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Dear ,
GLIFAA will hold an informal lunch Tuesday, Nov 3rd @ 12:15 in the Main State cafeteria. All welcome! Look for signs. We'll be in the southwest corner.
GLIFAA wants to congratulate President Bob Gilchrist and GLIFAA Member Ed McKeon. Bob will receive the Equal Employment Opportunity Award and Ed will recieve the Mary A. Ryan Award for Outstanding Public Service. Each will be awarded on Thursday, November 5, at 10am in the Benjamin Franklin room on the 8th floor of Main State. All are welcome to attend. Those who are interested but don't have USG badges that allow access to Main State should email glifaa@yahoo.com by mid-day Tuesday, November 2 with your name, date/place of birth, and drivers license or passport number. Congratulations also to GLIFAA Policy Director Ajit Joshi who was elected to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Board of Governors!
GLIFAA wants to hear from you! - We are considering proposals for incorporating LGBT rights in U.S. foreign policy and programming, following on the the Secretary's strong statements. Please send suggestions to glifaa@yahoo.com Spread the word! GLIFAA's annual holiday party will be held on Saturday, December 5th at Duplex Diner, please email David Tessler if you're interested in volunteering to make this year's event a success! Look for an official invitation soon.
VOTE! Don't forget tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3rd is election day.
-The GLIFAA Board |
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GLIFAA News Update - GLIFAA President Bob Gilchrist
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Thanks to all who participated in the October 26 GLIFAA Tele-retreat! This was a first for GLIFAA and an idea we want to continue, as it was a great opportunity to exchange thoughts with members in the field.
The board has had a number of recent senior-level meetings in the Department. We understand the Department will release soon the guidelines for A and G diplomatic visas to partners of foreign diplomatic personnel, which will better enable our missions to approach other governments for same-sex partner visas. There are also plans to send out a questionaire to posts to assess which countries will provide diplomatic visas for our partners and to encourage posts to develop strategies for getting to a yes in those countries that won't.
On the margins of the October 28 White House event commemorating enactment of LGBT inclusive Hate-Crime legislation, I spoke briefly with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representatives Barney Frank and Tammy Baldwin. I underscored to all three the service of GLIFAA members around the world, including in dangerous locations. I also emphasized the importance to our members of passage of the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act and LGBT inclusive immigration legislation. I also spoke to Judy Shepard at the White House event. She recalled her talk at the Deparment in 2003 and that her son Matthew had wanted to be in the Foreign Service. I'd like to thank the 2008-09 GLIFAA Board and members for my nomination for the Department-wide annual EEO Award. I was surprised and honored.
All the best,
Bob Gilchrist
GLIFAA President
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 GLIFAA Lunch @ Main StateAll are welcome to join GLIFAA Tresurer John Wiecking and GLIFAA for an informal get-together in the Main State Cafe.
Location: Southwest Corner, Cafeteria
Main State (HST Building)
2100 C Street NW
Metro: Foggy Bottom
Tuesday, November 3
12:15pm - 1:00pm
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GLIFAA Monthly Happy Hour @ Nellies
Location: Nellie's Sports Bar
900 U Street NW
Metro: U Street (Green/Yellow Line)
Tuesday, November 10
6:00pm-8:00pm
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South Asia LGBT Activism Event
St. Thomas is proud to present a discussion with international
activists who are advancing the cause of LGBT rights throughout South
Asia. Speakers Aniruddh Vasudevan (one of the organizers of Chennai's
first Pride March just this past summer), Sapna Pandya (experienced
with HIV/AIDS and community organizing among MSM and hijras in Pakistan
and India), and Paul Gunaratnam (Sri Lankan human rights organizer)
will provide a look at the history of the
LGBT movement in the
Subcontinent, including the eight-year-long litigation to decriminalize
homosexuality from the Indian Penal Code, as well as examining current
developments in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The evening will start
at 6:30 with a light reception, then the presentation and Q&A will
follow at 7:30. All parishioners and guests from the community are
welcome.
For more information, contact Paul Isakson at
smileymbb@gmail.com. Please RSVP below so that we can arrange
adequately for refreshments!
