Mack Mixer
Date: October 11, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: To Be Announced
www.mackplanet.com

NonProfit Committee Meeting-GFLCC
Date: October 12, 2011
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Trustee Reception-GFLCC
Date: October 12, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Rare Las Olas
401 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

GLBX Luncheon-GFLCC
Date: October 13, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hotel
620 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

INTRO-Luncheon-GFLCC
Date: October 13, 2011
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hotel
620 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
United States

BIZ PERKS-GFLCC
Date: October 14, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Edward Jones Investments/ Leann Barber
1719 E.

Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Business After Hours East Side-GFLCC
Date: October 20, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Great Florida Bank – Wilton Station
1201 NE 26th Street Bay 109
Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Member Orientation-FTL-GFLCC
Date: October 21, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Greater Ft Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Cocktail Fundraiser Smartride
Date: October 21, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Manor
2345 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Downtown Council
Breakfast-GFLCC
Date: October 27, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Tower Club
Atop Regions Bank Bldg
100 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394

GLBX Afterhours-GFLCC
Date: October 27, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined

Board of Directors/Trustee Luncheon-GFLCC
Date: October 28, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites – Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
1100 S.E. 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Net@Noon-GFLCC
Date: October 28, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

BIZ PERKS Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
Date: September 9, 2011
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Location: The Salvation Army
100 SW 9th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Non-Profit Committee Meeting Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
Date: September 14, 2011
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Beach Council Luncheon
Date: September 14, 2011
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Westin Hotel
Fort Lauderdale Beach
321 N.

Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Trustee Reception
Date: September 14, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: City National BANK -
Las Olas Banking Center
450 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Jazz In The Hall
Date: September 15, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Member Orientation-FTL
Date: September 16, 2011
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Location: Greater Ft Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Downtown Council Breakfast
Date: September 22, 2011
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Location: Tower Club
Atop Regions Bank Bldg
100 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

GLBX Afterhours
Date: September 22, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Hamilton Gallery
615 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Net@Noon
Date: September 23, 2011
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sunday, August 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bowling fun with great music for equality.

Individual tickets are $35, which includes HRC General Membership. Team price (4 to 5 people) $135/$165, which includes HRC General Membership. Tickets for individuals/ teams can be purchased online with no transaction fees. Go to www.hrc.org/orlandobowl. Sponsorships available, contact HRCOrlando@ cfl.rr.com for a sponsorship packet today. • Village People $150 (lane sponsorship), company logo/name on event website and displayed on your lane. HRC DI • The Hustle $300 benefits of Village People level plus company logo/name listed in marketing advertisement, company name recognized at the event. • Solid Gold $600 benefits of The Hustle level plus organization materials/promotions represented at each lane, team of 4 bowler registration (a $140 value includes HRC General Membership for team). • Studio 54 $1,000 (presenting sponsor) benefits of Solid Gold level plus 2 total teams of 4 bowlers’ registration (a $280 value includes HRC General Membership for members of both teams). For more information, contact hrcorlando@ cfl.rr.com. To be held at the Colonial Lanes, 400 N. Primrose Drive in Orlando.

ORLANDO PRIDE

October 7 through 10. Nationally recognized celebrities and entertainment, respected speakers, scores of vendors, and the longest parade in the history of Orlando Pride all have contributed to this special event that continues to break records for Orlando LGBT festivals in which attendance has doubled or tripled each year. The Come Out with Pride committee is comprised of volunteers who are dedicated to bringing a free, world-class event to Central Florida. For more information, visit www.comeoutwithpride.com.

ADELE

Thursday, October 13, at Hard Rock Live Orlando, October 13, 2011, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 22. Ticket prices are: $115 reserved lower balcony; $85 reserved upper balcony; $65 general admission standing floor.

BACK DOOR BUMBY

Revolution Nightclub (375 S. Bumby Ave (408) in Downtown Orlando) along with GRINDR (iPhone App) and MyFlexRadio presents: “Back Door Bumby: Enter Through the Back” every 3rd Thursday of the month. No cover when you show your GRINDR or MyFlexRadio App. No cover ‘til 11pm for those 21+ (18+ welcome) and no cover ‘til 12 midnight with college or theme park ID. Performances by: Shantell D’Marco and Macaviti. D.J. Joanie on the decks in the disco area and V.J. J.B. Burgos in the Hydrate Video Bar.

Judging! We all do it. ALL DAY LONG! It gets us through the day. Will they buy from me? Are they nice? Will they help my business? Do I like them? All these questions do nothing for our success. All they do is distract us from the most important aspect of our business. We all need to create an army of colleagues to network our businesses!

Everyone we meet at a networking event is a potential “worker”. Judging only stands in the way of gathering more workers for your business.

I recently had a realization about how I lack focus on the present moment and how important it is to always be focused. Kevin and I had to put down our eldest dog not too long ago. He was a 16 year old beautiful chocolate Lab/Retriever mix. Before we were taking him to the vet, I attempted to take Barcly on a walk around the block. While on our walk, I judged the neighbor’s yard on its appearance. WHAM!!! It hit me. How much time do I spend judging and not focusing on what’s important? I immediately turned my attention back to my good (non-judgmental) friend Barcly.

I have been hearing the words “live in the moment” or “be present in life” all around me. Oprah talked about it with Eckhart Tolle when they were talking about his 2 books, “The Power of Now’ and “A New Earth”. My book club discussed it over several months.

Meditation teaches you to clear your mind for this moment. Yoga is about clearing your mind and focus on your movements and breath. All around us, people are seeing the benefits of living in the moment without judgments.

