THANK YOU to Gay Games IX 2014 Bidding Teams from
BOSTON and WASHINGTON, D.C.
BOSTON and WASHINGTON, D.C.
During our time in Cologne, we were once again reminded of the courage, efforts, and resources required by bidders to participate in the Gay Games Site Selection process.
Although it is a joyous occasion for the organisation selected to host the Gay Games, we recognise the disappointment felt by those not chosen, and heartily applaud Boston and Washington, D.C., for having believed in the Gay Games with the strength and passion required to bid and host this life-changing event. Beyond their commitment to the Gay Games, we are particularly grateful for the increased visibility to LGBT sport and culture that their efforts have provided.
Over the last three decades, the Gay Games has been very fortunate to have had many bidders from all over the world step forward to participate in the Site Selection process. Without the support of bidders, the Gay Games would not be the premier LGBT international multisport and cultural festival that we know today. Therefore, it seems only fitting to pay tribute to Boston, Washington, D.C. and all Gay Games Bidders and to salute them for being key contributors to the almost 30-year Gay Games movement.
To show our appreciation to Boston and to Washington, D.C., and to those who have heeded the call to "take the flame", we invite them to join us in Cologne on 31 July 2010, at the Gay Games VIII Opening Ceremony and VIP Reception. FGG will award a Gay Games Medal of Honour to each organisation as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. This award is not only for their efforts and sacrifice in support of the Gay Games movement, but also for their longstanding cooperation and loyalty over the years.
We salute Boston and Washington, D.C., for being a key part of this legacy, and look forward to continued collaboration.
Although it is a joyous occasion for the organisation selected to host the Gay Games, we recognise the disappointment felt by those not chosen, and heartily applaud Boston and Washington, D.C., for having believed in the Gay Games with the strength and passion required to bid and host this life-changing event. Beyond their commitment to the Gay Games, we are particularly grateful for the increased visibility to LGBT sport and culture that their efforts have provided.
Over the last three decades, the Gay Games has been very fortunate to have had many bidders from all over the world step forward to participate in the Site Selection process. Without the support of bidders, the Gay Games would not be the premier LGBT international multisport and cultural festival that we know today. Therefore, it seems only fitting to pay tribute to Boston, Washington, D.C. and all Gay Games Bidders and to salute them for being key contributors to the almost 30-year Gay Games movement.
To show our appreciation to Boston and to Washington, D.C., and to those who have heeded the call to "take the flame", we invite them to join us in Cologne on 31 July 2010, at the Gay Games VIII Opening Ceremony and VIP Reception. FGG will award a Gay Games Medal of Honour to each organisation as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. This award is not only for their efforts and sacrifice in support of the Gay Games movement, but also for their longstanding cooperation and loyalty over the years.
We salute Boston and Washington, D.C., for being a key part of this legacy, and look forward to continued collaboration.
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