Dear GSA Activist,
We want to wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year!
Since our last edition we welcomed 4 new GSAs!! Welcome Livingston High School of the Central Valley and Hawthorne Math & Science Academy, Newbury Park High School and Westlake High School of Southern California! There are now 700 GSAs registered with GSA Network in CA for the 2008-2009 school year!
Some Quick Reminders!
Febuary is Black History Month
-Nor CAL: Cleve Jones at UC Berkeley Jan 29th!
-So CAL: Ventura County GSA Meet up! Jan 31st!
-Valley: Expression Not Suppression Conference Feb 7th!
Also, please keep an eye out for our announcements in the next few days in Honor of Larry King.
In Solidarity,
GSA Network
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GSA NETWORK NEWS HIGHLIGHT:
Bakersfield Meet-Up Creates Excitement!!!
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GSA Network proudly works to network GSA clubs across the state, including conservative areas where there are typically very few opportunities for LGBTQ community-building and grassroots organizing.
On Saturday, January 10th the Gay-Straight Alliance Network's Central Valley office, along with the help of the SoCal GSA Network office, organized a Bakersfield Meet-up for youth to connect with other LGBTQQI youth in their area and brainstorm ways their GSA clubs can continue efforts to eliminate homophobia and transphobia in their schools.
We were very excited to have 25+ attendees at the meet-up, including 10 new youth who we'd never had the pleasure of meeting. These youth were extremely excited to learn about topics such as how to start a Gay-Straight Alliance club, GSAs' legal rights, building your GSA membership, as well as forming youth & adult partnerships.
There were so much excitement that, after a brief pizza party and social time, we continued discussing more GSA-related topics such as organizing fun activities for your GSA, conducting a school survey, making your school a Hate-Free Zone, getting involved in Queer Youth Advocacy Day, and the upcoming Central Valley conference, Expression NOT Suppression.
Many youth who attended this event have made plans to attend the Expression NOT Suppression conference in Fresno on February 7 and if you'd like to meet some of these exciting youth from the Bakersfield/Kern county areas, please make your plans to register for Expression NOT Suppression as well and come network with this exciting new group. Register at http://www.gsanetwork.org/ens
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GSA NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1. Activist CLEVE JONES to speak at UC Berkeley on January 29th - Free! (Bay Area)
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You saw him portrayed in the movie, MILK -- now you can meet the real Cleve Jones!
January 29, 2009, 4:30 PM
UC Berkeley Multicultural Center
Heller Lounge, MLK Building
Corner of Telegraph and Bancroft in Berkeley
Come hear first hand about what it was like to work alongside HARVEY MILK.
Cleve's career as an activist began in San Francisco during the turbulent 1970s when pioneer gay rights leader Harvey Milk befriended him. He worked as a student intern in Milk's office while studying political science at San Francisco State University.
In 1983, when AIDS was still a new and poorly understood threat, Jones co-founded the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Jones conceived the idea of the AIDS Memorial Quilt at a candlelight memorial for Harvey Milk in 1985 and in 1987 created the first quilt panel in honor of his friend Marvin Feldman. The AIDS Memorial Quilt has grown to become the world's largest community arts project.
How can young activists take the lessons of Harvey Milk's life and apply them today?
Come hear Cleve Jones speak about the importance of community and public service. There will be opportunities for students to find out about internship and volunteer opportunities at local LGBT Organizations.
Sponsored by: GSA Network, Pacific Center & Gender Equity Resource Center
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2. GSA Network Award: Apply for a 2009-10 Bulldog Pride Fund Scholarship!
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The Bulldog Pride Fund is accepting applications for three $2,000 scholarships ($6,000 total) to be awarded in 2009-10. One scholarship is the GSA NETWORK AWARD.
The Bulldog Pride Fund awards scholarships to incoming or returning, undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing who have demonstrated pride in the community.
For 2009-10, the deadline to apply for all scholarships at Fresno State, including the Bulldog Pride Fund, is Feb. 28, 2009.
Details online @ www.bulldogpride.org
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3. Ventura County GSA Summit! Jan. 31, 2009
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As part of our mission to empower youth activists, we are holding GSA Leadership trainings throughout Southern California. GSA Network will be holding a FREE leadership summit for GSA activists in Ventura County on Saturday, January 31st from 10am to 5pm at the offices of Ventura County Rainbow Alliance in Ventura. We are asking all youth who wish to attend to pre-register through our Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/socalgsanetwork or by emailing us at [email protected]. Youth who attend will: - Learn how to Have a Kick-Ass GSA! - Connect with other GSAs throughout Ventura County! - Gain leadership skills! Register by 1/16/09!!
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4. Fresno's LGBTQQI & Supportive Allies Town Hall Meeting
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Fresno's LGBTQQI & Supportive Allies Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, January 31st from 12-3pm
1343 East Barstow Avenue, Fresno (Wesley UMC)
(this is not a religiously affliated event - it is just being hosted at Wesley UMC)
In Barbara Jordan's Democratic convention speech in 1976 she spoke the now infamous line, "If one citizen is unwilling to participate, all of us are going to suffer." The more voices we have represented from ALL the valuable areas of our community, the better! If one voice is missing, we are that much less powerful.
Click Here to Listen to the Speech
We will start the day by discussing recent events in the Marriage Equality movement in Fresno and beyond (including this weekend's Equality Summit in LA (attendees from the Valley will offer their report of the summit to those who are interested).
