Dear GSA Activist,
Gay-Straight Alliance Network congratulates Sean Penn, Dustin Lance Black, Cleve Jones and everyone involved in the making of Milk on receiving the highly coveted Oscars for "Best Original Screenplay" and "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role," at the 2009 Academy Awards.
Since our last edition we welcomed 4 new GSAs. In San Francisco we welcome the students of the GSA at John H. Liechty Middle School, in Southern CA, we welcome the GSAs of Mojave High School, Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy and El Dorado High School.
Upcoming we are looking forward to two GSA Leadership Summits in San Jose and Orange County and a GSA Picnic in Fresno.
In Solidarity,
GSA Network
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GSA NETWORK NEWS HIGHLIGHT:
National Association Kicks Off Regional Work in New England & Announces National Gathering
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Currently the National Association of GSA Networks that GSA Network helps to run, has 25 member states spanning all parts of the U.S. Here are some highlights from GSA Networks National Program.
New England Regional Work -
Recently, an effort has been undertaken by the folks in the 5 New England states to increase coordination between state groups such as Outright Vermont, Project 10 East in Boston, Youth Pride in Rhode Island, GLSEN Southern Maine, and True Colors in Connecticut. The effort is exciting in that it will help provide each state with a better understanding of the work that other states are doing, and the opportunity to help reach other reach out to GSAs across New England. The groups are working on shared strategies and planning a shared event and possibly a New England GSA Regional Summit in the summer. New England was one of the first places in the country along with California to form GSAs, but the efforts have been largely de-centralized. The organizations in New England have been working hard to provide support and networking between groups to help build a safe schools movement. Everyone here at GSA Network in California is excited about the work we're doing with the New England state groups through the National Association.
National Gathering
The National Association also has started planning this year's National Gathering of GSA Networks to be held in Austin, Texas this year. The planning committee is in charge of helping to recruit National Association members and youth to attend, provide workshops, plan fun events, and help build our movement forward in 2009. This year the Texas GSA Network is heading up the gathering committee and promises a good time for all. Last year's National Gathering happened in Chicago with fourteen states and one Canadian province attending with about 75 participants. This year's gathering will be about the same scope and size. Each year the gathering focuses on a theme to help energize the movement and build collective strategies in GSA Organizing. Stay tuned for more information about this year's National Gathering which promises to provide a great deal of insight for all California youth and advisors into where the movement is headed nationally.
Replicating GSA Networks Model
For the last four years, GSA Network has been working with both New Mexico and Texas to help replicate the model that GSA Network uses here in California. We are now celebrating our 1-year anniversary of starting our replications with the folks in Texas who have welcomed a new Texas GSA Network Coordinator to their team, Heather Lennox. Heather spent a week in California with the staff here, training and learning all about how our programs, curriculum, and events work. She was excited to get to attend the ENS (Expression Not Suppression) conference in the Central Valley and was moved by all the amazing energy that the young people bring to this work. This year Texas is focusing on building their Youth Councils, hosting the national gathering of GSA Networks, and holding a successful lobby day event in spring 2009.
Starting in 2008, the National Association started a monthly youth call. The call is meant for students from around the country to get together to discuss events and issues that are relevant to organizing in schools. A number of topics have focused on days of action like Day of Silence and TransAction day. Other topics have been about Youth Summits, regional networking, and fundraising events for GSA clubs. If you are interested in attending the monthly youth call which happens the second Saturday of each month, please contact Danielle Askini the national program manager at [email protected].
The National Program experienced a great deal of growth in 2008 and we are all excited to see the growth that will happen in 2009 as we enhance our tools in working with organizations around the country and helping them to organize GSAs and provide insights into what has been successful in California. If you are interested in learning more about the National Program, please contact National Program Manager Danielle Askini.
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GSA NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1. Orange County GSA Summit March 7th!
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Free Event for OC GSAs and Adult Allies!
Cedarbrooke Dance Center
12812 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
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2. GSA Network and DeFrank Center Leadership Training! (San Jose)
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This FREE event will be held on Saturday, April 4th from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. It includes breakfast and lunch!