Location: St. Thomas Parish
1772 Church Street NW
Metro: Dupont Circle
Thursday, November 5
6:30pm-9:30pm
RSVP on Facebook
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Heroes Latinos LGBTQ
The Latino GLBT History Project, the Office on Latino Affairs and the
Historical Society of Washington, DC invite all our community to the
opening reception of "Heroes Latinos LGBTQ" a collection of 60 photos
of Kevin Kenner at the Historical Society of Washington, DC.
Admission Free - Entrada Gratis.
Location: Historical Society of Washington
801 K Street NW
Metro: Mt. Vernon/Convention Center
Saturday, November 7
2:00pm-4:00pm
RSVP on Facebook
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HRC Women's Quarterly Community Night
Come enjoy a night out with HRC members and find out more
about becoming a member of HRC. The HRC Store will feature its latest
merchandise.
A portion of all drink sales will be donated to HRC.
Location: Bar Rouge
1315 16th Street NW
Metro: Dupont Circle
Wednesday, November 11
6:00pm-9:00pm
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Identity and Visibility: Telling Stories, Telling Truths
The DC Diversity Council invites you to participate in a facilitated
dialogue and exercise that identify and challenge the common narrative
about people of color and LGBT issues.
Our Identities, Our
Movements and Our Communities are formed and motivated from stories
that we tell each other about each other. No one story is the whole
truth, therefore, we must have many stories, and we honor the diversity
of those stories.
For more information, please contact Linh Hoang at hoanghuy@gmail.com.
Location: OCA Building
1322 18th Street NW
2100 C Street NW
Metro: Dupont Circle
Thursday, November 12
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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GLIFAA Monthly Business Meeting! Join GLIFAA at our regularly scheduled monthly meeting to meet new members, discuss the latest meetings with senior management, plan this year's Holiday Party, and follow up on actions from the retreat.
Location: Bob Gilchrist's House
2147 N Street NW #C
Metro: Foggy Bottom/Dupont Circle
Thursday, Nov 19
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Ajit Joshi Accepts Out and Equal Award
Wasn't Hillary great? In 2007, in my personal capacity, I met her at a historic LGBT Americans for Hillary event and said to her that same sex partners of Foreign Service Officers need benefits. She said "good idea." And, I was off and running. It took only two words to motivate me. And, full circle, here she is congratulating us.
On behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight members of GLIFAA, we express our deepest gratitude to President Obama and Secretary Clinton. And, it is with great joy that I thank Out & Equal, and the judges of the Outies Awards for recognizing us with this award. We also thank our senior executive mentors - at the Department of State Undersecretary for Management Patrick Kennedy, and at USAID, former Counselors Lisa Chiles and Mosina Jordan.
We also thank our friend Ambassador Michael Guest and the Council for Global Equality, the Human Rights Campaign, and the LGBT Caucus led by Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and her incredibly talented staffers.
Let me be clear. We succeeded because we had a committed, global ERG membership - out as LGBT and straight allies - who believed service for their country is not incompatible with fundamental human rights, American rights.
Over 17 years, through both supportive times and periods of adversity, GLIFAA's members have demonstrated remarkable persistence in the fight for equality, fairness, and inclusiveness. By being out as LGBT or allies, sharing our stories with unflagging moral courage, we demonstrated foresight with the Obama transition teams at State and USAID so much so that our recommendations were the first to implemented by the Administration - government wide. Our strategy worked, increasing morale not only in the State Department and USAID but paving the path for similar benefits for personnel posted overseas with the Foreign Commercial Service, Foreign Agricultural Service, the Peace Corps, the Centers for Disease Control and the Department of Justice, among others.
Living in our authentic selves, we continue to speak to OUR truth every day such our board member in Baku, or in the work of our courageous officers, who serve often at great personal risk in Baghdad, Kabul and Islamabad, separated from loved ones, in a myriad of places, from Brasilia to Bogota, London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Manila, and Cape Town to Cairo.
While this award is a milestone, we have a long way to go - our same-sex partners do not have health insurance, pension, or immigration rights. LGBT Marines protecting us overseas cannot be open about who they are. And, we absolutely and unequivocally must listen more to the concerns of transgender employees.
