Daily Archives: 10/17/2009

(Community Matters) Pres Obama comes out against efforts to overturn gay marriage in Maine and DC. Thank you, Mr. President

(Community Matters) Tonight launched 2010 Fusebox Festival. The Merged event was introductory, super entertainment led by my favorite local composer and musician, Graham Reynolds.

Amy Bryant, Hilary, Steven

Robert Torian, Michael Mitchell & JD Nasaw

Hank Cathey & Fusebox founder & artistic director, Ron Berry

Gina Patterson, Brent Hasty, Eric Midgley & Stephen Mills

Hil

(Community Matters) President Obama spoke today in College Station at Pres. Former Pres. George WH Bush’s Thousand Points of Light Conference. His speech emphasized his focus and prioritization for public service as a key component of all his plans for community building/community change.

White House guests were shuttled from a parking lot to auditorium doors: Rick Cofer (left but not pictured), Trey Salinas, Kirk Rudy, Amy Everhart, Ian Davis & Hilary in right back

Hilary, our niece

I’m so sorry Steven wasn’t able to join us. I loved taking our niece, Hilary, who flew in from Tulsa.

Pres. Obama’s graciousness and call for volunteerism, for shared sacrifice is refreshing and so needed by our country today. A&M’s Big Event was repeatedly recognized and widely applauded. They just completed their 27th year. I couldn’t have been prouder, having been the treasurer & a part of the founding team for the event it’s first year.