We will discuss local organizing efforts for the LGBT community, as well as, future organizing efforts and needs. We will do this by breaking in to areas of work that has transpired because of Prop 8 and address the needs of these specific areas (Advocacy/Politics/Families/Educational Outreach/Faith/Straight Allies/Marriage Equality) and we will finally, in a Town Hall fashion work to create a Fresno/Clovis/Reedley/Sanger/Selma/Tulare/Visalia/Madera plan of action to help create a sustainable community that can change the social climate towards the LGBT community in the Central Valley and beyond.
I hope this will serve as an opportunity to save time and energy by getting all voices for equality to at least come to a joint meeting and discuss what can we do proactively to say we will not be put in a closet, we will continue to do more for equal treatment and we will be an organized force to be reckoned with - this is all possible if we are all willing to come to the table and use our energies for change and if we can all figure out a way to work together.
Some possible questions ˆ What is a thoughtful plan of action around upcoming protest, rallies, boycotts, etc., that don't wear others out? What is our planned response depending on the verdict of the court? What efforts are currently being organized that need help (Reel Pride, Pride Parade, CCA, IDC, Ellos Latinos, Stonewall Democrats, Fresno Gay Men's Chorus, GSA Network, etc, etc, etc)? Do we want to again talk about a pride center? etc,? etc.?
If you are a local organization that works with, for, around, etc., the LGBT community in Fresno and would like to have space to offer information about the services/events you provide to our community - please, bring your information to the meeting.
Change DOES NOT happen by itself - Change happens because YOU decide to get involved!
When we Speak, We Shape the World! What shape are you giving?
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected], or call - 559-268-2780 or (559) 862-4559
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5. Expression Not Suppression (Fresno)
Feb 7th!
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Gay-Straight Alliance Network and Community Link present: Expression Not Suppression (ENS)
Feb 7th, 2009
REGISTER NOW!
Youth from GSA Network & Community Link's Friday Night Youth Group invite you to attendExpression NOT Suppressionand are happy to announce an opportunity to hear from one of Harvey Milk's most high profile recruits, a movement and history maker ~
Cleve Jones
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Initiator of the AIDS Memorial Quilt and historical consultant featured in the recent film
M I L K
ENS is a FREE conference for LGBTQQI youth activists and their allies
who are dedicated to defeating homophobia and transphobia and creating
safe and supportive schools for everyone.
The target audience is high school & middle school students.
Teachers & GSA advisors are welcome.
Workshops include:
� Same-Sex Marriage - Why youth and STR8's need to be involved
� Feel Yourself: Tips to creating a more Positive You
� KickBUTT: LGBT youth and the tobacco industry
� Organizing 101: Activism After High School
� Your Role in Changing the Political Climate
� Queer Literature: an exercise in expression
� Organizing a Powerful Day of Silence
� Fight the Power: Know Your Rights
� Coming out: Tips and Strategies
� Gender, Gender Everywhere
� Queers and Spirituality
� How to Do Drag
Cash Prize to the Best YOUTH DRAG performance before Dance
� How to Have a Kick-Ass GSA - GSA Leaders meeting
� Resources, Tools and Networks for Safe Schools Advocates - Adviser Training
� Safer Sex
plus, Get down & dance with everyone you've just met at a special, youth-only Freedom to Marry Valentine's Dance
The event will be held on Saturday, February 7th from 12pm-9:30pm.
The location will be 2131 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, CA 93704
The conference features workshops and speakers that will help you feel comfortable with who you are, explore how you express yourself, and develop tools to change the world around you.
After the workshops, there is a free dinner, dance and drag show!
If you'd like more info or would like to help with planning,
please call 559-268-2780 or email [email protected]
REGISTRATION OPENS 1/9/09
All interested youth should register at www.gsanetwork.org/ens after
1/9/09.
REGISTER NOW!
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6. Public Policy and Advocacy Program Intern 2009
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Are you interested in the business of securing equality for LGBTQ students in California? Through Gay-Straight Alliance Network's Advocacy Program, we lobby members of the California State Legislature and Department of Education to strengthen safe school policy and promote equality. The Policy Intern will work with GSA Network's Advocacy Program Manager to research, develop and advocate for our policy goals.
In particular, the 2009 intern will help organize Queer Youth Advocacy Day (QYAD) on April 17-20th. The goals of QYAD 2009 are to educate the Legislature on the importance of passing several bills that focus on creating Harvey Milk Day and mental health access for youth and to continue our administrative advocacy work on successful implementation of policies protecting transgender and gender non-conforming youth.
To apply, send a resume, cover letter, a 2-3 page writing sample (excerpt is fine, any subject), and the names of 2 references or letters of reference, to t. aaron hans at [email protected] or mail to 1550 Bryant Street, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94103.
This position will be starting mid-February and will run through mid-May at our San Francisco Office.
Applications are due Feb 1, 2009.
(GSA Network is currently unable to pay interns, but we can provide assistance in attaining course credit for eligible interns. We can support MSW student academic plans as well as other academic credit programs, depending on your academic institution's requirements.)
Public Policy Intern qualifications include:
- Commitment to LGBT youth and public policy.
- Excellent research, analysis and writing skills
- Attention to detail, team player.
- Strong computer skills including Excel.
- Facilitation skills a plus.
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7. GSA Site Visits! GSA Network Staff can visit your GSA
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Is your GSA running out of ideas for meetings? Is it lacking members?
Does your GSA want a peer-led training on pretty much anything GSA
related? Or do you just want someone cool and totally fun to come and
sit in on your meeting and share resources?
Well then time to contact the GSA Network!
Here
at GSA Network there are 3 Program Coordinators for every region of
CA (Kiely, Daniel, and Robin) that would love to come and visit your
GSA and provide resources, feedback, or your own personalized mini
training!
