October 27, 2009
Attending: 31
Announcements:
-Women’s Center
--Casting Call for Vagina Memoirs
---Cast is limited to women and trans-identified, but men are welcome to participate in the process
---Auditions are Nov. 2, 3, and 4th from 7-9 in Fairhaven Auditorium
----No acting experience necessary
---Performances in February
-Colin Watrin
--Looking for people from all club categories for Inter-Club council
--Work to get more money for WWU with Alumni association
--Interested in either of these? Let Colin know!
Check-ins: Name, how you’re doing, and something physical you like about yourself
Icebreakers
Nash Residence Hall
-Josh is going to RA Staff Meeting and Hall Council to talk to them about homophobia and what to do when you hear homophobic contents
-Also we will make a bulletin board: talk to an exec board member if you have any ideas
NEXT WEEK’S EVENT!!!!
-Want to do something that raises visibility of queers and allies on campus
--We should have ally ribbons there
-What?
--Taking pictures of people with whiteboard statements
---With prompts
--Ally Ribbons
--Information on invisible minorities
--Other queer resources
--Easy ways to be an ally
-Where?
--In the VU
-When?
--Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
--10-3 Wed, Thurs
--10-2 Fri
--If you can work, answer Blue’s email
---Be specific if you have to leave early for class
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
October 20 minutes
October 20, 2009
Attending: 36
-Check-ins
-Blood Drive going on – men who have had sex with men are not allowed to give blood
--Because of AIDS scare
--Law was up to debate two years ago, and it was upheld
-Committees!
--Kyle, Social Chair
---Getting to know you events inside the club
---Works with other clubs to put on events etc
--Maria, Speaker and Ed Co-Chair
---Brings speakers puts on educational events
--Andrew, Publicity Chair
---Wants people who have connections/experience with KUGS, newspaper, etc
--Midnightblue, Events Coordinator
---Separate committees to plan events
--Can be in more than one committee, but don’t stretch yourself too thin
--Not the only way you can be involved
--Sign up for committees was passed
-Tabling on Vendor’s Row next week, every day 11 am-2 pm
--Inform people of Ref 71, tell them to vote yes
--List serve for club
--Sign up on paper of by emailing Blue
-Out-of-Club event this weekend
--11 am-1 pm Saturday at Bellis Fair
--Flash mob freeze – freeze in same-sex couples in positions
--March with signs too, to support Ref 71
--Very vivid protest
-Ideas for first event!
--LGBT families
--Ally activism
--Gender neutral housing and bathrooms
--Support awareness
--Homophobia statistics
--Visibility!!!! – in Red Square
--Speaker (maybe later)
--Plan next week to have in planned by first week of November
--Think about it and bring back ideas next week to plan!!!!
-Shirts
--Very bright blue
--Base price $10, make a profit for our club
--Josh gets loan from Activities Council, we order shirts, then sell them as soon as possible and pay loan back
--100 bright blue, 50 pink ones
-In November is Transgender Awareness Day
-Gay children’s books!
--Story time and discussion
Attending: 36
-Check-ins
-Blood Drive going on – men who have had sex with men are not allowed to give blood
--Because of AIDS scare
--Law was up to debate two years ago, and it was upheld
-Committees!
--Kyle, Social Chair
---Getting to know you events inside the club
---Works with other clubs to put on events etc
--Maria, Speaker and Ed Co-Chair
---Brings speakers puts on educational events
--Andrew, Publicity Chair
---Wants people who have connections/experience with KUGS, newspaper, etc
--Midnightblue, Events Coordinator
---Separate committees to plan events
--Can be in more than one committee, but don’t stretch yourself too thin
--Not the only way you can be involved
--Sign up for committees was passed
-Tabling on Vendor’s Row next week, every day 11 am-2 pm
--Inform people of Ref 71, tell them to vote yes
--List serve for club
--Sign up on paper of by emailing Blue
-Out-of-Club event this weekend
--11 am-1 pm Saturday at Bellis Fair
--Flash mob freeze – freeze in same-sex couples in positions
--March with signs too, to support Ref 71
--Very vivid protest
-Ideas for first event!
--LGBT families
--Ally activism
--Gender neutral housing and bathrooms
--Support awareness
--Homophobia statistics
--Visibility!!!! – in Red Square
--Speaker (maybe later)
--Plan next week to have in planned by first week of November
--Think about it and bring back ideas next week to plan!!!!
