JAZZ IN JULY! 2024
Individual tickets are $175. Table packages are also available. Tickets at JazzInJuly2024.eventbrite.com JOIN US FOR JAZZ IN JULY! Celebrate another amazing year with In Our Own Voices as we continue to uplift LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities in New York’s Capital Region and beyond. From our grassroots beginnings in 1998 to serving over 600,000 individuals, we’re proud to be one of the oldest organizations of our kind in the nation. This year’s gala will be a night to remember, featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, an awards ceremony, and a special performance by Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist Jennifer Holliday! Don’t miss this incredible evening – your support helps us expand and continue our vital work. See you there! Questions? Email jij@inourownvoices.org or call 518-432-4188.
Individual tickets are $175.
Table packages are also available.
Tickets at JazzInJuly2024.eventbrite.com
JOIN US FOR JAZZ IN JULY!
Celebrate another amazing year with In Our Own
Voices as we continue to uplift LGBTQIA+ BIPOC
communities in New York’s Capital Region and
beyond. From our grassroots beginnings in 1998
to serving over 600,000 individuals, we’re proud
to be one of the oldest organizations of our kind
in the nation.
This year’s gala will be a night to remember,
featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, an
awards ceremony, and a special performance
by Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist
Jennifer Holliday!
Don’t miss this incredible evening – your support
helps us expand and continue our vital work.
See you there!
Questions? Email jij@inourownvoices.org or call 518-432-4188.
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in our own voices, inc.<br />
invites you to<br />
<strong>JAZZ</strong><br />
in<br />
<strong>JULY</strong><br />
SATURDAY, <strong>JULY</strong> 20, <strong>2024</strong><br />
5:00 - 8:30 PM<br />
Glen Sanders Mansion<br />
1 Glen Ave, Scotia, NY<br />
COCKTAILS, D<strong>IN</strong>NER,<br />
LIVE MUSIC, & DANC<strong>IN</strong>G!<br />
Tickets at JazzInJuly<strong>2024</strong>.eventbrite.com<br />
Questions? Email jij@inourownvoices.org or call 518-432-4188.
JO<strong>IN</strong> US FOR <strong>JAZZ</strong> <strong>IN</strong> <strong>JULY</strong>!<br />
Celebrate another amazing year with In Our Own<br />
Voices as we continue to uplift LGBTQIA+ BIPOC<br />
communities in New York’s Capital Region and<br />
beyond. From our grassroots beginnings in 1998<br />
to serving over 600,000 individuals, we’re proud<br />
to be one of the oldest organizations of our kind<br />
in the nation.<br />
This year’s gala will be a night to remember,<br />
featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, an<br />
awards ceremony, and a special performance<br />
by Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist<br />
Jennifer Holliday!<br />
Don’t miss this incredible evening – your support<br />
helps us expand and continue our vital work.<br />
See you there!<br />
Individual tickets are $175.<br />
Table packages are also available.<br />
Tickets at JazzInJuly<strong>2024</strong>.eventbrite.com<br />
Questions? Email jij@inourownvoices.org or call 518-432-4188.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS<br />
4:00-5:00pm<br />
Honorary Committee and Awardee VIP Reception<br />
Meet and Greet with Jennifer Holliday<br />
5:00-8:30pm<br />
Doors Open and Cocktail Reception<br />
Welcome Remarks<br />
Tandra LaGrone, Chief Executive Officer<br />
Rhonda Daniel, President of the Board<br />
Tamani Wooley, Master of Ceremonies<br />
Dinner and Live Music<br />
featuring Jennifer Holliday<br />
Live Auction<br />
Auctioneer, LeGrande Serras<br />
Awards Ceremony<br />
congratulations to our <strong>2024</strong> awardees<br />
The Jasán M. Ward Community Advocacy Award<br />
Jim Larson, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)<br />
The Ken Screven Trailblazer Award<br />
Atsushi Akera, Cafe Euphoria<br />
Friend of the Family Award<br />
Chiquita D’Arbeau, Albany Housing Authority<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Up and Coming Award<br />
Ryan Ramdass, Albany Damien Center
thank you to our <strong>2024</strong> honorary committee members *<br />
PLAT<strong>IN</strong>UM<br />
Hon. Mayor<br />
Kathy Sheehan<br />
County Executive<br />
Daniel P. McCoy<br />
Evelyn Williams<br />
Jonathan Lang<br />
Libby Post<br />
and Lynn<br />
Dunning-Vaughn<br />
Maria Ayoob<br />
Paul Walker and<br />
Joe Belrose<br />
Dr. Sean Chappin<br />
Tandra R. LaGrone<br />
Laura Hunt, Pinnacle<br />
Behavioral Health<br />
Owner & CEO<br />
Starletta Renèe,<br />
CEO of YWCA of<br />
the Greater Capital<br />
Region, Inc.<br />
Albany Damien Center<br />
Alliance for<br />
Positive Health<br />
Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen<br />
Capital District<br />
Recovery Center<br />
Johnnie’s on<br />
Broadway<br />
Prism Counseling<br />
and Advocacy<br />
Rhonda Daniel<br />
Board President<br />
GOLD<br />
Anne Liske<br />
Daquetta Jones<br />
Drs. Don and<br />
Dorcey Applyrs<br />
Douglas Jasinske<br />
Geri Pomerantz<br />
and Gwen Wright<br />
Gloria Desole and<br />
Meredith Butler<br />
Judy Disco and<br />
Barbara Goldstein<br />
Kraig and Barbara Pannell<br />
Lillian M.Moy and<br />
Dr. Eliot Rich<br />
Richard Conti and<br />
Steve Snow<br />
Stephen Sheffer<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Maria Ayoob<br />
Treasurer<br />
BOARD MEMBERS<br />
SILVER<br />
Betty L. Johnson<br />
Bonnie S. Sturdivant<br />
Donald Sims<br />
Dorian Simmons<br />
Gwendolyn Simmons<br />
Jeffrey Jamison,<br />
Albany County,<br />
Counsel to the Executive<br />
Dr. Jennifer Lee<br />
Assemblymember<br />
John T. McDonald III<br />
Kefim Simmons<br />
Melanie Trimble<br />
Senator Neil Breslin<br />
Congressman Paul Tonko<br />
Roxanne Ramlall<br />
Sabrina Rice and<br />
Juliana Visa<br />
Vella Nelson<br />
Honest Weight<br />
Food Coop<br />
Upper Hudson Planned<br />
Parenthood<br />
Alicia Ortiz<br />
Secretary<br />
Nicolle Beaury Melissa Kees Dr. Angela Ledford Sarah Colvin<br />
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER<br />
Tandra LaGrone<br />
*as of June 27th
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