RU12? Community Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Vermont

RU12? Family Programming and Events Forum coming up this weekend!

We are moving ahead with plans to reinvigorate RU12?'s programming for LGBTQ families, but we'd like your input on how we can best serve you. As such, we invite you to attend an open forum hosted by the RU12? Community Center on Saturday, February 4 from 10:30am-12noon. 

(This will be last information-gathering session for Chittenden County families, with additional forums to be scheduled throughout February and March for other parts of the state.) 

In the past, RU12? has hosted regular family-related events, and we plan to hold at least 5 gatherings of a social, support and/or educational nature this year. Although we have lots of ideas for the future, we'd rather hear from you--what would be relevant? What would be helpful? What would be fun? 

With more LGBTQ families in Vermont than ever before, we need your help to determine our next steps. So please join us for a dialogue on 2/4; childcare and light refreshments will be provided. 

Saturday, February 4, 10:30am-12noon

 RU12? Community Center, Champlain Mill, 1st floor 

 

Questions, comments or RSVP to jean@ru12.org.. We look forward to seeing you!

Todd’s February Peek in Review: “Fragments That Remain” by Steven Cobain

To celebrate Black History Month, February 2012, I read the novel, Fragments That Remain, by Stephen Cobain.  It is a contemporary novel about being black and gay, and tells of the coming out story of the protagonist of the novel, Skylar Whyte, a young, gifted black man.  It is also the story of Skylar and his family, as the dysfunctional, black family of contemporary America.  Cobain, a gay, black writer, makes searing observations about the gay, black man in American society, as the reflexive case against racial bigotry.  The gay, black man’s attitude is at stake in American society because of racial bigotry, coming from the white man’s world.

Skylar Whyte is the eldest of two sons.  His mother married his father, who is a black, racial bigot of the white world.  He is also a violent, angry man, who dislikes his son Skylar in particular. His mother Althea Whyte was poor and uneducated, when she married, Howard Whyte, a successful, black CPA.  Skylar had a brother named Kendall and a gay lover, named Evan, who is a white man.  Both Skylar and his lover, Evan, are considered to be popular actors of American Culture, as the family story enfolds and develops.  Howard Whyte, the father, who is excessively mean to his wife, Althea and his oldest son, feels that Skylar is a sissy, as a boy, wrongfully gay, with a desire to be an actor, a profession which Howard abhors most of all, as white trash.  

“Though his mother professes no more love for the dying man than Skylar does, she remains the go-between.  She’s the bridge linking Skylar to the estranged male who, over the years has called himself Skylar’s father.  With her by his side, he’ll feel less uptight, more apt to relinquish the bad blood they harbor for each other.  His mother is the mediator.  The peace pipe.  The conduit without which he can’t reach his father at all.  Better off dead . . . “

Out for Justice: NCLR Blog

Department of Housing and Urban Development Unveils LGBT Equal Access Policy

January 31, 2012 By Maya Rupert, Esq. NCLR Federal Policy Director

In a powerful speech on Saturday, January 28th, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan made history when he unveiled HUD's LGBT Equal Access policy—a new rule that will protect more than 5.5 million people across the country from discrimination in public housing and Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured mortgages. The new rule, announced at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's annual Creating Change conference, will improve the lives of LGBT people and families across the country—and marks the first time that any administration has extended such broad protections against housing and mortgage discrimination to the LGBT community.  This rule, which will be published this week and go into effect 30 days later, came after a proposed version of this rule was released in January 2011. In response to the proposed rule, NCLR drafted comments on behalf of over 30 other LGBT, civil rights, and fair housing organizations—many of which were incorporated into the final version of the rule.

Perhaps most significantly, this new rule, which has the effect of law, will prohibit all owners and operators of HUD-assisted or HUD-insured housing from discriminating against an applicant or occupant of a residence based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.

This is huge.

HUD-assisted and HUD-insured housing account for a large segment of all of housing opportunities. Thanks to this rule, it is now illegal in that housing market to discriminate against our families because of who we are. The rule also prohibits all lenders offering FHA-insured mortgages from considering sexual orientation or gender identity in determining a borrower’s eligibility. FHA-insured mortgages represent a very large share—between 40% and 50% of the mortgage market.

