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               THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FUND                    

The nation's largest lesbian, gay and bisexual political group   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                   CONTACT:  Gregory King
                                        (202) 628-4160 work
                                        (202) 547-4310 home


                HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FUND SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR
               FEMALE YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS


     WASHINGTON, DC  (April 15, 1994)  The Human Rights Campaign
Fund is seeking candidates for the Female Youth position on its
Board of Governors.  The position is open to all women under the
age of 25 who have a history of activism in the lesbian, gay and
bisexual community, specifically on youth and student issues. 
Enthusiasm and a willingness to work with the Campaign Fund are
the main requirements of the position.  Previous involvement with
the Campaign Fund is preferred, but not required.  

     The term as Female Youth Governor begins this summer and
continues for two years.  The Campaign Fund's Board of Governors
meet twice yearly and help to organize Campaign Fund activities
throughout the country.  Applications should be sent by May 15th
to Doug Ferguson, P.O. Box 307, Chapel Hill, NC  27514.  Ferguson
is the current Male Youth Representative.  The Campaign Fund's
Nominating Committee will select a candidate who must be
confirmed by the full Board.       
     
     The Campaign Fund has had youth representation on its Board
since 1989.  

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