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NTxEF 501(c)(3) status Approved

The Board of Directors for the North Texas Equality Foundation were notified by the IRS on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 that their 501(c)(3) (tax exempt) status has been Approved!

Congratulations to all those who have had an impact on making this happen, especially Mike Agan who spear-headed the formation of the NTxEF.

The NTxEF is a charitable organization created by CCGLA.

CCGLA Board Member Applications

Collin County Gay and Lesbian Alliance is accepting board member applications. Interested parties should have a desire to serve a non-profit organization, promote the goals of the mission and the membership. Board members will serve a 2 year commitment and are also eligible for an officer position. 

In addition, CCGLA board members will have a dual role to the newly formed North Texas Equality Foundation.

Elections will be held June 2010 at the Annual meeting.
To apply click HERE

Questions and Application submissions info@ccgla.org



 

2010 Census Importance to LGBT Community

Everyone will be receiving a 2010 Census form this month.  The Census is a once-a-decade snapshot of the U.S. population. 

For the first time, same-sex couples who refer to themselves as 'husband and wife' or as 'unmarried partners' will be counted, and the results will be reported separately from heterosexual couples.

The 2010 Census is safe, important and easy to complete.  It only takes about 10 minutes to answer just 10 questions and by law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone, including other federal agencies.

Listen to Lambda Weekly Radio - Elizabeth Lopez Lyon, LGBT Partnership Specialist for the Dallas Census Bureau, discusses how to fill out your census form to be counted properly! Dated 2.21.10 http://www.lambdaweekly.com/downloads/

To see a more detailed guide on how to complete the form, visit the Williams Institute's Census 2010 LGBT Basics.

 

For additional information, visit Equality Texas website.


CCGLA 2010 Party Barge!

2004 Party BargeCome join CCGLA's 5th Annual Party Barge event for 6 hours of sun & fun on Lake Lewisville. On Saturday, July 10th, 2010 we are boarding at 10:30 am and will set sail at 11:00 am. We will travel to a local cove where we will drop anchor for hours of sun or shade, water, fun, snacks and lunch. We will weigh anchor and return to the Just-For-Fun Pier near Pier 121 by 5:00 pm.

We will be grilling Hebrew National hot dogs for lunch once we drop anchor at the cove. Chips, snacks, fruit and water will be also provided.

The event costs $20 for Members, $30 for Non-Members*, and will include Lunch and 6 hours on Lake Lewisville! Alcohol is allowed on the boat on a BYOB basis. Participants must be 21 years of age (ID's will be checked). The event is limited to 50 people, so early ticket purchase is highly recommended.

As a special offer, a free custom event T-Shirt will be offered to the first 30 ticket holders who purchase ONLINE by May 31st, 2010.
2005 Party Barge
Click HERE for full details and the Ticket Order Form. You can also purchase your tickets ONLINE through PayPal. Contact if you have any questions.

Also, If you have a boat or water craft make sure you look for us on the lake and anchor near us. Every year we attract many GLBT boaters who hear about our event or just see us having a good time. However, If you would like to board the Party Barge and join us for lunch then a ticket must be purchased.

Take a look at the pictures from our 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009 Party Barge events.

*Includes offer for a free 1-year individual membership to CCGLA
(Valid for first time members only, starting the day of the event)