Date: Wed, 02 Dec 1998 15:35:51 -0800 From: Jean Richter Subject: 12/2/98 P.E.R.S.O.N. Project news 1. CT: Call for submissions for elementary curriculum aid 2. PA: Materials requested for homophobic school 3. MD: Announcement of True Spirit Conference (FTM) 4. ND: Announcement of "Out on the Prairie" Conference ============================================================= From: LEIFYGREEN@aol.com Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 16:36:49 EST Subject: Tackling LGBT Issues in Elementary School-CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS PLEASE POST AND FORWARD Tackling LGBT Issues in Elementary School--CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Members of GLSEN Connecticut have decided to create a supplement to the acclaimed Tackling Gay Issues in School resource module (see below), with focus on Elementary issues. Please submit: + Teacher-friendly lesson plans + Consciousness-raising activities + Social research and theoretical rationale for the inclusion of LGBT issues in Elementary school + Bibliographies and other resources Deadline for submissions: January 10, 1999 Mail to: GLSEN Connecticut 179 A Louisiana Ave. Bridgeport CT 06510 If you have any questions, contact Leif Mitchell or Michael Fiorello at 203-332-1480 or via e-mail at Leifygreen@aol.com or MJFiorello@aol.com, respectively. Tackling Gay* Issues in School *The term "gay" in the title refers to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered persons. In no way did GLSEN CT or Planned Parenthood of CT mean to offend anyone by using the term "gay" to include all sexual minorities. "In the true spirit of coalition building, GLSEN CT [Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, Connecticut chapter] and Planned Parenthood of CT have teamed up to produce an incredible new resource for educators." --Kevin Jennings, Executive Director of GLSEN. A binder of 220 pages, Tackling Gay Issues in School is a comprehensive resource module, divided into three sections, edited by Leif Mitchell. Here are some of the contents of TACKLING GAY ISSUES IN SCHOOL: 1. Rationale (for the inclusion of LGBT issues in school) + National Statutes and Policies on LGBT youth + Just the Facts on LGBT Students and Schools + What Does Homosexuality Have to do with Education: An Answer by Kevin Jennings + How Homophobia Hurts Everyone: A Theoretical Foundation by Warren Blumenfeld 2. Recommended Curriculum and Staff Development Activities + Getting the Facts: Homosexuality and Homophobia in Our Culture (teacher-friendly lesson plans adapted from the Community Health Project and the Office of Lesbian and Gay Health Concerns in NYC, Karen Brandt) + Bisexual Basics + The Connection Between Homophobia and Other Forms of Oppression + When Someone Close to You Comes Out: For Parents and For Friends + LGBT History Timeline and Quiz + Annotated Bibliographies + Naming Names- a list of 219 people who have been identified as LGBT + Books, periodicals, curricula and other resources for LGBT youth and people who work with them 3. Recommend Extracurricular Activities and Resources + Recommendations and Strategies from the Safe Schools Coalition of Washington + How to Start a GSA by Warren Blumenfeld + Local and National Organizations that focus on LGBT youth + Transgender Resources + Internet resources-website and listserves Tackling Gay Issues in School has received endorsements from: The Connecticut State Department of Education The Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) GLSEN National Planned Parenthood Federation of America Advocates for Youth The producers of "It's Elementary" Children From the Shadows Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) of Connecticut And nationally known sexuality educators. Currently reviewing the module for endorsement are: National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) Future printings should include these endorsements. TO ORDER TACKLING GAY ISSUES IN SCHOOL: Send a letter (including your name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address) and check made payable to: GLSEN CT 10 Cannon Ridge Drive Watertown, CT 06795-2445 Each copy of Tackling Gay Issues (comprising the three sections outline above) costs $20 ($15 for members of the Connecticut chapter of GLSEN). Please add $4 shipping and handling per copy. If you have any questions or would like to receive a copy of the table of contents, please do not hesitate to contact GLSENCT via e-mail at GLSENCT@aol.com. -30- ======================================================================= Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 22:22:37 -0700 From: Jessea NR Greenman Subject: Request from Pennsylvania [sender is anonymous] To whom it may concern: [...] I graduated from a high school in central Pennsylvania that is one of those schools that "fails" in many regards. Although it is in a university community with many very educated people, the school does not provide a safe environment for its many lesbian and gay students. While there are have been several attempts made to develop some kind of support "team" (if i may call it that), there has never been any success, partially due to a fear of exposure in the community and the school district. So this is why I am writing to you. I am hoping that you might be able to send materials to the school, so that good information might finally get into the right hands and possibly do some good. The address of the school: (in particular the counseling office) North Counseling Office State College Area High School - North Building 653 Westerly Parkway State College, PA 16801-4298 I do hope that you will send