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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