April 8 , 2008

Thank You, Men of Mautner!
We'd like to extend a very special thanks to all of our supporters who joined us on March 19 to celebrate our third annual Men of Mautner celebration! This year, Deacon Maccubbin, founder and owner of Lambda Rising, was honored with the Men of Mautner Award. "Through Lambda Rising and his many other contributions, he has truly helped to promote and sustain our community," said Leslie Calman, the Mautner Project's Executive Director.



Pictured above, from left to right: Earl Fowlkes, Clarence Fluker, and Councilman David Catania. At left, David Weidner and his partner, board member Bill Gannon, both hosts, enjoy the festivities.

and safety, and more - plus special topics for lesbian and bisexual women, gay and bisexual men, and transgender women and men.

In Memory: Jan Welch
Jan Welch, a lifelong feminist activist, and part of our family here at the Mautner Project, died at her home in Alexandria, VA, on March 31, 2008. She had pancreatic cancer.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Jan grew up in Washington, DC, and returned to Pennsylvania to attend Temple University where she studied English and horticulture.  Jan owned and operated her own landscaping business in Philadelphia where she was always proud of having exhibited at the renowned Philadelphia Flower Show.  After returning to DC in the late 1970's, Jan managed Blackistone's Florist.  She continued her love of flowers and plants throughout her life.  Her favorite and last job was working for Pulp - a card, gift, and everything store in DC.

In the early 1970's, Jan was chapter president of Philadelphia NOW and considered the first out lesbian chapter president in the country. Jan leaves behind her devoted partner of 26 years, Alice Cohan.

A friend put our thoughts best: "...for many of us, it is the simple memories of friendship filled with laughs...chuckles, really! Thank you Jan, I miss you already."

To honor Jan, donations can be made in Jan's memory to the
Feminist Majority, the National Organization for Women, or the Mautner Project.

Raffle tickets are now on sale now! Prizes include:

• 1st Prize: $10,000 Cash!!
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• 3rd Prize: $1,000 Gift Certificate
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To purchase tickets please call
202-332-5536 or email us at info@mautnerproject.org, or click here to learn more.

All funds raised benefit the Mautner Project's Health, Education, and Direct Services Programs.

Drawing will occur on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 8:30 p.m.
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Raffle Ticket price $100
Winner Need Not be Present to Win
Odds of Winning 1 in 200
Aggregate value of raffle prizes estimated at $13,000
Must be 18 years of age to enter
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Mautner Project Partners with D.C.'s Project WISH!
The Mautner Project and Project Wish are partnering to increase access to No Cost:

• annual mammograms
• clinical breast exams
• pap tests and pelvic exams
• transportation to and from exams (for women with limited resources)

If you are a woman between ages 40-64 with limited or no health insurance, please call D. Magrini at 202-332-5536 for more information. Please forward to anyone who might be interested! Spread the word!

The Mautner Project improves the health of lesbians, bisexual, and transgender women who partner with women, and their families, through advocacy, education, research, and direct service. We envision a healthcare system that is guided by social justice and responsive to the needs of all people.

Health Education Team
Mautner Project: The National Lesbian Health Organization
202.332.5536