Help us to make the workplace even better and join us in the Foreign Service or Civil Service and leave a legacy for the next generation.
We are indeed living in times of HISTORIC change. With our FEARLESS commitment to human rights, we SHALL prevail, simultaneously serving our country and the LGBT communities at home and abroad.
There is NO turning back. We WILL achieve ALL our goals - TOGETHER.
Thank you.
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GLIFAA Supports Disability Action Group
Dear and Fellow Employee Affinity Group Member,
The Disability Action Group (DAG) met with the previous Director General and members of his staff in May 2009 to discuss an initial set of issues of concern to our membership, particularly affecting our colleagues in the Foreign Service. We gave the DG a document stating our concerns and suggesting remedies. While it was a cordial meeting, it was months ago, and we have not had any movement on the issues raised. DAG also recently met with AFSA officials, gave them a copy of the document, and reviewed our concerns with them.
See the full copy of our concerns here. DAG would appreciate if you would write or e-mail the new DG, Nancy Powell, and AFSA to express your support for our requests.
Thank you in advance,
Paul Schafer, DAG Council Administrator &
Stephen K. Keat, DAG Council Foreign Service Representative ======================================================
DAG May 15, 2009 Meeting With The Director General
The Disability Action Group (DAG) Council, on behalf of our constituency, is pleased at the opportunity to begin a dialogue and partnership with the DGHR. We look forward to working with you and your staff to effect positive changes for the Department and its employees with disabilities.
The President believes the government should lead by setting a good example and is committed to a society that values the contributions of all of our citizens, including Americans with disabilities. EEOC guidelines say that the Federal government should be a "model employer" when it comes to the employment of people with disabilities. The administration believes more must be done to achieve full integration of persons with disabilities into society. Consistent with this goal, Secretary Clinton has committed to zero tolerance of discrimination.
Civil and Foreign Service employees with disabilities face a range of unnecessary barriers. Discrimination against persons with disabilities is a serious problem that should not be tolerated for reasons of legality, morality, and management efficacy. Approximately 1500 State employees identify as having medical and other conditions which are disabilities protected under the law. This number is not an exact figure, however, because the Department relies on employees to self-identify, and many are either not aware of this option or do not wish to do so. Civil Service employees at State who are self-identified as having one or more disabilities make up 5.85 percent of the workforce; Foreign Service employees who are self-identified as having one or more disabilities make up 5.73 percent of the workforce. These employees deserve protection from discrimination as a matter of law and of good management practices.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 first made it illegal to discriminate against individuals with disabilities in the federal workplace; through case law developed mostly as it applied to the private sector covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the definition of disability evolved to mean a substantial impairment to a major life activity. It also prohibited discrimination against individuals who 1) were "regarded as" disabled, 2) had a record of a disability, or 3) were affiliated with a person with a disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), which went into effect this past January, expanded the definition of a disability protected under the law to cover conditions that affect major bodily systems, such as the immune system, the endocrine system, the reproductive system, etc. The Office of Disability Employment Policy in the Department of Labor wrote: "These changes apply to both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act . . . The overall purpose of the ADAAA is to broaden the definition of disability so more people are protected against discrimination. . . the ADAAA . . . revised the definition of substantially limits, expanded the definition of major life activity, stated that mitigating measures other than "ordinary eyeglasses or contact lenses" shall not be considered in assessing whether an individual has a disability, clarified that an impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active, and provided that an individual subjected to an action prohibited by the ADA (e.g., failure to hire) because of an actual or perceived impairment will meet the "regarded as" definition of disability unless the impairment is transitory and minor." This effectively means that more individuals are covered under the ADAAA protections.