Lately, with my 21 days of positiveness, I have been noticing how much time in my life is spent in the presence of negativity and judgments. Conversations I  am having, people around me, stories I hear, judgments keep popping up making me want to look more closely at my judgments.

My inspiration for this column was a custom tailor I met recently at a networking event. I was wearing a polo and khaki pants and he said, “You don’t wear suits much do you?” I replied “not really, I  have a more casual comfortable feel to what I wear”. He gave me his card, said “If you’re ever in need of a custom suit, let me know”. I didn’t even get a chance to learn more about his business.
I thought about both of our missed opportunities. He could have introduced me to business owners, movers and shakers, decision-makers that can afford a custom suit. If I was living in the moment, I wouldn’t have judged him for judging me. I would have shared my knowledge about the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and the vast opportunities available for meeting people who CAN afford custom suits.

Just the other day, I was discussing this subject with my friend Kip Reynolds, a Realtor® with Atlantic Properties International. He mentioned a referral he received from another Realtor®. A couple from another country was looking for a home here in town. Past experiences and general gossip about tourists looking for homes in our area left Kip reluctant to call them, not recognizing them as serious buyers. By not giving in to judgments and living in the moment, he made the call. As it turned out, they were really nice people he enjoyed spending time with. They followed all his advice to the “T” and submitted a contract on a home. Most importantly, his army of workers is one person stronger.

I asked my friend Jeff Corbett, a life coach, how can I come up with a plan or contest for myself to eliminate judgments FROM my life. His reply was simple: “Wouldn’t a contest on judgments really just be about judging your judgments?” “Ah, I see what you mean,” I said.

For me, on that one special day with Barlcy, I realized what “Be present in life” really is. For me now, I want live a life in the moment, with fewer judging thoughts and more attention to the  beauty around me enjoying inspirational stories. Seeing everyone I come in contact with as a potential army of workers vs. judging them as a good fit for me and my business. My question to you is, are you judging if this could work for you?

Drew Miller is a business and networking consultant. He can be contacted at Drew@DrewMiller.biz.

Business Networking Schedule

GLBX Leads Group
August 3, 2011 and August 17, 2011
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Biz to Biz
August 3, 2011
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
2400 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

NonProfit Committee Meeting
August 10, 2011
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Trustee Reception
August 10, 2011
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
2000 N. Ocean Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
GLBX Afterhours
August 11, 2011 and August 25, 2011
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location To Be Determined

BIZ PERKS
August 12, 2011
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1922 Cordova Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Business Afterhours East Side
August 18, 2011
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
China Grill
1881 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Member Orientation-FTL
August 19, 2011
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Greater Ft Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Biz to Biz
August 24, 2011
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Solita Las Olas
1032 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

May 5, 1950 – Congress passed the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which was signed by President Harry S. Truman and took effect on May 31, 1951. The Code set up discharge rules for homosexual service members.

March 15, 1957 – A Navy study released the Crittenden Report, which stated that “homosexual service members [do] not pose a greater security risk than heterosexual personnel.” However, it added, “Individuals and those who have indulged in homosexual behavior cannot acceptably serve in the military,” but admits that the concept “persists without supporting data, but which cannot be disproved at this time.”

January 28, 1982 – A Defense Directive issued by the Pentagon, stated that “Homosexuality is incompatible with military service” and people who engaged in homosexual acts or stated that they were homosexuals or bisexuals will be discharged.

June 30, 1986 – The Supreme Court rules that there is no fundamental constitutional right for people engaging in homosexual acts. The ruling in the Bowers v. Hardwick case was used to uphold the military’s constitutional right to discharge a person for homosexual behavior.

December 1988 – The Personnel Security Research and Education Center issued two reports examining whether homosexual service members posed security risks or were unsuitable for service. The reports “found no data to support the ban on gays in the military.”

October 1991 – While campaigning for President, Democratic candidate Bill Clinton promises, if elected, to lift the ban on homosexuals serving in the military.

March 19, 1993 – The Senate and House Armed Services Committees hold hearing on the military’s anti-homosexual policy. The generals and admirals that testified were against lifting the ban on gays, stating it would be harmful to national security and the welfare of the military. Secretary of Defense Les Aspin stated that he felt that “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (as President Clinton called the compromise) would provide a sensible balance. The hearings continued through July 22, 1993.

May 1993 – In the Senate and House Armed Services Committees hearings, congressional support begins to emerge over the new approach described by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sam Nunn as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT).

November 30, 1993 – President Clinton signs the 1994 National Defense Authorization Act into law, which includes the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”.

March 16, 2000 – The Defense Department’s Military Environment with Respect to Homosexual Conduct findings. The survey showed that 80% of those that responded had heard offensive anti-gay speech in the previous year and 37% reported witnessing negative behavior towards suspected homosexuals in the military.

August 2003 – Retired Rear Admiral John Hutson, who, as Judge Advocate General of the Navy, had been responsible for enforcing DADT, called for the policy’s repeal. In an article in The National Law Journal, Hutson called the gay ban “odious” and “virtually unworkable in the military.”

February 23, 2005 – In a report released by the Government Accountability Office concerning DADT, the key findings were that during the years 1994 through 2003, the military separated nearly 9,500 service members for homosexual conduct at a cost of $95 million to replace them.

March 2006 – The Supreme Court ruled that the federal government could withhold funding from universities that refuse to permit military recruiters on campus. Some universities forbid the presence of military recruiters because of discrimination against gays in the military.

