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Poll: Are Gay Youth Overlooked?
Outlet: Monday Night Group
Outlet: De Ambiente
Outlet Survey: Jewish LGBT Teen Group?
LYRIC: Queer Youth Party, SF
Gender Spectrum Family Conference, Seattle, WA
Outlet: Game Nights in September!
DeFrank: Trans Youth Group
LYRIC: Job Opportunity
Meditation Classes for Teens, Oakland
Gay Family Day, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Silicon Valley Walk for AIDS
365gay.com poll:

"Do you think gay youth are overlooked?
"

Yes. I think gay youth do not get the attention they need. (97.0%, 1,579 Votes)

No. I think there are great organizations that are helping (Youth) out.
(2.0%, 33 Votes)

Not sure.
(1.0%, 17 Votes)

Total Voters: 1,627

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monday, august 24, 2009
Greetings!

To those of you going off to college now, Outlet wishes you the best in starting a new chapter in your lives! Please stay in touch!

If you're starting high school or your new school year, please let your GSA's and friends know about our Youth Gruops and our NEW Game Nights!

Happy Monday,

Jun-Fung, Dulce, Eileen
Outlet Staff
[Outlet] : Monday Night Group
6:15-7:45pm, Mondays @ CHAC
Find support and support each other! Join us for our weekly drop-in safe space for LGBTQQ-identified Youth (13-24). Free pizza and drinks!

Contact: Jun-Fung, jfchueh@chacmv.org
[Outlet] : De Ambiente
6-8pm, every 2nd and 4th Friday @ CHAC
De Ambiente is a bilingual Spanish-speaking space for community that meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Contact: Dulce, dgarcia@chacmv.org
[Outlet Survey] : Jewish LGBT Teen Group??
Hi Everyone,
 
Outlet staff just met with a few adult LGBTQ Jewish community members who are interested in starting a Jewish LGBTQ Youth Group at the new Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Palo Alto. They were wondering if there is a need or if any youth would be interested in this. Would you mind taking a minute just to answer these questions? You can email them back to Eileen at eross@chacmv.org or just respond to Jun-Fung. THANKS!!!
 
1. Do you feel like there is a need for a specific space for Jewish LGBTQ teens?
 
2. Would you attend a Jewish LGBTQ youth group? 
Yes   No   Why?

 
3. What specifically would you like to see happen at this type of group?
 
4. If you attend Outlet, would you feel a conflict in what group to go to, or would you really like having both options available?
 
5. Please add any other thoughts you might have to help us decide whether to create this space.
[LYRIC] : systematic SATISFACTION
Queer Youth Party in Castro, SF

Saturday August 29, 2009, 8:30p-12a
All queer youth & allies 24 & under are invited to come out
and party! Queer youth are going to rule the castro!
Light refreshments! ADA accessible. More Info: LYRIC
The 3rd Annual Gender Spectrum Family Conference, Seattle, WA
September 4-6, 2009 in Seattle, Washington
Gender Spectrum ConferenceCheck out the workshop schedule!

Register Now!
GameNight[Outlet] : NEW Game Nights!
6-8pm, every 3rd Thursday of the month @ CHAC
Starting Thursday, September 17th!

Taboo, Queer Jeopardy, Craft Making, Card Games, and anything in the business of having FUN!! Join us every 3rd Thursday for our Youth-Volunteer mixers! Open to LGBTQQ Youth, Youth who are Straight Allies, and Outlet Volunteer Corps.

Contact: Jun-Fung, jfchueh@chacmv.org
[DeFrank] : Trans Youth Support Group
6-7pm Every Tuesday
Billy DeFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose

Apeer-led discussion group for youth and young adults ages 13 to 25 who identify as transgender, gender variant, gender non-conforming, or gender questioning.
[LYRIC] : Job Opportunity
Position Title: LYRIC Program Coordinator for Social Change
Salary: $36,000 per annum. Position includes full benefits package.

Read full job description. Applications will be accepted starting July 20, 2009 and the position will remain open until filled.
[EMBC] Meditation Classes for Teens, Oakland
6-8pm, Four Sundays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, & 18, 2009
Teens aged 15 to 19 are welcome.
More Info: East Bay Meditation Center

Registration is required and space is limited. Register Here!
Gay Family Day at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
11am - 7pm, Saturday, October 3rd
Gay Family Day creates a special opportunity for LGBT families to connect with other families and organizations in the LGBT community. Everyone is invited to this family-friendly event! More Info
SAVE THE DATE! 
20th Annual Silicon Valley AIDS Walk
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Celebrating 20 Years of Action and Hope

Participate as an individual, join a team, host a benefit---help us make an IMPACT! The day of the Walk is a more than hiking a few miles, it is a celebration for 5+ months of HIV/AIDS fundraising, awareness and education. Click here for more info!

Outlet is one of the beneficiaries of this event!

Click here to have your proceeds support Outlet!


If anyone wants to walk or put a team together, please let us know:
jfchueh@chacmv.org
Invite Outlet to Your Campus!
Want to invite Outlet to your GSA meeting or school? Drop us an email in advance and we'd be happy to visit! Here's some ideas for what we can do:
  • Facilitate a presentation or group discussion
  • Transgender 101
  • Bring a Guest Speaker