materials to the school. Although I have no involvement anymore, I do feel that there is an exigency to create a safe community/environment for queer youth. The SCAHS is in deep need of some guidance here. All the best and thanks so much for all of your work! O+O+ O+O+ O+O+ O+O+ jessea@uclink4.berkeley.edu (Jessea NR Greenman) "The Earth is the Mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights on it." Chief Seattle ============================================================================== Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 22:24:07 -0700 From: transman@netgsi.com Subject: Press Release: 3rd Annual True Spirit Conference PRESS RELEASE - PLEASE REDISTRIBUTE WHERE APPROPRIATE. Please note the date correction, some email was released previously with an incorrect date. The conference is the fourth weekend, February, 1999. The American Boyz to Hold Third Annual True Spirit Conference CONTACT: Trey Maurer (607) 277-4352 Lmaurer@epix.net Maureen Kelly (607) 273-1526, ext. 134 maureen_kelly@ppfa.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -November 6, 1998 - The American Boyz are pleased to announce the Third Annual True Spirit Conference to be held at the Best Western Maryland Inn in Laurel, Maryland from February 26 - 28, 1999. This three day conference focuses on the social, physical, emotional, spiritual and relational health of all gender variant people on the FTM spectrum and their significant others, friends, families, and allies. Workshops and panel presentations to be held during this 3rd annual event address such topics as: health and transition issues, relationships, special needs populations, law, politics, employment, and spirituality True Spirit 1999 is committed to offering inclusive programming for young people, people of color and elders. Special workshops and caucus opportunities will be available for service providers. Featured speakers include Jude Patton, long term ftm and health advocate, Kitten Gross, family and transyouth advocate, and Dr. Michael L. Brownstein, M.D., FACS, ftm surgeon, as well and many others. "True Spirit offers many unique opportunities for participants that address a variety of the real life needs and concerns of people of transgender experience," says Trey Maurer, True Spirit 1999 media coordinator. One of those unique opportunities is making health screening available on site including breast exams, blood pressure checks and other health maintenance services. "Getting routine health checks can be an exceptional challenge for some trans people," continued Maurer, "so we try to remove one of the barriers to access by bringing the health care provider to the conference rather than sending people out to find a provider on their own." Other events of note scheduled for True Spirit 1999 are: authors readings and chat sessions, exhibit hall with information and merchandise, film festival, and the American Boys Award Ceremony. Conference registration fee ranges from $60 - $80 with work scholarship and housing assistance available on a first come first serve basis. However, those registering before January 1, 1999 will enjoy a $20 discount on their registration fee. There are two options for registration: one, download and complete registration form from the internet at www.netgsi.com/~listwrangler or two, request a conference flyer from The American Boyz/True Spirit 1999 at P. O Box 1118, Elkton, MD, 21922-1118. True Spirit will, for the third year, provide the only annual east coast conference event for people of transgender experience, their friends, families, allies, and service providers to gather together for education, networking and support. Representatives from the press are invited to True Spirit 1999 but MUST register as a press person, and sign and comply with all True Spirit press and camera regulations. All registered press will receive a True Spirit 1999 press packet upon their arrival at the conference. Opportunities for corporate and organizational sponsorship are still available. The American Boyz is an organization for female to male gender variant people (FTMs) of any orientation, including but not limited to tomboys, butches, f2ms, transmen, drag kings, masculine females, crossdressers, intersexuals, and those who support us, including our Significant Others, Friends, Families and Allies (SOFFAs). American Boyz, Inc, P O Box 1118, Elkton, MD, 21922-1118, URL: www.netgsi.com/~listwrangler; transman@netgsi.com. ### The American Boyz organization for f2ms and soffas Email: transman@netgsi.com Info File from: majordomo@netgsi.com, msg reads: info amboyz Web site: http://www.netgsi.com/~listwrangler -- -- -- -- -- ---- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- "Those who say something cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it."