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

RU12?'s LGBTQ Community Dinner Tickets Now Available!!

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Please join us for RU12? Community Center’s 15th Annual LGBTQ Community Dinner: Emerald. Our signature event, this year’s dinner celebrates fifteen years of RU12?’s commitment to LGBTQA community building across Vermont.

RU12’s Annual Dinner brings together community members and allies for a fabulous evening of dinner and entertainment in support of our vital health and human rights programs as well as our social and educational events. It is a time for us to recognize community leaders, organizations, and businesses dedicated to building and strengthening our community.

The Annual Dinner begins at 5:00PM

The Sheraton Hotel, Burlington

in the Emerald Ballroom  

GLAMFlixx: Keep the Lights On: Weds. 2/20

On Wednesday, February 20th, join GLAM as we watch Keep the Lights On! Come to our weekly GLAM meeting at 6:30 and stay after for the movie! Snacks and drinks provided. It's 1997 and New York City is in a state of intense flux when documentary filmmaker Erik Rothman (Thure Lindhardt) first meets Paul Lucy (Zachary Booth), a handsome but closeted lawyer in the publishing field. What begins as a highly charged first encounter soon becomes something much more, and a relationship quickly develops. As the two men start building a home and life together, each continues to privately battle their own compulsions and addictions. A film about sex, friendship, intimacy and most of all, love, Keep the Lights On takes an honest look at the nature of relationships in our times. -- (C) Official Site GLAM is a group of young gay, bi, queer, and trans guys who are coming together, getting out, and enjoying the connections we made with one another. To get involved or for more information, contact Mike or Jean-Denis at glam@ru12.org or 802-860-7812.   Facebook Event

GLAMflixx: Safety Not Guaranteed

Join us for our weekly GLAM meeting followed by a showing of Safety Not Guaranteed! Food and drinks provided. (GLAM meeting begins at 6:30, movie immediately after at 7:30.)

From the producers of Little Miss Sunshine - "When an unusual classified ad inspires three cynical Seattle magazine employees to look for the story behind it, they discover a mysterious eccentric named Kenneth, a likable but paranoid supermarket clerk, who believes he's solved the riddle of time travel and intends to depart again soon. Together, they embark on a hilarious, smart, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey that reveals how far believing can take you." -- (C) Official Site

GLAM is a group of young gay, bi, queer, and trans guys who are coming together, getting out, and enjoying the connections we made with one another. To get involved or for more information, contact Mike or Jean-Denis at glam@ru12.org or 802-860-7812.

 

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VASE: Innovative Fiber Arts (Rope Tying)

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: RU12? Community Center - basement level, Champlain Mill.The Champlain Mill, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Suite 102, Winooski, VT 05404

Cost: Free! Donations to RU12 help keep free kink-friendly space open, though!
Dress code: Comfortable to tie in - kinky themed tshirts, collars, etc, are ok.
Description: Since our most recent IFA meetup was such a huge success, we have decided to meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday night of every month. Yayyyy!!!!

The Innovative Fiber Arts group was started in 2011 by the VASE directors because

Worst Thing About Coming Out

Last year, a group of film students and their professor, Rob Schmidt Barracano, started an online documentary called the WorstThingAboutComingOut.com to share coming out stories with those who are struggling with coming out or just curious. Their aim is to enlighten those who are not in the community and bring comfort to those who are having difficulties. The stories that are shared focus on the stages of coming out to oneself, to parents, and to friends; there is an emphasis on the anxieties and the fears that the person has before they are about to come out. Their goal is not to discourage people from coming out just to share feelings that many have before they are comfortable with themselves to come out.

This year, they have cut together a feature length documentary running fifty-nine minutes with all the stories they have collected thus far. They will be hosting a screening of the documentary on the Champlain College campus in Perry Hall on Thursday November 29th at 7pm for the community to give feedback.

They are always looking for people who are willingly to share their stories on film - no matter how big or small it is. If you have any questions please contact them atcrew@worstthingaboutcomingout.com

October GLAM Calendar

 

 

FMI: Contact Mike or Jean-Denis at 860-7812, email glam@ru12.org, visit glamVT.org, or "Friend Us" on Facebook!

