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In this issue of GSA Network News, you'll find:
GSA Network Highlight
Go To The Movies and Support the Central California GSA Network!
GSA Network Announcements
1. Participate in Senate Hearing on School Safety
2. Host High Contrast at your school! (NorCal)
3. GSA Network workshops at TRA Conference (LA)
Other Announcements
4. Drop In Hours for Youth Space at the LGBT Center (SF)
5. HIV Prevention Volunteers Needed (Santa Clara County)
6. outLoud Radio GSA Presentations (Bay Area)
7. Youth Power! (Bay Area)
8. High School Exit Exam Day of Action (Bay Area)
9. Unity Jam 2002 Youth Conference
10. UNtraining White Liberal Racism
11. Job Announcement: Stop AIDS Project (SF)
12. Job Announcement: CA Coalition For Women Prisoners (SF)
13. NEWS: Laramie Project at Newark HS Draws Protest
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Go To The Movies and Support the Central California GSA Network!
Beginning this Thursday evening, September 26th, GSAers will be selling concessions throughout the 4 day Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival. The festival is the 6th oldest gay and lesbian film festival in the country, currently in its 13th year! Over 40 films will be shown, including the first Slovenian film to be directed by a woman.
GSA Network's own "As If It Matters" will be showing on Saturday afternoon with film-makers Harjant Gill, Nykki Bickerstaff and Vanessa Duran on hand!
For ticket information and scheduling go to http://www.reelpride.com
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1. Participate in Senate Hearing on School Safety
Location changed from Hamilton High to Plummer Park - Fiesta Hall!
Written comments still needed!
Senate Select Committee on School Safety Hearing
On "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination and School
Safety."
October 3, 2002
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
NEW LOCATION (no longer at Hamilton High School)
Plummer Park - Fiesta Hall
1200 N. Vista Street
West Hollywood, CA
Background:
This hearing will examine the implementation of the California Student
Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 (AB 537) and the experiences
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students in California in the
almost three years since AB 537 was enacted.
Written Comments Needed!
You can get involved with the School Safety Hearing by submitting written
comments! Comments are especially requested regarding students', parents',
and teachers' experiences with school climate, the harassment complaint
process, gender identity issues, and model programs. Comments can reflect
positive or negative experiences. You are invited to submit written comment
to the Senate Select Committee on School Safety via e-mail to: mailto:Jennifer.Richard@sen.ca.gov
or via mail at:
Senator Sheila Kuehl
Chair, Select Committee on School Safety
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95816
Scheduled Speakers:
In addition to testimony from students (including several who are part
of GSA Network) and parents, the hearing will include testimony from Kate
Frankfurt from Human Rights Watch on their report, "Hatred in the Hallways:
Violence and Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Students in U.S. Schools," testimony from Pam Chamberlain with the Massachusetts
Department of Education who will speak about her state's efforts to protect
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, and testimony from Gay-Straight
Alliance Network's Executive Director, Carolyn Laub, on the problems with
the harassment complaint process in California.
Directions to Plummer Park from Burbank and LAX Airports
Directions from Burbank Airport:
1. Follow the AIRPORT EXIT sign out of the Airport
2. Turn Right onto EMPIRE AVE.
3. Turn Left onto CLYBOURN.
4. Turn Right onto VANOWEN ST.
5. Turn Left onto VINELAND.
6. Turn Right onto the 101 FWY SOUTH.
7. Take the HIGHLAND AVE exit towards the HOLLYWOOD BOWL and continue
South on HIGHLAND AVE.
8. Turn Right on SANTA MONICA BLVD.
9. Turn right at MARTEL into the PARKING LOT.
10. Follow signs to the FIESTA HALL.
Directions from LAX:
1. Follow the EXIT signs and proceed EAST on CENTURY BLVD.
2. Turn Right onto the 405 FWY NORTH.
3. Exit Right onto the 10 FWY EAST.
4. Exit FAIRFAX North and travel North on Fairfax.
5. Turn Right onto SANTA MONICA BLVD.
6. Turn Left at Martel into the PARKING LOT.
7. Follow the signs to the FIESTA HALL.
There is street parking on VISTA ST., but there will be plenty of parking available in the two lots in Plummer Park.
There is also another PARKING LOT off FOUNTAIN (which runs parallel to SANTA MONICA BLVD). The Parking Lot entrance is between VISTA ST. and FULLER AVE.
For more info:
contact Carolyn Laub, GSA Network Executive Director, mailto:carolyn@gsanetwork.org.
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2. Host High Contrast at your school!
"High Contrast: shades of our identities" is an interactive photo-narrative exhibit by youth and for youth available for Northern California GSAs from November through June of this year. View the exhibit at http://www.highcontrast.org.
You should host High Contrast at your school because:
* "The exhibit got the message out-- that homophobia and other forms of oppression are problems at our school-- in a way that us talking wouldn't have done and to people we could never have reached." (GSA student)
* "Organizing High Contrast made the GSA club feel like we can get something accomplished. We can get organized, all work together, and do something that's really successful." (GSA student)
* "Together, we changed the tone and culture of this campus by exploring deeper issues of difference, tolerance, and equity." (Assistant Principle)
* "When I saw the exhibit I didn't feel so alone." (student)
To request the exhibit mailto:highcontrast@gsanetwork.org or call 415.552.4229. Tell us what weeks you would be interested in hosting the exhibit (in order to get High Contrast to the most schools, the exhibit can be at each school for one week), your address, and a phone number to reach you. We will be in touch with you in early November. If you are interested in hosting High Contrast in November, please contact us by October 25.
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3. GSA Network workshops at TRA Conference (LA)
On October 4-6, the GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) National Conference will take place in Los Angeles.
If you are attending the conference, be sure to check out these fabulous workshops that GSA Network staff and youth will help present:
* Make It Real: Youth Activism, AB 537, and Strategies for Ending Harassment
and Discrimination in Schools
* Beyond the Buzzword: Youth Empowerment in the GSA Movement
* Anti-Racism in GSA Organizing
* Safe Schools Bills: An Update from California 3 Years Later
* Transgender Students: Ensuring Appropriate and Fair Treatment in
the Classroom
Info about the conference:
Teaching Respect for All is a conference dedicated to enriching education
by providing a forum for educators, community members, parents, and students
to learn about, discuss, and create change in schools. Particularly
with the California Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2000
(AB 537) now in place, this is a wonderful environment for any person seeking
more education or looking to network with educators from across the country.
Teaching Respect for All aims to build the capacity, conviction and number
of activists working to create a future in which every child learns to
accept and respect all others.
Conference and registration information can be found on the GLSEN web site at http://www.glsen.org.
++++++++++++++++ OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS ++++++++++++++++
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4. Drop In Hours for Youth Space at the LGBT Center (SF)
Drop in hours this week at the new San Francisco LGBT Center will be Wed.-Fri. 6:30p.m. - 9p.m.
Youth Space - 1st floor, LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street @ Octavia, San Francisco
Come check out the Youth Space, hang out, network with other youth, and meet staff and members from Bay Area organizations!
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5. HIV Prevention Volunteers Needed (Santa Clara County)
Are you concerned about rising HIV infection rates?
Then volunteer and make a difference!
What? Volunteer to be an HIV prevention educator and deliver
workshops in
Santa Clara County middle schools and high schools.
Who? Anybody concerned about the health of our youth.
If you love
interacting with teens, enjoy public speaking, and are comfortable
talking
about sex, then this is for YOU!
How? Attend the information session on:
Tuesday, October 1st
6:00 - 7:00pm
YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula
4161 Alma St., Palo Alto (between San Antonio Rd. & Charleston
Rd.)
RSVP to:
Juan Barajas, Outlet Program Director
650/494-0972 x 301
mailto:juan@ywcamid.org
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6. outLoud Radio GSA Presentations (Bay Area)
outLoud Radio, the queer youth radio project, is rocking the airwaves
with
music, news, and views by and for the queer youth movement. Bring
us to
your GSA to make a quick presentation -- to show you what we do, and
even
to get your GSA involved. If you're within a two hour drive from Oakland,
we can come visit. If not, give us a call to make other arrangements.
Contact: Noah Miller, producer
info@outloudradio.org
(415) 703-6150 x37
http://www.outloudradio.org
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7. Youth Power! (Bay Area)
Wednesday, October 2, 2002
5:30 to 8:00pm
at the San Francisco Main Library - Civic Center, 100 Larkin (at Grove St.)
Youth Power! is a FREE event for San Francisco and Bay Area teenagers.
Youth Power! focuses on COMMUNITY, ACTIVISM, KNOWLEDGE, and EDUCATION.
