2 20 672 https://history.okeq.org/files/original/80463c3140bfdaead8a0346427dbcfef.pdf 46de7620240677e598bcaa8c2bd2990d PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... eNews October 15th, 2013 In This Issue • Programming Note EBA Sponsor Spirit Day Equality Business Alliance Welcome to the eNews. Syphilis Testing Spirit Day is Thursday, October 17th, 2013. Pledge to wear purple on that day in support of LGBT youth and take a stand against bullying. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Bullying Conference SAGE Tulsa Halloween Gamily Halloween OUT in Eureka OkEq Programming Note • Country Two Step Class will be canceled for Thursday, October 17th, 2013 and will resume on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 at 7:30 pm. Tulsa Threat Guys Dine Too Immigration and DOMA Computer Boot Camp Building Bridges The eNews for the week of October 15th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Sue Welch, McGraw Realtor Mindful Meditation Tulsa Pride 2014 OUTlaw Legal Series First Thursday Art Sue Ellen Welch Transgender Day of Remembrance (918) 810-8156 Within Our Reach OK Mr. Leather 2014 SWelch@McGrawOK.com Tony Kushner Herland Retreat LGBT Literature OYP Re-Sale Shop OUT OK Festival LGBT History Month Spirit Day | Taking a stand against bullying Thursday, October 17th, 2013 ttspiritday 10.17.2013 Ji ,,•• , ~ glood org/spiritdoy Millions of Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives. Observed annually, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Getting involved is easy -- participants are asked to simply "go purple" on October 17th, 2013 as Hiking in the Ozarks Imperial Court Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... work continues to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are. Learn more & go purple at www.glaad.org/ spiritday. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The October Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by A Lil' Bit Retro. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, October 17th, 7:00 pm A Lil' Bit Retro 5586 S Garnett Syphilis Testing by H.O.P.E. Testing Wednesday, October 16th, 2013; 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Men who get tested on Wednesday, October 16th will get a $10 QuikTrip card! OkEq Art Exhibit The October exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of P.C. Cast health outreach prevention education, inc. Syphilis is on the rise for Gay and Bisexual Men in Tulsa. Health Outreach Prevention Education (H.O.P.E.) will have walk in Syphilis testing on TWednesday, October 16th from 11:00 am til 8:00 pm. So come by and get tested at the Equality Center. For more information on Health, Outreach, Prevention, Education (H.O.P.E.) and their regular testing schedule, please visit www.hopetesting.org Annual Bullying Prevention Conference Saturday, October 26th, 2013; 9:00 am Rudisill Regional Library 1520 N Hartford Ave Tulsa, OK 74106 Saturday, October 26th, 2013 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm Students, parents and educators will learn about: BlllYIN& PRE ENTION CONFERENCE Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... _,,11211 .. jjiiltoill • School climate issues • Bullying and suicide • Local prevention programs • School based initiviative • Prevention and intervention • Cyberbullying TherapyJohn@OkEq.org Lunch provided by QuikTrip Kitchens. For questions or to register, please visit PreventBullyingTulsa.org. SAGE Tulsa Halloween Party Tuesday, October 29th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will have a Halloween party on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the party. The group will head out to Sol Smith's Native American Retreat which is North of Sand Springs on Big Heart Mountain in Osage County. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to attend, please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org to RSVP. Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. Gamily Halloween Spooktacular Thursday, October 31st, 2013; 6:00 pm Pumpkins, goodies and creepy crawlies. Come join Gamily on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a spooktacular Halloween celebration. There will be arts & crafts, candy galore and a costume contest. Feel free to invite your friends and family. Please RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org or OkEq's Gamily Facebook page. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... Tai Chi Class Keith and Andrew with family Trick or Treat at OkEq Halloween 2012 Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org. OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 SOS Group Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka Springs. We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over to Eureka Springs. Click here for more information on Fall Diversity Weekend. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Grieving Well We've got a seat for you on the Party Bus. This Party Bus Pass will get you access to transportation on November 1st from Tulsa to Eureka Springs and back on November 3rd. The bus will leave on Friday, November 1st at 12:00 pm from the Equality Center and drop off passengers at their hotel in Eureka Springs. The Party Bus Pass will only cost $75 per passenger. This will save you 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... on gas and mileage and give you a chance to party with the other travelers on the way to Eureka Springs Diversity Weekend! Click here to reserve your onthe-party bus. - -seat --- --- It's time to make your hotel reservations for our upcoming trip! For your hotel reservations, we have a block set up at the Basin Park Hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs and the Best Western Inn Eureka Springs. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather BASIN PARK A MA,G NUSON GRAND IU)TEI. For the Basin Park Hotel, please click on the link below and it will take you to our group's reservation landing page. Follow the directions to book your lodging. Guest room rates includes breakfast. $184.00 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Basin Park, click here. Click below to make your reservation with the group http://www.basinparkreservations.com/zoklahomans-for-equality/ lbm1kl For the Best Western Euerka Inn, please call 479.253.9551 and ask for a room in the "Oklahomans for Equality" block. Guest room rate includes breakfast. $105.25 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Best Western Eureka Inn, click here. You are more than welcome to make your own plans for lodging in Eureka Springs for Diversity Weekend, but be sure to get your seat OkEq Party -on -the --- -Bus! - SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Cay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Tryouts 2014 Season The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is holding tryouts for the 2014 season on the following day: November 9th, 2013 All tryouts will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Thoreau Demonstration Academy - 7370 E 71st St Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... Tulsa, OK 74133. Players must be 18 or older to try out and no experience is necessary to play. Bring $10.00, a photo ID, and wear athletic clothing (cleats not required). For more information, email us at: tulsawtf@yahoo.com or 'Like' us on Facebook Guys Dine Too Tuesday, November 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm The November meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Maxxwell's Restaurant Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Maxxwell's Restaurant is located inside the Campbell Hotel at 2636 E 11th Street, on the west end of the hotel. Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending so that the restaurant may have an accurate head count. Immigration and DOMA: Where do we go from here? Monday, November 11th, 2013 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Chris Bell, YWCA Immigration Attorney, speaks on the implications of the Supreme Court's repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act for immigrants, especially those who have a same-sex partner who is a U.S. citizen. New Programming: Computer Boot Camp Starting in October; First Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of the month David Bohnett Cyber Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center First Tuesday (November 5th) of every month from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and the 2nd Saturday (November 9th) of every month from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. The world is changing and you refuse to be left behind. Do you want to be able to email your friends and family members or even show your grandkids a couple of tricks that you've learned on the computer? Computer Boot Camp, if you want to be able to use the Internet to search on topics that are important to you - the latest health information, what's happening in the world, or what the headlines are in the city... We break it down: 1. Computer Basics 2. The Internet 3. E-mail Basics .4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... 4. Social Networking 5. Smarter than me phones Class size will be limited to 9. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Mary Jones at 918.743.4297 or Mary.Jones@OkEq.org BUILDING BRIDGES Gay and Straight 6-Week Course Sponsored by Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry to build awareness, education and bridges of respectful relationship within a context of faith. Join TMM for a 6-week course with video and discussion using the Marin Foundation curriculum, "Love is an Orientation" (MarinFoundation.org). Pick your choice of date and location. There is no fee to attend. • Wednesdays, at 7:00 pm, Kendall-Whittier Library 21 S. Lewis Ave. • Thursdays at 2:00 pm; Herman Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson St. • Fridays at 10:30 am; Brookside Library 1207 E. 45th Pl. • Saturdays at 1:00 pm Schusterman Library 3333 E. 32nd St. Each location will have six meetings at the same time each week. Come to the first meeting and learn positive ways to address this sensitive subject, while maintaining your faith and being respectful to your neighbors. For information contact: Ray Hickman, (918.261.2500) Executive Director, Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry. For more information and/or to register (not necessary to attend): Go to the TMM website www.tumm.org Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. EL: ... Mindful Meditation Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm Science has proven the efficacy of Mindfulness Meditation in reducing blood pressure, improving the quality of sleep, improving memory and reducing other effects of aging, as well as helping us deal with the level of stress in our lives. In this class we will learn various techniques that lead to mindfulness. The class will start with short sessions and gradually increase them. Feel free to join the class at any point because it doesn't take long to catch up. Come and learn these helpful techniques and practice them with us. Please bring your own cushion (zafu). You may also find it helpful to bring something to pad your ankles as well. Tulsa Pride 2014 Planning Meeting Thursday, October 24th, 2013; 7:30 pm Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays October 16th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Join Tulsa Pride on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 at 7:30 pm for the first public planning meeting for Tulsa Pride 2014. The meetings are open to the public and anybody who's interested in helping out is encouraged to attend. Future planning meetings will continue on the 4th Thursdays of the month. For more information on Tulsa Pride 2014, please visit tulsapride.org OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, November 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. Two Step & Country Line Dance Thursdays (Resumes Oct. 24th) 6:30 - 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, November 7th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm Yoga A - Z Fridays (Resumes Oct. 18th) 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class.. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. The November Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Micheal Jones & Ethan Hopper, in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm 'Just Gender' Tulsa Premiere Screening Wednesday, November 20th, 2013; 7:30 pm 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK JUST GENDER On Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 7:30 pm, Circle Cinema will host the Tulsa premiere of the documentary film 'Just Gender". The film showcases the work of OkEq's Gender Outreach program and features several local Game Night 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... transgender activists. In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a candlelight vigil will be held before the premiere at 7:00 pm. For more information on 'Just Gender', please visit justgenderthefilm.com. Contact mary.jones@okeq.org for more information. Everyone is invited to come and participate. Within Our Reach - Relationship Workshop Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 1:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Family & Children's Services will provide a FREE relationship workshop on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Build on existing relationship strengths and learn skills to create safe and stable partner relationships. In addition, you'll learn how to: • Communicate effectively • Work as a team to solve problems • Manage conflicts without damaging closeness • Preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship For more information or to pre-register, contact Mary at 918.743.4297 or mary.jones@okeq.org Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2014 October 18th - 20th, 2013 October in Oklahoma - when a chill starts to fill the air... it's a perfect time to throw on a little bit of Leather! The Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association is proud to be producing the 25th Oklahoma Mr. Leather contest. From our infamous Bar Crawl Friday night, to educational classes on Saturday afternoon, and the contest itself on Saturday night, this weekend is set to be one for the record books! For more information, check out the T.U.L.S.A. Event Website. Presidential Lecture Series - Tony Kushner Tuesday, November 12th, 2013; 7:30 pm Donald W. Reynolds Center 3208 E. 8th St University of Tulsa Campus The University of Tulsa Presidential Lecture Series presents Pultizer-Prize winning playwright Tony Kushner. His critically acclaimed plays tackle some of today's most sensitive social issues such as HIV/AIDS, racism and Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... capitalism. His most well known works include Angels in America, A Bright Room Called Day and Caroline, or Change. An Emmy Award winner and two-time Tony Award winner, Kushner is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He has received an Oscar nomination and in 2008, became the first recipient of the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award, the largest theater award in the United States. Presentations will begin at 7:30 p.m. Lectures are free and open to the public; no tickets or registrations are required. Herland Retreat November 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2013 Pickens Lake Eufeaula, OK EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Her/and The Retreats are Herland's only "womyn only" event held throughout the year. It is a place for women to sister resources feel safe and comfortable being in a womyn's space. Plan on having a fun and relaxing time at the Herland Retreat. You will meet lots of wonderful womyn and are sure to make a new friend or two while you are here. Call 405.550.2312 for more information or visit herlandsisters.org to register. A Selective, Opinionated, and Not Especially Academic Survey of Gay and Lesbian Literature Since the 1800s Tuesday, October 29th, 2013; 3:00 pm Room MC 617 TCC Metro Campus 909 S Boston Ave A Selective, Opinionated, and Not Especially Academic Survey of Gay and Lesbian Literature Since the 1800s." Presented by Dr. Allen Culpepper, Assistant Professor of English,Tulsa Community College. Tuesday, October 29, 3:00 pm, Metro Campus Board Room, (Room MC 617). In connection with GLBT History Month. No cost. (Room capacity is limited, though.) RSVP to allen.culpepper@tulsacc.edu by Oct. 27th, ----- --2013. Openarms Youth Project Re-Sale Shop Now accepting donations Openarms Youth Project is delighted to announce that the Re-Sale shop is ready to accept donations of your gently used items. Wood furniture, nice clothing, art, knick knacks, lamps etc. are all needed to fill space for the first sale coming up very soon. Please call OYP at 918.838.7104 if you have items to drop off and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... someone will meet you there. OYP cannot accept mattresses, large appliances or fully upholstered furniture at this time. Your donation will be tax-deductible. OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Show Must Go On.... OUT OK is back! The Oklahoma LGBT International Film Festival returns for another installment of celluloid dreams and movie magic. Mark the dates on your calendar November 15th - 17th, 2013. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. Get ready for your close-up! Visit www.out-ok.com for movie titles and schedule. October is LGBT History Month Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org A new LGBT Icon will be featured every day of the month A new LGBT Icon will be featured every day LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Beginning October 1st, 2012, a new LGBT Icon will be featured every day. - - --- HISIOR\ • .\IO. ~lH October 16th - Elio Di Rupo October 17th - Martin Duberman October 18th - Tom of Finland October 19th - Brenda Howard October 20th - Nathan Lane October 21st - Queen Latifah* October 22nd - Simon Nkoli October 23rd - Bruce Nugent Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org To view videos and bios of the featured Icons, visit lgbthistorymonth.com *The LGBT History Month list was finalized when the Equality Forum had sources who said Queen Latifah would come out on her talk show. She has since said that she would not speak about her private life on her show. Hiking in the Ozarks 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... Saturday, October 19th and 26th, 2013 Fall color hike in Arkansas lead by Doyle Wilson and Sherlene Bunnell. The group will hike on Saturday October 19th, 2013 and again on Saturday October 26th, 2013. Come join as we head to Ponca, Arkansas in search of Fall. We will be hiking The Whitaker Point Trail to The Hawksbill Crag. The Hawksbill Crag, also known as Whitaker Point, is located along the northern edge of the Upper Buffalo Wilderness in the Ozark National Forest, just south of the Buffalo National River. Please dress weather/ hiking appropriate. Bring water and snacks/lunch for hike, and don't forget your camera. For more information or to RSVP, please call Mary Jones at 918.743.4297 or visit the Facebook Event page. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events "Mr & Miss Harvest 2013 Pageant" Friday, November 1st, 2013 -10:00 pm @ TNT's (NO COVER) Open to anyone 21+ Mr. (Male Impersonation - Any male or female willing to perform as a male) and Miss (Female Impersonation - Any male or female willing to perform as a female). Any Legal Talent - Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Drag, Comedians. Both winners receive a fun crown, nice prize (valued at $25) along with a Crowning Number (where you get to keep the your tips). Partial proceeds for this pageant benefit - OkEq's SAGE Program Host / MC's - Marquises to Reign VI George McCauslan & Rusty Clyma For more information contact George or Rusty or email impcourtok@gmail.com "Military Ball" Saturday, November 9, 2013 Club Majestic Tulsa 9 - Close Doors open at 9 pm (21+ Only, NO Cover before 10:30 pm) NO Cover 21+ only Proceeds to Benefit - Disabled American Veteran Come dressed in your Military Uniforms or something to support your 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... favorite branch of the Military. Bring plenty of money to purchase items from the silent auction or a 50/50 raffle ticket. A March of the Military Flags / Candle Lighting for lost Military and a Tribute to Empress Jose I - the Widow Norton (founder of the International Court System and a Veteran) at Midnight There is no show this is a Ball. So please come out and show your support for our Veterans. 50/50 Raffle Silent Auction with items from the following The Gayly Tulsa Leather (T.U.L.S.A.) Tulsa Jolt A Li'l Bit Retro Aunt B's Sweets and Treats Embassy Suites Tulsa Garden Trug Aloft Tulsa Downtown Club Majestic Tulsa and others The International Court System Military Quilt will be at this event to help raise even more money as it is taken around to patrons. For more information or to donate In-Kind Items for the Silent Auction contact King Father Scotty on the Court Facebook Page or email ICAO @ impcourtok@gmail.com Donations can also be made on the ICAO website www.impcourtok.webs.com Equality Center Pride Store Brand new in the Pride Store, "Oklahomo" Long Sleeve Shirts. From sizes Small to 5 XL, Only $18 Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items 4/23/26, 11:22 AM �Firefox 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-15th--2013... Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'A Woman Like That: Lesbian and Bisexual Writers Tell Their Coming Out Stories ' Edited By Joan Larkin You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The act of "coming out" has the power to transform every aspect of a woman's life: family, friendships, career, sexuality, spirituality. An essential element of self-realization, it is the unabashed acceptance of one's "outlaw" standing in a predominantly heterosexual world. These accounts -- sometimes heart-wrenching, often exhilarating -- encompass a wide breadth of backgrounds and experiences. From a teenager institutionalized for her passion for women to the mother who must come out to her young sons at the risk of losing them -- from the cautious academic to the raucous liberated femme -- each woman represented here tells of forging a unique path toward the difficult but emancipating recognition of herself. Extending from the 1940s to the present day, these intensely personal stories in turn reflect a unique history of the changing social mores that affected each woman's ability to determine the shape of her own life. Together they form an ornate tapestry of lesbian and bisexual experience in the United States over the past half-century. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! TU A Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:22 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/51152cf275e8185bdd97a47441c032c9.pdf e20f6c8f6b20eaa9f9a3e2eae3a74390 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews August 8th, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day EBA Matching Grant Welcome to the eNews. OkEq would like to thank everyone who participated in the Gamily Back to School Carnival. It was an amazing success. Speical thanks to Gamily Intern Samantha Checotah! eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality SAGE Pool Party The Clobber Verses Back to School Carnival Fall Ball 2013 Intro to LGBTQ Lit The eNews for the week of August 8th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Council Oak Mens Chorale Cooling Station Mosaic Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK DIVAS Drag Queen Bingo Tulsa Threat Coach Russell Bennett Award Board of Directors Volunteer Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of their 25 years together, Angela Sivadon and Mary Robinson made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and sponsored the Equality Center and OkEq programming for the day of Thursday, August 1st, 2013. Find Us on Facebook OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, August 15th, 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... OkEq Art Exhibit Thank You and Congratulations, Angela and Mary! Click here to commemorate your special day with OkEq's Voice, a Day campaign -Be -Our -- -Give ---- - The August exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature "POSING" Vintage Beefcake and Homoerotic Photos Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The August Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Enhance Skin & Body Medical Spa. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Enhance Skin & Body Medical Spa 6616 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Findoutmore with for Equality - about - -membership ----Oklahomans ---- - -and learn how to make your donation today. 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... SAGE Tulsa Pool Party Tuesday, August 27th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will have an encore pool party on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be Potluck, so bring your favorite summer dish. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org to RSVP. sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & TramgcndC'r Elders ~ poo/party The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Mondays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org Spectrum Knits The Clobber Verses - Religion Workshop 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading two sessions of a religion workshop called "The Clobber Verses". These sessions will entail various faith leaders in Tulsa providing historical, social, pastoral and theological background on the Bible passages that Grieving Well 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... are used to justify homophobia. The first session will be on Monday, August 26th, 2013 at 7:00 pm when the workshop will look at the passages in the Old Testament. The workshop will look at New Testament passages during the second session, which will be the following night, Tuesday, August 27th at 7:00 pm. Both sessions will begin with a 30 - 45 minute presentation by a Biblical scholar from Phillips Theological Seminary. Each presentation will by followed by a brief Q&A, and then small group discussions of personal experiences with the texts. After the small group discussions, a panel of local pastors will answer additional questions. If you've ever been clobbered by someone using the Bible as a weapon, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to learn what the Bible actually says, and ways you can be confident that you have a special place in Creation. These forums are open to all, regardless of belief system. For more information, please contact Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com. Gamily Back to School Carnival Sunday, August 4th, 2013 OkEq's Gamily Program would like to thank all the participants, volunteers and school supply donors at the 1st Annual back to School Carnival. 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Over 100 kids and families were given supplies for the new school year and were able to meet and mingle with other gay parents or parents with LGBT children. The families enjoyed carnival games, story time, face painting and pony rides. Photos by Steven Michaels Photography SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbia n, Bisexual E< Tramgender Elders Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 NERDception Every other Tuesday Resumes Sept 3rd 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 7 of 14 4/23/26, 11:08 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Counseling Services Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Lambda Al-Anon Every other Wednesday August 14th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Rainbow Writers 1m1mrn �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... Tulsa Metro Softball League Fall Ball Registration 2013 Fall Ball 2013 Registration Now Open! Teams will be selected at random from a "hat" at the Fall Draft Event; all players must register and pay dues online to be eligible to play. No cash or checks will be accepted at any time. Click here to get more information on the Fall Ball 2013 Draft Party and to sign up. Fall Ball Player Dues are $40 per player. Game Dates & Times: TBD, but will be Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm beginning in mid-September and ending late October. Games will play at Carl Smith Softball Complex located at 17120 E. 21st Street in Tulsa. www.tulsametrosoftball.com the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Business Alliance EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Intro to LGBTQ Literature Tulsa Community College Fall 2013 Schedule Are your literary tastes a little more colorful than some? Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Maybe you need a taste of LGBTQ Literature! Introduction to LGBTQ Literature Coming to TCC for Fall 2013 ENGL 2993, Section 390, CRN 17124 Online, 16 week course taught by Dr. Allen Culpeper Tentative reading list: Maurice by E. M. Forster, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jenette Winterson, Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin, Eighty-Sixed by David Feinberg, Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchhill, The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman, Pages for You by Sylvia Brownrigg, Love Speaks Its Name: Gay and Lesbian Love Poems edited by J.D. McClatchy For more information contact: Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... allen.culpepper@tulsacc.edu ---918.595.7647 Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals Mondays; 7:00 pm Rehearsals for Council Oak Mens Chorale Winter Season 2013 Performance will continue on Mondays, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church Fellowship Hall - 2900 S. Harvard Ave. New singers are welcome! The concert will feature holiday seasonal music both traditional and popular, including All Through the Night, Ave Maria(Biebl), God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Little Drummer Boy, Holly Jolly councJI oal< moos chorale Christmas, Jingle Bells and more. council oak Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Visit www.counciloak.org for additional information Cooling Station The Equality Center will act as a cooling station for Tulsa citizens When the National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warnings, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will act as an official cooling station for the City of Tulsa. If you know someone who does not have adequate airconditioning, please encourage them to utilize the Equality Center. Pets crated or on leashes are also welcome. If you would like to assist the Equality Center as we serve the citizens of Tulsa you may make donations of bottled water or financial gifts to cover expenses associated with hosting our neighbors in need. The Cooling Station hours are 12 pm to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Mosaic Diversity Business Awards Survey Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Mission: Mosaic will educate, lead, and influence businesses on creating diverse and inclusive workforce cultures to enhance their competitive advantage. • rrax:c Mosaic is launching a survey to identify businesses that powered by the tulsa regional chamber have a commitment to creating inclusive cultures in our region. Their goal is to establish a baseline of area employers, for profit and nonprofit (government, education & foundations), working towards developing diverse and inclusive cultures through multiple approaches. The survey questions are tied to metrics most frequently utilized in diversity and inclusion awards regionally and nationally. We hope to identify ten for profits and ten nonprofits for our region's Top 20 Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... Inclusive Cultures. � Link to Mosaic's D&I Survey The survey will close at end of business August 9th, 2013. The results of the survey will be shared at Mosaic's inaugural Economic Inclusion Forum October 21st, 2013. H.O.P.E.'s 15th Anniversary Celebration "DIVAS" Event Friday, August 23rd, 2013; 6:30 pm Doubletree Warren Place 6110 South Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 75136 H.O.P.E.'s 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION "DIVAS" EVENT Reception 6:30 pm Concert 7:45 pm FEATURING: Cindy Cain Pam - Van Dyke Christy Hanewinkel - Tavis Minner Heather Richetto-Rumley - John Sawyer Jeff Cherblanc - Phena Hackett - Mark Gibson Celebrating H.O.P.E.'s 15 years of providing HIV and Hepatitis prevention, education, testing, and linkage to medical care and social services in the Tulsa Community and 25 surrounding counties. For more information, visit hopetesting.org or click here for ticket purchases and sponsorships. Drag Queen Bingo benefiting Our House Too Saturday, August 24th, 2013; Doors open at 7:00 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel 100 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... Drag Queen Bingo 2013 August 24th, 2013 Hyatt Regency Hotel 7:30 - 10:00 pm $30 Bingo like your mother never played... This annual event and fundraiser for Our House Too will be held August 24th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Female impersonators will bring dazzling entertainment and fabulous bingo prizes for this, the eighth year, beginning at 7:30 and ending at 10:00 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. A silent auction and a 50/50 raffle will be held and, of course, several rousing games of bingo will be played! Some of your favorite artists will perform glittering numbers to wow the crowd. Tickets for Drag Queen Bingo 2013 are $30 per person and advanced tickets are available online through PayPal. Purchase an indivdual ticket Reserve a Table Reserve a Premium Table Reserve a Runway Table For more information on table packages please contact Our House Too at 918.688.2144 or DQB@ourhousetoo.com Our House Too is a nonprofit organization serving to eliminate the social isolation of people living with HIV/ AIDS in the Tulsa area. In addition to providing monthly activities and holiday celebrations, Our House Too offers food baskets, a toiletry and household pantry and weekly lunches. ourhousetoo.com Women's Tackle Football Coaching Position Available Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is looking for a qualified head coach for the 2014 season. The Threat is a non-profit, semi-pro, fullcontact women's tackle football team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A member of the Women's Football Alliance since 2011, the Threat is a combination of beginner and intermediate adult athletes with a love for competitive football. The Threat off-season training begins in December, with games starting in April. The regular season consists of 8 games. All games are on Saturday nights, 4 home, and 4 away to surrounding states. Additional postseason games are to be determined on team performance. This is a paid position and all traveling accommodations will be covered by the team. For more information send an email to tulsaWTF@yahoo.com or visit www.tulsathreat.com 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation Saturday, September 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 S Peoria Ave MIKEY WEINSTEIN GUUTSl"fAKt:IIAT ANNUAL RUSHU ■ ENNOT AWARD The 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation will occur on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria Ave in Tulsa. Our guest speaker for this event will be Mikey Weinstein, Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF). PRESENTATION ::.r~,.~~r3 BEGINS 2:00pm ALL SOULS UNITAfllAN CMUltCM 2952 S, PEORIA TULSA,OK A Dire Natio n al Security '11trcat : The Destruction ofthe Wall Separating Church and Sla te in the U.S. Armed forces ~ 1 • -,-._lUMCE The Russell Bennett Faith and Courage Award is presented annually to an individual or group who embodies Rev Russell Bennett's commitment to the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance. Rev Bennett was one of the principal founders of the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance, and he was one of those happy warriors who was always willing to stand in the breach or to lead the charge on a long list of issues. The Board is still taking nominations for the recipient of this year's award, and the recipient will be announced soon. Michael L. "Mikey" Weinstein, the Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), will be the guest speaker for this event. His presentation is entitled "A Dire National Security Threat: The Destruction of the Wall Separating Church and State in the U.S. Armed Forces." To RSVP and be kept up-to-date on this event, please sign up on the Facebook Event page. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Voting members must be current in their $50 OkEq membership fee by September 11th, 2013. olu r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa , your local action center! ULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 8th, 2013 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-8th--2013.h... r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:08 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/5f5c5e1193d4b846f22f57218d1e4153.pdf 405463d27da029ba210309b9a7cfc011 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 14th, 2013 1 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-14th--2013.... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews August 14th, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor EBA Matching Grant Board of Directors Welcome to the eNews. OkEq is planning a group trip to Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend on November 1st - 3rd, 2013. Space will be limited. Look for the details next week! eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality SAGE Pool Party OUT in Eureka The Clobber Verses Tulsa Unites Against Bullying Fall Ball 2013 The eNews for the week of August 14th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Counseling Services End of Life Presentation Choregus Productions Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Cooling Station DIVAS Drag Queen Bingo Tulsa Threat Coach Russell Bennett Award Pride Store Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Rainbow Library Volunteer Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook Find Us on Facebook The August Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Enhance Skin & Body Medical Spa. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Enhance Skin & Body Medical Spa 6616 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 George Kaiser Family Foundation 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 14th, 2013 2 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-14th--2013.... Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, August 15th, 7:00 pm GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Findout more about with Oklahomans forEquality and --membership -----learn how to make your donation today. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Voting members must be current in their $50 OkEq membership fee by September 11th, 2013. SAGE Tulsa Pool Party Tuesday, August 27th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will have an encore pool party on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be Potluck, so bring your favorite summer dish. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org to RSVP. OkEq Art Exhibit The August exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature "POSING" Vintage Beefcake and Homoerotic Photos - - - --- sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, le5b1an, Bisexual & Transgender Elders ~ poo/party The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 14th, 2013 3 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-14th--2013.... Counseling Services OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka? We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over to Eureka to celebrate Diversity Weekend. Premium packages will include a two night stay at the Basin Park Hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs and transportation on the party bus to and from Eureka. Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Mondays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Package prices and details on how to book your spot will be announced soon. Space will be limited so make your plans now to celebrate Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs with OkEq. If interested, please get your name on the list by emailing Lucas.Green@OkEq.org. The Clobber Verses - Religion Workshop Grieving Well 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 14th, 2013 4 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-14th--2013.... Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading two sessions of a religion workshop called "The Clobber Verses". These sessions will entail various faith leaders in Tulsa providing historical, social, pastoral and theological background on the Bible passages that are used to justify homophobia. The first session will be on Monday, August 26th, 2013 at 7:00 pm when the forum will look at the passages in the Old Testament. The forum will look at New Testament passages during the second session, which will be the following night, Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. We will begin each session with a 30-45 minute presentation by a biblical scholar from Phillips Theological Seminary. On Monday, August 26, we will hear from Lisa Davison, PhD, Johnnie Eargle Cadieux Professor of Hebrew Bible, and Tuesday we will hear from Dennis T Smith, ThD, LaDonna Kramer Meinders Professor of New Testament. Each presentation will by followed by a brief Q&A, and then small group discussions of personal experiences with the texts. After the small group discussions, a panel of local pastors will answer additional questions. 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather If you've ever been clobbered by someone using the Bible as a weapon, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to learn what the Bible actually says, what current scholarship says about how we might understand those verses in the 21st century, and ways you can be confident that you have a special place in Creation. These forums are open to all, regardless of belief system. For more information, please contact Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com. "Tulsa Unites Against Bullying" Rally Sunday, August 25th, 2013; 3:00 - 6:00 pm Guthrie Green 111 E Brady St OCCJ and the Anti-Bullying Colleboralion of Tulsa present: SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Back-to-school celebration of community members dedicated lo ending bullying. $UJU/JJg, Alig,. 25, 2013 • 3-6 pm • {)u1Jll'ie (}rem Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice and the Anti-Bullying 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 14th, 2013 5 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-14th--2013.... Collaboration of Tulsa will present Tulsa Unites Against Bullying on Sunday, August 25th, 2013 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Please contact OCCJ at 918.583.1361 for more information on the rally or having an information booth at the event. sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbia n, Bisexual E< Tramgender Elders Tulsa Metro Softball League Fall Ball Registration 2013 Fall Ball 2013 Registration Now Open! Teams will be selected at random from a "hat" at the Fall Draft Event; all players must register and pay dues online to be eligible to play. No cash or checks will be accepted at any time. Click here to get more information on the Fall Ball 2013 Draft Party and to sign up. Fall Ball Player Dues are $40 per player. Game Dates & Times: TBD, but will be Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm beginning in mid-September and ending late October. Games will play at Carl Smith Softball Complex located at 17120 E. 21st Street in Tulsa. www.tulsametrosoftball.com New Counseling Services Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment Eric Jett is joining OkEq's counseling services and will see people on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric by phone at 918.850.0987 or email him at E.Jett@OkEq.org NERDception End of Life Arrangements Presentation Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013; 10:30 am Thursday, September 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm Taking the time to design your service is a loving act, and not a difficult one. Floral Haven invites you to explore the seemingly infinite number of ways to celebrate and honor a life. Equality Business Alliance member, Floral Haven Funeral Home, will have two End of Life Arrangement presentations on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 at 10:30 am and Thursday, September 5th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. The September 3rd presentation will be for the SAGE Tulsa group and will include a pancake breakfast. On September 5th there will be an evening presentation for the community. For more information on Floral Haven and their services, Every other Tuesday Resumes Sept 3rd 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 14th, 2013 6 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-14th--2013.... please visit www.floralhaven.com FLORAL HAVEN Funerul li omc c1n<.1 Ccmetcr~- Choregus Productions "EQUALITY" Discount 5 Shows for $100 Choregus Productions is offering new subscribers the opportunity to purchase season tickets for FIVE contemporary dance performances for the low price of $100 - that is half off the single ticket price of $40 for each performance. To receive the discount, call 918.688.6112 and give the code word "EQUALITY." Check www.choregus.org for more information on the performances included in the 2013 - 2014 season. Cooling Station The Equality Center will act as a cooling station for Tulsa citizens When the National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warnings, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will act as an official cooling station for the City of Tulsa. If you know someone who does not have adequate airconditioning, please encourage them to utilize the Equality Center. Pets crated or on leashes are also welcome. If you would like to assist the Equality Center as we serve the citizens of Tulsa you may make donations of bottled water or financial gifts to cover expenses associated with hosting our neighbors in need. The Cooling Station hours are 12 pm to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. H.O.P.E.'s 15th Anniversary Celebration "DIVAS" Event Friday, August 23rd, 2013; 6:30 pm Doubletree Warren Place 6110 South Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 75136 H.O.P.E.'s 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION "DIVAS" EVENT Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �~ For more information, visit hopetesting.org or click here for ticket purchases and sponsorships. Drag Queen Bingo benefiting Our House Too Saturday, August 24th, 2013; Doors open at 7:00 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel 100 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 Drag Queen Bingo 2013 August 24th, 2013 Hyatt Regency Hotel 7:30 - 10:00 pm $30 Bingo like your mother never played... This annual event and fundraiser for Our House Too will be held August 24th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Female impersonators will bring dazzling entertainment and fabulous bingo prizes for this, the eighth year, beginning at 7:30 and ending at 10:00 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. A silent auction and a 50/50 raffle will be held and, of course, several rousing games of bingo will be played! Some of your favorite artists will Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday August 14th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services 4/23/26, 11:08 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-14th--2013.... Cindy Cain Pam - Van Dyke Christy Hanewinkel - Tavis Minner Heather Richetto-Rumley - John Sawyer Jeff Cherblanc - Phena Hackett - Mark Gibson FEATURING: Reception 6:30 pm Concert 7:45 pm f' o ~~ :A~ Celebrating H.O.P.E.'s 15 years of providing HIV and Hepatitis prevention, education, testing, and linkage to medical care and social services in the Tulsa Community and 25 surrounding counties. OkEq eNews August 14th, 2013 7 of 10 rn ~ �OkEq eNews August 14th, 2013 8 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-14th--2013.... perform glittering numbers to wow the crowd. Tickets for Drag Queen Bingo 2013 are $30 per person and advanced tickets are available online through PayPal. Purchase an indivdual ticket Reserve a Table Reserve a Premium Table Reserve a Runway Table For more information on table packages please contact Our House Too at 918.688.2144 or DQB@ourhousetoo.com Our House Too is a nonprofit organization serving to eliminate the social isolation of people living with HIV/ AIDS in the Tulsa area. In addition to providing monthly activities and holiday celebrations, Our House Too offers food baskets, a toiletry and household pantry and weekly lunches. ourhousetoo.com Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Women's Tackle Football Coaching Position Available Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is looking for a qualified head coach for the 2014 season. The Threat is a non-profit, semi-pro, fullcontact women's tackle football team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A member of the Women's Football Alliance since 2011, the Threat is a combination of beginner and intermediate adult athletes with a love for competitive football. The Threat off-season training begins in December, with games starting in April. The regular season consists of 8 games. All games are on Saturday nights, 4 home, and 4 away to surrounding states. Additional postseason games are to be determined on team performance. This is a paid position and all traveling accommodations will be covered by the team. For more information send an email to tulsaWTF@yahoo.com or visit www.tulsathreat.com Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation Saturday, September 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 S Peoria Ave The 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation will occur on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria Ave in Tulsa. Our guest speaker for this event will be Mikey Weinstein, Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF). MIKEY WEINSTEIN GUDl IP,EAK.ut AT ANNUAL RUSU:LL IENNffl AWARD PRESENTATION :~~~.~!~ BEGlttS 2:00pm ALL SOULS UNITARlAN CHURCM 2952 $ . PEORIA TULSA,OK A Dire Natio n a l Security TI1rcat: The Destruction oflhe Wall Separating Church and Static in lhe U.S. Armed Forres Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals 1NTUfAITH ALUANCf The Russell Bennett Faith and Courage Award is presented annually to an individual or group who embodies Rev Russell Bennett's commitment to the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance. Rev Bennett was one of the principal founders of the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance, and he was one of those happy warriors who was always willing to stand in the breach or to lead the charge on a long list of issues. The Board is still taking nominations for the recipient of this year's award, and the recipient will be announced soon. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 14th, 2013 9 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-14th--2013.... Michael L. "Mikey" Weinstein, the Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), will be the guest speaker for this event. His presentation is entitled "A Dire National Security Threat: The Destruction of the Wall Separating Church and State in the U.S. Armed Forces." the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet To RSVP and be kept up-to-date on this event, please sign up on the Facebook Event page. Equality Center Pride Store The Pride Store at the Equality Center has been undergoing some reorganizing and restocking. Be sure to come by and check out the new items and the newly discounted items. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Out of Sync' by Lance Bass You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center At sixteen, Lance Bass received a phone call from Justin Timberlake that would change his life forever. Soon after, he left his small-town home in Clinton, Mississippi, to join an emerging musical group called *NSYNC. Two years later *NSYNC was inspiring Beatles-esque mania around the world, becoming the face of the new MTV generation, and earning the all-time record for most album sales in a single day (more Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm 4/23/26, 11:08 AM �OkEq eNews August 14th, 2013 10 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-14th--2013.... than one million) and in a single week for No Strings Attached. He's remained in the spotlight ever since, and here he talks in depth for the first time about his childhood, his astonishing experiences as a young man and Christian growing up in one of the biggest bands in the world, his shock and frustration at the band's eventual dissolution, and his subsequent career, including his four months in Russia, training to become a cosmonaut. He also frankly discusses life as a gay man -- his first same-sex relationship at twenty-one, his struggle to keep his sexuality hidden from *NSYNC's fans in case it jeopardized the band's success, and the true circumstances that led to his decision to publicly come out at the age of twenty-seven. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Full of fascinating behind-the-scenes lore and revealing insights from a pop star who, until now, has been notoriously private. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! TU A Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:08 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/d59761cb2c8224eedbc28a4507bddbc3.pdf d39c0a49ac8376eaa52a6718f40f2479 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews August 22nd, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Give a Day Matching Grant Board of Directors Welcome to the eNews. There are two greats events for the community this weekend! H.O.P.E DIVAS and Drag Queen Bingo! Be sure to purchase your tickets and show your support. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Tulsa Unites Against Bullying SAGE Pool Party OUT in Eureka The Clobber Verses Gamily Family The eNews for the week of August 22nd, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Tulsa International Airport First Thursday Art Gallery Submissions Tulsa to Orlando Non-Stop Starts October 25 AllegiantAir.com allegiant" Tulsa Travel Is our deal: International Airport Fall Ball 2013 Counseling Services End of Life Presentation Choregus Productions DIVAS Drag Queen Bingo Tulsa Threat Coach Russell Bennett Award Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of their engagement, Summer and Hannah Knox made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and are sponsoring OkEq programming for the day of Sunday, August 25th, 2013. OK Mr. Leather 2014 St Jerome Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, September 19th, 7:00 pm Thank You and Congratulations, Summer and Hannah! Click here to commemorate your special day with OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign -------- --- - George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. OkEq Art Exhibit GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and --------------------- -learn how to make your donation today. The August exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature "POSING" Vintage Beefcake and Homoerotic Photos Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Voting members must be current in their $50 OkEq membership fee by September 11th, 2013. Click here to view nominated candidates. "Tulsa Unites Against Bullying" Rally Sunday, August 25th, 2013; 3:00 - 6:00 pm Guthrie Green 111 E Brady St OCCJ and the Anti-Bullying Collaboration of Tulsa present: Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Back-to-school celebration of community members dedicated lo ending bullying. jlllldag,, Alig,. 25, 2013 • J-6 pm, • guuu,ie green The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice and the Anti-Bullying Collaboration of Tulsa will present Tulsa Unites Against Bullying on Sunday, August 25th, 2013 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Please contact OCCJ at 918.583.1361 for more information on the rally or having an information booth at the event. SAGE Tulsa Pool Party Tuesday, August 27th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will have an encore pool party on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be Potluck, so bring your favorite summer dish. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org to RSVP. sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, lesb ian, Bisexual & TramgC'ndC'r EldC'rs Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Mondays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org ~ poo/party The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... Grieving Well OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka? We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over to Eureka Springs for Diversity Weekend. We've got a seat for you on the Party Bus and that is only $75 per passenger. For your hotel reservations, we have a block set up at the Basin Park Hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs and the Best Western Inn Eureka Springs. The bus will leave at 12:00 pm and drop off passengers at their hotel. Click here to reserve your seat on the party bus. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage - Se1V1ces and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders It's time to make your hotel reservations for our upcoming trip! BASIN PARK A MA,B NUSONI ·GRAND ll •O TEL For the Basin Park Hotel, please click on the link below and it will take you to our group's reservation landing page. Follow the directions to book your lodging. Guest room rates includes breakfast. $184.00 per night (Excludes Tax). http://www.basinparkreservations.com/zoklahomans-for-equality/ l{imm'lb For the Best Western Inn Eureka Springs, please call 479.253.9551 and ask for a room in the "Oklahomans for Equality" block. Guest room rate includes breakfast. $105.25 per night (Excludes Tax). Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 The Clobber Verses - Religion Workshop Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Rev. Bob Lawrence is organizing two sessions of a religion workshop called "The Clobber Verses". These sessions will entail various faith leaders in Tulsa providing historical, social, pastoral and theological background on the Bible passages that are used to justify homophobia. The first session will be on Monday, August 26th, 2013 at 7:00 pm when the forum will look at the passages in the Old Testament. The forum will look at New Testament passages during the second session, which will be the following night, Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. We will begin each session with a 30-45 minute presentation by a biblical scholar from Phillips Theological Seminary. On Monday, August 26, we will hear from Lisa Davison, PhD, Johnnie Eargle Cadieux Professor of Hebrew Bible, and Tuesday we will hear from Dennis T Smith, ThD, LaDonna Kramer Meinders Professor of New Testament. NERDception Every other Tuesday Resumes Sept 3rd 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... Each presentation will by followed by a brief Q&A, and then small group discussions of personal experiences with the texts. After the small group discussions, a panel of local pastors will answer additional questions. niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com If you've ever been clobbered by someone using the Bible as a weapon, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to learn what the Bible actually says, what current scholarship says about how we might understand those verses in the 21st century, and ways you can be confident that you have a special place in Creation. These forums are open to all, regardless of belief system. For more information, please contact Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com. Gamily featured family for the week of August 22nd This week's featured Gamily Family is Heather Threadgill and Angel Adams and their 2 year-old daughter Hadley Adams-Threadgill. Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org. "First Thursday" Art Show Reception September 5th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The September OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the extensive works of Tulsa Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �Tulsa Metro Softball League Fall Ball Registration 2013 Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday September 4th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:09 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... Please submit by e-mail to alliejensen@cox.net, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" The OkEq Art Gallery Committee has a "no repeat" policy, so will only consider proposals from those who have not previously exhibited in the gallery, (excepting MOREcolor participation). Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. OkEq hosts an opening night reception for the artist(s), which beginning in January will be held on the first Friday of the month, and close on the last Wednesday. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Deadline for submissions is October 15th, 2013. Notifications will be sent out by November 1st, 2013. The art gallery at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Exhibition Calendar. The gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 JPEG images which characterize your current work. Submission deadline is October 15th, 2013 2014 Art Gallery Submissions artist Artie Smoote in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 5th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 7 of 14 111mm11 �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... Fall Ball 2013 Registration Now Open! On Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at 5:00 pm, TMSL will host the Fall Ball Draft party at New Age Renegade. Teams will be selected at random from a "hat". All players must register and pay dues online to be eligible to play. No cash or checks will be accepted at any time. Click here to get more information on the Fall Ball 2013 Draft Party and to sign up. Fall Ball Player Dues are $40 per player. Game Dates & Times: Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm beginning September 15th, 2013 through October 27th, 2013. Games will play at Carl Smith Softball Complex located at 17120 E. 21st Street in Tulsa. www.tulsametrosoftball.com New Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Eric Jett is joining OkEq's counseling services and will see people on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric by phone at 918.850.0987 or email him at E.Jett@OkEq.org End of Life Arrangements Presentation Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013; 10:30 am Thursday, September 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm Taking the time to design your service is a loving act, and not a difficult one. Floral Haven invites you to explore the seemingly infinite number of ways to celebrate and honor a life. Equality Business Alliance member, Floral Haven Funeral Home, will have two End of Life Arrangement presentations on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 at 10:30 am and Thursday, September 5th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. The September 3rd presentation will be for the SAGE Tulsa group and will include a pancake breakfast. On September 5th there will be an evening presentation for the community. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno For more information on Floral Haven and their services, please visit www.floralhaven.com It; '\ FLORAL HAVEN tii'j;· ~ •.- Funernl I-tome and Ccmetcr~_/ 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... Choregus Productions "EQUALITY" Discount 5 Shows for $100 Choregus Productions is offering new subscribers the opportunity to purchase season tickets for FIVE contemporary dance performances for the low price of $100 - that is half off the single ticket price of $40 for each performance. To receive the discount, call 918.688.6112 and give the code word "EQUALITY." Check www.choregus.org for more information on the performances included in the 2013 - 2014 season. H.O.P.E.'s 15th Anniversary Celebration "DIVAS" Event Friday, August 23rd, 2013; 6:30 pm Doubletree Warren Place 6110 South Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 75136 H.O.P.E.'s 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION "DIVAS" EVENT Reception 6:30 pm Concert 7:45 pm FEATURING: Cindy Cain Pam - Van Dyke Christy Hanewinkel - Tavis Minner Heather Richetto-Rumley - John Sawyer Jeff Cherblanc - Phena Hackett - Mark Gibson Celebrating H.O.P.E.'s 15 years of providing HIV and Hepatitis prevention, education, testing, and linkage to medical care and social services in the Tulsa Community and 25 surrounding counties. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. For more information, visit hopetesting.org or click here for ticket 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... purchases and sponsorships. Drag Queen Bingo benefiting Our House Too Saturday, August 24th, 2013; Doors open at 7:00 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel 100 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Drag Queen Bingo 2013 August 24th, 2013 Hyatt Regency Hotel 7:30 - 10:00 pm $30 Bingo like your mother never played... This annual event and fundraiser for Our House Too will be held August 24th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Female impersonators will bring dazzling entertainment and fabulous bingo prizes for this, the eighth year, beginning at 7:30 and ending at 10:00 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. A silent auction and a 50/50 raffle will be held and, of course, several rousing games of bingo will be played! Some of your favorite artists will perform glittering numbers to wow the crowd. Tickets for Drag Queen Bingo 2013 are $30 per person and advanced tickets are available online through PayPal. Purchase an indivdual ticket Reserve a Table Reserve a Premium Table Reserve a Runway Table For more information on table packages please contact Our House Too at 918.688.2144 or DQB@ourhousetoo.com MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org --- Our House Too is a nonprofit organization serving to eliminate the social isolation of people living with HIV/ AIDS in the Tulsa area. In addition to providing monthly activities and holiday celebrations, Our House Too offers food baskets, a toiletry and household pantry and weekly lunches. ourhousetoo.com Women's Tackle Football Coaching Position Available Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is looking for a qualified head coach for the 2014 season. The Threat is a non-profit, semi-pro, full-contact women's tackle football team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A member of the Women's Football Alliance since 2011, the Threat is a combination of beginner and Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org --- 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... intermediate adult athletes with a love for competitive football. The Threat off-season training begins in December, with games starting in April. The regular season consists of 8 games. All games are on Saturday nights, 4 home, and 4 away to surrounding states. Additional postseason games are to be determined on team performance. This is a paid position and all traveling accommodations will be covered by the team. For more information send an email to tulsaWTF@yahoo.com or visit www.tulsathreat.com Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation Saturday, September 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 S Peoria Ave MIKEY WEINSTEIN GUEST ll'UKut AT ANNUAL RUSSEU BENNETI AWARD The 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation will occur on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria Ave in Tulsa. Our guest speaker for this event will be Mikey Weinstein, Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF). PRESENTATION :~~2~.~ ! i i IEGJNS 2:00pm ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH 2952 S. PEORIA TULSA,OK A Dire Natio n al Security ·n 1reat : The Destruction of the Wall Separati ng Church and Stat:c ___ ---- in the U.S. Armed f"orces ~ _., t • INTU~AfTH AlllAHCf .,_ The Russell Bennett Faith and Courage Award is presented annually to an individual or group who embodies Rev Russell Bennett's commitment to the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance. Rev Bennett was one of the principal founders of the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance, and he was one of those happy warriors who was always willing to stand in the breach or to lead the charge on a long list of issues. The Board is still taking nominations for the recipient of this year's award, and the recipient will be announced soon. Michael L. "Mikey" Weinstein, the Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), will be the guest speaker for this event. His presentation is entitled "A Dire National Security Threat: The Destruction of the Wall Separating Church and State in the U.S. Armed Forces." To RSVP and be kept up-to-date on this event, please sign up on the Facebook Event page. Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2014 October 18th - 20th, 2013 October in Oklahoma - when a chill starts to fill the air... it's a perfect time to throw on a little bit of Leather! The Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association is proud to be producing the 25th Oklahoma Mr. Leather contest. From our infamous Bar Crawl Friday night, to educational classes on Saturday afternoon, and the contest itself on Saturday night, this weekend is set to be one for the record books! Early bird registration is only $60, which gets you in to all of the festivities, as well as the Hospitality Suite at the host hotel, commemorative OML XXV tshirt, pin, and dog tag, and maybe a few surprises! Our host hotel for this year is the Hyatt Downtown Tulsa, and rooms are only $79/night! 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... As well as sashing a new Oklahoma Mr. Leather who will be representing our state at the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend, the OML weekend helps raise money for charity. T.U.L.S.A. is a non-profit organization, and we also make a donation to other charitable organizations that help members of the Leather & kink communities. This year's charities are the Leather Archives & Museum, Mr. Friendly OKC, and the Sharon St. Cyr Fund. We have advertising and sponsorship opporunities available if you'd like to help us raise a little (or a LOT) of cash. For more information, check out the T.U.L.S.A. Event Website. September is a special month for St. Jerome Parish of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion (ECC) September 19 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Formation of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion (ECC) Although St. Jerome was founded in 1995, the parish has been a part of the ECC for four years. St. Jerome is celebrating the formation of the ECC with events throughout the month, giving people opportunity to discover the ECC. The first of these events is: An Evening at the Movies! On Tues. Sept.10th, 2013 at 7:00 pm we will show the documentary film, Saint of 9/11 which presents the turbulent, restless, spiritual and remarkable journey of Father Mychal Judge, OFM. Compassionate champion of the needy and forgotten, a beloved Fire Department Chaplain (he lost his life at the Twin Towers ministering to his men of the NYFD on 9/11), recovering alcoholic, and gay man who loved his priestly work. Inspired by his life, the documentary embraces Fr. Mychal's full humanity. St. Jerome would like to invite all first responders to come, receive a token of our appreciation for their Civil Service Popcorn and soft drinks will be served! Please see this space for other exciting events happening throughout the month of September. St. Jerome Parish, Event Center 205 West King Street Tulsa 918 582 3088 Equality Center Pride Store 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... The Pride Store at the Equality Center has been undergoing some reorganizing and restocking. Be sure to come by and check out the new items and the newly discounted items. And be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Since My Last Confession' by Scott Pomfret You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center hl'artbrcaking cry or p~in and a ddicrolls howl or laughter ... a complcrc delight.- \IKhad 8ronsk1. au1hor or P11lp ,..1<1_, MA Scott Pomfret serves as a lector at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston. He also writes gay porn. His boyfriend is a flaming atheist, and his boyfriend's Protestant grandmother considers Catholicism a sin worse than sodomy. From Pentecost to Pride, from the books of the Bible to the articles of the Advocate, Pomfret's wry, hysterically funny memoir maps with matchless humor the full spectrum of the gay Catholic experience. a gay catholic memoir t,cott ·)Pomfret 4/23/26, 11:09 AM �OkEq eNews August 22nd, 2013 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-22nd--2013... Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library •••~ .. Volunt er ru SA A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r----------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~----------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 11:09 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/0731b0b81ad3fd464c2291b36c6403fd.pdf e412394e7932b6f2dbe7d966696bc1e5 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews August 29th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Matching Grant Historic Rulings Board of Directors Welcome to the eNews. Today, the US Department of Treasurary and the IRS and the US Department of Health and Human Services Departments have made historic rulings in favor of LGBT inclusion. See below for all the details. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality End of Life Presentation First Thursday Art OUT in Eureka Guys Dine Too Equality Business Alliance The eNews for the week of August 29th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Tulsa International Airport OUTlaw Legal Series Gallery Submissions Tulsa to Orlando Non-Stop Fall Ball 2013 Lambda Bowling -League Choregus Productions Starts October 25 Russell Bennett Award AllegiantAir.com OK Mr. Leather 2014 Tulsa International Airport allegiant· Travel Is our deal: St Jerome Sisters in Song OYP Re-Sale Shop George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant OUT OK Festival Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Rainbow Library Pride Store Volunteer GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Find Us on Facebook Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and -----------learn how to make your donation today. Two Historic Rulings for LGBT Inclusion 4/23/26, 11:12 AM �OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... Oklahomans for Equality applauds the wonderful news from the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the federal recognition of same sex married couples for federal tax purposes, and Medicare coverage now applies equally to legally married same sex couples, regardless of where they reside. OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, September 19th, 7:00 pm The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today ruled that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. The ruling applies regardless of whether the couple lives in a jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage or a jurisdiction that does not recognize same-sex marriage. Click here for more information about the ruling. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a memo clarifying that all beneficiaries in private Medicare plans have access to equal coverage when it comes to care in a nursing home where their spouse lives. This is the first guidance issued by HHS in response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, which held section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. Click here for more information about the ruling. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Voting members must be current in their $50 OkEq membership fee by September 11th, 2013. Click here to view nominated candidates. OkEq Art Exhibit The August exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature "POSING" Vintage Beefcake and Homoerotic Photos End of Life Arrangements Presentation Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013; 10:30 am Thursday, September 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Taking the time to design your service is a loving act, and not a difficult one. Floral Haven invites you to explore the seemingly infinite number of ways to celebrate and honor a life. Equality Business Alliance member, Floral Haven Funeral Home, will have two End of Life Arrangement presentations sage· Services and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual &. Transgender Elders On Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 at 10:30 am, there will be a presentation for the SAGE Tulsa group. The morning presentation will include a pancake breakfast. Please RSVP to Lucas.Green@OkEq.org if you would like to attend. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members 4/23/26, 11:12 AM �OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... On Thursday, September 5th, 2013 at 6:30 pm, there will be an evening presentation for the community. For more information on Floral Haven and their services, please visit www.floralhaven.com ' ltJ FLORAL HAVEN C.i!'I ._..-, Funerul I-Jome und Ccmctcr~- Counseling Services "First Thursday" Art Show Reception September 5th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The September OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the extensive work of Tulsa artist Artie Smoote in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 5th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 Spectrum Knits Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka Springs. We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over to Eureka Springs. Click here for more information on Fall Diversity Weekend. 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well We've got a seat for you on the Party Bus. This Party Bus Pass will get you 4/23/26, 11:12 AM �OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... access to transportation on November 1st from Tulsa to Eureka Springs and back on November 3rd. The bus will leave on Friday, November 1st at 12:00 pm from the Equality Center and drop off passengers at their hotel in Eureka Springs. The Party Bus Pass will only cost $75 per passenger. This will save you on gas and mileage and give you a chance to party with the other travelers on the way to Eureka Springs Diversity Weekend! Click here to reserve your seat on the party bus. --------- It's time to make your hotel reservations for our upcoming trip! For your hotel reservations, we have a block set up at the Basin Park Hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs and the Best Western Inn Eureka Springs. 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather BASIN PARK A MA,G NUSON * ·GRAND ll •OTEL For the Basin Park Hotel, please click on the link below and it will take you to our group's reservation landing page. Follow the directions to book your lodging. Guest room rates includes breakfast. $184.00 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Basin Park, click here. Click below to make your reservation with the group http://www.basinparkreservations.com/zoklahomans-for-equality/ l{ilml'DI For the Best Western Euerka Inn, please call 479.253.9551 and ask for a room in the "Oklahomans for Equality" block. Guest room rate includes breakfast. $105.25 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Best Western Eureka Inn, click here. You are more than welcome to make your own plans for lodging in Eureka Springs for Diversity Weekend, but be sure to get your seat Party - on - -the -OkEq -- - -Bus! - Guys Dine Too Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013; 6:30 pm SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage Serv1Ces and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders The September meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at The Royal Dragon on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 around 6:30 pm. 4/23/26, 11:12 AM �OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... The Royal Dragon is located at 7837 E. 51st St. in the Fontana Shopping Center www.royaldragonbuffet.com Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The September Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Saks Fifth Avenue 1780 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, September 12th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. September's topic: Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Gay Divorce in Oklahoma 2014 Art Gallery Submissions Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LCP 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Submission deadline is October 15th, 2013 The art gallery at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Exhibition Calendar. The gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 Self Defense Class 4/23/26, 11:12 AM �OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... JPEG images which characterize your current work. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. OkEq hosts an opening night reception for the artist(s), which beginning in January will be held on the first Friday of the month, and close on the last Wednesday. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Deadline for submissions is October 15th, 2013. Notifications will be sent out by November 1st, 2013. The OkEq Art Gallery Committee has a "no repeat" policy, so will only consider proposals from those who have not previously exhibited in the gallery, (excepting MOREcolor participation). Please submit by e-mail to alliejensen@cox.net, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Tulsa Metro Softball League Fall Ball Registration 2013 Fall Ball 2013 Registration Now Open! On Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at 5:00 pm, TMSL will host the Fall Ball Draft party at New Age Renegade. Teams will be selected at random from a "hat". All players must register and pay dues online to be eligible to play. No cash or checks will be accepted at any time. Click here to get more information on the Fall Ball 2013 Draft Party and to sign up. Fall Ball Player Dues are $40 per player. Game Dates & Times: Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm beginning September 15th, 2013 through October 27th, 2013. Games will play at Carl Smith Softball Complex located at 17120 E. 21st Street in Tulsa. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Fall League Starts September 9th, 2013; 7:00 pm Andy B's 8711 South Lewis Tulsa Lambda Bowling League announces their fall teams are forming. Bowling teams will be selected Monday September 9th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. You may join an existing team or arrive with a team of 4. For more information, see the Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Facebook page. Lambda League meets at Andy B's Bowling Center. Handicapped league, all levels of bowling welcome, be prepared to have fun! Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) 4/23/26, 11:12 AM �OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... Choregus Productions "EQUALITY" Discount 5 Shows for $100 Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. a::ra=c:: Choregus Productions is offering new subscribers the opportunity to purchase season tickets for FIVE contemporary dance performances for the low price of $100 - that is half off the single ticket price of $40 for each performance. To receive the discount, call 918.688.6112 and give the code word "EQUALITY." Check www.choregus.org for more information on the performances included in the 2013 - 2014 season. 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation Saturday, September 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 S Peoria Ave MIKEY WEINSTEIN GUQT lf"lAKUt AT ANNUAL RUUIU BENNE'TI AWARD The 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation will occur on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria Ave in Tulsa. Our guest speaker for this event will be Mikey Weinstein, Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF). PRESENTATION - Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday September 4th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend ::.r~2~.~!I! BEG.I NS 2 :00pm ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CMURCH 2952 5 , PEORIA TULSA, OK A Dire National Security 'l11reat : The Destruction of the Wall Separating Ch u.r ch and S ta te in the U.S. Armed forces , --____ _ ----.~--~·--~ f Tl AIU AlUANCt: _.., The Russell Bennett Faith and Courage Award is presented annually to an individual or group who embodies Rev Russell Bennett's commitment to the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance. Rev Bennett was one of the principal founders of the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance, and he was one of those happy warriors who was always willing to stand in the breach or to lead the charge on a long list of issues. The Board is still taking nominations for the recipient of this year's award, and the recipient will be announced soon. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Michael L. "Mikey" Weinstein, the Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), will be the guest speaker for this event. His presentation is entitled "A Dire National Security Threat: The Destruction of the Wall Separating Church and State in the U.S. Armed Forces." Counseling Services To RSVP and be kept up-to-date on this event, please sign up on the Facebook Event page. Saturdays By appointment Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2014 October 18th - 20th, 2013 Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. 4/23/26, 11:12 AM �OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... October in Oklahoma - when a chill starts to fill the air... it's a perfect time to throw on a little bit of Leather! The Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association is proud to be producing the 25th Oklahoma Mr. Leather contest. From our infamous Bar Crawl Friday night, to educational classes on Saturday afternoon, and the contest itself on Saturday night, this weekend is set to be one for the record books! Early bird registration is only $60, which gets you in to all of the festivities, as well as the Hospitality Suite at the host hotel, commemorative OML XXV tshirt, pin, and dog tag, and maybe a few surprises! Our host hotel for this year is the Hyatt Downtown Tulsa, and rooms are only $79/night! As well as sashing a new Oklahoma Mr. Leather who will be representing our state at the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend, the OML weekend helps raise money for charity. T.U.L.S.A. is a non-profit organization, and we also make a donation to other charitable organizations that help members of the Leather & kink communities. This year's charities are the Leather Archives & Museum, Mr. Friendly OKC, and the Sharon St. Cyr Fund. We have advertising and sponsorship opporunities available if you'd like to help us raise a little (or a LOT) of cash. For more information, check out the T.U.L.S.A. Event Website. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno September is a special month for St. Jerome Parish of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion (ECC) September 19 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Formation of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion (ECC) Although St. Jerome was founded in 1995, the parish has been a part of the ECC for four years. St. Jerome is celebrating the formation of the ECC with events throughout the month, giving people opportunity to discover the ECC. The first of these events is: An Evening at the Movies! On Tues. Sept.10th, 2013 at 7:00 pm we will show the documentary film, Saint of 9/11 which presents the turbulent, restless, spiritual and remarkable journey of Father Mychal Judge, OFM. Compassionate champion of the needy and forgotten, a beloved Fire Department Chaplain (he lost his life at the Twin Towers ministering to his men of the NYFD on 9/11), recovering alcoholic, and gay man who loved his priestly work. Inspired by his life, the documentary embraces Fr. Mychal's full humanity. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet 4/23/26, 11:12 AM �OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... St. Jerome would like to invite all first responders to come, receive a token of our appreciation for their Civil Service Popcorn and soft drinks will be served! Please see this space for other exciting events happening throughout the month of September. St. Jerome Parish, Event Center 205 West King Street Tulsa 918.582.3088 EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Sisters in Song Choir Rehearsals Tuesdays, Beginning September 10th, 2013; 7:00 pm Rehearsals for Sisters In Song Hope Peace & Joy 2013 will begin on Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church - 2900 S. Harvard Ave. New singers are welcome! Rehearsals will continue on every Tuesday. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/SistersInSongTulsa or email info@daao.us Openarms Youth Project Re-Sale Shop Now accepting donations Openarms Youth Project is delighted to announce that the Re-Sale shop is ready to accept donations of your gently used items. Wood furniture, nice clothing, art, knick knacks, lamps etc. are all needed to fill space for the first sale coming up very soon. Please call OYP at 918.838.7104 if you have items to drop off and someone will meet you there. OYP cannot accept mattresses, large appliances or fully upholstered furniture at this time. Your donation will be tax-deductible. OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. The Show Must Go On.... OUT OK is back! The Oklahoma LGBT International Film Festival returns for another installment of celluloid dreams and movie magic. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families 4/23/26, 11:12 AM �OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... Mark the dates on your calendar November 15th - 17th, 2013. Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. Get ready for your close-up! through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Stay tuned! Movie titles and schedule to follow. Equality Center Pride Store The Pride Store at the Equality Center has been undergoing some reorganizing and restocking. Be sure to come by and check out the new items and the newly discounted items. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org • And be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items j Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'When You Were Me' by Robert Rodi You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All work and no play have made Jack Ackerly a dull boy. It's also made him very rich. Now, at age 53, he regrets devoting his youth to capitalism over hedonism. Alas he can't turn back time; but according to a self-styled "fusion witch" named Francesca, he can trade places with a willing participant. He just has to 4/23/26, 11:12 AM �OkEq eNews August 29th, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-29th--2013.... find a hot young stud ready to make the switch. Enter Corey Szaslo, 26, a jaded party boy whose life of sex, drugs, and barhopping has left him with no education, no career, no assets, and no prospects. ROBERT RODI Jumping into the skin of a retired millionaire seems a fair way out of this predicament, even if it means doubling his age and adding five inches to his waistline. Faster than you can say, "Be careful what you wish for", Jack and Corey are living each other's lives to the fullest. But their successfully swapped lives soon begin to come apart at the seams. And when Jack's former lover comes back, begging "Jack" for another chance, all bets are off, driving both Jack and Corey into unsuspecting competition-and resulting in a climax that takes each of them farther beyond their essential selves than they ever dreamed they'd go. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r----------------------------------------------------, okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org L----------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:12 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/737e6b7a2493a9cde0d7e50d25cef1ec.pdf b8d10d813d3167008b159ee289be4bee PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews September 4th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Matching Grant Board of Directors End of Life Presentation Welcome to the eNews. Absentee voting for the 2013 - 2014 Board of Directors election will begin on September 19th, 2013. You may cast your vote in person at the Equality Center beginning on September 11th. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality First Thursday Art OUTlaw Legal Series Equality Business Alliance Fall Programming Gallery Submissions The eNews for the week of September 4th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Sue Welch, McGraw Realtors Fall Ball 2013 Gay Softball World Series Lambda League -Bowling -- Sue Ellen Welch Choregus Productions {918) 810-8156 Russell Bennett Award Dinner for Friends OUT in Eureka SWelch@ cGrawOK.com OK Mr. Leather 2014 St Jerome Sisters in Song OYP Re-Sale Shop OUT OK Festival Pride Store George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Rainbow Library Volunteer Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Find Us on Facebook GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and -------------learn how to make your donation today. 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Voting members must be current in their $50 OkEq membership fee by September 11th, 2013. Click here to view nominated candidates. End of Life Arrangements Presentation Thursday, September 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, September 19th, 7:00 pm Taking the time to design your service is a loving act, and not a difficult one. Floral Haven invites you to explore the seemingly infinite number of ways to celebrate and honor a life. Equality Business Alliance member, Floral Haven Funeral Home, will have an End of Life Arrangement presentation on Thursday, September 5th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. For more information on Floral Haven and their services, please visit www.floralhaven.com OkEq Art Exhibit ' ltJ FLORAL HAVEN ·~ C ·~ Funcrul 1-lomc and Ccmctcrr ,I The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Artie Smoote "First Thursday" Art Show Reception September 5th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The September OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the extensive work of Tulsa artist Artie Smoote in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 5th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, September 12th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. September's Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... topic: Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Gay Divorce in Oklahoma Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The September Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Saks Fifth Avenue 1780 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org Fall Programming 2013 New Programs in September SOS Group (Begins September 9th, 2013) 7:00 pm Every Monday This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org T.O.S.S. Swing Dance Class (Begins September 10th, 2013) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Every Tuesday Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS). Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Each class features a 30 minute lesson followed by extended practice time with TOSS members. Facilitated by Kelley Parker & TOSS members. Two Step and Country Line Dance (Begins September 19th, 2013) 7:30 pm Every Thursday Free for Members $5 for Non Members Are you the wall flower in the room because you don't know the latest dance steps? Well, kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Yoga A-Z (Begins September 6th, 2013 5:30 pm Every Friday Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Yoga class for beginners to the expert all levels, all ages. Does your Lotus droop? Is your Downward Dog not standing up? Does your inner child Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... need a time out? Then this is the class for you. Facilitated by Margot Be sure to keep up with all the new and existing programs at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by visiting the Programming page of the OkEq website. 2014 Art Gallery Submissions Submission deadline is October 15th, 2013 The art gallery at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Exhibition Calendar. The gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 JPEG images which characterize your current work. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. OkEq hosts an opening night reception for the artist(s), which beginning in January will be held on the first Friday of the month, and close on the last Wednesday. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Deadline for submissions is October 15th, 2013. Notifications will be sent out by November 1st, 2013. 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather The OkEq Art Gallery Committee has a "no repeat" policy, so will only consider proposals from those who have not previously exhibited in the gallery, (excepting MOREcolor participation). Please submit by e-mail to alliejensen@cox.net, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Tulsa Metro Softball League Fall Ball Registration 2013 Fall Ball 2013 Registration Now Open! On Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at 5:00 pm, TMSL will host the Fall Ball Draft party at New Age Renegade. Teams will be selected at random from a "hat". All players must register and pay dues online to be eligible to play. No cash or checks will be accepted at any time. Click here to get more information on the Fall Ball 2013 Draft Party and to sign up. New for this year, you can have up to three friends on the same draft ticket and you are guaranteed to be on the same team! Fall Ball Player Dues are $40 per player. Game Dates & Times: Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm beginning September 15th, 2013 through October 27th, 2013. Games will play at Carl Smith Softball Complex SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage · Services and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... located at 17120 E. 21st Street in Tulsa. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Gay Softball World Series Results Congrats to TMSL's Tulsa Twisters for taking 9th place in the D division of the Gay Softball World Series. The Oklahoma Rampage represented TMSL well finishing in the top half of C division. Congrats to everyone who represented the Tulsa Metro Softball League in the Gay World Series! Also, congrats to Dirk Hunter for playing in the over 50s New England Cranky Yankees and taking 1st Place in the Masters Division. Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Fall League Starts September 9th, 2013; 7:00 pm Andy B's 8711 South Lewis Tulsa Lambda Bowling League announces their fall teams are forming. Bowling teams will be selected Monday September 9th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. You may join an existing team or arrive with a team of 4. For more information, see the Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Facebook page. Lambda League meets at Andy B's Bowling Center. Handicapped league, all levels of bowling welcome, be prepared to have fun! Dinner for Friends Thursday, September 12th, 2013; 5:00 - 9:00 pm Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LCP 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org A Friend for a Friend Presents: Self Defense Class 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members 5th Annual Dinner for Friends Panera Bread 5601 E 41st St (41st & Hudson) Thursday, September 12th, 2013 5:00 - 9:00 pm ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS When you order, mention "A Friend for a Friend" and 10% of your total purchase will be donated to the organizatioon, courtesy of Panera Bread There will be special entertainment, free Panera Bread pastry samples and more! "A Friend for a Friend" is a 501(C)3 Organization that is dedicated to helping those with HIV/AIDS with their pet's care and wellness, and is completely funded by private donations. For more information, call 918-747-6827 or 918-361-8839. Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Choregus Productions "EQUALITY" Discount 5 Shows for $100 Boot Camp Choregus Productions is offering new subscribers the opportunity to purchase season tickets for FIVE contemporary dance performances for the low price of $100 - that is half off the single ticket price of $40 for each performance. To receive the discount, call 918.688.6112 and give the code word "EQUALITY." Check www.choregus.org for more information on the performances included in the 2013 - 2014 season. Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation Saturday, September 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 S Peoria Ave MIKEY WEINSTEIN GUEST s.-EA.Kut AT ANNUAL RUIIEU BENNE'TI AWARD The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance invites you to attend the 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation on PRESENTATION ::.r~2~.~!I! BEG.I NS 2 :00pm ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) 2952 S, PEORIA 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... TU Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm at All ~ A Dire Nat" LSA, OK 11le O:~~iSccurity 'M1rea • Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria Ave in SeparaHng Ch on of the Wall I, in the us ;:;:.h and Slate Tulsa. Our guest speaker for this event will be 12,, ·;t • edForces Mikey Weinstein, Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF). NT s AITH AlllANC ..... , - · - f Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance is happy to announce the recipient of this year's Russell Bennett Faith and Courage Award is Don A. Pittman, PhD, Director of the Interreligious Understanding Program at Phillips Theological Seminary. The Board selected Dr. Pittman because of his efforts in bringing high quality scholarship into the experience of religious pluralism that was so important to the late Rev Dr. Russell Bennett. Michael L. "Mikey" Weinstein, the Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), will be the guest speaker for this event. His presentation is entitled "A Dire National Security Threat: The Destruction of the Wall Separating Church and State in the U.S. Armed Forces." To RSVP and be kept up-to-date on this event, please sign up on the Facebook Event page. OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday September 4th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka Springs. We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over to Eureka Springs. Click here for more information on Fall Diversity Weekend. Counseling Services We've got a seat for you on the Party Bus. This Party Bus Pass will get you access to transportation on November 1st from Tulsa to Eureka Springs and back on November 3rd. The bus will leave on Friday, November 1st at 12:00 pm from the Equality Center and drop off passengers at their hotel in Eureka Springs. The Party Bus Pass will only cost $75 per passenger. This will save you on Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... gas and mileage and give you a chance to party with the other travelers on the way to Eureka Springs Diversity Weekend! Click here to reserve your seat on the party bus. ------- Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org It's time to make your hotel reservations for our upcoming trip! For your hotel reservations, we have a block set up at the Basin Park Hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs and the Best Western Inn Eureka Springs. Game Night BASIN PARK A MA,G NUSON GRAND IU)TEI. For the Basin Park Hotel, please click on the link below and it will take you to our group's reservation landing page. Follow the directions to book your lodging. Guest room rates includes breakfast. $184.00 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Basin Park, click here. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Click below to make your reservation with the group http://www.basinparkreservations.com/zoklahomans-for-equality/ lbm1kl For the Best Western Euerka Inn, please call 479.253.9551 and ask for a room in the "Oklahomans for Equality" block. Guest room rate includes breakfast. $105.25 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Best Western Eureka Inn, click here. You are more than welcome to make your own plans for lodging in Eureka Springs for Diversity Weekend, but be sure to get your seat OkEq Party -on -the --- -Bus! - Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2014 October 18th - 20th, 2013 October in Oklahoma - when a chill starts to fill the air... it's a perfect time to throw on a little bit of Leather! The Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association is proud to be producing the 25th Oklahoma Mr. Leather contest. From our infamous Bar Crawl Friday night, to educational classes on Saturday afternoon, and the contest itself on Saturday night, this Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... weekend is set to be one for the record books! Early bird registration is only $60, which gets you in to all of the festivities, as well as the Hospitality Suite at the host hotel, commemorative OML XXV tshirt, pin, and dog tag, and maybe a few surprises! Our host hotel for this year is the Hyatt Downtown Tulsa, and rooms are only $79/night! As well as sashing a new Oklahoma Mr. Leather who will be representing our state at the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend, the OML weekend helps raise money for charity. T.U.L.S.A. is a non-profit organization, and we also make a donation to other charitable organizations that help members of the Leather & kink communities. This year's charities are the Leather Archives & Museum, Mr. Friendly OKC, and the Sharon St. Cyr Fund. We have advertising and sponsorship opporunities available if you'd like to help us raise a little (or a LOT) of cash. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. For more information, check out the T.U.L.S.A. Event Website. September is a special month for St. Jerome Parish of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion (ECC) September 19 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Formation of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion (ECC) Although St. Jerome was founded in 1995, the parish has been a part of the ECC for four years. St. Jerome is celebrating the formation of the ECC with events throughout the month, giving people opportunity to discover the ECC. The first of these events is: An Evening at the Movies! On Tues. Sept.10th, 2013 at 7:00 pm we will show the documentary film, Saint of 9/11 which presents the turbulent, restless, spiritual and remarkable journey of Father Mychal Judge, OFM. Compassionate champion of the needy and forgotten, a beloved Fire Department Chaplain (he lost his life at the Twin Towers ministering to his men of the NYFD on 9/11), recovering alcoholic, and gay man who loved his priestly work. Inspired by his life, the documentary embraces Fr. Mychal's full humanity. St. Jerome would like to invite all first responders to come, receive a token of our appreciation for their Civil Service Popcorn and soft drinks will be served! Please see this space for other exciting events happening throughout the month of September. St. Jerome Parish, Event Center Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... 205 West King Street Tulsa 918.582.3088 Sisters in Song Choir Rehearsals Tuesdays, Beginning September 10th, 2013; 7:00 pm through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Rehearsals for Sisters In Song Hope Peace & Joy 2013 will begin on Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church - 2900 S. Harvard Ave. New singers are welcome! Rehearsals will continue on every Tuesday. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/SistersInSongTulsa or email info@daao.us Openarms Youth Project Re-Sale Shop Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Now accepting donations Openarms Youth Project is delighted to announce that the Re-Sale shop is ready to accept donations of your gently used items. Wood furniture, nice clothing, art, knick knacks, lamps etc. are all needed to fill space for the first sale coming up very soon. Please call OYP at 918.838.7104 if you have items to drop off and someone will meet you there. Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org OYP cannot accept mattresses, large appliances or fully upholstered furniture at this time. Your donation will be tax-deductible. OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org The Show Must Go On.... OUT OK is back! The Oklahoma LGBT International Film Festival returns for another installment of celluloid dreams and movie magic. Mark the dates on your calendar November 15th - 17th, 2013. Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. Get ready for your close-up! Stay tuned! Movie titles and schedule to follow. 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... Equality Center Pride Store The Pride Store at the Equality Center has been undergoing some reorganizing and restocking. Be sure to come by and check out the new items and the newly discounted items. And be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'While England Sleeps' by David Leavitt You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Set against the rise of fascism in 1930s Europe, While England Sleeps tells the story of a love affair between Brian Botsford, an upperclass young writer, and Edward Phelan, an idealistic, self-educated employee of the London Underground and a Communist Party member. Though by far the better educated of the two, Brian is also more callow, convinced that his homosexuality is something he will outgrow. Edward, on the other hand, possesses "an unproblematic capacity to accept" both Brian and the unorthodox nature of their love for each other - until one day, at the urging of his wealthy aunt 4/23/26, 11:13 AM �OkEq eNews September 4th, 2013 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-4th--201... Constance, Brian agrees to be set 11 DAVID LEAVITT up with a "suitable" young woman named Philippa Archibald... and soon enough Edward is pushed to the point of crisis. Fleeing, he volunteers to fight Franco in Spain, where he ends up in prison. And Brian, responsible for Edward's plight, must pursue him across Europe, and into the violent chaos of war. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library • •••~ .. Volunt r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! TU SA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r----------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L----------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 11:13 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/65b47d489169fbacc1ee6b1cf83ca139.pdf db2acec0fa07a1bf4fa5d92aa1bfbf07 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews September 12th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day Board of Directors OUTlaw Legal Series Welcome to the eNews. Absentee voting for the 2013 - 2014 Board of Directors election will begin on September 19th, 2013. You may cast your vote in person at the Equality Center or request a ballot by emailing Lucas.Green@OkEq.org. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Dinner for Friends Equality Business Alliance Fall Programming First Thursday Art Gallery Submissions The eNews for the week of September 12th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Dr. Ron LaButti Tulsa Women's Rugby Fall Ball 2013 Tulsa Threat Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK GAMILY Event Russell Bennett Award Enid Pride 2013 Tulsa CARES OUT in Eureka OK Mr. Leather 2014 Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of LGBT Community Center Awareness Day Dennis Neill and John Southard have donated to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign Sisters in Song OYP Re-Sale Shop OUT OK Festival Imperial Court Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook and are sponsoring the Equality Center and OkEq programming for the day of 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... SEPTEMBER 15 LGBTCOMMUNITYCENTERAWARENESSOAY Because Great LGBTCommunities Begin With Great LGBT Community Centers Click here to commemorate a special day with OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign -------- OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, September 19th, 7:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Click here to view nominated candidates. OkEq Art Exhibit OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, September 12th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. September's topic: Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Gay Divorce in Oklahoma The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Artie Smoote Dinner for Friends Thursday, September 12th, 2013; 5:00 - 9:00 pm A Friend for a Friend Presents: 5th Annual Dinner for Friends Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Panera Bread 5601 E 41st St (41st & Hudson) 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... Thursday, September 12th, 2013 5:00 - 9:00 pm When you order, mention "A Friend for a Friend" and 10% of your total purchase will be donated to the organizatioon, courtesy of Panera Bread There will be special entertainment, free Panera Bread pastry samples and more! "A Friend for a Friend" is a 501(C)3 Organization that is dedicated to helping those with HIV/AIDS with their pet's care and wellness, and is completely funded by private donations. For more information, call 918-747-6827 or 918-361-8839. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The September Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Saks Fifth Avenue 1780 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org Spectrum Knits SOS Group 7:00 pm Every Monday This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. T.O.S.S. Swing Dance Class 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Every Tuesday Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS). Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Each class features a 30 minute lesson followed by extended practice time with TOSS members. Facilitated by Kelley Parker & TOSS members. Grieving Well Fall Programming 2013 New Programs in September Two Step and Country Line Dance (Begins September 19th, 2013) 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... 7:30 pm Every Thursday Free for Members $5 for Non Members Are you the wall flower in the room because you don't know the latest dance steps? Well, kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Yoga A-Z 5:30 pm Every Friday Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Yoga class for beginners to the expert all levels, all ages. Does your Lotus droop? Is your Downward Dog not standing up? Does your inner child need a time out? Then this is the class for you. Facilitated by Margot Be sure to keep up with all the new and existing programs at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by visiting the Programming page of the OkEq website. "First Thursday" Art Show Reception October 3rd, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather The October OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the multi-media works of Tulsa's bestselling author, P.C. Cast, in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. 2014 Art Gallery Submissions Submission deadline is October 15th, 2013 The art gallery at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Exhibition Calendar. The gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 JPEG images which characterize your current work. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. OkEq hosts an opening night reception for the artist(s), which beginning in January will be held on the first Friday of the month, and close on the last Wednesday. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Deadline for submissions is October 15th, 2013. Notifications will be sent out by November 1st, 2013. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage · Services and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders The OkEq Art Gallery Committee has a "no repeat" policy, so will only consider proposals from those who have not previously exhibited in the 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... gallery, (excepting MOREcolor participation). Please submit by e-mail to alliejensen@cox.net, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Tulsa Women's Rugby Club Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Opening Home Game, Saturday, September 14th, 2013; 12:00 pm Tulsa Women's Rugby Football Club has a jam-packed weekend, Home Opener against Little Rock is Saturday September 14th with kickoff at 12:00 pm. For the first time, these matches will be played in conjunction with SCOTFEST, Oklahoma's premiere Scottish Festival at River West Festival Park. Be sure to wear your TWRFC gear - -to-get - your - -admission - - - - -discount - - - -of-$5! For more information on visit tulsawomensrugby.com the Tulsa Women's Rugby Club, Tulsa Metro Softball League Fall Ball 2013 Fall Ball 2013 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Game Dates & Times: Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm beginning September 15th, 2013 through October 27th, 2013. Games will play at Carl Smith Softball Complex located at 17120 E. 21st Street in Tulsa. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Counseling Services Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Tryouts 2014 Season The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is holding tryouts for the 2014 season on the following days: September 21st, 2013 October 5th, 2013 November 9th, 2013 All tryouts will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Thoreau Demonstration Academy - 7370 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74133. Players must be 18 or older to try out and no experience is necessary to play. Bring $10.00, a photo ID, and wear athletic clothing (cleats not required). For more information, email us at: tulsawtf@yahoo.com or 'Like' us on Facebook Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LCP 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Self Defense Class 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... September GAMILY event Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Saturday, September 21st, 2013; 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Gamily will be attending the Turn Tulsa Pink! Event at Guthrie Green on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 and everyone is invited to stop by for a good time and for a good cause. Stop by anytime between 11:00 am and 5:30 pm and visit with your Gamily friends. For more information on the event visit Turn Tulsa Pink! at Guthrie Green ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation Saturday, September 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 S Peoria Ave MIKEY WEINSTEIN GUUT lf"EAKUt AT ANNUAL RUSSEU BENNETI AWARD The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance invites you to attend the 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria Ave in Tulsa. Our guest speaker for this event will be Mikey Weinstein, Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF). PRESENTATION :~~2,.~!I! BEGJNS 2:00pm ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH 2952 S. PEORIA TULSA,OK A Dire Natio n al Security ·n1reat: The Ocstn1ction of the Wall Separating Church and S ta t.e in the U.S. Armed Forces ~ _.., ____ _ It • IN- .RfAITH AlUAHCf -------- The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance is happy to announce the recipient of this year's Russell Bennett Faith and Courage Award is Don A. Pittman, PhD, Director of the Interreligious Understanding Program at Phillips Theological Seminary. The Board selected Dr. Pittman because of his efforts in bringing high quality scholarship into the experience of religious pluralism that was so important to the late Rev Dr. Russell Bennett. Michael L. "Mikey" Weinstein, the Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), will be the guest speaker for this event. His presentation is entitled "A Dire National Security Threat: The Destruction of the Wall Separating Church and State in the U.S. Armed Forces." To RSVP and be kept up-to-date on this event, please sign up on the Facebook Event page. Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Enid Pride 2013 Saturday, September 21st, 2013; Noon - 6:00 pm a::ra=c:: - Rainbow Writers Karaoke by Tulsa CARES Friday, October 11th, 2013; 7:00 - 11: pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tulsa CARES is hosting a Karaoke Party on Friday, October 11th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Tulsa CARES fundraising campaign for the Tulsa Area United Way. $20 per person or $35 per couple (includes 2 drinks and 1 song) This Is a 21 & Up Event YOU ,mom !IOU urnnrm ... Friday, October 11 th 7 pm - 11 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa , OK 100% proceeds go to the Tulsa CARES Fundralslng Campaign for the Tulsa Area United Way Free appetizers, $1 Jell-O Shots, $3 Beer and Wine, $1 per song This is a 21 and over event - ~ ro1.,MCAR,sQ. !:.,.~N,!.!I,t} - ·- $20 per person or $35 per couple (includes 2 drinks and 1 song) Free Appetizers $1 Jell-O Shots $3 Beer and Wine S1 to Sing For more information call 918.834.4194 or visit Karaoke by Tulsa CARES on Facebook 1st and 3rd Wednesdays September 18th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Call 918-834-4194 for more info Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm or check us out on Facebook: Karaoke by Tulsa CARES OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka Springs. We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over to Eureka Springs. Click here for more information on Fall Diversity Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... Weekend. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org -- We've got a seat for you on the Party Bus. This Party Bus Pass will get you access to transportation on November 1st from Tulsa to Eureka Springs and back on November 3rd. The bus will leave on Friday, November 1st at 12:00 pm from the Equality Center and drop off passengers at their hotel in Eureka Springs. The Party Bus Pass will only cost $75 per passenger. This will save you on gas and mileage and give you a chance to party with the other travelers on the way to Eureka Springs Diversity Weekend! Click here to reserve your seat on the party bus. It's time to make your hotel reservations for our upcoming trip! For your hotel reservations, we have a block set up at the Basin Park Hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs and the Best Western Inn Eureka Springs. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals B:A.SIN -PARK - N USONI ·GR AND 11,0 TEL A MA·G For the Basin Park Hotel, please click on the link below and it will take you to our group's reservation landing page. Follow the directions to book your lodging. Guest room rates includes breakfast. $184.00 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Basin Park, click here. Click below to make your reservation with the group http://www.basinparkreservations.com/zoklahomans-for-equality/ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet liRm'lb For the Best Western Euerka Inn, please call 479.253.9551 and ask for a room in the "Oklahomans for Equality" block. Guest room rate includes breakfast. $105.25 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... Best Western Eureka Inn, click here. You are more than welcome to make your own plans for lodging in Eureka Springs for Diversity Weekend, but be sure to get your seatontheOkEq Party --Bus! - Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2014 October 18th - 20th, 2013 October in Oklahoma - when a chill starts to fill the air... it's a perfect time to throw on a little bit of Leather! The Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association is proud to be producing the 25th Oklahoma Mr. Leather contest. From our infamous Bar Crawl Friday night, to educational classes on Saturday afternoon, and the contest itself on Saturday night, this weekend is set to be one for the record books! Early bird registration is only $60, which gets you in to all of the festivities, as well as the Hospitality Suite at the host hotel, commemorative OML XXV tshirt, pin, and dog tag, and maybe a few surprises! Our host hotel for this year is the Hyatt Downtown Tulsa, and rooms are only $79/night! As well as sashing a new Oklahoma Mr. Leather who will be representing our state at the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend, the OML weekend helps raise money for charity. T.U.L.S.A. is a non-profit organization, and we also make a donation to other charitable organizations that help members of the Leather & kink communities. This year's charities are the Leather Archives & Museum, Mr. Friendly OKC, and the Sharon St. Cyr Fund. We have advertising and sponsorship opporunities available if you'd like to help us raise a little (or a LOT) of cash. For more information, check out the T.U.L.S.A. Event Website. Sisters in Song Choir Rehearsals Tuesdays; 7:00 pm Rehearsals for Sisters In Song Hope Peace & Joy 2013 will continue on Tuesdays from 7:00 9:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. New singers are welcome! Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/SistersInSongTulsa or email info@daao.us Openarms Youth Project Re-Sale Shop Now accepting donations Openarms Youth Project is delighted to announce that the Re-Sale shop is ready to accept donations of your gently used items. Wood furniture, nice clothing, art, knick knacks, lamps etc. are all needed to fill space for the first EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 JIii https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20.. sale coming up very soon. Please call OYP at 918.838.7104 if you have items to drop off and someone will meet you there. OYP cannot accept mattresses, large appliances or fully upholstered furniture at this time. Your donation will be tax-deductible. through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org The Show Must Go On.... ----- OUT OK is back! The Oklahoma LGBT International Film Festival returns for another installment of celluloid dreams and movie magic. Mark the dates on your calendar November 15th - 17th, 2013. Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. Get ready for your close-up! Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org -- ---- Stay tuned! Movie titles and schedule to follow. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma and Imperial Crown Prince - Philip & Imperial Crown Princess - Misty present WANTED A Night in Maverick Country Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org ----- Saturday, October 5th, 2013 8:00 pm to Midnight 10 of 12 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Ages Welcome $25 a person / $45 a couple (include open bar, 21+ Only) This is a State Event - Dress is Formal or Theme (Western Wear) Proceeds to benfit - The Clogger Bill Youth Scholarship Fund For more information please contact ICP's Philip or Misty impcourtok@gmail.com or visit www.impcourtok.webs.com Equality Center Pride Store Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Spinnin' on DVD You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Set against the whimsical backdrop of Madrid in 1995 reimagined here as a city where cynicism doesn't exist. The film presents a tapestry of stories with a diverse array of characters. At the heart of it all is G�rate and Omar, a gay couple looking for a woman to mother their child. The obstacles they face are 4/23/26, 11:17 AM �OkEq eNews September 12th, 2013 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-12th--20... often achingly realistic, yet their story also presents a utopian vision of a world in which all couples no matter what their sexual orientation can reside happily within the full spectrum of modern families. Starting with the ploy of capturing 101 different kinds of kisses, the film sets off on a cinematic flight of fancy that proceeds with a childlike sense of joy. Featuring a handsome cast of characters, a loving portrayal of the Spanish capital, and a playful soundtrack, 'Spinnin' will undoubtedly win viewers over one way or another. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! TU A Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r----------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L----------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:17 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/64035426fcb57ecd6a87203212b68b01.pdf 6fb134538a5cbf1e287297b7d58b46d2 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews September 17th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Board of Directors Equality Business Alliance Fall Programming Welcome to the eNews. Absentee voting for the 2013 - 2014 Board of Directors election will begin on September 19th, 2013. You may cast your vote in person at the Equality Center or request a ballot by emailing Lucas.Green@OkEq.org. ---eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Computer Boot Camp First Thursday Art Gallery Submissions GAMILY Event Tulsa Women's Rugby The eNews for the week of September 17th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Sue Welch, McGraw Realtor Fall Ball 2013 Tulsa Threat Russell Bennett Award Sue Ellen Welch {918) 8 0-8156 Enid Pride 2013 Tulsa CARES OUT in Eureka OK Mr. Leather 2014 SWelch@ cGrawOK.com Herland Retreat Imperial Court OYP Re-Sale Shop OUT OK Festival Pride Store Rainbow Library Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, September 19th, 7:00 pm The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Click here to view nominated candidates. OkEq Art Exhibit The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Artie Smoote Tai Chi Class OkEq Board 2012 - 2013 Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The September Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... Saks Fifth Avenue 1780 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 Fall Programming 2013 New Programs in September SOS Group 7:00 pm Every Monday This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org T.O.S.S. Swing Dance Class 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Every Tuesday Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS). Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Each class features a 30 minute lesson followed by extended practice time with TOSS members. Facilitated by Kelley Parker & TOSS members. Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org Two Step and Country Line Dance (Begins September 19th, 2013) 7:30 pm Every Thursday Free for Members $5 for Non Members Are you the wall flower in the room because you don't know the latest dance steps? Well, kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Yoga A-Z 5:30 pm Every Friday Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Yoga class for beginners to the expert all levels, all ages. Does your Lotus droop? Is your Downward Dog not standing up? Does your inner child need a time out? Then this is the class for you. Facilitated by Margot Be sure to keep up with all the new and existing programs at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by visiting the Programming page of the OkEq website. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. New Programming: Computer Boot Camp Starting in October; First Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of the month David Bohnett Cyber Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The world is changing and you refuse to be left behind. Do you want to be able to email your friends and family members or even show your grandkids a couple of tricks that you've learned on the computer? Grieving Well 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... Computer Boot Camp, if you want to be able to use the Internet to search on topics that are important to you - the latest health information, what's happening in the world, or what the headlines are in the city... We break it down: 1. Computer Basics 2. The Internet 3. E-mail Basics 4. Social Networking 5. Smarter than me phones Class size will be limited to 9. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Mary Jones at 918.743.4297 or Mary.Jones@OkEq.org "First Thursday" Art Show Reception October 3rd, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather The October OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the multi-media works of Tulsa's bestselling author, P.C. Cast, in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. 2014 Art Gallery Submissions Submission deadline is October 15th, 2013 The art gallery at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Exhibition Calendar. The gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 JPEG images which characterize your current work. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. OkEq hosts an opening night reception for the artist(s), which beginning in January will be held on the first Friday of the month, and close on the last Wednesday. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Deadline for submissions is October 15th, 2013. Notifications will be sent out by November 1st, 2013. The OkEq Art Gallery Committee has a "no repeat" policy, so will only consider proposals from those who have not previously exhibited in the gallery, (excepting MOREcolor participation). SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage Serv1Ces and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... Please submit by e-mail to alliejensen@cox.net, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" ----- September GAMILY event Saturday, September 21st, 2013; 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Gamily will be attending the Turn Tulsa Pink! Event at Guthrie Green on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 and everyone is invited to stop by for a good time and for a good cause. Stop by anytime between 11:00 am and 5:30 pm and visit with your Gamily friends. For more information on the event visit Turn Tulsa Pink! at ---Guthrie Green Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 - Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org Counseling Services Tulsa Women's Rugby Club Next Home Game, Saturday, September 21st, 2013; 11:00 am Tulsa Rugby Pitch E 37th St Tulsa Women's Rugby Football Club has started their new season. The team practices every Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at E 37th St and Riverside Dr in Tulsa. Visit a practice or contact them today about becoming part of the team - all ages and experience levels are welcome! For more information on visit tulsawomensrugby.com the Tulsa Women's Rugby Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LCP 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Club, ----- Tulsa Metro Softball League Fall Ball 2013 Fall Ball 2013 Self Defense Class 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... Game Dates & Times: Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm beginning September 15th, 2013 through October 27th, 2013. Games will play at Carl Smith Softball Complex located at 17120 E. 21st Street in Tulsa. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Tryouts 2014 Season The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is holding tryouts for the 2014 season on the following days: September 21st, 2013 October 5th, 2013 November 9th, 2013 All tryouts will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Thoreau Demonstration Academy - 7370 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74133. Players must be 18 or older to try out and no experience is necessary to play. Bring $10.00, a photo ID, and wear athletic clothing (cleats not required). ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. For more information, email us at: tulsawtf@yahoo.com or 'Like' us on Facebook 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation Saturday, September 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 S Peoria Ave MIKEY WEINSTEIN GUUT IPU.llut AT ANNUAL RUSSEU IENNffl AWARD The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance invites you to attend the 2013 Russell Bennett Award Presentation on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria Ave in Tulsa. Our guest speaker for this event will be Mikey Weinstein, Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF). PRESENTATION :~~2~,D foil BEGINS 2:00pm ALL SOULS UfillffARlAN CHURCH 2952 $ , PEORIA TULSA,OK A Dire Natio nal Security 'M1reat: 11le Destruction of the Wall Separating Church and Slate in the U.S. Armed Forces t • lt-.TUsAITH AlllANCf ' ._. , ---- The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance is happy to announce the recipient of this year's Russell Bennett Faith and Courage Award is Don A. Pittman, PhD, Director of the Interreligious Understanding Program at Phillips Theological Seminary. The Board selected Dr. Pittman because of his efforts in bringing high quality scholarship into the experience of religious pluralism that was so important to the late Rev Dr. Russell Bennett. Michael L. "Mikey" Weinstein, the Founder and President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), will be the guest speaker for this event. His presentation is entitled "A Dire National Security Threat: The Destruction of the Wall Separating Church and State in the U.S. Armed Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... Forces." To RSVP and be kept up-to-date on this event, please sign up on the Facebook Event page. Enid Pride 2013 Saturday, September 21st, 2013; Noon - 6:00 pm Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. a::ra=c:: - Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays September 18th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Karaoke by Tulsa CARES Friday, October 11th, 2013; 7:00 - 11: pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tulsa CARES is hosting a Karaoke Party on Friday, October 11th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Tulsa CARES fundraising campaign for the Tulsa Area United Way. $20 per person or $35 per couple (includes 2 drinks and 1 song) This Is a 21 & Up Event YOU Hnow YOU mnnrm ... Friday, October 11 th 7 pm - 11 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 100% proceeds go to the Tulsa CARES Fundralslng Campaign for the Tulsa Area United Way Free appetizers, $1 Jell-O Shots, $3 Beer and Wine, $1 per song This is a 21 and over event For more information call 918.834.4194 or visit Karaoke by Tulsa CARES on Facebook OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 _ : Tobo ilfCARESQ . l ~.~!I.9 --- $20 per person or $35 per couple (includes 2 drinks and 1 song} Free Appetizers Sl Jell-0 Shots S3 Beer and Wine $1 to Sing Call 918-834-4194 for more info or check us out on Facebook: Karaoke by Tulsa CARES Yoga A - Z Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class.. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 8 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka Springs. We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over to Eureka Springs. Click here for more information on Fall Diversity Weekend. We've got a seat for you on the Party Bus. This Party Bus Pass will get you access to transportation on November 1st from Tulsa to Eureka Springs and back on November 3rd. The bus will leave on Friday, November 1st at 12:00 pm from the Equality Center and drop off passengers at their hotel in Eureka Springs. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org The Party Bus Pass will only cost $75 per passenger. This will save you on gas and mileage and give you a chance to party with the other travelers on the way to Eureka Springs Diversity Weekend! Click here to reserve your seat party -on - the -- -bus. It's time to make your hotel reservations for our upcoming trip! For your hotel reservations, we have a block set up at the Basin Park Hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs and the Best Western Inn Eureka Springs. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno BASIN PARK A MA,G NUSONI GRAND IHITEL For the Basin Park Hotel, please click on the link below and it will take you 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 9 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... to our group's reservation landing page. Follow the directions to book your lodging. Guest room rates includes breakfast. $184.00 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Basin Park, click here. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Click below to make your reservation with the group http://www.basinparkreservations.com/zoklahomans-for-equality/ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org - - Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet mmmru For the Best Western Euerka Inn, please call 479.253.9551 and ask for a room in the "Oklahomans for Equality" block. Guest room rate includes breakfast. $105.25 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Best Western Eureka Inn, click here. You are more than welcome to make your own plans for lodging in Eureka Springs for Diversity Weekend, but be sure to get your seat on the OkEq Party Bus! ----- Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2014 October 18th - 20th, 2013 October in Oklahoma - when a chill starts to fill the air... it's a perfect time to throw on a little bit of Leather! The Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association is proud to be producing the 25th Oklahoma Mr. Leather contest. From our infamous Bar Crawl Friday night, to educational classes on Saturday afternoon, and the contest itself on Saturday night, this weekend is set to be one for the record books! Early bird registration is only $60, which gets you in to all of the festivities, as well as the Hospitality Suite at the host hotel, commemorative OML XXV tshirt, pin, and dog tag, and maybe a few surprises! Our host hotel for this year is the Hyatt Downtown Tulsa, and rooms are only $79/night! As well as sashing a new Oklahoma Mr. Leather who will be representing our state at the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend, the OML weekend helps raise money for charity. T.U.L.S.A. is a non-profit organization, and we also make a donation to other charitable organizations that help members of the Leather & kink communities. This year's charities are the Leather Archives & Museum, Mr. Friendly OKC, and the Sharon St. Cyr Fund. We have advertising and sponsorship opporunities available if you'd like to help us raise a little (or a LOT) of cash. For more information, check out the T.U.L.S.A. Event Website. Herland Retreat November 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2013 Pickens Lake Eufeaula, OK The Retreats are Herland's only Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. 1-loJAlrrnrl 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 10 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... "womyn only" event held throughout sister resources the year. It is a place for women to feel safe and comfortable being in a womyn's space. Plan on having a fun and relaxing time at the Herland Retreat. You will meet lots of wonderful womyn and are sure to make a new friend or two while you are here. Call 405.550.2312 for more information or visit herlandsisters.org to register. ' ·~· ,u, ,u Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma and Imperial Crown Prince - Philip & Imperial Crown Princess - Misty present WANTED A Night in Maverick Country Saturday, October 5th, 2013 8:00 pm to Midnight Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Ages Welcome $25 a person / $45 a couple (include open bar, 21+ Only) This is a State Event - Dress is Formal or Theme (Western Wear) Proceeds to benfit - The Clogger Bill Youth Scholarship Fund For more information please contact ICP's Philip or Misty impcourtok@gmail.com or visit www.impcourtok.webs.com Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Openarms Youth Project Re-Sale Shop Now accepting donations 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 11 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... Openarms Youth Project is delighted to announce that the Re-Sale shop is ready to accept donations of your gently used items. Wood furniture, nice clothing, art, knick knacks, lamps etc. are all needed to fill space for the first sale coming up very soon. Please call OYP at 918.838.7104 if you have items to drop off and someone will meet you there. OYP cannot accept mattresses, large appliances or fully upholstered furniture at this time. Your donation will be tax-deductible. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org The Show Must Go On.... OUT OK is back! The Oklahoma LGBT International Film Festival returns for another installment of celluloid dreams and movie magic. Mark the dates on your calendar November 15th - 17th, 2013. Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. Get ready for your close-up! Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Stay tuned! Movie titles and schedule to follow. Equality Center Pride Store Love is sweeping the Pride Store, with our new selection of wedding cake toppers, $39, $59 and $99. 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 12 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'A Donor Insemination Guide: Written by and for Lesbian Women' By Marie Mohler, MA & Lacy Frazer, PsyD You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Proven Techniques For Lesbians Who Want To Encourage A Safe And Loving Conception; Conceiving a child together is an act of love. But when doctors, medical staff, sperm banks, donors and a deep-freeze get in on the act, it can become somewhat stressful. Now, written especially for lesbians, A Donor Insemination Guide explores the way by sharing the experiences of other lesbian women who have successfully conceived using donor insemination, Revealing what many n doctors don't tell you about the practical details and emotional aspects of this intimate process, A Donor Insemination Guide offers readers the information they need to make wise choices, including: The pros and cons of known and unknown donors. Essential legal considerations. Choosing donor methods. The possible emotional effects on the relationship. Tips for dealing with the medical establishment. And more! DONO I E I TIO GUIDE Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 4/23/26, 11:18 AM �OkEq eNews September 17th, 2013 13 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-17th--20... •••~ . Vol int r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! TU SA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r----------------------------------------------------, okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org L----------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:18 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/cc1046ba4975ff11a5dc962ff9f4426f.pdf b22dcc63ac16414d1595a3f88cb0d6f1 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 1 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews September 25th, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor Donate a Day Board of Directors First Thursday Art Welcome to the eNews. Absentee voting for the 2013 - 2014 Board of Directors election will begin on September 19th, 2013. You may cast your vote in person at the Equality Center or request a ballot by emailing Lucas.Green@OkEq.org. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Fall Programming Computer Boot Camp Tulsa CARES Retirement Ain't For Sissies OUTlaw Legal Series The eNews for the week of September 25th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Dr. Ronald Labutti Equality Business Alliance Gallery Submissions Fall Ball 2013 Tulsa Threat Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK SAGE Tulsa Halloween OUT in Eureka OK Mr. Leather 2014 Herland Retreat $erious $tanley Imperial Court A Time To Kill Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of OkEq's Annual Membership Meeting, Dennis Neill and John Southard have donated to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign OYP Re-Sale Shop OUT OK Festival LGBT History Month Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 2 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, October 17th, 7:00 pm and are sponsoring the Equality Center and OkEq programming for the day of Thursday, September 26th, 2013 Click here to commemorate a special day with OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections OkEq Art Exhibit The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Artie Smoote The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Click here to view nominated candidates. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 3 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... Counseling Services OkEq Board 2012 - 2013 "First Thursday" Art Show Reception October 3rd, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org The October OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the multi-media works of Tulsa's bestselling author, P.C. Cast, in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Spectrum Knits Fall Programming 2013 New Programs in September SOS Group 7:00 pm Every Monday This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org T.O.S.S. Swing Dance Class 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Every Tuesday Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS). Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Each class features a 30 minute lesson followed by extended practice time with TOSS members. Facilitated by Kelley Parker & TOSS members. Two Step and Country Line Dance 7:30 pm Every Thursday Free for Members $5 for Non Members 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. • • '·'f:g . Grieving Well 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 4 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... Are you the wall flower in the room because you don't know the latest dance steps? Well, kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Yoga A-Z 5:30 pm Every Friday Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Yoga class for beginners to the expert all levels, all ages. Does your Lotus droop? Is your Downward Dog not standing up? Does your inner child need a time out? Then this is the class for you. Facilitated by Margot Be sure to keep up with all the new and existing programs at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by visiting the Programming page of the OkEq website. New Programming: Computer Boot Camp Starting in October; First Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of the month David Bohnett Cyber Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather First Tuesday of every month from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and the 2nd Saturday of every month from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. The world is changing and you refuse to be left behind. Do you want to be able to email your friends and family members or even show your grandkids a couple of tricks that you've learned on the computer? Computer Boot Camp, if you want to be able to use the Internet to search on topics that are important to you - the latest health information, what's happening in the world, or what the headlines are in the city... We break it down: 1. Computer Basics 2. The Internet 3. E-mail Basics 4. Social Networking 5. Smarter than me phones SAGE Tulsa Class size will be limited to 9. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Mary Jones at 918.743.4297 or Mary.Jones@OkEq.org (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Karaoke by Tulsa CARES Friday, October 11th, 2013; 7:00 - 11: pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tulsa CARES is hosting a Karaoke Party on Friday, October 11th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Tulsa CARES fundraising campaign for the Tulsa Area Thlslsa21 &Up Event YOU Hnom YOU urnnrm ... sage~ Service, and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Friday, October 11 th 7pm - 11 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 5 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... b.l I t . 4"' ~tree t , 1u1sa, UI\. United Way. $20 per person or $35 per couple (includes 2 drinks and 1 song) Free appetizers, $1 Jell-O Shots, $3 Beer and Wine, $1 per song 100% proceeds go to the Tulsa CARES Fundralslng Campaign for the Tulsa Area United Way _ :..: 1wotifCAR,s k.lV.!..YJil~'? Q. - - ·- $20 per person or $3S per couple (includes2drinksand 1 song) Free Appetizers S1 Jell-O Shots Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) $3 Beer and Wine $1 to Sing This is a 21 and over event Call 918-834-4194 for more Info or check us out on Facebook: Karaoke by Tu lsa CARES For more information call 918.834.4194 or visit Karaoke by Tulsa CARES on Facebook Retirement Ain't for Sissies Tuesday, October 8th, 2013; 7:00 pm Jane Mudgett (Financial Advisor) and Dr. Chandini Sharma MD (Gerontologist) will present a Workshop on planning your retirement before you retire. Retirement Ain't for Sissies. Baby Boomers, have you thought about your retirement plans lately? Planning for retirement is not just for the financially secure future, it's about staying active mentally, physically and spiritually. Find out what you can do with your skills, your passions and your bucket list. Start planning now while you have the time. It's time to think about the long term. We are living longer more active lives than ever before. 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, October 10th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The October Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by A Lil' Bit Retro. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LCP 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Self Defense Class 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 6 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. A Lil' Bit Retro 5586 S Garnett 2014 Art Gallery Submissions Submission deadline is October 15th, 2013 The art gallery at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Exhibition Calendar. The gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 JPEG images which characterize your current work. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. OkEq hosts an opening night reception for the artist(s), which beginning in January will be held on the first Friday of the month, and close on the last Wednesday. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Deadline for submissions is October 15th, 2013. Notifications will be sent out by November 1st, 2013. Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. The OkEq Art Gallery Committee has a "no repeat" policy, so will only consider proposals from those who have not previously exhibited in the gallery, (excepting MOREcolor participation). Please submit by e-mail to alliejensen@cox.net, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Tulsa Metro Softball League Fall Ball 2013 Fall Ball 2013 Game Dates & Times: Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm through October 27th, 2013. Games will play at Carl Smith Softball Complex located at 17120 E. 21st Street. For more information,please visit www.tulsametrosoftball.com Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Tryouts 2014 Season Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 7 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is holding tryouts for the 2014 season on the following days: October 5th, 2013 November 9th, 2013 Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. ===All tryouts will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Thoreau Demonstration Academy - 7370 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74133. Players must be 18 or older to try out and no experience is necessary to play. Bring $10.00, a photo ID, and wear athletic clothing (cleats not required). For more information, email us at: tulsawtf@yahoo.com or 'Like' us on Facebook SAGE Tulsa Halloween Party Tuesday, October 29th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will have a Halloween party on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the party. The group will head out to Sol Smith's Native American Retreat which is North of Sand Springs on Big Heart Mountain in Osage County. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to attend, please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org to RSVP. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend CZ.: .... - Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays October 2nd 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Yoga A - Z Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class.. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 8 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... Book your hotel rooms before September 27th! Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka Springs. We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over to Eureka Springs. Click here for more information on Fall Diversity Weekend. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org -- We've got a seat for you on the Party Bus. This Party Bus Pass will get you access to transportation on November 1st from Tulsa to Eureka Springs and back on November 3rd. The bus will leave on Friday, November 1st at 12:00 pm from the Equality Center and drop off passengers at their hotel in Eureka Springs. The Party Bus Pass will only cost $75 per passenger. This will save you on gas and mileage and give you a chance to party with the other travelers on the way to Eureka Springs Diversity Weekend! Click here to reserve your seat on the party bus. It's time to make your hotel reservations for our upcoming trip! For your hotel reservations, we have a block set up at the Basin Park Hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs and the Best Western Inn Eureka Springs. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 9 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals BASIN PARK A MA,GNUSONI ·GlilAND IH)TEL For the Basin Park Hotel, please click on the link below and it will take you to our group's reservation landing page. Follow the directions to book your lodging. Guest room rates includes breakfast. $184.00 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Basin Park, click here. Click below to make your reservation with the group http://www.basinparkreservations.com/zoklahomans-for-equality/ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet liDtm1kl For the Best Western Euerka Inn, please call 479.253.9551 and ask for a room in the "Oklahomans for Equality" block. Guest room rate includes breakfast. $105.25 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Best Western Eureka Inn, click here. You are more than welcome to make your own plans for lodging in Eureka Springs for Diversity Weekend, but be sure to get your seat on the OkEq Party Bus! ---------- Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2014 October 18th - 20th, 2013 October in Oklahoma - when a chill starts to fill the air... it's a perfect time to throw on a little bit of Leather! The Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association is proud to be producing the 25th Oklahoma Mr. Leather contest. From our infamous Bar Crawl Friday night, to educational classes on Saturday afternoon, and the contest itself on Saturday night, this weekend is set to be one for the record books! Early bird registration is only $60, which gets you in to all of the festivities, as well as the Hospitality Suite at the host hotel, commemorative OML XXV tshirt, pin, and dog tag, and maybe a few surprises! Our host hotel for this year is the Hyatt Downtown Tulsa, and rooms are only $79/night! As well as sashing a new Oklahoma Mr. Leather who will be representing our state at the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend, the OML weekend helps raise money for charity. T.U.L.S.A. is a non-profit organization, and we also make a donation to other charitable organizations that help members of the Leather & kink communities. This year's charities are the Leather Archives & Museum, Mr. Friendly OKC, and the Sharon St. Cyr Fund. We have advertising and sponsorship opporunities available if you'd like to help us raise a little (or a LOT) of cash. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. For more information, check out the T.U.L.S.A. Event Website. 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 10 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... Herland Retreat November 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2013 Pickens Lake Eufeaula, OK Her/and The Retreats are Herland's only "womyn only" event held throughout the year. It is a place for women to sister resources feel safe and comfortable being in a womyn's space. Plan on having a fun and relaxing time at the Herland Retreat. You will meet lots of wonderful womyn and are sure to make a new friend or two while you are here. Call 405.550.2312 for more information or visit herlandsisters.org to register. $erious $tanley at RAW Artist Showcase Friday, September 27th, 2013; 8:00 pm $erious $tanley, Tulsa's very own LGBTQ Rapper, Singer-Songwriter, will be taking place in ANOTHER RAW Artist Showcase! $erious $tanley has performed for Tulsa Pride and is the DJ for many OkEq events. The last RAW Artist showcase in July went over so well! RAW Artists presents: TRANSLATIONS will take place at The Vanguard in Tulsa on Friday, September 27th, 2013. You can purchase tickets at http://www.rawartists.org/tulsa/translations Tickets are $10 a piece if you purchase them through the RAW Artist website and $15 the at the door. Make sure either way you purchase that you are selecting $erious $tanley as the artist you are coming to support! You can view the $erious $tanley RAW Artist profile at http:// www.rawartists.org/seriousstanley Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma and Imperial Crown Prince - Philip & Imperial Crown Princess - Misty present WANTED A Night in Maverick Country Saturday, October 5th, 2013 8:00 pm to Midnight Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 11 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Ages Welcome $25 a person / $45 a couple (include open bar, 21+ Only) This is a State Event - Dress is Formal or Theme (Western Wear) Proceeds to benfit - The Clogger Bill Youth Scholarship Fund For more information please contact ICP's Philip or Misty impcourtok@gmail.com or visit www.impcourtok.webs.com Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Friends and Family pricing for "A Time To Kill" Previews start September 28th on Broadway 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 12 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... SAVE UP TO 40% $45 $60 sso Rear Mezz. G-H Rear Mezz. A-F Select Orch . & Mezz. Reg. $69.50 Reg. $87 Reg. $132 CLICK HERE AND USE CODE TKFNSFMY2 VISIT BroadwayOffers.com OR CALL 212-947-8844 Purchase by Oct. 25 for performances through Nov. 24 Box office now open. ® Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St. 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 13 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... Openarms Youth Project Re-Sale Shop Now accepting donations Openarms Youth Project is delighted to announce that the Re-Sale shop is ready to accept donations of your gently used items. Wood furniture, nice clothing, art, knick knacks, lamps etc. are all needed to fill space for the first sale coming up very soon. Please call OYP at 918.838.7104 if you have items to drop off and someone will meet you there. OYP cannot accept mattresses, large appliances or fully upholstered furniture at this time. Your donation will be tax-deductible. OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 The Show Must Go On.... OUT OK is back! The Oklahoma LGBT International Film Festival returns for another installment of celluloid dreams and movie magic. Mark the dates on your calendar November 15th - 17th, 2013. Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. Get ready for your close-up! Stay tuned! Movie titles and schedule to follow. October is LGBT History Month A new LGBT Icon will be featured every day of the month A new LGBT Icon will be featured every day LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Beginning October 1st, 2012, a new LGBT Icon will be featured every day. October 1st - Zackie Achmat October 2nd - Edward Albee October 3rd - Gwen Araujo To view videos and bios of the featured Icons, visit lgbthistorymonth.com 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 14 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... Equality Center Pride Store Love is sweeping the Pride Store, with our new selection of wedding cake toppers, $39, $59 and $99. Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Heather Has Two Mommies' By Leslea Newman You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Originally self-published in 1989, Heather Has Two Mommies became the first title in Alyson's newly formed Alyson Wonderland imprint in 1990. The simple and straightforward story of a little girl named Heather and her two lesbian mothers was created by Newman and illustrator Diana Souza because children's books that reflected a nontraditional family did not exist, but a firestorm of controversy soon ensued. Attacked by the religious right, lambasted by Jesse Helms from the floor of the U.S Senate, and stolen from library \\R t ,H\ Jl ll'~ I K-\J l f) tn shelves, it was an uphill battle for LESLEA ~EWMAt\ DIA \ A SOLZ \ Heather. Thanks to the overwhelming support of booksellers, librarians, parents, and children, however, Heather Has Two Mommies has sold over 35,000 copies, launched a minor industry in providing books for the children of gay and lesbian parents and, as attested to by a recent New Yorker cartoon, become part of the cultural lexicon. HEATHER HAS TWO MOMMIES 4/23/26, 11:19 AM �OkEq eNews September 25th, 2013 15 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-25th--20... Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library •••~ .. Volunt er ru SA A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:19 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/80c7676ed224cde50680415d2933718d.pdf 3d447a62ef57ae82767a8965b2c52991 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews October 1st, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor Donate a Day OUT OK Film Screening First Thursday Art Welcome to the eNews. OkEq will host a special screening for the OUT OK Film Festival on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. And join us on Thursday, October 3rd, 2013 for our October Art Reception featuring the work of P.C. Cast at 6:00 pm. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of October 1st, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Sue Welch, McGraw Realtor Computer Boot Camp Retirement Ain't For Sissies OUTlaw Legal Series Tulsa CARES Equality Business Alliance Gallery Submissions Tulsa Threat SAGE Tulsa Halloween Gamily Halloween Sue Ellen Welch (918) 810-8156 Building Bridges OUT in Eureka Bullying Conference Family Center -Safety -- SWelch@McGrawOK.com OK Mr. Leather 2014 Herland Retreat Imperial Court OYP Re-Sale Shop OUT OK Festival Spirit Day Be Our Voice, Give a Day During Fire Prevention Week and in honor of our LGBT firefighters and EMS, a donation has been made to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign St. Francis Sunday LGBT History Month Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, October 17th, 7:00 pm www.mynefpa Ofg and the Equality Center and OkEq programming will be sponsored for the week of October 6th - 12th, 2013 Click here to commemorate a special day with OkEq's Voice, Give a Day -Be -Our ---- campaign --- - OUT OK Film Festival Screening Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013; 7:00 pm In anticipation of OUT OK, you are cordially invited to a pre-film festival screening of Ferzan Ozpetek's ghostly comedy, MAGNIFICENT PRESENCE. Pietro moves into a too-good-to-be-true retro apartment. Before you can say, homo sweet home, the haunting begins. For more details, go to www.out-ok.com or 918.682.4654. Date: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Cost: Free (with the purchase of an OUT OK VIP PASS) Popcorn will be provided Save the dates: November 15th, 16th & 17th, 2013 Movie Tickets: $10 VIP PASS: $80 (Admission to all 2013 films, Priority Seating, OUT OK Survival Kit) Stay Tuned...Film Schedule to be released soon. www.out-ok.com Net proceeds benefit OkEq and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center "First Thursday" Art Show Reception October 3rd, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The October exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of P.C. Cast Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The October OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... the multi-media works of Tulsa's bestselling author, P.C. Cast, in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 3rd from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. New Programming: Computer Boot Camp Starting in October; First Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of the month David Bohnett Cyber Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center First Tuesday (November 5th) of every month from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and the 2nd Saturday (October 12th) of every month from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. The world is changing and you refuse to be left behind. Do you want to be able to email your friends and family members or even show your grandkids a couple of tricks that you've learned on the computer? Computer Boot Camp, if you want to be able to use the Internet to search on topics that are important to you - the latest health information, what's happening in the world, or what the headlines are in the city... We break it down: 1. Computer Basics 2. The Internet 3. E-mail Basics 4. Social Networking 5. Smarter than me phones Class size will be limited to 9. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Mary Jones at 918.743.4297 or Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Retirement Ain't for Sissies Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Tuesday, October 8th, 2013; 7:00 pm Jane Mudgett (Financial Advisor) and Dr. Chandini Sharma MD (Gerontologist) will present a Workshop on planning your retirement before you retire. Retirement Ain't for Sissies. Through a participative approach, they will provide suggestions to help you • Stay upright and keep moving • Importance of body and brain health • Health screening and managing disease risk factors • Manage expenses and keep saving • Focus on bigger dollar issues rather than smaller cents • Learn how American marketing lures you to buy more now I • •' - Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... Dr. Chandini Sharma, with 20 years of experiences, has a private practice in Tulsa and specializes in Internal and Geriatric Medicine. Jane Mudgett is a Financial Planning Specialist and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, October 10th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Yolanda Arnold Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Karaoke by Tulsa CARES Friday, October 11th, 2013; 7:00 - 11: pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tulsa CARES is hosting a Karaoke Party on Friday, October 11th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Tulsa CARES fundraising campaign for the Tulsa Area United Way. $20 per person or $35 per couple (includes 2 drinks and 1 song) This Is a 21 & Up Event YOU ,mum YOU mnnrra ... Friday, October 11 th 7pm - 11 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th Street , Tulsa, OK 100% proceeds go to the Tulsa CARES Fundralslng Campaign for the Tulsa Area United Way _ : Two. CARES 1=..~~!tt! Free appetizers, $1 Jell-O Shots, $3 Beer and Wine, $1 per song Q. ··--- $20 per person or $35 per couple (includes 2 drinks and 1 song) Free Appetizers $1 Jell-O Shots S3 Beer and Wine S1 to Sing This is a 21 and over event Call 918-834-4194 for more info or check us out on Facebook: Karaoke by Tulsa CARES For more information call 918.834.4194 or visit Karaoke by Tulsa CARES on Facebook Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sagew Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The October Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by A Lil' Bit Retro. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... commercial about your business. A Lil' Bit Retro 5586 S Garnett 2014 Art Gallery Submissions Submission deadline is October 15th, 2013 The art gallery at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Exhibition Calendar. The gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 JPEG images which characterize your current work. 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. OkEq hosts an opening night reception for the artist(s), which beginning in January will be held on the first Friday of the month, and close on the last Wednesday. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Deadline for submissions is October 15th, 2013. Notifications will be sent out by November 1st, 2013. The OkEq Art Gallery Committee has a "no repeat" policy, so will only consider proposals from those who have not previously exhibited in the gallery, (excepting MOREcolor participation). Please submit by e-mail to alliejensen@cox.net, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Tryouts 2014 Season The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is holding tryouts for the 2014 season on the following days: October 5th, 2013 November 9th, 2013 All tryouts will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Thoreau Demonstration Academy - 7370 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74133. Players must be 18 or older to try out and no experience is necessary to play. Bring $10.00, a photo ID, and wear athletic clothing (cleats not required). For more information, email us at: tulsawtf@yahoo.com or 'Like' us on Facebook SAGE Tulsa Halloween Party Tuesday, October 29th, 2013; 10:00 am Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LCP 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... SAGE Tulsa will have a Halloween party on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the party. The group will head out to Sol Smith's Native American Retreat which is North of Sand Springs on Big Heart Mountain in Osage County. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to attend, please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org to RSVP. Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. Gamily Halloween Spooktacular Thursday, October 31st, 2013; 6:00 pm Pumpkins, goodies and creepy crawlies. Come join Gamily on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a spooktacular Halloween celebration. There will be arts & crafts, candy galore and a costume contest. Feel free to invite your friends and family. Please RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org or OkEq's Gamily Facebook page. Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Keith and Andrew with family Trick or Treat at OkEq Halloween 2012 Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org. BUILDING BRIDGES Gay and Straight 6-Week Course, Starting this week Sponsored by Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry to build awareness, education and bridges of respectful relationship within a context of faith. At work, home, school and in our faith communities, we have neighbors who are gay or straight. For some it is a "no brainer" and for others it is a challenge. Join us for a 6-week course with video and discussion using the Marin Foundation curriculum, "Love is an Orientation" (MarinFoundation.org). Pick your choice of date and location. There is no fee to attend. • Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, at 7:00 pm, Kendall-Whittier Library 21 S. Lewis Ave. • Thursday, Oct. 3rd, at 2:00 pm; Herman Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson St. • Friday, Oct. 4th, at 10:30 am; Brookside Library 1207 E. 45th Pl. • Saturday, Oct. 5th, 1:00 pm Schusterman Library 3333 E. 32nd St. Each location will have six meetings at the same time each week. Come to the first meeting and learn positive ways to address this sensitive subject, while maintaining your faith and being respectful to your neighbors. You will not need a book for the class. But if you are interested and cannot attend, Steve's Bookstore has "Love is an Orientation". For information contact: Ray Hickman, (918.261.2500) Executive Director, Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry. For more information and/or to register (not necessary to attend): Go to the TMM website www.tumm.org .... Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays October 2nd 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Two Step & Country Line Dance Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 Yoga A - Z Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka Springs. We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class.. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... to Eureka Springs. Click here for more information on Fall Diversity Weekend. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm We've got a seat for you on the Party Bus. This Party Bus Pass will get you access to transportation on November 1st from Tulsa to Eureka Springs and back on November 3rd. The bus will leave on Friday, November 1st at 12:00 pm from the Equality Center and drop off passengers at their hotel in Eureka Springs. The Party Bus Pass will only cost $75 per passenger. This will save you on gas and mileage and give you a chance to party with the other travelers on the way to Eureka Springs Diversity Weekend! Click here to reserve your seat on the party bus. --------- It's time to make your hotel reservations for our upcoming trip! For your hotel reservations, we have a block set up at the Basin Park Hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs and the Best Western Inn Eureka Springs. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org BASIN PARK A MA,GNUSONI ·GRAND IH>TEL For the Basin Park Hotel, please click on the link below and it will take you to our group's reservation landing page. Follow the directions to book your lodging. Guest room rates includes breakfast. $184.00 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Basin Park, click here. Click below to make your reservation with the group http://www.basinparkreservations.com/zoklahomans-for-equality/ limm'DI For the Best Western Euerka Inn, please call 479.253.9551 and ask for a room in the "Oklahomans for Equality" block. Guest room rate includes Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... breakfast. $105.25 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Best Western Eureka Inn, click here. You are more than welcome to make your own plans for lodging in Eureka Springs for Diversity Weekend, but be sure to get your seat on the OkEq Party Bus! Annual Bullying Prevention Conference Saturday, October 26th, 2013; 9:00 am Rudisill Regional Library 1520 N Hartford Ave Tulsa, OK 74106 Saturday, October 26th, 2013 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm Students, parents and educators will learn about: BlllflNI PRE 1ENTION CONFERENCE • School climate issues • Bullying and suicide • Local prevention programs • School based initiviative • Prevention and intervention • Cyberbullying Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Lunch provided by QuikTrip Kitchens. For questions or to register, please visit PreventBullyingTulsa.org. Family Safety Center Open House and Dedication Wednesday, October 9th, 2013; 6:00 pm Family Safety Center 600 Civic Center Police/Municipal Courts Building, Main Level Please join Family Safety Center's partners and Casey Gwinn, President of the National Family Justice Center Alliance, for a "Home Warming," as they dedicate the brand new 11,000 square foot facility in downtown Tulsa. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org FSC exists because of the hard work of these collaborative partners: 14th District Court, DVIS/Call Rape, Office of the District Attorney RSVP of Tulsa, Tulsa County Sheriff's Office, Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry (TMM), Tulsa Police Department, Family Violence and Forensic Nursing Units, YWCA Tour the FSC's new home and let them thank you for providing protection, hope and healing to those affected by domestic and intimate partner violence in Tulsa County. Traditional "Home Warming" gifts are encouraged to help us provide the best services in our new home. Click here to find our wish list. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... And since we offer comfort to those who need it, we'll be serving comfort food for appetizers. Come hungry! Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2014 services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. October 18th - 20th, 2013 October in Oklahoma - when a chill starts to fill the air... it's a perfect time to throw on a little bit of Leather! The Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association is proud to be producing the 25th Oklahoma Mr. Leather contest. From our infamous Bar Crawl Friday night, to educational classes on Saturday afternoon, and the contest itself on Saturday night, this weekend is set to be one for the record books! Early bird registration is only $60, which gets you in to all of the festivities, as well as the Hospitality Suite at the host hotel, commemorative OML XXV tshirt, pin, and dog tag, and maybe a few surprises! Our host hotel for this year is the Hyatt Downtown Tulsa, and rooms are only $79/night! As well as sashing a new Oklahoma Mr. Leather who will be representing our state at the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend, the OML weekend helps raise money for charity. T.U.L.S.A. is a non-profit organization, and we also make a donation to other charitable organizations that help members of the Leather & kink communities. This year's charities are the Leather Archives & Museum, Mr. Friendly OKC, and the Sharon St. Cyr Fund. We have advertising and sponsorship opporunities available if you'd like to help us raise a little (or a LOT) of cash. For more information, check out the T.U.L.S.A. Event Website. Herland Retreat November 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2013 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Pickens Lake Eufeaula, OK Her/and The Retreats are Herland's only "womyn only" event held throughout the year. It is a place for women to sister resources feel safe and comfortable being in a womyn's space. Plan on having a fun and relaxing time at the Herland Retreat. You will meet lots of wonderful womyn and are sure to make a new friend or two while you are here. Call 405.550.2312 for more information or visit herlandsisters.org to register. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma and Imperial Crown Prince - Philip & Imperial Crown Princess - Misty present WANTED A Night in Maverick Country Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... Saturday, October 5th, 2013 8:00 pm to Midnight Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Ages Welcome $25 a person / $45 a couple (include open bar, 21+ Only) This is a State Event - Dress is Formal or Theme (Western Wear) Proceeds to benfit - The Clogger Bill Youth Scholarship Fund For more information please contact ICP's Philip or Misty impcourtok@gmail.com or visit www.impcourtok.webs.com Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Openarms Youth Project Re-Sale Shop Now accepting donations Openarms Youth Project is delighted to announce that the Re-Sale shop is ready to accept donations of your gently used items. Wood furniture, nice clothing, art, knick knacks, lamps etc. are all needed to fill space for the first sale coming up very soon. Please call OYP at 918.838.7104 if you have items to drop off and someone will meet you there. OYP cannot accept mattresses, large appliances or fully upholstered furniture at this time. Your donation will be tax-deductible. OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... The Show Must Go On.... OUT OK is back! The Oklahoma LGBT International Film Festival returns for another installment of celluloid dreams and movie magic. Mark the dates on your calendar November 15th - 17th, 2013. Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. Get ready for your close-up! www.out-ok.com Stay tuned! Movie titles and schedule to follow. Spirit Day | Taking a stand against bullying Thursday, October 17th, 2013 Millions of Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 as a response to the young people who had ttspiritday taken their own lives. Observed annually, 10.17.2013 individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, ,...,,.. media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Getting involved is easy -- participants are asked ,,••, ~ glaad org/spiritday to simply "go purple" on October 17th, 2013 as work continues to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are. Learn more & go purple at www.glaad.org/spiritday. St. Francis Sunday - Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 6th, 2013; 11:00 am Parish Church of St. Jerome 205 W King Tulsa, OK 74106 St Jerome will be celebrating the Feast of St. Francis, which will include a "Blessing of the Animals." Everyone is invited to bring their pets to church to be blessed. Come, bring your furry and feathered, or scaly friends. We ask that they be properly kenneled, leashed, caged or held. And if you are not able to bring your pet, bring a picture which you can carry up front as a symbol of their presence to be 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... blessed. Celebration will start with an 11:00 am Mass (no sermon that day). Depending on the weather, blessings will take place either outdoors or in the Events Center. For more information, please call 918.582.3088 October is LGBT History Month A new LGBT Icon will be featured every day of the month A new LGBT Icon will be featured every day LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Beginning October 1st, 2012, a new LGBT Icon will be featured every day. October 2nd - Edward Albee October 3rd - Gwen Araujo October 4th - Reinaldo Arenas October 5th - Axel Axgil October 6th - Djuna Barnes October 7th - Joseph Beam October 8th - Gad Beck October 9th - Joan Biren To view videos and bios of the featured Icons, visit lgbthistorymonth.com Equality Center Pride Store Love is sweeping the Pride Store, with our new selection of wedding cake toppers, $39, $59 and $99. Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage and My Family' By Dan Savage 4/23/26, 11:20 AM �OkEq eNews October 1st, 2013 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-1st--2013.... You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Dan Savage's mother wants him to get married. His boyfriend, Terry, says "no thanks" because he doesn't want to act like a straight person. Their sixyear-old son DJ says his two dads aren't "allowed" to get married, but that he'd like to come to the reception and eat cake. Throw into the mix Dan's straight siblings, whose varied choices form a microcosm of how Americans are approaching marriage these days, and you get a rollicking family memoir that will have everyone-gay or straight, right or left, single or married-howling with laughter and rethinking their notions of marriage and all it entails. lo,,.. rnffrriQgt" i;;cM and. Ill) ra,nily - DAN SAVAGE ........ ,.........., -.. ··-••... _.,~ ..... , ,~-- ,... ,... ~ Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library • :JI : • Vol nt ru r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! A Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:20 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/2855b02ce046cb73bf797248912135fe.pdf 743f8e576b2f75ed4d1a6be624737bfd PDF Text Text OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews October 10th, 2013 In This Issue • Programming Note EBA Sponsor Donate a Day OUTlaw Legal Series Welcome to the eNews. Tulsa CARES Equality Business Alliance SAGE Tulsa Halloween Gamily Halloween Bullying Conference National Coming Out Day is Friday, October 11th, 2013. OkEq offers a FREE Coming Out Workshop every Monday evening and provides counseling services onsite from licensed mental health professionals. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality OUT in Eureka Tulsa Threat Computer Boot Camp Building Bridges Spirit Day OkEq Programming Note Guys Dine Too • Yoga A - Z will be canceled on Friday, October 11th, 2013 and will resume on Friday, October 18th, 2013 at 5:30 pm. First Thursday Art Gallery Submissions • Country Two Step Class will be canceled for the next two weeks, Thursday, October 10th and 17th, 2013 and will resume on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 at 7:30 pm. Transgender Day of Remembrance • Tulsa Metro Softball League games will not be played this Sunday, October 13th, 2013. These games will be made up on Sunday, October 27th, 2013. OK Mr. Leather 2014 Within Our Reach Herland Retreat OYP Re-Sale Shop The eNews for the week of October 10th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Dr. Ronald LaButti, DO, FAOAO OUT OK Festival LGBT History Month Hiking in the Ozarks Hips-Knees-Shoulders FooUAnkle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... Be Our Voice, Give a Day Find Us on Facebook During Fire Prevention Week and in honor of our LGBT firefighters and EMS, a donation has been made to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, October 17th, 7:00 pm www,mynefpa Q.rg and the Equality Center and OkEq programming will be sponsored for the week of October 6th - 12th, 2013 Click here to commemorate a special day with OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign ------------ ---- - OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, October 10th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. October Topic: Mumbo Jumbo: What is up with Gay Marriage in New Mexico, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. OkEq Art Exhibit The October exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of P.C. Cast Karaoke by Tulsa CARES Friday, October 11th, 2013; 7:00 - 11:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tulsa CARES is hosting a Karaoke Party on Friday, October 11th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Tulsa CARES fundraising campaign for the Tulsa Area United Way. $20 per person or $35 per couple (includes 2 drinks and 1 This Is a 21 & Up Event YOU ,mum YOU urnnrm . . . Friday, October 11 th 7pm - 11 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4t h Street, Tulsa, OK 100% proceeds go to the Tulsa CARES Fundralslng Campaign for the Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... 1- - --d llASOffll.AKI:!) song) !,,."'.I.Y,'il!L'? $20 per person or $35 per couple Free appetizers, $1 Jell-O Shots, $3 Beer and Wine, $1 per song Free Appetizers S1 Jell-O Shots $3 Beer and Wine $1 to Sing This is a 21 and over event Call 918-834-4194 for more info or check us out on Facebook: Karaoke by Tulsa CARES (includes2drinksand 1 song) LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org For more information call 918.834.4194 or visit Karaoke by Tulsa CARES on Facebook Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The October Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by A Lil' Bit Retro. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. A Lil' Bit Retro 5586 S Garnett SAGE Tulsa Halloween Party Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Tuesday, October 29th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will have a Halloween party on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the party. The group will head out to Sol Smith's Native American Retreat which is North of Sand Springs on Big Heart Mountain in Osage County. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to attend, please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org to RSVP. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. Gamily Halloween Spooktacular Thursday, October 31st, 2013; 6:00 pm Pumpkins, goodies and creepy crawlies. Come join Gamily on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a spooktacular Halloween celebration. There will be arts & crafts, candy galore and a costume contest. Feel free to invite your friends and family. Please RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org or OkEq's Gamily Facebook page. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members SOS Group Keith and Andrew with family Trick or Treat at OkEq Halloween 2012 Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org. Annual Bullying Prevention Conference Saturday, October 26th, 2013; 9:00 am Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Rudisill Regional Library 1520 N Hartford Ave Tulsa, OK 74106 Saturday, October 26th, 2013 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm Students, parents and educators will learn about: BlllYINI PRE 1ENTION CONFERENCE • School climate issues • Bullying and suicide • Local prevention programs • School based initiviative • Prevention and intervention • Cyberbullying Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... Lunch provided by QuikTrip Kitchens. For questions or to register, please visit PreventBullyingTulsa.org. OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka Springs. We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over to Eureka Springs. Click here for more information on Fall Diversity Weekend. SAGE Tulsa We've got a seat for you on the Party Bus. This Party Bus Pass will get you access to transportation on November 1st from Tulsa to Eureka Springs and back on November 3rd. The bus will leave on Friday, November 1st at 12:00 pm from the Equality Center and drop off passengers at their hotel in Eureka Springs. The Party Bus Pass will only cost $75 per passenger. This will save you on gas and mileage and give you a chance to party with the other travelers on the way to Eureka Springs Diversity Weekend! Click here to reserve your seat on the party bus. It's time to make your hotel reservations for our upcoming trip! For your hotel reservations, we have a block set up at the Basin Park Hotel in Downtown Eureka Springs and the Best Western Inn Eureka Springs. (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Cay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... BASIN PARK A MA,GNUSONI ·GlilAND IH)TEL For the Basin Park Hotel, please click on the link below and it will take you to our group's reservation landing page. Follow the directions to book your lodging. Guest room rates includes breakfast. $184.00 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Basin Park, click here. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Click below to make your reservation with the group http://www.basinparkreservations.com/zoklahomans-for-equality/ liDtm1kl For the Best Western Euerka Inn, please call 479.253.9551 and ask for a room in the "Oklahomans for Equality" block. Guest room rate includes breakfast. $105.25 per night (Excludes Tax). For more information on the Best Western Eureka Inn, click here. You are more than welcome to make your own plans for lodging in Eureka Springs for Diversity Weekend, but be sure to get your seat on the OkEq Party Bus! ---------- Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Tryouts 2014 Season Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is holding tryouts for the 2014 season on the following day: November 9th, 2013 All tryouts will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Thoreau Demonstration Academy - 7370 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74133. Players must be 18 or older to try out and no experience is necessary to play. Bring $10.00, a photo ID, and wear athletic clothing (cleats not required). For more information, email us at: tulsawtf@yahoo.com or 'Like' us on Facebook ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. New Programming: Computer Boot Camp Starting in October; First Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of the month David Bohnett Cyber Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center First Tuesday (November 5th) of every month from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and the 2nd Saturday (October 12th) of every month from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. The world is changing and you refuse to be left behind. Do you want to be 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... able to email your friends and family members or even show your grandkids a couple of tricks that you've learned on the computer? Computer Boot Camp, if you want to be able to use the Internet to search on topics that are important to you - the latest health information, what's happening in the world, or what the headlines are in the city... We break it down: 1. Computer Basics 2. The Internet 3. E-mail Basics 4. Social Networking 5. Smarter than me phones Class size will be limited to 9. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Mary Jones at 918.743.4297 or Mary.Jones@OkEq.org BUILDING BRIDGES Gay and Straight 6-Week Course Sponsored by Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry to build awareness, education and bridges of respectful relationship within a context of faith. At work, home, school and in our faith communities, we have neighbors who are gay or straight. For some it is a "no brainer" and for others it is a challenge. Join us for a 6-week course with video and discussion using the Marin Foundation curriculum, "Love is an Orientation" (MarinFoundation.org). Pick your choice of date and location. There is no fee to attend. Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. EL: ... • Wednesdays, at 7:00 pm, Kendall-Whittier Library 21 S. Lewis Ave. • Thursdays at 2:00 pm; Herman Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson St. • Fridays at 10:30 am; Brookside Library 1207 E. 45th Pl. • Saturdays at 1:00 pm Schusterman Library 3333 E. 32nd St. Each location will have six meetings at the same time each week. Come to the first meeting and learn positive ways to address this sensitive subject, while maintaining your faith and being respectful to your neighbors. You will not need a book for the class. But if you are interested and cannot attend, Steve's Bookstore has "Love is an Orientation". For information contact: Ray Hickman, (918.261.2500) Executive Director, Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry. For more information and/or to register (not necessary to attend): Go to the TMM website www.tumm.org Spirit Day | Taking a stand against bullying Thursday, October 17th, 2013 Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays October 16th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org -----to attend 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... Millions of Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives. Observed annually, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Getting involved is easy -- participants are asked to simply "go purple" on October 17th, 2013 as work continues to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are. Learn more & go purple at www.glaad.org/spiritday. ----- · Guys Dine Too Two Step & Country Line Dance Thursdays (Resumes Oct. 24th) 6:30 - 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members Tuesday, November 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm The November meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Maxxwell's Restaurant Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Maxxwell's Restaurant is located inside the Campbell Hotel at 2636 E 11th Street, on the west end of the hotel. Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending so that the restaurant may have an accurate head count. First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, November 7th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm Yoga A - Z Fridays (Resumes Oct. 18th) 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class.. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm The November Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Micheal Jones & Ethan Hopper, in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. 2014 Art Gallery Submissions Submission deadline is October 15th, 2013 Game Night 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... The art gallery at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Exhibition Calendar. The gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 JPEG images which characterize your current work. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. OkEq hosts an opening night reception for the artist(s), which beginning in January will be held on the first Friday of the month, and close on the last Wednesday. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Deadline for submissions is October 15th, 2013. Notifications will be sent out by November 1st, 2013. The OkEq Art Gallery Committee has a "no repeat" policy, so will only consider proposals from those who have not previously exhibited in the gallery, (excepting MOREcolor participation). Please submit by e-mail to alliejensen@cox.net, with the subject heading ----"OkEq gallery proposal" 'Just Gender' Tulsa Premiere Screening Wednesday, November 20th, 2013; 7:30 pm 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK JUST GENDER On Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 7:30 pm, Circle Cinema will host the Tulsa premiere of the documentary film 'Just Gender". The film showcases the work of OkEq's Gender Outreach program and features several local transgender activists. In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a candlelight vigil will be held before the premiere at 7:00 pm. For more information on 'Just Gender', please visit justgenderthefilm.com. Contact mary.jones@okeq.org for more information. Everyone is invited to come and participate. Within Our Reach - Relationship Workshop Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 1:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Family & Children's Services will provide a FREE relationship workshop on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Build on existing relationship strengths and learn skills to create safe and stable partner relationships. In addition, you'll learn how to: Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org - - - --Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... • Communicate effectively • Work as a team to solve problems • Manage conflicts without damaging closeness • Preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship For more information or to pre-register, contact Mary at 918.743.4297 or mary.jones@okeq.org Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2014 October 18th - 20th, 2013 October in Oklahoma - when a chill starts to fill the air... it's a perfect time to throw on a little bit of Leather! The Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association is proud to be producing the 25th Oklahoma Mr. Leather contest. From our infamous Bar Crawl Friday night, to educational classes on Saturday afternoon, and the contest itself on Saturday night, this weekend is set to be one for the record books! Early bird registration is only $60, which gets you in to all of the festivities, as well as the Hospitality Suite at the host hotel, commemorative OML XXV tshirt, pin, and dog tag, and maybe a few surprises! Our host hotel for this year is the Hyatt Downtown Tulsa, and rooms are only $79/night! As well as sashing a new Oklahoma Mr. Leather who will be representing our state at the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago over Memorial Day Weekend, the OML weekend helps raise money for charity. T.U.L.S.A. is a non-profit organization, and we also make a donation to other charitable organizations that help members of the Leather & kink communities. This year's charities are the Leather Archives & Museum, Mr. Friendly OKC, and the Sharon St. Cyr Fund. We have advertising and sponsorship opporunities available if you'd like to help us raise a little (or a LOT) of cash. For more information, check out the T.U.L.S.A. Event Website. Herland Retreat November 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2013 EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Pickens Lake Eufeaula, OK Her/and The Retreats are Herland's only "womyn only" event held throughout the year. It is a place for women to sister resources feel safe and comfortable being in a womyn's space. Plan on having a fun and relaxing time at the Herland Retreat. You will meet lots of wonderful womyn and are sure to make a new friend or two while you are here. Call 405.550.2312 for more information or visit herlandsisters.org to register. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... Openarms Youth Project Re-Sale Shop Now accepting donations Openarms Youth Project is delighted to announce that the Re-Sale shop is ready to accept donations of your gently used items. Wood furniture, nice clothing, art, knick knacks, lamps etc. are all needed to fill space for the first sale coming up very soon. Please call OYP at 918.838.7104 if you have items to drop off and someone will meet you there. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OYP cannot accept mattresses, large appliances or fully upholstered furniture at this time. Your donation will be tax-deductible. OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ---- The Show Must Go On.... OUT OK is back! The Oklahoma LGBT International Film Festival returns for another installment of celluloid dreams and movie magic. Mark the dates on your calendar November 15th - 17th, 2013. Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org --- Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. Get ready for your close-up! Visit www.out-ok.com for movie titles and schedule. October is LGBT History Month A new LGBT Icon will be featured every day of the month Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org A new LGBT Icon will be featured every day LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Beginning October 1st, 2012, a new LGBT Icon will be featured every day. ---IIISIORY .\IO. ~lH October 10th - Patrick Califia October 11th - Mandy Carter October 12th - Willa Cather October 13th - Tracy Chapman October 14th - Tim Cook October 15th - Anderson Cooper October 16th - Elio Di Rupo 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... To view videos and bios of the featured Icons, visit lgbthistorymonth.com Hiking in the Ozarks Saturday, October 19th and 26th, 2013 Fall color hike in Arkansas lead by Doyle Wilson and Sherlene Bunnell. will do this hike Saturday October 19th, 2013 and again on Saturday October 26th, 2013. Come join as we head to Ponca, Arkansas in search of Fall. We will be hiking The Whitaker Point Trail to The Hawksbill Crag. The Hawksbill Crag, also known as Whitaker Point, is located along the northern edge of the Upper Buffalo Wilderness in the Ozark National Forest, just south of the Buffalo National River. It is easily one of the most photographed and recognizable features in Arkansas. The hike to it is an easy 3.0 mile round trip, and offers scenic vistas, huge boulders, beautiful waterfalls, (if there is water) and we hope to be graced with the bright oranges and reds of turning maple leaves this fall. The hike to the Crag is rated easy, but we must keep in mind this trail runs along a bluffline for half the distance. Because of this, extreme caution is necessary when hiking this area. It is also not a hike for small children or unleashed pets. The drive to Ponca, Arkansas is roughly 3 hours. We will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 8:00 am and leave for Ponca at exactly 8:30 am. We will carpool and ask all passengers to pitch in to help pay for gas. Please dress weather/hiking appropriate. Bring water and snacks/lunch for hike, and don't forget your camera. Please RSVP with Mary Jones by calling 918.743.4297 or RVSP on the Facebook Event page. Equality Center Pride Store Brand new in the Pride Store, "Oklahomo" Long Sleeve Shirts. From sizes Small to 5 XL, Only $18 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Now That You're Out of the Closet, What About the Rest of Your House?' By Linda Handel You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Opening the door to a consistent, mature lifestyle is challenging for anyone, but it is especially stressful for gay men and lesbians living in a heterosexual world. In Now That You're Out of the Closet, What About the Rest of the House?, Linda Handel speaks from her own personal experiences as a former spouse in a heterosexual marriage, a mother of two, an out lesbian and a licensed therapist to explore the full spectrum of life concerns-from lingering childhood issues, dating and sex to intolerance, abuse and self-hatred-in a voice that is always direct, open and refreshingly honest. Now That You 're What Abou t the Rest of the House? A witty, creative guidebook filled with solid advice, Now That You're Out of the Closet, What About the Rest of the House? offers encouraging direction to those who have discovered that coming out is only the first step in the journey toward a fulfilling life. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 4/23/26, 11:21 AM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2013 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2013... •••~ .. Volunt er A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! fULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:21 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/8dab9e08e0b9756c76ff2fb82d5c6603.pdf 2aa198c4a8a78adc7d67fc891f5f9f59 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews July 31st, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Back to School Carnival Gamily Family Fever Dream Welcome to the eNews. Gamily will have a Back to School Carnival on Sunday, August 4th, 2013 2:00 pm. Email Gamily@OkEq.org to RSVP or for more information. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of July 31st, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: First Thursday Art EBA Counseling Services Guys Dine Too SAGE Pool Party Fall Ball 2013 The Clobber Verses Hips-Knees-Shoulders FooUAnkle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Intro to LGBTQ Lit Council Oak Mens Chorale Cooling Station Mosaic DIVAS Drag Queen Bingo Gamily Back to School Carnival Sunday, August 4th, 2013; 2:00 - 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tulsa Threat Coach Imperial Court of All OK Board of Directors Pride Store Hurry, hurry, hurry! Step right up and join the fun. There will be food, games, characters, activities and prizes. Bring the family and have some fun before school starts. For more info email Gamily@OkEq.org. Please RSVP with parents' names and students' names, ages. Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook Gamily is taking donations for the back to school carnival. Here is a list of the basic school supplies needed by students: • Folders • Pens • Pencils • Spiral notebooks • Box of crayons • Washable markers 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... • Erasers • Kleenex tissues • 3 ring binders (1/2 in, 1 in, or 2 in) • Wide ruled notebook paper If you would like to volunteer for the back to School Carnival, please email Mary.Jones@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, August 15th, 7:00 pm Gamily featured family for the week of July 31st This week's featured Gamily Family is Liz and Stephanie Ingersoll and their daughter Bella. OkEq Art Exhibit The August exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature "POSING" Vintage Beefcake and Homoerotic Photos Liz and Stephanie have been together for almost 10 years, married for 9. Their daughter Bella is 5 going on 30. Liz is a local photographer who owns Mia Bella Art and has work displayed at the Tulsa International Airport and Liz is a stay at home mother and homeschools Bella. The family loves to camp and go on small road trips when Liz has photoshoots. Bella loves ballet and will appear in Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker for the 2nd time this year. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org Fever Dream Performances on Friday and Saturday, August 2nd and 3rd, 2013 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Friday and Saturday, August 2nd and 3rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center, Emily Hedgecock's full-length play, Fever Dream, features Wilson and Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... !!AHIIUUICRUC iliLOOKSf n mf RIGHT l\~:i Kinnier in a thoughtful, emotional, and surprisingly funny philosophical journey through an absurdist work by a character th TELLK al Ill DIE •q~~, : • known only as "The Author". In this ltYI UIS c....t..- modernist take on life and death, Wilson meets a variety of 621 • •,h characters from the hyperactive i.WANT•c;; TU aup~t 2 ..3 Hat Guy to drab and pedantic 7pm Webster (the living 1 HAPPENS 5 S7 at door Merriam embodiment of a dictionary), led $5 wlt b throughout it all by her IHI UII GUY •tu... "l ID magnanimous guide Ad .. Kinnier. Certain characters use I!,rnMAKESM EANLIGHT .....,_cu. . adult language and a parental mn onty advisory is suggested. Performances are open to the public and tickets are $7, $5 with student ID. Proceeds will go to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. EVE em H -INNIlRrr i~D ATOR EA M GOIN&Y/1~.. • M SON"=" ~MERRIAMDKAY J(MSYMRJOMSeEET First Thursday Art Gallery Reception Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Thursday, August 1st, 2013; 6:00 pm The August OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature "POSING" Vintage Beefcake and Homoerotic Photos from the private collection of Kevin Roden. Co-curated by Kevin and Andre Chenault, the show begins with a reception on Thursday, August 1st, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. A commemorative poster for the art show will be available for $20 Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather The August Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Enhance Skin & Body Medical Spa. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Enhance Skin & Body Medical Spa 6616 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 New Counseling Services Monday evenings by appointment John Serrot, LCSW is joining OkEq's counseling services and will see people on Mondays by appointment. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John by phone at 918.724.3388 or email him at therapyjohn@OkEq.org John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of varied social service experience in settings including medical, psychiatric, advocacy, aging, family planning and disabilities. John appreciates the diversity in the human condition and works with his clients to help maximize inherent skills and strengths in order to overcome barriers and accomplish the goals his clients have set for themselves. John specializes in working with adults in the areas of self esteem, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, communication/relationships, gender identification, aging and disabilities. SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Guys Dine Too Tuesday, August 6th, 2013; 6:30 pm The August meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Mexicali Border Cafe on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 at around 6:30 pm. Mexicali Border Cafe is located at 14 West Brady www.mexicalibordercafe.com Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. SAGE Tulsa Pool Party Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... Tuesday, August 27th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will have an encore pool party on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be Potluck, so bring your favorite summer dish. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org - - - to RSVP. interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, B1iexual & Transgender Elders ~ poo/party The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. NERDception Every other Tuesday AUGUST 6th 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com Self Defense Class Tulsa Metro Softball League Fall Ball Registration 2013 Fall Ball 2013 Registration Now Open! Teams will be selected at random from a "hat" at the Fall Draft Event; all players must register and pay dues online to be eligible to play. No cash or checks will be accepted at Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... any time. Click here to get more information on the Fall Ball 2013 Draft Party and to sign up. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Fall Ball Player Dues are $40 per player. Game Dates & Times: TBD, but will be Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm beginning in mid-September and ending late October. Games will play at Carl Smith Softball Complex located at 17120 E. 21st Street in Tulsa. www.tulsametrosoftball.com The Clobber Verses - Religion Workshop Mondays, August 19th and 26th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Rev. Bob Lawerence will be leading two sessions of a religion workshop called "The Clobber Verses". These sessions will entail various faith leaders in Tulsa providing historical, social and theological background on one of the Bible verses that is used to justify homophobia (each person taking a different passage). The two sessions are planned on Mondays, August 19th and 26th at 7:00 pm: One session will look at the Old Testament and the other at the New Testament. Scholars from Phillips Theological Seminary will lead the primary lecture about context and interpretation, followed by smaller group conversations about the verses, followed by a panel of local ministers to answer any final questions. Intro to LGBTQ Literature Tulsa Community College Fall 2013 Schedule Are your literary tastes a little more colorful than some? Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Maybe you need a taste of LGBTQ Literature! Introduction to LGBTQ Literature Coming to TCC for Fall 2013 ENGL 2993, Section 390, CRN 17124 Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Online, 16 week course taught by Dr. Allen Culpeper Tentative reading list: Maurice by E. M. Forster, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jenette Winterson, Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin, Eighty-Sixed by David Feinberg, Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchhill, The Laramie 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... Project by Moises Kaufman, Pages for You by Sylvia Brownrigg, Love Speaks Its Name: Gay and Lesbian Love Poems edited by J.D. McClatchy ,.._ ===- -= For more information contact: allen.culpepper@tulsacc.edu --------918.595.7647 Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals Mondays, Beginning August 5th, 2013; 7:00 pm Rehearsals for Council Oak Mens Chorale Winter Season 2013 Performance will begin on Monday, August 5th, 2013 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church Fellowship Hall - 2900 S. Harvard Ave. New singers are welcome! Rehearsals will continue on every Monday. The concert will feature holiday seasonal music both traditional and popular, including All Through the Night, Ave Maria(Biebl), God Rest Ye Merry council oak moos chorole Gentlemen, Little Drummer Boy, Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bells and more. council oak Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday JULY 31st 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Visit www.counciloak.org for additional information Lambda Al-Anon Cooling Station The Equality Center will act as a cooling station for Tulsa citizens When the National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warnings, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will act as an official cooling station for the City of Tulsa. If you know someone who does not have adequate airconditioning, please encourage them to utilize the Equality Center. Pets crated or on leashes are also welcome. If you would like to assist the Equality Center as we serve the citizens of Tulsa you may make donations of bottled water or financial gifts to cover expenses associated with hosting our neighbors in need. The Cooling Station hours are 12 pm to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Mosaic Diversity Business Awards Survey Mission: Mosaic will educate, lead, and influence businesses on creating diverse and inclusive workforce cultures to enhance their competitive advantage. Mosaic is launching a survey to identify businesses that powered by the tulsa regional chamber have a commitment to creating inclusive cultures in our region. Their goal is to establish a baseline of area employers, for Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... profit and nonprofit (government, education & foundations), working towards developing diverse and inclusive cultures through multiple approaches. The survey questions are tied to metrics most frequently utilized in diversity and inclusion awards regionally and nationally. We hope to identify ten for profits and ten nonprofits for our region's Top 20 Inclusive Cultures. � Link to Mosaic's D&I Survey Game Night The survey will close at end of business August 9th, 2013. The results of the survey will be shared at Mosaic's inaugural Economic Inclusion Forum October 21st, 2013. H.O.P.E.'s 15th Anniversary Celebration "DIVAS" Event Friday, August 23rd, 2013; 6:30 pm Doubletree Warren Place 6110 South Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 75136 H.O.P.E.'s 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION "DIVAS" EVENT Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Reception 6:30 pm Concert 7:45 pm FEATURING: Cindy Cain Pam - Van Dyke Christy Hanewinkel - Tavis Minner Heather Richetto-Rumley - John Sawyer Jeff Cherblanc - Phena Hackett - Mark Gibson Celebrating H.O.P.E.'s 15 years of providing HIV and Hepatitis prevention, education, testing, and linkage to medical care and social services in the Tulsa Community and 25 surrounding counties. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org - - Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet For more information, visit hopetesting.org or click here for ticket purchases and sponsorships. Drag Queen Bingo benefiting Our House Too Saturday, August 24th, 2013; Doors open at 7:00 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel 100 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Drag Queen Bingo 2013 August 24th, 2013 Hyatt Regency Hotel 7:30 - 10:00 pm $30 Bingo like your mother never played... This annual event and fundraiser for Our House Too will be held August 24th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Female impersonators will bring dazzling entertainment and fabulous bingo prizes for this, the eighth year, beginning at 7:30 and ending at 10:00 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. A silent auction and a 50/50 raffle will be held and, of course, several rousing games of bingo will be played! Some of your favorite artists will perform glittering numbers to wow the crowd. Tickets for Drag Queen Bingo 2013 are $30 per person and advanced tickets are available online through PayPal. Purchase an indivdual ticket Reserve a Table Reserve a Premium Table Reserve a Runway Table For more information on table packages please contact Our House Too at 918.688.2144 or DQB@ourhousetoo.com Our House Too is a nonprofit organization serving to eliminate the social isolation of people living with HIV/ AIDS in the Tulsa area. In addition to providing monthly activities and holiday celebrations, Our House Too offers food baskets, a toiletry and household pantry and weekly lunches. ourhousetoo.com Women's Tackle Football Coaching Position Available Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is looking for a qualified head coach for the 2014 season. The Threat is a non-profit, semi-pro, fullcontact women's tackle football team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A member of the Women's Football Alliance since 2011, the Threat is a combination of beginner and intermediate adult athletes with a love for competitive football. The Threat off-season training begins in December, with games starting in April. The regular season consists of 8 games. All games are on Saturday nights, 4 home, and 4 away to surrounding states. Additional postseason games are to be determined on team performance. This is a paid position and all traveling accommodations will be covered by the team. For more information send an email to tulsaWTF@yahoo.com or visit www.tulsathreat.com Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Please join the Imperial Court of All Oklahoma and Prince & Princess Royale Keith and Joanna for the next round of the Holigay pageants operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org with the 'Mr & Miss Hot and Humid 2013 Pageant' Friday, August 2nd, 2013 @ 10:00 pm - TNT's (NO COVER 21+ Only) Partial proceeds will benefit - OkEq's Gamily Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org We will also be holding a 50/50 raffle and collecting schools supplies for OkEq's Gamily 1st Annual Back to School Carnival For more information please contact the I.C.A.O. at impcourtok@gmail.com Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Voting members must be current in their $50 OkEq membership fee by September 11th, 2013. Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! $10.00! Get the size you want now before they are gone! 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... Pink Style Also Available Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Transgender Rights' edited by Paisely Currah, Richard M. Juang and Shannon Price Minter You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Over the past three decades, the transgender movement has gained visibility and achieved significant victories. Discrimination has been prohibited in several states, dozens of municipalities, and more than two hundred private companies, while hate crime laws in eight states have been amended to include gender identity. Yet prejudice and violence against transgender people remain all too common. ~ LU 0 z (!:> ~ RIGHTS With analysis from legal and policy experts, activists and advocates, Transgender Rights assesses the movement's achievements, challenges, ~ and opportunities for future action. ~ Examining crucial topics like family law, employment policies, public health, economics, and grassroots organizing, this groundbreaking book is an indispensable resource in the fight for the freedom and equality of those who cross gender boundaries. Moving beyond media representations to grapple with the real lives and issues of transgender people, Transgender Rights will launch a new moment for human rights activism in America. <t: Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 31st, 2013 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-31st--2013.htm... Volu1 r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! fULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:06 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/3fde59b09f0fce1af90d2b873012207e.pdf 7c79b0bc1318ac7cbae33d56bd6b2118 PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... eNews October 24th, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor SAGE Tulsa Halloween Gamily Halloween OUT in Eureka Welcome to the eNews. Make plans to Trick or Treat at the Equality Center with Gamily's Halloween celebration. Come by on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm for candy, games and prizes! eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Tulsa Threat Guys Dine Too Immigration and DOMA Computer Boot Camp Mindful Meditation The eNews for the week of October 24th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Dr. Ronald LaButti, DO, FAOAO OUTlaw Legal Series First Thursday Art Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Transgender Day of Remembrance Homebuyer Workshop Within Our Reach Birds of Prey Mosaic Margaritas & Burgers SAGE Tulsa Halloween Party Tuesday, October 29th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will have a Halloween party on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the party. The group will head out to Sol Smith's Native American Retreat which is North of Sand Springs on Big Heart Mountain in Osage County. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to attend, please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org to RSVP. Tony Kushner Wedding Announcement Herland Retreat Tulsa Metro Basketball LGBT Literature OUT OK Festival LGBT History Month Hiking in the Ozarks Imperial Court Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. Gamily Halloween Spooktacular Thursday, October 31st, 2013; 6:00 pm Pumpkins, goodies and creepy crawlies. Come join Gamily on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a spooktacular Halloween celebration. There will be arts & crafts, candy galore and a costume contest. Feel free to invite your friends and family. Please RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org or OkEq's Gamily Facebook page. OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, November 21st, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit Keith and Andrew with family Trick or Treat at OkEq Halloween 2012 The October exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of P.C. Cast Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org. OkEq OUT in Eureka Springs for Fall Diversity Weekend Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 Counseling Services Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will be Nov 1st - 3rd, 2013. What better way to spend it than with your OkEq friends in Eureka Springs. We are gassing up a party bus and will transport the group over to Eureka Springs. Click here for more information on Fall Diversity Weekend. Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... TherapyJohn@OkEq.org We've got a seat for you on the Party Bus. This Party Bus Pass will get you access to transportation on November 1st from Tulsa to Eureka Springs and back on November 3rd. The bus will leave on Friday, November 1st at 12:00 pm from the Equality Center and drop off passengers at their hotel in Eureka Springs. The Party Bus Pass will only cost $75 per passenger. This will save you on gas and mileage and give you a chance to party with the other travelers on the way to Eureka Springs Diversity Weekend! Click here to reserve your seat on the party bus. Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Tryouts 2014 Season The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is holding tryouts for the 2014 season on the following day: November 9th, 2013 Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org All tryouts will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Thoreau Demonstration Academy - 7370 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74133. Players must be 18 or older to try out and no experience is necessary to play. Bring $10.00, a photo ID, and wear athletic clothing (cleats not required). For more information, email us at: tulsawtf@yahoo.com or 'Like' us on Facebook Guys Dine Too Tuesday, November 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm The November meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Maxxwell's Restaurant Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Maxxwell's Restaurant is located inside the Campbell Hotel at 2636 E 11th Street, on the west end of the hotel. Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending so that the restaurant may have an accurate head count. Immigration and DOMA: Where do we go from here? Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org - Monday, November 11th, 2013 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Chris Bell, YWCA Immigration Attorney, speaks on the implications of the Supreme Court's repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act for immigrants, especially those who have a same-sex partner who is a U.S. citizen. New Programming: Computer Boot Camp Starting in October; First Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of the month David Bohnett Cyber Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center First Tuesday (November 5th) of every month from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and the 2nd Saturday (November 9th) of every month from 12:00 - 2:00 pm The world is changing and you refuse to be left behind. Do you want to be able to email your friends and family members or even show your grandkids a couple of tricks that you've learned on the computer? Computer Boot Camp, if you want to be able to use the Internet to search on topics that are important to you - the latest health information, what's happening in the world, or what the headlines are in the city... We break it down: 1. Computer Basics 2. The Internet 3. E-mail Basics 4. Social Networking 5. Smarter than me phones Class size will be limited to 9. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Mary Jones at 918.743.4297 or Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Mindful Meditation Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm Science has proven the efficacy of Mindfulness Meditation in reducing blood pressure, improving the quality of sleep, improving memory and reducing other effects of aging, as well as helping us deal with the level of stress in our lives. In this class we will learn various techniques that lead to mindfulness. The class will start with short sessions and gradually increase them. Feel free to join the class at any point because it doesn't take long to catch up. Come and learn these helpful techniques and practice them with us. Please bring your own cushion (zafu). You may also find it helpful to bring something to pad your ankles as well. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, November 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, November 7th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The November Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Micheal Jones & Ethan Hopper, in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. 'Just Gender' Tulsa Premiere Screening Wednesday, November 20th, 2013; 7:30 pm 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK JUST GENDER On Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 7:30 pm, Circle Cinema will host the Tulsa premiere of the documentary film 'Just Gender". The film showcases the work of OkEq's Gender Outreach program and features several local transgender activists. In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a candlelight vigil will be held before the premiere at 7:00 pm. For more information on 'Just Gender', please visit justgenderthefilm.com. Contact mary.jones@okeq.org for more information. Everyone is invited to come and participate. Homebuyer Education Workshop SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Cay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... Thursday, November 14th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (EverBank Home Lending). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. Within Our Reach - Relationship Workshop Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 1:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Family & Children's Services will provide a FREE relationship workshop on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Build on existing relationship strengths and learn skills to create safe and stable partner relationships. In addition, you'll learn how to: • Communicate effectively • Work as a team to solve problems • Manage conflicts without damaging closeness • Preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship For more information or to pre-register, contact Mary at 918.743.4297 or mary.jones@okeq.org Bird of Paradise Book Signing w/ author G.J. Paterson Tuesday, November 19th, 2013; 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Author G.J. Paterson will be at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for a book signing of the newly published novel, "Bird of Paradise". The signing will be on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Available on October 31st, "Birds of Prey" may be purchased from www.gjpaterson.com or Amazon.com for $23.95. Copies of the book will be available for sale on the night of the signing for 10% off. 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... OkEq honored by Mosaic in Top 20 Inclusive Workplace Cultures Mosaic, Tulsa Business Chamber's Diversity and Inclusion Council, honored Oklahomans for Equality for leadership in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture in the Tulsa area. In attendance to receive the award were Toby Jenkins, OkEq Executive Director and Mike Redman, OkEq Board of Director. Boot Camp Margaritas & Cheeseburgers in Paradise Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Saturday, October 26th, 2013; 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Red Sky Liquor & Wine 4711 E 51st Street BOB FM will be at Equality Business Alliance member Red Sky Liquor & Wine this Saturday October 26th, 2013 with a live remote from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. You can sign up for a chance to win a 5 day trip to Hawaii and 2 tickets to the Jimmy Buffet concert. BOB FM will also have a money machine and people will have a chance to grab as much money as they want every 30 minutes. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. EL: == All sales from Red Sky Liquor & Wine from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm will be 10% off marked price. Presidential Lecture Series - Tony Kushner Tuesday, November 12th, 2013; 7:30 pm Donald W. Reynolds Center 3208 E. 8th St University of Tulsa Campus The University of Tulsa Presidential Lecture Series presents Pultizer-Prize winning playwright Tony Kushner. His critically acclaimed plays tackle some of today's most sensitive social issues such as HIV/AIDS, racism and capitalism. His most well known works include Angels in America, A Bright Room Called Day and Caroline, or Change. An Emmy Award winner and two-time Tony Award winner, Kushner is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He has received an Oscar nomination and in 2008, became the first recipient of the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award, the largest theater award in the United Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays November 6th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 8 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... States. Presentations will begin at 7:30 p.m. Lectures are free and open to the public; no tickets or registrations are required. Two Step & Country Line Dance Wedding Announcement Thursdays 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members Congratulations from Oklahomans for Equality Jennifer Davenport and Dorothy Davenport were married at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday October 17th, 2013. Associate Pastor Suzanne Stout officiated and several members of the congregation were in attendance. 'Tfii..f '»•y Jennifer and Dorothy's three youngest children attended, witnessed, gave their blessing and were also a part of the ceremony. l'W,ff'Morry 'J,fy :f,frnl, '/Tu. On~ I £o1191t'H 11tli l.itJ~ :for, 'Dr~am 'JV1tli, !,ov, Herland Retreat November 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2013 Yoga A - Z Pickens Lake Eufeaula, OK Her/and The Retreats are Herland's only "womyn only" event held throughout the year. It is a place for women to sister resources feel safe and comfortable being in a womyn's space. Plan on having a fun and relaxing time at the Herland Retreat. You will meet lots of wonderful womyn and are sure to make a new friend or two while you are here. Call 405.550.2312 for more information or visit herlandsisters.org to register. Tulsa Metro Basketball League Winter Season Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm Winter Season is December through February The league plays 3 on 3 games on a half court each Wednesday night December through February at 7:00 pm. Tulsa Metro Basketball League is an offical program of OkEq and a member organization of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. $50 sign up fee. Games are played at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK. Daryn Drake will be the head coach for the new Basketball season. For more information about the league, please contact Basketball@OkEq.org. A Selective, Opinionated, and Not Especially Academic Survey of Gay and Lesbian Literature Since the 1800s Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class.. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 9 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... Tuesday, October 29th, 2013; 3:00 pm Room MC 617 TCC Metro Campus 909 S Boston Ave A Selective, Opinionated, and Not Especially Academic Survey of Gay and Lesbian Literature Since the 1800s." Presented by Dr. Allen Culpepper, Assistant Professor of English,Tulsa Community College. Tuesday, October 29, 3:00 pm, Metro Campus Board Room, (Room MC 617). In connection with GLBT History Month. No cost. (Room capacity is limited, though.) RSVP to --------allen.culpepper@tulsacc.edu by Oct. 27th, 2013. OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis The OUT OK Film Festival opens in less than 4 weeks. Tune into www.out-ok.com for movie and ticket information and get your film-freak on! Catch FREE FALL on Saturday, Nov. 16th at 4:00 pm. Sex, lies, and deception: the life of a testosterone-fuelled police cadet. Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. November 15th - 17th, 2013. Get ready for your close-up! Visit www.out-ok.com for movie titles and schedule. some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org October is LGBT History Month A new LGBT Icon will be featured every day of the month 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 10 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... A new LGBT Icon will be featured every day LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Beginning October 1st, 2012, a new LGBT Icon will be featured every day. }IISIORY .\Kl ~lH October 24th - Ma Rainey October 25th - Sally Ride October 26th - Marlon Riggs October 27th - Vito Russo October 28th - Jos� Sarria October 29th - George Takei October 30th - Jason Wu October 31st - John Lawrence & Tyron Garner To view videos and bios of the featured Icons, visit lgbthistorymonth.com EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Hiking in the Ozarks Saturday, October 26th, 2013; 8:00 am Fall color hike in Arkansas lead by Doyle Wilson and Sherlene Bunnell. The group will hike on Saturday October 26th, 2013. Come join as we head to Ponca, Arkansas in search of Fall. We will be hiking The Whitaker Point Trail to The Hawksbill Crag. The Hawksbill Crag, also known as Whitaker Point, is located along the northern edge of the Upper Buffalo Wilderness in the Ozark National Forest, just south of the Buffalo National River. Please dress weather/hiking appropriate. Bring water and snacks/ lunch for hike, and don't forget your camera. For more information or to RSVP, please call Mary Jones at 918.743.4297 or visit the Facebook Event page. Next trip will be an Overnight Backpacking Adventure on the Buffalo River November 8th - 10th, 2013 For any questions about the Overnight Backpacking Adventure on the Buffalo River or for a list of thing you will need to bring you can email Sherlenne Bunnell at sherandkids@cox.net. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma MISSION: 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 11 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... Upcoming Events "Mr & Miss Harvest 2013 Pageant" Friday, November 1st, 2013 -10:00 pm @ TNT's (NO COVER) Open to anyone 21+ Mr. (Male Impersonation - Any male or female willing to perform as a male) and Miss (Female Impersonation - Any male or female willing to perform as a female). Any Legal Talent - Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Drag, Comedians. Partial proceeds for this pageant benefit - OkEq's SAGE Program For more information contact George or Rusty or email impcourtok@gmail.com "Military Ball" Saturday, November 9, 2013 Club Majestic Tulsa 9 - Close Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Doors open at 9 pm (21+ Only, NO Cover before 10:30 pm) NO Cover 21+ only Proceeds to Benefit - Disabled American Veteran Come dressed in your Military Uniforms or something to support your favorite branch of the Military. Bring plenty of money to purchase items from the silent auction or a 50/50 raffle ticket. Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org For more information or to donate In-Kind Items for the Silent Auction contact King Father Scotty on the Court Facebook Page or email ICAO @ impcourtok@gmail.com Donations can also be made on the ICAO website www.impcourtok.webs.com Equality Center Pride Store Brand new in the Pride Store, "Oklahomo" Long Sleeve Shirts. From sizes Small to 5 XL, Only $18 Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013.. Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items y Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Different Daughters: A Book by Mothers of Lesbians' By Louise Rafkin You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Coming out to mom is a lesbian rite of passage. In Different Daughters, thirty mothers of lesbians come together to trace their journeys towards acceptance of their daughters. Facing their fears and confusion, prejudice and misunderstandings, they speak honesty and bravely about the difficulties and joys of life with their "different daughters." Writing about families, community, religion, grandchildren, bisexuality, transgender issues, and coming out, the authors of Different Daughters raise questions shared by all mothers: How can we accept our children for who they are? How can we love our children even when they are different from us? Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 12 of 13 4/23/26, 11:24 AM �Firefox 13 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-24th--2013... •••~ .. Volunt er A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! fULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:24 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/14e2f7efc53776423a7c05b413a9139a.pdf fad9281fe91e4c8b98d2e4864aa261ac PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... eNews October 31st, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor Gamily Halloween Early Voting Medicare & ACA Welcome to the eNews. Happy Halloween! Make plans to Trick or Treat at the Equality Center with Gamily's Halloween celebration. Come by on tonight, October 31st from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm for candy, games and prizes! eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Tulsa Threat Guys Dine Too First Thursday Art Immigration and DOMA Computer Boot Camp The eNews for the week of October 31st, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Sue Welch, McGraw Realtor Mindful Meditation Tulsa Metro Basketball OUTlaw Legal Series Sue Ellen Welch (918) 810-8156 Transgender Day of Remembrance Hiking in the Ozarks Homebuyer Workshop Within Our Reach SWelch@McGrawOK.com OUT OK Festival Bird of Paradise Tony Kushner Living Arts Imperial Court Gamily Halloween Spooktacular Thursday, October 31st, 2013; 6:00 pm Pumpkins, goodies and creepy crawlies. Come join Gamily on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a spooktacular Halloween celebration. There will be arts & crafts, candy galore and a costume contest. Feel free to invite your friends and family. Please RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org or OkEq's Gamily Facebook page. Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 11:25 AM �Firefox 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, November 21st, 7:00 pm Keith and Andrew with family Trick or Treat at OkEq Halloween 2012 Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org. November 12th Special Election Early Voting Thursday, November 7th & Friday, November 8th; 8:00 am - 6:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The November exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Micheal Jones & Ethan Hopper Yes! You can vote early at the County Election Board office in Tulsa county if you are registered to vote. Early Voting at the Tulsa County Election Board 555 N Denver Ave November 12th Special Elections Important dates: • Last time to request absentee ballot - November 6th, 5:00 pm • Early voting - Thursday, November 7th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm & Friday, November 8th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Counseling Services Medicare Supplements Made Easy & the Affordable Care Act Wednesday, November 6th, 2013; 6:30 pm Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:25 AM �Firefox 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Al Triggs (Creative Marketing Director for Legacy Insurance Advisors) and former OKEQ Board member will be presenting information on Medicare Supplements and valuable information on where you can get the most value for your MONEY. Do you find the descriptions about supplement programs confusing? Do you feel you are paying too much money? Are your medications too expensive? Are you on a fixed income? You cannot afford to miss this event. Also on hand will be Jimmy Jordan, Navigator for the new Affordable Care Act. Mr. Jordan will be available to assist consumers in understanding the new programs, taking advantage of consumer protections, and navigating the health insurance system to find the most affordable coverage that meets the consumer's needs. Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Tryouts 2014 Season The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is holding tryouts for the 2014 season on the following day: Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org November 9th, 2013 All tryouts will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Thoreau Demonstration Academy - 7370 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74133. Players must be 18 or older to try out and no experience is necessary to play. Bring $10.00, a photo ID, and wear athletic clothing (cleats not required). For more information, email us at: tulsawtf@yahoo.com or 'Like' us on Facebook Guys Dine Too Tuesday, November 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm The November meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Maxxwell's Restaurant Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Maxxwell's Restaurant is located inside the Campbell Hotel at 2636 E 11th Street, on the west end of the hotel. Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending so that the restaurant may have an accurate head count. First Thursday Art Reception Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org - Thursday, November 7th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:25 AM �Firefox 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... Tai Chi Class The November Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Micheal Jones & Ethan Hopper, in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Immigration and DOMA: Where do we go from here? Monday, November 11th, 2013 7:00 pm Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Chris Bell, YWCA Immigration Attorney, speaks on the implications of the Supreme Court's repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act for immigrants, especially those who have a same-sex partner who is a U.S. citizen. New Programming: Computer Boot Camp Starting in October; First Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of the month David Bohnett Cyber Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org First Tuesday (November 5th) of every month from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and the 2nd Saturday (November 9th) of every month from 12:00 - 2:00 pm I The world is changing and you refuse to be left behind. Do you want to be able to email your friends and family members or even show your grandkids a couple of tricks that you've learned on the computer? Computer Boot Camp, if you want to be able to use the Internet to search on topics that are important to you - the latest health information, what's happening in the world, or what the headlines are in the city... We break it down: 1. Computer Basics 2. The Internet 3. E-mail Basics 4. Social Networking 5. Smarter than me phones • • ' . Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold 4/23/26, 11:25 AM �Firefox 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... Class size will be limited to 9. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Mary Jones at 918.743.4297 or Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Mindful Meditation Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm Science has proven the efficacy of Mindfulness Meditation in reducing blood pressure, improving the quality of sleep, improving memory and reducing other effects of aging, as well as helping us deal with the level of stress in our lives. In this class we will learn various techniques that lead to mindfulness. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather The class will start with short sessions and gradually increase them. Feel free to join the class at any point because it doesn't take long to catch up. Come and learn these helpful techniques and practice them with us. Please bring your own cushion (zafu). You may also find it helpful to bring something to pad your ankles as well. Tulsa Metro Basketball League Winter Season Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm Winter Season is December through February The league plays 3 on 3 games on a half court each Wednesday night December through February at 7:00 pm. Tulsa Metro Basketball League is an offical program of OkEq and a member organization of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. $50 sign up fee. Games are played at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK. Daryn Drake will be the head coach for the new Basketball season. For more information about the league, please contact Basketball@OkEq.org. OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, November 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Cay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders 'Just Gender' Tulsa Premiere Screening Wednesday, November 20th, 2013; 7:00 pm 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK On Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 7:00 Tulsa Area Prime Timers 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:25 AM �Firefox 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... JUST GENDER pm, Circle Cinema will host the Tulsa premiere of the documentary film 'Just Gender". The screening will cost $6.00 and the film showcases the work of OkEq's Gender Outreach program and features several local transgender activists. In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a candlelight vigil will be held before the premiere at 7:00 pm. For more information on 'Just Gender', please visit justgenderthefilm.com. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Contact mary.jones@okeq.org for more information. Everyone is invited to come and participate. Overnight Backpacking Adventure on the Buffalo River November 8th - 10th, 2013 For any questions about the Overnight Backpacking Adventure on the Buffalo River or for a list of thing you will need to bring you can email Sherlenne Bunnell at sherandkids@cox.net. Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28th, 2013; 12:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) invites you to join us on Thanksgiving day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Special music and entertainment will accompany the meal. Please confirm your attendance by contacting: Lucas.Green@OkEq.org or visit our Facebook Event Page Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Local Affirming and Inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. Lunch provided by: Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Fellowship Lutheran Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist 4/23/26, 11:25 AM �Firefox 7 of 12 Diversity Christian Fellowship International Eastside Christian Church Whole Foods Tulsa Open Table, UCC . --- Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays November 6th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend 4/23/26, 11:25 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... Homebuyer Education Workshop Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (EverBank Home Lending). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. Within Our Reach - Relationship Workshop Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 1:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Family & Children's Services will provide a FREE relationship workshop on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Build on existing relationship strengths and learn skills to create safe and stable partner relationships. In addition, you'll learn how to: • Communicate effectively • Work as a team to solve problems • Manage conflicts without damaging closeness • Preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship For more information or to pre-register, contact Mary at 918.743.4297 or mary.jones@okeq.org OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 ( t(•t.~':._.iJI' rn Thursday, November 14th, 2013; 6:30 pm ,.. Boot Camp ~I �Firefox 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis The OUT OK Film Festival opens in less than 3 weeks. Tune into www.out-ok.com for movie and ticket information and get your film-freak on! Your OUT OK VIP PASS will send you over the moon on November 15, 16, 17. OUT OK, The Oklahoma GLBT Film Festival returns with a collection of first-run, award-winning films. Don't miss REACHING FOR THE MOON. 2 iconic women, 1 unforgettable story. Go to www.outok.com for movie times and ticket info or philip_au@att.net Two Step & Country Line Dance Thursdays 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members Yoga A - Z Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. November 15th - 17th, 2013. Get ready for your close-up! Visit www.out-ok.com for movie titles and schedule. Bird of Paradise Book Signing w/ author G.J. Paterson Tuesday, November 19th, 2013; 7:00 pm Author G.J. Paterson will be at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for a book signing of the newly published novel, "Bird of Paradise". The signing will be on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Available on October 31st, "Birds of Prey" may be purchased from www.gjpaterson.com or Amazon.com for $23.95. Copies of the book will be available for sale on the night of the signing for 10% off. G.J. Paterson is a pen name for Gloria Galasso and her partner Patricia Paterson. Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class.. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Presidential Lecture Series - Tony Kushner Tuesday, November 12th, 2013; 7:30 pm Donald W. Reynolds Center 3208 E. 8th St University of Tulsa Campus The University of Tulsa Presidential Lecture Series presents Pultizer-Prize winning playwright Tony Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play 4/23/26, 11:25 AM �Firefox 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... Kushner. His critically acclaimed plays tackle some of today's most sensitive social issues such as HIV/AIDS, racism and capitalism. His most well known works include Angels in America, A Bright Room Called Day and Caroline, or Change. An Emmy Award winner and two-time Tony Award winner, Kushner is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He has received an Oscar nomination and in 2008, became the first recipient of the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award, the largest theater award in the United States. some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Presentations will begin at 7:30 p.m. Lectures are free and open to the public; no tickets or registrations are required. Champagne and Chocolate Gala presented by Living Arts Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 7:00 pm Living Art Space 307 East Brady LIVING~ARTS Living Arts of Tulsa presents the "19th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Fundraising Gala" at the Living Art Space, 307 East Brady, in downtown Tulsa, featuring the works of 100 of the best artists from Oklahoma and beyond. $35 advance or $40 at the door. Saturday, November 16th, 2013 7:00 - 10:00 PM ~ -±........ CHAMPAGNE ANO CHOCOLATE Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet For more information call 918.585.1234 or visit livingarts.org Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events "Mr & Miss Harvest 2013 Pageant" Friday, November 1st, 2013 -10:00 pm @ TNT's (NO COVER) Open to anyone 21+ Mr. (Male Impersonation - Any male or female willing to perform as a male) and Miss (Female Impersonation - Any male or female willing to perform as a female). Any Legal Talent - Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Drag, Comedians. Partial proceeds for this pageant benefit - OkEq's SAGE Program For more information contact George or Rusty or email impcourtok@gmail.com Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:25 AM �Firefox 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... "Military Ball" Saturday, November 9, 2013 Club Majestic Tulsa 9 - Close Doors open at 9 pm (21+ Only, NO Cover before 10:30 pm) NO Cover 21+ only Proceeds to Benefit - Disabled American Veteran Come dressed in your Military Uniforms or something to support your favorite branch of the Military. Bring plenty of money to purchase items from the silent auction or a 50/50 raffle ticket. For more information or to donate In-Kind Items for the Silent Auction contact King Father Scotty on the Court Facebook Page or email ICAO @ impcourtok@gmail.com EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Donations can also be made on the ICAO website www.impcourtok.webs.com Dissertation Research on Transgender Microaggressions This study is being done with an online survey that takes about 10-20 minutes. This research has been approved by the University of the Rockies Internal Review Board, approval number 13-020-C. The study intends to be trans-affirmative, and will refrain from asking personal questions regarding your health. In respect of your privacy, no questions will be asked about your health history regarding your surgical, hormonal or other gender realignment procedures you may have had. http://fluidsurveys.com/s/Therapy-experiences-trans/ Equality Center Pride Store New in the Pride Store, "Oklahomo" Long Sleeve Shirts. From sizes Small to 5 XL, Only $18 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: 4/23/26, 11:25 AM �Firefox 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ---- Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Is It a Date or Just Coffee?: The Gay Girl's Guide to Dating, Sex and Romance' By Mo Brownsey You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center What are the ten telltale signs that date #2 will take place in hell? Is it better to bounce than to break? How do you navigate the squiggly line between exlover and now friends? Is it a date or just coffee? For women struggling to understand the nongirlfriend-girlfriend's refusal to bear any semblance to sanity, logic, or good manners, this nuts-and-bolts guide is the answer. Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org --- // JUST COFFEE? Understanding that love involves equal parts romance, lust, and neuroses, Mo Brownsey will guide you through the mysteries of amour, whether by helping you figure out what is wrong with the people you have been dating, helping you find people you should be dating, showing you how to craft a personal ad designed to entice babes but repel psyche-sucking wackos, or describing ten surefire ways to avoid Lesbian Bed Death. Equally wise and witty, Is It a Date or Just Coffee? will have you navigating the minefield of romance (including the horrors of Internet dating) as if you were soldier of passion. Whether you are single, dating, married, or not sure which, this is the book for you! Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org ----- Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 4/23/26, 11:25 AM �Firefox 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-31st--2013... • ~ . Vo1unt r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! TU SA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:25 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/87dbbdaad65e96cdadf61714789c02ba.pdf a40b97081038c202f6a351251680d634 PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... eNews November 5th, 2013 In This Issue • OkEq Programming -- - - - Note EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice Early Voting Welcome to the eNews. Do you have questions about Medicare or the Affordable Care Act? Come by on Wednesday, November 6th at 6:30 pm for an informative presentation. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Medicare & ACA First Thursday Art Immigration and DOMA Equality Business Alliance Tulsa Metro Basketball OkEq Programming Note Tulsa Threat Self Defense Class on Tuesday, November 5th and Tai Chi Class on Sunday, November 10th, have been canceled. The eNews for the week of November 5th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Dr. Ronald LaButti, DO, FAOAO OUTlaw Legal Series Transgender Day of Remembrance Come Home for Thanksgiving Say No to Hate Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com OUT OK Festival Mindful Meditation Hiking in the Ozarks Homebuyer Workshop Within Our Reach 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Computer Boot Camp Bird of Paradise Be Our Voice, Give a Day For Veteran's Day on Monday, November 11th, in honor of LGBT service members and veterans, a donation has been made to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign Tony Kushner The Bible, Homosexuality and Catholicism Living Arts Imperial Court Trans Microaggressions Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer and the Equality Center LGBT Hotline will be sponsored for the week of November 10th - 16th, 2013 Find Us on Facebook Click here to commemorate a special day with OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign ------------ --- - 4/23/26, 11:27 AM �Firefox 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... November 12th Special Election Early Voting Thursday, November 7th & Friday, November 8th; 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Yes! You can vote early at the County Election Board office in Tulsa county if you are registered to vote. Early Voting at the Tulsa County Election Board 555 N Denver Ave ~ November 12th Special Elections Important dates: • Last time to request absentee ballot - November 6th, 5:00 pm • Early voting - Thursday, November 7th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm & Friday, November 8th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, November 21st, 7:00 pm Medicare Supplements Made Easy & the Affordable Care Act Wednesday, November 6th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Al Triggs (Creative Marketing Director for Legacy Insurance Advisors) and former OkEq Board member will be presenting information on Medicare Supplements and valuable information on where you can get the most value for your MONEY. Do you find the descriptions about supplement programs confusing? Do you feel you are paying too much money? Are your medications too expensive? Are you on a fixed income? You cannot afford to miss this event. Also on hand will be Jimmy Jordan, Navigator for the new Affordable Care Act. Mr. Jordan will be available to assist consumers in understanding the new programs, taking advantage of consumer protections, and navigating the health insurance system to find the most affordable coverage that meets the consumer's needs. OkEq Art Exhibit The November exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Micheal Jones & Ethan Hopper First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, November 7th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm Counseling Services The November Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Micheal Jones & Ethan Hopper, in a show Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, 4/23/26, 11:27 AM �Firefox 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org Immigration and DOMA: Where do we go from here? Monday, November 11th, 2013 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Chris Bell, YWCA Immigration Attorney, speaks on the implications of the Supreme Court's repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act for immigrants, especially those who have a same-sex partner who is a U.S. citizen. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The November Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by the Tulsa Drillers at ONEOK Field, 201 N Elgin Ave. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org ONEOK Field 201 N Elgin Ave Tulsa Metro Basketball League Winter Season Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm Winter Season is December through February The league plays 3 on 3 games on a half court each Wednesday night December through February at 7:00 pm. Tulsa Metro Basketball League is an offical program of OkEq and a member organization of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. $50 sign up fee. Games are played at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK. Daryn Drake will be the head coach for the new Basketball season. For more information about the league, please contact Basketball@OkEq.org. Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Tryouts 2014 Season The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team is holding tryouts for the 2014 season on the following day: Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org November 9th, 2013 4/23/26, 11:27 AM �Firefox 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... All tryouts will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Thoreau Demonstration Academy - 7370 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74133. Players must be 18 or older to try out and no experience is necessary to play. Bring $10.00, a photo ID, and wear athletic clothing (cleats not required). For more information, email us at: tulsawtf@yahoo.com or 'Like' us on Facebook OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, November 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. 'Just Gender' Tulsa Premiere Screening Wednesday, November 20th, 2013; 7:00 pm 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK On Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 7:00 pm, Circle Cinema will host the Tulsa premiere of the documentary film 'Just Gender". The JUST GENDER screening will cost $6.00 and the film showcases the work of OkEq's Gender Outreach program and features several local transgender activists. Click here for online ticket purchase. In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a candlelight vigil will be held before the premiere at 7:00 pm. For more information on 'Just Gender', please visit justgenderthefilm.com. Tai Chi Class Resumes November 17th Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org < ' Contact mary.jones@okeq.org for more information. Everyone is invited to come and participate. Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28th, 2013; 12:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) invites you to join us on Thanksgiving day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Special music and entertainment will accompany the meal. Please confirm your attendance by contacting: Lucas.Green@OkEq.org - - - - - or visit our Facebook Event Page I • . Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by 4/23/26, 11:27 AM �Firefox 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... Local Affirming and Inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. Lunch provided by: Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Fellowship Lutheran Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Eastside Christian Church Whole Foods Tulsa Open Table, UCC Yolanda Arnold Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Say No to Hate Coalition 25th Anniversary Wednesday, November 13th, 2013; 11:30 pm Tulsa Press Club 415 S Boston Ave Atlas Life Building Join in for the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the SAY NO TO HATE COALITION. Help continue to protect Tulsa from bigotry, racism and oppression by joining in for this celebration of unity and courage. Join in for a Dutch treat lunch for $12.00 and help affirm the value of SAY NO TO HATE to the community. Seating is limited. For more information or to RSVP, visit here. Lunch will be at the Tulsa Press Club, 415 S Boston Ave, from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. A Press Conference will follow at 1:30 pm. OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sagew Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis The OUT OK Film Festival opens in less than 3 weeks. Tune into www.out-ok.com for movie and ticket information and get your film-freak on! Your OUT OK VIP PASS will send you over the moon on November 15, 16, 17. OUT OK, The Oklahoma GLBT Film Festival returns with a collection of first-run, award-winning films. Invite your GBFs, BFFs, BFs, GFs, FBs. You don't want to miss any of the award-winning films like GBF because "Being out has never been so in". Go to www.out-ok.com for movie times and ticket info or philip_au@att.net Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Tulsa Area Prime Timers 4/23/26, 11:27 AM �Firefox 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. November 15th - 17th, 2013. Get ready for your close-up! 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Visit www.out-ok.com for movie titles and schedule. Mindful Meditation Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm Science has proven the efficacy of Mindfulness Meditation in reducing blood pressure, improving the quality of sleep, improving memory and reducing other effects of aging, as well as helping us deal with the level of stress in our lives. In this class we will learn various techniques that lead to mindfulness. The class will start with short sessions and gradually increase them. Feel free to join the class at any point because it doesn't take long to catch up. Come and learn these helpful techniques and practice them with us. Please bring your own cushion (zafu). You may also find it helpful to bring something to pad your ankles as well. Self Defense Class Resumes November 12th Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Overnight Backpacking Adventure on the Buffalo River November 8th - 10th, 2013 Lead by Sherlenne Bunnell and Doyle Wilson, join an overnight backpacking adventure along the Buffalo River in Arkansas. for any questions about the Overnight Backpacking Adventure on the Buffalo River or for a list of things you will need to bring, please email Sherlenne Bunnell at sherandkids@cox.net. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Homebuyer Education Workshop Thursday, November 14th, 2013; 6:30 pm 4/23/26, 11:27 AM �Firefox 7 of 12 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays November 6th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend 4/23/26, 11:27 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, November 14th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (EverBank Home Lending). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. Within Our Reach - Relationship Workshop Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 1:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Family & Children's Services will provide a FREE relationship workshop on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Build on existing relationship strengths and learn skills to create safe and stable partner relationships. In addition, you'll learn how to: ( t(•t.~':._.iJI' rn • Communicate effectively • Work as a team to solve problems • Manage conflicts without damaging closeness • Preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship For more information or to pre-register, contact Mary at 918.743.4297 or mary.jones@okeq.org New Programming: Computer Boot Camp Starting in October; First Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of the month David Bohnett Cyber Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center First Tuesday (November 5th) of every month from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and the 2nd Saturday (November 9th) of every month from 12:00 - 2:00 pm The world is changing and you refuse to be left behind. Do you want to be able to email your friends and family members or even show your grandkids a couple of tricks that you've learned on the computer? Computer Boot Camp, if you want to be able to use the Internet to search on topics that are important to you - the latest health information, what's happening in the world, or what the headlines are in the city... We break it down: . --- ,.. ~I �Firefox 1. Computer Basics 2. The Internet 3. E-mail Basics 4. Social Networking 5. Smarter than me phones Class size will be limited to 9. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Mary Jones at 918.743.4297 or Mary.Jones@OkEq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201.. Two Step & Country Line Dance Bird of Paradise Book Signing w/ author G.J. Paterson Thursdays 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members Tuesday, November 19th, 2013; 7:00 pm ~ Author G.J. Paterson will be at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for a book signing of the newly published novel, "Bird of Paradise". The signing will be on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Available on October 31st, "Birds of Prey" may be purchased from www.gjpaterson.com or Amazon.com for $23.95. Copies of the book will be available for sale on the night of the signing for 10% off. G.J. Paterson is a pen name for Gloria Galasso and her partner Patricia Paterson. PJ.Ifl JO :J~IPPJPd Yoga A - Z UOSJ:IJ.Dd ·rr, Presidential Lecture Series - Tony Kushner Tuesday, November 12th, 2013; 7:30 pm Donald W. Reynolds Center 3208 E. 8th St University of Tulsa Campus The University of Tulsa Presidential Lecture Series presents Pultizer-Prize winning playwright Tony Kushner. His critically acclaimed plays tackle some of today's most sensitive social issues such as HIV/AIDS, racism and capitalism. His most well known works include Angels in America, A Bright Room Called Day and Caroline, or Change. Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm An Emmy Award winner and two-time Tony Award winner, Kushner is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He has received an Oscar nomination and in 2008, became the first recipient of the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award, the largest theater award in the United States. Presentations will begin at 7:30 p.m. Lectures are free and open to the public; no tickets or registrations are required. The Bible, Homosexuality and Catholicism Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play St Jerome Parish of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion 8 of 12 4/23/26, 11:27 AM �Firefox 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... 205 West King St. Tulsa, OK 74106 Experience real stories from people who have wrestled with family, faith, ministry and relationships complicated by issues of sexual orientation stories of doubt, pain, healing and acceptance told in a forum that is respectful and open to all. Roman Catholic teaching will be reviewed, with a compassionate alternative perspective presented. The documentary film "For the Bible Tells Me So" will also be shown. some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Does much of the Church's homophobia come from a misreading of scripture, a denial of science and an embrace of quack psychology? The film calls for love, acceptance, and inclusion... All are welcome. Doors will open at 9:15 am. Admission is Free. Lunch will be provided. Call 918-582-3088 to RSVP or for more information. Champagne and Chocolate Gala presented by Living Arts Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 7:00 pm Living Art Space 307 East Brady LIVING~ARTS Living Arts of Tulsa presents the "19th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Fundraising Gala" at the Living Art Space, 307 East Brady, in downtown Tulsa, featuring the works of 100 of the best artists from Oklahoma and beyond. $35 advance or $40 at the door. Saturday, November 16th, 2013 7:00 - 10:00 PM -Y - "'}.v CHAMPAGNE Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet AND CH OCOLATE For more information call 918.585.1234 or visit livingarts.org Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events "Military Ball" Saturday, November 9, 2013 Club Majestic Tulsa 9 pm - Close Doors open at 9 pm (21+ Only, NO Cover before 10:30 pm) Proceeds to Benefit - Disabled American Veteran Come dressed in your Military Uniforms or something to support your favorite branch of the Military. Bring plenty of money to purchase items from the silent auction or a 50/50 raffle ticket. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org For more information or to donate In-Kind Items for the Silent Auction contact King Father Scotty on the Court Facebook Page or email ICAO @ impcourtok@gmail.com 4/23/26, 11:27 AM �Firefox 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... 6th Annual "Hearing Voices" Show Saturday, November 27th, 2013 Tulsa Eagle 10:00 pm (21+ No Cover) Come hear some of the best local vocalist and help start off the Thanksgiving/Chanukah Holiday Season. Partial Proceeds benefit - H.O.P.E. Testing EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Donations can also be made on the ICAO website www.impcourtok.webs.com Dissertation Research on Transgender Microaggressions This study is being done with an online survey that takes about 10-20 minutes. This research has been approved by the University of the Rockies Internal Review Board, approval number 13-020-C. The study intends to be trans-affirmative, and will refrain from asking personal questions regarding your health. In respect of your privacy, no questions will be asked about your health history regarding your surgical, hormonal or other gender realignment procedures you may have had. http://fluidsurveys.com/s/Therapy-experiences-trans/ Equality Center Pride Store New in the Pride Store, "Oklahomo" Long Sleeve Shirts. From sizes Small to 5 XL, Only $18 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: 4/23/26, 11:27 AM �Firefox 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Endangered Species By Louis Baynard You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Broome family is facing an uncertain future; however no one but youngest son Nick seems to notice. Driven by an inexplicable but driving certainty that they are on the brink of extinction, Nick vows to bring a child into the world by whatever means necessary. The problem? Nick is gay. The brave new world of parenting is explored as never before in Louis Bayard's new novel, which is full of the dry wit, snaking plot turns, and vivid, well-rounded characters that earned raves and fans for his first novel, Fool's Errand. Nick's quest for a surrogate mother will draw him to schizophrenics, Hispanic immigrants, body-pierced teenagers, female escorts, a God-fearing phlebotomist, an itinerant matchmaker, and an unbalanced but irrepressible young woman named Nattie, who ultimately may provide what he is seeking in the way he least expected. Alternately moving and very, very funny, Nick Broome's quest to leave a mark on the world drives straight to the heart of the evolving nature of love and family. Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 4/23/26, 11:27 AM �Firefox 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-5th--201... ...... •• ••• • ... •••~ .. Volunt ru r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! A Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:27 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/5dfbee23fb185e3b970c699d2aa5f40b.pdf b5999e99cf6bf009187a4ab455bc50d8 PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... eNews November 14th, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice OUTlaw Legal Series Homebuyer Workshop Welcome to the eNews. The OUT OK Film Festival returns this weekend for 3 days full of acclaimed films at Circle Cinema, 10 S Lewis. For the full schedule of films and to purchase your weekend pass, visit www.out-ok.com. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of November 14th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Massage Time Within Our Reach OUT OK Festival Transgender Day of Remembrance Tulsa Metro Basketball Equality Business Alliance Come Home for Thanksgiving First Thursday Art Show SAGE Tulsa Holiday Party Fairy Tree RENT Bird of Paradise SAGE Tulsa Holiday Tour Gamily Christmas Council Oak Mens Chorale Sisters in Song PFLAG Holiday DInner Featured Article Featured Article Featured Article Be Our Voice, Give a Day For Veteran's Day on Monday, November 11th, in honor of LGBT service members and veterans, a donation has been made to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign Featured Article Featured Article Featured Article Featured Article Find Us on Facebook and the Equality Center LGBT Hotline will be sponsored for the week of November 10th - 16th, 2013 Click here to commemorate a special day with 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, November 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. November's Topic: The effect of the Supreme Court's DOMA decision on employers and employee benefits. OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, November 21st, 7:00 pm Homebuyer Education Workshop Thursday, November 14th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, November 14th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (EverBank Home Lending). OkEq Art Exhibit The November exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Micheal Jones & Ethan Hopper There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. Within Our Reach - Relationship Workshop Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 1:00 pm Counseling Services Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org Family & Children's Services will provide a FREE relationship workshop on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Build on existing relationship strengths and learn skills to create safe and stable partner relationships. In addition, you'll learn how to: • Communicate effectively • Work as a team to solve problems • Manage conflicts without damaging closeness • Preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship For more information or to pre-register, contact Mary at 918.743.4297 or mary.jones@okeq.org 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... OUT OK Film Festival November 15th - 17th, 2013 Counseling Services Circle Cinema 10 South Lewis Ave OUT OK opens this Friday, November 15th at 7:00 pm at the Circle Cinema with GETTING GO. A not so classic classic love story of boy meets go-go boy. See some great movies and meet some old and new friends. Net proceeds benefit OkEq and The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Go to www.out-ok.com for movie times and ticket info or philip_au@att.net Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Prepare for a weekend of laughter and tears. 3 days and nights of cinematic camaraderie. November 15th - 17th, 2013. Get ready for your close-up! Visit www.out-ok.com for movie titles and schedule. 'Just Gender' Tulsa Premiere Screening Wednesday, November 20th, 2013; 7:00 pm Circle Cinema 10 South Lewis Ave JUST GENDER On Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 7:00 pm, Circle Cinema will host the Tulsa premiere of the documentary film 'Just Gender". The screening will cost $6.00 and the film showcases the work of OkEq's Gender Outreach program and features several local transgender activists. Click here for online ticket purchase. In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a candlelight vigil will be held before the premiere at 7:00 pm. For more information on 'Just Gender', please visit justgenderthefilm.com. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Contact mary.jones@okeq.org for more information. Everyone is invited to come and participate. 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Tulsa Metro Basketball League Winter Season Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm Winter Season is December through February The league plays 3 on 3 games on a half court each Wednesday night December through February at 7:00 pm. Tulsa Metro Basketball League is an offical program of OkEq and a member organization of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. $50 sign up fee. Games are played at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK. Daryn Drake will be the head coach for the new Basketball season. For more information about the league, please contact Basketball@OkEq.org. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The November Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by the Tulsa Drillers at ONEOK Field, 201 N Elgin Ave. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. ONEOK Field 201 N Elgin Ave Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28th, 2013; 12:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) invites you to join us on Thanksgiving day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Special music and entertainment will accompany the meal. Tai Chi Class Resumes November 17th Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Please confirm your attendance by contacting: Lucas.Green@OkEq.org or visit our Facebook Event Page Local Affirming and Inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 pm. Lunch provided by: Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Fellowship Lutheran Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Eastside Christian Church Whole Foods Tulsa Open Table, UCC University United Methodist Church First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, December 5th, 2013; 6:00 pm The December Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Karen Lamb and Ann Shannon, in a show titled "Wild by Nature" beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Yolanda Arnold Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather SAGE Tulsa Holiday Party Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013; 10:00 am sage Services and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders SAGE Tulsa will host a Holiday party at on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 at 10:00 am. Brunch will be served. Please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org is you would like to attend. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. Fairy Tree The Fairy Tree will be set up on Friday November 15th for you to stop by the Equality Center to select a needy recipient. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community that are struggling to survive. Gifts should be wrapped and returned by Dec. 15th. Computer Boot Camp First Tuesday (Dec 3rd) 3:00 - 5:00 pm (Dec 14th) Second Saturday 12:00 - 2:00 pm Class size is limited. Contact Mary.Jones@OkEq.org to attend. BTW presents: RENT School Edition! November 22nd - 24th, 2013; 7:00 pm SAGE Tulsa 1514 E Zion Street Tulsa, OK 74106 (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) The Booker T. Washington Foundation for Excellence and BTW Hornet Musical Theatre is proud to present a first for high school musical theatre in Oklahoma, RENT School Edition! The Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Pulitzer prize winning musical will open in the Ellis Walker Woods Auditorium the week before Thanksgiving. Preview: Tuesday 11-19-13 @ 6:30pm Wednesday 11-20-13 @ 7:00 pm Thursday 11-21-13 @ 7:00 pm Friday 11-22-13 @ 7:00 pm Facilitated by John Madigan sagew Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Bird of Paradise Book Signing w/ author G.J. Paterson Tuesday, November 19th, 2013; 7:00 pm Author G.J. Paterson will be at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for a book signing of the newly published novel, "Bird of Paradise". The signing will be on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Available on October 31st, "Birds of Prey" may be purchased from www.gjpaterson.com or Amazon.com for $23.95. Copies of the book will be available for sale on the night of the signing for 10% off. G.J. Paterson is a pen name for Gloria Galasso and her partner Patricia Paterson. SAGE Tulsa Holiday Light Tour Tuesday, December 17th, 2013; 5:30 pm Please join the SAGE Tulsa group for the 1st Annual trolley Holiday Light tour of Tulsa. SAGE Tulsa will head out on the town to tour the sights and the lights of the Holiday season. A 2 hour tour of sightseeing from The Old Urban Trolley with hot chocolate and Christmas carols in abundance. The group will meet at The Garden Trug at 3009 E. 101st Street between 4:30 and 5:30 pm for a Holiday party before the trolley tour at 6:00 pm. Peole who wish to carpool to the Garden Trug may meet at the Equality Center by 4:00 pm. A small charge of $10 person for the tour. Don your "GAY" apparel and sing a carol or two with friends and "FAMILY". RSVP to Mary.Jones@OkEq.org. sage , Service, and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexua l & Transgender Elders 3009 E. 101st Street Tulsa, OK 74137 Swing Dance Class Tuesdays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS). No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker & TOSS members. Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Tulsa Area Prime Timers 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 GAMILY Christmas Party Sunday, December 15th, 2013; 2:00 - 6:00 pm Self Defense Class 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center What are the best gifts around any Christmas tree? The presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. Gamily invites you to come eat, play and be merry at Gamily's Christmas Party at the Equality Center on Sunday, December 15th, 2013 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. The main dish will be provided by Oklahomans for Equality and Gamily is asking each family to bring a side dish or salad. RSVP on OkEq's Gamily Facebook or at Gamily@OkEq.org. Resumes November 12th Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Council Oak Mens Chorale Winter Season Tuesday, December 3rd and Friday, December 6th, 2013; 8:00 pm 15th Annual Winter Season GABRIEL, BLOW YOUR HORN! ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Tuesday, December 3rd and Friday, December 6th, 2013 Lorton Performance Center - Gussman Concert Hall council oak Council Oak Mens Chorale's 15th winter season, councll oak mens chorols entitled Gabriel, Blow Your Horn! presented by the men of Council Oak Men's Chorale, with guest artist Kyle Maxwell, trombone. The concert features holiday seasonal music both traditional and popular, including All Through the Night, Ave Maria (Biebl), God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Little Drummer Boy, Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bells and more. Returning as guests to conduct this concert will be former artistic directors Rick Fortner, Andre Martin and Elizabeth Curtis. Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Tickets are $20.00 available online or at the door. Visit www.counciloak.org for additional information. Sisters in Song 'Hope Peace Joy' Saturday, December 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm Please join Sisters In Song for Hope Peace Joy 2013, Featuring Artistic Team: Director and Harpist Linda Barton Paul and Accompanist Kathryn Cox, with special guest Pianist Teresa Petray. 7:00 pm Saturday December 14th, 2013 at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Admission is $10, Children under 12 are free. Mindful Meditation Wednesdays 6:00 pm Feel free to join the class at any point because it doesn't take long to catch up. Come and learn these helpful meditation techniques and practice them with us. Facilitated by Gloria Galasso Find Sisters in Song on Facebook www.facebook.com/SistersInSongTulsa or email info@daao.us Sisters in Song begin preparation for their Gala Concert in February 2014. Music and practice CD's will be provided. All rehearsals are at Fellowship Congregational Church at 27th and Harvard, on the west side, and all rehearsals begin at 6:30 PM. Call Linda Paul at 918.629.7259 to reserve your seat and music for your first rehearsal! 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 8 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Join the first rehearsals on the following dates: Soprano Section - November 12th Full choir - November 19th Hiatus until January 7th - then every Tuesday night through the February 22nd Performance PFLAG Tulsa Holiday Dinner Friday, December 13th, 2013; 6:30 pm Boot Camp Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Please join us for the annual PFLAG Tulsa Holiday Potluck Dinner. PFLAG will provide the meat and drinks and we encourage you to bring vegetable side dishes and desserts. Friday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. PFLAG TULSACHA: Gift Wrappers for PFLAG Needed Book wrapping for billboards! Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, volunteers participate in wrapping books for tips in Barnes & Noble at Southroads Shopping Center in Tulsa, OK. Proceeds go toward renting billboard space throughout metro Tulsa during LGBT Pride month in June. To volunteer, send your name and phone number pflagtulsa@yahoo.com Gender Outreach to: The Bible, Homosexuality and Catholicism Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm St Jerome Parish of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion 205 West King St. Tulsa, OK 74106 Experience real stories from people who have wrestled with family, faith, ministry and relationships complicated by issues of sexual orientation - stories of doubt, pain, healing and acceptance told in a forum that is respectful and open to all. Roman Catholic teaching will be reviewed, with a compassionate alternative perspective presented. The documentary film "For the Bible Tells Me So" will also be shown. Does much of the Church's homophobia come from a misreading of scripture, a denial of science and an embrace of quack psychology? The film calls for love, acceptance, and inclusion... All are welcome. Doors will open at 9:15 am. Admission is Free. Lunch will be provided. Call 918-582-3088 to RSVP or for more information. Champagne and Chocolate Gala presented by Living Arts Saturday, November 16th, 2013; 7:00 pm Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. EL: == Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays November 20th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 9 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Living Art Space 307 East Brady LIVING~ARTS Two Step & Country Line Dance Living Arts of Tulsa presents the "19th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Fundraising Gala" at the Living Art Space, 307 East Brady, in downtown Tulsa, featuring the works of 100 of the best artists from Oklahoma and beyond. $35 advance or $40 at the door. Saturday, November 16th, 2013 7:00 - 10:00 PM - ..,. "} .v CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATE For more information call 918.585.1234 or visit livingarts.org Thursdays 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Yoga A - Z 6th Annual "Hearing Voices" Show Saturday, November 27th, 2013 Tulsa Eagle 10:00 pm (21+ No Cover) Come hear some of the best local vocalist and help start off the Thanksgiving/Chanukah Holiday Season. Partial Proceeds benefit - H.O.P.E. Testing Resumes Nov. 22nd Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Donations can also be made on the ICAO website www.impcourtok.webs.com Equality Center Pride Store Don We Now Our "GAY" Apparel The Pride Store is fully stocked with fabulous items for your holiday decorations. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 10 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Things My Mother Should Have Told Me Before I Had My Manhood Removed' by Rachel Love You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Experiences and perspectives on equality from a first hand account. This book answers the question "Are women really treated that much different than men at work, home and in the bedroom"? This account of my life as a transsexual will take the sheets of this question. RACHEL LOVE Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet M Journe1' from Richard to Rachel Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 11 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 12 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ---- Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org --- Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org ---- 4/23/26, 11:28 AM �Firefox 13 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:28 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/4575afb737d6230281207782dc7162f0.pdf fe3a898c01bfbf36531a6673ba2b135b PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... eNews November 20th, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice Transgender Day of Remembrance Welcome to the eNews. OkEq will serve a Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at Noon. RSVP today to Lucas.Green@OkEq.org or sign up on the Facebook Event Page. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of November 20th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Dr. Ronald LaButti, DO, FAOAO Tulsa Metro Basketball Equality Business Alliance Come Home for Thanksgiving First Thursday Art Show SAGE Tulsa Holiday Party Fairy Tree ACA Assistance OUTlaw Legal Series Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK EBA Sponsor RENT SAGE Tulsa Holiday Tour Gamily Christmas Flapjack Fundraiser Council Oak Mens Chorale Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of their one year anniversary, Rose Padgett and Michael Potts have made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign FALALALA Ball Sisters in Song Sexuality Spectrum PFLAG Holiday DInner Gift Wrappers Imperial Court Pride Store Rainbow Library Find Us on Facebook and are sponsoring the Equality Center on the day of Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 Thank you and congrats, Rose and Michael! Click here to commemorate a special day with OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign 'Just Gender' Tulsa Premiere Screening 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... Wednesday, November 20th, 2013; 7:00 pm Circle Cinema 10 South Lewis Ave JUST GENDER OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, November 21st, 7:00 pm On Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 7:00 pm, Circle Cinema will host the Tulsa premiere of the documentary film 'Just Gender". The screening will cost $6.00 and the film showcases the work of OkEq's Gender Outreach program and features several local transgender activists. Click here for online ticket purchase. In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a candlelight vigil will be held before the premiere at 7:00 pm. For more information on 'Just Gender', please visit justgenderthefilm.com. OkEq Art Exhibit Tulsa Metro Basketball League Winter Season Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm Winter Season is December through February The league plays 3 on 3 games on a half court each Wednesday night December through February at 7:00 pm. Tulsa Metro Basketball League is an offical program of OkEq and a member organization of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. $50 sign up fee. Games are played at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK. Daryn Drake will be the head coach for the new Basketball season. For more information about the league, please contact Basketball@OkEq.org. The November exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Micheal Jones & Ethan Hopper Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The November Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by the Tulsa Drillers at ONEOK Field, 201 N Elgin Ave. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. ONEOK Field 201 N Elgin Ave Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28th, 2013; 12:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) invites you to join us on Thanksgiving day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Special music and entertainment will accompany the meal. 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... Please confirm your attendance by contacting: Lucas.Green@OkEq.org or visit our Facebook Event Page Local Affirming and Inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 pm. Lunch provided by: Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Fellowship Lutheran Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Eastside Christian Church Whole Foods Tulsa Open Table, UCC University United Methodist Church First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, December 5th, 2013; 6:00 pm Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org The December Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Karen Lamb and Ann Shannon, in a show titled "Wild by Nature" beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. SAGE Tulsa Holiday Party Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013; 10:00 am sage Services and Advocacy for Gay, lcsb1tln, Bisexual &. Tramgcndrr Eldrrs SAGE Tulsa will host a Holiday party at on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 at 10:00 am. Brunch will be served. Please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org is you would like to attend. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org World AIDS Day Commemoration Sunday, December 1st, 2013; 6:00 pm Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 South Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... Facebook Event Page Please join in for Tulsa's World AIDS Day commemoration. Please note that this is an interfaith service of prayers, reflections, songs, and ritual. The service will have a brief time to remember those who have died as a result of HIV/AIDS infection, as well as reflections from those living with HIV/AIDS and/or helping to prevent further infection. There will be a reception following the service. Fairy Tree The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Equality Center to select a needy recipient. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community that are struggling to survive. Gifts should be wrapped and returned by Dec. 15th. Affordable Health Care Act Assistance Tai Chi Class Resumes November 17th Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Every Wednesday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm Jimmy Jordan, Navigator for the new Affordable Care Act, will be on hand at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Mr. Jordan will be available to assist consumers in understanding the new programs, taking advantage of consumer protections, and navigating the health insurance system to find the most affordable coverage that meets the consumer's needs. OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, December 12th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Grieving Well The eNews for the week of November 20th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Massage Time 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... Yolanda Arnold Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather BTW presents: RENT School Edition! November 22nd - 24th, 2013; 7:00 pm 1514 E Zion Street Tulsa, OK 74106 The Booker T. Washington Foundation for Excellence and BTW Hornet Musical Theatre is proud to present a first for high school musical theatre in Oklahoma, RENT School Edition! The Pulitzer prize winning musical will open in the Ellis Walker Woods Auditorium the week before Thanksgiving. Preview: Tuesday 11-19-13 @ 6:30pm Wednesday 11-20-13 @ 7:00 pm Thursday 11-21-13 @ 7:00 pm Friday 11-22-13 @ 7:00 pm SAGE Tulsa Holiday Light Tour Computer Boot Camp First Tuesday (Dec 3rd) 3:00 - 5:00 pm (Dec 14th) Second Saturday 12:00 - 2:00 pm Class size is limited. Contact Mary.Jones@OkEq.org to attend. Tuesday, December 17th, 2013; 5:30 pm Please join the SAGE Tulsa group for the 1st Annual trolley Holiday Light tour of Tulsa. SAGE Tulsa will head out on the town to tour the sights and the lights of the Holiday season. A 2 hour tour of sightseeing from The Old Urban Trolley with hot chocolate and Christmas carols in abundance. The group will meet at The Garden Trug at 3009 E. 101st Street between 4:30 and 5:30 pm for a Holiday party before the trolley tour at 6:00 pm. Peole who wish to carpool to the Garden Trug may meet at the Equality Center by 4:00 pm. A small charge of $10 person for the tour. Don your "GAY" apparel and sing a carol or two with friends and "FAMILY". RSVP to Mary.Jones@OkEq.org. sage , Service, and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexua l & Tran,gender Elder, SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... Facilitated by John Madigan sagew 3009 E. 101st Street Tulsa, OK 74137 Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders GAMILY Holiday Party Sunday, December 15th, 2013; 2:00 - 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Gamily invites you to come eat, play and be merry at Gamily's Holiday Party at the Equality Center on Sunday, December 15th, 2013 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. The main dish will be provided by Oklahomans for Equality and Gamily is asking each family to bring a side dish or salad. RSVP on OkEq's Gamily Facebook or at Gamily@OkEq.org. Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser for Council Oak Mens Chorale Saturday, November 23rd, 2013; 7:30 am Swing Dance Class Tuesdays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS). No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker & TOSS members. Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Applebee's Neighborhood Grill When: Saturday, November 23, 7:30 am - 10:00 am Where: 9409 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK Cost: $7.00 per person, also serving $3.00 Mimosas All proceeds benefit Council Oak Men's Chorale Council Oak Mens Chorale Winter Season Tuesday, December 3rd and Friday, December 6th, 2013; 8:00 pm CUN ll OAK MN S ~l:RA f PlfSf~IS Tulsa Area Prime Timers 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 CHEBIATIIG flFTHI HAR~ ~f ~~H[Rl~ 15th Annual Winter Season GABRIEL, COME BLOW YOUR HORN! Self Defense Class 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... Tuesday, December 3rd and Friday, December 6th, 2013 Lorton Performance Center - Gussman Concert Hall Council Oak Mens Chorale's 15th winter season, entitled Gabriel, Blow Your Horn! presented by the men of Council Oak Men's Chorale, with guest artist Kyle Maxwell, trombone. The concert features holiday seasonal music both traditional and popular, including All Through the Night, Ave Maria (Biebl), God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Little Drummer Boy, Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bells and more. Returning as guests to conduct this concert will be former artistic directors Rick Fortner, Andre Martin and Elizabeth Curtis. Tickets are $20.00 available online or at the door. Visit www.counciloak.org for additional information. 6th Annual Falalala Ball Resumes November 12th Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Saturday, December 21st, 2013; 7:00 pm ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Don your gay apparel and join us for the 6th annual Falalala Ball on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 7:00 PLEASE pm. The nicely naughty evening will include live DEFINE entertainment, a fetish and tattoo fashion show, cash NAUGHTY bar and light hor d'oeuvres. Cause sometimes naughty is nice. Please pull out your holiday dress and business casual. Admission Price is one of the following: pet food for A Friend for A Friend, personal toiletries for Our House Too, or non perishable food items for St Jerome Church Food Pantry. Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Sisters in Song 'Hope Peace Joy' Saturday, December 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm Please join Sisters In Song for Hope Peace Joy 2013, Featuring Artistic Team: Director and Harpist Linda Barton Paul and Accompanist Kathryn Cox, with special guest Pianist Teresa Petray. 7:00 pm Saturday December 14th, 2013 at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Admission is $10, Children under 12 are free. Find Sisters in Song on Facebook www.facebook.com/SistersInSongTulsa or email info@daao.us The Sexuality Spectrum Opening Reception Thursday, December 19th, 2013; 5:00 - 7:00 pm Mindful Meditation Wednesdays 6:00 pm Feel free to join the class at any point because it doesn't take long to catch up. Come and learn these helpful meditation techniques and practice them with us. Facilitated by Gloria Galasso The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Arts 2021 East 71st St Tulsa, OK 74136 The Sexuality Spectrum offers a groundbreaking exploration of sexual orientation through the creativity of over fifty international contemporary artists. Artists including Judy Chicago, Joan Snyder, Arthur Tress, Archie Rand, Albert Winn, Trix Rosen, Joan Roth and Mark Podwal explore a broad range of subjects: the evolving social and religious attitudes toward 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 8 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... sexuality; issues of alienation, marginalization, and inclusion; the impact on the family, child-rearing, and life stages; violence and persecution; AIDS/HIV; and the influence of the LGBTQI community on the Jewish and larger world. jewishmuseum.net Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. PFLAG Tulsa Holiday Dinner Friday, December 13th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Please join us for the annual PFLAG Tulsa Holiday Potluck Dinner. PFLAG will provide the meat and drinks and we encourage you to bring vegetable side dishes and desserts. Friday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. PFLAG Gender Outreach TULSA CHA Gift Wrappers for PFLAG Needed Book wrapping for billboards! Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, volunteers participate in wrapping books for tips in Barnes & Noble at Southroads Shopping Center in Tulsa, OK. Proceeds go toward renting billboard space throughout metro Tulsa during LGBT Pride month in June. To volunteer, send your name and phone number pflagtulsa@yahoo.com to: Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. EL: == Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Rainbow Writers 6th Annual "Hearing Voices" Show Saturday, November 27th, 2013 Tulsa Eagle 10:00 pm (21+ No Cover) Come hear some of the best local vocalist and help start off the Thanksgiving/Chanukah Holiday Season. Partial Proceeds benefit - H.O.P.E. Testing 1st and 3rd Wednesdays December 4th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 9 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... Donations can also be made on the ICAO website www.impcourtok.webs.com Two Step & Country Line Dance Equality Center Pride Store Don We Now Our "GAY" Apparel The Pride Store is fully stocked with fabulous items for your holiday decorations. Thursdays 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Yoga A - Z Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Note to Adam; One Mother's Struggle to Cope with Suicide and Her Personal Journey to Find the Light' by Becky Kruse You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center "To be sure, I appear at times merry and in good heart; talk, too, before others quite reasonably, and it looks as if I felt, too, God knows how well within my skin. Yet the soul maintains its deathly sleep and the heart bleeds from a thousand wounds." Hugo Wolf I could not improve upon these sentiments from Mr. Wolf. Please help us spread the word about suicide awareness, intervention and prevention. Please, if you know someone who is thinking of suicide, talk with them, seek help with them. If you know someone who has been affected by suicide, perhaps Adam's story will gently guide them from despair to hope, from grief to grace. Take the time to learn the warning signals. Every 15 minutes in the U.S someone dies by suicide. Over 36,000 Americans takes their own lives each year. The number is growing; let's reverse these statistics. Help us break the silence about suicide, and end the stigma associated with it; we must stop the bleeding, and mend some hearts. - Most sincere thanks, Adam's Mom Resumes Nov. 22nd Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm mmia,ll!ll!IM Saturday November 23rd is International Survivors of Suicide Day National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 10 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! TU A Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 11 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 12 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ---- Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org --- Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org ---- 4/23/26, 11:29 AM �Firefox 13 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-20th--20... r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:29 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/4f5a333177694b54ea911894fafa8978.pdf 74fac9296a39ae4c38ad41d6c697bc06 PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... eNews November 27th, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice Come Home for Thanksgiving World AIDS Day Welcome to the eNews. Please join us for a Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at Noon. RSVP today to Lucas.Green@OkEq.org - - - or sign up on the Facebook Event Page. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality SAGE Tulsa Holiday Party Tulsa Metro Basketball First Thursday Art Show Counseling Services Fairy Tree The eNews for the week of November 27th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Massage Time Guys Dine Too ACA Assistance OUTlaw Legal Series Gamily Christmas SAGE Tulsa Holiday Tour Equality Business Alliance Council Oak Mens Chorale Sisters in Song FALALALA Ball PFLAG Holiday DInner Sexuality Spectrum Gift Wrappers Imperial Court Pride Store Rainbow Library Be Our Voice, Give a Day "In memory of Floyd and all our partners and friends who have left us too soon" 11 Find Us on Facebook Sol Smith has made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... December 19th, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit Floyd and Sol and is sponsoring OkEq Programming and the Equality Center on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, November 28th, 2013 The November exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Micheal Jones & Ethan Hopper Click here to commemorate a special day with OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28th, 2013; 12:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) invites you to join us on Thanksgiving day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Special music and entertainment will accompany the meal. Please confirm your attendance by contacting: Lucas.Green@OkEq.org or visit our Facebook Event Page Local Affirming and Inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 pm. Lunch provided by: Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Fellowship Lutheran Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Eastside Christian Church Open Table, UCC University United Methodist Church & Whole Foods Tulsa Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... World AIDS Day Commemoration Sunday, December 1st, 2013; 6:00 pm Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 South Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114 Facebook Event Page Please join in for Tulsa's World AIDS Day commemoration. Please note that this is an interfaith service of prayers, reflections, songs, and ritual. The service will have a brief time to remember those who have died as a result of HIV/AIDS infection, as well as reflections from those living with HIV/AIDS and/or helping to prevent further infection. There will be a reception following the service. SAGE Tulsa Holiday Party Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013; 10:00 am sage SC'rvices and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual &. TramgcndC'r Eldc>rs SAGE Tulsa will host a Holiday party at on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 at 10:00 am. Brunch will be served. Please email Lucas.Green@OkEq.org is you would like to attend. Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. Tulsa Metro Basketball League Winter Season Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm Winter Season is December through February The league plays 3 on 3 games on a half court each Wednesday night December through February at 7:00 pm. Tulsa Metro Basketball League is an offical program of OkEq and a member organization of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. $50 sign up fee. Games are played at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK. Daryn Drake will be the head coach for the new Basketball season. For more information about the league, please contact Basketball@OkEq.org. First Thursday Art Reception Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Thursday, December 5th, 2013; 6:00 pm The December Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Karen Lamb and Ann Shannon, in a show titled "Wild by Nature" beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... New Counseling Services Sundays by appointment from 12:00 - 6:00 pm Michal Maybello will be available by appointment on Sundays from 12:00 - 6:00 pm for individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Michal Maybello, LPC at 918.346.1918 or Maybello@OkEq.org. Fairy Tree The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Equality Center to select a needy recipient. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community that are struggling to survive. Gifts should be wrapped and returned by Dec. 15th. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013; 6:30 pm The December meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Mondo's Italian Restaurant on Tuesday, December 3rd around 6:30 pm. Mondo's Italian Restaurant is located at 3410 S Peoria Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org www.mondositalian.com Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. Affordable Care Act Assistance Every Wednesday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm; Starts December 4th, 2013 Jimmy Jordan, Navigator for the new Affordable Care Act, will be on hand at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Mr. Jordan will be available to assist consumers in understanding the new programs, taking advantage of consumer protections, and navigating the health insurance system to find the most Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... affordable coverage that meets the consumer's needs. OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, December 12th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather GAMILY Holiday Party Sunday, December 15th, 2013; 2:00 - 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Gamily invites you to come eat, play and be merry at Gamily's Holiday Party at the Equality Center on Sunday, December 15th, 2013 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. The main dish will be provided by Oklahomans for Equality and Gamily is asking each family to bring a side dish or salad. RSVP on OkEq's Gamily Facebook or at Gamily@OkEq.org. SAGE Tulsa Holiday Light Tour Tuesday, December 17th, 2013; 5:30 pm Please join the SAGE Tulsa group for the 1st Annual trolley Holiday Light tour of Tulsa. SAGE Tulsa will head out on the town to tour the sights and the lights of the Holiday season. A 2 hour tour of sightseeing from The Old Urban Trolley with hot chocolate and Christmas carols in abundance. The group will meet at The Garden Trug at 3009 E. 101st Street between 4:30 and 5:30 pm for a Holiday party before the trolley tour at 6:00 pm. People who wish to carpool to the Garden Trug may meet at the Equality Center by 4:00 pm. A small charge of $10 person for the tour. Don your "GAY" apparel and sing a carol or two with friends and "FAMILY". RSVP to Mary.Jones@OkEq.org. Computer Boot Camp First Tuesday (Dec 3rd) 3:00 - 5:00 pm (Dec 14th) Second Saturday 12:00 - 2:00 pm Class size is limited. Contact Mary.Jones@OkEq.org to attend. SAGE Tulsa Tr nursery, florist & g1 3009 E. 101st Street Tulsa, OK 74137 (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders The December Monthly Mixer Meeting will be a Holiday party on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, at Harwelden Mansion, 2210 S Main St. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Harwelden Mansion 2210 S Main St Swing Dance Class Tuesdays 7:00 pm CUN ll OAK MN S ~l:RA f Pl[Sf IS Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS). No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker & TOSS members. Free for Members, $5 for Non Members CHEBIATIIG flFTHI HAR~ ~f ~~HlRl~ Tulsa Area Prime Timers Council Oak Mens Chorale Winter Season Tuesday, December 3rd and Friday, December 6th, 2013; 8:00 pm 15th Annual Winter Season GABRIEL, COME BLOW YOUR HORN! Tuesday, December 3rd and Friday, December 6th, 2013 Lorton Performance Center - Gussman Concert Hall Council Oak Mens Chorale's 15th winter season, entitled Gabriel, Blow Your Horn! presented by the men of Council Oak Men's Chorale, with guest artist Kyle Maxwell, trombone. The concert features holiday seasonal music both traditional and popular, including All Through the Night, Ave Maria (Biebl), God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Little Drummer Boy, Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bells and more. Returning as guests to conduct this concert will be former artistic directors Rick Fortner, Andre Martin and Elizabeth Curtis. 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tickets are $20.00 available online or at the door. Visit www.counciloak.org for additional information. Sisters in Song 'Hope Peace Joy' Saturday, December 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm Self Defense Class 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Please join Sisters In Song for Hope Peace Joy 2013, featuring Artistic Team: Director and Harpist Linda Barton Paul and Accompanist Kathryn Cox, with special guest Pianist Teresa Petray. 7:00 pm Saturday December 14th, 2013 at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Admission is $10, Children under 12 are free. Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Mindful Meditation Find Sisters in Song on Facebook www.facebook.com/SistersInSongTulsa or email info@daao.us 6th Annual Falalala Ball Saturday, December 21st, 2013; 7:00 pm Don your gay apparel and join us for the 6th annual Falalala Ball on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 7:00 PLEASE pm. The nicely naughty evening will include live DEFINE entertainment, a fetish and tattoo fashion show, cash NAUGHTY. bar and lite hor d'oeuvres. Cause sometimes naughty is nice. Please pull out your holiday dress and gay apparel. Live Entertainment by Austyn King, Chasing Nadean, Parker Simon, Serious Stanley and Mindy Bartlett. Wednesdays 6:00 pm Feel free to join the class at any point because it doesn't take long to catch up. Come and learn these helpful meditation techniques and practice them with us. Facilitated by Gloria Galasso Admission Price is one of the following: pet food for A Friend for A Friend, personal toiletries for Our House Too, or non perishable food items for St Jerome Church Food Pantry. 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. PFLAG Tulsa Holiday Dinner Friday, December 13th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Please join us for the annual PFLAG Tulsa Holiday Potluck Dinner. PFLAG will provide the meat and drinks and we encourage you to bring vegetable side dishes and desserts. Friday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. PFLAG TULSA CH ... The Sexuality Spectrum Opening Reception Thursday, December 19th, 2013; 5:00 - 7:00 pm The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Arts 2021 East 71st St Tulsa, OK 74136 The Sexuality Spectrum offers a groundbreaking exploration of sexual orientation through the creativity of over fifty international contemporary artists. Artists including Judy Chicago, Joan Snyder, Arthur Tress, Archie Rand, Albert Winn, Trix Rosen, Joan Roth and Mark Podwal explore a broad range of subjects: the evolving social and religious attitudes toward sexuality; issues of alienation, marginalization, and inclusion; the impact on the family, child-rearing, and life stages; violence and persecution; AIDS/HIV; and the influence of the LGBTQI community on the Jewish and larger world. jewishmuseum.net Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays December 4th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org -----to attend Two Step & Country Line Dance Gift Wrappers for PFLAG Needed Thursdays 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... Book wrapping for billboards! Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, volunteers participate in wrapping books for tips in Barnes & Noble at Southroads Shopping Center in Tulsa, OK. Proceeds go toward renting billboard space throughout metro Tulsa during LGBT Pride month in June. To volunteer, send your name and phone number pflagtulsa@yahoo.com old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members to: Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Yoga A - Z 6th Annual "Hearing Voices" Show Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 Tulsa Eagle 10:00 pm (21+ No Cover) Come hear some of the best local vocalist and help start off the Thanksgiving/Chanukah Holiday Season. Partial Proceeds benefit - H.O.P.E. Testing Donations can also be made on the ICAO website www.impcourtok.webs.com Resumes Nov. 22nd Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Equality Center Pride Store Don We Now Our "GAY" Apparel The Pride Store is fully stocked with fabulous items for your holiday decorations. Game Night Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Bird of Paradise' by G.J. Paterson You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center "Our lives are lived between madness and secrets." The year is 1978. Arena rock is at its peak, and British rock band Leviathon is at the top of the charts. Carys Sterling, the daughter of Leviathon's lead singer, Allyn Sterling, is kidnapped. LAPD Missing Persons' partners for seven years, Sergeant Paul Taglia and Lieutenant Jeff Kincaid must struggle with an unexpected change in their own relationship while searching for clues to the whereabouts of the missing girl. They soon discover Sterling and his guitarist are men with secrets. Was the girl kidnapped for the ransom she can command, or is Allyn's past coming back to haunt him? Together in the quest for Carys Sterling, the four men must confront ten years of sex, drugs and lies in order to discover the reality of love, trust and mortality. "Our secrets make us who we are." Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 11:30 AM �Firefox 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-27th--20... Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ----- Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org - - --- Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org - - - --- . ~ r---------------------------------------------------, I I I I I I Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org - I I I I I I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:30 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/71c9f4499daa7df446f8a0776d357ad5.pdf b5751d33219558b486b1ea9d72d10b0e PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... eNews December 4th, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor FALALALA Ball Fairy Tree First Thursday Art Show Welcome to the eNews. Please join us for a Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at Noon. RSVP today to Lucas.Green@OkEq.org or sign up on the Facebook Event Page. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Tulsa Metro Basketball Inclement Weather Policy ACA Assistance Counseling Services OUTlaw Legal Series The eNews for the week of December 4th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Dr. Ronald LaButti, DO, FAOAO Gamily Christmas SAGE Tulsa Holiday Tour EBA Sponsor Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Equality Business Alliance Council Oak Mens Chorale Sisters in Song Clean and Sober Party PFLAG Holiday DInner Sexuality Spectrum 6th Annual Falalala Ball Gift Wrappers Saturday, December 21st, 2013; 7:00 pm Tulsa Pride 2014 Don your gay apparel and join us for the 6th annual Falalala Ball on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 7:00 PLEASE pm. The nicely naughty evening will include live DEFINE entertainment, a fetish and tattoo fashion show, cash NAUGHTY. bar and lite hor d'oeuvres. Cause sometimes naughty is nice. Please pull out your holiday dress and gay apparel. Live Entertainment by Austyn King, Chasing Nadean, Parker Simon, Serious Stanley and Mindy Bartlett. Imperial Court Pride Store Rainbow Library 11 Find Us on Facebook Admission Price is one of the following: pet food for A Friend for A Friend, personal toiletries for Our House Too, or non perishable food items for St Jerome Church Food Pantry. OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, December 19th, 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... OkEq Art Exhibit The December exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Karen Lamb & Ann Shannon Fairy Tree The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Equality Center to select a needy recipient. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community that are struggling to survive. Gifts should be wrapped and returned by Dec. 15th. First Thursday Art Reception Counseling Services Thursday, December 5th, 2013; 6:00 pm Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org The December Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Karen Lamb and Ann Shannon, in a show titled "Wild by Nature" beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Tulsa Metro Basketball League Winter Season Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm Winter Season is December through February The league plays 3 on 3 games on a half court each Wednesday night December through February at 7:00 pm. Tulsa Metro Basketball League is an offical program of OkEq and a member organization of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. $50 sign up fee. 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... Games are played at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK. Daryn Drake will be the head coach for the new Basketball season. For more information about the league, please contact Basketball@OkEq.org. Inclement Weather Policy Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been canceled due to poor road conditions or winter weather advisories. Please contact the Equality Center by calling 918-743-4297 or check the OkEq website: www.okeq.org or OkEq on Facebook. Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, will contact the local media so we can be included in the posted weather-related closings. Info will also be posted on Facebook. Affordable Care Act Assistance Every Wednesday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Jimmy Jordan, Navigator for the new Affordable Care Act, will be on hand at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Mr. Jordan will be available to assist consumers in understanding the new programs, taking advantage of consumer protections, and navigating the health insurance system to find the most affordable coverage that meets the consumer's needs. New Counseling Services Sundays by appointment from 12:00 - 6:00 pm Michal Maybello will be available by appointment on Sundays from 12:00 - 6:00 pm for individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Michal Maybello, LPC at 918.346.1918 or Maybello@OkEq.org. OUTlaw Legal Series Thursday, December 12th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Series on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Facilitators Conor Cleary, Esq and Jason McVicker, Esq will lead the topical discussions on today's top legal issues in the LGBT community and help to answer your legal questions. