Daniel McCree.Org Newsletter

MetroEast NEWS: Thoughts From a Mouthy Saint: "Hints,Allegations a...

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:04:00 +0000

MetroEast NEWS: Thoughts From a Mouthy Saint: : "Hints,Allegations and Things Left Unsaid" By: Colby Kluthe, Editor, MetroEast NEWS

Help Us Start a Monthly Artisan Market at MCCGSL!

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:20:00 +0000

Help Us Start a Monthly Artisan Market at MCCGSL!

We need your help! Here's a chance to help start an all new program at MCC! This is an opportunity for exposure to another segment of the community AND a new fund raiser utilizing our parking lot. We need MANY TALENTS! Everything from advertising and marketing to preparing and reviewing contracts to set up/clean up and someone to organize a drink/hospitality booth!

Please join Rev. Pressley, Tommy Lawless and Ben Birkner for the planning and organizing meeting. Wednesday, May 8, at 7p, in MCC's West Classroom. If you can't make that meeting, we STILL WANT YOU! Just email artisanmarket@mccgsl.org about your interest, or with your questions, and Tommy or Ben will get back to you.

God's creative gifts are everywhere. This monthly ArtisanMarket in our parking lot, will give local artists, crafters and food artisans an opportunity to sell their art, wares and products. We hope to host our first market in June 2013. Don't miss the chance to be part of the planning team.

Daniel McCree was a part of MCC of Greater St. Louis Church congregation until his suicide in 2007. The devotion he had to this "family" was that his attendance required him to walk several block and board a metrolink train (in Belleville) and ride it nearly an hour to the Central West End, then about a mile walk northwards to the building of St. Johns United Methodist, where MCCGSL met for nearly a decade. Daniel passed away in July 2007, knowing that the church's home was in question. But before the location on Sidney Street was secured, and subsequent developments of the new building in the Soulard Neighborhood.

Since 2007, we have "save space for gala" and had a page specific to this family which continues many of the causes Danny held dear to is heart. During his time at MCC, Daniel was integral in the establishment of Ezekiel Project, an HIV outreach ministry, as well as the young adult ministry of the time known as "Generations" (Now E3 Youth). Visit the Church Website

March 2013 MetroEast NEWS

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:42:00 +0000

About the Foundation

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:50:00 +0000

The Daniel McCree Foundation advocates for Social Justice Issues, Suicide Prevention, as well as outreach in the areas of HIV/AIDS awareness.

The late Daniel McCree was active with several causes, and organizations in the St. Louis and Southern Illinois region prior to his suicide in 2007. Our Leadership continues to work with these organizations in his honor.

Our Outreach projects include MetroEast NEWS, the Digital Directory and Monthly Publication as well as an ongoing dialog with those who have lost loved ones too soon.
We encourage community-wide collaboration, and volunteerism with a focus on giving voice to those not traditionally heard. (LEARN MORE)

Board of Directors

Feb 2013 MetroEast NEWS

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:06:00 +0000

MetroEast NEWS 2013 Sponsors

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:44:00 +0000

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Its that time of year again to renew your support for MetroEast NEWS 2013!

We are excited to offer our community-wide collaboration that has made our past 20 issues a publication which highlights and chronicles the LGBT communities of Southern Illinois and St. Louis regions.

It could not be completed without the support of our local business owners and civic leaders that sponsor and fund this outreach project. Individuals, Organizations and Small Business Owners have found that for only $30 they continue to sponsor and support our monthly publication which has been enjoyed by nearly 43,000 readers over the past year.

If you need assistance or have any questions about sponsorship contact us at danielmccreeorg@gmail.com or by telephone at 636-544-8810

NOW IS THE TIME to renew your support for the year ahead and ensure that 2013 is also a year of growth and spotlight for LGBT friendly and equality supporting business and organizations.

WHO CAN SPONSOR MetroEast NEWS?

