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ARE YOU ON THE LIST?You should be! It is your free monthly update on what is going in within the community in the Greater Wilmington area! From social activities, charity events, guests speakers, festivals, and the latest LGBT-Friendly businesses, the e-newsletter has you covered.Click For Current Newsletter BE A PART OF THE EVOLUTION!New Out Wilmington always looks for volunteers. Do you have something you can contribute to the e-newsletter? Do you know of an event we should advertise? Please email: newoutwilmington_aol.com to have your article, artwork, of comics submitted!

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Any business or organization can submit an event for our calendar.. If you would like to showcase your event, please click here to contact a NOW staff member. In your email, please provide all details of the event. Your event will be listed within 24 hours of submission. All business and organizations who submit an event must be a listed gold, silver, or bronze sponsor. For more information about becoming a sponsor, click here. New Out Wilmington is a non-profit organization helping the GLBT community in the Greater Wilmington area.

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Sponsor Gold Membership for New Out Wilmington. Annual Renewal Required. Sponsor Gold Membership will list your company and contact information in our business directory. You will also receive a "NOW Friendly" sticker to showcase your support for the LGBT community in the Greater Wilmington area. Gold sponsors will also be printed in our various publications throughout the year including advertisements in event programs and social activities. The company logo will also be placed on our front page of www.outwilmington.com. In addition to front page exposure, gold sponsors will be able to take advantage of our monthly newsletters (that reach over 2000 people) to advertise specials, sales, and other services that your company provides. Email us your announcement before the 15th of each month and have it reach thousands of community members in the next edition! Finally, gold sponsors may submit as many events as they wish to promote their business. Are you having a sale? Providing a new service? Want to generate revenue? Within 24 hours after submitting your event, it will be posted on our calendar for the LGBT community! Partial proceeds from your sponsorship will also be donated to the New Out Wilmington Scholarship Fund for LGBT students enrolled at CFCC or UNCW.

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Sponsor Silver Membership for New Out Wilmington Annual Renewal Required Sponsor Silver Membership will list your company and contact information in our business directory. You will also receive a "NOW Friendly" sticker to showcase your support for the LGBT community in the Greater New Hanover County area. Silver sponsors will also be printed in our various publications throughout the year including advertisements in event programs and social activities. Finally, silver sponsors may submit as many events as they wish to promote their business. Are you having a sale? Providing a new service? Want to generate revenue? Within 24 hours after submitting your event, it will be posted on our calendar for the LGBT community! Partial proceeds from your sponsorship will also be donated to the New Out Wilmington Scholarship Fund for LGBT students enrolled at CFCC or UNCW

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Sponsor Bronze Membership for New Out Wilmington Annual Renewal Required Sponsor Bronze Membership will list your company and contact information in our business directory. You will also receive a "NOW Friendly" sticker to showcase your support for the LGBT community in the Greater New Hanover County area. (If you are interested in submitting calendar events to our organization or having your business featured in our monthly newsletters that reach over 2000 people, please purchase a silver or gold sponsorship). Partial proceeds from your sponsorship will also be donated to the New Out Wilmington Scholarship Fund for LGBT students enrolled at CFCC or UNCW

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As part of the New Out Wilmington (NOW) Organization's commitment to promote equality for all citizens living in our community, one of the goals for our organization is to include the marketing and promotion of member businesses to the community as well as advocating awareness of their diversity. In partnership with other organizations in our community, the NOW Organization contributes to the quality of life within the Greater Wilmington area. New Out Wilmington is the ffirst one-stop organization for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender consumer and teh merchants serving the gay community. By registering your business as "GLBT Friendly" with New Out Wilmington, you'll be reaching our vast community of consumers thanks to our power on the world wide web, our newsletter, and outreach events conducted by our dedicated staff.Do you want to increase your revenues? Do you want more qualified customers? Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people are likely to be consumers of your goods and services as well as your employees. They deserve to be treated equally, respectfully, and fairly, regardless of their orientation, race or gender. Many members of the GLBT community will support businesses, companies, and establishments they perceive as safe, "friendly", responsive, and supportive to their needs. The GLBT market is a strong and growing market. GLBT consumers earn and spend more than the national average. Joining the New Out Wilmington's business and sponsor list makes a statement to the GLBT consumer that you are supportive of their community and their issues. The New Out Wilmington Organization offers you one of a kind opportunity to shake hands with our community. By joining our list, you will have access to everything from a listing in our online GLBT Friendly Business Guide on our website, newsletter advertisements, and various publications at the NOW events held throughout the year. Partial proceeds from your sponsorship will be donated to the NOW Scholarship fund which provides financial assistance to local CFCC and UNCW GLBT students, allowing them to pay tuition, textbooks, and various other fees as these institutions.