We'll do our very best to visit your GSA, and if we can't
make it to your school for a visit because of distance or scheduling, we're more than happy to
answer any questions by phone or email. We love talking with GSA
members!
And our mini trainings are freakin' awesome! These
trainings are youth led, so what's better than learning about GSA
organizing from another experienced GSA member?
So if you want
to be like all the cool youth who are doing it, be sure to contact your
local GSA Network Program Coordinator today!
Northern California
For more info contact [email protected] or call 415-552-4229
Central Valley
For more info contact [email protected] or call 559-268-2780
Southern California
For more info contact [email protected] or call 213-482-4021
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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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GSA Network News is a publication of Gay-Straight Alliance Network. Events,
resources, and news items listed under "Other Announcements" are not
sponsored or written by GSA Network, and do not necessarily reflect the views
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NATIONAL
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8. Take a survey about HS and LGBT folks
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Researcher needs LGBT young adults who attended high school between 1995 and 2009 to complete 25-minute web survey
Participation sought in a survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) young adults who attended high school between 1995 and 2009.
The purpose of the study is to inform current school practice regarding the provision of effective resources, policies, and support for LGBT and questioning high school students. We're interested in learning about all types of experiences, regardless of whether or not an individual was "out" during high school.
The survey includes questionnaires about school-based support, experiences of coming out, coping responses and anxiety. It should take no longer than 25 minutes to complete. As a token of thanks, participants may enter into an optional random drawing to win one of four $25 Target.com or Amazon.com gift certificates. Survey responses will remain anonymous.
The survey can be found online at: http://www.ubresearch.org/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=96LK9n2
Please feel free to contact Jennifer Piccolo by email [email protected] I'd be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Thanks for your time and consideration!
Jennifer Piccolo
Doctoral Candidate
Counseling, School and Educational Psychology
University at Buffalo
[email protected]
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9. YP4 2009 National Summit
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Young People for National Summit
Washington, D.C.
February 12-16, 2009
Presidents Day Weekend
Info:
www.youngpeoplefor.org/summit
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10. Add verb Productions Seeks Writing From Youth For Queer And Ally Writing Project
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Add Verb Productions is seeking performance texts/compositions written by and for queer and allied youth. 
Age exceptions will be made for the 'young at heart' who have the advantage of some perspective, but the majority of accepted pieces will be youth written. Preference will
also be given to high artistic and activist merits.
Add Verb's mission with this project is to create a resource for queer and allied youth who are interested in using performance as a tool for activism,
education, and visibility in their communities - either independently or
through GSAs and other queer campus groups.
The intersection between performance and activism around queer issues
is a powerful, dynamic, and radical space. Theater and performance art
are inherently queer spaces as well, and the queer theatrical
tradition offers a range of influential works that have called people
to action or promoted deeper understanding, with an unparalleled
aesthetic, wit, and fabulousness.
Add Verb aims to add to the existing body of work by focusing on exploring what it takes to be an ally, how allies are created, and illuminate how everyone, in all settings of our lives can be an ally to others.
Submission Deadline is 2/1/09
For application Information or if you have questions please feel free to contact via email,
Vanessa Romanoff at [email protected]
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CA STATEWIDE
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11. Marriage Lobby Day 2009, Feb 17 -- SIGN UP NOW!!
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On Tuesday, February 17, join activists from across the state for MARRIAGE LOBBY DAY at the California State Capitol in Sacramento. This Lobby Day is being organized by Equality California, and willl focus on twin marriage resolutions by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano and State Senator Mark Leno. Be there to urge your Assemblymembers and Senators to support these legislative resolutions calling for the repeal of Proposition 8. Join us and tell your stories about the importance of marriage equality in your lives.
Registration is free at http://www.eqca.org/!
We'll start the day at 9:30am with lobby training, have a noontime rally to hear from legislative champions, and do lobby visits and other activities in the afternoon until 5pm. Come participate! Make your voice heard! Make a difference! Register Here now!
contact Laurie McBride at [email protected]
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12. Student Board Member of the CA State Board of Education 2009/2010 Application
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2009-10 Student Board Member Application Form
Every summer, the Governor appoints one high school senior to the State Board of Education (SBE) for a one-year term. The student member functions as a regular voting member of the SBE. This packet explains the application and selection processes, and contains a copy of the application.
More Info:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/pn/pn/
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NOR CAL
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13. Alemeda USD LGBT Curriculum Meeting Feb 5th (East Bay)
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Dear Fellows in Civil Rights Activism,
My name is Anne Faria-Poynter and I am a member of the Alameda Unified School District. I am a teacher and a member of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Safe Schools Committee.
We are requesting your presence as a support to our community Family Diversity Curriculum Forum that will take place on February 4th and February 5th 2009.
Wednesday's meeting will take place at Otis Elementary school from 6:30 - 8:00 up.me. and
Thursday's meeting will take place at Washington Elementary School during the same time frame in Alameda.
I'm sure you can see the importance of these meetings in caring for the LGBT members of our families, student body and staff. We have been working on our curriculum for over one year. We are very excited to be a part of this new and promising component to our schools that will help ensure our rights, safety and LGBT cultural family values are upheld.
This curriculum will then be presented to the AUSD Board of Education for approval at the end of February.
If you feel the desire and compassion in your hearts to come and be supportive members of the audience that night, we would greatly appreciate you time, voices and assistance as active members of the audience.
Please see if you can take time out of you busy schedules to assist us on our journey to create a culture of acceptance for our diverse families in the city of Alameda.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience to let me know if you will be attending this important event.