QUEER QUEST - Sun, Sept 9th 2pm

An afternoon scavenger hunt in downtown Burlington!

Kick off PRIDE month with a SCAVENGER HUNT that will have you DASHING TOP to BOTTOM all over downtown Burlington in search of CLUES leading to GREAT PRIZES & a FABULOUS finale party at LEVITY! 

SIGN UP is 2-3 p.m. at the top of Church Street

FINALE PARTY: 5 P.M. at LEVITY, 9 Center Street.

Prizes hidden throughout the event!

 FREE ALL AGES EVENT!

For all questions and details, contact RU12? Community Center. 802-860-7812

Do it as a team or do it solo! 

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*Digital camera or phone with camera required for participation! 

Register to vote at RU12?!

As RU12?'s in-house notary, I just (a few minutes ago!) registered my very first person to vote. What a privilege and honor to be able to do so! Especially with such a big election coming up in just 12 weeks!

Did you know you can register to vote here at RU12??

For more information, stop in the Center during our regular business hours, 10am-6pm (M-Th) and 10am-2pm (Fri), or email jean@ru12.org to set up an appointment.

GLAM Goes to the Tea Dance!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH 5PM

This event is new to Burlington this summer and the guys of GLAM are excited to see what all the fuss is about! Everyone is welcome at this LGBTQ event at the Burlington Boathouse. 

$5 cover 21+. Free parking at meters on Sundays!

FACEBOOK EVENT

GLAM Meeting Every Wednesday

* Every 2nd Wednesday of the month the meeting is held at a restaurant or coffeehouse downtown.

 

We're looking for young gay, bi and queer guys who are interested in putting together great events, meeting new people, and reaching out to other guys!  We want your help! If you're a young gay, bi, or queer man who would like to get involved, email us at glam@ru12.org , check out our webpage (http://www.glamvt.org) or friend us on Facebook.

GLAMflixx: Pariah (Weds 7:30PM)

"Pariah", a fantastic 2011 American contemporary drama about a 17-year old African-American teenager embracing her identity as a lesbian. Popcorn and icee goodies served- just bring yourself (and a friend!). You should come early for the GLAM meeting at 6:30p, too! See ya there!

All ages and identities are welcome!

For more information, call Mike or Jean-Denis at 860-7812, visit the Facebook event, or email glam@ru12.org.
www.glamvt.org

 

FaceBook Event

Dicktionary

A dirty twist on an old favorite!

Join other guys who like guys for a night of smooth moves and extra-friendly competition. In addition to pictionary, we've got some other 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? (located on the 1st Floor of the Champlain Mill) at 7pm. We'll have plenty of food and drinks.

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

FACEBOOK EVENT

GLAM Meeting on Location: Nectars

*NEW* We're taking GLAM Core Group on location. The Second Wednesday of every month we'll be meeting at Nectar's. Join us for some tasty appetizers (our treat!) while we plan social events and adventures for GBQ guys in VT.

GLAM Core Group Meets every Wednesday 6:30pm. We're looking for young gay and bi & Trans guys who are inte’rested in putting together great events, meeting new people, and reaching out to other guys! Core Group runs our program, and we want your input!

If you're a young gay, bi, or queer man who would like to get involved, email us at glam@ru12.org or friend us on facebook

National HIV Testing Day- Stop In to RU12? For A Test!

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day! This is an annual national campaign coordinated by the National Association of People With AIDS that encourages everyone to "Take the Test, Take Control".  RU12? will be offering free, anonymous walk-in HIV testing from 11am to 6pm. Tests are quick (20 mins for results) and painless (they're oral- no needles)! We'll be brewing up some coffee and dishing out small gift cards donated by local businesses (See list below). In the USA, there are about 1.2 million people living with HIV, about 1 in 5 of whom don't know they are positive. People who find out that they are HIV positive earlier are more likely to stay healthier longer and are able to better protect themselves and their partners. Not sure why you should take the test?  Feeling a little anxious about it?  Want to make an appointment? Give Mike or Jean-Denis a call at 802-860-7812 or email us at glam@ru12.org.  You can also check out these great locally made videos: http://www.11years.org/ For more information on NHTD, see http://hivtest.cdc.gov/press_files/ RU12? Thanks the following businesses for their donations: August First Chipotle City Market Cupps Pure Pop Records Purple Shutter Herbs Skinny Pancake Sneakers Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup

 

 

Survey for Gay, Bi, Queer Guys in VT

 

RU12? is conducting a Community Needs Assessment to get a clearer picture of local communities of gay, bi, and queer (GBQ) men in VT. Any information you could provide would be very helpful in our mission to improve our services for GBQ men. Please contact Mike or Jean-Denis with questions at 802-860-7812 or glam@ru12.org.

Take the Survey and enter to win an iPod Nano. **This survey is for all masculine spectrum people who have sex with masculine spectrum people (MSPSMSP) or people who work with them**

 

10% Tuesday at Drink A Benefit for RU12? Community Center

 

Come have fun and support RU12?!

On Tuesday March 6th, Drink will be hosting a benefit night for RU12? and 10% of the proceeds from that night will be donated to RU12? Root 7, a Vermont contemporary a capella group will also be performing. Drink will have $4 infusions and many board games to choose from.

GLAM will be instigating a Game Night on the comfy couches of Drink after the musical performance.

Come down and have a drink, play a game and listen to some great music while benefiting the RU12? Community Center.

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This isn't your ordinary volunteer opportunity!

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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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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

 

 

Thanks To Our Donors

GLAM (a program of RU12?) would like to thank Small Dog Electronics for their fabulous donation (over $100 worth!), which is being raffled off to all the guys that attended Sex Talks throughout the year. Our hats off to them!

Keep posted- we'll be having one more of our fun, interactive Sex Talks this year! For more information, email glam@ru12.org or call Mike or Jean-Denis at 802-860-RU12.

GLAM held two fun Sex Talks just last week, where attendees received gift cards from the following awesome (and generous!) local businesses:

The Skinny Pancake

Stone Soup

Don Pedro's Taqueria

Dobra Tea

Plato's Closet

Purple Shutter Herbs

Sneakers Bistro

Cupp's Bakery

Pure Pop Records

Apple Mountain Gifts

 

Thanks again!!! Let's support the businesses that support us!

 

Lots of fun things to do this weekend with RU12?!

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10^TH

RUn12? Saturday Jaunt!

10am. You and your well-behaved dog are invited to join Jean from RU12? and other RUn12-ers for a 4-5 mile group run this Saturday at 10am at the entrance to Red Rocks Park in South Burlington.

 

December Heat: GLAM Sex Talk 1pm

 

We’ll turn up the heat with one of Glam Vermont's Sex Talks! Our next ones will be on Sat 12/10 at 1pm & Weds 12/14 at 6pm. Free food, fun discussions about sex and relationships, gift cards and everyone who comes is entered into a raffle of a very generous gift card from Small Dog Electronics Open to all guys who like guys ages 18-35. Limited space, so email glam@ru12.org, or 860-RU12 to register!

 

Gay Boy Band Auditions!

 

4pm. Any guys 17-25 interested in joining a Gay Boy Band? There’s a group coming together to form an all gay pop/r&b singing boy band that caters to the LGBTQ community and anyone who loves music. Auditions will be held at RU12? 4pm on Sat, 12/10. FMI: email Tyler.

 

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11^TH

RU12? LGBTQ Knitting & Crocheting Group

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.

 

RU12? & VGSA Second Sunday Screening

Film: The Times of Harvey Milk

Film begins at 2pm, discussion to follow. Just as the series' name suggests, screenings are held on the second Sunday of every month at Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library in the Pickering Room (on the 2nd floor). 

 

GLAM Core Group

Accepting New Members!

Sundays 6pm. We're looking for young gay and bi guys who are interested in putting together great events, meeting new people, and reaching out to other guys! Core Group runs our program, and we want your input! If you're a young gay, bi, or queer man who would like to get involved, email us at glam@ru12.org, check out our webpage or friend us on facebook.