-Shirts
--Very bright blue
--Base price $10, make a profit for our club
--Josh gets loan from Activities Council, we order shirts, then sell them as soon as possible and pay loan back
--100 bright blue, 50 pink ones
-In November is Transgender Awareness Day
-Gay children’s books!
--Story time and discussion
Just fyi here is another opportunity to help the campaign for ref 71
R-71 phone banking, protest & Pub Crawl!!!!
The local Referendum 71 group & WATER71 (Whatcom Advocates to Enact Referendum 71) will be working together over the final 2 weeks before election night to get out the vote and urge people to approve R-71!
The Following is a list of events coming up:
Phone Banking every Monday evening @ Planned Parenthood 2300 James St. #207 (across from Youngstocks & a block from Trader Joes) from 5:30 to 8. If you are interested contact Stephanie Kountouros @ Stephanie.Kountouros@mbpp.org to help
Protest/Information Sharing Thursday @ 5 in downtown Bellingham @ the federal building (corner of Cornwall & Magnolia), grab your friends and allies and come spread the word to Approve R-71. Bring signs and a jacket, as we never know what our weather will be like.
Pub Crawl also on Thursday starting @ 8 @ the Copper Hog (On State st between Holly & Magnolia) . We will than continue on to Casa Que Pasa, Grand Ave. Ale House, Ranch Room & end at Rumors around 10ish! Come grab a drink & spread the word.
Betty Desire will be sitting outside the federal building pretty much every Mon-Fri until election day to provide information for R-71. If you are available to sit at the table you can contact her @ thebettypages@gmail.com, even if you only have 15 mins to spare, she can use the company or a break!
Election Night Party! The Local R-71 campaign will be @ Rumors on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd starting @ 8 pm. We will watch the results come in and celebrate a hard fought campaign, while hopefully (and we will be doing this!) celebrating approval of R-71. Drinks are on special that night and we are working to have snacks available as well.
Please pass this along to everyone you know and urge everyone to vote! We need all the support we can get and if someone can't afford the stamp offer to mail it or better yet take the ballot directly to the court house on Grand Ave.
Thanks,
Nick Milhoan
Water 71
Today's Meeting VU 462 B at 4PM
Hello everyone! Hope your weekend was fantastic.
Today's meeting is going to be very chill/fun. We've had some intense ones so get ready for a relaxing laid back meeting. Bring snacks to share if you want!
Here's what we're doing:
Committee explanation and sign up
Tabling sign up (the exec board decided we need to do something asap for ref 71)
Planning of future event
QUEER CHILDREN'S BOOKS READING AND DISCUSSION
Get-to-know-you games
Get ready for some fun. :-)
Thank you,
Josh Foley
Coordinator
Today's meeting is going to be very chill/fun. We've had some intense ones so get ready for a relaxing laid back meeting. Bring snacks to share if you want!
Here's what we're doing:
Committee explanation and sign up
Tabling sign up (the exec board decided we need to do something asap for ref 71)
Planning of future event
QUEER CHILDREN'S BOOKS READING AND DISCUSSION
Get-to-know-you games
Get ready for some fun. :-)
Thank you,
Josh Foley
Coordinator
Friday, October 16, 2009
Meeting minutes, Oct 13
October 13, 2009
-Betty Desire talked about Referendum 71
--Ballot committee to raise money for Ref 71
--Tabling from 9 am – 5 pm in front of Federal Building
--People are confused about whether to approve or deny (APPROVE!)
--Informational pub crawl, week from Friday, 7 pm (for over 21)
---Rally in front of Federal Building before hand, at 5 pm
--City of Bellingham voted to be in favor of Ref 71, 5 in favor, 1 abstention, 0 against
--Check out The Betty Pages at www.thebettypages.com
-Chelsea with the Pride Foundation
--Pride Foundation is a scholarship foundation, partner with GSBA
--Putting all scholarship applications online
--Over 50 scholarship to give away, only one application
-Feminist Connection in VU 565 tomorrow at 7pm
-How to Be an Ally tonight at 7 in VU 56
-Committee Presentations
--Kyle, Social Chair
---3-4 person committee
---Fun ideas for in-group activities
--Midnightblue, Events Coordinator
---Separate committees for each event
---3-4 people
---People who have good ideas, like to plan things
---Even if you’re not on a committee, if you have an idea, share it!
