15th Annual National Coming Out Day Luncheon

presented by Quorum, the Twin Cities
GLBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce

Friday, October 10, 2008
Minneapolis Convention Center
Room L100 (Lower Level)

Thank You

Thank you to all who contributed to the great success of the 2008 Luncheon. Together 500 members of the GLBTA community reflected on both the progress we have achieved and the obstacles that yet remain.

Photos from the 15th Annual National Coming Out Day Luncheon

Photo Credit: Jana Noonan

The resounding message of this day was clear: We must, each of us, live honestly and authentically. By confronting prejudice with our voices and our stories, we can dull its sting and sap its power. In a world where too many still suffer from hate and violence, we must take a stand.

Featured Speakers

Host: Laura Smidzik, Executive Director, Project 515
Jessi Tebben, Program Director, Out4Good, Minneapolis Public Schools
Walter Schubert, Founder and CEO, the Schubert Group, LLC; Founding Board Member, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce; National Board Member, PFLAG
Congressman Keith Ellison, Vice-Chair of Bipartisan Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus

Community Participation

We invite community participation at every level, whether sponsorsing the event, filling a table of ten, providing input on speakers, or reserving an Exhibitor Table. If your company or organization would like to show support for the National Coming Out Day Luncheon, contact Quorum's Executive Director, Sam McClure, at 651-646-1029 or review the 2008 sponsor levels to better understand what opportunities exist.