Presidents Circle
The Presidents Circle recognizes the visionary individuals whose personal dedication and philanthropic investments enable the Pride Bands Alliance to fulfill our mission of pride and visibility through music.
Launched in 2015 by past Pride Bands Presidents Doug Litwin, Russell Ben Williams, Judy Ames, Robb Blackwell, Adam DeRosa and Betsy Smith, the Presidents Circle recognizes annual contributions of $500 or more to support Pride Bands special events.
We are thankful for the donors who have joined Presidents Circle these past six years. They have contributed more than $108,000 to help Pride Bands participate in special events like Stonewall 50-WorldPride 2019 and to assist in funding commissioned pieces. Individuals who have donated to the fund for in 2023 are listed to the right.
Recognition Criteria
The Presidents Circle recognizes donors whose leadership gifts equal or exceed $500 within a conference year. Gifts of cash between each Pride Bands Alliance conference will be recognized by membership in the Presidents Circle.
Membership Considerations
- A “Presidents Circle” sticker on the name tag of all current members at the annual Pride Bands Conference.
- An annual Honor Roll listing current Presidents Circle members on the Pride Bands website and in the concert program at the annual conference.
- Recognition of the Presidents Circle members at the conference concert by the current Pride Bands President.
- Priority registration for Pride Bands Alliance Special Events.
- A Special Presidents Circle Reception during the Pride Bands Alliance Conference.
A Lifetime Membership to the Presidents Circle honors those who pledge $5,000 or more. Payments may be made as a one-time payment or as a pledge to donate over 10 years. Lifetime Members will receive a special lapel pin, when their payments are complete, along with special recognition at the annual Presidents Circle reception.
2023 Presidents Circle
Honor Roll
Aaron Rambo & William Leschorn
Adam DeRosa & John Garcia
Alfredo Gomez Jr.
Alison Jordan & Fran Long
Betsy Smith & Cindy Braunheim
Blake Velde & Brian Fisher
Clifton Norris & Dr. Christopher Palazzolo
Dan Bassett & Francis Lyn
David Doan
David E. McBee & George R. Allica
Deborah Hirsch & Teresa Clemens
Dencil White
Doug Litwin
Eddie Young
Gary Carroll
Gary Moline
Harvey Zuckman & Phil Oxman
Jason B. LeBrun & Jason A. Dixon
Judy Ames & Laura Whitbeck
Julian Lander
Kevin Taylor & Michael Moore
Laura Whitbeck & Judy Ames
Lisa Mace & Nancy Wintle
Melissa Terrell
Michael Mehr
Miranda Rodriquez & Autumn Lamphier
Nanette King & Susan Gurney
Nicole Fallin & Mandi MacDonald
Patrice Mustaafaa
Randy Sampson & David Cooperman
Rick Vaughan & Walter Sherman
Robb Blackwell
Zef Hernandez-Hersh & Aric Hersh
in memoriam
Steve Messina
Debra Hunt & Connie Moore
Loren McGlade