The event is a collection of programs and organizations that serve youth
with or through:
Art * Technology Skills * Education * Employment * Martial Arts * Hip-Hop
* Writing * Legal Assistance * Environmental Concerns * Substance Abuse
Prevention * Life Skills Training * Health Information * Career Advising
* Public Speaking * Poetry * Radio Shows * Dance * ....and more!
FREE Food! FREE Performances! FREE Information!
For more information, call 415-202-7944 or email mailto:info@sfcollegeaccess.org.
Brought to you by the San Francisco College Access Center, AACE Talent Search, and the San Francisco Public Library.
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8. High School Exit Exam Day of Action (Bay Area)
Join with Californians for Justice
to STOP THE HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM and DEMAND QUALITY EDUCATION!
***TAKE ACTION OCTOBER 8**
**Actions & Press Conferences**
**Tuesday, Oct. 8th, 5:00pm * Statewide**
SAN FRANCISCO: Action & Press Conference begins 5:00pm in front of Gov. Davis' district office: State Building, 455 Golden Gate Ave (Civic Center BART, walk up Hyde, left on Golden Gate, between Larkin & Polk). Info call Californians for Justice: 510-452-2728
SAN JOSE: Action & Press Conference begins 5:00pm in front of Reed Hastings' business office: NetFlix.Com, 970 University Ave, Los Gatos (Hwy. 17 south of 85, exit Lark, left on University, NetFlix is on the left). Info call Californians for Justice: 408-292-9476
FRESNO: Press Conference begins 5:00pm in front of Gov. Davis' district office: State Building, 2550 Mariposa Mall (downtown @ Mariposa & P). Info call Californians for Justice: 559-709-5878
LOS ANGELES: Action & Press Conference begins 5:00pm in front of Gov. Davis' campaign headquarters: 9911 West Pico Blvd (1 block west of Museum of Tolerance, near Avenue of the Stars). Info call Californians for Justice: 562-951-1015
SAN DIEGO: Action & Press Conference begins 5:00pm in front of Gov. Davis' district office: State Building, 1350 Front St. (@ A St. 3 blocks north of Broadway, Front is one-way going south). Info call Californians for Justice: 619-641-7750
WHAT ARE THESE ACTIONS ABOUT?
* A week after the state releases the newest High School Exit Exam
scores --and a month before the elections-- Californians for Justice
will expose the impact of the Exit Exam on California's students
& communities & hold the politicians
accountable.
* We are targeting Governor Gray Davis and NetFlix.Com CEO Reed Hastings,
the President of the State Board of Education.
* We demand that Davis and Hastings suspend the Exit Exam until ALL
students in California attend high quality schools.
* See above for action locations and contact numbers in your region.
Media calls: Californians for Justice Long Beach, 562-951-1015. Other
questions: Californians for Justice Oakland, 510-452-2728.
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9. Unity Jam 2002 Youth Conference
Unity Jam, a groundbreaking health conference planned by and for young people, is almost here!
Friday, October 11th
9:00am-5:00pm
Asian Cultural Center in Oakland (388 9th St., between Webster
& Franklin, near 12th St. BART)
register online at: http://www.hify.org or call 415-274-1970 x22
This year's theme is REALITY CHECK: Youth Achieving Balance by Making Positive Choices. We invite you to join hundreds of other Bay Area youth who have the same ultimate goals: to feel healthy and supported. This year's Unity Jam will include everything from interactive health workshops to open mic performances by cutting-edge spoken word artists in the area, as well as an afterparty!
Because Unity Jam is based on youth empowering ourselves and making choices that we feel are right for us, we hope this can be the first step in having that support continue all year round.
Join us for a day of activism, awareness and UNITY.
See you there!
THE UNITY JAM 2002 YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE
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10. UNtraining White Liberal Racism
Introducing The UNtraining, a program for untraining white liberal racism
"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, September 28, 2002
1:00 - 5:00 pm
First Congregational Church
2501 Harrison Street, Oakland
Everyone welcome
Childcare available, Wheelchair Accessible
Insights and tools for all levels of awareness and activism
In the UNtraining we explore what it means to be white.
As white people, we are trained to be "white" whether we know it or
not. And we benefit from "white privilege" whether we like it or not. Yet
we don't talk with each other about our own racial identity or our difficult
feelings about race. We may experience guilt, be afraid of saying the wrong
thing, deny having a white identity, or hold back from taking a stand.
How can white people reconcile our heartfelt antiracist beliefs with our
white cultural conditioning? The UNtraining is a provocative, compassionate
approach to helping white people wake themselves up and become better allies
in the fight against racism.
The workshop will be led by UNtraining founder Robert Horton, his mentor Rita Shimmin, and UNtraining graduates and advisors.
Cost: Sliding scale $20 - $50.
No one turned away for lack of funds.
For more info: call 510-235-3957 or visit http://www.untraining.org
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11. Job Announcement: Stop AIDS Project (SF)
STOP AIDS Project: Q ACTION WORKSHOPS COORDINATOR
ORGANIZATION
The STOP AIDS Project is a nonprofit, community organizing project
for gay and bisexual men in San Francisco which seeks to reduce HIV transmission
and lessen the adverse effects of the HIV epidemic on the community by
providing outreach, free discussion groups, events and referral services.
REPORTS TO: Associate Program Director
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Lead volunteers in the conceptualization, development and implementation
of programs, community organizing projects, youth research projects, video
projects and workshops related to HIV transmission for GBTQQ men ages 25
and under.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conceive, develop and implement new program initiatives.
- Conceive, develop, implement and lead workshops.
- Supervise, train, motivate and appreciate volunteer workshop facilitators.
- Develop, implement, oversee and evaluate YA BASTA! and Chico Chats,
organizing projects for young Latino men.
- Direct and produce FLIQ: a community-driven, video documentary and
community forum project.
- Coordinate and implement established workshops and forums.
- Assist in the maintenance and development of content for the Q Action
website.
- Assist Q Action Outreach Coordinator with Q-Ville Social (Q Action
volunteer meetings) and Outreach.
- Assist team in developing media strategies.
- Conduct key opinion leader interviews.
- Represent agency at community events, meetings and conferences when
appropriate.
- Attend monthly staff meetings, journal clubs, department and team
meetings.
- Support agency activities at SFLGBTQ Pride and Street Fairs.
- Periodically attend agency-wide volunteer appreciation events.
- Complete monthly program reports.
- Other duties as assigned by the Associate Program Director.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public health or related field and/or 2 years
of related work experience with youth and/ health education.
- Demonstrated experience with workshop creation, facilitation and
evaluation.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with volunteer management and community organizing
techniques.
- Experience working with diverse populations, particularly young Latino
men and other young men of color.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in teams.
- Commitment to grassroots organizing.
Hours:
This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position and requires some
weekend and evening work.
COMPENSATION
$30K TO 34K per year, depending on education and experience.
A generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life
insurance, 24 personal leave days per year (vacation and sick) and 11 holidays.
Continued employment is contingent upon resource development.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The STOP AIDS Project is an equal opportunity employer and encourages
applications from women, people of color, and people with HIV/AIDS and/or
other disabilities. The STOP AIDS Project, Inc. does not discriminate
in its employment practices or policies on the basis of race, color, creed,
ethnic or national origin or ancestry, age, gender, religious beliefs,
sexual orientation, veteran status or disability. Individuals with
HIV/AIDS, people of color and women are encouraged to apply.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The STOP AIDS Project works to prevent the spread of HIV in many ways,
including sex positive programming. Frank sex talk and images, as
appropriate, are parts of our work and work environment. Applicants
should be comfortable in such an environment
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, please mail a one page cover letter relating your qualifications
to the needs of the position, along with a current resume and three professional
references to: Human Resources, STOP AIDS Project, 2128 15th Street, San
Francisco, CA 94114. You may also fax your information to STOP
AIDS Project at 415-575-0166 ö attention Human Resources. E-mails
can be sent to jobs@stopaids.org.
Please be sure to indicate "jobs" in the subject line.
DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.
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12. Job Announcement: CA Coalition For Women Prisoners (SF)
CALIFORNIA COALITION FOR WOMEN PRISONERS
1540 Market St., #490
San Francisco, California 94102
415/255-7036, Ext. 4
Fax: 415/552-3150
e-mail: mailto:ccwp@igc.org
http:www.womenprisoners.org
Project Coordinator Job Description:
CCWP raises the public consciousness about the cruel and inhumane conditions under which women in prison live and advocates for positive changes. Formed in 1995, we publish the only national newsletter (The Fire Inside) in the country focusing on women prisoners.
The project coordinator is responsible for the coordination of CCWP's various programs, works with CCWP interns and volunteers to involve them in the organization's projects, and liaisons with other organizations to build community awareness and involvement in work for women prisoners.