January 2007 – In an op-ed printed in the New York Times, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General John Shalikashvili, calls for repeal of the ban on gays serving in the military.

February 27, 2007 – A Zogby International poll reveals that 73% of active duty troops are comfortable with the idea of serving with gay people, and one quarter of those who served in Iraq or Afghanistan personally knew someone in their unit who was gay or lesbian. Congressman Marty Meehan targets repeal of DADT and reintroduces the Military Readiness Act. The Act failed to pass Congress.

March 2007 – A commission made up of economists and defense leaders, including former Defense Secretary William Perry, concluded that DADT had now cost taxpayers over $363 million since 1994 to enforce and train replacements.

April 4, 2007 – In response to calls for repeal, President George W. Bush stated, “I do believe the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy is good policy.”

June 13, 2007 – Rep. Ellen Tauscher became the lead sponsor of the Military Readiness Enhancement Act, assuming the lead from Rep. Meehan in anticipation of his July retirement from Congress.

July 2007 – A CBS news investigation revealed that 8,000 criminal conviction waivers were issued because the army was so desperate for new recruits. At least 100 of those were waivers for felony violent crime and drug convictions.

October 1, 2007 – Admiral Mike Mullen is installed as the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During his confirmation hearings, he said that he supported the ban on gays serving in the military, but was open to hearing Congress debate it.

November 29, 2007 – Then-Presidential candidate Barack Obama told the Human Rights Campaign: “I will work for a full repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’. That work should have started long ago. It will start when I take office. America is ready to get rid of the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy; all that is required is leadership.” Obama campaigns on full repeal of the law.

November 30, 2007 – A letter to Congress urging repeal of DADT is signed by 28 retired admirals and generals.

July 19, 2008 – A Washington Post/ABC News poll revealed that 75% of Americans believe in the repeal of DADT.

December 12, 2008 – In response to a question from Fareed Zarkaria about DADT, former Secretary of State General Colin Powell states: “We definitely should reevaluate it. It’s been fifteen years since we put in ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ which was a policy that became a law. I didn’t want it to become a law, but it became a law. Congress felt that strongly about it. But it’s been fifteen years and attitudes have changed. And so I think it is time for the Congress, since it is their law, to have a full review of it and I am quite sure that is what President-Elect Obama will want to do.”

January 21, 2009 – White House Press Secretary Gibbs states that President Obama will repeal DADT, but adds that there are more important issues to address first, including the economy.

March 3, 2009 – Rep. Ellen Tauscher re-introduces the Military Readiness Enhancement Act to Congress with 112 co-sponsors.

March 19, 2009 – Lt. Dan Choi, a West Point graduate and Iraq veteran fluent in Arabic, announced that he was gay on “The Rachel Maddow Show.” From that point forward, Choi became an activist working for the repeal of DADT.

May 20, 2009 – Air Force Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach, a decorated 18-year fighter weapons systems officer, appears on “The Rachel Maddow Show” to discuss his impending discharge under DADT. Fehrenbach was outed after he was falsely accused of raping a man.

March 29, 2009 – When asked about official efforts to end the ban, Defense Secretary Robert Gates tells Chris Wallace on “Fox News Sunday”: “I think the President and I feel like we’ve got a lot on our plates right now, and let’s push that one down the road a little bit.”

June 5, 2009 – A Gallup poll reveals 69% of adults favor repeal of DADT, a 6% increase from five years earlier.

June 9, 2009 – Judge Virginia Phillips denies the Justice Department’s attempt to dismiss the Log Cabin Republicans’ lawsuit challenging the DADT policy as unconstitutional.

June 22, 2009 – 77 members of the House of Representatives write an open letter to President Obama calling for the leadership he promised during his campaign to repeal DADT.

June 30, 2009 – Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said that Pentagon lawyers are trying to make DADT “more flexible, more humane” until it is eliminated.

July 13, 2009 – On CNN, President Obama admits he could sign an executive order freezing discharges under DADT by Executive “stop loss” power, but admits he has chosen not to do so, stating it is Congress’s responsibility to change the law.

October 12, 2009 – On CNN, Rep. Joe Sestak, a retired Navy Vice Admiral, stated: “We should have done away with ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ years ago.

October 18, 2009 – Rep. Duncan Hunter, Jr., a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, “For one, it would directly impact readiness and operability, a concern that is shared by more than 1,000 retired officers.”

November 24, 2009 – Federal District Court Judge Virginia Philips denies the Obama Justice Department’s motion to stay proceedings and block the Log Cabin Republicans’ challenge to DADT.

December 16, 2009 – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has instructed her fellow Democrats to not take up any “controversial” legislation unless the Senate acts on it first. This included a repeal of DADT.

January 14, 2010 – Advisers to Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen advise him to push for a delay in the start of the repeal of DADT, suggesting that the Pentagon should wait until late summer 2011 to send a proposed replacement law to Congress expecting that a vote on DADT repeal would not happen until 2012.

January 27, 2010 – In his State of the Union Address, President Obama stated: “This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are. It’s the right thing to do.”

February 2, 2010 – Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, both Defense Secretary Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen stated that they supported the repeal of DADT. Senator John McCain stated his support of retaining DADT by stating: “‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ has been an imperfect but effective policy, and at this moment, when we’re asking more of our military than at any time in recent memory, we should not repeal this law.”

February 22, 2010 – White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs again refused to say whether the White House supports DADT repeal in 2010.