So what is a GSA Network Leadership training?
Youth from various GSAs come together for a FUN, interactive, peer-to-peer training that provides students with the skills to fight homophobia and transphobia in schools. Led by other GSA leaders from around Northern California, the training will show students how to start and run a kick-ass GSA.
Topics include
* How to run a GSA meeting
* Outreach, membership building, and diversity
* Understanding gender and sexual orientation
* Understanding laws that protect LGBTQ youth in schools
* How to take action against slurs, harassment, and discrimination in your school.
Young people become activists because they respect themselves and other people too much to let anyone be treated like a second-class citizen. They believe in the basic worth of all human beings, including themselves. That's why so many students, including straight allies, are coming together to fight sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination at their schools. The goals of a student activism group include winning concrete improvements in people's lives, making students aware of their own power, and altering the relations of power. GSAs in California are leading the fight on social change and justice.
This is a great opportunity to network with other GSAs in your area while learning some new skills to strengthen your club.
WHO: GSA members, potential members, and GSA advisors
WHEN: Saturday, April 4th from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Billy DeFrank Center
938 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
COST: Free!
GSA Network values the participation of adult allies in our fight against oppression and injustice in schools, and thus welcomes GSA Advisors and other adult allies to the leadership training. That being said, we ask that they help us to maintain the youth focus of this training.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact
* Kiely Hosmon, GSA Network Northern California Program Coordinator, at 415-552-4229 or [email protected]
* Cassie Blume, Youth Programs Director, Billy DeFrank Center, at 408-293-3040 X 111 or [email protected]
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4. Join GSA Network in calling for Marriage Equality on March 4th and 5th.
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Join GSA Network in calling for Marriage Equality on March 4th and 5th.
On March 5th, the California Supreme Court will hear oral argument on why Proposition 8 should be repealed. The night before this historic moment, supporters of marriage equality, including student activists across California, will gather for marches and rallies in cities across the state including SF, LA, Fresno, Modesto, San Diego, Stockton, Visalia, Bakersfield, Roseville, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, Sacramento and more.
Attend an event! Organize your own! Bring your GSA banner and posters!
For details, visit www.marriageequality.org
If you are interested in organizing your own event, please contact Marriage Equality USA 1-510-496-2700.
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5. GAYLA and QYAD Applications now Available!
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GAYLA & QYAD
Over the last decade, thousands of young people from every corner
of the state have rallied on the Capitol steps in Sacramento and
educated lawmakers on what they needed to do to make California
schools safer for LGBTQ and straight ally students.
GAYLA (GSA Advocacy & Youth Leadership Academy) is a three-day intensive training in the legislative process, policy and administrative advocacy, media activism & other important skills. GAYLA will take place in Sacramento on April 17-19, culminating in QYAD (Queer Youth Advocacy Day) on April 20th.
* Registration Now Open! Learn More and Apply!
* Support Activists at Queer Youth Advocacy Day 2009!GSA Network is raising funds and laying the groundwork for our most successful advocacy summit to date. Donate today to support QYAD '09!
* Be a Mentor! Not in High School but still want to get involved? We are looking for 10 college juniors and seniors who are willing to attend, be role models, oversee evening activities, and provide supervision at night. Apply Here to be a Mentor
GSA Network is proud to announce our key partners
for GAYLA/QYAD will be Equality
California, BIENESTAR,
and Transgender
Law Center.
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6. GSA Picnic (Fresno)
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Saturday, March 14 - Clovis West Picnic for GSA clubs in Fresno and the surrounding areas - for more information on how to be involved, email: [email protected] or [email protected] or call GSA Network's Central Valley Office: 559-268-2780. |
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7. GSA Activists Organize all over CA
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GSA Activists across the State Honor the memory of Larry King. Click the image to learn more!
Activists Meet in Fresno for the Expression Not Suppression Conference. Click on the image for more!
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8. GSA Network Award: Apply for a 2009-10 Bulldog Pride Fund Scholarship by Saturday!
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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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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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CA STATEWIDE
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9. MTV Show With Dr. Drew Now Casting GLBT Families
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Shockingly frank, upbeat and funny, "Sex... With Mom and Dad" proves that if families can talk about sex, they can talk about anything- ultimately breaking down barriers and improving relationships in the process.