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... GAMILY Holiday Party Sunday, December 15th, 2013; 2:00 - 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Gamily invites you to come eat, play and be merry at Gamily's Holiday Party at the Equality Center on Sunday, December 15th, 2013 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. The main dish will be provided by Oklahomans for Equality and Gamily is asking each family to bring a side dish or salad. RSVP on OkEq's Gamily Facebook or at Gamily@OkEq.org. SAGE Tulsa Holiday Light Tour Tuesday, December 17th, 2013; 5:30 pm Please join the SAGE Tulsa group for the 1st Annual trolley Holiday Light tour of Tulsa. SAGE Tulsa will head out on the town to tour the sights and the lights of the Holiday season. A 2 hour tour of sightseeing from The Old Urban Trolley with hot chocolate and Christmas carols in abundance. The group will meet at The Garden Trug at 3009 E. 101st Street between 4:30 and 5:30 pm for a Holiday party before the trolley tour at 6:00 pm. People who wish to carpool to the Garden Trug may meet at the Equality Center by 4:00 pm. A small charge of $10 person for the tour. Don your "GAY" apparel and sing a carol or two with friends and "FAMILY". RSVP to Mary.Jones@OkEq.org. sage Services and Advocilcy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexua l & Transgendcr Elders Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 3009 E. 101st Street Tulsa, OK 74137 The eNews for the week of December 4th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Massage Time Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The December Monthly Mixer Meeting will be a Holiday party on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, at Harwelden Mansion, 2210 S Main St. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Harwelden Mansion 2210 S Main St Council Oak Mens Chorale Winter Season Computer Boot Camp First Tuesday (Jan 7th) 3:00 - 5:00 pm (Dec 14th) Second Saturday 12:00 - 2:00 pm Class size is limited. Contact Mary.Jones@OkEq.org to attend. Friday, December 6th, 2013; 8:00 pm CUN ll OAK MN S ~l:RA f Pl[Sf IS SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) CHEBIATIH flFHEI HAR~ ~f ~~HlRl~ 15th Annual Winter Season GABRIEL, COME BLOW YOUR HORN! Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... John Madigan sage~ Friday, December 6th, 2013 - 8:00 pm Lorton Performance Center - Gussman Concert Hall Council Oak Mens Chorale's 15th winter season, entitled Gabriel, Blow Your Horn! presented by the men of Council Oak Men's Chorale, with guest artist Kyle Maxwell, trombone. The concert features holiday seasonal music both traditional and popular, including All Through the Night, Ave Maria (Biebl), God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Little Drummer Boy, Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bells and more. Returning as guests to conduct this concert will be former artistic directors Rick Fortner, Andre Martin and Elizabeth Curtis. Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS). No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker & TOSS members. Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Sisters in Song 'Hope Peace Joy' Saturday, December 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave ~ Tulsa Area Prime Timers r "-' / I ~Yrc Please join Sisters In Song for Hope Peace Joy 2013, featuring Artistic Team: Director and Harpist Linda Barton Paul and Accompanist Kathryn Cox, with special guest Pianist Teresa Petray. 7:00 pm Saturday December 14th, 2013 at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Admission is $10, Children under 12 are free. ..• . r: ,· ··• .. 1 . f • I ' ' & Tramgender Elders Swing Dance Class Tuesdays 7:00 pm Tickets are $20.00 available online or at the door. Visit www.counciloak.org for additional information. I Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual ._ • . .. "? ., ... ,. I . • '. \ ~ ~ '. .'~ ~ I I I ' I - . ,,, .t. .... • :) i ' 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 t Find Sisters in Song on Facebook www.facebook.com/SistersInSongTulsa or email info@daao.us Self Defense Class 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... Clean and Sober NEW YEAR'S EVE Party Tuesday, December 31st, 2013; 8:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center This is an Alcohol & Drug Free Event 18 and over Free Admission but cash donations accepted Join us at the Equality Center for a clean and sober journey into a high energy dance party with DJ, live entertainment and warm conversations. Light hors d'ouveres will be served along with non-alcohol punch. Ring in the New Year and join us to watch the Blue Dome District fireworks and New Year's Countdown. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS PFLAG Tulsa Holiday Dinner Open AA Group Friday, December 13th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Please join us for the annual PFLAG Tulsa Holiday Potluck Dinner. PFLAG will provide the meat and drinks and we encourage you to bring vegetable side dishes and desserts. Friday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members PFLAG TUUACHA Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. The Sexuality Spectrum Opening Reception Thursday, December 19th, 2013; 5:00 - 7:00 pm The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Arts 2021 East 71st St Tulsa, OK 74136 The Sexuality Spectrum offers a groundbreaking exploration of sexual orientation through the creativity of over fifty international contemporary artists. Artists including Judy Chicago, Joan Snyder, Arthur Tress, Archie Rand, Albert Winn, Trix Rosen, Joan Roth and Mark Podwal explore a broad range of subjects: the evolving social and religious attitudes toward sexuality; issues of alienation, marginalization, and inclusion; the impact on the family, child-rearing, and life stages; violence and persecution; AIDS/HIV; and the influence of the LGBTQI community on the Jewish and larger world. jewishmuseum.net Mindful Meditation Wednesdays 6:00 pm Feel free to join the class at any point because it doesn't take long to catch up. Come and learn these helpful meditation techniques and practice them with us. Facilitated by Gloria Galasso Gift Wrappers for PFLAG Needed 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... Book wrapping for billboards! Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, volunteers participate in wrapping books for tips in Barnes & Noble at Southroads Shopping Center in Tulsa, OK. Proceeds go toward renting billboard space throughout metro Tulsa during LGBT Pride month in June. To volunteer, send your name and phone number pflagtulsa@yahoo.com Boot Camp to: Tulsa Pride 2014 Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Main Stage Entertainer Submissions The Tulsa Pride committee is now accepting applications for Live Musical Acts and Drag Kings and Queens Entertainers for the Main Stage at Tulsa Pride 2014. Get your applications in by January 1st, 2014! Click here to submit! CAWNGDRAG KINGS AND QUEENS! Do You Want To Petform @Tulsa Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Pride 2014? Sign up at www.tuIsapride.org to be considered! ~ Accepting~ p~ ations 12/1/13 to 1/1/14 Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Rainbow Writers 1st and 3rd Wednesdays December 4th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Two Step & Country Line Dance Empress VI Cougar Anne Savon-Ewing Wiley and the Imperial Court of All Oklahoma cordially invites you to join Thursdays 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201.. for the finals of the 2013 Holigay pageants with the "Mr & Miss Holigay 2013 Pageant" old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members Friday, December 6, 2013 -10:00 pm @ TNT's (NO COVER 21+ only) For more information, contact impcourt@gmail.com Donations can also be made on the ICAO website www.impcourtok.webs.com Equality Center Pride Store Don We Now Our "GAY" Apparel The Pride Store is fully stocked with fabulous items for your holiday decorations. Yoga A - Z Resumes Nov. 22nd Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Lambda Al-Anon Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm y Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Different Rainbows' edited by Peter Drucker You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno A pioneering collection of essays which give a sample of some of the most interesting work being done on the lesbian and gay movements in various third world countries including Brazil, Mexico, Kenya, India and China. The eleven essays are edited by Peter Drucker, a well-respected academic in the field of gay and lesbian studies. Contributors include Dennis Altman, Margaret Randall and Mark Gevisser. 9 of 12 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library ol nt ru r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! A Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-4th--201... Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ----- Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org - - --- Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org - - - --- . ~ r---------------------------------------------------, I I I I I I Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org - I I I I I I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:34 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/39a83550d8e023c7996980bcaf6de0e7.pdf 4ce7063dab3cd6a66fde747e3c48aea6 PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... eNews • Welcome to the eNews. Join us this Friday, December 13th, 2013 at 6:30 pm for the PFLAG Holiday Potluck dinner. PFLAG Holiday Potluck on Facebook eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of December 11th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Massage Time December 11th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor First Thursday Art Show PFLAG Holiday DInner Gamily Christmas SAGE Tulsa Holiday Tour Sisters in Song FALALALA Ball Tulsa Metro Basketball ACA Assistance Counseling Services Wedding Announcement Equality Business Alliance Clean and Sober Party Sexuality Spectrum Gift Wrappers Maybe Baby East Village Meet MLK Jr Parade Tulsa Pride 2014 Imperial Court Inclement Weather Policy Pride Store Rainbow Library First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, December 12th, 2013; 6:00 pm The December Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Karen Lamb and Ann Shannon, in a show titled "Wild by Nature" beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 12th, 2013 from 6:00 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. PFLAG Tulsa Holiday Dinner Friday, December 13th, 2013; 6:30 pm 11 Find Us on Facebook OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, December 19th, 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Please join us for the annual PFLAG Tulsa Holiday Potluck Dinner. PFLAG will provide the meat and drinks and we encourage you to bring vegetable side dishes and desserts. Friday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. ~ PFLAG TUUA CHAiTEJI GAMILY Holiday Party Sunday, December 15th, 2013; 2:00 - 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Gamily invites you to come eat, play and be merry at Gamily's Holiday Party at the Equality Center on Sunday, December 15th, 2013 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. The main dish will be provided by Oklahomans for Equality and Gamily is asking each family to bring a side dish or salad. RSVP on OkEq's Gamily Facebook or at Gamily@OkEq.org. OkEq Art Exhibit The December exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Karen Lamb & Ann Shannon SAGE Tulsa Holiday Light Tour Tuesday, December 17th, 2013; 5:30 pm Please join the SAGE Tulsa group for the 1st Annual trolley Holiday Light tour of Tulsa. SAGE Tulsa will head out on the town to tour the sights and the lights of the Holiday season. A 2 hour tour of sightseeing from The Old Urban Trolley with hot chocolate and Christmas carols in abundance. The group will meet at The Garden Trug at 3009 E. 101st Street between 4:30 and 5:30 pm for a Holiday party before the trolley tour at 6:00 pm. People who wish to carpool to the Garden Trug may meet at the Equality Center by 4:00 pm. A small charge of $10 person for the tour. Don your "GAY" apparel and sing a carol or two with friends and "FAMILY". RSVP to Mary.Jones@OkEq.org. sage Services and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Tr nursery, orist & g1fl Counseling Services Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org 3009 E. 101st Street Tulsa, OK 74137 Sisters in Song 'Hope Peace Joy' Saturday, December 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... Counseling Services Please join Sisters In Song for Hope Peace Joy 2013, featuring Artistic Team: Director and Harpist Linda Barton Paul and Accompanist Kathryn Cox, with special guest Pianist Teresa Petray. 7:00 pm Saturday December 14th, 2013 at Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Admission is $10, Children under 12 are free. Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Find Sisters in Song on Facebook www.facebook.com/SistersInSongTulsa or email info@daao.us Counseling Services 6th Annual Falalala Ball Saturday, December 21st, 2013; 7:00 pm Don your gay apparel and join us for the 6th annual Falalala Ball on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 7:00 PLEASE pm. The nicely naughty evening will include live DEFINE entertainment, a fetish and tattoo fashion show, cash NAUGHTY. bar and lite hor d'oeuvres. Cause sometimes naughty is nice. Please pull out your holiday dress and gay apparel. Live Entertainment by Austyn King, Chasing Nadean, Parker Simon, Serious Stanley and Mindy Bartlett. Admission Price is one of the following: pet food for A Friend for A Friend, personal toiletries for Our House Too, or non perishable food items for St Jerome Church Food Pantry. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org - 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... Tai Chi Class Tulsa Metro Basketball League Winter Season Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm Winter Season is December through February The league plays 3 on 3 games on a half court each Wednesday night December through February at 7:00 pm. Tulsa Metro Basketball League is an offical program of OkEq and a member organization of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. $50 sign up fee. Games are played at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK. Daryn Drake will be the head coach for the new Basketball season. For more information about the league, please contact Basketball@OkEq.org. Affordable Care Act Assistance Every Wednesday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Jimmy Jordan, Navigator for the new Affordable Care Act, will be on hand at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Mr. Jordan will be available to assist consumers in understanding the new programs, taking advantage of consumer protections, and navigating the health insurance system to find the most affordable coverage that meets the consumer's Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org needs. New Counseling Services Sundays by appointment from 12:00 - 6:00 pm Michal Maybello will be available by appointment on Sundays from 12:00 - 6:00 pm for individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Michal Maybello, LPC at 918.346.1918 or Maybello@OkEq.org. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... Wedding Announcement Congratulations from Oklahomans for Equality Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Breck Muller and Kristina Giustozzi were married on October 1st, 2013 in Waterbury, Vermont on the beautiful grounds of Moose Meadow Lodge. Justice of the Peace, Greg Trulson officiated the ceremony. Computer Boot Camp First Tuesday (Jan 7th) 3:00 - 5:00 pm (Dec 14th) Second Saturday 12:00 - 2:00 pm Class size is limited. Contact Mary.Jones@OkEq.org to attend. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The December Monthly Mixer Meeting will be a Holiday party on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, at Harwelden Mansion, 2210 S Main St. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Harwelden Mansion 2210 S Main St Clean and Sober NEW YEAR'S EVE Party SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... Tuesday, December 31st, 2013; 8:00 pm John Madigan sage~ Dennis R. Neill Equality Center This is an Alcohol & Drug Free Event Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders 18 and over Free Admission but cash donations accepted Join us at the Equality Center for a clean and sober journey into a high energy dance party with DJ, live entertainment and warm conversations. Light hors d'ouveres will be served along with non-alcohol punch. Ring in the New Year and join us to watch the Blue Dome District fireworks and New Year's Countdown. The Sexuality Spectrum Opening Reception Thursday, December 19th, 2013; 5:00 - 7:00 pm The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Arts 2021 East 71st St Tulsa, OK 74136 The Sexuality Spectrum offers a groundbreaking exploration of sexual orientation through the creativity of over fifty international contemporary artists. Artists including Judy Chicago, Joan Snyder, Arthur Tress, Archie Rand, Albert Winn, Trix Rosen, Joan Roth and Mark Podwal explore a broad range of subjects: the evolving social and religious attitudes toward sexuality; issues of alienation, marginalization, and inclusion; the impact on the family, child-rearing, and life stages; violence and persecution; AIDS/HIV; and the influence of the LGBTQI community on the Jewish and larger world. jewishmuseum.net Swing Dance Class Tuesdays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS). No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker & TOSS members. Free for Members, $5 for Non Members Tulsa Area Prime Timers 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Gift Wrappers for PFLAG Needed Book wrapping for billboards! Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, volunteers participate in wrapping books for tips in Barnes & Noble at Southroads Shopping Center in Tulsa, OK. Proceeds go toward renting billboard space throughout metro Tulsa during LGBT Pride month in June. To volunteer, send your name and phone number pflagtulsa@yahoo.com Maybe Baby? Saturday, January 11th, 2013; 1:00 - 4:00 pm to: Self Defense Class 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Is your biological clock ticking? Spring will soon be here. Are you thinking, maybe baby? What changes will this bring other than diapers? That romantic dinner for two is now a play date for three in the park. Trade in your night cap for a bottle of warm milk and a burp rag. Need a babysitter? Good luck. Family and Children Services will be giving you the 411 on things to think about before having a baby. This is a free workshop, but we do ask that you RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org. East Village District Meeting Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Tuesday, January 14th, 2013; 5:30 pm Vill:asJ g thesunnv.sideof downtown Keep up with the development of the "Sunny Side of Downtown". The East Village District of Tulsa will have a meeting at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Tuesday, January 14th at 5:30 pm. 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Celebration & Parade Monday, january 20th, 2013; 11:00 am ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. John Hope Franklin & Cincinnati 51 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stated, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character". Well, a new dream is that some day our children will not be judged for who they love or the make up of their family. This is a day to recognize equality and unity. GAMILY will be walking as a family in the parade and carrying posters. The plan is to meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by 10:00 am and then carpool to the parade. After the parade, we will be eating as a family; enjoying a meal back at the Equality Center. Please RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org to be a part of this wonderful gathering. Mindful Meditation Wednesdays 6:00 pm Feel free to join the class at any point because it doesn't take long to catch up. Come and learn these helpful meditation techniques and practice them with us. Facilitated by Gloria Galasso Tulsa Pride 2014 Main Stage Entertainer Submissions The Tulsa Pride committee is now accepting applications for Live Musical Acts and Drag Kings and Queens Entertainers for the Main Stage at Tulsa Pride 2014. Get your applications in by January 1st, 2014! Click here to submit! 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... CAWNGDRAG KINGS AND QUEENS! DoYouWantTo Petform @Tulsa Pride 2014? Sign up at www.tuIsapride.org to be considered! ~ Accepting~R ·cations 12/1/13 to 1/1/14 Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Upcoming Events Rainbow Writers Join the Imperial Court of All Oklahoma for the Fire and Ice Ball 9:30 pm December 13th, 2013 @ Club Majestic 18 to Enter / 21+ to Drink Cover Charge Spot Light Performances, 50/50 Raffle For more information, contact impcourt@gmail.com www.impcourtok.webs.com Inclement Weather Policy Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been canceled due to poor road conditions or 1st and 3rd Wednesdays December 18th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Two Step & Country Line Dance Thursdays 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... winter weather advisories. Please contact the Equality Center by calling 918-743-4297 or check the OkEq website: www.okeq.org or OkEq on Facebook. -- --- old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, will contact the local media so we can be included in the posted weather-related closings. Info will also be posted on Facebook. Equality Center Pride Store Don We Now Our "GAY" Apparel The Pride Store is fully stocked with fabulous items for your holiday decorations. Yoga A - Z Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items 11 Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Immaculate Connection' by Michelle Sawyer You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Readers asked for it, and now Macy Delongchamp, our favorite Manhattan lipstick lesbian, returns for another wild, wicked adventure, only to discover that commitment to your one true love isn't a walk off into the sunset. Mayhem ensues as highstrung Macy is faced with parenthood, sobriety, and life as a California girl! IMMACULAT CONNECTIO Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library a Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 11:34 AM �Firefox 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-11th--201... Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ----- Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org - - --- Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org - - - --- . ~ r---------------------------------------------------, I I I I I I Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org - I I I I I I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:34 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/7e79bed6fc2f2d71daaa44ea86bd2b0f.pdf 9852577ead1bfe23f6d3d56601c16fca PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... eNews December 19th, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor FALALALA Ball Holiday Hours Sexuality Spectrum Welcome to the eNews. Join us this Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 7:0 pm for the Annual Falalala Ball. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of December 18th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Dr. Ronald LaButti, DO, FAOAO Tulsa Metro Basketball Clean and Sober Party Article Headline ACA Assistance Counseling Services EBA Sponsor Year End Request Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Gift Wrappers Maybe Baby Tulsa Pride 2014 East Village Meet MLK Jr Parade 2013 Holiday Schedule 6th Annual Falalala Ball Saturday, December 21st, 2013; 7:00 pm Don your gay apparel and join us for the 6th annual Falalala Ball on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 7:00 PLEASE pm. The nicely naughty evening will include live DEFINE entertainment, a fetish and tattoo fashion show, cash NAUGHTY. bar and lite hor d'oeuvres. Cause sometimes naughty is nice. Please pull out your holiday dress and gay apparel. Live Entertainment by Austyn King, Chasing Nadean, Parker Simon, Serious Stanley and Mindy Bartlett. Inclement Weather Policy Pride Store Featured Article Find Us on Facebook Admission Price is one of the following: pet food for A Friend for A Friend, personal toiletries for Our House Too, or non perishable food items for St Jerome Church Food Pantry. OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, December 19th, 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... OkEq Art Exhibit The December exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Karen Lamb & Ann Shannon ~Oklahomans For Equality Happy Holidays Counseling Services Equality Center Holiday Hours For the days of December 25th, 2013 - January 1st, 2014, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be open from 3 - 9 pm, including Christmas and New Year's Day. Many OkEq programs will be on hiatus that week. Be sure to check the calendar on the OkEq website or call 918.743.4297 to check on programming times. The Sexuality Spectrum Opening Reception Thursday, December 19th, 2013; 5:00 - 7:00 pm The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Arts 2021 East 71st St Tulsa, OK 74136 Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org The Sexuality Spectrum offers a groundbreaking exploration of sexual orientation through the creativity of over fifty international contemporary artists. Artists including Judy Chicago, Joan Snyder, Arthur Tress, Archie Rand, Albert Winn, Trix Rosen, Joan Roth and Mark Podwal explore a broad range of subjects: the evolving social and religious attitudes toward sexuality; issues of alienation, marginalization, and inclusion; the impact on the family, child-rearing, and life stages; violence and persecution; AIDS/HIV; and the influence of the LGBTQI community on the Jewish and larger world. jewishmuseum.net Counseling Services 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... Tulsa Metro Basketball League Winter Season Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm Winter Season is December through February There will be no basketball for the next two weeks due to Christmas and New Years. Tulsa Metro Basketball is still looking to get more teams, so if anyone would still like to play, please sign up as soon as you can. The league plays 3 on 3 games on a half court each Wednesday night December through February at 7:00 pm. Tulsa Metro Basketball League is an offical program of OkEq and a member organization of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. $50 sign up fee. Games are played at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK. Daryn Drake will be the head coach for the new Basketball season. For more information about the league, please contact Basketball@OkEq.org. Clean and Sober NEW YEAR'S EVE Party Tuesday, December 31st, 2013; 8:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center This is an Alcohol & Drug Free Event 18 and over Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org -- Free Admission but cash donations accepted Join us at the Equality Center for a clean and sober journey into a high energy dance party with DJ, live entertainment and warm conversations. Light hors d'ouveres will be served along with non-alcohol punch. Ring in the New Year and join us to watch the Blue Dome District fireworks and New Year's Countdown. First Thursday Art Gallery Reception Thursday, January 2nd, 2014; 6:00 pm The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Christiana Prado in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members SOS Group Affordable Care Act Assistance Every Wednesday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Jimmy Jordan, Navigator for the new Affordable Care Act, will be on hand at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Mr. Jordan will be available to assist consumers in understanding the new programs, taking advantage of consumer protections, and navigating the health insurance system to find the most affordable coverage that meets the consumer's needs. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org • • •. I New Counseling Services Sundays by appointment from 12:00 - 6:00 pm Michal Maybello will be available by appointment on Sundays from 12:00 - 6:00 pm for individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Michal Maybello, LPC at 918.346.1918 or Maybello@OkEq.org. The eNews for the week of December 18th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Massage Time Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Tuesdays Starting in January 2014! 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... Computer Boot Camp 2013 Year End Request From OkEq Executive Director, Toby Jenkins I want to thank you for your help in 2013. And as we close out the year, would you please consider making one more gift to Oklahomans for Equality. You may donate online here or mail your check to: OkEq P.O. Box 2687 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 Please, will you help us again? First Tuesday (Jan 7th) 3:00 - 5:00 pm (Dec 14th) Second Saturday 12:00 - 2:00 pm Class size is limited. Contact Mary.Jones@OkEq.org - - --to attend. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders You may also click here to commemorate a special day with OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign - - - - - - - --- - 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... Gift Wrappers for PFLAG Needed Book wrapping for billboards! Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, volunteers participate in wrapping books for tips in Barnes & Noble at Southroads Shopping Center in Tulsa, OK. Proceeds go toward renting billboard space throughout metro Tulsa during LGBT Pride month in June. To volunteer, send your name and phone number pflagtulsa@yahoo.com Tulsa Area Prime Timers to: Maybe Baby? Saturday, January 11th, 2014; 1:00 - 4:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Is your biological clock ticking? Spring will soon be here. Are you thinking, maybe baby? What changes will this bring other than diapers? That romantic dinner for two is now a play date for three in the park. Trade in your night cap for a bottle of warm milk and a burp rag. Need a babysitter? Good luck. Family and Children Services will be giving you the 411 on things to think about before having a baby. This is a free workshop, but we do ask that you RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org. 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tulsa Pride 2014 Main Stage Entertainer Submissions Self Defense Class The Tulsa Pride committee is now accepting applications for Live Musical Acts and Drag Kings and Queens Entertainers for the Main Stage at Tulsa Pride 2014. Get your applications in by January 1st, 2014! Click here to submit! Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Boot Camp 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... East Village District Meeting Tuesday, January 14th, 2014; 5:30 pm east '!!!J~ge downtown Keep up with the development of the "Sunny Side of Downtown". The East Village District of Tulsa will have a meeting at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Tuesday, January 14th at 5:30 pm. 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Celebration & Parade Monday, january 20th, 2014; 11:00 am John Hope Franklin & Cincinnati 51 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stated, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character". Well, a new dream is that some day our children will not be judged for who they love or the make up of their family. This is a day to recognize equality and unity. GAMILY will be walking as a family in the parade and carrying posters. The plan is to meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by 10:00 am and then carpool to the parade. After the parade, we will be eating as a family; enjoying a meal back at the Equality Center. Please RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org to be a part of this wonderful gathering. Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. --=-- ... Rainbow Writers 2013 Holiday Schedule for our Affirming, Inclusive and Welcoming Faith Communities Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 South Owasso Tulsa, OK 74120 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Temple Israel 2004 East 22nd Place Tulsa, OK 74114 Christmas Services All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 South Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec 24, 4:30 pm 6 pm & 7:30 pm Candlelight service ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Thursdays starting in January 2014 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... Bethany Christian Church 6730 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 7 pm Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24, 2 pm Children's Service of the Bells 4 pm & 6 pm Candlelight Worship Services 11 pm Candlelight Communion Service Christ Church Episcopal 10901 South Yale Ave Tulsa, OK 74137 Dec 24, 5:30 pm & 10:30 pm Candlelight Service Dec 25, 10 am Holy Communion College Hill Presbyterian Church Two Step & Country Line Dance Thursdays 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members 712 South Columbia Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24, 7:30 pm Family and Candlelight Service Diversity Christian Fellowship International 627 South 131st East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74108 Dec 22, 11 am Children's Christmas Program Dec 24, 3 pm at Dennis R Neill Equality Center; Service and Meal to the homeless. Gifts of gloves and clothes will be distributed. The Episcopal Church of The Redeemer 213 North Seminole Ave. Okmulgee, OK 74447 Dec 24, 7 pm Christ Mass with reception to follow Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 South Harvard Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec 24, 7 pm Christmas Eve Service Yoga A - Z Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Fellowship Lutheran Church ELCA 6727 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 4 pm, 6 pm & 8 pm Hope Unitarian Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm 8432 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 6 pm Candlelight Service John Calvin Presbyterian Church 8181 East 31st Street Tulsa, OK 74145 Dec 24, 5:30 pm Candlelight Communion Open Table UCC 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... 6540 N 131st E Ave Owasso, OK 74055 Dec 24, 5:30 pm Candlelight Communion Parish Church of St Jerome 205 West King Tulsa, OK 74106 Dec 24, Celebration of Midnight Mass 10 pm Reception 11 pm Holy Eucharist Prince of Peace Lutheran 2330 North Quaker Avenue Tulsa, OK 74106 Dec 24, 7 pm Candlelight Chorale service with Holy Communion St Dunstan's Episcopal Church 5635 East 71st Street Tulsa, OK 74136 Dec 24, 7 pm Choral Holy Eucharist 10:30 pm Carols for the Christ Child 11 pm Festival Choral Holy Eucharist Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno St Paul's United Methodist Church 1442 South Quaker Avenue (one block east of Peoria on 15th Street) Tulsa, OK 74120 Dec 24, 7 pm Candlelight Worship & Communion Trinity Episcopal Church 501 South Cincinnati Avenue Tulsa, OK 74103 Dec 24, 5 pm Christmas Pageant and Eucharist Rite II 8:30 pm Anthems and Carols sung by the Trinity Choir 9 pm Eucharist Rite II, lighting of candles 10:30 pm Anthems and Carols sung by the Trinity Choir 11:00 pm Traditional Midnight Mass Dec 25, 10 am Eucharist Rite II Trinity United Methodist Church 3737 South Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK 74105 Dec 24, 4 pm Carols & Communion Unity Center of Tulsa Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet 1830 South Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24, 6 pm Candle lighting service Unity Church of Christianity 3355 S. Jamestown Ave. Tulsa, OK 74135 Dec 24, 6:30 pm Candlelight Service Andre Martin, Guest Soloist University United Methodist Church Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... 500 S College Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24, 7 pm Candlelight Communion Inclement Weather Policy Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been canceled due to poor road conditions or winter weather advisories. and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org Please contact the Equality Center by calling 918-743-4297 or check the OkEq website: www.okeq.org or OkEq on Facebook. Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, will contact the local media so we can be included in the posted weather-related closings. Info will also be posted on Facebook. Equality Center Pride Store Don We Now Our "GAY" Apparel The Pride Store is fully stocked with fabulous items for your holiday decorations. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World' edited by Robyn Ochs & Sarah Rowley You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World is the broadest single collection of bisexual literature available today. Getting Bi collects 220 essays from around the world that explore bisexual identity. Topics include coming out, relationships, politics, community, and more. The book also addresses the intersection of bisexuality with race, class, ethnicity, Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... gender identity, disability and national identity. Authors from 42 countries discuss bisexuality from personal perspectives and their own cultural contexts, providing insight into societal views on bisexuality from countries ranging from Colombia to China. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library .• •••~ Vol nt TU r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. A Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:35 AM �Firefox 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-19th--20... r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:35 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/b865f14f69896921aba8d6dfeb167b1d.pdf 5f36765aa186e81943f691f8e7a1c5f4 PDF Text Text Firefox 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... eNews December 30th, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor Holiday Hours Year End Request Clean and Sober Party Welcome to the eNews. Join us on New Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 at 8:00 pm for our Alcohol Free Party. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of December 30th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Massage Time Tulsa Metro Basketball First Thursday Art Reception ACA Assistance Counseling Services Guys Dine Too Maybe Baby Tulsa Pride 2014 EBA East Village Meet MLK Jr Parade Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Inclement Weather Policy Pride Store Year in Review Featured Article Find Us on Facebook ~Oklahomans For Equality Happy Holidays Equality Center Holiday Hours The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be open on New Year's Day, January 1st, 2014. Many OkEq programs will be on hiatus this week. Be sure to check the calendar on the OkEq website or call 918.743.4297 to check on programming times. OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, January 16th, 7:00 pm Open to all OkEq members. Meeting minutes are available upon request 10 days 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... 2013 Year End Request after meeting date. From OkEq Executive Director, Toby Jenkins OkEq Art Exhibit I want to thank you for your help in 2013. And as we close out the year, would you please consider making one more gift to Oklahomans for Equality. You may donate online here or mail your check to: The December exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Karen Lamb & Ann Shannon OkEq P.O. Box 2687 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 Please, will you help us again? Counseling Services You may also click here to commemorate a special day with OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign Alcohol Free NEW YEAR'S EVE Party Tuesday, December 31st, 2013; 8:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center This is an Alcohol & Drug Free Event 18 and over Free Admission but cash donations accepted Mondays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John Serrot, LCSW 918.724.3388 TherapyJohn@OkEq.org Join us at the Equality Center for an alcohol free journey into a high energy dance party with DJ, live entertainment and warm conversations. Light hors d'ouveres will be served along with non-alcohol punch. Ring in the New Year and join us to watch the Blue Dome District fireworks and New Year's Countdown. Tulsa Metro Basketball League Winter Season Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... Winter Season is December through February There will be no basketball this week due to New Years. Tulsa Metro Basketball is still looking to get more teams, so if anyone would still like to play, please sign up as soon as you can. The league plays 3 on 3 games on a half court each Wednesday night December through February at 7:00 pm. Tulsa Metro Basketball League is an offical program of OkEq and a member organization of the Equality Sports Alliance of Tulsa. $50 sign up fee. Games are played at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK. Daryn Drake will be the head coach for the new Basketball season. For more information about the league, please contact Basketball@OkEq.org. - - --- First Thursday Art Gallery Reception Thursday, January 2nd, 2014; 6:00 pm The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Christiana Prado in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Counseling Services Tuesdays and Thursdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Eric Jett, LPC 918.850.0987 E.Jett@OkEq.org Counseling Services Affordable Care Act Assistance Every Wednesday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Jimmy Jordan, Navigator for the new Affordable Care Act, will be on hand at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Mr. Jordan will be available to assist consumers in understanding the new programs, taking advantage of consumer protections, and navigating the health insurance system to find the most affordable coverage that meets the consumer's Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org needs. New Counseling Services Sundays by appointment from 12:00 - 6:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... Michal Maybello will be available by appointment on Sundays from 12:00 - 6:00 pm for individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Michal Maybello, LPC at 918.346.1918 or Maybello@OkEq.org. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, January 7th, 2013; 6:30 pm The January meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Marley's Pizzeria. The restaurant is located at 6104 E. 71st, just west of Sheridan, on the upper level at around 6:30 pm. Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. Maybe Baby? Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Saturday, January 11th, 2014; 1:00 - 4:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Is your biological clock ticking? Spring will soon be here. Are you thinking, maybe baby? What changes will this bring other than diapers? That romantic dinner for two is now a play date for three in the park. Trade in your night cap for a bottle of warm milk and a burp rag. Need a babysitter? Good luck. Family and Children Services will be giving you the 411 on things to think about before having a baby. This is a free workshop, but we do ask that you RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org. Tulsa Pride 2014 Main Stage Entertainer Submissions SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Deadline Extended! The Tulsa Pride committee is now accepting applications for Live Musical Acts and Drag Kings and Queens Entertainers for the Main Stage at Tulsa Pride 2014. Get your applications in by January 6th, 2014! Click here to submit! Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Yolanda Arnold 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Tuesdays Starting in January 2014! 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The January Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 15th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, at Embassy Suites, Embassy Suites, 3332 S. 79th E. Ave. Please RSVP to EBA@OkEq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Embassy Suites 3332 S. 79th E. Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma Computer Boot Camp First Tuesday (Jan 7th) 3:00 - 5:00 pm Second Saturday (Jan 11th) 12:00 - 2:00 pm Class size is limited. Contact Mary.Jones@OkEq.org to attend. East Village District Meeting Tuesday, January 14th, 2014; 5:30 pm east '!tU~ge downtown Keep up with the development of the "Sunny Side of Downtown". The East Village District of Tulsa will have a meeting at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Tuesday, January 14th at 5:30 pm. SAGE Tulsa 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Celebration & Parade Monday, January 20th, 2014; 11:00 am John Hope Franklin & Cincinnati (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... 51 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stated, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character". Well, a new dream is that some day our children will not be judged for who they love or the make up of their family. This is a day to recognize equality and unity. GAMILY will be walking as a family in the parade and carrying posters. The plan is to meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by 10:00 am and then carpool to the parade. After the parade, we will be eating as a family; enjoying a meal back at the Equality Center. Please RSVP at Gamily@OkEq.org to be a part of this wonderful gathering. Facilitated by John Madigan sagew Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Tulsa Area Prime Timers Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events The Empresses of The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma invite you to the 6th Annual Black & White Ball "The Redneck Cinderella Ball" Friday, January 10th, 2014 7:00 pm - Light Buffet 8:00 pm - Show at the Bamboo Lounge in Tulsa For more information, contact impcourt@gmail.com Donations can also be made on the ICAO website www.impcourtok.webs.com 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Inclement Weather Policy Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been canceled due to poor road conditions or 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... winter weather advisories. Please contact the Equality Center by calling 918-743-4297 or check the OkEq website: www.okeq.org or OkEq on Facebook. Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, will contact the local media so we can be included in the posted weather-related closings. Info will also be posted on Facebook. Boot Camp Equality Center Pride Store Flamingo Frames now $8.00 in the Pride Store. Perfect for your New Year's party! Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Be sure to "Like" the new OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. EL: ... 'Amy and Isabelle' by Elizabeth Strout You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In Amy and Isabelle, Elizabeth Strout evokes a teenager's alienation from her distant mother-and a parent's rage at the discovery of her daughter's sexual secrets. In most ways, Isabelle and Amy are like any mother and her 16-year-old daughter, a fierce mix of love and loathing exchanged in their every glance. And eating, sleeping, and working side by side in the gossip-ridden mill town of Shirley Falls doesn't help matters. But when Amy is discovered behind the steamed-up windows of a car with her math teacher, the vast and icy distance between mother and daughter becomes unbridgeable. Rainbow Writers AMY ISABELLE 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend As news of the scandal reaches every ear, it is Isabelle who suffers from the harsh judgment of Shirley Falls, intensifying her shame about her own 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... secret past. And as Amy seeks comfort elsewhere, she discovers the fragility of human happiness through other dramas, from the horror of a missing child to the trials of Fat Bev, the community peacemaker. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality 2013 Year in Review The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center was the place to celebrate on June 26th, 2013 when the US Supreme Court handed down the decision on DOMA. Open AA Group Thursdays starting in January 2014 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Two Step & Country Line Dance Thursdays 7:30 pm Kick your heels up here at OkEq. Learn the newest steps and the refresh the old ones to make you the Bell of the Ball. Facilitated by Brittany Free for Members $5 for Non Members Yoga A - Z History tells us that "society is judged by how well it treats those who are the most vulnerable". Because of your financial support and volunteer services to Oklahomans for Equality we have expanded our programs to serve the most vulnerable in our LGBT community . Fridays 5:30 pm No matter where you are on the Yoga spectrum, you will find a position in our new Yoga class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Margot. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... We strengthened our services for Gay Families (Gay+Family = Gamily). The Back To School Carnival provided OkEq backpacks stuffed with school supplies to many of our families. 7:00 pm Game Night Through Gamily activities, families with gay and transgender children found support with families just like their own. Parenting classes and couples counseling make sure gay, lesbian and transgender parents have the resources to develop strong families and relationships. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno We are reaching out to more Oklahoma high schools and middle schools and assisting GSAs (Student led Gay Straight Alliance Clubs). Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Booker T Washington and Union GSAs The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Broken Arrow GSA Movie nights and service projects connect LGBTQ youth with other students. 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org Tahlequah GSA Youth Lock-Ins at the Equality Center take students through 12 hours of training, addressing peer aggression, bullying, discrimination, advocacy, dating violence and assault. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. OK Rep. Lee Denney, author of the AntiBullying Bill Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday Gov. Fallin signs the Anti Bullying bill into law. OkEq Executive Director, Toby Jenkins was in attendance Oklahomans for Equality was a vital collaborative partner in getting the most comprehensive anti-bullying bill passed in both houses and signed by the Governor in August. Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: More than 200 students from 19 high schools attended the Equality Gala because of your generous sponsorships. Our SAGE Tulsa program (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders) was recognized by the National Resource Center on LGBT aging and SAGE National because of our Vintage Series where we document on video the stories of LGBT older adults. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ---- Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org --- SAGE Tulsa hosted LGBT activists from Japan and participants from both countries were able to compare our two cultures' views on aging. Our transgender program was recently featured in the full length documentary JUST GENDER which premiered at 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... Circle Cinema to a packed house. Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org ---- Youth and parents from our transgender youth and family support group continue to receive international attention. Taylor Burns, our family therapist, and physician Laura Arrowsmith have presented at more than a dozen conferences, universities and medical societies nationwide. Both Taylor and Laura have worked with several Oklahoma school districts to provide services for families with transgender children. usiness Alliance Our Equality Business Alliance now has over 160 businesses serving the LGBT community. You can spend your money with confidence knowing these businesses are on our side. In October, Oklahomans for Equality was recognized by the Tulsa Regional Chamber for our advocacy for workplace diversity and inclusion. Your support is 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... making Tulsa a welcoming place for employers who value diversity and inclusion. The 2013 Tulsa Pride Festival and Parade saw record crowds, more vendors and more corporate parade entries than any other time in our 32 year pride festival history. 4/23/26, 11:39 AM �Firefox 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-30th--20... r---------------------------------------------------, okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:39 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/6c20c882ce33bcdead825cda5f265c45.pdf a4803b7f0a6a9377de23691677cb6cfa PDF Text Text OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews May 15th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day Programming Note Equality Business Alliance Welcome to the eNews. Get ready for Tulsa Pride! It will be here before you know it. Get the info on all the Pride events www.tulsapride.org eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of May 15th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service OUTlaw Legal Workshop Open AA Group NERDception Singles Night OUT NAGAAA Cup MOREcolor Art Show EBA Sponsor Tulsa Interfaith Alliance Council Oak Mens Chorale Love Free or Die JOURNEY )~ -~ I Tulsa Lambda Bowling Cheril Vendetti NOW Tulsa No Walls Entertainment LGBT Smoking Survey ------ Be Our Voice, Give a Day As part of OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign, Tuesday May 14th, 2013 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center was sponsored in honor of Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 10:55 AM �OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, May 16th, 7:00 pm Morgan Elizabeth Allen Bixby High School Class of 2013 Morgan is the Salutatorian of her Senior Class, 6 year All State Choir Member, Choir President and Outstanding Vocal Music Student. Morgan will be working with LOOK (Light Opera Oklahoma) Musical Theatre this summer and attending William Jewell College in the fall. OkEq Art Exhibit The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic work of Lanette Clark Morgan first attended the Equality Gala in 2011, the event inspired her to help reorganize the GSA at Bixby. Since then, she has worked with the counselors on many GSA issues. Click here to Give a Day OkEq Programming Note Monday, May 27th, 2013 The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be open for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th, 2013 but all evening programming has been canceled. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The May Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by the Tulsa Shock. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins 4/23/26, 10:55 AM �OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Tulsa Shock BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Tulsa Pride 2013 Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 T U L S A Everything you need to know about Tulsa Pride is here and on www.tulsapride.org Check for Tulsa Pride on Facebook for any last minute updates! Friday, MAY 31st - At the Beach Tulsa Pride Pool Party Saturday, JUNE 1st - Street Festival and Parade Sunday, JUNE 2nd - Pride in the Park presented by Tulsa Shock VOLUNTEER! Be part of Tulsa Pride 2013 by volunteering a couple of hours and receive a free Pride Staff T-shirt, make some great friends, free lunch and get a behind the scenes look at Tulsa Pride. Many areas are available such as beverage attendant, entrance attendant and setup and tear down assistant, parking attendant and much more. Sign Up online: VOLUNTEER FORM Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Tulsa Pride 2013 Meeting Thursday, May 16th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride 2013 will have a planning meeting Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Tulsa Pride Events Live Free! Coming Out • Friday, May 17th, 2013 - Pride Night @ TNT's 9:00 pm - 2:00 am 4/23/26, 10:55 AM �OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... • Saturday, May 18th, 2013 Pride Night @ Bamboo Lounge 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Sunday, May 26th, 2013 - Oklahomo! a Sing-Along @ 209 the Arts Bar 9:00 pm - 2:00 am Details about these events are available on the Tulsa Pride smartphone app or www.tulsapride.org or Tulsa Pride's Facebook. 2013 Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service Workshop Will resume June 3rd Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Thursday, May 30th, 2013; 7:00 pm Phillips Theological Seminary 901 N Mingo Rd The 2013 Interfaith Service will be hosted by Phillips Theological Seminary on Thursday May 30th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. PTS is located at 901 N Mingo Rd. Clergy and Spiritual leaders from Tulsa's affirming and inclusive Faith communities and several choirs and ensembles participate in this annual event. Rev Bob Lawrence is the organizer for this year's Interfaith Service. The highlight of the Interfaith Service is the blessing of Pride Flag. Please join the LGBT community as we celebrate the spiritual diversity of Tulsa. OUTlaw Legal Workshop Thursday, May 23rd, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on Thursday May 23rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., will lead the topic discussions which will change each meeting. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Open A.A. Group Every Wednedsay, 12:00 pm Gl Swing Class Swing Dance Class Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will host an open A.A. group every Wednesday at 12:00 pm. For more information, please call 918.743.2754 NERDception Every other Tuesday; 7:00 pm. Next date is May 28th, 2013 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you could, in what universe would you live? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in 4/23/26, 10:55 AM �OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. if/; ~ For example, who would win: Superman or the • Hulk? Who is the best wizard of all: Gandalf, ' Dumbledore or Willow? Do you think Buffy should just get rid of Edward Cullen already? Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com. J Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Service, and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Youth Program Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Flying Solo will take off Friday, May 24th for Memorial Day Weekend. Next meet is Friday, June 7th, 2013. Kick off Pride Week with a Big Gay Softball Party at the Guthrie Green Friday, May 24th, 2013; 7:30 pm Guthrie Green N Boston Ave Tulsa, OK Join Tulsa Metro Softball League, Tulsa Sports Commission, and Oklahomans for TULSA, OK Equality Friday, May 24th, 2013 to welcome LGBT softball players from around the US to Tulsa for the 2013 NAGAAA Cup! TMSL is hosting a big gay 2013 NAGAAA Cup Opening Party from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at the Guthrie Green in the Brady Arts District and they want to invite you to join them! Drinks will be flowing, food trucks will be serving, local officials will be welcoming, and DJ $erious $tanley will be spinning! Friday, May 24th, 2013 7:30 - 9:30 pm - Be at the Guthrie Green! Visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com for more information and to sign up as a volunteer! MOREcolor Art Show Show opening on Thursday, June 13th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm MORE color · Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 MOREcolor is the current incarnation of the art show that began back in the 1980's as the TOHR Art Show. An opportunity that give artists 70% of 4/23/26, 10:55 AM �OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... their sales and keeping only a 30% commission, MOREcolor had its start long before Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) had the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, when the organization was still called Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. The show has been held in several locations, but its home is now the Equality Center's spacious Event Center. Each year brings new performance surprises to the opening night event, from chamber music to jazz, from contemporary dance to belly, from performance art to an opera flash mob, from a body art runway to installation art. This year's opening event on Thursday evening, June 13th, 2013 will feature works by as many as sixty visual and performing artists, and some surprises we can't confirm yet, as well as cash awards. The event is free and open to the public. MOREcolorart.com Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. The eNews for the week of May 15th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. 4/23/26, 10:55 AM �OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. ... Tulsa Interfaith Alliance Annual Meeting Thursday, May 16th, 2013; dinner at 5:30 pm Join the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance on Thursday, May 16, 2013 for their Annual Meeting Dinner and Speaker Event, featuring Jay Bakker. Jay will speak about his latest book, "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I've Crossed: Walking With the Unknown God." The dinner begins at 5:30 pm and costs $25/person. Sponsorships are available. The annual business meeting will occur at the end of the dinner, and is free. Jay's keynote address will begin at 7:00 pm and is free and open to the public. All events will happen at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria Ave in Tulsa. To register for this event, please click here. tulsainterfaithalliance.org Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Council Oak Mens Chorale Pride Performance Tuesday, May 28th, 2013; 7:00 pm Central Library Downtown Tulsa 400 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 council oak council oo/c ll1IJllS choro/9 Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Council Oak Mens Chorale will present their annual Pride performance at the downtown Tulsa library on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Central Library in downtown Tulsa. This FREE event will be held in the Aaronson Auditorium. www.counciloak.org 'Love Free or Die' Screening Tuesday, June 25th, 2013; 6:30 pm Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave LOVE FREE OR DIE is about a man whose two defining passions are in direct conflict: his love for God and for his Counseling Services 4/23/26, 10:55 AM �OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... partner Mark. Gene Robinson is the first openly gay person to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. His consecration in 2003, to which he wore a bullet-proof vest, caused an international stir. The film follows Robinson from small-town churches in the New Hampshire North Country to Washington's Lincoln Memorial to London's Lambeth Palace, as he calls for all to stand for equality - inspiring bishops, priests and ordinary folk to come out from the shadows and change history. For more information, please visit Circle Cinema Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Andy B's Bowling Center Tulsa Lambda Bowling League is organizing teams Summer League. It is $20 to join plus $14 per week every Monday evening at 6:45 pm. They bowl at Andy B's, 8711 South Lewis, You can contact lamdaleague@cox.net for further questions or just show up at the bowling alley. The Tulsa Lambda Bowling League is an officially sanctioned league with the IGBO (International Gay Bowling Organization). The Cheril Vendetti Experience Friday, June 14th, 2013; 8:00 pm Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St The Cheril Vendetti Experience is a fastpaced explosion of irreverent entertainment that will leave you either heading for the door or to the nearest bail bondsman! Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Direct from television's HBO, OWN and SPIKE networks and the famous Los Angeles Comedy Store, comes the outrageous Cheril Vendetti! The Boston-Italian comedienne, TV personality and comical cookbook author, and her band, The Pasta Fazools, generate more laughs than Tony Soprano could put a hit on. So grab your funny bone, leave your political correctness at the door, and join the fun! National Organization for Women Tulsa Chapter Fundraising Event, Thursday, May 16th, 2013; 9:00 pm The NOW - Tulsa Chapter would love for each and everyone of you to come out to their fundraising event at Joe Mama's pizza, Thursday May 16th, 2013 at 9:00 pm. Joe Mama's has welcomed NOW by inviting them to be the nonprofit organization to highlight on Thursday for trivia night. The NOW l'OAWOMKN Tulsa Chapter will receive 5% of ALL SALES. The money will help pay for the NOW Tulsa Pride booth and supplies. For more information you can visit the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/now918 or email at: tulsanow918@gmail.com. We Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org ---- 4/23/26, 10:55 AM �OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... look forward to seeing you there and don't forget to invite a friend, have some fun, and work for a more equal Oklahoma! No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Performances May 31st, June 1st - 2nd, 7th - 9th; 2013 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details or just show up at rehearsal. LGBT Smoking Research Survey Take part in a first-time opportunity for LGBT people in Oklahoma. Angela Sivadon, a PhD nursing student at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a member of the Oklahoma LGBT community is conducting an online research study. The purpose of this research study is to better understand how our social environment contributes to smoking among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The information gathered will be used to create healthier social gathering places, design LGBT quit smoking programs and improve the overall health of the community. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and identify as LGBT, please help us learn more about the needs of our LGBT community by completing this survey. After completing the survey you can register for a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Take part in the survey here Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! Get them now before Pride for $20.00! EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on 4/23/26, 10:55 AM �OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'My Life as a Boy: A Woman's Story' by Kim Chernin You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In this elliptical memoir, feminist author Chernin describes the breakup of her long-term marriage and her infatuation with another woman. In order to cast off her old life, she finds that she needs to call on parts of herself never before tested, such as "the capacity to act, the freedom to take, the license to choose desire," in short, "the life of a boy." Dubbing this process the "transformational imperative," she proceeds to remake herself by cutting off her hair, becoming lithe and muscular, and falling passionately in love with a cultured, sophisticated woman named Hadamar. In describing their rocky courtship, she also conveys the fact that she is well aware of what she is risking: "my home, security, a devoted man's passionate love," all for a woman "who might throw me over and break my heart." Possessed of a deep awareness of the mystery at the heart of all relationships, Chernin has written a delicate and thoughtful meditation on finding the courage to transform your life despite the risks such a process entails.. Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 10:55 AM �OkEq eNews May 15th, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-15th--2013.ht... r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 10:55 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/fe979aa2a59ecebb6ef4733035e83771.pdf c25a81dc6ff0554fd3cd68c3593168fb PDF Text Text eNews February 28th, 2013 In This Issue Be Our Voice, Give a Day Red State Brief Equality Business Alliance Welcome to the eNews. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is entirely supported by donations from the community. Be Our Voice, Give a Day allows us to spotlight our generous donors. Be Our Voice, Give a Day eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Be Our Voice, Give a Day To honor the 1st anniversary of their wedding in Washington D.C., Laura Belmonte and Susan Arrington have made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and are sponsoring Oklahomans for Equality on Sunday March 3rd, 2013. Congratulations Laura and Susan and Thank You for the support! Guys Dine Too Camp Fire Green Country Camp Fire Candy Sale First Thursday Gamily Swing Dance Class OUTlaw Legal Workshop Tulsa Pride 2013 SAGE hosts TCC TMSL LGBT Equality Day Native HIV/AIDS Days Tulsa Mister Leather Singles Night OUT COLORAMA Suzanne Westenhoefer Expatriate Council Oak Mens Chorale Tulsa Two Spirit Imperial Court Pride Store Be Our Voice, Give a Day "Red State Brief" Filed in Marriage Cases at US Supreme Court Oklahomans for Equality today joined the Utah Pride Center, Campaign for Southern Equality and twenty-five other organizations in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court. The brief urges the justices to strike down a wide range of anti-gay laws. The brief calls on the Court to uphold appellate court rulings in both the Defense of Marriage and Proposition 8 cases currently pending. Oklahomans for Equality joined Utah Pride in this "Red State Brief" to detail the long history of anti-gay legislation in many states around the nation that denigrates the LGBT community. "This brief is about arguing on behalf of the millions of Americans who feel Rainbow Library Volunteer Inclement Weather Policy Find Us on Facebook �hopeless that legislation on a state level will ever advance their cause," said Utah Pride Attorney and former Bush Administration United States Attorney Brett Tolman. The brief contends that many local state laws are designed to routinely deny gay citizens basic civil rights, and many state codes are woven in a tangle that can only be unraveled by the courts. Read the brief here Equality Business Alliance OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, March 21st, 7:00 pm Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it sent to eba@okeq.org by Monday March 11th. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, March 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm The March meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Brothers Houligan on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Brothers Houligan is located at 9701 E 61st OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone www.broshouligan.com Guys Dine Too is a social program by OkEq for Gay Men, and their male Allies/friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale Wednesday, March 6th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm Tai Chi Class Oklahomans for Equality will host a Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 starting at 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Camp Fire will be selling their world famous Chocolate Bars for $1 each. Camp Fire is an inclusive organization welcoming children, Light the fire within youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. ~~ Al\ Camp Fire Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusion organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Cookie Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Samoas (chocolate, caramel, coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie) and Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie). t'J, • 1scou s g1r Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 6:00 pm The March OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center, will feature the Photographic Art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone, beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well GAMILY Meeting Saturday, March 9th, 2013; 3:00 pm 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens OkEq welcomes our new intern, Samantha Checotah, who will be working with our GAMILY program which advocates and serves LGBT parents and their children. Gamily will have a Meet n Greet get together on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Equality Center. Swing Dance Class Every Monday; 7:00 pm Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. TOSS is teaching an 8-week series of classes running until February 25th, 2013 at the Equality Center. Don't know your left foot from your right? That's okay! Start with the basic step and work through beginner and intermediate �lessons in Swing Dance-era dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to www.tosstulsa.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. OUTlaw Legal Workshop 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; 7:00 pm Topic for February 28th : Where There's a Will, There's a Way - Have you drafted a will? How will you protect your property and belongings? Make sure your property goes to the right person. Free and open to the public. OkEq will host the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. Upcoming topics include wills, rights of survivorship, medical issues, power of attorney (durable) and inheritances, transgender name changes and trans rights. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Tulsa Pride 2013 SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Tulsa Pride is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org for Tulsa Pride 2013. Service, and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Youth Program Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, February 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday February 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride's Drag Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook . 6th Annual Turn About Show Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information �Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8 PM, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink! SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, March 26th, 2013; 10:30 am Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. m Tulsa Community College Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day Wednesday March 6th, 2013; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Equality Network (TEN) invites all LGBT and allied people from across the state for the 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day at the Capitol. Nothing shapes legislators' attitudes more than face-to-face contact with their Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm �constituents. Wednesday, March 6th will begin with a brief lobbying training session at 9:00 am in Room 25. TEN will provide information on how to effectively interact with your representatives as well as talking points for target legislation. ,_._._ I-....,_.,._....,..,.__,_ _._..._._r._-,.a..,.~~ .....,.,__.,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ 'N' ~..., --,C..,IMJ"llil . . . . . . ........,.............- ... :11 .. --=• ... ,..... __ -- • .--.--- - ,.. W.IDptMo'III. ~ ra,.._11t;.,.• www lln:,wtcomla...,.a,l)•D•~ ,, . TEN encourages you to set up an appointment with your state representative and state senator in advance to ensure that you will be able to meet with them on Equality Day. To find your representatives, click here. (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T Native American Coalition of Green country Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Friday and Saturday, March 8th & 9th, 2013 Tulsa's Premier Gay Leather Event - the Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest and Event will take place March 8th & 9th, 2013 at the Tulsa Eagle, 1338 E. 3rd St, just east of Downtown Tulsa. The Event begins on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 pm with a Meet n Greet Mixer at the Tulsa Eagle and follows up with the Contest at 10:00 pm on Saturday the 9th of March. The event is open and welcoming to all interested fans and friends. Part of the $5 cover charge will start the charity fund that will be raised throughout the year. For more information email: tmlproducers@gmail.com Counseling Services ULSAEAGLE 133813ll■ ST lllffl 1pe1 @8PM $5 c1ver CHIISI starts 11PM Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org �Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 8th, 2013 COLORAMA presented by Tulsa Lambda Bowling Friday, March 8th, 2013; 8:00 pm Sheridan Lanes 3121 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK The Tulsa Lambda League bowlers present COLORAMA at Sheridan lanes. Friday, March 8th, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to come out and join in for a fun night of bowling, and to win some cash. COLORAMA is a fundraiser for the Jackpot Oklahoma Lambda Tournament (JOLT), Tulsa's only annual Gay bowling tournament which brings in Gay & Lesbian bowlers throughout the nation to Tulsa. You don't need to be a league bowler to participate, so any skill level is welcomed. The cost for COLORAMA is $20. Be prepared to have a ball. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Expatriate Friday, March 1st and Saturday March 2nd, 2013; 8:00 pm Nightingale Theater 1416 E 4th St "EXPATRIATE" a two-act play with all vocal music. Poet, playwright, and performer Lenelle Moise has written, composed and stars in a compelling Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. �two woman production. ~ ~· ~ ,r. '· -! ~ ; ,~v ~- , ,' e. , - -·~ Workforce Oklahoma Access Point \ ...___ - Friday, March 1st & Saturday, March 2nd at the Nightingale Theater at 8:00 pm. Achingly platonic soulmates Claudie and Alphine are unsung musicians and longtime best-friends. Both wrestle with the addiction, abandonment and sexual trauma that run in their respective family histories. Diligent, dutiful, Julliard-trained composer Claudie may or may not be celibate while sparkly, indulgent Alphine has more natural star-potential and sex appeal than she knows what to do with. Supported by playwright/ composer Lenelle Moise's funk-infused all-vocal score. For more info visit Living Arts Tulsa lenellemoise.com Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm The Vocal Pride Foundation is excited to announce Council Oak Mens Chorale will soon begin rehearsal for the summer 2013 season. Our performance ensemble had great success last season with the Divo/Diva summer concert, a stellar performance in Denver, Colorado at the GALA 2012 Festival, and our fall Zinga! performances with clarinetist Stacy C. Smith. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: councn oak OOiJllCi.l OOff ~ MOMle Council Oak Men's Chorale Summer Season 2013 "DONNA SUMMER/WHITNEY HOUSTON - A TRIBUTE" with celebrated soloist Phena Hackett, Soprano Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013 Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave Fellowship Hall 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Performances are Tuesday, June 4th and Friday June 7th, 2013 at Lorton Performance Center - TU Campus www.counciloak.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org �The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events ~RIA. OK\. I.C.A.O. - Coronation VI March 7th - 10th, 2013 Regent Emperor V Philip "Papa Scrappy" Saint Johns & Regent Empress V Kris Kohl & The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Invite you to Coronation VI "A Night at the USO with Designing Women and a Cast of Stars" Thursday, March 7th Meet and Greet at Tulsa Eagle @ 10 PM, No Cover Friday, March 8th Hospitality Noon to 3 at Host Hotel Out of Town Show - Host Hotel - Doors at 6, Show at 7 $15 - includes bus tour Bus leaves hotel at 9 - drag welcome but not required Hospitality Midnight to 3 Must have wrist band for bus tour and hospitality Friday night. Saturday, March 9th Hospitality - 8 am to 3 pm Woman's Conference 1 pm - Host Hotel (Open to the Public, Free) Coronation VI - Host Hotel - $45 (Dress is Theme or Formal) Doors / Meet and Greet at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm and Ceremony at 7 pm Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �Hospitality - 1 hour after Coronation to 3 am Sunday, March 10th Victory Brunch - Host Hotel - $25 Doors at 10:30, Brunch at 11 Shot Party - 3 pm - 5 pm Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Victory Show - 7 pm - ? Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Hotel, Tickets and Program Advertising Information are available on theImperial Court of All Oklahoma website I.C.A.O. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization for more information contact ICAO on Facebook or impcourtok@gmail.com Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Landing' by Emma Donoghue You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center A delightful, old-fashioned love story with a uniquely twenty-first-century twist, Landing is a romantic comedy that explores the pleasures and sorrows of long-distance relationshipsthe kind millions of us now maintain mostly by plane, phone, and Internet. Síle is a stylish citizen of the new Dublin, a veteran flight attendant who's traveled the world. Jude is a twenty-five-year-old archivist, stubbornly attached to the tiny town of Ireland, Ontario, in which she was born and raised. On her first plane trip, Jude's and Síle's worlds touch and snag at Heathrow Airport. In the course of the next year, their lives, and those of their friends and families, will be drawn into a new, shaky orbit. This sparkling, lively story explores EM . D0 DGHU 1 �age-old questions: Does where you live matter more than who you live with? What would you give up for love, and would you be a fool to do so? Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Vo lunteer Tulsa, you r local action center! 1 VolUI e1 TU SA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Inclement Weather Policy Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been cancelled due to poor road conditions or winter weather advisories. Please contact the Equality Center by calling 918-743-4297 or check the OkEq website: www.okeq.org Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, will contact the local media so we can be included in the posted weather-related closings. Info will also be posted on Facebook. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/144e900c6be587d44544213bcb48da8c.pdf 1920e066930b3c5d9bcf07400c1d92d2 PDF Text Text eNews March 5th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day First Thursday Welcome to the eNews. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is entirely supported by donations from the community. Be Our Voice, Give a Day allows us to spotlight our generous donors. Be Our Voice, Give a Day eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of March 5th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: TheGardenTrug.com I 918.528.3828 Camp Fire Green Country Camp Fire Candy Sale Gamily Medicare Supplements Legal Clinic Equality Business Alliance LGBT Equality Day Tulsa Pride 2013 GardenTru . nursery, florist & gifts Equality Gala SAGE hosts TCC DREAM Act Oklahoma TMSL Spring Into Color Mon -Sat9am-6pm I Sun I la Native HIV/AIDS Days Homebuyer Class Tulsa Mister Leather EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day Denise Polonchak donated to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and sponsored the LGBT Helpline for yesterday Monday, March 4th, 2013 to celebrate her son's 31st Birthday. Happy Birthday Dusty and Thank You Denise for your support! Singles Night OUT COLORAMA Tulsa Growl Marriage Equality Week Within Our Reach Suzanne Westenhoefer Tulsa Two Spirit Council Oak Mens Chorale MOREcolor Art Show Red State Brief Imperial Court Pride Store Rainbow Library �Volunteer Find Us on Facebook OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, March 21st, 7:00 pm Be Our Voice, Give a Day First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 6:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The March OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center, will feature the Photographic Art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone, beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone Tai Chi Class Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale Wednesday, March 6th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality will host a Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. Camp Fire will be selling their world famous Chocolate Bars for $1 each. Camp Fire is an inclusive organization welcoming children, youth Light the fire within and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusion organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Cookie Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Samoas (chocolate, caramel, coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie) and Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie). . 'JI girl scouts GAMILY Meeting Saturday, March 9th, 2013; 3:00 pm OkEq welcomes our new intern, Samantha Checotah, who will be working with our GAMILY program which advocates and serves LGBT parents and their children. Gamily will have a Meet n Greet get together on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Equality Center. SAGE hosts Medicare Supplements Made Easy Tuesday, March 12th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will host Al Triggs (Creative Marketing Director for Legacy Insurance Advisors) for an informational presentation on Medicare Supplements and information on where you can get the most value for your money. Do you find the descriptions about supplement programs confusing? Do you fee you are paying too much money? Are your medications too expensive? Lunch will be provided. Please RVSP to mary.jones@okeq.org. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Legal Aid Services Legal Clinic Tuesday, March 12th, 2013; 6:00 pm LEGAL AID SERVICES t ti. OF OKLAHOMA, INC . = Making Equal Justict for All a R,ality Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's next Legal Clinic at the Equality Center is on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, at 6:00 pm. This free to the public legal clinic will address Oklahoma's Juvenile Code & Juvenile Law Issues. The clinic's guest speaker will be Ivan Orndorff, Esq. and Craig Reffner, Esq. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & �James Prather Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it sent to eba@okeq.org by Monday March 11th. The March Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Street Law Firm. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. The Street Law Firm 400 S. Boston Ave. Suite 1100W, Tulsa, OK 74103 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day Wednesday March 6th, 2013; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm : • ' -fllJ J,11' 'f o ,.-• , _ ,( nn, ............. . . ._ , ~c •.... . . '9',, · · • fl. .... 1• , ,,,, t l I I L I, r--,-- ...,...,..._,..... .... _,_ a., .... ..:...il. . . . , . . . . _ -IF~~ 'Hf' J.ur.w111.oHr-.. ....__ .... ..__,....... , ··~ ,- N.IH.ptK.W•---.....- rofWllt11rw1 Iii The Equality Network (TEN) invites all LGBT and allied people from across the state for the 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day at the Capitol. Nothing shapes legislators' attitudes more than face-to-face contact with their constituents. Wednesday, March 6th will begin with a brief lobbying training session at 9:00 am in Room 25. TEN will provide information on how to effectively interact with your representatives as well as talking points for target legislation. SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocilcy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders ti•~ TEN encourages you to set up an appointment with your state representative and state senator in advance to ensure that you will be able to meet with them on Equality Day. To find your representatives, click here. Youth Program Tulsa Pride 2013 Diversity & Dignity Group Tulsa Pride is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org for Tulsa Pride 2013. Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information �Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride's Drag Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook . 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink! Self Defense Class Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013 The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook like us o:n Facebook ] Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. �Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers J JD r~J-\ F~ ( C HA~J _ MIRANDA & PHILIP KAISE r• I JrJ\'i. J r,;_ rJ ._,r KIRK HOLT Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, March 26th, 2013; 10:30 am SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are �m Tulsa Community College required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org DREAM ACT Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th, 2013 Oklahomans for Equality will host a training session for DREAM Act Oklahoma at the Equality Center on Saturday March 16th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm and Sunday March 17th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. DAOK is excited to bring together potential leaders from all around Oklahoma to decide the next phase of the immigration youth movement. The retreat will set the direction and focus on what Oklahoma needs. DAOK wants to outline a strategic process and listen to you. DREAM Act Oklahoma is a youth-lead organization with an emphasis on civil rights for the undocumented community, trying to eradicate fear, help educate and advocate for a better life and a brighter future. For more information on DREAM Act OK or to sign up for the training, contact Ivan Godinez at Ivan@dreamactok.org or visit dreamactok.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also �from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T. Native American Coalition of Green country strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Friday and Saturday, March 8th & 9th, 2013 Tulsa's Premier Gay Leather Event - the Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest and Event will take place March 8th & 9th, 2013 at the Tulsa Eagle, 1338 E. 3rd St, just east of Downtown Tulsa. The Event begins on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 pm with a Meet n Greet Mixer at the Tulsa Eagle and follows up with the Contest at 10:00 pm on Saturday the 9th of March. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing UlSAEAGlE 133813ll■ ST Dtffl 1pe1 @11PM S5 c,ver l:Htesl starts 11PM The event is open and welcoming to all interested fans and friends. Part of the $5 cover charge will start the charity fund that will be raised throughout the year. For more information email: tmlproducers@gmail.com The eNews for the week of March 5th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. �Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 8th, 2013 COLORAMA presented by Tulsa Lambda Bowling Friday, March 8th, 2013; 8:00 pm Sheridan Lanes 3121 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK The Tulsa Lambda League bowlers present COLORAMA at Sheridan lanes. Friday, March 8th, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to come out and join in for a fun night of bowling, and to win some cash. COLORAMA is a fundraiser for the Jackpot Oklahoma Lambda Tournament (JOLT), Tulsa's only annual Gay bowling tournament which brings in Gay & Lesbian bowlers throughout the nation to Tulsa. You don't need to be a league bowler to participate, so any skill level is welcomed. The cost for COLORAMA is $20. Be prepared to have a ball. Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 Within Our Reach Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in FAMILY~ collaboration with Family & CHILDREN'S Children's Services will be offering "Within Our Reach" a SERVICES free, fun, educational couples Life Chang ing . relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clitttle@fcsok.org Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and �contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals continue on Mondays; 7:00 pm The Vocal Pride Foundation is excited to announce that Council Oak Mens Chorale rehearsals for the summer 2013 season have begun. Our performance ensemble had great success last season with the Divo/Diva summer concert, a stellar performance in Denver, Colorado at the GALA 2012 Festival, and our fall Zinga! performances with clarinetist Stacy C. Smith. councU oak oouncJJ 00/i" tn'!r?$ Mt:Jm/8 Council Oak Men's Chorale Summer Season 2013 "DONNA SUMMER/WHITNEY HOUSTON - A TRIBUTE" with celebrated soloist Phena Hackett, Soprano Rehearsals continue on Mondays Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave Fellowship Hall 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Performances are Tuesday, June 4th and Friday June 7th, 2013 at Lorton Performance Center - TU Campus www.counciloak.org MOREcolor Artist Submissions Opening Night June 13th, 2013 MORE color .. 1 1 :·· Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the �public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com "Red State Brief" Filed in Marriage Cases at US Supreme Court Oklahomans for Equality today joined the Utah Pride Center, Campaign for Southern Equality and twenty-five other organizations in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court. The brief urges the justices to strike down a wide range of anti-gay laws. The brief calls on the Court to uphold appellate court rulings in both the Defense of Marriage and Proposition 8 cases currently pending. Oklahomans for Equality joined Utah Pride in this "Red State Brief" to detail the long history of anti-gay legislation in many states around the nation that denigrates the LGBT community. "This brief is about arguing on behalf of the millions of Americans who feel hopeless that legislation on a state level will ever advance their cause," said Utah Pride Attorney and former Bush Administration United States Attorney Brett Tolman. The brief contends that many local state laws are designed to routinely deny gay citizens basic civil rights, and many state codes are woven in a tangle that can only be unraveled by the courts. Read the brief here Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events I.C.A.O. - Coronation VI March 7th - 10th, 2013 Regent Emperor V Philip "Papa Scrappy" Saint Johns & Regent Empress V Kris Kohl & The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Invite you to Coronation VI "A Night at the USO with Designing Women and a Cast of Stars" Thursday, March 7th Meet and Greet at Tulsa Eagle @ 10 PM, No Cover Friday, March 8th Hospitality Noon to 3 at Host Hotel Out of Town Show - Host Hotel - Doors at 6, Show at 7 $15 - includes bus tour Bus leaves hotel at 9 - drag welcome but not required Hospitality Midnight to 3 Must have wrist band for bus tour and hospitality Friday night. �Saturday, March 9th Hospitality - 8 am to 3 pm Woman's Conference 1 pm - Host Hotel (Open to the Public, Free) Coronation VI - Host Hotel - $45 (Dress is Theme or Formal) Doors / Meet and Greet at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm and Ceremony at 7 pm Hospitality - 1 hour after Coronation to 3 am Sunday, March 10th Victory Brunch - Host Hotel - $25 Doors at 10:30, Brunch at 11 Shot Party - 3 pm - 5 pm Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Victory Show - 7 pm - ? Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Hotel, Tickets and Program Advertising Information are available on theImperial Court of All Oklahoma website I.C.A.O. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization for more information contact ICAO on Facebook or impcourtok@gmail.com Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Anything but Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth' by Wayne Besen You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center �Nationally known activist Wayne Besen spent four years examining the phenomenon of "ex-gay" ministries and reparative therapies-interviewing leaders, attending conferences, and visiting ministries undercover as he accumulated hundreds of hours of research. The result is Anything but Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth, a groundbreaking exposé of the controversial movement that's revered by independent religious groups and reviled by gay and lesbian organizations. The book presents a historical perspective on the dispute, examining "ex-gay" groups such as Love In Action, Exodus International, Homosexuals Anonymous, and profiling a cast of characters that includes Pat Robertson, the Rev. Jerry Falwell, "ex-gay" poster boy John Paulk, National Association of Research and Therapy of Homosexuality activist Richard Cohen, and psychiatrist Dr. Robert Spitzer. An in-depth, well-researched, and historically significant account, Anything but Straight is full of startling facts and alarming surprises. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Org anization of vo:lunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/9383ac7d32d04e36a9d4ddb595dd22ae.pdf 6ecd30719219a7e8951c28d168e6315a PDF Text Text eNews March 13th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day SAGE hosts TCC Welcome to the eNews. OkEq will be hosting Marriage Equality Week on March 25th - 30th. Be sure to check out all the events we have on schedule for the week. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Equality Business Alliance OUTlaw Legal Workshop Homebuyer Class MOREcolor Art Show The eNews for the week of March 13th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Tulsa Pride 2013 DREAM Act Oklahoma For quality photography : web, weddings, lbusi ness, events, portraits (couples, f ami ly, senior,. kids... ) STEVEN MICHAELS photography 918 494 8886 www.StevenMichaels.net Equality Gala Native HIV/AIDS Days TMSL EBA Sponsor Singles Night OUT Tulsa Growl Marriage Equality Week Know Your Rights Within Our Reach Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of their 14th anniversary, Kelly Kirby and Charles Johnston made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and sponsored the Equality Center on the day of Sunday, March 10th, 2013. Thank You and Happy Anniversary, Kelly and Charles! Suzanne Westenhoefer Tulsa Two Spirit Dining Out for Life Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook Be Our Voice, Give a Day �SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, March 26th, 2013; 10:30 am OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, March 21st, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone ~ Tulsa Community College Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. The March Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Street Law Firm. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The Street Law Firm 400 S. Boston Ave. Suite 1100W, Tulsa, OK 74103 OUTlaw Legal Workshop 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; 7:00 pm OkEq will host the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. Upcoming topics include wills, rights of survivorship, medical issues, power of attorney (durable) and inheritances, transgender name changes and trans rights. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Topic for March 14th: Where There's a Will, There's a Way - Have you drafted a will? How will you protect your property and belongings? Make sure your property goes to the right person. Free and open to the public. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for �beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator, Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. MOREcolor Artist Submissions Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 MORE color . .. 1 ·I : • Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Tulsa Pride 2013 Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Swing Dance Class �Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sagew Services and Advocilcy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual &. Transgender Elders Youth Program New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride's Drag Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook . 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information �21 to Drink! DREAM ACT Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th, 2013 Oklahomans for Equality will host a training session for DREAM Act Oklahoma at the Equality Center on Saturday March 16th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm and Sunday March 17th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. DAOK is excited to bring together potential leaders from all around Oklahoma to decide the next phase of the immigration youth movement. The retreat will set the direction and focus on what Oklahoma needs. DAOK wants to outline a strategic process and listen to you. DREAM Act Oklahoma is a youth-lead organization with an emphasis on civil rights for the undocumented community, trying to eradicate fear, help educate and advocate for a better life and a brighter future. For more information on DREAM Act OK or to sign up for the training, contact Ivan Godinez at Ivan@dreamactok.org or visit dreamactok.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013 The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook like us o:n Facebook ] Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members CHJ-\ Jf:~ KIRK HOLT And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. �Gender Outreach March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T. Native American Coalition of Green country Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. ~ .. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm The eNews for the week of March 13th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are �Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 22nd, 2013 required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 Game Night The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno For all the week's events, click here TU Law School's SODA Presents LGBT Law Monday, March 25th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Know Your Rights On Monday, March 25th, 2013 TU Law School's SODA (Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) will continue their monthly presentations on the state of LGBT Law in Oklahoma and the nation. As part of Marriage Equality Week, the presentation will be entitled "Preview to the Supreme Court Hearings on Marriage Equality" and will be at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. Within Our Reach Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in FAMILY~ collaboration with Family & Children's Services will be CHILDREN,S SERVICES offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples Life Changing . relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also �enhance love, commitment and friendship. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clitttle@fcsok.org strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P.E. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. �Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Equality Center Pride Store Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The History of Lesbian Hair' by Mary Dugger You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In The History of Lesbian Hair, Mary Dugger delivers an unrelentingly hilarious view of the modern world. The redoubtable Ms. D. offers an uproarious array of illustrated essays, diagrams, and short takes, subdivided into Life ("The Downside to Lesbian Chic", how to "Build Your Own Lesbian", "So You Want to Be a Straight Girl", and the ultimate definition of children "pets with thumbs"), Liberty ("Far Right Trading Cards", the ethics of outing, and an irrefutable argument proving that if homosexuals really do make up only 1.5 percent of the population, then every gay person in Chicago spends an average of $13.11 on liquor every single day), and The Pursuit of Happiness (the birth of the indomitable alter ego Marie DuGuerre, and her ongoing search for love, romance, and a decent vacation). Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �~ Volw er A proud Partner Organization of vo:lunteer Tulsa., your local action center! TULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/4ab99c4a9b3ab1002fa47be308ba0ba6.pdf 605284cfc9a9851f90029ebf82b1a68e PDF Text Text eNews March 19th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day Equality Business Alliance Welcome to the eNews. OkEq is hosting Marriage Equality Week on March 25th - 30th. Be sure to check out all the events we have on schedule for the week. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Homebuyer Class MOREcolor Art Show Tulsa Pride 2013 Equality Gala The eNews for the week of March 19th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: TheGardenTrug.com I 918.528.3828 TMSL EBA Sponsor Singles Night OUT GardenTru nursery, florist & gifts Tulsa Growl Marriage Equality Week Know Your Rights Within Our Reach Spring Into Color Mon-Sat9am-6pm I Sun I la Suzanne Westenhoefer LifeLine First Thursday Dining Out for Life Be Our Voice, Give a Day Tim Dickmann made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign in memory of his mother, Barbara Dickmann's birthday and sponsored OkEq and the Equality Center on Sunday, March 17th, 2013. Tulsa Two Spirit CODE Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook Be Our Voice, Give a Day �OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, March 21st, 7:00 pm Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Insurance Crew, 420 S. Main Street, Suite 205, Tulsa, OK 74103. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. The Insurance Crew 420 S. Main Street, Suite 205 Tulsa, OK 74103 OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone The April Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Monday, April 8th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Steven Michael's Photography and held at Living Arts of Tulsa. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E. Brady, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 The April Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and nonmembers, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday April 8th. Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. MOREcolor Artist Submissions Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 MORE color - .. 1-1 :·· Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. �We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Grieving Well Tulsa Pride 2013 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Swing Dance Class Mondays �Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook. 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink! 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013 The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook like us o:n Facebook ] SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sagew Se,vices and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Youth Program CH J-\ lF:~ KIRK HOLT And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Opening Day on Sunday April 7th, 2013 Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information �The eNews for the week of March 19th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 22nd, 2013 Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 Boot Camp For all the week's events, click here TU Law School's SODA Presents LGBT Law Monday, March 25th, 2013; 7:00 pm Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. �,, . Dennis R. Neill Equality Center r :::::· Gender Outreach Know Your Rights r On Monday, March 25th, 2013 TU Law School's SODA '~ (Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) will continue their monthly presentations on the state of LGBT Law in Oklahoma and the nation. As part of Marriage Equality Week, the presentation will be entitled "Preview to the Supreme Court Hearings on Marriage Equality" and will be at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. • I - Within Our Reach Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. ~ Oklahomans for Equality in FAMILY~ collaboration with Family & CHILDREN,S Children's Services will be SERVICES offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples Life Chang i ng . relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clitttle@fcsok.org Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 .. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. LifeLine Screening at Circle Cinema Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Circle CInema 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 Circle Cinema and the OpenArms Youth Project want to invite you to a screening Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment 17Ill CIRCLECINEMA. Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are �of LifeLine, a 25 minute documentary about The Trevor Project and LGBTQ youth suicide prevention. The film will screen at Circle Cinema on Thursday, March 28th, 2013. Doors open at 7:30 and the screening will begin shortly after. The concession stand will be open and a $5 suggested donation will be asked for at the door with all proceeds going to Tulsa's Openarms Youth Project. required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, April 4th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The April OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the work of three different artists: Corazon Watkins, Carolyn Faseler and Don Holladay in a combined show, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P.E. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. CODE: An OML 2013 Fundraiser Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 pm On April 6th, 2013 the Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also �(T.U.L.S.A.) will sponsor a fundraiser at the Tulsa Eagle for the current Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013, Nate Benner. Nate will be the representative from Oklahoma at the International Mr. Leather 2013 competition to be held in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend. All proceeds from this evening will go directly to his travel fund. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. T.U.L.S.A. would love everyone to come and help support Nate, OML 2013, on his journey to Chicago for IML. Adherence to dress code is not mandatory, but HIGHLY encouraged. The event starts at 10:00 pm. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Scarlet Professor: Newton Arvin: A Literary Life Shattered by Scandal' by Barry Werth You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. �During his thirty-seven years at Smith College, Newton Arvin published groundbreaking studies of Hawthorne, Whitman, Melville, and Longfellow that stand today as models of scholarship and psychological acuity. He cultivated friendships with the likes of Edmund Wilson and Lillian Hellman and became mentor to Truman Capote. A social radical and closeted homosexual, the circumspect Arvin nevertheless survived McCarthyism. But in September 1960 his apartment was raided, and his cache of beefcake erotica was confiscated, plunging him into confusion and despair and provoking his panicked betrayal of several friends. BAR.RY \\ 'FRTll An utterly absorbing chronicle, The Scarlet Professor deftly captures the essence of a conflicted man and offers a provocative and unsettling look at American moral fanaticism.. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Vo:lunteer Tulsa,, your local action center! Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/09cdf7c0ce544ec0b4ba456206a5dde7.pdf 90e13a3ae296cda47ed048dee36923db PDF Text Text eNews March 28th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day Birth Announcement Welcome to the eNews. It's Marriage Equality Week at OkEq. Be sure to check out all the events we have on schedule for the week. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Marriage Equality Week Homebuyer Class OUTlaw Legal Workshop Within Our Reach The eNews for the week of March 28th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: TheGardenTrug.com I 918.528.3828 First Thursday Equality Business Alliance Guys Dine Too GardenTru MOREcolor Art Show Tulsa Pride 2013 Equality Gala TMSL Spring Into Color Mon -Sat9a m-6pm I Sun I l a EBA Sponsor Singles Night OUT Tulsa Growl Suzanne Westenhoefer Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of 15 years together and their marriage in NYC on 3-19-12, Kenneth Joslin and Mark Linholm have donated to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and sponsored the Equality Center for the day of Tuesday, March 19th, 2013. Kenneth and Mark are pictured below in Times Square with Mark's daughter Audrey. LifeLine Book Study 8 Pride at TU Gamily Picnic at the Zoo Tulsa NOW Dining Out for Life Tulsa Two Spirit No Walls Entertainment CODE Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer �Find Us on Facebook Be Our Voice, Give a Day OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, April 11th, 7:00 pm Birth Announcement Congratulations from Oklahomans for Equality OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone Rebeka Radcliff & Kim McDonald welcomed their first child last month. Jordan Everett McRad was born a bouncing 8lbs 6oz on February 20th, 2013 at 11:00 am. Jordan's mommies stay busy admiring him and working in social services in the Tulsa area. The couple were married in September 2010 in Montreal, Canada and held their reception at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 For all the week's events, click here Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. OUTlaw Legal Workshop Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. As part of Marriage Equality Week, the OUTlaw Workshop will recap the hearings on the Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Within Our Reach Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in FAMILY~ collaboration with Family & Children's Services will be CHILDREN,S SERVICES offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples Life Chang i ng . relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clittle@fcsok.org First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, April 4th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The April OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the work of three different artists: Corazon Watkins, Carolyn Faseler and Don Holladay in a combined show, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & �James Prather Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The April Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Monday, April 8th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Steven Michael's Photography and held at Living Arts of Tulsa. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E. Brady, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 The April Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and nonmembers, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday April 8th. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013; 6:30 pm The April meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Sonoma Bistro and Wine Bar Tuesday, April 2nd around 6:30 pm. Sonoma Bistro is located at 3523 S Peoria Ave www.sonomatulsa.com Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. Swing Dance Class Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org MOREcolor Artist Submissions Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 MORE color - .. 1- 1 :·· Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Tulsa Pride 2013 SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sagew Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Youth Program �Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook. 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �21 to Drink! Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013; 6:30 pm The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook Uke us on Facebook ] Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach PJ-\ P f C,}A & PHILIP CH J-\ l F:~ KIRK HOLT And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. EL: .... Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Opening Day on Sunday April 7th, 2013 Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com The eNews for the week of March 28th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm �Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, April 12th, 2013 Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 Game Night The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013; 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next �providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. LifeLine Screening at Circle Cinema Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Circle CInema 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 ~, ' /l:J. meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet CIRCLECINEMA. Circle Cinema and the OpenArms Youth Project want to invite you to a screening of LifeLine, a 25 minute documentary about The Trevor Project and LGBTQ youth suicide prevention. The film will screen at Circle Cinema on Thursday, March 28th, 2013. Doors open at 7:30 and the screening will begin shortly after. The concession stand will be open and a $5 suggested donation will be asked for at the door with all proceeds going to Tulsa's Openarms Youth Project. Rev. Bob Lawrence Book Study Every Thursday starting April 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance will be hosting Jay Bakker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye) on May 16th, 2013. Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading a study of his most recent book "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I Have Crossed: Searching for the Unknown God". Space is limited. Please sign up with Rev. Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com or Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Tulsa Theatres present "8" Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 25th - 27th, 2013; 7:30 pm Theatre Tulsa's New Stage, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce a oneweekend-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The script was written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film "Milk" and the film "J. Edgar". Black's "8" is based on the actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. The production and casts will combine the talents of three local theatres, Theatre Tulsa's New Stage company, Odeum Theatre Company and Theatre Pops. The production will run one weekend, April 25th - 27th, 2013 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's Liddy Doenges Theatre. All performances are at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets, visit myticketoffice.com TU High School GSA Visit Day Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 am Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. �MISSION: Prid~ w otyu\Y/ Pride at TU is presenting a day for queer students, allies and their parents to come see the University of Tulsa campus through queer eyes. Saturday, April 6th, 2013 10:00 am - 11:00 am: An official Campus tour led by student University Ambassadors that will highlight the Little Blue House, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and other LGBTQ relevant spaces. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Being Queer on Campus Panel - TU students, faculty and staff present an honest discussion of the campus climate and what it's like to be out on campus. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please RSVP and/or direct questions to Zachary Harvat, president of Pride at TU, at zachary-harvat@utulsa.edu Gamily Picnic Day at the Tulsa Zoo Saturday, April 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm Gamily is planning a picnic day at the Tulsa Zoo be held on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm. It will be a BYOL: Bring Your Our Lunch event. The Mohawk Park picnic area is free to the public and Gamily will have area to eat lunch and play before enjoying the Zoo. Discount tickets for Zoo entry are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for $4.00 and will not be sold on the day of the event. So pick up your tickets today. For more information email Gamily@okeq.org Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Tulsa National Organization for Women Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Sunday, April 7th, 2013; 2:00 pm Tulsa's National Organization for Women is a new local chapter of the National Organization for Women. NOW has six priority issues that include: reproductive justice, LGBT rights, racial rights, constitutional equality and violence against women. Tulsa NOW is recruiting new members and officers to perform outreach and education in the eastern Oklahoma area. NATICINI P,.', ~l:Z:::A'f'lQiN f!:ORWOMliliN On April 2nd, Tulsa NOW will be joining Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Tulsa office at the Oklahoma Capitol for a statewide lobby day. If you are interested please visit Facebook. For registration, please visit here. You can also e-mail Annie Norman for more information at: annie.norman@ppheartland.org. Tulsa NOW will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on April 7th, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Feel free to bring a friend and a snack. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to Di'ne, Qnl!, FigJi ti Al!}S, H.O.P.E. Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Performances May 31st, June 1st-2nd, 7th-9th; 2013 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details or just show up at rehearsal. CODE: An OML 2013 Fundraiser Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 pm On April 6th, 2013 the Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) will sponsor a fundraiser at the Tulsa Eagle for the current Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013, Nate Benner. Nate will be the representative from Oklahoma at the International Mr. Leather 2013 competition to be held in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend. All proceeds from this evening will go directly to his travel fund. T.U.L.S.A. would love everyone to come and help support Nate, OML 2013, on his journey to Chicago for IML. Adherence to dress code is not mandatory, but HIGHLY encouraged. The event starts at 10:00 pm. �Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Prairie Storm' by Lynn E Lisarelli You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the spring of 1890, Ann Johnson, injured and on the run from a group of men who claim that she murdered a child in the town of Sutter's Ford, finds shelter and healing at the cabin of Devorah Lee, a widow living alone on the Kansas Prairie with her child, Melissa. Ann begins to develop strong feelings for Devorah, and although Devorah returns those feelings, she is hesitant and unsure about this new awakening in her heart. Ann faces two obstacles in her journey toward wholeness: competing with the local doctor for Devorah's affection, and struggling with the repressed memory of the real killer's identity. Will Ann Remember in time to save Devorah's child from being the next victim? Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library �• VolUI er A proud Partner Organization of vo:lunteer Tulsa., your local action center! TULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/b4f516e849db50a0b291bd653b184a07.pdf 5f97444e3c739c5e742a448464f929d4 PDF Text Text eNews April 4th, 2013 In This Issue First Thursday Equality Business Alliance MOREcolor Art Show Welcome to the eNews. Make your plans to attend our Equality Gala on Saturday May 4th, 2013. Tickets are now on sale and more information can be found at www.okeq.org/gala eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Tulsa Pride 2013 Equality Gala TMSL Singles Night OUT EBA Sponsor First Thursday Art Reception Green Country Bears Thursday, April 4th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The April OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the work of three different artists: Corazon Watkins, Carolyn Faseler and Don Holladay in a combined show, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Tulsa Growl Suzanne Westenhoefer Book Study Swing Dance Class 8 Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Pride at TU Gamily Picnic at the Zoo Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook Tulsa NOW The April Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Monday, April 8th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Steven Michael's Photography and held at Living Arts of Tulsa. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Baby Boomers and Medicare Miss Jolt 2013 Dining Out for Life Tulsa Two Spirit Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E. Brady, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 No Walls Entertainment The April Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and nonmembers, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday April 8th. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma CODE Pride Store MOREcolor Artist Submissions Rainbow Library Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 Volunteer MORE color I I :rt Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and Find Us on Facebook �installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Tulsa Pride 2013 OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, April 11th, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, April 25th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, April 25th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013; 6:30 pm The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook Uke us on Facebook ] Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. OPJ.\ F? ( Cr IRANDA & PHILIP CHJ..\ JF~ Grieving Well KIRK HOLT 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Tulsa Metro Softball League Opening Day on Sunday April 7th, 2013 Come out and help Tulsa Metro Softball League celebrate the start of their 5th Spring Season on Saturday April 7th, 2013. All events are open to the public and TMSL has invited everyone to attend! Below is a list of the events TMSL has planned for Opening Weekend 2013. Uniform Night 2013 Date: Friday, April 5th, 2013 Time: 7:30 pm - ??? Location: Tulsa Eagle - 1338 E. 3rd Street in Tulsa What: Come out to meet the teams and players at TMSL's first social event of the season. Opening Day 2013 Date: Sunday, April 7th, 2013 "First Pitch" : 12:45 pm on Field 1 Games: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Carl Smith Sports Complex - 17120 E. 21st Street - Tulsa Fields: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Opening Day Extra Innings Date: Sunday, April 7th, 2013 Time: 4:30 pm - ?? Location: 209 The Arts Bar - 209 N. Boulder Ave in Tulsa What: A fun social event held after the games to drink and mingle To learn more and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather �Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, April 12th, 2013 The next event will be Singles Bingo. Not your Grandma's bingo night. You will be glad you stopped by. Please call 918.743.4297 or email mary.jones@okeq.org to reserve a seat. Seating will be limited. The eNews for the week of April 4th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Swing Dance Class Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org Green Country Bears - Spring Fling Saturday, April 13th, 2013; 7:00 pm Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St Come 'Fool Around' with the Green Country Bears for Spring Fling, April 13th, 2013 7:00 pm, at the Tulsa Eagle. Lots of Food, Fun, and Entertainment! Hamburgers and Hot Dogs off the grill. Come party with the Bears! For more information about the Green Country Bears, please visit greencountrybears.net SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage w Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Youth Program Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 �The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013; 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Rev. Bob Lawrence Book Study Every Thursday starting April 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance will be hosting Jay Bakker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye) on May 16th, 2013. Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading a study of his most recent book "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I Have Crossed: Searching for the Unknown God". A copy of the book will be available for purchase at the book study. Space is limited. Please sign up with Rev. Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com or Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org Swing Dance Class - Learn the Shim Sham Every Monday at 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Have you been curious about swing dancing but think you can't do it? Don't know who Tacky Annie or Shortie George are? Now's the perfect time to get into the swing of things! If tap dancing and swing music had a love child, the Shim Sham would be it! This jazz line dance is a lot of fun and the instructors from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate will lead you through it, one step at a Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �time. No partner or experience needed! No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to www.tosstulsa.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. Tulsa Theatres present "8" Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 25th - 27th, 2013; 7:30 pm Theatre Tulsa's New Stage, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce a oneweekend-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The script was written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film "Milk" and the film "J. Edgar". Black's "8" is based on the actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. The production and casts will combine the talents of three local theatres, Theatre Tulsa's New Stage company, Odeum Theatre Company and Theatre Pops. The production will run one weekend, April 25th - 27th, 2013 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's Liddy Doenges Theatre. All performances are at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets, visit myticketoffice.com TU High School GSA Visit Day Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 am Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Prid~ w atyu\Y/ Pride at TU is presenting a day for queer students, allies and their parents to come see the University of Tulsa campus through queer eyes. Saturday, April 6th, 2013 10:00 am - 11:00 am: An official Campus tour led by student University Ambassadors that will highlight the Little Blue House, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and other LGBTQ relevant spaces. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Being Queer on Campus Panel - TU students, faculty and staff present an honest discussion of the campus climate and what it's like to be out on campus. Please RSVP and/or direct questions to Zachary Harvat, president of Pride at TU, at zachary-harvat@utulsa.edu Gamily Picnic Day at the Tulsa Zoo Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Saturday, April 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm Gamily is planning a picnic day at the Tulsa Zoo be held on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm. It will be a BYOL: Bring Your Our Lunch event. The Mohawk Park picnic area is free to the public and Gamily will have area to eat lunch and play before enjoying the Zoo. Discount tickets for Zoo entry are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for $4.00 and will not be sold on the day of the event. So pick up your tickets today. For more information email Gamily@okeq.org Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm �Counseling Services Tulsa National Organization for Women Saturdays By appointment Sunday, April 7th, 2013; 2:00 pm Tulsa's National Organization for Women is a new local chapter of the National Organization for Women. NOW has six priority issues that include: reproductive justice, LGBT rights, racial rights, constitutional equality and violence against women. Tulsa NOW is recruiting new members and officers to perform outreach and education in the eastern Oklahoma area. Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays N,Q,Tl, QN1At, ~IA"l'lON !EU WOM- NI On April 2nd, Tulsa NOW will be joining Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Tulsa office at the Oklahoma Capitol for a statewide lobby day. If you are interested please visit Facebook. For registration, please visit here. You can also e-mail Annie Norman for more information at: annie.norman@ppheartland.org. on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Tulsa NOW will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on April 7th, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Feel free to bring a friend and a snack. Baby Boomers and Medicare Tuesday, April 30th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 6:30 pm, Al Triggs (Creative Marketing Director for Legacy Insurance Advisors) and former OkEq Board Member will present Baby Boomers and Meicare. Al will present information on Medicare Supplements and information on where you can get the most for your Parents' MONEY. Do your Parents find the descriptions about supplement programs confusing? Do you feel they are paying too much money? Are their medications too expensive? Are you or your partner or even your parents on a fixed income? You and your parents cannot afford to miss this event. Miss JOLT 2013 Friday, April 12th, 2013; 8:15 pm Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Club Renegade 1649 S Main St The Tulsa Lambda Bowling League is sponsoring it's annual Miss JOLT pageant Saturday, April 12th, 2013 at 8:15 pm at Club Renegade. The pageant is a fundraiser to help host the annual JOLT bowling tournament to be held in October this year. Bowlers from across the U.S. come to Tulsa to be a part of this weekend tournament and all it's associated fun and activities. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next �support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P.E. Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Performances May 31st, June 1st-2nd, 7th-9th; 2013 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details or just show up at rehearsal. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. �MISSION: Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Investitures for Reign VI "The Old Lady who lives in a Shoe - A night of Nursery Rhyme Fantasy) Saturday, April 13th, 2013 Meet/Greet & Ceremony 5:00 - 7:00 pm @ The Tulsa Eagle (No Cover, Donations will be accepted) Show 8:30 pm - ? @ The Bamboo Lounge (No Cover) Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Host: Empress VI - Cougar Anne Savon-Ewing Suggested Dress is Formal or Theme Attire CODE: An OML 2013 Fundraiser Proceeds benefit the I.C.A.O. Reign VI Charity Fund Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 pm more or message us on OnFor April 6th,information 2013 the email Tulsa impcourtok@gmail.com Uniform and Facebook Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) will sponsor a fundraiser at the Tulsa Eagle for the current Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013, Nate Benner. Nate will be the representative from Oklahoma at the International Mr. Leather 2013 competition to be held in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend. All proceeds from this evening will go directly to his travel fund. T.U.L.S.A. would love everyone to come and help support Nate, OML 2013, on his journey to Chicago for IML. Adherence to dress code is not mandatory, but HIGHLY encouraged. The event starts at 10:00 pm. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Time of the Kingfishers' by David Watmough You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center TH A rich, elegiac novel about family, friendship, and loyalty featuring Watmough's protagonist Davey Bryant. As the compassionate and witty narrator, Davey leads the reader through various upheavals in the life he shares with Ken, his companion, and their friends. Ii\\E -'f ofthe ~ KINGFI HER At the heart of their journeys is Davey's own plaintive recollections of a past we all hope to recapture. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Volun er A proud Partner Organization of Vo:lunteer Tulsa, your local action center! TULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/ecdaf41082824909690133c519d33ae9.pdf 39113b24984cdb5bea37e5b9006dbff9 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews April 19th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Equality Gala Gamily Picnic at the Zoo 8 Welcome to the eNews. Make your plans to attend our Equality Gala on Saturday May 4th, 2013. Purchase a seat now and find more information at www.okeq.org/gala. Deadline for purchase is Sunday, April 27th. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality ---- - - OUTlaw Legal Workshop Zumba Fitness Tulsa Pride 2013 Equality Business Alliance MOREcolor Art Show The eNews for the week of April 19th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Singles Night OUT EBA Sponsor For quality photography: web, weddings, business, events, portraits (couples, family, senior, kids ... ) STEVEN MICHAELS photograpliy 918 494 8886 www.StevenMichaels.net Tulsa Growl First Thursday Art Book Study Swing Dance Class TOSS Baby Boomers and Medicare Homebuyer Class Legal Clinic Dining Out for Life Mother's Day Service No Walls Entertainment OkEq Equality Gala 2013 Saturday, May 4th, 2013; 6:30 pm The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer [ ~ Like us on Facebook ] Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 10:51 AM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, May 16th, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala ------- - -- Day at the Tulsa Zoo Sunday, April 21st, 2013; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Gamily picnic at 2:00 pm Tulsa Pride and OkEq's Gamily (Gay Family Program) are teaming up to have a day at the Tulsa Zoo be held on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Gamily will host a BYOL: Bring Your Own Lunch picnic at 2:00 pm. Gamily will have area (look for the rainbow umbrellas!) to eat lunch and play before enjoying the Zoo. Discount tickets for Zoo entry are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for $4.00 and there is a $2.00 charge at the Mohawk Park entrance. So pick up your tickets today. For more information email Gamily@okeq.org Tulsa Theatres present "8" Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 25th - 27th, 2013; 7:30 pm Theatre Tulsa's New Stage, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce a oneweekend-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The April exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Corazon Watkins, Carolyn Faseler and Don Holladay in a combined show Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members 4/23/26, 10:51 AM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... The script was written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film "Milk" and the film "J. Edgar". Black's "8" is based on the actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. The production and casts will combine the talents of three local theatres, Theatre Tulsa's New Stage company, Odeum Theatre Company and Theatre Pops. The production will run one weekend, April 25th - 27th, 2013 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's Liddy Doenges Theatre. All performances are at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets, visit myticketoffice.com OUTlaw Legal Workshop Thursday, April 25th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. Upcoming topics include wills, rights of survivorship, medical issues, power of attorney (durable) and inheritances, transgender name changes and trans rights. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Zumba Fitness Sundays starting May 5th, 2013; 2:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Zumba Fitness� is a high energy dance class designed to burn calories and tone the entire body! Join the Party-- the Fitness-Fiesta-- and dance away your worries. Class is one hour. Carlos A. Bejarano is a Tulsa native & Zumba Fitness� Instructor since October 2012, Carlos creates a party atmosphere by combining Latin, hip-hop and international rhythms with a huge smile for a unique workout class experience. Zumba Fitness Sundays 2:30 pm Zumba Fitness� is a high energy dance class designed to burn calories and tone the entire body! Join the Party-- the Fitness-Fiesta-- and dance away your worries. Class is one hour. Facilitated by Carlos Bejarano Free for Members $5 for Non Members Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Free for OkEq Members, $5 for Non Members Tulsa Pride 2013 Grieving Well 4/23/26, 10:51 AM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, April 25th, 2013; 7:30 pm Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, April 25th, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Tulsa Pride Events • Friday, May 10th, 2013 - Leather and Lace Fetish Fashion Show @ Tulsa Eagle 9:00 p - 2:00 am • Saturday, May 11th, 2013 - Pants off for Pride @ Mojo's 9:00 pm 2:00 am • Friday, May 17th, 2013 - Pride Night @ TNT's 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Saturday, May 18th, 2013 Pride Night @ Bamboo Lounge 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Sunday, May 26th, 2013 - Okahomo! a Sing-Along @ 209 the Arts Bar 9:00 pm - 2:00 am Details about these events are available on the Tulsa Pride smartphone app or www.tulsapride.org or Tulsa Pride's Facebook. Equality Business Alliance Gl Swing Class Swing Dance Class Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, 4/23/26, 10:51 AM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The May Monthly EBA Business Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday May 6th. The May Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by the Tulsa Shock. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Tulsa Shock BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 MOREcolor Artist Submissions Submission deadline is April 30th, 2013 MORE color , · Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual E< Transgender Elders Youth Program The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information 4/23/26, 10:51 AM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, April 26th, 2013. The eNews for the week of April 19th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd - 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, May 2nd, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm Boot Camp 4/23/26, 10:51 AM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... The May OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center will feature the photographic works of Lanette Buchanan in a show, beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Book Study "Faith, Doubt & Other Lines I've Crossed" Every Thursday; 7:00 pm Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance will be hosting Jay Bakker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye) on May 16th, 2013. Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading a study of his most recent book "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I Have Crossed: Searching for the Unknown God". A copy of the book will be available for purchase at the book study. Space is limited. Please sign up with Rev. Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com or Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org Swing Dance Class - Learn the Shim Sham Every Monday at 7:00 pm Swing Class Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Have you been curious about swing dancing but think you can't do it? Don't know who Tacky Annie or Shortie George are? Now's the perfect time to get into the swing of things! If tap dancing and swing music had a love child, the Shim Sham would be it! This jazz line dance is a lot of fun and the instructors from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate will lead you through it, one step at a time. No partner or experience needed! No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to theoklahomaswingsyndicate.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. Johnny Boyd and Indigo Swing Saturday April 27th, 2013; Classes start at 6:30 pm, Show at 7:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Coming up on April 27th, 2013, for one very special night only, The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate will be meeting at another location. So pack up your dancin' shoes and meet us at Equality Center at, in beautiful downtown Tulsa. Change is never easy, so to sweeten the pot TOSS is bringing not one but TWO BANDS! The award-winning Little Joe Blues band will open the show, and Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. ===CZ.. ""' - Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend SINGER , SONGWRITER , swntG LOVER! LIVE ON STAGE/ JOt1NNY BOYD Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 10:51 AM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... then singer, songwriter and swing lover MUIIC ""1■,o • JOB■■l'IOl'D.COM Johnny Boyd and his band will perform LIVE your favorite Indigo Swing songs and dance tunes from Johnny's brand new album, Never Been Blue. As always, the intermediate lesson will start at 6:30, and beginner lesson will start at 7:00. The festivities will begin at 7:30 and we'll dance until 11:00! C Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at johnnyboyd.com/tour. TOSS members will get a special --- -- ------benefit - including the possibility of winning one of two upcoming Lindy Hop workshop passes. For more information, visit www.theoklahomaswingsyndicate.org or find TOSS on Facebook Baby Boomers and Medicare Tuesday, April 30th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 6:30 pm, Al Triggs (Creative Marketing Director for Legacy Insurance Advisors) and former OkEq Board Member will present Baby Boomers and Medicare. Al will present information on Medicare Supplements and information on where you can get the most for your parents' MONEY. Do your parents find the descriptions about supplement programs confusing? Do you feel they are paying too much money? Are their medications too expensive? Are you or your partner or even your parents on a fixed income? You and your parents cannot afford to miss this event. For more information, contact mary.jones@okeq. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, April 25th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Equality Business Alliance members Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Legal Aid Services Legal Clinic Tuesday, May 14th, 2013; 6:00 pm 4/23/26, 10:51 AM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC . il= Making Equal Justict for All a Reality Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's next Legal Clinic at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, at 6:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the Dine Out. t'igJ!_t AI05J evening to H.O.P.E. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org or the Dining Out for Life Facebook Event Mother's Day Service Sunday, May 12th, 2013; 11:00 am Parish Church of St. Jerome 205 W King St The Parish Church of St. Jerome extends a warm invitation to all mothers for service on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th, 2013 at 11:00 am. We invite all mothers, single or partnered, Lesbian or straight. If you are not a Mom, bring yours, especially if she has been a supportive force in your life as an LGBTQ person. We want to show our gratitude and love to those who have nurtured and supported us with a special gift. St. Jerome is located at 205 W. King St. (Denver & King), Tulsa. No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Performances May 31st, June 1st - 2nd, 7th - 9th; 2013 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. 4/23/26, 10:51 AM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... or just show up at rehearsal. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Why Marriage Matters: America, Equality, and Gay People's Right to Marry' by Evan Wolfson You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Why Marriage Matters offers a compelling, intelligently reasoned discussion of a question at the forefront of our national consciousness. It is the work of one of the most influential attorneys in America, who has dedicated his life to the protection of individuals' rights and our Constitution's commitment to equal justice under the law. Above all, it is a clear, straightforward book that brings into sharp focus the very human significance of the right to marry in America -- not just for some couples, but for all. AMERICA , EQUALITY , AND Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org GAY PEOPLE ' S RIGHT TO MARRY Why is the word marriage so important? Will marriage for same-sex couples hurt the "sanctity" of the institution? How can people of different faiths reconcile their beliefs with the idea of marriage for same-sex couples? How will allowing gay couples to marry affect children? Thlslsonouselulbook A,medvv,thWolfsonsMguments you coulds.,llanyonow,thanlOovo,rnomtomporntu•oontho ....,sdom and humomty of mn,rlogo equahly -Tho Omgoman In this quietly powerful volume, the most authoritative and fairly articulated book on the subject, Wolfson demonstrates why the right to marry is important -- indeed necessary -- for all couples and for America's promise of equality. Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 10:51 AM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2013.ht... Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 10:51 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/d19a34d423787c1be910f4e4d1b414dc.pdf ab61ed32ebbc4b5d38527a58aa328ab4 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews April 24th, 2013 In This Issue Equality Gala 8 Dining Out for Life Homebuyer Class Welcome to the eNews. Make your plans to attend our Equality Gala on Saturday May 4th, 2013. Purchase a seat now and find more information at www.okeq.org/gala. Deadline for purchase is Friday, April 26th. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality ---- - - TOSS Tulsa Pride 2013 Equality Business Alliance MOREcolor Art Show Singles Night OUT OkEq Equality Gala 2013 Saturday, May 4th, 2013; 6:30 pm The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook EBA Sponsor Zumba Fitness Tulsa Growl Guys Dine Too First Thursday Art Book Study Swing Dance Class Baby Boomers and Medicare Legal Clinic NERDception Mother's Day Service No Walls Entertainment Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala ----- - - 4/23/26, 10:50 AM �OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... Tulsa Theatres present "8" Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 25th - 27th, 2013; 7:30 pm Theatre Tulsa's New Stage, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce a oneweekend-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The script was written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film "Milk" and the film "J. Edgar". Black's "8" is based on the actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, May 16th, 7:00 pm The production and casts will combine the talents of three local theatres, Theatre Tulsa's New Stage company, Odeum Theatre Company and Theatre Pops. The production will run one weekend, April 25th - 27th, 2013 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's Liddy Doenges Theatre. All performances are at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets, visit myticketoffice.com Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the • 0 u t . t'ight Done ~ AIDS, evening to H.O.P.E. OkEq Art Exhibit The April exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Corazon Watkins, Carolyn Faseler and Don Holladay in a combined show Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org or the Dining Out for Life Facebook Event Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, April 25th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Equality Business Alliance members Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members 4/23/26, 10:50 AM �OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. Johnny Boyd and Indigo Swing Saturday April 27th, 2013; Classes start at 6:30 pm, Show at 7:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center SINGER , SONGWRITER , SWING LOVER! LIVE ON STAGE/ Coming up on April 27th, 2013, for one very special night only, The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate will be meeting at another location. So pack up your dancin' shoes and meet us at Equality Center at, in beautiful downtown Tulsa. . . IIJallllfc:.&a Change is never easy, so to sweeten •n.ASJaUU a Jt'MlarlOff,I• .. the pot TOSS is bringing not one but TWO BANDS! The award-winning Little Joe Blues band will open the show, and then singer, songwriter and swing lover Johnny Boyd and his band will perform LIVE your favorite Indigo Swing songs and dance tunes from Johnny's brand new album, Never Been Blue. As always, the intermediate lesson will start at 6:30, and beginner lesson will start at 7:00. The festivities will begin at 7:30 and we'll dance until 11:00! JOt1NNY BOYD MDAIOffDaa. Zumba Fitness Sundays 2:30 pm Zumba Fitness� is a high energy dance class designed to burn calories and tone the entire body! Join the Party-- the Fitness-Fiesta-- and dance away your worries. Class is one hour. Facilitated by Carlos Bejarano Free for Members $5 for Non Members Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at johnnyboyd.com/tour. - - - - - - - - TOSS members will get a special benefit - including the possibility of winning one of two upcoming Lindy Hop workshop passes. For more information, visit www.theoklahomaswingsyndicate.org or find TOSS on Facebook Tulsa Pride 2013 Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well 4/23/26, 10:50 AM �OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, April 25th, 2013; 7:30 pm Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, April 25th, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Tulsa Pride Events • Friday, May 10th, 2013 - Leather and Lace Fetish Fashion Show @ Tulsa Eagle 9:00 p - 2:00 am • Saturday, May 11th, 2013 - Pants off for Pride @ Mojo's 9:00 pm 2:00 am • Friday, May 17th, 2013 - Pride Night @ TNT's 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Saturday, May 18th, 2013 Pride Night @ Bamboo Lounge 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Sunday, May 26th, 2013 - Okahomo! a Sing-Along @ 209 the Arts Bar 9:00 pm - 2:00 am Details about these events are available on the Tulsa Pride smartphone app or www.tulsapride.org or Tulsa Pride's Facebook. Equality Business Alliance Gl Swing Class Swing Dance Class Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, 4/23/26, 10:50 AM �OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The May Monthly EBA Business Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday May 6th. The May Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by the Tulsa Shock. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Tulsa Shock BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 MOREcolor Artist Submissions Submission deadline is April 30th, 2013 MORE color , · Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual E< Transgender Elders Youth Program The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information 4/23/26, 10:50 AM �OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, April 26th, 2013. The eNews for the week of April 24th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Zumba Fitness Sundays starting May 5th, 2013; 2:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Zumba Fitness� is a high energy dance class designed to burn calories and tone the entire body! Join the Party-- the Fitness-Fiesta-- and dance away your worries. Class is one hour. Carlos A. Bejarano is a Tulsa native & Zumba Fitness� Instructor since October 2012, Carlos creates a party atmosphere by combining Latin, hip-hop and international rhythms with a huge smile for a unique workout class experience. Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Free for OkEq Members, $5 for Non Members Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 Boot Camp The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 4/23/26, 10:50 AM �OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... - 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, May 7th, 2013; 6:30 pm The May meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Bangkok Restaurant & Buffet on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Bangkok Rstaurant & Buffet is located at 3313 E 32nd Pl Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, May 2nd, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. ===The May OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center will feature the photographic works of Lanette Buchanan in a show, beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Book Study "Faith, Doubt & Other Lines I've Crossed" Every Thursday; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance will be hosting Jay Bakker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye) on May 16th, 2013. Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading a study of his most recent book "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I Have Crossed: Searching for the Unknown God". A copy of the book will be available for purchase at the book study. Space is limited. Please sign up with Rev. Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com or Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org , : :. T um,·11 t cmm --. Swing Dance Class - Learn the Shim Sham Every Monday at 7:00 pm Swing Class .. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Have you been curious about 4/23/26, 10:50 AM �OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... swing dancing but think you can't do it? Don't know who Tacky Annie or Shortie George are? Now's the perfect time to get into the swing of things! If tap dancing and swing music had a love child, the Shim Sham would be it! This jazz line dance is a lot of fun and the instructors from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate will lead you through it, one step at a time. No partner or experience needed! No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to theoklahomaswingsyndicate.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. Swing Class Baby Boomers and Medicare Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Tuesday, April 30th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 6:30 pm, Al Triggs (Creative Marketing Director for Legacy Insurance Advisors) and former OkEq Board Member will present Baby Boomers and Medicare. Al will present information on Medicare Supplements and information on where you can get the most for your parents' MONEY. Do your parents find the descriptions about supplement programs confusing? Do you feel they are paying too much money? Are their medications too expensive? Are you or your partner or even your parents on a fixed income? You and your parents cannot afford to miss this event. For more information, contact mary.jones@okeq. Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Legal Aid Services Legal Clinic Tuesday, May 14th, 2013; 6:00 pm LEGAL AID SERVICES t b. OF OKLAHOMA, INC. = Making Equa/JustictforAII 11 Reality Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's next Legal Clinic at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, at 6:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. NERDception Every other Tuesday starting May 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you could, in what universe would you live? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. For example, who would win: Superman or the Hulk? Who is the best wizard of all: Gandalf, Dumbledore or Willow? Do you think Buffy should just get rid of Edward Cullen already? Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 10:50 AM �OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... Mother's Day Service Sunday, May 12th, 2013; 11:00 am Parish Church of St. Jerome 205 W King St The Parish Church of St. Jerome extends a warm invitation to all mothers for service on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th, 2013 at 11:00 am. We invite all mothers, single or partnered, Lesbian or straight. If you are not a Mom, bring yours, especially if she has been a supportive force in your life as an LGBTQ person. We want to show our gratitude and love to those who have nurtured and supported us with a special gift. St. Jerome is located at 205 W. King St. (Denver & King), Tulsa. No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Performances May 31st, June 1st - 2nd, 7th - 9th; 2013 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details or just show up at rehearsal. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! Get them now before Pride for $20.00! Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'What the L?' by Kate Clinton Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. 4/23/26, 10:50 AM �OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center As in "Liberal" "Left" and "Lesbian." A columnist for the Progressive and the Advocate, Clinton offers deft takes on politics and culture, believing in laughter's ability to "subvert authority and promote democracy." If not laugh-out-loud funny, Clinton lands lots of one-liners. Our attorney general was "J. Edgar Ashcroft"; our author is no "America Frister." Noting that only Dick Cheney had acknowledged that his daughter, Mary, is gay, Clinton observes, "His lovely wife, Lon Cheney, demurs on the dyke thing." She's savage toward those would retool gays into straights, and passionate about the gay Catholics in the group Dignity willing to take on the church. The book mixes new material with previously published columns, and a few pieces are explicitly personal, such as one on Clinton's 11 years of coming out, and one in which she stands amazed that a movie like Boys Don't Cry got made. Her calling is clear from the mail-order minister's license she got to perform gay weddings: "Call me the Irreverend Kate Clinton." Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 10:50 AM �OkEq eNews April 24th, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-24th--2013.ht... Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 10:50 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/3c39a22867ff506d5b92722a80b8ab3b.pdf 10d77d2a13a2a65c3fa7618961f7caae PDF Text Text OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews May 1st, 2013 In This Issue • Equality Gala First Thursday Art Zumba Fitness Legal Clinic Welcome to the eNews. Final preparations are being made and we are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Equality Gala this Saturday, May 4th at 6:30 pm. www.okeq.org/gala ----- eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Book Study Open AA Group OUTlaw Legal Workshop NERDception Tulsa Interfaith Alliance OkEq Equality Gala 2013 Saturday, May 4th, 2013; 6:30 pm The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook [ ~ Like us on Facebook ] Equality Business Alliance Tulsa Growl Swing Dance Class Guys Dine Too Singles Night OUT MOREcolor Art Show Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Threat Tulsa Lambda Bowling Mother's Day Service No Walls Entertainment Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 10:53 AM �OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, May 16th, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic work of Lanette Clark Tai Chi Class www.okeq.org/gala ---- - - First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, May 2nd, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The May OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center will feature the photographic works of Lanette Clark in a show, beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness Sundays starting May 5th, 2013; 2:30 pm 4/23/26, 10:53 AM �OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Zumba Fitness� is a high energy dance class designed to burn calories and tone the entire body! Join the Party-- the Fitness-Fiesta-- and dance away your worries. Class is one hour. Vi SA Carlos A. Bejarano is a Tulsa native & Zumba Fitness� Instructor since October 2012, Carlos creates a party atmosphere by combining Latin, hip-hop and international rhythms with a huge smile for a unique workout class experience. Free for OkEq Members, $5 for Non Members Sundays 2:30 pm Zumba Fitness� is a high energy dance class designed to burn calories and tone the entire body! Join the Party-- the Fitness-Fiesta-- and dance away your worries. Class is one hour. Facilitated by Carlos Bejarano Free for Members $5 for Non Members Legal Aid Services Legal Clinic Tuesday, May 14th, 2013; 6:00 pm LEGAL AID SERVICES t tz. OF OKLAHOMA, INC. = Making Equal Justiu for All a Reality Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's next Legal Clinic at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, at 6:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Spectrum Knits Book Study "Faith, Doubt & Other Lines I've Crossed" Thursday, May 2nd and 9th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance will be hosting Jay Bakker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye) on May 16th, 2013. Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading a study of his most recent book "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I Have Crossed: Searching for the Unknown God". A copy of the book will be available for purchase at the book study. Space is limited. Please sign up with Rev. Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com or Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org I, ,:::, ' " "" "'"'' ,.;.I"' T r I 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Open A.A. Group Every Wednedsay, 12:00 pm Grieving Well ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will host an open A.A. group every Wednesday at 12:00 pm. For more information, please call 918.743.2754 OUTlaw Legal Workshop Thursdays, May 9th & 23rd, 2013; 7:00 pm 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with 4/23/26, 10:53 AM �OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Floral Haven Memorial Gardens OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on Thursdays May 9th and May 23rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., will lead the topic discussions which will change each meeting. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. NERDception Every other Tuesday starting May 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you could, in what universe would you live? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. For example, who would win: Superman or the Hulk? Who is the best wizard of all: Gandalf, Dumbledore or Willow? Do you think Buffy should just get rid of Edward Cullen already? Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Will resume June 3rd Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Tulsa Interfaith Alliance Annual Meeting Thursday, May 16th, 2013; dinner at 5:30 pm Join the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance on Thursday, May 16, 2013 for their Annual Meeting Dinner and Speaker Event, featuring Jay Bakker. Jay will speak about his latest book, "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I've Crossed: Walking With the Unknown God." The dinner begins at 5:30 pm and costs $25/person. Sponsorships are available. The annual business meeting will occur at the end of the dinner, and is free. Jay's keynote address will begin at 7:00 pm and is free and open to the public. All events will happen at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria Ave in Tulsa. To register for this event, please click here. tulsainterfaithalliance.org Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The May Monthly EBA Business Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item Gl Swing Class Swing Dance Class Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org 4/23/26, 10:53 AM �OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday May 6th. The May Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by the Tulsa Shock. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Tulsa Shock BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Tulsa Growl 2013 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan May 3rd - 5th, 2013 The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd - 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Swing Dance Class - Learn the Shim Sham Every Monday at 7:00 pm Swing Class SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Youth Program Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Have you been curious about swing dancing but think you can't do it? Don't know who Tacky Annie or Shortie George are? Now's the perfect time to get into the swing of things! If tap dancing and swing music had a love child, the Shim Sham would be it! This jazz line dance is a lot of fun and the instructors from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate will lead you through it, one step at a time. No partner or experience needed! No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to theoklahomaswingsyndicate.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information Guys Dine Too Tuesday, May 7th, 2013; 6:30 pm The May meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Bangkok Restaurant & Buffet on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Bangkok Rstaurant & Buffet is located at 3313 E 32nd Pl Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 4/23/26, 10:53 AM �OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... if you plan on attending. Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm .,.-----=--- Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, May 10th, 2013. 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 MOREcolor Art Show Show opening on Thursday, June 13th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm MORE color , · MOREcolor is the current incarnation of the art show that began back in the 1980's as the TOHR Art Show. An opportunity that give artists 70% of their sales and keeping only a 30% commission, MOREcolor had its start long before Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) had the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, when the organization was still called Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. The show has been held in several locations, but its home is now the Equality Center's spacious Event Center. Each year brings new performance surprises to the opening night event, from chamber music to jazz, from contemporary dance to belly, from performance art to an opera flash mob, from a body art runway to installation art. This year's opening event on Thursday evening, June 13th, 2013 will feature works by as many as sixty visual and performing artists, and some surprises we can't confirm yet, as well as cash awards. The event is free and open to the public. MOREcolorart.com Tulsa Pride 2013 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. 4/23/26, 10:53 AM �OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at EL: - www.tulsapride.org Tulsa Pride 2013 Meeting Thursday, May 30th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride 2013 will have a planning meeting Thursday, May 30th, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Tulsa Pride Events • Friday, May 10th, 2013 - Leather and Lace Fetish Fashion Show @ Tulsa Eagle 9:00 p - 2:00 am • Saturday, May 11th, 2013 - Pants off for Pride @ Mojo's 9:00 pm 2:00 am • Friday, May 17th, 2013 - Pride Night @ TNT's 9:00 pm - 2:00 am Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend 4/23/26, 10:53 AM �OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... • Saturday, May 18th, 2013 Pride Night @ Bamboo Lounge 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Sunday, May 26th, 2013 - Okahomo! a Sing-Along @ 209 the Arts Bar 9:00 pm - 2:00 am Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Details about these events are available on the Tulsa Pride smartphone app or www.tulsapride.org or Tulsa Pride's Facebook. Tulsa Threat Saturday, May 4th and Saturday May 11th, 2013; 7:00 pm Bixby Spartan Stadium 601 S Riverview Bixby, OK The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team won their last game against the Little Rock Wildcats 28 - 8. With that win, the Tulsa Threat remains undefeated in their division. The Threat invites you to join them at their next games, this Saturday May 4th and Saturday May 11th, 2013. Gates open at 5:30 pm and kick off is at 7:00 pm. Adult admission is $8 and kids are $5. Military and Student admission is $5. Games are played at Bixby Spartan Stadium, 601 S. Riverview. For more information on the Tulsa Threat, visit www.tulsathreat.com Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Andy B's Bowling Center Tulsa Lambda Bowling League is organizing teams Summer League. It is $20 to join plus $14 per week every Monday evening at 6:45 pm. They bowl at Andy B's, 8711 South Lewis, You can contact lamdaleague@cox.net for further questions or just show up at the bowling alley. The Tulsa Lambda Bowling League is an officially sanctioned league with the IGBO (International Gay Bowling Organization). Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Mother's Day Service Sunday, May 12th, 2013; 11:00 am Parish Church of St. Jerome 205 W King St The Parish Church of St. Jerome extends a warm invitation to all mothers for service on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th, 2013 at 11:00 am. We invite all mothers, single or partnered, Lesbian or straight. If you are not a Mom, bring yours, especially if she has been a supportive force in your life as an LGBTQ person. We want to show our gratitude and love to those who have nurtured and supported us with a special gift. St. Jerome is located at 205 W. King St. (Denver & King), Tulsa. No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Performances May 31st, June 1st - 2nd, 7th - 9th; 2013 4/23/26, 10:53 AM �OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details or just show up at rehearsal. Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! Get them now before Pride for $20.00! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Man About Town' by Mark Merlis You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Joel Lingeman has been set adrift. Until recently, life was 'relative contentedness'; working for Congress, frequenting the Hill club a little too frequently, cooking dinner for two every night and routine sex on Sundays. Now Sam, his lover of fifteen years, has left him for a stunning twenty-three year old and he cannot score a trick in the sleaziest pick-up joint in town. Joel's revulsion for the politics around him has dissipated into mild amusement at the 'social Darwinists' ready to snatch the last cents from the hands of the old and ailing. And he is increasingly obsessed by the different Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. A Ji O V l l Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm 4/23/26, 10:53 AM �OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... lives he could have led. When a teenage fantasy reasserts itself, the blond haired demi-god his eye once fell upon modelling swimsuits in the back of an old magazine, Joel is overcome by a pervasive sense of loss and embarks on a quest to hunt down 'the Santa Fe boy'. Astutely observed and resonant with dark, sardonic undertones, Man About Town is an unforgettable novel about losing your way, your self-esteem and your security. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 10:53 AM �OkEq eNews May 1st, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-1st--2013.html... Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~---------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 10:53 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/64007db7a6589ed117ce14fb88e611b9.pdf 8bc5284d6350f69d40338389fae8f123 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews May 9th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Programming Note Tulsa Pride 2013 Zumba Fitness Welcome to the eNews. Get ready for Tulsa Pride! It will be here before you know it. Get the info on all the Pride events www.tulsapride.org eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of May 9th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Legal Clinic OUTlaw Legal Workshop Book Study Open AA Group NERDception Singles Night OUT Equality Business Alliance EBA Sponsor Tulsa Interfaith Alliance MOREcolor Art Show Council Oak Mens Chorale Tulsa Threat Love Free or Die Tulsa Lambda Bowling NAGAAA Cup Mother's Day Service JO UR N E Y ~ TRAVB.1:-.C. OkEq Programming Note Monday, May 27th, 2013 The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be open for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th, 2013 but all evening programming has been canceled. No Walls Entertainment LGBT -Smoking - - -Survey -Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Tulsa Pride 2013 Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 10:54 AM �OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... T U L S A OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, May 16th, 7:00 pm Everything you need to know about Tulsa Pride is here and on www.tulsapride.org Check for Tulsa Pride on Facebook for any last minute updates! Friday, MAY 31st - At the Beach Tulsa Pride Pool Party Saturday, JUNE 1st - Street Festival and Parade Sunday, JUNE 2nd - Pride in the Park presented by Tulsa Shock VOLUNTEER! Be part of Tulsa Pride 2013 by volunteering a couple of hours and receive a free Pride Staff T-shirt, make some great friends, free lunch and get a behind the scenes look at Tulsa Pride. Many areas are available such as beverage attendant, entrance attendant and setup and tear down assistant, parking attendant and much more. Sign Up online: VOLUNTEER FORM OkEq Art Exhibit The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic work of Lanette Clark Tulsa Pride 2013 Meeting Thursday, May 16th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride 2013 will have a planning meeting Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Tulsa Pride Events • Friday, May 10th, 2013 - Leather and Lace Fetish Fashion Show @ Tulsa Eagle 9:00 p - 2:00 am • Saturday, May 11th, 2013 - Pants off for Pride @ Mojo's 9:00 pm 2:00 am • Friday, May 17th, 2013 - Pride Night @ TNT's 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Saturday, May 18th, 2013 Pride Night @ Bamboo Lounge 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Sunday, May 26th, 2013 - Oklahomo! a Sing-Along @ 209 the Arts Bar 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Sunday, May 30th, 2013 - Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service @ Phillips Theological Seminary, 901 N Mingo Rd, 7:00 PM Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Details about these events are available on the Tulsa Pride smartphone 4/23/26, 10:54 AM �OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... app or www.tulsapride.org or Tulsa Pride's Facebook. Zumba Fitness Every Sunday; 2:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Special for Mother's Day, Sunday May 12th, bring your mom to Zumba Class for FREE! Zumba Fitness� is a high energy dance class designed to burn calories and tone the entire body! Join the Party-- the Fitness-Fiesta-- and dance away your worries. Class is one hour. Carlos A. Bejarano is a Tulsa native & Zumba Fitness� Instructor since October 2012, Carlos creates a party atmosphere by combining Latin, hiphop and international rhythms with a huge smile for a unique workout class experience. Free for OkEq Members, $5 for Non Members Legal Aid Services Legal Clinic Tuesday, May 14th, 2013; 6:00 pm Zumba Fitness Sundays 2:30 pm Zumba Fitness� is a high energy dance class designed to burn calories and tone the entire body! Join the Party-- the Fitness-Fiesta-- and dance away your worries. Class is one hour. Facilitated by Carlos Bejarano Free for Members $5 for Non Members LEGAL AID SERVICES t .n. OF OKLAHOMA, INC. = Making Equal Justict for All a R,ality Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's next Legal Clinic at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, at 6:00 pm. The clinic will address unemployment benefits, including the process for obtaining those benefits from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. This event is free and open to the public. OUTlaw Legal Workshop Thursdays, May 16th & 23rd, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on Thursdays May 16th and May 23rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., will lead the topic discussions which will change each meeting. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Book Study "Faith, Doubt & Other Lines I've Crossed" Thursday, May 9th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance will be hosting Jay Bakker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye) on May 16th, 2013. Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading a study of his most recent book "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I Grieving Well 4/23/26, 10:54 AM �OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... Have Crossed: Searching for the Unknown God". A copy of the book will be available for purchase at the book study. Space is limited. Please sign up with Rev. Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com or Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org Open A.A. Group Every Wednedsay, 12:00 pm ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will host an open A.A. group every Wednesday at 12:00 pm. For more information, please call 918.743.2754 NERDception Every other Tuesday starting May 14th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you could, in what universe would you live? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. For example, who would win: Superman or the Hulk? Who is the best wizard of all: Gandalf, Dumbledore or Willow? Do you think Buffy should just get rid of Edward Cullen already? Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com. Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Will resume June 3rd Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, May 10th, 2013. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The May Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, Gl Swing Class Swing Dance Class Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East 4/23/26, 10:54 AM �OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... May 15th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by the Tulsa Shock. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Tulsa Shock BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org The eNews for the week of May 9th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Mention this ad for priority schedu ling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com SAGE l] W' Tulsa Interfaith Alliance Annual Meeting Thursday, May 16th, 2013; dinner at 5:30 pm Join the Tulsa Interfaith Alliance on Thursday, May 16, 2013 for their Annual Meeting Dinner and Speaker Event, featuring Jay Bakker. Jay will speak about his latest book, "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I've Crossed: Walking With the Unknown God." The dinner begins at 5:30 pm and costs $25/person. Sponsorships are available. The annual business meeting will occur at the end of the dinner, and is free. Jay's keynote address will begin at 7:00 pm and is free and open to the public. (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Youth Program All events will happen at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria Ave in Tulsa. To register for this event, please click here. tulsainterfaithalliance.org MOREcolor Art Show Show opening on Thursday, June 13th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm MORE color :. - MOREcolor is the current incarnation of the art show that began back in the 1980's as the TOHR Art Show. An opportunity that give artists 70% of their sales and keeping only a 30% commission, MOREcolor had its start long before Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) had the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, when the organization was still called Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. The show has been held in several locations, but its home is now the Equality Center's spacious Event Center. Each year brings new performance surprises to the opening night event, from chamber music to jazz, from contemporary dance to belly, from Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information 4/23/26, 10:54 AM �OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... performance art to an opera flash mob, from a body art runway to installation art. This year's opening event on Thursday evening, June 13th, 2013 will feature works by as many as sixty visual and performing artists, and some surprises we can't confirm yet, as well as cash awards. The event is free and open to the public. MOREcolorart.com Council Oak Mens Chorale Pride Performance Tuesday, May 28th, 2013; 7:00 pm Central Library Downtown Tulsa 400 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 council oak council oak mens choro/11 Council Oak Mens Chorale will present their annual Pride performance at the downtown Tulsa library on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Central Library in downtown Tulsa. This FREE event will be held in the Aaronson Auditorium. www.counciloak.org Tulsa Threat Saturday, May 11th, 2013; 7:00 pm Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Bixby Spartan Stadium 601 S Riverview Bixby, OK The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team won their last game against the New Orleans Mojo 37 - 0. With that win, the Tulsa Threat remains undefeated in their division. The Threat invites you to join them at their next game, this Saturday May 11th, 2013. Gates open at 5:30 pm and kick off is at 7:00 pm. Adult admission is $8 and kids are $5. Military and Student admission is $5. Games are played at Bixby Spartan Stadium, 601 S. Riverview. For more information on the Tulsa Threat, visit www.tulsathreat.com 'Love Free or Die' Screening Tuesday, June 25th, 2013; 6:30 pm Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave LOVE FREE OR DIE is about a man whose two defining passions are in direct conflict: his love for God and for his partner Mark. Gene Robinson is the first openly gay person to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. His consecration in 2003, to which he wore a bullet-proof vest, caused an international stir. Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group The film follows Robinson from small-town churches in the New Hampshire North Country to Washington's Lincoln Memorial to London's Lambeth Palace, as he calls for all to stand for equality - inspiring bishops, priests and ordinary folk to come out from the shadows and change 4/23/26, 10:54 AM �OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... history. For more information, please visit Circle Cinema Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Andy B's Bowling Center Tulsa Lambda Bowling League is organizing teams Summer League. It is $20 to join plus $14 per week every Monday evening at 6:45 pm. They bowl at Andy B's, 8711 South Lewis, You can contact lamdaleague@cox.net for further questions or just show up at the bowling alley. The Tulsa Lambda Bowling League is an officially sanctioned league with the IGBO (International Gay Bowling Organization). Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Kick off Pride Week with a Big Gay Softball Party at the Guthrie Green Friday, May 24th, 2013; 7:30 pm Guthrie Green N Boston Ave Tulsa, OK Join Tulsa Metro Softball League, Tulsa Sports Commission, and Oklahomans for Equality Friday, May 24th, 2013 to welcome LGBT softball players from around the US to Tulsa for the 2013 NAGAAA Cup! TMSL is hosting a big gay 2013 NAGAAA Cup Opening Party from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at the Guthrie Green in the Brady Arts District and they want to invite you to join them! Drinks will be flowing, food trucks will be serving, local officials will be welcoming, and DJ $erious $tanley will be spinning! Friday, May 24th, 2013 7:30 - 9:30 pm - Be at the Guthrie Green! Visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com for more information and to sign up as a volunteer! Mother's Day Service Sunday, May 12th, 2013; 11:00 am Parish Church of St. Jerome 205 W King St The Parish Church of St. Jerome extends a warm invitation to all mothers for service on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th, 2013 at 11:00 am. We invite all mothers, single or partnered, Lesbian or straight. If you are not a Mom, bring yours, especially if she has been a supportive force in your life as an LGBTQ person. We want to show our gratitude and love to those who have nurtured and supported us with a special gift. St. Jerome is located at 205 W. King St. (Denver & King), Tulsa. No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group 4/23/26, 10:54 AM �OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... Performances May 31st, June 1st - 2nd, 7th - 9th; 2013 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details or just show up at rehearsal. where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm LGBT Smoking Research Survey Take part in a first-time opportunity for LGBT people in Oklahoma. Angela Sivadon, a PhD nursing student at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a member of the Oklahoma LGBT community is conducting an online research study. The purpose of this research study is to better understand how our social environment contributes to smoking among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The information gathered will be used to create healthier social gathering places, design LGBT quit smoking programs and improve the overall health of the community. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and identify as LGBT, please help us learn more about the needs of our LGBT community by completing this survey. After completing the survey you can register for a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Take part in the survey here Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! Get them now before Pride for $20.00! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Game Night 'Gay Rights, Military Wrongs: Political Perspectives on Lesbians and Gays in the Military' edited by Craig Rimmerman 4/23/26, 10:54 AM �OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center "Gay Rights, Military Wrongs: Political Preface by Perspectives on Lesbians and Gays in Margarethe Cammermeyer the Military" is edited by Craig Author of Serving in Silence Rimmerman and features a preface by Margarethe Cammermeyer. This is a collection of articles that explore various facets of the issue of gay people serving in the armed forces. Ten original essays place the debate over homosexual military service in its historical, theoretical, political, and policy context: "Race-ing and Gendering the Military Closet," by Francine D'Amico; "Echoes of Prejudice: The Debates Over Race and Sexuality in the Armed Forces," by David Ari Bianco; "Military Women: Casualties of the Armed Forces' War on Lesbians and Gay Men," by Michelle M. Benecke and Kirstin S. Dodge; "Promise Unfulfilled: Clinton's Failure to Overturn the Military Ban on Lesbians and Gays," by Craig A. Rimmerman; "President Clinton, Public Opinion, and Gays in the Military," by Clyde Wilcox and Robin M. Wolpert; "The Perils of Congressional Politics," by David M. Rayside; "Seeking Another Forum: The Courts and Lesbian and Gay Rights," by Richard Pacelle; "The Spectacle of Life and Death: Feminist and Lesbian/Gay Politics in the Military," by Mary Fainsod Katzenstein; "Conduct Unbecoming Continues: The First Year Under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue,'" by C. Dixon Osburn and Michelle M. Benecke; and finally "Constructing the 'Other' Soldier: Gay Identity's Military Threat," by Gary L. Lehring. Gay Rig Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. 4/23/26, 10:54 AM �OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 10:54 AM �OkEq eNews May 9th, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-9th--2013.html... Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ----- Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org - - --- Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org - - - --- r---------------------------------------------------, I I I I I I Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org -- I I I I I I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 10:54 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/1a2e04373709a184ab70af3fdb51e07a.pdf fb5ff92dd7adb2d5c11ab3eaa5ed6d4c PDF Text Text eNews February 20th, 2013 In This Issue Be Our Voice, Give a Day Eating Out for Equality Know Your Rights Welcome to the eNews. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is entirely supported by donations from the community. Be Our Voice, Give a Day allows us to spotlight our generous donors. Be Our Voice, Give a Day eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Be Our Voice, Give a Day To honor the courage and bravery of the transgender community, Havah Gordon has made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and is sponsoring the Equality Center for the week of Sun, February 17th, 2013 through Sat, February 23rd, 2013. Thank You for your support, Havah! Equality Business Alliance Swing Dance Class Community Hero Awards SAGE hosts TCC Camp Fire Candy Sale OUTlaw Legal Workshop Gamily Tulsa Pride 2013 TMSL Native HIV/AIDS Days Guys Dine Too First Thursday Tulsa Mister Leather Singles Night OUT Council Oak Mens Chorale Tulsa Spirit Imperial Court LGBT Equality Day Night of 1001 Divinations Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Inclement Weather Policy Be Our Voice, Give a Day Eating Out for Equality Tuesday, February 26th, 2013; 6:00 - 10:00 pm The Rusty Crane 109 N Detroit Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 Oklahomans for Equality wants you and your family and friends to eat dinner with us at The Rusty Crane on Tuesday, February 26th from 6 - 10 Find Us on Facebook �pm. OkEq will receive 10% of the proceeds for the night. www.therustycranetulsa.com TU Law School's SODA Presents LGBT Law Monday, February 25th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Know Your Rights On Monday, February 25th, 2013 TU Law School's SODA (Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) will continue their monthly presentations on the state of LGBT Law in Oklahoma and the nation. The presentation will be at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. ,, .. I' #" OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, February 21st, 7 pm ...r Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook February's EBA Monthly Mixer will be will be hosted by Courtyard Atlas Life Downtown on Wednesday February 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. Plan on giving us a 2 minute commercial about your Business. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to take orders and get your phone ringing. EBA mixers are open to members and non-members alike. OkEq Art Exhibit The February exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the group work "Girlfriends" Courtyard by Marriott - ATLAS LIFE BUILDING TULSA 415 S. Boston Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Swing Dance Class Every Monday; 7:00 pm Tai Chi Class Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. TOSS is teaching an 8-week series of classes running until February 25th, 2013 at the Equality Center. Don't know your left foot from your right? That's okay! Start with the basic step and work through beginner and intermediate lessons in Swing Dance-era dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to www.tosstulsa.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. OkEq now taking nominations for Community Hero Awards Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �Oklahomans for Equality is now taking nominations to recognize individuals or groups who have made an impact on the work for equality for the LGBT community. These awards are presented at the annual Equality Gala on May 4th, 2013, Tulsa Convention Center Ballroom. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, February, 28th . The following awards are presented: • Lifetime Achievement Award - Recognizes a lifetime of dedication to the cause of equality for the LGBT community in Oklahoma. • Community Hero Award - Recognize those individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. • The Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion - Presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBT community in our local congregations. • Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award - Presented to a local area youth who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school, youth group and community. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. • Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay Pride Parade June 1st Recognizes an individual who has supported the LGBT community in a courageous and visible manner. You can download a form here. Please return completed form to lucas.green@okeq.org SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, February 26th, 2013; 10:30 am Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. m Tulsa Community College Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm . 'JI g1rl scouts In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusion organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Cookie Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & �The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Samoas (chocolate, caramel, coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie) and Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie). James Prather OUTlaw Legal Workshop 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; 7:00 pm OkEq will host the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. Upcoming topics include wills, rights of survivorship, medical issues, power of attorney (durable) and inheritances, transgender name changes and trans rights. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. GAMILY Meeting Saturday, March 9th, 2013; 3:00 pm SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ OkEq welcomes our new intern, Samantha Checotah, who will be working with our GAMILY program which advocates and serves LGBT parents and their children. Gamily will have a Meet n Greet get together on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Equality Center. Services and Advocilcy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Youth Program Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org for Tulsa Pride 2013. Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information �To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T Native American Coalition of Green country Guys Dine Too Tuesday, March 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm The March meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Brothers Houligan on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Brothers Houligan is located at 9701 E 61st www.broshouligan.com Guys Dine Too is a social program by OkEq for Gay Men, and their male Allies/friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 6:00 pm 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The March OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center, will feature the Photographic Art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone, beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Boot Camp Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. �Friday and Saturday, March 8th & 9th, 2013 Tulsa's Premier Gay Leather Event - the Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest and Events will take place March 8th & 9th, 2013 at the Tulsa Eagle, 1338 E. 3rd St, just east of Downtown Tulsa. The Event begins on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 pm with a Meet n Greet Mixer at the Tulsa Eagle and follows up with the Contest at 10:00 pm on Saturday the 9th of March. Gender Outreach ULSAEAGLE 133813ll■ ST lllffl 1pe1 @8PM $5 CMr CHIISI starts 11PM The event is open and welcoming to all interested fans and friends. Part of the $5 cover charge will start the charity fund that will be raised throughout the year. Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. ~ .. For more information email: tmlproducers@gmail.com Rainbow Writers Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm A new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Council Oak Mens Chorale Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm The Vocal Pride Foundation is excited to announce Council Oak Mens Chorale will soon begin rehearsal for the summer 2013 season. Our performance ensemble had great success last season with the Divo/Diva summer concert, a stellar performance in Denver, Colorado at the GALA 2012 Festival, and our fall Zinga! performances with clarinetist Stacy C. Smith. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm councU oak OOUIJcJj 00/i" mM$ mota/e Council Oak Men's Chorale Summer Season 2013 "DONNA SUMMER/WHITNEY HOUSTON - A TRIBUTE" with celebrated soloist Phena Hackett, Soprano Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013 Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave Fellowship Hall 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Performances are Tuesday, June 4th and Friday June 7th, 2013 at Lorton Performance Center - TU Campus Sunday, February 24th, 2013 - 7:00 pm - Oscar Night Watch Party - Meet and Greet at Liberty Tower Club Room, 1502 S. Boulder Ave. To attend please RSVP to Mark Weathers at mark_w@netscape.com or Rusty Kidd at russell.kidd@att.net. Food and drink will be provided. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are �www.counciloak.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals I.C.A.O. - Coronation VI March 7th - 10th, 2013 Regent Emperor V Philip "Papa Scrappy" Saint Johns & Regent Empress V Kris Kohl & The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Invite you to The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Coronation VI "A Night at the USO with Designing Women and a Cast of Stars" Thursday, March 7th Meet and Greet at Tulsa Eagle @ 10 PM, No Cover Friday, March 8th Hospitality Noon to 3 at Host Hotel Out of Town Show - Host Hotel - Doors at 6, Show at 7 $15 - includes bus tour EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also �Bus leaves hotel at 9 - drag welcome but not required Hospitality Midnight to 3 Must have wrist band for bus tour and hospitality Friday night. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Saturday, March 9th Hospitality - 8 am to 3 pm Woman's Conference 1 pm - Host Hotel (Open to the Public, Free) Coronation VI - Host Hotel - $45 (Dress is Theme or Formal) Doors / Meet and Greet at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm and Ceremony at 7 pm Hospitality - 1 hour after Coronation to 3 am Sunday, March 10th Victory Brunch - Host Hotel - $25 Doors at 10:30, Brunch at 11 Shot Party - 3 pm - 5 pm Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Victory Show - 7 pm - ? Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Hotel, Tickets and Program Advertising Information are available on theImperial Court of All Oklahoma website I.C.A.O. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization for more information contact ICAO on Facebook or impcourtok@gmail.com 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day Wednesday March 6th, 2013; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Mi!Qiil LGBTEqual aims Dav -.--.--,-, MM•'1r'i'M~ ra,... ....,..,., wwwlln The Equality Network (TEN) invites all LGBT and allied people from across the state for the 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day at the Capitol. Nothing shapes legislators' attitudes more than face-to-face contact with their constituents. Wednesday, March 6th will begin with a brief lobbying training session at 9:00 am in Room 25. TEN will provide information on how to effectively interact with your representatives as well as talking points for target legislation. ,.......... Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing TEN encourages you to set up an appointment with your state representative and state senator in advance to ensure that you will be able to meet with them on Equality Day. To find your representatives, click here. Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Open Circle presents 'Night of 1001 Divinations' MISSION: Saturday, February 23rd, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equlity Center 621 E. 4th, Tulsa, OK Just in time to banish the mid-winter blahs! A relaxed evening that will be filled with music, dancing, story-telling, henna artists, readers and more fun stuff to be announced. Food will be pot-luck style, so this is a good time to show off your favorite Middle-Eastern specialty if you want, or that fabulous dessert your Great Aunt Ida swore she'd never give anyone the recipe to! Please, NO PORK. We would like to honor the local cultural traditions. Middle eastern/Arabian themed dress is encouraged, but not required. All we need is you! BYOB as usual; mixers will be available for purchase from Open Circle. There will also be a raffle...and we're hearing about lots of good items just waiting to go home with you. Ages 16 and older. As usual, you must be 21 to drink alcohol. Tickets are available at Earth and Soul...and will be available at other venues soon. Tickets are $15.00 per person, and if you want to reserve a Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. �table for you and 7 of your very best buds, just contact us. Visit us on Facebook! Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl ' by Paul Colapinto You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In 1967, after a twin baby boy suffered a botched circumcision, his family agreed to a radical treatment that would alter his gender. The case would become one of the most famous in modern medicine-and a total failure. As Nature Made Him tells the extraordinary story of David Reimer, who, when finally informed of his medical history, made the decision to live as a male. A macabre tale of medical arrogance, it is first and THE BOY WHO WAS WSED AS A CIRL foremost a human drama of one man's-and one family's-amazing survival in the face of terrible odds. AS NATURE MADE HIM Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �~ Volw er A proud Partner Organization of vo:lunteer Tulsa., your local action center! TULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Inclement Weather Policy Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been cancelled due to poor road conditions or winter weather advisories. Please contact the Equality Center by calling 918-743-4297 or check the OkEq website: www.okeq.org Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, will contact the local media so we can be included in the posted weather-related closings. Info will also be posted on Facebook. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/a695a830f3a3054d08b2b8dba53e57a5.pdf f11f88b435fbda97959268d690d324af PDF Text Text OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews May 23rd, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Programming Note Be Our Voice, Give a Day NAGAAA Cup Welcome to the eNews. This weekend, Tulsa welcomes LGBT softball players from around the US for the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance 2013 Cup! And Tulsa Pride 2013 will be here before you know it. Visit www.tulsapride.org for all the events leading up to the festival on June 1st and Picnic in the Park on June 2nd. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Tulsa Pride 2013 OUTlaw Legal Workshop Council Oak Mens Chorale Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service The Best Gamily Equality Business Alliance Open AA Group The eNews for the week of May 23rd, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: NERDception EBA Sponsor HB 1661 Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com IJ W MOREcolor Art Show Tulsa SAGE Pride in the Ballpark Singles Night OUT Love Free or Die Cheril Vendetti OkEq Programming Note No Walls Entertainment Monday, May 27th, 2013 LGBT Smoking Survey ------ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be open for Memorial Day weekend and Monday, May 27th, 2013 but all evening programming has been canceled. Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Be Our Voice, Give a Day As part of OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign, Saturday May 18th, 2013 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center was sponsored in honor of Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 10:56 AM �OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, June 20th, 7:00 pm Terry Copley on his birthday Rachel Hutchinson donated the day in honor of her best friend and straight ally on his birthday. Click here to Give a Day Kick off Pride Week with a Big Gay Softball Party at the Guthrie Green OkEq Art Exhibit The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic work of Lanette Clark Friday, May 24th, 2013; 7:30 pm Guthrie Green N Boston Ave Tulsa, OK Join Tulsa Metro Softball League, Tulsa Sports Commission, and Oklahomans for Equality Friday, May 24th, 2013 to welcome LGBT softball players from around the US to Tulsa for the 2013 NAGAAA Cup! TMSL is hosting a big gay 2013 NAGAAA Cup Opening Party from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at the Guthrie Green in the Brady Arts District and they want to invite you to join them! Drinks will be flowing, food trucks will be serving, local officials will be welcoming, and DJ $erious $tanley will be spinning! Friday, May 24th, 2013 7:30 - 9:30 pm - Be at the Guthrie Green! Visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com for more information and to sign up as a volunteer! Friday - NAGAAA Cup Opening Party at the Guthrie Green Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Join us from 7:30-9:30pm to welcome players from Seattle to Atlanta to Tulsa at the Guthrie Green! Drinks will be flowing, locals welcoming, food trucks will be serving, and DJ $erious $tanley will be spinning all in the 4/23/26, 10:56 AM �OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... Brady District! Saturday - Games Come out to Carl Smith and watch the A and B teams compete for the Championship! Games are being played on Fields 5 - 9 starting 8:00 am 5:00 pm. Saturday Night NAGAAA Cup Parties at our Sponsor Bars! Check out the Tulsa Eagle, New Age Renegade, Club Majestic and Club 209! Sunday - Games Games will again play on Fields 5-8 starting at 9AM and wrapping up with the Championship Game at 4:30P on Field 5. Sunday - NAGAAA Cup Closing Party Join us at Club Majestic to say thank you to all the teams coming to Tulsa for the weekend. Doors will open around 8:00 pm. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Tulsa Pride 2013 Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 Grieving Well T U L S A Everything you need to know about Tulsa Pride is here and on www.tulsapride.org 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Check for Tulsa Pride on Facebook for any last minute updates! Friday, MAY 31st - At the Beach Tulsa Pride Pool Party Saturday, JUNE 1st - Street Festival and Parade Sunday, JUNE 2nd - Pride in the Park presented by Tulsa Shock VOLUNTEER! Be part of Tulsa Pride 2013 by volunteering a couple of hours and receive a free Pride Staff T-shirt, make some great friends, free lunch and get a behind the scenes look at Tulsa Pride. Many areas are available such as beverage attendant, entrance attendant and setup and tear down assistant, parking attendant and much more. Live Free! Coming Out 4/23/26, 10:56 AM �OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... Sign Up online: VOLUNTEER FORM Tulsa Pride Events • Sunday, May 26th, 2013 - Oklahomo! a Sing-Along @ 209 the Arts Bar 9:00 pm - 2:00 am • Friday, May 31st, 2013 - At the Beach Tulsa Pride Pool Party @ Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center, 17 W 7th St, 3:00 - 9:00 pm Workshop Will resume June 3rd Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Details about these events are available on the Tulsa Pride smartphone app or www.tulsapride.org or Tulsa Pride's Facebook. OUTlaw Legal Workshop Thursday, May 23rd, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on Thursday May 23rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Facilitator Jason McVicker, an associate with Atkinson, Haskins, Nellis, Brittingham, Gladd & Fiasco, will lead the topic discussions which will change each meeting. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Gl Swing Class Swing Dance Class Council Oak Mens Chorale Pride Performance Tuesday, May 28th, 2013; 7:00 pm Central Library Downtown Tulsa 400 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 council oak COUIICJI oak nms choro/9 Council Oak Mens Chorale will present their annual Pride performance at the downtown Tulsa library on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Central Library in downtown Tulsa. This FREE event will be held in the Aaronson Auditorium. www.counciloak.org 2013 Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service Thursday, May 30th, 2013; 7:00 pm Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org Phillips Theological Seminary 901 N Mingo Rd The 2013 Interfaith Service will be hosted by Phillips Theological Seminary on Thursday May 30th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. PTS is located at 901 N Mingo Rd. Clergy and Spiritual leaders from Tulsa's affirming and inclusive Faith communities and several choirs and ensembles participate in this annual event. Rev Bob Lawrence is the organizer for this year's Interfaith Service. The highlight of the Interfaith Service is the blessing of Pride Flag. Please join the LGBT community as we celebrate the spiritual diversity of Tulsa. SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in 4/23/26, 10:56 AM �OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... The Best Gamily Contest Entries due by Sunday, May 26th, 2013 Do you have the best gamily? Well, if you think so or you know so, tell us why in 500 words or more and attach a family picture. Send entries to: Gamily@okeq.org by Sunday, May 26, 2013. Entries that are selected will win free tickets to the June 4th production of Disney's The Lion King. Winners will be notified by phone/email. Tickets can be picked up from Gamily Intern, Samantha Checotah at Tulsa Pride 2013 on June 1st. All entered entries will then be used in recognizing our wonderful families on Gamily's Facebook page's "Family of the Week." Good luck and have fun. throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Service, and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Youth Program Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The June Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by the garden Trug. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information The Garden Trug 3009 E 101st Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137 Open A.A. Group Every Wednedsay, 12:00 pm ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will host an open A.A. group every Wednesday at 12:00 pm. For more information, please call 918.743.2754 NERDception Every other Tuesday; 7:00 pm. Next date is May 28th, 2013 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you could, in what universe would you live? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. For example, who would win: Superman or the Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 4/23/26, 10:56 AM �OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... Hulk? Who is the best wizard of all: Gandalf, Dumbledore or Willow? Do you think Buffy should just get rid of Edward Cullen already? Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com. The eNews for the week of May 23rd, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS HB 1661 School Safety & Bullying Prevention Act signed by Governor Fallin HB 1661 "School Safety & Bullying Prevention Act" was signed by Governor Fallin yesterday afternoon. HB 1661 requires new procedures and policies for reporting bullying and harassment and incidents. It's time to thank the Governor and legislators passing HB 1661. Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Support Letter by FAX: OKC (405) 521-3353 Tulsa (918) 581-2835 The Honorable Mary Fallin Governor of the State of Oklahoma Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 212 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Dear Governor Fallin Thank you for signing HB 1661 Oklahoma's School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act. Your message: Respectfully Yours, Your name, address, and email address Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. 4/23/26, 10:56 AM �OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... Email Thank You: Go to Governor Fallin's website: https://www.ok.gov/governor/ Click tab "Contact the Governor Select "E-mail Governor Fallin" Complete the form Click tab "Submit" MOREcolor Art Show Show opening on Thursday, June 13th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm MORE color :. · MOREcolor is the current incarnation of the art show that began back in the 1980's as the TOHR Art Show. An opportunity that give artists 70% of their sales and keeping only a 30% commission, MOREcolor had its start long before Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) had the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, when the organization was still called Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. The show has been held in several locations, but its home is now the Equality Center's spacious Event Center. Each year brings new performance surprises to the opening night event, from chamber music to jazz, from contemporary dance to belly, from performance art to an opera flash mob, from a body art runway to installation art. This year's opening event on Thursday evening, June 13th, 2013 will feature works by as many as sixty visual and performing artists, and some surprises we can't confirm yet, as well as cash awards. The event is free and open to the public. MOREcolorart.com Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org - - - to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services 4/23/26, 10:56 AM �OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Tulsa SAGE Group Outing Tuesday, June 11th, 2013; Meet at 10:30 am sage~ The Tulsa SAGE group will meet for an outing on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 at 10:30 am. After meeting up, the group will head out to Sol Smith's Native American Retreat which is North of Sand Springs on Services and Advocacy Big Heart Mountain in Osage County. The group will for Gay, lesbian, Bisexua l & Tramgender Elders have lunch and a tour of his beautiful home complete with hand carved totem pole and his 2 acre Chinese garden. His home has a breathtaking view of the Arkansas River Valley. To RSVP for the outing, please email lucas.green@okeq.org Double Header 'Pride in the Ballpark' Charity Softball Game Sunday, June 23rd, 2013; Game 1 - 2:05 pm; Game 2 - 5:35 pm Come attend the First Annual Chairty Softball Challenge 'Pride in the Ballpark' Double Header at ONEOK Field on Sunday, June 23rd, 2013. First game starts at 2:05 pm. See the Tulsa Drillers play against the NWA Naturals and stay after for the OkEq Tulsa Hit Crew play against the Tulsa Firefighters Team. Seating is available in the Orange Sections (116 - 119) for $15 per ticket and the Terrace Seating for $25 per ticket. Tickets will be available for Pick Up at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E 4th St, Tulsa) and at ONEOK Field Will Call on the day of the event. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Equality Sports Alliance. Purchase your tickets on the OkEq Website Store Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 10:56 AM �OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Flying Solo will take off Friday, May 24th for Memorial Day Weekend. Next meet is Friday, June 7th, 2013. 'Love Free or Die' Screening Tuesday, June 25th, 2013; 6:30 pm Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave LOVE FREE OR DIE is about a man whose two defining passions are in direct conflict: his love for God and for his partner Mark. Gene Robinson is the first openly gay person to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. His consecration in 2003, to which he wore a bullet-proof vest, caused an international stir. The film follows Robinson from small-town churches in the New Hampshire North Country to Washington's Lincoln Memorial to London's Lambeth Palace, as he calls for all to stand for equality - inspiring bishops, priests and ordinary folk to come out from the shadows and change history. For more information, please visit Circle Cinema EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. The Cheril Vendetti Experience is a fastpaced explosion of irreverent entertainment that will leave you either heading for the door or to the nearest bail bondsman! HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Cheril Vendetti Experience Friday, June 14th, 2013; 8:00 pm Direct from television's HBO, OWN and SPIKE networks and the famous Los Angeles Comedy Store, comes the outrageous Cheril Vendetti! The Boston-Italian comedienne, TV personality and comical cookbook author, and her band, The Pasta Fazools, generate more laughs than Tony Soprano could put a hit on. So grab your funny bone, leave your political correctness at the door, and join the fun! Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on 4/23/26, 10:56 AM �OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... An Adult Fairytale Performances May 31st, June 1st - 2nd, 7th - 9th; 2013 Nightingale Theater 1416 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Show Dates: May 31st & June 1st - 7:00 pm June 7th & 8th - 7:00 pm June 2nd and 9th are matinee shows at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. LGBT Smoking Research Survey Take part in a first-time opportunity for LGBT people in Oklahoma. Angela Sivadon, a PhD nursing student at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a member of the Oklahoma LGBT community is conducting an online research study. The purpose of this research study is to better understand how our social environment contributes to smoking among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The information gathered will be used to create healthier social gathering places, design LGBT quit smoking programs and improve the overall health of the community. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and identify as LGBT, please help us learn more about the needs of our LGBT community by completing this survey. After completing the survey you can register for a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Take part in the survey here Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! Get them now before Pride for $20.00! Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'In the Name of Hate: Understanding Hate Crimes' by Barbara Perry 4/23/26, 10:56 AM �OkEq eNews May 23rd, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-23rd--2013.ht... You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 'In The Name of Hate' offers a comprehensive theory of hate crimes, arguing for an expansion of the legal definitions that most states in the U.S. hold. Barbara Perry provides an historical understanding of hate crimes and provocatively argues that hate crimes are not an aberration of current society, but rather a by-product of a society still grappling with inequality, difference, fear, and hate. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Vol n r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! UL A Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 10:56 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/3e364d645e619c8c21097da3bcb3df06.pdf ab3268ce4736e8cd98647cb584567380 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews May 30th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service SAGE Viewing Room Welcome to the eNews. It is Pride Week in Tulsa! Be sure to join us on June 1st and 2nd! Keep informed about all of the events lined up and help us celebrate Tulsa Pride. www.tulsapride.org eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality PFLAG Billboards Guys Dine Too OUTlaw Legal Workshop Equality Business Alliance Open AA Group The eNews for the week of May 30th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: NERDception Council Oak Concert Gamily Family EBA Sponsor MOREcolor Art Show Tulsa SAGE Pride in the Ballpark Singles Night OUT Love Free or Die Cheril Vendetti St. Jerome Fun Night No Walls Entertainment Tulsa Pride 2013 Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 LGBT Smoking --- - - -Survey --- Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 10:57 AM �OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... T U L S A OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, June 20th, 7:00 pm Everything you need to know about Tulsa Pride is here and on www.tulsapride.org Check for Tulsa Pride on Facebook for any last minute updates! Friday, MAY 31st - At the Beach Tulsa Pride Pool Party Saturday, JUNE 1st - Street Festival and Parade Sunday, JUNE 2nd - Pride in the Park presented by Tulsa Shock VOLUNTEER! Be part of Tulsa Pride 2013 by volunteering a couple of hours and receive a free Pride Staff T-shirt, make some great friends, free lunch and get a behind the scenes look at Tulsa Pride. Many areas are available such as beverage attendant, entrance attendant and setup and tear down assistant, parking attendant and much more. Sign Up online: VOLUNTEER FORM OkEq Art Exhibit The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic work of Lanette Clark Tulsa Pride Events • Friday, May 31st, 2013 - At the Beach Tulsa Pride Pool Party @ Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center, 17 W 7th St, 3:00 - 9:00 pm Details about these events are available on the Tulsa Pride smartphone app or www.tulsapride.org or Tulsa Pride's Facebook. 2013 Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service Thursday, May 30th, 2013; 7:00 pm Phillips Theological Seminary 901 N Mingo Rd The 2013 Interfaith Service will be hosted by Phillips Theological Seminary on Thursday May 30th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. PTS is located at 901 N Mingo Rd. Clergy and Spiritual leaders from Tulsa's affirming and inclusive Faith communities and several choirs and ensembles participate in this annual event. Rev Bob Lawrence is the organizer for this year's Interfaith Service. The highlight of the Interfaith Service is the blessing of Pride Flag. Please join the LGBT community as we celebrate the spiritual diversity of Tulsa. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members 4/23/26, 10:57 AM �OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... Tulsa SAGE Viewing Room Tulsa Pride Parade Tulsa Pride is also offering an air-conditioned Tulsa Pride Parade viewing area inside the Dennis R Neill Equality Center's Charles Faudree Board Room for LGBT older adults, veterans and those with disabilities. This room overlooks the front of the Center from the second floor. There is easy access to this room utilizing the Elevator. Refreshments will be provided. PFLAG of Tulsa Billboards V Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. PFLAG of Tulsa billboards will be up all over town starting in June. Look for them at the following locations: 4140 S Peoria 5200 S Mingo 3612 S Sheridan 399 S 129th E Ave 8515 E I-44 (.5 Miles E of Memorial) 2510 E BA Expressway (West Side) 2002 E I-244 (South Side 100 ft East of Xanthus) Grieving Well Guys Dine Too Tuesday, June 4th, 2013; 6:30 pm The June meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Leon's Restaurant on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Leon's Restaurant is located at 3301 S Peoria Ave 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. Legal Services of Oklahoma Legal Clinic Tuesday, June 14th, 2013; 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's next Legal Clinic at the Equality LEGAL AID SERVICES t h OF OKLAHOMA, INC. Making Equal Justict fo r All a Reality = Live Free! Coming Out 4/23/26, 10:57 AM �OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... Center is on Tuesday, June 14th, 2013, at 6:00 pm. The clinic guest speaker will be Charlie Plumb. He will be speaking on FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) and ADA (American with Disabilities Act) accommodations in the work place. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Workshop Will resume June 3rd Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The June Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by the garden Trug. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. The Garden Trug 3009 E 101st Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137 Open A.A. Group Every Wednedsay, 12:00 pm SAGE ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will host an open A.A. group every Wednesday at 12:00 pm. For more information, please call 918.743.2754 NERDception Every other Tuesday; 7:00 pm. Next date is June 11th, 2013 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you could, in what universe would you live? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. For example, who would win: Superman or the Hulk? Who is the best wizard of all: Gandalf, Dumbledore or Willow? Do you think Buffy should just get rid of Edward Cullen already? Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com. (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Youth Program Donna Summer / Whitney Houston Tribute Council Oak Mens Chorale Performances Tuesday, June 4th and Friday, June 7th, 2013; 8:00 pm Diversity & Dignity Group 4/23/26, 10:57 AM �OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information Lorton Performance Center at The University of Tulsa 550 S. Gary Place, Tulsa, OK 74104 Join Council Oak Men's Chorale (COMC) for a Tribute Concert featuring the Queens of Pop we lost too soon... with all the hits that will take you back and get you moving! Disco era clothing is welcomed and encouraged! Performances will include featured soloists from within the Chorale and special guest soprano Phena Hackett. Selections include some of the greatest hits of Donna Summer and Whitney Houston MacArthur Park, Last Dance, Greatest Love of All, I Will Always Love You and more. The Chorale began in 1997 as a group of twelve men formed for a World AIDS Day memorial service. Comprising dedicated volunteer singers, COMC has achieved an outstanding reputation for vocal excellence across the nation. The Chorale performs annual holiday and summer concerts, outreach recitals and special events. COMC has performed at OKMozart, Philbrook's Festival of Trees, and GALA Festivals in San Jose, CA, Miami, FL and Denver, CO. Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Order tickets in advance at counciloak.org or at the door the night of performances. Tickets are $15. The Vocal Pride Foundation, Inc., of which Council Oak Men's Chorale is a registered trade name, is a fully qualified 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation under IRS code. Gamily featured family for June This month's featured Gamily Family is Regina and Stacey Leblanc. Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 4/23/26, 10:57 AM �OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Boot Camp Regina & Stacey LeBlanc together for 14 years have 4 children. Sean, Krista, Amber and Olivia Paige. The oldest child, Sean will be 24 next month and is a United States Marine. Krista is 21. Amber will be a senior at Jenks next year, she and little sister Olivia age 10, both dance for Jenks Dance Academy. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@okeq.org The eNews for the week of May 30th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK MOREcolor Art Show Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. == ... Show opening on Thursday, June 13th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm MORE color : . MOREcolor is the current incarnation of the art show that began back in the 1980's as the TOHR Art Show. An opportunity that give artists 70% of their sales and keeping only a 30% commission, MOREcolor had its start long before Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) had the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, when the organization was still called Tulsa Oklahomans Rainbow Writers 4/23/26, 10:57 AM �OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... for Human Rights. The show has been held in several locations, but its home is now the Equality Center's spacious Event Center. Each year brings new performance surprises to the opening night event, from chamber music to jazz, from contemporary dance to belly, from performance art to an opera flash mob, from a body art runway to installation art. This year's opening event on Thursday evening, June 13th, 2013 will feature works by as many as sixty visual and performing artists, and some surprises we can't confirm yet, as well as cash awards. The event is free and open to the public. MOREcolorart.com Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays Tulsa SAGE Group Outing Tuesday, June 11th, 2013; Meet at 10:30 am sage~ The Tulsa SAGE group will meet for an outing on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 at 10:30 am. After meeting up, the group will head out to Sol Smith's Native American Retreat which is North of Sand Springs on Services ond Advocacy Big Heart Mountain in Osage County. The group will for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual &. Transgender Elders have lunch and a tour of his beautiful home complete with hand carved totem pole and his 2 acre Chinese garden. His home has a breathtaking view of the Arkansas River Valley. To RSVP for the outing, please email lucas.green@okeq.org on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Double Header 4/23/26, 10:57 AM �OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... 'Pride in the Ballpark' Charity Softball Game Sunday, June 23rd, 2013; Game 1 - 2:05 pm; Game 2 - 5:35 pm Game 1 - Tulsa Drillers vs NWA Naturals Game 2 - OkEq Hit Crew vs Tulsa Firefighters Game Night Come attend the First Annual Chairty Softball Challenge 'Pride in the Ballpark' Double Header at ONEOK Field on Sunday, June 23rd, 2013. First game starts at 2:05 pm. See the Tulsa Drillers play against the NWA Naturals and stay after for the OkEq Tulsa Hit Crew play against the Tulsa Firefighters Team. Seating is available in the Orange Sections (116 - 119) for $15 per ticket and the Terrace Seating for $25 per ticket. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Tickets will be available for Pick Up at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E 4th St, Tulsa) and at ONEOK Field Will Call on the day of the event. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Equality Sports Alliance. Purchase your tickets on the OkEq Website Store Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Flying Solo will take off Friday, May 24th for Memorial Day Weekend. Next meet is Friday, June 7th, 2013. 'Love Free or Die' Screening Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Tuesday, June 25th, 2013; 6:30 pm Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave LOVE FREE OR DIE is about a man whose two defining passions are in direct conflict: his love for God and for his partner Mark. Gene Robinson is the first openly gay person EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, 4/23/26, 10:57 AM �OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. His consecration in 2003, to which he wore a bullet-proof vest, caused an international stir. The film follows Robinson from small-town churches in the New Hampshire North Country to Washington's Lincoln Memorial to London's Lambeth Palace, as he calls for all to stand for equality - inspiring bishops, priests and ordinary folk to come out from the shadows and change history. For more information, please visit Circle Cinema contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. The Cheril Vendetti Experience Friday, June 14th, 2013; 8:00 pm Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St Workforce Oklahoma Access Point The Cheril Vendetti Experience is a fastpaced explosion of irreverent entertainment that will leave you either heading for the door or to the nearest bail bondsman! Direct from television's HBO, OWN and SPIKE networks and the famous Los Angeles Comedy Store, comes the outrageous Cheril Vendetti! The Boston-Italian comedienne, TV personality and comical cookbook author, and her band, The Pasta Fazools, generate more laughs than Tony Soprano could put a hit on. So grab your funny bone, leave your political correctness at the door, and join the fun! Purchase tickets here St. Jerome Fun Night Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Friday, June 7th, 2013; 7:00 pm St. Jerome Events Center 205 W. King Street Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm St. Jerome Fun Night Featuring Fun, Friendship, Dancing And Yes, Karaoke! Friday, June 7th, 2013 7:00 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing All are welcome! Please spread the word and bring all of your friends. As always bring your favorite munchies to share if you would like. Soda and water will be provided. All are welcome to bring anything else you wish to drink. Please call 918-582-3008 for more information. An Adult Fairytale Performances May 31st, June 1st - 2nd, 7th - 9th; 2013 Nightingale Theater 1416 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Show Dates: May 31st & June 1st - 7:00 pm June 7th & 8th - 7:00 pm June 2nd and 9th are matinee shows at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00 Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the 4/23/26, 10:57 AM �OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. LGBT Smoking Research Survey Take part in a first-time opportunity for LGBT people in Oklahoma. Angela Sivadon, a PhD nursing student at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a member of the Oklahoma LGBT community is conducting an online research study. The purpose of this research study is to better understand how our social environment contributes to smoking among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The information gathered will be used to create healthier social gathering places, design LGBT quit smoking programs and improve the overall health of the community. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and identify as LGBT, please help us learn more about the needs of our LGBT community by completing this survey. After completing the survey you can register for a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Take part in the survey here Equality Center Pride Store Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! Get them now before Pride for $20.00! Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Mayor of Castro Street' by Randy Shilts You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Known as "The Mayor of Castro Street" even before he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Harvey Milk's personal life, public career, and final assassination reflect the dramatic emergence of the gay community as a political power in America. It is a story full of personal tragedies and political intrigues, 4/23/26, 10:57 AM �OkEq eNews May 30th, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-30th--2013.ht... assassinations at City Hall, massive riots in the streets, the miscarriage of justice, and the consolidation of gay power and gay hope. The definitive story of the man whose personal life, public career, and tragic assassination mirrored the dramatic and unprecedented emergence of the gay community in America during the 70s. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library -- Volun r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! TULA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 10:57 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/82901373f59907fe68e65610107200dc.pdf 5f51d61913424c7fc6cf2c30922ff853 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews June 6th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor MOREcolor Art Show Pride in the Ballpark PFLAG Billboards Welcome to the eNews. Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Tulsa Pride weekend. Be sure to join us for the MOREcolor Art Show reception on Thursday, June 13th, 2013 from 6 - 9 pm. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality OUTlaw Legal Workshop Tulsa SAGE Equality Business Alliance Moving On Support Group Open AA Group The eNews for the week of June 6th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: NERDception Gamily Family EBA Sponsor Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com Council Oak Concert Singles Night OUT Love Free or Die Cheril Vendetti 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK PFLAG Conference No Walls Entertainment LGBT Smoking Survey ----- MOREcolor Art Show Show opening on Thursday, June 13th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm MORE color . MOREcolor is the current incarnation of the art show that began back in the 1980's as the TOHR Art Show. An opportunity that give artists 70% of their sales and keeping only a 30% commission, MOREcolor had its start long before Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) had the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, when the organization was still called Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. The show has been held in several locations, but its home is now the Equality Center's spacious Event Center. Each year brings new performance surprises to the opening night event, from chamber music to jazz, from contemporary dance to belly, from performance art to an opera flash mob, from a body art runway to installation art. This year's opening event on Thursday evening, June 13th, 2013 will feature works by as many as sixty visual and performing artists, and some surprises we can't confirm yet, as well as cash awards. The event is free and open to the public. MOREcolorart.com Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, June 20th, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The June exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature a Pride Celebration Exhibit Tai Chi Class Double Header 'Pride in the Ballpark' Charity Softball Game Sunday, June 23rd, 2013; Game 1 - 2:05 pm; Game 2 - 5:35 pm Game 1 - Tulsa Drillers vs NWA Naturals Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Game 2 - OkEq Hit Crew vs Tulsa Firefighters Come attend the First Annual Chairty Softball Challenge 'Pride in the Ballpark' Double Header at ONEOK Field on Sunday, June 23rd, 2013. First game starts at 2:05 pm. See the Tulsa Drillers play against the NWA Naturals and stay after for the OkEq Tulsa Hit Crew play against the Tulsa Firefighters Team. Seating is available in the Orange Sections (116 - 119) for $15 per ticket and the Terrace Seating for $25 per ticket. Tickets will be available for Pick Up at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and at the OkEq table outside ONEOK Field on the day of the event. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Equality Sports Alliance. for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Purchase your tickets on the OkEq Website Store PFLAG of Tulsa Billboards V Grieving Well PFLAG of Tulsa billboards will be up all over town this month. Look for them at the following locations: 4140 S Peoria 5200 S Mingo 3612 S Sheridan 399 S 129th E Ave 8515 E I-44 (.5 Miles E of Memorial) 2510 E BA Expressway (West Side) 2002 E I-244 (South Side 100 ft East of Xanthus) 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Legal Services of Oklahoma Legal Clinic Tuesday, June 11th, 2013; 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center LEGAL AID SERVICES t h OF OKLAHOMA, INC. = Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's Making Equal Justict for All a Reality next Legal Clinic at the Equality Center is on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, at 6:00 pm. The clinic guest speaker will be Charlie Plumb. He will be speaking on FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) and ADA (American with Disabilities Act) accommodations in the work place. Tulsa SAGE Group Outing Tuesday, June 11th, 2013; Meet at 10:30 am sage~ The Tulsa SAGE group will meet for an outing on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 at 10:30 am. After meeting up, the group will head out to Sol Smith's Native American Retreat which is North of Sand Springs on Services and Advocacy Big Heart Mountain in Osage County. The group will for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexua l & Transgender Elders have lunch and a tour of his beautiful home complete with hand carved totem pole and his 2 acre Chinese garden. His home has a breathtaking view of the Arkansas River Valley. To RSVP for the outing, please email lucas.green@okeq.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The June Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Garden Trug. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. The Garden Trug 3009 E 101st Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137 Moving On... I Did It All for Love 8 week program begins Sunday, July 7th, 2013, 2:00 pm Dr. Kurt T. Choate will be leading a support group for persons newly-separated or divorced confronting the emotional aspects of the ending of a relationship. This 8 week program is designed to help those who have recently separated from a spouse come to terms with their loss. By attending this relationship recovery support group individuals can start to take charge of their lives again. Instead of identifying as part of a couple, participants will develop skills to help them think of themselves as being a single person again. SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Serv,ces and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Youth Program Dr Kurt is licensed professional counselor and assistant professor of counseling and psychology at Northeastern State University and a native of Oklahoma with his PhD from OSU. Beginning July 7th through August 25th, on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm meeting at the Equality Center. Program fee is $50 for the 8 weeks. Interested participants will need to contact Dr Kurt for a pre-screening interview. Contact: DrKurt@okeq.org 918.449.6574 Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information Open A.A. Group Every Wednedsay, 12:00 pm ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will host an open A.A. group every Wednesday at 12:00 pm. For more information, please call 918.743.2754 NERDception Every other Tuesday; 7:00 pm. Next date is June 11th, 2013 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you could, in what - ' ' . ·. ... ~ .......... ;. . , .~ - •. i ,.« :t Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... universe would you live? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. For example, who would win: Superman or the Hulk? Who is the best wizard of all: Gandalf, Dumbledore or Willow? Do you think Buffy should just get rid of Edward Cullen already? Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com. Gamily featured family for June 6th, 2013 This week's featured Gamily Family is Crystal and Julie Loveland-Davis. 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Congratulations Crystal and Julie Loveland-Davis on the birth of their daughter Kyler Janine Loveland-Davis born at 5:35 am Saturday June 1st, 2013. She weighs 5 lbs & 12 ounces and is 19 inches long. And as you can see she is beautiful. HAPPY PRIDE Kyler, we threw you a big party at 4th and Kenosha. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@okeq.org The eNews for the week of June 6th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. EL: == Rainbow Writers Donna Summer / Whitney Houston Tribute Council Oak Mens Chorale Performances Friday, June 7th, 2013; 8:00 pm Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Friday, June 7th, 2013; 8:00 pm Lorton Performance Center at The University of Tulsa 550 S. Gary Place, Tulsa, OK 74104 Join Council Oak Men's Chorale (COMC) for a Tribute Concert featuring the Queens of Pop we lost too soon... with all the hits that will take you back and get you moving! Disco era clothing is welcomed and encouraged! Performances will include featured soloists from within the Chorale and special guest soprano Phena Hackett. Selections include some of the greatest hits of Donna Summer and Whitney Houston MacArthur Park, Last Dance, Greatest Love of All, I Will Always Love You and more. The Chorale began in 1997 as a group of twelve men formed for a World AIDS Day memorial service. Comprising dedicated volunteer singers, COMC has achieved an outstanding reputation for vocal excellence across the nation. The Chorale performs annual holiday and summer concerts, outreach recitals and special events. COMC has performed at OKMozart, Philbrook's Festival of Trees, and GALA Festivals in San Jose, CA, Miami, FL and Denver, CO. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Order tickets in advance at counciloak.org or at the door the night of performances. Tickets are $15. The Vocal Pride Foundation, Inc., of which Council Oak Men's Chorale is a registered trade name, is a fully qualified 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation under IRS code. Game Night Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Flying Solo will take off Friday, May 24th for Memorial Day Weekend. Next meet is Friday, June 14th, 2013. 'Love Free or Die' Screening Tuesday, June 25th, 2013; 6:30 pm Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave LOVE FREE OR DIE is about a man whose two defining passions are in direct conflict: his love for God and for his partner Mark. Gene Robinson is the first openly gay person to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. His consecration in 2003, to which he wore a bullet-proof vest, caused an international stir. The film follows Robinson from small-town churches in the New Hampshire North Country to Washington's Lincoln Memorial to London's Lambeth Palace, as he calls for all to stand for equality - inspiring bishops, priests and ordinary folk to come out from the shadows and change history. For more information, please visit Circle Cinema The Cheril Vendetti Experience Friday, June 14th, 2013; 8:00 pm Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St The Cheril Vendetti Experience is a fastpaced explosion of irreverent entertainment that will leave you either heading for the door or to the nearest bail bondsman! Direct from television's HBO, OWN and SPIKE networks and the famous Los Angeles Comedy Store, comes the outrageous Cheril Vendetti! The Boston-Italian comedienne, TV personality and comical cookbook author, and her band, The Pasta Fazools, generate more laughs than Tony Soprano could put a hit on. So grab your funny bone, leave your political correctness at the door, and join the fun! Purchase tickets here PFLAG Regional Conference Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Saturday, June 29th, 2013; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, University of Oklahoma 700 Elm Ave Norman, OK 73069 PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Norman is hosting a day of learning and training for anyone who wants to know more about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) issues. On Saturday, June 29th, 2013, an all-day regional conference will feature a keynote address by Brittany Novotny, an attorney who ran for the Oklahoma State House in 2010 and was the first known transgender candidate in an Oklahoma election. Ms. Novotny's keynote address will be followed by breakout sessions on a wide range of topics, an address by Toby Jenkins, Executive Director for Oklahomans for Equality during the lunch break, and an author's panel at the end of the day of learning. The conference will be held on the University of Oklahoma Campus in Norman at the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work. Sign in is at 8:30 am and the conference concludes at 4:30 pm. Conference fee is $25 per person or $15 for students. This includes a light breakfast, lunch and materials. Pre-register at www.plfagnorman.org. For more information ----call 405.360.4497 or email help@pflagnorman.org Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. -- - - - - MISSION: An Adult Fairytale Performances June 7th - 9th; 2013 Nightingale Theater 1416 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Show Dates: June 7th & 8th - 7:00 pm June 9th is a matinee show at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. LGBT Smoking Research Survey Take part in a first-time opportunity for LGBT people in Oklahoma. Angela Sivadon, a PhD nursing student at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a member of the Oklahoma LGBT community is conducting an online research study. The purpose of this research study is to better understand how our social environment contributes to smoking among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The information gathered will be used to create healthier social gathering places, design LGBT quit smoking programs and improve the overall health of the community. If you are Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ----- 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... between the ages of 18-30 and identify as LGBT, please help us learn more about the needs of our LGBT community by completing this survey. After completing the survey you can register for a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Take part in the survey here Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! $20.00! Get the size you want now before they are gone! Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Pink Style Also Available Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband' by Helen Boyd You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Helen Boyd's husband, who had long been open about being a crossdresser, was considering living as a woman full time. Suddenly, Boyd was confronted with the reality of what it would mean if her husband were actually to become a woman - socially, legally, and medically. Would Boyd love and desire her partner the same way? Boyd's first book, My Husband Betty, explored the relationships of crossdressing men and their partners. Now, She's Not the Man I Married is both a sequel and a more expansive examination of gender in relationships. It's for couples who are homosexual or heterosexual, and for readers who fall anywhere along the gender continuum. As Boyd struggles to understand the nature of marriage, passion, and love, she shares her confusion and anger, providing a fascinating observation of the ways in which relationships are gendered, and how we cope, or don't, with the emotional and sexual pressures that gender roles can bring to our marriages and relationships. 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 6th, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-6th--2013.html... Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Volun r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! TULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:00 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/fa9f22a0d2a8c62eec359c8fac9ce011.pdf 44895eb6f8f635d2af9b9fa42aaf03b4 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews June 12th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor MOREcolor Art Show Pride in the Ballpark PFLAG Billboards Welcome to the eNews. Be sure to join us for the MOREcolor Art Show reception on Thursday, June 13th, 2013 from 6 - 9 pm. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of June 12th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Pride Month Display Love Free or Die Moving On Support Group Equality Business Alliance Square1 Theatrics Ice Cream Social Gamily Family Hips-Knees-Shoulders FooUAnkle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com EBA Sponsor Singles Night OUT Open AA Group First Thursday Cheril Vendetti 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK PFLAG Conference Article Headline MOREcolor Art Show Show opening on Thursday, June 13th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm LGBT Smoking Survey ----Pride Store MORE color . MOREcolor is the current incarnation of the art show that began back in the 1980's as the TOHR Art Show. An opportunity that give artists 70% of their sales and keeping only a 30% commission, MOREcolor had its start long before Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) had the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, when the organization was still called Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. The show has been held in several locations, but its home is now the Equality Center's spacious Event Center. Each year brings new performance surprises to the opening night event, from chamber music to jazz, from contemporary dance to belly, from performance art to an opera flash mob, from a body art runway to installation art. This year's opening event on Thursday evening, June 13th, 2013 will feature works by as many as sixty visual and performing artists, and some surprises we can't confirm yet, as well as cash awards. The event is free and open to the public. MOREcolorart.com Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... OkEq Art Exhibit The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Thomas Tabor Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Double Header 'Pride in the Ballpark' Charity Softball Game Sunday, June 23rd, 2013; Game 1 - 2:05 pm; Game 2 - 5:35 pm Game 1 - Tulsa Drillers vs NWA Naturals Game 2 - OkEq Hit Crew vs Tulsa Firefighters Come attend the First Annual Charity Softball Challenge 'Pride in the Ballpark' Double Header at ONEOK Field on Sunday, June 23rd, 2013. First game starts at 2:05 pm. See the Tulsa Drillers play against the NWA Naturals and stay after for the OkEq Tulsa Hit Crew play against the Tulsa Firefighters Team. Seating is available in the Orange Sections (116 - 119) for $15 per ticket and the Terrace Seating for $25 per ticket. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Tickets are available at the the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E 4th St, Tulsa) and tickets sold online will be available for Pick Up at the Equality Center and at the OkEq table at ONEOK Field on the day of the 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... event. Tickets will not be mailed. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Equality Sports Alliance. Purchase your tickets on the OkEq Website Store PFLAG of Tulsa Billboards V PFLAG of Tulsa billboards will be up all over town this month. Look for them at the following locations: 4140 S Peoria 5200 S Mingo 3612 S Sheridan 399 S 129th E Ave 8515 E I-44 (.5 Miles E of Memorial) 2510 E BA Expressway (West Side) 2002 E I-244 (South Side 100 ft East of Xanthus) Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Pride Month Display All month long at Tulsa City-County Central Library Downtown 400 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Coordinated by Nancy McDonald of the Tulsa Chapter of PFLAG, a LGBT Pride Month Display will be available for viewing during the month of June on the 2nd Floor of the Tulsa City-County Central Library Downtown. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather 'Love Free or Die' Screening Tuesday, June 25th, 2013; 6:30 pm 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave LOVE FREE OR DIE is about a man whose two defining passions are in direct conflict: his love for God and for his partner Mark. Gene Robinson is the first openly gay person to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. His consecration in 2003, to which he wore a bullet-proof vest, caused an international stir. The film follows Robinson from small-town churches in the New Hampshire North Country to Washington's Lincoln Memorial to London's Lambeth Palace, as he calls for all to stand for equality - inspiring bishops, priests and ordinary folk to come out from the shadows and change history. For more information, please visit Circle Cinema Moving On... I Did It All for Love 8 week program begins Sunday, July 7th, 2013, 2:00 pm Dr. Kurt T. Choate will be leading a support group for persons newly-separated or divorced confronting the emotional aspects of the ending of a relationship. This 8 week program is designed to help those who have recently separated from a spouse come to terms with their loss. By attending this relationship recovery support group individuals can start to take charge of their lives again. Instead of identifying as part of a couple, participants will develop skills to help them think of themselves as being a single person again. SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Serv,ces and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Youth Program Dr Kurt is licensed professional counselor and assistant professor of counseling and psychology at Northeastern State University and a native of Oklahoma with his PhD from OSU. Beginning July 7th through August 25th, on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm meeting at the Equality Center. Program fee is $50 for the 8 weeks. Interested participants will need to contact Dr Kurt for a pre-screening interview. Contact: DrKurt@okeq.org 918.449.6574 Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The June Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Garden Trug. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... The Garden Trug 3009 E 101st Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137 Congratulations to OkEq Tony Award Winners! Oklahomans for Equality congratulates OkEq members Jay Krottinger and Ryan Jude Tanner of Square 1 Theatrics on their Tony Award. Square 1 Theatrics, an Equality Business Alliance member, are producers of Pippin! which won 4 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. www.square1theatrics.com 1st Annual Gamily Ice Cream Social Sunday, July 21st, 2013 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Kids scream, parents scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come out meet other LGBT families, have fun, and eat ICE CREAM! This is also an opportunity to give your ideas for future activities, events, meetings, etc. Join us on Sunday, July 21st, 2013. Email Gamily@OkEq.org for more information. Gamily featured family for June 12th, 2013 This week's featured Gamily Family is Trevor Wood and Aaron Petty. 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 NERDception Every other Tuesday JUNE 25th 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Trevor and Aaron welcomed their twin boys, Caden Neal Wood and Carter Nicholas Wood on October 2nd, 2012. The boys are now 8 months old and they both love swimming a lot, and giving facial expressions to each other. Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Boot Camp Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@okeq.org Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. The eNews for the week of June 12th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... individuals. -- ~ ~ --.. a, = Rainbow Writers Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Flying Solo will take off Friday, May 24th for Memorial Day Weekend. Next meet is Friday, June 14th, 2013. Every other Wednesday JUNE 19th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org ------to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Open A.A. Group Every Wednedsay, 12:00 pm ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will host an open A.A. group every Wednesday at 12:00 pm. For more information, please call 918.743.2754 Counseling Services "First Thursday" Art Show Reception Friday, July 5th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The July OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the works of Thomas Tabor in a show, beginning with a reception on FRIDAY, July 5th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. The usual "First Thursday" Opening Show is being postponed to Friday because of the Independence Day Holiday. 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... The Cheril Vendetti Experience Friday, June 14th, 2013; 8:00 pm Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St The Cheril Vendetti Experience is a fastpaced explosion of irreverent entertainment that will leave you either heading for the door or to the nearest bail bondsman! Direct from television's HBO, OWN and SPIKE networks and the famous Los Angeles Comedy Store, comes the outrageous Cheril Vendetti! The Boston-Italian comedienne, TV personality and comical cookbook author, and her band, The Pasta Fazools, generate more laughs than Tony Soprano could put a hit on. So grab your funny bone, leave your political correctness at the door, and join the fun! Purchase tickets here Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org PFLAG Regional Conference Saturday, June 29th, 2013; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, University of Oklahoma 700 Elm Ave Norman, OK 73069 PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Norman is hosting a day of learning and training for anyone who wants to know more about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) issues. On Saturday, June 29th, 2013, an all-day regional conference will feature a keynote address by Brittany Novotny, an attorney who ran for the Oklahoma State House in 2010 and was the first known transgender candidate in an Oklahoma election. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Ms. Novotny's keynote address will be followed by breakout sessions on a wide range of topics, an address by Toby Jenkins, Executive Director for Oklahomans for Equality during the lunch break, and an author's panel at the end of the day of learning. The conference will be held on the University of Oklahoma Campus in Norman at the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work. Sign in is at 8:30 am and the conference concludes at 4:30 pm. Conference fee is $25 per person or $15 for students. This includes a light breakfast, lunch and materials. Pre-register at www.plfagnorman.org. For more information call 405.360.4497 or email help@pflagnorman.org HIV Wellness Retreat July 19th - 21st, 2013 Upcoming fundraisers for the HIV Wellness Retreat: June 16th, 2013 - 6:00 pm Fathers day cookout at Tulsa Eagle - $5 a plate hamburgers hot dogs $1 jello shots Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... June 20th, 2013 - Elote Cafe Donating 10% of meal check from 4:00 pm - Close Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet 50/50 raffles at area bars: June 21st, 2013 - Yellow Brick Road Pub, 2630 E 15th St June 22th, 2013 - Bamboo Lounge, 77204 E Pine June 27th, 2013 - Club Majestic, 124 N Boston LGBT Smoking Research Survey Take part in a first-time opportunity for LGBT people in Oklahoma. Angela Sivadon, a PhD nursing student at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a member of the Oklahoma LGBT community is conducting an online research study. The purpose of this research study is to better understand how our social environment contributes to smoking among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The information gathered will be used to create healthier social gathering places, design LGBT quit smoking programs and improve the overall health of the community. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and identify as LGBT, please help us learn more about the needs of our LGBT community by completing this survey. After completing the survey you can register for a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Take part in the survey here Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! $20.00! Get the size you want now before they are gone! EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Pink Style Also Available Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Three' by Annemarie Monahan You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center One yellow April morning, a 17 year old girl asks herself, "Do I dare to eat a peach?" Three different answers will HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... send her down three very different paths. That morning is long past. Now she is 41. Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Kitty Trevelyan has been happily married 23 years. Happily enough. Until her professor asks her for coffee and kisses her. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Dr. Katherine North's memory of two lovers chafes her like a hair shirt. After reading one has died, she contacts the other-only to discover that she has been renounced for God. MISSION: �ntonia searches the sea-horizon every evening. In the last light, she can glimpse it: a feminist Utopia built on an abandoned oil rig, led by her charismatic and bipolar lover. Her lost Eden made by Eves. Who are we? Who haven't we been? Have we dared? Three of one woman's possible lives are about to collide. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa , your local action center! Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:00 AM �OkEq eNews June 12th, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-12th--2013.ht... r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:00 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/3a4a44bf70c78ee6831f66ffdb52a032.pdf 59619cce20782628fd0149ba23f4a067 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews June 19th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Pride in the Ballpark Equality Business Alliance PFLAG Billboards Welcome to the eNews. Be sure to buy your tickets for the Pride in the Ballpark Charity Softball game for Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 at Drillers Stadium. Find the details below. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Pride Month Display Love Free or Die Tulsa Pride Feedback Moving On Support Group Ice Cream Social The eNews for the week of June 19th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Gamily Family EBA Sponsor Tulsa SAGE Hips-Knees-Shoulders Foot/Ankle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or on line at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Singles Night OUT Open AA Group Rainbow Writers HB 1661 First Thursday Guys Dine Too Double Header 'Pride in the Ballpark' Charity Softball Game PFLAG Conference Sunday, June 23rd, 2013; Game 1 - 2:05 pm; Game 2 - 5:35 pm LGBT Smoking Survey ------ Article Headline Game 1 - Tulsa Drillers vs NWA Naturals Board of Directors Game 2 - OkEq Hit Crew vs Tulsa Firefighters Calendar Team Rainbow Library Come attend the First Annual Charity Softball Challenge 'Pride in the Ballpark' Double Header at ONEOK Field on Sunday, June 23rd, 2013. First game starts at 2:05 pm. Pride Store Volunteer Find Us on Facebook See the Tulsa Drillers play against the NWA Naturals and stay after for the OkEq Tulsa Hit Crew play against the Tulsa Firefighters Calendar Team. 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... Seating is available in the Orange Sections (116 - 119) for $15 per ticket and the Terrace Seating for $25 per ticket. Tickets are available at the the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E 4th St, Tulsa) and tickets sold online will be available for Pick Up at the Equality Center and at the OkEq table at ONEOK Field on the day of the event. Tickets will not be mailed. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Equality Sports Alliance. Purchase your tickets on the OkEq Website Store Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook OkEq Art Exhibit The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Thomas Tabor The June Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Garden Trug. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Tai Chi Class The Garden Trug 3009 E 101st Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137 PFLAG of Tulsa Billboards Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members PFLAG of Tulsa billboards will be up all over town this month. Look for them at the following locations: 4140 S Peoria 5200 S Mingo 3612 S Sheridan 399 S 129th E Ave 8515 E I-44 (.5 Miles E of Memorial) 2510 E BA Expressway (West Side) Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... 2002 E I-244 (South Side 100 ft East of Xanthus) Pride Month Display All month long at Tulsa City-County Central Library advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Downtown 400 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Coordinated by Nancy McDonald of the Tulsa Chapter of PFLAG, a LGBT Pride Month Display will be available for viewing during the month of June on the 2nd Floor of the Tulsa City-County Central Library Downtown. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens 'Love Free or Die' Screening Tuesday, June 25th, 2013; 6:30 pm Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave LOVE FREE OR DIE is about a man whose two defining passions are in direct conflict: his love for God and for his partner Mark. Gene Robinson is the first openly gay person to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. His consecration in 2003, to which he wore a bullet-proof vest, caused an international stir. The film follows Robinson from small-town churches in the New Hampshire North Country to Washington's Lincoln Memorial to London's Lambeth Palace, as he calls for all to stand for equality - inspiring bishops, priests and ordinary folk to come out from the shadows and change history. For more information, please visit Circle Cinema Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Tulsa Pride Community Feedback Public Feedback Meeting Thursday, June 27th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center THANK YOU TULSA! The OkEq Tulsa Pride Committee would like to thank all who attended Tulsa Pride 2013 Celebrations. Please complete this short 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... survey by clicking on the link below and help us plan for Tulsa Pride 2014. Please remember that the Community Feedback meeting is at the Equality Center on Thursday, June 27th at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to attend and share innovative ideas for Tulsa Pride 2014. Tulsa Pride 2013 Survey Moving On... I Did It All for Love 8 week program begins Sunday, July 7th, 2013, 2:00 pm Dr. Kurt T. Choate will be leading a support group for persons newly-separated or divorced confronting the emotional aspects of the ending of a relationship. This 8 week program is designed to help those who have recently separated from a spouse come to terms with their loss. By attending this relationship recovery support group individuals can start to take charge of their lives again. Instead of identifying as part of a couple, participants will develop skills to help them think of themselves as being a single person again. Dr Kurt is licensed professional counselor and assistant professor of counseling and psychology at Northeastern State University and a native of Oklahoma with his PhD from OSU. Beginning July 7th through August 25th, on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm meeting at the Equality Center. Program fee is $50 for the 8 weeks. Interested participants will need to contact Dr Kurt for a pre-screening interview. Contact: DrKurt@okeq.org 918.449.6574 SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Serv,ces and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Youth Program 1st Annual Gamily Ice Cream Social Sunday, July 21st, 2013; 4:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Kids scream, parents scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come out meet other LGBT families, have fun, and eat ICE CREAM! This is also an opportunity to give your ideas for future activities, events, meetings, etc. Join us on Sunday, July 21st, 2013 at 4:00 pm. Email Gamily@OkEq.org for more information. Gamily featured family for June 19th, 2013 This week's featured Gamily Family is Rebeka Radcliff & Kim McDonald. Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Rebeka Radcliff & Kim McDonald welcomed their first child, Jordan Everett McRad on February 20th, 2013. Now 4 months old, Jordan's mommies stay busy admiring him and working in social services in the Tulsa area. The couple were married in September 2010 in Montreal, Canada and held their reception at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. NERDception Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@okeq.org Every other Tuesday JUNE 25th 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com The eNews for the week of June 19th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Tulsa SAGE Outing June 6th, 2013 Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Boot Camp The Tulsa SAGE met for an outing last Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 The group visited a Native American Retreat, north of Sand Springs on Big Heart Mountain in Osage County. The group had lunch and toured his beautiful home complete with hand carved totem pole and his 2 acre Chinese garden. Tulsa SAGE meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Equality Center. Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... individuals. -- -~ = ~ a, = Rainbow Writers Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, June 28th, 2013. Every other Wednesday JUNE 19th 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Open A.A. Group Every Wednedsay, 12:00 pm ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will host an open A.A. group every Wednesday at 12:00 pm. For more information, please call 918.743.2754 Counseling Services Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday; 7:00 pm Next meeting is on Wednesday JUNE 19th, 2013 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org for more information 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... Governor signs School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org HB 1661 "School Safety & Bullying Prevention Act" was recently signed by Governor Fallin. HB 1661 requires annual training for administrators and staff as developed by the State Department of Educator for preventing, identifying, responding to and reporting incidents of bullying. OkEq would like to send Thanks to Nancy McDonald and PFLAG chapters all over the state, the Children's Consortium, the Tulsa Stop Bullying Coalition, The Equality Network and Cimarron Alliance. "First Thursday" Art Show Reception Friday, July 5th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The July OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the works of Thomas Tabor in a show, beginning with a reception on FRIDAY, July 5th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. The usual "First Thursday" Opening Show is being postponed to Friday because of the Independence Day Holiday. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Guys Dine Too Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013; 6:30 pm The July meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Johnny Carino's on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Johnny Carino's is located at 6364 E 41st St (On 41st and Sheirdan) Johnny Carino's Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... PFLAG Regional Conference Saturday, June 29th, 2013; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, University of Oklahoma 700 Elm Ave Norman, OK 73069 PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Norman is hosting a day of learning and training for anyone who wants to know more about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) issues. On Saturday, June 29th, 2013, an all-day regional conference will feature a keynote address by Brittany Novotny, an attorney who ran for the Oklahoma State House in 2010 and was the first known transgender candidate in an Oklahoma election. Ms. Novotny's keynote address will be followed by breakout sessions on a wide range of topics, an address by Toby Jenkins, Executive Director for Oklahomans for Equality during the lunch break, and an author's panel at the end of the day of learning. The conference will be held on the University of Oklahoma Campus in Norman at the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work. Sign in is at 8:30 am and the conference concludes at 4:30 pm. Conference fee is $25 per person or $15 for students. This includes a light breakfast, lunch and materials. Pre-register at www.plfagnorman.org. For more information call 405.360.4497 or email help@pflagnorman.org ---- - HIV Wellness Retreat July 19th - 21st, 2013 Upcoming fundraisers for the HIV Wellness Retreat: June 20th, 2013 - Elote Cafe Donating 10% of meal check from 4:00 pm - Close 50/50 raffles at area bars: June 21st, 2013 - Yellow Brick Road Pub, 2630 E 15th St June 22th, 2013 - Bamboo Lounge, 77204 E Pine June 27th, 2013 - Club Majestic, 124 N Boston LGBT Smoking Research Survey Take part in a first-time opportunity for LGBT people in Oklahoma. Angela Sivadon, a PhD nursing student at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a member of the Oklahoma LGBT community is conducting an online research study. The purpose of this research study is to better understand how our social environment contributes to smoking among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The information gathered will be used to create healthier social gathering places, design Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... LGBT quit smoking programs and improve the overall health of the community. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and identify as LGBT, please help us learn more about the needs of our LGBT community by completing this survey. After completing the survey you can register for a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Take part in the survey here Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by July 21st) OR Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by September 11th) At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Seven directors will be elected. Please contact Lucas.Green@okeq.org for an application ---and to interview with the Board of Development and Governance Committee if you desire to be nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ---- Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term Equality Center Pride Store Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org --- Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! $20.00! Get the size you want now before they are gone! Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org ---- 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... Pink Style Also Available Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Lesbian Love Companion: How to Survive Everything From Heartthrob to Heartbreak' by Marny Hall, Ph.D. You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In The Lesbian Love Companion, Marny Hall, Ph.D., a psychotherapist with twenty years' experience counseling lesbian couples, explores and celebrates lesbian relationships in all their complexity - and humor. Based on the idea that the key to healthy relationships lies in our ability to keep refining the story of our relationships, it presents the perfect blend of advice and inspiration for every lesbian looking for love. Interspersing real-life examples from Hall's practice, sound advice, and laugh-out-loud observations, The Lesbian Love Companion takes a completely fresh and honest approach to the unique relationship issues near and dear to every lesbian's heart. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 4/23/26, 11:01 AM �OkEq eNews June 19th, 2013 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-19th--2013.ht... Volu1 r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! fULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:01 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/eb7e8cafd4ec27a8869b0a933765030b.pdf 9f116e06eee8da215a8217ec353765d4 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews June 26th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Decision Day Equality Business Alliance PFLAG Billboards Welcome to the eNews. Join us for a Supreme Court Decision Day Rally tonight at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of June 26th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Pride Month Display Tulsa Pride Feedback Guys Dine Too First Thursday Moving OnSupport - Group Ice Cream Social Singles Night OUT Sue Ellen Welch (918) 810-8156 EBA Sponsor Rainbow Writers PFLAG Conference HIV Wellness Retreat SWelch@)McGrawOk.com LGBT Smoking Survey - www.SueWelch.com Board of Directors Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Decision Day Rally Wednesday, June 26th, 2013; 6:00 pm Find Us on Facebook Join us for the Decision Day Rally as we gather as a community to celebrate the Supreme Court rulings on both the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposition 8 making same sex marriage legal in California once again. We will gather at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 6:00 pm and hear from our legal experts and the plaintiffs in the Oklahoma 4/23/26, 11:02 AM �OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... Marriage Equality Lawsuit to find out how the ruling will impact Oklahoma. We have plenty of champagne chilled for a big gay toast and a fabulous wedding cake OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, July 18th, 7:00 pm Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The July Monthly EBA Business Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday July 7th. The July Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Greendog Spa & Resort. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Greendog Spa & Resort 3801 South Harvard Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 PFLAG of Tulsa Billboards V OkEq Art Exhibit The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Thomas Tabor Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members PFLAG of Tulsa billboards will be up all over town this month. Look for them at the following locations: 4140 S Peoria 5200 S Mingo 3612 S Sheridan 399 S 129th E Ave 8515 E I-44 (.5 Miles E of Memorial) 2510 E BA Expressway (West Side) 2002 E I-244 (South Side 100 ft East of Xanthus) Spectrum Knits Pride Month Display All month long at Tulsa City-County Central Library Downtown 400 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together 4/23/26, 11:02 AM �OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... Coordinated by Nancy McDonald of the Tulsa Chapter of PFLAG, a LGBT Pride Month Display will be available for viewing during the month of June on the 2nd Floor of the Tulsa City-County Central Library Downtown. to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well Tulsa Pride Community Feedback Public Feedback Meeting Thursday, June 27th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center THANK YOU TULSA! The OkEq Tulsa Pride Committee would like to thank all who attended Tulsa Pride 2013 Celebrations. Please complete this short survey by clicking on the link below and help us plan for Tulsa Pride 2014. Please remember that the Community Feedback meeting is at the Equality Center on Thursday, June 27th at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to attend and share innovative ideas for Tulsa Pride 2014. 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Tulsa Pride 2013 Survey Guys Dine Too Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013; 6:30 pm The July meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Johnny Carino's on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Johnny Carino's is located at 6364 E 41st St (On 41st and Sheirdan) Johnny Carino's Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. "First Thursday" Art Show Reception Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Friday, July 5th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The July OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the works of Thomas Tabor in a show, beginning with a reception on FRIDAY, July 5th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. The usual "First Thursday" Opening Show is being postponed to Friday because of the Independence Day 4/23/26, 11:02 AM �OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... Holiday. Moving On... I Did It All for Love 8 week program begins Sunday, July 7th, 2013, 2:00 pm Dr. Kurt T. Choate will be leading a support group for persons newly-separated or divorced confronting the emotional aspects of the ending of a relationship. This 8 week program is designed to help those who have recently separated from a spouse come to terms with their loss. By attending this relationship recovery support group individuals can start to take charge of their lives again. Instead of identifying as part of a couple, participants will develop skills to help them think of themselves as being a single person again. Dr Kurt is licensed professional counselor and assistant professor of counseling and psychology at Northeastern State University and a native of Oklahoma with his PhD from OSU. Beginning July 7th through August 25th, on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm meeting at the Equality Center. Program fee is $50 for the 8 weeks. Interested participants will need to contact Dr Kurt for a pre-screening interview. Contact: DrKurt@okeq.org 918.449.6574 1st Annual Gamily Ice Cream Social Sunday, July 21st, 2013; 4:00 pm SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Serv,ces and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Youth Program Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Kids scream, parents scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come out meet other LGBT families, have fun, and eat ICE CREAM! This is also an opportunity to give your ideas for future activities, events, meetings, etc. Join us on Sunday, July 21st, 2013 at 4:00 pm. Email Gamily@OkEq.org for more information. Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, June 28th, 2013. The eNews for the week of June 26th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 4/23/26, 11:02 AM �OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday; 7:00 pm Next meeting is on Wednesday JULY 3rd, 2013 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org for more information PFLAG Regional Conference Saturday, June 29th, 2013; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, University of Oklahoma 700 Elm Ave Norman, OK 73069 PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Norman is hosting a day of learning and training for anyone who wants to know more about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) issues. On Saturday, June 29th, 2013, an all-day regional conference will feature a keynote address by Brittany Novotny, an attorney who ran for the Oklahoma State House in 2010 and was the first known transgender candidate in an Oklahoma election. Ms. Novotny's keynote address will be followed by breakout sessions on a wide range of topics, an address by Toby Jenkins, Executive Director for Oklahomans for Equality during the lunch break, and an author's panel at the end of the day of learning. The conference will be held on the University of Oklahoma Campus in Norman at the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work. Sign in is at 8:30 am and the conference concludes at 4:30 pm. Conference fee is $25 per person or $15 for students. This includes a light breakfast, lunch and materials. Pre-register at www.plfagnorman.org. For more information NERDception Every other Tuesday JULY 9th 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character 4/23/26, 11:02 AM �OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... call 405.360.4497 or email help@pflagnorman.org - ---- HIV Wellness Retreat July 19th - 21st, 2013 Upcoming fundraisers for the HIV Wellness Retreat: through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members June 27th, 2013 - Club Majestic, 124 N Boston LGBT Smoking Research Survey Take part in a first-time opportunity for LGBT people in Oklahoma. Angela Sivadon, a PhD nursing student at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and a member of the Oklahoma LGBT community is conducting an online research study. The purpose of this research study is to better understand how our social environment contributes to smoking among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The information gathered will be used to create healthier social gathering places, design LGBT quit smoking programs and improve the overall health of the community. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and identify as LGBT, please help us learn more about the needs of our LGBT community by completing this survey. After completing the survey you can register for a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Take part in the survey here ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by July 21st) OR 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by September 11th) At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Seven directors will be elected. Please contact Lucas.Green@okeq.org for an application and to interview with the Board of Development and Governance Committee if you desire to be nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex 4/23/26, 11:02 AM �Rainbow Writers Lambda Al-Anon 4/23/26, 11:02 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... individuals. Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! $20.00! Get the size you want now before they are gone! Every other Wednesday JULY 3rd 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend 'Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution' by Shiri Eisner Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Depicted as duplicitous, traitorous, and promiscuous, bisexuality has long been suspected, marginalized, and rejected by both straight and gay communities alike. Bi takes a long overdue, comprehensive look at bisexual politics-from the issues surrounding biphobia/monosexism, feminism, and transgenderism to the practice of labeling those who identify as bi as either "too bisexual" (promiscuous and incapable of fidelity) or "not bisexual enough" (not actively engaging romantically or sexually with people of at least two different genders). In this forward-thinking and eye-opening book, feminist bisexual and genderqueer activist Shiri Eisner takes readers on a journey through the many aspects of the meanings and politics of bisexuality, specifically highlighting how bisexuality can open up new and exciting ways of challenging social convention. Informed by feminist, transgender, and queer theory, as well as politics and activism, Bi is a radical manifesto for a group that has been too frequently silenced, erased, and denied-and a starting point from which to Counseling Services You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Pink Style Also Available Equality Center Pride Store made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 7 of 11 11!1!!!11t1 �OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... launch a bisexual revolution. Saturdays By appointment Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library ~ olu r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:02 AM �OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on 4/23/26, 11:02 AM �OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ---- Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org --- Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org ---- 4/23/26, 11:02 AM �OkEq eNews June 26th, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-26th--2013.ht... r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:02 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/58abebd7e6a56d706bfe40b15abd1699.pdf 207f998c5f88bb4e4dd601694c19e0b6 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews July 3rd, 2013 In This Issue • EBA Sponsor Programming Note First Thursday July Legal Clinic Welcome to the eNews. The regular First Thursday Art Show will be on Friday, July 5th at 6 pm. The Tulsa Metro Softball League is holding the 2nd Annual Tulsa Crude Classic Softball Tournament on July 5th - 7th at the Carl Smith Softball Complex. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of July 3rd, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Equality Business Alliance Ice Cream Social Gamily Rainbow Writers Cooling Station EBA Sponsor Decision Day Rally Board of Directors Tulsa Crude Classic Hips-Knees-Shoulders FooUAnkle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or on line at www.hipandkneedoc.com Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Find Us on Facebook Programming Note All regular programs at the Equality Center will not be held on Thursday, July 4th, 2013. The Center will be open at 12 pm. Happy Fourth of July! OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, July 18th, 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:03 AM �OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... OkEq Art Exhibit The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Thomas Tabor -- ------.. ~ "First Thursday" Art Show Reception Friday, July 5th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The July OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the works of Thomas Tabor in a show, beginning with a reception on FRIDAY, July 5th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. The usual "First Thursday" Opening Show is being postponed to Friday because of the Independence Day Holiday. July Legal Clinic Tuesday, July 9th, 2013; 6:00 pm ABA Young Lawyers Division Project Salute: Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Young Lawyers Serving Veterans Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will present a legal clinic at the Equality Center on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm. The topic will be Veteran's benefits. Angela Mauch, Esq., will be the guest speaker for the clinic. Fighting for increased federal benefits? Applying for federal benefits? Entitled to federal benefits? Free legal presentation and consultations about your benefits will be held Please bring your DD Form 214, recent VA ratings decisions, and other documents that will help us understand and evaluate your federal veteran benefit matter. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know 4/23/26, 11:03 AM �OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The July Monthly EBA Business Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday July 7th. The July Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Greendog Spa & Resort. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Greendog Spa & Resort 3801 South Harvard Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 1st Annual Gamily Ice Cream Social Sunday, July 21st, 2013; 4:00 pm Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Kids scream, parents scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come out meet other LGBT families, have fun, and eat ICE CREAM! This is also an opportunity to give your ideas for future activities, events, meetings, etc. Join us on Sunday, July 21st, 2013 at 4:00 pm. Email Gamily@OkEq.org to RSVP or for more information. Gamily featured family for the week of July 3rd This week's featured Gamily Family is Sam Harris & Danny Jacobsen and their son, Cooper Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather 4/23/26, 11:03 AM �OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Sam and Danny have been together for 18 years. They married in California in 2008, which was the same year they adopted their son, Cooper Atticus Harris-Jacobsen. Sam will be releasing a new book called "HAM: Slices of a Life" in January of 2014 from publisher Gallery/Simon & Schuster. He will be playing Tulsa at the beginning of February in a show of the same title, which will feature stories from the book and songs from his life and career. More information can be found at samhambook.com sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders Youth Program Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday; 7:00 pm Next meeting is on Wednesday JULY 3rd, 2013 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org for more information Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information Cooling Station The Equality Center will act as a cooling station for Tulsa citizens When the National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warnings, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will act as an official cooling station for the City of Tulsa. If you know someone who does not have adequate airconditioning, please encourage them to Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 4/23/26, 11:03 AM �OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... utilize the Equality Center. Pets crated or on leashes are also welcome. If you would like to assist the Equality Center as we serve the citizens of Tulsa you may make donations of bottled water or financial gifts to cover expenses associated with hosting our neighbors in need. The Cooling Station hours are 12 pm to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. The eNews for the week of July 3rd, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 NERDception OkEq celebrates Supreme Court Rulings on DOMA and Prop 8 Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 On Wednesday, June 26th, 2013, over 400 celebrants gathered at a Decision Day Rally as a community to celebrate the Supreme Court rulings on both the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposition 8 making same sex marriage legal in California once again. The group heard from attorney and OkEq Board Member Mike Redman and the plaintiffs in the Oklahoma Marriage Equality Lawsuit. There was a champagne toast and a fabulous wedding cake from Merritt's Bakery. Every other Tuesday JULY 9th 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character 4/23/26, 11:03 AM �OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex 4/23/26, 11:03 AM �individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday JULY 3rd 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services 4/23/26, 11:03 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Seven directors 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by September 11th) 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by July 21st) OR Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 7 of 11 1111!!!!1t1 �OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... will be elected. Please contact Lucas.Green@okeq.org for an application and to interview with the Board of Development and Governance Committee if you desire to be nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Tulsa Crude Classic Softball Tournament July 5th - 7th, 2013 Carl Smith Softball Complex 17120 E. 21st Street Tulsa, OK 74134 Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno July 5-7, 2013 - Tulsa, Oklahoma Visit TulsaCrudeClassic.com for more information and a full schedule of the weekend's events! Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! $15.00! Get the size you want now before they are gone! Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:03 AM �OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Pink Style Also Available Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Front Runner' by Patricia Nell Warren You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center First published in 1974, The Front Runner raced to international acclaim the first novel about gay love to become popular with mainstream. In 1975, coach Harlan Brown is hiding from his past at an obscure New York college, after he was fired from Penn State University on suspicion of being gay. A tough, lonely ex-Marine of 39, Harlan has never allowed himself to love another man. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. PATRICIA ELL the F r o - ' i a l l'611 Runner A NOVEL Then Billy Sive, a brilliant young runner, shows up on his doorstep. He and his two comrades, Vince Matti and Jacques GAY LOVE LaFont, were just thrown off a major team for admitting they are gay. Harlan knows that, with proper training, Billy could go to the '76 Olympics in Montreal. He agrees to coach the three boys under strict conditions that thwart Billy's growing attraction for his mature but compelling mentor. The lean, graceful frontrunner with gold-rim glasses sees directly into Harlan's heart. Billy's gentle and open acceptance of his sexuality makes Harlan afraid to confront either the pain of his past, or the challenges which lay in wait if their intimacy is exposed. But when Coach Brown finds himself falling in love with his most gifted athlete, he must combat his true feelings for Billy or risk the outrage of the entire sports world - and their only chance at Olympic gold. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on 4/23/26, 11:03 AM �OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 11:03 AM �OkEq eNews July 3rd, 2013 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-3rd--2013.html... r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:03 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/6efa9a1051e4418450b1217353c879db.pdf bd1b79e4a3d2ad790febd2610e75d29b PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 11th, 2013 1 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-11th--2013.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews July 11th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day SAGE Tulsa Ice Cream Social Welcome to the eNews. SAGE Tulsa will have a pool party on Tuesday, July 16th, 2013. Read on for all the details. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of July 11th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Gamily Back to School Carnival Equality Business Alliance EBA Sponsor Board of Directors Rainbow Writers Intro to LGBTQ Lit Hips-Knees-Shoulders FooUAnkle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Cooling Station Council Oak Mens Chorale Mosaic Imperial Court of All OK Pride Store Rainbow Library Be Our Voice, Give a Day As part of OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign, Friday July 12th, 2013, Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are sponsored by Volunteer Find Us on Facebook OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, July 18th, 7:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:04 AM �OkEq eNews July 11th, 2013 2 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-11th--2013.htm... OkEq Art Exhibit The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Thomas Tabor George McCauslan and Rusty Clyma George and Rusty will celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary on Friday, July 12th, 2013 Click here to commemorate your special day with OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign ----- SAGE Tulsa Pool Party Tuesday, July 16th, 2013; 10:30 am SAGE Tulsa will have a pool party on Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center at 10:00 am and carpool to the pool party. Hamburgers, hot dogs and salads will be provided. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email Lucas.Green@okeq.org to RSVP. -- sage · Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Services and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders ~ poo/party The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum 4/23/26, 11:04 AM �OkEq eNews July 11th, 2013 3 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-11th--2013.htm... allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:30 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. 1st Annual Gamily Ice Cream Social Sunday, July 21st, 2013; 4:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Kids scream, parents scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come out meet other LGBT families, have fun, and eat ICE CREAM! This is also an opportunity to give your ideas for future activities, events, meetings, etc. Join us on Sunday, July 21st, 2013 at 4:00 pm. Email Gamily@OkEq.org to RSVP or for more information. Gamily featured family for the week of July 11th This week's featured Gamily Family is Brooke Calhoun, Dacie Reutlinger and their daughter Mylee Calhoun Brooke and Dacie have been together since March 13, 2010. Dacie works at Cintas, while Brooke works at Custom Dental. They will have their wedding on July 13th, 2013 and will then honeymoon in Cabo. The couple are residents of Broken Arrow with their daughter, Mylee. Mylee just turned 4 on July 9th and will start pre K this year. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather 4/23/26, 11:04 AM �OkEq eNews July 11th, 2013 4 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-11th--2013.htm... Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org Gamily Back to School Carnival Sunday, August 4th, 2013; 2:00 - 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hurry, hurry, hurry! Step right up and join the fun. There will be food, games, characters, activities and prizes. Bring the family and have some fun before school starts. For more info email Gamily@okeq.org. Please RSVP with parents' names and students' names, ages & grades by Sunday July 28th, 2013. Gamily is taking donations for the back to school carnival. Here is a list of the basic school supplies needed by students: • Folders • Pens • Pencils • Spiral notebooks • Box of crayons • Washable markers • Erasers • Kleenex tissues • 3 ring binders (1/2 in, 1 in, or 2 in) • Wide ruled notebook paper Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Youth Program Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information 4/23/26, 11:04 AM �OkEq eNews July 11th, 2013 5 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-11th--2013.htm... The July Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Morgan Stanley - Smith-Barney. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Morgan Stanley - Smith-Barney 2200 S Utica Place Suite 300, Tulsa OK 74114 The eNews for the week of July 11th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by July 21st) OR 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by September 11th) At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Seven directors will be elected. Please contact Lucas.Green@okeq.org for an application and to interview with the Board of Development and Governance Committee if you desire to be nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: NERDception Every other Tuesday JULY 23rd 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com 1. Be a current OkEq Member 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually 4/23/26, 11:04 AM �OkEq eNews July 11th, 2013 6 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-11th--2013.htm... made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday; 7:00 pm Next meeting is on Wednesday JULY 17th, 2013 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org for more information Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Intro to LGBTQ Literature Tulsa Community College Fall 2013 Schedule Are your literary tastes a little more colorful than some? ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Maybe you need a taste of LGBTQ Literature! Introduction to LGBTQ Literature Coming to TCC for Fall 2013 ENGL 2993, Section 390, CRN 17124 Online, 16 week course taught by Dr. Allen Culpeper Tentative reading list: Maurice by E. M. Forster, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jenette Winterson, Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin, Eighty-Sixed by David Feinberg, Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchhill, The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman, Pages for You by Sylvia Brownrigg, Love Speaks Its Name: Gay and Lesbian Love Poems edited by J.D. McClatchy For more information contact: allen.culpepper@tulsacc.edu -----918.595.7647 Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Cooling Station The Equality Center will act as a cooling station for Tulsa citizens When the National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warnings, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will act as an official cooling Gender Outreach 4/23/26, 11:04 AM �OkEq eNews July 11th, 2013 7 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-11th--2013.htm... station for the City of Tulsa. If you know someone who does not have adequate airconditioning, please encourage them to utilize the Equality Center. Pets crated or on leashes are also welcome. If you would like to assist the Equality Center as we serve the citizens of Tulsa you may make donations of bottled water or financial gifts to cover expenses associated with hosting our neighbors in need. The Cooling Station hours are 12 pm to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals Mondays, Beginning August 5th, 2013; 7:00 pm Rehearsals for Council Oak Mens Chorale Winter Season 2013 Performance will begin on Monday, August 5th, 2013 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church Fellowship Hall - 2900 S. Harvard Ave. New singers are welcome! Rehearsals will continue on every Monday. Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. -= Rainbow Writers The concert will feature holiday seasonal music both traditional and popular, including All Through the Night, Ave Maria(Biebl), God Rest Ye Merry oouncll oak nms chorale Gentlemen, Little Drummer Boy, Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bells and more. council oak Visit www.counciloak.org for additional information Mosaic Diversity Business Awards Survey Mission: Mosaic will educate, lead, and influence businesses on creating diverse and inclusive workforce cultures to enhance their competitive advantage. • Mosaic is launching a survey to identify businesses that powered by the tulsa regional chamber have a commitment to creating inclusive cultures in our region. Their goal is to establish a baseline of area employers, for profit and nonprofit (government, education & foundations), working towards developing diverse and inclusive cultures through multiple approaches. The survey questions are tied to metrics most frequently utilized in diversity and inclusion awards regionally and nationally. We hope to identify ten for profits and ten nonprofits for our region's Top 20 Inclusive Cultures. Every other Wednesday JULY 3rd 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm rrOxC � Link to Mosaic's D&I Survey Counseling Services The survey will close at end of business August 9th, 2013. The results of the survey will be shared at Mosaic's inaugural Economic Inclusion Forum October 21st, 2013. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and 4/23/26, 11:04 AM �OkEq eNews July 11th, 2013 8 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-11th--2013.htm... Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Annual "Christmas in July" Cookout and Show couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma would like to invite everyone to another community wide event - the Annual "Christmas In July" Cookout and Show. Saturday, July 27th, 2013 @ Tulsa Eagle (No Cover, 21+ Only) Cookout starts @ 7:00 pm (Donations will be accepted) Show starts @ 10:00 pm (Tipping is encouraged) A Benefit for "Our House Too" to help a local family living with HIV/AIDS. Cookout - sponsored by the Green Country Bears Silent Auction - sponsored by T.U.L.S.A. Raffle - sponsored by the Tulsa Sisters Jello Shots / Entertainment - sponsored by the I.C.A.O. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno For more information please contact the I.C.A.O. at impcourtok@gmail.com or see Joshua at the Tulsa Eagle Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! $15.00! Get the size you want now before they are gone! Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Pink Style Also Available Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet 4/23/26, 11:04 AM �OkEq eNews July 11th, 2013 9 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-11th--2013.htm... 'Be Who You Are' by Jennifer Carr You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Nick is a young child assigned a male gender at birth who sees himself as a girl. His parents tell him they love him anyway he feels. At school he wants to play with the girls, and creates a self-portrait that shows him as a girl. When he tells his parents that the teacher didn't understand, his parents made a point to go to his school and explain. They also work with a gender counselor to help their whole family deal with Nick's need to be a girl. Be Who You Are exemplifies how a family and a school should work with a transgender - or potentially transgender - child. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa , your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 4/23/26, 11:04 AM �OkEq eNews July 11th, 2013 10 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-11th--2013.htm... MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ----- Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org - - --- Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org - - - --- r---------------------------------------------------, I I I I I I Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org -- I I I I I I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:04 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/1e26f48b81665d238d6563022fdda25a.pdf 3afee06018604d2e033aa8b60ee168cf PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews July 17th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Equality Business Alliance Ice Cream Social Back to School Carnival Welcome to the eNews. Gamily will have an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 21st, 2013 4:00 pm. Email Gamily@OkEq.org to RSVP or for more information. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of July 17th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Counseling Services Board of Directors First Thursday Art SAGE Tulsa Pool Party Twisters Theater Guys Dine Too EBA Sponsor Hips-Knees-Shoulders FooUAnkle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Fever Dream Rainbow Writers Intro to LGBTQ Lit Cooling Station Council Oak Mens Chorale Mosaic Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events DIVAS Drag Queen Bingo Imperial Court of All OK Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The July Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Morgan Stanley - Smith-Barney. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and nonmembers alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook Morgan Stanley - Smith-Barney 2200 S Utica Place Suite 300, Tulsa OK 74114 1st Annual Gamily Ice Cream Social Sunday, July 21st, 2013; 4:00 pm 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Kids scream, parents scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come out meet other LGBT families, have fun, and eat ICE CREAM! This is also an opportunity to give your ideas for future activities, events, meetings, etc. Join us on Sunday, July 21st, 2013 at 4:00 pm. For more information or to RSVP, Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, July 18th, 7:00 pm Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. Gamily Back to School Carnival Sunday, August 4th, 2013; 2:00 - 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hurry, hurry, hurry! Step right up and join the fun. There will be food, games, characters, activities and prizes. Bring the family and have some fun before school starts. For more info email Gamily@okeq.org. Please RSVP with parents' names and students' names, ages & grades by Sunday July 28th, OkEq Art Exhibit The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Thomas Tabor 2013. Gamily is taking donations for the back to school carnival. Here is a list of the basic school supplies needed by students: • Folders • Pens • Pencils • Spiral notebooks • Box of crayons • Washable markers • Erasers • Kleenex tissues • 3 ring binders (1/2 in, 1 in, or 2 in) • Wide ruled notebook paper New Counseling Services Monday evenings by appointment John Serrot, LCSW is joining OkEq's counseling services and will see people on Mondays by appointment. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John by phone at 918.724.3388 or email him at therapyjohn@OkEq.org Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of varied social service experience in settings including medical, psychiatric, advocacy, aging, family planning and disabilities. John appreciates the diversity in the human condition and works with his clients to help maximize 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... inherent skills and strengths in order to overcome barriers and accomplish the goals his clients have set for themselves. John specializes in working with adults in the areas of self esteem, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, communication/relationships, gender identification, aging and disabilities. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by July 21st) OR 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by September 11th) At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Seven directors will be elected. Please contact Lucas.Green@okeq.org for an application and to interview with the Board of Development and Governance Committee if you desire to be nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens First Thursday Art Gallery Reception Thursday, August 1st, 2013; 6:00 pm The August OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature "POSING" Vintage Beefcake and Homoerotic Photos from the private collection of Kevin Roden and Andre Chenault in a show beginning with a reception on Thursday, August 1st, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... SAGE Tulsa Pool Party SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage~ Services and Advocacy OkEq members Roger and Edward hosted a SAGE Tulsa pool party on Tuesday, July 16th, 2013. The SAGE Tulsa members enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs and salad for lunch. Then relaxed in the saltwater pool which featured a shallow end and also railing with steps ensuring everyone could enjoy the pool. OkEq volunteer, Bryan Delgadillo offered his lifeguard skills to keep everyone safe during the party. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:30 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org. for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Youth Program Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 405.568.9306 for more information 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) "Twisters Theater" Sunday, June 28th, 2013; 5:00 & 7:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St The Tulsa Twisters softball team will be performing a "Twisters Theater" version of A League of Their Own on Sunday July 28th, 2013. Performances will be at New Age Renegade and showtimes will be at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. At the end of the last show, there will be a raffle with a wine basket prize. Raffle tickets will be sold at the show. The Twisters are raising money for their trip to Washington D.C. in August 2013 to play in NAGAAA World Series. For more information on the Tulsa Twisters or the Tulsa Metro Softball League, please visit www.tulsametrosoftball.com. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, August 6th, 2013; 6:30 pm The August meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Mexicali Border Cafe on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 at around 6:30 pm. Mexicali Border Cafe is located at 14 West Brady Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 NERDception Every other Tuesday JULY 23rd 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com The eNews for the week of July 17th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Fever Dream Performances on Friday and Saturday, August 2nd and 3rd, 2013 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Open AA Group Friday and Saturday, August 2nd and 3rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the anewpl•J Equality Center, Emily NEED HANDS Hedgecock Hedgecock's full-length play, Fever by E.A. TINE STD~ Dream, features Wilson and Kinnier in a thoughtful, emotional, and surprisingly funny philosophical journey through an absurdist work by a character known only as "The Author". In this TELLK at the modernist take on life and death, llt eq~~I~ LIYI 1111 c:ent...Wilson meets a variety of characters from the hyperactive 6:21 l:4th f:'.WANf•'m Tlf auvu•t 2 ..3 Hat Guy to drab and pedantic Merriam Webster (the living •~ : 7 pm GOIN&llt HAPPENS ..... § n at door embodiment of a dictionary), led throughout it all by her $5 with guide -.. SHIUII GUY t,tud•l'llt ID magnanimous Kinnier. Certain characters use Ad .. adult language and a parental EANLIGHT a udl_conty : . advisory is suggested. mn Performances are open to the public and tickets are $7, $5 with student ID. Proceeds will go to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. .~ - - - - ~- - TAlKIN&PLAY frrrWEBSTERTHINK lM""'AUTHOR-~'"'"" JE~siiAU DIEN OE ~1Lo.0Ksf RIGHT EVE nllw!mf Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. H INNIr1··~· em • RE AM 1~1 ATD SON"" IMERRIAMDKAY JTMSYMRJOMSeEET I!,rntAKHM Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday; 7:00 pm Next meeting is on Wednesday JULY 17th, 2013 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org for more ----information 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... Intro to LGBTQ Literature Tulsa Community College Fall 2013 Schedule Are your literary tastes a little more colorful than some? Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. -= - Maybe you need a taste of LGBTQ Literature! Introduction to LGBTQ Literature Coming to TCC for Fall 2013 ENGL 2993, Section 390, CRN 17124 Online, 16 week course taught by Dr. Allen Culpeper Tentative reading list: Maurice by E. M. Forster, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jenette Winterson, Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin, Eighty-Sixed by David Feinberg, Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchhill, The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman, Pages for You by Sylvia Brownrigg, Love Speaks Its Name: Gay and Lesbian Love Poems edited by J.D. McClatchy For more information contact: allen.culpepper@tulsacc.edu --------918.595.7647 Cooling Station The Equality Center will act as a cooling station for Tulsa citizens When the National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warnings, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will act as an official cooling station for the City of Tulsa. If you know someone who does not have adequate airconditioning, please encourage them to utilize the Equality Center. Pets crated or on leashes are also welcome. If you would like to assist the Equality Center as we serve the citizens of Tulsa you may make donations of bottled water or financial gifts to cover expenses associated with hosting our neighbors in need. The Cooling Station hours are 12 pm to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals Mondays, Beginning August 5th, 2013; 7:00 pm Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday JULY 3rd 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays Rehearsals for Council Oak Mens Chorale Winter Season 2013 Performance will begin on Monday, August 5th, 2013 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church Fellowship Hall - 2900 S. Harvard Ave. New singers are welcome! Rehearsals will continue on every Monday. The concert will feature holiday seasonal music both traditional and popular, including All Through the Night, Ave Maria(Biebl), God Rest Ye Merry council oak mms chorale Gentlemen, Little Drummer Boy, Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bells and more. council oak on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Visit www.counciloak.org for additional information Mosaic Diversity Business Awards Survey Mission: Mosaic will educate, lead, and influence businesses on creating diverse and inclusive workforce cultures to enhance their competitive advantage. ■ Mosaic is launching a survey to identify businesses that povvered by the tulsa regional chamber have a commitment to creating inclusive cultures in our region. Their goal is to establish a baseline of area employers, for profit and nonprofit (government, education & foundations), working towards developing diverse and inclusive cultures through multiple approaches. The survey questions are tied to metrics most frequently utilized in diversity and inclusion awards regionally and nationally. We hope to identify ten for profits and ten nonprofits for our region's Top 20 Inclusive Cultures. rrrEcC Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno � Link to Mosaic's D&I Survey The survey will close at end of business August 9th, 2013. The results of the survey will be shared at Mosaic's inaugural Economic Inclusion Forum October 21st, 2013. H.O.P.E.'s 15th Anniversary Celebration "DIVAS" Event Friday, August 23rd, 2013; 6:30 pm Doubletree Warren Place 6110 South Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 75136 H.O.P.E.'s 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION "DIVAS" EVENT Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... rental sheet Reception 6:30 pm Concert 7:45 pm FEATURING: Cindy Cain Pam - Van Dyke Christy Hanewinkel - Tavis Minner Heather Richetto-Rumley - John Sawyer Jeff Cherblanc - Phena Hackett - Mark Gibson EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Celebrating H.O.P.E.'s 15 years of providing HIV and Hepatitis prevention, education, testing, and linkage to medical care and social services in the Tulsa Community and 25 surrounding counties. For more information, visit hopetesting.org or click here for ticket purchases and sponsorships. Drag Queen Bingo benefiting Our House Too Saturday, August 24th, 2013; Doors open at 7:00 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel 100 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 Drag Queen Bingo 2013 August 24th, 2013 Hyatt Regency Hotel 7:30 - 10:00 pm $30 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Bingo like your mother never played... This annual event and fundraiser for Our House Too will be held August 24th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Female impersonators will bring dazzling entertainment and fabulous bingo prizes for this, the eighth year, beginning at 7:30 and ending at 10:00 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. A silent auction and a 50/50 raffle will be held and, of course, several rousing games of bingo will be played! Some of your favorite artists will 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 perform glittering numbers to wow the crowd. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm.. Tickets for Drag Queen Bingo 2013 are $30 per person and advanced tickets are available online through PayPal. Purchase an indivdual ticket Reserve a Table Reserve a Premium Table Reserve a Runway Table For more information on table packages please contact Our House Too at 918.688.2144 or DQB@ourhousetoo.com Our House Too is a nonprofit organization serving to eliminate the social isolation of people living with HIV/ AIDS in the Tulsa area. In addition to providing monthly activities and holiday celebrations, Our House Too offers food baskets, a toiletry and household pantry and weekly lunches. ourhousetoo.com Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Annual "Christmas in July" Cookout and Show ~l-Jwl~l~HJ Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. A11}1 NI .. oo f .)~[)01--1 ~mo.. ~o j JJJ.}t,J_)g I-.) (\IU I-Ul1\\ 1)..,1,\1.J .~111,IJA llJJol LJ ,JUU oJ. ' ., ~- ► :'" __ · ' - ~ > \._:_:_~ - -,_:-' u ~~-J., ,. ·1• ,,,_ .' C-"i! ~ _.....;;., HllV 1nr ~ ·Avmm1_vs - ,J Qf..)t.~ _i:r ~:,,~ IfkJ~UU J \~Yl '- l 11 l!J~I 1"-.IJ • .__,1I I llll! I, l II,· ,\\,ill"- I) The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma would like to invite everyone to another community wide event - the Annual "Christmas In July" Cookout and Show. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Saturday, July 27th, 2013 @ Tulsa Eagle (No Cover, 21+ Only) Cookout starts @ 7:00 pm (Donations will be accepted) Show starts @ 10:00 pm (Tipping is encouraged) A Benefit for "Our House Too" to help a local family living with HIV/AIDS. Cookout - sponsored by the Green Country Bears Silent Auction - sponsored by T.U.L.S.A. Raffle - sponsored by the Tulsa Sisters Jello Shots / Entertainment - sponsored by the I.C.A.O. Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org For more information please contact the I.C.A.O. at impcourtok@gmail.com or see Joshua at the Tulsa Eagle 10 of 12 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... Please join the Imperial Court of All Oklahoma and Prince & Princess Royale Keith and Joanna for the next round of the Holigay pageants Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org with the 'Mr & Miss Hot and Humid 2013 Pageant' Friday, August 2nd, 2013 @ 10:00 pm - TNT's (NO COVER 21+ Only) Partial proceeds will benefit - OkEq's Gamily We will also be holding a 50/50 raffle and collecting schools supplies for OkEq's Gamily 1st Annual Back to School Carnival For more information please contact the I.C.A.O. at impcourtok@gmail.com Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! $15.00! Get the size you want now before they are gone! Pink Style Also Available Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'A Scarecrow's Bible' by Martin Hyatt You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In a house trailer in rural Mississippi, 4/23/26, 11:05 AM �OkEq eNews July 17th, 2013 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-17th--2013.htm... Gary, a married Vietnam veteran, addicted to drugs, haunted by memories of the past, is on the brink of collapse. Just when he thinks the dream of another life is over, the unspeakable happens. He falls in love with a frail, ghostly younger man who reminds him of youth, beauty, and the possibility of a life beyond the prison he has created for himself. A Scarecrow's Bible is about what happens when love occurs at the most unexpected moment. It is the story of how working-class men and women in a small town adapt to changes that somehow seem impossible. It is a novel of hope and transformation that challenges our ideas about diversity and social change, breaking your heart all the way. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa , your local action center! Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~---------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 11:05 AM � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/f02ed64efabefce2c37bf58088fc086f.pdf 734341eb2457f5433fecada4c157ebdf PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List eNews July 24th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Back to School Carnival Counseling Services First Thursday Art Welcome to the eNews. Gamily will have a Back to School Carnival on Sunday, August 4th, 2013 2:00 pm. Email Gamily@OkEq.org to RSVP or for more information. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of July 24th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Twisters Theater Guys Dine Too Arin and Katie Fever Dream Gamily Family Ice Cream Social Fall Ball 2013 Hips-Knees-Shoulders FooUAnkle-Sports Medicine Team doctor for Tulsa Threat and Tulsa Crew. Mention this ad for priority scheduling by calling 918-514-3009 or online at www.hipandkneedoc.com 6585 S. Yale, Suite 200, Tulsa OK Intro to LGBTQ Lit Cooling Station Council Oak Mens Chorale Mosaic DIVAS Drag Queen Bingo Gamily Back to School Carnival Sunday, August 4th, 2013; 2:00 - 6:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Imperial Court of All OK Board of Directors Pride Store Rainbow Library Hurry, hurry, hurry! Step right up and join the fun. There will be food, games, characters, activities and prizes. Bring the family and have some fun before school starts. For more info email Gamily@okeq.org. Please RSVP with parents' names and students' names, ages & grades by Sunday July 28th, Volunteer Find Us on Facebook 2013. Gamily is taking donations for the back to school carnival. Here is a list of the basic school supplies needed by students: • Folders • Pens • Pencils • Spiral notebooks • Box of crayons 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... • Washable markers • Erasers • Kleenex tissues • 3 ring binders (1/2 in, 1 in, or 2 in) • Wide ruled notebook paper OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, August 15th, 7:00 pm New Counseling Services Monday evenings by appointment John Serrot, LCSW is joining OkEq's counseling services and will see people on Mondays by appointment. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact John by phone at 918.724.3388 or email him at therapyjohn@OkEq.org John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of varied social service experience in settings including medical, psychiatric, advocacy, aging, family planning and disabilities. John appreciates the diversity in the human condition and works with his clients to help maximize inherent skills and strengths in order to overcome barriers and accomplish the goals his clients have set for themselves. John specializes in working with adults in the areas of self esteem, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, communication/relationships, gender identification, aging and disabilities. OkEq Art Exhibit The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the work of Thomas Tabor First Thursday Art Gallery Reception Thursday, August 1st, 2013; 6:00 pm The August OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature "POSING" Vintage Beefcake and Homoerotic Photos from the private collection of Kevin Roden. Co-curated by Kevin and Andre Chenault, the show begins with a reception on Thursday, August 1st, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. A commemorative poster for the art show will be available for $20 Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Spectrum Knits 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well "Twisters Theater" Sunday, July 28th, 2013; 5:00 & 7:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St The Tulsa Twisters softball team will be performing a "Twisters Theater" version of A League of Their Own on Sunday July 28th, 2013. Performances will be at New Age Renegade and showtimes will be at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. At the end of the last show, there will be a raffle with a wine basket prize. Raffle tickets will be sold at the show. The Twisters are raising money for their trip to Washington D.C. in August 2013 to play in NAGAAA World Series. For more information on the Tulsa Twisters or the Tulsa Metro Softball League, please visit www.tulsametrosoftball.com. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, August 6th, 2013; 6:30 pm The August meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Mexicali Border Cafe on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 at around 6:30 pm. Mexicali Border Cafe is located at 14 West Brady 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/ friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. National and International publications feature local Oklahoma transgender youth Arin Andrews and Katie Hill Oklahomans for Equality would like to applaud the courage of Arin Andrews and Katie Hill, who have shared their stories in the press and have raised the visibility of transgender youth. Their story has been featured in both national and international stories. To read more, see their story on the Huffington Post and in London's Sun Magazine. Fever Dream Performances on Friday and Saturday, August 2nd and 3rd, 2013 SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sagew Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Tramgender Elders Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Friday and Saturday, August 2nd and 3rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the an•wpl•J Equality Center, Emily N EED HANDS H•dgacock Hedgecock's full-length play, Fever lM TIME STD~ by E.A.. Dream, features Wilson and Kinnier in a thoughtful, emotional, and surprisingly funny philosophical journey through an iliLOOKSf absurdist work by a character known only as "The Author". In this th JELLK ERL al • modernist take on life and death, 11, DIEi" eq~~I~ lll'I 1111 c:ent..Wilson meets a variety of 1 11 4th characters from the hyperactive 82 f:'.WANf•';; Tlf aup•t 2-3 Hat Guy to drab and pedantic Merriam Webster (the living embodiment of a dictionary), led HAPPENSII throughout it all by her H w ith guide -... SHIUIS GUY , tud• nt ID magnanimous Kinnier. Certain characters use Ad .. adult language and a parental EANLIGHT audlenc: . advisory is suggested. nm o n~ Performances are open to the public and tickets are $7, $5 with student ID. Proceeds will go to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. ,,;;-- -- 918.592.0088 ~-- TALKIN&PLIY tWEBSTERTHINK ""'AUTHOR""'"~'"""' ii~JAUDIENOE mf RIGHT EVE nl\q fi I N N I eiii • H RE AM it1 ATD 1.!~·sON§" n.::. GOIN&,., I: IMERRIAMDKAY JTMSYMRJOMSeEET I!,rnl!AKESM Gamily featured family for the week of July 24th This week's featured Gamily Family is Sean Conner and his son Jacob and Sean's partner Jared Alexander. NERDception Every other Tuesday AUGUST 6th 7:00 pm Do you prefer Marvel or DC comics? Are you a Trekkie or a Star Wars fan? If you love all things nerd, come down to the Equality Center where we will have bi-weekly discussions about different topics. Whatever your niche, you are welcome to come and discuss it. For more information email: jonniemwright@gmail.com Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Jacob is 8 years old and will be 9 next month. Jared has been in Sean and Jacob's lives since Jacob was 3. The family likes to camp, swim, go to the lake and just be with their friends. They love baseball games and going to local festivals. Every other Saturday they spend time with their longtime ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open AA Group 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �Wednesdays 12:00 pm This open AA group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday at Noon. Contact 918.743.2754 for more info. Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach 4/23/26, 11:06 AM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... friends who also have 2 boys and they all cook and play games. It's something the family looks forward. Jacob plays football for Jenks and is a phenomenal soccer player. Jacob has another brother that is 2 that he shares his time with when at his mom's. Sean says, "Each day with him, I learn a little more what the meaning of life is really about". Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org Gamily Ice Cream Social The Gamily group met on Sunday, July 21st, 2013 for the 1st Annual Ice Cream Social. The parents and kids had a scream with ice cream and games. New families came by and were able to meet other families in the LGBT community. For more information on Gamily contact Coordinator Samantha Checotah at Gamily@OkEq.org Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Every other Wednesday JULY 31st 7:00 pm Rainbow Writers rn OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 6 of 14 la -- �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org ---to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Tulsa Metro Softball League Fall Ball Registration 2013 Fall Ball 2013 Registration Now Open! Game Night 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... Teams will be selected at random from a "hat" at the Fall Draft Event; all players must register and pay dues online to be eligible to play. No cash or checks will be accepted at any time. Click here to get more information on the Fall Ball 2013 Draft Party and to sign up. Fall Ball Player Dues are $40 per player. Game Dates & Times: TBD, but will be Sunday afternoons from 1:00 - 4:00 pm beginning in mid-September and ending late October. Games will play at Carl Smith Softball Complex located at 17120 E. 21st Street in Tulsa. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Intro to LGBTQ Literature Tulsa Community College Fall 2013 Schedule Are your literary tastes a little more colorful than some? Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Maybe you need a taste of LGBTQ Literature! Introduction to LGBTQ Literature Coming to TCC for Fall 2013 ENGL 2993, Section 390, CRN 17124 The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Online, 16 week course taught by Dr. Allen Culpeper Tentative reading list: Maurice by E. M. Forster, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jenette Winterson, Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin, Eighty-Sixed by David Feinberg, Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchhill, The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman, Pages for You by Sylvia Brownrigg, Love Speaks Its Name: Gay and Lesbian Love Poems edited by J.D. McClatchy For more information contact: allen.culpepper@tulsacc.edu ------918.595.7647 Cooling Station The Equality Center will act as a cooling station for Tulsa citizens EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. When the National Weather Service issues Extreme Heat Warnings, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will act as an official cooling 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... station for the City of Tulsa. If you know someone who does not have adequate airconditioning, please encourage them to utilize the Equality Center. Pets crated or on leashes are also welcome. If you would like to assist the Equality Center as we serve the citizens of Tulsa you may make donations of bottled water or financial gifts to cover expenses associated with hosting our neighbors in need. The Cooling Station hours are 12 pm to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals Mondays, Beginning August 5th, 2013; 7:00 pm Rehearsals for Council Oak Mens Chorale Winter Season 2013 Performance will begin on Monday, August 5th, 2013 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Fellowship Congregational Church Fellowship Hall - 2900 S. Harvard Ave. New singers are welcome! Rehearsals will continue on every Monday. The concert will feature holiday seasonal music both traditional and popular, including All Through the Night, Ave Maria(Biebl), God Rest Ye Merry oouncll oak nms chorale Gentlemen, Little Drummer Boy, Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bells and more. council oak Visit www.counciloak.org for additional information Mosaic Diversity Business Awards Survey Mission: Mosaic will educate, lead, and influence businesses on creating diverse and inclusive workforce cultures to enhance their competitive advantage. • Mosaic is launching a survey to identify businesses that powered by the tulsa regional chamber have a commitment to creating inclusive cultures in our region. Their goal is to establish a baseline of area employers, for profit and nonprofit (government, education & foundations), working towards developing diverse and inclusive cultures through multiple approaches. The survey questions are tied to metrics most frequently utilized in diversity and inclusion awards regionally and nationally. We hope to identify ten for profits and ten nonprofits for our region's Top 20 Inclusive Cultures. rrOxC � Link to Mosaic's D&I Survey Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The survey will close at end of business August 9th, 2013. The results of the survey will be shared at Mosaic's inaugural Economic Inclusion Forum October 21st, 2013. 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... H.O.P.E.'s 15th Anniversary Celebration "DIVAS" Event Friday, August 23rd, 2013; 6:30 pm Doubletree Warren Place 6110 South Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 75136 H.O.P.E.'s 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION "DIVAS" EVENT Reception 6:30 pm Concert 7:45 pm Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org FEATURING: Cindy Cain Pam - Van Dyke Christy Hanewinkel - Tavis Minner Heather Richetto-Rumley - John Sawyer Jeff Cherblanc - Phena Hackett - Mark Gibson Celebrating H.O.P.E.'s 15 years of providing HIV and Hepatitis prevention, education, testing, and linkage to medical care and social services in the Tulsa Community and 25 surrounding counties. Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org For more information, visit hopetesting.org or click here for ticket purchases and sponsorships. Drag Queen Bingo benefiting Our House Too Saturday, August 24th, 2013; Doors open at 7:00 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel 100 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 Drag Queen Bingo 2013 August 24th, 2013 Hyatt Regency Hotel 7:30 - 10:00 pm $30 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... Bingo like your mother never played... This annual event and fundraiser for Our House Too will be held August 24th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Female impersonators will bring dazzling entertainment and fabulous bingo prizes for this, the eighth year, beginning at 7:30 and ending at 10:00 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. A silent auction and a 50/50 raffle will be held and, of course, several rousing games of bingo will be played! Some of your favorite artists will perform glittering numbers to wow the crowd. Tickets for Drag Queen Bingo 2013 are $30 per person and advanced tickets are available online through PayPal. Purchase an indivdual ticket Reserve a Table Reserve a Premium Table Reserve a Runway Table For more information on table packages please contact Our House Too at 918.688.2144 or DQB@ourhousetoo.com Our House Too is a nonprofit organization serving to eliminate the social isolation of people living with HIV/ AIDS in the Tulsa area. In addition to providing monthly activities and holiday celebrations, Our House Too offers food baskets, a toiletry and household pantry and weekly lunches. ourhousetoo.com Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Annual "Christmas in July" Cookout and Show The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma would like to invite everyone to another community wide event - the Annual "Christmas In July" Cookout and Show. Saturday, July 27th, 2013 @ Tulsa Eagle (No Cover, 21+ Only) Cookout starts @ 7:00 pm (Donations will be accepted) Show starts @ 10:00 pm (Tipping is encouraged) A Benefit for "Our House Too" to help a local family living with HIV/AIDS. Cookout - sponsored by the Green Country Bears Silent Auction - sponsored by T.U.L.S.A. Raffle - sponsored by the Tulsa Sisters 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... Jello Shots / Entertainment - sponsored by the I.C.A.O. For more information please contact the I.C.A.O. at impcourtok@gmail.com or see Joshua at the Tulsa Eagle Please join the Imperial Court of All Oklahoma and Prince & Princess Royale Keith and Joanna for the next round of the Holigay pageants with the 'Mr & Miss Hot and Humid 2013 Pageant' Friday, August 2nd, 2013 @ 10:00 pm - TNT's (NO COVER 21+ Only) Partial proceeds will benefit - OkEq's Gamily We will also be holding a 50/50 raffle and collecting schools supplies for OkEq's Gamily 1st Annual Back to School Carnival For more information please contact the I.C.A.O. at impcourtok@gmail.com Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 26th, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2013 T-Shirts are in stock! $15.00! Get the size you want now before they are gone! 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... Pink Style Also Available Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Velveteen Father: An Unexpected Journey to Parenthood' by Jesse Green You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Being a parent was not a high priority-or even much of a likelihood--for acclaimed journalist and novelist Jesse Green. Yet when Green, at the age of thirty-seven, fell in love with a man who had recently adopted a baby boy, fatherhood suddenly fell into his lap. Now in this warm, humorous, deeply personal book, Green recounts the unexpected journey he and his partner traveled together on the road to parenthood. 1I11 ·Vl 1vrn1 N·F~\THtR In becoming the father--or rather one of the fathers--of Erez, Green faced challenges familiar to all parents, from J E E GREEN the first bath to the first tooth, along with Author ol O B••uttful a host of dilemmas unique to his situation. As Green discovered, even in blas� New York City, reactions to his unconventional family ranged from the funny to the frightening, the unaccepting to the all-embracing. The Velveteen Father is a moving record of the transformative effects parenthood can have on people who least expect to become parents-- and of how we are repeatedly made anew by the love of children who need us. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 4/23/26, 11:06 AM �OkEq eNews July 24th, 2013 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-24th--2013.htm... Volu1 r A proud Partner Organization of Volunteer Tulsa, your local action center! fULSA Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality r---------------------------------------------------, I I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I L---------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 11:06 AM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Sub-Series] OKEQ > Publications > OKEQ eNews Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2013] OKEQ eNews Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 20 -December 30, 2013 Description An account of the resource 44 weekly newsletters from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the year of 2013. Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Newsletters from 2013 $erious $tanley 1st Annual Charity Softball Challenge 1st Annual Gamily Ice Cream Social 2013 2013 Gala 2013 Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service 2014 Pride 2014 Tulsa Pride 2nd Annual Tulsa Crude Classic Softball Tournament 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day 6th Annual Black and White Ball 6th Annual Turn About Show A Donor Insemination Guide A Donor Insemination Guide: Written by and for Lesbian Women A Night in Maverick Country A Scarecrow's Bible A Selective A Time to Kill A Woman Like That AA Aaron Petty AFER Affordable Care Act Al Triggs Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH Allen Culpepper American Foundation for Equal Rights American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) Amy and Isabelle Anderson Cooper Ann Shannon Anne and Harry Zarrow School of Social Work Annemarie Monahan Annual Christmas in July Cookout and Show Anything but Straight Anything but Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth Arin Andrews Art Gallery Art Gallery Submissions Artie Smoote As Nature Made Him As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl Ashley Beford Axe Axgil Back to School Carnival Bamboo Lounge Barbara Dickmann Barbara Perry Barry Werth Be Our Voice Give a Day Be Who You Are Becky Kruse Bereavement Support Best Gamily Contest Bethany Christian Church Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution Big Gay Softball Party Big Gay Softball Party at the Guthrie Green Bird of Paradise Black and White Ball Bob Lawrence Booker T. Washington High School Boston Avenue United Methodist Church Brad Sullivan Breck Muller Brittany Novotny Broadway Impact Brooke Calhoun Brothers Houligan Building Bridges Bullying Prevention Conference Caden Neal Wood Camp Fire Camp Fire Green Country Campaign for Southern Equality Carl Smith Softball Complex Carlos A. Bejarano Carlos Bejarano Carolyn Faseler Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Carter Nicholas Wood Caryl Churchhill Catholic Church Central Library Central Library Pride Month Display Champagne and Chocolate Gala Chandini Sharma Charity Softball Challenge Charity Softball Challenge Pride in the Ballpark Charles Faudree Board Room Charles Johnson Cheril Vendetti Experience Cheryl Quetone Children's Consortium Choregus Productions Chris Bell Christ Church Episcopal Christiana Prado Christmas in July Christmas services Circle Cinema Clean and Sober New Years Eve Party Cloud 9 Club Majestic Club Majestic Tulsa Club Renegade College Hill Presbyterian Church COLORAMA Coming Out Workshop Community Hero Award Computer Boot Camp Congregation B'nai Emunah Cooper Atticus Harris-Jacobsen Corazon Watkins Council Oak Men's Chorale Council Oak Men's Chorale Pride Performance counseling counseling services Craig Rimmerman Crystal Loveland-Davis Cyber Center CyberCenter Dacie Reutlinger Dan Savage Danny Jacobsen DAOK David Bohnett Cyber Center David Bohnett CyberCenter David Feinberg David Leavitt David Watmough Decision Day Rally Defense of Marriage Act Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Denise Polonchak Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Different Daughters: A Book by Mothers of Lesbians Different Rainbows Dining Out for Life Dinner for Friends Divas 4 HOPE Diversity and Dignity Group Diversity Christian Fellowship International Djuna Barnes DOMA don holladay Donna Summer Whitney Houston Tribute Dorothy Davenport Double Header Pride in the Ballpark Doyle Wilson Dr. Kurt Choate Dr. Kurt T. Choate Drag Queen Bingo DREAM ACT DREAM ACT Oklahoma DREAM ACT Oklahoma (DAOK) Dustin Lance Black E. M. Forster East Village East Village District East Village District Meeting Eastside Christian Church Eating Out for Equality EBA EBA Monthly Meeting Edward Albee Eighty-Sixed Elio Di Rupo Elizabeth Strout Emily Hedgecock Emma Donoghue End of Life Arrangements Presentation Endangered Species eNews Enid Pride Enid Pride 2013 Episcopal Church Episcopal Church of The Redeemer Equality Business Alliance Equality Business Alliance (EBA) Equality Center Equality Center Event Center Equality Center LGBT Hotline Equality Center Pride Store Equality Center room rentals Equality Gala Equality Gala 2013 Eric Himan Eric Jett Ethan Hopper Eureka Springs Evan Wolfson Event Center Expatriate Fairy Tree Faith Doubt and Other Lines I've Crossed Falalala Ball Falalala Ball 2013 Fall Diversity Weekend Family and Children's Services Family Safety Center Feast of St. Francis Fellowship Congregational Church Fellowship Congregational Church UCC Fellowship Congregational UCC Fellowship Congregatitonal Church Fellowship Lutheran Church Fellowship Lutheran Church ELCA Fever Dream First Thursday First Thursday Art Exhibit First Thursday Art Reception Floral Haven Flying Solo Flying Solo Singles Night OUT For the Bible Tells Me So G.J. Paterson Gad Beck game night GAMILY Gamily Back to School Carnival Gamily Featured Family Gamily Ice Cream Social GardenTrug Gay marriage Gay Rights Military Wrongs Gay Rights Military Wrongs: Political Perspectives on Lesbians and Gays in the Military Gay Softball Gay Softball World Series Gay Straight Alliance Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Gender Outreach Gender Outreach Support Group George Kaiser Family Foundation George McCauslan George Takei Giovanni's Room Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Girlfriends Going Back to School Carnival Governor Fallin Governor Mary Fallin Grand Marshal Green Country Bears Green Country Bears Spring Fling Grieving Well GSA Guthrie Green Guys Dine Too Gwen Araujo Havah Gordon HB 1661 Health Outreach Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.) Heather Has Two Mommies Helen Boyd Herland Herland Retreat Hiking in the Ozarks HIV testing HIV Wellness Retreat Homebuyer Education Class Homebuyer Education Workshop HOPE HOPE 15 year anniversary Hope Peace Joy HOPE Testing Hope Unitarian Church hotline ICAO ICAO Coronation ICAO Coronation VI Imperial Court of all Oklahoma Imperial Court of All Oklahoma (ICAO) In the Name of Hate inclement weather policy Intro to LGBTQ Literature Is It a Date or Just Coffee?: The Gay Girl's Guide to Dating Sex and Romance J.D. McClatchy Jacob Conner James Baldwin James Prather Jane Mudgett Jared Alexander Jason Wu Jay Bakker Jay Krottinger Jenette Winterson Jennifer Carr Jennifer Davenport Jesse Green Jimmy Jordan Joan Biren John Calvin Presbyterian Church John Lawrence John Madigan John Serrot Johnny Boyd Johnny Boyd and Indigo Swing Jordan Everett McRad Jose Sarria Joseph Beam Journey House Travel Julie Loveland-Davis Just Gender Kaiser Family Foundation Kaiser Foundation Karaoke by Tulsa CARES Karen Lamb Kate Clinton Katie Hill Kelley Parker Kelly Kirby Kenneth Joslin Kick Off Pride Week Kim Chernin Kim McDonald Kristina Giustozzi Kurt Choate Kurt T. Choate Kyler Janine Loveland-Davis Lacy Frazer Lambda Al Anon Lambda Al-Anon Lance Bass Landing Lanette Buchanan Lanette Clark Laura A. Belmonte Laura Arrowsmith Laura Belmonte Legal Aid Services Legal Aid Services Legal Clinic Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Lenelle Moise Leslea Newman LGBT Community Center Awareness Day LGBT Equality Day LGBT History Month LGBT hotline LGBT Smoking Research Survey Library Display LifeLine Lifetime Achievement Award Linda Handel Little Blue House Live Free Live Free! Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Living Art Space Living Arts Living Arts of Tulsa Louis Baynard Louise Rafkin Love Free or Die Love is an Orientation Love Speaks Its Name Love Speaks Its Name: Gay and Lesbian Love Poems Lucas Green Lynn E. Lisarelli Ma Rainey Man About Town Mandy Carter Margarethe Cammermeyer Marie Mohler Marin Foundation Mark Linholm Mark Merlis Marlon Riggs Marny Hall Marny Hall Ph.D Marriage and My Family marriage equality Marriage Equality Week Martin Hyatt Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Mary Dugger Mary Fallin Mary Jones Massage Time Maurice Maybe Baby? McGraw Realtors Medicare Medicare Supplements Michael Potts Michal Maybello Micheal Jones Michelle Sawyer Military Ball Military Religious Freedom Foundation Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) Mindful Meditation Miss JOLT Miss JOLT 2013 Mo Brownsey Moises Kaufman MOREcolor MOREcolor exhibition Mosiac Diversity Business Award Mother's Day Mother's Day Service Mr. and Miss Harvest Pageant Mr. and Miss Harvest Pageant 2013 Mr. and Miss Hot and Humid Pageant Mr. and Miss Hot and Humid Pageant 2013 MRFF My Life as a Boy My Life as a Boy A Woman's Story Mylee Calhoun NAGAAA Cup Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Nancy McDonald Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library National Coming Out Day National Organization of Women National Organization of Women (NOW) National Organization of Women Tulsa Chapter Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day NERDception New Age Renegade New Stage company Newsletter Night of 1001 Divinations No Walls Entertainment Group North American Gay Amateur Alliance North American Gay Amateur Alliance 2013 Cup Note to Adam; One Mother's Struggle to Cope with Suicide and Her Personal Journey to Find the Light NOW Now That You're Out of the Closet OCCJ OkEq OKEQ art gallery OKEQ Board OKEQ Board Annual Meeting OKEQ Board Election OKEQ Board of Advisors OKEQ Board of Directors OKEQ Board of Directors election OKEQ eNews OkEq Equality Center OKEQ Equality Center room rentals OKEQ Event Center OKEQ Gender Outreach OKEQ OUT OKEQ Tulsa Hit Crew Oklahoma Mr. Leather Oklahoma Mr. Leather (OML) Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013 Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2014 Oklahoma Swing Syndicate Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Oklahomans for Equality Board OML OML 2013 ONEOK Field Open Arms Open Arms Project Open Arms Youth Project Open Arms Youth Project (OYP) Open Circle Open Table Open Table UCC OpenArms OpenArms Project Openarms Youth Project Openarms Youth Project (OYP) Opinionated Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit OU Our House Too Out of Sync Out OK Film Festival OUTlaw OUTlaw Legal Workshop Overnight Backpacking Adventure Overnight Backpacking Adventure on the Buffalo River OYP P.C. Cast Pages for You Paisley Currah Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parish Church of Saint Jerome Parish Church of St. Jerome Patricia Nell Warren Patrick Califia Paul Colapinto Peter Drucker PFLAG PFLAG Regional Conference PFLAG Tulsa Chapter Ponca Arkansas POSING Prairie Storm Presidental Lecture Series Pride 2013 Pride 2014 Pride at TU Pride Grand Marshal Pride Idol Pride in the Ballpark Pride in the Ballpark Charity Softball Game Pride Month Display pride Parade Pride Parade and festival Pride Parade Grand Marshal Pride Store Prime Timers Primetimers Prince of Peace Lutheran Project Salute Project Salute: Young Lawyers Serving Veterans Proposition 8 Rachel Hutchinson Rachel Love Rainbow Library Rainbow Writers Randy Shilts RAW Artist Showcase Rebeka Radcliff Red Sky Red Sky Liquor and Wine Red State Brief Redneck Cinderella Ball Reinaldo Arenas relationship workshop research Retirement Ain't for Sissies Richard Haley Richard M. Juang Robert Rodi Ronald LaButti room rentals Rose Padgett Rudisill Regional Library Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Rusty Cl Rusty Crane Ryan Jude Tanner SAGE SAGE Pool Party SAGE Tulsa SAGE Tulsa Pool Party Saint of 9/11 Sally Ride Sam Harris Samantha Checotah Sara Fitzgerald Say No to Hate Say No To Hate Coalition Say No to Hate Coalition 25th Anniversary School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act Scott Pomfret Sean Conner Secular Organizations for Sobriety Recovery Secular Organizations for Sobriety Recovery (SOS) Self Defense Class Service and Advocacy for Gay Elders Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders sex Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance (SODA) Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance Sexuality Spectrum Shannon Price Minter She's Not the Man I Married She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband Sherwin Miller Museum Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Arts Shiri Eisner Since My Last Confession Singles Night OUT Sisters in Song Sobriety Group SODA SOS SOS Group SOS Tulsa Spectrum Knits Spinnin' Spirit Day Square 1 Square 1 Theatrics St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church St. Francis Sunday St. Jerome Church St. Jerome Fun Night St. Jerome Parish St. Jerome Parish of the ECC St. Jerome Parish of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion St. Jerome Parish of the Ecumenical Catholic Communion (ECC) St. Paul's United Methodist St. Paul's United Methodist Church Steve Barrett Steve Moeller Steven Michael Steven Michael Photography Steven Michael's Photography Stop Bullying Coalition Sue Ellen Welch Sue Welch support groups Supreme Court Supreme Court Decision Day Rally Susan Arrington Suzanne Westenhoefer Sylvia Brownrigg Tai Chi TAPT Taylor Burns TCC Center Tour TCC Equality Center Tour Temple Israel Teresa Reno Terry Copley The Clobber Verses The Commitment The Commitment: Love The Front Runner The History of Lesbian Hair The Immaculate Connection The Laramie Project The Lesbian Love Companion The Lesbian Love Companion: How to Survive Everything From Heartthrob to Heartbreak The Mayor of Castro Street The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS) The Scarlet Professor The Scarlet Professor: Newton Arvin The Scarlet Professor: Newton Arvin: A Literary Life Shattered by Scandal The Time of the Kingfishers The Velveteen Father The Velveteen Father: An Unexpected Journey to Parenthood Theatre Tulsa New Stage Things My Mother Should Have Told Me Before I Had My Manhood Removed Thomas Tabor Three Three by Annemarie Monahan Tim Cook Tim Dickmann TMM TMSL Toby Jenkins Tony Kushner TOSS TOSS Swing Dance Class Tracy Chapman Transgender transgender microaggressions transgender research Transgender Rights Trevor Project Trevor Wood Trinity Episcopal Church TU TU High School GSA Visit TU High School GSA Visit Day TU Law School TU SODA Tulsa Area Prime Timers Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Tulsa Area Primetimers Tulsa Business Chamber Diversity and Inclusion Council Tulsa CARES Tulsa City County Library Tulsa City-County Library Tulsa Community College Tulsa Community College (TCC) Tulsa Crude Classic Softball Tournament Tulsa Drillers Tulsa East Village Tulsa Gay Pride Parade Tulsa Growl Tulsa Growl 2013 Tulsa Interational Airport Tulsa Interfaith Alliance Tulsa Lambda Bowling Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Tulsa Metro Basketball League Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Metro Softball League (TMSL) Tulsa Metropolitan Ministries Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry (TMM) Tulsa Mr. Leather Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride 2014 Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service Tulsa Pride Parade SAGE Viewing Room Tulsa Shock Tulsa Stop Bullying Coalition Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Tulsa Two Spirits Society Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering Tulsa Two-Spirit Society Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (TULSA) Tulsa Uniform Leather Seekers Association Tulsa Unites Against Bullying Tulsa Women's Rugby Club Turn About Show Turn-about drag show Twisters Theater Two Step and Country Line Dance Tyron Garner Unity Center Unity Center of Tulsa Unity Church of Christianity University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma (OU) University of Tulsa University of Tulsa Law University United Methodist Church Utah Pride Center veterans Veterans Day veterans welfare Vintage Series Vito Russo Volunteer Tulsa voting Wade Blevins WANTED: A Night in Maverick Country Wayne Besen wedding weddings What About the Rest of Your House? What the L? When You Were Me While England Sleeps Whole Foods Why Marriage Matters Why Marriage Matters: America Equality and Gay People's Right to Marry Wild By Nature Willa Cather Within Our Reach Within Our Reach relationship workshop Workforce Oklahoma Access Point World AIDS day Yoga A - Z Yolanda Arnold Youth Lock-In YWCA Zachary Harvat Zackie Achmat Zumba Fitness https://history.okeq.org/files/original/2193e3569351ea3010b2f1db940345a8.pdf 61990c5d66826db5bcea65c3e248a9e2 PDF Text Text Oklahomans for Equality History Project The Oklahomans for Equality History Project remembers former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., who died on Wednesday, May 20, after a political career that included fights for gay rights and tribal citizenship for the descendants of former tribal slaves. Frank was the first member of the U.S. House of Representatives to publicly acknowledge that he was gay. “His public declaration of his sexual orientation in 1987 — spurred by a fear of being outed, by the death of a closeted colleague and by his own determination to show that homosexuality was nothing to be ashamed of — helped normalize being openly gay in public life,” The New York Times wrote in his obituary. His advocacy for gay rights and freedmen descendants brought Frank to Tulsa at different times. He arrived at Tulsa International Airport on the morning of Saturday, June 12, 1999, just in time to kick off an event-filled Pride weekend. He was the grand marshal of Tulsa’s first ever Pride parade, which closed the streets from Brookside to Veterans Park (now Dream Keepers Park) at 21st Street and Boulder Avenue that morning. And that evening he was the keynote speaker at “An Evening with Barney Frank,” a gala hosted by Tulsa Oklahomans for Equality and the Cimarron Alliance at the Greenwood Cultural Center. He flew out early Sunday morning – after a very early prayer breakfast – to attend to unexpected House business and was quite apologetic for his early departure, former TOHR President Greg Gatewood remembers. Frank told the Tulsa World for a June 13, 1999, story that “U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe – the Oklahoma Republican who recently tried to block �the nomination of a gay ambassador to Luxembourg – helped inspire him to join Tulsa's parade. "‘In a major urban area where there has been a well-organized gay and lesbian movement for years, they don't need my help so much,’" Frank said. "But here, where the political climate isn't so good – where the U.S. senator has basically said that gay and lesbian people don't have the right to be American citizens – I want to help out all that I can." Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, which later became Oklahomans for Equality, had sponsored an annual Pride picnic for 18 years, and marches on sidewalks were included in 1997 and ’98, but the 1999 event was the first parade that involved street closings and police escorts. Frank returned to Tulsa in 2017 to lend his support and speak at an event at John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park in celebration of an Aug. 30 ruling by a federal judge that the descendants of former slaves of the Cherokee Nation are entitled to Cherokee citizenship. Frank had worked in Congress to force the Cherokee Nation to acknowledge freedmen descendants as tribal citizens, having asked the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Housing and Urban Development in September 2011 to cut off housing funding to the Cherokee Nation if it did not restore tribal citizenship to Black Cherokees. Frank told the Bay State Banner, a Boston newspaper, that month that he became involved with the issue because “from my earliest days in politics, I’ve considered race one of the single most important problems. I think fighting racism is important.” �The Oklahomans for Equality History Project encourages you to learn more about OkEq’s history by visiting our online archives at history.okeq.org. � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/2eee107f234bb2bbb6ce8b020512c514.png 0a5d39392b559d5868396cb18589c819 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2026] Barney Frank Remembrance Subject The topic of the resource Barney Frank Remembrance Article Description An account of the resource Two pages of an article written by Mary Bishop-Baldwin about Barney Frank, who passed away on May 20th, 2026. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Bishop-Baldwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 20, 2026 1999 Pride 2026 Barney Frank biography House of Representatives in memoriam Pride 1999 https://history.okeq.org/files/original/b95930bb43b6204cc0b535ce32caa168.mp4 469e654a90e50910f02a606edc370ad8 https://history.okeq.org/files/original/de83922a814abfccb89b44324379c8b2.pdf 24694ed11bcd4bf4f24f336d45fea72a PDF Text Text Oklahomans for Equality Oral History Interview with Tom Neal Interview Conducted by Dennis Neill Date: April 30, 2026 Transcribed and Edited By: Dennis Neill using Reduct.Video AI, May 23, 2026 Restrictions: Interviewee requested: N/A Oklahomans for Equality History Project 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK. 74120 918.743.4297 historyproject@okeq.org 1 �About Tom Neal Summary In this in-depth interview, Tom Neal shares his life journey, from growing up in Oklahoma to becoming a community activist and publisher. He discusses his experiences with LGBTQ+ advocacy, the evolution of Tulsa's community spaces, and his reflections on social progress and challenges. Keywords LGBTQ+ history, Tulsa community, activism, journalism, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ rights, community building, personal story Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:29 Tom Neal's Early Life and Family Background 01:15 Education and Early Influences 02:11 School Experiences and French Class Antics 03:11 College Years and Architectural Studies 04:21 Moving Back to Tulsa and Community Involvement 07:16 Growing Up LGBTQ+ in Tulsa 08:38 Realization of Sexual Identity and Puberty 09:46 Early Role Models and Family Support 11:20 First Awareness of Being Different 12:28 Family Reactions and Relationships 13:54 Exploring Sexuality and Personal Growth 15:16 Involvement in LGBTQ+ Organizations and Activism 16:42 Community Engagement in Dallas and Tulsa 18:40 Founding Tulsa Family News 2 �20:05 Courage to Be Open and Advocate 22:12 Memories of Bruce Goff and Architectural Roots 24:08 First Encounters with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles 27:24 Activism and Civil Rights Work 35:19 Journalism and Publishing Journey 42:54 Proudest Achievements and Challenges 44:17 Memorable Moments and Mistakes in Publishing 45:24 Reflections on Community and Progress 50:22 Involvement with Oklahoma LGBTQ+ Organizations 58:51 Early Days of the LGBTQ+ Center in Tulsa 01:06:49 Community Challenges and Progress 01:11:49 The Impact of Media and Community Scattering 01:16:46 Reflections on Activism and Community Building 01:23:18 Future Plans and Personal Reflections Tom Neal Oral History Interview April 30, 2026 Dennis Neill: Good morning. It is April the 30th, 2026. I am Dennis Neill, and I am in the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library at the Oklahoma Equality Center, and I'm here with Tom Neal. We have the pleasure of interviewing him, and with me is Mary Bishop-Baldwin, an archivist that is working with us here at the Center. So Tom, would you introduce yourself by mentioning your name and your age and where you grew up? Tom Neal: I'm Tom Neal. I'm 68. I was born in Oklahoma City, but we moved here when I was three, so I pretty much consider myself being from Tulsa. Dennis Neill: And tell me a little bit about your early life, your family life, your education as an adolescent. Tom Neal: Sure, so my father is a retired anesthesiologist, and he moved here to start the anesthesia department at St. Francis, and of course at that time, St. Francis was the edge of the city, and our little housing development, Holiday Hills, was about the only only place to live that was near the hospital. I think that was even before the LaFortunes donated their farm to become LaFortune Park. I don't remember this, but that's what I remember my mom saying. I have four brothers, two older, two younger. I'm biologically related to my three younger, two younger brothers, excuse me, and my two older brothers were adopted by my family, though they're biologically related to each other. Went through TPS, Carnegie, which I'm proud to say is still considered one of the best schools in the city, elementary schools, Nimitz, and then Memorial, and most people usually get thrown out of private schools and wind up going to a public school. I managed to get thrown out of a public school and wound up finishing up at Holland Hall my last couple of years, so I'm not sure it's a distinction to be proud of, but it's part of my history. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: What did you do to get kicked out? 3 �Tom Neal: I think I smarted off to one of the disciplinarians who was a coach, and they had sent me home for something, and I was feeling oppositional, so instead of going home, which most kids probably want to go home, I went to my French class, and he came and threatened to drag me bodily out of the French class, and so I spoke to him only in French at that point, which of course, and he later told my parents that I had cussed him out in French. I don't know, I didn't know when he cussed words in French, so that wasn't actually true, but anyway….wound up being one of the best things for me academically. I spent a couple semesters, well, I spent one semester at the American College in Paris. I was a little too young as a freshman to be that far away from home. There's a reason you do it in junior year, but I came back and went to the University of Tulsa for a couple semesters, and then I transferred to Rice in Houston and finished up there, class of 1980, with a degree in art and architectural history. Not very employable, but very interesting, and also a degree that involved a lot of writing, which may be relevant to other things. I also wound up having pretty intensive writing instruction when I was at Holland Hall, so that was a benefit there, too, as well as a couple of really good French teachers at Holland Hall. Then I moved from Houston to Dallas, started going to architecture school at the University of Texas at Arlington, and then left to go to an architecture program in Los Angeles, lived there for about four years, and then decided that the day that they had, well, this is just circumstantial, but the day that they had both an earthquake and a tornado in Los Angeles is the day that I moved back to Tulsa. So, and then worked here in Tulsa for a couple years, particularly for two architects, Kathleen Page and Rachel Williams-Zabrowski. Wonderful, wonderful people, who, after I worked with them maybe two years, Kathleen took me aside and said, we're firing you, not because we don't like your work, but because you need to go back to school and finish your architecture degree, because I had begun it, but not finished it. And I said, well, gee, thanks, maybe, but, so I wound up shopping my credits to Oklahoma State and then to OU, and Oklahoma State, they're like, well, you didn't do it here, you need to start from the beginning, and OU said, we're going to give you credit for almost everything, so I'm a Sooner, that was a no-brainer. So Rice, 1980, University of Oklahoma, 1989. Lived in Dallas again and then came back to Tulsa after my mother had an aneurysm, which she survived, thanks be to God, and have been in Tulsa. And that was probably, well, you [Dennis] and I knew each other before. I had met you when TOHR was almost new, and you and Doug [Hartson] and all that crew were doing stuff at the Aaronson Auditorium. But I think that might have been when I was working for Kathleen. And then I came back in 93 and got involved in, went to Pride, at that point still kind of in the wilds of Mohawk Park, and kind of got involved in the community. Kelly was leading things, Kelly Kirby was leading things then, and kind of went from there. Before I had a little, I'd been involved in a retail, a lesbian owned retail store in Dallas on Cedar Springs, in the heart of a kind of gay village. And so I tried to recreate that in Tulsa, even though it's a very different dynamic. Dallas had that concentrated 4 �little bit of community, whereas now and then, Tulsa's community is kind of scattered. And I had a store at the Silver Star Retail Store for about a year. Dennis Neill: Do you remember what year that would have been? Tom Neal: That would have been about probably 94-ish, 1994-ish. Dennis Neill: And was that Tomfoolery? Tom Neal: Yes, it was called Tomfoolery. Yeah, and it was a, kind of like Tulsa Family News, it was a, compared to some LGBT retail establishments, it was a pretty vanilla, clean, I didn't have things that you wouldn't, that you'd be ashamed to show your mother, for example. So, same with the paper, did not, tried to be a legitimate news outlet within my skill set. Anyway, so how am I doing? Dennis Neill: Great, so let's talk a little bit more about your early years, growing up in school, kind of your peers and your activities both within the school and any out of school activities that were of particular interest to you during that growing up phase. Tom Neal: Golly, well, I was like a lot of gay kids, I was probably pretty obviously gay, from elementary school, and I do remember getting harassed, at that time, it was just bullying, it was kind of the ethos of the time. A little bit at Carnegie, more so at Nimitz, junior high seems to bring out the worst, particularly in boys, but there's some mean girls too, you know. And actually, I remember also getting harassed at Memorial, there was one young man who used to, I didn't, I don't think I even knew his name, I don't think I'd ever met him, but whenever we would encounter each other in the hallways, he would scream faggot at me, which was, well, that's lovely. And I'm like, you know. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: How did you react to that? Tom Neal: Well, it made me angry, but there wasn't, I mean, there were no, there were no very few, to my knowledge, no support resources. I, like a lot of gay men of that era, tried to, was kind of in denial. I think, I do remember at age 16, I decided, being gay is not very easy and I'm not going to be gay, because I'm just a pig-headed gay and I figured I could just kind of will myself not to be gay. And that lasted until 24. And I was in a relationship with a young lady and she broke up with me and I thought, probably this is the time I need to just acknowledge, but we lived together and, to some degree had a fairly successful relationship. Dennis Neill: Any children? Tom Neal: No, no, no, no. We were not married and we did not have children. We worked really hard not to have children, trust me. Dennis Neill: So, going back a little bit to when you were first feeling your identity, can you talk a little bit about your evolution of realizing what your identity is and how you experienced that early on? Tom Neal: I think the thing that's important to remember, I’m a little bit of a history nerd, so, I was born in 1957, so 1977, I was 20. Back five years, 1972, I was 15, right? If I'm doing the math right. And 1972 Stonewall had only happened three years before. 5 �There was no, there was not, I mean, if you wanted to like look at images of a male figure, I think, like, you got to check out the football players' tight pants and look at the underwear section in the Sears and Roebuck, which is all airbrushed by the way, so. So, I mean, there was no, there was no, there was no, I mean, there was actually no role models. There was nothing out there and particularly, maybe in New York or, California, but not, I don't think so even there particularly, but even less so in Tulsa, Oklahoma. My parents, who wound up over the years being tremendously supportive of TOHR and the things I did with the community, loaning me, donating at times, loaning me their truck if we needed to set up things for Pride when we did the first Pride in Owen Park. Even though they were old school conservative Republicans, not the new ones, faithful Presbyterians and in hindsight, given that I could have been born into a Baptist or some kind of evangelical kind of tradition, I'm really grateful because the Presbyterians didn't say anything homophobic. We didn't exist. They didn't acknowledge our existence, but that was more benign than certainly other options. I met a young man at Trinity recently who identified himself as a refugee from a Southern Baptist upbringing. Dennis Neill: When did you first kind of distinguish between being gay and being heterosexual or being homosexual? When did that first kind of come into your mind? Tom Neal: Puberty. I mean, puberty hit and I knew that, I'm like, okay. One of these things is not like the other and I'm like, the other dudes are like, hey, there's this girl who will meet you behind New Haven Methodist Church and you can have some fun. This is in junior high, mind you, and I'm like, I couldn't get out of the, I'll pass. I mean, I knew that I didn't want to do that, and I think that's pretty. Dennis Neill: Did you date at all in junior high? Tom Neal: Just the standard, ask a girl to go to a dance because your best buddy was going to a dance and, so you wanted to go with them and, you know. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: Realizing this about yourself, that you were different, did that scare you? Tom Neal: No, but I think I was really lucky. Our mother was a woman of very, very strong character. She had endured, survived some really serious health challenges as a young woman and I think she just, I don't know, I think somehow we got imbued with that strength of character, , that I'm not the problem, y'all may have a problem, but I'm not the problem, who I am. And that's a gift from my parents that I cannot underestimate. So no, I basically… like I know that young LGBT plus people sometimes have suicidal thoughts, that kind of stuff, and I'm like, F that. I am fine. The problem is with you guys. Dennis Neill: So how did you explore your sexuality with your family, both your parents and your siblings? How did that evolve and have there been issues that have brought discomfort to either you or the family? 6 �Tom Neal: I don't think my older brothers talked about it. We didn't talk, but they're enough older. My oldest brother was born in 1949 and my next brother in 51, so they were off into the world while I was growing up. So we have a good relationship now, but we weren't, they were awake. They were off at college, one brother was in Korea. So less of an issue. My youngest brother is seven years younger, so he was a baby during some of this time. Tom Neal: Really my next younger brother, to whom I'm probably, I hate to pick favorites, closest, but we talk every day now that you can talk for free, and he somehow fell into more evangelical traditions, faith traditions. And so at times it was very difficult. I mean, for a while he worked for American Airlines and I think they still do, but particularly then they had non-revenue benefits where family members could fly for next to nothing. And at one point he was like, you're using these benefits to go do gay things and I, you can't, I forbid that you should do that because you're doing gay things. And I don't approve. And I'm like, I said, you don't tell your mother-in-law what she can go do with her non-revenue benefits, you know? So, I mean, because I was living in Dallas and I went to ILGA, which is the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference in Stockholm. And the only reason I could do it was because I had basically an almost free ticket, though I did have some application fees and DGA, Dallas Gay Alliance, it was called then. I asked them to give me some funds to help with the trip and, so, and I... Dennis Neill: So, that is after you finished which level of education you were... Tom Neal: That was, that was after I finished up at Rice. No, that was probably after finishing both degrees, because I lived in Dallas in between the degrees, and then I lived in Dallas after the degrees, because I graduated from OU, had enough to go to work with Stan Grala, who's the G in GH2, and probably should have worked for Stan. We had a great working relationship. The H's, Mike and Kara Hall, went to work for him. Stan designed horse barns. He was an equestrian architect. Very different practice, right? But I wound up working for a firm here in Tulsa, and then I got an opportunity to work for RTKL, which is a very prestigious firm in Dallas, and I moved back to Dallas and worked for them. What was the question? Circle back. Dennis Neill: Kind of your activities in Dallas. Tom Neal: I just was involved in community stuff. Obviously kind of had the bug in. I had gotten involved in LGBT plus activism at OU, because we were trying to get a nondiscrimination policy for OU, which the university did not have, and they were not particularly willing. They were actually quite unwilling to add that on, and so we lobbied the Board of Trustees, Board of Regents. I went to a black alumni dinner once to talk to the one black regent, just to see, because it was the only opportunity to get face-to-face with her. Since this happened, OU's gotten there. I wish it got there a lot faster, much to my chagrin. I think Laura [Belmonte] was a big part of that, to be honest. I kind of found my voice there. I never really wanted, thought I would be an activist. So I'd gone there because I already had an undergraduate degree. My course load was lighter. My first year was, so I didn't have to do all the distributions. All I had to do was the architecture 7 �program. Well, the first year I got most of that out of the way, so my second year I'm like, and I ran for the Student Congress, and got elected, and again was just really agitating to try to get all this, and then when I came, after I finished up, I kind of continued that in the community, and that was in Dallas. I was involved with GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, which at that time, it was not a single office national organization. It was a bunch of chapters around the country. There was a chapter in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, obviously D.C., maybe Atlanta, I don't know for sure, but one in Dallas, and got involved with that. And my dear friend of mine, CeCe Cox, who's from Bartlesville, who's been the head of the gay, the equivalent of OkEq in Dallas, was kind of my comrade-in-arms in that, and we kind of built GLAAD and went to organizing meetings. In the process of trying to create a national GLAAD organization, we had meetings all over the country to do that. Dennis Neill: How were you finding the fight at OU? Tom Neal: At OU? I am class of 89, and I went there in 87, so it would have been between 87 and 89. Dennis Neill: And did you have an organized gay or lesbian group on campus that was helping you? Tom Neal: Yeah, yeah, we did. Dennis Neill: Were you very involved in that? Tom Neal: I was one of the leaders of that at one point. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: Let me ask you about that. Tom Neal: Yeah. Dennis Neill: You were working on a graduate degree in architecture at that time or another undergraduate… Tom Neal: So I actually took a second undergraduate degree, but in architecture, you can do a four-year degree, but then you have to have a two-year master's in order to have a qualifying degree to be professionally licensed. Or you can do a five-year degree, which qualifies you for professional licensing. So I went and spent two more years, combined with my other undergraduates, to get a B-Arch, which is a five-year degree. In hindsight, I wish I had gotten a master's, because later, I wound up teaching at TCC, and if I had had a master's, I could have continued teaching. But anyway, that's... Maty Bishop-Baldwin: So while you were there, you said there were no protections for LGBT people. Tom Neal: Correct. 8 �Mary Bishop-Baldwin: But yet, you were willing to put your face and your name out there and say, hey, I'm gay, and we need these protections. What gave you the strength and courage to do that when you knew that you could be expelled just for being gay? Tom Neal: Well, I don't think they were actually doing… I don't know that they would have done that. I guess they could have technically, but I don't think they would have because they'd have to, they'd lose way too much of the university. But two, I would go back to my blessed mother whose, courage in life, kind of informed, my, I don't know, maybe it's the Zodiac is somewhat esoteric, but, Leo, I mean, I'm like I'm right and they're wrong. Dennis Neill: Could you post posters about your meetings? Were you undercover… Tom Neal: No, we were not undercover and in fact I think we had student funding like any other student organization. Somebody else had won that battle before I got there and because they started, I was not there then. But every student organization needs a faculty sponsor, and our faculty sponsor was a groundbreaking African-American professor, Dr. Henderson- I can't remember his first name, not gay, not even remotely gay, but committed to the notion that people, all people, should be treated fairly, and as a black man understanding some of that struggle. Dr. Henderson agreed to be the faculty sponsor and, like I say he'd been that for some time. He didn't really do anything day to day. You know we had to have a signature, I think once a year and yeah, so you know there was another advantage. My blessed father paid for my tuition, so I wasn't dependent on scholarships. I had a certain amount of economic invulnerability. I went back to OU when I was 29, and at 29, hopefully you've got your act together a little bit better and you know I'm like… Dennis Neill: what was the name of the organization? Tom Neal: That's a good question, Dennis. I can't remember. I could probably Google it, it's probably out there with like everything else. Dennis Neill: So, being in an architectural program at OU, did you have any background on Bruce Goff and his role at OU? Do you want... about what you encountered at OU and then the subsequent history, if you know about how OU kind of redeemed Bruce Goff? Tom Neal: Well, it's really interesting because I wound up again my last year- I had a little extra time, so I was involved as a student representative of different things, like we had a lecture committee, and I was the student rep and this kind of stuff. And I remember having lunch. We had an Englishman who was one of our professors there and they brought a speaker- in no idea who that speaker was. I was invited to lunch at the faculty club or whatever, and we were having lunch with him and they were talking about Bruce Goff. But at that point he was like we don't talk about the fact that Bruce Goff was a gay man and that the university was hostile to him during some of that time, and I of course brought that up and I thought the English guy was going to kind of have a little fainting spell perhaps. But yeah, no, certainly, even then Bruce Goff has certainly been radically embraced by the university. Now wasn't as much then. They weren't, but 9 �they were proud of his work. They just didn't want to talk about the- you know the not so pretty history of how the university treated him. Dennis Neill: If you go into the architectural school at OU now, do you see evidence of Bruce Goff? Tom Neal: I would imagine, though I have not been back in some years. I haven't been in that building since I served on the Tulsa Preservation Commission for three years and we had a training session at OU and that's the last time I was there, but that was when Dewey Bartlett was mayor. So that gives you- I can't remember the date on that, but that's been seven or eight years at least, if not maybe longer. Dennis Neill: Where were you when you first learned about HIV-AIDS? Tom Neal: Oh, absolutely, I lived in Los Angeles, which is one of the epicenters. LA, New York, San Francisco were all hit hard and I had a couple of kind of best older, best friend, gay guys who had been my neighbors and they kind of adopted me. They were like my gay uncles, and they started. My friend Kerry got sick first and then wound up... it was the classic early, what are we talking? Nineteen, eighty-three, probably about eighty-three, because I graduated from Rice in eighty and lived a couple years in Dallas, went to California and Kerry and Phillip were partners. We lived in the same loft building in downtown Los Angeles before it was stylish to do so, by the way, it was right in between Little Tokyo, which was nice, and Skid Row, which was not so nice, and we were closer to Skid Row. But they were my neighbors there and then we also wound up living in an apartment building in mid-Wilshire, much nicer part of town. Kerry got sick, wound up in part of the big hospital, public hospital. It was east of downtown and in those days people got pneumonia, they died. It's that fast and nobody knew what the hell was going on. You know Kerry… digressing slightly, well, he was from Indiana, so he went home, Philip went with him, I flew back. In those days it was prior to 9-11, so you could like, I actually took a thing of sushi because he wanted sushi. So I carried sushi halfway across the country and then he couldn't eat it because he just wasn't feeling well. Those were kind of dire days. And I remember going to get my first HIV test, which at that time nobody in Los Angeles was doing it. The only place was the center in Long Beach. You drove 30 miles to Long Beach and then you waited for two weeks because it was not an instant test, and thanks be to God. You know I'm- the term had not been invented yet- but I realized that I'm probably demisexual, which means I kind of like to know people before I have sex with them. I'm not going to go into too much sex here, but so I think that probably might have…maybe didn't get infected because of that, because I'm like I just am not comfortable with this and so, but that was not the ethos at the time. Dennis Neill: I'd like to spend a little bit more time about your personal knowledge of HIV/AIDS, since it's shaped generations, yeah, yeah, yeah. So you first encountered it in LA and you've been in Dallas and Tulsa. Just talk a little bit more about your path in activism particularly related to HIV/AIDS. 10 �Tom Neal: I think to be honest, I focused more on civil rights issues because there were already a lot of people working on HIV issues, particularly when I wound up back in Tulsa after 93. TOHR had the testing program that later became HOPE. So those kind of were covered when I was involved in TOHR leadership. Of course we were, they were us and we were they and you know being supportive of the two programs. it's just, I don't know, it's just, I mean I'm a regular visitor here for the testing program. So I even brought my… I had a foster kid for a while and I brought my foster kid because he's like I need to get tested. And I said, and my foster kid was straight, very straight, extremely straight, and I said, Nathan, your risk factors are really, really low. I mean, I'm sure we can do this, but I don't see…What I didn't know, the other tests they do, along with the HIV test, is syphilis. Yeah, my foster kid tested positive for that. So we had a little conversation about safer sex as well as the concept of statutory rape, because I think the young lady with whom he'd been involved, who apparently was the initiator, I said it doesn't matter if she initiates it, if she's 14, you're going to prison. He was 17. So yeah, sorry, I have a little ADD, and so we, my conversations, are almost always meandering, so I don't know really how to add to that. It's always been kind of part of, I mean, I feel, on some level, I think any of us, you know gay men, but lesbians too, not necessarily for the same reason. We've all kind of been informed and scarred by that experience, because… Dennis Neill: Have you lost many acquaintances or friends to AIDS. Tom Neal: Some, probably would have been more if I'd spent more time in more exclusively gay circles. But, like I say, in Los Angeles I was going to architecture school. And the majority of the people I was around were heterosexual. So at least in that time their exposure and their risk factors were a lot lower. So enough, particularly Kerry and Philip. I mean I remember I kept up with Philip after Kerry died and Philip was from, he was from Massachusetts and went back there and I remember thinking I need to call, I need to call, I need to call see how he's doing. But I kept putting it off because I was really I was afraid that I would hear that he had died. And I finally called and I got his mother and he was, he was very, very Italian Catholic family, you know. So I mean, that was his Boston identity and we had a sad conversation, because she was like she- not her exact words, but it was like honey, you know. Now he's gone, you know. So anyway, yeah, I don't know. Dennis Neill: I should have asked you this earlier: design has been kind of your life. What was your stimulus that got you so interested in design work and was there any other career path that you considered other than architectural? Tom Neal: Well, I published a newspaper for eight years, so without any formal journalistic training other than the writing that I alluded to at Holland Hall, and then if you're in an art history program, basically art history is dealt with by writing about it, right? So I think I developed those but, and that I kind of more fell into might also have been kind of an outgrowth from the work with GLAAD, an awareness of how critical media is to our community towards representation. 11 �But the architecture stuff, I think it was always an interest. So my mother is from a little tiny town called Wewoka in east central Oklahoma and my grandfather had a barber shop in downtown Wewoka next to the movie theater. He'd always wanted to be a physician, but his father had what we now call Alzheimer's or dementia and wound up in the state. My great-grandfather would have been in the state hospital in Norman, because that's all they had, that's all they could do. Tom Neal: So he wound up being a barber because he had, like I don't know, half a dozen siblings and somebody had to help take care of them. So and my grandmother learned to be a beautician. They had the barber shop in front and the beautician shop in the back and in those days, you had magazines galore, right, because pre-Internet we didn't all look at our phones, so you had like the hunting magazines and the sports magazines in the barber shop in the back they had like House Beautiful, House and Garden and whatever those kind of things, and some of them would show one of the magazines would have plans, would have the floor plans of the houses, and I remember being you know little kid, I was fascinated. I would sit in the barber shop or in the beauty shop, depending, and look at the magazines and study the plans. The interest was there. I also think that if you think about left brain, right brain and wiring the way, I think I have a memory which also fits with an art history degree. I have a strong visual memory, much more so than other things, so like for love or for money, I can probably not remember the name of a song or song lyrics. That kind of information is like gone as soon as it's in my head it's gone, but visual stuff stays with me and, by way of example, years ago I was, I had worked for 10 years doing kitchen bath design for Home Depot while I kind of did my practice on the side. So I met a lot of people. It's a downtown store, very diverse, you know north side, south side, midtown, wherever- and I'd gone into Petty's- and God rest its soul right. So for something I didn't usually shop there- and there was an older, very distinguished couple and I said, oh, Tom, how nice to see you and I'm going… Usually I can remember faces but I'm like I have no idea who these people are, not a clue. You helped us with our kitchen, this, that and the other, and we still love it three or four years later. And they said: and that island. And I said, oh, the island. Oh, wait, a minute now did we do this, this? And this wasn't the island, kind of like this. I remembered the island. I could not remember who they were, but I could remember the visual, the design that we did for that. I think for better, for worse, that's where my brain wiring is. And I'm at the risk of being immodest, I'm pretty good at what I do because I think I'm working with my natural tendencies or skillset. Right. Dennis Neill: So you bring up your interest in writing and, excuse me, journalism. Let's talk a little bit more about your early introduction into publication and writing. And I do recall, right, Tom, that you were a writer for the Parachute. And I believe that was Chuck Breckridge. Tom Neal: Who's still in town. Yes. Reverend Chuck. Good. That'll be wonderful. Dennis Neill: So just talk us through, kind of chronologically, your interest in journalism, how you got involved and how the new world has impacted journalism and why you decided to stop publishing. 12 �Tom Neal: So I came back to Tulsa, I, at that point was, I mean, I had my little retail store that I wanted to do, but I also needed something else to make a little bit more money. And so Chuck was doing a newspaper, he was based in Wichita, but he was distributing the paper here. And he, I think, offered a job to sell advertising for him. So I took that with the understanding I would also write, I would write to him, I'd be the local writer. And I did that for him for a few months before I realized that I could do it myself and cut out the boss, which maybe is not very nice, but, and so that's when I started Tulsa Family News, title, definitely deliberately ironic. And but with, we were, I had an AP subscription, it was, the intention was to be within the boundaries of my skills, as good and as serious of a newspaper as we could do. And I did that, I think it was eight years. I later, the store closed because the lease ended. And I was also, I don't smoke. And being in a smoky bar till two o'clock in the morning, most of the nights of the week was just a little much. And I wound up taking a job at Home Depot and fell into the design position then. And I was just burning myself the candle at both ends, it was just too much to work full time, do the newspaper. And I finally, after eight years, just said, I’ve, I just, I can't do this. It was right on the edge of the transformation because of the Internet and that kind of thing. If you think about Dennis and Mary, when I came back to Tulsa, we were just beginning to have cell phones, because I remember the number I still had today is one that I got through the LGBT business group that, there was somebody offering cell phones at a discount to the group, and that was my first cell phone. And then personal computers were just coming in, well, had just started coming in when I was at OU in 1989, because they had the first very rudimentary CAD programs, Computer Aided Drafting. At the time I was doing this it met a need in the community, in my opinion, continue to fight battles, like trying to get Tulsa City County Public Library to let us be in the library, free distribution, which they offered without question or restriction to everybody until we ask, God bless Pat Woodrum. And then they changed the rules so that they didn't have to let us in. And I think that went on until I, let's see if I can remember his name, he was a County Commissioner at the time, and he's since, I think he lives mostly in Buena Vista, Colorado these days, but I got a hold of him and said, this would probably be a really good First Amendment lawsuit, and really embarrassing for the City County Library system that they are not allowing a publication in when their whole purpose is to promote publications and reading, and shortly after that the policy changed. Dennis Neill: To allow you back in? Tom Neal: Yeah. To allow us, yeah. Dennis Neill: Do you recall what time frame we're talking about, and how long it took to resolve? 13 �Tom Neal: I think I was doing the publication between about 94, 93, 94, and eight years later, so around 2000, so it was sometime in that period. Maybe his name is Bob, I could look it up, but yeah, yeah. You would recognize the name, yeah. Dennis Neill: And was it every two months, is that when… Tom Neal: Every month. Every month. Dennis Neill: And then who actually printed the publication? Tom Neal: Well, so that was another thing. I got turned down left and right by printers, by other people, and I finally happened to talk to Dave, I can't remember Dave's last name, more of those escaping names, but he was the publisher of the Claremore Daily News, and I drove up to Claremore, and they published it for me, and then I went back to Claremore, got it, and then I dragged my backside all over town distributing it, you know. So it was pretty much a one-person show, me, me, and me. Dennis Neill: But now, how was John Christjohn… Tom Neal: At the time, he and I were living together… Dennis Neill: As partners? Tom Neal: Yeah and we had met in Dallas and then he moved up here and we're still friends. Full disclosure, he is a tenant in one of my garage apartments. It's kind of hard to find a place to live when you have three or four dogs and no money. So not trying to throw him under the bus too much. But anyway, so he wrote for me because he was kind of part of it and sometimes, he helped with parts of it. I had a number of writers. My friend Merry Schepers, I think wrote, something about the handy lesbian or something. She did home improvement stuff. There was Mark Wright who's an attorney, Native American attorney who I think lives in DC now and he would do food reviews and honest God, the ladies who started Wild Fork, he wrote a horrible, horrible, mean review of them. And I'm like, I'm gonna publish it. Try not to censor my writers. And they were furious at me for years and did not believe me that I, they thought I'd written it. And I'm like, I'm not that much of a foodie and no, there is a person, I'm not gonna tell you his name because that's part of the deal, but I did not write it. And I think they may have forgiven me, but for about 10 years I'm pretty sure they didn't forgive me, so. Dennis Neill: How about Dyke Devine? Was she a column in your paper? You recall that? Tom Neal: Maybe. I don't remember. Dennis Neill: I think that might have been Anna Dodwell that wrote it. Tom Neal: Yeah, it might have been. Yeah, yeah, because Anna and I are still, I don't think she lives here now. Tom Neal: Yes, she does. 14 �Tom Neal: I know we, I think we're Facebook connected, but you know. Yeah, yeah. Dennis Neill: So looking over your eight years of publications, what do you consider your greatest achievement, like a storyline or investigative report? What is one of your proudest moments of being a publisher? Tom Neal: Two things. I think I did, early on, did an interview with Susan Savage, which, I mean, getting a major, to our city, public official to interview with an LGBT publication, I think that was kind of a nice little coup. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: She was mayor at the time. Tom Neal: She was mayor at the time. I kind of had to shame her into it, so, but we got there. And, and then I did an interview with Steve Largent, who was either running for Congress, no, I think he was running for Congress, but later was our congressman, first district congressman, with whom I had tremendous political, theological and philosophical differences, but he was always very, very civil. He was a very decent man, at least interacting with him as a person. I like those, those two things. I think just surviving for eight years is maybe an accomplishment. Speaker 3: What was the rest of the question? Tom Neal: There was something. Dennis Neill: That was really it. How about a low, where you really feel like... Tom Neal: The lowest low, and you might appreciate this, is when I misspelled Tahlequah in the headline above the fold. That chapped my backside. You needed a copy editor, didn't you? But it was me, me, me, me, and me. I was, I was, and it was like, it was in print. I had however many copies I had printed every month before I even realized. I'm like, oh, something about some community organizing in Tahlequah or something with Northeastern State. I don't remember that. All I remember is that I screwed it up with the spelling. That, that really, I mean, I'm sure there are other things. I think there may have been a story that they jumped and then disappeared. But, considering that that has happened in major, in like the Tulsa World and other publications, and they had a lot more people to help them than I did, maybe I'll cut myself some slack. Dennis Neill: So, Mary, you have some other questions around journalism. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: Let's see, when you were writing for Chuck Breckenridge for his publication, and you thought, I can do this myself, how did it feel to go out on your own in competition with him, the man who had been your boss? Tom Neal: Well, we had not worked together for very long. I mean, it was probably only maybe three or four months. And again, I have tried over the years to make a point to be civil with people, even with whom I've had an argument in the past, or with whom I have lots of disagreements. I mean, God rest her and Joe's soul, but Nancy MacDonald and I did not see eye to eye on a whole lot of stuff, and I was very vocal about it, and I wrote about it at times, and pissed off…I think there are still gay men in this community for 15 �whom Nancy was a saint, and they're angry at me about it. But she was like another mother, or at least an aunt, and Joe and my father are the same generation, and he practiced at St. John's, he was an anesthesiologist as well. So, I mean, I guess my point is, I kind of strayed away from your original question, but my point is, we've got to be nice to each other. Even if we, I mean, I'm sure I pissed you [Dennis] off about something somewhere along the way, though you've always been so kind and gracious to me, you know. So, I'm sure there have been other people. Well, Tim and I have struggled, you know. God bless him, but even we, these days at least, I think are civil. Yes, sir? Dennis Neill: So, what was your competition during that period of time? Of course, the Gayly has continued to publish over this period of time, and just knowledge about other publications would be very helpful during your era, or really any of the time that you weren't even publishing, your interest in the other journalistic world reaching out to our community. Tom Neal: Really, other than the Parachute, there have been things before. Oklahoma City, I mean, the Gayly has always been kind of OKC-centric, you know. I mean, and it was, maybe they're doing better now, but at that time they really, they were distributed in Tulsa, but they didn't really cover Tulsa to a meaningful degree. I think Chuck got busy with other, I don't know that he continued, I don't remember how long he continued the Parachute after that. Next thing I know, he's here and he's working in a religious capacity rather than this. To be honest, Dennis, I don't think there was much. But again, about the time I was shutting down was about the time that everything, the Internet exploded, you didn't need a local news. When I started, you couldn't get this news any place else to any significant degree. I was going through AP specifically, Associated Press, specifically looking for stories of interest to the community. The Tulsa World was not covering LGBT plus stuff, and the local broadcast media, and of course I'm a print snob anyway, so, I think TV broadcast is kind of stupid news, but it has reach. Dennis Neill: So do you have any background on the Star or the Metro Star? I think they may have come after you. Tom Neal: I don't remember them much, to be honest. Dennis Neill: I guess there was some perspective, but also a publication around it. Tom Neal: Yeah, I just, again, since I don't really go out, I mean, and that was true even when I wasn't 68 years old. Dennis Neill: And, as a sign of the times, this is the month that the Gayly had to go all digital, they no longer do hard print. Tom Neal: I did not know that, wow. Dennis Neill: Yeah, Robin's been so loyal, continue that publication, but just financially realized that she could not continue to sustain a hard copy. 16 �Tom Neal: You don't do journalism for the money. It's like teaching a TCC, you don't do it for the money. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: I can verify that. Tom Neal: Yes, ma'am. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: Adjunct? No, I meant about journalism. Tom Neal: Oh, yeah, about journalism, yeah, yeah, yeah. Dennis Neill: So, Tom, let's talk a little bit more about your role and knowledge and involvement with OHR, then TOHR, and then Oklahomans for Equality. So we first formed the organization in 1980. When was your first exposure to what was then OHR? Tom Neal: 1980? Probably about three years after that, and I think it had become TOHR at that point. Dennis Neill: 1985. Tom Neal: Okay. Maybe it was, yeah, maybe, yeah. I don't know. I do remember going down and going to the Aaronson Auditorium, and there was Doug Hartson, greeter par excellence, and, it was, there was always kind of a program, I've told the kids running this place they need to go back and do that some, they need to have periodic meetings and a program of some kind, but we'll see. And then, like I say, and then I was back at OU, so I was out of the picture, and I was in Dallas, and then I was back from Dallas, so... Dennis Neill: And you said in 84 was when you came back to Tulsa, is that right? Tom Neal: Yeah, I think, I think, yeah, that's why I wasn't around for OHR. I spent, maybe, I'm fuzzy with numbers, it's kind of like song lyrics and titles, I get, I have to have something to tie a memory to, but class of 80, Rice, two years in Dallas, I thought it was four years, but maybe three or four years in Los Angeles, and then back, and then working in Tulsa, probably for two or three years before I went to OU in 87. Somehow that math doesn't add up, so, maybe I was in one of those places less long than I remember, so. Dennis Neill: So you would have been dating my roommate, Mike Williams, and that would have been around 87 and 88. Tom Neal: Yeah, right before I went to OU, and that's when you and John first met, if memory serves me, and you were in that house over on Cincinnati or Boston, one of those places. Dennis Neill: Yeah, Boston Court. Tom Neal: Yeah, and I think I just signed a carport for you guys. Dennis Neill: Uh-huh, that's correct. Tom Neal: I forgot about that. 17 �Dennis Neill: So tell me a little bit about that time frame, so you were here for, I guess, a short period of time. Tom Neal: A couple years. Dennis Neill: Were you dating Mike while you were in Tulsa, or were you also... Tom Neal: No, I, we petered out, I don't know, I don't remember what happened, but yeah, I was dating him when I was in Tulsa. There's another guy with red hair, whose name I can't remember. That was when Kathleen, when I first went to work for her, she worked out of her house over by, well, kind of not far from your house, that same neighborhood. And then she went into this old red brick building over here off of, over on 3rd Street, it's kind of isolated by itself, Detroit, right, 4th and Detroit, right there, and she worked there, and then I went to OU. I'll be blunt, I don't think I've had great luck with relationships. Mr. Christjohn being one of the last ones, and it is flawed and toxic in many respects, but it's of many years' acquaintanceship. Dennis Neill: Then, 83, 84, you're back, I mean, sorry, 93, 94, you're back in Tulsa. Tom Neal: Right. Dennis Neill: You've got the store going on Silver Star, you've got your publication going, and then how did the TOHR come on your radar when you came back and your involvement, including being on the board and president? Tom Neal: Yeah, well, I got involved because I got involved in Pride, because I went to that first, I just was barely back in town and went to Pride, and it was in Mohawk Park, much to my chagrin. It was like hidden, and it was swampy, we'd had rains, not surprising, early summer in Tulsa, it was rainy, that's flood land, and it was just a big stinkin' mess. Dennis Neill: And do you recall, was TOHR actually the sponsor, or was that when the bars were still doing Pride? Tom Neal: I think it was the bars, it was the bars, because, and I had kind of an in with it, because I was, I had just started renting space from John and, was it John and Steve, who owned the Silver Star, and so I got involved in organizing it, and pushed to move it, and we moved it to Owen Park. Dennis Neill: So the next year? Tom Neal: The next year. Dennis Neill: So would that be, do you think, 94 or 95, or can you kind of? Tom Neal: Probably 94, probably 94. And that was one of the years that Mom and Dad lent me the truck, and that was, and we think, I think it was in Owen Park for a couple of years, maybe, and then other people took it over and it went different places, I mean, at one point, the parade went on Brookside, right? Dennis Neill: Yes. 18 �Tom Neal: On Riverside. Dennis Neill: The information we have, and you'll probably have a little more since you're the board president doing this, you might recall that Greg Gatewood got very involved and helped organize the 1998 Pride, which was down the sidewalks, because we didn't have a permit. Tom Neal: Right, I remember that, I covered that. Dennis Neill: And so I think Nancy and Greg worked together, and then in 99, Greg pursued the permit. So that was the first time we had it at what is now Dream Keepers, which was the Veterans Park, and we're not exactly sure when TOHR stepped back in to run Pride, but you probably were present at about around that time, I think. Tom Neal: So I think probably it's very possible that I might have kind of made that happen, that the bartenders, the bar crew kind of they were still there but kind of stepped back and I think they were only doing it because nobody else was. We also had a lot of pushback from people who were very uncomfortable moving out of the far reaches of Mohawk Park because Mohawk felt safe, and I had Owen Park, particularly at that time, a fairly neglected part of the city. it's a long way from Edison Street. It's the only major street through there. Y'all are still gonna be pretty safe and isolated in there, but it's got shade and it doesn't flood, you know. So I mean it was pretty prosaic in some place in this time, because it was definitely before Greg, Deborah Starnes and IDeborah was president at TOHR and we signed the lease for the building on Brookside that now that had a sushi place recently in the bottom, over at near Weber's Root Beer. You know it's kind of a 1940s building and owned by a local slumlord. We got lucky that we wrote into the contract that we had to make sure that the elevator was working, which apparently hadn't worked for ten years, and he had to drop some change to get it working. But we got the working elevator. I think we poured a tiny bit of concrete at the front step to make a semi-ramp to get people in and that was where you know there was, and Peterson- Claudette Peterson, was up there and one of my memories is when we were trying to get it ready to use, there was no big room in there. It had been a dental practice, is my memory, and so there are all these little rooms and we got in there and it was the bunch of guys from FUSO, which was an AfricanAmerican men's HIV outreach organization, and there's nothing like having four or five black queens with sledgehammers and me taking out the solid plaster and metal lath walls between these like five or six rooms to create the bigger room so we'd actually have a meeting space up there and fortunately they were not structural. I did check, I did check, but yeah, so we, got that all out and created that room and, I wound up putting a flagpole made out of just a galvanized metal pipe from Home Depot and clamps- because, again, we had no money, we had no budget- up on the top of the elevator shaft and we had this enormous five-by-eight flag that I bought through my store, and it kept getting stolen. People would come and take it, take it, but, yeah, but it was remarkable because suddenly, Tulsa, Oklahoma, with relatively little LGBT plus visibility, there's this big-ass gay pride flag flying over Brookside. It was really kind of lovely. Deborah Starnes and I actually personally put whatever limited funds we had at risk by signing that lease because we were personally on the hook for it. 19 �Dennis Neill: So what was the stimulus of moving from where we are at 39th and Harvard? And who actually did the research to find the space? Tom Neal: That space? I think of Deborah and I… Dennis Neill: On Brookside, did you look at several different locations? Tom Neal: I think so at one point. Now, Tim Gillian would be a good person to talk to about that, because I know he was involved in some of the researching, because I remember- and Nancy was involved as well, because at one point, we went and looked at the freaking Ambassador Hotel as a gay pride center. It was a ruin at the time before he had been renovated into this. obviously, top-flight hotel. It had been empty for at least 10 years, maybe 20 years. We, I remember looking at that. We looked at what is now the Circle Cinema. This is obscure, lost, almost lost, facts, isn't it? Dennis Neill: Yeah, we actually looked at it again in 2022. I mean 2002. Tom Neal: Yeah, Circle Cinema, part of the back roof or something was coming down on it. Somehow, and I don't know if Nancy got like Nancy was pushing, she was, she was a suburbanist at heart, so she was always pushing…Oh, we can find this shopping center out here, and I'm like we need to be more urban. Gay people use that term broadly and generically. 41st and Hudson is not an ideal location, though they made it work there, you know so. So, yeah, so that we, yeah, we did that and it was there for a while. And then there was Steve H, I don't remember. Took over Horn, yeah, came after me, and then Greg and Kerry. Then at that point I'd step back. Dennis Neill: And was it your store that was in the center? Because there's that store… Tom Neal: At a certain point I think I just gave or sold. I don't think I mostly gave the leftover merchandise I did to the center to use to sell for their benefit. Tom Neal: I don't think, because once I once- you know Steve and John, God bless himhad some dude out of Oklahoma City who thought he could- he also had a newspaper, very short-lived, and thought he could have a newspaper and have a store and still live in Oklahoma City, and so they basically said: eh, we're doubling your rent and I'm like this is not a viable project at double rent, it's barely viable at the current rent. Thanks, guys, no hard feelings. That's when I kind of shut it down, I think at one point I tried to do some sales out of one of the MCC churches, but it wasn't really…Tulsa's a challenge because there is no really gay community, physical, geographical gay community. Dennis Neill: During your period as president on the board we still have the testing clinic. I interviewed Jeremy Simmons a couple of months ago and he recalls that we did create the name Hope while it was at TOHR and all he can remember is it was kind of like a committee decision to come up with Hope. He couldn't really remember the individual that came up with that name, any recollection. 20 �Tom Neal: I don't know that. I was not part of those conversations. My recollection is they had decided and there were problems with some of the state funding- the state was being kind of homophobic is my recollection, but I don't put money on that oneand they- Jeremy in particular and others- really felt like they needed to separate from TOHR in order to continue to get the funding that they were getting from the state. And some of us were really opposed to that, just probably more because we were being cantankerous and like no, no change is scary, you know. They came in and did a really good reading of the bylaws and came in and did an emergency ambush meeting and basically just overrode the vote and separated themselves out, which probably in hindsight I guess that was the right thing to have done. Dennis Neill: Were you president at that point in time? Tom Neal: I think I might have been. Dennis Neill: And so, maybe is that when you left maybe Dee Beasley became president, or who was your vice president. Do you recall? Tom Neal: Um, no, I do not recall, but Steve Horn succeeded me. Directly after me was Steve Horn, and then, directly after him, he got a job in Dallas or someplace out of town, and then it was Greg. The only person I can think… Dennis Neill: I think maybe Dee after… Tom Neal: I don’t remember, I don’t… Dennis Neill: Dee was only president for about three months Tom Neal: I don't know when that was. The only person I would mention because he was a stalwart. John Stanley was on my board. He wasn't vice president; he was just a great trooper who would do whatever he could to help and he passed. Dennis Neill: Fortunately, we do have an interview with him. Morgan [Allen], I think around 2002. So we have his transcript on our website. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: In 2002?? Dennis Neill: No, I’m sorry, in 22. Yeah, yeah, 2022. Tom Neal: I knew what you meant. No, well, and Morgan sang a really plaintive appellation, a cappella song, at his memorial service here. Yeah, it's just achingly beautiful, and I know her from Trinity Choir. She's in the choir, I'm not, and I asked her if she would do it and it was really kind. Dennis Neill: So, Tom, coming back to the period in the 1990s when you were acting with the TOHR, do you remember when you first got involved with the organization and what kind of caused you to be so interested in taking action and a leadership role in the organization? 21 �Tom Neal: I think I more fell into it than anything else. There was maybe a vacuum. You know somebody needed to do it and nobody else seemed to be stepping up again, coming back and doing Pride literally within a week, a couple of weeks, of having returned to the city, like end of May and coming in June, and pride was in June still then. And then the next year, and you know just the realization this could be done better. And so next year, I kind of did that, I think, a couple years, and then, like I say, Debra Starnes and I got along pretty well and she ran for president and then I think she had something that she had to step down and I was vice president and so became president. I don't remember if I got reelected in my own right or not, if I just finished out her term, I just don't remember at this point. But proud of the fact that though we did not own it, but for the first time in Tulsa's history there was a physical LGBT plus center for the community Dennis Neill: Speaking of that, Greg recalls, Greg Gatewood recalls when you first put the signage up and Greg mentioned that, he said: if we put that sign up, I know there's going to be a car wreck on Brookside by people eyeing that sign and he said that day we put it up, sure enough there was a fender bender right in front of the building because somebody was looking at the sign and not paying attention. So do you recall some of those early days of the center, some of the vandalism? Tom Neal: I know we had a little bit of vandalism. I don't remember a lot of details, I think maybe somebody broke the front door one time, Dennis Neill: The glass twice. Tom Neal: Was it twice? Maybe I'm a little bit of a Pollyanna. I try to see the positive. So I maybe, I just don't remember. I mainly remember the flag being stolen because I personally was up there on the roof putting it back up and buying another one and so forth. But just in general, the only other thing I can really remember distinctly is when there was an event for Chaz Bono. You know Cher's son these days. At the time I think she still identified as a woman and I remember taking pictures of Chaz and Nancy McDonald talking in that hallway, in that great hall or small great hall that we created. Dennis Neill: I think she was here, wasn't she for a fundraiser? I believe we had it at the downtown Doubletree. I can't remember if it was for TOHR or if it was for PFLAG. Tom Neal: Could have been either, could have been either. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Dennis Neill: And were you involved with PFLAG through these years? Tom Neal: Certainly, when I was doing the newspaper, I was very supportive of PFLAG and I think I would assume that I probably donated advertising to them, certainly covered events that they had them. I seem to recall that they were often meeting at Fellowship Congregational there on Harvard and somewhere along the way became friends with the late Reverend Russell Bennett, great, great hero of mine, again kind of taking the stand back in the day when very few people were. I mean in those days, if you remember, again, before we started interviewing, we were talking about NCCJ [National Conference for Christians and Jews] and sometimes not always having support from parts of the community from whom you might have expected to get it, and I remember 22 �that Russell was out there very, very supportive, even at times when, for example, All Souls was not. They were just kind of ducking the issue, which is ironic because they were very welcoming of LGBT people as individuals, but they were not putting any of their credibility as a congregation on the line at the time, or at least that was my perception of things. Obviously not where they are today. You know so, but at that time, you know also, you know my parish Trinity was supportive of individuals, but not as out there. That whole denomination has made progress. Likewise, you know the Methodists and the Presbyterians. Dennis Neill: And was this about the time the Say No to Hate Coalition formed, or was that after your time? Do you think? Tom Neal: I think after. Again, I'm not the best person with dates. Dennis Neill: Yeah, I think it might have been after, because I know at one time I was fairly involved with it. But then Laura was very, very involved. I think she chaired it for a while. That was probably when she was president in 2004 - 2007, time frame. So talk a little bit about some of your highs and lows while you were so involved with TOHR in those early 90s. Tom Neal: I think I kind of feel like I've covered those. I mean, really. Dennis Neill: Were you having monthly meetings then? Y Tom Neal: Yeah, I think so. I think so. Dennis Neill: At that center? Tom Neal: I think so, I think so at the center, yeah. Not enormously attended, but I haven't seen enormous attendance of anything in the community since maybe the really early days at Aaronson, when it was literally almost the only game in town. So, other than I guess the bars that were all over the place. Certainly with the Internet, with people meeting each other electronically these days, I mean, there's what, maybe three bars left now, and I don't go to bars anyway. It was already a somewhat scattered community compared to maybe Dallas or Houston, where you had, a physical center to the places. And I think with the changes in media, it's even more scattered. Dennis Neill: So are you comfortable being called an activist? Tom Neal: Yeah, sure. I think it's a worthy title. I don't think these days I would make that claim anymore. I've stepped back, I’ve really focused on my, my work, my design practice. I don't remember if I mentioned to you, but I'm taking a class at TU, which I love being on campus. It's, they call it lifelong learning. It's not for credit. I call it classes for old people. It's really good because since I work out of my home and my work companions are a dog and three cats, it's nice to interact with like… Dennis Neill: What are you taking at TU? 23 �Tom Neal: I am taking Spanish. I'm just finishing my fourth semester there, motivated, prompted by a trip to Spain with one of my nephews. And I had been using Duolingo to try to learn some Spanish. And I came back from that trip feeling like I needed more formal instruction. And originally thought I'd try to take something at TCC. I had taught adjunct there for nine semesters, but they didn't have anything that wasn't online. And I wanted an in-person class. And then I live literally seven minutes by bicycle from TU. I'm like, I live across from a major university. Let me see what they have to offer. And I wound up, and it was very interesting as this long-haired senior citizen walking into a classroom full of mostly freshmen, 18- and 19-year-olds, whose eyes are getting big. It's like, who is this old guy in the class? And I'm looking like, God, they look like they're 14. It's been a really good experience. And my Spanish is progressing. Dennis Neill: Cool. So at TCC, what were you teaching? Tom Neal: I taught both art appreciation and humanities one. Dennis Neill: Did you feel welcome as an adjunct professor at TCC? Tom Neal: Yes, certainly. No issues because I was gay. Well, adjuncts are overworked and underappreciated, generally speaking. Every, probably every place in the nation, but it was a good experience. I stumbled into it. It was actually a random conversation I was having with another person, closer to my age, in the men's locker room, because I used to work for 10 years, maybe, well, maybe it's 20 years. Many years I worked out at the TCC Fitness Center because it was so close to Home Depot where I was working. And I had a conversation with a guy named Ralph saying, my undergrads in art history. I'd love to teach someday. And he said, hmm, my wife's in charge of making those assignments. I said, oh, well, tell her I would be interested. And a couple months later, I get a call at 4.45 PM on a Friday saying, we really, somebody's dropped out. And could you teach this class starting on Tuesday at 10 a.m.? Indeed, I can, but I had never seen the textbook. I hadn't seen a syllabus. I was cramming on Monday to start teaching on Tuesday, but I had a good time. The pay is crap, but I very much, and I wound up teaching initially, mostly an art appreciation class for a program they called Accelerate, where TCC took its concurrent enrollment classes out to public high schools. Students in Tulsa can take a class at TCC. Concurrent enrollment sometimes means they take it on campus. But in this case, particularly because not every student is mobile, we wound up…I wound up teaching at Tulsa Central, Hale, East Central, and then Webster and Edison. Those last two more than any other, repeated times. And it was great. I loved, I had the best and the brightest. For example, East Central is a pretty rough school. It looks like a prison, and it had high security when you walk in. But the kids I was working with were brilliant. And it was such a good experience. And then, again, Humanities I on campus was not bad. I liked that as well. That was at Metro Campus. It hasn't happened lately, but for a few years I would be randomly going around Tulsa, and somebody would say, hey, did you teach Humanities at TCC? I said, yeah. And mostly people said, I took your class. I loved your class. It made you feel really good. 24 �Dennis Neill: So, as an activist, what do you consider kind of your crown achievement? Would you say whether it's through the newspaper or your active involvement in organizations? What really gives you comfort about the view you took about being an activist in the community? Tom Neal: I think it's not any single thing, Dennis. I think it is a general pushing, expanding the envelope, pushing things forward, making it a little better than it was before. The process at OU that I worked on towards getting a nondiscrimination policy, we didn't get it, but somebody did after us. But I think the work that we did helped move us in that direction. Clearly, I think that the fact that we're sitting in this wonderful building today has its origins in the thinking that people like Nancy and Greg and... Dennis Neill: Okay. And you were talking a little bit about your activism and you feeling like it's not just one event, but you want to expand it a little bit more? Tom Neal: So, I think, I don't know whether we chopped this off or not, but I was saying that, here we are in this beautiful, wonderful building. And I think, again, back to the notion that maybe it's not any single thing that I accomplished, but being part of the process of moving us forward as a community, that, the origins of this building, to some degree, are in the building that Deborah and I signed the lease for over on Brookside. In the thinking, Nancy McDonald was very involved, Greg Gatewood…each of us working to the recognition that we need a physical place to anchor the community, particularly in a community that is kind of scattered, to all parts of the city. And I think I helped advance that. I think, maybe like before we started the interview, we were talking about our interaction with the Jewish community and maybe, helping people there to be more aware of, sometimes the intersection between LGBT issues and Jewish issues, particularly in terms of our shared history around, living through the Nazi regime. not identical experiences, obviously, but some overlap there. Part of that process…I know you can relate to this, one step forward and two steps back, or maybe it's two steps forward and one step back. When you and I first met, there were really hopes that the city of Tulsa was then, in 1980-something, going to add a non-discrimination policy. And I think you guys are really close. There was a little bit of a backlash, you know? Dennis Neill: But do you feel like there's been some backsliding over these recent years? And what would you attribute that to? And what would you tell the current generations? How can we move forward? But I'm assuming you might feel like we're backsliding in progress. What are your thoughts? Tom Neal: Well, yeah, I don't think we can take anything for granted. And I think again, as a student of history, if you look at Weimar, Germany, it was a good place for queer people in the 1920s, and then only to be followed by... I think, again, part of that shared experience or similar experience of the Jewish communities around the world and of LGBT communities is this kind of, we're always looking over our shoulders because, particularly with the current administration, could things turn south, could things go bad really quickly. I think I live with that as a little bit of a fear. I just read that the Texas 25 �Tech University system has now basically banned- it's destroyed- the women's studies, the LGBT studies, sexuality studies. You can't even write or talk about these issues. I have family who are alums, and so I put on my Facebook like, hmm, reposted, shared the story but then said: maybe we should call this fascist Tech, not Texas Tech, though Texas and fascism may be pretty good overlap these days. So, yes, are we backsliding? I think our fears are worse than the actuality. But could we backslide? I think that's real. What would I say to young people? Don't blow off your seniors completely. Some of us have some experience. You don't have to freaking, reinvent everything every time or assume that everybody who's you know older than you is an idiot and doesn't know anything, because sometimes that's how it feels. I was a little perturbed because recently this organization had a weekend seminar for rural organizing, I think, and I looked over it and it was kind of almost pro forma, by the book inclusive. We had one of these and one of these and one of these I mean in terms of racial and ethnic diversity and so forth, except for there was not a single old person in the mix. They were all Morgan's age and younger and I'm kind of like some of us might have something to contribute. Some of us have done some of this before, and I think you know again, maybe kind of one of my pet peeves- and we see it a fair amount in the, in the gay part of the LGBT community, is ageism. You know just, and- and I've been a little outspoken, calling people I say, that's kind of, that's kind of …So I think that would be kind of my, maybe the message, the answer to the question is: you know that inclusiveness is not just about, race and ethnicity or gender. You know that that many people have something to contribute. I don't know, probably if I keep talking, I'm going to say the same thing over in three different ways. Dennis Neill: Anything we haven't covered over your life to date and your reflections on what's been accomplished and what needs to be accomplished or any other comments you want to make. Tom Neal: Oh well, thank you for doing this, it's fun. It's kind of makes me remember some things that I hadn't really thought about for a while. You know I'm usually focused on work deadlines and Spanish exams and walking my dog. I'm planning my next trip because I really enjoy traveling. Dennis Neill: Where's that? Tom Neal: Next trips? This summer's trips, I think I'm going to go to Little Rock just for a long weekend, just because I've never really spent any time there. And there's the Clinton Library. Their art museum has been recently revamped, and I like to visit Episcopal Parishes when I travel, and this is going to sound so church nerdy, but they have Christ Church and the Cathedral, two different congregations within blocks of each other, and I can actually go to one service at 8 or 8:30, and the other one at 10:30, which is a lot of church. Dennis Neill: Both Episcopalian? 26 �Tom Neal: One's the Cathedral, one's just, I guess, the local church, but they're both historic because Little Rock, Arkansas is older than we are as a state. I'll probably go see my brother and go to the beach with my nephew that I traveled with in North Carolina. I'm kind of avoiding overseas travel because of you know all the unrest right now. But my nephew, with whom I travel a fair amount, he said, I want to get one last trip in August before, hopefully, I take a class at TU in the fall. And he said: well, what about Mexico City? I'm like I've been really wanting to go to Mexico City because I've never been, fits in with studying Spanish, amazing art and museums and history, and I like to mountain bike, and I even think there's mountain biking close to the city. So hopefully that'll be, that'll be that, and then next winter go skiing because that's my other thing. Dennis Neill: Tom, I really appreciate your time, your dedication to the community and everything that you've done for this organization and for the great history you've left us with the Tulsa Family News. Thank you very much. Tom Neal: Thank you, Dennis. 