February 23, 2010 – Army Secretary John McHugh, Army Chief of Staff George Casey and Air Force Chief of Staff Norman Schwartz testify before congressional committees that they are ready and willing to work within the framework for repeal of DADT.

March 2, 2010 – As a result of the President’s State of the Union Address, Defense Secretary Gates sends a memo ordering a comprehensive review for the repeal of DADT. He starts a working group to conduct the review and “examine the issues associated with repeal of the law should it occur and will include an implementation plan that addresses the impacts, if any, on the Department.” The report is due by December 1, 2010.

March 3, 2010 – Versions of Military Readiness Enhancement Act, which include the repeal of DADT, are introduced to the Armed Services Committees of both chambers of Congress.

March 15, 2010 – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that she doesn’t want the House to move on banning DADT until the DOD finishes their review of the implications of banning DADT. She then asked the Pentagon to speed up their review process and that she supports a moratorium on discharges.

March 18, 2010 – Lt. Dan Choi and Cpt. Jim Pietrangelo handcuff themselves to the White House fence to protest DADT. Both plead not guilty.

April 15, 2010 – House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer stated that the House has no plans to include DADT repeal in the Defense Authorization Bill for 2011.

April 19, 2010 – Politico reported that the White House is quietly pressu

ring Congress to delay a vote on DADT until after the midterm elections.

April 19, 2010 – While at a fundraiser for Sen. Barbara Boxer, President Obama is interrupted by hecklers demanding the repeal of DADT be included in the Defense Authorization Bill.

April 21, 2010 – White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs admitted that the President opposes repeal of DADT before completion of the Pentagon’s study, which is not scheduled to be completed until December 2010.

May 2, 2010 – Former Democratic Chairman Howard Dean joins a protest in front of the White House supporting the repeal of DADT.

May 19, 2010 – House Armed Services Committee Chair Ike Skelton confirmed that DADT repeal will not be included in the 2011 Defense Authorization Bill. Sen. Carl Levin says that he will push forward with including repeal language in the Senate version of the bill, but only if he can get the votes in Committee during markup next week.

May 25, 2010 – Rep. Susan Collins becomes the first Senate Republican to support DADT repeal.

May 27, 2010 – Congressman Patrick Murphy introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for 2011 that would repeal the relevant sections of DADT sixty days after a study by the U.S. Department of Defense is completed. The House passes the amendment.

June 2, 2010 – Rep. Duncan Hunter believes the debate on DADT is just another distraction from real military threats and other priorities.

June 9, 2010 – The Pentagon restates that investigations and discharges of gay and lesbian personnel will continue under President Obama while awaiting DADT repeal.

July 9, 2010 – The Pentagon sends out a confidential survey to 400,000 active-duty and reserve service members to determine their views on the impact of repealing DADT.

July 14, 2010 – The charges against Lt. Dan Choi and Cpt. Jim Pietrangelo for their actions in March and April on the White House fence are dropped.

August 11, 2010 – Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach sues to block his DADT discharge, claiming that his case should be decided under the 2008 Witt Standard. The Witt Standard says that the burden of proof is upon the military to show that the gay or lesbian service member is a hazard to good order and discipline and that discharge is contingent upon meeting this burden of proof.

September 9, 2010 – U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips rules that the prohibition on gay service members serving openly is unconstitutional because it violates the First and Fifth Amendment rights of gays and lesbians.

September 20, 2010 – Lady Gaga staged a rally in Portland, Maine, in support of DADT repeal, calling on her fans to call Maine Republican Senators Snowe and Collins and urge them both to vote for the National Defense Authorization Act with DADT repeal language attached. Sen. Snowe refuses to vote for repeal prior to the Pentagon study’s completion.

September 21, 2010 – Senate Democrats fail to break the Republican filibuster of the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes DADT repeal. The filibuster is led by Senator John McCain.

September 24, 2010 – Congressman Jared Polis sends a letter to President Obama asking him to stop appealing Judge Phillip’s ruling and allow DADT to end.

October 12, 2010 – The injunction issued by Judge Phillips ends the military’s ban on openly gay troops serving in the military.

October 13, 2010 – White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs states that the Justice Department will continue to appeal Judge Phillip’s ruling that DADT is unconstitutional, saying that it’s the process that is important.

October 17, 2010 – The DOJ files a request for a stay of Judge Phillips’ injunction against the DOD citing concerns over religious objections and whether barracks should be segregated.

October 19, 2010 – Judge Virginia Phillips denies the DOJ’s request for a stay of injunction in Log Cabin Republicans vs. United States of America, effectively rendering DADT un-enforceable.

October 19, 2010 – The Pentagon informs military recruiters that they must abide by Judge Phillips’ court ruling, which overturned DADT and accept gay applicants; however, recruiters must inform potential recruits that the policy could be reinstated at any moment.

October 20, 2010 – The Obama administration files a request with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to stay Judge Phillips’ lower court injunction banning enforcement of DADT. The administration believes that the policy should be repealed through Congress.

October 21, 2010 – A three judge federal appeals panel temporarily blocks Judge Phillips’ injunction, finding in favor of the Obama DOJ.

October 21, 2010 – Defense Secretary Robert Gates releases guidance wherein only a service secretary can authorize a DADT discharge.

October 28, 2010 – The Pentagon study is leaked to the press. The results are favorable to repeal of DADT.

November 2, 2010 – The appeals court indefinitely extends the stay on Judge Phillips’ ruling and orders the administration to continue to enforce DADT until the appeal is heard.

