Statement by Federation of Gay Games Regarding Gay Games IX Cleveland 2014
Cologne ( 3 August 2010 ) - The following is a statement by the Federation of Gay Games ( FGG ) regarding the Gay Games IX scheduled for the summer of 2014 in the Cleveland/Akron metropolitan area.
The Federation of Gay Games ended its relationship with Cleveland Synergy Foundation ( CSF ) , effective 6 July 2010. The FGG remains committed to the host city of Cleveland, and the State of Ohio to host Gay Games IX in 2014. Cleveland city officials and a delegation of regional organizers and supporters will accept the flag of the Federation of Gay Games in Cologne, Germany on 7 August 2010 at the closing ceremony from the city officials of Cologne, Germany.
"The FGG, cooperating with its Cleveland partners, continues to work hard to ensure that planning for the 2014 Cleveland Gay Games progresses at a satisfactory pace."
The eighth edition of the quadrennial Gay Games continues in Cologne, Germany from 31 July-7 August 2010. For information about Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010, visit www.games-cologne.com
For information on the Federation of Gay Games, go to www.gaygames.org
About The Federation of Gay Games:
The Federation of Gay Games is the international governing body that perpetuates the quadrennial Gay Games and promotes the event's founding principles of "Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best"™. The Gay Games was conceived by Dr. Tom Waddell, an Olympic decathlete, and was first held in San Francisco in 1982 with 1,350 participants. Subsequent Gay Games were held in San Francisco ( 1986 - 3,500 participants ) , Vancouver ( 1990 - 7,300 participants ) , New York ( 1994 - 12,500 participants ) , Amsterdam ( 1998 - 13,000 participants ) , Sydney ( 2002 - 11,000 participants ) , and Chicago ( 2006 - 11,700 participants ) . Gay Games VIII will be held in Cologne, Germany on 31 July-7 August 2010.
"Gay Games", "Federation of Gay Games", the interlocking circles device, and the phrase "Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best" are trademarks of the Federation of Gay Games, Inc. Trademarks are registered in the USA, Canada, Benelux, the UK, Germany and Australia.
Official 2014 Gay Games Host City Delegation:
Representing the City of Cleveland, Ohio:
Ms. Valarie J. McCall, Chief of Government Affairs, Office of Mayor Jackson, on behalf of the Mayor
Mr. Kevin Schmotzer, Director, Office of Small Business Growth and Development, City of Cleveland, Department of Economic Development
Representing the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission:
Mr. David Gilbert, President and CEO, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Ms. Meredith Scerba, Vice President of Event Management, Greater Cleveland Sport's Commission
Representing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum:
Mr. Terry Stewart, President, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum
Representing Positively Cleveland, Convention & Visitor's Bureau:
Mr. Jon J. Pinney, V. President, Board of Directors, Positively Cleveland
Ms. Sharon A. Gronowski, VP Convention + Visitor Services, Positively Cleveland
Representing the Akron-Summit Convention and Visitor's Bureau:
Ms. Susan Hamo, President & CEO, Akron-Summit Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Mr. Dirk Breiding, Vice President of Sales, Akron-Summit Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Representing Equalsurance Holdings, LLC:
Mr. Marcus Pender, President, Equalsurance Holdings, LLC
Ms. Joy LaFrance, Chief Underwriting Officer, Equalsurance Holdings, LLC
Mr. Antony DeMarco, Chief Financial Officer, Equalsurance Holdings, LLC