Sincerely Yours,
Anne Faria-Poynter
510 865-7140
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14. Join BAYCAT in Celebrating Black History Month (Bay Area)
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Rosa Sat--
So Martin
Could Walk--
Martin Walked--
So Obama
Could Run--
Obama Ran--
So Our Children
Could Fly--
CBS 5 and The CW 44/Cable12
cordially invite you and your guest as we celebrate
Black History Month
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
6:00-8:00 P.M.
Join Robert Lyles, CBS 5 Reporter
Master of Ceremonies
Along with CBS 5 and The CW 44/Cable 12 staff at
BAYCAT
BAYVIEW HUNTER'S POINT CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
2415 Third Street, Suite 230
San Francisco CA 94107
R.S.V.P. by February 3rd, 2009
415.765.8644
[email protected]
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15. Queer Bonds at Berkeley Art Museum
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The Berkeley Art Museum in conjunction with the Center for the Study of Sexual Culture invites you to explore sexuality and sociability through art on February 19, 20, 21 at the Berkeley Art Museum. The museum opens at 9:30am and closes at 6pm. The Queer Bonds exhibition is free of charge
For more details visit: queerbonds.com
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16. Frameline's Generations Film Workshop (S.F.)
Bringing Youth and Elders Together
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SAN FRANCISCO-Frameline's Generations Film Workshop, a free 8-week workshop that teaches media literacy and technical skills while fostering creativity and self-expression among elders and young people, begins February 21, 2009.
This year's Generations Film Workshop will serve approximately 20 LGBT elders (ages 55 and above) and LGBT youth (ages 15-20) who will work in partnership to create their own films that will be exhibited during the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival. Classes will be held at Ninth Street Independent Film Center on Saturdays and Sundays. Frameline is currently accepting applications from youth and elders for the 2009 Workshop.
Within the queer community, and society at-large, at-risk LGBT youth and elders are often marginalized, overlooked and denied access to technology and full participation in the arts. Both groups are especially susceptible to negative stereotypes and homophobic portrayals of queer life in the media. Frameline believes there is tremendous value in connecting these constituencies in a process of self-exploration and personal development.
Funded by The San Francisco Foundation and Walter & Elise Haas Fund, the Generations Film Workshop seeks to empower LGBT youth and elders of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds by providing them with the skills, expertise and knowledge to control, create and disseminate media that will represent their unique point of view. Their artistic creations will serve as a powerful teaching tool, educating young and old alike regardless of sexual orientation.
To apply, please download an application from Frameline Generations Application
Send to Frameline Generations, 145 9th St., SF, CA 94103 or email to [email protected].
Applications are due by February 6th.
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17. Free Youth Classes for Spring 2009 (Nor Cal)
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Free Youth Classes for Spring 2009
To apply, visit www.baycat.org
For presentations at your school/organization, please contact Marco Castro-Bojorquez at 415-702-8228 ext. 205
Spring 2009 Youth Program
Digital TV Production
Create and produce your own TV show! Broadcast your ideas about your community and your world. This spring, we'll be focusing on performing arts, music and acting for the camera. Also, you will work on a short play or musical to be showcased at the end of our session. You will be working on episode 14 of BAYCAT's award winning, youth created TV show Zoom In.
Session Dates: February 2 - May 6
Days & Times: Mon & Wed 4:30 - 6:30pm
Ages: 11-17
Instructor: Will Hammond Jr.
Music Production
Make beats, record sound and vocals, and digitally edit audio tracks. Collaborate with the Zoom In cast to compose, record and produce the soundtrack for our spring youth production. The class will cover musical arrangement, songwriting, and production by using basic audio software.
Session Dates: February 3 - May 7
Days & Times: Tues & Thurs 4:30 - 6:30pm
Ages: 11-17
Instructor: Will Hammond Jr.
Flash Revolution
Get your message out through the Internet. Learn how to make web pages using Adobe Flash, so that you can talk to a larger audience! Use this power to communicate about a social or environmental issue important to you. Multimedia is how information flows today, and that's powerful. Be part of that information flow and join the media movement.
Session Dates: February 2 - May 7
Days & Times: Mon & Wed 4:30 - 6:30pm
Ages: 11-17
Instructor: Dan Vallentyne
Studio Baycat Internship
The Studio BAYCAT Internship Program will enroll three talented digital media producers from the Bay Area community. The internship program will provide technical training for aspiring graphic designers and video producers as well as an opportunity to observe and gain hands-on experience in the digital media industry. The Internship Program will increase the interns' knowledge of workplace skills and provide them with on-the-job experience. Apply online at www.baycat.org
Graphic Design
Paid Internship. Feb 09- Jul 09
8 hours a week. Ages 18-25+
Build your own portfolio working with a professional design studio.
Digital Filmmaking
Paid Internship. Feb 09- Jul 09
8 hours a week. Ages 18-25+
Build your reel in a professional production studio
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18. Community Action Training (CAT) (Bay Area)
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Center for Third World Organizing is Pleased to Announce...
Community Action Training (CAT)
When: February 27th-March 1st (3 days)
Where: Oakland, CA
CAT is a weekend-long, intensive introduction to community organizing. The three-day training provides entry-level organizer training to individuals, staff, and members of community-based organizations through field work, role plays, and discussions. During this high-intensity three day training, CAT participants learn how to door-knock as a tool for recruiting and mobilizing constituents, participate in campaign development and actions, and learn to appreciate the legacy of organizing in communities of color and its relevance in today's fight for social justice. Learn from experienced organizers, share skills and knowledge with other activists, and have fun meeting others dedicated to building a movement for social justice!
CAT Highlights
History of social movements
Principles of Community Organizing
Approaches to Social Change
How to ask for money without guilt
The fundamentals of doorknocking
The basics of an effective direct action
Framing your fights in campaigns
Spaces fill quickly. Register today!
