Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 18:01:39 -0700 From: Jean Richter Subject: 4/27/2000 P.E.R.S.O.N. Project news, pt. 2 1. Education Week article on gay teen suicide posted to web 2. MA: Job opportunities with SpeakOut 3. MD: PFLAG to hold Diversity Prom in June 4. WI: Group forming for LGBTQ middle schools students and allies 5. CA: Oceanside teacher wins appeal of discrimination case ==================================================================================== I've posted an article from Education Week on gay teen suicide to our web site at URL: http://www.youth.org/loco/PERSONProject/Alerts/Current/edweek.html It's a bit long to post here, but if you can't access the web and would like to have it emailed to you, please let me know. ==================================================================================== Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:11:09 -0700 From: "Christopher Horan" Subject: Job Opportunities with SpeakOut [Please help us circulate this announcement. Thank you!] SpeakOut, a non-profit, Boston-based gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered speakers bureau, invites candidates to apply for two new staff positions: Executive Director and Assistant Director. To apply for either position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and telephone numbers of two professional references and one personal reference to: SpeakOut Search Committee c/o Kavanagh and Company 68 Main Street Andover, MA 01810 fax (978) 475-5991 Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19. No telephone inquiries, please. SpeakOut is an equal opportunity employer. Women, transgendered people, and people of color are encouraged to apply. ================================================================== Professional Opportunity: E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R DESCRIPTION SpeakOut is seeking a highly-motivated, dynamic Executive Director with energy and vision to lead the organization to new levels of effectiveness and visibility. The Executive Director, a new position at SpeakOut, will report to a volunteer Board of Directors. RESPONSIBILITIES * Directs and manages the SpeakOut office, including supervision and evaluation of staff, interns, and volunteers. * Administers ongoing programs in support of the organization's mission, including outreach and scheduling of speaking engagements, the Fall Forum speaker training, and the Governor's Commission Youth SpeakOut Project. * Works closely with the Board of Directors and Treasurer to develop and manage the approximately $100,000 annual budget. * Monitors and manages the organization's fiscal affairs, including cash flow, bookkeeping, payroll, and all local, state and federal tax regulations and other financial obligations. * Devises organizational development strategy, including grant writing, corporate sponsorship, and fund-raising campaigns and events. * Designs and implements an external relations strategy to strengthen SpeakOut's identity and visibility in the media and community at large. * Develops efforts to engage and support volunteer members through member activities, newsletters, and opportunities for continuing education. * Supports the organization in conducting a Diversity Initiative to foster a more welcoming, inclusive environment for all members and audiences. * Coordinates Board operations, including scheduling, communications, and record-keeping for monthly meetings. * Performs other duties as required by the Board of Directors. QUALIFICATIONS Required: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience; * Minimum of three (3) years of paid administrative experience in a community, non-profit or GLBT organization; * Longstanding affiliation with GLBT communities or organizations; * Experience in fiscal management; * Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; * Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with word processing, desktop publishing, database management, and accounting software; * Proven ability to work independently, exercise judgement, and manage multiple tasks and priorities. Preferred: * Public relations, marketing, and/or customer service experience; * Grant writing, fund-raising, and/or development experience. TERMS AND COMPENSATION 35-40 hours/week $30,000-$35,000 annually, plus benefits and development/fund-raising incentives ================================================================== Professional Opportunity: A S S I S T A N T D I R E C T O R DESCRIPTION SpeakOut is seeking a highly organized, efficient, creative individual to serve as its Assistant Director. The position offers opportunities both to work independently and to receive on-the-job training under the supervision of the Executive Director. RESPONSIBILITIES * Supports the Executive Director in administering ongoing programs to further the organization's mission, including outreach and scheduling of speaking engagements, the Fall Forum speaker training, and the Governor's Commission Youth SpeakOut Project. * Monitors and manages the organization's fiscal affairs, including cash flow, bookkeeping, payroll, and all local, state and federal tax regulations and other financial obligations. * Participates in grant writing, fund-raising and other development activities to strengthen the organization's fiscal status. * Assists in coordinating and expanding external relations efforts to strengthen SpeakOut's identity and visibility in the media and community at large. * Engages and supports volunteer members through member activities, newsletters, and opportunities for continuing education. * Provides logistical support for the Diversity Initiative to foster a more welcoming, inclusive environment for all members and audiences. * Assists with coordinating Board operations, including scheduling, communications, and record-keeping for monthly meetings. * Performs other duties as required by the Executive Director. QUALIFICATIONS