The DAG Council, on behalf of our constituency, would like to raise our concerns over Foreign Service-related issues for persons with disabilities in the broadened meaning of that term under the ADAAA. Some of these concerns also have implications for Civil Service employees with disabilities. |
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GLIFAA Business Meeting Minutes - Oct 2009
MINUTES OF GLIFAA GENERAL MEETING OCTOBER 22, 2009
Eighteen members attended the meeting, hosted by Daniel Ross. After the Treasurer's report noting that the organization's accounts hold just under $6,000, Amber Shipley of Representative Tammy Baldwin's staff opened with an update on the current legislative situation. The Congresswoman had recently held a hearing in her subcommittee on domestic partner benefits, and the Senate had followed suit. The bill is now being rewritten (and lengthened) to ensure maximum inclusivity. Ms. Shipley expected the major objections to be the fact of discrimination against opposite-sex unmarried couples, despite many Members' objections to such couples, because it is the easiest way to make the bill too expensive to pass under current budget scoring rules whereby each bill must be "paid for." DPBO should have no problem passing the House by the end of the year, Ms. Shipley believed. (Senator Lieberman expects a Senate vote in early 2010, according to more recent press.) She expects it to be followed by repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in the spring of 2010, but repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act still "needs lots of work" in Congress before LGBT advocates can expect success.
Asked how GLIFAA could help at this point, Ms. Shipley recommended telephone calls from GLIFAA members in their private capacities from home states whose Representatives have not yet signed on as co-sponsors. On the Senate side, she said the staff for Senator Lieberman is handling the lobbying effort.
A member asked about immigration legislation. Ms. Shipley responded that the Congressman Gutierrez wants the Uniting American Families Act language in his bill. There is strong opposition, however, from religious elements including the Catholic Conference of Bishops. ENDA is progressing, and the leadership has begun to "whip the reluctant." The chief danger with this bill is a last-minute amendment via a "motion to recommit."
After thanking Ms. Shipley for her presentation, Bob Gilchrist reported on GLIFAA's recent activities. Among new bits of information, he mentioned that the implementing regulations for A and G visas for partners of international personnel in the U.S. were due out that day, as well as an ALDAC questionnaire for host governments on the visa treatment they would be willing to give diplomats' same-sex partners.
He expected that persuading many governments to provide visas to same-sex partners of USG personnel would be a long-term effort, but hoped that the Department and embassies would be forward-leaning in pressuring governments on this as a matter of doing what is right. Ajit Joshi added that other agencies were following suit, though slowly. There appears to be disagreement within the Peace Corps on whether partners who are volunteers, as opposed to paid staff, will be able to be posted to the same place. Ms. Shipley said Rep Baldwin is considering a letter to Peace Corps on the topic.
Bob Gilchrist then reported on his and Michelle Schohn's meeting with Cheryl Mills, the Secretary's chief of staff, the previous week. Their intent, among other issues, was to gauge progress on A,G, and J-1visa issues; note GLIFAA's priorites including those requiring legislation; urge that the State Department and USAID better incorportate LGBT rights in our policy and programming; highlight continued challenges faced by same-sex couple Peace Corps volunteers; and urge the inclusion of gender identity and expression in the Department's nondiscrimination policies. Ms. Mills reiterated the commitment at senior levels in comprehensive inclusion of lgbt concerns both in personnel policy and foreign policy more generally. GLIFAA will continue to urge the Department of State to issue an inclusive non discrimination statement as we believe that dividual agencies can make their own decision on the question.
GLIFAA's first tele-retreat was to be held the following Saturday morning, Washington time.
David Tessler reported that the annual Holiday Party is set for December 5 at the Duplex Diner on 18th Street. He asked for volunteers to help staff the door and handle admission and T-shirt and membership dues.
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GLIFAA Business Meeting Minutes - Aug 2009
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2009
Members met in John Wiecking's apartment. The meeting began with the Treasurer's report, followed by a discussion of GLIFAA's application for non-profit status (still waiting for a response from the lawyer with Sidley, Austin) and whether GLIFAA would be able to lobby.
Bob Gilchrist reported on the thank-you champagne reception that introduced the new GLIFAA Friends concept and resulted in impressive attendance by high-level officials, despite a somewhat disappointing turn-out (estimated at 70-80) overall. Under Secretary Kennedy said afterwards that he appreciated the recognition given to those who had supported GLIFAA's letter to then Secretary-designate Clinton during the transition.
