31 20 644 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/26fb3854d4f05509292cdbac98ede2b7.pdf c757a59e4381507d916f0dfab1338b21 PDF Text Text [ eporter January OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Volume 10 Number 1 1990 Meet Your 1990 TOHR Board! President: Doug Hartson 1st Vice-President: Charlie Peterson 2nd Vice-President: Roy Lane Treasurer: Dwight Kealiher Secretary: Jeff Mason Fundraising Coordinator: Owen Thomas Public Affairs Director: Brett Phillips Activities Director: John Southard The outgoing 1989 TOHR board wishes to thank all those who worked so hard with us the past year, and we look forward to a biggerand better TOHR in 1990! "Kids on the Block" to Visit in January Local volunteers from an organization that uses puppets to teach kids about social issues will visit TOHR in January. "Kids on the Block Inc.," headquartered in Washington, D.C., began 13 years ago instilling positive attitudes in young people toward the disabled. Through an entertaining puppet show, volunteers now teach kids positive attitudes about people with AIDS. The show has been presented in the Tulsa Public Schools system and at various community groups in the area. January’s general membership meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in Aaronson Auditorium of the downtown Central Library. A short business meeting will precede the program. �Local I 1989 HELPLINE January through STATISTICS November Total calls AIDS/Health Information .............. 71 Bar/Bookstore We Want You !! The Helpline is in need of volunteers!! Personal obligations and relocations have cut the Helpline staff down to the bone, a.ccording to coordinator Anna Dodwell. The Helpline is a great way to volunteer to help the community without giving up all your free time! Shifts are two hours long (8 p.m. to 10 p.m.) once or twice a month. The Helpline is a vital service of TOHR and a community effort well worth supporting. Volunteers refer callers to legal and counseling services, as well as answer questions about bars, AIDS information and community events. If you can help, please call the Helpline at 743-GAYS (743-4297) between 8 and 10 p.m. or any other time and leave a name and number on the machine. You’ll be glad you did! Information ....... 222 Counseling ............................................ 67 Hang ups .............................................. 208 Legal Information ............................. 29 Miscellaneous Information ........ 112 Sexuality Information .................... 54 TOHR Information .............................. 86 743-4297 8 p,m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week Page 2 t(~ �Local Slide Into at The Ice! ] January 1990 Friendraiser - BRIDGE!!! ~’J ,..’,’.~ ,~,’.~ ,~.~ -"-,’.-~, As temperatures drop, what better time to get together with old and new friends for an an evening of ice skating? And what better place to have it than inside! The 1990 Board invites everybody to slide into the new year with TOHR! An ice skating Friendraiser is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16, at The Ice in the downtown Williams Forum. Start practicing your figure eights. More information on the event will be available at January’s general membership meeting, or by calling Doug at 743-2748. Don’t forget the series of Bridge lessons beginning Sunday, January 7, at 3 p.m. The location for this first session will be at the TOHR Resource Center. Introductory techniques for Rubber Bridge will be the focus of these fun, informal afternoon get-togethers. Interested persons can contact the instructor James at 592-0259 or Charlie at 743-1123. Also, a sign-up sheet will be available at the January general membership meeting. These lessons are sponsored by TOHR and are open to anyone who wants to learn the game. What’s more fun on a cold winter afternoon than a stimulating game of cards? So come on out you Spades players. Bring your favorite snack and join us on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 7th. Dignity/Integrity Planning Road Trip to Dallas Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa, Inc., is looking into the possibility of taking a trip .to Dallas soon. Interest was expressed by several members in such a trip, which is being tentatively set for February! If you have suggestions for the trip, call Chuck at 234-0315. D/I’s next meeting will be 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church. In May, D/I will be heading down to San Antonio for the Dignity Region VII Spring Regional meeting. For more information about D/I, call 234-0315. Page 3 FREE Anonymous AIDS/HIV Antibody Testing & Counseling Test nos. used for privacy. Ist & 3rd Thursday ¯ 7-9 p.m. Z345 SW Blvd., Osteopathic Clink For Info. Call AIDS Suppod Program 749-8277 ¯ 8-10 p.m. 743-4297 3onsored by AIDS Support Program. Inc and Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights �Local 100-Plus Join Festivities at Christmas Party! The halls were decked with holly, and the smells of baked turkey, ham and trimmings greeted TOHR members and supporters at the 1989 TOHR Christmas Banquet. Well over 100 people turned out to ring in the holiday season with us this year at All Souls Unitarian Church and to share in a great dinner of holiday meats, wine, breads and desserts. As partygoers arrived, entertainment was provided by the Green Country Cloggers and musical duo Deb Roberts and Linda Stevens. Jimmy Hoose tickled the ivories during the dinner hour, and Michael Silva serenaded the crowd with Christmas carols, which: everyone sang along with at the end of the evening. During the awards presentation, more than 200 (!) volunteers and supporters were in recognized for thier tireless efforts of 1989 for the community. Certificates Outstanding Service were passed out, as were some special awards. Vicki Bellmeyer was named Volunteer of the Year for her continuous behindthe-scenes help with the newsletter, the Jimmy Hoose and Michael Silva Photo courtesy Tulsa Week Magazine Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament and other events. Owen Thomas was also honored as a Volunteer of the Year for tireless efforts. his Joe and Nancy MacDonald were awarded the President’s Award, a new honor this year, recognizing outstanding service in bridging the gap between the straight and gay communities. The MacDonalds are founders of Tulsa’s chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. The awards and certificates are one small way TOHR can say THANK YOU. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!! MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: __ $20.00 Regular Member __ $10.00 Limited Income/Student $100.00 Sustaining Membership __ $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership __ I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Address Name City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK. 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 4 to~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1c077b0ed0cc86e0b18bbcaae773cbf3.pdf 0c1fdfb379e091a6f23fea45e97c7ec8 PDF Text Text OFFICIAL PUBUCATtOH OF TULSA OK~HOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS March 1990 Volume 10 Number 3 Experience Weekend arch The membership of TOHR is due %r a ~enuine treat at the monthly meeting on March 6~ at 6:Z0 p.m. at the Aaronson Auditorium Library. After a Cenra! ~ brief business psycho!ogish licensed clinical wilt lovingly detail his Eichberg~. Ph. vision of The for is a Tulsa. The for all persons wantbuilding to empower themselves and truth. creator love Rob~ a gay man himself, is the and facilitator of The ence. its out the the Advocate as in the to the and gay men and lesbian women° Several Tulsans are of other The cities° Weekend in But Da!las the Strut Fe ies 1990! Dates I of notable the Dr< Eichb :r co~ssbined sure to bc e ee t e scenes very event is one of the most spoke~en ~<anser t8 has behind fortiai A £ays a~d with his o}?ed b}y a!l attend xpe~[e~ee~ o~’~ page 2 Tryouts will be held on Mach 2 a~d 3 ;st "7 pro. at Cark Rec"eatio~. Cente These Pan sow talent blab{lest TOHR evems is one of the yea° of the �Local Newsletter ~eeds The TOHR Newsletter is in need of volunteers. People are needed to write stories, do layouts, and stuff envelopes. If you have a few free hours a month and would like to help keep the gay and lesbian community informed about community happenings, speak to one of the board members at the monthly meeting. The TOHR Newlsetter is mailed to over 800 people a month to keep them up to date on events in the community. Without the newsletter, to many people TOHR does not exist.. Please help! Narch Friendraiser = Picnic A picnic and kite flying wi!l be the TOHR Friendraiser for March. The picnic will be held Sunday, March 25 at Johnson Park (61st & Riverside). Bring a picnic lunch and a kite and meet us by the baseball diamond, at 2:00 p.m. Free A D$ Testing Anonymous & Confidential A~DS/HIV Antibody Testing & Counseling 1st and 3rd Thursday Each Month 7-9 p.m. 2345 Southwest Blvd. Osteopathic Clinic Tulsa Ca~l For ~nformation, 743-4297 Page 2 8-10 p.m. Longtime TOHR member Vickie Robinson was killed in a car accident in Kansas City on February 14. Vickie served on the executive board for several terms and also received the Volunteer of the Year. We’ll miss her. Continued from page 1 Don’t miss this opportunity to find out what has made The Experience so special and life-changing to many of us. The fol!owing evening, Dr. Eichberg will offer a specia! taste of The Experience at the Doubletree Hotel, Downtown. That session is at 7:00p.m., Wednesday, March 6 and a $5 donation to cover meeting room costs will be accepted at the door. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/89968ecbda26f9c66bd8eaf8e416a1b8.pdf a34d8b45af56c4a579e57b0c8f36ae7b PDF Text Text OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS t( reporte April 1990 Volume 10 Number 4 TRAVEL AGENT.TO ADDRESS APRIL MEETING If you’re planning a vacation for ~ttie near future, put those plans on hold until after the April general membership meeting. April’s meeting will be held Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium of the downtown Central Library..~RSVP Following a short business meeting, John, of Royal Travel, will be the guest speaker. John, a native Tulsan, has been in the travel industry for six years, In addition to At the meeting, John will discuss arranging numerous gay oriented vacat-i,.6i~S;17~-~.~several destinations that would appeal to providing information on gay ./hotels, bed the gay community, including information and breakfasts and points of interest, John on the R.S.V.P. cruises. A short video on has made personal.~, tr.avels in~Iuding trips these cruises will also be shown. So, hold to several U.S. cities, Hawaii, Canada, the off on your plans and attend the TOHR April Bahamas/Caribbean Islands and Western meeting. Europe. FOLLIES REVUE’ 90... "Friends "FOLLIES REVUE’ 89", sponsored by TOHR, generated $9,950 in gross income and distributed $6,092 to Tulsa area organizations that are recognized for their work with victims of AIDS. In short-"FOLLIES REVUE’ 89" was an enormous success. It is the intention of TOHR and the Follies Revue’ Committee, that "FOLLIES REVUE’ 90" will be even more successful this year. The goal for this year is to produce net proceeds of at least $30,000. "Friends Helping Friends", the theme for the 1990 production, best sums up the principal players involved in this year’s annual fundraiser. A professional production staff has been assembled and all have donated their time and expertise to the project. Open auditions were held in Tulsa the first two weekends in March to offer a performance opportunity to any member of the community. Linda Stevens, director and co-producer of the 1990 production, said that the auditions revealed some outstanding talent in our community talent that will be in the Revue. Combining the talent that will be in the show and the countless hours of time donated by everyone involved, this is a show that no one will want to miss. It’s "Friends Helping Friends" all races set aside, all sexes set aside, all preferences set aside, all differences set aside. It’s "Friends Helping Friends". See "FOLLIES REVUE’ 90" page 2 �Local CENSUS CATEGORY ADDED Dignity/Integrity Easter Brunch Dignity/Integrity is having their annual Easter Brunch on Easter Day at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and bring their favorite covered dish. For more information on D/I, the Easter Brunch or to R.S.V.P. for the brunch, call 234Plan to attend 0315 or 834-4141. and support D/I! FOLLIES REVUE’ Because 1990 ends in a zero, it is time for the decennial count by the Census Bureau of the entire U.S. population. Unlike past national counts, the 1990 census could have an impact on issues affecting lesbians and gay men. The category "unmarried partner" has been added to the relationship section of the questionnaire for the first time. According to some sources, the new category is an attempt by the Bureau to get an accurate count of the number of heterosexual couples living together without "benefit of marriage." Although there are lesbian and gay activists on both sides of this issue--some promoting a boycott and others against one--accurate statistics gathered from the 1990 Census could provide us with an important weapon to help wage the struggle to have our relationships recognized and protected in the decade to come. Continued from page 1 "FOLLIES REVUE’ 90" will open to a patrons audience on June 14, 1990. Curtain for the evening will be at 7:00 p.m. On June 15 & 16, the performance will open at 8:00 p.m. for general admission ticket holders. General admission tickets will go on sale by May 15,. 1990 through the Performing Arts Center Box Office and several business locations within the metropolitan area. Free AIDS Testing Anonymous & Confidential AIDS/HIV Antibody Testing & Counseling 1 st and 3rd Thursday £ach Month 7-9 p.m. 2345 Southwest Blvd. Osteopathic Clinic Tulsa For more information, Call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. Page 2 to~ �Local DRESS UP THE TOHR RESOURCE CENTER As Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights begins its MESSAGE FROM THE IPRESIDENT: tenth year and we all start a new decade, my dream and goal is to make 1990 the best year ever for TOHR. I feel that the time has come for all of us to put the past behind ’us and really become an active part of this organization. Whether you or someone you know has been "burned-out," apathetic or just doesn’t know about TOHR, or doesn’t think it is for them for whatever reason, things are changing. There’s a brand new board with new programs to instigate as well as some old concepts that will be reactivated. My personal motto, and one I’d like to adopt for this organization as a whole, is one used from Rita Moreno for the auction three years ago..."We’re all in this together". This is an organization for everyone! There’s obviously strength in numbers and one of our primary goals this year is to increase our membership. Bring yourself and your friends to the monthly meetings and various functions/activities that we’ll be having in the~ upcoming. year! We also need to network with the rest of the Tulsa community. That includes not only the other gay organiztions: D/I, P/FLAG, SHANTI, and MCC, but the straight community as well. The time has come for TOHR to broaden its horizons. I want to have more friendraisers (social events), reactivate "project straighttalk," revamp the helpline and monthly newsletter, update our library projects, r~lly utilize our community resource center, have more fundraisers and have more innovative and interesting programs. In order to obtain a bigger and better TOHR, the ~obvious main ingredient is each and everyone of you! YOU are TOHR, for without you there would be no organization. I am honored and appreciate your vote of confidence in me to lead TOHR as president into the new decade. I hope and pray that you’ll join me in making Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights everything that it can be!! Let’s make a difference in We are trying to dress up the TOHR Resource Center Donations are being accepted of silk plants, pictures, anything to make it more like home. The Resource Center can also use any books, magazines, videotapes or other gay or lesbian informational materials. If you have anything you would like to donate, please bring it to the monthly meeting. Thank you. HEAD HUNTERS SALON 1990 - Participate! PAULA RAE NE Corner 31st & ~ER’,D~ (9181 President Page 3 to~ �I Local I STEVE PIETERS TO VISIT MCC Steve Pieters, of Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches AIDS Ministry, will be the guest speaker at MCC of Tulsa. On Friday, March 30, he will speak at the Holiday Inn at 1010 N Garnett and on March 31 and April 1 he will be speaking at MCC Tulsa, 1623 N Maplewood.. Steve is the field director of the AIDS ministry and has received the Elizabeth Taylor award for his work on AIDS. Steve was diagnosed in 1984 with AIDS but has survived a multitude of opportunistic infections. Today he is disease free! Come hear about spriritual strength for survival. For additional information, contact Rev. Alice Jones at 838-1715. MARDI GRAS SUCCESS FOR SHANTI With approximately 450 Tulsans in attendance at Shanti’s recent Mardi Gras fundraiser held at Tulsa University’s Allen Chapman "Great Hall", preliminary reports are that after expenses, profits have come to over $4,000. These funds will be directed to the "Storehouse of Shanti" (S.O.S.), which is a food, non-food and medical supply house for PWA’s. Shanti would like to thank all those who have made this possible. REMEMBRANCE P-FLA Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, P-Flag, meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month. The April meeting will be April 9. P-Flag is a group organized for parents and friends of lesbians and gays to help understand and accept your loved ones. Lectures are available as well as private visits with parents or friends on a one to one basis if needed. Please call the P-Flag helpline number at 749-4901 for more information. Please plan to attend the April meeting and bring a friend or parent! 1115 South 129th East Avenue (918) 437.3343 Mo~.. Fd. 7:30- 6:00 Gifts & Curiosities 5970 East 31st Tulsa, OK 74136 Page 4 Tulsa, OK 74108 ,~l. 7:30- 665-8883 RICHARD SHACKELFORD DAVID E. NICKLE t(J~P �I Local I THE QUILT COMES TO TULSA "THE SOUNDS OF CARING" The NAMES Project Memorial AIDS Quilt will be displayed at the Maxwell Convention Center in Tulsa Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, 1990. The ongoing goals of the giant Quilt are to increase community awareness of the AIDS epidimic, permit loved ones to work through their grief by making new quilt panels and to raise needed funds for local AIDS care giving organizations. Saturday, December 1 is World AIDS Day, which will help to raise awareness of the Quilt’s visit to Tulsa. Persons wishing to help with the project should contact Jack Francis, Tulsa Names Project Coordinator at, 492-7789. "The Sounds of Caring", a benefit concert for Hospice of Green Country, has been scheduled for Thursday, April 26. The concert will feature Tulsa’s Coventry Chorale under the direction of Mr. David Rollo in a performance of classical works by Georg Friedrich Handel. The program will begin at 8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 S. Cincinnati. Hospice of Green Country was organized in 1985 to ensure that quality in-home hospice care was available to terminally ill adults and children and their families, in the Tulsa Metropolitan area. The proceeds from this concert will enable Hospice of Green Country to continue offering hospice and bereavement services at no direct cost to the patient or their family members. Tickets for this benefit concert are $15 and may be purchased at one of the following locations: Novel Idea Bookstores at 51st & Harvard and 81st & Yale, or at Charles Faudree Antiques in Utica Square. Tickets may also be reserved by sending check or money order to Hospice of Green Country, 5525 E. 51st Suite 140-B, Tulsa, OK 74135. Funding for "The Sounds of Caring" was made possible, in-part, by generous contributions from Texaco, Inc., OXY USA, and Prurolator Products. For more information contact Hospice of Green Country at 627 -0326. The TOHR Board wishes everyone a Happy Easter! Randy Underwood Insurance 622-0081 Accident, Life, Health, Disability, Cancer Group, Individual, Section 125 "Get it while you’re young" Page 5 to~ �Local TOHR LOOKING FOR "PRIDEWEEK" CHAIRPERSON The TOHR Board is searching for a chairperson to network with other organizations, bars, businesses and churches in the Tulsa area to develop the widest possible support and planning for the 1990 Tulsa area Gay Pride Week. As last year, the "FOLLIES REVUE’ 90" will kick-off the Pride Week Celebration June 14, 15 and 16 with its grand production. Believing that "People support what they create", the committee will request planning assistance from throughout the community. A TOHR Board member will work with the Chairperson and committee to provide as much assistance as possible. Anyone interested in being chairperson should talk to a TOHR Board member at the next meeting. "SODA FOUNTAIN SUNDAYS"? What about some fun times on Sundays? What about everyone meeting in one of Tulsa’s parks for brunch, volleyball, cards, or debate on relevant issues within our community? Our friend and new member, Jennifer, has offered to make certain athletic equipment available and TGIFridays has volunteered to cater an inexpensive brunch. If you feel this would be a worthwhile endeavor and if you want your board of directors to pursue the ~ idea, and if you would like to be a part of the planning process, call TOHR Helpline and leave your name and phone number and we will be in touch. ~i MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: __ $10.00 Limited Income/Student $20.00 Regular Member $100.00 Sustaining Membership $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership __ I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Name Address City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 6 to~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b59f136598b7d92213bcc6425f1c5029.pdf 3f2ab1ac73abcd8ad1c0d339446ca5f3 PDF Text Text ~’~’~.~_ "-" The TOHR reporte r t~.~h l~a May Board wishes everyone safe and happy OFFICIAL PUBLICATION Memorial Day ~ Volume 10 1990 GAY & LESBIAN CIVIL LIBERTIES: A HUMAN RIGHTS AGENDA "Gay & Lesbian Civil Liberties: A Human Rights Agenda" will be the topic of the May general membership meeting. Jim Perry, chairperson of Tulsa Human Rights Commission will address May;s meeting which will be held May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium of the downtown Central Library. Jim Perry, former TOHR President, was appointed to Tulsa’s Human Rights Commission by the City Commission in 1989. He was elected to serve as chairperson of the Human Rights Commission beginning January 1, 1990. One of his personal goals is to keep the concerns of the lesbian and gay community before the mayor and new city council through the work of the Human Rights Commission. Jim will discuss the role of the Human Rights Commission in city government, the integration of gay & lesbian issues into the Human Rights agenda, and TOHR’s role in effecting, change within the general community. OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Number 5 AIDS CANDLELIGHT MEMORIALSERVICE PLANNED FOR MAY 20 Tulsa’s fourth annual Memorial Day Candlelight Service to remember those who have died of AIDS and to honor those who are living with AIDS, is being planned for Sunday, May 20. The service, which is sponsored by AIDS Coalition of Tulsa and the Interfaith AIDS Ministries (formerly Episcopal AIDS Ministry), will take place at 6 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 4045 N Cincinnati. The next planning meeting for the event is set for noon, Friday, May 11, at the United Way building, 1430 S. Boulder. Everyone who is interested in helping to plan the service is invited to attend the planning meeting. For more information call Diane at 437-7316. FOR FOLLIES REVUE ’90 UPDATE SEE PAGES 4 AND 5 �Local I MAY FRIENDRAISERS OSDH SURVEY TO BE SENT OUT IN JUNE Two Friendraisers are planned for May. The first will take place on Sunday, May 6 at Skateworld, 2136 E. 69th. We will be meeting at the skating rink at 3 p.m. and be there until 5 p.m. The second friendraiser will be Sunday, May 20 at Bell’s Amusement Park (on 21st between Yale and Harvard). We will be meeting at Bell’s at 2 p.m. Friendraisers are a good way to meet people, so mark your calendars, plan to attend and bring a friend! There will be a sign-up sheet at the May membership meeting for both friendraisers. We need to know how many are definitely planning on attending as we can get group discount rates! For more information about the friendraisers, call John at 743-4354. Enclosed with the June Reporter will be a survey for the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Marybeth Govin, with OSDH, stated that the survey was delayed in being issued so that it could be revised and updated. The survey is for gay men to find out about their knowledge, attitude and behavior as a result of AIDS. Also included with the survey will be a stamped envelope so that participants can mail it back. The survey will be completely confidential. Watch for the survey and more details in next month’s reporter. DIGNITY/INTEGRITY UPDATE Anonymous & Confidential AIDS/HIV Anitbody Testing & Counseling 1st and 3rd Thursday Each Month 7-9 p.m. 2345 Southwest Blvd. Osteopathic Clinic Tulsa For more information, Call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. Dignity/Integrity is meeting May 12th at 5:30 at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church at 5635 E. 71st. Bring your covered dish for a A prayer service will pot-luck dinner. follow. Five members of the group will be attending the regional D/I meeting May 1113 in San Antonio. For more information about D/I, call 234-0315. OOPS The phone number listed in April’s Reporter for the NAMES Project was inThe correct number is 492correct. 7787. ! i Page 2 t(~ �I Nat’l/Local J POSTCARD CAMPAIGN 1 990 BENEFIT DINNER AND AUCTION UNDERWAY IN U.S. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CONGRESS A massive postcard campaign to increase support of the Federal Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights Bill in the U.S. Congress has been launched by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF). The postcard campaign, part of NGLTF’s commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the introduction of the gay rights bill, is targeted at virtually every member of the House and Senate. NGLTF urges gays and lesbians to send postcards to their Congresspersons and Senators. The postcard campaign, which will run through June 1990, is part of an overall NGLTF gay rights bill lobbying effort, which includes letters, National Lobby Days in June, and other events. The bill, officially known as The Civil Rights Amendment Act of 1990 ($47 in the Senate and HR655 in the House), would prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation in the areas of housing, employment, credit, public accommodations and federally assisted programs. To obtain postcards and more information, write NGLTF Post Card Lobbying Campaign, 1517 U St. NW, Washington, D.C., 20009, or call (202) 332-6483. Oklahoma The Benefit Dinner and Auction is one of TOHR’s ........... ,-..,~._. major fund r a i s e r s .~~[~[tt~... every y e a r . ~.or~:~,..~:~. ..... "~~:’-." L a s t year the :2...:....,.,.. .... ,.~. ¯ . event brought in x-~,~.-.~. ;.~...:.~. -.-~.;.., ,~ o v e r $6,000 for the "~~’~’~:~’~;"" ’ o rgani zation. Although October seems far away, plans need to be made for the event. TOHR is looking for volunteers to get started planning the dinner and auction. People are needed to write celebrities for items for the auction. Local businesses also need to be contacted for gift items. Anyone interested in helping with the Benefit Dinner and Auction should talk to a TOHR board member at the next meeting. Please help make 1990 the most successful Benefit Dinner and Auction yet! (918) 583-LAFF 311 East Seventh St. Congressman Representative Mike Synar 2441 Rayburn House Washington D.C. 20515 Randy Underwood Insurance 622-0081 Representative Jim Inhofe 1017 Longworth Building Washington D.C. 20515 Senator David Boren 453 Russell Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Senator Don Nickles 713 Hart Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Page 3 Accident, Life, Health, Disability, Cancer Group, Individual, Section 125 "Get it while you’re young" �Follies Follies Revue ’90, an annual AIDS fundraiser sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, will be performed June 14-16 in Studio I, Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Second Street and Cincinnati Avenue. "Last year’s Follies was a complete sellout and I encourage everyone to buy their tickets early," said Doug Hartson, president of TOHR. "This year’s show will be bigger and even better." Last year’s Follies .raised $9,950. Net proceeds of more than $6,000 were area distributed to Tulsa agencies such AIDS service as St. Joseph’s House, operated by Catholic Charities; the AIDS Support Program, SHANTI, P-FLAG and a consortium of doctors affiliated with the University of Oklahoma medical center for medical grant proposal writing. The purpose is to help fund an AIDS treatment clinic in Tulsa. A portion of the Follies proceeds also benefitted TOHR’s education fund and provided support for the organization’s free and anonymous HIV Testing Clinic, held twice a month in Tulsa. The theme of "Follies Revue ’90" is "Friends Helping Friends." "That’s what this is all about," Hartson said. "This show represents a real Linda Stevens and Ellis Widner have returned as co-producers and co-directors of Follies. John Couey, also from last year’s staff, is stage director. "Follies Revue" is a mixture of proProfesfessional and amateur performers. sional talent who have volunteered their services are joined by persons selected from open auditions. They include dance, vocal interpretation, acting and comedy. Last year’s two-hour long show featured actors James Vance and Lisa Robertson Stefanic in a scene from Harvey Fierstein’s "Tidy Endings" as directed by Brenda Kimery; choreographer/dancer Edward Burgess, comedian Bob Odle, who recreated his evangelical parody, Rev. Love, from American Theatre Company’s "Joyce Martel" revues; the Green Country Cloggers, The Comedy ComFollies pany, which featured several TOHR members and officers, and singers Michael Silva, Linda Stevens, Paula Rae, Rebecca Ungerman and Jesse Scott. Follies cast members and TOHR also will participate in "HIV Disease/AIDS in the 1990s," the first annual statewide AIDS caregivers conference. It will be held May 18-19 on the Oklahoma State University campus at Stillwater. TOHR will provide an information booth and entertainment for the evening program will be cast members from Fo!lies. "This show is built around one be- outpouring lief," said Stevens. of love, a powerful testament that we all are in this fight against AIDS together- gay, straight, men, women and all ethnic backgrounds. No barriers apply in this struggle." A professional production staff has been assembled and all have donated their time and expertise to the project. Page 4 "AIDS is a disease that respects no gender, racial, age, sexual orientation or economic boundary." Statistics from the Oklahoma Medical Association’s AIDS Update newsletter tell the tale. In August, 1989, there were 476 cases of AIDS in Oklahoma. The publication estimates that by the end of 1991, �Follies there will be 6,000 cases in the state. Onethird, or 2,000, will be in Tulsa. The impact on the area’s health care system will be gigantic. The toll in human suffering will be immeasurable. The fight against AIDS in Tulsa has just begun. The Follies Revue ’90 committee has set a goal of $30,000 in net proceeds. Funds will be donated to ~,arious organizations who provide basic care and education in the Tulsa area. This year, the Follies committee has launched a corporate fund drive. "The corporate community’s response has been very encouraging," Stevens said. "Tulsa has a tradition of being a very generous community when it comes to helping people in need. We all must work together. The challenge we all face is enormous. No one’s life will be left untouched." As with any professional production, a lot of behind the scenes work must take place to pull off a "really good show." Follies Revue ’90 is no exception. A crew is needed to set up and tear down the lighting for the show. Now that you are hooked,. all you have to be is willing...willing to spend the entire day of Monday, June 11 setting up the lights for the show and willing to stay after the final performance on June 16 to tear down the lights. That’s not too much to ask for, is it? Please contact the Follies Revue ’90 office at 437-0201 to volunteer. Page 5 J . PERFORMANC AND T!CKETS This year "Follies" has been expanded from two nights to three. June 14 is Night. Patrons’ Curtain is at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 per person and includes a reception following the performance. Those tickets are available May 1 from TOHR board members, at TOHR meetings or by mail (money order or check) from Linda Stevens, 1403 S. 123rd East Place, Tulsa, OK 74128. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope your mail with order. For information, telephone 437-0201. Tickets for the June 15 and 16 public performances are $10 each and will go on sale May 1 at the Performing Arts Center ticket office and all Carson Attractions outlets. Curtain is at 8 p.m. t~ �t Experience I- THE EXPERIENCE SCHEDULED FOR JUNE Are you an "Excitement Seeker" or a "Home Builder"? No matter whether you’re looking for a mate or you already have a well established relationship, we all could use a boost in communication skills and relationship techniques. It does not make a difference whether you are in a male-female, male-male, or female-female relationship "relating is relating" as a therapist once said. As you learn how to handle relationship stress through honest and open communications you will be strengthening your relationships, as well as your self image and self esteem. So come join us for a self-esteem workshop about love, truth and. being powerful in life, "The Experience". "The Experience" will be conducted in Tulsa, Oklahoma June 29 through July 1, 1990 at a cost of $350 per participant. This weekend workshop is particularly suited to the needs of lesbians and gay men. "The Experience’: has been enormously helpful for those dealing with issues of self-esteem, standards and judgements, interpersonal relationships, communicating our- selves to others, and "coming out;" telling the truth about who we are. There is no secret in how to be powerful and loving; it’s in everyone of as, we just need to know how to rid ourselves of our self-impose limitations. Rob Eichberg, Ph.D. and Honey Ward are the workshop facilitators. Dr. Eichberg is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been a national leader in the gay community since the mid 1970’s. He is the co-coordinator of the annual October l lth National Coming Out Day. Ms. Ward is a certified hypnotherapist and Practitioner of Reiki. She has worked closely with Eichberg since 1979. Tulsa graduates are planning informal guest events to better explain "The Experience" now through June in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Joplin, Kansas City, Little Rock and Wichita. For enrollment or more information, contact Kevin Lockyear, Registrant, "The Experience", Tulsa, P.O. Box 2313, Tulsa, OK 74101 or phone (918) 583-5952. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: $20.00 Regular Member $10.00 Limited Income/Student $100.00 Sustaining Membership __ $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership __ I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Address Name City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 6 t~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8b4a9aa4dc2c27d95477214945e64f69.pdf b0cf4bc774cc602eac22959213c67cff PDF Text Text OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS t eporter June 1990 Volume 10 "Look to the Future" will be the subject addressed by Keith Smith,. executive director of AIDS Support Program of Oklahoma City, at the TOHR’s next membership meeting. The meeting will be held June 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium of the downtown Central Library. Number 6 In addition to ASP, Keith is on the Advisory Board for Oklahoma National Board of Directors, ACLU, is the first openly gay person appointed to State Democratic Party Affirmative Action Committee, and is the Founder of the Oklahoma Gay and the Lesbian Political Caucus. Things are looking up! ART DONATED FOR FOLLIES REVUE ’90 POSTER Nationally known and acclaimed artist P. S. Gordon has donated the art for the "Follies Revue ’90" poster. "A’s Rose" is the premiere piece in a new series of botanicals painted by Gordon. "It is my responsibility to return the good things that have been given to me," Gordon said. "The art world has been devastated by this insidious disease, which knows no artistic or gender boundaries. I’m very happy to be part of this worthwhile event." "A’s Rose" is Gordon’s tribute to Aladar A. Marberger, the man who brought Gordon’s art to New York and shaped his career. Marberger, co-director of the Fischbach Gallery, died of AIDS two years ago. The poster is being printed by Texaco. Color separations are by Unigraph. The poster’s design is by Kerry Walsh of Phillips Knight Walsh, Inc., a Tulsa graphics design firm. All have donated their services. The poster will be sold as a fundraiser for Follies. It will be available at the Follies performances and at local gal- Continued on page 5 �National I GAY AND LESBIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN ARKANSAS On June 15 the Arkansas Gay and Lesbian Task Force, in cooperation with the bia; how to get programs about sexuality in the schools; how the religious community University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Department of Family and Community Medicine, the Arkansas AIDS Foundation and the Women’s Project, will sponsor a conference entitled "One in Ten: Reaching Out to Gay and Lesbian Youth in Arkansas." The conference will be held at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham, Little Rock. The keynote speaker will be Andrew Humm, director of education, Hetrick-Martin Institute., Inc. for the Protection of Lesbian and Gay Youth, New York City. Mr. Humm is also involved in the Committee for AIDS Funding, AIDS Advisory Committee in School Health, and the Center for Population Options Project on AIDS and Adolescents, Washington, D.C. The Hetrick-Martin Institute is publicly funded to provide AIDS education to young people, straight and gay, and to youth serving professionals in education and the social services. The Institute provides training on topics such as working with lesbian and gay clients, overcoming staff and client homophobia, and how to teach adolescents about AIDS and risk reduction. The conference will open with a panel of Arkansas professionals, who will discuss the situation for gay and lesbian youth in Arkansas today, with the keynote by Mr. Humm to follow. There will be workshops on Youth and AIDS; Self-esteem and counseling issues; teaching youth about sexual orientation, homosexuality and homopho- can support gay and lesbian lY.Ou.th; and a workshop on surwvlng a gay and lesbian Arkansas childhood and adolescence. Doctor Joycelyn Elders, Director of the Arkansas Department of Health, will close the conference followed by a reception for participants. Early registration, by June 1, is $20; by June 14, $25, and at the door, $35. Continuing Education Credits are available from the American Medical Association category 11, and the State of Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. To register or for more information, call (501) 375-8525 or (501) 847-3439. Page 2 t(~ �INat’l/Local ] HATE CRIMES LAW OKLAHOMA SODOMY President George Bush, in the presence of several invited openly gay and lesbian activists, April 23, signed the Federal Hate Crimes Statistics Act at a public White House ceremony. The historic event marked the first time legislation that includes sexual orientation has ever been signed into law by a president and the first time openly gay andlesbian leaders and activists have been invited to such a White House event. The law mandates the U.S. Justice Department (DO J) to collect statistics on crimes motivated by prejudice based on race, ethnicity, religion antl sexual orientation. Bush made a speech calling for a "society blind to prejudice, a society open to all." The President explained hate crimes covered by the bill, mentioning crimes committed because of "sexual orientation," and added, "the faster we can find out about these hideous crimes, the faster we can track down the bigots who commit them." A toll-free hotline, 1-800-347HATE, was also announced by Bush. Although the hotline was not mandated by the Hate Crimes bill, Bush said, "I am also pleased to announce that today the Department of Justice has established a new tollfree phone number for reporting complaints of these hate crimes." GaY and lesbian activists were stunned to discover, upon calling the hotline, that operators would not take information on anti-gay and lesbian hate crimes. DOJ officials claimed that because sexual orientation is not included in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the department was not "mandated" to collect such information. However, following intense pressure from NGLTF and other members of the hate crimes coalition, the DOJ agreed to add sexual orientation to the hate crimes hotline and track such incidents. Sodomy law battles are being waged in several communities across the country as the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) Privacy Project announced new initiatives for repealing the anti-gay and anti-lesbian measures. Gay and lesbian activists in Oklahoma have launched the long process of changing this state’s "crime against nature" law, as the Oklahoma Recodification Committee agreed to draft a model "crimes against nature" statute that exempts consenting adult acting in private. Members of the Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus, along with NGLTF’s Sue Hyde, provided considerable information and testimony on sodomy law reform to the Recodification Committee staff at the state’s Crimes and Punishments Subcommittee meeting on sodomy repeal held in Guthrie, in late March. Activists have targeted both houses of the Oklahoma legislature, which must approve changes to the sodomy law. Page 3 EXECUTIVE BOARD HAS OPENINGS!!! The old saying, "when it rains, it pours" has "flooded" the TOHR executive board. Now don’t think that there’s trouble in paradise! The vacancies are all job related. Unfortunately, our second vice president , Roy Lane, is moving to Arkansas to teach; secretary, Jeff Mason, is now working a late shift; and public affairs director, Brent Phillips, has moved to Dallas to further his career. Anyone interested in helping TOHR for the remainder of the year as a board member can call the HELPLINE at 743-4297 or tell any current board member at the June 5th meeting. to~ �Follies IT’ MEZ ! vens and Ellis Widner, coproducers and co-directors of Follies Revue ’90, have announced the cast for the June 14-16 show at Studio I, Performing Arts ~enter, Second Street and Cincinnati Avenue. Popular Tulsa singer Pam Van Dyke will be a featured entertainer at. Follies. Van Dyke has performed at Mayfest, the River Parks amphitheater and at various Tulsa area clubs. Van Dyke, whose son died of AIDS last year, will perform with her two daughters. Another high point of "Follies" is certain to be "Within the Sacred Circle," a dramatic performance by a company of American Indian actors under the direction of Vernice Moncooyea of American Indian Theatre Company. The Fred Astaire Studios of Tulsa will present a Lambada dance routine. Also new to Follies this year are country singer Rick Hildebrandt and the folk duet Sad & Paranoid. Follies will present a special performance by children from the School of Fine Arts in Broken Arrow and the brother Page 4 and sister duet Greg and Jeannette Castle. "AIDS is touching all segments of our population, including children," Stevens said. "We are fortunate that these very talented children auditioned for us." Additional acts include the vocal groups Follies Revue Trio and Follies Revue Quartet. Returning from last .year’s cast are Paula Rae, Jesse Scott, Jimmy Hoose, Bryan Morrison, the Green Country Cloggers, the Follies Revue Dancers, actors James Vance and Brenda Kimery and the Follies Comedy Company under the direction of Bert McAulay. The technical crew also is returning form last year’s performance. John Couey is the stage director of Follies. Julie Tattershall is lighting director, Ron King is sound engineer and Sam Kimery is lighting and sound assistant. Vocal assistance and coaching has been provided by Jo Ann Atkins. The theme for this year’s Follies is "Friends Helping Friends." Proceeds from the show will benefit Tulsa area AIDS organizations and TOHR’s HIV Testing Clinic and AIDS educations programs. Three performances of "Follies" have been scheduled. June 14 is Patrons’ Night.. Admission is $20 each, which includes a party immediately following the 7 p.m. performance. Patrons’ Night tickets will be available at TOHR’s June meeting or may be purchased from any TOHR board member, from Paula Rae at Headhunters Salon or Linda Stevens at 437-0201. The patrons’ party will be catered by the Bakery on Cherry Street and TGI Friday’s. June 15 and 16 performances will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 each at the PAC box office and all Carson Attractions outlets. t~ �Follies J FOLLIES June 1 4, 15, and 1 Follies Art... Continued from page 1 1cries. There will be a limited edition of 200 signed posters. In addition, "A’s Rose" wil| be fea:tured on the cover of the Follies program, which also is being printed free of charge by Texaco. Gordon, a native of Claremore, is a watercolor realist painter. His work has been featured in exhibitions at the Philbrook Museum of Art, the M.A. Doran Gallery in Tulsa, and the McCrary Art Institute in San Antonio. His art also has been part of major national exhibitions such as "American Realism: 20th Century Drawings and Watercolors" at the San Francisco Museum of Art, "Consonace" at the Jane Haslem Gallery in Washington D.C and "Contemporary American Realists: Works on Paper" at the University of Pittsburgh, Pa. Publications that have featured Gordon’s art include "Realist Drawings and Watercolors," "20th Century American Realism" and "American Realism: 20th Century Watercolors and International Flower Painters Since 1945." Gordon is represented by the prestigious Fischbach Gallery in New York City. The latest collection of P. S. Gordon works will open at the Fischbach Gallery in late 1990. Page 5 FOLL! ME SPON Tulsa radio station KRAV 96.5 FM is a media sponsor of "Follies Revue ’90." During the past several weeks and through the run of "Follies," the adult contemporary radio station is broadcasting live 30-second promotional announcements each day. "AIDS is killing people all over the world and people right here in Tulsa," said Jeanne Nass, promotion director of KRAV. "We want to do all we can to combat this terrible disease that shows mercy to no one." KRAV air personalities Jeff Baker and Jeff Couch will emcee the two "Follies" promotional performances June 2 and June 9. The station will provide extensive promotion of those two events. Baker will be the host of the Eastland Mall preview performance from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2. Couch will be on hand for the Southroads Mall preview performance from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 9. KRAV’s involvement in "Follies" is being coordinated by Nass. t(~ �Gay Pride GAY PRIDE T-SHIRTS Gay Pride ’90 tee shirts are our most outstanding, yet. Artist renderings will be on display throughout our community. Carole Brown has created a positively appealling design that you will be proud to wear anywhere. Each year that Ms. Brown has conwibuted her artwork, numerous individuals are trampled in the rush. So this year, pre-sale orders will be taken at various bars and at our next TOHR meeting. I GAY PRIDE ’90 1 PICNIC The Gay Pride Picnic will be held June 24 in Mohawk Park at Shelter 6. Jane and Pam of TNT’s and Time N’ Time Again are planning another full afternoon of food, fun, and frolicking. This year the Tulsa Leather Club will have a turn at the mansize grill reserved for the occassion. Roy and Jimmy are working with Budweiser for our beverages. Glenn Rainey, Major Affairs, will be providing a picnic atmosphere that will contribute our most festive occassion yet. Also, competitive games for the athlete and non-athlete will be available for all to enjoy. Everyone is welcome! Page 6 to~ �Act-up ACT-UP PROTESTS BUSH’S VISIT TO OKLAHOMA ACT-UP, the AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power, presented Oklahoma with a statement of their opinion that AIDS IS BEING IGNORED. A diverse non-partisan group of people, united in anger, and dedicated to direct action to end the AIDS crisis, demonstrated on the campus of Oklahoma State University on May 4, in Stillwater. The demonstration was held to raise awareness of issues relating to AIDS. ACTUP believes that the government has failed to act swiftly enough in the face of the growing AIDS crisis. It is up to President Bush to lead the fight against AIDS, not with lip service, but with action and more money for education, medical research and treatments. "One speech in 14 months is not enough", says Stephen Hardway of Oklahoma City. This action took place in conjunction with Bush’s visit and speech during graduation exercises at OSU. ACT-UP saw this as a golden opportunity to try to make President Bush realize that what he’s doing is not enough," stated Brett Mann of Stillwater. The group expected approximately 15 people, but by the time the visitors started entering the stadium where Bush was going to speak, 25 protestors had assembled with ACT-UP from across the state. Some of the cities represented were Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Stillwater, Enid and Duncan. Members of ACT-UP wore black Tshirts with white letters denoting different types of people affected by the AIDS virus. Some shirts had "Dad", "Mom", "Son" and "Daughter" on them, while some had ethnic groups like "Black", "Hispanic" and "Asian" on them. The groups motto which is "Silence = Death," was observed when the group placed two strips of red tape over their mouths. The red tape represented the governments’ silence and red tape in keeping health care, drugs, treatments, and housing from people infected with the HIV Virus, by tying Page 7 it up in paper work for months and in some cases even years. Matthew Sharp of Oklahoma City pointed out: "The National Institute of Health has spent over $1 billion dollars in the last 10 years, and only one drug has been produced." The protestors were so eager to get their message across to the people passing by that they eventually removed the red tape from their mouths and started chanting different mottos such as: "Act Up, Fight Back, Fight AIDS!", "Health care is a lie, they sit back while thousands die" and "Health care is a right, not just for the rich and white." Two people carrying a banner which read: "BUSH HAS BLOOD ON HIS HANDS," were escorted out of the stadium by a Secret Service official, who did not arrest them. "I can’t arrest you because I’m too sympathetic to your cause," he stated, adding:"I just lost my brother to AIDS last week." Media coverage of the ACT-UP protest was minimal. One network showed the "BUSH HAS BLOOD ON HIS HANDS" banner ¯ briefly, but did not actually mention ACTUP or the protest. IIiiliili Anonymous & Confidential AIDS/HIV Antibody Testing & Counseling 1st and 3rd Thursday Each Month 7-9 p.m. 2345 Southwest Blvd. Osteopathic Clinic Tulsa For more information, Call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. t(~ �Local DIGNITY/ INTEGRITY PLANS FLOAT TRIP FOR JUNE Dignity/Integrity is planning its annual float trip for Saturday, June 9. In addition to the float trip, it will also be going to see the NSU River City Players that evening, attending mass together the next morning, and concluding the weekend with a bar-b-que and meeting. Reservations for the show need to be made by June 1. D/I is also planning on attending the Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade Sunday, June 17 in Oklahoma City. Anyone interested in either of these events or in information about D/I can call 2340315. OSDH SURVEY ENCLOSED WITH THIS MONTH’S REPORTER Enclosed with this month’s Reporter is a survey for the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Marybeth Govin, with OSDH, stated that the survey was delayed in being issued so that it could be revised and updated. The survey is for gay men to find out about their knowledge, attitudes and behavior as a result of AIDS. Since the survey is for men, any women who receive the survey should give it to one of their male friends who does not receive the Reporter. Also included with the survey will be a stamped envelope so that participants can mail it back. The survey will be completely confidential and people are asked to respond to it only once. Watch for the survey results in a later issue of the Reporter, and thank you for your help. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes[ I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: $10.00 Limited Income/Student $20.00 Regular Member $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership $100.00 Sustaining Membership __ I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Name Address City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip. I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 8 t~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/086c09f63c593518729937411582231e.pdf 74140e136cbc16773089433247e3314b PDF Text Text t( reporter July OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Volume 10 1990 Number 7 YOU’VE COME A LONG WAY BABY? This month TOHR celebrates its tenth anniversary. The group has changed a lot in the last ten years. Has the group met its aspirations in these ten years? This will be the topic of discussion at the July membership meeting, July 10. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium at the Central Library, downtown. Speaking will be three of the original board members of TOHR: Dennis Neill, HAPPY TEN’ We’re ten and proud of it!! Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is celebrating its tenth year this month and we’re going to celebrate in style. In honor of our first decade TOHR will be having a cocktail reception on Sunday, July 22 from 7p.m. until 9 p.m. at All Souls Unitarian Church, 29th and South Peo- President Mike Green, Vice-President and Bob Inglish, Treasurer. TOHR’s first secretary, Gary Durst, passed away. Each speaker will discuss TOHR’s original goals, which ones they have reached, and directions for the future. Please note that the meeting is the second Tuesday of this month rather than the first because of the Fourth of July. Y TOHR ! ria. The birthday bash will be free of charge and complete with cake and entertainment. There will also be a table set up so you can join TOHR or renew your membership for only $10. So, bring a friend and help us reflect on the past ten years and "look to the future"[ See you there!! �Editorial FOLLIES REVUE ’90 REVIEW Follies Review ’90 was great this year! The singing and dancing were wonderful. The comedy was funny. The drama was touching. There was a good variety of entertainment. I came out of the Follies feeling like something was missing though. I realized .that in the process of getting the straight community involved, we sold out. I understand the need of getting the straight community involved with the Follies and welcome their contributions. AIDS affects everyone and the more people who do something to help with the crisis, the better. The Follies is sponsored by TOHR, a human rights organization for the advancement of gay and lesbian rights. Why do we have to pretend we’re straight if there are straight people around? The production of "Under the Boardwalk" was clever, but why were all the couples male/female? It would not have been inappropriate to have had a lesbian or gay couple playing together in the sand instead of all the straight couples, I am sure people would argue that by pretending we’re straight, we would raise a lot more money for AIDS. Would less people have come if there would have been a few things in the production that suggested thai gay people had been involved? I don’t think so. People bought their tickets before the production and I can’t believe people coming to an AIDS benefit would have been so close minded that they would be offended by a little gayness. Next year the Follies committee should try to work with the straight community and the gay community to incorporate some of both our communities into the program! - Michael Page 2 L. to~ �Editorial VO.LUNTEERS DESERVE RESPECT How many times has a week-night rolled around to find you kicked back in your favorite chair, drinking a brewsky and watching your favorite sitcom? Or maybe the club scene is your "thang." But for many, their spare time is kept to a minimum because they spend so many hours doing volunteer work. And how often do we tell our volunteers how appreciated they are? Many hours were spent rehearsing songs and learning dance steps for the people in Follies. Since the performers received no money themselves, their only reward was the compliments the audience gave them after the show. But how many of us made the effort to tell one of the performers how good and how appreciated they were? Certain individuals contribute time to Shanti and spend time with people who are HIV positive. But do we take time to tell Shanti members how great their work is and what a worthwhile organization we think they are? And ~lid I mention the TOHR help-line volunteers who give up two hours in the evening to answer the help-line and help other people with their problems? Are we not taking these people for granted? After all, no one is paying them to give up their evenings. They simply do it because they care. And let us not forget those faithful individuals who go to work all day, and then spend their evenings working on the TOHR Reporter. Without their contributions, this issue of the TOHR Reporter would not be in your hands right now. While everyone is there to criticize when something is done wrong, who is there to praise a volunteer for a job well done.. So remember, the next time you are "bossing around" one of your volunteers or "bitching" because they didn’t do the job like you would have, it takes just as much time to criticize as it does to join in and help out. - Chris M. The TOHR Board wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!! 1115 South 129th East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74108 (918) 437-3343 oarding firooming RICHARD SHACKELFORD Page DAVID E. NICKLE �I TOHR JULY FRIENDRAISERS I SOUTHWEST INVITATIONAL 1 990 Our monthly Friendraiser has been scheduled for Sunday, July 15. This month we will be getting together for an afternoon of miniature golf at the new All-Star Sports Complex located between Mingo and Garnett on 61st street. We will be meeting at one p.m. and should finish by three. Admission is $4. for adults and $3. for children. A group discount rate is tentative, depending upon the number of people attending this function. A sign-up sheet will be available at the TOHR monthly meeting. Due to the loaded schedule during the month of June, the regular Friendraiser was postponed. This will be our first function since May 20. We encourage each and every one to attend, and bring a buddy or two. For further information, contact John at 7434354. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FOR JULY What a deal! It’s that time of year again when a lot of TOHR memberships come up for renewal. TOHR also hits a milestone this month. So, in celebration of our tenth birthday all memberships, new or renewal will be only ten dollars through the end of July!! Now is the perfect time to join TOHR or if you’ve let your membership expire ~et it reactivated. Get several of your friends to join with you. There’s strength in numbers so, show your pride and help support your gay and lesbian community!! Page 4 The Tenth Annual Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma over Labor Day weekend. This years tournament promises to be bigger and better than ever before. The tournament will also be in memory of one of the tournament’s hardest working heros, Vickie Robinson, who died in February. The tournament includes both women’s and men’s divisions. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winner’s, with individual trophies for members of those teams in both divisions. Trophies will also be awarded to the most valuable player in both divisions. Turkey Mountain Ballfields will be the home for the tournament this year, located at 5801 S. Union Ave. The party for the players and the awards ceremony will be held there at the park as the entire complex is reserved for the tenth annual southwest invitational. The games will begin on Saturday, September 1 and continue through Sunday the 2nd. In the event of rain, games will be held over through Monday the 3rd. Entry fees are $185 per team, teams with non-profit organizations will be allowed in at half-price. Make plans now to be a part of this annual tournament. Entry forms will be available at the July 10 TOHR meeting. Registration fees are payable on or before August 24 with cash or money orders only, after the 24th. FOLLIES ’91 ? The membership will discuss the status and future plans of the Follies at the July meeting. It’s important that we have your input on the decisions we must make concerning how TOHR will participate in this annual event in the coming years. So, please be in attendance on the tenth with your thoughts, ideas, comments, opinions and suggestions. t(~ �TOHR "MID-YEAR" MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT It’s hard to believe that this year is already half over! It’s been a busy six months with changes on the board, improvements with the helpline and newsletter, the Experience Weekend and of course, Follies Revue ’90 and Gay Pride Week! Following the pride week theme of "Look to the Future", the remainder of the year will be even better! Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights celebrates its tenth year this month. The Tulsa gay and lesbian community has come a long way in just ten years. The number of volunteer hours lovingly expended for the various projects and normal_ functioning of this organization are countless. The cohesiveness and camaraderie of this community have increased and we can all be grateful for that. All of us should take pride in TOHR and do what we can in whatever capacity to make the community a better place in which to live and interact. The latter half of the year promises to be rewarding and packed with excitement. We have the Southwest Invitational softball tournament, the benefit dinner and auction, more "friendraisers," and our annual awards and Christmas party! Let’s remember that we are all in this together and continue to participate and grow with pride!! Without each of you, there would be no TOHR. Y9~! are the lifeblood of this organization. I want to thank all of you who have given me and TOHR your support, I’m really looking forward to working with you and making the most of the next six months. I hope to see everyone at the birthday celebration on Sunday the 22nd. Rightfully President Page proud, �ACT-UP MARLBORO BOYCOTT ORGANIZED BY ACT-UP The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT-UP) has announced a boycott of Marlboro cigarettes, owned by Philip Morris because of their contributions to Sen. Jesse Helms. According to ACT-Up, the Philip Morris :~Co. is the largest corporate contributor: to Helms who is considered the Senate’s most venomous opponent of effective responses to stem the AIDS epidemic. Helms is up for reelection this year. ACT,UP/DC intends to make Philip Morris feel tlae collective economic power of Gays, Lesbians, and their supporters by boycotting Marlboro cigarettes until Philip Morris agrees to the following demands: 1. Cease all corporate donations to Helms.2. Renounce its past support of Helms. 3. Meet with ACT-UP/DC representatives to °discuss Philip Morris’ corporate responsibility to the Gay and Lesbian community and to people with AIDS. Helms has had 29 opportunities since 1986 to vote on issues that directly affect Lesbians and Gay men, and people with AIDS. He has voted against Gays each time. Due to his pathological obsession with the private lives of American citizens, Helms has, time and time again, aggressively hindered the passage of legislation intended to save lives through AIDS education and prevention. Contacted at Philip Morris’ corporate headquarters and its DC lobbying office, requesting a meeting to discuss their con- cerns, Philip Morris officials denied the request for a meeting and indicated it was impossible to consider the group’s demands. ACT-UP REMEMBERS THOSE WHO HAVE DIED OF AIDS Members of STAT! ACT-UP/OKC took to the streets on Memorial Day (May 28) to make sure that Oklahomans remembered those who have died from AIDS. The action consisted of three parts. First, members posted signs on all major highways leading in to Oklahoma City. The signs read: ACTUP, FIGHT BACK, FIGHT AIDS; SILENCE=DEATH; ACTION=LIFE; and FIGHT AIDS NOT PEOPLE WITH AIDS. Second, members created two mock cemeteries with large signs which read: REMEMBER 400 OKLAHOMA AIDS DEATHS. Third, members wearing black and white and with skull makeup on their faces stationed themselves at busy intersections across the metro area throughout the day holding signs reminding Oklahomans that the AIDS crisis is not over. The actions drew coverage on one local TV station and the Oklahoma Gazzette Newspaper. Motorists were also receptive for the most part with many people offering encouragements. Those who took part in the action were pleased with the outcome. TIME A F’ £R TIg (E Antiques and Collectibl~s Anonymous & Confidential AIDS/HIV Antibody Testing 8, Counseling 1st and 3rd Thursday Each Month 7-9 p.m. 2345 Southwest Blvd. Osteopathic Clinic Tulsa For more information call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. Page 6 3 742 So. Peoria 2’42.6952 Janie P~ceves Apprn~als and Estimates Tue..Sat. 10.5 or By Appointment Tammy Prater Rcfi’nishing and Restoration t~ �I Local/Nat’lI FAMILY OF FAITH MCC Many of you may not know that Broken Arrow now has its very own Metropolitan Community Church[ Family of Faith MCC was established in September, 1989 with Reverend Pare Crocker at the helm. They arc located on the corner of Ash and Detroit one block north of Main. For further information call 258-0130. More to come later. MCC TULSA SPONSORS FIREWORKS STAND Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Tulsa will be sponsoring it’s fourth annual fireworks stand. Located at Yale and Dawson, the stand will remain open days through 11:00 p.m., until midnight beginning the first through the fourth, and until noon on the fifth. A refreshment stand will be selling hotdogs and Pepsi. Proceeds of sales go toward MCC’s building fund. MCC Tulsa will be hosting Spiritual Renewal, four special services beginning Friday evening July 20 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday evening July 21 at 7:00 p.m., Sunday morning July 22, at 11:00 a.m., and Sunday evening again at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker, Pastor Terri DeMarco of MCC of the Ozarks in Fayetteville will preside. Page 7 TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES INNOVATIVE 900 LINE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) has announced a new 900 number to increase membership and make the voices of more gay men and lesbians count in the national struggle for civil rights. By calling 12900-230-4321, extension 52514, callers can receive a free threemonth NGLTF membership. Callers are invited to join the Task Force by Urvashi Vaid, NGLTF executive director. Members receive newsletters, action alerts, special publications and invitations. Usual annual membership costs $35. The five-minute call costs $4.50 ($1.50 for the first minute, 75 cents each additional minute). Proceeds benefit NGLTF. "The 900 lines have been extremely successful and popular, and now we’d like to use them as an innovative way to in~ crease membership and gay and lesbian visibility," said Jaime Grant, NGLTF development director. NGLTF is the oldest and preeminent national political organization that lobbies, educates, mobilizes and demonstrates for gay and lesbian civil rights and responsible federal AIDS policy. Currently, NGLTF has about 17,000 members and supporters nationwide. P-FLAG As always, P-FLAG will be meeting the second Monday of this month, July 9, 1990, 7:00 p.m. Topics for the July meeting will be a Care and Share Session. .For more details call 749-4901. Be there for fun, support and companionship! �] National ~ HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES AIDS AND HOMELESSNESS BILL The House of Representative’s full Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs approved on June 13 a key bill addressing AIDS homelessness after defeating an attempt to delete funds targeted for housing people with AIDS (PWA). The Amendment was opposed by the National Organizations Responding to AIDS’ (NORA) Housing Task Force, which is co-chaired by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Gay &Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF). The Housing and Community Development Act, HR 1180, includes provisions for responding to the growing problem of AIDS and homelessness and would authorize $150 million annually to expand housing options for PWAs. The bill is a legislative priority for NGLTF and the NORA coalition. The amendment, offered by Representative Marge Roukema (R-NJ), would have gutted the AIDS portion of the bill, or Title VIII. Th~ Roukema rider would have cut funds authorized for AIDS housing by more than half and delete several key AIDS home- prevention projects. "This bill is the first to recognize the unique, housing need for people living with AIDS," said Peri Jude Radecic, NGLTF legislative director. "The Roukema amendment would have kept PWAs on the streets and on waiting lists. PWAs cannot depend on a housing system already overburdened with a long waiting list to meet their urgent needs." Radecic credits cosponsors Jim McDermott (D-WA), Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Charles Schumer (D-NY) with moving the bill through committee and providing Congressional leadership and advocacy, in particular on the AIDS portion. Radecic also credited the key lobbying efforts of National Coalition for the Homeless project director Ginny Shubert. The Roukema amendment was defeated by 31 to 18. The bill now moves to the floor of the House. Gay men, lesbians and people with AIDS are urged to write or call their Congresspersons and ask them to support the bill. less MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: ~ular Member $10"00 Limited Int Special for July!! Only $10!! )Sustaining Membership ........ $35.00 Organil I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. ~ I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Name Address City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page S t~P � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/eb7e4984dedb5944d8ae116af123d401.pdf bcc4c7aca3b01daf70b5221ae5c2c7c3 PDF Text Text OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS t eporter August Volume 10 1990 Number 8 HOMOPHOBIA IN AMERICA: A SOCIOLOGISTS VIEWPOINT What is the status of homophobia as a cultural and sociological phenomenon in America? Are we gradually changing people’s perceptions of our gay/ lesbian citizens for the better? What effect is "outing" having on our struggles for acceptance and freedom? These and other fascinating questions will be addressed by sociologist Ken Kiser, OSU professor, at the regular membership meeting of T.O.H.R., Tuesday, August 7, 1990. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium at the Central Library, downtown. In addition to his teaching responsibilities at Oklahoma State, Dr. Kiser is also the associate director and organization research consultant for the Virginia Productivity Center at Virginia Polytecnic, Blacksburg, Virginia. Among his special research interests is an ongoing study of changing male and female roles in our society. Ken also is study- ing the effect of interpersonal relationships as the fabric of American society. Dr. Kiser also holds a research ¯ appointment to the Office of Educaand Improvement, tional Research Through these reWashington, D.C. search endeavors, he supports a continuum model human social, sexual, and emotional support relationships. A greater understanding of the gaybisexual-straight continuum could do much for reducing the effect of negative stereotypes on our community at large. With his warm, friendly style, Ken has offered to give us his special perspective on these issues and lead an informal discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with Dr. Kiser and participate in this stimulating discussion. FOLLIES REVUE ’90 RESULTS! SEE PAGE 5 �Editorials WHY WE NEED TO "OUT" PEOPLE Recently there has been controversy over "outing," forcing an individual to go public about his or her homosexuality. But why is there a controversy? Are these individuals so scared and embarrassed by their lifestyle that they feel the need to hide in a dark closet? Well step into the light, baby! Our community needs people with a back bone. How many times do we hear people say that they’re afraid to come-out of the closet because people will be prejudiced toward them? Perhaps the reason people are prejudiced is because they don’t realize how many of "us" there really are. If all of us became honest about our sexuality, then the straight community would realize the i~umber of gay people in the real world. People see the openly gay people that cruise public bathrooms and have never had a descent job in their life, and don’t realize how many fine, upstanding, descent gay people there are. And how many of us as teenagers were afraid to admit our sexuality to ourselves because we had no one who was openly gay that we could look up to? Our parents told us how crazy and sinful the gay community was but there was a whole other crowd of people out there we didn’t know about. They were just hiding in the closet at the time. Don’t the young people deserve gay leaders that we can look up to and admire? Young people need to learn that the gay world is not just full of pansy fags or leather dykes that make us blush as they walk down the street. There are many gay people that work as attorneys, doctors, school teachers, pilots and dentists. And there are many gay people with high standards and morals who are church workers and community volunteers. Not all of us are male nurses or female truck drivers with the moral integrity of a snake (Namely, an asp!). Now I realize gay people have the right to privacy. But don’t we have an Page 2 obligation to our gay community to standup for our own and defend ourselves? The closet is a dark and lonely place to be. If individuals aren’t willing to step forward on their own accord, then maybe we need to force them. By "outing" people, we can turn that yellow streak down their back into a back bone. - Chris M. �Editorials THE PROBLEMS OF "OUTING" IN OUR HOMOPHOBIC SOCIETY "Outing," the act of publicly declaring a closeted individual’s homosexuality, has become a hot topic within the lesbian and gay community recently. Supporters of "outing" point out that through the increased visibility of lesbians and gays, people will become more aware of our presence and more accepting of us. Through more visibility, these people state, young gays and lesbians will have positive role models: people they can look to and realize that they are not the only person in the world attracted to the same sex. I agree that as people come out of the closet we will win greater acceptance within society at large and have a good influence on young lesbians and gays, but there are several obvious reasons why "outing" will not achieve this goal, but rather hurt it. The first evident argument against "outing" is our need for a basic right to privacy. Isn’t that what we’ve been asking of the federal government for years? Don’t we want the right to love who we want, in the privacy of our own homes? By publicly "outing" someone we are taking away their right to privacy and sending out the mixed signal that we want privacy, but only sometimes. Another frightening problem with "outing" is what if we’re wrong? If someone is straight but open minded and hangs out with the gay and lesbian community, how would they feel about us if we tried to "out" them? They would probably feel alienated and very turned off of our community after this. A further problem with "outing" is that it points out to straight society some of the worst homosexuals. By "outing" bigoted lesbians and gays, the straight community will see these people and wonder why homosexuality is so bad that not only must these people keep it a big secret, but they must also fight against it. In addition, someone "outed" by force, especially one of these self-loathing homosexuals, will not make a very good role model for young gays and lesbians, but of selftheir feelings rather reinforce hate. Finally, "outing" also creates problems within our community and divides us. Who is to decide who is lesbian and gay and who is to be "outed" and not "outed"? Some people feel no one should be "outed", others believe we should only "out" the bigoted homosexuals, and still others feel we should "out" everyone. Obviously this issue is .not only causing us to fight among ourselves, it is also weakening our strength to fight homophobia and presenting our worst side to the heterosexual community. We need to realize that "outing" is not going to solve our problems and start concentrating on furthering our commuwhat’s important: nity and improving society’s views of this community. Michael L. YEAH FOR EDITORIALS! I was so excited to see some editorials in the Reporter - even better I heard and saw people reacting to them. The important thing though is to respond with your own editorial. Don’t get mad and stay mad - EXPRESS YOURSELF! And if you agree, EXPRESS that too! After all, an editorial is just one person’s opinion so let everyone know your opinion too. There’s always room for editorials. - Page 3 Beth P. t(~ �I EDITORIAL REPLY Editorials ~ not everyone would enjoy the show and not everyone did. Of the complaints I I am writing with regard to the have heard, it was the nature of those FOLLIES REVUE ’90 REVIEW in the July, complaints that surprised me. Being 1990 TOHR Reporter. I do accept and told that the show was too much of a respect the editorial opinion of Michael family show, not gay enough, too many L. I do, however, respectfully disagree religious songs etc., I found difficult to with some of his opinions, understand. I viewed it differently. I I fully understand that not every- viewed it as getting all members of the one can-give her or his time and/or Tulsa community involved--children money to every cause--I can’t. Many are included. The religious songs were not involved in other..causes that are just as chosen because they were religious important and could not become involved songs, they were chosen because they with this show. But the hundreds of were good songs that fit the performpeople who worked on this show--a show ers--performers that auditioned in audithat did raise thousands of dollars for tions that were open to everyone. And as persons with AIDS--did not "sell out". far as the show not being gay enough,. Those who did sell out were those who maybe next year we can throw in some did not get involved or attend the show men, dressed like women, pretending to for childlike reasons. --Who pretend sing (WOW! WHAT ENTERTAINMENT), add that AIDS is not a problem in our city. -- a few masculine looking women and tell Who do not get involved in anything but the men to walk with a swish using the are the first to criticize the efforts of words girlfriend, sister and Mary. Is others. --Who wouldn’t part with ten that what is meant by acting gay or being dollars to attend a fund raiser because gay enough? I hope not. ten dollars would buy them a few beers. I would suggest to those who did I found it funny that Michael L. complain but failed to get involved themthought we had to "pretend we’re selves, put your actionswhere your straight". Not one member of the cast words are next year--help out! For those was ever told to pretend to be straight, who enjoyed the show and said so--thank In the "Under the Boardwalk" number in you! - Kenneth Joslin particular, the couples were never told to pair up as male/female. We were told (Reply - There are a couple things I to act like we were on the beach having would like to point out in regards to this fun. What Michael L. interpreted as reply. First, I would like to mention that "pretending to be straight" was nothing some of points brought up in this letter more than gay and straight women and are replies to other people’s comments men having fun. If those who were gay of the Follies rather than my own. In my appeared to be straight, well, thank you. editorial, I did not say anything about It means that our sexual preference is religious songs, the addition of children secondary to who we are as humans. I this year, etc. Secondly, I did not say the suggest that Michael L. take a hard look show was bad. On the contrary, I said the at his dichotomous thinking, show was "great". This was a sincere I enjoyed working on this show and comment. I did enjoy the show, but I felt thank everyone who had anything to do the show was lacking in gay and lesbian with it’s success--the audience included, content. M.L.) Page 4 �Local FOLLIES REVUE ’90 RESULTS Follies Revue ’90 was a big success this year thanks in large part to many individuals in our community. Without these people it would not have been possible. A Special "THANK YOU" to: Follies Revue ’90 Performers and Production Staff...each and every one Frame of Mine Gallery Patrick S. Gordon Texaco Cherry St. Bakery Roy Lane Marilyn Ihloff Unigraph Tulsa Performing Arts Center & Staff Kerry Walsh KRAV FM96 The Tulsa Tribune The Tulsa World TOHR will receive 20% of the $12,000 raised as a result of the performance. These funds will help pay for the free confidential and anonymous testing for the HIV Virus at the TOHR clinic. The TOHR helpline will also benefit from the Follies helping it to continue to provide AIDS information, and referrals. The Follies funds committee will determine ,how funds raised from the production will be distributed to AIDS related services and organizations in the Tulsa community. The general membership will be informed of the funds disbursement as soon as the decision is made by the committee. Follies Revue ’90 posters are still available for $20.00. They may be purchased at the membership meeting or at other TOHR sponsored events. Page 5 GAY BOWLING LEAGUE FORMING NOW Hey Tulsa, your missing out on a lot of fun! Great times are being had with our new gay bowling league.by bowlers and spectators alike. Our summer league is almost over, but the fun will continue if you’ll join us for the winter league. Beginning in August, the winter league will be kicking off, so bowlers need to sign up NOW! Sign up as an individual or sign up as a team. Everyone is welcome. The winter league will meet at Sheridan Lanes at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoons. Cost will be approximately $7.00$8.00 per week. Anyone who is interested contact Time-N-Time may Again, at 664-8299 or T-NT’s, at 660-0856. Come join the fun. We hope to see you there!!! The TOHR Reporter Staff would like to thank everyone for their hard work in making Follies Revue ’90 a big success! t~ �IAIDS UpdateI LESBIAN AIDS UPDATE There are 260 cases of lesbians and bisexual women with AIDS throughout the United States. CASES 73 114 70 1 1 1 RACIAL DISTRIBUTIQN White African American Latino Asian Native American Unknown 260 95 7 6 3 WOMEN WITH wOMEN IV Drug Users Blood Transfusion Sex with someone at risk Unknown 111 106 7 28 8 BI-$EXUAL ~QNTA~T$ IV Drug Users Blood Transfusions Sex with someone at risk Unknown 149 Information source: Center for Disease Control, 7/10/90, Barbara Burcham, Assistant HIV AIDS Coordinator, Indianapolis, Indiana. Anonymous & Confidential AIDS/HIV Antibody Testing & Counseling 1st and 3rd Thursday Each Month 7-9 p.m, 2345 Southwest Blvd. Osteopathic Clinic Tulsa For more information call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. Page 6 P.O. Box 765 Broken Arrow, OK 74013 (918)258-0130 Rev. Pam Crocker Pastor to~ �Features "LONGTIME COMPANION" Although it is questionable whether "Longtime Companion" will ever come to Tulsa, it still deserves attention in these "Longtime Companion" is being pages. dubbed the first mainstream movie about gay life and the AIDS crisis. The story around a group of eight gay men who centers live in New York. The movie opens in the early eighties with the New York Times" article on Kaposi’s sarcoma and the appearance of this rare disease in gay men. It then continues through the summer on 1989, following the characters through the horrors of AIDS and American society’s reaction (or lack of it) to the AIDS crisis. An encouraging thing about this movie is the storyline. Most of the AIDS madefor-TV-movies focused on either a straight person who had received the infection through a blood transfusion, or, if the infected person was gay, it focused on their family more than on them. This movie doesn’t do this. The audience is never shown, or .even thinks about, these characters parents, brothers or sisters. Rather, it focuses on the gay characters’ reaction to the crisis and how they deal with it among themselves. The actors do their job well. We can understand and feel these characters pain and suffering. One thing to point out about this movie is its focus. All of the main characters are wealthy white men. Many other groups have obviously been hit by the AIDS crisis as well. It cannot be expected, however, for a movie to cover all aspects of the AIDS crisis. This movie chooses to focus on white men in New York and it does a good job of this. When Lindsay Law, executive producer of American Playhouse, first announced his intentions to make a movie about gay men and their reaction to the AIDS crisis, he could get no financial backer nor a distributor. American Playhouse had to provide the financial backing themselves. Eventually the Samuel Goldwyn Company was convinced to distribute it. Everyone should make an effort to see this film if they are in a city where it is playing. Since the Cinema downtown closed, the chances of "Longtime Companion" coming to Tulsa is not good. If you don’t get a chance to see it at the movies, watch for it to come out on videotape. Two Places You Must See Oral Roberts Prayer Tower & Genes Bamboo Lounge NOON - 2AM DALLY 7204 E. PINE TIME AFTER TI lE Autiques aud Collectibles 3742 SO. Pcoria 742-6952 TULSA 17th & Main 584-9405 MALE DANCERS $3.00 BEER BUST NO COVER MON-FRI SUN & THUR 1PM-2AM 5-8 10 Page 7 }auie P~cevcs Appraisals Tue.-Sat. ant{ ~ t hna tes Tammy Prater 10.5 attt{ By Appointment Res tora tiou t~ �i Local P-FLAG FUN FACTS "COMMON THREADS" Did you know... -the P-FLAG hotline gets 12 calls per week? -P-FLAG mails 8 information packets per week? -there are an average of 20 people at P-FLAG meetings? -that P-FLAG now has Oklahoma brochures? Now that you know how busy P-Flag is, come and join the excitement!! This month’s meeting is Monday, August 13, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. featuring "Homosexuality and Religion." For more information call 749-4901. ATTENTION PARENTS You. are invited to join Jeff Lunsford at Sterlings on August the 15th at 8:00 p. m. for a free showing of the highly acclaimed film "Common Threads", voted BEST DOCUMENTARY OF 1989. Complimentary hors d’oeuvre’s will be served, so plan to attend. For more information call Jeff at 747-1367. DIGNITY/INTEGRITY Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa will not meet during the month of August. We will begin meeting again on September 8, after Summer vacations are over. If you have children... If you are a gay man or a lesbian... If you want to meet other gay parents... If you are interested in a support group... Then we want you to call the P-FLAG hotline(749-4901). Let us know what you would like to see happen. We may be developing a new group! Hope to hear from you! 2114 South Memorial (918) 660-0856 T The community & myself gratefully acknowledges the support of Jane and Pam, owners of TNT’a and TIME and TIME, who have been the major contributors of the annual Pride Picnic for the past 3 years. Your are greatly appreciated. Cynthia Corbbrey Page 8 t~ �OPENING FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 ST WITH TOPS’ FANTASY PLANETARIUM FEATURING : MARK SHUBEAT In TOPS Ught ~ Sound Tower 950 Square Foot Dance Aoor The New Jungle Red Shop Game ~r Pool Mezzanine AND 7th Street & Elgin In Downtown Tulsa Adjacent To Laffs Underground NO COVER Lighted Off Street Parking Open Wed. -- Sun. From 8:00 P.M. Jerry and Peggy Perigo Invite you to a NO-HOST PREVIEW lf~_.~EPTION AT TOPS-- IN TULSA Thursday Evening, August 30th, At 6:00 P.M. A 95.00 door donation will be requested to help raise the remaining funds needed to finance the showing of the Names Quilt at the Tulsa Convention Center, November 30th and December 1st. �Gay This years Pride ’90 Picnic at Mohawk Park June 24 was indeed a successful ¯ celebration of our gay and lesbian lifestyles and of our spirit of people working together. The day’s activities began with Jackie and Kelly placing pink triangle road markers, created by Major Affairs. The TNT and Time & Time trucks, led by owners Jan and Pare, arrived loaded to the max with their donation of food and pop enough for an army. And like a well oiled machine volunteers from each of our bars along with Jack Francis, of the Names Project, began the set up. As the Tulsa Uniform-Leather Seek~rs Association heated the grill, tossed on the burgers and hot dogs, the Budweiser beer donated by Golden Eagle Distributing arrived. On the east side of Shelter 6 Kerry 3512 Pride I began the sound check for T.J. Zark and Friends from Austin, Texas. InfoLine, and alternative telephone information service, contributed to her transportation cost. Quake, Tool Box D.J., shook the trees with music that appealed to everyone. As even more picnic partiers arrived, Romo the Homo, TNT’s D.J., kept the crowd dancing. There was even a conga line of 50+ lead by Doug, TOHR President . Laff’s Mexican Fiesta Dinner fundraiser supplied the 700 pounds of ice, personally delivered by Lucy. Thanks O.C., James, Glen and Curtis. Tulsa Pride T-shirts were the day’s attire. There were definately more shirts than ever thanks to the efforts of Sterlings pre-order forms and displays, Bill’s nightly modeling at Tool Box, Regina’s show specials, New Age Renegades bartenders, TNT’s"~ fundraisers, Time & Time’s promotions, Laff’s and TOHR. A special thanks to Lucy for all of her volunteers efforts with Tshirt distribution. The Bamboo Lounge, south peoria tulsa, oklahoma 74105 742-2109 featuring... you-frame-it shop art & gift gallery custom framing BROOKSIDE JEWELERS No Owner: Page 10 Tena Scott Corner of 48th & Peoria, 743-5272 Excellent Line of Gold Jewelry 20% Off Authorized Seiko Watches Full Jewelry and Watch Repair Interest Lay-A-Way Visa and Mastercard WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! Welcome Melody Rountree �I Gay Pride I Tulsa’s oldest bar, volunteered to keep Pride ’90 alive throughout the year with a special request for more T-shirts after the picnic for their clientele. Mark Anderson and Toby’s arrival with the Moonwalker Air Trampoline for children 6 to 60 added a new activity to the picnic. Next year this will have to be part of our games competition for the four foot trophy donated by Kevie. Tulsa is more than a place and we are more than a bunch of queers. Our Tulsa community believes that the individual is powerful. Our private gathering of 1,000+ represented we are a growing community with increasing unity. We may not be polished politically, we may not be smooth talkers, but we are a determined community. I believe as individuals we can accomplish great things, but as people working together there are no limits to our strength. Special thanks to each and everyone for your support. Pride ’91 is destined to be bigger and better... LIQUORS Beverley Bechc:r (918) 437-6.~)5 1160 S(~llh Garnelt "lhisa, Oklalqoma 74128 To Sterlings Wednesday, August 15th This is a benefit to bring the N_~M.E.S. Guilt to Tulsa. 4812 E. 33RD Page 11 The Club of TUlsa 918-747-1367 t~ �I Local 1990 SOUTHWEST I HATE CRIMES INVITATIONAL KKK is the Southwest -10th year anniversary. __ m This year’s tournament is in memory__ __ of Vickie Robinson, who passed away__ __ this last February .Her spirit and__ The following phone number 834-4242 is being used to promote bigotry and racism. Each of us can do something about it. We can file complaints with the D.A. , David Moss at 584-0440 and by calling the HATE CRIME’S line at 1-800347-HATE. By uniting in this effort, we can directly contribute to the eradication of this latest attack of bigotry, hate, and ignorance. This __ Invitational’s __ leadership provided the foundation__ -- that the Southwest Invitational is_ based on today. The games will begin on Satur-__ __ day September 1 and continue through__ __ Sunday September 2. They will be__ __ held at Turkey Mountian Bail Field’s__ __ (Cecil Bailes), located at 5801 South__ __ Union Ave. There will be an awards cere-__ __mony following the tournament, with_ __ trophies going to the top three teams,__ __ along .with the most valuable players__ ..in each division.. ~ II ........... MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: __ $10.00 Limited Income/Student $20.00 Regular Member $100.00 Sustaining Membership $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership I am over 18 years of a.~e. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Address Name City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 12 t~ � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1984-1993] OHR Reporter Volume 10 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/077a2965f87f35a3e185bb7071808376.pdf 8163a0552904c236d41b221928dd78db PDF Text Text Honored TOHI Oh isI as Beth Persac and ]ack Francis were both honored at TOHR~s Christmas party December 5 at Al! Souls Unitarian Church. Both were very of their awards for all the coundess hours of their time 8onerously donated to the commuthe last Beth Persac was honored with the Volunteer of the Year award. Without Beth’s in October, the Benefit Dinner and Auction probably would not have taken place, in addition to at! her time she helped with the auction, Beth served on the committee to choose the 1991 a~d also gay many hours of her time to the Aepor[er, lack Francis was o~iven the Presidential Award for al! his hard work in the Names Project here to Tulsa. Durin8 the Photo by Keith Rickman year }-ack has worked very hard to scheduIe the quitt~s visit to TuIsa and make sure that everythin$ went well whiie it was here, who went to see the knows how important it is to remensber all those that w hay lost to AIDS Yeu " To star out tie new )/ear~ the TOHR Board has decided to hold an open foum will The ]anuar) 8 at 7 pro,, in the Central downtown~ The new board would like for ~:;ver}one to art nd and s are t~eir thoufFhts and ideas fo~- TOHR in 1991 Please come In addition to Beth and lack, countless oth r ~olu ds~r;~ w~r a!so ,-i ....... ~ awa-ds at the Christmas [o~ thei hou~s and bourn of same onerous!}’ f~iven to TOHR, We ce tainl}~ cant list th~sm were presented fo~~ people with the and so othe}" their worthwhile well pro~ects. to Beth deserved awards :~ank )~ou to aX ~our hard work and ,~ack Anothes on he other volunteers for all ~ �Editorials To the Editor, In reading your last newsletter (November ’90), I was very disappointed. It’s now obvious that Tulsa was lacking a gossip magazine. But I really didn’t expect to see TOHR put it out. I guess I was wrong. What is it with your staff? Is everyone boycott crazy? In this single issue there are five things to boycott! Sounds like someone is a little bored in life. Most of all to see you put a boycott against the Factory really upsets me. John Willis has done so much for the gay community. I can’t believe that you would say such things about his club. I also wonder if you remember back when he had the TOHR offices in his club Zippers, or when he helped to put TOHR together. I would hardly call him homophobic. I went to the Max every night A Note from the Editor Last February, I signed up to help with the TOHR Reporter. I had no idea at that time that I would end up editor. I, along with the other members of the Reporter staff, have worked hard over the last year to bring you a quality publication. I know that not everyone has agreed with the way we’ve done things. We have not avoided controversy. Although we have made some mistakes, I think that we have brought you a Publication with ¯ something of interest to everyone. We are really looking forward to working with the 1991 Executive Board. I think that the new board offers new faces, new ideas and open minds. I feel that 1991 will either make or break TOHR. All of us as members need to work together and make a real attempt to COOPERATE. Let’s all get involved during 1991 and get TOHR back on track! until the Factory opened. Not once did I ever hear such an announcement made. I generally don’t send in letters, but when I saw that article it really offended me. I think the best bet for my friends and business relations is to go on Chris M.’s level and BOYCOTT the TOHR REPORTER. -1elf E. First of a11, the Factory story was a mistake. We should have done more investigating of the information we were given. We are sorry for that. Second, if gays and lesbians want equal rights, we need to show how important we are as consumers. Boycotting is an effective tool readily available to us. We do not support boycotts because we’re bored, but because people need to be aware of the corporations and individuals that are enemies of the gay and lesbian community. M.L. �Editorials HOMOSEXUALS ANONYMOUS’ HIDING FROM" THE TRUTH There are many self-help organizations in Tulsa that are very worthy of our support. Whether it’s Alcoholics Anonymous, seminars to quit smoking or drug rehabilitation Centers, all concentrate on helping people quit bad habits. But when I read a pamphlet about Homosexuals Anonymous, I was more than a little, shall we say, M-A-D!!! The pamphlet indicated that anyone who is gay must be living a miserable life and told of a 14 step plan to over-come homosexual desires. Step 3 talks about the "purpose of our suffering" and that "our failed lives are under God’s control." EXCUSE-ME!!! I don’t believe I’m suffering :from anything excePt a pain in the butt from narrow-minded people. And as far as a failed life, mine has never been more together since I :came out of the closet. ~ Step 6 says that "As mankind~ we are part of God’s heterosexual creation." Wake up and smell the Georgio. I knew that I.was gay when I had a crush on the red-l~eaded boy who sat next to me in first grade, i’ve .been gay all my life. I was BORN gay and I’l! DIE gay, no matter how much I deny it to :myself or others~ (Something which I no longer do). We wer.en’t all put on this earth to be breeders. Some of us couldn’t have children even if we were straight. Repopulating is not my purpose in Step 9 is admitting to God ,"the exact nature of our wrongs." Itrs no-.more vcroag tobe born gay than it is to be born blgck,,vchite, mMe, female, blond,-or even straight ifor that matter. There’s not a choice. We accept ourselves for who we are. Step 14 is "having had.a-spiritual awakening, we try to carry this message to people in homosexuality." I’d feel very sorry for the poor stupid fool who tried to convert me. Not only would he realize what a bitch I am, but he’d also get Chris’ 14 step program for accepting yourself for WHO YOUARE!! Also I might add that H.A. believes that people are only gay because of the "broken-world we live in." If this is true, then why did I .realiZe I.~was gay long before I had experienced anything bad in life? In addition, there have been people all through-out history who .have been gay. It also describes the homosexual stereotype-absent father, over-bearing mother, and molestation as a child. None of these factors even remotely describe my childhood. And included in the pamphlet is the story of a man who thought he was going insane because he dreamed of men. Insane? is it called insane when straight men dream about women? Of course not. Horny, maybe. But not insane. I don’t believe that H.A. consists of people who don’t want to be intimate with someone of the same sex. It consists of people who are so concerned about what other people think of them, they are willing to alter their lifestyle to fit o~her’s perception of right and wrong. Yet, H.A. members say gays are the one’s who are unhappy. I believe it’s the other way around. -Chris M. Our Community Needs You ! A new year always brings with it new hopes, dreams and resolutions. We a11 want our gay and lesbian community here in Tulsa to be more cohesive, productive and strong, but how dowe go about achieving these goals? One of the best ways is to get more involved and then to do it!~ We are a very diverse group of people who.possess a myriad of special skills and"talents. There are many volunteer groups serving our community that could use more help. Find a group that you can help out with and then. get involved. The Reporter, Helpline, Shanti, HIV Clinic, planning committees for Follies and the Benefit Dinner and Auction are just some of the groups that could use your help. So don’t just sit there, let’s get to it, give some time, there’s nothing to it. VOLUNTEER! -Keith R. These stories are editorials and are the opinion of the writers. Staff nor the TOHR Board. Replies to editorials are welcome. They are not necessarily the opinion of the Reporter �Local The Quilt- What an Experience. It was so exciting to be at the TOHR general membership meeting when Jack first mentioned bringing the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Tulsa and then to see the event happen. I did not help organize the event but did I am so volunteer throughout the weekend. thankful I had this opportunity. For years, I had read about the quilt, listened to friends’ personal stories, and seen various news clips or movies about the Quilt. I thought I was well prepared to experience the Quilt, however, walking into the Convention Center Friday morning overwhelmed me. The enormous impact was much more than I expected, and that was only the beginning. Friday night, the Native American Indians provided a most moving opening ceremony by involving the entire audience. The silence in the Convention Center indicated the reverence of everyone present. Throughout the weekend emotions remained high. Talking to friends and visitors about AIDS and loved ones who have died from AIDS while viewing the Quilt was an indescribable experience. An experience that won’t be forgotten for a longtime. Saturday culminated in the candlelight march and Sunday in an exquisite closing ceremony. The multi-cultural group involved the entire audience once again; however, this time there was much movement and chanting. The group sang songs, chanted and danced reminding us all of the somberness of the occasion, yet celebrat- .e r The Club of Tulsa 4812 E. 33rd 918-747-1367 ing our lives and the lives of those who have died from AIDS. The entire display was a phenomenal event presented without a hitch. Many people spent many hours and much money for this display. These volunteers did an excellent job and are to be highly commended. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for the experience of a lifetime, not just for me but for countless others. -Beth Persac Make Your Own Frames We Show You How ART & GIFT GALLERY CUS TOM FRAMING LARGE PRINT SELECTION 742-2109 3512 S PEORIA ~IN 8ROOKSIDE) Frame Of Mine 1338 E. 3rd Tulsa, Okla. 918-584-1308 Home of: Green Country Cloggers FREE AIDS TESTING ANONYMOUS & CONFIDENTIAL AIDS/HIV ANTIBODY TESTING & COUNSELING 1st & 3rd Thursday each month 7-9 p.m. 2345 Southwest Blvd. Osteopathic Clinic Tulsa For more information call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. �A Message from the President... The new year is finally here and I, for one, am very excited to be a part of the 1991 Board! I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you who have been, and continue to be, supportive of me. Your confidence is very appreciated and has certainly made the challenge that lies ahead seem much less frightening. As you may well know, this is all very new for me (like you couldn’t tell from my Christmas party speech), but be assured that despite my poor public speaking skills, I am dedicated to this organization and to serving this community! I hope to live up to each of your expectations. There are lots of new things in the works for this coming year. One of our main goals is to increase membership. For those of you who used to be involved, we would like to see you come back and support this organization. For those of you who have never gotten involved, we would like you to become interested. This is an organization for us, the Gay and Lesbian community of Tulsa. There is strength in numbers so if we want to make a difference, we have to participate. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at our meetings. If you have any suggestions, please come and share them with us. We are here to serve you and you can help us do a better job if we know how you feel. Let’s have a good time and a great year! Janie TOHR-Christmas Party Held December 5 TOHR’s Christmas Party December 5 at All Souls Unitarian Church was a perfect way to begin the holiday season. Food, fun and frivolity abounded. New faces and familiar faces mixed and mingled while Rick Former and Renny Berry provided lovely holiday tunes. The highlight of the evening involved beautiful renditions from Paula Rae and Rene Potter and lively high stepping from the Green Country Cloggers.. These events were perfectly set in an enchanting atmosphere provided by Glen Raney of Major Affairs. The 1991 TOHR Board was introduced, and Janie Reeves, our new president, made a short speech. The 1990 board was thanked for all their hours of hard work. Congratulations to Beth and Jack on their well deserved awards and thank you to all the other volunteers for all your hard work this year. A million thanks to Penny Humphrey, Rene Potter and John Southard for organizing a delightful party and a special thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the Christmas party a huge success! JESSE LIVES In case you didn’t hear, Jesse Helms was reelected in November. Since we can be certain that he will continue to attack gays and lesbians, we need to continue to boycott products by companies that support him. The main targets of this boycott are Marlboro cigarettes and Miller beer. Two Places You Must See Oral Roberts Prayer Tower & Genes Bamboo Lounge NOON - 2AM DALLY 7204 E. PINE �Feature AIDS Video Now Available: RED, HOT & WHAT? There is a wonderful new album entitled Red, Hot & Blue ,that has been put together as a tribute to Cole Porter and to raise money for AIDS research and education. A wide variety of today’s musical artists have given their time and talent to this project. The result is an amazing collection of reinterpreted Cole Porter songs. Some artists chose traditional lyrical styles and music, took more progressive while others All the artists involved approaches. managed to bring something new and exciting to the songs they covered. U2’s powerful "Night & Day", Jody Watley’s bluesy "After You, Who?", Sinead O’connor’s haunting "You Do Something To Me" and The Thompson Twins’ sassy "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" are just a few of the gems in this c.ollection. This album really does have something for everyone and it is for a good cause. Red, Hot & Blue is available at a record store near you. Go buy it! -Keith R. WE CARE: A Video for Care Providers of People Affected by AIDS is now available! This 32 minute video was produced by the Women’s AIDS Video Enterprise (WAVE). WAVE was a unique "video support" group sponsored by the Brooklyn AIDS Task Force (BATF) and arts funding organizations. For six months, seven women of di~ verse backgrounds met to learn about AIDS video production. WE CARE is the group!s final project, The participants’ commitment to the project and the rewards of a collective creative vision are strengths clearly reflected in this particular videotape. WE CARE includes portraits of real people who are affected by AIDS with a sincerity which is neither trivialized nor sensationalized. In addition, the tape presents accurate and factual information juxtaposed to the pervasive myths about AIDS. The video costs $30. Checks should be made payable to Media Network. Please specify that the check is for the WE CARE video. For more information about WAVE or WE CARE, please contact Alexandra Juhasz, Project Director at 212/673-6738, Glenda Smith, BATF, at 718/596-4781, or Kimberly Everett, Distribution Assistant, at 212/722-1 162. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: $20.00 Regular Member __ $10.00 Limited Income/Student $100.00 Sustaining Membership __ $35.00Organizational/Household Membership I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Address Name City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/02b9495c0e37ad61516b81a8d9cffd2e.pdf a9489f1299f3b074c2c3358a2f843b3d PDF Text Text t eporter February 1991 MARDI GRAS BALL OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Volume 11 Number 2 HOPE CANDLELIGHT TOUR A benefit for Shanti-Tulsa, Inc. and the Storehouse of Shanti (the storehouse that provides the unique needs of HIV disabled with food and non-food items) will be held Saturday, February 2, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Homebuilders Ballroom located on 43rd street at Garnett. General admission will be $10 which includes cocktails, a costume contest, a raffle and a dance to "Fantasia." Patron tickets will be $25 and include a drawing for a trip for two to New Orleans (courtesy of Royal Travel) and a post patron party. For reservations call Shanti at 7497898 or make checks payable to ShantiTulsa, Inc. and send to P.O. Box 4318, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74159-0318. Tickets may also be purchased from many local businesses and clubs. Don’t miss out an exciting evening. Support Shanti and attend the Mardi Gras Ball. A Patron’s Party will be February 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. and a Candlelight Tou~ February 10 from 1 to 6 p.m. Residences on the 1991 tour are Charles Faudree, 2161 S. Owasso Ave.; P. S. Gordon, 225 E. 28th; Ouida Kelly& Robert Merrifield, 2411 E. 27th P1.; Francie Faudree and Dale Gillman, 2425 E. 30tln St.; Gena and Robert Franden, 2500 E. 27t1~ P1. The Patron’s Party, a progressive buffet, will be held in the last three residences, Proceeds from the Hope Candleligh! tour will benefit St. Joseph Residence (75%) and RAIN (25%). Tickets at $10 each are available in advance from Charles Faudree, 2042 Utica Square; Harry and Mrs. Jones, 1617 E. 15th; M. A. Doran Gallery, 3509 S. Peoria; and La Cuisine, 8178 S. Lewis. For more information call Dennis Neill at 743-4354. Open Forum at February Meeting Due to the ice and snow, the January meeting was cancelled. The February meeting will be held February 5 at 7 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium at the Central Library, downtown. The new board would like to discuss plans for the year ahead. Please come and share your ideas about how we can make TOHR everyone’s organization during 1991! FUN EXCITEMENT ENTERTAINMENT!!!! TOHR Follies is back! Get your acts together to razzle dazzle Tulsa. Look for more details on how you can participate in next month’s REPORTER. �Feature The Bill of Rights Tour My Friend A few weeks ago, there was an insert in the Sunday paper declaring "Stand closer to freedom than ever before. Announcing the Bill of Rights 200th Anniversary Tour." I wanted to laugh when I saw that this tour was sponsored by Philip Morris Companies Inc. How paradoxical for Philip Morris, a company that gave in excess of $200,000 to Jesse Helms, to sponsor a tour of the Bill of Rights. Jesse Helms does not believe in freedom of speech. Jesse Helms does not support AIDS education. Jesse Helms does not believe in equal rights for all people. Jesse Helms does support discrimination, especially discrimination against lesbians and gays. Jesse Helms and the Bill of Rights do not go together. In addition, any company that gave that much money to such a homophobic bigot cannot possibly believe in the Bill of RightS. I will continue to boycott all products made by Philip Morris Companies including Kraft products, Oscar Mayer, Budget Gourmet, etc. When I think about any of my money going to Jesse, I am not even tempted to buy their products. If you feel strongly about the irony of this situation, call the Bill of Rights information number at 1-800-231-7000. Michael You read my eyes With even a fleeting glance. Your knowledge runs deep, I am secure in allowing You to know more of me. The world surrounding us Is a better place looking Through the eyes of our friendship. Smiles are easy, Laughter rings true like Clear notes played on a Fine tuned instrument. Great memories are a natural Result of spending time With one another. Far more valuable than Possessions or riches. It is one of the intangibles Of Life. Those sometimes elusive Qualities we strive to obtain. Effortlessly exists for us. L. FREE AIDS TESTING ANONYMOUS & CONFIDENTIAL AIDS/HIV ANTIBODY TESTING & COUNSELING 1st & 3rd Thursday each month 7-9 p.m. 2345 Southwest Blvd. Osteopathic Clinic Tulsa For more information call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. Page 2 t~ �Local Hospice of Green Country Announces Bereavement Support Group Hospice of Green Country, Inc. announces that it will offer a six week bereavement support group for persons who have lost a loved one to AIDS, beginning Tuesday February 12, at 7:00 pm. The support group/bereavement workshop will be the first in a series of three to be offered this year, thanks to the financial support from T.O.H.R’s Follies Review ’90. Anyone who has lost a family member or a loved one to AIDS is invited to join the support group and to work on skills for coping with that loss. The group will be facilitated by Marylee Behrens, M.S., and anyone wishing to join or to get more information can call her at Hospice of Green Country; the number is 627-0326. Clinic Update Many thanks to all the volunteers at the clinic: Penny, Dennis, Marylee, David, John, Diane, Max, Sandy, Harvey and Maureen. We have outgrown our current space where testing is held the first and third Thursdays and we are looking at some options for a move. Keep your eyes open because some great things are beginning to happen in the Tulsa community concerning HIV/AIDS. We continue to have an increase in our testing and hope to start offering testing more than twice a month. We urge each of you to come get tested and bring a friend. The testing is still anonymous, as always. If you have any questions, want to volunteer or need more information call the TOHR hot line at 743-GAYS. If there is no answer, leave a message and we will get back with you as soon as possible. Ric Harrison Clinic Director Page 3 Business Listing We are compiling a list of businesses that welcome gay and lesbian patronage. If you or someone you know runs a business and would like to be part of our listing, please complete the following form and mail it to us at: TOHR Reporter P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 We will publish a compiled list in a future Thank you for your issue of the Reporter. help. Name of Business: Contact Name: Phone Number: Type of Business: Services Available: Comments: 742-2109 Of Mine �Local NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY TOHR, Thanks very much for your sponsorship in 1990. We hope to have your support in 1991 as we light a fire under gay and lesbian America. Happu Holidays, Lyn Shepodd Executive Director, NCOD P-FLAG MEETING There will be a video presentation on being gay at the next P-Flag meeting February 11 at 7 p.m. For more information call the P-Flag hotline at 749-4901. February Friendraiser TOHR Friendraisers are opportunities for meeting people and making friends. Come to the February TOHR meeting to find out where and when the February Friendraiser will be. Domestic Partners Unmarried and gay couples in long-term relationships are eligible for subsidized student housing at Stanford University. Such housing has been available to married students, and on a case by case basis to couples. The new policy was announced in October. It will allow the domestic partners of students to also have access to university libraries, athletic facilities, and they may purchase medical care at the campus health center. A long-term relationship is defined as involving couples who have "a mutual commitment similar to that of marriage...and share the necessities of life and responsibility for their common welfare." The Experience Returns to Tulsa May 3-5 are the dates for the Experience Weekend II in Tulsa according to Robert Inglish, supervisor of the local event. "The recent graduates of last year’s event decided to sponsor another workshop locally. This is the only Experience Weekend which will be conducted in the Midwest this year," Inglish stated. Other workshops will be conducted in Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Seattle and Washington D.C. The Experience Weekend, originated in 1978 by Advocate publisher David Goodstein and psychologist Rob Eichberg, has been development workshop emphasized individual needs and goals. People who have completed the Experience often report they have achieved what they need and wanted, and gained tools to integrate all aspects of their lives. It is produced on a volunteer basis by people who have completed the workshop. Last year the Experience formed a national non-profit corporation to further expand the workshop throughout the country. It is designed for both men and women, all ages (18 and over), occupations and life styles. Get Well, Alice The Pastor of MCC, Tulsa, the Rev. Alice Jones underwent surgery on January 15 to repair a shattered arm and shoulder, sustained in an automobile accident several months ago. The repair was made with a bone graft, pins, staples and a metal plate. There will be a prolonged period of convalescence. Alice will continue with her pastoral duties, as possible, and services will be held as usual. Cards .and letters can be sent to MCC Tulsa at P.O. Box 4187, Tulsa, OK 74159. �Feature PEOPLE’S Bette Midler has released her follow-up to the "Beaches" soundtrack, entitled "Some People’s Lives," and already she has another top 5 song to her credit. After winning a grammy for record of the year, what song could possibly be the follow up to "Wind Beneath My Wings"? "From A Distance", the album’s first release, topped the charts only weeks after it was released. The song, which talks about war, disease, and hunger, continues to receive constant radio play simultaneously with her second release, "Night and Day," which is sure to be another hit. Her cover of the Cole Porter song, "Miss Otis Regrets," sounds like a Bette Midler original and the acappella version of "One More Round" shows just how talented she really is. While the album lacks up tempo songs, it doesn’t lack quality. The divine Miss M takes each song and makes it hers, adding her heart and style. No one even comes close to being able to captivate an audience like Bette Midler. Hey, Roseanne Barr! Continue to make Bette Midler jokes if you must: You may have her beat in size, but when it comes to talent your small potatoes. It’s like comparing the Statue of Liberty to a bowling trophy. The TOHR Reporter Staff and the TOHR Board would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day! Gay Games IV "Unity ’94" is the theme of Gay Games IV, which will be held in New York City from June 25 - July 4, 1994; coinciding with both the 25th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City and the world’s largest Gay Pride parade. All told, 500,000 people are expected to attend the celebration. The "Voice" will be keeping our readers informed as plans progress. For our readers in the New York City area, volunteer committees are already beginning to meet. .Also, Unity ’94 memberships are now available- Yearly memberships at $25 include quarterly newsletter; Special memberships at $100 include newsletter and NY in ’94 t-shirt; and Priority memberships at $250 include the newsletter, t-shirt and priority consideration for all events. Sports at the games will include aquatics, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, croquet, cycling, darts, fencing, field hockey, figure skating, golf, gymnastics, marathon, martial arts, physique, powerlifting, race-walking, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, touch football, track/field, triathlon, volleyball, and wrestling. Page 5 to~ �National Ban on Courtroom Discrimination Against Lesbians and Gays Successful lobbying by the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association (NLGLA) caused the American Bar Association (ABA) to include a ban against discrimination based on sexual orientation in its Model Code of Judicial Conduct. The code applies to many judges throughout the country and subjects them to discipline if they violate its ethical canons. Specific protection in the code means that lesbians and gay men can expect and demand fair treatment in the judicial system. It also sends an explicit message to judges that they will be held personally accountable if they discriminate against gay people. The Code now states: "A judge shall not, in the performance of judicial duties, by word or conduct manifest bias or prejudice, including but not limited to bias or prejudice based upon race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status, and shall not permit staff court officials and others subject to the judge’s direction and control tO do so." National Lesbian Conference The idea of a national lesbian conference to develop a national lesbian agenda has been around for some years and a topic of conversation among different groups of lesbians. The decision to make this conference more than a topic of conversation was initiated by a few grassroots organizers who had worked with the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. From that beginning effort, over 1,000 lesbians have been involved in a planning process that has gone on for the past three years. The purpose is to bring together a diverse group of 5,000 inspired lesbians for workshops, plenary sessions, strategy meetings and cultural events to create a national lesbian agenda, build our grassroots structures and have fun. These events will take place all over the Atlanta community and will include dance, theater, parties, athletic events, dinners, readings, etc. The events are designed for the conference participants and will be produced by groups and individuals other than the conference, planning staff. For more information on the conference, you can call (404) 373-0000 or write P.O. Box 1999, Decatur, GA 30031. This conference is for, by and about lesbians and is open only to women. 743"5272 Jewe.