Registration form online at
http://www.ctwo.org/index.php?s=30
For more information about the Oakland Community Action Training, please contact Jackie @ 510-533-7583 ext. 12
This CAT will be co-hosted by People Organized to Win Employment Rights (POWER). POWER was founded by a group of welfare recipients in 1997 so that low-income people could have a space to impact the policies that affect their lives. Since that time, POWER has helped thousands of low-income people find their own voice and find ways to end poverty. Now approaching its 10th year, POWER continues to build the power of low-income people in San Francisco to improve the conditions in their communities and in their workplaces.
About CTWO: The Center for Third World Organizing is a racial-justice organization led by people of color whose mission is to achieve social and economic justice. Over the last three decades, CTWO has trained and assisted thousands of activists of color and placed hundreds of organizers of color with community and labor organizations across the country. Each year we work with organizations whose staff, boards, and memberships are predominantly low income people of color. Through its existence, CTWO has explored roles of intermediary, trainer, convener, technical assistance provider, mentor, organizer, founder, partner in projects, researcher, and publisher. CTWO has pursued strategies and programs designed to shift the debate in this country around race, working diligently with organizations as vehicles for engaging communities of color to work in shared struggles toward common goals.
For more information about CTWO programs, please visit: http://www.ctwo.org/
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19. Youth Calendar (S.F.)
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San Francisco's LYRIC Youth Center hosts events almost everyday for LGBTQQ youth.
LYRIC
LYRIC's
mission is to build community and inspire positive social change
through education enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and
leadership development with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,
and questioning youth, their families, and allies of all races,
classes, genders, and abilities.
Calendar of Events
http://lyric.org/calendar.html
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Central Valley
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20. Youth Alliance Meetings Fridays (Fresno)
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So Cal
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21. LGBT Contingent in Chinatown Lunar New Year Golden Dragon Parade (L.A.)
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We cordially invite you, your friends and family to march with API Equality-LA in the 110th Annual Golden Dragon Parade to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Although Prop 8 passed in November, the fight is far from over. As the only LGBTQ contingent in the Golden Dragon Parade and as supporters of marriage equality, we will march together to show that our movement to win back the freedom to marry is stronger than ever.
When: Assemble at 1:00pm
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Where:
Courtyard behind the County of Los Angeles Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 Temple St., Los Angeles. Paraders are asked to meet near the Starbucks at 1:00 p.m.
Theme:
This year's parade unit will feature two married couples, one lesbian and one gay couple, sitting in convertibles decorated with cans and "Just Married" signs and leading the contingent. Paraders will be provided with banners, flags, streamers, and handheld drum noisemakers to carry in a colorful display of diversity, inclusion, and equality for all members of the Asian Pacific American community.
Community-based organizations are highly encouraged to bring your own organizational banners to march with in the parade and demonstrate your group's support for the cause.
Costumes/Shirts:
If you've participated with us in parades or other outreach before, please remember to come wearing your red API Equality-LA t-shirt. If you are joining us for the first time, we will be pleased to provide you with a free red API Equality-LA t-shirt to wear during the parade.
After-Parade Dinner, 5:00pm:
Please join us for a banquet-style dinner after the parade at Plum Tree Inn in Chinatown (913 N. Broadway)Banquet begins at 5 pm.
The cost to attendees is only $15, plus your own drinks - API Equality-LA will cover the rest. Please bring cash and pay at the door. RSVP is Required.
To RSVP, please click here:
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/HSAGSMHDFINTUUJNPGDZ/lnyparade
Contact:
For information, questions or RSVP, please contact Kat Khommarath at (323) 860-7348 or email [email protected]. If you have any questions on the day of the Parade & Banquet, please call (626) 975-7877. This number will not be in use before January 31st.
API Equality-LA
Asians & Pacific Islanders for Marriage Equality
The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
1125 N. McCadden Place, #154
Los Angeles, CA 90038-1212
[email protected]
T: (323) 860-7348 | F: (323) 308-4411
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22. High School Production of "The Laramie Project" (Burbank)
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This is a Saturday evening presentation at John Burroughs High School in
Burbank.
A year ago the students at Burroughs were denied participation in a
student production of "The Laramie Project" at their school because the
principal initially believed that the play was 'too controversial'. The
students went ahead and launched the play themselves at a local
community theater. This story made headlines in the Calendar Section of
the LA Times.
The principal immediately recognized that he had made a mistake but the
news was already out there and the media picked up the story and ran
with it.
Jeff Freeman was asked by the principal this year to direct "The Laramie Project" at Burroughs. The play will debut this coming Saturday, January 31st at 7pm.
For more info contact:
Stephen Jimenez, Specialist
Educational Equity Compliance
Phone (213) 241-7614
FAX (213) 241-3312
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23. Orange County LGBT Youth Group (O.C.)
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The Center OC is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community center in Orange County.
They offer a Rainbow youth night open to all youth ages 14-22 on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30pm.
For location and directions see their website at www.thecenteroc.org
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24. UCSD Non-Sexist Dance and Divas in Denial (San Diego)
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Join the LGBTQIA at UC San Diego for the first Non-Sexist Dance of the Winter Quarter!!
It will be held on Saturday January 31st, 2008 from 9 p.m. 'till 1 a.m.
It will be at the Porters Pub at UCSD.
9500 Gilman Dr.
San Diego, CA
Bring your boyfriend, Bring your girlfriend. Oh wait, this is a NON-sexist dance...COME to our SAFE SPACE and have an AMAZING time with friends.
Remember to arrive early as the space fills up QUICKLY.
