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Text Any textual data included in the document December/January 2004 Volume four / Issue two the TORCH tulsa oklahomans for human rights 220 Attend Vigil; Hundreds More the Streets Sometimes hate gives Tulsa a black eye. This time we gave it back. Michael Christopher, Executive Director It didn’t take long after Oklahoma’s resounding defeat of GLBT marriage rights on November 2 for the hatemongers to start dancing in the streets. The GLBT Info Line rang steadily with news of people upset alter the election, some feeling afraid to go to work, some-having their cars chased; and at least one beaten up— a woman attacked by a lesbian-hating neighbor. While dealing with all that, we got the news that Fred Phelps’ group, Westboro Baptist Church, was coming back to town on Sunday, November 7 and Monday, November 8, this time to picket churches that they believed didn’t do not show enough hatred toward GLBT people, and Charles Page High School in Sand Springs for not showing enough hatred toward its gay students. Fred Phelps’ battle cry, "God hates fags," would be heard once again in the Tulsa area. I started calling our friends on the Say No To Hate Coalition and members of our advocacy committee to see what could be done in response. When we told Nancy Eggen of United Campus Ministries, she suggested a Sunday evening vigil. She swiftly organized a beautiful vigil service, and TOHR set about getting the word out. Thousands ofemails and phone calls later, the Center hosted its largest attendance ever. If you missed the vigil, you also missed a great homecoming (And if you send me your email address I won’t let you miss the next one!) People who hadn’t seen each other for years, new friends from Native American and African Ameri can communities, TOHR members of years past, and many of the new friends we (continued on p. 9) TOHR’s Year End Fundraising Campaign Mark Bomley October marked the start of a new fiscal year for TOHR. We need your financial support to enter what will be a mnost significant year for the gay. lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. In the short period of six months since moving into our new Center and hiring an Executive Director. TOHR has substantially increased its service to the GLBT commnunity. The number of calls received on the GLBT Info Line grew 300%. The number of meetings held at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center doubled. Our cooperative work with allied organizations has grown dramatically—we have presented the day-long Questions on Marriage: A Conference on Marriage Equality, hosted a month-long residency of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, worked with PFLAG and others to present two candidate forum events and a panel discussion on the legal implications of the Oklahoma anti-gay marriage amendment, coordinated the Tulsa GLBT History Project Lecture. and participated in the Say No To Hate Coalition and its hate speech task force. (contimted on p. 3) From the President The Holidays Present Special Challenges Every year at this time my partner and I have our annual ’"What are we going to do for the holidays?" discussion. This year, we are skipping Thanksgiving and Christmas with the family. For us, holidays are our choice. I know that for many, holidays become a time of angst because their family takes the position that we can come but only if our partner does not. Each of us has to make our own choices when faced with families who feel this way. Our families are in effect saying, "choose us or choose your partner." For some, this position is an absolute and will rarely change; for others it is only a test to see how "committed" we are to "being gay" or to our partners. What we should remember is that it is okay to make whatever choices we want. Whether we want to go be with our families or not is our decision and there is no reason we should feel any shame or guilt. After the events of this past year, some of us will find comfort in being with family; for others our families can be toxic. If your family is one that is not supportive, you should have an exit strategy. Don’t ride with others who may not want to leave when you do. Know when you are getting angry or depressed. If traveling long distances, make a hotel reservation for each night even if you have to cancel it. Once when visiting my sister at her invitation, my partner and I arrived only to be told that we had to sleep in different rooms. Be explicit with the ground rules before you arrive. Don’t leave things to chance. Even if you have had prior good experiences with family, be prepared this year for those family members who have been less supportive to be more vocal. Don’t expect them to be more difficult, just be prepared for how you are going to react. A New Year’s Resolution That Does Everyone Good One of the most important New Year’s Resolutions that I ever made was to be out in every aspect of my life. After the vote in Oklahoma this year, it is important to me to let as many of the three-out-of-four Oklahomans who voted for State Question 711 know that I am still here, still gay, and still deserving of equal relationship rights. For me, this will likely manifest itself in more LGBT t-shirts, buttons, etc. While Wild Oats may be a relatively safe place to stock up, I expect that I will also do some shopping at Walmart and Homeland. I urge all of us to be out in 2005. Come by the Center and get stickers for your cars, jewelry items, flags and windsocks to decorate your front porch. Let 2005 be the year that we let our PRIDE shine. [signature of Mark Bonney] President, TOHR John D. Cutrlght, MSW, LCSW Counselor & Psychotherapist 4870 S. Lewis Avenue, Suite 190 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-284-0123 Children + Adolescents + Adult + Couples published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-743-4297 www.tohr.org email: community@tohr.org Office location Tulsa GLBT Community Center 5545 East 41st Street Tulsa, OK 74135 TOHR Board of Directors Executive Board President—Mark Bonney 1st Vice President—Dr. Laura Belmonte 2nd~/ice President—Libby Bender Secretary—Mike Williams Treasurer—Dwight Kealiher Assistant Treasurer—John Madigan Governing Board Director, Gender Outreach—Troy Nicholas Director, Board Development—Ken Youngblood Director, Fundraising—Dennis Neill Director, Programs & Facilities—Ken Youngblood Directors at Large Andrew Carter Kelly Carter Steve Eberle Janet Gearin Richard Hurtig Shelly Ledford Anita Randza Mike Redman Devon Rutherford Kaye Smith Novia Stice Executive Director Michael Christopher TOHR’s Capital Campaign The Pyramid Project pyramidproject.org Chair Sue Welch Committee Members Mark Bonney, Marc Frieden, Michelle Hoffman, David Hoot, Shelly Ledford, Catheryn Mason, Marcy Smith and Tim Williams. TOHR is a 501(c)3 oganization operated through donations and non-paid volunteneers. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of current United States of America tax laws. The Torch, a publicalion of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Inc. is published bimonthly with an estimated annual readership of 10,000. Subscription rates are paid contributing member dues of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). The Torch is protected by copyright and may not be repreduced in whole or part except by permission obtained by contacting TOHR directly. Credit must be given to TOHR. The views of the Torch are expressed in editorials only. Views expreesed in letters to the editor and other submissions are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the board of directors, contributing members or editors or leadership of TOHR. The Torch reserves the right to edit or reject any material submitted for publication. The Torch and/or TOHR is not responsible for damages due to typographical errors. Advertisements designed and created for publication in the Torch remain the property of TOHR. The Torch and/or TOHR cannot be responsible for claims by advertisers. The use of the name or likeness of a person or entity in the Torch in advertising or editorial content does not imply any sexual orientation or political association. Copyright 2004, TOHR. Fund-Raising Campaign (cont. from p. 1) During the same period we presemed the annual Diversity Celebration, expanded support group programmning, established the Tulsa Rainbow Business Organization (TuRBO), increased Center attendance for social events, conducted a major upgrade of our computer systems, and launched the TOHR eNEWS email newsletter to rave reviews. And, with PFLAG and Tulsa Reaches Out, we sponsored a scientific study to assess the needs of the Tulsa GLBT Commnunity right now. It feels like we’ve done a year’s work in just a few months, but that’s exactly the pace we need to maintain to take advantage of this unique moment in our history. The debate around marriage and the overturning of all remaining sodomy laws is bringing unpredictable attention—and opportunity. In light of and despite recent electoral backlash, hate crimes legislation, employment nondiscrimination policies, the needs of our community have become both more critically important and more attainable. The 20-member TOHR Board of Directors and thirty dedicated volunteers of the Tulsa GLBT Community Center ask you to consider a substantial commitment of dollars in the upcoming year. The momentum of this time must be continually fed with effort, passion and funds so that we will not miss this rare opportunity to advance our rights. In six months, the number of new people who have entered the fight is more than equal to the whole movement of a year ago, and TOHR is your contact with that force, your legs in the race. To move our community and organization forward in 2005, we are asking our contributors to consider raising their level of support this year. Please send in the donation form available in this newsletter. We are deeply grateful for your help! Estimated Revenues Oct 1 2004 - Sept 30 2005 - $160,000 Other, 4% Memberships, 3% Grants, 19% Benefits, 4% Diversity Celebration, 40% Donations & Pledges, 30% Estimated Expenses Oct 1 2004 - Sept 30 2005 - $160,000 Programs & Marketing, 14% Other, 5%. Wages & Benefits, 29% Facilities & Office, 28% Diversity Celebration, 24% Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Certified Public Accountant "For All Your Accounting Needs" Gay men and lesbians face many special situations, whether single or as couples. We are proud to serve this community. 4815 South Harvard, Suite 424 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135-3066 918.747.5466 Tulsa GLBT Information Line 743-GAYS (743-4297) White Lion Pub Tulsa's Authentic English Pub 6927 S. Canton Ave. Just 2 blocks East of Yale off 71st Street 491-6533 TOHR Board members and officers at November annual Board retreat, All Souls Unitarian Church, led by Tulsa facilitator Barbara Bannon. Easy as Pie! Holiday Shop Online and Help the Pyramid Project Sue Welch With the Holidays upon us, The Pyramid Project wants you to shop till you drop! You’ve helped raise just over $300,000 in pledges and donations to purchase a permanent site for the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. We want to help you do even more good and it not hurt a bit. Shop online through the iGive secure network of over 550 brand name stores and give to the Pyramid Project without it costing you a penny! In addition, if you join iGive through the How to Donate page of the Pyramid Project website, PyramidProject.org, and make a purchase within 30 days, the Pyramid Project receives an EXTRA $5.00 at NO cost to you. Here’s how it all works: iGive Members are the folks doing the shopping. Members accrue money by shopping via iGive and iGive works on the behalf of each member to direct a percentage of that member’s purchases to the Pyramid Project—that’s up to 26% of each purchase at NO cost to you! When supporters use the joinLink on the Pyramid Project website, Pyramid Project is automatically pre-selected to benefit! Every single supporter’s online shopping at over 550 popular stores means a donation for TOHR’s Pyramid Project! Remember, each new person who joins and shops within 30 days means a $5.00 bonus for TOHR’s Pyramid Project, so do it now! Use your Join link at PyramidProject.org. HOUSE FOR RENT in one of Tulsa’s few "blue precincts," $700 per month in historic Yorktown, St. John’s hospital area. Two bedrooms and one bath, a large kitchen, generous living room, separate dining room and glassed in back porch. Amenities include central air, washer, dryer, dish-washer and refrigerator! Leave a message for Ralph at 743-6863. GARRETT LAW OFFICE, RC. Garrett Law Office, P.C. is an association of lawyers with one common goal: to serve the public interest by representing injured persons or persons with property damage who are susceptible to possible unfair treatment by insurancecompanies. Our practice areas are: INSURANCE DISPUTES PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH JOB-RELATED INJURIES SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PRODUCT LIABILITY SECURITIES FRAUD BANKRUPTCY Call our office for a free consultation before you commit to signing a release which could compromise the value of your claim and your legal rights. 