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Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 20:08:28 -0600
From: Tracy Phariss
To: Jessea,

GLSTN/Colorado and PFLAG/Denver are planning a workshop/conference in Setpember, respectfully. We would appreciate the distribution of the attached two files as e-mail to the PERSON project's mail list. They can be reposted.

The attached files are text files, somewhat rearranged from our two brochures.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at GLSTNCO@aol.com or at this URL.

Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Tracy Phariss
GLSTN/Colorado
303-232-3789

The bibliography looks great on the web site. Take Care

Building Bridges

Understanding

Homophobia diminishes everyone. Many people have not had the opportunity to become informed. To build bridges of understanding, the Denver chapter of PFLAG
(Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons, their families, and friends through support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

Conference Objectives

This conference addresses homophobia and its detrimental effects on the whole community. The training is directed to professionals in the fields of education, religion, business, and mental health who are striving to achieve diversity and acceptance. Participants will receive information about a wide variety of resources. They will leave the conference with a better understanding of how homophobia diminishes the entire community and of how they too can build bridges of understanding.

Sponsors to Date

Alfalfa's Capitol Hill
Colorado AIDS Project
Coors Brewing Company
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers Network (GLSTN) of Colorado
Norwest Bank Colorado

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7:30 - 8:30................................Registration

8:30 - 9:00...........................Opening Address 9:00 - 11:30.........................Plenary Session 11:30 - 12:00...............Bookstore and Exhibits

12:00 - 1:30....................................Luncheon

1:30 - 1:45...................................Transition

1:45 - 4:15.......Concurrent Workshop Tracks

4:15 - 4:30...................................Transition

4:30 - 5:30..................Closing Plenary Panel

5:30 - 6:30............... .Bookstore and Exhibits Track 1: Achieving Equity in Education Track 2: Religious Beliefs and the Struggle for People of Faith Track 3: Workplace Diversity Equals Productivity and Success Track 4: Exploring Our Own Journeys: Homophobia and Psychotherapy Local Presenters

John Barry - Group Psychotherapy Center, Denver

Bill Castleberry - Corporate Manager of Diversity, Coors Brewing Company, Golden

H. Edward Everding, Jr. - Professor of Religious Education and New Testament, Iliff School of Theology, Denver

Tim Gill - Founder, Chairman, and Senior Vice-President of Research and Development, Quark Inc., Denver

Lucia Guzman - Executive Director, Colorado Council of Churches

Linda Harmon - Teacher and Facilitator of HHART, Smoky Hill High School, Aurora

Arthur C. Jones - Faculty, Department of Psychology, University of Denver

Lynn Levine - Health Education Specialist, Denver Public Schools

Amanda Masters - Functional Training and Procedure Writing, Norwest Bank Colorado

Ann Minzer - Coordinator of PFLAG Denver's support group for gay and lesbian teens and their parents

Danni Newsome - KOA radio talk show host, Denver

Karen Raforth - Counseling Center Director, Metro State College of Denver and University of Colorado at Denver

Pat Romero - Director of Human Resources, Colorado Department of Education

Glenda Russell - Co-Producer, Inner Journeys, Public Stands

Anna Spradlin - Director of Public Speaking, Department of Communication, University of Colorado at Boulder

National Speakers

Brian R. McNaught is the nation's leading corporate diversity consultant on gay issues in the workplace. With more than twenty years' experience, Brian has educated managers and employees on homophobia at such corporations as AT&T, Motorola, and Prudential. Reared in the Catholic faith, he is also well known for his sensitive handling of religious issues.

Mitzi Henderson,
an elder in the Presbyterian Church, has been National President of PFLAG since 1992. She has worked to promote PFLAG's unique bridge-building capabilities between gay and non-gay constituencies. Mitzi is shown here with her gay son Jamie, who co-founded the Colorado Lesbian and Gay Law Association.

Kevin Jennings is the National Executive Director of GLSTN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers Network), which brings together gay and straight teachers to fight homophobia in their schools. Kevin was highly influential in the successful campaign which made Massachusetts the first state to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation in public schools.

Registration Fee (Luncheon and Reception Included):
Individual Group of 4 or more
Through Aug. 31 $ 60.00 $ 50.00 per person
September 1-16 75.00 65.00 per person
After Sept. 16 100.00 (register at door - DO NOT MAIL)
0.5 CDE or Graduate Credit (additional charge, pay at door)

Make check payable to PFLAG and send to P.O. Box 18901,
Denver, CO 80218-0901. Amount enclosed_______________

o MasterCard and o VISA are also accepted (check one).
Card #_______________________________Expiration___________

Signature_________________________________________________

Name_________________________________________________Phone__________________ _________

Address_________________________________________ City, State,
Zip__________________________

Career Field_________________________________________

Which workshop track do you wish to attend?
Choose only one:

Please select your luncheon entree:
o Chicken breast o Sea bass o Vegetarian pasta Will you be attending the Reception? o Yes o No
If you need hotel information, call 303-779-6161.
o Special needs? ___________________________________

Changing Hearts, Changing Minds

An educational workshop for all who wish to create a safe and equitable educational environment for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered persons.

