Juno 3Q Newsletter

Quarterly Quote

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
- Sir Winston Churchill

GET YOUR GAYLA ON!.

SAVE THE DATE!
The 5th Annual Juno Gala will be February 10, 2007 at the Embassy Suites, Downtown Orlando.

J5 will be kickin’ it up a notch and bringing GAY back to the Gala. The theme is “Burlesque”…. and the entertainment will be brought to you by Kangagirl Productions, who brought the award winning “Lilly and Lila’s Lovely Lesbian Hour” to the Fringe Festival this year. Margaret Nolan, one of our very own Juno Goddesses, will be putting together a team of dancers and entertainers that promise to bring the house down.

Attendees will be happy to learn that Juno will be moving the auction earlier in the evening so that means we’ll get the party (dancing) started earlier!

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Agenda:

• Open Bar and Silent Auction starts at 6:30 for VIP ticket holders
• 7:15 VIP Dinner
• VIP Live Auction begins at 8:00
• Dancing at 9:00

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Turning the Tide
Juno Hosts NCLR Reception
Feb. 8th, 2007

“Since 1977, the National Center for Lesbian Rights has been at the forefront of nearly every legal gain won for LGBT people and families. And because I know this to be true, I promise you: we are going to turn the tide, and we are going to shape this country in our vision of what we know it can be.” Kate Kendell, NCLR Executive Director

Juno and Phish Phest, the official sponsors of the NCLR reception in Orlando, invite you to meet and greet the national representatives from NCLR and hear Kate Kendell speak.

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The J Report
By Genie Wood, President of The Juno Foundation of Orlando

It’s that time of year again… the holidays, when we come together with family and friends to celebrate and count our blessings. If you’re lucky, you have many things to be thankful for but it’s also important to remember there are many in our community who are not as fortunate. So let’s remember those that could use a helping hand… participate in a toy drive at work, choose an angel from the Angel Tree at the grocery store, give food to the Coalition for the Homeless, or drop a few dollars in the Salvation Army bucket. You may also consider donating your time to Juno – whatever you choose will make a difference. Check out our Volunteer Opportunities section of the website for more information.

That’s the Spirit of Juno… helping others. I look forward to seeing you at our gala on Feb. 10th, 2007 and sharing with you our annual Juno update and more!

Best holiday wishes to all of our Juno goddesses.

Grant Committee Update

Thanks to all who help spread the word about Juno in and around the state. The Grant Committee is pleased to announce that another grant has been given in the third quarter of this year. Each grant is made possible by those who believe in Juno and help generate the "buzz" about what the Juno Foundation is doing in the lesbian community.  
 
The fourth quarter promises to generate more assistance to goddesses in need. We currently have two grants undergoing the approval process and another one entering the pipeline. I look forward to making these announcements official in the next newsletter.  
 
A big THANK YOU to all who support the Juno Foundation’s mission in word, deed and monetary support. Juno could not help others without your generous donations.  As always, if you know anyone battling cancer and may be in need of a grant or require more information about applying for a grant, please contact Tracy Harris at 407-694-5658.

Dish and Dine

With the opening of the Beacon, Thornton Park’s newest night spot, downtown Orlando is beginning to feel more and more like South Beach these days. Located on the corner of Pine Street and Eola Drive at the Sanctuary Building, you can’t miss the outside seating area - or rather “lounging area”. Guests can stretch out on one of the many outdoor "Lounge Beds” and sip and dish the evening away.

Inside is a real treat too with sensual lighting, private banquettes with metallic fabrics and a leather bar to boot! The appetizer menu is split with before/after appetizers. Before 3:00pm offers Fancy Oysters, Lump Crab Sliders and even gourmet Tomato soup and a Chevre Grilled Cheese sandwich. After 5:00pm you can find fabulous salads, duck confit and even a filet. The menu is designed to be shared with friends therefore the focus is on smaller portions so the plates can be passed with ease. There is a happy hour every day from 4-7pm with $6 martinis and $10 off bottles of wine.

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