Duties:
* Coordinates advocacy programs on health care and battered women in
prison
* Develops new CCWP program initiatives (possibly in areas of the drug
war and death penalty)
* Coordinates web site maintenance
* Participates in visits to women's prisons and in development/production
of quarterly newsletter
* Develops CCWP's speakers bureau
* Provides guidance to CCWP interns and volunteers
* Miscellaneous administrative duties as needed
Qualifications:
* Experience in grassroots organizing
* Understanding of issues related to women's oppression, particularly
women in prison
* Self starter and able to work collaboratively
Women of color, queer women, Spanish speaking, young women strongly encouraged to apply.
Great benefits, flexible hours. Salary dependent on experience.
Send resume and short cover letter explaining your interest in this
position to:
Karen Shain
Coordinator
CCWP
1540 Market St., #490
San Francisco, CA 94102
mailto:ccwp@igc.org
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13. NEWS: Laramie Project at Newark HS Draws Protest
http://www.theargusonline.com/Stories/0,1413,83%257E1968%257E875860,00.html
Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 2:51:44 AM MST
'Laramie' author gives teens kudos
Kansas church members expected to protest play about gay man's murder
By Daniel Lavoie
STAFF WRITER
NEWARK -- The playwright who penned "The Laramie Project" is telling kids at Newark Memorial High School to stick to their guns in the face of anti-gay protests expected at the play's November shows.
Moises Kaufman, who wrote the play in 1998 based on a Wyoming town's reaction to the brutal murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard,told The Argus that Newark's actors are playing a vital role in the international dialogue on gay rights.
"There is something that must be perceived as wonderful when you realize that when you do theater, you have a voice," Kaufman said while on his way to tonight's Emmy Awards presentation in Los Angeles, where the HBO version of the play is up for four awards.
"With that voice comes responsibility; with that responsibility comes power," he said.
Officials from the Westboro Baptist Church -- a Kansas-based group headed by the Rev.
Fred Phelps that has held hundreds of anti-gay protests throughout the country -- said they are planning for 10 to 15 protesters to descend on Newark when the play hits the stage. It is scheduled to be performed Nov. 8-9 and 15-16.
Phelps is one of the more than 400 people Kaufman interviewed in Laramie,
Wyo., to construct dozens of monologues that show how the quiet burg that
bills
itself "Wyoming's Hometown" changed after the high-profile hate crime.
Phelps' group sent a fax to the high school last week saying the school was "fag-riddled" and claiming that "God Hates Newark High."
Barbara Williams, director of the Newark production, said she was "ecstatic" that Kaufman cared enough to encourage her kids -- who she said have been getting a ton of support from the school community -- in the midst of the controversy.
"To have him know that we're doing this in a little high school in Newark, that is just marvelous," she said. "(The controversy) makes it more real for the cast. It makes it purposeful."
Joe Magdalena, a junior who plays Phelps, said he couldn't believe the real-life Phelps would take the time to attack the 2,100-student high school.
"I started laughing when I heard he sent us that hate fax," he said. "The irony was just so overwhelming. I can tell this guy is just evil. I don't like that man."
But Magdalena and some of his fellow cast members said the hubbub has been worthwhile. It has brought the school community together and has a national figure like Kaufman calling to show his support, they said.
"We're getting a lot of support from the community," said senior Jared Shore, who gave up a spot on the varsity football team to play Shepard's murderer, Aaron McKinney. "We're glad to be doing this. We can say something and people will listen."
The controversy and community support could mean swift business at the ticket booth, too.
"Phelps has probably given us a sold-out show," Williams said. "We should all thank him for that, at least."
Gay rights groups throughout the Bay Area and beyond have commended the cast at Newark Memorial for forging ahead with the play, despite the outside pressure to stop. The play is too important for high school-age kids, they say.
"I think that this play is absolutely appropriate and potentially a very important play for high school students to see," said Cathy Renna, the national spokeswoman for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
Kaufman said he wrote the play with performances like the one in Newark in mind.
"The audience they're reaching (high-schoolers) is the audience I wrote the play for," he said. "That is the community where all of our hope lies."
Kaufman said he hopes the kids can soldier through the rest of the flack that is certain to come their way.
"As hard as it is, I hope that they can see they have power," Kaufman said. "God bless them for doing the play."
Staff writer Daniel Lavoie can be reached at (510) 353-7013 or at mailto:dlavoie@angnewspapers.com.
In this issue of GSA Network News, you'll find:
GSA Network Highlight
It's not too early to make change at your school!
GSA Network Announcements
1. Participate in Senate Hearing on School Safety
2. Unite the South Bay GSAs!
3. Host High Contrast at your school! (NorCal)
4. Re-register Your GSA
5. "Back To School" House Parties for GSA Network
Other Announcements
6. Upset the Setup (Bay Area)
7. OutLoud Radio GSA Presentations (Bay Area)
8. Peer Powerfest 2002 (San Bernadino and Riverside Counties)
9. Social Justice Book Sale (SoCal)
10. Gay Dads' and Kids' Gathering (Palm Springs)
11. Transgender Web Resources For Youth
12. Seeking "Out Youth For Film on LGBT Stereotypes
13. Genderblast IV (Bay Area)
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It's not too early to make change at your school!
Congratulations to Fremont High School GSA in Sunnyvale, who presented at their first staff meeting on stopping slurs and AB 537. They collected information from a GSA at a nearby school and from GSA Network, and then they put together a packet of information for each teacher.
According to the GSA President, "The focus was mostly on stopping disrespectful language (strategies to educate kids about not using slurs, etc) and we also included some statistics we got from the LYRIC website, and some fact sheets about AB 537 (how to file a complaint, what the law is for and what it does). The staff seemed very receptive, and a lot of people complimented us on the presentation."
For more information about doing an anti-slur training at your school, contact GSA Network at mailto:info@gsanetwork.org.
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1. Participate in Senate Hearing on School Safety
You are invited to attend a special hearing on school safety!
Or send in comments about your experience!
Senate Select Committee on School Safety Hearing
On "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination and School
Safety."
October 3, 2002
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hamilton High School Auditorium
2955 So. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Background:
This hearing will examine the implementation of the California Student
Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 (AB 537) and the experiences
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students in California in the
almost three years since AB 537 was enacted.
Scheduled Speakers:
In addition to testimony from students (including several who are part
of GSA Network) and parents, the hearing will include testimony from Kate
Frankfurt from Human Rights Watch on their report, "Hatred in the Hallways:
Violence and Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Students in U.S. Schools," testimony from Pam Chamberlain with the Massachusetts
Department of Education who will speak about her state's efforts to protect
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, and testimony from Gay-Straight
Alliance Network's Executive Director, Carolyn Laub, on the problems with
the harassment complaint process in California.
Public Comment
There will be a limited public comment period at the end of the hearing,
with two minutes of testimony allocated for each person. Super priority
will be given to the testimony of students and the first five public comment
slots have been reserved for students' comment. In addition to the
public comment period at the hearing, you are invited to submit written
comment to the Senate Select Committee on School Safety via e-mail to:
mailto:Jennifer.Richard@sen.ca.gov
or via mail at: Senator Sheila Kuehl, Chair, Select Committee on School
Safety, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95816.
Directions to Hamilton High School
2955 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles 90034
From 10 Fwy. Westbound
Exit Robertson Blvd. Make a sharp left at the light (sign to Robertson
North). Turn right onto Robertson Blvd. School is on the left side of the
street.
From 10 Fwy. Eastbound
Exit Robertson Blvd. Turn Right onto Robertson Blvd from the off-ramp.
From LAX
Take Century Blvd. East to the 405 Fwy. North to the 10 Fwy. West.
Then follow directions above.
From Burbank Airport
Go North on N. Hollywood Way to the 5 Fwy. South to the 110 Fwy. South
to the 10 West. Then follow directions above.
For more info:
contact Carolyn Laub, GSA Network Executive Director, mailto:carolyn@gsanetwork.org.
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2. Unite the South Bay GSAs!
Wednesday, September 18
5:30-7:00pm
Billy DeFrank Center
938 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
All South Bay GSAs are invited to come and network with other youth, share ideas, hang out, and learn more about the GSA Network and the Billy DeFrank Center.
This month: Kick off the new school year with an awesome meeting of South Bay GSAs! We'll be talking about plans for the rest of the year and sharing ideas about what to do for National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11th) and LGBT History Month (October).
Snacks provided!
Co-Sponsored by GSA Network and the Billy DeFrank Center.
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3. Host High Contrast at your school!
"High Contrast: shades of our identities" is an interactive photo-narrative exhibit by youth and for youth available for Northern California GSAs from November through June of this year. View the exhibit at http://www.highcontrast.org.