~a~ ’~ Watch Repair BROOKSIDE JEWELRY 4649 So. Peoria 48th & Peoria The Club of Tulsa 4812 E. 33rd Page 6 918-747-1367 Full Line of Fine Jewelry Tena Scott, Owner Melody Rountree �National I ACLU Filing Suit In what is believed to be the first anti-gay violence case brought against employees of the U.S. Government, The American Civil Liberties Union’s Lesbian and Gay Rights Project and the New York CLU filed suit in November 1990 against three agents of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency who are accused of viciously beating two gay men. The suit, which seeks $1.5 million in damages, comes at a time when violence against lesbians and gay men has increased tremendously in New York City and across the country. The case is being brought against an agency that is an arm of the U.S. Justice Department, which was charged this year by Congress with collecting statistics on Hatemotivated crimes. The suit charges that two Manhattan residents were brutally assaulted by three DEA agents following a minor traffic incident. During the beating, the agents repeatedly called the victims "faggots" and made other derisive comments. Spe- ESSENCE SILENCES THE VOICE OF BLACK LESBIANS AND GAYS Essence magazine, probably the nations most widely read Black Women’s periodical, recently pulled a half-page ad from the Black Gay & Lesbian Leadership Forum (BGLLF). The ad featured photographs of a variety of Black lesbians & gay men and emphasized Black gay "visibility." The ad was rejected because of concern that "conservative advertisers might not approve." BGLLF founder and co-chair, Phil Wilson stated that Essence requested and accepted BGLLF’s insertion order and .check. As a result, BFLLF contracted for as design and layout and did not attempt to place their conference ad in other national Black media. "Now it’s too late for us to place the ad elsewhere even if we had the money to re-design it. Fewer Black people will get word about the world’s largest annual Black conference for Lesbians and Gays." This action is not acceptable. The BGLLF urges us to help Essence refocus on its mission and live up to its most inclusive potential by: Writing Essence - Tell them it’s homophobia that’s "Controversial"; Respond to your local media’s coverage/noncoverage of this issue; Tell others about this incident and encourage them to write Essence and their local media. cifically, the ACLU and NYCLU are charging that the agents’ unwarranted physical and verbal attacks in addition to false imprisonment and false arrest violated the couple’s Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution. "This is a particularly deplorable incident of anti-gay violence," said William B. Rubenstein, the Director of the ACLU’s national Lesbian and Gay Rights Project. "How can we expect to curb the tide of hatred in our society when our government’s own agents are contributing to it?" Norman Siegel, the Executive Director of the NYCLU, agreed that this case is important because it involves government agents. "We are drawing the line with this case," he said. "We hope to send an unequivocal message to law enforcement officials that acts of homophobia and bigotry will not be tolerated any longer." NATIONAL BLACK GAY & LESBIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE & CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL "Creating bridges to unite the l~lack community" The World’s largest annual Black conference for Lesbians & Gays will address issues vital to the Black community such as AIDS, Women’s Health strategies and leadership development. February 9- 18, 1991. For more information contact: Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum, 3924 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 5, Los Angeles, CA 90029, (213) 6665495. �Local i YES! I want someone I love to be remembered in a special way! This Valentine’s Day Dedicate a song to your loved one! Please gold-emboss the following onto a new MCC-Tulsa Hymnal: name CHOOSE ONE: __ In Living Honor of: __ In Loving Memory of: Give a special Valentine’s Day gih this year .... one which will commemorate your loved ones for yea~ to come: NAME TO BE IMPRINTED (PLEASE PRINT) A new Hymnal for MC - Tulsa’s Sanctuary Personalized with your First Name: loved-one’s name! Last Name: We are at the dose of a special project to replace all our worn books with new red Hymnals which will probably remain in use for at least 10 years. Only another 50 are needed, so order yours todayl MAIL COMPLETED FORM AND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $12.00 PAYABLE TO MCC-TULSA, P.O.BOX 4187, TULSA, OK 74159 THE COST IS ONLY 812. To make your purchase even more special, we will give you a special valentine card to send the person you have chosen to honor, along with your charitable tax deduction cerfificatel NAME AND ADRESS OF PURCHASER: (For mailing of your charitable donation certificate and special valentine card for your honoree.) Orders must be received by Feb. 10 for our special valentine offer, so fill out the attached form and mail your order todayl MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: $20.00 Regular Member __ $10.00 Limited Income/Student $100.00 Sustaining Membership __ $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Address Name City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 8 t~;~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5968f9eec281fdd94b2eed2b23e12ba3.pdf 18eeb383af9338739970d7d58af1b03d PDF Text Text reporter April 1991 Volume 11 Number 4 Politics, the Experience and Madam Butterfly TOHR’s general membership meeting on April 2 has something for everyone! The meeting place ihas changed to the auditorium on the second floor of the Helmerich Building at 12th and Trenton. The meeting is being moved so that we can have more time for the program. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a buffet dinner. No reservations are necessary and the cost will be $6. During dinner there will be an Informance. This will be thirty minutes of excerpts from Madame Butterfly. For~those not wishing to have dinner, the regular meeting will start at 7 p.m. After a brief discussion of topics of business, Honey Ward will present a fourty-five minute program on the Experience. Following a brief break, a speaker will address ways to become more "politically wise". There will be a ~’epresentative from the League of Women Voters at the meeting to register people to vote. Do you know what city councilor represents you? Do you know who your State Representative and your State Senator are? The speaker will address these topics and offer advise on how we can really make a difference. What Style of Communication Do You Use? Are you dominant, assertive, direct? Do you influence others, act impulsively, operate from your emotional side? Are you the steady type, prefering control, security and a predictable environment? Or are you cautious, conscientious, and do things "by the book?" More than likely you have a combination of these characteristics. At the March TOHR meeting, Karen Beardn shared various communication styles with those present. We learned how we can benefit from the various styles and how to get along with people of various styles. The program was informative and fun. At one point, someone walked in late and asked what’s going on? Everyone was running around, trying to find names to complete and activity. All he could see was people running around, talking fast, laughing and having a great time. During the business part of the meeting, the membership voted to buy a VCR and TV for the HIV clinic. This equipment will be available to TOHR for general use. TOHR also held an elction for a new secretary due to a conflict with his work schedule, Mark T. had to resign. Sandra P. was elected by acclimation. Among other announcements, the membership learned that TOHR’s general membership meetings will be held at the Helmrick Center of Hillcrest beginning in April. �AN EVENING OF CULTURE Let’s .Talk To The Animals Madame Butterfly comes to Tulsa in May. The Tulsa Opera wili have three performances: Saturday May 4, Thursday May 9 and Saturday May 11. Performances begin promptly at 8:00 PM. TOHR is buying a block of tickets for anyone wanting to attend. The tickets will be for Saturday the 4th, opening night. Seating is in the Mezzanine and ticket prices will range from $25 to $30. At the April meeting, Tulsa Opera will present an Informance. This will be 30 minutes of excerpts from Madame Butterfly. This promises to be quite entertaining. Tickets for the performance will be available from Tony at the next meeting. Get out your Sunday’s finest, grab your opera glasses and we’ll see you at the opera. Join us April 14, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. for the TOHR April friendraiser. Pending good weather, we will meet at the Tulsa Zoo gate for a day of fun in the sun. Bring your friends and your family for a good old fashioned day at the zoo. It will be a fun and relaxing way to meet people and socialize with old friends. Come compare yourself to the animal of your choice, but please don’t get caught imitating them! Who knows, we may be in an exhibit someday too! So be there, be counted, have a really good time and say "Loved it". -Jackie H. Official Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK (918) 743-GAYS FOLLIES FOLLIES FOLLIES Plans are underway for the Follies. The tentative date is June 10, 1991. Are your acts together yet? Be prepared for the Original Turnabout Show - It promises to be an evening full of laughter. For more information call 743-4297 between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. or attend the April 2 TOHR meeting. Page 2 74152 TOHR Board Janie Nancy Jane Sandra Kevin Beth Ric Tony Lee Newsletter President !st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Fund Raiser Coordinator Public Affairs Director Activities Director Helpline Coordinator Staff: Michael, Chris, Chuck, Mike, Scott, Kevin, Glynne, Beth, Janie t@ �PRIMADONNAS ON ICE When was the last time you got your behind wet? Well, last month around fifteen people got together to do just that. OK, get your mind out of the gutter! February’s Friendraiser was an ice skating extravaganza at The Ice in the Williams Center. On the 17th, we all gathered to skate endless circles around each other, show off our amazingly strong ankles, and make rude comments about the little 5 and 6 year olds pirouetting in the center. No one broke any body parts and we all had a really good time. The best time was watching Tony attempt to imitate the 5 and 6 year olds in the center and trying to look good for pictures. After the exhilarating skating session, most of us adjourned to Southroads Cinema to see Once Around. If you weren’t there, you missed a great time. We’ll see you at the next Friendraiser at the zoo. Volunteer of the Month TOHR is an organization that operates strictly by volunteers; therefore without volunteers, TOHR would not exist obviously! Ken Johnston suggested we have an article in the Reporter highlighting a volunteer of the month. Great idea, so .here goes. It didn’t take more than a. minute to decide who would be the first volunteer of the month for 1991. In that short time we came up with the name of a person who has worked hard.for several years. Vickie B. has put forth a great deal of time, energy and effort month after month to get these Reporters in the mail and to local businesses for distribution. Month after month, Vickie updates the mailing list, prints mailing labels, organizes the "fold and lick" sessions and delivers the Reporter to the post office. The work involved in this is much more than could be described. I’m feeling rather inadequate trying to let you know just how much Vickie does. She plays a key role in keeping the Reporter available. All of our hats are off to you Vickie you deserve a standing ovation. We greatly appreciate you and all that you do!! Attention All NonProfit Organizations: As a special promotion, we are offering free business card size ads to non-profit organization for April 1991 through September 1991. To get more information on this promotion, or to place an ad, call Chris at 224-6329. Page 3 t¢~-’~ �I Loca I Funds Raised During Tulsa Display Of The Quilt Distributed to State and Local Organizations Eleven non-profit organizations providing direct services to persons with HIV/ AIDS, recently received funds raised during the local display of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt last December. According to Jack Francis, Chairperson of the Host Committee for the Tulsa display the funds were distributed as follows: To Tulsa Non-Profit AIDS ganizations and agencies: Healthcare, Inc. Indian Health Care Resource Center Interfaith AIDS Ministries R~,IN Care Teams/Ttflsa St. Joseph residence Shanti-Tulsa, Inc. caregiving $ or- 800.00 1,000.00 200.00 200.00 500.00 300.00 To Oklahoma City Non-Profit AIDS caregiving organizations and agencies: ALMS (Anglican Love Ministry Support) AIDS Support Program, Inc. Loaves & Fishes Other Options, Inc. Saturday Noon Meal $ 100.00 400.00 100.00 300.00 100.00 Attention all Businesses: As a special promotion, we are offering reduced ad rates in the TOHR Reporter for April 1991 through September 1991. To get more information on this promotion, or to place an ad, call Chris at 224-6329. Page 4 Funds distributed totalled $4,000.00. The ongoing goals of the NAMES Project Quilt are; 1) to increase community awareness of the urgency and enormity of the AIDS pandemic; 2) to permit loved ones to work through their common grief, pain and rage by making Quilt panels; and 3) to encourage donations to local AIDS caregiving organizations. Over 10,000 people viewed the Quilt during the local November 30 to December 2, 1990 display. Clinic Update WE’RE MOVING! The testing clinic will be moving into the space leased by TACATE Resource Center starting with our May 2 clinic. Along with the move we will start having the clinic every Thursday night instead of just the first and third Thursday of each month. The Resource Center is to be located at 1601 S. Main on the fourth floor. The building is located on the Southeast corner of 16th & Main Streets. Clinic hours will still be 7-9 p.m. The clinic will continue meeting at 2345 Southwest Boulevard, Oklahoma Osteopathic Clinic, through the end of April. After our move we could use more volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at the clinic, please call 7434297. If the recorder is on please leave a message and someone will return your call promtly. So remember: if your not go" wrap it, go home and whack it. till later. God Bless! to~ �TOHR Treasures and Trash AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service The annual AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. bn May 19 at the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by Interfaith AIDS Ministries and the AIDS Coalition of Tulsa. This service is a good way to remember those who are living with AIDS as well as those we have lost to the disease. Look for more details innext month’s Reporter. TOHR will have it’s annual Spring garage sale in May. Begin bringing any donations to the April meeting and stay tuned for some great bargains! New in Town? FREE AIDS TESTING ANONYMOUS & CONFIDENTIAL AIDS/HIV ANTIBODY TESTING & COUNSELING 1st & 3rd Thursday each month 7-9 p.m. 2345 Southwest Blvd. Osteopathic Clinic Tulsa For mo.re information call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. Having Problems? Need Information? We are the TOHR Gay Information Helpline. We are here to help you make it through life a little easier. We offer a wide variety of referrals - from legal and medical to AIDS, TOHR and bar information. The Helpline is staffed by volunteers 7 days a week 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call and let’s talk! Gay/Lesbian Information Line 743-GAYS The Club of Tulsa 4812 E. 33rd Page 918-747-1367 Sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights �National National Lesbian Conference: Let’s Meet in Atlanta The National Lesbian Conference is a happening that will occur once in historyApril 24-28, 1991. Although other conferences may follow, these five days have a unique, unprecedented potential for a coming out of lesbian essence at a time in the world when our readership is desperately needed. Over the last three years, hundreds of lesbians have been touched by the creative process of organizing the NLC. Given the nature of the work, the level of individual participation has been exciting. Lesbians all over this country have been willing to look at "their stuff" - ableism, ageism, classism, racism whatever label it wears. Many lesbians have been Confused by the complexity of the process, and several have felt sacrificed to the organizational machine. To ignore that this experience has been common would be to deny how incredibly vulnerable one must be to openly confront the "-isms" in our lives and commit to change. The fact that the process has moved forward, and the Conference is actually going to happen, is testimony to the courage and tenacity of lesbian character. We have great spirit! Every womanspirit who gathers in Atlanta this spring will be special; each one developing on her own path and contributing to the collective knowledge. There are still many opportunities for pre-Conference participation - don’t hesitate to ask how you can help. The National Lesbian Conference is for all of us - please come! For more information contact: Stephanie Jo Kent, NLC, P.O. Box 1999, Decatur, GA 30301 phone (404) 373-0000. Taken from the Lesbian Connection Attention all Lesbians- The "Herland Voice" is the monthly newsletter of the organization Herland Sisters Resources and can be obtained by writing Herland Sister Resources 2312 N.W. 39th Oklahoma City, OK 73112 or by calling (405) 521-9696 This is a great newsletter and we should subscrive and support this organization. It is by lesbians, for lesbians and we in Tulsa should become more acquainted with them and get involved. holredeslgn Page 6 t@ �I InternationalI INTERNATIONAL DESK DENMARK’S GAY MARRIAGES October marked the one year anniversary of Denmark’s groundbreaking gay marriage law. Government figures show that 125 females and 575 male couples were married during the laws first year. GAY SEX LEGALIZED IN QUEENSLAND The Australian state of Queensland decriminalized gay sex in December. Parliament voted 51-31 to set the age of consent at 18 for anal sex between any two people. Other kinds of sex are legal at 16. Remote Tasmania is now the only state retaining a sodomy law, but reform is close at hand, according to the Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group. R.W. DOMINICAN GAY CLUBS SHUT DOWN France’s Gai Pied reports that all gay clubs in the Dominican Republic have been closed, with the exception of Penthouse, following a press feeding-frenzy over the Mr. Gay Dominican Republic contest at the now-defunct La Avion club. A couple of coffeehouses remain, the magazine said, but are populated by "imposing lesbians in blue jeans and young boys of completely feminine Hotline 749-4901 Parents FLAG/Tulsa Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays 5147 South Harvard Suite 203 Tulsa, OK 74135 Page 7 graces." Furthermore, the streets are not safe at night, due both to thieves and anti-gay cops. Rafles is the trendiest mixed bar. Gai Pied said that during its visit "the clientele assauged its ennui by watching cool people of New York and Paris," the magazine continued, "and one cannot help but be filled with admiration at such an expenditure of energy." R.W. SM CRACKDOWNIN LONDON A London judge has sentenced 15 men to up to four-and -one half years in prison each for engaging in consensual sadomasochistic sex in private. The trials followed raids on private homes by Scotland Yard’s Obscene Publications Squad, which seized homemade sex videos as evidence. Judge James Rant watched all the videos before sentencing and said he observed penis torture, rubbing testicles with sandpaper and genital flagellation. The men were charged with causing actual bodily harm, keeping disorderly houses, unlawful wounding and publishing obscene articles (the video tapes). Gay sex is not illegal in England, but Rant said individual liberty was not to be confused with license to commit acts society regards as "cruel." Society and the law expects people with "unacceptable urges" to keep their desires in their minds as fantasies, Rant said. Derek Cohen, spokesman for SM Gays, called the sentences "a major attack on all our civil liberties." Anyone indulging i.n a bit of slap .and tickle ought to wonder which side of the law they are on," he said. Some of the defendants plan to appeal. R.W. t@ �Politics POLITICAL NEWS LESBIAN NAMED TO NYC POST New York City Comptroller Elizabeth Holtzman has named lesbian activist Andrea Bernstein to the position of deputy press secretary, a high-level position in the Comptroller’s Office. Bernstein was promoted from the position of assistant press secretary, a position she has held since January 1990. As deputy press secretary, Bernstein is second-in-command in the comptroller’s press office and will supervise a staff of assistant press secretaries, ¯ speechwriters and a publications editor. Bernstein, a long-time activist in the lesbian and gay community, was most recently vice president of the Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats, a post she has held for several years. ality. The legislative briefing series is an integral part of the ACLU’s strategy to move beyond the Federal courts to win basic civil liberties for all Americans. Domestic partnership was chosen for the first legislative briefing because it is an issue now being considered by many cities and the ACLU believed its information could be useful in building momentum on the issue. The legislative packet series will be distributed to ACLU affiliated and their chapters around the country. Additional copies are available for $5 each from the Department of Public Education, American Civil Liberties Union, 132 West 43rd St., New York, NY 10036. ACLU DOMESTIC PARTNERS INFO To help spur state and local domestic partnership laws around the country, the American Civil Liberties Union has prepared a 14-page legislative briefing packet for use by lobbyists and activists. The packet, which includes an introduction to the concept of domestic partnership, basic questions and answers about the idea, resources for lobbyists and activists and a model ordinance, is the first in a series of legislative briefing papers that will focus on pro-active legislation in the civil liberties arena. Future legislative briefing packets will be prepared on electronic surveillance and drug testing in the workplace, family and medical leave legislation, sodomy law reform and AIDS discrimination and confidentiPage 8 Family of Faith MCC Broken Arrow P.O. Box 765 Broken Arrow 74013 (918) Ok 835-5522 to~ �Religion RELIGIOUS NEWS CATHOLIC CHURCH FINED FOR ANTI-GAY ACTIONS GAY PASTOR REFUSED CHURCH BY METHODIST BOARD The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has been ordered to pay nearly $20,000 to the gay Catholic group Dignity for violating members’ civil rights by kicking the organization out of its meeting space at Rev. Pat Albright, head to the United Methodist Church Board of Ordained Ministry, said openly gay Nashville minister James Hawk will probably not be assigned a congregation, even though he was ordained more than two years ago, according to an article in last week’s "Advocate". At the time of his ordination, Hawk told church officials that he is gay but celibate. The denomination bans noncelebate gays and lesbians from the clergy. "We’ll try to be loving and accepting" of Hawk, Albright said. But he added, "Even if we take an extremely liberal view, there’s still the question, Is there a congregation that would accept him?" the University of Newman Center. Minnesota Catholic The Minneapolis Commission of Civil Rights said the archdiocese violated the city’s gay-rights law, which, among other things, bans housing discrimination based on sexual orientation, The archdiocese must also pay a $15,000 civil fine to the city. The archdiocese plans to ~ppeal the commission’s ruling, alleging that its First Amendment right to "freedom of assembly" has been infringed. Minneapolis City Councilman Walter Dziedzic is also upset with the ruling and plans to call for a review of the city’ s anti-discrimination ordinance. The $20,000 the church must pay Dignity includes $8,500 in punitive damages, $100 in actual damages, and $10,850.38 in legal expenses. 2114 South Memorial (918) 660-0856 ESSENCE UPDATE In what appeared to be a last minute attempt to avoid legal action, the publishers of Essence magazine said they would reverse an earlier decision and allow a black gay organization to place an ad in the magazine. The reversal came barely three hours after the Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum announced that they were filing a complaint with the New York Human Rights Commission, charging that Essence refused to run a half page ad announcing the BGLLF’s fourth annual conference. Washington Page 9 Blade t~ �I Experience I How can we have peace on earth, with wars going on inside ourselves? Page 10 World peace begins with inner peace. If you’re not at peace with yourself, the idea of world peace probably seems illusive. It’s not. It begins with sharing in a common vision that we as individuals have the power to love ourselves and each other unconditionally. THE EXPERIENCE The Experience is a two and a half day workshop presented in an environment of love, harmony and understanding which allows you the opportunity to examine and let go of the inner blocks that prevent you from being an effective, loving and sharing human being. TULSA The next Experience isMay 3, 4 and 5. For more information, or to attend a guest event, or to register, call (918) 583-5952. t(~ �Local Experience Returns to Tulsa This May Honey Ward, Senior Experience Weekend facilitator, will present a program for the TOHR monthly membership meeting, Tuesday, April 2. Honey will discuss the upcoming Experience to be held in Tulsa, May 3-5. The Experience is a personal development workshop which focuses on individual needs and goals. It is produced on a volunteer basis by people who have completed the workshop. On Monday, April 8, Honey will attend a Parents Flag meeting and on Wednesday, April 3, she will conduct a mini-workshop, at the Helmerich Center, Hillcrest Medical Center, on relationships. This mini-workshop will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is open to the general public. There will be a charge of $5 per person to defray room rental expenses. Honey Ward is a certified hypnotherapist and practitioner of Reiki. She has Make Your Own Frames We Show You How ART & GIFT GALLERY CUS TOM FRAMING LARGE PRINT SELECTION 742-2109 3512 S PEORIA tin BROOKSlDEI Frame Of Mine been active in the arena of individual and community growth for several years. She frequently provides programs dealing with caregiver "burnout" in AIDS services and has been active with AIDS Project LA, Human Right Campaign Fund, MECLA and NGRA in addition to working with the Experience for over 10 years. She lives in Santa Fe where her lover Lynn Sheppold is Executive Director of National Coming Out Day. Information about the Experience can be obtained by calling (918) 583-5952 or 1800-966-3896. Dignity/Integrity Update Sunday, March 31 Dignity/Integrity will hold its traditional Easter Sunday Potluck Brunch at 1 p.m. This includes a decorated Easter egg contest and Easter egg hunt. For more information call 592-2164. Saturday, April 13th will be their monthly prayer service, business meeting and potluck dinner, 5 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church. The tenth biennial Dignity Convention will be held August 29 through September 18 in Washington D.C. The theme will be "many gifts, one spirit". For more information about D/I, call their hotline at 592-2164. BROOKSIDE JEWELERS Corner ol 481h & Peoria, 743-5272 Excellent Line ol Gold Jewelry No 20% O11 Authorized Selko Watches Full Jewelry and Watch Repair Interest Lay-A-Way Visa and Mastercsrd Welcome WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! Owner: Page 11 Tens Scott Ikllody Rountree t~i~ �Local ¯ ¯ ¯ Parents Flag April Meeting ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Parents Flag will hold their ¯ ¯ .monthly meeting at 7 p.m. April 8 at ¯¯ ¯ 4415 S Harvard Suite 100. Honey Ward ¯ ¯ ¯¯ from the Experience will be there to talk ¯ ¯ ¯ about this workshop which will be held ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ m Tulsa in May. ¯ . Parents Flag has officially ¯¯ ; adopted Whiteside Park! They invite ¯ ¯¯ everyone to come enjoy the park but ask ¯¯ ¯ you to pick up your trash. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ MCC Tulsa Newsletter MCC Tulsa has a great new newsletter! It’s full of local and national news and lots of interesting articles so if you would like to become more informed write to: "Outlook" MCC Tulsa P.O. Box 4187 Tulsa, OK 74159 Hate Crimes Law Excludes Sexual Orientation Jim Perry, chairperson of the Human Rights Commission addressed the Executive Board during its February 26 meeting. Jim stated that Tulsa’s new Hate Crimes Law does not apply to sexual orientation. Jim suggested three areas that TOHR could address: 1 hate motivated crimes, 2 discrimination against gays and lesbians in general 3 sodomy laws. The Board brainstormed about ways TOHR could play an active role in making some changes. The first service currently available is the TOHR Helpline. Helpline volunteers will begin tracking any discrimination, hate motivated crimes etc to begin gathering hard data. TOHR will also put together a survey to be mailed throughout the community to assist in gathering hard data. TOHR will keep the gay and lesbian community as well as the community at large informed about important issues and variouls incidents. During this same meeting, the Board discussed forming or helping to form a Political Action Community reviving operation "Straight Talk" and formind various Ad Hoc Committees to assist in getting TOHR back on its feet. Keep reading your Reporter for Executive Board Meeting updates. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: $20.00 Regular Member __ $10.00 Limited Income/Student $100.00 Sustaining Membership __ $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership I am over 18 years of age. ,, I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Address Name City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip. I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 12 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a0540c31cbe4a31e5c0b83dc3a293828.pdf 539b7237565c0b482311a7a2696f64be PDF Text Text reporter May 1991 Volume 11 Number 5 TOHR Members to see "Madame Butterfly" With many tissues for crying and dressed in our finest duds, many TOHR members will be going to see and hear Puccini’s famous "Madame Butterfly". May 11, 1991 promises to be an evening of great music and theatre. It’s a heartgripping tale of a turn-of-the-century -Japanese woman falling in love with a handsome American service man and her life long devotion to him. All you culture seekers that may be interested in experiencing "Madame Butterfly" can call me to reserve tickets at 836-6144. Leave a message and I’ll call you back. Tickets are $22.50 per seat and are located in the mezzanine. There are a limited number of tickets in our block and the tickets are going fast. So reserve now. We have confirmed that Tulsa Opera will perform excerpts from "Madame Butterfly" at the May membership meeting. It will be a good time to experience opera without going to the theatre. If you like it, come with us May 11. -Tony D. Bargains, .Bargains Bargains!! TOHR & MCC will hold a huge garage sale on May 18, 1991 in the parking lot of Sterlings (33rd & Yale). Check it out, you may just find that item you’ve been searching for...and at a great price! Come and support TOHR & MCC! (Rain date May 25, 1991) If you have something you’d like to donate bring it with you to MCC on Sunday or bring it to the May TOHR meeting. Other "drop-off" times: Monday, May 13, 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. and Friday, May 17, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.-at the TOHR office (Northeast corner of 41st & Harvard, just North of the Circle K). Coming June 8 to TuCCA. See the back page for more details! �TOHR I CLINIC UPDATE The TOHR free and annonymous HIV testing She is presently an M.S. candidate in and counseling clinic will be moving as of Counseling Psychology at NSU. Marylee Thursday, May 2, 1991. We will be joining has lived and traveled extensively the offices of the TACATE Resource Center. throughout the world: Western Europe, The center is located at 1601 South Main in Northern Africa and Southeast Asia, but Tulsa~-.~the~ sot~t.heast ~: corner:~-~.~f ~ 16’th~ ands- .~,~ ~he claims~ tlaa.u~the~ San"i.i~Fra~ffc~’~’co Bay Main S~eet). The clinic ~il~l ~"’held on the=~ Area fs "hon~e’;~ If Maryle~ ’eve~ invites 4th floor, suite 400. Also beginning in May you over for dinner, enthusiastically we will be doing HIV testing and counseling accept. She has mastered the cuisine of every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. several different cultures and studied at the Cordon Blue in Gay Paris. Marylee is a We will hold our April 4 and April 18 clinics very fun person and a great friend as well at our current location, 2345 Southwest as being an assett to the testing clinic. Boulevard at the Oklahoma Osteopathic If you don’t know Marylee, make an effort Clinic. These will be our last clinics at this to meet her at the next TOHR monthly site. meeting or see her at the clinic. We thank you Marylee for all your hard work For the months of January, February, and and dedication! March 75 people came to the clinic to be tested. Of those 75, 72 were white, 1 Ric Harrison person of color, 1 Hispanic person and 1 American Indian. 63 people tested were male, 12 were female, 50 were gay and 25 were in other categories. In the last three months there were 69 negative results and 6 positive results. So REMEMBER: Use your mind, w~ake up .,to_. reality; people who are dying for love today/aren’t doing it poetically,-. :Till next month, take care and GOD bless. Official Publication TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK (918) 743-GAYS 74152 TOHR Board Clinic. Volunteer r Spotlight Marylee has been volunteering at the clinic for several years. Marylee lives in Bartlesville with her sweetie of 5 years. Marylee also has a home in Tulsa so she can come to the "Big City" to work, play and see friends. Marylee has a number of degrees ranging from an M.S. in Neuropsychopharmacology to an M.A. in English. Page 2 Janie Nancy Jane Sandra Kevin Beth Rie Tony Lee Newsletter President !st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Fund Raiser Coordinator Public Affairs Director Activities Director Helpline Coordinator Staff: Michael, Chris, Chuck, Mike, Scott, Kevin, Glynne, Beth, Janie t~" �Treasurer’s Report First Quarter 1991 Beginning Balance $2,873.00 Expenses 2,941.00 Income 422.00 Balance at March 31,1991 Other 354.00 Assets: Certificate of Deposit (As of 3/16/91) 18,269.60 WE WANT YOU!!!! GPL (Gay Phone Line) in search of DGP (Dedicated Gay People). The TOHR gay Information Line is in dire need of volunteers to work one night a month from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. If you can talk on the phone, and I believe most of you can, let us train you one evening to be a a Helpline volunteer. Call 743-4297 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to get more information. NEW LOCATION FREE AIDS TESTING ANONYMOUS & CONFIDENTIAL AIDS/HIV ANTIBODY TESTING & COUNSELING Every Thursday 7-9 p.m. 1601 S. Main Suite 400 TACATE Center For more information call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. Page Executive Board Minutes March 19, 1991 Glenn Rainy, owner of Major Affairs, addressed the Executive Board during its March 19 Meeting. Glenn discussed the upcoming Parade in Oklahoma City. His thought was to have companies and organizations sponsor one letter in the phrase "HERE WE COME". This would give Tulsa good representation in the Oklahoma Gay Pride Parade. In addition to the float information, Glenn gave the Board a little history on the beginning of the Follies. Also during the meeting, Ric Harrison talked about the new location for AIDS testing and requested postage for a mailing about the new location. This cost would be under $50.00 and the Board aproved. A membership drive was discussed along with the location of the garage sale. The Executive Board meeting is held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the TOHR offices, everyone is welcome. Attention all Businesses: As a special promotion, we are offering reduced ad rates in the TOHR Reporter for April 1991 through September 1991. To get more information on this promotion, or to place an ad, call Chris at 224-6329. �l MINI-HEALTH FAIR TO BE HELD AT NEXT MEETING TOHR I 1991 PRIDE PARADE Just how healthy are you? Find out at the next TOHR meeting, Tuesday, May 7 at the Helmerich Building at 12th and Trenton (behind Hillcrest). A series of speakers from Hillcrest Lifestyle will provide information on nutrition and exercise as .well as a health assessment. Be at the mini health fair and join the fun. TOHR Reporter Deadlines The TOHR Reporter serves the Tulsa gay and lesbian community. News items as well as letters to the editor are always welcome. To ensure that your story makes it into the Reporter, we ask that it be submitted by the tenth of the month for the next month’s issue. If we receive your item after the tenth, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to get it in. Please send your stories to: TOHR Reporter P.O. Box 527729 Tulsa, OK 74152 Family MCC Broken of Faith Arrow Make Your Own Frames We Show You How ART & GIFT GALLERY CUS TOM FRAMING LARGE PRINT SELECTION P.O. Box 765 Broken Arrow 74013 (918) Ok 742-2109 3512 S 835-5522 IHUI~S TK I Page 4 PEORIA ON BROOKSIDEI Frame Of Mine �LOCAL Is It That Time Again? Notice the little date on the mailing label of this month’s Reporter? If your newsletter came with such a date please take note! It may be time to renew you TOHR membership. The date is a reminder of when Your TOHR membership expires. Please renew so TOHR can continue its many worthwhile programs in the gay and lesbian community! Your membership helps us put out this newsletter. It helps with our ongoing AIDS information campaign, the TOHR gay information line, the TOHR anonymous HIV testing and counseling program and it helps us continue to bring informative programs to our monthly membership meetings. TOHR is growing each year, THANKS TO YOU! ! CATALOG LISTS GAY BOOKS Paths Untrodden, a gay owned/operated mail order book service for literature concerning male homosexuality, has released its 199! catalog, listing hundreds of titles in an expanded subject classification that includes 83 different subject areas. Paths Untrodden specializes in hard to find~ out of print, small press and imported books. The first part of the catalog focuses on non fiction in areas such as gay anthropology, gay humor, gay relationships, and gay lifestyles. The second part consists of recent acquisitions of fiction and erotic paperback originals published from the 1960s to the present. A special tribute is given to pioneer gay bookseller Ed Drucker who for almost 20 years operated Elysian Fields Booksellers until his recent death due to complications from AIDS. The catalog, a 48 page bibliography, is available for $3.00 from Paths Untrodden, P.O. Box 459, Village Station, New York, New York 10014-1459. Page 5 Old Owners Raise the Roof With New Look Finally after many months of extensive remodeling, The Warehouse will open its doors on April 17th. Located at 1229 South Memorial Drive, club goers are in for a real treat. Mary and Jody have worked many long, hard hours into making what looks like one of the top clubs in Oklahoma. The Warehouse features a cathedral-style ceiling helping to make it a smokefree atmosphere which non-smokers and smokers will appreciate. The high ceiling also helps intensify the new sound and light system so dancers can dance the night away on the 18’ x 26’ hardwood dance floor. Worried about a place to park? Well, you won’t have to anymore, the parking lot has been enlarged as has the bar inside. The bar will serve frozen drinks as well as all the old favorites and will have weekly specials and happy hours. Darts and pool entertain club goers when they’re not dancing, and Mary and Jody have planned a summer sand volleyball league in the backyard so start practicing. Come on all of you home bodies, start making plans now, shine your shoes, dust off your pool sticks, sharpen your darts, get your taste buds ready and be prepared to help raise the roof off The Warehouse, Tulsa’s finest new bar. Hotline 749-4901 Parents FLAG/Tulsa Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays 5147 South Harvard Suite 203 Tulsa, OK 74135 �I LOCAL Living With HIV COmmittee Starts in Tulsa For the past three months, a group of seven people have been working to put together an organization greatly needed here in Tulsa, the Living With HIV Committee. The organization states their purpose is "To provide a coordinated effort which brings the needs of HIV infected persons to organizations and agencies which have the resources to provide assistance in meeting those needs". The meetings, which take place the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the TACATE Resource Center, 1601 S. Main, 4th floor, will be open forums to discuss various needs of HIV infected persons that are not being met here in Tulsa. These forums will be facilitated by the committee’s coordinator. If more information is needed on a given topic, the committee will assign this to a group of individuals to research and report their findings at the next meeting. The speakers panel will consist of six individuals selected by the committee’s coordinator. These individuals must have demonstrated communication skills which would represent the Living With HIV Committee in a positive and compassionate manner. On a simple rotation basis, a member of the speakers panel would present to The AIDS Coalition of Tulsa and the TACATE Resource Center each of the three areas of need defined by the committee. Individuals of the speakers panel will be replaced either voluntarily or at the discretion of the coordinator. It is the primary objective of the Living With HIV Committee to discuss the needs of HIV infected persons and present these needs to groups who can provide assistance. It is not the objective of this committee to be an emotional support group, a political action group, or militant in any way. Monthly meetings will consist of one hour of discussion followed by an optional opportunity to gather socially. It is the deliberate attempt of the Living With HIV Committee to minimize the need for formal structure. The committee will operate Page 6 with no officers, no board of directors, or budget. A coordinator and speakers panel will be the extent of the committee’s structure. The Living With HIV Committee is the first organization in Tulsa which unifies HIV infected persons. Anyone interested in knowing and dealing with issues which affect HIV infected persons is encouraged to participate. For more information about the Living With HIV Committee, call 5833000. I Have AIDS too Let’s Talk! FREE TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP Two of the most devastating effects of AIDS are the social isolation and despair associated with the diagnosis, compounded when you have AIDS and are living in a rural area. To help ease these problems, EduMed Corporation is offering confidential, anonymous telephone support groups to anyone in rual Oklahoma with AIDS or HIV infection. From the privacy of your own home or hospital phone you can talk with other persons with AIDS and professional AIDS counselors each week in a conference-call format. The telephone support groups are free of charge to persons with AIDS and HIV infection. For more information or to sign up, contact Diana Farris at EduMed Corporation, P.O. Box 846, Bartlesville, OK 74005, or call tollfree from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm : 1-800256-2828 (funded by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)° t(~ �I LOCAL I mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm~mmmm~m~~~~ Oklahoma HIV/AIDS Coalition Conference Plans are shaping up for an outstanding conference on HIV/AIDS in Tulsa, May 31 June 1 " Workshop sessions on long-term survival and empowerment will add a new dimension to the conference this year. Jeff Beal, M.D. will open the conference with the challenge address of Friday morning. Bill Roberts, San Diego Community Health Care Alliance, and coauthor of "Fight Back Against HIV-- An AIDS Survival Course" has agreed to be the keynote speaker on Saturday morning. If you would like to be a workshop facilitator or panel member, please con- tact Robert Brock, Program Committee Chair, 446-8625. If you would like to volunteer for one of the other conference committees, contact Janice Nicklas, 5855551. The conference brochure will be ready April 15. Full or partial scholarships are available upon request on a first come first served basis. Contact Marylee Behrens, 582-1606 or 627-0326. I ~ ~ R.A.I.N. RAIN Oklahoma seems to be going from strength to strength as it continues its much needed work with HIV affected people. The Regional AIDS Interfaith Network in Oklahoma has been very busy, presenting 82 educational programs to more than 3,266 people in January alone. A regional Care Team Training session, hosted by the All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa on February 2, saw 55 people attend, of whom 40 went on to join existing Care Teams and saw two teams formed for All Souls. RAIN now has 22 teams operating throughout Oklahoma comprised of 226 volunteers. Each Care Team schedules monthly support meeting, and Team leaders also meet monthly with a qualified counsellor S’T’E’DL’I’N’G’S The Club of Tulsa 4812 E. 33rd Page 7 918-747-1367 facilitator, the RAIN Oklahoma Director. These meetings include educational updates and critical incident stress debriefing. Team leader meetings have grown too large to be continued as one group, and March saw the creation of two groups - one in Tulsa with Ted Camplbell, and one in Oklahoma City with Moira Waterbury. Both have an extensive background working with HIV and have voluntarily given their time and expertise to RAIN Oklahoma. Initially funded by the Rober Wood Johnson Foundation, this funding is now running out. RAIN is becoming increasingly in demand for both its educational programs and Care Team Ministries, and unfortunately is having to turn down requests from rural areas due to this lack of funding. RAIN is important to the community and its growth is a testimony to its need. It is so unfortunate that PWAs are dying waiting for a Care Team simply due to lack of financial resources. RAIN is a non-profit, tax deductible organization and if you require more information on how you can help sustain this valuable service please call (405) 2324372. �LOCAL Ryan White Care ACT Funding Oklahoma is to receive $393,000 from the Ryan White Care Act. The funding will be used for the planning, development, and delivery of outpatient health and support service for HIV/AIDS based on the total number of AIDS cases reported to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. On February 11, 1991 the Oklahoma HIV Planning Council developed the following recommendations for the allocation of Ryan White funding: HIV/AIDS Drug Reimbusement Program Home Health Care Program Oklahoma City Care Consortia* Tulsa Care Consortia* $200,000 50,000 80,600 62.400 $393,000 *Tulsa and Oklahoma City will each receive $25,000 in starter grant money. The remainder of the funding will be allocated in a 60/40 split between Oklahoma City and Tulsa. AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service to be Held May 19 The 1991 AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service, sponsored by Interfaith AIDS Ministries and the AIDS Coalition of Tulsa, will be held on Sunday, May 19, 1991, ". at 6 p.m. at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 7903 East 15th Street (15th and Memorial). A reception will follow the service. The Tulsa service will be ~ ~.~ held in conjunction with similar ~ observances in more than 200 This is the cities worldwide. 1’ world’ s largest commemorative HIV/AIDS event. It is a time to remember those who have died, to offer prayers and support for those living with HIV, and a time -~ of rededication of all those involved in the struggle against this deadly disease. It is an opportunity for our community to show its solidarity with communities all across the globe that are affected by HIV/AIDS. BROOKSIDE ]EWELERS Corner of 481h & Peoria, 743-$272 Excellent Line of Gold Jewelry 20% Off Authorized Selko Welches Full Jewelry and Watch Repair No Interest Lay-A-Way Vise and Mastercard Welcome WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! Owner: Page 8 Tone Scott Melody Rountroo �NATIONAL IS THE CRACKER BARREL JUST A BUNCH OF CRUMBS? The Cracker Barrel Country Store and Restaurant, a chain of restaurants based in Lebanon, Tenn., adopted a hiring policy earlier this year that it would no longer employ homosexuals. At least nine gay employees were dismissed. Chairman of the company, Dan Evins, claims that the policy has been rescinded, but to date none of the former gay employees have been offered their job back. Cheryl Summerville, a 32 year old lesbian cook who lost her job said, "They said they didn’t really want to fire me because the Policy was really aimed at effeminate men and women who have masculine traits." Summerville was advised to be quiet about her sexual preference and stay back in the kitchen until things blew over. "But oI said I couldn’t let them fire other people and keep me because it would just be a matter of time before the policy caught up with me, too." In Tifton, Ga., Wylie Petty, 21, was fired from ther Cracker Barrel for being gay. "I told them I was gay two weeks after I was hired a year and half ago," Wylie said. "I don’t regret that because I never would have had a true friend there if I hadn’t been honest. But now I know what it is like to be discriminated against." While the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force strongly protested Cracker Barrel’s policy since learning of it from gay managers at the company, civil liberties lawyers said there was little they could do in most states to stop hiring practices like Cracker Barrel’s. Only two states, Massachusetts and Wisconsin, and about 80 cities and Counties have laws specifically prohibiting discrimaination in hiring based on Page 9 sexual preference, they said. It’s outrageous and incredible," said William Rubenstein, director of the Lesbian and Gay Rights Project for the American Civil Liberties Union, "but it’s fair to say that as a general matter it would be very difficult to challenge these discharges other than in one of those places where there is a law specifically prohibiting it." Even groups like the Family Research Council, based in Washington; and the Morality in Media, based in New York, which both espouse traditional family values, had little to say in support of Cracker Barrel’s initial policy. In defense of the hiring policy, vicepresident William A. Bridges said that Cracker Barrel was founded on a concept of tradition and American values and that those whose sexual preference doesn’t demonstrate normal heterosexual values is inconsistant with those values and perceived values of our customer base On Feb. 22, Robert Bray, a spokesman for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, said that after talks with representatives of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the company said it had rethought the policy and was rescinding it. The latest company statement said, "Our recent position on the employment of homosexuals in a limited number of stores may have been a well-intentioned overreaction to the perceived values of our customers and their comfort levels with these individuals." Mr. Bray said the retraction was insufficient, however, and amounted to a "further defaming of the gay community." "How can discrimination ever be well intentioned," he said. -Adapted from The New York Times to~ �I NATIONAL I Domestic Partner Legislation Nationwide San Francisco On Valentine’s Day, hundreds of San Francisco gay and lesbian couples took advantage of a new ordinance allowing unmarried couples to register as domestic partners. The city’s domestic partnership ordinance was passed in November and took effect 30 day after it was signed by Mayor Art Agnos. ~, A multidenominational ceremony and a celebration in City Hall on February 14 marked the recogiaition of the loving relationships between same-sex partners. The law requires that couples pay $35 and file their declarations with the county clerk. Couples must declare that they have an intimate relationship, have lived together at least six months, and will be jointly responsible for living expenses. The ordinance does not provide legal benefits for partners, but could be used to bolster arguments for employee benefits, division of property and insurance coverage. Similar laws exist in Seattle, West Hollywood and Santa Cruz, California and Madison, Wisconson. Taken from The Empty Closet Washington D.C. The chairman of the District of Columbia Council has introduced legislation to officially recognize unmarried couples as domestic partners. The legislation states that any two unmarried persons not related by blood could register as domestic partners thus including gay and lesbian couples as well as straight couples. City employees enrolled in the District of Columbia Employees’ Health Benefits Program could purchase family health insurance that would cover the employees domestic partner and family members. The bill also extends to city empoyees such rights as sick leave ~ ~ to care for a domestic partner, ~ visiting priviledges in health care facilites and time off from work to attend the funeral or memorial service for a domestic partner. The bill would encourage private employers to extend rights to domestic partners through a tax deduction for cooperating employers. . . : ~ "" .~_~. Attention All Non Organizations: Profit As a special promotion, we are offering free business card size ads to non-profit organizations for April 1991 through September 1991. To get more information on this promotion, or to place an ad, call Chris at 224-6329. Palmer Drug Abuse Program We do confidential HIV testing and counseling. 711 S. Sheridan 832-7763 Please call for appointment. Page 10 to~ �NATIONAL U.N. Defers Decision to Admit Gays A United Nations panel decided on January 31 to defer for two years a decision on whether to admit the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA) into the U.N. as a consultant nongovernmental organization. A majority of delegates to the U.N.’s Committee on Nongovernmental Organizations (NGO) supported IGLA’s application, but since group decisions are made by consensus, opposition form a single country can block admission. Libyan delegate Abdussalam Serguwa called ILGA "sexually immoral" and said that his country would never approve admission for the group. He said that ILGA’s goals are contrary to the Islamic "law of life," which he said dictates "traditional family valiaes." Lisa Power, co-secretary general of ILGA, said that ILGA will seek help from gay Arabs and their supporters in the continuing effort to seek U.N. approval. Libya, the Sudan and Oman have expressed opposition or reservations. In all three nations, homosexual acts are punishable by death. Delegates from Ireland, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Burundi, France, Sweden and Nicaragua have expressed support. iLGA had applied for membership in the U.N.’s Economic and Social Council, which oversees human rights issues. If the group is accepted in two years, it will be able to attend, speak before and initiate proposals to key U.N. entities. "We’re very pleased that they did not turn us down outright," Power said. "We’re also pleased that a clear majority wanted us in." -Lou Chibbaro, Jr. The Washington Blade Page 11 SWITCH TO SPRINT AT&T withdrew their financial support from Planned Parent-. hood. Sprint is part of the Working People’s Network which does give money to organizations like the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. If you decide to switch to Sprint, make sure to tell both Sprint and AT&T why you are changing. New in Town? Having Problems? Need Information? We are the TOHR Gay Information Helpline. We are here to help you make it through life a little easier. We offer a wide variety of referrals - from legal and medical to AIDS, TOHR and bar information. The Helpline is staffed by volunteers 7 days a week 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call and let’s talk! Gay/Lesbian Information Line 743-GAYS Sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights �I NATIONAL i Why Not Charge It? Well boys and girls (you may decide which category you fit into), it’s here. If you still don’t have enough plastic money to quench your shop-a-holic thirst, the Dallas Gay Alliance Credit Union is issuing its own Mastercard. Retailers won’t be left guessing as to where their profits are coming from as the new Mastercard clearly states the "Dallas Gay Alliance Credit Union" as the issuing financial institution. The 300 member strong credit union was adamant; ’they wanted the cards to be clearly marked with the word gay’, said Dan Wallace, president of the credit union. The new card can be obtained by anyone by paying a one time $10 fee to join the credit union. After that there is no annual fee. At a 14% interest rate, the new Mastercard is very competitive, and helps to show retailers just how economically powerful the gay and lesbian community is. Seafirst Bank in Seattle was the country’s first issuer of a credit card aimed at gays and lesbians. Their card is what is termed an affinity card, which means only a percentage of the profits are shared with local gay organizations. The DGA Credit Union uses all its profits to benefit the gay and lesbian community, not just a percentage. So, if you feel that irresistable urge to race out and buy that cute little off the shoulder number thats just screaming you name, why not consider letting the retailer know exactly where their huge profit margin is coming from and buy it with the DGA Credit Union Mastercard. To request an application, write to the: WAREHOUSE Dallas Gay Alliance P.O. Box 190712 Dallas, TX 75219 May 4 May 4 May 4 Page 12 t~ �I NATIONAL I Seventeenth Annual National Women’s Music Festival The seventeenth annual National Women’s Music Festival will be held May 30 through June 2, 1991 on the Indiana University Campus in Bloomington, Indiana. Although music is an important part of this festival, its emphasis is on the broad speCtrum of women’s culture through workshops, special conferences, networking, and seminars. A crafts and merchants area will be open all four days of the festival featuring women-made products from around to country. Over 75 booths feature jewelry, pottery, clothing, sculpture, drums, records, books, gems, toys and much more! SHOWCASE is back! After a year’s hiatus the NWMF’s Showcase will be back on Friday and Saturday afternoons featuring regionally known performers who are a step away from national recognition. Perform- ers on the main stage include: Ronnie Gilbert with Libby McLaren, Rhionnon, Ann Reid, Two Nice Girls, and Geraldine Ferraro. Workshops will be held covering a wide range of topics from sports to drama, money to spirituality, women of color and older women’s issues. Featured speakers include: Christina Springer, Elinor Coleman, Jackie Rankin, June Reinisch, Kathy Gainor, Luisah Teish, Marge Piercy, Ruth Barrett, Asungi, Sonia Johnson, Susie Bright and Winsom. Community programs and child care available. For more information, write: NWMF, P.O. Box 1427, Indianapolis, IN 462061427. National Women’s Mailing’ List Did you know that such a thing exists? Not much is known about it, but it sounds exciting. What we do know is the main strategy in building the network is to have women’s organizations, businesses and newspapers/newsletters spread the word. They are attempting to build a powerful feminist network. . For more information: National Women’s Mailing List, P.O.Box 68, Jenner, CA 95450, (707) 632-5783. Page 13 Sorry, but Madonna will not be appearing at the National Women’s Music Festival. t~i~ �Local f lmmmmllllllllllllllllllll!l~ i Tulsa Men’s Chorus ¯ Follies...June 8th ! ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Mark this date on your calendar ¯ ¯ now for TOHR Follies: THE ORIGINAL ¯¯ ¯ ¯ TURNABOUT SHOW. (Last month’s Re- ¯ ¯ porter had the wrong date.) Tell all ¯¯ ¯ to one will miss ¯ ¯ your friends now so no ¯ entertai] lent ¯ ¯¯ the funniest and best entertainment ¯ of thee summer. I you’re interested interest ~d in ¯ If summ ¯ ¯¯ being a part- whether on stage, back ¯ ¯ stage or o:, prior p] Dr to stage t~ e time, call 743- ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ GAYS and leave a message or 744- ¯ ¯ 8119. Don’t miss out. Be there or be ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ square! ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ The Tulsa Men’s Chorus holds rehearsals on Sundays from 5 pm 7 pm at the Lewiston Club House at 5270 S Lewis. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to attend. ¯ ¯ ¯ Parents-FLAG i The next Parents-Flag meeting will be May 13, 7p.m. at 4415 S. Harvard. A representative from the MCC Church will tell about the philosophy of the church. Everyone is welcomed to attent. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rightsfor the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: $20.00 Regular Member $10.00 Limited Income/Student $100.00 Sustaining Membership $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership ~ I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. ___ I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Name Address City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 14 t~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8119ae7863f746e2df9d6e149157f918.pdf 6a5c7ecbbfccd3488ada545df244dac0 PDF Text Text reporter July 1991 AIDS/HIV Service Organizations Topic of July Meeting Various service organizations which serve people with AIDS and HIV infected persons will discuss their groups’ services at the next TOHR monthly membership meeting. The meeting, which is held in the conference center, second floor of the Helmerich Building at 12th and Trenton, will start at 6 p.m. July 2 with a buffet dinner. The cost of" the dinner is $6 and no reservations are necessary. After a short business meeting, which will start at 7 p.m., the presentation will begin. Featured in the presentation will be those service organizations, which serve people with AIDS and HIV infected persons such’as AIDS Interfaith Ministries, RAIN, SHANTI, TACATE Center and AIDS Coalition of Tulsa. This program promises to present useful information for everyone. Mark your calendars now and plan to be there. Auction Volunteers Needed Plans for the 1991 TOHR Auction are under way! This year’s auction will be one you won’t want to miss. If you would like to help with the auction or know of anyone who would, just give us a call at 744-8119. Be a part of this special event. Volume 11 Number 7 BIG AL’S PROTEST PLANNED The Tulsa Chapter of ACT UP/Queer Nation is planning a protest of Big Al’s Subs and Health Foods for Saturday, July 13th. The demonstration is in response to the owners’ verbal harassment of a (former) employee on the basis of her sexual orientation. A complaint has been filed with the Better Business Bureau in regard to this treatment; however, no other legal recourse is available to the employee since Oklahoma does not have laws protecting citizens from discrimination due to their sexual orientation. A spokesperson for ACT UP/Queer Nation stated, "We want to make Tulsa aware that the Gay and Lesbian community is OMNIPRESENT. We will not tolerate such actions. Homophobic businesses and institutions will feel the impact as we take our QUEER MONEY elsewhere." In addition to the planned protest, ACT UP will support a continuing boycott of Big Al’s. ACT UP/Queer Nation invites you to join them on the 13th at 11:30 am at 15th & Harvard. Also, they encourage you to drop your state representative a line to let them know that Oklahoma needs better anti-discrimination laws. FOLLIES! FOLLIES! SEE PAGES 6 & 7. �Local READERS ENJOY PARENTS-FLAG If you haven’t been to a Parents FLAG meeting yet but have been wondering what it’s all about, we recommend that you make plans to attend this month’s meeting. We went, not really knowing if we would get much out of it since we don’t have children and wouldn’t be taking our parents. We were pleasantly surprised! It was really great. What a support group! We were made to feel very welcome and everyone was so warm and friendly. It was so nice to be in the company of people who were honest and open and ¯ so supportive of each other and of us as gays and lesbians. Parents FLAG has a lot to offer us and we, in turn, have something to offer them. Nancy and Joe are two exceptionally wonderful people who have done and continue to do so much for our community. Parents FLAG is just another way they are helping to make the world a better place to live. This is an organization dedicated to helping people understand and hopefully accept us as gays and lesbians. We can play an active part in that process by participating in Parents FLAG. They want us there, so keep the second Monday of each month free and give them a try, you won’t be sorry. Janie & Beth Nal:hana~ MoVingly Official Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK (918) 743-GAYS 74152 hair*design TOHR Board Janie Nancy Jane Sandra Kevin Beth Ric Tony Lee 1338 E. 3rd Tulsa, Okla. 918-584-1308 Newsletter President !st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Fund Raiser Coordinator Public Affairs Director Activities Director Helpline Coordinator Staff: Michael, Chris, Chuck, Kevin, Glynne, Beth, Janie Home of: Green Country Cloggers Page 2 [~ �News Volunteer of the Month: Chris M. Our volunteer of the month for July is Chris M. He is a vital part of our newsletter staff, and has been for over a. year now. Chris not only works on the newsletter, but is in charge of the advertising for it which means he is constantly busy all month long going here or there to collect ads and ad money, or on the phone selling the ads. Chris is always first to volunteer to help no matter what the project or the need. His dedication to this organization, to the clubs and businesses that he works with, to his friends, and to the community is commendable. We want to thank him for all that he has done and continues to do. Executive Board Minutes May 21, 1991 The site of the clinic has been approved by the building inspector. Nancy has secured liability insurance for the clinic. The Tulsa Area United Way has also been contacted about TOHR being on its list of organizations. This could mean added income for the organization. The Board is looking for a chairperson for the Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction. It was also decided not to videotape the upcoming Follies, since past response for the tapes have been poor. The garage sale netted $120.00. Plans are being made to participate in the "World’s Largest Garage Sale" scheduled for March 7, 1992 at the Fair Grounds. The Leathermen are sponsoring a fundraiser for the upcoming Parade and the Annual Picnic has been rescheduled for June 23. Tops has plans to have a "Grand Finale Ball" on June 30, to complete June’s festivities, with money from the door going to TOHR. The Executive Board meeting is held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the TOHR offices, everyone is welcome. Page 3 J AT&T vs. THE FUNDIES The well known long distance carrier, AT&T, has a long tradition of promoting diversity within the ranks of their employees. This tradition includes a high level of support for their gay employees that is too rarely seen in companies of this size. For years there have been officially recognized gay groups at many AT&T facilities across the country. A few of these groups have even marched behind the AT&T logo and name in several gay pride marches with the blessing of the corporation. Every June, the tradi~ tional month of pride for gay people, these groups have sponsored a Gay Awareness Week for company employees in order to increase the sensitivity of their fellow workers. These activities generally have gone on without incident, until this year. With the approach of Gay Awareness Week at AT&T there has come a flood of complaints organized by the self-righteous right. Operators at the customer service desk have been deluged with calls from people who would like to see AT&T turn its corporate back on its gay employees. What AT&T needs now is to hear from the people who support civil rights for gay people and diversity within the workplace. All it takes is a minute or two of your time - one free phone call or a short simple letter to counter the efforts of those who would mold us all in the image of their small minded selves. Even if you’re not an AT&T customer, your opinion will be heard. Call 1-800-323-4357 or write to Anne B Fritz, Division Manager EO/ AA & Diversity, AT&T, 100 Southgate Parkway, Rm 3D28, Morristown, NJ 07962. �CLINIC Clinic Update The clinic is open. GET TESTED! We are at our new location, 1601 S Main #400. We counsel and test people every Thursday from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Please take note, this is a new closing time. In an effort to keep our time schedule flowing, we need to not see any more clients after 8:30 p.m. We have had people showing up as late as 9:00 p.m. and that makes the volunteers have to stay until 9:45 p.m. or so. An average counseling session and giving blood is about 30 minutes. So in an effort to accomadate our volunteers as well as our clients please come to be tested before 8:30 p.m. Because of our move and the fact that we are now testing every Thursday, we are in need of more Volunteers. If you would be i.nterested in helping, contact myself or Penny through the helpline or come see us and talk to us at the clinic. To become a state certified counselor you would need to attend two seminars given through the State Department of Health. The first class is what they call AIDS 101, which is a general information class. After successful completion of that class you would need to take the counselor training class. The first class is two days and the second class is three days. Both classes are offered every month but you can’t take both classes in the same month. For more information on the certification contact Leah or Mary at the AIDS Division in Oklahoma City at (405) NEW LOCATION FREE AIDS TESTING ANONYMOUS & CONFIDENTIAL AIDS/HIV ANTIBODY TESTING & COUNSELING Every Thursday 7-8:30 p.m. 1601 S. Main Suite 400 Tacate Center For more information call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. Page 4 271-4636. We also need more people who know how to draw blood. If you or anyone you know would be able to assist us in this area please contact someone at the clinic or call the helpline. At our new location, there is also a need for a doorman. The building the clinic is in has a locked door policy. For this reason, we need someone who can stand at the door and let clients in. If you have an hour and a half or so to give time to the clinic, it would be greatly appreciated. In the future we hope to have a system hooked up to the door so we can buzz people in, but until that time we NEED YOUR HELP! Remember, FIGHT BACK AGAINST HIV! GET TESTED! KNOW! If you don’t know the reasons for getting tested, find out. might SAVE YOUR LIFE! Volunteer It jus~t Spotlight One of the counselors at the clinic is Dave. What a guy he is. Dave has been counseling at the clinic for a couple of years and he is always there. A very reliable person and happy about being there, too. Dave is the kind of guy anyone would want to work with. He tells the best jokes, and always laughs at everyone else’s jokes. The clinic is proud to have Dave working with us. He is a valuable asset to have around. Dave lives and works in Tulsa. He loves to dance and meet new people. Dave is very outgoing and friendly and when you have him for a friend you know you have a friend. I want to thank him publicly for his hard work and dedication to the Clinic and to his effort in helping to educate the community about HIV/AIDS. Keep up the good work, Dave! God Bless, Ric Harrison �National[ Bush Calls ACT UP "Counterproductive" Members of the Washington, D.C., chapter of ACT UP handed out condoms to passing tourists in front of the White House on April 23 to counter President Bush’s recent comments that the group is "totally counterproductive." White House guards monitoring the protest played a kind of condom volleyball with the activists; as ACT UP members threw the foil packages over the White House fence, the guards quickly picked them up and threw them back. Secret Service agents briefly detained several members for littering on White House property but made no arrests. In an interview with religion reporters in March, Bush called ACT UP’s directaction methods "offensive to mainstream Catholics, Protestants, and Jews and anybody else. "To the degree that the AIDS question should be treated as a health question," Bush said, "they work even against that because of their outrageous actions. It is an excess of free speech...to resort to some of the tactics these people use." -Taken from The Advocate LESBIAN AND GAY HEALTH CONFERENCE The Thirteenth National Lesbian and Gay Health Conference will be held July 2428 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. July 24 will be day-long intensive seminars on people of color, lesbian health, youth, National Association of People with AIDS, recovery from sexual child abuse, community centers, spirituality and ritual, domestic violence and "renewal work." registration for the conference must be received by July 10. Write to NLGHF Registration, Office of CME/GWUMC, 2300 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 for a registration form./ Reservations for the hotel must be made by June 21 to receive discounted rates. Call 504-561 1234 to reserve a room. Attention all Businesses: As a special promotion, we are offering reduced ad rates in the TOHR Reporter for April 1991 through September 1991. To get more information on this promotion, or to place an ad, call Chris at 224-6329. Hotline 749-4901 Parents FLAG/Tulsa Regional AIDS Intedolth Network Terrye Williams Coordinator, Eastern Oklahoma TACATE Resource Center 1601 S. Main, Suite 400, Tulsa, OK 73119-4453 (918) Page 5 Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays 5147 South Harvard Suite 203 Tulsa, OK 74135 �I FOLLIES STANDING ROOM ONLY... AND NOT MUCH OF THAT! TOHR Follies, The Original Turnabout Show, completely sold out. We even sold tickets to people who wanted to stand... anything to see the show! And oh, what a show! Saturday, June 8th saw the return of the Original Follies, one that displayed gay talent. After trying to find chairs for everyone and having Tops get the sound system squared away, the night began with a bang! Not literally, but when the stage lit up, the audience exclaimed like they had seen a huge fireworks display. As David Dees and Mark Shubert spun discs, the night was filled with song, dance and comedy. Earl and Renny kept the show flowing and the audience in stitches with their unique ability to emcee. The show began with the foot-stomping, toe-tapping group, The Green Country Cloggers who always find new ways to f A special thanks to Sister Vestal for her contribution to Follies 91. Page 6 dazzle the audience. Later in the show, the Cloggers would treat everyone with a second number - How do they keep going? The talent and the energy continued through the Night. Chris and Shah wowed us with their singing ability, each adding their own special flare. Speaking of special flare... Amanda Love (reigning Miss Tool Box 1991), Lola McCall (sponsored by the Tool Box), Raghenna, Miss Ricky (sponsored by Major Aflairs), Helen Back and Molly Mildew all never ceased to energize and amaze us. Their hard work and talent sparkled for~. Follies. The audience continued to be amazed and delighted with these performers creativity. Tops sponsored the best looking set of dancers who gave new meaning to "shake, rattle and roll." Edward Scissorhands filled in to ensure that Molly Mildew’s hair was styled and pretty for her performance. The grand finale couldn’t have been any more grand. Brother Oral Love and Sister Vestel wrapped up the show like we have never seen them before. Brother Love shining from head to toe- informed us of the woes of society while Sister Vestel - or spread the Word through was it Madonna song and dance. The spirit definitely filled the room and was felt by all. To help make such a successful night, Red Red Groove, who combines various media, filled intermission with their own unique show (sponsored by The Warehouse). Thanks to Roy at The Tool Box and Milt at Budweiser, there was lots of beer to go around. Thanks also to Randy and the guys at Tops for suppling such a great sound system and such attractive technicians. The entertainers were great and the show was wonderful! We raised over $1,500! We had a lot of fun and we look forward to next year’s show. to~ �FOLLIES Please support the following businesses/organizations for supporting TOHR through the Follies: Major Affairs Tops/Laffs The Toolbox The Warehouse Budweiser/Busch Harry & Mrs. Jones Parents FLAG Follies... A "Major Affair" Our 1991 Follies Original Turnabout Show was a "MAJOR AFFAIR" thanks to Glen Raney, Curtis, Carol and everyone who helped Glen design and print the posters and the tickets, build the dazzling set, assemble the center pieces, etc.. Thank-you Glen for taking time out to help us. Because of you we truly had a MAJOR AFFAIR. MERCI - GRACIAS THANK YOU No words are adequate for the Follies Original Turnabout Show Committee and volunteers. You" all worked very hard and the fruits of your labor were quite obvious June 8th. Hats off to all of you you are what make TOHR both fun and successful. Thanks. to all the entertainers, Bert, Sandy, Jan, Penny, Max, Jane, Mike, Carol, Kevin, Lee and Rick (and anyone we inadvertently have forgotten). You are all most appreciated! Palmer Drug Abuse Program We do confidential HIV testing and counseling. 711 S. Sheridan 832-7763 Attention All NonProfit Organizations: Please call for appointment. As a special promotion, we are offering free business card size ads to non-profit organizations for April 1991 through September 1991. To get more information on this promotion, or to place an ad, call Chris at 224-6329. Page 7 t~ �I LOCAL I KRXO Radio Apologizes to Lesbians and Gays ACT UP and Queer Nation of Oklahoma City were successful in negotiating for an on-the-air apology from OKC talk show DJ, Mark Shannon of radio station KRXO. Shannon’s apology was made to the lesbian and gay community for remarks he made during a broadcast last November. After months of pressure from lesbian and gay activists, Vance Harrison, general manager of KRXO, met with representatives of ACT UP and Queer Nation to seek an end to the growing tensions. National advertisers Pepsi, Marriott Hotels, KINKO’s, Southwestern Bell and Spaghetti Warehouse had withdrawn their advertising from KRXO in support of the gay and lesbian community’s complaints against DJ Shannon. The incident caught national attention from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, ACT UP Chapters nationwide, OUTWEEK magazine, Gay Community News (Boston), and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. KRXO, Shannon and the sponsoring advertisers were the object of two national phone ZAPS and numerous letters of complaint and inquiry. Shannon’s November remarks about a "fag with a briefcase" and his Andrew Dice Clay style of "humor" about "coming out in a rage and murdering your ass" and his suggestion to local police that a good way to be sensitive when dealing with gays and lesbians was to "keep you billy-club splinter free" aroused a serious backlash in the local and national gay communities. Complaints to the Federal Communications Commission, The Oklahoma City Human Rights Commisision and civil rights and political leaders, brought a response which seemed to surprise Shannon and his bosses. On his morning talk show in May, Shannon apologized publicly for his remarks, and in response to the ACT UP and Queer Nation demands, disavowed any form of violence against gays and lesbians. The frightening rise of violent acts against gays and lesbians is producing an organized and effective response from these commu- nities which have in the past been viewed as passive and largely silent. That an Oklahoma City DJ could stir such national condemnation from advertisers, activists and politicians because of inane remarks, certainly signals a change. GAY AL-ANON: A SOURCE OF HELP For those dealing with a friend or a lover who is an alcoholic, there is a wonderful support group called A1-Anon. Through a 12 step program, participants can fellowship with others who have the same problems they do and learn to cope on a daily basis. A1-Anon helps people maintain their serenity and peace of mind while dealing with an alcoholic. The meetings, called the Live And Let Live meetings, are held twice a week. Anyone interested in attending a meeting can call information for the A1-Anon Intergroup Office and ask where the Live and Let Live meetings are being held. Family of MCC Broken Arrow P.O. Box 765 Broken Arrow 74013 (918) Faith Ok 492-5845 �NATIONAL Same-Sex Couples Need To Cover Their Assets Millions of gay and lesbian couples need to make better legal arrangements to protect themselves and their partners, according to Stevie Bryant and Demian, who publish and edit Partners Newsletter for Gay & Lesbian Couples. As evidence, the men cite their national survey of 1,266 gay and lesbian couples, in which the majority of couples had taken no legal precautions whatever. "In the United States, same-sex couples have none of the automatic legal protections that are routinely conferred on married couples," says Bryant. "Consequently, lawyers generally recommend that we execute certain legal documents to protect ourselves and our partners. Most commonly mentioned are wills, powers of attorney, and partnership or living together agreements." In the Partners survey, only five percent of the couples had executed all three legal arrangements. "Generally speaking, a will can ensure that your wishes are carried out in the event of death," Demian explained. "With powers of attorney, you can assign your partner the right to act on your behalf under specified circumstances, such as incapacitating illness. Partnership or living together agreements allow you and your partner to record the ground rules of the relationship, including how it would be dis- solved, if necessary." In all, 43 percent of the couples had executed at least one of these legal documents; 54 percent had planned to complete at least one (or one more). Survey respondents who had experienced discrimination as a couple were far more likely to have taken legal precautions. Women appeared better informed about powers of attorney, since 69 percent had or planned to secure this power, as compared with 56 percent of the men. A free summary of results from the national survey may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope to Partners, Box 9685, Seattle, WA 98109. A detailed analysis appears in the newsletter’s May/June 1990 issue, which may be ordered for $3.95. A year’s subscription costs $21. Telephone inquiries may be made to Stevie Bryant or Demian at (206) 784-1519. Make Your Own Frames 742-2109 Framo Of Mine BROOKSIDE JEWELERS No Owner: Page 9 Tena Scott Corner of 48th & Peoria, 743-5272 Excellent Line of Gold Jewelry 20% Off Authorized Selko Watches Full Jewelry and Watch Repair Interest Lay-A-Way Visa and Mastercard WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! Welcome Melody Rountree �WORLD International Desk Netherlands "If you can scandalize Amsterdam, you can scandalize anything," declared Sister Xplosions, who, along with Sister Vicious Power-Hungry Bitch, recently toured the Continent to raise money for a Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Grand European Tour in 1991. New Orders of the sisters recently formed in Paris and London, with Amsterdam and Berlin soon to follow, according to the DE GAY KRANT. Canada The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has accepted a complaint against Regina police chief Ernie Reimer by the Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee, after Reimer refused to issue a permit for July’s gaypride parade because he felt not enough people would show up to make a police escort necessary. Deneuve: New Lesbian Magazine Looking for the latest in lesbo lit? Check out Deneuve, a new San Franciscobased national lesbian magazine, which sold over 50% of its initial print run in its first eight days on the newsstand. "This magazine is not just for lipstick lesbians or punker lesbians," says editor in chief Franco. "I want this to be for lesbians-period." If the slick design and well-written articles in the premiere issue are any indication of what’s to follow on a bimonthly basis, Deneuve is sure to be on the tip of lots of lesbian tongues. The current issue includes an interview with the pop singer Phranc, a look at lesbian visibility in education, and a review of~the Bay Area’s lesbian club scene. For the next issue, Franco is promising a profile on lesbian fire fighters. But what’s with the name? Is it a reference to Catherine Deneuve, the star of the lesbian cult film The Hunger? "No," Franco explains. "The last name of the first woman I fell in love with was Deneuve. It really doesn’t have anything to do with Catherine Deneuve. But if it helps people remember the name of the magazine..." -Taken from The Advocate Two Places You Must See Oral Roberts Prayer Tower & Genes Bamboo Lounge NOON - 2AM DALLY 7204 E. PINE Page 10 �I PRESENTS ~.TH OF JULY BEACH BASH gill ll ~R R I1% dVL ¯ ~TIIU P Ill Ill l~ I A l :DI" F-5.’IHL PI IPP "1" O.1Ur- :D I SWEET SAVAGE JULY ~.TH TOPS OPENS AT 6 P=M: OOkiiHG UP JULY 28TH PA!QE FOX o=-r,,ou= TO TULSA l lhIWI 111 MALE DANP~ER5 EVERY Pr~nF~ A u~ r i~lUPI f ~ "DJ" M~,,,, 5HUBERT m A~IIRRAII ~,PI TULSA Page 11 t~ �Local J ¯ ¯ ¯ Family of Faith MCC Picnic : ¯" Dignity/Integrity Plans Float Trip ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Family of Faith MCC will be holding a picnic on July 4. Anyone interested in attending or learning more about their church should call 492-5845. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Garage Sale Results ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ The May garage sale was quite a success! Thanks to those who donated items and to those who came by Saturday to help with the sale. We took in about $120 and had a lot of fun! Start saving now for next year’s sale, it will be held at the fairgrounds. We will be a part of "Tulsa’s Largest Garage Sale" at the convention center. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Dignity/Integrity is making plans for their annual float trip July 13 and 14. Floaters will meet at Gary F.’s at 11 a.m. After the float trip, they will regroup for a buffet dinner, catered by Kelly’s and then go to the River City Playhouse for their evening performance. Sunday, everyone is encouraged to attend the church of their choice in Talequah. They will gather for a cookout in Talequah after church. Everyone is encouraged to join in the fun and attend whatever events fit your schedule and interests. D/I needs to know how many people are planning to eat dinner on Saturday and/or attend the playhouse as soon as possible so that tickets can be purchased. Please RSVP by calling Carol at 446-2863. If you have any questions about D/I call their hotline at 592-2164. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: $20.00 Regular Member $10.00 Limited Income/Student $100.00 Sustaining Membership $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. ___ I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Name Address City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip. I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 12 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/304041e411bca3ace194f13e66611330.pdf 836be6c65a73214fd5396d367ef8daeb PDF Text Text porter August 1991 CHIEF OF POLICE TO SPEAK AT AUGUST MEETING Drew Diamond, chief of police, will be speaking about hate crimes, parks, and whatever else we want him to talk about at the August TOHR monthly membership meeting. The meeting will be held at the Helmerich. Building at 12th and Trenton on August 6. A buffet dinner’will be served at6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Make plans to attend the next TOHR. meeting! PARENTS FLAG UPDATE Parents Flag will have a party/picnic retreat Monday, August 12. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call 749-4901. Volume 11 Number 8 TOHR BENEFI.T AUCTION The TOHR Benefit Auction planning committee held its first meeting on June 25th. Steve Eberlee is this year’s committee chairperson. Steve and about 8 other TOHR members met to b Activismegin organizing this premier TOHR event. The tentative auction date is October l lth, with the location to be named. The event includes a live and silent auction, and a sit-down dinner. The auction involves the acquisition of auction items, decorations, dinner planning, security, publicity and promotion, silent and live auction coordination, ticket sales, and more. This event provides a great opportunity for community involvement. If you have been waiting for a chance to do more for your community, here it is! If you are interested in helping with this event, want more information, or wish to donate auction items, CALL STEVE AT 587-7222. �t Editorial I Potty Patrol A matter has come to my attention which I wish I would have written about long ago. The problem of going into the women’s bathrooms at clubs has bothered me for a long time. I never voiced an opinion or complaint because I felt I would be ignored, told I was "making a big deal out of nothing,"’ or nothing would be done about it. I’m amazed at how long this situation has been considered a "given" in the gay community. I believe many women may not have spoken up for the same reasons I didn’t- they wouldn’t be taken seriously. A recent incident at TOPS brought me out of my reticence. I was in the women’s bathroom at the mirror and I noticed a man in one of the stalls. I was annoyed, but went on about my business. Then, another man came in and went to where the first man was in the stall (I’m really hurrying with my makeup by now). He looked in the stall and remarked, "Honey, if you’re going to go in this bathroom you better learn how to SQUAT." Then he leered at me on the way out. I felt demeaned and more importantly, UNWELCOME. Not only are these men in the women’s bathroom, some feel entitled to make insulting remarks. There seems to be an accepted standard in the gay community, as well as the straight, that it’s OK to be invasive of women’s foundries. I remember several years ago I was chastised in front of people for going in the men’s room of a popular ~(long since closed) women’s bar. I ~wou!d never have gone in there if I didn’t have a show that night and the women’s rooms were full. Within the week, most everyone had heard about it. The situation at Sterlings when it was open was appalling in that I had to work up enough nerve to even go in the women’s bathroom because it was always full of men, often two to three in a stall, while I’d be waiting with temper and bladder exploding. Women talked about having to go down the street, etc. because they were afraid to go in there. Page 2 I spoke to Mark S. at TOPS about the bathroom situation and he was courteous and receptive to my complaint and promptly had a WOMEN ONLY sign posted on the door. But the hallway was dimly lit, making it difficult to read; I strongly suspect it wouldn’t have mattered had it been a flashing neon sign. I saw men sail through the door anyway; many didn’t even bother to check their own bathroom for available stalls. Someone even put all the toilet seats up and left toilets unflushed. I’ve heard or experienced similar problems at the other clubs about an insufficient number of bathrooms, a few about women going to men’s rooms, bathrooms with no locks so anyone can walk in on you, unmarked bathrooms so you have to guess by the urinal appearance or absence. Why should we have to consider potty patrols? Why is it necessary to enforce human dignity? If men and women in the gay community can’t respect each other’s privacy and boundaries, how can we expect anyone else to? Official Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK (918) 743-GAYS 74152 TOHR Board Janie Nancy Jane Sandra Kevin Beth Ric Tony Lee Newsletter President !st’ Vice P}es~ident 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Fund Raiser Coordinator Public Affairs Director Activities Director Helpline Coordinator Staff: Michae!, Chris, Chuck, Glynne, Beth, Janie, Carol. �! Health news J Clinic Update The clinic has moved! Yes, you read that correctly, the clinic is at a new location. The new address for the clinic is 1560 E. 21st St. Suite 210. We will be at this location temporarily. We are still planning to be a part of the TACATE Resource Center when it is fully developed. Keep your eyes and ears open for further information on TACATE~ In the process of moving from our last location, it was discovered that our TV/VCR had been stolen. A police report was filed, but nothing has come of it thus far. We have three new volunteers at the clinic, they are: Kelly K., Terrye W., and Roger M. We are glad they are with us. I would like to once again thank all of our marvelous volunteers at the clinic: Pat, Eileen, Joe, John, Penny, Maureen, Dave, Marylee, Dennis, Max, Diane, and all those who help out whenever possible. If you are interested in helping out at the clinic call the hotline and leave your name .and number. REMEMBER GET TESTED!!!! IT MAY BE YOUR LIFE YOU SAVE!!! Have a great month! God Bless. Ric NEW LOCATION!! FREE AIDS TESTING ANONYMOUS & CONFIDENTIAL AIDS/HIV ANTIBODY TESTING & COUNSELING Every 2nd & 4th Thursday 7-8:30 p.m. 1560 E. 2.1st St. Suite 210 For more information call 743-4297 8-10 p.m. New in Town? Having Problems? Need Information? The Helpline is staffed by volunteers 7 days a week 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call and let’s talk! Harrison, Clinic Director ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ : ¯ ¯ ¯ Follies Revue 9 ! August 15, 16, 17 Call the PAC for more Information. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯0¯¯0¯ ¯ Unity Center of Tulsa 19th & Boston 582-6624 743-GAYS Page 3 ¯ ¯ ¯ Gay/Lesbian Information Line Sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights ¯ 1338 E. 3rd Tulsa, Okla. 918-584-1308 Home of: Green Country Cloggers to~ �I Activism Gay Day at Big Al’s On Saturday, July 13th, Queer Nation-Tulsa held a protest in front of Big Al’s at 15th and Harvard. Queer Nation, A gay and Lesbian rightsactivist group, was responding to multiple complaints of harassment of employees and clientele on the basis of sexual orientation. Queer Nation is demanding that this behaviour cease. In addition, they are asking for a public letter of apology from the management to be printed in one of the daily Tulsa newspapers. A representative from Queer Nation indicated that while Big Al’s management did not concede to their demands on Saturday, the protest was successful in bringin the media’s attention to the situation. He also stated that Queer Nation will support an ongoing boycott of Big Al’s until the demands are met. Family of Faith MCC Broken Arrow P.O. Box 765 Broken Arrow 74013 (918) Page 4 Ok Philip Morris Boycott Ends The direct-action group AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) ended its yearlong boycott of Marlboro cigarettes and Miller beer May 30 after the products’ maker, Philip Morris Companies Inc., agreed to increase its contributions to AIDS service and research groups to $2.6 million from $1.3 million over the next four years. The agreement is Philip Morris’s effort to "walk a fine line" between AIDS activists and conservative U.S. senator Jesse Helms, said Rebecca Barfield, a tobacco industry analyst for First Boston Corp. The boycott had little effect on the firm’s stock prices or earnings, but the company was eager to come to terms with the activists because it worries about its public image, she said. Philip Morris is Helm’s largest corporate campaign donor, and the boycotters had wanted Philip Morris to cut off donations to him. Company spokeswoman Alice McGillion said Philip Morris would continue making the donations, even though it disagrees with Helms’s stances on AIDS issues. The settlement will induce other tobacco companies to increase their contributions to AIDS charities, predicted Zach Lyons, publisher of Boycott Monthly, a newsletter that monitors more than 100 boycotts nationwide. "The money is a drop in the bucket for Philip Morris," he said. "But the agreement should have broad ramifications because Philip Morris often sets the tone for corporate giving in the industry." -Taken from The Advocate 492-5845 to~ �t Local July TOHR Meeting The TOHR July meeting featured representatives from the Tulsa area AIDS The panel discusservice organizations. sion, mediated by Nancy McDonald, focused on descriptions of, and services provided by the attending organizations. The following individuals participated in the panel: Mary Collier & Harriet Westerman - SHANTI Terrye Williams - R.A.I.N. Diane Zike Interfaith Aids Ministries Sharon Thompson - DHS Nancy McTighe - HIV Concerns Group Janice Nichols - Aids Coalition of Tulsa Ric Harrison - TOHR Carol Hinkley - TACATE Sandy Hill - OU Medical Center Thank you to all speakers for coming out and telling us about your organizations! The meeting also featured a clip from the July 2nd 5 p.m. news broadcast on KOTV reporting on the Turkey Mountain situation. Individuals were encouraged to contact KOTV in protest of the .biased representation of homosexuals in the report. "Thank You" to Tool Box Thanks to Tool Box for it’s lighted inside marque reading "Write Editorials to the Tulsa Tribune." The message was a response to a recent anti-gay "Point of View" column in the Tulsa Tribune. It was a very thoughtful action and is much appreciated. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Lesbian and gay bars of Tulsa for their ceaseless efforts to educate our community on issues of importance to us all. United efforts make a strong community. Make Your Own Frames We Show You How ART & GIFT GALLERY CUS TOM FRA MING LARGE PRINT SELECTION 742-2109 The monthly Treasurer’s Report showed June expenses of . $1727.65 and income of $2676.00. TOHR opened the month with $1712.33 and closed the month with $2660.68. Other TOHR assets include a 6month CD with a balance of $7,000.00 and a 12-month CD with a balance of $8,354.49. 3512 S PEORIA (IN BROOKSIDE! F amo Of Mine August is half price "mini frame’" month at Frame of Minel Now is the time to get all of those little odds and ends together for framing. Get down to Frame of Mine early for the best selections. The shop offers do-it-yourself framing or custom framing by a qualified staff. BROOKSIDE JEWELERS No Owner: Page 5 Tena Scott Corner of 48th & Peoria, 743-5272 Excellent Line of Gold Jewelry 20% Off Authorized Selko Watches Full Jewelry and Watch Repair Interest Lay-A-Way Visa and Mastercard WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! Welcome Melody Rountree to~ �I Local 1991 Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade June 23 proved to be a happy, sunny day in Oklahoma City where thousands of people joined to show the pride they felt for bingo who and what they are. The crowd consisted of professionals and nonprofessionals, men and women, gays arid straights, and singles and couples. Tulsa represented itself through TOHR, bearing pink triangles that spelled out what the people were feeling, TULSA PRIDE. Local bars and entertainers were there in full strength with blasting music and honking horns. Parents FLAG members took to the streets to show their support of their gay children and friends. Even those on the side lines showed support l~y proudly waving rainbow flags. The parade was put in gear by a rousing speech from. Dr. Louis Young from Ada, OK.. She pointed out that in order for us to fight hatred we must all stand together. This is exactly what thousands did. The short walk through residential neighborhoods showed not only the people viewing, but the participants that it was pride that brought all of these people together, that it is pride that will keep them all standing with heads held high,, and it is pride that will keep them working for a better and brighter future. Those who missed the parade not only missed the after party at the Habana Inn, but they also missed the chance to swim in a sea of pride and know that they have every reason to being who and what they are. June 23rd proved that pride is more than just a four letter word. It is a feeling that has brought many people into the community and it is a feeling that will make many people happy to be there. KOTV Presents Story on "the Problem" of Gays in Parks On the July 2, 5:00 p.m. news on Channel 6, a story was presented by reporter Brent Hardin on the problems of public sex in local parks. The language of the piece described the removal of a group of people almost as much as the removal of sexual activities from local parks. It was also mentioned during the story that "officials say legitimate users would help keep the homosexuals away". Although it seems understandable that Tulsans want public sex removed from the park, it seems that all sexual activity needs to be removed from the park, not just homosexual sex. In addition, gays should not be stereotyped in their use of parks because of the actions from a few. Many of the men arrested in the parks, in fact, are married men. By the use of language such as the lead teaser (what gets you to watch the news cast) "The gays are gone but are they gone for good" and "The problems of gays meeting each other in parks has not gone away, it has just moved" you are using language that would not be used in describing other groups. Such use of language is unfair and is, in fact, a type of editorialization. Gays, as a group, meet in and use parks legitimately like other people. If Channel 6 represents the "spirit of Oklahoma" as it’s motto proclaims, we hope that Channel 6 will represent all of us Oklahomans. Please let Channel 6 know how you �I National I Auto Club Agrees To "Family Discount" For Same-Sex Couples In a settlement of a Seattle human rights complaint brought by a gay man, AAA Washington has extended its requirements for "associate" membership to include domestic partners and other residents of a "primary" member’s household. The auto club’s board of directors approved the settlement March 14. The discounted associate membership previously had been reserved for the primary member’s spouse or dependent children age 23 and under. Effective immediately, the change will be incorporated into AAA’s membership literature and direct mail advertising at its next printing, according to terms of the settlement. Civil rights attorneys say the settlement is the first in Washington state and one of only a few nationwide to prevent a business from discrimination against samesex couples. It is believed to make AAA Washington the first and only AAA chapter in the nation to formally accept same-sex partners as associate members. The settlement stems from a complaint made to the Seattle Human Rights Department March 1988 by Demian, a Seattle resident with a single legal name. In June..1990, the department determined that the former AAA policy discriminated on the basis of marital status when it told Demian that his domestic partner was ineligible for associate membership. Primary membership in the non-profit organizat.ion costs $45 for the first year; $35 for subsequent years. Associate membership costs only $17 yearly. Demian and his domestic partner of 10 years, Steve Bryant, purchased a AAA membership immediately following the board’s decision. The two men publish the nationally distributed Partners Newsletter for Gay &Lesbian Couples. "We welcome the opportunity to become AAA members under fair terms," said Demian. "It just didn’t make sense to buy two full memberships for the one vehicle we share." Page 7 But he emphasized, "This is a much larger victory. It means that AAA will now equitably serve a diversity of families, including extended families, seniors who share housing, and opposite- and same-sex domestic partners." The human rights department rejected AAA!’s defense that its former policy was warranted by "tradition and economic reasons." AAA alleged that serving spouses and dependents would be less expensive than serving other household residents. The auto club subsequently resisted compliance with the law for nearly three years until the day before the matter was to have gone before a Seattle hearing examiner. Seattle law prohibits marital status discrimination in public accommodations. Unlike. a similar state law, the Seattle ordinance specifically extends protection to cohabiting couples. Nonetheless, AAA says the new policy will apply throughout its service area, which includes Western Washington and most of Central Washing.ton. "We hope this settlement demonstrates to Seattle businesses that families of all descriptions including those comprised of same-sex partners must be afforded equal access to family discounts," said Demian. "Unfortunately, the discrimination we encountered with AAA is all too common," said Bryant, pointing to a national survey of 1,266 same-sex couples conducted by Partners. In the study, 20 percent of the female couples and 11 percent of the male couples said they had encountered membershiprelated discrimination. Partners offers a free summary of the survey results upon request. To get a copy, send a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope to Partners resource list, Box 9685, Seattle, WA 98109. �National I Good Sport The May issue of Golf Illustrated has a thorough and sympathetic piece on the difficulties faced by lesbian pro golfers. Excerpted from the new book about women and sports, Are We Winning Yet? by Mariah Burton Nelson (Random House), it details the conflicts faced by lesbian athletes: "Like the denial of physical pain, denial of affectional preferences is a tradeoff, an agreement to make a personal sacrifice in exchange for athletic reward." Nelson depicts the tensions between straight and lesbian women and between openly lesbian/gay fans and their often closeted golf idols. Praise the magazine for its inclusiveness (they’re sure to get negative mail on this, too!) Write AI Barkow, EdiIllustrated, Golf tor.in-Chief, Family Media Inc., 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016. March on Washington A gathering of lesbian and gay activists from twenty-two states decided on April 1993 as the date for the next National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. For n~ore information call 1-800-832-2889 or (212) 260-5652. -Taken from the Washington Blade CLARA NIPPER Sports and Therapeutic Massage Kind and Professional Service By Appointment Only 24-Hour Advance Cancellation Required To Excuse .Payment 918 587 8148 Rev. ALICE JONES. Pastor hair*design 74~-92M Palmer Drug Abuse Program We do confidential HIV testing and counseling. Regic~nal AIDS Inle~/alth Neh~tork Terry. Williams Coordinator, Eastern Oklahoma TACATE Resource Center 1601 S. Main, Suite 400. Tulsa. OK 73119-4zL53 (QIO) 583-3000 Page 8 711 S. Sheridan 832-7763 Please call for appointment. �I M~LE TULSA Page 9 I �Local TMMC Holds Elections The Tulsa Metropolitan Men’s Chorus (TMMC)-elected their officers -recently. TMMC’s officers, include Lewis G, President; Terry J, Director; Jimmy H, Accompanist; Rick M, Assistant Director; Ray C, Secretary and Jim M, Treasurer. Lewis said that TMMC is ready for performing. TMMC is also still in search of additional people for the group. Anyone interested in learning more about. TMMC is asked to call Lewis at 584-0839 or Terry at 7492075. Thank You TOPS Thank you to Randy at TOPS for ending gay pride month with a TOHR party at TOPS. Money from the door raised at total of $392 for TOHR. We appreciate your support. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: $10.0Q Limited Income/Student $20.00 Regular Member $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership $100.00 Sustaining Membership I am over 18 years of age. -__ I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list, --_ I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Name Address, City State Phone(option.al) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human .Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 10 ~ t~ � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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. 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 [1984-1993] OHR Reporter Volume 11 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a5e9611e11cd2c20b1523b9c84ae748e.pdf a5d494c355d155b10dc1a41642f7c3be PDF Text Text Volume Xll April 1992 APRIL MEETING The president of the Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus (OGLPC) will be the featured speaker at the April TOHR Meeting. Paul Thompson, who is also involved with the Gayly Oklahoman and the Oklahoma City Pride Week Committee, will discuss OGLPC activities and agenda. OGLPC engages in varied lobbying activities at the state capitol in hopes that state legislators will be more sympathetic to more aware of the problems facing Oklahoma gays and lesbians. The OGLPC President is anxious to field questions about his organization from TOHR members, and to begin to establish an OGLPC chapter in Tulsa. Since Mr. Thompson is also active in planning Oklahoma City Pride Week activities. This will be an excellent opportunity to begin coordination between the two cities for a truly meaningful state wide celebration in June. The TOHR monthly meeting will be held April 7 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be at the Helmerich Conference Center, second floor, at 12th and Trenton which is adjacent to Hillcrest Hospital. MONTHLY MOVIE NIGHT Roger Morris, TOHR Activities Director, has announced a new monthly TOHR event. The third Thursday of every month will be Classic Movie Night at the TOHR Office, starting at 7:30 p.m., members only. Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided. Seating will be provided, but is limited, so we suggest you bring a pillow. The price of admissions is one dollar. Our first showing will be thursday, April 16th. Happy viewing. Number IV FROM THE PRESIDENT There are many TOHR activities shaping up which I would like to discuss. HATE CRIMES STATISTICS -- We have recently received a package of material from The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force that will greatly assist us in using the TOHR Helpline to gather statistics on hate crimes. The package includes forms for the effective categorizing of gay/lesbian hate crimes ranging from verbal harassment to physical violence. The package also includes a very interesting booklet we plan to reproduce for everyone which describes appropriate defense methods in the event of a hate .motivated attack. We plan to advertise the face that the Helpline is a place to call to report hate crimes in the bars and elsewhere. In this way we c.~n con~.’bute to efforts to passa gay/lesbian hate crimes bill in the State Legislature. GAY PRIDE IN JUNE m We are considering holding the TOHR Follies during June as part of a Tulsa gay pride celebration. We have found a great place to hold it, The Adams Theatre at 15th and Delaware. The Executive Board is planning a March 31 meeting with local bar owners and other gay/lesbian related groups to try to coordinate a really great Gay Pride Celebration here in Tulsa. PHOBIE AWARDS -- The Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus is holding their annual Phobie Awardsbanquet on March 29 in Oklahoma City. TOHR is planning on sending a contingent as we are interested in creating a Tulsa chapter of the OGLPC so that we can engage legally in political and partisan activities. OTHER THINGS -- The HIV Resource Consortium which now houses TOHR’s bi-weekly Testing Clinic will be moving into permanent quarters of the Quadrangle office complex near 41st and Harvard. TOHR is considering moving the office to the consortium and perhaps sharing space with PFLAG. �Local SINGLE WOMEN’S GROUP IN PLANNING STAGES ¯ ¯ THE PASTE BOARD ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Are you a single gay woman looking for a discreet, confidential way to meet other single gay women for the purpose of networking and pursuing similar interests? If so, the SWAN may be just what you’re looking for! ¯ As my famous friend Moli says, gays and lesbians ¯ are always noted for being a day late and a dollar ¯¯ short. I did not receive many features this month, ¯ therefore they couldn’t be printed. ¯ ¯ SWAN is the Single Women’s Activity Network, a group currently being formed to allow single gay women to meet and network in a confidential atmosphere. Also, if enough interest is shown, interest/activity groups may be formed. If anyone wants to do feature writing, please contact Roger, Kevin, or Ted. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ THOUGHTFORTHE MONTH: ¯ ¯ More information will be available in the next newsletter. Stay tuned! ¯ When you are pleased with yourself, silence ¯ ¯ ¯ from valued ones is like break with no honey. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ mR WM ¯ ¯ ANN LANDERS WANTS TO HEAR FROI YOU In her March 8th column, Ann Landers received a letter from a writer concerned about attitudes toward gays. The writer wanted to know if the new scientific discoveries relating genetics to sexual orientation could help people better understand gays. Ann writes: "Many straight people believe homosexuality is a curse and that gays are miserable. Some homosexuals may agree with them. I, however, have heard from gays who consider homosexuality a ’special bonus’. So, let’s settle that question once and for all. I’d like to ask the gay community how it feels about this." ¯ ¯ Volume Xll, Number IV April 1992 Official Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 (918) 743-GAYS TOHR Board Kevin Portz Rick Phillips Jan~ Sandra Payne Kelly Kirby Bert McAulay Carol Kemp Roger Morris Ted Holland President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Fund Raiser Coordinator Public Affairs Director Activities Director Helpline Coordinator Reporter Editor Ann wants every homosexual to send a card indicating either ’Yes, I’m glad I’m gay’ or "No, I would rather be straight.’ Send your cards to: Ann LanderS, P. O. Box 11562, Chicago, IL 60611-0562. Page 2 t~P �LESBIANS ON PATROL KELLY W. KIRBY Certified Public Accountant A judge in Texas today struck down the state "sodomy" law, and barred the City of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department from using the law as a basis for rejecting lesbian and gay applicants. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by Lambda Legal Defense on behalf of Mica England, a former Tulsan now living in Dallas, who was denied work as a police officer because of the Dallas Police Department’s declared policy of discriminating against lesbians and gay men. Income tax return preparation The judge’s order takes effect immediately, and means that neither the state nor the city may enforce the "sodomy" law in any way, whether in citizens" bedrooms or as a pretext for denial of employment. O~heE services available inoluding In March 1989, Mica England interviewed in her home town of Tulsa for a position on the Dallas Police Force. She was not allowed to complete the interviewing process because the DPD "doesn’t hire gays". Individual returns Large or small Electronic filing available for faster refunds Partnerships Corporations Estates and trusts Monthly, quarterly or annual recordkeeping Financial statements Loan applications Bank reconciliation Sales and payroll taxes Estate planning 9933 East 16th Suite 104 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74128 Phone (918) 663-9399 ¯ ¯ ¯ MCC Tulsa ""’. Boobs. tore featuring Oklahomans for Human Right~ pins posters for more info write or call 1623 N. Maplewood 838-1715 Page HELPLINE New in town? Having problems? Need referrals? The TOHR Gay Information Line is her~ for you. We offer a wide variety of referralsrom legal and medical to AIDS, TOHR and bar information. l’he helpline is staffed 7 days a week U:UU- l U’UU p.m. �J Dates J TOH.R,, E..ven.t s Wednesday, April 1 Alternatives Pizza Party and Planning Meeting, Mazzio’s Pizza, 41st and Peoria, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 TOHR Meeting Guest speaker Paul Thompson of OGLPC speaks, Helmerich Conference Center, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9 Alternatives m Bowling at Riverlanes, Cost: $1.50 per game with a $1.00 shoe rental, 6711 S. Lewis, 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 13 Alternatives $1.00 movie at Fontana, meet in front of box office, 51st and Memorial, 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 13 PFLAG m Monthly Meeting, 6:30 for New Members, Regular Meeting at 7:30, call 749-4901 for meeting place Tuesday, April 21 Alternatives Intuitive Readings by Brenda Winkler and Nahu, Peace of Mind, Cost: $10.00 for 12 minute reading, 1401 E. 15th, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 Alternatives . Picnic and Miniature Golf, Jungle Safari, Cost: $2.00 for 18 holes, sandwiches, chips and pop will be provided, 8235 E. Admiral, 6:3C gowns for later use. GARAGE SALE SUCCESS TOHR partidpated in the annual Tulsa’s Largest Garage Sale on March 7 at the fairgrounds. It was an exciting day of interaction with Tulsa’s other non-profit organizations. TOHR netted $574.37 from the day’s sales. Lessons were learned, for instance, we learned that heterosexuals will buy any thing, including test tube warmers, rotten mink coats and old Benihana Restaurant drink glasses. Some of the TOHR volunteers also found a great selection of prom dresses and evening Page 4 There were many TOHR volunteers who helped make the day a success. Thanks to Roger, Ed, Sandra, Nancy, Joe, Kevin, Dan and Rick for all their hard work. An extra special thanks to Beth Persac for coordinating our booth and insuring that the day was a complete success. We look forward to participating in the 1993 sale. VOLLEYBALL Non-sponsored volleyball begins in April. We play every Sunday (weather permitting) at 1700 Riverside Dr. at 3:00 p.m. Come play, watch or cheer. t~ �[ ] DEAR MOLLY A GAY hND LESBIAN ADWCE COLUMN Dear Molly, I am 23 and I think I’m gay. I’ve dated lots of guys but I still think women are attractive. I’ve never really gone all the way with the opposite sex, and I’m wondering what it would be like. Do you think I should pursue this or just be one of the boys? --numb nuts 1519 EAST 15TH ST. C~ROS & G~FTS DAVE S. McGEE TUt SA. OK 74120 584-7486 Dear Nuts, We have a surefire test for you. The next time you get gum on your shoe, take not of how you check it out. If you pick your foot up in front of you, you probably should try fishing. If you pick that heel up behind you like a ballerina, the curtsy while you’re thinking, it saves time. Regional Dear Ms. Mildew, What’s the best way to meet other men? I’m tired of the bar scene because all I meet are flakes or pissy boys. Got any suggestions? Oh, by the way, I think I’m gay. mlooking Dear looking, Call KOTV Channel 6 and ask them which is currently hotter, Turkey Mountain or Riverside. Dear Moli, I am a 33 year old lady who has never had sex. My life is a bore but my best friend suggests we join a new group in town called LICS. Can you help? --Lady Without AIDS interfaith Terwe Williams Coordinator, Eastern Oklahoma P.O. Box 35373, Tulsa, OK 7 .~153-5373 (918) 749-4195 FAX (918) 749-4213 Hotline 749-4901 Parents FLAG/Tulsa l:~r~nl~ & Ftlen~s ot’Lesbtans & Gavt 5147 South Ham’ard Sutte 203 Tulsa. OK 74135 Dear Lady Without, Wake up and smell the coffee go, go ,go go. By the way UCS stands for Ladies In Comfortable Shoes. Sludi0 by Patrick 492-7209. 741-8676 Page Network �Features JEEZ! I THOUGHT EVERYONE LOVED THAT MADONNA TAPE. EITHER A SNAKE GOT IN HERE OR SOMEONE IS NOT AS TIRED AS HE THOUGHT. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for the next 12 months! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below: $20.00 Regular Member $10.00 Limited Income/Student $100.00 Sustaining Membership $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership __ I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. .... I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Name Address City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to T©HR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 6 to~ � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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. 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 [1984-1993] OHR Reporter Volume 12 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/af028916149ead12533d43e1d6d081d0.pdf 6a81822de23608330c4141e31a439693 PDF Text Text t reporter September 1993 ~" Volume 13 ~, Number 9 Official Publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights TOHR Enters Its 14th Year! TOHR has been serving the lesbian/gay/bisexual community in Tulsa and Green Country for 14 years. The membership is comprised of dedicated, courageous, consdentious and caring women and men and has been for the last decade-and-a-half. As you know, for us to continue to offer all of these wonderful services TOHR needs YOU... and your money. The cost of membership and a few hours volunteering is a small price to pay for the tremendous benefits you have to offer to other lesbian/gay/bisexual people. Due entirely to your generous contributions of effort, tL,’ne, talent, and money TOHR has prospered and served to educate and inform not only the lesbian/gay/bisexual community but the community at large. Just helping one person to come out or to seek counseling or to help someone new in town orient themselves is a veD" rewarding ~eeling. Over the years TOHR has touched many thousands of lives. Events such as the Follies, the Benefit Auction, Garage Sale, Gay Pride Week, etc. have entertained us and enriched our lives. The equivalent of your membership dues pays for several hundred calls to the HelpI.ine, prints many reporters or helps rent the space for a safe, free, and confidential testing clinic. The seNices TOHR offers have been a valuable resource in northeastern Oklahoma. The HelpLine answers an average of 500 calls per month. The H1V Clinic tests and counsels 80 people per month. The Reporter has kept you informed of issues and events that matter to you and has advertised establishments and services with whom you prefer doing business. Speakers Bureaus have educated heterosexuals of who we are and many have bravely come foah in public to discuss issues pertinent to us. And our monthly meetings have provided you with useful information that is not otherwise offered in Tulsa. Damn, I sound like PBS! The point is... ’Tis the season for renewing membership dues and thinking about your role in our community. The HelpLine, Clim’c, and Reporter can use you on a regular basis. The program and activities committees can always use warm bodies. The ’94 executive board needs nominees-NOW[ Do yourself a favor. Give freely of your heart. It’ll come back to you. mm m m nm mm m m mm mm mm m m n m mm m mmm m mm mmm mm u m m mm m m mmm mn m mmu m m mm m mmm mm m mm m,- ( Membership ApplicaUon Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Please accept payment as described below: Membership~l $20 $10 Regular Limited Membership IncOme/Student r-I . me City Phone(optional). Signature ~] Smt~ Zip I would like t~ volunteer help with $35 Organizational/Household Membership $1 O0 Sustaining Membership [~1 I am currently receiving the TOHR Reporter. I am not on the mailing list. Make cherkpayable to: Tulsa Oldahomarador Huraan Rights Donatior~ area’/burro TO/-!R o~rset members/~fe~ are Tax~!e �Youth and Adults Working Together TOHR’s September and October programs address lesbian/gay/ bisexual youth and the role (model) that adults play in nurturing healthy young people. September’s meeting will focus on contributions adults can make in preparing young lesbian/gay/bisexuals for the challenges of living as a minority among the majority. Beth Palmer, a licensed professional counselor with the Oklahoma Department of Health, will discuss helping youth live with their diversity within the educational environment. October’s meeting will address this issue from young people’s perspectives. Featured guests from the newly formed lesbian/gay/ bisexual support group of Youth Services ofTulsa will present the new program and answer questions. TOHR is back to its normal meeting schedule after a summer hiatus. Tuesday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m. is once again "Sodal Time" with the program beginning at 7 p.m. at the H1ViRC, 4154 S. Harvard, lower level. HIV/RC Counselors’ Quarterly In-Service Meeting to be held HIV TESTING CUNIC EVERY THURSDAY EVENING 7-8:30 PM Sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights 4154 S. Harvard, Suite H-l, Quadrangle Building ATTENTION HIV/RC VOLUNTF..F.~! TOHR’s quarterly meeting of volunteers will be held on Monday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will cover general clinic opera,on and give volunteers a chance to meet each other. Because of staggered schedules many volunteers do not get the opportunity to meet their peers and discuss Clinic issues. b-M/comer of 41st and Harvard SW comer of office complex Tina Alfonso, a representative of the Oklahoma Department of Health, will discuss issues related to confidentiality. "The meeting will serve two purposes," said Roger Morris, HIV/ RC clinic director, "to update volunteers on the important topics of confidentiality and safety and to say thanks to volunteers for the selfless job that they do." ANONYMOUS Refreshments will be served and volunteers will have the opportunity to unwind a line. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer/counselor for the H1V/RC call Roger at 7494194. Da3~*ne Testing Tuesday and Thursday by Appointment- Call 7494194 �Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights 7UI Annual Benefit & AucUon October 111h, 1993 "WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER" TOHR’S seventh annual fund raising ’gayla’, is in unison with National Coming Out Day, Monday, October 11, 1993. This year’s spectacular event will take place on the 15th floor of the historic Mid-Continent Tower, 4th & S. Boston, downtown Tulsa, OK. At 6 p.m., you enter the glamorous rna_~le halls of the Tower’s lobby and are whisked by private elevator to the 15th floor. The silent auction begins, with fabulous gifts from everyone and ROYAL TIU//EL eveD’where. "For All Your Travel Needs" Tree to the theme WVe’re All In This Together," you enjoy cocktails with Mends on the terra-cotta tiled balcony, surrounded by gargoyle like spires and the sounds of show tunes played live. Light cuisine will be provided by local restaurants. A raffle will feature two wonderful prizes and the au~on items will be t~fts, goods and services from local merchants and national stars. This evening’s entertainment is at no charge and is open to the public. Call Bill or John 918-496-2410 6927 S. Canton TOHR provides Tulsa Oklahoma’s Gay and Lesbian community with social activities, an information and crisis help line, an H1VAIDS testing and counseling center, plus speaking out on human rights violations effecting the community. Cuisine and auction items are still needed for the event; to donate or for more information on the evening, contact this year’s committee chairperson, Steve Ebefle at (918)587-7222. to . Plan now to make this year’s National Coming Out Day special and join your friends in TOHR’s striking celebration, Monday, October 11, 1993. TOHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152, FAX (918)587-4977. HelpUne New in Town? Having Problems? Need Referrals? We will help premot~ your business. Call today for free adverlising. ¯ HELP THYSELR TOHR fields calla for an on-going discrimination survey. If you ever feel you are being discriminated against, please contact, the HelpLine at 743-a,297. The TOHR Gay Information Une is here for you. Also, TOHR tracks hate crimes statistics. If you are, or someone you know is, ever a victim of a hate crime, this information is very valuable. Please call and let a volunteer know° and medical to AIDS, TOHR and bar information. The HelpUne is staffed 7 days a week, 8-10 PM We offer a wide variety of referrals -- from legal 743-4u2 9 7s And if you move or are having problems receiving your Repoffer, call to provide a change of address or to verify your adding. Volunteers are always welcome! Entrepreneurs---Don’~ forget~Roferrals from ~e HelpIJne are offered £zee of charseo 3 �Black and Whito to Grant Groen Black and White Charities, Inc. was honored to present: ’The Black and White-Plus One Color ’93 Ball." We feel the event was Puppy Pause a great success and want to thank all who contributed, time, money, energy and enthusiasm-all it takes to make an event of this size such a knockout. 106~N South Mingo Tulsa, Oklahoma 74112 The committee is making available a grant of up to $5,000. This 918 / 836-7626 Tenye Wlllams Coorclina~. Eostem ~o P.O. Box 35373. Tuba. OK 7÷153-$373 (91|) 749.419S FAX (918) 749-4~!3 grant must be used to fund AIDS research--we would prefer that the research be performed in Oklahoma, although this is not man&toW. The completed grant form must be returned to the address below no later than midnight October 22, 1993. A medical advisory committee has been appointed-they are: Sally J. Berger, M.D.; Gerard J. McNulty, M.D.; and Lowell J. Robertson, M.D. Their job is to scrutinize the applications and award the appropriated grant money however they see fit. Should no one apply for a grant, or the medical advisory committee feels there is no worthy or pertinent research applications; the grant money will be equally divided to the Visiting Nurses of Tulsa, and the HIV Resource Center. For more information about the grant, or to request an application, please write at: BLACK AND WHITE CHAR.rrI~, INC. P.O. BOX 14001 TULSA, OKId~OMA 74159 Grant applications will be available in or before October 1, 1993. KELLY H. KIRBY The deadline for receipt will be midnight October 22, 1993. Winners will be announced on November 1st. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT NSU DiscdminalJon Survey Dear TOHR Members, Although it has been some time, the T.O.H.R. project is slfll in progress. The final report should be completed sometime in the following month. My thanks for your cooperation, and honesty. Hopefully, the techniques used in this study will be a pilot for future measures of discrimination. QUALITY AND TIMELY SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT... WITH A SMILE! 9933 East 16th, Suite 104 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74128 (918) 663-9399 A copy of the final report will be mailed to this address upon completion. Sincerely, Michael R. Farmer �The 1st Annual "Feast with Friends" An At-Honm Fundraiser for the NAMES "Feast with Friends," the Tulsa NAMES Project’s signature response to file !~IDS crisis promises to be a glorious event. Join Tulsa’s most celebrated hosts & hostesses who will be having dinner parties for their Mends-using their own guest lists-to raise awareness and money to bring the Quilt to Tulsa and more importantly, to assist people in the Tulsa area living with HIV/AIDS. Can something as simple as a having your friends over for dinner change the world?. Host a party and see. Each Feast with Friends host will have a dinner party (for 8 or 800) on September 18. Your friends. Your food. Hot dogs or haute cuisine, black tie or blue jeans. Fried chicken or chicken cordon bleu. In exchange for your hospitality each guest will bring a donation for the Tulsa Chapter of the NAM~ Project. After dinner, join us for a spectacular dessert finale courtesy of area chefs on the Fifteenth floor of the Mid Continent Tower. We will have exciting information about the "Remember... in December" display, wonderful ent~ent, and an oppon’unity to view many sections of the Quilt. Anyone can be a host. Diversity is the key. We supply the invitations and envelopes. You supply the friends. Feast with Friends will bring people of various backgrounds, races, creeds and colors together in a rare and remarkable way. If you are interested in hosting a dinner In your home, neighborhood or church, please call 918-748-3111. Everyone can be a part of this beautiful show of support in our very special community. NAMES PROJECT T~ AREA Post Office Box 3181 Tulsa. OK 74101-3181 ? It o] £ C T Phone: 918-748-3111 mJ Tulsa to Host Display Of the NAMES Project--AiDS Memorial Quilt 3rd- 5U1 A three day display of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, an international memorial to those who have died of AIDS, will open Friday December 3, at the Tulsa Convention Center. In preparation for this event the Tulsa Area NAMES Project Chapter is sponsoring Sewing Bees to be held the third Saturday of each month. Persons interested in making a panel for the AIDS Memorial Quilt can receive guidance by attending the Sewing Bees or by contacting the Tulsa Area NAMES Project Chapter. For information and locations call 918-748-3111, or write P.O. Box 3181 Tulsa, OK 74101-3181. The local display will feature about 1,000 three-foot by six-foot S.T.I.R. (Studen of Tu a for baemerson mgMs) panels, each commemorating the life of someone who has died of AIDS. Panels are made by friends, fami~ members and lovers, and include a wide variety of materials from a favorite t-shirt to photographs to teddy bears. The panels are just a portion of the S.T.LK is a newly reactivated organization at the University of Tulsa. S.T.I.K provides gay/lesbian/bisexual students in the Tulsa area support and social, educational, and political activities. The group sponsors educational a~vities at the University of Tulsa to inform the public about issues and also provides discussions and 23,000 panels that make up the entre AIDS Memorial Quilt. The NAMES Project Foundation displays portions of the Quilt worldwide to encourage visitors to better understand and respond to the AIDS pandemic, to provide a positive means of expression speakers at its weekly meetings that are of special interest to gay/ lesbian/bisexual students. The group also engages in political activities, such as visibility campaigns and other demonstrations on the University of Tulsa campus. S.T.I.K meets at the Canterbury for those grieving the deaths of a loved one, and to raise funds for Center for United Ministry’. The Canterbury Center is an ecumenical campus ministry that is committed to issues of social justice Nobel Prize in 1989. In 1990, Common Threads, a feature-length and human rights. If you have any questions regarding this organization you may call 918-583-9780. S.T.I.K believes that a void exists in the Tulsa area community for gay/lesbian/bisexual young people, and they are tD’ing to fill that void and support their peers with a -~nfe and afiming place to go as they discover their sexuality. people living with HIV and .AIDS. The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt was nominated for a documentary film about the Quilt, won an Academy Award. Since 1987, more than three million people have visited the Quilt, and more than $1.2 million has been raised for AIDS service organizations throughout North America. "Assisting the Tulsa area hn the second decade of the AK)S epidemiU �Fand j of Faflh Sponsors Co-dependency Support Group Mariat) l-Enk" A co-dependency support group meets at Family of Fain Metropolitan Community Church every Thursday evening at 7..30 p.m. Pan) Crock(~ It is often difficult for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered persons to find an outlet to explore their journeys in a community so focused on heterosexuality as the normative. This is an ¯ opportunity for outreach, not only for the people of our church family, but to individuals in the greater Tulsa and surrounding areas who may be searching for a "safe" place to explore their feelings. Within this setting, a person’s feelings are treated with confidentiality, with dignity and respect. I’(1. IJox .3B?. ¯ 500 W. A .h’/)k’s, OK ?,lO.J7 "Alten lUVe Weekend" Co-depehdency has been defined many different ways. Perhaps the simplest and most accurate way to define it is, "Co-dependency is a response to prolonged exposure to another’s chemical dependency or process addiction." The idea is that addiction affects the entire family system. People at most risk for being codependent are children and spouses of chemically dependent and/ or addicted persons. How do you know if you might be co-dependent? Here are some signs: Cleaning up the user’s messes and predicaments. Making excuses for the addict’s behavior. Not talking (about the addict’s use or behavior) to avoid arguments. Lying to protect the chemically dependent or process addicted person. Alternative Weekend Camp Out and Canoeing Adventure. A Lesbian!Gay Exclusive Event - By Resergation Only - September I0-12, 1993 Bring your guitars and other musical instruments.., let’s make music! Volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, croquet, swimming, fishing" biking (bring your own), hot showers, dean restrooms, moonlight walks, and fireside talks. Firewood, ice, t-shirts, snacks, and soft drinks available at the office. CAMPING FEE (All Weekend) $10.00 Per Person CANOE SATURDAY $10.00 Per Person TUBE FLOAT Err’HER DAY $ 5.00 Per Person Paid resewa~ions must be postma~d no hter fl’~an September 3,1993. This set of behaviors allow the chemically dependent person and/or process addict to continue in their addiction without suffering the consequences that might motivate them to seek treatment. Co-dependents may become so overly-concerned with the addict that they fail to take-care of their own wants and needs. Like addiction, co-dependency is progN, ssive and will only get worse unless treated. Upon arrival stop at the office to check-in. Groups camping together please indicate group name on your reservation. Camping space, is abundant. Length of the float trips will depend upon river conditions at the time. We all take a chance on the weather together. (Sorry, no refunds.., but substitutions are acceptable) Gate doses at midnight Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday. Help spread the word! Let’s come together to build a healthy community! We are interested in your ideas and needs. Please don’t hesitate to make suggestions or come prepared to share resources. for $I5.00. Bring your business cards, information on activities and events, bulletin board stuff. Beginning Aug~ 19, there will be a Terry Kellogg video series. Family of Faith will continue to dedicate Thursday evenings to hhis ~ process with ongoing proganm’ti~ and sharing opportunities. Family of Faith is located at 500 W. A Street, Jenks, OK. Pastor is Rev. Marian Fmlc Minister of Care is Rev. Pam Crocker. For further information call: 918-2984MCC or 918-665-1038. Submitted by, Mary Blake Something to sell? Pottery, t-shirts, jewelry, etc.? Set up a booth Responsible drinking acceptable,., responsible behavior expected! Please respect the rights & space of others. We are here to have an "Exdusivety Pleasant" weekend. Drive safely! "SEE YOU IN SEFIEMBER" Altemalive Weekend 1993 Sycamore Landing Hwy. 69 NoV-th Drawer H Noel, Missouri 64854 Phone (417) 475°6460 .Ask For Arm �TOHR Reporter ¯ Volume 13 . Number 9 . September 1993 Offidal Publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights COMING SOON!! P.O. Box 52729 . Tulsa OK ¯ 74152 . 918-743-G4AzY~S7 The Gathering Place Members’ Representatives Kelly Kirby President Beth Palmer 1st Vice President Roger Morris 2nd Vice President Tandy Sammer Secretary Paul Shuyler Treasurer Ric Kirby For persons with HIV/AIDS Activities Director Owen Thomas HelpLine Coordinator Ruben Garda Reporter Editor PO Box 4699 Tulsa Oklahoma 74159-0699 Phone 918-646-5555 Library Openin8 Movies August 2,1993 Friends 11 aan. - 4 p.m. Sharin8 Mon.-Wed.-Fri. Relaxation 4154 South Harvard Fellowship HIV Resource Center Arts & Crafts Lower Level Basement Home Video Wanted for Two Film Projecls from general home, work or leisure life. Each submitted event should not exceed 3 minutes. Nudity will be accepted for consideration only when accompanied by written permission of the person appearing in the video, and may be edited at the discretion of the producers. Entertainers are required to authorize release in writing of performance video footage. VIDEOtaping by K.C., a San Frandsco-based, lesbian-owned home video production company, is seeking VHS footage for two projects: "Universal Pride," a montage of glimpses into the gay pdde celebrations of Gay America in towns large and small, and UAmerica’s Gayest Homo Videos," a video funfest celebrating the more hilarious moments of gay and lesbian life. "Universal Pride" producers are looking for meaningful, colorful and festive footage from Pride Week activities in dties all across America, ranging from rural and small-town community gatherings and picnics, to growing celebrations of mid-sized dties, to the huge week-long celebrations in our biggest dties. Actual parade footage will be given first consideration, as well as images depicting both gay men and lesbians in a variety of activities and lifestyle cultures for an inclusive, universal appeal. Political, costumed, energetic, upbeat and musical footage are espedally encouraged. Length should not exceed 10 total minutes of usable images for consideration, as many regions of the country are anticipated to be represented. Videotape footage will be accepted for judging until October 31, 1993, and finalists will be notified of their inclusion by December 31, 1993. All finalists will receive a "Universal Pride" t-shirt and a full-length video cont,’ring their accepted footage. Send entries, including your name, mailing address and telephone number (entries without this information will automatically be disqualified), and whether your entD" is for "Universal Pride" or "America’s Gayest Homo Videos" (or both) to: VIDEOtaping by K.C., 223 Granada Avenue, San Francisco, Califomia 94112. Judging derisions are final, and video entry footage cannot be returned. Both videos will be available to the general gay and lesbian public beginning March 1, 1994 through mail order. Inquiries about "Universal Pride" and "America’s Gayest Homo "America’s Gayest Homo Videos" producers are looking for video footage of actual events (not staged), including out-takes from comedy and theatrical events, hilarious personal moments, public events and celebrations, and especially funny moments Videos" may be directed in writing to K.C. Frogge, VIDEOtaping ~ K.C., 223 Granada Avenue, San Frandsco, CA 94112, or by. telephoning (415) 585-I698 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific Time. 7 �TOHR Reporter ~’ PO Box 52729 Tulsa OK 74152 NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID TULSA, OK PERMIT NO. 259 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cd8c0a451b90be20aa79718f2b78a2f6.pdf 8f55d0b63a1f15c0fa14848a6ccf9163 PDF Text Text t reporter October 1993 . Volume 13 ¯Number 10 Official Publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights TOHR’s 7th Annual Benefit & Auction October 11th, 1993 WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER and TOHR’S seventh annual fund raising ’gayla’, is celebrated in unison with National Coming Out Monday, October 11, 1993. This year’s spectacular event begins at 6 p.m. and willtake place on the 15th floor of the historic Mid-Continent Tower, 4th & S. Boston, downtown Tulsa. The silent auction begins, with fabulous gifts from everyone and everywhere including fine art works, precious gems and an assortment of quality items to suit everyone’s budget. True to the theme "We’ re All In This Together," you enjoy cocktaiLq with friends~on the terra-cotta tiled balcony, surrounded by gargoyle like spires and the sounds of show tunes played live. Light cuisine will be provided by local restaurants at no charge. A raffle will feature two wonderful prizes and the auction items will be gifts, goods and services from local merchants and national stars. This evening’s entertainment is free and open to the public. TOHR provides Tulsa Oklahoma’s gay and lesbian community with social and educational activities, an information and crisis help line, an HIV-AIDS testing and counseling center, plus speaking out on issues of human rights affecting the community. Cuisine and auction items are still needed for the event; to donate or for more information on the evening, contact this year’s committee chairperson, Steve Eberle at (918)587-7222. do,,atton. Plan now to make this year’s National Coming Out Day special and join your friends in TOHR’s striking celebration, Monday, October 11,1993. TOHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tu]sa, OK 74152, FAX (918)587-4977. ¯ �Youth and Adults Working Together KELLY H. ,KIRBY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT QUALITY AND TIMELY SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT... W1TH A SMILE! 9933 East 16th, Suite 104 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74128 (918) 663-9399 PART II TOHR’s September and October programs were designed to address lesbian/gay/bisexual youth and the roles that adults play in nurturing healthy young people. September’s meeting focused on contributions educators can make in preparing young lesbian/gay/bisexuals for the challenges of living as a minority among the majority. Beth Palmer, a licensed professional counselor with the Oklahoma Department of Health, discussed helping youth live with their diversity within the educational environment. October’s meeting will feature Lisa Pottorf, Volunteer Coordinator with Youth Services of Tulsa. Ms. Pottorf will discuss Youth Services Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual educational services and support group. "Adult volunteers are trained to facilitate groups that discuss coming out and other issues," Ms. Pottorf said. "Our focus is to ensure that teens aged 15-20 are provided a safe place to meet with positive role models. Tuesday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. is "Social Time" with the program beginning at 7 p.m. at the HIV/RC, 4154 S. Harvard, Suite H-l, lower level. Overlooked Opinions A Chicago based market]’ng firm targets gays and lesbians for products and services HIV TESTING CLINIC EVERY THURSDAY EVENING 7-8:30 PM Sponsored by Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights 4154 S. Harvard, Suite H-l, Quadrangle Building SW comer of 41st and Harvard SW comer of office complex ANONYMOUS Daytime Tesl~g Tuesday and Thursday by Appoiniment o Call 749-4194 Perhaps you’ve heard about the Made in Gay America catalog and Community Spirit Long Distance service. Made in Gay America showcases the finest products from America’s gay-owned and gay-friendly companies. The firm hopes to promote visibility and demonstrate the strength of our community by directing our hard-earned dollars toward gay, lesbian, and AIDS causes. TOHR can become one of those causes. A full 10% of all net proceeds from Made in Gay America benefit recognized gay and AIDS charities, and are distributed by an independent accounting source. Shoppers can choose from a list of groups, or may write in a preferred charity -- including TOHR. Your can order the catalog by calling 1-800-USA-GAYS tollfree. Community Spirit is a long distance calling program designed for our community. Rates are lower than AT&T, Sprint, or MCI and, 2% of long-distance charges are donated to the gay, lesbian, bi or HIV organization of your choice. There are no membership fees or monthly minimums and a free callintg card is offered. Community Spirit pays any switching fees up to $5. Rates are 13.9 cents/minute for the first 60 minutes each week and 9.9 cents/minute for additional minutes for any interstate call after 5 p.m. weekdays or anytime on weekends - with no fees or restrictions. -- Order by calling 1-800-IT’S-OURS. �Senate Confirms Two More Nominees Earlier this month the Senate confirmed two more Clinton nominations of importance to the lesbian and gay community. Bruce A. Lehman, an openly gay man, was confirmed to be Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks. Thomas Payzant was confirmed after much inflammatory debate and anti-gay rhetoric by a vote of 72 to 27 to be Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education in the Department of Education. Mr. Payzant, while serving as San Diego Schools Superintendent, forbade the Boy Scouts from meeting in public school facilities during the school day because their discriminatory policy against gays violated San Diego’s Human Rights Ordinance. These Successes came after the pioneering victory that occurred when openly lesbian Roberta Achtenberg was confirmed as our new Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Oklahoma Lesbian/Gay Achives In attempting to provide an up-to-date and thorough history of the Oklahoma gay movement, members of the community have donated information to the Historical Archives, sponsored by the Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus. One of the goals of the archives is to preserve historical information on the development of the gay and lesbian community by members of the community whq participated in those events. Individuals may donate any information, photos, written material or video tapes to the archives. Information has already begun to come in from many areas across the state. "One of the things I hope will happen at some point is that the Archives can even acquire videos, such as Desert Hearts, Taxi Zum Klo, Outrageous, etc., that were made for the mainstream public, but are gay-themed, said OGLPC co-chair Paul Thomp"Every day, more and more young people are coming out and everything they know about being gay is something the straight world told them," said Thompson. "There needs to be a place where young people can go and learn their history and discover their roots." Financial or material donations can be made by calling (405) 235-1634, or by mailing to Historical Archives, P.O. Box 61186, OKC, OK 73146. Please call before mailIng material for the Archive. Simply Equal Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Sunday, October 10 at the Silver Star at 6 pro. HeipUne New in Town? Having Problems? Need Referrals? We will help promote your business. Call today for free advertising. The TOHR Gay Information Une is here for you. We offer a wide variety of referrals -- from legal and medical toAIDS, TOHR and bar information. The HelpUne is staffed 7 days a week, 8-10 PM 743-4 2A9 7s Volunteers are always welcorne! HELP YOURSELF! TOHR fields cells for an on-going discrimination survey. If you ever feel you are being discriminated against, please contact, the HelpUne at 743-4297. Also, TOHR tracks hate crimes statistics. If you are, or someone you know is, ever a victim of a hate crime, this information is very valuable. Please call and let a volunteer know. And if you move or are having problems receiving your Reporter, cell to provide a change of address or to verify your address. Entrepreneurs--Don~ forget--Referrals from the HelpLJne are offered free of charge. �AIDS WALK ’93 A Five-K#ometer Walka~xm BenefilJng AIDS Services Here are some suggestions to make the walk successful and pleasant: Before the walk sign up as many sponsors as you can~ Anyone can sponsor you - your friends, family members, coworkers, neighbors or even strangers. Set yourself a goal of raising at least $100. Ask each sponsor for at least two dollars per kilometer (which equals $10) or for as much as $,50 per kilometer or more. Ask your sponsors to PAY WHEN THEY PLEDGE. This will Fight the Right Conference WHY FIGHT THE RIGHT? The fight for Lesbian and Gay rights is intensifying in Oklahoma. Focus on the Family conducted a one day Community Impact Seminar in Tulsa in July of this year. A similar seminar is scheduled for Oklahoma City the week before our conference. These seminars proved successful in the passage of Amendment 2, which called for taking away equal rights for gays and lesbians in Colorado. HOW DO WE FIGHT’/ In any fight it is important to know the enemy and to develop a strategy that ensmes victory. Simply Equal chapters around the state and the Herland Sister’s Resource Center are cosponsoring a two day conference in Oklahoma City on October 23 and 24. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP." It will _emphasize two tracks: Media and Grassroots Organizing. Workshops slatedfor the conference include: Media 101: Basics of effective press relations Media 201: Advanced tactics fer press relations The Right WingD Know your enemy Introduction to opposition research Introduction to Grassroots organizing Organizing and networking with communities of color Network building within the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual communities PRESENTERS: Robert Bray is the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s (NGLTF) Fight the Right Media Director. Scott Nakagawa is the NGLTF’s Fight the Right Organizing Director. Suzanne Pharr is a lecturer and community organizer with the Women’s Project. GOALS FOR ENDORSERS: 1. A commitment to send members of their organization 2. A contribution of $65.00 to help defray costs of the conference. 3. Attending the conference mapping session with the presenters on Friday evening October 22, 1993. (The location of this meeting will be announced later. Depending on How many people are going to attend). ALL ENDORSERS WILL HAVE THEIR NAMES LISTED IN THE CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK. For more information or clarification call Howard Harris, 405521-0870. speed the money to the fight against AIDS and allow you to avoid making a second trip to collect the money. Ask sponsors to pay with a check payable to Walk This Way P/FLAG. The canceled cheek is their receipt. Rain or Shine, come to Veterans’ Park, 18th & Boulder on Sunday, October 10. Bring the sponsor form and all prepaid pledges with you to the Walk from noon to one. Most people will take about I hour to walk the 5 kilometers (3. 1 miles). After the first few kilometers, you will probabl~ begin to get warm. We recommend dressing in layers. It’s also a good idea to wear sturdy shoes in good condition. Sandals are not recommended. Nominating Committee Named At the September 7th TOHR membership meeting, Robert Crow, Sandra Payne, and Kevin Portz were elected to serve as this years nominating committee. Their task is to present a slate of officers for TOHR’s 1994 year to the membership at the October meeting. Positions open are President, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer. At the October 5th meeting, the committee will present their report. Additional nominations for these positions will also be accepted from the floor at that meeting. Elections will be held at the November meeting for next years officers. PO Box 4699 Tulsa Oklahoma 74159-0699 Phone 918-646-5555 �NAMES PROJECT The Theatre o[ Fact Series b Staged Reading Performances from the Theatre o)~ Medicine Kendall Hall, Chapman Theatre, University of Tulsa Campus 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 1993 Marvin’s Room AIDS BENEFIT Discussion & DesserUWine Reception following performances -Theatre II, University of Tulsa These Receptions are made possible through the generosity of The Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa, The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine-Tulsa, The Oklahoma Eagle, an anonymous donor, and the Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tulsa The proceeds of the performance of Marvin’s Room on Thursday, October 21, 1993 will benefit The Tulsa HIV Resource Consortiwr~ AREA | Post Office Box 3181 lTulsa. OK 74101"3181,ROJ~CT l IPhone: 918-748-3111 ~~I I wish to reserve A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples tickets to the Benefit Performance of Marvin’s Room as a: Donor at $25.00 per ticket Patron at $125.00 per ticket BERKELEY, CA-There are over 20 million lesbians and gay men now living in the United States. To address the legal needs of this growing community, attorneys Hayden Curry, Denis Clifford, and Robin Leonard have written the new 7th edition of A Legal Guide For Lesbian and Gay Couples (Nolo Press, 1993). This new edition helps lesbian and gay couples understand the laws that affect them and begin to take charge of their lives. This timely book shows gay and lesbian partners, step-by-step, how to buy property together, plan for medical emergencies, and provide for each other in the case of death. New subjects covered in this edition are public and private domestic partners’ benefits and the options "available for starting a family--adoption" surrogacy, etc. Also included is a list of lesbian and gay legal organizations, national AIDS organizations, and power of attornsy forms. Here’s what they say about A Legal Guide For Lesbian and Gay Couples... "(This book) provides a thorough analysis of the options available to gay men and lesbians for creating and maintaining individual interests and relationships. " -- Cynthia Goldstein, National Gay Rights Advocates "Full of model contracts and agreements, yet fuller of clear language and concern for realistic legal expectations, this guide well serves and supports the spirit of the law." -- The Los Angeles Times A LEGAL GUIDE FOR LESBIAN AND GAY COUPLES, 7th edition, (Nolo Press, 1993) by attorneys Hayden Curry, Denis Clifford & Robin Leonard is available for $21.95 at bookstores or by calling Nolo Press at (800) 992-6656.300 pages, 81/2 x II trade paperback, ISBN: 0-87337-199-2. Underwriter at $225.00 per ticket (Fair market value = $10.00, $ .61 of which is tax. The remainder in each ticket category is tax deductible.) I will not be able to attend the production of Marvin’s Room but would like to offer my support to HIV Resource Consortium $~ (The total contribution is tax deductible.) Name: Address: Method of Payment:. Send to: Theatre department, The University of Tulsa, 600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-3189 or Telephone: 918-631-2566. Ticket orders received before October 1,1993 will be acknowledged in the mail, tickets sent to you. All other orders: Tickets will be held for you at the Box Office, Chapman Theatre, Kendall Hall. Please pick up 30 minutes before the performance The Performance: 7:30 p.m.Thursday, October 21,1993: Marvin’s Room HIV Resource Consortium Ben~_it Performance "One of the funniest plays of this year, as well as one of the wisest and most moving." - Frank Rich, The New York Times Winner of the 1992 New York Drama Desk Award for Best Play Scott McPherson’s Marvin’s Room is a bizarre comedy and a moving and profound study of a family, several diseases--leukemia, degenerative disc syndrome, social and biological dysfunction--and the transfiguring power of death and of caring. The play bears witness to the sum of the author’s experience and shed’s fresh light on our own. Tulsa World Explores Gay World Discussion and Dessert_for Marvin’s Room The Benefit performance on Octobex 21 will be followed by dessert and a panel/audience discussion lead by Dr. Daniel Duffy, The Tulsa World is in the process of developing a series of articles dedicated to discussing lesbians, gays and bisexuals in the Tulsa area. Keep on the lookout for these articles scheduled to appear in October. Chief of internal Medicine, University of Oklahoma College of Branch American Psychiatric Association and Chair Department of Psychiatry, University of Oklahoma College of Med~ne-Tulsa, Dr. 5 �Scripture exists for almost any discrimnating taste reasoning in 1967 when it struck down laws in 16 states forbidding interracial marriage. Like advocates of racial equality, suffragists found the literal reading of the Bible was their biggest stumbling block. Many ministers even condemned using anesthesia during labor because An engineering professor is treating her husband, a loan offi- pain in childbirth was punishment for Eve’s bite of forbidden cer, to dinner for finally giving in to her pleas to shave off the scraggly beard he grew on vacation. His favorite restaurant is a casual place where they both feel fruit (Genesis 3:16). Susan B. Anthony eventually declared in frustration: "I distrust comfortable in slacks and cotton golf shirts. But, as always, she those people who know so well what God wants them to do, because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." wears the gold and pearl pendant he gave her the day the divorce decree was final. Studying the Bible is often akin to looking at Rorschach ink blots, says biblical scholar Joe Barnhart, author of "The South- They’re laughing over their menus because they know he al- ern Baptist Holy War." "What we get out of it is sometimes what ways ends up diving into a giant plate of ribs but she won’t be we put into it," he explains. talked into anything more fattening than shrimp. The punishment the Bible metes out to all men for Adam’s downfall is toiling "in the sweat of your face" (Genesis 3:19). Yet, Quiz: How many biblical prohibitions are they violating? Well, wives must be "submissive to their husbands (I Peter 3:1). And Bamhart notes with a laugh, there’s one bit of progress never de- all women are forbidden to teach men (I Timothy 2:12), wear gold nounced by preachers hot under the clerical coll., air conditioning. or pearls (I Timothy 2:9) or dress in clothing that," pertains to a man" (Deuteronomy 22:5). by Deb Price, the Ithaca Journal, Ithaca New York Shellfish and pork are, definitely out Leviticus 11:7, 10) as are Submitted by Tulsa Native ustLry (Deuteronomy 23:19), shaving (Leviticus 19:27) and clothes Vera Whisman, Ph.D., Ithaca College, of more than one fabric (Leviticus 19:19). And since the Bible rarely Women’s Studies Department recognizes divorce, they’re committing adultery, which carries the rather harsh penalty of death by stoning (Deuteronomy 22:22). So why are they having such a good time? Probably because they wouldn’t think of worrying about rules that seem absurd, anachronistic or--at best--unrealistic. HERE, QUEER, AND ON THE COVER Yet this same modern-day couple easily could be among the Last year at this time we took the weekly news magazines to millions of people who never hesitate to lean on the Bible to jus- task for slighting us during Pride Month. This year we got the tify their own anti-gay attitudes. payback, with cover stories in both Newsweek (June 21) and US Bible verses have long been used selectively to support may News and World Report (July 5). kinds of discrimihation. Somewhere along the way, Jesus’ sec- Newsweek’s story, "Lesbians," takes a well-balanced, sympa- ond greatest commandment gets lost: "You shall love your thetic outsider’s look at lesbian America. The article covers most neighbor as yourself." of the bases, with discussions of lesbian political activism, les- Once a given form of prejudice falls out of favor with society, bian youth, popular culture, and lesbians in straight society. so do the verses that had seemed to condone it. Yet when the abolitionist movement began to gain momentum While we wish the story included a greater diversity, both in in the early 19th century, many Southern ministers defended the the individuals profiled and the photos accompanying the story, owning of human beings as a divinely approved system: "Slaves, we commend Newsweek for its step in the fight direction. Write obey in everything those who are your earthly masters..." to thank Richard M. Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Newsweek, 444 (Colossiaus 3:22). Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022. In an influential anti-abolitionist essay, south Carolina Baptist US News ran two pieces, totaling ten full pages. The first, leader Richard Furman decla_,ed in 1822 that "the right of hold- "Straight Talk About Gays," is constructed around polls on atti- ing slaves is clearly established in the Holy Scriptures." tudes towards gays. One of the most revealing findings: 73 Meanwhile, anti-slavery crusaders were taking an interpretative percent of those who know gay people favor equal rights; only approach to the Bible since a literal reading "gave little or no sup- 55 percent of those who do not know gay people favor the idea. port to an abolitionist position," author Carl Degler says in "Place The following story, "Intimate Friendships," is a fascinating look Over Time: The Continuity of Southern Distinctiveness." at the "romantic friendships" of men and women in the 18th and Nearly 100 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, a Virginia court defended racial segregation by saying, "The Almighty 19th century, before the modern definitions of homo- and heterosex~l~lity, showing how imposing our view of sexuality on the God created the races white, black, yellow, malay and red, and past can be misleading. Write to thank Mortimer Zuckerman, he placed them on separate continents. He did not intend for the Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, US News & World Report, 2400 N races to mix." The U. S. Supreme Court rejected that ridiculous Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037-1196. 6 �TOHRReporter ¯ Volume13 ¯ Number10 ¯ October1993 Official Publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 t Tulsa OK t 74152 t 918-743-G4A~S7 P’f~’Do[)~lKt,t#! (’~ommtnslig!j (’hur(:h Members’ Representatives Kelly Kirby Beth Palmer Roger Monis Tandy Sammer Paul Shuyler Ric Kirby Owen Thomas Ruben Gaxcia President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Treasurer Activities Director HelpLine Coordinator ~Reporter Editor t’.(). Hox .3R2 ¯ 500 W. A Street .h’nks. OK 74037 We are Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gay Men committed to helping other families learn what we have learned, to help change negative attitudes and to create an environment of understanding so that all gay and lesbian people can live with dignity and respect. P We invite you to reach out for understanding and to share our knowledge. We offer our help, mutual support and caring. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR PARENTS F. L A. G. We need funds to support our HOTUNE service and to pumhase materials for people seeking information. QUESTIONS ? CALL NANCY 749-4901 Membership Application Yes I want to be a contdbuting member of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Please accept payment as described below: $10 Limited Income/Student Membership $20 Regular Membership $35 Organizational/Household Membership $100 Sustainm"g Membership I am currently receiving the TOHR Reporter. I am not on the mailing list. Name Address City Phone (optional) Signature State Zip. would like to volunteer help with Makeda~payableto: TulsaOMahornansforHumanRights Donations c~z~ted to TOI-~ over setmembersh~fees are Tax Beducti~ �TOHRReporter ¯ PO Box 52729 Tulsa OK 74152 NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID TULSA, OK PERM T NO. 259 �Walk This Way ’93 "An AIDS Benefit" ~ Walk This Way ’93 is Tulsa’s first walk for AIDS. Your participation will help us demonstrate to all of Tulsa the urgent need for func~s and support for those with HIV/AIDS. We will further Tulsa’s awareness of the nonprofit iqIV/AIDS care giving agencies in Tulsa and increase the soliclarity among those agencies. ~ 5eneficiary nonprofit (50!(c)3) tI~!/AIDS care giving agencies are Inc~ian Health Care Resource Center Clinio, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Tulsa’Qklahomans for Human Rights, Visiting Nurse Association of Tulsa, Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN), Mutticultural AIDS Coalition, Interfaith AIDS Ministries, NAMES Project Tulsa Area, Hospice of Green Country, HIV Resource Consortium, Saint Joseph Residence, and SHANTI - Tulsa. * This is a 5k walk (3.1 miles). Check-in starts at noon, Sunday, October 10, 1993 at Veterans’ Park at 18th and Boulder Avenue. ~ Walk begins at I:00PM, proceeding north to downtown, reaching Tulsa Union Oepot as the halfway mark, then returning via Boston Avenue to Veterans’ Par!, by 2:30. * Here’s what you do: Step 1: TODAY, complete this pledge form, including as many sponsors as possible (any amount of money or number of sponsors is appreciated). Step 2: Collect pledges from the sponsors when they sign up. Step 3: Turn in pteclge sheets and moneys to the HIVRC by Wednesday, October 6, 1993 (4t54 South Harvard, Bldg tq-l, Tulsa). Step 4: Walk This Way on Sunday, October 10, 1995. Any pledged money not already turned in will be collected at the start/finish from noon to I:QQPM. ~ Awards wii! be given for the individual and team with the most c~oliars donated. * After the walk join us for fun and entertainment at the start/finish area. Drinks and food available for purchase. ~ If you have already received this form, please pass it on to a friend! �Walk This Way ’93 Sunctay, October lOth, 1993 Walker’s Name Actnress City State .Zip. .(evening) Phone (clay) Team Name (if participating as a team) ] cannot come to the Walk. Here’s my tax-clecluctible contribution of [~ Please contact me about now ] can vo unteer to ne p with tne Walk. SPONSORS: PLEASE PRE-PAY (Contributions are tax-deductible. 501(c)3.) Please make checks p~ /able to Walk This Way - PFLAG. Sponsor’s Name ~ddress " Zip Phone Pledge per km 5kin Total 4mount Prepaicl Totals WAIVER: I hereby waive all claims against Walk This Way ’93 and all Its beneficiaries, volunteers ann soonsors of any personne for Injury I migl~t suffer. I attest and verify that I am ~nys~caHy fit to undertake this walk. I un~erstan~ that this waiver includes any claims based on negligence, action or Inaction of any of the a~ove parties. Walkers under the age of 18 must have signature of oarent or guardian. Walker Signature Parent/Guarclian Signature NQ plCyCleS, skateboards, pets, roller blades/skates, heactphones, baby strollers. We Walk rain or shine! Pledges collected whether you Walk or not. Return tnls registration ann collected moneys (to ~e receivecl by Weclnesday, October 6) to: The qIv Resource Consortium 4154 S. narvar~ Bldg ~-~ TuBa, OK 74135 Pledges, reg stratlons, ann volunteers wi be accepted the day of the walk. For More Information Call Walk ’93 at (918) 587-7222 DA CN DR BY � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/63c82f123c80303c4a13a123eb7b6ef2.pdf c4ab8dfda5b52ca28ed84a3cd0cf1a53 PDF Text Text t reporter November 1993 ~’ Volume 13 WNurnb~ 11 Official Publication of Tulsa Otdalx:xnans fcg Human Rights November Meeting Mental Health Challenges For the’90s The fine individuals nominated to ftll positions on the ex~utive board include: J. Don Woed, Treasurer, Robert Crow, Secretary, Katldeen Golden, 2nd Viu~esidem, Ri¢ Kit~, 1st egs will run ~ as no other nominations from the membe~_h~ w~e offered. Service with YOUR smile It ig, of ~mtrse, it’s volunteers. Without each and every one T~e meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 2, at the HIV/RC, 4154 S. Harvard, Suite H-l, lower level. ~ lime lggins at 6:30 p.m~ followed by the program at 7 p.m. and varied po~igion~ that ~ th~ ~ooth rnnning of the organization A~ stated in the by-laws five members-at-large tkiefly listed below age the proposes for which TOHR was formed: to bring about an end to discrimination and oppression against all persons based upon sexual or affectional orientation or preference. ¯ to encourage freedom of expression of affecttonal orientation or preference withoutfear ofoptwes~on or over.e, g~lule, and recruit voluntee~ for m~h to obtain equal treattnettt under law for all persons regardless ofsepal orientation or preference. to ~scourage prejudicial or stereotypical treatment by oJ$~ols and news media on account ofsexual o~en¯ to educate the generalpublic about human rights. ¯ to provide aformnfor the discussion oflmman rights issues~ to disseminate information on such issues to its members and to the general public. TOflR is too social TOI-~ is too political TOItR is a white male elitist organization would help but no one has ever asked me �BenefitAuction a Success- KELLY IL KIRBY C~ PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT The 1993 TOHR Benefit and Auction was a huge success according to Ric Kid~, activities ~, "This year our gross totaled $2902.50 with $615 in expemses netting mtr organization $2,287.50. All made posrd~ole through the kind and our goals. ¯ ’This was the most lucrative, and the best aUended, anction in the last several years. Free hors d’oeuvres (all donated) ree~ expenses and offer the event f~ee of charge." Lily Tomlln Hal lAnden Liuda Lav~n P.op~cmnmm, Ltd. Betsy’s Flow.s 9933 East 16th, Suite 104 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74128 Fmrff and lVlrs. Jonm J. Don Wood, Art~ Lobo Bookstore - OKC Colonial Antiques Pengaro’~ 018) ~-9399 Bu~ l~ynolds Tom Rubm Cmrcia Wesley Bauer Omer Cowm~ Artie Smoot Beth Pe~sa~ Ill Tandy Samm~ Jim Roye p.s. Gordon, Altist 10 Perc~t Magazine Claudette Peterson HIV TESTING CLINIC EVERY THURSDAY EVENING 7-8:30 PM Tracy Watson Og-ah Wim~’ey Kannichael’s ~.ats 2 u cate~ Cla~k Motor Cars. Aviva Flowers The Advocate David Parsons FREE ANONYMOUS Chednnate Style Center Charles Faudree at Utica Sq. Frame of Mine Art Gallery Thin Ice at Williams Center Jared’$ Carriage Trade Heartworks - ~ Jolmston Cisar - Holt and Associates First Edition Book Store Novel Idea Bookstore Final Touch Art Gallery Glelipool Flowers Galede Europa Kzn’~ Flowers Keith Har~8 Pop Shop - NY The 1Lm_~_t_~ of J. D. C~tsinger Tomfoolery at the Silver Star F. W. Eberle’s Si~e 1910 Bakery on Cl~ry Street Nan~ and Joo McDonald Kevtn Pertz Malrio~ at Aloha Flowers Kelly Kirby, CPA Kathy ~d Bill Pm~fll Liqu~ m~l Wines Ki~o’~ Copy John DeFord vmse Roger Morris TOHR Clink: E~te Rmovatiom ~ Hetwo~ Edie Adams �tomfoo~,ry - A Refreshing Alternative to Hallmarld t tomfoolery ! HelpLine New m Town? Hm,#~ Problems? Need Refenuis? We will help promote your business. Call today forfree advertising. Xrnas Party Prelxu’ations in Progress Tt~ TOHR ~y Inf~on L~ ~s h~eforyrn~ its annual membership Xmas pagty at All Soul’s Unitariall We, offer a wide mrieO, ofrefen~ -from legal Chmek Vohintee~ am needed to help in organizi~ this event. Please stay tuned for more details in the December isme of the Reporter. andm~tl to~4;T~ TOHR and bur infonmaon "Tulsa’s Largest Gara~ Sale" TGHR is ~ in the anmal "’Tuisa’s Largest Garage Sale" slmsomd by the Mental Health hssogiat~ of Tulsa on Fdmm~y 12, 1994 a~ ] p.m. i~ ti~ Ea~po Sqmm~ ]~fldi~ at t~ T,~ S~ F~m~d~. Donaliom are needed. Call the TOHRHelpLine, 743-4297 or Ri¢ Kilby, 437-2878 if you would like to vohlllteer to set-up o~ The HelpLine ~s staffed 7 days a week, 8-10 PM 743-4G2A9Y7s Volunteers are always welcome! HELP YOURSELF! TCHR fields uals f~r an ea-~ing ~ mrvey. If you ever feel you are being liscximi~t_~d agaillst, please omacl, the ~ at 743-4297. Sacred Brothers’ Gathering Ble~s your ¢rat~ efMars. ~ 14. For me~ iafotmafiou call the ltellt,ine. Reporter, call to provkk a change of address or to vegify Entn~m~urg~-Dm’t forget~ from the Help- �|’-- - - -- - - - --- --- - -- ~l TOHR Endorses ~ ]’R~ ~~ ~ Fight the Right Conference ~Post Office Box 3181 OK 74101-3181 p It O ! E C T . O~ob:2Sand~4. ~ Tulsa, Phone: 91S-748-SIXI .~~.~m. ~ TO~~forS~=mry,~.ob~Crow,~sd~dandw~r~ ¯ ------, ---- a Historic OkmulgeeTheatre Presents "Rocky Horror Picture Show" SS.Oo. Advan~ ticJ~s ar~ availabk 8t Starship lh~tds, ~ from th~ "’Rocky Horr~"showings go to th~ since 1920, has fine aghitggtmal features azgl a ~ Rd~ ~. For information m~d le~io~ ~ 918-748-3111, or write P.O. Box 3181 ~ OK 74101-3181. "1~ local display will feature ~ l,OOO tla’~-f~ by six. originally inmlledin 1925 in Tulsa’$ downtmm Rialto Theme. t-shirt to ~ to teddy bears. The pa,~ arejust a pot- The Orphann plays first.nm movies. It has 16ram; 35nwn~ and 70ram projection equipment. Management is by TOHR The ~eq,ht blodm west ofHiglmay 75, at 210 The NAMES Preje~ Fem~d~ di~p~ p~ie~ effl~ Quill te the All~ pemdemic, to wovi~ a pesitive means of expression fez those grieving the deaths ef a leved eee, and to raise a Nobel Prize in 1989. In 1990, Commmt Tluugls, a featurelmtgth docummtmy film about tl~ Quilt, won an ~ Awsrd. ~ 19g7, ~ thatt ~ milliolt p(~¢ ha~ visited tl~ Quilt, and mot~ than $1.2 minion has ~ gaJsed for Fierstein Play at Broken Arrow Tidy Endings, 8 ~ by Han’ey Fiet’ste~ author of Torch Song Trilogy, is being immemed at the B~ekeu Arrow Commuuity Playlmme, 1109 K Menq~ BA, Novmtdx~ 4, ~, 6, 7, with ~_~d AIDS Da~ ActJvJties~ PO Box 4699 Tulsa Oklahoma 74159-0699 Phone 918-646-5555 �contains approximately. 125 book selections, covering such categories as fiction, biography, relationships, erotica and sexuality. In addition the new catalog will feature a fine selection of lesbian and feminist wall calendars and datebooks. Linda and Joyce are distributing the catalog free upon request They can be reached at P.O. Box ll05F, East Corinth VT, 05040. The success of the first Heartland catalog has been a little surprising to the two women "The gratitude, enthusiasm and support were received from so many corners has been terrific," says Linda. "It’s really rewarding to know that we’re providing a much needed service to many isolated and closeted lesbians." Heartland is the culmination of a passionate life-long love of books by both women. Joyce grew up in Colorado and attended the University of Wyoming in the 70s. "It was really frustrating and lonely trying to come out in an area without lesbian resources. A catalog like this would have been a lifesaver for me." For Linda, a native New Yorker, compiling the booklist has been a treat "It’s so validating to be able to read books by and about lesbians. And there’s so much variety and talent in New Book Blows Myth of Objective History Love makes the world go round unless, of course, you’ re gay. Then, even couples in history are portrayed as spinsters and lonely old men. A new book by Lesbian Lists author Dell Richards changes all that and in the process blows the myth of "objective" history out of the water. Superstars: Twelve Lesbians Who Changed The World shows how much being a lesbian and being part of a couple or a female support network had on the lives of twelve of the world’s most influential women. In life after life, Richards details how sexual identity was the core of these women’s lives, that ff the women had not been gay - and had supportive women in their lives - they never would have achieved success, much less fame. Superstars completely reinterprets the lives of social work founder Jane Addams, nursing founder Florence Nightingale, educator M. Carey Thomas, public health nursing founder Lillian Wald, historian Edith Hamilton and her sister industrial medicine founder Alice Hamilton, cross-dressing physician James Miranda Barry, lesbian feminist Natalie Barney, publisher Sylvia Beach, Harlem Renaissance patron A’Lelia Walker, child psychology founder Anna Freud and poet-gardener Vita Sackviile-West. "’For most of these women, the fact that they were gay changed their professional life in profound ways," said Richards, a journalist trained in sociology who is fast becoming one ofthe leading pop-historian.~ of the gay community."By leaving out this ’minor detail,’ scholars routinely distort the actual lives of notable gay men and lesbians." Take Jane Addams. Where there is a will - there is a way Being poor is nothing to be ashamed of. In light of the bust economy we are experiencing in this part of the country and the fact that many are struggling and living on marginal incomes, TOHR’s by-laws have built-in measures to help those who are having a difficult time financially. Article II, Section 4 states "... the executive committee may waive annual membership duesfor people experiencing financial difficulties." So if you would like to receive the newsletter and be a voting member of TOHIL but you are short on cash this year, call the HelpLine or attend a meeting to make contact with an executive committee member and make arrangements to get membership dues waivecL majm" fund-rai~ng and built the Children’s House but often gave been able to start HUll Hou~ ~_~,¢h less keep it g~ing until it became Richards. "’We,need to ~ re-think our willingness to Richards lives in Sacramento, Calif. She also has lived in London, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. New Lesbian Book Catalog Available Heartland Books, a company run by two Vemmnt women, has announced the arrival of the second Heartland Books catalog. Linda Weiss and Joyce McKeeman of East Corinth, VT are offering a wide variety of lesbian and feminist reading by mail. The new 16-page annotated and illustrated Heartland catalog T~ INIIIl~ns C~, Eastem ~ P.O. Box 35373, Tulsa. OK 7~.153-$373 (918) 749.419S FAX 918) 749-4213 5 �New Features -Arts and Business Every community is blessed with visionaries, philosophers, poets, visual artists, performing artists, musicians, entrepreneurs. The work of these special people enrich, help and challenge us. Recently, several of the works of Mike Bennett were donated and sold at the TOI-IR Benefit Auction. The subjects of Mike’s paintings (like the one shown at left) are realistic appearing to step out of the frame. Mike describes himself as a mechanical artist and favors the work of Norman Rockwell for the humanhess of his subjects. Until recently Mike gave his artwork away to friends and family. He says he is not interested in the commercialiTation of his art but is selling it now out of necessity. Mike’s work can be seen and purclmsed at Humdingers, 1150 E. Charles Page Blvd. On the preceding pages of the Reporter you may have noticed features articles on area businessmen. December’s issue will focus on women’s arts, organiTations.. and businesses. ffyou offer a special gi~ to the commulfity and would like to be interviewed or know of an someone who might like to share their work with the community please contact Ruben Garcia at 583-4463. �TOIIR Reporter Volume 13 Number 11 November 1993 Official Publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa OK 74152 918-743-G4A2YgS~ Church Members’ Representatives Kelly Kirby Beth Palmer Roger Morris Tandy Sammer Paul Shnyler Ric Kirby Ruben Garcia .... President l~t Vice President 2rid Vice President Trea~u~r Activities Director HelpLine Coordinator Reporter Editor !’ (). lh)x 382 . 500 W. A Street .h’nk~, OK 74037 Monthly Meeting- How we Communicate 2nd Monday of the month 7p.m. Rap Session - Third Sunday of the month 7p.m. QUESTIONS ? CALL NANCY 749-4901 We are Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gay Men committed to helping other famifies learn what we have learned, to help change negative attitudes and to create an environment of understanding so that all gay and lesbian people can live with dignity and respect. We invite you to reach outfor understanding and to share our Imowledge. We offer our help, mutual support and caring. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR PARENTS F L. A. G. We needfunds to support our HOTLINE service and to purchase materialsfor people seeking inforraation. Membership Application YesI want to be a coaixibuting member of Tulsa Oklahomans for I-Iunma Rights Name oty Phone (optional) State Signature $10 Limited Income/Student Membership $20 Regnlar Membership $35 Organizational/Household Membership $100 Sustaining Membership I am currently receiving the TOI-IR Reporter. I am not on the mailing list ~llll I-! I would like to volunteer help with zip �PO Box 52729 Tulsa OK 74152 NO~-PROI~IT u.~ ~G~ PAID TULSA, OK PERMIT NO. 259 Tom Neat and James Chu__john PO Box 4140 Tu]sa, OK 741S9 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/232db992aea9a83c9fca3bffe151212f.pdf ce63523ab1f6e919e2e5b80d39c7e9a0 PDF Text Text t December 1993 I~ Volume 13 WNumber 12 reporter Official Publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights From the President At the end of my first year in office as President of this wonderful organiTation, I want to reflect a bit with you. 1993 has been a landmark year in the fight for our civil rights. January started the year out with a major bang. President Clinton announced his intention to lii~ the ban on gays in the military. Congress, the Department of Defense, and the courts continue to wrestle with the issue, and will into the foreseeable future. Many of us wrote letters, made phone ~alls, even lobbied personnlly with our legislators. Major media coverage across the board discussed our issues openly. Lesbian and gay veterans and those still in nniform came out in droves. As the Oklahoma legislature reconvened, many pieces of nasty legislation were introduced. After the February TOHR meeting, several of us put our heads together and called the first of several Gay Town Hall meetings, with approximately 250 people attending at the Silver Star. Our lobbying efforts, along with the efforts of many others across the state, ¢onm’butedto keeping discriminatory legislation from getting voted out of committee. ¯ April brought the March on Washington. A million, or however many were really there, made a loud statement to our government and counU’y as well. Many TOHR members attended, Tulsa being represented by about 50 folks. One of my favorite personal experiences was bumping into Rep. Inhofe at O’Hare Airport on the way home and telling him directly about the needs of his constituents. Gay Pride events were attended by record numbers nationwide in June. Many wonderful things are happening across the country. But what about here in Tulsa? As TOHR President I have been called upon for numerous public spiking engagements and interviews. Most local media coverage has been pretty positive, and cer~inly there has been much more of it th_~n ever before. Each of these has been an occasion to educate the pubfic. The City of Tulsa Human Rights Commi~ion has addressed issues concerning lesbians and gays such as civil rights and hate crimes and continues to do so. Organizationally we have been successful at both fimd raising and cost savings as well. The TOHR cfinic received increased grant money along with private donations. The OSDH sees our efforts at HIV testing and counseling as effective outreach in our comm~mity. Three major fundraising events have brought in substantial profits to TOHR. We have been su~essful in cutting back both HelpLine and meeting expenses, all without reduction in services to our members or our community. All of this has been made poss|~le by our fin:racial donors and a wonderful group of volunteers, to whom I wish to express my deep gratitude for their commitment to TOHR and the causes we r~resent. After 13 years, TOHR can claim to be one ofth~ most long-term local gay rights We are making a difference in Tulsa, both to the community at large, and directly in indivi@_,__~ lives. As you bump into friends this holiday season, ask them if their TOHR membership is current, and be sure they know that they too can contn~ their resources, time and talent to help Tulsa~s own~ �¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ HAPPY HOUDAYS tO . HelpLine New m Town? Having Problems? Need ~als? We will help promote your business. Call today for free advertising. The TOHR Gay In~rmation Line is herefor yov_ ¯ ¯ We offer a wide variety of~als -from legal ¯ ¯ ¯ and medical to AID,~ TOHR and bar reformation ¯ ¯ The HelpLine is staffed 7 days a week, 8-10 PM ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Valunteem az~ always wMcemW ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ TOHR fields calls for an on-going discrimination survey. If you ¯ ¯ ever feel you are being discriminated against, please contact, ¯ the HelpLine at 743-4297. ¯ ¯ Also, TOHR tracks hate crimes statistics. Ifyou are, or someone ¯ you know is, ever a victim of a hate crime, this information is ¯ ¯ very valuable. Please call and let a volunteer know. 743-4 2A9Y7s ¯ ¯ Tuesday, December 7, TOHR will hold its Annual Membership Holiday Party at All Soul’s Unitarian Church, 29th and Peoria, at 6:30 p.m. Your generous donations throughout the year will provide the hamj turkey, bread, wine, coffee and tea. We ~sk that each household attending bring a covered dish, either vegetable, salad or dessert, as marked on the ad at right. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Emertainment for the event is brought to you by a talented and lovely mystery guest who will sing, dance and juggle menorahs for your dining pleasure. Conduct Unbecoming: U.S. Gays and Lesbians in the Military autographed by author Randy Shilts’ will be live auctioned with a starting bid of $30.00 The evening’s excitement will close with a special awards presentation. One will go to an outstanding volunteer of the year and another will be honored by the President’s Choice Award. Follies Revue Grant Received TOHR was presented with a check for $500 granted from proceeds ofthe Follies Revue Cabaret Night 1993. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ A grant proposal was submitted for olgTating expenses for the clinic by the TOHR board of directors. The check was received by TOHR President, Kelly Kirby, at an awards ceremony on November 1 lth. The board wishes to thank Follies Revue for their generous contribution and wishes them continuing success in future fundraising efforts. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Entrepreneurs-Don’t forget-Referrals from the HelpLine are ¯ offered f~ee of charge. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ KI~7~Y ~Y~ 7-8:30t9f ¯ ¯ Alan Nyitray, Lesbian/Gay Outreach Coordinator with the ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ HIV/STD Service of the Oklahoma State Department of Health will speak on mental health challenges facing HIV negative gay men and women. Nyitray will share information he gathered at ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomansfor Human Rights 41~4 S. Harvard Suite H-I, Quadrangle Buila~ng SW corner of41st and Harvard SW corner ofo.O~ce complex ANBNYMOIPd Daytime Tes~ng Tuesday and Thursday by Appoinonent - Call 749-4194 ¯" January Meeting ¯ Mental Health Challenges for the’90s ¯ ¯ the 15th Annual National Lesbian and Gay Health Conference held in Houston in July, 1992. ¯ ¯ "’Psychologists in San Francisco claim that one in four gay ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ men are on anti-depressants as a result of stressors related to the The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 4, at the HIV/ RC, 4154 S. Harvard, Suite H-l, lower level. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Special Thanks to Joanie Jubela an independent film producer who presented her work Homo Teens at the November meeting. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm¯ 2 �TOHR Reporter Volume 13 Number 12 December 1993 Official Publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa OK 74152 918-743-G4A2y~S7 Church Members’ Representatives Preddent 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Kelly Kirby Beth Palmer Roger Morris Tandy Sammer Paul Shnyler Ric Kirby Owm Thomas Ruben Garcia Treasurer Activities Director HelpLine Coordinator Reporter Editor 298 4MCC t’ (), 13ox .tB2 . ~00 W. A Street .hollk’~. OK 74037 Monthly Meeting 2nd Monday of the month 7 p.nt Rap Session - Third Sunday of the month 7 p.m QUESTIONS ? CALL NANCY 749-4901 We are Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gay Men committed to helping other families learn what we have learned, to help change negative attitudes and to create an environment of understanding so that all gay and lesbian people can live with dignity and respect. We invite you to reach outfor understan~ng and to share our Imowledge. We offer our help, mutual support and caring. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR PARENTS F. L A. G We needfunds to support our HOTLINE service and to purchase materialsfor people seeking information. LESBIANS Membership Application I--I Yes I want to be a contn’l~i_"ng memi~ of Tu.l~ Oklahomans for Human Rights [:1 $10 Limited Income/Student Membemhip ~ $20 Regular Membership ~] I-’1 $35 Organizational/Household M_emhership City Phone (optional) Signature State zip would like to volunte~ help with $100 Sustaining Membership I am currently rec~wing the TOI-1R Reporter. I am not on the mailing list. I-ii Name Make checkpayable to: Tuisa Oklahonrmsfor Human Rights Donations cmtributM to TOI-IR over samonberd~fees are Tax~e �PO Box 52729 Tulsa OK 74152 NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID TU~A, OK PERMIT NO. 259 ����� Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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. 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 [1984-1993] OHR Reporter Volume 13 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/6b86ae625df72afdb38ddb73fef36d3c.pdf 48a7e01f1bba7dce4a96492c1052f351 PDF Text Text t January 1993 1~ Volume 14 ~" Number 1 reporter Official Publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights AIDS AND HIV WHERE’S YOUR HEAD? January Meeting Mental Health Challenges for the’90s Alan Nyitray, Lesbian/Gay Outreach Coordinator with the HIWSTD Service of the Oklahoma State-Department of Health will speak on mental health challenges facing HIV negative gay men and women. Nyitray will share information he gathered at the 15th Annual National Lesbian and Gay Health Conference held in Houston in July, 1992. A disturbing trend of purposeful infection has developed among partners and friends of people with AIDS. One partner cannot bear the thought of going through life without the other. One friend dies and before the grieving process is complete another dies. No one in the lesbian and gay community has escaped being touched by this devastating epidemic. Join others in sharing how you are feeling, what you are doing and how you are dealing with issues related to IMV/AIDS. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 4, at the HIV/RC, 4154 S. Harvard, Suite H- 1, lower level. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. �¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ m. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ mm We will help promote your business. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Call todayforfree advertising. ¯ tO . HelpLine New m Town? Having Problems? Need Referrals? FrequenflyI he~xtbe words, "Iwant to get more involved". There are mmy people who are involved, who are doing lots of good thin~ for Tulsa’s gay and lesbian community. Many folks are working to make this a better place for all ofus to live. But much remain~ to be ¯ I~I~L~I~I I~! il ~ ~ of us w~ki~g ~ ~ get fl~ m~st The TOHR Gay Information Line is herefor yo~ We o~r a wide variety ofreferrals -from legal arm medical to AIDS, TOHR and bar infonnat~ort The HelpLine is staffed 7 days a week, 8-10 PM ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ 743-4 2A9Y7s Volunteers a~e aiwaxs welcome! TOHR fields calls for an on-going discrimination survey. If you ever feel you are being discriminated against, please contact, the HelpLine at 743-4297. Also, TOHR tracks hate crimes statistics. If yon are, or someone you know is, ever a victim of a hate crime, this information is very valuable. Please call and let a volunteer know. And ifyoumove or ~xe having problems receiving yourReponer, call te provide a change of address or to ~xify your addres~ Entrepreneurs-Don’t forget-Referrals flom the HelpLine are offered free of charge. Sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights 4154 S. Harvard, Suite H-l, Quadrangle Buila~ng SW corner of 41st and Harvard SW comer ofol~ce complex The simplest act that any of us can do is coming out. Many studies have shown the vast majority of persons who know an ¯ EIIERY THUK.qlM Y~ 7-a:ZIT PM ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ A CALL FORACTION AND INVOLVEMENT ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ openly gay man or lesbian are most supportive of us and the things we are affected by. Yes, there are risks involved in coming out. But walking through those walls of fear is required to leave our various closets behind. We must overcome the stigma our culture has thrust upon us and hold ourselves in high esteem. Our human lives are not to be wasted, by others or ourselves. This past October 1 lth, National Coming Out Day, a friend remarked to me, "who else is left for you to come out to?" I cross paths with many people daily. The first words out of my mouth aren’t, "I’m gay". But if personal lives come up in conversation, I make sure that people know my spouse is another man. I don’t care if it’s a potential client or a salesperson. And, when the opportunity arises, I educate. My name and face have appeared in the media severallimes in tbe past year. Not ome have I sought ~his Slx~tlight, but I have taken everyoppommity~o speakpubliely for our community. Inlhisprocess, I have not received a.~in~e harrowing phone call or letter. The calls, positive and appreciative. To my knowledge, lbere have been zero negative side effe~s ~ my life. But I am just one person. There are many in our community who could speak more effectively. As a community based organization, TOHR has been around about as long as any local gay rights group. We offer many services to our community and ¯ we need everybody’ s help. If 10% of Tulsa’s lesbians and gay ¯ men gave as little as four hours per month, we could have the ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Daytime Testing Tuesday and Thursday ¯ by Appointment- Call 749-4194 ¯ mmnnmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ¯ equivalent of about 100 full time staff people working for our common good. Think about what we could accomplish. We could fulfill the vision of lesbian and gay leaders that.., by the year 2000 it will be absolutely OK to be lesbian or gay and diversity will be valued and celebrated. �TOIIR Reporter V01~me 13 Number 12 l~:ember 1993 WHAT CANYOU DOTO HELP TULSA’S GAYILESBIAN Official Publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights COMMUNITY 1. Renew your membership in TOHR and encourage your friends to do the same. 2. Volunteer to work at the HelpLine. 3. Volunteer to work at the TOHR HIV Testing Clinic. 4. Attend TOHR meetings and invite others to join us. 5. Volunteer to help with TOHR fundraising efforts. 6. Volunteer to help with TOHR social activities. Board Seeks Appointees 7. Volunteer to help with the TOHR Reporter. 8. TOHR is actively pursuing coalitions with other organizations. You could serve as a delegate or committee member in this capacity. The TOHR HelpLine, 743-4C’2A9Y7S has been in existence for nearly 10 years, offering information and referrals. On a recent two hour shift, a volunteer answered calls including a mother who had learned her 17 year old daughter was lesbian, a teen-age boy who was just coming out, a lesbian who relocated here wanting to learn about our community, persons looking for gay friendly business and professional services, persons visiting Tulsa, a transgendered person looking for a doctor’, a man just diagnosed HIV+, someone who was alone and just wanted to talk. Information and referrals were provided to all these who called. HelpLine volunteers work one two hour evening shift per month. They are trained in handling calls and have great resources at their fingertips. It is a job that anyone can do. Why not call and sign up today? Membership Application Yes I want to be a contn~oging member of Tulsa Oldahoman~ for Human Rights Please accept payment as described below: $10. Limited Income/S~o~dent Membership P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa OK 74152 918-743-G4A2Y~S7 Members’ Representatives Kelly Kirby president Ric Kirby 1st Vice President Kathleen Golden 2nd Vice President Robert Crow Secretary DON Treasurer Activities Director Public Affairs Director Fundraising Coordinator Owen Thomas HeipLine Coordinator Ruben Garcia Reporter Editor Representatives of TOHR are needed for a variety of positions. Five Members-at-Large are required, according to the TOHR by-laws, to perform the following fimctions: HelpLine Coordinator, Reporter Editor, Fundraising Coordinator; Public Affairs Director; and Activities Director. Standing c~mmittce members are also needed for: the Budget Committee; the Follies Committee; the Benefit Auction Committce; and the Executive Committee. Additional volunteers are needed for staffing these vital functions that are the heart and soul of TOI-I~ "OVERFLOWING CLOSETS?" ffyou are like so many that cashed in bigtime in the "stuff" department this Christmas then consider doing your spring cleaning a little early and donate the remains to TOHR for "Tulsa’s Largest Garage Sale.’" Sponsored by the Mental Health Associates of Tulsa the event will take place on February 12, 1994 at 8 a.m. in the Expo Square Building at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds. Call the TOHR HelpLine, 743-4297 or Ric Kirby, 437-6767 if you would like to volunteer to set-up or to help on the day of the sale. Name City Phone (optional) SignaUu’e State __. Zip would like to volunteex help with $20 Regular Membership $35 Or~aniTational/Household Membership $100 Sustaining Membership I am currently receiving the TO/~ Reporter. I am not on the mailing list. Make cheekpayable to: Tulsa Oklahomansfor Human Rights Donations emlribumt to TOI-IR over set number~’pfe~ ore Tax Deductible �TOHR Reporter NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID TULSA, OK PERMIT NO. 259 PO Box 52729 Tulsa OK 74152 Address Correction Requested Return Postage Guaranteed Tom Neali ,James £hris~john PO Box 4140 Tu!sa, OK 74! 59 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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. 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 [1984-1993] OHR Reporter Volume 14 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/25717db863a454a19d0b75416f47b6a6.pdf 0dc286339f004f1686f7ae26a7196d2b PDF Text Text A publication of Tulsa Oklahomansfor Human Rights in cooperation with Parents and Friends ofLesbians and Gays Volume 1, Issue 4 October 1995 Coming (and Going) Out In the gay 90’s many of us have finally begun to celebrate who we are: _.m...en and women who enjoy life, have children, pay taxes, go to church, work, play, and yes, love individuals of the same sex. A part of our celebration includes a certain level of coming out. Whether we participate in gay pride activities or read gay/lesbian novels in the comfort (and safety) of our own homes is largely a personal decision. Many of us have reason to fear coming (and going) out. But today is a different day. Lesbianism is chic - the "in thing" as movies, television shows, and entertainers celebrate womyn loving womyn. AIDS have pushed the gay community to the forefront as we continue to fight what is no longer considered just a gay man’s disease. About the town, we are beginning to fly rainbow flags on our car windows, our front porches, our storefronts, and even on the clothes we wear. We talk about GAY PRIDE and HUMAN RIGHTS, but do we really know what they mean? PRIDE results when we have a positive sense of self and community. RIGHTS happen more quickly when we join as one. Get involved with YOUR community, today! Great things are coming to Tulsa. As 1995 comes to an end, expect to see something very special happening in our community. You’ll want to be a part of the excitement! Make plans now to attend the CommUNITY meeting on November 7th at 7:00 PM (Alan Chapman Activity Center Choteau Room, Tulsa University). Meet leaders from the many organizations dedicated to providing services for Tulsa’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered communities. Cast your vote for next year’s tohr leadership, and participate in round table discussions designed to bring UNITY to our Community. Together we can make Tulsa a great place to come (and go) out. ~ �$8,000 $1o,ooo 4 I I~] $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 Help us fill OUR Community Center by sending in your contribution TODAY! Monthly Pledges Center Stage One time donations O $100 O $2,500-$5,000 O $75 O $1,500-$2,499 O O O 0 O O $50 $45 $40 $35 $20 $10 O O O $ $ $ COMING 750-$1,499 300-$ 749 100-$ 299 Other Please mark your chosen pledge or donation category, detach and mail to: tohr, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Please include your name and address, so that we may thank you properly. All contributor’s names and information are held in the strictest confidence FOR DI_IA �PAG E 3 PFLAG Urgent Responses Needed on Legislative Activity!! Congress has returned from its August recess and is planning to consider several pieces of legislation of critical importance to our community. We cannot pinpoint when they will do so, but we can prepare you to respond. Please read this Action Alert carefully and take action using the information the Human Rights Campaign Fund has provided. _ Issue #1: Critical AIDS Care, Prevention and Education Programs At Risk!! During the seek of September 11-15, the Senate Appropriations Committee and its Labor, Health and Human Services Subcommittee will take up the L/HHS/Ed appropriations bill which determines FY ’96 funding levels for most federal HIV/AIDS, health and education programs including: The Ryan White CARE Act, HIV Prevention; and the Office of AIDS Research (OAR). Thereafter, the full Senate will consider the bill on the Senate floor and vote on any amendments. In the past years, Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC) has introduced amendments to the L/HHS/Ed bill which attempt to restrict the content of HIV prevention messages and youth’s access to contraceptives. And, just last month, Helms introduced an amendment to the Ryan White CARE Act to deny funds to community-based organizations that "Promote Homosexuality." Such amendments single out the gay and lesbian community for discrimination by denying them life-saving HIV/AIDS medical care, prevention information and counseling. Urge your Senators to Oppose any Anti-gay Amendments! Call your Senators through the Senate switchboard at 202-224-3121 and urge them to oppose all amendments to the L!HHS/Ed bill offered by Helms or others that single out the gay and lesbian community for discrimination. Ask your Senator to speak out on the Senate floor in support of life-saving HIV/AIDS programs. Oklahoma Congressional Delegation U.S. Senator Don Nickles 133 Hart U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 2O2-224-5754 U.S. Rep. Steve Largent 410 Cannon U.S. House of Reps. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2211 3310 Mid-Continent Tower 409 So. Boston Tulsa, OK 74103 918-581-7651 2424 East 21st, Suite 510 Tulsa, OK 74114 918-749-0014 U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe 453 Russell U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-4721 1924 So. Utica, Suite 530 Tulsa, OK 74104 918-748-5111 U.S.Rep.TomCoburn 511 Cannon U.S. House of Reps. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2701 215 State Street, Suite 815 Muskogee, OK 74401 918-687-2533 others may introduce amendments to the bill that would deny critical HIV/AIDS medical care to the gay and lesbian community. Urge your Senators to Oppose any Anti-gay Amendments! Call your Representative through the House switchboar~i at 202-225-3121 and urge them to oppose all amendments offered to HR 1872 that would deny critical HIV/AIDS medical care to the gay and lesbian community. Ask your Representative to speak out on the House floor in support of this life-saving program. Issue #3 Anti-gay Hearings on School Programs Planned!! Anti-gay extremist Lou Sheldon, the head of the Traditional Values Coalition, has succeeded in pressuring Congress to hold hearings on public school programs which deal with issues of sexual orientation. Sheldon will Issue #2 use this forum to attack programs that he clams "promote" Ryan White CARE Act Expires on September 30! homosexuality but which, in fact, are modest programs, adopted by local communities, to respond to an epidemic The Ryan White CARE Act provides essential lifesustaining medical and support services to more than of violence and discrimination that affect all students. 350,000 women, men and children living with HIV and The issue of the "homosexual agenda in schools" will be part of a hearing entitled "Parental Involvement in AIDS in communities across America. It empowers local communities to decide how dollars should be spent and is Social Issues in Education" to be held by Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R-MI), Chair of the House Oversight and cost-effective, reducing costly hospitalizations and emergency room care. AIDS is now the number one killer Investigations subcommittee of the Economic and of all Americans age 25-44. Now, more than ever, we Educational Opportunities Committee. The hearings were need the CARE Act, but it will expire at the end of originally scheduled for September 12, but have been September unless it is renewed or reauthorized! postponed, to the end of September or early October. Urge Chairman Hoekstra to cancel the hearing!! HR 1872, the CARE Act re,authorization bill was Please call Chairman Hoekstra at 202-225-4401 to reported to the House floor by a unanimous, bipartisan vote in the Commerce Committee. However, we are now urge him to cancel these inflammatory hearings! concerned that Representative Bob Dornan (R-CA) and �PFLAG PAGE 4 ABOUT PFLAG Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a not for profit, tax exempt, all volunteer, community-based organization of parents, other relatives and friends of lesbian and gay persons. PFLAG is not affiliated with any ethnic, religious or political group. PFLAG/Tulsa is a member of the international federation of the same name. OUR PURPOSES AND GOALS ARE TO: ¯ Provide a support system for families and friends of lesbians and gay men in an effort to understand, accept and support their children with love and pride, ¯ Provide education for individuals and the community at large on the nature of homosexuality, and ¯ Support the full human and civil rights of lesbians and gay men. Established Family AIDS Support Group Wednesday, October 4, 1995 & Wednesday, October 18, 1995 6:30 pm HIV Resource Center 4154 South Harvard Suite H New Family AIDS Support Group Thursday, October 5, 1995 & Thursday, October 19, 1995 Call 749-4901 for Location and Time PFLAG/Tulsa’s Family AIDS Project, HIVRC, and the Tulsa Visiting Nurses Association now provide two bimonthly support groups for families with members who are living with HIV/AIDS. These sessions are facilitated by professional counselors who have experience in AIDS related concerns. If you or a loved one are dealing with HIV/AIDS you are most welcome at these meetings. We gratefully accept advertising from those who wish to market their goods & services to our members, space permitting. As a non-profit organization, however, we do not endorse any REID- IRRIGATION" SYSTEMS "~ business enterprise. GENE REID (918) 836-4007 Sandra J. Hill,, M.S. 5634-C S. 122nd E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74146 KELLY H. KIRBY Psychotherapy and CLinical Consultation Certified Public Accountant Available for all your business and 2865 East Skelly Drive Suite 215 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 personal tax and accounting needs (918) 745-1111 P O Box 14011, Tulsa, OK 74159 Phone (918) 747-5466 254-2100 7116 8. Mlngo #102,, YOUR COMPLETE HOME ACCESSORY & WINDOW TREATMENT SOURCE DRAPERIES WOOD BLINDS MINI’S VERTICALS SHUTTERS UPHOLSTERY BEDSPREADS BACK ROW OF 8flOPS tNEMBLEY CENTER �PAGE 1 PFLAG Volume IV October 1995 Number 10 Newsletter of the Tulsa Chapter of Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays P.O. Box 52800 Tulsa, OK 74152 Help line (918) 749-4901 Regular Meetings Second Monday of the Month Lynn Mostoller, editor Family AIDS Support Groups: First and Third Wednesday of the month and First and Third Thursdays of the Month OCTOBER MEETING CALENDAR Monday, October 9, 1995 Quadrangle Building 4154 South Harvard Suite H Look for the entrance on the north side of the building-"The Gathering Place" 6:30 - 7:45 pm PFLAG 101 and PFLAG 102 PFLAG 101 is a group designed to support new parents and members as they begin their journey to accepting and supporting their lesbian and gay loved ones. PFLAG 102 is a new group for those who have "graduated" from PFLAG 101, but who would like to meet in a small, supportive setting to discuss matters and topics on a more personal level than is sometimes possible in the larger, general meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. SP O U S E S, led by Carolyn Wood, is a new group forming to support straight spouses of gays and lesbians. 7:00 - 8:00 pm Social and Refreshments 8:00 pm General Meeting & Program The program for the October meeting will feature presentations and training sessions for Project Open Mind. Public relations and media experts from the National PFLAG office will be on hand to present the project details. The TV ads that have been prepared for Tulsa’s prime time viewing audience will be shown, and our training for this exciting project will begin. Come and be a part of this incredible opportunity. See inside for more details. SEPTEMBER 28, 1995 (Thursday) 1995 Family to Family HELPLINE ( 1-800-24 PFLA G) See inside for details. SEPTEMBER 29 THRU OCTOBER 1 (Friday - Sunday) INDY95 PFLAG CONVENTION SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 (Saturday) AIDS Walk Tulsa ’95, Walk This Way Boulder Park 9:00 am Registration 10:00 am Step Off 1:00 pm Jaycees’ Battle of the Bands OCTOBER 4, 1995 (Wednesday) Established Family AIDS Support Group 6:30 pm OCTOBER 5, 1995 (Thursday) New Family AIDS Support Group 6:30 pm Call (918) 749-4901 for more info. OCTOBER 9, 1995 (Monday) PFLAG General Meeting See left for details. OCTOBER 13 THRU 15, 1995 (Friday - Sunday) AIDS Memorial Quilt Returns to’Tulsa OCTOBER 18, 1995 (Wednesday) Established Family AIDS Support Group 6:30 pm OCTOBER 19, 1995 (Thursday) New Family AIDS Support Group 6:30 pm �PFLAG PAGE 2 The 1995 Family to Family HELPLINE (1-800-24 PFLAG) Family to Family is a one Day, national toll free help line for people who have recently learned that their child, family member or friend is, or might be gay. Family to Family puts callers in one on one confidential contact with parents, families and friends of lesbian and gay men and select professional counselors. The date is Thursday, September 281 1995 The Quilt Returns to Tulsa The Tulsa Chapter, Names Project, announces that a major display of the Quilt will be in Tulsa on October 13 through the 15, 1995. The display of the Quilt will be at a new location, the Expo Square Pavilion on the Tulsa State Fairgrounds. There will be approximately 800 panels on display. PFLAG will participate in the unfolding of the Quilt. If you would like to be a member of the team, please call Nancy at 742-8565. Project Open Mind Tulsa, OK, has been chosen as one of three cities (along with Atlanta, GA, and Houston, TX) to pilot Project Open Mind. This project, designed and supported by PFLAG’s National Organization, will focus on addressing the homophobia that exists in a community. Through a multimedia (radio, TV, print, for~!rns, speaking engagements, etc.) educational program we hope to reach Tulsa’s "mushy middle" on gay/lesbiargbi issues. Tulsa’s PFLAG chapter can look forward to special media training, materials for TV and radio, and access to national staff support, o. Are You a PFLAG Member? Hopefully, you feel that our organization is worth supporting and that you enjoy receiving this newsletter. This organization has continued to grow because there are people out there who need the support PFLAG offers. As an organization, we are completely staffed by volunteers. Your membership fee is not a luxury to us--it is essential for our survival. Please use the form below to renew your membership with PFLAG Tulsa. 1995/1996 Dues Are Due!!! (Clip and Mail to PFLAG, PO Box 52800, Tulsa, OK 74152) MEMBERSHIPS.. .Individual membership $20.00 Household membership $30.00 Supporting membership $50.00 Gii~ for the ongoing support of the Tulsa PFLAG Chapter $8.00 of your dues will be sent to National PFLAG to enable you to receive the FLAGPOLE, the national quarterly newsletter. The PFLAG pole is mailed to your home. If you do not want receive the newsletter at your hove, please check the box The words, "Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: will appear on the return address of the PFLAG Pole. VOLUNTEER WITH YOUR TIME AND ENERGY ...... INDICATE IN WHAT AREA YOU WILL WANT TO WORK. ~,Program Na~le: Hospitality Name: ~Hot line Address: City: St: ~ZIP: Library Funding Support Group Your participation will enable us to further our goals SUPPORT- EDUCATION- ADVOCACY �tohr and HIV Many may wonder why a human fights organization manages the only anonymous HIV testing clinic in northeastern Oklahoma. Perhaps a visit to the past and a look at the present might explain. orientation or preference; (5) to educate the general public about human rights; (6) to provide a forum for the discussion of human rights issues, and; (7) to disseminate information on such issues to its members and to the general public. In the mid-to-late 80’s when AIDS was first becoming a regular part of our Oklahoma vocabulary, tohr was one of the few organizations Some may argue that our mission is not in line with already positioned to provide HIV prevention activities. T.he first Testing/Counseling program was developed in response to what tohr believed was a our two HIV programs (prevention and anonymous testing). Prevention for the members of our community benefits all of us. Secondly, many of the battles fought on behalf of individuals living with fundamental human right - the right to be tested for the HIV virus in an anonymous fashion. Who better HIV or AIDS have also been battles relaled to discrimination based on sexual orientalion. No to protect the rights and anonymity of Tulsa’s gay, lesbian, and bisexual community than lhe city’s matter how much we would like io separale the disease from the reality of our sexuality - a primary oldest gay and lesbian organization? mode of transmission is through sexual activity. The very nature of exposure often leads to many individuals being "outed." Discriminatory treatment related to HIV is largely based on fear. It is also based on the fact lhat until recenlly, AIDS was considered a "gay disease." Today, the work of the clinic is greatly expanded. Testing and counseling continue on an anonymous basis while oulreach workers provide prevention information to gay men, youth, and women. Although many organizations now provide HIV/AIDS services, tohr remains steadfast in its goal of providing some HIV services by and for, (but not exclusively for) the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community. Past comments from leaders of the religious right have forced us to address the human rights of persons who were nol only ttlV+ but who were also gay. "AIDS is God’s way of destroying homosexnais" becomes a battle cry for the gay, Programs like the newly established Positively Negative continue to provide prevention services specifically designed to meet the needs of the gay lesbian, and bisexual community, as well as for all and bisexual men. Positively Negative is one of the first programs in the Nation to explore a new method for promoting the prevention of HIV. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual communities across the tohr was originally chartered to: (1) bring au end to discrimination and oppression agaiust all persons based on sexual or affectional orientatiou or preference; (2) to encourage freedom of expressiou of affectional orientation or preference; (3) to obtaiu equal treatment under the law for all persons regardless of sexual orientation or preference; (4) to discourage prejudice or stereotypical treatment by officials and news media on account of sexual those working in the area of HIV/AIDS. Nation are now credited as being the protectors of rights, the providers of hope, and the promoters of services for persons living with ItlV or AIDS, regardless of their sexual orientation. With all this behind us and so much more before us, the real question may be: "How can tohr NOT have a visible presence in the area ofHIV/AIDS?" [:1:1 �PROJECT OPEN MIND The October 3rd meeting of tohr will feature PFLAG’s Project Open Mind. The Tulsa PFLAG was chosen as one of three Project ()pen Mind sites nationwide. Hear the history of the Project, find out the exciting things to come, and learn more about how you might help PFLAG with this important Project. (See the PFLAG newsletter for additional information regarding Project Open Mind.) The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Gathering Place, 4154 South Harvard. A short business meeting, including the nominating committee’s presentation of the 1996 tohr slate of officer candidates, will be held prior to the program, f,0 Don’t renew your tohr membership without asking a friend to join with you. Although memberships are due on August 1, 1995, tohr gratefully accepts memberships throughout the year. If you’ve not sent your m~mbership - please do so today and invite a friend to join you! Please detach and mail to: P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Name: Address: City: Phone: Signature; State:Zip; [] $10 Limited Income/Student Membership [] $20 Regular Membership [] $35 Organizational/Household Membership [] $100 Sustaining Membership O I am currently receiving tohr mailings O I am not on the mailing list Please contact me about volunteering Say No to Hate ALL COMMUNITY DANCE Saturday October 21, 1995 8:00 PM to Midnight Park Plaza Shopping Center - 61st and Sheridan Community Room - Behind Charleston Bay (I~mk for the purple ribbon) 61st and Sheridan $3.00/single, $5.00/couple (Costumes Optional) A week of "Say No to Hate" activities are currently being planned for October 16 -20, 1995. Friday October 20 has been dedicated to Say No to Racism and Hate Crimes. Activities (tentatively scheduled) include an 11:30 AM "march" from the north side of the Martin Luther King bridge to the Cultural Center on Greenwood. This is a chance for the gay and lesbian community of Tulsa to join with others and have a presence in saying no to hate crimes. Complete details will be available by calling the Helpline at 743-GAYS after October 5th. �Conferences Hoisting the Banner of Color A Regional HIV Prevention Education and Substance Abuse Conference, October 9-10. OKC. Contact Dennis Green at CarePoint. Inc. for information 1-800-285-2273. Creating Change The National Conference for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Movement, November 10-12. Detroit, MI. Call 202-332-6438 for information Other Activities Phillip Morris/Virginia Slims Legends Tennis Tournament - Implemented by the National AIDS Fund and benefitting CarePoint, Inc. - OKC Concerts October 6th - Gladys Knight and Regina Belle October 7th - Barbara Mandrell and Martina McBride Tennis October 7 & 8 - featuring Martina Navratilova, Bille Jean King, Chris Evert, and many more Call CarePoint for more information 1-800-232 2273 or 405-232-2437 National Coming Out Day Service at Family of Faith - MCC 5451-E South Mingo October 11, 1995 Call 622-1441 for details Their Legacy Lives On... The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Display Opening ceremonies 6:30 PM Friday October 13 October 13 - 15 at the Tulsa Fairgrounds Pavilion Building The Third Annual Boo Bash - Benefitting RAIN October 28 at The Silver Star Mr. Oklahoma Leather Contest November 4 at The Silver Star COMING SOON GAY TULSA: A guide to businesses serving the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Community of Tulsa and the Surrounding Areas. Watch for it in October Red Ribbon Treefest December 3, 1995 - Watch for additional information in next month’s Communi~. News All Community Holiday Party sponsored by tohr December 8, 1995 - Watch for additional information in next month’s Community News RING, RING - ANSWER TI:IE PHONE. Tulsa’s Gay and Lesbian HelpLine needs your help. Approximately 10 volunteers are currently needed to answer the Helpline and provide information and assistance to members of our community and visitors to the Tulsa area. If you have been looking for a special way to help get information and assistance to Tulsa’s Gay and Lesbian community, TillS IS IT! Call the Helpline at 743-GAYS and leave a message for the Helpline Coordinator. Women’s Supper Club - Picnic at Zink Park on 31st between Utica and Peoria Bring a covered dish and a yard game October 15th, Call 743-GAYS for more info Coming Out Scary Dance - October 21st See this issue for additional information Herland Fall Retreat October 27-29, Fountainhead State Park Call 405-521-9696 for information Alternative Activities and Resources may not reflect a complete listing of resources and activities. [~thiled to include your specific resource If xve have or event, we [apologize. Future information to be included in this listin~ [should be sent to Communi~, Ne~vs. P.O. Box 52729 [Tulsa, OK 74152 or faxed to 918-584-4541. Submissio~ deadline is the 15th of every month. �Cyberspace Gay World Net - The Online Service to the Gay and Lesbian Community - 1-800-953-0065 for info Eye Contact - Exclusively Lesbian Nationwide Online Service or Gay Men’s Worldwide Computer Bulletin Board - For a local number and logon instructions call 1-800-949-2668 OUT. corn - Your one-stop OUT source on the World Wide Web - http://www.out.com In a Different Light - "explores the gay and lesbian experience in 20th century American art" http://www.uampfa.berkley.edu/exhibits/idl/ dlhome, htul Gifts, Cards, Etc. Jungle Red Located in the Habana Inn 2200 NW 39th Expressway - OKC Open 2 PM to 2 AM - Mort to Fri Noon to 2 AM - Sat & Sun TomFoolery Located in Family of Faith MCC 5451-E South Mingo Open (Oclober 14th) Noon to 6PM on Saturdays (Sunday openings coming soon) 15% of gross sales benefit Tulsa organizations Vicious Pink Located in Concessions 3340 S. Peoria - Tulsa Open 2 PM to 2AM - Thurs to Sun Books & Zines Great Gay and Lesbian Places to Live, "The Official Guide" More than 130 cities and towns profiled. Available in book form ($16.95) or on diskette ($19.95). Call (901) 274-6620 for direct orders. @Movies Available on Video ~ Boys in the Band @ Personal Best Like People in History: A Gay American Epic by Felice Picano; Viking Press "This is the big novel we’ve all been waiting for the gay Gone with the Wind." Edmund White @ Lianna ~ Once is Not Enough ~ Long Time Companion ..~’ The Hunger ~ Prick Up Your Ears OUT - America’s Best selling Gay and Lesbian Magazine Subscriptions call 1-800-876-1199 (Also available at TomFoolery and Vicious Pink) ~ Desert Hearts ~-~ ¯ Philadelphia ~ Boys on the Side ~!-) The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Denueve - The Lesbian Magazine Subscriptions - write to Deneuve, 2336 Market ~!-~ Claire of the Moon @ La Cauge Aux Folles Street, #15, San Francisco, CA 94114 or call 818760-8983. (Also available at TomFoolery and Coming Soon to Video ~ Bar Girls (October 31) Vicious Pink) Recently Shown, Now Showing or Coming Soon ~," ~’ The Incredibly True Story of Two Girls in Love The Family Next Door - For Lesbian and Gay Parents and the Children Who Fill Their Lives Subscriptions - P.O. Box 21580, Oakland. CA 94620 ~’-~ The Sum of Us ~ob~ Jeffrey (Movies 8) .~-_"~ To Wong Foo, Thanks for ~verything. Julie Newmar (Eton Square, Eastland Mall. Promenade) � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/18df3677bd3cd9f38d1745c4d0057f2b.pdf b56c1ae0ab1511ebdaab72d840352573 PDF Text Text Pride Center Remains Open Tulsa Oktahomans %r Human Rights, Inc. (TOHR), is a Tulsa-based f0! (c)G) non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendc~ people in northeastern Oklahoma. As the otdes~ exisdn[ non- rdi~ious ~ay and lesbian organization in the sta~e of Ok!ahonm, we have been actively involved lot nearly 20 yea~s in improving awm~eness of gay and lesbian rights, legislation, heakh, and od~er factors that affect our evewday lives. Since 1996, we have operated the Pride Center, Tutsa’s (;omnmnky Center for the Gay, Lesb!gn, Bisexual and Trm~sgendcr Community. The Pride C~nte~ offers a specialized gik store, meeting space, lounges, recreational activities, a !ibraw, a newsletter, communky referrals, and a weakh of other contributions of interes~ to the communky. TOHR plans the annua! Gay & Lesbian Pride Picnic (in addition to which a fade is being planned) as weli as events such as the candlelight ~ vigi! in rnemorv of Mathew Shepard, co&osted by PFLAG, " °’QHR has had ous flags and sirs st(> le b°oke gbss doors, ~he s v,#o ):ea°s ou~~ existence h’} nd permanent signs (5’X8’) on die South and West s~dcs of Ak’ building we occupy at 38th Street and Peoria Avem~c stab ing "GAY COMMUNITY CENTER & PRIDE STORE". The response was immediate and whole-heartedly positive. We began m see additional traffic in the Pride Center solctv as a resuk of the signs and saw press coverage in print, television and radio media. The increased awareness and visibility also gave rise to new members and donations, salving the short-term funding problem of the organization, d~ough much support is still needed. Mowever, less than a week after the signs were insmt!cd, TOHR president Steve Horn received a call from one the building owners asking to discuss the signs, statiug that d~e material for the signage was inappropriate for rhc hm~g-c that the owners were trying to achieve wkb {he building. The owner subsequently canceled a planned meeting, discuss appropriate signage material. A terrier was rccch’cd by TOHR under separate cover asking dmt the signs be removed as the owner f%k TOHR was in violation of lease. Two weeks later wkh the signs still in place and no ion notice, eking d~e alleged breac[~ o t~e lease as the sole reason %r eric ion Indeed, FOMR ms a g~od paying rentaadc~mpiyingwi ctrrema d ~red s ~.id~ inS namgem.ent B ilding ownership chas.gcd ha-~s i? Augm: 1998 a~’:.d "~ r rove a} >u~ded si<e the iOMR att{rney Ken% Le>is has in%n~cd c ,~,~c° �Parents And Friends Of Lesbians And Gays PFLAG’s monthly meeting wilt feature speakers to advise the on how to work wkh our state representatives and senators. They will be addressing specifically how we can hetp pass hate crimes legislation in Oklahoma this year. This meeting wi!t be very beneficial to anyone wishing to become more politically active. The pane! wit! fnclude lobbyists, organizers from Progrcssivc Alliance and others with experience in this fietd. PFLAG meets at 7:30 in the Fellowship Congregadona! Church, t,’ellowship Hall @he rear buildin¢ at 28th and Harvard. h~ additior~, local research is being directed toward the gay community which requires the assistance of volunteers who arc or have been law enfi~rcement officers. Those willing parddpa~e should contac Nancy McDonald a~ 742-856£ t)iscredon is assured. Estate planning is particularly cmcia! to lesbians and gay men. 1%r example, if you fail to make a will your property will go to those persons whom the state has decided are your heirs. The state% choices generally do not reflect the wishes of most lesbians and gay men because they are based on the structures of a non-gay, nuclear family. You can counter the state’s choices by drafting !egal documents that declare your own personal choices. Many of us only begin to look into estate planning when we are settled in a tong-term relationship, have children, or f%ce a !£%threatening itlness. Legat documents such as wills and powersof attorney are impor~an~ ~br everyone who wants to decide who receives their property at death, or who will see t< their health care needs if they cannot care for themselves. To learn how yuu can make take more control over d~esc issues, attend the discussions at the Pride Center. b’or information, please call the Pride Center at (918) 74~-4297. [quality Begins At Home TOHRiOL®LA Offe Seminars Many lesbians and gay men in Oklahoma feel powerless ~khout d~c legal recognkion of their relationships and cause discrimination based on sexual orientation is (so I%{} pcr~k’cdy legal. What they don’t rca!ize is there are options availd~lc ~ ~vcrcome some ~f the obstacles ~hey fhce. Yu!sa ()lh@ naans for Hu~an Rights (I’OHR) and the (H[@om~ ~ics[im and Association (()I,(;!.A) have } i~cd t~geth r provide in%rmatio~ t~ Equality Begins at Home is a national event sponsored by the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (NGLTb’) in which organizations across the country wi!l hold events tn promote equality and ]ustice. The events vAll be held the week of March 21 - 27 and are intended to focus attention on d?brts to pass hate crimes and civil rights laws and a efforts on the state level. Oklahoma’ events will include a ra!ly ~n the steps of hc stae capial i~ Oklahoma C y m March 27 a f:}0 lh, i. Lok fir more i a~}. rmation in aex month% ncws!e er Movie C aaics �CounteHop Appliances... WHat Could Be More ®rand? On February 1st, t999, Tulsa Oktahomans for Human Rights (TOMR) witl kick off the largest membership drive in its history. What do you get from increased membership? For starters, how about prizes galore! If you sponsor !0 new paid memberships, you earn a free toaster, sponsor 25, earn a toaster oven. ~nd, the member that recruits the most memberships be)’ond 50, earns a trip to a beach to get toasted themselves. So call your fi’iends now and cruk, recruk, recruit! You must be sure that your name appears as sponsor on the membership application when it is mailed in with payment. The membership contest runs @am February 1st, t999 to March 31, 1999, aud the winners will be announced in early April. Call the Pride Center f’or more details or come h) to pick up your application forms. Cha@ib! lono To Visit Yulsa The Red Ribbon Ball which will take place on April i7. t999, wiIl be co-sponsored by ?FLAG and Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. The program wi!1 feature Chastity Bona as Keynote Speaker. Other events include the presentation of the Swan Awards and a performance by the Council Oak Men’s Chorale. Volunteers are needed for the organizing committee and interested parties may contact Nancy McDonald at 742-8565. Look for further details in future issues of PRIDE CENTER NEWS. Upcoming Pride Center Events A dance is held every other Saturday evening at The Pride Center. Our next dance is a Mardi Gras Party on February 13th. The festive event wilt also feature a costume contest. So drag out your baubles, bangtes and beads and ioin us from 8:00 p.m. - midnight i%r an evening suited to any Va!entine! The next TOMR Board Meeting is at the Pride Center on Sunday, February 7th, at 2:00 p.m. Board members are reminded to mark their calendars for dais important meeting. The TOMR Membership Meeting is Tuesday, February 9th, at 7:30 p.m. All TOHR members are encouraged and invked to attend the regular monthly meetings. Clinton°s State Of The Union Co moil Oak Men% Chorale (COMa is currently preparing ~ :Ang ~%r several upcomi~g communi~)" events including hc Apil evns featuring Chastity Bona ar:d also the NIVRC Prcscrip ion A sistance < speI Sing. In additio~ ~ ~esu events, COMC ms a mu/. itude of ~d~er pending pe~@rrna-~ces as ~ eli as heir Si ring Co?cer schednled %r President Ctiuton in his State of the Union s)eech me> ioned EN©A (E lplo3.nent lq;n~Discri -~imti r: c) b~te crimes legisk~ im n)tin that it is of im.p~r~a~cc fi~r Congress to pass dis b islation tis s ssio~, l’his is t~ first time a President L~s ever mcnti I gisbtio dc~,lh: cd Sexual OricmM ",sith k in a Stt<~ }f :-e U i ~d Addr<:-,s �SU/DAY Felc~mh ational Church ~ CHURCH SCtqOQL - 9:30 A WORSHIP - 10:30 A House d H~irt Ministd~ ~ SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30 A WORSHIP - 10:45 A Tulsa MCC - WORSHIP - 10:45 A CUUC - WORSHIP - C~munty d H~ 11 A St. Jer~e’s ~OLY EUCHARIST ~ 11A The Gr~.~ Bible Stud2 - MEETING ~ Pride Center- 4 P - 6:30 P C~Jncl Oak Men’s Cho~ale ~ REHE~¢RSAL ~ Call for Info - 5 P C~muni WORSHIP - 6 P Ren - $2 PITCNERS - No Co~r - 2 P .- 4 P FREE POOL - No Co’~ - 6 P - 8P ~\RAOKE - No Co~r- 9:30 P - 1 A HItV Out~ach Pr~wttion Education - HF7 TESTING BY APPT - 9 A- 6 P HIV WALKoIN TESTING -- 6 P ~o 8 P Pride Center- ~ES NIGHT - 7 P Ren~ - $2 PITCHERS - No Co~r - 2 P - 4 P BEER BUST - No Cow4r - 4P - 8P HIV Outreach Pre~ntion Eduction - HIV TESTING BY APPT -, 9 A -- 6 P COMING OUT GROUP--~ride Center ~ 6 P Pdde C~t~ - YOUTH DROP-IN for AGES 14-21 - 2:30 P - 5 P R~ R~k T~tinA Clinic - HIV TBSTING~Odde Center -- 5 P - 8 P ~- MEETING - Cc~nmunity d H~- 7:30 P Ren~c~ -- $2 PITCHERS - No C~" - 2 P - 4 P BEER BUST - No Co~r - 4P ~ 8P SHOW --, 11 P - 1 A HIV Outreach Pre,~entiort Eduction -, HJV TESTING BY APPT - 9 A .~, 6 P R~ R~k T~tinq Clinic - HIV TESTING - R~:~ R~k ~. 5 P -- 8 P House d Hol~irit Ministri~ - BIBLE STUDY- 7 P Lambda AA- MEETING - Pdde Ce[1er -~ 7 P Ren~ - $2 PITCHERS - No Cc~r - 2 P ~ 4 P BEER BUST ~ No Cesgr ~ 4P - 8P HtV Outreech P~nfon Educ~ic~°~ - HIV TESTING BY ~#°PT - 9 A .~ 6 P HIV W~£K-IN TESTING -6 P - 8 P R~ R~k -O’RYAN Ye.~th Group : 18-24 "¢~r-Otds - 6 P EroSions An~ymeus - MEETING - C~mun~ d Hc~ --- 7:30 P Pride Center - CENTER CINEMA--S~ DeVil for W~kty Movie ~t@ - 7:30 P �KA~OKE - No Oo~ - 9:30 P - I A Ren - $2 PITCHERS - No C~r - 2 P - 4 P BEER BUST ~ No Co~r - 4P - 8P OPEN DANCE FLOOR RY, ~O MO~ IE TONIGHT sta(e P/annin ~5~s~nar - Pd Se Center - 7:30 P HIV Outreach Pre,~ntion Educalon - HIV TESTING - Pride Center-4,P~P Latona AC- MEETING - Pride Cente~- 5:30 P ~- MEETING - C~munity d H~ - 7:30 P NA ~ MEETING - C~muni~ d H~ - 1 ’1:@ P Ren - $2 PITCHERS - N0 Co~r - 2 P - 4 P FREE POOL - No Co~r - 6 P - 8P SHOW - 11 P -. 1 A MF:~sTING -~dd ~ Center -~ 7:30 F }} O(,~T SUPPO} GRP- Call for Time Satsrday, ~arch 13 ~ PdmeTi~rs - SILENT AUCTION BENEFIT FOR THE PRIDE CENTER Pride Cente~~- 5 P - 9 P ~s H{N w~8 ~scrc~n Kiss" o 7:3t, P Saturday, ~arch 27 .~ OGLPC / TQHR - =EQUA£1TY BEGINS AT HOME" RA£LY a~ the STATE CAPITAL .OKC - 5:30 P Saturday, April t7 ~, PF~G ~o M@U~E NIGHT *%he Question d Equality" ~- PHde Center-- 7 P %®dsesday ~a~¢h 5 ~ F~se {~£ Wccnan"s CenteT-, ~THE ARTIST’S W£Y~ ~NTRO ~ Cal for Time alossa~ Chu~x:2 ~- LENTEN SUPPER & PROGRAM ~ 6 P Thu~sday~ ~a~oh 4 ~.. PSde Oente~~-~ CENTER C/qE~£#s~ ,- ~%he Wonxm - 7:30 P PF~G t Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. - RED R~BBQ~ BALL BENEFIT & SWAN AWARDS ~ fe@:ud~g K~n~e S~ak~ CHAST~W BO~O Friday-Saturday, ~ay 7-8 C@ancit Oak ~n’s ChoraJe ~ SPRING CONCERT- All S~l’s Unitarian Church Saturday, ~ t2 ~ PRJDE ’99 PAP~DE & PICNIC ~ 10 A @ the Pride C~ter prying to V~eran’s Park Picnic starts imm@i~e~y f~leMng the Par~e, T~UA S.A -~ MEETING .~ Pride C~r ~ 5 P Pd@ Cent@~~-- B(~RD MEE1i]NG .- Pdde Cente< -- 2 F d H~ Council Oak Men’s Chorale ~W! lnt~d Tulsa ~lcwshi ~ional Chumh £ree S~t W~an’s Center HIV O~Rreach Prevention Eduction (~.O.P.E.) 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Now more than ever we need the support of our communit3’. This attempt to wrongfully evict us on a technicatky only acts as an example of the in}ustice that still exists in our community, state, nation and world. You or your loved one could be next to suffer a similar injustice. TOHR is currently working to make arrangements wkh the owner to stay in the space at least through the end of our lease on September 30, 2000. We need your membership and financial support to be sure that the Pride Center remains open and available *%r years to come. interested can cal! the Pride Center at (9!8) 7434297 for more in%rmadon and to become involved. B©yc© f of KMOD And The physical presence of the Pride Center is a polkical statement, bu~ it is only a big %1 closet until we make ourselves heard. Fi sf US [esbi@n Health Roped U.S. research on lesbian health has been far too scant),, and one reason is that researchers perceive a stigma attached to the work. Those are two of" the conclusions of "Lesbian Health: Current Assessment and Directions %r the Future," a report by the distinguished National Academy of Science’s Institute of Medicine (!OM) snpported wkh the first federa! flmds (a t997 grant by the National Institutes of Mealth’s Office of Research on Women’s Health) ever allocated for a comprehensive assessment of the research and issues surrounding the particular health needs of lesbia::s. ’~}ournal of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association" coeditor Jocelyn Whke, MD called the release of the report "a landmark day in the history of" lesbian health" because tbc tOM "underscores the importance of ensuring that lesbians are included in every significant research study on women’s heakh," and because the report %vi!t help guide the research community as it develops a comprehensive research agenda for lesbian health over the next decade." The IOM, which is @equendy called on by governmeut provide independent, nonopartisan :::::::::::::::::::::: public policy, set up a Committee on Lesbian }ieakl: Re- Hate is alive and well in Tulsa, and KMOD (97.5), and the Edge (104.5), are it’s advocates. P!ease }oin "FOHR and myserf in a boycott of these radio stations. search Priorities h: 1997 wkh a mandate to review and seas existing research o~ lesbian heakh, to examine issues methodology in conducting that research, and to make recommendations ~:" ~dtu:e research. The new report :cprc- W<rds such as " wi:kie<oed," "blackie," ’icolored" and ’siss? be’ a°e being: used by the Edg and KMOD A die sitc>m Hi:ted "Cy Watch" (instead of Bay Watch) bdg;~ired ~ KM()D~ h! i sents th~.t group: long-:,vaked findings. Lesbian orien:ation Re:" sc >< as n)t %und o prose: t a spccia: isk %r a}" disc;also. H>~cver ~:e:eraI!y t’~. t:at s little rcse :ch h~:s bee:?, done that :c;d co ~ch:si :s e°actk~ns wii he Edge were ’has d on air; ttey e;ec~ed sg a°<£;~d <>.: savng "I>pcach peK h:vcs:i a cs I’h:::e arc indica 1< ns ::at lusbians ~::’c not :x-cei ::n~: adeq:::::c :ncdlca: ca:c %r teas< ns i::ch:dh:~: : �data to bc conclusive. There art: also reports of health myths in die community, such as the false notion that lesbians don’~ ~ecd regular Pap smears. Some of ~he conditions fo~ which tOM examined lesbians’ risks included mental illness, HiV, chemical abuse, and sexually tyansmltted discases. The report defines three specific research priorities %r the %ture: increased-research on lesbian health and the development of more sophisticated methods for conducting it; increased research on how to define sexual orientation and how to acknowledge the diversity among lesbians; and increased research on the barriers to lesbians’ accessing menta! and physical health care and ways to overcome them. also makes eight specific recommendations, including: increased federal funding for lesbian health research; routine inclusion of questions on sexual orientation in women’s health studies; development of research designs that will include the diversity of lesbians; a survey big enough to assess difSerences in health risks between lesbians and other women; and training of researchers to study lesbian health. The report called on tiae government to increase funding fur such studies, but the Human Rights Campaign urged private funders to do so as well. HRC also expressed the hope that the report itself would help to remove researchers’ perceptions that work in this field might damage their careers. �iViembe skip D ive That’s right, we’re recruiting! Tulsa OMahomans for Human Rights ohalenges al current members to sponsor new or non° renewed members. Contest runs until March All membership leveJs qualfyo Memberships wll be credited to each sponsor upon receipt of membership fee. There are prizes for all who pa£icipate. Use the enclosed forms to spons~gr new members. You may duplcate the forms as needed or pick up more at the Pride Center, Membership brochures are avaifaMe at the pride center. TOHR is growing, cal your frienas today! P izes; I ~I~w wiembe~: Pride T-shi~ {while supplies Iast) 5 New Members: Toaster Accesso<] 10.~ew Mer~be~s: Tcaot..r~ ~. 25 New Membe;~s: Toaste~~ Oven �New!Renewed Member Sponsored by: Name would !ike to ioin/reioin. Individual o $25/year Household o $40/year Organization o $60iyear Sustaining - $100iyear Limited Income o $10#ear Eomai address: @ 1 want to pledge. Please send me monthly ~s it ok to call you? @ No reminders for $ Ptease send cor,~espondence only in confidential envelope @ New/Renewed Member Sponsored by: would like to join/rejoin. Individual o $25iyear Household o $40/year Organization o $60/year Sustaining o $100/year Limited Income o $10/year Eomail address: ~ ! want to pledge. Please send me monthty Is it ok tO cal you? @ Yes ~ No reminders for $ Plea@e sehd correspondence only in confidential envelope New/Renewed Member-Sponsored by; I3 I wouid like to oin! eioin i]~-mail add ess: stok oco ~ 9 -~ ! want to pe,~ge Please send me ~s,. th , � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/80874fd97ac8047e5459bf1d448bd270.pdf 8a22b33fa66aaa98590dd9a706c54613 PDF Text Text Make Rese ,ations How! This month the usual membe> .ship meeting will be replaced with a come-and-go reception at d2o ~@£/c C~w~" on Sunday, December 13, fi’om 7:00 to 9:00 PM. We want everyone in the cnmmunky to see %r then> selves what is available at rbe /@>~£" d~wc~" and how ever),one can make use of the center. Membership is nor rcquh’ed to attend :be reception and what a peffcc~ time to observe firsthmd }ust how your time and talents might be udtized Dy }oining TOHR! Prior to the reception those who have made advance reserva@ms "#il! meet [or dhmer at 5:00 PM. Arrangements %r dimmer have been made wkh the Full Moon Card on 15~h Street. As space is limited, those interested h~ are encouraged to call gi..%’ £@~t~ oHd AIDS Day, Decembe } World AIDS World AIDS Day, observed each December l, is designed to encourage public support for programs to prevent the spread of MtV and provide education and awareness of sues suKounding H!ViAIDS. It was observed fbr the first time in 1988 after a meeting of health ministers from around tlae world calling %r greater exchange of information HIViAH)S. This year’s World AIDS Day theme is"(Yivc ]:[Ol)C £:~ ~ :::oAd ucigt~ A/~9,51 "R ehallcnges people arotmd the world to co::temph:te die long-~:erm repercussions of the AIDS panden:ic, wkhout Ioshag sight that AIDS aft%ors Cvcryolle. World AIDS Day is organized by the Joint United Nations Progran:n:e o:: I!iViAIDS (UNAIDS), a partnership of six United Nations (UN) agencies ~ha: was created i:: 1996. The American Association fi}r World Hea!:h, i: coopcra- rio:: with the U.S. DepaK:ncn: f Meahh and Hu::::: Scrvicus, die Ran American He::h:h O:~:a::iz~:tion and the ()enters /or Discsse (on r<l and Prc~c:Klo::, coo:di::Kcs c~%Ks f->:" World All)S Da/i:: th :]::it:.:d L:t: cs. �TOHR Name Change Contest At the November Membership Meeting discussion took ph:ce concerning a possible name change ~or FOHR ~nd @c S~Uo ~c~: Many who were present fek that whte the dales have served the intended purpose over the ye~rs~ have now oudived d~eir use[utness a~d effectiveness. TOHR membership is at an all-time low. In addition, conccrns arose that many people in the community are not aware of @o ~dUc Cc~*lt~s~toca~ion or its’ purpose. .:kftcr lengthy discussion, the membership voted to initiate a contest soliciting possible new names k)r TOHR and/or the Pride Center. Anyone is eligible to participate and encouraged to submit ideas ~o @o ~Mtc (2c~c~" at their earlies~ convenience, but, no later than January 8, 1999. The winuing entry wilt receive a $50.00 gift certificate to use in the Pride Store. K that person is a TOHR member, d~ey would also qualK)" k~; their membership discount~ Thanks go to Jason Reed~ Grog Gaewood & Tim Giilean fbr spending much o£ the November 21 weekend at the Pride Center giving it a muchneeded fi~celiff. Jason rented a carpet cleaner and the m~ority of his day was doing just that, cteaning the ca@ets! Greg and Tim hdped with the cleaning and also re-arranged the Pride Store, t!~e library, the TV lounge and t~e halhvays, Come by to see the new Iook Books, Magazines, Videos There are times when people file C~s~’~s" in small gro::ps or when individua:s say hello and "hang ou£’ %r a wbi{. The center vo:uutccr At the Januar7 Board Meeting submissions wilt be considered and recommendations ~Lr name changes will be made at tbc Januar) Membership Meeting. Phm now to attend ~hat meeting and be a part of what proves to be at least one very important decision regardiug the future of our organization. staff w’ould !ike to have >:ailablc various kinds of eutcrtain- merit such as books, videos and n:agazi::es. (urru::tl) tions are needed to fill those needs. If !ou have videos. magazines or books that you wouhJ like to donate fur use at the center please let us know. We can make ::::::::::::::::::::: to meet you at a convenient tin:c or oven pick up articles fi’om your home if neccssar),. h: addition, some have inquired as to the possibilit)’ of d> hating a magazine or newsletteffnewspaper subscripti, n: to the center. Of course, those kinds donations are al:a avs wclrequired to comphxc your subscriptions. cst convcn:~;ncc, �Membership Finance Update The Board has set a goal to have 1000 TOHR members befbre the end of 1998! If d~e ~WM~ Ce~mr is going to continue operations, that can only happen through increased membership and financial support. A big thank you is owed to those who have already renewed or }oined TOHR. Yore" membership dues, along with your donations and pledges have given us enough money to remain open at least through February 1999. We sti!l have a lot to do, but we’re on our way! Even though several groups are meeting at the center, even though we have &e J@:/de Cc’nmr Cinema, even though we have the Pride Store, even though you may be a member, even though there are no paid staff members, TOHR membership is now at an albdme low. As a resuk, the organization is D~cing serious financial di~culties. We need your help now. If you are asking what you can do ~n help, the answer is simple. JOIN! If you are a member the answer is even more simple. Go out and get your Diends to }oin~ Without your help none of these issues will go away however, rim ~%~&~ C~,~ro,~" will. If you attend meetings a~ the center, you may have to find a new phce to meet !f you en~oy watching movies on Thursday evening at @e cen~er, you may have to start watching d~em at home. X you en}oy shopping at d~e Pride Store, most Iikely you will bse that convenience. I~ you appreciate the anonp mous H]V testing that is &~ered in a sa~e, friendly and convenien~ bcation, imagine how y0u’H ~ee! going dsewhere that may not be so "~mily Diendiy." As you can see, the~e is uo better dine dmn the present to ~oin the only gay community center hi T@sa. The chart below illustrates where we are in current membership and where we’re going. Remember, wkhout you, there is no communky. The chart below reflects membership dues and donations already received as wel! as pledges made h_>r the entire year. The entire annual pledge has been included in the chart, although only a few months have been received. So you can see that we still need your financial support. The best way to help us reach our goal is to recruk your Diends, neighbors and relatives as members. The we’re working toward the membership goat as wetl. pledges and donations are still important as well, so do what you can. It should be noted that there is no paid staff at d~c i~6dr Osnm~" or for th.e entire TOHR organization. All individuals involved in ti~e day to day operation of the cented organization are stricdy volunteers. In addition, there are currently no plans to utilize any paid personnel fix" the of ganization. Minimum operating expense includes rent and utitkies. Addkional!y, total operating expense includes alarm monkoring, newsletter and other minute miscelhmeous expenses. l,Ce,O Member Goal! Totas #ect p edges }/¢ ece red �Communi<~ 2~5 S Yale Ave 747-6300 Fell on~qational Church 2900 S Hap,~ard/we 747-7777 £ree Spirit Woman’s Center 587-4669 H~V Outreach Prevention Eduction 3503 E Admiral 8,~.~8378 Hou~ d the Hol~irit Ministries 3210#E S Norwoc~d 224.47~ Interfaith A~DS Mini~des P O Box 691438 438~2437 Nationa~ Or£anization for Women P O Box 14068 36~5658 ke Club P O Box 9165 PFLAG P O Box 52800 749.4901 Parish Church d St Jerome 205 W King 582~3088 Pride Center 7484297 t307 E 38th Street PdmeTimers P O Box 52118 Red Rock 5~2325 1724 E 8th Street ionat AIDS ~nte~aith 409 S Pittsbur9 8~195 Tu~ MCC 1623 N Map~@~ood 838~t7t5 Tu~s Unifo m/Leather Seekers A~c 838~ 1222 C~ommuni~y of Ho~__- WORS~tlP ~ P tiona~Chumh CHO~CH SCHOOL - 9:30 A WORSHIP - I0:30 A tr~s House d SUNDA Y SCHOOL - 9:30 A WORSHIP - 10:45 A St, Jetc~ ’,s ~s~_ y ~HARLS}~ f fA Tdsa MCC- @P~HtP- I0:45 A MEETING - PKWe Center- 4 P 15 CHURCH S~OOL - 9:30 A ~tDRSHIP -- fO:30 A S Y SCHOOL - &30 A *s ~C-L Y EU~A~tS T~f fA ~W-- 7 P HtV P~lvendon Educat~ HIV TESTING BY APPT- 9 A~6 P HIV t~44LKqN TESTING - 6 P-8 P PFLAG- MOVIE NIGHT~’Out of the Assr’- pr~de C~nter- 7P St. Jeasn~’s - VES~Y MTC~ ~ P PHde Canter-SPORTS NIGHT-~ P HtY Outreach t~sn HIV TESTING BY APPT- 9 COMING OUT GRP~P;~e Red R~k Testing CL~icH~V TEST/N~PR~DE C~5 P£@e CenterBOARD M~EE~#~G - ~:30 , �unity HIV Outreach P~ventk)n Educatk)~HI V TESTING BY APPT- 9 A-6 P HtV WALK4N TESTING - 6 P-8 P R~d Rc~ck- O’RYAN Ybuth Group : I8-24 Year-Olds - 6 P Pr~de Center- CENTER CINEMA "The Celk)k)#d Ok)set"- 7:30 P HIV Outreach Pteventk)n Educatk)#~ HIV TESTING BYAPPT- 9 A-6 P HfV WALK-IN TESTING - 6 P-8 P Red RG~k ~ O’RYAN Youth Group : 18-24 Year-OIds - 6 P PriMe Center- CENTER C4%~EMA "Can’t S,t~o the Musio"- 7:30 P Red RGck - ORYAN "ONE NIGHT ONL Y’ BENEFIT - Sliver Star - ! 