1-888-GARRETT In Tulsa: 622-9292 Remember - The adjuster works for the insurance company – WE WORK FOR YOU! UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR December 1, 15 – Coming Out Group. Support for people making the journey out of the closet, fadlitated by John D. Cutright, MSW, LCSW. This is not formal counseling, but an open discussion between peers with guidance by a trained facilitator, and is very helpful in the difficult coming out process. Meets the first and third Wednesdays at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st, at 7:00pm. December 7, 14, 21 – Free anonymous HIV testing at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street at our H.O.P.E. Testing Clinic, 6:00 to 8:00pm every Tuesday except Dec. 28 December 3, 10, 17 – Films at the Center. Join us at 6:30pm Fdday evenings for movie night... fun, film and friends at the Center, 5545 E. 41st December 3, 4, 7 – Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak Holiday Concert, "Home is Where the Heart Is" at Trinity Episcopal. For tickets go to www.counciloak.org. December 6 – Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st. Anyone interested in being part of this annual June pride celebration is encouraged to attend. December 13 – PFLAG/TOHR Holiday Dinner. Come and join us for the annual holiday dinner at 6:30pm at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. The Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak will entertain, and PFLAG will present the annual SWAN Awards. It’s a covered dish dinner, so bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. December 17 – The dinner and lecture, GAY MARRIAGE, THE CONSTITUTION, AND AMERICAN POLITICS, features speaker Dr. Paul Finkelman, Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Tulsa, at 6:30 p.m. in Kaiser-Miller Auditorium, 1719 South Owasso, Tulsa. The cost for adults is $10.00 per person, for children 4-12, $5.00. Tots are invited to join us at $1 per meal. Dinner reservations and baby sitting arrangements may be made by calling the Synagogue at 583-7121 or dropping a note to suzanne@bnaiemunah.com. December 18 – Test Fest 2004, a day-long fair-style fun fest and free anonymous HIV testing. Door prizes, food, free sex supplies, games, and hot films on the big screen TV, with visits from very special guests. 10am to 7pm. Bring all your friends, get tested and know your status! Hosted by TOHR and H.O.P.E. Testing Services At the Center, 5545 E. 41st. December 27 – PFLAG Support Meeting. Have a gay someone special in the family and need someone to talk to? This is the place. Call 749-4901 if you would like to attend. January 5, 19 – Coming Out Group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at the Ceriter, 5545 E. 41st. (See December 1 above for details.) January 6 – JUST WHAT DO WE NEED? is a presentation at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 East 41st Street at 7:00pm focusing on a large-scale needs assessment commissioned last Spring by TOHR, PFLAG and Tulsa Reaches Out, to evaluate the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the Tulsa area. Join us for the presentation by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council and a discussion following. This special presentation is TOHR’s monthly membership meeting for January. Desserts and coffee wilt be served. January 10 – Presentation at the PFLAG monthly meeting of the GLBT Needs Assessment by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council at 7:30pm, Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. January 12 – Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st. Open to all. January 24 – PFLAG Support Meeting. Have a gay someone special in the family and need someone to talk to? This is the place. Call 749-4901 if you would like to attend. February 4 – TOHR Members Covered Dish Dinner. Bring a dish to share and hear speakers every month on the first Thursday at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street. IMPORTANT: To get updates on events plus links to important LGBT news items, subscribe to the free TOHR eNEWS email newsletter by sending email with the words ENEWS SUBSCRIBE in the subject line to mchristopher@tohr.org. Genesis Ministries 2419 S. 83rd E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK Meets Sunday 11 a.m. for service, Wednesday 7 p.m. for Bible Study, Singing and Prayer GLBTQ Youth in Tulsa Have Found a Home Ken Draper OpenArms Youth Project in Tulsa has been serving the GLBTQ youth ages 14-21 for almost three years now. As the Center has grown, the youth have been the driving force behind its success and the formation of a programming schedule. The project is governed by both a youth board and an adult board of directors. The youth design the group activities and the adult board oversees grant writing and fundraising as well as the record keeping and major growth activities. Since opening the first Center in May of 2002, OpenArms relocated to a larger location in December 2003, and in February 2004 expanded to add additional office space for computer and Internet access, after-school activities, and safe sex outreach programs. OpenArms offers training for youth to become H1V/STD peer educators and 32 youth have now been certified in the extensive training curriculum that was designed and written by the University of Oklahoma. OpenArms provides a variety services to youth including counseling, group meetings, social activities, mentor partners, after-school programs, HIV/STD education and other activities to help youth cope with their specific needs. OpenArms strives to reach youth where they are in their process of "coming out," providing many different levels of information based on their own requirements. OpenArms is an organization built for youth and designed by youth to reach them where they are and to fill the gaps in services that they identify in the community. OpenArms Youth Project is funded in part by the youth it serves via a cover charge for social activities and also by community donations. Contact OpenArms at 918-838-7104, info@openarmsproject.org FALL FUND DRIVE 2004 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights extends heartfelt thanks to the generous donors to our Fall Fund Drive. Below are listed the names of those with gifts or pledges $100 or more who have given us permission to acknowledge them publicly. Thank You! $5,000 and above Dennis Neill and John Southard $1,000 to $4,999 Mark Henry Cisar Holt, Inc. Doug Campbell Kaye Smith Michael Williams and Lance Pillstrom $250 to $999 Lamont Lindstrom Duane MenNe and Mike Mills Tom Neal Gregg Smith and Kevin Burleson Michael Green $100 to $249 Janet Gearin Andrew Carter D. Bruce Lewis Rev. and Mrs. Russell Bennett Fred Bassett tulsa glbt history project HISTORY PROJECT Memories Tulsa has a rich history of gay "spaces"—bars mad clubs where the community could come together to relax and mingle, and to escape the everyday surveillance of mainstream society. Do you remember these old favorites of the 1940s—1970s? ** TROPICAL GARDENS ** BLUE NOTE LOUNGE ** BLUE HAVEN ** MILWAUKEE TAVERN ** BISHOPS BAR ** St. MORITZ ** LITTLE MEXICO ** THE DOGHOUSE ** SKOO-BEE-DO ** FRIENDS LOUNGE (a.k.a. THE FRUIT LOOP) ** TRACY’S ** THE NEW EDITION ** THE ZEBRA LOUNGE ** TAJ MAHAL ** THE GALA ** TIM’S PLAYROOM CLUB ** THE CLUB ** THE QUEEN OF HEARTS ** NEW YORK, NEW YORK ** THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ** PAPILLON ** THE ZEBRA ** CARUSO’S ** ANYTHING GOES CLUB ** NEW PLANTATION CLUB ** TIM’S PLAYROOM CLUB ** ZIPPERS ** TULSA MINING COMPANY ** SEEKERS CHOICE ** OVER THE RAINBOW ** DANTES MEMBERSHIP "I'm a member because it just seems to me like citizenship... working for our civil rights is a duty of my citizenship in the gay community." ~ C.B., Tulsa "Education is the most important thing we can do right now to gain our rights. Thank you for doing this work. Keep it up!" ~ A.J., Tulsa BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS include many nice privileges, but the one that really means something important is that you will be participating in a very meaningful way in the rights of every gay man, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered person in Tulsa to live with full citizenship and to pursue a life with equality. The levels listed below are just guidelines—anything you want to contribute will be deeply appreciated. You can give the full amount today, or instruct us to bill your credit card monthly for a certain amount and for a specific number of months. If you like, you can even make your gift online at www.tohr.org... just click the DONATE button. Membership is for one full year from the date you join. Name(s) as it (they) should appear on mail addressed to you: Check this box if you DO NOT want to be acknowledged by name in our publications: [] Mailing Address Telephone IMPORTANT: Email Address I am interested in: 0 Volunteering at the Center 0 Volunteering for Diversity Celebration 0 The Rights Advocacy Team I (we) want to join TOHR! 0 Individual $30 0 Family/Household $50 0 Patron $100 0 Business/Organization $ 100 0 Donor’s Circle $300+ $__________ 0 NEW Student or AmeriCorps Volunteer Membership $15 0 Check enclosed, payable to TOHR 0 My company offers a matching gift program. The proper forms are enclosed or will follow. 0 Please bill my (our) credit card: 0 Visa 0 MasterCard 0 American Express Card #_______________________ Expiration Date ________________ Signature ____________________ 200,000 people in northeastern Oklahoma deserve equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights works for legal equality and social acceptance—not just tolerance—for the gay, lesbian bisexual, transgender and allied community of northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership and unity. Thousands of callers are served each year through the Tulsa GLBT Info Line (743-GAYS). 10,000 visitors are served through the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and annual Diversity Celebration. Hundreds attend conferences, lectures and other educational opportunities designed to build positive perceptions of the GLBT community—both in the community and among ourselves. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights works for you. Please tape your check inside and fold here. Tape closed before mailing. THANK YOU! Please tape your check inside and fold here. Tape closed before mailing. From: Place Postage Here Membership Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 Sweeping Away Hate in Sand Springs 220 Attend Vigil... (continued from p. 1) have been making in Tulsa’s faith communities all came together for a candlelight vigil. We experienced one of those moving moments that have become all too rare in life—a moment in which we all felt the support and love of oue another. And we encouraged each other to participate in one more positive action, a Silent Sweep Against Hate at the high school after Phelps’ group had gone. Fred Phelps had eleven people in his hate-filled protest of the churches that day, and even fewer at the high school the next morning. After strongly encouraging our members to stay away from the high school protest, hoping to focus media attention away from Phelps’ people and onto our own, I met Don Satterthwaite and Vernon Jones of our sister group, Oklahoma Freedom and Equality Coalition, at the school at 7:30am. We were there to observe and to document. Vernon and I interviewed two of Phelps’ people on video, then crossed the street to interview the counter-protesters. Despite our efforts to keep the crowds down, 240 people showed up in opposition to the "God Hates Fags" signs. Most were high school and college students, and there were some parents. Most expressed a deeply felt need to stand up and do something. Some didn’t feel quite satisfied yet. Silent Sweep Against Hate I spoke with the principal, Robert Franklin, to let him know that we were planning something for that afternoon when school was to let out. We wanted students to see something very positive. Someone on the Say No To Hate Coalition had reminded me of the Silent Sweep Against Hate that was held after the Ku Klux Klan had a Tulsa rally. We called the organizers of that action and got their help in plauning a new sweep demonstration to rid Charles Page High School of homophobia. The principal was a little wary, but he knew we were the good guys. We gathered at about 2:30, brooms in hand, on the sidewalk across the driveway from the high school’s main entrance. As the parking lot emptied, we swept the sidewalks and heard cheera of solidarity from students. Sweepers included TOHR donors, friends from the Jewish Federation and the Say No To Hate Coalition, PFLAG, several churches, Open Arms Youth Project, the University of Tulsa’s BLGTA, United Campus Ministries and students from Tulsa Community College. In all, about 75 people attended the sweep. Between the vigil, the students who stood against Phelps, mad the Sileut Sweep, we numbered about 535 people against Phelps’ meager dozen. The guest of honor? The young man whom Sand Springs high school students refused to hate: Michael Shackleford. He was there throughout—from the vigil through the sweep, and his presence encouraged all of us. Radical Inclusivity Since the first articles on a Sand Springs high school student appeared a few months ago, Washington Post correspondent Anne Hull has quietly followed the young man’s story. I’ve skipped many of the details of the vigil because Anne’s story tells it so much better than I could. (I hope you’ll read it at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn!articles/A48197-2004Novl3.html.) Of Rev. Russell Bennett’s words that night, she writes: Bennett recited a Bible verse in which Jesus scolds the leaders of his time for worrying more about narrow morality than the bigger picture. ’Woe to you, hypocrites,’ the reverend said. ’For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy.’ [Michael Shackleford’s mother] Janice was quiet, listening to phrases such as ’radical inclusivity’ and quotes by Robert F. Kennedy about the long arm that bends toward justice... As school let out [on Monday], dozens of people from Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights arrived with brooms. In silence, they swept the sidewalk where the Phelps protesters had been. Michael was there, sweeping. A group of students walked by. One of them, a girl with long, silky hair and a backpack, was obviously fed up with all the protests and counter-protests. ’Leave our homos alone,’ she said. To Anne Hull and Michael Shackleford, to the students in Sand Springs, to Nancy Eggen, Russ Bennett, Cathy Elliot, Nancy McDonald, Nancy Day and everyone else who worked to pull this together on incredibly short notice, to all of the organizations and individuals who stood together against hate for two days in two towns, to the people who stayed together after the protest to go to breakfast and reimagine the future, and those who got together a few nights later to celebrate victory in the jaws of the election defeat— thank you. After the passage of a constitutional amendment by which our full citizenship was revoked, after people with hate on their lips were triumphantly elected to the highest offices in our nation, we needed something wonderful to happen. Fred Phelps didn’t expect to bring us renewed hope and strength. This time we’re glad he came. Gay & Lesbian Fund FOR TULSA If you support Non-Profits in the Tulsa Area Consider Giving Your Tax-Deductible Contributions Through the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. You will be able to specifically direct your funds to any of the pre-screened Tulsa Area Non-Profits, ensuring that your contributions are going to agencies which support diversity in their policies and outreach. Your contribution will be leveraged with other dollars, increasing our visibility and the benefit to the non-profit agencies of your choice. This Donor Advised Fund has been established with the Tulsa Community Foundation. Some 40 non-profit organizations in the Tulsa Area have added Sexual Orientation to their non-discrimination policies. Please support these progressive organizations with tax-deductible contributions in the name of the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. Some of the organizations supported this year include: All Souls Unitarian Church Community Outreach Program; Arthritis Foundation; Arts and Humanities Council; Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma; Child Abuse Network; Community Action Project; Domestic Violence Intervention Services; Family & Children’s Services: Komen Race for the Cure (Breast Cancer); League of Women Voters; Life Senior Services; Light Opera of Oklahoma; Mental Health Association; National Conference of Community and Justice; Parent Child Center of Tulsa; Philbrook Art Museum; Planned Parenthood of Northeastern Oklahoma; Tulsa AIDS Walk; Tulsa CARES; Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless; Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights; Tulsa Opera; Youth Services of Tulsa. Making a difference in Tulsa while highlighting the important contributions of the Gay, Lesbian and Allied Communities. For more information: www.gayandlesbianfund.org/tulsa Email: Tulsa@gayandlesbianfund.org Or call the Tulsa Community Foundation, 918-494-8823. Interview with a Board Member: Ken Youngblood Ken Youngblood chairs TOHR’s Program Committee. He is a long-time Tulsa florist and antiques dealer with an alter-ego even more famous that he is! TORCH: Where did you grow up? Where is home for you? KY: I grew up in Jay, OK, Huckleberry Capital of the world and home to the mighty, mighty Bulldogs high school football team. Jay is a very small town and our home was in the country. Actually, almost all of Jay is in the country except for a couple of blocks where the courthouse for Delaware County is located. My father was a patrol officer for Lake Eucha and was an employee of the City of Tulsa. My morn owned her own beauty salon which was on main street. In college, at Northeastem State, I became very involved in anti-Vietnam War activities. My first step into the world of social politics! I guess I was a radical then too. After graduating with degrees in music, business, and political science, I drifted around the country for a while. In 1976 1 ended up in Tulsa and have been here ever since. I love the city! It has changed over the years. TORCH: When did you first get involved with TOHR? KY: Back then it was called Oklahomans for Human Rights. There was a sister group in OKC. My first memories of that group were Christmas Parties downtown at Trinity Episcopal. Back then I felt empowered by being with other gay people. The group always made me very proud to be gay. At that time the group was more social than political and I became personally much more political and with the AIDS epidemic, TOHR started to become more political. During the mid 80s, I was always helping with fund raisers and was a regular on the Gay Hotline. I’ve been involved off and on through all these years serving as first lady during 91 and 92. What a beating!! It has to be worse than being President!! TORCH: What are some ofyour TOHR memories?? KY: To be truthful, there have been years where we have made huge strides in the face of a lot of adversity. There have been years when the Board was absolutely awful. I believe the new board has the opportunity to take the community to a higher level but it won’t be easy. Division is easy and the low road. Unification is a much harder goal to accomplish and takes a lot of work. The reality of our community is that we are very diverse. We don’t always agree but hopefully we can all agree onat least one goal—equality and respect. One shining light in TOHR’s history is the number of great activists and leaders who have started with TOHR and then started their own specialized groups to great success. TORCH: As TOHR Program Director, what can we expect in the future? KY: Our new committee is currently working on many new programs but always wants to hear from the community on what YOU want. Talk to us. We will listen. TORCH: Now tell us about PEACHES. The truth is Peaches and Ken are very different individuals. Peaches is a created character. Peaches has helped raise more money for the community than most patrons. Ask her what she thinks (she will tell you even if you don’t). TORCH: Alright Peaches, so what are your opinions of TOHR and the gay community? PEACHES: Thank God somebody asked! Get off your ass Gay Community! I’m tired of you just sitting home whining that nothing goes on! A lot of you don’t support jack. TOHR is working its butt off! We need your help! Volunteer! Pay for the electric bill or the gas bill! Stop by and talk to us! Be part of the community instead of being an outsider. TOHR can only be relevant if everybody comes together and we help each other. Smooch!! Coming Out Crowd TOHR's Coming Out Support Group continues to meet the first and third Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Tulsa GLBTCommunity Center 5545 E. 41st Street. Counselor and therapist John D. Cutright (MSN, LCSW) leads friendly and supportive discussion. ALL WELCOME! TOHR is seeking insurance bids from a GLBT-owned, - managed and/or -affirming insurance agent. If you would like to bid on our insurance contract, please contact Michael Christopher at rnchdstopher@tohr.org. STUFFING STOCKINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Don't forget the PRIDE STORE Located inside the Tulsa GLBT Community Center 5545 E. 41st St. Cards, Jewelry, Rainbow flags, Art Prints, Pet Gifts, Books, Candles, AND MORE! Tuisa Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 2687 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 This may be your last issue! We’ve been mailing the Torch to a large list of past members and friends through this year. But as of the next issue, we’ll be mailing only to current Members and Volunteers! If you’d like to continue receiving the Torch, please fill out and return the Membership Form inside. Thanks! Printed on recycled, chlorine free paper PFLAG/TOHR HOLIDAY DINNER Monday, Dec 13 6:30pM Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 South Harvard Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share, or just come! Entertainment by Council Oak Men’s Chorale! Reach thousands of NE Oklahoma’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and allied READERS ADVERTISE IN THE TORCH! For rate card and specs email mchristopher@tohr.org or phone Michael at 743-4297 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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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Play pool Tulsa GLBT Community Center offers FREE pool every weeknight! 6-9 PM 2114 S Memorial The Quest for Equality! Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights has worked for equality for the Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender (GLBT) community of NE Oklahoma for 22 years. See page 3 for related story Rainbow Families GLBT parent group provides support and activities for adults and their children. the TORCH FALL 2002 tulsa oklahomans for human rights quarterly news / volume one / issue one GAY DAYS at the Tulsa State Fair! You may have never thought the Tulsa State Fair would have "Gay Days" - and officially you’re right, but there’s no better way to make it "Gay Days" than with these two concerts! "Gay Days" at the Tulsa State Fair are: SUNDAY; SEPTEMBER 29 - the Village People will be performing on the Oklahoma stage at 7:00 PM. (Continued on page 6, see GAY DAYS) EMPHASIS ON ADVOCACY TOHR is educating Tulsa city leaders on important GLBT issues and encouraging them to take actions to improve More than 200 cities and towns across the U.S. include sexual orientation and/or gender identity in their employment and housing non-discrimination ordinances. Tulsa is not one of them. That’s why TOHR has placed a renewed emphasis on education and advocacy on behalf of its members and the GLBT community. TOHR recently established a new Advocacy Comrnittee. The committee’s first order of business: to determine which employers in the Tulsa area include sexual orientation and/or gender identity in their employment non-discrimination policies or offer domestic partnership benefits to their employees. But perhaps more importantly, the committee also plans to discover which major Tulsa employers have not adopted such policies. "The good news is that many companies with branches in Tulsa have policies protecting the GLBT community," said Brent Ortolani, committee chair. "We plan to find out why they decided to adopt those policies and how they were able to gain management approval, then apply what we’ve (Continued on page 7, see EMPHASIS ON ADVOCACY) a home for ALL 6 years old and growing, the Tulsa GLBT Community Center provides something for everyone. The Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, a program of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), provides not only a visiblle, physical presence of & for the Tulsa/NE Oklahoma GLBT community - it also, and importantly so, provides leaders and role models, allies and mentors, partnerships and friends - for the entire GLBT community. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center exists to form commou ground - not only between the GLBT and non-glbt communities but also for the GLBT community itself. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is the one place in town that accepts everyone - young adults to seniors and everyone in between. Thousands come through the doors of the Tulsa GLBT Community Center on an annual basis. Here are a few of the reasons why: Young adults who feel isolated have a placeto feet they belong while having positive GLBT role models. Community organizations have a place to meet and call home. Countless individuals use the center as a gathering or meeting point for friends and allies. TOHR is helping to build a community free of boundaries set out of differences or apprehension. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is one of the best ways to build that community - by providing a home for all in the community. All in the community are welcome and encouraged to use and support the Tulsa GLBT Community Center - forming common ground while building a stronger GLBT community. tulsa gay, lesbian, bi & transgender community center 2114 S MEMORIAL a program of tulsa oklahomans for human rights Visltors to the Tulsa GLBT Community Center consider checking out a book from the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library (above) while (below) TOHR President Brent Ortolani practices his skills. Free pool is available every evening. The TOHR Board of Directors would like to thank each end every member of the Equality Fund and all Contributing members for supporting the work of TOHR through advocacy, education, leadership and unity. Equality Fund donors provide a home for the GLBT community - the Tulsa GLBT Community Center - a home for all GLBT and allied individuals and organizations. Equality Fund donors help secure legal equality and social acceptance for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Trensgender & allied community of Northeast Oklahoma. tulsa oklahomans for human rights Equality Fund Fundraising tomorrow’s equality today LEADERSHIP COUNCIL $1,200+ annually / $100+ monthly Anonymous Mark Argo & David Rosebeary Mark Bonney & Philipe Au Dan Burnstein & Martin Martinez Larry David the Gill Foundation Kerry Lewis Joe & Nancy McDonald Rick Martin & Daniel Schneider Dennis Neill & John Southard Brant Ortolani & Steve Aberson J.J. Stogsdill & Alan Oktay Kaye Smith Sue Welch & Marcy Smith Van Wilde Williams Companies SUSTAINING COUNCIL $600+ annually / $50+ monthly Karl Cooke Anna Dodwell & Connie McCarley Barbara & Bruce Langhus Boofy Flint Seay Cynthia Quick & Vicky Brown Tim Williams 25/25 $300+ annually / $25+ monthly Blake Rider Jonathan Stanley CENTER FRIENDS $120+ annually/$10+ monthly George Baremore Teresa Barnard & Tamara Thompson Fred Bassett Greg Davis Consulting, Inc. Michael Eslick & John Myers Melissa Fell & Travis Anderson D.A. Smotherman TOHR CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS $30+ annually L.B. Amos Elise & Arthur Anderson Anonymous Shelton Baker Bradley Burdette-Banks Wil Bruner Ray Chance Rick Ducey Erich Fillmore Jim Firth Rick Fortner Greg Gatewood Bret Guillet Gregg Hillier Michelle Hoffman & Heather Harp Rick Hollingsworth & John Voegele Greg Johnston Peg Jones Carey Kilpatrick & Royal Ward Lindy Kroenert Lament Lindstrom & Devre Jackson Russ McCarty John McConnell Laurie McCormick Liz McNamara Gerald Miller Barbara Mitchell Tom Neal David Nickell Robert Odle Nancy O’Neil Chuck Parsons Chuck Pearce & Gary Meadows the Purser Family Jim Queen & Rueben Garcia Melissa Renee Keith Rickman John Rudy Rick Snyder A. Patricia Spurgin & Carrie Fleharty Clark Taylor Shelly Urbonas Mary Waidner Fred Welch Lauren Whitman & Shelley Curtis Murrell B. Wilmoth Martin Wing Sharmilee Worley Please accept our apologizes if your name is not listed as a donor or contributing member and it should. We are currently installing a new database system. Please notify TOHR at 743-4297 to report discrepancies and/or additions. Thank you for you support of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Progress is being made in the struggle for equality for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Trensgender (GLBT) individuals, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) has been fighting for equality and offering support to Tulsa and Oklahoma’s GLBT community, their family and friends for more than 20 years. As Tulsa and Oklahoma supports equsiity, it grows as a city and state, improves the weft-being of a significant portion of its population and increases its attractiveness to business and younger generations. Advocacy, Education, Leadership & Unity the TORCH published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-743-4297 (phone) / 918-384-0108 (fax) tohr.org email: community@tohr.org Editor Greg Oatewood ................. ggatewood@tohr.org Writers and Contributors Greg Gatewood ................. ggatewood@tohr.org Kerry Lewis ........................... klewis@tohr.org Michelle Hoffman ............... mhoffrnan@lohr.org Brant Ortolani ...................... bortolani@tohr.org Office location Tulsa GLBT Comrnunity Center 2114 S Memorial Tulsa, OK 74129 TOHR Board of Directors President Brent Ortolani ...................... bortolani@tohr.org 1st Vice President, Open 2nd Vice President, Open Secretary Wil Bruner ........................... wbruner@tohr.org Treasurer (acting) Kerry Lewis ............................ klewis@tohr.org President Emeritus Kerry Lewis ............................ klewis@tohr.org Director of Fundraising/Event Greg Gatewood ................. ggatewood@tohr.org Director of Board Development Michelle Hoffman ............... mhoffman@tohr.org Director of Volunteers Ray Chance .......................... rohance@tohr.org Director of Gender Outreach Melissa Renee ........................ mrenee@tohr.org TOHR’s Capital Campaign the Pyramid Project pyramidprojeet.org Co-Chairs Kerry Lewis & Sue Welch Committee Members Theresa Bernard, Mark Bonney, Marc Frieden, Greg Gatewood, David Hoot, Rick Martin, Brent Ortolani, Daniel Schneider, Marcy Smith and Tim Williams TOHR is a 501(c)3 organization operated completely through donations and un-paid volunteers, Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of U.S. tax law. The Torch, a publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Inc. is published quarterly (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer) with an estimated annual readership of 10,000. Subscription rates are paid contributing member dues of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Advertising rates are: business card: $25/issue; I/4 page: $50/issue; 1/2 page: $75/issue and full page; $100/issue, A 25% discounted rate is available with a paid annual advertising plan. The Torch is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part except by permission obtained by contacting TOHR directly, Credit must be given to TOHR. The views of the Torch are expressed in editorial only. Views expressed in letters to the editor and other submissions are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the board of directors, contributing members or editors or leadership of TOHR. The Torch reserves the right to edit or reject any material submitted for publication. The Torch and/or TOHR is not responsible for damages due to typographical errors. Advertisements designed and created for publication in the Torch remain the property of TOHR. The Torch and/or TOHR cannot be responsible for claims by advertisers. The use of the name or likeness of a person or entity in the Torch in advertising or editorial content does not imply any particular sexual orientation or political affiliation. Copyright 2002, TOHR. tulsa oklahomans for human rights NEWS Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) works to secure legal equality and social acceptance for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered (GLBT) and allied community in Northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership, and unity. TOHR Board Report LEADERSHIP Strategic planning provides roadmap for TOHR in 2003 Summer was a busy and productive time for the Board of Directors of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). After a highly successfully Diversity Celebration in June, which featured the largest Pride Parade and Diversity Festival ever, the Board of Directors turned to more serious issues: a strategic planning and budgeting process for the next fiscal year and major revisions of the organization’s bylaws. One of the nation’s top non-profit management consultants, Dr. Carol Barbeito, president of CLB Associates of Denver, Colo., led the strategic planning and budgeting process. During a three-day visit to Tulsa, Dr. Barbeito conducted a board retreat and presided over meetings of the TOHR Strategic Planning Council and Human Resources Committee. Dr. Barbeito’s leadership was partially underwritten by the Gill Foundation (and your generous donations!) During the retreat, we reviewed and revised the TOHR mission statement (stated above). In addition, members of the board presented detailed status reports on each component of the organization (governance, financial management, programming, and others.) After the retreat, the board spent the rest of the summer developing goals and objectives for incorporation into TOHR’s first comprehensive Annual Plan. The new 2003 Annual Plan with accompanying budget was approved by the board of directors at its monthly meeting in September. The result: a well-planned and detailed roadmap for 2003. The Annual Plan calls for the development of operating policies and procedures, strict budget discipline (with reserve funds), annual audited financial statements, enhancement of board and committee personnel, fundraising plans and goals, and a new emphasis on advocacy on behalf of our community. The overall intent of the plan is to strengthen the organization and secure its future in Tulsa. In addition to the Annual Plan, the board designated broad, long-range goals through 2005. (Continued on page 7, see PRODUCTIVE SUMMER) We hope you enjoy this first issue of the Torch - TOHR’s new quarterly newsletter for the entire GLBT community in Northeast Oklahoma. The Torch is a renewed effort to communicate with you and receive your feedback concerning TOHR and is a companion to the Pyramid Project News, our newsletter focusing