You should host High Contrast at your school because:
* "The exhibit got the message out-- that homophobia and other forms of oppression are problems at our school-- in a way that us talking wouldn't have done and to people we could never have reached." (GSA student)
* "Organizing High Contrast made the GSA club feel like we can get something accomplished. We can get organized, all work together, and do something that's really successful." (GSA student)
* "Together, we changed the tone and culture of this campus by exploring deeper issues of difference, tolerance, and equity." (Assistant Principle)
* "When I saw the exhibit I didn't feel so alone." (student)
To request the exhibit mailto:highcontrast@gsanetwork.org
or call 415.552.4229. Tell us what weeks you would be interested in hosting
the exhibit (in order to get High Contrast to the most schools, the exhibit
can be at each school for one week), your address, and a phone number to
reach you. We will be in touch with you in early November. If you are interested
in hosting High Contrast in November, please contact us by October 25.
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4. Re-register Your GSA
As your GSA starts a new year, please take a moment to update your registration with GSA Network. Please update the names and contact information of your GSA advisor and president so you can receive our awesome resources and hear about programs in your area.
Use our online form at http://www.gsanetwork.org/register or email mailto:register@gsanetwork.org.
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5. "Back To School" House Parties for GSA Network
GSA Network is going...
Back to School
(...and the party's at your house)
This fall, GSA Network is going "Back to School" and is launching a series of house parties across the state in order to:
* Raise awareness about GSA Network
* Identify supporters of GSA Network's mission
* Identify leaders willing to undertake other fundraising efforts
* Increase community support of GSA Network
* Raise money to sustain the vital social change work of GSA
Network
If you or someone you know would be interested in opening your home and inviting your friends to join the growing community of GSA Network supporters, please contact us. We will send you a HOUSE PARTY KIT with tips on how to host a party and how GSA Network can help you.
To get involved, contact GSA Network's Executive Director, Carolyn Laub, at 415.552.4229 or e-mail her at mailto:carolyn@gsanetwork.org.
++++++++++++++++ OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS ++++++++++++++++
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6. Upset the Setup (Bay Area)
UPSET THE SETUP 4
Saturday, September 21st, 9:30am-5:30pm
McClymonds High School
2607 Myrtle ST. @ 26th St.
Youth Force Coalition proudly presents their 4th Annual Statewide Youth conference to resist and educate ourselves about the Prison Industrial Complex (Prisons, Juvenile lockup facilities, jail, police, and all those who profit off of the loss of our communities freedom). Come out for a full day of workshops, hip-hop & Spoken word performances, free food and a whole lot of people who are trying to make a change.
*** Check out GSA Network's workshop at Upset the Setup! It's called "GSAs Kick Ass: Gay-Straight Alliances and Anti-Homophobia Activism in California Schools" and it will cover lots of cool material about GSA organizing and AB 537.***
Don't know how to get there?
Catch BART to the West Oakland BART station and look out for the huge
15 passenger vans. They will have signs and hopefully be very visible.
For More info, Contact Rocio @ 510-451-5466 ext 315 or e-mail @ mailto:rocio@youthec.org
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7. outLoud Radio GSA Presentations (Bay Area)
outLoud Radio, the queer youth radio project, is rocking the airwaves
with
music, news, and views by and for the queer youth movement. Bring
us to
your GSA to make a quick presentation -- to show you what we do, and
even
to get your GSA involved. If you're within a two hour drive from Oakland,
we can come visit. If not, give us a call to make other arrangements.
Contact: Noah Miller, producer
info@outloudradio.org
(415) 703-6150 x37
http://www.outloudradio.org
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8. Peer Powerfest 2002 (San Bernadino and Riverside Counties)
Peer Powerfest 2002: Open Mind, Open Heart = Opportunities
What: A conference for high school peer counselors/leaders and their advisors, designed to enhance and expand the skills, creativity and ability of their Peer Programs.
Sponsored by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Riverside County Office of Education.
Date: October 5th, 2002
Time: 8am-7:15 pm
Place: Etiwanda High School
13500 Victoria Street
Etiwanda, CA
Cost: $15
Includes: lunch/dinner, refreshments, t-shirts, educational materials,
theater productions, guest speaker, workshops and dance
Limit: 350
Deadline: September 27, 2002
For more information contact: Karen Fosdick, SBCSS Coordinator at 909.386.2914 or Diane Perez, RCOE Coordinator at 909.826.6246
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9. Social Justice Book Sale (SoCal)
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIBRARY HOLDS MAJOR BOOK SALE
THOUSANDS OF POPULAR AND SCHOLARLY TITLES AVAILABLE
Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research
6120 S. Vermont Avenue (between Slauson and Gage) in Los Angeles.
Prices are low: $1.25 hardback and $.75 paperback.
The event is free and open to the public.
Hundreds of titles have been added to the sales stock in all categories. Among the offerings are books ranging from African-American studies, Latin America, and Vietnam to political science, socialism, and American radicalism to health, psychology, education, and many other topic areas. Also available is a huge selection of popular titles (including mysteries, autobiographies, and how-to books), as well as literature, art books, and magazines. Refreshments will be offered.
All proceeds will benefit the library, a nonprofit institution that educates for social change.
Everyone is welcome. Call 323-759-6063 for more information.
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10. Gay Dads' and Kids' Gathering (Palm Springs)
Oct 11-14, Palm Springs
The Family Pride Coalition will hold its second annual gathering for gay men and their families in Palm Springs, Calif., called Dads & Kids in the Desert. Pool parties, a family dinner, water park activities, baseball, and other family activities.
Registration is $25 per family. To register online, simply go to http://www.familypride.org/events/palmsprings2002.htm or call Family Pride at (202) 331-5015 for more information.
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11. Transgender Web Resources For Youth
From Gender Education and Advocacy: http://www.gender.org/resources/links.html
"Gender Variance: A Primer"
This useful, respectful 2-page handout explains with unusual clarity
and distinguishes among the terms sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, gender variant, transgender, transvestite, transsexual, gender
vector, gender identity disorder, hormonal sex reassignment, surgical sex
reassignment, sex change operation, transgenderist, stone butch, butch
lesbians, drag kings, drag queens, radical faeries, MTF, FTM, gender transition,
crossdresser, intersexed people, hermaphrodite, sexual orientation, transphobia,
and passing privilege!
Available free online: http://www.gender.org/resources/dge/gea01004.pdf
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12. Seeking "Out Youth For Film on LGBT Stereotypes
Are you a gay football player? A lesbian student council officer? Are you out and close to friends and family?
We're the filmmakers behind It's Elementary and That's a Family!, and we're producing a new documentary for high school students that will debunk stereotypes about LGBT people. We've been interviewing gay and lesbian firefighters, ministers and car racers, to name a few, and now we're looking for teenagers who want to be in the film.
We need youth who are willing to be interviewed on camera, with friends or family, playing sports, at the mall, at home-wherever you hang out. Teens of color are particularly encouraged to apply.
The documentary will be shown to high school and middle school students around the country as part of our "Respect for All" media series. (For more information about our award-winning films, visit www.womedia.org.)
If you are an LGBT stereotype-breaker, send an e-mail to mailto:jeng@womedia.org and tell us why! Please attach a photo if you can. Thank you!
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13. Genderblast IV (Bay Area)
You won't want to miss our fabulous morning workshops so plan to get
to
Genderblast bright and early! Updated Schedule of Events is below!
Youth Gender Project presents...
GENDERBLAST IV!
Co-Sponsored by The Harvey Milk Institute
and The San Francisco LGBT Community Center
A FREE FUN EVENT FOR TRANSGENDER, TRANSEXUAL, GENDERQUEER
INTERSEX & GENDER-QUESTIONING YOUTH
AND THEIR FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF ALL AGES
SATURDAY, September 21, 2002, 10:00 - 4:30
@ San Francisco's LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street/Octavia, a few blocks from the
Van Ness MUNI station
FREE! FREE! FREE! (but donations are welcome!)
EVENT SCHEDULE
10:00 Registration
Begins
10:30-10:50 Opening
Entertainment by Jen Ro (we think!) and others!
10:55 - 12:15 Workshop Session
One:
Trans & Genderqueer Folks In Prison, Introduction to Intersex Issues,
Trans
Youth of Color, Anti-Racism for White Folks, Significant
Others/Friends/Family Allies (SOFFA) Workshop
**LUNCH**
1:05 - 2:35 Advanced
Intersex Issues Plenary with Emi Koyama & Suegee Tamar-Mattis
2:40 - 4:00 Workshop
Session Two Transgender Voices (with Transcendence), Transfeminism,
Dating 411, Working with TGIQ Youth for Providers & Allies, Planning
for Trans Parenting, Fairy Butch Workshop
4:05-4:30 Performance by the Transcendence
Transgender Gospel Choir
Questions? Contact Youth Gender Project @ 510-665-9234 or 415-865-5625
or
youthgenderpro@aol.com
or stop by our new office in Suite #412 of The SF LGBT Center!
