Dear New Yorker, My apologies for this last minute group invite. No cause is more important than having the right people in Congress to ensure equality for all Americans. As such, I thought you'd like to know about an event we are doing for Congressman Eric Massa (D-NY29) this Friday in Manhattan. I realize you may not know who he is, so do take a minute to read on.
Rep. Massa represents a very conservative district upstate NY; yet is one of our most outspoken defenders and allies. Having had the opportunity to meet him and spend some time together this past June at the NGLCC/NGLCCNY/NYSE Pride event at the NY Stock Exchange, I can attest to his sincere support of our community.
Congressman Massa is a retired Naval Commander and was the Chief of Staff at NATO under Supreme Allied Commander General Wesley Clark. He is one of the leading voices in Congress to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell. He was a strong and vocal supporter of Hate Crimes and pushed tirelessly for its passage. Eric has spoken out publically and often about the need to pass a fully inclusive ENDA. Eric supports us on federal procurement and opening the doors of the $530 billion federal procurement marketplace to LGBT businesses. Hands down, he is one of the most supportive Members of Congress on LGBT issues.
Eric is undoubtedly one of the most targeted Members of the U.S. House of Representatives up for reelection next year and his race will be tight. But armed with the right war chest and ground game he will win. Simply put, he needs our help.
Please join me, Congressman Massa and several LGBT leaders for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres this Friday, December 11th at Greg Morey's fantastic penthouse at 38 East 1st Street. This will be a great event and timed to end early enough for you to continue on with your Friday night festivities.
See the attached invitation for details and RSVP information. No amount is too small to help keep our ally, Eric Massa, in Congress!
I hope to see you there. And by all means pass this on to anyone you think would be interested in attending or donating. You can donate online at http://www.actblue.com/page/nglcc .
Yours,
Richard Oceguera, Justin Nelson and Chance Mitchell
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NATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CO-FOUNDERS
JUSTIN NELSON AND CHANCE MITCHELLWITH CO-HOSTS
WALTER SCHUBERT, RICHARD OCEGUERA, GREG MOREY,
KATE KARSMEIGHAN, STEVE WOZENCRAFT,
EMILY DOW AND BRADY ALLEN
FOR A SPECIAL RECEPTION IN SUPPORT OF LGBT CHAMPION
CONGRESSMAN ERIC MASSA
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES
COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 PM
At the home of GREG MOREY38 EAST FIRST STREET
NEW YORK, NY
(BETWEEN 1st & 2nd AVENUES) SUGGESTED DONATION
$1000 - HOST
$500 - SUPPORTER
$250 - GUEST
Please RSVP to Dorothy Drahzal at: ddrahzal@massaforcongress.com
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SPECIAL RECEPTION IN SUPPORT OF CONGRESSMAN ERIC MASSAAT THE HOME OF GREG MOREY - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009
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