In this issue of GSA Network News, you'll find:

GSA Network Highlight
The number of California GSAs is growing!

GSA Network Announcements

1. Re-register Your GSA
2. "Back To School" House Parties for GSA Network

3. Genderblast IV (Bay Area)
4. City Project (LA)
5. Youth Speaks After School Workshops (Bay Area)
6. Gay Day 2 Youth Breakfast (So Cal)
7. Seeking Experienced Teachers (So Cal)
8. Southern Poverty Law Center Grants for Teachers
9. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:LYRIC Youth Services Program Coordinator
10. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:Center for Human Development

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The number of California GSAs is growing!

CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME to the following new GSAs that have already started this school year:

West Hills HS in Santee
Sweetwater HS in National City
North Bay Orinda School in Orinda

Additionally, GSA Network has heard from many student activists around California who are currently working to start GSAs in their schools.

Good luck to everyone and congrats on all your hard work so far!

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1. Re-register Your GSA

As your GSA starts a new year, please take a moment to update your registration with GSA Network. Please update the names and contact information of your GSA advisor and president so you can receive our awesome resources and hear about programs in your area.

Use our online form at http://www.gsanetwork.org/register or email register@gsanetwork.org.

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2. "Back To School" House Parties for GSA Network

GSA Network is going...

Back to School
(...and the party's at your house)

This fall, GSA Network is going "Back to School" and is launching a series of house parties across the state in order to:

• Raise awareness about GSA Network
• Identify supporters of GSA Network's mission
• Identify leaders willing to undertake other fundraising efforts
• Increase community support of GSA Network
• Raise money to sustain the vital social change work of GSA Network

To get involved, contact GSA Network's Executive Director, Carolyn Laub, at 415.552.4229 or e-mail her at carolyn@gsanetwork.org.

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3. Genderblast IV (Bay Area)

Youth Gender Project presents...
GENDERBLAST IV!

Co-Sponsored by The Harvey Milk Institute and The San Francisco LGBT Community Center

A FREE FUN EVENT FOR TRANSGENDER, TRANSEXUAL, GENDERQUEER INTERSEX & GENDER-QUESTIONING YOUTH AND THEIR FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF ALL AGES

SATURDAY, September 21, 2002, 10:00 - 4:30
@ San Francisco's LGBT Community Center - 1800 Market Street/Octavia, a few blocks from the Van Ness MUNI station

FREE! (but donations are welcome!)

Questions? Contact Youth Gender Project @ 510-665-9234 or 415-865-5625 or youthgenderpro@aol.com or stop by our new office in Suite #412 of The SF LGBT Center!

To pre-register (not required) contact The Harvey Milk Institute @415.865.5633, http://www.harveymilk.org/fall2002/gender.shtml

Also check out http://YouthGenderProject.org (up soon!)

ASL INTERPRETED, DISABLED ACCESSIBLE

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4. City Project (LA)

CITY Project West Hollywood is a youth based and run organization in West Hollywood designed to create a fun and social environment for youth and an alternative to the club scene.

City Project focuses on heavier subjects such as HIV and STD prevention and do outreach to the community and talk to people in clubs about safe sex, while also holding fun social events like all age drug-free raves, potlucks, luau's, and everything in between. All CITY events are completely free and open to youth ages 14-24. To check out CITY

Visit the City Project website at http://www.cityprojectweho.com or call up the office at (310) 360.8945.

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5. Youth Speaks After School Workshops (Bay Area)

Youth Speaks provides free workshops based on the written and spoken word fusing hip-hop, narrative, poetry, theater, video and even dance. Through the word we develop youth-to-youth leadership skills, while creating a safe environment in which young people feel inspired and comfortable to articulate on paper what is going on in their heart, mind, spirit, and physical reality.

The Fall 2002 Workshop season begins Monday, Sept. 16th and runs through Friday, November 22nd. All of the workshops are free and open to any teen 13-19 years old.

