October 2009 - Newsletter

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A note from the Editor:

This month, as the leaves change colors, and begin to fall, we are going to feature our

OTHER MEMORIALS, in special remembrance of those who have touch our lives in some way.

We are always sad when we hear of these stories, and are honored to have included each of them, at DanielMcCree.Org. Below you will find an index of the tributes currently online, and we encourage you to pick one or two of them and visit their pages.

INDEX of Tributes
Corey Buskirk
Danielle Craft
Sean Contini
Jason Cox
Brandon Dozier
Andrew Fuhrman
Gage Henry
Steven Lillicrap
Jazelyn Mason
LaRhonda Mason
Teleanna Mason
Nathan Maue
Mick McMahon
Austin Nelson
Buck Postawko
Emily Starkloff

In October, I will continue working closely with the other leaders of Metro East Pride, and look forward to the many exciting developments that are happening throughout our region. Many Community events are updated not only here, but at other domains, we have the privlege of contributing for. (including www.HopeandHelpCenter.org, www.MetroEastPride.com, as well as www.GayStLouis.com, and still others.

Looking back at the month of September, there were so many exciting developments, I would like to make brief mention of some of them. On September 21st, the MCCGSL chior participated in the How Sweet the Sound Contest, and had the opportunity to perform at the Scottrade Center (aka KEIL CENTER) before nearly 10,000 people. September 26th, marked the very special Grand Opening Celebration of the new facility at 1919 S. Broadway, followed by a very special worship service on the 27th. MCC of Greater St. Louis was blessed and honored to welcome Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, as the Moderator of MCC, and appreciated her message of hope.

October events for METRO EAST PRIDE, included a special viewing of the film "The Bible tells me so", which addresses the state of Christianity and its relation to the LBGTIQ communities, and documents the damages that have occured as a result. October 10th, MEP will support the Interfaith Food Pantry, by participation in the "All you can eat Breakfast" at the Applebee's of Fairview Heights.

IF YOU WISH TO JOIN US ON OCT 10TH @ 8AM--

(Breakfast to support Interfaith Foodbank @ Applebee's)

WE HAVE A TICKET FOR YOU, AS OUR DISTIGUISHED GUEST (FREE MEAL INCLUDED) To Reserve your ticket, contact me directly at colby@danielmccree.org

Thank you again, for all you do to support the causes of Daniel McCree, and his continued legacy in our community.

Sincerely,

Colby Kluthe, editor- DanielMcCree.org

Updated Art Gallery

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Recently the Art Gallery was refreshed, and few old peices brought back out.

As you visit, you will notice we have updated quite a bit over the past few weeks,

as you can image, there is much to go, with some pages that have not really changed

in more than 2 years. Primarily formerly featured video selections, and the individual Art Gallery pages.

In more important news, on September 11th, 2009, the Daniel McCree Foundation was

registered with the state of Illinois as a Charitable Trust. Our goal over the next few months is to name a Board of Directors, and recieve our tax exempt status as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Foundation.

We would like to hear from you if you would be interested in serving as a board member.

General duties would include meeting between 2 and 4 times a year. You do not need to live in the St. Louis area to serve. Some Local Board members have already been selected. However we would encourage anyone who feels compelled to do so, please contact us. editor@danielmccree.org

VISIT THE ART GALLERY

READ ABOUT THE DANIEL MCCREE FOUNDATION

September 2009 Newsletter ~ DanielMcCree.Org

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A note from the editor:

Dear Supporters,

We have had some exciting developments in the past month, I am anxious to share with you. As I may have mentioned previously, I have been appointed to serve as Vice-President of Metro East Pride for the 2010 term. As an officer of the organization, I will be participating in the planning process for the Belleville Pride 2010 event. It will also include numberous appearances throughout our region as a representative of the LBGTIQ communities of Southern Illinois.
Keep updated on this topic at :
http://www.bellevillepride.com/ (A Daniel McCree Foundation site)

I am sorry to report, I have not managed to get back in touch with the LGBT center of St. Louis, as they have expressed interest in a Daniel McCree Exhibit. As of today, we have not made arrangements for this. We hope to move forward on this project in the next week or so.

