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The San Diego Equality Business Association promotes LGBTQ influence through business ownership, workforce equality and active consumerism, creating prosperity to support equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Our Mission, Vision, and Purpose
At the San Diego Equality Business Association (SDEBA), our mission is simple yet impactful: We promote and elevate LGBTQ+ businesses through advocacy, partnership, and collaboration. By working closely with our members and sponsors, we foster an inclusive business community where diversity thrives. Our goal is to empower LGBTQ+ businesses and professionals by creating opportunities through education, networking, and strategic partnerships.
Vision:
We envision a thriving, equitable economy where LGBTQ+ businesses have the resources, support, and representation they need to succeed. Through advocacy and collaboration, we aim to remove barriers and create a space where all professionals—regardless of identity—can achieve their full potential.Purpose:
Our purpose is to drive meaningful change for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs by advocating for their rights, providing access to key resources, and building a collaborative network. Through our partnerships, we strive to empower business owners and create lasting impact within the San Diego business landscape.
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Tuesday Lunch Uptown/Hillcrest
Aladdin Restaurant
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
1220 Cleveland Ave #101,
San Diego, CA 92103
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Who's Behind the Studio Door?
Ten years ago Patric Stillman decided to make a serious commitment to his art and to other artists. He took his experience as a successful businessman added his talent as an artist and created what he calls an arts incubator.The Studio Door focuses on assisting artists with art-to-market knowledge, price, brand, marketing and patron development, as well as creating opportunities that will help artists grow by providing working studio space, an online presence and curating exhibits. 
Professional Artist magazine named Patric the 2015 Mentor of the Year for his work at The Studio Door. "Patric is the go-to guy when you are having questions concerning your artwork, whether it be conceptual or nuts-and-bolts marketing." -
Thursday Morning University Heights
Lestat's on Park
8:00 am to 9:00 am
4496 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92116
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Mission, Vision & Values
Mission Statement
The Greater San Diego Business Association promotes LGBT influence through business ownership and supportive consumerism, creating prosperity through equality, diversity and inclusion.
Vision Statement
To lead LGBT economic equality, development and empowerment.Values
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Economic Empowerment: Provide innovative resources that support prosperity for our members.
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Stewardship: Advance professional excellence and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
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Advocacy: Support an inclusive, diverse business community based on equality, integrity and respect.
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Inclusion: Nurture diversity within and across communities.
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Bob Lehman, Executive Director, San Diego Gay Men’s ChorusFor nearly 20 years, Bob Lehman has been an advocate for San Diego’s LGBT community. Following his service as a combat Marine sergeant, Lehman became a nationally recognized leader in the fight to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” founding San Diego’s chapter of American Veterans for Equal Rights, leading the first-ever contingent of gay veterans to march in San Diego’s Veteran’s Day Parade and serving as the first openly gay appointee to the County Veteran’s Advisory Board. Working with local veterans, Lehman co-founded the highly respected Stonewall Citizen’s Patrol in reaction to the brutal attacks against gay men outside the Pride Festival.
Lehman was also a leader in the fight for marriage equality including providing major funding and campaign offices against both antigay measures, Prop 22 and Prop 8. In 2008, Lehman and his husband Tom Felkner made history as the first two men to legally marry in California.
Today, Lehman serves as Executive Director and President Emeritus of the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. Under his leadership, the Chorus has doubled in size and dramatically increased its community outreach role. Just months ago, Mayor Faulconer honored Lehman and the Chorus with its own “SDGMC Day.”
