Pride 2007 Podcast - Interview with 2007 Pride Chair Joe Stefanko

Join Karla Rothan, Executive Director of Stonewall Columbus as she interviews Joe Stefanko the Chair of Pride on the first podcast ever done by Stonewall Columbus. Find out about entertainment, merchandise and where to get more info about Pride 2007.

Your Opinion Matters! We want your opinion about Stonewall Columbus

Stonewall Columbus is updating its 5 and 10 year plans for the center. Please assist us in this planning by completing this short anonymous survey. Your frank and honest feedback will allow the center to get a better picture of the opinion of the community it serves.

Follow this link to take the short survey:
http://www.stonewallcolumbus.org/surveys/shortsurvey/

It’s Not to Late to Advertise in the 07/08 Lavender Listings

Because of the overwhelming response we have received to this years Lavender Listings, we don’t want to leave anyone out. Don’t miss your opportunity to support Stonewall and gain exposure for your GLBT friendly business with an advertisement in the online or print editions of the 2007/2008 Lavender Listings.

We have EXTENDED the deadline for advertising in this years Lavender Listings. Get your contracts in by February 28th and artwork by March 5th to be included! Ask about our first time advertiser discounts.

Visit http://www.stonewallcolumbus.org or http://www.lavenderlistings.com today for more information.

Stonewall Columbus Board of Trustees Hires Executive Director

The President of the Board of Trustees, Kelly Jaeger, announced today the appointment of Karla Rothan to serve as Executive Director of Stonewall Columbus, Inc.

In announcing Ms Rothan’s appointment, President Jaeger said: “Stonewall Columbus and the LGBT community are fortunate to have someone of Karla Rothan’s experience to help ensure that the management and operation of the agency is as efficient and effective as possible.” Rothan has been leading the organization since July of 2006 as the Interim Center Director. “After restructuring the organization, the board made the decision to hire an Executive Director to lead and Rothan was our first choice,” said Jaeger. “I have treasured her wise counsel and ‘no-nonsense’ businesslike views on how to address the challenges facing Stonewall Columbus.” Jaeger added: “Rothan is the perfect individual to build upon the successes we have had in the past year and to bring the management of the agency to the next level of performance.”

A longtime volunteer for Stonewall Columbus, Rothan chaired the Pride Festival and March for several years in addition to helping with the organization’s annual fundraiser,

A Night OUT. Ms Rothan served as the marketing and communications person for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging for seven years. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Rothan worked for several years at the Wexner Center for the Arts.

Non-profit organizations are not new to Rothan; she co founded a non-profit theatre company in 1992 and has worked in the non-profit realm for most of her career.

“I am honored to be able to serve my LGBT community as the leader of Stonewall Columbus,” said Rothan. “As the journey unfolds I am confident there will be many successes that our community can celebrate. One project that is vital to our city is the completion of the first LGBT Community Center.  I hope that all of you will join Stonewall Columbus in making that dream a reality.”

Stonewall Columbus serves the Central Ohio LGBT community by providing a community center and offering programming and services that enhance the well-being and visibility of our diverse community through discovery, affirmation and celebration.

For more information, you can visit our website at www.stonewallcolumbus.org or call the Stonewall Columbus Community Center at 614-299-7764.

Stonewall Center Closed on February 14th Due to Weather

The Stonewall Center will be closed on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 due to bad weather. The center will reopen Thursday, weather permitting.