On August 30th, MCCGSL celebrated it's Sanctuary Dedication, and will be hosting a grand opening celebration on September 26, 2009 at 5pm. Entertainment by MCCGSL Choir, Band Together, CHARIS, Fruit Jam, Symetry, and of course-- The Gateway Mens Chorus. This Celebration will also include recognition of members past and present, including Daniel McCree.

We strongly encourage and invite each of you to join us for this special event.
Details are available at: http://www.hopeandhelpcenter.org/ or http://www.mccgsl.org/
For those of you who have not visited the new building at 1919 S. Broadway, you may be surprised just how much of Daniel's spirit resides in this place.

Finally, We are completing the Site Reports for the month of August, and will make the July Reports avialable at the DOWNLOADS page at http://www.danielmccree.org/ . There have been several updates to the website in the past few weeks. Here are some highlights:

**NEW ARTWORK**
- Visit the "Jupiter Drops" Gallery, which has been updated for Sept.

**NEW VIDEOS**
- we have added a new selection "IM STILL HERE", as well as returned some old favorites to the both the landing page, and to the Archives.

**NEW PLAYLIST UPDATES**
- The playlists have been updated to bring back some selections of years past that had broken links, as well as a few new selections.

**NEW FEATURE PAGES**
- We have added feature pages to both BellevillePride.com & The Hope and Help Center. These feature pages assist us in telling more people about our cause, and The Daniel McCree Foundation's work over the past two years. VISIT ONLINE AT: www.HopeandHelpCenter.org/danielmccree.aspx and at~
http://bellevillepride.com/mccreefoundation.aspx

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER~

September 9th - GLEE Watch Party @ TIVOLI Theatre

September 16th - Creating a Life that Matters Class Begins

September 19th - MCCGSL Community Wide Picnic (JOIN US)

September 21st - "HOW SWEET THE SOUND" Choir Contest at ScotTrade Center
tickets avialable $5 or $7 http://www.ticketmaster.com/

September 26th - Grand Opening Celebration at MCCGSL

October 17th - "Call Me Troy" Movie Showing

November 21st - Daniel McCree Birthday 11-21-79

December 1st, 2009 -- WORLD AIDS DAY **Several Venues & Events planned

Much Thanks to all who support the causes of the Daniel McCree Foundation, for it is only with your help that our endeavors are possible.

Sincerely,

Colby Kluthe, editor@DanielMcCree.org

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New Artwork for September -- COMING SOON!

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August 27th, 2009

We are preparing for the second phase of the "Jupiter Drops" Gallery which we expect to be available online by September 1st.

As you may recall, we launched this new gallery in July '09, as we recently discovered a portfolio of Daniel's hidden in a storage unit.

We are excited to bring you 5 or 6 more original works, never before seen. The above photo, entitled "Crimson Road", was among the newly debuted items brought out in July.

Be sure to stop by, and visit the new gallery and re-discover the older ones also.
Our monthly newsletter should be published on Monday/Tuesday of next week. Keep an eye out for that also.

Blessed be all who support our causes at DanielMcCree.Org It is you who make it all possible.

JUPITER DROPS GALLERY

Sincerely,
Colby Kluthe, editor@danielmccree.org

Legacy Brick Dedication - August 30th

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August 21, 2009

We wish to cordially invite you to join MCC of Greater St. Louis, on August 30, 2009 as we dedicate the new sanctuary. As a part of this celebration, the church will also dedicate a legacy brick donated by the Daniel McCree Foundation, in honor of our dear friend.

We also want to let everyone know, that we have updated the playlists somewhat, to bring back some selections that have disappeared over the past 2 years. We also wish to announce we are working with the LGBT Center of St. Louis on an upcoming Art Exhibit, which will feature Daniel. I have run a little short on time lately, which has caused a delay in the progress with this endeavor. We will be sure to give details when they become available.

As the Editor of DanielMcCree.org I have accepted the position of Vice-President of Metro East Pride, for the 2010 event. This is a one year term, and I will be glad to represent the causes of Daniel McCree over the next year, as we prepare for the 3rd annual event in Belleville.

