December Event!

Iowa is poised to take the national spotlight this December! As the Varnum v. Brien case for marriage equality goes before the Iowa Supreme Court, join One Iowa as we shine some light on this landmark effort for equality.

For those planning to attend the Varnum v. Brien oral arguments in Des Moines on Dec. 9, please stay tuned for additional details. Seating in the courtroom will be extremely limited, so we're looking at how to best accommodate everyone.

"Our Story" Movie Premiere
Monday, December 8, 2008 - 6:30-8:00 PM
Fleur Cinema and Cafe, 4545 Fleur Dr., Des Moines

Join us for the public premiere of "Our Story", One Iowa's short film featuring Iowans speaking out in favor of marriage for gays and lesbians. Come celebrate with us and don't miss your chance to mingle with the stars! Light appetizers will be provided with a cash bar.
Remarks by Senator Matt McCoy and Des Moines Register Columnist Rekha Basu.
RSVP at spotlight@oneiowa.org or 515-288-4019

"Making the Case" Des Moines Reception
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 6:30-8:00 PM
Pappajohn Center, 1200 Grand Ave., Des Moines

Oral arguments in the landmark Varnum v. Brien case take place before the Iowa Supreme Court on the morning of December 9. Join us in the evening for a reception to discuss this historic event with remarks by Camilla Taylor, Lambda Legal's senior attorney on the case. If the district court ruling is upheld, it will provide gay and lesbian couples the freedom to marry; full marriage equality in Iowa. Wine and hors d'oeuvres provided.
RSVP at spotlight@oneiowa.org or 515-288-4019

Happy Hour with Capital City Pride Wed. before Thanksgiving

On Wednesday (the 26th) Anthony Marinaro, the newly elected moderator of Capital City Pride, will be at the Lift at 7pm, and would love to share a cocktail with everyone that can make it so that we can all get to know each other better. If you can make it, please send me an email so that Anthony can reserve some space for us.

RSVP to outofbox@inbox.com

One Iowa Happy Hour this Friday at Alba

One Iowa and the good people at Principal Financial Group are hosting a Happy Hour at Alba on Friday the 21st. It is very informal and is open to anyone and everyone! This is NOT a fundraiser or an educational event. But it is a great way to start the weekend off and meet new people and support our local business. If you would like to attend please RSVP here: http://eqfed.org/oneiowa/events/NovHappyHour/details.tcl

(RSVPing for the event is very helpful, it lets Alba know how many people are coming)

BINGO-licious this THURSDAY!!

Join us Thursday, Nov. 20 at The Garden in Des Moines for Planned Parenthood Young Leaders’ (PPYL) drag queen bingo. Get ready to yell BINGO!

RSVP today!

$20 by November 14 or $25 at the door

To register, call Julie at (515) 235-0406
or email jgood@ppgi.org

To download a registration form, visit www.ppgi.org

*All players must be 21

Rally against Prop 8 in Des Moines

Upcoming Events

November 15th, Rally against Prop 8 in Des Moines!

12:30pm / 400 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines (City Hall)

Last week’s historic victory for change was bittersweet with the heartbreaking passage of state initiatives denying gay and lesbian couples the freedom to marry. Join us this Saturday to show your support for marriage equality in Iowa! LGBT Iowans and our allies will gather in solidarity with thousands across the country to show support for equality – make your voice heard in Iowa!

Multicultural Reception - THIS THURSDAY!! Join us.

Multicultural Reception - Hosted by AIB College of Business and Wells Fargo on Thursday, November 13

Thursday, November 13, 2008 • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Come for a great networking opportunity and a short presentation
Complimentary cocktails and hors d' oeuvres.

Please RSVP by registering online
This event is FREE, but your online RSVP is highly encouraged and greatly appreciated. Click below to register and view map/directions.


https://secure5.websiteencryption.com/SMPgdmp-events/userdocs/MRAIB1113/MRAIB1113.aspx

Join One Iowa for the montly Happy Hour!

Friday November 21, 2008 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Alba - 524 E. 6th St., Des Moines
Sponsored by the Principal Financial Group

Please RSVP at http://www.oneiowa.org

Does this logo infringe on the Pepsi trademark?

There was a concern that was raised in the Planning Committee Meeting on Thursday, November 6, that our PrideFest 2009 logo infringes on the Pepsi trademark. I have contacted Pepsi, received a reference number and have received their permission to use our logo as is. If you would like Pepsi's contact information and the reference number that I received, please feel free to comment or email me cyndi_wiley@capitalcitypride.org and I will respond as quickly as possible.

Election results

Capital City Pride announces those that were elected at last night's annual meeting.

Moderator: Anthony Marinaro

Vice Moderator: Vacant

Secretary: Kelly Ziemann

Treasurer: Meredith MacQuigg

Member-at-large: Ed Fouts

Member-at-large: Bryan Smith

Member-at-large: Vacant

Our next meeting will be held on December 4, 2008, at the downtown library. If you would like to participate on the committee, either in an elected position (there are 2 vacancies) or just come and see what it's all about, please come! Visit http://www.capitalcitypride.org/about.php to download the bylaws and our organizational structure.

December 4, 2008
Downtown Library
6:30pm - 8pm