--Andrew, Publicity Chair
---Want people with connections to places like KUGS etc
---Sometimes does projects (like last year’s wedding event), will call for people to assist with those
--Maria, Speakers and Education Co-Chair
---Bring in speakers
---Looking for 3-6 people who have good ideas, connections, energy
--Interested in future involvement? Join a committee!
--Sign up next week, email with more info will come out
-Continuation of Coming Out Stories conversation
-Queer Movie Night, October 22, 7 pm – 11pm
--Bring movies you want to share, or see Kyle or Midnightblue with suggestions
--Bring food if you want
-Think of events for Ref 71, we will PLAN it next week!!!!!!!!
-Interested in going around downtown with Ref 71 posters, email Josh
-Betty Desire talked about Referendum 71
--Ballot committee to raise money for Ref 71
--Tabling from 9 am – 5 pm in front of Federal Building
--People are confused about whether to approve or deny (APPROVE!)
--Informational pub crawl, week from Friday, 7 pm (for over 21)
---Rally in front of Federal Building before hand, at 5 pm
--City of Bellingham voted to be in favor of Ref 71, 5 in favor, 1 abstention, 0 against
--Check out The Betty Pages at www.thebettypages.com
-Chelsea with the Pride Foundation
--Pride Foundation is a scholarship foundation, partner with GSBA
--Putting all scholarship applications online
--Over 50 scholarship to give away, only one application
-Feminist Connection in VU 565 tomorrow at 7pm
-How to Be an Ally tonight at 7 in VU 56
-Committee Presentations
--Kyle, Social Chair
---3-4 person committee
---Fun ideas for in-group activities
--Midnightblue, Events Coordinator
---Separate committees for each event
---3-4 people
---People who have good ideas, like to plan things
---Even if you’re not on a committee, if you have an idea, share it!
--Andrew, Publicity Chair
---Want people with connections to places like KUGS etc
---Sometimes does projects (like last year’s wedding event), will call for people to assist with those
--Maria, Speakers and Education Co-Chair
---Bring in speakers
---Looking for 3-6 people who have good ideas, connections, energy
--Interested in future involvement? Join a committee!
--Sign up next week, email with more info will come out
-Continuation of Coming Out Stories conversation
-Queer Movie Night, October 22, 7 pm – 11pm
--Bring movies you want to share, or see Kyle or Midnightblue with suggestions
--Bring food if you want
-Think of events for Ref 71, we will PLAN it next week!!!!!!!!
-Interested in going around downtown with Ref 71 posters, email Josh
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tonight's meeting
Hello all!
Just a reminder of our meeting tonight from 4 to 6 pm in VU 462 B, as usual. The topic for today's meeting will be a continuation of the Coming Out Stories conversation from the LGBTA's program last week. Also, we'll have a few guests at the beginning of the meeting including a presenter from the Pride Foundation.
Hope to see you there!
Thanks,
Sara Tomlin
Asst. Coordinator
Asst. Coordinator
Monday, October 12, 2009
Bellingham City Council Discussion of Ref. 71
Hello all, tonight there will be a discussion brought up within the city council about the city of Bellingham and its potential to support the approval of Referendum 71. I encourage anyone that can attend do so because this will be a great way to show your support for equality. If you wish to read more on the topics of discussion for tonight there is a link I am posting below. Best wishes with your evening everyone and I hope to see you there.
QAAFA
I hope this link works
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/911011.html
QAAFA
I hope this link works
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/911011.html
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Why We Fight discussion
Here's the notes from the "Why We Fight" discussion from Tuesday's meeting.
Why We Fight
-To make our voices heard
-Because I feel that love if the highest good a person can experience, and to tell someone that they are doing it wrong is the most ridiculous and cruel oppression imaginable
-To break down systemic privileges
-For the family I have and the family I want to have
-So I feel comfortable around my friends
-So I can start a family one day
-Because everyone deserves to be treated equally
-To break down stereotypes
-For the integrity of the constitution
-Because all people are created equal and should be treated that way
-Because, having grown up in a conservative house, hating who I was, I feel obligated to educated people on gay issues
-Because you should follow your heart!