on the progress of the TOHR capital campaign. the Quest for Equality & Acceptance TOHR has 22 years of experience to lead the way Tulsa is an extremely giving and caring community. But there is one diverse element of our society, that must struggle for acceptance. True equally, remains elusive for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) individuals in the Tulsa/NE Oklahoma area. Many still live their lives in secrecy and fear. Young adults and adults alike must cope daily in a world that largely does not understand or accept a very basic part of who they are. Fortunately, progress is being made. For more than 20 years, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), has been fighting for equality and offering support to Tulsa’s GLBT community, their families and friends. As Tulsa supports equality, it grows as a city, improves the well-being of a significant portion of its population and increases its attractiveness to business and younger generations. TOHR works for legal equally and social acceptance for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) and allied community in Northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership and unity. TOHR relies on you as a member of the GLBT allied community to be a part of the social change that is the mission of TOHR. Equality Fund donors and Contributing Members play a vital role in achieving the mission. Donors and members provide the necessary, funds to operate mission related programs that will eventually achieve the mission. Thank you for your support of TOHR. Michelle Hoffman, Director of Board Development, revises TOHR by-lanw at one of two Cyber Café locations in the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Tranagender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Memorial. The Cyber Café is in high demand every night at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. NEW & IMPROVED! TOHR members approve major by-law revision Mention the word "bylaws" and most people will quickly nod off. But a well-planned and executed set of bylaws is the backbone of an organization – and the key to its successful and smooth operation. Last spring, the TOHR board of directors began re-examining the organization’s bylaws in an attempt to guide its growth with a clear set of operational guidelines. After several months of hard work, the board presented the revised bylaws to members at the monthly membership meeting in August. At that meeting, members presented several new amendments to the bylaws and voted 20-1 for their approval. "We were gratified to see the tremendous interest in the bylaws on the part of our members," said Michelle Hoffman, the member of TOHR’s board of directors who led the bylaw revision process. "It showed us they really care about the organization and its future." "Basically, the revisions took TOHR from an association to a corporate model." Michelle Hoffman Director of Board Development The changes to the bylaws were fairly substantial, Hoffman said. "Basically, the revisions took TOHR from an association to a corporate model, The revisions put the board in a much better position to make important decisions and take timely action. They also better prepare the organization to operate a major capital fundraising campaign, provide needed services to the community, and eventually maintain a million-dollar facility and endowment." (Continued on page 7, see NEW & IMPROVED) SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY CALENDAR tulsa oklahomans for human rights SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15 Women’s T-Dance "Celebrating the Diversity of Women" benefiting TOHR’s Capital Campaign - the Pyramid Project 3:00 – 7:00 PM Greenwood Cultural Center MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16 TPD Race Relations Committee meeting Tulsa GLBT Community Center 12:00 PM 2114 S Memorial Drive SEPTEMBER 18-22 U.S. Conference on AIDS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Feast with Friends "Just Desserts" benefiting the Names Project - Tulsa 7:30 PM University of Tulsa Allen Chapman Activity Center MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Say No to Hate Coalition meeting 3:45 PM Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S Harvard TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Diversity Celebration 2002 planning mtg. 6:00 PM Tulsa GLBT Community Center 2114 S Memorial OCTOBER – DATE TBA TULSA CARES "Women with HIV Fall Retreat" Location & Time TBA TUESDAY OCTOBER 1 Strategies for Prevention of Harassment Against Children based on race, religion, gender, ability, sexual orientation and image. FREE workshop for Administrator, Counselors and Teachers. American Red Cross 10151 E 11th Street THURSDAY & FRIDAY; OCTOBER 3 & 4 State HIV Conference OKC, OK THURSDAY-SUNDAY OCTOBER 3-6 10th Annual New Genre Festival Nightingale Theatre 1416 E 4th Street SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 10th Annual Tulsa AIDS Walk 9:00 AM Veterans Park 18th & Boulder Call 749-6956 for more information SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 the Tiara Party - wearing of Tiara’s strongly encouraged benefiting HRC Tulsa 8:00 PM 10:00 PM judging 4107 S New Haven $25 min donation at the door TUESDAY OCTOBER 8 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Annual Meeting 7:30 PM Tulsa GLBT Community Center 2114 S Memorial Drive FRIDAY OCTOBER 11 National Coming Out Day What can you do - Come Out! THURSDAY OCTOBER 17 Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2003 Kick-off party Play-Mor Lounge FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 OML 2003 Bar tour around town & Uniform Ball Silver Star 1565 S Sheridan Road SATURDAY OCTOBER 19 OML 2003 OML 2003 Contest & Black & Blue Ball CW’S 1729 S Memorial Drive SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 OML 2003 Victory Brunch CW’S 1729 S Memorial Drive SAT / FRI / SAT OCTOBER 19, 25 & 27 Tulsa Opera’s La Boheme Chapman Music Hall Tulsa PAC 918-587-4811 for tickets TUESDAY OCTOBER 29 TEAM OK-USA leaves for the Gay Games in Sydney, Australia THURSDAY OCTOBER 31 HALLOWEEN 2002! TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5 Election Day - Vote! MONDAY NOVEMEBER 11 Veterans Day THURS / FRI / SAT NOV. 22 / 23 / 24 OUT-OK Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival Location & time TBA benefiting TOHR’s Capital Campaign - the Pyramid Project SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24 "An Evening of Giving" benefiting non- profit agencies & H.O.P.E. Promenade Mall 41st & Yale Call 834-8378 for tickets ($5) Everv single week in the Tulsa GLBT, allied community SUNDAYS Community of Hope Worship 6:00 PM Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation Worship 11:00 AM Diversity Christian Fellowship Worship 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM Fellowship Congregational Church Church school; 9:30 & Worship 10:30 AM MCC United Worship 11:00AM St. Jerome’s Holy Eucharist 11:00AM MONDAYS Council Oak Men’s Chorale (COMC) and Women of Council Oak Rehearsal 6:50 PM All Souls Unitarian Church Anonymous HIV Testing; H.O.P.E. Clinic 6:00-8:00 PM Lambda League 7:00 PM bowling Riverlanes 2nd MONDAY PFLAG 101 6:30 PM Fellowship Congregational Church PFLAG General meeting with program 7:30 PM Fellowship Congregational Church Please accept our apologizes if your event or regularly scheduled activity is not listed in this issue of the Torch. GLBT and GLBT friendly organizations are invited to submit their events and regularly scheduled activities for publication. The deadline for the Winter issue of the Torch is Friday, November 1, 2002. Organizations are encouraged to use the insert included in this mailing. OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2002 4th MONDAY PFLAG Support Session 6:30 PM Fellowship Congregational Church TUESDAYS AA Community of Hope 7:30 PM Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) Driver Training 1:00 - 4:00 PM RAIN Office 221 S Nogales WEDNESDAYS Diversity Christian Fellowship Worship 7:00 PM Lambda AA 7:00 PM Unity Center THURSDAYS Emotions Anonymous Community of Hope 7:00 PM 3rd THURSDAY Gay Veterans of America 7:00 PM Unity Center SATURDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous Community of Hope 7:30 PM Lambda AA Unity Center 5:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous Community of Hope 11:00 PM 2nd SATURDAY Dignity / Integrity Worship 5:00 PM St, Dunstan’s DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2003 Tulsa’s Celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender and Allied Community presented by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights in partnership with organizations and businesses creating legal equality and social acceptance for the GLBT and allied community CELEBRATE, SAVE LIVES & EDUCATE! Have fun and help make it happen! DO YOU HAVE AN OPINION ON WHO SHOULD BE THE GRAND MARSHAL(S)? We want to hear from you. Do you have ideas? Give of yourself and help make Diversity Celebration 2003 another success! email TOHR at community@tohr.org or call 918.743.4297 and become a part of Oklahoma’s largest pride event - Diversity Celebration 2003! CALENDAR OF THE tulsa gay, lesbian, bi & transgender community center 2114 S MEMORIAL a program of tulsa oklahomans for human rights TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER / THE TOHR PRIDE STORE 2114 S MEMORIAL / OPEN: 6-9 PM M-F & 12-9 PM SATURDAYS SUNDAYS - Tulsa Area Primetimers; 2nd Sunday; 4:00 PM - Sooner State Rodeo Association (SSRA); 2nd Sunday; 4:00 PM - Driller Bears: 3rd Sunday every other month; 2:00 PM - Genesis Ministries; every Sunday; 10:30 AM MONDAYS - Soulforce in Oklahoma; 1st & 3rd; 6:00 PM TUESDAYS - Primetimers Board meeting; 1st Tuesday; 7:00 PM - TOHR Board meeting; 2nd Tuesday; 6:00 PM - H.O.P.E. Anonymous HIV Testing; 6:00-8:00 PM WEDNESDAYS - Gender Outreach OK Drop-in Day; 7:00 PM - Rainbow Families; 1 st & 3rd Wednesdays; 7:00 PM THURSDAYS - Generations Connection; 1st & 3rd Thurs; 7:00 PM - TOHR’s Capital Campaign; the Pyramid Project, Steering Committee Mtgs; call 743-4297 for dates and times - Center Cinema; movies for everyone; 3rd Thursday; 7:00 PM Bride of Frankenstein in Oct. / Planes, Trains & Automobiles in Nov. and A Christmas Story in December. FRIDAYS - Lesbian Connection Women’s Movie Night; 7:00 PM SATURDAYS - Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A). Board meeting; 1st Saturday; 4:00 PM - T.U.L.S.A. general meeting; 1st Saturday; 5:00 PM - H.O.P.E. Anonymous HIV Testing; 4:00-7:00 PM - Gender Outreach OK Meeting; 2nd Saturday; 7:00 PM Please contact TOHR at 743-4297 or community@tohr.org if your organization or group would like to meet in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. "Just Desserts" Feast with Friends to be held Sept. 21 The Tulsa Area Chapter of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will hold it’s annual Feast with Friends Fundraiser on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 PM. "Just Desserts" will take place at the University of Tulsa’s Allen Chapman Activity Center in the Great Hall. A lavish dessert buffet, as well as a silent auction, awaits guest and patrons. This event is free and open to the public with donations accepted at the door. Proceeds will continue the work of HIV prevention education in the Tulsa Public Schools. In the last year, the Tulsa Chapter has reached over 4,000 Tulsa area students with face to face displays of the Quilt and HIV/AIDS prevention education. 