You and your folks could be featured on an episode of Sex...With Mom & Dad, the newest educational show about teens and their folks coming to terms with their very different views when it comes to issues of sex, dating and relationships. The show is hosted by sex and relationship expert Dr. Drew Pinsky.
Do you and your parents have completely opposite views on relationships, dating & sex? If so, apply today! We are seeking West coast teens and their parent(s). You must be between the ages of 16-19, live at home with your folks & have great personalities and great stories. Casting in Southern and Northern California, Phoenix and San Diego.
In your email submission, please include a photo of yourself along with contact info (e-mail, phone number), city and state where you and your folks live together and describe your family issues that deal with sex.
Selected families will receive a $2500 compensation for appearing on the show!
Email us at: [email protected]
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10. 4th Annual Queer People of Color Conference
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4th ANNUAL QUEER PEOPLE OF COLOR CONFERENCE
April 3 & 4 at UC Davis
The theme of this year's conference is "Building Communities through Art, Action, and Resistance." With this theme, one of our many goals includes finding alternate, new, fun, and exciting ways to resist societal norms that are imposed on LGBTQI communities of color, through embracing the arts, creation, action, and building community. We highly encourage workshop proposals that encompass such a theme- that break away from traditional ways of thinking and embrace somewhat unconventional, nonconformist ideals of community.
Please submit proposals for your workshop by February 27th to [email protected]. For more information visit http://qpocc.webs.com
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NOR CAL
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11. Spring 2009 Queer Youth Leadership Camp (Bay Area)
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Hosted by UC Berkeley's Award Winning Queer Straight Alliance
The Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) will host a two day Queer Youth Leadership Camp for high school students to visit the UC Berkeley campus and to learn the skills necessary to become better leaders. The Queer Youth Leadership Camp strives to empower, educate, and inspire queer youth, while promoting higher education and youth activism.
Queer Youth Leadership Camp purports to:
- Increase awareness in various queer-related issues such as (but not limited to) LGBT history, homophobia, heterosexism, safer sex, transphobia, sexism, racism, queer people of color, intersexuality, community resources, sexual violence, and queer youth activism.
-Teach valuable leadership skills and lessons
-Provide an opportunity for the students to network with current and future Queer leaders
-Give first-hand experience and insider access to UC Berkeley and its campus
-Build lasting friendships with participants as their positive role models and mentors, from whom they could seek future assistance
Camp Logistics:
The camp will be comprised of 25 youth, who will be housed on-campus through a host program. Over the course of the two day camp, there will be a campus tour, various workshops hosted by different queer organizations, a movie screening, and social events. There will be no fees and all meals will be provided. However, the participants are responsible for transportation to and from the Camp.
The camp will be held April 25-26 and applications are due (via email at [email protected] or via mail at ASUC/Queer Straight Alliance 400 Eshleman Hall mc 4500 Berkeley, CA 94720) no later than March 16th. The students accepted into the program will be notified of their admission no later than April 3rd.
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12. Queers Rule & Allies Rock! Youth Conference (Santa Cruz)
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Planning Meeting - Queers Rule & Allies Rock! Youth Conference
Wednesday, Feb 25
Wednesday, March 4
Wednesday, March 28
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Aptos Public Library
7695 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Help us plan Queers Rule & Allies Rock, Santa Cruz County's Queer Youth Conference! We need your ideas and enthusiasm to make this conference rule. Youth, allies, adults, faeries, activists, and teachers are all welcome.
More info? Email [email protected] or visit us at http://www.queersrulealliesrock.org/
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13. PeaceGAMES (East Bay)
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Save the Date for the next PeaceGAMES Training for Trainers
Please join us for the Women of Color Resource Center's PeaceGAMES Training for Trainers coming up April 17. This is a leadership training opportunity where we will focus on peace and militarism issues through a racial and gender justice lens.