For more information email
[email protected]
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Get ready for the 14th Annual presentation of Divas in Denial, LGBTQIA at UCSD's drag show!!
Come one, come all to the greatest show on campus where you can see your fellow students and professional performers on the same stage for a one time performance (until next year!).
--Entrance is FREE for everyone (non-UCSD students as well)!!
--Get there early, since seats will likely fill up!
--Attendees are welcome to come to the show in drag!
--This year the show will be in the Price Center East Ballroom (2nd floor Price Center Expansion) from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
For more information email: [email protected]
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25. Pre-St. Valentine's Event for Youth Feb 7th (L.A. Area)
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Cupid's KickBack 3
Date: Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Rain or Shine Indoor Event!
Location: Plummer Park's Fiesta Hall
Address: 7377 Santa Monica Blvd.
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Event Web Site: http://www.cityx1.com/cupid
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26. LGBT Youth Calendars (L.A. and San Diego)
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Check out these new calendars for LGBT Youth!
Los Angeles Youth
http://lalgbtcalendar.pbwiki.com/
http://www.virsil.com/
San Diego Youth
www.ourlgbtevents.org/
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JOBS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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INTERNSHIPS:
27. Queer Youth Paid Internships (S.F.)
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Interested in getting paid for activism?
LYRIC in San Francisco is currently hiring interns for the 08-09 school year.
There will be an information session February 12th at 4pm.
For more information contact [email protected]. or visit lyric.org
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28. COLAGE Summer Internship (S.F.)
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The Felicia Park-Rogers Summer Internship Program at COLAGE
Come work in the national headquarters of COLAGE this summer! COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more LGBT and/or Q parents. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education and advocacy.
The Felicia Park-Rogers Internship Program
The COLAGE Summer Internship Program is named for our visionary former director Felicia Park-Rogers who started the summer internship program during her tenure at COLAGE. We honor her commitment to people with LGBT parents, creativity, energy and years of leadership through 10-week internships that promote development of young leadership, allow participants a hands-on look at the non-profit field, teach interns about LGBTQ family issues, and promise to be a lot of fun!
COLAGE is the only national organization serving people with LGBT parents, therefore presenting a unique perspective on LGBTQ issues, and providing a once in a lifetime opportunity for interns. This is a hands-on job: you won't just be filing, you'll get to use your creativity and initiative. We are looking for team players who are motivated to learn, share, play, and work hard in support of COLAGE's mission. Interns will assist the staff on current or new projects, with both local and national events, and with office management. The internship is a great way to build your skills in doing non-profit administrative and program work.
Preferred qualifications
� Computer literate (especially on PC's), knowledge of Office 2003, Database Systems, especially Salesforce, HTML, and desktop publishing programs a plus.
� Experience and comfort with email and phone-based organizing and networking.
� Experience and comfort working with youth and families
� Self-motivated, flexible, and full of initiative
� People with LGBTQ parent/s
Requirements
Summer interns receive a modest stipend (DOE $3000-3500) for a ten-week, full time internship including some evenings and weekends. We will help you find low-cost or free housing when possible.
� Must make at least a ten-week, full-time commitment during the summer.
� Must be 18 or over if not from the Bay Area, 15 or over from the Bay Area.
� Must be LGBTQ-positive
COLAGE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
� People of color, people with disabilities, male-identified people and people with LGBTQ parents especially encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for Summer Internships
Deadline: Friday, April 10th, 2009
Please mail, email, or fax us the following information:
1. Your resume;
2. A cover letter sharing your interest in working for COLAGE and qualifications;
3. Contact information for two people who will serve as references and can attest to your experience and skills.
We ideally are looking for folks to work June 8th or 15th - August 14th or 21st, although start and end dates can be flexible.
COLAGE also has fall/spring work-study internships; if you are interested contact COLAGE for more information.
Need more info? Want to apply?
COLAGE: Felicia Park Rogers Internship
1550 Bryant Street, Suite 830
San Francisco, CA 94103
phone: 415-861-5437 fax (415) 255-8345,
www.colage.org
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29. San Diego LGBT Pride Internship
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San Diego LGBT Pride has an internship available for high school students in their senior year. The internship is located at the San Diego Pride office in Hillcrest. The intern will be the primary organizer of youth in San Diego Pride related activities. Course credit for the internship will depend on the policies of the particular institution the student is attending. San Diego Pride will provide an evaluation of the intern's work in accord with the institution's standards and procedures.
Internship opportunities are open to qualified High School students entering or in their senior year of high school. Students must be affiliated with a GSA (Gay Straight Alliance or comparable program) at an accredited academic institution or job training program. High School students are required to complete a Parental/Guardian Consent Form and sign a confidentiality agreement.
Attached is a job description and the procedures on how to apply.
Please feel free to email me if you have any other questions.
Additionally if you can forward this to any individuals or GSA's that enjoy an opportunity like this it would be appreciated.
Jeffrey Redondo
Assistant Producer
San Diego Pride
619-297-7683 x 107
www.SanDiegoPride.org
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SCHOLARSHIPS:
30. National Gamma Mu Foundation Scholarships
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The National Gamma Mu Foundation is awarding scholarships ranging from $1,000-2,500 for outstanding gay male high school graduates, college students, and trade school students.
The application deadline is March 31, 2009.
For more information please visit www.gammamufoundation.org and click on the links "scholarships."