To pre-register (not required) contact The Harvey Milk Institute
@415.865.5633, www.harveymilk.org/fall2002/gender.shtml
Also check out www.YouthGenderProject.org (up really really soon!)
****ASL INTERPRETED, DISABLED ACCESSIBLE****
Thank you to: The Columbia Foundation, The Women's Foundation,
The Horizons
Foundation, The Vanguard Public Foundation & The Sisters of Perpetual
Indulgence. YGP is a project of The Tides Center.
There will be a resource table for information about your
program/organization.
Bring your flyers with you!
In this issue of GSA Network News, you'll find:
GSA Network Highlight
The number of California GSAs is growing!
GSA Network Announcements
1. Re-register Your GSA
2. "Back To School" House Parties for GSA Network
Other Announcements
3. Genderblast IV (Bay Area)
4. Upset the Setup (Bay Area)
5. City Project (LA)
6. Film Screening (LA)
7. Youth Speaks After School Workshops (Bay Area)
8. Youth Rally Against the War on Terrorism and the War on Youth
(Bay Area)
9. Unity Jam 2002 (Bay Area)
10. Gay Day 2 Youth Breakfast (So Cal)
11. Seeking Experienced Teachers (So Cal)
12. Southern Poverty Law Center Grants for Teachers
13. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: LYRIC Youth Services Program Coordinator
14. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Center for Human Development
+++++++++++++++ GSA NETWORK HIGHLIGHT +++++++++++++++
The number of California GSAs is growing!
CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME to the following new GSAs that have already started this school year:
West Hills HS in Santee
Sweetwater HS in National City
North Bay Orinda School in Orinda
Additionally, GSA Network has heard from many student activists around California who are currently working to start GSAs in their schools.
Good luck to everyone and congrats on all your hard work so far!
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1. Re-register Your GSA
As your GSA starts a new year, please take a moment to update your registration with GSA Network. Please update the names and contact information of your GSA advisor and president so you can receive our awesome resources and hear about programs in your area.
Use our online form at http://www.gsanetwork.org/register or email mailto:register@gsanetwork.org.
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2. "Back To School" House Parties for GSA Network
GSA Network is going...
Back to School
(...and the party's at your house)
This fall, GSA Network is going "Back to School" and is launching a series of house parties across the state in order to:
* Raise awareness about GSA Network
* Identify supporters of GSA Network's mission
* Identify leaders willing to undertake other fundraising efforts
* Increase community support of GSA Network
* Raise money to sustain the vital social change work of GSA Network
If you or someone you know would be interested in opening your home and inviting your friends to join the growing community of GSA Network supporters, please contact us. We will send you a HOUSE PARTY KIT with tips on how to host a party and how GSA Network can help you.
To get involved, contact GSA Network's Executive Director, Carolyn Laub, at 415.552.4229 or e-mail her at mailto:carolyn@gsanetwork.org.
++++++++++++++++ OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS ++++++++++++++++
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3. Genderblast IV (Bay Area)
Youth Gender Project presents...
GENDERBLAST IV!
Co-Sponsored by The Harvey Milk Institute and The San Francisco LGBT Community Center
A FREE FUN EVENT FOR TRANSGENDER, TRANSEXUAL, GENDERQUEER INTERSEX & GENDER-QUESTIONING YOUTH AND THEIR FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF ALL AGES
SATURDAY, September 21, 2002, 10:00 - 4:30
@ San Francisco's LGBT Community Center - 1800 Market Street/Octavia,
a few blocks from the Van Ness MUNI station
FREE! (but donations are welcome!)
Questions? Contact Youth Gender Project @ 510-665-9234 or 415-865-5625 or mailto:youthgenderpro@aol.com or stop by our new office in Suite #412 of The SF LGBT Center!
To pre-register (not required) contact The Harvey Milk Institute
@415.865.5633, http://www.harveymilk.org/fall2002/gender.shtml
Also check out http://YouthGenderProject.org (up soon!)
ASL INTERPRETED, DISABLED ACCESSIBLE
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4. Upset the Setup (Bay Area)
UPSET THE SETUP 4
Saturday, September 21st, 9:30am-5:30pm
McClymonds High School
2607 Myrtle ST. @ 26th St.
Youth Force Coalition proudly presents their 4th Annual Statewide Youth conference to resist and educate ourselves about the Prison Industrial Complex (Prisons, Juvenile lockup facilities, jail, police, and all those who profit off of the loss of our communities freedom). Come out for a full day of workshops, hip-hop & Spoken word performances, free food and a whole lot of people who are trying to make a change.
For More info, Contact Rocio @ 510-451-5466 ext 315 or e-mail @ mailto:rocio@youthec.org
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5. City Project (LA)
CITY Project West Hollywood is a youth based and run organization in
West Hollywood designed to create a fun and social environment for youth
and
an alternative to the club scene.
City Project focuses on heavier subjects such as HIV and STD prevention and do outreach to the community and talk to people in clubs about safe sex, while also holding fun social events like all age drug-free raves, potlucks, luau's, and everything in between. All CITY events are completely free and open to youth ages 14-24. To check out CITY
Visit the City Project website at http://www.cityprojectweho.com or call up the office at (310) 360.8945.
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6. Film Screening (LA)
Ruthie and Connie: Every Room In the House -- a documentary of two Jewish
grandmothers who fell in love in NYC and recently had their 25th anniversary.
These women are strong activists for gay & lesbian rights and are
touring the world with this film, taking a stand and speaking out for us
all.
Showing in Santa Monica the week of Sept.12th-19th at the LAEMMLE Theatre
Here's the synopsis and other info
http://www.ruthieandconnie.com/RuthConn.htm
Support this film!!! Spread the word -- bring friends & family!
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7. Youth Speaks After School Workshops (Bay Area)
Youth Speaks provides free workshops based on the written and spoken word fusing hip-hop, narrative, poetry, theater, video and even dance. Through the word we develop youth-to-youth leadership skills, while creating a safe environment in which young people feel inspired and comfortable to articulate on paper what is going on in their heart, mind, spirit, and physical reality.
The Fall 2002 Workshop season begins Monday, Sept. 16th and runs through Friday, November 22nd. All of the workshops are free and open to any teen 13-19 years old.
All San Francisco workshops take place at the Youth Speaks center at 2169 Folsom st.. East Bay Locations are listed below. All of the workshops run from 4-6 pm unless otherwise noted. More in-depth information on the workshops can be found on our website at http://www.youthspeaks.org
The current schedule is:
San Francisco
Mondays: HeckaQueer Workshop for queer youth and allies with Tyger
Walsh &
Mario Balcita 4-6pm
Tuesdays: written and oral storytelling with Beth Lisick RUNS ONLY
4 WEEKS
through October 8 4-6pm; Beginning October 15th, Documenting the Creative
Process, a workshop in video filmmaking strategies. Youth will make poetry
and promo videos, with Joslyn Lyons. 4-6pm
Wednesdays: Advanced Writing (poetry, fiction and spoken word) with
James
Kass and Ishle Yi Park. Participants must have taken a Youth
Speaks
workshop prior to this one. 4-6pm
Thursdays: 4-5pm** Introduction to Poetry Writing and Spoken Word with
Jime
Salcedo-Malo
Fridays: 4-6pm This Kolor Children, writing workshop exploring issues
of sin
color, with Jason Mateo and Natasha PiÒeda
Off Site Workshop
Tuesdays: Letterpress, putting your words on paper. With Sara Carlson
@ the
San Francisco Center for the Book (16th & DeHaro). Begins October
15th.
4-6pm
East Bay
Tuesdays: 4-5pm @ La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
- Introduction to Writing Poetry and Spoken Word with Karen Ladson &
Nadine Maestas; 5-6:30pm** also @ La Pena Cultural Center, New Modes of
Performance: writing for spoken word, solo show, staged personal narrative,
and collaborative theater performance with Paul Flores
Thursday: 4-6pm @ Black Box Theater 1928 Telegraph, Oakland - A Splash
of ColorS<caron> Multi-media writing, music and performance with Marc
Bamuthi Joseph and Marcus Shelby
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8. Youth Rally Against the War on Terrorism and the War on Youth
(Bay Area)
SILENCE IS VIOLENCE! Get Proud, Stand Loud
Youth rally against the war on terrorism and the war on youth
Saturday, September 14th from 1-5pm
Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland City Hall
Join hundreds of youth from the Bay Area to rally against the war on terrorism and the expanding police state. While public schools in California have their budgets cut 40% across the board, we are spending billions of tax dollars on the war abroad. Hear from youth speakers concerning post-911 hate crimes, racial profiling, police brutality, the race to incarcerate and the backlash on immigrant rights. There will be spoken word, hip hop and cultural dance, and breakdancing, by many Bay Area high school youth performers. Special guests include Deuce Eclipse and Company of Prophets.
