08/31/2026
Over the many years I have shared random bits and oddities of my life with you all. It's hard to imagine that I started Have A Gay Day 14 years ago. So a bit of an update for today..
I have been hired and working for Have A Gay Day for just over 5 months. Today I signed a continuing two year contract as the Executive Director. The care that the board put into the contract means everything. The little details, the 401k matching, the vacation, the paid health care, the intentional days off, the facts that if I have to run to a doctors appointment at the beginning or end of my day it doesn't take away from my time off or vacation days. I don't know how to fully express what it means to be paid for doing what I love but this all matters. It may have taken 14 years as a volunteer to be here today but I am truly grateful for everything that has happened and everyone involved in that journey to be at this place. ❤ Have A Gay Day does a heck of a lot to serve humanity and the board, the volunteers, the community, the everyone that makes it all possible I deeply thank you for you. I know these are just some words on the internet but my appreciation for you all is everlasting.
-Michael Knote
Executive Director / Founder
Have A Gay Day