Author Topic: Congrats Andy Velez! (Read 9884 times)

Tim Horn · « **on:** February 03, 2011, 08:51:46 am »

Very exciting news...

Our Andy is going to be a busy man over the next 18 months! He's been chosen to be the official Community Activist Liaison for the XIX International AIDS Conference, taking place at the end of July 2012 in Washington, DC!

Andy will serve as the link between the conference secretariat and the activists to ensure the best collaboration, communication and transparency possible before and during the conference, as well as lead the support to activism within the limits of our document “Values and Principles of Conference Participation”.

This is a huge deal and, quite frankly, the conference organizers couldn't have picked a better activist and organizer for the job.

Congrats Andy!

Tim

Edited to add: Andy will be remaining with the Forums through it all -- with time off as needed -- and we're thrilled.

GSOgymrat · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:10:16 am »

Congratulations, Andy! That is quite an honor.

hope_for_a_cure · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:39:22 am »

Congrats! and Thank You!!!

leatherman · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2011, 11:04:54 am »

Congrats Andy, and best wishes working as a liasion!

emeraldize · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2011, 11:14:55 am »

Congrats Andy !

bear60 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2011, 11:30:49 am »

Give 'em hell, Andy. Congrats.

pozniceguy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2011, 12:51:07 pm »

great choice a "best in show" choice to represent the point of view and concerns of the group
congrats Andy !!!!

Nick

Andy Velez · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2011, 01:09:24 pm »

Thanks to Tim and to each of you. Your warm support means a lot to me.

xoxo

Andy

Matty the Damned · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2011, 01:58:50 pm »

Congratulations Andy! A worthy appointment indeed.

MtD

Jody · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2011, 02:41:39 pm »

Andy should be named America's AIDS czar !!! (Not to be confused with a Russian czar).

Jody

aztecan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2011, 02:44:07 pm »

Congratulations Andy!

This is a great decision and welll deserved honor.

HUGS,

Mark

Hellraiser · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2011, 02:44:41 pm »

Congratulations Andy!

RapidRod · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2011, 03:52:48 pm »

Congratulations Andy.

WillyWump · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2011, 07:30:55 pm »

Andy That's great! There's not a better person for the job

-Will

J.R.E. · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2011, 07:58:26 pm »

Congratulations Andy, that's GREAT news !!! A big thank you for all you do, your dedication and accomplishments !!

Ray

tednlou2 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2011, 11:51:37 pm »

Congrats!! I hope to get to the point where I'm knowledgeable about HIV enough to actually help others.

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2011, 12:06:58 pm »

Congratulations Andy - excellent choice!

Florida69 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2011, 12:16:34 pm »

Congrats Andy, I know you will do a great job.....

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2011, 12:17:48 pm »

Congrats Andy!

Joe K · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2011, 12:50:15 pm »

Andy, what an incredible accomplishment and so well deserved. Congrats!

Jeff G · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2011, 12:53:40 pm »

Congratulations Andy .

peteb · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2011, 02:06:05 pm »

Congrads Andy

Rev. Moon · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2011, 03:00:39 pm »

Congrats, Andresito. Reprezent

Cliff · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2011, 04:58:46 pm »

Well done, Andy. Congrats.

joemutt · « **Reply #24 on:** February 06, 2011, 11:07:55 pm »

Congratulations Andy! They made an excellent choice.

OzPaul · « **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:44:02 am »

Great news ! Congratulations to you Andy.

Paul

BT65 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:37:31 am »

Congrats Andy! Very exciting.

veritas · « **Reply #27 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:22:30 pm »

Andy,

As you are well aware, it has been 15 years since the IAS held a conference in the US due to the travel ban (repealed, finally). This conference will certainly be an important one. The latest research and updates will, most likely, be showcased and hopefully "CURE" will be the buzzword.

Bravo for your appointment and CONGRATULATIONS!!!

v

AlanBama · « **Reply #28 on:** February 08, 2011, 10:25:21 am »

Yea Andy! They made a very wise choice -- I'm sure you will do a wonderful job.

Hugs, Alan

Andy Velez · « **Reply #29 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:34:21 pm »

Again, my thanks to all for your support and kind words.

xoxo

Andy

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #30 on:** February 08, 2011, 06:13:38 pm »

Congrats and best of luck in this endeavor, Andy.

sharkdiver · « **Reply #31 on:** February 08, 2011, 07:00:15 pm »

Congrats!!

jkinatl2 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 08, 2011, 07:03:11 pm »

I can't believe I missed this thread! Congrats, Andy! You have consistently been one of the hardest working folks in the field of HIV/AIDS activism. I have always been a true fan.

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