For more information, call (408) 656-2198.
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9. Unity Jam 2002 (Bay Area)
Unity Jam 2002
Friday October 11th from 9-5pm
Asian Cultural Center in Downtown Oakland
It's unity jam time!!! A health conference that attracts young people from all over the Bay Area, with a dance afterwards. This year's theme is Reality Check: Youth achieving balance by making positive choices. Throughout the day there will be workshops, youth performances, and a Town Hall, where young people will have the opportunity to speak out on the subject of "Alternatives to Incarceration".
For more info, or to get involved call Amanda Salzman (415) 274-1970 ext. 20
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10. Gay Day 2 Youth Breakfast (So Cal)
The Trevor Project is thrilled to announce the first ever Gay Day 2 Youth Breakfast (http://www.gayday2.com) at Disneyland on Saturday, October 5. And it's FREE!
The Trevor Project is a nonprofit endeavor created by the makers of the Academy Award-winning short film "Trevor" to promote tolerance for gay and questioning youth, and to aid in suicide prevention among that group. To this end, The Trevor Project created the Trevor Helpline, the first round-the-clock national toll-free suicide hotline for gay and questioning youth. It's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Teens with nowhere to turn can call (866) 4-U-TREVOR, where they can talk to trained counselors, find local resources and take important steps on their way to becoming healthy adults. And all calls are free and confidential.
The Trevor Project has agreed to pick up the cost of the breakfast for high school aged youth (15 - 18 year olds) wishing to participate in this weekend of fun at Disneyland. Youth attending the breakfast will have the opportunity to:
* Enjoy a FREE breakfast
* Meet other youth from around the state
* Watch the Academy Award-winning short film Trevor
* Find out about youth resources
Beginning September 6, youth can sign-up for the Youth Breakfast by logging onto The Trevor Project website (http://www.thetrevorproject.org/). Seating is limited, so log-on soon.
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11. Seeking Experienced Teachers (So Cal)
SEEKING EXPERIENCED HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Earn a stipend of up to $600!
Through a Fostering Understanding Initiative grant from the California Community Foundation, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Safe Haven Project recently designed 16 new and innovative secondary-level standards-based lessons to educate students on issues of gender and sexuality as they intersect with race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, faith and disability.
Four lessons were developed in each of four discipline areas: English,
Math,
Science and Social Studies. Ranging from 1-5 periods of class
time, the lessons explore four thematic fields: Civil Rights, the Holocaust,
Manifest Destiny and Witch Hunts.
TEACHER'S ROLE:
You will pilot one of the 16 lessons with a class. As part of
this process
you will:
* Review the lesson before teaching.
* Set-up all necessary materials.
* Teach the lesson to a class with fidelity.
* Complete a 1-2 hour evaluation with the Education Consultant.
COMPENSATION:
$200 - $600 depending on the lesson selected.
Teachers will receive student incentives to encourage their participation
in
the pilot and their completion of in-class assignments and homework.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum of three years' full-time teaching experience in a public
school at the secondary level (high school only) within the past five years.
* Demonstrated experience in curriculum design.
* Demonstrated knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
* Must be able to pilot the lesson by October 31, 2002.
TO APPLY:
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. (PST) on Monday, September 16, 2002.
To receive an application by e-mail, contact Carol Lee at mailto:clee@laglc.org
For more information, please call (323) 993-7671.
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12. Southern Poverty Law Center Grants for Teachers
Deadline: Open
GRANTS of up to $2,000 for K-12 teachers from the Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a non-profit group that fights discrimination. For activities promoting diversity, peacemaking, community service, or other aspects of tolerance education. Include a typed, 500-word description of the activity & the proposed budget. http://www.tolerance.org/teach/about/index.jsp
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13. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: LYRIC Youth Services Program Coordinator
LYRIC is a non-profit youth community center providing educational, recreational and peer leadership development activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.
TITLE: Youth Services Program Coordinator (1.0 F.T.E.)
General Statement of Tasks
Develop, coordinate and implement educational and employment support
for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth 23 and younger
in Northern California.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate job listings, one-on-one employment consultations, job
board and employer presentations.
* Coordinate and develop school listings, one-on-one educational consultations,
act as liaison with school district and schools.
* Coordinate computer lab activities (Classes and drop in).
* Coordinate library activities, book donations and book drive.
* Develop outreach plan for LGBTQ youth to promote program. Supervise
and develop job training program, including intern supervision and meetings.
* Participate and attend all collaboration meetings for Queer Youth
Training Collaborative.
* Create comprehensive tools to evaluate all aspects of program, include
individual tracking.
* Coordinate annual conference.
* Recruit, screen, train and support volunteers for library, computer
lab and educational program.
* Maintain accurate statistics for monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
maintain monthly and annual program budget.
* Report to Program Director on a regular basis through scheduled supervision
meetings; attend agency staff meetings; perform agency tasks as requested
Required Skills
* Experience with and commitment to working in a multicultural environment,
as well as an understanding and commitment to peer-based programming.
* Able to work independently in a hectic environment. Organized and
ability to multi-task.
* Youth employment and education support experience desirable.
* Volunteer program management experience desired.
Strong background in computers desired, though not required.
* Experience with youth issues, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender youth.
Salary
The annual salary for this full time position is $28,000 - $30,000
and excellent benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
LYRIC is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are strongly encouraged
from women, people of color, young people, transgendered and bisexual people,
people with HIV/AIDS and people with disabilities.
Application procedure
For consideration, submit cover letter and resume by September 20th,
2002 at 5:00 PM to: LYRIC - Attn.: Personnel - YSPC, 127 Collingwood Street,
San Francisco, CA 94114; No phone calls, please.
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14. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Center for Human Development
Empowerment Program
Program Coordinator
LGBTQ Youth HIV Prevention and Community Organizing
Position is 20 hours a week (50% FTE)
Background
The Center for Human Development (CHD) is a nonprofit corporation,
established in 1972 that promotes health and well-being of individuals,
families, and communities. We envision physically and emotionally
healthy children, youth, and adults of all ages living in safe communities.
We value people of diverse backgrounds and experiences, the collaboration
of staff and trained volunteers to accomplish our mission, and group process
and teamwork. CHD offers a strong team environment and an outstanding benefit
package for employees.
The Empowerment Program offers support, advocacy, leadership, and HIV prevention to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth (LGBTQ). Through the Queer Youth Action Team's advocacy campaign, weekly support groups, and the Empowerment Leadership Group's HIV prevention workshops and social events, LGBTQ youth have the chance to become empowered and express themselves freely. Staff members facilitate mixed and gender-specific groups and work with youth on advocacy and leadership to decrease homophobia and the risk of HIV in Contra Costa County.
Job Description
The Program Coordinator assists the Program Director in general program
implementation and coordinates the Empowerment Leadership Group (ELG) and
the QUEST Team.
Principal Duties:
* Coordinate ELG, a youth-run HIV prevention group working to decrease
the spread of HIV for LGBTQ youth in Contra Costa County;
* Coordinate the QUEST Team, a youth-run, grant-making body that supports
HIV prevention campaigns in local high schools;
* Facilitate weekly support groups as necessary;
* Conduct outreach and publicity to schools, community groups, and
media as necessary;
* Work with Program Director to prepare all necessary reports including
monthly, quarterly, and final reports for funding sources;
* Maintain all data required for reporting purposes including program
evaluations;
* Provide referral information and resources to participants and volunteers;
* Assist Program Director with event planning and overall program development;
* Attend meetings as required;
* Other duties as assigned by Program Director.
Requirements:
A qualified candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics
related to successful performance in this position:
1. Associate degree in health, human services, or related field; Bachelor's
degree preferred. Work or volunteer experience may be considered
in lieu of degree. Excellent position for an individual pursuing a bachelor's
or master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, education, or
other related fields.
2. One to two (1-2) years experience in program delivery with specific
experience working with LGBTQ youth.
3. Knowledge of youth organizing, advocacy, and HIV-AIDS principles.
4. Demonstrated skills in coordinating/facilitating youth programs
and volunteers.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Computer literate.
7. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
8. Ability to organize and set priorities.
9. Availability for some evenings and occasional weekends.
10. California Driver's License and reliable transportation.
Reports to: Program Director, Empowerment Program.
