GAAAYS IN SPAAACE is proud to announce our Return to Virtual Celebrations! We are super excited to reconnect with so many members of our community, some of whom we haven’t seen since our last zoom event back in 2022.

Join us Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 8PM EDT for another Unforgettable Gathering of Fans & Celebrities alike as we reconnect with friends, tackle some trivia, share in making a sci-fi inspired beverage from the comfort of our own homes, and spend time chatting with one of our favorite Star Trek pals!

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION star DENISE CROSBY will be joining us to kick off our return to virtual events.

This is a PRIVATE Zoom event which will require a specific link and password to participate.

After you have purchased your ticket, you will receive an initial confirmation email. You will also receive a second email at approximately 2PM ET on Saturday, July 13 which will contain your specific link and password.

*Gaaays In Spaaace is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt, nonprofit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN #83-1923528

ZOOM DETAILS:

- If you do not already have a free Zoom account, you will be prompted to create one before joining the meeting.

• If you would like to ask a question, mix your cocktail along with us, answer trivia questions, or just participate with your camera on, you must log on no later than 7:30PM EDT.


• If you prefer not to be on camera, you can log on anytime between 7:30 PM EDT and the end of the event. 


• The event will begin at 8PM EDT.

- Prior to the official start of the event you will see a screen that says, "Please wait. The webinar will begin soon."

THERE ARE 2 WAYS FOR YOU TO PARTICIPATE:

FIRST:

- If you would like to ask a question during the meeting using your video and microphone, you will have the ability to “raise your hand” by clicking on the raise hand button in the Zoom controls. This will let us know that you would like to participate.

- “Raising your hand” will not guarantee that you’ll be able to ask your question, but we will do our best to get to as many of you as we possibly can in the time we have.

- With that in mind, please keep your questions brief and be mindful that there are many others who are also hoping to ask a question of their own.

- If you are selected to ask a question on video our moderator will introduce you by saying, “We have ‘Joe’ from ‘New York’ with a question.” At that point your Zoom will change, and you will be moved into the panelist area of the webinar, your video and mic will be enabled, and you will appear on the screen alongside our guests and hosts. At that point, please turn on your video and mic.

SECOND:

- You will also have the option of typing a question into the Q&A box located in your Zoom controls.

- These questions will be read by one of our moderators. Again, we will do our best to get to as many of these as we possibly can.

CODE OF CONDUCT:

Please be mindful of our code of conduct for the event.

1. Be cool, kind, and civil. Treat all members with respect and express your thoughts in a constructive manner.

2. Use English only. Communicate in English but be considerate of all languages.

3. Use an appropriate name and avatar. Avoid special characters, emoji, obscenities, and impersonation.

4. Do NOT spam. Avoid excessive messages, images, formatting, emoji, commands, and @mentions.

5. No self-promotion or advertisements. This includes unsolicited references and links to other social media, servers, communities, and services in chat or direct messages.

6. No personal information. Protect your privacy and the privacy of others.

7. Absolutely NO harassment, abuse, or bullying will be tolerated. We have ZERO-tolerance for harming others.

8. NO racist, sexist, anti-LGBTQ+, or otherwise offensive content. We have ZERO-tolerance for hate speech.

9. No piracy, sexual, NSFW, or otherwise suspicious content. We do not condone illegal or suspicious discussions and activity.

10. Rules are subject to common sense. These rules are not comprehensive and use of loopholes to violate the spirit of these rules is subject to enforcement.

GENESIS of GAAAYS IN SPAAACE:

“To Fix the Problems of Today… We MUST Have HOPE for Tomorrow.” – DAN DEEVY, Founder

GAAAYS IN SPAAACE (GIS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the importance of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in both science fiction storytelling and the actual space industry.

We strive to relieve ignorance, promote a better understanding of LGBTQIA+ individuals and empower LGBTQIA+ youth by exposing them to visions of the future like those found in television shows like STAR TREK, THE ORVILLE & THE EXPANSE, where universal equality has FINALLY become a reality; and most importantly, where they can see themselves reflected in the characters.

Since our founding in 2016, we've hosted 200+ events which have spanned a dozen major US cities, featured more than 60 celebrity guests, and have been attended by well over 20K fans.

Countless members of our community now feel less disconnected and alone in the particularly challenging and isolating times we find ourselves in thanks to the safe space that our events create.

Everyone who has attended our events have left with a renewed sense of optimism for the future as well as a reinvigorated sense of purpose in continuing the ongoing struggle against bigotry, intolerance and hatred that remains all too present throughout the world.

GIS has been endorsed and supported by THE ORVILLE’s SETH MACFARLANE & STAR TREK creator GENE RODDENBERRY’s son, ROD RODDENBERRY, who told GIS Founder DAN DEEVY that GIS is exactly the kind of organization that his father would have supported and that he’d be proud of the impact that it’s having.

We’ve also been incredibly fortunate to have received the most genuine, heartfelt support from so many members of the STAR TREK family & THE ORVILLE cast; for which we could not be more grateful.

Many have donated their time and talent by appearing at our events, others have helped to spread the word via their personal social media accounts, and all have autographed GIS items to be used as prizes and giveaways for our attendees to raise money for our organization.

It is important to note that attendance at our events is not limited to fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community. People of every background come together in the spirit of creating the inclusive future we all yearn for.

All our events are dedicated to celebrating the inclusive Utopian future that both GENE RODDENBERRY & SETH MACFARLANE have created for ALL mankind and our crowds always reflect that.

Without fail, each event has been a truly unforgettable gathering of fans and celebrities alike all of whom mix and mingle as they celebrate the Roddenberry Philosophy of IDIC… ‘Infinite Diversity In Infinite Combinations.’

We’re proud to say that GAAAYS IN SPAAACE events continue to be celebrations of historic importance for LGBTQIA+ Sci-Fi & Science fans as well as our straight allies who have stood with us in our struggle to move humanity to a future that goes beyond equality!

Please visit the gallery section of our website for a look at all that we have done so far: https://www.gaaaysinspaaace.org/event-pics

Gaaays In Spaaace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all donations are fully tax deductible. EIN #83-1923528