In new business, Bob Gilchrist reported that the EFM process is definitely a process, but is working so far. At the legal advisor's request, the Bureau of Consular Affairs sent out a circular to diplomatic missions offering A and G visas to both same- and opposite-sex partners. This process was subsequently put on hold until policy could be clarified. Therefore, there has been no survey cable to posts. GLIFAA had worked to make the survey as expansive as possible, and we hope to see results eventually.
Michael Margolies asked whether GLIFAA had approached foreign ministries of European governments to ask their policies. Bob Gilchrist said the approach was embassy-to-embassy instead, and warned that years would pass before there was a final solution to all our issues, particularly in cases of foreign governments where sodomy laws were still on the books and enforced. Even amendment of bilateral work agreements, being treaties, may require Senate approval. In any case, his view was that the MOH policy, even though it is a Band-Aid, has worked remarkably well: gay and lesbian FSOs can take their partners almost anywhere using servant visas or other methods. People are understandably eager for definite answers, but GLIFAA cannot give any yet. Other agencies are following close behind the Department, and the President has requested a report from OPM within ninety days from his proclamation.
On Capitol Hill, DPB and UAFA are the next areas of focus. The Board hopes the GLIFAA Friends will help advocate for these and educate Members. It also hopes to take advantage of the meeting the new AFSA President has requested in September to sensitize that organization to the legislative priorities.
On the Out & Equal conference, Ken Kero noted that OPM has approved attendance at the conference as a training event, and AID is sending a number of employees.
Ambassador Guest's Council for Global Equality is pressing to make LGBT rights into a part of U.S. foreign policy, for example in the annual human rights report, and more immediately hopes the USG will bring up the issue with Egyptian President Mubarak at the end of August. It is also looking possible US adherence to the Yogyakarta Principles.
Anthony Cotton (new USAID PMF) reported that the University of Maryland's director of multicultural affairs wanted to hear from GLIFAA, and also that he had been investigating health insurance issues and discrepancies among agencies and providers. He requested help. Bob Gilchrist suggested use of the MOH list-serv, as well as making his request in the next newsletter.
In response to another question, Bob said that work was in progress on revamping the Web site and adding pictures. Although progress on the former was slow, he counselled allowing the new volunteer some more time before registering any impatience.
The meeting concluded at 8:45 p.m. |
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USAID Offers Critical Conversations Training Course USAID is a "relating" organization. USAID officers are highly motivated to bring development and humanitarian assistance to developing nations. And yet, much of the conversation that sustains our careers is fraught with lack of focus and miscues. Failure to communicate is the single most noted reason leading to the need to file complaints with the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP).
Thousands of dollars and person-hours are spent resolving employment issues that might have been avoided had critical conversations taken place earlier in the supervisory relationship.
EOP will sponsor a two-day training course conducted by VitalSmarts, an award-winning innovator in corporate training and organizational
performance. Sessions for supervisory and other personnel will teach participants how to enter and stimulate conversations that will foster
the free flow of ideas, synergy and commitment to agreed-upon solutions.
All sessions will take place in the ASAE Wachovia Room in the Ronald Reagan Building, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.
The scheduled dates are:
Session 1 Nov. 3-4 Non-supervisors
Session 2 Nov. 9-10 Supervisors
Session 3 Dec. 1-2 Non-supervisors
Session 4 Dec. 8-9 Supervisors
Interested candidates are encouraged to sign up using the USAID University Web site.
For more than 25 years, the founders of VitalSmarts have researched methods to bring about systematic and lasting change. This research and work with organizations including more than 300 Fortune 500 companies have led to the development of their proprietary Crucial Conversations(R) training.
The founders have written two New York Times best selling books based on their research titled: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High; and, Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
USAID staff must register for this training through USAID University's Learning Management System (LMS). For access to the LMS and instructions on how to register, refer to the LMS Reference Guide located on the USAID University Web site at:
http://inside.usaid.gov/M/HR/lsd/LMS_ReferenceGuide.doc, or contact the Training Registration office at (202) 712-4591 or (202) 712-4589; e-mail: tregistration@usaid.gov.
For information regarding this notice, please contact Janet Allem, EOP at (202) 712-4661 or jallem@usaid.gov |
Bob Gilchirst Receives 2009 EEO Award
2009 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Award Winner
The Department is pleased to announce the selection of Robert S. Gilchrist, currently a student at FSI,as the recipient of the 2009 EEO Award.