JOIN US AUGUST 30th, for the Legacy Brick Dedication
1919 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63104
10AM (concluded by worship @ 10:30 ) http://www.mccgsl.org/


Finally, We have added a specific page about Daniel McCree to The Hope and Help Center
(click link to visit his page specifically)
As always, great thanks to all who visit us~ we could never do it without your support~
Sincerely,
Colby editor@danielmccree.org

July 2009 Site Reports - NOW ONLINE

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We have completed the Site Reports for July, we will archive this report at the "Downloads" page, but for the next month it can be found on its original page, (LINK ABOVE)

In Brief, there were more than 800 visitors, and 1700 page requests during the month of July.
Thank you for all who support our mission at DanielMcCree.Org. We could never have done it without the support of each of you!

We did not mention in the Newsletter, however it should be noted, that the Daniel McCree Foundation has secured a Legacy Brick , in memoriam of Daniel.

This Legacy Brick will be placed along the main entrance to the new MCCGSL Church Building located at 1919 South Broadway in Soulard.

The Dedication ceremony will take place on August 30th, 2009.
ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN US in this Special Event, as we celebrate the life of Daniel McCree, and the ongoing mission of our organization in partnership with Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis.

Its not too late, if you wish to donate funds, to secure a LEGACY TILE also. The legacy Tile would be placed on the wall in the yet to be completed Chapel.

See you along the path~
Colby
editor@danielmccree.org

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July 2009 Newsletter

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A Note from the Editor:

The month of July is always a spiritual marker at DanielMcCree.Org, as we reflect on the year past, and look towards what we may do in our community in the year ahead. For many of us, the month brings much anticipation, reflection, and down-right anxiety.

We have not yet published the SITE REPORTS, for the month, but I am happy to report that as of today, the Gallery has received 764 Visitors, and more than 1500 page views, in the month of JULY ALONE. As I began to think about the purpose of our development of Daniels online Art Gallery, I recently looked into how many visitors we have received in the past 2 years. (Site launch was July 29, 2007) And amazingly, since we began, we have shared the spirit of Daniel McCree with more than 6,500 unique visitors, from around the world. Our mission has remained unchanged since our sites launch~

"The mission of DanielMcCree.Org is to share with the world,
the creative works and spirit of Daniel McCree,
foster a dialogue for those who were moved by his life,while promoting the 7 Arts of Power: Literature ,Performing Art,Visual Art,Design Art,
Decorative Art, Technological Art and Spirituality"

I am proud to report, we have made great strides in this endeavor. Coming in AUGUST, we will be working with MCC of Greater St. Louis, to purchase Daniel a commemorative brick "Paver" or "Legacy Tile", which will be added to the entryway of the new church facility, and soon to be completed Chapel, at MCCGSL.

Anyone that would like to donate funds towards this effort are encouraged to do so. Contact me directly for instructions on how to donate~ editor@DanielMcCree.Org

$50- is the need for a Legacy Brick ( Main Entrance Paver)
$100 - is the need for a Legacy Tile (Chapel Wall location)

Donations must be recieved prior to August 1st, and may be made online using any Debit/Credit card or electronic check. All donations are gladly accepted.

Your help is needed to obtain both items in the memory of Daniel McCree, due to the recent expenditures of the foundation at Metro East Pride, we will only be able to secure a Legacy Brick without any additional funding.

Finally, if you have not managed to visit our newest Gallery Exhibit "Jupiter Drops", we invite you to visit, and enjoy several new peices we have added to our collection of original works.

We wish to take a moment to thank all of our visitors, and regular readers for all the support you have given us over the past two years. Together with your help, we have made a true Legacy for our dear friend Daniel, and continued towards the causes he held dear to his heart. Again, we could not have done it without the support of each of you! See you along the path...

Sincerely,
Colby
editor@DanielMcCree.Org

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LEGACY BRICK/TILE DONATIONS MAY BE MADE BY VISITING: http://danielmccree.org/foundation.aspx