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Welcome and Congratulate

Buck Stone

on his new position as our American National Star Pageantry National Promoter

Congratulation to

George Johnson

Your New 2014 Mr. American National Star

Saturday November 9 2013 Miss Kitty’s-Saloon

Buck Stone Wow. I apologize in advance that this a long read but its necessary. This weekend was truly the most amazing experience of my life. Oh where to begin....

First, Thurs. Oct. 31- We had a meet and greet for contestants followed by a Halloween Party & Show. Many contestants got to mingle and come out and celebrate. A great time was had by all. I got to sport the new beautiful shirt that Catia Lee Love had sent me for my step down.

Friday Nov.1 - Eight wonderful contestants competed for Mr. American National Star 2014. Big congrats to our winner- George Johnson. And thank you ‘GEO’ for staying to judge the Miss competition the following evening. Emotions ran high as I stepped down as Mr. ANS Emeritus. It filled my heart with joy to see so many supporters of the system in the crowd. And when I thought I was done the number and turned around to see my 8 gentlemen and the rest of the ANS court smiling and tipping me, I was overwhelmed with the greatest feeling ever. I did it!

Sat. Nov. 2- Eight lovely ladies battled it out for the Miss ANS 2014 title. Jazmyn Turrelle- Miss ANS Emeritus was stunning and poised in her step down. Once I again I cried and cried as she made her final walk.

I knew we had shared so many moments this past year that would change our lives and that of others forever. I was so very proud of Jazmyn and congrats to our winner- Miss ANS 2014- Charnay M. Cassadine. You will have a fabulous reign doll!

Sun. Nov. 3- We had our contestant luncheon at Miss Kitty’s. The majority of our contestants for the weekend and their guests came out to enjoy a short meeting and announcements. It is here that I announced that I am taking over as the National Promoter for American National

Star Pageantry. Thank you to Clark Austin for believing in me and handing over the reigns to me on such an amazing thing that I call my home and my family.

Lunch was followed by registration and then interview for the Mr. Butch & Miss Femme 2014 ANS contest. 7 contestants came out to compete for these 2 titles.

We opened the pageant that evening with a perfomance by our new Miss ANS and then the contestants from the other two evenings who were in attendance did a walk. We also celebrated the birthdays of Jay Gable and Sista Philsbury. Jazmyn and Kris Kohl did a wonderful job emceeing with me that evening. Congrats to our Miss Femme ANS Emeritus winner- Tareal Phillips and Mr. Butch ANS Emeritus winnerKristian Kyler.

Contestants- If you didn’t get your comment and scoresheets back this weekend, I do have them and can send them to you or meet you if you are local very soon. The master score sheets will be posted this weekend hopefully once I get the PDF files from our head scorer.

Big thanks to our judges panel that was with us all 3 nights of the competitionDominique Sanchez, Frank Butler, Damian

Matrix, and head judge Tiffany Bonet for doing an excellent job. My advice to all of our contestants is to take time to review your comment sheets and feel free to contact the judges for further feedback. Huge thanks to Miss Kitty’s and manager Veronica Duvall for hosting us this weekend as well as the staff of the LaQuinta Inn Conference Center in Downtown Little Rock for being so hospitable to our contestants, promoters, and staff.

Now at the luncheon as well on final night plans were discussed for the next year of ANS. Our board of directors will be announced within the next 30 days. Our national court - Kris Kohl, Charnay Cassadine, Geo, Tareal Phillips, and Kristian Kyler is complete. Will be talking with each of them in a few days to go over their actions plans for their reigns. Please watch facebook for upcoming dates and information about prelims and workshops!

Once again thanks to our promoters- Clark Austin, Kris Kohl, Den Burdette, John Richard Griffey, and Jeffrey Ogle for all their hardwork and dedication to the “System where you can be YOU”, aka American National Star. Nikki Woodley did an awesome job as backstage manager also this weekend. I could not have done it without her.

Well I think that’s enough of a novel for today.

Remember BUCK-A-ROOS to always Hold on to YOUR dream!

Join the models of the 2014 MEN OF HOMORODEO.COM at The Barracks bar in Palm Springs on SATURDAY Nov 9th, 2013 for an amazing show featuring the cowboy gear from PONY EXPRESS! Be sure to hang out to see these amazing men model the best in western apparel (including some amazing undergear! WOOF!) Following the Western wear show by Pony Express Western Stores the calendar men will autograph your 2014 COWBOY SUNSETS charity calendars. http://www.homorodeo.com/calendars2014.shtml CENTER FOR ARTISTIC REVOLUTION

800 Scott St. ( Inside the First Presbyterian Church), Little Rock, Arkansas 72202

Not sure what the Affordable Care Act means to you? Do you have questions about plans and how to sign up? Want help to sign up?

Come and get your questions answered. We’ve invited the four providers for the state of Arkansas as well as independent specialists trained to help you navigate the system and make the best possible decision regarding your health care needs.