0 P Pn:~e Center- Two-Step Dance Lessons ~7 P P©TLUCK-- @~’ BBLE STUD’/- 7P Lambde ~ o-- P~de Center-- 7 P HiV }G~S ROCK -5 P-8 P TESTING - PRIDE CTR-4 P-8 P Lamb~c]a AA - Pff~ Center - 5:30 P T,U.L.S.A. - P~Me Center- 5 P P4~e Center- Two-Step Dance Felk)wsb© ©~n@__@:~atk)nal ChumhLessons-TP CHRISTMAS PARTY AT DAY CENTER FOR THE HOMELES4S-5 P P~ventk)n Educatk)nHtV 77ESTLNG - PRIDE CTR~ P-B P Latona ,&4 - P~e center - 5:30 P N. O. ~X - P~de Center- I230 P ~4~-Sb%o Dance Lessons 7 P HIV TESTING BYAI~Y--- 9 A-6 P Ou~’,~ach Prevention Educatk)n- HIVP~e_,,_ Outreach _ v@nt}an ~ucadonHiV ~ES~N® - FTmJDE CYR-4 ;~8 P = H#Euse oY Ha ~ ST JOSEPHS CHR~S77~4S RARTY L.~a AA - ~.J<÷ Center = 5:30 P �V c!~en~ine’s D~y Jus~ Around The Corner Would you like :o send a special person a specia~ Vale::~inc? Wc hope ~ou wiI!! ~n ats e£%~ a~ cm’b produc~£os costs of the Pride Cen~cr News, pa~es of the February issue w~t hold special messages @ore you to your significant (or JnsignKican0 othersl The cost wilt range from ~1.50 to $!0.00 depending on the size o~ your Valentine! (Now ~sn’t that speciatl) We got ’era BiG, we got ’era liale~ Hey...k’s a!l goodl Many designs will bc available fi~r you to choose ~rom. in addition~ }’our cus~om a~’~ can also be scanned at ~:o addit{~ hal cos£ Call a~ad place }’ore" order or come bv the Pride Ce~ter dm’ing [rosiness hoc~rs heft>re Jan~mry 20t~. t999 ~-o sw\cE . . ~l.50SPACE$lS0 �7 No, jolm Michael Mo~tgomery x~itl ixot he there! But Kerr;." Yochcm x~ill! Kerr> is comi~’ dos~i~ (.[’ngcwon Friday evenings beginnin’ December 4th at 7:00 PM. The classes wil! last <me and a haK hours each. You ha~c the option of attc~ding all three sessioias or only those that arc corn c,~ic~.t i:or you. Al! we’re asking from you is a This is your chm~cc to get virtually flee !essons i~a Cotmtry m~d Western de,chug. Kerry wi~l teach three session, s, the first o~ December 4, tl~c scco~d o~a December 11 a~ad the ,hhd on December ! S. Each class bcgi~as promptly at 7:00 PM amt will co~}.cludc at 8:30 PM. Now dmt gives you plc~at) of time roger to the bars arid try out those new steps! Both of’era ..... ~ Itopcfi, ll), you’ll lcar~a more than two... but hey, you gotm start somcwherc~ If you have a dance par~x~cr, bri~g them ato~ag (dance partacrs ~ot required), {~thcr~ isc bring a great atthude and a desire to have a fabu- PRI®K �C®ling Any ®rid A£ P~umb®~s! Wc are still very much iu need someone with plumbin~ cxpdcncc Or someone who I~l~ wiling ~-o donate the cost o£ h~ring a ptumber. We need to have the main drain snaked from the utility ctoset, the drain flom the multipurpose room ............... snaked, and the pipes trader the sink in tha~ ~x~om properly attacl~ed. Anyone who would !ike to help, ca!l 743-4297 and leave a message Steve. ~ee & anonymous H~V Come By tD# An,g# O#/~tei" For You ~ Copy! ÷The Gayly ÷Tulsa Family News ÷Triangle News ÷Community News Voice testing is avaHabb at Ever), Tuesday by Red Rock 5:00 - 8:00 Every Saturday by H.O.P.E. 4:00 - 8:00 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9a64ad2abb8204ddb728e50427fdef41.pdf 7fdb778d34699cfffb053af30257f141 PDF Text Text please consider how important it is that you renew your support of the Pride Centen }v~u} unless we see a significant change in the next t lt, h months. Desp~e repeated pleas ~o d~ose on ou~" mailing list as well as the community at large, we still d) not imve even close to the level of operating income ~}{at we need on a ~aonthly basis. Renewed and new We cur~’entt)~ have a mailing list fi)~ the newsletter approximatei)~ 280 individuals, households, businesses and organizations. 1~ each of the 280 made a donatioa o£ $t0.00 per month, we’d have $2,800 every month, in addition to one-time dona£ons. That would cover our monthly expenses and also give us money sue othe, important endeavors and activKies. when you consider" that about 10 people are ~’esponsible [o~" the approximate $400.00 ah’eady pledged, that �The Pride Center ~:~ remain open, but not \vithou: you:" support, both monetari:y and vo:unte::ring. The s~reng:h of our community center is depe :dent ):: the Two 4Avl~oi!’cs" Anoq:w~ou,r ::re:tings are hdd n:onthiy convictions of :he peop:e inv :ved. P:ease support k 7 ~72A board Commun:ty Responds to @ @ (£gcv~dar is now being p:oduced. You’H this issu:. Whethe: it v,’iH conti::uc as a t~e: is sdH to be d:cidc~ bur w:’H do our inform:d. You can a:w’ays call die hdp mr% o:: die ca:e::dar. @ @ @ we sent h:fo:::mt:o:: :s po:nt, but hop:fully f’he bok of d}e ca:enda:" :s s:::e to chang: the over- and :nd:::b::d:n:::: of so:he @ Jar, ssis~ wkh the calendar, :f al: of that is::’: enough }ustification for keeping the }>ride Center ope::, we a:so have other i:regu:a: ew~nts :bat occ::r at the Pride Center: and our }:clp :in: has become incrcash:g}y busy. W’e now take over 100 calls a month t%r various in%:marion during the :imked ::ours that we are open and when wc have a rob:nicer. Marry other calls are missed or : icked sweri::g syste:n. con::nu::k!: k serves ~; purN>s,; If Pride Con:c: is %rccd :<:. close, out of ~: pk:c:c to :::cot ::::d ca:enda:s and :d organizations, itself. have :::) su �On the rainy evening of Saturday, October t7th, TOHR and PFLA(I hosted a vigil for Matthew Shepard. It rained all-day and showed no signs of letting up. t decided to relax in the warmth of our home thinking the vigil will probably be cancelled. At 9:00 PM, t started reading the morning paper, k explained how the rain poured on the funeral attendants in Wyoming and how the rain did not phase their devotion. The protestors and supporters attended even though the rain was merciless. The 10~second co~ erage tI~at tdevision gave the vigil lit my guilty bone. I fNt like a hea.hen or spineless snake. ~ tint this way not because the Westboro Baptist Church says that I am (because of my sexua~ orientation); but because I didn’t atend l%e vigE How selfisl£ Even if the vigi! was cancelled, { should have been there h~s~sting dmt it touk place. My point is dis, Matthew Shepard unwillingly lost his life. Th{s ~s shn~lar to the struggle that rac{a} ninorkies have durcd over" the centuries. (~B[.’t" rights wil eventually be tdcrated or accepted but only if we wittingly endure mutdpte small inconverfiences and sacrifices throughout our lives. Le., getdug OfT the couch and showh~g the world that we do care about hate crimes even b’it means that we will mess up our hair or get wet hs the replacing a barber and standing in the rain because of our mo’a~s are small prices to pay. Enduring these may be cuk tasks. But h" on%~ one person notices your actions k afficc~: them. That persun may not agree with your betiefi~ o" act o ~s but they sv{H h sonse [orrn respect you [or }c fiH~’c. When t}at pc:sun e~cou>~e~s a s{Rta~k>n Ned Texans ?o , nollen9® Sodomy tone Garner aud john Geddes I.awrence engaged The pah" v/ere taken to ]a~i and later ~deased on $200 bait. Now Garner and Lawrence plan to challenge the lay with exacdy the Mnd o[ case state gay and ]es[ian acth~s~s have been waiting fun Prosecutions for private consensual sex acts are so rare that the taws are difficult to challenge, although their impact is @equently [ett when they are cited in regards to other sues, sucb as d[scimination, employn~ent and adoption. Texas activists tried to raise a civi~ challenge to the sodomy law in ~994, but the state Supreme Court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction in the case because the p~aintiff~ had not been prosecuted under the sodomy law. in fact, only two or three sodomy cases have been prosecuted over the last 30 years in the state, and al~ those involved sex acts that took place h~ public ja~Is in view of wknesses. ~ronicaHy, the infrequent en£orcement o[ sodomy taws has also been used to }usti[y leaving them on the books. Attorney fi~r Garner and Lawrence Mitchd~ Katine, can now say, "For those people who have said over d~e years that never enforced need m realize dmt thaffs not true." So Texas activists, while outraged about the circumstances o[ the case, are end~usiastic about ks potential "We certainly hope to move this [orwa~’d, and we’d love to move all the way up the ladder and be declared unconstitutional," said ltouston Gay and Lesbian Pdidcal Caucus preident Clarence Bagby. "We need tu get dfis [sodomy law] off the buoks." Marlin County District Attorney john B. Molmes Jr. agrees wM~ the strategy. Althuugh he to prosecute Garner and Lawrence under the presumption that the taw is constkutiona], he sa[d, "But Yve arrays said that d~e best way to get rid of a bad law is to cnf%rce Fhat wasn’t the way t worked ott in the hfm~uus Georgga caseof"Bowersv. [ ardwck~’i~ w~c} t~cU.S. Su>~e>c Cour ~986 upheld ~a~ st-ae’s >,odony }a,~,, >wcvcr. �TULSA° ~ Jero,~’s -HOL Y EUCHARIST- 11 A INQUIRER’S C&4SS- 6 P ~ouse of Ho~ SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:30 A WOR~HtP - 10:45 A G~mmunl£of Ho~- ~tP - 6 P CHURCh4 SOHOOL - 9:30 A OK Stroke Club NV 7~S~G BY APPT~, 9 A-6 P CO~#G OUT GRO Ctr-6 P - Feilowship ©ongregadona! Church - SPORTS NIGHT- 7 P ~IV ~EST!~-~G ~ PRIDE C~R- 5 P:8 P HIV TESTING BY APPT- 9 A-6 P HIV WALKdN TES~NG - 6 P-8 P & CONV~R~ BI MEETING- 7:30 P ~tV Outreach Prevel HIV T~’Nd La~s.da A~ - Prb¢~ O on~ ~m~:~ - MEMB~HIP MEETING P~ @n~er- 4 P St. Jerom~ -HOLY EUCWARIST- I1 A PFMG - BOARD MEETING - RellowINQUIRER’S CLASS = 6 P ~ ship @~gregadonaf Chumh - 7:00 P NV TES~NG BY APPT- 9 A-6 P ~ - SPORTS NIGHT- ~ P COMING OUT GROUP-Pride Ctm6 P SUNDA Y" SCHOOL - 9:30 A WORS;M,IP - 10:45 A HtV TESTING BY APPT- 9 A-6 P WIV TESTING - PRIDE CTR- 5 P-8 P 2.ommun~/ of H~- ~ZORSHiP- 6 P HIV WALKoIN TEST!NO - 6 P~8 P Q~URCH SCHOOL - 9:30 A - 10:30 A 28 HOL~DA Y °~L4G - CHAT- Fe~owsh~ CO~RT ** - AI~ SouLs &@~e~n~- 3 P ~ Co ~onel Ch~:;h ~. 6:30 P OL Y EU~’.HA~,ST- !1A ~ SPORTS ~dTGHT.~ 7 P ’S CbqSS - 8 P ~ S Y SQ~OOL - 9:30 A H~V ~ES BY APPT~ 9 A~6 P NTV ~44LK-~ ~ES ~ 6 ~-8 P Outreach P~ev,~ HIV ~L~STINd CH~3H SCHOOL - 9:30 A ~ORS~m .-. I0:30 A ** Contac A ~C! S ~S ODASS- 6 P Y S~00~ ~- 9:30 A CH~PCH SCI:IOOL 9:30 A WORSH P !0:30 A ~V ~S~]G B*Y ARPT~ 9 A~6 P �~- i ST NEW VOLUNTEER TRAbdING SESSION- I0.’00 A - 5:00 P TESTING ~ PRIDE CTR - 4 P-8 P ~ PT~de Center- 5:30 P DANCE - 8 P HIV_ Out H~V TEST#~JG - PRIDE CTR- 4 P-8 P - ~:~e Center- 5:30 P �TOH~ November Meeting Officer E~ec~ions Officer election, s for TOHR were t~e!d at the First Viceopresident, ®reg ®atew ood Greg Ga~ewood is t~~e candidate %r Nrst V~ccPres~den~ o~: TOMR. Cur~endy serving ~n d~c T~easure{o Lynn Mosto~ler M®@~ Schepe~s �k’s been quite a year. second term as president of TOMR. year, akhough k has been very strcss£~ at times. We’ve been ~hrough a tot, fi’om the ~%nrastic t998 Pride Picnic to the broken door(s) at ~he Pride Cen~cr. We’ve come a long way this year. The separation of M.O.P.E. from TOHR Ken Kcr~ is ~hc H~V Educator/Coordinator for Red Rock Behavk~ra~ Heakh Services !brrnany ~{@~rs k~,~sing Les/Bi/Gay/ bow Bi~sh~ess G@~d in T@sa, has votuntem-ed ~kh Youth Services of T@sa and been Trms. Commmity in Tu!sa/’ the Pride l]cntcr ~o answer !tic hetp Hnc m~d work Pride Store when @~c @’ide Center is open. with p!an@ng re@or events, especially the i999 Pride @chiC. !999 is going to bc a~ incredible year fbr TOHR and the Pride Center. We can acconaplisb so much if we work toge~her. Please get @volvcd if you arc no~ alrcad5. Thu efforts of cveryon,z i~? our community arc needed if wc aru to bu successful �(Co~lhu~ed fi’om page 3) c~m~e from Roger David Nance. Mart,s County Sheif?~ Department officers responded to ~s report of an armed man {n an apartment complex, and tie d~rected t!~em to F~ee & anonymous apartment where Carner and Lawrence were found. Nance testin£ is avai~abb at rise ~ente£ pleaded xxo contest and served !5 days in po!~ce repoK. David Jones, an attorney %r the two men, c~ted Nance% motive as a "personality conflict between the caller and the people ~n the apartment." ÷T@sa Famly News ÷Communi~’ News Voice usa OK 74101 Ever), SatuFday 4:00 - 8:00 Tel: 9t8-834-8378 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9a2ba253a2154408d6d99b02b28f2241.pdf 05438828f5ee994a5c14acf7f9df01ed PDF Text Text who has con~ibu[ed and pledged. However, please understand £~a[ we ~ kmrease ~e mon~qty pledges [ha[ we are receiving or N~e Pide Center w~ not be aNe He!o everyoneH [o remah~ open. We need a I have to apoIogbze for the ta[eness ... of the newste[[ero Ken has been waffdng for me [o get [his Io h~m for a coupie of weeks and ~[ ~us[ neve~ s~ms [o get done. ~I’s [~e for an update on ff~e state of TOMR and the Pride Cen[en Things have improved a bit sk~ce ~ Ca]~ed d~e emergency membership meethng ~ july. We are currently in [he middle of our membership renewal drive. We’ve had quite a few renewals already, but [hose of you who haven’t re- of $1,200.00 monthly pledges ff we want [o remain open. _~d while I unders~nd [ha[ unexpec[ed expenses arise for one occasic~naHy, we also need [~ose who pledge [o for low darough on ~eh~ pledges, or a~ least Ie[ me know that @hey cannot ~ someone doesn’[ intend [o d~rough on a pledge, Yd m~net Lha[ they not even make one. That way we won’t be dependhng on money will never afire. Elsewhere financially,, we have a~t~os[ paid off @=e merchandise Lv~ I~e store, so all profi% from I~e niobe begin ~o go ~o suppor[ I~_e Pride Cenfen Sales have dropped off somewha[ for Iqe las[ couple of monEqs, as wdi as covering o[her basic adminish°a[ive costs. Those of you who haven’[ been members in a whte may De dropped from our mail~g l_is~ soon, sh~-~ply ~cause we carmot afford to conInue mating to you £ you really have no in~eres~ ha TOHR and/or {he P~ide Cen~e~. X hope ~ha~’s n@: 8ne case ~hough~.~ however, so we really need sales ~o increase hq o[de~ make any real con~ibuIon. If you don’f wan[ ~o make a pledge o~ dona[fon ~o [he Fide Cen[e<. a[ Ieas[ com.e and buy some[hh~g from ~-~e s[o~e~ You’ll s~H ~e helping £o support ~qe Pride Center and you’ll be ge~mg something in ~e~urn. Also.,,, if you’re a member of TOMR touql receive a 10% discount in the sto~e just No only do we need memberships, however, we also need pledges and doua~ons[ We are [tOW n ’*’do Or die" tn~ at the t%il bare [he fbqa:~ cia f<y ~o sake i Cente ~wOush a~d OU showing- your m mb{Kship ca:d S~; renew your men- �t wou!d also like Va welcome a few new groups meeting at [iRe Pride Center now. For those who haven’t noticed, we now have a movie nigh~, the Ce~te~" Ci~em~, on Thursday nigh~ a~ the Pride Cen[en Movies start 7:30 PM. ~’d like [o thank Tim Gilean fo~ spearheadhqg that effort and keeping the movie night gohng. Tim also staffing a PFLAG movie night, Monday of each month at 7:00. Family of Fa~dn MCC has offered 1o sponsor’ a game and spor~ night on Mondays at d~e Pride Cen[en Thank you [o Sue Knause and Family of Faith for sponsorh~g ~he ac~vi~y. We’ve a~o added a new organ~zaton mee~mg at [he Pride Cen[en The ~oca] NOW chapter vv~ be meeting at the Pride Center on dne second Sa8~rday of each month at 12:30 PM. They ~oh~ ~e growing number of g~oups meeting a! ~ne P~ide Cen~em P~imeThmers, T.U.L.S.A., Lambda AA, Comh~g Out Group, Rainbow Bush-~ess Gu~d, and (of course) TOHR alt meet a! ~-~e Pride Cen~er on a regutar basis. National Coming Out Day ~ the cuimina£on of the Na;dona! Com.h-~g Out Project’s ),ear ’round activites. Held ever), year October ]~, Natonai Coming Out Day commemorated [iqe 1987 March on Washk~g[on for Lesbian and Gay Right. The Human Rights Campaigns organizes events and conduc% a na~onaI public educaton campaign on radio, television and in magazh~eSo Wi[h hundreds of events in all 50 slates, National Coming Out Day increases visibfli%! and ra~es equal rights for lesbian, gay and bisexual people. ComLng out can mean many d~ings to different people, from having your first same-sex experience to becomh~g ac~vely involved M !he community. %~Jhe~er you’~e comLng out [o yourself o~ o8~e~s, i! ~akes courage. However, by behng honest about who we are, gays, lesbians and bisexuals can be~s] [o erase [he misunderstanding and bigot/, and dimina[e stereotypes. No master which ac~ons each of us takes in our individ- All organ£atiops and hndividuais in our comrnus~- are ual comL~g out process, [here are thre~ basic steps we go welcome [o use ~ne Pride Center for m.ee~mgs and/or through: accep~ng ourselves, [ellh~g others and hn[egrat- even~. ]us[ call ~o let us know when you need !he space ing ourselves h~to file world around us. These steps do and we’l do our best to accommodate you. AH we no! necessarily go in order, nor do they bappeq~ only really ask in re,am is dna[ you make a donation [o the once. Coming ou[ fs a tnelono process, and there is no Pride Center fo~ use of the space. right or wrong way to do it. Most organbzado~r~ accomplish ~ by passing LSe hat a[ ~eir m~[ing/ even! or by hosting some sort of fundraiser for ~he P~ide Cenfen There’s no set amount o~ requ~ement We simply need eve~ione% support Pride Center News is in [he process of b.kh-~g on a new look !hanks ix} some hAen[ed individua!s, Brad mehsdhard[ and <~reg (}<a~wood~ S~ad re£en~y p~ovfded TOHR -wi;d new a new logo which has Seen u~iL L~ed in tef-t~thead br~S’~u~es and various of%er media, t at:’~ i~ ~Le p ocess of fmfeg~a~_m fk~e Ioo M£o f;ue news Ie~e as w eli as ofJ~er ~elafx~d w~ate ials Gre ]m addil!on, has also pu his creativity o work f~s mariy and posies which you may have noticed aound ceAsh:~r or" ou ad abnu fJ~e coramu @:>,[ Then<: too soo<~ find ~seir way into fi’~e ~e~steH~<~ I hop~~. }iou oy d<~e newsleScer and find it a usefu ~’esou e as yo read You can i~eel fr<~? ~o offer cop);’ or sug~stoAs drop off any@ing you would like f<~ see D-s pint a~ �As most o[ you are aware, TOMR operaLes the GLBT formation lh-~e for Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma. It’s the same as dne mahq number {or dhe Pide Center. What you might not know ~ that every month we now receive over 100 phone caffs hn which we provide ma~on of some kh~d. These are only Iegi~mate phone cal~ ~ken by a volunteer and do not Lnclude hang ups or wrong numbers. This also does not hnclude ~e phone calls received by ~e answerhng system when no what is going on in the communi~. Urffortuna[ely, there is no one place where such ~fforma~on is available. The Pride Center seems [o be a logical place [o ga{d~er such ~dormation. So, we’ve begun a project in which we are askhag local organizations and bush~esses to forward daeir calendars to the Pride Center on a monthly basis. Information received by ~he 20th of h%e mon[~ will be included in the next month’s calendar, which will be ~cluded in ~e newste~er and sen[ out to aI! dnose participatbng. one is available. The aDswering system allows callers relieve some basic communi~f ~dorma~on on fheir This is quite an under~akh~g but it is so important for what we do. If you’d ]ike 1o be kwoived or help out, We are increashagty ge~ag caIls from people askLag call ~e Pride Center. ANo, ff you or your org~a~on did no~ receive any ~nforma~on abou~ eqe calendar, please call and we wi!l forward you [he L~forma~on. @ 6:0OPM COMING OUT! 7:30 TOHR ~O, MTG. £5 7:~0 SPORTS NIGHT $:O0 COMING OUT! ~:30 SOCIAL HOUR 7:00 PRIME- 7:00 i £8 7:30 CENTER EMA "DESERT HEARTS" 5:50 22 i7i~ SPORTS g:@O COMING OUT! NIGHT 7:30 LEATHER 7:30 CENTER CRo 24 GAL-A- PRIEST NIGHT 5:5Q LAMB©A A& i 730 CENTER CIN- 8:@0 SAIE H~CVIH 4J30~3 HIV YIST- 25 7;HI SPORT NIGHT P~@dNG MTG 7;00 SPOR]~3 NIGH 8;OQ COIMNG OUTl i 700 L~IMI©#S AA �A group of interested individuals recently met at the Pride Center to discuss even~ to bake place at next I/ears’ picnic. Tenfa- tivdy, the event wiI1 fake piace on June 12, 1999. Plans inctude a parade to commence at the Pride Center with fl~,e march ending at Veterans Park. Since Veterans Park worked well this year the plam~ing committee felt it would be ~He ideat location R~r PRIDE ’99. Lots of exci0mg events are being considered as planning continues. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to present ideas or suggestions, the meeting will be held at the Pride Center and anyone interested is encouraged and invited to attend. That’s right, this is the second year for this Haloween par%< tt will be he!d on Friday, October 30, 1998, starting at 9:00 PM at the Pride Center. The party witI culminate with a show~g of the ready-a-classic, The Adventures Priscilla, Queen of d~e Deser[ sfarting at 1t:00 PM. There wi!t also be dancing, fi~n & y%Iloz~ship for eyeD, one. P?~zes mill be amarded ~or fl~e best coshm~es (ca~egoies ~o be de~ermined) and door prizes ~i£ be given. Snacks and beverages wilI be provided. donaton [o dae Pride Cen~er is reques[ed. Make pIans now a~ead. This is one par%/you don’[ wan~ ~o miss[ Tom Neai P, O, Box 4/<1 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e0a2febe2573999921247ceb676f00e9.pdf 34d24f08b4955a1c0d3860c2899c0eb9 PDF Text Text T h e b e Genera~ has been sched@ed for the regular second Tuesday, Septemo bet 8, 1998, 7:30 PM at the Pride Center. We are ning to have a program in preparation for Nationa~ Coming Out Day (October 11th). We want to focus on what each of us can do to continue coming out of the cbset to Family, friends and ~eagues. The program wii~ be for those who are gay, tesbian bise2uat and transgender as we~l as those who care abodt someone who is. We will a~sc be ho~ding elections for the nominating committee The nominating sommittee wil~ consist of 3 ssembers efected b’ [he membership and wil~ De tee ~ponsible for outting ~ogether a s~ate ~f nominee #x 8ex~ ~-saCs oFicers. he ~om~nees wH L-e 9resented at the Octobe," membepship me~t n9 OctoLu 3 and You may have read it in the paper or heard about it elsewhere, but the Pride Center was the point of two recent Hate Crime attacks within a week. The first incident occurred the night of Friday, August 7, when someone decided to smash the front door of the Pride Center with a bat or other blunt object. The culprit(s) took 5-6 swings at the doer and left the laminated @ass com@ete!y shattered. Replacement of the glass in the door cost $295 on Saturday (with oveRime). A second incident occurred on the night of Thursday, August 13. The incident was ve%v simi!ar, except someone took closer to t5 swings at the door. The rep!acement cost was $220. Luckily, the laminated @ass kept those responsible from gaining easy access to the center, though it’s doubtflsl that was ever the intention. Both incidents seemed to be simple acts of vandalism by people with veni sim@e minds. The police wese contacted both times and have been asked to send the reports to the Hate Crimes unit. The FBI has a~so been informed of the incidents. Severa~ possibilities for improving security at the Pride Center are beip_g consdered. Oae of the best aitema~ tires weed be to @ace a seccriLd camera aimed at the front door for monitoring purposes This weed aso a~bw fo~ men odng of anyone coming ~no the Cente~ UndepsandaNy some peoRe w~ be concerned about beng on .~pe so messu£es w~ need to be taken o assure that no ones denty s compromised Tke pobem a h~s pont s hat ~ w~ cost a mnmum o $1~000 to have such a system nsta e8 Wth he current financa~ satus ofTOHR a snota~-easccos ff you know of any one whOmg the w ng o donate part of he~qup~* .... s~n~. orconrbueto hecos p aseca t~-}ePrdeCener �Just in case you’ve forgo~en or misplaced your renewal bter, here’s another reminder that it’s time to renew your membership in TOHR. Even if you haven’t been a member in a year or more, now is the time to r~oin. We are on our way to rebulding the program and making the Pride Center the central point for the GLBT community in Tulsa. But we can’t do it without you! So, renew now and come join us at the Pride Center. And while you’re at it, why don’t you consider making a monthty pledge to the Pride Center? ~t doesn’t have to be much - $5, $10, $25, $50 a month; whatever you can afford wilt make a difference in our being able to keep the Pride Center operational. Pledge sCASI-I HELP Needed at Pride CeHter OK, OK. You’re tired of hearing about what we need at the Pride Center. Well, the truth is that we are tired of asking too, but the work stil needs to be done. We stop asking for volunteers and hetp when we get these things done! Of course, we always have a need for volunteers to work the helplne and the store. But, we also need help on a few projects that have been waiting in the wings for a white now. I know that we have all differ° ent kinds of ski/sets out there, so now is the chance for you to put your talents to work for your community! If you don’t see anything along your lne listed, cal the Pride Center. We’ll find something for you! Some of the needs are: V We need a p~umber (or someone with plumbing skils) to snake out a drain from f-aeal-Padget Hal, as we/ as the main drain out of the hail closet. We need an etectricias (or someone with electrician sklls) to check the wiring in the TOHR office and in the main staip¢~’eI. Both have a sho£ or some other proMem We need someone to ~ay tie ~n both of the bathrOOmS. V V We need someone to ~sta! a ha~d~aa acoessible stall doo~ in the men’s bathroom. We need someone to i~astali a ~tiity sis£ n ~e mens bathrcom or he utJty coset We need someone who s wing o o~ga~ze the lb~as£ We have had qut:e a ~w donatons of books and we are begnnn9 to deveop qu e a b~ary Now we ust need someone o o gan~ze and se splhe poces fc~ borow~n9 We need someone who can be~p w~t~ t~e P~de Sto~e (oderng monhy hveno~y mer~ chand s ng ec} We need voun e@s o he@ pan t~e ARE �(Continued from page 2) We need someone who would be willing to maHage the caleHdar i~for~satio~ from the various businesses and organizationS in Tulsa. The/Pride Center is a prime 16Cation for compiling that so£ of information and ma£!ng it ava!!ab~e to the community. We need othe~ activities to be planned and coo~ dinated at the Pride OcHres. We want to offer other programs and activities that wilt bring in more of the community. ~f you have an idea for a program and are ~dlling to plan it (or know someone who is), let us know. We w~18 iike to bring back TOHR Follies this year: We need p~Spi~ Wh6 c~n h~i~ c6ordinat~ and We could use donations of severa~ items at the Pride Center: A Computer (capable of running at bast Windows 95) and monitor. Vending Machine (Sodas, Snacks). A Copier. Installation of cable TV or a satellite dish. Bookcases. Several local individuals, businesses and organizations were invited to a meeting at the Pride Center on Saturday, August 22, for a kickoff planning meeting of next year’s picnic. The intention was to get p~ans off of the ground early so that more preparations can be made for (Con¢#~ued on page d) 7 ........ ~ ........ ~ ........ �tCon~inued from page 3) next year. UnfoRunatety, we only had three people show up for the meeting, despite the fact that numerous peo@e expressed an interest to be involved for next year. What eve%/one needs to understand is that this is not an event that you can jump in the day before and plan. P~ans began in Februap/-March last year and that was not nearly enough time. And, when you consider the possibli~ of adding a parade this y~ar, the planning and coordination becomes even more difficult. We ~ust star planning now. We have scheduled the next planning meeting for the 999 Pn,=~ PM, atthe PHde Centeri Piease ~Ian tO a~end. Maiti 9 Address To be~er control the flow of mai! into TOHR and the Pride Center, we are changing our mailing address to the PC Box previously used by TOHR for the H. O.P.E. programs. The new mailing address is: P O Box 2687 T@sa, OK 74101 We wil continue to receive some mail at the street address, but wo@d prefer to have a!l membership and other co,resp0ndence to be directed to the post office box. This provides more contro~ over the mail we receive. The street address wit still be used to publcize the Pride Center and wiil remain on the letterhead and in all correspondence as wel. Pride Shi s Still Movie night has been changed from a monthty event to a week!y Oa% with positive resuJts. We’ve had great tu[~@uts ~g fa fort favgdte gay’ fi!ms from The Adventures 0F RdScita~ QUeen oF the: Dese4 to Change of CU[[e~t!yi !!mS are being shown in the Renfro Room, but plans a~e to move to Hea!@adgett Ha! as attem dance increases. Future pianned ~}ovies include: Pride ShiRs from tMs year’s picnic wll continue to be avalabJe at the Pride Center inside the Pride Store. We still have lots of t, shi£s availabJe in both designs and the tank tops in the ful-chest design. Sizes may be lmited in some designs or styte of sNR~ so come by early for. the best seJection! ShiRs are $15.00 each ($17.00 for XXL & XXXL sizes) and profits wil go to fund future Pride events and other special events. September 10: The Rocky Horror- Picture Show Se@embe~ 17: tn & Out Se~tembe ~4 The Sum of Us October I: The bcrediby True Advent ~es of Two Gds in Love f OU ~save a sugges.e~~ for a move to show or wou s ke mo~e nferma 6n con act the R~de Center 4:00 Voice � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f4e1c8625e5ffee8387f4d405a8cb0fb.pdf 4fca54b491ef0914fc8543adf0422524 PDF Text Text There are several ~dngs llmt I would l£ke tO adto the needs of the Pride in ~ne last sib4ation Iha[ re- [ice �PH& ~ic~ffc (Continued Dora page Lo£m ~Con~/ued @on page t) ff ~n~ey ion% ch~s£6 t~ei~ ways ~X9is ~s exacdy kind of hate t~at we~ as a c bD must ~t w~ ~qo[ allow d~em 1o w£ b} le~cing ~eD acbios~s set u& We must keep ourse!ves c~osed on the of the pf~c and not get hnto arp~en<5 or discussions with them~ 7~e~ words cam ~!y hurt £ we fftem. What we mJ4st r~_~be~ is t~at flsese people speak as a ve~ sn.aIL, ~’~@4gh vocal, We ha~eW[ ye[ achieved equal rip~V5 am6 ~of believe ~mt we are askLug Iso~ spec~ rights, not equal ones~ ~weves in t%is day and a~s, most peopb do Se~ty - We need several people };d~o are experienced ~nd bonded as seo~dty guards [o he!p out on w£~ be any pr~v6ems ~chw~ requ~e secuiky, fed dna[ it wo@d be a good idea [o Ru~ing errands dut~g the p~ic ~ ~qis is the bast specffded of dhe tasks needed~ We -w~ need a few people who can Mip OU[ On ~he spu~ of the momen~ we need extra dqa~gs on d~e day of the p~ic S~ce /here are bas~c~Jy 3 o~ us o~g~ing the ~venb we w~] need ~o be ~&}ie to focus on 8~e p~% w~i~ou[ [mvg~g [o ~eave ~ proHems a~ise~ not be~eve tha[ vve sh@~d be d~gc ted b~cause d who we are~ SuL {ihat is exacdy sMttat 8soup would like to see happen. Based o@~ 6e£ £n~erpreted reli~ous belDfs, fl~ey have decided fiqat we are wrong because of who we are and what we choome [o b~Jeve. ’l~fs is reaEy no dfffe<enf [hat a~u~ We can_n0t beat these people by ar~49~g and geb t~g into fi~qts wifl~ ~sem. That is what fAey thrive on. By ar~ing wi~s them, we have already lost haft ered us. We c@~ beat ~nem by conEqsu~g to show Pide about who we are aad the dioices we have made. 71mt% right, I said d%oqce~ But t me~q choice fin ff~.e respect that we have choses to follow our hearts and [~e d~e pexgple we were b2ended to be, raffler than how booth at ~n~ p~c who has no~ yet si~ed:~p, please u~ge ~em ~o do so~ We ~ave ged ~ion Soe~s a~e $10~00~ meKhasc~dse ~oodss ar}d food booldq5 are $3@@ @bss a $3@00 depos£} a evevon£~ wfit~ a boo(X o tion on ~e day o£ ~e p~cn£ Pelt- a city ord We a~-e st;~{] ooJkXsg £o some peope to o~{er :¢~5 on ~e day of ~se p We !save a coup~e o cOn/ormmg ~} 5ocieW% sbandards of who we should be~ IthaS alwap5 been non~co~b~¢-tiS[S and trendse~ers who have ted [he way 8~rou~ map~ we are %a~ng every possible precautl0n for the tions and other 8<oups who eral natsonat or .ave ~en-v~c dbT ~-d hepsan hi fan am~opm~ or d~.eir s ppo~ as ~m~ p epa~,e fb 8sepic ~_<:~. i urge EVERYONE: m ou~ community to come your Pride. CAp~ } ou ....... s, and ~H:~e only way this, ~oup will wLs. is if no one decides ~) cos.re to the p cn:~c ~s yea. We can no and will not !et ~at happe% Please m:e Tour f ier~d ,~,;~r~d s~~.,.quait~tances ....... to make a stand o june 20th; �MaT merNoersb@ meeting hetd c~<? May I2, 1998, a~.: ~he Fide C~£er. %Xtese ehm~ges >iti l~e voled upon at ~he )%1y membership more s~4bs~q~iaI c!~aages being suggested. Ait members of TOI%X are ~ged to go ~o @e Pride Center° ,~,4~ere the t:¢o~ed dnaages ~e posted on the tast bullet~ board at i{n_e end of g~e ha!t. Atso on ~e board ~ze absentee ~llots that may be cast up umii ~e da7 b@)re @e meeOng (July 13~ 1998) in ca~ yo~ will be uneJo!e m a{4end. Piease sJiend the mseting if N £1 possible or N 1east cas~ year vo~e b?i 2bsent~s bNlot ~ you s~e ~ans~e of yo*£ me~ip ~a/c~s, please ca117434297 to v-sri~’. ~°yo,a missed ~1%s Ma~- m~sm:~S~srsl~£p mee{ing, y su, misssd a g~s£ ~ bY ~FLAG. Severs1 me~ss s£ P~N~AG told those presem ~mt P~N~AG has been wot<ing on. As always, P~G is one of our co~mi</s Ngge~: ~2enors aad we took 5snvssfl to ~dng wi~ lhem reg@arly on W@ects in t~e ~sare. There wii! ~s NO me~N~s~ meeting ia J~me as the the Pride Center. Come ~’ £you warn: to help. We co~d ~aseit! The ne>~: membership meeting wi!l lob on JOy 14, 1998 at 7:30 (social hour at 6:30). Foremost on the agenda is the 2998 2 7:$9 TOHR Beard Com:ng O~t Board ~g. ~s ape Su~rv va 2S 24 �~a÷ & a~osy£m~s Pdde ~ Oomm~ nF~ N ews Voice HIV O~treaoh, P~eve~tio~ & Ed~oatie~ Tel: 9~8-834-8378 4:00 - 8:00 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1c94553dc7e78f1b0a6bf30c8681b4c2.pdf 67ba92216256c7ebc022c3cf23b5d198 PDF Text Text ITulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights House Passes Bills Prohibiting Gays From Teaching, Adopti,g Two recent bills have passed the Oklahoma House which would make it illegal for "known homosexuals" to teach in public schools or to adopt children. Earlier this month, Bill Graves added an amendment to a bill that was drafted to prevent known sexual offenders from teaching in public schools, or doing business with public schools in any way (SB 1394). The amendment basically changed the wording to say that sexual offenders or known homosexuals would not be allowed to teach in public schools. The title had been stripped from this bill, which had originally passed the State Senate without the amendment, so the bill had to go back to committee before it could go to the governor. General consensus is that this bill will never make it back out of that committee. Bill Graves, who added the amendment, stated on television in response to the action that he didn’t expect it to come back out of committee, but that he felt it was necessary because of the homosexuals and pedophiles who are preying on today’s children. It’s outrageous that we are still being grouped with pedophiles! The bill passed unanimously by those representatives present mostly because no one wanted to be on record as having voted against a bill to keep sexual offenders out of public schools. This is just another example of election year politics, but one that has a huge impact on our day-to day lives. The second bill (5B1261), which was considered within a week of the first, was a bill which stated that sexual offenders would not be allowed to obtain custody of juveniles under INSI||SSlE: ~ Oklahoma law. Rep. Tim Pope added the amendment this time, to also include W House Bill ] I "homosexuals." The vote this time was 97-2 (with 2 absten- i ~tct on ~i bll, so now it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . goes back to ~e S~te ~nate. Beard Changes ] 2 Apparently, assurances have hi. go . . . . . . . . . . . . i. . . . . . . . . . . . . i be . back to coherence, as Jer~ ..................~ppo~ ................................~~. . . . . . . . . . . . . ~z:~ Smi~, s~te senator &ore Tu~a . . 2new ~............................. :=~ ~up ................. and au~or of ~e bill, suppos- i ea r aoe ’t a.t ~lendar ~ ment ~cluded. It now looks ] (Continued on page 2) blouse Bill Pride Picnic Plans In Full Swing This year~s Pride Picnic is already shaping up to be the event of the year in Tulsa. Rick Martin, chair of the Pride Picnic committee has been working diligently for a couple of months on the event and has a lot of plans going. One of the biggest changes this year is the move of the picnic from Owen Park to Veterans Park at 18th and Boulder (behind the Mapco building). We’ve simply outgrown Owen Park, according to the Tulsa City Parks and Recreation Department. That’s great! Let’s make this year even bigger! The picnic will once again be from Noon to 5:00 PM, with set-up for booths beginning at 11:00 AM. The second Pride March will begin at 11:30 AM at an as yet undetermined location and will proceed to Veterans Park. Look for info on where you need to be for the march to show your pride. Booth information and pricing has already gone out to many local and statewide businesses and organizations. If you haven’t received anything but would like to have a booth at this year’s picnic, contact us at 743-4297 and we’ll send you a letter and application. Just fill it out, attach payment for the type of booth you want to have, and send it in. We’ll get a confirmation letter out to you as soon as we can. As has been the case in the past, we are planning to provide beverages at the picnic. Food is usually your own responsibility, but there will likely be some food concessions this year as well. We’ll get a flyer and/or a newsletter out with information on the kind of foods available before June 20th. Once again, music will also be provided by D. J. Michael Rainwater’s " Party Express/the Edge" and we’re planning some special entertainment to take place throughout the day. We’re lining up some great prizes to give away that day, culminating with the grand prize just before 5:00 PM; but you have to be present to win! So plan on spending the whole day with us. You won’t regret it! We will begin selling chances on the prizes immediately for $1.00 each The design for this year’s picnic t-shirt was voted on (Continued on page 2)Pride Picnic �Pride Picnic (Continued from page 1) at the April 14 general membership meeting at the Pride Center and is now on display at the Pride Center. The first batch of t-shirts is being ordered and should be available by May 1. T-shirts will be available at the Pride Store in the Pride Center; (Store Hours: 6:00-9:00 PM Sunday-Friday, Noon to 9:00 PM Saturday). We’ll also make them available through local organizations and businesses as much as possible and, of course, at the picnic, but the Pride Store is your best bet. Get yours early and wear it often. Show your pride! You’ll also get one complimentary chance at all of the great prizes on the day of the picnic with your t-shirt purchase. We are still looking for some good volunteers to help out with some of the planning and also to help out on the day of the picnic. We have a variety of tasks that need to be managed that day which include: helping out at the Pride Center/TOHR booth, selling chances for the prizes, selling t-shirts, setting up for the picnic and clea.ning up after the picnic. The Pride Picnic is our chance to show the rest of Tulsa and the state who we really are and that we are PROUD! This can be the best event we’ve ever had, but we need your help! You don’t have to commit your whole day. Just an hour or two from everyone who receives this newsletter would give us enough people to run the entire picnic. Call the Pride Center at 743-4297 and tell us what you can do to help out. Pride Center Needs ¯ Plumber to snake out drains, check plumbing in Neal’Padgett .Hal!, PRI[}E! ~ instal! utility sink. ¯ Electrician to check wiring in the entrance stairway and one office and install outside light. ¯ Handyman for PRI|E PRI|E! various projects; need to build an enclosed frame for a painting. ¯ Professional carpet cleaner to clean carpets in the Pride Center. ¯ Domestic goddess to clean the Pride Center on a regular basis. ¯ Someone to remove a refrigerator from the Pride Center. It does not cool properly. ¯ People to paint rooms within the Pride Center. ¯ Volunteers to act as Center Sitters and work at the Pride Store. House Bill (Continued from page 1) like the bill will be killed. Once again, our rights as gay/lesbian/bisexual/ transgendered people are being compromised. Several local and national groups including Cimarron Alliance and Human Rights Campaign (HRC) are watching this issue closely. In fact, HRC fought the ban on gay school teachers many years ago and it was found unconstitutional. However, it is up to each one of us to call our state representative and state senator to let him/ her know that this is not an acceptable type of legislation in a country where we are all supposed to have equal rights. The phone number for the state house is 1-800-522-8502; call and ask for your representative. You can also reach Loyd Benson, Speaker of the House in this way. The capitol switchboard local phone number is 581-2011. This should allow you to get through to your state senator~ You can also reach Stratton.Ta~ylor (Claremore), President Pro-Tern of the Senate at 405-5215565. If you do not know your state representative and/or senator, you can find out by calling the election board at 596-5780. Give them your address and they can tell you who your representafives are. New TOHR Board Members ~ ’~. ’ a~.. As was stated in the March signed from the board of directors for TOHR. newsletter, Tom Jonathan Neal hasStanreley, 2nd Vice-President, has also ¯ recently resigned from the . board. At the April 1.4, 1998, meeting, three new board members were presented for membership approval. Leslie is an accountant with internal auditing experience and will serve as Treasurer, filling the position vacated by Tom Neal. Leslie will take on the responsibility of keeping the organization’s financial records current. Misti has a great deal of experience working in the political arena and will serve as an at-large board member. Misti will concentrate primarily on political and .~dvocacy issues and wil! be a great asset to TOHR as we seek to continue our history in that area. Ken will serve as newsletter editor and as an at-large board member. You probably noticed a change in the newsletter format last month and this month. Well, Ken is responsible for that. Ken brings a great deal of desktop publishing experience as well as experience from serving on other boards in the past. Greg is moving from his position as an at-large board member to the position of 2nd Vice-President, filling the position vacated by Jonathan Stanley. He will continue to serve as volunteer coordinator and in the many other capacities he currently serves, but he will now also be a member of the executive commiRee. This leaves one position open on the board of directors. A new board member to fill this position will be named at the May general membership meeting. Anyone having an interest in serving on the board of directors should contact Steve Horn at 743-4297. Plan to attend the next TOHR Membership Meeting on May 12, and meet all the board members. ~,~r ~ �the Pride Center News, page 3 May General Membership Meeting The May 1998 general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at 7:30 PM. The agenda for this meeting may include presentation of proposed amendments to the by-laws for TOHR, presentation of new board member(s) and updates on the Pride Picnic, Pride Store, Pride Center, etc. The special program for the May membership meeting will be presented by P-FLAG. Members of the local P-FLAG chapter will detail recent activities of their chapter. It’s time to build a working relationship with the local P-FLAG chapter. After all, they are our parents, family and friends. Who better to stand beside us in our fight for equality. And remember., we have a social hour starting at 6:30 PM before the. meeting: Why don’t you make a point to be there:for the ne×t social hour and meeting? See you then! Rape Survivor Support Seminar Began Apr 19 Are You Aware? Survival Seminar is a support group for gays and lesbians who are victims of rape or molestation. This group will provide an informal .gathering for survivors to discuss and share experiences. The group will be meeting on Sundays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Renfro Room at.the Pride Center, 1307 E 38th Street. Call Vickie at 745-6952 for more information. Sat 26 27 6:30 Rape Survival Group 28 29 2 6:00 Coming Out Grp 7:30 Rainbow Business Guild Mtg. 6:00 DVIS Support Grp 7:00 AA 5:00 T.U.L.S.A. 5:30 AA 3 5 6 4:00 Council Oak Mens Chorale Mtg. 6:30 Rape Survival Group 6:00 Coming Out 6:00 DVIS Support Grp 7:00 AA lO Grp 7:30 TOHR Board Mtg. 11 6:30 Rape Survival Group 17 6:30 Rape Survival Group 18 12 13 6:00 Coming Out Grp 6:30 TOHR Social Hour 7:00 Prime Timers Board Mtg. 7:30 TOHR Membership Mtg. 6:00 DVIS Support Grp 7:00 AA 19 20 6:00 Coming Out Grp 7:00 Prime Timers Membership Meettng 7:00 AA :~ii~iiiiiiiiiii~iiiiiiiiii!~i~afe Haven 7 9 4-8:00 HIV Testing/ at the Pride Center 5:30 AA 14 15 16 5:30 AA 21 22 23 7-11:00 Community Movie Night 4-8:00 HIV Testing/ at the Pride Center 5:30 AA 12-6:00 Concessions Drag Car Wash benefiting the Pride Picnic! [ �the Pride Center NewS, page 4 Concessions Car Wash Benefits Picnic Testing Concessions has tentatively planned a fundraiser for the Pride Picnic on Saturday, May 23rd, from noon to 6:00 PM. The event will be a drag car wash similar to the one held last fall benefiting H.O.P.E. and the Pride Center. That’s Memorial Day weekend so go by and get your car washed on your way out of town! Location to be announced. ree & anonymous testing Come By ForYour Copy! ¯ ]he Gayly ¯ Tulsa Family News ¯Triangle News ¯ Community News Voice is available at the Pride Center. Alternating Saturdays 4:00 - 8:00 Offered through cooperation with H.O.P.E. 834-8378 [Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights the Pride Center 1307 E. 38 St. Tulsa, OK 74105 HIV Resource Consortium 4154 S. Harvard #H-1 Tulsa, OK 74105 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/4a006056a2c1d14ddb06b4a08239950b.pdf 4494d956ee8a87b6c27eff8e001e2c2e PDF Text Text PRIDE STORE NOW OPEN! From the President... Come By For A Visit Well, it looks like we’re almost a quarter of the way through this year. Hard to believe... ~’~iiiiiii For those of you who missed the March 10 membership meeting, I thought it appropriate to make you aware of what took place, especially since an article has run in the March 15, 1998, issue of the Community News Voice concerning the meeting. In addition, a press release was issued on March 18, 1998, regarding TOHR. As some of you are aware, we have been considering a separation of the HIV programs from TOHR for some time. There has been discussion in the past, but serious talk began on the issue at board meetings in January, where financial justifica’~"~;~ i ............. ~’ was given. much Bingo Night After discussion, and a board meet] TOHR App. ~1 .................. 4 . ~ (Contmued on a e 2 The Pride Store has recently been reopened under new management. As of February 28, the previous owner, Robin made agreement with the Pride Center and sold the inventory. Fortunately, Robin is not completely out of the pieture! In fact, you will see her volunteering in the store from time to time. We hope you’ll take time to come by and see the new look we’ve tried to create as well as to browse all the merchandise available. As sales increase, it is our hope to offer you a wider variety and greater selection of merchandise. AI-. ready in stock are items such as greeting cards, -t-shirts, sweatshirts and a variety of jewelry items. Not to mention the fact that rainbows and triangles are just everywhere! All this is perfectly suited for the special someone in your life. Or, why not treat yourself to something special? The Pride Store needs your support for continued operation. So, come by for a visit, share your ideas and let us know what new goodies you’d like to see added to the selection! �(Continued from page 1) days in March, the decision was made to take a couple of extra months to continue looking at three different options. These options were: 1) H.O.P.E. separating from TOHR, 2) H.O.P.E. remaining a part of TOHR and 3) Expanding the scope of the H.O.P.E. programs to cover issues of health care for our community. At the March 10 membership meeting, the issue of separation was raised be a TOHR member as new business. Because of issues relevant to the timeliness of grant application and the funding process, the membership decided to move more quickly with the separation process. Further discussion of the separation was introduced. After lengthy discussion and several motions concerning the matter, the separation of H.O.P.E. from TOHR was approved by a vote of 9-5. The decision did not come without repercussions: as a result of the action, Tom Neal resigned his position as Treasurer on the board of directors. Tom’s resignation is unfortunate. I hope he will continue to support the Pride Center since he is, in large part, responsible for getting it to where it is today. I see the separation as a very positive move for both the Pride Center/TOHR and H.O.P.E. As programs and services have continued to grow, the board has been unable to manage the needs of both. As a result of separating, a new board of directors will govern H.O.PoE., while leaving the current TOHR board to govern TOHR and the Pride Center. The new board of directors for H.O.P.E. will consist of members who have experience in the areas of HIV care, fundraising and other areas relevant to the needs of the organization. I will serve on the new H.O.P.E. board in addition to continuing my place as president of TOHR. The TOHR board will now have the time to devote to issues on which our organization is based: equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. We need to work together to make the Pride Center the central point of our community. We can build a strong community center. But it will take hard work and financial backing. ¯ We need volunteers to~ help run the Pride Center, keep it clean and perform minor repairs when needed. ¯ We need members of TOHR and the community ~ ¯ to make monthly pledges to support the Pride Center. Small pledges add up and it’s very easy to do! We need people to help plan projects such as the Pride Picnic, activities at the Pride Center and to raise funds for the center and other special projects. This is the time for us to pull together and build on our past successes. While, there are no major looming threats before us now, we can’t wait for crises to arrive and (Continued on page 3) �(Continued from page 2) BenefitS For Center Projects then begin planning. We need to be prepared to respond to issues as they arise. For example, a recent mayoral candidate was critical of Mayor Susan Savage for having proclaimed Gay and Lesbian Pride Week in Tulsa in 1994. Had the structure been in place, TOHR could have informed the membership of the need to vote. We can’t tell anyone how to vote, but we can make people aware of issues. What is needed from everyone in the community is commitment to help build TOHR to what it can be. A few people can keep basic operations going, but it takes teamwork to be the kind of organization we want to be, and we need everyone to be on that team. Please take a moment to let me know what kind of support you can give to move TOHR forward. Send me an e-mail (pride_center_news@pobox.com); leave me a message at the Pride Center (743-4297); write to me (1307 E 38th Street, 74105); talk to me in person. However you like, just let me know I have your support! Thanks, Come By ForYour Copyl ¯ The Gayly Oklahoman ¯ Tulsa Family News ¯ Community News Voice ¯ Queer Times &Triangle H.O.P,E. HIV Outreach, Prevention & Education Tel: 918-834-8378 testing is available at the Pride Center. ~ Alternating Saturdays from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights We need to thank several groups for hosting events recently benefiting the Pride Center PrimeTimers hosted "Affair of the Heart," a benefit on February 7 at the Pride Cen- "...................... ter. This event was a silent auction with all kinds of great items available. There was artwork from several well known local artists, free meals at local restaurants, handmade collecfibles, a wonderful piece of stained glass (well, at least the men thought so, anyway), and even a telescope! The event was a smashing success and raised $1,000 for the Pride Center. That will certainly help with those monthly expenses. Thank you so much, PrimeTimers!! You have been some of the biggest supporters of the Pride Center from the very beginning and we appreciate all of your hard work! On March 6 at the Silver Star, Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) hosted a benefit for the Food Pantry and the Pride Center. If you weren’t there, you missed one amazing show. I don’t think anyone will ever forget the Michael Kennedy-Sonny Bono spoof of "I Got You, Babe" or the rendition of Ray Stevens’ "Ahab the Arab" (I’ve never seen Fatima like that before!). All of the performances were wonderful, with one great entertainer after another. In between, several autographed pictures and memorabilia were auctioned off, with the picture of Elton John going for the highest amount. Thank you, T.U.L.S.A.!! Your benefit was one like most of us had never seen before, that’s definite. We certainly appreciate all of the hard work you put into the benefit. Thank you for believing in the Pride Center!!! Destiny Rae and her Git Up and Go Girls held a benefit for the 1998 Pride Picnic at the Silver (Continued on page 4) �(Continued from page 3) Star on March 13. The show included performances by many local artists in some fabulous numbers. There was also a performance by a nice male dancer and you could take your turn spanking any of 3 nice young men for just $1 a swat. This event was a great success as well, raising almost $500 for the Pride Picnic. That will certainly help us to get the ball rolling on this year’s picnic. Look for it to be a spectacular celebration! Thank you, Destiny Rae and all of the performers for making this a success! Your support means a lot!! A final, but HUGE, thanks goes to John and Steve at the Silver Star for being so supportive, not only of the Pride Center and Pride Picnic, but of our entire community. Thank you!!!! There will be more benefits coming in the very near future at both Concessions and Renegades to benefit.the Pride Picnic. We’ll get you the dates as soon as they are confirmed. Thanks to all of our members who turned out for the events. Please be sure to thank those responsible for the benefit and identify yourself as a member of TOHR. We need to show that we are supporting them as much as they are supporting Us!! Center/Family of Faith To Host Bingo Night BINGO Night at the Pride Center in conjunction with Family of Faith MCC has been moved!! It is now scheduled for Friday, April 24, 1998, from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. It’s going to be a great event! We’re planning to have some great prizes for each of the BINGO games as well as some terrific raffle prizes, and concessions will be available if you’re hungry. Bring a date, bring a friend, even bring your kids if you like! We’ll have special events planned for them as well! Anyone wishing to donate a prize, please leave a message for Steve at 743-4297. See you there! I want to become a member of TOHR and help to build a stronger community. (Please detach and return to TOHR 1307 E. 38 St., Tulsa, OK 74105) NAME: ADDRESS: OK to Call DAY PHONE: [] EVE PHONE: [] E-MAIL: [] Please mail only in a confidential envelope. [] I want to join/rejoin: [] Individual - $25 / year [] Household - $40 / year [] Organization - $60 / year [] Sustaining - $100 / year [] Limited Income - $10 / year [] I want to pledge. Please send me monthly reminders for $. / month. [] I want to make a one time pledge of $_ [] I want to volunteer at the Pride Center. I’m available: [] Mon [] Tues [] Wed [] Thurs ~ [] Fri [] Sat [] Sun Pride Center Volunteers are needed Monday - Friday 6:00 - 10:00 PM Saturday - Sunday Noon - 10:00 PM [] I want to volunteer to help with: [] Cleaning the Pride Center [] Minor Repairs & Projects [] Pride Center Activities [] Community Awareness Projects [] Pride Picnic [] Office Work [] Other �Sat 31 6:00PM Coming Out Grp APRIL 1 6:00 PM DVIS 2 Safe 7:00Supp°rt GrPpM AA 8:30 PM Ellen Watch Party 6:00PM Coming Out Grp 7:30PM TOHR Board Mtg 12 19 4-8 PM HIV Testing LO 7 5 13 2o 7:00 PM - Community Coffee House i 6:00 PM DVIS Support Grp 7:00 PM AA 8:30 PM Ellen Watch Party 14 15 6:00PM Corn Ing Out Grp 7:00PM Pdme Timers Board itg 7:30PM TOHR Membership Mtg 6:00 PM DVIS Support Grp 7:00 PM AA 8:30 PM Ellen Watch Party 5:00 PM T.U.L.S,A, 5:30 PM AA 16 17 11 5:30 PM AA 18 5:30 PM AA 4-8 PM HIV Testing 21 22 6:00PM Coming Out Grp 7:00PM Prime Timers Mtg 6:00 PM DVIS Support Grp 7:00 PM AA 8:30 PM Ellen Watch Party 23 24 7:00 Bingo Night wlFamily of Faith 25 5:30 PM AA �the Pride Center - TOHR 1307 E. 38 St. Tulsa, OK 74105 Tom Neal & James Christjohn P. O. Box 4140 Tulsa, OK 74159 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2ba3447f17b102263b18b2bef19c7544.pdf da014992d827eca2fcd5644036a55086 PDF Text Text TOHR ’s Ca!!ing Tree Project COMMUNITY N E W Community Insights Volunteer Opportunities iPride Prom ’96 VOL 2 March, 1996 TOHR MONTHLY MEETING Tlais month’s meeting will ha held at 7:30 p.m. on Al,rd 2, 1996 at Ttt~a Univ~t~it3,’s Allen Chapman A~uvi~y Center in the Choteau Room. We wi~ ]save a g[ronp ot~ people 8athering[ at 7:00 p.m. in the Hut if you need a quick bite to eat before the meeting, please join us for a little pre-meeting [estivlties. We a~e here to serve you. The 1996 Gay Pride Picnic Where are cocktails.* the Volunteer Opportunities Pride Picnic time is creeping up on us and there is only one person working on it. Yes everyone, the time is almost here. In order for us to have a picnic that will blow us all away, Tcmneeds some help. If you are interested in helping to plan the Pionic of all Picnics, please contaot Tom Neal at 583-1248. As pa~ of our monthly membership meeting, we are looking for groups to provide refreshments and snacks. Yes, we would like to have all attendees provided with nonalcoholic refreshing effervescent beverages and ma~ks pleasing to all palates. If you, or your organiT~tion would be interested in providing such necessities, please ecntact Miriam Childers at 748-7293 or 835-6609. TOHR has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities open. For tt~ to lmow what yon want m to do, you need to l~ th~ to in[onn u~ d f,~ ,1.~. We look Pride Prom ’96 Look ont everyone. TOHR will be having a Pride Prom on June 8, 1996 in Tulsa. Yes, this is the event that everyone has been waiting for. Everything is TOHR COMMUNITY NmNS ~s ~ BY D~t~NY W. St’OUT WITH VIt4E: USUAL. lIFE;, CONSTRAINTS AND DUV! I AM NOT ALWAYS ABt.E: TO CONTACT All. ORG~.Z~ONS I WOULD UK~ VO mCLUD~ IN TOHR Cot4t4uNn’~ NkqNS. WOULD UK~ OI~tAN IZAI"IONAII. IF YOU YOUR INleORMAI"ION Im~INTF-D IN TOHR COMMUNn"~ N ~"W~, I~,..F.~ Issue 3 still very muds in the planning phase and sime we do not have an Activities Director or Fundraising Coordinator, everything is still moving slowly. We do plan for this event to be one of the most festive Tulsa has had. If you have an interest in serving as the Aaivities Director or Fundraising ~ please contact Debbie Starnes or Miriam Chiiders, 743-4297, for more infonmtion. Election Time! Heyeveryonel Election time is coming up and we need your suplxxt OnApril 15, 1996 we will be giving the Democratic party a confidential list of the TOHR membership. If you do not want us to inc!-a.~, yew in this confidential list, please write us stating your desire not to be included in this list and we will exclude you from the cznfidential mailing list. The TOHR testing clinic has a great need for volunteers. If you think that it is just for people who can test and counsel for HIV, it is not the case. With the number of clients increasing by almost 400 pement, there is a great need for volunteers that do not test and counsel. There is an enormous amount of paperwork to be put together, condoms to separate and package, and clients to greet Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciatecL For more information, please contact Claudette Peterson at 742-2927. TOHR still has two positions open for members-at-large. These positions are ’ the Activities Dir~tor and the Fundraising Coordinator. These are two of our most i.mportsnt positions and for the events we have planned, we will be unable to operate without them. Please contact Debbie Statues or Miriam Childers at 743-4297 for more Any help or assistance you can appreciated. Page �Community News Vol. 2 Calling Tree Project_ TOHR would like to invite you to work on a project to provide support to community members in crisis. The scope of the project is to create a safety net of support to assist in these and other possible crisis situations: ¯ Filing of Police Reports; ¯ Housing; ¯ Companion to Hospital (rape, bashing, etc.); and ¯ Other. TOHR Calling Tree Project 0 I am interested in participating with the planning meetings and contact me with the next meeting date. 0 Please contact me to discuss the project in more detail. Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Thank you for your interest!!./ Page �Community News Vol. 2 February, 1996 Issue 3 Community Insights This section of the newsletter is devoted to the organizations that make up our highly diversified community, and the special events that happen and sometimes go unnoticed. Just a few of these organizations include: ) TOHR Testing Clinic; ¯ HI C; ¯ AGAPE’ Christian Fellowship: Agape’ Christian Fellowship (918) 599-7688. Agape’ Christian Fellowships’ services are held every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evening at 7:00 at 6540-H E. 21st. Agape’ also has a Wednesday Bible study at 7:00 p.m. ¯ TU GLBA; , Bless The Lord At All Times Christian Center; ¯ Canterbury Ministry Center; ¯ Indian Health Care; ¯ Rainbow Business Guild; ¯ Prime Timers; ¯ Rainbow V’dlage; ¯ Community of Hope; ¯ Dignity/htegdty; ¯ Free Spirit Lesbian Center; ¯ Friend for a Friend; ~ Friends in Unity; ¯ St. Jerome Ecumenical Catholic Church: The following is a list of events that will be held at St. Jerome ¯ Thursday, April 4, 1996 - Maunday Thursday Service, 6:00 PM ¯ Friday, April 5, 1996 - Good Friday Service, 6:00 PM ¯ Saturday, April 6, 1996 - Easter Vigil, 6:00 PM ¯ Sunday, April 7, 1996 - Easter Sunday Service, 8:30 AM ¯ Tool Box Technicians; ¯ T.U.L.S.A.; ¯ TYDD; ¯ Family of Faith MCC; ~ MCC of Greater Tulsa; ¯ The Gayly Oldahoman; and ¯ Tulsa Family News. This column will greatly expand as the relationships between TOHR Community News and the individual organizations grow. If you have not been contacted by the Community News editor and would like to have highlights of your organization published in TOHR Community News please write to: oo 0 oo TOHR Community News P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152. �COMMUNITY NEWS Vol. ?? Issue 77 Felmmy, 1996 TOHR Membership Apphcation Name Member~hil~ Type Address We are offering a special member#hip offer, lfyou already belong to another Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender organization, you will receive $ 2.50 off a single membership or $5. O0 offan organizational/household membership. Just c~ Zip remember to list the name ofyour organization on this application. Day Phone Student/Limited Income $10.00 Regular Membership . $20.00 Organizational/Household $35.00 Sustaining Membership $100.00 Evening Phone GLBT Ori[anization Please mail your application to: TOI~R Memberships P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 We want the facts to fit the preconceptions. When they don’t, it is easier to ignore the facts than to change the preconceptions. - Jessamyn west Page - 4 - ~~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a35a75718ebf811faa921b666ce040eb.pdf 5372dfd4751074b7af04d8952860cb0d PDF Text Text TOHR ’s Walk for Life Kick-Off COMMUNITY N Vol. 2 Tommy Morrison Tests Positive for I am sure that you have heard the news, probably more times than you wanted, that the professional boxer, Tommy Morrison, tested positive for the Human lmmtmodeficieucy Virus (HIV). This not only sent out a message to all people, but especially to the white heterosexual male and female community, that this virus does not discriminate and that drastic measures are going to have to be taken. This news has brought about many changes but, one of the biggest changes has been in Tommy Morrison’s attitude. Noted for being a promiscuous and high tempered individual, Tommy spoke out for living a life with high moral character, looking at sex as more than just a recreational activity, but a means to commlmicate the depth of our love for our si~ificant other in a monogamous relationship. If everyone followed this simple practice, how many people would be HIV positive today? E W S NAMES PROJECT QUILT Anti-Gay Resolution Gains The Real Debbie Starnes l$$ue z March, 1996 clinic, has sent a typhoon through our testing clinic. We are now the only anonymous testing clinic in eastern Oklahoma. Previously, our average amount of clients per month was 70 people. Last month we tested over 170 people and this month we have already tested 170 and we have no doubts that our count will reach more than 200 for the month. That is triple our usual amount of clients. In the next few months we hope to see the testing clinic grow like never before: Not only. have we gained substantial amounts of local publicity through local television and radio stations, but Claudette Peterson made an appearance on Inside Edition, a national television show. This publicity in conjunction with being Tulsa’s primary HIV test site, will be sure to bring wave after wave of people requesting HIV tests into our clinic. Special thanks to Claudette Peterson, our faithful testing clinic director, for all of her hard work and extensive hours she has devoted. This announcement, along with Tulsa City County closing down their testing Page Two Area Police Officers Speak to TOHR About Domestic Violence If you did not have the privilege to be at last months meeting, you missed out on a great presentation. Two police officers gave a presentation about domestic violence. These police officers weren’t from New York or San Francisco but from O~t,, ko ~,,,.; two people who have more than twenty years combined experience in domestic violence issues in the Tulsa area. These police officers brought about an awareness that not just straight people are offenders and victims of domestic violence. Gay or straight, 50 percent of women will be victims of domestic violence. Women are also nine times higher at risk in their own home than out on the meet. While it is only estimated that 30 percent of GLBT couples have domestic violence issues, it is thought to be much higher. This is primarily due to the occurrences of homophobia in St. Patrick’s Day Dance After we had set the date for the St. Patrick’s Day found out about C-aylapalooza ’96. This event is a national tour of famous comedians, direct from Las Vegas. They will be performing at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center on March 16 at 8:00 p.m. We hate to cancel the Party’s Day dance but, for an occasion such as this, we thought we might make a change or two. Actually one big change. We will be canceling the St. Patrick’s Day dance. This has worked out for the better. Now we will be able to plan an event twice as big and ten times as festive. I have even heard rumors of a southern cotillion or a community wide prom. Look for this exciting event sometime soon. Join the rest of us at the PAC to yuck it up and have a good time with Gaylapalooza "96. �COMMUNITY NEWS Vol. 2 March, 1996 Community Insights This section of the newsletter is devoted to the organizations that make up our highly diversified community, and the special events that happen and sometimes go unnoticed. Just a few of these organizations include: ¯ Friends in Unity; ¯ St. Jerome Ecumenical Catholic Church: ¯ TOHR Testing Clinic; ¯ HIVRC; ¯ AGAPE’ Christian Fellowship: The following is a list of events that will be held at St. Jerome Agape’ Christian Fellowship presents Marsha Stevens in her "Come to the Water Tour". This event will be held on March 6, 1996 at the All Souls Unitarian Auditorium at 2952 South Peoria. Performance time is 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Agape" Christian Fellowship at 599-7688. Agape’ Christian Fellowships’ services are held every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evening at 7:00 at 6540-H E. 21st. Agape’ also has a Wednesday Bible study at 7:00 p.m. ¯ TU GLBA~ ¯ Bliss The Lord At All Times Christian Center; ¯ Canterbury Ministry Center; ¯ Indian Health Care; ¯ Rainbow Business Guild; ¯ Prime Timers; ¯ Rainbow Village; ¯ Community of Hope; ¯ Dignity/Integrity; ¯ Free Spirit Lesbian Center; ¯ Friend for a Friend; ¯ Saturday, March 2, 1996 - Scriptural Rosary, 5:30 PM Saturday, March 16, 1996 - Stations of the Cross, 6:00 PM ¯ Saturday, March 23, 1996 - Visit f~om the Primate and Archbishop of the Ecumenical Catholic Church and the Ordination of Debbie Statues to the pe~manate deaconate, 6:00 PM ¯ Saturday, March 30, 1996 - (Palm Sunday Service), 6:00 PM Holy Week Services ¯ Thursday, April 4, 1996 - Maunday Thursday Service, 6:00 PM ¯ Friday, April 5, 1996 - Good Friday Service, 6:00 PM ¯ Saturday, April 6, 1996 - Easter Vigil, 6:00 PM ¯ Sunday, April 7, 1996 - Easter Sunday Service, 8:30 AM ¯ Tool Box Technicians; ¯ T.U.L.S.A.; ¯ TYDD; ¯ Family of Faith MCC; ¯ MCC of Greater Tulsa; ¯ The Gayly Oklahoman; and ¯ Tulsa Family News. ¯ This column will greatly expand as the relationships between TOHR Community News and the individual organizations grow. If you have not been contacted by the Community News editor and would like to have highlights of your organization published in TOHR Community News please write to: oo 0 oo TOHR Community News P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152¯ o~o~ Page - 2 - ~~ �COMMUNITY NEWS Issue 2 New Building Update As far as our new building goes, there have not been any major changes. The The 1996 Gay Pride Picnic Saks Fifth Avenue to Display AIDS Quilt Just a few months away! Vicious Pink Closes For the club goers that visit Concessions, I am sure your will notice that Vicious Pink has closed it’s doors. bargaining still continues and we still keep fighting for it. We plan to reiterate our first offer which is what was derived from our emergency membership meeting in December. We hope to have more information for you next month. TOHR Receives Computers from Black & White TOHR just received two computers from Black & White. No, they aren’t the ancient 386 models. We actually have two 100 MHZ computers both with 850 MB of memory and 8 MB RAM. For all of you who aren’t into the computer lingo, that means two damn good computers. Thank you Black & White for bringing TOHR into the 20th century. We have great news regarding our 1996 Gay Pride Picnic. Tom Neal has began work in trying to obtain sponsorship from American Airlines in the picnic. Needless to say, if we had American Airlines as a sponsor, it would be a Two of the speakers we are looking at bringing to Tulsa are comedian Susan Westenhoefer and congressman Barney Frank. If you haven’t heard of both of these people you have either been living under a rock or have lived and extremely sheltered life. We are changing the location of the picnic this year. The proposed location is pleasing to the eye ~ extremely and we might not have to battle with the legion of portapotties that usually accompany this grand event. The picnic is going to be held on June 15th. Make sure to be there. This will truly be a different picnic. We look forward to seeing you there. Saks Fifth Avenue in Tulsa will be displaying sections of the NAMES PROJECT AIDS Memorial Quilt from February 21 to March 1. This is the first time a corporation such as Saks has presented anything of this nature in Tulsa. Please come out and show your support for the fight against AIDS and for GLBT persons in Tulsa. Community Letters Gays and Politics Using gays as the scapegoat for the demise of the family is reprehensible nonsense. Unfortunately, in order to get in good with Pat Robertson’s Christian Coalition, Republican presidential candidates are all too willing to go along with the lie that gay people are somehow a threat to the family. Wholesale divorce among heterosexuals does the real damage. With a 50 percent divorce rate, adultery, abused women, financial conditions that require both parents to work and leave children home alone, abandoned and abused children and so forth, it doesn’t take much effort to see that heterosexuals have crippling the family without any help from gays and lesbians. J.J. Stogsdill Page - 3 - Have no fear for one of the owners of Concessions will be opening a small girl shop to replace Vicious Pink. You will still be able to purchase all ofyour GLBT paraphernalia at this shop. Walk for Life KickOff A Blues Festival will kick off this year’s series of event for the fourth annual Walk for Life Campaign. Mark Snider, renowned Tulsa musician, has organized an outstanding evening of the "Blues" to be held at the Sunset Grill, 3410 South Peoria, Tulsa, on March 12, 1996. Local Blues musicians have volunteered their time and talents for an entire evening of powerful music. Acoustical guitars will start the festival and a jam session will end the evening’s slate. Tulsa businesses have donated various items for raffles to be held throughout the night. These include, among others, the Blue Rose care in Brookside, Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place and the Celebrity Club in mid-town Tulsa. Budweiser beer will join with Sunset Grill and K-MOD Radio as a host of the evening’s entertainment. In addition to the contributors for the raffle items, Paine Webber �TY N%WS CO Ma~@~ 1@~ ~eing a h~sae motivator who can bK~ng V~kp!e together and R@he ~ak@raoies will ~e 2 b~ing proud of who t anl and Off!erS’o Tickets will ~ sold at dc~ for $5 which wit! a&~ssioa and P~o r~e eN!Ng 749~ 194 ~d gor Jo~ MeC~Ny or ~v~ly The WaN Co~mnitee, ch~ed organized a ~es of events to bring Faxsple together io ~oved support for ag~cies ~nat We ~is~an~ m liv~mg WIN ~Vi~ S ~h~ou~aout C~ Cou~3~. ~e Com~ is ho~g a nonj~ ~ ~ow feat~g s~rrier and wii1 culminate fin fi’~e for a~mual WaLk for Life at Riverside Pa!cs OetN~ 12, t996. ~!e makn ~%ng D~bbie waq~ to bNmg to TOIaP~ is orga~fion. She wants go help gevelq~ a mac professional org~ation d~ea~ m b@t~g pide Ln Our PresMe t, Debbfe D sc/oses A~ an addendum m ~r newsM~er, ~w are going o be n~ ~d Wo~dNg N v&ich we can ~ om~lves. in ~r ¢ommum~< From b~rd members to refigi~s ~ad~r& F~t off~ I wo@d l~<e to b~dam for sugg~Lng tins coluam~ At ~ I w~ 1~’; I ~&~’t Lqow ~t coutd pull of ~g ~mmay, b~JoriN and ~o~ a~ the ~m~e ~i~ readk~g ~bbie St~mes bio~b/eM L~ado~ I %und out dna ! ~’t ha-v~ to do ~%ng ~ne NI. Debbie’s fhll name is Debra Sue S~es, 38. D~bbie’s paemer is bfdge E11iott, 41. D~obie and }~dge Hke to watch mo~{es, a~d roI!~ hc~key g~es, N~, go o~t to eat, b2e w~k~d vaeatio~ ~d ~lt~t ~¢r~t vadeti~ After ssl~isg her wha she want’s to gakn from she ~li~, "A f~I£ng Na i, wi~ o~s~s, help~ m£~e ~Js a ~ pla~ fist ~ to live ~d a m~ore a~g me to p~mt her ~No~a~on. I have h~d a ~3’ ~l~xJid time rea~ng and %~kng NI of it g ~i~at I ~i< and ~I. We ~a~~ have ~csid~ ~a[ ~11 do wha~ a presid~ ~n~id do; N~ong hn~viduN who you can a1~ ge~ abng ~j~ ~d h~e to s~e ~le acc~omplish one thing this year (she h~ akeady acxsomplished "brLng the en~e tog~&er in a maimer eaat ~ ~ di"~N~ yet equN h~nan ~Lngs wi~ a o~on N~ad’, ~ h~ lifelong goal she s~v~ to "love ~ ~ Ckd~ love ~ Kyou read d~e T@sa ~r)fi on Feb~s~?" 2 t, you rrfigk~ have noti~ mat e~e ho~ of gay biE H~ Re~oludon 1045, ~¢ R~. ~yd D-Yro~L~ck, ~ m~eh as o~ debaV~ or pas~ 9% The v~a b~ her d~e ~ost on a ~, basis is Midg£ her p ~ is ~/~aps e~ of the taunt me so m~Fb Page As e~Ntor of TOi~_ C V N\m~vs i ~uld like go thai Debbie op~s sssh~sts and adopti@x~ by �CO TY N~WS Debbie Statues g the o-a~ong way ~ a one way ~a~%) ~@%at is wrong ~ifi~ M1 th~ D~ple? ~on’t ~ b~ow h~¢~¢ to &dye. advisors had ~a ~y. OBA ~es~d~t Ba%a~a ~ith said l~t is that on yore- hesS? Oh. i love yo~ new h~do. (J~ ~ause I ~x~ m~d ~x£~ d~’t m~ ffaat I’m . She ~d the Pisces’ V{%o ones k~ I don°t have a Eo?~end (gh~Ed~). D~gs aot better, do "..~at I ~!I th~ to, ~d th~ don’t d~eat on me. ~tatives. Thank ~n Ro~ f~ !5s sup~rt and let me oN~ r~tatives k~ow ~t yon w~ in OkI~a. You e~ ~each a~ of eae ~r~taives at phone no. g~0~522o8502 ~d fm~ no. W~<e up! W~e ~p! W~e 405o557o7351. For a c~m@lete H~ of ~d con~e~s ~ pl~ ~ige to: 52729 OK 74152 yon eve~ so m~aeh k>i< at me I ",i! ~at you like a @ag qfa~ wo@d beat someone ~. I have to ~ &nearing. Am Ln~et p~m for N~e~ of you who ~ove Ne~i as much as i do. TOHR HO LY Y~ ~is is my ou~it ~ rio yoas o~X have it @at of all ~Ae days to go to Nm store lc<~g like me ~d hJ~ qu~ h~csNe, I world have ~ @~ ~e @ I ~Ad ~ the Pete Sampr~ (~ Ma~i~a t have ~ h~e be~r~ a~d I me hell ~°t wa~t to ~me back. N% mat aga~m I have a he . Y~% I have and ~e @ng such a m~nie; it ~suld ~ ~ he w~ built 5ke a w~]e. C~ ma~ ~ net turk~ und~ But pm~Ny’~{aat m~ Was ~e ~t he a ehild~ and Yes, way do~ in ~ his his �COMMUNITY NEWS March, 1996 Vol. 2 TOHR Membership Application Membership Type Naine c~ State Zip We am offering a special membemhip offer. Ifyou alma@ belong to another Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender organization, you will receive $2.50 off a single membership or $ 5.00 off an organizational/household membership. Just remember to list the name ofyour organization on this application. Day Phone $10.00 Student/Limited Income $20.00 Regular Membership Organizational/Household $35.00 Sustaining Membership $100.00 Evenin[[ Phone GLBT Or[[ani:,ation Please mail your application to: TOHR Memberships P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 There is one true shatterer of dreams... COMPROMISE!!! Page - 6 - ~~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3ad0f8dc79853f41ade701eb310c63a0.pdf 3e0c49db5c4c3b49a40c302e08ef9730 PDF Text Text TOHR ’s 1996 Gay Pride Picnic COMMI ITY N E W S St. Patrick’s Day Dance New Building Update Board Meeting Highlights VoL 2 Ask THE PRESIDENT Debbie Starnes discusses change at TOHR As 1996 begins you will begin to see some new things happening with TOHR. The new Board has met and has begun talking about how Tulsa’s oldest organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered individuals can truly serve it’s community. As a group we truly believe that our job is to serve and respond to the TOHR membership and the community at large. While you have entrusted us to lead your organization, we will never forget that it is your organization and your community. Our goal is to begin a process that will reunite the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and tr.aosgendered communities. ~,.To that end, some significant changes have already begun taking place: The focus of the Helpline is being changed. Voice mail slots will now be available to community groups so that they may share recorded messages with callers while also having a place for interested February, 1996 individuals to leave messages. The Helpline will now truly be the Community Information and Helpline. This newsletter will begin to share information regarding other community groups. The name Community News will become a reality as various organizations begin utilizing the format to talk about their activities and programs. A new group, the Council for Diversity and Inelnsivity will be forming. This Council, made-up of representatives from other organizations serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities will meet on at least a quarterly basis as a means of bringing together the entire community in a proaetive manner. The Community Center, a home for all groups serving Tulsa’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered individuals, will become a reality. Programming will be sponsored by more than one organizations. Sharing responsibilities and Page successes will bring us closer together. TOHR membership meetings will begin to take on a different look, including the involvement of other organization in serving refreshments, sponsoring programs, and reporting on their upcoming events. We will begin to address issues of concern to the entire community (upcoming legislation, hate crimes, equal rights protection) in a more proaetive manner through an expanded Public Affairs program, and TOHR will not try to be all things to all people but instead will focus on bringing all people together in a celebration of inclnsivity and diversity. As a Board, we have discussed these issues based on input we have received by listening to you. If there are other issues we need to address or if we have misunderstood you desires or needs, please let one of us know. Remember, we believe that serving on the Board of TOHR is an honor and that our primary job is to respond to your needs. Issue 1 Hate Crimes, In Tulsa? After a Tulsa citizen finally speaks out against Hate Crime policies, maybe we will start to realize it is time to start talang action. If you were watching Channel 2 News on January 22, you probably noticed that a Tulsa citizen is finally speaking up about hate crimes against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and ~ansgendered (GLBT) people. Currently, crimes committed against GLBT people are not considered hate crimes in the City of Tulsa. This has stirred up many people among the board, in the GLBT community, and the community we all belong to, the human community. The immediate primary concern is to assist the people currently being victimized. Many ideas were brought up at the executive board meeting on January 23, 1996 on ways to assist those people. We are creating a calling tree for the quickest response. Sometimes all it takes to keep a person safe is to have someone in the house with them at all times. With a calling tree, there would be many people on hand to assist �VoL 2 in such a way. To add yo~Jz name to the list, please contact ~ Helpline Pr,qject The 1996 Sue. > TOI-~_ Newsiettes" Editor; ~ TOI~R Ftmdraising Gay Pride Picnic Even more Lmpo~ant is the prevention of such incidences. Claudette Petea-~n broug%t up the Fact that most, if not a11, hate cimes c~mi~t~d agaLnst OLBT people Ln Tu!sa go mwepo~oi Even there is cu~ently no law against oom~tting c~_mes against someone just on ~e basis of emir sexuN orientation, with enougl~ docmmento~ cases, we could sta~ g~ning pound on hiiating such a law. Clandette is Nrea@ one s~ep ahead h~ this aspect For some fine now, Claudette has b~n d(x:~menting all cases of hate cr~mes agabnst GLBT peopte e~a~ have been repo~ to h~-. "rl~s is the first step N standing up for the fi~ts of a1! p~ople, regardless cgatt c~aeteNstics. Please, ~’you have b~ a victim of a hate c~ame, no mater how small or big, eat! Ctandette (742-2927) ~d m£<e a repo~. TNs r~o~ is kept attic@ ~Nd~tial. You donk even have ~o give yon~ name ~’you do not wast to bW:, i~ d~s help ~eat!y ~o ~ave a This sexstion of the newsletter is devoted to the organizations that make up om~ highly diversified community, mad the spools1 events that happen and sometkmes go ~motice~d. Just few of these organizaJons inc!ude: TOFN. Testing Clbic; Rainbow Business OuiId; Prime TLmers; T%ff)D; Fanity of Faith MCC; MCC of Greater Tutsa; The G@y O~ahoman; and 2~lsa Family News. Again, these are jnst a few c4 the organizations that com~bu~e ~o m£<ing omr envirosmsen< a more accep~ng and ~cx}m’a@mg ptac~ ~o 1ire Lm Kyou have any ~o~na~on or news about an organJ~a~on Nat is no~ lis~ed in e~Js ~tion, please "~te to Com~a~j~- News. Please remember that the deadIine t)or atl i~mmtion is the ~keen~ of each month. R}r morn i~£naSon, }~u ca~ ~sntact D~ay Stout these acS of ~aolen~s if we chose ~o ~? There are still two positions ibr mmtbersoaolarge open. These s~e the Activities Dir~stor arid }&e F~n&aishng C~ordLnator. you £~o@d have a b~g deske or the capabiliSes to embellisln one of these positions, comact Debbie Statues fbr more i~Knation. With the ~peration of qse "~Jese 8~sd ~y more ¢ar~ We Da~g Stdat has b~n ~aended as the TO~. Newsletter ~tor. D~smy worked on fine brcd"~uses the t995 Ok3ahoma State ;dDS conference and cm~/6at e@e~enos to TO~PJs CommsmsJV ~ews. members of TO~?. and ~e exrsmtive c ~se, bemg the appo~! ~% ants of @e TO~g£ er b@Jy ~s isue ~.)q- ~s~te of" aH walks of @e res~ of~neir tivc ~ Director of Public and ~ Activities Dkector. Reconm~ended as 8se Director of Public Relations is Tom Neat. Tom has a divers~s backgouad in such ac~vities and wiIt be veU proficient in 8~s posi8on. The r@commnended Helptine Prqjost C@ordinator is Owen Thomas. Owen has wie¢ the helptLne s@d will be a As a small paq: of the Presidesrs resp~xssibi!ities it is her positio~ to appoi~ five m~mbw , ~o o f’ha~ posi~ie~ss ~.is oP h~s to ~s Ta~ss k~to a state ~’being ~: proactive nc¢ reactive i~ flat state TOHR will be ~2y ble u~ do what it was crea~i tc do As paaq: of the Ex~utive Boa~J discussion of the 1996 Gay Pride Picnic was brought into play. Preparations are aires@ be9~g made to make t%is one of best, a~d most profitable picNcs ever. V~%J!e g is s@l veU ~a k~ the ptaom~ug pha~, we able to de~ve ~ome dkection out of the ideas Jn ptao~. This psar, the i 996 Gay Pride Picr£o is going to be held on )%no !5. Psevious!y, the picsbc had been h~!d f~ther’s day and is ~’¢7 going to be held one Sa~-d~’ p~or m father’s day. ~is date shouId fit we1! ~s~o e~ne’s schedule due to ~e fact that the OkdN~ma City Gay Pide Parade is gok~g to be held on Jm~e 23 and ~&e BIack and ~ie Danes is p~g ~o be he!d on June the 8th. We �TY ~WS CO Februa)’, I996 to t%ar %r yo~.Lr allergies or fbr being mauled by ~ome dru~: queen. This par%, is a smoke sad aioohol fr~ environment. Come and join in some rest ..fim~ but, don’t t%ii< y@Jz going to get pinched just because your not wearing green. TOHR HON~HLY monfi~’s t.e held al The He p i e Needs Yo r Neap Please0 stop now and take a moment to relax. Now thL-i back: to that time that you were in tke closet, or in a situation that you felt like you needed to keep hidden from e~,~ryone else Ln the worId. Do pou er how alone Don ibk? With the ~rvices of ~e HelpIg~% beLng k~ s~i a posi@~n is not ~ssa~,. T~Jsa meeiin8 7:OO Universi{y’s i1~ C~apman Ac~i,A~y Cenfer in [~e C~o[eau To year ever~ we nee~ Coro_,mmity News ~d let me k_now what you want to hear about or wi*t any genera1 comments. New Building ~:e~/one’s suppoi. means ~e f~ere~ some o[ yo s [£en& to come an~ ~oin ~;oo, T~e [~er% {ie ~ore ~ay we ~e heIptk~e wes~t wi~ont begqg attended %r a oonsecu£ve six "~eks last year. Fm not ~ of ~he sta~aics, bm I woutd INe ~o ~c~# how ma~y b~aa~ <qey were ashamed of Nei- ~xuaI oi~n4ation..Just one ho~" a mon~! mJ~qt m~ @e d~brenoe be~n deah. To ~ol~tew please contact Ow£n T~mas. TODd. but, 8~ere aze alw<#s things ~qat you would like to hear about that i knclude Ln ~qe newsletter. ! do not wast ~5at to be ~qe case. There wiI1 also be a on ~he new newsletter, Iy;vou have been wondering about what has bee?a going on ~;it/~ t~e ne~, bugding we me~ abou~ ~ast yea~; you’re about ~o ge~ d~e ~da~e you /@:er the special meeting was called last year, it was passed m-aaimously to pr~ed wi~k negotiations ~ai ri~t get us ~qto ~ne buitdNgs be~n 4 i st sad 5 1 st on Peoia. We now mig@ be seeing ti~t at ~e eoA of%hat t~J~J~e!. This is year ’~%ile all ~e details still have not been worke~J out, president is bS24k~g fi~sel?: mi~t add, to ~st us that buildzg. I’ve never ~n Debbie behsg fiere~ but i bet when @e gets ~’>~ gets Der ws) Kyou want Jud@s~g ibm my expe~Jence plac~ to go I% gt you~: s@4~ tha ~sgs ~4 lethal and cleat T~e E~cufive tha ~:~- 1o the ~:’s~e~:r Of Page rvfee i g Highlights We stszed out ti~is yeaaggressively, wanting to mai<e big changes in a short amom~t of time. Wi[~ [ae Oregon orga~ers ta~ng Nitiative a%d a~omaeh~g ~eh- pla~s to sta~: £qe s~e ~pe of action here in OkJ&oma, it is 6~e for us to ~us on b~omkqg e~a~emely proactive and be@omkqg 8ae least reactive as possible. This can be achieved w>k &astic We ~elt ~s mrgency to chs£ge at ~qe executive bo£d meetNg. R was so p~sad some of us were almost ~<ed out of o~r chaL-s. Thes8 changes may o~iy be _fiaIty integrated when we work as o~e m~ed force. ~s is one fl~°ead we gre@ w~t emphasize ~is ye~. Wi~q ey,euafive born-d, appoLqted by ~e member b@, £ot!owNg Ne di~ee[on of [qe member b@ ~d utilizLqg rise sktls mq_d talents on whiciq appoLq~ent was judged, we ca~ mNce re@or ~Jse way @LBT psspie IR,e. Th~:a to tffze dgection of’ pn~vi~s leaders of’fi~s orga~ation, we have one of ~s.e p~nJer p~evention pro~s ~or ~V ~sctios. £i riFh~s or at zatJon wj,~t~ a ~a build @e p~sess, be it tZc~e or m~one~" o;)me and hope ev<Tone s as exced about 6e yea to ~eme � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/29c1743db6a3dcd8626493032747e606.pdf 35c4b6db286b76eb3ec7178dba8b9b75 PDF Text Text the Pride Center Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Right2s HOPE August 1997 Communit]v Summit How much do you know about HOPE.’??. Do you know what A Community Summit was held on July 26 to discuss issues imHOPE stands for? Do you know how many. people work for HOPE? port,ant to the Tulsa community. We had 25-30 people over the Do you know where HOPE gets its funding ? course of the 3 hour summit to discuss where we stand as a commuHOPE is HIV Outreach Prevention Education for Northeastern nity, where we want to go, and how we plan to get there. With Oklahoma. It has grown incredibly since its beginning as a pan of members from TOHR. P-FLAG, NOW, O’RYAN, Primetimers, and TOHR over 15 years ago. HOPE’s recent growth has been primarother community and religious organiTations, we had a good crnssily the result of the hard work and perseverance of Director Mallory section of people to discuss these issues. Degen Brown. Mallory has spear-headed the grant proposals for The result of the summit was to outline 2-3 issues which we will HOPE, resulting in a current annual budget of close to $250,000. In concentrate on over the next year. Once those in attendance have fact, HOPE is the second largest HIV gram program in Oklahoma had a chance to discuss the issues involved with their respective orand the only program offering exclusive testing/counseling/prevenganizations, a press release will be mad~ to am-iounce the objectives. tion for HIV in the state. In addition to overseeing the operations of Additionally, we have called for a Statewide Summit to be held on HOPE, Mallory spends much of her time providing HIV outreach to Saturday, September 27, 1997, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in the meeting women as well as sex workers and drug users. She also provides room of the Stroud McDonald’s on the Turner Turnpike. This meetcounseling to members of these groups as need~ ing will be to form a statewide alliance from which to work on these One of those tirelessly working for Mallory is Leslie Johnson, and other issues. The members of the various Tulsa organizations the clinic coordinator. Leslie’s resIxm- , I involved were left with the respousibflPride Center / HelpLine : 7zl-3-~-297 sibilities revolve aroundthe operation of [ [ity ofcontactingtheir corresponding HOPE : 712-1~OO the HOPE HIV testing clinic. She coor- I I Orgnnizations in Oldahoma City and dinates the volunteers for the clinic, as- I New~le~-ter : pride_center_new~pobon.com I inviting them to the statewide meeting. sures that the), have the proper training ff they are testing and/or counseling patients, and tracks the testing information for those being tested. Thanks to Leslie’s efforts, the clinic remains operational for walk-in testing on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, and daytime testing by appointment Monday through Thursday from 10:00 to 5:00 at 7422927. The Testing Clinic is located at 4158 E Harvard, Suite E-2. Jeremy Simmons is another of those hard-working employees of HOPE. Jeremy’s efforts are focused at community outreach and HIV prevention in the Tulsa metropolitan area, based, in part, on the Stop AIDS project. He spends much of his time collecting information from people by way of surveys at bars and community events. Using the surcey results, HOPE can best determine where to focus efforts in outreach. Jemmy also works constantly within the community to educate and inform people about HIV and safe sex. TOHR Memberships DueH TOHR Memberships are now due!! Yes, it’s that time of year again. Through August 31, 1997, membership in one of Oklahoma’s oldest non-religious organizations is only $20 for individuals, $35 per household, $100 sustaining or $10 limited income. But... starting September 1, rates go up for the first time in several years. Tho new rates will be: $25 for individuals, $40 per household" $100 sustaining or $10 limited income. Organizational memberships are $65. One of the most recent additions to the HOPE staff is Johnny Eilerts. He came to us from Oklahoma City and works in the areas of group and individual counseling. His efforts are focused on case management for HIV, as well as substance abuse. Working with Partners in Prevention, he hosts a weekly group, Men-on-Men, for gay men to talk about issues that they face. He has also ~ a monthly coming out support group at the Pride Center. Call 7121600 for information on the meeting time. HOPE is also focusing its efforts in the rural areas of Northeastern Oklahoma in an effort to reach men who don’t have access to ~ p~og,c,ar~ pro~i~ ;a T-wisa. Jim L6opazd ha.~ "~-mkea ova’ the Rural Outreach program from Bobby Davis and will continue training others as opinion leaders to inform rural men about safe sex~ By networking, the rural outreach has grown from contact with only 20 men to almost 200 men. And last, but cerlainly not least, is Kathy Dales, who joined the HOPE staff in June after serving more than 6 months as volunteer coordinator for the Pride Center HelpLine. Kathy provides SUPlXm to the entire HOPE staff and works to keep the Pride Center in operation, in addition to continuing as the volunteer coordinator for the HelpLine. If you have any questions, Kathy’s the one to call. If she deesn’t know the answer, she can probably find it for you. She can be reached on weekdays from 9:00 to 5:00 at either the HelpLiue or HOPE phone numbers. Community Groups and Activities Community Fun Night - The Community Fun Night is held on the 2nd Saturday night each month from 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Primethners - Primetimers is a social group for gay and bi-sexaml men ages 40 and over. Associate memberships for men 21-39 years old. Safe Haven - Safe Haven is an unstructured "safe place" gathering for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to meet and socialize. SENSES - SENSES is a discussion/group for people who are imerested in leather/fantasy role-playing. Vol~teers l~eeded TU~s~ Ce~te~i~ ~de The Pride Center needs volunteers to act as sitters and answer For those who haven’t heard, this year marks 100 years for Tulsa the HelpLine phone. The Center is staffed by volunteers from 6 - 10 as a city. Tulsa will celebrate those 100 years with a parade on PM on weekday evenings and from 12 - 10 PM on weekends. Ifyou September 20. TOHR is planning to march in this year’s parade as a can volunteer 1 night a week, 1 hour a wee& once a month, whatpart of the celebration. After all, we are also an important part of the ever you can manage will help keep the Pride Center open. community, even if we aren’t always recognized. Support TOHR by Volunteers are also needed at the HOPE testing clinic. Training joining the march or at least by coming to the parade and cheering us classes are available for those interested in getting involved, but vol- on. Other community or~aniTations are encouraged tO join us. Stagunteers are also needed to help with filing and answering the phone. ing for the parade is 9:30 at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. Call 712-1600 for more information or to join us in the march. See you there!! Pride Center Plod~ ~ The Pledge Drive continues for the Pride Center. Our community center is now a reality, but your financial support is still We have on-going monthly expenses to keep the Pride Center in operation, as well as the need for resources to finish work on several rooms. Please consider making a monthly pledge to help with these monthly operatin$ ext~nses. Any assistance will most certain~ help. The Pride Center is now raking reports of discrimination to collect info from those who might not make a report otherwise. Volunteers and staff cau also refer you to agenciegpsople who might help regarding the di$~rimlnation complaint. 743-4297. �the Pride Center / TOHR / HOPE 1307 E 38th Street 2rid Floor Tulsa, OK 74105 fiT? Tom Neal & James Christjohn P. O. Box 41,40 Tulsa, OK 74159 Upcoming Events: 9/27-t 15 Statewide Community Summit 2:00-5:00 - McDonald’s at Stroud !7 10/18 - Tulsa Communi,t~ Summit 2:00-5:00 - Pride Center i la !19 20 Alcoholics Unity Lambda I TOHR Board i Meeting Anonymous AI-Anon 7:30-8:30 7:00-8:15 I 7:00-9:00 24 25 Unity Lambda i AI-Anon 26 Prime Timers 7:00-?? 7:30-8:30 16 Men-On-Men 3-5:00 Gold Coast Cafe SENSES 6-8:00 21 i 22 23 Men-On-Men 3-5:00 Gold Coast Cafe Pride Pot Luck 6-10:00 27 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00-8:15 Septem ber 1997 31 1 Unity Lambda AI-Anon ! 7:30-8:30 ’~ 2 CUUC 7:00-9:00 7 Prime Timers 4:00-6:00 8 Unity Lambda AI-Anon 7:30-8:30 14 15 Unity Lambda AI-Anon 7:30-8:30 16 21 22 Unity Lambda AI-Anon 23 28 29 Unity Lambda AI-Anon 7:30-8:30 7:30-8:30 3 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00-8:15 4 5 Safe Haven 8:00-Midnight 10 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00-8:15 !1 !2 13 Community Fun Night 6:00-10:00 17 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00-8:15 18 19 20 SENSES 24 i Alcoholics Anonymous 25 ! 7:00-8:15 30 26 6:00-8:00 27 Statewide Coalition Meeting 2:00-5:00 Pride Pot Luck 6-10:00 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5045de63615af51631e2bd36da788d5b.pdf 4b37c9be7386421f202eb6f5b1363d03 PDF Text Text A publication of Tulsa Oklahomansfor Human Rights in cooperation with Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Volume 1, Issue 3 September 1995 Community Pride tohr would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Pride Picnic. The receipts are all in and the Pride Committee has issued a check for $2,145.00 to apply to our building fund account. This is a great boost for our goal of $10,000.00 for a down payment on the building. Again, we appreciate everyone who participated and thank you for your donations, tohr will be assuming responsibility coordinating the Pride Picnic in 1996. hope to see all of you there! for We A very special THANK YOU is extended to the Pride Committee for their hard work and for generously choosing the Community Center as the recipient of this year’s proceeds. Inside PFLAG News tohr Information Resources Alternative Activities and more The Community Center is becoming more of a reality with each dollar raised. As a place to meet and greet friends and gain information, the Center will be beneficial to all of us in "our" community. Many have asked exactly what this vision entails. The need for the Community Center is well-established. It’s time for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered people of Tulsa to have a community locale to call their own. The vision is to own a community center which can become the focal point for organizations, activities, resources, and information, One of-the definitions of community is simply "joint sharing". Therefore, what happens within Tulsa’s Community Center will be largely up to you, as we jointly share in this important victory for Tulsa. We can make this happen. Your financial support is needed as well as your volunteer participation in many areas. GET INVOLVED WITH tohr TODAY AND PROUDLY SAY, "I HELPED MAKE THIS VISION A REALITY." �From Your President $10,000 We continue to hear about great strides in the struggle for equal rights. Our time is now and with $8,000 a united effort we can bring change to our society. Gay and Lesbian people need to be involved in every area of our community so that people can no longer $6,000 say they don’t know a gay or lesbian person. We can get involved in local politics, the school system, etc. $4,000 Many non-profit organizations need volunteers. $2,000 As Gay and Lesbian Americans we must show our Help us fill OUR Community Center by sending in your contribution TODAY! pride and others will be proud with us. As we become more visible to one person at a time we begin to change the views of those who don’t know or understand us. Our responsibility is not to get in their face, but to show them that we are humans who love, work, pay taxes, raise children, play sports, enjoy living, and mourn our losses just like other humans. Monthly Pledges Center Stage One time donations As we start making a difference in our community we will begin making a difference in people’s $100 0 $2,500-$5,000 $75 0 $1,500-$2,499 attitudes. We must simply educate people who are willing to be educated and let the radicals rant on. The radicals will take care of themselves just like the $50 $45 $40 $35 $20 $10 0 0 0 $ $ $ boy who cried wolf. They’ve been shouting these same slogans for hundreds of years against others before us. Chances are they won’t change their minds, but we can educate the people who are 750-$1,499 300-$ 749 100-$ 299 willing and a few who thought they were not Other Please mark your chosen pledge or donation category, detach and mail to: tohr, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Please include your name and address, so that we may thank you properly. All contributor’s names and information are held in the strictest confidence willing. One person at a time is how we will create the most effective change. As tohr metnbers we can all show our pride by supporting the efforts of Tulsa’s oldest Gay and Lesbian organization. In particular, right now the opening of a community center is vital to our continued unification efforts. Tulsa, we ARE ready for this Center and we need to make it happen, NOW. tohr has tnore outreach programs now than ever and with the Center we will be able to continue and broaden these programs. Our community must unify now to see that the great strides for human rights that are happening all around our country don’t miss our beautiful city and state. As President o] tohr, my vision is clear for the Community Center and I need everyone’s help in making this vision a reali~.. Please join tohr and share in the excitement of seeing this vision turn into a reality. Tim �September tohr Meeting The next meeting of tohr is scheduled for September 5, 1995. That evening is also the night the NAMES Project will be hosting a showing of "The Sum of Us", followed by a wine and cheese reception. As a means of supporting the NAMES project and raising friends for tohr, the Board voted to invite members to attend "The Sum of Us" in lieu of our regular monthly meeting. Current by-laws require us to hold a minimum of nine monthly meetings during the year. A total of seven membership meetings have already been held this year. October, November, and December meetings are of extreme importance and will also be held. Therefore, the Board agreed that attending the movie and reception would serve as a nice change of pace for our members, as well as a way to meet new friends and support our community. "The Sum of Us" Escape the summer heat and join tohr and the Tulsa Area NAMES Project for a benefit showing of "The Sum of Us," a unique and different story about love, families, and human relationships. "The Sum of Us" is an unusual story about a straight father desperately trying to find the perfect partner for his gay son. September 5, 1995 will be the first showing of "The Sum of Us" at Movies 8, 6800 S. Memorial. Tickets are $15.00 and include a complimentary wine and cheese party following the movie at the Holiday Inn Holidome, 1-44 and Memorial Drive. The movie begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets may purchased by calling 748-3111. Limited scholarships are available, call 743-GAYS for information. In Response During the July meeting, the membership requested that the Board of tohr provide an explanation regarding the change in newsletters (from The Tulsa Family News to The Community News). The following information is provided by the Board in response to this question. Approximately one year ago, Tom Neal of Tulsa Family News approached the tohr Board with a proposal to include the tohr Reporter in Tulsa Family News. Tom generously offered to reduce his costs to match tohr’s existing production costs, if tohr would provide the mailing costs for the newspaper. The Board agreed to try the "experiment," even though there were some inherent concerns regarding the arrangement. As a result of Tom’s offer, tohr members were able to receive Tulsa Family News as a membership benefit. As the initial trial year came to a close, the Board revisited the decision regarding placement of the Reporter in Tulsa Family News. The decision was made to once again develop a separate newsletter for tohr. This decision was based on the following issues which caused concern from the very beginning: 1. As a community-wide organization, the promotion of one newspaper over another represents a conflict. The Board feels it cannot mail one newspaper without mailing all the others. 2. tohr lost its identify by enclosing The Reporter within Tulsa Family News. There was, and continues to be, some confusion regarding the two separate organizations. When Tulsa Family News was first mailed to members, many thought it was a publication of tohr. Later upon discovering that Tulsa Family News was privately owned, individuals often asked what happened to The Reporter. 3. Although disclaimers were frequently published, it became difficult for people to separate the opinions of Tulsa Family News from the opinions of tohr. As a privately owned paper, Tulsa Family News has a right to editorial control. By publishing The Reporter within the paper, tohr was linked to opinions which did not always reflect those of tohr. 4. Without its own newsletter, tohr was unable to communicate openly, clearly and effectively with its members. �In Response Continued C) To not mail Tulsa Family News to the membership as a benefit, but to include a listing of During the August Board meeting, a discussion was held regarding the possibility of mailing Tulsa Family News in addition to The Community News as a benefit of tohr membership. Tom had once again generously offered to provide papers, if tohr would mail them. The Board again voted to discontinue mailing of Tulsa Family News, as doing such would be unfair to all the other community papers produced in Oklahoma. For those of you who perhaps joined tohr specifically to receive Tulsa Family News, we thank you for your past support and hope that you will continue to be a part of Tulsa’s oldest Gay and Lesbian orgamzation, tohr fulfilled its commitment to provide Tulsa Family News as a benefit to members as of July 31, 1995. To Tom, we again thank you for your monthly inkind contributions to tohr and for offering to provide your paper as a benefit of membership, tohr will continue to advertise in Tulsa Family News as well as Oklahoma’s other Gay and Lesbian publications. The Board of tohr has initiated the most costeffective and cost-beneficial method of producing its own newsletter by joining forces with PFLAG. This month marks a new look for The Community (Center) News. It also brings with it a new policy of commumcating on a more regular basis with the members of tohr. You will find a summary of Board meetings, quarterly financial statements, up-dates on the progress of the Community Center, Alternative Resources and Activities, clinic information, and information regarding monthly tohr membership meetings and programs. We hope this answers any questions regarding the decision made by the Board of tohr. Our hope is that you’ will look over the enclosed Alternative Resource list, choose one or more of the newspapers that fits your needs, and subscribe. Board Meeting Summary The Executive Board of tohr met on August 15, 1995 at the tohr office. The following list represents a list of motions passed during the meeting: O To request additional funding through Ryan White Title IIIb for the purpose of purchasing phones and an answering system for the relocated clinic space. known publications in the Community News. (See the related article In Response.) C) To invite members to attend "The Sum of Us" in lieu of the September tohr membership meeting. O To place the entire amount of the check received from the Pride Committee into the building fund account. (See related article on the front page.) THANK YOU On August 15, 1995, tohr’s President and HIV Programs Coordinator accepted a $500.00 check from the Follies Revue designated for the tohr HIV Testing Clinic. tohr would like to warmly thank Follies Revue for their hard work and energetic performances and for choosing the tohr H1V Testing Clinic as a recipient of proceeds from this year’s show. Don’t renew your tohr membership without asking a friend to join with you. Although memberships are due on August 1, 1995, tohr gratefully accepts memberships throughout the year. If you’ve not sent your membership - please do so today and invite a friend to join you[ Please detach and mail to: P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Name: Address: State’Zip; City: Phone: Signature; I-I $10 Limited Income/Student Membership [] $20 Regular Membership [] $35 Organizational/Household Membership [] $100 Sustaining Membership O I am currently receiving tohr mailings O I am not on the mailing list Please contact me about volunteering �Alternative Activities and Resources Alternative Resources: Alternative Activities A co~tantly changing list of exciting resources for Gay, Lesbian, Information regarding special activities of interest to Gay. Bisexual, and Trar~gendered communities. Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Communities. A list of ongoing activities and regular meetings may be found in other The Advocate: Discover what’s new in the National Gay and Lesbian Newsmagazine. 26 issues/year - $39.97 P.O. Box 541, Mr. Morris, Ill. 61054 On Our Backs: Entertainment for the Adventurous Lesbian a bi-monthly publication - $34.95 526 Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114 Tulsa Family News: Serving Tulsa’s Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Communities - Our Families of the Heart published monthly $15.00/12 month subscription $8.00/6 month subscription P.O. Box 4140, Tulsa, OK 74159-0140 The Gayly Oklahoman: A news and events Magazine issued the 1st and the 15th of every month $25.00/6 month subscription $35.00/12 month subscription P.O. Box 60930, OKC, OK 74136 ¯ The Herland Voice published monthly $12.00/12 month subscription Hefland Sister Resources 2312 NW 39th, OKC, OK 73112 Other newspapers and magazines which can be found at local distribution points throughout the city: The Perspective: News, Columns, Entertainment, and Information As a new feature, Alternative Activities and Resources may not reflect a complete listing of resources and activities. If we have failed to include your specific resource or event, we apologize. Future information to be included in this listing should be sent to Community News, P.O. Box 5279.9, Tulsa, OK 74152 or faxed to 918-584-4541. (VCe regret that, due to space limitations, we are unable to publish the names of organizational newsletters available through the many non-profit organizations which serve Tulsa’s C~dy, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgendered communities or individuals living with HIV or AIDS.) publication~ contained in the Alternative Resource list. 1995 Miss Gay Tulsa USofA Pageant Sunday September 3, 1995 10:00PM Concessions - 3340 S. Peoria, Tulsa The Sum of Us September 5, 1995, Movies Eight See article in this newsletter for more information Alternative Weekend: Camping, Canoeing, and fun September 8, 9, 10, 1995 Admission by reservation only Sycamore Landing- Noel, Missouri Call 1-800-475-6460 for more information Vicki Robison Softball Tournament: Just as much fun to watch as it is to play. September 15, 16, and 17 Carl Smith Sports Complex, Tulsa AIDS Walk Tulsa ’95, Walk This Way: Help raise funds for Tulsa’s HIV/AIDS service organizations September 30, 1995 Call 918-587-7222 for information Suzanne Westenhoefer:Great Queer Comedy October 2, 1995 at 7 and 9 PM Comedy Corner Bricktown 229 E. Sheridan, OKC, OK 405-235-2322 National Coming Out Day October 11, 1995 NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt: More than 100 sections of quilt will be on display at Tulsa’s Expo Square October 13-15, 1995 Call 918-748-3111 for information Coming Out Scary tohr’s fun way to celebrate National Coming Out Day come out and celebrate Halloween early watch for additional information in next month’s Community (Center) News Herland Fall Retreat: The second decade of workshops, entertainment, and fun for women begins. October 27-29, Fountainhead State Park Call 405-521-9696 for information �You feel that it is inevitable you will become HIV positive. You think the hottest thing about "safe sex" is the poster. You understand protected sex, yet sometimes participate in unprotected sex. You sometimes wonder why remaining uninfected is important. THEN: Come and talk about it with us, Meetings start September 7th, 7:15 PM. Call Jason to enroll, 742-2927. This is a co-facilitated dialogue for HIV negative gay and bisexual men on love, desire, sex, and health. Sponsored by the tohr HIV Prevention Project. tohr HIV TESTING CLINIC HAS MOVED! We are now located at: 4158 S. Harvard, Suite E-2. Just two doors east of our old location! We also have a new phone number: 742-2927. Clinic hours remain the same. �Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Inc. Unaudited Statement of Revenues and Expenditures For the six months ended June 30, 1995 Revenu e s: Oklahoma State Depanment of Health Other revenues Total revenues Expenditures: Clinic and HIV prevention programs Helpline, meetings, and other expenditures Total expenditures Increase in fund balance $27,707.40 5..060.97 27,707.40 $ 1,529.71 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Inc. Unaudited Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Fund Balance As of June 30, 1995 Assets Cash on hand and in banks Receivable from Oklahoma State Department of Health Furniture and equipment, net of $3,263.87 depreciation Total assets $13,604.80 12,027.63 203.01 $25,835.44 Liabilities and Fund Balance Trade payables and accrued expenses Deferred revenues-Community Center Unrestricted fund balance Total liabilities and fund balance 4,869.61 145.60 $25,835.44 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ae5d079e2f587cfe4acc76915836a22c.pdf 70dc521820aa7fefd723c8e9b48d8aa5 PDF Text Text Community (Center) News Volume 1, Issue 1 July 1995 Community Newsletter Begins! Welcome to the first issue of the Community (Center) News. In the.interest of serving a larger portion of our community without duplication of effort, the Commtmity (Center) News was born. In this first issue, a cooperative effort between PFLAG and T.OM.R., a new era of communication and information for the Tulsa community has been realized. This Newsletter is the beginning of what will later become an indispensable vehicle for the Community Center to keep its members and patrons informed about the activities and resources available through our non- profit organizations. We hope to be joined by other non- profits in the production of this newsletter so that it might serve a broader audience, and will become a powerftd avenue for non- profits to inform the community while sharing expenses. Let Us hear from you. If you are a member of PFLAG or T.OM.R. and have just received this newsletter, please call us and let us know what you think, or if you are a non- profit organization that would like to participate in our newsletter, we may be reached at the T.OM.R. helpline number, 743- 4297. We appreciate your input and as always your support of our organizations. We wilI be drq~ping the parentheses in the title, Community (Center) lgews when the new center is opened. Your donation to the building £und will help make this center a reah’ty. Inside PFLA G N~wsletter T.O.H.R. Reporter Community C~londnr �tohr Reporter Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 5E7"~9, Tulsa, 74152 -Julu 1995 Volume IS Number 6 Fifteenth Anniversary Follies TuJ.sa Oklahomans for Human Rights will present the 15th Anniversary production of TOHR Follies, Friday, June 30th. The TOHR follies has consistently been one of the organization’s largest fund- raisers of the year. The 15th Anniversary production theme "Priscilla" was inspired by the recent popular movie, and promises several over- the- top numbers sure to delight audiences. Lynn Smith, TOHR Fund- Raising Chair and his Follies CoChair, Renee Anthony, have assembled a group of tmpara].leled entertainers for the evening. Linda and Stevens and Friends will bring several of their numbers from the Follies Revue to the TOHR Follies, delighting audiences with their live vocal renditions. Bill Lewis ( aka Lula McCall) has assembled his Lola’s Girls, who will recreate several of the production So Long--Farewell Sadly we are losing our 1st Vice President, Tim Heary. Tim has been transferred to Houston and will be moving soon. We would like to thank Tim for his hard work and support of T.O.H.R.. We will miss Tim and wish him the best of lick in his new position. Welcome To fill the vacancy left by Tim’s departure the nominating committee has indicated they will submit the name ofDebbie Starnes. Debbie is a past president of T.O.H.R. and is a grant writer by profession. Debbie’s knowledge will be a great asset to the organization. We will be voting on her nomination at the July 1 lth meeting. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at this meeting. ., numbers from the movie Priscilla. TUl~ legend, Raghenna, will return to T-Town to spice up this special event, and long time Follies Contributor, Danny Hale, will again appear. The We need a computer recently formed Tulsa Family Choral is also scheduled to perform. T.O.H.R. is in need of a computer for our helpline "database as well as one for the clinic. We need to track Tickets for the evening are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. our lobbying of city officials. So ifyou know anyone who Tickets are available at several Tulsa area businesses, including Budget Window Treatments, Tomfoolery, and F!oral Design Studios. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the production begins at 8pm. The evening will conclude at 10pm, and has a computer they are not using or someone who wo___dd just like to donate to a worthy cause, give them our number. It would help ff the computer had ample memory and speed to run Windows applications. these numbers to be effective in our grant writing and in includes a cash bar. Seating is limited to a maximum of 200 people and the event will take place at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S Peoria. John Rothrock and Steve Walley, the owners of the Silver Star Saloon, have donated the use of their spotlight for the production, and Charles DJ Bunny Campbell has donated the sound system. Other assistance is needed with the event, and Picnic on Bartlett Square The August 1st meeting of T.O.H.R. will be held on Bartlett Square. This is the third annual Dance and Picnic on Bartlett Square. Soft drinks and music are provided at no cost to you. Join us from 7-10 PM. Don’t forget to bring.a snack. those wishing to volunteer or obtain additional information should call, 918.743.4.297. Community Center Monthly Pledges 0 0 $1 O0 Month $75 Month 0 $50 Month 0 $45 Month 0 $40 Month 0 $35 Month 0 $20 Month 0 $10 Month Confer Stage - One Time Donations $2500-$5000 $1500-$2499 $750-$1499 $300-$749 $100-$299 Other Detach and mail to: TOI’-I~ PO Box 52729, Tulsa, 74152 �Parents. Families. and Friends of Lesbians and Gaus Julu 19~35 Volume IV Number E~ Newsletter of the Tulsa Chapter of Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays P.O. Box 52800 Tulsa, OK 74152 Helpllne 918- 749- 4901 Regular meetings: Second Monday of the month Family AI]~ Support Group: First and Third Wednesday of the month. .July Meeting Monday, July 10 1995 Quadrangle Building 4154 South Harvard, Suite H 6:30 - 7:45 PM PFLAG 101 and PFLAG 102 PFLAG 101 is a group designed to support new parents and members as they begin their journey to accepting and supporting their lesbian and gay loved ABOUT PFLAG Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a not for profit, tax exempt, all volunteer, community-based organization of parents, other relatives and friends of lesbian and gay persons. PFLAG is not affiliated with any ethnic, religious or political group. PFLAG/Tulsa is a member of the international federation of the same name. -OUR PURPOSES AND GOALS ARE TO: ones. PFLAG 102 is a new group for those who have "graduated" from PFLAG 101, but who would like to meet in a small, supportive setting to discussmatters and topics on a more personal level than is sometimes possible in the larger, general meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. ¯ Provide a support system for families and friends of lesbians and gay men in an effort to understand, accept and support their children with love and pride, ¯ Provide education for individuals a.nd the community at large on the nature of homosexuality, and ¯ Support the full human and civil rights of lesbians and gay men. ,~ SPOUSES, led by Carolyn Wood, is a new group forming to support straight spouses of gays and lesbians. 8:00 PM General Meeting and Program July program, "Our Stories, " will involve PFLAG parents as they share their personal stories about their child coming out and how they responded. Sharing- l~’scussion- ~estJons- 14th International PFI,AG Convention September 29 - October I For Registration & Convention Information, please contact: P.O. Box 1406 Anderson, IN 46015-1406 Phone/Fax (317) 644-3570 Emaii: kgprunty@aol.com �Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Ga~ls Jul~ 1995 Volume IV Number 5 May 17, 1995 Dear P- FLAG Family: I write to notify you of a situation which merits swift responses from as many people in your chapter as possible! On March 30, 1995, my supervisor, Ray Morgan, fired me two days after discovering that I am Gay. The day I learned from a fellow employee that my supervisor had discovered that I am Gay, I began to try to talk to him. He refused all my attempts at communication, and on the third day, he fired me! The termination came in a cowardly Fed Ex’d letter, with no explanation. The supervisor and the President of the division, Chuck Nelson, refused to return my calls or e- mail, following the firing. The letter of termination instructed me to use the company credit card to return the equipment and the samples, but when I attempted to pay the shippers, the card had been canceled! Homophubia is both mean- spirited and cowardly! The most helpful persons to contact at this company are listed below. The company is a paper manufacturer which does not sell to the public, but rather through distributors. Their distributors are listed in the local yellow pages under either Promotional Products Distributors or Specialty Advertising Companies. Their most challenging competitors are the 3M Company and the Kreiger- Ragsdale Company. Raymond Morgan, the Vice President who fired me, has been under internal investigation on three occasions for sexual harassment as brought to light by three women working in his office. On the last complaint, the Nelson family requested that Mrs. Morgan accompany him to the meeting before the Board! Homophobia has various relatives! I realize that we are offered, at this time, no legal protection. But, we can still, let people know that this behavior has got to stop! Thank you for any help you can offer! Fellow- P- FLAGGER in Houston, Signed by Dean Luttrell 2686 Murworth Dr. #702 Houston, Tx. 7705~. My former company is: Barton Nelson Inc. (Also known in the industry as "The ]?.ebco Line") Mr. Dwight Nelson, President 13700 Wyandotte Kansas City, MO 64145 (800) 821- 6697 Local (816) 942-3100 Fax (816) 942- 6995 At the same address: Mr. Chuck Nelson, President, Promotional Products Division I’m asking each Chapter to generate at least 10 letters plus phone calls and faxes. Thanks, Dean �PFLAG Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and GaUs Julu 1995 Volume IV Number 5 14th International PFLAG Convention ’, September29 to October 1, 1995 at the Indianapolis Hyatt Regency Family AIDS Support Group 6:30 PM Wednesday July 5 and Wednesday July 19 Enjoy Labor Day at Home in 1995. Call for location And come to Indianapolis on Friday, September 29 for the 14th International PFLAG Convention. Almost everybody is glad that the PFLAG/Tulsa’s Family AIDS Project, HIVRC, and 1995 PFLAG Convention has been shifted away from Labor Day the Tulsa Visiting Nurse’s Association provide a weekend. We hope you can begin.to plan now to be in Indianapolis for bimonthly support group for families with members the Indy95 Convention. The Convention begins on Friday afternoon, September 29 and ends who are living with HIV/AIDS. These sessions are on Sunday alternoon, October 1. The slightly shorter schedule albws facilitated by a professional counselor who has the saving of one night of hotel lodging for most delegates and enables I experience in AIDS related concerns. If you or a US to make even better use of our time. Mel White will be the keynote speaker. A frequent speaker at Humanil loved one are dealing with HIV/A.