7 20 643 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/904480a3d8e47306a5f86647726b6749.docx e253a74baa0eb624bb3f93c77ac53ba2 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 Dennis Neill 3019 S. Boston Ct. Tulsa, OK 74114 918.808.1010 <a href="mailto:dneill@cox.net">dneill@cox.net</a> June 15, 2010 Mr. Bill Christiansen City Councilor, District 8 One Technology Center 175 E. 2nd Street Tulsa, OK 74103 Dear Councilor Christiansen: I understand that the City Council’s June 17, 2010 agenda will include a discussion of including sexual orientation in the city’s non-discrimination ordinance. I hope you will do the right thing for the City and its citizens and vote to accept the recommendation from the Tulsa Human Rights Commission. This inclusive step has been analyzed and discussed within the City since 1978 and was first recommended by the Tulsa Human Rights Commission in 1995. It is time for the City of Tulsa to make this affirmative and positive step and join hundreds of sister cities in moving diversity forward. By doing so, it will be a momentous day and one I can cherish as a resident of the City since 1977. Thank you for your favorable consideration. Sincerely, Dennis Neill 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] Letter to City Councilors on Non-Discrimination Ordinance Description An account of the resource Letter written by Dennis Neill to Bill Christiansen, City Councilor, District 8, regarding the city's non-discrimination ordinance. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 15, 2010 Subject The topic of the resource 2010 Dennis Neill Letter to City Councilor Bill Christiansen on Non-Discrimination Ordinance Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dennis Neill 2010 Bill Christiansen City Councilor City Councilor Bill Christiansen Dennis Neill Dennis R Neill District 8 non-discrimination policies 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 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. 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. 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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/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 Physical Media: Digital Media: 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. 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Saturday, February 26 @ 10:00 AM Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E 41st Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Flyer 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] Come to the Center for Volunteer Training Subject The topic of the resource Come to the Center Feb 26, 2005 for Pride Parade and Festival Volunteer Training Description An account of the resource Flyer advertising the need for volunteers for the 2005 pride parade and festival. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa GLBT Community Center Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Tulsa GLBT Community Center Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tulsa GLBT Community Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 26, 2005 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flyer, advertisement Language A language of the resource English Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource OpenArms Youth Project, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) 2005 GLBT Community Center Open Arms Project Open Arms Youth Project Open Arms Youth Project (OYP) OpenArms Openarms Youth Project Openarms Youth Project (OYP) OYP Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) PFLAG Pride 2005 pride festival pride Parade Pride Parade and festival TOHR Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/920992b0342f7571efecae96244f1a5f.gif f380104af572abdce0fd5dd84ff019e8 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Logo 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 [2002-2006] TOHR 25th Anniversary Logo Subject The topic of the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights 25th Anniversary Logo Description An account of the resource A stylized logo for Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) with the caption "25 Years TOHR". 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Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Logo 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 [2006] TOHR Torch Logo Subject The topic of the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Logo for Torch Publication Description An account of the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Logo for their Torch publication. The image shows the TOHR logo with a rainbow flag graphic above it. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Language A language of the resource English 2006 logo TOHR TOHR logo TOHR Torch Torch Torch Logo Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights logo https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/631f709a41380ec2a6c192302cf48595.pdf 67d876921a3186405ea6fb57378dcbab PDF Text Text 2004 tulsa oMahomans for human rights TOHR’s Year End Fundrais ng Campaign Mark Bomley October marked the start of a new fiscal year for TOHR. We need your financial support to enter what will be a ~nost significant 3ear for the gay. lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. 220 Attend Vigil; Hundreds More the Streets Sometimes hate gives Tulsa a black ey~ This time we gave it back. l~libhaei Christopher, Executive Direc~or It didn’t take long after Oklahoma’s resounding defeat of GLBT marriage rights on November 2 for the hatemongers to start dancing in the streets. The GLBT Info Line rang steadily with news of people upset alter the election, some feeling afraid to go to work, some-having their cars chased; and at least otie beaten up-a woman attacked by a lesbian-hating neighbor. While dealing with all that, we got the news that FredPhelps’ group, Westboro Baptist Church, was coming back to town on SundazNovember 7 and Monday November 8, this time to picket churches that they believed didn’t do not show enough hatred toward GLBT people, and Charles Page High School in Sand Springs for not shoWing enough hatred toward its gay students. Fred Phelps’ batfie cry, "God hates fags," would be heard ~once again in the Tulsa area. I started calling our friends on the Say No ¯To Hate Coalition and members of our advocacy committee to see what could be done in response. When we told Nancy Eggen o£United Campus Ministries, she suggested a Sunday evening vigil. She swiftly organized a beautiful vigil service, and TOHR set about getting the word out. Thousands ofemails and phone calls later, the Center hosted its largest attendance ever. If you missed the vigil, you also missed a great homecoming. (And ifyou 7l send me your email address 1won ’t let you miss the next one]) People who hadn’t seen each other for years, new friends from Native American and African American communities, TOHR members of years past, and many of the new friends we (continued on p. 9) In the short period of six months since moving into our new Center and lfiring an Executiv-e Director. TOHR has substantially increased its service to the GLBT co~mnunitv. The number of calls received on the GLBT Info Line grew 300%. The number of meetings held at the Tulsa GLBT Conununitv Center doubled. Our-cooperative work with allied organizations has growu dramatically--we have_ presented the daylong Questions on Mam’i~q_e: A Con./~rence on Marriage Equalio,. hosted a month-long residency of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force. worked with PFLAG and others to present two candidate forum events and a panel discussion on the legal implications of the Oklahoma antigay marriage amendment, coordinated the Tulsa GLBT History Project Lecture. and participated in the Say No To Hate Coalition and its hate speech task force. (contimted on p. 3) �publ~hed by PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-743-4297 The Holidays Present Special Challenges" Every year at this time my partner and I have our annual ’"What are we going to do for the holidays?" discussion. This year, we are skipping Thanksgiving and Christmas with the family. For us, holidays are our choice. I know that for many, holidays become a time of angst because their family takes the position that we can come but only if our partner does not. Each of us has to make our own choices when faced with families who feel this way. Our ~a~ailies are in effect saying, "choose us or choose your partner." For some, this position is an absolute and will rarely change; for others it is only a test to see how "committed" we are to "being gay" or to our partners. What we should remember is that it is okay to make whatever choices we want. Whether we want to go be with our families or not is our decision and there is no reason we should feel any shame or guilt. After the events of this past year, some of us will fmd comfort in being with family; for others our families can be toxic. If your family is one that is not supportive, you should have an exit strategy. Don’t ride with others who may not want to leave when you do. IGaow when you are getting angry or depressed. If traveling long distances, make a hotel reservation for each night even if you have to cancel it. Once when visiting my sister at her invitation, my partner and I arrived only to be told that we had to sleep in different rooms. Be explicit with the ground rules before you arrive. Don’t leave things to chance. Even if you have had prior good experiences with family, be prepared this year for those family members who have been less supportive to be more vocal. Don’t expect them to be more difficult, just be prepared for how you are going to react. A New Year’s Resolution That Does Everyone Good O.ne of .the.most important New year’s Resolutions that I ever made was to be out in every aspect of my life. After the vote in Oklahoma this year, it is important to me to let as many of the three-out-of-four Oklahomans who voted for State Question 711 know that I am still here, still gay, and still deserving of equal relationship rights. For me, this will likely manifest itself in more LGBT t-shirts, buttons, etc. While Wild Oats may be a relatively safe place to stock up, I expect that I will also do some shopping at Walmart and Homeland. I urge all of us to be out in 2005. Come by the Center and get stickers for your cars, jewelry items, flags and windsocks to decorate your front porch. Let 2005 be the year that we let our PRIDE shine. \ President, TOHR email: commun[ty@tohr.or~ Office location Tulsa GLBT Conununity Center 5545 East 41st Street Tulsa. OK 74135 TOHR Board of Directors Executive Board President--Mark Bonney 1st Vice President--Dr. Laura Belmonte 2nd~/ice President--Libby Bender Secretary--Mike Williams Treasurer--Dwight Kealiher Assistant Treasurer---John Madigan Governing Board Director, Gender Outreach--Troy Nicholas Director, Board Development--Ken Youngblood Director, Fundraising--Dennis Neill Director, Programs & Facilities--Ken Youngblood Directors at Lar,qe Andrew Carter Kelly Carter Steve Eberle Janet Gearin Richard Hurtig Shelly Ledford Anita Randza Mike Redman Devon Rutherford Kaye Smith Novia Stice Executive Director Michael Christopher TOHR’s Capital Campaiqn The Pyramid Project pyramidproject.org ff~e Pyramid Pro~ Chair Sue Welch Committee Memhors Mark Bonney, Marc Frieden, Michelle Hoffman, David Hoot, Shelly Ledford, Cathe~!n Mason, Marcy Smith and Tim Williams. TOHR is a 501(c)3 ~ganization of~ratod Ihro~h donations and non-p.~ voluntenm. Cen~bu~on~ are t;~x-deductible ~o the fullest extent of current U~ Sta~ of Arne~a tax isw~ The Torch, a publicalion of Tulsa Oklahomans fo~ Human Rights, Inc. is John D. Cutrlght, MSW, LCSW Counselor &Psychotherapist’ 4870 S. Lewis Avenue, Suite 190 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-284-0123 Children + Adolescents + Adult + Couples x~tished bimanlHy wilh an estimated annual readership of 10,000. Subscription rates are paid contributing member dues of Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Th~ Torch is protected by copyright and may not be repreduced in whale or part except by permission obt~ncd by co~acling TOHR ~reclly. Cre~t must be given to TOHR. The views of Ihe To~ch are expres~:l in editorials only. Views expreesed in lettars to Ihe edtor and other submtsdons are those of the au~or and do not nec~sorily r~ect Ihese of the board of drectors, centrib~ng members or e~tors ar leadorship of TOHR. The Torch reserves ~he right to e~t or reject any mate~t subrnilted f~r public.on. The Torch end/or TOHR is not respansit~e for damages due to typographical e~rors. Advertisaments designed and created for publisaf~an in the Torch rennin the property of TOHR. The Torch and/or TOHR cannot be respansit~e f~ d~ms by Copyright 2004, TOHR. �Fund-Raising Campaign ~.,f~vm p. 1) During the same period we presemed the mmual Diversity Celebration. expanded support group progra~mning, established the Tulsa Rainbow Business Organization (TURBO). increased Center attendance for social events, conducted a major upgrade of our computer systems, and launched the TOHR eNEWS email newsletter to rave reviews. And. with PFLAG and Tulsa Reaches Out. we sponsored a scientific study to assess the needs of the Tulsa GLBT Co~mnunity right now. It feels like we’ve done a year’s work in just a few months, but that’s exacth- the pace we need to lnaintain to take advantage of this umque moment in our history. The debate around marriage mad the overturning of all remaining sodomy laws is bringing unpredictable attention--and opportuniU, ha light of and despite recent electoral backlash, hate crimes legislatioh, employment nondiscri~nination policies. the needs of our co~mnunitv have becoine both more critically i~nportant mad more attainable. The 20-member TOHR Board of Directors and thirty dedicated volunteers of the Tulsa GLBT Coimnunitv Center ask you to consider a substantial co~mnitment of dollars in the upcoming ?ear. The momentum of this thne must be continualhfed ~{,ith effort, passion mad funds so that we will not miss this rare opportunity to advance our rights. In six months, the number of new people who have entered the fight is more than equal to the whole movement of a year ago. and TOHR is your contact with that force, y-our legs m the race. To move our community and organization forward in 2005. we are asking our contributors to consider raising their level of support this ?’ear. Please send in the donation form available in this newsletter. We are deeply grateful for your help! Estimated Revenues Oct 1.2004 - Sept 30 2005 - $160,000 Othe= M emberships, Benefits, 4% 3% Grants, 19% Di,,~rsity Ce~ebratto n, 40% Donations & Pledg e~, 30% ., Estimated Expenses p ro grams Oct&1 2004 - Seot 30 2005 - $160,000 Other, 5%. M arketing, 14% VCages & Benefits, 29% Facilities & Offic 28% Diversity Celebratio n, 24% Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Certified Public Accountant "For AII Your Accounting Needs" Gay men and lesbians face many special situations, whether single or as couples. We are proud to serve this community. 4815 South Harvard, Suite 424 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135-3066 918.747.5466 �GARRETT LAW OFFICE, RC. TOHR Board members and officers at November annual Board retreat, All Souls Unitarian Church, led by Tulsa facilitator Barbara Bannon. Easy as Pie! Holiday Shop Online and Help the Pyramid Project Sue Welch With the Holidays upon us, The Pyramid Project wants you to shop till you drop! You’ve helped raise just over $300,000 in pledges and donations to purchase a permanent site for the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. We want to help you do even more good and it not hurt a bit. Shop online through the iGive secure network of over 550 brand name stores and give to the Pyramid Project without it costing you a penny! .In addition, if you join iGive through the How to Donate page of the Pyramid Project website, PyramidProject.org, and make a purchase within 30 days, the Pyramid Project receives an EXTRA $5.00 at NO cost to you. Here’s how it all works: iGive Members are the folks doing the shopping. Members accrue money by shopping via iGive and iGive works on the behalf of each member to direct a percentage of that member’s purchases to the Pyramid Project--that’s up to 26% of each purchase at NO cost to you! When supporters use thejoinLink on the Pyramid Project website, Pyramid Project is automatically pre-selected to benefi!! Every single supporter’s online shopping at over 550 popular stores means a donation for TOHR’s Pyramid Project! Remember, each new person who joins and shops within 30 days means a $5~0 bonus for TOHR’s Pyramid Project, so do it now! Use your Join link at PyramidProject.org. Garrett Law Office, P.C. ,is an association of lawyers with one common goal: to serve the public interest by representing injured persons or persons with property damage who are susceptible to possible unfair treatment by insurance companies. Our practice areas are: INSURANCE DISPUTES PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH JOB-RELATED INJURIES SOC~L SECURITY DISABILITY PRODUCT LIABILITY SECURITIES FRAUD BANKRI~TCY Call our office for a free consultation before you commit to signing a release which could compromise the value of your claim and your legal rights. 1-888-GARRETT HOUSE FOR RENT in one of Tulsa’s few "blue precincts," In Tulsa: $700 per month in historic Yorktown, St. John’s hospital 622-9292 area. Two bedrooms and one bath, a large kitchen, generous living room, separate dining room and glassed in back porch. Amenities include central air, washer, dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator! Leave a message for Ralph at 743-6863. Remember - The adjus’ter works,ibr flw ilISIlI’OIIC~ WE WORK FOR YOU~ sssss sss ss ssss ss ssssssssssssss sssss �UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDA E~:ember 1, 15_ Coming Out Group. Support for people making the journey out of the closet, fadlitated by John D. Cutr~jht, -~ MSW, LCSW. This is not formal counseling, but an open discussion between peers with guidance by a trained facilitator, and is very helpful in the difficult coming out process. Meets the first and third Wednesdays at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 4"1st, at 7:00pro. December 7, 14, 21 - Free anonymous HIV testing at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street at our H.O.P.E. Testing Clinic, 6:00 to 8:00pro every Tuesday except Dec. 28 December 3, 10, 17 - Films at the Center. Join us at 6:30pro Fdday evenings for movie night.., fun, film and fdends at the Center, 5545 E. 41~ December 3, 4, 7 - Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak Holiday Concert, "Home is Where the Heart Is" at Tdnity Episcopal. For tickets go to www.counciloak.org. December 6 - Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting at the Tulsa GLBT Community Ceqter, 5545 E. 41st. Anyone interested in being part of this annual June pride celebration is encouraged to attend. December 13 - PFLAG/TOHR Holiday Dinner. Come and join us for the annual holiday dinner at 6:30pro at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. The Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak will entertain, and PFLAG will present the annual SWAN Awards. It’s a covered dish dinner, so bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. December 17 -The dinner and lecture, GAY MARRIAGE, THE CONSTITUTION, AND AMERICAN POLITICS, features speaker Dr. Paul Finkelman, Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Tulsa, at 6:30 p.m. in Kaiser-Miller Auditorium, 1719 South Owasso, Tulsa. The cost for adults is $10.00 per person, for children 4-12, $5.00. Tots are invited to join us at $1 per meal. Dinner reservations and baby sitting arrangements may be made by calling the Synagogue at 583-7121 or dropping a note to suzanne@bnaiemunah.com. December 18 - Test Fest 2004, a day-long fair-style fun fest and free anonymous HIV testing. Door prizes, food, free sex supplies, games, and hot films on the big screen TV, with visits from very special guests. 10am to 7pm. Bring all your friends, get tested and know your status! Hosted by TOHR and H.O.P.E. Testing Services At the Center, 5545 E. 41st. December 27- PFLAG Support Meeting. Have a gay someone special in the family and need someone to talk to? This is the place. Call 749-4901 if you would like to attend. January 5, 19- Coming Out Group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at the Ceriter, 5545 E. 41st. (See December 1 above for details~) January 6 - JUST WHAT DO WE NEED? is a presentation at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 East 41st Street at 7:00pro focusing on a large-scale needs assessment commissioned last Spring by TOHR, PFLAG and Tulsa Reaches Out, to evaluate the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the Tulsa area. Join us for the presentation by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council and a discussion following. This special presentation is TOHR’s monthly membership meeting for January. Desserts and coffee wilt be served. January t0- Presentation at the PFLAG monthly meeting of the GLBT Needs Assessment by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council at 7:30pro, Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. January 12 - Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting atthe Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st. Open to all. January 24- PFLAG Support Meeting. Have a gay s(~meone special in the family and need someone to talk tO? This is. the place. Call 7494901 if you would like to attend February 4- TOHR Members Covered Dish Dinner. Bring a dish to share and hear speakers every month on the first Thursday at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street. IMPORTANT." To get updates on events plus links to important LGBTnews items, subscribe to the free TOHR eNEWS email newsletter by sendit~l email with the words ENEWS SUBSCRIBE h~ the subject line to mchristopher@tohr.org. Genesis Ministries. 2419 S. 83rd E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK Meets Sunday 11 a.m. for service, Wednesday 7 p. ~ for Bible St~dy, Singing and Prayer �OpenArms Youth Project in Tulsa has been serving the GLBTQ youth ages 14-2! for almost three years now. As the Center has grmvn, the youth have been the driving force behind its success and the formation of a programming schedule. The project is governed by both a youth board and an adult board of directors. The youth design the group activities and the adult board oversees grant writing and fm~draising as well as the record keeping and major growt~h activities. Since opening the t’n’st Center in May of 2002, OpeltArms relocated to a larger location in December 2003, and in February 2004 expanded to add additional Office space for computer and Internet access, after-school activities, and safe sex outreach programs. OpenArms offers training for youth to become H1V/STD peer educators and 32 youth have now been certified in the extensive training cun’iculum that was designed and written by the University of Oklahoma. OpenArms provides a variety services to youth including counseling, group meetings, social activities, mentor partners, after-school programs, HIV/STD education and other activities to help youth cope with their specific needs. OpenArms strives to reach youth where they are in their process of "coming out," providing many different levels of information based on their own requirements. OpenArms is an organization built for youth and designed by youth to reach them where they are and to fill the gaps in services that they identify in the community. OpenArms Youth Project is funded in part by the youth it serves via a cover charge for social activities and also by community donations. Contact OpenArms at 918838-7104, info@openarmsproject.org FALL FUND DRIVE 2004 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights extends heartfelt thanks to the generous donors to our Fall Fund Dm;e. Below are listed the names of those with giftsor pledges $100 or more wire have Wen us permission to acknmvledge them publicly. Thank You.t $5,000 am! above Derails Neill and Jolm Southard ~.1,000 to $4,.99.9 Mark Henq¢ Cisar Holt, Inc. Doug Campbell ¯ Kaye Smith . Michael .Williams and Lance Pillstrom $250 to $99.9 Lamont Lindstrom Duane MenNe and Mike Mills. Tom Neal Gregg Smith mad Kevin Burleson Michael Green Sl O0 to 8249 Janet Gearin kaadrew Carter D. Bruce Lewis Rev. mad Mrs. Russdl Bennett Fred Bassett tulsa glbt history projec HISTORY PROJECT Memories Fulsa has a rich liistorv of gay "’spaces"--bars mad clubs where the community could come together to relax and mingle, and to escape the everyday surveillance of mainstream society. Do you remember these old favorites of the 1940s--1970s? ** TROPICAL GARDENS ** BLUE NOTE LOUNGE ** BLUE HAVEN ** MILWAUKEE TAVERN ** BISHOPS BAR ** St. MORITZ ** LITTLE MEXICO ** THE DOGHOUSE ** SKOO-BEE-DO ** FRI-ENDS LOUNGE (a.k.a. THE FRUIT LOOP) ** TRACY’S ** THE NEW EDITION ** THE ZEBRALOUNGE ** TAJ MAHAL ** RR-tE GALA ** TIM’S PLAYROOM CLUB ** THE CLUB ** THE QUEEN OF HEARTS ** NEW YORK. NEW YORK ** THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ** PAPILLON ** THE ZEBRA ** CARUSO’S ** ANYTHING GOES CLUB ** NEW PLANTATION CLUB ** TIM’S PLAYROOM CLUB ** ZIPPERS ~ ~ TULSA MINING COMPANY ** SEEKERS CHOICE ** OVER THE RAINBOW ** DANTES �lVi E BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN PqGHTS include many nice privileges, but the one that really means something important is that you will be participating in a very meaningful way in the rights of every gay man, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered person in Tulsa to live with full citizenship and to pursue a life with equality. ]-he levels listed below are just guidelines--anything you want to contribute will be deeply appreciated. You can give the full amount today, or instruct us to bill your credit card monthly for a certain amount and for a specific number of months. If you like, you can even make your gift online at www.tohr.org.., just click the DONATE button. Membership is for one full year from the date you join. Name(s) as it (they) should appear on mail addressed to you: Check this box if you DO NOT want to be acknowledged by name in our publications: [] M~ling Address (we) want to join TOHR! 0 Individual $30 0 Family/Household $50 © Patron $100 © Business/Organization $ 100 © Donor’s Circle $300+ $ 0 NEVer Student or AmeriCorps Volunteer Membership $15 Telephone IMPORTANT: Ernaii Address © Check enclosed, payable to TOHR © My company offers a matching gift program. The -proper forms are enclosed or will.follow. ¯ © Please bill my (our) credit card: © Visa © MasterCard © American Express Card # 0 Volunteering at the Center 0 Volunteering for Diversity Celebration 0 The Rights Advocacy Team Expiration Date Signature 200,000 people in northeastern Oklahoma deserve equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights works for legal equality and social acceptance--not just tolerance---for the gay, lesbian bisexual, transgender and allied community of northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership and unity. Thousands of callers are served each year through the Tulsa GLBT Info Line (743-GAYS). I 0,000 visitors are served through the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and annual Diversity Celebration.. Hundreds attend conferences, lectures and other educational opportunities designed to build po.sitive perceptions of the GLBT community--both in the community and among ourselves. Tulsa Oldahomans for ll-~uman Rights works for you. �Please tape your check inside and fold here. Tape closed before mailing. THANK YOU! Please tape your check inside and fold here. Tape closed before mailing. Place From: Postage Here Membership Tulsa Oklahomans for Human .Rights PO Box 2687 . Tulsa, OK 74101 �220 Attend Vigil... (continuedfrom p. 1) have been making in Tulsa’s faith communities all came together for a candlelight vigil. We experienced one of those moving moments that have become all too rare in life--a moment in which we all felt the support and love of oue another. And we encouraged each other to participate in one more positive action, a Silent Sweep Against Hate at the high school after Phelps’ group had gone. Fred Phelps had eleven people in his hate-filled protest of the churches that day, and even fewer at the high school the next morning. After strongly encouraging our members to stay away from the high school protest, hoping to focus media attention away from Phelps’ people and onto our own, I met Don Satterthwaite and Vernon Jones of our sister group, Oklahoma Freedom and Equality Coalition, at the school at 7:30am. We were there to observe and to document. Vernon and I interviewed tw, o of Phelps’ people on video, then crossed the street to interview the counter-protesters. Despite our efforts to keep the crowds down, 240 people showed up in opposition to the "God Hates Fags" signs. Most were high school and college students, and there were some parents. Most expressed a deeply felt need to stand up and do something. Some didn’t feel quite satisfied yet. Silent ~eep Against Hate I spoke with the principal, Robert Franklin, to let him know that we were planning something for that afternoon when school was to let out. We wanted students to see something very positive. Someone on the Say No To Hate Coalition had reminded me of the Silent Sweep Against Hate that was held after the Ku Klux Klan had a Tulsa rally. We called the organizers of that action and got their help in plauning a new, sweep demonstration to rid Charles Page High School of homophobia. The principal was a little wary, but he knew, we were the good guys. We gathered at about 2:30, brooms in hand, on the sidewalk across the driveway from the high school’s main entrance. As the parking lot emptied, we swept the sidewalks and heard cheera of solidarity from students. Sweepers included TOHR donors, friends from the Jewish Federation and the Say No To Hate Coalition, PFLAG, several churches, Open Arms Youth Project, the University of Tulsa’s BLGTA, United Campus Ministries and students from Tulsa Community College. In all, about 75 people attended the sweep. Between the vigil, the students who stood against Phelps, mad the Sileut Sweep, we numbered about 535 people against Phelps’ meager dozen. The guest of honor? The young man whom Sand Springs high school students refused to hate: Michael Shackleford. He was there tlvoughout--from the vigil through the s~veep, and his presence encouraged all of us. Radical Inelusivity Since the first articles on a Sand Springs high school student appeared a few months ago, Washington Post correspondent Anne Hull has quietly followed the young man’s story. I’ve skipped many of the details of the vigil because Anne’s story tells it so much better than I could. (I hope you’ll read it at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn!articles/A48197- Sweeping Away IIa~e in Sand Springs 2004Novl3.html.) Of Rev. Russell Bennett’s words that inght, she writes: Bennett recited a Bible verse in which Jesus scolds the leaders of his time for worrying more about narrow morality than the bigger picture. ’Woe to you, hypocrites,’ the reverend said. ’For vou tithe mint and dill and cumin, mad have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy.’ [Michael Shackleford’s mother] Janice was quiet, listening to phrases such as ’radical inclusivity’ mad quotes by Robert F. Kennedy about the long ann that bends toward justice... As school let out [on Monday], dozens of people from Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights arrived With brooms. In silence, they swept the sidewalk ~vhere the Phelps protesters had been. Michael ~vas there, sweeping. A group of students walked by. One of them, a girl ~vith long, silk2~ hair and a backpack, was obviously fed up with all the protests and counter-protests. ’Leave our homos alone,’ she said. To Anne Hull and Michael Shackleford, to the students in Sand Springs, to Nancy Eggen, Russ Bennett, Cathy Elliot, Nancy McDonald, Nancy Day and everyone else who worked to pull this together on incredibly short notice, to all of the organizations and individuals who stood together against hate for two days in two towns, to the people who stayed together after the protest to go to breakfast and reimagine the future, and those who got together a few nights later to celebrate victor5; in the jaws of the election defeat-thank you. After the passage of a constitutional anaendment by which our full citizenship was revoked, after people with hate on their lips were triumphantly elected to the highest offices in our nation, we needed something wonderful to happen. Fred Phelps didn’t expect to bring us renewed hope mad strength. This time we’re glad he came. �Consider Giving Your Tax-Deductible Contributions Through the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. You will be able to specifically direct your funds to any of the pre-screened Tulsa Area Non-Prdits, ensuring that your contributior~s are going to agencies which support diversity in their policies and outreach. Your contribution will be leveraged with other dollars, increasing our visibility and the benefit to the non-profit agencies of your choice. This Donor Advised Fund has been established with the Tulsa Community Foundation. Some 40 non-profit organizations in the Tulsa Area have added Sexual Orientation to their non-discrimination policies. Please support these progressive organizations with tax-deductible contributions in the name of the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. Some of the organizations supported this year include: All Souls Unitarian Church Community Outreach Program; Arthritis Foundation; Arts and Humanities Council; Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma; Child Abuse Network; Cc~-nmunity Action Project; Domestic Violence Intervention Services; Family & Children’s Services: Komen Race for the Cure (Breast Cancer); League of Women Voters; Life Senior Services; Light Opera of Oklahoma; Mental Health Association; National Conference of Community and Justice; Parent Child Center of Tulsa; Philbrook Art Museum; Planned Parenthood of Northeastern Oklahoma; Tulsa AIDS Walk; Tulsa CARES; Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless; Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights; Tulsa Opera; Youth Services of Tulsa. Making a difference in Tulsa while highlighting the important contributions of the Gay, Lesbian and Allied Communities. �Interview with a Board Member: Ken Youngblood ¯ is a much harder goal to accomplish mad,takes a lot of work. The reality of our community is that we are very diverse. We don’t always agree but hopefully we can all agree onat least one goal--equality and re= spect. One shining light ha TOHR’s history is the number of great activists and leaders who have started with TOHR and then started their own specialized groups to great success. TORCH: As TOHR Program Director, what can we expect in the future? KY: Our new committee is currently working on many new programs but always wants to hear from the community on what YOU want. Talk to us .We will listen. ~ Ken Youngblood chairs TOHR’s Program Committee. He is a long-time Tulsa florist and antiques dealer with an alter-ego even more famous that he is! TORCH: Where did you grow up? Where is home for you? KY: I grew up in Jay, OK, Huckleberry Capital of the world and home to the mighty, mighty Bulldogs high school football team. Jay is a very small town and our home was in the country. Actually, almost all of Jay is in the country except for a couple of blocks where the courthouse for Delaware County is located. My father was a patrol officer for Lake Eucha and was an employee of the City of Tulsa. My morn owned her own beauty salon which was on main street. In college, at Northeastem State, I became very involved in anti-Vietnam War activities. My first step into the world of social politics! I guess I was a radical then too. After graduating with degrees in music, business, and political science, I drifted around the country for a while. In 1976 1 ended up in Tulsa and have been here ever since. I love the city! It has changed over the years. TORCH: When did you first get involved with TOHR? KY: Back then it was called Oklahomans for Human Rights. There was a sister group in OKC. My first memories of that group were Christmas Parties downtown at Trinity Episcopal. Back then I felt empowered by being with other gay people. The group always made me very proud to be gay. At that time the group was more social than political and I became personally much more political and with the AIDS epidemic, TOHR started to become more political. During the mid 80s, I was always helping with fund raisers and was a regular on the Gay Hotline. I’ve been involved off and on through all these years serving as first lady during 91 and 92. What a beating!! It has to be worse than being President!! TORCH: What are some ofyour TOHR memories?? KY: To be truthful, there have been years where we have made huge strides in the face of a lot of adversity. There have been years when the Board was absolutely awful. I believe the new board has the opportunity to take the community to a higher level but it won’t be easy. Division is easy and the low road. Unification TORCH: Now tell us about PEACHES. The truth is Peaches and Ken are very different individuals. Peaches is a created character. Peaches has helped raise more money for the community than most patrons. Ask her what she thinks (she will tell you even if you don’t). TORCH: Ah’ight Peaches, so what are your opinions of TOHR and the gay communiO,? PEACHES: Thank God somebody asked! Get off 5"our ass Gay Community! I’m tired of you .just sitting home whining that nothing goes on! A lot of you don’t support jack. TOHR is working its butt off! We need )’our help! Volunteer! Pay for the electric bill or the gas bill! Stop by and talk to us! Be part of the community instead of being an outsider. TOHR can only be relevant if everybody comes together and we help each other. Smooch!!~~,~ Out TOHR s Coming ~rst ~_Support Group continues to meet the f and third Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Tulsa GLBTCommunity Center 5545 E. 41st Street. ~ Counselor and therapist John D. Cutright (MSN, LCSW) leads friendly and supportive discussion. ~ ALL WELCOME! ~. TOHR is seeking insurance bids from a GLBT-owned, managed and/or -affirming insurance agent. If you would like to bid on our insurance contract, please contact Michael Christopher at rnchdstopher@tohr.org. �Monday., Dec 13 6:30pro Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 South Harvard Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share, or just come! Entertainment by ~Council Oak Men’s Chorale! o o o Reach thousands ofNE OMahoma’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, attd allied READERS ADVERTISE IN THE TORCH! o o Tuisa.Oklahomans for Human.Rights P.O. Box 2687 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 This may be your last issue! We’ve been mailing the Torch to a large list of past members and friends through this year. But as of the next issue, we’ll be mailing only to current Members and Volunteers! If you’d like to continue receiving the Torch, please fill out and return the Membership Form inside. Thanks! ~ Printed on recycled. chlorine flee l~aper For rate card and specs email mchristopher@tohr, org or p one Mlclaael at 74~-4297 � 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 December/January 2004 Volume four / Issue two the TORCH tulsa oklahomans for human rights 220 Attend Vigil; Hundreds More the Streets Sometimes hate gives Tulsa a black eye. This time we gave it back. Michael Christopher, Executive Director It didn’t take long after Oklahoma’s resounding defeat of GLBT marriage rights on November 2 for the hatemongers to start dancing in the streets. The GLBT Info Line rang steadily with news of people upset alter the election, some feeling afraid to go to work, some-having their cars chased; and at least one beaten up— a woman attacked by a lesbian-hating neighbor. While dealing with all that, we got the news that Fred Phelps’ group, Westboro Baptist Church, was coming back to town on Sunday, November 7 and Monday, November 8, this time to picket churches that they believed didn’t do not show enough hatred toward GLBT people, and Charles Page High School in Sand Springs for not showing enough hatred toward its gay students. Fred Phelps’ battle cry, "God hates fags," would be heard once again in the Tulsa area. I started calling our friends on the Say No To Hate Coalition and members of our advocacy committee to see what could be done in response. When we told Nancy Eggen of United Campus Ministries, she suggested a Sunday evening vigil. She swiftly organized a beautiful vigil service, and TOHR set about getting the word out. Thousands ofemails and phone calls later, the Center hosted its largest attendance ever. If you missed the vigil, you also missed a great homecoming (And if you send me your email address I won’t let you miss the next one!) People who hadn’t seen each other for years, new friends from Native American and African Ameri can communities, TOHR members of years past, and many of the new friends we (continued on p. 9) TOHR’s Year End Fundraising Campaign Mark Bomley October marked the start of a new fiscal year for TOHR. We need your financial support to enter what will be a mnost significant year for the gay. lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. In the short period of six months since moving into our new Center and hiring an Executive Director. TOHR has substantially increased its service to the GLBT commnunity. The number of calls received on the GLBT Info Line grew 300%. The number of meetings held at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center doubled. Our cooperative work with allied organizations has grown dramatically—we have presented the day-long Questions on Marriage: A Conference on Marriage Equality, hosted a month-long residency of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, worked with PFLAG and others to present two candidate forum events and a panel discussion on the legal implications of the Oklahoma anti-gay marriage amendment, coordinated the Tulsa GLBT History Project Lecture. and participated in the Say No To Hate Coalition and its hate speech task force. (contimted on p. 3) From the President The Holidays Present Special Challenges Every year at this time my partner and I have our annual ’"What are we going to do for the holidays?" discussion. This year, we are skipping Thanksgiving and Christmas with the family. For us, holidays are our choice. I know that for many, holidays become a time of angst because their family takes the position that we can come but only if our partner does not. Each of us has to make our own choices when faced with families who feel this way. Our families are in effect saying, "choose us or choose your partner." For some, this position is an absolute and will rarely change; for others it is only a test to see how "committed" we are to "being gay" or to our partners. What we should remember is that it is okay to make whatever choices we want. Whether we want to go be with our families or not is our decision and there is no reason we should feel any shame or guilt. After the events of this past year, some of us will find comfort in being with family; for others our families can be toxic. If your family is one that is not supportive, you should have an exit strategy. Don’t ride with others who may not want to leave when you do. Know when you are getting angry or depressed. If traveling long distances, make a hotel reservation for each night even if you have to cancel it. Once when visiting my sister at her invitation, my partner and I arrived only to be told that we had to sleep in different rooms. Be explicit with the ground rules before you arrive. Don’t leave things to chance. Even if you have had prior good experiences with family, be prepared this year for those family members who have been less supportive to be more vocal. Don’t expect them to be more difficult, just be prepared for how you are going to react. A New Year’s Resolution That Does Everyone Good One of the most important New Year’s Resolutions that I ever made was to be out in every aspect of my life. After the vote in Oklahoma this year, it is important to me to let as many of the three-out-of-four Oklahomans who voted for State Question 711 know that I am still here, still gay, and still deserving of equal relationship rights. For me, this will likely manifest itself in more LGBT t-shirts, buttons, etc. While Wild Oats may be a relatively safe place to stock up, I expect that I will also do some shopping at Walmart and Homeland. I urge all of us to be out in 2005. Come by the Center and get stickers for your cars, jewelry items, flags and windsocks to decorate your front porch. Let 2005 be the year that we let our PRIDE shine. [signature of Mark Bonney] President, TOHR John D. Cutrlght, MSW, LCSW Counselor & Psychotherapist 4870 S. Lewis Avenue, Suite 190 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-284-0123 Children + Adolescents + Adult + Couples published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-743-4297 www.tohr.org email: community@tohr.org Office location Tulsa GLBT Community Center 5545 East 41st Street Tulsa, OK 74135 TOHR Board of Directors Executive Board President—Mark Bonney 1st Vice President—Dr. Laura Belmonte 2nd~/ice President—Libby Bender Secretary—Mike Williams Treasurer—Dwight Kealiher Assistant Treasurer—John Madigan Governing Board Director, Gender Outreach—Troy Nicholas Director, Board Development—Ken Youngblood Director, Fundraising—Dennis Neill Director, Programs & Facilities—Ken Youngblood Directors at Large Andrew Carter Kelly Carter Steve Eberle Janet Gearin Richard Hurtig Shelly Ledford Anita Randza Mike Redman Devon Rutherford Kaye Smith Novia Stice Executive Director Michael Christopher TOHR’s Capital Campaign The Pyramid Project pyramidproject.org Chair Sue Welch Committee Members Mark Bonney, Marc Frieden, Michelle Hoffman, David Hoot, Shelly Ledford, Catheryn Mason, Marcy Smith and Tim Williams. TOHR is a 501(c)3 oganization operated through donations and non-paid volunteneers. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of current United States of America tax laws. The Torch, a publicalion of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Inc. is published bimonthly with an estimated annual readership of 10,000. Subscription rates are paid contributing member dues of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). The Torch is protected by copyright and may not be repreduced in whole or part except by permission obtained by contacting TOHR directly. Credit must be given to TOHR. The views of the Torch are expressed in editorials only. Views expreesed in letters to the editor and other submissions are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the board of directors, contributing members or editors or leadership of TOHR. The Torch reserves the right to edit or reject any material submitted for publication. The Torch and/or TOHR is not responsible for damages due to typographical errors. Advertisements designed and created for publication in the Torch remain the property of TOHR. The Torch and/or TOHR cannot be responsible for claims by advertisers. The use of the name or likeness of a person or entity in the Torch in advertising or editorial content does not imply any sexual orientation or political association. Copyright 2004, TOHR. Fund-Raising Campaign (cont. from p. 1) During the same period we presemed the annual Diversity Celebration, expanded support group programmning, established the Tulsa Rainbow Business Organization (TuRBO), increased Center attendance for social events, conducted a major upgrade of our computer systems, and launched the TOHR eNEWS email newsletter to rave reviews. And, with PFLAG and Tulsa Reaches Out, we sponsored a scientific study to assess the needs of the Tulsa GLBT Commnunity right now. It feels like we’ve done a year’s work in just a few months, but that’s exactly the pace we need to maintain to take advantage of this unique moment in our history. The debate around marriage and the overturning of all remaining sodomy laws is bringing unpredictable attention—and opportunity. In light of and despite recent electoral backlash, hate crimes legislation, employment nondiscrimination policies, the needs of our community have become both more critically important and more attainable. The 20-member TOHR Board of Directors and thirty dedicated volunteers of the Tulsa GLBT Community Center ask you to consider a substantial commitment of dollars in the upcoming year. The momentum of this time must be continually fed with effort, passion and funds so that we will not miss this rare opportunity to advance our rights. In six months, the number of new people who have entered the fight is more than equal to the whole movement of a year ago, and TOHR is your contact with that force, your legs in the race. To move our community and organization forward in 2005, we are asking our contributors to consider raising their level of support this year. Please send in the donation form available in this newsletter. We are deeply grateful for your help! Estimated Revenues Oct 1 2004 - Sept 30 2005 - $160,000 Other, 4% Memberships, 3% Grants, 19% Benefits, 4% Diversity Celebration, 40% Donations & Pledges, 30% Estimated Expenses Oct 1 2004 - Sept 30 2005 - $160,000 Programs & Marketing, 14% Other, 5%. Wages & Benefits, 29% Facilities & Office, 28% Diversity Celebration, 24% Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Certified Public Accountant "For All Your Accounting Needs" Gay men and lesbians face many special situations, whether single or as couples. We are proud to serve this community. 4815 South Harvard, Suite 424 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135-3066 918.747.5466 Tulsa GLBT Information Line 743-GAYS (743-4297) White Lion Pub Tulsa's Authentic English Pub 6927 S. Canton Ave. Just 2 blocks East of Yale off 71st Street 491-6533 TOHR Board members and officers at November annual Board retreat, All Souls Unitarian Church, led by Tulsa facilitator Barbara Bannon. Easy as Pie! Holiday Shop Online and Help the Pyramid Project Sue Welch With the Holidays upon us, The Pyramid Project wants you to shop till you drop! You’ve helped raise just over $300,000 in pledges and donations to purchase a permanent site for the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. We want to help you do even more good and it not hurt a bit. Shop online through the iGive secure network of over 550 brand name stores and give to the Pyramid Project without it costing you a penny! In addition, if you join iGive through the How to Donate page of the Pyramid Project website, PyramidProject.org, and make a purchase within 30 days, the Pyramid Project receives an EXTRA $5.00 at NO cost to you. Here’s how it all works: iGive Members are the folks doing the shopping. Members accrue money by shopping via iGive and iGive works on the behalf of each member to direct a percentage of that member’s purchases to the Pyramid Project—that’s up to 26% of each purchase at NO cost to you! When supporters use the joinLink on the Pyramid Project website, Pyramid Project is automatically pre-selected to benefit! Every single supporter’s online shopping at over 550 popular stores means a donation for TOHR’s Pyramid Project! Remember, each new person who joins and shops within 30 days means a $5.00 bonus for TOHR’s Pyramid Project, so do it now! Use your Join link at PyramidProject.org. HOUSE FOR RENT in one of Tulsa’s few "blue precincts," $700 per month in historic Yorktown, St. John’s hospital area. Two bedrooms and one bath, a large kitchen, generous living room, separate dining room and glassed in back porch. Amenities include central air, washer, dryer, dish-washer and refrigerator! Leave a message for Ralph at 743-6863. GARRETT LAW OFFICE, RC. Garrett Law Office, P.C. is an association of lawyers with one common goal: to serve the public interest by representing injured persons or persons with property damage who are susceptible to possible unfair treatment by insurancecompanies. Our practice areas are: INSURANCE DISPUTES PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH JOB-RELATED INJURIES SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PRODUCT LIABILITY SECURITIES FRAUD BANKRUPTCY Call our office for a free consultation before you commit to signing a release which could compromise the value of your claim and your legal rights. 1-888-GARRETT In Tulsa: 622-9292 Remember - The adjuster works for the insurance company – WE WORK FOR YOU! UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR December 1, 15 – Coming Out Group. Support for people making the journey out of the closet, fadlitated by John D. Cutright, MSW, LCSW. This is not formal counseling, but an open discussion between peers with guidance by a trained facilitator, and is very helpful in the difficult coming out process. Meets the first and third Wednesdays at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st, at 7:00pm. December 7, 14, 21 – Free anonymous HIV testing at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street at our H.O.P.E. Testing Clinic, 6:00 to 8:00pm every Tuesday except Dec. 28 December 3, 10, 17 – Films at the Center. Join us at 6:30pm Fdday evenings for movie night... fun, film and friends at the Center, 5545 E. 41st December 3, 4, 7 – Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak Holiday Concert, "Home is Where the Heart Is" at Trinity Episcopal. For tickets go to www.counciloak.org. December 6 – Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st. Anyone interested in being part of this annual June pride celebration is encouraged to attend. December 13 – PFLAG/TOHR Holiday Dinner. Come and join us for the annual holiday dinner at 6:30pm at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. The Council Oak Men’s Chorale and Women of Council Oak will entertain, and PFLAG will present the annual SWAN Awards. It’s a covered dish dinner, so bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. December 17 – The dinner and lecture, GAY MARRIAGE, THE CONSTITUTION, AND AMERICAN POLITICS, features speaker Dr. Paul Finkelman, Chapman Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Tulsa, at 6:30 p.m. in Kaiser-Miller Auditorium, 1719 South Owasso, Tulsa. The cost for adults is $10.00 per person, for children 4-12, $5.00. Tots are invited to join us at $1 per meal. Dinner reservations and baby sitting arrangements may be made by calling the Synagogue at 583-7121 or dropping a note to suzanne@bnaiemunah.com. December 18 – Test Fest 2004, a day-long fair-style fun fest and free anonymous HIV testing. Door prizes, food, free sex supplies, games, and hot films on the big screen TV, with visits from very special guests. 10am to 7pm. Bring all your friends, get tested and know your status! Hosted by TOHR and H.O.P.E. Testing Services At the Center, 5545 E. 41st. December 27 – PFLAG Support Meeting. Have a gay someone special in the family and need someone to talk to? This is the place. Call 749-4901 if you would like to attend. January 5, 19 – Coming Out Group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at the Ceriter, 5545 E. 41st. (See December 1 above for details.) January 6 – JUST WHAT DO WE NEED? is a presentation at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 East 41st Street at 7:00pm focusing on a large-scale needs assessment commissioned last Spring by TOHR, PFLAG and Tulsa Reaches Out, to evaluate the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the Tulsa area. Join us for the presentation by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council and a discussion following. This special presentation is TOHR’s monthly membership meeting for January. Desserts and coffee wilt be served. January 10 – Presentation at the PFLAG monthly meeting of the GLBT Needs Assessment by Janice Nicklas of the Community Service Council at 7:30pm, Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard. January 12 – Diversity Celebration Planning Meeting at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st. Open to all. January 24 – PFLAG Support Meeting. Have a gay someone special in the family and need someone to talk to? This is the place. Call 749-4901 if you would like to attend. February 4 – TOHR Members Covered Dish Dinner. Bring a dish to share and hear speakers every month on the first Thursday at the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street. IMPORTANT: To get updates on events plus links to important LGBT news items, subscribe to the free TOHR eNEWS email newsletter by sending email with the words ENEWS SUBSCRIBE in the subject line to mchristopher@tohr.org. Genesis Ministries 2419 S. 83rd E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK Meets Sunday 11 a.m. for service, Wednesday 7 p.m. for Bible Study, Singing and Prayer GLBTQ Youth in Tulsa Have Found a Home Ken Draper OpenArms Youth Project in Tulsa has been serving the GLBTQ youth ages 14-21 for almost three years now. As the Center has grown, the youth have been the driving force behind its success and the formation of a programming schedule. The project is governed by both a youth board and an adult board of directors. The youth design the group activities and the adult board oversees grant writing and fundraising as well as the record keeping and major growth activities. Since opening the first Center in May of 2002, OpenArms relocated to a larger location in December 2003, and in February 2004 expanded to add additional office space for computer and Internet access, after-school activities, and safe sex outreach programs. OpenArms offers training for youth to become H1V/STD peer educators and 32 youth have now been certified in the extensive training curriculum that was designed and written by the University of Oklahoma. OpenArms provides a variety services to youth including counseling, group meetings, social activities, mentor partners, after-school programs, HIV/STD education and other activities to help youth cope with their specific needs. OpenArms strives to reach youth where they are in their process of "coming out," providing many different levels of information based on their own requirements. OpenArms is an organization built for youth and designed by youth to reach them where they are and to fill the gaps in services that they identify in the community. OpenArms Youth Project is funded in part by the youth it serves via a cover charge for social activities and also by community donations. Contact OpenArms at 918-838-7104, info@openarmsproject.org FALL FUND DRIVE 2004 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights extends heartfelt thanks to the generous donors to our Fall Fund Drive. Below are listed the names of those with gifts or pledges $100 or more who have given us permission to acknowledge them publicly. Thank You! $5,000 and above Dennis Neill and John Southard $1,000 to $4,999 Mark Henry Cisar Holt, Inc. Doug Campbell Kaye Smith Michael Williams and Lance Pillstrom $250 to $999 Lamont Lindstrom Duane MenNe and Mike Mills Tom Neal Gregg Smith and Kevin Burleson Michael Green $100 to $249 Janet Gearin Andrew Carter D. Bruce Lewis Rev. and Mrs. Russell Bennett Fred Bassett tulsa glbt history project HISTORY PROJECT Memories Tulsa has a rich history of gay "spaces"—bars mad clubs where the community could come together to relax and mingle, and to escape the everyday surveillance of mainstream society. Do you remember these old favorites of the 1940s—1970s? ** TROPICAL GARDENS ** BLUE NOTE LOUNGE ** BLUE HAVEN ** MILWAUKEE TAVERN ** BISHOPS BAR ** St. MORITZ ** LITTLE MEXICO ** THE DOGHOUSE ** SKOO-BEE-DO ** FRIENDS LOUNGE (a.k.a. THE FRUIT LOOP) ** TRACY’S ** THE NEW EDITION ** THE ZEBRA LOUNGE ** TAJ MAHAL ** THE GALA ** TIM’S PLAYROOM CLUB ** THE CLUB ** THE QUEEN OF HEARTS ** NEW YORK, NEW YORK ** THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ** PAPILLON ** THE ZEBRA ** CARUSO’S ** ANYTHING GOES CLUB ** NEW PLANTATION CLUB ** TIM’S PLAYROOM CLUB ** ZIPPERS ** TULSA MINING COMPANY ** SEEKERS CHOICE ** OVER THE RAINBOW ** DANTES MEMBERSHIP "I'm a member because it just seems to me like citizenship... working for our civil rights is a duty of my citizenship in the gay community." ~ C.B., Tulsa "Education is the most important thing we can do right now to gain our rights. Thank you for doing this work. Keep it up!" ~ A.J., Tulsa BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS include many nice privileges, but the one that really means something important is that you will be participating in a very meaningful way in the rights of every gay man, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered person in Tulsa to live with full citizenship and to pursue a life with equality. The levels listed below are just guidelines—anything you want to contribute will be deeply appreciated. You can give the full amount today, or instruct us to bill your credit card monthly for a certain amount and for a specific number of months. If you like, you can even make your gift online at www.tohr.org... just click the DONATE button. Membership is for one full year from the date you join. Name(s) as it (they) should appear on mail addressed to you: Check this box if you DO NOT want to be acknowledged by name in our publications: [] Mailing Address Telephone IMPORTANT: Email Address I am interested in: 0 Volunteering at the Center 0 Volunteering for Diversity Celebration 0 The Rights Advocacy Team I (we) want to join TOHR! 0 Individual $30 0 Family/Household $50 0 Patron $100 0 Business/Organization $ 100 0 Donor’s Circle $300+ $__________ 0 NEW Student or AmeriCorps Volunteer Membership $15 0 Check enclosed, payable to TOHR 0 My company offers a matching gift program. The proper forms are enclosed or will follow. 0 Please bill my (our) credit card: 0 Visa 0 MasterCard 0 American Express Card #_______________________ Expiration Date ________________ Signature ____________________ 200,000 people in northeastern Oklahoma deserve equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights works for legal equality and social acceptance—not just tolerance—for the gay, lesbian bisexual, transgender and allied community of northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership and unity. Thousands of callers are served each year through the Tulsa GLBT Info Line (743-GAYS). 10,000 visitors are served through the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and annual Diversity Celebration. Hundreds attend conferences, lectures and other educational opportunities designed to build positive perceptions of the GLBT community—both in the community and among ourselves. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights works for you. Please tape your check inside and fold here. Tape closed before mailing. THANK YOU! Please tape your check inside and fold here. Tape closed before mailing. From: Place Postage Here Membership Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 Sweeping Away Hate in Sand Springs 220 Attend Vigil... (continued from p. 1) have been making in Tulsa’s faith communities all came together for a candlelight vigil. We experienced one of those moving moments that have become all too rare in life—a moment in which we all felt the support and love of oue another. And we encouraged each other to participate in one more positive action, a Silent Sweep Against Hate at the high school after Phelps’ group had gone. Fred Phelps had eleven people in his hate-filled protest of the churches that day, and even fewer at the high school the next morning. After strongly encouraging our members to stay away from the high school protest, hoping to focus media attention away from Phelps’ people and onto our own, I met Don Satterthwaite and Vernon Jones of our sister group, Oklahoma Freedom and Equality Coalition, at the school at 7:30am. We were there to observe and to document. Vernon and I interviewed two of Phelps’ people on video, then crossed the street to interview the counter-protesters. Despite our efforts to keep the crowds down, 240 people showed up in opposition to the "God Hates Fags" signs. Most were high school and college students, and there were some parents. Most expressed a deeply felt need to stand up and do something. Some didn’t feel quite satisfied yet. Silent Sweep Against Hate I spoke with the principal, Robert Franklin, to let him know that we were planning something for that afternoon when school was to let out. We wanted students to see something very positive. Someone on the Say No To Hate Coalition had reminded me of the Silent Sweep Against Hate that was held after the Ku Klux Klan had a Tulsa rally. We called the organizers of that action and got their help in plauning a new sweep demonstration to rid Charles Page High School of homophobia. The principal was a little wary, but he knew we were the good guys. We gathered at about 2:30, brooms in hand, on the sidewalk across the driveway from the high school’s main entrance. As the parking lot emptied, we swept the sidewalks and heard cheera of solidarity from students. Sweepers included TOHR donors, friends from the Jewish Federation and the Say No To Hate Coalition, PFLAG, several churches, Open Arms Youth Project, the University of Tulsa’s BLGTA, United Campus Ministries and students from Tulsa Community College. In all, about 75 people attended the sweep. Between the vigil, the students who stood against Phelps, mad the Sileut Sweep, we numbered about 535 people against Phelps’ meager dozen. The guest of honor? The young man whom Sand Springs high school students refused to hate: Michael Shackleford. He was there throughout—from the vigil through the sweep, and his presence encouraged all of us. Radical Inclusivity Since the first articles on a Sand Springs high school student appeared a few months ago, Washington Post correspondent Anne Hull has quietly followed the young man’s story. I’ve skipped many of the details of the vigil because Anne’s story tells it so much better than I could. (I hope you’ll read it at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn!articles/A48197-2004Novl3.html.) Of Rev. Russell Bennett’s words that night, she writes: Bennett recited a Bible verse in which Jesus scolds the leaders of his time for worrying more about narrow morality than the bigger picture. ’Woe to you, hypocrites,’ the reverend said. ’For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy.’ [Michael Shackleford’s mother] Janice was quiet, listening to phrases such as ’radical inclusivity’ and quotes by Robert F. Kennedy about the long arm that bends toward justice... As school let out [on Monday], dozens of people from Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights arrived with brooms. In silence, they swept the sidewalk where the Phelps protesters had been. Michael was there, sweeping. A group of students walked by. One of them, a girl with long, silky hair and a backpack, was obviously fed up with all the protests and counter-protests. ’Leave our homos alone,’ she said. To Anne Hull and Michael Shackleford, to the students in Sand Springs, to Nancy Eggen, Russ Bennett, Cathy Elliot, Nancy McDonald, Nancy Day and everyone else who worked to pull this together on incredibly short notice, to all of the organizations and individuals who stood together against hate for two days in two towns, to the people who stayed together after the protest to go to breakfast and reimagine the future, and those who got together a few nights later to celebrate victory in the jaws of the election defeat— thank you. After the passage of a constitutional amendment by which our full citizenship was revoked, after people with hate on their lips were triumphantly elected to the highest offices in our nation, we needed something wonderful to happen. Fred Phelps didn’t expect to bring us renewed hope and strength. This time we’re glad he came. Gay & Lesbian Fund FOR TULSA If you support Non-Profits in the Tulsa Area Consider Giving Your Tax-Deductible Contributions Through the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. You will be able to specifically direct your funds to any of the pre-screened Tulsa Area Non-Profits, ensuring that your contributions are going to agencies which support diversity in their policies and outreach. Your contribution will be leveraged with other dollars, increasing our visibility and the benefit to the non-profit agencies of your choice. This Donor Advised Fund has been established with the Tulsa Community Foundation. Some 40 non-profit organizations in the Tulsa Area have added Sexual Orientation to their non-discrimination policies. Please support these progressive organizations with tax-deductible contributions in the name of the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. Some of the organizations supported this year include: All Souls Unitarian Church Community Outreach Program; Arthritis Foundation; Arts and Humanities Council; Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma; Child Abuse Network; Community Action Project; Domestic Violence Intervention Services; Family & Children’s Services: Komen Race for the Cure (Breast Cancer); League of Women Voters; Life Senior Services; Light Opera of Oklahoma; Mental Health Association; National Conference of Community and Justice; Parent Child Center of Tulsa; Philbrook Art Museum; Planned Parenthood of Northeastern Oklahoma; Tulsa AIDS Walk; Tulsa CARES; Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless; Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights; Tulsa Opera; Youth Services of Tulsa. Making a difference in Tulsa while highlighting the important contributions of the Gay, Lesbian and Allied Communities. For more information: www.gayandlesbianfund.org/tulsa Email: Tulsa@gayandlesbianfund.org Or call the Tulsa Community Foundation, 918-494-8823. Interview with a Board Member: Ken Youngblood Ken Youngblood chairs TOHR’s Program Committee. He is a long-time Tulsa florist and antiques dealer with an alter-ego even more famous that he is! TORCH: Where did you grow up? Where is home for you? KY: I grew up in Jay, OK, Huckleberry Capital of the world and home to the mighty, mighty Bulldogs high school football team. Jay is a very small town and our home was in the country. Actually, almost all of Jay is in the country except for a couple of blocks where the courthouse for Delaware County is located. My father was a patrol officer for Lake Eucha and was an employee of the City of Tulsa. My morn owned her own beauty salon which was on main street. In college, at Northeastem State, I became very involved in anti-Vietnam War activities. My first step into the world of social politics! I guess I was a radical then too. After graduating with degrees in music, business, and political science, I drifted around the country for a while. In 1976 1 ended up in Tulsa and have been here ever since. I love the city! It has changed over the years. TORCH: When did you first get involved with TOHR? KY: Back then it was called Oklahomans for Human Rights. There was a sister group in OKC. My first memories of that group were Christmas Parties downtown at Trinity Episcopal. Back then I felt empowered by being with other gay people. The group always made me very proud to be gay. At that time the group was more social than political and I became personally much more political and with the AIDS epidemic, TOHR started to become more political. During the mid 80s, I was always helping with fund raisers and was a regular on the Gay Hotline. I’ve been involved off and on through all these years serving as first lady during 91 and 92. What a beating!! It has to be worse than being President!! TORCH: What are some ofyour TOHR memories?? KY: To be truthful, there have been years where we have made huge strides in the face of a lot of adversity. There have been years when the Board was absolutely awful. I believe the new board has the opportunity to take the community to a higher level but it won’t be easy. Division is easy and the low road. Unification is a much harder goal to accomplish and takes a lot of work. The reality of our community is that we are very diverse. We don’t always agree but hopefully we can all agree onat least one goal—equality and respect. One shining light in TOHR’s history is the number of great activists and leaders who have started with TOHR and then started their own specialized groups to great success. TORCH: As TOHR Program Director, what can we expect in the future? KY: Our new committee is currently working on many new programs but always wants to hear from the community on what YOU want. Talk to us. We will listen. TORCH: Now tell us about PEACHES. The truth is Peaches and Ken are very different individuals. Peaches is a created character. Peaches has helped raise more money for the community than most patrons. Ask her what she thinks (she will tell you even if you don’t). TORCH: Alright Peaches, so what are your opinions of TOHR and the gay community? PEACHES: Thank God somebody asked! Get off your ass Gay Community! I’m tired of you just sitting home whining that nothing goes on! A lot of you don’t support jack. TOHR is working its butt off! We need your help! Volunteer! Pay for the electric bill or the gas bill! Stop by and talk to us! Be part of the community instead of being an outsider. TOHR can only be relevant if everybody comes together and we help each other. Smooch!! Coming Out Crowd TOHR's Coming Out Support Group continues to meet the first and third Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Tulsa GLBTCommunity Center 5545 E. 41st Street. Counselor and therapist John D. Cutright (MSN, LCSW) leads friendly and supportive discussion. ALL WELCOME! TOHR is seeking insurance bids from a GLBT-owned, - managed and/or -affirming insurance agent. If you would like to bid on our insurance contract, please contact Michael Christopher at rnchdstopher@tohr.org. STUFFING STOCKINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Don't forget the PRIDE STORE Located inside the Tulsa GLBT Community Center 5545 E. 41st St. Cards, Jewelry, Rainbow flags, Art Prints, Pet Gifts, Books, Candles, AND MORE! Tuisa Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 2687 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101 This may be your last issue! We’ve been mailing the Torch to a large list of past members and friends through this year. But as of the next issue, we’ll be mailing only to current Members and Volunteers! If you’d like to continue receiving the Torch, please fill out and return the Membership Form inside. Thanks! Printed on recycled, chlorine free paper PFLAG/TOHR HOLIDAY DINNER Monday, Dec 13 6:30pM Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 South Harvard Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share, or just come! Entertainment by Council Oak Men’s Chorale! Reach thousands of NE Oklahoma’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and allied READERS ADVERTISE IN THE TORCH! For rate card and specs email mchristopher@tohr.org or phone Michael at 743-4297 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] TOHR Torch, December 2003 - January 2004; Volume 4, Issue 2 Subject The topic of the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights' Torch, December 2003 - January 2004; Volume 4, Issue 2 Description An account of the resource The 2nd issue of the 4th volume of Torch, a newsletter published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), 12 pages. Includes articles regarding a counter-protest in Sand Springs, the OpenArms Youth Project in Tulsa, and an interview with the chair of TOHR's Programming Committee, Ken Youngblood. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 2003 - January 2004 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Christopher, Mark Bonney, Sue Welch, Ken Draper, Ken Youngblood 2003 2004 Fred Phelps fundraising Gay & Lesbian Fund GLBT Community Center GLBT History Project iGive iGive.com Ken Draper Ken Youngblood Mark Bonney Michael Christopher Newsletter Open Arms Project Open Arms Youth Project Open Arms Youth Project (OYP) OpenArms OpenArms Project Openarms Youth Project Openarms Youth Project (OYP) OYP Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) PFLAG Pyramid Project Pyramid Project campaign Pyramid Project Capital Campaign Pyramid Project fundraising Say No to Hate Say No To Hate Coalition Sue Welch TOHR TOHR capital campaign TOHR GLBT Community Center TOHR GLBT HISTORY PROJECT TOHR membership TOHR Pyramid Project TOHR Torch Torch Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) vigil Westboro Baptist Church https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a6bc0483fcac2ebb2355e3b4106ff9d1.pdf 817b5298a483ee35e240294945319831 PDF Text Text Tulsa GLBT Community Center offers FREE pool every, weeknight! 6-9 PM 2114 S Memorial Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights has worked for equality for the Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender (GLBT) community of NE Oklahoma for 22 years. See page 3for related story GLBT parent group provides support and activities for adults and their children, tulsa oklahomans FALL 2002 for human rights quarterly news / volume one /issue one TOHR is educating Tulsa city leaders on important GLB T issues and encouraging them to take actions to improve You may have never thought the Tulsa State Fair would have "Gay Days" - and officially you’re fight, but there’s no better way to make it "Gab’ Days" than with these two concerts! "Gay Days" at the Tulsa State Fair are: SUNDAY; SEPTEMBER 29 - the Village People will be performing on the Oklahoma stage at 7:00 PM. (Continued on page 6, see GAY DA YS) 6 years old and growing, the Tulsa GLBT Community Center provides something for everyone. The Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, a program of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), provides not only a visibl~, physical presence of & for the Tulsa/NE Oklahoma GLBT community it also, and importantly so, provides leaders and role models, allies and mentors, partnerships and friends - for the entire GLBT community. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center exists to form commou ground - not only between the GLBT and non-glbt communities but also for the GLBT community itself. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is the one place in tm~aa that accepts everyone - young adults to seniors and everyone in between. Thousands come through the doors of the Tulsa GLBT Community Center on an annual basis. Here are a few of the reasons why: Young adults who feel isolated have a place More than 200 cities and tm~ns across the U.S. include sexual orientation and/or gender identity in their emplo),anent and housing non-discrimination ordinances. Tulsa is not one of them. That’s why TOHR has placed a renewed emphasis on education and advocacy on behalf of its members and the GLBT community.. TOHR recently established a new Advocacy Comrnittee. The committee’s first order of business: to determine which employers in the Tulsa area include sexual orientation and/or gender identity in their employment non-discrimination policies or offer domestic partnership benefits to their employees. But perhaps more importantly, the committee also plans to discover which major Tulsa employers have not adopted such policies. "The good news is that many companies with branches in Tulsa have policies protecting the GLBT community,," said Brent Ortolani, committee chair. "We plan to fmd out why they decided to adopt those policies and how they were able to gain management approval, then apply what we’ve (Continued on page 7, see EadPHASIS ONADVOCACY) gay, lesbian, center 1~4 S MEMORIAL a program of tulsa oklahomans for human tights to feet they belong while having positive GLBT role models. Community organizations have a place to meet and call home. Countless individuals use the center as a gathering or meeting point for friends and allies. TOHR is helping to build a communib" free of boundaries set out of differences or apprehension. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is one of the best ways to build that community by providing a home for all in the communiW. All in the community are welcome and encouraged to use and support the Tulsa GLBT Community Center - forming common ground while building a stronger GLBT community. Visltom to the Tulsa GLBT Communl~, Center consider checldng out a bcok from the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library (abram) while (below) TOHR President Brent Ortolani practice~ his akills Free �The TOHR Board of Directors would like to thank each end every member of the Equality Fund end ell Contributing members for supporting the work of TOHR through advocacy, education, leadership and unity. Equality Fund donors provide a home for the GLBT community - the Tulsa GLBT Community Center - a home for all GLBT and allied individuals and organizations. Equality Fund donors help secure legal equality and social acceptance for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Trensgender & allied community of Northeast Oklahoma. ~e punished by tulsa Fund ~uring tofnorrow’s equality today LEADERSHIP COUNCIL $1,200+ annually / $100+ monthly Anonymous Mark Argo & David Rosebeary Mark Bormey & Philipe Au Dan Burnstein & Martin Martinez Larry." David the Gilt Foundation Kerr3.’ Lewis Joe & Nancy, McDonald Rick Martin & Daniel Sclmeider Dermis Neill & John Southard Brant Ortolani & Steve Aberson J.J. Stogsdill & Alan Oktay Kaye Smith Sue Welch & Marc)’ Smith Van Wilde Williams Companies SUSTAINING COUNCIL $600+ annually / $50+ monthly Karl Cooke Anna Dodwell & Connie McCarley Barbara & Bruce Langhus Boot¯ Flint Sea)’ Cynthia Quick & Vick3’ Brown Tim Williams 25125 Progress is being made in the struggle for equality for $300+ annually/S25+ monthly Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Trensgender (GLB7) individuals, Tulsa Ok/ahomens for Human Rights Blake Rider (TOHR) has been fighting for equality end offering Jonathan Stanley support to Tulsa and Oklahoma’s GLBT community, CENTER FRIENDS their fami~ end friends for more than 20 years. As Tulsa end Oklahoma supports equsiity, it grows as a $120+ annually/$10+ monthly city and state, improves the weft-being of a significant George Baremore portion of its population and increases its attractiveTeresa Bernard & Tamara Thompson ness to business and younger generations, Fred Bassett Greg Davis Consulting, Inc. Michael Eslick & John Myers Melissa Fell & Yravis Anderson D.A. Smotherman TOHR CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS $30+ annually Carey Kilpatrick & L.B. Amos Jim Queen & Please accept our Elise & Arthur Anderson Royal Ward Rueben Garcia apologizes if your Lindy Kroenert Anonymous Melissa Renee name is not listed Lament Lindstrom & Shelton Baker Keith Rickman as a donor or conDevre Jackson Bradley Burdette-Banks John Rudy tributing member Russ McCart7 Rick Snyder Wil Bruner and it should. We John McConnell A. Patricia Spurgin & Ray Chance are currently inLaurie McCormick Carrie Fleharty Rick Ducey stalling a new dataLiz McNamara Clark Taylor Erich Fillmore base system. Gerald Miller Shelly Urbonas Jim Firth Please notig, Barbara Mitchell Rick Fortner Ma~" Waidner TOHR at 743-4297 Tom Neal Greg Gatewood Fred Welch to report discrepDavid Nickell Lauren Whitman & Bret Guillet ancies and/or addiRobert Odle Gregg Hillier Shelley Cm~is tions. Thank you Nancy O’Neil Michelle Hoffman & Murrell B. Wilmoth for you support of Chuck Parsons Martin Wing Heather Harp Tulsa Oklahomans Chuck Pearce & Rick Hollingsworth & Sharmilee Worley for Human Rights Gary Meadows John Voegele (TOHR). the Purser Family Greg Johnston Peg Jones Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) PC Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-743-4297 (phone) / 918-384-0108 (fax) tohr.org email: community@tohr.org Editor Greg Oatewood ................. ggatewood@tohr,org Writers and Contributors Greg Gatewood ................. ggatewood@tohr.org Ker~’ Lewis ........................... klewis@tohr.org ~lMichelle Hoffman ............... mhoffrnan@lohr.org Brant Ortolani ...................... bortolani@tohr, org Office location Tulsa GLBT Comrnunity Center 2114 S Memorial Tulsa, OK 74129 TOHR Board of Directors~ ~tulsa oklahomans for human rights President Brent Orto]ani ...................... borto]ani@tohr.org 1st Vice President, Open 2nd Vice President, Open Secretary Wil Bruner ........................... wbruner@tohr.org Treasurer (acting) Kerry Lewis ............................ klewis@tohr.org President Emeritus Kerry Lewis ............................ klewis@tohr.org Director of Fundraising!Event Greg Gatewood ................. ggatewood@tohr.org Director of Board Development Michelle Hoffman ............... mhoffman@tohr.org Director of Volunteers Ray Chance .......................... rohance@tohr.org Director of Gender Outreach Melissa Renee ........................ mrenee@tohr.org TOHR’s Capita! Campaign the Pyramid Project pyramidprojeet.org Co-Chairs Kerry Lewis & Sue Welch Committee Members Theresa Bernard, Mark Bonney, Mare Frieden. Greg Gatewood, David Hoot, Rick Martin, Brent Ortolani, Daniel Schneider, Marcy Smith and Tim Williams TOHR is a 501(c)3 organization operated con~pletely through donations attd wt-paid volunteers, Contributions are tax-deductible to the fidlest ~rtent of U.S. tax lwa: The Torch, a publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Httman Rights, Ine. is published quarterly (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer) with an estimated annual readership of 10,000. Subscription rates are paid ~ontributing member dues of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Advertising rates are: business ear& $25/issue; I/4 page: $50/’issue; 1."2 page: $75/ issue and full page; $100iissue, A 25% discounted rate is available with a paid annual advertising plan. The Torch is proteoted by copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part except by permission obtained by contacting TOHR directly, Credit must be given to TOHR. The views of the Torah are expressed in editorial only, Views expressed in letters to the editor and other submissions are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the board of directors, contributing members or editors or leadership of TOHR. The Torch reserves the right to edit or reject any mat~al submitted for mblieatien. The Torch ~nd/or TOHR is not responsible for damages due to typographical errors, Advertisements designed and created for publication in the Torch remain the property of TOH1L The Torch and!or TOHR cannot b~ responsible for claims by advertisers. The use of the ~e or likeness of a per=on or entity in the Tor~h in advertising or editorial content does not imply any particular sex’osl orientation or politlcel affiliation. Cop3,rigl~t 2002, TOHR. �Tulsa OMahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) works to secure legal equality and social acceptance for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered (GLBT) and allied community in Northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership, and unity. for numan rights Strategic planning provides roadmap for TOHR in 2003 Summer was a busy and productive time for the Board of Directors of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). After a highly successfully Diversity Celebration in J~e, which featured the largest Pride Parade ~d DiversiB, Festival ever, ~e Board of Directors t~ed to more serious issues: a strategic pla~mg and budget~g process for the next fiscal ye~ and major revisions of the organization’s byWe hope you enjoy this first is- laws. One of the nation’s top non-profit managesue of the Torch - TOHR’s new quarterly newsletter for the en- ment consultants, Dr. Carol Barbeito, president of CLB Associates of Denver, Colo., led the tire GLBT community in North- strategic planning mad budgeting process. Dureast Oklahoma. The Torch is a ing a three-day visit to Tulsa, Dr. Barbeito conrenewed effort to communicate ducted a board retreat and presided over meetings of the TOHR Strategic Planning Council with you and receive your feed- and Human Resources Committee. Dr. Barback concerning TOHR and is a beito’s leadership was partially under~vritten companion to the Pyramid Pro- by the Gill Foundation (and your generous donations!) ject News, our newsletter focusDuring the retreat, we reviewed and revised ing on the progress of the the TOHR mission statement (stated above). In addition, members of the board presented deTOHR capital campaign. tailed status reports on each component of the organization (governance, financial management, programming, and others.) After the retreat, the board spent the rest of the summer developing goals and objectives for incorporation into TOHR’s first comprehensive Annual Plan. The new 2003 Annual Plan with accompanying budget was approved by the board of directors at its monthly meeting in September. The result: a well-planned and detailed roadmap for 2003. The Annual Plan calls for the development of operating policies and procedures, strict budget discipline (with reserve funds), annual audited financial statements, enhancement of board and committee personnel, fundraising plans and goals, and a new emphasis on advocacy on behalf of our communitT. The overall intent of the plan is to strengthen the organization and secure its future in Tulsa. In addition to the Annual Plan, the board designated broad, long-range goals through 2005. (Continued on page 7, see PRODUCTIVE SUMMER) TOHR has 22 years of experience to lead the way Tulsa is an extremely giving and caring community. But there is one diverse element of our socie~, that must struggle for acceptance. True equally, reelusive for mains Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) individuals in the Tulsa/NE Oklahoma area. Many still live their lives in secrecy and fear. Young adults and adults alike must cope daily in a world that largely does not understand or accept a ve~" basic part of who they are. Fortunately, progress is being made. For more than 20 years, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), has been fighting for equality and offering support to Tulsa’s GLBT community, their families and friends. As Tulsa supports equality, it grows as a city, im- proves the well-being of a significant portion of its population and increases its attractiveness to business and younger generations. TOHR works for legal equally’ and social acceptance for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) and allied community in Northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership and uni~,. TOHR relies on you as a member of the GLBT allied community to be a part of the social change that is the mission of TOHR. Equality Fund donors and Contributing Members play a vital role in achieving the mission. Donors and members provide the necessal3, funds to operate mission related programs that w i 11 e v e nt u a 11 y achieve the mission. Thank you for your support of TOHR. Michelle Hoffman, Director of Board Development, revises TOHR by-lan~ at one of two Cyber Caf~ n~rkatations in the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian~ Bi & Tranagender (GLBT) Community Center. 2114 ~ Memorial The Cyber Caf~ is in high demand eveo, night at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center & | PBO! EB TOHR members approve major by-law revision Mention the word "bylaws" and most people will quickly nod off. But a well-planned and executed set of bylaws is the backbone of an organization - and the ke,v to its successful and smooth operation. Last spring, the TOHR board of directors began re-examining the organization’s bylaws in an attempt to guide its grm~ with a clear set of operational guidelines. After several months of hard work, the board presented the revised bylaws to members at the monthly membership meeting in August. At that meeting, members presented several new amendments to the bylaws and voted 20-1 for their approval. "We were gratified to see the tremendous interest in the bylaws on the part of our members," said Michelle Hoffman, the member of TOHR’s board of directors who led the bylaw revision process. "It showed us they really care about the organization and its future." The changes to the bylaws were fairly substantial, Hoffman said. "Basically, the revisions took TOHR from an association to a corporate model, The revisions put the board in a much better position to make important decisions and take timely action. They also better prepare the organization to operate a major capital fundraising campaign, provide needed services to the com_munity, and eventually maintain a milliondollar facility and endowrnent." (Cont#med on page 7, see NEW & ~#PROVED) �tulsa oklahomans for human dghts SUNDA Y SEPTEMBER t5 Women’s T-Dance "Celebrating the Diversity of Women" benefiting TOHR’s Capital Campaign the Pyramid Project 3:00 - 7:00 PM Greenwood Cultural Center MONDA Y SEPTEMBER 16 TPD Race Relations Committee meeting Tulsa GLBT Community Center 12:00 PM 2114 S Memorial Drive SEPTEMBER 18-22 U.S. Conference on AIDS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2! Feast with Friends "Just Desserts" benefiting the Names Project - Tulsa 7:30 PM University of Tulsa Allen Chapman Activity Center MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Say No to Hate Coalition meeting 3:45 PM Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S Harvard TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Diversity Celebration 2002 planning mtg. 6:00 PM Tulsa GLBT Community Center 2114 S Memorial OCTOBER - DATE TBA TL~SA CARES "Women with HIV Fall Retreat" Location & Time TBA TUESDAY OCTOBER 1 Strategies for Prevention of Harassment Against Children based on race, religion, gender, ability, sexual orientation and image. FREE workshop for Administrator, Counselors and Teachers. American Red Cross 10151 E llth Street THURSDAY & FRIDAY; OCTOBER 3 & 4 State HIV Conference OKC, OK THURSDAY-SUNDAY OCTOBER 3-6 10th Annua! New Genre Festival Nightingale Theatre 1416 E 4th Street SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 10th Annual Tulsa AIDS Walk 9:00 AM Veterans Park 18t~ & Boulder Call 749-6956 for more information SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 the Tiara Part3’ wearing of Tiara’s strongly encouraged benefiting HRC Tulsa 8:00 PM 10:00 PM judging 4107 S New Haven $25 rain donation at the door TUESDAY OCTOBER 8 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Annual Meeting 7:30 PM Tulsa GLBT Community Center 2114 S Memorial Drive FRIDAY OCTOBER 11 National Coming Out Day What can you do Come Out! THURSDAY OCTOBER 17 Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2003 Kick-off party Play-Mor Lounge FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 OML 2003 Bar tour around to~a & Uniform Ball Silver Star 1565 S Sheridan Road SATURDAY OCTOBER 19 OML 2003 OML 2003 Contest & Black & Blue Ball CW’S 1729 S Memorial Drive SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 OML 2003 Victory Brunch CW’S 1729 S Memorial Drive SAT / FRI / SAT OCTOBER 19, 25 & 27 Tulsa Opera’s La Boheme Chapman Music Hall Tulsa PAC 918-587-4811 for tickets TUESDAY OCTOBER 29 TEAM OK-USA leaves for the Gay Games in Sydney, Australia THURSDAY OCTOBER 31 HALLOWEEN 2002! TUESDAy NOVEMBER 5 Election Day - Vote! MONDAY NOVEMEBER 11 Veterans Day THURS / I~RI / SAT NOV. 22 / 23 / 24 OUT-OK Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival Location & time TBA benefiting TOHR’s Capital Campaign the Pyramid Project MONDAYS Council Oak Men’s Chorale (COMC) and Women of Council Oak Rehearsal 6:50 PM All Souls Unitarian Church Anonymous HIV Testing; H.O.P.E. Clinic 6:00-8:00 PM Lambda League 7:00 PM bowling Riverlanes SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24 "An Evening of Giving" benefiting non- profit agencies & H.O.P.E. Promenade Mall 41st & Yale Call 834-8378 for tickets ($5) Everv sinole week in the Tulsa GLBT, allied comrnuni,~, SUNDAYS Communib’ of Hope Worship 6:00 PM Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation Worship 11:00 AM Diversity Christian Fellowship Worship 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM Fellowship Congregational Church Church school; 9:30 & Worship 10:30 AM MCC United Worship ll:00AM St. Jerome’s Holy Eucharist ll:00AM 2nd MONDAY PFLAG 101 6:30 PM Fellowship Congregational Church PFLAG General meeting with program 7:30 PM Fellowship Congregational Church Please accept our apologizes if your event or regularly scheduled activity is not listed in this issue of the Torch. GLBT and GLBT friendly organizations are invited to submit their events and regularly scheduled acti~Sties for publication. The deadline for the Winter issue of the Torch is Friday, November 1, 2002. Organizations are encouraged to use the insert included in this mailing. �4th MONDAY PFLAG Support Session 6:30 PM Fellowship Congregational Church _TUESDAYS Community of Hope 7:30 PM Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) Driver Training 1:00 - 4:00 PM RAIN Office 221 S Nogales WEDNESDAYS Diversity Christian Fellowship Worship 7:00 PM Lambda AA 7:00 PM Unit3., Center THURSDAYS Emotions Anonymous Community of Hope 7:00 PM 3rd THURSDAY Gay Veterans of America 7:00 PM Unib’ Center SATURDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous Community of Hope 7:30 PM Lambda AA Unity Center 5:30 PM Narcotics Anon.~auous Community of Hope 11:00 PM 2nd SATURDAY Dignity / Integrib, Worship 5:00 PM St, Dunstan’s CALENDAR OF THE DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2003 Tulsa’s Celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender and Allied Community presented by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights in partnership with organizations and bus#~esses creating legal equali,ty and social acceptance for the GLBT and allied communiO, CELEBRATE, SAVE LIVES & EDUCATEI Have fun and help make it happen! DO YOU HAVE AN OP1NION ON WHO SHOULD BE THE GRAND MARSHAL(S) ? We want to hear from you, Do you have ideas? Give of yourself and help make Diversity Celebration 2003 another success! email TOHR at community@tohr.org or call 918.743.4297 and become a part of Oklahoma’s largest pride event Diversi O, Celebration 2003! center ~ S MEMORIAL tulsa oklahornans a program of for human rights TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER / THE TOHR PRIDE STORE ,2I~4 S MEMORIAL / OPEN: 6-9 PM M-F & 12-9 PM SATURDAYR_ SUNDAYS. o Tulsa Area Primetimers; 2nd Sunday; 4:00 PM * ® ~ Sooner State Rodeo Association (SSRA); 2nd Sunday; 4:00 PM Driller Bears: 3rd Sunday every other month; 2:00 PM Genesis Ministries; every Sunday; 10:30 AM MONDAYS Soulforce in Oklahonut; 1 st & 3rd; 6:00 PM TUESDAYS ~ Primetimers Board meeting; ]st Tuesday; ?:00 PM o TOHR Board meeting; 2nd Tuesday; 6:00 PM ~ H.O.P.E. AnonymousHIVTesting; 6:00-8:00 PM WEDNESDAYS Gender Outreach OK Drop-in Day; 7:00 PM ~ Rainbow Families; 1 st & 3rd Wednesdays; 7:00 PM THURSDAYS ® Generations Connection; 1st & 3rd Thurs; 7:00 PM ~ TOHR’s Capital Campaign; the t~yramid Project, Steering Committee Mtgs; call 743-4297 for dates and times ® Center Cinema; movies for everyone; 3rd Thursday; 7:00 PM Bride of Frankenstein in Oct. / Planes, Trains & Automobiles in Nov. and A Christmas Story in December. FRIDAYS o Lesbian Connection Women’s Movie Night; 7:00 PM SATURDAY,S Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A). Board meeting; 1st Saturday; 4:00 PM * T.U.L.S.A. general meeting; tst Saturday; 5:00 PM * ~ H.O.P.E. AnonymousHIVTesting; 4:00-7:00 PM Gender Outreach OK Meeting; 2rid Saturday; 7:00 PM Please contact TOHR at 743-4297 or communiO~@tohr.org ifyour organization or group would like to meet in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. Feast with Friends to be held Sept. 21 Elton John AIDS Foundation helps out The Tulsa Area Chapter of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will hold it’s annual Feast with Friends Fundraiser on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 PM. "Just Desserts" will take place at the University of Tulsa’s Allen Chapman Activity Center in the Great Hall. A lavish dessert buffet, as well as a silent auction, awaits guest and patrons. This event is free and open to the public with donations accepted at the door. Proceeds will continue the work of HIV prevention education in the Tulsa Public Schools. In the last year, the Tulsa Chapter has reached over 4,000 Tulsa area students with face to face displays of the Quilt and HIV/AIDS prevention education. For ~e past ~ne ye~s, ~e T~sa AIDS Walk has brou~t toge~er ~o~ of people ~ raise mon~, and aw~eness for HW and AIDS. Join ~e 10~ ~ual Tulsa AIDS Walk ~ Vetoes P~k, Octo~r 5~ at 9:00 AM. A~ ~e Walk stick ~o~d for cl~g ~emonies ~d enjoy local music, g~d f~d ~d friends. Honor lov~ ones liv~g wi~ HIV/AIDS or who have p~s~ away by tang pm ~ o~ Tree of Remembr~ce. T~s is yo~ oppo~W to make a ~ff~ence ~ ~e fight for life. You c~ pick up yo~ Spo~or sh~t at Se Tdsa Gay, ~sbi~, Bi & Tr~gender (GLBT) Co~iW Cent~, 2114 S Memori~. ~natiom will be ~cre~ by 50% wi~ match~g doll~ ~ou~ ~e g~erosity of ~e Elan Jo~ AIDS Fo~dation. Call 749-6956 for more i~o. �Tulsa GLBT & HIV/AIDS community wod,, s together to reach out with care. According to estimates, one in ten Tulsa Hispanic males are HIV positive - a high number. Tulsa GLBT & HIV/AIDS community leaders recently met to begin discussions on possible avenues of education, prevention and support for those affected with HIV/AIDS and GLBT issues within the Hispanic community. TOHR Board member Greg Gatewood attended the meeting. As a result, TOHR is now beginning the process of translation of educational and marketing materials in a continuing effort to reach Hispanic individuals who are Gay, Lesbian, Bi or Transgender~ TOHR will also continue to work with HIV/ AIDS organizations to provide free anonymous testing at the Tulsa GLBT Commtmity Center. September meeting at Tulsa GLBT Community Center The September Tulsa Police Department Race Relations Committee meeting was held at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The TPD Race Relations Committee deals with minority issues including sexual orientation. TOt-IR Board member, Kerry Lewis, secured the meeting location with the committee in an effort to educate the TPD on GLBT issues. TOHR Board members gave a short educational presentation to committee members on the GLBT community as well as suggestions on possible ways to work together. The TPD Race Relations Committee includes the TPD Chief and Deputy Chief, officers dealing with hate crimes and representatives of minority communities including AfricanAmerican, Hispanic, Asian and GLBT groups. the Pyramid Project TOHR’s Capital Campaign, the Pyramid Project, has a purpose of raising funds to purchase and sustain a permanent, visible presence and safe and affn-ming home for the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender Community Center. The campaign is well on the way to it’s goal. The TOHR Board of Directors and Pb’Tamid Project steering committee would like to thank the GLBT allied community for contributing over $200,000 to date. That’s 1/5 of the goal! , While we work on the goal for a permanent home, the existing Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 2114 S Memorial, serves the purpose. You’re invited to visit the center and discover the difference you can make immediately with your time or contribution to the Equality Fund, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights - a mission for you! TOHR’s mission of legal equality and social acceptance through advocacy, education, leadership and unity is for you - a member of the GLBT allied community. TOHR works for the entire community through it’s many mission oriented programs, all funded through donations and completely volunteer based, with no part-time or full-time paid staff. TOHR programs for the community are: o .Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Communi .ty Center - 2114 S Memorial. Six years old and thefocalpoint for the GLBT community. See pages 1 and 5 for more information. o Diversity Celebration - Tulsa’s annual celebration of the G~, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender and allied community. Presented by TOHR to celebrate, save lives and educate - something for everyone. ~, Tulsa GLBT Information Line - 918-743-4297 is the number for information, referrals and more. ~ TQHR Pride Store - Located in the Center, the store is the place in Tulsa for pride merchandise. ~ _Nancy. McDonald Rainbow Libr&~ - Located in the Center with over 3,500 rifles for check-out. ~ _Queer CyberCafe - Located in the Center -free internet access for all in the community. Diversity Celebration 2002: Tulsa’s celebration of the GLB T allied community was a success thanks to you. Three expressed purposes sum up Tulsa’s annual celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender (GLBT) & Allied community Diversity Celebration. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) presents Oklahoma’s largest pride events to celebrate, save lives and educate. The events celebrate and uni~, the GLBT allied community. Progress has been made in the struggle for equality. This is the rime of year we remember how it all started - and what more we must do to achieve equality. Diversity Celebration saves lives by reaching out to those within the GLBT eommunity - but forced in the closet due to societal pressures. Friends, family, religious institutions mad government sometimes try to convince closeted individuals they are less than equal. Diversity Celebration shows those in the closet they don’t have to live in fear. Most importantly, the week of events educates the public on the need for equality regard- ~ Advocates in Action - working for legal equality with the leaders of Tulsa. ® Rainbow Families - a TOHR Partner Program for GLBT individuals and couples with children. o Generations Connection - a TOHR Partner Program for seniors. See page 8 for more information. ® ~nd Sunda_~ - a TOHR Partner Program for GLBT young adults with an emphasis on advocacy. less 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 ~vhile we all may be different - we all want and deserve the same thing equality Diversity Celebration 2002 celebrated, saved lives and educated thanks to the dedication and hard work of the steering committee, sponsors, and the community.. An estimated 7,500 individuals participated in the various events - proof the events accomplished the purposes of celebrating, saving lives and educating. Space does not permit a list of everyone involved - but please know your fmancial resources, hours of volunteer work and yes, your sacrifices, are worthwhile and greatly appreciated. Without any of you, it simply would not get done. Thank you. Greg Gatewood Chair, Diversity Celebration 2002 and for the TOHR Board ofDirectors (Continuedfront page 1) Gay Days at the Fair FRIDAY; OCTOBER 4 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts play the Oklahoma Stage at 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) encourages all in the GLBT allied community to go out to the fair and support the first "Gay Days" at the Tulsa State Fair. If you haven’t been to the fair in a while, then get out and "come out" - you’ll have a great time and the people watching is fantastic. (not an opinion, but simply a fac0 The TOHR Pride Store in the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Memorial, is the place to get your T-shirt, bracelet, necklace, cap, etc. before you head out to "G~’ Days" at the fair. See you at the TOHR Pride Store and then the Tulsa State Fair for "Gay Days" Saturday, September 29th and Friday, October 4th. �(Continued from page 3) (Continuedfrom page 3) Productive summer leads to roadmap for FY2003 The board also completed the substantial task of revising the organization’s bylaws. The revised bylaws were approved by the TOHR membership in August. In short, the new bylaws changed the organization’s method of operation from an association to a corporate model, and established a new fiscal year that begins on October 1st. (See story on new bylaws on page 3). Finally, we hope you enjoy tiffs first issue of the Torch - TOHR’s new quarterly newsletter for the entire GLBT community in northeast Oklahoma. The Torch is a renewed effort to communicate with you and receive your feedback concerning TOHR and is a companion to the P3wamid Project News, our newsletter focusing on the progress of the TOHR capital campaign. TOHR Board ofDirectors (Contim~edfrom page 1) Emphasis on Advocacy learned to encourage other major Tulsa employers to follow suit." And what about equal rights and legal protection for our communib’ within the City of Yulsa’s ordinances regarding discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations? "That’s another matter altogether," Ortolani said. "We would like to help educate members of the Cib" Council and the mayor’s office on important GLBT issues and eventually, encourage them to take action." In August, members of the Advocacy Committee met with top aides of Tulsa Mayor Bill LaFortune, the leadership of the Tulsa Housing Authority, and the administrations of several area universities to discuss equal rights and protection for GLBT citizens. Unless changes are made, America’s 59tu largest city (in terms of media markets) will be surpassed by dozens of much smaller communities that have chosen to extend equal rights and protection to GLBT citizens. New & Improved by-laws approved Here’s a summao’ of some of the major bylaw changes: The organization’s new fiscal year wi!! begin on October 1st. There will be two groups of members: 1) Board Members and 2) Contributing Members, Contributing Members will vote on changes in membership dues and bylaw revisions affecting membership fights. All other decisions will be made by the Board of Directors. ® Nominations for members of the Board of Directors will be submitted to Contributing Members by the Board Development Committee 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting (first Tuesday in October). ~ Nominations for the members of the Board of Directors may be submitted by Contributing Members at least 14 days prior to the Annual Meeting by a petition to the SecretaD’ that is signed by at least 10 members. ~ Nominations for Board Members may not be made from the floor at the Annual Meeting. ~ All members will vote on nominations for the Board of Directors at the Annual Mtg. Officers will be elected by the Board of Directors at the first board meeting after the Annual Meeting. (Contributing members are those who have paid annual dues.) Other bylaw revisions addressed standing committees, entering into contracts, indemnification, and conflict of interest. Full-text copies of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) revised bylaws are available free of charge at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center at 2114 Memorial Drive. TOHR Annual Meeting 7:00 PM / Tuesday, October 8 Tulsa GLBT Community Center PFLA G Muskogee 3531 E 93rd Street South Muskogee, OK 74403 Join PFLAG Muskogee; the Ist Monday of each month 6:00 PM Muskogee Public Library; 800 W Okmulgee Avenue Email us at PFLAG4Muskogee@aoLcom National Coming Out Day is an international event which gives gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GTBT) people the opportuni~" to "come out" to others about their sexuali~’. It also provides a means of increasing the visibilit?; of gay people. The first National Coming Out Day was held on October 11, 1988. This date was chosen for the annual event in commemoration of the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It also marks the anniversa~, of the first visit of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Washington, D. C. Many communities and college campuses sponsor activities such as dances, film festivals, workshops, literature booths, and rallies on National Coming Out Day Tulsans can do their part in this years National Coming Out Day. Simply stop by the TOHR Pride Store, located in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 2114 S Memorial and pick up a bumper sticker or T-shirt. Then slap that sticker on your car or wear that T-shirt. Come outl It’s what you should do. Period. �TOHR Board of Directors to be presented and elected Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) will hold its annual meeting to elect the incoming Board of Directors on: October 8, 2002 7:30 PM .Tulsa GLBT Commu.nity Center 21!4 S Memorial The Board Development Committee presents t he following nominees to the 2003 & 2004 TOHR Board of Directors: Ellen Averill Ellen works for the Public Relations department of Williams Companies. Jason Caniglia Jason is Director of Development for the OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Stillwater, OK. Kelly Carter Cindy is a Quality Control Inspector with a Transportation Company in Broken Arrow, OK. Thom Golden Thorn is the managing editor of Oklahoma Magazine. Pat Hobbs Pat is Chief Financial Officer of Long Term Care Authority, Tulsa, OK. The following individuals currently serve as TOHR Board members and will remain for 2003. ,Ray Chance Ray is a Technical Assistant with American Airlines, Tulsa, OK. Greq Gatewood Greg is a Tulsa, OK based free-lance graphic and residential designer, Michelle Hoffman Miche!le is Executive Director of the Center for Health Care Concepts, Tulsa, OK. Kerrg Lewis President Emeritus Kerr), serves as legal counsel for TOHR and is a partner of Rhodes, Heimonymous, Jones, Tucker &Gable, Tulsa, OK. Brent Ortolani Brent is Director of Public Relations of Rogers State Universit3.’ (RSU), Claremore, OK. Melissa Renee Melissa is a Tulsa, OK based commercial pilot with American Airlines. Nominations to the TOHR Board of Directors may be made by Contributing members (individuals with paid dues)at least 14 days prior to the annual meeting by a petition to the Secretar3, that is signed by 10 contributing members in support of the nomination. Please see the article on page 3, New and Improved, for additional election processes. You are invited to the TOHR annual meeting. The TOHR annual meeting will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at the Tulsa Gay’, Lesbian, Bi, & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Me~ modal at 7:30 PM. Generations Connection, .a TOHR Partner Program, address issues of the elderly GLB T community ® At least one to three million Americans over 65 years of age are gay, lesbian, or bisexual The number and proportion of GLBT elders will increase significantly over the next few decades, along with the overall elder population. By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older. Roughly four million will be GLB. About five percent of elder women, and four percent of elder men, have never married in their lifetime. It is likely that man3’ of them are gay or lesbian and that many GLBT people are not counted I this statistic because the)," 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 elec. torate is 65 years and older. The population estimates above do not include transgender people because there are no national date available on transgender people in the U.S.. 0L U NTE E R President George W. Bush has encouraged all Americans to make a difference in the next few years and volunteer in your community. The GLBT a!lied community sometimes does not get along with current administration, however, this is an area where W. and everyone should agree. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) is a volunteer based non-profit organization. There are no part-time or full-time paid employees. All TOHR programs for the community rely on the community’ to secure lega! equali~’ and social acceptance. Here’s a few examples of how you can do your part and be a part Tulsa’s largest GLBT organization. Advocates in Actior~: TOHR is working with city and local officials and businesses in order to obtain the mission of legal equality and social acceptance. S__t0re & More: Do you have retail experience? Like to help people? The TOHR Pride Store can use your expertise. Volunteers operate the store and answer the Tulsa GLBT Information Line and get a 10% discount off purchases! We work with your schedule to use your valuable time wisely. Bar-Fly-R: Spread the word on TOHR programs and upcoming activities and events - and have some fun while doing it. Diversig, Celebration 2003: Tulsa’s annual celebration of the GLBT allied commtmib’ is nearly a year long process. Get involved with Oklahoma’s largest pride event - you’ll be glad you did! Simply stop by the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 2114 S !vlemorial, today, or call 743.4297 or email us at community@tohr.org to fred out how you can help. You’ll be giving back to your eommnni~" - and helping to secure legal equality, and social acceptance. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) is addressing these issues with "Generations Connections." The group was formerly known as GLBT Aging Generations, and is a TOHR partner program. Generations Connection is for individuals of all ages concerned with issues of aging GLBT generations. The group meetings are the 1 st and 3rd Thursdays at of the month at 7:00 PM at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The evening will feature a discussion about the needs of aging generations and the future course of action for this TOHR Partner Program designed to assist them. Refreshments and coffee will be served with donations accepted. For additional information, call the Tulsa GLBT Information Line at 918-743-4297 or Ms. Clare at 587-4669. � 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 Play pool Tulsa GLBT Community Center offers FREE pool every weeknight! 6-9 PM 2114 S Memorial The Quest for Equality! Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights has worked for equality for the Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Transgender (GLBT) community of NE Oklahoma for 22 years. See page 3 for related story Rainbow Families GLBT parent group provides support and activities for adults and their children. the TORCH FALL 2002 tulsa oklahomans for human rights quarterly news / volume one / issue one GAY DAYS at the Tulsa State Fair! You may have never thought the Tulsa State Fair would have "Gay Days" - and officially you’re right, but there’s no better way to make it "Gay Days" than with these two concerts! "Gay Days" at the Tulsa State Fair are: SUNDAY; SEPTEMBER 29 - the Village People will be performing on the Oklahoma stage at 7:00 PM. (Continued on page 6, see GAY DAYS) EMPHASIS ON ADVOCACY TOHR is educating Tulsa city leaders on important GLBT issues and encouraging them to take actions to improve More than 200 cities and towns across the U.S. include sexual orientation and/or gender identity in their employment and housing non-discrimination ordinances. Tulsa is not one of them. That’s why TOHR has placed a renewed emphasis on education and advocacy on behalf of its members and the GLBT community. TOHR recently established a new Advocacy Comrnittee. The committee’s first order of business: to determine which employers in the Tulsa area include sexual orientation and/or gender identity in their employment non-discrimination policies or offer domestic partnership benefits to their employees. But perhaps more importantly, the committee also plans to discover which major Tulsa employers have not adopted such policies. "The good news is that many companies with branches in Tulsa have policies protecting the GLBT community," said Brent Ortolani, committee chair. "We plan to find out why they decided to adopt those policies and how they were able to gain management approval, then apply what we’ve (Continued on page 7, see EMPHASIS ON ADVOCACY) a home for ALL 6 years old and growing, the Tulsa GLBT Community Center provides something for everyone. The Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, a program of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), provides not only a visiblle, physical presence of & for the Tulsa/NE Oklahoma GLBT community - it also, and importantly so, provides leaders and role models, allies and mentors, partnerships and friends - for the entire GLBT community. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center exists to form commou ground - not only between the GLBT and non-glbt communities but also for the GLBT community itself. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is the one place in town that accepts everyone - young adults to seniors and everyone in between. Thousands come through the doors of the Tulsa GLBT Community Center on an annual basis. Here are a few of the reasons why: Young adults who feel isolated have a placeto feet they belong while having positive GLBT role models. Community organizations have a place to meet and call home. Countless individuals use the center as a gathering or meeting point for friends and allies. TOHR is helping to build a community free of boundaries set out of differences or apprehension. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is one of the best ways to build that community - by providing a home for all in the community. All in the community are welcome and encouraged to use and support the Tulsa GLBT Community Center - forming common ground while building a stronger GLBT community. tulsa gay, lesbian, bi & transgender community center 2114 S MEMORIAL a program of tulsa oklahomans for human rights Visltors to the Tulsa GLBT Community Center consider checking out a book from the Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library (above) while (below) TOHR President Brent Ortolani practices his skills. Free pool is available every evening. The TOHR Board of Directors would like to thank each end every member of the Equality Fund and all Contributing members for supporting the work of TOHR through advocacy, education, leadership and unity. Equality Fund donors provide a home for the GLBT community - the Tulsa GLBT Community Center - a home for all GLBT and allied individuals and organizations. Equality Fund donors help secure legal equality and social acceptance for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Trensgender & allied community of Northeast Oklahoma. tulsa oklahomans for human rights Equality Fund Fundraising tomorrow’s equality today LEADERSHIP COUNCIL $1,200+ annually / $100+ monthly Anonymous Mark Argo & David Rosebeary Mark Bonney & Philipe Au Dan Burnstein & Martin Martinez Larry David the Gill Foundation Kerry Lewis Joe & Nancy McDonald Rick Martin & Daniel Schneider Dennis Neill & John Southard Brant Ortolani & Steve Aberson J.J. Stogsdill & Alan Oktay Kaye Smith Sue Welch & Marcy Smith Van Wilde Williams Companies SUSTAINING COUNCIL $600+ annually / $50+ monthly Karl Cooke Anna Dodwell & Connie McCarley Barbara & Bruce Langhus Boofy Flint Seay Cynthia Quick & Vicky Brown Tim Williams 25/25 $300+ annually / $25+ monthly Blake Rider Jonathan Stanley CENTER FRIENDS $120+ annually/$10+ monthly George Baremore Teresa Barnard & Tamara Thompson Fred Bassett Greg Davis Consulting, Inc. Michael Eslick & John Myers Melissa Fell & Travis Anderson D.A. Smotherman TOHR CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS $30+ annually L.B. Amos Elise & Arthur Anderson Anonymous Shelton Baker Bradley Burdette-Banks Wil Bruner Ray Chance Rick Ducey Erich Fillmore Jim Firth Rick Fortner Greg Gatewood Bret Guillet Gregg Hillier Michelle Hoffman & Heather Harp Rick Hollingsworth & John Voegele Greg Johnston Peg Jones Carey Kilpatrick & Royal Ward Lindy Kroenert Lament Lindstrom & Devre Jackson Russ McCarty John McConnell Laurie McCormick Liz McNamara Gerald Miller Barbara Mitchell Tom Neal David Nickell Robert Odle Nancy O’Neil Chuck Parsons Chuck Pearce & Gary Meadows the Purser Family Jim Queen & Rueben Garcia Melissa Renee Keith Rickman John Rudy Rick Snyder A. Patricia Spurgin & Carrie Fleharty Clark Taylor Shelly Urbonas Mary Waidner Fred Welch Lauren Whitman & Shelley Curtis Murrell B. Wilmoth Martin Wing Sharmilee Worley Please accept our apologizes if your name is not listed as a donor or contributing member and it should. We are currently installing a new database system. Please notify TOHR at 743-4297 to report discrepancies and/or additions. Thank you for you support of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Progress is being made in the struggle for equality for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Trensgender (GLBT) individuals, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) has been fighting for equality and offering support to Tulsa and Oklahoma’s GLBT community, their family and friends for more than 20 years. As Tulsa and Oklahoma supports equsiity, it grows as a city and state, improves the weft-being of a significant portion of its population and increases its attractiveness to business and younger generations. Advocacy, Education, Leadership & Unity the TORCH published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-743-4297 (phone) / 918-384-0108 (fax) tohr.org email: community@tohr.org Editor Greg Oatewood ................. ggatewood@tohr.org Writers and Contributors Greg Gatewood ................. ggatewood@tohr.org Kerry Lewis ........................... klewis@tohr.org Michelle Hoffman ............... mhoffrnan@lohr.org Brant Ortolani ...................... bortolani@tohr.org Office location Tulsa GLBT Comrnunity Center 2114 S Memorial Tulsa, OK 74129 TOHR Board of Directors President Brent Ortolani ...................... bortolani@tohr.org 1st Vice President, Open 2nd Vice President, Open Secretary Wil Bruner ........................... wbruner@tohr.org Treasurer (acting) Kerry Lewis ............................ klewis@tohr.org President Emeritus Kerry Lewis ............................ klewis@tohr.org Director of Fundraising/Event Greg Gatewood ................. ggatewood@tohr.org Director of Board Development Michelle Hoffman ............... mhoffman@tohr.org Director of Volunteers Ray Chance .......................... rohance@tohr.org Director of Gender Outreach Melissa Renee ........................ mrenee@tohr.org TOHR’s Capital Campaign the Pyramid Project pyramidprojeet.org Co-Chairs Kerry Lewis & Sue Welch Committee Members Theresa Bernard, Mark Bonney, Marc Frieden, Greg Gatewood, David Hoot, Rick Martin, Brent Ortolani, Daniel Schneider, Marcy Smith and Tim Williams TOHR is a 501(c)3 organization operated completely through donations and un-paid volunteers, Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of U.S. tax law. The Torch, a publication of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Inc. is published quarterly (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer) with an estimated annual readership of 10,000. Subscription rates are paid contributing member dues of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). Advertising rates are: business card: $25/issue; I/4 page: $50/issue; 1/2 page: $75/issue and full page; $100/issue, A 25% discounted rate is available with a paid annual advertising plan. The Torch is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part except by permission obtained by contacting TOHR directly, Credit must be given to TOHR. The views of the Torch are expressed in editorial only. Views expressed in letters to the editor and other submissions are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the board of directors, contributing members or editors or leadership of TOHR. The Torch reserves the right to edit or reject any material submitted for publication. The Torch and/or TOHR is not responsible for damages due to typographical errors. Advertisements designed and created for publication in the Torch remain the property of TOHR. The Torch and/or TOHR cannot be responsible for claims by advertisers. The use of the name or likeness of a person or entity in the Torch in advertising or editorial content does not imply any particular sexual orientation or political affiliation. Copyright 2002, TOHR. tulsa oklahomans for human rights NEWS Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) works to secure legal equality and social acceptance for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered (GLBT) and allied community in Northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership, and unity. TOHR Board Report LEADERSHIP Strategic planning provides roadmap for TOHR in 2003 Summer was a busy and productive time for the Board of Directors of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). After a highly successfully Diversity Celebration in June, which featured the largest Pride Parade and Diversity Festival ever, the Board of Directors turned to more serious issues: a strategic planning and budgeting process for the next fiscal year and major revisions of the organization’s bylaws. One of the nation’s top non-profit management consultants, Dr. Carol Barbeito, president of CLB Associates of Denver, Colo., led the strategic planning and budgeting process. During a three-day visit to Tulsa, Dr. Barbeito conducted a board retreat and presided over meetings of the TOHR Strategic Planning Council and Human Resources Committee. Dr. Barbeito’s leadership was partially underwritten by the Gill Foundation (and your generous donations!) During the retreat, we reviewed and revised the TOHR mission statement (stated above). In addition, members of the board presented detailed status reports on each component of the organization (governance, financial management, programming, and others.) After the retreat, the board spent the rest of the summer developing goals and objectives for incorporation into TOHR’s first comprehensive Annual Plan. The new 2003 Annual Plan with accompanying budget was approved by the board of directors at its monthly meeting in September. The result: a well-planned and detailed roadmap for 2003. The Annual Plan calls for the development of operating policies and procedures, strict budget discipline (with reserve funds), annual audited financial statements, enhancement of board and committee personnel, fundraising plans and goals, and a new emphasis on advocacy on behalf of our community. The overall intent of the plan is to strengthen the organization and secure its future in Tulsa. In addition to the Annual Plan, the board designated broad, long-range goals through 2005. (Continued on page 7, see PRODUCTIVE SUMMER) We hope you enjoy this first issue of the Torch - TOHR’s new quarterly newsletter for the entire GLBT community in Northeast Oklahoma. The Torch is a renewed effort to communicate with you and receive your feedback concerning TOHR and is a companion to the Pyramid Project News, our newsletter focusing on the progress of the TOHR capital campaign. the Quest for Equality & Acceptance TOHR has 22 years of experience to lead the way Tulsa is an extremely giving and caring community. But there is one diverse element of our society, that must struggle for acceptance. True equally, remains elusive for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) individuals in the Tulsa/NE Oklahoma area. Many still live their lives in secrecy and fear. Young adults and adults alike must cope daily in a world that largely does not understand or accept a very basic part of who they are. Fortunately, progress is being made. For more than 20 years, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), has been fighting for equality and offering support to Tulsa’s GLBT community, their families and friends. As Tulsa supports equality, it grows as a city, improves the well-being of a significant portion of its population and increases its attractiveness to business and younger generations. TOHR works for legal equally and social acceptance for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) and allied community in Northeast Oklahoma through advocacy, education, leadership and unity. TOHR relies on you as a member of the GLBT allied community to be a part of the social change that is the mission of TOHR. Equality Fund donors and Contributing Members play a vital role in achieving the mission. Donors and members provide the necessary, funds to operate mission related programs that will eventually achieve the mission. Thank you for your support of TOHR. Michelle Hoffman, Director of Board Development, revises TOHR by-lanw at one of two Cyber Café locations in the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Tranagender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Memorial. The Cyber Café is in high demand every night at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. NEW & IMPROVED! TOHR members approve major by-law revision Mention the word "bylaws" and most people will quickly nod off. But a well-planned and executed set of bylaws is the backbone of an organization – and the key to its successful and smooth operation. Last spring, the TOHR board of directors began re-examining the organization’s bylaws in an attempt to guide its growth with a clear set of operational guidelines. After several months of hard work, the board presented the revised bylaws to members at the monthly membership meeting in August. At that meeting, members presented several new amendments to the bylaws and voted 20-1 for their approval. "We were gratified to see the tremendous interest in the bylaws on the part of our members," said Michelle Hoffman, the member of TOHR’s board of directors who led the bylaw revision process. "It showed us they really care about the organization and its future." "Basically, the revisions took TOHR from an association to a corporate model." Michelle Hoffman Director of Board Development The changes to the bylaws were fairly substantial, Hoffman said. "Basically, the revisions took TOHR from an association to a corporate model, The revisions put the board in a much better position to make important decisions and take timely action. They also better prepare the organization to operate a major capital fundraising campaign, provide needed services to the community, and eventually maintain a million-dollar facility and endowment." (Continued on page 7, see NEW & IMPROVED) SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY CALENDAR tulsa oklahomans for human rights SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15 Women’s T-Dance "Celebrating the Diversity of Women" benefiting TOHR’s Capital Campaign - the Pyramid Project 3:00 – 7:00 PM Greenwood Cultural Center MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16 TPD Race Relations Committee meeting Tulsa GLBT Community Center 12:00 PM 2114 S Memorial Drive SEPTEMBER 18-22 U.S. Conference on AIDS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Feast with Friends "Just Desserts" benefiting the Names Project - Tulsa 7:30 PM University of Tulsa Allen Chapman Activity Center MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Say No to Hate Coalition meeting 3:45 PM Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S Harvard TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Diversity Celebration 2002 planning mtg. 6:00 PM Tulsa GLBT Community Center 2114 S Memorial OCTOBER – DATE TBA TULSA CARES "Women with HIV Fall Retreat" Location & Time TBA TUESDAY OCTOBER 1 Strategies for Prevention of Harassment Against Children based on race, religion, gender, ability, sexual orientation and image. FREE workshop for Administrator, Counselors and Teachers. American Red Cross 10151 E 11th Street THURSDAY & FRIDAY; OCTOBER 3 & 4 State HIV Conference OKC, OK THURSDAY-SUNDAY OCTOBER 3-6 10th Annual New Genre Festival Nightingale Theatre 1416 E 4th Street SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 10th Annual Tulsa AIDS Walk 9:00 AM Veterans Park 18th & Boulder Call 749-6956 for more information SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 the Tiara Party - wearing of Tiara’s strongly encouraged benefiting HRC Tulsa 8:00 PM 10:00 PM judging 4107 S New Haven $25 min donation at the door TUESDAY OCTOBER 8 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Annual Meeting 7:30 PM Tulsa GLBT Community Center 2114 S Memorial Drive FRIDAY OCTOBER 11 National Coming Out Day What can you do - Come Out! THURSDAY OCTOBER 17 Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2003 Kick-off party Play-Mor Lounge FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 OML 2003 Bar tour around town & Uniform Ball Silver Star 1565 S Sheridan Road SATURDAY OCTOBER 19 OML 2003 OML 2003 Contest & Black & Blue Ball CW’S 1729 S Memorial Drive SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 OML 2003 Victory Brunch CW’S 1729 S Memorial Drive SAT / FRI / SAT OCTOBER 19, 25 & 27 Tulsa Opera’s La Boheme Chapman Music Hall Tulsa PAC 918-587-4811 for tickets TUESDAY OCTOBER 29 TEAM OK-USA leaves for the Gay Games in Sydney, Australia THURSDAY OCTOBER 31 HALLOWEEN 2002! TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5 Election Day - Vote! MONDAY NOVEMEBER 11 Veterans Day THURS / FRI / SAT NOV. 22 / 23 / 24 OUT-OK Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival Location & time TBA benefiting TOHR’s Capital Campaign - the Pyramid Project SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24 "An Evening of Giving" benefiting non- profit agencies & H.O.P.E. Promenade Mall 41st & Yale Call 834-8378 for tickets ($5) Everv single week in the Tulsa GLBT, allied community SUNDAYS Community of Hope Worship 6:00 PM Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation Worship 11:00 AM Diversity Christian Fellowship Worship 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM Fellowship Congregational Church Church school; 9:30 & Worship 10:30 AM MCC United Worship 11:00AM St. Jerome’s Holy Eucharist 11:00AM MONDAYS Council Oak Men’s Chorale (COMC) and Women of Council Oak Rehearsal 6:50 PM All Souls Unitarian Church Anonymous HIV Testing; H.O.P.E. Clinic 6:00-8:00 PM Lambda League 7:00 PM bowling Riverlanes 2nd MONDAY PFLAG 101 6:30 PM Fellowship Congregational Church PFLAG General meeting with program 7:30 PM Fellowship Congregational Church Please accept our apologizes if your event or regularly scheduled activity is not listed in this issue of the Torch. GLBT and GLBT friendly organizations are invited to submit their events and regularly scheduled activities for publication. The deadline for the Winter issue of the Torch is Friday, November 1, 2002. Organizations are encouraged to use the insert included in this mailing. OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2002 4th MONDAY PFLAG Support Session 6:30 PM Fellowship Congregational Church TUESDAYS AA Community of Hope 7:30 PM Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) Driver Training 1:00 - 4:00 PM RAIN Office 221 S Nogales WEDNESDAYS Diversity Christian Fellowship Worship 7:00 PM Lambda AA 7:00 PM Unity Center THURSDAYS Emotions Anonymous Community of Hope 7:00 PM 3rd THURSDAY Gay Veterans of America 7:00 PM Unity Center SATURDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous Community of Hope 7:30 PM Lambda AA Unity Center 5:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous Community of Hope 11:00 PM 2nd SATURDAY Dignity / Integrity Worship 5:00 PM St, Dunstan’s DIVERSITY CELEBRATION 2003 Tulsa’s Celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender and Allied Community presented by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights in partnership with organizations and businesses creating legal equality and social acceptance for the GLBT and allied community CELEBRATE, SAVE LIVES & EDUCATE! Have fun and help make it happen! DO YOU HAVE AN OPINION ON WHO SHOULD BE THE GRAND MARSHAL(S)? We want to hear from you. Do you have ideas? Give of yourself and help make Diversity Celebration 2003 another success! email TOHR at community@tohr.org or call 918.743.4297 and become a part of Oklahoma’s largest pride event - Diversity Celebration 2003! CALENDAR OF THE tulsa gay, lesbian, bi & transgender community center 2114 S MEMORIAL a program of tulsa oklahomans for human rights TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER / THE TOHR PRIDE STORE 2114 S MEMORIAL / OPEN: 6-9 PM M-F & 12-9 PM SATURDAYS SUNDAYS - Tulsa Area Primetimers; 2nd Sunday; 4:00 PM - Sooner State Rodeo Association (SSRA); 2nd Sunday; 4:00 PM - Driller Bears: 3rd Sunday every other month; 2:00 PM - Genesis Ministries; every Sunday; 10:30 AM MONDAYS - Soulforce in Oklahoma; 1st & 3rd; 6:00 PM TUESDAYS - Primetimers Board meeting; 1st Tuesday; 7:00 PM - TOHR Board meeting; 2nd Tuesday; 6:00 PM - H.O.P.E. Anonymous HIV Testing; 6:00-8:00 PM WEDNESDAYS - Gender Outreach OK Drop-in Day; 7:00 PM - Rainbow Families; 1 st & 3rd Wednesdays; 7:00 PM THURSDAYS - Generations Connection; 1st & 3rd Thurs; 7:00 PM - TOHR’s Capital Campaign; the Pyramid Project, Steering Committee Mtgs; call 743-4297 for dates and times - Center Cinema; movies for everyone; 3rd Thursday; 7:00 PM Bride of Frankenstein in Oct. / Planes, Trains & Automobiles in Nov. and A Christmas Story in December. FRIDAYS - Lesbian Connection Women’s Movie Night; 7:00 PM SATURDAYS - Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A). Board meeting; 1st Saturday; 4:00 PM - T.U.L.S.A. general meeting; 1st Saturday; 5:00 PM - H.O.P.E. Anonymous HIV Testing; 4:00-7:00 PM - Gender Outreach OK Meeting; 2nd Saturday; 7:00 PM Please contact TOHR at 743-4297 or community@tohr.org if your organization or group would like to meet in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. "Just Desserts" Feast with Friends to be held Sept. 21 The Tulsa Area Chapter of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will hold it’s annual Feast with Friends Fundraiser on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 PM. "Just Desserts" will take place at the University of Tulsa’s Allen Chapman Activity Center in the Great Hall. A lavish dessert buffet, as well as a silent auction, awaits guest and patrons. This event is free and open to the public with donations accepted at the door. Proceeds will continue the work of HIV prevention education in the Tulsa Public Schools. In the last year, the Tulsa Chapter has reached over 4,000 Tulsa area students with face to face displays of the Quilt and HIV/AIDS prevention education. 10th Annual Tulsa AIDS Walk Elton John AIDS Foundation helps out For the past nine years, the Tulsa AIDS Walk has brought together thousands of people to raise money and awareness for HIV and AIDS. Join the 10th Annual Tulsa AIDS Walk in Veterans Park, October 5th at 9:00 AM. After the Walk, stick around for closing ceremonies and enjoy local music, good food and friends. Honor loved ones living with HIV/AIDS or who have passed away by taking part in our Tree of Remembrance. This is your opportunity to make a difference in the fight for life. You can pick up your Sponsor sheet at the Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Memorial. Donations will be increased by 50% with matching dollars through the generosity of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Call 749-6956 for more info. HISPANIC, HIV+ & GAY Tulsa GLBT & HIV/AIDS community works together to reach out with care. According to estimates, one in ten Tulsa Hispanic males are HIV positive - a high number. Tulsa GLBT & HIV/AIDS community leaders recently met to begin discussions on possible avenues of education, prevention and support for those affected with HIV/AIDS and GLBT issues within the Hispanic community. TOHR Board member Greg Gatewood attended the meeting. As a result, TOHR is now beginning the process of translation of educational and marketing materials in a continuing effort to reach Hispanic individuals who are Gay, Lesbian, Bi or Transgender. TOHR will also continue to work with HIV/AIDS organizations to provide free anonymous testing at the Tulsa GLBT Commtmity Center. TPD RACE RELATIONS September meeting at Tulsa GLBT Community Center The September Tulsa Police Department Race Relations Committee meeting was held at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The TPD Race Relations Committee deals with minority issues including sexual orientation. TOHR Board member, Kerry Lewis, secured the meeting location with the committee in an effort to educate the TPD on GLBT issues. TOHR Board members gave a short educational presentation to committee members on the GLBT community as well as suggestions on possible ways to work together. The TPD Race Relations Committee includes the TPD Chief and Deputy Chief, officers dealing with hate crimes and representatives of minority communities including African-American, Hispanic, Asian and GLBT groups. TOHR's Capital Campaign the Pyramid Project TOHR’s Capital Campaign, the Pyramid Project, has a purpose of raising funds to purchase and sustain a permanent, visible presence and safe and affirming home for the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender Community Center. The campaign is well on the way to it’s goal. The TOHR Board of Directors and Pyramid Project steering committee would like to thank the GLBT allied community for contributing over $200,000 to date. That’s 1/5 of the goal! While we work on the goal for a permanent home, the existing Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 2114 S Memorial, serves the purpose. You’re invited to visit the center and discover the difference you can make immediately with your time or contribution to the Equality Fund. THANK YOU TULSA! Diversity Celebration 2002: Tulsa’s celebration of the GLBT allied community was a success thanks to you. Three expressed purposes sum up Tulsa’s annual celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender (GLBT) & Allied community - Diversity Celebration. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) presents Oklahoma’s largest pride events to celebrate, save lives and educate. The events celebrate and unify the GLBT allied community. Progress has been made in the struggle for equality. This is the time of year we remember how it all started - and what more we must do to achieve equality. Diversity Celebration saves lives by reaching out to those within the GLBT community - but forced in the closet due to societal pressures. Friends, family, religious institutions and government sometimes try to convince closeted individuals they are less than equal. Diversity Celebration shows those in the closet they don’t have to live in fear. Most importantly, the week of events educates the public on the need for equality regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity. People fear what they don’t know. Diversity Celebration educates those who fear and hate by demonstrating that while we all may be different - we all want and deserve the same thing - equality Diversity Celebration 2002 celebrated, saved lives and educated thanks to the dedication and hard work of the steering committee, sponsors, and the community. An estimated 7,500 individuals participated in the various events - proof the events accomplished the purposes of celebrating, saving lives and educating. Space does not permit a list of everyone involved - but please know your fmancial resources, hours of volunteer work and yes, your sacrifices, are worthwhile and greatly appreciated. Without any of you, it simply would not get done. Thank you. Greg Gatewood Chair, Diversity Celebration 2002 and for the TOHR Board of Directors PROGRAMS for the COMMUNITY Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights - a mission for you! TOHR’s mission of legal equality and social acceptance through advocacy, education, leadership and unity is for you - a member of the GLBT allied community. TOHR works for the entire community through it’s many mission oriented programs, all funded through donations and completely volunteer based, with no part-time or full-time paid staff. TOHR programs for the community are: - Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center - 2114 S Memorial. Six years old and the focal point for the GLBT community. See pages 1 and 5 for more information. - Diversity Celebration - Tulsa’s annual celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender and allied community. Presented by TOHR to celebrate, save lives and educate - something for everyone. - Tulsa GLBT Information Line - 918-743-4297 is the number for information, referrals and more. - TOHR Pride Store - Located in the Center, the store is the place in Tulsa for pride merchandise. - Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library - Located in the Center with over 3,500 titles for check-out. - Queer CyberCafe - Located in the Center - free internet access for all in the community. - Advocates in Action - working for legal equality with the leaders of Tulsa. - Rainbow Families - a TOHR Partner Program for GLBT individuals and couples with children. - Generations Connection - a TOHR Partner Program for seniors. See page 8 for more information. - 2nd Sunday - a TOHR Partner Program for GLBT young adults with an emphasis on advocacy. (Continued from page 1) Gay Days at the Fair FRIDAY: OCTOBER 4 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts play the Oklahoma Stage at 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) encourages all in the GLBT allied community to go out to the fair and support the first "Gay Days" at the Tulsa State Fair. If you haven’t been to the fair in a while, then get out and "come out" - you’ll have a great time and the people watching is fantastic. (not an opinion, but simply a fact) The TOHR Pride Store in the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Memorial, is the place to get your T-shirt, bracelet, necklace, cap, etc. before you head out to "Gay Days" at the fair. See you at the TOHR Pride Store and then the Tulsa State Fair for "Gay Days" Saturday, September 29th and Friday, October 4th. (Continued from page 3) Productive summer leads to roadmap for FY2003 The board also completed the substantial task of revising the organization’s bylaws. The revised bylaws were approved by the TOHR membership in August. In short, the new bylaws changed the organization’s method of operation from an association to a corporate model, and established a new fiscal year that begins on October 1st. (See story on new bylaws on page 3). Finally, we hope you enjoy this first issue of the Torch – TOHR’s new quarterly newsletter for the entire GLBT community in northeast Oklahoma. The Torch is a renewed effort to communicate with you and receive your feedback concerning TOHR and is a companion to the Pyramid Project News, our newsletter focusing on the progress of the TOHR capital campaign. TOHR Board of Directors (Continued from page 1) Emphasis on Advocacy learned to encourage other major Tulsa employers to follow suit." And what about equal rights and legal protection for our community within the City of Tulsa’s ordinances regarding discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations? "That’s another matter altogether," Ortolani said. "We would like to help educate members of the City Council and the mayor’s office on important GLBT issues and eventually, encourage them to take action." In August, members of the Advocacy Committee met with top aides of Tulsa Mayor Bill LaFortune, the leadership of the Tulsa Housing Authority, and the administrations of several area universities to discuss equal rights and protection for GLBT citizens. Unless changes are made, America’s 59th largest city (in terms of media markets) will be surpassed by dozens of much smaller communities that have chosen to extend equal rights and protection to GLBT citizens. (Continuedfrom page 3) New & Improved by-laws approved Here’s a summary of some of the major by-law changes: - The organization’s new fiscal year will begin on October 1st. - There will be two groups of members: 1) Board Members and 2) Contributing Members. - Contributing Members will vote on changes in membership dues and bylaw revisions affecting membership fights. All other decisions will be made by the Board of Directors. - Nominations for members of the Board of Directors will be submitted to Contributing Members by the Board Development Committee 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting (first Tuesday in October). - Nominations for the members of the Board of Directors may be submitted by Contributing Members at least 14 days prior to the Annual Meeting by a petition to the Secretary that is signed by at least 10 members. - Nominations for Board Members may not be made from the floor at the Annual Meeting. - All members will vote on nominations for the Board of Directors at the Annual Mtg. - Officers will be elected by the Board of Directors at the first board meeting after the Annual Meeting. (Contributing members are those who have paid annual dues.) Other bylaw revisions addressed standing committees, entering into contracts, indemnification, and conflict of interest. Full-text copies of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) revised bylaws are available free of charge at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center at 2114 Memorial Drive. COMING OUT DAY! National Coming Out Day is an international event which gives gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GTBT) people the opportunity to "come out" to others about their sexuality. It also provides a means of increasing the visibility of gay people. The first National Coming Out Day was held on October 11, 1988. This date was chosen for the annual event in commemoration of the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It also marks the anniversary of the first visit of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Washington, D. C. Many communities and college campuses sponsor activities such as dances, film festivals, workshops, literature booths, and rallies on National Coming Out Day Tulsans can do their part in this years National Coming Out Day. Simply stop by the TOHR Pride Store, located in the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 2114 S Memorial and pick up a bumper sticker or T-shirt. Then slap that sticker on your car or wear that T-shirt. Come outl It’s what you should do. Period. TOHR Annual Meeting 7:00 PM / Tuesday, October 8 Tulsa GLBT Community Center PFLAG Muskogee 3531 E 93rd Street South Muskogee, OK 74403 Join PFLAG Muskogee; the 1st Monday of each month 6:00 PM Muskogee Public Library; 800 W Okmulgee Avenue Email us at PFLAG4Muskogee@aol.com ALL OVER THE RAINBOW! the TOHR PRIDE store 2114 S MEMORIAL MONDAY - FRIDAY: 6-9 PM SATURDAY: 12-9 PM the TORCH BACKDRAFT TOHR Annual Meeting Tuesday, October 8 7:30 PM; Tulsa GLBT Community Center 2114 S Memorial Agenda = Leadership TOHR Board of Directors to be presented and elected Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) will hold its annual meeting to elect the incoming Board of Directors on: October 8, 2002 7:30 PM Tulsa GLBT Community Center 21!4 S Memorial The Board Development Committee presents the following nominees to the 2003 & 2004 TOHR Board of Directors: Ellen Averill Ellen works for the Public Relations department of Williams Companies. Jason Caniglia Jason is Director of Development for the OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Stillwater, OK. Kelly Carter Cindy is a Quality Control Inspector with a Transportation Company in Broken Arrow, OK. Thom Golden Thorn is the managing editor of Okla-homa Magazine. Pat Hobbs Pat is Chief Financial Officer of Long Term Care Authority, Tulsa, OK. The following individuals currently serve as TOHR Board members and will remain for 2003. Ray Chance Ray is a Technical Assistant with American Airlines, Tulsa, OK. Greg Gatewood Greg is a Tulsa, OK based free-lance graphic and residential designer. Michelle Hoffman Michelle is Executive Director of the Center for Health Care Concepts, Tulsa, OK. Kerry Lewis President Emeritus Kerry serves as legal counsel for TOHR and is a partner of Rhodes, Heirnonymous, Jones, Tucker & Gable, Tulsa, OK. Brent Ortolani Brent is Director of Public Relations of Rogers State Univer-sity (RSU), Claremore, OK. Melissa Renee Melissa is a Tulsa, OK based commercial pilot with American Airlines. Nominations to the TOHR Board of Directors may be made by Contributing members (individuals with paid dues) at least 14 days prior to the annual meeting by a petition to the Secretary that is signed by 10 contributing members in support of the nomination. Please see the article on page 3, New and Improved, for additional election processes. You are invited to the TOHR annual meeting. The TOHR annual meeting will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi, & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, 2114 S Memorial at 7:30 PM. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! VOLUNTEER President George W. Bush has encouraged all Americans to make a difference in the next few years and volunteer in your community. The GLBT allied community sometimes does not get along with current administration, however, this is an area where W. and everyone should agree. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) is a volunteer based non-profit organization. There are no part-time or full-time paid employees. All TOHR programs for the community rely on the community to secure legal equality and social acceptance. Here’s a few examples of how you can do your part and be a part Tulsa’s largest GLBT organization. Advocates in Action: TOHR is working with city and local officials and businesses in order to obtain the mission of legal equality and social acceptance. Store & More: Do you have retail experience? Like to help people? The TOHR Pride Store can use your expertise. Volunteers operate the store and answer the Tulsa GLBT Information Line - and get a 10% discount off purchases! We work with your schedule to use your valuable time wisely. Bar-Fly-R: Spread the word on TOHR programs and upcoming activities and events - and have some fun while doing it. Diversity Celebration 2003: Tulsa’s annual celebration of the GLBT allied community is nearly a year long process. Get involved with Oklahoma’s largest pride event - you’ll be glad you did! Simply stop by the Tulsa GLBT Community Center, 2114 S Memorial, today, or call 743.4297 or email us at community@tohr.org to fred out how you can help. You’ll be giving back to your community - and helping to secure legal equality and social acceptance. TORCH LIGHTS A Bit Wiser Generations Connection, a TOHR Partner Program, address issues of the elderly GLBT community - At least one to three million Americans over 65 years of age are gay, lesbian, or bisexual The number and proportion of GLBT elders will increase significantly over the next few decades, along with the overall elder population. By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older. Roughly four million will be GLB. About five percent of elder women, and four percent of elder men, have never married in their lifetime. It is likely that many of them are gay or lesbian and that many GLBT people are not counted I this statistic because they had been legally married to an opposite-sex partner at some point in their life. National voter exit polls in 1998 report that 8.3 percent of the GLB electorate is 65 years and older. The population estimates above do not include transgender people because there are no national date available on transgender people in the U.S. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) is addressing these issues with "Generations Connections." The group was formerly known as GLBT Aging Generations, and is a TOHR partner program. Generations Connection is for individuals of all ages concerned with issues of aging GLBT generations. The group meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at of the month at 7:00 PM at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. The evening will feature a discussion about the needs of aging generations and the future course of action for this TOHR Partner Program designed to assist them. Refreshments and coffee will be served with donations accepted. For additional information, call the Tulsa GLBT Information Line at 918-743-4297 or Ms. Clare at 587-4669. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2002] TOHR Torch, Fall 2002; Volume 1, Issue 1 Subject The topic of the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights's Torch, Fall 2002; Volume 1, Issue 1 Description An account of the resource The 1st issue of the 1st volume of Torch, a newsletter published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), 8 pages. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1999] TOHR Community News Subject The topic of the resource August 1999 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Community News Description An account of the resource A newsletter from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) dated August 3, 1999, 8 pages total. Transcript: Community News, page 3 WORK IT! "The Center" is your community center and here is a chance to help out and have fun. Every once in a white it is necessary to just rolt up your sleeves and get the job done. So – you’re all invited to help out with this project. We will be concentrating on the storage space which has grown to 3 spaces in the past few months. With your help we can have more meeting spaces and lounges: so come on down and help out – you never know what you’ll find! "WORK DAY" AUGUST 08, 1999 NOON – 5 PM TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER ONE PERSON'S JUNK IS ANOTHER PERSON'S TREAS- TOHR will be having the annual "GA(Y)RAGE SALE" this coming September. The Garage Sate will benefit TOHR and the Tulsa Gay Community Services Center so there is no time like the present to go through your closet (yes – it’s obvious) and find another persons treasure. The date of the Garage Sale and drop-off location(s) for your donations and contributions will be announced at a later date. Remember – TOHR is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization so your donations are tax-deductibie as allowed by law. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO? O8/05 - MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO 08/12 - MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL 08/19 - PETERS FRIENDS 08/26 - MY BEST FRIENDS WEDDING CENTER CINEMA THURSDAYS @ 7:30 PM HOT, SPICY & BLACKENED – IT’S COMING UP CAJUN It’s August – it’s HOT! In keeping with the theme of summer, TOHR and "the Center" will be having an ’end of summer' potluck dinner and party. Everyone in the community is invited to bring your favorite Cajun dish to "the Center" for an evening of food and fun – all hot, spicy and blackened. "IT'S COMING UP CAJUN" AUGUST 21 - 7:00 PM POTLUCK DINNER & PARTY 7:00 PM - ??? TULSA GAY COMMUNITY 1307 E 38th (38th & PEORIA) TOHR will be providing the drinks and dinnerware – all you have to do is bring yourself, your friends, and your favorite Cajun food. See you there! House of Holy Spirit Ministries Come... Let Your Spirit Soar 10:45 am Sunday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Saturday 3210 S. Norwood, #B Tulsa, OK 74135 ARE YOU REGISTERED? REGISTER & VOTE! IT'S A PRIVILEDGE! VOTE AUGUST 10th! TULSA OKLAHOMANS TULSA GAY Community SERVICES CENTER for HUMAN RIGHTS August 1999 Community Calendar UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday, August 5 – OK Spoke Club – SHORT LEISURE RIDE – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 6:30 P Helmet & Water Bottle Recommended Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – CENTER CINEMA – "My Own Private Idaho"- 7:30 P Renegade's – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A Friday, August 6 – Renegade's – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A Saturday, August 7 – OK Spoke Club – LONG RIDE (20 miles or longer) – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 7 A Helmet & Water Bottle Required T.U.L.S.A. – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 5 P St. Jerome's – Evensong & Dinner 6 P Renegade's – T.U.L.S.A. "Jail Night for Charity" Red Ribbon Revew 11 P Sunday August 8 – St Jerome's – Annual Ordinations for the Evangelical Anglican Church in America – 11 A The Star – Miss Northeast Okla. USA Pageant – 10:30 P The Storm – Mia Adams, Veronica Bond from Oklahoma City w/guests, 2 Shows – 11 P and 12:30 A – $3 Cover Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – Center Work Day NOON – 5p TOHR Board Mtg – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 2 P PrimeTimers – MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 4 P Monday, August 9 – PFLAG – Support Groups – 6:30 P PFLAG – General Mtg. – 7:30 P Tuesday, August 10 – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – Volunteer Mtg of Past, Present & Future Mtg. 6 P TOHR Membership Mtg. – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 7:30 P TulPac – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 7:30 - 9 P Thursday, August 12 – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – CENTER CINEMA – "Midnight in The Garden of Good and Evil" - 7:30 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – Millennium Pride Planning Mtg. – 7:30 P Tulsa Interfaith Alliance – Open Forum (discussion about local schools) at Fellowship Congregational Church 7:30 – 9 P Friday, August 13 – Community of Hope – COFFEE HOUSe w/ Peggy Johnson – 7:30 P House of the Holy Spirit – Revival w/Alice Jones: Fellowship – 6 P, Pizza 7 P Saturday, August 14 – House of the Holy Spirit – Revival w/Alice Jones: Fellowship & Burgers – 6 P, Worship 7 P N.O.W. – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 12:30 P Renegade's – DOMINIQUE'S DOLLS SHOW – 11P Sunday, August 15 – House of the Holy Spirit – Revival w/Alice Jones: Worship 10:45 A w/ Pot Luck Dinner following worship The Star – Sunday Show Starring Kris Kohl, Frosty Sommers The Storm – Charity Case from Dallas and Melinda Ryder from Kansas City, MO along w/Catia Lee Love, 2 Shows – 11 P and 12:30 A – $3 Cover Monday, August 16 – PFLAG – Board Mtg. – 7:30 P Wednesday, August 18 – OK Spoke Club – SHORT LEISURE RIDE – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 6:30 P Helmet & Water Bottle Recommended The Star – Catia Lee Love w/Mid-week Madams Show PLUS Wet Jockey Short Contest & Beer Bust The Storm – Wicked Wednesday's With Ebony Hall – No Cover & $3 Beer Bust 10 P – 1 Thursday, August 19 – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – CENTER CINEMA – "Peter's Friends" - 7:30 P Renegade's – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A Friday, August 20 – Renegade's – LIVE BAND – "The Frustrated Housewives" with former Miss Renegade’s Tabitha Taylor 9:30 P – 1:30 A Saturday, August 21 – OK Spoke Club – LONG RIDE (20 miles or longer) – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 7 A Helmet & Water Bottle Required Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – It’s Coming Up Cajun" Potluck Dinner 7 P Renegade's – KRIS KOHL’S GIRLS NIGHT OUT SHOW – 11P Sunday, August 22 – The Star – Sunday Show Starring Kris Kohl, Frosty Sommers The Storm – Benefit Show for Derrick West and Steven Sluder (representing OK in the Mr. Gay USA Contest) 2 Shows – 11 P and 12:30 A – $3 Cover Monday, August 23 – PFLAG – Chat – 7:30 P Wednesday, August 25 – OK Spoke Club – SHORT LEISURE RIDE – Zeigler Rec Park (3903 W 4th) – 6:30 P Helmet & Water Bottle Recommended Thursday, August 26 – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – CENTER CINEMA – "My Best Friend's Wedding" - 7:30 P Friday, August 27 – Council Oak Men's Chorale – "BROTHERS FOREVER" w/ Positive Voices of Dallas TX Tulsa Performing Arts Center – John Williams Theater – 8 P Saturday, August 28 – Council Oak Men's Chorale – "BROTHERS FOREVER" w/ Positive Voices of Dallas TX Tulsa Performing Arts Center – John Williams Theater – 8 P Renegade's – "Turn About" Show – Helga Hosting @ 11 P Sunday, August 29 – The Star – Miss Central USA Pageant – 10:30 P The Storm – Bridgette Lee, Veronica Devore and Amber Shaye, 2 Shows – 11 P and 12:30 A – $3 – Cover ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAY Fellowship Congregational Church – CHURCH SCHOOL – 9:30 A WORSHIP – 10:30 A House of Holy Spirit Ministries – SUNDAY SCHOOL – 9:30 A WORSHIP – 10:45 A Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation – WORSHIP - Community of Hope– 11 A MCC United – WORSHIP – 11 A St. Jerome’s –HOLY EUCHARIST – 11A Community of Hope – WORSHIP – 6 P Renegade's – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P FREE POOL – 6 P – 9 P KARAOKE IN THE RAW – 9 P – 1:30 A The Storm – SUPER SUNDAY SHOW – 2 Shows– $3 Cover – 11 P and 12:30 A MONDAY HIV Outreach Prevention Education – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P HIV WALK-IN TESTING – 6 P – 8 P GAY / LESBIAN VOLLEYBALL GAMES – Helmerick Park, 71st & Riverside – 6 P for more info call Shawn @ 243-5190 Council Oak Men’s Chorale – REHEARSAL – Call for lnfo – 7 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – GAMES NIGHT – 7 P Renegade's – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P TUESDAY HIV Outreach Prevention Education – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P COMING OUT GROUP–Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 6 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – YOUTH DROP-IN - AGES 14-21 – 2:30 P – 5 P SUPPORT GROUP for Loss of a Love – 7P Red Rock Testing Clinic –HIV TESTING–Tulsa Gay Community Servlces Center– 5 P – 8P AA – MEETING – Community of Hope – 7:30 P Renegade's – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P CATIA LEE LOVE SHOW – 11 P – 1 A The Storm – No Cover – $3 Beer Bust 10:00 – 1:00 WEDNESDAY HIV Outreach Prevention Education – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P Red Rock Testing Clinic – HIV TESTING – Red Rock – 5 P – 8 P House of Holy Spirit Ministries – FELLOWSHIP – 6 P BIBLE STUDY – 7 P Free Spirit Woman’s Center – LESBIAN COMING OUT GROUP – Call for Location – 7 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – H.O.P.E. Sponsors Discussion Gioup for HIV Negative Men who have Positive Partner – 7P Lambda AA – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 7 P Renegade's – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P JUKEBOX – YOUR CHOICE MUSIC ALL DAY ALL NIGHT MALE DANCER in the Rainbow Room The Star – Catia Lee Love w/Mid-week Madams Show PLUS Wet Jockey Short Contest & Beer Bust The Storm – No Cover – $3 Beer Bust 10:00 – 1:00 THURSDAY HIV Outreach Prevention Education – HIV TESTING BY APPT – 9 A – 6 P HIV WALK-IN TESTING – 6 P – 8 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – YOUTH DROP-IN - AGES 14-21 – 2:30 P – 5P Red Rock – O’RYAN Youth Group : 18–24 Year-Olds - 6 P Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – CENTER CINEMA – See Detail for Weekly Movie Title - 7:30 P Renegade’s – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P MALE DANCER – TAZ’S EYE CANDY – 10 P – 1:30 A The Star – MALE DANCER – "Mama’s Boys from Texas" & Beer Bust The Storm – THUNDEROUS THURSDAY SHOWS – $2 Cover – 11 P and 12:30 A Various Headliners Throughout The Month! FRIDAY Renegades – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8 P OPEN DANCE FLOOR The Star – MALE DANCER - "Mama’s Boys from Texas" & Beer Bust The Storm – FREE MUSIC FRIDAY WITH DJ "MOTHER" TUCKER – $3 Cover Free Draw Beer 9 P – 10:30 P SATURDAY H.O.P.E. – HIV TESTING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center– 4P–8P Lambda AA – MEETING – Tulsa Gay Community Services Center – 5:30 P House of Holy Spirit Ministries – PRAISE & PRAYER – 6 P AA – MEETING – Community of Hope – 6:30 P NA – MEETING – Community of Hope – 11:00 P Renegade’s – $2 SMALL PITCHERS – 2 P – 4 P $2 FIRST GLASS, 50 CENT REFILLS – 4 P – 8P FREE POOL – 6 P – 9 P DRAG SHOW – 11P – 1A The Star – Country ’til Midnight – Dance after Midnight to the incredible sounds of Tulsa’s Top DJ – David Dees! The Storm – "DANCE YOUR ASS OFF" WITH DJ "MOTHER" TUCKER – $3 Cover MALE DANCER and Free Draw Beer 9 P – 10:30 P Community News, page 4 Community News, page 5 FEAST WITH FRIENDS SEPTEMBER 25th One of the most anticipated events of the summer season in Tulsa is the annual "Feast with Friends." This annual event, benefiting the Tulsa chapter of the Names Project, is one of the most popular events in the community. Proceeds go toward displays of portions of the quilt, in particular, a planned large showing of the quilt here in Tulsa for World Aids Day in 2000. if you are not familiar with this entertaining and creative event, the format is made up of dinner parties held throughout the city with all participants and hosting organizations coming together in the evening, this year at the Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills; for the grand dessert finale. TOHR is proud to be participating in such an important event for our community and will be hosting a ranch style picnic in the countryside. The location and time will soon be announced – watch for more information in Septembers Community News or stop by "the Center" for more information. Mark your calendars now – September 25th – and plan to attend. AND THEY WILL COME... TOHR and the Tulsa Gay Community Sewices Center are proud to announce two new additions to the growing list ot community organizations and groups meeting at "the Center". "Surviving the Loss of a Love" is a susport group for Gays and Lesbians who have experienced the loss of a love. Come learn, grow, and share with others undergoing the same pain and sense of loss. "Surviving . . ." meets Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm. Contact Shirley Saxon at 918.743.0712 for registration. H.O.P.E. (HIV Outreach Prevention Education) is starting a discussion group for HIV negative men who have positive partners. The group will be discussing some of their concerns and realistic ways to stay HIV negative. The group will meet each Wednesday, beginning August 4th, during the month of August at 7:00 pm. For additional information, contact Jeremy at 918.834.8378. Look in the Community Calendar for additional organizations and groups meeting at "the Center" and pay them a visit – they are there for you. WATCH FOR THE NEW NIGHT CLUB PAGE COMING SOON! TOHR RECEIVES GRANT FROM GILL FOUNDATION Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights recently applied to the Gill Foundation for a grant. The Board of Directors for TOHR is pleased to announce that a $5,000.00, general operating support grant was awarded by the foundation. The board, on behalf of the TOHR membership wishes to express its’ gratitude for the support the Gill Foundation has provided through the OutGiving Project. Special thanks is also extended to Tim Gillean, who was instrumental in completing and submitting the grant application. THANK YOU! TOHR Extends A Special "Thank You" For The Support From Tulsa's Local Night Clubs During Pride '99 Bamboo Lounge Renegade's The Mix The Star The Storm TNT's Tool Box Traxx Community News, page 6 Council Oak Men's Chorale Positive Voices of Dallas, Texas present BROTHERS FOREVER Tickets $12.00 Reception Following JOHN WILLIAMS THEATER AUG. 27 & 28 – 8 PM For tickets contact: Tulsa Performing Arts Center 596-7111 800-364-7111 (outside Tulsa) Made possible, in part, by a grant from the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust Community News, page 7 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS – PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE! Volunteering your time towards a worthy cause can be a very satisfying experience and you now have the opportunity to experience that feeling. There are numerous opportunities for you to show your expertise in a variety of tasks. The Information line, the Pride Store, organizing special events, taking an active role in educating the public – there is something for everyone – all you have to do is get involved! TOHR is encouraging all people in the community who have, are currently, or are interested in volunteering to attend an organizing and training session. During the past few months, "the Center" has seen increased traffic and with the events and activities TOHR is planning in the near future, the need for additional volunteers has never been greater. We currently have a very dedicated group of people who donate their time – from one hour a month to one evening a week and everything in between – and they are greatly appreciated. The monthly volunteer calendar will soon be making a return (sorry for the past couple of months everybody), so working out a time in your busy schedule should be no problem. A goal, as well as a necessity, is to have two volunteers in the Center every evening. The Center is currently cosed during the day except for Saturday and Tuesday afternoons, however, a long term goal is to expand the hours to reach more of the pubic – and to do that, we'll need the communities help. Volunteers are what make TOHR and the Tusa Gay Community Services Center a great and growing organization. Come join us and help make Tulsa an even better place to live! VOLUNTEER! PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE VOLUNTEER MEETING / TRAINING SESSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 10th, 1999 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER TOHR UPCOMING MEETINGS The August board meeting will be held Sunday; August 8th, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. Yes, we will all take a break from the "Work Day" and conduct the business of the organization. As always, board meetings are open to the public, except during executive sessions, and are your chance to learn more about TOHR. As always, the monthly membership meeting wilt be held on the second Tuesday of the month and is scheduled for: AUGUST 10, 1999 7:30 PM TOHR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING TULSA GAY COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER We will have a short business session; form the nominating committee; and also begin an in-depth discussion of what the future holds for TOHR and how we will be addressing the relocation of the Community Center. A special surprise program is also slated on the agenda. The membership meetings are a very important facet in the organization. This is the time and place to get informed about the projects planned for the future – and the programs being planned for the coming year are going to be very informative. Also, as TOHR continues to grow (we currently have nearly 200 members) a quorum of 10% is necessary to conduct business, so plan to attend and make the most of your membership. The PRIDE Store SUMMER SALE! AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 14 COME SEE WHAT WE GOT. GET WHAT YOU WANT! Sunday – Friday 6:00 to 9:00 Saturday; 12:00 – 9:00 Tulsa's largest selection of "pride" merchandise. Community News, page 8 The Storm TULSA'S GAYEST PLACE TO PARTY 2182 South Sheridan - Tulsa, Oklahoma - 918/835-2376 Must be 21 to enter - Use West Entrance - ID Required Thursday - August 19th The HEADLINERS from Atlanta August 8th Mia Adams, Veronica Bond, and Lala Adams August 15th Charity Case, Melinda Ryder, and Catia Lee Love August 22nd Benefit Show for Derrick West & Steven Sluder to send them to Mr. Gay USA August 29th Bridgette Lee, Veronica Devore, and Amber Shaye CW's Tulsa's Only "Real" Country & Western / Levi Bar Coming to Tulsa Mid August 1737 South Memorial Drive - Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa's Newest Upscale Restaurant & Club for the Gay and Lesbian Community Opening in August CHASERS 4812 east 33rd street tulsa, oklahoma (918)712-2324 Community News, page 10 H.O.P.E. Testing Clinic Anonymous HIV Testing Orasure (Oral, non blood testing) Results in 3-4 Working days Cost in $30.00 OR Fingerstick Method Testing results in 10-14 days Cost is FREE LOCATIONS: H.O.P.E. Office (3503 E. Admiral Pl.) Walk-in Clinic: Monday & Thursday 6-8 p.m. By Appointment: Monday-Thursday 9-6 p.m. The Pride Center (38th & Peoria) Saturday 4:00-8:00 p.m. 918-834-TEST (8378) call ahead for special accomodations Organization and Business Listings Community of Hope 747-6300 2545 S Yale Ave 74114 Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation 749-0595 2545 S Yale Ave 74114 Council Oak Men’s Chorale 748-3888 P O Box 1062 74104 Dignity / Integrity of Tulsa 355-3140 P O Box 701475 74170 Fellowship Congregational Church 747-7777 2900 S Harvard Ave 74114 Free Spirit Woman's Center 587-4669 HIV Education & Prevention Center 4138 Charles Page Blvd 74127 HIV Outreach Prevention Education (H.O.P.E.) 834-8378 3503 E Admiral 74115 House of the Holy Spirit Ministies 224-4754 3210 #B S Norwood 74104 Interfaith AIDS Ministries 438-2437 P O Box 691438 74169 MCC United 838-1715 1623 N Maplewood National Organization for Women (N.O.W.) 365-5658 P O Box 14068 74159 OK Spoke Club P O Box 9165 74157 Oklahoma NARAL 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 Box 52118 74152 Red Rock 584-2325 1724 E 8th Street 74104 Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) 834-4195 409 S Pittsburg 74112 Renegade's 585-3405 1649 S Main 74119 The Star 834-4334 1565 S. Sheridan 74112 The Storm 835-2376 2182 S Sherdan 74112 Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. 834-4194 3507 E Admiral 74115 Tulsa Gay Community Services Center 743-4297 1307 E 38th Street 74105 Mailing Address: P O Box 2687 74101 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) 743-4297 P O Box 2687 74101 Tulsa Positive Advocacy Coalition (TulPAC) 743-4297 TGCSC 1307 E 38th St 74105 Tulsa Uniform/Leather Seekers Assoc (T.U.L.S.A.) 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. 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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. 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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. 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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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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. 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BENEFIT & SWAN AWARDS %a~d~I7 K~eynr£~ S~<~£~x’ CNAST/~~ BONO !ub Okiah@~a #~£ PF~G Parish Church ~ St Jer~e ~de Cent~ Pfi~Time~ R~ R~k ~i@al AIDS ~nteffaith N~ The St~ Zu~sa Un her S~ ~ss~ 747-63~ 585-2~2 35~3140 747--~ ~74~9 2~5 S Yale A~ 74114 P O Box 1~2 741C~ P O B~701475 74170 2~ S Harvard A~e 74114 ~4~754 41~2437 8~-1715 3210#E S NG~ 741~ P O Box 691438 74169 1623 N M~t~."~ P O Box 1~8 74159 P O Box 9165 74157 P O Box 702~3 74170 P O Box 528@9 74152 205 W King 741~ 1307 E ~th Strut 74105 P O Box52118 74152 1724 E 8th Str~ 741~ 409 S PAsbur9 74112 1~9 S ~in "14119 2182 S Sh6ddan 74112 g~3 E #~miral 741~ 4~9~5 74~1 5~2-30~ 74~297 ~2325 ~195 ~5~05 &35~2376 87~1~ @ �STA3 "E isdc- HOUSE AS BEll OF ONLAH $1 �The Pride Store deo pends on your suppo£ to help keep the Oomo munity Center operating~ Stop by soon for a visit. Sunday- Fdday 6:00 to 9:00 Saturday 12:00 - 9:00 A variety of"Pride" merchandise for the special person in your life, Tel: (918) 743°4297 �show, to no avail. 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. 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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. SERVICES, (DVlS) 1419 E 15th STREET TULSA, OK 74120 918.585.3143 TULSA POUCE DEPARTMENT 918.744.1000 HELPLINES 918.595.2824 OR 911 FINANCIAL CALL THE TULSA GLBT INFORMATION LINE AT 9t8.743.4297 FOR PRIVATE FINANCIAL SERVICES/ACCOUNTANTS GLBT ORGANIZATIONS BISEXUAL, LESBIAN, TRANS ALLIANCE OF TU 1007 S PEORIA AVENUE TULSA, OK 74129 918.587.1101 RYAN WHITE TITLE /lib 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 15th STREET TULSA, OK 74112 GA Y Bdan-Cortex@utulsa.ed u COUNCIL OAK MEN’S CHORALE PC BOX 1062 TULSA, OK 74104-1062 918.748.3888 FREE SPIRIT WOMAN IN PRIVATE HOMES 918.587.4669 FRIENDS IN UNITY SOCIAL ORGANIZATION (FUSO) PC BOX 8452 TULSA, OK 918.583.0438 LESBIAN CONNECTION CIO TOHR PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 918.743.4297 OK SPOKES CLUB PC BOX 9165 TULSA, OK 74157 TULSA AREA PRIMET/MERS PC BOX 52118 TULSA, OK 74152-0118 918.582.6557 TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 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.U.L S.AJ PC BOX 33076 TULSA, OK 74102 918.299.6866 TULSA WOMEN’S ALTERNATIVE 918.587.4669 WOMEN’S SUPPER CLUB 918.743.4297 GOVERNMENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) 405.231.4911 .OKLAHOMA CORPORTA TION COMMISSION CONSUMER DIVISION 485.521.2331 OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AIDS CARE COORDINA TORS.--TULSA 918.428.0366 HEAL THCARE INDIAN HEALTH CARE RESOURCE 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 CDC NATIONAL PREVENTION NETWORK 800.458.5231 CRISIS HELPUNE 918.836.4357 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 918.585.3143 "GLBT INFORMATION / HELPL/NE 918.743.4297 MAYOR’S ACTION LINE 918.596.2100 NATIONAL AIDS HOTL/NE 800.342.AIDS NATIVE AMERICAN AIDS LINE 800.283.AIDS OKLAHOMA AIDS HOTL/NE 800.535.AIDS 918.742.5904 PFLAG HELPLINE 918,749.4901 STD HOTLINE 800.227.8922 HIV / AID S AHALA YA PROJECT 1211 N SHARTEL, SUITE 404 OKC, OK 73103 405.235.9988 AIDS COAUTION OF TULSA 1430 S BOULDER AVENUE TULSA, OK 74119 918.585.5551 AIDS LEGAL RESOURCE PROJECT 2901 CLASSEN BOULEVARD OKC, OK 73106 405.521.4611 AIDS WALK TULSA PC BOX 4337 TULSA, OK 74101 918.579.9593 HIV OUTREACH, PREVENTION & EDUCATION (H.O.P.E.) 3503 E ADMIRAL TULSA, OK 74115 918.834.8378 INTERFAITH AIDS MINISTRIES PO BOX 691438 TULSA, OK 74169 918.438.2437 NAMES PROJECT - TULSA 3507 E ADMIRAL PLACE TULSA, OK 74115 918.748.3111 RED ROCK TULSA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES 1724 E 8th STREET TULSA, OK 74104 918.584.2325 REGIONAL AIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK (RAIN) 409 S PITTSBURG TULSA, OK 74112 918.834.4195 TULSA POSITIVE ADVOCACY COALITION (TULPAC) PC BOX 2687 TULSA, OK 74101 TULSA C.A.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 (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 LINE AT 918.743.4297 FOR PRIVATE A TTORNEYS PERSONAL SERVICES GNL TRAVEL 9415 E 31st STREET TULSA, OK 918.665.3460 866.360.4731 gaynlesb=antravel.com PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL CALL THE TULSA GLBT INFORMATION LINE AT 918.743.4297 FOR NUMBER POLITICAL CIMARRON ALLIANCE 405.810.9599 DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS 3930 E 31st STREET TULSA, OK 74135 918.742.2457 REPUBUCAN HEADQUARTERS 7947 E 50th STREET TULSA, OK 74145 918.627.5702 RECREATION CENTER CINEMA THURSDAYS AT THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL 918.743.4297 LAMBDA BOWLING LEAGUE MONDAYS AT RIVERLANES LABOR-MEMORIAL DAYS NANCY McDONALD RAINBOW LIBRARY TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL 918.743.4297 WOMENS MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAYS AT THE TULSA GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER 2114 S MEMORIAL 918.743.4297 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 COMMUNfTY OF HOPE UCC 2545 S YALE AVENUE TULSA, OK 74114-6300 918.585.1800 COMMUNITY UNITARIANUNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION 2545 S YALE AVENUE TULSA, OK 74114-4837 918.749.0595 DIGNITY/INTEGRITY OF TULSA PC BOX 701475 TULSA, OK 74170-1475 918.355.3140 DIVERSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 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 918.836.4440 HOPE UNITARIAN CHURCH 8432 S SHERIDAN ROAD TULSA, OK 74133 918.481.0999 HOUSE OF THE HOL Y SPIRIT 1517 S MEMORIAL TULSA, OK 74129 918.628.0802 MCC UNITED 1623 N MAPLEVVOOD 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 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. 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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. Box 18794 OKC, OK 73154 918-744-5797 House of the Holy Spirit Ministries 3210 #B S Nor~vood Tulsa, OK 74104 918-224-4754 Community of Hope 2545 S Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 916.747-6300 Interfaith .NDS Ministries PO Box 691438 Tuba, OK 74169 Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation 2545 S Yale Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 918- 749-0595 Council Oak Men’s Chorale PO Box 1062 Tulsa, OK 74104-1062 918-748-3888 Dignity I Integrity of Tulsa PO Box 701475 Tulsa, OK 74170 918-355-3140 Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S Harvard Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 918-747-7777 Free Spirit Woman’s Center 918-587-4669 Friends in Unity Social Org. (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 ! UNITY LEVEL (household): $40.00 / year Tulsa Uniform I Leather Seekers Association (T.U.LS.A.) 918-838-1222 Women’s Supper Club Monthly dinner’s Refer community Calendar 918-834-8378 REACH MORE OF THE COMMUNITY WITH A LISTING OF YOUR GROUPS ACTNITIES AND EVENTS IN THE "COMMUNITY CALENDAR" AND A LISTING IN THE BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION LISTING. CONTACT TOHR @ 918.743.4297 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FILL OUT THE BLANK CALENDAR INCLUDED IN YOUR ORGANIZATIONS "COMMUNITY NEWS" AND RETURN BY THE DEADLINE. ADVOCATE LEVEL (organization): $60.00 / year LEADERSHIP LEVEL (sustaining): $100.00 1 year ~o I WANT TO PLEDGE MONTHLY. nthly reminders for the Please send meI amount of:I I [--] I WANT TO MAKE A ONE TIME PLEDGE In the ~ouht of: I t $. ~an I I WANT TO VOLUNTEER. Please contact me ASAP so I help in the fight for equality. Volunteers are needed for a I variety of fun opportunities. METHOD OF PAYMENT VISA CHECK House of Holy Spirit Ministries Come... Let Your Spirit Soar MASTERCARD ACCOUNT NO. 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. FREE HIV TESTING EXPIRATION DATE: FRE~ CONFB)ENTLNL 1ES1]NG E~e~ Tees & Th ws by Red Rock 6.’00 - 9:00 FREE ANONYMOUS 1ES11NG Eve~ Satwda,/by H.O.P.F_ 4.1)0 - 8.’00 SIGNATURE: II P~ease clip and return to: TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN R]GHT~ (TOHR) PO Box 2687 Tulsa, OK 74101 CAN ~ CALL YOU? PLEASE SEND CORRESPONDENCE ,.co.~,DE.~ E"VELO~E: [] [] [] [] �i SA VOI’IO H A dd VH tulsa- ..................... L~-’:, ’ oklahomans . . . ---~ for ~ human ~’ rights ’~’ po~ ofEce ~ ~87 T~ ~ 74101 918.7~.4~7 918.712~ (~ ~ � 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. 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/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.) House of the HoI@irit Ministries Interfaith AIDS Ministri~ N£ionat OrcJani~tion for W~en [}K S~e Club Oktah@ma NARA£ PFLAG Parish Church d St Jerome Pride Center PrimeTi~rs R~ R~k ~ional AIDS Intedaith Ne~¢cck Tulsa MCC Tulsa UnJform/L~her S~e~ ~soc (T,U.L.S.A.) 74743~! 58~2~2 355-3140 747-7777 2~5 S Yale Ave 74114 P OBox 701475 74170 2900 S Harvard Ave 74114 @ 874-8378 22~7~ 43~2437 ~5-~58 4~9585 749-4901 582-3088 7434297 5~2325 8~195 83~1715 8384222 3503 E Admiral 74104 3210#£ S Norwo~ 741[~ P O Box691438 74169 P O Bex 14@38 74159 PC Box9165 74157 P O Box 702503 74170 P O B~ 52800 74152 205 W King 741~ 1307 E 38th Strut 74105 P O Box 52118 74152 !724 E 8th Str~ 741~ 409 S Pilsburg 74!12 1623 N Mapl~’@d © @ @ @ @ @ �CUr- deli- With Vabntine% Day iust around lhe corner remembe~ all lhe won~ de@l gifts available ~he Pride Store e@} to 900 2:OO -~ 990 A vae% of ~Pdde~’ me chan~ disc b meet t~e needs he VaenSne n you~~ he �7 [Co~lUm~edjix)m page ]) to die property or owner and suc~ a breach wo@d n(K b~ justification for evictior~. 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. 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 [1995-1998] Community and Pride Center News 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/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/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 $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership __ I am over 18 years of age. I am currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to remain on the list. .... I am not currently on your Newsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Name Address City State Phone(optional) Signature Zip I would like to volunteer to help with: Make check payable to: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to T©HR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 6 to~ � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1984-1993] OHR Reporter Volume 12 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/077a2965f87f35a3e185bb7071808376.pdf 8163a0552904c236d41b221928dd78db PDF Text Text Honored TOHI Oh isI as Beth Persac and ]ack Francis were both honored at TOHR~s Christmas party December 5 at Al! Souls Unitarian Church. Both were very of their awards for all the coundess hours of their time 8onerously donated to the commuthe last Beth Persac was honored with the Volunteer of the Year award. Without Beth’s in October, the Benefit Dinner and Auction probably would not have taken place, in addition to at! her time she helped with the auction, Beth served on the committee to choose the 1991 a~d also gay many hours of her time to the Aepor[er, lack Francis was o~iven the Presidential Award for al! his hard work in the Names Project here to Tulsa. Durin8 the Photo by Keith Rickman year }-ack has worked very hard to scheduIe the quitt~s visit to TuIsa and make sure that everythin$ 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/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/3defd82bbb8fe83cfd8833a5a03d9f35.pdf 8b5934792d5d014ede512c92d12359a0 PDF Text Text OFFiCiAL PUBLICATION rt January 1989 OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Volume 9 Number 1 lVlay r FianCee to ddress January 3 Neeting Tulsa Mayor Rodger Randle will speak at the January TOHR general membership meeting to address proposed changes in the city’s charter that many feel will give minorities a larger voice in Tulsa government. The mayor will also be available to field questions. The meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Aaronson Auditorium at the downtown City-County Library. Other scheduled engagements require that the mayor speak promptly at 6:45, so the business portion of the meeting, which regularly comes first, will follow the program. Please be on time. At the meeting, Randle will explain to TOHR members proposed changes in the city charter. Tulsa currently has a city commission form of government. Many feel the current system violates the voting fights of minorities because the mayor, city auditor and five commissioners are all elected at-large, meaning by all the voters. This can dilute minority voting strength. Under the new proposal, a mayor-council system would be established where only the mayor and auditor would be elected at-large. In addition, nine part-time councilmembers would be elected from individual districts of about 40,000 voters apiece. This would allow each separate district of Tulsa to have its own representative. If the charter passes when it is voted upon Feb. 14, the first election under the new system would be in 1990. During the business portion of Tuesday’s meeting, the 1989 TOHR Executive Board will be installed. P / FLf~G Group Beginning in Tulsa! Selected Contents Christmas Banquet Revisited .................................. 2 TATF Funds to Be Put to Work ................................ 3 Cartoon Exptains ~,iDS to Children ......................... 4 New Book Focuses on Relationships .................... 5 Dignity / integrity ....................................................... 5 Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will hold its next meeting at 7 p,m. Jan. 9 at Metropolitan Community Church, 1623 N. Maplewood. P/FLAG is a support organization for those with gay or lesbian children, friends or !oved ones. The film ’"Parents Come Out’" will be shown at the meeting. "Parents Come Out" is a compilation of moving inter~,iews with parents of lesbians and gays. The organization of a P/FLAG chapter in Tulsa is an exciting development for Tulsa’s gay and lesbimn community. Look for more informatior~ on the group and its activities in upcoming issues of the TOHR Reporter. �° Non-Profit Agency Coordinator [] [] [] [] Challenging position for self,[] [] motivated personfor AIDS Support [] Program in Tulsa. Bachelor’s de[][] gree minimum with emphasis in ° public health or _ elated field pre[] ferret. Two (2) years’ experience [] with community-based agency. [] Candidate should have excel[] [] [] [] A scene from the 1988 TOHR holiday banquet. Christmas Banquet Revisited [] lent oral and written skills, public [] [] relations experience, knowledge of [] Acquired Immune Deficiency Syn[] drome (AIDS), HIV infection and [][] HIV testing. Ability to plan and im[][] plement budget and financial prac[] tices. Fund-raising experience, co[] ordination of volunteers and com[] puter knowledge helpful. Complete [][] iob description available onrequest. [] Salary in $20,000 range. Submit [][] resume by January 10, 1989. [] Send resume to: A.S.P. Search [] Committee, c!o Mike Williams, P.O. [] Box 671 , Tulsa, Okla., 74101. [] [] TOHR members enjoyed an evening of conversation, food and song at the CPffistmas Banquet Dec. 12. Prior to the introduction of the 1989 Executive Board, Doug Hartson and Dennis Neill were each named Volunteer of the Year. The 1988 board wishes to thank each person who made the Christmas Banquet a success. [] [] [] Official Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS [] P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 918/743-4297 [] [] TOHR Re pot te r is the monthly newsletter of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. The nonprofit organization’s primary purpose is to help bring an end to discrimination against persons based upon sexual or affectional orientation or preference. It provides services to the Tulsaarea lesbian and gay community. TOHR’s monthly meetings are generally held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Aaronson Auditorium at the Tulsa City-County Central Library. The meetings are open to all interested persons. Submission of articles or letters to the editors is encouraged. All such submissions are subject to editing or rejection. Initials only will be used upon request. GAY/LESBIAN INFORMATION LINE 743=GAYS 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Seven Days a Week Sponsored By Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Right., Page �Local TATF te te Task Force to Dissolve, E~ut Work to Be Carried On by Other Organizations In 1986, the Tulsa AIDS Task Force was organized to serve as an umbrella group of health care providers and community-based organizations working to address AIDS and HIV infection in Tulsa. With financial support and other assistance from many areas, including the Tulsa gay and lesbian community, the Task Force carried on its work for almost two years. During that time, it assisted in coordinating a speakers bureau with the Red Cross, published newsletters, served as a spokesman before the Tulsa media and organized the publication of a resource and reference manual. It became more difficult though, to conduct its activities without full-time st~f assistance. Fortunately this fall, the United Way funded Community Service Council voted to take over the role of the Task Force and to expand its activities. It can devote a great deal of organizational effort to coordinating the AIDS effort in Tulsa. On Nov. 29, Dorian Pryce, chief executive officer of the Task Force, called a meeting to discuss the future of the Task Force. Recognizing that other organizations are now in place to carry on and expand its work, it was decided to move in the direction of dissolving the organization. All of its members are actively working in other AIDS efforts, including representation on the AIDS Coalition of Tulsa (ACT), which is the group sponsored by the Community Service Council. At the meeting on Nov. 29, discussion also centered on the appropriate distribution of funds in the Task Force’s accounts. The Task Force has two funds, an operating account with approximately $8,200.00, and the "Tree of Life" account which was established to support an AIDS residence program in Tulsa. Funds in both accounts came from four primary sources: (i) individual contributions and pledges, (ii) proceeds from the spring 1987 Mardi Gras party, (iii) numerous fundraising activities by the Community Action Committee and (iv) the December 1986 and December 1987 Harwelden holiday receptions. Recognizing that a great deal of the fundraising was done to benefit a residence program, the Task Force voted to donate the "Tree of Life" account and $2,000.00 of operating account funds to Catholic Charities to support its AIDS residence program activities. This includes St. Joseph’s House. The remaining funds, whichwere raised for the Task Force’s educational and administration efforts, were allocated as follows; (i) $2,000.00 to Shanti, which provides e motional care and support for persons with AIDS, HI V infection, and their family and friends, (ii) $2,200.00 to Community Action Committee, a fundraising arm of the Task Force, which often provides emergency cash and other assistance for persons with AIDS, and (iii) $2,000.00 to the newly formed Tulsa chapter of the AIDS Support Program (ASP), for its preventative education and HIV testing work (in cooperation with TOHR). It was believed by those present that the above allocation best reflected the current needs in the Tulsa community and the intent of the many people who have given money to the Task Force over the last few years. Dorian concluded the meeting by thanking all those who have supported the Task Force and encouraging everyone to continue to support the community-based organizations working on AIDS and HIV infection in Tulsa. If you have any questions on the Task Force, you can contact Dorian at 1-543-8316 in Inola. Page 3 �Health "Andy Answer" is a cartoon dog in a lab coat who dispenses information about AIDS to schoolchildren in a new videotape that will debut this spring to about 4,000 fifth-graders in the San Francisco Unified School District. "A is for AIDS" tells kids it’s OK to be around people who have AIDS, to play with them, hug them and be friends with them. "If kids are playing AIDS-tag in the playgrouhd, and they start thinking some guy’s going to give them AIDS by touching them, we have to do something about correcting it," a member of the California Department of Education’s AIDS Advisory Committee told the Associated Press. "We need to reassure young children who worry about AIDS because of the kinds of comments they hear adults making," she said. "This videotape is very positive, in good taste with appropriate language." In the video, Andy takes children on a trip inside the human body to explain how the disease works. "It’s scary stuff," said the committee spokeswoman. "You don’t want a kid walking around worried unnecessarily that they’re going to catch this disease. At the same time, you want to let them know what the risks are, like if you find a needle at the playground not to touch it. That’s AIDS prevention for kindergarteners." CDC AiDS Budget Up 25 Percent According to the Associated Press, the national Centers for Disease Control’s spending on AIDS is up 25 percent in the present fiscal year, while the overall CDC budget is 27 percent higher than last year. The budget approved by Congress for the 1989 fiscal year includes $981.9 million for the CDC. AIDS education and research programs account for $382.3 million of the total. In the last fiscal year, the CDC budget was $771.8 million. The Atlanta-based CDC compiles information and conducts research on infectious diseases, including AIDS. Page On Dec. 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a test for AIDS that takes only five minutes and can be performed without sophisticated equipment, the Associated Press reported. The new test is called the Recombigen HIV-1 Latex Agglutination Test and uses an engineered protein and microscopic beads to detect antibodies to the vires which causes AIDS. The test costs about $10 and is designed for use only under supervision of medical professionals. The test is not designed to replace the more accurate enzymelinked immunosorbent assay, or ELISA, now used to screen donated blood, the AP reported. Both types of tests require a confirming test called the Westem Blot because of possible false positive results. To conduct the test, a sample of blood is mixed with the coated beads. Within five minutes, any AIDS antibodies in the blood sample will form clumps a process called agglutination. ~ This clumping then can be detected by a medical professional under a strong light. for Human Rights The Tulsa Medical College Library Administration Building Room 212 2808 S. Sheridan Tulsa, OK Testing will be done the first Thursday of every month 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact the TOHR Helpline between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. nightly at: 743-4297 �I Bulletin Board t "Permanent Parmers: Building Gay & Lesbian Relationships T’nat Last" is a book that offers guidance for those seeking to create healthy, lasting same-sex parmerships. Written by Betty Berzon, Ph.D., a psychotherapist who specializes in working with gay and lesbian couples, "Permanent Partners" discusses the nuts and bolts matters of legal and financial options involving children and "in-laws," and more importantly, confronts the difficult emotional and psychological issues that underpin relationships. "Permanent Partners" is for any lesbian or gay man who is thinking about being coupled, is presently in a relationship, or is perplexed about his or her inability to successfully maintain an intimate parmership. It is also a book for anyone who wants to better understand the dynamics of gay and lesbian relationships because they have friends or relatives in such relationships. For those searching for a model for achieving a new vision of what gay and lesbian relationships have the potential to be, this book will provide a solid foundation. "Permanent Parmers" is published by E.P. Dutton Publishing and is available for $18.95 in hardcover through local bookstores. Dignity/Integrity Meeting Jan. 14 Volunteer Corner Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa will meet Jan. 14 at St. Dunston’s Episcopal Church, 5635 E. 71st St., between Sheridan and Yale. A potluck dinner will be held following fellowship in sharing God’s word. During the business meeting, officers for 1989 will be elected. TOHR is a volunteer organization. It depends on its membership to carry out its projects. We have many ongoing activities that require help. In addition, each new project undertaken requires more volunteer assistance. Here is a list of some of TOHR’s activities and individuals you may contactto volunteer. Also, contact any officer and mention your particular area of interest. Each member has a skill or talent that can be of importance to TOHR. Besides, volunteering is fun! Quotable Quotes : "We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." -T.S. E1 lot Page Activit~ ~ Anna (743-0098) or Norma (743-6260) Newsletter David (587-8586) Community Resource Center Steve (455-1693) Library Books and Video Mike (743-4354) Information Line �]Final Thoughts Knew the Facts Ab~)ut AiDS [gnerance is Just As IDead[y As the Disease Remember to Practice Safer Sex Each and Every Time Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152-2729 TOHF~ AiDS AWARENESS; CA~IIPA~GN For more information about AIDS, Safer Sex, or if you just want to talk, call us at 743-4297. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. 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 Ne~vsletter mailing list and wish to be added. Name Address Ci~ State Phone(optiona!) Signatm:e I would like to volunteer to help with: Page 6 Zip � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/51cb8a69458b3eb6a5ec432149d95752.pdf adba29be29a69ac8b7993fc6234e3801 PDF Text Text OFRC~AL PUBLICATION OF TULSA OKLAHOi~IANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Volume 9 Number 3 March 1989 the Headlines.,. A View from the Trenches in the Latest Nationa~ Battle for Gay Civil Rights On Dec. 15, 1988., Dallas Judge Jack Hampton sentenced a convicted double-murderer to a 30-year term instead of the full life sentence sought by the prosecution. The murderer, Richard Lee Bednarski, systematically sought out two gay victims and brutally killed them. At the sentencing hearing, Judge Hampton said, "I don’t much care for queers cruising the streets picking up teenage boys... I put prostitutes and gays at about the same level, and I’d be hard put to give somebody life for killing a prostitute." At the March TOHR meeting, Dallas Gay Alliance Administrator Warren Becker will speak. The DGA has gained worldwide attention for its protests against homophobic Judge Hampton as well as its efforts to ensure civil rights for all citizens. At the meeting, Becker, a gay civil rights activist, will address current actions and reactions to the gay civil rights movement being conducted in Dallas and throughout the country. The meeting will be Tuesday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. in Aaronson Auditorium at the downtown Tulsa See "Becket" on page 2 Exciting News from the American Bar Association In an encouraging victory for gay and lesbian civil rights, the American Bar Association recently passed a resolution likely to affect sexual orientation issues for years to come. At its early February convention, the ABA’s House of Delegates approved a resolution supporting efforts to extend anti-discrimination protection to gays and lesbians. The ABA resolution had been defeated several times previously. Not much has been reported on this decision nationally, but civil rights experts interpret it as a gigantic leap forward. Consider that ABA lobbying efforts in Washington are directed toward passage of measures the organization supports. Now, with the largest body of lawyers in the nation supporting anti-discrimination laws for gay people, experts predict an increasingly friendly stance.toward such issues in legal circles. It’s About Time! �Local Becker.oo ~s ~t That Time Again?! Continued from page I City-County Library. Becker also will discuss the activities of DGA’s action group GUTS (Gay Urban Truth Squad.) He will field questions and offer suggestions from his experience as a gay rights advocate for possible implementation by Tulsa gay and lesbian activists. The program will be preceded by a short business meeting. As gay and lesbian citizens, our civil rights are perpetually challenged. Please attend this important meeting and bring your questions and comments. March P / FLAG Meeting to Feature Video The video "Who Happen to Be Gay" will be shown at the next meeting of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. P / FLAG will meet at 7 p.m. March 13 at Metropolitan Community Church, 1623 N. Maplewood. The video is a 23-minute presentation created by the United Methodist Church in Denver, Colo. P / FLAG is an informational support group bridging the way for communication and love between families and friends. 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 your TOHR membership. The date is a reminder of when your TOHR membership expires. Please renew so TOHR can continue its many worthwhile programs in Tulsa’s 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, the TOHR Community Resource Center and it helps us continue to bring informative programs to our monthly membership meetings. TOHR is growing each year, THANKS TO ’ - ~ YOU! ! I THANKS! �Local Movie lovers line up at the Feb. 9 benefit showing of "Torch Song Trilogy." "Torch Song" E~enefit a Hit! The downtown Williams Center Cinema was packed Feb. 9 for the benefit showing of Harvey Fierstein’s"Torch Song Trilogy." Those in attendance said the film was wonderful, and the reception following the film capped offthe perfect evening of cinematic entertainment. $4,226 was raised by the benefit. Half of that, $2,113, will go to Theatre Tulsa, with the remaining $2,113 to be split between Shanti, ASP and TOHR. TOHR will get about $700. Thanks to everyone who attended, and a special thanks to The Cinema! New in Town? Having Problems? Callers in Need Get Recording The TOHR Helpline is facing a volunteer shortage crisis. The Helpline recording promises callers that someone will be on the line between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. seven days a week. It is sad to play back the messages after a night with no volunteer on the line and hear caller after caller try again and again to talk to someone. Helpline Coordinator Anna D. has set a training session for new Helpline volunteers in March. Them am two different dates to choose from. Saturday, March 11 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, March 23 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Both training sessions will be held at the TOHR office. Anna has requested that current Helpline volunteers attend as well. Anna may be reached at 743-0098, or a message can be left at 743 - GAYS. Dr. John Hurlburt Ph.D. will be on hand for the training sessions. Please volunteer for this important TOHR program. Helpline volunteers give out medical and legal referrals, and often have the unique opportunity of helping someone else deal with the difficulties of being gay in Oklahoma. The community depends on this scrvice, and TOHR needs you now. Please help. Page 3 Need Information? We are the TOHR Gay Infor mation Helpline. We are here to help you make it through life a little easier. We offer a wide variety of referrats - from legat and medical to AIDS, TOHR and bar Lnformation. 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 t@ �Textbook LOOKING AT GAY AND LESBIAN LIFE by Warren J. Blumenfeld and Diane Raymond (Philosophical Library, ISBN 0802225519, 416 pp., $25.00) Our Times Ne v Publication Offers Overview Of Things Gay By Arthur Evans Philosophical Library has just published an impressive new work that is likely to set a standard for balanced, comprehensive treatment of major issues pertaining to lesbians and gay men. With the unpretentious tire of Looking at Gay and Lesbian Life, the book examines such issues as the formation of gender roles and sexual preferences, different methodologies in sexual research, the evolution of religious attitudes toward homosexuafity and toward women, patterns of homophobia, and the modem history of the lesbian and gay movement. Both of the book’s co-authors, Warren J. Blumenfeld and Diane Raymond, have been involved in professional teaching as well as gay activism, pursuits that have enabled them Diane Raymond and Warren Blumenfeld to combine an affirmative attitude toward sexuality with the skill of conveying complicated information in an authoritative, easy-to-read format. The result is a helpful learning resource for libraries, study groups, and inquiring minds in general, regardless of Larnbda Rising BOOK REPORT~ sexual orientation. Among the book’s greatest assets is its lucid, step-bystep approach in clearly defining new technical terms and in aptly summarizing major controversies and schools of thought in each area of inquiry. The argument always moves methodically, easily, and convincingly from the elements to the ~vhole, which is exactly what a good textbook ought to do. As with any book having such a wide scope, there are bound to be some soft spots. Several appear in this work, especially in regard to historical questions having apparently A Contemporary Review arisen from an uncritical reading of certain secondary sources. of Gay & Lesbian Literature ...The presence of the various errors and omissions should nonetheless be kept in a proper perspective for this ( } Check/M.O. ( ) AmEx. ( )VISA ( } MCard Exph-es book. Looking at Gay and Lesbian Life is an enrichment of Card# Name our fives and a tool for our empowerment. I only wish there had Signature been such a tool when I was a lonely and scared gay teenager Address State Zip living in a small town in Pennsylvania in the 1950s. We have City Mail to: BOOK REPORT DEPT # 596 all come a !ong way. 1625 Conn. Ave. NW, Wash. DC 20009 PHONE ORDERS: 1-202-462-6969 (Arthur Evans is the author of The God of Ecstaey: Sex Roles and the Madness of Dionysos.) Page �Local Shine in ’89! Dignity/~ntegrity E~ects Officers, New officers were elected at the February meeting of the Tulsa chapter of Dignity / Integrity. The new officers are: President: Gary F. Vice president: Susie T. Secretary: Chuck K. Treasurer: Steve W. D / I will meet again March 11 at St. Dunston’s Episcopal Church, 5635 E. 71st St., between Sheridan and Yale, for fellowship among gay and lesbian Christians. The meeting will conclude with D / I’s great potluck dinner! Dignity / Integrity of Tulsa invites everyone to join in the worship and fun! A group from D / I Tulsa will be traveling to Little Rock, Ark., March 4-6 for a regional meeting. Tulsa members wi!! be delivering the liturgy portion of the Mass there. At I p.m. on March 26, D / I will hold its Easter Champagne Brunch. The brunch will be followed by an Easter egg hunt. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite dish and colored eggs for the hunt!! For more information on these or any other D / I activities, call 234-0315. Metropolitan Community Church of Tulsa has a full slate of activities for March! March 2: Membership class - 7 p.m. March 6: "Caring Men" men’s rap group, "You’re Not .alone" - 7 p.m. March 9: Membership class II - 7 p.m. March 13: P / FLAG - 7 p.m. March 16: Membership class III - 7 p.m. March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Social!! - 7 p.m. March 19: Palm Sunday Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Holy Week: March 24: Good Friday gathering - 7 p.m. Mamh 26: Easter Resurrection Celebration 10:45 a.m. Brunch, Easter egg hunt - 12:30 p.m. March Bible study - Psalms 23 Sharing God’s Word: Sunday services are held at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Adult Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Wednesday evening services are held at 7 p.m. Every Tuesday, A1-Anon and AA hold open speaker meetings at 7 p.m. Every Thursday and Saturday, N-Anon and AA hold their regular group meetings at 7 p.m. I E E ERSH P 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 Zip. City State Phone(optional) Signature I would like to volunteer Make check payable to: to help with: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 5 .... t~ �TOHR REPORTER Advertising P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 (918) 7~,34297 Art/Size Requirements : All ads will be standard business-card size and MUST be camera-ready. Exact Size $25 per month (lx insertion per newsletter) Discounts available for 3-month contracts Payment : All advertisements MUST be PREPAID. Payment MUST be received in our office PRIOR to the 10th of the month or ad cannot appear in that month’s issue. Camera-ready art must also be in our office by the 10th of the month. We reserve the right to reject any advertising. No coupons! Advertising space in the TOHR Reporter is available at standard rates and without discrimination in the application of policy, to any individual, organization, or business, regardless of age, sex, race, national origin, or sexual orientation. It is, therefore, illogical to assume any one characteristic applies to all of our advertisers. The only valid assumption which should be made is that advertisers herein are addressing a largely gay readership and, therefore, invite and value gay patronage. Page 6 [~ �National Hepe Against Vie ence Famous comedian Bob Hope has produced a thirty-second public service announcement for national television to combat anti-gay violence. Standing in front of a deep blue curtain and clad in a tuxedo, Hope says: "I’m proud to live in this great free country. I’m proud of our commitment to free speech, and I’m proud of our country’s commitment to protecting the rights of its citizens to work and live free of bigotry and violence. ’°l-hat’s why I was amazed to discover that many people die each year in anti-gay attacks, and thousands more are left scarred emotionally and physically. Bigotry has no place in this great nation, and violence has no place in this world. But it happens. Prejudice hurts ... kills. Please don’t be a part of it by your words or your deeds. Thank you." The tape was voluntarily made by Hope upon the request of national gay civil rights organization GLAAD. GLAAD representatives will be approaching major networks in weeks to come, seeking air time for the announcement. Because of the high production values used in producing the tape and Hope’s fame, those handling the tape are hopeful it will air Soon. At Least 20% of U.S. Males Have Had Gay. Experience, Study Says Deaths Surpass in Vietnam As of the first week of February, AIDS has killed more Americans than died in combat during the Vietnam War. Nearly 48,6043 have died from AIDS in the United States, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control reported. A total of 47,355 Americans died in combat during Vietnam, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. Another 10,796 Americans died within combat areas in Vietnam, but the deaths were not from "hostile" causes - primarily diseases and accidents. AIDS deaths will pass even the combined total some time this summer, health officials say. Another 36,280 Americans have been diagnosed with AIDS. Quotable Quotes: I~ e’s all man - we made sure of that." -RONALD REAGAN, when asked in 1978 whether his son, Ron Jr., was gay. At least 20 percent of American adult men have had one or more homosexual experiences, according to a study by the National Research Council. A minimum of 3,3 percent of U.S. men have such contacts with frequency, the study found. The new study analyzed data collected by questionnaires in 1970 and in a 1988 national survey. Charles F. Turner, who co-authored the study for the magazine Science, said the current estimates are the lowest possible number and that there is not enough data to establish a true number, which would be higher. He said the uncertainty is the result of the assumed tendency of surveyed men to be untruthful about homosexual experiences. "Because of what we know about the history of societal oppression of gay men, there is very considerable reason to believe that a number of men will conceal experiences that they have had," Turner said. Science is the journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Page 7 t@ ��A LITTLE SUNDAY READING? The TOHR Resource Center has new hours!! Stop by Sunday afternoons 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a cup of coffee. Browse through our collection of gay and lesbian literature or watch a film on videotape. The Resource Center has a variety of pamphlets dealing with health issues, relationships and coming out. Have any used books dealing with gay or lesbian issues? Bring them by the Center! Donations of books, videos, newspapers are greatly appreciated!! Better yet, bring a friend and chat!! Page �� https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/968188fb9b713ded7a935e1aeb8c4e5a.pdf 6a5124c2c0d39ab7a071f65bd3cbb709 PDF Text Text t OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Volume 9 Number 6 June 1989 INSIDE: Take a look backstage at the perfor mers and directors of the hottest show this season! 4,5,6 Choreographer Eddie Burgess Acclaimed Choreographer to Premiere Work at Follies Choreographer and dancer Eddie Burgess will present the premiere performance of his original solo dance piece "Two Goodbyes" at TOHR’s Follies Revue ’89 at 8 p.m. June 16 and 17 in Studio One, Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Burgess, who has choreographed, taught and performed dance all over the world, says the Follies performance will be the first time the work has been publicly presented. "I’ve been wanting to do a ’goodbye’ theme for a long while," Burgess said. "The music is Cole Porter’s ’Every Time We Say Goodbye’ as sung by Simply Red and Sammy Fain’s ’I’ll Be Seeing You’ as sung by Mandy Patinkin." Burgess choreographed the recent CityArts, Tulsa production of "Chicago" and "The Rocky Horror Show," which runs June 2-4 and June 9-11 at the Brady Theater. Next summer, he returns to the Milwaukee Ballet to conduct workshops in concert dance. The idea for "Two Goodbyes" had its beginnings five years ago, the Bartlesville native said. "There are aspects of goodbyes ... some leave pleasant memories, some are tragic, some are mixed. Goodbyes mean lots of things on lots of levels. It’s joyous, it’s sad. Goodbyes are hard to talk about, for all of us. I think tiffs piece will fit the occasion very nicely." Follies Revue ’89 will benefit the AIDS education programs of TOHR, the TOHR Helpline and other AIDS services. Tickets are on sale now at the PAC box office, Laff’s Underground, 311 E. Seventh St., and at the June TOHR meeting. Burgess says "Two Goodbyes" has elements of Continued on page 2 �Choreogtaphe ... Continued from page 1 The Tulsa chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays now has its first "parent" coordinators. Tulsa parents Joe and Nancy have agreed to take on the task of forming the new Tulsa chapter. A spokesperson for the organization said, "Such a task cannot be accomplished without the support of the whole commtmity. Support of P/FLAG comes from being involved. Participate in meetings. Bring a friend or family member." For those needing someone to talk with, the organization urges you to call 743-4297 and leave a message. Joe and Nancy will call back. P/FLAG is a sharing, support group for family and friends of gay and lesbian people. It offers a bridge between the straight and gay communities. The next P/FLAG meeting is 7 p.m. June 7 in the downtown Central Library’s lecture room. Out for the Summer... romance, melancholy and regret. "I originally thought it would be a group piece, but as I was working on some movements, it became a solo piece," he said. Burgess soon will begin working on the world premiere of a new musical written by famed songwriter Jimmy Webb and noted science fiction writer Ray Bradbury. The musical, "Dandelion Wine," promises to be a major step in Burgess’ career. Burgess has taught in studios in New York City; San Francisco; Oslo, Norway; Canada; France and the Caribbean. He was lead dancer with Jennifer Muller and the Works in New York. DEADLINE!! The deadline is July 15 for all organizations wanting information printed in the July TOHR Reporter! Send news items to: Editor, TOHR Reporter, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. The TOHR Community Resource Center will be closed for the summer. Seems most people would rather enjoy the nice weather on the weekends than Sit inside reading books and watching movies. Us too! In the meantime, please consider making a donation of any used books on gay-related topics to the Center. We can use them. Watch coming TOHR Reporters for fall reopening dates. See you this fall! Dignity / integrity Sets Meeting Dignity/Integrity will meet next at 5 p.m. June 10 at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 5635 E. 71 St. Worship will be followed by a brief business meeting and the famous potluck dinner. D/I provides a forum for Catholic and Episcopalian gays and lesbians to worship together. Tulsa D/I continues to offer baked goodies and pop during the midbreak at monthly TOHR membership meetings. For more information on the organization, call 234-0315. Page 2 t~ �Local "Citizens Against Crime" to Offer Tips on How Not to Become a Victim Discrimination, bigotry, ignorance - many of us have experienced these things first-hand. When they turn to violence, it becomes everyone’s concern. * In Fort Wayne, Indiana, three teenagers with Chinese "throwing stars" invaded a gay bar and slashed three patrons. * In rural North Carolina, members of the farright "White Patriot Party" struck a gay-oriented bookstore and shot five men, killing three. According to an informant, the murders were "to avenge Jehovah on homosexuals." * In Pennsylvania last spring, a lone assailant stalked and shot two lesbians hiking in the mountains, killing one and seriously wounding the other. When police caught him, the man said he had been provoked because it was clear that the women were lesbian lovers. We read about these crimes nationwide, and about violence right here in Tulsa. As gay and lesbian Tulsans, we sometimes know all too well the real story behind the headlines. With warm weather upon us, the chance of becoming a crime victim increases. Gay bashing and homophobic violence go up as activities move outdoors. Don’t become a victim! You can take charge of your personal safety. At the June TOHR general membership meeting, Freda Hunt, of Citizens Against Crime, will speak on crime prevention and safety awareness. As a security consultant, she has spoken to thousands of people concerning these timely and important subjects. Her seminars have been presented to a wide variety of businesses, as well as civic and professional organizations. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. June 6 in Aaronson Auditorium at the downtown Central Library. Ms. Hunt’s presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting. Please mark your June calendar and plan to attend. It could be one of the most important programs you’ll hear this year. Page 3 �IFOllies ’89 I A Cast of Thousands? The cast for TOHR’s Follies Revue ’89 has been announced by coordinators Linda Stevens and Ellis Widner and Follies chair Betty V. The sho.w will feature singers, dancers, instrumentalists and comics in what promises to be the entertainment highlight of the season. The show, according to TOHR President Steve McCufley, is Oklahoma’s firstever variety showcase for gay talent. "Follies has evolved into a true community event," he said. "Though the emphasis is on gay talent, we are proud that members of the heterosexual community have come forward to volunteer their talents, too." For the first time, follies will feature live entertainment. Most singers will be backed by a live band. The performers include: Singers Michael Silva, Linda Stevens, Jesse Scott, Paula Rae, Deborah Roberts, Rick Martin and Rebecca Ungerman, who will sing tunes ranging from Broadway to jazzy soul and folk. Professional stand-up comic Bob Odle will bring his infamous Rev. Oral Love to Follies for the first time. Sidney Street and Randy Kinnear, stars of the upcoming CityArts production of"The Rocky Horror Show," will perform. Street, who portrays the notorious Frank N Furter will perform his show-stopping "Sweet Transvestite." Kinnear will sing a medley of Broadway show tunes. A troupe of dancers will strut their stuff to a number from "A Chorus Line," --7- i "r .-I’.’.:;’~ ~.-#-..~.r?..-’Page Bob Odle as The Rev. Oral Love featuring choreography generously donated by Peggy Lanik of Peggy Lanik Dance Studio. The fabulous Green Country Cloggers, a veteran performing group, will return to Follies this year with two of their incredible routines. The band will be led by music director Jimmie Hoose, who also will perform a classical piano solo. Brian Morrison, vocal director, also will perform. Jazz saxophonist Joel Ross will make the reeds sing. Acclaimed choreographer Eddie Burgess will premiere his latest work, "Two Goodbyes," as a solo concert dance piece. The inimitable Gene of the Bamboo Lounge will bring his unique one-man show. James Vance, acclaimed playwrite and actor, will present a special dramatic reading. And there will be two comic "p~" scenes featuring blackouts and one-liners in the "Laugh-In" tradition. The cast will feature members of the community like you’ve never seen them before! �Follies ’89 Choreographing a E ig "One" Fo ies... ’ When a top-hat-and-tails-clad group of dancers One of her treasured memories was hits the stage for the opening number of "Follies Revue ta-aveling with westem swinglegend Bob Wills. .-.t __ ’ 89," they will be dancing the steps of Peggy Lanik to the "I was 14 and went out with him to help "" music of"One" from "A Chorus Line." sell war ~nds," she recalled. "Leon McAuliffe (Wills’ Lanik, of Peggy Lanik Dance Studio, 11415 E. steel guitar player) took me on my first plane ride. I also 19th St., has danced everywhere from dives to ballrooms knew Bob’s dad, his brother, Johrmie Lee and others in and theaters. She started her career at their family." age 9. Lanik has performed as a back"I never quit," said the petite ground dancer for Bob Hope, Red woman. "I don’t ever plan to. All I Skelton and many other entertainever wanted to do from the time I was ers. bom was dance." "When the movie ’Tulsa’ preLanik has donated her chomiered here, I was part of a group of reography, studio space and rehearsal dancers who did a number with time to the dancers of Follies. Susan Hayward at the Orpheum Musical comedy and song Theater. I was 15 and she didn’t and dance were Lanik’s specialites. really like sharing the stage with "I danced during World War anyone. We were wearing huge Follies ’89 dancers are limbering up! II with a company," she said. "It was Indian headdresses and skimpy like a Las Vegas show. We performed at Army and Navy costumes. I’ll tell you, her red hair was there for a reason. bases. The servicemen were so appreciative. We did four She really didn’t want us there." shows a day. I was wom out, but it was wonderful." Contributing to Follies, Lanik said, was an easy She said she also remembers "lots of shows" at decision to make. the Brady, where she danced more than 2,500 hours in "Things like th_is make life worthwhile," she two years. said. "We have to help each other." John Thomeyer Follies Revue ’89 will be dedicated with love ane respect to John Thomeyer and all those in the community who have died with AIDS. John was an active member of TOHR and the Green Country Cloggers. John Thomeyer John was well known inthe community as a very talented actor. He appeared in many theater productions, including Tulsa Alliance for Classical Theater, CityArts and Theatre Tulsa. He also was the narrator in "The Rocky Horror Show." Cast members of this year’s "Rocky" show, which will be performed June 2-4 and June 9-11 at .,.~. the Brady Theater, will be appearing in Follies in . :: tribute to John. A panel remembering John recently was added to the Name: Quilt. The design for that panel was the inspiration for the design for the Follies ":: Revue ’89 program and its theme ..-’:= "The Empty Stage." John Thomeyer as Rosencrantz Page 5 t~" �Follies ’89 Follies Revue ’89 performers give a preview presentation at Laffs. Laffs Fund=Raiser Tops $700 A weekend of special events raised an estimated $700 for Follies Revue ’89. The special promotion was planned by Roy and O.C. of Laffs Underground, 311 E. Seventh St. and was held May 14-16 at Laffs. It featured a May 15 preview of the Follies show. Several singers and musicians who will perform at this year’s Follies gave the community a sneak preview of .what will be at the Revue. Jimmie Hoose, musical director of Follies, played piano. Renny Berry and vocal director Brian Morrison also were featured on keyboards. Page 6 For the fund-raising weekend, Laffs was transformed into the HMS Laffs, a British cruise ship. The club’s nautical transformation was supervised by Glen Rainey, Curtis Taylor and Roy Lane. After a bon voyage party, the "cruise" made stops in the Caribbean withvoodoo dancers, alimbo contest and a swimsuit competition. Swimsuit winner Tim B. and dancer Fritz Davis donated their tips to Follies. The Follies Preview was held during the ship’s stopover at the Mexican Riviera. The weekend concluded on May 14 with a turnabout show featuring the staff of the HMS Laffs: Brian, Buddy, James, Randy and Jay. 1o~ �Pride Week Gay P ide This month we celebrate Gay Pride Week. Twenty years ago, in late June of 1969 in New York City, the Stonewall Rebellion took place. When the police came to oust the gay patrons of the Stonewall Bar, instead of quietly following orders, the police found themselves barricaded inside the bar and calling for reinforcements. The angry crowd of gays outside grew in number, beginning a protest that lasted three days. Within two decades, gay people found their identity as a group. In this brief time, a collective youth, maturity and old age has been experienced. What has brought about this unique phenomenon? AIDS. Suddenly, like a community of old people, many are obliged to guard their health, nurse ailing friends, and get involved in new health and social programs. Suddenly, we are attending funerals for those who were young and healthy just a short time ago. Suddenly, we are reading obituaries. In the early 1980s this unknown disease started to appear among gay men. It was first labeled GRID (Gay Related Immune Deficiency), since it was recognized that the immune system of some gay men was for some reason dysfunctional. Because the disease was primarily found in the gay community, it was called the "gay plague". Cases were doubling every 6 to 8 months. As the numbers continued to climb, sexually active gay men, IV drug users, hemophiliacs, people with transfusions, sexual parmers and children of the above were included in the ranks of the ill. The gay plague had become the "4-H disease" (homosexuals, heroin users, hemophiliacs, and Haitians). Society is reluctant to deal with a disease that is sexually transmitted. AIDS has predominantly occurred in homosexual and bisexual individuals, and there are many people who are very uncomfortable about homosexuality. For some, AIDS was God’s gay punishment, making it a challenge to explain why lesbians rarely contact the disease. (That does give support to one of my favorite bumper stickers "When God Made Man, She Was Only Joking.") If public support was slow to appear, the opposite was true in the gay community. Gay men were joined in the early months of the epidemic by lesbians as well as non-gay friends and family members. AIDS has produced profound changes in gay people’s caring for themselves and caring for one another. Because of the early suspicion that the disease was transmitted by sexual contact, many were forced to review their sexual behavior. Sex was not the most important part of our identity. The discovery that we are not people driven by sex, but are people strongly motivated to love and care, has resulted in significant changes in the way we .live. So, how do we celebrate Gay Pride Week in an age of AIDS. The disease does not define us, although it has shaken the identity of the gay male community. For some, there’s a nostalgia for the good old days. For others, there’s anger that AIDS funding is limited and no cure is on the horizon. But for all of us, we have been forced to acknowledge that AIDS knows no barriers. Thomas Paine writes, "I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and can grow brave by reflection." So do we, and we have. Diane Persson, Ph.D. Tulsa Coordinator AIDS Support Program Page 7 Pride Week Activities: With "20 Years After Stonewall" as its theme, Pride Week will kick off with the TOHR Follies Revue ’89 June 16 and 17 and will wind down with the annual (free) Pride Week Picnic June 25 at Area 6 in Mohawk Park. Details were too sketchy at press time to offer a specific list of activieies, but several bars and many organizations are planning special events. T-shirts and buttons will be on sale at many locations. For a detailed Pride Week calendar, attend the June TOHR meeting! t@~ �I U.S./Local National Briefs Oklahoma-Born IVICC Founder Dies The Rev. James E. Sandmire, one of California’s best-known gay leaders, died of complications from AIDS May 12 at San Francisco General Hospital. He was 59. Sandmire, a Miami, Okla., native, founded the Metropolitan Community Churches in San Francisco and Oakland, Calif. He was the leader of an unsuccessful effort by MCC to join the National Council of Churches. He told the 260-member governing board, "The reason people come to our church is because they can’t come to yours." He is survived by lover Jack Hubbs, San Francisco; daughter, Kimberly, Dallas; son, James III, Salt Lake City; father, James Sr., Miami, Okla.; three sisters, Ruth Ann Hudspeth of Tulsa, Okla., Elizabeth Williams of Miami, Okla., and Jane Graves of Logan, Utah; and one grandson. 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. C~ and let’s talk! Human Tests OKd for New AIDS Drug The Food and Drug Administration is allowing a potentially promising new AIDS drug to be tested on people infected with the virus. Researchers say GLQ223 is unique because it appears to kill only those immune-system cells infected with the AIDS virus, leaving non-infected cells alone. However, they caution that the drug has been tested only in the laboratory and has not been used on patients. Gay/Lesbian Information Line 743-GAYS Sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights 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 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductible. Page 74152 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/62858833d3603fd285caeaa66e2b5bf8.pdf 08f0b01e1642fa1d20c13a51f4acccc4 PDF Text Text t July 1989 OFRCIAL PUBLICATION OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS .... Volume 9 Number 7 Benefit a Rip-Roaring Success! Tulsa community support showed no boundaries at Follies’ 89 as audience members of all ages, races, sexual orientations and backgrounds showed up for TOHR’s biggest benefit yet. The cast and crew of Follies ’89 pulled out the stops before two packed houses June 16 and 17 in Studio One at the downtown Performing Arts Center. Advance media coverage in both Tulsa newspapers attracted a variety of Follies-goers from all walks of life. Everyone involved agreed that the event helped unite members of the gay community as well as introduce TOHR in a wonder~ way to many in the Tulsa community as a whole. Follies Revue ’89 helped reaffirm TOHR’s commitment to the idea "We Are All in This Together." Vocalists throughout the evening had audience members tapping feet and humming along. A dramatic scene from Harvey Fierstein’s "Tidy Endings" brought tears in the crowd. This year’s show was dedicated to John Thomeyer and all those in the community who have died with A weary Follies cast member can’t believe it’s over. AIDS. John’s Names Project Quilt panel was on display at the performance, and served as the inspiration for the Follies ’89 program cover. Everyone agreed the caliber of performances was amazing for the first variety show attempted of this Continued on page 2 July eeting te Feature Open=Fleer Discussion With the wonderful reception Follies ’89 received in the community, TOHR has a golden opportunity for growth and improvement! Many are asking "what’s next?" We’d like YOU to tell US! What would you like to see more of?. What do you like or dislike? What programs would you like to see expanded or disbanded? The July TOHR general membership meeting will have no scheduled speaker so we can open the floor for members to speak out. We’d like to know what you think! The opportunity for expansion into different areas of the community has never been better! Because of the Fourth of July holiday, the July meeting will be held on Thursday instead of Tuesday. The meeting is set for July 6, 6:30 p.m., in Aaronson Auditorium at the downtown Central Library. Show up and let us know what’s on your mind. See you there! �Fo ies Revue ’89 a RipoRoaring Success! Continued from page 1 nature in Tulsa. Coordinators reported praise from members of Tulsa’s theater community, who admitted they hadn’t expected to see the quality of show they did. The Follies Comedy Company had the audience rolling in the aisles, and things really got out of hand with the Green Country Cloggers. Their energetic performance had the crowd hooting, hollering, clapping and stomping in their seats. Want to Lend a Hand? TOHR is always in need of individuals who would like to volunteer to.help support Tulsa’s gay and lesbian community. Here’s a list of some programs we could use a hand with in July! Volunteering is a great way to make friends while helping out! Benefit dinner and auction: A volunteer coordinator is needed to help solicit celebrity auction donations mad oversee this year’s event! Helpers for other tasks associated with the fund-raiser are also needed. HIV clinic: TOHR needs one or two people dedicated to the idea of providing the community with free, anonymous and confidential HIV testing to help continue coordinating the effort with the AIDS Support Program of Tulsa. Helpline: The TOHR Helpline is always looking for eager volunteers to be trained to work the gay information line. If you would like to help with any of these programs, call the Helpline at 742-GAYS any night between 8 and 10 p.m. Phone volunteers have been provided with names and numbers they can give you to contact the right parties. Thanks everybody!! Page Every single selection - from Eddie Burgess’ stirring dance piece, to The Rev. Oral Love, to the Follies ’89 dancers, to all of the dramatic, vocal and instrumental performances - the crowd loved. TOHR can’t begin to thank everyone who spent weeks and weeks making the event a success. All we can say again is Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Due to the tireless efforts of Follies Coordinators Linda Stevens and Ellis Widner, and a hundred other individuals and businesses, this year’s event broke all other fund-raising records for the group. The event raised more than $7,000, all of which will be used for AIDS treatment, support and educational programs. A detailed report of exactly how much was raised and exactly where it will be spent is in the works for next month’s Reporter. TOHR wants you all to know the specific woik you are helping make possible. We especially want to thank everyone who supported TOHR by purchasing a ticket and attending the performance. We hope you continue to attend TOHR activities and consider trying out for next year’s FoIlies! Competition is tough, but.., the roar of the greasepaint, the smell of the crowd... �to Light the 4tb! Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Tulsa plans to brighten up a lot of people’s Fourth of July holiday this year! The annual MCC fireworks stand will be in operation July 1-4 at the comer of Yale and Dawson. Stop by the stand for your pyrotechnic shopping and help out a great cause at the same time. Michael Lee, famous Dallas entertainer, will be performing in Tulsa the weekend of July 7, 8 and 9. On Sunday, July 9th, Lee will share his vocal talents with MCC morning worshipers. The July 9th service will be followed by a "home-cookin’" sale. MCC members will prepare home-cooked dishes that can be bought and heated up later at home. One July 14th, a Cottage Prayer Meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. A guest speaker is tentatively scheduled for the Sunday, July 16 service. On a national note, the United Federation of Metropolitan Community Churches will hold its general conference meeting July 16-23 in Minneapolis, Minn. Looking ahead, Rev. Alice Jones said she is anticipating the arrival of UFMCC founder the Rev. Elder Troy Perry the weekend of August 25, 26 and 27. (More on Rev. Perry’s visit in next month’s Reporter,) Morning worship services at MCC are 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. every week. Adult Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday evening services are held at 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous/A1-Anon meetings are Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, 8 p.m. (open speaker night), Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., and the AA rap group meets Sundays 5-6 p.m. MCC is located at 1623 N. Maplewood. Due to the Fourth of July holily, the ne~t ~OHR general m~ership meeting will be held Thursday, July 6th. Ma~e a note. See you there~ Page 3 Dignityflntegrity ~s TaNequah:Bound Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa Inc., is gearing up for its annual Tahlequah weekend July 15 and 16. On Saturday, July 15, an afternoon float trip down the Illinois River is planned. Later that evening, the NSU River City Players will entertain. On Sunday, July 16, Mass will be held at local churches and followed by an afternoon cookout. For more information, call 234-0315. P/FLAG Sets July Meeting Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays has set its next meeting 7 p.m. July 10 in the story-hour room at the downtown Central Library. P/FLAG is an informational support group bridging the way for communication between straight and gay friends and family. Formore information, call 743-4297 and leave a message. Coordinators Joe and Nancy will call back. July July 6 July t@ �The AIDS Support Program and Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights are pleased to announce the free and anonymous AIDS/HIV Testing and Counseling Clinic will be increased to twice a month - the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. The time and place remain the same (7-9 p.m., 6310 E. 30 St.) ASP and TOH R extend heartfelt thanks to our clinic coordinators, Sandy and Max, who are resigning their duties. They have done a wonderful job and will be greatly missed. Sandy and Max have put in hours of time and effort, and the community is greatly in their debt for all of the work they have done. The Thursday night clinic is always looking for good counselors (state certified), phlebotomists, and clerical help. If you would like to be involved, please call the ASP office at 749-8277. OU Medical College Co-sponsored by the AIDS Support Program and Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Oklahoma AiDS Information (Provided by Diane Persson, ASP) * Oklahoma ranks 24th in the number of cases of AIDS in the United States. * 47 percent of those cases reported since January 1983 are still living. * More than 400 Oklahomans have tested HIV positive with no symptoms, and it is estimated that more than 15,~ may be infected with the virus. Page 6310 E. 30 St., 2nd Floor For more information, call 7498277 (day) or 743-4297 (8-10 p.m. nightly) A E)S Transmission o (" 67% Gay/Bisexual Men 79)/° "L 12% Gay and 7% IV drug I~ 14% other~ �! lnfo by Phone The Department of Health and Human Services is setting up a ton-free telephone service to link people infected with HIV to ~ ~ [~ federally sponsored studies of experimental treatments at medical [~ [~ [~ centers around tbe country. C~ [~ ~ Callers dialing (800) TRIALS-A can find out about the more ~ 1~ [~ than 80 clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, including elegibility requirements, exclusion criteria, study location and duration. The department hopes to attract more participants in the various tests. The new phone service, operated by the department’s National Institute of AHergy and Infectious Diseases, complements efforts under way at the Food and Drug Administration to develop a computerized listing of all studies of experimental AIDS treatments, including those conducted by private companies. The FDA component is expected to be incorporated into the service by midsummer. For more information about AIDS, Safer Sex, or if you just need to talk, call us. We offer a wide variety of referrals - from legal, to medical, to bar information to TOHR meeting topics. The helpline is staffed by volunteers 7 days a week 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. You’re not alone. 743=4297 Page �ti~embership 1 Hey Neighbor:! Let’s get to know each other! Why not stick your nose in our next meeting? HOLIDAY CHANGE!! 6:30 p.m. Aaronson Auditorium Become a part of Tulsa’s sharing, growing community spirit! Tulsa City-County Library Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights wishes everybody a safe and fun Fourth of July holiday!!! ~ 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 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3990f592af81dc86457a72385abdf434.pdf 682313751cbf804c6e229206e1612055 PDF Text Text t OFFIC~AL PUBLiCATiON OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Volume 9 Number 10 October 1989 Light o Sta E ight!! TOHR’s 3rd Annual Benefit Dinner/Auction Friday, October 13, 1989 6p.m. to 10 p.m. Sheraton Kensington Hotel Featuring a specialguest speaker and live entertainment! Auction items frora national celebrities and local contributors! $25 per person includes dinner and admission! Tickets may be purchased at: Harry & Mrs. Jones, 1617 E. 15th Charles Faudree, 2042 Utica Square Marshon’s at the Plaza, 8112 S. Lewis The Head Hunters, 6515 E. 31st St. Jared’s Carriage Trade, 1602 E. 15th St. Or send your check to: TOHR "The Stars Come Out" P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 Reservations must be made by Wednesday, October 11. Absolutely no admission without advance reservation! See you there!! This year’s TOHR Benefit Dinner/Auction promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s! Everything is gearing up for what promises to be a gala evening. The excitement continues to build for this event as more contributions arrive from national and local "stars." Plan on coming out to support TOHR’s efforts to serve the Tulsa community ! Come experience an exciting variety of auction items, a grand dinner menu and cash bar, live entertainment featuring Linda Stevens, Paula Rae and Michael Silva, an informational program with Bill Rogers, founder of OHR/OKC and a drawing for a weekend lodging/branch package at the Sheraton Kensington! ! A Fabulous Benefit Event! �More than 300 spectators were on hand throughout the Labor Day weekend to cheer on their favorite teams at the Ninth Annual Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament. The KC Blues of Kansas City, Mo., took first place in the men’s division. The Box Boys, sponsored by the Tool Box of Tulsa, took second. The Ivey League of Oklahoma City took first place in the women’s division (no photo available), and the Slammers of Kansas City, Mo., took second. TOHR wishes to thank all the temnas, sponsors, fans and supporters of the event for making it a KC Blues of Kansas City - Photo courtesy Tulsa Week Magazine success! Thanks to Jeff at Sterlings for providing a place for the awards ceremony, Golden Video Night at P/Flag! Eagle Distributors for their donation of cases of Michelob and to all those who kept the tables of snacks stocked. The video "Parents Come Out" will be presented at the next meeting of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Hope to see you all next year!! Gays Oct. 9. For meeting location or other informaiion, call Nancy and Joe at 749-4901. P/FLAG is an informaMovie Set at Resource Center! tional support group for straight and gay friends and family. The TOHR Community Resource Center will open for the fall on Sunday, Oct. 8th! The movie "Torch Song Trilogy" will be shown 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and everyone is invited. The Resource Center offers a variety of gay and lesbian-related literature, including fiction and non-fiction books, and many publications dealing with coming out, AIDS and family relationships. Come kick off the fall season with a great movie and bring a friend!! Scary Fun at Halloween Friend-Raiser! Make a new friend and scare yourself silly! Halloween night, Oct. 31, is the night! A scary flick will start at 7:30 p.m. at Peggy’s, and everybody is welcome to come and join in the Halloween fun. Bring your own soft drinks. Popcorn will be provided! For directions, come to the October TOHR general membership meeting, or call the TOHR Helpline at 743-4297. Bring a friend along, or come alone and make some new ones! See you all there!! Page 2 t@ �Health news Findings St nc÷ en Testing Highly successful trials of the antiviral drag AZT suggest that AIDS may very soon become "a treatable disease" instead of a hopeless infection, the Associated Press recently reported federal officials saying. The announcement is "a major turning point in the AIDS epidemic," said Jean McGuire, director of the AIDS Action Council, an advocacy group for AIDS patients. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan recently announced that trials of AZT on people who have tested positive for HIV infection but display no symptoms of AIDS show that the drug can halt progression of the infection. Sullivan said the new trial results provide "real hope for the millions of people worldwide who are infected with HIV." He cautioned: "AZT is not a cure and, indeed, even those who are under AZT treatment remain capable of transmitting the disease." However, he said: "For the millions of Americans who have waited to be tested for HIV because there was no medical assistance available, this announcement should be reason for people to rethink that decision." In response to the news, gay support organizations nationwide are now strongly encouraging HIV testing. In the recent past, strong arguments could be made that since no effective treatment was available for HIVpositive people, testing may simply increase stress and actually hasten the onset of AIDS. Richard Dunne, executive director of Gay Men’s Health Crisis in New York, said a positive HIV antibody test does not mean what it used to. "When HIV antibody testing was first developed, there was virtually nothing people who were infected could do except wait for the first symptoms of AIDS to appear," he said. "There now m’e compelling reasons to get tested and to know your HIV status." Sullivan said, "Today we are witnessing an additional significant milestone in the battle to change AIDS from a fatal disease to a treatable one." Awareness October is AIDS Awareness Month, and the activities are many. A first for Tulsa, the October water bill will have an insert, "Aid for AIDS," discussing the epidemic in our community and Using organizations that are involved. A children’s art show from Joplin, Mo., "Art of Living With AIDS" will be exhibited during the month at some of the events. Sunday, Oct. 1 - Coventry Chorale AIDS Mass, Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 S. Cincinnati, 7 p.m., 582-4128. Monday, Oct. 2 - AIDS Prevention Awareness Night, Tulsa Blues Club, Sunset Grill, 3410 Peoria, 9 p.m., 744-5550. Tuesday, Oct. 5 - HIV/AIDS antibody testing and counseling, free and anonymous, 2345 Southwest Blvd., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., AIDS Support Program, 749-8277. Monday, Oct. 9 - Shanfi general meeting, Osteopathic College, 7 p.m. 749-7898. Tuesday, Oct. 10 - Legislative issues related to AIDS, AIDS Services Network, Community Services Council, 1430 S. Boulder, noon, 585-5551. Have Tried Suicide When the Rainbow Was Enuf," Studio One, Performing Arts Cemer, 2nd Street and Cincinnati, 8 p.m., 596-7111. Sunday, Oct. 15 - National Day of Prayer for AIDS for the Episcopal Church, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 5635 E. 71st St. 6:30 p.m., 4927140. Tuesday, Oct. 17 - Book review of Alice Hoffman’s "At Risk," Page Memorial Library at Sand Springs, noon, 245-2570. Thursday, Oct. 19 - HIV/AIDS antibody testing and counseling, free and anonymous, 2345 Southwest Blvd., 7 p.m. to 9 p:m., AIDS Support Program and TOHR, 749-8277 or 743-4297. Monday, Oct. 23 - Tulsa Opera Young Artists Cuncert benefit for St. Joseph’s Residence, afternoon performances at UCAT and TJC Metro campus, 582-4035. Tuesday, Oct. 24 - Double Decker Sandwich Book Review on AIDS, Aaronson Auditorium in the downtown Central Library, noon, 245-2570. Do make an effort to take part in these events during AIDS Awareness Month. Diane Persson, Ph.D Coordinator. Tulsa A!DS Su_o_port Program Wednesday, Oct. 11 - Tulsa AIDS Support Program Advisory Committee, 4021 S. Harvard, #208, 7 p.m. 749-8277. Thursday, Oct. 12 - Interfaith Conference on AIDS, First Christian Church, 913 S. Boulder, 582-8237. Friday, Oct. 13 - Califomia AIDS Leadership Committee Plan and its implications for other states, Cameron University, Lawton, noon to 3 p.m., (405) 581-2281. 3rd Annual TOHR Benefit Dinner]Auctiou, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sheraton Kensington Hotel. 743-4297. Saturday, Oct. 14 - Health Fair, Webster High School, 1919 W. 40th St. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 446-6124. Theatre North has a dedicated performance of "For Colored Girls Who Page 3 Anonymous & Confidential AIDS/HIV Antibody Testing & Counseling 1st & 3rd Thursday Each Month ® 7-9 p.m. 2345 SW Blvd., Osteopathic Clinic, Tulsa For Info. Call AIDS Support Program Days 749-8277 ® 8-10 p.m. 743-4297 t~ �Standing ~’ules t RESOLVED, that the following STANDING RULES be adopted for TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS, INC. as follows: TULSA OKLAHOMANS for HUMAN RIGHTS, STANDING RULES ARTICLE I: INC. OFFICER’S DUTIES Section i: Presidential Duties: A.--Calls and conducts all Executive Committee meetings. B.--Calls and conducts all membership meetings. C.--Oversees functioning of the entire organization and p~ovides guidance and direction. D.--Appoints all committees and chairpersons within the guidelines of the By-laws. Section 2: First Vice Presidential Duties: A.--Plans and directs monthly membership meeting programs. B.--At~ends all meetings and functions and assumes presidential duties and responsibilities in the President’s absence. Section 3: Second Vice Presidential Duties: A.--In charge of membership drives and recruitment program. B.--Mails out "thank you" letters and membership forms to new members. Section 4. Treasurer’s Duties: A.--Controls finances of organization. B.--Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. C.--Maintains accounting system and appropriate files. D.--Files annual IRS Return form 990. E.--Maintains organizational checkbook(s} and insures there is adequate money on deposit at the post office (permit #259) for mailings. F.--Provides adequate change/cash required for various functions. G.--Written fincial reports on a quarterly basis month shall be in which due the at the monthy quarter ends. meeting the second month after the Section 5. Secretary’s Duties: A.--Prepares and files minutes of all Executive Committee and membership meetings. B.--Maintains organizational files. C.--Oversees presparation and mailing of newsletters and special mailings. D.--Picks up and distributes all incoming mail. Section 6. Member-at-Large Duties: Responsibilities didvided among the three (3) elected and two (2) appointed members include: A. The Project Coordinator of the Helpline whose duties shall be to oversee, coordinate, schedule, and recruit volunteers for the Helpline. B. The Editor of the TOHR Reporter, whose duties shall be to oversee production of, and secure advertisers for the TOHR Reporter. C. Coordinator of TOHR Fundraising whose duties shall be to oversee the major TOHR fundraising events and be ex officio member of the standing committees which produce TOHR Follies Revue and Benefit Auction. D. Public Affairs Director, whose duties shall be to oversee, schedule, and recruit VOlunteers for such outreach programs as shall the President and the Executive Committee. be directed by Section 7. Executive Committee members are to attend all TOHR membership meetings and sponsored events, promote positive public relations, and serve on committees as appointed by the President. Each member shall be responsible for greeting members and guests at the monthly membership meetings. Section 8. The President shall appoint an Advisory Board in February of each year to serve a one-year term. These individuals, subject to Executive Committee approval, shall serve in an advisory, non-voting capacity at selected Executive Committee meetings at least four (4) times per year and are subject to the same governing rules of order as the executive Committee. The appointment of this board and the number of individuals on this Advisory Board shall be determined by the President, but not to exceed twenty-five (25). The membership shall include, but not be limited to: one representative from each gay bar, one representative from MCC (Metropolitan Community Church), one representative from Dignity and Integrity, one representative from P/FLAG, one representative from Catholic Charities, one representative from Aids Support Project, one representative from Shanti, one representative from the Mayor’s Council. ARTICLE II: FINANCIAL POLICY Section 1. The TOHR Executive Committee is responsible for the proper day-to-day management of TOHR funds, subject to the organization’s By-laws and established procedures. Section 2. The TOHR Executive Committee shall review General Fund and Special Fund account income and disbursements on a quarterly basis and take appropriate steps to insure an adequate balance between income and expenditures. Page �Standing rules Section 3. Projected income and expense budgets for TOHR sponsored events or projects should be presented to the Executive Committee for review and approval prior to the obligation of TOHR funds. Expenditures for TOHR sponsored events or projects which are to be charged to the organization must be approved by Event or Project Chairpersons and an estimate of cost of charged items must be submitted to the Treasurer at least ten (10) days before the event. All income related to a TOHR sponsored event or project is to be handled in the same manner as the TOHR General Fund, including following established procedures for the deposit and dispersal of junds. Written contracts must be executed at least ten (i0) days prior to an event and require the signature of the President as witnessed by another Executive Committee member. Section 4. The President shall be responsible for seeking organizational funding through resource and foundation grants. Funds received in the form of grant awards, as written to fund specific projects or programs, do not require membership approval for their expenditure. Funds received in the form of grant awards, as written to support the general fund, are subject to membership approval as outlined in the By-laws. Section 5. Advertisers in TOHR publications (such as the TOHR Reporter) will be billed for services rendered and will be due and payable upon receipt of the billing. Past due accounts will be placed on a C. O. D. basis. Past due accounts over one hundred-twenty (120) days will be turned over to an appropriate agency for collection. Bad debts may be written off, with approval by the Executive Committee, during the review of quarterly income and disbursements. Section 6. All TOHR Executive Committee members and event (or project) chairpersons are responsible for following stated financial guidelines. The organization does not assume liatility for obligations incurred outside of these guidelines. Any exceptions to this Article must be approved by the Executive Committee, subject to the By-laws. ARTICLE 111: CONFIDENTIALITY Section 1. The TOHR Membership and Mailing lists shall be kept confidential. Any member who would jeopardize the confidentiality of the TOHR Membership and mailing lists would be subject to membership termination as outlined in Article II, Section 3 of the TOHR By-laws. Section 2. Any business, organization, or agency that seeks to access the TOHR Membership or mailing lists for the purpose of sharing information that is in accord with the outlined purposes of the organization, may, at the discretion of the Executive Committee, provide the item tobe mailed (including envelopes and postage or sufficient money for envelopes and postage) to TOHR. Production of mailing labels and preparation for mailing will be handled exclusively by TOHR staff or volunteers. Section 3. The identity of all TOHR volunteers (including TOHR Helpline volunteers) may be kept confidential at the volunteer’s request. Section 4. The identity of all TOHR contributors (including the amount of their contributions) shall be kept confidential, and may be kept anonymous at the contributor’s request. Section 5. The identity of individuals receiving the anonymous HIV-antibody test at a TOHR sponsored test site will be kept confidential in all cases. ARTICLE IV: ADDITIONAL DIRECTIVES Section i. Amendments, additions, deletions, or exceptions to these STANDING RULES must be approved by the Executive Committee, subject to the By-laws of TOHR and with approval of a majority of the general membership present and voting. Section 2. Minutes of all general membership meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and all financial reports shall be available at the TOHR office. Section 3. TOHR recognizes the need for social and recreational activities among the members of the community. There shall be at least four (4) such activities annually which shall not include the fundraisers or friendrasiers. Page �He p ine Expanding Business Listings Book Review In Search of Gay America: Women and Men in a Time of Change by Neff Miller The Atlantic Monthly Press $18.95 Reviewed by John DeFord Neil Miller traveled t~hrough small towns, rural areas, mid-size cities and large urban areas in search of what it means - mad is like - to be gay in America in the late 1980s. Miller takes us to the ~ay mayor of a small town in Missouri (population 420), a Latin lesbian community in San Antonio, a gay American Indian in South Dakota, a lesbian Methodist minister in New Hampshire and a gay cop with AIDS in San Francisco, among the many people and place he visits in search of what it is like to be gay in this country. Along the way, he gives us a fresh look at urban gay life and the sexual revolution in light of the changing standards in this day of AIDS. Gay marriages, the lesbian sexual revolution, the numerous cases of gays and parenthood and many other experiences highlight this book. The book is a provocative and compassionate look at men and women in the process of living their lives. He can reach no conclusion, overall, because of the diversity of backgrounds of homosexuals. The author hints that this very diversity may preclude any effort at unity within any specific community - a perspective shared by this reviewer. The struggle to accept yourself and be accepted in an environment still basically hostile is a continuing struggle. Neil Miller could have been writing about Tulsa and the gay community when he describes the various problems related to acceptance and recognition. The TOHR Helpline is inviting any Tulsa-area business that appreciates the patronage of the gay and lesbian community to contact us.We can help each other! Helpline callers often request referrals to local businesses that won’t hassle them on the basis of their sexual orientation or living arrangements. Callers request everything from legal and medical help to the names of local apartment complexes, plumbers, realtors, portrait studios - you name it - that welcome their business. We are currently in the process of updating our Rolodex of business listings and would love to add your business to our list. A listing denotes only a willingness on the part of a business to serve the gay and lesbian community, not that a business is gayowned or operated: Any business or professional person interested may call 743-4297 between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. 7 days a week and leave the information with a volunteer, or send the information to: TOHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152-2729, attention Anna Dodwell. TOHR Helpline referrals mean new clients for businesses and the assurance for us that our patronage is appreciated and welcomed. ~o The Helpline staff is currently about ten people short due to folks relocating. If you would like to volunteer to staff the line one night a month, call the Helpline and leave a name and number. You’ll be glad you did! Page �t Nation/Local Zsa Zsa Fears Jai~house Lesbians In her trial for slapping a Beverly Hills cop, actress Zsa Zsa Gabor said she didn’t want to go to jail because, "I’m so scared of lesbians," the Associated Press reported. "Mother is so worried," Miss Gabor told reporters. "In a deathly voice, she phoned me this morning and asked, ’Dmhling, are they going to book you in jail?’" "I told her I hoped not. I have claustrophobia and would be very unhappy in jail. And besides, they are all lesbians in jail. And I’m so scared of lesbians. Can you imagine being in jail with all those women?" Miss Gabor was charged with misdemeanor battery on a police officer, disobeying a police officer’s orders, driving with an expired license, having an open container of alcohol in her car and having an expired car registration. Although she has been extremely secretive about her age, court documents reveal Miss Gabor was bom June 6, 1923, making her 66. t Chips Fly at ASP Vegas Night Benefit! Both the serious high-rollers and the not-so-serious had a great time at the AIDS Support Program’s Vegas Night benefit Saturday, Sept. 16. Gamers tried their hand at blackjack, mouse racing and roulette, enjoyed drinks mad food, and then bid on some great prizes donated by local merchants. Players were serenaded by pianist Jim Rusk and vocalists Michael Silva and Linda Stevens. Tumout was lighter than expected for the evening, but ASP will see a profit, and all who attended had a great time! Thanks to ASP for bringing a taste of Vegas to T-Town! Oignity/lntegrity Sets October Meeting DignityBntegrity of Tulsa, Inc., will meet 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at St. Dunston’s Episcopal Church, 5635 E. 71st St. for worship, a business meeting and a potluck dinner. For more information, call 234-0315. Please reserve Quality Control Among Boys in Blue my C0Oy 0f he_ Follies ’89 video! (VHS format only) According to the September 12 Advocate magazine, the Dallas Police Department’s requirements for new recruits include the following: "(Applicants) must not admit nor have engaged in deviate sexual intercourse, sexual contact with a member of the same sex since age 15, (or with) an animal or fowl since age 17." Redefining Strategic Defense initiative Hsu Hsiao-dan, a model who is running for a seat in Taiwan’s parliament, routinely makes headlines by showing up for campaign stops nude. Nicknamed in the Taiwanese press, "the little cabbage," Hsu was quoted as saying, "This society thinks nudity is dirty, but I think the politicians are dirtier than me. I may not wear clothes, but I am better than a man in a suit who steps on the people." She later added, "My body is a political weapon. My breasts are nuclear warheads." Please print legibly Name: Address: Phone: (optional) Number of videos x $20 per video Total included Make checks payable to "TOHR" ~ Mail check and completed form to: TOHR Video, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. �Local Tulsa attorney Jerry Perigo will address the October meeting of Tulsa Oklmhomans for Human Rights. Perigo will be specifically addressing those individuals whose relationship is not legally recognized as a marriage under the laws of the state of Oklahoma. Perigo will offer a general overview of wills, joint wills, trusts and various powers of attorney. He will discuss legal issues regarding catastrophic illness and will open the floor for questions. Anyone in a relationship or considering entering one should not miss this informative evening! The program will be preceded by a short business meeting. The October TOHR general membership meeting is 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Aaronson Auditorium of the downtown Central Library. See you there! TOHR Wish~ Everyone a Safe and Halloween! The Rev. Delores Berry Gospel Singer to Perform at MCC The Rev. Delores Berry, a Norfolk, Virginia, gospel singer will perform two concerts at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21 at Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Tulsa, 1623 N. Maplewood. Rev. Berry also will sing at the 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 services. Rev. Berry is a co-founder of the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. She performed at the July UFMCC general conference in Minneapolis and brought the house down. For more information on Rev. Berry’s visit, or other MCC activities, call 838-1715. NENBEF $H P APPL CATION 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(op tional) 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 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d8b8011c14c300c6238f5f46122310a6.pdf e0cfb77fc095a9dbbc51b8207dc43101 PDF Text Text OFFiCiAL PUBLiCATiON ~ December 1989 TULSA OKLAHOI~IA~; Volume 9 Number 12 F ing in the H i ays With TOHF Mark the calendar and break out the red and green! Monday, Dec. l lth is the date! The Annual TOHR Christmas Party is approaching, and all TOHR members should be getting their invitations in the mail soon. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. at All-Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S. Peoria Ave. This year’s party will feature live entertainment from vocalists and a performance from the Green Country Cloggers!. A holiday dinner of ham and turkey Share in the Spirit!! TOHR has adopted Tulsa Metropolitan Ministries for our annual Christmas Project this year. TMM feeds, houses and cares for Tulsa’s homeless throughout the year. A barrel will be set up at the Christmas party and also at the December membership meeting for donations of canned goods. Another barrel will be set up for canned good donations to Storehouse of Shanti. Leftover ham and turkey from the party also will go to TMM. Remember those less fortunate when doing your holiday grocery shopping. We can make this year’s Christmas merry for everybody!! is planned with all the trimmings! Videos of Follies ’89 are in and will be available for purchase at $20 apiece. The videos are about 2 hours long and make great Christmas gifts for anyone who wants to remember that super evening! After Christmas dinner, an awards program will recognize all those who have worked so hard this year to keep TOHR strong. So don your gay apparel and bring your own mistletoe for a great evening of holiday fun! �Sha ti S÷ ds SOS The Storehouse of Shanti (SOS) a food, non-food and medical equipment supply house that serves the unique needs of the HIV disabled in Tulsa, has continuing needs for donations of specific items. Items needed most for the holiday season are: Canned fruits: Applesauce Peaches Pears Pineapple Canned meats: Beef stew Corned beef’ hash Canned meals: Beef ravioli Chili juice: Single-serving Apple Grape V-8 Orange Other: Hamburger Helper Rice-a-Roni Mayonaise Jelly Jars of spaghetti sauce Non-food items: Mouthwash Shampoo Paper towels Bleach Facial tissue Dishwashing liquid Toothpaste Items can be delivered to any of the five Tulsa bars that have collection barrels (Laffs, TNT, Sterlings, Bamboo, Toolbox), or to the Shanti office, or arrangements can be made for pick-up by calling 749-7898. Please remember Shanti this holiday season! Page Dignity/Integrity Nominates Officers, Schedules Annual Christmas Par~y Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa’s next gathering will be a Christmas party at Chuck and Jeff’s house Dec. 9th at 6 p.m. Party-goers are asked to call 2340315 to make arrangements to bring a covered dish and to get directions. D/I’s Christmas project this year is providing twin-size white sheets and colored towels for St. Joseph’s House. Anyone who can help, please contact the organization at 234-0315. Election of officers for the 1990 term will be held at the Christmas party. Nominees are: President, Chuck K.; Vic~President, Susie P.; Secretary, Jeff MI; and Treasurer, Steve W. �Officers Committee .~nnounces Nominees fo~ 3990 Executive The TOHR Nominating Committee has been hard at work and the results are a great-looking slate of qualified nominees for 1990. President: Doug Hartson - Doug is a longtime member of TOHR and has held many positions within the organization. He is a former TOHR Reporter editor, member-at-large and coordinator of the Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction among other things. Betty Vanaltenburg - Betty, current TOHR president, has long been an active member of the organization. She was nominated from the floor at the November TOHR general membership meeting. Betty is known to many for her hard work on the annual Southwestern Invitational Softball Tournament and for her leadership at the helm of TOHR this past year. 1st Vice-President: Charlie Peterson Recently retired, Charlie is another longtime member of TOHR. He is active with Shanti and looks forward to putting together some interesting programs for 1990 TOHR membership meetings. 2rid Vice-President: Roy Lane - Many know Roy from Laffs, his business establishment, which has supported several TOHR projects throughout the past year. Roy has been a member of TOHR for many years and looks forward to boosting membership in the position. Treasurer: Dwight Kealiher - Dwight has served as TOHR’s treasurer this past year and graciously accepted the nomination for another term. His accounting expertise has benefited the organization tremendously. Secretary: Jeff Mason - A familiar face to z~ayone who regularly attends monthly meetings and frequents the Dignity/Integrity cookie table in the rear of the auditorium. Jeff is active in D/I and is a fairly new member to TOHR. Fundraising Coordinator: Owen Thomas Owen is a longtime member who serves on TOHR’s Helpline and, most recently, donated much effort to the success of TOHR Follies ’89 show. Public Affairs Director: Brett Phillips Brett is a new member of TOHR who worked hard to make this year’s Benefit Dinner and Auction a success. As public affairs director, he would oversee the Thursday night HIV clinic and TOHR’s safe sex bar outreach. Activities Director: John Southard - John is an active member in TOHR, currently donating time to the Helpline. He has been a member of TOHR for several years and would be in charge of coordinating social events and friendraisers as activities director. TOHR wants to thank Janet Gearin, chairman of the Nominating Committee, and committee members Bob Odle, Ellis Widner, Jim McElwain and Bert McAuley for their great job in assembling this super line-up of nominees! Elections will be held at the Dec. 5 general membership meeting. Only current, paid-up members are able to vote. Come and make your voice heard!! Page 3 �World A DS Day Der onstratio s Set STAT!, a gay activist group headquartered in Oklahoma City, is planning a demonstration march on Nov. 31, the eve of World AIDS Awareness Day. AIDS Awareness Day is sponsored by the World Health Organization and will be marked by events worldwide. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is planning a non-violent demonstration in front of the White House at noon Dec. 1 to call attention to the AIDS epidemic. For information on the Oklahoma City march, call Stephen Hardway at 942-4504. In conjunction with AIDS Awareness Day, art centers nationwide are sponsoring "A Day Without Art: A National Day of Action and Mourning in Response to the AIDS Crisis." More than 400 art institutions nationwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, will darken gallery spaces, empty galleries of art, hold memorial services or observe moments of silence to mark the event. Locally, the Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO) Gallery, in French Market Mall, NW 63rd and May, Oklahoma City, will sponsor "OK, It’s Your Turn," which will create an environment viewers must participate in. The project is called a "word installation," and will educate, inform, and leave viewers with questions of their own. The exhibit will open with a reception 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 1st at the gallery. There is a $3 donation at the door with proceeds benefiting the AIDS Support Program of Oklahoma City, the "Buddy Program" of ASP and STAT! Page Benefit Dinner/Auction ’89 Total receipts .............................. $7,233 Expenses, including dinner cost ................ $2,322 Net profit .............................................. $4,911 Proceeds of auction items designated for TOHR AIDS Education Fund ............................. $2 Balance to TOHR General Operating Fund ............ $2,662 Bid on Bette!! As a special Christmas treat, TOHR members attending the Annual Christmas Party this year can bid on Bette!! As always, some items arrived from celebrities too late to be included in the Benefit Dinner and Auction this year. Most of the items will be held for next year’s auction, but one is too hot to hold. A soundtrack album of the movie "Beaches" autographed by Bette Midler herself will be auctioned at this year’s party! �Local Pare Peevy-Kiser, coordinator of AIDS education for the Tulsa Public Schools System, will address the December TOHR general membership meeting. Ms. Peevy-Kiser will explain what is being done in our schools to inform young people about AIDS and what needs to be done in the future. As TOHR plans its AIDS education programs for the coming year, the information Ms. Peevy-Kiser brings will prove invaluable. At the November meeting, nominations for the 1990 TOHR Executive Board were announced. Elections for officers will take place at the December meeting. Also in November, Linda Stevens was elected to the position of secretary for the remainder of the 1989 term. The position had been held previously by Betty Vanaltenburg, who is current TOHR president. TOHR sends (yet another) big Thank You to Roy Lane for coordinating a member- } ship night at Laffs for TOHR. The event was successful in signing up about 15 new faces we hope to see in 1990! Thanks again Roy! TOHR also would like to thank the Tulsa AIDS Support Program for its donation of furniture and equipment. The thanks come with regret, however, that TASP is disbanding here. The organization, and its coordinator, Diane Persson, will be greatly missed. We do thank TASP, however, for thinking of us with their donations. Elections for the 1990 TOHR Executive Board will be held at the December general membership meeting. The meeting is set 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, in Aaronson the downtown Central Auditorium at Library. (Look for the list of nominees elsewhere in the Reporter.) Plan on attending to hear the speaker from Tulsa Public Schools and to vote on your 1990 board! See you there! rv erry Christmas!! FREE Anonymous AIDS/HIV Antibody Tesling & Counseling Tesl nos. used for privacy. Ist & 3rd Thursday ¯ 7-9 p.m. ~345 SW Blvd., Osteopathic Clinic For Info. Call AIDS Suppoff Program 749-8277.8-10 p.m. 743-4297 From your 1989 TOHR Board - Betty, Peggy, David, Dwight, Linda, Ronda, John and Doug! Sponsored by AIDS Support Program, Inc. and Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Page 5 to~ �A~ovnd the Co~nt~y: MASSACHUSETTS In 1983, the gay and lesbian civil rights bill passed the House, but lost by one vote in the Senate. In 1987, the bill passed the House and achieved majority support in the Senate, only to be killed in the Committee on Third Reading. A demonstration and Civil Disobedience in the Senate gallery followed. In November 1989, the gay and lesbian civil fights bill, I-t.5427, will be signed into law. WISCONSIN In 1982, Wisconsin became the first state to pass comprehensive gay and lesbian civil fights legislation. The Wisconsin Catholic Archdiocese played an active role in bringing the bill through the legislature. CALIFORNIA In 1983, Art Agnos, current mayor of San Francisco, was chief sponsor of a gay and lesbian civil fights bill that passed both the House and Senate. Republican Governor Deukmejian vetoed the bill. CONNECTICUT In 1987, a gay fights bill passed both the House and Senate, but was defeated by one vote when it returned to the House for final approval. This near-success sparked an organized fight-wing opposition to the bill, which led to a 77 - 71 House defeat in 1989. Gay activists responded with a massive demonstration and Civil Disobedience inside the Connecticut State House. NEW YORK Govemor Mario Cuomo has made repeated efforts to push a lesbian and gay rights bill through the New York legislature, but the conservative Senate consistently kills the measure. IOWA In recent years, activists have attempted to amend the Iowa Human Rights Law to include sexual orientation among the protected categories. This year, the Iowa Lesbian and Gay Political Caucus successfully moved the bill through the House, but the bill died in the Senate. WASHINGTON, D.C. In 1973. Washington passed legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. In 1989, the U.S. Congress passed an amendment introduced by Rep. William Armstrong (R-CO), which required the City Council of the District of Columbia to alter its ordinance to exempt religious educational institutions from gay and lesbian civil rights protections. The City Council defeated the amendment in court, claiming its First Amendment rights had been violated. Page �Municipalities with ordinances banning discrimination based on sexual orientation: EAST MIDWEST WEST Baltimore, Maryland Boston, Massachusetts New York, New York Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Cambridge, Massachusetts Madison, Wisconsin Ann Arbor, Michigan Chicago, Illinois Minneapolis, Minnesota Milwaukee, Wisconsin Columbus, Ohio Detroit, Michigan Berkeley, California San Francisco, California Los Angeles, California Austin, Texas Sacramento, California Service, New Year’s Breakfast Set Metropolitan Church of Greater Tulsa will hold its Christmas Eve candlelight service 11 p.m. to 12:15 Dec. 24 A New Years Eve Watch Party will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. An 11:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve service will be followed by breakfast open to all in the community! Breakfast begins at 12:30 a.m. and will be served throughout the night. Sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, juice and coffee will be served all- Page 7 you-can-eat for $4.50! Don’t stand in line at a restaurant after your New Years celebrating. Try MCC! Throughout December, MCC has planned a Chili Feast, bake sales, chats with the pastor, Bible studies, Christmas caroling, visits from Santa, and many other Christmas and Adactivities! vent MCC is located at 1623 N. Maplewood. Give them a call at 838-1715 for info! t~;~ �{Friendraise~ TOHR to Sponsor Win~er Bridge Lessons Dig out your decks and bring on the munchies. Winter is the season for indoor sports! An instructor certified by the American Contract Bridge League will offer beginning bridge lessons on selected Sunday afternoons in January and February. The lessons will be sponsored by TOHR and are open to anyone who wants to learn the game. Introductory techniques for Rubber Bridge (that’s the term) will be the focus of these fun, informal afternoon get-togethers. The first session is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sun. Jan. 7, in the TOHR office. Interested persons can contact instructor James (the Head Ace) at 592-0259 or co-host Charlie (the Big Deuce) at 743-1123. A sign-up sheet will be available at the December and January general membership meetings. If you know the difference between the shovels and the clover leaves, bridge is for you! Yes! I Please __$10.00 $35.00 2 months! x . ustaining Membership 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 � 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 9 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/10bbdeb43570fe637d565b9bf6f1945b.pdf db9ef10759d6410140c2e35a1efd3bdc PDF Text Text Volume 8, Number 1 January 1988 Former TuIs To The TOHR monthly membership meeting will return to Tuesday nights with January’s meeting and pro ~ gram scheduled for Jan. 5th, 1988. As 1988 signals both a national and local election year, our very special guest speaker will be former Tulsa Mayor Terry Young to address the issue of "" Becoming Involved in the Political Process.’" The political process for many minorities is olden seen as an insurmountable challenge. However, Richard Mohr, in an article for Christoper Street suggests "the process of gay politics itself should be a source of gay pride and dignity -- for dignity as an ideal is something which gays and lesbians can achieve independently of the dominant culture’s goodwill ; it can be experienced in the very political procedures that gays choose. In asserting rights, in bringing about the conditions that make them legislatively and judicially enforceable, gay and lesbian people should act as ¯though they already have them ... act as though they have equal respect by respecting thems.elves... even in the face of opposition .’" Mayor Young, by reflecting upon his political experience, should be able to help us determine what options are available to us as we seek to become involved in the process of electing our next President and our next Tulsa mayor. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm in the Aaronson Auditorium at the Tulsa Central Library-- downtown. Mark your calendar and bring a friend ! ! ! In convention prior to the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, the National Pride Coordinators Conference selected " Rightfully Proud "" as the theme for this year’s celebration of lesbian and gay pride. The theme was actually borrowed from Toronto, Ontario’s 1987 celebration. The experience of the lesbian and gay community over the past 19 years has given this year’s theme special meaning. We’ve accomplished a great deal, our community is visible and vocal and can claim to be " rightfully proud ’". Watch the TOHR Reporter for more information about local and national activities during the coming year. TOHR ’S BIEW BO/~D : ( I. to r. ) seated : Debbie Starnes, Jim Perry, Sheila Jones. Standing: Steve McCurley, Renny Berry, Peggy Candreia, Betty Vanaltenberg, Terry Jefferson and Alyce Caplinger. Board O ce The ~1988 TOHR Executive Board will be inducted at the January membership meeting on Tuesday, January 5th, during the regular business meeting. The officers, elected last month, are Jim Perry, President ; Debbie Starnes, 1st Vice-President; Sheila Jones, 2nd Vice - President ; Terry Jefferson, Treasurer ; Steve McCurley, Secretary; and Peggy Candreia, Renny Berry, Betty Vanaltenberg and Alyce Caplinger, Members - At - Large. The current Executive Board and the Executive Board- elect have been meeting this past month to ensure a smooth transition allowing for the continuation of programs and services for TOHR. Shortly ai~er their induction, by TOHR’s first president Dennis Neill, the new board will meet to map out the year for the organization. TOH Reader Enclosed in this month’s Reporter, you’ll find a survey that we hope you ’11 take the time to complete. As we begin a new year, the results of this survey will give us a better idea of our readership and the needs of the community. We’ve enclosed a return envelope for your convenience in returning the survey to us by February 1st, or you can bring it with you to the February TOHR meeting. We appreciate your input and your continued support ! ! ! �According to The Gay Community News, a gay newspaper in Boston, a federal judge ordered that two aides to openly gay City Councilor David Scondras who were fired because of their involvement in a controversial gay group be reinstated. The two men, Gary Dotterman ( who accompanied Councilor Scondras to Tulsa last October ) and French Wall, were fired by the Boston City Council because they were members of the Committee for Civil Liberties and Sexual Freedom, a group formed to provide legal assistance to gays accused of having sex with minors. Articles which appeared in the Boston Herald contended that the group, including Dotterman and Wall, supports sex between adults and children. According to Dotterman ,the group was formed to investigate the treatment of the individuals involved in a specific case where two teenagers and a man accused of having sex with them, were reportedly held in custody without being charge.d for seven months. The City Council bever asked the specific nature of the group no the employee’s involvement in it before they were dismissed. U .S. District Judge Rya Zobel granted an injunction reinstating the two men and awarding them back pay. In exchange for being reinstated, Dotterman and Wall agreed to drop the lawsuit they filed against the individual members of the council. A new national lesbian magazine, VISIBILITIES, has initiated the first study to determine lesbian "s risk of exposure to AIDS. An article by Lee Chiaramonte in the January 1988 of VISIBILITIES is the culmination of a six- month investigation of media and medical community assurances that lesbians, as a group, are at almost no risk for the fatal disease. Chiaramonte’s article, entitled "’ Lesbian Safety and AIDS: The Very Last Fairy Tale ", suggests that the emphasis on low risk for lesbian women may be sending out the wrong signal to sexually active lesbian women. Drawing upon published scientific data on the sexual behaviors of lesbians, Chiaramonte points out that it is possible that both the prevalence and amount of certain sexual activities in combination with exposure to sero - positive partners could put lesbians at risk, as such activities may involve exchange of body fluids or tissue trauma. VISIBILITIES readers will be able to participate in the first scientific confidential lesbian risk study for AIDS. The magazine launched its first issue in June 1987 and will release bi - monthly issues throughout 1988. The special AIDS -- focus of the January 1988 issue also contains a column on the politics of AIDS and a centerfold photo essay on the October ~Llth National March on Washington. For more information please Peter write to VISIBILITIES, P.O. Box 1258, Stuyvesant Station, N .¥., N .¥. 10009. Offical Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUPL~N RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729 @ Tulsa, OK 74152 @ 9~8/743-GAYS 8 prn-10 pm Sun.-Thurs. 8pm-ll pm Fri.&Sat. 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NE~SL~TE~ ~T~F : ~ug H., Ken J., ~rol~ B., Jim P., Richard H., K~n H. ~T~S~NG ~T~ : ~ll Pag~ ............................................... $95.00 Half Page ............................................... $45.00 Qua~er Page ............................................ $30.00 Busin~s ~rd .......................................... $20.00 Classifieds ............... $8 ( For 20 words, then ~0¢ per word ) Inse~ ~arge ( ~th supplied ~pies ) .................... $50.00 ( lnse~ material must be pre -approved. ) ~0% discount given for ads run 3 ~nsecut~e months. ~L C~OL~ BR~N FO~ ~RTISINNG IN~TION ( OR ~ OTHER ~D MEMBER ) GAY D LESg AN P ESS ASSOC ON �According to the Bay Area Reporter, supporters of last year’s failed Proposition 64, the quarantine init iative organized by followers of political extremist Lyndon LaRouche, have turned in almost twice the number of signatures necessary to get a nearlyidentical version of the defeated initiative on the California ballot next June. ]Barbara Lee, a state elections supervisor, said that if more than 90 percent of a random sampling of the signatures prove authentic the initiative ,,viii be placed on the ballot. Ralph Payne, who helped raise over $2 million in 1986 to fight Proposition 64, said that the "’ No on 64 "" campaign is gearing up again. Additionally, the new Developmenta! ~arketing ~oup, a ~liforniabased ~ail order ~talog firm, will send to 2 million households a ~ta!og they hope will make money both for the firm and ~he National AIDS Ne~ork. Besides the merchandise found in most mail order ~logs, this one wi!l also ~n~in information about the Washing ton based AIDS clearinghouse. The National AIDS Ne~ork ~I1 receive about ~0 percent of the price of eve~ item sold and all the donations made on the group "s behalf. National AIDS Ne~ork o~cials said that the company approached the AIDS group ~th the idea for the project. The company has not revealed any pro jected sales figures for the mtalog, nor has it estimated how much moneythe National AIDS Ne~orkwill make. LaRouche initiative is not the only AIDS--related Mark Sullivan, The Washington Blade initiative that is likely to be on the ballot. A separate initiative, which may appear on the November 1988 ballot, proposed by Senator John Dolittle and Pau! Gann would require doctors to report the names of people who test positive for the AIDS antibody. In their 25 page preliminary report, the 13-member White House Commission on AIDS lavished considerable praise on gay and lesbian community groups for their quick and creative response to AIDS and, without pointing a finger at any specific arena, concluded that" too much time has elapsed and too many people have become afflicted while questions remain unanswered." The report states that its immediate attention would be targeted on four areas : determining the incidence and prevalence of AIDS, finding out "what these alternative care setting are unavailable in adequate numbers, "’ investigating the development of new drug therapies, and examining the impact of AIDS among drug and alcohol abusers. Although generally pleased with the report, leaders in the gay and lesbian community are concerned that prevention was not one of the commission’s four priorities. The report concluded by stating "’ because of the urgency of much of its work, the Commission will not wait until it’s final report to issue recommendations. "" Instead, the panel will release recommendations through interim reports between now and when the final report is due next June." Obviously, hearings and recommendations alone will not solve problems of this magnitude, problems which only can be resolved by a comprehensive national response, "’ concluded the report. All 12 presidential candidates were given a campaign briefing package recently to help them develop a "responsible and compassionate strategy "" for dealing with the AIDS epidemic. The package was delivered by the AIDS Action Council, a lobbying group comprised of more than 300 groups nationwide. Executive Director Ann McFarren said the 71 - page package consisted of information on the AIDS crisis from education, social, medical, health- care, and political standpoints. She said the council recommends in the package five steps the next administration should take, including more support for research programs, and extensive education campaign and legislation to ensure confidentiality in the use of the AIDS antibody test and prevent discrimination based on the result of the test. ’" No presidential candidate should be elected unless he or she has a well formulated, scientifically based, responsible and compassionate strategy for dealing with what is potentially the largest epidemic of modern times, " McFarren said. Have you checked the mailing label on the envelope in which you received this month "s newsletter ? ? The date printed above your name is the date your TOHR membership expires. If your membership has expired, won’t you consider rene~ng ~d~y ? ? If there is no date printed above your name, won "t you consider ~n~g ~ay ? ? It "s easy to do --just fill out the membership form and send it in or bring it with you to the next TOHR meeting. Help us to be an extension of your caring to Tulsa "s gay and lesbian community. �Dignity / integrity’ of Tulsa , !no . A support group to~ gm lesbian Roman ~tholics and Episcopalians and their fl knds, ~lcet~ the Sccolld Sunda) ()leach month for mass, a pot - ltlck su{)p{ ~ , and a meeting. Mo~c Into : P .O. Box 394, Tulsa, OK 74101 or (all $83 7063. ~ri~n~e Weekend : A two - day workshop designed to assist the pa~icipants to become aware of their experience of life : emotions, ideas, attitudes, belieg, and relationships, More InM: Doug 743 - 2748 or Roy at 251 - 0145. F~r~t ~oo~r ~a~ : The statewide all - gay so~ball league which promotes summer slow - pitch so~ball. ~nd raisers and tim events are held throughout the year. More info : 2127 ~ 13th, Oklahoma Ci~’,OK 73107. Ga~ ~ aB~ ~ - ~o~ : A fellowship of people who are dealing with the disease of alcoholism in themselves or a loved one. Fleets Sat. at St. John "s Outpatient O~ce at 1825 ~st 2~st at 7:30 pm. For more info ~1t : ( ~ - ~on ) Dave at 749 - 7707 or ( ~ ) Alyce at 585 - 1774. ~y a~ ~biaB ~elpH~e : A 24 hour information line sponsored by TOHR, prodding current information a~ut AIDS, area clubs and Here are a few TOHR suggestions for something to curl up with ( a book, that is [ ) on one of these cold winter nights... FOR MEN : Maurice, by E.M. Forster And the Band Played On, by Randy Shilts The Lost Language of Cranes, by David Leavitt Significant Others, by Armistead Maupin Gay Spirit, by Mark Thompson The Celluloid Closet, by Vito Russo Drawing on the Gay Experience, by Qerald P. Donelan More Meatmen, edited by Winston Leyland The Screaming Boom, by Barbara Peabody Men on Men, by Oeorge Stambolian bars, counseling and medial referrals, TOHR activities and other or 747 - 5540 for a volunteer counselor be~een 8:00 to 10:00 pm FOR WOMEN : Dreams and Swords, by Katherine Forrest Ga~ ~e~ph~i~a1 ~ro~p : A group of gay men and lesbian women Memory Board, by Jane Rule who explore the world of metaphysics. Meets on Monday eveh The Search for Signs qlc Intelligent Life, by Jane Wagner Dusty’s Queen of Heart "s Diner: by Lee Lynch Lesbian Psychologies, by Boston Psychology Collective Poems, by Rita Mae Brown Shoulders by Oeorgia Cotrell Work for a Million by Eve Zarema Murder at the Nightwood Bar, by Katherine Fattest Child of Her People, by Anne Cameron topi~ of interest to the gay and lesbian communi~. ~1t 743 - GAYS g at 7:00 pm. For more information ~11 Johnny Cronin at 836 - ] 100 ~LPL~: A ci~-wide informational, referral, and counseling line sponsore~ by the ~mmuni~, Semite Council. ~11583 - HELP. ~IV ~tre~ Ma~agemeBt 6ro~p : Information and support group for HIV positive persons. Utilizing rel~ation, ~sualization, nutrition and exercise to focus on stress management. Those interested may call Dr. Beal at 742 - 16]0 or Midge Elliott at 835 - 2749. ~CC C~I~{~ LI~ : A 24 hour counseling and referral line sponsored by Metropolitan Communi~ Church. ~11 836 - 2747. MCC ~p ~o~p : Weekly meetings to meet the needs o( gay men and lesbian women, sponsored by Metropolitan Community Church. Mee~ Tuesday at 7:30 pm at 1623 N. Maplewood. For more information contact L. Mullendore at 838 - 1715. O~lahoma~ For Choi{~: women’s reproductive and An organization which basic human rights. write P.O. Box 472272,Tulsa,OK 74147or~11 supports For more 749-3733. O .~ .C .~. : Oklahoma Gay Communi~, Retreats provides retreat oppo~unities for gay men and lesbian women across the state. Retreats offer group discussions, quiet times, relaxation exercises and recreational activities -- Mcusing on areas of concern to ga) men and lesbian women. Retreats are held approximately 5 - 6 times per year. More info : O.O.C.R., P.O. Box 701601 , Tulsa, OK 74170 or Kenat 592- 1979. O.G.P.C.: which Oklahoma provides Gay educational Politi~l and ~ucus--an informational organizatk)n programs and materials regarding current politi~l issues of concern to gay men and lesbian women in Oklahoma. More info : P.O. Box 904126, The Party Shop Tulsa,OK 74105. P~ID~ CO~MI~ A community - based organization responsible for the planning and coordination of Tulsa’s annual Lesbian / Gay Pride Celebration. ~TI : Se~ices include self- help community resource information, individual and group dialogue, and family support Meets eve~ other Tuesday at 7:00pro, 5147 S. Hazard, Suite 181 , Tulsa, OK 74135. Phone 749-7898. ~o~r Pool ~a~ : A billiards league made up o( nine area teams sponsoring games and tournaments in participating clubs in the Tulsa area. Check Io(~1 clubs Mr more inIb, Tulsa ~D5 Ta~ For{~: A community based organizalion comprised of health professionals, community orflanizations and social se~’ice agencies created to address Io(~1 problems {aeed by the patienl with AIDS and provide (or community education. For more info write P .O. ~x 4330, Tulsa, OK 74159 or ~11 Bill Pierson al 744- 1000. Tulsa City / County Health Department : Ofl~:rs fi-ec anonymous tIIV-Antibo(ly testing by appointment. 2014 East Sixth Street 587 - 9809 �Organizers of the National March on Washington for L~sbian and ~ay l~gh~ say they expect to have a surplus of as much as $70,000 from funds raised during the October 11th demonstration. The largest amount of the total money raised came from individual contributions on the day of the march. The March Executive Committee was scheduled to meet in mid - December to go over the organization "s financial records and determine what.to do with the surplus money. According to I~y Ostberg, March co chairwoman, the organizers intend to have the records audited and that information would be made available sometime soon. The $70,000 surplus from this year’s March stands in stark contrast to the $35,000 debt organizers of the 1979 National March on Washington faced after that event was over. Ostberg said she would "’ guess "’ that the 1987 March raised between $200,000 and $250,000 in all--most of that raised on the day of the March in barrels which volunteers held for marchers to toss money into as they approached the last turn off Pennsylvania Avenue. An additional $80,000 was raised from the sale of March T - Shirts, buttons and programs. As of December 3rd, 1987 the Fairness Fund reports that from the end of July through the beginning of November, their 800 Action Hotlines have been utilized to send almost 6,000 mailgrams to Members of Congress on AIDS and fairness issues. Issues including the new ’" Manhattan Project on AIDS "’, the Bork nomination, suppor~ for the Hate-Crimes Statistics legislation and the Waxman - Kennedy A1DS Policy legislation have been addressed by their easy, low - cost mailgrams Steve Edneen, Executive Director of the Fairness Fund, states "" our premise is that most people care and will communicate with their elected officials if we provide a convenient, easy and inexpensive means for doing so." Now the organization is pursuing participation / subscription in their new pre authorized National Mailgram Campaign. Under the pre-authorization, individuals sign forms authorizing the Fund to send two to twelve mailgrams per year on their behalf, at a cost of $4.50 each charged to an authorized telephone number, to Members of Congress. They will be activated at critical points in the legislative process for AIDS funding, defeat of AIDS hysteria measures and fairness for lesbians and gay men. For more information write or call The Fairness Fund, P.O. Box 1723, Washington, D .C. 20013 ( 202 ) 347 - 0826. �sponsored ts For Jamlary Despite slick and slippery conditions brought about by Tulsa’s first winter snow storm, approximately 100 people attended TOHR’s Eighth Annual Christmas Banquet, held at All Soul °s Unitarian Church. " The snow outside seemed to add a bit of holiday magic to the evening" said TOHR President Jim Perry. "" During the social hour, people were gathering around the piano, singing Christmas carols, visiting with friends ... it was like a Christmas family reunion. During the social hour, members and their guests brought their donations of food and gifts for the TOHR Christmas Project. "The generousity of our members will allow us to help a record number of families this year" said Perry. The Christmas Banquet Committee ( which worked overtime to coordinate this holiday celebration) prepared plenty of turkey, ham, and all the holiday trimmings which was supplemented by the marvelous potluck contributions of members. Renny Berry, Ken Johnston, and Jim Perry provided Christmas music on the church "s Steinway pianos during the candle- lit dinner, After dinner those gathered were treated to speciaL holiday vocal music by Marilyn Catrett. The highlight of the evening was the recognition of past TOHR Executive Boards, the current and TOHR’s first "" Friendraiser’" of the year will be a movie night on Friday, January 22nd. We ’11 be showing the film "" Victor / Victoria ", a gay comedy classic about a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a drag queen, starring Julie Andrews, James Garner and Robert Preston. TOHRwill provide the pop, so bring the popcorn and chips -- the movie wi!l begin at 7:00 pm at the Club Room at 200 Center Plaza, 7th & Denver. If you "ve never been to a "" Friendraiser" you might want to know what they’re all about. If fundraisers are for raising funds, it "s easy to see that" Friendraisers" are for raising friends. During the past year, they’ve been one of the ways TOHR has sought to strengthen the community by helping us get to know one another. You can be a part of that process. Howwould you like to host a Sunday brunch ? A picnic ? A theme party ? Organize a Hike ? A Bridge Club ? A Bowling team ? Anyone can host a" Friendraiser ’" event, we ’11 help you advertise it... so let us know is we can include you ! ! Just sign up at the January meeting.., and make sure to watch for TOHR sponsored friendraisers during 1988. We "11 see you on the 22nd. P .S. Bring a Friend ! incoming Executive and Advisory Boards, TOHR volunteers, recipients of TOHR’s President "s Award, and TOHR Volunteers of the Year. This year’s Volunteer of the Year honorees were John Deford and V~ckie Robinson, who, a!ong with the 71 other volunteers honored, cure,lately gave hundreds of hours of vo! ~nteer time to TOHR during ~987. 4021 So. Harvard * Studio 209 * Tulsa, OK KEN L. T. VONADA (918) 744-5564 Yes ! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans For Hurnan Rights ! Please accept payment of my correct amountJas described below : [] $20.00 Regular Member [] $10.00 Limited Income / Students [] $35.00 Organizational / Household Membership [] $100.00 Sustaining Membership [] [] [] lain over 18 years of age. 1 am currently on your mailing list and wish to remain. I am not currently on your mailing list and wish to be added. Name Address City Telephone State Zip Signature Make Check Payable To : Tu~aa O~lahomans For Human ~ghta, P .O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductable. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c13d75fb4e15963b121614014f44e99c.pdf 8c9b18456957cbd705bf3499f6d1d8f8 PDF Text Text Volume 8, Number 2 February ~t988 Photo By Sherry Frost Thousands of Marchers experience the emotion Photo by Sherry Frost Participants in the afternoon rally on the Capital Mall. of the Names Project AIDS Quilt. This month TOHR members and friends will have an opportunity to watch a superb video record of the most historic event in gay and lesbian history -- The National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights. The Historic March on Washington video will be presented on Tuesday, evening, February 2rid at the Aaronson Auditorium in the Tulsa Central Library-- Downtown. The video, produced and edited by Carl David of Lifestyle Update Productions of Los Angeles, brings to the screen the highlights of many of the events of the March on Washington Weekend last October. For those who participated in the march and related events, this video is a chance to relive the memories and emotions ,which were shared by the hundreds of thousands of participants. For those who were unable to attend, the 60 - minute video is a riveting record of the historic five days. The video includes highlights of the March itself, the rally on the Capital Mall, the emotional unveiling of the Names" Project quilt, The Wedding, The Harvey Milk Memorial at the Congressional Cemetary, the Supreme Court Civil Disobedience, th~ Bands of America Concert at Constitution Hall, and gay/lesbian veterans memorial service at the Tomb of the Unknown ~ldier. / Cable reporter Melinda Tremaglio professionally narrates the. video and includes occassional interviews of participants. Distributed by Malibu Sales (a ,division of The advocate ), the video has been produced with high quality sound, cinematography, and narration. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and the video presentation will begin after a brief business meeting and break. Markyour calendar and bring a friend -- the meetings are free, fun, and informative ! ! The Fountains Restaurant, 65/40 South Lewis, is the sight for TOHR’s second "" ~iendraiser" of the year our Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Brunch on Sunday, February 24th beginning at ~t:00 p .m. At a cost of $8.95 plus tax and tip, this excellent brunch is a great way for you to say "’ 1 love you ’" to that special someone in your life. If you don "t have a "Valentine "" this could be the perfect place to meet ! ! Whether it’s your first, or you fifty - first Valentine’s Day together -- you "11 want to share this event with your TOHR family. We need to know how many people to expect so please call Sheila at 747 - ~395 and give us your name and number of guests you "11 be bringing. Just A Reminder Please remember to mail in your TOHR Reporter Reader’s Survey that was included in last month’s issue. We’ll begin compiling the results after the February 2nd meeting -- so mail it in or bring it with you to the meeting ! ! Thanks for helping us with this project. �Dignity / Integrity elected its new officers for 1988 at their January membership meeting. A major item of business for the new officers was the upcoming Dignity Regional Meeting. Dignity’s Region Seven Spring Conference ( including chapters from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana ) is being hosted by Tulsa "s chapters of Dignity and Integrity on March 11 - 13,1988. Location and registration information was being finalized at the TOHR Reporter was going to press. The conference agenda will feature a celebration of the mass, several timely workshops, and various social activities. Dignity / Integrity has asked for volunteers to assist with showing the dozens of out - of- town guests some Tulsa hospitality. If you can help in any way, or if you would like more information about Tulsa "s Chapters of Dignity and Integrity please tzilk to D / I representatives during the break at the next TOHR meeting. SHANTI-Tulsa, Inc., a local organization which assists persons with AIDS (PWA’s), persons with AIDS--related conditions, their families and loved ones, recently elected the following slate of officers : Raphella Sohier -- President, Rocky Bates -- Vice President, David Parsons--Secretary, and Steve Wilson -- Treasurer. Upon election, the members of the Executive Board voted to appoint John Gartling (who organized SHA~NTI-Tulsa in 1986) to serve in an advisory capacity to the board as it undertakes efforts to reorganize. During recent organizational meetings the newly elected board acknowledged Mr. Phil Wiley, Mr. Steve Scott and Ms. Midge Elliott for their leadership, committment, and dedication to SHANTI. Their efforts helped establish a solid foundation for providing nec cessary assistance to persons whose lives have been touched by AIDS, and helped ensure the organization’s future. For individuals in need of assistance or for those who may be interested in volunteering, contact the SHANT! Helpline at 747- 7898 or Raphella Sohier a~ 4921. ............ Part three of the three part training session for TOHR Helpline Volunteers is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16th at 7:00 p .m. New volunteers have attended orientation and AIDS information sessions and this third session on listening and counseling skills will complete their training. This session, facilitated by a local psychologist, will also provide a "refresher course" for existing Helpline volunteers. The TOHR Helpline is a Vital source of information and community referral. Location of the training session will be announced at the February membership meeting. If you’d like more information about participating in this important outreach project, please contact Debbie Starnes or Alyce Caplinger. 2418. Offical Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729 O Tulsa,OK 74152 @ 918/743-GAYS Jim Perry, President ................................ 592 - 1979 D~bbie Starnes, 1st Vice President ................. 836 - 3844 Sheila Jones, 2nd Vice President ................... 835 - 6268 Te~ Jeff~r~n, Tresurer .......................... 252 - 4355 ~teve ~cCurley, Secre~ .......................... 455 - 1693 Renny ~, Member at ~rge ..................... 744 - 0744 ~e ~plin~er, Member at ~rge .................. 585 - 1774 ge~ ~ndreia, Member at ~rge .................. 437 - 0416 ~ ~a~nber~, Member at ~rge .............. 835 - 5476 ~ ~ard: John GaRling, Jan Waggoner, Steve Wilson, ~di ~lliams. ~ug H., Ken J., ~role B., Jim P., ~chard H., Ken H. O .G .C.R. "s next retreat for the gay and lesbian community is tentatively scheduled for March 5- 6. This 24- Hour get- away is ideal for meeting new friends in a relaxed atmosphere ! At the same time, you will be sharing and learning ways to reduce stress, strengthen your self- image, and get " insight" into the directions you want your life to grow. Combine this with group discussions, recreation, quiet times alone and good food, and you have a wonderful opportunity to get awy for relaxation and renewal. The retreat will be held at Camp Redlands, west of Stillwater, and cost is $35 ( $45 after February 18th ). For more information call Kevin at 583 - 9484. ~RT~G ~T~ : ~11 Page ............................................... $95.00 Half Page ............................................... $45.00 Qua~er Page ............................................ $30.00 Business ~rd .......................................... $20.00 Classifieds ............... $8 ( For 20 words, then 10¢ per word ) Inse~ Charge ( With supplied Copies ) .................... $50.00 ( Insert material must be pre -approved. ) 10% discount given for ads run 3 consecutk, e months. ~LL C~OLE BRO~ FOR ADVERTI~I~G I~AT~ON ( OR ~Y OTHER ~ ~E~BER ) GAYAND LESBIAN PRESS ASSOC AI ON �Last year, at the direction of the Executive Board, TOHR established a four - member Advisory Board to assist in the enormous task of providing direction for this growing organization. Those members who agreed to serve until February 1st, 1988 have been a great asset to the organization and have given wise counsel and a broader perspective to the Executive Board’s decision making process. Six individuals, whose names will be announced at the February membership meeting, have agreed to serve TOHR in this same capacity until February 1st, 1989. Please be on hand Tuesday, February 2nd to welcome the new members ofTOHR "s Advisory Board. The politiml process ~11 begin in ernest in a ma~er of days, as Tulsa’s citizens are asked to select the ~ndidates who ~11 face each other in Tulsa "s ~ril 5th General Election. ~adership, economic development, citizen pa~icipation and ~ugal budget priorities were cited ( in a recent Tu~a World account ofa politi~l forum featuring the Democratic mayoral ~ndidates ) as the next mayor’s major challenges. TOHR is busy gathering information about the ~ndidates which ~11 be available at the Februa~ membership meeting. We encourage eve~one to become informed and to take pa~ in this impo~ant politi~l process. Remember... your vote coun~ ! ! The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics, published by The Nedical Letter, Inc., offered an update on AZT for AIDS in their recent issue ( Issue # 755 ). A controlled trial of AZT in 282 patients with AIDS - related complex (ARC) or recent onset of AIDS showed that patients taking the drug had fewer opportunistic infections, their T 4 lymphocyte counts increased initially, and they gained more weight than those patients who were taking a placebo ’ The benefit of the drug, however, was not without adverse effects. Severe anemia has been the main toxic effect, but has been reversible when dosage was decreased or the drug was stopped. The report concludes that AZT has been used for as long as 27 months in patients with AIDS or advanced AIDS - related complex and apparently continues to be effective in prolonging life, but also continues to cause substantial hematological toxicity in many patients. TOHR Yes ! 1 want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights ! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below : [] $20.00 Regular Member [] $10.00 Limited Income / Students [] $100.00 Sustaining Membership [] $35.00 Organizational / Household Membership [] [] [] lamover 18 years of age. I am currently on your mailing list and wish to remain. I am not currently on your mailing list and wish to be added. Name ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Address City ............................................................................. State Telephone Zip ......................... Signature Make Check Payable To : Tulsa OlOahonaans For Human ~ghts, P .O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductable. �Dignity / Integrity of Tulsa, In( . A support group As you rang in the New Year were you overheard lesbian Roman (~tholics and Episcopalians and their [~ the second Slmda~ of each mo~th for mass, a pot - h~(k st~pp~ ~ , and a meeting. More InR) : P.O. Box 394, Tulsa, OK 7410] 7063. ~rie~e Wee~eud : A two - day wor~hop designed to assist the pa~icipants to become aware of their experience of life : emotions, ideas, attitudes, beliefs, and relationships. More Inff): Doug at 743 - 2748 or Roy at 251 - 0145. First ~oaer League : The statewide all - gay softball league which promotes summer slow - pitch softball. Fund raisers and fun events are held throughout the year. More info : 2127 ~ 13th, Oklahoma Ci~, OK 73107. ~a~ ~ a~d ~ - ~o~ : A fellowship o f people who are dealing ~th the disease of alcoholism in themselves or a loved one. Meets Sat. at St. John "s Outpatient O~ce at 1825 ~st 21st at 7:30 pm. For more info ~ll : ( ~ - ~on ) Dave at 749 - 7707 or ( ~ ) Alyce at 585 - 1774. 6a£ a~d @sbia~ @elDiiae : A 24 hour information line sponsored by TOHR, providing current information about AIDS, area clubs and bars, counseling and medi~l referrals, TOHR actMties and other topi~ of interest to the gay and lesbian communi~. ~t1743 - ~YS or 747 - 5540 for a volunteer counselor be~een 8:00 to 10:00 pm 6a£ He@ph@ital 6roaD : A group of gay men and lesbian women who explore the world of metaphysi~. Meets on Monday eve~, g at 7:00 pm. For more information ~11 Johnny Cronin at 836 - 1100. HELPLI~: A ci~-~de informational, referral, and counseling line sponsore~ by the ~mmuni~ ~Nice ~uncil, ~11583 - HELP. ~[~ Stress ~a~ageme~t ~oup : Information and support group for HIV positive persons. Utilizing rel~ation, ~sualization, nutrition and exercise to focus on stress management. Those interested may call Dr. Beal at 742 - 1610 or Midge Eltiott at 835 - 2749. ~ t~SlS ~i~g : A24 hour counsetingand referral line sponsored by Metropolitan Communi~ Church. ~11 836 - 2747. M~ ~p ~ro~p : Weekly meetings to meet the needs of gay men and lesbian women, sponsored by Metropolitan Communi~ Church. MeeB Tuesday at 7:30 pm at 1623 N. Maplewood. For more information contact L. Mullendore at 838 - 17 15. O~laho~aas Fo ~hoi~e: An organization which supports women’s reproductive and basic human rights. For more info ~ite P.O. Box 472272, Tulsa, OK 74147 or ~11 749 - 3733. O .~ .~ .~. : Oklahoma Gay Communi~ Retreats provides retreat oppo~unities for gay men and lesbian women across the state. Retreats offer group discussions, quiet times, rel~ation exercises and recreational activities -- focusing on areas of concern to gay men and lesbian women. Retreats are held approximately 5 - 6 times per year. More info : O.G.C.R., P.O. Box 701601 ,Tulsa, OK 74170or Ken at 592 - 1979. O.~.P.