| BENEFITS - MISCELLANEOUS | |
| For "One-time" or infrequent events |
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2007 |
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Contact: Durk Dehner Attending:
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| 05/05/2007 | A successful event. Michael Kirwan did a lovely job cooking. Durk
sold some artwork! |
| 05/03/2007 | |
Contact: Durk
Dehner Attending: Dehner, Goldie, Scott |
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| 03/21/2007 | Dehner would like to write article on how contests are changing
and how erotic art is becoming more a part of them. The video from this
event can go up on web. |
| 02/14/2007 | ToFF is co-beneficiary w/ Being Alive. CONTEST AND SILENT AUCTION IS AT RICHS DANCE CLUB IS SAME NIGHT AS THE LLBEAR DANCE AFTERWARDS. IN SILENT AUCTION. BE IN TOUCH WITH CURTIS ON DONATION FROM OUR WEBSITE. RARITY IS A TOTAL OF ABOUT FIVE BUSTER LEATHER ARCHIVES DONATE TO THE
LEATHER ARCHIVES. PICTURES OF ART WORK WE WILL DONATE. \ DISPATCHES FOR PRESS, IMAGES OF WHAT IS GOING DONATED. PHOTOS FOR THE
GALLERIES. LETS GET THE VIDEO PIECE COMPLETED WE CAN PUT IT |
Contact: Durk
Dehner Contest
held at the LA Eagle on Friday & Saturday. |
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| 03/21/2007 | Tom's Parties
to show photos from event. |
| 02/28/2007 | From an e-mail to Sister Bubbles, coordinator, from Durk: 1. What is the maximum capacity of guests we may have? |
| 02/26/2007 | From a letter to Sister Bubbles, coordinator, from Durk: The Tom of Finland Foundation House will be open to the invited guests
of The Sisters of Perputual Indulgence on Sunday March 4 from 1pm -
5pm. The Foundation will open all three floors of the facility showcasing
over 150 original works of art that are presently on exhibit , with
entree to Toms Studio and a rare look at some of his private archives.
Along with this there will be a viewing of works that have just been
framed and shall be going on exhibit next fall here at the foundation
house. with a special showing of rare bar and bathhouse posters from
Los Angeles and other locales past with a display of the deceased artists
TANK'S work in reproduction format which along with other art will be
available for sale that afternoon. The Sisters will be putting on a
spread of edibles and drinks for their honored guests and the foundation
will open up our visual edibles for your consumption...invited guests
only. if you think you should be one of them then speak to Durk Dehner
at the foundation or Sister Bubbles of the sisters at sisterbubbles1@aol.com
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| 02/20/2007 | From what Louie has been able to determine, Being Alive is the sole
beneficiary of the Mr. Sister Leather contest. |
| 02/10/2007 | Confirmation received. There will be an admission at the door and
the proceeds are to benefit.? us I think. Not to worry I will find out
for Monday. Well that's what press releases are for. More to follow.
Just spoke to one person and gave confirmation today. |
2006 |
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Contact: Durk
Dehner |
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| 11/24/2006 | |
| 11/18/2006 | |
Contact: Durk
Dehner |
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| 08/24/2006 | |
| 08/17/2006 | We have in the Foundation's Stock: |
| 06/20/2006 | Roger e-mails the September date and that we will be participating. |
Contact: Durk
Dehner Dehner suggests making the opening a fundraiser and hanging the Coming
of Age exhibition. Needs to have conversation w/ Cliff. |
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| 07/23/2006 | Western Project exhibition Dehner reports that Cliff may be willing
to do fundraiser on date different from opening night. |
| 06/28/2006 | Cliff mentions that it will not be a benefit, but that he'll be
running two ads in Frontiers magazine. He will be sending us a press
release on the event. |
| 06/24/2006 | |
Events
Page Listing Contact: Scott Time: 2 - 8 PM CAPACITY: 700? (It's very hot out there, and to make sure that we can have maximum numbers allowed in, we need to make the parking lot workable). Title/Theme: SWEATBOX! MCs: Scott MUSIC: Bryan Pfeifer has agreed to DJ again - cost $250 (same as last year, his prices went up but he gave us last year's price! :) ARTISTS: (Babcock) We will need 2/3 Artists (can someone work on getting
them), ACTIVITIES:
PRIZES / GIVE-AWAYS: ( ) Roger,
ITEMS FOR SALE:
SPONSORS TO APPROACH:
ENTERTAINMENT:
SPACE: DECOR: SIGNS: MATERIALS: EQUIPMENT:
SCHEDULE: NONE GUEST LIST: SPECIAL GUESTS/PRESS: ? PROMO:
Note for 2007 / 3rd Annual: Use ToFF logo on card?