[DS you are most Rights Campaign Fund dinner and conventions and an ordained minister, ! welcome at these meetings. Mel is also a much published writer and a film producer. Mel is now Oklahoma Congressional Delegation dean of the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, TX, the largest gay and lesbian congregation in the world., he comes tolndy95 with great appreciation U.S. Senator Don Nickles U.S. Rep. Steve I.axgent for PFLAG having dedicated Stranger at the Gate to PFLAG. He 133 Hart 410 Cannon carries much concern for the spiritual nurturing of gay and lesbian ¯.U.S. Senate U.S. House of Reps. persons and their families and brings deep concern fro the safety of gay <Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20515 and lesbian persons and their families in light of the declaration of war 202-224-5754 202-225-2211 ,nade against homosexual persons by leaders ofthe radical right. He is an inspiring and interesting speaker. 3310 Mid-Continent Tow~ 2424 East 21st, Suite 510 Indy95 has a strong focus on education - the second leg of PFLAG’s 409 So. Boston Tulsa, OK 74114 hree legged stool of purpose. Though the convention will stand on all Tulsa, OK 74103 918-749-0014 hree legs- support, education and advocacy. Friday’s focus will be on 918-581-7651 ;upport and Sunday’s emphasis will center in on Advocacy. Saturday, U.S.Rep.Tom Cobum he major full day ofthe convention, will keep zeroed in on Education andl U.S. Senator]ira 511 Cannon "raining all day long. ~ Here’s the schedule for the 1995 convention: Friday, September29, 1995 "We Support as We Listen" 8.’30 Registration & Check-In 4.130- 5:30 " Interest Groups and SldllShops 8.130 KeyNote Program with Mel White 9.’30 .Hospita!tty!Co mm un ity BuildingC,enters Saturday, September 30, 1995 "We Educate Toward Love and Acceptance" 8:00 - 9:30 KickOff Program for All 10:00 - 3:30 Seminars 12:15 Special Interest Luncheons 4:00 Annual PFLAG Meeting 7.30 DinnerCelebration Sunday, October 1, 1995 "We Focus on Advocacy. Equal Rights for All" 8.00 Community Celebration 9.-30 Forums on Issues and Opportunities 11:45 Luncheon Program 2.’30 It’s All Overf 453 Russell U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-4721 1924 So. Utica, Suite 530 Tulsa, OK 74104 918-748-5111 U.S. House of Reps. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2701 215 State Street, Suite 815 Muskogee, OK 74401 918-687-2533 �PFLAG Parent3. Families, and Friends of Lesbians and (Sags Jul~11995 Volume IV Number 5 Sandra J. Hil£ M.S. OUR KIDS ARE ~ FINE JUST THE WAY THEY ARE Psychotherapy and Cllnics! Cons~fltatlon 28135 East Skelly Drive Suite 215 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 [918) 745-1111 i KELLY H. KIRBY REID- IRRIGATION. SYSTEMS Certified Public Accountant Available for all your business and GENE REID (918) 836-4007 5634-C S. 122nd E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74146 personal tax and accounting needs P O Box 14011, Tulsa, OK 74159 254-21 O0 7116 S, MIn9~ Phone (918) 747-5466 YOUR COMPLETE HOME ACCESSORY & WINEX)W TREATMENT SOURCE SERVING A DIVERSE COMMUNEY DRAPERIES WOOD BLINDS MINrS VERTICALS SHU’I-rERS UPHOLSTERY BEDSPREADS Richard Reeder, M.S. CHERRY STREET PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES 1515 South Lewis - Tulsa. Oklahoma 74104 BACK ROW OF SNOPS WEMBLE’Y’ CENTER Among Family: If your gay child’s partner answers the phone when you call, take the time to exchange a few words. It will mean more than you know. Cellular: (918) 640-8801 MEMBERSHIP Office: (918) 743-4117 APPLICATION ~.New ~Renewal Change of Address __~Please take me off the mailing list __~Flag Pole (National Pub.) mailing list p~Individual membership .Household membership ~Newslerter subscription ~Generous gift membership (Thank you very much!) Make checks payable and mail to: PFLAG/Tulsa, P.O. Box 52800, Tulsa, OK Your donation is tax deductible. 74152 Name: Date: Address: Phone: City:. State: Zi~: $20.00 $30.00 $12.00 �tohr R port r Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. P.O. Box E~L:’7~9. Tulsa, 7415;~ Julg 199S Volum~ IS Number IS [.~ter .t’rom ~he President I hope you are enjoying our new look. We have rejoined the ranks of monthly newsletter publishers. This will allow T.O~.R. to share more o.F our ideas and thoughts with the membership and allow space ,rot our membership to share with us. The newsletter will provide space to cover topics of interest to our membership and be a usefuJ, tooJ. in organizing ~uture projects .f’or the organization. Sort oE a direct Line to the community center and its programs. This ~’irst issue is a trial run with PFLAG to see how efficient we can be in producing a community center newsletter. We are able to combine efforts and reduce costs £or both organizations. We hope that in the ~’uture we wi].l, be abb to have participation £rom other non- profit groups with information that ~fects oar community. Let us know what you think. This newsletter will be taking the place of the T~Lsa Family News as your month].y information source. To continue to receive the Tulsa Family N’ews, one shou.ld subscribe to the publication directly. I hope you made it to the Pride Picnic, it was a great time. The weather was beautiful and the turnout great. Thanks to the Pride Picnic committee for the great event. The committee has expressed an interest in turning this event over to T.O.H.R., to which the board has agreed and will present to the membership at the July i 1 th meeting for a vote. As always we need your participation to implement new programs and fun events for oar community. If you have a talent or skill to share please let us know. I HELPLi2qE: Reuben Garcia has announced a party for ~he b.elpline volunteers. All volunteers are invited to attend the party 5uly 17th. Look for details in your mailbox soon. LIFEGUARD: The lifeguard program is starting again! The first session I’~AT will be held July 1 lth call 742-2927 for more information. This series will be a provocative educational experience for men. Learn how HIV prevention can be exciting and erotic. �tohr Reporter Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 5E7-~9, Tulsa, 7415;= i Julg 199~i Volume 15 Number 6 So~rewe Monday and Thursday Evenings 7:00 - 8:30 for Testing 7:00 - 9:00 for Results Daytime testing Monday- Thursday By appointment. 4154 South Harvard, Sui(e H- 1 Ca]J. for directions, 749- 4194 HELPLINE: Bisexual, Lesbian, and Gay Information and Referrals. 743-GAYS (4297) TOHR Membership Application Name: Address: City: Phone: Signature: State: Yes! I want to be a contributing member of TOHR. Please accept payment as described below. $10 Limited Income/Student Membership $20 Regular Membership $35 Organizational/Household Membership $100 Sustaining Membership Zip: I would like to volunteer help with: HIV Counseling Event planning and party preparations Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Helpline Executive Board Member Monthly Meeting Support 0 0 I am currently receiving TOHR mailings I am not on the mailing list Please detach and mail the bottom of this page to: P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, 74152 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/96fd4c4cbb6b2c40ba0be985e62420bf.pdf 18ce49b846014a333096a0fc65fbfe14 PDF Text Text the Pride Center Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights One Year Old and Gettinq Better September 1997 Fall Activities PlanneT] room and has plenty of room for large meetThis fall is already shaping up to be quite ings and events. This room is currently eventful, so get ready to mark your calendars undergoing major renovations, including re- for some can’t miss events. First of all, the painted walls and floors, plumbing and elec: Community Fan Nights have been moved from Saturday Nights to Friday nights at 7:00 trical work. HOPE has operated out out of the Pride i PM. Starting in September, the fourth Friday Center since it’s opening last year, although! night of each month will be Movie Night at the HIV testing continues at the Testing Clinic, i Pride Center. We will be showing Jetfrev and 4158 S Harvard, Suite E-2. The Pride Store Bound on September 26th, and we are planhas been in operation since January 1997. ning to show The Adventures of Priseilla~ It’s the perfect place to go for any of your Queen of the Desert on October 24th. The Pride merchandise needs- T-shirts, bumper October Movie Night will be in cunjunceion stickers, jewelry, cards, books - and if they Mth a party centered around the movie. Not don’t have it, just ask, there’s probably ill of the plans have been made, but it shonld somewhere to order it. ~e a lot of fun. Keep your eyes open for fu~er Overall, we’ve come a lung way with information as the date nears. the Pride Center ove~ the last year. Since The second Friday of each month will be a Tulsa’s community isn’t used to having a Coffee House with various activities planned, central location, it’s been slow to build the starting at 7:00 PM. The first Coffee House awareness and interest in the center, but it’s will be on October 10th. Due to the closeness coming along nicely. There is still a lot to lo Coming Out Day, we’re planning special do though, and we need your support to aceivities in conjun~on with that. If you have make it work. Please consider donating a ideas for an activity you’d like to see, contace little of your time and/or money to help Kathy at 7t2-1600. support the Pride Center and make it a Speaking of coming out, there is now a central showplace for the gay, lesbian, bi- Coming Out Support Group meeting at the sex-thai and transgendered community. Pride Center bi.weeldy on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM. The next planned meeting is Pride Cen-rer" / HelpLine : 7d--q-d-2_O7 September 23rd, and will be a Potluck Dinner. Call Johnny at 712-1600 for details. As was noted in last month’s newsletter, TOHR is New=Jleffer : pride_cen~’er_new~(~pobox.¢.~rn planning to march as a group in Tuisa’a upcoming HOPE : 71:2-1e~OO-,,Have you renewed you TOHR membership yet?? It’s that time of year again, if yon Ceateanial Parade on September 20th. Staging for haven’t. The rates for membership are: $25 for individuals, $40 per household, the parade will be at the Tulsa Fairgrounds at 9:30 $100 sustaining or $10 limited income. Organizational memberships are $65. AM. Call 712-1600 for more information or to join in Please renew soon ifyon haven’t already. It looks to be an exciting year for TOH1L the march. Even ifyou can’t march, at least come out to support those who do! A Statewide Commuatty Summit has been called Comm~ty Coffee 1t~ - Held the 2nd Friday of~ month starting at 7:00 PM on September 27th from 2:~0 to ~:00 PM at the Different aceivities planned for each month. Call with suggestions! Strond McDonald’s on the Turner Turnpike as a Comman|ty Movie Night - Held the 4th Friday of each month starting at 7:00 PM. means of forming a statewide alliance from which we Movies of interest to the community will be shown. Call with sugg~-tions! can work on issues important to gays, lesbians, bisexuCom~g Om Support Gro~ - Support gronp to help deal with the i~’ues and rents als, and transgendered people thronghont the state. fa~xl at any stage of the enming out process. Bi-w~My on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. Several groups in Tulsa have already met for the same Pr~eflmers - Social group for gay and bi-sexual men ages 40 and over. Associate reason and a follow up meeting for the Tulsa Commumemberships for men 21-39 years old. 3rd Tuesday each month at 7:00 PM. nity Summit has been planned for October 18th from Safe l~vea - An unstmaured "saf~ place" gathering for young adults betw~ 18 2:00 to $:00 PM at the Pride Center. and 30 to m~t and socialize. Held the l~t Friday of~ month at 8:00 PI~ Johnny sure keeps busy with activities for HOPE. He is p~anning his next HIV Prevention workshop for Iroluntee~ Needed men on September 28th from 10:e0 AM to 3:00 PM. The Pride Center needs volunteers to ace as sitters and answer the HelpLine This workshop is called ’Tamers In Life" and inphone. The Center is staffed by volunteers frc~n 6 - 10 PM on weekday evenings and volves discussion and education about Safer Sex pracfrm 12 - 10 PM on weekends. If you can volunteer 1 night a week, 1 hour a week, tices and howto negotiate and live more safely. once a month, whatever you can manage will help keep the Pride Center open. TOHR is planning a General Membership Meet. Volunteers are also needed at the HOPE testing clinic. Training classes are iag for September 30th at 7:e0 PM at the Pride available for those interested in getting involved, but volunteers are also needed to Center. We will have representatives from O’RYAN help with filing and answering the phone. (Oklahoma Rainbow Young Adults Network) to speak about the group’s activities & plans. Pride Center Pledge Drive TOHR is also talking to Kerry Lotml, Executive The Pledge Drive continues for the Pride Center. Our community center is now a Director of NGLTF (National Gay & Lesbian Task reality, htt your financial support is still needed. We have on-going monthly Force), about presenting the aceivities of the organizaexpenses to keep the Pride Center in operation, as well as the need for resources to tion and what we can do to help. This is tentatively finish work on several rooms. Please consider making a monthly pledge to help with planned for October 21st, but look for a conorcee date these monthly operating expenses. Any assistance will most certainly help. in the next newsletter, or eal1712-1600 for info. Plans are also in the works to have a conople of weekly TV watch party nights, for Mundav Night The Pride Center is now taking reports ~ dlscrlmln~tion to collect info frolll those Football and for Eltea. Monday Nieht Football is at who might not make a report otherwise. Volunteers and stuff can also refer you to 8:00 PM on Mondays. Ellen plays at 8:30 PM on agencies/people who might help regarding the discrimination complaint. 743-4297. Wednesdays starting September 24. Well, the Pride Center has now been open for a full year. It’s hard to believe that time has passed by so quickly. After a slow start, things are finally starting to take shape. Thanks to the generous donations by several members of the community, we now have a large lounge area with a big screen TV, a small lounge, a small meeting room and a large multi-purpose room. The Pride Center also houses the Pride Store and the offices for HOPE. With recent donations of money, furniture, and time, we have been able to convert the Renfi-o Room into a large lounge area. It’s a great place to just relax and chat with friends, watch TV, or have a meeting in a comformbie setting Creating a large lounge area has opened up the PrimeTimers Lounge and has given it a more open feeling. The PrimeTimers Lounge will continue to be used by our volunteers who answer the phone and greet visitors to the center and it is a comformbie setting for meetings of small groups. For more formal small meetings, there is still the Stariott Conference Room. NeabPadgett Hall is the multi-purpose CommuniO Groups and Activities �the Pride Center / TOHR / HOPE 1307 E 38th Street 2nd Floor Tulsa, OK 74105 Clara Nipper I!,,J,l,,I,.l!,,,tlJ,!.t,,Ih,l,,,!,t,l,t.!,,l!l.,l,l,,! 15 Unity Lambda AI-Anon 7:30PIV 14 16 PrimeTimers Meeting 18 17 Alcoholics Anoni 7:00 PM 20 Tulsa Centermial Parade- Staging t9 at Fairgrounds 9:30 AM TOHR Board Meeting 27 Coming Out Group 28 24 Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM 26 Unity Lambda Al-Anon 7:30PM Community Movie Night Statewide Coalition Meetin~ Football Watch Party 8:00 PM Potluck Dinner 6:00 PM ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM at Pride Center 7:00 PM Stroud McD’s 2:00-5:00PM October 19 97 28 Partners In Life Workshop 10 AM - 3 PM 5 12 1 Alcoholics Anon[ 7:00 PM TOHR Board Meeting 2t PrimeTimers Meeting Coming Out Football Watch! Group 6:00 Party 8:00 PM ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM 23 22 Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM 29 i 30 Alcoholics Anon] 7:00 PM Football Watch Party 8:00 PM 20 Unity Lambda Al-Anon 7:30PIV 19 26 Unity Lambda AI-Anon 7:30PM Football Watch i 3 30 29 TOHR Unity Lambda Membership AI.Anon 7:30PM Meeting Football Watch 7:00 PM Party 8:00 PM 7 6 Unity Lambda CUUC 7-9 PM AI-Anon 7:30PM Football Watch Coming Out Party 8:00 PM Group 6:00 PM t4 13 PdmeTimers Unity Lambda Al-Anon 7:30P1~ Board Meeting Party 8:00 PM . ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM 8 Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM 10 Community Coffee House ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM 16 Alcoholics Ano~ 7:00 PM Party 8:30 PM i 4 Safe Haven 8:00-Midnight 11 NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY at Pride Center I 7:00 PM 18 17 Tulsa Coalition Meeting 2:00-5:00 PM 24 Community Movie Night at Pride Center 7:00 PM 31 25 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/6daea92081794c9fc1c34374eda072f8.pdf f48f9fbd2f0b7aea65b7ee4fb1f6b64b PDF Text Text the Pride Center Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Coming Out to STOP THE VIOLENCE: Town Meeting on Hate Crimes October 1997 AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display The NAMES Project Tulsa Chapter is once again bringing a portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Tulsa. The display, Together We Remember, will run from October 17-19 at the Expo Square Pavilion on the Tulsa Fairgrounds. Opening ceremonies are October 17th at 7:00 PM. Display hours are Saturday, October 18th from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday, October 19th from 11:00 can be done to stop [ Alan Chapman Activity Center ] to share their own AM to 8:00 PM. Closing ceremonies will be held at 7:30 PM anti-gay violence. I University of Tulsa. [ experiences and on Sunday. Volunteers are still needed to help with the Also featured in| | views on hate display. Call 748-3111 for more information. Admission is free. I crimes during the the meeting will beI our own Tom Neal, Bill Hinkle of meeting. Lobel will then take this TOHR News the ACLU and P-Flag Tulsa, and the information with her to the Hate TOHR held a general membership Tulsa chapter of NOW. Lobel is Crimes Conference in November. meeting on September 30 at the participating in several "town hall" There will also be a reception Pride Center with a discussion of meetings in this part of the country for Ms. Lobd prior to the meeting issues relevant to youth in our comas a means of gathering information from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Pride munity. We had 3 members of for the upcoming White House ConCenter. A $10 donation is sugO’RYAN and a representative from ference on Hate Crimes. Similar gested at the reception, with proTYDD to present the struggles that meetings are also being held in ceeds benefiting NGLTF and the today’s gay, lesbian, bi-soxual, and Kansas, Oklahoma City, and Little Pride Center/TOHR/HOPE. Retransgendered youth are facing today. Rock. Lobel will speak about the freslunents will be served. Today’s youth have more places to turn for help if they are current state of hate crimes in the Come join us for the reception nation. Speaking about hate crimes and the meeting and make your questioning their sexuality or having other problems. Howfrom another perspective will be Bill voice heard on this important issue. ever, they still face many problems, including counselors who are not receptive or helpful, other students who can be verbally Hinkle, co-president of the P-FLAG See you there! and/or physically abusive, and administrators who basically encourage discrimination outside of school. Add to that teachers spouting religious views against gays in the classroom and an overall feeling of helplessness, and today’s youth are still facing more than they should have to handle. Groups such as O’RYAN and TYDD give these youth somewhere to turn for support, but some things were recommended to help today’s youth: * Gay History Class - to give them the history they won’t get Community Groups and Activities in schools. * Peer Counseling Class - to train those youth who are out in Community Cotfee Itou~e - Held the 2rid Friday of each month starting at helping those who are still struggling with their sexuality. 7:00 PM. An informal chance to socialize with others in the community: * Community organizations going to the school board to meet new friends, chat with old ones, read a book, watch some TV, etc. express the importance of non-discrimination in schools. Community Movie Night - Held the 4th Friday of each month starting at Also at the meeting, Rev. William Chester McCall 7:00 PM. Movies of interest to the community will be shown. Church of the Restoration (Unitarian Universalist) was October- The Adventures of Priscilla. Queen of the Desert with a named to the TOHR Board. Plans are also to name at least Halloween party. one member from O’RYAN to the board in so as to have thei November - salmonberries - 7:00 PM, Torch Song Trilogy - 9:00 PM youth perspective represented in TOHR. December - The Sum nfUs - 7:00 PM, The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love - 9:00 PM Needed Coming Out Support Group - Support group to help deal The Pride Center needs volunteers to act as sitters with the issues and fears faced at any stage of the coming out and answer the HelpLine phone. The Center is smffe process. Bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. volunteers from 6 - 10 PM on weekday evenings andl Gender Benders - Social / Support ~’oup for transgendere& transfrom t2 - 10 PM on weekends. If you can volunteer 1 night partners and those who are questioning. Held weekly on Thursday a week, 1 hour a week, once a month, whatever you can nights at 7:00 PM. manage will help keep the Pride Center open. Volunteers are Primetimers - Social group for gay and bi-soxual men ages 40 and over. also needed at the HOPE testing clinic. Training classes are Associate memberships for men 21-39 years old. Held the available for those interested in getting involved, but volaneach month at 7:00 PM. teers are also needed to help with filing and answering the Safe Haven - An unstructured "safe place" gathering for young adults ~hone. between 18 and 30 to meet and socialize. Held the 1st Friday of each month at 8:00 PM. Pzqde ~entet Pledge Dxive Monday Night Football Watda Party - Watch Football with us at 8:00 PM. TOHR is one ofseveral sponsors Tulsa Chapter and member of the for an upcoming Tulsa Town Meet- ACLU. A member of the NOW ing featuring Kerry Lobel of the Tulsa Chapter will also join the National Gay and Lesbian Task meeting and Tom Neal, president of Force (NGLTF). This meeting will TOHR will moderate the event. focus on Hate~ ~ Community Crimes and, more I Tuesday, October 21st, 7:30 PM~ members will also specifically, what | Gallery of the | be given a chance Ellen Watch Part)- - Come watch Ellen with us on Wed nights at 8:30 PM. The Pledge Drive continues f~r the Pride Center. Our coramumty center is now a reality, but your financial support is still needed. We have on-going monthly expenses to keep The Pride Center is now taking r~ports of discrimination to colleet info the Pride Center in operation, as well as the aeed for resources from those who might not make a report otherwise. Volunteers and staffean to finish work on several rooms. Please consider making a also refer you to agencies/people who might help regarding the discrimina- monthly pledge to help with these menthly operating expeuses. Any assistance ~ill most certmnly help. tion complaint. 7434297. .:~ , DJserZmina~ion �the Pride Center / TOHR / HOPE 1307 E 38th Street 2nd Floor Tulsa, OK 74105 October 1997 t2 PdmeTimers Party 13 [ 14 Football Watch PdmeTimers Party 8:00 PM Board Mtg 7:00 7:00 PM TOHR Board ] Meeting 7:30PM I 2o 19 NAMES Project 16 Gender Benders 7:00 PM 17 Coming Out 6PM ! Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM PrimeTimers 7PMi ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM t ~ 29 ] Alcoholics Anon ~ 7:00 PM Gender Benders 7:00 PM Stopthe Violencel Kerry Lobel 27 FootballWatch Party 8:00 PM 28 NAM ES Project 18 Alcoholics Anor 6:00 PM AIDS Memorial Quilt ~.IDS Memoria Quilt 24 Community Movie Night 7 PM 25 Alcoholics Anor 6:00 PM ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM 121 ’ Football Watch Party 8:00 PM AIDS Memorial Quilt 26 15 Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM "Priscilla: Queen ol the Desert 30 Gender Benders 7:00 PM 31 HALLOWEEN I Alcoholic~ Anor 6:00 PM ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM I November 1997 3 Football Watch Party 8:00 PM Football Watch Party 8:00 PM 4 Coming Out Group 6:00 PM CUUC 7-9 PM ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM PdmeTimers Board Meeting Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM 7:00 PM = 23 Comina Out 6PM I Alcoholics Anon PrimeT~mers 7PMi 7:00 PM TOHR Board ELLEN Watc~ Meeting 7:30 PM I Party 8:30 PM 24 i 25 Football Watch~1 Party 8:00 PM ] Alcoholics Anonl 7:00 PM ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM ~ Safe Haven 8:00-Midnight Alcoholics Anor 6:00 PM 14 15 Community Coffee i Alcoholics Anon House 6:00 PM Gender Benders 7:00 PM ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM 16 Football Watch Party 8:00 PM i i ~ 7 ~5 16 Alcoholics Anonl Gender Benders 7:00 PM 7:00 PM at Pride Center 7:00 PM 20 121 .... Gender Benders! 7:00 PM i 27 THANKSGIVING DAY 22 Alcoholics Anon 6:00 PM 28 Community Movie i Night 7 PM I Torch Son~ Tril~y 29 Alcoholics Anon 6:00 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2919e33a7dae0b3ba4e590871fb4b793.pdf 99f93a5bb57e0b27c23c9bef3609dfb2 PDF Text Text the Pride Center Tulsa Oklahomans for Human November 1997 TOHR is forroully protesting the new Tulsa Centenmal book, "Tulsa! Biography of the American City" for its failure Join TOHR and Interfaith AIDS though holiday gifts to support Minislfies at the Pride Center on TOHR’s Pride Center and HOPE: to acknowledge any contribution, or even the existence of Friday, Oecember~---£ -- --~- "7..- -- ~HIVOutreach, Pre- Lesbians and Gay men in Tulsa’s 100 year history. Author and Rogers University professor Danny GoNe was asked by 5th at 7 PM for the ~ azaa~ 1reception [q venfion and EducaTOHR prior to beginning the book to be both fair and accuRed Ribbon Holi-~ TOHR Holiday Gathez4_ng~ tion programs are rate by having at least a brief mention of the existence of day Bazaar and _~ Friday, December 5th ~very welcome. For Lesbian and Gay conlributions, organizations, or issues. TOHR’s Holiday more info, cull 7"O0-10"OOPM GoNe was told of the nationally groundbreaking report Gathering. A light .......... Kathy at 712-1600. done by the City of Tnlsa in the middle 70’s on anti-Gay disbm?nettsandwi~lfres~;~BaZa~ono2U.rS6,;; Spa~urday~hol~dRayed RibbOnBazaar crimination. At that time, only a handful of American cities were even considering this sort of issue. TOHR gave GoNe served and there .......... will continue the names and phone numbers of Tnlsans who were part of will be an opportunity to get those through 10 PM on Friday and will be this effort to create a trendsetting non-discrimination policy. Christmas, Yule, held from noon to 6 Despite Goble’s stated intention to write a history that would Hanukkah, or Kxvaanza PM on Saturday, be inclusive of Tulsans whose history once had been supgills and help support cember 6tit For infurpressed, his deliberate exclusion of Lesbian and Gay issues HIV/AIDS services in marion on the Ba7aar makes his sections on civil rights incomplete and inacctwate. Tulsa. The TOHR Hol- call Ray, 628-0468, Since this is the official commemorative book for this iday Gathering is free, IAM at 438-2437 city, and because the Centennial office and Centennial Coordinator, Paula Hale are paid with public dollars through the Mayor’s office, Tulsa’s Lesbian and Gay taxpayers have the This is for all of you out there who are interested iJ right to be outraged by our exclusion. And Centenniul Commaking yourself feel better, while improving your overall mittee members and the book Committee members are to be health. Tai Chi lessons will be offered at the Pride Center chided for their efforts to defend Goble’s biased product with claims that the only other alternative would have been an you are interested, encyclopedia thousands of pages long. Fairness would only [~December 9th - 7:00 PM~ please attend an intru- have required a paragraph or two. Direct complaints to 918~IBII~tllISS31BIlI._IlIIIT~..._III~TS~II ductory session at the 596-1898, fax: 596-9010, Tulsa Centennial, 200 Civic CenPride Center on December 9th at 7:00 PM. These lessons ter 74103, or to the Mayor at 596-7411. Copies to TOHR include the complete Yang form, which stimulates all of would be appreciated at 712-2440 or 1307 E. 38th St. 2rid Fl,~’,~ 74135. -- ........ helps the immune system. [ Pride Gen*er / HelpLine : 74-_B-4-2~7 Just a reminder to renew your TOHR mem- ] HOPE : 712-I~00 bership if you haven’t already. Member-] Yes, believe it or not, the Pride ships are due annually in Auga.~L The rates ] N~,sle’tS"er : pride_¢en-I’er_newe~pobox.com Center and HOPE can still use for membership are: $25 for individtmls, ~ $40 l:~r hou_~hold, $100 sustaining or $10 limited income. [volunteers. Maybe you’ve been thinking that you’d like to ~:~~t give a little more back to the community; or maybe you’d like ~ : ~ ................~:~AN ]ill~llli~~i~:.~ ~.:. ,~ ..--~ -- ~.~®o~ to prowde support but don t have any extra money Well Ume ¯ _ ’ ’~ ’ is as valuable as money and both the Pride Center and HOPE _ A holiday dinner and party has been scheduled for Saturday, uecemoer ’ can use your help. 13, at 7:00 PM at the Pride Center. Come sociulize with the rest of the The Pride Center needs volunteers to act as sitters and community and see the changes that have been made to the Pride Center A answer the HelpLine phone. The Center is staffed by voluntraditie:ml holiday meal will be served (and we won’t forget you vegetariteers from 6 - 10 PM on weekday evenings and from 12 - 10 ans!!) with door prizes, raffle items, and a very special guest appearance PM on weekends, ffyou can volunteer 1 night a week, 1 hour following the meal. Don’t miss it! Cost is $5 per person. Please RSVP by a week, once a month, whatever you can manage will help December 9th to the address on the back, to the attention of "Holiday keep the Pride Center open~ Volunteers are also needed at the Dinner". Please include your name and payment for those who will be HOPE testing clinic. Training classes are available for those attending. Proceeds will benefit the Pride Center and HOPE. interested in getting involved, but volunteers are ulso needed to help with filing and answering the phone. Community Coffee House - Held the 2nd Friday of each month starting at 7:00 PM. An informal chance to sociulize with others in the community: The Pledge Drive continues for the Pride Center. Ott meet new friends, chat with old ones, read a book watch some TV, etc. December- a dinner and party held on the 2nd SATURBAY. See above. community center is now a reality, but your financiul support is still needed. We have on-going monthly expenses to keep Community Movie Night - Held the 4th Friday of each month starting at the Pride Center in operation, as well as the need for re7:00 PM. Movies of interest to the community will be shown. November - salmnnberries - 7:00 PM, Torch Song Trilogy - 9:00 PM sources to finish work on several rooms. Please consider December - Moved to 3rd Friday, Dec. 19 - _The Sum of Us - 7:00 PM, making a monthly pledge to help with these monthly operatThe Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love - 9:00 PM ing e~ses. Any assistance will most certainly help. Coming Out Support Group - Support group to help deal with issues and fears faced at any stage of coming out. Bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 6 PM. Primetimers - Social group for gay and bi-sexmfl men ages 40 and over¯ Associate memberships for men 21-39 years old. 3rd Tuesday at 7 PM. The Pride Center is taking reports of discrimination to Safe Haven - An unstructured "safe place" gathering for young adults collect info from those who might not make a report otherbetween 18 and 30 to meet and socialize. 1st Friday at 8:00 PM. wise. Volunteers and staff can ulso refer you to agencies/ Monday Night Footbull Watch Party - Watch Football with us at 8:00 PM. people who might help regarding the complaint. 743-4297. Ellen Watch Party - Come watch Ellen with us on Wed nights at 8:30 PM. �ff~e Pride Center / TOHR / HOPE 1307 E 38th Street 2rid Floor Tulsa, OK 74105 November 1997 M 17 Football Watch 18 Party 8:00 PM 23 19 Coming Out Group 6:00 PM PrimeTimers 7:001 ELLEN Watch TOHR Board 7:301 Party 8:30 PM 24 Football Watch 28 Community Moviei Alcoholics Anon Night- 7;00 PM I 5:30 PM ELLEN Watch salmonberriesi Part~ 8:30 PM Torch Song Trilogy Decem ber 1997 2 3 Alcoholics Anon Coming Out Group 6:00 PM 7:00 PM CUUC ELLEN Watch 7:00 - 9:00 PM Party 8:30 PM PrimeTimers 10 Alcoholics Anon 4 5 Safe Haven 6 Alcoholics Anon 8 PM - Midnight 5:30 PM Red Ribbon Holiday Bazaar 7:00 - 10:00 PM i Noon - 6:00 PM 8 Football Watch 9 Party 8:00 PM Meeting 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:30 PM Tai Chi Lessons ELLEN Watch Holiday Dinner 15 Football Watch Party 8:00 PM 21 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Party 8:00 PM 14 22 Alcoholics Anon Alcoholics Anon Party 8:00 PM ~day ;~ 1 Football Watch 20 :~ Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM Intro Session 7-8 PM Party 8:30 PM 16 17 Alcoholics Anon Coming Out 11 12 18 ’ 13 i Alcoholics Anon 19 Community Movie & Party 7 PM 20 Alcoholics Anon 5:30 PM Group 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Night - 7:00 PM PrimeTimers 7:00i ELLEN Watch The Sum of Us TOHR Board 7:30 22 23 Football Watchi Party 8:30 PM 24 HANUKKAH Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love 25 26 27 Alcoholics Anon CHRISTMAS 5:30 PM DAY Party 8:00 PM Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM 28 29 Football Watch Party 8:00 PM 30 Coming Out Group 6:00 PM , 31 Alcoholics Anon 1 NEW YEAR’S 3 Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM DA Y 5:30 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/11b1c20a17e80aefb3241e7ae4a032dc.pdf ad2a5b9cd91360cad6b09d41706aa28a PDF Text Text Pride Month (June) iS just around the comer and the community has already been working on some exciting activities for the month. Preparations for the Pride Worship Service, the Pride Prom, and the Pride Picnic are now in full swing and TOHR invites every organization or group serving gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered individuals to join in making this the rest Pride Month Tulsa has ever seen. To get us started, the May TOHR membership meeting is being dedicated to Pride month. A short business meeting will proceed the planning meeting and then individuals may choose the activity to which they would like to provide input or assistance. Pride Month is for all of us. To make it the best one ever requires each and every one of you. Please join us at the May 7th TOHR meeting. We can all make this a Pride Month of which we will be proud. TOHR Meeting Topic: Pride Month May 7th Alan Chapman Activity Center TU Campus 7:00 pm Pride Month Schedule Saturday, June 1 Pride Worship Service 6:00pm St. Jerome Parish 3841 S. Peoria Currently, the worship serviceis a joint effort of St. Jerome Ecumenical Catholic Church, Family of Faith MCC, and Agape Christian Fellowship. Others interested in hosting the worship service should page Father Rick at 646-7116 Tuesday, June 4 CeCe Cox President of the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance Hosted by TOHR, PFLAG, and Rainbow Business Guild 7 pm in the Chotea.u Room Alan Chapman Activity Center Saturday, June 8 Community Pride Prom Agencies/groups interested in helping TOHR host the prom should call the Helpline at 743GAYS and leave a message for Miriam. Saturday, June 15 Tulsa Pride Picnic Agencies/groups interested in hosting the picnic should contact Tom at 583-5601. Noon to 6pm Rumor has it the picnic will be at Owen Park. �Community (Center) News Page 2 MCC FAMILY OF AGAPE CHRISTIAN FAITH 545 I-E S. Mingo (918) 622-1441 Rev. Nancy Horvath, M.Div. FELLOWSHIP 5440-H E. 21st (918) 599-7688 Rev. Clay Cody, Pastor Sunday Morning Adult Christian Education: 9:15am Sunday Morning Services 10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm Wednesday Night Prayer and Praise Service: 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal (open to all): Wednesday Night: 7:30 pm Co-dependency Support Group (open to all) Thursday Night 7:30 pm First Sunday of the month PotLuck following worship SAFE HAVEN - social events for young adults ages 18-30. First Friday of the month 8pm to midnight. SPECIAL EVENTS AT FAMILY OF FAITH ST. JEROME Ecumenical Catholic Church Meeting at The Garden Chapel3841 S. Peoria pager: 646-7116 The Rev. Father Rick Hollingsworth, Pastor The Rev. Debbie Starnes, Deacon Mass: Saturday evening 6 pm Children welcome - in fact, as more children begin attending Mass, St. Jerome will be adding a special children’s time. Wednesday Night Focus Groups Begin on May 15th May 5th - Pastor Nancy’s 1st Anniversary Topics will include: Is Duality Reality? Homosexuality and the Scriptures May 12th - Mother’s Day with Nancy McDonald (PFLAG) speaking Scriptural Rosary Saturday, May 4th, 5:30 pm Wednesday Praise and Prayer services in June will be devoted to the subject of what the Bible Watch soon for round robin dinners and an empowering new ministry sponsored by St. Jerome. OUR HOUSE 1114 S. Quaker 918-584-7960 Alice Wilder Bates Tom Abbott Alot has been written lately about OUR HOUSE. Any one reading the Tulsa World would have been hard pressed to miss the recent stories. OUR HOUSE is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm each weekday. It is also open Tuesday through Friday evenings from 6:00pro until 9:00 pm. OUR HOUSE offers a loving homelike atmosphere for people to come visit, play cards, sit in comfortable chairs, watch TV or a movie, and have a good time for a few hours away from their own four walls. Other programs offered by OUR HOUSE include: 1. A Friend for a Friend - a program to help keep pets in the homes of their owners living with HIV as long as possible. 2. Mother’s ’N Other’s Love - Not a grief group, or a counseling group, but a group of people who are on the same train dealing with AIDS. 3. Surrounded with Love - The famous picket fence which surrounds OUR HOUSE. 4. Transportation - Doctors appts., hospitals, pharmacies, labs. Send information about your organization to: Community News, P.O. Box 25729, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 �Community (Center) News WANTED:Silent or not so silent type, loves to do one or more of the following: (i) plan or participate in social events; (2) talk on the phone; (3) get involved in causes; (4)help others; (5) write, (6) raise money, or; (7) draw. For information on how we can become great friends, leave Debbie or Tom a message at the volunteer hotline 743-4297. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD The guest speaker at the last TOHR meeting was Dr. David Lehvine, chairman of the Tulsa County Democratic Party. A central point in his message was that groups with a common Interest can wield an important influence with elected officials. We all know that only a relatively small proportion of registered voters actually goes to the polls. Dr. Lehvine mentioned that even a small minority of voters, if they can be counted on to vote together for a candidate of whom they approve, will have the ear of politicians. Enclosed with this issue is a form that may be used to register to vote. The form may simply be completed and mailed. It’s as simple as that! If I weren’t registered, it would be Page 3 hard for me to complain about our City Council and Mayor’s refusals to move on the report from the Human Rights Commission regarding recognition of rights we as citizens should enjoy. It would be hard for me to gripe about antihuman rights resolutions passed in our legislature this term. It would be more difficult for me to feel frustrated with some congressmen and senators. meet on a one-to-one basis with the Case Manager to discuss their risk behaviors and to decide on personal behavior change methods. Let’s face it, just saying, "wear a condom." isn’t the answer. We are adjusting our prevention strategies to take into consideration the whole person, his need for closeness with another individual, and the maturity which can be found with negotiated sex or similar methods. Let’s register.., then vote! Condom distribution will also take on a new and different look. You told us that you thought the condoms in the bars might be inferior and that was why they were free. You also discussed your concern regarding the potential tampering of free condoms in the bars. And, you let us know that you each have your own personal preferences. Rob Hill ItlV PREVENTION PROGRAM UPDATE The good news is that TOHR was recently awarded a grant for an HIV prevention program for African American men. The program is a coopeartive effort between FUSO and TOHR. We are very excited about this collaborative program and look to helping FUSO grow stronger as a community-based organization. The other news is that TOHR no longer has state funding to support its gay men’s outreach program. This program was previously the one which provided condoms in the bars, Positively Negative, and Making Sense. But take heart, we have managed to find the funds to hire a parttime outreach coordinator to continue this program. There will be a few changes in the program, primarily in the distribution method for condoms. A new and exciting part of the program will be the addition of HIV Prevention Case Management. Individuals can In response, we are developing a condom store, including a "Condom of the Month Club". While you will now need to pay (reduced prices) for your favorite condoms, you will also be able to check out the latest items in a totally accepting environment. You will be provided new samples in the bars and be given the opportunity to order your own condom store stock. Proceeds from the condom store will go directly Into supporting TOHR’s gay men’s outreach programs. Your help will be needed in the next few months to raise funds for this program. If you would like to make a donation to gay men’s outreach now, please check the box on the membership form and send in your donation. Or, call Claudette at 742-2927 if you have other ways you would like to help. �Page 4 Community (Center) News The Board of TOHR has voted to promote a special membership offer through the month of June. If you already belong to another Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgendered organization, you may take $2.50 offa regular or student membership or $5.00 off’an organizational/household membership. The group you belong to may be a church, a social group, etc.. Just remember to list the name of your current organization on the following application. Membership in TOHR is membership in the future of OUR Community and OUR Community Center! TOHR Membership Application Name Address City. State ~zip. Phone Email GLBT Organization Please Check the Triangle of your Membership Choice v Student/Limited Income - $10.00 v Regular Membership - $20.00 v Organizational/Household - $35.00 v Sustaining Membership - $100.00 OR fill out the following Enclosed is my donation of $ outreach program. to be applied to the gay men’s Enclosed is my donation of $ Center. to be applied to the Community Please mail your applicatio/donations to: TOHR Memberships P.O. Box 25729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/bd95260ac59dbc66b13f7711f9898aa6.pdf ae181f7a1a36e0663e4ee763cf208510 PDF Text Text the Pride Center Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights June 1997 A Letter from the President of TOHR Checking around it appears that Tulsa Oldahomaus for Human Rights (TOHR), now 16 years old, may be the oldest Lesbian and Gay Our staff has changed and grown as well. Former HOPE director Claudette Peterson resigned last winter, due to career considerations non,religious commtmity organization in the state of Oldahoma! ~ of her spouse, and her devotion and hard work has been continued by TOHR, doing business as TOHR/The Pride Center and TOHR/HOPE Mallory Degen Brown. Under Mallory’s forthright direction, several (HIV Outreach, Prevention and Education) has grown significantly in new HIV educators/outreach workers have joined HOPE and those the last several years, thank~ to its exceptional staff and I I programs continue to receive praise (and funding). TOHR’s board members. It is my privilege to recognize those [ Pride C:en~’er ] HIV programs now have a budget of about $250,000 annually and are a critical part of the battle against I-HV and persons in this President’s letter. " ] He[pL.ine First, former president Deb Starnes has resigned - citing ] 7~-~-~-2_~7 ] AIDS in Tulsa and surrounding areas. the need to devote more time to her spouse, their kids, and I I Last but not least, TOHR’s Pride Center continues to their business. Her dedication and skills were precisely what TOHR provide more and more commlmity groups with meeting space. The needed when she began, and she will be greatly missed. However, the Pride Center also gives HOPE very low cost office space and meeting TOHR board remains an exceptional group: Robert Hill, Jeff Cowan, rooms for its training meetings. The Pride Center still is being Tim Daniel, Dennis Arnold, treasurer and me, formerly 1st vice- renovated, and those of you who have time to help finish some president, now President. Former board member Kathy Dales, re- cosmetic work are encouraged to call Kathy. Those of you who don’t signed to accept a position of staff support person with HOPE and do that sort of thing are encouraged to get out your checkbooks! If continues as our "volunteer" volunteer coordinator. Secretary Donald you have not had a chance to come see the Center, #ease come by! Rose also stepped down, recently having mentioned plans for a move Please consider making a monthly pledge to The Pride Center or to to Atlanta. Clearly this group of guys would like to have better HOPE - the support is needed. And don’t miss our next membership representation of women, and anyone who’d like to consider serving meeting on July 22 at 7 PM - it will be an excellent program[ on the TOHR board is encouraged to contact me. ff"orrt YVeal I ~ C ommunity Summit- A Community Summit has been scheduled on Ju/y~om :2:00 ~-o 5:OO PM at the Pdde Center. The purpose of this summit is to give Tulsa community organizations and concerned individuals a forum to discuss where the community stands, where we want to go as a community, and how we will get there. Community Fun Night - The Community Fun Night is held bi-weekly on Saturday nights from 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Fun Night activities may include: board games, movies, working puzzles. These nights provide a chance to socialize in a non-smoking, non-drinking environment. Thi~ moral-h: Ju/y Z2 - comic ~uz~nrie We~"renhcr~er" video July ~ - ~-E~ co~t"le puzzle "~.. Primetimers - Pdmetimers is a social group for gay "~ and bi-sexual men ages 40 and over. Associate mem°~ ,," berships are also available to men between 21 and 39 years of age. Nex’t b’leellng - July~, 7:OO - .~:OO Phl ~2 Safe Haven - Safe Haven is an unstructured =safe place" gathering for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to meet and socialize. Nex, I"leet"ing ~u~f ~ ~:OO ~M - ~idni~ ~ S ENSES - SENSES is a discu~ion group for people who are interested in leatherlfantasy rol~ playing. N~ ~e~ing - July 7~ ~:00 - ~:00 PM ~ The Pride Center needs volunteers to act as sitters and an- swer the HelpLine phone. The Center is staffed by volunteers from 6 - 10 PM on weekday evenings and from 12 - 10 PM on weekends. If you can volunteer 1 night a week, 1 hour a week, once a month,.., whatever you can manage will help keep the Pride Center open. Call 743-4297. H.O.P.E., HIV Outreach Prevention Education, now has it’s 1 outreach offices located in the Pride Center, with a staff of 7 coordinating outreach, education and testing. H.O.P.E. works to inform the community on issues related to HIV and AIDS through lectures, seminars, testing and counseling. The HIV Testing Clinic continues to have walk-in testing on Monday & Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, with daytime testing Monday through Thursday available by appointment (742-2927). The Testing Clinic is located at 4158 E Harvard, Suite E-2. Look for more informarion on what HOPE is doing in future newsletters. O ~/~ The Pride Center is now taking reports of discrimination to collect info from those who might not make a report otherwise. Volunteers and staff can also refer_you to agencies/people who might help regarding the discrimination complaint. 743-4297. The Pledge Drive continues for the Pride Center. Our community center is now a reality, but your financial support is still needed. We have on-going monthly expenses to keep the Pride Center in operation, as well as the need for resources to finish work on several rooms. Any assistance will most certainly help. ~ I �the Pride Center / TOHR / HOPE 1307 E 38th Slreet 2nd Floor Tulsa, OK 74105 Tom Neal/James Christjohn P. O, Box 4140 Tulsa OK 74159 I Don’t forget to visit the Pride Store in~i~ie the Pride Center for yourjewelry, t-shirts, bumper s~ckers, flags and other pride items. Summer hours are: Wednesday- Friday, 2:00- 6:00 PM and Saturday 12:00- 6:00 PM WEEKL Y I"1EETIN~5: MONDAY Unity Lambda N-Anon ¯ 7:30 - 8:30 PM WEDNESDAY Alcoholics Anonymous " 7:00 - 8:15 PM If you have suggestion for the l Newsletter, e-mail-us at: pride_center_news@pobox.com ---~ TOHR Memberships due 811197. UPdOI’flN-~ EVENT&." Tues Sat Tue Sat Tues Sat Sat Fri Sun Sat 718 Primetimers 7/12 Community Fun Night 7/15 TOHR Board Meeting 7/19 SENSES 7122 TOHR Membership Meeting 7/26 -Community Summit 7126 Community Fun Night I~11 Safe Haven 813 Primetimers 819 Community Fun Night 7:00 - 9:00 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM 6:00- 8:00 PM 7:00 - 8:30 PM 2:00 - 5:00 PM 6:00- 10:00 PM 8:00 PM - Midnight 4:00 - 6:00 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM For more information on these organizations and/or activities, see other side. Aft activities held at the Pride Center. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/946664b8c17ca87d48a102de8e92f3f1.pdf ff78b5fd63317b5b1c3e9660c2194936 PDF Text Text COMMUNITY (CENTER) NEWS Hiv Prevention Program Update In our last issue, we mentioned that TOHR was awarded a grant fl,r an H1V prevention program for African Alnerican men. This program is a cooperative effort between TOHR and Friends in Unity Social Organization (FUSO). FUSO is a community-based group of Afi’ican Americans of diverse sexual orientation who promote unity, education, and cultural awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the African American community at large. They have focussed on HIV prevention for several years, with members completing training with Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN), the Red Cross, and Oklahoma State Department of Health Counseling and Testing. This collaboration will give FUSO experience working with an established agency, hands-on grant administration, and an increased ability to develop into a fi’ee-standing AIDS service organization. TOHR has been actively involved in outreach and HIV prevention among Afl’ican American men for some time. However, the effectiveness of the message depends to a great extent on the messenger. FUSO members are already part of the community, and have a vested interest in its well-being. With technical assistance and seed money from TOHR, FUSO will be able to expand their efforts and develop a primary HIV prevention program by and for Afl’ican American men of diverse sexual orientation. You probably noticed that the voter registration forms Rob Hill mentioned in his article were not enclosed in last month’s newsletter. Unfortunately, they were too big to fit in our regular envelopes. This month, we have bigger envelopes -- and voter registration cards! Registering to vote only takes a minute; just complete the form and mail it in...then be sure to vote. WANTED: Silent or not-sosilent type, loves to do one or more of the following: plan or participate in social events; talk on the phone; get involved with causes; help others; write; raise money; or draw. For more information on how we can become great friends, leave a message for Debbie or Tom at the volunteer hotline - 743-4297 �MCC Family of Faith DIGNITY / INTEGRITY Interfaith AIDS Ministries 5451-E S. Mingo of TULSA (918) 438-2437 (918) 622-1441 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church IAM is planning to offer a structured spirituality group tbr (Between Yale & Sheridan) those living with HIV and AIDS. (918) 745-2363 Sunday Morning Adult Christian This eight-week, closed group is Education: 9:15am dretulsa@aol.com scheduled to meet Mondays from 7pm to 9pm, beginning June 17 Sunday Morning Worship Service: 2nd Saturday of the month at and running through July 29. 11:00am 5:00pm Participation is limited to eight members, and will be offered Wednesday Night Praise & Prayer Dignity / Integrity will be holding again in the fall if successful. For Service: 6:30pm an initial consultation, contact the their 12th annual Tahlequah IAM office (438-2437) or Richard weekend July 6th and 7th. Reeder (633-5372). Reservations are required for Wednesday Night Choir Rehearsal Saturday’s float trip, buffet dinner. (open to all): 7:30 pm and River City Players music show. Sunday morning services Don Thornton Ford Thursday Night Co-Dependency St. Bdgid Catholic Church and a 550 North Memorial Support Group (open to all): barbeque/picnic Sunday afternoon 7:30pm Tulsa, OK 74115 are open to all. For more (918) 836-7101 information or reservations, Rev. Nancy Horvath, M. Div. 5635 E. 71st Street First Sunday of the month -Potluck following worship contact Steve at (918) 745-2363. Kacie Gordon, a sales representative for Don Thornton United Methodist Ford, is running a special offer for First Friday of the month -- SAFE Community of Hope community members. When a HAVEN - Social events for young 1703 E. 2nd St member or supporter of our adults (age 18-30): 8pm-midnight (918) 585-1800 community buys or leases a vehicle from her (or her co-worker June’s Wednesday Praise Joni L.), she will make a $25 Community of Hope is planning a & Prayer services will focus on donation to the community sharing group for teens with gay what the bible does and doesn’t organization of choice. parents. If you would like to help say about homosexuality. plan, contact Lindy Hodges at 742-1313 �Pr eMor h Saturday, June 1 6:00 PM Ecumenical Pride Worship Service Hosted by: St. Jerome Parish Garden Chapel Location: 3841 S. Peoria A joint effort by St. Jerome £cumenical Cathoh’c Church, Family of Faith MCC, CommuniO, of Hope, DigniOr/lntegriOr, and Agape ChrisO’an Fellowship. Tuesday, June 4 6:30 PM Social Hour 7:00 PM 7:45 PM Dinner Cece Cox, Speaker TOHR General Meeting Sponsored by: TOHI~ PFLAG, BLGTA, and Rainbow Business Guild Location: Chouteau Room Alan Chapman A. C. University of Tulsa $10/person for dinner Cost: Cece Cox is the current President of the Dallas Gay/Lesbian Alliance and former CoChairman of the Dallas GLAAD. She is truly a dynamic speaker. Reservations for dinner should be made out to PFLAG and mailed to P. O. Box ~2800 Tulsa, Ok. 74I~2. They must be received no later than 6/2/9G. Dinner reserva~’ons are not required to hear Ms. Cox speak. Please call 749-4901 for more information. Saturday, June 8 The Inaugural "Over the Rainbow" Ball 8:00 PM to 12:80 AM Sponsored by: Location: TOHR and BLGTA Formal Lounge Alan Chapman A. C. University of Tulsa Cost: $5/person at the door The party Miss $carlett would have thrown if she could have for the prom you never had. Come dance the night away under the crepe myrtle and a June moon. Who knows? You might even meet your Rhett or $carlett!!! Refreshments will be served. Saturday,June 15 Annual Pride Picnic Noon until 5:00 PM Sponsored by: Location: TOHR, FUSO, BLGTA Owen Park 516 N. Maybelle (lust south of £dison and West of Osase Expressway) Come celebrate Community Pride with your "family" members. Food, drink, games and numerous other activities will be on hand. Sunday, June 23 1:80 PM Pride Rally 8:00 PM Parade Begins Annual OKC Pride Parade Location: Memorial Bark NW 33~h and Classen Location: Rally Site Donna Redwing, the current Arational Field Director of GLAAD and the 1992 Advocate Magazine’~ Woman of the Year will be speaMng at the Rally. �The Board of TOHR has voted to promote a special membership offer through the month of June. If you already belong to another Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual 0r Transgendered organization, you can take $2.50 off a regular or student membership, or $5.()!) of an organizational/household membership. Just remember to list the name of your current organization on the application. Membership in TOHR is membership in the future of OUR Community and OUR Community Center! TOHR Membership Application Name Address City State Phone E-mail ZIP ~ GLBT Organ zation Please check the triangle next to your membership choice Student / Limited Income - $10.00 Regular Membership - $20.00 Organizational / Household - $35.00 Sustaining Membership - $100.00 ,, to be applied to the gay men’s outreach program. Enclosed is my donation of $ Enclosed is my donation of $ to be applied to the Community Center. Please mail your application and/or donation to: TOHR Memberships P.O. Box 25729 Tulsa, OK 74152 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ad1e7feecd2cf4f3d367b87f867ef945.pdf db4cd4f592e24bc19ff1de3ec59884a9 PDF Text Text the Pride Center Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights So as to correspond with the national event "Freedom to Marry Day," the February general membership meeting was held on Thursday, February 12, 1998. Tim Daniel, local attorney-at-law and TOHR Board Member, spoke on the issue of Gay Marriage. For those who might not know, the Polynesian culture actually led up to what is happening in Hawaii now. Same -sex marriages have been common in that culture and, as a result, the Hawaiian Constitution was written to protect those interests. Since the U.S. Constitution orders that individual states must recognize marriages granted in other states, this could quickly become a hot issue (as if it’s not already). With other states already preparing to deny such marriages, it could be an interesting fight, possibly all the way to the Supreme Court! But... do#t plan on any individual states recognizing Hawaiian marriages (when it goes through) anytime soon. It could still be years before a final decision is made. However, we must always keep up the fight. There are a couple of ways that a couple can come close to replicating a marriage in Oklahoma, the extra benefits of marriage just won’t be there. One thing would be to have a Testamentary Will which leaves everything to your partner, naming the partner as the representative. A letter of designation can even be drafted naming the partner in charge of funeral arrangements. Power of Attorney can also be used, but be careful.., if you don’t know your partner, it could be dangerous if" problems adse in the relationship. Also... if you own a home together, make sure both names are on the deed. If only one name is on the deed and that )artner dies, it could be a messy situation. These are just examples of ways that you can protect yourself and our partner. There may be other options as well. To explore your options and assure that things are safe, talk to your attorney. Hope your Freedom to Many Daywas a great one!!!! Coming Out Group Weekly on Tuesday Nights DVIS Support Group __Weekly on Wednesday Nights **Requires Intake Appointment with DVIS AA Weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays Safe Flaven 1st Friday of Each Month T.U.L.S.A. 1st Saturday of Each Month TOHR Board Meeting 1st Tuesday of Each Month TOHR General Membership Meeting 2nd Tuesday of Each Month Primetimers Board Meeting. 2rid Tuesday of Each Month Primetimers Membership Meeting 3rd Tuesday of Each Month Ellen Watch Party. Weekly on Wednesday Nights Community Coffee House 2nd Friday of Each Month Community Movie Night 4th Friday of Each Month A work day has been scheduled at the Pride Center for Saturday, March 21st at Noon. We have several projects that need to be completed, so if you have special talents with electrical wiring, plumbing, pointing, or just general work, we’ve got the Your~ work . to do. _ ~ as2istance appreciat~~ will be greatly L~ .~ February 1998 Feeling like you want to do something more for the Community? Feeling like you need to get out, meet people, and be helpful? The Pride Center is the place for you. We have oppommities for serf motivated members of the community to help plan the Pride Picnic, plan events at the Pride Center and volunteer at the Pride Center as well as many other odd jobs. We need your skills to help us bring the community closer together so that the Pride Center can serve to be the focal point of our community. You can be an important part. Call the Pride Center (743-4297) today to volunteer. Pride Center / HelpLine : 7434297 H.O.P.E. : 712-1600 In the last issue of the newsletter, we offered the option of sending the newsletter via e-mail. Please bear with us. This is still an option we’d like to explore. However, our new Newsletter Editor had to resign from the board recently and, as a result, your humble president has temporarily taken over the job once again. Until I can find someone else to explore the possibilities of electronic transmission (or until I can find the time), ~ve’ll have to rely on the U.S. Mail version. Son3’ for the inconvenience to those who have already responded. Anyone else who might want the newsletter delivered via e-mail at some point, please e-mail me at pride_center_news@pobex.com. Thanl~!! Our apologies go to those of you who have come by the Pride Center ouly to find the Pride Store closed. We’ve been working to get the change of ownership in place and things look good for us to be open no later than March 1. Tentatively planned hours will be: Sunday - Friday 6:00 PM 9:00 PM and Saturday Noon - 9:00 PM. We~’~-’ll continue to offer the same quality merchandise and the option of special ordering items which we may not carry. Call the Pride Center number (743-4297) for more information. Hope to see you there soon!!! �the Pride Center/TOHR / HOPE 1307 E 38dl Street 2nd Floor Tulsa, OK 74105 Tom Neal & James Christjohn P. O. Box 4140 Tulsa, OK 74159 Sunday Monday 8 4:00 PM T.U.L.S.A. 16 Tuesday Thursday Wednesday 3 6:00PM Coming Out Grp 7:30PM TOHR Boarrt Meeting 4 7:00 PM AA 8:30 PM Ellen Watch Parly 6 t0 6:00PM Coming Out Grp 7:00PM Pdmetimers Board Meeting 7:30PM TOHR Membership Meeting 17 6:00PM Coming Out Grp 7:00 PM Pdmetimers tl 6:00 PM BVIS Support Grp 7:00 PM AA 8:30 PM Ellen Watch Party 12 t8 6:00 PM DVIS Support Grp 7:00 PM AA 8:30 PM Ellen Watch Party 19 ; 10:30 PM @ 8ilver 8tar After the Leether ’98 t3 7:00 PM - Community Coffee House 10:30 PM @ 8liver Star Pdde Picnic Benefit 2O 27 Movie Night 6:00PM Coming Out Grp Saturday 7 3:00 PM Investor’s Club Meeting fi:30PM AA 5:30 PM AA 24 6:00 PM DVIS Support Grp ?:00 PM AA 8:30 PM E0en Watch Pa~y 7:00 PM - It’s My Party 26 5:30 PM AA 9:00 PM - 31 6:00PM Coming Out Grp 1 6:00 Pa DVIS Support Grp 7:00 PM AA 8:30 PM Ellen Watch Party 2 3 7:00 PM - BINGO Night with Family of Faith 4 5:00 PM T.U.LS.A. 6:30 PM AA 7 8 6:00 PM DVIS Support Grp 7:00 PM AA 8:30 PM Ellen Watch Party g 10 7:00 PM- Community Coffee House tl 6:30 PM AA 15 6:00 PM DVIS Support Grp 7:00 PM AA 8:30 PM Ellen Watch Party 16 6:00PM Coming Out Grp 7:30PM TOHR Board Meeting 13 Frnday 6 8:00 PM Safe Haven 14 6:00PM Coming Out Grp ?:00PM Primetimers Board Meeting 7:30PM TOHR Membership Meeting 18 5:30 PM AA � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/857d663a49eb51ff22964e862ed162de.pdf 6f38f75a30de4f8d485f5f7b3d307695 PDF Text Text the Pride Center Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights December 1997 Effective Dece~ 15th, HOPE has a new Director of HIV Programs. Kristi Frisbie comes to the position after having worked on the Ryan White HIV Home Health Program and the Flu campaign through the Visiting Nurses Association. Prior to that, she worked as a mr:-mt_~ held in conjunction with Interfaith Tt)HR Membership Meeting m~was m AIDS Ministries, Red Ribbon Holiday National AIDS Fund Team Coor- I dinator with the DC Needle Exchange Program out of WhitmanWalker Clinic in Washington, DC. Tuesday, January 13th She has also served on the Washington AIDS Partnership Steering Committee for distributings HIV monies to non-profit organizations. Kristi will be a great asset to H.O.P.E. by continuing our women’s outreach programs and coordinating the activities of the other H.O.P.E. employees. Admiral & Harvard. Kristi wilI be based Greg Hisaw begins as the new HIV out of the H.O.P.E. offices in the Pride Clinic Coordinator on December 19. Hc Center. If you see Kristi orGreg, please has volunteered for several years at the offer them your congratulations aud best clinic and has helped develop the testing i~Bazaar Those of you who weren’t there ,~ missed out on a lot of great ~aft ~tems Social hour before the meeong begins at 6:30 PM ~ and a lot of terrific food. Officers elected are: Steve Horn - President Rob Hill - 1st Vice-President Jonathan Stanley - 2nd Vice-President I for 1998 7:30 PM mold- seere y : Tom Neal- Treasurer ¯ Steve will be naming the At-Large board members at the January 6th board meetfor general membership approval at the January 13th meeting. Thanks go to all ofthnse who served on the board this past year. Pride Center / HelpLine : 743-4297 1998 is shaping up to be a great year for TOHR. We will return to monthly general membership meetings the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM with a social hour at 6:30. Board meetings will be held the 1st Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Newsletter : pride_center_news@pobox.com We are looking at possibilities for special events this year. Look for the Pride ~ertic to be held in June ~. )x*xtal. In addition, we’re looking at bringing back the TOHR Follies and other special events for this year. Contact the Pride CenThe January general membership meeting will be held on January 13th at 7:30 PM, with a social hour beginning at 6:30. We will have approval of ter if you have ideas or you want to be involved. at-large board members and a discussion of Gay history in Tulsa involving some of the founders of TOHR and former presidents and board members. ff you don’t know how far we’ve come, you don’t want to miss this meeting. The Pride Center and HOPE can still use volunteers. Maybe you’ve been thinking that you’d like to give a little more back to the community; or you’d like to provide support but don’t The holiday dinner and party held on December 13th was a smashing have any extra money. Time is as valuable as money, and successH Everyone there had a great time and everyone went home With a both the Pride Center and H.O.P.E~ can use your help. The Pride Center needs volunteers to act as sitters and door prize. Pride Center volunteers who have worked as center sitters over the past year were recognized for their hard work and dedication. Without answer the HelpLine phone. The Center is staffed by vulunthese volunteers, the Pride Center would not be open to the public on teers from 6 - 10 PM on weekday evenings and from 12 - 10 evenings and weekends. Next time you’re in the Pride Center please show PM on weekends. If you can volunteer 1 night a week, I hour your appreciation to the volunteers who are working. a week, once a month, whatever you can manage will help Also named was the Pride Center Volunteer of the Year, Greg Gatewood. keep the Pride Center open. Volunteers are also needed at the Greg has been volunteering since June and has not missed a week He has H.O.P.E. testing clinic. Training classes are available for been very willing to help with other needs and has been a dedicated volunteer those interested in getting involved, but volumeers are also needed to help with filing and answering the phone. and member of TOHR. Congratulate C-reg the next time you see him. Call Kathy at 743-4297 for details on how to volunteer. H.O.P.E. : 712-1600 Community Coffee House - Held the 2nd Friday of each month starting at 7:00 PM. An informal chance to socialize with others in the community: meet new friends, chat with old ones, read a book, watch some TV, etc. Community Movie Night - Held the 4th Friday of each month starting at 7:00 PM. Movies of interest to the community will be shown. December - Moved to 3rd Friday, Dec. 19 - The Sum of Us - 7:00 PM The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love - 9:00 PM January 23 - French Twist - 7:00 PM Beautiful Thing - 9:00 PM Coming Out Support Group - Support group to help deal with issues and fears faced at any stage of coming out. Bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 6 PM. Primetimers - Social group for gay and hi-sexual men ages 40 and over. Associate memberships for men 21-39 years old. 3rd Tuesday at 7 PM. Safe Haven - An unstructured "safe place" gathering for young adults between 18 and 30 to meet and socialize. 1st Friday at 8:00 PM. SnperBowl Watch Party - Sunday, January 25, beginning at 4:00 PM. T.U.LS.A. - Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association - Jan 5 The Pledge Drive continues for the Pride Center. Our communiW center is now a reality, but your financial support is still needed. We have on-going monthly expenses to keep the Pride Center in operation, as wall as the need for resources to finish work on several rooms. Please consider making a monthly pledge to help with these monthly operating expenses. Any assistance will most certainly help. The Pride Center is taking reports of discrimination toi collect info from those who might not make a report other-: wise. Volunteers and staff can also refer you to agencies/ people who might help regarding the complaint. 743-4297. �the Pride Center / TOHR / H.O.P.E. 1307 E 38th Street 2nd Floor Tulsa, OK 74105 ~ET~RN TO ~ENDER Decem ber 1997 14 15 Football Watch 16 Party 8:00 PM 17 19 ’20 Community Movie Alcoholics Anon i AIcoholicsAnon 7:00 PM PrimeTimers ELLEN Watch The Sum of Us Partg 8:30 PM Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love 25 26 27 ! Alcoholics Anon CHRISTMAS I DAY 5:30 PM ! Meeting i 23 22 Football Watch 21 18 Coming Out Group 6:00 PM 7:00PM HANUKKAH Party 8:00 PM Night - 7:00 PM 5:30 PM Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM 28 29 Football Watch 30 Party 8:00 PM coming Out 31 Alcoholics Anon Group 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 1 2 NEW Safe Haven YEAR’S 8 PM - Midnight I DAY i Alcoholics Anon 5:30 PM T.U.LS.A Mtg 5:00 PM Janua 1928 4 6 ¯ TOHR Board Meeting 7:30 PM 7 8 Alcoholics Anon! 9 Community Coffee House 7:00 Ptv~ ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM 11 12 13 Coming Out Grp 6P 14 Alcoholics Anon Board Mtg 7 PM ELLEN Watch 19 Party 8:30 PM TOHR Mtg 7:30 PM 20 i2! Alcoholics Anor PdmeTimers Meeting 7:00 PM 15 16 t7 Alcoholics Anon 5:30 PM 22 23 Community Movi~ 24 Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM Night - 7:00 PM 5:30 PM ELLEN Watch French Twist Party 8:30 PM 2~ SUPERBOWL WATCH PARTY 4:00 PM 26 27 Coming Out Group 6:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 18 10 Alcoholics Anon i28 Alcoholics Anon 7:00 PM ELLEN Watch Party 8:30 PM 29 Beautiful Thing 3O 31 Alcoholics Anon 5:30 PM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Newspapers & Magazines > Other Newsletters Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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. 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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.<br /><br />Transcript:<br /><br /><em>Community News, page 3<br /></em><br /><strong>WORK IT!</strong><br />"The Center" is <em>your</em> 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!<br /><strong>"WORK DAY"</strong><br /><strong>AUGUST 08, 1999</strong><br /><strong>NOON – 5 PM</strong><br /><strong>TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER</strong><br /><br /><strong>ONE PERSON'S JUNK IS ANOTHER PERSON'S TREAS-</strong><br />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.<br />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.<br /><br /><strong>LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO?<br />O8/05 - MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO<br />08/12 - MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL<br />08/19 - PETERS FRIENDS<br />08/26 - MY BEST FRIENDS WEDDING<br /><em>CENTER</em><em> CINEMA</em></strong><br />THURSDAYS @ 7:30 PM<strong><br /></strong><br /><strong>HOT, SPICY &amp; BLACKENED – IT’S COMING UP CAJUN</strong><br />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.<br /><strong>"IT'S COMING UP CAJUN"</strong><br /><strong>AUGUST 21 - 7:00 PM</strong><br /><strong>POTLUCK DINNER &amp; PARTY</strong><br /><strong>7:00 PM - ???</strong><br /><strong>TULSA GAY COMMUNITY</strong><br /><strong>1307 E 38th (38th &amp; PEORIA)</strong><br />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!<br /><br />House of Holy Spirit Ministries<br />Come... Let Your Spirit Soar<br />10:45 am Sunday<br />7:00 p.m. Wednesday<br />6:00 p.m. Saturday<br />3210 S. Norwood, #B<br />Tulsa, OK 74135<br /><strong><br />ARE YOU REGISTERED?<br /></strong>REGISTER &amp; VOTE!<br />IT'S A PRIVILEDGE!<br /><strong>VOTE AUGUST 10th!</strong><br /><br />TULSA OKLAHOMANS TULSA GAY Community SERVICES CENTER for HUMAN RIGHTS<br /><em>August 1999 Community Calendar<br /></em><br /><em><strong>UPCOMING EVENTS<br /></strong></em><br /><strong>Thursday, August 5 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">OK Spoke Club</span> – SHORT LEISURE RIDE – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 6:30 P<br />Helmet &amp; Water Bottle Recommended<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – CENTER CINEMA –<br />"My Own Private Idaho"- 7:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's</span> – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A<br /><br /><strong>Friday, August 6 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's</span> – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A<br /><br /><strong>Saturday, August 7 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">OK Spoke Club</span> – LONG RIDE (20 miles or longer) – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 7 A<br />Helmet &amp; Water Bottle Required<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">T.U.L.S.A.</span> – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 5 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">St. Jerome's </span>– Evensong &amp; Dinner 6 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's </span>– T.U.L.S.A. "Jail Night for Charity"<br />Red Ribbon Revew 11 P<br /><br /><strong>Sunday August 8 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">St Jerome's</span> – Annual Ordinations for the Evangelical Anglican Church in America – 11 A<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Star</span> – Miss Northeast Okla. USA Pageant – 10:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – Mia Adams, Veronica Bond from Oklahoma City w/guests, 2 Shows – 11 P and 12:30 A – $3 Cover<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – Center Work Day NOON – 5p<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">TOHR Board Mtg</span> – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 2 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PrimeTimers</span> – MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 4 P<br /><br /><strong>Monday, August 9 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PFLAG</span> – Support Groups – 6:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PFLAG</span> – General Mtg. – 7:30 P<br /><br /><strong>Tuesday, August 10 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – Volunteer Mtg of Past, Present &amp; Future Mtg. 6 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">TOHR Membership Mtg.</span> – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 7:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">TulPac</span> – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 7:30 - 9 P<br /><br /><strong>Thursday, August 12 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – CENTER CINEMA –<br /><em>"Midnight</em><em> in The Garden of Good and Evil"</em> - 7:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – Millennium Pride Planning Mtg. – 7:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Interfaith Alliance </span>– Open Forum (discussion about local schools) at Fellowship Congregational Church 7:30 – 9 P<br /><br /><strong>Friday, August 13 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Community of Hope</span> – COFFEE HOUSe w/ Peggy Johnson – 7:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">House of the Holy Spirit</span> – Revival w/Alice Jones: Fellowship – 6 P, Pizza 7 P<br /><br /><strong>Saturday, August 14 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">House of the Holy Spirit</span> – Revival w/Alice Jones: Fellowship &amp; Burgers – 6 P, Worship 7 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">N.O.W.</span> – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 12:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's</span> – DOMINIQUE'S DOLLS SHOW – 11P<br /><br /><strong>Sunday, August 15 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">House of the Holy Spirit</span> – Revival w/Alice Jones: Worship 10:45 A w/ Pot Luck Dinner following worship<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Star</span> – Sunday Show Starring Kris Kohl, Frosty Sommers<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – 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<br /><br /><strong>Monday, August 16 –<br /></strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PFLAG</span> – Board Mtg. – 7:30 P<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday, August 18 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">OK Spoke Club</span> – SHORT LEISURE RIDE – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 6:30 P<br />Helmet &amp; Water Bottle Recommended<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Star – </span>Catia Lee Love w/Mid-week Madams Show PLUS Wet Jockey Short Contest &amp; Beer Bust<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – Wicked Wednesday's With Ebony Hall – No Cover &amp; $3 Beer Bust 10 P – 1<br /><br /><strong>Thursday, August 19 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – CENTER CINEMA – <em>"Peter's Friends"</em> - 7:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's</span> – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A<br /><br /><strong>Friday, August 20 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's</span> – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A<br /><br /><strong>Saturday, August 21 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">OK Spoke Club</span> – LONG RIDE (20 miles or longer) – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 7 A<br />Helmet &amp; Water Bottle Required<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – It’s Coming Up Cajun" Potluck Dinner 7 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's</span> – KRIS KOHL’S GIRLS NIGHT OUT SHOW – 11P<br /><br /><strong>Sunday, August 22 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Star</span> – Sunday Show Starring Kris Kohl, Frosty Sommers<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – 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<br /><br /><strong>Monday, August 23 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PFLAG</span> – Chat – 7:30 P<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday, August 25 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">OK Spoke Club</span> – SHORT LEISURE RIDE – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 6:30 P<br />Helmet &amp; Water Bottle Recommended<br /><br /><strong>Thursday, August 26 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – CENTER CINEMA –<br /><em>"My Best Friend's Wedding"</em> - 7:30 P<br /><br /><strong>Friday, August 27 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Council Oak Men's Chorale</span> – "BROTHERS FOREVER" w/ Positive Voices of Dallas TX<br />Tulsa Performing Arts Center – John Williams Theater – 8 P<br /><br /><strong>Saturday, August 28 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Council Oak Men's Chorale</span> – "BROTHERS FOREVER" w/ Positive Voices of Dallas TX<br />Tulsa Performing Arts Center – John Williams Theater – 8 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's </span>– "Turn About" Show – Helga Hosting @ 11 P<br /><br /><strong>Sunday, August 29 –</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Star </span>– Miss Central USA Pageant – 10:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – Bridgette Lee, Veronica Devore and Amber Shaye, 2 Shows – 11 P and 12:30 A – $3 – Cover<br /><br /><em><strong>ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS<br /></strong></em><br /><strong>SUNDAY</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Fellowship Congregational Church</span> – CHURCH SCHOOL – 9:30 A<br />WORSHIP – 10:30 A<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">House of Holy Spirit Ministries</span> – SUNDAY SCHOOL – 9:30 A<br />WORSHIP – 10:45 A<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation</span> – WORSHIP - Community of Hope– 11 A<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">MCC United</span> – WORSHIP – 11 A<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">St. Jerome’s</span> –HOLY EUCHARIST – 11A<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Community of Hope</span> – WORSHIP – 6 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's</span> – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P<br />$2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P<br />FREE POOL – 6 P – 9 P<br />KARAOKE IN THE RAW – 9 P – 1:30 A<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – SUPER SUNDAY SHOW – 2 Shows– $3 Cover – 11 P and 12:30 A<br /><br /><strong>MONDAY</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">HIV Outreach Prevention Education</span> – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P<br />HIV WALK-IN TESTING – 6 P – 8 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">GAY / LESBIAN VOLLEYBALL GAMES</span> – Helmerick Park, 71st &amp; Riverside – 6 P<br />for more info call Shawn @ 243-5190<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Council Oak Men’s Chorale</span> – REHEARSAL – Call for lnfo – 7 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – GAMES NIGHT – 7 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's</span> – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P<br />$2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P<br /><br /><strong>TUESDAY</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">HIV Outreach Prevention Education</span> – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P<br />COMING OUT GROUP–Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 6 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – YOUTH DROP-IN - AGES 14-21 – 2:30 P – 5 P<br />SUPPORT GROUP for Loss of a Love – 7P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Red Rock Testing Clinic</span> –HIV TESTING–Tulsa Gay Community Servlces Center– 5 P – 8P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">AA</span> – MEETING – Community of Hope – 7:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's</span> – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P<br />$2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P<br />CATIA LEE LOVE SHOW – 11 P – 1 A<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – No Cover – $3 Beer Bust 10:00 – 1:00<br /><br /><strong>WEDNESDAY</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">HIV Outreach Prevention Education</span> – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Red Rock Testing Clinic</span> – HIV TESTING – Red Rock – 5 P – 8 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">House of Holy Spirit Ministries</span> – FELLOWSHIP – 6 P<br />BIBLE STUDY – 7 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Free Spirit Woman’s Center</span> – LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP – Call for Location – 7 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – H.O.P.E. Sponsors Discussion Gioup for HIV Negative Men who have Positive Partner – 7P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Lambda AA</span> – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 7 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade's</span> – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P<br />$2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P<br />JUKEBOX – YOUR CHOICE MUSIC ALL DAY ALL NIGHT<br />MALE DANCER in the Rainbow Room<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Star –</span> Catia Lee Love w/Mid-week Madams Show PLUS Wet Jockey Short Contest &amp; Beer Bust<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – No Cover – $3 Beer Bust 10:00 – 1:00<br /><br /><strong>THURSDAY<br /></strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">HIV Outreach Prevention Education</span> – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P<br />HIV WALK-IN TESTING – 6 P – 8 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – YOUTH DROP-IN - AGES 14-21 – 2:30 P – 5P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Red Rock</span> – O’RYAN Youth Group : 18–24 Year-Olds - 6 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</span> – CENTER CINEMA –<br /><em>See Detail for Weekly Movie Title</em> - 7:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade’s</span> – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P<br />$2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P<br />MALE DANCER – TAZ’S EYE CANDY – 10 P – 1:30 A<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Star</span> – MALE DANCER – "Mama’s Boys from Texas" &amp; Beer Bust<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – THUNDEROUS THURSDAY SHOWS – $2 Cover – 11 P and 12:30 A<br />Various Headliners Throughout The Month!<br /><br /><strong>FRIDAY</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegades</span> – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P<br />$2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8 P<br />OPEN DANCE FLOOR<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Star</span> – MALE DANCER - "Mama’s Boys from Texas" &amp; Beer Bust<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – FREE MUSIC FRIDAY WITH DJ "MOTHER" TUCKER – $3 Cover<br />Free Draw Beer 9 P – 10:30 P<br /><br /><strong>SATURDAY</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">H.O.P.E.</span> – HIV TESTING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center– 4P–8P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Lambda AA</span> – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 5:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">House of Holy Spirit Ministries</span> – PRAISE &amp; PRAYER – 6 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">AA</span> – MEETING – Community of Hope – 6:30 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">NA</span> – MEETING – Community of Hope – 11:00 P<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Renegade’s</span> – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P<br />$2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P<br />FREE POOL – 6 P – 9 P<br />DRAG SHOW – 11P – 1A<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Star</span> – Country ’til Midnight – Dance after Midnight to the incredible sounds of Tulsa’s Top DJ – David Dees!<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Storm</span> – "DANCE YOUR ASS OFF" WITH DJ "MOTHER" TUCKER – $3 Cover<br />MALE DANCER and Free Draw Beer 9 P – 10:30 P<em><br /><br />Community News, page 4<br /><br />Community News, page 5</em><br /><br />FEAST WITH FRIENDS SEPTEMBER 25th<br />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.<br />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.<br /><br />AND THEY WILL COME...<br />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".<br />"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.<br />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.<br />Look in the Community Calendar for additional organizations and groups meeting at "the Center" and pay them a visit – they are there for you.<br /><br />WATCH FOR THE NEW NIGHT CLUB PAGE COMING SOON!<br /><br />TOHR RECEIVES GRANT FROM GILL FOUNDATION<br />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.<br />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.<br /><br />THANK YOU!<br /><br />TOHR Extends A Special<br />"Thank You"<br />For The Support From Tulsa's Local Night Clubs<br />During Pride '99<br />Bamboo Lounge<br />Renegade's<br />The Mix<br />The Star<br />The Storm<br />TNT's<br />Tool Box<br />Traxx<br /><br /><em>Community News, page 6</em><br /><br />Council Oak Men's Chorale<br />Positive Voices of Dallas, Texas<br /><em>present</em><br /><strong>BROTHERS FOREVER</strong><br />Tickets $12.00 Reception Following<br />JOHN WILLIAMS THEATER<br />AUG. 27 &amp; 28 – 8 PM<br /><strong>For tickets contact:</strong><br /><strong>Tulsa Performing Arts Center</strong><br /><strong>596-7111</strong><br /><strong>800-364-7111 (outside Tulsa)</strong><br />Made possible, in part, by a grant from the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust<br /><br /><em>Community News, page 7</em><br /><br />CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS – PAST, PRESENT &amp; FUTURE!<br />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!<br />TOHR is encouraging all people in the community who have, are currently, or are interested in volunteering to attend an organizing and training session.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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!<br /><strong>VOLUNTEER!</strong><br /><strong>PAST, PRESENT &amp; FUTURE VOLUNTEER MEETING / TRAINING SESSION</strong><br /><strong>TUESDAY, AUGUST 10th, 1999</strong><br /><strong>6:00 PM – 7:30 PM</strong><br /><strong>TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER</strong><br /><br />TOHR UPCOMING MEETINGS<br />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.<br />As always, the monthly membership meeting wilt be held on the second Tuesday of the month and is scheduled for:<br /><strong>AUGUST 10, 1999<br />7:30 PM<br />TOHR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING<br />TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER</strong><br />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.<br />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.<br /><br />The PRIDE Store<br /><em><strong>SUMMER SALE!</strong></em><br />AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 14<br />COME SEE WHAT WE GOT.<br />GET WHAT YOU WANT!<br />Sunday – Friday<br />6:00 to 9:00<br />Saturday; 12:00 – 9:00<br />Tulsa's largest selection of "pride" merchandise.<br /><br /><em>Community News, page 8</em><br /><br />The Storm<br />TULSA'S GAYEST PLACE TO PARTY<br /><em>2182 South Sheridan - Tulsa, Oklahoma - 918/835-2376<br />Must be 21 to enter - Use West Entrance - ID Required</em><br />Thursday - August 19th<br />The HEADLINERS from Atlanta<br />August 8th<br />Mia Adams, Veronica Bond, and Lala Adams<br />August 15th<br />Charity Case, Melinda Ryder, and Catia Lee Love<br />August 22nd<br />Benefit Show for Derrick West &amp; Steven Sluder to send them to Mr. Gay USA<br />August 29th<br />Bridgette Lee, Veronica Devore, and Amber Shaye<br /><br />CW's<br />Tulsa's Only "Real" Country &amp; Western / Levi Bar<br />Coming to Tulsa Mid August<br />1737 South Memorial Drive - Tulsa, Oklahoma<br /><br />Tulsa's Newest Upscale Restaurant &amp; Club for the Gay and Lesbian Community Opening in August<br />CHASERS<br />4812 east 33rd street<br />tulsa, oklahoma<br />(918)712-2324<br /><br /><em>Community News, page 10</em><br /><br />H.O.P.E. Testing Clinic<br /><strong>Anonymous HIV Testing</strong><em><strong></strong></em><br /><strong>Orasure (Oral, non blood testing)</strong><br /><em>Results in 3-4 Working days</em><br />Cost in $30.00<br /><em>OR</em><br /><strong>Fingerstick Method Testing</strong><br /><em>results in 10-14 days</em><br />Cost is FREE<br /><em><strong>LOCATIONS:</strong></em><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>H.O.P.E. Office</strong></span><br /><em>(3503 E. Admiral Pl.)</em><br />Walk-in Clinic: Monday &amp; Thursday 6-8 p.m.<br />By Appointment: Monday-Thursday 9-6 p.m.<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>The Pride Center</strong></span><br /><em>(38th &amp; Peoria)</em><br />Saturday 4:00-8:00 p.m.<br />918-834-TEST (8378)<br />call ahead for special accomodations<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Organization and Business Listings</strong></span><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Community of Hope</strong></span><br />747-6300<br />2545 S Yale Ave 74114<br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation</span></strong><br />749-0595<br />2545 S Yale Ave 74114<br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Council Oak Men’s Chorale</span></strong><br />748-3888<br />P O Box 1062 74104<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Dignity / Integrity of Tulsa</strong></span><br />355-3140<br />P O Box 701475 74170<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Fellowship Congregational Church</strong></span><br />747-7777<br />2900 S Harvard Ave 74114<br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Free Spirit Woman's Center</span></strong><br />587-4669<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>HIV Education &amp; Prevention Center</strong></span><br />4138 Charles Page Blvd 74127<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>HIV Outreach Prevention Education (H.O.P.E.)</strong></span><br />834-8378<br />3503 E Admiral 74115<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>House of the Holy Spirit Ministies</strong></span><br />224-4754<br />3210 #B S Norwood 74104<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Interfaith AIDS Ministries</strong></span><br />438-2437<br />P O Box 691438 74169<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>MCC United</strong></span><br />838-1715<br />1623 N Maplewood<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>National Organization for Women (N.O.W.)</strong></span><br />365-5658<br />P O Box 14068 74159<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>OK Spoke Club</strong></span><br />P O Box 9165 74157<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Oklahoma NARAL</strong></span><br />494-9585<br />P O Box 702503 74170<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>PFLAG</strong></span><br />749-4901<br />P O Box 52800 74152<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Parish Church of St Jerome</strong></span><br />582-3088<br />205 W King 74106<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>PrimeTimers</strong></span><br />P O Box 52118 74152<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Red Rock</strong></span><br />584-2325<br />1724 E 8th Street 74104<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN)</strong></span><br />834-4195<br />409 S Pittsburg 74112<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Renegade's</strong></span><br />585-3405<br />1649 S Main 74119<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>The Star</strong></span><br />834-4334<br />1565 S. Sheridan 74112<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>The Storm</strong></span><br />835-2376<br />2182 S Sherdan 74112<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Tulsa C.A.R.E.S.</strong></span><br />834-4194<br />3507 E Admiral 74115<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Tulsa Gay Community Services Center</strong></span><br />743-4297<br />1307 E 38th Street 74105<br />Mailing Address: P O Box 2687 74101<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR)</strong></span><br />743-4297<br />P O Box 2687 74101<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Tulsa Positive Advocacy Coalition (TulPAC)</strong></span><br />743-4297<br />TGCSC 1307 E 38th St 74105<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Tulsa Uniform/Leather Seekers Assoc (T.U.L.S.A.)</strong></span><br />838-1222 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 3, 1999 PDF Text Text WORK "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 AUGUST 08~ 1999 to help out with this project. We will be concentrating on ~OON- 5 R~J! 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 OO~MUN~TY on down and help out - you never know what you’ll find! ~qO% SPICY & BLACKENED IT’S OO~,;ItNG 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 summeY potluck dinner and pa£y. Eve~7one in the community is invited to bring your favorite Cajun dish to "the Cente¢’ for an evening of food and fun - all hot, spicy and blackened. ~°~T°S ¢©~qtN@ UP CAJUN~ 7:00 Pla ~ ??? TULSA @AY O0~I~aUNITY 1307 B 38th (38th & PBOR~A} TOHR will be providing the drinks and dinneP,~are - all you have to do is bring yourself, your Mends, and your favorite Cajun food. See you there~ TOHR wi!l 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 treasuye. The date of the Garage Sale and drop-off location(s) for your donations and contributions will be announced at a Iate~ date. Remember - TOHR is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization so your donations are taxodeductibie as aF lowed by law. House of Holy Spirit Ministries Comeo_~ Let "Shut Spirit Soar i0:45 am Sunday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Saturday 3210 S. Nop~/ood, #B TuIsa OK 74t35 �TULSA OKLAHOMANS SU~aDAY I h ,~sday~ August 5 -SNOR/ .fi SURE I:~/DE ~-- Zeigle~ Rec Park {3903 W 4th) - 6:30 P /’~el ~’~et & Water Botte Recommended ]!~£,L~- CENTER C~NEMA ~S~y Own Pdvsde ££#~o"- 7:30 P ~e’~e{~#~: :¢s ~- LVE BAND ’Y~e Fn~sbsted }. ousew~ves" with former M~ss Renegade’s li~:>t~a Tay~o~ 9:30 P- 1:30 A F:~dday~ A~ gust 8 ~ .~V{}/~ BAND ~e F~(st~ated ~ ~o~sew yes’~ w~th former M~ss Renegade’s /~ab ~a~syo~9:30P.-l:30A LONG ~D£ (20 ~ses o ~onge0 -~- Ze~gler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) - 7 A He~ ~et & Water Bottle Required *~ME{:~NG " sa :]avC:nmun~tySewcesCenter-5P ational Church - CHURCH SCHOOL - 9:30 A WORSHIP - t0:30 A House of Rol~hit Ministries - SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:30 A WORSHIP - 10:45 A Community. Unitarian Universalist Conqreqation - WORSHIP - Community of t-lope- 11 A MCC United - WORSHIP - 11 A St. Jerome’s-HOLY EUCHARIST- 11A Commuoit2~-Io4~e - WORSHIP - 6 P Rene - $2 SMALL PFFCIqERS - 2 P - 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS - 4 P - 8P FREE POOL-6 P- 9 P KARAOKE IN TRE RAW - 9 P - t:30 A The Storm - SUPER SUNDAY SHOW - 2 Shows- $3 Cover- 11 P and 12:30 A £ ~t:{.8~2~£~}~L£~ Red R~bbo Revew 11 P Su~~day August 8 ~,,, St J@ome~s ~ Animus O d nations for t~e £vaa’~ge~ca Anglican Church in Amedca - 11 A ~’}£,[~}~;~£,: Mss bor beast O<a tSA Pageant ~ 10:80 P T~e Sto~ ~’~s Ma Ada ss,, Ue~es ca Bo~d ifore Oklahoma C~ty w/guests, 2 Shows - 11 P and 12:80 A - $3 Cover Cen~er Work Day NOON - 5p TOHR Board ~1 f~}l - 1usa Gay Community Sew~ces Center - 2 P P~ ’~ae’[~ me~s -- MEMBERSH P MFE’F~NG .~- Tt~sa Gay Community Services Center -~ 4 P fV]o "~day~ August 9 ~:;:~FLAG. S p~ot G~oups. 6:30 P Tuesday~ August/0 ~ ~[~£~ ~{~:~:2£.~£}9£~!L[!£.O~)~X Se v(es Center ~Voh ~’~teer Mtg of Past, Present & Future Mtg. 6 P ~uba Gay Corn n ~’fity Services Center - 7:30 P I~Z~.{~:}£~ ~* l’tsa Gay Commun t~ Seni~ces Cen~er ~ 7:30 - 9 P ~ "~u~sd~, y~ August 12 ~ ~ 9j~i~!£~, CENI~ER C~NEMA ~ X#id~iFh~ /n The Garden of Good and Evil" - 7:30 P sa Gay Cems~ rs~XServces Ce~te~- Mlennkm P~ide Planning Mtg.- 7:30 P Ope~ Foru~’~ (d schuss on abo~.t local schools) at Fellowship Congregational Church 7:30 - 9 P COF:EE ~;IOUS8 w Peggy Joh~ sen 7:30 P ~ Rev~va w/A~ ce Joues: Se ~owsh~p ...~ 8 P~ P~zza 7 P ~IO~DAY HIV Outreach Prevention Education - HIV TESTING BY APPT - 9 A - 6 P HIV WALKqN TESTING - 6 P - 8 P GAY / LESBIAN VOLLEYBALL GAMES - Helmerick Park, 71st & Riverside --- 6 P for more info call Shawn @ 243-5!90 Council Oak Men’s Chorale - REHEARSAL - Call for lnfo - 7 P Tulsa Ga~ Community~ Sewices Center - GAMES NIGHT - 7 P Ren - $2 SMALL PITCNERS - 2 P - 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS - 4 P - 8P TUESDAY HIV O~treach Prevention Education - NIV TESTING BY APPT - 9 A - 6 P COMING OUT GROUP-Tulsa Gay Community Services Ce/tter - 6 P Tulsa Gay Communitx Services Center - YOUTH DROPqN ~ AGES 1.4-21 - 2:30 P - 5 P SUPPORT GROUP for Loss of a Love - 7P - £ Ce/lter, Red Rock Testinc~ Clinic -~IV TES~~NG-Tu~sa Gay Community oervlce. e .~. [:::~ - 8P AA - MEETING -~ Community of Hope - 7:30 P Renegad~ - $2 SMALL P~TCHERS - 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 Preventiou Education ~ HIV TESTING BY APP, - 9 A --.. 6 P Red Reck Testinq Clinic - H!V TESTING - Red Rock - 5 P -~ 8 P �~_~] y~.~ MEU1HUG ~e’ q;~d~:s DOM -Few wiA~ ce Jones: Fe/owship & Burge~s - 6 P, Worship 7 P T~sa Gay Co~’~lsu ~ty Services Cer~ter- 12:80 P ~Q~)SDO~SSHOW~/1P S~4 sday~ Augus~ 15 ;:~pt_£s. 5:t.}:~ ~ :ev}va wiA~se ~ones: Worship 10:45 A wi Pot Luck D~nner S £ayS~owStaungK~sKoh~ F~"ostySommers C ~£ ~ty C ~ase horn Da~as and MeInda Ryder from Kansas CHy, MO along 1 :~ and 12:80 A $3 Cover ,~#Ca~s/ee Love o..... S s<ws } ~ao sday August 18 . . . . Wednesdsy~ Aug~st 18 £ E ~L. RE fHDE ~ Ze~g~e~ Rec Park (8903 W 4th) - 6:00 P btsset & Water Bottle Recommended (}~: :~ ~ee ~ove w/Mk~ week Madams Show PLUS We~ Jockey Sho~l Contest & Bee~ Bst Wc(ed Wed~esSays W~th Eb(xsy Hal ~ No Cover & $3 Beer Bust 10 P- 1 I~usday Augus~ 19 :~a~S{ Cd~ ~ s(n~i}£ Serqces Ce~]~er .- CENTER C~NEMA - "Peter,s Friends" - 7:30 P wade o L/E BAND ’"e F:rustrated ~ousew~ves’~ w~th former Miss Renegade’s ~abt~ Tayor 9:30 P - 1:30 A August 20 ~: ecJa< 6. ~ VE t:%AND ~ ~e F ust’a~:ed qousew~ves’ with former Miss Renegade’s Tab~sa ~&yksr 9:30 P-.. ~:30 A Sat~Sa’y~ August 2 -~ ~}~}o e (}]u~ ~ sa Gay _(DNG ~DB (20 ~fies or ~o~ get) -.- Ze~gter Rec Park (3903 W 4th) - 7 A t-re ~ ]e~ & Water Botle Required Sev ces Cente~- t’s Comir~g Up Cajun" Potluck Dinner 7 P House of Hol~¢ ~}irit Ministries ~- FELLOWSHIP -6 P BIBLE STUDY - 7 P Free ~)Mt Woman’s Center - LESBIAN COMING OI.IT GROUP - Call for Location 7 P Tulsa Gax CommuniDt Services Center - H.O.P.E. Sponsors Discussion Gioup tot HIV Negative Men who have Positive Padner- 7P Lambda AA - MEETING - Tulsa Gay Community Services Center - 7 P Reneg@~] - $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 -- Carla Lee Love w/Mid-week Madams Show PLUS Wet Jockey Short Contest & Beer Bust The Storm - No Cover - $3 Beer Bust I 0:00 - 1:00 RIV Outreach Prevention Education - HIV TESTING BY APPT - 9 A - 6 P HIV WALKqN TESTING - 6 P ~- 8 P Tulsa Galt Communit,t Services Center - YOUTIq DROP-IN - AGES 14-21 -- 2:30 P-5P Red Rock- O’RYAN Youth Group : 18-24 Year-Olds ~ 6 P Tulsa Ga2 Community Services Center - CENTER CINEMA-See Detail for Weekly Mode Title~ 7:30 P B@ne.qade’s - $2 SMALL PITCHERS - 2 P - 4 P $2 FIRST Gt.ASS, 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 Vadous Headliners Throughout The Month! ~’~ ~2~£~{~£}~Lr KRS KOH~ ’S GRLS N~Gbt’[ O~r~" SHOW - 11P FIIDAY Su dayB~owSa~ds{ KdsKoh ~:~ostySornme~’s S~( Be~(A S~ow fc De~rck West and Steven SJuder (representing OK i~ the Mr. JoA Cont:~:t ~. Sx:ws t 1 a~d 12:30 A $3 Cover ~ Chat ~ 7:30 :~ IZ!A [~!l,!£e {iJ_.t i!- SHORT LIISL RE RIDE -,- Comn unity Center Parking Lot (3749 S. Peoria) - 6:30 P Helmet & Water Bottle Recommended CENER CNEMA ~ ??y Best £Aend%" Wedding" 7:30 P = ~:~ :IOT - E ;-IS FORIYVER" w! Positive Voices of Dalas TX Y~.ss Pe~Io’ ~fi~ g A4s Center- John Williams Theater - 8 P Sst~.a~"day At gust < ~ C.a ~c~ Oa< Ben [ ~ora~e -~:}ROT- L~RS :OREVER’~ w/Positive Voices of Dallas TX ’ tsa Pedorming A~ts Center - John Williams Theater - 8 P Mss Ce~’a LISA Pagea~t- 10:30 P B dgette L:,e Vex’on ca Devote and Ai ’~ber Shaye, 2 Shows - 11 P and 12:30 A -- $3 (}over Rene~es - $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 N.O.P.E. - HIV TESTING - Tulsa Gay Community Services Centem 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 Nope - 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 �0 _AST WITH FRIENDS SEPTEMBER £5th TOHR GRANT FROM GILL FOUNDATION One of the most anticipated events of the summer season in Tulsa is the annual "Feast with Friends." This nuai 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. 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. TOHR is proud to be participating in such an important event for our community and will be hosting a ranch style picnic in the count%,side. -The location a~d time soon be announced - watch for more information in Septembers Community News or stop by "the Cente¢’ for more information. Mark your calendars now - September 25th - and plan to attend° AND THEY WILL 3OME... FOHR and !he Tulsa Gay Community Sewices Center are proud to announce two new additions to the growing list ot community organizations and groups meeting at "the ;’Supdving the Loss of a Love" is a susport group Gavs ann Lesbians who have experienced the Ioss of a Ioveo Some learn, grow° and share with others undergong ~;ne same oain and sense of Joss ’Sup~iving . . see~s Tuesday nights at 7:00 pro. Contact Shidey Saxon a~- ~18o743o0712 ~or ~ee~stsationo 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 t~en£~ is also extended to Tim @lean, who was instrumental in completing and submitting the grant application. �of ©aHas~ effs c �CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS PAS% PRESENT & FUTURE! Volunteering your time towards a worthy cause can be a verj 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! PAST~ PRESENT & FUTURE VOLUNTEER !~EET~NG / TRAiNiNG SESSION AUGUST 10th, 1999 6:00 P£4 TULSA GAY OOI~It#IUN~TY SERVICES TOHR is encouraging all people in the community who have~ are currently, or are interested in volunteering to attend an organizing and training ses~ sion. During the past few months, "the Cente¢’ 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. ing a week and eVe@¢hing in between - and they are TONR UPOOB 1 NG #qEETINGS The August board meeting wilt be held Sunday; August 8th, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. Yes, we will all take a break from the "Work Da}i’ 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: 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 AUGUST !0~ !999 we will be addressing the relo7:30 P£~I cation of the Community Ceno ter. A speciai 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 TULSA the projects planned for the fuGAY ture - and the programs being CO~’~IB~UBITY planned for the coming year are going to be veE7 informative. CENTER Also, as TOHR continues to grow (we currently have nearly 200 members) a quorum of 10% is necessaG, to conduct business~ so plan to attend and make the most of your membership~ schedule should be no problem. A goat, as wel! as a necessity is to have two volunteers n the Center every’ evening~ The Center is currently cosed ddng the day except for Saturday and Tuesday afte noons however a ong term goa! is to expand the ho r to each more of the pubic-- and to do thaL we need the Communit es hepo Vountee s a#e what make TOHR and the Tusa Gay CommL n ty Serv ces Center a qreat ..... and qowng -~’ ~s~#_~n = aton Come on us and be p make Tu sa an even bette~ pacer0 se AUGUST 8 AUGUST 14 COME SEE WH WE GOT. GET WH NT! ��Cos$ is $30.00 747-6300 2545 S Ya!e Ave 74114 Community Unitarian Universalist 749~0595 2545 S Y ie Ave 74114 Council Oak Men’s Chorale 748-3888 P O Box i062 74104 n~eodtv of Tu 355-3140 P O Box 701475 74170 onat Church 747-7777 2900 S Hapia:d Ave 74114 #t Woman e Cesta 5874669 Cente 4138 Cha es Psge Bvd 74127 HW Outreach Educst on 8348378 3503 Adm a 741i5 Ho seofthe~sov S~5 t Sis~st es 2244754 3210 43 S Noc,xeod 74104 interfait~ Ai~S Ministries 438~2437 P O Box691438 74169 MOO United 838-17! 5 1623 N Maplewood Nationa~ Orqanization for Women 365-5658 P O Box 14068 74159 OK ~9oke P O Box 9165 74157 Oklahoma NARAL ~¢94@585 P O Box 702503 74170 PFLAG 74 H-901 POBox52800 7415 Pads C <. hers derma 5823088 205 W Kr~g 74106 ymeTme s POBox52118 74152 Re Rock 58~2825 1724£8h8 ee~ 74104 sa ADS naps hNetwok 838H195 409SPdsbt<} 74112 585r3405 1649 S Main 74119 The Star 834H334 1565 S. Sheridan 74I 12 The Storm 835-2376 2182 S Sherdan 74! !2 Tulsa C AoRoE,S 834~4s 94 3507EAdmF;~ 4~ 5 Tulsa Ga Oommun~tv Se~vcss 743-4297 1307 @ 38th Street 74105 Ma ~gAddress:PO8o 2687 74101 Tt~sa Ok~ahomans for 7484297 P O Box 2687 7£101 Tusa~os ~@Advoca@£ Cos oa 74%4297 TGCSC 1307 E 38t St 74105 Tusa Unfofm/Leath Seeke s ssssoc (T. U L S.A,~838o1222 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f8f7312360bfa36dc2af5062d42d0a75.pdf 7862dfb68551ff06ec58f420292c3467 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 [1999] TOHR Community News Subject The topic of the resource December 1999 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Community News Description An account of the resource A newsletter from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) dated December 1999, 8 pages total. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 1999 PDF Text Text T U L ~ N A AN K L E ! 9 R ~ T U H T L S A VOLUME 3, NO: t2 Bdng on the lghts, bulbs, bows and gadand - the holday ~son is upon us. This time of )’ear bdngs memodes of ye~erday’s tradRions and pro~des the op-poRunRy to ~art your own new famty holday tradRion. A n~# tradRion in Tulsa is being presented by Tul~ OMahomans for Human Rig,s as a gin for the entire cry. The 1~ ~a~ TONR Noa~y H~e To~ is ~heduted for D~ember 11.19@9 from 12 pm - 5 pro. Hom~ aer~ the dow-nto~om and mi~o~m areas of to~as wl~ be on the tour, bringin9 )~u an oppoAun~y to ~ d~er~n9 ~d~s for th~s ~on as ~1 as for the y~r round. The hom~ on the ~naugura~ TOHR Holday Home toer ~nclude: PIans are alsa in the ~r~ to have addRionaI hom~ on the tour as a speaial surprise ’gift’ to the pubic. The ao\dr~ of th~ bonus hom~ be a~lable the day of the tour at Ihe hou~ li£~ above. AI hom~ ~4~1 be open the afternoon of Deoembe~ 1 I, 1~ from noon to 5 pro. Tick,s to the 1~ Annual TOHR Holday Home Tour are aveilabl~ now by phone ~ 918.743.@7 (Visa and MasRerCerd} or by vi%ling the Tulsa Gay CommunRy SeP~@~ Center at 1807 £a~ ~ ~reet (~s & P~ria}. The Center is open Sunday - Friday: 6 pm - 9 pm and on SAurda~ from noon - 9 pro. The tour is a bargain at ~.~ per tick~ and aIlo~ you to at of Ihe hom~. Tick,s ~aill a~e@ be available at the indMduaI hours the day of the tour. HaVE SAFE �DECEMBER !999 COMMUNFPY NEWS, PAGE 2 tulsa ok~ahomans 19~ Board o~ Pr~ident Gr~ A. Gatewood Vic~resident Keq Drape~ Secr~ary K~ry Lew~s Treasurer Lynn M~o~ler Mambo-at-large K~hy J. DN~ ~even J. Horn ~mmed~ate Pa~ Pr~dent Publication of any name or ph~ogreph of any person does nc~ rdted~ that individual’s sexual orientation. Adveitising is available at reaesnabie rates. Pi~se cor~act T~R at 918.743.4297 or ~ Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 for rates and Efforts are made to vedqy information in a~ictes and ad~eitis~n9, if errors or incorr~t information is p~Nished, ~easa natgy TO,iN in order for ~ors to ctarY, y and pria any nesessa~y co~eciions. Sub~dNions are mail~ (one ~ hold) mo~hiy. Membership in Tulsa OkJahoroans for Human Rights entities member to one year subesd#ion of Community N¢#~s. Four (4} complimentary ~cceseive issues of Community News are available to new a~@tions to the TC~R mailing ii~. Mem~&hip is then required to coniinue the sub~cripqon EQUA& fi~s fo~ the Gay, Lesbian, B~sexua~ and commun~Tran~endered ties through: ~duc~ional Resources @ual~y programming and aa~£ ~vices ~n~[ying ~!~ical and ~ciat e®e~s Advesacy in ~egi~ive and l~a~ m~e-s & Leader&hip in im#&me~ing s~ia! change au~n R~a is comm~t~ to maiNaiNng a home for our communky organ~tbns, a ~fe and a~rm~ng environm~ and a cu~urN Fesence for our commun~y and c~y in order for indiv~duNs to ~ome ~-oud m~m~rs d our verso TULSA OK~HOMANS I~ has b~n a great year for TOHR and the upcoming year promis~ to hold ev~en greater things fo the organization~ for you and for the entire community. The new year ~t~ once again be a year to remember EQUAL£y the m~sqon of Tulsa OkJahomans for Human R~ghts and the new nium brings oppoRunR~s for each and every one of us. The pr~dent~N elations are l~s than a year away and tNs elan}on is @ great ~mportance as the ne£ Pr~deN: d the Un~c~ Stat~ wi~ be ~in9, probabil~y, at lea~ two (2) Supreme Cou£ ju~ic~. The Tulsa C~y Council el~ions are al~9 coming up very @o£ly and £ b ~mpo£ant that know9 ~geable p@ople repr~e~ ALL of Tulsa raher than radical groups, tn add~ion to tho~ issue, there co£inues to be ignorance and di~dmJnation in Tula, not to me~ion nit OMahoma, ~ich hasto be addr~ed. TOHR ~t~ be on the ffo~ lines in the coming months; ~ucating our commun~y and the public on i~s~ impo£ant to GLBT people, encouraging our o~ciNs to take a ~and for EQUAL rig.s, as well as ~ppo£~ng those organizations in town that continue to b~e~ our community. However, the dream of EQUALly begins ~@h YOU. Your suppo£ b~h man.err gi~s and 9Mng of your time enabl~ TOHR to con~nue the effo£s to re@ize the dream of ju~ice and equally. P~se con~der the diff8~ence YOU can make ~,~h a cor~dbution towards EQUALly ~4th a year.rid (}ax<d~u@ibie) gi~ to Tulsa O~dahomans for Human Rights. Your gift prov~d~ TOHR the r~surc~ to co~inue ~-,dng the commun£y v~h the operation of the Tui~ Gay Commun~y S~dc~ Cent~, enaN~ TOHR to ~ucae the general punic on i~s~ ~ch as the n~ for ENDA (Employment Non-Di~dm~nat~on A~) and is an impo£ant ~ep to creating a truly unifi~ commun~y. The coming y~r wil! be an exc~in9 one for ail of us. ~M~h your he~p as waif as the help of your friends and fatuity, the new millennium can aisle be a powerful one in determining the fl~ure for all of us and for KQUAL£y~ Thank you. - the TOHR Board for HUMAN RIGHTS ~n the spirit of the upcoming Holiday season, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is proud to be taking an acti,¢s pa£ in hetping those in our c£y ~ho are in need or wlao may have fallen on temporary hard tim~. The Tulsa CARES Food Pantry and the Day Center for the Homel~s ,@11 benef~ from the effo£s of those in the GLBT and GLBT frien@y communi~ The TuI~ Gay Community Sefqc~ Center, 1~97 E ~h StreW, ~s the ~e for you, your friends and family, and nil of those in our commun£y to drop off £ems such as nompedshabie foods (canned meats, peanut buyer, canned vege~ab!~, etc.), and toit~d~ (toothpaste, deodorant, toii~ tissue, @c~). Rams w~i then be donated to both of thee wod:hy organ~z~ons to he~p those n need, ~tems w~ be acceded at the Center durng the regular operating hou~s through D@sember 1~h, i~4 The Tulsa Gay CommunRy SePdc@s Center (formerly the Pdde Center} ~s open Sunday~Fdday: ~8 pm and S£u~Say: I2~9 pm P~ease see the vo~upS:eer ~n ~e Pdde Store o 9emeone n the TOHR office fcr more @orraat~on and the exact ocaSon n he Canto o~ eaqng you donst~ona House of Hoiy Spirit Ministries Let ’£su Spidt Soar t0:45 am Sunday 7:00 pm dnesday 6:00 p~m. Saturday 3210 S No~ood #B 7~sa OK 74135 �10:00 W �~ - OO~UN~ OF NOP~: 8:00 ~ VIOl: MARC~ AT 6:80 ~ FR~I ST, MONICA ~IO ~URCH ~D CANB_EMGHT SERVICE AT 7:30 ~I AT ~. ZIC~ CHUR~4 ~BDA AA: ~ULSA OO~URITY 8ARV~O~8 O~NT~R: 5:30 ~ NAROOT~O8 ANONY~ON8 ING:8~ ~ RA.LN,: V~UN~ER T~iNG: T,U,L.SA.: TUL$A GAY OO~UN~TY @~RV~OA8 O~NTAR: 1:80 P~ R~# ROCK: O’~’R~ YOUTH GROUP: 18-24 YRS. @: 6 ~4 "81~L~8" GROUP: TULSA N~ 8~RV~O~8 O~NT~R: ~R~B SPIRIT ~AN’8 O~NT~R: LEOB~ ~NG OUT GROUP: C~ ~OR L~ATI~ - 7 ~ O~NT~R OIN~"TH~ ~ OF US": TULSA GAY 8ERVIO~S O~NT~R: 7:88 P~ OOUNOKo OAK ~I£N~8 O~ORAL~: H.O.P,~= HIV ~STING BY 7:80 ~G~ HOU$~ OF TH~ ~OT1ON8 ARON~OU8 (~}: C~IMUNI~{ OF H~E: 6:80 ~A HOLY g tM4 ~ & HtV ~K4N TEST° E711 S C~¢~ PFLA@: 6:45 PM SUPPORT GROUP PAR]%q (~ 74~2~ FJOR tNFO: 8 ~BDA ~: TULSA GAY OO~ ~UN~ 8~RVIOA8 OANT~R: 7 ING 7:30 ~@A FE~SH~P CONGRBGAT~ONAL CHURCH 2908 8 HARVAR%’) ROOK: O’~#¢~ YOUT~ GROUf!o: 18~4 YR& tt~: 6 ~ TESTING: 5 ~ - 8 ~ @ROUPI TULSA GAY OO~U,o N~ 8~RWO~80~RT~R: �BIlLet STUDY; OC~4MUN£FY UP HOSE: 6:80 ~’4 - 8;00 re4 ~MUN~3 ~ OF ~’£~W~ 11 ~M IPONIOREQ IY TOHR & PPLZG LESB~ ~MHG OUT GROUP: H.@~P,£.: HI/TESTING BY ~’:W[.: g HEAP’: TULEA GAY OO~UN~ SERV~OEE CENTER: 7:30 INOR£DIELY TRUE ADVENTURE T~ GIRLS IN LOVE": TULSA GAY GO~UNW¥ SERViCe8 OENT~R: 7:15 ~ OF HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT PRAYEP~ 6 ~a 0 AM~ ~ & HI/~K-I4 ~8TSTUDY; HW TESTIHG TULEA GAY BY L~BDA ~: TULSA GAY ~OT~OHS ANO~IaOU8 (~): ~MUNIW OF HOE: 6:S0 ~ 8711 S ktS~lS 645 bS~4 RED ROOK: O’RY}~ YO4JTH GROUP: 18~4 YRS. @~0:8 ~q TESTING; 5 ~4 -8 ~4 ~4: GROUP: TO TH~ O0~UHIW HOLIDAY DllHIl AT TH! ~:~{Z ~E: S;SO PT4 P~ OO~IR@ GROUP: 800 ~G N,O,P,E. ; RI/~£R~!<NES TIOIAL P~EANG CEHTER OOI@REGb, OHUROH’ CHU~OH OO~aUNWf OF HOPE: TULSA GAY OUT~ = A SUPPORT TULSA GAY CO~URl~ HW TESTING SY ~%: O@MUNIPY OF H~: 8 ~ 1080 @ENTER LEEB~ C~#IlNG OUT GROUP: FOR L~A71~ - 7 ~d OIH~A~"WITHOUT YOU t’~ HOTHIN~SAHDRA B~RNHAR~: TULSA GAY ~UHI~ SERVICES CENTER: H,O.P,E. : H~ ~STING 7:80 P~ HOUSE O~ THE HOLY ~MBDA ~1 ~¢ SPiRit TULIA GAY VICE8 O~NTER CLOSED TULSA GAY OO},,II~UNI~ BERVIOE8 OEHTER OLOSED f~OTIONS ANO~Y~aOU8 (~): C#~MUNITY OF H~E: 8:80 ~ N,O.P.E,: HI/~ING ~ ~.: 9 AM~ P~ & HI/L~K4N ~8TING: 6 -~ PM TULSA GAY RED ROOK: O’~fRE4 YOU~ GROUP: 18~24 YRS. ~J3:6 ~ PILAG: CI-tq IS; FELLOWGHIP C{~IORIIGATP.>¢~- OHUR(}I; 7:00 YOUTE DROPAR: TUL~ GAY ~STHG: 5~-8~ GROUP: TULSA SAY HOLY EUC}o@d~IST IIBLE I’HJQY: 5Z~MMUNHY UP AA: OCMMUN ITY OP H~E: 8 ~EB~N ®~l~G OUT GRO~JP: CALL FOR I.~A~ - 7 ~ OOUH@ ,. OAK R~IEH E OE©RALE: RISH£AR~%KLI SAIL }sOP ~NPO. TULSA GAY OOZING GROUP: OO~UNl~f OUT~ o A K~OK~NG": TULSA GAY HI~ 8E~OE8 GENTLE: 7:80 SEEH.O,P,E. : H~ 7ISTING HOUSE O~ TH~ HOLY BY £~OT1ON8 ANOHY~OUS ~UHITY OF H~E: 8:80 SUPPORT TULSA GAY OO~U- RMt,] R~%N IS ~7@~MN G 6711 8 LEV~aS; 8:45 H.O.P.E.: HPg ~8THG ~ ~,: ~NG: 6 ~ ~OHDAY H/@HT ~OOT~ALL 8POR?8 NIGHT .~ TGLS~ TULSA GAY HoO,P,Ix HW TI$TING BY 9 ZME~ ~4 & HI/W#~K4N B,~G: S .-S ~BDA AA: %088 OI A LOVI" SUPPORT GROUP: TULSA GAY NWY SERVICES OENTER: 7 RED ROOK TESTIHO OLINIO: HI/ ~ST~G: 5 ~4 - 8 ~ ROOK: O’RYR}4 YOUTI4 GR@dP: 18~4 YRS. @~: 6 ~d ? PM YOUTH DROP4N: 2;SO -. 5 ~4 TULSA @AT TULOA @AY OO~UHITY VIOES OEHTER OLOSED 8ER- HAPPY �RENEGADES I649 S MAIN ST. TULSA, OK 74119 9!8.585.3405 CHASERS RESTAUP~ANT & DISCO 4812 E 33rd TULSA, OK 74135 9I 8.7I 2.2324 THE SILVER STAR 1565 S SHERIDAN RD. TULSA, OK 74112 918.834.4234 2 S 9 1@ THE CW~S !727 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74112 918.6!0.5323 THE STORM 2182 S SHERIDAN RD. TULSA, OK 74112 918.835.2876 5 7 8 CARTER 13 15 17 15 25 Sl HAPPY NEW �DECEMBER I999 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 7 P.O. ~x 18794 OKC, C¢1 73154 918-744-5797 2~5 S Yate A~ T~, OK 74114 918-747~300 2545 8 Yale Av~n~e T~t~a, OK 74114 918-749~B95 3210 #B 8 N~ T~, OK 74104 918-224-4754 Box 6914~8 T~, OK 74169 T~, OK 918~838~1715 3607 ~ Admiral T~I~, C14 74115 918-748~11 ! PC ~x 701475 T~, OK 74170 918~355-3t40 ~ ~x 14~8 ~ ~x 52118 T~t~a, ~ 74152 t724 ~ 8th ~, ~i 74104 918~554-2325 40,9 8 ~-,9@ T~s~, O+{ 74112 918-834-4195 The memb~ship of Tul~ O~ahomans for Human Rig,s ~sted the ex~L¢ive ofIce~-s for the upcoming year at the November member>@ me~tiag and are as fifties: PRESIDENT: Greg A. Gatewood Fat ViCE PRESIDENT: Kerry R. Lewis 2rid VICE PRESIDENT: Jason C. Reed TR~SURER: Lynn Moatoler SECRETARY: Femando J. The new board of directors will o~ciatty b~in their dL~:ie~ January O!, ~©. Additional members-at-large of the board of dir~tois wit be pr~nt~ at the January membership me~ing to be held January !1, CONGRATULATIONS to al. 3507 E Admira~ T~, OR: 74115 918~-4194 1307 (maili~ 918~58 O~ 8~e ~l~b ~ ~x 9165 T~, ~ 74157 ~ ~x~87; 74101) 7~, ~ 74105 918~74~7 Tul~ T~, OK 74t!4 918o747o7777 9t&~7~9 ~ ~x ~503 T~, O~ 74179 91~9~5 T~, ~ 74101 9I~74Z~7 Tt~, ~ 74152 91~749~I T~%: t307 E 38t T~, OK 74105 91~743~297 ~ V~qOULD L~£1 ~O JO~M OR TOHR I i I I I I I I I I I I I 11101101 LId£L (atudent): !10,~ I ),ear t Ix 6i2 T~A~, ~ 9I 38 lllIf L~/EL (household): $40.03 t year ADV~AT£ L~JEL (organizalon): ~.~ I year LEADERSHIP LEVEL (~a~aining): $1~.00 1 year 351"5 1 Admi~l T%~, OK 7~115 9I ~94~378 WANT YOUR GROUP LISTED? REACH OVER 6OO ~ ~ONTH FREEI FREEI FREE1 CONTACT TOHR @ 7434297 OR FILL OUT THE CALENDAR ~ t WANT TO PLEDGE B~ONTNLY, monthly reminders for the Please amount 1 1 ! of: I 8_ I WANT TO I2AKI A ONE TII£I PLIQ~E f~ 8. 1 I 1 ~=~ I WA£t~ TO VOLDN~££I. Pleas~e co£act me ASAP ~a can help n the fig o~ ~uetty. Vo u~:e-e~s s~’e n~d~J I for a vad~y of fun oppoRunR ~s CHECK VISA AS3CO IS IT NO. Ple~e clip a~sd ~atm to PO ~%s ~37 Tut~ OK 741@ ~ASWE CABD �~o~o ~ the Fi Annual 30?9 S. 1999 12 pm-~ 5 pm $5.00 & on sa~e now] houses the day of the tour 4297 for more ~nformat~on & S[bnt Auction for Human Rights � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/aa385908375495ed8aa8a05386b6635d.pdf 6fb9babb69fc5a726c008598d279ffeb PDF Text Text TULSA OK HOMANS $A Te~RDA ~ OOTOBER ~ 2:@ PM: D~FF£R£~T FOR @fRL~ - Pa@ and Kad were cM~dhood best friends. Separated for ~ yea~ they meet up aga~n ~ London, but things have changed a b~t: Kad has undergone a sex cha~g¢ eperatb~ and ~s now ca~led ~m. ’~ ~@R~T - Energetb comedy about 8 young black man com~n9 out to h~ 3:@5 PM: B~LL~¢ homophobb 4:~9 PM: ~T’~ ~£~££TA~ -.Desumer~a~ featuring ~ntew~ews w~th m~dd~e school students sharing their views 0n homosexuality. 5:~ PM: @$~T @P T~ PA~T~ Dc~uraentary h~story of the Les/BVGay~ran movement ~n the U.S. 6:10 PM: B~££2~ HO££2~W@@# SCR£££~ £g88 - C@e, h~p, s~bk and funny, th~s gay roma~tb ed2 fo~le~s ~88om~ phStogra#hef Bii~y’8 (Sea~ P, Hayes) effo£s at tp/ing to bed his Mr. R~ght (Brad Rowe) ~o may or may not be g~2 8:~ PM: ~£~@R ~ W~RRer of as Academy Award for Best L~ve Actbn ShoA, Trevor ~s an tab of a 13 year o~d boy coming to te~s W~h hb emerging gayness. 8:25 PM: DEAD £0~’$ C£~B ~ s~eamy and poignant tdbute to prombc@ty ~n the ’70~. �tulsa TOHR oklahomans for human ~hts PO Box 26-87 918 7434297 Tulsa, OK 1~ Board of Directors: Grog A. Gatewood - President Ken Drape - Vice President Kemy Lewis - SecretaP1 Lynn Mostoler- Treasurer Kathy J. Dales - Member-at-large Steven J, Hem - Immediate Past President Publication of any name or photograph of any pe~on does not reflect that individual’s sexua~ orientation. Adverising is avalab~e at reasonable rates. Please contact TOHR at 91&7~.4297 or PC Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 flgr rates and policies. Efforts are made to ve#fy information in articles and advertising, tf errors or interrest information is publshed, p~ease notify TOHR in order for ed~o~ to clarify and pdnt any necessary corrections. Subscriptions are mailed (one per hous~ hold) monthly° Membership in TuBa Oktahomans for Human Rights entitles member to one year subscription of Community Ne’~¢~. Four (4) complimentary successive issues of Community News are avatable to new additions to the TOHR mating list. Membership is then required to continue the subscription. Tulsa OMaho~s for H~.~a# Rights secures EQUAL dghts for the Gay, Lesbian, Bise×uaJ and Transgendered communiies through: Educational Resources Quality programming and support sewioes Unifying political and social events Advocacy in legislative and legal matters & Leadership in implementing seciat change T~sa Ok~aho~a~¢ fo~ H~aa~ R~ghts is come mitted to maintaining a home for our community organizations, a safe and affirming envP ~onment and a v~s~b~e cutura~ pr~ence for our commun~y and c~y ~n order for ~ndMdMa~s to become proud mem~ bets of our d~verse s~s~ety. TULSA OKLAHOMANS A BORDERS BENEFIT DAY As the Tulsa GLBT community becomes visibly united and working toward a common goal, those businesses that are gay-friendly take active roIes in supporting the cause of EQUAL rights. Borders Books & Music is one of those companies heIping to-sat community organizations through its Borders Benefit Days. Once again, Borders Books & Music at 2I~ and the Broken Arrow pressway is hetping out Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. for HUMAN R~GHTS SORRX THANK YOU & GOODBYE P~ease accept o~r apolog~es for this issue of ’COMMUNITY NEWS’ being !ate There has been a =chang ng of the guard" (and a veqi sIow one at that--some days and weeks ius~ aren’t !ong enough--and the fair’s e town} as Mr Ken So~thard of OOMC fame & the TOHR MUNITY N~/S editor wt soon be ~eav n9 Tisa for new flame and tee in W chlta, Here’s how it works Take the enc!osed certificate to the Borders at 21~ and the Broken Arrow Expressway on Saturday, October ~:~, and p~esent it to the c~erk at checkout ~f you forget or iose the enclosed certificate, ask the clerk for a Benef~ Days certificate for Tulsa Oklahoroans ~or Human Rights. Borders will then donate I5% of the pro-tax price to TOHR. The certificate is good for al n-stock items, including 9~ certif cares Do some early Holday shopping and beneft TOHR at the same time. Please make sure to thank Borders for support ~g the Tusa GLBT community Thank you Ken fo a the hard wok you have done fo TOHR a d COMC. Yo r wrtn9, 9raphc wed4, edtPg and great vote wl be tossed here rs Tutsa Good ucK wt’; eve~y~hi<~9 Kansas and ffsrget: ust tic thosse ~cby reds 3 trees and yo e home °°Where the flowers ai e ffes q and the smies always f ee!° s4 3 Fax: 9! ast31st Council Chorale a~e p~oud to present 7434297 TO~ TS ��6:09 PM NAROOT~O$ ANONYNONS IRA): C~BN~ BY NOPN: ToUoLoS%: PM c©/qg~u~,’~P~ ©~: 4©PE SERVCE; ?~IEHNARCAi; 8A~ST CONGR~B~AT@N; CALL POP 1NFO: WOI¢~, AM /IIRUD/B 6 RM SHAW~’,~ @ 24S~51 P{~L ~OWSNB~ CON4;R~£G~3aONAL CNURCR CH,~RC/~ SCHOOL 9:3£} Ab~ &WORSqP: 18:30AM INtO CALL CONING OUT! - A SUPPORT GROUP: TU~ GAY CON~’~lON~TY" SER~CE5 CUNT~R: 6:00 PM FELLOWSHIP C©NGR~GATK3NAL CHURCH: Lt(~NT SUPPER & STORYTELUNG: 5:45 PM H ©,P B. HIV TESTING SY g AM~ PM & HIV WALK-IN TEST- F~£ ,~IRIT WO~N’S CENTER: LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP: UALL FOR LO,~T~ON - 7 PM tNG: 8 -8 PM HIV TESTING BY APPT: 9 "L#3SS OP A LOVB" SUPPORT GROUP: #JLSAGAY COMMUNRY S~RV~CKB CENTER: 7 PM NOUS~ OF TH~ NOLY 8NRIT T~S: FELLOWSHIP: 6PM & BIBLE STUDY: 7PM N,O,P,U.: HIV "~STING BY APPT: 9 AM.6 PM & HIV WALK4N TESTING: 6 -S PM HW TUSTING BY RED ROCK; TULSA GAY CONNUNIP¢ SNRL ~ SE~ES C~NTER: 7 PM R~,L~.: VOLUNTEER TRAINING: 6--9 PM COMMUNITY OF !4OPE: B PM H.O,P.