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31. PFLAG National Scholarships
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PFLAG Scholarships provide an important, positive statement to a group of young people that is coping amazingly well in an often adverse school environment. They are marginalized and subjected to harassment and discrimination in many parts of the country, not only at school but also often in their own families. PFLAG is proud to support these articulate, accomplished scholars with great promise for future contribution to our society in general and to the cause of rights and recognition for LGBT people in particular. Now available from PFLAG National: Three $5,000 scholarships, three $2,500 scholarships, and up to ten $1,000 scholarships! Before completing this form review the following eligibility requirements. * You are a graduating senior entering higher education for the first time in 2009 (if you graduated in 2008 and took a year off you are still eligible to apply.) * Self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or as a straight ally * Demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community. * Have applied to an accredited higher education institution. In order to be considered for a scholarship you will need: * Completed application form * One page essay * High school transcript * One reference * Completed release form All completed applications must be postmarked by March 13.Application Process: All application materials should be sent together in one packet to the PFLAG National office. You may submit your application and essay online. After you submit, you will recieve a reference number; make sure that number appears on the cover of your packet containing the reference, transcripts and release form that you send to PFLAG National. If you prefer, you may submit a hard-copy of your application. Please send all materials in one package to: Suzanne Greenfield Safe Schools Coordinator PFLAG National 1726 M St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 For an application and more information go to: http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=370--
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32. BOA Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (NEI)
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The Bank of America is bringing the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (NEI) to our community for the 6th year. It is a program of our Charitable Foundation and enables us to recognize and reward non-profit organizations, local heroes, and student leaders for their contributions to communities across the country.
Outstanding high school students in their junior or senior year to apply for the Student Leaders component of NEI. The award recipients will be students who have shown interest and enthusiasm for the kind of community work that might some day make them leaders in their neighborhoods, cities, and beyond.
Selected students will receive a paid summer internship with a local non-profit organization and participate in a six day, all expense paid leadership summit in Washington, D.C.
Applications can be submitted and a full description can be found at www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders. You may also review the attached brochure for more information.
The deadline to apply is Friday, February 20.
Our selection committee will include community leaders and will meet in the spring to select winners.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to your participation!
Cheryl M. Cayme
Market Specialist
Bank of America - San Francisco/East Bay
Phone: (415) 913.4129
Fax: (415) 913.3267
[email protected]
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33. 12th ANNUAL Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
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12th ANNUAL Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards APPLICATION DRIVE LAUNCHES IN
SEARCH OF YOUNG LATINO LEADERS
IN 12 MARKETS ACROSS AMERICA
Latino High School Seniors Eligible to Apply for Thousands of Dollars in
Educational Grants and Chance of Being Honored as Role Models at
High-Profile Regional Events
WASHINGTON, DC - The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) today announced the launch of its 12th annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, which identify, promote and prepare Latino leaders in the classroom and community. Applications are now available online at www.hispanicheritage.org. HHF and its sponsors will once again provide more than half a million dollars in educational grants to over 200 Latino high school seniors across 12 regions throughout the country.
Applications must be submitted electronically by midnight March 6, 2009. Information about applications will also be available at SUBWAY� Restaurants.
The Youth Awards Regions include: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose/San Francisco-Bay Area, Phoenix, Chicago, Miami, New York, Philadelphia/New Jersey, and Washington, DC. However, students across America can apply to their closest region and, if selected, simply have to attend the event to receive the Youth Award.
Students are selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community and for their interest in several categories. Three students (Gold, Silver and Bronze) will be honored in each of the six categories in each of the 12 regions. The 2009 Youth Awards categories are:
Business, for students who are interested in entering the filed of
business - sponsored by the National Society of Hispanic MBAs
(NSHMBA)
Education, for students with a interested in being teachers or
entering the educational field - sponsored by Southwest Airlines
Engineering & Mathematics, for students with a strong interest in the
fields of mathematics, engineering, or technology; sponsored by
ExxonMobil
Journalism, for students involved in print, broadcast, photo or
online journalism; sponsored by NBC Universal and Telemundo
Sports, for students who excel in athletics; sponsored by SUBWAY�
restaurants
Science & Healthcare, for students interested in the field of
healthcare and science.
The Youth Awardees are chosen by regional selection committees in each of
the regions. In the spring, Youth Awards Ceremonies will be coordinated at
top colleges and universities in each of the 12 regions in honor of the
young role models and the sponsors.
The success of the Youth Awards program is predicated by the support of
thousands of high schools and community organizations including the
Hispanic College Fund, Teach 4 America, Voto Latino, NRCCUA and HBI.
In addition to the category sponsors listed above, the Youth Award Partners
include AstraZeneca, UPS, AT&T, Teleflora and POM.
After the local ceremonies, the Regional Youth Awards recipients are
narrowed down to one national Youth Award recipient for each category.
Those individuals will be honored at the National Youth Awards presentation where each student receives an additional educational grant and a laptop computer. The National Youth Awardees will then be presented with their award onstage during the 22nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington, DC at the venerable Kennedy Center on September 30, 2009.
About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization which
identifies, inspires, promotes, and prepares Latino leaders through
educational, cultural and workforce programs. For more information, please
visit www.HispanicHeritage.org or for an introduction to HHF's mission
visit www.HHFvideo.com
NOTE: To sponsor the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards and other Hispanic
Heritage Foundation programs please call 202.861.9797.
Contact: Roberto Callejas, 202.861.9797
[email protected]
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34. Colin Higgins Foundation's 2009 Youth Courage Awards
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:
Colin Higgins Foundation's 2009 Youth Courage Awards
The Colin Higgins Foundation is requesting nominations for its annual
Youth Courage Awards. Each year the Colin Higgins Foundation salutes
LGBTQ individuals who demonstrate courage in the face of adversity and
discrimination based on gender and/or sexual orientation.