The rule also clarifies the definition of “family” to ensure that otherwise eligible participants in any HUD programs will not be excluded based on marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. These programs, including crucial public housing programs like Section 8, will now be accessible to all LGBT individuals and families. NCLR is proud to have worked closely with HUD on a series of policy changes that target and address housing discrimination against LGBT people.

Military Group with PIZZA and Games, this Thursday!

Military LGBQ members join us for pizza and games at the RU12 community center on February 2 from 5-7!!! (notice the time change!)

You heard right, next meeting we'll have pizza and discussion centered around Wii sports action and board games.. Scrabble, Scategories, LIF...E, trivia, UNO, we've got 'em all!

If you know for sure you can make it, please RSVP at angela@ru12.org so we can make sure we have enough pizza for everyone! Also, please let me know if you have any special dietary concerns!

As always, please distibute this as much as possible to any LGBQ service members!

Hope to see you there!

This is a Group for LGB-Q active and non-active military service members. If you'd like more information or would like to get involved please contact: Angela@ru12.org or call 802-860-RU12 (7812).

This group is held from 5-7 pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, in the library at the RU12? Community Center in the Champlain Mill (1st floor).

Work In Progress Screening Feb. 4th

On March 6, 1971, International Women’s Day marchers turned LEFT ON PEARL and took over a Harvard University Building at 888 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, declaring it a Women’s Center.  The women occupied the building for 10 days.  

In commemoration of this important event, the 888 Women’s History Project is producing a documentary film, LEFT ON PEARL, which highlights this significant but little-known chapter in women’s history.

The Women’s Freedom Center invites you to attend a free

WORK IN PROGRESS SCREENING

of this landmark film.  Join us in celebrating our foremothers, and looking ahead to discuss how our own community can help women achieve freedom and equality.  We’ll be joined by the film-maker and one of the original participants in the take-over.

Date:  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012

Time:  7 PM    Doors open & light refreshments served at 6:30

Location:  NEW ENGLAND YOUTH THEATER, Brattleboro, VT      

For more info, call 802-257-7364

 

RU12? Community Center, VGSA, and Truth Wins Out host a film and discussion series once a month on Sundays at 2:00 pm in the Pickering Room on the 2nd Floor of the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS

Feb. 12th 2:00 pm
Edie and Thea: A Very Long Engagement

After 42 years, feisty and delightful lesbian couple Edie and Thea are finally getting married. From the early '60s to the present day, the tireless community activists persevere through many battles, both personal and political.

March 11th 2:00 pm
Out of Respect: A Story of Five

Out ofRespect follows five homeless queer youth as they hustle and struggle to survive on the streets of Milwaukee.  

April 1st 2:00 pm
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World

In this film After Stonewall director John Scagliotti approaches the issue of international gay rights. With the 2001 police raid on an Egyptian disco at its center, the film explores several global instances of mistreatment against homosexuals.

May 13th 2:00 pm
Leslie Jordan: My Trip Down the Pink Carpet

Widely regarded as one of the funniest men in show business, and also a fixture of gay culture, Leslie Jordan spent his first few decades in the industry racking up droll tales of his life and experiences.

Recover Drag Collection

Past fashions collecting dust in your closet? Got something you've been looking to donate?

RU12? is starting a new collection of clothes, material, sewing supplies, and other crafty goodness for people interested in starting to explore drag. 

Please stop in during our Center's open times (Mon - Thurs 10a-6p and Fri 10a-2p) to drop off any goodies you might have laying around. Once we have a collection, it will be open to community members to pick up and drop off freely, or to leave notes offering to help with drag projects or looking for help.

For more information, contact jean-denis@ru12.org or call 802-860-7812.

Is your awesome doctor a part of VDHP?

Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP) database has launched! We are looking for more health care providers to add themselves to the database. Reminder: This is a two step process! You create a practice profile then a provider profile. click here

 

The mission of the VDHP is to improve the health and wellness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Vermonters by building bridges between health care providers and members of the community throughout the state.