10th Annual Tulsa AIDS Walk Elton John AIDS Foundation helps out For the past nine years, the Tulsa AIDS Walk has brought together thousands of people to raise money and awareness for HIV and AIDS. Join the 10th Annual Tulsa AIDS Walk in Veterans Park, October 5th at 9:00 AM. After the Walk, stick around for closing ceremonies and enjoy local music, good food and friends. Honor loved ones living with HIV/AIDS or who have passed away by taking part in our Tree of Remembrance. This is your opportunity to make a difference in the fight for life. You can pick up your Sponsor sheet at the Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Memorial. Donations will be increased by 50% with matching dollars through the generosity of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Call 749-6956 for more info. HISPANIC, HIV+ & GAY Tulsa GLBT & HIV/AIDS community works together to reach out with care. According to estimates, one in ten Tulsa Hispanic males are HIV positive - a high number. Tulsa GLBT & HIV/AIDS community leaders recently met to begin discussions on possible avenues of education, prevention and support for those affected with HIV/AIDS and GLBT issues within the Hispanic community. TOHR Board member Greg Gatewood attended the meeting. As a result, TOHR is now beginning the process of translation of educational and marketing materials in a continuing effort to reach Hispanic individuals who are Gay, Lesbian, Bi or Transgender. TOHR will also continue to work with HIV/AIDS organizations to provide free anonymous testing at the Tulsa GLBT Commtmity Center. TPD RACE RELATIONS September meeting at Tulsa GLBT Community Center The September Tulsa Police Department Race Relations Committee meeting was held at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The TPD Race Relations Committee deals with minority issues including sexual orientation. TOHR Board member, Kerry Lewis, secured the meeting location with the committee in an effort to educate the TPD on GLBT issues. TOHR Board members gave a short educational presentation to committee members on the GLBT community as well as suggestions on possible ways to work together. The TPD Race Relations Committee includes the TPD Chief and Deputy Chief, officers dealing with hate crimes and representatives of minority communities including African-American, Hispanic, Asian and GLBT groups. TOHR's Capital Campaign the Pyramid Project TOHR’s Capital Campaign, the Pyramid Project, has a purpose of raising funds to purchase and sustain a permanent, visible presence and safe and affirming home for the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender Community Center. The campaign is well on the way to it’s goal. The TOHR Board of Directors and Pyramid Project steering committee would like to thank the GLBT allied community for contributing over $200,000 to date. That’s 1/5 of the goal! While we work on the goal for a permanent home, the existing Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 2114 S Memorial, serves the purpose. You’re invited to visit the center and discover the difference you can make immediately with your time or contribution to the Equality Fund. THANK YOU TULSA! Diversity Celebration 2002: Tulsa’s celebration of the GLBT allied community was a success thanks to you. Three expressed purposes sum up Tulsa’s annual celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender (GLBT) & Allied community - Diversity Celebration. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) presents Oklahoma’s largest pride events to celebrate, save lives and educate. The events celebrate and unify the GLBT allied community. Progress has been made in the struggle for equality. This is the time of year we remember how it all started - and what more we must do to achieve equality. Diversity Celebration saves lives by reaching out to those within the GLBT community - but forced in the closet due to societal pressures. Friends, family, religious institutions and government sometimes try to convince closeted individuals they are less than equal. Diversity Celebration shows those in the closet they don’t have to live in fear. Most importantly, the week of events educates the public on the need for equality regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity. People fear what they don’t know. Diversity Celebration educates those who fear and hate by demonstrating that while we all may be different - we all want and deserve the same thing - equality Diversity Celebration 2002 celebrated, saved lives and educated thanks to the dedication and hard work of the steering committee, sponsors, and the community. An estimated 7,500 individuals participated in the various events - proof the events accomplished the purposes of celebrating, saving lives and educating. Space does not permit a list of everyone involved - but please know your fmancial resources, hours of volunteer work and yes, your sacrifices, are worthwhile and greatly appreciated. Without any of you, it simply would not get done. Thank you. Greg Gatewood Chair, Diversity Celebration 2002 and for the TOHR Board of Directors PROGRAMS for the COMMUNITY Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights - a mission for you! TOHR’s mission of legal equality and social acceptance through advocacy, education, leadership and unity is for you - a member of the GLBT allied community. TOHR works for the entire community through it’s many mission oriented programs, all funded through donations and completely volunteer based, with no part-time or full-time paid staff. TOHR programs for the community are: - Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center - 2114 S Memorial. Six years old and the focal point for the GLBT community. See pages 1 and 5 for more information. - Diversity Celebration - Tulsa’s annual celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender and allied community. Presented by TOHR to celebrate, save lives and educate - something for everyone. - Tulsa GLBT Information Line - 918-743-4297 is the number for information, referrals and more. - TOHR Pride Store - Located in the Center, the store is the place in Tulsa for pride merchandise. - Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library - Located in the Center with over 3,500 titles for check-out. - Queer CyberCafe - Located in the Center - free internet access for all in the community. - Advocates in Action - working for legal equality with the leaders of Tulsa. - Rainbow Families - a TOHR Partner Program for GLBT individuals and couples with children. - Generations Connection - a TOHR Partner Program for seniors. See page 8 for more information. - 2nd Sunday - a TOHR Partner Program for GLBT young adults with an emphasis on advocacy. (Continued from page 1) Gay Days at the Fair FRIDAY: OCTOBER 4 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts play the Oklahoma Stage at 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) encourages all in the GLBT allied community to go out to the fair and support the first "Gay Days" at the Tulsa State Fair. If you haven’t been to the fair in a while, then get out and "come out" - you’ll have a great time and the people watching is fantastic. (not an opinion, but simply a fact) The TOHR Pride Store in the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Memorial, is the place to get your T-shirt, bracelet, necklace, cap, etc. before you head out to "Gay Days" at the fair. See you at the TOHR Pride Store and then the Tulsa State Fair for "Gay Days" Saturday, September 29th and Friday, October 4th. (Continued from page 3) Productive summer leads to roadmap for FY2003 The board also completed the substantial task of revising the organization’s bylaws. The revised bylaws were approved by the TOHR membership in August. In short, the new bylaws changed the organization’s method of operation from an association to a corporate model, and established a new fiscal year that begins on October 1st. (See story on new bylaws on page 3). Finally, we hope you enjoy this first issue of the Torch – TOHR’s new quarterly newsletter for the entire GLBT community in northeast Oklahoma. The Torch is a renewed effort to communicate with you and receive your feedback concerning TOHR and is a companion to the Pyramid Project News, our newsletter focusing on the progress of the TOHR capital campaign. TOHR Board of Directors (Continued from page 1) Emphasis on Advocacy learned to encourage other major Tulsa employers to follow suit." And what about equal rights and legal protection for our community within the City of Tulsa’s ordinances regarding discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations? "That’s another matter altogether," Ortolani said. "We would like to help educate members of the City Council and the mayor’s office on important GLBT issues and eventually, encourage them to take action." In August, members of the Advocacy Committee met with top aides of Tulsa Mayor Bill LaFortune, the leadership of the Tulsa Housing Authority, and the administrations of several area universities to discuss equal rights and protection for GLBT citizens. Unless changes are made, America’s 59th largest city (in terms of media markets) will be surpassed by dozens of much smaller communities that have chosen to extend equal rights and protection to GLBT citizens. (Continuedfrom page 3) New & Improved by-laws approved Here’s a summary of some of the major by-law changes: - The organization’s new fiscal year will begin on October 1st. - There will be two groups of members: 1) Board Members and 2) Contributing Members. - Contributing Members will vote on changes in membership dues and bylaw revisions affecting membership fights. All other decisions will be made by the Board of Directors. - Nominations for members of the Board of Directors will be submitted to Contributing Members by the Board Development Committee 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting (first Tuesday in October). - Nominations for the members of the Board of Directors may be submitted by Contributing Members at least 14 days prior to the Annual Meeting by a petition to the Secretary that is signed by at least 10 members. - Nominations for Board Members may not be made from the floor at the Annual Meeting. - All members will vote on nominations for the Board of Directors at the Annual Mtg. - Officers will be elected by the Board of Directors at the first board meeting after the Annual Meeting. (Contributing members are those who have paid annual dues.) Other bylaw revisions addressed standing committees, entering into contracts, indemnification, and conflict of interest. Full-text copies of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) revised bylaws are available free of charge at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center at 2114 Memorial Drive. COMING OUT DAY! National Coming Out Day is an international event which gives gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GTBT) people the opportunity to "come out" to others about their sexuality. It also provides a means of increasing the visibility of gay people. The first National Coming Out Day was held on October 11, 1988. This date was chosen for the annual event in commemoration of the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It also marks the anniversary of the first visit of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Washington, D. C. Many communities and college campuses sponsor activities such as dances, film festivals, workshops, literature booths, and rallies on National Coming Out Day Tulsans can do their part in this years National Coming Out Day. Simply stop by the TOHR Pride Store, located in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 2114 S Memorial and pick up a bumper sticker or T-shirt. Then slap that sticker on your car or wear that T-shirt. Come outl It’s what you should do. Period. TOHR Annual Meeting 7:00 PM / Tuesday, October 8 Tulsa GLBT Community Center PFLAG Muskogee 3531 E 93rd Street South Muskogee, OK 74403 Join PFLAG Muskogee; the 1st Monday of each month 6:00 PM Muskogee Public Library; 800 W Okmulgee Avenue Email us at PFLAG4Muskogee@aol.com ALL OVER THE RAINBOW! the TOHR PRIDE store 2114 S MEMORIAL MONDAY - FRIDAY: 6-9 PM SATURDAY: 12-9 PM the TORCH BACKDRAFT TOHR Annual Meeting Tuesday, October 8 7:30 PM; Tulsa GLBT Community Center 2114 S Memorial Agenda = Leadership TOHR Board of Directors to be presented and elected Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) will hold its annual meeting to elect the incoming Board of Directors on: October 8, 2002 7:30 PM Tulsa GLBT Community Center 21!4 S Memorial The Board Development Committee presents the following nominees to the 2003 & 2004 TOHR Board of Directors: Ellen Averill Ellen works for the Public Relations department of Williams Companies. Jason Caniglia Jason is Director of Development for the OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Stillwater, OK. Kelly Carter Cindy is a Quality Control Inspector with a Transportation Company in Broken Arrow, OK. Thom Golden Thorn is the managing editor of Okla-homa Magazine. Pat Hobbs Pat is Chief Financial Officer of Long Term Care Authority, Tulsa, OK. The following individuals currently serve as TOHR Board members and will remain for 2003. Ray Chance Ray is a Technical Assistant with American Airlines, Tulsa, OK. Greg Gatewood Greg is a Tulsa, OK based free-lance graphic and residential designer. Michelle Hoffman Michelle is Executive Director of the Center for Health Care Concepts, Tulsa, OK. Kerry Lewis President Emeritus Kerry serves as legal counsel for TOHR and is a partner of Rhodes, Heirnonymous, Jones, Tucker & Gable, Tulsa, OK. Brent Ortolani Brent is Director of Public Relations of Rogers State Univer-sity (RSU), Claremore, OK. Melissa Renee Melissa is a Tulsa, OK based commercial pilot with American Airlines. Nominations to the TOHR Board of Directors may be made by Contributing members (individuals with paid dues) at least 14 days prior to the annual meeting by a petition to the Secretary that is signed by 10 contributing members in support of the nomination. Please see the article on page 3, New and Improved, for additional election processes. You are invited to the TOHR annual meeting. The TOHR annual meeting will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi, & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Memorial at 7:30 PM. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! VOLUNTEER President George W. Bush has encouraged all Americans to make a difference in the next few years and volunteer in your community. The GLBT allied community sometimes does not get along with current administration, however, this is an area where W. and everyone should agree. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) is a volunteer based non-profit organization. There are no part-time or full-time paid employees. All TOHR programs for the community rely on the community to secure legal equality and social acceptance. Here’s a few examples of how you can do your part and be a part Tulsa’s largest GLBT organization. Advocates in Action: TOHR is working with city and local officials and businesses in order to obtain the mission of legal equality and social acceptance. Store & More: Do you have retail experience? Like to help people? The TOHR Pride Store can use your expertise. Volunteers operate the store and answer the Tulsa GLBT Information Line - and get a 10% discount off purchases! We work with your schedule to use your valuable time wisely. Bar-Fly-R: Spread the word on TOHR programs and upcoming activities and events - and have some fun while doing it. Diversity Celebration 2003: Tulsa’s annual celebration of the GLBT allied community is nearly a year long process. Get involved with Oklahoma’s largest pride event - you’ll be glad you did! Simply stop by the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 2114 S Memorial, today, or call 743.4297 or email us at community@tohr.org to fred out how you can help. You’ll be giving back to your community - and helping to secure legal equality and social acceptance. TORCH LIGHTS A Bit Wiser Generations Connection, a TOHR Partner Program, address issues of the elderly GLBT community - At least one to three million Americans over 65 years of age are gay, lesbian, or bisexual The number and proportion of GLBT elders will increase significantly over the next few decades, along with the overall elder population. By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older. Roughly four million will be GLB. About five percent of elder women, and four percent of elder men, have never married in their lifetime. It is likely that many of them are gay or lesbian and that many GLBT people are not counted I this statistic because they had been legally married to an opposite-sex partner at some point in their life. National voter exit polls in 1998 report that 8.3 percent of the GLB electorate is 65 years and older. The population estimates above do not include transgender people because there are no national date available on transgender people in the U.S. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) is addressing these issues with "Generations Connections." The group was formerly known as GLBT Aging Generations, and is a TOHR partner program. Generations Connection is for individuals of all ages concerned with issues of aging GLBT generations. The group meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at of the month at 7:00 PM at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The evening will feature a discussion about the needs of aging generations and the future course of action for this TOHR Partner Program designed to assist them. Refreshments and coffee will be served with donations accepted. For additional information, call the Tulsa GLBT Information Line at 918-743-4297 or Ms. Clare at 587-4669. 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 [2002] TOHR Torch, Fall 2002; Volume 1, Issue 1 Subject The topic of the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights's Torch, Fall 2002; Volume 1, Issue 1 Description An account of the resource The 1st issue of the 1st volume of Torch, a newsletter published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), 8 pages. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1999] TOHR Community News Subject The topic of the resource August 1999 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Community News Description An account of the resource A newsletter from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) dated August 3, 1999, 8 pages total. Transcript: Community News, page 3 WORK IT! "The Center" is your community center and here is a chance to help out and have fun. Every once in a white it is necessary to just rolt up your sleeves and get the job done. So – you’re all invited to help out with this project. We will be concentrating on the storage space which has grown to 3 spaces in the past few months. With your help we can have more meeting spaces and lounges: so come on down and help out – you never know what you’ll find! "WORK DAY" AUGUST 08, 1999 NOON – 5 PM TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER ONE PERSON'S JUNK IS ANOTHER PERSON'S TREAS- TOHR will be having the annual "GA(Y)RAGE SALE" this coming September. The Garage Sate will benefit TOHR and the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center so there is no time like the present to go through your closet (yes – it’s obvious) and find another persons treasure. The date of the Garage Sale and drop-off location(s) for your donations and contributions will be announced at a later date. Remember – TOHR is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization so your donations are tax-deductibie as allowed by law. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO? O8/05 - MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO 08/12 - MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL 08/19 - PETERS FRIENDS 08/26 - MY BEST FRIENDS WEDDING CENTER CINEMA THURSDAYS @ 7:30 PM HOT, SPICY & BLACKENED – IT’S COMING UP CAJUN It’s August – it’s HOT! In keeping with the theme of summer, TOHR and "the Center" will be having an ’end of summer' potluck dinner and party. Everyone in the community is invited to bring your favorite Cajun dish to "the Center" for an evening of food and fun – all hot, spicy and blackened. "IT'S COMING UP CAJUN" AUGUST 21 - 7:00 PM POTLUCK DINNER & PARTY 7:00 PM - ??? TULSA GAY COMMUNITY 1307 E 38th (38th & PEORIA) TOHR will be providing the drinks and dinnerware – all you have to do is bring yourself, your friends, and your favorite Cajun food. See you there! House of Holy Spirit Ministries Come... Let Your Spirit Soar 10:45 am Sunday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Saturday 3210 S. Norwood, #B Tulsa, OK 74135 ARE YOU REGISTERED? REGISTER & VOTE! IT'S A PRIVILEDGE! VOTE AUGUST 10th! TULSA OKLAHOMANS TULSA GAY Community SERVICES CENTER for HUMAN RIGHTS August 1999 Community Calendar UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday, August 5 – OK Spoke Club – SHORT LEISURE RIDE – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 6:30 P Helmet & Water Bottle Recommended Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – CENTER CINEMA – "My Own Private Idaho"- 7:30 P Renegade's – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A Friday, August 6 – Renegade's – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A Saturday, August 7 – OK Spoke Club – LONG RIDE (20 miles or longer) – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 7 A Helmet & Water Bottle Required T.U.L.S.A. – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 5 P St. Jerome's – Evensong & Dinner 6 P Renegade's – T.U.L.S.A. "Jail Night for Charity" Red Ribbon Revew 11 P Sunday August 8 – St Jerome's – Annual Ordinations for the Evangelical Anglican Church in America – 11 A The Star – Miss Northeast Okla. USA Pageant – 10:30 P The Storm – Mia Adams, Veronica Bond from Oklahoma City w/guests, 2 Shows – 11 P and 12:30 A – $3 Cover Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – Center Work Day NOON – 5p TOHR Board Mtg – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 2 P PrimeTimers – MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 4 P Monday, August 9 – PFLAG – Support Groups – 6:30 P PFLAG – General Mtg. – 7:30 P Tuesday, August 10 – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – Volunteer Mtg of Past, Present & Future Mtg. 6 P TOHR Membership Mtg. – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 7:30 P TulPac – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 7:30 - 9 P Thursday, August 12 – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – CENTER CINEMA – "Midnight in The Garden of Good and Evil" - 7:30 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – Millennium Pride Planning Mtg. – 7:30 P Tulsa Interfaith Alliance – Open Forum (discussion about local schools) at Fellowship Congregational Church 7:30 – 9 P Friday, August 13 – Community of Hope – COFFEE HOUSe w/ Peggy Johnson – 7:30 P House of the Holy Spirit – Revival w/Alice Jones: Fellowship – 6 P, Pizza 7 P Saturday, August 14 – House of the Holy Spirit – Revival w/Alice Jones: Fellowship & Burgers – 6 P, Worship 7 P N.O.W. – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 12:30 P Renegade's – DOMINIQUE'S DOLLS SHOW – 11P Sunday, August 15 – House of the Holy Spirit – Revival w/Alice Jones: Worship 10:45 A w/ Pot Luck Dinner following worship The Star – Sunday Show Starring Kris Kohl, Frosty Sommers The Storm – Charity Case from Dallas and Melinda Ryder from Kansas City, MO along w/Catia Lee Love, 2 Shows – 11 P and 12:30 A – $3 Cover Monday, August 16 – PFLAG – Board Mtg. – 7:30 P Wednesday, August 18 – OK Spoke Club – SHORT LEISURE RIDE – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 6:30 P Helmet & Water Bottle Recommended The Star – Catia Lee Love w/Mid-week Madams Show PLUS Wet Jockey Short Contest & Beer Bust The Storm – Wicked Wednesday's With Ebony Hall – No Cover & $3 Beer Bust 10 P – 1 Thursday, August 19 – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – CENTER CINEMA – "Peter's Friends" - 7:30 P Renegade's – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A Friday, August 20 – Renegade's – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A Saturday, August 21 – OK Spoke Club – LONG RIDE (20 miles or longer) – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 7 A Helmet & Water Bottle Required Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – It’s Coming Up Cajun" Potluck Dinner 7 P Renegade's – KRIS KOHL’S GIRLS NIGHT OUT SHOW – 11P Sunday, August 22 – The Star – Sunday Show Starring Kris Kohl, Frosty Sommers The Storm – Benefit Show for Derrick West and Steven Sluder (representing OK in the Mr. Gay USA Contest) 2 Shows – 11 P and 12:30 A – $3 Cover Monday, August 23 – PFLAG – Chat – 7:30 P Wednesday, August 25 – OK Spoke Club – SHORT LEISURE RIDE – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 6:30 P Helmet & Water Bottle Recommended Thursday, August 26 – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – CENTER CINEMA – "My Best Friend's Wedding" - 7:30 P Friday, August 27 – Council Oak Men's Chorale – "BROTHERS FOREVER" w/ Positive Voices of Dallas TX Tulsa Performing Arts Center – John Williams Theater – 8 P Saturday, August 28 – Council Oak Men's Chorale – "BROTHERS FOREVER" w/ Positive Voices of Dallas TX Tulsa Performing Arts Center – John Williams Theater – 8 P Renegade's – "Turn About" Show – Helga Hosting @ 11 P Sunday, August 29 – The Star – Miss Central USA Pageant – 10:30 P The Storm – Bridgette Lee, Veronica Devore and Amber Shaye, 2 Shows – 11 P and 12:30 A – $3 – Cover ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAY Fellowship Congregational Church – CHURCH SCHOOL – 9:30 A WORSHIP – 10:30 A House of Holy Spirit Ministries – SUNDAY SCHOOL – 9:30 A WORSHIP – 10:45 A Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation – WORSHIP - Community of Hope– 11 A MCC United – WORSHIP – 11 A St. Jerome’s –HOLY EUCHARIST – 11A Community of Hope – WORSHIP – 6 P Renegade's – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P FREE POOL – 6 P – 9 P KARAOKE IN THE RAW – 9 P – 1:30 A The Storm – SUPER SUNDAY SHOW – 2 Shows– $3 Cover – 11 P and 12:30 A MONDAY HIV Outreach Prevention Education – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P HIV WALK-IN TESTING – 6 P – 8 P GAY / LESBIAN VOLLEYBALL GAMES – Helmerick Park, 71st & Riverside – 6 P for more info call Shawn @ 243-5190 Council Oak Men’s Chorale – REHEARSAL – Call for lnfo – 7 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – GAMES NIGHT – 7 P Renegade's – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P TUESDAY HIV Outreach Prevention Education – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P COMING OUT GROUP–Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 6 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – YOUTH DROP-IN - AGES 14-21 – 2:30 P – 5 P SUPPORT GROUP for Loss of a Love – 7P Red Rock Testing Clinic –HIV TESTING–Tulsa Gay Community Servlces Center– 5 P – 8P AA – MEETING – Community of Hope – 7:30 P Renegade's – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P CATIA LEE LOVE SHOW – 11 P – 1 A The Storm – No Cover – $3 Beer Bust 10:00 – 1:00 WEDNESDAY HIV Outreach Prevention Education – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P Red Rock Testing Clinic – HIV TESTING – Red Rock – 5 P – 8 P House of Holy Spirit Ministries – FELLOWSHIP – 6 P BIBLE STUDY – 7 P Free Spirit Woman’s Center – LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP – Call for Location – 7 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – H.O.P.E. Sponsors Discussion Gioup for HIV Negative Men who have Positive Partner – 7P Lambda AA – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 7 P Renegade's – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P JUKEBOX – YOUR CHOICE MUSIC ALL DAY ALL NIGHT MALE DANCER in the Rainbow Room The Star – Catia Lee Love w/Mid-week Madams Show PLUS Wet Jockey Short Contest & Beer Bust The Storm – No Cover – $3 Beer Bust 10:00 – 1:00 THURSDAY HIV Outreach Prevention Education – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P HIV WALK-IN TESTING – 6 P – 8 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – YOUTH DROP-IN - AGES 14-21 – 2:30 P – 5P Red Rock – O’RYAN Youth Group : 18–24 Year-Olds - 6 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – CENTER CINEMA – See Detail for Weekly Movie Title - 7:30 P Renegade’s – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P MALE DANCER – TAZ’S EYE CANDY – 10 P – 1:30 A The Star – MALE DANCER – "Mama’s Boys from Texas" & Beer Bust The Storm – THUNDEROUS THURSDAY SHOWS – $2 Cover – 11 P and 12:30 A Various Headliners Throughout The Month! FRIDAY Renegades – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8 P OPEN DANCE FLOOR The Star – MALE DANCER - "Mama’s Boys from Texas" & Beer Bust The Storm – FREE MUSIC FRIDAY WITH DJ "MOTHER" TUCKER – $3 Cover Free Draw Beer 9 P – 10:30 P SATURDAY H.O.P.E. – HIV TESTING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center– 4P–8P Lambda AA – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 5:30 P House of Holy Spirit Ministries – PRAISE & PRAYER – 6 P AA – MEETING – Community of Hope – 6:30 P NA – MEETING – Community of Hope – 11:00 P Renegade’s – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P FREE POOL – 6 P – 9 P DRAG SHOW – 11P – 1A The Star – Country ’til Midnight – Dance after Midnight to the incredible sounds of Tulsa’s Top DJ – David Dees! The Storm – "DANCE YOUR ASS OFF" WITH DJ "MOTHER" TUCKER – $3 Cover MALE DANCER and Free Draw Beer 9 P – 10:30 P Community News, page 4 Community News, page 5 FEAST WITH FRIENDS SEPTEMBER 25th One of the most anticipated events of the summer season in Tulsa is the annual "Feast with Friends." This annual event, benefiting the Tulsa chapter of the Names Project, is one of the most popular events in the community. Proceeds go toward displays of portions of the quilt, in particular, a planned large showing of the quilt here in Tulsa for World Aids Day in 2000. if you are not familiar with this entertaining and creative event, the format is made up of dinner parties held throughout the city with all participants and hosting organizations coming together in the evening, this year at the Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills; for the grand dessert finale. TOHR is proud to be participating in such an important event for our community and will be hosting a ranch style picnic in the countryside. The location and time will soon be announced – watch for more information in Septembers Community News or stop by "the Center" for more information. Mark your calendars now – September 25th – and plan to attend. AND THEY WILL COME... TOHR and the Tulsa Gay Community Sewices Center are proud to announce two new additions to the growing list ot community organizations and groups meeting at "the Center". "Surviving the Loss of a Love" is a susport group for Gays and Lesbians who have experienced the loss of a love. Come learn, grow, and share with others undergoing the same pain and sense of loss. "Surviving . . ." meets Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm. Contact Shirley Saxon at 918.743.0712 for registration. H.O.P.E. (HIV Outreach Prevention Education) is starting a discussion group for HIV negative men who have positive partners. The group will be discussing some of their concerns and realistic ways to stay HIV negative. The group will meet each Wednesday, beginning August 4th, during the month of August at 7:00 pm. For additional information, contact Jeremy at 918.834.8378. Look in the Community Calendar for additional organizations and groups meeting at "the Center" and pay them a visit – they are there for you. WATCH FOR THE NEW NIGHT CLUB PAGE COMING SOON! TOHR RECEIVES GRANT FROM GILL FOUNDATION Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights recently applied to the Gill Foundation for a grant. The Board of Directors for TOHR is pleased to announce that a $5,000.00, general operating support grant was awarded by the foundation. The board, on behalf of the TOHR membership wishes to express its’ gratitude for the support the Gill Foundation has provided through the OutGiving Project. Special thanks is also extended to Tim Gillean, who was instrumental in completing and submitting the grant application. THANK YOU! TOHR Extends A Special "Thank You" For The Support From Tulsa's Local Night Clubs During Pride '99 Bamboo Lounge Renegade's The Mix The Star The Storm TNT's Tool Box Traxx Community News, page 6 Council Oak Men's Chorale Positive Voices of Dallas, Texas present BROTHERS FOREVER Tickets $12.00 Reception Following JOHN WILLIAMS THEATER AUG. 27 & 28 – 8 PM For tickets contact: Tulsa Performing Arts Center 596-7111 800-364-7111 (outside Tulsa) Made possible, in part, by a grant from the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust Community News, page 7 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS – PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE! Volunteering your time towards a worthy cause can be a very satisfying experience and you now have the opportunity to experience that feeling. There are numerous opportunities for you to show your expertise in a variety of tasks. The Information line, the Pride Store, organizing special events, taking an active role in educating the public – there is something for everyone – all you have to do is get involved! TOHR is encouraging all people in the community who have, are currently, or are interested in volunteering to attend an organizing and training session. During the past few months, "the Center" has seen increased traffic and with the events and activities TOHR is planning in the near future, the need for additional volunteers has never been greater. We currently have a very dedicated group of people who donate their time – from one hour a month to one evening a week and everything in between – and they are greatly appreciated. The monthly volunteer calendar will soon be making a return (sorry for the past couple of months everybody), so working out a time in your busy schedule should be no problem. A goal, as well as a necessity, is to have two volunteers in the Center every evening. The Center is currently cosed during the day except for Saturday and Tuesday afternoons, however, a long term goal is to expand the hours to reach more of the pubic – and to do that, we'll need the communities help. Volunteers are what make TOHR and the Tusa Gay Community Services Center a great and growing organization. Come join us and help make Tulsa an even better place to live! VOLUNTEER! PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE VOLUNTEER MEETING / TRAINING SESSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 10th, 1999 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER TOHR UPCOMING MEETINGS The August board meeting will be held Sunday; August 8th, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. Yes, we will all take a break from the "Work Day" and conduct the business of the organization. As always, board meetings are open to the public, except during executive sessions, and are your chance to learn more about TOHR. As always, the monthly membership meeting wilt be held on the second Tuesday of the month and is scheduled for: AUGUST 10, 1999 7:30 PM TOHR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER We will have a short business session; form the nominating committee; and also begin an in-depth discussion of what the future holds for TOHR and how we will be addressing the relocation of the Community Center. A special surprise program is also slated on the agenda. The membership meetings are a very important facet in the organization. This is the time and place to get informed about the projects planned for the future – and the programs being planned for the coming year are going to be very informative. Also, as TOHR continues to grow (we currently have nearly 200 members) a quorum of 10% is necessary to conduct business, so plan to attend and make the most of your membership. The PRIDE Store SUMMER SALE! AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 14 COME SEE WHAT WE GOT. GET WHAT YOU WANT! Sunday – Friday 6:00 to 9:00 Saturday; 12:00 – 9:00 Tulsa's largest selection of "pride" merchandise. Community News, page 8 The Storm TULSA'S GAYEST PLACE TO PARTY 2182 South Sheridan - Tulsa, Oklahoma - 918/835-2376 Must be 21 to enter - Use West Entrance - ID Required Thursday - August 19th The HEADLINERS from Atlanta August 8th Mia Adams, Veronica Bond, and Lala Adams August 15th Charity Case, Melinda Ryder, and Catia Lee Love August 22nd Benefit Show for Derrick West & Steven Sluder to send them to Mr. Gay USA August 29th Bridgette Lee, Veronica Devore, and Amber Shaye CW's Tulsa's Only "Real" Country & Western / Levi Bar Coming to Tulsa Mid August 1737 South Memorial Drive - Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa's Newest Upscale Restaurant & Club for the Gay and Lesbian Community Opening in August CHASERS 4812 east 33rd street tulsa, oklahoma (918)712-2324 Community News, page 10 H.O.P.E. Testing Clinic Anonymous HIV Testing Orasure (Oral, non blood testing) Results in 3-4 Working days Cost in $30.00 OR Fingerstick Method Testing results in 10-14 days Cost is FREE LOCATIONS: H.O.P.E. Office (3503 E. Admiral Pl.) 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