This annual award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments (by a foreign or civil service employee) in furthering the goals of the Department's EEO program through exceptionally effective leadership, skill, imagination, and innovation in extending and promoting equal opportunities for all employees. The award consists of a certificate signed by the Secretary of State and $10,000.
The Selection Committee was chaired by John M. Robinson, Director, Office of Civil Rights (S/OCR) and Chief Diversity Officer. Its members included
Mr. Adam E. Namm, Deputy Director, OBO; Ms. JoAnn E. Scandola, Deputy Executive Director, S-ES/EX; and Ms. Jacqueline D. Hill, Office Director, HR/CSHRM.
The Selection Committee for the 2009 EEO Award chose Robert S. Gilchrist as the recipient of this year's award. He was chosen for his outstanding leadership in laying the groundwork for improved personnel policies for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and for his commitment to an innovative equal opportunity policy that is inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression at the Department of State and all foreign affairs agencies.
The Committee chose Eric C. Browning-Larsen, HRO/FMO, U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, as the runner-up for his innovative leadership efforts in designing and implementing an unprecedented workforce diversity program at Mission Nepal.
Last year's recipient was Alison M. Barg, A/EX/HRD.
The Department takes this opportunity to emphasize the importance of the EEO Award, and to encourage participation in future competitions for this prestigious honor. |
Edward McKeon Receives Public Service Award
2009 Outstanding Public Service Award The Department is pleased to announce the selection
of Mr. Edward McKeon, for his work as Minister-Counselorfor Consular Affairs at Embassy Mexico City, as the recipient of the 2009 Mary A. Ryan Award for Outstanding Public Service.
This award recognizes achievement and extraordinary leadership in the provision of services to U.S. citizens domestically as well as abroad. The award consists of acertificate signed by the Secretary and $10,000.
The Selection Committee was chaired by William A. Eaton, Dean of the Leadership and Management School at FSI. Its members included Barbara C. Cummings, Diplomat-in-Residence, Howard University; and Gregory B.Smith, Deputy Director, Office of Civil Rights.
The Selection Committee commended Mr. McKeon for his extraordinary service to more than 1.3 million American citizens residing in Mexico and 7 million American visitors to Mexico. As a senior manager, teacher, rolemodel, and inspiring leader, he leads a team that manages 10% of the total untenured ELOs in the Department, and he encouraged post to cross-train employees to streamline workflow and to shift resources internally.
The Committee also selected Mr. John D. Markey, Supervisory Citizens Services Specialist, CA/OCS/ACS/AF, as the runner-up for this year's award for his outstanding leadership in promoting American citizen overseas voting participation, consular crisis management, congressional outreach on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, overseas passport and consular operations, and legislative affairs strategy formulation and implementation.
Last year's recipient of the Mary Ryan Award was Michelle M. Bernier-Toth, Bureau of Consular Affairs.
The Department takes this opportunity to emphasizethe importance of the Mary A. Ryan Award for Outstanding Public Service and to encourage participation in future competitions for this prestigious honor.
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LGBT-Friendly CFC Opportunities
Charitable giving is a very personal decision, and it can occur in many different forms. Consider donating this year to one of the many LGBT organizations that are part of the Combined Federal Campaign. GLIFAA has identified the following organizations that may be of interest to our members. More information at www.cfcnca.org/
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Gay and Lesbian Leadership Institute.
The Gay and Lesbian Leadership Institute equips LGBT leaders for success through its training and professional development programs.
Affiliation: Local Independent Charities
CFC # code, used for making designations: 48328. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1835268. Overhead: 6.6%. Program Areas: B R. Keyword Relevance: 3.8
Website Address: www.glli.org. Phone Number: (202)628-9151. 1133 15th Street NW Suite 350, Washington DC 20005
Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington, D.C., Inc..
Annually provides 400 tickets to more than 40 organizations working with HIV/AIDS, cancer, sexual minority youth, the deaf, and others who cannot access the arts.