April 17, 9:30-4:00
At the Women of Color Resource Center
1611 Telegraph Ave, suite 303, Oakland, CA
Cost: $75-250 Sliding Scale
For an application, please email [email protected]
Application Deadline: March 15, 2009
Who is the training for? Educators, Organizers, Students, Youth leaders, Veterans, Peace Organizers, Anyone looking to deepen the links between race, gender, militarism and peace.
Come join us as we explore:
� Workshops on PeaceGAMES curriculum exercises
� How to effectively facilitate these conversations in your community or classroom
� How do peace, gender and social justice issues overlap?
� Leadership & community building among women of color
LGBTQ, working-class, and women of color strongly encouraged to apply.
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/SAL_BSTO.HTM
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14. Lend Your Voice to Reducing LGBT Teen Harassment & Bullying (S.F.)
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New project Funded by JAMS Foundation
Bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression is a national problem. The JAMS Foundation has awarded us a $10K grant to research and develop materials and approaches to prevent and resolve such LGBT-related harassment and disputes in high schools.
The scope of this project will include:
1) convening facilitated focus groups of LGBT school-aged youth and adult care providers;
2) identifying current resources, program needs and best practices of LGBT youth service providers;
3) exploring anti-bully programmatic needs of educators and school administrators; and,
4) developing conflict resolution materials to address harassment and bullying for a variety of youth settings.
If you would like to participate in this project please contact Darlene: (415) 920-3820 x105 or [email protected].
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15. HIFY Bay Area Events
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Bay Area Queer Youth Workshops
Go Healthy with HIFY - 415-274-1970 x 26
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16. PFLAG Brunch for local GSA Moderators/Faculty Advisers! (East Bay)
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WHO: PFLAG Fremont/East Bay (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
WHAT: Host Saturday Morning Brunch for the moderators/Faculty Advisers of all local high school and college Gay Straight Alliances
WHERE: The home of PFLAG Fremont/East Bay Secretary, Dave Ellison: 38595 Becket Terrace, Fremont, 94536
WHEN: Saturday, March 7th, 10:30 am - Noon
WHY: Enjoy coffee, juices, bagels, muffins, etc.; create a network of local GSAs; plan PFLAG-hosted social for all members of local GSAs to be held in late spring, 2009; share ideas, successes, challenges; learn how PFLAG can support local GSAs.
For more information and to RSVP, contact PFLAG President,
Pat Skillen: (925) 699-6960 [email protected]
Feel free to invite and bring a friend!
PFLAG: Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Fremont/East Bay PO Box 754, Fremont, 94537 (510) 226-6816
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17. 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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18. Fresno's GSA Activities in March
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The Courage Campaign
The Courage Campaign is coming to Fresno with their widely talked about and highly popular training, Camp Courage. If you are 16 years old or older you are encouraged to register NOW - the Camp is Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 and will work to nurture your skills as a more effective community member organizer. There is limited space and although there is a $10 fee to register, this fee can be waived if you need the assistance. Register NOW, do not hesitate, the Camp Courage held in January, in Los Angeles, sold out. Learn more information at www.couragecampaign.com
Erase the H8
Youth leaders from the Central Valley (Fresno), representing the group Erase the H8 will be organizing for an event at the last home game of the Fresno State Basketball team. The game will be Saturday night, February 28, at 7:00pm. If you'd like to help with this local effort to hold Fresno State's Head Basketball, Coach Steve Cleveland, accountable for donating a large amount of money to the Yes on 8 campaign, now is your chance. There is a planning meeting set for Friday night. If you'd like to learn more about how you can support this group, please email: [email protected].
YES on Equality
Yes on Equality is setting up a team of volunteers to help collect signatures for the possibility of a 2010 ballot measure to get gay marriage back on the books. The local organizer will be having an informational meeting about the purpose of the organization, their local efforts and how you can be involved. This meeting will be held at the local GSA Network office, 928 North Van Ness, Fresno, on Saturday, February 28 from 12-1:30pm. If you'd like more information, please email: [email protected]
Equality March, march with Youth Today
ATTENTION: Madera, Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield, and surrounding areas, youth that would like to organize with the local GSA Network office and Kids Like US of Fresno, to go to Los Angeles for the Youth Today: Walking for Equality March
on Saturday, March 22, at 12 noon,
please email: [email protected] or [email protected] or call 559-268-2780.