 

The primary purpose of VDHP is to be a comprehensive, user-friendly, on-line searchable database of LGBTQ-friendly, culturally competent health care providers in Vermont.

This isn't your ordinary volunteer opportunity!

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Facebook Event

When: Sunday, January 29th, from 11am-12:30

Where: RU12? Community Center, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, VT

If you are interested in joining us at this session, please contact Kim Fountain:DCAT@ru12.org or 802-860-7812

If you can't make it to the session, but are still interested in volunteering with DCAT, there will be another session on Monday, March 27th at 6:00 pm.

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Do you know someone who you think would be perfect for DCAT? Download the DCAT and pass along to a friend!

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Events that you could help create:

 

Summer Semester

One of RU12? Community Center’s first programs is back! Summer Semester offers the opportunity for LGBTQ community members to draw upon the skill, ability and knowledge of our talented peers with short series of classes throughout the summer. Potential classes to be offered include: Basic Car Maintainance, Yoga, Financial Planning, Photography, Zumba, Resume Writing, Home Ownership and more!

Family Bowling!

When you host a bowl-a-thon, you recruit people to bowl on a designated day for your special event. Each participating bowler solicits a flat rate pledge among neighbors, friends, and relatives. This could be a fun way to get families to engage in supporting RU12? as well as having a great event for families to enjoy together.

Grab a Bite with Friends

Help introduce the community to RU12? by working with your favorite local restaurants to host benefit nights.

 

 

House or Garden Party

Team up with a friend or neighbor to put together a fabulous event for your friends. Let them know how much you care about your community and ask them to support a organization you believe in.

Tee Off With RU12?

Hosting a golf tournament can be a high-profile, and often very lucrative fundraising event. A great advantage of hosting a tournament is the connections you make with local businesses and celebrities that support the RU12? Community Center. Plan a whole day event with lunch and prizes.

 

Pitch us your own idea!

Contact Kim Fountain: DCAT@ru12.org or 802-860-7812

 Make a Difference in Your Community 

Join the RU12? Community Center's Development Committee Action Team (DCAT). DCAT is designed to produce events aimed at fundraising and/or 'friendraising' for RU12?.

On January 29th, we will be hosting our first DCAT volunteer recruitment. This is not your ordinary volunteer opportunity. Whether you want to lead the organizing, participate in only one particular aspect of the organizing such as advertizing or outreach, or you only have time to show up at the event and help take care of logistics, we have the need for your time, energy, and commitment.

The recruitment session will introduce you to RU12's plans for 2012, outline the DCAT structure and present you with opportunities to get involved.

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Military Group this Thursday! Bring a battle buddy!

Military Group This Week!!!!!

You know you want to join! Invite all your gay military friends!

This is a Support Group for LGB-Q active and non-active military service members. If you'd like more information or would like to get involved please contact: Angela@ru12.org or call 802-860-RU12 (7812).

This group is held from 6-8pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, in the library at the RU12? Community Center in the Champlain Mill (1st floor).

Please pass the group information along to any service members you may know.

A Call For Stories About 135 Pearl's

Do you remember Pearls? Do you remember the sights and sounds? The stories and people? Ladies night? Were you there at the closing party? Did you love the place? Hate the place? Are you a younger person who came to Burlington after Pearl's? Someone who only went there once?  The stories that float through our community point to how Pearl's was such an important social space for the queer community in Vermont.

My name is Sarah Ward and I'm currently producing an audio documentary about the now-defunct nightclub, 135 Pearl's (formerly located at 135 Pearl St in Burlington, VT.) If these questions strike a chord with you, please contact me at selizabethward@gmail.com. 

You must be willing to have your voice recorded, but anonymity can be granted if requested. I'm looking to schedule interviews for late January through early February.

Winter Rendezvous Gay Ski Week in Stowe

The annual Winter Rendezvous is back and has an amazing line-up for 2012! You can REGISTER HERE for any part of the festivities from January 18 - 22.  Those who plan to ski are especially encouraged to register- the discount is amazing and you must register to receive a discount voucher for a lift ticket. Otherwise, anyone with a valid VT photo ID will receive $10 off the listed ticket price at the door.

