I just got a call from Melissa Grove, executive director of Legacy Counseling Center/Legacy Founders Cottage, letting me know that Legacy’s board chair, Steven Weir, has been chosen as one of 20 semi-finalists in the One Man Dallas competition, giving him the chance to win $5,000 to share with Legacy.
“We are the only AIDS organization and the gayest organization” to be chosen by a One Man Dallas semi-finalist, Grove said.
One Man Dallas, according to its website, is “a fun, social, and professional event that identifies the one man in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area who represents the best of Dallas from the perspectives of community involvement, personality, intelligence and fitness. One Man Dallas not only puts the spotlight on 20 guys doing great work in the community, but highlights 20 great community organizations.”
Each finalist is profiled on the website, and you can vote once a day each day through May 15 for your favorite. Online voting results will account for 25 percent of each finalist’s total score.
There will also be a series of happy hour “meet-and-greet” events to give the public a chance to meet each semi-finalist. The first will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at Park Place Mercedes Benz, 6113 Lemmon Ave. Other times and locations are listed on the website.
The big finale is set for May 19, 7:30 p.m. at Gables Park 17, 1700 Cedar Springs Road in Uptown. That’s when the five finalists will be announced and then participate in a live competition involving fashion, pop culture trivia, informational interviews and more. The winner will be chosen by a panel of community leaders.
Awesome! I’m so proud of Steve. He’s totally perfect for this type of recognition. He’s always doing community stuff, super sweet, smart and is a total hottie. Oh, have I mentioned that “Shaniqua-ass?” Oh wait…can I say ass on here?
I hope the community rallys around Steve to illustrate how much the community comes out to support local charities. Vote for Steve at http://www.onemandallas.com and then click Vote, pick Steve. You can vote daily!
I love Steve! YAY! Good for him!
That’s nice for Steve, but I hope the community recognizes there are 19 other non-profits to be recognized. The world does not revolve around one. Being a “hottie” does not automatically mean you win.
I can promise you Steve is more than a pretty face. He has dedicated hundreds of hours annually to a variety of charities all over the area. I encourage everyone to come out and meet all of the men and decide for themselves.
To meet Steven, and to get acquainted with all 20 finalists, One Man Dallas is hosting a series of four complimentary happy hours before the big show on May 19 at Dallas Contemporary when One Man Dallas is selected. The first happy hour is at Park Place Mercedes Benz from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, April 21. You are invited to stop by for a beverage and appetizers compliments of Whole Foods Markets and we hope you agree that Steven Weir is One Man Dallas!