Salary: $26,601 annual (100% Full Time Equivalent) per year plus benefits. Benefits are based on FTE (Full Time Equivalent) and include medical, dental, three weeks of vacation, one week of administrative leave, 12 holidays, long-term disability, and a retirement plan. The position is for 50% time or 20 hours per week. Clinical supervision available.
People of Color and Bilingual Applicants Strongly Encouraged to Apply
Application Process: Send cover letter and resume no later than September 16, 2002 to the address below:
Empowerment Program Director
Center for Human Development
391 Taylor Blvd, Suite 120
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
FAX: (925) 687-6903
E-mail: mailto:empowerq@hotmail.com
CHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability, HIV and other life-threatening illness status, or political beliefs. Smoke-free environment.
September 4, 2002
In this issue of GSA Network News, you'll find:
GSA Network Highlight
Welcome back to school!
GSA Network Announcements
1. Become a Make It Real Leader!
Other Announcements
2. Reach LA presents: Youth, Mind and Voices
3. 4th Annual 911 Power to the Peaceful Festival (SF)
4. A Queer Exchange (LA)
5. "Peace Through Justice: Week of Resistance Against the
War." (SF)
6. Teaching Respect for All Conference, Oct. 4-6 (LA)
7. Models of Pride, October 12th, 2002 (LA)
8. Attention High School Teachers! (LA)
9. Become a Human Relations and Anti-Oppression Facilitator (Northern
CA)
10. Ladyfest Comes to Los Angeles This Fall
11. Horizons/Frameline Film & Video Completion Fund 2002
12. Job Announcement: Love and Justice Project Intern, CUAV
+++++++++++++++ GSA NETWORK HIGHLIGHT +++++++++++++++
Welcome back to school!
As your GSA starts a new year, please take a moment to update your
registration with GSA Network. Please update the names and contact information
of your GSA advisor and president so we can continue to send you fabulous
resources for your GSA.
Send us an email to let us know how GSA Network can help your GSA this year!
Use our online form at http://www.gsanetwork.org/register or email mailto:register@gsanetwork.org
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1. Become a Make It Real Leader! Help implement California's
school nondiscrimination policy!
Make It Real Youth Leaders Wanted! Get paid to train other youth about the California Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 (AB 537) and how GSAs can get their schools to protect students from harassment and discrimination.
Application Deadline: September 10, 2002
Compensation: $50 stipend per 3 hour workshop.
Responsibilities:
* Attend two-day MIR Leader Training on September 21st and 22nd
* Attend quarterly MIR Leader meetings
* Facilitate trainings about activism strategies and AB 537 at local
high schools
* Work with LGBT students by assisting them in grassroots organizing
and filing complaints about harassment and discrimination
All youth 18 and under encouraged to apply. Youth 21 and under who have had GSA experience may also apply.
For more information and to apply, visit http://www.gsanetwork.org/mirapplication.html
Questions? Email mailto:cathy@gsanetwork.org
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2. Reach LA presents: Youth, Mind and Voices
Video Screening, Poetry Reading and Art Portfolio Graduation
Friday, September 6th at 7:00pm
This event will showcase multimedia artworks created by youth participating in our Computer Active workshops in:
Video Production
Youth in the Video production workshop will screen six short pieces
that are experimental documentaries including poetry and diaristic videos.
Topics range from a visual examination of hunger to gay girl drama on telephone
party lines. The workshop was lead by media artist Gina Lamb with visiting
interns from the Pitzer College Media Studies Department.
Creative Writing
Visiting Artist Gloria Alvarez conducted a six week creative writing
workshop with the entire REACH LA youth staff and visiting interns from
Pitzer College and the Archdiocese Youth Employment Program. Youth
will do readings and a display of espejos (visual and written "mirrors").
Art Portfolio
Youth artists from Manuals Arts, Jefferson, and Roosevelt High Schools
that participated in the REACH LA 2001/2 visual arts portfolio workshop
will be recognized plus share their experiences and work completed as a
result of this program.
For more information contact:
Luis Sierra
(213) 622-1650 Ext. 103
(213) 622-0976 Fax
REACH LA
1400 East Olympic Blvd. Suite 240, Los Angeles CA.90021
(Between Central & Alameda)
Free parking is available on the roof - enter on Birch Street at back
of building
ADMISSION IS FREE
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3. 4th Annual 911 Power to the Peaceful Festival (SF)
4th Annual 911 Power to the Peaceful Festival
Saturday, September 7 from 12-6pm
Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park SF
Michael Franti, Spearhead and the Guerrilla Management Collective bring you the 4th annual 911 festival where music, art and activism come together to make the revolution irresistible. áUnifying the Peace Community is the mission of the 4th Annual 911 Festival. áWith Amy Goodman, Mario Africa, Krist Novoselic, Medea Benjamin, Mystic, Medicine Drum, Jah Yzer & Many more.
For more info, contact Guerilla management at 415 865 2170
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4. A Queer Exchange (LA)
A practical and intensive workshop for emerging artists.
Led by performance artist and teacher Danielle Brazell
How is Queer identity targeted, marketed, put on the auction block? How is it not?
"A Queer Exchange" is part performance workshop, part think tank, and part community dialogue. Geared for emerging adults (18-26) this 8-week series provides a forum to investigate these burning issues and more. Your art can play a role in shaping the culture. And you can make sure it gets seen and heard.
Free!
8 Saturdays, September 14 - November 1 2-5pm
Public Presentation: 7pm Friday, November 1
Registration is free, but space is limited!
All workshops will be held at
The Village @ Ed Gould Plaza
1124 N. McCadden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038-1212
For more information or to reserve a space
Email: mailto:agexchange@mindspring.com
"A Queer Exchange" is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department public project presentations and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Cultural Arts Program.
Apologies for cross postings.
Please forward far and wide
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5. "Peace Through Justice: Week of Resistance Against the
War." (SF)
On September 14, 2002 a network of Bay Area social justice organizations will be hosting an evening of information and cultural performance in conjunction with the Racial Justice 9-11 Coalitions' "Peace Through Justice: Week of Resistance Against the War." Racial Justice 9-11 (RJ911) is a national coalition of Racial Justice organizations seeking to build the power of people of color communities during a time of war. This event will provide a space for community members, activists and organizers to learn, share and express our collective energies and voices calling for an end to WAR; freedom for Palestinian People; an end to Militarism/Unilateralism; a stop to the Patriot Act and Homeland Security. We are calling for economic and domestic justice!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2002
The Women's Building, Auditorium
3543 18th Street, San Francisco
5:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Program begins at 6:00 PM
Tickets $10 - 30 sliding scale
(No one will be turned away for lack of funds.)
For more information regarding childcare, translation, American Sign Language and/or to volunteer please call: 415.431.1180 x 17
Event information, please contact: Dena Al-Adeeb, Women of Color Resource Center, 510.848.9272 or mailto:dal-adeeb@coloredgirls.org.
Sponsored by RJ911 Bay Area Network:
Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition Against the War (APICAW), Ella
Baker Center for Human Rights, National Network for Immigrant and Refugee
Rights, San Francisco Women Against Rape, Sister Rise Up, School of Unity
and Liberation (SOUL), Third World Majority, TRIKONE, Women's Building,
Women of Color Resource Center, and other organizations.
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6. Teaching Respect for All (LA)
On October 4-6, the GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network)
National Conference will take place in Los Angeles.
Teaching Respect for All is a conference dedicated to enriching education by providing a forum for educators, community members, parents, and students to learn about, discuss, and create change in schools. Particularly with the California Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 (AB 537) now in place, this is a wonderful environment for any person seeking more education or looking to network with educators from across the country. Teaching Respect for All aims to build the capacity, conviction and number of activists working to create a future in which every child learns to accept and respect all others.
Additionally, students are invited and encouraged to attend. There will be specific conference workshops and social gatherings for student attendees.
Conference and registration information can be found on the GLSEN website at http://www.glsen.org.
Volunteers are needed for this event. Those interested can simply email
mailto:GLSENvolunteers@aol.com
or call the Los Angeles GLSEN office at 323-460-4573. Please contact
us if you are interested and you will be provided with additional information.
Information meetings will be held on the following dates:
Thursday, September 12, 7:00 - 8:30pm, The Village, Room 209
Saturday, September 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm, The Village, Room 111
We hope you'll join us for this truly profound event.
Warmest Regards-
The Los Angeles Host Committee
Teaching Respect for All 2002
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7. Models of Pride, October 12th, 2002 (LA)
Models of Pride, the FREE annual conference for LGBT youth and their allies, will be happening this year on October 12th at Occidental College. Please visit www.modelsofpride.org for more information and for online registration (youth only, preregister).