This event organized by some of our GSA Network SoCal peeps needs to have our support. Let's give them strength in numbers by attending their event.
Middle 4 Equlaity
If you'd like to help local organizers with the upcoming Meet in the Middle 4 Equality event, please email: [email protected]
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19. Community Links Youth Meetings Every Friday (Fresno)
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So Cal
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20. Transgender Leadership Summit (San Diego)
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4th Annual Transgender Leadership Summit in San Diego, March 27-29, 2009, on the University of California San Diego campus. The theme is Stonewall to Today: Building Powerful Transgender Communities.
For more information, please visit their website: http://www.transgenderlawcenter.org/summitt2009.html
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21. Free tickets for GSAs to Gay Mens Chorus (L.A.)
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Southern California GSAs can qualify for Free Tickets!
For more information and to get free tickets for your GSA, contact:
Daniel Solis [email protected] 213-482-4021
GSA Network, Southern California Office
RSVP by March 20th to get tickets!
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22. Youth Today: Walking for Equality, Save the Date (L.A.)
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Youth Today: Walking for Equality
Save the Date!
March 22, 2009 12pm
Spring and College, Downtown Los Angeles
End Rally at City Hall
For more info: [email protected] or
[email protected]
March Against Homophobia, Discrimination, Abuse, Forced Homelessness of Queer Youth and for Marriage Equality!
Adults who want to volunteer contact: [email protected]
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23. FREE theater Premiere! "Holding Families Together" (San Diego)
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FREE theater Premiere! "Holding Families Together"
Celebrate Acceptance!
Follow the stories of 3 LGBT young people and their families,
Witness the damage of rejection and the healing of acceptance,
Hear experts describe LGBT teens and their families, and
Learn how PFLAG works at
Holding Families Together
Thursday, February 26, Second Showing: 8:00 p.m.
Hillcrest Cinemas -- 3965 Fifth Avenue, San Diego
RSVP Required -- Seating is limited!
Call (619) 588-2342. Briefly leave your name and phone number, and
number of seats requested.
Or email: [email protected] with same info.
Validated parking: Village Hillcrest Garage--5th Street Entrance
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24. Six Degress of Seperaterion (San Bernadino)
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Please join us for a special performance of SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION on 12 March at 8 pm at the CSU San Bernardino Barnes Theatre.
Proceeds to benefit RAINBOW PRIDE YOUTH ALLIANCE, an San Bernardino-based center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and questioning youth.
For reservations, call 909.537-5884. For more information about Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance, call Maggie Hawkins at 951.833.1329.
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25. LA Area GSAs Get in Free at 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
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Dear So Cal GSAs,
On behalf of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), I'd like to personally invite you to attend the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. Every year, GLAAD hosts a Young Adults Program that provides the opportunity for LA's LGBT young adults ages 14-24 to attend the event and be a part of the experience of honoring media outlets for fair, accurate, and inclusive portrayals of the LGBT community. This year, we are providing free tickets to GSA's on a first-come first-serve basis. We are excited to see some of you return and we'd love to see new faces attend.
The event will be held Saturday, April 18th at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. We'll be hosting eligible young adults from 6pm-midnight. Attendance includes free admission to the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards and an exclusive Young Adults After-Party. You can also check it out at www.glaad.org. Please send me an email to [email protected] for more information.
To register for tickets, please log on to http://www.glaad.org/events/ma_detail.php?event_id=179, download the "Young Adults" form and submit it to [email protected]. We are also pleased to host chaperones on a ratio of one per ten students. If your school's GSA plans on arriving by bus, please let me know so I can send you necessary information. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Sincerely,
Lester Alem�n
Co-chair, Young Adults Program
GLAAD Media Awards- Los Angeles
[email protected]
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26. "The Times of Harvey Milk" Screening for MYTE (Long Beach)
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We'll screen the movie at 4:00pm Friday, February 27th, at The Center in Long Beach. Youth under the age of 24 are welcome. The Center, Long Beach2017 E. 4th StreetLong Beach, CA 90814Quesitons? Contact: Rikka U. Racelis [email protected]Youth Services Coordinator The Center, Long Beach (562) 434 - 4455, ext. 245 |
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27. JOCC Youth Group (Riverside)
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Riverside Queer Youth Group
JOCC Youth Group Meets Every Friday 6pm to 8pm.
