A PubliCAriON b The LEXiN TON GA ANd LESbiAN SERVlCES OR ANilAIiON
MARCH + 1994
WASSON Awmd Nominees Souqln Nafioual Gay/Lesbian Crisis Line
It' ti f th {T'sic'RiAd P 'd k d (800) 247—4283
15 me or epanmngo ay r1 ewee ,an _
accordingly, the Tri-State Gay Rodeo Association Teenage Gay/Lesbian SMPPOH
(T.S.G.R_A_) is putting together the third annual (800) 347~T65N
Lexington Salute to Volunteers Banquet. For Thur5.-Sun. 7pm—Midni9k+
anyone who is not familiar with this event, it is
the closing event to_Pride Week festivities, and. it A LASTiNq IMPRESSiON
18 where each organization in the gay communlty
gets to honor its outstanding volunteer of the 'T‘ BMNSCUM
year in front of the whole gay, lesbian, bisexual, The Medicine Shoppe is one of our new
transgendered community (hereafter referred to advertisers. On Main Street near the Long John
as llcommunityl')- Silver’s, they are conveniently located to serve all
For one low price, everyone at the of Lexington.
banquet experiences dinner, a speaker, and the Approximately one year ago, I was
awards ceremony. The banquet has been at the looking for a pharmacy to work with me in
Marriott for the past two years, but this year it has providing medication for a very dear friend.
moved to the Radisson Plaza Hotel and will be Someone in the community recommended the
Sunday, June 12- Medicine Shoppe. When I contacted them, they
Last year T-S-G-R-A initiated an overall assisted me in walking through the red tape
Volunteer 0f the Year Award, and there was one associated with government aid and insurance.
overwhelming choice for receiving the award. Not only did they take the time to become
His contribution to the community was so familiar with medications, illnesses, and payment
monumental that the award is now named in his options, but they also took the time to get to
honor. That person was Jeffrey Wasson, and we know us_ Imagine my surprise when on my
continue to owe him our gratitude. second visit I was greeted by name and
50 now it is time to find the recipient 0f questioned about how my friend was doing. It
this year’s Wasson Award. T.S.G.R.A. is very was almost like dealing with family.
pleased to host this event and will continue to do Since those first few visits, they have
so for a long time to come, but it does not feel helped work through a myriad of problems,
qualified to choose the winner 0f well a questions, and concerns. All with a personal
prestigious award. Therefore, it has asked the touch and free delivery. I liked them so much, I
Gay and Lesbian Services Network to be the even moved my prescriptions to them. Thanks,
vehicle through which this award is determined. Webb. You and your staff make us feel like
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CLSO News . Much I 994 r'l