Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 16:39:46 -0700 From: Jean Richter Subject: 8/2/2000 P.E.R.S.O.N. Project news 1. OR: Anti-gay schools measure qualifies for ballot 2. CO: Web site for GLSEN Colorado 3. CA: Two openings at GSA Activist Camp ========================================================= 1. OR: Anti-gay schools measure qualifies for ballot Associated Press, July 31, 2000 Ore. To Vote On Anti-Gay Measure By BRAD CAIN SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregonians will vote in November on a proposal that would ban public school teachers from promoting or sanctioning homosexuality in class. Critics have said the measure is vaguely worded and could result in the ostracizing of gay and bisexual students. [Deleted article. filemanager@qrd.org] Reply-To: listserver@channelq.com Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 20:29:01 -0700 From: "Channel Q" To: lgbt-politics@egroups.com, queerpolitics@abacus.oxy.edu Subject: Anti-gay initiative makes it to Oregon ballot Eugene Register-Guard, August 1, 2000 ( http://www.registerguard.com ) Anti-gay initiative makes it to ballot By DAVID STEVES, The Register-Guard SALEM -- The Oregon Citizens Alliance won approval Monday to place its first anti-gay measure on the ballot since the early 1990s, when its similarly themed initiatives launched Oregon into culture wars over gay rights. The OCA's measure, which prohibits public schools from encouraging, promoting or sanctioning homosexuality and bisexuality, was certified for the ballot after the Oregon Elections Division determined the petitioners had collected 70,922 valid signatures - more than the 66,786 signatures required. 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Box 10188, Eugene, OR, 97401 (Fax 541-683-7631 ) (E-MAIL: rgletters@guardnet.com ) ( http://www.registerguard.com ) Gay measure's impact pondered By ANNE WILLIAMS, The Register-Guard Unsure of the changes it would mean in the classroom, local school districts are taking a wait-and-see approach to an Oregon Citizens Alliance initiative to bar positive discussion of homosexuality in public schools. "For sure, one of the challenges will be educating people about the possible implications, because quite frankly I don't know what they are," said Patrick Fraleigh, a psychologist with the Eugene School District. [Deleted article. filemanager@qrd.org] ================================================================================= 2. CO: Web site for GLSEN Colorado From: Glsenco@aol.com Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 09:29:59 EDT Subject: New Website! GLSEN COLORADO is proud to invite everyone to its new web site! It contains over 1300 files, including posters that can be printed out, sample nondiscrimination policies, training materials for Safe Person - even the PowerPoint presentation used during workshops. The glsenco.org website includes the 1999 version of Tracy Phariss' well-known, 106-page bibliography on glbtq issues in education that has been reviewed in the journal of the American School Libraries Association. Check out the articles and policies under "Resources" / "National Associations and Organizations Policies," for example. Find the chapter's web site at www.glsenco.org. When you visit the website, please remember to sign the guest book or email comments to webmaster@glsenco.org. ================================================================================= 3. CA: Two openings at GSA Activist Camp X-Sender: cmlaub@pop.slip.net Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 11:12:29 -0700 From: Carolyn Laub Subject: GSA ACTIVIST CAMP -- 2 spots open! PLEASE FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED YOUTH! ***Two Spots Open for GSA Activist Camp!! Apply now!!*** We just had two cancellations for the GSA Activist Camp--August 15th-18th in Oakland--and we will be accepting applications again until they are filled. Below is a copy of the application questions. Return the application ASAP to: emilie@gsanetwork.org. For questions, call Emilie at the GSA Network office: 415.442.4726. Hope to see you there! P.S. The camp is free. Meals are provided. If your parent(s)/guardian(s) have questions...yes, there will be adult supervision. They can also call the office with any questions. **************** GSA Activist Camp GSA Activist Camp is a free, 4-day camp offered to youth in GSAs by the Bay Area GSA Network -- all youth who will be leading GSAs next year are encouraged to apply. The Camp is open to any LGBTQQ youth or straight ally youth who care about fighting homophobia. Planned and led by youth, the camp is designed to give GSA members the skills and tools they need to improve their GSAs. The event will also give participants an opportunity to become involved with broader organizing through the Bay Area GSA Network and the Youth Council. Highlights/Topics: community building leadership skills and organization building AB 537 implementation political education resources When: Noon on Tuesday, August 15 - noon on Friday, August 18 Where: The CTWO (Center for Third World Organizing) Mansion, Oakland, CA Who should apply? Youth GSA leaders and potential leaders who will still be in middle or high school during the 2000-2001 school year How to apply: Fill out the application form below fax to: 415.442.4727 or copy it into an email and send it to emilie@gsanetwork.org ____________________ GSA Activist Camp -- Application Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Do we need to be discreet when contacting you? Yes or No Name of your school: Name of GSA or LGBTQ-related group: Your current age: Year in school (for 00-01): GSA Network strives for diversity in all programs. The following questions are optional but very important to us: Gender: Sexual Orientation: Race/Ethnicity: Prior GSA organizing or leadership experience, as well as a history of attendance at regional conference and events, are NOT required for participation in the GSA Activist Camp. All current and potential GSA leaders are encouraged to apply. Indicate which, if any, of the following events you have attended: __ Bay Area GSA Network Leadership Training __ Queer Youth Lobby Day __ OHMY Conference Please answer the following questions (in as much space as you need): 1. Describe your GSA experience and how it has been meaningful to you. 2. What vision do you have for the future of your school's GSA? If your GSA has done any planning for next year, list your club's major goals and anticipated projects. Identify some of the ways in which the GSA can improve. 3. Describe how your involvement with your GSA has influenced your views on youth-led movements for social change and why you want to be an activist. 4. What do you hope to get out of the GSA Activist Camp? 5. What would you contribute to the GSA Activist Camp? **************************************** Bay Area Gay-Straight Alliance Network 965 Mission Street, Suite 218 San Francisco, CA 94103 ph: (415) 442-4726 fax: (415) 442-4727 carolyn@gsanetwork.org http://www.gsanetwork.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/