Sponsored by
GLSTN/Colorado
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers Network of Colorado
P.O. Box 280346, Lakewood, CO 80228-0346

A One-day Workshop on How to Create Change in Education

Sunday, September 22, 1996
following the PFLAG Conference
on Saturday

Denver Hilton South
7801 E. Orchard Rd. at I-25

All educators and concerned community members are invited.

"Changing Hearts, Changing Minds" will focus on a "change agent" model which will culminate in an action plan for each participant's chosen project. Participants will bring ideas for specific changes they would like to accomplish: eliminating harassment in halls and classrooms,
getting sexual orientation added to the district's non-discrimination policy, starting a Gay-Straight Alliance, getting sexual orientation added to a school's harassment policy, or other such possibilities.

This day-long workshop offers training and interaction to:

  1. develop, refine, and practice the skills needed to become an effective change agent in your community via schools, parent/teacher associations, teacher unions, school boards, school system, and legislature;

  2. start a process of continuous learning and self-improvement in the art and science of creating change;

  3. develop the personal resources needed to maintain enthusiasm, prevent burnout, and keep energized.
Kevin Jennings, best known for his work in the fight for equality for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth, will facilitate this educational workshop. He has presented anti-homophobia workshops for over 100 educational institutions, as well as numerous conferences around the country. His books include Becoming Visible: A Reader in Gay and Lesbian History for High School and College Students and One Teacher in Ten: Gay and Lesbian Educators Tell Their Stories.
Kevin Jennings is the Executive Director of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Teachers Network, the largest national organization that brings together gay and straight educators and community members to fight homophobia in education. Kevin led the successful fight to create safe schools in Massachusetts. Out Magazine voted Kevin Jennings as one of the top 100 News Makers and Earth Shakers for 1995.

Tracy Phariss will also be presenting. He is a Colorado public school teacher known for his long term commitment to create safe and equitable learning environments for g/l/b persons in education. He is presently Co-chair of the Colorado Chapter of GLSTN.
Tracy is the author of an extensive 100 page bibliography covering g/l/b issues in education and an article, "Breaking Through the Wall of Silence: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues for Middle Level Educators" published in the National Middle School Journal. He has facilitated anti-homophobia training seminars for teacher education programs throughout Colorado and has conducted workshops at state and national education conferences.

The GLSTN Mission Statement

GLSTN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation. We believe that such atmosphere engenders a positive sense of self, which is the basis of educational achievement and personal growth. Since homophobia and heterosexism undermine a healthy school climate, we work to educate teachers, students, and the public at large about the damaging effects these forces have on youth and adults alike. We recognize that forces such as racism and sexism have similarly adverse impacts on communities, and we support schools in seeking to redress all such inequities. GLSTN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community. We welcome as members any individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or occupation,
who are committed to seeing this philosophy realized in K-12 schools.

Creating Change

Morning Schedule

8:00 - 8:30
Registration - Coffee and tea

8:30 - 10:30
Becoming a Change Agent
Assessing Your School/
Community Today
Key Players

10:30 - 10:45
Break

10:45 - 11:45
Who Can Influence
the Outcomes (and How)
How to Respond

11:45 - 12:45
Lunch/Activity (on your own)
Afternoon Schedule
12:45 - 2:00
Influence Planning

2:00 - 2:15
Break

2:15 - 4:30
Action Planning
Closure
1/2 credit - either recertification ($15) or
graduate level ($35) will be available.

GLSTN/Colorado
The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers Network of Colorado An educational organization of gay and straight people working to end homophobia in schools.
_____ Enclosed is my registration fee of $ 20.00
_____ GLSTN Membership -- optional ________
$35 standard membership
$15 student/limited income membership
_____ Donation to GLSTN/Colorado - optional ________
Total amount enclosed ________
Please make check payable to GLSTN and return to GLSTN/Colorado, P.O. Box 280346, Lakewood, CO 80228-0346. For more information, call (303) 232-3789 or (303) 770-6530, e-mail glstnco@aol.com

If you would like to register for the workshop, please complete the following information.

Name ___________________________________________

Position __________________________________________

Address __________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________

e-mail ____________________________________________

Last updated 8/15/96 by Jean Richter, richter@eecs.Berkeley.EDU