We invite any small business owners and non-profit organizations & Fan Pages to join us as a sponsor for our upcoming DIGITAL DIRECTORY and monthly news publication. Our publications have enjoyed more than 15,000 readers since our first edition came out in June. Thanks to our current sponsors who have already renewed.

For the ad rate of $30.00 you can join us as a sponsor for each of the 2013 monthly issues. Sponsor Listings include company logo, and link to your contact information and website.

NEW OR RETURNING SPONSORS~>

RENEW YOUR SPONSORSHIP HERE

We gladly accept VISA/MC/AMEX or Paypal.

Be sure to Renew today to ensure you are included in the FEBRUARY 2013 publication, scheduled for just two weeks from today. (FEB 15th). Thanks for each of our sponsors who continue to support our publication. If you have decided NOT to renew, feel free to take a moment to provide us feedback on how we can improve.

Read Our Monthly Digital Issue

BROWSE THE 2012 ISSUES

Last year's sponsors were highlighted in each issue and hopefully found this to be a great advertising and community-involvement opportunity. We are thankful for each of you!

Sincerely,

Colby Kluthe, Editor - MetroEast NEWS
Emily Smith, St. Louis Regional Director danielmccreeorg@gmail.com
MetroEast News is an outreach project of the
Daniel McCree Foundation.
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MetroEast NEWS: Notable Passages- Mama Kathy Allen Rice

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:25:00 +0000

MetroEast NEWS: Notable Passages- Mama Kathy Allen Rice: January 14, 2013 Dear Members and Friends: It is with much sadness that I share with you that Mama Kathy Allen Rice died a...

At the closing of the year

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:51:00 +0000

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December 10th

I must admit to you that the past month has been one of lack-luster inspiration, and in fact for the first time in nearly 5 years i have not kept our facebook updated as often and am still having the challenge to muster the inspiration for the December issue of MetroEast NEWS. In fact I have considered the option of ending this outreach project for lack of inspiration, collaboration and funding.

Nonetheless, I find myself firmly in the grasp of winter and nearly halfway thru the month and simply playing catch-up to what usually happens here at the closing of the year. Last month, Daniel's birthday passed without much fanfare and for the first time since our inception World AIDS Day came and went without much notice.

What I am reminding myself of is the simple blessing that I am here to continue to write to you, and the understanding that others out there may actually expect some of our traditions to go onward. So humbly I take on that my own inspiration is not ever what it has been about. Its about you who follow us and of course that which Danny held in his heart as important. Most of his artwork is in the sun room of the house which I rarely go into anymore, so I'm admitting he's been telling me to move it for a month now and listening is not optional with Daniel. The framed work will likely be in the living room by weeks end. And I also decided it was time to upload the artwork releases again to the MySlart Gallery to be visible once again and viewed by other artists around St. Louis. The revolving display has also been updated to our own landing page so we can share with you other artists from our region.

This week or perhaps next I will wrap my brain around our foundation's board meeting which is supposed to happen in December as we review the past year and decide on a piece of artwork to be reproduced in the summer of 2013. For those of you who look for these releases, as our tradition it will be available in June and given away to our supporters and collectors. In 2012 we produced 10 prints, and if anyone did not get one or wanted one, we may have one or two left. Contact Emily Smith for more info: danielmccreeorg@gmail.com If we have any left they are located in Belleville.

So I have gotten a bit wordy in this update so I will simply close with one of our long-standing traditions of sharing the video "At the closing of the year" It always seems to bring Christmas to wherever i am so I hope it can do the same for someone else who is like me... hates the stress and obligations that christmas always seems to bring. If a drum is all you have.. beat that drum until someone listens. (At the closing of the year)

Happy Birthday Danny Boy!