~: AM-6 PM VICE$ CENTER: 5~,8 PM N~LLINEIU~ ~RIOB PLANNING NTG: TUg~A GAY CONNUNI~ 8~RV~CNN CBNTNR: 7:30 PM YOUTH BROP4N: 2::U) - 5 PM t0 ?~S: F~LMS BEGIN AT 5:~3 PM ENOT~O~S ANONY~US (~}: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:343 PM TUL~ GAY RED R~K TEST~ CUN~: TESTING: 5 PM-8 PM OK SPOKB CLUB: SHORT LEISURE RIDE, 5 M~LES~ F~,&TY PATH, L~BE FROM ZtEGLER PARK (3903 W 4TH), t4ELMET A WATER ~3TTLE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: 6 PM RND ROCK: O’RYAN YOUTIt GROUP: 18-24 YRS OLD: B PM ~LSA @AT �ME~ W/OTHER LIKE-MINDED MEN & WOMEN: C~t JEREMY OR KELLY" AT 8368378 FRKB SP~ F~N’~ CENTER LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUF G~l 1:~ LOC ~TION - 7 PM 6:@ PM "~: P30 PM NoD.PoE. BOARD ME~ING HtV OUTREACN PREVENTION EDUCATION OFFICES HOUS~ OF ~{E H0LY SPIRIT ~S~l~8: GARGAGE SALE AT THE CHURCH; 7 A~-~ PM H,O.P.K HIV ~STING BY AP~.: 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING 6~Pbt C T~8: FELt. 3WSHIP 6PM & BIBLE STUDY: 7PM V~EO ONN~H: 4-8 PM N~STR~ES: GARGAGE SALE AT THE CHURCH: 7 AM--4 PM COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 630 PM ~BOA HED HOOK O’RYAN YOUTH GHOUP 18-24 YRS OLD: 6 PM N[~ SKF V~S CENT~ ~ PM OK SPONN CLUB PRAYER: 6 PM ~: ~L$A DAY 5:30 PM SHORT LEISURE RIDE. 5 MILES. ~r~TY PATH, LEJ~VK FROM ZtEGLER PARK (3~3 W 4~H) HELMEC[ & ¢~ATER BOTTLE HIGHL) RECOMMENDEq): 6 RM PM A]’r~D TO ~3TN SEXES? MEET Wi OTHER LIKE-MINDED MEN OENTK~ O~H~: & WOMEN "TEA° CALL JEREMY OR TULSA 6:00 PM 730 PM LEY AT 834-8378 H.O.P,E HIV TESTING BY APPT £ AM-6 PM & HIV W/~K-IN "~S’RNG ALL COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6 PM GROUP: TULI£ GAY CO~JN~ I~AV~S C~N’r~ 7 PM FREE $P~H~ ~’S OENT~H LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP CALL FOR LOCA T~QN - 7 PM HIV APg~F ; 9 AM~8 PM TESTING BY ][~E:R VOLUNTeeR NNKTING: TOO PM ~NDA ~: @30 PM H.O.P.A HIV ~STING BY APPT.: 9 AM~ PM & BtV WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 PM R~D HOrN ~IN~8 FELL@?SHIP’ 6PM & BIBLE SqPJDY 7PM OHR COMMUNITY OF HOPE O’RYAN GHOUP: 1~24 YRS OLD YOUTH 6 PM ~BDA ~: ~JL$A 5:30 PM "~L~ GAY OON- PM PM }UTH DROP4N: TULSA GAY CO~ TEEING: 5 PM - 6 PM 5 PM ~M & WOMEN 7:{5{}/:M OOMM%~H’YOVHO 6 11 AM ~ - OO~UN~TY OF ~4OP~: 6:G9 PM MEeT w~ OTBER u~4anB~O ~N RI}<~ARSA.; OAo Foe CALL JE~EmY 6£ "£L- "IfIIRT HIS": 1LIA GAY ! 7 PM H{£LMER/CK PARK; 71[¢[ & RV£RSDE: 8 ~7~ ~ INtO CALL A~R’IL: 9 AM~6 PM & HIV WALK-IN ~: COMMUN~ OF HO~: 6 ~ LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP: CALL F~ tg~Tl©Mq - 7 PM A#~?,: e AM8 PM 8711 S L<?M~S: 845 i;~q COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 630 PM N~RISTR~S: PRAYER: 6 PM & H,O,P,K: HIV "~STING BY AP~: 9 AM~6 PM & HIV WALK-IN ~STtNG: 6 -8 ~4 R~D R~K: O’RYAN YOU’R4 GHOUP: 1&24 YRS. OLD: 6 PM ~: FELLOWSHIP: 6PM & BIBLE STUDY: 7PM 5:30 PM PM 7PM PM CHAT ~ ELLOWSHIP C }NGREGA’HONAL CHURCF : 7:00 :M 2:~K) -5 PM AM PRAISE RED ROCK T~$’~N~ OLd,C: HIV TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM OK SPOK~ CLUB: LONG RIDE, 20 MILES OR LONGER KATY PATH, LEAVE FROM TULSA GAY COMMUITY SERVICES CENTER, NELM=F~ & WATER BOTTLE REQUIRED: 9 AM ��BUSINESS & OR Community of Ho~ 2545 S Ya~eAvenae Tulsa, OK 74114 918~747~300 Inter~atth ADS ~inisCries ~ ~x ~914~ Tu~, OK 74159 IZ; i ION Red Rock 1724 E 8th Street TuP~, OK 741~ 91~2325 PJ~N 25~ S Yale Avenue Tu~, OK 74114 Cou~cl Oak ~es’s C~o[a~ Box 10~2 Tulsa, OK 74!04~1~ 8~74&38¢8 I Integrity of T~sa 701475 OK 74170 918~35~3t40 2~ 8 Hap~ard Aven~e Tuba, OK 74114 918~747J777 Free Sp~ Woman’s Center 918~5874~9 Tu~a, OK ~1~3~17i5 ~I~195 Names Pr~e~ 8507 ~ Adm~ P{ace T~, OK 74115 918J48-31!I 3507 E Admi~ Tu~a, OK 74115 91~8344194 National OrItanization ~ Women PC ~x t4~8 T~, OK 9t8-~58 T~, OK 74157 Oklahoma N~RA£ PC Box 702503 TOss, OK 74170 918494-9~5 T~t~ Gay Community 13-07 ~ 38th (malin! address: PC ~× 26@7; 74101) Ta~sa, OK 74105 918-7434297 Tulsa Oklahoma,s for Human R~ghta (TOHR PC Box 2~7 Tulsa, OK 74101 918~7434297 T°S o Make sure and check the "Community Calendar" and the "Community Club Ca~enda¢’ for events for the month of Ocotber. Below is a listing of some events coming in the next few months. OVERPOPU~TION OF THE EARTH CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY THE PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE & PLANNED PARENTHOOD OCTOBER 12, 1999 UNIVERSITY OF TULSA---STUDENT AC%]~TY CENTER- ALL DAY STONEWALL DEM~R~TIC FEDERAT10#~DRGANfZIN@ ~T@o OCTOBER 24, 1~ TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER~:~ pm AUDP~ SOM~aERS TULSA OoA.R.E.S. BENEFIT NOVEMBER 5, I9~ THE S~LVER STAR--IO:~ PM COUNCIL OAK I£EN’S CHORALE - °°A Oe~cll Oak Christmas= NOVEMBER 19& ~, I~ TULSA PAC - JOHN H. WILLIAMS THEATRE - 8:@ pm NIGHTLY OKLAHO~4A NAR~L BENEFIT DINNER NOVEMBER 21, 1 ~ (tentative) CALL FOR EXACT DATE, TIME, & LOCATION TONR HOLIDAY HOME TOUR DECEMBER 18, 1~ ALL AROUND TULSA - SOME FABULOUS DECORATED HOMES DOM~UNI~{ HOLIDAY DINNER & SILENT AUCTION DECEMBER 11, DINNER -T~ME & PLACE TO BE ANNOUNCED S~LENT AUCTION: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERWCES CENTER" Tulsa Posilve (FUSO} Box 8~2 T~b~, OK 918~58~438 PC B~x 52~0 Tu~, OK 74152 g1~74~4~31 TGSC8:1307 ~ TuBa, OH 74105 91~74~4297 ~f your organization has something coming up in the next few months, make sure and come by the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center and we’lt get in the October issue of "Community News". Palish Church of HB~~ Educ£ion and Rec~eat~o~ Center 4t38 Chades Page B~vd. TuBa, OK 74127 24 Hour HOTUNB 583~68! I HIV Ob~[each 3505 E T@sa, OK 74115 918~834~8378 2C~ W K~ng TOss, OK 741@8 918~582~988 Leathe~ ~soc~at~oR 9184~-!222 WAHT YOUR GROUP L~STED? BEACH OVER 800 1 I~10NTH ~OHTACT TOmB @ 7434~9~ O~ FILL OUT T~E CALEHOA~ PRECiSiON CUTS - ’X CUT ABOVE THE REST" VISIT OUR WEB RAGE 4955G S MEMORIAL ’~-.¢/.p~ecis oncuts.com TULSA, OKLAHOMA 918-628d 869 exto 0 (phone} ED: HAIRCU ’~BES 7 PAY THIS S£DE OF HOLLY House of Holy Spidt Ministries I Comeooo Let ~u~ Spirit Soa~! 0:45 am Sunday 7:00 pore. dnesday 6:00 pro, Satu@ay 32I 0 S N®svood #B Tusa OK 74135 C~edk CaK.~s accepted 98-585-,1644 OD ~ �OW°S t727 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 741 918.610.5323 RENEGADES 16498 MA~N ST. TULSA, OK 74119 918.585.~05 YOUR BAR USTb~G SHOULD BE HERE! S~MPLY F~LL OUT THE ENCLOSED CALENDAR AND SEND TO: TONR PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 BY 10/20199 2 1 THE S~LVER STAR 1565 S SNER~DAN TULSA, OK 74112 918.834.4334 DANCE LESSONS: BUST: ,’,~,,~ P~ THE STORM 2182 S SHERIDAN RD. TULSA, OK 74112 918.835.2876 $3 BEER HELOA HOSTD RED C~JNTRY MIDNIGHT ’TIL RIBBON & DAVID DEED DANCE LESSONS: BUST: ~ PM BEER ~ BEER 12:3B A~ 11 12 14 REFILLS: 44~ PM t P~TtA LDE SUPER 8UNBAY 8NOW: 23 2~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/596e3e2a103880f0df079fc0ae54d745.pdf 89aaebf6f5b687cafb798d39fa966f92 PDF Text Text TULSA OKLAHOMANS The NAMES Proje~ Tulsa Area Chapter’s signature fundraising event, "Feast with Friends" is just around the corner. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, 1999 is the date for this yea~ ’Feast’. This is the seventh year for this popular Tulsa area event where individuals and organizations host dinner parties in their homes, at the office, in their faith communities or even someplace a little off the beaten path. ’Feast with Friends~ has become know in Tulsa as one of ~he fun-fundraisers where almost an:~hing goes and diversity is the key. ~f histo@- holds, there witt eve~tMn9 from formal black-tie dinners to backyard ba£oeques - and eveg~’thing in between. Tulsa Oktahoma~s for Human Rights is proud to be participating in this ve~" impo;lant and fun event. TOHR will be having the °DOUBLE T RANCH EXPERIENCE" and you ane all invited. Plans are undeP#ay to make this paRy a vePx" unique and creative experience, tn keeping with the ranch atmosphere expect a menu with a western flair. Mr. Troy McGoveran (the newly crowned TOHR volunteer coordinator) is allowing us to use his facilities to enjoy this evening of ente£ainment, good food, and the beautiful count~,side. The "DOUBLE T R~,JCH" (the secret is finding out what the doubb t’s stand for) is 2-i/2 acres situated ~aW of Tulsa in Osage county. The Double T Ranch Experienc~ will begin arouud 5:00 pm with dinne~ being sewed at 6:00 pro. After dinner we witl join the rest of the city at the °Desse¢~ Finate~, being held this year from 8:30 10:30 pm at the Tulsa ~ardott Southern Hil~s Hotel. I~y0u are a member of TOHR, expect to see your invention (a~ong with a map} arrive in the mait soon. ~f you are not a mem~r of TOHR and wou~d like to attend, please contact TOHR at 918o743~ 4297 as Soon as possiMe to reserve a s~ot. We do ask all who plan to ascend to PLEASE RSVP ASAP in Order to get an approximate head count. Tid<ets are a $15.00 donation for the "DouMe T Ranch Expe~ienceL ~f you are unable to attend the TONR dinner or an2 of the others in the city, van may a~end the dessert event is available for a $i000 donation at the door. AII proceeds wii! ~e given to the ~qames Project so they may continue the ;mp~4ant wod~ of displaying the @ui~t across Okiahoma and adjoining states. So mad< your calendar and p~an to atter:d ~ this s Hways an event yo~ do act waht to miss ve~};one Io#es a sac and this saie s gong to be BIG !he TONR / PF~43 annuai Fail Garage Sac s se ~}sr S~PTE~dIBER 11th I999 Pan to show up early (7-00 am} at 5303 ST 27 PLAOE~ (Da gto~ ad 27t~ Pace). ~ w bs o[~e~ b~m 7:00 am - 4:00 p;~ wth a ~c~st e~e~y fy}u haveso eths you we d keto{o~atetet e sac pe s d~op t (t~e~)off }o~ate ha Septembe 8~b. at the %~sa Gay Commu t~/Sexy cos ©enta The Center s iocsted at I307 38th ~}traet at the ec ne~ of 38th & Peods a d is open Su ay thmgh Thtsr.sday ~ssm 6:00 pm ~.~ 9:00 pm a!xd on Sa t~day~ ff~sm ~ae ~ 9:5}(} pm P accede ram the sac w be dyed equay between TONR a~d PF~-s:G~ saga~d!~ss,s of the a@ao~ ofw }do~aed he~e~nso~~4"~@ £e saes0d A e~sw e e bes@-eda See vo t~ee o S PT~i~,£ S~R 11 i999 �oo t@sa oklahomans for human rights PC Box 2687 918.7434297 the point T@sa Ok~ahomans for Human Rights secures EQUAL rights for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered communities through: As you read in the August issue of "CommunRy Hews,° Steve Hem ;elocated to Dallas for a new job oppo£unity’. Steve did great things for TOHR, the Tutsa Gay Commun}~y Services Center and the community at large. He did a fantastBjob and wiI!, I’m sure, do great things in DaJIas. J certainty wish him, and Phil, well in be@nn~ng a new chapter ~n their ~ives. Educational Resources Quality programming and support services Unifying political and social events Advocacy in legislative and legal ma~ers & Leadership in implementing social change Tulsa Oktahomans for Human Rights is a strong and growing or9anization. Since it first originated in t980, TOHR has helped show the citizens of Tulsa the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexua!, & Transgender communi~ ties are alive and strong in the ci(}0 and HE Oklahoma. Tulsa, OK !999 Board of Directors: Greg A. Gatewood - President Ken Drape - Vice President Kerry Lewis - Secretary Lynn Mostolter- Treasurer Kathy J. Dales - Member-at-large Steven J. Horn - Immediate Past President Publication of any name or photograph of any person does not ~eflect that individual’s sexual orientation. Advertising is available at reasonable rates. Please oantact TOHR at 918.743.4297 or PC Box 2687, T@sa, OK 74101 for rates and policies. Efforts are made to verify information in articles and advertising. If errors or incorrect information is published, phase notify TOHR in order for editors to c!adfy and print any necessary corrections. Subscriptions are recited (one per household) monthly. Membership in Tulsa Oktahomans for Human Rights entkles member to one year subscription of Community News. Four (4) complimentary successive issues of Community Hews are availaMe to new additions to the TOHR mailing ~Bt. Membership is then required to continue the subscription. Tulsa Ok~ahomans for Human Rights is committed to maintaining a home for our community organizations, a safe and affirming environment and a visible c@tural presence for our communiby and city in order for individuaB, to become proud members of our d verse soci~ ety. TULSA OKLAHOMAHS for HUMAN RIGHTS ~n 1996, TOHR opened the Pride Center, now the TdBa Gay Community Services Center - showing the city of TuBa that our community and our friends are witling to be visible and take a stand for equal rights. This past summer, our visibil~y increased with the most successful Pride Ce~ebration to date in Tutsa. The confrontations experienced by TOHR just getting a permit for a simpte parade, showed the need for educating the genera~ puMic about a~t of our communi~. Those confrontations and others like them also show a greater need the need for EQUAL dghts. A~though we ~ive in the United States where at~ people are created equal - we abe know that is not the case. The peopJe of the GLBT communities must be wilaing to: 1} be visibly out. He greater difference can be made in erasing hate than the sire-pie act of being out. The more peopie knew about you, the less they fear- - and fear is the main cause of hate; 2} work re, ether. AI~ peo~ ple can become just a tittte irritated with othem, and the GLBT community is no different. But, we can at! ague to disagree and then go on to more important matters. The most important factor however, is the fact that we as individuaB, social and dviJ righ~ organizations, faith communities, health services, etc are on the same side and must week cbsety together to reatize our common goal; and 3} get regis~ toted, educate yourseJf and VOTEI As Congressman Barney Frank emphasized: voting is the differen@. The polRicat parties basically pay attention to two things - money and voting. A~though all of us may not be ebb to donate targe sums of money to viabte candidates, alt of us of legaJ age, can vote. Once those basic three things are a~om@ished, then we can become a tittb c~oser to the goa~ of EQUAL rights. Of coume, these things will not happen overnight - it takes time and hard work. Time, ha~-d work, and money is where you and TOHR can come togethe~- and play an important factor in realizing the mission of achiew ng EQUAL rights Although we are all pressed for time~ especially in todays socety many peope can give an hour of wed< or ~o pe~ week (sve~ a month) to hop our community Ach ev n9 equa~ dghts s abe not easy ~t takes wod£ A~though sometimes ha~d, the wo~k you do can be very ~ewa~d~ng ~n kncwng you ha~ he~ped make a once ~n soc~ety~ The the th~ng B what eve~ 501(@3 nomp~ofit de pends on: yet do at oss or more cea~, you~ potentially tax-dedL~b e donate@as Donatons of your ~]me and money ehabe TOHR to ccs~ t~nue the p~og ares and se~4@s we p~x~vde and mo~e mpe£anfly hep a~ of us acMeve the goa~ of E@UAL dghts encourage a of you to oin the ~est d Tusa and becsame an ac~ve membe of ou community w~h merrsbe~eb p n TuBa Okahomans uman Rghts f you ~save questons o woud Re o kn{x~v a mo~ abou TO R he Tusa Gay Commsst}~ Se~s~ ~sss Cente~ or the se~s and ps’sg~ams ~e p@vde pease Roe flee o stop by t~e Cente anytme du ~’~g our hours: Snday through Th ~sday 6@ PM and Saturday Noon -~ 9 PM and t~e vo n~iexer w bxe gad to hop Aso the ~fice hours fe TOHR a~e Tuesday and Thu~Say’. ad you a~e we osme to come by a~sd d~sesss you dens or su9 es~ tons �Finaly, (you were waiting for that weren’t you) Fd like to say thank you to everyone who does so much wo#~ for TOHR and the Center - without volunteers, very little would get done. Remember, the fight for equality begins with you - and TOGETHER we can, and will win. So join us Thursday, September 9th at 7:30 pm and do your par in making Mitennium Pride an unforgettabie event for the people of Tulsa and the state of Oklahoma BUSE<>S A OXGANIZATION Grog ENNI PRID£ The weekend events of Pride ’99 were a great success. Thousands attended. [he weather was near pe~ct and al ~hose involved - from ~he Pride 99 Steering Committee to the pa~i~pants and specta:ors of ~he Parade to the Picnic attendees, vendo~s, and e ntertainers - eveq# one had a great time at the b~ggest Tulsa Pride Ce~ebraion of all t~me Community of Hope 2545 S Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 918-747-6300 House of the Holy Sp:Mt ~ainistdes 3210 #B S Nop?~ood Tutsa, OK 74104 918~224-4754 Comm~nWy UnP~adan Unive~alst Congregatlon 2545 S Yale Avenue Tulsa, QK 74114 918-749-0595 :nte~ith A~DS ~ainistdes PC Box 691438 Tulsa, OK 74169 Coancl Oak [~en’s Chorale PC Box 1062 Tulsa, OK 74104-1062 9I 8-748-3888 ~lCC United I623 N Maptewood Tulsa, OK 9t 8-838-1~I 5 Dign:ty I {ntegd~ of Tulsa PC Box 701475 Tulsa, OK 74170 918-355-3140 Names Project 3507 E Admiral Place Tulsa, OK 74115 9I 8-748-3111 Felowship Congregat:ona~ Church 2900 S Harvard Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 9! 8-747-7777 Nationat Organlzat:on fo~ Women PO BOX 14068 Tulsa OK 918-365-5658 As has been the case [he past twa years, the P[ceic wi/ be held Veterans Pall< ~tentative~y). however, a fe~ c~hanges are in store F~rst ~- the tree of the p~cn~c, tn cider to aleviate some of the nea~ orob~ems mo~efu/y), [he olcmc wil staKt at a tater time and run the n~ghf Exact times will be announc~ but w~h evemng hours more people can attend t se festivities and eveBTone can be cooler Fr~e Sp[~t Woman’s Center 918-587-4669 PC Box 9165 Tuisa OK 74157 Pride ’99 ma~!<ed the first Pride Parade in Tulsa and Miltenmum Pnae wit conlnue maline ms,oFf The Parade M/b~ held the same day as Tulsa OK Millennium Pr:de, with the neap of the entire community, can ano me bigger and better than Pr~de ’99. Planning and organizing an even: lke Tulsa pu~s on begins men:ha in advance and the hme is NOW s~aR with new years An ~naba~ kick-off meeting [or Mt[ennium PHde was held August 12th a~ the Center The fi~t thing, obviously, to b~ dec~ded is the date and here it ~s JUNE lethe :!@OO P~CN~C - VETERANS PARK ARADE - SA~E ROUTE AS 1999 Friends in UnK%7 Soc:a~ Ors. (Fuso) PO Box 8542 ~ne P~cric 8no ena The exact rou[e ~s ~o De seresmined nowes, ei. we ant~c~F a~e the same ~oute as tMs year Of ÷murse once a select~ort of a Grand ~4a~shal 9ues~ ssea~,e:s @ nave ~ee~ made ad@~ona~ events a~e £ke@ t~ ~e addec ~aweye 918-583-0438 HW EdncaSon and Recreation Center 4!38 Charles Page B~vd Tulsa. OK 74127 24 Hour HOTLgtE 583~66! I Oklahoma NARAL PC Box 702503 Tulsa. OK 74170 918~94-9585 PFLAG PC Box 52800 Tu!sa OK 74152 918-749-4901 Primetimers Tulsa Area PC Box 52118 Tulsa, OK 74152 Red Rock 1724 E 8th Street Tulsa, OK 74104 918-584-2325 RAIN 409 S Pittsburgh Tulsa. OK 74112 918-834-4195 Tutsa 3507 E Admits Tulsa, OK 74115 918-834-419-4 Tulsa Gay Co~un~ty Ser~:ces Center 1307 E 38th (mailing address: PC BOX 2687: 74101} TUiSal OK 74105 918-743-4297 Tulsa Oklahomane for H~man Rigits (TOHR} PC Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-743-4297 Tulsa Positive Advocacy Coalition (TstPac) TGSCS: 1307 E 38tn Tulsa 0K 74105 9I 8-743-4297 HW O~t~sch Proven on Education 3505 [ Tuna OK 74115 9 8-834°8378 t 307 E 38tb ,38~ 8 P~OR~A ~e r* ~ene~<~de T~sS r i649 S Man Steer 1565 S st:el dan Pea 2182 S Si-e also Road Tuna OK 74119 ~uSa, OK 74!,: T~Sa OK 7ii �FREE SPIRIT WO~’S CENTER: LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP: CALL FOR LO4]AT~ON - 7 PM CENTER CINEMA: TULSA GAY CO~UNITY SER\qCES CENTER: NIV OUTREACH PREVENTION EDUCATION (N,O P,E.): TESTING BY APPT: 9 AM~6 PM H.O,P,E : HtV TESTING BY APPT,: 9 AMB PM & NIV WALK-I~ TESTING: 6 -8 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: FELLOWSHIP: 6PM & BIBLE STUDY: 7PM RED R~K: O’RYAN YOUTH GROUP: 1824 YRS OLD 8PM ~PARtS iS BURNING~: 7:30 PM FRIENDS IN UNITY SOCIAL ORGANIZATION (FUBO) - LABOR OF LOgaE; LABOR DAY RETREAT; ~ - COR4MUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM OALL FOR LOCATION AND TIME FUSO - LABOR OF LGVE: LABOR DAY RETREAT; CALL FOR LOCATION AND TiME TULSA GAY COM~UNITY SER* VICES CENTER CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND I~MBDA #~: TULSA GAY COM~4UNITY SER~CES CENTER: PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ~N~STRIES: REVIVAL W/JOAN WAKEFORD; SNACgS: 6PM & SERVICE: 7 PM TULSA GAY COMMUNKY V~CES CENTER CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LAiR DAY RED R~K TESTING CMN~C: HIV TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM OUII - A SUPPORT FREE SPIRIT WOMAN’5 GROUP TULSA GAY COMMU- LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP: COUNCIL OAK ~4ENS CHORAUR NIT SERVICFS CENTER 730 CALL FOR LOCATION 7 PM @EHEARSAL: C~LI FOR /,~FO i PM LABOR BAY GAY & LESBIAN VOL, LEYB£LL if}: MFRiCK PARK, ZISI’ & RIV, ERSH}E 0 PM .... lIFO CAt, COMING H+O,P.E, : NtV TESTING BY APPLE 9 AMoS PM & HIV WALK4N TEST/HG 8--8 PM DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION OR GROUP HAVE SOMETR1NG GOING ON !N TOWN? EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS COMMUNITY OFHOPE:7PM GET !’1 LISTED tN TNE COMIaUNITY CALENDAR! ITS FREE! HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: FELLOWSI/P: 6PM & BIBLE STUDY: 7PM H,O,P,E,: HV TESTING BY APPT : 9 AM-8 PM & HIV WALK-IN }EST. ING: S -8 PM CONTAC [ TOHR A1 9187431297 LA~BDA AA: TULSA GAY CO~45ER~CES CENTER: 7 NO,P,E. : NIV APPT: 9 AM-B PM TES11NG BY SHA~A~N (19 243.11SB LIVE & LET Lt~ AA: COMMUNKY OF HOPE 7 PM R/VEILANES IOWLINO CENYIR 871/ S LEWIS 645 PM LOSS OF A LOVE" SUP~;~RT MUN~TY CROUPs TULSA GAY COMMU. PM ~LLENN~UM PRIDE: PLANNING ~EETIN@; TULSA GAY COM~Uo NITY SER’~qCES CENTER 7:30 N1TY SERVICES CENTER 7 PM PM TULSA GAY CO~@}4UNITY SEE, S~RVANO{- O~ {ABOR DAY H/V TESTING BY RED R[~K TULBA GAY COM£4UNKY BER VICES CENTER 58 PM YOUTH DROP4N: TULSA GAY CO~£~RUN~TY SERVICES CENTER: 2:30 5 PM 12 CENTER CINEMA: TULSA GAY COMMUNKY SERVICES CENTER: WELVET GOt.DMfNF2 7:30 PM 13 RED ROCK TESTIN@ CUNIC: I--IV TESTING 5 PM -8 PM RED ROCK: ORYAN YOUTH GROUP: 18-24 YRS OLD: 6 PM NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WO~EN {NOW} TULSA GAY OF �FREE SPIRIT WOMAN’S CENTER: LESBIAN COMIHG OUT GROUP: CALL FOR LOCABON ~ [ PM CENTER CINEIIA: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CEN’[ER: "WIGSTOCKN 7:30 PM HII N.OP.E. APPI : 9 AM-I PM H.O.P.E HIV TESTING BY APPT u AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING’ 6 -#~ PM TESftNG BY HOUSE OI THE HOLY SPIRIT ~INISTRIES FELLOWSHI: 6PI & B BLE STUDY 7PM ~MBBA AA: TULSA GAY SERVICES CENTER *’LESBIAN CONNECTION": A NEW TOHR PROGRAM; ORGANIZATIONAL IIEETING, SCREENING OF "FIRE" & FUTURE EVENTS PLANNING: TULSA GAY COI£~UNITY SIRVICES CENTER: 7 PM AA - COMMIJNtt’Y OF tIOPE: 630 PM NOUSE OF TIIE HOLY SPIRR" #THNISTR~ES : PRAISE & PRAYER S PM HIV TESTING BY TULSA GAY BO~UN~TY SER~ VICES CENTER: 4-8 PM RE[ R(~3K O’RYAN YOUTH GROUP t8-24YR8 OLD 8PM 7 LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COMIUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 5:30 PM LEAVE FROM EIEGLER RARK ~3~3 W 4’~L HELMET & WATER ~ 9TTLE RECO~Y~ENDED 6 PM OK SPOKE CLUB: LONG RIDE, 20 MILES OR LONGER, KATY PATH, LEAVE FROM ZIEGLER PARK (3903 W 4TN), NELMET & WATER BONLE REQDIRED: AM I%UNITY PM REE R{~K TESTINQ CLINIC: FlY :STING S P~J~ ~ ~ CALL FOR L~AT~ON - 7 PM TEE-lING ~’~= =" J IV WALKdN TEST/ ’CHER - L£dE IN CONCERTt 7:30 PM BY APPT: 9 AM-S PM E~OTIONS ANONYMOUS COMMUNITY OF HOPE 7 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ~INISTRIES: FELLOWSHIP EPM ~* BIBLE STUDY 7PM LOW.,.-’" ~]ERVK,~/~ C~NTER SUPER1 7 WA~ TO AD~RTISE tN THE CO~UNITY NEWS? REACH OVER 400 NONES & BUSINESSES DIRECT BY MAIL LA~BDA AA: ~ULSA GAY CO~MUNITY SERWCES CENTER 7 PM CONTACT TOHR AT 918,743.4297 FOR INFORMATION AND ADVERTISING RATES N.O.P.E: HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TEST. ING 6 -8 PM RED ROCK. O’RYAN GROUP /8-24YRS OLD DINNER @ 8 PN FEAST WITH FRIENDS DINNER PARlIES & DESSERT FINALE DESSERi @ YOUTF 6PM OK SPOKE CLUB SHORT LEI~ SURE RIDE. 5 MILES, KATY PAYH, I.EAVE FROM ZIEGLFR PARV @903 W 4TNL HELMET & WATER BOTTLE RECOMMENDED 6 PM RED ROCK [ESTING CLINIC TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM COMIIUNIY OF IIOPE COI~ING OUT! - A SUPPORT GROUI TULSA @AT COMmUo NTY SERVICES CENTER: 7:~ : HIV TESTING BY APPT,: 9 AM-S PM & HIV WALKdN LAN/BBA BOWLING . AGLE: RIVERLANES BOW. NG MONBAY NIGH[ FOOTBALL SPOBTS NIGHT - :TULSA GAY COMMUNI~ T SERVICES CINT~SR: BHAY: FELI OWS IP CONGIB{IGA RONAI BHLRCH: 730 PM LW[’: & LET LIVE AA: COMMU/IY OF HOPE: 7PM LOSS OF A LOVE" SUPPORT ,GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNI[Y SERVICES CENTER: 7 PM HIV °[ESTING BY RED ROCK; TULSA GAY COMNUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 58 PM YOUTH BROPSN: TULSA GAY COI%{~SUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 2 S’i0 -- 5 PM HIV FREE SPIRIT ~O~AN’S CENTER: LESBL~ CO~I!NG OUT GROUP: CALL FOR LOX}ATION - 7 PM CENTER CINEMA: TULSA GAY CO~UNtTY SERVICES CENTER: "GREEN PLAID SHIRT": 7:30 PM H,O,P,E. : H/V APPT.: 9 AM-S PM BY E~OTIONS ANONYMOUS (EA): COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 7 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: FELLOWSHIP: 6PM & BIBLE S1UDY: 7PM N,O.P.E : FlY TESTING BY APPT: 9 AM-S PM & NIV WALKdN TEST tNG: 6 -8 PM LAMBDA AA; TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERWOIS CENTER 7 PM RED ROCK: O’RYAN GRONP: 18-24 YRS OLD TESTING OK SPOKE CLUB: SHORT LEISURE RIDE, 5 MILES, KATY PATH, LEAVE FROM ZtEGLER PARK (394Y3 W 4TH); HELMET & WATER BOTTLE RECOMMENDED: 6 PM RED R~K TESTING CUNIC: HIV TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM YOUTII 6 PM DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION OR BARS AND CLUB INFORMATION GROUP HAVE SOMETHING GO- i ON ON-GOING AND SPECIAL tNG ON IN TOWN? EVENTS ARE NOW ON THE ’COMMUNITY CLUB CALENDAR" GE"t: !T L!STED IN THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR! IT’S FREE! WART TO ADVERTISE IN TNE COMMUNITY NEWS? REACH OVER 400 HOMES & HESSES DIRECT [BY MAlL CONTACT TOHR AT 918,743,4297 FOR INFORMATION AND ADVERTISING RAIES �Tired of spending your hard-earned money at places which are unfriendly or even hostite to the GLBT community? Let your fingers do the walking to the businesses and organizations who are eager to reach out to you. TOHR is currently putting together the first annuN CommUNlPf" Pages for distribution at the beginning of the new year. Atl profits wil be used to continue and expand the services provided by TOHR and the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. Anyone interested in listing or advertiNng in the CommUNITY Pages is encou[-aged to submit their names, addresses, e-mail or web site addresses, and telephone numbers to to Kerry Lewis do TOHR, POB 2687, Tulsa 74101 or by e-mai at pride_center@yahoo.com. Advertising space and graphic design are available at reasonable rates. Home Thornier Stereo Wiring and Set-Up Don’t put it off any longer! In wall wiring & speakers Framed, or existing home Free estimates Credit Cards accepted 9t8.585-1644 The TOHR September Board meeting will be held SUNDAY; SEPTENBER 12, 1999 at 2:00 pm a the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. As always, board meetings are open to the public, except during executive sessions, and are your chance to learn more about business of TOHR. Septembe~s NONTHLY NENBBRSN[P NEETING wil! be a little different. The Community meeting Wil be held SEPTENBER 14th at 6:30 pm at the Center with the monthly membership meet!rig immediately after the Community meeting. The membership meeting should begin at proximately 8:30 pm and while we ha~e some important business to conduct, the meeting will, hopefuly, be shoA. As always during the membership m~eting we wit! have a sho~ business session updating membe~ on the progress TOHR is making. We will be forming the nominating committee this month. The bylaws require us to form the nominating commF~ee for neA years executive committee. The nominating committee wit be setected by ballot. The membership meetings are a very impo~ant facet in the organization. This is the time and place to get and stay informed about the projects planned for the future ~ and the programs being planned for the coming year are going to ~e very informative. Also, as TOHR Continues to grow (we currently have over 200 members - and counting) a quorum of 10% of those members living in Tulsa is required to conduct business, so plan to attend and make the most of you~ TOHR membership. Just in else you missed the Faii ~Oitei by lie c!iicil Oak Men’s Chorale with spe~ai guests Poste V0ces fern Oalas ~ you tossed a great co~tce£. COMC s a great asset to the Tuna GLBT communt/ and f yo hay ot hia~d them ~go0 thei rse£ conce ~: ~4ovembek Also. thank you to ,~,.~=_= ,~ the donation of the book Don’t Be Afad An~more to the Nacy McDona d Ra nbow Lbra®- [s honor of Posit ve Vo~es OHR "°,°° PPLA,~:~ AL~ t~A .. 4 PM - ,sh SALE ��~n order to better serve the women of our community, Tulsa OMahomarts for Human Rights invites al! interested Lesbian and Bisexual women to a new program just for women, LESBIAN CONNEOT~OH. The program kicks off Friday, September 17th at 7:00 pm at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center located at 1307 E 38th Street (38th & Peoria). =Discover Yourself’ will be held in conjunction with the Film Festiva~ on SATURDAY; OCTOBER 9th, 1999 and run from Noon to 6:00 pro. The evening wilt conctude with a non-alcoholic dance and party for the under 21 crowd at the Center from 9:00 pm - ?. tf you would like to be a part of this unique event for the people of Tulsa, please feel free to contact TOHR at 918-743-4297 during weekday evenings from 6:00 - 9:00 pro. This first meeting will include a short organizational meeting, refreshments, a screening of the film "Fire" and some future events planning. "FIRE" is the story of Radha, a woman in a barren, arranged marriage. Her life takes an irresistible turn when her beautiful sister-in-taw seeks to free herself from the confines of her loveless mardage and into the embrace of Radha. This film has been banned in India because of its Lesbian content. ~f you received a flyer / questionnaire with your newsletter, please fit it out and return to TOHR, PC Box 2687; Tulsa, OK 74101. tf you do F A/across the United States, GLBT film festivals a~e being held to encourage artistic expi~ssion as well as giving ever!one a chance to see fi~ms that lhey normally wouldn’t have the chance to see. T@sa wit have ~ts own "Sundancd’ (with a Out Fair. wil include films that preqous~y have not been shown in the Tulsa area or are not avaAable on video° The festival wi/begin on Thursday, October 7th with the first fitm to be shown at 7:30 pm @rues are tentaive~ and possibly a second film. Friday evening witl include 2 more fi~ms (to be determined) and be an e×~ellent w~ y to kick off the weekend. There wil be additiona! films mos[ of the afternoon on Saturday the 9th and the grand finate film that Make sure and check the "Community Calendar" and the "Community Club CalendaP for events for the month of September. Events in the coming months wil be added also as the calendars grow and spaca permits. However, below is a lsting of some events coming in the next few months: WALK FOR UFE ’99 7th Annua~ Tulsa AIDS Watk OCTOBER 2nd, t999 VETERANS PARK - 9:00 am TOHR 1st ANNUAL F~L~a FESTIVAL OCTOBER 7, 8 & 9, I999 TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER - 7:30 pm nightly "D~SOOVER YOURSELF~’ - TOHR 1st ANNUAL CO~NG OUT FAiR OCTOBER 9. 1999 TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER - NOON - 6 pm COUNCIL OAK ~aEN’S CHORAL E - "A Counct Oak Christmas" HOVEMBER 19 & 20, 1999 TULSA PAC - JOHN H. W~LL~AMS THEATRE - 8:00 pm N~GHTLY TORR HOLIDAY HOarSE TOUR DECEMBER 18. 1999 ALL AROUND TULSA - SOME FABULOUS DECOR~ATED HOMES CO~UN~Pf HOLIDAY D~HNER & SILENT AUCTION DECEMBER 1 t. I999 DINNER - T!ME & PLACE TO BE A~ INOUNCED SILENT AUCTION: TULSA GAY COMMUNFP( SERVICES CENTER you~ o@an~zaion has somethm9 comiF, ] up m the r’.,e~s few months, mBl~:e sure ~nd come ~" the ]u!sa Gay Community Servioss 3ent6r get m the October ~ssde of =Commbh iX Hes~s’ cs OUI �~is exp~sion will me~ a whole ~ew look~ ~e dedicated ~o giv~g back ~o ~he co~_~ib~ wha~ ~hey have give~ ww of YOUR suppo~ ~d appseciado~ �I 2 3 4 $2 SMALL PITCHERS: 2-4 PM Y $2 FIRST GL#~SS & $50 REFILLS; 4-8 PM I JUKEBOX - YOUR CHOICE ALL DAY & NIGHT / MALE )ANCER THE STAR CATIA LEE LOVE WI MID ~S~EK M~ADAMS SHC@~ FLUS 5 7 PM / $2 FIRST GLASS & $ 50 REFILLS: 4-8 PM / CATIA L£E 8 9 11 RENEGADES 52 SM~ALL PITCHERS; 24 PM Y $2 FIRST GLASS & $.5@ RENEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS: 24 PM Y $2 FIRST GLASS & $50 $2 S~ALL PITCHERS: 2-4 PM / $2 FIRST GLASS & $ 50 RE- PM THE STAR TNE STORM SUPER SUNDAY STAR SHOW: 12i I3 RENEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS: 24 PM / ~ FIRST GLASS & $50 14 151 I6 17 18 TNE STORM "DANCE YOUR ASS C&F~ WI DJ "MOTHER* TUCKER & LIGHTS 19 20 22 24 �INVEST lba EQUALITY! Originating in 1980 and recognized as Oklahoma’s o~dest Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexua~ and Transgender civit rights organization, Tulsa Ok~ahomans for Human Rights has a histop/of contributing to and ~eading the GLBT community in Tulsa and the NE Oklahoma area. Achieving EQUAL rights is the primal, mission of T@sa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) and working with like-minded individuals and organizations, the dream of equality can be achieved. As we come together to focus our efforts to work as one, TOHR continues to be a willing leader and participant in every aspect of the fight for equality. Equality begins with E_DUCAT~ON. Educating the public is one of the key issues TOHR focuses on in order to overcome, sometimes hostile public opinion and perceptions. The TOHR Speakers Bureau was a success in beginning the ~ong process of understanding and can be. once again, a source of Pride for all of us. Events such as the TOHR so-sponsored "Matthew Shepard Memodat Service" last October a~so was an educational tool in showing the need for hate crime legislation. The Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library, in the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center and our- most recent addition to our educational resources, is an excellent place for Tulsans to learn more about our histoll and c@ture, as we~ as planning for our future. cacy in legislative and legal matters is yet another way TOHR continues the battle for equality. LEADERSHIP. Social to Political - TOHR is on ~he front iines. The board of directors, members and volunteers provide the man-hours and dedication tea @red to turn dreams into reatity. The city council controversy surrounding PRIDE ’99 is the most recent example of the adversibi that can be overcome, as well as respect gained, when we step forvzard, speak up and provide the leadership required to get the job done. From its inception, TOHR has been at the forefront of the fight for equali~. We have educated ourselves in order to gain understanding in the public. TOHR saw and me~ the needs of our communities’ health and continues the journey in cooperation and education. TOHR began, operates and will continue the Tutsa Gay Community Services Center and it’s programs, all being a focal point for our community. TOHR does and continues to provide the ~eadership in al~ aspects of achieving equality socially to politically; recognizing the diversity in our community whi~e knowing unib/must be forged to achieve the ultimate goal of EQUALITY. The fight for equality does begin with you; however, TOGETHER we can and wi& win. TOHR MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION THE VOICE OF JUSTICE JUST GOT LOUDER! In a[[ organizations ano businesses, ~UAUTY is necessary to ensure suo~ss and gro,~4h. TOHR provides the quality programs and services sur community needs in order to focus on the goal of equality. The Tuba Gay Communi~ Services Center. (formerly the Pride Center) is a prc ~ram of TOHR that is the focal point of activity for the Gay, Lesbian, Bi~sexual and Transgender community in S-ulsa and the surrounding areas The "Centeff hosts numerous weekly and montMy organization meetings, as we~i as being home to ~he oMces of TOHR. "Coming OaF - a support group for individuals beginning the often diMc@t and iife~ong process of "coming out" is one of our most suc£essfW programs. Heatth ~ssues. a concern for all were addressed by TOHR with STD screenings in the early 1980%. The advent of HlV and AIDS galvanized the need fc- addiflona~ sePvices and H.O.P.E. was born. Once a pro- S~GN UP 0 1 WANT TO HELP TOHR ~N THE FIGHT FOR NA#aE &DDRESS CITY ZP STATE NOVAE PHON£ WOULD MKE TO JO~b~ OR REJO~#~ TOHR !75 ~[B are received per month with health info~ation. [ega~ referrals, sommunity organization info~ation, bar infom~ation, etc. provided to the ~Iler by our volunteers who man the information ~ine. While diversity is a valuable asset..~N[~¢ is achieved by TOHR through speca e ~nts in socia~ ant political se~ings ~n p~st !’ears the TOHR sscnsored Southwest ~nv~tat~ona~ Soflba~ Toumamenf’ bmugM people [~om acoss the nat~on to ou~ c~ty. TOHR Fo~es paraded ant w@ H~ce EDUCATION LEVEL (student): $t0.00 / year QUA~.lP{ LEVEL (individuab: $25.00 / year UNITY LEVEL ( ~ousehNdY ~40.00 / } ear ADVOCATE LEVEL to ~an:.zatios r 860.00 vea~ i-i LEVEL-sus~am~rtg): Sl0Q00 / vea~ i~ monthly remir~ae~s for the ~m#sum o~ As evders~4 Ias ears ~B12tl #DVOCACY n easat~e ssue- : i°-i $ WAHT TO @AHE ~- O~4E T~SE PLEDGE N THF ABoSOUNT OF q~ ~ @TAMS ASAP s ~O VO~UNY~ER Picas cor~{ao. ,.~n~ ~ equai%o Yoh~ntee~s t san ~e~i ~ fhe are ne~#u~ :o~ e va~ eb~ 5~ un ~w~pObtUts ten �tuisa ok~ahomans for human ~hts F,ost oflqce box 2687 Tulsa, Oklaboma 74103 9t 8.743.4297 918.712.2458 (fax) pride_center@yahoo.corn I � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/af39dfc3cf9ef4d039556964451cfdfd.pdf e575236318700af6f29bae8e8b7d5510 PDF Text Text ULSA OKLAHOMANS Pride ’99 ® Huge Success A huge thank you goes out to the entire or HUMAN RIGHTS communky for their support of this year’s Pride celebration. Several factors no doubt contributed to the great turnout %r this year’s events: the tst Pride There were lots of great entries in the parade, including Best Float wiuners, the Gay Volleyball League, and Best Marching Unk, the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Gay & Lesbian Alliance. Parade in Tulsa; Congressman Barney Frank as the Grand Marshal and Featured Speaker; and ~he controversy caused by d~e Tulsa City Counci! and the usual sla~e of pro~cstors. turnou[~ eve- ryone seemed to have a great dine this year. We thought last year’s Pic- OKO ~i~÷ ~a~aI÷ nic was a feat to pu!l off, but dis year exceeded our expectations AND the su]ts from last year. Star@~g the day ~vkh the picnic a~- 10:00 AM ted by Grand Marshal Bar,~ev here scores o~~ ,.valkers. Few o{ our crk~cs >eccd the ore- 1,000 pa cpa~s ~n The Picnic kicked off earlier than planned at 11:00 AM and was in full swing by Noon, when Congressman Frank spoke. The entertainment for the day was phenomenal . The variety of the booths was terrific. Evewone had an opportunity to really enjoy the day. Luckily the weather held out and, a!though a litde muggy, k turned out to be a great day for a picnic. Turnout for this year’s picnic is estimated at 2,000 to 2,500. The Pride weekend kicked off with a showing of "Stonewall" on Thursday night at the Tulsa Community Services Center. More thm~ 30 pet)p!e tur~ed out for the sho’,vh~g, despke ah’- e >o ~de b} i20 o:> o<~ Pide carqed s ag’x>of , iLers, Loo< b" ) t; , �(Cotztimted f’om page A "Success ") Rick hiartin put in a lot of: work over many months to male Attendance at the dinner was estimated at 200, V1P reception attendance at 85. the events happen. ! really appreciate everything the two of you did to make this year happen! Paul Barby came in as chair of the Pride Dinner at a vers A final event for the weekend was held at Fellowship Congregational Church on Sunday morning. The Interfaith Prayer Breakfast was co-hosted by TOHR and the Parish Church of St. Jerome. Turnout was good for the breakfast but, unfortunately, Congressman Frank had to leave Tulsa before the breakfast even started, due to a schedule change. The breakfast still al!owed the faith communities of Tulsa to come together in a common pursuit. Again, thank you to the entire Tulsa community for the support of this year’s Pride events. If we continue to work together in this way, there is nothing that we can’t accomplish. Thank You’s F om the P ÷sid÷nt What can I say? This was an incredible year for Pride. So many people are responsible for so many things that took place during the weekend, l’m sure I will forget someone. if ! do, please do not take it personally. Let me know and i will be sure to correct the omission. First o~ all, t’d like to recognize the two people to whom awards were at the Picnic: TOHR Volunteer of the Year \ward for 1998-99 ~vas give,~ to Tim Gillean. Tim has given so mud~ to TOHR over the last year, that there was no qt~estion fix" the board in deciding this a~ard. "Fhani Fern Fire, i>r nil Four hard late date and helped to organize a great es. e,ing. Thanks all your hard work! Father Rick Holtingsworth took over as chair of the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast less than a month before the event and organized an outstanding event. Your hard work is greatl) appreciated! Kris Kohl deserves so much recognition %r organizing de entertainment for the Picnic. it was not an easy task but Kris came through wkh style and flair. Thank )’ou Kris~ TOHR Board Members Greg Gatev,’ood and Kerry Lewi~ deserve a lot of credit for the work they pt~.t in on the P~ice events this year. Without their efforts, a lot of things not have gotten done, including the TOHR float, thank.,, guys, for a!l the dine and efl%rt you put in. You vcent above and beyond in everything that you did! I’OHR Board Members Lynn Mostoller, Kaths Dales and Ken Draper also gave a lot of themsehes to make sure everything went wkhout a hitch. I appreciate all of your hard work! Others making a tremendous contribution to the Picnic and Parade were (in no particular order): Robin Leach, A1elod,, Wittman, Mark Barnard, Michad Davies, "Ire McGoveran, Fernando Este, Mark Humes, Alichael Smith, Kathy McKnight, B. J. Medley a,~d Wa!t Rockabrand. :\uothe" set of people ssere instrumental in pulling Dimmer: htartba Har&Nck, ..ack ’Vallace Ken Southa£ Alkc ~elt S>agc ;~d Tcr>. �(ConAmtedj?om page 2, "Than,’@ ’) Chorale, MCC United, PFLAG Tulsa, and Parish Church of St. Jerome. Again, thank you to all that helped with this ),ear’s Pride. Without your help, it would not have happened. ~teve Cong ÷ssman Frank ~®s Much to Say Congressman Barney Frank spoke at both the Pride Picnic and the Black-Tie (optional) Dinner that followed on Sam> day evening. Congressman Frank had much to say at both events, but there are a couple of points that are most important. First of all, he made the point at both events that the one @_dng of utmost importance is that we all be registered to vote, first of all, and that we follow through and actually vote in every election. That is the way that we make our voices heard most efficctively. And the voting doesn’t just count once every otb.er yea," or every fore" years. We have to vote in each and every election from the City Council al! the way to the Presidency. The second point is very much related to the first. We must become active participants in tl~e legislative process. -We have to be organized and actively contact our legislators and other elected officials. Other groups, including the Naaloh!! Rifle Association (N~k) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) have already recognized dis importance and are know for organizing and executing e~)ctive letter-writing and phone call campaigns to influeace tegis!atioa. Ga}, Lesbian, Bisexual aad Transgender people have ~he same abiikv and oppommity change i). the co~mtr), tf e all o’k togetLe< TOHR Meetings fo~ July The July Membership Meeting for TOHR is scheduled fbr Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at 7:30 PM. We will be discussing the results of the Pride ’99 Events, forming a committee to look at real estate i:! options, and discussing future for TOHR, including a Coming Out Film F’estival the weekend prior to Coning Out Day (October 1t) culminating in a Dance & Party. We will also be discussing the Holiday Dinner & Silent Auction scheduled for the beginning of December. The TOHR Board Meeting for July is being moved this month due to scheduling conflicts. This month’s Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 1999 at 6:00 prior to the Membership Meeting. tf necessary, the meeting will be continued after the Membership Meeting. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays promotes the health and well-being of g~-<< lesbian and bisexual persons their ~dc i~ dA fkmilies ~nd ~:iends through: support, to cope with an adverse No~ is the ti~e i\;" ~:!e GLBT Co r~ >unit~ in iulsa to >ull t< e:ie= TOHR is a~ :%~a-Azti n scr,,i f( the entire society; educatbn to cnli~hte-~ ;~-~ " �: ATTENTION GAY AN© LESB N COUPLES tN THE TULSA AREA XZou are invited to )oin other Gay and Lesbiaa couples in the formation of a couples group in Tulsa. This is your oppormnky to meet and know o~her couples, giving us a ~eelin~ o~ a "~utsa Family" We will mee~ once a month %r a "po~ luck dinner" (usually with a %n theme) by (818} O~88-’TgVg a hostin~ and co-host couple. Anyone can participate that is a~ least t8 years of age participating in an ongoing same gender illonogfl~lOUS relationship. We ~ill provide a social, educational and humanitarian %rum %r ~ay and lesbian couples. We will also promote ~he validity of same gender relationships and endorse the gay couples and lesbian couples as socially responsible units. privacy oJ: all couples. We respect the Name and other in%rmadon abou~ member couples will not be published or released except to o~her members. Ii: you would like ~o meet other fun and interesti~g couples co~atact: Tim Van Meter or Larry Ftanagan (918) 745-9 ! 19 Sunday- Friday 6:00 to 9:00 Saturday; 12:00 - 9:00 Tuba’s largest selection of "pride" Tel: (918) 743d297 ! 0:45 am Sunday 7:00 p~m Wednesday 6:00 pm Saturday 32 0 S No.rood f~B ��A psychology doctoral student who is studying at the illinois School of Professional Psychology is conducing a research project and needs your help. He is investigating the attitudes and feelings of gay men toward their appearance and body. This project is intended to help gain a better understanding of the role of appearance and body image in lives of ~a) men. This study is his doctoral dissertation. He is asking self-identified g~ma!e~ who are at legist 18 years of ~, to participle.re in his study. Complete confidentiality is assured. Should you decide to participate, you wit! be mailed a demographic information sheet and 4 additional shor~ questionnaires which will take about 25 minutes to complete. Participants in the proiect will have the opportunity ~o have their names entered into a raffle to win $!00 ii)r their time. However, you should understand that you will receive no guaranteed financial benefit from this research. Upon completion of the project, a summary of the results wil! be made available to individual participants, if they so desire. "t’he directions to obtain the results are included in the sm’vey package. To participate or m receive £urther infon~nation, please contact C. Berry at P.O. Box 13288 Chicago, IL 60613; or by e-mail ar ~7@iz)mjocr~;;~o/.com oi" by phone (toll Dee) at (888) 422-(/320 (PIN t 358). 747-6300 2545 S Yale Ave 74114 Communib£ ~nitarian ~niversalist Con 749-0595 2545 S Yale Ave 74114 Council Oak blen’s Chorale 585-2662 P O Box 1062 74104 of Tulsa ~nity / ~n 355-3140 P O Box 701475 74170 ona~ Church Fe~owsh 747-7777 2900 S Harvard Ave 74114 Free S~rit Woman’s Center 587~4669 H~V Education & Recreation Center 4!38 Charles Page Btvd 74127 HIV Outreach Prevention Education 834~8378 3503E Adm~a~ 74115 House of the H ~t 224-4754 3210#B S No~-wood 74104 ~nterfa~th A~DS M~n~str~es 4382437 ~ O Box. 691438 74169 ~SOC U ted 83817!5 1623 N Map~ewood Nat~ona~ Oniaa~~ zat~on fo Wome 365-5658 P O Box 14008 74159 oke Cub P O Box 9!65 74157 Oklahoma NAiL 494-9585 P O Box 702503 74170 PFLAG 749-4901 P O Box 52800 74152 Parish Church of St Jerome 582-3088 205 W King 74106 PrimeTimers P O Box52!18 74152 Red Rock 584-2325 1724 E 8th Street 74104 ~ionat AIDS ~nterfaith Networ 8344 t 95 409 S Pittsburg 74112 585-3405 1649 S Main 74119 The Storm 2182 S Sheridan 74112 Tulsa C~AoR EoS~ 834-4194 3507 Admira 74115 Tulsa Gay~onnmunit~L Se~w ces Cente! 7434297 1307 E 38th Street 74. 05 ~ ~ 4~- ~s- P O Box 2687 7,-, 0 Tulsa Ok~ahomans 7434297 P O Box 9,’o>~ 7410f Tusa Postve Advocacy Ooa ton 7434297 ?-GCSC 307 ?~Z~ sa Or~ form/ eather See~se s Assoc TU L~SA ~ 838~i222 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ecfa64a5e6206e5736a5c9b53fe153e3.pdf 7b88a86f34335f6413418f6eb537e466 PDF Text Text TULSAOKLAHOMANS Pdd÷ ’99: Pddef@ Past°°° Pow÷ @ Future! The annual Pride cdebradon grows this added to the traditional Pride Picnic. This marks d~c I8m year that the Picnic has been held in Tulsa. This ~s the first year, however, for a Pride Parade in T@sa. Okbhoma City has had its own parade ?for many years, bu~ k wasnk until 2 years ag® that T@sa even had a Pride wkh 30 participants ~o g® abng wkh d~e Picnic. Last year’s March drew ~roximamly 200 people t® sh®w thch" bek}re the Picnic. This year, we wanted a fuH-ou~ Parade. year With. additional activities t® get Barney Frank, oper@ gay U.S. gressman from Massachusetts, to Tuisa as Grand Marsha~ of the Parade mad fca~ tared speaker at @c Picnic. To dose ou~ the day, Rep. Frank w[l! bc the kcynotc speaker at a [Jack-tic (optionab dimacr being held ®n Saturday evening. Abo ~eatured as part of dae weekend be an hKerfakh Prayer Brcald%s~ Sunday morning, again whh Rcp. Frank as the guesL "Nacre wilt also Be a Thursday night Center Cinema showing of the feature f~tm 57oneU-w/7 co®ccnaing the Icge~dary Stonewal! riots in 1969 New York City; and PFLA(} has tcntadvdy plamaed a Family Picnic oa the There are feature articles abou~ each of the planned actividcs ~%r the weeke~ad ha this issue. �(Continued from p~ge I, "Permit 18 Annu® Pdde Picnic A week of media frenzy f~ailmved during which TOHR k be known thaL K the Cky Coundi ~ai~ed ~o approve permit, we would ~le a lawsuit against ~he Cky. The measure was considered at ~he May 20 Council meeting, despke d~e abseuce n~ Anna Falling (a voca~ opponent o~ approving d~e pcrmkL F~ve persons spoke agah~st approving d~e mit (all cited opposition m our "lKes@e") and three spoke fin" apprnvat. After hearing everyone speak, it was advised that the approval was only ~n" the dosing of the streets and had nothing to do with the nature of the event. Darts Hall motioned Dn" approwd of the permit, but took a mnment to get m her two-cents. At the end nf her diatribe, Ha!l commented dm~ she hoped ~hat the Parade organizers were ready to stand before Gnd for ~heir sins as they are for their Parade, nnce again bringing religinn in where k does no~ belong. Pringle seconded the mndnn, adding his comments as wdh but making a good point in saying that dm average time for su’cct closings is two honrs (we were requesting two and a halfX The board uaafimously approved dae permit, upholding the P~ Amendment to the Constitution Right of Free Speech. Also considered the same night by the City Coundt was a 20-minute street closing k~r a ~]rewnrks display Drillers gamc. The approva~ ti)r dais permk went through dac entire city process in 2 days, where dae Parade permit tnok over 4 mond~s. 747°6300 2e~5 s Ya!e Ave 74114 tadan Universalist Coo 2545 S Yae Ave 74I 14 Coec! Oak Men’s Chorale P O Box !062 74104 of Tusa P O Box 701475 74170 749-0595 585°2662 3554140 747~7777 2900 S Haward Ave 74114 omans Center ?~V Kduca on & Recrea on Cente~ 4138 Chades Page Bird 74127 H/V Out~each P erect on Ed cwon 3503 8 Admra 74115 Ho seo~theHo~?dt Mnst es 32t0 #B S Nesuood 74104 r~teda th ADS M n sir es P O Box 691438 74169 MCC U~ ted I623 N Map ewood Na terra O~qan[za o<~ for Wome P Q Box 14068 74159 C~k ~s>oke Cub POBo 9 ~!}5 74~87 587=4669 834~8378 224-4754 438~2437 838d715 i 365~5658 This year’s Pride Picnic should prove to be the best yet! This year% Picnic is planned on Saturday, June 12, 1999, Noon - 5:00 PM, at Vv~erans Park, ske of ~as~ year’s Picnic. The picnic wi11 kick off a~ aces foIlowing the /U ever Pride Parade in Tulsa. There will be music, entertainment, drinks, %od, in%rmation, pride mcrchandise~ volleyball and lots to en}oy. Bud Light is the exclusive malt beverage sponsor of this year’s Picnic and is providing a large festival tent to furnish shade %r Picnic attendees, the stage k)r the speakers arid entertainers, lots of beer, and their £amous 20 fbot inflatable beer can. ID’s wil! be checked at the picnic, if you want to drink beer, at which time we will be asking %r a $5 donsdon to go toward £~ture Pride celebrations and back to the Once you’ve got yo~r bracelet confirming ynur age, you can have as much beer as you want, as long as (Contim~ed on page & see "Pi~vdc ") Oklahoma NARAL P O BoXT02503 74170 PPLAG P O Be>. 52800 74152 Parsh Church of St Jerome 205 W Kr~.9 74106 Tuisa Gay Commun b£ Sew cos Center I307 E 38th Street 74105 Maing Address: P O Be> 2687 74101 PdmeT mers POBo 52118 74152 Red Rock 1724 K 8th Steer 74104 ~ooa ADS n erfath Heb~v 409 S Pts ~r9 741 I2 Reneqades lOS9 s Man 7-4Ii The Storm 2182 S She dm~ 74112 Tusa CARKS. 3507 Adm~ 74115 Tus~ Ok a omar, s for Ht:ma P O Box 2687 74101 T~4sa Pos t ve Adv TGCSC 1307 E 38h St 74105 Tusa U~s ore’> ea~se~ Seekers Assoc TOLSA} 494@585 7494901 582~3088 7434297 584~2325 834~4195 685~3405 835°2376 834~4194 7434297 7434297 838d222 �As a ldckoff fur this year’s Pr~de F’csdvi~ des, a showing of the feature film ; Sroneu,aH is planned Thursday, June 1999, 7:30 ;at the Community "l"ulsa Gay Serv- ices The Center. ~tm {s a &mumenmry-drama focusing o~ the ~egendary Stonewall R~0ts i~June 1969: The riots arc Widely considered to be t~d }tart of the Gay Liberation movement that continues toffAs day. After years of oppression by the New York CiV police; with numerous arrests for }ust being themselves, the;cliemete of the S~onewaH Bar re£~sed to be Join us for this gtimpse of history being nmdc and, if you haven’~ been there abeady, explore dae Gay Communhy Center and see wha~ k can do for yon. The Cemer is h> cared at !307 E 3Sth Street, 3Sa’ & Peoria, in the hear~ of Brookside. The showing of ~’o~c~<~i] is part of the ongoing (;-;~w C/n~,m~ series every Thursday, 7:30 PM at the Communky Cen~cr. CaI! 743-4297 for more in%rmation. with the carrying of a 15’ X 90’ rainbow flag down thc middle the street by a group of v,’alkcrs. ~f )’ou’d Hke to im~p wM~ carrying the flag, call 743-4297 to sign up. Also, cx-mHitary persom~cl from all branches are being recrukcd to lead the Para de in a cobr guard. Parade participants and onbokers alike arc asked to park at Vetc tans Park and ride a shuttle to the (;ommunity Center, unless wmr vehicle b being used in the Parade. The shutde will run from AM to 12:00 PM and vdl] carr), passengers in both directions. This wilt ease the parking problem in the Brooks{de area and your car will abeady be at Veterans Park so you can enjoy the Picnic for the rest of the day. Pride & Power: An Evening wih The Hon®r b e Barney Frank This year’s Pride cdcbration marks the inclusion of a black-tie (optional) dinnet-gala at the (h’cc~wood Cuhur:A Center, 322 N. Grecnwood, wid~ Rcp. Frank as keynote speaker. "Pride & Power: Au Evening With the Honorabk Barney Frank" begins at 7:00 PM wkh ~,,vo cocktail receptions, followed by the dhmer at S:O0 PM. Tickets to t}~e dinner are $50.00 per person, wkh sponsorships avail able starting at $250.00. One of the two recep@ms at 7:00 PM is a sponsors’ reception wkh Rcp. F’rank at the naons, OSU]l’ulsa, 700 N. Greenwood. The second will De an open cash bar a~ Greenwood Cuhural Comer prior ~o dinner. I~dividuat dcke~s ~o the spunsurs’ reception are available at $75.00 per person (addkiona~ to the dinncr). Sponsor ]evds are: ¥c> dc~mtc much ~ct-dragging Dy d3e Tulsa City Council. d~e ~" ever Gay Pride Parade will occur m June "2. The Parade yAH bcgba a~ the P[afinum $2,1i00 mi~im~am bid inciudes 6 seats at Rcp. F’ra ~Ids tabie 8< sp msors’ rcccpt }r<ceeds of the di~ cr P O Box 15971 { sa, OK 74153 e eli ’I<)iR a~d the �Th~ Sto~m - M~SS GAY NORTHERN ST~ AMERICA PAG~NT ~o~day, June 28 PF~G - CHAT - Fe]~p Congreg~o~ Chur~ - 7 P Wednesday, J~e 30 - R GHTS - Prayer ~ Healing Se~@e - 7 P ~ Woman’s Oe~er - LESBIAH COMING OUT GROUP - Call fo~ Looa~on - 7 P Y!~L- LESBIAN COMING OUT GROU~ - Ca~ fo~ ~on ~ 7 P SUNDAY Fello~#~ ~S~ Deg~e~ of Sepa~a~on~ - 7:30 P ~g ~-TALENT SHOW HOSTED BY TAB~Tb~ TAYLOR - 11 P ~Z~.~!~ - CANDLSUGHT TOUR O~ HOM~S O~_..~pk_/£_Q~j~ ~.. 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Tuba Gay Commun~ So@cos Center - ~ ~ FEee ~p~dt Woman% Center ~,~, L~:SB~AN COMING OU~ GROUP ~ Oa~ fo~ kooa~on ~ 7 P OH ~po~e Gk£b - SHORT R]D~ (5 m~ea}., Ze~g~er Reo Park (3903 W 4t£~} - 6:30 P He~me~ & Water’ BoiSe Recommended No Cove~ .-~ $5 Bee~’ Buat ~.. 10 P ~ 1 A l"u~ Gay Comman~ SePdo~ Ce~e~ - 6 P Sagu~day~ J~e 12 ~ - CHURCH SCHOOL - 9:30 A WORSHIP - 10:30 A Ho~ of Ho~i~ Mi~ - SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:30 A WORSHIP - 10:45 A Communi WORSHIP o Common~ of Hope- 11 A MCC UK~ed - WORSHIP - 11 A St. Jerome’s-HOLY EUCHARIST- 11A Sacred Rock Mia~ - BIBLE STUDY - Tub~ Gay Commun~ Sep4c~ Ceater - 4 P CouncJ~ Oak Men’s Chorale - REH~RS~& - Ca~l for lnfo - 5 P Corn WORSHIP - 6 P Renegades ~ BEER BUST - $2 SM~L P~TCHERS - 2 P - 4 P BEER BUST - $2 FIRST G~SS, 50 CENT REFILLS - 4 P - 8P FREE POOL - 6 P - 9 P "KAROAKE ~N THE RAW" ~ 9 P HIV O~ea@~ Preve~en Education - HIV ~STING BY APPT - 9 A - 6 P HIV WALK4N ~ST1NG ~ 6 P ~ 8 P GAY / LESB GAMES - H~medck Pa~, 71~ & R~e~de -o 6 P for more info cal~ $h~ @ 245-5190 Tu~ Ga~’ Commun~ Se~Mc~ Center - GAMES NIGHT - 7 P Ren~ad~ - BEER BUST - $2 SM~L P~TCHERS - 2 P - 4 P BEER BUST ~ $2 F~RST G~SS, 50 CENT REFILLS ~ 4 P - 8P H~V O~ea@ PrevenSon Eduoatio~ - H~V TESTING BY APPT - 9 A - 8 P COMING OUT GROUP.WuP~ Gay Community Se~c~ Center Tu~ Ga~ Comm~ e~e[- YOUTH DROP4N ~ AGES 14~21 - 2:30 P Red Rock T~ Clinic -HIM TESTIN~T@~ Gay Commun~y Se~ces Ce~A@r..- 5P~ - ME~ING - Commun~ of Hope - 7:30 P ~ BEER BUST - $2 SMALL P~TCHERS - 2 P ~ 4 P BEER BUST - $2 F~RST G~SS, 50 CENT REFILLS - 4 P - 8P D~G SHOW ~ 11 P ’~%e Sto~m - $3 BEER BUST - No Cover - 10 P - 1 A HIV Ou~ea~ Prever~on EducaSon - HIV ~$TING BY APPT - 9 A - 6 P Red Rock Tes#n£ Cli~c - HIV TESTING - Red Rock - 5 P - 8 P Sa~ed Rock Min~s - BIBLE STUDY- Tuba Gay Communi[y Ser~4ces Center-8:30P ~BLLOWSH~P -:- 6 P �BIBLE STUDY - 7 P Lambda ~ - MEE]3NG - Tu{sa Gay Comrnun~ Se~es Center - 7 P Renegad~ - BEER BUST - $2SMALL P~TCHERS - 2 P - 4 P BEER BUST ~ $2 ~RST G~SS, 50 CENT REFILLS - 4 P ~- 8P JU~ BOX A~ NIGHT Storm -$3 BEER BUST- No Cover - 10 P - 1 A #m~R #~ ~S PEN ~J ?~OTHER’ "UCKER - $3 Cover IALS ALE NI ,HT g FREE D~W BEER o- 9 P - 10:30 P PORN STAR JR ~S 9PEN ° ~ Commun~ Se~ices Center" - 4 P Tommie Ross & Ta~or B~an’s 7P ~~ P DOOR PR{ZES ALL NIGHT HN @~ea@ Prevention Bdu~0n~ HIV TESTING BY APPT - 9 A - 6 P NiV WA~K-IN TESTING -6 P ~ 8 P Center Z YOUYH DROP:iN ~AGES 14-21 - 2:30 P - 5 P ~ O RYAN Yo~ G~0 6P Pride ’99 Parade & Pi~ic ~ ommQn~y S~#~c~ center. 6 P CEN~ER ~ NEM~ Se~ ~tail ~ W~kty Movie - BEER BUST ~$2 S~£L PITCHEA~ - 2R~SP BEER BUST - $2 EIRST G~S8; 50 CENT REFILLS - 4 P. 8P ~e Sto~ - THUNDEROUS THURSDAY SHOW~ #i~H CAT A LEE LO~, FROSTY SOMMERS & SPEC~ GUE~ $2 CS~e~ ~ 1 i P and 12:30 A Ren -BEER BUST- $2 S~L PITCHERS- 2 P- 4 P BEER BUST - $2F~RST G~BS, 50 CENT REFILLS - 4 P - 8P ~e SXo~ - FREE MUSIC FRIDAY WI~ DJ "MOTNER° TUCKER - $3 Cov~ FREE D~W BEER -9 P- 10:30 P H.O.P.E. - H~V TESTING - T~ Gay Community Ser~c~ Center- 4P~P Lambda ~ - MEETING oo Tu~.~ Gay Comm~y ~P~ Cermet - 5:30 P Mb~es = P~ISE & P~YER - 6 P ~= M~ETtNG - CommuE~ of Hope - 7:30 P ~- ME~NG - Comm~ of Hope - 11:00 P - BEER BUST - $28~ PITCHERS - 2 P - 4 P BEER BUST - $2;F~RST G~SS, 50 CENT REFILLS - 4 P - 8P FREE POOL - 6 P - 9 P DAAG SHOW - 11 P The ~o~ - ~DANCE YOUR ABS OF~TM W~TH DJ ~MOTHER~ TUCKER ~- $3 Cover FREE DRAW BEER - 9 P - 10:30 P Sommun}# Sewicc~ Cen~e[~ ~:30 P GROUP ~ 3a~1%r Loca#on - 7 P ,W W~H BBONY ~LL Listi s �tion regarding the h?terfi:kh Prayer Breakfi{st co~?tact the Gay Community Services Center at 743-4207. Yb m:~,{c 747-777Z An Interfaith Prayer Breakfast will be hdd on Sunday, June 13th, at gdlowship Congregationa~ Church. Those who wish to attend shuuld make reservations by June 1st. A continental breakfast wil~ be served and the program feature a Lkany o[ the Gay Community in addition to performances by the Councit Oak Men’s Chorale, Barney Frank wil! also be attendance. The breakfi~st wil~ begin at 7:]0 a.m. and concJude at 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Congregatiuna~ Church is ~oca~ed at 4900 S, Harvard. For hfforma- Sex~a~ Assa~tiSex~a~ Ceerc~emoo OR iS ~T RAPE? ~F YOg~ ARE A LESBIAN, BISEXUAL WOMAN, OR TRANSG ENDERiTRANSSEXLIAL WOMAN (L~V~NG FULLoT~ME) are irw~ted to participate ~ {his gro~mdbreakir~g study For a copy of the survey and a postage-paid return envelope, please contact Loft B. Girshick as soon as possible and no taer ~han August 3 ~j999: Lor[ B. Girshick, Ph.D. WWC-6124 P.O. Box 9000 Asbevi~le, NC 28815-9000 or e~malh Igirshic@warre~>wi~son.edu or tdepi~one: (828)298-3325, ext. 376 Lori B. Girshick is a sociologyfwomeFs studies professor aad has worked with ba{~ered womeu ~r ~ine years, inctudii~g ba~/ere i ~esbia~s Lori ia She is a rope suv, qvor, who is dedicated o social }us{ice a~d woks 1o {o Sunday ~ Frday 6:00 to 900 8a urday; ~2:00 ~ 9:00 Tsss s%es seecon of’pfde ’~e 918} 7434297 I0:45 am Su~~day 7:00 p.m. Wed~esday 6:00 p.ru. Saturday 3210 S. No:wood #B %..~ sa OK 74135 ��Michad Rainwater will once again provide muic fi~r d~c P~cnic. He has provided music at d~e las~ New Picnics and plays b~s o~ great music m dance ~o. A covered dance area will also be provided. Rep. Barney Frank will he the [eauH’ed speaker at ~2:30 PM, with entertainment provided by bca~ performers and speakers starting at 1:00 PM and continuing nn ti~c hour until 5:00 PM. Don’t worry; there wilt stilt be plenty oi- time to dance in between sets of performers, Tuts8 OH A wide variety nf booths are once again expected this yc’ar, everything Dora h~formation about bca~ organizadnns and churches to P~de and o@er mercha~iisc available fi~r sa~c. A cou@e o~ 1oca~ fi~nd vendnrs sho@d a~sn De prescm this year to sati£}’ d~osc afternoon munchies. Anyone intercstcd in being a vcndnr a~ this year% Picnic shoutd contact TOHR at 743-4297 ~or more im%rmadon. The deadline tLr Donth registrations is June 4. Folbwing Rep. F’rank’s speech at the Picnic will De a press cnnference under the nmin festival � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/eb64903fd27a22f75b37e391f4714e53.pdf 98236de45b0cb70ed08e2b3d7949cf43 PDF Text Text TU SA OKLAHOMANS Bone BookoSigning And ®c÷ption for HUMAN RIGHTS For anyone who may have been living under a rock for the last couple of months, Chastity Bone is coming to T@sa! Ms. Bone will be at two events on Sararday, Apri! 17. The first wilt be a reception & book signing held at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center (38th & Peoria) hosted by TOHR and wit1 last from t2:00 - 2:00 PM. Copies of Ms. Bonds recent book, Family Outing will be available for purchase at the event. You may purchase as many copies at the reception, as you like. How° ever, each person attending wi!l be limited to bringing one outside copy of the book to me reception to be signed. In case you’ve gotten, the membership meeting wi!l be hetd on Tuesday, April !3, !999, at 7:30 will feature This mond~’s Vanessa Welch of Intemationai Tours in Claremore speaking about vacation possibilities for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communky. There are a lot of possibilities out there tailored and for our Vanessa 1mows where to find them. Be there m find out where to go and be gay on vacation! Tickets are available now for purchase at $!0 for TOHR members and $15 for non-members by ca!ting 743-4297. MCi Visa payment wi!l soon be available. proceeds A~gm the reception, i~cludi~g book sales, will beaefir the Tulsa Gay Commu~k} Services Coster and it~ ac~ tivkies. We will also be discussing the Chastity Bone Reception!Book Signing, Pride ’99 to and other business Vanessa’s program, so be ~ere at 7:30! A Pride PaKner training session will also be held once again at 6:30 PM prior to the Membership MeeSng, It is imperao- tire that all Pride PaKners attend this The second even is the Red Ribbo~ Bal! & Sw~c~ Awards, preened by Tutsa CA.R~E.f£ and Tutsa session if possible Sfso an$one int> eared in b~comin attced a Pride Part~er can ;ie event, which inci~de dhmer, d~c ing and a ilem auctioa~ The ever The April Board Meetin Doubie roe and clots are now available %r $75 per person: O~;an.izatior~ may aiso ponsor a tabie of right br $750 and $i500 Nckeu~ ~:o the R~:d ~bbon Ball will be held on Sunday, Apri !! 1999. at ~0~ PM �TOHR AND OLGLA PRESENT LEGAL SEMINAR ON HWIAIDS Being H!V positive means Facing new challenges and new issues, in addition to the persona1, medicat, and other qualiV of tile issues, you may face extraordinary (or even mundane) legal demands for the first time. The AiDS Legal Resource Proiect may offer a solution. Tutsa O~ahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) and the Otdahoma Lesbian and Association (OLGLA) have }oined together to provide information to the HtV/FdDS community about these Issues. Kathy Nelson, Coordinator for the ~A~DS Legal Resource Pro}ect will lead the seminar on HIV/AIDS law on Thursday April 22, 19991 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tulsa Gay CommuniV Services Center. Ms. Netson will present an ovep¢iew of some of the legal issues faced by those with HIV!AIDS, and the p~) bongo assistance provided by the AIDS Legal Resource Proiect to those in need. Ms. Nelson is a graduate of Oldaihoma State UniversiV and Otd~aoma CiV University School of Law. She has had a private practice in the areas of oil and gas law, family taw, estate planning and probate law. In addition to her duties at the AIDS Legal Resource Proiect, Ms. Netson is a board member of CarePoint, Inc., a non-profit consortium of AIDS resources and education which coordinates heath care and support services for those infected with HIVi.AJDS. The AIDS Legal Resource Pro}ect was created three years ago to empower people -~’ith HIV/AIDS with the know!edge and assistance needed to maintain control over their lives. The Pro}ec~ of~%rs effective and Gee iegai assistance ~o d;~ose who quaiif)- by connecting them ~o one of 4~.e more than !50 attorney s~_ate~:ide ~’ho have agreed ~o ser~,e o~ a A tomeys on he Pro}ect’ Panel offer help in several c@:ical area° if you have bee~ denied socia! sec~riV benefi aomey can heip coliect tLe nece ar7 doc~nentadon ~.~e Adminis~.rati,:e Hearing. }n/ac, La~Ang an a m~.e en a~ the Hearing increases the cLanc~: of bing a~; rded benefi by more :han 50% 7be AID L~:gal Resource Pro}ec~ atso gives ads:ice reg~ardisg other stae sad ~eder~d work is no. longer possible. If you are fired fi’om a iob, denied Inousing or equa! access to heaith care because of your HIV status, an attorney can fiie a Complaint with the appropriate authorities. If necessary, the representation wiI1 continue through the various stages of the process, including litigation and settlement negotiations. When HiViAIDS is directly involved, adoption and other family law matters can be handled by an attorney with expertise in that area. F’inatty, we can help end harassment by creditors. In the past five years, the AIDS Legal Resource Proiect has provided legal assistance by connecting more than 750 clients with attorne)~s from around the state. One of its recent notable successes includes winning a precedentose~ing taw~ suit in which an H!V negative man was fired from his }oh because his partner was HtV posi@~e. To learn how you can take more control over these issues, attend trine discussion at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. For more info~ation, please ca!1 the Tulsa Gay CommuniV Services Center at (918) 743-4297. The Pride Store depends on your suppo£ to help keep the Community Center operating. 8top by soon for a visit. Ssday = FAday 8:00 ~o 9:00 2:00 = 9:00 A vare%i of Pde mercban8 se fc t~e speca person z you Ss e (sI8) 743-42 1/ �Pride °99: Pddefu P®4"o Powe u Future! o gune 12 This year’s Pride celebration is already shaping up to be one of the best ever! The Parade is in the final stages with the city, with approval expected by April 13. The Picnic plans are well underway with Veterans Park already reserved for the event again this year. ~£md... oe~er events are being ptanned for fine weekend as welt. The biggest news about the celebration, if you haven’t heard yet, is the Parade Grand Marshal/Picnic Keynote Speaker/Honored Guest, U.S. Representative Barney Frank from Massachusetts. Rep. Frank wit1 be the Grand Marshali for the first ever Pride Parade in Tulsa. The Parade is slated to begin at 10:00/~4 on Saturday, June 12, at the Tutsa Gay CommuniV Services Center, 38th and Peoria. The Parade will proceed noah on Peoria to 31st Street, east on 31st to Riverside Drive, and north on Riverside to the 21st Street exit and Veterans Park, the site of this year’s Picnic. t:oltowing ~e Parade, Rep. Frank will Speak at the Pride Picnic, kicking off a celebration !ike Tulsa has never seen at !2:00 PovL The Picnic will once again feature numerons vendors and information boo~s, beer, soft drinks, music and enteKainment, i~md.., for those of you there last year who remember how hot it was, we are working on more shaded areas ibr your corm%ft. Equ® ity Begins ®t Home It was a cold, damp day at the State Capital on March 27, t999. But, an estimated 300 people braved the weather and turned out at a raIty for equat’rights and equal treatment under the taw for atl peopIe. Equality Begins At Home is a nationwide event sponsored by the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) and conducted in cities across the United States from March 21-27, t999. The Oklahoma Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus (QGLPC) was the primam/ organizer of this year’s event, and received a grant of $5,000 from NGLTF for that pu~ose. The event featured a variety of speakers @om State Senator Bernest Cain (stepping in at the last minute for State Rep. Don Ross) to Rooseve!t Mitton, OKC N~=~CP, and from Nancy Tulsa PFLAG, m Dan Hawes, NGLTF. Also featured was enteKainment by the OKC Metro Men’s Cho~as, Tulsa’s Council Oak Men’s Chorale, and Darenda Boswelt from Gay Newsbreak Other sponsors of the event included Oklahoma N ~, Cimarron AItiance and NAM~CP. Also on March 27de was the first ever ONahoma Gay & Lesbian Interco!tegiate Conference (OGLIC) held on eqe campus of Centre1 State UniversiV in Edmond. The OGLIC saw paKicipation of students across the state ~or ti~eir ~!!~day event Sa~rda evening wil! fhature a blacMtie (optional) dinger featuring Rep~ Fra~-i as Keynote speaker~ Sun&%. morning pines includ an Isterfai~t~ Pr~,er Bread%st and possibie boobsigning ;Gth Rep Frar:k. ~_ nes.~ e~en ~ are stili in pre~ timi~ary planning, but look for more de,alia in ~:he very near VP of blIis th~:t re introduced ir~ our own S~.ate l¢:~is! k~r~ �friday-Sat~a~day, May 7-8 Oouncl Oak Man’s Oho~ale - SPRING OONOERT -AI 8~I’s Unlarian Ohurch PRIDE ’~ P~E & PICNIC - 10 A @ the Tulsa Gay C~munity S~c~ Center prying to V~eran’s Paff~ - Picnic staIs imm~iat~y f~l~ing the Par~e. SUNDAY Felc~hip Ccs~atonaJ Church - CHURCH SCHOOL - 9:30 A WORSHIP - 10:30 A House ~ H~ ~J~t MinistrJ~ - SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:30 A WORSHIP - 10:45 A CUUC - WORSHIP - Cc~muni~ of H@ ~ 1 A MCC Unl6d - WORSHIP - 11 A St. Jer~e’s ~OLY EUC~IST - 11A The Gr@@ Bible Stud~- MEETING - Tulsa Gay C~munity Se%4c~ Cente~- 4 P Council O~ Mea’s Ch~ale - REH~SAL - Cal for ~nfo - 5 P C~munR~f H~- WORSHIP - 6 P Ren~sd~ ~ $3 SB@LL P~TCHERS - No Co~r- 2 P - 4 P $2 F~RST G~SS, 50 CENT REFILLS - No C@~ - 4 P - 8P FREE POOL - No Co~- 6 P - 9 P MALE DANCER ~ No Co~t~ The Sto~ - SUPER SUNDAY SHOW - 2 Sh~- $3 Co~- 11 P and 12:30 A HIV Outre~h Pre~ntion Educ~ica’~ - HIV TESTING BY APPT - 9 A - 6 P HtV W~K-IN TESTING - 6 P -- 8 P Tulsa Ga~@mmuniti SePdc~ Cent~- GAMES NIGHT - 7 P R~ - $3 SIdtALL PITCHERS - No C~r - 2 P ~ 4 P $2 FIRST G~SS, 50 CENT REFILLS - No Ocher -- 4 P -- 8P HIV Outreach Pre~nl~ Eduction - HIV TESTING BY A.PPT - 9 A- 6 P COMING OUT GROUP-Tuba Gay C~nraunity Secedes Center ,- 6 P Tulsa G~ Cr£nmun@" S~as4~ C~/ter- YOUTH DROP-IN - AGES 14-21 - 2:30 P - 5 P R~8 R~k T~tinA Clinic -HIV TESTINGZFuba Gay C@’nmuni~ Semitic Cente~’~ 5P- 8P ~- MEETING - C~mun~/d H~- 7:30 P ~ $3 S~.&&LL PFI’CHERS ~ No Co%w- 2 P ~ 4 P $2 FIRST GIASS, 50 CENT REFILLS - No Co~:r - 4 P ~ 8P D~G SHOW - 11 P - 1 A The StGw~ - $3 BEER BUST - No C~er - 10 P - 1 A HlV Outreach P~s~tic~) Educ4i~ - HIV TESTING BY APPT - 9 A- 6 P R~ Reck TestnA Clinic - HIV TESTING ~ R~ R~sk ~ 5 P - 8 P ]’he Gr~dp Bible Stud~ - MEETING - Tulsa Gay C~munibt S~dc~ C~ter- @30 P House d Hel~l Ministri~ - BIBLE STUDY- 7 P �R~eg~es - $3 SI~LL PITCHERS - No C~~- 2 P - 4 P $2 FIRST G~SS, 50 CENT REFILLS - No Cc~ - 4 P - 8P JUKE BOX, ~L DAY, R£L NIGNT - No Co~r The Sto~n - $3 BEER BUST ~ No Co~ - 10 P - 1 A HIV Out~ach PFe~ntion Education - HIV TESTING BY APPT - 9 A- 6 P HIV WA£K-IN TESTING - 6 P - 8 P Tulsa G unity Se~c~ C~ter - YOUTH DROP-IN - AGES 14-21 - 2:30 P - 5 P R~ R~k ~ O’RYAN Youth Grip : 18~24 Year-Olds - 6 P EroSions Anon~ous - MEETING - C~muni~ d H~ - 7:30 P Tutsa Ga~C~munitv S~i~ C~t~- CENTER CINEMAS~ Detail 1br ~#ek~y Mow ~#b - 7:30 P R~ - $3 SMALL PITCHERS - No C~r- 2 P - 4 P $2 FIRST G~SS, 50 CENT REFILLS - No C~- 4 P ~ 8P The Sto~ - THUNDEROUS THURSDAY SHOW - $2 $3 BEER BUST - No Co~ - 10 P - 1 A Ren~£~es - $3 SM~LL PITCHERS - No C~r- 2 P - 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS - No C~ - 4 P - 8P £~LE DA~CER - No The Sto~Tn - FREE MUSIC FRIDAY- $3 C~ H.O.P.E. - HIV TESTING - Tulsa Gay C~mmun~ Se~c~ Center- 4P-SP La~bda ~- MEETING - Tulsa G~ C~lmuni~ S~c~ Cent~*- 5:30 P ~ - MEETING - Communi~ ~ N~ ~ 7:30 P N~- MEETING - C~muni~ ~ N~- 11:@3 P Ren~ - $3 SM~LL P~TCHERS - No C~r- 2 P - 4 P $2 F~RST G~SS, ~ CENT REFILLS - No Co~r - 4 P - 8P FREE POOL - No C~r- 6 P - 9 P D~G SHOW - 11 P - 1 A ~LE D~4CER - No C~e~" The Stem - DANCE & P#~TY- $3 C~munitv off H~ Council Oak Men’s Chorale F~l~hip Con~ational Chumh F~ Spi~ W~an’s Cent~ HIV Outre~h P~nti~ Educ~i® [H.O.P.E.) 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This is the same legislature that defeated HB1211, which would have added sexua! orientation to Oldahoma’s list of groups protected under Hate Crimes law. tn fact, k was defeated before it ever went to eqe floor of the house. Even more absurd is the fact flaat the biIi was defeated even after the sexua! orientation clause was removed. Our legislators refused to even strengthen the existing Hate Crimes laws for groups a!ready covered. There has never been a bets:or time to make your voice heard... Join Us! Join TOHR today! @@ Spring Conce£ May 7 & 8, 1999 7:00 PM All Soul’s Unitarian Church 2952 S, Peoda For tickets contact a chorale membe~ o~ cat the COMC Tcke O~ce %S (918) 585~,COM0 Dear concerned citizer~, i am not pointing fingers. I am pointing and pitching in. It rained, and was quite cold and miserable at Saturday’s "Equality Begins At Home" ratly on t!ae capito! steps. The graves of our gay and )~frican /~nerican Martyrs in ~abaron, Jasper, and Wyoming are cold, tonety, and miserable. Why were there only approximately ?00 folks at the capitol demanding that our im~ocent peopte’s exec~4tions stop? Where were you? I will speak £%r myself. When Mathew Shepard died, Tulsa had a candlelight vigil for him. it rained and was hasV ov_t that evening, therefore, i decided to remain in the comfort of my warm home. 2~ter seeing the number of folks k’om 8so Westboro Baptist Church, that endured tlse freezing rain at Mathew’s funeral is. order to spew out hate and condemnation to the cold body of an nocent child o I felt iiI~s an insensitive, amoral, spineless snake for staying home. Where were you? How many more %lks are going to have to die in order %r you/us to see that we need to as:end these functions? The hate crime law was turned down even in the state where Mathew Shepard was killed. ~ze 4qe "moral maioriv" of our lawmakers hate mongers? I Thank God for M.C. Smothermo~., Keiff~ Stall% Pau! Barby, and their likes. We need more folks tike tbem at our capitol to defend the rights of minorities. We deserve better. Those who have died because of igmorant hate deserved better. Perhaps t/he woid does not fulty understand that hate crimes are committed ever), day. Our z~.inoriV citizens are scared ,co repot attacks against themselves as s~acb~ because of ~aKher condemnation:, or fx)r lack of concern by law en forcement. Folks are scared to speak up %r eq~al ri~ts fbr ~ear of wha ~>z’ rigi~ts t~aey cs.r~:entl7 ~:~ave will be torn away ~{:om them as a resck. Receiving a pirl lip f:osa your empioymen ~ and a deati:~ threa because of standi~ag vp %r Iive:~ of those i~:~. dager o igx~orast violence. I ~:~ow of m~arU hate cimes co~sr~iu:ed is guts none �TOHR, NP@~CP, PFLAG~ and others. You will be, and feel like, a be~er person .for your ef~orts. (Contim~edj)vm page 6) fear of getting kicked out of their homes. Obviously the general public says oh welt, it’s iust another fag, or b!ackie. ts the buckle of dae bible belt so ti~h~ 5at k is restricting blood flow to the brains of those who consider themse!ves "do-gooders"? God would never advocate hate. Never. The general media image of the gay, bi, lesbian, and transgender community is out cruising River Parks, molesting little boys, and spreading AIDS. Well, I have not used the parks for sex, and certainly there are no more gays interested in little boys than the heterosexual community. AIDS has no sexual preference. The words "gay" and "bIack" are not needed as verbs. In media, when we talk about an "average" citizen, we do not say "and in the news today, a white, heterosexual group of Christians gathered in a local church to discuss how to stop the gays from ldlling straight folks." Please. Why do we allow our radio stations to advocate hate via gay }okes and racia! slnrs? Why does the FCC allow them dqat "freedom of speech"? Why are websites such as the gay Nazis, skinheads, KKK, Westboro Baptist, and Larry the Cab!e Guy atiowed? They al! seem to incite ignorant intolera~c< hate~ and sometimes violence, but when asked about what it is in writing, they refuse m admit it is hate. We should be outraged and alm~ed, because the ideas can lead to viotent crimes as stated in the March 28, 1999 USA Weekend included in your Sunday papers. The minds of our innocent children are being soited by seemingly inno~ cent media: Crayons using peach as skin tone, bandages are peach %r skin tone, radio programming, the (seemingly) bIacLuaaiiiag Christian coaIition, and o~er a~racdve sprin~ .~es of ignorance. Prejudice words such as faggot, bmck~e, ni~,e~, colored, and queer should never be allowed in hatetiff media of any sot. This is the dawn of a new cen~ar} political correct~aess changes. Are ;re still Neanderthals? I thisk that we have evolved enough to cease advoca ing cnseie hae oward our bro hers arid sisters Please make plans to attend the Pride 99 gay pride paradc on j~ne i0th PeS-~ai?s w~: will be more inclined to %~c ior~ >f ~ch extreme value if the >:eacher i bright sunn$. We need o make k knov:n to onr leaders ~?ha ri~:e are no~: acceptable Pride 99 v:ilI be a >:o>de~%! hc o pot ray ~:he equality we deservc and deman& Equal Please becox>e ~r~or<: involved i~ advocath g eq~ality via or i am not pointing fingers. Just poin~ng and pitching in. Conform and be dull, Ned T. Bruha Deceit is always a basic weapon of human warfare. A recent articte in "Ro!ling Stone" focused on the three main lies of the current "holy war" against homosexuals: t. Gays demand "special rights". 2. Gays are to be judged by homosexual practices "statistics" compiled by Paut Cameron and other creative liars. 3. "Gay marriage" is a threat to the survival of the family, the ~aa~nerican way of life, and even the continued existence of the world. These three challenges to the truth have been carefuliy developed and promoted by homophobic religious leaders in secret meetings and at a level of dedicated conspiracy eqat rivats the Nazi Party, the Ku Klux I¢~an, and the we11 known ptot of religious leaders to k!l Jesus "%r the good of the nation." Current religion (Con~&ued on page & see "’_Dec£pdo~ ") �(Continued from page 7) based lies and attacks against homosexuals demand that we ~-ind a realistic, and effective counterattack that really works and that is clear and simpte. The recent homophobic torture murder of another gay man in Alabama demonstrates once again the tactics of terrorism against homosexuals, which the rhetoric of the religious war against gays encourages and }ustifies in the minds of far too many people. As in atl wars, our enemies employ the destructive forces of delusion, deception, and distraction against us. Come by t~ tee H~V testing is available at t/z# 8as~mdd@" for your copy! ®Gay Parent ®The Gayly angle News :sa Faro@ News FREE CONFIDENTIAL TESTING Eve~ Tuesday by Red Rack 5:00 - 8:00 FREE ANONYMOUS TESTING Eveg¢ Saturday by H.O.P,E. 4:00 - 8:00 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/91ccaa5923c232d4212be5391eb369b3.pdf 61396cc66875f5246718aa09bfc8854e PDF Text Text O÷nt÷r N®m÷ OHang÷s % you can probably tetl from the newsletter Tha£S r%~£ mas~ie~{a ~te P~{de Can{~ has ~h~na~d ks name. The membership a~ ~he February meedng vo~ed overwhelmingle to change ~he name m ]bi3~ (,D{~, C)~mmm.ffO~ b%rv£’ar (Jbm~v" (7~(]~]b’~( k may take us a bk ~o ~c~ used m For recruiting members, you get... ! Member Pride ’98 T-shirt (while supplies hst; one per member) Toaster Accessory i0 Members Toaster 25 Members Toaster Oven 50 Members Free Vacation on the Beach the chanIc, bu~ look Bar IhaI name ~o appear on basically cvcryIhinI we do. Tulsa Okhhomans for Human RiIhIs will still bc our offic~a! name, bur ail of our business wUt be done through the ~GCSC name. ** The person with the most memberships (50 or more) receives the Dee vacation. Thank you %r aH sub- mk~d entries ~n ~he name chan~c con~est. The membership contest ends on March 31~ so ge~ started now if you haven’t already! Be sure that anyone you get to }oin wrkes yore" name on the membership application. "Toast For THe Most" toni÷st In Full Swing Ch®4ly Boao To Visl Tulsa! Did y}u read a[out the membership contest we’re havh~g k~ the February newsletter? tf no~ you’re a month behind> bul~ it’s never too kuc! "Toas~ for the Most" is the TOHR contes~ to continue buld£n£ ~he size o£ FOHR’s membership and increase suppor~ ~or the Con> mu~ky Cente . ..... contest is vetF sin> sI.eo, ust e sou’rNat:riend ca< ~ credi % ~ ne’ub~:hip. Chastity Bono is sla~ed to be in Tulsa on Saturday, April 17, 1999, for events benefiting the Tulsa communhy. Ms. (formerly the ~q,~%~c C~m~,) at 12:00 ~ooz~ fbr a recexion/ book signing. Later tha~ evening, she PFLAG/Tuisa C.A.R,E.S. Red Ri bon Bail & Swa~ Awards dhmer at be Doubie tee Wanen Place. ’ / Fhe ecept~o 7x>ok sigAng caries ~:,r T()MR me ~ers No>rncmbcrs do ~a@on. 7OHR rne r~ber h ps 525 % individua s and ;£40 s ac~: v~ e>:. Please nae reserva > s }~’ caiI R 0 B>x 268 ~usa 0!(. g 743-4297 �(Ccmdm~ed fi’om puge 1) The Red Ribbon Ball & Swan Awards cost start at $75 per person and includes a performance by the Council Oak Men’s Chorale in addition to the keynote speech delivered by Ms. Bone. Tickets are available by callin~ PELAC at 749-4901 or Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. at 8~4-4194. A fcw radio stations in Tulsa are advocating hate. Please contact them, and their" advertisers, and tell them you i%e! violated by the malicious messages they are sending over the airwaves. Mate speech equals hate crimes. This hate is PrimeTimers Aucfion To Benefit being’ bred into our youth and k wilt survive into the next generation... This entertainment may have caused the tack at the Pride Center, and the gaF bashing at State Banl’s The Tulsa Area Primdl’imers are holding their 2"d annual Auction to benefit the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. The Auction will be held Cen~er. Larry die cable guy, is a comedian that visited Tuls~ eight shows at a local comedy club. His show is aired KMYZ 104.5, The Edge. He will be back in town in October. AXter the chairperson of "l",O.H.R/s advocac)" commktee requested that LinTy discontinue his in~obrant behavior sewn’al times, to no avail, T,O.H R. picketed. Larry’s h~tte now broadcasted twice a day on !04.5 "It is all satire" and "}eke", accordk~g to The Edge’s morning crew. If you were there last year, then you already know the range of iten:s available £?r bid, including original prints, paintings, crabs, health care items~ gift certificates £or dinnora, flowers, hair styling, and more. The bidding was fast and furious as the deadline approached and a ~reat time was had b)’ all that attended. The auction is a great opportunity to get out, meet more of the communky and suppoK the community center, so If you would like to donate an antique <r new kern for auction, bring your donation b/ the CH>ruunky Center, Mere are several out of context (but exact) quotes fi’om LarO, the Cable Guy’s web site, links, and on-air show: "Bad News is findin’ out your brothers queer, crossdrcssin’ queer, colovds, Help there’s gooks in my closet, fl{g, i’m maddes dmn Jessie Jackson at the airpoK havi~f to answer the white courtesy phond, politically correct queers, skinhead watchin’ the Jeffersons, happier than a bus load a retar@ on the way to Chuckle Cheese, colored kook, twiukle toes folks, pansies, Queen Colored, and Blackie% Larry’s Pro:rioter, Colleen McG art (714) 556--9649, fax (7 t 4) 556°0819), anl@!ar<>,.tbvc;~b!~g~b, ¢oa~ wa hocied when specif}’ that 1< is fbr the aucdon, and w’l! make sure k gts infbrmed of ~he on~air quotes. Please c<~tac Co!ee? and to the PrimcTim rs. Rcmemb n . donat{ )ns of items arid/ Dan a~ the above numbers, or services [or the auction arc tax-deductible as allowed by :’~pc do , o~: :he bcae. "i’hc voics s:<: it pcope, ~’cr adven:~:cs ~c:_, c (Alin M.c/l.au lin) has bccn :M<cd to dis<onin:,~ his �Membership Meeting Topics P ®nned M® ch & Apd Special programs for the March and April meetings are and should be very interesting~ The March membership meeting is planned for Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at 7:30 PM. Aider t~e business meeting, Paul Thompson for the Oklahonm Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus in Oklahoma City wil! speak. Paul will discuss what OGLPC does and what is planned in the near future. The main event for OGLPC in March is dae Equality Begins at artictc h{ {iliS i};{i@ Paul Will be taking about EqUality Begins at H()me and the importance of this event. \~ 6:30 PM, be%re the membership meeting on March 9, there will be a meeting k)r aH Pride Partners (volunteers) at d~e Communk), Center. We will be discussing changes in the procedures %r operating dae store. If >ou are a pride partner or are interested, please attend this training meeting. The April membership meeting on Tuesday, 13, i999, at 7:30 PM, \rill feature Vknessa Welch f}om International Tours in Claremore. Vanessa wilt be discussing vacation getaway possibilities for the (;LBT communky. This will be a very infof madve presentation for all and a great help if you’ve been trying ~o deride where to take )’our next vacadon~ Koltowing last years’ horrendous murders of James Byrd Jasper, Texas, and Matthew Shepard in Laramie, a ran=bet of state legislators have seen d~e need to adopt a hate crimes law at the state level. The proposed legislation would include protection for gays and lesbians and wc will know by the time dis rally takes place if it passes, if it does, dis will be a great celebration, tf it does not, we wil! be demanding to know why. Oklahoma activists have lobbied unsuccessfully k)r years for equal protection and hate crimes laws on the cky and state levels. House Bill t2 ! 1, introduced into the state legislature by Rep. Don Ross (D-Tulsa), passed the House Judiciary Committee on FebruaW 17, by a slim margin of five to d~ree. The 8ext step is to move the bill to the House flo0r during d~e next two weeks for a full vote. Parents, religious leaders and human rights supporters from aeross the state have been asked to cal! their legislators. If HB 1211 doesn’t pass, the actions o[ those state leaders who vote against it will be duly noted and efforts will onh, become s~ronger. For information on contacting your legislators, contact the Comnmnity Center at 743-4297 or PFLAG at 749-49{)t. ToUoLSoAo Benefit To Be He d At The Those of you who were present at last year’s "After the Leather ’98: The Grea~ Leather Campot~t" remember ~im a great show i was. Full o ~m ances, tse 5enefi isi :cvde llyhasbee~ ian~edo~thesot hstepsof le ~a~scd ~eeded �999 ~lal Church - CHURCH SCHOOL- 9:30 A WORSHIP - 10:30 A House d H~y~#i£ Ministr~ ~ SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:30 A WORSHIP - 10:45 A CUUC ~ WORSHIP ~ C®smue~v d H~. 11 A MCC Unit~ ~ WORSHIP- 11 A St. Je~Ws ,~OLY EUCH~iST ~ 11A Bible Study- MEETING ~ Tulsa G~, C~munity Se~’~@es Center" 4 P Ccsancl O~ Men’s Chorale - REH~S~ - Cal f~ ~nfo - 5 P WORSHIP -. 6 P ~ ~ $2 P~TCHERS ~ No C~a" -~ 2 P ~- 4 P FREE POOL - No C~- 6 P - 8P K~AOKE ~ No C~- 9:30 P - 1 A The Sto~ ~ SUPER SUNNY SHOW- 2 Sh~ $3 C@~’- 11 P and 12:30 A �Latona ,~, ~ MEETING ~ Tiisa;Gay C(:~mun@ Sa~,4c~ C~ter - 7 P - $2 PITCHERS ~ No Cc~r - 2 P - 4 P BEER BUST ~No C@~"-4P - 8P The St@m - $3 BEER BUST B N6 Co~" - 10 P - 1 A 5:45 P ~¢% to Baby Jane?’~ - 7:30 P 7:s9 P HfV Outressh Pre~enti~ Eduoatiof~- HIV TESTING BY APPT- 9 A-6 P HIV WALK-IN TESTING ~ 6 P -- 8 P R~ R~k ~ O’RY~ Yo~¢h Graup 1~24 Yeara31ds - 6 P EroSions - MEETING - C~mun~y d H~- 7:30 P Tulsa G ~:~t~c- CENTER CINEMARen ~THER CAMPOU]*’ ENTER, THE F~OD S~ De~a~T fo~ Week~ Mov~ T~ - 7:30 P - $2 PITCHERS N~ C~- 2 P - 4 P BEER BUST ~ No Co~r- 4P - 8P ~AOKE g Ne Co~’- 9:30 P - 1 A The St~m’~ - THUNDEROUS TNURSDAY Sh OW- $2 Co~ ~ 11 P - 1 A $3 BEER BUST: No Co~ - 10 P - 1 A "~ILLOWSHIP ~ 5:30 P 6:30 P "ATIOI ~ 7:30 P ........ }LI ENEF/T 0 I~ G SERVICE /ICE - 4 P ( TULSA C.A.R.E.S. 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Please contact their management at (9t8) 664-28t0, fax (918)665-0555, and e-mail at: at!en(@kmod. CO F13, . ~ee & anonymous The aforementioned folks accommodate what people want, not what is right. If allowed to continue their blasphemy, it wilt be deemed acceptable. They are hiding behind their fleedom of speech, and using it as a shield. This shield a!- Come By the g&’~er For Your testing is available ~ at the Pride Ce,~4ex Copy! tows them to take shots at "minorities", and then duck be- Eve@’Tuesday by Red Rock 5:00 - 8:00 For m0i’~ i~i~’mad0n 0)Sampl~ letters {6 S~d ~o these peopi~; pleaSe write to: g~nformab.dU , or ca!l the CommuniD~ Center. T ÷Tfiangte News Eveej Saturday by g.O.P.E, Voice 4:00 - 8:00 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9fb43dda7c4d7131f030199ee23bf3e1.jpg a5cb45722957755c1844b765c00f6e0b https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ca56d870dfb4b509066da11c5959724d.pdf 09d4dddc194633b694187a8fc26040b4 PDF Text Text TULSA "S I N C 0 K A N L T E for HUMAN RIGHTS APRIL 2000 RIGHT S U L S A VOLUME 4, NO. 04 "DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2000!" =Diversity Celebration 2000!" is fast approaching! Tulsa’s 20th Annual celebration of the beginning of the equal dghts struggle for the GLBT community will be the largest held in the history of IT’S BIGGER - 9 SEPARATE EVENTS IN 8 DAYS! IT’S LONGER - OVER A VVEEK OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS] THE FESTIVAL (formerly the Picnic) WILL LAST UNTIL DARK! IT’S ACCESSIBLE! 9 EVENTS = 9 OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU TO TAKE PART IT’S DIVERSE! EVENTS RANGE FROM FREE ADMISSION TO AVERAGE ADMISSION TO A BLACK-TIE BENEFIT DINNER! SEE A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON PAGE 3. IT’S GOT: DR. REV. MEL WHITE - GUEST SPEAKER DR. GRETHE CAMMERMEYER - CO-GRAND MARSHALL MR. GREG LOUGANIS - CO-GRAND MARSHALL MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TAKE THE PARADE AND FESTIVAL DAY (JUNE10) OFF IF YOU WORK! MAKE PLANS TO SUPPORT THE EQUAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT FOR THE GLBT COMMUNITY OF TULSA, OKLAHOMA, THE NATION & THE WORLDI IF YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION OR BUSINESS WOULD LIKE TO: ¯ BE A SPONSOR OF THE EVENTS (Sponsorships come with great benefits) ¯ HAVE AN ENTRY IN THE PARADE ¯ HAVE A BOOTH IN THE FESTIVAL ¯ BECOME A "GROUP VOLUNTEER" PARTICIPANT ¯ ENTER A TEAM IN THE "DC2000 VOLLEYBALL OPEN" .PLEASE CONTACT TOHR AT 918.743.4297 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR YOUR REGISTRATION PACKET. A REGISTRATION DEADLINE OF MAY 1, 2000 IS REQUIRED FOR A LISTING IN THE CELEBRATIONS GUIDE & PROGRAM. REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE, HOWEVER, YOUR NAME WILL NOT APPEAR IN THE GUIDE OR, IF A SPONSOR, NOT APPEAR ON THE T-SHIRT. New to the Festival this year is the "DC2000 VOLLEYBALL OPEN." Volleyball is an increasingly popular sport at the Festival and this ysar~here will be an organized tournament--with trophies! If you and a group of friends, your organization or your business would like to enter a team--PLEASE CALL TOHR @ 918.743.4297 ASAP. An entry fee of $10 is required to cover the costs of nets, balls and trophies. As an added incentive at the Festival - there will be the "CELEBRITY DUNK TANK" Individuals across the city have agreed to take a chance on getting wet and help TOHR offset costs of "Diversity Celebration 2000]" through their participation. Individuals lined up to get wet - and remember - you get to throw softballs at these people, are: the webmaster of gaytulsa.org, the webmaster of I*on*u, Audra Sommers, "DykeDivine," Chuck Breckenridge, Tom Neal, "Mother" Tucker, David Deas and more! There will also be some nice "visual effects" getting wet, as well as a few surprises] Rear to page 3 for a complete schedule of events. Locations and times not yet announced will be in the May newsietter. MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATFEND "HUMANITY UNITES for HUMAN RIGHTS - "Diversity Celebration 2000!" - the largest event of it’s Idnd in the state of Oldahoma! The monthly membership meeting of Tulsa Ok- lahomans for Human Rights or TOHR (pronounced T-O-H-R) for May will be held TUESDAY, MAY 9th, 2000 at 7:30 ,pm at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. QUORUM is needed as the membership will be approving an at-large appointment to the Board of Directors. A special program will be presented immediately after the short business session. Call the center at 743.4297 for more info. APRIL 20, 2000 ¯ TULSA C,A.R.E.S. BENEFIT @ JOHN VVILLIAMS THEATRE, $10 ADMISSION APRIL 21 - 2~ ¯ MR. SOONER STATE LEATHER 2000, COPA, OKC APRIL ~0, 2000 MILLENNIUM MARCH ON WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, D.C. JUST GET THERE! MAY 6, 2000 ¯ SPRING FLING DANCE, sponsored by "Lesbian Connection" (ALL are welcome), AT THE CENTER, $3 ADMISSION MAY 12-16, 2000 ¯ TULSA MEN’S TWO SPIRIT GATHERING, OSAGE HILLS STATE PARK JUNE 2 - JUNE 10, 2000 "DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2000!," ALL OVER THE CITY! SEE SCHEDULE; PAGE 3. �APRIL 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 2 TOHR tulsa oklahomans for human rights PO Box 2687 918.743.4297 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights secures EQUA!_ dghts for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered communities through: Turin, OK i~ide_ceflter@yahoo.corn 2000 Board of Directors: Greg A. Gatewood President Kerry R. Lewis 1st Vice-President Jason C. Reed Lynn Mostoller 2nd Vice-President Treasurer Fernando Este Troy McGoveran Secretary Member-at-large Publication of any name or photograph of any person does not reflect that individual’s sexual orientation. Advertising is available at reasonable rates. Please contact TOHR at 918.743.4297 or PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 for rates and policies. Efforts are made to verify information in articles and advertising. If errors or incorrect information is published, please notify TOHR in order for editors to clarify and pdnt any necessary corrections. Subscriptions are mailed (one per household) monthly. Membership in Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights entitles member to one year subscription of Community News. One complimentary issue of =Community News" is mailed to new additions to the TOHR mailing list. Membership is then required for the subscdption to continue. Educational Resources Quality programming and support services Unifying political and social events Advocacy in legislative and legal matters & Leadership in implementing social change Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is committed to maintaining a home for our community organizations, a safe and. affirming environment and a visible cultural presence for our community and city in order for individuals to become )roud members of our diverse society. oe°~ TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS The Tulsa Gay Community Services Center, a program of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, has undergone many physical changes in the past three years. Change is most usually good, and it has been for both TOHR (pronounced T.0. H.R.) and the Center.. The Center, for all in the GLBT community, continues to improve! Many people and organizations are responsible for this, as well as the continued growth of TOHR and the Center! THANK YOU to those who continue to support TOHR in the ongoing struggle for EQUAL rights with their financial contributions and volunteering of time. Everyone is encouraged to visit the center on a regular basis. In addition to the numerous organizational meetings on a weekly or monthly basis, there is the Pride Store, the weekly movie nights on Thursday and Friday, free intemet access (donations greatly appreciated) as well as numerous bulletin boards for-upcoming activities and events, current news and information and business listings. You may also pick up your FREE copy of local, statewide and national GLBT newspapers and additional publications. In order to continue improving your community center, many people donate furniture, artwork and acceesodes to the center. These donations are greatly appreciated. The Center does need additional items to not only improve the physical surroundings but also to better serve the organizations and individuals that use the Center on a regular basis--in essence, the items are needed for you and from you rathe community. The Centers special needs are: LARGE SCREEN TV. The Center currently has a large screen TV-¯ with color and picture in the red tones and no way to improve. Please consider helping the Center with a donation towards the purchase of a new TV. Of course a donation, TOHR is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, of a large screen TV would definitely be appreciated. ¯ 3"-0" x 4"-0," CORK WITH WOOD FRAME BULLETIN BOARDS available at many office supply stores. 8’-0" long FOLDING TABLES in good condition. ¯ FOLDING CHAIRS in good condition. ¯ ¯ Slightly used or new COMPUTERS. ¯ A VACUUM CLEANER--new or used, it just needs to work good. The Centers ongoing needs are below: ¯ MONEY!--plain and simple. TOHR and the center are completely volunteer run and rely on financial contributions for 95% of funding. A yearly budget of $85,000 is barely enough to pay the rent, fund the programs, operate the office, cover the costs of pdnting and postage for the vadous mailings and pay the bills. Please call 918.743.4297 for more information or mail your tax-deductible financial contribution to TOHR, PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101. ¯ VOLUNTEERS! Everything associated with TOHR and the Center is done by volunteers. There are NO part time or full time paid employees. Please call 918.743.4297 for volunteering opportunities. ¯ OFFICE SUPPLIES. Paper in all sizes, pdnter cartridges for an HP Deskjet 1120C and Officejet Model 500 in color and b/w, staples, etc. ¯ CLEANING SUPPLIES. The Center has approximately 3,000 square feet and it all gets dirty and has to be cleaned. VVhen you donate money or items to TOHR and the Center, you will receive recognition in the "Community News" (unless recognition not desired). You will also be recognized on the =Fdends of the Center" wall of fame (unless recognition not desired). Please call 918.743.4297 during the weekday evening hours of 6:00 9:00 pm for additional information on how you can make Tulsa a better place to live through your financial support of TOHR and the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. WOMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT tulsa’s glbt communil APRIL 28: "CHANTILLY LACE" MAY5: "DREAMERS OF THE DAY" MAY 12: "GIA" MAY 19: "LEAVING NORMAL" �APRIL 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FPJDA Y, JUNE 02, 2000 TULSA INTERFAITH SERVICE 7:00 PM Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Mel White John Williams Theatre Tulsa Performing Arts Center Free and open to the public SA TURDA Y, JUNE 03, 2000 INTERFAITH SPONSOR & VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON 12:00~2:00 PM The Greens Tulsa Performing Arts Center Open to interfaith sponsors and volunteers SA TURDA Y, JUNE 03, 2000 "SOULFORCE" WORKSHOP 2:00 PM--5:O0 PM Led by: Rev. Dr. Mel White Charles Norman Studio Tulsa Performing Arts Center Free and open to the public SA TURDA Y~ JUNE 03, 2000 TOHR FOLLIES =100 Years of Broadway" 8:00 PM Liddy Doenges Theatre Tulsa Performing Arts Center Tickets: $15.00 includes reception following performances Call 596.7111 for tickets TUESDAY, JUNE 06, 2000 "UNITED" - ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION Location and time to be announced THURSDAY, JUNE 08, 2000 "FILM NIGHT" Location, time and film(s) to be announced FRIDA Y, JUNE 09, 2000 "HUMANITY UNITES for HUMAN RIGHTS" BLACK TIE (optional) BENEFIT DINNER & VIP RECEPTION Guest Speakers: Dr. Grethe Cammenneyer & Mr. Greg Louganis The Summit Club 15 W6~h Street VIP Reception: 7:00 PM, $50.00/ticket Dinner: 8:00 PM, $75.00/ticket Tickets available beginning MAY 01, ~ SATURDAY, JUNE 10, ;a)O0 MILLENNIUM PARADE Co-Grand Marshals: Mr. Greg Louganis & Grethe Cammermeyer Parade steps off at 11:00 AM Brookside to Riverside to Veterans Park SATURDAY, JUNE 10, ~00 MILLENNIUM FESTWAL Guest Speakers: Grethe Cammerrneyer, Greg Louganis, "Community Heroes" and others 11:00 AM--DARK Veterans Park 18th & Boulder ’DC2000 VOLLEYBALL OPEN" - All day! Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights serves the GLBT community of Tulsa and the surrounding areas. The Board of Directors, volunteer staff and key volunteers would like to know how we can better meet your needs; through the programs at the monthly membership meetings and by providing a better Community Center that you, the community, will actively support through contributions of your time and financial resources. In an effort to update the donor, membership and volunteer records, TOHR is asking members a few questions to improve our level of service to you. Even if you do not want to answer the service or community questions, PLEASE, fill out the information about yourself. Please review the form below, fill out and return to: TOHR PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 ���CHASERS ~ INCOGhTI’O KARAOKE NIGH1- TO BE LISTED: PLEASE SEND YOUR FILLED OUT CALENDAR TO TOHR RENEGADES 1649 S MAIN ST. TULSA, OK 74119 918.585.3405 THE SILVER STAR 1565 S SHERIDAN RD. TULSA, OK 74112 918.834.4234 $2 SMALL PITQ-~R8; 2-4 I=M / $2 RRST GLASS & $,~0 RERLLS; 4-8 PM RI~EGADE~ $2 SMALL RTO-~RS; 2-4 FM I $2 RRST GLASS & $..~O RERLLS; 4-8 PM l CA’[1A LEE LOVE 8H OVa. 11 PM RENEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS; 2-4 PM / $2 RRST C4-A88 & $.S0 RERLLB; 4-8 PM / FREE POOL; 6~ FM / KARAOKE IN $2 SMALL PITC-~RS; 2-4 FM I $2 RRST GLASS & $.EO RERLL~ 4-8 F=M / ,,qJKEBOX - yOUR CHCfCE PJ.L DAY & DANCER NIGPff / $2 THE STAR cA’r]A LEE L~VE 8HOVV & BEER BUST CHASERS ~ INCOGN£rO KARAOKE M GHT MAY 1 MAY2 RENeGADeS SMALL RTCHERB; 2-4 PM/$2 RRST GLASS & $.50 RE~GADF-.S $2 8MALL RTCHERS; 2-4 RV~ I $2 RRBT GLASS & RERLLS; 4-8 PM 1CKI1A LEE LOVE SHOW: 11PM MAY 8 MAY 9 RENEGADES R~GADES $2 SMALL RTO-IERS; 2=4 PM / $2 R RST GLA~SS & $.5D $2 ~ RTCPER8; 2-4 RVI I $2 RRST ~S & $.50 RERLLS; 4-8 PM / CATIA LEE LOVE SHOVe. 11 PM $2 SMALL PITCHERS; 2-.4 pM / $2 RRST GLA88 & $.50 RERLLS; 4-8 RVI I JUKEBOX - YOUR CHDIC~ ALL MALE DAY & NIGHT / DANCER ~ STAR CAllA LEE LOVE SHOW & BEER BUST I TI~ STAR MALE D~uNCER: "MAMN= FROM TF-Y~S" & BEER MALE =MAMA’S CHASER~ ~ INCOGNITO SPORTS NIGHT: FEMALE BO,X]NG & POOL MATCH CHASERS ~ INCOGNITO ~ PALACE DIVAS ~ CW’S ~ TOURNAMENT: PK:)T MALE DANCER CW’S DJ QUAKE PM / MALE RBk~GADES $2 SIV~LL RTCHERS; 2-4 PM / $2 RRST GI_&SS & $.,~50 RERLLS; 4,-8 PM 1 MALE DANCER DANCER: OPE~ ~DYS FROM ~ RENEGADE~ RED RIB~K~I REVIEW V~ HELGA: 11 PM: $2 SMALL PITCPERS; 2-4 PM I $2 RRST GLASS & $50 RERLLS; 4*8 pM I FREE POOL: BJ3 PM THE STAR COUNTRY "-nL MIDI~qGHT & DANC~ MUSIC AFTER VV/ DJ DAVID DEE8 11PM, $3 COVER REN~GADF-.~ $2 8MALL RTCI-~-RS; 2-4 F=M / $2 RRST GLASS & $..50 RERLLS; 4-8 PM DANCE FLOOR MAY 14 MAY 15 RENEGADES $2 8MALL RTO-I~RS; 2-4 F~ / $2 RRST ~ & $.50 "MAMA’8 REFILLS;, 4-8 PM FREE DRAW BEER: 4-5 PM, R~GADES $2 8MALL RTO~=RS; 2-4 F=M / $2 RRST GLa,S8 & $.~0 i $3 BEER BLm’: 4.-9 PM RERLLS; 4.-8 PM I CA31A LEE LOVE 8HOVe. 11PM CHA~ERS ~ INCOGNITO KARAOI~ NIGHT REI~G/U~S $2 SMALL PITCHERS; 2-4 PM 152 RRST GLASS S $.,50 RERLLS; 4-8 PM I JUKEBOX - yGbl~ CH~CE ALL MALE DAY & NIGHT ! DANCER MAY 5 MAY 6 CHASERS ~ INCOGNITO 1T-IE pALACE DIVAS ~ BO~]NG & POCL MATCH 11FM, $3 COVER CW’S POOL TOURNAMEN’r: 8 HOT MALE DANCER CW’S DJ (~MAKE CW’8 DJ RENEGADE8 $2 SMALL RTC/,--~RS; 2-4 PM / $2 RRST GLASS & $.EO RERLL~ 4-8 FM / "IHURBDAY NIGHT LIVE V~q TABI’THA RENEGADES $2 8MALL P~TCHERS; 2-4 pM I $2 RRST GI.ASS & $.50 RERLLB; 4-8 PM DANCE FLOOR I CPE~4 THE STAR MALE DANCER: "MAMA’S BOYS FROM TEXAS" TAYLOR: 11P RBX~GADE~ KRIS KOPL’S GIRL’S N~GHT OUT: 11 PM: $2 SMALL RTCHERS; 2-4 F=M ] $2 RRST GL&SS & $.50 RERLLB; 4-8 F~ I FREE ~ STAR COLI~rRY mL ~D~GHT & [:~ICE MUSIC AFTER W/ DJ DAVID DEE8 MAY 13 MAY 12 MAY 11 CHASERS ~ INCOGNrro CHASERS ~ INCOgNiTO "~E pALACE DIVAS CHASERS ~ INCOGNITO THE pALACE DIVAS ~ 11 BO~NG & POOL MATCH 11 PM, $3 COVER I:~,~1, $5 COVER CW’8 CW’S DJ DUSTY $2 SMALL FITO-IER8; 2-4 pM I $2 RRST GLASS & $.~0 RCEE’8 TURN: 11 PM: $2 8MALL PITCHERS; 2-4 PM / $2 RRST GLASS & $.50 RERLL~ 4.-8 PM I FREE POO..: 6"8 PM POCL TOURNN~E’NT: 8 PM, PlOT M,aJ..E DANCER R~GADE8 RENEGADES $2 SMALL P1TC/~-RS; 2-4 PM t $2 RRST ~ & $.50 RERIIS; 4-8 PM / 3HURSDAY NIGHT UVE V~ TA~THA TAYLOR: 11P RERLLB; 4-8 PM D~NCE FLOOR I OPBq ~ STAR MALE DANCER: =MAMA’S BOYS FROM TEXAS" THE STAR COUNTRY mL MIDINtGI,4T & DANCE MUSIC AFTER VV/ D. DAVID CEE8 MAY 18 MAY 19 MAY 20 CHASERS ~ INCOGNITO SF;ORTS NIGHT: FEMALE BO~NG & PO~L MATCH pALACE DIVAS ~ CHASERS ~ INCOGI~’O 3HE P,~J.ACE DIVAS ~ 11 FM, $5 COVER CW’~ POCL TOURNAMENT: 8 PM, HOT MALE DANCER REN~GADE~ $2 8MALL PITCHERS; 2-4 pM I $2 RRST GLASS & $.50 CA~A LEE LOVE SHOVV & REFILLS;, 4-B ~ I "fHURSDAy NIGHT UVE V~’ TABVff-IA BEER BUST TAYLOR: 11 P TH~ STAR THE STAR CI-.IA~ERS ~ INCOGI~TO THE PALACE DIVAS ~ 1! PM. $5 COVER MAY 17 MAY 16 CW’S DART TOURNAMENT: 8 $1(30 FIRST pRITI= RENEGADES DOMOMQUE’8 DOLL’S: 11 $2 SMALL PITO:-~R8; 2-4 $2 RRST ~ & $..50 RE;PM THE STAR MALE DANCER: BOYS FROM MAY 4 CHASERS ~ INCOGNEO TH£ STAR MALE DANCER: "MAMA’S : BOYS FROM TEXAS" & BEER : BUST CHASERS ~ INCOGNITO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING DELBERT COLLINS TI~ STAR KRIS KOPL 8TARGAYZERS 2-4 R~GADES $2 SMALL RTC~"ER8; 2-4 pM / $2 RRST GLASS & $.50 RERLLS; 4-8 PM BANCE FLOOR MAY 10 CHASERS ~ INCOGNrro KARAOKE N1C-.-.-~T STARGAYZERS $2 SMALL RTChl~RS; 2-4 PM / $2 RRST GLASS & $.F~0 RERLLS; 4-8 PM / FREE POOL; ~ FM / KARAOK~ IN 33-1E RAW. 8 PM- 120 AM CW’S ~J MALE DANCER: "MAMA’B BOYS FRCM "rF_XAS" & BEER $2 ~ RTCHERS; 2-4 PM I $2 RRST GLASS & $..~) RERLLS;, 4-8 I’M / FREE FOOL; 6.g PM / KARAOKE IN "rile RAVV; 8 PM- 1:30 AM RB~GAD£S PITQ-IER8; 4-8 MAY 3 CHA~ERS ~ INCOGNITO KARAOKE NIGHT STARGAYZERS CW=S SMALL RERLLS; DANCER ~ STAR MALE DANCER: =MAMA’S BOYS FRCM TEX,a~’ & BEER MAY 7 THE STAR KRIS KCHSHOW ~CW’SQUAKE RENEGADE8 $2 8MALL R:rcI-ERS; 2-4 F~V[ I $2 FI RBT GLA88 & $.~0 RERLLB; 4.-8 PM / JU~EBOX- YOUR Ct’K~CE ALL DAY & NIGHT I MALE DANCER TI~ STAR CA’I~A LEE LOVE SHOVV & BEER ~ CW’S FREE DRAW BEER: 4-6 F~ $3 BEER BUST: 4-9 ~ CI"I~ERS ~ INCOGNITO "P,’-IE PALACE DIVAS ~,’-IOV~. 11 PM, $5 COVER ~ CW’S FREE DRAW BEER: ;3 BEER BLIST: 4-G PM CHA~ERS ~ INCOGNITO POCk- TOURNAMENT: 8 PM~ HOT MALE DANCER MALE THE STAR CA’hA LEE LOVE SPK)VV & BEER BUST THE STAR KRIS K~HL STARGAY-Z~RS SHOW TH~ 8TAR KRIS KOrlL SHOW CI.,IA~ERS ~ INCOGNITO THE PALACE DIVAS ~ 11PM, $3 COVER 25 23 ~ERS ~ INCOGNITO CHASERS e INCOGNITO _IVE ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING DELBERT COLLINS SPORTS N~Gt-E: FEMALE BO~NG & POOL MATCH REf~GADES CV~S 1727 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74112 918.610.5323 CW’S FREE DRAW BEER: 4-6 FM, $3 BEER BLIST: 4-9 PM 21 19 CHASERS @ INCOGNITO SHOW PALACE 4812 E 33RD STREET TULSA, OK 74135 918.743.8979 TH~ STAR MALE DANCER: =MAMA’S BOYS FROM TEXAS" & BEER BUST cw’s DJ QUAKE CW~ RENEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS; 2-4 FM I $2 RRST GLABS & $.50 REN~GA.DES ROSE’S TURN: 11 PM: 8MALL RTCHERB; 2-4 PM / RRBT GLASS & 8.50 REFILLS: 4-8 PM I EREE POOL: 6.8 PM RERLLS; 4-.8 ~ DANCE FLOOR I ~ THE STAR MALE DANCER: "MAMA’S BOYS FROM TE,XA~ "IHE STAR ~ TIL MICNIGHT & DANCE MUSIC AF’t~R V~ D~ DAVID DEES �APRIL 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 7 ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ There remains a need for volunteers to write, edit, publish and mail this newsletter, =Community News." If you ~ould like to help and have the capabilities to run =Publisher 2000," please contact TOHR at 918.743.4297. VOLUNTEERS are needed for "Diversity Celebration 2000!" If you are interested in helping in any way - and there are many, many ways - contact TOHR ASAP at 918.743.4297. FINANCIAL RESOURCES are needed for the continued operation of the TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER. For more information on donor programs, please call 918.743.4297. SUPPORTthe various organizations in town! ATTEND THE MILLENNIUM MARCH ON WASHINGTON, APRIL 30. IF YOU ARE GOING, PLEASE CALL 918.743.4297 TO REGIS.. TER WITH A TULSA MARCHING CONTINGENT! The voice of justice just got Ioudeid. Sign me up, I want to I help TOHR in the fight for EQUALity. I NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP HOME PHONE E-MAIL I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OR REJOIN TOHR I I I I I I ! I I I I I EDUCATION LEVEL (student): $10.00 / year n: n: n: QUALITY LEVEL (individual): $25.00 / year UNITY LEVEL (household): $40.00 / year ADVOCATE LEVEL (organization): $60.00 / year LEADERSHIP LEVEL (sustaining): $100.00 / year [] I WANT TO PLEDGE MONTHLY. monthly reminders for the Please send meI amount of:I $, I WANT TO MAKE A ONE TIME PLEDGE in the [] amount of: $ House of Holy Spirit Ministries Come... Let Your Spirit Soar 9:00 am Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday Worship 7:00 pm Sunday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Saturday 1517 SOUTH MEMORIAL Tulsa, OK 74135 II I I I I I [] I WANT TO VOLUNTEER Please contact me ASAP so I 1 can help in the fight for equality. There are numerous volun- I teer opportunities available for your participation. I I METHOD OF PAYMENT I I CHECK VISA MASTERCARD I I ACCOUNT NO. I I EXPIRATION DATE: I I SIGNATURE: I I Rease clip and return to: TULSA OKLAHOMANS fo~ HUMAN RIGHTS (TOHR) I PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 I I CAN WE CALL YOU? I I PLEASE SEND CORRESPONDENCE IN CONFIDENTIAL ENVELOPE: I I DO NOT PRINT MY NAME IN PUBLICATIONS I [] [] [] [] �oklahomans for human rights IX~ ~e box Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 918.743.4297 918.712.2458 (fax) � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8d14145a95a556a05c664fe1eb88ec9d.pdf 416a8dfad80e76325c75e5cbb1c84fa9 PDF Text Text A historic event occurred in June 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in NYC. A small, diverse group of individuals, tired of discrimination and harassment, began a global struggle for equality. Progress has been made. However, the struggle for equality for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community continues thirty-three (33) years later. Today, that historic event of June 1969 is observed with Tulsa’s 22nd annual "Diversity Celebration." Begun in 1980 as a small one-day pride picnic, "Diversity Celebration 2002 - Pride Worldwide... One Voice, One Family" encompasses over a week of diverse events for the city of Tulsa, state of Oklahoma and entire Midwest region. The celebration is set for June 2"d through June 9th with events continuing throughout the month of June. A Celebratiot~ with purpose. EDUCATE! SAVE LIVES! CELEBRATE! "Diversity Celebration 2002" is Oklahoma’s largest pride event. However, it’s not just a parade - it’s a celebration with purpose. Diversity Celebration 2002 CELEBRATES and unifies 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. ¯ D O Tulsa’s 22nd annual Celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender and Allied Community June 2 - 8, 200,~ closeted individuals they are less than equal. Diversity Celebration shows those in the closet they don’t have to live in fear. 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. GLBT allied Community Caucus SAVES LIVES by reaching out to Thursday, June 27 lhose within the GLBT community - but ¯ Aaronson Auditorium Forced in the closet due to societal pres- ¯ Tulsa Central Library sures. Friends, family, religious institutions and government all try to convince ¯ 7:00 PM The Tulsa Pdde Parade and GLBT Festival are two of the highlights o "Diversity Celebration 2002." So come OUT and celebrate the Gay, Lesbian Bi, Trensgender & Allied Community on Saturday, June 8th. The parade be gins at 3 PM at 15th & Utica, travels dawn Cherry Street & Boston Avenu~ and ends at Veterans Park - site of the 22nd annual Tulsa GLBT Festiva// The Pyramid Project - "Building a Home... Funding the Future," TOHR’s Capital Campaign wants tc hear your thoughts and ideas! The second of a planned series of Communit~ Caucuses will be held Thursday; June 27 at Aaronsor Auditorium, 7:00 PM at the Tulsa Central Library. This is your chance to let TOHR know exactl) what you’d like to see in a new permanent home of th~ Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender Communit~ Center - and where you’d like it. See va there! �TH glbt COMMUNITY ghts (TOHR) Board members and representatives sit on several city-wide committees and task-forces - making sure the :;LBT allied community has a voice. TOHR representatives attend the following. ¯ Tulsa Race Relations Committee (Tulsa Police Department) ¯ Say No to Hate Coalition (group of like-minded organizations) ¯ Diversity Leadership Council (American Red Cross) ¯ Public Health & Safety Task-Force (Mental Health Association in Tulsa) ¯ Diversity Day (University of Tulsa College of Law) ¯ Hate.Crime Seminar (University of Tulsa College of Law) ¯ Legal Referral Service Providers Forum (coalition of several city-wide agencies) ¯ Martin Luther King Jr. Parade (2002 marked the 3rd year in a row) How can you make a difference in your own community? First - take W’s advice and volunteer. TOHR is completely operated by volunteers. Your volunteer time and financial contributions directly support Education, Quality Programming, Unity events, ~,dvocacy and Leadership for the community. You can ensure equality will be achieved, by contribu~Lng to_th~..Equ~!ity...F~_nd. TOHR makes a difference in the lives of GLBT Tulsans. ¯ The Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender Community Center is not only a home for 24, with securing tomorrows equality today! more on the way, community organizations and See page 11 for the best way you groups - it’s a home for the entire GLBT allied can help secure equafity - and community. make a difference in someone’s life. ¯ Thousands have called the Tulsa GLBT Information Line and found what they needed. You may have called at The Equality Fund Equality - #’s worth it! one time, looking for a medical or legal referral or wanting to know what was going on in Tulsa. ¯ Education is a main priority of TOHR. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center educates by its very presence. Diversity Celebration not only celebrates - it educates and reaches more people every year. ¯ High School students, University students and hundreds more individuals use the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library on a regular basis. The library is only 3 years old, yet has served thousands of individuals. it takes volunteers and money to run the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, Diversity Celebration, Advocacy projects and Outreach programs. Will you give to make sure a high school student has a place to come to and talk at a crucial time in their lives? How much is your equality worth? VVhat can you do to ensure the Tulsa GLBT Community Center reaches even more Tulsans? You’ll not only be giving back to your community. You could be saving a life. C on the a y Many GLBT individuals and couples-have children from previous heterosexual marriages. Some have children together in a same-sex partnership through adoption or surrogacy. Rainbow Families provides a community of support and understanding and a little fun. A highlight of the group will be Parent’s Night Out: child care provided at the Center while parents enjoy a night of romance or night on the town or both. Rainbow Families is one of the newest, and successful, TOHR programs for the community. Rainbow Families meets on the 1 st (Parent & Child Activity Night) and 3rd (Information Program) Wednesdays of the month (with child care provided) at 7:00 PM at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender Community Center. Community News is the newsletter of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Any advertisement, opinion letter or news article submitted for publication must be submitted no later than the 24th of the month. Publication of any name or photograph of any person does not reflect said individual’s sexual orientation. Advertising is available at reasonable rates. Please contact TOHR at 918.743.4297 or PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 for rates & policies. Subscriptions are mailed (one per household). Membership in Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights entitles member to one (1) one (1) year subscription of Community News. Three complimentary issues of "Community News" are mailed to new additions to the TOHR mailing list, Membership is then required for the subscription to continue. �TOHR places on 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 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) is placing an emphasis on education and advocacy on behalf of its members and the GLBT allied community. TOHR’s new Advocacy Team recently held it’s first meeting at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The team’s first order of business: ¯ Determine which employers in the Tulsa area include sexual orientation and/or gender identity in their employment discrimination policies or offer domestic partnership benefits to their employees. ¯ More importantly, the team plans to discover which major Tulsa employers have not adopted such po "The good news is that many companies with GLBT community," said Brent Ortolani, coordinator of the cided to adopt the policies and how they were able to gain r we’ve learned to encourage other major Tulsa employers to Members of TOHR’s new Advocacy Team are Ortolani, man and Marcy Smith. The Advocacy Team meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Memorial. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th. 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 the City of Tulsa’s Human Rights Commission, new members of the City Council and the Mayor’s Office on important Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) issues." 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 dghts and protection to GLBT citizens. Y! Action! GLOBAL CHANGE Young Adult Group Focuses on Activism So you’re a young adult and thinking: what’s there to do on a Sunday afternoon? There’s plenty - all for you! One of TOHR’s newest programs, 2nd Sunday, is for young adults wanting to do something for the GLBT allied community. The group meets the 2nd Sunday of every month at 3:00 PM at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and is open for all young GLBT adults. A main focus of the group is activism - in and out of the GLBT community. Recently, topics such as the possible closure of numerous Tulsa city pools was a concern. Julie Trainum, Young Adult Outreach Director, says the growing number of young adults attending is encouraging. "They’re so excited they can make a difference in their own community," Trainum said. For more information, contact Julie at jtrainum@tohr.org or at 918.743.4297. �MAYcalendaratthe - FRh 6- 9:00 PM ~ SAT: NOON- 9:00 PM~ ONGOING CALENDAR gay, lesbian, bi & transgender center 2114 S MEMORIAL Sundays TOHR BD MTG; 2nd @ 1:00 PM SOONER STATE RODEO ASSOCIATION; 1st @ 1 PM 2nd SUNDAY YOUNG ADULT GROUP; 2nd @ 3 PM TULSA AREA PRIMETIMERS; 2nd @ 4 PM DRILLER BEARS; every other 3rd @ 5 PM Mondays SOULFORCE IN OKLAHOMA; 1st & 3rd @ 6 PM TULSA TORNADOES; 2nd & 4th @ 7 PM GLBT COMMUNITY MEETING; 2nd @ 7:30 PM PRIMETIMERS BD MTG; 2nd @ 7 PM OKIE MEN; 2nd & 4th @ 7:00 PM CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING by Red Rock; 6-8 PM Wednesdays GENDER OUTREACH DROP-IN; 7 PM RAINBOW FAMILIES; 1st & 3rd @ 7 PM Thursdays GLBT AGING GENERATIONS; 1st & 3rd @ 7 PM Fridays ~ LESBIAN CONNECTION MOVIE NIGHT; 7 PM Saturdays DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2002 planning meetings 2nd & 4th SATURDAY IN MAY @ 12:00 PM WOMYN’S COMING OUT; 1st & 3rd @ 4:00 PM " T.U.L.S.A. BD MTG; 1st @ 4 PM T.U.LS.A. MEMBER MTG; 1st @ 5 PM BUTCH / FEMME; 3rd @ 7 PM ANONYMOUS HIV TESTING by H.O.P.E.; 4-7 PM THE PRIDE STORE, LOCATED IN THE CENTER, IS OPEN M-F; 6-9 PM & SATURDAYS; NOON-9 PM. STOP BY TO GET YOUR FLAGS, JEWELRY, RINGS & MOREl O0 ¯ ¯ O O"O ¯ 0 O O 0 INTERVIEWS FOR MR. PLAY-MOR LEATHER BLUE LOUNGE, 6:00 PM INTERVIEWS FOR MS. TNT’s LEATHER BLUE LOUNGE, 1:00 PM 4 ~.~.LS.A. f OO~M~ ~OO~; 4:00 9M TOHR CO~UNI~ ~EETING W/D~ERSI~ UPDATE & A D~R PRIZEIff CO~UNI~ RO0~; ~:~ P~ TULSA DRILL[R BEARS G~E NIGHT OOMMUNI~ ROOM; 6:90 PM PFLAG Muskogee 3531 E 93rd Street South Muskogee, OK 74403 Join PFLAG Muskogee the first Monday of each month 6:00 PM Muskogee Public Library; 800 W Okmulgee Avenue Email us at PFLA G4Muskogee@aoL com MAY SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR at the . Tulsa GLBT Commun=ty Center NEW groups NOW meeting at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center OKIE MEN YOU ASKED FOR IT- YOU GOT IT! An activity and social group, Okie Men, is a group of likeminded men who want to meet others, but not necessarily in a nightclub. Geared toward singles, but not exclusive for singles, Okie Men, meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 PM in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. MEN’S COMING OUT GROUP Many men find comfort in talking with others as they go through the lifelong process of coming to terms with their sexuality. The Men’s Coming Out Group helps with an attitude of listening and shadng. Do you know someone who may like to attend? Coming out is a lifelong process - maybe you’d like or need to attend. The group is new and will have their first meeting later this month. Look for more information coming soon via email. Contact TOHR at community@tohr.org for more information on dates and times. �EVENT SC �"One for the Art Exhibit & Silent Auction Tuesday, June 4; 6-9:00 PM Tulsa Sunday, June 2 B’nai Emunah Synagogue 1710 S Owasso Emerson Hall/All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 S Peoria Avenue Sponsored by Tulsa GLBT Allied Faith Community Art Exhibit Featuring Artists across Oklahoma PFLAG Parents Speak OUT! Monday, June 3; 7:00 PM Brookside Library Silent Auction Featuring Fine Art, Entertainment / Dinner Packages, Decorative Gifts, Accessories and much more Sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Featuring of PFLAG parents Sponsored by Tulsa City-County Library PFLA G Library Exhibition through the month of June Tulsa Central Library 4th Street & Denver Avenue with Pride" June 6; 7:00 PM Tulsa Central Library 4th Street & Denver Avenue Featuring Council Oak Men’s Chorale Sponsored by Tulsa City-County Library Friday; May 31; 6:00 PM PFLAG FAMILY SPAGHETTIDINNER Fellowship Congregational Church 29th & Harvard Sponsored by Tulsa PFLA G POST-DIVERSITY CELEBRATION WEEK EVENTS Tuesday, June 11; 2:00-3:00 PM YOUNG ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION West Regional Library 2224 W 51st Street Sponsored by Tulsa City-County Library Tuesday, June 11; 7:00 PM GLBT Film Series "SCOUTS HONOR" Aaronson Auditorium, Tulsa Central Library 4th & Denver, Downtown Tulsa Sponsored by PFLAG Tulsa Thursday, June 13; 7:00 PM GLBT Film Series "IT’S MY LIFE" Aaronson Auditorium, Tulsa Central Library 4th & Denver, Downtown Tulsa Sponsored by Tulsa City-County Library �Saturday, June 8; 3:00 PM Cherry Street to Boston Avenue to Veterans Park Parade Marshals Ms. Rachel Sage of New ~riday, June 7; 7:00 Mpress Records recording artist 3:00 PM Dinner /ista Room / Gilcrease Museum ~400 Gilcrease Museum Road featuring the 3rd Annual Community Hero Award presentations Exclusive Viewing of collection by Remington, Russell, Moran, Catlin available only to the GLBT allied community Black-Tie Optional $100 /individual; $750 /table of eight $1,500 / Equality Table call 918.743.4297 for reservations Featuring Oklahoma’s largest Pride Entertainment before Stilhqalkers & Entries from 22~ - TUiSa GLBT Fesdva~ June 8 8:00 PM Benefiting TOHR’s Equality Fund securing tomorrow’s equality today SUPPORTING THE ENTIRE GLBT ALLIED COMMUNITY Veterans Park S Boulder Avenue Featuring ~d Light Festival Stage Taylor & Carla Renee, Fair Food Court, Cross Safety Zone AND MUCH MORE! DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2002 presented by tulsa oklahomans for human rights securing equality for the Gay, Lesbian, BL Transgender and Allied community e~tire GLBT ~ed commurdt~ �T¥ 2 @ @ @ @ @@@@@@@@@ presented by @ @ @ @ rachel wvwv.rachelsage.com ~oklahomans @ PARADE MARSHAL / ENTERTAINMENT for human rights @ in partnership with @ MCC United Rachel Sage is a modern day renaissance woman. A rare @ combination of timeless craftsmanship and contemporary feminist sensibilities, THE VILLAGE VOICE has described her music @ as "earthiness, color and emotion... Sage has folk on the brain ® and piano keys for hands and is sure to put on a show sublime." A John Lennon Songwriting Contest & USA Songwriting @ Competition winner, Rachael has toured with Ani DiFranco and has played the Lilith Fair. Sage runs her own nationally distributed label Mpress Records in NYC and designs instruments, @ ~AMERICA furniture and clothes that have @ been featured in the New York Times. @ "With her unique Ani DeFranco-meets-Tori Amos @ voice, Rachel Sage exudes plenty of passion and an enor- @ mous amount of strength," (Satellite; Burbank, CA) @ to other people’s pain." Inspired by the strength of such artist / ® activists as Amy Ray, Ben Harper and Patti Smith, Rachel is determined to cross barriers with her music, and to communicate @ empathy with reference to sexuality, spirituality and social injus@ tice. Songs from all three of her albums have examined sexism, ageism, racial prejudice, drug and sexual abuse while her personal perspective is "painfully idealistic," Welcomes Rachel - to Tulsa & Diversity Celebration 2002! Love Out Loud as of May 14, 2002 the EQUALITY FUND Name securing tomorrows equality today Partners Name (if applicable) .... Center Friends $10+ 1 month $120+ annually Address Day phone Evening phone 25/25 $25+ / month $300+ annually E-mail I/we wish to support TOHR and the mission of equality. OCenter Friends inside by Design ,025,’25 OSustaining Council OCheck enclosed, payable to TOHR OLeadership Council OMonthly giving plan OAnnual gift O My company offers a matching gift program. The proper forms are enclosed. (See your personnel office for forms) Sqstalninq Council $50+ t month $600+ annually Leadership Councirl ¯$100+ / month $1,200+ annually supporting Tulsa Ok/ehomans ~Please bill my/our credit card: Account Number Signature OAMEX OVisa OMastercard Exp. Date for Human Rights (TOHR) educational & support pro#rams for the GLBT A/fled community [ Progress is being made in the struggle for equality for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender (GLBT) individuals. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) has been fighting for equality and offering support to Tulsa and Oklahoma’s GLB T community, their family and friends for more than 20 years. As Tulsa and Oklahoma supports equality, it grows as a city and state, improves the wellbeing of a significant portion of its population and increases its attractiveness to business and younger generations. Your gift provides a home for the GLBT allied community- the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. Your contribution ensures Tulsa’s annual Diversity Celebration continues to celebrate, save lives and educate. Your donation helps secure equality for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Allied community. TOHR . for the entire GLBT allied community �The weekend of June 7th and 8th features Diversity Celebration’s signature events, beginning with Oklahoma’s GLBT social event of the year the "2002 Diversity Gala" at the internationally recognized Gilcrease Museum the evening of Friday, June "One Night for Change" begins with a champagne reception in the Gilcrease Gardens. Gala patrons and guests enjoy complimentary valet parking prior to visiting with guests, speakers and entertainers while strolling among the formal and wooded gardens of Gilcrease. A four course dinner follows in one of Tutsa’s most elegant venues - the Vista Room at Gilcrease. The Vista Room offers breathtaking views of the Osage Hills and magnificent sunsets. The presentation of the "Community Hero Awards," recognizing individuals who have significantly contributed to the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender and Allied community in the continuing struggle for equality, is a feature on the evening program. An exclusive viewing of the Gilcrease collections, available only to the GLBT allied community this evening, awaits Gala patrons and guests. The Gilcrease Museum’s permanent sollection houses the world’s largest and we must be the chane most comprehensive collection of fine art, artifacts and archives telling the story of the American West. The Diversity Gala benefits TOHR’a Equality Fund. The Equality Fund supports the ongoing educational programs and services of Tulsa Oklaho- "C Advance reservations are now being accepted for the 2002 Diversity Gala. Patron tables of eight are available for $1,500. Sponsor tables of eight are available for $750 with individual tickets at $100 per seat. Please call 918.743.4297 for reservations to the GLBT social event of the year; the 2002 Diversity Gala. tulsa oktahomans secures equality for the ights Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender andAIlied community NOMINATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN! The "Community Hero Awards" are presented annually by Tulsa Oklahomans for Hu- ¯ man Rights (TOHR) to deserving individuals who have significantly contributed to the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender & Allied community in the continuing struggle for ° equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. 2002 COMMUNITY HERO AWARD NOMINATION FORM Nominee’s Name Address Email Phone Please circle one of the categories that best fits the nominees area of service Education Unity Community Volunteer Advocacy Please attach a 100 word (or less) legible essay explaining why the nominee is deserving of a Community Hero Award. This is required for consideration. Phone ,2002 NOMINATION STANDARDS Nominee must reside or have resided in the Tulsa / NE Oklahoma area. Nominee has served the GLBT allied community in one of the following areas: a) Educa~on; b) Unity; c) Community Volunteer or d) Advocacy. All nominations must be received by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) by 9:00 PM, May 31, 2002. Nominations may be mailed to: TOHR; PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 or can be dropped off at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender Community Center, 2114 S Memorial (M-F; 6-9 PM and Sat.: 12~9 PM). All nominations must include a completed nomination form with required essay. Selfnominations are not allowed. Members of the TOHR Board of Directors and their families are excluded from nomination. Honorees will be selected by the Board of Directors of TOHR. Upon selection, the nominator will be contacted in order to make arrangements for honoree to attend the Diversity Gala. Address Email 2002 COMMUNITY HERO AWARD All nominations are kept confidential. Placed in nomination by Date marts for Human Rights o securing equelity & working for the entire GLBT allied community of Oklahoma through: The Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender Community Center - educating of Tulsa, located at 2114 S Memorial o Diversity Celebration Tulsa’s annual celebration of the GLBT allied community . Advocacy in Action - ensuring equality has a voice. The Tulsa GLBT Information Line. 2nd Sunday - TOHR’s young adult group e GLBTAging Generations e Men’s Coming Out Group and Okie Men Lesbian Connection and Womyn’s Coming Out Group o Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library Received by TOHR on ,2002 The nomination form and essay are required for nominee to be considered. Honoree names will be kept guarded (a secret) until the award is presented. The 2002 Community Hero Awards) will be presented during the 2002 Diversity Gala; Friday; June 7, 2002 at the Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, OK. �@@@@@ VOCACY IN ACTION EDUCATING TULSA TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS PO BOX 2687 TULSA,OK 74101 TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL 918.743.4297 ~ARRON ALLIANCE GROUP PC BOX 18794 OKC, OK 73154 405.810.9599 fMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN 1107 E 19th TULSA, OK 74120 918.582.4673 "AGUE OF WOMEN VOTER~. [TROPOLITAN TULSA 3336 E 32rid STREET SUITE 234 TULSA. OK 741354442 ~TIONAL ORGANIZATION )R WOMEN (N.O.W.) PC BOX 692067 TULSA. OK 74134 918.365.5658 KLAHOMA NARAL PC BOX 9165 TULSA, OK 918.385,5658 ARENTS, FAMILIES & YlENDS of LESBIANS & GAYS ~FLAG)-TULSA PC BOX 52800 TULSA, OK 74152 9t 6.749.4901 A Y NO TO HATE COALITION A VOLUNTEER ORG DED{ CATED TO PRESERVING THE DIGNITY AND FUNDA MENTAL FREEDOMS OF ALL PEOPLE OULFORC~ IN OKLAHOMA RT. 4 BOX 3534 STtGLER. OK 7440"2 918.587.3248 (SUE) 9t8.45~,2761 (KAREN) "ULSA OKLAHOMANS IUMAN RIGHTS ITOHRI PC BOX 2687 TULSA,OK 74101 918.743A297 or f#z ~AMBO0 LOUNGE 7204 E PINE STREET TULSA, OK 918.832.1269 ~W’s DANCE HALL & SALOON 1737 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA, OK 74112 918.610.5323 ~tEADS & TAILS 7944 E 21st STREET TULSA, OK 74145 VEW AGE RENEGADES 1649 S MAIN STREET TULSA, OK 74119 918.585,3405 VER STAR SALOON ~IL 1565 S SHERIDAN ROAD TULSA,OK 74112 916,834,4234 ~LA Y.MOR LOUNGE 424 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA.OK 74112 918.838.9792 ;CHA TZI’s 2619 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA,OK 74112 918.280.1316 rNT’s 2114 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA, OK 74145 918.660.0856 rOOL BOX fl 1338 E 3RD STREET TULSA, OK 74120 918.584.t308 ~’ELLOW BRICK ROAD PUB 2630 E 15TH STREET TULSA, OK 74104 918.749.1563 ~HERRY STREET PSYCHO"HERAPYASSOCIATES 1515 S LEWIS TULSA. OK 74104 918,743.4479 CALL THE TULSA GLBT INFOR. MAT/ON LINE AT 918.743.4297 FOR pRIVATE COUNSELORS RYAN WHITE TITLE IIIB MEDI. CAL CLINIC OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVER SITY COLLEGE OF MEDI CINE HEALTIt TULSA CITY/COUNTY DEPARTMENT 4616 E 15th STREET TULSA, OK 74112 918.744.1000 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTER INC. VENTION SERVICES, (DVIS) 1419 E 15th STREET TULSA, OK 74120 918,585.3143 tULSA POLICE DEPARTMENT 918.595.2824 OR 911 CA~ THE TULSA G~T INFORMATION LINE AT 918.74&4297 =OR PRIVATE FINANCIAL S~VICES/ACCOUNTANTS GAY BISEXUAL, LESBIAN, TRANS ALLIANCE OF TU Bdan-Cortex@utuP~a.edu COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE PO BOX 1062 TULSA, OK 74104-1062 918,748.3888 FREE SPIRIT WOMAN IN PRIVATE HOMES 918.587.4669 OK sPOKES CLUB PC BOX 9165 TULSA. OK 74157 "ULSA AREA pRIMETIMERS PC BOX52118 TULSA, OK 74152-0t 18 918.582.6557 COMMUNITI GLBT TULSA CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL MAIL: PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 918.743A297 TU~,SA OKLAHOMANS for HU. MAN RIGHTS ,,’TOHR} PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 918.743.4297 TULSA UNIFORM & LEATHER SEEKERS ASSOCIATION (T.U.L. S.A.) PC BOX 33O76 TULSA, OK 74102 918299.6866 TULSA WOMEN’S ~L TERNA TIVE 918.587.4669 TUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) 405.231.4911 OKLAHOMA CORPORTA TION CONSUMER COMMISSION DMS/ON 405.521,2331 oKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AIDS CARE COORDINA TORS--- TULSA 918.428.0366 rNDIAN HEALTH CARE RE sOURCE CENTER 550 S PEORIA TULSA, OK 74119 918.582.77"25 MORTON HEALTH CENTER 603 E PINE STREET TULSA, OK 74106 918.587.2171 =LANNED PARE~ITHOOD 1007 S PEORIA AVENUE TULSA, OK 74129 918.587.1101 CDO NATIONAL PREVENTIO~ NETWORK 800.45&5231 CRISIS HELPLINE 918.83&4357 DOMES TIC VIOLENCE 918.585.3143 GLBT INFORMATION LINE 918.743.4297 MAYOR’S ACTION LINE 918.596.2100 ~IA TIONAL AIDS HO TLINE 800.342~1DS NATIVE AMERICAN AIDS LINE 800.283.&IDS OKLAHOMA AIDS HOTLINE 800,535.&IDS 918.742,5904 PFLAG HELPLINE PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL B.A. ELECTROLOGY 918.455.9050 CIMARRON ALLIANCE 405.810.9599 DEMOCRA TIC HEADQUARTER~ 3930 E 31st STREET TULSA, OK 74135 918.742.2457 REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS 7947 E 50th STREET TULSA, OK 74145 918.627.5702 LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE MONDAYS AT RIVERLANES LABOR-MEMORIAL DAYS ~!ANCY McDONaLD RAINBOI& U~RARY 918.749.4901 STD HOTLINE 800.227,8922 ~%’U ~;’ ~’ Z~’"~=.’ AIDS COALITION OF ~LSA 14~ S BOULDER A~NUE TULSA. OK 74119 918.~.5~1 ~IDS WALK TULSA ~ ~X 4337 TULSA, ~ 741O1 918.5~,~ HIV OU~CH, PR~NTIO & ~UCATION ~.O.P.E.) TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL 918.743.4297 TEAM OK.USA 2142A S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74129 916.381.0330 H/OMENS MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAYS AT THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL 918.743.4297 ~MENS SUPPER CLU~ MONTHLY DINNERS OUT THE TOWN - FOR WOMEN CONTACT THE LESBIAN CONNECTION @ PC BOX 2687 TULSA. OK 74101 VOLLEYBALL SUNDAYS AT 6:00 PM 71st AND RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL-LABOR DAYS TULSA, ~ 74115 INTE~ AIDS MINIST~ES ~ ~X ~14~ TULSA, ~ 741~ 918.4~.2~7 NAMES P~J~T - TULSA ~7 E ~MIRAL TULSA, OK 74115 918.7~.3111 OSU - COM ~A STATE UNI~F S~ ~LLEGE ~ MEDI CINE REGIONAL ~DS INTE~AIT~ NE~RK ~IN) 221 S N~ES TULSA, OK 74127 918.~A1~ TULSA C.~R.E.S. 3~ E TULSA, OK 74115 91&~,41~ AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIE~. UNION (ACLU) 800.875.8516 (PiN # 8516) LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND (LLDEF) 120 WALL STREET SUITE 1500 NY, NY 10005-3904 212.809,0055 UNIVERSITY OF TULSA LEGAL CLINC 408 S HARVARD AVENUE TULSA. OK 74112 918.584.2752 CALL THE GLBT INFORMATION 3NE AT 918.743.4297 FOR =RIVA TE ATTORNEYS GNL TRAVEL 2142-A S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74129 918.665.34~) 866.360.4731 gaynlesblantravel.com ALL SOULS UNITARIAk CHURCH 2952 S PEORIA AVENUE TULSA, OK 74114 918.743.2362 CHURCH OF THE RESTORA, TION 1314 S GREENWOOD TULSA, OK 74104 918.587.t314 COMMUNITY OF HOPE UCC 2545 S YALE AVENUE TULSA, OK 74114-6300 918.585.1800 COMMUNITY UNITARIAN" UNIVERSALIST CONGREGA. TION 2545 S YALE AVENUE TULSA, OK 74114-4837 918.749.0695 DIGN/TY/ INTEGRITY OF TULSA PC BOX 701475 TULSA, OK 74170-1475 918.355.3140 DIVERSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 5820 E HASKELL PLACE TULSA, OK 74158 918.835.1887 FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATION CHURCH 2900 S HARVARD AVENUE TULSA, OK 74114 918.747.7777 HARMONY CHURCH OF RELI. 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OK 74145 918,663,5934 877 A44.5934 THE PRIDE STORE IN THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER M-F: 6-9 PM SAT: 12-9 PM 2114 S MEMORIAL DRIVE 918.743.4297 , L~ L,~’~ ,~, YOU~ ~LT GROUP 2ND SU~AY: 3~ PM TuLs, STOP BY THE CEN~R ~.~s~Ri~ TULSA GLBT TuLs~ ~ =~.u.~ COMMUNITY c~.: ~:~ ~ CENTER FOR 2114 S MEMORI~ 1ST & ~D TH~SOAYS OUT ~L 7~,4~7 FOR TIMES YOUR COPY OF TuLs~ ~ ~MMU~ ~ CEN~ 2114 8 MEM~I~ ~A~Y Mc~NALD ~/N~ us~ TULSA G~T CEN~R COMMUNITY NE~ GA YL ~ ~ ~MU~ GAY PARENT ’OUTFRON~ N~E ~M~RIC~N M~N’S ~ su~R~ ~Rcu~ ¯ ~ S PE~IA TULSA,OK ~,~ . 918.~.7225 ~ 1ST & 3RD MONDAYS TuLs~ OL~ ~Mu,~ ~ O U T L I N.,.~ MAGAZIN~ PF~G INFO ~ RIPE THE NANCY Mc D O NA L D ~iNBOW LIBRARY OF" FERS BOOKS c~,~;7~ ~U 2114 S ME~RI~ ~- tulsa ~ ~X 52~ TULSA, ~ ~.~s~ ~ 918.7~.4~1 ~BOWF~M~U~S 1ST & ~D ~DNESDAYS TULSA GLBT ~MMU~ CENTER;7:~ ~ 2114 S MEMORIAL w#sA eA~ LESS~AN. B~ ABOUT EVERY TRANSGENDER COMMUNI~ CENTER 2114 $ MEMORI~ ~IL: ~ ~X 2~7 TULSA,OK 74~o~ ms.z=.4~7 INFORMA ~ON LINE 918.7~A297 TULSA GLBT ~MUNI~ CEN~R 2114 S ME~RI~ WA N T 0 NEED TO FREE TULSA OK~HOMANS ~ CHECK HUMAN RIGHTS ~ ~X 2~7 TULSA. ~ 74101 918.7~.4297 ~ TULSA YOUTH DISCOVER~ ITS ALL FRE~ �/ klahomans ’ for human rights securing equality for the Gay, Lesbain, Bi, Transgender and Allied community! TAKE W’s ADVICE . VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 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. You can volunteer for Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center and/or Diversity Celebration! Advocates in Action! TOHR is working with city and local officials and businesses in order to obtain the mission of equality. Volunteer for the Advocacy Team and work directly for equality through action! News Crews! Have a talent for writing? Like graphic design? The TOHR newsletter, "Community News," posters, flyers, etc. can be your get-a-way. Experience preferred. The Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender Community Center is :ompletely operated by volunteers. What can you do? Take a !ook: ~ Center Crew Do you have retail experience? Like to help people? The Pride Store can use you. Volunteers operate the store and answer the GLBT Information Line - and get a 10% discount off purchases! Specialties Simply stop by the Tulsa GLBT Community Center today to find out how you can help! There’s a spot for you. :)iversity Celebration 2002! is only a month away! Here’s how ~ou can be a part of it. Parade & Festival From setting it up to taking it all down - and everything in between. Work the store, pour the beverages, work the dance floor, be a stager - there’s something for you! Volunteers get a free T-shirt and few extra surprises! The Morning After the Night Before It has to happen. The clean-up. Be a valued volunteer and sign up to clean up. MAKE A DIFFERENCE YOU CAN HELP OBTAIN THE M SS ON OF_ UALgTY! The mission of equality requires a visible presence. That presence is the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender (GLBT) Community Center. Six years old and growing, the Tulsa GLBT Community Center educates Tulsans and Oklahomans, letting them know the GLBT community is no different from anyone else, we all want the same thing - equality. That presence is there for someone who walks through the doors with no place else to turn. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is a home for the GLBT allied community. A home for those just beginning the coming out process to those way, way out, and everything in between. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is home to over 20 organizations and groups - all meeting for free (donations accepted). It,s a home for the entire community - not only the GLBT allied community, but everyone who knows equality is a right. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR)relies on donations to operate the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The majority of Diversity Celebrations annual budget comes from community donations. Did you know: Diversity Celebration’s annual budget is near $30,000. Tulsa Interfaith Service: +/-$500+/One for the Arts: +/-$500 Diversity Gala: +/-$7,500 Tulsa Pride Parade: +t-$7,000 GLBT Festival: +/-$9,000 Marketing: +/-$3,000 Sponsors Benefits: +/-$2,000 You can make sure this and future Diversity Celebrations celebrate, save live and educate. Your contribution ensures the Tulsa GLBT Community Center is always there. Your donation to TOHR secures equality. ~.~ oklah ¯ ,~~ecunng tomerrows equality tooay Send yourqffli~d out Equality Fund form (page 8) to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) PC Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 TOHR is a 50f(c)3 organization, Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of current law. �COMING UP IN MAY & JUNE SATURDAY; MAY 18; 3:00 PM & THURSDAY; MAY 30; 7:00 PM DIVERSITY CEL~BRATION PLANNING M~ET~NGS TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER, 2114 S MEMORIAL J LSA tulsa oklahomans for human po box 2687 tulsa, ok 74101 918.743.4297 (fax) 918.384.0108 community@tohr.org DE & GLBT S � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/33610b4257d50da17fbf208053cc9713.pdf dc09d8cebc5bf98c07319b183e652b72 PDF Text Text MMUNITY tulsa oklahomans for human fights H ¯ g ¯ n ¯ H I m ¯ B ¯ m i securing equality for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community REPRESENT URSELF/ Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, along with Soulforce in Oklahoma and PFLAG Tulsa marched in the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade last month. Nearly a 4 hour wait to cross the starting line (lined up directly behind a Boy Scouts float-see page 5 for related story) the TOHR float "Visualize Equality" was hard to miss as it reached 12’ in the air, took up the width of the street and fluttered in the wind--thanks to the use of the largest pride flag in the state. Thanks to the all who marched in the MLK Parade and helped with construction the day before the Parade. And--make plans to take the day and represent yourself at next MLK Parade. The TOHR float "Visualizing flows ~ colorful statement of equa RIGHT: Just crossing the starting line, marchers carry the banner and prepare to unfud the flag. i ADVOCACY IN ACTION TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS HAS A PLACE AT THE TABLE An increased presence brings increased representation throughout the city of Tulsa. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) takes a stand for the GLBT allied community and is represented on the following: Say No to Hate Coalition (a coalition of several groups) Tulsa Race Relations Committee (Tulsa Police Department) Diversity Leadership Council (American Red Cross) Public Health & Safety Task Force (Mental Health Association in Tulsa) Legal Service Referrals Providers Forum (University of Tulsa) Speakers Bureau (University of Tulsa) TOHR - SECURING EQUALITY BY EDUCATING THOSE AROUND US. �"’ glbt GLBT AGING GEN.ERATIONS 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 EXPLORING THE NEEDS OF do not include transgender people because there are no national date availTHE TULSA GLBT AGING able on transgender people in the U.S. GLBTAGING GENERATIONS ¯ Racial and ethnic diversity among GLB people mirrors that of the general population. POPULATION. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE AND GET INVOLVED. There is little research on people of color, seniors, sexual orientation and gender identity. However, we can point out some available data. Voter exit MEETING A T THE TULSA polls show that GLBT people are distributed proportionately among racial categories. In medium and large sized cities voter exit polls report that: 17% GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER of GLB voters are African American, while the overall African American elecA HOME FOR EVERYONE! torate is 16%, five percent of the urban GLB vote is Latino (5.6% overall). U.S. Census Bureau data from 1990 show that: 16 percent of all Americans FEB. 14 @ 7 PM over 65 years of age are ethnic minorities, while 84% are white, non-Hispanic. FEB. 28 @ 7 PM Of this group eight percent are Afdcan American, five percent Latino, two percent Asian and Pacific Islander and less than one percent Native American. By 2050, it is expected that 66% of seniors will be white, non-Hispanic; 16% will be Latino, ten percent Black, seven percent Asian Pacific Islander and one percent Native American. ¯ - GLBT Elders may be more likely to face poverty and economic insecurity. Gay men and lesbians face income discrimination. Gay men earn as much as 27% less than heterosexual men. Lesbians and heterosexual women have little income difference, but women as a category persistently make significantly less than their male counterparts. Income discrimination coupled with the lack of legal recognition of same-sex partners has serious economic consequences for GLBT elderly. Social Security pays survivor benefits to widows and widowers, but not to the surviving same-sex partner of someone who dies. This may cost GLBT elders $124 million a year in unaccessible benefits. The above is a portion of: Outing Age: Public Policy Issues Affecting Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders, a report by the Policy Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Foundations Aging Initiative. PFLAG/Muskogee - The Place to Belong PFLAG/Muskogee meets the first Tuesday of each month. We would love for you to come to our next meeting. - ..... " - Call 683-7760 or e-mail ¯ PFLAG4Muskogee@aol.com Harvard Liquor 1113 S. Harvard Tulsa, OK 834-1888 For more information Robert Cooper Visit PFLAG on the Web at www.pflag.org Hours Monday-Saturday lOam to 9pro �TOHR is doing it... read about it here a~ TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIG mission lr~=~k’~SECURES EQUALITY FOR THE GAY, LESofi BIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND ALLIED equality COMMUNITY tulsa oklahom~h~ ~ for human rig~t~ E 2002 TOHR BOARD IN PLACE & READY TO GO JANUARY ELECTIONS & APPROVAL OF A T-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS ENSURE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS The 2002 Executive Board and Members at Large were elected and approved at the January membership meeting. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE .PRESIDENT: Ms. Dee Beasley Dee has served (and is serving) as the Tulsa GLBT Community Center Activities Director. She is Iongtime resident of Tulsa, active in the community for many years. Full of exciting ideas, Dee has hit the ground running as the newly elected President. 1st VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. Vance Reed Vance served as 1st Vice President during 2001 taking care of technology improvements. 2.nd VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. Brent Ortolani Brent is a Iongtime Tulsan and new to the TOHR Board. SECRETARY: Mr. Wil Brunet Wil has volunteered for TOHR over the years and brings a fresh perspective to the Board. TREASURER: Ms. An,qela Bruce Angela served as Treasurer this past year. In addition to the monetary responsibilities, she chairs the TOHR Diversity Gala, planned this year for Friday, June 7 at the Tulsa Country Club. PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Mr. Kerry Lewis Kerry has been active in TOHR for many years serving on the Board since 1999. The President Emeritus position is new (pending a by-law revision) and ensures a smooth transition for the organization. AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS BOARD DEVELOPMENT: Ms. Michelle Hoffman Michelle served as Special Projects Director on the Board in 2001 and will continue to improve the TOHR Board in her position. VOLUNTEERS: Mr. Ray Chance Ray also serves on the Board of the Names Project. Get in contact with Ray if you would like to volunteer for TOHR because he will be contacting you. PR / MARKETING: Mr. Brian Columbus Brian is new to the TOHR Board and has served on the Atzheimer’s Association board in Tulsa with experience in marketing and fundraising. QUALITY PROGRAMS: Ms. Anna Dodwell You may know her as Dyke Divine. Anna continues her work in the community by serving on the Board for the second straight year. DEVELOPEMENT: Mr. Gre,q Gatewood Greg has served on the TOHR Board since 1998. YOUTH OUTREACH: Ms. Julie Trainum Julie is a Iongtime resident of Tulsa and holds a position with Youth Services of Tulsa. TRANSGENDER OUTREACH: Ms. Melissa Renee Melissa is the founder of Gender Outreach Oklahoma, There are currently 2 additional open positions on the Board of Directors. MEMBERSHIP MEETING FEBRUARY 12---7 PM WHAT DOYOU WANT THIS YEAR? Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights monthly meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7:00 PM at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center (2114 S Memorial):j On the agenda is approval of the position of President Emeritus. This is a new Executive Board position made to ensure the smooth transition from term to term. This is a by-law change requiring a quorum vote (10% of TOHR members residing in the city of Tulsa). The special program will be YOU! Where do you see the Tulsa GLBT allied community going in the future? What does the future hold for Tulsa? Attend and let your voice be known. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 @ 7 PM @ the TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER - 2114 S MEMORIAL. OUTGIVING INCOMMUNITY A GREAT SUCCESS! The end of 2001 marked the end of the OutGiving InCommunity project here in Tulsa. The partnership between TOHR and the Denver based Gill Foundation was a great success! A NOTE TO OUTGIVING PARTICIPANTS! Incentive forms must be turned into the Gill Foundation by the end of February. TOHR will be sending a package of incentive forms to the foundation in midFebruary. If you would like to include yours in the mailing, please bring all paperwork to the Tulsa GLBT Community Center no later than Feb. 12, 2001. �YOUR DREAM8 ~ ~, .. Tulsa TRUE! n Rights il 4 the Party of your Dreams! German American Society Center 1429 Terrace Drive (15/Lewis) 7:30 - 11:30 PM $15 in advance; $20 at the door Tickets available at: Tulsa GLBT Cormaaunity Center (2114 S Memorial) Ken’s Flowers (Cherry Street) the Pyramid Project, "Building a Home... Funding the Future!" for the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender Community Center, a program of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) �WORKING FOR EQUALITY tulsa oklahomans for human rights 2002 TOHR Board qf I~lrectors Execultve Committee Dee Beaslay, President Vance Reed, 1st Vice President Brant Ortolani, 2nd Vice President Wil Bruner, Secretary Angela Bruce, Treasurer Kerry Lewis, President Emeritus At.Large Board Po,si#ons Anna Dodwell, Quality Program Director Brian Columbus, PR / Marketing Director Ray Chance, Vo/unteerDirector Grsg Gatewood, Development Director Michele Hoffman, Board Deve]opment Director "GET AWAY F Surprises are called surprises for a son - they catch you off guard. The recent Martin Luther King Jr. held surprises for two very different groups. The TOHR contingent arrived at the rade staging area only to realize we were line up directly behind a Boy Scout of America try. TOHR members viewed this as an portunity for education. After all, we all were participating in the Martin Luther parade together. However, to the leaders of the Scout troop it was an opportunity teach hate. Upon realizing who was them in the line-up, scout leaders worked nearly 30 minutes to move their truck to empty adjacent lane (space was very limited with approximately 3 feet between entries), but they didn’t stop there. "GET AWAY FROM THAT NASTY TRUCK, the leaders told their troops after a few of the scouts wandered around the huge flag admiring the flowing colors. Now, we all know the Boy Scouts of America hate the GLBT community. Yes, hate is the appropriate word - you hate what you fear and obviously these leaders fear our community. (to be fair, it could be a phobia of trucks or large pieces of cloth, but somehow that seems doubtful). But c’mon - teaching hate at the Martin Luther King Parade? Sad, isn’t it. YELLOW BRICK ROAD PUB 2630 E 15th STREET SUNDAY, FEB. 3 @ 5:00 PM ENTER YOUR BEST CHILl RECIPE IN THE COOK-OFF ALL YOU CAN EAT ONLY $5.00! WATCH THE BIG GAME AMONG FAMILY FANS! SATURDAY, FEB, 2, 2002 7:00 PM TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL CARD GAMES & BOARD GAMES Main course provided, you bring your favorite dish �0 0 �8= 8 8 �Diversity Celebration 2002!, presented by TOHR & Oklahoma’s largest pride celebration, is only 5 months away!!! And what a celebration it’s shaping up to be! Four (4) logo possibilities were presented to the Diversity Celebration 2002! Steering Committee and the winning logo is displayed at right. (the rainbow colors are the 6 bars going across the design - this is a b/w publication). Edward Brown of Tulsa submitted the winning design and will receive a free T-shirt. Thanks to all the participants who entered the logo contest. T-shirts will have the logo on the front with sponsors on the back. If you or your organization / business would like to be an official sponsor of Diversity Celebration 2002! please contact TOHR at 918.743.4297. LOGO DESIGN SELECTED FOR DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2002! ALOHA! HONOLULU, HAWAII SELECTED AS TOHR SISTER SITE FOR 20021 During the Site Soiree for OutGiving InCommunity host sites in Denver late last year, the Gay and Lesbian Center of Honolulu, Hawaii was announced as Tulsa’s sister site. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is proud to have been a part of the OutGiving program and wish the GLCC of Hawaii the best during 2002. We’ll be in touch with you Ken. (and hopefully come visit you). Aloha IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CENTER CYBERQUEER LOUNGE ALLOWS ALL ACCESS TO THE WORLD! NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM INSTALLED THANKS TO THE GILL FOUNDATION TOHR recently completely a year of partnership with the Denver based Gill Foundation through the OutGiving InCommunity project. OutGiving provided over 25 local non-profits access to fundraising and structuring seminars during 2001. One aspect of the partnership between the Gill Foundation and Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights was the inclusion of a brand new computer system including hardware, software, scanner, and two (2) new computers w/monitors. This enables TOHR to be more efficient in all aspects of the management of the organization. Thanks to the Gill Foundation for making 2001 the best year TOHR has experienced] (and Hi to Russell, Patty, Janet, and all the faculty and staff at the Gill. You can now access the web at the CyberQueer Lounge in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center! The lounge (where the fireplace is located) is being transformed into the CyberQueer Lounge. Walls have been taken down, new carpet has been donated and will soon be laid and many more improvements are soon on the way. Access to the web, via two stations, is available to the public in the lounge. Those using the stations are asked to observe the regulations as well as encouraged to limit your time on the net to one (1) hour so that others might be able to access the web. The CyberQueer Lounge is open during the Center’s hours: M-F: 69:00 PM and Saturday: 12-9:00 PM �what’s going on at the NEW GROUPS AT CENTER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ¯ ¯ ¯ Womyns Coming Out Group Started last December, this group is growing as womyn across the NE Oklahoman area realize they’re not alone in the lifelong coming out process. Meets every other Saturday, call for exact date, at 4:30 PM. GLBTAging Generations The GLBT aging community faces discrimination on many levels. This group works in cooperation with other local organizations in order to explore the needs of the aging community and how best to address the needs. Butch/Femme Do you feel that you just can’t relate to other lesbians? Not a "tweener" but know who you are. Comfortable in your relationship and with yourself. Being labeled a Butch or a Femme doesn’t bother you. Then you need to join us. Meets on the 1st Saturday of the month at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center at 7 PM IN THE PLANNING STAGES OUTyouth Working in partnership with organizations in T u I s a, OUTyouth is for young adults interested in working with the GLBT community to better themselves and their community. Parents of the Rainbow A new program for those in the GLBT community with children or who are planning on having children. One aspect of this program will be a "Parent’s Night Out" where child-care will be provided at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. Dates t times will be announced shortly. Watch your e-mail notices. gay, lesbian, @ bi & transgender center 2114 S MEMORIAL WEEK 2 WEEK THE GLBT CENTER- HERE FOR YOU SUNDAY ¯ TULSAAREA PRIMETIMERS; 2nd @ 4 PM ¯ DRILLER BEARS; every other 3rd @ 5 PM ¯ GENDER OUTREACH OK; every 3rd @ 7 PM MONDAY ¯ GLBT CENTER OPEN; 6-9 PM ¯ SOULFORCE IN OKLAHOMA; 1st & 3rd @ 6 PM TUESDAY ¯ GLBT CENTER OPEN; 6-9 PM ¯ TOHR MEMBER MEETING; 2nd @ 7:30 PM ¯ PRIMETIMERS BD MTG; 2nd @ 7:00 PM ¯ CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING by Red Rock; 6-8 PM WEDNESDAY ¯ GLBT CENTER OPEN; 6-9 PM ¯ AGED-OUT; for men & women 21 & above; 8 PM ¯ GENDER OUTREACH DROP-IN; every week 7~ PM THURSDAY ¯ GLBT CENTER OPEN; 6-9 PM ¯ TEAM OK-USA; call for date & time ¯ OPEN ARMS PROJECT (youth group); 6 PM ¯ CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING by Red Rock; 6-8 PM FRIDAY ¯ GLBT CENTER OPEN; 6-9 PM ¯ LESBIAN CONNECTION MOVIE NIGHT; 7 PM SA TURDA Y ¯ GLBT CENTER OPEN; 12-9 PM ¯ DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2002 planning meetings every 2nd Sat. @ Noon ¯ WOMYN’S COMING OUTGROUP; every other week; 4:30 PM ¯ T.U.L.S.A. BD MTG; 1st; 4 PM ¯ T.U.L.S.A. MEMBER MTG; 1st; 5 PM ¯ BUTCHtFEMME; 7 PM ¯ ANONYMOUS HIVTESTING by H.O.P.E.; 4-7 PM THE PRIDE STORE, THE NANCY McDONALD RAINBOW LIBRARY, RECREATION ROOM W/ POOL TABLE, LARGE SCREEN T.V. COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM(S) & MORE AVAILABLE TO YOU OR YOUR GROUP AT THE TULSA GLBT CENTER. �C MM U NITY LISTINGS ADVOCACY CIMARRON ALLIANCE GROUP PC BOX 18794 OKC, OK 73154 405.810.9599 HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN 1107E 19th TULSA, OK 74120 918.582.4673 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS METROPOLITAN TULSA 3336 E 32nd STREET SUITE 234 TULSA, OK 741354442 NA TIONAL ORGANIZA TION FOR WOMEN (N. O. W.) PC BOX 692057 TULSA, OK 74134 918.365.5658 OKLAHOMA NARAL PC BOX 9165 TULSA, OK 918.365.5658 PARENTS, FAMILIES & FRIENDS of LESBIANS & GAYS (PFLAG)- TULSA PC BOX 52800 TULSA, OK 74152 918.749.4901 SAY NO TO HA TE COALITION A VOLUNTEER ORG DEDI CATED TO PRESERVING THE DIGNITY AND FUNDA MENTAL FREEDOMS OF ALL PEOPLE SOULFORCE IN OKLAHOMA RT. 4 BOX 3534 STIGLER, OK 74462 918.587.3248 (SUE) or 9t8.452.2761 (KAREN) TULSA OKLAHOMAN$ for HUMAN RIGHTS PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 918.743.4297 CLUBS BAMBOO LOUNGE 7204 E PINE STREET TULSA, OK 918.832.1269 CW’s DANCE HALL & SALOON t737 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA, OK 74112 918.610.5323 HEADS & TAILS 7944 E 21st STREET TULSA, OK 74145 NEW AGE RENEGADES 1649 S MAIN STREET TULSA, OK 74119 918.585.3405 SILVER STAR SALOON 1565 S SHERIDAN ROAD TULSA, OK 74112 918.834,4234 PLA Y-MOR LOUNGE 424 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA, OK 74112 918.838.9792 SCHA TZPs 2619 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA, OK 74112 918280.1316 TNT’$ 2114 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA, OK 74145 918.660.0856 TOOL BOX II 1338 E 3RD STREET TULSA, OK 74120 918.584,1308 YELLOW BRICK ROAD PUB 2630 E 15TH STREET TULSA, OK 74104 918.749.1563 COUNSELING CHERRY STREET PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES 1515 S LEWIS TULSA, OK 74104 916.743.4479 CALL THE TULSA GLBT INFORMATION LINE AT 918.743.4297 FOR PRIVATE COUNSELORS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERINC. VENTION SERVICES, (DWS) 1419 E 15th STREET TULSA, OK 74120 918.585.3143 TULSA POLICE DEPARTMENT 918.595.2824 OR 911 FINANCIAL CALL THE. TULSA GIRT INFORMATION LINE AT 918.743.4297 FOR PRIVATE FINANCIAL SERVICES/ACCOUNTANTS GLBT ORGANIZATIONS BISEXUAL, LESBIAN, TRANS ALLIANCE OF TU GAY Brian-C<)rtex@utulsa.edu COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE PC BOX 1062 TULSA, OK 74104-1062 918.74~.3888 FREE SPIRIT WOMAN IN PRIVATE HOMES 918.587.4669 LESBIAN CONNECTION C/O TOHR PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 918.743.4297 OK SPOKES CLUB PC BOX 9165 TULSA, OK 74157 TULSA AREA PRIMETIMERS PC BOX52118 TULSA, OK 74152-Ol18 918.582.6557 TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 21 !4 S MEMORIAL. MAIL: PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 918.743.4297 TULSA oKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS (TOHR) PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 918.743.4297 TULSA UNIFORM & LEATHER SEEKERS ASSOCIATION (T.UoL S.AJ PC BOX 33076 TULSA, OK 741O2 918.299.6866 TULSA WOMEN’S ALTERNATIVE 918.587.4669 GOVERNMENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) 405.231 A911 OKLAHOMA CORPORTATION COMMISSION CONSUMER DIVISION 405.521.2331 OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN sERVICES, AIDS CARE COORDINATORS-- TULSA 918.425.0366 HEAL THCARE INDIAN HEALTH CARE SOURCE CENTER 550 S PEORIA TULSA, OK 74119 918,582.7725 MORTON HEALTH CENTER 603 E PINE STREET TULSA, OK 74106 918.587.2171 PLANNED PARENTHOOD 1007 S PEORIA AVENUE TULSA, OK 74129 918.587.1101 RYAN WHITE TITLE IIIB MEDICAL CLINIC OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVER SITY COLLEGE OF MEDI CINE C/O TULSA C.A.R.E.S. TULSA CITY/COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 4616 E 15~ STREET TULSA, OK 74112 918.744.1 000 HELPLINES COC NATIONAL PREVENTION NETWORK 800.458.5231 CRISIS HELPLINE 918.836.4357 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 918.585.3143 GI..BT INFORMATION LINE 918.743.4297 MAYOR’S A CTION LINE 918.5~6.2100 NATIONAL AIDS HOTLINE 800.342 ,~IDS NATIVE AMERICAN AIDS LINE 800.283.AIDS OKLAHOMA AIDS HOTLINE 800.535.AIDS 918.742.5904 PFLAG HELPLINE 918.749A901 STD HOTLINE 800.227.8922 HIV/AID~ AIDS COALITION OF TULSA 1430 S BOULDER AVENUE TULSA, OK 74119 918.585.5551 AIDS WALK TULSA PO BOX 4337 TULSA, OK 74101 918.579.9593 HIV OUTREACH, PREVENTION a EDUCA T/ON (H.O.P.E.) 3503 E ADMIRAL TULSA, OK 74115 918.834.8378 INTERFAITH AIDS MINISTRIES PC BOX 691438 TULSA, OK 74169 918.438.2437 NAMES PROJECT - TULSA 3507 E ADMIRAL PLACE TULSA, OK 74115 918.748.3111 RED ROCK TULSA BEHAV, IORAL HEALTH SERVICES 1724 E 8th STREET TULSA, OK 74104 918.584.2325 REGIONAL AIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK (RAIN) 221 S NOGALES TULSA, OK 74127 918.834.4195 TULSA C~,.R.E.S. 3508 E ADMIRAL TULSA, OK 74115 918.834.4194 LEGAL AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU) 800.875.8516 (PIN # 8516) LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND (LLDEFJ 120 WALL STREET SUITE 1500 NY, NY 10O05-3904 212.809.0055 UNIVERSITY OF TULP~A LEGAL CLINC 408 S HARVARD AVENUE TULSA, OK 74112 918.584.2752 CALL THE GLBT INFORMATION LINE .AT 918.743,4297 FOR PRIVATE ATTORNEYS PERSONAL SERVICES GNL TRAVEL 2142-A S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 918.665.3460 866.360.4731 gaynlesbi=ntravel.com PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL B~,. ELECTROLOGY 918.455.9050 POLITICAL CIMARRON ALLIANCE 405.810.9599 DEMOCRA TIC HEADQUARTERS 3930 E 31st STREET TULSA, OK 74135 918.742.2457 REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS 7947 E 50th STREET TULSA, OK 74145 918.627.5702 RECREATION LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE MONDAYS AT RIVERLANES LABOR-MEMORIAL DAYS NANCY McDONALD RAINBOW LIBRARY ~ TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL 918.743.4297 TEAM OK-USA 2142A S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74129 918.381.0330 WOMENS MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAYS AT THE TULSA GLST COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL 918.743.4297 WOMENS SUPPER CLUB MONTHLY DINNER8 OUT ON THE TOWN - FOR WOMEN CONTACT THE LESBIAN CONNECTION @ PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 VOLLEYBALL MONDAYS AT RIVERPARKS 71st AND RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL-LABOR DAYS RELIGIOUS ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH 2952 S PEORIA AVENUE TULSA, OK 74114 918.743.2362 CHURCH OF THE RESTORATION 1314 S GREENWOOD TULSA, OK 74104 918.587.1314 COMMUNITY OF HOPE UCC 2545 S YALE AVENUE TULSA, OK 74114-6300 918.585.1800 UNITARIANCOMMUNITY UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION 2545 S YALE AVENUE TULSA, OK 74114-4837 918.749.0595 DIGNITY/INTEGRITY OF TULSA PO BOX 701475 TULSA, OK 74170-1475 918.355.3140 DIVERSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 5620 E HASKELL PLACE TULSA, OK 74158 918.835.1887 FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATION CHURCH 2900 S HARVARD AVENUE TULSA, OK 74114 918.747.7777 HARMONY cHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE 1715 S SHERIDAN ROAD TULSA, OK 74112-7305 918,8:36.4440 HOPE UNITARIAN CHURCH 8432 S SHERIDAN ROAD TULSA, OK 74133 918.481 .O999 HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1517 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74129 918.628.0802 MCC UNITED 1623 N MAPLEWOOD PC BOX 581702 TULSA, OK 74158-1702 918.838.17175 SOULFORCE IN OKLAHOMA MEETING AT THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74129 918.587.3248 OR 918.743.4297 ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4045 N CINCINNATI TULSA, OK 74104 918.425.7882 ST. DUNSTAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 5635 E 71ST STREET TULSA, OK 74104 918.492.7140 ST. JEROME EVANGELICAL ANGLICAN CHURCH IN AMERICA 205 W KING TULSA, OK 74106-5156 918.582-3088 TALEQUAH UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH 918.456.7900 RETAIL MINGO VALLEY FLORAL, INC. 9413 E 31st sTREET TULSA, OK 74145 918.663.5934 877.444.5934 THE PRIDE STORE LOCATED IN THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL DRIV~ 918.743.4297 SUPPORT NATIVE AMERICAN MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP 550 S PEORIA TULSA, OK 74119 918.582.7225 ¯ OPEN ARMS PROJECT (OAP) MEETING AT THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER A PROGRAM OF TOHR 2114 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74129 918.743.4297 PFLAG- TULSA PC ~X 52800 TULSA,OK 74152 918.749.4901 TULSA GAY, LESBIAN, BI & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL MAIL: PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 918.743.4297 OKLAHOMANS TULSA FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 918.743.4297 TULSA YOUTH DISCOVERY DIVERSITY (TYDD) YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA 302 S CHEYENNE AVENUE SUITE 114 TULSA, OK 74103 918.582.0061 IF YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION WOULD UKE TO BE LISTED IN THE COMMUNITY LISTINGS. PLEASE CONTACT TOHR A T 918. 743.4297 �BECOMING A MEMBER IT TAKES YOU TO KEEP IT GOING TOHR and the Tulsa GLBT Center secures EQUALITY for the GLBT community - but it can’t happen without you! YOUR MEMBERSHIP HELPS SECURE EQUALITY ¯ EDUCATION & INFORMATION TOHR works with city officials & departments The TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER in or out of the closet / in or out of the community the Center is there for everyone DIVERSITY CELEBRATION Oklahoma’s largest pride event GLBT INFORMATION LINE serving over 300 callers per month I WANT TO SECURE EQUAL RIGHTS, I WANT TO JOIN TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP ., .PHONE E-MAIL I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OR REJOIN TOHR BECOME A VOLUNTEER TOHR and the Tulsa GLBT Community Center are run by volunteers. There are a number of volunteer opportunities available for you and your friends at the Center, TOHR advocacy work and/or Diversity Celebration 2002. A partial list of positions available are: ¯ GLBTInformation Line Responsibilities and duties 1. Receive calls 2, Provide recommendations & referrals 3, Record calls ¯ Pride Store Responsibilities and duties 1. Greet visitors to the Center 2. Operate register/computer in Pride Store 3. Record number of visitors to the Center Note: the GLBT Information Line and the Pride Store are run concurrentlY ¯ Tulsa GLBT Community Archives Just contact Ray Chance, TOHR Volunteer Director, at 743.4297 to schedule an appointment and trainin.q date. EDUCATION LEVEL (student): $15.00/year W QUALITY LEVEL (individual): $30.00/year ~ UNITY LEVEL (household): $50.00/year ~ ADVOCATE LEVEL (organizational): $75.00/year [] LEADERSHIP LEVEL: (sustaining) $125.00/year [] [] I ! WE WANT TO PLEDGE MONTHLY. Please send me monthly reminders for the amount of $ ~ I I WE WANT TO MAKE A ONE TIME PLEDGE in the amount of $~ j~ I / WE WANT TO VOLUNTEER. Please contact me ASAP so I can help in the fight for equality. Volunteers are needed for a variety of opportunities. METHOD OF PA YMENT (please select one) CHECK VISA MASTERCARD ACCOUNT #-" NITYNEWS for human rights Community News is the newsletter of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Any advertisement, opinion letter or news article submitted for publication must be submitted no later than the 24th of the month. Publication of any name or photograph of any person does not reflect said individual’s sexual orientation. Advertising is available at reasonable rates. Please contact TOHR at 918.743.4297 or PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 for rates & policies. Subscriptions are mailed (one per household). Membership in Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights entitles member to one (1) one (1) year subscription of Community News. Three complimentary issues of "Community News" are mailed to new additions to the TOHR mailing list. Membership is then required for the subscription to continue. EXPIRATION DATE: SIGNATURE: Please clip and return to: TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 CAN WE CALL YOU Y N ~ ~ ~ W YOU MAY PRINT MY NAME IN PUBLICATIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT VOLUNTEERING NO NEED TO SEND ANY CORRESPONDENCE CONFIDENTIALLY �:H.i.NOIN SIH.I. dR 9NIINO0 tulsa oklahomans for human rights po box 2687 tulsa, ok 74101 918.743.4297 (fax) 918.384.0108 community@tohr.org � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/99deaddd1a76d781c7c86780b320192b.jpg c99c8ef56cb3a69bdfe477ef2c66f265 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ed4e8021f0edbb4bb68c5cd591194cb6.pdf 7aff966e493321bdd421bb30fa6007dc PDF Text Text MMUNITY ,tulsa oklahomans for human rights securing equal rights for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community i m i m m WHERE DO THEY STAND? DOUG DODD, (D) U.S. HOUSE 1st DISTRICT CANDIDATE TO SPEAK AT TOHR MEETING Doug Dodd, pictured at right, 1st District U. S. House of Representative candidate (D) will be the featured speaker at the TOHR membership meeting on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 beginning at 7:30 PM at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender Community Center (2114 S Memorial). Mr. Dodd is seeking Rap. Steve Largent’s (R) seat in the U.S, House of Representatives. Mr. Largent will resign his seat in February to seek the Republican nomination for the Governor of Oklahoma. Doug Dodd has served the Tulsa area and Oklahoma for many years. Included in his experience is: ¯ Over 11 years on the Tulsa School Board, including two terms as President of the Board. ¯ Served as s Missile Launch Control Officer in the U.S. Air Force. Partner in the Tulsa law firm of Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson. Specializes in media law, with an emphasis on First Amendment end defamation issues, DO ASK! DO TELL! Needy a decade has passed since the institution of the "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Don’t Pursue" policy of the U.S. Armed Forees. But not much has changed. ¯ Soldiers are still forced out. ¯ Few soldiers are willing to come out, ¯ More soldiers are willing to stay in the closet - out of fear That wilJ eventually change, but in the meantime, what can you do to help change this discriminatory pelicy. Let your congressperson know how you feell Write or e-mail them with your point of view. Then thank a veteran. Then thank a gay veteran. GLBT In the �MMUNI tulsa oklahomans for human rights securing equal rights for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community I I I I WHERE DO THEY STAND.’? DOUG DODD, (D) U.S. HOUSE 1st D/STR/CT CAND/DATE TO SPEAK AT TOHR MEET/NG Doug Dodd, pictured at right, 1st District U. S, House of Representative candidate (D) will oe the featured speaker at the TOHR member* ship meeting on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 beginning at 7:30 PM at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender Community Center (2114 S Memorial). Mr. Dodd is seeking Rep. Steve Largent’s (R) seat in the House of Representatives. Mr. Largent will resign his seat in February to seek the Republican nomination for the Governor of Oklahoma. Doug Dodd has served the Tulsa area and Oklahoma for many years. Included in his experience is: Over 11 years on the Tulsa School Board, including two terms as President of the Board. Served as a Missile Launch Control Officer in the U.S, Air Force, Partner in the Tulsa law firm of Doerner, Saunders, Daniel Anderson. Specializes in media fa’~ with an emphasis on First Amendment and defamation issues, DO ASK! DO TELL! Nearly a decade has passed since the institution of the "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Don’t Pursue" policy of the U.S. Armed For~s, But not much has changed. Soldiers are still forced out. Few soldiers are willing to come out, More soldiers are willing to stay in the closet - out of fear, That will eventually change, but in the leentime, what can you do to help change this discriminatory policy. Let your congressperson know how you feel! Write or a-mail them with your point of VIEW. Then thank a veteran. Then thank a gay veteran. In the � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8519261eeab8f3e0ea4dce9723266e8e.pdf bd8012711da6efe4c5e2df7c38a8e7fd PDF Text Text MMUNITY tulsa oklahomans for human rights equal dghts for the gay, lesbian, J)isexual and transgender community II I I ON THE horizon OutG .~*InCOmmunity, ,p 3: a NEWfeatUrei i 1985 revisited, p 4 what’sgOing ~On in Tulsa? find Out in the Everyone welcome. Every second Tuesday. Every month. The March membership meeting of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is cOmmunity. scheduled for TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2001 at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual calendar, p 6 & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center. A social hour starts the~ evening off at 6:30 pm giving you a chance to say hi to old and new friends (r~freshments served) with the meeting beginning promptly at 7:30 pm. it happens at the TOHR monthly membership meetings, held every second Tue.~day of the tulsa GLBT,. ,.,~, month, are your chance to voice your opinion on the work TOHR i~ doing and your say in the busir~ess of the states oldest GLBT civil rights Organization. cOmmunityCenterl have Business this month includes membership approval of appointments io the Board find out on p list it!, P jOin g in of Directors, a detailed budget for Diversity Celebration 2001, as wel! as updates on various committees, task forces and programs TOHR attends ~epresenting the GLBT community. Paul / Paula will be the special guest speaker immediately following the business session. Paul / Paula is an OKC policeperson specializing in ~elf defense who combines humor and her own journey as a member of the GI~BT community. Paul / Paula "came out" as a male to female transgender this pa~t year while working on the OKC police force. The story of life and specialty of t~eaching self defense makes this a program not to be missed. The meeting begins at 7:30 PM at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, located at 2114 S Memorial (adjacent to TNT’s). All are welcome. tulsa gay, lesbian, ’ender center ¯ WEDNESDA Y, MARCH 7 "DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2001" PLANNING MEETING; TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER; 7:00 PM ¯ TUESDA Y, MARCH 13 TOHR MEMBERSHIP MEETING; TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER WITH SPECIAL PROGRAM; 7:30 PM ¯ SATURDAY, MARCH 17 "ASK! FOR MONEY FACE TO FACE" 2nd WORKSHOP IN A SERIES OF 10; OUTGIVING /NCOMMUNITY; A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE DENVER BASED GILL FOUNDATION & TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS; TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER; 10:00 AM--l:00 PM ¯ SATURDAY, MARCH 24 COMMUNITY POT-LUCK; TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER; 7:00 PM ¯ CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR FOR MORE EVENTS ON THE HORIZON, PAGE 6 �RAINBOW SOCIETY $5000+ Collin Higgins Foundation Dan Bumstein & Martin Martinez EQUALITY PATRONS $2,500+ Greg Gatewood Kerry Lewis DIVERSITY LEADER $1,200+ Dennis Neill & John Southard Lynn Mostoller & Kathy McKnight Mitch Savage& Michael Smith COMMUNITY CIRCLE $500+ Barry Hensley & Terry Baxter Howard Nix Rick Martin & Daniel Schneider Joe & Nancy McDonald Dick Miller Mariellen Montgomery Gordon Watson Sue Welch & Marcy Smith STONEWALL CLUB $250+ Johna Abbott George Baremore Fernando Este’ & Don Glass Kathy Dales Ruben Garcia & Jim Queen Bill & Kathy Hinkle Bdon Lewis Jonathan Stanley SPONSORS up to $100 Gerad Forbes Rick Fortner Jr. Mark Goins Deborah Karnes Russ McCarty Milton Nunley Ron Toulouse M.A. Doran Steve Eberle Esperanza Imports Events Unlimited ~Charles Faudree Gayly Oklahoman Tim Gillean & Ken Draper Dana Gilpin Michael Green Green Country Beverages P.S, Gordon Dan Hale Doug Hartson David Hoot Jared’s Antiques Ken’s Flowers & Antiques Kurt & Marj’s Catering Philip Miller, O.D. Mingo Valley Floral OK Coaliton against Cockfighting David Paddock & Philip Cyr IN KIND Pepsi Aberson Companies Anonymous Aruntunoff Foundation the Bead Merchant the Bistros of Tulsa Ouida Brady Bravo Restaurant Ned Bruha Budweiser Dan Bumstein & Martin Martinez Cisar-Holt Compulogics the Dog House Beth Persac Rick Phillips the Polo Grill Camille Quinn Rand’s Art & Antiques "RENT" Walt Rockabrand Silver Star Saloon Mary Scheppers T.A. Lorton Kevin Thompson AI Tdggs & David Parsons Tulsa Ballet Tulsa Family News $100+ Ent. Int. Mike Emery Rick Fortner, Jr. Dan Hale Bill & Kathy Hinkle Troy McGoveran B,J, Medley Matthew Miranda David Paddock & Philip Cyr Beth Persac CONTRIBUTORS HIV TESTING AT THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER EVERY WEEK TUESDAY: 6-9 PM THURSDAY." 6-9 PM SAT.: 3:30-7:30 PM Tulsa Opera Tulsa Philharmonic TVV’s Catering Walk for Life--Tulsa AIDS Walk Allan Weintraub the White Lion Pub Wild Blue the Wild Fork The above recognition includes taxdeductible contributors for fiscal year 2000 and through the 2001 current fiscal year. TolON MEN’S MOVIE NIGHT MARCH 2: "BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE" MARCH 9: "ORANGES AREN’T THE ONLY FRUIT" (PART ONE) MARCH 16: "ORANGES AREN’T THE ONLY FRUIT" (PART TWO) MARCH 23: "LAST CALL AT MAUD’S" MARCH 30: "BOUND" EVERY FRIDAY, EVERY WEEK at the GLBT CENTER �TULSA TOHR is doing it... read about it here a FOR HUMAN RIGHTS SECURES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ~UALITY PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT SERVICES UNIFYING POLITICAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS mission of equality i tulsa oklahom~hs !, for human rig~ OKLAHOMANS EQUAL RIGHTS FOR THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY THROUGH: ~_DVOCACY IN LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL MATTERS & LEADERSHIP IN IMPLEMENTING SOCIAL CHANGE TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING A HOME FOR OUR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, A SAFE AND AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENT AND A VISIBLE CULTURAL PRESENCE FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND CITY IN ORDER FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME PROUD MEMBERS OF OUR DIVERSE SOCIETY. The first OutGiving /nCommunity workshop, the partnership between TOHR and the Denver based Gill Foundation, was a resounding successl 64 people representing 21 orqanizations throughout Tulsa attended "Fundraising Fundamentals," led by Ms. Jo Kenny of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Although it was a bit cozy (already worked out for the next workshop) the atmosphere was good as we all learned the fundamentals of fundraising. AND IT ONL Y GETS BETTER! The next workshop, scheduled for SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2001, is entitled "ASK! FOR MONEY FACE TO FACE" and will be led by Julie Tagen, Development Director for the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. The Victory Fund, based in Washington, D.C., is a national organization committed to increasing the number of openly gay and lesbian public officials at all levels of government. The additional workshops planned for Tulsa non-profits are: APRIL 21= "Dive Into Development Planning" MAY 19: "Super Special Events" (Includes a Donor Workshop/ Gathering) JUNE: NO WORKSHOP IN JUNE JULY21: "Building Your Base" AUGUST 18: "Build A Better Board" SEPTEMBER 15: "Recruit and Reward Volunteers" OCTOBER 2~. "Nitty Gritty on Getting Grants" (Includes a Do nor Workshop I Gathering) NOVEMBER 17: "Be Strategic! Get A Plan" DECEMBER 15: "Breathe Life Into Planned Giving" All workshops will be held at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, beginning promptly at 10:00 AM and running until 1:00 PM. These workshops are an excellent opportunity for non profits to learn how to raise money more effective_h/and form coalitions to further the work toward equality regardless of sexual orientation! If your non-profit or organization would like more information on the OutGiving InCommunity training workshops and the associated benefits of attending, please contact Greg Gatewood at TOHR at 918.743.4297 or email TOHR at tohrt0@hotmail.com. PLEASE RSVP BY MARCH 14, 2001 IF YOUR ORGANIZATION PLANS TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES (PLEASE . MAXIMUM OF 3) TO THE WORKSHOP "ASK! FOR MONEY FACE TO FACE." 8EATING 18 LIMITED TO 65 . A LIGHT BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED BEGINNING AT 9:15 AM. A $5.00 DONATION IS ASKED. BUILDING COALITIONS TO EQUALITY Organizations participating in OutGiving InCommunity (as of 2/17) ¯ AVID READERS a ¯ CAPTC ¯ RED ROCK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ¯ COMMUNI1Y OF HOPE ¯ SHINE FOUNDATION ¯ COMMUNI’W SERVICE COUNCIL ¯ SOULFORCE IN OKLAHOMA ¯ CROSSTOWN LEARNING CENTER ¯ TULSA AREA PRIMETIMERS ¯ H.O.P.E. a TULSA PHILHARMONIC ¯ ¯ TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF METRO TULSA R.A.I.N. ¯ LONG TERM CARE ASSOCIATES OF TULSA ¯ TOHRITHE PYRAMID PROJECT a ¯ MCC UNITED UNffED CAMPUS MINISTRIES ¯ NEIGHBORS ALONG THE LINE a YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA ¯ OFJ-AHOMA NARAL a 3 TO 4 MORE PLAN TO A’r’rEND THE REMAINDER a PFLAG TULSA OF THE WORKSHOPS, TOHR ¯ Tulsa Oklahon~ans for Human Rights (TOHR - pronounced T.O.H.R.) traces it’s roots bsck over 20 year~! TOHRisthe oldest non-religious GLBT organization in the state of Oklahoma. ¯ TOHR represents the GLBT community in a number of City of Tulsa Task Forces and Committees, providing a voice for concerns pertinent to the GLBT community. TOHR representatives at- tend: ¯ Tulsa Race Relations Committee ¯ Say No to Hate Coalition ¯ Tulsa City/County Park Task Force ¯ Legal Service Providers Network ¯ TOHR is the host organization for the OutGiving InCommunity Program in Tulsa. OutGiving is a partnership between the Denver based Gill Foundation and TOHR benefiting non-profits in Tulsa in order to raise funds effectively and build coalitions. a TOHR operates the Tulsa GLBT Community Center! The Center is TOHR’s bi.q,qest pro.qram with over 600 people (and growing) using the Center on a regular basis - for events, programs, organization meetings, visiting the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Libran/(another pro.qram of TOHR) or just meeting fdends. a Tulsa’s GLBT Information Line is sponsored byTOHR and run out of the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The Information Line provides legal, medical, financial, counseling, etc. referrals, nightclub information and simply is there for anyone who has questions. Over 300 people use the Information Line per month to find out more about Tulsa. ¯ "Open Arms Project", a group for GLBT youth, meet every week at the GLBT Community Center and are co-sponsored by’ TOHR. ¯ "Lesbian Connection", a program of TOHR.isforthe women of the community. Lesbian Connection has a Women’s Movie Night every Friday evening as well as various social events. ¯ TOHR is the presentin,q sponsor of Tulsa’s "Diversity Celebration." Diversity Celebration continues to grow - educating the general public on the need for equality for all people, regardless of sexual orientation. ¯ ALL OF THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY VOLUNTEERS/ Everyone associated with TOHR - from the Board of Directors to facilitators for groups to operating the Pride Store is a voluntesr! And that means: ¯ Even/dollar of your membership and tax-deductible contribution goes toward one thin,q - the mission Join the fastest growing GLBT or,qanization in Tulsa and then make sure all we gain equality by participating in "2000 and Beyond." ¯ YOU can and do make the difference! �¯ REVISITED feature looking back at years gone bytaken from past tohr reporter’s this month: AUGUST 1985! Panel to discuss new fiquor laws for August meeting Softball tournament set for August 31, Oklahomans voted "yes" to county option of liquor-by-the-drink. Later, Tulsa County voted "yes" to make it legal right here in our own city~ Finally! You say to yourself. We’ve worked’for this for years. But is that all there is to it? Do we just walk into any bar and get a drink? Well, yes and no. With the change in the liquor laws, some things will be a little different. Bar licensing, happy hours, drink prices. These are a few of the things affected by new rules. A panel will discuss the new liquor law and related issues at the August monthly program of OHR. Come hear a few local bar owners and find out what’s going on. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 20, at 7:00 pmin the Aaronson Auditorium, Tulsa City-County Library, 4th and Denver. Meetings are free and open to everyone. Sounds of wood cracking against leather, cheerleader’s pom pons blowing in the wind, shouts of "str-r-r--ike one!", and smells of sweaty bodies; yes, it’s time to "Play Ball!" August 31 and September 1 are game days for the 5th annual Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament in Tulsa. Dean Dugan is again master-minding the event and reports that 20 teams thus far have signed up. 10 men’s teams and 10 women’s. Entries are from California, Texas,~ Kansas and Oklahoma. Steve Wilson and Chris Longobucco are assisting Dean. Several team members will be staying at the Camelot Hotel, 51st and Peoria, which will also serve as the headquarters hotel. Volunteers, though, are needed to issue additional team members. Can you help out? If so, call Dean at 496-1881. Also, the team "hosts" are needed. Please volunteer. The location of the games is yet to be determined. Call the Helpline at 587-GAYS for the place plus the game dates or watch for flyers in the bars. Sever bars will be hosting special events for the teams. The Tournament, under Deans’ guidance, has grown to one of the nation’s largest gay athletic events and is sponsored by Tulsa OHR. Hospice Program new chairman has The OHR Hospice program has a new chairman - Carol Burnside. The Hospice Program is dedicated to providing help, comfort, and friendship to gay people who need it. Currently the Hospice Program has been working with people who have AIDS. According to Carol, the Hospice Program has just received another request for help from a person with AIDS and another request may possibly be coming in. If you are willing to help another individual, please call Carol at (h) 583-7063 or (w) 592-7692 to talk about volunteering. The Hospice Committee is also planning to sponsor and STD clinic sometime in the near future. September I Two OHR members win "85 Mr. Gay Tulsa Contest Two OHR members recently vied for top placements in the Official Mr. Gay Tulsa Contest held at Tim’s Playroom by LAY Productions. Grsg Singer was the winner of the title. Greg was sponsored by Dante’s. Dennis George finished as First Runner Up in the contest. Dennis was sponsored by Tulsa OHR through a special contribution. OHR President Fred Bassett gave opening remarks the following week at the Official Mr. Gay Oklahoma PagAbove is a team photograph featuring "Tim’s Outlaws" Sorry, we don’t know the names of the indieant, where Greg Singer was once again the viduals in the picture or even the year the photo was taken. However, if you do - Please let us winner. Greg went on to compete in the Mr. know! TOHR also has numerous photos from years gone by - most with no dates or names atGay All-American competition in Little Rock, tached. Please feel free to stop by the Center and review the photos. Your help is needed and apand made a very strong showing finishing in the preciatedl THANKSI top twelve contestants. The exposure that OHR received at the Mr. Tulsa and Mr. Oklahoma contests proved very David Goodstein, founder of the national gay newsletter, the Advocate, died June 22 following canvaluable to the organization. There was lots of interest generated at these contests among cer surgery. Goodstein appeared in Tulsa last year in a meeting sponsored by OHR. Goodstein, along with Eichberg, founded the Experience Weekend, a human potential workshop. members of our community that know very little Born in Denver, June 6, 1932, her graduated from Cornell University and obtained a law degree about OHR. A number of membership applications were handed out, and new memberships from Columbia University. In 1960, he began a successful career on Wall Street. Later he moved to California and in 1975 purchased the Advocate. He also authored the book Supediving (1983). Iniwere received. tially active in the black civil rights struggle, he later became a gay activist. He was instrumental in repealing California’s sodomy laws and helped found the Gay Rights National Lobby in 1976. Goodstein dead at age 53 Cases of AIDS According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), as of July t, 1985 there were 19 reported cases of AIDS in Oklahoma. Nationally, 11,352 cases were reported. Of these, 5,683 cases were deceased. LOOK FOR THE APRIL ISSUE FOR ANOTHER LOOK BACK AT TOHR HISTORY.I �2001 TOHR Board of Directors TOHR is doing it... read about ff here Executive Committee Don Glass, 2nd trice President Cudis Evans, Jr., Secretary Angela Bruce, Treasurer At.Large Board Positions Raven Ezell, Youth Outreach Co-Director $cottie Hale,Events Director David H6ot, Volunteer Director Greg Gatewood, Marketing Director Lisa Pottorf, Membership Meeting Director Lyndsey Vandenter, Youth Outreach Co-Director rsity o ooooo The theme, "Embrace Diversity," is TOHR is pleased to announce "EMBRACE DIVERSITY - Diversity Celebration 2001 !" Celebration 2001 ." the international theme and has been selected as the theme for Tulsa’s "Diversity As you know, Diversity Celebration 2001, is one of the largest celebrations of it’s kind in the Midwest region. (so much so in fact, that other cities have tried to duplicate the effort). Planning began last October and as the month of June approaches - the Steering Committee of "Diversity Celebration 2001" kicks into high gear with final preparations being made, locations determined and Grand Marshals chosen. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ SA TURDA Y; JUNE 2: TOHR FOLLIES: Location TBA; 9:00 PM SUNDAY; JUNE 3: TULSA INTERFAITH SERVICE: Location TBA; 3:00 PM TUESDAY," JUNE 5: ART EXHIBIT: Location TBA; 6:00 - 9:00 PM THURSDA Y; JUNE 7: TULSA GLBT FILMFESTIVAL: All day; Tulsa City / County Central Library FRIDA Y; JUNE 8: TOHR GALA: Location TBA; Reception at 7:00 PM & Dinner at 8:00 PM SATURDAY; JUNE 9: GLBT PARADE: Exact Route TBA; Steps off at 3:00 PM SA TURDA Y; JUNE 9: FESTIVAL: Veterans Park (18th & Boulder); 3:00 - 9:00 PM There may be additional events during the Celebration week or during the month of June. If a organization would like to sponsor an event, please contact TOHR during the evening hours of 6-9:00 PM weekdays. WATCH FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE SELECTION OF GRAND MARSHALS AND GUEST SPEAKERS SOON! The next planning meetin,q for "EMBRACE DIVERSITY - DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2001" will be held WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2001 be,qinnin,q at 7:00 PM at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SURE TULSA’S DIVERSITY CELEBRATION CONTINUES TO GROW AND BECOME THE BIGGEST EVENT IN THE MIDWEST YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME, SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS & HELP MAKE "EMBRACE DIVERSITY" THE BEST TULSA HAS SEEN! EVERYONE WELCOME!!! comm NOMINATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN! Volunteers are the backbone of TOHR] TOHR volunteers answer the Tulsa GLBT Information Line, operate the Pride Store in the GLBT Center, clean the GLBT Center, operate the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library, etc. Every volunteer is greatly appreciated - THANK YOU to each and every one of you - your work does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU to: Derrick, Ray Chance, Curtis Evans, Erich Fillmore, Carrie, David Hoot, Greg Gatewood, Robin, Kerry Lewis, Rick Martin, Russ McCarty, Vance Reed and Daniel Schneider for working in the Pride Store. When you become a TOHR volunteer and give back to your community you also are eligible to receive a t0% discount in the Store and various additional bonuses. Everyone is busy, however, giving back to your community is something everyone should consider --and you feel good, not to mention have fun, meet new friends - maybe even a future mate. Additional volunteers are need for various times in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. Please contact David Hoot, Volunteer Director if you are interested in becoming a TOHR volunteer. TOHR began a new tradition last year with the first "Community Hero" awards given to individuals who stand up for the GLBT community in their everyday lives and actions. The tradition continues this year as TOHR will once again honor outstanding individuals in the GLBT community. As these are "community" awards, the community is able to nominate individuals who meet the criteria. Nominations must be submitted with the form below with additional addition as required. Nominations will be accepted until May 01, 2001. Nominations may be mailed to: TOHR; PO Box 2687; Tulsa, OK 74101 or dropped off at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 2114 S Memorial. The honoress will be selected by the TOHR Board of Directors at the May TOHR Board meeting. COMMUNITY HERO NOMINATION I NOMINATE AS A COMMUNITY HERO AWARD HONOREE. NOMINEE INFORMATION (please circle all that apply) Male Female Transgender Please submit this form with an explanation (100 words or less) as to why the nominated honorse is deserving of the "Community Hero" award. Submitted by: �Z 0 ��an adult living in fear, a teenager near suicide, a family searching for understanding, a diverse community taking care of it’s own, These images are real for many who happen to gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. These images are real for the families and friends of GLBT individuals. They are a part of our past, our present & our future. Approximately 10% of the general population is believed to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. In the Tulsa area alone, that totals nearly 75,000 individuals! Many of those 75,000 people struggle with the issues associated with the realization and acceptance of their sexual or gender orientation. Recent studies have concluded that 41.7% of youth do not feel safe in their schools. 46% of youth attempt suicide compared to less than 10% of their peers. The reason - they identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender! Hate crimes have reportedly decreased in the past few years - except for hate crimes based on sexual orientation - which have risen dramatically. Matthew Shepard, Billy Gaither and countless unreporte~others have paid the ultimate price. These tragedies should be a wake-up call to all that know too well the dangers of living in a world refusing to accept diversity. The Pyramid Project - "Building a home... Funding the future" will enable the GLBT community to have a permanent home to address these very important and troubling realities. A home for community organizations to gather to continue to work towards equality. A home that is and will continue to a safe place for troubled individuals to turn to and realize the importance of living free in truth. This home is for the future of our community. Rick Martin & Daniel Schneider Dennis Nell & John Southard Vanessa Welch RUBY FOUNDERS $10,000+ the Gill Foundation Mark Bonney TOPAZ FOUNDERS $5,000+ Bob Inglish & Craig Wood Mitch Savage & Michael Smith ClTRINE FOUNDERS $t,5oo+ Dan Burnstein & Martin Martinez Greg Gatewood & Kerry Lewis Greg Gray Glen Jones Joe & Nancy McDonald EMERALD FOUNDERS $1,000+ Fernando Este’ & Don Glass Scottie Hale George Kravis Howard Nix Kaye Smith Sue Welch & Marcy Smith Tim Williams & Randy Ritter SAPPHIRE FOUNDERS $500+ Lynn Mostoller & Kathy McKnight WANT TO SAVE MONEY? & HELP FUND A PERMANENT GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER? SWITCH TO RAINBOW COMMUNICATIONS LONG DISTANCE & MOREl 10% OF REVENUES WILL BENEFIT TULSA OKLA/-IOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS GENERAL OPERA TING FUND & THE PYRAMID PROJECT FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 918.665.3401 918.447.8602 (EVENINGS) Kaye Smith AMETHYST FOUNDER Tulsa Area Pdmetimers Steve Wright IN KIND Sup to 500 Gary Allison Don Eagleton Barbara Henke Lamont Undstrom Jennifer Jones Philip Miller & Dan Hale Neal Family Trust Martin Newman Whitney Price Stuart Scott Sol Smith Stitchwitch Troy McGoversn Brady Mansion Melanie Davis Ken’s Flowers Kinko’s TW’s Catering Tulsa Floral Design FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN BE INCLUDED AS A FOUNDER OF THE NEW TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER, CONTACT TOHR AT 918.743.4297-6-9 PM WEEKDAYS thanks to you it was a GREAT PARTY! You’ve no doubt heard about it by now. But, just in case you missed it the WILD HEARTS BALL was an evening not to be missed. (and plan on not missing it next year!) A very diverse crowd (250+) of gay, lesbian, bi, transgender, straight, youth, mature and everything in between packed the Brady Mansion this past February 17th and had a great timel Then again, how could you not have a great time in a building bathed in pink light? Dancing to the tunes of the D J, enjoying the renditions of Kris Kohl and company, being amazed by the costumes (the King and Queen of Hearts won the costume contest - not to mention the cupids turned a few headsi) or sampling the beverages and incredible food buffet, the crowd danced until the doom closed at 12:00 AM. Thanks go to every single person who attended - hope you had a great time. A big thank you to the Individuals who donated funds to allow many youth in the community to attend and enjoy the evening. Also, thanks to in-kind donors: Kurt & Marj’s, TW’s Catering, Baxter’s Interurban Grill, Viet Hong Restaurant, Ken’s Flower’s, Tulsa Floral Design, Howard Nix, Sue Welch & Marcy Smith, Kerry Lewis, Mark Bonney, Camille with the Brady Mansion and the others that I know I’m leaving out. (editor’s note: please accept my apologizes - all involved will be rscognized in the next issue). Just a reminder to all who attended and all who missed the biggest pure party to hit Tulsa in a few years. The mason for the WILD HEARTS BALL is the Pyramid Project... Building a Home... Funding the Future! Read more about it above or stop by the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. �what’s going on at the gay, lesbian, featured bi & transgende, r cemer ARTist bruce darrell OF THE MONTH 2114 S MEMORIAL The Tulsa GLBT Community Center features an up and coming artist in the community on the walls of the Center each month. Bruce is an Oklahoma born artist who creates vibrant images of gay new groups BEGINNING! men, Darrell’s painting career dates back to his childhood. By the age of 1, he was painting landscapes on old plow and saw blades and selling his work. Darrell, who is mostly a self-taught artist, eventually moved to Native Amedcan themes. Over the past few years, he ahs gained national attention for his contemporary Native American artwork. In 2000, he won a first place award and the Jerome Tiger Award at the Trail of Team Art Show, Cherokee National Museum. This is added to several other awards he has won at prestigious shows. His paintings can be found in private and public collections throughout the country. Also in 2000, Darrell began creating works with gay themes. His acrylic paintings often portray scantily dressed or nude male models. He is best know for combining color and grayscale in unique ways. Darrell has a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Bruce’s work is showing in the Community Room and the Pride Store in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. Along with the original artwork, a few prints in card form are available for pumhase. Stop by the Center to see his unique work. If you know of any additional up and coming or established artists wishing to display their artistic talents in a public setting, please contact TOHR at 918.743.4297 or tohrl 0@hotmail.com. @ I’m Coming OUT! Two new groups are making their reappearance at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center! After a short hiatus, the popular "Coming Out!", a support group is meeting every Tuesday at 7:00 PM. This group is for all those in the coming out process, whether you’ve been out for 1 day or 1 year or more. Coming Out is a lifelong process and sometimes it’s good to talk to others who are going through similar situations or others learning from your own experience. Tulsa Men A men’s group is also meeting every Thursday at 7:00 PM. This is a discussion group covering all types of topics. Both groups have begun meeting and are facilitated. If you or an acquaintance of yours may enjoy one or both of the groups, feel free to come on down and enjoy! Also, in particular with the Coming Out] Group, if you know of an individual who may need help in some way, please have them contact the Center regarding the group. Trans- Tulsa A third group is "Trans-Tulsa" for those in town who are transgender or think they may be transgender. The beginning of the formation of TransTulsa has sparked interest throughout the city. The group will be facilitated and deal with issues that Transgender individuals face in their lives. Exact dates, times and facilitators are being confirmed, so watch for an announcement soon regarding "Trans-Tulsa!" did ya The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is completely operated by VOLUNTEERS and is 95% funded through individual tax-deductible donations. By joining TOHR or participating in "2000 and Beyond" you ensure the continued existence of the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. It’s there for you - and for all of Tulsa. Educating everyone about the GLBT family. CL MMUNITY pot-luck DINNER LOCATED IN & %.. ITEMS JUST ARRIVED! tu/sa’s g/bt come, M-F: The Bi-monthly Community Pot-Luck Dinner is planned for SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2001 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Center. The first regularly scheduled pot-luck dinner, held in January, brought approximately 25 people from around Tulsa to the Center to enjoy a very diverse (we’re all about diversity]) selection of dishes. . TOHR will provide the table-service, not to mention some interesting tableclothsl All you have to bring is a dish or two able to feed 6 to 8 people. Future dinners will be held on: ¯ Saturday, May 19, 2001 ¯ Saturday, July 28, 2001 ¯ Saturday, September 22, 2001 and then we’ll skip a month for the ¯ TOHR/PFLAG Community Holiday Dinner (date to be announced) Plan on coming on down (or up or over) to the Center for the Community Pot-Luck Dinners. It’s simply a chance to get together, have a little food, enlarge your circle of fdends and meet others in the community. �C -MMUNITYLISTI NGSsupporting the glbt community ADVOCACY DESIGN CIMARRON ALUANCE GROUP PC BOX 18794 OKC, OK 73154 405.810.9599 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS METROPOLITAN TULSA 3336 E 32nd STREET SUITE 234 TULSA, OK 74135-4442 NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN (N.O.W.) PC BOX 692057 TULSA, OK 74134 918.365.5658 OKLAHOMA NARAL PC BOX 9165 TULSA, OK 918.365.5658 PARENTS, FAMlUES & FRIENDS of LESBIANS & GAYS (PFLAG)TULSA PC BOX 52800 TULSA, OK 74152 918.749.4901 SA Y NO TO HA TE COALITION A VOLUNTEER ORG DED! CARED TO PRESERVING THE DIGNITY AND FUNDA MENTAL FREEDOMS OF ALL PEOPLE SOULFORCE IN OKLAHOMA RT. 4 BOX 3534 STIGLER, OK 74462 918.587.3248 (SUE) or 918.452.2761 (KAREN) TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 918.743.4297 G2 DESIGNS GRAPHICS/HOME DESIGN TULSA, OK 918.583.7750 CLUBS BAMBOO LOUNGE 7204 E PINE STREET TULSA, OK 918.832.1269 CW’s DANCE HALL & SALOON 1737 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA, OK 74112 918.610.5323 NEW AGE RENEGADES 1649 S MAIN STREET TULSA, OK 74119 918.585.3405 SILVER STAR SALOON 1565 S SHERIDAN ROAD TULSA, OK 74112 918.834.4234 PLA Y-MOR LOUNGE 424 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA, OK 74112 918.838.9792 SCHA TZI’a 2619 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA, OK 74112 918.280.1316 TNT’s 2114 S MEMORIAL DRIVE TULSA, OK 74145 918.660:0858 TOOL BOX II 1338 E 3RD STREET TULSA, OK 74120 918.584.1308 VORTEX 2182 S SHERIDAN ROAD TULSA, OK 74112 918.835.2376 YELLOW BPJCK ROAD PUB 2630 E 15TH STREET TULSA, OK 74104 918.749.1563 COUNSELING CHERRY STREET PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIA RES 1515 S LEWIS TULSA, OK 74104 918.743.4479 CALL THE TULSA GLBT INFORMATION LINE AT 918.743.4297 FOR PRIVATE COUNSELORS & THERAPIST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOMESTIC VENTION VIOLENCE INTERINC. 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AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4045 N CINCINNATI TULSA, OK 74104 918.425.7882 ST. DUNSTAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 5635 E 71ST STREET TULSA, OK 74104 918.492.7140 ST. JEROME EVANGELICAL ANGLICAN CHURCH IN AMERICA 205 W KING TULSA, OK 74106-5156 918.582-3088 TALEQUAH UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH 918.456.7900 RETAIL MINGO VALLEY FLORAL, INC. 9413 E 31st STREET TULSA, OK 74145 918.663.5934 877.444.5934 THE PRIDE STORE" LOCATED --IN THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL DRIVE 918.743.4297 SUPPORT NATIVE AMERICAN MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP 550 S PEORIA TULSA, OK 74119 918.582.7225 OPEN ARMS PROJECT (OAt:~ MEETING AT THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74129 918.743,4297 PFLAG - TULSA PC BOX 52800 TULSA, OK 74152 918.749.4901 TULPAC IMPROVING LIVES OF PLWA’S MEETING AT THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74129 TULSA GAY, LESBIAN, BI & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL MAIL: PC BOX 2687 TULSA" OK 74101 918,743.4297 TULSA YOUTH DISCOVERY DIVERSITY (TYDD) YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA 302 S CHEYENNE AVENUE SUITE 114 TULSA, OK 74103 918.582.0061 PLEASE CONTACT TOHR AT 918.743.4297 IF YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION WOULD UKE TO BE LISTED. �when YOU join you GET STUFF! tulsa oklahomans for human rights Membership in TOHR has it’s benef’~ts! Of course, when you become a member of TOHR, first and foremost you know you are giving back to your community. You are ensudng the existence of the state’s oldest GLBT civil dghts organization and the continued operation of TOHR’s biggest program, the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The programs of TOHR are: The voice of justice just got louder! Sign me up, I want to help TOHR in the fight for EQUALity. NAME ADDRESS ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ The Tulsa GLBTCommunity Center The Tulsa GLBT Information Line Diversity Celebration! Open Arms Project - a GLBT youth group (co-sponsor) ¯ Lesbian Connection ¯ ¯ Tulsa Men (co-sponsor) The Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library ¯ ¯ Trans-Tulsa! I’m Coming Out! (co-sponsor) EDUCATION LEVEL (student): $15.00/year ~ ¯ ¯ The Pride Store The TOHR Member Video Library (coming soon) QUALITY LEVEL (individual): $30.00/year ~ UNITY LEVEL (household): $50.00/year ~ ADVOCATE LEVEL (organizational): $75.00/year ~ LEADERSHIP LEVEL: (sustaining) $125.00/year ~ So when you become a member of TOHR you help support all of those programs. Then when you join "2000 & Beyond," you ensure the continued existence of all of it for the future! But that’s not all! You also get benefit!! Free Cars/. Houses!. Dream Vacations!. OK not really, but you do receive some very beneficial items that help you connect with the GLBT community. When you become a member of TOHR, this is headed your way: ¯ ¯ Membership dghts in the oldest GLBT civil rights organization in the state of Oklahoma. This means you can vote, voicing your opinion, on issues TOHR takes up with the City of Tulsa. A snazzy laminated membership card! You’ll need this for access to: ¯ The TOHR Member Only Video Library! Only members have access to FREE videos - over 2,000 of ’er!! ¯ ¯ ¯ A one year subscription to "Community News" A 10% discount in the Pdde Store Advance notice of Special Events So when you become a member of TOHR, not only do you know you’re benefiting the GLBT community - the GLBT community is benefiting you! JOIN TODAY & KEEP THE MISSION OF EQUALITY GOING STRONG! CITY STATE ZIP PHONE E-MAIL I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OR REJOIN TOHR ~ I / WE WANT TO PLEDGE MONTHLY. Please send me monthly reminders for the amount of $,~ ~ I / WE WANT TO MAKE A ONE TIME PLEDGE in the amount of $~ ~ ~ I I WE WANT TO VOLUNTEER. Please contact me ASAP so I can help in the fight for equality. Volunteers are needed for a vadety of opportunities. METHOD OF PAYMENT (please select one) CHECK VISA MASTERCARD ACCOUNT #: NITYNEWS for human rights Community News is the monthly newsletter of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (’rOHR). The newsletter is pdnted on the next to the last day of the month. Any advertisement, opinion letter or news article submitted for publication must be submitted no later than one week pdor to pdnting date. Publication of any name or photograph of any person does not reflect said individual’s sexual orientation. Advertising is available at reasonable rates. Please contact TOHR at 918.743.4297 or PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 for rates & policies. Subscriptions are mailed (one per household). Membership in Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights entitles member to one (1) one (1) year subscription of Community News. Three complimentary issues of "Community News" are mailed to new additions to the TOHR mailing list. Membership is then required for the subscription to continue. All lists are confidential. EXPIRATION DATE: SIGNATURE: Please clip and return to: TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 Y CAN WE CALL YOU YOU MAY PRINT MY NAME IN PUBLICATIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT VOLUNTEERING NO NEED TO SEND ANY CORRESPONDENCE CONFIDENTIALLY N [] �: onl-.Loa ,kllNn~iNOO ,,i~OY=l 0£ ~OY=I A~INOIN ~0=! :dOHSH~IOM ,kllNnlNINOONI ~DNIAI~)lnO £1,/£ :gNIl:q:qlN dlHS~I3~IN:qlN ~IH01 iHINOIN SIH1 9NIN:IddVH tulsa oklahomans for human rights po box 2687 tulsa, ok 74101 918.743.4297 (fax) 918,712.2458 tohr.org � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/230f6838511d74b832909e4ca93f17f5.pdf d6368bed7b2750c0e1f5a0942dd5ed0b PDF Text Text T U L S A S i N C O K L AN R I G H TS VOLUME 4, 03 E MARCH 2000 HUMAN RIGHTS "DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2000!" JUNE 02- JUNE 10 REV. WHITE - LOUGANIS - CAMMERMEYER LEADING TULSA’S 20th CELEBRATION! Tulsa Okiahomans for Human Rights is proud to announce the events of "HUMANITY UNITES for HUMAN RIGHTS--Diversity Celebration 2000!" TOHR, the presenting sponsor of "Diversity Celebration 2000," and the Steering Commiltee of "DC2000" have been planning the events since September of 1999 in order to make this celebration the best the state of Okiahoma has ever seen] The GLBT community and family are made up of a diverse segment of the entire population. "Diversity Celebration 20GO" reflects the makeup of the GLBT family with a wide variety of events and activities, allowing all in the community to enjoy and participate in all of the celebration or the events of their particular interest_ We are proud to announce the Co-Grand Marshalls and Guest Speakers of "DC2000" and the schedule of events for June Q2---June 10. Greg Louganis is more than just an Olympic champion~ he stands out as an exceptional human being who has led an iry life. release of his best-selling autobiography, Breaking the Surface, was one of about books in years. It CO-GRAND MARSHAL toooed OLYMPIC CHAMPION tir~ bestseller the New York list GREG ever written by an ~ athlete. He has (see "Greg; page 3) The Reverend Dr. Mei White has been a Christian minister, author and filmmaker all his adu~ Fife. Raised as an evangelical Christian, taught that homosexuality was a sin, he fought to overcome his own homosexual odentstion for decades in all waysg~ tric shock, marriage and family, (see "Mel, " page 3) Magarethe The monthly membership meeting of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights or TOHR (pronounced T-O-H-R) for April will be held TUESDAY, APRIL 11th, 20(X) at 7:30 pm at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. QUORUM is needed as the membership will be approving an at-large appointment, to the Board of Directors. A special program will be presented immediately alter the short business session. Call the center at 743.4297 for more info. (Grethe) in Osio, Norway in 1942_ The oldest to Washington DC citizenship in 1960. Mid-way through col- of TOHR MEMBERSHIP MEETING APRIL 11, 2000 Mary~nd, enlisted in the Arm¥CO-GRAND MARSHALL student nurse ~r~MARGARETH E "-~CAM MERMEYER gram with dreams of someday becoming (see "Grethe, "page 5) MMOW 04/30/00 �MARCH 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 2 TOHR MI~ION tulsa oklahomans for human rights 918.743.4297 " i~i d~_cer~ e~"~,yahoo.com 2000 Board of Directors: Greg A. Gatewood Kerry R. Lewis Jason C. Reed Lynn Mostoller Fernando Este Troy McGoveran President 1 st Vice-President 2rid Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Member-at-large Publication of any name or photograph of any person does not reflect that individual’s sexual orientation. Advertising is available at reasonable rates. Please contact TOHR at 918.743.4297 or PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 for rates and policies. Efforts are made to verify information in articles and advertising. If errors or incorrect information is published, please notify TOHR in order for editors to clarify and print any necessary corrections. Subscriptions are mailed (one per household) monthly. Membership in Tulsa Oklahomarts for Human Rights entitles member to one year subscription of Community News. Four (4) complimentary sucoessive issues of Community News are available to new additions to the T(~-IR mailing list. Membership is then required to continue the subsodption. ao°~ Tulsa Oklahow~ns for Human Rights secures EQUAL fights for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered communities through: Educational Resoumes Quality programming and support services Unifying political and social events Advocacy in Iogisiative and legal matters & Leadership in implementing social change Tulsa Oklahomane for Human Rights is committed to maintaining a home for our community organizations, a safe and affirming environment and a visible cultural presence for our community and city in order for individuals to become proud members of our diverse society. TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS James Lawson, Dr. King’s "Soul Mate in Nonviolence" Heads Clergy Protest of AntiHomosexual Rhetoric (LOS ANGELES, CA.) The hero of THE.CHILDREN, David Halberstam’s prize-winning history of the civil rights movement, is convinced that seeking justice for sexual minorities is ’the next civil rights frontier." Rev. Dr. James Lawson, Co-Chair with Mel White of the Commi~se to Bring Truth to Pat Robertson and the Fox Family Channel, believe that "Gay and lesbian Americans face an even more difficult struggle than we Affican-Americans faced. We had our families and our churches to support us. They have neither." Dr. Lawson, one of King’s closest associates, trained the young people who revolutionized the civil dghts movement in the 1960s with their sit-ins, freedom rides, and nonviolent’marches. ’The principles of Gandhian nonviolence helped us end segregation in the 60s," Lawson explains. "Now it’s time to apply those principles on behalf of justice for sexual minorities." "Dr. Lawson’s decision to support our GLBT struggle for justice is a gilt from God," states Mel White, Co-Chair of Soulforoe, Inc., a network of people of faith determined to apply the principles of nonviolence to the liberation of sexual minorities. "Jim Lawson’s lifetime experience as a civil fights activist, his commitment to Gandhi’s ’soul force,’ his gifts as speaker and teacher, his connections with other justice and peace movements around the globe, and his deeply held faith that our Creator seeks justice for all could renew and redirect our entire GLBT movement." At a 12 Noon luncheon and a 1:30 press conference, Wednesday, February 23, in Westwood, Dr. Lawson explained why he’s leading dozens of interfaith clergy in protesting the anti-homosexual rhatodc of Pat Robertson’s 700 Club, seen three times daily on the Fox Family Channel. Following the press conference, Lawson lead the clergy on a march to the Fox Family world headquarters to present their case against Robe~tson’s "rhstodc of intolerance." "For eighteen months Fox executives have refused to meet with us," Lawson explains. "It’s too bad. We’re only trying to help them understand why (with Pat Robertson featured three hours daily) their ’family channel’ is no longer safe for America’s families. We arent trying to embarraes or censor Fox Family or Mr. Robertson. We just went them to hear the truth, that homosexuals are God’s children, too. Mr. Robertson’s anti-homosexual campaign is not only untrue, it leads to disodmination, suffering, and even death." Dr. Lawson is convinced that "Mr. Robertson uses anti-homosexual rhstodc to raise money and mobilize volunteers. He misquotes the Bible to support his false and divisive views. It’s nothing new. Southern preachers like Robertson were misusing the Bible to demean and demonize black Americans in the 1960s just like they’re misusing the Bible to demean and demonize gay Americans today." Members of the Press attended a luncheon with Dr. Lawson and the other concerned clergy 12 Noon, February 23, at the University Religious Conference at UCLA, 900 Hilgard Ave., Westwood, CA. The Press Conference was followed immediately by the four block march to Fox Family headquarters at 10960 Wilshire Blvd. If Fox executives continue to refuse to meet with the clergy, the clergy have promised an immediate nonviolent direct action against Fox and a nationwide campaign to boycott Fox Family and its sponsors. OMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT MARCH 10: "CHASING AMY" MARCH 17: "GI JANE" MARCH 24: "FRIED GREEN TOMATOES" MARCH 31: "TO BE ANNOUNCED" �MARCH 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 3 Tulsa Okiahomans for Human Rights is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission of securing EQUAL rights for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender people of our community. TOHR (pronounced T-O-H-R) operates the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center, located at 1307 E 38th Street (38th and Peoria). TOHR is involved with advocacy work in the continuing struggle to secure EQUAL dghts. In addition, several programs and services are provided to the community from the Center or various venues around the city of Tulsa. TOHR and the Center are operated through your generous support of monetary donations and your valuable time. All contributions are taxexempt to the extent as allowed by law. There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Center or participating in the various programs and events. Call 743-4297 for more information and how you can get involved in your community! You can tell by the events listed on page 1 there is a lot going on the first week of June. The Steedng Committee of "Diversity Celebration 2000’ has been meeting since last September to ensure this years celebration will be one to make Tulsans and Oklahomans proud! 3 months is all the time lelt and we encourage the GLUT family to become involved in "Diversity Celebration 2000]" The next planning meeting is scheduled for: SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2000, 2000 10:00 AM TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER 1307 E 38th STREET (38th & PEORIA) Volunteers are the backbone of TOHR and our community as a whole. Many people put in hundreds of hours to make our community and Tulsa a better place to live. The Steering Committee encourages community organizations and individuals to volunteer for "Diversity Celebration 2000" and help make it the celebration of the Millennium! The Tulsa Gay Community Services Center will be the site of the TUESDAY, MARCH 21st Community meeting. Leaders of several local businesses and organizations will gather to discuss vadous issues and explore possible coordinated efforts to benefit the entire community. This meeting will be held MARCH 21,2000 at 7:00 pm at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center (38th and Peoria). The agenda will include, but is not limited to, the selection of an official name, the ratification efthe Memorandum of Understanding between the organizations and TOHR and community / citywide work on issues of concern. If your organization would like to be involved in these meetings or if your organization has not received an updated memorandum of understanding, please contact TOHR at 918-743-4297. TULSA OKLAHOMANS FREE Come by for your copy-all FREE! ¯ Community News oPOZ oThe Gayly Oklahoman oTdangle News oTulsa Family News for HUMAN RIGHTS FREE HIV TESTING FREE CONFTDENTL~L TES~IG Eve~j Tuesday by Red Ro~ 4:00 - 9.’00 FREE ANONIlMOUS 1ESIBIG Eveq S ahuday by H.O.OS.. 4.~0 - 8~0 recently adapted it for the critically acclaimed TV film "Breaking the Surface," and both book and film chronicle Greg’s tumultuous life: his difficult childhood, his struggles with coming out, his remarkable achievements in diving, and his fear and ultimate courage in dealing with HIV. Greg’s openness and honesty concerning his sexuality, his difficulties in the past, and his hope for the future despite being HIV positive hav emade him an inspiring role model. As a lecturer, he has been able to reach thousands. He currently speaks for many organizations including universities, associations, corporate groups, and organizations for the dyslexic. Of course, Greg is know for his remarkable achievements as an athlete. He is clearly the wodd’s greatest diver, and his career as an Olympian is astounding. His most recent contribution to the Olympics has been as a broadcaster, when he appeared as co-host from Atlanta on "Good Morning Amedca" dudng the 1~96 Summer Olympics---a first for an openly gay athlete. His introduction to the wodd of diving was at the age of ten, when he first began competing. By age sixteen he had won his first Olympic medal, a silver on the platform in the 1976 Olympics. In 1984, at age 24, he became the first man in 56 years to win two Olympic gold medals in diving by winning both the platform and springboard events. In 1986, Greg again won both the platform and springboard events at the World Championships. Two years later at the 1988 Olympics, competing against divers half his age, and despite a near disastrous injury dudng a dive, he became the first man to win double gold medals for diving in two consecutive Olympics. Greg’s diving accomplishments do not stop there. In total, he has won the World Championships five times and has held a record number of National Championship titles. In 1965, he was awarded the Sullivan Award as the nations’ most outstanding amateur athlete. Greg is currently busy with book tours, speaking engagements, perscnal appearances, and pursuing his lifelong dream of an acting career-he is frequently seen in Broadway and Hollywood productions. One of Greg’s newest projects is "Touch Me," a feature length movie in which he co-stars. It will be shown in US movie theatere this year. He has also produced "Looking to the Light" - the feature length visual diary of his life since "Breaking the Surface" made such a powerful impact. family. That struggle and his halting, poignant steps to understand and accept his homosexuality, reconcile it with his Christian faith and express his sexuality respectfully and responsibly, are described in his book "Stranger at the Gate: To be Gay and Christian in America," published in 1994. Pdor to 1~, he ghost wrote several books for fellow evangelicals, including Billy Graham (’Approaching Hoofbeats’), Pat Robertson (’America’s Date with Destiny’), Jim Bakker, and Jerry Falwell (’If I Should Die Before I Wake" and "Strength for the Journey’). In all those writings, however, he never wrote against homosexuality. White began coming out during the same period that the religious right stepped up its anti-gay rhetoric. In 1993, he came out publicly when he was installed as Dean at the Dallas Cathedral of Hope of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. He announced dudng his first sermon, "I am gay. I am proud and God loves me without reservation." Mel White founded Soulforce, Inc. with his partner, Gary Nixon. Though Soulforce was established recently, Mel White has been developing his work with soul force principles for many years. Inspired by the nonviolence movements of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., White developed a program based on their principles. These principles were called satyagraha or "soul force" by Gandhi, who based many of them on the teachings of Jesus, and White adopted them to addreesthe suffering of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and tranegender people. In 1997, the Reverend Dr. Mel White was awarded the ACLU’s National Civil Liberties Award for his efforts to apply the "soul force" principles of Gandhi and King to the struggle for justice for sexual minorities. �MARCH 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 4 The Millennium Mamh on Washington for Equality, which will take place in Washington DC on April 30th, 2000, will be the fourth national mamh for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights. The Millennium March promises to be one of the largest and most powerful civil rights demonstrations in recent history. The purpose of the Millennium Mamh is to energize and galvanize the GLBT and allied communities to work for equality at all levels, to strengthen the overall movement for equal rights, and to empower and inspire voters for the 2000 elections. Book Yo~" Hotel Room Nowand Support The March Making your MMOW hotel reservation through DC Accommodations is fast, easy--and best of all, benefits the March! DC Accommodations has hotels in all price ranges, and they’re adding new hotels to the list dailyt. Book your hotel room now, by calling 1-800-554-2220, and telling them you’re coming for the March. You can also book directly off the MMOW webslte, ntt p://www, m m ow. or,q. Byrd and Shepard Families to Speak at Rally Organizers of the Millennium March on Washington for Equality are honored and proud to announce that members of both the Matthew Shepard family and the James Byrd, Jr. family will continue their crusade to end hate crimes by appearing together at the Millennium March on Washington on April 30, 2000. Since the tragic loss of their family members dueto two of the most vicious hate cdmes in our country’s recent history, memo bets of the Shepard and Byrd families have become powerful advocates for the passage of hate crimes legislation and have impacted a nation with their pleas for tolerance. "Both the Byrd and Shepard families have gone above and beyond what anyone could have expected," said Dianne Hardy-Garcia, Executive Director of the Millennium March on Washington. "Alter experiencing tremendous loss, they have stepped up and become among the most important voices in the fight against hate crimes. It will be a powerful moment for our community and our country when they join together at the Millennium March." Victory Fund Endorses March The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund has announced its support for the Millennium March on Washington for Equality, recognizing the event’s potential to mobilize voters, energize state and local equal rights advocates, and inspire future candidacies by gay and lesbian civic leaders." At its core, the Millennium March on Washington for Equality is about one fundamental value on which there is broad agreement -- the need for equal rights under the law for all Americans," said Brian t~ Bond, executive director of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund. ’The march presents worthwhile opportunities in this critical election year to advance the cause of equality by mobilizing voters, energizing state and local advocates and giving rise to the next generation of outstanding openly gay and lesbian candidates. This march is happening, its message and organizing opportunities are important, the whole nation will be watching it and we are hopeful that the community will come together to make it a success." MMOW Board Meets, Passes Resolutions Related to Youth and Trans Issues The Board of the Millennium March on Washington mat February 5th and 6th in Washington DC, where they spent two jam-packed days working on plans for the March. During the meeting, the Board passed resolutions affirming the March’s commitments to the transgender community and to the youth community. For the complete text of the resolutions, e-mail Lisa Graybill at Igraybill@mmow.org. Going tothe March and You Want to Get Married? Participate in The Wedding Apdl 2gth!The world’s largest ever nonesctadan demonstration celebrating same-gender marriage will be one of the highlights of the festivities surrounding the Millennium March. The Rev. Elder Troy D. Perry, founder and moderator of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC), has announced "The Wedding: Now More Than Ever!," a public demonstration and nonsectarian ceremony, which will take place on Sat., Apdl 29 in front of the Internal Revenue Service Building in Washington, DC. Rev. Perry will be joined by Rev. Jimmy Creech, former United Methodist clergy and outspoken advocate for holy unions of same-sex marriages. At the 1~;)3 March on Washington, Perry conducted a wedding for 2,600 couples, making history as the largest same-gender wedding demonstration and celebration. For a $25 registration fee, couples can have their names registered in a permanent historical archive of "The Wedding: Now More Than Eve~’ and will receive a personalized certificate of participation, suitable for framing. There is no charge for those who wish to participate without registering for the archive and certificate. ~ VISIT THE TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MILLENNIUM MARCH ON WASHINGTON WEEKEND TRAVEL NEWS Plane: United Airlines isthe official airline efthe March. To check flight schedules and book United Airlines flights to Washington DC for the Millennium March, call 1.800.521.4041 and mention Code 5g6EB, or visit United’s website’s at http://www.ual.com. This assures that you get the best fare available and creditsthe March for each flight. Hotel: Call DC Accommodations at 1.800.554.2220 to reserve a hotel room for the weekend of the March, or book directly off our website, www. mmow.org. Book soon, as rooms are filling up! Train:. Call Amtrak at 1.800.USA.RAIL, or visit their website at http:ll reservations.amtrak.com/t0 find out about train schedules and fares the weekend of the March. Bus Into: If you need information about parking your group’s chartered bus, e-mail Outreach Director Lisa Graybill at Igraybill@mmow.org. Lisa will keep a file of your inquiries and disseminate the bus permit information as soon as arrangements are finalized. Web Ride Board: If you’re planning on driving to DC from Austid or Portland or Miami or Kansas City or ANYWHERE and you’d like to fill up your car with a few new best friends, or if you are looking for a ride, check out the Message Board at our new website! Go to www.mmow.org, click on "About the March," then click on "M__~s~___ge Boards." HOWYOB CAN GET INVOLVED! VV~th less than three months to go before the March, we need everyone’s help to make the March a huge success, and our staff is eager to hear from and work with the community. Here are some of our ideas about how you can help; please send us yours, and we’ll include them in the next newsletter! Spread the Word About the Marchl You can help get the word out about the March by talking about it, to everyone you know--your friends, your family, your co-workers, your kids, your bar buddies, your sewing group, your Sunday School class, EVERYONE! You can aisc write le~ers to the editors of local and national publications in support of the March. Increase Visibility Around the March! Contact our outreach team to obtain March stickers, posters and other promotional materials to distribute at local bars, colleges and universities, businesses and organizations. Donate to the Millennium March Net proceeds from the March are being reinvested in the GLBT community. Please make checks out to the Millennium March on Washington, and mail to MMOW, 1000 1sth St. NW, Ste. 300, Washington DC 20036. Volunteer DURING the March We will need upwards of 1,000 volunteers to make the March run smoothly and successfully. If you’d like to be part of the March Volunteer Team, let us know! TO CONTACT US: For more information, contact the Millennium March office by phone at (202) 467-8100, by e-mail at mmow2000@aol.com, or by paper mail at 1000 16th St. NW, Ste. 300, Washington, DC 20036. SEE YOU IN APRIL! House of Holy Spirit Ministries Come... Let Your Spirit Soar 9:00 am Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday Worship 7:00 pm Sunday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Saturday 15t 7 SOUTH MEMORIAL Tulsa, OK 74135 �MARCH 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FP.E)AY, JUNE 02, 2000 TULSA INTERFAITH SERVICE 7.00 PM Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Mel White John Williams Theatre Tulsa Performing Arts Center Free and open to the public SA TURDA Y, JUNE 03, 2000 INTERFAITH SPONSOR & VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON 12:00--2:00 PM The Greens Tulsa Performing Arts Center Open to interfaith sponsors and volunteers SA TURDA Y, JUNE 03, 2000 "SOULFORCE" WORKSHOP 2:00 PM--5:00 PM Led by: Rev, Dr. Mel VVhite Charles Norman Studio Tulsa Performing Arts Center Free and open to the public SA TURDA Y, JUNE 03, 2000 TOHR FOLLIES "100 Years of Broadway" 8:00 PM Liddy Doenges Theatre Tulsa Performing Arts Center Tickets: $15.00 includes reception TUESDAY, JUNE 06, 2000 "UNITED" - ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION Location and time to be announced THURSDA Y, JUNE 08, 2000 "FILM NIGHT" Location, time and film(s) to be announced FRIDAY, JUNE 0~, 2000 "HUMANITY UNITES for HUMAN RIGHTS" BLACK TIE (optional) BENEFIT DINNER & VIP RECEPTION Guest Speakers: Dr. Grethe Cammermeyer & Mr. Greg Louganis The Summit Club 15 W 6th Street VIP Reception: 7:00 PM, $50.00/ticket Dinner: 8:00 PM, $75.00/ticket SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2000 MILLENNIUM PRIDE PARADE Co-Grand Marshalls: Mr. Greg Louganis & Grethe Cammermeyer Parade steps off at 11:00 AM Brookside to Riverside to Veterans Park SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2OOO MILLENNIUM FESTIVAL Guest Speakers: Grethe Cammermeyer, Greg Louganis, "Community Heroes" and others 11:00 AM--DARK Veterans Park 18th & Boulder The Chief Nurse of the Army Nurse Corp. I 1965 she married fellow soldier harvey Hawken whom she met while stationed in Germany. She served fourteen months as head nurse of a medical and I~er neurosurglcal intensive care unit at an evacuation hospital in Vietnam. During her active duty years she served in Texas, Georgia, Germany, Virginia, Vietnam and Washington. Alter Vietnam she and her husband settled in Seattle, Washington. Grethe was fomed to leave the military with the birth of her first swon in 1968 since women were not permitted to have dependents under 16. When that regulation was changed in 1972, she returned to the military, this time the Army reserves, ultimately achieving the rank of Colonel in 1987. She completed the Nurse Corps Basic and Advance Course, the Command and General Staff Course and Combat Casualty Course. In 1988 Cammermeyer~ccepted the position of Chief Nurse of the Washington State National Guard. One year later she applied for an upgrade of her security clearance to apply for the War college to become competitive for a higher military position. During that interview in 1989., she told the military "I am a lesbian" as part of the top secret clearance investigation. In 19G0 she disclosed that information to her family, children and civilian employer because she was going to challenge i~er threatened discharge from the military. In 1991 the military board recommended she be discharged alter 26 years of se~ice, based on her own statement. She was separated from the military despite an exemplary military and civilian professional record, on 11 June 1992. She filed suit in Federal Distdct Court in Seattle challenging the existing ban on homosexuals in the military and requested reinstatement_ In 1994, alter 25 months separation, was unconstitutional and based on prejudice. Colonel Cammermeyer was reinstated to the National Guard in June of 1994 and served as Chief Nurse of the 16~th MASH until May 1996. She retired from the military on 23 Mamh 1997. In November of 1997, the Justice Department denied a motion to vacate the decision. Today Cammermeyer’s ruling is case law. Numerous awards and honrs, including the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service dudng .the Vietnam War mark Grsthe’s military service and military career.: Woman of the Year by the Woman’s Army Corps Veterans, the Meritorious Service Medal and Nurse of the Year by the Veterans Affairs Department in 1985. The National Organization of Women recognized her with the Women of Power award and she is listed in Who’s Who of Women (199~19~1), and was awarded the Honorary Human Rights Award by the American Nurses Association, and Humanitarian Award by the Pdvacy Fund. In 1995, she was awarded The Hannah Solomon award by the Jewish Women League, and was selected the 1~G5 Distinguished Alumna from the University of Washington School of Nursing. Her book, Serving in Silence, was released in October by Viking Press in 1994. The book was recognized by the National Education Association and was named to Outstanding Book on the subject of human rights in North America (The Gustavus Myers Society for the study of human rights in North America). The made for television movie of the same name, starred Glenn Close as Colonel Cammermeyer, Barbara Streisand as one of the executive producers. The movie received 3 Emmy awards, was nominated for 3 Golden Globe awards and received the prestigious Peabody award. Grethe resides on Whidbey Island with her life partner Diane, Diane’s mother, and their three dogs. They are frequently visited by Grethe’s four sons and five grandchildren. She continues to speak out on behalf of civil and human dgnts for all and is currently working on an educational film about youth. In November 1997, Grethe declared her candidacy for Congrese, running as a Democrat for the 2nd Congressional District seat from Washington to the House of Representatives. �000 ENDAR COMMUNITY OF H(~=E: VICE; 6 PM SER- COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION: HYMN SING; C(]VlMUNITY OF HOPE; 11 14 BIBLE STUDY: COMMUNI’rY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM - 0:00 PM COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE: REHEARSAL; CALL FOR INFO.: 6:50 ~ LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE: FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL RIVERLANES BOV~t.ING CENTER; CHURCH: CHURCH SCHOOL 8711 S LBN1S: 6:45 PM 9:30 AM & WORSHIP: 10:30 AM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: SUNDAY SCHOOL; 9:30 AM & VVORSHIP: 10:45 AM. EVENING SERVICE: 7 PM MCC UNITED: WORSHIP: 11 AM ST. JER(~’UtE: 11AM HOLY EUCHARIST: PFLAG SUPPORT GROUP: FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 6:30 ~ PFLAG SOCIAL: FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 8:45--7:15 PM PR.AG EDUCATIONAL MEETING: FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 7:15 ~ AA: COMMUNITY" OF HOPE: 9 PM COMING OUT) . A DISCUSSION GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 8 PM HIV TESTING BY RED ROCK; TULSA GAY C(:~IVIUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4.9 PM 15 18 H,O,P.E.: HIV TESTING BY Al:~:q’.: 0 AM-6 PM CENTER CINEMA--’TBA’: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SER. VICES CENTER: 7:30 PM HOUSE OF 11"IE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY: 7 VICES CENTER: 7.’111 PM EMOTIONS ANOYMOUS: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 7:00 I:~ LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COM. LNE & LET LIVE (L&LL) AA - COM. MUNITY OF HOPE: 6:00 PM TOI.~ IIIEN~ERSHIP N~TINO: TI.ILSA OAY COII~YlOMTY SERVICES CENTER: 7:30 PNI~ 8PECIAL PROGRAM BY THE HOUSE OF THE HOLY ~PIRIT PRAISE & . MINISTRIES: PRAYER: 5 PM H.O.P.E.: HIV TE~TING BY APPT.: 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WN.K-IN TESTING: 6.-8 PM pI~MNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7 H,O.P.E. : HW TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM,.6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 9 -8 PM "LESBIAN CONNECTION’: LIVE & LET LIVE (L&LL) AAWOMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT: "TBA’: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:00 TUI.SA GAY COMMUNITY SER. RAINBOW DISCUSSION GROUP" BARNES & NOBLE, 41ST & YALE: 7PM H[V TESTING BY H.O.P.E.: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4-8 PM RED ROCK: O’RYAN YOUTH GROUP:. 18-24 YRS. OLD: S I’M LAMBDA AA: "SINGLES". A MEN’S 8INGLES GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMU. NrrY SERVICES CENTER: 0:3.’30 RED ROCK TESTING CLINIC: HIV TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM TUI.~A GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 6:30 PM NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA): COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 11PM PM VVOMENS GROUP: C(’~IVIMUNITY OF HOPE: 7:00 PM NAN’S PROJECT TULPAO: TULSA GAY COMMUMTY 8ERVIOES OENTER: 7.’30 PM 19 20 COMMUNITY OF HOPE: SERVICE wrn-I DOROTI-IY BERRY SPEAKING: 6 PM BIBLE STUDY: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 ~ - 8:00 PM COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION: WORSHIP; COMMUNrW OF HOPE; 11 FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: CHURCH SCHOOL; 0:30 AM & WORSHIP: I0:30 AM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: SUNDAY SCHOOL; 9:30 AM & VVORSHIP: 10:45 EVENING SERVICE: 7 COMMUNT]Y OF HOPE ORIENTATION: LEARN ABOUT COH: ~MUNITY OF HOPE: 0:00 - 7:50 PM COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE: REHEAR.’~a~L; CALL FOR INFO.: 6:50 PM LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE: RIVERLANES BOV~LING CENTER; 8711 S LE1A/IS: LEAGUE MEETING: 6:00 PM, BO~LING: 6:45 PM MCCUNITED: WORSHIP: 11 AM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: MINISTRY TRAINING CLASSES: 7 PM ST. JEROME: HOLY EUCHARIST: 11AM PFLAG BOARD MEETING: FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 7:00 I:~ 26 COMMUNITY OF HOPE: SERVICE: 5 PM AND OUTDOOR MEAL COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION: WORSHIP; COMMUNITY OF HOPE; tl AM FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIC~IAL CHURCH: CHURCH SCHO(~.; 9:30 AM&WORSHIP: 10:30 AM 21 AA: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 9 PM COMING OUTf ¯ A DISCI.I~810N GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMU. NITY SERVICES CENTER: 8.1)0 PM 22 H.O.P.E.: HW TESTING BY APPT,: 9 AM-6 I:~ 23 j CENTER CINEMAm’TBA": TUI.SA GAY COMMUNITY SER. ’ VICES CENTER: 7:3,’30 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: MIDWEEK BIBLE . EMOTIONS ANOYMOUS: COMMUSTUDY: 7 ~ : NITY OF HOPE: 7:00 PM HIV TESTIN~ BY RED ROCK; TUI.~A GAY COMMUNITY SER. LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COM. MUNITY SERVICES PM CENTER: 7 VICE8 CENTER: 4.9 PM 9 AM-6 PM & HIV ~,IN.K-IN TESTING: 0-8 PM H.O,P.E. : HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM.e PM & HIV W.N.K-IN TESTING: fl-8 PM RED ROCK TESTING CLINIC: HIV TESTING: 8 PM - 0 PM RED ROCK: O’RYAN YOUTH GROUP: 18-24 YRS. OLD: 6 ~ VV~ENS GROUP: OF HOPE: 7:00 PM "SINGLES". A MEN’S 8INGLE8 GROUP TULSA GAY COMMU. NITY SERVICES CENTER: S:30 I.