Four more years...

Log Cabin Republicans President Patrick Guerriero will be the featured speaker at our Thursday, February 17 meeting.

Guerriero took the top spot at the nation’s largest LGBT Republican organization in early 2003. In 2004, the group, under Guerriero’s leadership, refused to endorse President George W. Bush for supporting for a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage.

At only 25 years old, Guerriero was elected to the Massachusetts statehouse. Three years later, he became mayor of Melrose, a town in the Boston suburbs.

In January 2002, Guerriero received national attention when Massachusetts Gov. Jane Swift invited him to run for lieutenant governor as her running mate. Guerriero's selection marked the first time in American history that an incumbent governor selected an openly gay politician as a running mate. Although Swift later stepped aside in the race for governor, Guerriero helped Mitt Romney go on to win the election.

Guerriero will address AEN on the issues of gay marriage, diversity, civil rights and the need for inclusion in the Republican Party.

Guerriero is expected to take questions from the audience. To submit a question, please send it to questions@aen.org.

Meeting details

Thursday, February 17
Sheraton Midtown Hotel at Colony Square | Directions »
Networking begins at 5:45 p.m.
Program starts at 6:45 p.m.

New 205 in 2005 Members and Students: No charge
2004 Members: $10
Non-Members: $20
Table for 10: $150 [Click here to buy]

Three years running...

AEN is pleased to welcome back Delta Air Lines for a third year as a Gold Partner.

Delta's vice president of global diversity spoke at our August meeting of corporate diversity executives.

Atlanta's hometown airline, Delta Air Lines, is the world’s second-largest airline in terms of passengers carried and the leading U.S. carrier across the Atlantic, offering daily flights to 487 destinations in 88 countries on Delta, Song, Delta Shuttle, the Delta Connection carriers and its worldwide partners.

January photos & video

If you missed our January meeting featuring Rep. John Lewis, we've got video highlights for you.

And if you just want to see who was seen, check out our photo gallery.

Never pay door fees again!

Our new membership drive, "205 in 2005", states just how many new members we're working to add by the end of 2005.

To help us get there, we're introducing a 12-month membership package that includes door fees for just $100, or $175 for two people at the same mailing address. Students may continue to join and attend meetings for free.

You can upgrade your membership at Thursday's meeting.

Community Calendar

AEN is pleased to host a LGBT community calendar.

Check out the calendar for the latest happenings in town.

Also, feel free to post your own event.

Networking Luncheons

One of the best ways to network your career, your business and your future. AEN offers luncheons each week at convenient locations throughout Atlanta. Click here to to reserve your space at a luncheon or dinner.

Tuesday, February 15, 11:55 a.m.
Allen Jones
Houlihan's at Colony Square in Midtown

Tuesday, February 22, Noon
Teresa Joyce
Apres Diem in Midtown

Wednesday, February 23, 11:45 a.m.
Stephen Julien and Dan Lax
Villa Christina at Perimeter

Tuesday, March 1, 11:55 a.m.
Drew Barton & Tom Eiswerth
Vickery's in Midtown

Thursday, March 3, 11:55 a.m.
Allen Jones
Houlihan's at Colony Square in Midtown

Wednesday, March 16, 11:55 a.m.
Allen Jones
Houlihan's at Colony Square in Midtown

Our partners

AEN wishes to thank its partners who help make our programming possible. We encourage you support these businesses, as they have helped support us and our community.

To find out more about AEN's partnership program, follow this link.

About the Atlanta Executive Network

Mission Statement

AEN's mission is to encourage and educate our members — and the Atlanta business communiy — by promoting business contacts and friendships; advocating equality for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgenders; and championing diversity

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