Drop "the" from Tom of Finland Foundation on promo materials
and reformat web address and fone #s. |
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| 08/27/2006 | Eric, the mgr (?) from MJ's. says this was a fine "take"
at the door. Nobody knew how the date would work (w/ Sunset Junction).
The $ ToFF made is nothing to sneeze at. If there is a 3rd annual event
- Louis will create a seperate Planning Page for MJ's. |
| 08/24/2006 | All is set. Scott still trying to find a kiddie pool. Help! |
| 08/23/2006 | Flyered 14 places in Weho and Silverlake. E-Mail Blast also went
out. Ad in IN magazine came out this week. |
| 08/09/2006 | Scott confirmed date and time and sent additional planning information.
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| 07/23/2006 | Dehner and Scott will get together to discuss. Parking lot may not be available. |
| 06/30/2006 | Dehner/Scott need to be back in touch with Eric who is the coordinator now for the line up of events there. Michaeljohn was somewhat discouraging about it as they just did one last weekend and it was not a good turn out. Dehner reminded him that ToFF brought in a decent crowd a year ago. So it is up to Scott whether to do it or not. Dehner is hoping to take this window and travel to Europe to visit Finland and family in Holland and also to visit London and Berlin - so he would not be there for support. |
| 06/28/2006 | MJs is good with date. |
| 06/26/2006 | Dehner to talk to Scott about this possible date. |
| 08/12/2005 | We didn't do sponsors for this event (except MJ's). Confirm DJ. |
Contact: Dan
Berkowitz Event Contact
List Names, phone numbers, e-mails of all participants. (MS Word
Format) Time: 8 - 11 PM Admission $7 (Previously was planned at $10.) SPACE CONTACT: Bill Chrisley, general manager. 323.252.8615. bclajr@yahoo.com ToFF Board / Staff attending. Babcock, Dehner, Sharp, On Aug 18, 19, 25 & 26, there is a 20th anniversary production
of Jerker at Space on Fountain. The director, Michael Kearns, would
love to have the walls full of Tom of Finland art and make one performance
a benefit. Also under consideration is a Sunday afternoon w/ readings
of erotica. |
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| 08/05/2006 | The reception will be wine & cheese. Was it decided that ToFF would provide the food and drink, and in return would take the door as a benefit? |
| 08/04/2006 | It has come to the attention of ToFF on this date that Space doesn't have insurance in place for the art that will be shown. The Foundation doesn't have a policy for this off-site exhibition as it is customary that the providing facility provides such insurance. ToFF is going forward with the exhbition but cannot take responsibility for damage or theft of work while the exhibition is there. ToFF will have each of the artists sign a statement that they will not hold the Foundation responsible. ToFF cannot advise the artists, one way or another, on keeping work up after the Saturday evening event. Admission was settled at $7, because the sign at the door says so. Volunteers to arrive at 7:30. Some artists will bail after the opening due to insurance issues. |
| 08/03/2006 | Is general membership $10 and ToFF members $7? |
| 07/27/2006 | Berkowitz sends out contact list by e-mail. Louie posts a link to
it (above). |
| 07/25/2006 | Joe Hilton will not be available. Live models not mentioned on promotional
materials, so that activity probably cancelled. |
| 07/23/2006 | Berkowitz sends out reminder to artists to stop by the space itself
to see what the walls look like and suggests that they work out a time
to hang their art before August 5. ToFF webmaster and the people at
Space need artist bios. Dehner to supply Kearns w/ ToF artwork. |
| 06/27/2006 | List the artists in alphabetical order. If we can get models to pose, the exhibiting artists will probably
not be doing the sketching. |
| 06/26/2006 | Each artist will have a space approximately 7' wide x 4' high in which to display their work (the ceilings are high). Artwork can be hung during the week preceding the opening, and the pieces should be removed sometime during the period of August 28-30. Art that is for sale or not. Each artist to prepare a short bio with