-Because I think traditional religious values should not mix with government
-Because everyone should have equal rights
-I don’t think anyone should be judged or belittled for who they love
-“My silences have not protected me, and your silence will not protect you.” –Audrey Lord
-For others’ rights and for my own
-To teach younger generation
-Fairness and justice
-Didn’t have a chance to fight for queer rights in high school
-I fight so that I can have all options on the table
-Don’t want anyone to have to live through what I did
-To build up the community
-To bring allies and queer people together because a support network is important
-For comfort, security, and peace of mind
-Because if we aren’t interested in our own rights, who will be?
-I fight because everyone deserves freedom, equality, respect, and to always feel good, safe, happy, and loved.
-At my HS one year the purpose of the Day of Silence was “broadened” to be less “controversial”. Frankly, that kind of pissed me off. Also, being queer myself and having a Trans brother doesn’t hurt. I fight now because I’ve never had an opportunity before.
-I fight because I grew up in a very accepting community. The community was so accepting that it was so accepting that it was not until 6th grade that I realized people were persecuted for loving who they wanted to. I want the children of the future to grow up like I did, but without ever having to feel like they can’t be who they are because of other people.
-I fight because I want to be able to feel comfortable being gay in public without fear of being judged.
-To empower people who grew up in fear. Coming from a conservative Middle Eastern background I feel like I finally have the chance to voice my concern for people’s freedom.
-I fight because equality makes sense, and because I feel it’s the best way to educated closed-minded people J
-Because everyone should be treated equally
-I fight to break down injustices within our own (LGBT) community
-To help those whose voices have been silenced
-Matthew Shepard
-To offer everyone a chance at liberty
-I grew up around homophobic friends and family and my brother recently came out as gay. I’m here for the learning experience and to learn more about my identity
-Because the most dangerous element in society is IGNORANCE and to make changes and create space for “all of us” we have to “fight”
Who is affected?
-Everyone. The more hate there is in the world, the more chance you will be hated.
-Younger siblings: “The thing I find wrong with the Bible is that it says it’s bad to be gay. But how can it be bad to be gay is gay means happy?”
How do we fight?
-Without understanding the other side’s reasoning, you can’t hope to persuade them
-Tell your friends and family
-Make sure you’re there for people in the community
-One act of defiance can make all the difference for someone
-There is no one way, but propaganda and protesting really have large impacts on different people-Put a face to the word “gay”, “Trans”, etc
-Listen and be receptive, answer questions
What do you need to keep you going, make you feel safe, etc?
-A smile
-Support
-Knowing that there are people out there who care
-Educated
-Positive reinforcement
-Ally ribbons!
-Say hi, check in
-All-inclusiveness
-Learn names
-Call people out for language: be an Ally!
Have anything you want to add? This list is by no means complete and is always growing a changing.
Why We Fight
-To make our voices heard
-Because I feel that love if the highest good a person can experience, and to tell someone that they are doing it wrong is the most ridiculous and cruel oppression imaginable
-To break down systemic privileges
-For the family I have and the family I want to have
-So I feel comfortable around my friends
-So I can start a family one day
-Because everyone deserves to be treated equally
-To break down stereotypes
-For the integrity of the constitution
-Because all people are created equal and should be treated that way
-Because, having grown up in a conservative house, hating who I was, I feel obligated to educated people on gay issues
-Because you should follow your heart!
-Because I think traditional religious values should not mix with government
-Because everyone should have equal rights
-I don’t think anyone should be judged or belittled for who they love
-“My silences have not protected me, and your silence will not protect you.” –Audrey Lord
-For others’ rights and for my own
-To teach younger generation
-Fairness and justice
-Didn’t have a chance to fight for queer rights in high school
-I fight so that I can have all options on the table
-Don’t want anyone to have to live through what I did
-To build up the community
-To bring allies and queer people together because a support network is important
-For comfort, security, and peace of mind
-Because if we aren’t interested in our own rights, who will be?
-I fight because everyone deserves freedom, equality, respect, and to always feel good, safe, happy, and loved.
-At my HS one year the purpose of the Day of Silence was “broadened” to be less “controversial”. Frankly, that kind of pissed me off. Also, being queer myself and having a Trans brother doesn’t hurt. I fight now because I’ve never had an opportunity before.
-I fight because I grew up in a very accepting community. The community was so accepting that it was so accepting that it was not until 6th grade that I realized people were persecuted for loving who they wanted to. I want the children of the future to grow up like I did, but without ever having to feel like they can’t be who they are because of other people.
-I fight because I want to be able to feel comfortable being gay in public without fear of being judged.
