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LGBTQA Reception

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  • The Barn at Boone's Dam
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Add to Calendar 2026-04-09 17:00:00 2026-04-09 20:00:00 LGBTQA Reception The Commission for Gender and Sexuality is excited to announce our 17th Annual Reception to support the LGBTQA Resource Center and related programs and initiatives.Silent AuctionWe're always seeking donations to the silent auction. If you have an item to donate, please complete the Donation Form and contact Gretchen to arrange delivery.Tickets and SponsorshipsPlease complete the form below to make your ticket purchase. Please only select a ticket quantity if you are actually able to attend the event, unused tickets incur non-refundable food and venue costs. After selecting the ticket quantity please enter the names for each guest, contact information is optional.You may also make an Additional donation to be recognized as an Event Sponsor in the tiers listed below with or without a ticket purchase.  window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('4f136861-0187-4956-955c-586f6ba064fd'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); e.async = true; e.src = 'https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/webforms/bbox-min.js__;!!I1GahPdV!eVSlpfUEtl1biWS7EaJnzWMQD74OTSkHs3dMkYZ1I5JuhROKGMgZgyX2_bL87cgsc0m8XRZW8IiTNyZ1taN8_3_kXtI$ [bbox[.]blackbaudhosting[.]com]'; document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(e); } ()); MenuBar (4:45-8:45)SodaWineChateau de Segure - Fitou 2023 (Donated by Damien Marken & Michelle Grant)Bread and Butter Winery - Pinot Noir 2023 (Donated by MaryJean Rosini & George Chamuris)Decoy - Chardonnay 2024 (Donated by Jim McCormack & Donald Young)Vistalba Cortec - Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Donated by Rebecca Willoughby)BeerTurkey Hill Brewing Company - Barn Dance Blonde Ale & Hellesbender LagerFirst Course (5:00 - 6:30)Classic Charcuterie board of bread, crackers, meats, cheeses, grilled vegetables, and fruits (G, V)Olive TapenadeBaba GhanoushBruschettaSecond Course (6:30 - 7:30)Mashed Potato Bar (V)Sweet and Sour MeatballsThai Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (G)Italian Sausage Stuffed MushroomsThird Course & Dessert (7:00 - 8:00)Hearth Baked Pizza (Cheese, Margarita, Pesto & Ham, California Chicken, Avocado/Bacon/Pepper)Brownies and Blondies(V)CoffeeEntertainmentTim Latshaw and Kj Reimensnyder-WagnerEvent SponsorsWe would like to thank all of our generous sponsors that make this event and the resulting support we provide to our students possible. The people and organizations listed below have contributed to the event financially, through donation of goods and services, by providing items for our silent auction, or by paying above market value for items in the silent auction. The list is updated constantly as new donations are received.Diamond Sponsors ($1500+):The Barn at Boones DamBernard & Arlene SolomonLavender Sponsors ($500-$1499):Justin OndreyRainbow Sponsors ($200-$499):Ethan Krupp & Christina FrancisTim Latshaw & Kj Reimensnyder-WagnerGretchen OstermanMaryJean Rosini & George ChamurisJim McCormack & Donald YoungHeather Feldhaus & Dave MaxwellLa MalbecMaroon Sponsors ($100-$199):Venus Day SpaTurkey Hill Brewing Co.Damien Marken & Michelle GrantRebecca WilloughbyBloomsburg Athletic DepartmentTim & Carol WagnerAsa Kelley & Chad BayzmanChris Podeschi & Carrie VitkoClaire LawrenceCraig & Ammon YoungElizabeth Dowd & Rand WhippleLisa Stallbaumer-Beishline & Eric BeishlineMichael & Cari McFarlandSue OdonnellGold Sponsors ($25-$99):Bloomsburg University StoreAramarkEric & Emily KahnJacklyn LeitzelBloomin' BagelsFourth Taco The Barn at Boone's Dam CommonwealthU webteam@bloomu.edu America/New_York public

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The 17th Annual LGBTQA Reception

The Commission for Gender and Sexuality is excited to announce our 17th Annual Reception to support the LGBTQA Resource Center and related programs and initiatives.

Silent Auction

We're always seeking donations to the silent auction. If you have an item to donate, please complete the and contact Gretchen to arrange delivery.

Tickets and Sponsorships

Please complete the form below to make your ticket purchase. Please only select a ticket quantity if you are actually able to attend the event, unused tickets incur non-refundable food and venue costs. After selecting the ticket quantity please enter the names for each guest, contact information is optional.

You may also make an Additional donation to be recognized as an Event Sponsor in the tiers listed below with or without a ticket purchase.

 

Menu

Bar (4:45-8:45)

  • Soda
Wine
  • Chateau de Segure - Fitou 2023 (Donated by Damien Marken & Michelle Grant)
  • Bread and Butter Winery - Pinot Noir 2023 (Donated by MaryJean Rosini & George Chamuris)
  • Decoy - Chardonnay 2024 (Donated by Jim McCormack & Donald Young)
  • Vistalba Cortec - Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Donated by Rebecca Willoughby)
Beer
  • Turkey Hill Brewing Company - Barn Dance Blonde Ale & Hellesbender Lager

First Course (5:00 - 6:30)

  • Classic Charcuterie board of bread, crackers, meats, cheeses, grilled vegetables, and fruits (G, V)
  • Olive Tapenade
  • Baba Ghanoush
  • Bruschetta

Second Course (6:30 - 7:30)

  • Mashed Potato Bar (V)
  • Sweet and Sour Meatballs
  • Thai Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce (G)
  • Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Third Course & Dessert (7:00 - 8:00)

  • Hearth Baked Pizza (Cheese, Margarita, Pesto & Ham, California Chicken, Avocado/Bacon/Pepper)
  • Brownies and Blondies(V)
  • Coffee

Entertainment

  • Tim Latshaw and Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner

Event Sponsors

We would like to thank all of our generous sponsors that make this event and the resulting support we provide to our students possible. The people and organizations listed below have contributed to the event financially, through donation of goods and services, by providing items for our silent auction, or by paying above market value for items in the silent auction. The list is updated constantly as new donations are received.

Diamond Sponsors ($1500+):
  • The Barn at Boones Dam
  • Bernard & Arlene Solomon
Lavender Sponsors ($500-$1499):
  • Justin Ondrey
Rainbow Sponsors ($200-$499):
  • Ethan Krupp & Christina Francis
  • Tim Latshaw & Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner
  • Gretchen Osterman
  • MaryJean Rosini & George Chamuris
  • Jim McCormack & Donald Young
  • Heather Feldhaus & Dave Maxwell
  • La Malbec
Maroon Sponsors ($100-$199):
  • Venus Day Spa
  • Turkey Hill Brewing Co.
  • Damien Marken & Michelle Grant
  • Rebecca Willoughby
  • Bloomsburg Athletic Department
  • Tim & Carol Wagner
  • Asa Kelley & Chad Bayzman
  • Chris Podeschi & Carrie Vitko
  • Claire Lawrence
  • Craig & Ammon Young
  • Elizabeth Dowd & Rand Whipple
  • Lisa Stallbaumer-Beishline & Eric Beishline
  • Michael & Cari McFarland
  • Sue Odonnell
Gold Sponsors ($25-$99):
  • Bloomsburg University Store
  • Aramark
  • Eric & Emily Kahn
  • Jacklyn Leitzel
  • Bloomin' Bagels
  • Fourth Taco

Event Planning Committee

If you would like to join the planning committee, please contact Gretchen Osterman.