contact info, which ToFF will print and post. ToFF will have an exhibit
about the life and work of Tom. Promotional materials for WHLA EAFW
available to hand out. |
| 06/24/2006 | Berkowitz met with Michael a few days ago to work out (some) details -- and will have more details in the next several days. The precise name of the venue is "Space at Fountain's End" and they don't like to use the word "The" before "Space." It will be a wine and cheese reception with the artists. Hopefully, there will also be a few artists sketching models throughout the evening to provide some eye candy -- they have a small stage area in the space. The Foundation will provide the wine and cheese, and in return will keep all proceeds of the evening as a Benefit. Kearns will be promoting the event (and the ongoing exhibit) to his email and mailing lists, and ToFF should do the same. The exhibit will remain up through the weekend of the 27nd, and will need to be struck within the few days after that date. A number of other events will be happening throughout August, and Michael plans to open the Space for longer periods before and after, so that people can come view the exhibit at those hours, in addition to during an actual event. They very much would like to use a Tom image to promote the event on
postcards and their website -- hopefully Durk will work something out
with them soon. |
| 05/07/2006 | There will be the erotic reading and the stage production. ToFF
will do exhibition in lobby that will be up for the whole run. Artists
to be invited to show: Jay Jorgensen; Ivy Bottini; Miguel Reyes; Michael
Kirwan. The back wall will display the history of Tom. |
| 02/05/2006 | ToFF Board says this is something to look into. It might be a good way to get, and use, new artwork-banners. |
Contact: Durk
Dehner That Man: Peter Berlin Website Contact: Jim Tushinski |
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| 06/07/2006 | Wednesday June 7, 7:30 PM, Rigler Theatre
@ the Egyptian Theatre |
| 05/19/2006 | That Man: Peter Berlin, the story of the 1970s gay sex–icon, will
be available on DVD on June 13. |
Contact: Durk
Dehner Contact: oclacoordinator@yahoo.com |
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| 05/13/2006 | Noon - 7 PM |
Contact: Durk
Dehner |
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| 04/26/2006 | 08:30 to 10:00 PM |
Contact: Durk
Dehner EAGLE contact: Charlie Matula (add last name to "Friends" list) |
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| 04/08/2006 | 9pm - 2 am |
| 05/09/2006 | |
| Contact: Durk
Dehner Public Notice |
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| 03/12/2006 | ToFF is co-beneficiary w/ Being Alive. ToFF to set up display panels and table for hand outs @ venue. Hang ToFF banner and art "posters". Board/Satff going to SD: Berkowitz. Dehner, Goldie. Scott. Michael
Kirwan. Anthony Cendaus. Volunteer Doug from Vancouver. Sharp? Yes,
Sharp. Someone had to drive. |
| 05/09/2006 | Waiting to hear from Graylin. Dehner will call to find out the amount
of what we made. |
| 03/18/2006 | |
| Contact: Durk
Dehner Public Notice |
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| 03/12/2006 | Send letter to thank the Sisters and let them know how the proceeds
will be spent by the Foundation and how they will be honored here. They
brought in over $6,000 and the Board discussed, and agreed, that we
take 50% for use in General Fund and then the other will be used in
the construction of a presentation area in the Library Room and a art
folio storage area in that closet for all art that is turned over to
the Foundation for the purpose of ToFF showing it to the public with
the intention of finding owners for it and thus providing more income
for the artists that it belongs to. We will send out a press release
via email and hard mail to local Los Angeles publications announcing
the very generous contribution made by the sisters to the Foundation.