November 5, 2010 – The legal team for Log Cabin Republicans files an appeal with U.S. Supreme Court over the stay of Judge Phillips’ injunction granted by the 9th Circuit Court.

November 8, 2010 – After the 2010 congressional elections, Defense Secretary Gates tells reporters: “I would like to see the repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’ but I’m not sure what the prospects for that are, and we’ll just have to see.”

November 10, 2010 – White House Communications Director, Dan Pfeiffer, says that DADT repeal is “at least worth a shot” in the lame-duck session of Congress.

November 12, 2010 – The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to lift the stay of Judge Phillips’ injunction.

Nov. 17, 2010 – A CNN poll shows that a growing majority of Americans, 72%, support repeal of DADT, up from 67% in September.

November 18, 2010 – Sen. Joe Lieberman states that he has the 60 Senate votes needed to end a filibuster to permit a vote on repealing DADT. This includes 2 Republicans, Senators Susan Collins and Dick Lugar, provided the Republicans get the additional debate time they want.

November 30, 2010 – At a Pentagon news conference, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, release the recommendations of the working group. Gates recommends that the DADT be repealed.

December 2, 2010 – Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense, told the Senate Armed Services Committee they wanted repeal to happen in 2010.

December 9, 2010 – Senate Repub-licans filibuster a vote on repealing the DADT as part of the defense reauthorization bill. Democrats in the House moved ahead with their own repeal and Sen. Joe Lieberman is optimistic that the House vote will give repeal new momentum in the Senate.

December 15, 2010 – House members again approved a bill to repeal DADT.  Delivery renewed momentum to end the ban on gays in the military ahead of a possible Senate vote.

December 18, 2010 – The Senate voted to repeal DADT, sending to President Obama a bill ending the 17-year ban on gays serving openly in the military.

December 22, 2010 – President Obama signed the bill allowing for repeal of DADT. However, repeal has yet to be certified, and DADT remains the law as the new provisions are phased into effect.

May 11, 2011 – Three Republican anti-gay amendments are voted into the House National Defense Authorization Amendment. The first would expand DADT repeal certification to include the service chiefs. The second would prohibit Defense Department facilities from being used in same-sex wedding ceremonies in states where it is legal. The amendments pass in the House.

June 27, 2011 – The Pentagon confirms that it is still investigating and discharging gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members.

July 6, 2011 – A federal appeals court barred further enforcement of the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay service members.

BEYOND THE L-WORD Fascinating performance workshop/ lecture on lesbian culture. This workshop/lecture invites participants to enact a colorful range of scenarios taken from lesbian history, lesbian theatre, and lesbian pulp fiction. Discover what has been missing in popular culture-the fierce and fascinating archetypes of women who choose women! Playwright and director Carolyn Gage is the author of more than sixty plays and seven books on lesbian theatre, and in 2009, she won the national Lambda Literary Award in Drama. This is a performance workshop for all abilities, all genders, and all orientations. Audience welcome. Friday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at The Pride Center at Equality Park, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors.

WIN EPICUREAN DINNER CLUB Women in Network’s Epicurean Dinner Club and The Pride Center Present: Brunch and T-Dance on Sunday, June 12th, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm for brunch and 3 pm for the Patio T-Dance at The Manor Entertainment Complex, 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Prix Fixe menu includes two drinks. For further information please contact Joyce Schweitzer at 954- 558-3657 or Toni Hadi at 954-565-0094.

UGLY DUCKLINGS WORKSHOPS An anti-bullying workshop confronting teen suicide, Sunday, June 12 at 12 noon at The Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. This workshop involves a hands-on dramatic component, where 30 minutes of key scenes from Gage’s play Ugly Ducklings are presented by participants. This play explores the impact of homophobic policies and harassment on counselors and campers at a girls’ summer camp. The readings are followed by a screening of the documentary, “Ugly Ducklings,” based on Gage’s play, as well as a panel discussion featuring the playwright and others connected with the issues. These workshops are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Women’s Theatre Project at 954-462-2334.

”KEYS TO BUSINESS SUCCESS” Monday, June 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Highway. The market is changing: Are you? Join Yvonne Rohrbacher for a free preview of “Keys to Small Business Success: Workshop Series. This short presentation will include a free opportunity to self-assess your own business skills and hear an explanation of what business experts consider the main skills crucial for success, including strategic planning, prioritizing and time use, communication and negotiations, sales and customer services and employee selection, training and managing.

Miami

“IN THE NEXT ROOM” OR “THE VIBRATOR PLAY” At GableStage through June 12, 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables. GableStage presents The Next Room” or “The Vibrator Play” by Sarah Ruhl through June 12. A comedy about marriage, intimacy and electricity. “A sex comedy for adults with open hearts and minds.” Performances will be held on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday at 8p.m. and Sundays at 2p.m. and 7p.m. For reservations and information, call (305) 445-1119 or visit www.gablestage.org.

“A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE” The New Theater Presents “A Streetcar Named Desire” now through June 12 at 4120 Laguna Street in Coral Gables. “A Streetcar Named Desire” is by Tennessee Williams. Performances Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 5:30 p.m. This modern classic follows the decline of a fading Southern belle and the sexy, beer-chugging barbarian responsible for her tragic fall. For more information, visit www.new-theatre.org or call (305) 443-5909.