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28. 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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29. 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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JOBS:
30. COLAGE Fellowship Program, 2009-2010
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Apply now to be a 2009-2010 COLAGE Fellow. The fellowship runs for 7-9 months between September 2009 and May 2010. Fellowships are full-time (35 hours per week) positions. Each fellowship focuses on a particular issue of critical importance to the COLAGE community. Ideal fellows are enthusiastic, young leaders who have an idea for a specific project that will further COLAGE's community building and social justice mission. As a temporary member of the COLAGE staff team, fellows learn about movement building, national non-profit work including advocacy, research, community building programs, events planning, outreach, media, and leadership development. COLAGE will offer up to two fellowship positions for the 2009-2010 year.
 About COLAGE: www.colage.org
COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) parents. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy. Our national office is in San Francisco, CA and offers a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse, dynamic team.
What can I work on as a fellow?
COLAGE's priority focus areas include:
- Organizing and program development for COLAGErs who are transracially adopted;
- Policy work and community organizing around safe schools for students with LGBTQ parents;
- Organizing and program development for COLAGErs who were born through donor insemination
- Resource and program development for low-income COLAGErs, families and communities;
- Projects that further our commitment to racial and economic justice.
Possible projects include:
- Assessment of a specific group of COLAGE constituents through research and evaluation;
- Development of model policies;
- Creation of resource materials;
- Organizing of a specific subset of COLAGE constituents (for example, youth who were transracially adopted) and/or through a specific medium (for example, Web 2.0 social networks);
- Mobilizing the COLAGE base to take action regarding legislative initiative/s and policy work;
- Coalition building with other organizations and individuals to seed collaborative projects;
- Creative expression and visibility resource project development.
Preferred qualifications
- Significant knowledge and/or experience with youth who have LGBTQ parents
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate relationships with a variety of people; must have demonstrated cultural competence in working with diverse populations, including communities of color, adoptees, LGBTQ persons, persons of varying ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, health status and abilities;
- Commitment to diversifying organizations and building anti-racist and multicultural alliances;
- Experience working with and planning events for youth and/or families;
- Excellent oral, writing, research, listening, and organizational skills;
- Computer literate (especially on PC's), knowledge of Office 97/2000, Salesforce, HTML, social networking, and desktop publishing programs a plus.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and full of initiative.
- People with LGBTQ parent/s.
Requirements
- Must be 18 or over.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent life/work experience.
- Must be LGBTQ-positive.
- Must be willing to work out of our San Francisco, CA office.
COLAGE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. People with LGBTQ parents and people of color especially encouraged to apply.
Compensation
Fellowship participants receive an hourly stipend ($11- 15) which will depend on the experience of the candidate and length of the fellowship. Benefits include holiday, sick and vacation days as well as professional development opportunities and training. This temporary position does not include health coverage.
How to Apply: Application Due Date is April 17th
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 for this fellowship;
3. A project proposal of 2 pages maximum giving an idea of what constituency or issue you would want to focus your Fellowship on and ideas you have for the project. Your proposal does not have to include a definite work plan, rather ideas about what issues, communities and projects would inspire your work as a COLAGE fellow. Please address your application materials to COLAGE Fellowship Program. All applications and proposals are due April 17th, 2009 (postmark date).
We expect to identify our fellow by May or June 2009. The fellowship will begin as early as September 2009 and run for 7-9 months.
Need more info? Want to apply?
COLAGE, 1550 Bryant Street, Suite 830, San Francisco, CA 94103
phone: (415) 861-5437 | fax: (415) 255-8345 | [email protected] |
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31. 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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SCHOLARSHIPS:
32. Award opportunity for young world changers
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This year, five young people will be selected to win up to $100k for their world-changing work. The application closes soon (March 1), and I am anxious to share it with you and your community.
