September 11, 2012 OUTreach News!
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Dear OUTreach friend,
We are up to all kinds of things, and YOU are invited!
Here are some special ways you can support OUTreach and have a whole lot of fun in the process (look for more info below):
~REAL Men Can Cook Dinner (cheer on our OUTreach Team!) September 14, 6:00 p.m. Marriott in Ogden ~Suicide Awareness Walk September 22 (join our walking team!) 25th and Wall, Ogden 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. ~Volunteer Appreciation Evening September 26
5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at OUTreach (catered dinner by Sandy's, youth entertainment...'nuff said!) |
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This Week at OUTreach!
| | Wednesday, September 12
3:00 - 7:30 for ages 14 - 23:
REAL (OUTreach) Men can Cook! 3:00  And we are going to support our OUTreach team by decorating spiffy aprons and toques (chef's hats for non-Scrabble geeks). Join April and Jake for a fun, colorful, hands on decorating time!
Youth Volunteers:
Homeless Youth Food and Supplies Project 
It's here! Our OUTreach food and supplies pantry for homeless youth and youth in need. Last week youth organized donated food and supplies, and now we want to continue to stock our shelves. Can you help? We need shampoo, conditioner, body wash/soap and toilet paper. Have some to donate? Stop by OUTreach 3:00 - 7:30 Wednesdays and Thursdays!
GSA Workshop 4:00
There's some NEW GSAs in town - and we are meeting every week for a while to share wisdom, ideas and resources. In a GSA? Want to be, or want to help support others? Join us!
Special Topic: Online resources
Register to Vote
Getting ready for meet the candidates day (Thursday, details below!)...are YOU registered? Do you know someone who wants to register, but needs a form?
Teen Health and Leadership Class 4:30
Next Wednesday is Safer Sex Olympics! This is our last planning meeting before the big event, and the end of this 8 month series of classes. Why does it matter? Because about 50% of all new STIs happen to persons age 15-24. EVERYONE needs to know more so you can be a resource for others! Save the date, September 19, 5:30 for fun Olympic events, pizza and prizes! All ages are welcome, and yes, it's free!
Dinner - yum! Sandwich bar with ALL the fixings! 5:30
Let's Tawk 6:00
Current Events Discussion 
Plus - after current events (and in the spirit of Barbra) we will segue into a support discussion for school, work, life and health.
 All afternoon:
Want more? EVERYone needs someone to talk to. Dr. Ambrose (a licensed, professional psychologist who volunteers who time every week) is here for you (and your family if you want), always friendly, free and confidential.
borrow books and videos from our library, create a masterpiece in our Art Center, chill out and play pool, foosball or ping pong, or use one of the computers in our Cyber Center.
OUTreach This Thursday, August 30
3:00 - 7:30 Ages 14 - 23
GEEK Night!
Thursdays these days have a fun geek theme - bring YOUR favorite geeky hobby to share.
Special guest: Nic Maughan! 
Nic is our special OUTreach Latter-day Saint liaison, and he has been in Maine all summer, serving as the musical director for a theatre company. We'll catch up on everything that has happened this summer and talk about our new project that we are starting with our friends from Mormons Building Bridges.
Special event this week:
Field Trip to Meet the Candidates Night!
We will car pool and walk to the Church of the Good Shepherd (2374 Grant Avenue, Ogden)and meet the candidates, and more important, let them meet us! The event is 6:30 - 8:00...don't miss it! 
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Upcoming Events!
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Join us THIS Friday, September 14 at the Marriott Hotel in Ogden. Our OUTreach team will serve from 5:00 - 7:00 and an OUTreach group will be there to cheer them on! We'll even give you a fun button to wear. Meet at the Marriott (247 24th St.) lobby to sit with the "cheer" section at 6:00! More info. Under 6 is free, dinner for over 6 is $12. Are you an OUTreach youth who wants to go, but doesn't have the cash? We have you covered! Meet us there at 6:00.
Suicide Awareness Walk
September 22, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Volunteer Appreciation Evening
September 26 5:00-7:30
Reception and catered dinner at OUTreach (more info below!)
September 28 & 29 Look for the OUTreach booth (we'll be with our pals from Mormons Building Bridges talking about a NEW special project!)
Diversity Conference, October 4 & 5
Geography Club, October 4 & 5 
Directed by Jerry Rapier, Plan-B Theatre 10:00 a.m., Performing Arts Building, Studio 115 (240 S. 1500 E.) University of Utah
Northern Utah Coalition Night at the Speakeasy Fundraiser
October 5th
Marriott Hotel, Ogden
801-393-4153 for ticket info
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September is Volunteer Appreciation Month!
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 OUTreach volunteers, we love you! Each week during September we will hear from an OUTreach volunteer - personal stories about life and why they care about OUTreach and youth.
To cap it off, we will have a big party Wednesday, September 26 (5:00 - 7:00) - save the date to recognize our amazing volunteers and to welcome new ones into the OUTreach extended family!
 Interested in learning more about becoming an OUTreach volunteer? Show up for the party (September 25th) and read the article below that tells you MORE!
Would you like to donate to support the work of OUTreach?
What a difference  you can make!
Your dollars will do amazing things.
Donate securely online (link below) or send your check to:
OUTreach
705 23rd Street, Ogden Utah 84401
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Volunteer Opportunities at OUTreach!
| |  Want to make a difference in the life of a youth? 80% of LGBT youth don't know one supportive adult...maybe you have some time and gifts to share!
There are many different ways to share your time and talents at OUTreach. Below are descriptions of available positions. Interested? Email peggy@ogdenoutreach.org.
And...come to our a special Volunteer Appreciation Evening September 26th! We'll have a casual catered dinner at 5:30 and tours and reception at 5:00. Expect to meet OUTreach youth, new and "seasoned" volunteers, and members of the Board of Directors and Advisory Council.
Volunteer Opportunities, August 2012
Center Volunteer
· Mentor youth at Center
· Meals: e.g., cooking, cleaning or shopping)
· General: e.g., greeter, activities/classes/speaker)
Community Involvement Committee
· Represent OUTreach at community events and meetings
· Investigate and suggest community partnerships
Development and Fundraising Committee
· Assist with grants, giving, or special fundraising events
Administrative Support
· As needed help for special projects
Site / Facility
· Assist with special projects
Nominating Committee
· Identify potential Board of Directors and / or Advisory Council members
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