I want to thank the diverse and very sexy crowd of POZ guys, poz-friendly NEG
guys, preppies, jocks, alternative types, daddies, boys, leather men, drag
queens, regular Joes and, yes, even the handful of straight men and women who
packed CLUB+ this past Saturday night to help raise funds for L.A. Shanti. Your
diversity, friendliness and camaraderie proved that HIV is not synonymous with
fear and rejection. Saturday night was a party that celebrated vibrant lives,
making new friends and breaking barriers. I especially appreciated the volunteer
"Hosts" (Nigel, Mike, Scott & John) who mingled throughout the crowd - starting
conversations, making introductions and welcoming people to CLUB+. You set an
excellent example that inspired many of the party-goers to make it their goal to
meet EVERYONE at the party that night. By the end of the evening, I think
everyone knew super-friendly party-goers Craig, Dan and Steve. LOL!

DJ Jason (of GAMeBoi at Rage) kept the dance floor jumpin' with an upbeat and
fun vibe right through closing time, when the crowd kept shouting for him to
play "just one more"! Due to the crowd's overwhelmingly "positive" response
(probably half the crowd grabbed me to say how GREAT the DJ was), DJ Jason will
be back to spin The Summer Splash Party in August. As a special treat, DJ Bryan
(founder of Strength In Numbers) will kick-off the party from 9:30pm to 10:30pm
making his DJ debut!!! Just for fun, we're adding a wading pool, beach balls to
toss about and shot specials every half hour. So, jump into your favorite beach
attire (shoes required) and join the party at the next CLUB+ on Saturday, August
21st!
Most of you know, that in addition to being a fundraiser (100% of the proceeds
goes directly to benefit L.A. Shanti HIV/AIDS Service Organization), I produce
CLUB+ so EVERYONE living with HIV (and I believe everyone on the Planet is
living with HIV, whether you're HIV+ or not) can meet, mingle and make new
friends in a safe and vibrant atmosphere where a person's status is not an
issue. Thank you for making my vision become such a successful reality this past
Saturday night. You ROCK!

I look forward to seeing you all the third Saturday of every month at Apache
Dance Bar! Look for me and say "Hi"!

Peace!
Jae Ross
www.ClubPlusLA.com










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