-To empower people who grew up in fear. Coming from a conservative Middle Eastern background I feel like I finally have the chance to voice my concern for people’s freedom.
-I fight because equality makes sense, and because I feel it’s the best way to educated closed-minded people J
-Because everyone should be treated equally
-I fight to break down injustices within our own (LGBT) community
-To help those whose voices have been silenced
-Matthew Shepard
-To offer everyone a chance at liberty
-I grew up around homophobic friends and family and my brother recently came out as gay. I’m here for the learning experience and to learn more about my identity
-Because the most dangerous element in society is IGNORANCE and to make changes and create space for “all of us” we have to “fight”
Who is affected?
-Everyone. The more hate there is in the world, the more chance you will be hated.
-Younger siblings: “The thing I find wrong with the Bible is that it says it’s bad to be gay. But how can it be bad to be gay is gay means happy?”
How do we fight?
-Without understanding the other side’s reasoning, you can’t hope to persuade them
-Tell your friends and family
-Make sure you’re there for people in the community
-One act of defiance can make all the difference for someone
-There is no one way, but propaganda and protesting really have large impacts on different people-Put a face to the word “gay”, “Trans”, etc
-Listen and be receptive, answer questions
What do you need to keep you going, make you feel safe, etc?
-A smile
-Support
-Knowing that there are people out there who care
-Educated
-Positive reinforcement
-Ally ribbons!
-Say hi, check in
-All-inclusiveness
-Learn names
-Call people out for language: be an Ally!
Have anything you want to add? This list is by no means complete and is always growing a changing.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Minutes 10/06/09
Check-ins! How is your week going?
Social activity ideas with Kyle!
- Movie night: Oct 22nd at 7 pm
-If you have any other ideas, let Kyle know!
Why We Fight
-Who is affected?
-How do we fight?
-What do you need to keep you going, make you feel safe, etc?
Referendum 71 Article Discussion
-Poll across WA state, 51% said approve, 44% said deny, 5% said undecided
-Make sure you tell people to APPROVE it
-This is not marriage!
Tabling Friday 11-3 in Red Square
Carpool for Sunday
-Meet at VU at 10:30
-Rideshare Offered/Wanted on Viking Village
The Word “Queer”
-Used to mean “strange”
-Later became derogatory
-Now became an all-inclusive term (easier and more inclusive than saying “LGBT”)
-Not everyone is comfortable being referred to as “Queer”, don’t identify as part of queer community, still see it as bad, etc
Shirts
-Website didn’t have aqua, did have yellow/green, darker green, and light blue
-Darker green
--Pros: gender neutral, bright, happy color, very popular color, works with white and black,
--Cons: blends in with everything, very popular color, dark, passive
-Yellow/Green
--Pros: attention grabbing, means slow down, gender neutral, BRIGHT
--Cons: obnoxious, lettering clashes
-Blue
--Pros: blue is beautiful, most people like it, opposite of pink, pretty, goes with lots of other things, more subdued, makes people more comfortable, balances out pink, black lettering looks good on it, makes it look more inclusive
--Cons: doesn’t stand out as much,
---Gender perception (color of boys)
---Gender binary with pink already
-Blue was passed
-Lettering
--Black, white, purple, pink, orange,
--Voted on black or white, black won
--Pink
---Pros: really cute, continue trend from last year
---Cons: not inclusive, puts binary on shirt
--Purple
---Pros: gender neutral, dark and able to be seen
---Cons: too close to blue
--Orange
---Pros: Very bright, fabulous
---Cons: Hard to read against blue, don’t go together
--Purple wins
--Vote between black and purple, black won
Social activity ideas with Kyle!
- Movie night: Oct 22nd at 7 pm
-If you have any other ideas, let Kyle know!
Why We Fight
-Who is affected?
-How do we fight?
-What do you need to keep you going, make you feel safe, etc?
Referendum 71 Article Discussion
-Poll across WA state, 51% said approve, 44% said deny, 5% said undecided
-Make sure you tell people to APPROVE it
-This is not marriage!