Affiliation: Local Independent Charities
CFC # code, used for making designations: 30249. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1576833. Overhead: 29.6%. Program Areas: A. Keyword Relevance: 2.6
Website Address: www.lgcw.org. Phone Number: (202)546-1549. 222 8th Street NE, Washington DC 20002
Point Foundation, The National Gay & Lesbian Scholarship Fund.
Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Affiliation: America's Charities Legal Name: Point Foundation
CFC # code, used for making designations: 11634. Employer Identification Number: EIN #84-1582086. Overhead: 31.4%. Program Areas: O B P. Keyword Relevance: 2.6
Website Address: www.pointfoundation.org. Phone Number: (866)337-6468.
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
GLAAD is dedicated to ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representations in the media to eliminate homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Affiliation: Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 11743. Employer Identification Number: EIN #13-3384027. Overhead: 29.2%. Program Areas: R W A. Keyword Relevance: 2.6
Website Address: www.glaad.org. Phone Number: (800)429-6334.
Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission, International.
Securing the full enjoyment of human rights for all people subject to discrimination or abuse based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or HIV/AIDS status.
Affiliation: Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 11317. Employer Identification Number: EIN #94-3139952. Overhead: 23.9%. Program Areas: R Q W. Keyword Relevance: 2.6
Website Address: www.iglhrc.org. Phone Number: (212)430-6054.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays of the Washington Metropolitan DC, Inc..
Metro DC PFLAG provides support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families; education for businesses, government, and organizations; advocacy to end discrimination.
Affiliation: United Way of the National Capital Area
CFC # code, used for making designations: 12944. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1348642. Overhead: 25.0%. Program Areas: R O Y. Keyword Relevance: 2.5
Website Address: www.pflagdc.org. Phone Number: (202)638-3852. 1111 14th Street, NW, Washington DC 25643
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
PFLAG supports the health, well-being and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, their family members and friends through support, education and advocacy.
Affiliation: Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 11948. Employer Identification Number: EIN #95-3750694. Overhead: 18.7%. Program Areas: R P. Keyword Relevance: 2.5
Website Address: www.pflag.org. Phone Number: (202)467-8180.
Dignity Washington Inc..
An organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Catholics, our families and friends, sponsoring spiritual development, education, human support and social programs.
Affiliation: Local Independent Charities
CFC # code, used for making designations: 46786. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1154012. Overhead: 22.9%. Program Areas: X P R. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.dignitywashington.org. Phone Number: (202)546-2235. 721 8th Street, SE, Washington DC 20003
Equality Maryland Foundation Inc..
We seek to make life better for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Marylanders through education, research, community organizing, training and coalition building.
Affiliation: Local Independent Charities
CFC # code, used for making designations: 28644. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-2039411. Overhead: 29.2%. Program Areas: P R W. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.equalitymaryland.org. Phone Number: (410)685-6567. 1319 Apple Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
International Federation of Black Prides.
A multinational network of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Black Prides that promotes grassroots advocacy around Black and LGBT issues, which supports Black Prides.
Affiliation: Local Independent Charities
CFC # code, used for making designations: 60333. Employer Identification Number: EIN #20-0302937. Overhead: 2.1%. Program Areas: R S E. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.ifbprides.org. Phone Number: (202)347-5666. 910 M St., N.W., Washington DC 20001
Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League.
SMYAL is the only Washington, DC metro area service organization solely dedicated to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning LGBTQ youth.
Affiliation: United Way of the National Capital Area
CFC # code, used for making designations: 46119. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1394900. Overhead: 22.0%. Program Areas: O P R. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.smyal.org. Phone Number: (202)546-5940. 410 7th Street, SE, Washington DC 22710
Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
Provides information and resources to educate the public and foster sound public policy to end discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans.
Affiliation: America's Charities
CFC # code, used for making designations: 11893. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1481896. Overhead: 32.5%. Program Areas: R P S. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.hrc.org. Phone Number: (800)777-4723.
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice.
Provides financial support and advocates for organizations throughout the world that work for the human rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people.
Affiliation: Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America Legal Name: Astraea Foundation Inc
CFC # code, used for making designations: 10442. Employer Identification Number: EIN #13-2992977. Overhead: 7.8%. Program Areas: T R S. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.astraeafoundation.org. Phone Number: (212)529-8021.
