| March E-Newsletter |
| Volume IV / Issue 3 / March 9, 2008 www.respectsacramento.org |
| 2. Job postings: LGBT youth project coordinator The Sacramento chapter of the Mental Health Association announces a ground-breaking first for Sacramento County: a position to coordinate efforts to improve services in the public mental health system for transitioned aged youth from the LGBT communities. Project Coordinator Job Description Mental Health Association Sacramento Chapter March 20 agenda This position is .66 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) with benefits. For more information, please call (916) 366-4600. Resumes can be faxed to (916) 855-5448. There will also be a position available for a Youth Coordinator position through the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center, to be announced. Contact: Susan Gallagher, Executive Director, MHA, Sacramento at (916) 366-4600. |
| That's enough for now. Did I leave anything out? Please drop me a line. Do you have an announcement or item that you'd like to include in our newsletter? Would you like to write an opinion piece about something in the LGBT education area? Tell us about what's going on in your GSA! Send complaints, comments, or submissions to admin@respectsacramento.org and I will be happy to place it in our newsletter, which is composed at the end of the current month and sent out in the first week of the subsequent month. Make this your newsletter by contributing to it! See you at our next meeting on March 12 at the Lavender Library, 1414 21st Street at 6:30 pm. Jerry O'Connor Respect Sacramento Board Member Respect Sacramento PO Box 191678 Sacramento CA 95819 (916) 733-2135 info@respectsacramento.org www.respectsacramento.org |
| 1. Next meeting March 12, 6:30 pm at Lavender Library Our regular monthly meetings have returned to the Lavender Library Archives and Cultural Exchange at 1414 21st Street. Our meetings will continue to be held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Hope you can make it! |
| In this edition 1. Next meeting March 12 at The Lavender Library 2. Job posting: LGBT youth project coordinator 3. Sacramento PFLAG Scholarship 4. YouthAware productions 5. Announcements: Day of Silence, QYAD date change |
| 3. Sacramento PFLAG Scholarship Sacramento PFLAG Chapter is offering a $1000 scholarship for a deserving gay, lesbian, bisexual or trangendered high school senior or a student finishing their 1st year at a community college or a university. The deadline is May 1st. If you would like an application, e-mail Audrey Barth at npbarth@earthlink.net or call (916)978-0410. |
| 5. Announcements Day of Silence The Day of Silence is an annual event held to bring attention to anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools. Students and teachers nationwide will observe the day in silence to echo the silence that LGBT and ally students face everyday. The Day of Silence is one of the largest student-led actions in the country. To find out more information, register your GSA or group, learn how to organize, get materials, and stay involved, go to www.dayofsilence.org. From GSA Network: Queer Youth Advocacy Day (QYAD) and Leadership Academy moved to May QYAD and GAYLA 2008 have moved from April 18th-April 21st to May 2nd - May 5th because of a conflict with Passover. The application deadline has been extended to March 19th. (note: if you have already applied there is no need to apply again.) We are especially looking for high school juniors and younger (including middle school students) to apply, since GAYLA youth will work on a campaign that will continue into the next school year 2008-2009! We strongly encourage youth of color, low-income youth, transgender and gender non-conforming youth, and youth who have experienced discrimination based on gender to apply. Please make note of the DATE changes: QYAD and GAYLA 2008 is now May 2nd - May 5th Applications are DUE March 19 Want to apply? If you are interested in applying (and we know you are!) then please go to http://www. gsanetwork.org/gayla to learn more and fill out the application. Got questions? Call us at 415.552.4229 or contact t. aaron hans, GSA Network's Advocacy Program Manager at aaron@gsanetwork.org |
YouthAware Educational Theatre at the New Conservatory Theatre Center Proudly
presents:
OutSpoken
Everybody has a voice. It’s time to listen.
by Prince Gomolvilas Directed by Sara Staley
A play for teens about diversity and respect.
Touring Northern California Middle & High Schools
April 1st – 24th 2008
OutSpoken is based directly on the voices of young people today, and looks at the many reasons teens
feel ostracized in school, at home and in their community including race, religion, sexual orientation, body
type & socio-economic background. This original script takes a unique look at these issues from many
different perspectives. The play and discussion asks teens to think about and discuss diversity,
stereotypes, homophobia and labels. Through OutSpoken, we hope young people will find new ways to
move past their differences to a real place of tolerance and understanding. Each includes a facilitated
discussion with the cast and handouts are provided for teachers to continue discussion in the
classroom.
YouthAware plays may be performed in any theatre, gymnasium, cafeteria or other multi-purpose room.
We travel with our own set and sound equipment, and do not require any special lighting.
We prefer to see between 100 and 300 students per performance, and we can present a YouthAware
program up to two times a day at your school or community site.
The program runs about 65-70 minutes, (including the discussion) and students need to remain seated for
the duration.
The New Conservatory Theatre Center is a non-profit organization, and we ask for a $250 donation per
performance (free for SFUSD). If cost is an issue for your school, please call or email to discuss possible
underwriting by our YouthAware donors.
If you have further questions, or would like to book a tour date, email sara@nctcsf.org
presents:
OutSpoken
Everybody has a voice. It’s time to listen.
by Prince Gomolvilas Directed by Sara Staley
A play for teens about diversity and respect.
Touring Northern California Middle & High Schools
April 1st – 24th 2008
OutSpoken is based directly on the voices of young people today, and looks at the many reasons teens
feel ostracized in school, at home and in their community including race, religion, sexual orientation, body
type & socio-economic background. This original script takes a unique look at these issues from many
different perspectives. The play and discussion asks teens to think about and discuss diversity,
stereotypes, homophobia and labels. Through OutSpoken, we hope young people will find new ways to
move past their differences to a real place of tolerance and understanding. Each includes a facilitated
discussion with the cast and handouts are provided for teachers to continue discussion in the
classroom.
YouthAware plays may be performed in any theatre, gymnasium, cafeteria or other multi-purpose room.
We travel with our own set and sound equipment, and do not require any special lighting.
We prefer to see between 100 and 300 students per performance, and we can present a YouthAware
program up to two times a day at your school or community site.
The program runs about 65-70 minutes, (including the discussion) and students need to remain seated for
the duration.
The New Conservatory Theatre Center is a non-profit organization, and we ask for a $250 donation per
performance (free for SFUSD). If cost is an issue for your school, please call or email to discuss possible
underwriting by our YouthAware donors.
If you have further questions, or would like to book a tour date, email sara@nctcsf.org