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Substitute Veterans Services Specialist
Substitute Veterans Services Specialist Campus Location: San Marcos Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am – 5pm Hourly Pay Rate: $30.00 Temporary Substitute Position: Duration of assignment is approximately 60 days but could extend to 6/30/26. JOB SUMMARY Performs the full range of duties associated with certification and processing of student applications for Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits in accordance with all applicable legal requirements and guidelines; serves as the VA School Certifying Official with responsibility for all compliance activities on behalf of the District; participates in hiring, schedules and oversees the work of assigned VA student workers; plans and implements a variety of on- and off-campus activities and events; serves as liaison for Veterans Services programs with the VA, the District and students. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS. The Veterans Services Specialist is distinguished from other enrollment and financial aid support classifications by its responsibility for ensuring the legal compliance of providing VA educational benefits to applicants to Palomar College and students. ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS. Essential Functions: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Serves as the VA School Certifying Official responsible for the District’s compliance with all VA regulations outlined in the VA Certifying Official Handbook; attends regular meetings and conferences to receive updated training and information pertaining to VA regulations and policies and procedures; consults with VA officials and other colleges' Certifying Officials for assistance with regulations and procedures for resolution of complex problems. 2. Prepares, hosts and conducts annual Compliance Surveys with auditors from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the California State Approving Agency including verifying student transcript evaluations, current major declarations and education plans; billing to the VA of tuition and fees; grade reporting for all VA-certified courses; VA-mandated academic probation and dismissal; applicable District catalog information; internal policies and procedures; and VA work study students' contracts, duties/responsibilities, schedules and timecards. 3. Provides technical information and assistance to students and staff regarding VA benefits, enrollment, fees and other applicable information; provides guidance to students in correct procedures for completion of forms, applications, VA processes and enrollment; explains applications, requirements and restrictions; refers students to other areas of Student Services as appropriate. 4. Reviews applications and other information and certifies student enrollment status for VA benefits; determines appropriate VA educational program and eligibility and provides necessary forms; reviews completed forms for accuracy and completeness; reviews and processes student certifications, unit changes, and VA paperwork related to educational benefits. 5. Monitors students' enrollment and course completion to ensure compliance with educational plans developed by academic counselors and VA requirements; implements requests to Evaluations and Records for Prior Credit Evaluation (PCE) of all academic transcripts from other colleges. 6. Monitors grades for VA students; prepares correspondence for end-of-term communications, monitors responses and adjusts certifications as necessary; tracks, updates and monitors VA student status regarding priority enrollment status. 7. Monitors all incoming payments made by the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of G.I. Bill recipients; adjusts VA certifications determined by financial aid awards; places enrollment blocking services indicators on student accounts who owe the District additional funds; creates and initiates payments of debts owed in compliance with VA, Treasury and VA Debt Management requirements; verifies and initiates refunds to students for overpayments of tuition and fees. 8. Coordinates all planning and logistics for events on- and off-campus pertaining to the Veterans Services office or veteran students such as Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies, student orientations, outreach, student workshops, Professional Development workshops, Veterans Program Administrators of California meetings between San Diego County colleges/universities and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Region 10 meetings between San Diego County community colleges and VA organizations; serves as liaison for all military-affiliated students at Palomar College to other District departments and community organizations. 9. Assists the Palomar College Foundation regularly with raising funds for veteran student programs and services by gathering and disseminating data for grants, applications and prospective donors; conducts tours for potential donors and District officials around Veterans Services and the Veterans Resource Center; works with Research and Planning to develop and disseminate statistical information regarding veteran students on campus. 10. Maintains the Veterans Resource Center; ensures the center is open throughout each semester; hires, assigns, trains and oversees the work of VA student workers to monitor the utilization of the center and respond to questions and inquiries by VA students; ensures maintenance of the center's equipment and workstations; arranges for approval and submission of timesheets for veteran student workers to the VA office. 11. Maintains and archives student VA benefit records; documents student contact in VA files; audits records to ensure accuracy; collects, compiles, verifies and records information for the generation of reports for the District and state and federal agencies; prepares and maintains VA student files; certifies VA students' enrollment status at Palomar College upon request by other colleges at which students are concurrently enrolled; notifies other colleges of VA students' concurrent enrollment at Palomar College. QUALIFICATIONS. Experience and Education/Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education/training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of experience involving college admissions, enrollment or records, and/or administrative support experience while serving in any branch of the U.S. military. Education/Training: Equivalent to an associate’s degree in business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university. Licenses and/or Certifications: Positions in this classification are required to attend School Certifying Officials training after hire and annually thereafter. Knowledge of: 1. VA regulations, rules and policies regarding educational benefits eligibility and certification, VA State Approving Agency regulations and associated practices, processes and procedures. 2. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other state and federal laws, rules, regulations and policies governing student admissions and financial aid. 3. Methods and techniques of interviewing and advising students and applicants. 4. Operations of a computer and uses of standard business applications including word processing, spreadsheet and database software, enterprise software, and appointment scheduling software. 5. Office administration practices and procedures, including filing and recordkeeping systems. 6. Basic research methods and procedures. 7. Business mathematics and basic bookkeeping concepts and procedures. 8. Principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Contact: Please email resume to Jessica Horn at jhorn@palomar.edu.
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