A Web-Based, Global Membership Organization
Description:
The Gay and Lesbian Rowing Federation (GLRF) is a United States nonprofit public benefit corporation registered in the State of California. The organization supports a worldwide rowing community through a web-based individual membership structure. A board of directors and a management team work together to fulfill its mission.
Mission:
The Gay and Lesbian Rowing Federation (GLRF) is an umbrella organization representing the interests of gay and lesbian rowers worldwide. Its mission is to provide a sense of community, to promote the sport of rowing, to act as a central resource for rowing clubs and individual rowers, to support rowers facing homophobia, and to serve as liaison to national and international rowing governing bodies and to other sports organizations.
Business Model:
GLRF relies on annual individual membership fees from its members, and donations, bequests, and sponsorships to fund its ongoing operating activities.
Goals:
Create a seamless worldwide online community that connects gay and lesbian rowers from every geographic location. Develop awareness and acceptance [beyond tolerance] of gay and lesbian rowers in the broader rowing community. Promote rowing in the general gay and lesbian population.
Strategic Focus: Position GLRF as a significant representative body of rowers within the broader framework of the sport.
Contact us:
6311 Primrose Avenue, No. 17
Los Angeles, CA 90068
rowing(a)glrf.info
+1 323 774 1903
skype: glrfcentral
What is it? The simple answer is free telephone service over the internet.
What’s in it for GLRF? It’s a way to build a global community of gay and lesbian rowers and connect directly, free of charge. We are an affiliate for Skype in 12 countries. Click on the Skype logo above to find yours.
What about networks and firewalls? Seems to work just fine with all of them.
Try it and you will be amazed. All you need is a headset that plugs into a USB port or a sound card.
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