Immigration Equality.
We fight for equal immigration rights for lesbian and gay couples in America and win asylum for persecuted LGBT and HIV+ refugees around the world.
Affiliation: Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 40016. Employer Identification Number: EIN #13-3802711. Overhead: 17.7%. Program Areas: R P Q. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: immigrationequality.org. Phone Number: (212)714-2904.
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Achieving recognition of the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
Affiliation: Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 12482. Employer Identification Number: EIN #23-7395681. Overhead: 28.0%. Program Areas: R O W. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.lambdalegal.org. Phone Number: (212)809-8585.
Youth Advocacy Coalition, National.
Social justice organization working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people to strengthen the role they play in the LGBT rights movement.
Affiliation: Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 11082. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-2054071. Overhead: 31.1%. Program Areas: R O E. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.nyacyouth.org. Phone Number: (202)319-7596.
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund.
Educates for nation's civil rights and human rights coalition, representing people of color, women, children, older Americans, people with disabilities, gay rights, workers rights, etc.
Affiliation: Human Care Charities of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 10741. Employer Identification Number: EIN #23-7026895. Overhead: 26.0%. Program Areas: R V Y. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.civilrights.org. Phone Number: (202)466-3311.
New Ways Ministry.
Addresses discrimination against lesbian/gay persons in the Catholic Church. Promotes attitudinal change and acceptance of lesbian/gay persons through education to combat homophobia.
Affiliation: Human Care Charities of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 11699. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1122608. Overhead: 12.8%. Program Areas: X R Z. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.newwaysministry.org. Phone Number: (301)277-5674.
Trevor Project.
Promoting acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Saving lives through our free 24/7 suicide prevention helpline, website and educational services.
Affiliation: Human Care Charities of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 56337. Employer Identification Number: EIN #95-4681287. Overhead: 35.4%. Program Areas: F O P. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.thetrevorproject.org. Phone Number: (866)4U-TREVOR.
National Center for Lesbian Rights.
Through impact litigation, public policy advocacy, public education and direct legal services, NCLR advances the legal and human rights of LGBT people and their families.
Affiliation: Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 11318. Employer Identification Number: EIN #94-3086885. Overhead: 24.6%. Program Areas: R W P. Keyword Relevance: 2.6
Website Address: www.nclrights.org. Phone Number: (415)392-6257.
Cancer Project - Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer.
Improving the lives of lesbian, bisexual and transgender women and their families, through advocacy, education, promotion of regular cancer screening, research and direct service.
Affiliation: CancerCURE of America: Care, Understand, Research & End Legal Name: Mary-Helen Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
CFC # code, used for making designations: 10221. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1703915. Overhead: 26.2%. Program Areas: G E W. Keyword Relevance: 2.5
Website Address: www.mautnerproject.org. Phone Number: (202)332-5536.
CenterLink.
We strengthen local LGBT centers by providing technical assistance, leadership training, networking opportunities and a national voice, thus enhancing the services they provide their communities.
Affiliation: Human & Civil Rights Organizations of America
CFC # code, used for making designations: 12483. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-2292725. Overhead: 8.1%. Program Areas: R S Y. Keyword Relevance: 1.5
Website Address: www.lgbtcenters.org. Phone Number: (202)824-0450.
One in Ten.
Cultural organization focusing on showcasing the works of LGBT filmmakers and artists through an annual film festival and year-round arts events.
Affiliation: Local Independent Charities
CFC # code, used for making designations: 74414. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1732965. Overhead: 57.0%. Program Areas: A B W. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.oneinten.org. Phone Number: (202)631-7542. 916 G St. NW, Washington DC 20001
Triangle Club.
Provides safe and affordable space for Twelve Step Groups in the local LGBT community to meet and foster recovery from addictions and codependent behaviors.
Affiliation: Local Independent Charities
CFC # code, used for making designations: 92219. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1649139. Overhead: 0.0%. Program Areas: Z. Keyword Relevance: 1.2
Website Address: www.triangleclub.org. Phone Number: (202)659-8641. 2030 P Street, NW, Washington DC 20036
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