All San Francisco workshops take place at the Youth Speaks center at 2169 Folsom st.. East Bay Locations are listed below. All of the workshops run from 4-6 pm unless otherwise noted. More in-depth information on the workshops can be found on our website at http://www.youthspeaks.org

The current schedule is:

San Francisco
Mondays:HeckaQueer Workshop for queer youth and allies with Tyger Walsh & Mario Balcita 4-6pm
Tuesdays: written and oral storytelling with Beth Lisick RUNS ONLY 4 WEEKS through October 8 4-6pm; Beginning October 15th, Documenting the Creative Process, a workshop in video filmmaking strategies. Youth will make poetry and promo videos, with Joslyn Lyons. 4-6pm
Wednesdays: Advanced Writing (poetry, fiction and spoken word) with James Kass and Ishle Yi Park. Participants must have taken a Youth Speaks workshop prior to this one. 4-6pm
Thursdays:4-5pm** Introduction to Poetry Writing and Spoken Word with Jime Salcedo-Malo
Fridays: 4-6pm This Kolor Children, writing workshop exploring issues of sin color, with Jason Mateo and Natasha Pieda

Off Site Workshop
Tuesdays:Letterpress, putting your words on paper. With Sara Carlson @ the San Francisco Center for the Book (16th & DeHaro). Begins October 15th. 4-6pm

East Bay
Tuesdays: 4-5pm @ La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley - Introduction to Writing Poetry and Spoken Word with Karen Ladson & Nadine Maestas; 5-6:30pm** also @ La Pena Cultural Center, New Modes of Performance:writing for spoken word, solo show, staged personal narrative, and collaborative theater performance with Paul Flores
Thursday: 4-6pm @ Black Box Theater 1928 Telegraph, Oakland - A Splash of ColorS<caron> Multi-media writing, music and performance with Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Marcus Shelby

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6. Gay Day 2 Youth Breakfast (So Cal)

The Trevor Project is thrilled to announce the first ever Gay Day 2 Youth Breakfast (http://www.gayday2.com) at Disneyland on Saturday, October 5. And it's FREE!

The Trevor Project is a nonprofit endeavor created by the makers of the Academy Award-winning short film "Trevor" to promote tolerance for gay and questioning youth, and to aid in suicide prevention among that group. To this end, The Trevor Project created the Trevor Helpline, the first round-the-clock national toll-free suicide hotline for gay and questioning youth. It's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Teens with nowhere to turn can call (866) 4-U-TREVOR, where they can talk to trained counselors, find local resources and take important steps on their way to becoming healthy adults. And all calls are free and confidential.

The Trevor Project has agreed to pick up the cost of the breakfast for high school aged youth (15 - 18 year olds) wishing to participate in this weekend of fun at Disneyland. Youth attending the breakfast will have the opportunity to:

• Enjoy a FREE breakfast
• Meet other youth from around the state
• Watch the Academy Award-winning short film Trevor
• Find out about youth resources

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7. Seeking Experienced Teachers (So Cal)

SEEKING EXPERIENCED HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Earn a stipend of up to $600!

Through a Fostering Understanding Initiative grant from the California Community Foundation, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Safe Haven Project recently designed 16 new and innovative secondary-level standards-based lessons to educate students on issues of gender and sexuality as they intersect with race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, faith and disability.

Four lessons were developed in each of four discipline areas:English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Ranging from 1-5 periods of class time, the lessons explore four thematic fields:Civil Rights, the Holocaust, Manifest Destiny and Witch Hunts.

TEACHER'S ROLE:
You will pilot one of the 16 lessons with a class. As part of this process you will:

• Review the lesson before teaching.
• Set-up all necessary materials.
• Teach the lesson to a class with fidelity.
• Complete a 1-2 hour evaluation with the Education Consultant.

Teachers will receive student incentives to encourage their participation in the pilot and their completion of in-class assignments and homework.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years' full-time teaching experience in a public school at the secondary level (high school only) within the past five years.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
• Must be able to pilot the lesson by October 31, 2002.

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8. Southern Poverty Law Center Grants for Teachers

Deadline:Open

GRANTS of up to $2,000 for K-12 teachers from the Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a non-profit group that fights discrimination. For activities promoting diversity, peacemaking, community service, or other aspects of tolerance education. Include a typed, 500-word description of the activity & the proposed budget. http://www.tolerance.org/teach/about/index.jsp

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9. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:LYRIC Youth Services Program Coordinator

LYRIC is a non-profit youth community center providing educational, recreational and peer leadership development activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.

