Date: Thu, 25 Sep 1997 15:49:16 -0700 From: richter@eecs.berkeley.edu (Jean Richter) Subject: 9/25/97 P.E.R.S.O.N. Project news 1. Canada: Conference in Toronto 2. CA: GLSEN northern California conference November 1st 3. UT: Another Jacob Orosco memorial web site ========================================================== X-Sender: lmoser@pop.total.net (Unverified) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 20:26:24 -0400 From: Lisa Moser Subject: Toronto Conference Could you please post this for me? Thanks - Lisa Toronto Conference Rainbow Resources: Strategies for Creating a LesBiGay Positive Classroom Saturday, November 15, 1997 9:00 - 3:30 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto Conference Highlights: Keynote Speaker: David Newhouse "Secrets and Lies: Creating queer visibility in the classroom" Presenters: Joanne Bacon: "Fighting Homophobia/Youth at Risk: An Educator's Guide" John Terpstra of the Triangle Program: "Integrating Gay and Lesbian Concerns In Secondary Curriculum" Les Parsons and Susan Clifton: "Lesbigay Literature in the Elementary Classroom" Margaret Schneider of OISE: "Putting Sexual Orientation on the School Agenda" Young Peoples Theatre: "The Other Side of the Closet - a YPT Production" T.E.A.C.H. students: "Teens Educating and Confronting Homophobia: A Peer Education Model" York Region Board of Education: York Region's Resource Document: "Sensitive Issues in the Classroom" Bruce Flowers: "Strategies at the Board of Education for the City of London" Lunch is provided. There will be a brief business meeting after lunch, before the afternoon presentations. Registration Cost is $40.00 (Includes lunch) To receive a registration form please contact Lisa Moser at: lmoser@total.net Lisa ===================================================================== X-Sender: lookoutgfx-4@sanfrancisco01.pop.internex.net Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 22:50:16 -0700 To: SFJAR@aol.com From: teach@lookoutgfx.com (Keith Pickering) Subject: November 1st Conference GLSEN Dear E-Mail List Supervisor, Could you please send out a reminder to the folks you know that the November 1st, 3rd annual GLSEN conference on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Issues in Education is coming up rapidly and that the early (cheaper) registration deadline is October 1st. This year's conference is in Union City, CA (just South of Oakland) and has a target audience of Educators, Youth, Students, Parents, and Youth Service Providers. Kevin Jennings (GLSEN-National Exec. Director) will be keynoting and many issues will be discussed in the sessions. Attendees may attend 3 sessions in the one day conference and, as always, there are too many interesting sessions to choose from including: Gay and Lesbian Legal Rights for Educators and Students Curriculum Ideas and Examples Protecting Your School District From Sex. Harrassment Lawsuits Forming and Maintaining Gay Straight Alliances Transgendered Issues in Education Youth Speakers in the Classroom School Board Issues And Many, Many more... Educational Films will also be showcased throughout the day with many discussions led by the films' producers and directors. If people need information or registration forms, they may call me at 510-556-0750 or e-mail at "alnkeith@sj.bigger.net" Thanks so much, Keith Pickering. GLSEN Conference Co-Chair GLSEN-San Francisco Bay Area Secretary PS...an e-mail version of the registration form is attached below if needed. >Opening Minds > >The 3rd Annual Northern California > >GLSEN Conference >(Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) > > >On Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Issues in Education. > >Saturday, November 1, 1997 > >8:00A.M. - 5:00P.M. > >at James Logan High School, Union City, CA >(Near Union City BART Station) > >Featuring Workshops on: >* Curriculum >* Socialization >* In-Service Workshops >* Safety >* Gay/Straight Alliances >* Youth Leadership >* Networking and Resources >* AND MUCH MORE! > > For questions, financial assistance, or to receive a call for >presenters form, please call 510-556-0750 or 650-726-6902 >or e-mail "alnkeith@sj.bigger.net" or "steffens32@aol.com" > > >Directions: >Please carpool if at all possible. There is parking, but it is limited. >Thank you for ridesharing. >Local Directions: > Exit I-880 at Alvarado-Niles Road East in Union City. Go East >about 11/2 miles. Turn left at H Street and find parking in the lot to the >left. The school is on the right side. James Logan High School. 1800 H >Street. > >>From the North: > Take I-80 West to I-580 East. Just South of Berkeley, take >I-980 South to I-880 South. Continue South through Oakland to Union City. >Follow local directions. > >>From the South: > Take I-880 North to Union City. Follow local directions. > >>From the East: > Take I-580 West to Hayward. Exit I- 238 South (San Jose) to I-880 >South. Proceed to Union City. Follow local directions. > >>From the West: > Take the San Mateo Bridge (Hwy 92) to I- 880. Go South on I-880 >until Union City. Follow local directions. > >>From BART: > Exit Union City Station on the Fremont Line. Check with BART for >transfer point and schedule information. > >Hotel Accommodations: > >Radison Hotel >32083 Alvarado-Niles Road >Union City, CA > >(510) 489-2200 >(800) 333-3333 > > Receive the $68.00 Special GLSEN Rate if you reserve by 10/20/97. > >Community Housing > > We are trying to set up community housing where local participants >open their homes to out of town participants. Please fill in the >appropriate areas in the registration form if you are interested in >participating in community housing. >Registration Form Page 1: > >Please print and send with check to: >GLSEN, P.O. Box 30482, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-9482 > > >Please Print: >Name_________________________________________ > >Address________________________________ > > ________________________________ > > ________________________________ > >School / Organization______________________________ > >Phone (____)_______-___________ > >Fax (____)_______-___________ > >E-mail _________________________ > >Pre-Registration (by 10/1/97) >______$15.00 student (with current ID) >______$40.00 current GLSEN member >______$50.00 non-member >______$75.00 registration &GLSEN membership > >Registration (10/2/97 - 11/1/97) >______$20.00 student (with current ID) >______$50.00 current GLSEN member >______$60.00 non-member >______$85.00 registration &GLSEN membership > >I would like my local membership to be: GLSEN - SFBA (formerly >BANGLE) ____ > GLSEN - San Mateo County >____ > GLSEN - __________________ >____ > >______Yes, I have added $15.00 to my registration fees to sponsor a youth >registration scholarship. > > >Registration fees include breakfast refreshments, lunch, and late afternoon >reception. >Registration Form Page 2: > >Do you need community housing information? _______ > >Would you like to open your home to house an out of town participant? _____ > >Would you like a vegetarian meal? _______ > >Do you have any special needs? (please specify how we can assist) ______ > >_____________________________________________________________ > >_____________________________________________________________ > >_____________________________________________________________ > >Other questions, comments, or suggestions __________________________ > >_____________________________________________________________ > >_____________________________________________________________ > >_____________________________________________________________ > >_____________________________________________________________ > > > > ====================================================================== Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 23:32:28 -0800 From: Doug Case To: NYouthAC@aol.com, Subject: Website Memorial for Jacob Orosco Website Memorials for Jacob Orosco, the Utah gay youth leader who recently committed suicide can be found at http://www.xmission.com/~sam3915/jacob_orozco.html and at http://www.planetout.com/pno/newsplanet/features/9709/jacob/ ====================================================================== Jean Richter -- richter@eecs.berkeley.edu The P.E.R.S.O.N. Project (Public Education Regarding Sexual Orientation Nationally) CHECK OUT OUR INFO-LOADED WEB PAGE AT: http://www.youth.org/loco/PERSONProject/