Queer Arts at Metro East Pride 2010

http://www.metroeastpride.com/

on behalf of Daniel McCree Foundation

We were both honored and saddened to learn about the untimely loss of Local Artist/Writer Austin Mueller (May 2010) at this years Metro East Pride Festival.
And inspired also by his partner Shane , who is working to continue the legacy of this great spirit. LINKS SOON to AUSTIN MUELLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

Austin Mueller (18) Student at SWIC, in Belleville Illinois took his own life

in May 2010. We are both saddened and honored to include him in our tributes at http://www.danielmccree.org/ .

It seems each of the 3 years I have participated in Metro East Pride, we are reminded why we do what we do. I can not begin to put into words how moved I was to meet Shane, the surviving partner of Austin Mueller.

It was the deciding factor in continuing my leadership w/ Metro East Pride another year. Serving as VP the past year, was a lot ... See Moreof work, not to be undertaken lightly.

However, in learning about one of the vendors, Q & A QUEER ARTS of Belleville- I was paid back threefold in an instant! Blessed to have met the gang!
Sincerely,
Colby Kluthe, VP Metro East Pride 2010

Support the AUSTIN MUELLER Q&A Activism FundSCHOLARSHIP FUND~

Q & A (Queer Arts)c/o SWIC

VISIT HIS TRIBUTE SITE: http://danielmccree.org/AustinMueller.aspx

Daniel McCree Foundation to speak at Metro East Pride

www.DanielMcCree.Org


June 10, 2010




From the editor:




I am pleased to announce that we will be addressing the festival from the main stage around 1pm on Saturday June 19th, as a part of the Metro East Pride Festival.

Our focus will be on the foundation's work over the past three years, we will also highlight our continuted work Bethany Place (MEP Vendor) as well as with ONE SAINT LOUIS, the non-profit begun out of the vision of Rev. Carol Trissell, Senior pastor at MCCGSL.

Our stage time will encompas about 15minutes, and will be an opportunity for any of our board members to get a specific point out to the audience. We encourage each of our subscribers to join us on this special day, as it is the biggest day of the year for the Daniel McCree Foundation.

If you wish to volunteer to work at the Daniel McCree Foundation/ ONE SAINT LOUIS vendor booth that day, be sure to let me know. We are GLAD TO HAVE YOU!

Sincerely,
Colby Kluthe, chief editor- DanielMcCree.Org
editor@danielmccree.org


http://www.danielmccree.org/

Metro East Pride June 19th, 2010

http://www.danielmccree.org/

Daniel McCree Foundation and ONE ST LOUIS partner as vendors for the 2010 Metro East Pride Festival. As a corporate sponsor, the Daniel McCree foundation has been instrumental in both the planning and execution of the 2010 event.

ONE ST. LOUIS, is a new non-profit organization begun in 2008. They will be assisting us in staffing our vendor booth during the event, as I will likely be busy, serving as the vendor chairperson/ Vice Presidential duties throughout the event. We want to recognize ONE ST LOUIS for their contribution and assistance during this important day.

We hope to see all of you on JUNE 19th NOON- 10PM as we celebrate Diversity & Equality in the Metro East. Lets do it again in 2010!

Sincerely,

Colby Kluthe, cheif editor DanielMcCree.Org

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