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000

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A note from the Editor:

At the moment, I will be "On a Journey" that has by some accounts been in the works for several years. I find the most difficult part of traveling is being away from the tunes that are the soundtrack that reminds me again and again, the vine grows. And much like any vine we generally find it a both unwieldy and determined. For several months now I have enjoyed this tune, but haven't shared it as of yet. Since I will be in LosAngeles the next few days traveling with the Choir from MCC, I thought while im out would be a great time. The moment I encountered "The Weepies" I knew I had stumbled upon a spirit I knew. And Like Daniel, it is most likely going to change you. So enjoy, and may blessings be upon each of you~ The D vine

November 2012 MetroEast NEWS

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:53:00 +0000

MetroEast NEWS: "Scrambled Eggs and Love" by: Daniel McCree

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:17:00 +0000

MetroEast NEWS: "Scrambled Eggs and Love" by: Daniel McCree: "Scrambled Eggs and Love"
by: Daniel McCree
(an excerpt from Aids Daze - 2005) Scrambled eggs and love were available day and night. ...

National Coming Out Day Candlelight March (BELLEVILLE)

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:50:00 +0000

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via MEPSI

(BELLEVILLE)
Join Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) for the 3rd Annual National Coming Out Day Candlelight March on, October 11th.

The Daniel McCree Foundation marches in solidarity with MEPSI and in honor of our loved ones lost too soon to suicide. This year we walk in honor of Nathan Maue, Austin Mueller, Buck Postwako, Sreeja Smith and Daniel McCree. Each of these "vines" are our local youth lost to suicide in recent years. This is our first year walking in honor of Sreeja Smith, who ended her life October of 2011. (READ MORE) We also remember Ray Ulrich who passed away unexpectedly this past year.
Daniel McCree Foundation board member Amanda Beneze will be participating in the march as our representative in support of NCOD and anti-bullying efforts in the Metro East area.

The march will begin at the Belleville Carnegie Library (121 East Washington) at 6:30 p.m. to step off and walk over to Historic Main St. – and then down Main, across the square , ending at Club Escapade @ West Main and 2nd Streets. We invite and encourage anyone who is interested to join us in this important event.

Founded in 1988 by Robert Eichberg, National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an internationally observed civil awareness day celebrating individuals who publicly identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender —coming out regarding one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity being akin to a cultural rite of passage for LGBT people. The holiday is observed annually by members of the gay community on October 11.

MetroEast Pride

3rd Annual National Coming Out Day Candlelight March, October 11th

3rd Annual MEPSI National Coming Out Day Candlelight March

Thursday, October11th

2012 Ezekiel Project Retreat October 26-28,

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:12:00 +0000

Ezekiel Project Retreat
The Ezekiel Project and AIN (Aids Interfaith Network) will host an AIDS/HIV weekend retreat Friday to Sunday, October 26-28, 2012, at Marianist Retreat Center in Eureka, MO 63025. The event is FREE. You are encouraged to register early as space is limited. For more information contact ezekielproject@mccgsl.org or call the church office at 314.361.3221

MADCAP Benefit October 12th (ALTON)

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:27:00 +0000

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via BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS

(ALTON)

The Madison County Illinois HIV/AIDS program (MADCAP) will benefit from a special night of performances by the region's top drag talent. On October 12th, Bubby and Sissy's in Alton will be hosting this special event.
Be sure to mark your callenders and support this important cause.

BUBBY AND SISSY'S of ALTON
602 Belle Street
Alton, IL 62002

An African Sojourn (August 2012)

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:12:00 +0000

An African Sojourn - A special presentation by the Daniel McCree Foundation
BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS
AUGUST 2012

Daniel McCree Foundation Adopts the KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:04:00 +0000

Daniel McCree Foundation Adopts the KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM

##FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE##

by Daniel McCree Foundation on
Monday, August 20, 2012 at 3:56pm

(JOPLIN)

The KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM provides daily meals to 400+ youth as well as Computer Training Classes/Job Placement, After-school programs & tutoring services as well as HIV prevention services.