~.: which Oklahoma provides Gay edu~tional Politi~l and ~ucus--an informational organization programs and materials regarding current politi~l issues of concern to gay men and lesbian women in Oklahoma. More info: P.O. Box 904126, Tulsa,OK 74105. P~I~g ~O~[~g~ Acommuni~ - based organization responsible for the planning and coordination of Tulsa’s annual Lesbian / Gay Pride Celebration. S~T! : Se~ices include self- help community resource information, individual and group dialogue, and family suppo~. Meets eve~ other Tuesday at 7:00pro, 5147 S. Hazard, Suite 18 !, Tulsa,OK 74135. Phone 749-7898. ~o~e[ Pool ~ag~e : A billiards league made up of nine area teams sponsoring games and tournaments in participating clubs in the Tulsa area. Check Io~1 clubs for more info. Tulsa ~DS Task Force: A community based organization comprised o[ health professionals, community organization,s and social se~ice agencies created to address Io~l problems laced by the patient with AIDS and provide for community edu(2~tion. For more info write P .O. ~x 4330, Tulsa, OK 74159 or ~11 Bill Pierson at 744- 1000. Tulsa City ] Coun~ Health ~partment : O[[~:rs [rcc ano~ymous HW- Antibody tesfi~ by agpoi~tment. saying :" I promise to get back into shape, to exercise, to take care of my body so it will take care of me ! ! "’ If that resolution sounds familiar, TOHR has just the thing to help you keep that promise -- TOHRAEROBICS TO GO is in full swing for 1988 with nationally certified instructor Joe Chavez. Joe has formatted AEROBICS TO GO into a special ized exercise program that combines aerobics, education, and a positive reinforcing atmosphere. The high- energy, low-impact aerobics places special emphasis on proper warm - ups and cool - downs and are performed to Joe "s dynamic musical selections. You ’11 leave the class energized and feeling great ! ! Our community is becoming more health conscious and is developing an increased awareness of the importance of proper diet and exercise. The sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 p .m. at 1_400 South Boston at a cost of only $4.00 ( $1.00 of which is a donation to TOHR ). So make the choice to keep that New Year’s Resolution --wear comfortable clothing and shoes, bring a towel, and join the fun. For more information call Joe at 743 - 7604. �n ress - Address ] % Of olenc Sho~ly a~er ~ngress returns the end of Janua~, the United States House of Representatives will vote on H.R.3~93,the Hate Crimes Statisti~ Act , which would require the U.S. Department of Justice to collect and publish s~tisti~ on crimes motivated by prejudice based on race, religion, s~ual orientation or ethnici~. The bill is seen as an impo~ant step in addressing the pe~asive problem of anti-gay/ lesbian ~olence in ~eri~. ~though a far - right attempt to delete "s~ual orientation "~om the bill was defeated while still under consideration by the ~11 House Judicia~ ~mmi~ee, politi~l ~pe~ expect a similar amendment ~11 be attempted while the bill is under consideration of lesbian and gay men is acceptable. Spokespersons for the National Gay and ~sbian Task Force believe a vote could come up as early as mid - Febma~. ~e Bush, national field director of the Fairness ~nd, a grassroo~ lobbing organization, is urging gay men and lasbian woman to ~ita or ~ll thair ~mbars of ~n~rc~ a~ ~oon a~ Dog,iDle.." it % critiml that your rcDre~en~tivc hcar~ ~om a~ many Deoole a~ ~thin your Oi~trict...thi~ i~ the first time in ...........hi,tow tha~ the entire F .~. House of Rcorc~en~tive~ ~11 D~ votin~ on a 0to - active Dill that wouM increase fairne~ anO Drotection for ~ay anO lesbian ~crimn~.. 9th National nference Women and the on ~w will be held March 10 - 13th at the UniversiW of T~as ~w School in Austin, Texas. A major potion of the conference ~11 be devoted to lesbian issues and activities. Special events will include a lesbian reception on March ~0th and a ~sbian ~ucus on March ~th. Workshops ~11 feature several topi~ of interest to the lesbian communi~ including: A mini conference on ~sbian Sexuali~, Non- ~aditional Methods of Ha~ng Children, ~gislating and Organizing for ~sbian and Gay ~gh~, ~sbian ~mmuni~ ~alition Building, Ba~ering in ~sbian Relationships, and several other lesbian and feminist topics. For more information you may ~11 Professor Linda ~cey, ~ Ad~sor, Women’s ~w ~ucus at 592 - 6000, ext. 245~ or 747 - 2854, or you may~ite to her in ~re of the Universi~ of Tulsa ~llege of ~w, 3~20 East 4th Place, Tulsa, O~ahoma 74~04. ~~~~ ~y ~h~ B~II D~ The lon~ awaitcO ~a~achu~ct~ ~ay ri~h~ Dill ~uccc~lly ~talleO by its ooDoncnts, ffcctivelyMllin~ it for ~a~achu~ ~ % ~DB7 legislative ~e~ion. It haO ~kcn ~ay lobb~s~ over ~ ycar~ to have the Dill by the ma~ori~ of the House anO suooo~cO ~y a ma~oriW of the ~enate. But oooonents invokeO a oarlimen~w oroceOure by ~tallin~ the measure in a committee chaired by an adamant opponent of gay / lesbian rights, State Senator Arthur Lewis. Lewis vowed to hold up the bill in his committee until the end of the legislative session. Democratic Governer (and presidential hopeful) 4021 So. Harvard o Studio 209 o Tulsa, OK KEN L. T. VONADA .JOHN D. HURLBURT, PH.D. (918) 744-5564 NANCY G. MIZE, PH.D. Our ologies o o o LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THEIR OFFICE FOR THE PRACTICE OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY 1927 SOUTH BOSTON AVENUE SUITE 207 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74119 OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT Michael Dukakis has drawn considerable criticism from the gay and lesbian community who suggest he did not do enough to ensure the success of the bill, seemed to have little influence on Senate President William Bulger to move the bill through the process. His inability to muster support for important bills in the Democratic controlled assembly was emphasized in a recent Boston (;,lobe editorial. It is unknown whether or not this bill will be reconsidered in the next legislative session. TELEPI4ONE (918) 587-4405 Due to power outages at our typesetters and printers resulting from winter storms over the Christmas and New Year ’sholidays, the January issue of the TOHR Reporter was not received until after the TOHR monthly meeting. Our printing schedule normally allows us to mail the newsletter one week prior to the meeting. ( Of course, at bulk mailing rates some Reporters take longer to be delivered than others depending upon location and zip code ). The delay could not be avoided and we certainly apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. �AIDS JDGE] DOUBLES Researchers at the University of Rome have discovered a fifth virus in the family of viruses that are National Instilu~es of Health 24.770.000 304.94Zo000 FOod and O~u~ Centers for Disease Control Health Resources and Rdmin~straUon Office of ~he Rssistant Secretary For Heallh, HHS 447 375,000 Last month, F[es~dent Kea~an s~sned the ~ 1988 [edeTa~ ~nd~ns pac~se which s~sna~ed both seed n~s and bad news [or the nat~ona~ ~sht asa~nst A~DS. The seed news ~s that ~nS[ess has asa~n oTdeTed the Kea~an administration to accomplish a p[e~ous~y appToved nat~ona~ maH~ns on A~DS to eve~ ~eH~n household by June ~0,1988. The budset ~aw ~ansuase a~so sets aside $6.7 mHHon [o[ outpatient [adHdes [o[ people ~th A~DS and d~rec~ Meaffh and Muman Se~ces to es~bHsh an Adviso~ ~a[d [o[ A~DS ~th emphas~s on "’ ensu[’( ~ns ) m~noH~ rep[esentadon ". The bad news ~s that th~ amendment ~nt[oduced by ant~ - say Senator Jesse Me,ms may stfl~ pose pFob~ems for ~nding safe sex materials geared to gay men. The Helms amendment sought to prohibit the use of federal ~nds for AIDS eduction materials which "promote, dire~ly or indire~ly, homosexual sexual activities." A ~nference committee success~lly removed the words "or indirectly" ~om the amend merit and added a s~tement in the Conference repo~ s~ting that the "" amendment shall not be construed to prohibit descriptions of methods to reduce the risk of HIV transmission ...’" The question remains as to how federal agencies, or coups, will interpret the language of the Helms amendment. The overall spending appropriation for AIDS to~led $931,229,000 more than double the estimated $447,375,000 spent on AIDS in ~87. At the end of 1987, Oklahoma had 209 diagnosed ~ses of AIDS (117 ~ses diagnosed in 1987 ) and projections ~om the Oklahoma S~te Depa~ment of Health sugges~ another 200 ~ses may be added during 1988. State o~cials also estimate that 4,000 to 10,000 Oklahomans may un~o~ngly ~r~ the AIDS ~rus. believed to cause leukemia and AIDS, according to $~stiin~to~ Po~t. The newly - discovered virus, which is called HTLU- 5, has already been linked to a rare form of leukemia that causes severe skin eruptions. Viruses in the HTLV family attack white blood cells called T- cells, which are the body’s primary defense against disease. When infected by one of viruses in the HTLV family, the T - cells become cancerous and unable to defend the body against disease. HTLV - I and HTLV - 2 are believed to cause different forms of leukemia. HTLV - 3 ( or HIV - 1 ) is thought to cause AIDS. HTLV - 4 ( or HIV - 2 ) is thought to cause a disease similar to AIDS that also damages the body’s immune system, but to a lesser extent. The newly discovered virus is thought to bridge the gap between the two types of viruses because it possesses qualities of both the leukemia- causing viruses and the immune deficiency viruses. The virus causes a form of leukemia ( like HTLV - I and HTLV - 2 ) but there also seems to be evidence that it can be transmitted sexually -- a trait common to HTLV- 3 and HTLV -- 4 ( but not HTLV - 1 and HTLV - 2 ). 8 pm-lO pm Sun.-Thurs. 8pm-ll pm Fri.&Sat. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/321672870a50054025a442a706a97f74.pdf 99fe89163d0fe660bd0b51994e450f9b PDF Text Text Volume 8, Number 3 March 1988 TOHR members and ~iend~ ~11 gain insight into the strength and diversi~ of Tulsa’s gay and lesbian ~mmun~ at this month’s meeting. " ~mmuni~ Forum ", a program featuring representatives ~om Tulsa’s gay and lesbian organizations, will be presented Tuesday evening, March 1st in the Aaronson Auditorium, Tulsa ~ntral Libra,- Do~to~. The forum will pro~de the communi~ with an oppo~uni~ to learn about the various groups, acti~ties, and programs available in the Tulsa area. Representatives ~om groups such as Metropoli~n ~mmuni~ Church, Shanti, Digni~/Integri~, and ~perience Weekend ~!1 be on hand to pro~de information and answer questions regarding their specific offerings. This ~s the perfect chance for Tulsa gay and lesbian ~mmuni~ members 1o share ideas, information and goals. ~ we enter 1988 with the theme "’ ~ght~lly Proud ’" we should concentrate on becoming a unified group. Many changes and challenges face us as the politiml year unfolds, AIDS continues to take our ~iends and bring our communi~ to the fore@ont as we fight to move fo~ard ~th the goal of being accepted as indi~duats with equal rights and privileges. In order to success~lly face these changes and challenges we must first accept and understand ourselves and each other. "~mmuni~ Forum "" is an impo~nt step in bringing Tulsa’s gay and lesbian communi~ closer together. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm and anyone 18 years of age or older is invited to attend. We will fiave a brief business meeting and break prior to the forum. Join us as we car~ on the cw ~om Washington --" For love and for life -- WE’RE NOT GOING BACK ~ "’ Throughout our lives many of us fantasize about being a star, hearing the roar of the crowd, and living the life of the "’ rich and famous ", TOHRwjII fulfill those fantasies on Saturday, April 2nd, 1988 at 7:30 pm in the Cabaret Theatre - Expo Square, Tulsa Fairgrounds The TOHR Follies ’ 88 will present "’ Stage Struck. "" The theme, centered around the music of screen and stage, promises to provide an entertaining, exciting, ecclectic evening full of characters, comedy and class. ’" Stage Struck" will unveil a new format involving live music acts, local MCs, a new look [0r stage and seating, and a more centralized theme. Past" Follies fans ’" will find the ’88 show refreshing and join new fans in looking enthusiastically toward 1989. Volunteers are still needed to assist with this show, which has traditionally been one of our largest annual fundraising events. Five committees have been developed in order to insure a smooth show. Contact Debbie, 836 - 3844, or sign up at the March meeting if you would like to volunteer for one of the following committees : Finance, Bar / Seating, Publicity, Staging, Entertainment. Anyone interested in performing should contact Betty, 835 - 5476 ; Bert, 836 6788 or Shah 587 - 6042. Rehersals will be held the week and day of the show. "’ Stage Struck "" t - shirts, sporting a new logo, will be available at the March meeting. Tickets will go on sale March ist, as well, and are available through TOHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 at the following prices: Queen Seating--S12 in advance or $15 at the door, General Admission -- $6 in advance or $8 at the door. Our 1988 Friendraisers are "’ on the roll ’" this month with our "" St. Patrick "s Gay Skate "’ on Monday, March 14th from 7 to 9 pm. Get out your best green outfit, grease up those roller skates, and meet your friends at Skate Land, 1150 South Sheridan. The cost in only $2.50 per person at the door which in,.cludes your skate rental. For more information or if you have an idea for future festive friendraisers, call the TOHR Helpline at 743 - GAYS or call Sheila at 747 1395. �NeNiona Dign Last y~ar TOH~ s~onsor~d an AIDS awareness ~mpai~n f~aturin~ th~ th~m~ "W~’r~ In This To~th~r" inspired by actress ~ta ~or~no. W~ distribat~d ~am~hl~ts, ran stories and advertisement, and f~atar~d ~ro~rams and s~¢a~r~ d~si~n~d to ~du~t~ th~ communi~ about AIDS. This y~ar TOH~ continues it’~ commitment AIDS ~da~tion by launchin~ our ~9~ AIDS Campaign ~th th~ th~m~ " For ~v~... For Lif~.. Th~ ~ational ~arch on Washington for ~sbian and ~ay ~hts used an ~xpand~d v~rsion of this th~m~ for th~ October 111h O~monstration. Th~ m~s~a~ motivated hundreds of thousands to march, now the message motivates us to learn, to teach, to share, and to be safe. Posters, pamphlets, and adve~isements will ~r~ this theme throughout the yegr along ~th information about AIDS and Safer Sex. We’ve also initiated a 24 hour AIDS Information Line, providing recorded information about AIDS ~th direction to ~11 our Helpline for answers to specific questions. The number is 747 - 5540. ~ with last year’s ~mpaign, this effort will culminate with a Benefit Dinner and Auction in October featuring national and lo~1 celebrities. For information about the ~mpaign call Jim Per~at 599 - TOHR. If you "d like to help ~th the Benefit Dinner please ~11 Ken Johnston at 592 - ~979. The Spring Conference for Region Vll of Dignity, Inc., an organization for lesbian and gay Roman Catholics and their friends, wi!l be held March 11 - 13 at the Marriott Hotel in Tulsa. The conference will consist of workshops such as ’" Couples", " Chapter Building’" and " Men and Women Working Together in the Community". After the regular business meeting, participants will gather for Mass, dinner and a "night on the town. The conference will conclude on Sunday with a brunch. Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa, host of the weekend conference, will not hold their regular meeting during the month of March. For registration and other information call ( 9~8 ) 456 - 3435 or ( 918 ) 749 - 5424. " Death Ven ;e" At The lPerf r ng Cen er The Magic Empire Media Arts Center is scheduled to present Thomas Mann’s novella, " Death in Venice ", on Sunday, March 15th at 2 p.m. The film will be shown in the John Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center ( 2nd and Cincinnati ). The film portrays a distinguished writer geeking relaxation from stress and strain in Venice. As a disease creeps over the city, he succumbs to a homosexual passion and the wish for death. Dr Christian Hertel, an Adjunct Assistant Professor from the University of Tulsa will be on hand to relate this work to the decline of 19th Century Europe. For more information contact the Tulsa City / County Library at 592 - 7966 or the PAC Ticket Office at 592 - 7111. The program is free of charge. Thanks to the efforts of one of our members, Scissors Hair Salon at 8220 East 71st (71st and Memorial ) will donate $2.00 to TOHR for every haircare service provided. Scissors helped collect dozens of canned food items for last year "s Christmas Project, and nowthis new effort will provide extra support for our General Fund. So next time you need haircut, style, shampoo, etc., etc., call Scissors and ask for Nate -he ’11 make sure a donation goes to the work ofTOHR. OtHcat Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729 ~ Tulsa,OK 74152 ~ 918/743-GAYS 3ira Perry, President ....................... 599 - TOHR [~ebbie Ntarne~ ~ 1st Vice President ................. 836 - 3844 $heila Jones, 2nd Vice President ........... 747 - 1395 Terry Jefferson, Tresurer .......................... 252 - 4355 St~ve YtcCurley, Secretary .......................... 455 - 1693 Renny B~rry, Member at l~3rge ..................... 744 - 0744 Alyce Caplinger. Member at t~lrge .................. 585 - 1774 Peggy Candreia, Member at Large .................. 437 - 0416 B~tty VanAIterll~erg, Member at Large .............. 835 - 5476 Advisory Look n Good Board: John Gartling, Steve Wilson, Fred Bassett, Cyndi Williams, Sharon Thoele, Leah Camhi. For information about the TOHR Reporter, to submit stories, or to volunteer with production and distribution calISheilaJones at 747- 1395. 4021 So. ttarvard o Studio) 209 * lulsa,()K KEN l,. T. VONADA (918) 744-5564 LESNAN PRESS ASSOC ON �The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled it is unconstitutional for the Army to discharge persons on the basis of sexual preference. ’" Laws that limit the acceptable focus of one’s sexual desires to members of the opposite sex.., cannot withstand constitutional scrutiny," wrote Judge William Norris. The case involved the Army "s discharge ofSgt. Perry Watkins, 39, an openly gay solider with an exemplary record who, in 1967, on a preinduction medical form stated that he had homosexual tendencies. In the 1960 ’s a soldier could be dismissed for homosexual acts but not for homosexuality itself. When the Army changed the regulations in 1981, the Army began the process which successfully discharged Watson three years later in 1984. Last year our nation’s four armed services discharged 1,398 men and women on the grounds of homosexuality, about 0.6% of the active duty force. The ruling is the first by a federal court to grant gays and lesbians in the military strict constitutional pro : tections. The Justice Department will likely challenge the ruling. Gay Teachers OI4i ! Secretary of Education William Bennett surprised viewers of a weekly Washington, D .C. television interview program by saying that "being homosexual should not disqualify someone from teaching. According to The Washington Blade, Bennett was asked if he agreed with Rep. Jack Kemp’s view that gay teachers should be banned from the classroom. In the past, Bennett’s insistance on teaching " moral values "" during discussions about AIDS have By the time this issue of the Reporter finds its way to your home, the Tulsa Democratic and Republican Primaries will be history -- but the most important part of that history is yet to be written. Tuesday, April 5th ( the date of the April TOHR meeting ) you ’11 have the opportunity to vote for the men and women who will lead our city for the next two years. Exercise your right -REMEMEBER ~TO VOTE ! Several years ago, TOHRdeveloped a Library Project designed to place lesbian and gay information into Tulsa’s library system. Thanks to the donations of many members and friend, TOHR was able to place a number of good books into the systems. Because the books have been well utilized, the library has been adding a substantial number of new books dealing with lesbian and gay themes. We would encourage our readership to continue to patronize the public library system. A complete list is available on request from the THOR Helpline. TOHR also has a number of good books in our office library that is available to members upon request. The books can be checked out for one month at a time. We’re attempting to come up with a current list of books available so if you’ve borrowed a book from the TOHR library over the past several months please let us know so we might include it in our offerings to the community. The following books were added to the Public Library List in February and are available through inter - library loan throughout Tulsa County : WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE HAS AIDS : A PRACTICAL GUIDE-- by Leonard J. Martelti. prompted some to think he would be opposed to allowing gay teachers in the classroom. When asked AIDS : THE SPIRITUAL DILEMA -- by John E. Fortunato whether he would allow an "active homosexual " to teach Bennett said that "a school board may have WOMEN AND LOVE: A CULTURAL REVOLUTION IN PROGRESS -- by Shere Hite. standards for all its teachers, heterosexual or homo sexual, which might be violated by either talking to kids about things the school doesn’t want them to talk about. But it wouldn’t simply be the fact that the person’s homosexual." Dalmem eyer Nay Gay Bay Neporter Paper U .S. Representative William Dennenmeyer says he is considering filing a libel suit against The Bay Area Reporter, a San Francisco gay newspaper, for printing a memorandum allegedly prepared for the state Republican Party portraying Dannenmeyer as " foaming at the mouth " about AIDS. 3746 So. Peoria ~regoq ’~-(~qee 749-301 2 Special Occasions In Home Service Fresh o Silks Weddings �The first half of a national survey on Lesbian healthcare provides a glimpse into the lifestyles and conditions of a broad range of lesbian women. With support from the National Institute for Mental Health, this survey studied 1,917 lesbian women in all 50 states in rural and urban settings. DR. PHILIP H. MILLER OPTOMKTNIST 413 SO BOSTON ¢ (918) 585-9255 TULSA, OK. 74103 The initial results painted a picture of a diverse population with many similarities with its straight counterparts and with frequent problems with discrimination and abuse. The first half of the findings focuses on mental health and the demographics of the group. The second half is concerned with general and gynecological health and health care. Of the 1,917 women studied: 26% were college graduates, an additional 31% had graduate degrees. Studying the choice of occupation showed that 40% worked in professional occupations, an additional 15% were in managerial positions. Disturbingly however, personal income was $20,000 or less for over 63% of the women surveyed (only 4% made over $40,000 annually ). According to Caitlin Ryan, former AIDS program director for the Whitman - Walker Clinic in Washington, D .C., the top three concerns of lesbian women were money, work, and love, in that order, for lesbians of all ages, races, and income levels. Fifty - seven percent of the respondents indicated worries about money problems, 31% listed job or school problems, and 27% listed relationship problems. Only 1% indicated worries about the future. Ryan hopes to compile the two halves of the survey into a book, making a rich resource about lesbian lifestyles as well as health concern. Yes ! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights ! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below : ~ $20.00 Regular Member ~ $~0.00 Limited Income / Students ~ $100.00 Sustaining Membership ~ $35.00 Organizational / Household Membership ~ ~ :~ lamover 18 years of age . 1 am currently on your mailing list and wish to remain. I am not cu~ently on your mailing list and ~sh to be added. Name Address City Telephone State Zip _ Signature Make Check Payable To : ~lsa Oklahoman$ For Human ~dght~, P .O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductable. �On Gay/ . an Sil~ON: Super Tuesday, March 8th, Oklahomans will participate in our state’s first Presidential Primary. Gay and Lesbian Democrats and Republicans will have to choose between a long list of presidential hopefuls. Thanks to the work of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force we can have some insight into the level of committment different candidates have to the gay/ lesbian issues. To date, five Democratic candidates and one Republican candidate have responded to a survey circulated to all Presidential candidates by NGLTF. The returned surveys reveal considerable diversity in the depth of the candidates’ support of the gay / lesbian agenda. One striking note is the support the five Democratic respondents (Simon, Gephardt, Dukakis, Jackson and Babbitt ) pledged to federal civil rights protection for lesbians and gay men. Jeff Levi, executive director of NGLTF observed that "this support marks a clear division between 1984 and 1988. In’ 84, this very basic issue of support for gay rights legislation was a con tentious one in the Democratic primaries". George Bush was the only Republican candidate to respond to the survey to date. To briefly summarize their positions : Supports passage of federal legislation banning dis- crimination on the basis of sexual orientation and is one oft|re eight Senate co - sponsors of the federal gay rights bill. GEP~T : ls not a co - sponsor of the federal gay rights bill btit said he would sign it into law if it were passed by Congress, He wottld sign it into law if it were passed by Congress. He would sig~ a Presidential executive order banning sexual orientation discrit~ir~ ation in federal employment if a determination was made that the ~nstitution and existing laws do not protect federal employees. DU~ : Suppo~s federal lesbian / gay civil rights protections and believes sexual orientation should not be ~use to deny security clearances or to undergo extraordina~ employment review. ~B~ : Suppo~s federal lesbian / gay civil righ~ bill and would extend a non - descrimination order to cover all contractors doing business with the federal government. JAC~O~ : Suppo~s ~11 ci~l and legal rights for lesbians and gay men and suppo~ passage of federal gay / lesbian righ~ bill. BUSH : Did not specificity address question of civil rights bill and believes that ’" all ~eri~ns have ~ndamental rights guaranteed by the ~nstitution--righ~ such as freedom of religion, ~eedom of speech, and the right to trial by ju~. No one group should have special pri~leges granted by government." POL C SI~O~ : Suppo~ National A~demy of Sciences ( NAS ) target figure of $2 billion in federal ~nding by 1990. Suppo~s ~strophic insurance program for all ~eri~ns regardless of age or disease. Opposes discrimination based on HIV status. Suppo~s current government testing policies regarding milita~ and foreign sewice personnel. GEP~ : Suppo~" more money "’ for AIDS research and making ~T available to all whom it might benefit. Opposes employment discrimination against PWA’s and ue of quarantine in management --HOURS-TUES -- SAT 10 A~ -- 5:30 THURS IlL 8 P~ of AIDS patients. DU~ : Supports $900 million to ~.1 billion in ~nding for 1988. Supports alternate, cost - effective ~re for PWA "s. Suppo~s federal ~T reimbursement. Opposes HW testing for health insurance. Opposes mandato~ testing eXcept for blood, sperm and organ ban~. B~BI~ : Suppo~s $2 billion NAS ~nding target by ~990. Would fight bureacratic delays in research and treatment. J&C~O~: Suppo~ $2 billion ~S ~nding target by 1990. Suppo~s making ~tastrophic insurance available as a ’" right" and believes we need to develop a national health ~re program that is federally ~nded and equally accessible to all. Suppo~s broad, flank AIDS eduction that "con~onts homophobia". Opposes mandato~ testing. ~SH : No specific response on ~nding levels. Believes FDA process should not inhibit new generation of "’ wonder drugs ". Opposes federally mandated AIDS eduction and supports sex eduction that is non- treatening" and teaches traditional values and traditional morally. Suppo~ confidentiali~ protections for those tested but suppo~s more testing including testing of prisoners, immigrants, milita~, foreign sewice, marriage license appli~nts, patien~ with STD and drug clini~. He concludes that" ultimately we must protect those who do not have the disease. ’" NGLTF has prepared in depth profiles detailing the positions of all candidates on issues of concern to the gay and lesbian community, including Lesbian and Gay Families (domestic partnership benefits, etc. ) 3, complete set of candidate profiles may be ordered from NGLTF, 1517 U. Street, NW, Washington, D.C. ;20009 for a copying and postage charge of $3.00. �The next TOHR sponsored HIV test will be held on Friday, March 18,1988 at 7:00 pm. MCC, 1623 North Maplewood will be the site for the test. TOHR offers the anonymous and free testing as a service to the comrnunity. Special thanks to Alice at MCC for her cooperation vAth this important portion of TOHR’s According to researchers at the Centers for Disease Contro! in Atlanta, a newtest has been developed which confirms whether people whose blood contains the AIDS antibodies are actually infected with the virus. The new test, called the polymere chain reaction test, pinpoints small pieces of the virus" genetic material in the blood. By causing the virus’ DNA to duplicate itself, scientists can more easily detect the virus" DNA even if AIDS education, awareness and prevention programs. Call the TOHR Helpline, 743- C~%YS, between the hours of 8 pm and 10 pm for more information. it is present in only one cell in every 100,000. Because so few cells are infected in any stage of the disease, searching for the AIDS virus’ DNA is like "’ looking for a needle in a haystack, "" said Gerald Schochetman, chief of the CDC’s AIDS program ." The best way to do it is if you multiply the number of needles. ’" A spokesman for the Cetus Corporation which developed the test said that the procedure should be made available to some laboratories for further testing this summer. Pending approval by the Food and Drug Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, the nation’s oldest and largest legal organization dedicated to the civil rights of lesbians and gay men and a leader in the nationwide fight against AIDS- related descrimination, announced that the Rockefeller Family Fund has awarded the organization a $25,000 grant in support of its AIDS Project. "’ This is the first time that a prominent national foundation has given money to a gay organization for Administration, the test widespread use by 1989. any purpose, "" said Thomas B. Stoddard, Lambda’s Executive Director. Lambda’s AIDS Project now accounts for almost half of the organization’s budget, which will surpass $1 million for the first time. should be available @ @ Hundreds of thousands of gay men and lesbian women marched on Washington, D.C. last October shouting: ’" For love and for life, we "re not going back!" You can give those words special meaning. Learn all you can about AIDS and Safer Sex. AFter you learn about it--talk about it to your ~iends, your family, and especially to your partner. Remember we re here to help you. @ @ @ @ For more information about A~DS, Safer Sex, or if you just want to talk, call us at 747 - 5540. Our se~Aces are free and you can remain anonymous. ¯ O aNomal s for H man P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 - 2729 for � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ddb8861519e8a013add4ea3d8438001c.pdf 43b1a2bf515e07f7eb1f11b990bf32de PDF Text Text Volume 8 Number 4 April 1988 oor r DALLAS LEADER SPEAK AT MEMBERSHIP TO APRIL XEETING According to an article in Dallas L ife Magazine, Don Baker is "seen by many in Dallas’ gay community as a stateman because of his unwavering, patient commitment to his ideals....working to achieve equal civil rights for homosexuals." You’ll have the ~pportunity to meet this former ....... ~esident of the Dallas Gay Alliance at this month’s membership meeting on.Tuesday, April 5th (Election Day). ¯ A former schoolteacher and son of an Assembly of God minister, Don Baker was recruited in 1979 as plaintiff in the suit against District Attorney Henry Wade to force the constitutional repeal of Texas Penal Code Section 2!.06 - the state’s sodomy law. After sevendiffiCutt years~ theU.S~ Supreme Court ultimately refused to hear the Baker vs..Wade case. But alon~ the way he made a strong impression. Under Don’s leadership the Dallas Gay Alliance took ¯ on the personality of: being veiny ba!anced - the~’ identified the yironment in which they had to work and. beg~n the slow and steady ...... ~sk of effecting permanen~ c~nge. In the past decade, the gay and lesbian community has challenged Dallas’ perceptions about them, their needs, and their equal rights thanks to the tireless efforts of Don Baker. Don~ miss the opportunity to meet this man and hear what advice he can offer to the gay and lesbian community in Tulsa. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium at the Dalsa ~Qentral Library Downtown, Plan to attend...and bring ~a fi~iendlt �’]STAGE__ T:UCI(" :A_T. Just a reminder - The 1988 TOHR Follies, o~e ot our largest fundraising events of the year, presents "Stage StrL;ck" th~s Saturday, April 2nd at the Exchange Center Cabarat Theah"e at Expe Square. The new format promises an~ evehlng of entertainment featuring mus}c of stage and screen;. TOHR TOWN HALL: ARTIFICIAL .INSEMINATION -.- The information received on our recent Reader’s Survey indicated a general ..interest in programs and workshops that address specific areas of concern in the gay and lesbian community. In response to this interest TOHR is proud to introduce a new project known as TOHR Town Hall. Throughout the year TOHR Town Hall wilt offer educational Ticket prices at the door are $15.00 for "Queen Seating" aP.d $8.00 for general admission. Or you can purchase your tickets in advence ($12 & $6) at Major Affairs, 2014 E. 6th. opportunities to the community on specific areas of interest such as relationships, estate planning, alcoholism, gay/lesbian parents, and this month’s topic: Artificial Insemination - Parenting Options for Lesbian Couples. APRIL 5TH - DON’T FORGET TO VOTI : The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 19th in the Lecture Room at the Tulsa Central Library downtown, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There are numerous considerations facing lesbian women who Tulsa’s General Elections are Tuesday, April 5th and Tulsa voters will be asked to choose who will run the city for the next two years. Past city elections have shown us that a few hundred people can make the difference ln determining the outcome of the election. That fact may be Particularly true of this year’s mayoral race. Jim Perry, TOHR President, invited the Democratic and Republican mayoral candidates to meet with the Executive and Advisory Boards for the purpose of acquainting us with their campaigr~ platform and to allow us toexDress several of TOHR’sconcerns. Sen. Rodger Randle was the only candidate to accept our offer. From that meeting ano from other campaign information available to us about both candidates we offer the following information for your consideration. Randle has been a state legislato~-~or 17.~y~ears-~an’d stepped down as President Pro-tempore of the Sehate:. "grass ~pots" campaign ai.med at neighborhood. He does not favor asking ~ote~s;f~~ensfo~’bf;~h~ sales ~a~.~.~. ~.u~port the ~p~6~i~g b~get but, wo~td~keep’,~’h~hird penny d’edfcate~, to capital p.rOg~amsi~efavors government issue to the vo~ens.~ .and. wants..- a strbng counc linen elected by districts Hewants te*r.¢main concerns and pledged to meet wit~ us after th¢~e.tecti6n. Dick Crawford fs a former fundraiser for Oral Roberts:-Univees~i w ish to bear children - legal, medical, emotional, and financial to name a few. A panet made up of var]ous experts in these fields wili present information to help women through this decision process. This is also an area of concern for a number of gay men who are being asked to donate sperm. A question and answer period will follow thepanel’s Presentations. For further information or to give suggestions about topics for future TOHR Town Hall sessions please call the TOHR Hetpline at 743-GAYS .NEW TOHR REPO! TER FORMAT You may have been suprised when you opened up your TOHR eR~e,l~p.e.i:t.e. (oind’.,~..~ew;smaller’?:ersion of the TOHR Reporter. In an e~tf,~ef;~e~Ee.dUoe; ~he. ongoing printing and production cost of the ~rte6~ ~he Exe¢~t4Ve Committee decided to PrOduce th~ newsletter ’~i~-he~Se~ u~jli,z.i~9.dt~nev~omputer: .,,: :: ,~ ~.,.,..-~ ~ ~:Wit.b:~n estima~e~ annual’:dost ~av-i.ngs"df over ~3’609’,0~, the new f¢~a~,,w,~Ll-ve~f,e~::the-:same’,~hf.or~at:on te the"c:0~-dhity..at a co~iqeq~terSavings...At pre’ss :ti~e, the Reporter. Was. also con:fd~.. .... .. ne~.., a~en-Lis~ng, ~tio~nd. rates which will offset some produdt ion cosk. ’:he"~ew.:d~v.ert~is{noi#rogram w i 1.t be. announced by . and wants another two ~ears to continue his economic,de~elop~ent He ~as not. ~efe~6e:~. a~y~:h[~:~ee~:¢):l’a~-~dr,-i~blution to th< expected $6~ :m~ i~ i ~n::~hde~ral:i .:: h the’ C~-t)’s-6Pe~In~ fU~,.but f agors s~eki~g"~nb~he~’eX~n~;~on.of, thethird Pen~2~s~l&-~. effo~t~tO change the form oi governmen(~-"P~t e~rience w~th hi~: bfl.ice tells Us 1.here is very little;hope for c6~uni~atio~ ~f(h TOHR on impofftant gay/lesbian issues. Onyour way ~e.,~he;TOHR meeting remember ., g ar a~, 8at:;. ?~i~s’ ~nua ] :-~ und~a J si ~,~vent w 1,t ~.~, ~]~ :~n: Saturday,. ~: Ap~:t :0th from ,~:00 a.~:~to $0~ p m at 5:09 S Ow.asS.O Ave": , :~ S~ ope~ (~~’~:.~]ose~ ~oors. ~.nU clean out those "~fJcele.sS t~’~r~s.’: ~ interested in ~snatJng i-te~s to the 6arageSale should conta:~ ~,gug a~ 7~:~:2748 to’ mak,e arrang~m¢~ts to drop~ them off or call any TORR Executive Board member for article pick up. Volunteers will be needed to help the day of the sale and to do �pricing earlier in the week. So mark your calendars on the3Othfora day of wheeling and dealing!! TOHR dim Perry and Cyndi Wi!iiams presented TOHR’s "Straight Talk" program to another class at Tulsa Junior Co!leg~ last mopt~ ~he program, which addresses the myths about homosexuality, has been presented to a number of col~ege classes and community grougs over the past several ~ears. To volunteer f~r this project o~ for more information about "Straight Talk" please call Jim at 599-TOHR. Maurice (James Wilby, left) and Clive (Hugh 6i’ant) il~i a:s~en~@e~i~!~ MAURtCE. A CinecQm Pic!~ures Feiease. ,., ~:.: ~-bL~-~ RESOURCE LIST D!gnity/{ntegrli:y of Tulsa, In(:;.,: A support group for gay and lesbian Roman Catholics and Episcopalians and their friends. For m66ting:times and dates write P.O. Box 394, Tulsa, OK 74101 or call 749-542~. Experiehce Weekend: A two-day workshop designed to assist the participants to become aware of their experience of life - emotions, ideas, attitudes, beliefs, and relationships. For information write Rob Eichberg, PhD, 3251 Oakley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068 or call loca! Weekend graduate Doug Hartson at 743-27~. First Sooner League: The statewide all-gay softball league which ~~0motes.~summer slow-pitch softball. For more information write 2J ~] ~.-I 3t~, Oklahoma City, 0K 73107. Ga~" ~~and AI,Anon: A fellowship of people who are dealing with the dis6ase of alcoholism in themselves or a loved one. Meets Saturdays at St. John’s Outpatient office. For information call Dave (A!-Anon) at 749-7707 or Alyce (AA) at 585-1774. Gay Metaphysical Group: A group of gay men and lesbians who ~xplore the world of methaphysics. Meets on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. For more information call Johnnie Cronin at 836-I 100 .~E~PLIN~: ~,.city-wide informational, referral, and counseling line s~O~Ce~,,b~ the C~munity 6e~iceC~l~ii~ Call 583-HEL~. ~U~ity Church: A local fellowship with weekly ~~u~; and a 24-hour crisis line. Located ~t 1523 N Ha~w~;For fn~ormatlo~ call 838-1715 or the HCC crisis Line at 836-2747. Ok.lahoma~s ~or.iChdl.~e~ AB qr~aRlZ~on which su~rts women’s repr~u~ly~ ~n~asl¢ human r~ghts.’~Fop more ~R~ormatlo~ write P.O. Box ~~~;;Ok 7A la7 Or ~a]l 7~9z3~33, OGCR: Okla,... Gay_ Comm~y_ Retreat~" "prcvtdes retreat opportunities ~or gay meR a~d ]esbla~s ~r~s fhe state:-Retreats o~,~er group-~scUSsions~ quiet’ tlmes~’ ~elaxa~on exercises aRd 1987’s m.ost t~iked ~bout ~creen event will be Forum on Sunday, A~ri, tOth. oet iei ~iegbnt~d~f~J#~. E~Dgla6d, MaOhi~e ~s E~M. ~ors~er’s s~ga ~f a young man~ .qUe~t:i~ ~}~al H~w:4,~d~ End.:SBut oe~cause of its cOn.rove,’Slal,y au~qbiographlcai ele~e~t~, he~sugPressed ~ts publication and itt a~’eare8 6nly in after his ’de~(h. By then, homosexualtt~ in decriminalized and those of his family and friends who ~)jgbt hav~ been embarrassed by the book had long since passed away. Kit Hesketh-Harvey and James ivory’s screenplay introduces Maurice Hall (James Wil~y) as a model product of the rigid P~e~tg~>EtiY.~es. Retreats ~e he]~: ~p~r~T~te] y-5-6 ~im~s per y~r. ~[ jD~a~q~lte R.o. Box 5822’9~ T~lsa, OK 7~i58 o~ oGPC:: Oki~h~ma,6ay o itical:’,caucus is an organi~ation’~hich -;rovid~S..~du~t~enat. and into~mati~f.E,~g~ams.~Bd m~ertals regEding cere~q,t POlit~~t. issues of concern to gay.men]an~ O~t~oma. Fo~’ ~ore ~fermati~n write 06CR, P.O.. BOx o~Ja~’pma ~it~, oK" 73-15).: . , ’ �conventions, education and snobbery of his class and time. Maurice Hall’s thirst for male friendship and intimacy leads him through the circles of Cambridge, country estates of the rich and priviledged, and ui’tima~:~ly i~to the arms of an uneducated young gameskeeper who i ~d’,)~he opportunity to view this film at it’s debut in Washington, D.C. during the weekend o¢ the National March on Washington. The sounds, the~setttng, ana the cinematography are first rate and it inc’tu~s su~l~ name actors as Denholm Elliot and Ben (GANDHI) KingSley. Given my experience with many "gay" films, ! spent the l~st h~If of the movie thinking that it was too wonderful to be true and that it would sur~lyhavea tragic ending. I was, however, delightfully surprised 7he Los Angeles Times calls this fitm a "subtle, elegant study of homosexual love...time~ess in its meamng and emotional impact!" I fully agreeH " This "must sere" film will be snown at 7:00 p.m. and again at 9:30 p:m..Fgr~ further in!~ormation please call the Wil!kams Cinema. OGRA PRI.EN FLING The Oklahoma Gay Rodeo Association (OGRA), in cooperation with its’ Tulsa area members, is presenting its’ annu.al Spring Fling Extravaganza on Saturday, April 9 in the North Arena of the Tuls~ Fairgrounds, 21st &Yale, from 12pm to 6pm. Advance tickets are $3.00 and are available at the Tool Box and from QGRA members. ~.iCket~.l~o~ght atthe gate will be $5.00. Competitive horse events include barrel racing, flag racing and pole bending. Fun events include donkey races, goat decorating, tug of war and sack races. Entry fee is $2.00 per event per person. Participants from out of town who need a place to keep their horse should call Mike at ~.9~J 8) 37 l-~B6.to m~ke arrangements. Organizations, ~u~sinesses and individuals interested in having a booth at the ~B~ser should c~11 Howard ~t (9!8) 224-94~4 for mope ~ ~6ther social~ever~ ~n conjunction with the 6x~: ~:v~nza will be ~e:}:d F.~iday, Saturday and Sunday, April 8th througn /~prll ~Oth ~e~t~ ~tl~ be ann6~c~d i~ local p~bi i~att~nS and ~usin~sse$~~ . GCR SCH DUg, S IONSHIPS t~. 06CR s next retreat for ~hegay ~r~:~l~:eommunlty w~l focu~ ~n ~e~a~gnships. Tentatl~ely~scheduled.f~r1~ay t 4-1 S, this 24-houB re’~axation ~nd ~eneW~].- ’ " " ...... �The retreat wil! be held at Camp Redlands, west of S.til],w~ter, For more information write OGCR, P.O, BOx 5~2293, TUtsa;,’OIG,~g,b58 or call Kevin at 583-9484. " ,LAST MONTH FOR SCISSORS }~egui~r~onth!y meetlngs Wiilbegin to be held on the second Saturday of e~dh..~io~th,-a~ 5!00 pm.~t ,st. Dunstan’s. Tulsa Dignity/Integrity ~s a support group for Gay and Lesbian Catholics and Episcopalians and their friends. For more information - H D~uri~g the month of A~ri~, V~u nave a fin~] oppor~-b~.~et a great haircut, style, shampoo, ,t~, and held TOUR’s Projects and ~rogra~ ~tthe same time. Due to slow response during ~au~,, Nate at S~issq~s Hair Sa~on at 8220 East 7~st.(7ls~and :Memov.i~]~)has agreed to contin~ to donate $2.0Q to ~OHR for ever~ ha~’¢are service prov~ed ~hrough the month of April Cal.l.’.~s~ors Nate and he’ll set up a~ appointment and make sure a the work of TOH~. ~ :- c a I 1 (9 ~ 80-.~9 - 5424. START :GAY/LESBI/LN Tu-~s~ Univecsityq!nally has ~ g~y/~esoJ~o stuOe~t 9~o~0; which ~Y~s not yet ~ecJ~e~ ~Dooa ~zme, 9cowJn~ q~c~y. Present,F, t~e 9vou~ Deco~Tes estab~Js~e~, Jt wJ~ become move ,6;6:~na~ rosy ~tte~Dt ~.~i~¢e~sity ~ecognition. The goals of the group are to PrOvide a social alternative, an emotional support system for TU gays and lesbians, and a springboard for lobb~,in~-~er changes at TU f you a~ inte~este~i~ te d mee<T-~g~:~et~ng-qU-the qroup’s mailing llst, O~ ~[lng them get The TOHR Southwest Invitational Softball L6bo~ Day Weekend, Js styli sevezal months away but work ~s under way tO m~ke this One"o~ the tou~namen~ Jn ~ ,O,~R hiskOvy Touvhame~t ~6~Zd~6~to~s Robinson and do~nDefo~d av~ ]6oki~;~ fo~ ~]Ontee~.fnte~ested se~vJn9 as tournament co6PdJn6to~ for 1989 Now is the to start "]eavnJng the r.o~es~’ f~om two ~er~j knowledg"" " - .s. I, yo~ ~e ~nter~e~m. w~k fO’J. C~o~]~"; . w J th dohn" and VJck~e ~nd learning ho.w yea~ Please ca]] V~ckJe at 29~’ " . started, pdease c~!~ M,~e..~.745-985O~.Tany-~;ab583=¢~6~o~,, wrote Pa~,l~.at P.0.:Box4481, Tulsa, 0K W~59. G AIDS TAS FOROE SENDS G ove,~ nor ’ s AIDS Task F<)rce.. recenti~y completed _,n~The .... ,-:,Oklahoma " . . g recommendations . ., . several {~q~ths of diff:J~:u t work prepared for a s.~.T~i.de~esp.onse~to.~he ~ DS, c~isis The work of the separate s~b~o~)]it es was, cO~sOlJdated on March 24th and wit 1 sr~hnGovernor Henry~elJmOn-.f ~his au~rova~ 6nd ac’io~ ...... Jim Perry, TOHR President and chairperson of the Public Information Planning Committee exoressed his satisfaction with the -The next Experience Weekend"WHi~e helb ~n ~bal]a.s t~,-:m’i~L~~,e. Tulsa graduates w l] be hOs~lng a’gu~s~’event on Sudd~), 6pm, Anyone interested in in~;¢~ting in th~f~,~:yf~!,~ experiences is invited to cont:~ct Doug-at ¯ ’ ~ 74~-274~ for more information. ;% ~. ~ , . ."~ - ;.-; : ~ ’ ~, .;:,~- o~ g,..Y" sa Will,b. having its’ ~nnual E~st~t Brunch on E~ster Sund.ay,. Ap.ri 1’ 3rd at I:OQ ;Pmi Th’~,briOnch,...~i~g ~i.t~h. an.~, Easter egg hunt will be at a D/! mem’bec, sholln.e. ":~,sp~cial planned for the winner Ofthe Easter ego. h~ur~t ....... , : Their April meeting will Be S~kd~y~ ~pril ’~3~d at Dunstans Church located at 5635 E. 71s~ S’t. comb~o~ rts of the=40~.;~ ~s~.go~.e: membees. "One of- the underlying considerations th~’o.~9.B_~:~.ry recommendation was an e~p~a~q~,~ndi~l rights, t~ p~ly.~Cy-.and co0fidentiality" s~id/j~tTh~l~’,~ a);S~ an er, cou~agi~jp~it of cooperation between the o~go~i:za~,iSns~agencies repre n( d on the Task Force." The fi 1 r~O~,ibn~;-inctuding p!~ns:.~ a.stateW’ide educational blitz depend upon the action of the governor for implementation. The NA~5 project, the:Nat.iona!’ ~emor~,a~,~olthe t~ns.of thoosands of Amerfch~s;:iost tb-AdDS; has confirme~’th6~h~’Oie, fo~ itS n~tional o~e thidspr)ng. "We].afe bringing the quilt td ~0 of the lar-c-est AmePt~n~’6~i)t-{~s ~’Oln~i~g iH’~ril,,, sai~ C~ev~"d.o~es~.Execu~v~ Di’~ecto~of the ~#I~ES P:~]~’Ct,. ’Th~ two cities £!oses~ to Tulsa where the Quilt wilt be displayed’a~’-~s City (Ar~ive April 25 L Depart A~J 1:~8’~ a~Dal la~. (May 3 �He’s just yOur~type .... But does he tricka.lot? Does he abuse drugs? There’s no way to know for sure. So play it safe, just in case. Sexual safety means safer sex every time. Please keep making the right choice... TOHR ~DS AWARENESS CAMP~GN For more information about AIDS, Safer Sex, or if you just want to talk, call us at 747 - 5540. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. TuHs~ Ok~ahomans for Hun~n R~~ P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 - 2729 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a84ede0a2091104728b0fd8f6f64c801.pdf 6dab865cb484361c40f8109d27182ae3 PDF Text Text Volume 8 Number 5 MAY 1988 The AIDS Film Project, a moving and reflective program of short films, will be shown at TOHR’s monthly membership meeting on Tuesday, May 3rd, 1988 at the Aaronson Auditorium at the Tulsa Central Library. The AIDS Film Project is touring over 50 cities in conjunction with the national tour of the Names Project Quilt (which will be displayed in Dallas May 3rd - May 6th). Sponsored by FRAMELINE, and working in conjunction with the Names Project, the AIDS Film Project is dedicated to demonstrating through the media of film the force and spectrum of the humanistic response this health crisis has engendered. Marc Huestis, Co-coordinator of the AIDS Film Project, said "as well as touring the cities that have Quilt sites established, we are planning to reach communitites outside these areas, in order to make them part of this national movement. We feel strongly that bringing the Quilt and films together on this tour will empower people to respond positively and compassionately to this epidemic." The AIDS Film Project consists of five short films. One film, Chuck Solomon: Coming of Aye directed by Huestis, will be omitted since it was shown at TOHR’s December meeting. The four remaining films include The ADS Epidemic - a MTV style piece on the joys of safe sex;Living with AIDS - an internationally acclaimed documentary providing an inspiring look at the potential of organized support systems for PWAs; Til Death Do Us Part - an original rap music drama portraying peer pressure, drug abuse, and personal responsibility; and October 11, 1987: The inagural display of the Names Project Quilt - a film capturing the myriad of emotions expressed at the first historic unveiling of the Names Project Quilt. These four films run approximately one hour and will begin after TOHR’s business meeting and break. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and open to all - please plan to attend!! �tohr Reporter ~ Page 2 At the April membership meeting, TOHR President Jim Perry announced the receipt of a $10,000 bequest from the estate of Gary Lee Cook who died exactly one year earlier, April 5th 1987, from complications associated with AIDS. In a letter to the estate acknowledging the bequest, Jim Perry wrote "...this thoughtful gift would help support the many worthwhile programs of this organization, including our efforts to educate our community about AIDS". Lynn Lavner Returns to Tulsa June 10th Vic Basile speaks June 22nd This year’s Pride Theme - Rightfully Proud - will be celebrated in Tulsa this year with two very special TOHR sponsored events. Lynn Lavner, who delighted a Tulsa Pride Week audience last year, will return to Tulsa on Friday, June 10th to perform her internationally acclaimed cabaret act in Tulsa’s Performing Arts Center. The performance scheduled for 8:00 p.m. will be held in Studio One. A special Pride Week meeting and Old-fashioned Ice Cream Social will be held on Wednesday, June 22nd featuring the Executive Director of the Human Rights Campaign Fund, Mr. Vic Basile. You’ll want to join us for both of these major events in Tulsa’s celebration of lesbian and gay pride - mark your calendar and please watch for specific details in the next issue of The Reporter. Due to scheduling complications, the April TOHR Town Hall on Artificial Insemination had to be postponned until June. Representatives from the medical, legal, and counseling fields are being rescheduled to address this important topic next month. Please watch The Reporter for details. The 1988 TOHR Follies will probably be remembered as one of the best shows in TOHR history. "Stage Struck" was a great evening of entertainment from start to finish thanks to the dedication and hard work of several TOHR volunteers and board members. This year’s Follies contributed to our general fund, thanks to the efforts of Bert, Shan, Richard, Debbie, Terry, Steve, Alyce, Betty, Tracy and the rest of the committees, entertainers, bar volunteers and patrons. Next year’s Follies has been tentatively scheduled. eohr Reporter ~ Page 3 TOHR’S annual Benefit Dinner and Auction, one of TOHR’s most successful fundraising events, has been tentatively scheduled for October 14th, 1988. Last year items donated by both national celebrities and local businesses were auctioned to raise funds for TOHR’s AIDS education and general funds. Part of the proceeds from last year’s auction provided TOHR’s badly needed new computer system and allowed TOHR to continue it’s AIDS informational distribution within the local community. Membership approval for this year’s event will be requested at next month’s meeting. Volunteer’s will be needed to assist with auction item acquisition from both national celebrities and local businesses. For information about the auction, or to volunteer please sign up at the May meeting or call Ken at 592-1979. The Tulsa AIDS Task Force Community Action Committee has planned it’s Annual Spring Fundraiser Picnic for Saturday, May 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Dorian Prycffs home in lnola. Just take Highway 33 to the Inola/Claremore exit and follow the picnic signs. The CAC is an "arm" of the Tulsa AIDS Task Force, made up of concerned individuals who are committed to raising the necessary funds to provide incidental help and services to PWAs. This group has a proven track record of helping people in need and this will be one of their major fundraising events of the year. The picnic will feature great barbeque and plenty of beer to go around. Tickets are available for $5.00 in advance from CAC members or by writing and requesting your tickets from The Community Action Committee, P.O. Box 582124, Tulsa, OK 74158-2124. Tickets will be $7.50 at the gate. The May meeting for Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa will be Saturday, May 14th at 5:00 p.m. There will be a program following a short business meeting and then they will end with their usual pot luck dinner and social time. Their meeting place is at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 5635 E. 71st. Dignity/Intergrity is a Christian gay and lesbian ministry in, among, and to the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches. If you have any questions or would like to be included on their mailing list, please call their new phone number at 234-0315. �tohr Reporter ~ Page 4 Oklahoma Gay Community Retreats has announced their next retreat, scheduled for May 14th and 15th. CREATING AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS will provide an opportunity for participants to learn new skills in the creation of loving, healthy and satisfying intimate relationships. This event is a weekend workshop in a retreat setting, and is intended for both singles and couples who desire to create and sustain quality relationships. Through individual and group exercises, retreatants will gain insights and skills designed to benefit not only a primary relationship, but also relationships with family, friends, and acquaintances. Facilitators will be Mary Lincoln, MSW, ACSW, and her partner Sharon Thoele. Mary and Sharon have been the main facilitators of OGCR retreats in the past, and are particularly skilled at retreats of this kind. The location of this event will be either near Stillwater or Wagoner (pending number of participants registered). This "at cost" event includes meals and lodging, at a pre-paid rate of $35. A deposit of $15 is requested prior to May 7th. Registrations after this date are $45. Registrations may be mailed to OGCR, P.O. Box 582293, Tulsa, OK 74158. For more information you may call Kevin (918) 583-9484, Sherry (918) 355-2057, or Joe (405) 377-8521. Lesbians and gay,~en across the co,,untry are being called to join in a nationally publidzed Coming Out Day scheduled for October 11th, 1988. According to a recent report in the Washington Blade, organizers of the event plan to involve hundreds of thousands of people in order to boost the visibility and political clout of gays and lesbians by showing that they exist in all walks of life. The "Coming Out Day" activities are being sponsored jointly by the National Gay Rights Advocates (NGRA), a California based litigation group and The Experience Weekend, a gay-oriented consciousness-raising program run by Rob Eichberg. Jean O’Leary, NGRA’s executive director, said she and Eichberg volunteered to organize the event after it was proposed at the gay rights "War Conference" held in February. The national Coming Out Day campaign will encourage every individual to take the "next step" in coming out, by telling a parent, relative, business associate or friend. In a simple action like placing a photograph of your lover on your desk at work, or a bold step like a teenager taking his or her first step in acknowledging their sexual identity. The event is expected to involve as many as 8,000 local gay and lesbian organizations as well as state and national groups. Watch the TOHR Reporter for more information. tohr Reporter ~ Page 5 The use of condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS has increased dramatically among gay men but apparently not the general population, according to a report issued in March by the federal Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. The report, which was included in the March 11th issues of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, indicated that 26% of gay men surveyed in San Francisco used condoms during anal intercourse in 1984. In 1987, almost 80% said they used a condom. A similar study conducted in New York City indicated a 19% increase in the use of condoms over the past two years. According to the studies there has been no similar dramatic rise in the heterosexual community. The report also discusses the effectiveness of condoms in minimizing your risk of exposure to the HIV-virus during sexual intercourse. At the end of March there were 57,575 diagnosed cased of AIDS nationwide - 243 cases in Oklahoma. There may already be over 12,150 individuals infected with the HIV virus in Oklahoma. If you’d like a copy of the CDC’s report please call the TOHR Helpline (743-GAYS) during the hours when a volunteer is on duty and request your free copy. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) has conducted the first large-scale survey of the Presidential preference of gay and lesbian voters. The NGLTF membership survey on the Presidential candidates and key issues evoked a response from over 24% of the NGLTF members surveyed. As of March 31st, the cut-off date set on the survey, 36% said they would vote for Rev. Jesse Jackson. Michael Dukakis ran second with the support of 22% of respondents. "Jackson’s strong support among our members reflects his outspoken and visible identification with the gay/lesbian community’s agenda," observed NGLTF Executive Director Jeff Levi. "Dukakis’s relatively strong showing probably results from a good AIDS policy and general support for antidiscrimination policies..". Other survey results showed: - 98% of respondents were registered voters - 69% were Democrats, 25% Independents, 3% Republican - 5% supported Bob Dole, 2% supported George Bush The survey also concluded that the top three gay/lesbian issues in this presidential campaign were 1) Federal gay/lesbian rights legislation, 2) Increased funding for AIDS research, and 3) Extension of family benefits to gay/lesbian family units. �tohr Reporter ~Page 6 Here’s a list of several upcoming Women’s Festivals: Wiminfest ’88 - May 27-29 in Albuquerque, NM. The festival includes an arts and crafts fair, "open mike," volleyball and "anything legal that can be done in an open, grassy, sunny southwestern old town park." For information write WIMIN, 301 Solano NE, Alburquerque, NM 87108. The National Women’s Music Festival-June 2-5 in Bloomington, Indiana including workshops and speakers including feminist author Sonia Johnson and entertainers Teresa Trull and Casselberry & DuPree. For information write NWMF, P.O. Box 5217, Bloomington, IN 47407-5217. Womongathering-June 10-12 in Oxford, Pennsylvania. This first annual sprituality festival will include intensive workshops and meetings with presenters such as Diane Marie Child, Kay Gardner, and Luisah Teish. For information write Womongathering, RR 3 Box 185, Franklinville, NJ 08322. The Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival-The oldest and best known of the women’s festivals will take place August 10 - 14 in a rural Michigan setting. Write P.O. Box 22, Walhalla, Mich. 49458. According to a "Catholics for a Free Choice" spokesman, U.S. Roman Catholic Bishops have taken a small step toward confronting AIDS, but have not really addressed the fact that gays have legitimate civil rights. The debate on the issue of condoms was sparked by the U.S. Catholic Conference document’s qualified approval of mentioning the use of condoms among the various AIDS preventative methods in sex education classes. The policy paper’s recommendations include a call for Catholic institutions, such as schools and hospitals, to keep persons with AIDS employed or in school as long as possible. Over the past year, lesbians, gay men and their supporters have gathered monthly at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City to protest the antihomosexual church policy of the Vatican and the New York Archdiocese. tohr Reporter ~ Page 7 Supervisor Harry Britt’s controversial resolution demands that the USOC demonstrate a "good faith support" for a non-discrimination policy that includes gays, appointment of a gay person to the USOC executive board, financial support for gay athletics, altering a Congressional act to let the Gay Games call themselves the Gay Olympics and dropping immigration laws that ban openly gay foreign athletes. The Human Rights Campaign Fund is now the ninth largest independent PAC in the United States, and the 24th largest PAC overall, according to new rankings just released for 1987 by the Federal Elections Commission. Both rankings demonstrate significant growth over those issued for 1986 by the FEC, which placed the Campaign Fund 16th and 39th respectively. There are 957 independent PACs (not affiliated with a corporation, labor union, or association) and an overall total of 4,165 PAts in the United States. "Fhese impressive rankings prove that lesbian and gay political influence continues to surge," said Vic Basile, the Campaign Fund’s Executive Director. "They also underscore the great extent to which the national community supports the Campaign Fund as its vehicle for political involvement in AIDS and civil rights issues," he said. With more than 20,000 active donors, and $1,024,432 in funds raised in 1987, the Campaign Fund ranks with such powerful PACs as the Jesse Helmsaffiliated "National Congressional Club," Vice-President Bush’s "Fund for America’s Future," and the National Conservative Political Action Committee (NCPAC). The Campaign Fund, now in it’s eighth year, sees its continued growth and success reflected in all aspects of its political and lobbying activities. Disbursements to candidates were three times as high in 1987 as in the previous non-election year, and its legislative program greatly expanded. Official ~ltcatton of Tulsa Oklehomar~s for Humal~ Rights, P.O. Box 52729 - Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 AIDS Information Line (918) 747-5540 Gay/Lesbian Helpline (918) 743-GAYS The recent approval of a resolution to prohibit the U.S. Olympic Committee from hosting the 1996 games in San Francisco because of the USOC’s anti-gay policies has ignited an onslaught of protest and set-up a June ballot referendum on the measure. Outrage at gays and newly installed Mayor Art Agnos for pushing the measure through has gay activists worried that the referendum might turn into a nasty vote on gay rights. Several gay activists said they fear a ballot repeal of the Board of Supervisor’s Olympic resolution, passed in early March will spur anti-gay sentiment. Jim Perry - President 599-TOHR Debbie Starnes - 1st Vice President 836-3844 Sheila Jones - 2nd Vice President 747-1395 Terry Jefferson - Treasurer 252-4355 Steve McCurley - Secretary 455-1693 Members-at-Large - Renny Berry, Alyce Caplinger, Peggy Candreia Betty Vanaltenburg �Last October, hundreds of thousand of lesbians and gay men witnessed the unfurling of the Names Project Quilt - a memorial to the thousand who have died of AIDS. Keep their memory ... and your future alive - Sexual safety means safer sex every time. Please keep making the right choice. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/65aff443c2e5b76e1d46b0b886f3c86e.pdf 1eb31b729090cf8c9d8af8e6fc252b27 PDF Text Text JUNE 1988 re orter JUNE 7TH MEETING TO KICK-OFF A MONTH OF PROUD ACTIVITIES: OUR REASON TO BE R]IGHTFULLY PROUD" Over the past several months, TOHR’s Executive Board, Advisory Board and membership have given a great deal of thought to the goals and directions of the organization into the 1990s. The issues that face Tulsa’s gay/lesbian community on a daily basis have shaped our organization in the past. The growing complexity of those issues will challenge us into the future. Tuesday, June 7th 1988, TOHR President Jim Perry will present "Our Reason to be Rightfully Proud", an overview of TOHR’s purpose and goals. He’ll look at the accomplishments which give us reason to be proud and he’ll ...... look at the challenges which call us to action. Among those challenges that :onfront us, Jim will address the issue of TOHR’s roll in our community’s response to AIDS. He’ll also review the opportunities available to TOHR thanks to funding through the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s AIDS Division. This will be Jim Perry’s last official meeting as TOHR’s President as he resigns his office effective June 7th to be considered for a position as TOHR’s first Executive Director. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium of the Tulsa Central Library and everyone is invit ed to attend. Please plan to attend, bring a friend and help us set the tone for a month of celebration and community pride. : Tulsa will participate in the 5th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service with two services. The first, sponsored by Tulsa’s Metropolitan Community Church and TOHR, will be held Sunday evening, May 29th, 7:00 p.m. at MCC Church (1623 N. Maplewood). The second service, sponsored by the Episcopal AIDS Task Force and SHANTI, will be held on Monday, May 30th at St. Luke’s-Episcopal Church beg~inning at 6:00 p:m. These services, internationally coordinated by the Mobilization Agains AIDS in San Francisco, will give the local community opportunity to remember those whose lives have been lost to AIDS. Please take time this Memorial Da~i:Weeken~t t0 attend one or both of thes~ important services. For more informa~i’on please contact the TOHR He!plin~ �PROUD ENTERTAINMENT ON JUNE 10TH.. Friday, June 10th, TOHR will present the music and comedy of one of America’s most talented lesbian singers and songwriters - Lynn Lavner, in her return performance. This year’s concert will be held in Studio I of Tulsa’s Performing Arts Center at 8:00 p.m. Many of us will remember Lynn’s "unconventional" cabaret act. The songs/~ and humor are drawn, she says, "from my own experiences as a short, left2 handed, Jewish lesbian from New York." Lynn has taken her original brand of music (now available on records, tapes and CD’s) and comedy to all the major cities in the United States and withing the past year premiered in several European cities. While her act is mostly gay in content, her appearance is ailned at a playful parody of stereotypes and her material is universally appreciated by anyone with an open sense of humor. Last year the quick-witted Lavner introduced us to songs such aS ,’I’d Rather Be Cute"and "I Want To Be The First Dyke On Dynasty", and this year in addition to these "old favorites" we can look forward to an expanded performance including a wider selection from her repertoire~ Lynn wi!! provide an eyening of entertainment that will affirm this year’s Pride.. Theme: "Rightfully Proud% Tickets for the performance are only $5.00. and will be available at the June 7th TOHR meeting or can be purchased by sending check or money order for tickets to Lynn Lavner in Concert, c/o TOHR, P.O. Box 52729 - Tulsa, OK 74152. Please send me , i ticket(s) at $5~ each t0 L~n Lavner in Con’c~rt - Friday, June 10th at 8i00 ~,m. ,, Name ...... ~ Address .... Telephone Number(s) . Zip Code I understand that if my ticket order is received after June 6th, my ticket(s) ¯ " will be held at the door of Studio I. At the invitation of the American Social Health Association and the Centers for Disease Control, Jim Perry and over 100 other community organization leaders and health officials attended a three day conference in Chicago to discuss the government’s national AIDS mailing and effective models for community-based AIDS prevention education. The focus of the conference was to help state and local health officials and community-based organizations to develop strategies for effective AIDS prevention programs. Presentations, discussions, and workshops emphasized the need to take a step beyond information referral and dissemination. People with accurate information also need the "tools" or skills to make the choice to change at-risk behavior and to maintain that commitment to risk reduction behavior. Information was also given to help community groups utilize the national mailing to promote their local services and programs. The mailing includes information about proper use of condoms as a method of risk reduction. The government’s mailing, mandated by Congress, also states it’s not who you are, it’s what you do. "It’s exciting to see the government step away from discussing risk groups and finally emphasizing risk behavior" said Perry. "Although the mailing isn’t perfect...it’s a good first step." The information obtained at the conference was also applicable to other areas of TOHR’s outreach such as the Helpline, and will be valuable as TOHR maintains and developes important programs. A call is going out for TOHR volunteers to work as Bartenders and Barback$ at this year’s "Black and White" on Saturday, June 18th. The .private sponsors of this annual event have again this year offered to contribute money to TOHR in exchange for our volunteer manpower, so thoge who help will get to see an exciting affair first hand, and rhise funds for TOHR at the~ same time. Last year TOHR volunteers raised $650.00 for the : 6t~nization. ¯ i A special party is also planned for those who volunteer on Friday evening, Jufi~"17th~ !Special ’~Black & White" T-shirts are also provided to voluhteei~s, Call Jim at 599-TOHR and let him know that we can count on you!! ~" TOHR Treasurer and. long-time TOHR volunteer and supporter, Terry ............... i.J~fferson, resigned his position as treasurer effective May 15th, 1988 to prepare f~r a n~6ve fo Calif0~nia within the next few weeks Terry has dedicated enourmot~ dmounts of time, effort, and financial .support to the work o~ TOHR over the past several years including two previous terms on the Executive -,-Committee in 1985 and 1986. .... Terry was recognized as TOHR’s Volunteer of the Year i~"1984 b~y President Brian Mumey. To many, it was no surprise. Terry has been i~volvqd with a countless number Of projects and programs foi’ TOI-IR inCiti~ii~~’ffie �Helpline, the Follies, Pride Week, many friendraisers and fundraisers and most importantly he was always there when the organization needed him. The Nominating Committee has been re-activated to search for a replacement to fill Terry’s unexpired term of office. They should be presenting their suggestions to the membership for consideration at the June meeting. They have a difficult task, because Terry leaves a big pair of shoes to fill. Tulsa’s gay and lesbian community, and particularly TOHR will miss you Terry our love, best wishes, and appreciation go with you to sunny California. Throughout TOHR’s history, the organization has relied upon the generous contributions of time, talent, and financial resources of all of it’s members and friends. Last year, the Executive Committee developed a specific proposal designed to help financially underwrite a portion of the work that TOHR does for the local community - 30 people to donate or pledge $200 each to the community’s work. Several individuals and couples participated in this worthwhile effort which helped to partially underwrite our office space, our AIDS education campaign, a new computer printer, and our Helpline expenses. This year TOHR has already secured funding to supplement some of these projects and expenses. There are, however, other areas that deserve the financial commitment of the community. With this in mind the Executive Committee will soon release a new proposal asking for participation from last year’s "Committee" plus the involvement of new contributors in a new underwriting project similar to last year’s proposal. If you are interested in receiving this proposal please call Jim at 599-TOHR or sign up at the June meeting. Every June for the past 19 years, gay men and lesbians have marked the . anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City - the birth of the modern gay/lesbian rights movement. A great deal has happened for gay and lesbian Americans since that fateful June evening and the waves of gay awa~ness and pride continue ~,o wash across the United States. As Tulsa prepares to commemorate those activities, a call goes out to anyone who may have participated in those original riots in front of the Stonewall Bar in Greenwich Village to help record those events in a published oral history. Michael Scherker of Brooklyn, New York is looking for participants, witnesses, police officers° Stonewall Inn employees, journalists, public officials and other interested and involved people who were present at the riots 19 years ago. The book is planned for release in June 1989. Anyone with photographs, fliers, clippings, letters, diary entries or documentary materials on or generated by the Stonewall riots may also want to participate in this project. The authors’ proceeds from the book wilt be used to create a fund for gay archive’s and. historical work. For information please contact Michael Seherker, 135 Amersfort Place #6A, 13rOoldyn, N.Y. 11210 (718) 434-6814. OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL TO FOLLOW MAJOR PRIDE WEEK EVENT: Vic Basile, Executive Director of the Human Rights Campaign Fund will address a special TOHR Gay/Lesbian Pride Week meeting on Wednesday, June 22nd, 1988 in Eckel Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 S. Cincinnati. This Special Pride Week Event will bhgin at 6:30 p.m. The Human Rights Campaign Fund is the largest political action committee organized to serve the interests of the gay and lesbian community and is the 16th largest independent PAC in America (see story in May issue of the Reporter ). Under the direction of Vic Basile, HRCF has grown in size and influence on Capitol Hill, most recently mounting a campaign to insure Senate support for a comprehensive Federal AIDS Research, Information and Care Act. During a recent HRCF merger with the Fairness Fund ( a grass-roots mailgram lobbying effort), Vic Basile indicated that HRCF now has all of the components to implement an effective lobbying strategy on Capitol Hill: 1) competent lobbyists, 2) PAC money, and 3) a grass-roots program. This strategy, combined with the efforts of other organizations such as NGLTF, allows HRCF to play a significant role in monitoring and influencing important Congressional Legislations. Additionally, HRCF financially supports those candidates who would promote the gay and lesbian political agenda. Although the work in Washington is difficult, Basile insists there is a growing strength to the gay political movement. "My observations are that there is a whole new generation - a broader generation of men and women, blacks, white, [and] professionals from all walks of life - who have come forward to become involved in the movement, "said Basile. This is Vic’s first trip to Tulsa - help us welcome him to a community that is "Rightfully Proud". The evening will conclude with an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social - great ice 4ream with all the fixings, home made cookies (provided by Students of Tulsa University for Individual Rights), and time to visit with our guest speaker. This special meeting is free - mark your calendar and bring a friend...or two!! As part of our Pride Week observance, TOHR will provide an AIDS Information Update and a free anonymous HIV-antibody test on Tuesday, June 21st beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Tulsa’s Metropolitan Community Church 1623 N. Maplewood. We can be proud of our community’s initial response to the AIDS crisis and we can expect greater efforts in the future as we strive to work together. An important element of our work has been a commitment to AIDS prevention education and HIV-antibody testing and counseling. ~.. ¯ . To get current information about the AIDS crisis in Oklahoma and. to learn about your HIV-antibod,,v status .-. what it means and what it doesn’t mea~n please be at MCC on the 21st. For information please call the TOHR Helpline. �Below is a calendar of pride week events available at press time. Several other activities were still being planned including activities ;~at MCC and area bars and clubs. For further information please call ~ithe TOHR Hellaline prior to Pride Week - June 19th - 26th. SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH-MARCH ON 39th STREET in Oklahoma City followed by 39th Street Block Party. TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST - TOHR AIDS Update and HIV-antibody test. 7:00 p.m. at Metropolitan Community Church - 1623 N. Maplewood. TULSA-OKLAHOMA LESBIAN & GAY PRIDE WEEK - June 19 - 26, 1988 TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST, 1988 - 7:00 P.M, AIDS ~DATE AND ANONYMOUS HIV ~’ ANTIBODY TESTING Sponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights . ~at Metropolitan Community Church 1623 N. Maplewood, Tulsa ¯ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND -Special Pride Week Meeting and Ice Cream Social Featuring Mr. Vic ~ .~asile. 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 Cincinnati. THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD- O.G.C.R. "Retreat Get-Together" 7:00 p.m. - location to be announced. SUNDAY,._ JUNE 26TH- "Law of Desire" at Williams Center Cinema - 8:00 p.m. Tickets $4.00 I want to help TOHR help Tulsa’s lesbian and gay community to be "Rightfully Proud" WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND, 1988 - 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL SPEAKER - MR. VIC BASILE, Executive Director - Human Rights Campaign Fund ~ and OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL ~ponsored by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights at Trinity Episcopal Church 501 S. Cincinnati - Tulsa Here’s my annual membership dues: 1-’] $10,00 Limited Income/Student [] $20.00 Regular V-1 $35.00 Household/Organizational [] $100.00 Sustaining Name Address �Many of you will notice that there is not a Pride Picnic scheduled in Ttflsa this year. Although there will be many activities offered at local bars and clubs, at MCC and by other local organizations, we will miss the wonderfully coordinated efforts of the last several years and the great work of Glen Raney, Carole Brown, Vicki Robinson, Terry Jefferson, and the other volunteers on Tulsa’s Pride Committee. In place of our annual picnic, Tulsans will have the opportunity to participate in a first for our state - Oklahoma City’s "March on 39th Street". This history making march will take place on Sunday, June 19th at 2:00 p.m. and will coincide with the opening of the famous "39th Street Block Party". Organizers are looking for participation from all over the state - even the Gay Band from Dallas will be performing. This is a great chance to show our state a unified, organized, gay and lesbian community that is "Rightfully Proud". Information about the march will be available at the June meeting or you may contact March Committee Chairperson, Andy Southam at the OASIS Community Center (405) 525-2437. Next year?? Who knows - the picnic may be back - or it might be time to march in Tulsa!! Let’s get involved and make a difference - we have a lot for which to be proud. As Tulsa’s AIDS case load expands (over 60 cases diagnosed locally since 1983) the successful buddy program of SHANTI-Tulsa, Inc. is once again in need of buddy volunteers. SHANTI provides a five-part comprehensive series of programs for l~ople with AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or those who are HIV positive. This series includes Self-Help, Individual and Group Dialogue, Family Support, Community Referrals and Resources, and Health Care Worker Information and Support. An important part of their outreach is their ’q~uddy program". As soon as an acceptable number of concerned persons volunteer, SHANTI will provide another buddy training session. If the crisis has touched you in any way or if you or someone you know are interested in being a vital and caring part of Tulsa’s response to the AIDS crisis, call SHANTI at 749-7898. Tom Self with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services recently notified TOHR that the state of Oklahoma has almost $100,000 in federal money available for individuals who need assistance with payments for AZT treatments. Although there was initially a financial criteria for eligability, the criteria was recently revised to only require a T4 count of 200 or less or a opportunistic infection diagnosis. For information contact your county DHS, Nelda Payton at the state’s Medicaid Division, or Mr. Self at the DHS in Oklahoma City. For contact phone numbers please call the TOHR Helpline or SHANTI. "Leave it to Spain’s openly gay film maker Pedro Almodovar, in his latest fihn, "Law of Desire," to spin a lurid tale of lust and violence in which the central figure is a famous gay film director, a man for whom other men are prepared to die." Kevin Thomas - LA Times "INDEED OUTRAGEOUS! A comedy, a tongue in cheek satire, a celebration of sensuality, an exploration of the dark side of passion and love." Nina Darton - NY Times Pedro Almodovar presents a film from the Spanish New Wave Cinema at The Williams Center Cinema on Sunday, June 26th at 8:00 p.m. "Law of Desire", a 1987 film about a an unusual homosexual love triangle, mocks the icons of Almodovar’s traditional Spainish background with fierce, arao~al abandon. Symbols and metaphors abound as church, state, family and mach~.smo are savagely gored by pointed satire. Until now, the only example of his frequently outrageous work seen in th~ U.S. was "What Have I Done To Deserve This?" in 1985. "Law of Desire" is not rated, but is intended for mature audiences. Its pre-credit sequence involving three men, borders on hard-core, but has nothing to do with the plot that follows; it’s the movie’s tone-setter, its theme - the implacability of desire. Many reviews suggest the film has disturbing undertones because it proceeds as if AIDS didn’t exist, however the film remains as a symbolic portrayal of a :s~f~{ggle for individual freedom of expression. All seats for this single showing are $4.00. National Association of Gay and Lesbian Democratic Clubs Executive Director Christine R. Riddiough recently testified before the Democratic Platform Committee calling for the Democratic party to be "committed to full civil and human rights for all Americans". "Our party’s platform....must clearly state its support for the rights of all people including gay men and lesbians," she stated. Riddiough also criticized the Re~iga~/Bush administration for their inaction on AIDS. HRCF’s Vic Basile also provided testimony to the platform committee calling if0r a commitment to the civil rights of minority groups and a more ~ggres.sl.ve stand on AIDS issues in its 1988 party platform. "Gays and lesbians do no~ Wish to be singled out," he said. "We simply wish to be included in the vast quilt of American society". The hearings marked the first public forum in the Democratic party’.s process to define its positions on key issues. State parties will also hold hearings. Sample testimony that can be used in these hearings is available from the National Association, 114 15th St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002 ~sr~a copy of Basile’s testimony can be obtained from the Campaig~Fund .a.