SWRY celebrates first year!
Friday - January 31, 2020 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
The dance floor was jumpin’, as dancers did the ‘Cupid Shuffle,’ following a dinner provided by REZ-Girls Catering.
Children enjoyed the games available at the SWRY one-year Celebration.
Various organizations from the region joined in the celebration event, including Montezuma Pride and Four Corners Rainbow Youth.
Laurie Monte pencils in her bid in the silent auction.
SWRY members: Precious Collins, Trennie Collins and Bobbie Rosa take turns in welcoming everyone to the SWRY one-year celebration.
Jerrika Rarick has the honor of cutting the one-year celebration cake.
REZ-Gilrs Catering were shown appreciation by SWRY founder Trennie Collins, for catering the one-year celebration.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Celebrating the first year is an accomplishment for any organization, and celebrating with food, music and dancing makes for an evening filled with fun and recognition. Southwest Rainbow Youth (SWRY) celebrated turning one-year-old as an organization, supporting the LGBTQ+ community. SWRY brought together various organizations to help celebrate the milestone, Friday, Jan. 24 in the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility. Music was provided by DJ Robert Ortiz of REZ-olution Radio Hour (KSUT Tribal Radio 91.3 FM) and the dinner was provided by the REZ-Girls Catering of Ignacio.