Following my recent trip to South Africa, I suggested that our board of directors take action to commit our resources towards a non-profit organization located in the Kliptown neighborhood of Soweto, just outside Johannesburg. Kliptown is a village of 45,000 people who live in make-shift homes, share community water supply and is among the most at-risk communities in South Africa.

On August 20th the Board of Directors, adopted the KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM until the end of 2012. The foundation will be donating $100 as a first installment directly to the KYP and all further donations to the foundation will also benefit this wonderful program.

This program serves families that most likely live on less than $4 a day. The community shares common water supplies (for cooking and cleaning) and uses portable toilets dotted throughout the area for sanitary collection. The Kliptown Youth Program was established in 2007, and most recently sent 16 graduates into job-placement with computer skills. "

This program is making a markable difference in the lives of the community and we are glad to be able to lend our support. Because this program serves the youth of KLIPTOWN it creates opportunities for those who grow up in the midst of such poverty." Additionally, South African inflation, means that for every dollar we donate is converted to roughly 8 Rand. (Any small donations can make a huge difference coming from the USA) As I mentioned, we will be making an initial donation of $100.00 to the KYP and will send incoming donations to them as well (unless otherwise specified). The Daniel McCree Foundation board will meet again in December to discuss the extension of this support.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM, you may visit them online or watch for updates on our Facebook and websites as we move forward in support of this great cause.
http://www.kliptownyouthprogram.org.za/

Peace & Blessing Bee upon each of you!
Colby Kluthe, Executive Director- Daniel McCree Foundation
Emily Smith, St. Louis Regional Director
danielmccreeorg@gmail.com

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A timely quote from Daniel

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:19:00 +0000

"Work your magic and bail your hay cancel subscriptions to endeavors that may shorten your time and incline your climb, arrest your development and abscond your breath. Assimilate kind souls of a like mind"

- Daniel McCree (2005)

August 2012 MetroEast NEWS

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:49:00 +0000

Since Im leaving for a trip to South Africa & Zimbabwe for the first two weeks of August, this needed to be out a bit early. As ALWAYS thanks to the sponsors and contributors for the support! -Colby

"Just Go! ..and be blessed~"

Daniel McCree Foundation

It's Some Kind of Ritual...

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:21:00 +0000

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Special thanks to each of our "vines" that continue the legacy each day, and
those who "remember" as a verb.
Sincerely,
Colby Kluthe, Director- Daniel McCree Foundation

Pomagranite Apple July21, 2007 (The last letters of Daniel McCree)

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Pomagranite Apple

A pomagranite apple says to me, "rewards often rise from this, listen??.."Ching".
Act now to improve your self esteem. Its necessary.
Refresh your sense of Jesus and plan on change being everywhere- all the time, wherever you are, you're the parent.
A free nihl could arise from this, a math brain could figure it out from here, me I just wonder, If alls gonna be will like that song says, drops of Jupiter in here hair, but I guess I know that guessing grows, and one leap leads you truly madly deeply towards the next one, imagining the next event when the whole time you could have been calculating outcomes, knowing the highest probable answer and instead laughing because so you thought, leather bound novels often hold onto what is forthwith?? exclaiming true and truism as examples of heathen splendor depauched, what if my father wasnted me to do the math and make babies, was that the meanest joke in the world, calling me into there place andrearranging reality,
K callin it jesus and laughing at me while the kings became rulers and the math just didn't compute with the true?.To gibe me an answer to my actual flesh and bone body would (READ MORE) PAGE 15

July 2012 - MetroEast NEWS Magazine

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:52:00 +0000

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YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS OUTREACH PROJECT BY BECOMING A SPONSOR
LEARN MORE

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:17:00 +0000

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(excerpt from "Welcome to the Black Parade")

When I was a young boy
My father took me into the city
To see a marching band
He said, "Son, when you grow up
Would you be the savior of the broken
The beaten and the damned??

