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

OUT for the Oscars: This Sunday!

Outright Vermont and Pop-Up Queer Dance Party present... "the gay super bowl!"

Watch the live telecast on the big screen at Red Square with local movie buffs. We'll provide light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, games, prizes and endless popcorn at this 21+ event. Arrive at 7 p.m. and have your picture taken on the red carpet! (The awards show starts at 8:30.) Last year's party drew 100+ guests dressed to the nines. See our 2012 Red Carpet Slideshow on Facebook...

So, who are you wearing?

It’s time to strut your stuff: sequins, bow ties, fedoras and feathers! Prizes will be awarded the best movie-themed costumes. Buy your ticket before Oscar Day and get a free Benefit Ballot (details below). Don't delay. All tickets at the door are $15/person and do not include a Benefit Ballot :(

Can't make it? Play the Benefit Ballot Game!

Submit your picks for the Benefit Ballot ($10) before noon on Oscar Night (Sunday, February 24) and be eligible for a fabulous movie-themed prize package including passes to several local cinemas, gift cards, movie rentals, yummy snacks and more!

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Outright VT Hiring Director of Education

Outright VT Hiring Director of Education

The mission of Outright is to provide safe, healthy, and supportive environments for LGBTQQ youth, ages 13-22. Outright Vermont is hiring a full time Director of Education. The Director of Education is responsible for providing support, resources, and assistance to youth, adults, and school districts across the state of Vermont.

Key functions include:

 

• Education and Outreach to schools and community organizations throughout Vermont, including presenting to 4000+ participants at schools in every county in the state


• Managing Vermont's Queer Straight Alliance Network, including providing support, resources, and technical assistant to Vermont's QSAs


• Planning and coordinating two major events, the Fall QSA Conference and the Spring Queer & Allied Youth Summit


• Assisting with General Organizational and Administrative Support

Minimum qualifications necessary include a college degree in a relevant field (or a mixture of education and experience), proven ability to effectively communicate and present to diverse audiences, a valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively in state, and knowledge about the experiences of queer youth. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to ed@outrightvt.org by January 4th. Email with questions. Thanks.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance Event

The Transgender Day of Remembrance is an internationally recognized day set aside to remember and honor those killed due to anti-transgender hatred and prejudice. The day also serves as a chance to bring awareness to the epidemic of violence perpetrated against trans and gender non-conforming people.

Please join us as we come together as a community, memorialize the individuals killed this past year, and recognize and celebrate the progress that we've made and the resilience, strength, and compassion of those in our community. There will be a community quilt to contribute to, a timeline featuring local trans people's experiences, and time to connect with others. 

Food and refreshments provided.

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9th Annual Outright Vermont Fire Truck Pull!!!

Scores of teams of a dozen people each, compete to raise the most money, dress the best, please the crowd, and pull a REAL Burlington City fire truck up the Church Street Marketplace.

For almost a decade, Outright Vermont has shown thousands of spectators that queers are fierce and that hundreds and hundreds of Vermonters want to raise money for queer youth programming and anti-harassment workshops for public schools.

Come see the fun on Sat. September 15th, 12pm-2pm outside of the Outdoor Gear Exchange & downtown mall, on Church Street in Burlington, VT.

Better yet - build a team and compete for the GLORY! It is fast, easy and so much fun. Details here: http://www.firstgiving.com/OutrightVT/9th-annual-outright-vermont-fire-truck-pull

RU12? Family Program Summer 2012 schedule!

We hope you'll join us! Please contact jean@ru12.org with any questions, comments or if you would like more information, to be added to the RU12? Family Program email announcement list or email discussion group.

Outright Vermont Clothing Drive - The entire month of July!

Got unwanted clothes? 

Donate them to Outright Vermont! Outright Vermont is doing a Clothing Drive for the Youth Space during the entire month of July. Donations of gently used/new items can be made at their offices at 241 No. Winooski Ave, Burlington. All sizes, genders, and styles are appreciated! 

Drop-off hours are Tuesday-Friday @12pm – 8pm, and Saturday @12pm – 5pm. For more info about Outright, visit www.outrightvt.org

Outright Vermont Press Release: CIVIL UNION WRONG RIGHTED!

CIVIL UNION WRONG RIGHTED!