While centric to the LGBTQ community this event is open to all who would like to get more information and assistance.

Dinner provided

New Day of The Week!

Come on Out to Miss Kitty’s For Thursday Night Drageoke!

Hosted by Chichi Valdez with special Guest Each Week.

Drink Specials & $1 Jello Shots.

Doors open at 8:00 pm and Kareoke kicks off at 8:30.

21+ to enter and valid I.D. Hope to see familiar faces out

Congratulations to Miss Femme American National Star 2014

Tareal Phillips

On average, men in the United States live sicker and shorter lives than their female counter parts. They face significantly higher rates of heart disease, cancer, suicide and especially HIV and AIDS. Despite making up less than half of the overall population, men account for three out of every four people living with HIV in the U.S. This is driven mostly by the impact that HIV continues to have on gay and bisexual men, especially young gay men of color. In 2010, gay and bisexual men accounted for 63% of estimated new HIV infections in the U.S. and 78% among all men generally.

From 2008 to 2010, new HIV infections increased 22% among young gay men and 12% among gay men overall.

During the month of November, guys across the country are putting down their razors and growing out their facial hair to increase awareness about serious health issues facing men, from prostate and testicular cancer to mental health and depression. This month, NMAC and AID Upstate are asking you to do the same, and help us spark a larger conversation about the need for men to take control of their overall sexual health!

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Congratulation to Charnay Cassadine Miss American National Star 2014

4th-GiGi Galore 3rd-Chealsea Starr 2nd-Karma Seutra 1st-Joel Little Mshay Foster

Who Is It?

for Thanksgiving and toys for Christmas drives within the week. Wayne also suggested that if we raise funds for these events that the organi27 October 2013 zation vote on the use of the funds.

Everyone is encouraged to bring non In the absence of the president and of the perishable goods to our next meeting for these vice president, the secretary, Robert VanHook, drives. called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM with 14

Alan Clark stated that he will get informembers present. mation about assisting the local AIDS resource

The minutes of the last meeting as posted center in regards to our drive. on our face book site were approved as posted.

Alan will also find the information needed

Based on a discussion at the last meetto get us involved in the “Adopt A Highway” ing, the following motion was made by Barbara program.

Reynolds:

Robert reported that we had a good turn “Amend Article IV, Section 1 of our Charter out on Wednesday October 18 at 8:15 PM for the to remove the words ‘at 7:00 PM’” movie “I am Devine” shown at the Hot Springs

The motion was seconded and passed, but Documentary Film Festival. must be voted on at the next meeting in order to An open discussion was held in which we be enacted. The change would allow more flextold of a recent camping event involving several ibility in when the organization meets according of our members. There was also informal disto our differing needs at different times of the cussion of membership involvement and fuyear. ture possible social activities. It was also noted

The Treasurer, Neil Thomas, reported that that several people had sent messages that they we have $ 155.00 in checking and $ 5.00 in our would be absent tonight because of illness. savings accounts. There are funds also yet to be In conclusion, Robert thanked everyone deposited. for coming and invited everyone to stay for our

Rosalin Janczewski reported that informa- social time following the meeting.. tion on the Tee Shirts will be updated following some changes that the suppler is undergoThe meeting was adjourned at 7:25. ing currently. She will be ordering some extra Our next meeting will be November 10, 2013.

Tee Shirt for sale to members. The Shirts are $ 15.00.

Respectfully submitted,

Wayne Weston reported that he will have information regarding our caned goods Robert VanHook, Secretary

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BECAUSE WE CARE, WE ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE DRINKING AND SAFE SEX PRACTICES, ALWAYS.

BECAUSE WE CARE, WE ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE DRINKING AND SAFE SEX PRACTICES, ALWAYS.

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Next Meeting November 10, 2013

Congratulation to

Kristian Kyler

American National Star Butch 2014.

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Brunch, Art and the Film - Brother Outsider: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin Hosted by Randi Equality Romo

Saturday, November 16 at 11:00am.

900 Daisy Bates, Little Rock - Philander Smith College, Harry R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center.

Did you know that an openly gay black man, Bayard Rustin was the chief architect of the 1963 March on Washington? Did you know that President Barack Obama will be presenting the Presidential Medal of Honor posthumously to Bayard Rustin this month? Come and learn more about this important man who was almost erased from history because he was gay and refused to hide.

Free Admission - Open to Philander Smith Students and Community A fantastic social justice themed art show created by artist Sabrina Zarco will be featured for viewing. The artist will be present for questions and discussion.

Following brunch the film (at 12:30) Brother Outsider, the Life and Times of Bayard Rustin will be screened.

Mandy Carter, Co-Founder of the National Black Justice Coalition the largest African-American LGBTQ organization in the nation, will facilitate a discussion following the film. “Civil rights then, where are we now and where are we going?�

Transformation Tuesday

A A Night with the Kings Friday, November 22 @ Miss Kitty’s -Saloon