BELOW IS A  MESSAGE FROM VARLA JEAN MERMAN ABOUT 2012 WR  

Click below for the full list of events!

Research Findings re: the Coming Out Process for LGBTQ Individuals

Andrew Dunlap is a researcher who recently successfully defended his dissertation research at Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. His research questions centered on the process of coming out for LGBTQ community members, and how this process has changed over time. His research was comprised of survey results from LGBTQ individuals collected by contacting LGBTQ community centers, such as RU12?, nationally. You can read the summary of his research findings here, or for more information, you can contact him directly: Andy Dunlap, PhD, LCSW, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work & Gerontology, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA by emailing him at aldunlap@ship.edu.

 

Queer-Affirming Yoga Class in Burlington Tonight

Our friend Vanessa is teaching a Queer Affirming Yoga class tonight from 5:30-6:30pm at All Wellness in Burlington. It is a Vinyasa-style class and she is asking a $10 donation for attending. Her intention is to create a loving, supportive, and thriving queer yoga group so tell your friends or anyone who might be interested! Maybe we will see you there?!

RU(n)12? at the Intervale on Sat 1/14

Facebook Event Page

After a two-week hiatus, I'd love to get back into the swing of things with any and all of you (as well as any well-behaved canine running buddies you care to bring along) this weekend. I'm inclined to suggest a flat(ter) route than Red Rocks due to a touchy Achilles on my part, but am enjoying the trail running. How about the Intervale?

So consider this your invite to join Tallulah and me on Saturday, Jan 14th at 10am, for an hour-ish run at the Intervale. Meet at the parking pull-off right after the road turns to dirt (just past the entrance to Gardener's Supply on Intervale Road in Burlington).

I'm open to route suggestions for future runs.

And as promised, the first bi-weekly RUn12? discussion question: Do you have a 2012 training goal? If so, what are you working towards? Respond to me, I'll compile your responses and share at the end of the week. (Your discussion question suggestions are also welcome!)

Hope you are are hale and healthy and happy in this crisp Vermont January!

Sincerely, 

Jean Sienkewicz
RUn12@ru12.org

Community Calendar Spotlight: LOVE NOTES - Root 7 & Maple Jam - Feb 12th

Yep. The rumors you've been hearing are true - two of Burlington's favorite singing groups - Maple Jam and Root7 are getting together for an a cappella LUV FEST - just in time for Valentine's Day! There will be plenty of love songs old and new. So bring your lifelong love, your best bud or even a complete stranger with you to enjoy the festivities. We don't care if you come stag – Just come and hear the best a cappella singing this side of the Winooski River!

This joint-concert will take place February 12 at 7:30pm in the spacious and beautifully renovated "Studio A" at the North End Studios located at 294 North Winooski Ave. (Corner of N. Winooski and Archibald St.) Plenty of parking: lot and on-street parking available. 

Admission is $10 at the door. Seating is cabaret-style so bring your own beverage - we'll have some savory and sweet snacks available, but if you'd like to bring a snack to share, we welcome that too! We'll supply the atmosphere - and of course, the music!

Be sure to tell all your friends too!

Learn more about both groups:

Visit Maple Jam's and Root7's websites:
http://www.maplejam.com/
http://rt-7.com/rt7/

Visit Root7's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Root7vt
and Maple Jam's FB page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maple-Jam/100537251468

27th Annual Lesbian Serenity (AA & Alanon) Retreat at Kirkridge, PA, April 20-22, 2012

Come join us for a unique and wonderful, clean and sober lesbian weekend in the Poconos.

Kirkridge is located on 280 beautiful acres of sacred grounds on the Appalachian Trail. There will be AA and Alanon meetings, workshops and topic discussions. 

Hiking, quiet time, meditation, dance and coffee house.

Great fellowship, old and new friends. 6 meals and lodging included with registration.

