Among the four new Honorary Life Members of the Federation of Gay Games is Shawn Kelly (San Francisco), whose involvement in the Gay Games movement predates the creation of the FGG. Shawn served as Executive Director of FGG precursor San Francisco Arts and Athletics and of Gay Games II. He was the public spokesman for the Gay Games during the federal court fight over the use of the word “Olympic.” He ensured the transition to the FGG, and supported the first Gay Games outside of San Francisco, working diligently with the hosts of Gay Games III in Vancouver to ensure the success of those Games.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Honorary Life Members to be named at FGG Annual Meeting: Shawn Kelly
Among the four new Honorary Life Members of the Federation of Gay Games is Shawn Kelly (San Francisco), whose involvement in the Gay Games movement predates the creation of the FGG. Shawn served as Executive Director of FGG precursor San Francisco Arts and Athletics and of Gay Games II. He was the public spokesman for the Gay Games during the federal court fight over the use of the word “Olympic.” He ensured the transition to the FGG, and supported the first Gay Games outside of San Francisco, working diligently with the hosts of Gay Games III in Vancouver to ensure the success of those Games.
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