TASTE FOR CHANGE WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER Abzyme Research Foundation and Joel Santos invite you to this very special wine tasting. The vaccine for Polio was developed with grassroots fundraising through the March of Dimes. ARF is funding a promising new therapeutic HIV vaccine through a series of charity wine tastings. Join them and support hope for a future without HIV/AIDS. All proceeds will go toward the continued development and advancement of HIV-EVAC, a revolutionary therapeutic HIV vaccine candidate. To learn more about ARF and HIVEVAC, visit www.endhiv. com. Friday June 17, from 7 to 9 pm at Bar 721, 721 Lincoln Lane on Miami Beach. RSVP by Friday June 3 via Host Joel Santos: joel@sobeteethwhitening. com, (786) 267-0404. Suggested donation of $40, 21+ to attend this event.

“LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS” The Miami Gay Men’s Choir presents “Let’s Hear it for the Boys” on June 17 & 18 at 8 p.m. at the Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, on Miami Beach. Boys and boy bands have kept us singing and dancing since the 1050’s – Paul Simon, The Beatles, Elton John, Ricky Martin, The Village People, Elvis Presley and more. Premium seats $35, regular $30, balcony $25. For more information, visit www.miamigaychorus.org.

Bay Area

SOMEDAY SOUVENIR Friday, June 10 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Play Ybor in Tampa. “Someday Souvenir” is a by request show. Send them a request and they will try and pull it off but hurry to get your request in.

FIRE AND ICE WEEKEND AT ST. PETE PRIDE Florida’s only Gay beach party of the summer with world renowned deejay, Luis Perez spinning Saturday. Fire & Ice Weekend represents what is so hot about a party on the beach and what is so cool about supporting St. Pete Pride. The very retro Postcard Inn (6300 Gulf Blvd.) on St Pete Beach will play host to the private gay party for the largest pride celebration in Florida on Friday, June 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. Highlights of the weekend include Friday’s Fire Party that includes the hottest pool and beach event of the summer. Friday also includes St. Pete Pride’s Kick-Off Party at Georgie’s Alibi. Saturday will bring the parade and promenade at St Pete Pride. The highlight of the weekend will be the Saturday Ice Party with D.J. Luis Perez. Sunday will focus on a festival Beach Party including our pool party and beach pavillion. Later attend the St. Pete Pride Closing Party at Flamingo Resort. Visit www.alandchuck.travel. com to book a room.

JAGERMEISTER ST. PETE PRIDE PRE-PARTY Friday, June 24 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Celebrate St. Pete Pride at the official kickoff party at Georgies Alibi (3100 3rd Ave. N. in Saint Petersburg) the night before the Street Festival and Promenade. Don’t miss this night of fun with great music, special entertainment, drink specials, giveaways and more. Come out and kick-start the weekend fun. For more information visit www.GeorgiesAlibi.com.

TROPICAL T-DANCE Official St. Pete Pride Closing Party on Sunday, June 26, from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Come party around the pool for the hottest T-Dance in town. Drink specials, drag queens, hot male strippers and the Florida sun ensure that the party never ends. Come dance the afternoon away at St. Pete Pride’s Official Closing Party. For more information visit their website at www.FlamingoFla.com. The Flamingo Resort is located at 4601 34th St. S. in St. Petersburg.

THE SUNDAY BBQ IS BACK Ybor Resort and Spa, 1512 8th Ave. (15th Street) in Ybor City. Every Sunday at 5 p.m. Lots of hot flavorful guys here lining up for some buns, wieners and other tasty items. Come on down and put some sun on those buns in our open-air tropical Asianthemed patio with Jacuzzi.

Central Florida

ORLANDO GAY PARENTS GROUP Social group for children of gay parents. Monthly outing to parks, zoos, puppet shows. Geared toward children under 10 years old. For more information, call (407) 420-9955 to receive newsletters and invitations to events.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF MID-FLORIDA Rescue can take many forms, from a single individual trying to make a difference by saving one dog to a group of people working together for the common goal of saving many animals. GRRMF concentrates on Golden Retrievers because they are passionately devoted to this breed. All across America, local Golden Retriever clubs are working to save Goldens that show up wandering the streets or in shelters. GRRMF is comprised solely of volunteers and is self-supporting, relying on fund raising and donations to support all rescue efforts including veterinary care. 100% of all donations are used for the rescue effort. GRRMF, Inc.

is recognized by and affiliated with The Golden Retriever Club of America, Inc. GRCA is highly supportive of the rescue efforts of all of its member clubs. For more information, contact the Intake Coordinator at 407-332-2840.

BACK DOOR BUMBY Revolution Nightclub (375 S. Bumby Ave (408) in Downtown Orlando) along with GRINDR (iPhone App) and MyFlexRadio presents: “Back Door Bumby: Enter Through the Back” every 3rd Thursday of the month. This is Orlando’s premier college night as you’ve never seen it before. No cover when you show your GRINDR or MyFlexRadio App. No cover ‘til 11pm for those 21+ (18+ welcome) and no cover ‘til 12 midnight with college or theme park ID. Free drinks 11 to 11:30 p.m. Drinks specials throughout the night. Performances by: Shantell D’Marco and Macaviti. D.J. Joanie on the decks in the disco area and V.J. J.B. Burgos in the Hydrate Video Bar.

ORLANDO PRIDE October 7 through 10. Nationally recognized celebrities and entertainment, respected speakers, scores of vendors, and the longest parade in the history of Orlando Pride all have contributed to this special event that continues to break records for Orlando LGBT festivals in which attendance has doubled or tripled each year. The Come Out with Pride committee is comprised of volunteers who are dedicated to bringing a free, world-class event to Central Florida. For more information, visit www.comeoutwithpride.com.

by Drew Miller

You never know who is listening. Negativity spreads so easily from one person to another. It’s an uncontrollable virus that lives on and on. Networking is the last place you want to spread negativity.