27 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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It provides valuable insights into the challenges and resilience of the community over decades. Join us for an in-depth interview with David Dees as he shares his experiences and insights from decades of activism, community organizing, and the history of LGBTQ+ life in Tulsa. Discover stories of community resilience, the fight against AIDS, and the importance of education and inclusion. Keywords LGBTQ+ history, Tulsa, club culture, family acceptance, Pride events, community resilience LGBTQ+ history, Tulsa, community activism, AIDS awareness, LGBTQ+ community, pride, history, activism, community organizing, LGBTQ+ rights Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 High School Years and Early Independence 06:02 First Jobs and Early Adult Life 09:01 Coming Out and Family Dynamics 11:58 Experiences in Gay Bars 15:06 Navigating Relationships and Identity 18:01 The Impact of Family Acceptance 20:59 Police Harassment and Community Challenges 2 �24:01 Reflections on Parental Relationships 38:58 Navigating Heartbreak: A Lesson in Self-Worth 43:22 Family Dynamics and Coming Out 49:52 The Power of Words: Language and Identity 52:32 The Evolution of the Gay Bar Scene 01:02:25 AIDS Awareness: The Community's Response 01:09:43 Fundraising and Support During the AIDS Crisis 01:17:21 Community Dynamics and Discrimination 01:19:14 Violence and Resilience in the LGBTQ+ Community 01:22:37 The Pulse Nightclub Memorial and Community Solidarity 01:27:27 Fundraising and Support for the LGBTQ+ Community 01:32:36 The Role of Bars in LGBTQ+ History 01:40:05 Legacy and Influence of LGBTQ+ Icons 01:43:10 Compassion and Community Responsibility 01:49:21 Messages for Future Generations David Dees Oral History Interview April 21, 2026 Toby Jenkins: Good afternoon, it's April the 21st, 2026. We are at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in the Joe and Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library, Joe here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We have David Dees today with us a local business owner and community leader. Those present for the interviews, Amanda Thompson, archivist at the Equality Center, Mary Bishop- Baldwin, renowned journalist and petitioner in the marriage equality lawsuit and also helping here in the archives. And Dennis Neill, founder of Oklahomans for Equality. And our interviewer today is Toby Jenkins. All right, David, I know over the years I've heard you talk a little bit about your family, so I want to get just a little bit of background. Where were you born? David Dees: Southern Florida. Toby Jenkins: Southern Florida? Where at in Florida? David Dees: By way of Lake Okeechobee area, actually. Toby Jenkins: And what was your family, were they from Florida or did they… David Dees: Well, let's see, my mom would have been from Wisconsin, and my dad's family is all Southern Florida people. Toby Jenkins: Okay, and so you were born there, and what year would that have been? David Dees: 58. Toby Jenkins: 1958, okay, and how did you end up in Oklahoma? David Dees: My dad got transferred out here when I was 14. Toby Jenkins: 14 years old, and what was his background? David Dees: He was an insurance salesman. 3 �Toby Jenkins: Okay, and so you came, you left a place with beaches and sunshine, and old people. David Dees: And old people. Toby Jenkins: And you came to a place that had four seasons, bitter cold in the winter and bitter heat in the summer. What were your thoughts about that as a 14year-old kid? David Dees: I don't even know if I can tell that story or not. I remember my grandmother crying, and I'd ask her, what's going on? And she's like, you're moving to a place where you won't have a house. You'll be in a mud shack with grass on the roof, and you won't have cars, and you'll have to ride ponies. And I remember going up to my mom, I'm like, where the hell are we moving? And my mom says, I swear I've been out there, it's not like that. And thank God it wasn't. Toby Jenkins: And it wasn't? David Dees: It wasn't. Toby Jenkins: And so you would have moved when you were 14 to Tulsa? David Dees: Mm-hmm, 72. Toby Jenkins: And what junior high did you go to? David Dees: Edison. Toby Jenkins: Edison? David Dees: Yeah, Edison was a combo junior, senior, 7 through 12. Toby Jenkins: And then you graduated from high school there. David Dees: Yes. Toby Jenkins: Do you remember any details about your high school years? David Dees: We could smoke in the smoke hole. Toby Jenkins: Smoking in the smoke hole. Oh, Lord. David Dees: You know, it was a pretty fun time. Definitely different from what school is like now, for sure. I think it's more relaxed. We could leave campus to go eat lunch. We could do a lot of stuff, drive to school. I think they do that now still. Toby Jenkins: What year did you graduate? David Dees: 76, bicentennial, baby. Toby Jenkins: Yes. And do you remember how many were in your graduating class? David Dees: Oh, Lord. 650, almost 700. Toby Jenkins: Right. 4 �David Dees: It was big. Toby Jenkins: Yeah, I think it has less than 300 now. David Dees: Wow, really? Toby Jenkins: And so that would have been right at the apex of Tulsa and Tulsa Public Schools. I think in those days it had about 84,000 students in its school system. David Dees: Absolutely. Toby Jenkins: And it has a third of that now. Most probably because of private schools and urban sprawl and suburbs. David Dees: Well, I remember urban sprawl was starting to be a deal because Union was actually one of the bigger schools then, and then it became Broken Arrow, Jenks, and now even Bixby is considered really growing huge, I think. Toby Jenkins: So did you have special interests in high school? Were the things that you were involved in, other than sneaking around smoking in the smoke holes? David Dees: Smoking in the smoke holes? Toby Jenkins: Yeah. David Dees: No, no, no. All I wanted to do was to get out of school. That's all I could live for. Toby Jenkins: So when you graduated from high school in 1976, what was, kind of what was the climate in the United States at that time? What stands out in your mind and your perspective as a new high school graduate? David Dees: Seems like you made $1.75 an hour and I remember thinking, wow, if I make $600 a month, I can pay my rent, my car payment, my utilities, and eat. Toby Jenkins: And did you go directly from high school into the workforce? David Dees: Absolutely. I was working before I was out of high school. First job I had when I got here was I picked up a paper route with the Tulsa Tribune, six days with the Tulsa Tribune, and threw the Sunday World. And that's how I bought my first car, my first motorcycle. Toby Jenkins: What motorcycle? David Dees: A Honda SL125 dirt bike. Toby Jenkins: Mine was a Kawasaki. David Dees: Remember, they used to have the strip pits over at Yale and, oh gosh, North Yale. What is that out where the airport is? There's Pine and then Apache, Yale and Apache. I used to ride those strip pits all the time out there as a kid. Toby Jenkins: They're still there. They're still riding. David Dees: Still burning too, I think. 5 �Toby Jenkins: They're still riding motorcycles out there too, Sunday afternoons. So, your first car? David Dees: Oh, Lord, do I have to say that? 1976 Ford Pinto Station. A green one. Toby Jenkins: I'm more embarrassed than that. I had a 1976 Gremlin that was orange. David Dees: Oh, dear God. At least it wasn't that horrible gold. I remember that. I'm like, those hubcaps are horrible. Toby Jenkins: Now, was yours a hatchback or a station wagon? David Dees: Mine was a station wagon. Toby Jenkins: Oh, okay. David Dees: You know, hey, I was cool. I think it had the wood grain down it too. Toby Jenkins: So, what was your first job after high school? David Dees: Oh, Lord, that'd have to have been Fur’s Cafeteria at the Farm. Toby Jenkins: What did you do at Fur’s Cafeteria? David Dees: You do not want to know. So, I started out in the dish room, then wound up on the serving line of all things, and then wound up as a dining room supervisor out there. That was crazy. Toby Jenkins: And so, were you on your own? I mean, had you already moved out of the house? David Dees: The day I graduated, I broke my mom's heart. I'm up early and she's like, where are you going? I said, I've been telling you for a year that I graduated, I'm out of here. Toby Jenkins: Okay. David Dees: She didn't think I was serious. Toby Jenkins: Was it just because you wanted independence or did you feel some kind of... David Dees: I think it's a combination of things, honestly. I think I was figuring out that there was something different about me. You know, I already knew because back then, you would have to go sneak to QuikTrip or get a little Playboy magazine or something, you know? So, yeah, I knew there was something different about me. Oh, yeah, that's right. Holy crap. I was kind of a young kid sneaking out, going into the bars. Yikes. I've forgotten about that because I was 15, I guess. Toby Jenkins: Wow. You were already about 15. How do you identify? David Dees: Gay man. Toby Jenkins: Gay man. Ok. So, even at that age, you already had figured out you were different? 6 �David Dees: I knew at 12 I was. Probably, you know, it's real funny because looking back for years, I remember being in... What would I have been in? 3rd or 4th grade and I had a teacher, you know, a male teacher that I always remember was a striking, good-looking man and every time he walked by, I'm like, mmm, English Leather Lime. So, you know, maybe that was the beginning that there was something different about me back then. But I didn't know what it was, you know what I'm saying? Dennis Neill: That was my cologne, too. Toby Jenkins: I was Jovan Musk. David Dees: You know, I may have worn that, too. Aramis and all of those. Toby Jenkins: Alright. So, do you feel like you wanted to be out of the house because you knew you were gay or just you wanted the independence as a young adult? David Dees: A, B, C, D, E, F, G. Wanted to come and go as you... Absolutely all of it. Absolutely all of it. You know, part of my life, there was no business that was going on, you know. I'll never forget my mom even coming into my house one time. It was right after I'd moved out. You know, of course, we may have smoked a little weed back then and we may have had cute little bongs and nobody knew what they were. And I remember my mom had come into my house and I'd walk by my table and I'm like, whoa…And she has taken my bong that was like a little Roman girl holding a flower basket and had put flowers in it and then told me how dirty the water was in it. So yeah, there was a lot of reasons when I left home. Toby Jenkins: Where was your first place, if it was your place? David Dees: Oh my god, it was a trailer park and it's still there at Admiral and Yale. Toby Jenkins: Admiral and Yale. David Dees: Behind the K-Mart. Well, it used to be the K-Mart, McElroy now. Toby Jenkins: By the post office? David Dees: Yeah, well, it used to be tiny, tiny and then they made it for big trailers. I mean, there were twice the trailers in there when I lived in there. Toby Jenkins: Did you have a roommate? David Dees: Nope, no. Toby Jenkins: You were working at Fur’s Cafeteria. David Dees: Yep, well, yeah, by then I'd gone on to do something else. I don't even remember what I was doing then. I think I was working downtown somewhere. Toby Jenkins: Now, you mentioned that you could go into the convenience stores and you could buy magazines. David Dees: Your adult magazines. 7 �Toby Jenkins: Yep, you could buy them in there. David Dees: Absolutely. Blue Boy, Playgirl. Seemed like they actually even carried a few that were geared toward gay men. Toby Jenkins: Yeah, well, Blue Boy. David Dees: Blue Boy was definitely, but there was another one. I can't remember what they were, but of course, I remember going to the clerk. I'm getting this for my mom. Oh yeah, but your mom wants to look at Blue Boy. Toby Jenkins: Yeah. And so you talked about, you hinted at that you were already aware of gay bars and that you were trying to sneak into those. David Dees: Oh Lord, that's right. That is, okay, I do remember how I found my first gay bar. I was, Lord have mercy. This is when I worked at Fur’s and I was dating a girl who dumped me to go with a flaming gay man, of all things. Toby Jenkins: You were just too butch. David Dees: I don't know what it was, but then I remember one night hearing them talk about how, you know, we're gonna go by the gay bar and yell at the queers and the fags and I'm like, oh, cool, you know? And so I go with them and then of course, I'm like, oh, so here's the Friends Lounge at 3rd and Utica, cool. Okay, guys, I need to go home. I don't feel good. My stomach's bothering me. 45 minutes later, I'm back down there sitting in my car on the parking lot. Toby Jenkins: And it was, tell us a little bit about the Friends. That would have been your first gay bar? David Dees: I didn't go into it. I was scared to death, but I mean, I sat, many nights, I sat outside that thing and just watched, watched, watched from a parking lot. The first bar that I ever went into was the Old Queen of Hearts downtown. And that was on, what, like 9th to 10th on Main, but on the east side of the road. It's a parking lot now. Toby Jenkins: On the Fruit Loop? David Dees: Yes, on the Fruit Loop, absolutely. And that was also one that I sat outside forever and I remember, oh, Lord, this is a traumatic experience. I'm sitting in my car and there was this guy that had been, I guess, watching me several weeks just sitting in the car. You know how you do, sit down, look over the door, you know, that far over the glass. And he finally taps on my window. He's like, what are you doing? I said, I'm just sitting here watching. He goes, well, why don't you go in with everybody? And I was like, man, I can't go in there. What if somebody knows me? You know, and of course he's like, well, what the hell do you think they're in there for? I'm like, oh yeah, cool idea. So I go in there. I finally get the courage about 30 minutes later going to this bar and I walk in there and they had a quiet bar in front and then in the back was the disco area. And I remember walking in there and it was so dark, you know, you can't see anything. So you're just kind of stumbling through, making your way through. And she's going to appreciate this story because I'm going to name this lady's name and you'll know her. 8 �So I walk into this thing and then I go through the double doors of the disco. There's a strobe going on. I'm like, holy crap, I can't see anything. And all I remember hearing is a girl scream. Oh my God, that guy that just walked in. I went to high school with him. So I turn around and I run and this little flamboyant cocktail waiter had come in behind me and had his tray with the glasses up like that. And I mean, bam, I hit him so hard. Glassware flew everywhere, knocked him on the ground and I stomped him just going out the door, like running out the door, man. I mean, I'm shoving people out of the way. I'm in the middle of Main Street, almost to the church parking lot across the street because it was right across from the Christian church. And I am almost to where my car's parked and I feel somebody jump on my back and I go down into the street face first and I'm like, don't hurt me, don't hurt me, don't hurt me. And it's this girl going, David Dees, David Dees, I'm Patty Murray and we went to high school together. Sure enough, her and I used to sit in a smoke hole and smoke all the time. Toby Jenkins: Well, we've heard about the legendary Patty because she eventually worked the door at Zippers. David Dees: Yes, and then Dr. Beal's office. She was, you know, in Dr. Beal's office for years when the AIDS epidemic first came on. Or is it crisis, I guess? Both. Toby Jenkins: So, someone you knew from high school clocked you and then dragged you back in. I did go back in. And did you apologize to the waiter? David Dees: I did not apologize to that waiter. I was praying nobody would even remember me. Toby Jenkins: And so you went in and what was that experience once you got in there and it was somebody you knew who helped you? David Dees: You know, I remember the first song I remember hearing, believe it or not, Strawberry Letter 23. That old disco tune. And I'll probably never forget that song because that was the first thing playing in there. And I just remember like, this is pretty cool, you know. Basic room, it wasn't really much of anything. It was just a bunch of people dancing. And I loved the music. Toby Jenkins: Big crowd, small crowd? David Dees: For what I remember, you know, it was probably a pretty decent, it was a full room of people. I don't remember how big the room was at the time, but I believe that was actually, might have been one of the bars that Tim Turner was involved in originally before he went to the Old Plantation and some of the others that he did out, you know, around town. Toby Jenkins: And this was Queen of Hearts, if I'm following? David Dees: Correct. And it went by another name too, but Queen of Hearts was the first name that I remember it being as. And then up the road you had the Zebra Lounge and the Taj Mahal around the corner, which I just noticed they tore all of that down to redevelop that whole block now, where Bank of America built, the branches. 9 �Toby Jenkins: The Holiday Innmis across from the big tall building there. Toby Jenkins: So this would have been in the late 70s, would have been 77? David Dees: No, mid-70s. Toby Jenkins: Okay. So this was before you'd even graduated from high school, right? David Dees: Maybe, I'll let you take it. Toby Jenkins: Okay, very good. Because this was somebody you knew from high school. Yes, yes. David Dees: Yeah, right after high school. Toby Jenkins: Yeah. And so were you still working at Fur’s Cafeteria during this time? David Dees: Probably so, actually. Toby Jenkins: Okay. So for many of our viewers, they'll know you as a business owner and a club owner and a DJ and all of that. Tell us a little bit about your early adult life and your, I mean, I'm wanting to jump to how I know you through the clubs, but I'm sure there were some career changes and maybe some relationships. David Dees: Yeah, I was going into Zippers underage. Well, I'd met John Willis at the Old Plantation, which was at 51st and Yale. It had been a bar called Bojangles, and then Tim Turner took it and turned it into a gay club. And that's where I met John Willis. John Willis was, at the time, still married but coming out and in the process of getting ready to divorce. And he did some of their sound system and stuff. So, Lord, I'm trying to think. And then after the Plantation, it was shortly after, I think the Plantation lasted a couple years before it caught fire and burned. And then about that time, George Kravis had done, let's see, I'm trying to remember, I think it was Casablanca first, at 33rd and Yale. And it was supposed to be like a little gambling casino that had slot machines and card games and stuff. And it was geared towards the upper-scale clientele. And then, of course, it got raided by the state, shut down, and then reopened for about six months as Sweetwater Station. And Sweetwater Station was straight, but gay-tolerant. I mean, you went in there, you could dance with another guy, and nobody said anything, you just didn't, yeah, you didn't make it… Toby Jenkins: This would have been what year? David Dees: 77, 76, probably, somewhere around that. Toby Jenkins: David, we were talking a little bit about some of the early gay clubs, and this would have been in the mid-'70s, late-'70s, and you would have still been just a young man, possibly sneaking into these clubs, because you may have been underage. During this time, if I remember correctly, all clubs were private clubs, and you had to have a membership to be present, and you had to bring your own liquor, didn't you? Were they? 10 �David Dees: That's how you're supposed to, yes. The way it worked was you had a membership to the club, they'd say, what's your name? You gave them your name, what's your liquor? Crown Royal. So, what they would do was, when they bought Crown Royal, they put your name on the bottle, so everybody's, every bottle up there had a name, but you'd walk up to the bar and you ordered what you want, bourbon and coke, Jack and, you know. Toby Jenkins: So, the experience was similar to what it was, but this was how we got around and said we didn't have liquor by the drink in Oklahoma. David Dees: Correct, correct. Now, yes, very similar to today, but very different from today, because of the police harassment back when Chief Jack Purdy was in, in office, the TPD, they would come through the bars, you know, to check compliance. I remember they would walk through Zippers, and they carried these batons, metal batons, and they'd knock ceiling towels out of the ceiling, like looking for drugs, walk by. I remember one night, they walked by the water fountain that sat between the men's and women's restroom and knocked it over, looking for drugs. They were destructive. They'd knock tables over walking through the bar. It was crazy, it was the craziest stuff you ever saw. Back when the bars were downtown, jaywalking tickets all the time for crossing the street in the middle of the street. Toby Jenkins: They would sit parked outside. David Dees: Oh, absolutely, outside of the gay bar, well, outside the Queen of Hearts at 10th and Main, John Smith, you know, got a ticket for jaywalking. So, they made a point to put your name in the paper, you know, where you were jaywalking and where you were jaywalking at. You know, and of course, it was only at the bars, the gay bars downtown. It wasn't like they were doing it over at, you know, the Mayo Hotel. Toby Jenkins: So, you were working your day job, and you were living independent as a young adult, had your own place. Relationship with your family was still warm and friendly? David Dees: You know, that's kind of a weird thing, too. My family did find out right after I had moved out from home, my brother accidentally outed me because, you know, my brother was one of these kids that I'm, you know, go up to my mom and say, hey, can I borrow the car, where are you going? Well, I'm gonna drive by the gay bar and yell the queers in the bags, you know, and my mom'd be, boys will be boys. So, of course, he's doing that one night, and like I said, I mean, you got used to being chased in the bar by people that wanted to hurt you or do something to you. I mean, I'd had people chase me once with a tire chain from 35th and Winston, running in, get in the parking lot. High school kids usually is what it was, or other high school kids or young adults. Tire chain once, a tire iron that you used to loosen your lug nuts with. That sort of thing. So I remember, it was on a Sunday, because I was going in for the beer bust, and I'm walking in the front door, and just as I pulled the door open, I heard, queer faggot, and I turned around, I don't know what it was, it was just that night, it just hit me, and I'm like, I'll fucking kill you. I'll turn around, I'll go after somebody tonight. You've just caught me right in the right mood. And I bowed up and turned around, I was getting ready to go, and I'm like, oh shit, that's my brother. 11 �And it's my brother driving by 33rd Street towards the Get and Go [convenience store] in my mom's Pontiac. She had this Catalina, so it was a whale of a car. And he's driving by, and he's like, like that, and I'm like, oh shit. And I just went on in, and about that time, I heard chomp, and he jumped the curb, and had grazed the parking lot light at the Get and Go at my mom's car. And I look at it, and I'm like, shit, he's fine. I just went on in the bar, I wasn't gonna deal with it. My younger brother, he's six years younger than me. Toby Jenkins: Okay, and so he saw that, and then he told your family. David Dees: Oh yeah, of course, he went home. My mom's like, what happened to my car? Well, I was driving by the queer bar, yelling at the queers, and I saw David going in. And of course, my mom's like, well, why would David be going into a gay bar? And my brother immediately tells mom, well, maybe he likes the music, you know? And so nothing's said for probably about three or four months, okay? And then I remember one night, my mom walked up to me, and she's like, I wanna ask you a question. I'm like, okay. And she's like, are you gay? And I just went flush. I mean, I'm like, shit. And I looked at her, and very tactfully, I said, mom, I want you to think about the question you're asking. And if in your heart, you don't wanna know the answer, don't ask the question, because I've never lied to you, and I'm not gonna lie to you. So she's like, are you gay? Mom, again, I'm gonna tell you, if you don't wanna know the answer to this, don't ask the question. And so she asked me a third time, and I'm like, okay, yeah, I am. And then, of course, immediately, she kind of went into the spiel, like it goes against everything I know. It goes against what religion has taught me. And God, it was such a detailed conversation. I mean, she's really calm about it, but she's like, I don't understand it, and I worry about what kind of life will you have? Will people be mean to you because of it? What if somebody hurts you? She just had all these questions and these fears. And I said, mom, I assure you, I'm comfortable with who I am. I've navigated this water for a while, and I'm okay. Don't worry about what kind of life I'll have, or if I'm happy, or if anything, because I'm okay. And I said, I'm smart enough to know how to protect myself. I know where I'm safe. I know where I'm not safe. I'll be fine. And then her final question, and I made her cry on this, because she stopped and she looked at me and she goes, so, and she was dead serious too. So, when you go out at night, do you put on a pink dress and pink high heels? And I looked at her and I said, where in the fuck did you come up with that? I said, that's the stupidest shit anybody has ever said to me. Where did you come up with that? Then of course, immediately she burst into tears, because it took me a minute to realize that's just all she knew. It's what she had been told, or what she'd been taught, or what she knew about it. So, she wanted to learn, you know, and she told me, she said, I don't understand it, I don't like it, you know, and I'm worried that, you know, you might not get into heaven or something like that. You know, and I said, mom, I'll be honest with you. I said, you know, I've got my relationship with my higher power, and I said, I'm sure when my day comes, we'll sit at a table, we'll have a discussion. I said, I'm sure I'm gonna get passed on through, so, you know, don't worry about that. And. Toby Jenkins: Was your relationship strained after that, or… 12 �David Dees: Not with her, but it was like a couple of months later, you know, I'd gone over to the house, and, you know, I'd go over and help my dad tinker on carburetors on the car, stuff like that. We'd work on a lawnmower, work on my motorcycle, something. And I'd gone over there one Saturday morning, it was a couple months after my mom had found out, and my dad was odd, I mean, I'm just like, hmm. You know, he's got a burr up him, but I don't know what it is. And so we were going to an auto parts store to get a part, and I remember, we're sitting in the car, and we're going north on Sheridan, I think Guy Hinshaw's had a store at Admiral and Memorial or something at one time, years ago. And so that's really dating me, I know. So we're going to this thing, and I remember, my dad's not saying anything, he's just staring straight ahead, and I look over, and the first thing I'm seeing is, I'm like, and his knuckles, he's had the steering wheel so tight, his knuckles were white. And I'm like, okay, this isn't good. And I didn't say anything, and we're sitting there, and we almost get to where we're going, and out of the blue, and I mean, man, I don't think I'll ever forget the tone of his voice, because it absolutely set the relationship that I had with him after that. He was just like, and staring straight ahead, so tell me about this fag shit. And I remember thinking, uh-oh. And I was like, we're only going 35 mile an hour, if I open the door and I roll, how they taught you in school, tuck, drop, and roll, I won't get hurt that bad. And then, again, I don't know what came over me, I thought, you know what, screw this, I'm just not gonna deal with it. And I just looked at him and said, what the hell do you wanna know about it? And then, oh God, that set him off. He's like, you're not my kid, I regret the day you were born, never wanted to see you again, don't fucking ever come to my house again, I mean, just boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, and I'm like, okay, and I got back, we got back to the house, and I got on my bike and I left. Well, it was about a couple of weeks later, my mom calls me up, and she's like, where have you been, you haven't been over here the last few weeks, where have you been? And I said, well, here's the deal, Mom, you know, if we wanna hang out or you wanna see me, you need to either come to my house or we'll go somewhere. I said, because Dad's made it very clear that he doesn't ever wanna see me again, I'm not welcome in his house. And my mom paused for a second and she said, I'm having dinner, dinner will be ready at 7.30, be at the front door, and I said, no, you don't understand. You know, Dad's told me not to come back to the house, I'm not coming back to the house. And she repeated herself again, she said, dinner will be on the table at 7:30, be at the door, and I'm, yes, ma'am. So I did, I showed up at the house, knocked on the door, and she came, and we lived at this house at 35th and Joplin, so it sits up on a hill, has a long sidewalk to it. And I walked up to that thing, walk up to the door, knocked on the door, and she opened the door, and she goes, oh, hold on just a second. And she went and she pushed the door closed, but then it came back open about that far. And so I'm standing there at the door, and God dang, and now this is what solidified my relationship with my mother, okay? I mean, my dad already did what he did that, you know, set the tone for future things with him. But my mom, you know, you gotta 13 �remember too, my mom was June Cleaver from Leave It to Beaver. You know, hair in place, white pearls, always a pretty tote and fetch housewife. Honey, I'm home, get me my beer. Okay, dear, here's the paper. I mean, she just, that was my mom. She was just a product of that era, you know? So I never heard her raise her voice to my dad. She never nothing. And the only way I know to describe this is probably pure, raw anger, maybe a little bit of hatred, I don't know it was. It was just so raw. But I heard her scream at my dad. At the top of her voice she's like: this is half my house, he's my son and as long as I live here he'll always be welcome here. And I turned, I walked off, I was, I was like hell, no, I ain't going in there. And I just walked down the sidewalk. It spooked the shit out of me and I'm going down, I'm getting in my car, I'm almost at my car in the street, getting in my car and my mom, holler, she said: where are you going? And I just stopped. And I did. I just didn't know what to do. I absolutely did not know what to do and I just kind of looked at her and there she goes, I'm fixing to put dinner on the table, come on. And I stood there for a second. She said. I said, come on. I said yes, ma'am, you know. And I walked up the stairs and went into the door and, man, I didn't know what I was gonna see. Honestly, it was like I think, maybe I felt like I was gonna see the silence of the land, slaughter or something. I just don't know what I thought and I walked into the table- my dad's sitting at the table, my brother and my sister is sitting at the table and of course my mom's got her apron on and she goes, have a seat, I'm fixing to serve dinner and nobody looked up. Everybody was just looking down at the table. I mean that's the most uncomfortable dinner I've ever had in my life, but you know, it was, it was really weird. After that, with my dad, it was over. My dad tried to pretend that it just never happened. Okay, the stuff, the stuff that he said you just you never forget. I mean, you know. But it taught me a very powerful lesson: you never say anything in anger, because once you've spoken words, you can't take them back. And I never forgot anything that he said. You know I'll never forget him saying: I regret the day you were born. You know, I wish I'd never had you. You're not my child. I mean that ride home, I mean it was just like duck, I'm just a boom, boom, boom. And I just sat there, you know, and just you know. And I finally told him: dude, I remember telling. I said you know what, dad, you have the right to feel the way you feel, and I understand it and I respect that and if that's how you feel, so be it. You know it is what it is, you know, and that was the last thing I really said to him, you know. And then of course, the deal happened, you know, with my mom doing what she did that night. So my mom honestly, truly taught me what the definition of unconditional love is: absolutely 100% compassion, unconditional love, all of it. You know. Now my dad, on the other hand, just tried to pretend like it had never happened. And you know it, it never…. I don’t know, maybe I made peace with it. I don't know that I ever made peace with him. I just never brought it up with it again. But my relationship with him was never the same. Now, in his final years, when he did get finally and really super poor health- and I knew it was to the point that my mom just could no longer deal with it- I did move back to where they were living to help her with him, you know. 14 �And then, of course, he lived about two weeks afterwards his health had deteriorated pretty bad and he would be like, you know, I wish you'd move out here, I wish you'd come out here and I just, you know, I never, I was never gonna be a dick to him or disrespectful to him, but I just, absolutely I think…I don't know if I was just hurt or if I had just lost respect for the man, in all honesty. Toby Jenkins: That was powerful. Very painful for you to talk about it, but now, you probably over the years, you have interacted with people who have… David Dees: It absolutely shaped me. It reminds me of something that happened at Majestic. Golly, I bet we hadn't been open three or four years. And I remember this kid come, and I call him kid, I don't mean it to be insulting, but I mean, to me, especially being almost 70, I mean, an 18, 19, 20 year old is a kid to me, you know? And I remember this little boy came running up to me and he said, he goes, David, one of my friends is crying, you know, on the porch, something's happened. Can you go help him? And I'm like, oh God, you know? Cause I didn't, at that point, I didn't know what happened. Somebody beat this kid up, somebody do something to him, what's happened? So, you know, I came down the stairs, you know, and this kid's following me. The next thing you know, there's a couple of kids, you know, boys and girls following me. And I, as I get to the front door, I hear this kid sobbing. And I mean, the minute I heard the sob, I'm like, okay, this is a broken heart cry. I mean, I knew what it was, you know? So, I walk out here and it's this young boy, and I bet he's probably 19 or 20. I know he wasn't drinking age, he couldn't have been drinking age. And he's sitting on that park bench we had at the front door and he's just crying. And I'm like, okay, buddy, tell me what's going on that is so terrible that you sound like you've lost your best friend. I said, what's going on? You know, and he's like, my... b-boyf-... boyfriend just broke up with me. And of course, he's blowing snot bubbles and everything, you know? And I just chuckle, I'm like, oh God, your first love. Okay, it makes sense, you know? And so, you know, I just kind of looked at him and I said, okay, tell me a little bit about what's going on here. You know, how long have you known this guy? Th-... three months. I'm like, okay, how long y'all been, how long y'all been together again? Th-th-th-th-th-three months. I'm like, okay, and you're how old? N-n-nineteen, I think he said he was nineteen, because I remember saying, okay, to make that math easy for me, let's just say you're 20. So let's see, if you're 10 years old, that's 3,600 days. So if you're 20 years old, that's 7,200 days, you know, that you've lived life. You know, of course, this kid's just kind of looking at me. And I said, so what happened? He was like, he c-c-c-ccheated on me. And I said, okay, is it the first time? Th-... three times. And I said, so you've been together 90 days out of the 7,200 days you've been alive. You've been with somebody 90 days, and he's cheated on you three times in 90 days out of the 7,000 days you've been alive. Yes. And I said, I just looked at him, I said, do you think you deserve that? You know, is that what you think you deserve? And he's like, no. And I said, you know, I wish I could tell you that in a perfect world, this never happens, I said. But the reality is, you're probably gonna go on to love multiple people, and you're probably going to, I hope it doesn't happen, but you're 15 �probably going to go through several relationship breakups. I mean, it's gonna happen. I said, I'm glad you found out in 90 days out of the 7,000 days you've been alive, rather than go through a long time with somebody to find out that they've been doing things like this to you for a long time. I said, the reality is, you're gonna be okay. You know, pick yourself up. You've got friends in here. They're scared to death, they're worried about you. And of course, a couple people are peeking around that wall looking, you know. And I said, you know, they're worried about you. You'll be fine, you know. You're gonna go on, things will happen, you'll be fine. I promise you, you'll be fine. You know, blow your nose, go back inside, and have fun with your friends, I said. But most importantly, know what you are worth. And know that, you know what, if somebody that you've known in that short a period of time can admit that kind of feeling and make you feel that horrible, go, know what you're worth, because you're worth more than that. Toby Jenkins: Wow, powerful. David Dees: Majestic to me has always kind of been like a little ministry, because I mean, and I've described it as that. That's exactly what it was to me. Toby Jenkins: Absolutely. David Dees: And maybe that's been the key to its longevity. Toby Jenkins: So, all of this is very good insight into what our community's like. You mentioned that your brother would call you these names and you were going to these gay bars. David Dees: There's an interesting story on that. My brother was so horrified by what, because he never intended that to happen. He just honestly answered a question to my mother, you know. And then, of course, shortly after that, he moved to Dallas and it was, let's see, my dad died in 84 that my mom was killed in a car wreck a year later. My dad died at Thanksgiving of 84. My mom got killed at Christmas of 85 and let's see. So Jim graduated- well, he was graduated from college when my mom got killed because she was going to his college graduation. I should have been in the car with her. I had gone to a Christmas party the night before and was hungover and didn't make it. So he, once he graduates, he goes to Dallas. So I guess it was seven, seven or eight years later he called me. He's like: I'm coming to town, let's hang, let's hang out. And I said, well, you know, I'm going out with some friends Friday night. You know, if you want to, you you can go with me. I'm going to Zippers. Yes, because it's before Zippers is closed. So I guess it's several years later, actually a couple years later, because Zippers closed, I think in 88, somewhere around there- and Jim was like: okay, and I told him I'm like: don't be an ass if you, if you're going, if, because you know I was, I was in a long-term relationship during that period from 76 to about 83 or 4, you know, and Jim knew about it. He always kind of made jokes about like where's your wife, or you know where's the other woman had, or the little woman, or so you know, he just made comments like that. And so I said something to him about, don't be an ass. You know, I'm gonna be out with some friends. If you want to come hang out- you truly want to hang out, like you 16 �say you do- then let's go. So we're in Zippers and it was busy- and we're standing by the dance floor. You know that long dance floor. So we're between the restroom and the dance floor staring at the DJ booth and a guy walked by and Jim goes- he's cute, and I bit my tongue because I'm like man, I'm gonna knock the hell out of you, because I thought I wasn't sure if he's mocking me or or just being an ass or what you know, and I don't say anything. And then, probably about another 15 or 20 minutes he's like he's hot, and again I'm just, I'm holding my composure, and then all of a sudden he just takes off and I'm like good, I don't have to deal with you. And about 30 minutes later he shows back up. He's like, I got his phone number and I went, whoa, whoa, whoa, dude, what the hell's going on here? I am confused. I'm like, have you switched teams or what? You batting with us? Yes, yeah. And so I looked at him. I said: you know, are you, are you jacking with me, are you serious? He goes: no, I'm serious, and I said so, when did this happen? And he said, he said he always knew, which is why he was driving by Zippers when he saw me going in. But he said my dad's reaction was so adverse that he was afraid to come out and that's why he snuck off and went to Dallas and had been out living in Dallas. Toby Jenkins: So your mother would have died. David Dees: They never knew. Toby Jenkins: So your parents… David Dees: My parents never knew about him. Now I remember my dad, you know, which goes back to the story. My dad would try- well, you know. Well, let's, I'm gonna work on the lawnmower today. Why don't you come by? And I just at this point wanted nothing to do with him. I mean, you know, I was like I already know who you are. I'll probably never forgive you for all of that. And I remember…One day, you know he said something he's like: well, you know you, just you don't come over, you don't hang out anymore. And I, I just lost it on him and I remember looking, I said you know what you, you and I, our dates are done, I'm done, I'm out of here. You know I'm, I'm not, I'm not, I'm not your buddy, your pal anymore. I said: but I tell you what, you want to play daddy to somebody. You've got a kid in there, a young, a young son in there. I suggest you be a man, you play daddy to him, you know, and that's. I walked off from my dad. That was probably really one of the last few things I really said to my dad a lot as far as anything else. I would acknowledge him. I'd say hi, but that was really the last really hard conversation. And he did, he stepped up to the bat for my brother, you know, and became a good dad to my brother. But my brother was so horrified by what had happened that he was afraid to come out. Toby Jenkins: So I wanted to ask you, you have the recollection of them calling us queer and faggot and saying horrible things. Some of the stuff your dad said. What are your feelings about, we've asked this in interviews, how we use phrases today that are painful to us of a certain age, but yet people want us to use those phrases to identify our community? David Dees: I don't like the words, and for the most part, I won't use the words. 17 �Toby Jenkins: The words? David Dees: Fag, queer, you know, sissy, just a lot of them. That being said, I have learned to respect the fact that maybe you will use it, or you don't like to use it. And that's probably an age thing, like I said, I've gotten to the point where I respect the fact that I don't have to like it, I don't have to agree with it, but that's your choice to do. It's not being used out of malice. So I guess it's just a word. It's only got the power that you give it. I mean, let a non-alphabet soup person use the word. I wouldn't say let a non-gay person, but I mean, trans people I think could say it. They're entitled to use it, gay people, lesbian. There's a lot of the definitions maybe that I don't really quite understand because they didn't exist when I was growing up. But if you're in any part of the community, then I feel like it's your choice if you want to use it and you're okay with it, because maybe it does mean something different to you than it does to me. Toby Jenkins: Is it painful to you if somebody calls you queer? David Dees: I don't like it. Toby Jenkins: Does it bring back some of those emotions where you experienced verbal harassment? David Dees: Oh, it'll piss me off. Because to me, it's a derogatory thing. I mean, I depict it like I said, the N-word. I mean, it can be a very powerful derogatory term. And again, I grew up in that era. I remember even for black people, I remember what it was like for them. I saw it firsthand. Toby Jenkins: Okay, so we have you as a young adult. We've talked a little bit about this, and I just want to…when did you make the transition when you began to work for the clubs? And that became... David Dees: Early 20s. I was in my early 20s. Toby Jenkins: And so it has been a lifetime career, right? David Dees: Pretty much, yes. Toby Jenkins: Okay, so that would have... Tell me about your first job in a gay bar or a club. David Dees: That would have been in Zippers. Yeah, it would have been in Zippers. Toby Jenkins: Really? David Dees: Yeah, absolutely. Toby Jenkins: And that would have been what year? David Dees: 84, 85. Toby Jenkins: Work you a bartender or… David Dees: Really technical-minded. I mean, I loved electronics, all this stuff. So I learned the lighting system. I could go in and rebuild those lighting controllers and 18 �those drivers. Back then, everything was all mechanical parts, transistors, Triax, just different electrical parts. So something crapped out, you had to chase it down, troubleshoot it down, solder it back, rebuild it. When the lighting fixtures died, changed transformers in them, I just learned how to... The electrical end of it, and knew it, like the back of my hand was very good at it, picked up on it real quick. John Willis was a genius, and he was just a big old geeky nerd. I mean, he was a nerd, and a hi-fi nerd. He went on to own the Gramophone back in the day, which was a big major high-end hi-fi shop. The sound that was in that club, there's a really storied history on that club. I mean, when Kravis had that built, Richard Long and Associates out of New York, designed and built it. The cabinets were custom made for that room. Toby Jenkins: What club? David Dees: Zippers. Toby Jenkins: Kravis had..George Kravis? Dennis Neill: Yeah, and wasn't it the same team that did Studio 54 in New York? David Dees: Yes, yes. Sound Garage, was it Sound Garage? Or what was the name of that? Something Garage, [Paradise Garage] but yes, the Palladium. Yes, that was the company that built the sound systems for these big clubs. And as a matter of fact, was it, there's a hi-fi magazine, a nationwide hi-fi magazine at the time, that did an article about Zippers, talking about how Richard Long and Associates out of New York had designed this sound system and how it was the most powerful sound system west of the Mississippi. Dennis Neill: That's one reason I'm wearing hearing aids. David Dees: Oh, it was an incredible, you know, for a long time, I actually had part of that sound system too. I still have the lighting controllers that came out of that room. Toby Jenkins: So, you were the lighting and sound tech, or were you the DJ? David Dees: Yes, lighting and sound tech. I didn't learn to DJ until 88, 89, when Jeff Lunsford had turned that bar into Sterling's after John closed Zippers. Toby Jenkins: Real quickly, Crash Landing did you ever DJ at Crash Landing? David Dees: No, Crash Landing was over about, oh Lord, Lewis. So, 3rd and Lewis's Warehouse Market, there's a cul-de-sac about 4th and Lewis. So, Crash Landing was on the north side of the cul-de-sac, the church was on the south side. Toby Jenkins: Okay. David Dees: But no, Crash Landing was a competitor to Zippers. Toby Jenkins: Okay, would have been open about the same time. David Dees: Yes, I think Crash Landing maybe only lasted what, a year, two years, maybe. It wasn't a very long-lived club. 19 �Toby Jenkins: This was, you say, around 1984? David Dees: 85, 86, somewhere around there. Toby Jenkins: You would have been 22, by then 23, something like that. David Dees: Oh, I gotta do the math. So, 58, yes, yes, I would have been in my mid20s. Toby Jenkins: So, your first job working, that was your full-time job, what you did. David Dees: Yes. Toby Jenkins: And you mentioned you were in a relationship. So, you would have been upfront and personal to see what was happening in the community. David Dees: Yes. Toby Jenkins: Do you remember this organization, which in those days… David Dees: Yes, that's what I was fixing to say. It was TOHR that had the helpline back in John Willis' office. Toby Jenkins: Yeah, which was at Zippers? David Dees: Correct. John had a line back in his office, and it only operated a few hours, on Friday and Saturday night, like seven to nine or something like that. But it was a phone number that you could call. They would tell you where the bars were at, where there were resources for us, if you needed help. I mean, it was literally the lifeline, the beginning of a lifeline for the community. Toby Jenkins: And so, you were aware that there were other people beginning to organize to address… Speaker 3: Yes. Well, and it seems like, when did we do the first Pride at Mohawk Park? I could swear that that went on back, maybe in the late 70s, but I can't remember if it was late 70s or early 80s, because, okay, the first Pride I remember at Mohawk Park, Zippers had a part in it. I think the Toolbox had a part in it. Was it Toolbox, or was it Tracy's New Edition back then, even? Toby Jenkins: And these would have just been picnics in the park? David Dees: Yes, yeah, yeah. And Coors came out and would have the beer tent. They would supply the beer for us. So, the bar owners would buy hamburgers, hot dogs, and supply the fixings. Toby Jenkins: Yeah, and then the organization took over the Pride events in 1882. Dennis Neill: Actually, the organization did the first Pride in Chandler Park in 1982, yeah. And we did a few, but then, you're correct, then it morphed into more of the bars taking over Pride for a number of years. David Dees: Well, now this, we were doing this, I think, since like in the 70s, I remember this. 20 �Toby Jenkins: This is important. I've had individuals talk about there were some picnics before the organization had to take it over. David Dees: Yes, yes. Toby Jenkins: Now, it would be helpful if eventually we can get enough people to give us the details. David Dees: Well, you know what? I do think, after TOHR, because like I said, TOHR didn't exist in the beginning, and then they did exist with Zippers. So, TOHR may have taken over Pride later on. But yes, the first couple ones that I remember were in Mohawk Park, and way at the very back of the park. I think that area's even closed down now. Toby Jenkins: Yeah. I feel like it's real important that while some of you guys are still alive, we need to find somebody who has some documentation. David Dees: Tim Turner should have some information. Toby Jenkins: I keep hearing that there were some Pride picnics, and I know when this organization had, because they've got the receipts to prove it when they had to take over. And it developed, because I know, I saw the records from 1982 where they estimated they had about 400 at Chandler Park. David Dees: Yes. There's a lot of people. Toby Jenkins: So, okay. So, there was that. And this organization, and Dennis and his collaborators felt like they needed to organize to take care of the community. David Dees: Before TOHR, did it have a different name, or was it TOHR, then it became OHR? Dennis Neill: Other way around. David Dees: It was OHR, and then you did a branch of TOHR. Dennis Neill: Correct. David Dees: Okay, all right. Toby Jenkins: Okay. So, about this same period, David, how many gay bars and clubs were there in Tulsa? David Dees: Oh, Lord. Toby Jenkins: Let's say about 1984. David Dees: I'm gonna say 12. Toby Jenkins: Okay. David Dees: Probably, because they were scattered all over town. Toby Jenkins: Were places like Zippers, were those gender inclusive? Were there men and women in there together, lesbian couples, male couples? 21 �David Dees: You know, Zippers was. Toby Jenkins: Okay, was there… David Dees: While it was, I'm gonna say it was probably a third women and two thirds men, but Zippers was very… Toby Jenkins: And you would have had drag queen entertainment? David Dees: Absolutely. Toby Jenkins: Okay. David Dees: As a matter of fact, there's an interesting story about that. We had a drag queen in the 80s. It was back when Safeway stores were around, and Safeway stores, there were several of them that were getting robbed, like armed robbery, okay? And they were looking for this beautiful blonde chick. And of course, when the Tulsa Police Department posts her picture, the gay community's like, huh, that's KC Starr, the drag queen. I kid you not, for six months, TPD thought they were looking for a black woman, or a blonde woman, sorry, before they finally figured out they were looking for a drag queen and popped her. Toby Jenkins: And did arrest her? David Dees: Oh yeah, oh yeah, they got her. Toby Jenkins: So it's 1984, there were people beginning to organize outside of just the private gay clubs. When did you hear about AIDS? David Dees: See, this is gonna be a really interesting story because it was such, it was a different time. I mean, today we've got the internet, we've got all this information. You know, back then, the internet, I don't even think when AIDS first, yeah, the internet was probably a thing, but most people didn't know about it. You know, there were bulletin boards and that sort of thing set up, like for colleges where people get information and stuff. But probably about the time, late 80s, early 90s, when AOL became a thing. With AOL coming around, that's when chat rooms were forming. And so as AIDS became more and more talked about and we knew what it was, you know, the gay plague first and the gay cancer and all this stuff, and then all of a sudden you see that it's kind of spreading in other areas. But there were chat rooms out there because I remember having a friend that was HIV positive and finally passed away in 95. But in the early 90s, I would get online and I would search through all these bulletin board rooms out there that had people living with AIDS and survivors because I kept thinking, okay, what are people doing that's working? What are people doing that's not working? You know, because I was desperate to find anything for this friend of mine. You know, like, oh, I make dandelion milk or I do this. You know, so I'm like, well, dandelions supposedly aren't good for you, but how many people are talking about doing this and how many people, you know, are doing whatever? And, you know, now we know that there's so many different strains of it, but then you didn't know that. So really what you were looking at is the people that are living, what are they doing? You know, maybe that's what's keeping them alive. Toby Jenkins: But before the internet, you would have began to hear, talked about. 22 �David Dees: You heard it on the news. That was really all you heard about. Toby Jenkins: You weren't talking about it in the clubs. David Dees: Nobody knew, really knew what it was. I mean, well, okay, when HIV first started, I was in that relationship, okay? That was about the time. So I missed probably the first four or five years of it. You know, because I was in a monotonous relationship. Then I come out and of course, you know, I'm missing friends that I had from 10 years ago, but that wasn't a big deal because everybody left Tulsa then. You went to Dallas, you went to Denver, you went to San Francisco, you went to New York, you went to Atlanta. Everybody left Tulsa, you know? So it wasn't uncommon to all of a sudden, you know, Bob was here, Bob's not here. So you just, you didn't really think about it. I tell you what was the, what really made it hit home for me was, and I think Sharon was the one that got that information for me, was I remembered, I found an old VHS tape that I'd made of the Oklahoma Quilt when it got brought to Tulsa in 92 or 93, I guess is when it was. Dennis Neill: 90 was the first, 1990 was the first. David Dees: Yes, I got it the second time. Toby Jenkins: Here was the first time it was on display, it was 1990? David Dees: Yes, at the Cox Convention Center, Civic Center. So I went through with the videotape, because as a matter of fact, I just put that on Facebook not too long ago, that video that I had transcribed, because I think I sent you a link to it or something, you'd asked me about that so y'all could have that for the record. So that, man, I'll never forget going in there and it's such a huge room and what felt like were thousands of panels to me. I mean, because they were in great big squares, you know, like what, 50 foot by 50 foot or more, maybe they're 100 by 100 foot squares, you know, with all these panels in a big square. I mean, it was just huge and there were, it felt like hundreds of them, of those big squares in there. And you're walking through and you're looking at this thing and you're like, holy shit, so that's what happened to Bob. Oh my God, there's John. Oh my God, there's Terry. I mean, it was just, it was fucking nuts. I mean, back then, cell phones didn't exist. If you called somebody long distance, long distance was expensive, so you just lost track of people, you know? And it wasn't like you had a way, you didn't even know where somebody moved and if they moved, how do you know where they moved to and how do you get their phone number? And, you know, and then God forbid, it's a dollar a minute to call somebody and talk to them. Toby Jenkins: During this time, so chronologically, I'm gonna ask this. So you're working at Zippers…. David Dees: By then, I was, let's see, Sterling's, Sterling's and then after that was Deep Elm at 61st and Memorial, which was the old Palladium. Lord, and then after that, I did go spend three or four years in a straight club. I wound up, Steve Kitchell owned the Palladium that was at Eaton Square at 61st and Memorial. Well, then 23 �Cindy Robson, who is part of the Robson family, had RCB Bank at the time, back in the day and was married or somehow part of Walmart heir. She opened that bar and called it Deep Elm for a while. Well, she wound up losing it, and that's when Steve Kitchell took me and put me in the Ocean Club, and I spent four years in the Ocean Club. Toby Jenkins: As a DJ? David Dees: Yes. Toby Jenkins: DJ and lighting. Lighting and sound? David Dees: Yes. So for four years, I was kind of out of the gay bar. Toby Jenkins: And then you went from that to David Dees: Concessions. Toby Jenkins: Concessions. David Dees: Correct. Toby Jenkins: And then you went from concessions to... David Dees: To the Silver Star. Toby Jenkins: Silver Star. And then Silver Star, you opened Majestic. David Dees: Majestic. Yeah, 23 years ago. Toby Jenkins: So I just wanted to get all that on the record. During that time, back to HIV-AIDS, did y'all begin to see the community organize and do fundraisers? David Dees: Yes. But I didn't get to be a lot of part of that because I was working at Ocean Club. But that reminds me, there was the boxer, Tommy Morrison. Toby Jenkins: Yes. David Dees: Who contracted HIV. And he was a big player at the Ocean Club. So when that happened... Toby Jenkins: He was an Oklahoma player. David Dees: Yes. That sent... Toby Jenkins: A title holder. David Dees: That sent ripples through the straight community. I mean, when I say ripples, I'm talking like six foot waves. I mean, it was insane. Toby Jenkins: And you were working in a straight club. David Dees: Yes. Yes. And I remember the wave of panic that started going through that bar. Toby Jenkins: When it began to hit what we thought was... 24 �David Dees: All of a sudden, it's in the straight community. Toby Jenkins: Heterosexual community. Yes. David Dees: Yes. David Dees: So then, by that time, when was it that I left? I left OC in 95. So in 95 is when I'm back in our community. Because it's like I told Steve. I said, man, I've been out of my element four years. I appreciate everything that I got to do. And I've lived a dream here. But I'm a fish out of water. And I needed to be back in my element. So then I stepped back into the world where all of a sudden, we're doing all these drag benefits for people that are dying. And as a matter of fact, it's really funny too. The first benefit that Majestic did right after we opened was a drag show benefit to raise money for a headstone for Caitlin Kane, Chad Burrell. Toby Jenkins: Yeah. I remember it. David Dees: Because his family wouldn't put a headstone up. And all of his friends were so distraught over that that they came to me and they said, can we do something and get a headstone? I'm like, yeah, we'll raise some money. And we raised it and we had it made. And his friends had input on what they wanted in it. And we had it placed on his grave. It's still out there. Toby Jenkins: So anything else about how AIDS impacted the community and the fundraising efforts that were going on in the clubs and things like that? David Dees: God, they were just constant. You had like, what, Red Ribbon Review. You had, I mean, everybody was doing it. It seemed like we had food pantries, I think. TOHR, I think, did a lot of stuff. Y'all had a food bank, I think, at one time that we would raise and donate canned goods for and stuff. Catholic Charities. Toby Jenkins: So you had the clubs. When do you remember the Tulsa County Health Department and the HIV testing that began to happen in the clubs? David Dees: I remember that happening with us. I don't think that that was really being done before us because I remember... Toby Jenkins: But what club do you first remember there were people there to do testing? David Dees: Okay, TOHR did STD testing for, like, syphilis and gonorrhea. Did we even have HIV tests for a long time? Dennis Neill: Well, what we did, many of us that were doing the STD testing, then we got certified with the Health Department to do HIV testing. But we did that at the OSU Clinic on Southwest Boulevard. David Dees: That's correct. You are right. You're right. I do remember that now. Dennis Neill: We did not do HIV testing in the bars. David Dees: Yeah. Yeah, we first started doing that... Toby Jenkins: TOHR didn't. 25 �David Dees: No, nobody did. Nobody did. Dennis Neill: Not that I'm aware of. David Dees: No one did. Toby Jenkins: Well when, because when I first came out that was the first thing I was told. David Dees: I think I remember we being the first ones to do. Toby Jenkins: At Star? David Dees: No, at Majestic. Toby Jenkins: No. I first met you, you were the DJ. I was at the Star. David Dees: We did not do HIV testing at the Star. Absolutely did not. Toby Jenkins: Yeah you did. Because the first time I ever walked in a gay bar I saw a table and they said what are they doing they said they're doing HIV testing and that would have been in the late 90s. David Dees: I don't remember that at all. Not at the Star. Absolutely no. Dennis Neill: Well that that could be because you know Hope testing by then was doing mobile testing and I remember going to Renegades and they were testing at Renegades and that would have been in the late, after we spun off Hope. I don't know if we did testing in the bars while Hope was part of OHR. Toby Jenkins: Well I may have it all blurred in my mind. David Dees: Yeah, the Star never did. No, I think they would do a few fundraise drag shows kind of things but no. Toby Jenkins: Okay, the reason I'm saying that is because first time I ever went into a club and you know participated in it was at the Silver Star and in my mind you know maybe Concessions I don't know. I can remember somewhere in a club I asked what that was during that period and my thought is I want to get tested but what if I find out I test positive and I'm here in a club I don't really want that all out here I want to do that privately so I went to Tulsa County Health Department to be tested. David Dees: You know we would set up a little spot upstairs that we curtained off. Toby Jenkins: Definitely at Majestic. Yes. From the day it opened it was serving the community. Because I came to you and said I need to register voters. David Dees: Yeah. Toby Jenkins: You set me up, you gave me my own little space. And we registered about 6,000 people through Majestic in a four-month period. I mean I, we would, David and them would line them up just like cattle chutes. Run them up. You had to be registered. This is when we were fighting over marriage equality and George 26 �Bush had said he was going to put the constitutional amendment. So that would have been you know 2003, 2004. Toby Jenkins: Yeah. David Dees: It took a lot of heat for doing HIV testing in the bar from a lot of people. Toby Jenkins: Oh really? David Dees: Oh absolutely. They're like well God what a downer, what are you going to do if this happens? I said you know we've got things in place but but here's the here's the deal and what I would do you know they would be set up and people would just be staring. So what I figured I had to do every time and for the longest time I did do was when they'd come and set up and we'd get people in there I'd go in and get tested and then as soon as I did it you'd have three or four other people do it. Toby Jenkins: So nobody wanted to be the first person to get tested. At this point our community didn't sometimes want to face the reality. David Dees: No absolutely not. Toby Jenkins: They didn't want to face their own mortality. They also didn't want to they didn't want to really be involved in fighting for their own liberation because those kind of things were dull and a downer and and you know I can remember trying to register people to vote and them just cussing me out. Why are you bothering this dude? I'm trying to get my buzz on you know they would get mad. David Dees: I'll say this about our community. Our community can be very interesting. I've said many times that it never ceases to amaze me. The people that scream the loudest about discrimination are oftentimes the worst about doing it and you know I've been it's been said to me many times about what are straight people doing in Majestic? Well this is a man's bar you know I've heard this stuff for years. I remember the Silver Star back in the days when we were also still half country half punk because it started out as country okay and I remember the women lined up along one wall and the men on the other side of the building just glaring at each other across the thing because the men hated that I would play waltzes because the women would waltz and they were too slow and they wanted to two-step and the women hated it because the men would two-step and slam into them. Toby Jenkins: Interesting. I just knew I loved it, it's beautiful. David Dees: Yeah, and the Silver Star really, again, was something that shaped me, that I thought, okay, if I ever get my own room, this is how it will operate. This is what I will tolerate, this is what I will not tolerate. And I've always run that room that way. Toby Jenkins: We've talked a little bit about the violence and the attacks and people being threatened and people being accosted. Do you have any recollection of, like, we've talked about people calling you names and the police harassing you. Do you have recollections of acts of violence? And I wanna lead into this to the night that you hosted the memorial for the Pulse Nightclub shooting. But prior to this, do you remember over the years, acts of violence we talked about? 27 �David Dees: When I was younger, absolutely, I remember going to the bars and what it was like. Toby Jenkins: I think you mentioned some club owner had been killed or? David Dees: That was probably a situation where somebody might have been out doing their thing and ran across somebody that was unsuspected while they were doing their thing. But there was a club owner that was, well, that was murdered out at Mohawk Park. That had a drag cabaret at, do you remember who? Okay. I just didn't wanna say his name. Toby Jenkins: If it's on public record, you can share it. David Dees: Who knows if that's public record now? I mean, because again, it's probably on microfiche somewhere, but I mean, where do you find that microfiche? And did that microfiche survive? Dennis Neill: It's on our website, our history website. David Dees: So, you know, that was- It's Mr. Tim. Dennis Neill: Well, I thought it was the partner of Mr. Tim that was murdered. David Dees: For some reason, I thought it was Mr. Tim. I think it was him, actually, butDennis Neill: And he was also winning the publisher of Another World. David Dees: Yes, I forgot about that little rag mag, yeah. Sure enough, it was Mr. Tim. It was kind of our version of Twit and the Galey back in the day. Sure was. [Editor’s note – In 1990, bar owner Tim Turner wrote a history of the early gay bar life, “A Flash from the Past,” which is in the archives and available at history.okeq.org. In the article, Tim clarifies the Mohawk murder: The Blue Haven opened November, 1948 by the 'much loved' Producer, Activist and Entrepreneur, the late M.C. Parker. M.C. Parker and Tim Warren would later cultivate and produce the largest, most spectacular Oklahoma Gay Event in history, the Miss Gay Oklahoma Pageant at the Camelot Inn. (Tim Warren, his life partner forty years his younger, was later murdered and his body discovered in Mohawk Park. The murder was never solved, as well as most gay murders in our city as I recall.] Toby Jenkins: So, about the violence, being yelled at, being threatened, were there stories of people were beat up outside of the clubs in those 80s, 70s, 80s? Speaker 4: 70s, early 80s, yeah. Maybe it picked up a little bit when AIDS first came on the scene because we all of a sudden became the plague. And this is probably where my, again, another unpopular thing that I always did. I was always kind of straight women, okay? Because when AIDS was just full blown and everybody hated the gays and you couldn't touch them and God forbid, don't eat off a fork or a spoon or something that they've touched or drink out of their glass. Straight women, I mean, we had our fag hags for lack of better words, you know? 28 �So, straight women, to me, were our first ally, really, honestly. So, I always made it a point to treat them with respect because, again, my deal was the only way that I am ever going to educate anybody about gay people is to show you that my skin is the same as yours, it feels the same as yours, it has hair like you. When I cut myself, I bleed red just like you. I am no different from who you are other than the fact of who I fall in love with. Other than that, there's no difference. Toby Jenkins: Do you remember when y'all agreed to host the memorial for the Pulse nightclub shooting? And what a difference the community, I mean, there were skyscrapers that were lit in rainbow colors to show solidarity. David Dees: You know, but here's the deal, Toby. We've always been, Tulsa has always been like that, it seems like. I mean, I noticed that, especially probably in 95, 96, towards 2000, okay, after I left Ocean Club, I didn't tell anybody where I was going. Nobody knew where I was going. I just left, abruptly left. One weekend I was there, one weekend I was not. Nobody knew. So then I'm at Concessions, and it's probably two or three months down the road, and all of a sudden I see three or four girls in there that I knew from the Ocean Club, you know? And then a week later, there were 40 or 50 women in there that I knew from the Ocean Club. You know, eight, nine months later, half the room I knew from the damn Ocean Club. You know, and then all of a sudden, with those women, two or three boyfriends or husbands. And then more, and then more. And it just, all of a sudden, Concessions was the first bar that really was a melting pot. And it was. Because it was right there on Peoria, in the middle of the strip, everything. And that's when, initially when they opened, you entered in the back door through the parking lot alley. Well, as things started growing, Kirk was like, you know what, fuck this shit, we're gonna open the front door, we're here, we're queer, and we're gonna know. And for years, the Peoria, or Brookside Merchants Association, for probably four years of the five years that bar was open, ignored that bar. That it didn't exist. They did everything, boo-ha-ha, all that crap. Never once were we ever included in anything, with anything with the Brookside Merchants Association, never. And then we did that drag queen car wash on the back parking lot. Toby Jenkins: At Concessions? David Dees: Yes. Courtney Farrell and the Brookside Divas did that drag queen car wash. And it blew up. And they did multiple drag queen car washes on that parking lot to raise money. But, you know, getting back to what you were saying with that Pulse thing. You know, it's really funny because all of the years that we've been there, not once have I ever worried about anything happening in that bar. Because it seems like the straight community loves that bar as much as the gay community loved that bar. And I always felt like people just wouldn't tolerate anything being done to it. And nothing in 23 years has ever been done to that room. It's never been vandalized. It's nothing. Toby Jenkins: Very good. Do you remember the Pulse nightclub memorial service that was there? 29 �Toby Jenkins: I can't remember if GT was the mayor or if he was a candidate. He was there. Um, he's running, I can't remember. David Dees: I'll never forget you telling, you shouting, we love you Orlando. And all those people. I mean, it was loud. I mean, there was a lot of people. Toby Jenkins: And the skyscrapers downtown. They had put rainbow things on it. David Dees: It was insane. Toby Jenkins: And the police, for every gay person, there was two police there to protect us that night when we went out to the Guthrie Green. David Dees: I remember they were on the roof of my apartment across from the club, sharpshooters up there. Toby Jenkins: I just wonder, when we came to that place to remember it, it was important that the interfaith community and corporate leaders and political figures knew that we considered that our sacred space, that it was there because people had been murdered in Orlando in a club. DavidDees: Absolutely. Just for having a good time, being themselves. They were hurting nobody. Toby Jenkins: And I just want to say for viewers, multiple times you have hosted memorial services for individuals. David Dees: Yes. Toby Jenkins: Fundraisers for people in crisis. And for causes, not just for the LGBT community, but foster care organizations, domestic violence organizations. David Dees: Because I mean...Emergency Infant Children Services, for example. We have lesbian women that have children that depend on that, you know? And I've had people go, well, that's not a gay organization. They're helping gay people. What the hell does it matter? And again, you know, it boils down to, even with things that are going on now, why are you still letting these straight people in here? You know what, dude, here's the deal. We're not gonna get anywhere by being shitty to somebody. The only thing that we can do is continue to educate people. Toby Jenkins: Can we put that on a banner? David Dees: Well, it's the truth, it is the truth. Toby Jenkins: It needs to be a logo. David Dees: Why are you trying to, you know, some bad man touched you and hurt you, okay? They're not all doing it, so why are you gonna be mean to everybody? You know, we've got a lot of people out there. Again, the only way we are ever going to get them to understand who we are is to educate them as to who we are and that we are no different. 30 �Toby Jenkins: Do you remember when we had the first parade and I believe you, I don't remember what club it was, but I remember you being at the parade and we had a float. I know Renegade's float caught on fire, but … David Dees: Yeah, I just, the thing that stands out for me is I will never, y'all were coming down 15th Street, it seemed like, and I think it was the World got a picture of that flag with everybody carrying that flag. Thing was huge and beautiful, God, it was beautiful. Toby Jenkins: And then for years, we organized over there at the Tulsa Theater, whatever it's called now. What is it called now? David Dees: Tulsa Theater, it was Brady Theater back then. Toby Jenkins: And we would organize in that parking lot and come down and right in the middle of the bike race, the bike race, and you guys had to do all of that. And then the city council told us we had to change our, look, had to change our route. David Dees: You know what's funny about that damn bike race now? As soon as that bike race is over, that crowd comes into the club and it'll catch a drag show. It's, well, you know, we, I remember, I think we were one of the first LGBT organizations that put money into a race. We'd do like a little cash prize for the blah, blah, blah, whatever, little bounty thing or something. And I remember the first time I walked up to them, I'm like, what's this y'all are doing? And they're like, well, you know, different people, like, you know, the first person that comes through that's wearing a Santa hat on, you know, blah, blah, blah. So they'd have all these different things open and I'd be like, okay, you know, 500 bucks for this person or whatever. And I'll never forget the first time I heard, you know, Club Majestic, blah, blah, blah, yeah. And people were like, what? Toby Jenkins: I want to say this for our viewers. I've always appreciated so much your support of all of the community and for everything that was happening. And the unique thing about you, David Dees, is Club Majestic, for as long as I was involved here at the Equality Center, was one of our corporate sponsors for Pride. Now, let me make sure our audience understands the difference. You would write a significant check out of your own business and personal to corporately support Pride as a cash gift. In addition to, you would let us have fundraisers there to raise money for Pride and all the different accoutrements of that. Many times, our clubs would let us have fundraisers at their clubs, and then they counted that as their sponsorship, and they wanted to be recognized as a sponsor, yet we were the ones that raised the money in their clubs. And I was happy to do that. But it alwaysDavid Dees: I get it with them. Toby Jenkins: Because you wrote a check and gave it to us and then let us have a fundraiser there too. David Dees: Yeah, a lot of these smaller clubs just didn't have the means that we had. You know, we were fortunate to be the big boy on the block. So, you know, and when you're the big boy on the block, you've got a little more responsibility and a little more, and you've got more leeway to be able to do something. 31 �Toby Jenkins: But I want it on the record. David Dees: I appreciate that. Toby Jenkins: You did more than the others. David Dees: It was never a thing that was done for recognition. Toby Jenkins: It was just, yeah. So I wonder if our panel, does anybody else have a question for David Dees? And do you have anything specifically you want to make sure we include in our interview? David Dees: Man, I had so many notes. You know, one thing that I wanted to mention too, that I think is really important to bring up in our history is, again, it goes back to back when HIV was devastating us. There's, up on North Denver, there's, I think it's a little Catholic, Hispanic church now, white. But that's where Catholic Charities had the hospice. And that's where I had a lot of friends that actually… Toby Jenkins: St. Joseph House. David Dees: Yes, yes. You know, I had many friends that wound up there because their families either couldn’t take care of them or wouldn't take care of them. And some people I know that passed away there, went there because their families didn't know. Oh, that's another thing I was going to bring up too. Do you remember when TOHR was at 36th and Peoria? Up above and Daddy's Bar and Grill was there. John Willis had that. Dennis Neill: And well, wasn't it Rick's? David Dees: Yes. Dennis Neill: And it wasn't John, it was Jim. David Dees: Jim from, he was with the Tulsa County Court. Jim and Rick, Rick was his partner. And then after they closed it, John did Daddy's there. Dennis Neill: That's right, right. Toby Jenkins: TOHR's first LGBT center. David Dees: Was that, or were you at 41st and Harvard first? Dennis Neill: Yes, the only thing at 41st and Harvard, which is actually 39th and Harvard. It wasn't really large. So we didn't have a community meeting. David Dees: That's correct. Dennis Neill: And we did not have a store there. David Dees: You all just moved the phone lines there, didn't you, from Zippers. Dennis Neill: And then we ran HIV testing out there for a while. David Dees: That's correct. Dennis Neill: And then we ran the AIDS Support Program out there. 32 �Toby Jenkins: Anything else on your notes? David Dees: Well, I definitely, you know, and you do have it on your site, but I think it's important to bring up that Tim Turner, who owned Tim's Playroom, wrote a history of, I mean, like, good Lord. I wish people could have met Gene from the Bamboo Lounge. What a character, what a character. That's all I've got about him. What a character. Everybody had to have a rite of passage. You took them in to meet Gene. Toby Jenkins: At the Bamboo. David Dees: At the Bamboo, yes. And Gene would, we would be like, Gene, John's never been here before. You need to make him a pair of jeans. And oh, Lord. He, boy, he was a flamboyant little queen. Like, first thing, here's what I remember about the Bamboo, okay? I remember walking to the Bamboo and like, what a beautiful aquarium behind the bar with, I've never seen so many dicks in my life in an aquarium. They had dicks that blew air bubbles and dicks that the fish were eating algae off of it. I mean, there were penises everywhere in that aquarium. They probably even had a penis-shaped fish that you just didn't know was in there because you were too busy looking at all the penises in the aquarium. Lord have mercy. But man, what an incredible man he was. He was such, such a neat man. Toby Jenkins: It was such a loss when that club closed. David Dees: Absolutely. Toby Jenkins: Because it had the distinction of being one of the longest clubs around. And we tried, at the time, the present administration, or the previous administration of Obama, they were beginning, the National Park Service was looking for historical places to register on the historical registry. And we were trying to work to get Bamboo included in that. And then it closed. David Dees: You know, the, what was it, another thing that, you know, our bars, too, were so diverse back then. You had your gay men's bar, you had the cruise bar, you had the dance club, the women had their bar. You know, so it was like, I remember, the Zebra Lounge was pretty much down about, what, sixth to seventh on Main. It was the block north of Harrington's, when Harrington's was there. You know, that was where your older clientele hung out. You know, Taj Mahal, of course, was your little hustler bar. Lord have mercy. We had so many different, unique things. You know, TNT's, how long did TNT's go on for? They were a good 20 years. Toby Jenkins: Oh, longer than that. David Dees: Easy. You know, I remember the Club, when it was on Memorial, back in the day. I'll never forget. Jane Ann Earl. Lord, I was, okay, I was working at a bank at the time. I'd just gotten, I was a bank teller for like two or three years, and I'll never forget. You know, she was a larger than life lesbian woman, okay? I mean, and she was a big woman, and she drove a Pontiac Bonneville, big old tank car, and she'd come flying that thing, and I always, here's what I remember about her. On her dash of her car, she had like a leopard print dash cover, and she was just rough and tough. I mean, she was tough, and I always loved her, and she would always look at me, she'd be like, hi, baby. Oh, Lord, she was such a neat lady, Jane Ann Earl. I need to go try to look that name up. She'd have to be dead by now. 33 �Toby Jenkins: The helpful thing from this interview is that we now know that Patty was your high school friend. And rescued you in the street, made you come back in with wanting to get her interviewed. Anything else on your notes? David Dees: And she may or may not remember that, but I was just like, she was like, David Dees, David Dees, I'm Patty Murray, we went to high school together. Don't hurt me. Toby Jenkins: Anything else on your notes that you want to make sure we include? And then I would like if Mary or Dennis have a question for you. David Dees: Oh, absolutely. Let's see. Oh, the Camelot Inn, Trudy Tyler, our first Miss Gay Oklahoma, U.S. of A. She was crowned there. Toby Jenkins: Very good. And that would, do you remember the year? David Dees: I want to say 75, I think. Toby Jenkins: And I've been told, Dennis may know from the archives, because I think it's included in our archives, and it was covered by the media. They would have people protest outside that the Camelot was hosting the pageant. David Dees: Absolutely, absolutely. Toby Jenkins: And the Camelot was a bougie place in those days. David Dees: Yes, it was, absolutely, very much so. And I don't remember if she wrote for the World or the Tribune, but Joanne Gordon. I mean, that lady, and I think I furnished y'all with copies of that, too, where she's like, Joanne discovers the Fruit Loop, and she wrote a whole article, because she would, her and her husband, they'd write editorial, you know, just a little commentary every day, editorial-type thing. Toby Jenkins: And for our audience, what was the Fruit Loop? David Dees: Oh, Lord, the Fruit Loop was, okay, let's see. We go down to 6th Street, okay, so it started at 9th Street, go down past Holy Family Cathedral to 6th Street, then we would head east on 6th Street to Main, and then we'd come up Main, go past Kathy's, 8th and 9th on Main, and then turn right at the apartment complex that was there, and go back to Boulder. Toby Jenkins: Yeah, so these were all one-way streets in downtown Tulsa. David Dees: Yes. Toby Jenkins: And it was like a cruising place where people could… David Dees: Hundreds of people cruising, and it was every night of the week, but Friday and Saturday night, you'd have 100 cars on that parking lot across from Holy Family Cathedral until the cops would run us off. Toby Jenkins: I may know a little bit about it, or maybe not, but it was very popular. David Dees: I know a lot about it. 34 �Toby Jenkins: All right, our panel, does anybody else have a question for David Dees? We've got a person who was there and saw it happen. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: When did the Fruit Loop's driving end? David Dees: 80s, probably, yeah. Because all the bars started moving out of the downtown area. Because for the longest time, they were all downtown. Mary Bishop-Baldwin: As a bar owner, what do you think makes you be so benevolent to the community and take it upon yourself to assist the community in so many ways as you have over the years, rather than just sit back and rake in the money and not care about who you're taking it from? David Dees: Probably being as old as I am and experienced. Honestly, I'm like I said, it all goes back to that deal with my mom. Honestly, with me was she? She just showed me honestly what unconditional love was, what come, what compassion was, and I think I kind of learned: you learn what you will put up with and you learn what you will not put up with. You know, and so then you have to learn how to apply that evenly across the board, and I've always I've, in running that club, it's always been with me, what's fair is fair, and if it's fair for you, then it's fair for you. It's not, it's just not ever been one segment was treated better than another segment. It can't be that way. And it's also been an educational tool, like I've said many times. You know, I I don't want to feel like somebody, oh, you have that little Trump derangement syndrome where I say it's like a ministry. But it kind of was. It was a ministry in a way, because it was a tool to teach people who we were. Again, it was like: you know, look, I have hair on my arm, so do you? So do you? Look, I believe red, so do you. You know I love, so do you. Now, who I love may be different from who you love, but you know that was that was always….just the whole point was: you know we're here, you know what you're, welcome. Come on in, learn about us, have fun with us. We'll have fun with you. Toby Jenkins: So it'd be. To recap, it would be your mother's influence made you look out for others, and not just. David Dees: I think absolutely that that moment with my mom was probably one of the most incredibly pivotal moments in my life. It was. It was a huge life lesson. It's a life lesson I never forgot. David Dees: Dennis, do you have a question for our guests today. Dennis Neill: Not at this time, thank you. Toby Jenkins: Okay, I know that you are maybe not as visible at the club. Do you want to acknowledge the people that run the place? David Dees: Yes, I'm definitely not. I mean, I'm a couple years from 70, so I'm definitely not as up to being up there. I definitely can't race up down the stairs like I used to. As far as hands-on, I'm still very much hands-on behind the scenes I can. I can assure people that I've got people in place, that they're- they're still doing what it is I want done and running it how I want done and a lot of the things that are in place- the, the security that's in place. That's how I want it done and I want it very 35 �visible. I want people to know that, you know we're very well aware of what's going on out there. Toby Jenkins: And the manager today is Chris Shoaf. David Dees: Chris has run that for me technically for probably easily ten years, but he was also a big part even before then. Toby Jenkins: And he would be known to our viewers because of his activism, work and his being a strong advocate. David Dees: Absolutely, I I think I think people don't really realize the amount of time and the and the things that you know, Chris… Chris can be very vocal sometimes and I think some people are like, oh, it's a little dramatic. But I can promise you, if there's something going on, he's the one that's out there barking. He's the dog out in the yard in the middle of the night barking to let you know that, hey, something's going on. Maybe you ought to get up right. Toby Jenkins: And that is the manager at the Majestic. I know another thing I want to before we finish. So in a minute I'm going to ask you what we ask all of our guests: do you have a message for the future, for young people or the people who come after us? So in a minute I'm going to ask you for that. But I wanted you to tell a little bit about I know you live in a house that's on wheels and live in a travel trailer motor home, and I know you're a part of a group of LGBT people that get together. Toby Jenkins: Yes, what's the name of that group? David Dees: There's a couple now. There's one that's based out of Oklahoma City: Pride in the Pines LGBT Camping, and then the greater Tulsa LGBT Camping. It was based, you know, on eastern Oklahoma and then, of course, there's a lot of intermingling with the members in each group. Toby Jenkins: And kind of what is its focus. David Dees: You get together, just get together, hang out, meet, meet, and I mean it's just absolutely, yeah, absolutely, it's fun, that's I used to run, Dennis and John. Their first time I ran into them camping was at Natural Falls, I believe. Toby Jenkins: Very good. So as we finish our time together, I'm going to ask you: do you have a message for the future, for those that come after us? Is there something you want to say? David Dees: Know your worth, absolutely know your worth. Don't settle for anything less you are. I feel like I've tried to lead life by the golden rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you, but don't expect them to do unto you, or you're probably going to be sorely disappointed. But you always, always, always, lead by example, and I get it. Sometimes it's hard and sometimes you turn the cheek, sometimes you get a few teeth knocked out, but it's just how…It's how you've got to do it. It reminds me of the days of Act Up, you know, and I've heard it applied to the riots that went on with George Floyd and all this. I, you know, and I'm somebody said: 36 �well, I just don't agree with doing this and doing that. Well, I remember with Act Up, I didn't used to like some of the things that act up did. I know why they did it, because sometimes you have to go to that extreme to make people stop and go whoa and and look at things and think. Toby Jenkins: And Act Up would have been an activist group that was very visible and involved in the 80s and some of their protests were pretty dramatic, everything from sprinkling the ashes the cremated remains of their lovers on the lawn of the White House, and then they had protests at the cathedrals because of their stand on condemning condom use. David Dees: Absolutely and like, like I said, some of them at the time. Some of these things seem really extreme but again, sometimes you have to stop, step outside of the box, look at what's real. What's going on? What, what is, what is the intent here? Sometimes it looks malice, but maybe it's not. Toby Jenkins: Our time today has been with David Dees. Any closing words, sir, before we finish our time together? David Dees: No, I'm happy. I touched on a lot of things that were important, I think. And there's there's a lot of history that a lot of people don't know about. Toby Jenkins: So when are you going to run for an elected office> David Dees: Absolutely never. Toby Jenkins: Well, I think you've got some campaign slogans. David Dees: I intend to live out my the rest of my years. That's another thing that people need to remember. Live your life happy. That's it. In the grand scheme of things, nothing else matters. Water off a duck's back Toby Jenkins: You've been listening to David Dees David Dees: Preach the gospel. Toby Jenkins: Here in the Joe and Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, the headquarters of Oklahomans for Equality and he is a part of our history project. Thank you. Addendum: Given David’s initial work at Zippers, the editor has added the following for the Zippers Facebook page established in 2016 by a group of former patrons of the bar: ABOUT ZIPPERS In 1975, construction began on a 6,023 square foot building on 33rd Street, just west of South Yale Avenue in Tulsa, OK. Completed early in 1976, it originally opened as Casino Disco, a private gambling and dancing club that did not remain open for long. An upscale discotheque named Casablanca followed, but it too was short lived, and was followed by yet another club named Sweetwater Station, which failed to develop a following and also closed in a matter of months. By 1978, the building was just a 37 �little over two years old and had been home to three failed ventures--but that was about to change. In the Fall of 1978, John Willis with the help of an investor from a prominent Tulsa family opened Zippers Electric Circus, a club that catered to a mostly gay clientele, although everyone was welcome. Prior to Zippers, Willis was doing sound work at the Old Plantation, another gay club near 51st and Yale, which shared a parking lot with a Steak and Ale Restaurant. Willis used his knowledge and experience to ensure that the sound system at Zippers would be the finest in the area at the time, and it was said to be the best west of the Mississippi River. Zippers had an intimate atmosphere, and reliably packed in patrons night after night. Theme parties such as Fantasy in Red, Fantasy in Black, and Hollywood Nights attracted even larger crowds, and from time to time entertainers such as Sylvester and Pamala Stanley appeared in the club. Zippers was a trend setter by establishing shared men's and women's rest rooms, which often surprised first time visitors. Zippers was a big hit, and pulled in visitors from other states. It was not unusual to see tags from five or more states on cars in the parking lot. After 10 years, Willis opened a new club named Strokes in the Brookside area of Tulsa, and closed Zippers, ending an era that had to be experienced to be understood, and one that created many friendships and fond memories for everyone fortunate enough to have been a part of it. John Willis passed away in 1993, but he and the establishment he envisioned and created lives on today in the memories of many. This group is dedicated to John Willis, the staff at Zippers who greeted all who entered, poured their drinks, mixed the music, cleaned up the mess, and to everyone who came to dance, drink, and made Zippers a part of their lives from 1978 to 1987. 38 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2026] David Dees Interview Subject The topic of the resource Donald Dees Oral History Project Interview from April 21, 2026 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Dees, Toby Jenkins, Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 21, 2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived This interview with David Dees offers a deep dive into the history of LGBTQ+ community life in Tulsa, including early club culture, personal experiences with family acceptance, and the evolution of Pride events. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and resilience of the community over decades. Join us for an in-depth interview with David Dees as he shares his experiences and insights from decades of activism, community organizing, and the history of LGBTQ+ life in Tulsa. Discover stories of community resilience, the fight against AIDS, and the importance of education and inclusion. 2026 AIDS AIDS/HIV David Dees Dennis Neill Dennis R. Neill HIV/AIDs interview LGBT history OKEQ Oral History Project oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript Pride Toby Jenkins transcript video Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2026] Prime Timers' Prime News Subject The topic of the resource Tulsa Area Prime Timers Newsletter "Prime News" Description An account of the resource 2 issues of Volume 33 of the "Prime News" monthly newsletter published by the Tulsa Area Primer Timers for 2026. It features prior meeting minutes and a calendar of events for each month. <strong>Available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research.</strong> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Area Prime Timers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 2026 2026 Gala available at Center Bob Blum calendar Dennis R. 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The interview focused on Nancy’s work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community as a founder of PFLAG in Tulsa, her testimony before Congress concerning the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and involvement with OkEq. Nancy McDonald Interview with Anna Puhl 2021 Nancy McDonald: Well, I think it's important to understand the mission of PFLAG. Yes. PFLAG has three components. It really is supportive of parents and LGBT people who are coming out to their parents on what is this all about. We have come so far since 1987. So we no longer get people coming to PFLAG who are crying because they had gay kids. Then the second component of PFLAG is to educate. Educate ourselves, to educate our family members, to educate our friends, our religious affiliations, the volunteer work that we may do. And the third component is advocacy. And those three prongs hold true for the local chapter as well as the national organization. So the national organization, one of the things that they wanted to support was gay marriage. And we thought, oh, this would never, ever come to be. And then all of a sudden, up pops DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act, sponsored by our congressman Steve Largent. And so they were going to have hearings on DOMA and PFLAG was asked to participate. So I went to Washington to participate on the panel discussion before the Justice Committee in Congress. That was, it was an interesting experience. And I was on the panel with Elizabeth Birch, who was at that time a president of the HRC, Human Resources Committee [Human Rights Campaign, now just HRC]. And also Andrew Sullivan, who was a Republican, a gay man, living with AIDS. And we were the last panel to be interviewed. Prior to that interview, Steve Largent walked into the room where we were being interviewed, all of these people were being interviewed about DOMA. And I thought to myself, it was very crowded, there was one seat to my right, the door was on my left, he wasn't going to get by me. And so I stood up and I said, you know, Representative Largent, I'm from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Oh, he was so glad to see me. And then he sort of puzzled, and he said, well, why are you here? And I said, I'm here to testify against DOMA, because that's very hurtful for my daughter and many other LGBT people. At that point in time, I had a hold of his hand. It's a very interesting and funny story. I don't know, I was holding his hand with both of my hands, and I didn't let go, as I was talking about how mean-spirited this piece of legislation was. I think he thought I was contagious, because he kept backing away with me and I wouldn't let go. And there was a photographer from the Washington Post sitting on the floor, snapping these pictures. It's now in the national PFLAG office, Steve Largent almost at a 90-degree angle as he tries to get away from me. So it was sort of funny. But then in the testimony, it was really interesting, because the first person, Elizabeth Birch, testified, and they had her crying, and they attacked her about being a lesbian. The second one was 2 �Andrew Sullivan. Andrew was HIV-positive, he was out, and it was just so meanspirited. And then I was the last person to testify against DOMA, and I took my chair and I just thought to myself, all of these men sitting on this panel are grandparents. And so I introduced myself. I introduced myself as a parent, and a grandparent. And at that point, you could have heard a pin drop in there. And they started asking me questions, and they were sort of mean. You know, I did the best that I could, but I knew when I ended that we were not going to be successful in getting this piece of legislation out of the House. So it moved forward, and then it was such a disappointment to me and to a lot of other people that Bill Clinton signed it. And so that was my one experience in Congress. But I also testified on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Anna Puhl: Tell me about it. Nancy McDonald: And that was, you know, what we were trying to do was to get a national law that you could not fire LGBT people because they were gay. That never really happened, but we picked up, you know, many, many, many, many corporations that just embraced that and put that as part of their policies. And then I also testified on HIV-AIDS drugs and the value of the federal government supporting drugs for HIV-AIDS. So, and that was successful. I feel really good about that one. But I had a number of experiences in Congress and working with Congress on policies to protect our LGBT youth. Certainly in Oklahoma, I worked on the antibullying legislation. It was defeated three times before we finally got it through. And it was a lot of education, one-on-one, with the local congressmen, or the local legislators, I should say. And that's a good piece of legislation. One of the challenges there, it does not specifically say gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender youth. It says youth. And the difficulty in getting that piece of legislation through the Oklahoma legislature is that they would get hung up on gay, lesbian, bi, and trans. And so I met with an attorney from ACLU and he said, don't worry about that, Nancy. What we want to get into that bill is all youth. And when we get all youth, that includes our youth. And so if there's any issue, or if someone files suit against a school district for a child being bullied because they're gay, we can use this piece of legislation. And so that's how we got it through the Oklahoma legislature. But we had to work hard. We never did get gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people in our hate crimes, state-created hate crimes law. It's still a disappointment. Anna Puhl: We have a city ordinance. Nancy McDonald: That's right. We all should be very proud of our city. And the things that have happened in our city government policies, in our non-profit policies, in our corporate policies, in our public schools. Our kids and our teachers are protected. I'm so grateful to Dr. Gist to have continued that even though the former president, I refuse to say his name, the former president immediately abandoned that piece of legislation. 3 �Anna Puhl: Title IX, yeah. What are some challenges that you have overcome in your time, like more specified on OkEq than PFLAG? I love PFLAG stuff. What are some things you've done with OkEq or what are some accomplishments that you think OkEq has done? What are some things, like moments in your history with OkEq that you're proud of? Nancy McDonald: I'm so proud of just having a building that is a safe place for gay, lesbian, bi, trans people. And it is a real tribute to their board of directors and their leadership and the executive director for making that happen. It was a challenge to raise the money for this community center. We should be proud that we did not accept any federal grants, any federal money, any state money. This was raised locally from individuals and corporations and foundations that supported the LGBT community. I'm extremely proud of that. At the last gay pride parade, you know, I was doing it in my wheelchair and I just thought about it. I thought, my gosh, 10,000 plus people. We couldn't even get a parade permit. The city wouldn't let us have a parade. And we walked on the sidewalk to Veterans Park for our first fair community event. It took us two years to get that permit, thanks to Greg Gatewood and his leadership. And then to see the events around the city. And the booths and the people having fun, and it was well done. It was not anything that would make any of us ashamed. I'm always pleased that it's of such good quality, and maybe that's some other coming out of me, but I really want it to be topnotch good quality, something that all of us can be proud of, including parents. Anna Puhl: You brought up something that made me think: hold on, do you want to talk about the library? Nancy McDonald: Okay, I'll talk about the library. Sharon Thoele, who was the executive director of Tulsa Cares- and you know I was part of the founders of Tulsa Cares when we got our first Ryan White money to have a program to service our HIV-AIDS patients and clients- and Sharon Thoele decided that Joe and I needed to be recognized in some visible, tangible way, and so she came up with the idea of the library, and so we thought that was really lovely to have a library in our honor, but, more important than that, to have resources, books and films and videos and whatever pieces of information- for the LGBT community to come in and have a safe place to read and research and do all those things. So yes, Joe and I are very proud of our Joe and Nancy Library. Anna Puhl: I love the Joe and Nancy Library. I work in the History Project a lot, so it's kind of my home base, I think, as here we are in 2021, and I try to think about you know what are the needs. Nancy McDonald: I am still extremely concerned about our kids in public schools, and do we have adequate resources for them at their school level and how do we help our young people address the hate speech that is often directed at them from their peers? That's a big concern. I'm also concerned about how we continue to reach out and try to educate the evangelical person in this community, the churches, you know. I've been in the parades from the very beginning. I've seen the horrible signs. I just think it must be so difficult for LGBT people to walk by those. 4 �I always wanted to roll up to them and say: I've seen your signs for 20 years. You need to get some new ones. I worry about when we put our LGBT people at risk for hate speech. I often reflect on when I testified on DOMA. I know that that room was filled with young LGBT people and they sat there and had to listen to the hate speech from the congressman and I just ache for when that happens. I hope that we can continue to educate that this is no longer an issue. It certainly is better than it was in 1987, but I don't think we can give up and say the job is done- absolutely not. Anna Puhl: This is not a question for the thing, but out of curiosity, at Pride this year did you see anybody protesting? Nancy McDonald: Yes Anna Phul: Okay, I didn't go the whole parade route so I didn't know. Nancy McDonald: They had moved this year. They were up towards the beginning of the parade and they were there with all of their signs and their whistles and hate speech yelling at everybody and it's hateful and thank goodness for the Dykes on Bikes Because they just drove by and made lots of noise in front of them. I'm always grateful for the Dykes on Bikes I've seen I mean I participated in the San Francisco Gay Pride and the New York Gay Pride and I've participated in the 2 AIDS marches on Washington and I'm always grateful for the Dykes on Bikes. Anna Phul: So, how many children do you have and how many grandchildren do you have? Nancy McDonald: Well, we have four children and then we have sort of a semi adopted son. Okay, we never legally adopted him, but he's very much part of our family. And I have eight grandchildren and then Zach our sort of adopted son has two. Our youngest daughter, our gay daughter, went to Booker T. Washington. She's a great soccer player, but this is her mother talking. She went to Tufts University, and she was on the starting squad freshman year and then she has a degree in sociology and women's studies. Wasn't quite sure what she was going to do. She went to San Francisco worked in a law office. Didn't like that, decided that she really would like to be an English teacher of English learners or English language learners. So she went to Stanford and she had a master's and her PhD in education from Stanford and she is Living in Seattle, Washington. She is the headmistress of a private school in Seattle. She is married and she has two children Simon is 17 and Sadie is 14 Anna Phul: Can you were you like did you ever imagine that that she'd be married with two children? Nancy McDonald: No, never. Anna Puhl: Can you say that in a sentence? Does that make sense? Nancy McDonald: I think that every parent dreams about you know, what your children will become. They'll get married, heterosexual, they'll have children. They'll have you know, we will have lovely grandchildren. And you very quickly realize that's 5 �not the case. It is their life. And so when Morva came out we had to reconstruct our hopes and dreams for her. And one of the things was at that point in time, I didn't think she would ever be able to have a family. Not so. And so when she announced to us that she really wanted children, and she wanted us to be a part of that. We said absolutely. We love you no matter what. Held her hand. They're brother and sister [ pointing to a picture]. You know, you just that was not in our hopes and dreams for Morva. Even after she became after she came out, they thought she'll never have a family. But she does, she has a lovely family. Anna Puhl: That's so cool. Yeah,you're gonna like be a showstopper on these things, you know. [ Pointing to Joe McDonald] He can be the quiet one. Nancy McDonald: Super dad. 6 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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