Stinson, Jay Merritt

Jay was a member of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from May, 1980 until April, 1982 for a total of 8 concert seasons. He also participated in the historic 1981 National Tour of nine cities in the United States. The tour is credited with being the creative force behind the formation of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses which as of 2010 has more than 170 member choruses with over 7,000 singers worldwide. He last sang as a member of the Bass section. The Chorus refers to these members who are no longer able to sing with the group as members of the "Fifth Section." They are listed Chorus programs and on the group's website: https://www.sfgmc.org/about_fifth.shtml

1976 meeting Jay in Lafayette Square Park. At 22 I was immediately attracted to this gorgeous blonde man. He was only 3@, but from my perspective he was a Man. And a complete gentleman. I’ll never stop smiling and thanking him for his advice and perspective, which were I requested gifts. I wish I could be on his sailboat with him