For more information or to register, go to www.annualserenityretreat.org or contact Pat at 908.879.8098.

Pride and Joy Families' Free LGBTQ Family Webinars

Please join Pride and Joy Families for their upcoming Wednesday Webinars with presenter Ari Istar Lev, Albany-area family therapist, educator and writer. The first session in the two-part series is "Gender in LGBTQ Families," and will take place on January 18, 2012, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. The program is free but registration is required.  Register now at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/388099078.

 

According to organizers, "This live online educational program is an opportunity to discuss gender in LGBTQ families, including roles within same-sex couples, gender identity, trans parenting, and raising gender-variant children. Ari will also address questions such as, 'How do we assist our children in developing healthy gender identities, whether they are "normative" or variant?' and 'How do we, as parents, manage our own angst about our children's developing sex and gender identities?'" The webinar will feature a 1-hour presentation, plus a half-hour of lively conversation and Q&A.

 

The second webinar in the series, "Talking with Children in LGBTQ Families about their Origins," on Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 - 8:00 pm will follow the same format. This session will describe how to talk with children about their origins and their inclusion in LGBTQ families as they mature through various stages of childhood.

 

The Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project sponsors the Wednesday Webinar Series. The Project is dedicated to helping LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) people in Upstate New York achieve their goals of building and sustaining healthy families. Our network of Pride and Joy Families provides social and educational opportunities, and a sense of community to LGBTQ parents and their children.

 

To register visit www.prideandjoyfamilies.org. Both programs will be recorded and archived at our website for 24/7 access.  For further information about the webinar series, please contact Claudia Stallman, Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project, at lesgayfambldg@aol.com or 607.724.4308.

 

Revitalizing RU12?'s Family Programming--care to share?

We are moving ahead with plans to reinvigorate RU12?'s programming for LGBTQ families, but we need YOUR INPUT on how we can best serve you! In support of this, we invite you to attend an open forum hosted by the RU12? Community Center on Saturday, February 4 from 10:30am-12noon. 

(This will be last information-gathering session for Chittenden County families, with additional forums to be scheduled throughout February and March for other parts of the state.) 

In the past, RU12? has hosted regular family-related events, and we plan to hold at least 5 gatherings of a social, support and/or educational nature this year. Although we have lots of ideas for the future, we'd rather hear from you--what would be relevant? What would be helpful? What would be fun? 

With more LGBTQ families in Vermont than ever before, we need your help to determine our next steps. So please join us for a dialogue on 2/4; childcare and light refreshments will be provided. 

 

Saturday, February 4, 10:30am-12noon

RU12? Community Center, Champlain Mill, 1st floor 

 

Questions, comments or RSVP to jean@ru12.org. We look forward to seeing you!

RU12? LGBTQ Knitting & Crocheting Group 2nd & 4th Sundays @ Noon

All types of textile artists are welcome to join! Noon on the 2nd and 4th (and sometimes 5th) Sundays of every month at RU12? Community Center. People of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and skill levels to come together in a queer space. If you have questions or you'd like to join the group please contact RU12? at 860-RU12 (7812) or email TheCenter@RU12.org.

 

Performers NEEDED for January’s Big Gay Onion

RU12?’s next Open Mic Coffeehouse event is coming up on Thursday January 19th. Our extra-special, fabulous host ANTARA is looking for performers who will dazzle our LGBTQ community members with their musical prowess or their mad skills in written word! Email: BigGayOnion@ru12.org or call 860-7812 to sign up.

Steam Mop: RU12? Wish List Item of the Week

Below is a Wish List of items that RU12? staff, volunteers, and groups use frequently. Please consider supporting your community by making an in-kind donation of any of the items listed below:

 

• Steam Mop Click Here
• Dry Erase Markers Click Here
• Printer Cartrages Click Here
• Post-It Easel Pads Click Here
• White Out Click Here
• Large Flat Screen Television
• Gift Cards (Costco, Staples, Supermarket, WB Mason, etc)
• Copy Paper Click Here
• Large Conference Room Table
• Paper Towels
• Paper Cups, Plates, Utensils, Coffee Cups
• Cleaning Supplies
• Bottled Water
• Manilla Folders Click Here
• LGBTQ Friendly Children's Books for our library.
• Lamps and lighting
• MacBook Laptop Power Cords
• Knitting, Crocheting, Craft Supplies
• LGBTQ Friendly Children's Books

* All donations are Tax Deductable. 