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| 02/18/2006 | 9 PM |
| 02/03/2006 | |
| 01/08/2006 | This event will be the capper to the Commanders Dinner evening -
everyone will be invited to go over to the Gauntlet. What is the cover
charge? The hours? |
| 01/05/2006 | Received by e-mail: Dear Friends, Board Members, and Staff of the Tom of Finland Foundation, On behalf of the Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, I'd
like to share with you our intentions of helping out the Foundation.
We will be hosting our 6th Mr. Sister Leather Contest. The event will
take place on Saturday, February 18th at the Gauntlet II in Silver Lake.
We have decided that the proceeds raised that evening will benefit the
Tom of Finland Foundation. We hope that you will join us that evening.
There will be more details to come, but please feel free to contact
me with any questions or concerns. |
2005 |
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Sponsored by the City of West Hollywood. STATUS: Active Contact: Durk Dehner |
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| 08/24/2005 | I guess it's official.
Added to Events Page and Volunteers Page. |
A "Tom of Finland night" benefiting the Foundation. ToFF to receive 25% of door (£7 entrance)? Expected attendance 300-400. ToFF to lend banners. Possible for Saturday night - "Mr. Tom of Finland/Europe" contest (audience judging). Events Page Listing STATUS: In negotiation as of 08/05/05. Contact: Durk Dehner |
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| 08/05/2005 | In negotiation. (Not posted to Public Pages yet.) |
Events Page Listing (Rescheduled from 07/31/2005) Contact: Scott Time: 2-7 CAPACITY: 700 (It's very hot out there, and to make sure that we can have maximum numbers allowed in, we need to make the parking lot workable). Title/Theme: SWEAT!/Tea dance. MCs: Durk and Scott. MUSIC: (DD) DJ BRYAN PFEIFER (confirmed?) ACTIVITIES: (Scott?)
PRIZES / GIVE-AWAYS:
ITEMS FOR SALE:
SPONSORS TO APPROACH:
ENTERTAINMENT:
SPACE:
DECOR:
SIGNS:
MATERIALS:
EQUIPMENT:
SCHEDULE: NONE GUEST LIST: (Scott Y)
SPECIAL GUESTS/PRESS: None/None PROMO: ToFF Postcards and posters. MJ's runs ads. |
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| 08/12/2005 | We didn't do sponsors for this event (except MJ's). Confirm DJ. |
| 08/11/2005 | MJ's own BBQ guy will be there (late aft.?) No disclaimer to be posted
on ToFF website or e-news - only the sign posted @ event and no flyers
need to be handed out for the other "SWEAT!". The "shower"
may need to be build (and not borrowed). |
| 08/05/2005 | Need people to flyer at the door of the MJs for the following nights:
next Friday and Saturday (as MJ's staff refuse to do it). On Tuesday night
there is a group that uses a professional shower used in nightclubs. We
shall go and find out if its possible to rent it from them for our event
and what would be involved. 12 volunteers requested for parking lot set
up. The whole parking lot has been approved for having drinks. |
| 08/05/2005 | Durk, Doug O. and Richard W. to look at space flash enclosure. Liquor
to be sold on patio. More promotion needed for event. We need more help
in gettin flyers out. |
| 07/29/2005 | No activities planned for event yet. Can we use "SWEAT!" as
name of event? Infringement? Make deal with owner of name (hand out his
cards @ event?). |
| 07/17/2005 | Scott and Durk to schedule planning meeting when Scott returns from
Florida. |
| 07/04/2005 | Date rescheduled to 08/14/2005. |
| 06/24/2005 | Michaeljohn wants to change the date, yet again. Tom Walker to check
with him to see if 08/07 is good. Scott hasn't heard yet, but will call
and bug him 06/25 or 06/26. |
| 06/10/2005 | Tea Dance? Scott spoke with Tom briefly (and some of the other staff)
about parking lot events and he will do some more homework. Once DD gets
the go-ahead he will search for some "name" dee jays (local
ones that would do it for free or for a token like $100 or so). |