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The purchase of a membership will help support New Out Wilmington in providing scholarships to local LGBT students enrolling at Cape Fear Community College and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. A small part of the proceeds also helps keep the NOW website active, the monthly newsletter current, and will allow the organization to plan numerous charity events throughout the year. All members will receive FREE Frank Card (click the link to visit www.frankdeals.com, a $20 Value) providing local dining, entertainment, shopping, and travel savings in the Greater Wilmington Area. This card may be used repeatedly for 12 months providing unlimited discounts and deals to over 480 local businesses. The average member saves over $500 annually by using this discount card. Each level of membership also provides discounted event tickets for activities organized by the NOW organization. These events include the annual Halloween Masquerade, Winter Ball, Henrietta Summer Cruise, and many more!
Choose From 3 Levels of Membership:Gold Membership:Includes FREE Frank Card (Local Discount Card; $20 Value), 20% off of Event Tickets, and one FREE Event TicketSilver Membership:Includes FREE Frank Card (Local Discount Card; $20 Value) and 10% off of Event TicketsBronze Membership:Includes FREE Frank Card (Local Discount Card; $20 Value)

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The NOW (New Out Wilmington) Organization is a nonprofit organization for the LGBT community living in the Wilmington, North Carolina area.

Orginially called "Out Wilmington", the origins of the center can be traced back to 1999, when there was no comprehensive source of information that addressed the special needs of the local LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community. To reach an audience quickly and inexpensively, the LGBT Wilmington News was created, an internet club on Yahoo patterned after Charlotte's successful Carolina Rainbow News; in less than a year, membership swelled from under a dozen to more than 300.

In 2000, the board upgraded the email list into a weekly newsletter and later a website called Outwilmington.com. It quickly became the authoritative local source of information on a range of topics including LGBT-friendly businesses, local politics, health care, domestic concerns, civic and social events, housing and employment.

By 2003, other local groups, including St. Jude's Metropolitan Community Church and the Southeastern Alliance for Community Change, began exploring the feasibility of securing a physical location for a local LGBT community center. They applied for and received a Gill Grant, named for the openly-gay founder of popular Quark desktop publishing software.

During this time, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center was established in a modest office space on Wrightsville Avenue. Of this initial undertaking, the name was changed to the Outwilmington Community Center, and in June 2005, the OWCC moved to the century-old building at 317 Castle Street in Wilmington's emerging "antique district".

The center's all volunteer board provided numerous community oriented programs, including the annual Wilmington Community Spirit Awards, the Boseman-TenHuisen Scholarship at UNCW and the Youth Outreach Program. The center also participated in activities with other groups such as PFLAG, NC Pride, UNCW Pride, Stonewall Democrats, Log Cabin Republicans, and the Office of Campus Diversity at UNCW.

In 2011, under new direction, Outwilmington reorganized itself once again to become a viable voice in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick Counties. Under this new leadership, the NOW Organization plays a more active role in the community, supporting many issues, not just those concerning LGBT initiatives. As a non-profit organization, the NOW Organization (New Out Wilmington) focus targets fundraising events to support local and national charities as well as scholarship opportunities for LGBT students enrolled at Cape Fear Community College and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

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"Out and About" is a monthly gay dinner social for members and non-members of the NOW Organization. Join us once a month at a local Wilmington restaurant. Couples as well as single men and women are encouraged to attend. Meet new friends and be active with your local gay community!NOW Organization members will receive a 10% discount off their total bill. Must present member card to qualify.

