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Conversations with Nicole
Published Thursday, 18-Dec-2008 in issue 1095
This is the holiday season and up first is the start of Hanukkah, on Dec. 21. Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish brothers and sisters!
In 1974 when I was Empress IV, Craig Morgan and other Imperial Court members tried to give toys to the Marines’ annual Toys for Tots drive. They refused to take the toys because they were from “homosexuals” (not until the late 1970s did this policy change). So, the Imperial Court started its annual GLBT community Toys for Kids drive, which has been going on for decades since. Toys numbering in the thousands are given out to countless children’s centers and organizations.
About a month ago, The Center’s Family Matters director and Carolina Ramos, director of The Center’s Latino Services, contacted me with more than 30 GLBT families with children who need help with toys (some had lost their jobs and homes). I suggested giving food to the families too, and they agreed. So, I got on the phone and our community’s response has been overwhelming and wonderful. First to commit was the Rob Benzon Foundation, the staff and volunteers of San Diego LGBT Pride, Sherman Mendoza of The Caliph, Bob Lehman, Baja Betty’s and Urban Mo’s, Carl DeMaio, Lisa Mada, Leah Greenwood, the HRC San Diego, and, of course, members of the Imperial Court. Several of the bars and restaurants also participate by placing boxes for toys and blankets in their establishments.
We still need toys and grocery store food vouchers. For more information, contact Carolina or Jane at The Center, or Imperial Court President “Big” Mike Phillips at 619-807-7324. You can also contact me at 619-692-1967. Thank you and God bless!
I have been getting interesting phone calls from New York and all over from longtime Kennedy supporters. For them, they’re looking not only to get Caroline Kennedy in the Senate – they’re looking to get another Kennedy in the White House. These close Kennedy family political associates tell me they see this as a chance for the return of “Camelot.” In one Kennedy’s famous words, “The dream will never die.” Interestingly and understandably, Hillary Clinton supporters are not happy with this possibility. Could it be after Barack Obama’s presidency a fight will erupt between Hillary Clinton and Caroline Kennedy for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination? Remember, you read it here first!
The 92103 Awards set for January 2009 are now receiving nominations and anyone can nominate, so nominate your friends, co-workers, businesses, bars, etc., that reside, work or have business in the 92103 zip code. The 92103 nomination night, when the community will learn who the 2009 nominees are, will be held at The Flame. You can nominate at two sites: The Center’s Web site and mosuniverse.com. Nominees can be straight or gay! The 92103 categories are: Best Pizza, Best New Business, Top Chef 92103, Best Mexican Food, Best Asian Food, Best 92103 Neighborhood Bar, Best Coffee Shop, Best Business, Best Waiter, Best Waitress, Best Fast Food, Best Restaurant, Best Bar Owner, Best Manager, Best Pharmacy, Best Adult Business, Best Realtor, Best Thrift Store, Best Burger, Best Brunch, Best Bartender-Male, Best Bartender-Female, Best Publication-Mainstream, Best Publication-GLBT, Best Chiropractor, Best Florist, Best 92103 Event, Best Hotel, Best Hair Salon, Best Male Centerfold, Best Female Centerfold, Best 92103 Couple, Mayor of Hillcrest, First Lady of Hillcrest, Queen of Hillcrest.
The organizers of San Diego’s new GLBT Democratic club – yes, the re-established Harvey Milk Democratic Club – have decided to hold their first meeting in January, letting all our youth, students and others learn more about Harvey through the movie Milk. The Harvey Milk Democratic Club was in San Diego for three or four years – now, change is coming in GLBT Democratic politics in San Diego. For more information on the Harvey Milk Democratic Club feel free to contact Mike Kirkeby at 858-354-3528 or mlkirkeby@sbcglobal.net.
Popular personality, community activist, veteran, philanthropist and all-around nice guy, former Marine Sgt. Bob Lehman is celebrating another birthday this coming Saturday at Universal starting at 6 p.m., and you’re all invited! Bob is the co-founder and hardworking leader of the Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol, and, along with his handsome longtime partner, Tom Felkner, was the first gay couple to be married in San Diego.
The theme of Sgt. Bob’s Saturday night birthday party is, of course, military, and all active-duty military and veterans are being treated to a hosted bar from 6-9 p.m. (bring proof of service or your military ID to receive a wrist band). The famous, unbelievable Johnny Cash cover band will be playing live – it’s as if Johnny Cash were still alive! There will be no cover, but Bob urges all attending to bring an unwrapped toy for the annual Toys for Kids drive. Ben Gomez is your host. For more information, call 619-459-1019. Let’s all show up and thank Bob for all his hard work, activism and dedication to our community. Let’s not forget that Bob and Tom donated more than $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign!
Yes, the award-winning Vulcan Steam and Sauna (805 West Cedar) is once again celebrating and thanking its customers for its 35th anniversary with 10 cash prizes ($350 in all) given away every Saturday night in December, and $2,009 – yes, you read right, $2,009 – being given away on New Year’s Eve! Owner Frank Stirriti has been a longtime community member and financial contributor for decades, and Vulcan is an award-winning men’s club open 24 hours a day. For more information, call 619-238-1980.
Mike
says:
Please also remember that Bob Lehmans partner gave 5000 to the Republican
Party.
Dec 19, 2008 6:10 AM
Miss Cadillac in the Back
says:
.....Thanks for your candidate Todd, your friends and all the money!!!!.....THE SAN DIEGO VOTER EDUCATION PROJECT.....
Dec 20, 2008 9:58 AM
Questioning Queer
says:
I wonder if Todd Gloria is proud of his affiliation with apparent
republican, Bob Lehman and "THE SAN DIEGO VOTER EDUCATION PROJECT".
Dec 20, 2008 11:21 PM
Happy Holidays
says:
Is this the Bob Lehman and Tom Felkner that gave so much money to the republican party and people that hate gays? Is this the same Bob Lehman that sent out that horrble mailer that was a total smear factor? People like this our gay community doesn't need. You would think GLT and staff would figure out that Nicole and her friends like Bob Lehman are the reason so many in the community have turned away from GLT and now Mo's in my opinion. Nicole and Bob just haven't been nice people. Bob Lehman you wonder who flattened the tires? That must be a long list in your head after all your recently have done to the gay community. Maybe you all should consider moving back to the areas you are from and let the San Diego gay community once again come and work together.
Dec 21, 2008 6:06 PM
sdivided
says:
Lehman´s Legacy ,
Dec 22, 2008 3:51 AM
D3 Resident
says:
Why were Nicole's friends from Rancho Santa Fe investing so much money to help insure the election of District 3 city councilman Todd Gloria? It appears to me someone was trying to buy the election.
Dec 22, 2008 1:59 PM
Cassius
says:
Boy, are all these disappointed Whitburn supporters a bunch of bitter
bettys, or what?
Dec 23, 2008 1:17 AM
Joe Wilde
says:
Gawd,,,will you ever get your nose out of Rick Ford's stinky butt! And Chi Chi LaRue HATED him for so, so many years....they are the two fakest, sickest people on the planet!!!!
Dec 23, 2008 1:42 PM
George P.
says:
Cassius,
Dec 23, 2008 10:58 PM
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