Subject: CA: 1998 Youth Lobby Day
From: Ellen McCormick <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 17:30:30

October 20, 1997
For Immediate Release
Contact: Ellen McCormick
(916) 444-0424

LIFE ANNOUNCES 3RD ANNUAL YOUTH LOBBY DAY

LIFE Institute and LIFE: California's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and HIV/AIDS Lobby are pleased to announce the third annual Youth Lobby Day.  The Youth Lobby Day, founded in 1995, is the statewide effort to educate and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and straight youth.  The event is set for January 21, 1998 and will consist of educational activities throughout the day at the State Capitol and the historic Crest Theatre.

The Youth Lobby Day is co-sponsored by Frontiers NewsMagazine, incite! Web Site, and OutWord NewsMagazine.  The goals of the event are to educate young people about the issues that affect their lives, the legislative process, and avenues for effecting change; to educate the California State Legislature about youth and their needs; and last, for participants to have a great time, make new friends, and be empowered.

On January 3, 1996 over 350 young people from all over the state of California came to Sacramento to meet and learn about their elected officials and the legislative process.  In 1997 over 550 youth participated - almost doubling the numbers.  On January 21, 1998, honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, this inspiring event will take place again.  The 1998 Youth Lobby Day will include workshops, caucuses and other special events, as well as visits with Elected Officials. 

If you would like more information about participating or volunteering for the 1998 Youth Lobby Day, please write back to this message or contact LIFE at (916) 444-0424. 

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About LIFE...
LIFE Institute and LIFE Lobby were founded in 1986.  LIFE is a statewide voice representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and HIV-affected communities of California.  LIFE staff, members and directors serve as advocates, researchers and facilitators of information to and from the State Legislature for these communities.

For more information about LIFE, please contact us at:
LIFE Lobby and LIFE Institute
1301 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-0424
fax (916) 444-3059
[email-masked]
www.lifelobby.org