North County Pride, September 20, 2008, Stagecoach Park, Carlsbad CA 12 Noon to 5pm

Rhythm and the Method rocked North County Pride 2007,
Tug-O-War was the other highlight of North County Pride 2007
(Oceanside/Vista -vs- San Marcos/Escondido,
then put others on the shortest line,
then repeated putting "others" on the other side,
...end result, EVERYBODY won! ...as life should be!)
Tug-O-War, did you miss it? Shame shame shame, it was a BLAST!!

For North County Pride 2008,
we are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions:

Logistics Manager (filled) (contact)
Sponsor Relations
Vendor Relations
 Entertainment Relations (Rhythm and the Method, Positive Groove, Kickers Country Dancing / San Diego Gay Rodeo, (2 dance troupes from South Bay Pride) Firm up future pride entertainment, includes Urban Mo’s Wednesday drag show for 2009, and potentially the Carnival that was at December Nights for 2010 or beyond.
City of Carlsbad Liaison, Documents and fees, Arrange for Stonewall Security to be primary security, and see if can be replacement, not addition to Carlsbad security. Was told last year just need to go through procedures of bonding, and 2 others. Dunk Tank wanted to be arranged.
Treasurer / Financial Manager, Help with the 501c3 project, and establish the bank account, track donations, costs and establish the new GLBT Charity Campaign.

Current status: $50 fee paid, balance $20
Initial Project: go 501c3 non-profit and obtain $500 deposit for the park.
Other Project: establish by-laws in conjunction with non-profit project.

This shows both pictures of fun and the nice Rhythm and the Method band.

 

We NEED your help for organizing North County Pride 2008! If you can help, drop me your email, phone number and name, afterwards which details will be sent back to you.

Saturday, October 13th's North County Pride 2007 more than met the dreams of the return of the event. It was SO special for all the vendors and visitors. Special note to some, it must be understood that this was the return from ashes of not having anything, and to have 2008's event some legs to stand on. With available resources, we did the best we could, and despite the rain threat, we did pretty dang good!!
  • North County Pride POSTPONED
    For several reasons, we have had to postpone North County Pride 2008, and details to come shortly, and hope to have it in Early October in Oceanside in conjunction with the North County LGBT Coalition.
  • Special Announcement
    This is an official announcement. First off, we appreciate Imperial Court de San Diego's (ICSD) initial efforts to support North County Pride, as we moved the date away from August 2nd, per their request, but can appreciate their inability to help us at this time.

    We do still wish for our original request for ICSD, in that we initially simply asked for their presence at North County Pride 2008, which would be celebrating 30 years of North County Pride, from Doug Moore in 1978, to whomever is doing it for 2008, who I will be helping out.

    We want to officially postpone the date for September 20, at Stagecoach park, and begin negotiations for moving the event to Oceanside, potentially around October 11th around the Oceanside Pier, thanks to advise from one of the chairs of North County LGBT Coalition, Max Disposti.

    Special thanks to Eric Biggen and Gian Lauro, with the City of Carlsbad's Parks Department, who have always bent over backwards, and did everything they could for us, and built such great karma for us and the community and Carlsbad.

    Special thanks to George Bulahan, Royal Prince AJ Turner, and Jerry Goldwood of Imperial Court de San Diego for their portion of assisting North County Pride 2008 to date.

    Extra special thanks go to Laura Payne of Rhythm and the Method, Prince Adams of Positive Groove, Lisa Bagot who gave her all in trying to help, Nick Cemino who did his best as well under difficult circumstances.

    Special alert to Jerry Goldwood: please alert all entertainment of this change.

    Lastly, it must be said, as there have been alot of misunderstandings, is that all I ever tried to do, was see to it that something happened for the community once more in North County, and never intended it to be "my show", but in some ways became that for almost no support in 2007. I am a team player, no more, no less, and do desire to work with all organizations, and support all aspects of the community. It was always meant to be as fun for the organizers as the attendees, plus 2007's was too embryonic to take on all matters a Pride should, and was a simply break from the stresses of life, which was alot of fun with the tug-o-war. Initially just a fun "party", but to take on more serious matters, including attempts to become the 2nd largest fund raising event in SD County, 2nd only to SD Pride.

    Everything I have done, from supporting Front Runners San Diego, Family Matters at the Center, San Diego Women's Surfer Group, LINC, Front Runners North County, Gay Days Disney, Pilgrim Church, Stop the Initiative campaign, Human Rights Campaign, and the coming projects of the informational/fundraising campaign in conjunction with HRC, and the desire to return a sattelite of The Center to North County, to Escondido's UCC church (which would seek them to go "O&A" at the same time, translation: free rent).