We are also in need of volunteers. If you are interested in supporting the conference and volunteering contact Mary-Beth Meyer at mailto:BRASSEL@aol.com.
We also need facilitators to lead the ice breakers in the morning (10-10:45 a.m.). We supply the activities--you work with 8-10 kids. Those interested need to contact Alyn Libman at mailto:MrNutsNBolts@aol.com.
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8. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS! (LA)
This Fall REACH LA is offering a visual arts portfolio workshop for high school students who are interested in applying to Art Colleges or College Art Programs. Spaces are available for a small number of students, and we are asking a selected group of teachers to recommend students they know that would be interested. We are looking for sophomores and juniors who are serious and committed to visual fine arts and/or graphic design and need help putting together a portfolio.
The workshop will meet on Thursday & Friday afternoons at REACH LA. Participants will be given a series of assignments in photo, drawing, and digital arts to build pieces for their portfolios. REACH LA will provide arts materials and portfolio books. Art College recruiters will be invited to talk about local (California) school admission requirements and portfolio requirements. Participants will also be exposed to the many local high school arts programs available to them and go through the application processes. Each student will leave with an original and a CD digital portfolio. At the end of the workshop participants will attend National Portfolio Day (at Otis College in January 2002) to present their work and meet with Art College admissions directors in person.
Workshop dates are:
September 26th December 13h
Thursdays & Fridays 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Workshop begins Thursday September 26th 4:00 PM
If you have students you recommend please contact Gina Lamb at (213)622-1650 ext 107 to set up an interview appointment with the student for one of the following dates (If you don't reach me please leave a message). Students should bring some examples of their artwork to the interview.
Interview dates are:
Saturday September 14th & 21st 12:00 2:00 PM
REACH LA
1400 East Olympic Blvd suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90302
Phone (213) 622-1650
Fax (213) 622-0976
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9. Become a Human Relations and Anti-Oppression Facilitator (Northern
CA)
for The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ)!
16 Hour NCCJ Facilitator Training, September 25 - October 29, 2002:
An eight session training for Northern California community members
interested in becoming trained NCCJ facilitators for youth and adult human
relations and anti-oppression programs.
The NCCJ Facilitator Training is FREE. In lieu of a fee, participants will be asked to commit to volunteering 30 hours of service for NCCJ Northern California within one year of participation in the training. Someone on the NCCJ staff will work with you once you complete the training to ensure the best match of the volunteer commitment, from program facilitation to office assistance.
Schedule Overview -- Eight 2-hour training sessions, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25
Tuesday, October 1
Thursday, October 3
Wednesday, October 9
Tuesday, October 15
Monday, October 21
Wednesday, October 23
Tuesday, October 29
Who should apply?
- Anyone in Northern CA interested in human relations and social justice
work
- Anyone interested in participating in NCCJ Anytown Youth Leadership
camps
- Anyone interested in facilitating dialogue on issues of prejudice,
stereotypes, discrimination and oppression
- Anyone interested in exploring their own role and responsibility
in perpetuating and combating the "isms"
For an application or for more information, please contact Traci Lato at 415.561.2283 or mailto:tlato@nccj.org.
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The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), founded in
1927 and formerly known as The National Conference of Christians and Jews,
is a nonprofit human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias,
bigotry and racism in the United States. NCCJ promotes understanding
and respect among all people regardless of race, religion, culture, gender,
sexual orientation, socio-economic class, age or ability status through
advocacy, conflict resolution and education. NCCJ works to transform
communities through institutional change by empowering leaders so that
all people will have access to our nation's opportunities and be included
in its promise.
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10. Ladyfest Comes to Los Angeles This Fall
LOS ANGELES: An exciting community event is coming to Los Angeles this
Veteran's Day weekend: LADYFEST LOS ANGELES!
Ladyfest Los Angeles will be held November 8-11 at the historic Downtown Palace Theater. Built in 1911 as a vaudeville theater, the Downtown Palace is one of the city's cultural gems, hosting such performers as Houdini, W.C. Fields, Sarah Bernhardt and the Marx Brothers. This four-day festival will attract a diverse audience of all ages, genders, incomes and walks of life. The projected audience is about 4,000 over the entire weekend.
LADYFEST LOS ANGELES is a volunteer-run event, which aims to celebrate, showcase and encourage the artistic, organizational and political talents of women and transgender people. This event will feature various workshops, panel discussions, music, film, visual arts, spoken word, dance, theater and a variety of other forms of expression celebrating women, their achievements and their visions. While the primary organizers of the event are women, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this community event.
Since its beginnings in Olympia, Washington, in 2000, there have been enormously successful Ladyfests in such cities as New York, Chicago and London. Thousands have attended workshops, enjoyed live music, seen independent films and met interesting people from all walks of life.
The Performers:
Currently, the confirmations include comic artist Lea Hernandez, author
and gender theorist Judith Halberstam, musician Anna Waronker, author Aimee
Bender, Angry Little Asian Girlâs Lela Lee, poet Wanda Coleman, supermodel/mechanic
extraordinaire Jenny Shimizu, That Takes Ovaries author Rivka Solomon,
authors Rachel Resnick and Shawna Kenney, comic artists Ariel Schrag and
Molly Kiely, drag king troupes The Disposable Boy Toys and The Sugar Daddies.
Musical acts include rock-n-roll luminary Jody Bleyle, Activist/Rocker
Jenny Toomey, the all-American Jewish Lesbian Folk Singer and Tupperware
Lady Phranc, Portland's premier feminist folk-rock singer/songwriter Sarah
Dougher, as well as LAâs favorite local bands, including Scarling, Squab,
Patsy, Radio Vago and The Sharp Ease. Ladyfest Los Angeles is confirming
new performers daily, so check with us for the most current roster.
WANT TO GET IN FOR FREE?? VOLUNTEER!
To make this great event happen we desperately need the help of some
enthusiastic volunteers. For a day or 1/2 day of volunteering you
can get a whole days pass for free, a value of 25$! Currently all
aspects of production need help and you can become involved by emailing:
mailto:volunteers@ladyfestlosangeles.org
However if you are a fan of art and want to be involved with the gallery
show which will take place on the 5th floor of the Palace Theater you can
contact:
mailto:Mollylandreth@bust.com
(please put VOLUNTEER in the subject box)
The art committee desperately needs folks with a keen eye and a no non-sence attitude to be on their ART GUARD TEAM. We've received some amazing art work from women and trans artists from around the country and really don't want any damage to come to it, or worse, have it stolen.
We also need some handy construction folks as we are looking to build some walls for the gallery. If you have experience in drywall or construction, please join our BURLY WALL BUILDER TEAM!
Please email Molly ASAP to sign up for a shift and to enjoy a day at Ladyfest Los Angeles for free!!
For more information about Ladyfest Los Angeles, check out our website at http://www.ladyfestlosangeles.org
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11. Horizons/Frameline Film & Video Completion Fund 2002
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film and videomakers are encouraged
to apply to Frameline for the 2002 Horizons/Frameline Film & Video
Completion Fund. Grants in a range of $2,000 to $3,000 are available for
projects in the final stages of production. Application Postmark Deadline:
October 14, 2002.
For more information and an application, visit: http://www.frameline.org/fund/
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12. Job Announcement: Love and Justice Project Intern, CUAV
Community United Against Violence
(Job Announcement)
Title: Love and Justice Project Intern
General Responsibilities:
To support CUAV and the Love and Justice Project. CUAV is a non-profit anti oppression organization that was founded in 1979. CUAV provides prevention education to eliminate hate crimes and domestic violence in the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people. The Love and Justice Project is a collaborative project between LYRIC and CUAV. Love and Justice is a relationship violence/abuse outreach & education project empowering Bay Area lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and their allies to become leaders in building healthy relationships in their communities.
Qualifications:
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth of
color
Ability to commit for 1 year
Must be 17 years old or under
Willingness to learn job readiness skills
Ability to work in a diverse environment
Interested in learning about oppression and violence
Reliable, responsible, and punctual
Job Responsibilities:
Youth leadership development
Create and facilitate workshops on relationship violence
Participate in group facilitation, relationship violence, social justice,
and anti-oppression trainings
Attend weekly advisory group meetings
Participate in Speakers Bureau trainings
Take job skills class and other office tasks if needed
Organize youth events outreach work
Create youth zine/resource guide and outreach materiel
Salary: $7.50/ an hour
Interns will work part-time and up to 10 hours/weekPosition starts 4th week of Sept.
How to apply: Send resume or fill out application.
Tamiko Wilson, Youth Job Coordinator
415-777-5500 ext 319 or mailto:Tamiko@cuav.org.