In this issue of GSA Network News, you'll find:
GSA Network Highlight
Central Valley Students Raise Money And Get Soaking Wet!
Other Announcements
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Central Valley Students Raise Money And Get Soaking Wet!
On Sunday, July 14th, students of the GSA Network and "Destination Out Of Harm's Way" in Fresno raised $400 by washing cars!
How did they do it?
They sold tickets up to two weeks in advance for $5 each. Lots of people showed up on car wash day with their tickets in hand and their cars ready to be washed. But even more people bought tickets as a donation and stayed home! Either way, they got to contribute to a good cause.
All of the money raised will help to fund the first ever LGBTQ and Straight Ally Youth Conference in Fresno in March of 2003. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more info!
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1. Queer Youth and Allies:Make Radio and Earn Money (Bay Area)
outLoud Radio's Summer 2002 is getting off the ground and on the air!
We're looking for a small group of dedicated youth to report, comment, spin music,
engineer, read poetry and more.
WHERE? San Francisco and Oakland
WHEN? starting July 18 in San Francisco, July 22 in Oakland
WHAT's it to you? Get experience, have fun, and earn a stipend
WHO should you contact for an application?
info@outloudradio.org or (415) 703-6150 x37 or download it from http://outloudradio.org/outLoud_app.pdf
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2. One Mic and Off the Wall Exhibit (Bay Area)
WHO?:QUEER YOUTH artists and performers, supporters, friends, family and lovers of everything beautiful!
WHAT?: "ONE MIC & OFF THE WALL EXHIBIT" --> Performances, spoken word, music, dance & visual art show~
WHEN?: Friday, July 26th 2002, 8pm to ??
WHERE?:THE PACIFIC CENTER at 2712 Telegraph Ave in Berkeley (at Derby, kitty-corner from Andronico's). You can take Ashby or Downtown Berkeley BART and walk up or Bus Lines #40, 40L, & 64.
WHY?: Because - a) we have some kick-ass talent on board at the Center, b) it brings us all together, c) to raise donations for our drop-in space, after losing all our funding on July 1st, d) to show we still can rock this place with or without their money!!
~Tell friends, bring food, bring a small donation, PERFORM!!~
This event is drug & alcohol free, open to ALL until 10pm, then WE take over... youth 25 and under!!
Need more info?:contact Kari Kruse at 510-548-8283 ex. 216 or email youth@pacificcenter.org
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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! NCCJ CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR AN FTM/GENDERQUEER YOUTH.
3. Conference Scholarships Available for Trans Youth (LA)
FTM Alliance of Los Angeles is offering a scholarship for one transgender youth (ages 16, 17 and 18) interested in applying for Brotherhood-Sister Camp in August. The organizers of this camp would really like to encourage trans youth to attend. In fact, the camp staff will bend over backwards to make whatever accommodations are needed to make transgender participants feel safe and welcome.
August 17-23, 2002 : Brotherhood-Sisterhood Camp
Brotherhood-Sisterhood Camp is a unique residential program which promotes self-respect, mutual respect and the valuing of differences.
Youth participate in experiential learning activities and dialogue sessions designed to increase their understanding of human relations issues and of their own responsibility in creating a just and inclusive multicultural, interracial, interreligious community. Brotherhood-Sisterhood Camp is an original program of the National Conference for
Community and Justice. (The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism.
NCCJ promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution, and education.)
If you would like to apply for the FTM Alliance scholarship to the Brotherhood-Sisterhood Camp, please email a personal statement (maximum of 1 page) with the following information:
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4. Resource about LGBTQ Youth
Last month's issue of Advocates for Youth's journal Transitions (Vol. 14 June 2002) is titled:"Respecting the Rights of GLBTQ Youth, A Responsibility of Youth-Serving Professionals"
For the pdf version, go to:http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/transitions/transitions1404.pdf
Or, for html, go to:http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/transitions/transitions1404.htm
The contents include:
3Rs & GLBTQ Youth
Latino YMSM
Stressors for GLBTQ Youth
Transgender Youth
Harassment in School
Serving HIV-Positive Youth
Youth Activism
Coming Out?
Creating Inclusive Programs
Emergency Contraception
Abstinence-Only Education
Bill of Rights
GLBTQ Youth of Color
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5. Upcoming Book on LGBT Families
"FAMILIES LIKE MINE":seeking participants!
My name is Abigail Garner and I am the grown daughter from a family that includes my gay dad, his partner of 24 years, and my straight mom. I have been writing and speaking about the experiences of kids in LGBT families for seven years.
I am pleased to announce that my first book (working title:FAMILIES LIKE MINE) is anticipated for release in Fall 2003 by HarperCollins.
FAMILIES LIKE MINE will cover many issues and will include the experiences of families where the parents were out before having children and families in which parents came out after children were born. The book's style is anecdotal, not scientific. It is not an anthology, but rather, a weaving together of stories with practical information.
I am seeking people from LGBT families -- teen children and grown children, parents and extended families -- who would be willing to be interviewed (via email or phone) to possibly be included. Sons and daughters of all ages, including adults, are especially encouraged to participate. I respect your confidentiality and will work with you to make your story anonymous if that is your preference.
Below are some of the main themes covered in the book:
"Families Like Mine" is a registered trademark of Abigail Garner.
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empowering youth activists to fight homophobia in schools
Carolyn Laub
Executive Director
Gay-Straight Alliance Network
160 14th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
ph:415.552.4229
fax:415.552.4729
carolyn@gsanetwork.org
http://www.gsanetwork.org/
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