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Celebrate the magical season of love and friendship with this year's Winter Ball, Saturday December 10th, 6:30PM - 11PM. The 2011 Winter ball will be held at the Cameron Art Museum, located at 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28412.Your ticket purchase will include a FREE 'Winter Ball' photo by our Event Photographer upon your arrival and a cocktail hour beginning at 6:30 pm. Visit our cash bar and an enjoy array of live entertainment throughout the evening before your 4-course dinner is served at 7:30 pm. Additional live entertainment will be provided from 9:00 - 11:00 PM. Upon their departure, guests will also be given a FREE gift as a "Thank You" from New Out Wilmington! This is a semi-formal event and ticket holders are encouraged to dress accordingly. Live Entertainment provided by: Justin Rudolphwww.supportrudy.comFire Spinnerwww.firespinner.comAND MANY MORE!Dinner menu includes: Appetizer:Fruit & CheeseSalad:Mesculin with Citrus Fruit & HoneyDual Entree:Angus Sirloin Filet & Chicken MarsalaTwicked Baked PotatoVegetable MedolyDinner RollsDessert:Chocolate DelightPlease request for a vegetarian plate 72 hours before the event. Proceeds help support the NOW Organization and the NOW Scholarship Fund for LGBT students enrolled at CFCC and UNCW. A part of the proceeds will be donated to the Good Shephard Center in Wilmington, NC. Information on the Good Shephard Center can be found by visiting www.goodshephardwilmington.orgEvent Ticket PricesNon-Membership Holders: $50.00 per person8-Ticket Bundle Package: $320.00 (table seats 8 people)MEMBERS OF NEW OUT WILMINGTON AND STUDENTS ENROLLED AT CFCC OR UNCW WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNTED TICKET. Please email newoutwilmington_gmail.com for more ifnormation. Gold members may use this event as their annual FREE ticket. Please contact a staff member using our contact form. All community members are invited, however this is a gay-friendly event.

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The New Out Wilmington Organization encourages everyone of the Greater Wilmington area to particpate in the annual bowling league. The 2011 - 2012 year has just begun and solicitations for teams are underway. Please contact a NOW staff member to join (click here).Members and non-members of the NOW Organization are invited to participate. Teams consist of four players. If needed, New Out Wilmington will help you form a team; just inform a staff in advance! Join us every Sunday at 5:30 pm and take your team to victory! Couples as well as single men and women are encouraged to attend. Meet new friends and be active with your local gay community! The top three NOW Organization teams (teams fully formed with NOW members) with the highest total end-of-season scores will be entered into a drawing to win $250! Team members must present member cards to qualify.Tickets are $12.00 per person for three games (includes shoe rental).

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Justin Rudolph Scheduled to Perform Dinner Showcase
On December 10th, 2011, Justin Rudolph will perform as the "Dinner Showcase" at the 2011 Winter Ball Charity Event, held at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC. Justin Rudolph is an acoustic artist from North Carolina. For more information, please visit the artist's website at www.supportrudy.com. A YouTube video of Justin performing "Give", live in Hurley Studios can be viewed here: http://www.supportrudy.com/#!videos.

New Out Wilmington Offer FREE Frank Card
New Out Wilmington will offer all new members (who purchase any level of membership) a free Frank Card! The Frank Card will be issued by the NOW Organization and will allow the cardholder unlimited discounts and deals for one full year at over 480 participating local businesses (with more added daily). The average annual savings amounts to over $500!To receive your Frank Card, get your membership HERE!

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Celebrate the magical season of love and friendship with this year's Winter Ball! Your ticket purchase will include a 4-course dinner beginning at 7:30 pm, live entertainmnet, a FREE photo by our event photographer, and a free gift upon your departure. A cash bar and door prizes will also be available. Proceeds from each ticket sale will go to the Good Shepherd Center, a non-profit organization in Wilmington providing resources to the homeless and the hungry. For non-members, tickets are $50 each (members of NOW will receive discounted tickets). An "8 Ticket Bundle" is also available for $320.

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