--Chinese proverb ============================================================================= Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 08:34:23 -0700 From: MaryAnne Lustgraaf Subject: "Out On The Prairie"-Call for submissions ** High Priority ** Please Disseminate and forward the following announcement *Out on the Prairie* June 24-26, 1999 *Out On The Prairie*, scheduled for June 24-26, 1999, seeks to bring together social workers and others from the helping professions in addition to students and the public to explore the unique challenges faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals living in rural areas. This three day conference, hosted by the Social Work Department at the University of North Dakota, is directed toward these individuals, their families and practitioners who work, live, or provide services in rural areas. Recent events, such as the Shephard murder, show us that the need for a rural dialogue is even more critical now than when this conference was first envisioned in early 1998. Proceedings from this conference are intended for publication. ***CONFERENCE THEMES*** The conference's four themes: Research, Theory, Practice and Policy reflect the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach in dealing with the unique needs and appreciating the unique contributions of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender individuals and families from rural areas. Topics and questions for discussion include but are specifically not limited to: *What are the unique issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender individuals and families living in rural areas? * How are appropriate services provided to gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender individuals and families in rural areas? * What is the current state of theory and research surrounding gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender individuals and families in rural areas? * What impact do national and local policy changes have on gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender individuals and families in rural areas? *How does overt and covert mental, emotional and physical violence affect gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender individuals and families in rural areas? ***CALL FOR PAPERS*** We invite papers and presentations on a wide variety of topics that focus on gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender individuals and families in rural areas. These include but are not limited to: * Issues faced by practitioners in the field * Ethnicity and religion * Healthcare (access, HIV, AIDS etc.) * Mental health * National, state, tribal and local policy concerns * Electronic/Internet communities * Adolescents, the elderly and other age or stage specific groups * Economics, mobility and work/employment * Housing * Disability * Substance abuse * Children and Family Services * Education, elementary, middle, high school, college * Identity and community formation * Violence, hate crimes and criminal justice * Rural service structure and resources * Recreation and Community Activities Possible tracks include: Education, Practitioners and Providers, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Individuals, Families and the Public. ***HOW TO CONTRIBUTE*** Contact Nancy Rice for application and registration forms if you are interested in making a presentation, attending, or submitting a paper for the proceedings: Nancy Rice, Dept of Social Work, UND PO Box 7135 Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-3770 or 877-688-3660 (toll free) E-Mail: nancy_rice@mail.und.nodak.edu The deadline for the submission of abstracts is February 14 (Valentines Day), 1999. University of North Dakota Department of Social Work Workshop and Proposal Submission Form (All workshops are one hour in length except by special arrangement)) (All information must be completed. Please type or print) Workshop/PresentationTitle:_____________________________________________ _____________________ *Note: Attach a Brief Description of Presentation (maximum 75 words) to be used in conference program. Lead Presenter (to receive all correspondence):____________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________ ____ Home Phone: _______________Work Phone: _______________Fax: _____________E-mail:_____________ *Note: Attach a list of all other presenters and participants and their contact information. A one-half page biographical sketch must be submitted for lead presenter and all speakers. *Note: If you desire to have your presentation included in the Conference Compendium, an outline of one or two pages in length must be included with this abstract submission form. *Note: The proceedings of the conference are intended for publication. If you are presenting a research paper, please submit a complete copy with all references and bibliographic material (preferably in APA format) in hard copy and on an IBM compatible 3 1/4 disk in Word Perfect, Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format. Please submit as soon as available, but must be submitted by June 24, 1999 (the first day of the conference). Style (Check one only): ____ Workshop/Discussion _____ Research paper *Note: Research paper presentations will be grouped one to four per session depending on submissions. Audio-Visual Needs: ____ VCR/Monitor ____ Overhead Projector ____ Blackboard *Note: Presentations and workshops may be audio or videotaped in whole or in part for use by the Department of Social Work at UND. This form and all accompanying materials must be submitted by February 14 (Valentines Day), 1999. Proposals received after March 1, 1999 will be considered on a space available basis only. Mail the following items: 1) This form 2) Abstract (75 words maximum) 3) Biographical sketch of lead presenter and all speakers 4) 1 - 2 page outline of workshop to be included in conference compendium To: Nancy Rice Dept of Social Work, UND PO Box 7135 Grand Forks, ND 58202 Ph: 701-777-3770 E-Mail: nancy_rice@mail.und.nodak.edu *Application materials will not be returned, however no printed materials will be used without the authors permission. Forwarded By: MaryAnne Lustgraaf Director, Memorial Union Box 8385 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND 58202 701.777.4703 FAX 701.777.2415 lustgraa@badlands.nodak.edu =============================================================================== 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/