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESTORES FUNDING FOR OUTRIGHT VERMONT ANTI-HARASSMENT WORK IN SCHOOLS

Burlington, VT - With the leadership of Govenor Shumlin, the Vermont Department of Education (VT DOE) has restored funding to Outright Vermont (ORVT) for their anti-harassment and anti-bullying work in Vermont schools.  This funding was cut in 2000, after the heated Civil Union debates and severe homophobic pressure from outside groups pressured VT

Shumlin to visit Outright VT Wednesday!

Burlington, VT - This Wednesday, May 23rd, from 2:45pm-3:15pm, Governor Peter Shumlin will visit the Outright Vermont queer youth space at 241 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT to thank the youth, staff, board, and volunteers for their work to advocate for stronger anti-harassment legislation this year.    Bill H412, which allows individuals to sue schools for not stopping harassment, and H771, which requires schools to adopt harassment, hazing, and bullying prevention policies, both passed both the Vermont House and Senate by the end of the session in early May.  Outright Vermont, along with the Vermont Human Rights' Commission and the RU12? Community Center, advocated with lawmakers for weeks to ensure that the two bills would pass to strengthen the current anti-harassment laws that protect all Vermont youth in schools.   "Governor Shumlin has demonstrated his support of the queer community in many ways over the years, but it is his unwavering support for the safety and celebration of queer youth that really makes him stand out," said Melissa Murray, Outright Vermont's Executive Director.  "We are proud and excited to have him come to our queer youth space in Burlington on Wednesday!"     Members of the press invited to attend this brief event!  For more info, call 802.865.9677 or email Llu Mulvaney-Stanak at llu@outrightvt.org

The mission of Outright Vermont is to build safe, healthy, and supportive environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, ages 13-22. Since 1989, Outright has worked to provide safety and support for LGBTQQ youth, helped make schools safer, and focused on youth empowerment, leadership, and advocacy. To learn more about Outright, visit www.outrightvt.org.

 

Pop-Up! A Queer Dance Party - Queer-pril Event - UVM Davis Center Atrium

 

 

Pop-Up! Queer Dance Party returns to Burlington to team up with UVM's Club 590, Free to Be, and LGBTQA Services for their Gay-Pril month of events.

Saturday, April 28th, 9pm-1am we are going to queer up the Davis Center Atrium (the big grand staircase/open part of the building).

FREE DANCE PARTY & ALL AGES!!!

DJ Llu will be headlining, with DJ's Ray Rush & TwoSev opening the night.

This is going to be an EPIC dance party - full on professional lighting & sound from RMB Sound.

Special features:
Bar provided by UVM's Brennan's Pub (in the Davis Center).

QUEER Haircuts - by Dana Kaplan! By appointment or on-demand. Details TBA!

Hosted by producers Chopper & DJ Llu - as always this event is meant to bring out the queer community from all over the state to connect, dance and mingle.


Find out more at: http://popupqueerdanceparty.com/

Current and Future Vermont LGBTQ Leaders to Gather at Statehouse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Kim Fountain, Executive Director, RU12? Community Center

Phone: 802-860-7812

Email: kim@ru12.org

Current and Future Vermont LGBTQ Leaders to Gather at Statehouse 

 

Montpelier, VT -- A coalition of five Vermont organizations serving the state’s diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) communities announced plans today for the seventeenth annual Leadership Day at the Vermont Statehouse on Friday, April 6, 2012. On Leadership Day, previously known as Visibility Day, current and future Vermont LGBTQA leaders will gather in Montpelier to meet lawmakers, network, and discuss legislative priorities.

 Organized by the RU12? Community Center, Outright Vermont, Vermont CARES, Vermont Freedom to Marry, and Truth Wins Out, this awareness and leadership day is designed for LGBTQA people of all ages and all degrees of civic engagement.

“This is an exciting opportunity for Vermont’s LGBTQA community members to meet with lawmakers to have our concerns over issues from bullying to transgender health care heard,” said Kim Fountain, Executive Director of RU12? Community Center.   

The goals of this event are twofold: to make certain LGBTQ legislative issues remain a priority for lawmakers, and to promote leadership in the private and public sectors among LGBTQA communities around the state. 