He said, "Will you defeat them
Your demons and all the non-believers
The plans that they have made?
Because one day, I'll leave you
A phantom to lead you in the summer
To join the Black Parade"

WATCH VIDEO

2012 Art Recipients

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:46:00 +0000

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Daniel McCree- Artist & Writer (1979-2007)

Emily Smith, the St. Louis Regional Director attended Metro East Pride on June 16th in Belleville.

She was glad to present our annual release of artwork to seven individuals who have made significant contributions to the community over the past year. These individuals are not often recognized for their service and we were glad to take a moment to tell each of them "Thank You".
This years recipients were as follows:

Rev. Dianna Scarlet-Thomas, -Well of Living Water Ministries
Angela Barnes -Bethany Place Director
John Campbell -MCC of Greater St. Louis / Ezekiel Project HIV Minsistry
Teresa Schmidt -PFLAG-Belleville Chapter
Robyn C. Montague -TransHaven / St Louis LGBT Shelter & Housing Advocacy Project
Jessie Arms -Belleville Transgender & Friends
Colin Murphy -MEPSI Board & St. Louis LGBT History Project

The Foundation produced a total of 10 prints this year, and will present the remaining artwork to individuals in the coming weeks and months. We wish to thank each of our community members and business owners who have supported our endeavors over the past 6 years.

June 2012 MetroEast NEWS

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:52:00 +0000

JUNE 2012 MetroEast NEWS is now Online. Thanks Again to each of our Sponsors!

2012 Limited Release for Metro East Pride

noreply@blogger.com ("D's Cheeze") — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:17:00 +0000

Daniel McCree Foundation
Look for us at Metro East Pride - Belleville, Illinois this weekend.
We will be presenting our limited release for 2012. (JUNE 16th) visit us online to view our prints from the past few years.
www.DanielMcCree.Org

The 2012 Release is a limited edition of 10 prints. We will be happy to present these to individuals who make a difference throughout the year in the communities of Southern Illinois. This years recipients include Angela Barnes of Bethany Place, Teresa Schmidt of PFLAG-Belleville, and Jessie Arms, of CESJ and co-founder of Metro East Pride.
(www.metroeastprideswi.com)

In Daniel's own words: "My life's work has been to record my story in my own way using whatever avenues communication or _expression will serve the purpose".

It's not to create masterpieces which will fetch a high price or to make a numbers man think he must be cut from a different cloth than the creature that would derive pleasure from a process that could lead to such a creation...then find it appealing. (ARTWORK IS NOT FOR SALE)

Daniel McCree.Org Newsletter

MetroEast NEWS: Thoughts From a Mouthy Saint: "Hints,Allegations a...

Help Us Start a Monthly Artisan Market at MCCGSL!

March 2013 MetroEast NEWS

About the Foundation

Board of Directors

Feb 2013 MetroEast NEWS

MetroEast NEWS 2013 Sponsors

Read Our Monthly Digital Issue

MetroEast NEWS: Notable Passages- Mama Kathy Allen Rice

At the closing of the year

Happy Birthday Danny Boy!

November 2012 MetroEast NEWS

MetroEast NEWS: "Scrambled Eggs and Love" by: Daniel McCree

National Coming Out Day Candlelight March (BELLEVILLE)

BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS via MEPSI

MetroEast Pride

2012 Ezekiel Project Retreat October 26-28,

MADCAP Benefit October 12th (ALTON)

An African Sojourn (August 2012)

Daniel McCree Foundation Adopts the KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM

Daniel McCree Foundation Adopts the KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM

A timely quote from Daniel

August 2012 MetroEast NEWS

It's Some Kind of Ritual...

Pomagranite Apple July21, 2007 (The last letters of Daniel McCree)

Pomagranite Apple

July 2012 - MetroEast NEWS Magazine

2012 Art Recipients

June 2012 MetroEast NEWS

2012 Limited Release for Metro East Pride

BellevillePride~MetroEast NEWS

via MEPSI