Tabling Friday 11-3 in Red Square
Carpool for Sunday
-Meet at VU at 10:30
-Rideshare Offered/Wanted on Viking Village
The Word “Queer”
-Used to mean “strange”
-Later became derogatory
-Now became an all-inclusive term (easier and more inclusive than saying “LGBT”)
-Not everyone is comfortable being referred to as “Queer”, don’t identify as part of queer community, still see it as bad, etc
Shirts
-Website didn’t have aqua, did have yellow/green, darker green, and light blue
-Darker green
--Pros: gender neutral, bright, happy color, very popular color, works with white and black,
--Cons: blends in with everything, very popular color, dark, passive
-Yellow/Green
--Pros: attention grabbing, means slow down, gender neutral, BRIGHT
--Cons: obnoxious, lettering clashes
-Blue
--Pros: blue is beautiful, most people like it, opposite of pink, pretty, goes with lots of other things, more subdued, makes people more comfortable, balances out pink, black lettering looks good on it, makes it look more inclusive
--Cons: doesn’t stand out as much,
---Gender perception (color of boys)
---Gender binary with pink already
-Blue was passed
-Lettering
--Black, white, purple, pink, orange,
--Voted on black or white, black won
--Pink
---Pros: really cute, continue trend from last year
---Cons: not inclusive, puts binary on shirt
--Purple
---Pros: gender neutral, dark and able to be seen
---Cons: too close to blue
--Orange
---Pros: Very bright, fabulous
---Cons: Hard to read against blue, don’t go together
--Purple wins
--Vote between black and purple, black won
Queers and Allies for Activism meeting 4-6 PM VU462B
Hey just a reminder of our meeting today. The discussion is "Why We Fight."
Thank you,
Josh Foley
Coordinator QAAFA
Articles for future reference. There is an article attached that I forgot to add to my last email. We're also voting on shirt color again, you can email your preference. The three options are at the way bottom of this email. :-)
Here are the links to the others again:
Don't ask don't tell:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113434316
Maine Marriage
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/10/analysis-gay-marriage-ban-is-underdog.html
Laws to date:
http://www.examiner.com/x-23164-Tampa-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Gay-marriage-battles-loom-in-several-states
TODAY'S MEETING:
SHIRTS:
http://www.customink.com/designs/q3/14532688-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=2&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
http://www.customink.com/designs/q2/14532680-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=2&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
http://www.customink.com/designs/q1/14532670-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=1&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
http://www.customink.com/designs/q3/14532688-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=2&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
http://www.customink.com/designs/q2/14532680-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=2&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
http://www.customink.com/designs/q1/14532670-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=1&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
Minutes 9/29/2009
Sorry this didn't come earlier: Minutes from last week's meeting.
September 29, 2009
Meeting begins at 4:00 pm
Introductions – name, major/concentration, and why you’re here
Attendance passed around
Safe Space Rules
Confidentiality
Share the story, not the names
Step up/step back
NO derogatory language
Use positive language (“Yes, and…” not “No, but…”)
Speak about your own experience (don’t present your opinion as fact)
RESPECT
Be open minded
Don’t put others down
Use self-proclaimed language
Don’t put labels on other people
Don’t interrupt, even if you don’t agree
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or ask questions
Introductions of executive board
Josh Foley, Coordinator
Sara Tomlin, Assistant Coordinator
Midnightblue Auld, Events Coordinator
Jana Gueck, Asst. Events Coordinator
Andrew Stewart, Advertising Chair
Maria Bruno, Co-Speakers and Education Chair (Gina Cole Co-S and E Chair)
Kyle Halford, Social Chair
Josh introduces club – why he started it, what we do, nature of QAAFA, what we have done in the past
Levels of membership
High (come to most meetings, volunteer for most events)
Medium (sometimes go to meetings or participate in events)
Low (just get emails)
Ben Crowther presents Seattle Equality Weekend (Oct 10-11)
Saturday – “Thinking Queerly” workshops at Seattle University, HIV/AIDS Vigil
Sunday – Equality March w/ speakers and rally
Email bencrowther@hotmail.com for more info
Josh motions to give Ben’s organization $20.00 from QAAFA budget for advertising
Andrew seconds motion
No debate
In favor: 33
Abstaining: 1
Shirts
Same design
Order 50 of pink color from last year
Vote on color for others (100)
Purple
Pros: reminiscent of Barney, mix of pink/blue, uncommon, Erika’s favorite color
Cons: not as bright, kind of gender specific
Votes in favor: 0
Lime Green
Pros: very bright, not gender specific
Cons: design hard to see if in white, could blend in more