If you'd like to donate something or have questions please call us at 802-860-7812 or email: thecenter@ru12.org

 

GLAM Gaymes Night: First Friday Pre-Gayme!

Facebook Event Page

You know you're a player... we wanna see your game!   Join other guys who like guys for a night of smooth moves and extra-friendly competition. We've got some great games (like, Wii, Apples to Apples and Taboo) but feel free to bring any of your own too. We've got all your snacky dreams and desires covered, too. Just bring your game-face!   Meet up with us at RU12? Annex (located on the 2nd Floor of the Champlain Mill) at 8pm. We'll be heading over to First Friday at Higher Ground to continue the fun.   If you are a young gay, bi or queer man and are interested in becoming involved with GLAM, email us at glam@ru12.org, facebook friend us http://www.facebook.com/GLAMvt or visit us online at www.glamvt.org

 

 

2nd Sunday Film Series: For The Bible Tells Me So

RU12? Community Center, VGSA, and Truth Wins Out will host a screening of the acclaimed documentary, For The Bible Tells Me So, followed by a discussion and snacks provided by RU12? Community Center.

For the Bible Tells Me So is grounded by the stories of five conservative Christian families and explores how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to support its agenda of stigmatizing the gay community and eroding the separation between church and state. 

Please join us this Sunday, January 8th at 2:00 PM in the Pickering Room on the 2nd Floor of the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington.

Trans Support Group Meets Tonight!

Military Group this Thursday!!

This is a Support Group for LGB-Q active and non-active military service members. If you'd like more information or would like to get involved please contact: Angela@ru12.org or call 802-860-RU12 (7812).

This group is held from 6-8pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, in the library at the RU12? Community Center in the Champlain Mill (1st floor).

Please pass the group information along to any service members you may know.

RU12? Wishes You a Happy New Year!!!

 

 

Todd’s Peek In Review: January 2012: The Real Terms of, “Alternatives To Sex”, by Stephen McCauley

Stephen McCauley is considered to be an excellent, contemporary, gay author and a graduate of the University of Vermont.   He has written such novels as True Enough, The Object Of  My Affections,  Alternatives To Sex, and most recently, Insignificant Others.  He is a Bostonian writer and has lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts for years, which is the backdrop to his writing.

A satirist and a master of the first person narrative, McCauley writes by way of the notion of “headings” to his work, as opposed to having chapters per say.  He not only completes a thought that way, it is a distinctive style of writing.  “Headings” are a way of indexing the story make his writing come alive creating a cadence to the read.

Alternatives To Sex is an expose on being gay in Boston and having the opportunity for casual sex, through the personals.  Boston real estate agent, William Collins, the protagonist of the novel, doesn’t always approve of that kind of life style. Yet due to his penchant for nightly online cruising for hookups, he finds his sales figures slipping despite a booming market. He is a bachelor and lives alone, in a typical, old apartment building in Boston, and the tenants of the building play a role in his life, with good humor for William Collins.

 Answering the personals is what it is, and is funny and engaging, yet it is a lonely and misunderstood way of life and living for William Collins. What he ultimately discovers challenges his own assumptions about real estate, love, and desire.

Alternatives to Sex is a smart, hilarious chronicle of life in post-traumatic, morally ambiguous America -- where the desire to do good is constantly being tripped up by the need to feel good. Right now.

Come on down to R.U.12?, to pick up your own copy of “Alternatives To Sex”, or “The Object Of My Affections”, or  “True Enough”.  Read Stephen McCauley’s novels for the reality of our times, as a gay writer of gay America, after all.  Ciao, Todd

 

 

Brattleboro: Position Open With The Men's Program

POSITION OPEN WITH THE MEN'S PROGRAM

Part time (20 hr/wk) HIV Prevention Specialist sought for the Men’s Program, a community-building, peer-led HIV prevention program.

