Date: Sat, 28 Dec 1996 21:49:16 -0800
Reply-To: CLGLPP@aol.com

The Center for Lesbian and Gay Law and Public Policy
(215) 413-0509,  FAX (215) 592-1782


PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERS SUMMIT:
A statewide conference on same-gender couple=92s issues

NOTICE:  Save the date and join the Program Planning Committee
March 29 and 30, 1997


The Center for Lesbian and Gay Law and Public Policy is proposing a one or
two day statewide summit on the issue of same-sex couples=92 rights, same s=
ex
marriage, domestic partnership and partners issues.  The Center invites
Pennsylvania lesbian, gay and progressive organizations to name a
representative to sit on the Program Committee.  The Committee will establi=
sh
a program and determine logistics for the summit which would reflect the
needs and priorities of lesbian,  gay and progressive organizations
throughout the state.

THE AGENDA:
The agenda would be set by the Program Committee.  Possible topics include:
=B7 We do we go from here?  Marriage activism in a state that has banned
same-gender marriage
=B7 What we did and what we learned from the recent same-gender marriage
legislative battle
=B7 Potential legal implications of the Hawaii case for Pennsylvanians
=B7 Lobbying for domestic partnership at the County, City, Borough and Town=
ship
level
=B7 Lobbying for domestic partnership policies in private companies =20
=B7 Public education on the "components of marriage"  (benefits and obligat=
ions
of marriage which are unavailable to same-gender couples)
=B7 Co-ordination of statewide activities
=B7 Strengthening relationships between lesbian and gay communities through=
out
Pennsylvania

THE LOCATION, COST, LOGISTICS, ETC.
The Program Committee, with the support of the Center, would determine
logistics.  State College is a traditional site for such state-wide meeting=
s,
though the Program Committee would determine the location depending on the
needs of the participants.  The Program Committee would also determine the
cost for attendants taking into account the needs of the program and any
potential fund-raising opportunities.

JOINING THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
If you are interested in joining the Program Committee, Contact Andrew Park=
,
Executive Director, The Center for Lesbian and Gay Law and Public Policy,
(215) 413-0509.  The Program Committee will meet by state-wide
teleconference.  Members of the Program Committee will share the costs of
setting up the teleconference, each contributing an initial $100.00 to fund
the first round of teleconferences.  The Center will arrange a contract wit=
h
a teleconference service provider.  The first teleconference will occur in
mid-January.=20



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