Votes in favor: 9
Turquoise
Pros: looks good, stands out, “in” right now, writing easy to see
Cons: slightly gender specific
Votes in favor: 20
Turquoise is chosen as next shirt color
“Homework”
Try to be epitome of social justice
Correct your own language
If you feel comfortable, correct other people
Next time:
Conversation on why we fight – stories on why people are here, why they want to make a difference
If you’re not comfortable talking in front of the group, email Josh
September 29, 2009
Meeting begins at 4:00 pm
Introductions – name, major/concentration, and why you’re here
Attendance passed around
Safe Space Rules
Confidentiality
Share the story, not the names
Step up/step back
NO derogatory language
Use positive language (“Yes, and…” not “No, but…”)
Speak about your own experience (don’t present your opinion as fact)
RESPECT
Be open minded
Don’t put others down
Use self-proclaimed language
Don’t put labels on other people
Don’t interrupt, even if you don’t agree
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or ask questions
Introductions of executive board
Josh Foley, Coordinator
Sara Tomlin, Assistant Coordinator
Midnightblue Auld, Events Coordinator
Jana Gueck, Asst. Events Coordinator
Andrew Stewart, Advertising Chair
Maria Bruno, Co-Speakers and Education Chair (Gina Cole Co-S and E Chair)
Kyle Halford, Social Chair
Josh introduces club – why he started it, what we do, nature of QAAFA, what we have done in the past
Levels of membership
High (come to most meetings, volunteer for most events)
Medium (sometimes go to meetings or participate in events)
Low (just get emails)
Ben Crowther presents Seattle Equality Weekend (Oct 10-11)
Saturday – “Thinking Queerly” workshops at Seattle University, HIV/AIDS Vigil
Sunday – Equality March w/ speakers and rally
Email bencrowther@hotmail.com for more info
Josh motions to give Ben’s organization $20.00 from QAAFA budget for advertising
Andrew seconds motion
No debate
In favor: 33
Abstaining: 1
Shirts
Same design
Order 50 of pink color from last year
Vote on color for others (100)
Purple
Pros: reminiscent of Barney, mix of pink/blue, uncommon, Erika’s favorite color
Cons: not as bright, kind of gender specific
Votes in favor: 0
Lime Green
Pros: very bright, not gender specific
Cons: design hard to see if in white, could blend in more
Votes in favor: 9
Turquoise
Pros: looks good, stands out, “in” right now, writing easy to see
Cons: slightly gender specific
Votes in favor: 20
Turquoise is chosen as next shirt color
“Homework”
Try to be epitome of social justice
Correct your own language
If you feel comfortable, correct other people
Next time:
Conversation on why we fight – stories on why people are here, why they want to make a difference
If you’re not comfortable talking in front of the group, email Josh
Monday, October 5, 2009
Why we fight?
The theme for tomorrow's meeting is "Why We Fight." Think about why you fight for equality. Why are you passionate?
Meeting is in VU 462 B from 4-6pm again.
Also we're going to discuss Ref 71.
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/09/22/poll-r-71-vote-will-be-close
We also need to discuss shirts. I couldn't get the color we voted on. Here are our options:
http://www.customink.com/designs/q3/14532688-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=2&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
http://www.customink.com/designs/q2/14532680-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=2&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
http://www.customink.com/designs/q1/14532670-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=1&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
Thank you,
Josh
Here are articles for future meetings:
Don't ask don't tell:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113434316
Maine Marriage
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/10/analysis-gay-marriage-ban-is-underdog.html
Laws to date:
http://www.examiner.com/x-23164-Tampa-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Gay-marriage-battles-loom-in-several-states
Meeting is in VU 462 B from 4-6pm again.
Also we're going to discuss Ref 71.
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/09/22/poll-r-71-vote-will-be-close
We also need to discuss shirts. I couldn't get the color we voted on. Here are our options:
http://www.customink.com/designs/q3/14532688-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=2&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
http://www.customink.com/designs/q2/14532680-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=2&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
http://www.customink.com/designs/q1/14532670-3118599/hotlink?cm_ven=hotlink&cm_cat=1&cm_pla=Body_txt&cm_ite=design
Thank you,
Josh
Here are articles for future meetings:
Don't ask don't tell:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113434316
Maine Marriage
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/10/analysis-gay-marriage-ban-is-underdog.html
Laws to date:
http://www.examiner.com/x-23164-Tampa-Political-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Gay-marriage-battles-loom-in-several-states
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