15 Nov Inclusivity and Celebration: Fair Housing Symposium with Drag Show and Fireside Chat Inclusivity and Celebration: Fair Housing Symposium with Drag Show and Fireside Chat Friday, November 15, 2024 (5:30 PM to 8:00 PM) Hillsdale Conference Center - Ballroom Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationCancellation Policy The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee invite you to an Inclusivity & Celebration: Fair Housing Symposium with Drag Show & Fireside Chat on Fri., Nov. 15th from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Hillsdale Conference Center. This event will spotlight housing discrimination, particularly affecting individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and/or Queer/Questing (LGBTQ+). Attendees will gain insights into the Fair Housing Act, hear from a local LGBTQ+ activist, participate in educational segments on the LGBTQ+ community (i.e., pronouns, creating a safe environment, understanding the Stop Hate in Real Estate Pledge, etc.), and engage in a dialog with the performers who will share their own housing discrimination experiences. This event will create opportunities for REALTORS to actively listen, deepen their understanding of the LBGTQ+ community, and build relationships that positively impact both our industry and the communities we serve. Speakers include: Ben Reeves, DEI Chair Jason Elliott, Mr. Virginia Leather Performers: Alvion Arnell Davenport, Miss Continental Plus Sasha Adams Sanchez, Miss Capital Pride Michelle Devereaux Livigne, Miss Gay Harrisonburg Registration $10 for members. $15 for guests. Note: Members and guests must be 21 years or older to attend this event. In-person registration option only. Registration includes two drink tickets, hors d'oeuvres, and the program. Overflow parking at Food Lion. Revenue will be donated to a non-profit helping displaced LGBTQ+ teens. This session will be recorded and made available on the CAAR YouTube channel. Thank You to Our Supporting Sponsors First Heritage Mortgage - Whit Douglas Gray Fox Mortgage, LLC - Tammy Wilt This event is made possible by a National Association of REALTORS® Fair Housing Grant. Proceeds from the event will go to Hope House of the Shenandoah. Hillsdale Conference Center - Ballroom 550 Hillsdale DriveCharlottesville, VA 22901 Map & Directions Cancellation requests (written or phoned) will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. two business days preceding each class. All paid tuition other than the $10 non-refundable, non-transferable to another person deposit will be refunded. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after the close of business on that day. (Requests for refund consideration due to extenuating circumstances must be received by CAAR in writing within 15 days after class start date).