Networking is your moment to make the best impression, leaving your colleague interested and believing you are the best person in your field.

Recently, I attended a networking event at a restaurant in Hollywood. I was standing near the bar and a Realtor® walked up and placed an order. A mix-up occurred and she got upset. She proceeded to be mean-spirited to the waitress. I found this very disturbing and had a difficult time focusing on the event. Here is a person looking to promote herself as an expert in her field and, without realizing it, she diminished herself by belittling another. Later, I did have a chance to let her know I could hear what she said to the waitress. She was very sorry for her behavior and apologized to me and the waitress. Watch what you say!

Now, I would like to take this opportunity and clean up my own mishaps in a work environment and networking event. Last month, I felt I was put in a position that made me LOOK BAD. I decided to take action. I immediately called two people to get them on my side. I was reassured that I was jumping to conclusions and that it didn’t make me LOOK BAD. I turned and talked with two more people almost immediately. I even called the person who I felt made me LOOK BAD and discussed my feelings with them. They, of course, didn’t understand where I was coming from and explained that was not the intention. I instinctively didn’t feel right about my actions, but couldn’t stop myself from running amuck. Later, after reflecting on my actions, I realized the only person making me look bad was ME. Watch what you say!

Sometimes, I use humor as a tool for people to like me. While networking with good friends and colleagues I made an attempt to be funny. The event was winding down and I joined a circle of people in a conversation. When the time was right, I created a funny story around networking. They seemed to enjoy the story and so I trudged on. Then it happened! My joke turned a corner and I pulled a good friend into the joke. The words were coming out of my mouth and it was too late. I had now said things that put a good friend in an uncomfortable space. Wow! In one instant, I damaged my reputation with the people I care for the most. Watch what you say!

Recently, my partner Kevin and I took several coaching classes at Landmark Education. One of the many things we learned is the power of your word and how words can shape the way people view who you are. Words can influence the people in your life in many different ways, good and bad. This was, as Oprah says, my “Ah Hah” moment. I can no longer not watch what I say!

I recently was told about a blog site that really peaked my interests. Its focus is on changing behavior and documenting the observations and conclusions in a blog. One of the behavioral experiments is “21 Consecutive Days Without Negativity, Complaining and Gossip”. After reading about that experiment, it all came together while I was creating this column. My 21 days without negativity starts today, June 1st. I plan on creating a life for myself without spreading negativity. Now, that means if, on the 16th day I spread the negative word, its back to day 1. You will be able to follow my progress on Facebook. The article states the average person takes 6 months to have 21 consecutive days, but I am hoping I will be able to shed a couple months. Wish me luck and follow my progress. Remember, watch what you say; you never know who is listening!

Article: raptitude.com/experiments/ Landmark Education: landmarkeducation.com/

For Drew’s complete listing of upcoming networking meetings, visit FloridaAgenda.com
Drew Miller is a business and networking consultant. He can be contacted at Drew@DrewMiller.biz

Networking Meeting Calendar

GLBX Leads Group
Meeting at GFLCC
Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesday monthly
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale
Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Business Professional Group (BPG)
Date: Each Wednesday
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Location: Hugh’s Catering
4351 NE 12 Terrace, Oakland Park, FL

Non-Profit Committee Meeting
Date: June 8, 2011
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale

Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oakland Park / Wilton Manors
Luncheon
Date: June 9, 2011
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: The Manor
2435 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL

GLBX Afterhours
Date: June 9, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Kings Cup Coffee Supplies &
Equipment
Oakland Park

BIZ PERKS
Date: June 10, 2011
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Location: Iberia Bank
1201 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale

Biz to Biz Networking
Date: June 15 2011
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Solita Las Olas
1032 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL

FTL/Oakland Park/Wilton Manors
Business After Hours
Date: June 16, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Pops Corn & Yo Mama’s
Ice Cream, Co.
901 East Sunrise Lane,
Fort Lauderdale, FL

New Member Orientation-FTL
Date: June 17, 2011
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Location: Greater Ft Lauderdale
Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Beach Council – BOD -
Trustee Luncheon
Date: June 17, 2011
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: B Ocean Hotel
999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd

Circle of Excellence Awards
Luncheon 2011
Date: June 21, 2011
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: The Signature Grand
6900 W. State Rd. 84
Davie, FL

Downtown Council Breakfast
Date: June 23, 2011
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Location: Tower Club Atop Regions
Bank Bldg
100 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

GLBX Afterhours
Date: June 23, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: TBD

Net@Noon
Date: June 24, 2011
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Greater Fort Lauderdale
Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL

People ask me all the time, “How do you do so much?” My response is “It’s not so much, I really enjoy it. Along with good time management and a fine-tuned calendar, I make it work.” In this column, I would like to shed light on how “Giving Back” is enjoyable and profitable for your business.

Several years ago, my partner and I got involved with HRC (The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.). It was our first time doing something for a cause greater then ourselves. Our participation started with the Winterfest Boat Parade Party, which we later co-chaired. Being on the board for HRC gave me skills I found helpful later in my career. I found enjoyment, long time friends and raised money for a great organization. I hired a caterer, Primavera Restaurant, who believes in giving back to the community. They created a delicious menu for a fantastic price that more than suited our needs and left everyone satisfied. Because of the relationship I formed with Giacomo at Primavera, I later signed him up with a merchant account. Our charitable work together lowered his business expenses and brought me a new client. Giving back is profitable!