    I've always meant for the best for all, and the best possible for everyone. Please accept my apology for any miscommunication that may have taken in the past, and please know it was always with the best interests at heart to help the community, in any fashion I could do, within the power (little as it was) that I had.
    For several reasons, we have had to postpone North County Pride 2008, and details to come shortly, and hope to have it in Early October in Oceanside in conjunction with the North County LGBT Coalition.
  • Coalition Event was GREAT!
    If you missed the event, the first North County LGBT Coalition First Social Event Celebration at the Oceanside City Hall. Special thanks to Max for such a great job, and thanks again to everyone else who worked so hard for this event, it was great and wonderful helping returning the nice LGBT society in North County.
  • North County Times
    Keep in touch with NCTIMES.COM to see pictures about the above event, and wil be in one of the coming soon Sunday Paper, maybe on May 3rd
  • KPBS on May 3rd
    "Anyone and Everyone" will be on our local PBS staion on May 3rd. Thank YOU KPBS!!
  • Debut of ICSD Page
    Thanks to Imperial Court de San Diego support for North County Pride 2008, new page for how they support LGBT San Diego county!
  • Update for Deposit
    HRC and San Diego Womens Surfer Group are supporting the deposit we need, but you can help us too.
  • North County LGBT Coalition First Social Event Celebration!
    Coming Friday April 25th, Friday at Oceanside City Hall, tickets available for a $5 donation
    http://northcountylgbtcoalitionforce.org/Home_Page.php
    WHAT: First Social Event
    WHEN: Friday, April 25th
    TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
    WHERE: Oceanside City Hall Community Room
    300 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
    Come and join us for Food, Music, Raffles, and lots of fun. This event is open to LGBT families, individuals, and their friends. Come with your Group/Organization and we'll provide a spot where you can display your materials.Tickes are available for a $5 donation per ticket. All proceeds finance the North County LGBT presence at the San Diego Pride Parade and Festival 2008 and pay fort he Coalition to register as a non-profit organization. Music will include a DJ and a live performance by Jianda. Tickets are available ahead of time through one of the Board Members or by calling Max at 760-672-1848.
  • Insurance Question
    Update, no NEW insurance is needed by vendors, as the form was from another pride. Only food vendors serving food will need to add "The City of Carlsbad" onto their "General Liaibility Insurance Policy".
  • Vendor Form now Online
    Please note, the vendor form is now online, and for now is a bit large. A smaller PDF version is expected soon, so thanks in advance for tolerating the large file. Thanks for joining us at North County Pride 2008 on September 20th, 2008!
  • Date Change
    We have changed the date to Saturday September 20th, 2008, at the same place, same time, same entertainment, and we look forward to have you as a sponsor, a vendor, assist the committee, then have a blast with the rest of us on that date.
  • Thank You ICSD
    Imperial Court de San Diego is now one of our primary sponsors, and we welcome them aboard.
  • Cinco De Mayo with ICSD
    Coming in May with ICSD, check in with http://www.imperialcourtsandiego.com for details.
  • Transgender Event
    San Diego's 5th Annual Transgender Day of Empowerment "Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future" featured speakers Mr. Drew House Mr. Travis Curley Ms. Major April 4th, 2008 6pm to 9pm atThe San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Centre Street, San Diego. Community Awards, Refreshments, and Musical Entertainment.
  • Leather Pride
    A bit late on notification, but Leather Pride for San Diego county has been going on for the last couple of weeks, by a great organization. They can be found at http://mrsandiegoleather.net
  • Organization Meetings
    We have begun having organization meetings Saturdays, 4pm at the Hill Street Cafe in Oceanside, and we would love to get your help too! Please drop an email if you can attend. Address is 524 S Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054. (6 1/2 blocks along coast highway north of Oceanside Blvd)
  • New Group in SD
    Thanks to a nice guy (Max), there's a new positive group in San Diego that meets every Wednesday at 7pm for discussion, then fun board games at the Urban Grind coffee house in Hillcrest. Sign up on http://www.f3sd.com and sign up for the meetings. So on a Wednesday night, to have something nice to do, this is GREAT! Congrats Max for starting something else that's also positive, just like North County Pride!!
  • New Coalition
    Thanks to a good soul with an Oceanside citizen, there's something NEW for society in North County. Check out the new "North County LGBT Coalition" page and call or email if you are coming to join us! It's each Wednesday night at 6:30, Hill Street Coffee House in Oceanside, 546 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA.
  • 2008 will mark 30 years of North County Pride Events.
    It all began     with a gentleman by the name of Doug Moore. He and everyone through Russell Poncik will be on a history page beginning early next year, to see as much history we can provide for North County Pride.
  • We had over 14,000 visitors to our site
    in it's first 6 months of existence. That proves we're restoring the GLBT Society in North San Diego county.
  • Flyer distribution helped by Curtis Fitzgerald
    at places in Escondido, including "Distinctions" art gallery, Starbucks on E. Valley near Home Depot, Jimbos, Blue Mug, online at the about.com forum, and BiNet USA's Internet discussion list, members of San Diego Women's chorus.
  • For displaying flyers, thanks also to the Westfield North County Fair Mall, Citibank Branches, and the Carlsbad Airport.
  • Thanks for helping with City of Carlsbad, Cliff Crawford!
    His assistance with the City of Carlsbad parks department was tremendous, and equally thanks to the City of Carlsbad parks department, as they were all very helpful for the return of North County Pride 2007! See you August 2nd, 2008!
  • Update: Groups now "Groups and Events"
    and has Rhythm and the Method band, Gay Rodeo, & Positive Groove band
  • Organization Meetings
    We have begun having organization meetings Saturdays, 4pm at the Hill Street Cafe in Oceanside, and we would love to get your help too! Please drop an email if you can attend. Address is 524 S Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054. (6 1/2 blocks along coast highway north of Oceanside Blvd)