| 06/08/2005 | Maybe something with Sweat in the title - since we will also have the
patio and it will most likely be hot and sweaty in late July. Not sure
what imaging we can use with that theme - I was thinking instead of T-shirts
or tank tops we could make "sweat towels" (small little towels
with ToFF logo or imaging on it.) I have seen this done at other events
(ex. IML) and it seems to go over well (people can use them for cum-rags
after the event) and people could put them in their right or left pocket
to decare themseves if they choose of just have it hanging out of their
zipper! |
| 06/05/2005 | Date is set for 07/31/05. Theme TBD. "GROIN" is no longer
under consideration. |
| 05/27/2005 | Berkowitz will not be available on July 31st as he will be on the east
coast. |
| 05/14/2005 | Scott has to be out of town on the 17th. Does the 31st work? |
| 05/13/2005 | Scott confirms date w/ Tom Walker of 07/17/2005. Will contact him in
June so planning can start. (Changed from tentative date of 07/24/2005.) |
| 03/17/2005 | Posted on Planning Calendar. Planning begins. Parking Lot party? Parking
lot for customer use? No details as of yet. |
| 03/16/2005 | July 24th - confirmed date for event. |
| 02/21/2005 | Arrange a time in summer. MJs postponing the expansion of the patio
for the time being. Saturday night or possible Sunday afternoon.
Booted and Jockstrap wrestling theme? Strip Poker theme? Mexican masked wrestlers for performers? $5.00 to $6.00 door charge. Postcard for MJs event. ToFF's schedule is filling up fast so date/plans need to be set ASAP. |
| 12/05/2004 | Board members agreed to hold an event at MJ's in 2005. |
Events Page: Listing A benefit for the Foundation. Dan Berkowitz will be there to help call the games. 2-3 Volunteers needed. 9th Avenue Bistro |
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| 05/10/2005 | Will Clark receives ToFF logo and has been been promoting the event. |
Events Page Listing Time: 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Marc Arranaga is putting this weekend together and wants to involve the Foundation in the event which includes an Exhibition, Book Signing, Reception and Roundtable Discussions. A copy of each book that is part of this event will be donated
to the Foundation's Library. |
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| 03/18/2005 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM ToFF is not selling anything from the Foundation (nor ToFC) at this event. The focus is on Marc's artists. ToFF is supplying cheese and crackers. |
| 02/23/2005 | Meeting with Mark: Noon - HQ Need 6 ToFF volunteers? for reception. |
| 01/28/2005 | ToFF logo send to Marc to place on event invitation.
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| 01/21/2005 | Marc would promote Friday night as a preview and benefit fundraiser for TOFF. Cash donation at the door (max $5)? VIP list with patrons that will come in for free. Interested in mailing to the TOFF list, but because of postage costs he doesn't think he can mail to more that a thousand. Only local zip codes? Needs ToFF assistance with the wording of the event for the press release and invite card.
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| 01/19/2005 | ToFC to help with sales and $ processing?
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Events Page Listing EXHIBITION: For-sale show at the Design & Decor Gallery and Framers.
Michael Kirwan has contributed a large number of illustrations to ToFF.
They are all "straight" and from men's magazines. The sale
of these illustrations profits the Foundation. Gallery owner Eddy Coyote
and Sharp have curated a show of approx. 25 pieces for this show. Work
to be returned to Foundation framed. Design & Decor to split profits
from sales. |
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| 03/12/2005 | 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM A special one-night-only exhibit at Santa Ana, CA gallery. |
| 02/27/2005 | Eddy picks up final selection of artwork. |