Sunday, March 13, 2011

February 13, Nearly Wed Game

EROC/MENY-ROC co-sponsored the Nearly Wed Game with Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church at 140 Alex Bar & Grill. Couples from Euality Rochester, Image Out, Rochester Gay Men's Chorus and PFLAG (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) competed for prizes in the Valentine's Day themed event. The grand prize of a romantic stay at a bed & breakfast was awarded to Bess Watts & Anne Tischer, together 17 years and married in Canada in 2006.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

February 8 Marriage Equality Day





Marriage Equality Day in Albany drew over 350 advocates from across the state, including 2 busloads from Rochester and Buffalo. The day went smoothly despite the bitter cold and the "take home" sentiment among the attendees was that not only will be a marriage vote this spring, but that it will successful...provided we do the footwork needed.