Successful applicant will be energetic, outgoing and Internet savvy.  Position provides direct in-person and online prevention outreach to gay & bisexual men in Windham County and adjacent communities and is primarily responsible for establishing intensive outreach initiative to gay/bisexual men under age 35. Duties include, but are not limited to, community-building among gay & bisexual men of all ages, frank discussion of HIV sexual risk and risk reduction, and small group facilitation.

Applicants must be knowledgeable of and experienced with social media, and able to work comfortably with gay/bi men of all ages, with a focus on younger men. Experience with HIV/AIDS and prevention work preferred.  Some weekend/evening work required, must have own transportation.  Excellent training provided.

Please send cover letter and resume to Susan Bell, Executive Director, APSV, PO Box 1486, Brattleboro VT 05302 or email sbell@sover.net 

COPY PAPER: RU12? Wish List Item of the Week

Below is a Wish List of items that RU12? staff, volunteers, and groups use frequently. Please consider supporting your community by making an in-kind donation of any of the items listed below:

 

• Dry Erase Markers Click Here
• Printer Cartrages Click Here
• Post-It Easel Pads Click Here
• White Out Click Here
• Large Flat Screen Television
• Gift Cards (Costco, Staples, Supermarket, WB Mason, etc)
• Copy Paper Click Here
• Large Conference Room Table
• Paper Towels
• Paper Cups, Plates, Utensils, Coffee Cups
• Cleaning Supplies
• Bottled Water
• Manilla Folders Click Here
• LGBTQ Friendly Children's Books for our library.
• Lamps and lighting
• MacBook Laptop Power Cords
• Knitting, Crocheting, Craft Supplies
• LGBTQ Friendly Children's Books

* All donations are Tax Deductable. 

If you'd like to donate something or have questions please call us at 802-860-7812 or email: thecenter@ru12.org

 

CANCELED: Jan 2nd Meeting of the Coming Out Group

January 2nd Coming Out Support Group Meeting is Canceled. Please join us when we meet again on Monday, January 16th.

Open Door Support Group

This peer led social and support group is a safe and confidential place to meet and share experiences about the coming out process. This informal gathering welcomes all adults from the LGBTQ spectrum as well as allies. All topics are free to discuss and nothing is too taboo.

The group will meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at RU12? from 6-7:30pm. If you are interested in joining this group please call the Center at (802) 860-7812. Or email thecenter@ru12.org

 

 

The Social Support Group for LGBTQA People with Dis/abilties will be cancelled today. The group will meet again on Tuesday 1/3 at RU12?.
Call 860-7812 for more information on this group!

New Group: Trans-Parent meeting: Tues, Jan 10th 6:30pm at Outright Vermont

**New support group for parents, family, friends, and allies of people who identify as Trans. Next Meeting will be 6:30pm Tues, Jan 10th at Outright Vermont, located in the Multi-Generational Center at 241 North Winooski Avenue Burlington, VT

FMI: Contact: (802) 865-9677** 

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Hi all,

Our next Trans-Parent / Trans-Family meeting will be held on January 10th, 2012.  A special thanks to Morganne and Melissa of Outright Vt for providing us with the perfect space to hold a support group for friends and family of people who identify as Trans.  

At our last meeting on Dec. 14th, we decided to cancel the meeting scheduled for Dec. 28th since many will be away for the holidays.  Speaking of the holidays, we wish you all a joyous and peaceful holiday season and look forward to seeing you again in the New Year. 

So mark your calendars for:

WHEN:    Tuesday, January 10th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

     and    Thursday, January 26th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

WHERE:  Ourtright Vermont is located in the Multi-Generational Center at 241 North Winooski Ave.  Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 865-9677

Looking forward to continuing the dialogue.  (Please send a brief email reply letting us know whether or not you can make it on either or both of those days - thanks!)  

Warm Regards,

(Parent) 

PS  Please feel free to pass this email on to family and/or friends of people who identify as transgender - thanks.