My first networking group was The Business Professional Group. BPG believes that building long-term relationships between community members enhances personal and business growth. I learned the intricacies of networking and the benefits of belonging to a networking group. I was asked to join the board as the Social Director (I know – perfect fit, huh?) which I happily accepted. Joining the board raised my involvement with the group and created a level of respect and trust with its members. To this day, I use many of their services. I have made many friends and clients throughout my years with BPG. Joining the board and giving back became profitable.

When the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce formed the Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange, I signed up. GLBX recognizes the positive contributions of the Gay and Lesbian Community within our city and surrounding area as being a major driver to our local economy. I joined the “GLBX Leads Group” to expand my networking contacts. Later, my good friend Chris Caputo from Metro Media Works suggested we join the board. That one decision completely changed me in a way I did not expect.

Once on the GLBX board, I quickly realized the opportunities I have to contribute to our business community and the difference I could make. When the Business Development Executive (membership sales) position opened up at the Chamber, a light went on for me. I realized I could create a new career out of the enjoyment I find in networking. In addition, I will create many new business relationships, colleagues and friends along the way. Currently, the GLBX board is developing a new interactive website that we hope will unify our business community. Giving back to the community through GLBX created a profitable new career for me.

Then, along comes Rainbow Business Coalition. RBC’s primary mission is to unite the LGBT community by leadership and advocacy. When I was asked to join RBC, I didn’t really get what they did but I joined anyway. I didn’t understand how I was going to get business from RBC, but I was willing to give it a try. I was told it’s not a networking group and I didn’t understand why it was called a Business Coalition. As time when on, I got the big picture and a better understanding. The main purpose of the RBC is to publicize the greater Fort Lauderdale area as the best place to live and visit if you are an LGBT person. Along with me on the board are many of the very successful LGBT business owners/managers of our community. I am sitting with the movers and shakers of our community. We are sitting together working through our differences and creating real opportunities for our community. I found myself creating real friendships and new business partners with people I truly respect as leaders in our community. Currently, the RBC is organizing a free concert (including recording artist Kristine W.) and trade show to be held in Hagen Park for the IGLTA (International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association) on May 13. Giving back to the Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT community through RBC has turned out to be profitable for me in the end.

I know it looks like a lot – and it is. My life is full of good friends, great colleagues, customers and acquaintances — all of whom I depend on in many ways. My life would not be as complete if we hadn’t seen the value in giving back. So thanks to all who cross my path for making my life more enjoyable. Special thanks to Kevin, who joins me in everything I bring his way.

Drew Miller is a business and networking consultant. He can be contacted at Drew@DrewMiller.biz.

Networking Calendar of Events

Networking lunch Meeting in Sunrise
May 15, 11:30am- 1:30pm, $25
The Lobster House
3521 N. Pine Island Rd, Sunrise, FL
(NW corner of Oakland Pk & Pine Island)

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse Biz to biz
Wednesday, May 4th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
2400 East Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

SoLita Las Olas Biz to biz
Wednesday, May 18th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
SoLita Las Olas
1032 East Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

BPG Business Professional Group
Meets every Thursday morning 8 to 9 am
4351 NE 12 Terrace, Oakland Park, FL
Hugh’s Catering, 4351 NE 12 Terrace
Oakland Park, FL

NonProfit Committee Meeting GFLCC
May 11, 2011, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

GLBX Leadsgroup GFLCC
May 4, 2011 and May 18, 2011, 8 – 9 am
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

GLBX Afterhours GFLCC
May 12, 2011, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Manor, 2345 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL

New Member Orientation – FTL GFLCC
May 20, 2011, 8 – 9 am
Greater Ft Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Downtown Council Breakfast GFLCC
May 26, 2011, 8 am – 9:30 am
Tower Club Atop Regions Bank Bldg
100 SE Third Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL

GLBX Afterhours GFLCC
May 26, 2011, 7 pm, Location: TBD

Board of Directors/Trustee
Luncheon GFLCC
May 27, 2011, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
B Ocean, 999 N Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Net@Noon GFLCC
May 27, 2011, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Pine Island Rd, Sunrise, FL
(NW corner of Oakland Pk & Pine Island)

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse Biz to biz
Wednesday, May 4th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
2400 East Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

SoLita Las Olas Biz to biz
Wednesday, May 18th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
SoLita Las Olas
1032 East Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

BPG Business Professional Group
Meets every Thursday morning 8 to 9 am
4351 NE 12 Terrace, Oakland Park, FL
Hugh’s Catering, 4351 NE 12 Terrace
Oakland Park, FL

NonProfit Committee Meeting GFLCC
May 11, 2011, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

GLBX Leadsgroup GFLCC
May 4, 2011 and May 18, 2011, 8 – 9 am
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

GLBX Afterhours GFLCC
May 12, 2011, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Manor, 2345 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL

New Member Orientation – FTL GFLCC
May 20, 2011, 8 – 9 am
Greater Ft Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Downtown Council Breakfast GFLCC
May 26, 2011, 8 am – 9:30 am
Tower Club Atop Regions Bank Bldg
100 SE Third Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL

GLBX Afterhours GFLCC
May 26, 2011, 7 pm, Location: TBD

Board of Directors/Trustee
Luncheon GFLCC
May 27, 2011, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
B Ocean, 999 N Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Net@Noon GFLCC
May 27, 2011, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL