Dear GSA Activist,
Since our last edition we welcomed 5 new GSA clubs. In the Bay Area we welcome the students of the GSA at Excel High School, in Southern CA we welcome the GSAs of Animo Jackie Robinson High School, San Marino High School, John Adams Middle School and Santa Fe High School.
At the GSA Network offices we are excited about the upcoming Leadership Training in San Jose, the GSA Picnic in Fresno with a NEW DATE of March 21st, and of course we are all gearing up for Queer Youth Advocacy Day April 20th!
In Solidarity,
GSA Network
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GSA NETWORK NEWS HIGHLIGHT: Harvey Milk Day Bill Under Attack!
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Harvey Milk Day Bill Under Attack!
Please contact your legislator to express support for Harvey Milk Day, TODAY!
Anti-gay extremists are gathering at the Capitol in Sacramento today, March 11th, to lobby against the Harvey Milk Day Bill. Members of the Capitol Resource Institute will lobby "to urge lawmakers to oppose the 'homosexual indoctrination' presented by SB 572, which would create a Harvey Milk Day in public schools . . .," according to the Capitol Morning Report.
Let your elected official know that Harvey Milk Day would offer an opportunity to teach Californians about the LGBT movement and
- To educate Californians about an extraordinary leader whose courageous work to end discrimination against the LGBT community in the 1970s set the stage for many of the civil rights advances we see today.
- Given the alarming rates of bullying and violence against LGBT youth in our schools, the bill also aims to give all students a positive role model from the LGBT community who showed that an ordinary person can make an incredible difference when they dare to be themselves.
Click here to find your legislator: http://www.legislature.ca.gov/port-zipsearch.html
Gay-Straight Alliance Network, Equality California (EQCA), BIENESTAR, Transgender Law Center (TLC), The Trevor Project, and National Association of Social Workers - California are sponsoring the 2009 GSA Advocacy & Youth Leadership Academy (GAYLA), a three-day intensive training on the legislative process, policy and administrative advocacy, media activism & other important skills that culminates with Queer Youth Advocacy Day. Students will have an opportunity to talk directly to their legislators about Harvey Milk Day and other issues impacting LGBT youth at Queer Youth Advocacy Day on Monday, April 20, 2009.
Mark your calendar and prepare to participate on April 20th. We will be announcing other ways that you can get involved in Queer Youth Advocacy Day in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
When: April 17th to April 19th, GAYLA Training
April 20th, Queer Youth Advocacy Day
Where: Sacramento
For more info, visit: www.gsanetwork.org/gayla/ or contact T. Aaron Hans, Gay-Straight Alliance Network, ph: 415.552.4229 [email protected]
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GSA NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1. 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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2. Focus Inland: GSA Summit Report Back and Upcoming Events
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Once again, a huge thank to those who attended the Inland Empire GSA
Summit on 18 February at Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance. We had 13 GSA
advisors and LGBTQ youth group coordinators present. Schools present
included - Yucaipa High, Beaumont High, Moreno Valley High, Paloma
Valley High, and Summit High. We also had representatives from the UC
Riverside LGBT Center and the Jeffrey Owens Community Center's Youth
Group. It was a great initial exchange of ideas and good food!
We discussed current climate for LGBTQ & ally students, faculty and
staff at Riverside and San Bernardino campuses as well as possibilities
for collaborative events. As a result, Daniel Solis of GSA Network will
be collecting each district's non-discrimination polices in an initial
effort to evaluate local enforcement of safe schools laws. He will be
presenting his findings at the next Inland Empire GSA Advisors Meeting
in May.
We also discussed training and general resources in our region,
highlighting the materials and support available through the UC
Riverside LGBT Center.
Upcoming events:
13 March,
Theatre of the Oppressed performance
7pm @ Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance
Free
22 March:
Tour of Museum of Tolerance
Los Angeles.
$10 adult chaperones/ no charge for students
Each GSA is encouraged to coordinate its own transportation for this event.
Information: call Maggie Hawkins, 951.833-1329.
17 April
Coming Out Monologues
UC Riverside
Information: Call Nancy Tubbs, 951. 827-6414
May TBA
Next Inland Empire GSA Advisors Summit
Stay tuned for details!
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3. GSA Picnic (Fresno) DATE NOW MARCH 21st!
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Saturday, March 21 - 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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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
and opinions of GSA Network. |
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NATIONAL
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CA STATEWIDE
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4. March on Sacramento to Repeal Prop 8! March 25-30th!
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March on Sacramento to Repeal Prop 8!
 One Struggle, One Fight is marching for five days from San Francisco toSacramento to call on the Supreme Court to overturn Prop 8. We'll meet with communities along the way to share our stories and hear about their local struggles for social & economic justice. Find out more about their march at www.onestruggleonefight.com
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5. 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.
Questions please email: [email protected]. For more information visit http://qpocc.webs.com
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NOR CAL
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6. Queers Rule & Allies Rock! Youth Conference (Santa Cruz) March 28th
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Queers Rule & Allies Rock! Youth Conference
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Aptos High School
Santa Cruz County
Join us for a day of workshops, fun, and empowerment at Santa Cruz County's Queers Rule & Allies Rock Youth Conference on March 28, 2009. This conference is an opportunity for leadership training, networking between GSAs both inside and outside Santa Cruz County, coming together to combat homophobia and transphobia in our schools and communities, and fun! The conference is FREE for youth ages 11 to 19.
Register online by March 14 and be entered to win a prize in our raffle!
Register at www.queersrulealliesrock.org
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7. 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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8. "Hear It From Us: A Panel of Youth with LGBTQ Parents" COLAGE to Host Forum at LGBT Center (S.F.)
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In the wake of Proposition 8 passing in California, LGBTQ families continue to be debated in courtrooms, legislatures, and media. The debate often turns to the question, 'What about the children?' In this critical moment, the public needs to hear from the experts - youth and young adults with LGBTQ parents themselves.
COLAGE Bay Area presents "Hear It From Us: A Panel of Youth with LGBTQ Parents" at the San Francisco LGBT Center Rainbow Room, Tuesday March 24th from 6-7:30pm.
"As people with LGBTQ parents, we need to stand up and speak for ourselves," said Monica Canfield-Lenfest, COLAGE Bay Area Chapter Coordinator. "Youth with LGBTQ parents have a valuable perspective and this panel provides a venue for them to share with the public."
Join us for this opportunity to learn from the experiences of youth with LGBTQ parents. RSVP or more information - [email protected] or call 415-861-5437
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9. GSA "Rent" Sing-a-long! (Bay Area)
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On May 1st, the Aragon High School GSA in San Mateo will be hosting a GSA Rent Sing-a-long! It is at 7:00 in the Memorial Theater at Aragon which is located at 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA. The suggested donation value for entry is $5. We will watch the great movie-musical and sing a long to it and have a great time. There will also be food and drinks for sale for $1.
If you will be able to attend, please RSVP by GSA with the number of students expected to attend. Please RSVP by email to [email protected]Thank you!
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10. YouthAware Educational Theatre at the New Conservatory Theatre Presents. . .
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YouthAware Educational Theatre at the New Conservatory Theatre Presents. . .
OutSpoken by Prince Gomolvilas
A Diversity & Safe Schools Play for Teens
Touring Northern California Schools and Communities
Mondays through Thursdays from April 6th - May 14th 2009
National Day of Silence April 17th 2009
OutSpoken by Prince Gomolvilas is based directly on the voices of young people, and looks at the many reasons teens feel ostracized in school, at home and in their community including race, religion, sexual orientation & body type. This original YouthAware script has been presented to bay area teens since 2005. OutSpoken takes a unique look at issues of diversity from many different perspectives. The play and discussion get teens to talk and think about stereotypes, labels, self-esteem, peer pressure, homophobia and school safety. Through OutSpoken, we hope young people will find new ways to move past their differences to a real place of tolerance and understanding. This is a great program for your GSA or other diversity based club to sponsor on campus. OutSpoken is available to perform up to two times a day at your school. We are available to present community performances of this program on Monday and Tuesday evenings during the run of the tour. Each performance includes a facilitated discussion with the cast and handouts are provided for teachers to continue discussion in the classroom.
You may download a preview copy of the script at http://www.nctcsf.org/outspoken.html .
For more information or to book a tour date for your school, email [email protected] or call (415) 694-6149.
YouthAware Educational Theatre at NCTC is Supported in Part By: CA Wellness Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Grants for the Arts, William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, MAC AIDS Fund, Academy of Friends, Macy's West (Passport), Morris Family Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, San Francisco Unified School District, Small Change Foundation, Travelers Foundation, Until There's A Cure Foundation, Van Loben Sels/Rembe Rock Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, David B. Gold Foundation, Fleishhacker Foundation, Western Union Foundation, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., The Lucius & Eva Eastman Foundation, Google, and the generous contributions of our individual donors.
Sara Staley
YouthAware Program Director
New Conservatory Theatre Center
25 Van Ness Ave. LL (@ Market St.)
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 694-6149 (415) 861-6988 (fax)
www.nctcsf.org
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11. Love (yourself) Fest, a health and wellness fair, on Saturday March 28th (Bay Area)
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A collaboration between LIFT Bay Area, New Leaf, Dimensions Clinic, BAY Poz, T-Lish, and the LGBT Center youth program is hosting a Love (yourself) Fest, a health and wellness fair, on Saturday March 28th from 2:00-5:00 at the Eureka Valley Rec Center.
This fair is for queer youth and their allies, ages 12-26 and will focus on self care. It is a free event with acupuncture, a smoothie bar, a beauty bar, open gym time, games, prizes, a series of youth-led workshops, self defense and writing workshops, a DJ and a dance off.
We would love to invite you to represent your agency and table at this event. In staying with the theme if you could provide materials or activities that promote self care it would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in tabling you can contact Jackson Bowman at 415-846-6805 or [email protected]
Please email him by March 16th to secure a spot at the event. Tables and chairs will be provided but the rest is up to you.
Also, please let your program coordinators and youth know and put it out on email blast for us! This is going to be a fun event! Thanks!
Adele Carpenter
Outreach Worker
New Leaf Services
[email protected]
(415) 626-7000 ext. 417
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12. 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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13. Day of Engagement March 14th! (Santa Cruz)
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The Queer Youth Task Force is part of this important community event sponsored by the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County.
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The LGBT Leadership Council invites lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and allies to join us in a "DAY OF ENGAGEMENT" on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 9 am!
The DAY OF ENGAGEMENT will be an opportunity for community members to learn more about and become engaged in some of the local organizations and groups working to create a safe, empowered, and inclusive community for all LGBT people in Santa Cruz County. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!
It's time to MOBILIZE, CONNECT, and VOLUNTEER. Let's help make our LGBT community stronger!
Please RSVP, take our online survey, and learn more about the "DAY OF ENGAGEMENT" by visiting the Day of Engagement on Facebook, visiting us online at http://www.sc-leadershipcouncil.org, or by emailing Johnny Machado at [email protected]
Welcome by Reverend Deborah Johnson ~ English/Spanish translation available ~ Child care available by calling (831) 345-3674 ~ lunch provided ~ Prizes ~
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El Consejo Liderazgo LGBT invita a personas lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, y transgenero (LGBT) y aliados a unirse para un "D�a de Involucraci�n" el s�bado, 14 de marzo de 2009!
El "D�a de Involucraci�n" ser� una oportunidad para que los miembros de la comunidad participan y aprendan m�s sobre las organizaciones locales y grupos trabajando para crear una comunidad mas segura, inspirada, e inclusiva para todas las personas LGBT en el Condado de Santa Cruz.. Todos son bienvenidos!
Es hora de movilizar, de unir, y ayudar. Vamos a hacer nuestra comunidad LGBT m�s fuerte!
Favor de confirmar su asistencia, tomar nuestra encuesta en l�nea y aprender m�s sobre el "DIA DE INVOLUCRACI�N" visitando el D�a de la Participaci�n en Facebook (un red social de Internet), visitando nuestro sitio de Internet en http://www.sc-leadershipcouncil.org, o por correo electr�nico a Johnny Machado en [email protected].
Bienvenida hecha por la reverenda Deborah Johnson ~ Ingl�s / espa�ol traducci�n ~ Cuidado de ni�os disponible llamando al (831) 345-3674 ~ Desayuno y almuerzo ~ Premios
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14. Walk Against Rape! April 25th, 2009 (S.F.)
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San Francisco Women Against Rape
Walk Against Rape
April 25th, 2009
Walk Against Rape!
Come walk with us for a great cause!
San Francisco Women Against Rape invites you to participate in our 4th annual Walk Against Rape. As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Walk Against Rape will be held on April 25th, 2009.
The walk is a celebration that empowers survivors, their friends, families and supporters, and serves to break the silence by walking together on the streets against rape, and declare that San Francisco will not tolerate sexual violence.
It is a 3.1 mile walk starting at Justin Herman Plaza at 10am and culminating in a rally at noon in Dolores Mission Park. Walkers will arrive in the park to find festivities such as speakers, performances, vendors, the Clothesline Project on display, prizes for the highest fundraisers, several community organizations offering information and resources, and food and drink.
At SFWAR, we believe that no single individual, organization, foundation, or business alone can stop the epidemic of sexual assault, but by responding as a whole community, we each bring our piece of the solution. This is where your participation counts!
Join us as we make visible what has historically been silenced and invisible.
To register go to www.firstgiving.com/sfwar or register morning of the event.
For more information, please visit our website at www.sfwar.org or call 415-861-2024. |
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15. 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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16. Fresno's GSA Activities in March
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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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17. Community Links Youth Meetings Every Friday (Fresno)
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So Cal
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18. Youth March for LGBT Equality Mrach 22!
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Join GSA Network and Queer Youth from around the Region in a March for LGBT and Queer Rights.
for more information please contact [email protected] 213-482-4021
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19. Free Movie Screening at Crossroads School! (Santa Monica)
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As part of the queer film series at Crossroads, sponsored by FLAG (our gay/straight alliance), we will be having our next movie screening of the year on Friday, Mar. 13th, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. We invite you to join us for a great event!
The movie is FREE and free food and drinks will be provided!
We'll be screening a great film called Latter Days, the audience award-winning romance about gay life, gay love, and. . .Mormons! This film was a huge hit when we showed it years ago at our series, and is particularly relevant in this year of Prop 8 and the Mormons.
Special Bonus: We'll be starting the evening off with a lesbian short film called "Fighter". (See descriptions below.)
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All students and faculty from Gay/Straight alliances and their friends are welcome. It's a great way to meet new friends, or see old ones.
We thank all the students from all the schools who came to our last movie night. Since our last movie night "sold out" it is important to RSVP as soon as you know for sure that you are coming.
**When you reply, make sure to include your name and the school (if any) you are from, as well as how many people you are bringing-this helps a great deal.
Directions are below. Please email us at: [email protected]
If you have any more questions, please feel free to e-mail and ask.
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Directions:
-Crossroads is at 1714 21st St. in Santa Monica, at the corner of 21st St. and Olympic Blvd.
-The screening room we're meeting in is on the 2nd floor of the Arts Building.
-Here's what you do--when you turn onto 21st from Olympic, take an immediate right onto a driveway-looking street and find a place to park. -You'll see our "quad" which looks like a parking lot or an alley, and which we call (of course) the alley.
-Walk to the end of the alley to the tall building on the left, enter and climb the stairs to the 2nd floor. You should see people.
-Hope the directions aren't too confusing. It's not really that hard once you see it, and you can always ask people.
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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. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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:
28. 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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29. Paid Internships! Love + Justice is Back!
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 Learn how to Screen Print and make your own posers with the SF Print Collective Talk about Healthy Relationship with the Love and Justice Project and be part of LYRIC's queer youth training collaborative. Paid Internship6 hours a week$12 per hourApril - MayInformation Session Thursday March 19, 4-6pmat LYRIC 127 Collingwood St (in Castro) Contact: [email protected]415-777-5500 x 312
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30. 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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31. White House LGBT Youth Internships
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of Media Affairs For Immediate Release February 26,2009 President Obama Launches White House Internship Program
President Obama today launched the White House Internship Program for his administration and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills.
"This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I'm proud that they will have this opportunity to serve," said President Obama. "I look forward to working with those that are selected to participate and I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country."
In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects.
The 2009 Summer Internship program runs from May 22 to August 14, and the submission deadline is March 22, 2009.
Those interested in applying to the White House Internship Program must be:
* US Citizens
* Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship.
* Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years.
Interns will be placed in a departmental office for their internship. Below is a list of departments in the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President where interns could be placed.
* White House Department of Scheduling and Advance
* The Office of Cabinet Affairs
* The White House Communications Department
* The White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs
* The Office of the First Lady
* The White House Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
* The Office of Political Affairs
* The Office of Management and Administration
* The Office of White House Counsel
* The Domestic Policy Council
* The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
* Office of the Vice President
More information on the White House Internship Program, including application instructions, can be found at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships
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SCHOLARSHIPS:
32. Apply for the John C. Cook Scholarship!
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Applications due April 1, 2009
Learn more at: San Francisco Police Officers Pride Alliance
Who can apply?
Graduating high school seniors with a 3.0 grade point average or better, who belong to one or more of the following categories:
* An LGBT Individual
* A child of an LGBT Parent
* A child of a San Francisco Police Officer
Candidates will be judged on their scholastic records, extracurricular activities and local community involvement, as well as an essay to be completed by each qualified candidate (topic to follow).
The SFPO Pride Alliance Scholarship Committee will select the scholarship finalists. Good Luck!!
Please send us an E-mail at [email protected]
The Application must be received no later than April 1st of the current year. Please mail the application to:
San Francisco Police Officers Pride Alliance
Officer Jon C. Cook Scholarship Fund
584 Castro Street box 653
San Francisco, Ca 94114
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33. 2009 Queer Youth Leadership Awards
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2009 Queer Youth Leadership Awards:
* Nominations Open!