Required: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience; * Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience in a community, non-profit or GLBT organization; * Longstanding affiliation with GLBT communities organizations; * Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; * Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet applications; familiarity with desktop publishing, database, and/or accounting software preferred; * Proven ability to work independently, exercise judgement, and manage multiple tasks and priorities. Preferred: * Bookkeeping and/or financial management experience; * Public relations, marketing, and/or customer service experience; * Grant writing, fund-raising, and/or development experience. TERMS AND COMPENSATION 15-20 hours/week $12-$15 per hour, plus benefits and development/fund-raising incentives ============================================================== APPLICATION PROCEDURE Send resume, cover letter, and the names and telephone numbers of two professional references and one personal reference by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2000 to: SpeakOut Search Committee c/o Kavanagh and Company 68 Main Street Andover, MA 01810 fax (978) 475-5991 No telephone inquiries, please. ================================================================= ABOUT SPEAKOUT: Founded in 1972, SpeakOut aims to promote a world free from homo-bi-trans-phobia and other forms of prejudice by telling the truths of people's lives. To fulfill this mission, we conduct educational programs in which we tell our personal stories about living as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Volunteer speakers engage audiences in honest dialogue, and in keeping with our motto "Ask Us Anything," invite any questions that may challenge harmful stereotypes and misconceptions. SpeakOut also administers the Youth SpeakOut project on behalf of the Governor's Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth, hosts an annual two-day public speaking training, and produces a weekly television show on Boston's cable access television. www.speakoutboston.org ============================================================ Christopher Horan Co-Chair, Board of Directors SpeakOut ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ==================================================================================== From: SARATOGANY@aol.com Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 22:03:16 EDT Subject: Fwd: please come!!! (MD PFLAG PROM) Msg fwd by: The Coalition for Safer Schools of NYS In a message dated 04/19/2000 6:48:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Robertscp@aol.com writes: << Subj: please come!!! Date: 04/19/2000 6:48:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: Robertscp@aol.com PLEASE PASS THIS INFO ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW! You are invited to a DIVERSITY PROM for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Students, Friends and Allies of ALL AGES! WE ARE FAMILY sponsored by PFLAG Columbia/Howard County Friday, June 2, 2000 8pm to midnight at the Sheraton Columbia 10207 Wincopin Circle * Columbia Music Dancing Hors d' oeurves Favors Door prizes Tickets $15 each available from Lambda Rising Book Stores DC and Baltimore and the Columbia Association Membership Center/Columbia downtown lakefront (across from mall) EVERYONE WELCOME call 410-290-8292 for more info >> Msg fwd by: The Coalition for Safer Schools of NYS, PO Box 2345, Malta, NY 12020 Email to: saratogany@aol.com "The Actual or Perceived GLBT Student Protection Project" =================================================================== ==================================================================== This message has been distributed as a free informational service for the expressed interest of non-profit research and educational purposes only. "The Actual or Perceived GLBT Student Protection Project" A project of: Coalition for Safer Schools of NYS John Myers Director of Operations and Programs PO Box 2345 Malta, NY 12020 (518) 587-0176 Email: saratogany@aol.com (To join the CSS-NYS Email List, send request to saratogany@aol.com) =============================================================================== Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 21:26:31 -0500 From: "Ivan R. Pagan" Subject: Circle of Friends Thanks, Ivan ______________________________ Briarpatch, a community organization in Madison, WI that serves teens and their families, has started a new social, support, and education group called Circle of Friends. This group will serve LGBTQ middle school students and middle schoolers with LGBTQ family members. The latter may include a teen with an LGBTQ parent or guardian, brother or sister, or any other family member. Briarpatch also has a group for LGBTQ high school students that has been running since 1992. For more information about either group, please call Briarpatch at 608-251-6211 or write to: Ivan R. Pagan Youth Group Specialist Briarpatch, Inc. 512 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53703 =============================================================================== Associated Press, April 19, 2000 Appeals court favors lesbian teacher's harassment claim MICHELLE RAY ORTIZ, Associated Press Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) ­ An Oceanside High School teacher who claimed she suffered harassment because she is lesbian won her appeal Wednesday of a court ruling which had dismissed her lawsuit against the district. The 4th District Court of Appeal said a trial judge had been "unduly narrow'' in rejecting Dawn Murray's claim. The ruling reinstates the lawsuit and allows it to proceed. [Deleted article. filemanager@qrd.org] ================================================================================ Jean Richter -- richter@eecs.berkeley.edu The P.E.R.S.O.N. Project (Public Education Regarding Sexual Orientation Nationally) These messages are archived by state on our information-loaded free web site: http://www.youth.org/loco/PERSONProject/