The deadline for all nominations is 9am EST, Monday, March 2nd 2009. Late nominations will not be accepted.
Many LGBTQ Youth grow up in family, school and community environments that threaten their well being. They find themselves ostracized, marginalized, in psychological or even physical danger.
Colin Higgins Foundation Youth Courage Award winners rise above such circumstances to inspire others by taking action, rallying support, and working to transform the systems and institutions that impact their lives.
This year the Foundation will be awarding $10,000 grants to:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirit, Queer and Questioning
youth (through age 21) who have bravely stood up to hostility and
intolerance based on their gender and/or sexual orientation and triumphed
over bigotry through working for LGBTQ rights and social justice.
In 2009, the honorees will receive a $10,000 grant which will be presented
at The Trevor Project Benefit Gala in June.
The Foundation encourages all nominations to be made via the online
submission tool. The online nomination form can be found here or visit
our website at www.colinhiggins.org.
For more information about the Colin Higgins Foundation, please click here.
Colin Higgins is administered by Tides Foundation.
Tides partners with philanthropists, foundations, activists, and
organizations across the country and across the globe to promote economic
justice, robust democratic processes, and the opportunity to live in a
healthy and sustainable environment where human rights are preserved and
protected.
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35. The R. Scott Hitt Foundation Internships for 2009
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 The R. Scott Hitt Foundation is offering funding for qualified candidates who want to be leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) movement.
You and the pro-LGBT organization that you choose can apply to receive funding for your internship position while you build your resume and gain valuable skills towards becoming a leader of the future.
* POST-GRADUATE*
THE SCOTT HITT INTERNSHIP IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Application Deadline: May 8, 2009
Post graduate students with strong academic record
Duration: 7-9 months, 40 hours/week
Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit in the United States with a commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
Applicants will identify and contact host organization to co-develop a successful curriculum encompassing key elements: communications, fundraising, board development and grassroots policy organizing
2-4 recipients per year
* UNDERGRADUATE *
THE A.N.G.L.E. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERNSHIP
Application Deadline: April 17, 2009
Current undergraduate students with strong academic record
Duration: 8 weeks, 40 hours/week
Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit in Southern California with a commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
Applicants will identify and contact host organization to co-develop a successful curriculum encompassing key elements of non-profit operations and program development
Named for the nonprofit ANGLE (Access Now for Gay & Lesbian Equality) which inspired and provided the funding for these internships
3-5 recipients per year
TO APPLY:
1. Visit www.scotthittfoundation.org for details.
2. Meet with a pro-LBGT 501(C)3 non-profit organization to sponsor your internship.
3. Agree to the terms of your internship, scope of work. Draft a sponsor agreement.
4. Submit your cover letter, personal essay, r�sum� and sponsor agreement
by the above deadline to www.scotthittfoundation.org.
5. Check www.scotthittfoundation.org for the grant award dates.
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36. eQuality Scholarships
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The eQuality Scholarship Collaborative honors and encourages northern
and central California students for their service to the
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community by providing scholarships for
post-secondary education at approved institutions. In 2009, about nine
$5000 scholarships will be awarded.
Applications are now available from high school guidance counselors.
Applicants must:
- be a resident of northern or central California, but may study
elsewhere (go to the web site for a map of specific counties);
- have completed or expect to complete high school or equivalent between
July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2009;
- plan to attend or began attending an accredited post-secondary
institution (college, university, or vocational/trade school) in the
United States for the first time in 2009 (proof of enrollment will be
required before scholarship funds are disbursed);
- have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community (applicants of all
sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible); and
- be available for an interview either by phone or in person on March 29
or April 4, 2009.
Completed applications, including transcripts and a letter of
recommendation, must be postmarked no later than February 21, 2009. Completed applications should be mailed to:
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
P.O. Box 191311
San Francisco, CA 94119-1311
The Collaborative is the joint effort of a group of organizations based
in the San Francisco Bay Area. It began in 1989 as a scholarship program
by PG&E's lesbian and gay employee association, now PG&E PrideNetwork.
The following year, the Bay Area Network of Gay and Lesbian Educators
(BANGLE) - now Ally Action - joined the effort. The other organizational
members of the Collaborative are: KP Pride, Out & Equal Workplace
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37. Point Foundation Scholarships for 2009-2010
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The Point Foundation is truly a great organization and is making a
difference in the lives of 90 scholars this year! Point Foundation is
the nation's largest scholarship granting organization for LGBT students
of merit. Point provides support through multi-year scholarships,
leadership training, mentoring and hope to LGBT students who are
marginalized because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or
gender expression.
Applications for the 2009-2010 school year become available at
www.pointfoundation.org
December 12th, 2008 with a February 9th, 2009 deadline.
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NEWS
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38. NEWS: Court says private school can expel lesbians
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by Bob Egelko
San Francisco Chronicle
January 28, 2009
A private religious high school can expel students it believes are lesbians because the school isn't covered by California civil rights laws, a state appeals court has ruled.
Relying on a 1998 state Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Boy Scouts to exclude gays and atheists, the Fourth District Court of Appeal in San Bernardino said California Lutheran High School is a social organization entitled to follow its own principles, not a business subject to state anti-discrimination laws.
"The whole purpose of sending one's child to a religious school is to ensure that he or she learns even secular subjects within a religious framework," Justice Betty Richli said in the 3-0 ruling, issued Monday.
As with the Boy Scouts, she said, the primary function of the school is to instill its values in young people, who are told of its policies when they enroll.
Kirk Hanson, a lawyer for the two girls, said he was disappointed and would talk to them about a possible appeal to the state Supreme Court.
To read the full story visit: SF Gate Article
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