* Auditions April 11
* Volunteer & Co-sponsor Opportunities
* QYLA at Scotts Valley High School on May 16
Nominations Accepted Through March 13th
Please consider nominating a Queer Youth, an Ally to Queer Youth, and/or an Organizational Ally to Queer Youth for their outstanding leadership this past year in helping make Santa Cruz County a safer place. Nominations for queer youth and their allies bring hope and reverence to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) youth and their allies.
It is important to nominate youth and their allies for this year's QYLA because these young people constantly go unrecognized for their work and dedication. No matter how modest the work of a young person might seem, your nomination of them lets them know that they have the entire community supporting them.
Easy to Nominate Online!
To nominate a young person for the Queer Youth Leadership Award or the Ally to Queer Youth Award, visit www.QYLA.org and click on "nominations." For more information about the nominations, please contact [email protected] or call (831) 427-4004.
All nominees and awardees will be honored at the 12th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards on Saturday evening, May 16th at Scotts Valley High School. This inspirational and emotional evening event brings the county together to honor the leadership of LGBTIQ youth.
Youth leaders are tenacious young people who either actively and visibly advocate to make schools safer for LGBTIQ youth or embody a role model position, demonstrating that queer youth and their allies can be successful in any field they passionate about. These young people are out and proud, and are making a difference by being true to themselves within a wider culture of isolation for LGBTIQ people. Leaders participate in activism, athletics, the arts, academics, theatre and the sciences.
The Queer Youth Leadership Award:
Given annually to queer youth who are 12 to 18 years of age to acknowledge their accomplishments and the contributions they have made to their communities, whether this be in their homes, schools, religious institutions, athletic or academic teams, or other social groups. Four awardees will receive a cash award of $250, as well as have the opportunity to designate a Queer youth-friendly project or nonprofit organization in their community to receive a $500 donation.
The Ally to Queer Youth Award:
One non-monetary award designed to honor an ally of any age who has made significant contributions to improving the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Intersexed youth and youth who have LGBTI family members.
The Organizational Ally to Queer Youth Award:
One non-monetary award designed to honor an organization that has made significant contributions to improving the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Intersexed youth in Santa Cruz County.
Auditions for Variety Show: April 11th
Middle school and high school students are encouraged to audition for the Variety Show, a great opportunity for youth to demonstrate their talents. We are looking for youth to perform in skits, musical performances, dances, slam poetry and other creative forms of expression. This year's auditions will be held on April 11th. To schedule an audition call 831-427-4004 or email [email protected]
Volunteer and Co-sponsorship Opportunities:
If you and/or your community organization or business would like help produce the 11th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, please contact us at [email protected]
Save-the-date:
Saturday, May 16
12th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards
Scotts Valley High School
555 Glenwood Dr., Scotts Valley
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Awards Ceremony and Variety Show
The Queer Youth Leadership Awards is a project of the Santa Cruz County Task Force for LGBTIQ Youth, an affiliate of the Diversity Center.
Info: http://www.QYLA.org or (831) 427-4004.
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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. 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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39. NEWS: High School 'Rent' Production Will Go On
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New York Times
By Patrick Healy
February 25, 2009
A California high school production of "Rent: School Edition" that had been canceled this month, over concerns about content and the right of the principal to review the musical's script, has now been approved for an April 2009 production after the principal reviewed the script, school officials announced late Wednesday.
Ron Martin, the drama teacher at Corona Del Mar High School in Newport Beach, had planned for the school's spring musical to be "Rent: School Edition," a slightly toned-down version of the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning musical by Jonathan Larson that ran on Broadway for more than 12 years. But a clash between Mr. Martin and the principal, Fal Asrani, led to the musical's cancellation in mid-February.
"Rent: School Edition" has been licensed to high schools this academic year for the first time; some parents and community members have raised concerns about the content across the country, and a handful of schools have canceled productions as a result. About 40 others plan to mount productions this year.
To read the full story, visit the NY Times artile here.
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40. NEWS: Oscar-winner Penn lobbies for Harvey Milk Day
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by Carla Marinucci
San Francisco Chronicle
March 3, 2009
Sean Penn, fresh from his Academy Award win as best actor in "Milk," will headline today with state Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, activist Cleve Jones and friends and family of the late San Francisco supervisor to push for Harvey Milk Day in California.
The 11 a.m. event at the Tosca Cafe - starring Penn, who also has been a Chronicle foreign correspondent - is aimed to lobby for Senate Bill 572 , a measure that closely mirrors one vetoed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last year.
The bill designates May 22 as "a day of special significance in California," in which public schools would be encouraged "to conduct suitable commemorative exercises on Harvey Milk's life and his contributions to the state," according to the news release.
To read the full story, visit: the SF Gate Article
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