In this issue of GSA Network News, you'll find:
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1. GSA Activist Camp 2002! (Northern & Southern California)
The Activist Camp is FREE, youth-planned and youth-led event that features intensive community building, skill-building, political education, and leadership training for GSA members. Last year's participants had a great experience, and we hope to make this year even better! All youth who will be involved in a GSA next year and who want to develop leadership skills, network with other youth activists, learn a lot, and have a fabulous time are encouraged to apply.
Northern California Camp:August 6-8 in Oakland
Southern California Camp:August 9-11 in Santa Monica
Submit your completed GSA Activist Camp applications to GSA Network by Monday, July 8th.
Apply online at http://www.gsanetwork.org/camp
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2. San Francisco Pride Parade
GSA Network and LYRIC are again co-sponsoring the youth contingent in this year's SF Pride Parade! We will be marching with several hundred youth from around the Bay Area - and we will have signs representing every GSA in our Network.
Sunday, June 30th
10:00am
Beale St. between Howard and Folsom
Getting there:DON'T DRIVE - parking won't be available downtown. We'll be lining up close to the Embarcadero BART/MUNI stop - Howard St. is 2 blocks from Market.
Look for the GSA Network banner and GSA signs!
For more info:
before the parade - contact Emilie at GSA Network:415-552-4229
morning of the parade - contact Emilie @ 415-637-7117 or Carolyn @ 415-235-4556
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3. Transgender Pride Event (LA)
TRANS UNITY 2002: THIRD ANNUAL TRANSGENDER PRIDE EVENT IN LOS ANGELES
JUNE 15, 2002
Trans Unity 2002 is an annual substance-free celebration of transgender, transsexual, gender-queer and cross-dressing people. Significant others, spouses, family members, friends and allies, as well as those questioning their gender identity are welcome to attend.
Organized by local transgender activists and hosted by the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Trans Unity brings everyone together for a day of educational workshops, music, refreshments and socializing. Speakers will lead workshops and discussions on subjects including political activism, substance abuse, transgender images in the media, career planning, and youth issues.
WHERE:
The L.A. Gay & Center's Village at Ed Gould Plaza
1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(One block east of Highland, just north of Santa Monica Blvd.)
WHEN:
Saturday, June 15, 2002
Workshops and Socializing from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Trans Unity Awards Ceremony from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dancing from 10:00 p.m. to midnight (no entry to the Village after 10:00 p.m.)
COST:Free! No need to register! Just show up!
MORE INFORMATION:For information about vendor space, for general questions or to volunteer, please contact Alex at alextsuname@hotmail.com. If you are a member of the media, please contact Nick Adams at nixter77@aol.com.
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4. Events/Programs at SF Public Library (SF)
James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center
San Francisco Main Library
(100 Larkin Street at Grove)
June 25th
Open Books/Alternative Voices:Justin Chin - A spoken word and performance artist, Chin is the author of Harmless Medicine, Mongrel:Essays, Diatribes, Pranks and Bite Hard. His writings have also appeared in American Poetry:
The Next Generation, The World in Us:Lesbian and Gay Poetry of the Next Wave and Word of Mouth:An Anthology of Gay Poetry, among others. He has performed his works at venues throughout the United States, including Yerba Buena Center
for the Arts, Beyond Baroque, Loyola University and South by Southwest.
The San Francisco Chronicle says, Chin's poems confront all manner of hypocrisy, from health care and consumer culture to literary presentation." Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
WEEKLY MOVIES THURSDAYS AT NOON (in the Koret Auditorium, Lower Level):
June 20
Out of the Past:The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Rights in America (1997, 70 min.)
Told through the eyes of 17-year-old lesbian high school student Kelli Peterson in Salt Lake City, this story explores gay history as it shows her experience of forming a group for gay students and the uproar it caused in Utah.
June 27
Hope Along the Wind:The Life of Harry Hay (2001, 57 min.)
This much-anticipated documentary takes us through the fascinating and extraordinary life of Harry Hay--labor organizer, Marxist teacher,
and founding member of the Mattachine Society, one of the first gay rights organizations in the country.
The film features poignant interviews with Harry and many of the
surviving original members of this historic and brave group of gay men.
All programs at the Library are free.
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5. George Choy Memorial Scholarship (Bay Area)
Sponsored by the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA).
The purpose of the George Choy Memorial / Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to LGBT Asian and Pacific Islanders currently in or planning to enter postsecondary education. The maximum grant award is currently $1000. Application must be postmarked by June 28, 2002.
ELIGIBILITY:You can apply for this scholarship if you...
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6. For Teachers - Earn $$ and Give Feedback on Curriculum (LA)
THE SAFE HAVEN PROJECT WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK!
Earn an easy $200 and hours for your credential renewal!
What: The Safe Haven Project is designing a new curriculum for nationwide distribution to help faculty address LGBTQ issues and promote healthy student relationships in the classroom. We have piloted this curriculum as a salary point credit class; now we want your feedback.
Who: You will work with a small number of teachers as well as staff from the Safe Haven Project and the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Why: In addition to the $200 stipend and credential hours, we will provide breakfast and lunch, and reimburse you for local mileage (calculated based on MapQuest directions). Also, your contribution will be formally recognized in the curriculum's final version.
When: Saturday, June 15, 2002, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where:The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's McDonald/Wright Building - 1625 N. Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles
Please confirm your attendance. Space limited to the first 15 responses. Carol Lee - 323-993-7671 or clee@laglc.org
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7. Job Announcement:Summer Youth Internship at CUAV
Description of CUAV:Since 1979, CUAV has aimed to end violence against and within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. CUAV provides a 24-hour Support Line, Speakers Bureau, Job Training for Youth, Anti-Oppression Education, Counseling and Advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, hate violence, and sexual assault. http://www.cuav.org
Formal Position Title:"Program Assistant"
Compensation:$7.50 per hour.
Schedule:10 hours per week. Weekly schedule to be negotiated. Begins June & Ends September. Option available to re-apply for the school year internship.
Job Summary:Provide general office support and administrative assistance for all staff. Attend all assigned trainings and workshops.
Specific Responsibilites:
Contact:
Anne Lundbom, Director of Youth Services
(415) 777-5500 ext.319 / mailto:anne@cuav.org
Community United Against Violence - 160 14th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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8. Job Announcements from LYRIC
Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC) is a non-profit organization providing educational, recreational and peer-leadership development activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth under 24 years of age.
LYRIC currently has the following job openings:
Community Center Youth Coordinator (32 hours/week) - Apply by June 21st
Queer Youth Training Collaborative Community Development Coordinator (full time)
To receive the full job announcements and descriptions, please e-mail Tracy Boggs, LYRIC program director:tracy@lyric.org.
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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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Last updated 6/12/2002 by Jean Richter, richter@eecs.Berkeley.EDU