TITLE:Youth Services Program Coordinator (1.0 F.T.E.)
General Statement of Tasks
Develop, coordinate and implement educational and employment support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth 23 and younger in Northern California.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate job listings, one-on-one employment consultations, job board and employer presentations.
• Coordinate and develop school listings, one-on-one educational consultations, act as liaison with school district and schools.
• Coordinate computer lab activities (Classes and drop in).
• Coordinate library activities, book donations and book drive.
• Develop outreach plan for LGBTQ youth to promote program. Supervise and develop job training program, including intern supervision and meetings.
• Participate and attend all collaboration meetings for Queer Youth Training Collaborative.
• Create comprehensive tools to evaluate all aspects of program, include individual tracking.
• Coordinate annual conference.
• Recruit, screen, train and support volunteers for library, computer lab and educational program.
• Maintain accurate statistics for monthly, quarterly and annual reports; maintain monthly and annual program budget.
• Report to Program Director on a regular basis through scheduled supervision meetings; attend agency staff meetings; perform agency tasks as requested

• Experience with and commitment to working in a multicultural environment, as well as an understanding and commitment to peer-based programming.
• Able to work independently in a hectic environment. Organized and ability to multi-task.
• Youth employment and education support experience desirable.
• Volunteer program management experience desired.
  Strong background in computers desired, though not required.
• Experience with youth issues, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth.

Equal Opportunity Statement
LYRIC is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people of color, young people, transgendered and bisexual people, people with HIV/AIDS and people with disabilities.

Application procedure
For consideration, submit cover letter and resume by September 20th, 2002 at 5:00 PM to:LYRIC - Attn.:Personnel - YSPC, 127 Collingwood Street, San Francisco, CA 94114; No phone calls, please.

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10. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:Center for Human Development

Empowerment Program
Program Coordinator
LGBTQ Youth HIV Prevention and Community Organizing
Position is 20 hours a week (50% FTE)

Background
The Center for Human Development (CHD) is a nonprofit corporation, established in 1972 that promotes health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. We envision physically and emotionally healthy children, youth, and adults of all ages living in safe communities. We value people of diverse backgrounds and experiences, the collaboration of staff and trained volunteers to accomplish our mission, and group process and teamwork. CHD offers a strong team environment and an outstanding benefit package for employees.

The Empowerment Program offers support, advocacy, leadership, and HIV prevention to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth (LGBTQ). Through the Queer Youth Action Team's advocacy campaign, weekly support groups, and the Empowerment Leadership Group's HIV prevention workshops and social events, LGBTQ youth have the chance to become empowered and express themselves freely. Staff members facilitate mixed and gender-specific groups and work with youth on advocacy and leadership to decrease homophobia and the risk of HIV in Contra Costa County.

Job Description
The Program Coordinator assists the Program Director in general program implementation and coordinates the Empowerment Leadership Group (ELG) and the QUEST Team.

Principal Duties:

• Coordinate ELG, a youth-run HIV prevention group working to decrease the spread of HIV for LGBTQ youth in Contra Costa County;
• Coordinate the QUEST Team, a youth-run, grant-making body that supports HIV prevention campaigns in local high schools;
• Facilitate weekly support groups as necessary;
• Conduct outreach and publicity to schools, community groups, and media as necessary;
• Work with Program Director to prepare all necessary reports including monthly, quarterly, and final reports for funding sources;
• Maintain all data required for reporting purposes including program evaluations;
• Provide referral information and resources to participants and volunteers;
• Assist Program Director with event planning and overall program development;
• Attend meetings as required;
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director.

A qualified candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics related to successful performance in this position:

1. Associate degree in health, human services, or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred. Work or volunteer experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Excellent position for an individual pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, education, or other related fields.
2. One to two (1-2) years experience in program delivery with specific experience working with LGBTQ youth.
3. Knowledge of youth organizing, advocacy, and HIV-AIDS principles.
4. Demonstrated skills in coordinating/facilitating youth programs and volunteers.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Computer literate.
7. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
8. Ability to organize and set priorities.
9. Availability for some evenings and occasional weekends.
10. California Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Salary: $26,601 annual (100% Full Time Equivalent) per year plus benefits. Benefits are based on FTE (Full Time Equivalent) and include medical, dental, three weeks of vacation, one week of administrative leave, 12 holidays, long-term disability, and a retirement plan. The position is for 50% time or 20 hours per week. Clinical supervision available.

People of Color and Bilingual Applicants Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Application Process:Send cover letter and resume no later than September 16, 2002 to the address below:

Empowerment Program Director
Center for Human Development
391 Taylor Blvd, Suite 120
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
FAX:(925) 687-6903
E-mail:empowerq@hotmail.com

CHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability, HIV and other life-threatening illness status, or political beliefs. Smoke-free environment.

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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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