The Do Something Awards � (formerly the BR!CK Awards) identify exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders who have significantly changed the world for the better. We celebrate young world-changers who are the pivotal "do-ers" in their cause, issue, or field and empower their work through community grants, knowledge, and support.
For 2009, five winners will be selected. Each will receive a minimum of $10,000. One of those five will be selected to win the Grand Prize total of $100,000. Applicants must be age 25 and under and citizens or residents of the U.S. or Canada. Application closes March 1, 2009. No mail or faxes please. Only online applications will be accepted. Go to www.dosomethingawards.org for more information and to apply now. Questions? Email: [email protected] and a team member will respond promptly.
Do Something is a national not-for-profit that was recently shortlisted by Fast Company as one of the top Social Enterprises of 2009.
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33. Sacramento County LGBT Scholarship
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The Sacramento County Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Caucus invites you to apply for our scholarship.
This year we will be awarding at least one $250 scholarship on May 15, 2009 at the County of Sacramento Board of Supervisors Chambers. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 1, 2009.
Eligible applicants must be:
1. A Sacramento County Resident
2. A graduating 2009 High School Senior
3. Enrolled in a two or four year accredited college/university/technical/ or trade school (acceptance letter OR proof of enrollment OR proof of application from the college/school you are scheduled to attend)
4. Must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5.
All required documentation must be included with your application upon submittal. Please follow the check list attached. Please note that our scholarship is not based on any income qualifications but is intended to be give students an opportunity to advance their education.
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34. Sacramento PFLAG Scholarship for 2009
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The Sacramento Chapter of PFLAG is offering a $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior in the Sacramento area. The scholarship is named in honor of two of the founders of the local chapter, the Rev. and Mrs Merrill Follansbee, who began the chapter over 23 years ago in honor of their gay son, to offer support to others, to educate an ill in formed public and to advocate for equal civil rights for all members of the GLBT community.
This scholarship is offered for graduating high school seniors attending college in the fall and first year students already enrolled in college. The applicant must identify as LGBT.
Application packets are available by contacting the chapter at (916) 978-0410, or going on the web site at community.pflag.net, or writing to PFLAG Sacramento, P.O. Box 661855, Sacramento, CA 95866-1855.
A request can be made also by e-mail address, [email protected] to Audrey Barth.
The application deadline is May 1st.
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35. San Jose/Peninsula PFLAG Scholarships
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San Jose/Peninsula PFLAG scholarships - postmarked by March 28th
San Jose/Peninsula PFLAG scholarships provide financial support for high school seniors
who will be attending an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or
business/technical school in Fall 2009. These scholarships will be given to individuals whose
educational history, personal plans and activities demonstrate support for justice and equality
for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons. The awards are provided with
understanding that the funds will be used to offset the costs of tuition, books, or required
fees. Application must be postmarked by Saturday, March 28, 2009 Visit San Jose PFLAG for more details: http://www.pflagsanjose.org/#scholarship |
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36. 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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37. 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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38. 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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39. 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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NEWS
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40. NEWS: High school play canceled over possible objections to gay content
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Drama teacher at a Newport Beach high school says the principal shut down his production of 'Rent' because of its gay characters. District officials say the principal only asked to read the script.
By Susannah Rosenblatt
February 18, 2009
LA Times
Drama students at Corona del Mar High School were excited to push the envelope with a spring production of the Bohemian love story "Rent."
But the drama teacher at the Newport Beach school says the principal told him to cancel the show because she disapproved of the gay characters in the musical.
Fal Asrani, the school's principal, disputes that she pulled the plug on the production, saying that she only asked to review the script, according to district officials.
Now, amid growing backlash and consternation from some students and members of the gay community, the actors at Corona del Mar High are grudgingly preparing for a very different show: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." The drama teacher said it's a safer choice and one sure to pass muster with his boss.
Ron Martin said he chose "Rent," the story of artists struggling in New York City, for the spring musical because he hoped it would be a vehicle for teaching tolerance after overhearing students using homosexual slurs.
To read the full story, visit: the LA Times Article
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