The schedule for Leadership Day is as follows:

7:45AM – 9:15AM: Breakfast in the Statehouse cafeteria

8:45AM: Framing the day - conversations with Vermont’s LGBTQA organizations

9:15AM: Introduction on the House floor

Morning devotional by Rev. Emily Heath of the West Dover Congregational Church

9:45AM - 11:00AM: Discussion and Mingling with LGBTQA Statehouse regulars in Room 11:

Meet and greet fellow Leadership Day participants. Q&A with LGBTQA legislators, Statehouse workers, and Statehouse regulars

11:00AM: Meet with Governor Peter Shumlin in the Ceremonial Office

11:30AM-12:45PM: Meet and greet with legislators in the cafeteria

1:00PM: A light luncheon for participants hosted by Vermont CARES in their new Montpelier offices at 58 East State Street

Vermont LGBTQ leaders will be available for comment during the mid-morning meet and greet in Room 11 on the first floor of the Statehouse.

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Registration is LIVE for Outright's Queer & Allied Youth Summit

Announcement from Saben Littlefield, Outright Vermont's Education and Statewide Field Manager

I am excited to announce that the day is finally here -- registration for the 6th Annual Queer & Allied Youth Summit is LIVE! Yes -- youth everyone can begin to register today! 

 

The Summit will take place on May 19/20th in St. Albans, Vermont. I have been working closely with the QSA group -- known as G.L.O.W. [Gay Lesbian Or Whatever] -- for about two months in planning and there are a lot of amazing things happening! 

 

There will be an educational conference portion of the day, a Youth Pride March, a Youth SpeakOUT, Queer Prom, and a SleepOUT. Events will begin at 10:30a.m. on May 19th and end at 8:00a.m. on May 20th. 

 

Any youth/students who plan to use Outright-sponsored transportation [yes, we'll get any youth to and from the Summit for free if they register by April 27th] or who plans to stay for the SleepOUT [overnight component of the event] MUST have a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian/self [if over 18]. Permission slips will be emailed to youth once they complete their registration for the Summit.

* Note: Any youth who travels on Outright-sponsored transportation will be required to stay for the SleepOUT and will depart St. Albans on Sunday, May 20th by 8a.m.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions about this event. I am so incredibly excited to be hosting this event with the students and staff at BFA - St. Albans and look forward to seeing you at this year's Summit. 

 

Oh -- the theme this year -- *drum roll please* -- 'We Are All Superstars'

 

Pass the word on and get registered!

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Community Calendar Spotlight: Out for the Oscars Red Carpet Gayla

Sunday, February 26th 6-11pm

A Benefit for Outright Vermont

Tickets: http://oscarsgayla12.eventbrite.com/. It's the gay super bowl! Watch the live telecast on the big screen at Red Square with Outright Vermont. We'll provide light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, games, prizes and endless popcorn! Arrive at 6 p.m. and have your picture taken on the red carpet! The awards show begins at 8:30. Last year's event drew 70+ supporters dressed to the nines... 

Who are you wearing?
It’s time to strut your stuff: sequins, bow ties, fedoras, feathers and… denim? Prizes will be awarded for best dressed guests and those in movie-themed costumes. Buy your ticket before Oscar Day and get a free Benefit Ballot (details below). Don't delay. All tickets at the door are $15/person and do not include a Benefit Ballot :( 

NOTE: This is a 21+ event.

Can't make it? Play the Benefit Ballot Game!
Submit your picks for the Benefit Ballot ($10) before noon on Oscar Night (Saturday, February 26) and be eligible for a fabulous movie-themed prize package including passes to several local cinemas, gift cards, movie rentals, yummy snacks and more!http://bit.ly/oscarballot12

For more info: http://outrightvt.org/oscars

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.

 

Outright Vermont Seeks Volunteers in Montpelier and Rutland!

 

Outright Vermont is in need of Friday Night Group facilitator volunteers!

 

Friday Night Group is Outright Vermont's signature social and support group. FNG provides youth with the opportunity to share their stories, get advice from their peers, connect with other queer youth in the area, and enjoy a hot meal. Outright offers FNG in 4 locations across the state: Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, and St. Albans.

We are currently looking for positive adults who identify as members of the queer community who can help facilitate our weekly groups in the Rutland and Montpelier/Barre regions of the state.  

 

For more details, please email Morganne at morganne@outrightvt.org or visit www.outrightvt.org

 

Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th at the BLOCK GALLERY

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