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Out & AboutThe 3rd Annual Dinner of the Kentucky Fairness Alliance
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We're proud to welcome keynote speaker Vic Basile, the first executive director of the uman Rights Campaign, and jazz favorite Robbie Bartlett. Soulforce Executive Director Jeff Lutes will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Buy Tickets OnlineUse the Kentucky Fairness Alliance's secure server to purchase your tickets for Out & About. Become a Table CaptainInvite your friends, family, and colleagues to join you for Out & About. Contact Christina for more information. Become a SponsorWith a contribution of $500 or more, you can become a sponsor for Out & About, and be recognized in all our electronic and print publicity. Contact Christina for more information.
He also co-chairs the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Board of Directors and serves as a member of the Lambda Literary Foundation Board of Directors. photo courtesy of Moveable Feast
She started singing at the age of four and has a strong foundation in blues and jazz. Her styles include music that complements the blues and includes such tunes and artists as "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, "Good Morning Heartache" by Billie Holiday, "Give Me One Reason" by Tracy Chapman, and "Love Sneaking Up on You" by Bonnie Raitt. Robbie did 3 tours in Europe to packed houses each time. When the Louisville Palace was renovated, Robbie was called to perform in Stagedoor Johnnie's, the adjoining nightclub. When the Palace booked Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Sheryl Crow, The Righteous Brothers and many others, Robbie and her band opened the shows. David Crosby and Graham Nash specifically asked for Robbie Bartlett to perform before and after their concert. photo and bio courtesy of robbiebartlett.com
Jeff is also a licensed professional counselor in private practice, and has directed treatment programs in both hospital and community mental health settings.. His clinical expertise is in helping both same-sex and opposite-sex couples to improve the quality of their relationships and, for those with children, the effectiveness of their parenting skills. He is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), and the Council on Contemporary Families (CCF). He has written numerous newspaper columns on issues facing same-gender couples and families, and presents relationship workshops based on the current social-science research. Jeff grew up in Lexington, Kentucky and was the University of Kentucky Wildcat Mascot during the mid 80’s. For the past 20 years he has resided in Austin, Texas. He and his partner of 10 years, Gary Stein, are the proud fathers of a 10 year old son whom they adopted from China seven years ago. They are also fostering a 4 year old boy and a three year old girl whom they hope to adopt in the near future. Jeff’s partner and two of the children are deaf, so American Sign Language is the primary mode of communication in their home. |
Presented by:
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Central Presbyterian, Louisville Tachau Meek PLC Nick Wilkerson Carla Wallace Quantum Graphix Friends
Peggy Miller and Chris Bolling and Sam Marcosson Travis Myles, |
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The Ampersand symbolizes the solidarity we are building through Friends & Family, and suggests the inclusiveness we are working toward. It reflects the idea that no one individual, legislator, organization, or city can carry all the water for equality. Our success lies in our solidarity.
Vic was the first executive director of the Human Rights Campaign, co-founded the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, executive produced a ninety minute documentary After Stonewall, served in the Clinton Administration, and is currently executive director of Moveable Feast in Baltimore. 
Jeff is the Executive Director of Soulforce, a national civil rights and social justice organization with a vision of freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance. He is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the organization and creates, guides, and empowers the “take it to the streets” style of activism which has become the hallmark of Soulforce, and it’s new young adults division, Soulforce Q. 
