Date: Sat, 25 Jan 1997 14:58:43 -0800 From: Villanelle Subject: Conference Hi. My name is Joyful Freeman and I am the Youth Services Coordinator for Phoenix Rising Foundation in Portland, Oregon. PRF is a social services agency for queer youth and adults. I am helping to organize the fourth Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth Conference in Portland this upcoming April(1997). I would like to tell you a bit about it in the hope that you will post the information to alert anyone who is interested in participating. The "Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth Conference" will be on April 25th and 26th (1997) in Portland, Oregon. The conference is for ALL queer youth (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and questioning) and for providers/community members who support queer youth. This year youth registration fees will be on a sliding scale. We don't want cost to prohibit any youth who is interested in attending. If you are coming from out of town, we will make an effort to assist you in finding accomodations that meet your needs (host houses, hotels, hostiles, etc.). There will be a variety of workshops and presenters, with a youth tract for youth only. Kevin Jennings (of GLSTN) will be presenting, as well as Safe Schools (in Washington) and the Portland Gay Men's Chorus. It promises to be a weekend of fun, edification, and community. If you are interested in coordinating a workshop the deadline for proposals is Feb. 5th. You can contact me for more information about the conference, or for a call for papers, or to volunteer. Hope to see ya there! Joyful Freeman Youth Services Coordinator 620 SW Fifth Ave. (suite 710) Portland, Oregon 97204 (503) 223-8299