Gay City News Hails Lynn Campbell Benefit:
Laughing For a Good Cause

Click here to view photos from the evening.

Dear Supporters,

The house was sold out on September 27th for the 17th Annual Lynn Campbell Memorial Fund Benefit at the Lighthouse Theater! Special guests included Laughing Matters stars Marga Gomez, Karen Williams, and director Andrea Meyerson, who participated in a riotous Q&A following the film. Plus, comedian Julie Goldman shined in her hilarious performance and political commentary.

Congratulations to Laura Goldstein, winner of the Vacation Getaway to the Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs, March 2005, provided by Women on a Roll!

We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. It will be a night to remember for quite a long time. If you weren't able to join us, check out this article by Gay City News, "Laughing for a Good Cause" and read more about Astraea's lessons in laughter.

See you next year!
Candace Hewitt

Astraea acknowledges our generous sponsors of the 17th Annual Lynn Campbell Memorial Fund Benefit:

Sponsors

Katherine Acey
Carol Alpert & Sarina Scialabba
Ellen Alpert & Janice Sears
Marion Banzhaf & Eve Rosahn
Jill Campbell & Langdon Hammer
Warren Campbell & Mary Campbell
Connie Cohrt & Amy Reichman
Jennifer L. Costley & Judith E. Turkel
Cara Donaldson
Double Platinum—Stephanie K. Blackwood & Arthur R. Korant
Bernice Fisher & Linda Marks
Julie Goldscheid & Penny Damaskos
Go NYC Magazine
Jean Hardisty
Nan Hunter
Jennifer Knight & Chiqui Cartagena
Frances Kunreuther
Terry Lawler
Mary Ann Lunetta
Nancy Meyer & Marc Weiss
OUTmedia
Polyprint
Jo Anne Ralt
Michael Seltzer & Ralph Tachuk
Cosette R. Simon
Joyce Warshow & Dorothy Sander
Philippa Weismann & Sarah Oakes
West Broadway Chiropractic—Dr. Vittoria Repetto
Karen Zelermyer

Host Committee

April Adams
African Ancestral Lesbians United for Societal Change
Susan Sellier Allee
Linda Lee Alter
Nancy Azara & Darla Bjork
Julia Bruno & Sandra Delzotti
Julia R. Cohen & Randi Solomon
Dyke TV
Stacey Foiles
Keecha Gardner
Ellen Geiger
GLSEN—Kevin Jennings
Frances Goldin
Hugh Graham & Gordon Clark
Ellen Gurzinsky
Leigh Hallingby
Karla Jay
Antoinette Kent & Janessa Rick
Karen Kerner
Mai Kiang
Trevor King & George Dellinger
Denise N. Kleis & Mary Beth Salerno
Susan Lee
Deborah Ann Light
June Makela
Annette Miller
Huriyyah Muhammad
Mildred Murphy
Cheri Pies
Charlotte Poldolsky
Diane Ries & Michela Griffo
SAGE—Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders
Todd G. Sears
Dixie Sheridan
Sonya Shields
Linda Stein
Judith Stelboum
Sandy Warshaw
Caroline Garcia
Gloria Weiner
April E. Wilson

September 27, 2004 Lighthouse Conference Center, NYC
Monday, September 27th, 2004
6:30-9:30pm
The Lighthouse Theater
111 East 59th Street
between Lexington & Park Avenue
Take the N/R/W/4/5/6 Trains to Lexington Ave/59th Street

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
& All Out Films
Present a benefit screening of

Laughing Matters

A feature length festival favorite starring 4 of our favorite lesbian comic divas—Kate Clinton, Marga Gomez, Suzanne Westenhoefer, and Karen Williams. The film features hilarious performances, unscripted backstage footage and revealing in-depth interviews.

Plus, joining us for the evening
Kate Clinton, Marga Gomez, Karen Williams and Director, Andrea Meyerson

Astraea's 2004 Comic to Watch Out For!!! - Performance by Julie Goldman

Tickets for this benefit start at $50
Sponsorship opportunities start at $100

Enter Raffle to Win Vacation Getaway to Palm Springs! Purchase at the Lynn Campbell event or contact Astraea directly if you are unable to attend.

First Place:
Join Women On A Roll, the largest social organization for lesbians in Southern California for Dinah Shore Weekend 2005 in Palm Springs! March 24-27, 2005. Package includes: Three-night stay at the Palm Mountain Resort (in the heart of downtown Palm Springs), all the scheduled parties and events offered by Women On A Roll: Welcome Reception, Pool Party, Dance Party and more. Dinah Shore Weekend brings thousands of women to Palm Springs from all over the world!

Second Place:
Movie Poster and DVD of Laughing Matters signed by Kate Clinton, Marga Gomez, Suzanne Westenhoefer and Karen Willams.

Buy a book of 5 raffle tickets for $20 or $5 tickets each.

For more information about how you can get involved, call Candace Hewitt at 212.529.8021 x14, or email candace@astraeafoundation.org.

The Lynn Campbell Memorial Fund was established in memory of Lynn, a friend and supporter of Astraea. During her brief 28 years, Lynn devoted her immense talents and energies to many social justice issues, including the women's, labor, lesbian and gay political movements. Astraea funds organizations and projects that best represent Lynn's commitment and vision.

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