&LL AA - COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 8:00 PM H.O,P.E.: 24 "LESBIAN CONNECTION": WOMEN’S MGHT:SER. ,;. TUI.SA GAYMOVIE COMMUNITY 2J L&LL AA - COMMUNITY’ OF HOPE: 9:00 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIF MINISTRIES: PRAISE & PRAYER: 0 PM VICES CENTER: 7.’t8 PM HIV TESTING BY H,O,P.E.: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4.8 PM HIVTESTING BYAPFq’.: LAMBDA C(~vIMUNITY AA: TULSA G~ ~UNffY SERVICES CE TER: 8:30 PM NA: COMMUNITY OF HOF E: 11 PM PM 27 28 29 30 31 BIBLE STUDY: C~MUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 ~ - 8:00 PM APRIL 1 AA: COMMUNI’Pf OF HOPE: S PM H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APPT,: 9 AM-6 PM CENTER OINEMAm’TBA’: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:30 PM "LESBIAN CONNECTION": WOMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT: "TBA’~ TULSA GAY O01~MJNITY 8ER. VICES CENTER: 7.’16 PM L&LL AA - COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE: REHEARSAL; CALL FOR INFO.: 6:50 PM LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE: RIVERIJ~IES BO~LING CENTER; 8711 S LL=:V~S: 6:45 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: SUNDAY SCHOOL; 9:30 AM & WORSHIP: 10:45 AM, EVENING SERVICE: 7 PM COMING OUT!. A DISCUSSION GROUP: TUI.SA GAY COMMU. MTY SERVICE8 CENTER: 0:00 PM HIV TESTING BY RED ROOK; TULSA GAY OOMMUMTY SER. VIOE8 CENTER: 4.9 PM H.O.P.E. : HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 PM MCC UNITED: WORSHIP: 11 AM L&LL AA - COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 8:00 PM ST. JEROME: HOLY EUCHARIST: 11 AM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: MI[N~EEK BIBLE STUDY: 7 PM LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COM. MUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7 PM EMOTIONS ANOYMOUS: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 7:00 PM H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM.6 ~ & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 PM "HIS GRACE FOR ALL" BIBLE STUDY: TULSA G~ COMMUNITY SERVIC! CENTER: 3;00 PM RED ROCK TESTING CLINIC: HIV RED ROCK: O’RYAN YOUTH TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM GROUP: 18-24YRS. OLD: 8PM VVOMENS GROUP: OF HOPE: 7:00 ~ CC~MMUNITY HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIF MINISTRIES: PRAISE & PRAYER: 8 PM HIV TESTING BY H, OoPolL: TULSA GAY OOMMUMI SERVICES CENTER: 4.8 P~ "SINGLES"- A MEN’S SINGLES GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMU. NITY SERVICES CENTER: 8:30 LAMBDA AA: PM TULSA COMMUNITY SERVIO! CENTER: I;:30 PM SOULFORCE tN OKLAHOMA: TUI.SA GAY COIRWIJNITY ..~RVICES CEN. TER: 3 PM NA: COMMUNI’Pt’ OF 11PM PFLAG SUPPORT GROUP: FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL: 6:30 PM APRIL 2 COMMUNITY VICE: 6 PM OF HOPE: SER- COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION: WORSHIP; COMMUNITY OF HOPE; 11 FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: CHURCH SCHCXX.; 9:30 AM & WORSHIP: I0:30 AM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: SUNDAY SCHOOL; 9:30 AM & WORSHIP: 10:45 AM EVENING SERVICE: 7 PM APRIL 3 APRIL 4 BIBLE STUDY: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 ~ - 8:00 PM ~OMING OUT? . A DISCI.I~SION GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUo !HI TY SERVICER CENTER: COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE: PM REHEARSAL; CALL FOR INFO.: 8:50 PM ~H.O.P.E. : HIV TESTING BY AFar.: 9 AM.6 PM & HIV WALK.IN LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE: TESTING: 6 -8 PM RIVERLANES BOV~.ING CENTER; 8711 8 LEW1S: 8:45 PM AA: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: HOUSE OF 1HE HOLY SPIRIT: MINISTRY TRAINING CLASSES: 7 HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY: 7 ~ L&LL AA - COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 8:00 PM WOES CENTER: 7.’16 PM EMOTIONS ANOYMOUS: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 7:00 F~ PM ING: 6-8 PM RED ROCK TESTING CLINIC.’ HIV TESTING: 5 ~ - 8 PM RED ROCK: O’RYAN YOUTH GROUP: 18-24 YRS. OLD: 6 PM VVOMENS GROUP: OF HOPE: 7:00 PM COMMUNrT’Y MCC UNITED: VVORSHIP: 11 AM ST. JEROME: 11AM APRIL 7 "LESBIAN CONNECTION": WOMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT: "TBA~ TUI,~A GAY O01VB/IUNITY SER. APRIL 8 L&U- AA - COMMIJ~ITY OF HQ S:30 FM HOUSE OF THE HOLY 8RI MINISTRIES: PR,aJSE & PRAYER PM HIV TES’RNG BY H.O.P.F-: TUL CO~IIIUNITY SERVIC LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COM. H.O.P.E.: HIV TES’rlNG BY APPT.: MUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7 g AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TEST- HIV TESTING BY RED ROOK; TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICE8 CENTER: 4.9 PM APRIL 6 CENTER OINEMAm’TBA": TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SER. VICES CENTER: 7:30 PM APRIL H.O,P.E. : HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 0 AM.6 PM CENTER: LAMBDA AA: 7ULE;A GAY C( ~IUMTY SERVICES CENTER." 6:.10 NA: COMMLJNI’TY OFHCPE: 11 I "~INGLES’- A MEN’S SINGLES ~IILLENNIUM GROUP: TUI..SA GAY COMMU, NITY SERVICES CENTER: 6:30 MEETING: TULSA GAY NITY SERVICES CENTER." 10.’00 PM PRIDE OK SPOKE CLUB: LONG RIDE MILE8 OR MORE) WATER & HI MET REQUIRED: Z~EGLER REAT1 ON PARK: HOLY EUCHARI~I’ T.U.L.6:A: IIIERBERSHIP ING: TULSA GAY S~VICES CEN1T=R: 6:00 APRIL COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 8ERVICE: 8 PM COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIV~RSAL181" CONGREGATION: WORSHIP; COMMUNITY OF HGPE; 11 AM FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: CHURCH SCHOOL; 9~0 AM &WORSHIP: 10:30 AM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: SUNDAY SCHO(X.; 9:30 AM & ~NORSHIP: I0:45 AM, EVENING SERVICE: 7 PM MCC UNITED: WORSHIP: tl AM ST. JEROME: HOLY EUCHARIST: AM PRIME’rIMERS: 11 APRIL 10 APRIL 11 BIBLE STUDY: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 ~ - 8:00 PM AA: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6 PM COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE: REHEARSAL; CALL FOR INFO.: 0:50 PM TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4-9 PM LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE: RIVERLANES BOV~.ING CENTER; 8711 S LL=:V~S: 6:45 PM SOULFORCE IN OKLAHOMA: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4 PM TESTING BY RED ROCK COMING OUR - A DISCUSSION GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMU. NrrY SERVICES CENTER: 8:00 PM PFLAG SUPPORT GROUP: FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 6:30 PM H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 PM PFLAG SOCIAL: FELLOVVSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 6:45.--7:15 PM L&LL AA - COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:00 PM PFLAG EDUCATIONAL MEETING: FELLCVVSHIP CCINGREDATIONAL CHURCH: 7:15 PM TULSA GAY COMMUNITY 8ER. WOE8 CENTER: 7..’30 PM MEMBERSHIP MEET- ING: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CEN’I~R: 4 PM HIV TOHR IVIEMBERSHIP MEETING: APRIL 12 H.O.P,E. : HIV APPT,: g AM.6 PM TESTING BY HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: MIDWI~ EK ~BLE STUDY: 7 PM LAMBDA AA: TUL.SA GAY COM. MUHITY SERVICES PM CENTER: 7 RED ROCK TESTING CLINIC: HIV TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM V~X,/IENS GROUP: OF HOPE: 7:00 PM APRIL 13 CENTER CINEMA--"TBA": TUI.SA GAY COMMUNrrY SER. VICES CENTER: 7..’30 PM EMOTIONS ANOYMOUS: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 7:00 ~ H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APF~r.: 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 8-8 PM APRIL 14 APRIL 15 "LESBIAN OONNEC?fON’: L&LL AA - COMMUNITY OF WOMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT: "TO BE HOPE: 6:30 PM ANNOUNCED"; TULSA GAY COMMUMTY SERVICE8 CENTER: HOUSE OF THE HOLY 8Pll 7:f 5 PM " MINISTRIES: PRAISE & PRAYER: 0 PM ~ GRAOE FOR ALL" STUDY: TUI.SA GAY ~Olt~ NITY SERVICES CENTER: 3:00 PM RED ROCK: O’RYAN YOUTH GROUP: 18.24YRS, OLD: SPM COMMUNITY NA: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 11 PM T.UJ.&A.: t~II~ERSHIP t~ BI~, TUI.SA GAY OONIRJN SERIROES CENTER: B~O PM �MARCH 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 8 Originating in 1980 and recognized as Oklahoma’s oldest Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender civil rights organization, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights has a history of contributing to and leading the GLBT community in Tulsa and the NE Oklahoma area. Achieving EQUAL rights is the primary mission of Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights (-I’OHR) and working with like-minded individuals and organizations, the dream of equality can be achieved. Equality begins with EDUCATION. Educating the public is one of the key issues TOHR focuses on in order to ovemome, sometimes hostile, public opinion and perceptions. The TOHR Speakers Bureau was a success in beginning the long process of understanding and can be, once again, a source of Pride for all of us. Events such as the TOHR co-sponsored "Matthew Shepard Memorial Service" last October also was an educational tool in showing the need for hate crime legislation. The Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library, in the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center and our most recent addition to our educational resources, is an excellent place for Tulsans to learn more about our history and culture, as well as planning for our future. In all organizations and businesses, QUALITY is necessary to ensure success and growth. TOHR provides the quality programs and services our community needs in order to focus on the goal of equality. The Tulsa Gay Community Services Center, (formerly the Pride Center) is a program of TOHR that is the fecal point of activity for the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Tranegender community in Tulsa and the surrounding areas. The "Center" hosts numerous weekly and monthly organization meetings, as well as being home to the offices of TORR. "Coming Out!" - a support group for individuals beginning the often difficult and lifelong process of "coming out" is one of our most successful programs. Health issues, a concern for all, were addressed by TOHR with STD screenings in the eady 1960’s. The advent of HIV and AIDS galvanized the need for additional services and H.O.P.E. was born. Once a program of TOHR, H.O.P.F_ is now a separate non-profit organization serving NE Oldahoma. In addition to our successful programs, TOHR provides an invaluable service with the "Information Line." Approximately 175 calls are received per month w~h health information, legal refer-. raMs, community organization information, bar information, etc. provided to the caller by our volunteers who man the information line. While diversity is a valuable asset, UNITY is achieved by TOHR through special events in social and political settings. In past years, the TOHR sponsored "Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament" brought people from across the nation to our city. TOHR Follies provided and will once again provide a source of unity in our community. The most recent example of unity in our community is the success of PRIDE ~9, presented by TOHR. Never has Tulsa experienced the community and unity felt during PRIDE ’99 weekend and the surrounding events. Events such as these project a positive image of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender community and provide an excellent public forum for TOHR to express the need for community involvement to realize the goal of equality. As evidenced in last years HB1211, A_DVOCACY in legislative issues is necassary to achieve equal rights. TOHR, an obvious proponent of HB1211, hosted the community organizing meeting and provided resources to our membership and the community at large to voice their support for passage of the bill. While HB1211 was ultimately defeated, TOHR is prepared once again to do all we can to ensure victory in the future. As we face legislative battles, we also face an uphill climb in the legal arena. Recognizing the need, TOHR provides lega’l information and referrals from our information line as well as co-sponsoring a bi-monthly legal series focusing on topics of importance to the GLBT community. Advocacy in legislative and legal matters is yet another way TOHR continues the battle for equality. LEADERSHIP. Social to Political - TOHR is on the front lines. The board of directors, members and volunteers provide the man-hours and dedication required to turn dreams into reality. The city council controversy surrounding PRIDE ~ is an example of the adversity that can be overcome, as well as respect gained, when we step forward, speak up and provide the leadership required to get the job done. From its inception, TOHR has been at the forefront of the fight for equality. We have educated ourselves in order to gain understanding in the public. TOHR saw and met the needs of our communities’ health and continues the joumey in cooperation and education. TOHR began, operates and will continue the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center and it’s programs, all being a focal point for our community. TOHR does and continues to provide the leadership in all aspects of achieving equality - socially to politically; recognizing the diversity in our community while knowing unity must be forged to achieve the ultimate goal of EQUALITY. The difference YOU can make with membership in Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is substantial. Your membership, as well as monthly pledges and donations of you time, enables TOHR to become even more active in the struggle for EQUAL dghts. The fight for EQUALity begins with you, and TOGETHER we can, and will win. VOLUNTEER WITH TOHR, IT DOES A BODY GOOD.I STOP BY THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 1307 E 38th STREET 6:00 9:00 PM SUNDAY- FRIDAY NOON -9:00 PM SATURDAYS OR CALL 743-4297 FOR MORE INFORMATION �MARCH 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 9 "COMMUNITY COUNCIL" MEETING MARCH 21,2000 @ 7:00 PM AT THE TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER "FAMILY REUNION 2000" THE MILLENNIUM OKLAHOMA LAMBDA INTERCOLLEGIATE COALITION MARCH 24 & 25, 2000 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE "HARMONIC DIVERSITY~ CONCERT TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER JOHN WILLIAMS THEATRE APRIL 7 & 8, 2000 8:00 PM NIGHTLY The Tulsa Gay Community Services Center, a program of TOHR for the city of Tulsa, is a hub of activity each and every week throughout the year. If you haven1 visited the Center recently, or if you have never been to the Center (why would that be?), atop by. anytime to see what’s going on in Tulsa and how you can help. The Center is the home of the offices of Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights - mission control as it were, for the numerous activities and events TOHR presents and sponsors. The Center also houses the Pdde Store and the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library. The Center provides space for H.O.P.E. and Red Rock for education and HIV testing. There are also large and small meeting rooms in addition to the TV lounge, complate with a large screen TV. The Center is busy every day of the week. Below are the organizations that utilize the Center~nd their meeting times. Groups meet every week unless ctherwise noted. SUNDAY ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm. TOHR Beard of Directors meeting: 2:00 pm, 2~ Sunday of month Tulsa Area Pdmatimers membership meeting: 4:00 pm, 2~ Sunday of month "Lesbian Connection" book discussion: 7:00 pm, refer calendar for exact dates. MONDAY ¯ ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm TOHR office hours: 6*-9 pm TUESDAY TULSA C.A.R.E.S. BENEFIT TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER JOHN WILLIAMS THEATRE APRIL 20, 2000 7:00 PM ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm TOHR general membership meeting: 7:30 pm, 2r~ Tuesday of month "Coming Out" - a suppod group; 6:00 pm Tulsa Area Primatimers board meeting: 7:00 pm, 2~ Tuesday of month. TulPac suppo~ group: 7:30 pm, 2~d Tuesday of month. HIVtesting (confidential) by Red Reck: 4-9 pm WEDNESDAY ¯ ¯ ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm Lambda AA: 7:30 pm Rainbow of Discussion: 7:00 pm, 3~ Wednesday of month at 41"* Barnes & Noble THURSDAY ¯ ¯ ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm "Center Cinema’: 7:30 pm, "Singles’: 6:30 pm FRIDAY ¯ ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm "Lesbian Connection" Women’s movie night: 7:15 pm SAT U R DAY Center and Pride Store open: 12-9 pm NOW (National Org. of Women): 12:30 pm, 2~ Saturday of month Lambda AA: 5:30 pm T.U.L.S.A. (Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Aes’n): 5:00 pm, 1= Saturday of month. ¯ HIVteating (anonymous) by H.O.P.E.: 4-8 pm ¯ "His Grace for All" Bible study group, 3:00 pm ¯ Millennium Pdde planning meeting: refer =Community Calendar for date and time. In addition to the above organizational meetings, TOHR and the Center hosts the bi-monthly "Community Council’, numerous special events, and is the place to get your free copy of "Community News’, the Gayly Oldahoman, Tulsa Family News, Triangle, Gay Parenting and Poz. The bulletin boards are also an excellent place to advertise your place of business, group events and even roommate information. There are also dedicated bulletin boards for local, atate and national news and news about TOHR and the Center. TOHR and the Center is operated through your generous financial support and is COMPLETELY ataffed by non-paid volunteers. TOHR is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and as such, all donations are tax-exempt as allowed by law. Come by anytime at 1307 E 38th Street to see what’s going on in your community and how you can get involved in the fight for EQUALIty. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ �ENDAR COMMUNITY C RENEGADES 1649 S MAIN ST. TULSA, OK 74119 918.585.3405 THE SILVER STAR 1565 S SHERIDAN RD. TULSA, OK 74112 918.834.4234 DJ RED RIBBON REVIEVV V~ PELGA: 11 PM: $2 SMALL PITO-ERS; 2-4 PM I $2 RRST THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE! SEND THE BLANK CALENDAR TO TOHR BY THE DEADLINE & BE INCLUDED! CWS 1727 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74112 918.610.5323 12 RENEGadES $2 SMALL RTCPER8; RERLLS; 4~ PM I "DANCE YOUR ASS OFP V~ DJ "MOTHER" TUCKER I COVER I MALE DANCER ON THE BOX/FREE DRAW BEER: THE STORM 2182 S SHERIDAN RD. 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Box 18794 OKC, OK 73154 918-744-5797 House of ~e 11oly Spire Minb~tea 3210 #B S Norwood Tulsa, OK 74104 918-224-4754 Community of Hope 2545 S Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 918-747-6300 Interfaith ND$ Mlnlsbles PO Box691438 Tulsa, OK 74169 Community Unitarian Univerealist CongregaUmt 2545 S Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 918-749-0595 MCC United 1623 N Malde~ood Tulsa, OK 918-838-1715 Councll Oak Men’s Chorale POBox 1062 Tulsa, OK 74104-1062 918-748-3888 Dignity I Integllty of Tulsa PO Box 701475 Tulsa, OK 74170 918-355-3140 Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S Harvard Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 918-747-/~" ~" / Names Project 3507 E Admiral place Tulsa, OK 74115 918-748-3111 11ational OrganlzaUon for Women (11.O.W.) PO Box 14068 Tulsa, OK 918-365-5658 OK 8poke Club PO Box 9165 Tulsa, OK 74157 Free Sl~lt Woman’s Center Oklahoma NARAL PO Box 702503 Tulsa, OK 74170 918-587-4669 918-494-9585 Friends In Unity Social Org. (FUSO) POBox8542 Tulsa, OK 918-583-0438 PFLAG PO Box 52800 TUlsa, OK 74152 918-749-4901 HN Education and R~crsatlon Center 4138 Chades Page BI~I. Tulsa, OK 74127 24 Hour HOTUNE 583-6611 HN Outreach Prevention Education (H.O.P.E.) 3505 E Admiral Tulsa, OK 74115 918-834-8378 Pallsh Church of St. Jerome 205 W I~ng Tulsa, OK 74105 918-582-3088 Prlme~mers Tu~a Area PO Box 52118 Tulsa, OK 74152 Red Rock 1724 E 8th Street Tulsa, OK 74104 918-584=2325 RAIN 409 S Plttsbtzgh Tulsa, OK 74112 918-834-4195 We apologize for the lateness of this newsletter. TOHR is a fully VOLUNTEER effort. There are no paid part-time or paid full-time staff. The demands of =jobs" (those that pay the bills) are a deciding factor in the production of the =Community News" newsletter. VVE CURRENTLY NEED A VOLUNTEER "COMMUNITY NEVVS" EDITOR AND VOLUNTEER WRITERS. PLEASE CALL THE TOHR OFFICES IN THE EVENING B~EN 6-9 PM WEEKDAYS FOR HOVV YOU CAN HELP. Tulsa C.A.R.F..S. 3507 E Admiral Tulsa, OK 74115 918-834-4194 Tulsa Gay Community 1307 E 38th ~’lTeet (mailing address: PO Box 2687; 74101) Tulsa, OK 74105 918-743-4297 Tulsa Oklahoman~ fo~ Human Right~ (TOHR) PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-743-4297 Tulsa Positive Advocacy Coalition (TulPac) T~: 1307E381h Tulsa, OK 74105 918-743-4297 The voice of justice just got Iouded Sign me up, I want to I help TOHR in the fight for EQUALity. I. I I i g NAME. ADDRESS STATE ~P HOME PHONE E-MAIL I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OR REJOIN TOHR EDUCATION LEVEL (student): $10.00 / year [] ~ QUALITY LEVEL (individual): $25.00 / year [] ~ UNITY LEVEL (household): $40.00/year Tulsa Uniform I Lealh~ Seekers .~ImoclaUon (T.U.LS.A.) 918-298-0827 Women’s Supper Club Monthly cinne~s Refer Comml.rity Calendar REACH MORE OF THE COMMUNITY WITH A LISTING OF YOUR GROUPS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN THE ~COMMUNITY CALENDAR" AND A LISTING IN THE BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION LISTING. CONTACT TOHR e 918.743.4297 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FILL OUT THE BLANK CALENDAR INCLUDED IN YOUR ORGANIZATIONS "COMMUNITY NEWS" AND RETURN BY THE DEADUNE. I I I i I I I I CITY [] ADVOCATE LEVEL (organization): $~3.00 / year II ~ [] I LEADERSHIP LEVEL (sustaining): $100.00 / year ~) ~1 ~ ,I WANT TO PLEDGE MONTHLY. nthly reminders for the [] I Please se~d meI amount of"I I WANT TO MAKE A ONE TIME PLEDGE in the ount of: I I I I ~an I WANT TO VOLUNTEER. Please contact me ASAP so I help in the fight for equality. Volunteers are needed for a I I vafisty of fun opportunities. I I I CHECK VISA MASTERCARD I I ACCOUNT NO. I I EXPIRATION DATE: I I SIGNATURE: I I Please clip and relum to: TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RJGHTS (TOHR) I PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 I I CAll WE CALL YOU? I PLEASE 8E11D CORRESPONDENCE .I I11 (N)11RDE11TMd. ENVELOPE: I I DO !iO1’ PRIln" MY N.qME IN PUBUCATIO118 I METHOD OF PAYMENT �qlONnO0 AIIO tulsa oklahomans for human rights pest ol~== Tut~ Oidahonl~ 74101 918.143.4297 918.7122.458 (fax) � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1f01c0ea3c4d98b027d0a1919d869af2.pdf c887a8beb4d4f383ac8b22ffa0b003b0 PDF Text Text TULSA S I N JANUARY 2000 C O E AN K L 1 G 9 for HUMAN RIGHTS RIGHTS T U L S A ! VOLUME 4, NO. 01 "2000 and BEYOND" The end of a year, in this case a year, a century and a millennium, inevitably brings back memories of the past as well as making most of us think about where we are headed in the coming year. A New Year brings renewed optimism for our future. A renewed energy, from this optimism, enables everyone to act upon the opportunities we have as a community to make our voice heard. Opportunities are plentiful in this New Year! The GLBT community and our friends must take advantage of these opportunities and educate ourselves, fdends, families and the general public about the need for EQUALity. Twenty years ago, a group of people banded together to begin the fight for equality here in Oklahoma. Oklahomans for Human Rights began as a statewide organization and later evolved into Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Twenty years of working for EQUALity through advocacy and education, twenty years of providing recreational and social activities for members and the community, twenty years of a history of leadership and twenty years of unity have made TOHR what it is today a strong and growing organization devoted to achieving EQUALity. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights secures EQUAL rights for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender communities through: ¯ Educational Resoumes ¯ Quality programming and support services ¯ Unifying political and social events ¯ Advocacy in legislative and legal matters & ¯ Leadership in implementing social change Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is committed to maintaining a home for our community organizations; a safe and affirming environment and a visible cultural presence for our community and city, in order for individuals to become proud members of our diverse society. Over the past years, TOHR has brought several issues of importance of the need for EQUALity to the general population of Oklahoma and beyond. As we enter the new millennium, a look back over the past few years is necessary to remind us of the work that-remains to be done. A few highlights of TOHR advocacy work dudng 1998 & 1999 include: ¯ Appalled, as the nation was, with the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard, TOHR organized the =Matthew Shepard Memorial Service" for Tulsa. Attended by approximately 300 Tulsans, the candlelight memodal service paid tdbute to Matthew’s short life while showing the need for "sexual orientation" to be added to hate cdme legislation. ¯ The Tulsa Gay Community Services Center, a program of TOHR, "came out" with two (2) large banners hung on the exterior on our current location. Never before had a gay EQUAL fights group proudly proclaimed their presence in the city of Tulsa. Ultimately, the signs came down as a result of a lawsuit (now settled), but TOHR had let the city know of our presence (and watch out for more signs). ¯ TOHR was a resource of information to the community when HB1211, which added sexual orientation to Oklahoma’s existing hate cdme legislation, was introduced in the Oklahoma legislature. While the legislation was ultimately defeated, TOHR stands ready for the next battle. ¯ Co-Sponsor of Oklahoma’s =Equality Begins at Home", a grassroots event presented by the NGLTF, TOHR made available to the community a chartered bus to OKC to enjoy the rally held on the steps of the state capitol. PRIDE ’99 - Prideful Past... Powerful Futurel TOHR is the presenting sponsor of Tuisa’s annual celebration. The celebration in 1999 included Tulsa’s first Pdde Parade. TOHR is the first organization in the city of Tulsa to secure a parade permit, though it was a battle, allowing the GLBT community their first chance to march down the streets! Representative Barney Frank, D-MA; one of the country’s most respected congressmen, who happens to be gay, was the Grand Marshall of this history making event. Rep. Frank was also the honored speaker at the 19~ Annual Pdde Picnic, which was attended by over 3,000 people, encouraging our community to become active in the political process and VOTE! Rep. Frank was also the guest speaker at a black-tie dinner, co-sponsored by Cimarron Alliance. The weekend ended with an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast highlighting the works of faith communities here in Tulsa. Advocacy work is very important in the continual struggle to obtain EQUAL dghts, but sometimes a little pure fun is in order. TOHR has provided the GLBT community with many different social and recreational activities over the years. You m~y remember the =Southwest InVitational" soRball tournament as a fine example. While that particular event has come and gone, TOHR continues to provide, to our members and the community, an array of opportunities for you to enjoy yourselfl A few of the highlights over the past year include: ¯ TOHR monthly membership meetings are held on the 2~ Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. The meetings are highlighted with a special program. Upcoming programs include Estate Planning and a Real Estate Seminar among others. ¯ =Center Cinema", a weekly movie sedes held Thursdays at 7:30 pm at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. Film titles cover the rainbow, from gay-themed films to blockbustersl ¯ =Lesbian Connection", a program aimed at involving the women of our community. A Women’s Movie Night is held each Fdday at the Center at 7:15 pm. In addition to the movie night, a book discussion is periodically scheduled. ¯ Bi-monthly community pot-luck dinners. Designed as an evening of gathering, these dinners provide our community with a chance to get meet others and leam more about the activities of TOHR. ¯ The 1= Annual TOHR Film Festival this past year was a great succsss. Two full evenings and one full day of short films, documentaries, and feature films were featured in this 3 day event held at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. ¯ The 1st Annual Coming Out Fair was held in conjunction with the Film Festival. This fair was designed for ALL of the community as an opportunity to learn what is in our community and what you can do for the community. ¯ 1999 was the first year TOHR and PFLAG co-hested the annual Holiday Dinner. This past year the pot-luck dinner was held at the Silver Star Saloon. ¯ The 1st Annual TOHR Holiday Home Tour was held this pest December, with 3 featured homes. The homes were dscorsted for the holidays and located in histodc neighborhoods. ¯ The annual Holiday Reception and Silent Auction was held the evening of the Home Tour. Many fine items were up for bid, including tickets to all three major Tulsa fine arts group performances see =2000 and beyond", page 3 ¯ �JANUARY 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 2 TOHR MISSION Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights secures EQUAL dghts for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and communiTransgendered ties through: tulsa oklahomans for human rights PO Box 2687 918.743.4297 Tulsa, OK 74103! pride_cente r@yahoo.com 2000 Board of Directors: President Greg A. Gatewood Ist V~ce-President Kerry R, Lewis 2rid Vice-President Jason C. Reed Treasurer Lynn Mostoller Secretary Fernando Este Publication of any name or photograph of any person does not reflect that individual’s sexual orientation. Advertising is available at reasonable rates. Please contact TOHR at 918.743.4297 or PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 for rates and policies. Efforts are made to ved~ information in articles and advertising. If errors or incorrect information is published, please notify TOHR in order for editors to clarify and pdnt any necessary corrections. Subscriptions are mailed (one per household) monthly. Membership in Tulsa Oldahoroans for Human Rights entitles member to one year subscription of Community News. Four (4) complimentmy successive issues of Community News are available to new additions to the TOHR mailing list. Membership is~then required to continue the subscription. Educational Resources Quality programming and suppod services Unifying political and social events Advocacy in legislative and legal matters & Leadership in implementing social change Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is committed to maintaining a home for our community organizations, a safe and affirming environment and a visible cultural presence for our community and city in order for individuals to become proud members of our diverse society. TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS The year, century, and millennium are now history. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights enjoyed a great 1999 and looks forward to 2000! However, it’s good to take a look back and say thanks to the Board of Directors, volunteers, members, donors, ~ends and businesses that have supported TOHR and continue to support our mission of EQUALity. First: you - the member. Thank you for your continuing belief in TOHR, the work being done and the accomplishments of the organization. Membership has nearly tripled in the past two years! TOHR now has over 225 members and continues to grow! Membership, available at a vadety of levels, provides you with a more powerful voice - there is power in numbers! Membership also has it’s benefits - and look for new and exciting additional benefits to be made available very shortly. Donors: individual, organizational and corporate, are a very important aspect to any non-pr6fit. Thank you to all for providing the required resoumes to operate the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center and enabling TOHR to continue serving the community - all in the name of EQUALity. The Board of Directors will be introducing new ways of giving in the coming months, providing you with a variety of opportunities to continue your much needed and much appreciated support. Thank you to all of the businesses and organizations that have joined TOHR in the mission of EQUALity. Through a united front, the peopie of the GLBT communities can realize the dream of EQUALity. The "Community Council" (name pending) is but one way we can unite to get the job done. We invite all community organizations to become a part of the =Community Council". Volunteers are the backbone of the work at the Center and TOHR. Thank you to each and every volunteer who has helped out, in whatever way, over the past year. Without volunteers, the work simply would not get done. Thank you for putting up with infrequent scheduling calendars (it’s going to be fixed), hot days (the AC is fixed) and cold days (the heater is fixed) not to mention other =surprises’. The Board of Directors are a group of tireless individuals who provide the organization with direction and guidance, not to mention many hours of volunteer work. Thank you all, we wouldn’t be where we are today without each and every one of you. Without the ENTIRE community, the work being done by Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights; from the small social events to the advocacy work to the large events such as the Pride Celebration, Would not get done. Thank you to all of the community, your support ls very much appreciated. T H A N K Y O U These are in random order and since they are done by a human may contain human error. I apologize in advance if you are inadvertently left out. Barney Frank--Pride ’99 Grand Marshall: for coming to Tulsa and provid ing us with words of wisdom and wit. Chastity Bono---for her book signing event. Tulsa City Council--for your approval---finall!! Get ready, we’re coming back! IRS---no thank you is complete without the IRS. Steve Horn--TOHR president, 1998 and 1/2 of 1999. Your dedication to TOHR will never be forgotten. Ken Southard--past editor of the =Community News" and now a son of LOCATED IN &~ 918. tulsa’s glbt c© Mitchell Savage1999 Parade Chair--it was great! Rick Martin--1998 & 1999 Picnic Chair--it just gets better! Tim Gillean--1999 Volunteer of the Year--thanks for all you do! B.J. Medley--it was great funl Kris Kohl--for all of your work with Pride ’99 benefits and entertainment Ned Bruha--for your help in fixing things and help in Pride ’g9 Audra Sommers~for your help already this year for Millennium Pride. Robin Leach--for all of your work with the Pride Store and Pride ’~9. Melody Wittman~for all of your work with Pride Store and Pride "39. Carde Fleharty~for your work with the library. Kelly Kirby--for all of your work. Nancy & Joe McDonald--for your continued support. Father Rick Hollingsworth--Pride ’99 Interfaith Breakfast Chair! Paul Barby--Pdde ’99 Dinner Chair Bud Light--for your major support of Pride ~ PFLAG--for your support of Pdde ’99 & support &cooperation throughout T.U.L.S.A.~for your support. see "thank you again", page 6 �JANUARY 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 3 In mid-December, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights received a grant from the Colin Higgins Foundation in the amount of $10,000. The grant is for the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center programming, marketing and development expansion projects. A few of the specific programming goals of the project include the production and distribution of a Community Referral Guide, the enhancement of "Lesbian Connection"; a program that encourages increased involvement from the women of our community and an expansion of the Millennium Pride Celebration. The marketing and development aspects of the project will focus on enhanced communication and media material as well as increased membership and volunteer involvement. The Colin Higgins Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Colin Higgins, screenwriter, director and producer, established the Foundation in 1~66. Mr. Higgins is remembered for his remarkable human comedies including "Harold and Maude", "Silver Streak", =Foul Play", and "Nine to Five". He created the Foundation in order to further his humanitarian goals. One of the Foundation’s main priorities is to empower gay men and lesbians by supporting community-besed organizations that combat homophobia and foster leadership. The board of directors of TOHR is honored to have been selected for funding and look forward to the ambitious goals for 2000 and beyond. The first general membership meeting of the new millennium will be held Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at 7:30 pm at the Tulsa Gay Community th ~ Services Center, 1307 E 38 Street (38 & Peoria). In addition to a short business session there will also be a presentation of appointments to the Board of Directors to be voted on by the membership. Mr. Jason Reed of Keane Realtors will be giving the special program entitled =Joint Tenancy" or "How to buy a house with your partner". The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a social hour wl refreshments followed by the meeting at 7:30 pm. All TOHR members, guests, and interested individuals are invited and encouraged to attend the monthly membership meetings. Membership meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and Soulforce, an ecumenical volunteer organization based on the principles of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. will be joining together and participating in Tulsa’s annual Martin Luther I~ng Jr. March. The annual March celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream of equality. The march will begin at 11:00 am at Pine and Cincinnati and proceed to 2nd and Greenwood. TOHR, PFLAG, and Soulforce invite and encourage all members of the GLBT community to join our walking unit as we join the City of Tulsa in celebrating the life of this great man. If you would like to participate in the march, please call 918.743.4297 for more information. Come by for your copy-all FREE! ¯ Communi~, News ¯ eoz .The Gayly Oklahoman .Triangle News *Tulsa Family News for HUMAN RIGHTS FREE HIV TESTING FREE CONRDENTIAL TESTI#G Eve~] Tuesday by Red Rock 4.~0 - 9i00 FREEANONYMOUS TESTING Eve~J SatunJay by H.O.P.E. 4:00 - 8:00 In addition to advocacy work and featured events, TOHR is active in the community helping like-minded organizations and individuals here in the Tulsa area. ¯ The TOHR Information Line is a service provided to inform you, as well as visitors and newcomers to Tulsa, of local events, clubs, faith organizations, service providers, etc. This service also refers professional services such as medical, legal, social services, etc. to the caller. The information line is staffed by volunteers and receives more than 250 calls per month. "Community News", our monthly newsletter, includes the ¯ =Community Calendar= and "Community Club Calendars. The Community Calendars benefit the organizations, businesses and you! Organizations and businesses send in their monthly calendars to the TOHR offices, inform~l"tion is then incorporated in the Community Calendars for your benefR and theirs to keep better informed of the events and activities in the Tulsa area. ¯ TOHR participated in the 7th Annual Aids Walk and the World Aids Day Candlelight March and Service. The Candlelight March and Service was held in memory of Phil Wiley, a charter member of TOHR and community activist. TOHR hosted it’s first =Feast for Fdends" dinner this past year bene¯ fiting the Tulsa chapter of the Names Project. Over forty people attended "The Double T Ranch Experience" although the dinner was held at the Center due to the weather. TOHR raised over $650.00 for the Names Project. The mission of TOHR - EQUALity - is one that is achievable! Through a variety of programs, services, advocacy work and community odented social and recreational events; Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights provides the GLBT community with a voice. That voice gets louder and stronger each day and year when you continue your membership or become a new member. That voice becomes strongest and invincible when you enroll in one of our donor programs. TOHR is committed to maintaining a diversified funding base, employing a variety of strategies to meet the diverse financial resources of Oklahomans. The most important aspect of our strategies will be the Donor Programs. Donor programs that create opportunities for individuals, businesses and corporations are the seeds of a healthy comm~unity. Soon, TOHR will be introducing =2000 and Beyond"; a complete tinancial strategy employing Grants and Foundations, Fundraisers, a Capital Campaign and most importantly, a complete Donor Program. As you become more aware of our programs and the work that is being done, we are confident you will find a giving program that provides you with the best opportunity to secure the future of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights and the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. Together, the mission of EQUALity, can and will be achieved~ ~OR YOUR ENJOYMENT JAN. 06: "TOTAL ECLIPSE" JAN. 13: "SALMONBERRIES" JAN 20: "IN THE GLOAMING" JAN 27: "VIOLETS VISIT" FEB. 03: "TOGETHER ALONE" TION WOMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT JAN. 07: "GO FISH" JAN. 14: "HIGH ART" JAN 21: "CLAIRE OF THE MOON" JAN 28: "WHEN NIGHT IS FALLING" �JANUARY 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 5 The Tulsa Gay Community Services Center recently was the recipient of approximately 400 books donated by the San Diego Gay and Lesbian Community Center. Novels, references, history and self-help titles are a few of the new additions to the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library. These and recent donations by members and friends have neady doubled the number of titles currently housed in the Library. In addition to the books available for checkout, several tiles are available for purchase. The Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library hours are the same as the Centers hours: Sunday - Fdday; 6-9 pm and Saturdays; Noon-9 pro. Please feel free to stop by anytime and browse for a book for a good winters night read. VOLUNTEER: ONE WHO ENTERS INTO OR OFFERS THEMSELVES FOR A SERVICE OF THEIR OWN FREE WILL. TOHR and the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center are run completely by dedicated volunteers devoting their time to the need for EQUALity. All work associated with TOHR and the Center is done by VOLUNTEERS, as there is no part-time or full-time paid staff. There are numerous volunteer opportunities available at your Community Center. Answering the Information line, running the-Pride Store, cleaning (yes, that has to happen), working with our librarian in the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library and organizing special events are just a few of the responsibilities taken on by volunteers. TOHR also has opportunities for you to volunteer your time and help your community at large. The Millennium Pride Celebration, advocacy work and organizing and helping to run special events also require volunteers. Whether it be one evening a month or 1 night a week, as well as everything in between, volunteers are the backbone of TOHR and the work that is accomplished. In addition to the self-satisfaction of volunteering, you also get a 10% discount at the Pdde Store when you volunteer. Troy McGoveran, TOHR volunteer coordinator, has announced a NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION for February 08, 2000. The orientation will begin at 6:30 pm and will include an overview of what you may expect when volunteering, a short training session and refreshments. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend the orientation as well as stay for the February general membership meeting, scheduled for 02/08/00 beginning at 7:30 pm. Please call 918.743.4297 for more information. TULSA AREA PRIMETIMERS is a social and recreational organization for Gay and Bi-sexual men over 21 who live in Tulsa or surrounding areas. Founded in August 1993, TAPT has become a popular group in the gay and bi-sexual community. The Pdmetimers are a group of friendly guys who organize and participate in events of special interest to mature men. TAPT’s goal is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. They have a diverse program of activities, which are held in the homes of members or in comfortable community facilities, such as the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center, where everyone has the freedom to be themselves among friends. Each month the Primetimers schedule one or more dining out nights at area restaurants for the pure enjoyment of dining with friends. Some of them also meet for lunch a couple of times a month. The Primetimers monthly meetings are held the second Sunday of the month at 4:00 pm at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center, 1307 East 38th Street (38th & Peoria). Meetings are followed by time for socializing or a potluck supper. Guests are welcome. Membership is open to Gay and Bi-sexual men over the age of 21. If you have questions, please contact Stan st 918-582-6557. There are several new groups forming for you to become involved with at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center as well as in the general Tulsa area. =Singles", a program of TOHR for the gay single man, had the first organizational meeting last month and anticipates exciting events and programs in the future. =Singles" meets every Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. Come on down and participate in the group and stay for Center Cinema at 7:30 pm. "Rainbow of Discussion: Reading Group will be meeting at the Barnes and Noble at 41st and Yale and the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. The group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at Barnes and Noble, beginning January 17, 2000 and the on the first Wednesday of every month at the Center. The group will be disouesing classic and contemporary titles. Selected titles for diecuesion will include those which have influenced the present gay, lesbian and bisexual cultures. This months selection, =A Place at the Table" by Bruce Bawer, can be found in the Staff Recommendations section of the Barnes and Noble store in the Southroads Shopping Center at 41st and Yale. =Circle of Fdends" is an offshoot of TOHR’s popular =Lesbian Connection". The organizers invite all those interested to join them at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center for an exchange of ideas and experiences. Primarily a no topic barred discussion group, the group also plans to have some group outings in the near future. =Circle of Fdends" will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 2:00 pm at the Tulsa Gay Community Services center beginning February 12, 2000. For more information, contact Rita Taylor at 918636-,3(357 A tradition in Tulsa has been revivedl The "Women’s Supper Club" will be meeting on a monthly basis beginning in February 2000. "Women’s Supper Club" will meet on the first Wednesday of the month beginning February 02, 2000 at =Spaghetti Warehouse at 7:00 pm. Spaghetti Warehouse is located in the Brady Arts Distdct north of downtown Tulsa. Watch the "Community Calendar" for future dates, times and monthly locations. �JANUARY 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 6 The Tulsa Gay Community Services Center, a program of TOHR for the city of Tulsa, is a hub of activity each and every week throughout the year. If you haven’t visited the Center recently, or if you have never been to the Center (why would that be?), stop by anytime to see what’s going on in Tulsa and how you can help. The Center is the home of the offices of Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights - mission control as it were, for the numerous activities and events TOHR presents and sponsors. The Center also houses the Pdde Store and the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library. The Center provides space for H.O.P.E. and Red Rock for education and HIV testing. There are also large and small meeting rooms in addition to the "IV lounge, complete with a large screen "IV. The Center is busy every day of the week. Below are the organizations that utilize the Center and their meeting times. Groups meet every week unless otherwise noted. SUNDAY ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pro. ¯ TOHR Board of Directors meeting: 2:00 pm, 2~ Sunday of month ¯ Tulsa Area Pdmetimers membership meeting: 4:00 pm, 2m Sunday of month ¯ "Lesbian Connection" book discussion: 7:00 pm, refer calendar for exact dates. MONDAY ¯ center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm ¯ TOHR office hours: 6-9 pm ¯ Monday Night Football (dudng the season): 8:00 pm TUESDAY ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm ¯ TOHR general membership meeting: 7:30 pm, 2~ Tuesday of month ¯ "Coming Out" - a support group: 6:00 pm ¯ "Loss of a Love" support group: 7:30 pm ¯ Tulsa Area Primetimers board meeting: 7:00 pm, 2r~ Tuesday of month ¯ Youth drop-in day: 2-5 pm ¯ HIV testing (confidential) by Red Reck: 4-9 pm WEDNESDAY ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm Lambda AA: 7:30 pm Rainbow of Discussion: 7:00 pm, l~t Wednesday of month Rainbow of Discussion: 7:00 pm, 3r~ Wednesday of month at 41st Barnes & Noble THURSDAY ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm ¯ "Center Cinema": 7:30 pm, ¯ "Singles": 6:30 pm FRIDAY ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 6-9 pm ¯ "Lesbian Connection" Women’s movie night: 7:15 pm SATURDAY ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Center and Pride Store open: 12-9 pm NOW (National Org. of Women): 12:30 pm, 2~ Saturday of month Lambda AA: 5:30 pm T.U.LoS.A. (Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Ass’n): 5:00 pm, 1st Saturday of month HIV testing (anonymous) by H.O.P.E.: 4-8 pm "Circle of Friends": 2:00 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Millennium Pride planning meeting: refer =Community Calendar for date and time. In addition to the above organizational meetings, TOHR and the Center hosts the hi-monthly "Community Council", numerous special events, and is the place to get your free copy of "Community News", the Gayly Oklahoman, Tulsa Family News, Triangle, Gay Parenting and Poz. The bulletin boards are also an excellent place to advertise your place of business, group events and even roommate information. There are also dedicated bulletin boards for local, state and national news and news about TOHR and the Center. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights and the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center invite everyone in the community to come by anytime to see what’s going on in your community and how you can get involved in the fight for EQUALity. COMC--for your support of Pride ’99 and performances. Mark & Mike--for your support of Pride ~39 and your truck. Cimarron Alliance--for your support of Pride ’gO. St. Jerome’s--for your support of Pdde ~ MCC United--for your support of Pride ~ . The Gayly Oklahoman--for your continuing coverage and support Tulsa Family News---for your continuing coverage and support Triangle~for your continuing coverage and support Marty Newma~for your work with the "Community Council" Dennis Neill & John Southard~for your work with the "Community Coun cil and your house for the Holiday Home Tour. Tim Williams & Randy Ritter / TVV’s Catering--for your support and your house for the Holiday Home Tour. Robert Inglish & Craig Wood--for your house for the Holiday Home Tour. John & Steve I the Silver~’Star--for your support and for the use of the Star for the Holiday dinner. The Storm--for your support of Pdde ’gO and continued advertising. The Mix--for your continued support. Renegades--for your continued support. Traxx--for your continued support. The Tool Box--for your continued support. The Bamboo Lounge--for your continued support The Rainbow Ros~for your continued support. TNT’s--for your continued support. Cw’s--for your continued support. Chaser’~for your continued support. House of the Holy Spirit--for your support. Liberal Sound--for your support. Mingo Valley Floral--for your support. Gill Foundation--for the grant at a much needed time. Colin Higgins Foundation--for the grant at a much needed time. Troy McGoveran--Volunteer Coordinator--for your support, your work with the volunteers, hosting the Double T Ranch Experience (even though it rained). Fernando Este--20(X) Secretary~or your support, your work with Pride ~Jg, your energy--thank you! Jason Reed--2000 2nd Vice President--for your support, your work with Pride ’gO and the flag, your (sometimes) big hair. Kathy Dales--lgo9 at large board member, for your support~ your work with Pride ’99, your office work, ---thank you! Ken Draper--lgo9 Vice President--for your support, your work with Pride ~:Jg, your program planning--thank you! Lynn Mostoller--lgo9 & 2000 Treasurer--for your support, your work with Pride ’gO, your amazing work with our finances, for everything~ thank you twice! Kerry Lewis--lgo9 Secretary & 2000 1st Vice President--for your sup port, your work with Pride ’gO (glitterboy), your planning abilities, your note-taking abilities, for you~hank you and THANK YOU! ALL LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS--for your support of the monthly "Community Calendar" and "Community Club Calendar", send in those calendars every month! ALL OF OUR MEMBERS--membership is vital--don~ forget to rejoin! ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS--without you we’d be nowhere! ALL OF OUR DONORS--for your continuing resources, each and every one of you, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! THANKYOU again to the ENTIRE COMMUNITY. Greg Gatewood, President VERMONT’S SUPREME COURT RECENTLY RULED IT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL FOR THE STATE TO DENY THE BENEFITS OF MARRIAGE TO SAME-SEX COUPLES. OKLAHOMA IS THE ONLY STATE WHOSE ENTIRE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONSlGNED ON AS SPONSORS OF "DOMA", THE LAW THAT PREVENTS LEGAL SAME-SEX MARRIAGE. OKLAHOMA IS ONE OF ONLY 4 STATES WHOSE LAWS SPECIFICALLY TARGET GAYS AND LESBIANS, PREVENTING LEGAL SAMESEX SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! BECOME A MEMBER OF TOHR AND MAKE OUR VOICE STRONG! VOLUNTEER AND BECOME AN ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY--ALL IN THE NAME OF EQUALITY! �2OOO NDAR COMMUNI 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SER- BIBLE STUDY: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM A~ COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6 PM UNICOMMUNrrY UNITARIAN CONGREGATION: VERSALIST HYMN SING; COMMUNITY OF HOPE; 11 AM COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE: REHEARSAL; CALL FOR INFO.: 7:30 PM CENTER DINEMA--"TOTAL ECLIPSE": TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7.’30 PM "LESBIAN CONNECTION": WOMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT: FISH": TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: T:16 PM AA - COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:00 PM COMING OUT! - A SUPPORT GROUP: TULSA GAY OOIV~IUNITY SERVICES OENTHR: .~0 PM FREE SPIRIT WOMAN’S CENTER: LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP: CALL FOR LOCATION - 7 PM LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE: RIVERLANES BOWLING CENTER; 8711 S LEWIS: 6:45 PM HN TESTING BY RED ROCK; TULSA GAY DOliMIUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4-9 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: FELLOWSHIP: 6PM & BIBLE STUDY: 7PM PPLAG: SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 PM; EDUCATIONAL MEETING: 7:30 PM: FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH; 2900 S HARVARD H.O.P.E. : HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM~ PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 PM LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COMMUN~ SERVICES CENTER: 7: R.AJ.N.: VOLUNTEER TRAINING: 6--9 PM PM =LOSS OF A LOVE" SUPPOR1 GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICE8 CENTER: 7 PM RED ROCK TESTING CLINIC: HW TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM COMMUNITY VICE; 6 PM OF HOPE: FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL OHURCH: CHURCH SCHOOL; 9:30 AM & WORSHIP: 10:30 AM i HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT I MINISTRIES: SUNDAY SCHOOL; 9:30 AM &WORSHIP: 10:45 AM MCC UNITED: WORSHIP: 11 AM 9 10 COMMUNITY OF HOPE: SERVICE 6 PM BIBLE STUDY: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIVER, SALIST CONGREGATION: WORSHIP; COMMUNITY OF HOPE; 11 AM COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE: REHEARSAL; CALL FOR INFO.: 7:30 PM FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: CHURCH SCHOOL; 9:30 AM & WORSHIP: 10:30 AM LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE: RIVERLANES BOWLING CENTER 8711 S LEWIS: LEAGUE MEETING: 6:00 PM, BOWLING: 6:45 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM & WORSHIP: 10:45 AM MCC UNITED: WORSHIP: 11 AM PFLAG: SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 PM; EDUCATIONAL MEETING: 7:30 PM: FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 2900 S HARVARD COMING OUT! - A SUPPORT GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENT~: 6:00 PM HN TESTING BY RED ROCK; TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4~PM H.O.P,E. : HW TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM-6 PM & HW WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 13 CENTER CINEMA-"SALMONBERRIES": TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:30 PM H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM-6 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: FELLOWSHIP: 6PM & BIBLE STUDY: 7PM YOUTH DROPJN: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 2:30 - 5 LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7 PM RED ROCK TESTING OLINIC: HfV TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS (EA): COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRI1 MINISTRIES: PRAISE & PRAYER: 6 PM H.O.P.F_: HIV TESTING BY APPT,: 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 PM VOLUNTEER TRAINING: HIV TESTING BY H.O.P.E.: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4-8 PM RED ROCK: O’RYAN YOUTH GROUP: 18-24YRS. OLD: 6 PM LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 5:30 PM R.AJ.N,: 6--9 PM "LESBIAN CONNECTION": PLANNING MEETING: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 2:00 PM "MILLENNIUM PRIDE" PLANNING MEETING: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:00 PM TULPAC: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:30 PM NA: PM TOHR BOARD RETREAT COMMIJNITY UNITARIAN UNNERSALIST CONGREGATION: WORSHIP; COMMUNITY OF HOPE; 11 AM FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH; CHURCH SCHOOL; 9:30 AM&WORSHIP: 10:30 AM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: SUNDAY SCHOOL; 9:30AM & WORSHIP: 10:45 AM MCC UNITED: WORSHIP: 11 AM RADE: JOIN TOHR, PFLAG & SOULFOROE IN MARCHING FOR EQUALITY! BIBLE STUDY: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE: REHEARSAL; CALL FOR INFO.: 7:30 PM LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE: RIVERLANES BOWLING CENTER 8711 S LEWIS: 6:45 PM ST. JEROME: HOLY EUCHARIST: 11 AM "SOULFORCE": PM MCC UNITED: COMING OUT! - A SUPPORT GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 6:00 PM "COMMUNITY COUNCIL": TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:00 PM HN TE811NG BY RED ROCK; TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERWCES CENTER: 4-9 PM H.O.P.F- : HIVTESTING BYAPPT.: 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6-8PM "LOSS OF A LOVE" SUPPORT GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7 PM 2:00 YOUTH DROPJN: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 2:30 5 PM COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 23 SERVICE: 6 PM COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIVERo SALIST CONGREGATION: WORSHIP COMMUNITY OF HOPE; 11 AM FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 11 22 21 47 PM AND OUTDOOR MEAL 15 14 "LESBIAN CONNECTION": ~AA - COMMUNITY OF HOPE: WOMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT: "HIGH 6:00 PM ANT"; TULSA GAY COMMUNITY DIGNITY I INTEGRITY: CHRISTSERVICES CENTER: 7:t6 PM MAS PARTY, CALL 745-2303 FOR INFO: 6 PM "SINGLES" - A MEN’S SINGLES GROUP: TULSA GAYCOMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 6:30 PM TOHR MEMBERSHIP MEETING: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:30 P~ PRIMETIMERS: MEMBERSHIP MTG.: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4 PM RED ROCK: O’RYAN YOUTH GROUP: 18-24YRS. OLD: 6 PM 12 :PM HOLY EUCHARIST: T.U.L.S.A.: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 5:00 PM PM "LOSS OF A LOVE" SUPPORT GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7 PM LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 5:30 PM NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (EA): COWg~UNITY OF HOPE: 11PM H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APPT,: 9 AI~6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 PM FREE SPIRIT WOMAN’S CENTER: LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP: CALL FOR LOCATION - 7 PM 11 AA: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6 PM E~OTIONS ANONYMOUS lEA): COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM "SINGLES" - A MEN’S ~tNGLES GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: PM YOUTH DROP-IN: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 2.~0 - E PM ST. JEROME: HOLY EUCHARIST: 11 AM ST. JEROME: 11 AM H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM~ PM LE~BAN COMING OUT GROUP: CALL FOR LOCATION - 7 PM H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM-6 PM HOUSE OP THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: FELLOWSHIP: 6PM & BIBLE STUDY: 7PM LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COM. MUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7 PM GLOAMING": TULSA BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:30 PM WOMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT: "CLAIRE OF THE MOON"; TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVISES CENTER: 7:16 PM H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APFr.: 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6-8 PM 6:30 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: PRAISE & PRAYER: 6 PM HIV TESTING BY H.O.P.E.: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4-8 PM EMO11ONS MIOllYMOUS (EA): COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES (;ENTER: 5:30 PM RED ROCK: O’RYAN YOUTH GROUP: 1~24YRS. OLD: 8 PM RAINBOW BOOK DISCUSSION I "8INGLES" - A MEN’S ~INGLES GROUP: BARNES& NOBLE, 41ST i GROUP: TULSA GAY OMMUAND YALE: 7:30 PM NITY SERVICE8 CENTER: E:30 PM RED ROCK TESTING CLINIC: HIV TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM NA: PM COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 11 24 25 26 27 28 29 BIBLE STUDY: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM COMING OUTI - A SUPPORT GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 6:00 PM FREE SPIRIT WOMAN’8 CENTER: LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP: CALL FOR LOCATION - 7 PM CENTER OlNEMAm"VlOLETS v~rP: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:30 PM AA - COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM H.O.P.E. : HIV TESTING BY APPT,: 9 AM-8 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 PM H.O.P.E. : HIV APPT.: 9 AM-6 PM BY EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS |EA|: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM "LESBIAN CONNECTION": WOMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT: =WHEN NIGHT IS PALLING"; TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:16 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY $PIRIT MINISTRIES: FELLOWSHIP: 6PM & BIBLE STUDY: 7PM H.O.P.E: HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 PM HN TESTING BY H,O.P.E.: TULSA GAY COMMUNr[Y SERVICES CENTER: 4-8 PM LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY OOMMUNITY SERVICE8 CENTER: 7 PM RED ROOK: O’RYAN YOUTH: GROUP: 18-24YRS. OLD: 6 PM L4MBDA AA: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 5:30 PM COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE: REHEARSAL; CALL FOR INFO.: 7:30 PM TESTING HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: PRAISE & PRAYER: 6 PM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: CHURCH SCHOOL; AM &WORSHIP: 10:30AM 9:30 LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE: RIVERLANES BOWLING CENTER; 8711 S LEWIS: 6:45 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: SUNDAY SCHOOL; 9:30 AM & WORSHIP: 10:45 AM "LESBIAN CONNECTION": BOOK CLUB DI~CUSSION--"SU RPASSING THE LOVE OF MEN: ROMANTIC FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE BETWEEN WOMEN FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO THE PRESENT:" TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:00 PM PFLAG: CHATS; FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 7:00 PM A~ COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 0 PM "LOSS OF A LOVE" SUPPORT i GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 7 PM HIV TESTING BY RED ROCK TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4~ PM YOUTH DROP-IN: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 2:30 - 5 PM RED ROOK TESTING OUNIC: HIV TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM "SINGLES" - A MEN’S SINGLES GROUP: TULSA GAY COMMUNrrY SERVICE8 CENTER: ."~0 PM NA: COMMUNITY OP HOPE: 11 PM MCC UNITED: WORSHIP: 11 AM ST. JEROME: HOLY EUCHARIST: 11 AM 30 31 FEB. 1 FEB. 2 SER- BIBLE STUDY: COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6 PM FREE SPIRIT WOMAN’S CENTER: LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP CALL FOR LOCATION - 7 PM COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION: WORSHIP; COMMUNITY OF HOPE; 11 AM COUNCIL oAK MEN’S CHORALE: REHEARSAL; CALL FOR INFO.: 7:30 PM COMMUNITY VICE: 6 PM OP HOPE: FELLOWSHIP CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: CHURCH SCHOOL; 9:30 AM & WORSHIP: 10:30 AM ~HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ~ MINISlRIES: SUNDAY SCHOOL 1 9:30 AM &WORSHIP: 10:45 AM ~ UNITED: WORSHIP: 11 AM ST. JEROME: HOLY EUCHARIST: 11 AM "SOULFORCE’: 2:00 PM MCC UNITED: LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUF~ RIVERLANES BGWLING CENTER 8711 S LEWIS: 6:45 PM HN TESTIHG BY RED ROCK TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4-9 PM COMING OUT!. - A SUPPORT GROUP: TULSA GAY NITY SERVICES CENTER: 6:00 H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APPT.: 9 AM~ PM & HIV WALK-IN TESTING: 6 -8 PM H.O.P.E. : HIV APPT.: 9 AM~6 PM TESTING BY FEB. 4 FEB. 5 CENTER OINEMA..-"TCOETHER i "LESBIA~N CONNECTION": ALONEn: TULSA GAY COMMU- WOMEN’S MOVIE NISHT: "TO BE TULSA GAY NITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:30 ANNOUNCED"; PM OOMMUN~Y SERVICES CENTER: 7:t6 PM FEB. 3 AA - COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS lEA): COMMUNITY OF HOPE: 6:30 PM HOUSE OP THE HOLY SPIRIT IVflNISTHWS: FELLOWSHIP: 6PM H.O.P.E.: HIV TESTING BY APPT.: i 9 AM-6 PM & HIV WALK-IN TEST& BIBLE STUDY: 7PM ING: 6-8 PM LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENI~R: 7 RED ROOK: O’RYAN YOUTH GROUP: 18-24 YRS. OLD: 6 PM PM "LOCS OF A LOVE" SUPPORT RAINBOW BOOK DISCUSSION TULSA GAY COMMUGROUP: TULSA GAY COMMU- I GROUP: NITY SERVICES CENTER: 7:30 NITY SERVICES CENTER: 7 PM PM YOUTH DROPJN: TULBA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: RED ROCK TESTING CLINIC: 2:30 - 5 PM TESTING: 5 PM - 8 PM HOUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MINISTRIES: PRAISE & PRAYER: 6 PM HN TESTING BY H.O.P.E.: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 4-8 PM LAMBDA AA: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER: 5:30 PM EA: COEMUNITY OF HOPE: 11 PM �COMMUNITY t, -CALE NDAR 1 RENEGADES 1649 S MAIN ST. TULSA, OK 74119 918.585~3405 CHASERS RESTAURANT & DISCO 4812 E 33rd TULSA, OK 74135 918.712.2324 THE SILVER STAR 1565 S SHERIDAN RD. TULSA, OK 74112 918.834.42"34 CW~S 1727 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74112 918.610.5323 THE STORM 2182 S SHERIDAN RD. TULSA, OK 74112 918.835.2876 3 2 CW’S POOL LEAGUE RENEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS: 2-4 PM I $2 FIRST GLASS & $~50 REFILLS;, 4~ PM 5 4 DART TOURNAMENT: $100 FIRST PRIZE 8 7 CHASERS FEtE DINING: 5-8 I~, DANCE TO 70’$ & 8O’s DISCO W~DJ RICHARD CARTER CV~S POOL TOURNA~E~: 8 P~, HOT MALE D/~NCER RENEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS; 2.4 P~ I $2 FIRST GLASS & ~50 REFILLS; 4-8 PM I MALE DANCER THE STAR MALE DANCER: "MAMA’S BOYS FROM TEXA~’ & BEER BUST PM, RB~EGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS; 2-4 PM I $2 FIRST GLASS & REFILLS;, <-8 PM I CATIA LEE LOVE SHO~N: 11 PM THE STORM NO COVER I $3 BEER BUST COVER I $3 BEER BUST: 10 TUE STOre THUNDEROUS THURSDAY SHOW: BRIDGET’rE LEE & GUESTS I $2 COVER I 2 SHOWS: 11PM & 12:30 AM I $3 BEER BUST: 10 PM--1AM 10 9 ~S POOL LEAGUE 11 DART TOURNAMENT: ;100 HRST PRIZE 8 FINE DINING: 5-8 PM. I~NCE TO RENEGADES $2 SMALL RTCHERS; 2-4 PM I $2 HRST GLASS & $.50 REFILLS;, 4-8 PM RENEGADES $2 ~ PITCHERS; 2-4 PM I $2 FIRST GLASS &$.50 THE STORM NO COVER I $3 BEER BUST 10 PM-1/~I 17 16 CW’S POOL LEAGUE 18 DART TOURNAMENT: 8 $100 FIRST PRIZE $2 SMALL PITCHERS; 2-4 PM I $2 FIRST Gi.ASS & $.50 RERLLS; 4-8 PM I CATIA LEE LOVE SHOW: 11 PM 114E STORM NO COVER I $3 BEER BUST I0 PM-1/~I FILLS; 4-8 PM I JUKEBOX ALL DAY & NIGI-R" I MALE DANCER YO~ CHOICE BEER BUST COVER I $3 BEER BU~’T: 10 PM-IAM 24/31 23130 CHASERS FINE DIH1NG: 5-8 PM, DANCE TO 70’s & 80’s DISCO W/DJ RICHARD CARTER, MALE DANCER: 11 PM--2AM C~rS DJ "MOTSER" TUCKER RENEGADES $2 SMALL Pi’rCHEES; 2-4 PM I $2 FIRST GLASS & $.50 REFILLS; 4-8 PM I OPEN DANCE FLOOR THE STAB MALE DANCER: ~MAMA’S BOys FROM TEXAS" 2-4 REFILLS;, 4-8 PM c~rs POOL LEAGUE 25 26 DART TOURN/=MENT: 8 PM, ;100 FIRST PRIZ~ CNASlm~ ~ DINING: 5~ PM. D~NCE TO 70"$ & 80’$ DISCO WR)J RICH~J~ CARTER RE]~IEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS; 2-4 PM I $2 RRST GLASS & $.50 REFILLS;, 4-8 PM SMALL RTCHERS; 2-4 I $2 FIRST GLAS~ & $.50 REFILLS; 4-8 PM I CA31A LEE LOVE SHO~N: 11 PM $p1~2 15 $2 SMALL PIT(2-L=RS; 2-4 P~ I $2 FRST GLA~S & $.50 REFILLS; 4-8 PM I ~ YOL~ CHOICE ALL DAY & 21 20 19 TO 70’$ & 80’S DISCO W/DJ RICHARD CARTER RENEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS; PM I $2 FIRST GLASS & 14 CHASERS FINE DINING: 5-8 PM, DANCE TO 70’s & 80"s DISCO W/D,I RICHARD CARTER, MALE DANCER: 11 PM--2 AM CW’S RESEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHEES; 2-4 PM I $2 FIRST GLASS & $.50 REFILLS; 4-8 PM I OPEN DANCE FLOOR THE STAR MALE DANCER: "MAMA’S BOYS FROM ~ THE STORM FREE MUSIC FRIDAY W/ DJ MATr I $3 COVER I FREE DRAW SEER: 9-10:30 PM REFILLS;, 4-8 PM I CA’I3A LEE LOVE SHOW: 11 PM CHASERS FINE DINING: 5-8 PM, DANCE TO 70’s & 80’s DISCO W/DJ RICHARD DARTER Cl~rS FREE DRAW BEER: 4-5 PM, $3 BEER BUST: 4-9 PM RENEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS; 2-4 PM I $2 FIRST GLASS & $.50 REFILLS; 4-8 PM I FREE POOL; 6-9 PM I KARAOKE IN THE RAW: 8 PM - 1:30 AM THE STAR KRIS KOHL STARGAYZERS SH(~N THE STORM SUPER SUNDAY SHOW: $3 COVER; 2 SHC~NS, 11 PM & 12:30 AM 52 FIRST GLASS & $.50 REFILLS; 4-8 PM I OPEN DANCE FLOOR THE STAR MALE DANCER: "MAMA’S BOYS FROM TEXAS" : THESTORM : FREE MUSIC FRIDAY W/ DJ MATI" I $3 COVER I FREE DRA~N BEER: 9-10:30 PM 13 12 PM, 8 FINE DINING: 5-8 PM, DANCE TO 70’s & 8~s DISCO WiDJ RICHARD CARTER, MALE DANCER: 11 pM--2 AM CW’S DJ "MOTHER" TUCKER RENEGADES $2 SMALL PITCHERS; 2.4 PM I THUNDEROUS THURSDAY ~’-~N: BRIDGETrE LEE & GUESTSI$2CO~RI2$HOW$: 11 PM & 12~0 AM I $3 BEER THE :STORM FREE MUSlC FRIDAy W/ DJ MAR" I $3 COVER I FREE DRAWBEER:9-10:30 PM 27 28 MALE DANCER DJ "MOTSER" TUCKER $2 SMALL PRC~L=RS; 2-4 PM / $3 RRST GLAS~ & $~50 RERLLS; 4- $2 r~q_L RTCPERS; 2-4 pM / $2 RRST GLASS & $~0 REFILLS; 4- THE STORM NO COVER I $3 BEER BUST 10 PM-1/~I MALE THU~IDEROUS THURSDAY SHOtN: BRIDGETTE LEE & 11PM & 12:30 AM I $3 BEER DANCER: "MAMA’S MATr/$3COVERIFRE~DRAW BEE~9-10:30PM 29 �JANURARY 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 9 Cimarron Alliance Group (Political Action Committee) P.O. 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(FUSO) PO Box 8542 Tulsa, OK 918-583-0438 HIV Education and Recreation Center 4138 Chsdes Page Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74127 24 Hour HOTUNE 583-6611 HIV Outreach Prevention Education (H.O.P.E.) 3505 E Admiral Tuba, OK 74115 MCC United 1623 N Maplewood Tuba, OK 918-838-1715 Names Project 3507 E Admiral Place Tuba, OK 74115 918-748-3111 National Organization for Women (N.O.W.) ~ Box 14068 Tuba, OK 918-365-5658 OK Spoke Club PO Box 9165 Tuba, OK 74157 Oklahoma NARAL PO Box 702503 Tuba, OK 74170 918-494-9585 PFLAG PO Box 52800 Tuba, OK 74152 918-749=4501 Parish Church of St. Jerome 205 W King Tuba, OK 74106 918-582-3088 Pdmetimers Tulsa Area PO BOx 52118 Tuba, OK 74152 Red Rock 1724 E 8th Street Tulsa, OK 74104 918-584-2325 RAIN 409 S Pit.burgh Tulsa, OK 74112 918-834-4195 Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. 3507 E Admiral Tulsa, OK 74115 918-834-4194 Tulsa Gay ~ommunity ¯en/ices Center 1307 E 38th Street (mailing address: PO Box 2587; 74101) Tuba, OK 74105 918-743-4297 LIBRARY WORK DAY AT THE CENTER: JANUARY 15, 2000, 1:00 PM CENTER GENERAL WORK DAY: JANUARY 16, 2000, 1:00 PM Congratulations to Patrick Hodges and Rob Dietrick, both TOHR members residing in Tulsa, on their Holy Union held Saturday, January 8th, 2000 at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. =Community News" now offers an opportunity to advertise for employment, for sale, real estate or roommate situations. Call 918-743-4297 for rates and more information. Single male looking to shaj’e house or apartment. Call 918-272-1151 during the day before 3:30 pm; ask for Buddy. ~e]=l:’l~riu:Ml:!:l~l=ll;i~l:[efk’~l~’-’fll[e]~l n The voice of justice just got Iouderl Sign me up, I want to n help TOHR in the fight for EQUALIty. I ! NAME. I I ADDRESS I CITY Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) PO Box 2687 Tuba, OK 74101 918-743-4297 Tulsa Positive Advocacy Coalition (TulPac) TG$CS: 1307 E 38th Tuba, OK 74105 918-743-4297 I I STATE ZIP HOME PHONE I I I E-MAIL I I I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OR REJOIN TOHR I EDUCATION LEVEL(student): $10.00 / year QUALITY LEVEL (individual): $25.00/year ! 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EXPIRATION DATE: SIGNATURE: 10:45 am Sunday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Saturday 3210 S. Norwood, #B Tulsa, OK 74135 Please clip and return to: 11JL~A OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RiGHTS (TOHR) ~ Box 2587 Tuba, OK 74101 cAN c You PLEASE SEND CORRESPONDENCE IN CONRDENTIAL ENVELOPE: DO NOT PRINT MY NAME IN PUBLICATIONS I.m [] [] [] [] [~1 I 1 l’--] i i �tulsa oklahomans for human rights post office box 2687 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 918.743.4297 918.712.2458 (fa~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/25d8ebab33ffff1bebeab762a5f4c61c.pdf 9ff2b629cb8bc66dbe932d66767d293b PDF Text Text T S I N C AN K L S A T E for HUMAN RIGHTS DECEMBER 2000 DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF SPEAKS TO LARGE GROUP AT TOHR MEMBER MEETING The November 2000 TOHR membersbip meeting was held November 14th in the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center. The business session included the election of Executive Officers for 2001. These are individuals who commit themselves to the mission of TOHR and dedicate the next year to improving the Tulsa GLBT Community. Executive Officers for 2001 are: Kerry Lewis President: Vance Reed 1 st Vice President 2rid Vice President Don Glass Curtis Evans Secretary Beth Persac Treasurer The program featured Tulsa Police Department Deputy Police Chief Bob Busby and Sgt. Van Ellis. Chief Busby and Sgt. Ellis discussed the Tulsa Police Departments policies regarding hidng, diversity training, nondiscrimination policy and recent controversies surrounding the TPD and the community at large. While heated at times, the approximately 60 people attending the meeting were thankful for Chief Busby and Sgt. Ellis taking the time to meet with the GLBT community. Upcoming events around Tulsa include (but not limited to): DECEMBER 1 WORLDAJDSDAY- CANDLEIIGHT MARCH, HOUSE PLAZA (5t~ & DENVER) 6:30 PM C O U R T DECEMBER 1,2 & 3 AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT" DISPLAY; CONVENTION CENTER DOV~NTOWN; OPENING CEREMONIES: FRIDAY, 12/1/00 - DECEMBER 8 & 9 "GIFTS OF THE SEASON" COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT; ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH; 2952 SOUTH PEORIA; 8 PM NIGHTLY DECEMBER 10 HOLIDAY RECEPT!ON: TULSA GAY COMMUNITY MEMORIAL; 4 PM---7 PM RIGHTS SERVICES CENTER; 2114 SOUTH DECEMBER 11 COMMUNITY HOLIDAY POT-LUCK DINNER; TULSA C~MMUNITY SERVICES CENTER; 2114 S MEMORIAL; 7 PM SEE PAGE 3 FOR DETAIL~ DECEMBER 15 A NIGHT OF GIV1NG--A BENEFIT FOR TULSA C.~R.E.S. THE ~LVER ~’I’AR, 10 I:~ GAY U L S A ! VOLUME 4, NO. 12 Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) has formed a partnership with the Denver-based Gill Foundation to develop a local pool of successful fundraisers and increase the amount of money flowing into local nonprofit organizations. Tulsa has been chosen as one of the Gill Foundation’s OutGiving InCommunity sites. Each year, the Gill Foundation uses a competitive application process to choose 10 InCommunity sites across the country. Dudng a 12-month period, the sites receive technical assistance, training and mentoring in fundraising and board development. TOHR, the host organization, encourages and invites area nonprofits to participate, it is hoped that at least one-third of the participating nonprofits represent organizations that do not focus excluelvely on gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT) issues. In addition, the foundation works with local donors to help them become more strategic with their giving. For information on attending the workshops, please contact Tulsa OkJahomans for Human Rights at (918) 743-4297. =The mission of the Gill Foundation is to serve as a catalyst for social change," said Donna Red Wing, director of the OutGiving Department. =As we form partnerships with organizations through our InCommunity program, we want to help them enhance their role of change catalysts in their local communities." Staff members and adjunct faculty of the Gill Foundation’s OutGiving Department lead a series of workshops on fundraising strategies and board development in each InCommunity site. Among the topics for the workshops: =Ask! For Money Face to Face" and "The Nitty-Gritty on Getting Grants." Sessions also will be held with donors. Workshop topics include: =Be Involved Wdhout Being a Pain - Howto Work Well Wdh Organizations You Fund" and "Get a Giving Plan Knowthe What, Why How and When of Your Giving." Based in Denver, CO, the Gill Foundation funds organizations nationwide that serve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) individuals and people living with HIV and AIDS. The OutGiving Department provides training and technical assistance to organizations to help them become better fundraisers and stronger institutions, "This is an exciting time for Tulsa," said Greg Gatewood, President of TOHR. "This is an opportunity to develop skills that will lead to sustainable socia! change, it also enables us to motivate both fundraisers and donors." ~m Gill, founder, chairman and chief technology off’mer of Quark Inc., started the foundation in 1994. The foundation’s mission is to serve as a catalyst and provide resources to communities in pursuit of social justice and equality while building the awareness of the contdbutions lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people make to American society. The foundation’s investment champions the ideal of a pluralistic, open society that values all its members and denies access to none. �DECEMBER 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 2 TOHR Tulsa OMahornans for Human Rights secures EQUAL rights for the Gay’; Lesbian, Bisexual and communiTransgendered tulsa oklahomans for human rights PO Box 2687 918.743.4297 Tulsa, OK tohrl0~.com 2000 Board of Directors: President Greg A. Gatewood 1st Vice-President Kerry R. Lewis Treasurer Lynn Mestoller Secretary Fernando Este Member-at-large Scottie Hale Member-at-large Vance Reed Publication of any name or photograph of any person does not reflect that individual’s sexual orientation. Advertising is available at reasonable rates. Ptease contact TOHR at 918.743.4297 or PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 for rates and policies. Efforts are made to verify information in articles and advertising. If errors or incorrect information is published, please notify TCYrlR in order for editors to clarify and pdnt any necessary corrections Subscriptions are mailed (one per household). Membership in Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights entitles member to one year subsodption of Community News. Three complimentary issues of =Community News" are mailed to new additions to the TOHR mailing list. Membership is then required for the subsodption to continue. ties through: Educational Resources Quality programming and SUl~rt sewices Unifying political and social events Advocacy in legislative and legal matters & Leadership in implementing social change Tulsa Oldahornans for Numan Rights is committed to maintaining a home for our community organizations, a safe and affirming environment and a visible cultural presence for our community and city in order for individuals to become proud members of our diverse sociaty. TULSA OKLAHOMANS DID YOU KNOW?. IT TAKES NEARLY $100,000 PER YEAR TO OPERa. ATE TOHR & THE PROGRAMS & SERVICES OFFERED BY TOHR. WE RELY ON YOU - THE COMMUNITY - TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FINANCIAL RESOURCES. COMMUNITY SPIRITED DONORS ENABLE TOHR TO OPERATE THE TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER, THE NANCY McDONALD RAINBOW LIBRARY, "LESBIAN CONNECTION," CENTER CINEMA & MUCH MORE! TOHR IS THE PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED =DIVERSITY CELEBRATION" - OKLAHOMA’S LARGEST PRIDE CELEBRATION & ONE OF THE MIDWEST REGIONS LARGEST EVENTS OF IT’S KIND! REPRESENTATIVES OF TOHR ATTEND: TPD RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE MTGS., "CREATING CHANGE CONFERENCE" (national) "NATIONAL COALITION ON ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECTS ROUND TABLE (national), LEGAL SER VICE PRO VIDERS FORUM, DISCUSSIONS IMTH THE TULSA POLICE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING HARASSMENT & DIALOGUES WITH NON-GI_BT ORGS. for HUMAN RIGHTS wTION OMEN’S MOVIE NIGHT DEC 8: "CLAIRE OF THE MOON" DEC 15: "TO BE ANNOUNCED" DEC 22: "TBA" DEC 29: "TO BE ANNOUNCED" ¯ NEW for the HOLIDAYS! tulsa’s glbt c© forl 21~ DEC 7: "LONGTIME COMPANION" DEC 14: "THE SUM OF US" DEC 21: "MAURICE" DEC 28: "THE PRIEST" �DECEMBER 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 3 WEEKLY CALENDAR SUNDAYS STONEWALL DEMOCRATS: CALL FOR DATE & TIME PRIME-TIMERS: 2rid SUNDAy; 4:00 PM MONDAYS TOHR OFFICE HOURS: 6:00-9:00 PM SOULFORCE in OKLAHOMA: 2rid & 4th MON.; 6:00 PM TUESDAYS TOHR MEMBERSHIP MTGS: 2nd TUESDAY; 7:30 PM TulPAC: 2rid TUESDAY; 7:30 PM OAP PLANNING MTG: 8:00 PM HIV TESTING by RED ROCI~ 6:00-9:00 PM WEDNESDAYS TOHR OFFICE HOURS: 6:00-9:00 PM THURSDA YS CENTER CINEMA: 7:30 PM HIV TESTING by RED ROCK: 6:00-9:00 PM FRIDAYS ~LESBIAN CONNECTION MOVIE NIGHT: 7:00 PM SA TURDA YS N.O.W.: 2~d SATURDAY; 12:30 PM T. U.L S.A.: 1 st SAT U RDAY; 5:00 PM OPEN ARMS PROJECT (OAP): 6:00 PM HIV TESTING by H.O.P.E.: 4:00-8:00 PM The Center’s hours are: Monday-Friday: 6-9 PM Saturday: 12-9 PM The Center houses the ofrices of TOHR, the Pride Store, the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library, the TOHR member only video library (coming in 2001) and various large and small me~ing spaces. If you belong to or know of an organization needing space for meetings, please call the Center at 918.743.4297 dudng the regular evening hours. STOP BY THE CENTER-CATCH A MOVIE--GET A GOOD BOOK--MEET OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY-rr’s HERE FOR YOUlll The Holiday season is here - and what better way to gather with old and new friends to celebrate! TOHR will be hosting a vsryspecial event, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, w~hthe3rd annual "Holiday Reception and Silent Auction" to be held at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center (2114 S Memorial). The Holiday Reception will honor the 20th anniversary of TOHR! That’s dght, there has been a gay civil dghts organization in Tulsa since 1980! Begun as part of Oklahomans for Human Rights, TOHR was later incorporated and has since become the leading resource for GLBT Community information and the first place many in the city turn to when dealing with the GLBT community. Special displays will highlight historical moments of the Tulsa GLBT community. Also planned is a look back at the "Southwest Invitational Soltball Tourney" (we have pictures!) and other memorable moments in Tulsa including the first ever Pride Parade. The Silent Auction, planned in conjunction with the Holiday Reception, is an art, antique and fine dining showcase! While you enjoy hors’ doeuvres courtesy of Kurt & Marj’s catedng you’ll have the chance to bid on items donated by P.S. Gordon, T.A. Lorton, Rand’s Art & Antiques, Mary Schepers and Kathlsen Pendergrase among others. And if you remember Pennington’s you’ll have a chance to get an original "ordering device" (similar to Sonic). Remember, all proceeds from the auction will benefit TOHR and the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center, enabling TOHR to continue fulfilling the mission of obtaining EQUALity for ALL people WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELBRA TE THE HOLIDAYS - SEE YOU THERE!~ Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (’FOHR) and Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Tulsa are pleased to be working together and hosting the 2rid annual "Holiday Com- Please accept our apologizes for the delays and sometimes completely non-published "Community News." Alter a very busy fall of moving the Center and keeping up with the regular "pay the bills" job workload (-I’OHR is a volunteer effort), the newsletter took some time off. But, we’re back! And--’Community News" will be arriving each month to keep you aware of the Tulsa community and the progress of TOHR! As a reminder to organizations and entertainment venues, PLEASE send in those "Community Calendar" updates. Information is compiled into the calendars and directly mailed to over 400 households! Thanks again for your patience! NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICEI IF YOU WOULD LIKE WEEKLY UPDATES OF TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY EVENTS BY EMAIL, PLEASE LET US KNOVVYOUR ADDRESS! EMAIL US AT: tohrl0@hotmail.org COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE TO HOLD HOLIDAY CONCERT Tulsa’s own Council Oak Men’s Chorale will be performing their annual "Gifts of the Season" Holiday Concert December 8th and 9th at All Souls Unitarian Church. Fresh from a stellar performance in San Jose this past summer, the Chorale will once again wow Tulsa audiences with their talents. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased by calling 918.748.3888. All Souls Unitarian Church is located at ~2 S Peoria. munity Dinner," scheduled for the evening of MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2000. This unique Community gathering will take place at the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center, 2114 S Memorial, at 7:00 PM The entire Community is invited and encouraged to altend this annual year-ending event. TOHR and PFLAG will be providing the entrees, drinks, and tableware while you are asked to provide the trimmings. What you bring depends on who you are! Your last name determines the appropriate dish to bdng: I thru P: b#ng a salad ¯ Athru H: bdng a vegetable The entree, ddnks and table service will be provided. Q thru Z: bdng a dessert Please call the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center by Saturday, December 9, 2000 if you plan to attend - AND PLAN TO ATTEND - EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED AT THIS DINNER! Thank you to the nearly 70 people who attended "Tulsa--the Center of the Universe," TOHR’s Feast with Fdends dinner to benefit the Names Project Tulsa Area Chapter. Just like 1099, the day was filled with rain and then more rain. But the weather improved and provided a beautiful sunset as we gathered at the Center of the Universe (OK---close to it). TOHR is proud to have hosted a 2nd dinner in as many years to benefit the Names Project and TOHR was the organization to raise the most money - over $1,000 - providing much needed funds to bdng the Quilt to Tulsa. Thanks again - and plan on next year’s being inside. �lING IDAY SE HOLi ART, ANTIQUESi~ FiNE:Di~ING SHOWCASE R 10, 7:00 .. �DECEMBER 2000 COMMUNITY NEWS, PAGE 5 THE TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY 12/22, SATURDAY 12123, SUNDAY 12/24 & MONDAY 12/25 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLIDAYS! VOLUNTEER - TOHR IS COMPLETELY RUN BY VOLUNTEERS (THERE ARE NO PARTTIME OR FULL TIME PAID STAFF) TOHR OPERATES THROUGH TAXDEDUCTIBLE DONA’I IONS. IT’S A GREAT TIME OF YEAR TO DONATE TO TOHR!!! The voice of justice just got Iouded Sign me up, I want to help TOHR inthe fight for EQUALity. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP HOME PHONE E-MNL I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OR REJOIN TOHR EDUCATION LEVEL (student): $10.00 / year QUALITY LEVEL (individual): $25.00 / year UNITY LEVEL (household): $40.001 year ADVOCATE LEVEL (organization): $60.00 / year LEADERSHIP LEVEL (sustaining): $100.00 / year [] I WANT TO PLEDGE MONTHLY. monthly reminders for the Please send me amount of: $, [] I WANT TO MAKE A ONE TIME PLEDGE in the amount of: TULSA OKLAHOMANS [] I WANT TO VOLUNTEEI~ Please contact me ASAP so I can help in the fight for equality. There are numerous volunteer opportunities available for your participation. Come byforyour copy-all FREE! ¯ Community News oPOZ oThe Gayly oTulsa Family News oGay Parent oRipe METHOD OF PAYMENT CHECK ~SA MASTERCARD for HUMAN RIGHTS ACCOUNTNO. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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 [1999-2002] TOHR Community News https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f1b1cddf4c503aa1dc4cae2719505f13.pdf aaa00c46e5965ae5a68dae73e47be796 PDF Text Text ����� 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 [Collection] Oklahoma LGBT+ History Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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 Rollie Lynn Riggs (August 31, 1899 - June 30, 1954) was an American author, poet and playwright born on a farm near Claremore, Oklahoma. His mother was 1/8 Cherokee, and when he was two years old, his mother secured his Cherokee allotment for him. He moved to Shelter Island, New York after he started receiving a steady income when Green Grow The Lilacs was adapted into the landmark musical Oklahoma! (In 1943) James Fugate (pen name James Barr), author of several gay themed novels, plays, and articles was born in Oklahoma. It was while in Holyrood that the bulk of his literary output was produced including his groundbreaking novel Quatrefoil published in 1950. In the 1950s Fugate began a journalism career as the area feature writer for the Great Bend, Kansas, Tribune. In addition to Quatrefoil, Fugate also published the play Game of Fools (1955), and his second novel The Occasional Man (1966). Bruce Alonzo Goff (June 8, 1904 - August 4, 1982) was an American architect, distinguished by his organic, eclectic, and often flamboyant designs for houses and other buildings in Oklahoma. Goff accepted a teaching position with the School of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma in 1942. In 1955, Goff, who was homosexual, was accused of "endangering the morals of a minor", as homosexuality was not socially acceptable in Norman, Oklahoma in 1955. As a result of the unproven claims, he was forced to resign from his position at the University of Oklahoma. Anita Bryant was born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Bryant became Miss Oklahoma in 1958 and was a second runner-up in the 1959 Miss America beauty pageant at age 19, right after graduating from Tulsa's Will Rogers High School. In 1977, Dale County, Florida, passed an ordinance sponsored by Bryant's former friend Ruth Shack that prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Bryant led a highly publicized campaign to repeal the ordinance as the leader of a coalition named Save Our Children. The campaign was based on conservative Christian beliefs regarding the sinfulness of homosexuality. Phyllis Ann Lyon and Dorothy Louise Taliaferro "Del" Martin, are an American lesbian couple known as feminist and gay-rights activists. Phyllis Lyon was born on November 10, 1924 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, earned in 1946. During the 1940s, she worked as a reporter for the Chico Enterprise-Record, and during the 1950s, she worked as part of the editorial staff of two Seattle magazines. In 1955, Martin and Lyon and six other lesbian women formed the Daughters of Bilitis (DOB), the first national lesbian organization in the United States. On June 26, 2015 when the US Supreme Court ruled gay marriage legal Lyon age 90... laughed and laughed when told the news. "Well how about that?" she said. "For goodness' sakes." 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 [ND] LGBT People of Oklahoma Description An account of the resource An informational document about notable individuals within Oklahoma's queer history, 5 pages. The document discusses the lives of Phyllis Ann Lyon, Anita Bryant, Bruce Alonzo Goff, James Fugate, and Rollie Lynn Riggs. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ND Subject The topic of the resource LGBT People of Oklahoma Anita Bryant Bruce Alonzo Goff Bruce Goff Del Martin Dorothy Louise Taliaferro "Del" Martin Dorothy Louise Taliaferro Martin James Fugate LGBT history LGBT People of Oklahoma Lynn Riggs Phyllis Ann Lyon Rollie Lynn Riggs https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d45c583b12b2335200b1cadfaf673ea4.doc 8a0cd410701d32fc69e634c5bafe6fa7 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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 INTRODUCING THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDERED HISTORY PROJECT SPONSORED BY TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS JOIN US IN EXPLORING OUR GLBT HISTORY AS WE PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE IN NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA We Are Here. We have always been here. We Matter. TOHR GLBT History Project The GLBT History Project (the “History Project”) is a volunteer group of interested members of the Tulsa community who are committed to uncovering, preserving and presenting the rich contributions of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people within the state of Oklahoma, with a particular emphasis on Tulsa and the surrounding area. Why undertake this effort, which will include gathering and indexing documents, news stories, oral and video interviews and creating a permanent and accessible archive? How else can we understand the contributions, sacrifice, and dedication of our GLBT community and its many supporters? As we fight for a better society that more openly accepts its rich diversity and extends equal rights to all, the History Project will be an important source of knowledge and inspiration. Due to past discrimination, the contributions and sacrifices of GLBT persons around the world and through the ages have been overlooked and minimized. The History Project is proudly joining the struggle to document these issues and lay a firm foundation to addressing the wrongs of past discrimination and marginalization. One brief historical example. For the last four hundred years, millions of people have traveled to Rome to view Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel – one of the great achievements in Western culture. They accept as a historical fact that he was an Italian living in the sixteenth century; for Italians, his accomplishment is a source of national pride. Less well known, and less accepted, is the fact that he was a homosexual. The latter fact, like the former, does not intrinsically amplify or diminish the work itself. For gay people everywhere, however, his sexuality engenders a similar sense of pride. It says to us something akin to what it says to Italians: We are here. We have always been here. One of us did this. We matter. The GLBT community has been served by many outstanding individuals, gay and straight, each with their own history and perspective on where we have been and where we need to go. The lack of comprehensive documentation presents a critical problem in the formation of a truly balanced history of GLBT Oklahomans, their friends and family. It also demonstrates the need for permanent GLBT archives, repositories for the evidence that reveals how we live, work, play, love and die. In gathering this history, we have discovered men and women who struggled to lead whole lives and who fought to express themselves as active, creative and loving human beings and Oklahomans. It is with pleasure that we will tell their stories. Additional Background: The History Project was launched by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights in 2002. To date, it has received funding from TOHR, the GLBT Project at All Souls Unitarian Church of Tulsa, and many individuals. It will continue to operate under the direction of the Board of Directors of TOHR. The gathered materials will be made available to interested persons at the Project’s Office or the TOHR Community Center. Certain information will be provided for use by TOHR in its newsletter and other communications. Historical excerpts will also be regularly posted to the Project’s Web site. The Project will provide speakers and materials to share the Project’s information with interested organizations. Upon the completion of TOHR’s new Community Center, the Project will maintain a permanent office and display space which will enhance the availability of its archives and the ability to continue its work. In conjunction with TOHR, the Project will sponsor a Fall Speaker’s Bureau. This event will be an opportunity to seek financial support for the Project while at the same time bring to the Tulsa area a notable individual who can add to our understanding of the GLBT community at-large. Your Participation: Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to participate with us in capturing the rich history of the GLBT community in the Tulsa area. You can do so by: Volunteering – we need people to conduct interviews, organize data, digitize material, prepare typewritten transcripts, and speak to interested groups about the Project. Contributing Material – You may have material that can be archived or copied and added to the Project’s information. You may also know of individuals or organizations that can contribute material or should be interviewed as part of our efforts. Please contact us about such contributions. Financial Support – The Project relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and foundations to carry out its important work. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation. Contact Us: Please reach us by mail, telephone or email. Mail: TOHR Attn: GLBT History Project P.O. Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 Phone: 918-743-4297 Email: history@tohr.org Website: www.tohr.org 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 [2003] GLBT History Project Brochure Subject The topic of the resource 2003 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered History Project Brochure Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 2003 Description An account of the resource Brochure for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) History Project sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), describing the project's goals and plans for contribution. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) 2003 ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH GLBT History Project TOHR TOHR GLBT HISTORY PROJECT Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b7ea3e563d6558c1fb7ab1bde8a43d3f.doc 9b53f798ad06e734322146295246924e https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d598d936aa073c45b6903fd431cd11b6.pdf c05471f84aae92c94822824821520f1d PDF Text Text JUNE 13, 2003 DENNIS NEILL REMARKS AT GALA ISN’T IT GREAT TO HAVE AMBASSADOR HORMEL AND HIS PARTNER IN TULSA TONIGHT? SPECIAL LEADERS IN THE ALL IMPORTANT FIGHT FOR THE GLBT COMMUNITY. IN TULSA, WE HAVE ALSO BEEN BLESSED WITH COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE VOLUTEERED THEIR TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR SERVICES TO THE GLBT COMMUNITY – PROVIDING EDUCATION, OUTREACH , ADVOCACY. FOR 23 YEARS, TOHR HAS BEEN AN IMPORTANT ANCHOR IN THAT EFFORT – BUT AN ANCHOR THAT IS ONLY AS STRONG AS ITS CHAIN – OF FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS. TONIGHT, YOU REPRESENT A LARGE PART OF THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE ENSURED THAT TOHR CONTINUE TO GROW AND EVOLVE OVER THESE 23 YEARS. BRENT AND SUE HAVE HIGHTLIGHTED THE PROGRAMS OF TOHR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. WHAT I WISH TO CONVEY IS THE IMPORTANCE OF TOHR AND ITS PROGRAMS BEING AT THE CORE OF YOUR GIVING – OF TIME AND MONEY. THERE ARE MANY WORTHWHILE CAUSES IN OUR CITY, IN OUR STATE, IN OUR NATION, AND AROUND THE GLOBE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT THOSE EFFORTS THAT WE CAN. BUT A FEW CAUSES WE CAN MAKE THE CORE OF OUR GIVING, AND REALLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THOSE CAUSES. WHEN WE REFLECT IN THE FUTURE ON HOW EACH OF US USED OUR RESOURCES, I BELIEVE THOSE OF US WHO HAVE �MADE TOHR A CORE OF OUR GIVING WILL BE PROUD OF WHAT WE HAVE DONE. BY BEING HERE TONIGHT, YOU ARE IN ALL LIKLIHOOD A CONTIRIBUTOR TO TOHR’S BUDGET. IF TOHR CAN BE IN THE CORE OF YOUR CHARITABLE DONATIONS, WE WILL TAKE THE ORGANIZATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT THAT WE EXPAND THIS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS AND SUPPPORTERS WITHIN THE GLBT AND STRAIGHT COMMUNITY. SO ASK YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR THEIR HELP. VOLUNTEER MORE OF YOUR TIME AND MONEY. BE POSITIVE ABOUT OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE YEARS . PARTICIPATE IN THE CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY OF SERVING TULSA’S GLBT COMMUNITY TODAY AND TOMORROW. WE WILL BE PROUD OF WHAT WE DID TO MOVE TOHR AND WHAT IT REPRESENTS FORWARD – TOGETHER. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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 <p><strong>JUNE 13, 2003</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>DENNIS NEILL REMARKS AT GALA</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>ISN’T IT GREAT TO HAVE AMBASSADOR HORMEL AND HIS PARTNER IN TULSA TONIGHT?</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>SPECIAL LEADERS IN THE ALL IMPORTANT FIGHT FOR THE GLBT COMMUNITY.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>IN TULSA, WE HAVE ALSO BEEN BLESSED WITH COMMITTED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE VOLUTEERED THEIR TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR SERVICES TO THE GLBT COMMUNITY – PROVIDING EDUCATION, OUTREACH , ADVOCACY.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>FOR 23 YEARS, TOHR HAS BEEN AN IMPORTANT ANCHOR IN THAT EFFORT – BUT AN ANCHOR THAT IS ONLY AS STRONG AS ITS CHAIN – OF FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>TONIGHT, YOU REPRESENT A LARGE PART OF THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE ENSURED THAT TOHR CONTINUE TO GROW AND EVOLVE OVER THESE 23 YEARS.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>BRENT AND SUE HAVE HIGHTLIGHTED THE PROGRAMS OF TOHR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.</strong></p> <p><strong>WHAT I WISH TO CONVEY IS THE IMPORTANCE OF TOHR AND ITS PROGRAMS BEING AT THE CORE OF YOUR GIVING – OF TIME AND MONEY.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>THERE ARE MANY WORTHWHILE CAUSES IN OUR CITY, IN OUR STATE, IN OUR NATION, AND AROUND THE GLOBE.  IT IS IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT THOSE EFFORTS THAT WE CAN.  </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>BUT A FEW CAUSES WE CAN MAKE THE CORE OF OUR GIVING, AND REALLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THOSE CAUSES.  WHEN WE REFLECT IN THE FUTURE ON HOW EACH OF US USED OUR RESOURCES, I BELIEVE THOSE OF US WHO HAVE MADE TOHR A CORE OF OUR GIVING WILL BE PROUD OF WHAT WE HAVE DONE.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>BY BEING HERE TONIGHT, YOU ARE IN ALL LIKLIHOOD A CONTIRIBUTOR TO TOHR’S BUDGET.  IF TOHR CAN BE IN THE CORE OF YOUR CHARITABLE DONATIONS, WE WILL TAKE THE ORGANIZATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT THAT WE EXPAND THIS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS AND SUPPPORTERS WITHIN THE GLBT AND STRAIGHT COMMUNITY.  SO ASK YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR THEIR HELP.  VOLUNTEER MORE OF YOUR TIME AND MONEY.  </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>BE POSITIVE ABOUT OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE YEARS .  PARTICIPATE IN THE CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY OF SERVING TULSA’S GLBT COMMUNITY TODAY AND TOMORROW.  WE WILL BE PROUD OF WHAT WE DID TO MOVE TOHR AND WHAT IT REPRESENTS FORWARD – TOGETHER.</strong></p> 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 [2003] Dennis Neill Remarks at Gala Description An account of the resource 2 pages of a transcript of Dennis Neill's remarks at Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights' (TOHR) annual gala in 2003. Includes mentions of United State Ambassador James Hormel's presence and the importance of community contribution to the center. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 13, 2003 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dennis Neill Subject The topic of the resource Dennis Neill's Remarks at 2003 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Gala 2003 2003 Gala Ambassador Hormel Ambassador James Hormel Dennis Neill Dennis R. 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Title A name given to the resource [ND] TOHR Logo Subject The topic of the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Logo Description An account of the resource An image of a graphic icon designed for usage by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). advertising graphic graphics icon icons logo Logos TOHR Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/64c9115edacd208f9db576c5c63199d3.mp4 3918179526aad18a34e98c6397b36510 Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. 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] Diversity Gala and Pride Video Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 2002 Diversity Diversity Gala gala Pride video https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e53f1f3f9249cc8be593399abb7b6ec0.jpg 3c721ea48ab504592032a22673d7c5ea 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 [2004] "Vote No" Sign Subject The topic of the resource 2004 "Vote No" Sign Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 Description An account of the resource A sign that reads "Vote No. Don't Legalize Discrimination". Above the slogan is the number 711 crossed out in red, referring to Oklahoma's State Question 711 that would specify marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman. 2004 amendment against same sex marriage anti marriage amendment Gay marriage gay marriage ban gay marriage in Oklahoma LGBT marriage marriage amendment marriage equality same sex marriage same sex marriage in Oklahoma same sex marriage repeal same-sex marriage State Question 711 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/69deb4a37fe53889a9fd282376483ef9.jpg adb066b065cd7e97d03c60c1639f721a 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 [2010] Tulsa Pride "Pride Guide" Description An account of the resource The cover of a printed guide for Tulsa Pride 2010 with the caption "Celebrating 30 Years". Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 5, 2010 Subject The topic of the resource 2010 Tulsa Pride "Pride Guide" 2010 2010 Tulsa Pride booklet Centennial Park Pride Pride 2010 pride festival Pride Guide Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2010 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f58c60f4429918caffc1ff3b4a835a0a.jpg 91de9045959e2dbfae5fb6ab8b1d8cd8 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 [2000] Tulsa Diversity Celebration Program: Humanity Unites for Human Rights Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 2 - 10, 2000 Subject The topic of the resource 2000 Tulsa Diversity Celebration Program: Humanity Unites for Human Rights Description An account of the resource The cover of a brochure for the 2000 Humanity Unites for Human Rights Tulsa Diversity Celebration taking place June 2 - 10, 2000. 2000 brochure Diversity celebration Diversity Celebration 2000 Human Rights Celebration Humanity Unites for Human Rights pride festival Tulsa Human Rights Celebration Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2000 Tulsa Pride Events https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ba1f7b8f61702dc7c8c84a2b535505db.jpg a4e612aeb03786db4b0edd4bc2f7ab84 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Project Materials Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 3 - Oral Histories Project Materials<br />Box 7, Folder 4 - OSU Materials<br />Box 7, Folder 5 - Strategic Planning &amp; Leadership<br />Box 7, Folder 6 - Project Notes<br />Items Not in Folders<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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 <h3 style="text-align:center;">Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights</h3> <p></p> <h3 style="text-align:center;">GLBT History Project</h3> <p></p> <h3 style="text-align:center;">Deed of Gift Form</h3> <p></p> <p>(a) I, ____________________________, hereby give to Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights for scholarly, educational and general use the recordings of interview(s) conducted with me on _______________, and I grant to Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights all of the rights I possess in those recordings, including all intellectual property rights.</p> <p></p> <p>I understand that Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights grants me a nonexclusive license to make and to authorize others to make any use of the content of those recordings, and that Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights will, at my request, make available a copy of those recordings for such use.</p> <p></p> <p>(b) If I wish to remain anonymous in any interview transcript or reference to any information contained in this interview, I will specify this restriction in paragraph (c) below.</p> <p></p> <p>(c) The foregoing gift and grant of rights is subject to the following restrictions:</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p>This agreement may be revised or amended by mutual consent of the parties undersigned.</p> <p></p> <p>Accepted by:</p> <p></p> <p>________________________________________ Date __________________<br />Interviewer, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights</p> <p></p> <p>________________________________________ Date __________________<br />Interviewee signature</p> <p></p> <p>_________________________________________________________________<br />Interviewee address and telephone number</p> <p></p> 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 [2019] Deed of Gift Form Description An account of the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights GLBT History Project Deed of Gift Form Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 9, 2019 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/bcf0edcc3b208beee7109593ffc93585.doc bbcce0220ba472ffbefd7f50b18a3ec9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Project Materials Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 3 - Oral Histories Project Materials<br />Box 7, Folder 4 - OSU Materials<br />Box 7, Folder 5 - Strategic Planning &amp; Leadership<br />Box 7, Folder 6 - Project Notes<br />Items Not in Folders<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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 <p>#__-____<br />City ______________________________________<br />State, County _______________________________<br />Date ______________________________________</p> <h3>Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights</h3> <h3>GLBT History Project<br />Informed Consent</h3> <ol> <li>I hereby agree to participate in an interview in connection with the oral history project known as _____________________________________. I understand that I will be asked about _____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________.</li> <li>The interview will be videotaped and/or audio-taped. In the interview I may be identified by name, subject to my consent. I may also be identified by name in any transcript (whether verbatim or edited) of such interview, subject to my consent. If I choose to remain anonymous, I know that the tape(s) of my interview will be closed to use, and my name will not appear in the transcript or reference to any material contained in the interview. I know that in the case of choosing to remain anonymous, my interview will only be identified by an internal GLBT History Project tracking number.</li> <li>I understand that the interview will take approximately _____ hours and that I can withdraw from the project without prejudice prior to the execution and delivery of a deed of gift, a form of which is attached hereto. In the event that I withdraw from the interview, any tape made of the interview will be either given to me or destroyed, and no transcript will be made of the interview. I understand that a photograph of me will be taken or borrowed for duplication, and that if I withdraw from the project, the photograph will be given to me.</li> <li>Subject to the provisions of paragraph five below, I understand that, upon completion of the interview, the tape and content of the interview belong to Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, and that the information in the interview can be used by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights in any manner it will determine, subject only to the limitations listed below.</li> <li>Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights agrees that: (i) it will not use or exercise any of its rights to the information in the interview prior to the signing of the deed of gift; (ii) the deed of gift will be submitted to me for my signature at completion of the interview; and (iii) restrictions on the use of the interview can be placed in the deed of gift and will be accepted as amending Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Right's rights to the content of the interview. I understand that I have the right to review the tape or transcript of the interview before I sign the deed of gift.</li> <li>Any restrictions as to use of portions of the interview indicated by me will be edited out of the final copy of the transcript.</li> <li>I understand that at the conclusion of this project and upon signing the deed of gift, the tape, photograph, and one copy of the transcript will be kept in the possession of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights and its Archive.</li> <li>If I have questions about the research project or procedures, I know I can contact _________________________________ at the GLBT History Project, TOHR, P.O. Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101, (918) 743-4297 or via e-mail at history@tohr.org.</li> </ol> <p>If I feel I have not been treated according to the descriptions in this form, or that my rights as a participant in research have been violated during the course of this project, I know I can contact the President of the Board of Directors of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101, (918) 743-4297 or by e-mail at bortolani@tohr.org.</p> <p>____ I agree to be identified by name in any transcript or reference to any information contained in this interview.</p> <p>____ I wish to remain anonymous in any transcript or reference to any information contained in this interview. I wish to have the tape(s) containing my interview closed to use. I wish to have my transcript only identified by an internal GLBT History Project  tracking number.</p> <p>____ I wish to have the following limitations placed on the use of my interview:</p> <p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p>Interviewer signature_____________________________________</p> <p>Interviewee signature_____________________________________</p> <p>Address _____________________________________</p> <p>  _____________________________________</p> <p>  _____________________________________</p> <p>Phone number _____________________________________</p> <p>Consent Date __/__/__</p> 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 [ND] Oral Histories Project Interview Informed Consent Form Description An account of the resource GLBT History Project informed consent form for Oral History Project interviews. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ND https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/623d823e7456675b7b6d9579a0e8ac54.doc 278cc0183787d923852479080100c03e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Project Materials Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 3 - Oral Histories Project Materials<br />Box 7, Folder 4 - OSU Materials<br />Box 7, Folder 5 - Strategic Planning &amp; Leadership<br />Box 7, Folder 6 - Project Notes<br />Items Not in Folders<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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 <h1>INTERVIEW QUESTIONS – TULSA GLBT HISTORY PROJECT</h1> <p>Revised September 11, 2005</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Basic Biography</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Where/when were you born?</p> <p> </p> <p>What is your ethnic background?</p> <p> </p> <p>Family background? Education?</p> <p> </p> <p>How long have you lived in Tulsa? What brought you here?</p> <p> </p> <p>Occupations? Out at work?</p> <p> </p> <p>Marriage? Children?</p> <p> </p> <p>Long-term GLBT relationships?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sexual Identity</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Would you classify yourself as homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual for most of your adult life?</p> <p> </p> <p>If homosexual/bisexual, how long have you been “out”?   When did you have your first homosexual experience?</p> <p> </p> <p>What was your first visit to a gay-related place or event like? What did you expect?</p> <p> </p> <p>Did your sexual preference create problems for you or between you and your family?   Employment issues?   Neighborhood issues?</p> <p> </p> <p>Did/do you have a strong network of gay friends and/or acquaintances?</p> <p> </p> <p>How did these relationships develop?   When/how did you realize that there were others that shared your sexual preference?</p> <p> </p> <p>How visible were you and your friends in the community?   Did you ever encounter prejudice on the part of the police, government officials, etc.?   What kind of relationships did you and your fiends have with the police, religious authorities, district attorneys, etc.?</p> <p> </p> <p>What were the limits of “acceptable” public behavior and how were the norms enforced?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Community </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>How did one know if somebody was homosexual in the 1920s/1930s/1940s/1950s in Tulsa?  </p> <p> </p> <p>Were there any distinctive attitudes, fashions, language, or occupations that seemed to resonate with your homosexual friends than other groups?</p> <p> </p> <p>Social taboos? No-nos?</p> <p> </p> <p>Ways of finding each other?</p> <p> </p> <p>How did you keep in touch with current events relating to your homosexuality?  Any underground newspapers or newsletters?</p> <p> </p> <p>Where did you and your friends hang out?   Any particular establishments, neighborhoods, parks, homes, or other places that were popular?</p> <p> </p> <p>“Rules” for how to act around GLBT people, around straight people? In public? Private?</p> <p> </p> <p>Role models and/or inspirations within the community? Famous people? Cultural icons?</p> <p> </p> <p>Stories from elders – did you recall stories you heard from older GLBT people about their experiences?</p> <p> </p> <p>Did elders give you any advice?</p> <p> </p> <p>What about bars and honkey-tonks?   Any of them exclusively cater to gay/bisexual men/women?   If so, where were they located and what were they called?</p> <p> </p> <p>Were there ever any galas, socials, or “drag balls” in the Tulsa area that you heard about or attended?  Explain…</p> <p> </p> <p>Any pictures or memorabilia you might like to share?</p> <p> </p> <p>What impact did events like WWI, WWII, the Great Depression, or the tumultuous 1950s have on your lifestyle, friendships, socializing patterns, etc.   Any discernible turning points in the acceptance/mortification of homosexuality that you can remember?</p> <ol> <li>What was your military experience like? Stats?</li> <li>Were you “out”? Others?</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p>Were you or anyone you knew ever involuntarily committed because of your sexuality?</p> <p> </p> <p>Substance abuse?</p> <p> </p> <p>Describe any distinctive examples of prejudice or violence you encountered in Tulsa that stemmed from your sexual preference?</p> <p> </p> <p>Terms – what did you call yourselves? Gay? Queer? Butch/Femme?</p> <p> </p> <p>Humor – what things made you laugh? GLBT-specific humor? Pranks? In-jokes?</p> <p> </p> <p>Were butch-femme roles pervasive? Personal experiences? When/what?</p> <p> </p> <p>“Passing” by butch women? Violence? How strict were roles adhered to, enforced?</p> <p> </p> <p>Interactions between gay men and women? Positive?</p> <p> </p> <p>Was Tulsa any less tolerant of homosexuality than other places you lived/visited?  </p> <p> </p> <p>Was it easier being gay then than it is now?   Explain…</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Race/Ethnicity</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Personal background? Impact?</p> <p> </p> <p>Recollections of white/black interaction within GLBT community?</p> <p> </p> <p>Segregation?</p> <p> </p> <p>How do you account for white/black split in GLBT community now?</p> <p> </p> <p>Black GLBT life? Memories to share? Contacts?</p> <p> </p> <p>Ethnic/Race-specific bars, organizations?</p> <p> </p> <p>Interracial relationships? Yours? Others’? Attitudes toward?</p> <p> </p> <p>Your or other GLBT people’s involvement in the civil rights movement?</p> <p> </p> <p>Racial prejudice within GLBT community?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Religion/Spirituality</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>What is your religious background? Did it affect your attitude toward your sexual identity? If so, how?</p> <p> </p> <p>Changes in your religious beliefs after coming out? If so, why? What?</p> <p> </p> <p>Membership in any GLBT religious organizations, churches? Experiences?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sex</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Let’s talk about sex---where did gay/bisexual men in Tulsa go if they wanted to have a sexual experience?</p> <p> </p> <p>Was it easy to have a sexual encounter in Tulsa?   Were the police or community groups ever problematic in allowing these to occur?</p> <p> </p> <p>What are some of the most notorious or memorable sexual encounters you have personally had in Tulsa?</p> <p> </p> <p>Slang?</p> <p> </p> <p>Monogamy? Casual sex?</p> <p> </p> <p>AIDS? When did you first learn? Alter your behavior? Community’s response? Personal stories?</p> <p> </p> <p>Was there ever any homosexual-heterosexual contact of which you remember?   How were the “straight” men viewed by the community?   Any prejudice or negative ramifications?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Impersonation</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>What do you know about the history of female impersonation in Tulsa?</p> <p> </p> <p>When did you first dress in drag?</p> <p> </p> <p>What led you to do this?   Anybody “lead” you to it, or did it just occur naturally?</p> <p> </p> <p>Where would one go in the 1940s/1950s/1960s to do shows?   Any notorious drag bars/clubs?   Private parties?</p> <p> </p> <p>Were they high profile affairs?   High profile people?</p> <p> </p> <p>Did drag assume a large role in the gay community---was it a central aspect of socialization, a humorous escapade, a means to make a living?   Explain.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Leather/S/M</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Experiences? Events? Bars?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Bars </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>How many bars have you owned?  Names, dates, etc.</p> <p> </p> <p>Were they always “gay,” or did you cultivate mixed crowds?</p> <p> </p> <p>Lucrative business?</p> <p> </p> <p>Did you face a lot of community pressure, police pressure, familial pressure in regard to starting/running a bar?</p> <p> </p> <p>Which bars did you attend? Police harassment? Atmosphere?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Activism</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>What were the political values you grew up with?</p> <p> </p> <p>Have they changed since then? How and why?</p> <p> </p> <p>Active in social movements? Civil Rights? Anti-war? Women’s?</p> <p> </p> <p>Were you ever politically active with GLBT issues? If so, what groups? Activities? Members?</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Summing up</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Other topics you want to cover?</p> <p> </p> <p>Significant changes? Advice to others?</p> 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 [2005] History Project Interview Questions Description An account of the resource A list of questions for Oral Histories Project interviews. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 11, 2005