~!’~2 14th Street, NW, Suite 607, Washington, D.C. 20005. ~" ~ :: :;VI; �Oklahoma Gay Community .Retreats has a special evening planned on Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. to get pas~ retreat participants together and to provide an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about thef" retreats. The retreats, begun in the spring of i986, have provided opportunities for gay men and lesbians to focus on relationships, self-image, and metaphysics in a supportive, loving, atmosphere. This Pride Week activity will be fun and informal and also provide information regarding upcoming retreats. The location for this casual "retreat get-to-gether" was not confirmed at press time but past and future retreat participants may call Sharon or Mary a~ 663-0211 or Joe at (405) 377-8521 for details. 665971522.95 This beautiful, oversize book captures the magic and spirit of both The NAMES Project Quilt and The NAMES Project itself. Filled throughout with glorious color photos of the panels that are the memorials to those who have died of AIDS, THE QUILT is also a moving narrative, bringing the stories behind the panels to vivid life through interviews a letters. THE QUILT is a glowing testimonial. -- A Pocket Books Hardcover All photos copyright © 1988 by Matt Herron. For Tulsa, Oklahoma based non-profit agency. Responsible for fund raising, coordination of AIDS education and HIV testing, program planning and implementation, and general administrative functions. Experience with non-profit agency and Bachelor’s degree required. Experience and willingness in working with lesbian and gay related programming important. Send resume and cover letter no later than June 13,1988 to: Search Committee Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152-2729 An equal opportunity employer. �� https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/95c494366797d7e49c2c5e01a56c4606.pdf 3c38ea502c617eb00732f7e29051e7b6 PDF Text Text Volume 8 Humber 7 JULY 1988 YOU ARE NEEDED ~ Many things are happening and changing with TOHR. Your input is an integral part of" our progr.ess and continued suc~.ess. Although business meetings are often times boring, yes we adrnit to that, they are impor’lant. What is rnost irnpor’lanl is thal. you, as a member of TOHR or as an interested person, are able to participate in the orgarfizal.ion’s decisions, goals, arid developrnent. Aft~r all TOH~ is YOUP organization and we want it to serve your The next membership meeting on July 5, 1988 is a vital one. Many items need your" attention and vote. For example, the election of new Board members, the purchase of a new hard disk drive for the computer, and the conb-act with the State. The approval and/or development of these items DEPENDS ON YOU ~ Proper membership input is the key to the success of the organization. We must have a quorum (’-19 members) in order to conduct, business Please, ir you are a ]OHR member aft.end the July 5th meeting. !f you are not a member consider joining Either way your opinions are want.ed, needed, and respe¢l~ed. YOU ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO "i-OHR ! Following the business meeting the classic "gay" film "Boys in the Band" will be shown. Ir you have not seen this frontrunner in gay films you need to be’at Aaronson Auditorium, Downtown Central Library at 6;50 p,m,, Tuesday July 5t.h, 1988, SEE YOU THERE ! During the past two months .TOHR has witnessed a few changes within the Board. ]-erry Jefferson resigned a~ ]-reasurer in May and Jim Perry resigned as President. in early June. Both ],erry and Jim will be missed as they have given many hours and talents to the organizaLion. On July 5t.h, one of the items of business will be the election of new officers. In an effort to provide a smoolher transition, two current officers have agreed to make moves within the Board. Candidates for the avadable pos~t~ons will be presented at the meeting. �TOHR WISHES TO THANK THE BLACK AND WHITE C~IMITTEE FOR THEIR SLIP~ORT THROUGH THE USE OF TOHR VOLUNTEERS FOE In celebration o~ TOHR°~ eigh~:h yea~~ervin~ ~he Tulsa ~ay ~n~ Lesbian Community, we will be having a par~y for you, our members, on Friday, July If you’re no~ a member o~ TOB~ or ~ your BARTENDEP.S. The money raised is greatly appreciated by the organizatiom as is the opporlunJty to work with the B/W committee. A very special thank you is issued to all those who gave up their "partying" and gave of their time to bartend for TOHR. Your effortshelped raise funds for the organization, WE APPRECIATE YOU ! membership ~s due~ you s~lll have a c~ance ~o suppor~ TO~ and ~o come party ~l~h us. All members ~lll be rece~ln~ Invitations by mail about ~e ~ime and location par~y. If you ~e~ in you~ membership no later ~han July 22, ~88~ you ~oo ~ill receive thi~ important information. As most ~f you know by now, Jim Perry, President of TOHR 1987 and 1988, resigned his position effective June 7, 1988. Jim had originally planned to apply {’or the position of Executive Director of TOHR, but has since changed his mind. During the past 18 months many hours have been given to TOHR by Jim. He has been a dedicated leader and an outspoken community representaiVm Many new areas were developed by TOHR during Jim’s term as President. Through his efforts and talent the Benefit Dinner and Auction was developed, TOHR received a grant from the Chicago Resource Center, media rapport was developed with the Tuisa a~ea TV’s and newspapers, and a more aggressive AIDS Education and Awareness campaign was begun. Jim’s final gift to TOHR was his most recent work with the State regarding the pending grant for an AIDS Educatlon/Testlng & Cousellng Program. Jim has given freely to TOHRI His dedication, time, talent, and vision have given us the energy to develop TOHR more fully. We wish Jim the best as he gives back to himself after 18 months of giving others. The artificial Insemination seminar originally scheduled in May has been rescheduled for Tu~-:~day, July 12th at 7:00 p.m, at the Tulsa Central Library, If you have considered having a baby or have been asked to help make a baby, this seminar is for you ! Linda Lacy, Professor of Law at Tulsa University and John HuMbert, Clinical Psychologist Will be available to discuss this parenting option from a legal and psychological view, Many questions and considerations are faced by prospective parents who plan to use artificial insemination as a means of becoming parents. It is hoped that this town hall will assist prospective parents and "donors" with the decisions and processes involved in artificial insemination, TOHR would like to thank all the participants and volunteers who helped make Pride Week a success. Many hours of love and talent were given toward the Lynn Lavner Concert, the HIV Counseling and Testing, and the Vic Basile Meeting and Ice Cream Social. We appreciate all your efforts and support. A very special thank you to the Pride Committee fur coming through with a wonderful Pride Picnic. We would also l!ke to extend our appreclation to MCC for hosting the Prlde Dance, OGCR for the lovely get together, and the Shaft for the final Pride Party of this years prlde week. Each of you have glven Tulsa’s gayllesbian communlty a reason to be "rlghtfully proud". �The Steering Committee has been busy this past, month further investigating the State grant funds and conb’acts. Many individuals have given of their time and talents In order to answer the many questions surrounding this proposed funding opport.unity. After a special meeting, the June membership meeting, and a Steering Committee meeting, the following major areas of concern have been identified: !. Confidentiality of TOHR membership and mailing lists 2. Separation of operations so as not to interfere with the guidelines defined by the Helm’s amendment, i.e. the inability ~ emphasize or promote homosexuality and the resrictions on use of the money ~ fund information on safe sex practices. 3. Defining of the position te be funded. Originally It was hoped that, TOHR would be able te fund an Executive Director as a result of this grant,. After receiving further information, tL seems that, the position should remain that, of an AIDS Education and HIV Testing (~oordinater. 4. The use of ]’OHR general funds for start up money of" this project. The above concerns, along with suggested amendmenls lo the contracl which would protecl TOHR are being prepared for presentation te the State. It is hoped thal TOHIR will be able to resolve these issues or at the very least make the State aware of these concerns. I want to help TOHR help Tulsa’s lesbian and gay community to be "Rightfully Proud" Here’s my annual membership dues: F-] $10.00 Limited Income/Student r-] $20.00 Regular [] $35.00 Household/Organizational [] $100.00 Sustaining Name Address Dear Members and Fr/ends, Recently the Executive Board took on a new look and a new spirit. As a uni~’ed group we have dedicated dhe next six mondhs to you, out" most important asset. P~’~hln those months you will witness a more aggressive community outlook and ou~each. ~r primary goal is begin drawing Tulsa ~" Gay and L e,~ian Community I~ /~ l~porZanZ Zo us Zo know who you are, wha{ you want, andhow you can become more a part of T~R We ask ~a{ you introduce yourself Zo us aZ membership me~i~qs, social ga~er/~gs, church, bars, anywhere you may see us. In return, we wl/l do the same and listen Zo your concerns. ~e n~sz step in accomplish/~g our goal is to show an lnteresZ Zhe entire Tulsa community. You will begin seeing us aZ ~uncZ/~ns. We will be visiting the area bars. ~r newsleZZer wffl contain a community calendar beginni~q wiZh next month~ issue. Please assl~ us w/~ by sen~g us your special e~n{s and or meeting schedules or gi~ us a call As a community we must make our voice heard and our choice recogn/ze~ ~e only way Zhis can be accomplishedis by u~Zi~q, T~R wan~s ~o be ~had main vol~e ~or the community. We want to let our ~r/enYs an6 members know all d~a~ is ~appen/ng in Tulsa, ~n~ions a{ MCC to special ~enen~s and ac{/v/Z/es in the bars. Am/~ all oF d~/~ we p~om/~e nod lo forge~ ~aZ me, as ~e were elecZed Zo serve your needs. We recognl2e ~al /~ /~ our ~lunleers w~o ma/nla/n l~e /nZegr/gy any s~engg~ of ouf organ/zaZ/on. Your volunteer ~ours are greally needed any apprec/aZe~ Each oF you will be called upon aZ some time Zo ~elp make T~R a s~onger o~an/zat/on. Let ~ pull ~ogether Zo make Tulsa a un/{edcommun/~y. We ape ~ere ~o~ you / For Io~, ~o~ life, ~ENOT GOING BAC~ Riqht/~lly proud, TOHR Executive Board �D|gn|LyIInLegrlL~f of Tulsa, Inc.,: A support group for gay and lesbian Roman Catholics and Episcopalians and their friends. For meetlng Llmes and dates wrlte P.O. Box 394, Tulsa, OK 74101 or call 749-5424. Experience Weel~end: A two-day workshop designed to assist the participants to become aware of their experience or Iit’e - emotions, ideas, attitudes, beliers, and relationshlps. For information write Rob Eichberg, PhD, 3251 Oakley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068 or call local weekend graduate Doug Hartson at 743-2748. First Sooner League: The statewide all-gay sol’[ball league which promotes summer slow-pitch soft~all. For more information write 2127 NW 13th, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. 6ay AA and AI-Anon: A fellowship of people who are dealing with the disease of alcoholism in themselves or a loved one. Meets Saturdays at St.. dohn’s Outpatlent offlce, For information call Dave (AI-Anon) at 749-7707 or Alyce (AA)at 585-1774. 6ay llelapl~yslcal 6raup: A group of gay men and lesblans who explore the world of methaphysics. Meets on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. For more information call dohnnie Cronin at 836-I I00 IIEI_PLINE: A clLy-wlde informational, referral, and counsellng llne sponsored by the Communlty Service Council. Call 583-HELP. l’lel~opollla~n (.’ommunll.y Church: A local fellowship with weekly servlces, rap groups, and a 24-hour crlsls llne. Located at 1623 N. Maplewood. Fo~ information call 838-1715 or the MCC Crisis Line al 836-2747. O~l~homans fer Choice: An organization which supports women’s reproduct.ive and basic human rights. For more information write P,O. E.ox 472272, Tulsa, OK 74147 or call 749-3733. 00(;I~: Oklahoma Gay Community Retreats provldes retreat opportunities for gay men and lesbians across the state. Retreats offer group discussions, qulet times, relaxation exercises and recreational activities. Retreats are held approximately 5-6 times per year, For information write P,O. Box 582293, Tulsa, OK 74158 or call 583-9484. 06PC: Oklahoma Gay Polltlcal Caucus is an organlzatlon which provldes educatlonal and Inl’ormatlonal programs and materials regarding current political issues of concern bo gay men and lesbians in Oklahoma. For more information write OGCR, P.O. Box 57264, Oklahoma City, OK 73157 OGRA: OHahoma Gay Rodeo Association activities include cosponsorsrfip of’ the Great Plains Regional Rodeo, various playdays, extravaganzas, and other social events in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. flembership dues are $20tyear. For information write P.O. Box 12485, Oklahoma City, OK 73157 or call John T. at 745-0642 SIiANi’I/T[JLSAo IN(;.: Providing emotional support and referrals for PWA’s, Persons with ARC, persons who are HIV+, and their ramiltes and friends. For Information write 4021 S. Harvard, Suite 212, Tulsa, OK 74135 or call 749-7898. Sooner Pool League: A billiards league made up or nine area teams sponsoring games and tournaments in participating clubs in the Tulsa area. Check local clubs for more information. Tulsa AIDS Tas~ Force: A community based organization serving as a informational clearinghouse for health professionals, community organizations and social service agencies dealing with the AIDS crisis, For information write P.O. Box 4330, Tulsa, OK 74159 fOIII~ AIDS Informal.ion line: 24 hour recorded message with general information about AIDS, the virus, routes of transmission, and how to avoid infection. Call 747-5540. TOIIR 6ayl[e:ibian llelpline: A volunteer staffed counseling and information line sponsored by TOHR providing information about. AIDS, area clubs and bars, counseling, medical and legal referrals from 8 p.m to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 p.m, to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 745-0AYS. Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa, a group for 6ay and Lesbian Catholics and Episcopalians, will take off on their annual weekend trlp bo Tahlequah on July 16. The weekend activities wlll include afloat ttlp down the llllnols Rlver, an evenlng at ~e theab-e, a Mass, and a cookout, The b’Ip is open Lo anyone Interested in havlng a great tlme with some wonderful people. For more information about thls weekend or about Dignity/Integrlty of Tulsa, call (918) 234-0315, �FOR LOVE . .. FOR LIFE... TOHR AIDS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN For more information about AIDS, Safer Sex, or if you just want to talk, call us at 747-5540. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights, Inc. P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152-2729 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b963f82ddada2de98c209d208e3e987f.pdf 5e81d42ddbdc9cb80a4f6c57253f5d70 PDF Text Text Life has many decisions to be made, rnany paths to follow and many changes along the way. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is no different, The organization has recently gone through some ma3or changes, and you are needed to help mahe some very important deci~Aons to ensure that we’re on the right path, Last month we didn’t even have a quorum (49 members) in order to vote on new board members, a computer disc drive or the state fundln~ contract~ There are more than 800 addressee on the TOHR mailm~ list and only about 250 paid.members in the organization, The time has come for all of us to ~et off our duffs and be counted~ ~e must bond t.o~ether as an organization that can and does really mean somethin~ to the Tulsa ~ay and lesbian community~ As the sayin~ ~oes - a pie is only as ~ood as its ingredients. We need your input on numerous topics at the August business meeting. Please stand up and be counted .... attend the August 2nd meeting at 6:50 pro, in the Aaronson Auditorium, ~owntown Tulsa Central Library, Together we can and will be ,gIdNTFUZ£ F PAOUD // �tohr b~eporter tohr Reporter EIGHT IN ’88 is the slogan for this year’s annual softball tournament to be held over Labor Day Weekend. The Southwest tournament and tile Gay World Series ii1 Dallas, v}ill be held within a week of each other. Sponsors for the event are Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights and the First Sooner League, a statewide gay softball league. Watch for particulars on times, social events, etc. in the gay media. Tournament play commences on Saturdayl Sept. 5rd. Following the final game on Sunday (Monday if delayed by raltl), tllere will be a big awards social event.. We hope everyone will attend and show our out-of-town and out-of-state visitors a little "Tulsa Hospitality of the First Order," Inquiries may be made by calling John at 4951759, On Tt~e date of the membership drive party has been changed to 7 p.m, August 19 at. the Club Room at 200 Center Plaza, Due to several out-of-state members and the need to achieve a quorum to conduct business, the following bylaw chan.ge ~.~vill be proposed at the August rnerr, bership meeting. Article IV, Section 5 of the byla~vs currently reads: "A quorum of the membership for transacting business shall be twenty percent (20~) of the membership and sixty percent (60~) of the Executive Committee," Invitational Softball Tournament of slow-pitch softball for both men’s and women’s teams is expected to draw players from all over the country. It has become one of the top gay softball tournaments in the United States. This year’s OOO V l’age ,~ ~ Page 2 The proposed change reads: "A quorum of the membership for transacting business shall be fifteen percent (15%) of the membership residing in Tulsa County, OK, and sixty percent (60~) of the Executive Committee," TOHR’s annual Benefit Dinner and Auction, one of TOHR’s most successful fundraising events, hat been tentatively scheduled for October 14th, 1988. Last year, items donated by both national celebrities and local businesses were auctioned to raise funds for TOHR’s badly needed new computer system and allowed TOHR to continue its AIDS information efforts within the local community. Volunteers will be needed to assist w~th auction item acquisition from both national celebrities and local businesses. For information about the auction, or to volunteer, please sign up a[ the August meeting or call Doug at 745-2748. �tohr Reporter ~ Page 4 tohr Reporter ~ Page 5 According to a news story published in the Tulsa A statewide AIDS information hotline has been swamped with calls - mostly from women - since the federal government began mailing brochures on World, July 13, 1988, AIDS education contracts totaling $30,000 to TOHR were blocked after state the disease to U.S. households, the Associated Press reported in July, Sen, Frank Rhodes, R-Catoosa, expressed concern that the funding might be used to subsidize the organization’s ’~other activities for gays." Officials at the toll-free hotline, based at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health in Oklahoma City, said that of the more than 800 calls An official with the state Health Department, Joe Mallonee, said the state would provide the counseling and other services that would have been offered by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. Rhodes complained that TOHR’s newsletter contained mformatmn about ~ay activities. "Their (TOHR’e) intention was to ~et people made in June, about 500 were from women, to~ether to have a ~ood time," he said, noting he believes the group’s primary mission is to advocate ~ay rights and not how to prevent the spread of AIDS. "I don’t ~l~ink taxpayers expect their money to be spent ~hat way," Rhodes ~aid. Mallonee expla~ned, however, that state ofhcial~ would make sure the program would continue in Tulsa~ saying i~s purpose is to target high-risk said. ~roups and minorities. "We don’t plan to turn our back on any high risk gFoup," he elaborated, "Outreact~ work m the gay community is very. important." He stated that TOHR’s volunteer AIDS testing will continue with financial backing from the state. At deadline, no other information was available. A spokeswoman for the mental health department sa~d that women are becoming increasingly aware that. they could contract the AIDS virus from men who have had sexual relations with bisexual men or from men who contracted the virus from prostitutes, the AP story After the late-May arrival of the booklet "Understanding AIDS", calls to the hotline increased sharply, The 24-hour hotline has received inquiries from all 77 Oklahoma counties with the bulk of Tulsa and Oklahoma coming from the calls City metropolitan areas. Trained staff give information about AIDS testing procedures and testing sites, and information about health and mental health services for AIDS victims and their farmhes, AP reported. Since 1985, Oklahoma has had 277 reported cases of AIDS, with 150 deaths. There have been 68 new AIDS cases reported to the state health department during’ 1988. �tonr meporter tohr Reporter V ~’age / I want to help TOHR help Tu]tsa~ ]lesbian and gay comm~ity ~o be "Rightfully Here’s my annual membership dues: [-]$10.00 Limited Income/Student [-I $20.00 Regular V"I $35.00 Household/Organizational [] $100.00 Sustaining Name Address Leonard Matlovich, a Vietnam War hero whose 1975 discharge from the Air Force for his avowed homosexuality became a rallying point for gay Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa, Inc.,: A support group for gay and lesbian Roman Catholics and Episcopalians and their friends. For meeting times and dates write P.O. Box 394, Tulsa, OK 74101 or call 749-5424. Metropolitan Community Church: k local fellowship with weekly services, rap groups, and a 24-hour crisis line. Located at 1623 N. Maplewood. For information call 838-1715 or the MCC Crisis Line at 836-2747, Oklahomans for Choice: An organization which supports women’s reproductive and basic human rights activists, was buried in Washington, D.C. in Congressional Cemetery on Saturday, July 2rid. He was buried after a ceremony that mixed the m,ilitary pomp of a horse-drawn caisson and a traditional volley salute by seven riflemen with eulogies from gay rights leaders. Matlovich was guest of TOHR (then OHR) in 1982 during Gay Pride week. He appeared at several social functions, was interviewed by the local radi6 and TV stations and spoke at a meeting, He was a friendly, down-to-earth, very articulate man and those of us who were privileged to get to know him came to admire him very much. His death, from a complication associated with rights. For more information write P.O. Box 472272, Tulsa, OK 74147 or call 749-3733. OGPC: Oklahoma 6ay Political Caucus is an organization which provides educational and informational programs and materials regarding current political issues of concern to gay men and lesbians in Oklahoma. For more information write OGCR, P.O. Box 57264, Oklahoma City, OK 73157 AIDS, brought forth an outpouring of sympathy and SffAI~ITI/TULS!~, INC.: Providing emotional support from the grave. We’ll miss you, Leonard. God-speed. and referrals for PWA’s, Persons with ARC, persons who are HIV+, and their families and friends, For information write 4021 S. Harvard, Suite 212,. Tulsa, OK 74135 or call 749-7898. understanding from sources generally thought to be hostile. At his insistence, his tombstone includes the top corners of pink triangles and the inscription "A Gay Vietnam Veteran" and "When I was in the military they gave me a medal for killing two men and a dlsct~arge for loving one." A powerful statement �Last October, hundreds of thousand of lesbians and gay men witnessed the unfurling of the Names Project Quilt - a memorial to the thousand who have died of AIDS. Keep their memory ... and your future alive - Sexual safety means safer sex every time. Please keep making the right choice. For mo~e information about ~IDS, Safe~ Sex, o~ if you just ~ant to talk, ~11 us at 747 - 5540. Our se~ices are flee and you ~n remain anonymous. Tulsa O~ahoman~ for ~uman ~gh~ F.O. Box 52729 Tulsa,Oklahorna 74152-2729 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e9ed0c013b4fb5aad1cdead5d1de09c9.pdf e7970eec7ce08fc1f9aef0f3ffa2e17b PDF Text Text t OFFiCiAL PUE~L~CAT~ON OF TULSA OKL~HOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Volume 8 Number 9 September 1988 SEPTE E EET NG AIDS Update 1988 The September membership meeting promises to have an important and informative program. Representatives of several agencies will discuss how the AIDS crisis is being handled in Tulsa and in the State of Oklahoma. This will include a presentation by each agency followed by a panel discussion using questions from the audience. The TOHR September meeting is Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. in Aaronson Auditorium at the City-County Central Library, 400 Civic Center. This meeting should provide up-to-the-date information on the current number of AIDS cases, local treatment and support programs for persons with AIDS, ARC or HW positive tests, and expectations for the future. There will also be a discussion of what has hapt:¢ned to the Tulsa AIDS Task Force. At press time, agencies expected to be present include: Shanti, support services for PWAs, HIV positive individuals, their family and friends Local health practitioners, the need, the services, the future Catholic Charities, sponsors of St. Joseph’s House for PWAs Community Services Council, status report on city-wide coordination efforts Oklahoma Department of Human Services, benefits available to PWAs Oklahoma State and City-County Health Department, education and testing efforts University ofOklah0r ma Tulsa Medical School, Outpatient and Selected Contents Resource Center Opens ........................................... 2 Softball Tournament ................................................. 3 Black & White Donation ............................................ 3 MCC Reaches Out .................................................... 4 National Briefs ........................................................... 5 nursing programs and plans TOHR, Anonymous and confidential HIV testing programs and educational efforts Please plan on attending. Encourage your friends to come to this important meeting. Twinkle, Twinkle...??? You Can Help "The Stars Come Out" Due to a few minor scheduling problems, ’~l"he Stars Come Out" celebrity benefit dinner/auction was still tentative at press time. Original plans were to hold the annual event Fri., Oct. 7, at the Sheraton Kensington Hotel, but, due to lack of some confirmations concerning the auction portion, the fundraiser may have to be postponed until the spring of next year. According to dinner/auction chairman Doug Hartson, numerous details necessary to make such an undertaking the big success it was last year need to be attended to ASAP. The status of"~e Stars Come Out" will be discussed at the Sept. meeting. Please plan to attend and volunteer to help with some aspect of the auction! If for some reason you can’t be at the meeting, contact Doug at 743-2748 to volunteer your time and talent. Please help the stars continue to shine on TOHR’s AIDS-awareness campaign. �Local ~nterest I Opens TOHR is proud to announce the opening of a resource center for the Tulsa area. The Center has free information concerning human rights and health issues, especially as they affect the gay and lesbian community. The information includes numerous pamphlets and brochures, as well as books that may be checked out for up to one month. There is a bulletin board listing community activities and "posfings" for jobs, roommates, etc. The Center has a great deal of information on AIDS. Much of this information has been specifically prepared by health experts with the gay community in mind. Members of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights are available to answer questions and help explain any of the information. They are also there just to provide an opportunity to "rap" in an informal, but comfortable setting. chures on AIDS prepared by the American Red Cross and AIDS organizations across the country. It also has information about "coming out" and coping with the issues confronting gays and lesbians. The Center can also provide help on local services and referrals. More in-depth referrals and "listening" services are available by calling the TOHR Information Line at 743-GAYS from 8 P.M. to 10 P.M. seven days a week. Books available for check-out cover many subjects, including homosexuality and religion, gays and the law, health issues, fiction, travel and "coming-out." Reference material is also available about nation-wide organizations concerned with homosexual rights. Some video tapes such as the National lVlarch on Washington for Gay Rights are also available. In Conclusion... Suggestions as well as contributions to TOHR or the Community Resource Center are greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you at the Center! Women’s Fall Retreat Scheduled Hedand Sister Resources is sponsoring a fall retreat at Sequoyah State Park near Hulbert, in northeast Oklahoma, on Sept. 16, 17 and 18. Herland is an Oklahoma City-based organization that provides outreach to women throughout Oklahoma. Participants can bring their own food or home cooking will be provided at a nominal fee. The only meal hot available for purchase will be Saturday evening’s traditional potluck. The retreat will feature comedienne Karen Williams from Berkely, Calif. Additional entertainmeflt is to be provided by Nancy Scott, singer/musician from near Austin, Texas. For further information, contact Herland Sister Resources at (405) 794-7464 or (405) 672-4141. Official Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Available material at the new Resource Center P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 918/743-4297 A pot of hot coffee and donuts are usually available. Where Is the Community Resource Center? The Center is located on the second floor of a small office building at 4021 S. Harvard in Tulsa. The S uite Number is 208. When Is the Center Open? The current hours of the TOHR Community Resource Center are from 9:00 A.M. until Noon on each Saturday, except over holiday weekends. The hours will be expanded when the need for the services expands and volunteers are available. What Are Some of the Specific Informational Services Provided? The Center has a wealth of nationally prepared bro- Page 2 TOHR Reporter is the monthly newsletter of Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. The nonprofit organization’s primary purpose is to help bring an end to discrimination against persons based upon sexual or affectional orientation or preference. It provides services to the Tulsa-area lesbian and gay community. TOHR’s monthly meetings are generally held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Aaronson Auditorium at the Tulsa City-county Library. The meetings are open to all interested persons. Submission of articles or letters to the editors is encouraged. All such submissions are subject to editing or rejection. Initials only will be used upon request. [~ �Local / Nation "Eight in ’88" is the slogan for the Eighth Annual Softball Tothmament to be held in Tulsa over Labor Day Weekend. More than twenty teams have notified tournament officials they will be attending. Teams from Dallas (including the Dallas Hot Shots, returning to defend their tide), Kansas City, Houston, Little Rock, Wichita, Oklahoma City and Stillwater (the defending women’s champs, the Stillwater Jokers) are expected. Games will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Carl Smith Sports Complex (located on 21st, approximately 5 miles east of Memorial Drive) and continue through Sunday, Sept. 4th, with rain postponed games being played on Monday, Labor Day. Admission is $1. The tournament includes both men’s and women’s divisions. In addition to trophies for first, second and third places in both divisions, individual trophies will be given team members in first and second places. A Most Valuable Player Award will be given in each division. A big Awards Event will be held following the final games and everyone is invited to attend. The event will be held in the indoor pool area of the Holiday Inn Holidome at 31 st and Memorial Drive, the tournament headquarters. Get ready for a fun-filled weekend! The BlaCk & White Committee, sponsors of an annum private party, have made a $1,000 donation to TOHR. This is in addition to the $510 check received in July for the TOHR volunteer bartenders. The Black & White Committee requested that the funds be used as follows: 1) Purchase a TV and videotape recorder and stand for the Community Resource Center; 2) Purchase a table for the TOHR Macintosh computer and printer; 3) Purchase new reference books for the TOHR information line and library. All thepurchases have been made. The TOHR library already has several videotapes that can be reviewed at the Community Center on Saturday mornings. Videotapes can also be checked out. Please review your personal videotape library and see if you have uncopyright material we might copy for the library. If you have a tape, please contact Mike at 743-4354. TOHR expresses its appreciation to the Black & White Committee. The committee also made a $1,000 donation to Shanti. Page GAY/LESBiAN INFOR~AT~ON LINE 743-GAYS 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Seven Days a Week Sponsored By Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Right,, Take Your Next Step Oct. 11, 1988 National Coming-Out Day, sponsored by National Gay Rights Advocates and The Experience Weekend, will be a powerful day in lesbian and gay history. The goal of National Coming-Out Day is to increase the visibility and political clout of the more than 20 million gay men and lesbians in this country. On Oct. 11, 1988, the anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, thousands of people will be bringing the spirit of the march home to their local communities. The truth is that gay men and lesbians are everywhere, and we need to communicate that truth to those who do not know. We are lawyers, doctors, mechanics, engineers, architects, teachers, bank tellers, secretaries, artists and truck drivers. We work within every field at every level. We touch the lives of millions of people whose negative view of homosexuality would change dramatically if they were to know who we ale. We have known for years that our invisibility has been the core of our oppression. We have experienced that silence equals death. Now is the time for us to emerge from our invisibility. We need to let others know who we are, and use our visibility to influence the atdtitudes of people who are ignorant of the truth. You can make it happen! Your coming out can help turn fear into acceptance. One-to-one contact with gay men and lesbians is our most powerful tool to use in bringing about a major shift in society’s attitudes. Coming out is the most powerful statement we can make - powerful in its political influence and personally powerful in releasing energy that is wasted in hiding the truth. For more information, contact NGRA at (213) 650-6200. �l ~=~CC/Heaith } e ching Open Letter I was talking with some of the Board members of TOHR regarding the cohesiveness that was needed within our Tulsa commtmity. The underlying fact being that we all need each other regardless of religious conviction, social standing, age or sexual preference. I wish I could sit down and tell you via this letter how wonderful each of you are and how wonderful each of the individual organizations are to the community as a whole. As I don’t know all tbe details of other organizations, please allow me to share with you some information about the role of MCC and Alice Jones in the gay and lesbian community in Tulsa. MCC is always here for the Tulsa community, providing an opportunity to worship God as well as a home of love and caring for our brothers and sisters. Some of us have crossed over the bridges of those fears we have faced. Some have not arrived at self-acceptance, and others are in the midst of their journey. We need to help eac.h other so we may all accomplish that journey in a healthy, safe and successful manner. The doors of MCC swing open to meet the needs of the gay and lesbian community of Tulsa by providing food and clothing to those in need, peer listening for those who need to be heard and a 24-hour personally answered Crisis Line. MCC also provides a jail ministry, youth outreach program, a meeting place for the "live and let live" AA, M-Anon and Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays. MCC offers a hands-on program for PWAs and persons with AIDS-related problems, seeing that hot food is prepared and delivered, cars repaired and even cigarettes delivered. MCC 1Lkewise aides the heterosexual community with milk, baby food, diapers and clothes for the young and help for the elderly. MCC is here, your home, the activities which are planned are for you. Each of you in our community is important. I feel I must share with you that MCC struggles to keep those doors open for you, the Tulsa gay and lesbian community: We have only 5 lk2 more years to pay on our home - "your home." The struggle to pay $6,(K10 every six months sometimes feels impossible to reach. If every person in our community of approximately 50,000 plus would find it in their hear~ to give $1 - $5 or more, the building would be paid in full. Thus, MCC could contribute more within the community to meet additional needs which we know exist. During a time when it would appear that the "family community" of Tulsa is struggling for its successful and healthy survival, we need each other more than words can express. We ask you to give dollars - "Dollars from the Heart" - to provide a home for allpeople and the needs of those people. Most of all, know you are truly loved by God and by MCC’s pastor - me. With love, Alice Jones Page According to the first annual government statistical summary to include AIDS, the disease claimed about 13,000 lives in the U.S. last year. This would have ranked it 15th among all causes of death. The National Center for Health Statistics reported that Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome was added to the annual summary of disease starting in 1987. The report said that 65% of those with AIDS were white males and 25% black males. White and black females each made up between 4% and 5% of the total, the Associated Press reported. The age groups most heavily affected were 25 to 34, and 35 to 44, the study said. The predominant groups of AIDS patients have been homosexual men and intravenous drug abusers. Health officials estimate that heterosexual contact is responsible for 4% of cases and that between one million and 1.5 million Americans have been exposed to the virus. A person who tests positive for antibodies to the AIDS virus, an indication of exposure, has a 20% to 30% chance of developing AIDS over a five-year period, according the federal Centers for Disease Control. As of Aug. 8, AIDS had been diagnosed in 70,208 Americans, of whom more than half, or 39,620, have diedSince June 1, 1981, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Two hundred seventy-seven eases of AIDS have been reported in Oklahoma so far this year with 150 deaths. Sixty -eight of these are new cases for the state since January. versy Circle K, which operates 4,100 convenience stores in 27 states including Oklahoma, is reeling after a weeklong uproar stemming from national publicity about changes in its employee health-care plan, the Wall Street Journal reported in August. The revision that sparked the controversy denied new employees medical coverage for illnesses and accidents related to "personal lifestyle decisions" - namely, health problems resulting from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and from alcohol and drug abuse. "We expected some heat, but not this," Ray Cox, Circle K’s senior vice president told the Journal. The debate, stirred by allegations that the new policy was a thinly veiled attack against homosexuals, has been aired on network television and on the front page of several newspapers. At press time, Circle K had suspended the plan pending review and possible revision - perhaps even elimination. �National Briefs Car paigr r itiat÷d te Combat Hate C ir es T’ne AIDS action council recendy praised the action of the Conferees on the Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriation bill in dropping the Humphrey amendment. q-he Humphrey amendment sought to prohibit any program, materials and/or curriculum receiving federal funds from portraying homosexuality as "normal," "natural" or "healthy." This provision was seen as having a significant deleterious effect on the delivery of basic health education and mental health services as well as the pursuant of scientific research. Life-saving services and programs in such diverse settings as community health centers, IV drug use clinics, university and sexually transmitted disease clinics would have been severely compromised. Futhermore, the Council notes "the Humphrey amendment raised serious consitutional problems relative to a person’s right to speech and privacy. The Senate also overwhelmingly passed the Cranston amendment, which Cranston proposed at the request of the National Organizations Responding to AIDS, including the Human Rights Campaign Fund and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. That amendment, which also requires that AIDS educational materials include information to reduce exposure to the AIDS virus and would allow materials that "talk to people in language they can understand," was intended as a "pre-emptive strike" against Sen. Jesse Helms (Republ. N.C.), Cranston said. Sen. Kennedy was an original cosponsor. With the simultaneous acceptance of the CranstonKennedy amendment from the Conferees, the Council feels that Congress has been provided competent public health policy with sufficient political merit to withstand future Humphrey-type amendments. At the urging of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the Anti-Defamation League, a longtime leader in state and national legislative efforts to combat hate crimes, revised its model hate crime statute to address violence based on sexual orientation. Coinciding with this breakthrough, the NGLTF State Action Lobby inaugurated a campaign to promote hate crime laws with the publication of its Bias Crime Legislation Packet. The broadening of the ADL statute to include antigay intimidation and violence was done in response to a formal request by NGLTF in January of this year. The statute seeks increased criminal penalties for acts of intimidation, harassment, and vandalism "in situations where persons are victimized on account of their actual or perceived race, religion, sexual orientation or ancestry." The ADL model legislation also 1) enhances penalties for attacks against places of worship, schools and community centers, 2) creates a civil action for victims of bias attacks, and 3) requires training for police officers "in identifying, responding to and reporting all criminal offenses motivated by race, color, religion, national origin or sexual orientation." According to the ADL Law Report, 31 states have enacted intimidation or harassment statutes (including interference with religious worship and cross-burning statutes), and seventeen states have laws based on or similar to the original ADL model. Monitoring of hate crime legislation by NGLTF reveals that only California, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Connec ticu t have passed laws that either increase penalties for anttgay violence or require data collection for such crimes. Other states - such as Missouri, Colorado and Ohio - have recently passed hate crime laws that ignore anti-gay violence altogether. California A~DS=Fraud Task Force Names Projects Quilt Completes U.S. Tour The National AIDS Memorial, a huge quilt made of individual 3 foot by 6 foot panels, each bearing the name of a person lost to AIDS was returned to San Francisco in August after successfully completing its first 20 city national tour. In the past year more than 3/4 of a million Americans haved viewed the Quilt. New panels continue to be added daily. On October 9th and 10th the Quilt returns to Washington D.C. for a two-day display. Page 5 Ben Schatz, AIDS Civil Rights Project director with National Gay Rights Advocates in San Francisco, has been invited by California Attorney General John Van DeKamp to join California’s AIDS-Fraud Task Force. Schatz had previously provided the Task Force with information leading to claims against several companies, including those selling special "AIDS disinfectant," profit-making testing centers which do not perform confirmatory testing, and dating services which promise to ensure that members are "AIDS free." t(~ �~[ Final Thoughts] ,ast October, hundreds of thousands of lesbians and gay men marched on W~sh~ng~on. Keep theh" memory ..o and your future alive - sexual safety means safer sex eve~ time. Please keep making the right choice. FOR LOV o o o FO TOHiR L FE o o o For more information about AIDS, Safer Sex, or if you just want to talk, call us at 747 - 5540. Our se~ices are ~ee and you ~n remain anonymous. Volunteer Corner TOHR is a volunteer organization. It depends on its membership to carry out its projects. We have many ongoing activities that require help. In addition, each new project undertaken requires more volunteer assistance. In this feature article, we wil! list some of TOHR’s many activities and individuals you may contact to volunteer. Also, contact any officer and mention your particular area of interest. Each member has a skill or talent that can be of importance to TOHR. Besides, volunteering is fun! Contact ~ontact Acfiyi~ Activit~ Alyce (585-1774) or Information Line Renny (744-0744) Community Resource Center Bert (836-6788) Library Books and Videos Mike (743-4354) Doug (743-2748) Newsletter Doug (743-2748) Benefit Auction(Oct.) Softball Tournament(Sept.) John (495-1759) MEME ERSH[P 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. 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 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a88c43489909ee2bc73d67af35dee46c.pdf a8e137540db639eb404e2309932bfbe8 PDF Text Text OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS October 1988 Volume 8 Number 10 The Stars Will Sh ne.! Friday, October 7, 1988 * 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. * The Sheraton Kensington Hotel Featuring A Special Guest Speaker Auction items From National Celebrities and Local Contributors The "wrinkles" mentioned in last month’s newsletter concerning the dinner/auction have been "ironed out," and everything is gearing up for what promises to be a gala evening. The excitement continues to build for this event as more contributions arrive from national celebrities and local businesses! Plan on coming out to support TOHR’s efforts to serve the Tulsa community. Come experience an exciting variety of auction items, a grand dinner menu and cash bar, an informative program and a drawing for a weekend lodging/brunch package at the Sheraton Kensington. A Fabulous Benefit Event!! $20 per person Tickets may be purchased from: Jared’s Carriage Trade, 1602 E. 15th Charles Faudree, 2042 Utica Square Charles Faudree at The Plaza, 8162 S. Lewis or by sending your check to: TOHR - "The Stars Come Out" P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 Reservations must be made by Oct. 4. Absolutely no admission without advance reservation. SEE YOU THERE!] Selected Contents It’s Oktoberfest Time ................................................. 2 Nominating Committee on the Lookout .................. 3 Library Program to Begin ......................................... 3 Here Comes Gay TV .................................................. 4 Women With AIDS ..................................................... 5 Gay Youth = A Discussion The program at the October meeting deals with an ever-growing, sensitive subject - gay youth and society’s view of their situation. Two St. John Adolescent Psych Unit employees, Ronda Mills, RN, and Stewart Matthews, counselor, will lead a discussion. Topics to be addressed will be: 1. Protecting one’s self from liability when discussing sexuality with adolescents 2. Questions to discuss with young adults; i.e. Continued on Page 2 �Continued from Page 1 October Meeting = Gay Youth it a sexual or emotional feeling? Are they angry and in denial or accepting? 3. Counseling on whether to "come out," and to whom and when 4. Counseling n_~ promoting. It is a topic that touches all of our lives as many of us can relate to the trials we went through as youths. We can better see how things are dealt with now compared to years past. The TOHR membership meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium at the Tulsa City-County Library, 400 Civic Center. Bring a friend and plan on attending this informative meeting! 8th AnnuN Southwest lnvitatiena Seftbali the audience. Milton Jones, Golden Eagle distributor, contributed free beer. Milt was given a plaque for his contribution. Plan now to attend "Nine in Eighty Nine"- the ninth year of the tournament that puts Tulsa on the map around the country! Dignity/Integrity Meeting The next DB gathering will be Saturday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. at St. Dunston’s. A regular business meeting including the remainder of the year’s activities will be followed by a potluck dinner. Please bring a covered dish. it’s Oktoberfest Time! Fall is in the air, mad TOHR invites you to join in the fun of Oktoberfest! A group will be meeting Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Bellaire Village Shopping Center parking lot at 51 st and Peoria. Park in the northeast comer by Bud’s Grocery so we can carpool. Plan on an evening of "gayety" and beer! Despite a brief rain delay, the 8th Annual Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament ended on schedule Labor Day weekend and was followed by a noisy awards ceremony. Teams representing Kansas City, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Stillwater, Little Rock, Dallas, Houston and three of Tulsa’s own teams took part in the two-day event. The women’s division drew the largest number of entries. Winning the event for the third time were the Stillwater Jokers, with the E1 Sombrero Slammers from Kansas City taking second, and the Freedom Fighters from Wichita taking third. Shawna Wofford, with the Wichita team, was named Most Valuable Player. Despite the fact that three men’s teams dropped out at the last minute, the remaining teams fought through a good division. The Brazos River Bottom from Houston came in first, followed by the Male Boxes from Kansas City. Tulsa’s own Box Boys, sponsored by Tool Box Two, took third place. Most valuable player was Jerry Nicholson, centerfielder for the KC Male Boxes. The Awards Ceremony which followed the final games was held in the Holidome area of the Holiday Inn, the headquarters hotel. It was a memorable event with entertainment by Shan and about half Page 2 [@:" �Local The TOHR Nominating Committee will be elected at the October business meeting to fulfill a very important task for the organization. The committee of four, chaired by Peggy, has the responsibility of presenting a slate of 1989 executive committee officers to the membership at the November meeting. The membership will have the opportunity to make nominations from the floor during the November business meeting, and elections will be held in December. Members are urged to consider their possible role in the growth of the organization for 1989. The offices to be filled include: president, first vice-president, second vice-president, treasurer, secretary and four membersat-large. If you’re interested in serving for a year, the nominating committee will be given job descriptions for each office and an idea of the level of time commitment for each position. Current board members are also willing to share their experience if you would like information about any given office. We all have something very important to offer to the ongoing work of TOHR. Please think about you part and contact Peggy at the October meeting. GAY/LESBIAN INFOFINIATION LiNE 743-GAYS 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Seven Days a Week Sponsored By Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights The library has many other video and book titles. You are welcome to browse and check out any materials you are interested in. The checkout period is for one month and each patron is limited to two video titles or four book titles. There is a box located with the collection containing a card for teach rifle. Place your name, address, and telephone number for our records. Hope to see you on the 15th. Library Program to Begin TOHR and the new Resource Center will begin a new program in connection with its library program. On a monthly basis, beginning in October, the center will host a Saturday morning film or book review. The scheduled time for this event will be from 10:30 a.m. until noon, beginning October 15th. TOHR received a donation from the Deco Decadance Committee this year with the provision that money be used to purchase a TV monitor and VCR. This has been accomplished and we’re ready to roll with the first feature, TIDY ENDINGS, starring Stockard Channing and Harvey Fierstein. This compelling drama was recently aired on HBO and deals with the death by AIDS of a man who has left not only a wife, but a lover as well. The drama centers around these two principals and their efforts to deal with the death as well as their antipathy for each other. If you missed this excellent portrayal, be certain to be present for the showing. Page 3 Preparing the TOHR Library in the Community Resource Center t~ �~ National ~ Oct. 11, 1988 ove Over CNN and Here Comes GTV A Florida firm is experimenting with a gay videotape series, Gay Television Network, that will debut nationally Jan. 12, 1989. Instead of being broadcast via cable or airwaves like traditional TV, GTV will mail its programming to gay bars, restaurants and resorts. Each month, GTV "affiliates" will receive two and a half hours of programming that will include the following shows: "Cruisin’," a video tour of bars, restaurants and resorts; "Dears," a sit-com similar to "Cheers; .... The Mating Game," a take offon the "Dating Game;" "Partners," the gay newlywed game; and the "GTV News," a nationwide calendar of events, meetings, business contacts and information. Other programs in production are the "Gays of Our Lives," entertainment specials and "Biz-Net," a nationwide gay business network. "There are 26 million gay people in the U.S. and no one is programming to them," said Kay Masters, GTV’s originator and president. "GTV is going to do just that." For information on GTV’s availability in Oklahoma, contact local gay establishments. Bar owners or owners of gay businesses interested in the programming may contact GTV in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., at (407) 624-0044. Page ...is the day to take your next step! The goal of National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11,1988, is to increase the visibility and the political clout of the more than 25 million gay men and lesbians in this country. Coming out is the most self-empowering and political move that any one of us can make. Coming out is a liberating experience that enhances our self-esteem. It enables us to share our tree selves and feelings with the people we care about - our families and friends. Coming out also is a political act that uses gay visibility to influence the attitudes of people who respect us. We are of all races and religions. We work in every profession in every city. We touch the lives of millions of people whose negative view of homosexuality would change dramatically if they were to know who we are. B y remaining silent, we ensure our continued oppression as we allow an ignorant and intolerant society to make the rules that govcrn our lives. On Oct. 11, the first anniversary of the historic IVlarch on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, hundreds of thousands of people will be bringing the spirit of the march home to their local communities. Be one of those people. Help to create a world where lesbians and gay men can live and work with their heterosexual counterparts as equal citizens ih a society that recognizes their legitimacy and place in America! IDEAS FOR COMING OUT -Speak the truth when asked, "So are you engaged yet?" -Stop lying to your fraternity brother about all the women you’ve had -Call him a him and her a her when talking about you love life -Acknowledge that "those roses" are not from your mother -Be affectionate with your lover upon arrival or departure at the airport -Put your lover’s photo on your desk at work -Read a gay paper on the bus or in a restaurant -Take your lover home for the holidays -Come out to your family - parents, brothers and sisters -Come out to your extended family - uncles, aunts and cousins IDEAS FOR NON-GAY FRIENDS OF GAYS -Write a letter to your congressperson in support of human rights -Challenge homophobic jokes and comments when you hear them -Attend a lesbian or gay event with your lesbian and gay friends �Health/Books Until That Last reath: Women With AIDS NGLTF Brings First-Ever Exhibit on Sub= ject to Washington A photographic exhibition depicting the rage, resilience and raw emotion of a hidden population women with AIDS - opens Oct. 3 - Oct. 10 in Washington, D.C. "Until That Last Breath" will show at the Collector Gallery and Restaurant for an exclusive D.C. showing in conjunction with the return of the National Memorial AIDS Quilt. Documentary photographe.r Ann Meredith provides an intimate look into the lives of women with AIDS - with their families and friends, alone at home and on the street. Through photography, video and sculpture, the exhibition portrays the personal straggles, hopes and fears experienced by women who have AIDS. ’~ae percentage of women with AIDS has doubled in the past 6 years," said Kimbefly Moore Webster, director of development at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the exhibit’s sponsor. "Meredith’s photographs cal! attention to the fact that the AIDS epidemic is taking a severe toll among women and children as well." For more information on the exhibit, call Kimbefly Moore Webster at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, (202) 332-6483. Current Lite atur÷ Gay writers and gay subjects are becoming more and more predominant in mainstream literature. Two books, both dealing with AIDS, recently have been released. Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir by Paul Monette chronicles a "perfect" couple’s life together and the death of one partner. Paul Monette and Roger Horwitz met at a dinner party in the mid 1970’s, fell in love and moved to Los Angeles. AIDS only gradually penetrated their consciousness. They were convinced they would somehow escape the disease. They were monogamous and they thought, as many still do, that ’AIDS happens to thern.~’. All this changed in 1985 when Roger’s fevers and cough were diagnosed as pneumocysfic pneumonia. The book chronicles the next nineteen months of their life together. The book is a beautiful monument to the bravery of Roger Horwitz. Another book, Mortal Embrace: Living with AIDS by Emmanuel Deruilhe, a Frenchman, is a translation. Deruilhe writes as if reporting on a war. He represents the AIDS virus as a foreign enemy and uses the metaphor of war to link AIDS and combat. Foremost among the current non-fiction books is the bestseller And the Band Played On by Randy Shilts. Shiltz traces the first cases of the baffling disease, AIDS, that seemed to be killing an unusual number of gay men through the labryinth of government bureaucracy, in-fighting egomanical scientists and doctors. He goes on to document the current effort to fight the disease. The interwoven thread of personal stories will move some readers to tears. J. H. Deford iVIEI E3EF SH[P 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 __ $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) SignaDare Zip 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 �-~IDS AwarenessI in 1986, Rita Moreno gave us an important message during the AIDS Crisis. "We’re in this together". This month TOHR will hold our second annual Benefit Dinner and Auction. Several national celebrities and numerous local businesses have donated items to help insure a successful Benefit. You have the opportunity to help in our work to provide the Tulsa community with current information about AIDS and safer sex. With your help, we can remind our City that we’re: R GHTFUELY PROUD TOHR AIDS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ~f you want information about AiDS and safer sex, or if you just want to talk, call us at 743-4297 between 8 pm and 10 pro. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 Page 6 [~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b853b42f1e3f5c0d20630faa6abe2e23.pdf 97ac0f94f006b92215a1dd2f3a82e9b5 PDF Text Text OFF~CIAL PUE~LICAT~ON OF TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS November 1988 The Fun F etutns! Movie Night Set for November Meeting A short business meeting, although tall members will be admitted, will be followed by a MOVIE! YES! Rumor has it that movie-style refreshments will be served, but "Junior Mint" fans might be well-advised to stock up in preparation for the big night. The November membership meeting is set Tuesday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. in Aaronson Auditorium at the downtown City-County Library. The movie, "By Design," starringPatty Duke, Sara Botsford and Saul Rubinek, has been donated and reviewed by a critic who wishes to remain anonymous, but who promises a light-hearted movie evening. (If you’re wrong, Jack, the "Ladies’ Sewing Circle and Terrorist Society, Tulsa Chapter," will be forced to take retaliatory action). A stylish comedy that plays footsie with today’s sexual mores, Patty Duke stars as Helen, a woman who lives, loves and runs a business with her friend Angie. Under the circumstances, the women live a relatively normal life, until Helen decides she wants to have a baby. A man, the two cleverly observed, would be Selected Contents St. Joseph Residence Benefit .................................. 2 A Roll In The Hay ....................................................... 3 AIDS Support Program In Tulsa .............................. 4 Volume 8 Number indispensable to such a plan, and they begin their search for the perfect stud. Uproarious comedy ensues, with the kind of complications that inevitably result from a classy case of mistaken identity. Plenty of telling observations about alternative lifestyles is spiced by a witty screenplay, and it’s all part of the fun that makes this feature something special. So, let’s all take a break from bylaws and elections and our various individual and collective nervous breakdowns and kick back and relax with some good movie-night fun! TOHR Benefit Dinner/Auction a Success!! The second annual TOHR Benefit Dinner/Auction held October 7 was the most successful fundraising event in TOHR’s history, raising over $5,000! There were more than 90 donations to the auction from local businesses, individuals and national celebrities supporting TOHR’s AIDS Awareness Campaign fund and also its education and general funds. Special thanks go to the TOHR Benefit Dinner/ Auction Committee, and to Jared B ruce, Charles Faudree, Dennis Neill and many others for the numerous hours which were required to make the auction the big success it was. Finally, a big thanks to all of the "real stars," those who supported TOHR’s efforts to continue providing the Tulsa gay community its services. It helps us to remember, "We’re all in this together." �I Local ~nterest ! uctior to er efit St. The Tulsa Union Depot will be the site of the first Residence of St. Joseph Auction ~OSJA), Saturday, November 12, 1988. The gala black tie (optional) affair will start with cocktils and hors d’ oeuvres from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. followed by an auction of gifts and services donated by leading area merchants and artists from 8 p.m. to midnight. St. Joseph Residence is a Tulsa-based service for persons with AIDS who are unable to provide care and housing for themselves. St. Joseph Residence cares for persons in need without regard to their religion, race or nationality. The residence is under sponsorship of Catholic Charities and is run by St. Joseph Residence Guild members who volunteer their time and assistance. In time for the holiday season, a wide selection of antiques, gifts, jewelry and services will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Some of the items donated include a wool t~ow, an antique china cabinet, limited edition signed and numbered prints, art deco jewelry, china, crystal and silver, a complete make-over including hair, nails and exercise classes, gourmet meals and specially prepared desserts for your next dinner party. Special gift mementos of the evening will be presented to all attending. A cash bar will provide cocktails throughout the evening. A special dessert and liquor bar will be opened to end the affair. Tickets are limited, available for $22.50 per person and may be purchased through Guild members or by calling Catholic Charities at 585-8167. A Memo From Dignity/integrity of Tulsa DignityBntegrity of Tulsa will meet November 12 at 5 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Church, 5635 E. 71st St. for an Episcopalian Mass. A short business meeting will be followed by D/I’s usual, delicious potluck dinner. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dignity/Integrity is a Christian gay and lesbian ministry to the Roman Catholic and Episcopal Church. Questions regarding Dignity/Integrity should be directed to P.O. Box 394 Tulsa, OK 74101 or (918) 234-0315. ShantioTu sa Forms Transportation Committee Shanti is setting up a transportation committee and needs volunteers. The committee will serve all PWAs and HIV positives. Some information on the committee: 1. Transpor- ~ tation is needed for medical appoint-~ ments, shopping and other essential trips~ 2. Re- ~ quests for transportation should be " m made 24 hours inadvance, if possible. 3. If possible, the driver/volunteer will plan to stay with the person. Round-trip transportation will be furnished. 4. Driver/volunteers will use their own cars. 5. Shanti assumes no liablility. 6. Requests for transportation will be routed through Jack Francis (492-7787), or if no answer 7497898. Those persons wanting to give a little of their time should call Jack at 492-7787. ~ �Local Interest_~ As a friendraising project, TOHR will be sponsoring a hayride November 11 at the Allen Ranch. Tickets am $4, which includes a wiener roast. A sign-up sheet will be at the November meeting or you may call the TOHR office on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. We will carpool at 6:15 p.m. from the old Bud’s Grocery Store on the northeast comer of Peoria and Skelly Drive. We need at least 20 people to hold the event, so bring a friend and some allergy medication and join us in the hay! United Way Funded Agency Working on AiDS ~ssue As a part of the 1988 work plan, the Community Service Council (CSC) convened a study committee in April to explore the role of the Council in addressing the problem of AIDS in Tulsa County. Over the summer months, the committee held a series of information gathering meetings to learn more about unmet needs and unresolved policy and funding issues surrounding AIDS. Representatives from community groups providing leadership on AIDS issues including the medical, dental, mental health and legal professions, social service and volunteer organizations, religious groups, and state and local government were invited to share their knowledge, experience, and concems with the committee. The need to establish an expanded, central umbrella group to continue the work of the Tulsa AIDS Task Force and the Mayor’s Commission on AIDS was identified by many representatives (including the former Chairman of the Tulsa AIDS Task Force, Bill Pierson) as a priority concern. Further discussion continued with staff from the Mayor’s Office and Tulsa City-County Health Department about the urgent need to involve all sectors of our community in developing an effective and unified community response to AIDS. On September 27, the CSC Board approved a recommendation for CSC to convene and offer staff support for the AIDS Coalition of Tulsa (AC~). The AIDS Coalition of Tulsa will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, November 15, Noon-l:30 p.m., United Way Building, 1430 S. Boulder. Coalition Page membership is open to anyone interested in assisting our community in long range planning and the coordination of services and activities related to AIDS. Several Coalition committees will be organized to work on the following goals for 1988-89: (1) Conduct a comprehensive inventory of community resources available for persons withHIV infection or AIDS and their families, which would include information about eligibility, waiting lists, costs of services, volunteer needs, etc. (2) Develop a centralized AIDS information and referral service which would be staffed by a person knowledgeable about the medical aspects of AIDS, community resources, and crisis counseling. (3) Explore possible funding and other sources of support for AIDS activities. (4) Sponsor a media campaign promoting awareness about AIDS issues and services. We have a long history in Tulsa of building effective coalitions to work on tough issues. AIDS is an issue that challenges all sectors of the community to join together in developing an effective response. Please contact Janice Nicklas, 585-5551, at the Community Service Council for further information or to express your interest in working on one of the Coalition committees. Submitted by Janice Nicklas, Community Service Council Planner. Direct Your United Way Giving To The A DS Effort The accompanying story described the creation and future activities of the AIDS Coalition of Tulsa. ACT is sponsored by the Community Service Council of Tulsa ("CSC"). CSC is a United Way funded agency. Now that the 1988 United Way drive is underway, you may want to consider directing some or all of your pledge to Community Service Council - ACT. This way, your contribution will help support the first year’s operation of the new AIDS Coalition. You can so direct your pledge whether or not you are participating in a company-sponsored giving campaign. �medical, social service and other professional fieIds, as well as those from Shanti, high-risk groups, persons with AIDS and other interested individuals mad organizations. For those interested in this new organization, two formation meetings have been scheduled: Thursday, November 3, 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 14, 5:00 P.M. Both meetings will be at the TOHR office. Further information is available by calling Dennis at 743-4354. Assassination qemembere6 A D$ Support Program Forming Tulsa Seeking State Funds For Stat’~= Persons In 1986, several concerned residents of Oklahoma City met and formed a non-profit organization to work with persons with AIDS in the Oklahoma City area. The organization, AIDS Support Program ("ASP"), has grow in size and support. It is responsible for the operation of a residence home forPWA’s, theWinds. It sponsors educational and counseling programs for Persons with AIDS, AIDS-related Complex and HIV positive persons as well as their families, friends and loved ones. In a very important development, ASP received state administered funds available from the Federal Centers For Disease Control. The funds, for September through December 1988, have permitted the hiring of a full-time HIV testing/education Coordinator and a secretary. Office space in Oklahoma City has also been acquired. For its 1989 funding request, ASP has agreed to include Tulsa in its programs. This has been done in response to the work of several Tulsa residents. The primary goal of including Tulsa would be to provide a full-time coordinator for HIV testing and education efforts. The program will serve high-risk groups in the Tulsa area, including gays. ASP is seeking to involve all interested Tulsa-area residents in its formation. It will form a board composed of representatives from the legal, Page 4 Sunday, November 27, has been named Harvey Milk Rememberance Day by the Harvey Milk Rememberance Committee and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. The date marks the tenth anniversary of Milk’s assassination. Harvey Milk, an advocate for the rights of gays and other minorities, was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. Milk was oOe of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States. He and George Moscone, the mayor of San Francisco, were assassinationed by another city supervisor, Dan White, on November 27,1978. Forty thousand people marched on city hall that night to mourn the killings. Dan White was eventually aquitted of murder and convicted of manslaughter. White spent five years in prison. Many tbought the sentence was too lenient, which led to angry protests and violence. The executor of Milk’s estate, Scott Smith feels that "a national day of rememberance is appropriate because Harvey’s legacy extends beyond San Francisco to the entire world. Ten years later, his example continues to inspire and energize gay and lesbian people everywhere." The Times of Harvey Milk, an Academy Awardwinning documentary film is available for checkout at the TOHR Resource Center. VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8, WHATEVER YOI~ POLITICAL PERSUASION! ENCLOSED IS A CANDIDATE ISSUE COMPARISON FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FUND. �PARTY PLATFORM Republican No mention of lesbian and gay civil rights. Rejected endorsement of Presidential AIDS Commission. Calls for research, compassion and expedited FDA drug review. Also calls for "protect[ing] those who do not have the disease," AIDS education that emphasizes "abstinence from drug abuse and sexual activity outside of marriage" and confidential testing and contact tracing. Advocates that people "remain on the job or in school as they are functionally capable." Democratic Calls for lesbian and gay civil rights and the "rebuilding" of the civil rights enforcement machinery. AIDS planks call for "increased support for expedited research on treatments and vaccines, comprehensive education and prevention, compassionate patient care, adoption of public health community consensus on voluntary and confidential testing and counseling, and protection of the civil rights of those suffering from AIDS, AIDS Related Complex or testing positive for the HIV antibody." Human Rights Campaign Fund The Voice Behind your Vote 1012 14th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. (202) 628-4160 Candidate Issue Comparison The following is a comparison of Vice President George Bush and Governor Michael Dukalds on lesbian and gay civil rights and AIDS issues. Also included is a comparison of the Democratic and Republican Party Platforms. �MICHAEL DUKAKIS GEORGE BUSH GAY Ab~ LESBIAN CIVIL RIGHTS Position: Supports civil rights bill and immigration reform bill. Supports non-discrimination with regard to security clearances. Opposes executive order protecting government employees. Position: Opposes gay and lesbian civil rights as awarding "special privileges" to one group. Record: Reagan-Bush administration supported Supreme Court Hardwick decision denying Constitutional protections to gays. The administration has not opposed the immigration reform bill. Record: As Massachusetts legislator, introduced state gay rights bill in 1974. As governor, he has lobbied for the bill. HATE CRIMES Position: Position: Supports legislation providing specific penalties for violence against gays and lesbians. No known position. Record: The administration has indicated it may support collecting statistics on crimes against gays and lesbians. Position: Advocates confidentiality of HIV test results; supports mandatory or routine testing for military~ immigrants, marriage licenses, those seeking assistance for sexually transmitted diseases and drug dependence and prisoners. Record: Supported Massachusetts law that helped to define an assault due to sexual orientation as a civil rights crime. AIDS TESTING Position: Supports increased voluntary, confidential counseling and testing; advocates mandatory testing of military personnel and immigrants. Record: Dukakis issued regulations banning testing for health and group life or disability insurance. Allows life insurers to require test for individual policies over $100,000. Record: The Reagan-Bush administration has left issues of confidentiality and availability to the states. It requires testing for military personnel, immigrants, Peace Corps and Job Corps workers, foreign service employees and federal prisoners. AIDS PREVENTION Position: Believes people should be educated about AIDS, but prevention efforts should stress traditional moral values and strengthen the concept of "family." Content decision should be made at local level. Position: Believes that AIDS education, including explicit information on sex and drug use, should begin in primary school with information based on age and ability to absorb material. Record: Under the Reagan-Bush administration, a nation-wide mailing, originally conceived in the mid-1980’s, was not sent until June 1988 due to political in-fighting over contents. The administration refuses to provide information on. sex and drug use. Record: Massachusetts was the first state to do a house-to-house AIDS prevention mailing. AIDS DISCRIMINATION Position: Supports federal legislatio~outlawing discrimination based on HIV infection status. Position: Supports federal legislation outlawing discrimination based on HIV infection status. Record: The Reagan-Bush administration opposes ~fforts to enact legislation to prohibit discrimination based on HIV status. Record: Endorsed Massachusetts bill to protect people with AIDS, HIV or perceived to have AIDS against discrimination. PRESIDENTIAL HIV COMMISSION’S REPORT Position: Endorses the recommendations of the Presidential AIDS Commission. However, his campaign rejected endorsing the report in the Republican Platform. Position: Endorses the recommendations of the Presidential Commission on HIV infection. �Nation Circle K Drops ControversiN HeNth Meas= After intense criticism, Circle K Corp. of Phoenix dropped a plan to limit employee medical coverage for conditions caused by "lifestyle decisions," a definition whidh it interpreted to include employees who contracted AIDS or suffered from alcohol or drug abuse. In a memo notifying employees of the company’s change of heart, Circle K president Robert Reade said that the company had changed the policy because of the "widespread misunderstanding of both the intent and the specifics of the changes." In January, the self-insured chain of convenience stores told its 26,000 employees that rising medical costs had forced it to implement a policy of not paying for the medical care of people suffering disease or injury resulting from personal lifestyle decisions. The policy triggered complaints from AIDS activists, national news coverage, demonstrations at the company’s stores and threats of a congressional investigation. Dignity Membership Drops Sharply Dignity, the gay Roman Catholic group, has lost more than 13 percent of its national membership during the past year, according to a recent Advocate magazine article. The drop-off is most pronounced in cities that have large Dignity chapters. Although it remains the gay community’s largest religious organization, Dignity has seen eight of its 88 chapters dissolve since September of 1987, the magazine reported. Of the remaining 80 chapters, 47 have reported a decrease or no change in membership over the last year. Thirty-three have reported an increase. "There’s no denying the facts," said Jim Bussen, the group’s national president, "Dignity is facing a declining membership base across the country." Bussen attributed the decline to recent attacks on the group from U.S. bishops. In 1986, the Vatican released a letter that characterized gays as "disordered" and homosexuality as "evil." The letter urged that all Church support be withdrawn from Dignity and other gay Catholic organizations. Volunteer Corner TOHR is a volunteer organization. Below, we will list some of TOHR’s many activities and individuals you may contact to volunteer. Besides, volunteering is fun! Information Line Newsletter Community Resource Center Library Books and Videos Christmas Project Alyce (585-1774) or Bert (836-6788) Renny (744-0744) Renny (744-0744) Mike (743-4354) Penny (437-1330) Poll Gauges Embarrassment Factor Fifty-three percent of gays and lesbians polled in a recent survey said they would sometimes feel "ashamed or embarrassed" to wear a political button that said "gay and lesbian vote." The poll was conducted by the National Visibility Campaign for Gay and Lesbian Vote, a New York City gay political organization. Of the 1,015 survey participants, 32 percent said they would never feel ashamed or embarrassed to wear such a button, while 13 percent said they would frequently have negative feelings about it. Two percent said they would always have negative feelings about it. The poll was distributed to 23,810 people by various gay organizations between October 1987 and July 1988. The survey, which did not employ a scientifically selected random sample, did not calculate a margin of error. GAY/LESBIAN INFORMATION LINE 743-GAYS 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Seven Days a Week Sponsored By Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Page 5 to~ �FOR LOVE . .. FOR LIFE... TOHR AIDS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN For more information about AIDS, Safer Sex; or if you just want to talk, call us at 747-5540. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights, Inc. P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152-2729 Yes! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomm~s 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 $35.00 Organizational/Household Membership __ $100.00 Sustaining Membership _ _ d_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 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f8cfac625403e45aa133a0359f0f2811.pdf db6a9ce3c950640d3b6a3aec8815a4b8 PDF Text Text t OFFiCiAL PUBLiCATiON repo r ÷r December 1988 u s,o FOR HUIVlAN RIGHTS Volume 8 Number 12 December eeting to He d on Thursday The December meeting will be held on a Thursday this month to allow use of TOHR’s regular meeting place, Aaronson Auditorium, during the busy holiday month. The meeting will be Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Aaronson Auditorium at the downtown City-County Library. Election of officers for the 1989 term will take place as well as the presentation of a short film"Parents Come Out." "Parents Come Out" introduces eight parents who struggled with and conquered the prejudices of a homophobic society. Come and share their unforgettable stories of courage and love. During last month’s meeting, the nominating committee introduced candidates for the the 1989 term and a quorum is vital to establish a new TOHR executive board for the new year! Please come and be heard! Selected Contents Christmas Service Project ........................................ 2 "Torch Song Trilogy". ............................................... 4 Nominating Committee ............................................. 5 AIDS Support Program Request .............................. 5 Catholic Charities Auction Update .......................... 5 TOHR members get into the holiday spirit. Holiday Banquet Dec. 12 TOHR will be having its annual Christmas Banquet on Monday, Dec. I2, 6:30 p.m., at All Souls Unitarian Church at 2952 S. Peoria Ave. Members of TOHR will be receiving their invitations in the mail requesting them to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert. Volunteers will be recognized, and the 1989 executive board will be introduced. The evening promises to be an enjoyable prelude to the holiday season! Quotable Quotes: "Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance." -Robert F. Kennedy, in a speech to University of Capetown, South Africa, 1966 �INCC Events alke Christmas 3tightet It is once again time to start callecting food for the many families in our community as a part of TOHR’s Annual Christmas Service Project. TOHR has helped numerous families in tbe Tulsa area each Christmas by providing food, household items and gifts for small children. Last year’s project reached 15 families. It is hoped that even more families can be helped this year. Members of TOHR can help us in this effort by bringing canned goods, baking items such as sugar, flour, shortening, etc., small toys or stuffed animals, or by making a donation directly to The TOHR Christmas Project. Members are encouraged to bring these items to either the Dec. 8 general meeting at the Central Library, or the the TOHR Christmas Banquet on Dec. 12 at All Souls Unitarian Church. In addition to the above donations, Scissors Family Hair Cutters on 71st Street will take $2 off haircuts if you bring in a canned good for the project. If you are unable to bring goods to one of the meetings above, please contact the Helpline or drop items off at our community center Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon or Monday, Wednesday or Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dignity/integrity Plans Party Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa will not be having a December meeting. Our manual Christmas party will be held Saturday, December 3rd at 5:130 p.m. The party will include a covered dish dinner and a great time to get together with new and old friends. Please call 234-0315 for directions to the party or any other information about Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa. Page 2 11/27 - First Sunday in Advent 12/4 - All-you-can-eat beans and cornbread dinner fo!lowing morning worship service. $3 donation. 12/17 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. al!-you-can-eat pancake feed. $3 donation. 12/18 - 6:30 p.m’-Church caroling with refreshments following. 12/24 - 11 p.m. Candlelight service Ongoing Events: Worship service Sunday 10:45 a.m. Bible study Wednesday 7 p.m. M-Anon meeting Tuesday 7:30 p.m. M-Anon open speakers night 8 p.m. Official Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 918/743.4297 TOHR ReForter is the monthly newsletter of Tulsa Oklmhomans for Human Rights. The nonprofit organization’s primary purpose is to help bring an end to discrimination against persons based upon sexual or affectional orientation or preference. It provides services to the Tulsa-area lesbian and gay community. TOHR’s monthly meetings are generally held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Aaronson Auditorium at the Tulsa City-County Central Library. The meetings are open to all interested persons. Yearly membership dues are $20.00, $35.00 for household membership and $10.00 for students and those on limited incomes. Submission of articles or letters to the editors is encouraged. All such submissions are subject to editing or rejection. Initials only will be used upon request. t@ �Nation Along with choosing George Bush as the nation’s next president, American voters spoke on a number of issues nationwide on Election Day affecting the gay and lesbian community. As reported by the Associated Press, California voters rendered a split decision on AIDS. They rejected one proposal to force doctors to report AIDS patients and to make it a felony for persons who know they have the disease to donate blood or engage in prostitution. But voters approved another, by 64-36 percent, allowing AIDS testing of people accused of certain crimes. Backers said it was designed to help protect rape victims and law officers who fear they may have been exposed to AIDS or other communicable diseases. In Oregon, Gov. Neil Goldschmidt was dealt a defeat as voters there overturned his order protecting state workers from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Fort Collins, Colo., voters tumed down a proposed gay rights ordinance. And St. Paul, Minn., voters defeated a measure that would have barred them from overtuming city-council-approved gay rights legislation, AP reports said. Surgeon General KoopTalks About Minorities, AiDS In a recent Associated Press story, U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop said discrimination, language problems and poverty are as much at the heart of the AIDS epidemic as drug abuse and promiscuity. "If you just look at the numbers in AIDS, the numbers that have died, you’re missing the whole story," Koop said at a news conference before an address at a meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges. "Minorities, poverty, discrimination, access to care.., all these are part of the whole story," he said. The Associated Press report said that of the 77,994 AIDS cases reported since June 1981 in the United States, 26 percent were among blacks and 15 percent among Hispanics. Blacks make up about 14 percent of the overall population and Hispanics make up 7 percent. Page 3 GAY/LESBIAN ~NFORMATION LiNE 743-GAYS 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Seven Days a Week Sponsored By Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights AiDS Risk Small for Hospital Jobs Fewer than half of 1 percent of health care workers mistakenly exposed to AIDS-tainted blood through cuts, needle wounds or other accidents became infected with the virus, a new survey shows. The survey was outlined in The Network News, a publication of The Kansas AIDS Network. The review, conducted at 335 hospitals across the United States, concludes that "the risk of HIV infection after exposure to the blood of a patient infected with HIV is low." The risk of catching AIDS from patients is a serious concem in many hospitals. The latest research confirms earlier studies showing that while this threat is slight, on-the-job infection can happen. The researchers followed 1,201 nurses and other hospital workers who came into contact with the blood of people infected with HIV, the AIDS virus. Results of the testing were available for 963 of the workers, and four of them, or 0.42 percent were infected as a result of needle sticks. Two of the four cases occurred when people were accidently stuck with needles by fellow workers during emergency resuscitation pro- cedures. Quotable Quotes: "...in a time lacking in truth and certainty and filled with anguish and despair, no woman should be shamefaced in attempting to give back to the world, through her work, a portion of its lost heart." -Louise Bogan from "The Writer on Her ~.~Work" ~ �!Entertainment I Harvey Fierstein and Anne Bancroft in a scene from "Torch Song Trilogy." After a 5-year struggle, "Torch Song Trilogy," the film version of Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning Broadway hit is about to hit the nation’s theatre screens. Due for release in December, Matthew Broderick plays the role of Arnold’s young lover, while Fierstein reprises his role of Arnold. Brian Kerwin recreates his critically acclaimed stage role as the bisexual ex-lover and Anne Bancroft portrays Arnold’s peckish Jewish mother. And there’s a special cameo appearance by Charles Pierce playing a drag queen with the noteable appellation Bertha Vanation. "Triology" is produced by Howard Gottfried ("Network," "Altered States,") and directed by Paul Bogart, best known as a television director, whose credits include 5 years of "All in the Family," and several TV movies, including the touching PBS lesbian love story "War Widow." When questioned if his role required any special preparation, Matthew Broderick replied, "I didn’t really think too much about it...you know, a love story is a love story, and moving in with somebody or seducing somebody...well, you worry about the same things (you would) if you were playing it with a girl. It’s a minor adjustment, but it’s not the whole thing." Asked if it were tree that he had some difficulty during the kissing scene with Kerwin, Brodefick replied shyly, "Uh, yea~h." But then he kids, "we only did two takes, and he wasn’t very gentle. And he didn’t call me afterward." Anne B ancroft replied when asked "If your own son announced that he was gay, how would you react?" by stating "Well...naturally, I think of myself as intelligent, loving, and warm - and kind and gentle and all of those good things. I think that what I would probably do is ask, "Are you happy with it?" And if he was happy with it, I wouldn’t do a thing. I would say, "Wonderful." But if he was NOT happy with it, I would say, "Well, how can we help you to be happy?" And then we’d talk it over." When asked if her reaction if her hypothetical gay son asked to bring his lover home to dinner, Bancroft responded, "Well, ifI were the kind of mother I just explained, I would probably say, "What’s his favorite dish?" You know, it’s so hard to know what one would do. I’m sure I would have some of the feelings that the mother in "Torch Song" has, and I’m sure I would feel some kind of grief, because I know that no matter how happy he would be, society won’t let him be very happy. Because society, in general, is just uneducated." -Portions reprinted from "The Advocate," October 11, 1988 Page ��Bulletin Board at Decembe eeting As chairperson of the nominating committee, I would like to present the persons nominated by our committee for the 1989 executive board of TOHR: President - Steve M. 1 st Vice President - Peggy C. 2nd Vice President - David B. Secretary - Betty V. Treasurer - Dwight K. Member at Large - Ronda M. Member at Large - Stewart M. Member at Large - Norma C. Member at Large - John G. Elections of officers will be held at the monthly meeting on Dec. 8. At that time any additional nominations may be made. As chairperson of the nominating committee, I would like to thank the committee for their efforts, hard work, dedication and for finding that extra time necessary to prepare the slate of officers for the 1989 executive board of TOHR. Please plan to attend to show your support. Peggy In the last several months, several Tulsa residents have been meeting to form the AIDS Support Program of Tulsa. The goal of ASP is to establish an organization that will qualify for state administered federal funds for AIDS education and HIV testing. An emphasis of the ASP program will be on outreach to the gay and bisexual community in Northeastem Oklahoma. A representative of ASP is expected to present an update of its activities at the December meeting. ASP will also request that TOHR’s membership consider allocating funds for "seed money" to assist ASP in commencing its programs after the first part of 1989. All TOHR members are encouraged to come to the business portion of the December meeting to review ASP’s activities and vote on this funding request. Catholic Charities Auction The first annual ROSJA (Residence of St. Joseph’s Auction) was held at the old Union Depot on Saturday evening, November 12th. Approximately 250 persons attended the gala black tie event and enjoyed a buffet catered by Jody Walls and a pastry bar created by Mark Lackey of Saks 5th Avenue. Over $16,000 worth of items were donated by patrons and local merchants and the bidding went on until the wee hours. The event brought approximately $7,700 to benefit the three residences that are currently serving AIDS patients in Tulsa. ~f I want a world where people are respected QoUOtable,, Quotes: the ease and warmth of their melting .... rather Ithan the strength of their walls." -Clint Weyand from "My Miracle is You" Page 5 t~ �Final Thoughtst Remember to Practice Safer Sex Each and Every Time TOHR A DS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN For more information about A|DS, Safer Sex, or if you just want to talk, call us at 743-4297. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152-2729 MEMBERSHIP APPHCAT ON Yes! 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Title A name given to the resource [1984-1993] OHR Reporter Volume 8 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2db7317c425779b624b8ff947e8eb596.pdf ac16948dbbd686429ef39de8aae181ed PDF Text Text �� https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7c8ade41a1a6c4928582c76a29aee22b.pdf 6f29a84586d608f0f44cb5c6b87b8676 PDF Text Text The Tulsa AIDS Task Force has announced that attorney Jerry Perigo and his wife, well known charity fundraiser, Peggy Perigo, will co- chair a new yearly charity ball to raise funds for community wide AIDS education and purchase of a residence for persons with AIDS. MARDI GRAS’ 87 heralded as" Too Much For Day, But Just Right For Night" will be held at the Cabaret Theatre, Tulsa County Fairgrounds, Saturday, February 21st from 8:30 p .m. to Midnight. At press time the following committee personnel have been announced: Dennis Neill and Bob Cisar, underwriters and patrons ; Steve Wilson, ball treasurer and reservations; Sheri Williams, invitations and posters; Ruth Dollarhide and Bob Cisar, costume contests; Mike Green, beverages; and Kevin Kelly, suppor~ personnel. Continued on Page 2 Be prepared to enjoy an exciting, entertaining and inspirational evening when media celebrity Daze’ speaks to us at our upcoming monthly meeting. Tuesday, February 3rd. For those of you not familiar with Daze’, tune in to Tulsa Cable Channel 3 weeknights at 10 p .m. to preview her message and the flair with which she delivers it. Her topic and question for us will be" How Do You Present Your Mental Package to Yourself" ? In her capacity as a Motivational Counselor, Daze’ strives to use her knowledge of the human experience -and her psychic abilities -- to help others to find and use their inner resources. She claims that what we think about ourselves -- our" Mental Package" -- is the key to those inner resources. Her message to the lesbian and gay audience is directed toward the elimination of negative mental packages. This may be partially accomplished through a process she calls "Theatre of the Mind," which she ~vill ~lso demonstrate that evening. In addition to her Tulsa Cable program, Daze’ is hem-d on Tulsa radio station K - Lite every Friday morning -as well as weekly on two Florida radio stations. She is currently preparing for the national marketing of an audio cassette package," Fake It ’til You Make It," and video cassette of" Theatre of the Mind. " Join with us and Daze’ on Tuesday evening, Febmary 3rd at Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library,4th and Denver, downtown Tulsa. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p .m. with a short business session, followed by refreshments and Daze’s program. Plan to attend t T .O .H .R. ’s meetings are free, fun and open to all. See you there I It �Continued From Page The ballroom will be designed by Glen Raney, assisted by Dorian Price supervising the reserved seating area and the King Rex patron’s circle, and Lynn Hollo~vay as electrical engineer. The setting will be in metallic traditional Mardi C~as colors of purple, gold and green, and will feature giant lighted fantasy masks and revoMng chandeliers. A Dixieland jazz band, sound and light show staged by Michael Rainwater, roving entertainers, and a costume pageantpresentation at 10:80 willhighlight the evening. Costume prizes, including traditional Mardi Crras Krewe entrances of groups of three or more, will be awarded. There will be open no - charge bars, and the carnival style food ~vill be available all evening at a nominal charge. Tickets for the ball will be 8B5.00 per person and will be available that evening at the door for guests over 21. advance donation tickets purchased by mail prior to February 14th will assure seating in the Mardi Gras Circle. Patron donation tickets at a minimum donation of 8100.00 per person will reserve seating in the King Rex Circle. Patrons will also receive invitations to the patrons party the week following the ball and names included on a plaque for the residence home. Please make checks payable to Mardi Gras’ 87, and mail them to Steve Wilson, 2884 East 51st Street, Apartment E, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105. Be sure to include a return address for your tickets. S~ Do~,who charged ~at he was %reed to resign as ab~k branch manager because ofhis leadership in a gay religious group, has reached an out- of- cou~ se~le merit with the b~k. Do~ agreed ~ windrow his complaint of religious disc~mination against Fi~t Nation~ B~ of ~uis ~lle, a subsidi~ of F~st Kentuc~- Nation~ Co~., in exch~ge for ~e settlement. Do~, who was president of Digni~/Inte~ ~uis~e, an organization of gay Ca~olics and Episcopah~s, ch~ged in 1983 ~at First Nation~ forced him to resign because, as head of~e group, he would be a public spokesman on gay rights. In his lawsuit, Do~ ~gued ~at his role as spokes man was based on his religious beliefs. First Kentuc~ insisted ~at his activities involved gay ~ghts ~d were not protected by ~e laws prohibiting religious disc~mina~on. A he,rig was ordered before a ~ cou~ on whe~er ~ ’s claim desen~ed a ~ last Oc~ber. Do~ is now wor~ng as a c~sis inte~ention counselor in ~uisvi~e. Official Publication Of TULSA OKI,AHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729 ~ Tulsa, OK 74152 ~ Keep that New Year’s resolution ! Tone up those muscles and tone down those holiday love handles with AEROBICS TO GO ! ! I TOHR is excited to offer this class ( beginning February 11th ) with instructor Joe Chavez--a nationally certified instructor. Formally Director of Aerobics ~vith International Fitness Center, Joe is now Fitness Instructor in Hillcrest Hospital’s Exercise and Lifestyle Program. Joe has formatted AEROBICS TO GO into a special ized exercise program that combines aerobics, education and a positive reinforcing atmosphere. The high energy building, low - impact aerobics are performed to Joe’s dynamic musical selections that would have you moving your body anyway t Joe places special emphasis on proper warm - ups and cool - downs to prevent any possible injuries or over- exertion. You’ll leave the class both relaxed and energized ! These one hour classes will be offered once a week for six weeks, beginning Wednesday night, February 11 at 7:00 p .m. We will meet at Hardesty South Library, 6767 South 85th East Avenue ( just north of Woodland Hills Mal! ). Cost ? - - Only $4 per session ( $1 ofwhich is a TOHR donation ) ! ! To register and / or for more information, call Joe at 743 - 7604. 918-743-GAYS Jim Perry, President ..................................... Ken Johnston, 1st Vice Pres ............................. Doug Hartson, 2nd Vice Pres ............................ Carole Brown, SecretmT . ................................ Roy Sears, Treasurer ..................................... Renny Ba~., Member at Large ............................ Penny Humphr~°, Member at Large ....................... Business Card ......................................... $15. Quarter Page .......................................... $25. Half Page .............................................. $40. Full Page .............................................. $75. Classified Ads .... $5.( For 20 words m~d then 10¢ per word .) A 10% t>~esetting charge will be added to all ads not cmnera ready. A 10% discount wilt be given ff~r ads rnn 3 consecutive months. For more information about advertising call Fred at 627 - 4883 Membership in TOHR is 812 per yeau". Cont~butions above the membership fee m’e tax deductible. Tulsa Oldahomans for ttuman Rights is a non - profit, tax exempt corporation which provides sen’ices to gay men and lesbiaas in Northeastern Oklahoma. �The Working Group on Lesbian Battering announces a research proj ect on Violence in Lesbian Relationships. This Study, conducted by a Philadelphia sociologist, Claire Renzetti, has been endorsed by the Working Group, ~vhich has served as an advisory board to the study since its inception. Victims and survivors of lesbian abuse are asked to complete a questionaire on the violence in their relationships. The group needs your help to fulfill its goals of raising the community’s consciousness about this problem and developing services for victims. To receive a copy of the ques tionaire, send your name (or a pseudonym ) and addresss to: Dr. Claire Renzetti, 5600 City Line Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The working group itself has been meeting since 1984 and has been involved in community education, improving resources for victims and survivors, and offering a support group for battered lesbians. For further information, contact Shawn Tower c / o Women Against Abuse ( 215 - 686 - 7082 ) or the Battered Lesbian Support Group ( 215 - 592 - 4583 ). That’s right ! PreppyTeddy Bears are now available in area bars to help remind us about Safe Sex. For a ~ 15.00 donation, you not only receive a cute cuddly stuffed bear, you also receive a gift certificate for a free case of beer donated by local distributors. Tlae donation will go to,yards the work of the Tulsa AIDS Task Force. For more information call Rick Knight at 592 - 0948, but you better hurry -- they’re going fast. In an unusually strong criticism of one religious group by another, the Unitarian Universalist Association charged that ~e Vatican’s recent s~tement on homosexuali~ demons~ated an " astonishing ~og~ce" ~at t~eatens ~e we~ - being of gays. According to UPI, ~e liberN Protes~t denomination’s Office of Lesbi~ and Gay Concerns reded ~e Vatican document "bo~ igno~t ~d mischie~ous " ~e Uni~an s~tement s~d the Vatic~ document " demons~tes ~ain ~at ~e Ca~olic hier~chy and its ~chaic religious assumptions pose a serious ~eat to ~e we~ - being of~ose who deviate from ~e church’s specifications about what consfim~s ’ valid’ psycho sexual ofien~tion or behavior" ~e smtemem said bishops have ~e right" to believe as ~ey may ", but added, "We do not ~ ~e~ right to impose ~eir prejudices upon o~ers in a way ~at dis~s facts, feeds public prejudice, or denies civil rights ~d libe~ies to ~ose wi~ whom ~ey disagree. MCC Tulsa ~vill host two special events in February, a dance and a concert. Change your luck on Friday the 13th of February by attending MCC’s Valentines Day Dance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22nd will be a Potluck Dinner starting at 5:30 p .m. Special guest is gospel recording artist Hazel Brownlee, who will be in concert at 7:30 Services are Sunday at 10:45 and 7:00 p .m. and Wednesday at 7:00 p .m. Rap Groups are Tuesday at 7:30 for women and Thursday at 7:30 for men. MCC Tulsa is located at 1623 North Maplewood ( Pine and Sheridan area ). Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John In Business Free estimates For 10 Years 918 / 583 - 944£ �The Tulsa AIDS Task Force met in January to continue their work to educate and inform the Tulsa community, at large about the multi- faceted AIDS crisis, d-im PeW and Penny Humphrey represented TOHR during the discussion. TOHR is committed to ~vork in a cooperative effort with the Task Force to ma~e information available to the community through the Task Force Speaker’s Bureau, local television and radio public service announcements ,and the develop ment of a Task Force Newsletter. TATF is a vital link in the networking of area hospitals, the Tulsa County Health Department, and numerous social agencies and concerned individuals. Questions concerning the Task Force can be addressed to Mr. Bill Pierson, Box 4330, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74159 or 744- 1000 Ext. 530. Dignity / Integrity has elected new officers for the 1987 year. President will be Carol Burnside, Vice President is Cyndi Williams, Secretmv Debbie Starnes, and Treasurer Ron T. The ne~vxt meeting will be announced at the TOHR meeting on February 3rd. Dignity’s Region 7 Spring Conference ( including Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana ), will be held February 6 - 8th in OKC at the Holidome at I - 40 and S. Meridian. The registration fee is 825.00. The theme for the conference is " Evangelism : Answering God’s Call ". For more information call Carol at 583 7063. Fred Bassett, TOHR President during 1985 and 1986, will serve as project coordinator for TOHR’s speaker’s bureau for 1987. Fred, who developed the speaker’s bureau in 1984, will be working with the new Executive Board to expand and broaden the project’s message and outreach. This is a vital part of TOHR’s ongoing commitment to education. New volunteers are encouraged to participate and may contact Fred for more information. Artist Judy Chicago is scheduled to speak at the South Central Women’s Studies Association Conference. The conference will be March 27 7 28 on the University of Oklahoma campus, and Ms Chicago’s " Bir~h Project" will be exhibited by the OU Museum of Art in connection with this event. The museum is asking for donations to help defray the cost of rental and shipping. If you would like to help, call Jane ’Hallett, 325" 3272. American Foup~ofion lot AIOS Research. Box 29. Now Yolk 10116 o, do.~ ~ ~o.~.~ 1 (800) 992-CURE �If fundraisers are for raising funds, then what are friendraisers for ? That’s right -- raising friends I And one of the ways TOHR and the entire lesbian and gay community is enriched is through our building of friends, and of the caring we have for each other. In getting to know one another, we become a stronger community of" family" So keep yourself posted on the opportunities for socializing with friends old and new by checking out the "FRIENDRAISERS" column in The Reporter each month. Some. events will be sponsored by individuals and because of space limitations may require your calling to " R .S .V .P. " Want to host a Sunday brunch, picnic, theme dinner ? Organize a hike, volleyball game, bridge club or hay ride ? Want us to extend your invitation to our readers ? You can, just by letting us know the details before our newsletter info deadline (the 15th of the month ) Anyone can host a Friendraiser event, so let us know ifwe can include you 1 Just callKen at 592 - 1979 for your listing ~ SWEETHEART BRUNCH Bring that special someone along with you or come by yourself to meet and mal~e new friends to the first TOHR Friendraiser. A Sweetheart Brunch will be held on Sunday, February 15th at 12:30 p .m. at the Old Country Buffet. The restaurant is located in the Manchester Square Center at 61st and Memorial. The entire meal including drinks is only $5.41 with tax. For reservations or more information please contact Penny at 437 - 1330 or leave a message on her machine. MISS RENNY & THE Our First Friendraiser Film of the Month will be the campy comedy "The Ritz ". It will be shown at 8:00 p .m. on Friday, February 20th, complete with popcorn at Miss Renny’s home. Space is limited so please " R .S .V .P. " Renny at 587 - 1956. As of December 31, 1986, the cumulative total number of AIDS cases in Oklahoma was 92, of which 49 were known dead. Of those 92 cases reported in the state, 87 were male, 5 female ; 71% were homosexual or bisexual men ; and 66 cases were between the ages of 20 and 39. The mean survival rate from the date of diagnosis is 4.2 months. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION TO: Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP STATE. PHONE. I am 18 years old or older. $12.00 membership fee a contribution of $ I am interested in serving as an OHR volunteer. Please have someone contact me. �Almost seven years ago, several people met in homes in Tulsa to discuss formation of an organization to address gay and lesbian concerns. Sometimes five or six people would be present, sometimes ten to fifteen. Carefully, week by week, month by month, with the help of countless volunteer hours and generous donations, an organization was formed. Today, that organization, called Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights faces a new year of unlimited potential thanks to all of the men and women who saw a need in Tulsa and sought ways in which to meet that need. Because of where we’ve been, the 1987 Exec utive Board can set our sight high toward where we’re going. Besides the continuation of the projects and programs that make TOHR a vit~ part of the community (i.e. the Helpline, Project Straight Talk, AIDS education, etc. ) we also start our year with enthusiasm and excitement about the new programs and events that are planned. In February we ¯ begin our new programs and events that are planned. In February we ~lbegin our new FRE]2qDRAISER programs which should provide countless new opportunities for gay men and lesbian women to meet and interact in casual, fun social settings. With input from regionally and nationally known speakers and seminar leaders, we hope to give the community an even greater sense ofpride m-~d unity. We’re planning a Health Fair with specific information that will help our community achieve a lifestyle of wellness and wholeness. We also plan to more actively and agressively disseminate AIDS and Safe Sex information. We’ve already enligted the help of celebrities such as Hal Linden, Mary Tyler Moore, Loretta Swit, and Lynn Redgrave to help us raise funds to support our educational efforts. All - in - all, 1987 promises to be an extraordinary year for TOHR. Just like those five or six people who met in the beginning, you are an integral and important part of the Tulsa gay and lesbian community ant TOHR needs you, your ideas, your involvement, your membership, your commitment. Our effectiveness in the future depends on what you do today-- with you, we are PROUD, STRONG AND IJNITED. 1987 EXECUTIVE BOARD ( Seated ) Jim Perry, President ; ( Standing left to right ) Roy Sears, Treasurer; Doug Hartson, Second Vice President; Penny Humphrey and Renny Berry, Members- At- Large; Carole Brown, Secretary; Ken Johnston, First Vice President. FRIDAY .................. 9:00 " 11:00 P .M. SATURDAY .............. 9:00- 11:00 P .M. SUNDAY .................. 4:00 - 7:00 P .M. EVERY WEEKEND THRU FEBRUARY COME HAVE FUN ! 1338 East 3rd O Tulsa, OK 584- 1308 "FOOL BOX "fOO � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7073fe4b55a843e1c82191febf07455b.pdf a48d3b24c9831b88155ff4bd0629972b PDF Text Text See The Controversial Documentary BEFORE STONEWALL At TOHR’s March 3rd Meeting ( See related sto~T on Page 2 ) Attend the TOHR March meeting and you may see - though 0 .E .T .A. refused to show this film -- that Gay and Lesbian freedoms in the 80 ’s ( even though we have a long way to go ) are minor miracles. Scratch " minor". When you watch Before Stonewall and see the headlines of purges in the State Department during the ’ 50 ’s ; when you listen to Dean Rusk snicker at the very word "homosexual" ; when you consider the isolation and furtive heSS that was gay life ; when you listen to the guilt - ridden confession of a woman in the armed forces ~vho betrayed a lesbian friend only to find them both betrayed by the Pentagon ; when you try to imagine a time with no gay press, no gay films, no gay health services or political organizations or religious congregations -- no gay anything because gay was" queer" in the public’s mind and" mentally ill" in the professional mind oI" published psychiatrists; when you consider all these things, then a gay and lesbian rights organization holding its meeting in a public library in Tulsa, Oklahoma to watch a gay documentary, in the America of 1987 is a hard- earned "miracle "... period. TTtrough a collage of raw interviews and archival and ~ollywood film clips gathered by director C~-eta Schiller, :3efore Stone~all,~’~ depicts the codes masks and lifestyles evolved by the homosexual community prior to the gay liberation movement -- reprising the stoky of gay and lesbian life in America from the Harlem renaissance oft.he’ 20 ’s to the Haight Street renaissance of the 60’s. It culminates, of course, in that two- dav demonstration of anger and frustration outside a Greenwich Village bar called Stonewall -- an event that is now seen as a turning point in gay history. Before Stonewall emerges as a riveting and often surprisingly funnv unravelling of a tightly woven .personal histoIV-- in a large part due to the humor and spirit of the subjects who agreed to be interviewed. " It’s a film about survivors, " says Schiller. " We could have had a fihn about gay people that was depressing, that was about all the hardships. But what we wanted to do, and hope came across and was really important to me as a person and a filmmaker, was that these are SURVIVORS. Thev had every obstacle in life thrown in their path and came up shining ! " PBS aired this film in December 1986, but local stations chose whether it was shown. O .E.T.A. chose not to air Before Stonewall. Mr. Ben Hardcastle at O .E .T .A. said the no - show decision was made because management felt that " other programming dealing ~vith this subject had recently been shown " and that " there ~vere not enough programming hours to schedule everything’i. He also related that of the approximately 200 stations with the option of showing the fihn only 63 aired it -- evidence that while we have come a long way, high level decisions still very much affect our oppomm ities for the non - g~ world to see and hear a message that validates and dignifies gays and lesbians and their struggle for rights and respect. Don’t miss this opportunity to view this 90- minute documentary at our meeting Tuesday evening, March 3rd. The meeting wilt begin at 6:30 p.m., in Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library, 4th and Denver, Downtown Tulsa. Before Stonewall will be shown following the business session ( when we ~vill be voting on a new organizational logo design ) and refreshment break. Plan to attend ! TOHR’s meetings are free, fun, informative and open to all. See you there ! Starting with the March meeting, and continuing thereafter, monthly meetings will begin a V~ hour earlier -at 6:30 p .m. It was certainly recognized at the Febmm~- meeting that more time was needed for the business session, the social refreshment break, and for our speaker. With the library requiring us to be out of the building at 9:00 p .m., the ext.ra time.just wasn’t there ! So we are hoping that this wilt give us more time for all of the wonderful things that we get together for ! See v ’all at 6:30 ! ! ! �Greta Schiller and Andrea Weiss Before Stonewall and The International Sweethearts of Rhyflm~ To Be Sho~vn At Williams Center March 29th We are excited to announce that a~Tangements have been made for independent fitmmaker ~eta Schiller and her achivist- collaborator ~M~drea Weiss to appem- in Tulsa on Sunday, March ggth, and that they will speN~ at the Williams Cinema affter the public showing of their ~vo award - winning fihns, Before Stonewall and The International Sweethearts of I~x~hm. Visiting Oldahoma to attend ( and show their fihns ) at the South Central Women’s Studies Association Contkrence being held March ~Tth & £8th on the University of Oldahoma Campus, they wilt be giving Tulsans, and the Gay and Lesbian communities especially -- the oppo~unity to visit with them about their fihns and their messages. "~e International Sweethea~s of ~?qhm, their latest fihn collaboration, has also received excellent reviews. It is the documentaW stoW of the hottest, most successful all - xvoman jazz band of the 1940 ’s, and also, the first racially integrated female band. The film includes such valuable clips as several " soundies" (16 millimeter films that ran in elaborate jukeboxes with prqjectors -- they xvere the" music videos" of their day ) of perfo~ances that the Sweethea~s made at the height of their popularity in the mid - 40 ’s. AI press deadline time, some plans were still being formulated as to activities to be held in co~kjunction with ~-eta and Andreas visit. Besides Press conferences and talk show appearances being coordinated, TOHR will be sponsoring a Friendraiser Gnest Event to give you the opportunity to personally visit with these women. More info~ation will be given at the Mm’ch TOHR meeting and in the next REPORTER as to the specifics of these late- March activities. Those of you am(m~ the 130 who a~tcndcd the FcbmaW mcmin~ will rcmcmbm the thundc~ of applause when DAZE’ annonnccd thin she was donatin~ hc~ spcM(in~ fee back to T()HR’s AIDS Education fund~ In appreciation of her ~cncrosfly the TGt[R board vo~cd ~() include D~E’s pmduc~ order form wilhin this issue of the REPORTER. We hope you wilt express your appreciation also -- with an order, or drop bet a note ~ Approximately 7% of the people with AIDS in the United ...... States are women. Fifty percent of these women are black, 23 are tIispanic and ~6% are Caucasian. Ix~sbians are not at high risk of contracting or transmitting the AIDS vires at this time unless they use IV drugs or have unsafe sexual contact with people in risk groups. However, lhe,-c are several points to consider : @ Man3- lesbians have been personally distraught by AIDS related deaths or illnesses of people close to them. @ Increased anti - gay hostility and discrimination as aresult of AIDS hysteria affect lesbians as welt as gay men. @ The AIDS epidemic emphasizes the need to address the problems of substance abuse, and especially IV drug use, in the lesbian community. @ Insemination choices and co-parenting options have been limited by AIDS. Lesbians may want to take the HIVantibody test as a precaution if they, are considering pregnancy. @ Many lesbians are involved in AIDS related works as volunteers and paid workers. Lesbian contributions have strengthened and enriched the entire gay and lesbian community and furthers the fight against AIDS. As these and other AIDS- related issues continue to be a part of our lives, we will need to find creative and effective ways to support one another. IT’S OFFICIAL: There is now one actual medically documented case of lesbian-to-lesbian transmitted AIDS. The case involves IV drug use by one partner, but the mode of transmission to her lover is not clear. ........... Official Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR IIUMAN RIGHTS P.O.Box 52729 ~ Tulsa,OK 74152 ~ 918/743-GAYS Jim Pert5’, Prcsidcnt ....................... 584 - 0707 Ken Jolmston, 1st Vice President ........... 592- 1979 Doug Hartson, 2nd Vice President .......... 743 - 2748 Carole Brown, SecretsW. ................... 583 - 92121,2 Roy Sears, Treasurer ........................ 251 - 0145 Penny Humphrey, Member at Large ......... 437 - 1330 Renny Berry, Member At Lm’ge ............. 587 - 1956 Doug, Ken, Carole, Richard. ~~T~NG ~TE~ : Full Page ....................................... 875.00 Half Page ...................................... 840.00 Quarter Page ................................... 8~5.00 Business Card .................................. ~15.00 Classifed Ads ..... 85 ( For 20 words then 10¢ per word ) 10% t3~)csctting charge applies to ads nol camera ready. 10% discount given for ads mn 3 consecutive months. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ADVERTISING (;~.L ~NY B();~{D MEMBER. �Paul Francis Keenan, xvho played stable hand Tony Drisco!! in 13 episodes of ~’nastv became the second cast member ii’om the soap to come down with AIDS. Keenan, 30, stated that he comracted the disease through sexna! contact with another nmn. " I don’t believe that AIDS is something to be ashamed of. something that I should have to keep a secret, " he said from St. Claire’s Hospital and Health Center. " I am veW proud of who I an, veW proud of the flaings I ’m twing to do. " Keenan had plwed Todd Chandler in the da3~ilne soap Days of Our Lives, and moved on to the ~’nasty role of Tony Driscoll for five episodes in 1982 and eight in 1984. Keenan hopes to draw attention to the need to help persons with MDS. "~en you have AIDS, you really have to ~ace the fact that this could be a fatal disease. You’re dealing with things that are more impo~nt than the narcissistic Hollywood D~e of life." -allan Ulrich, S,sn Francisco Examiner -Judith -New York Native As part of tile Wichita State Universilv’s Third Annual Awareness Week, hosted by the Gay/Lesbian Resource Association ( GLP, A ) during the week of March £gth, TOHR President Jim Pen’v will present a new topic for Project Straight Talk : " AII)~ and Mainstream Mid - America". Mr. Pm~~ is also on file Education Committee for the Tulsa MDS Task Force and the ~Mnerican Red Cross Community Educational Council. The annual gay pride week picnic has been set for June 28th at Mohawk Park from noon tilt 5. The Pride Committee is planning an old - fashioned outdoor picnic with games and contests and free food. Included in the planning are a so~ball league tommament and the finals of the cloggers contest being held that weekend. More details will be available next month. According to Pride Committee members, this big, free picnic is being sponsored and undem~ritten by the committee and Tulsa businessmen. ~e Pride Committee felt that it was impo~ant that some group salute the community with a fl’ee event in appreciation for their suppo~ of all the various fnndraisers held here in the last year. This year’s picnic will be a retm~ to the low - frills" grass - roots "approach that Tulsans used to ttfl~e to the pride week celebration. "~isbelt tightening effo~ is being made in the realization of the fact that our gw resources should be channeled where they are most needed this year: into health-related charities. So plan to join the rest of the gw community on June 28fl~ and celebrme gay pride together. There is a new service in Tulsa to help all of us understand the facts about AIDS and Safe Sex. Psst ( Practice Safe Sex Together ) Pm~ies are get togethers where you can learn how to practice safe sex m~d enjoy it. Sex is impo~xant to your emotional wellness, and healthy sex is impo~nt to your physical well - being. Psst Pm~ie~ are sponsored by SHA~TI, a non- profit organization providing suppo~ive sm~qces on MDS to tim "I~dsa communiW. To learn more about Psst... Pmlies call SHANTI’s answering sm~qce at 749 - 7898. The Diocese of Caligmia of the gpiscopM Church has adopted a resolution endorsing the development of a rite to meet the needs of people of the same sex who wish to have their rclationships blessed by the Chmv:h. "N~e resolutiou was adopted the same week that the ACLU adopted a formal policy statement aimed at legalization of gay and lesbian mm~’iages. Bishop Swing, who has worked for acceptance of gays in the church, has agreed to work to set the " proper climate for change" within the church regarding acceptance of gay unions. GAY HELP LINE 743- GAYS J �This is advance notice for those wishing to mark their calendars for the cvcuing of April 6th, when Craig Covey, Executive Director of Michigan Organization for Human Rights ( MOI{R ), will be here in Tulsa to share his knowledge expertise and experience. Craig has been professionally involved in the leadership of Gay and Lesbian organizations for six vears, ~md xvill b~ng to us much valuable information to apply towards the ongoing growth and effectiveness of our own organizations. MOHR’s activities and dramatic gro~h under Craig’s leadership have been repo~ed in feature ~icles in Advocate, and TOHR is excited to provide this opportunity to OMahoma’s Gay and I2sbian community. Craig will be guest speafl~er for Ihe April 7th TOHR meeting. More specific info~mtion concerning fl~e workshop will be given in the next issue of the REPORTER. tcntial MEMBERSHIP A PPLICA TiON TO: Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 NAME ADDRESS zMCter being forced to juggle dates v,-ith Tulsa Fairground inanagement in order to reserve the Cabaret Theatre, the Follies date has been set for April 18th ( Easter Weekend The original date was to have been the 2-Sth, but Theatre booking complications forced a chm~ge, and the only other dates available were much later. Easter Bonnets may be the order of the evening ! Bin1 McAulay and Fred Bassett m’e co - chairs of this 3,ear’s event, and have the call out for all wanting to participate in t:he show, or for help with other aspects of this important TOHR Fundraiser. Give Bert a call at 663 - 3835. TOHR is m~ddng great efforts to reach out into the Tulsa community this year with more information and worMng to promote a more unified communib~. With tSese goals come the obstacle of finding local concerned gays and lesbians who are wilting to work to help coordinate our many efforts. We are cun’en@ in serious need of one or two coordinators for our informational outreach, the Helpline. This is a pm’ticutarly important facet ofTOHR’s services and reaches a large number of our population. Past coordinators have done a super job in this area, and we are expecting our call- ratio to jump considerably this year. If you are one of those people who have a desire to be an important part of the leadership of the gay and lesbian community, but can’t afford to "come out" into the public eye, this phone - centered position is for you! We are also ahvays happy to add new voices to our hetpline volunteer list for manning the phones from 8:00 to 10:00 pm each evening. An AIDS informational outreach will be a big concern TOHR this year, and we are also searching for someone to oversee our anonymous HIV testing program. This position is becoming increasingly important to our health and welfare in Tulsa. Last, but cmlainly not least, we are always looking for help with the TOHR Reporter. Our most pressing need at this time ( in addition to writers ) is for several reliable volunteers who will meet one Saturday or Sunday each month to handle our bulk mailing duties. The more the melTier here.., this dub, goes much more quickly and can actually be fun if enough hands are present to contribute. In addition to the duties listed here, we m’e always m’~dng a call for vohmteers at each monthly meeting to help with various special projects. TOHR is YOUR organization, so please feel enconraged to get involved in our functions. See something you might be interested in, or want more information about 9 Call one of the board members ( phone numbers are listed on page ~ ) and let us know how we can include you ! CITY Zip STATE. PHONE ( ( 1 am 18 years old or older. Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do $12.00 membership fee Call John a contribution of $ ( 741:!t717 I am interested in serving as an OHR volunteer. Please have someone contact [p,e. In Business Free estimates For 10 Years �The Tulsa chapter of Dignil3" / Integrity, a support group for .......>Gay m~d Lesbian Catholics and Episcopalians, will hold its }nonthly meeting on March 8th at 5:00 p .m. Father Gaw, a Roman Catholic priest, will celebrate the Eucharist. March 8th has also been declared by DigniD’ National as a national day of prayer for lhose with AIDS. For meeting location, call Carol at 583 - 7063. O .G .C. / Insight Retreats announces a new, exciting and enlightening Retreat to begin their 1987 offering. This allnew retreat program will be an exploration of the tools and techniques for each person to get in touch with their inner guidance - - that which helps one determine how they can live their life and be true to themseNes. O .G .C. / I .R. is also pleased to announce that the original Co - Facilitators of the first retreats, MaW Lincoln and Sharon Thoele, will be guiding retreatants through the initital exercises. Mary, a licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Sharon are exp<rienced counselors and t:acilitators, and were enthusiastically received at previous retreats. Joining Mary and Sharon will be an increasingly known psychic counselor and" channel ", Paxton Robey. ( A book is now being compiled on this facinating man, his abilities, and the inforrnation he has channeled. ) Paxton wilt be speaking on tapping into our own" guides" and on how he psychically channels information. He will also give a psychic " reading" for the group, answering questions that the group as a whole will have fo.rn~,,u.lated. .. This first Metaphvsics of Inner Guidance" Retreat is being held March 21 - 22 at Camp Redtands, west of Still water. Registration Fee includes meals and lodging. These retreats are being made available at cost, so it is veW helpfu! to M~ow how many people to plan for so that over - expenditure of food, etc., can be avoided. Advance registrations are per person until March 14th, 835 thereafter. Registrations may be mailed to O .G.C.R., P.O. Box 701601, Tulsa, OK 74170. For more information or to be included on the mailing list, call Ken at 592 - 1979 or Rick at 252 - 2930, or talk to them at the March 3rd TOHR Meeting. MASSAGE: Relax and unwind. Legitimate licensed therapeutic massage for women and men. Call Linda at 250 - 0225 for an appointment. Dr. Beal and Midge Elliott, RN, MS are seeking vohmteers to pm~icipate in an HIV positive info / suppo~ group that will l})cus on stress management. Components of the program include rel~ation, visualization and imageW ; nutrition and exercise Nong with safe sex practices. It’s all aimed at strengthening the immune system. The program will be con ducted for approximately two monks. "~ose interested in p~icipating can contact Dr. Beal at 74~ - 1610 or Midge at 835-~749 (~ter 5 pm ) All intb~ation will be strictly confidential. ~e ExpeNence Weekend is a ~vo - dCv workshop designed to assist the p~icipants to become more aware of their expeNence of life, including their emotions, attRudes, ideas, belieN and relationships. ~e next weekend will be held in Dallas on Febru~~ £8th to M~ch 1st. Severn Tulsans have attended past workshops and have fonned a suppm~ group to continue sharing the beneficiN aspects of the experience. For more info call Doug at 748 £748 or Roy at £gl - 014g. Metropolitan CommuniD~ Chm’ch wilt hold a speciN Ash Wednesday sm~ice on March 4th at 7:00 pm. ~eir regul~ xvorship senqces ~e 10:4g and 7:00 Sunday, 7:00 Wednes day. ~e women’s rap group meets Tuesday at 7:80 pm. On Thursday, Mm’ch g~ Gus H~din will give a benefit conce~ for MCC at Spar~~’s. ~e bar opens at 7:00 and the show starts at 8:00. Resm~ed tickets are 87.00, generN admission is 88.00. Doorpfizes will be given and an autograph p~y will follow the perfo~ance. For more info call the Church at 888 - 171g. MCC is Mso offering a " Good News For Moderu Gag’s ~" course sta~ing Mm-ch 8th at 6:00 pm at the Church. ~e class continues on Sundays ~rough April gth. ~e March £gth Sunday evening se~qce is resm~’ed for the spring pot- luck dinner and congregationN meeting which st~s at 7:00 pm. Law The Lexington Kentucky County Corot Judge has overturned that stae’s anti- sodomy law, which prohibits oral and anal sex between persons of the same sex. The decision comes in the wake of the U .S. Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing Georgia’s sodomy law to stand. The naional court ruled that gays and lesbians do not have " rights of privacy". �The statewide all gay softball league 9)r men and women which has been promoting slow pitch softball in the summer f~r the past five y¢ars is ctmnging its name to FIRST SOONER LEAGUE. Committee members from Oklahoma Cily, Norman, Still water, and Tulsa are seeking sponsors. Other cities are being contacted for participation. Heading the project is Nanc3 Dmmis, Commissioner, OMahoma City, assisted by JoAnne Harris and Sharon Delria, all of whom have been active since OMahoma City joined the league in 1984. Tulsa committee members ~e Dale Kelso, Commissioner in 1984, John DeFord, one of the founders of the league in 1981, Rob Duncan, Commissioner in 1985, Mike Eslick, T.J. " Nabon " Nash, Phillip ~omas and Chuck Higgins. Others will be added. The league was organized as Sooner Softball ~ague in 1981 by a group in Tulsa. ~e first ye~, the committee included Keith Smith, Stillwater and ~uie Pasco, Norman. Dale Evans, OMahoma CiD’, was commissioner in 1986. ~e pul])ose in founding file league was to promote gw softball competition statewide. Tournaments and league plW have been a regular pma of the season, with as many as ten teams pm~icipationg at vatqous times. It has been an outreach to the gw community and the response has been grati~’ing. Cheerleaders were even an ac[junct for a couple of seasons. If your are interested in becoming a sponsor or wish to pm~icipate in some way, contact one of the members listed herewith. Inquiries maybe sent to First Sooner League, £1 g7 NAV 13th, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. Opeuing games will stare in ,June. Play will continue throughout the summer, culminating in participation in the annual Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament in Tulsa over Labor Day Weekend. The Invitational is becoming one of the m~jor events in the countW with teams fl’om as t~r awav as Bostou and San Francisco attending. Fund raisers and" tim " events arc planned aloug with the games. Make your plans for a pleasaut summer of outdoor activity with flqends. Yon are cordially invited to pm~icipate. To tile Editor: In response to recent attacks on gay people by the Jnstice Department and the Supreme Court we have decided to allocate all of our charitable resources to victims of AIDS and the legal struggle for gay rights. Enclosed is a cop3, of at letter we are sending to all those charitable organizations which we have supported in the past, esplaining why we can no longer finance their work. Charity begins at home. We would hope that other indiv iduals and social organizations in your communiD, might consider similar actions. It certainly would be a significant way to help ourselves while educating others. Richm’d Sasher, Bill Dailey Kenneth Kohn, Mm’k Rice New Orleans, Louisiana ( This is being sent to all gay publications in the U .S. ) Dear Friend : I have been pleased to support your worthy cause in the past, but : BECAUSE tile Snpreme Com~ iaded that States may continue to make criminals of gay people for engaging inconsensual, private sexual relations, and BECAUSE the Department of Justice ruled that employers ,nay fire AIDS victims ( or anyone who nlay have been exposed to AIDS ) from their jobs, and BECAUSE the Reagan Administration has consistentb~ refnsed adequate funding for AIDS education, treatment and research, I aln no longer able, i~l COllScience, to use my resources for anything except to support people with AIDS, aud to fund the education and legal struggle to secnre basic huulan rights for gay nleI1 and "WOlllell . If you want to continue this conversation, call us... ( Subtitle : Kicking A Gift Horse In "I~e Mouth... ) Tim Review and Advice Subcomnlittee of the Arkansas I~gistature tins refnsed to approve a State tIealth Department contract with the Arkansas AIDS Foundation to provide risk reduction education to gay and bisexual males in the state. The 88,800 contract was pm~ of a federal gralll the t Iealth I)cpartn]cnl received flom the t~-(tcral Centers t)>r Disease Control last year. Even tl]ongh no state rcvenncs are iuvotved, {he legislative sHbcommittee reviews any contracl or expend ilurc bv a stale agency iu excess of 85000. Tbc AII)S Fouudation proposed to produce posters and leaflets [))r display in gay bars and otlmr meeting places and to bold workshot)s in safe- sex practices tbr gay and bisexual males. The committee members rqiected the prqjccl, on the grounds lhaI il xvould only eucouragc homosexual behavior. The Lesbian/Gay HELPLINE OF T .O .H .R. ( ,\nswcrcd By iX Friendly Voice From 8 - 10 pm I)aily ) (;]lCCk otl! ollr recorded message for an updalc (m I}lC Tulsa scene �This popular class is back ! The successful TOHR dance classes offered last year are being repeated.., and the Instmtctor hopes to make this an on - goiug, once - a - month oppo~unity fbr yon to lem~ nexv dance steps : from £ - Step to Swing ~ ( other dance steps mW be ofi~red as interest is shown ). ~e class Instructor has over eleven years of experience in dance instruction. He will give special emphasis on lead and follow techniques. Bring a friend and join the rest of d~e high- steppers on FridW, Mmvh lgth, from 7:80 - 9:00 p .m. at Sparl%" ’s, 8840 South Peoria, Tulsa. Classes m’e only 85.00 per person, all of which is donated to TOHR ! For more information call John at 497- 1779. Here’s another way to move to music - - and tone up at the same time! Under the instruction of Ce,¢ified Aerobics Instructor Joe ( "keep daose feet moving ! " ) Chavez, you will be guided through a high - enerD, building, low- impact aerobic workout in apositive reinforcing atmosphere. The first few sessions have been well - attended, and you are welcome to drop into this on - going class at any time. Plans are also being made for a twice - a - week class to be off, red soon. ,Join the rest of the work - out gang each WednesdW night through March 18%. Classes begin at 7:00 p .m. at HardesD" South Libra’, 6767 South 8gth East Avenue ( just noah of Woodland Hills Mall ). Cost is only 84 per session. Light ),veight, comfo~ble clothing is recommended, as you X~LL ....... warm up ! For more info call Joe at 748 - 7604. Have a class 3~u want to teach or t~e 9 Call Ken at 897 1979 m see if we ~n add it to ~e TOHR Cu~eOum. Join the TOHR Brunch Bunch this month when Sunday, March 15th, we dine at The Green Onion, located at 453~9 East 51st, Tulsa. Reviews on this restaurant have been excellent ! We have resm~,ed our own private dining room in which to celebrate St. Patrick’s Dag" early! Brunch is 87.95 (close to 810 with -~ & tip). Please call Penny at ’~87 - 1880 if you plan to join us, as we need an approximate head count for the restaurant. Hope to see you there wearin ’ your green ! Several women are wanting to re - form the Tulsa Women’s Alliance and schedule upcoming activities ! Give Daphne a call (888-7068), and hopefully next month we can list a T .W .A. Friendraiser in this column. Picnic ? Hike ? Bm{~ecue ? Movie Night ? X~atever your idea for a get - together, ( whether for a few or fifty [ ) let us lmow by the lgth if you want vour invitation extended via the REPORTER. Let’s get the "f~ily" together, and P2~ ! CM1 Ken at 392 - 1979 to give him the festive details ! TULSA WEER~ MACAZINE The Weekly Voice Of Gay Tulsa Tulsa Week is written, typeset, and printed in Tulsa by Tulsans for Tulsans! P.O. Box 2405 Tulsa, OK 74101-2405 This fascinating la@ was largely responsible for the attendance of over 180 people at our FebnmW ~neeting, and this TOtlR sponsored Friendraiser is an encore opportunity for you to visit with Daze’. Her appearance as guest speaker was such a success that both we and she were anxious to present her again. Come let Daze’ " read vonr beads " !.. and have a good time with everyone else there too ! Tlmt’s Friday, March 6 from 7 - 9 pm at Center Plaza Atmrlments Clnbroom ( ~00 Building ), 7th & Denver, Tulsa. Refreshment will be served, (918)747-2339 10-6 Mon-Fri ShiOey MacLaine’s recent television movie, " Out On A Limb ", has drawn a great deal of attention to the wood of metaphysics. A group of gw men and lesbian women ~e foxing in Tulsa m explore this experience. ]3~ey will meet on MondW evenings at 7:00 p .m. If you m’e interested in joining, or just want more information, please call Johnny Cronin m 836- 1100. A limited - edition print of the Tulsa Skyline, printed from the original watercolor by Tulsa artist ( and TOHR 1st Vice Pres. ) Ken Johnston, is now available to TOHR members and fiiends. President Jim PenT is now representing the m-tist, and for eveW sale of the print to" t:amily ",,Jim will donate 10% of the sale price to TOHR. Ken’s unique watercolor style and his vision of the ciD, of Tulsa were brought together to create TUI,SA’S SPIRIT, a painting that expresses the spirit, light and ener~, that was made and continues to make the city greta. Ken is internationally known for his visionmT realism with the medium of watercolor. To order your print, please call ,Jim PenT at 584 - 0707, and remember to mention TOHR. �Last year, Rita Moreno gave us an important message during the AIDS crisis : "We’re in this together". That means we all play an important part. Our first task is to LEARN. Learn all we can about AIDS and Safe Sex. After you learn about it-- talk about it to your friends, your family, and especially to your partner... Remember, TOHR AIDS Awareness Campaign If you want information about AIDS and Safe Sex, or ifyou just want to talk, call us at 747 - 5540 between 8:00 and 10:00 pm. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. ~fulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights P .O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c90243ede1d388df20279602caa06410.pdf be98c149b50b5cbec350a6fa4e714132 PDF Text Text Voiume 7, Number 4 A@ril 1987 29 years old, Executive Director of Michigan Organization For lluman Rights, Helped found and served as Executive Director of Columbus, Ohio-based What if the @ay and ~sbian OrNanizafion you belonNed to had, in one year : e instigated a soph~sti~ted maiHn~ and telephone ~mpaisa that hearty doubled ~ membership { from 700 to ~ied out pledge ~m- paigns, membership drbCes and specia~ fired - raising %a~ a~most tripled i~ annua~ { . . . . . . . . 6udget (Kom $60,000 to $156,000 ) ; e Employed an e~ecudve dir * ector, "’ l’m always an optimist." That simple s~tement sums up a primaw tea&on for Craig ~vey’s success as leader Michigan a ~dll-time adminis- Organization for Human Nghts. The impotence of that s~te - meat-- and T@sa’s 1~00 ) ; e Stonewall Union ( a gay- rights group ) for 3½ years, Former board member of Central Ohio’s ACLU chapter, Degree in Political Science flora Ohio State Unlver sity, Elected President of Gay ActMsts Alliance at Ohio State, Long - time vohmteer with peace groups and National Organization for Women, T~ To T .0 oH .N that NW a~itude -- for and lesbian commune%, ~I be an impo~n~ par~ of the mes~ge that Craig shares with us ~en he spea~ at our montMy meeting, on Tuesday, April 7th. "’ WoAhwNile goals area enough ~ Focusing on the n~¢ gfit>y, dW - to - dW ~s~ is not trative assistant and re~ined a enough. part- time !obb~st in the state ~mes power~l, success~l ~n organization legislature ; and effective when i~ members of have a positive belieg in them - programs a~d raembersMp s~gewide ; @ Sponsored a weeny, ~a~fhour gW mb~e television program ; e Formed a litigation oom- se~ves and what their organ~- @ @Kied i~ outreach mittee of 40 atforneys ( w~h a $!0,000 budget ) ~or the defense of @a}~ and lesbian clients and AIDS patients ; zadon ~s twing to do. That why ~’m aV~ays an optimist. ~s~des, in the years ~ "ve ~en worMng for ~he movement, I just been cons~nt~y amazed that ~here are so many ~lented, Nghiy qualified people out ~here i~ our commani~. ~ don ~e how we ~n fai{. ’" R fs a success rnes~ge that also applies to gay’s and, ~esb~an "s ind~Adua ~E/es o Cb~e hear what Craig has to say t:c %x~i "s ~}/aad ~esb[an communky -- and >4sat he has to say �" We are excited to announce that arrangements have been made for independent filmmaker Greta Schiller and her archivist - collaborator Andrea Weiss to appear in Tulsa on Sunday, March 29th. They will be guests of honor at the TOHR reception that evening, and will speak at the Williams Cinema after the public showing of their two award - winning films, Before Stonewall and The International Sweethearts of Rhythm. Theywill be giving Tulsans -- and the gay and lesbian communities especially -- the opportunity to visit with them about their films and their messages. Andrea Weiss, as director of the Women’s International Film Festival, has published and lectured widely on the subject of women in film. Before Stonewall (last month "s feature film at TOHR monthly meeting) is a film recounting the history of the P~omosexual experience in &merica. The International Sweethearts of Rhythm is tk~e latest film collaboration. It is the documentary story of the hottest, mosl successful allwomen jazz band of the 1940 "s, and also, the first racially integrated female band. As such, the International Sweethearts traveled, ate and slept in a bus because segregation laws and racial prejudice prevented them from using restaurants and hotels. The glory days of the band are recalled because segregation laws and racial prejudice prevented them fi’om using restaurants and hotels. The glory days of the band are recalled from a collage of interviews with band members and footage of their fabulous jams. In an era when many professional women preferred to stand apart, the attachment and committment these women had for each other stands out as a sterling exception. TOHN ~IEC~IlON TOHR will be hosting a private, informal wine and cheese reception for Greta and Andrea on Sunday, March 29th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Center Plaza Clubroom, 200 Building, 7th & Denver, Tulsa. Be sure "87 , . . . . . . . . Ned " All that glitters, a visual blitz, entertainers with jitters and inflatable tits! Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights proudly presents the Seventh Annual TOHR Follies, to be held Saturday, April 18th, 1987 at 7:50 p.m. in the Exchange Center 1, formerly the Cabaret Theatre, Expo Square in Tulsa. This year "s show," Fantasy in Red ", will be a star studded evening of festive and simply flawless entertainment. You will see past and present TOHR board members and the noted Tulsa personalities as you’ve never seen them before ( and maybe never again. ) We can "t promise you Mel Gibson, but that won’t stop you from having fun ! Sister Vesta! and her interpreter for the drag impaired have promised to tear away from their prayer vigil over Oral Roberts to make a special apprearance at the show. They will be joined by their prayer partners in crime Bi!lie Joe Lightning and Heidi Ho, just to name a few. Emcees for this years show wilt be none other than the Queens of Comedy, Patty and Tuna Melt and Ma Bel!’s Ernestine. Special guests this year are Amii Dyshea and Reghina. The follies is the largest fundraiser oftheyear for TOHRand we encourage everyone to attend. Ticket prices are as ~i-)Ii®ws: Queen Seating: $12.00 adv., $15.00 door, ~,eserved : $8.00 adv., $10.00 door, General Admission : $6.00 adv., $8.00 door. Advance ticket sales begin April 1" they will be available at the April 7th TOHR meeting, fro~ .......... TOHR P .O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152, or at the Grand Design, 254 West 11th Street, 584 - 1081. Men and women are needed as bartenders and waitresses. No healthcards or permits are required. To volunteer, call Richard at 587 - 5082. For additional information, call Bert at 665 - 5855. and take advantage of this opportunity to personally visit with these women ! FILM~ ~IIO~t/1~I AT ~dltlLLl/h~1~ ~21NBI~IA Both films will be publically shown on Sunday evening, March 29th at the Ofleial Publication of TULSA OKLAIIOMAaNS FOR I-IUM~N RIGHTS P.O.Box 52729 ~ Tulsa,OK 74152 ~ 918/743-GAYS Williams Cinema (Williams Center Forum, Lower Level ) beginning at 8:00 p .m. Included during the evening will be time for comments by the filmmakers, and questions and answers. Ticket cost will be $4.00. You are also invited to an informal wine reception in the Cinema "s lobby after the evening "s films. The reception is hosted by the Tulsa Artist’s Coalition. Magic Empire Media Arts and the Williams Cinema--groups acting as Jim Perry, President ....................... 584 Ken Jotmston, 1st Vice President ........... 592 I)oug Hat, son, 2rid Vice President .......... 743 Carole Brmvn, SecretmT .................... 583 Roy Sears, Treasurer. ...................... 251 Pem~y Humphrey, Member at Large ......... 437 Renny Berry, Member At Large ............. 587 0707 1979 2748 9442 0145 1330 1956 co- sponsors with TOHR for bringing Greta and Andrea (and their films ) to Tulsa. TOH I)oug, Ken, C’arole, Richard. arage Nalle Aprt ll h It’s time to clean out those closets and donate those "" priceless treasures, to the Spring TOHR garage sale. The big event wil! be held on Saturday, Aprl llth from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 4524 East 25th Place. Anyone interested in donating their"junque "to the cause Full Page ....................................... 875.00 I Ialf Page ...................................... 840.00 (2uarlcr I}agc ................................. ’.. 825.00 Business Curd .................................. Classil~d Ads ..... 85 ( For 20 words lhen 10¢ per word ) should contact Richard at 749 - 9828 to make arrangements to drop them off or call any board member for article pick up. Volunteers are also needed to help work at the garage sale on Saturday and to do pricing earlier in the week. So mark your calendars on the llth for a day of wheeling and dealing. 10% discoun~ given for ads run 3 consccu[ivc FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ADVERTISING CALI, ¢~XY BOARI) MEMBER. �There will be a workshop for all Helpline volunteers at the At the March meeting, members voted on a new logo for TOHR. You can see it displayed as part of our new Tuesday evening, April masthead. Our thanks go to design artist Chuck Daves for addition to introducing new Helpline volunteers there will Lecture Room in the Tulsa Central Library- Downtown on 28th from 7:00 to 9:00 pro. in contributing his professional expertise and the design that be a discussion of new procedures and a new Helpline the membership selected. If you know Chuck, extend your manual. Due to increased Io~1 adve~ising of the Helpline is thanks to him also ! it vital that it operate e~cently, so this is a ve~ important meeting and all interested persons are urged to attend. For MCC us also pleased to announce that singer Cris Williamson will perform during the month of May at Tulsa’s more information ~11 Jim Per~ or one of our coordinators : Bert, Alyce or Debbie. Performing Arts Center Chapman Music Hall. Limited seating is available, so phone the church ( 838 - it715 ) now for ticket ’" The ~ormal Hea~" provides you ~th a play that only information. Actors Theatre is unwilling to shy away ~om. ~ast generations have looked to the theatre to speak out on our most impo~ant social and issues and with ~r~ ~amer’s ’" The ~ormal Hea~" Actors Theatre continues in that tradition. The play tells us in human terms about the devistation of AIDS and that the disease of ignorance and insensitivi~ is pre venting us ~om finding a cure. Filled the passion for lif~, the play is a c~ for eduction and understanding. The play runs Hay 15 - 30th, at the ~hoen~ Theatre, 1623 South Hain. Hake rese~ations by ~llin~ 749 - 6~88. ~pecial benefi~ performances for ~hanii on lhe ~undays of ~ay I7th and 2~lh. A ~o~ ~om Daze" Many times people say" I ’v~ tried to ~11 you, but couldn’t get through." So we are glad to share Daze ’ with you personally eve~ Monday evening at 7:30 pm at 905 South Memorial During the evening she will answer your questions and guide you through a" liw" Theatre of Your Mind. A self- determined donation to help defray costs is requested. ~W~EE : A center that encompasses the ~ole--Hind, Body, Spirit. We offer individual and ~roup therapy, massage therapy, hypnosis, stress reduction and weekend retreats. ~ll 665 - 0211 for an appointment. Ha~ Lincoln A.C.S.W.--L.S.W. and Sharon Thoele Licensed Hassage Therapist. MEMBERSHIP A PPLICATION Oklahomans For Human Rights P.O.Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 ~ON QUailinG ~SU~ABLE-- NO DO~ TOW~HOUSE, conveniently near T .U., par~ and tennis cou~s ( ideal for student or professor ). This ener~ efficient 2 bedroom I~A bath unit has lots of extras : fireplace, skylight, fenced patio, mini - blinds, ceiling fans, custom wallpapers, plen~ of closet space, covered parking, and all appliances. 803 South ~[umbia # 106. For information or appointment call ~gX - 1979. ~OO~ 1920"s HO~E 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, formal dining, fireplaces, french doors, central heat and air and hot tub ! NAME Sandra at 584 - 7718 or 583 - 3731, ADDRESS a buddin8 success. CITY STATE ZIP Send the FFD® Secretaries Week Bud Vase. Secrelaries Week starls April 20. PHONE. Just call or visit us today. I am 18 years old or older. ) $12.00 membership fee ( ) a contribution of $ ( ) ( i’ ] 1 am interested in serving as an OHR 1411 SOUTH HARVARD volunteer. Please have someone contact TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74112 744-9249 �AiiI]5 When a person is inIected by a virus, the body’s whik Last w£eR lcaIios asses OH Ho se the ORtaho~na Sta[£ L£SJsla[tn£ ~nally blood c£11s noNnafly be~in to fi~h~ ~im inRt<tk)~~ b) prod~Kti ~ approved a bill requirin8 AIDS prevention 1o be [auf~h[ in substances calked antibodi£s. Ant[bodi£s c<n theeRxe be O[dahot~]a public schools. Stt~de~]ts would be presented with used to [~dkate whcther or not a person as b<:e] inf<cted by the virus, fJs is true [or the viruswhkt catses AIDS, known as i!tV ( H~nan In]munodefiden%’ Virus ). Tlwee tests we~£ developed and Ikensed to detect the p~esence of the l!!Y antibody. The two tests used by most physkians and blood supply cenIe<s are the Elisa and Western Blot. The [hhd test is mostly R)r ~esearch purposes. [echniqt es for AIDS prevention both behveen the 51h ~ 6th a~d 7th &f 81h grades, and again before they graduate from high school. The State Department of [[ealth would provide the hfforn]ation used by die State Depar-[men[ of Education 1o prepare the mateNal and edu~ltofs. Two o[herAlDS - related bills are also in the house, but action had notye[ been taken at press time, Watch the Reporter [br more details. The Elisa is performed its[ and if the [esutts are posiiX, e ( indicting presence of[he HIV antibody ), the Western test is used 1o con~rm. The Western Bto[ [es[ is sensitive [o the presence of [he lilY antibody and iI [he Western Blot test is positive, [he Elisa is usually tun once more Br Inal coni[maIion of posi[ivi~. The~e is hardly a day thai ~oes by [ha[ TOHR is no[ asked abou[ the avatabiliW of anonymous HIV antibody [esIin~ TAsa. Currently [here are [h~ee options thai ate available Sex those ind kdduals who beliew~ they may have been exposed 1o tie vk~s ( I1 takes your body up 1o 90 days 1o develop antibodies 1o [he vkus aIse[ exposure. lest sponsoied by TOMR will be at Metropolitan Communi[y ChuIch, 1625 ~oF[h Maplewood, on FIiday, Apri! ]0[h. The~e will be a dinnei sponsored by the church at 6 pm at a cos[ of $2.00, The [es[inZ will beIin at 7;00 pm. The ( both the EHsa and WesIem Blo[ ) is completely anonymous and [~ee of cha~ie. TOHR cuKenIly plans 1o make [he test available at least once a month a[ area clubs. HIV antibody test anonymously by appointment. ~ames do not become part of the test record, bu~ to olget any fears about confidentiali~,, participants are encouraged to use false name and birthdate if thw wish. Both the glisa and Western Blot are used and there is no cost. To set up an appointment call Bill Vierson at 744 - 1000. ASA, ~, : A local physician has set up an anonymous testing procedure available to anyone by appointment at a cost of $50.00. Currently only the glisa test is being used and if a positive test result is @yen, you are instructed to contact your personal physician. For information call 743 - 7902. ~ewone must be personally involved in the effort to control AIDS. Until there is a vaccine or a cure, it is only through individual’s effoffs that the disease ~n be controlled. If you’d like more information about H1Vtesting, safe sex, or AIDS you mW call the TOHR Helpline at 747 - 5540 daily from 8tol0pm. YOU OUGHT TO BE IN pir-- BasSem BoH~e~ BelieVe " HI%~ I~~e B~ha~ce~e~ S~ " Here "s your chance to wear those Easter bonnets early ( or last year’s bonnet one more time ~ ) Yours could even ~n a prize ~ Sunday evening, April 12th, an Easter Bonnet Benefit for an HIV Immune Enhancement study is being held at Spa~ky’s, ~40 South Feoria, from 7 - 9 p .m. The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of a ’" copin~-sMlls" managemen~ program on the immune wstem fhnctioni~ of H!V antibody-positive persons. (?~mponents of the program being studied include waking rdaxation, imageU, visualizador~, and health eduction, about nutrition, exercise, and saf% sexual practices. The basis fbr the study is the science ’Fwchoneuroimmunology" ( F~I ). FHI is the science of mind and nem, ous system in relation to the immune system. The new science of FN1 draws o ~e most sophisti~ted techniques of psy~holo~,[ >Kabob olo95’ and immunology. FHI researchers have shown that the brain ~n send signals along hexes 1o enhance defenses against infection and pump out chemi~ls that make the body fight more aggressively against disease. And since these pathways ~n be turned on and offby thoughts and emotions, thw sw, it’s no surprise that mental states ~n alter the course of an illness. The $5 cover charge for the benefit will help to fund this potentially signifi~nt study. If the results of the study are signifi~nt, SHA~TI will be making the program available to all HIV - positive individuals. The primag investigator for the study is Hidge glliott, R~. HA, MS. She is assistant Frofessor of the College of ~ursing at Tulsa Universi~ and Director of the Io~1 SHA~TI program. For any more information call Hidge at 592 - 6000 ext. 2929, or 8~5 - 2749. A more detailed description will be available that evening. If the results are signifi~nt, SHA~TI will be making the program available to all HIV-positive individuals. " I ’m a woman finding myself more and more attracted to other women... " The Lesbian / Gay HELPLINE OF T .O .H .R. by ai:~ntment only 943- 5296 -Oklahoma Cily ( Answered By A Friendly Voice From 8- 10 pm 1)ally ) (]hock oul our recorded lncssagc t~n" an ill)dale on lhc Tulsa scene �Help stop the spread of AIDS. Talk. Talk about your fears. Talk about your limits. Talk about what you will do and what you won "t do. Then ~n. Because you are not alone. Any activity that involves the exchange of body fluids may be dangerous. Any activity that weakens the body, such as drug or alcohol abuse, should be avoided. Remeber, If you want information about AIDS or Safe Sex, or if you just want to talk, call us at 747 - 5540 between 8 and 10 pm. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 Photograph courtesy o| Y .O .T .B .I .P., OKC �Last The study of Metaphysics for Gay Men and Lesbians will present Daze" at the Monday, April 6th meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. There will be limited seating available. A love donation of $S.00 will be accepted at the door for persons without prior reservations. Come and spend an enjoyable and fun time with everyone’s favorite psychic ~ Daze! For more information and location, call Johnnie Cronin at 836 - ~Ut00. month TOHR launched a new AIDS Awareness Campaign with the theme : " We’re in this together". The idea was born last year when multi - talented entertainer Rita Moreno autographed a few photos with this message to be auctioned to raise money for our AIDS Education programs. This is an important message for all of us as we face this crisis. Posters, pamplets, and advertisements will carry this theme throughout the year along with information about AIDS and Safe Sex. The Awareness Campaign will culminate with a Benefit Dinner and Auction to be held this fall. We’ve already enlisted the help of several celebrities such as Hal Linden, Mary Tyler The successful TOHR-sponsored aerobics class has ended its first session, and another six- week bi- weekly session has been planned. However, at press time, the location had not been confirmed. For information on this Moore, Loretta Swit, Lynn Redgrave, Lily Tomlin, and Linda Lavin to help us raise funds to support our educational efforts. If you "d like more information or are interested in helping with any part of this campaign please call Jim Perry. new session, call the instructor, Joe Chavez, at 743 - 7604. Interested parties are seeking to form a mixed softball team. Needed are players who want to have fun and be part of a winning team. Also especia!l.y sought are sponsors for the team. Contact organizer Anna and / or coach Gina at 749 - TULSA WEEK~ MAGAZINE The Weekly Voice Of Gay Tulsa 4418(after 6:39pmo) Country -Western recording artist Gus Hardin was reportedly so delighted by the enthusiastic turnout at her early March concert at Sparky’s that she and her band are anxious to return to Tulsa for an encore performance. Proceeds from the benefit concert were donated by the band to Tulsa’s Metropolitan Community Church, Maplewood. The success of Ms. ~623 North Hardin’s performance illustrates again what can be accomplished when diverse elements of our community join together in a cooperative effort. The Only Weekly Gay Publication etween Texas and Kansas C ty HELP U~ Iv~ THI~ YOUR We want to include information about you and the community. Help us to inform others by informing us of Tulsa Week is written, typeset, and printed in Tulsa by Tulsans for Tulsanst. special events, announcements, services to the community, or whatever you feel might be newsworthy items. Notices to be placed in the Calendar of Events, Friendraiser activities, P.O. Box 2405 Tulsa, OK 74101-2405 advertising, etc. need to be received BEFORE APRIL ~t5th. Help us to make your Reporter the best yet Do Yourself.. Sa WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GALLERY 35~2 S PEORIA (918)747-2339 10-6 Mon-Fri �Di~uity / l~ute~’ity of ~sa, ~u~. A support group for gay and lesbian Roman ~tholics and Episcopalians and their friends. ~eets the second Sunday of each month for mass, a pot - luck supper, and a meeting. More lnfo : P .O. Box 394, Tulsa, OK 74101 or call 583 7063. ~r~enc~ ~ : A ~o - day wor~hop designed to assist the pa~icipants to become aware of their experience of life : emotions, ideas, attitudes, beliefs, and relationships. More lnfo: Doug at 743 - 2748 or Roy at 251 - 0145. ~t ~oon~ ~agu~ : The statewide all - gay so,bail league which promotes summer slow - pitch so~ball. Fund raisers and fun events are held throughout the year. More info : 2~27 NW ~3th, Oklahoma Ci~,OK 73~07. Gay ~-~on : A fellowship of people who are dealing with the problem of alcoholism in a loved one. Meets weekly at St. John’s Outpatient O~ce, ~825 E. 21st at 7:30 pm. For more information ~11 the AI - ~on o~ce at 627 - 9~4 or Dave at 749 - 7707. Gay and ~b~an H~lpHne : A 24 hour information line sponsored by TOHR, prodding current information about AIDS, area clubs and bars, counseling and medial referrals, TOHR activities and other topi~ of interest to the gay and lesbian communi~. ~11743 - ~YS or 747 - 5540 for a volunteer counselor be~een 8:00 to ~0:00 pm. Gay ~e~phy~cal ~roup : A group of gay men and lesbian women who explore the world of metaphysi~. Meets on Monday evening at 7:00 pm. For more information ~11 Johnny Cronin at 836 - ~100. HELPL~E: A ci~-wide informational, referral, and counseling line sponsored by the ~mmuni~ Se~ce ~uncil. ~11583 - HELP. HIV ~tre~ ~ana~em~nt Group : Information and suppo~ group for HIV positive persons. Utilizing rel~ation, visualization, nutrition and ~ercise to focus on stress management. Those interested in may call Dr. Beal at 742 - ~6~0 or Midge Elliott at 835 - 2749. ~CC C~I~S LI~E : A24 hour counseling and referral line sponsored by Metropolitan ~mmunity Church. ~11 836 - 2747. ~CC ~p G~oup : Weekly meetings to meet the needs of gay men and lesbian women, sponsored by Metropolitan ~mmuni~ Church. Mee~ Tuesday at 7:30 pm at 1623 N. Maplewood. For more information contact L. Mullendore at 838 - 17~5. Oklahoman~ For Choice: An organization which supports women’s reproductive and basic human rights. For more info ~ite P .O. Box 472272, Tulsa, OK 74147 or ~11 749 - 3733. O .G .C .~. : Oklahoma Gay ~mmuni~ Retreats provides retreat opportunities for gay men and lesbian women across the state. Retreats offer group discussions, quiet times, rel~ation exercises and recreational activities -- focusing on areas of concern to gay men and lesbian women. Retreats are held approximately 5 - 6 times per year. More info : O .G .C .R., P .O. Box 701601, Tulsa, OK 74170 or Kent 592-1979. O.G.P.C. : which Oklahoma provides Gay edu~tiona! Politi~l and ~ucus-an informational organization programs and materials regarding current politi~l issues of concern to gay men and lesbian women in Oklahoma. More info : P .O. Box 904126, Tulsa, OK 74105. P~IDE CO~I~EE A communi~ - based organization responsible for the planning and coordination of Tulsa’s annual Lesbian / Gay Pride Celebration. ~TI : Se~ices include self- help communi~ resource information, individual and group dialoge, and family suppo~. Meets eve~ other Tuesday at 7:00pm, 5147 S. Hazard, Suite ~8!, Tulsa, OK 74135. Phone 749-7898. ~oner Pool ~ague : A billiards league made up of nine area DIGNITY/INTEGRITY CHAMPAGNE POTLUCK BRUNCH AND teams sponsoring games and tournaments in participating clubs in the Tulsa area. Check Io~1 clubs for more info. EASTER EGG HUNT, 1229 South St. Louis. For information call Daphne or Carol at 583 - 7063. ( Bring easter eggs ! ) Tulsa -~!IF_~DAY, APRltL 28th ~HR HELPLINE WOP~NSHOP, 7 pm to 9 pro, Tulsa Central social se~ice agencies created to address lo~l problems faced by Library l~cture Room, 4th and Denver. For additional information, phone the TOHR office 747 - 5540. ~D~ Task Force: A communi~ based organization comprised of health professionals, communi~ organizations and the patient with AIDS and provide for communi~ eduction. For more info write P .O. Box 4330, Tulsa, IK 74159 or ~11 Bill Pierson at 744- 1000. Tulsa City [ Coun~ Health Department : Offers free anonymous HAVE A~ EVENT CO~I~G UP ? LET US K~OW ~Y APRIL 15TH HIV-~tibody testing by appointment. ~11 Bill Pierson at 1000. 744- �� https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1ea15e2b9abca5a5823e28e88389ef52.pdf f1e3efe61e801dd0a57025090c34190b PDF Text Text Volume 7, Number 5 May !987 There are many ways that the AIDS crisis Many of Tulsa’s lesbians are very excited, has effected the nation "s lesbian and gay and with excellent cause! On Friday, May community. 29th the Chapman Music Hall of Tulsa’s One of those ways--with a been an Performing Arts Center will hold an expected about our capacity crowd gathered to greet a ’" living health, and its maintenance. Because TOHR lesbian legend" Cris Williamson, who will be is in concert with Tret Fure. resulting positive effect -- has increased overall awareness committed to promoting a lifestyle of wellness and wholeness for the community, Cris Williamson is a founding mother of the Executive Board has proclaimed Mayto be "women’s music" and has been a major Lesbian/Gay Health Awareness Month. To force in the movement for over that aim, we have put together several pro - gifted singer and song~qriter, Cris has been ~-5 years. A grams and events that we think you will find called a "’ folk hero ’" by some and a "teacher enjoyable, and enlightening and educational. spirit-raiser" by others. One local lesbian has compared Williamson’s appeal Hope to see you there ! and popularity in the women’s community L~I~L~I~ / ~AY ~ALTH F~ to be equal to that of Elvis at the height of his When was the last time you had a health career. checkup ? Do you even have a personal phy - By any measure, Cris is an exceptional sician ( one who knows you are gay or les - talent and a very hot ticket here in Tulsa. bian ? ) For many of us we either get too busy Promoters of the event have received ticket for some simple health - monitoring check - requests from Texas, Kansas, Arkansas and ups, or we find ourselves unable to be fully Missouri for this performance. It is being honest with a physician about our lifesWle. considered a major regional event. ( Continued on Page 2 ) ( Cont. on Page 3 ) TOPIC : 01 T1 L " MASSAGE : when you think of that word, what comes to mind ? For most people it can be a real mixed bay of concepts and / or experiences -ranging all the way from the illicit reputation of" Massage Parlors ", to the sheer ecstacywe have experienced when aching muscles have received attention from a friend or lover. No one can deny that massage is pleasureable, but our society tends to view all caring, physical touching as inevitably erotic. It is a stigma that Massage Therapists are gradually overcoming, to begin to show the healing, therapeutic ( and sometimes amazing ! ) benefits of massage. Not that massage shouldn "t be erotic ! But at our May meeting, Sharon Thoele, Licensed Massage Therapist, will also show us the many other facets of massage . (Assisting her will be David and Toni, pictured. ) Having just returned from massage therapy conferences and workshops in California, Sharon will be sharing with us some of the latest concepts of our " electric "’ body -- its energy centers ; the balancing of the energies of different muscle groups : and bringing those body energies into harmony, to create a balance for better physical, mental and emotional health. "’ It’s the relaxing, yet energizing effects of massage that make it such a wonderful, erotic prelude to lovemaking," says Sharon. " But to assume there aren "t other benefits to massage would be making a mistake. Massage is really about wholistic health. It is about balancing the body "s energy centers--and the sexual organs are only one of those centers. Massage is the removing of energy blocks, and the resulting balance keeps us well. "Disease is exactly that -- ’ dis - ease’. The body is not at ease, and its tensions and stress ultimately can find us being ill, irrational and irritable. Most people don’t realize how inter - connected our physical, mental and emotional ( Continued on Page 2 ) �Here is your opportunity to take care of your health ! As part of Join the TOHR Brunch Bunch again on Sunday, Hay 3rd at 12:30 the observance of May as Health Month ; TOHRwill be sponsoring its p.m. We will be dining at the Duke of Kensington, Kensington first annual TOHR Lesbian / Gay Health Fair on Saturday, May 16th Galleria, 71st& Lewis .’" The Duke "" fea.tures an excellent $2.99 Eggs Benedict Brunch -- with a choice of sausage, ham or seafood eggs from 10 am to 4 pm at Aaronson Auditorium. The Health Fair will feature staffed booths and workshops pro viding information about Theraputic Massage, Aerobics, Nutrition, benedict (along with hash browns). Menu items will also be available. We have a private room reserved for our group. There has Local Physician Referral, Counseling Referral, Mental and Emotional been an average of Health, Spiritual Health, and AIDS information. you join us this time ? 20- 30 attend each month "s brunch. Won "t Also featured will be a new computer - analyzed program to check blood pressure and cholesterol levels : helping participants assess their personal health habits and find ways to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Any indi~duai wishing to have a booth, or wanting to help The next session of aerobics classes begins in May. However, as of with the Health Fair or the HW testing may call Jim Perry at press time, the location of this new sLx - week session had not been 584 - 0707. confirmed, nor had the starting date. Classes have been held Wednesday evenings, but the instructor, Joe Chavez, is hoping to make this new session a twice - a - week offering. For information on In conjunction with the Health Fair, anonymous HlV-antibody the class, call Joe at 743 - 7604. testing will be offered at 2:00 pm. There is no charge for the testing, and it is completely confidential. something you were mentally and emotionally having to deal with was suddenly removed. You will remember how it almost literally felt like a load off your shoulders. That is how the mental and emotional in Oklahoma’s public schools. The bill has gone through several changes since its original version including new language requiring ~n affect the physi~l body,’" "’ Well, if you have some method ( such as massage ) bywhich you ~n remove that build - up ~om the body, you ~11 find thatyour body not only feels better ( and s~ys healthy ) but you will also find yourself handling mental and emotional stress better [ ’" "" Western societies are just discovering what has been known in Oriental and ~stern health philosophies for thousands of years. 1 not only work with traditional massage, but also" Touch for Health "’ and Acu- pressure: both of which incorporate ancient massage healing methods that are in some ~ses bringing’ miraculous ’ non medially treated results. Healing by the" laying on of hands ’ is not that students be taught that engaging in homosexual activity is " known to be primarily responsible for contact with the AIDS virus. ’" The bill has also been amended to lift the mandate on an AIDS education program for fifth and sixth graders, making it opt!onal for school districts to teach AIDS prevention in those grades. Under the revised version, the materials and discussion in class must be limited to AIDS prevention, relying heavily on the promotion of abstinence. Rep. Vickie White, D - Norman, said : "this language was added to calm fears that the AIDS program would be used as a way to introduce sex education in the public schools...’" The amended verson passed by a vote of 68 - 28 and returned to the just a fabri~tion of ce~ain healers and evangelis~. ’" ’ The Tulsa World reported recently that the Oklahoma State House easily approved a revised version of a bill mandating AIDS education " In the larger gay communities across the count~, massage therapists are "laying on hands’ and are doing some wonder~l things with persons with AIDS / ARC. You ~n see how someone who Senate where it easily passed by a 30 - 15 margin. It is important to let your elected officials in Oklahoma City know how you feel about this and other related legislation, has an imbalanced immune system would find their WHOLE BEING benefiting from bringing the body’s electri~l energies into balance, and relieving it ~om stress. I am hoping to be able to organize a Official Put)lication of similar volunteer massage therapy program for Io~1 PWA ’s. ~d I TULSA OKLAHOM±UNS FOR tIU~L~N RIGHTS am ve~ excited about sharing some of these concepts and tech ~ P.O.Box 52729 O Tulsa,OK 74152 O 918/743-GAYS niques with eve~one at TOHR. "’ ~me and join us Tuesday evening, May 5th ~ Sharon, David and Toni will be providing what promises to be a stimulating and Jim Pero.’, President ....................... 584 - 0707 Ken Jolmston, 1st Vice President ........... 592 1979 in Doug Hartson, 2nd Vice President .......... 743 2748 ~ronson Auditorium, Central Libra,, 4th and Denver, do~to~ Carole Brown, SecretaW. ................... 583 9~2 Tulsa. Sharon will be speaking following the sho~ business session Roy Sears, Trcasm~r ....................... 251 0145 and refreshment break. Plan to attend ! Nearly 100 people enjoyed Pe~y Humplwey, Member a Large ......... 437 1330 hearing Craig ~vey speak at our April meeting ! Rely Be~’, Member At Large ............. 587 1956 enlightening program. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm ~W~L~E~ ST~F : ~ug H., Ken J., ~role B., Jim P., ~chard H., TomN.,KenH., The GAYLY Oklahoman TedA. ~~~G ~TE~ : ~11 Page .......................................... $95.00 Half Page .......................................... $45.00 Quarter Page ...................................... $30.00 Business Ord ..................................... $20.00 Chuck Breckenridge Classifeds .......... $8 ( For 20 words, then 10¢. per word ) Advertising Department Insert Charge ( ~th Supplied ~pies ) .............. $50.00 10% ~pesetting charge applies to ads not ~mera ready. P.O. Box 60930 Oklahoma City, OK 73146 OKC (405) 528-0800 Tulsa (918) 599-9380 10% discount given for ads run 3 consecutive months. ~L C~OLE BROWN ~ ADVERTISING INFO~AT~O~ ( OR ~Y OTHER BO~D ~E~BE~ ) �that we are a vi~51e alternative, wllich is what we set out to be. " Williamson wili be joined in Tulsa by another well established women’s artist: Tret Fure. Tret is a prominent pop/rock perWitliamson’s 1975 album " The Changer And The Changed" f~)rmer and an exceptional engineer and producer. She is currently is considered a classic and has sold over 175,000 copies to date. In on a 50 city tour to promote her new album " Edges Of The Heart ". total, Cris has sold an estimated million copies of her albums ( now Tret has become a seasoned touter, having traveled extensively and totaling 11 ). opened for major acts including the J, Geils Band, Yes and Poco. Olivia Record "s lOth anniversary was celebrated in 1982 by two The contributions that these h,vo women have made to the by Homosexual lifestyle are sweeping. Their talents, performances and Williamson and Olivia co - founder Meg Christian. The result was a recordings have helped to give our communit3, a nation-wide major- selling double album. The landmark anniversaIT is also a ’" musical voice "’. standing room source of pride only concerts at Carnegie for Williams "’We have Hall, co-headed lasted beyond a lot of people’s hopes and dreams that we would, "" she says " It means SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE BY For more information and tickets call A& O Enterprises in Tulsa at 245 - 5880. �Hey Ladies ( and Gents ! ) You are invited to Pretty I~)y Floyd "s first The successful retreat held in March, " Metaphysics of Inner annual fz!ndraiser / friendraiser / Campout / Picnic on May 9th and Guidance "’, is being re - offered June 13 - 14th, and all of those who 10th ( from ~10 am Sat. - 4 pm Sun. ) Cosmos Productions is having a were unable to attend in March Will want to be sure to register ! This campout featuring live entertainment by Tulsa’s own Pretty Boy particular retreat program Floyd, the techniques for each person to get in touch with their inner guidance. community. "’ Profits Will be donated to the Tulsa AIDS Task Force. Everyone has a voice within them -- "’ intuition " -- that guides them. Everyone is encouraged to come join the fun- for the day or How do we get in touch with it ? Come to the retreat and find out ! an all -women band "of the community, for for the weekend. Requested donation is $5 per person when you pre pay, or $7 at the gate. For more info and directions call Cosmos Productions at 445 - 0383 or 584 - 7229 or Ken at 592 - 1979. is an exploration of the tools and Facilitator for the bulk of the retreat Will be Paxton Robey, psychic counselor and "" channelor ’". This "’ Metaphysics of Inner Guidance" Retreat is being held at Camp Redlands, west ofStillwater. The retreat will begin at 10:30 on Saturday, June 13th, and end at approximately ]_:00 pm on Sunday. Registration Fee includes meals and lodging. These retreats are being made available at cost (so it is very helpful to lmow how Patty and Tuna return to Tulsa ailer hosting TOi-IR’s Follies to do the same for an HIP-Stress Management benefit at Sparky’s on Tuesday, May thne, but ~2th. Complete details were not available at press more information concerning the benefit Wil! be be avoided ). Advance registrations are $35 per person until June 6th, $40 thereaJter. Registrations may be mailed to O .G .C.R., P.O. Box Tulsa, OK announced at the TOHR Meeting on the 5th. And as of last month the HIV Positive group that had been conducting a two - month long study program is now open to anyone who is HIV Positive. The group meets.every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 pm in the lower level lounge of Chapman Hall at T .U, For more 701601, 74170. For more information or to be included on the mailing list, call Ken at 592 - ]979 or Doug at 918 / 335 - 2749 ( Bartlesville ) or talk to them at the May 5th TOHR meeting. ( A July " intensive "’ for past Retreatants is currently being planned. An update on this will appear in the June TOHR Reporter. ) Ac r’a T ea re / information call Midge at 835 - 2749. Sooner L ague Off The new First Sooner Sol~ball League is off and running ! They have raised nearly many people to plan for so that over - expenditure of food, etc., can $1,400 from two benefits, which was enough for registration. The league at this time consists of three Tulsa teams ( 2 men "s & ~ women "s ) and four Oklahoma City teams ( 2 men’s & 2 women "s ) Play will begin in June so now is the time to sign up your ballelub. If interested in registering or for more information con ,tact John at 495 - 1759. "The Normal Heart" is Larry Kramer’s award winning and a°itically acclaimed play that dramatically speaks in human terms about the disease of AIDS : and the ignorance and insensitivity that must be overcome along with the disease. Tulsa "s gay and lesbian community has the special opportunity to see this first - rate drama, and at the same time help SHANTI. The play runs May 15th - 30th at the Phoenix Theatre, TOHN For resen’ations call for SHAI’~ITI will be Sunday. l~ay The first quarter of 1987 has been characterized by a great deal of 1623 S. Main. 749 - 6488. S0ecial beneti*, performances 17th and 2~th, with a champagne reception following these two special presentations. activity and growth for TOHR, a part of which is reflected in our first quarter financial statement for ~987. For the three month period ending March 31st, TOHR’s total revenue was $950.47 made up tf Nero Could " Fiddle ’" While Rome Burned : primarily of mernbership dues and contributions, Our expenses for the same period were $4,502.31. The ],st quarter of the year has traditionally been, for TOHR, a period where expenses are greater than income. Our largest quarterly expense involves the publication and distribution of the TOHR Reporter, which accounts for 49.2% of our total to date. Office expenses, such as rent and telephone, account for 24.7% and the Helpline and AI DS information account for ~4.8% of our current totals. The percentages will fluctuate throughout the year as community needs are met and activities are ¯ accomplished. The detailed financial statement will be available to members at the May meeting. 943-5296 -Oklahoma City Can Certainly Strike Up A Ne~v Tune ��TOHR has been contacted to inlbrm the Executive Board and our readers that the Human Rights Section of the City of Tulsa wilt be publishing and distributing its first newsletter on May Although the City of Tutsa has decreased this 4, 1987. office from TOHR wffi join with hundreds of lesbian and gay organizations a across " Department "to a" Section ", there is still a commitment within the office to disseminate human rights information to the community. In country on in celebration Monday, June of eighteen years 22nd. of pride During the week-long celebration, commemorating the Stonewall riots of 1969 which gave contacting TOHR, they are in hopes of bringing to light some of the birth to the gay/lesbian rights movement. The Tulsa Pride Committee is coordinating the bar functions for the week and concerns of Tulsa "s gay and lesbian community. Their first news letter should have a story about AID5 - related discrimination. They ptanning a huge free picnic at Mohawk Park. TOHR will sponsor would like to include TOHR readers on their mailing list. Ifyou would two major events: Jeff Levi, Executive Director of the National like to receive their newsletters, please send your name, address Lesbian and Gay Task Force will be our first guest speaker. TOHRwill and zip code to : Human Rights Section of the City of Tulsa, 200 Civic Center, Room 208, Tulsa, Oklahoma the beginning also ~4103. If you have any sponsor a Romanovsky and suggestions for their newsletter articles please contact K_aren Cook at combined performance Phillips and of singer/songwriters the multi- talented Lynn Lavner in concert. There will be several events planned within and for the 592 - 7818. community to demonstrate this year’s national pride theme: " Proud, Strong, United "’. Watch the Reporter for all the details. ~AB!BIE CE~TE~ : A center that encompasses the Whole -- Mind, Body, Spirit. We offer Individual and Group Therapy, Massage The Spring TOHR Garage Sale turned out to be a great success ! A big thanks goes out to all those who donated their time and pp ’ tm . ry ’ , .... - . . . "junque "" to the cause. Everyone "s efforts paid offas the sales tallied and Sharon Thoele, Licensed Massage Therapist. / /~ more than $320 dollars ! HOI~OPUPPIBS : We are looking for good homes where we will be free to express our feelings ! Half registered Airdale puppies ( 2 gay males, ~ lesbian ) seek permanent loving residences, We are free, come complete with a large bag of" Puppy Chow ", and are ready to travel ! Call 585 - 1774 and talk to Alyce or Paul. ~ TOHR’s 1987 Follies has come and gone with the Easter Bunny, and he certainly did leave TOHR a nice "" nest - egg". Treasurer Roy says that after the glitter settles we should be adding $2300.00 to .EOBIDOI~iI~ilUI~ : Non - qualifying assumable FHA Ioan , lqw down, our general fund ! A great big thanks goes out to Butt, Shah, Richard, reasonable payments. Ideal fo~ one o~r a ’" cozy two - some "". 803 and the rest of the planning committee, and an equally large "’ kudo "’ South C~lumbia # 106 ( near TU ). To see call Ken at 592 - ~979. to all of the fine entertainers and bar volunteers. See you next year ! For All You Bulls Born Under The : Your Choice One Complimentary Beverage Of Your Choice ! ( Date Of Birth Only, Please ! ) �There has been some confusion within the community about the Confidential AIDS Testing Service ( CATS t in now ofl~rin~ con - responsibilities and relationships between the various organizations fidential AIDS testing and counseling through the Tulsa Infectious that a~e working specifi~ly in the area of AIDS in Tulsa. In an attempt Disease Clinic, 1145 South UticaA~e,, Suite 708, South Hillcrest to clari~ the situation we wanted to pass on the following inform - Physicians Building. To remain anonymous you must use an alias ation about these hard - working, dedi~ted organizations : ( so long as you remember what name you used when you pick up T~L~A ~D~ T~ FOR~ ; your resul~. ) The blood samples would first go through the ELISA TATF ~s a communi~, based organization, comprised of a wide and diverse group of individuals, organizations, and social se~ice agencies, designed to respond to the many areas of the AIDS crisis in Tulsa. TATF’s primal, effbrts have been in raising the necessaD, f~nds to secure a house for AIDS patients, Once purchased, the test. A positive test result would call for a second, confirming ELISA and then a Western Blot test, Three positive tests would have to occur before you are considered HIV- positive ( having been exposed to the virus ). The cost of the pre - and post - test counseling sessions and the test is $55. For an appointment you mW call U DATE maintenance and operations of this house would be contracted to the appropriate se~ices. Additionally, TATF is involved in comunity eduction and se~es as a clearinghouse for the exchange of in [~rmation be~een those ind ividuals, organizations and agencies. 583 - 6282. As of March 31,1987, the cumulative total number of AIDS cases nationally was 33,138 with 19,192 deaths ( 58% ). In the state of Oklahoma there have been 111 reported cases with 63 deaths This group is an " arm ’" of the TATF, made Up primarily of bar owners, ba~enders, and other concerned individuals who are ( 56% }. The national mean age is 36 and the mean survival rate from the date of diagnonis is tess than 5 months. committed to raising the necessa~T funds to provide incidental help and sere, ices (such as medication or expensive treatments) to patients with AIDS. This is definitely a group who has put their concern into action, usua!ly in the f~rm of chili suppe~ > " It ’m a woman finding myself barbecues, more and more a[tracted and other sociat event Rmdraisers. to other wome~, o o " Lesbian/Gay Designed to provide counseling and self- help support se~ices, Shanti currently sponsors groups which meet on a regular basis for IIIV- positive persons, AIDS and ARC patients, and their fatuities. HELPLINE OF T .O .H .R. = @Ag Although Shanti initially was slated to staff the TATF ~esidence Ibr AIDS patients, manpower and budgetaw consider~,~ions ~used them to fbcus their attentions elsewhere for the time being. Their " PSST ... "" Program ( Practice Safe Sex Together ) is a part of their program to encourage responsible sexual behavior and prevention ( .\nswcrcd By A Friendly Voice From 8 - 10 pm I)aily ) (~hcc.l< oul our recorded illCS,q[t~c t~)i" [111 updmc on the Tulsa scene of the spread of AIDS. This is an informational organization formed to assist HIV positive persons to obtain the latest information on drugs, treatmenLs and therapies, both conventional and unconventional (underground) [br the treatment of HIV and related illnesses. OP[ is listed with and or corresponds with several informational organizations across the TWM Tulsa IVeek~" Magazine countD,, and keeps extensive files on HIV information. It is the Con*at*lack a* *he address or phone li~*ed below for opinion of those involved with OPI that evewone is entitled to make placing Di*piay Adverg~slng, News, Calendar X,eros, an informed personal decision about HIV and preferred treatment. OPI was recently vew instrumental in convincing a local Tulsa pharmacy to begin to accept and fill physician "s prescriptions for P.O. BOX 2405 Ribavirin to be administered orally. For more information on the drug Ribavirin, or other questions concerning existing or new HIV treatments contact Dave at 496 - 1777. Jack Field PW Office H .... 10am-6pm Moo-Fri �Digni[3’ / [utegrifL3¢ of Tulsa, [nc. A support group for gay and lesbian Roman ~tholics and Episcopalians and their friends. Neets the second Sunday of each month for mass, a pot - luck supper, and a meeting. More lnfo : P.O. Box 394,Tulsa, OK 74101 or~11583 7063. ~p~ri~nce ~n~ : A ~o - day workshop designed to assist the participants 1o become aware of their experience of life : emotions, ideas, attitudes, beliefs, and relationships. More lnfo: Doug at 743 - 2748 or Roy at 25~ - 0~45. ~st ~oon~r ~agu~ : The statewide all - gay so~ball league which promotes summer slow - pitch so~ball. Fund raisers and ~n events are held throughout the year. More info : 2127 NW 13th, Oklahoma Ci~, OK 73107. Gay ~- ~on : A fellowship of people who are dealing ~th the problem of alcoholism in a loved one. Meets weekly at St. John "s Outpatient O~ce, 1825 E. 21st at 7:30 pm. For more information ~11 the AI - ~on o~ce at 627 - 9114 or Dave at 749 - 7707. Gay and ~sbian H~lplln~ : A 24 hour information line sponsored by TOHR, providing current information about AIDS, area clubs and bars, counseling and medi~l referrals, TOHR activities and other topi~ of interest to the gay and lesbian communi~. ~11743 - ~YS or 747 - 5540 for a volunteer counselor be~een 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Gay ~e~physical 6roap : A group of gay men and lesbian women who explore the world of metaphysi~. Meets on Monday even ~g at 7:00 pm. For more information ~11 Johnny Cronin at 836 - 1~00. HELPLI~E: A ci~-wide informational, referral, and counseling line sponsored by the ~mmuni~, Se~ice ~uncil. ~11583 - HELP. H~V Stress ~ana9ement Group : Information and support group for HIV positive persons. Utilizing rel~ation, visualization, nutrition and exercise to focus on stress management. Those interested may call Dr. Beal at 742 - 1610 or Midge Elliott at 835 - 2749. ~CC C~S[S LI~E : A 24 hour counseling and referral line sponsored by Metropolitan ~mmuni~ Church. ~11 836 - 2747. ~CC ~p Group : Weekly meetings to meet the needs of gay men and lesbian women, sponsored by Metropolitan Communi~ Church. Mee~ Tuesday at 7:30 pm at 1623 N. Maplewood. For more information contact L. Mullendore at 838 - 17~5. Oklahomans For Choice: An organization which women "s reproductive and basic human rights. supports For more info ~ite P.O.Box 472272,Tulsa,OK 74~47 or~ll 749-3733. O .G .C .R. : Oklahoma Gay ~mmuni~ Retreats provides retreat oppo~unities for gay men and lesbian women across the s~te. Retreats offer group discussions, quiet times, rel~ation exercises and recreational activities - focusing on areas of concern to gay men and lesbian women. Retreats are held approximately 5 - 6 times per year. More info : O.G.C.R., P.O. Box 70160] ,Tulsa, OK 74~70or Ken at 592 - 1979. O.G .P.C. : which Oklahoma provides Gay edu~tional Politi~l and ~ucus--an informational organization programs and materials regarding current politi~l issues of concern to gay men and lesbian women in Oklahoma. More info : P.O. Box 904126, Tulsa, OK 74105. P~DE CO~I~EE A communi~ - based organization responsible for the planning and coordination of Tulsa’s annual Lesbian/Gay Pride Celebration. S~T! : Se~ices include self- help communi~ resource information, individual and group dialogue, and family suppo~. Meets eve~ other Tuesday at 7:00pro, 5147 S. Hazard, Suite ]8], Tulsa, OK 74~35. Phone 749 - 7898. ~oner Pool ~a9ue : A billiards league made up of nine area teams sponsoring games and tournaments in participating clubs in the Tulsa area. Check Io~! clubs for more info. Tulsa ~DS Task Force: A communi~ based organization comprised of health professionals, communi~ organizations and social se~ice agencies created to address local problems faced by the patient with AIDS and provide for communi~ eduction. For more info ~ite P .O. Box 4330, Tulsa, OK 74159 or ~11 Bill Pierson at 744- 1000. Tulsa ~i~ / ~o~n@ H~alth ~partm~nt : Offers free anonymous HIV-Antibody testing by appointment. ~11 Bill Pierson at 1000. 744- �You "ve faced a tough choice: to be safe or unsafe. You "ve l~robably made the right choice. Most gay men have. But it’s not a choice you make just once. Some of us make the decisions and then start making exceptions. AIDS leaves no room for exceptions. ~a~ s~ffety means ~af~ ~ ~~ ~ That means ~lking a~ut it ~th your pa~ner, being creative ~th condoms, and making a ~mmitment ~o yourself. Please keep making the right choice, remember : TOHR ~D~ ~w~en~ ~mp~gn If you want information about AIDS and Safe Sex, or if you just want to talk, call us at 747 - 5540. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. T~a Ol~lahomans For ~luman l~ghlE~ P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74:~52 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/64ea6b17cf1f47b4123693e3c4ca8aeb.pdf b2791e64ce3888de6290ddb113f69322 PDF Text Text Tulsa’s celebration of Gay [’ride in Jeff Levi, Executive Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will 1987 will be the usual festive affair it has come to be known for ! This year’s [’ride address a special TOHR Gay Pride Week Meeting on Monday, June 22nd at 7:00 Week wilt be celebrated from June 19th pro, to be held in Emerson Hall at All to 28th at many locations throughout Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 South the city. Peoria. This will be TOHR’s first major We have eve:~lt during the week long celebration of included comprehensive Gay and Lesbian Pride in Tulsa. in guide this issue a the events to planned for Tulsa’s celebration, and Jeff is the chief spokesperson for the other nation’s oldest gay and lesbian civil related information in this month’s Reporter on pages 8 and 9. rights advocacy organization. He over sees lobbying, education, and corn- JEFF LEV~ munty organizing efforts related to the Pride Raney Committee and civil rights concerns of gay and lesbian member Americans very hard all from AIDS to anti-gay/ TOHR Carole chairman Executive Brown Glen Board have worked month long to contact He also represents key community members to compile the gay and lesbian community to Con - this special edition newsletter ,and have gress, the federal bureaucracy, state Continued on Page 4 finalized by press time. lesbian violence. included every event that could be Friday, June 26th, TOHR will present the music and ght You "d Be Taller !, was released in October 1984 and has comedy of three of America’s most talented gay and lesbian sold over 5,000 copies. Their second album, Trouble In singers and songwriters, Ron Romanovsky, Paul Phillips and Paradise, is already garnering commercial success and Lynn Lavner in their Oklahoma premier of their" Leather and critical acclaim. They were recently awarded two Cable Car Lace" Concert to be held at All Soul "s Unitarian Church, Awards in San l~ancisco for " Outstanding Cabaret Perfor- 2952 South Peoria, at 7:00 p .m. mance ’" and ’" Outstanding Recording Artists "". Romanovsky and Phillips Lynn Lavner’s cabaret act have attracted thousands of might well be described as devoted fans nationwide with ~unconventional. The songs their and and humor are drawn, she affirming performances. By says, " from my own exper - singing about their lives as iences gay men with unprecedented honesty and an outragious handed, Jewish lesbian from New York.’" In only three sense of humor, they have years on the cabaret, Lynn entertaining as a short, left- carved a unique niche for has taken her original brand themselves in the alternative of music and comedy to all music industry. Without the major cities in the United aspiring to comedy States, bowling over aud- team, they developed be a nevertheless a reputation iences and critics alike. While her act is mostly gay in among audiences for their content, her appearance is witty lyrics about the joys and aimed at a playful parody of absurdities stereotypes and her material of being gay. Their debut album, l Thou - Continued on Pa 4 �Johnny Greene, a nationally known free - lance writer, will be the featured speaker at the TOHR monthly membership meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 1987. Many will remember meeting and hearing Mr. Greene at the TOHR meeting in Nov. 1985 when he spoke about AIDS discrimination, the gay and lesbian rights movement, and our place in the historic fight for liberty and freedom. Mr. Greene was fired from an editing job with McDermott International, Inc. in New Orleans after he wrote an article in People magazine about his own "pre - AIDS "f symptoms. As a free - lance writer, Greene has covered stories ranging from civil rights to the Moral Majority for such magazines as Psychology Today, Playboy, The New Republic and Harper’s where he was a contributiong editor for several years. Appearing on several national television programs such as Face the Nation (CBS) and through his writing, he has done a great deal to bring gay and lesbian issues and concerns to the general public. Please join us as we welcome’Johnny Greene back to Tulsa at the Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library, 4th and Denver, downtown Tulsa. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. Plan to attend ! TOHR meetings are free, fi-m, informative and open to all. See you there ! oo O o Official Publication of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUM:~N RIGttTS P.O.Box 52729 ~ Tulsa,OK 74152 ~ 918/743-GAYS Special Orders Accepted LUi~ 48 Hours Not~c~ Jim Pew, President ....................... 584 - 0707 Ken Jotmston, 1st Vice President ........... 592 - 1979 Doug Hartson, 2nd Vice President .......... 743 - 2748 Carole Brown, Secrcta~’. ................... 583 - 92142 Roy Sears, Treasurer ....................... 251 - 0145 Pem~y Humpt~ey, Member at Large ......... 437 - 1330 Re,my Be~,, Member At Large ............. 587 - 1956 ~ug H., Ken J., ~role B., Jim P., ~chard H., Tom N.,KenH., TedA. 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During June, though, it "11 be the Tulsa members who ’11 be doing the driving, and in turn they ~n expect to paAicipate in a weekend filled with the unique ente~inment and scenic pleasures that the Tahtequah- Illinois ~ver Io~le has to offer. Those ~shing to get a head start on the weekend are planning to drive down to ~rowhead ~mpgrounds on ~iday evening, June 12th, for an overnight ~mpout. ~mpers wil! need to bring their o~ supplies, bedding, meal prep arations, and so foAh. On Saturday a~ernoon, a ~¢o - hour float trip on the Illinois ~ver has been ten~tively scheduled to begin around one o "clock. Depending on group consensus, a second float trip may be organized for 1:00 pm Sunday as well, On Saturday evening, participants will have an oppoAuni~ to a~end an outdoor musi~l program presented by the River Ci~" Players. Tickets for the musi~l performance should be rese~ed in advance, before June 8th, by telephoning Ga~ in Tahlequah at the number given below. Sunday morning at 10:30, the group will gather for worship SPE~:iAL ~JEST APP~A~A~C~ se~ices at St. Basil "s Episcopal Church in Tahlequah. St. Basil’s will also be the site for Digni~/lntegriW’s regular monthly meeting at 5 o ’clock that evening. Father ~nston Kom St. Basil’s will sere the Eucharist. Following the meeting, it "s anticipated that plans will be discussed for the group to dine out together before heading home. Plans for the weekend have been le~ somewhat unstruc tured in order to provide eve~one with a chance to provide input into activities, and to enable each participant to do what he or she finds most enjoyable. You are in, ted to come atong and join in the fun, and to remain for as much or as little of the weekend as you wish ~ To get in on this Tahlequah- Illinois River weekend getaway, give ~rol a ~1! at 583- 7063, or phone Ga~ in Tahlequah at 456 - 3435. They "11 fill you in on how to link up with the rest of the group ~ CLEAR ARTISTIC SOUND N~IXING 583 - 835? PR Rental @ Consultation @ Recording �and local governments, and other interest and advocacy groups. Jeff has made extensive media is universally appreciated by anyone with an open sense of appearances, humor. "l’m trying first of all to entertain ’" she says. especially in the areas of AIDS funding and civil rights issues, " Second, I want to raise an awareness in people "s minds of and has done a great deal to raise the visibility of gay and the state of gay life today, to show the ways in which we are lesbian concerns to the non - gay public. similar and the ways we are different. And third, I "m trying to Prior to working for NGLTF, Jeff held a series of editorial pay off a 1983 Honda Accord." The quick - witted Lavner, and political positions in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Wash - who sings such tunes as "’ l’d Rather Be Cute "and ’" I Want To ington. He is uniquely qualified to represent us in Washington Be The First Dyke On Dynasty ’" performs in black leather D .C. This is his first trip to Tulsa -- help us welcome him to a ( so you can guess who "s wearing the lace ! ) lesbian and gay community that is " PROUD, STRONG, Together, these three provide an evening of entertainment UNITED. "" This special Pride Week meeting is free, markyour that will affirm this year’s Pride Theme of ’" Proud, Strong, calendar.., and bring a friend ! ! United. "’ These artists" works have been acclaimed nation - Ne rea wide, and TOHR is thrilled to bring them to Tulsa to help us celebrate Pride Week ’87. Tickets for the performance are only $5.00 and will be available at the TOHR June Meeting or by calling the TOHR Helpline at 747- 5540. As reported in last month’s TOHR Reporter, the "Metaphysics of Inner Guidance "’ Retreat will be held at Camp Redlands, west of Stillwater, on Saturday, June 13th Just in case you haven "t noticed yet, we’d like to point out thru Sunday, June 14th. This pr.ogram is an exploration of the tools and techniques one can use to get in touch with their that THIS IS THE BIGGEST AND BEST Reporter we "ve inner guidance. Advance registrations are $35 per person outreach, and we can only afford to do so much on our ever published! The TOHR Reporter is a very expensive until June 6th, $40 thereafter. Registrations may be mailed own. The only way such a large issue was possible was to O .G .C .R., P .O. Box 701601, Tulsa, OK 74-1.70 or you through the generosity of the many advertisers who joined may call Ken at 335-2749 (in with us this month to put out the word for Gay Pride Week ! Bartlesville ) -- or talk to them at the June 2nd TOHR meeting We hope that you will continue to support our advertisers and let them know how much they are appreciated ! 592-1979 or Doug at for more information. FOR MEN & WOMEN It is ~,~ur wish lo offer yon somelhing ver:, special in Mexican s~yle f~x~d, the unique coisine of San Anlonio at its finesL Creating the wonderflfl flavors of the river walk restaurants requires using the best in fresh ingredients like peppers and spices fresh from lhe Rio Grande Valley. h means nn shorl culs on the sauces. It means making everyIhing from scratch, like the hand made tamales choked in the shucks the traditional way It simply mmns goi.ng the extra yard on ever0 menu item. For us it’s a laNar of love and we t~ink the results are ceriainly worth it. We hope you will agree and return often. Mary Ann Parks ( R.N.)" In Christopher Place at 41st and Sheridan ¯ 663-1717 Hours: 11 :{R) A.M. to 10:00 P.M. " Monday through Saturday Hair Removal & Skin 1635 East 15th Tulsa, OK 74120 918 / 583- 4050 Located In Nails & Tales Building �will be in concert at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available at the PAC box office, or by calling A ~ O Enterprises at 245 - 5880. Cris ~Villiamson has been a major force in the women’s music movement for over 15 years. No lesbian’s record collection is complete without her bestseller "’ The Changer And The Changed "’. Cris is an exceptional talent and having her in Tulsa is a major achievement : many others have tried unsuccessfully to bring gay entertainment of this magnitude to Tulsa. This concert should be a "must "’ on everyone’s list of experiences for 1987 ! - o ence oject In detailed testimony before Congress, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force sharply criticized the lack of federal response by the U .S. Justice Department to the alarming incidence of anti ~ gay/lesbian violence. Anti - Violence Project Director Kevin Berri!l urged members of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and State to make violence against gay people a priority in fiscal 1988. "" In some communities there are indications that anti gay violence is increasing," Berrill told the subcommittee. "Among groups reporting such violence to NGLTF in 1986, 37% noted that anti - gay violence in their areas was more frequent in 1986 than in 1985. Jeff Levi, Executive Director of NGLTF will address this and other issues in Tulsa on KTUL Channel I "s Jilda Unruh Show On Friday, May 29th at the Chapman Music Hall of Tulsa "s on Tuesday, June 23rd at 11:30 pro. The program is live Performing Arts Center, a major gay event will take place with a studio audience, lfyou "d like information about being Women’s music legend Cris Williamson, ~nd Tret Fure in the audience for this show please call 445 - 9300. �Friendly voices are needed to spend two hours each month answering TOHR’s Helpline. This important community TheTulsa Pride Committee is happy to announce that the outreach operates from 8 till 10 each evening, and is a great 1987 Gay Pride Celebration Picnic will be entirely free this year place for members of our community to volunteer who thanks to the generousity of six Tulsa underwriters. can "t be "out" in public. 1515, Golden Eagle Distributing Company, Major Affairs, Our next orientation and training session will be Thursday, l~enegades, Tool Box Too and Underground wil! pick up the June 4th tab for the five hour community picnic which is scheduled for will familiarize you with our procedures at the training session fi’om 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the TOHR office. We 12:00 to 6:00 on Sunday, June 28th at Mohawk Park. and schedule you to workwith an experienced volunteer your The committee felt that the approximately $1,200.00 cost first few times on line. The job is relatively simple, provides of the picnic ; and the current economic climiate in Tulsa, you a chance to become updated on all of the community "s coupled with important ongoing political and health assoc - happenings, and give you a chance to be there in case iated fund drives would place an added hardship on the someone needs you ! Call Alyce at 585 - 1774 or Jim at 584 - community should donations or ticket sales be attempted 0707, or sign up at the meeting to volunteer. this year. As in the past, detailed planning and logistics will be handled by the Pride Committee. Members of organizations in the community will help with the cooking and serving of food and beverages and supervising the games and enter tainment. The Tulsa Pride Committee wishes to thank the generous individuals responsible COMMUNITY GAY PRIDE PICNIC !" for the 1987 FREE The Japanese immigration Cabinet has approved authorities to a bil! allowing bar foreigners suspected, of carrying the AIDS virus from entering the country. The bill, Japan’s first relating to AIDS requires doctors to report all AIDS cases to local governments and bans the "’ acts of spreading "" the disease. Japan has 36 cases of AIDS diagnosed to date. The master- minds of Tulsa’s greatest gay bar legends: Spa y s And Zippers, have come together to bring Tulsa a major party innovation: �As members of the lesbian and gay movement, we too are affected by rising racism and sexism which oppresses people A call is going out for TOHR volunteers to work as of color and women ; thereby the liberation of lesbians and Ba~enders and Waiters at this year "s " Black and ~ite " on gays is intricately linked to the struggles against racism, Saturday, ~une 20th. sexism and anti - semitism. We realize that ’" none of us will to be free until we all are free. "We therefore call upon all of our contribute money to TOH~ in exchange for ’our volunteer sisters and brothers to actively confront racism on all levels The sponsors of this annual event have offered manpower, so those who help will ~et to s~ an exciting affair both within our movement, and in the larger society. We first hand, and raise funds for TOHH at the same time ! ~ll demand an end to racist and sexist oppression. We demand 3ira at584 - 0707 and let him ~owthatwe ~n count on you [ an end to al! social, economic ,judicial, and legal oppression of people of every race, age, gender, transgenderal orient ation, ability, class, ethinticity, faith, political ideology and sexual orientation. For more On October ~, tens of thousands of lesbians and gay civil rights suppo~ers are going to march on Washington to information about the National March on Washington, call the national office at ( 202 ) 783 - 1828, or contact Jim at 584 - 0707. demand the rights that continu to be denied to us. Now, more than ever before, we need to unite, to show the world that we will prevail. Together, we will demand : ¯. Massive increases in ~nding TOHR’s Health Fair ’ 87 was held on Saturday, May 16th for AIDS eduction, research and patient ~re. Money for and provided a variety of health related information ranging AIDS, not for war. 2. ~ end to discrimination against people from body fat testing to annonymous HIV antibody testing. ~th AI DS, ARC, H IV positive status or those perceived to have Those who attended had the opportunity to learn about AIDS. 3. ~gal recognition of gay and lesbian relationships. proper diet and cholesterol, massage therapy, painless hair 4. A presidential order banning anti - gay discrimination by removal, AIDS and Safe Sex, and many got to visit with local the federal government. 5. Reproductive ~eedom, the right physicians and receive counseling referrals. to control our o~ bodies and an end to sexist oppression. The information presented at Health Fair "87 is now and 6. ~ end to racism in this count~ and apartheid in South available through the TOHR Helpline. Please watch for the next community health fair. SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT �~ The management and staff of Tool BOx Too, along with several community organizations, invite you to a party and show honoring Mr. Milton Jones for his help and contributions through the post years to many organizations and projects in the Tulsa Gay Community. Say’ hello ’ and ’thank you’ to a man who has always given a little extra. The Tool Box Too is located at ]SS8 East Srd. A Join the folks at TNT for a fun day in the sun as they take to the water with canoes and beer! They will be caravaning to Tahlequah early, so check with the club for departure time. A good time is unavoidable. Check with TNT at 2t14 S. Memorial for details ! A Hick off pride week with a special service at Metropolitan Community Church, 1623 North Maplewood. Aev. Alice says she has something special for us. Come back Sunday evening at 6:00 for a pot- luck dinner and an old fashioned Gospel Sing. ~ ~ud ~ hi~ ~f~r~oo~ ~ho~ ~ill b~" A A~ligious ~p~ri~nce. "W~ ar~n ’t sure what that means, but we will be ¯ ~r~ Sunday afternoon at 3:00 to find out ! Underground is Iocatedat 3] 1 East 7~ Street. Play Mor A Linda and Aonda are providing the meat and beer, and invite you to bring your favorite " fixin’s" and join them at 7:00 for a great time! The Play Mor is located at 424 South Memorial. ~ Jeff Levi, Executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will address a special TOHA Gay Pride Week meeting at 7:00 in Emerson Hall of All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 South Peoria. Jeff is the chief spokesperson for the nation’s oldest gay and lesbian civil rights advocacy organization. ~ TNT is holding a Singles Pool Champ ionship starting at 8:00 pm. The contest will be single elimination and the entry fee is $5.00. You are encouraged to sign up early at TNT, 2! 14 South Memorial. ~ar~y Milk M~r, oriu~... A TL’s Club will show the film " The Ufe And Times Of Ha~ey Milk "at dusk ( 9:00 pm ) on the PaSo. You ar~ invited to bring your blanke~ and view this important part of gay history, and join in ~e march at ~e end of ~e film with your own candle. TL’s Club is located at 1229 Sou~ Memorial. ~ Wednesday evening services at MCC are being canceled this evening in order to allow churchgoers the opportunity to view the film at TL’s Club. �anted gay and lesbian singers and songwriters, Aon Romanovsky, Paul Phillips and Lynn Lavner in their Oklahoma premier of their " Leather and Lace " Concert to be held at All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 South Peoria at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5.00 and are available by calling the Helpline at 747 - 5540, or at the door. & Renegade’s brings in their annual Beach Party to salute Gay Pride Week tonight ! It’s sun and fun all night long at the wildest beach bash of the year. Wallow in the sand under palm trees while the most outragious fashion contest determines the prize winners for the most outragious, hottest, and skimpiest beach wear. Bring your own shovel and pail! ~, Billy and the staff of 1515 will host the 1987 Gay Pride Pool Tournament. This annual event will pit pool players in competition for three major trophies awarded yearly by the Tulsa Pride Committee. A Tool Box Too invites the entire community to celebrate Gay Pride Week at their" Festival of Lights, An Evening In Mexico." You will have the opportunity to play in a Mexican village featuring games of chance and skill, entertainers, authentic foods, a complete market place with all the sights and sounds of old Mexico, 8 the highlight of ~e evening : o drawing for prizes in the Fiesta Lottery. The grand prize will be a round trip ticket to Acapulco. As usual, there will be no cover charge at Tool Box Too, 1338 East 3rd Street. ~i~g~ ~ S~ag~e~i... A TOHR presents the music and comedy of three of America’s most tal- ~ Sound like an odd combination? Actually it is quite tasty and fun ! MCC is sponsoring this non - alcoholic evening of fun, and welcomes you to dinner at 7:00 ( $2.00 ) and an exciting round of Bingo at 8:30. Great Prizes ! MCC is located at 1623 North Maplewood. A Metropolitan Community Church’s 10:45 am Sunday Morning Service will feature guest speaker Ray. Ron Grant of Bryan, Texas. Ray. Grant is a dynamic speaker and all are welcome to hear the word at 1623 North Maplewood . Also, there will be no evening service tonight so that churchgoers can enjoy the picnic. & The 1987 Free community - wide Gay Pride Picnic will be held at Mohawk Park from Noon until 6:00 pm. DJ sounds will back an afternoon of dancing, good food, soft drinks and beer, games, contests and prizes to celebrate Gay Pride Week. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Plan on having a lot of fun, and remember.., it’s all free ! �Stillwater, emphasis on ’" Metaphysics of Inner Guidance ." Continues through Sunday. $35 per person before June 6th, SUNDAYS : ~CC Worship ~ces : 10:45 am and 7:00 pro, $40 per person thereafter, lnfo # 592 - 1979 or 335 - 2749 Noah Maplewood. lnfo ~ 838 - !7~.5. ~O~DAY~ : ( Bartlesville ). Gay ~y~c~ Group ~t~ng~ : 7:00 pm ( also many Old T~me l~v~ : Ever wonder what happened to your special activities ). Info # 836 - 1~00. favorite female impersonators from years past ? Go to the ~en’s " ~pha" Group : 7:30 pro. MCC ~623 N. Maple PlayMor tonight and find out ~ 424 ~uth Memorial. ~U~DA~. JU~ ~8~ : wood. D~gn~ ] ~nt~g~ ~onthly ~eefing : St. Basil’s Episcopal ~A],~C ~uppo~ Group: Bi-Weekly, June Church in Tahlequah. Info # 2, 583-7063 or 456-3435 ( Tahlequah ). 30th, Info # 451 - 2522. Choir Pracfic~ : 6:30 pro, and ~omen’s ~p Group : 7:30 FRIDAY, JUNE ~9th : pro, MCC. TOHR Repo~er Deadline For July : ~11 Doug, 743 - 2748 ; ~D~DAY~ : Ken, Pra~e ~ Prayer ~ce~ : 7:00 pro, MCC. also be mailed to: TOHR, P.O. Box 592 - ~979 or ~role 583- 9442. Ads or ~py may T~U~DAY~ : 74~52. 52729, Tulsa, OK P~en~ ~ ~en~s of ~A / ~C’s : Bi - weekly, June 4 ~O~DAY, JU~E 22rid : and 18, 6:30 pm. Info # 835 - 2749. TOHR Pride ~eek ~eet~ng : 7:00 pro, featuring guest speaker Jeff ~vi, Emerson Hall, ~1 Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 South Peoria. TU~DA~. JU~ 2nd TOUR ~onthly ~eefin~ : 6:30 pro, featuring guest speaker TU~DA~, JU~E 25rd : J~lda Un~h ~how : ~:30 am, KTUL Channel 8, featuring Johnny Greene, Aaronson Auditorium, Tulsa Central Libra,, guest appearance by Jeff ~. 4th and Denver. ~] ~te~[~ ~ampo~t: Mrowhead ~mpgrounds ~DAY, JU~E 26~h : Romano~ and ~hHl[p~, and L~n ~er : "" ~ather & ~ce "’ conce~. 7:00 pm, ~1 Souls Uni~rian Church, 2952 near Tahlequah. Continues through Sunday. Info # S. Peoria. 583 - 7063 or 456 - 3435 ( Tahlequah ). ~ATU~A~, JU~ ~3th : O~ahoma Gay ~mmun~ ge~rea~ : ~mp ~dlands n¢ar IVIonday - Friday 4:00 - 6:00 50¢ Draws Wednesday - Sunday 8:00 - 10:00 $2 Beer Bust ½ Price Wine Coolers 660 - 0856 Daily 8:00 - 10:00 $1 - $_3 Uquor Specials �Last year the British government tried a similar censorship of Gay books in London. The volume of letters they received in protest made it clear that they were embarrasing them selves worldwide, and that seems to have been a major factor Canadian customs officials have seized shipments of 33 in the government’s eventual decision to drop the case. We Gay books in a move to further censor Gay books and need to similarly convince the Canadian government that th is magazines in that country. action is going to embarass them. The seizure reflects increased efforts by the Canadian government to repress Gay and Lesbian writings by now including non- fiction material with little erotic content. Customs officials refused comment on the seizure. U.S. readers are urged to join in the protest of this As the organizing efforts for the March on Washington for censorship by writing letters ot Allen Gotleib, Canadian Lesbian and Gay Rights increase in scope, the addition of a Ambassador to the U.S. Canadian Embassy, 1746 Mass. National Housing Bureau will prove to be very helpful to local Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036. and regional organizers. This service is being coordinated through the national office to make hotel accomodations available to participants at specially negotiated group rates. " ! "m a woman finding myself more and more attracted ~ other women... " The Lesbian / Gay HELPL NE OF T o0 oH oR. Several thousand hotel rooms have been secured on behatfof the March on Washington, As thousands of activists throughout the country prepare to attend the events of the March on Washington, we hope the services of the National Housing Bureau will expedite their planning and guarantee discounted hotel rates for all those who anticipate staying in the city. The National Housing Bureau brochure is available for distribution to individuals and local organizers by writing or ( Answered By A th~icndlv Voice From 8 - 10 pm Daily ) Check out Oily recordcd message fi)r }211 updatc oi1 the Tulsa scene calling the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, P.O. F~× 1828, @ 7781, Washington, D.C. 20044 202 / 783 - �National Gay Rights Advocates and the American Civi! w~ ho~ that that ~ Liberties Union of Illinois have announced a settlement in a major AIDS related case. In dispute were child visitation rights of a gay father. At his ex-wife’s request, an Illinois court ordered the man to submit to an HIV antibody test as a requirement for child visitation. NGRA successfully overturned the court order on medical grounds, leaving overnight visitation at issue. The agreed: upon settlement gives the man full visitation Apparently deluged with complaints by Gays, Delta Airlines has developed a response to people protesting its treatment for Delta’s insurance carrier threatened to reveal Scott Ageloff’s homosexuality unless the family settled for an amount which was less than that offered for non - gay lives lost in a 3_985 plane crash. Delta’s including summers, overnights and alternating Christmas and Thanksgiving vacations. This case offers a frightening example of the exploit- of a Gay man’s family in settling a wrongful d~ath suit. Lawyers rights, insurance company "s lawyers argued that because Ageloffwas gay and therefore in a risk group for AIDS, his life expectanoywas less ation of the AIDS crisis to scapegoat Gay men. That this man is gay does not mean that he has AIDS. And AIDS cannot be passed through casual family contact. Gay fathers -- like all fathers--have a right to see the children they love, commented Benjamin Schatz, Director of NGRA’S AIDS Civil Rights Prqject. than others. Ageloff’s parents sued. The court rejected testimony about Ageloff’s homosexuality and awarded the family $1 million in damages. Acti s Coo Delta Airline "s president R .W. Allen now says that it was the Television evangelist Jimmy Swaggart has been told to insurance company’s attorneys who threatened the Ageloff tone down his anti - gay remarks or face cancellation of his family, and he now "" Assures you that Delta does not believe show on a New York television station. The action follows that a person "s life may be valued on the basis of his or her meeting bel3,veen the "" Lavender Hill Mob ", a gay activist lifestyle. ’" group and station WOR - TV. The Party Shop 2014 East Sixth Street 587 - 9809 �iJn ;Ie Ron Reagan Bays " Don "t Tatlk To I e" The same administration that is recommending mandatory AIDS testing of all hospital patients and future marriage partners has decided that an AIDS educational campaign should not include aW mention of safer sex practices. President Reagan issued a one-page memo which supports an "’ aggressive federal effort in AIDS education. " However, the $79 million CDC grant should be spent only on promoting marriage and abstention, according to the memo. " I think it "s irresponsilbe for this administration to have spent eight months fighting over issues of public health versus private morality, we will lose lives we could have saved. ’" said Rep. Harry Waxman ( D - CA ) One section of the President "s memo states "" any infor mation developed by the federal government" should" "encourage responsible sexual behavior -- based on fidelity, commitment, and maturity, placing sexuality in the context of marriage." Any materials develped for schools "" should teach that children should not engage in sex. " "’ That’s a fine message, but if that’s the only message you give out, I think they "re doing an enormous disservice. "said Rep. Waxman. By contrast, the British government mailed a frankly worded pamplet on abstinence and safer sex to every household. Boston’s Fenway Park, home of baseball’s American League Red Sox, wil! ban the sale of Coors beer, following successful negotiations between Fenway management, union representatives, and openly gay Boston City Councilor David Scondras. This is believed to be the single largest contract Coors has lost, following years of boycotts by unions, civil rights, and gay groups. " Baseball is supposed to be an All- American sport. With their record of union busting, opposing worker’s dignity and human rights and funding terrorism in Central America, Coors doesn "t deserve to be sold in any park in this country. "" said Dominic Bossoto, head of a local union. Discredited psychologist Paul Cameron has hatched another plan to save America from Homosexuals, via the U .S. Tax Code. The self- styled authority on homosexuality has proposed that the federal government enact a sexual activity tax. Tax stamps, selling for $1,000.00 would have to be displayed on each page of any publication picturing gay or lesbian sex. Other published references to homosexuality would require a $1 stamp. Cameron "s proposals were sent out in a newsletter to supporters, along with an appeal for money. Corner of 48th & Peoria Excellent Line of Gold Jewelry 20% Off Authorized Seiko Watches Large Selection of Cubic Zirconia, Genuine Colored Stone and Diamond Rings Full Jewelry and Watch Repair No Interest Lay- A- Way @ Visa and Mastercard Welcome �A bill by Senator Don Nickles, R-OK, has proposed Eight patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome mandatory AIDS testing for persons convicted of prosti and AIDS-related complex who were treated with a new tLltion, rape and the use, distribution or manufacturing of nondrug narcotics. The hi1! also requires testing of prison inmates improvements in key areas of immune function, according to convicted since 1978 of those same offenses. Sen. Nickles reports by the technique "s developer, giosystems Research acknowledges there is no guarantee that people convicted of Inc. crimes would change their activities even if they knew they technique called biostimulation showed The technique involves exposure to low - level magnetic and electric stimulation in combination with photo - therapy carried the AIDS virus. Host national gay and lesbian organizations, many non from the visible light spectrum. In the past 17 months, the gay organizations ( including recent recommendations from company has tested the technique on eight patients for five to the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta ), and public health sixty weeks. Results included clearing of infections and officials agree that mandatory testing of any kihd is not an improvements in blood test results in almost all subjects. In e~cient tool in promoting the type of behavior modification almost 4,500 total hours of exposure, no adverse effects have that will effectively slow the spread of the AIDS virus. Clearly occured. education is our best defense, and we should question any diversion of funds from education to any type of man dator~j testing program. Although this bill is not expected to get out of committee and onto the House floor for a vote, Senator Nickles should hear from his constituents with regards to this bill. Last week the CDC reported the number of people who have died from AIDS in the United States has exceeded 20,000. It is projected that AIDS deaths could go beyond 1 million during the 1990s. In Oklahoma, there have been cases of AIDS, ~*Ath 67 deaths. o o Give yourselves a pot on the back. The latest research says that more and more of us insist an safe sex, and that’s a turn for the better that is saving lives, Never in all history has any population changed it’s behavior this fast to stop a public health problem, AIDS is still with us, but our commitment to safe sex means fewer people will suffer from AIDS in the future. A vaccine is still several years away, So our challenge is to keep practicing safe sex. We’ve done very well, so for-let’s keep up the good work and Aemember, Magazine We Suppor{ : ~etropolitan Community Church Tulsa Aids Task Force Tulsa Okiahomans For Human Rights P,O, BOX 2405 TULSA, OK 7410~-2~I05 Publisher/Editor~ (~s) ~47.2339 Jack Field ofti¢~ Hours 10am-~om Mon-~ri If you wont information about AIDS and Safe Sex, or if you just wont to talk, call us at 747- 5540. Our services ore free and you can remain anonymous. P .0. ~o~ 5P79~ Tulsa, Oklahoma 741 �Dignity / IIntegdty of Tulsa, tint. A support group fo~ ga3 and lcsbiau Roman ~-~tholks and Episcopalians and th@ fliends Ncets HCC ~p Group : Weekly meetings to meet tile raeeds of gay men and lesbian women, sponsored by Metropolitan Community Church. Meets Tuesday at 7:30 pm at 1623 N, Maplewood. For more amcding. Mo~clnk):P.O.Box 394 lulsa,Ot~ 74101 o~ ~a!~583T063. Experience Weekend : A two - da3 k~orltshop dcsigucd to assist the participants to become aware of their experience of life : emotions, ideas, attitudes, beliefs, and relationships. Hore lnfo: Doug at 743 - 2748 or Roy at 251 ~ 0145. First Sooner League : The statewide all - gay softball league which promotes summer stow - pitch softball. Fund raisers and fun events are held throughout the year. More info : 2127 NW 13th, Oklahoma Cib,, OK 73107, information contact L. Mutlendore at 838 - 1715. Oklahomans For organization opportunities for gay men and lesbian women across the state. Retreats offer group discussions, quiet times, relaxation exercises and recreational activities -- focusing on areas of concern to gay men and lesbian women. Retreats are held approximately 5 - 6 times per year. Moreinf6 : O.O.C.R., ~.O. Box 701601, Tulsa, OR 74170or which Oklahoma provides Oay educational ~oliti~l and ~qucus--an in(ormational organization programs and materials regarding current potiti~t issues of concern to gay men and lesbian women in Oklahoma. ~ore info : P .O. Box 904126, P~DE CO~EE A communi~ - based organization responsible for the planning and coordination of Tulsa’s annual t,esbian / Oay Pride Celebration. ~&~T~ : Services include self- help community resource information, individual and group dialogue, and family support. ~eets eve~ other Tuesday at 7:00pro, 5147 S. Harvard, Suite 181, Tulsa,OK 74135. Phone 749-7898. ~ulsa ~D5 ~as~ ~orce: A community based organization comprised of health professionals, community organizations and social service agencies created to address to~1 problems laced by the patient with AIDS and provide for community education. For more in[o write P .O. Box 4330, Tulsa, OK 74159 or call Bill Pierson at 744- 1000. lnlsa City / County ~ealth Department : Oll~:rs lrec anonymous lilY-Antibody lesling by appoinlmcnl. Gill Bill l’ie~son at 1000. ,i ALL [] Same Courteous Service [] Same Quality Printing [] Same Competitive Pricing [] Same Fast Delivery ~t5X5 South Memorial Tulsa 663 - 0402 832 - 9954 info O .~ .~ .~. : Oklahoma Qay Community Retreats provides retreat Tulsa,OK 74105. Tulsa supports 749 -3755. Gay and ~sbian ~elpline : A 24 hour information line sponsored by TOHR, providing current information about AIDS, area clubs and bars, counseling and medical referrals, TOHR activities and other topics of interest to the gay and lesbian communi~. ~11743 - GAYS or 747 - 5540 for a volunteer counselor between 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Gay Me~physkal Group : A group of gay men and lesbian women who explore the world of metaphysics. Meets on Monday eve~, g at 7:00 pm. For more information ~1t Johnny Cronin at 836 - 1100. ~ELPH~E: A city-wide informational, referral, and counseling line sponsored by the Community Service Council. Call 583 - HELP. ~IV Stress Management Group : Information and support group for HIV positive persons. Utilizing relaxation, visualization, nubition 3402 East Pine Street which ~ite P.O. Box 472272, Tulsa,OK 74147 or call O.G.P.C.: MCC C~l~[~ HP~E : A24 hour counseling and rdkrral line sponsored by Metropolitan Community Church. Call 836 - 2747. An For more Gay ~ and ~ - ~on : A fellowsh ip of people who are deal ing with the problem of alcoholism, in themselves or a loved one. Mee~ weekly at St. John’s Outpatient Office at 1825 ~st 214 at 7:30 pm. For more information ~11 the ~ - Anon office at 627 - 9!14 or Dave at 749 - 7707. and exercise to focus on stress management. Those interested may call Dr. Beal at 742 - 1610 or Midge Elliott at 835 - 2749. Choke: women’s reproductive and basic human rights. 744- �T � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2ad474592b6d4892c2f437f52a4ba74d.pdf 32d62049ff16eb24a11a1b74fd14dbac PDF Text Text Volume 7, Number 7 July 1987 To]p Of Ju y 7th meeting Last month, at the June meeting, the membership " Not All Parents Are Straight" is a recently released voted on a suggested change in our dues structure. After a discussion and questions and answers about the one- hour video documentary that gay and lesbian reviewers across the country are calling "wonderful ". [’resented in this film are six families in which children are being raised by gay & lesbian parents. What makes specifics of the proposed amendment to the TOHR by laws, the measure passed with a majority vote. The change in the dues structure was designed to accomplish three things. ( 1 ) to broaden TOHR "s base of financial support by making membership options available to the community, ( 2 ) to revise our previous annual dues from $12 to $20, and ( 3 ) to replace our current July 1st renewal date with an annual renewal based on the anniversary of the membership. For example, if you join in August of 1987, you are current until August of 1988, etc. The new annual membership dues are : $10.00 for limited income/student membership, $20.00 for regular membership, $35.00 for organizational/ household membership, and $100.00 for sustaining membership. Your annual membership dues are an important financial contribution to the ongoing work of TOHR in Tulsa’s lesbian and gay community. Please check your mailing label, if your membership has expired, won’t you renew today ? Also, help us begin our 8th year by inviting a friend to join TOHR, the film so ’" wonderfully, effective is that the stories of each of the families are primarily told from the child’s point of view. The result is a loving, intimate and candid description of the complex social and emotional issues these kids and their parents face. According to figures quoted in the documentary, an estimated 25 - 55% of all lesbians in the United States are mothers and 10 - 15% of all gay men are fathers. Approximately 4 million gay parents are living in this country, with an estimated 8 - 10 million children. Kevin White was the perfect producer/director to prepare this story-- both his Mom and Dad eventually "came out" while Kevin and his two sisters were growing up. It was is own experience that helped him relate to the perspective of the kids ( and the parents ) in a gay/lesbian household. There’s some great testimony in Not All Parents Are Straight -- comic compelling, sometimes heartbreak ing. Thirteen year old Satya lives with her mother and Cont. Page 2 remember : WE "RE IN THIS TOGETHER ! You’re invited to join with the Executive Board in a gala birthday celebration picnic on Saturday evening, July 19th from 6 pm until 9 pm at Tulsa "s Central ~ark at 6th and Peoria. We’re providing the hot dogs, hamburgers and the fixings, as well as iced tea to drink. All you need to bring is your favorite picnic food ( enough to share with some friends ) and any other beverage you desire. Lawn chairs or blankets might be a good idea, too ! We ’11 need to know approximately how many to plan on so sign up at the July membership meeting, or give us a call at the Helpline. Thanks to the countless hours and contributions of TOHR members and friends, we’ve got a lot to celebrate this year ! ! Cont. Page 2 �presented TOHR’s "’ Straight Talk" program to churches, civic groups, and cotlege audiences within Seven years ago several individuals saw a need in the Tulsa community and began to plan how they could be met : how they could form an organization to address the concerns of gay men and lesbians. Out of those early meetings in the summer of 1980 an organization called Oklahomans For Human Rights was formed, patterned after a similar OKC organization. This month, the renamed organization, Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights ( TOHR ) celebrates the great strides and accomplishments of the past seven years, and looks ahead with hope to our 8th year of providing services to Northeastern Oklahoma’s gays & lesbians ~A~th your help we’ve held over 85 regular and special meetings, published and distributed over 65,000 copies of the TOHR Reporter. We "ve received in the past seven years and disbursed for the benefit of the gay and lesbian community over $~t75,000 and we were the first gay / lesbian organization in Oklahoma to receive a grant from a private foundation. Vie ’ve had volunteers answer over 15,000 calls on our TOHR Helpline. We’ve provided over 30 free health clinics including AID$ updates, STD screenings, ~monymous HIV testing, and this year’s Health Fair. We’re worked with other area organizations to provide current and accurate AIDS education to the community. We’ve and outMde of the state. We’ve had talent shows, picnics, gay skates, brunches, athletic events, drag shows, classes, contests, dinners, plays and movie nights. As you can see, we have a lot to celebrate ! ! So mark your calendar and help us celebrate OUR birthday on the 18th ! ! We ’11 continue ourworktogether -- PROUD, STRONG and UNITED ! ! I ot arel ts Straight o o. her mother’s lover, and notes that "" its not fair that a straight couple can go to the city health club and get a family membership and a lesbian couple can’t. We "ve go.t people who love each other too ! ’" Fifl~een - year old Sabina, says of her gay father" I think we have the best relationship of parent to child of anyone I know. We get along the best." Three years later, after her father has died ofA1DS, Sabina talks about her love for her father and the grief she is experiencing. Tony and Alan, a gay couple with three boys, share "I wish peopIe could really understand. Once they know that you are gay or lesbian, and that you are a parent, it’s as if they can "t see that you might have exact|y the same feelings about your kids as they have about theirs. ’" A hit at last f~l! ’s film Arts Festival in San Prancisco, Not AI1 Parents Are Straight will be shown at TOHR’s monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 7th. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in Aaronson Auditorium, Central Librapy, 4th and Denver, downtown Tulsa. 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( OR ANY OTHE~ BO~D ~E~BE~ ) GAY D LESBIAN PRESS ASSOC ON �To m y For The Seventh Annual Southwest Invitational Sol, ball Tournament will be held in Tulsa ( OK ) over Labor Day weekend, September 5th through 7th. Sponsors for the event are TOHR, and the First Sooner League, a statewide all gay sol~ball league for men and women. Assisting with arrangements will be the Tulsa Gay Pride Committee. For the first year, in addition to trophies and indiv idual awards, cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100 will be awarded to the top three winners in both mens and womens divisions. was one of 64 demonstrators arrested by police wearing rubber gloves in Washington D .C. recently, after the group he was with blocked traffic in front of the White House to protest the Reagan administration’s AIDS policies. Matlovich, who gained national attention with his victorious suit against the Air Force, recently learned he has AIDS. He wore his old Air Force jacket decorated with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star and clutched an American flag as police handcuffed him. "" tf I can spend three years fighting for democracy in Vietnam, I can spend an hour in jail fighting for our lives " he said. When Matlovich visited Tulsa, he told us : "When t was in the MiliLary, they gave me a medal for killing two men ; and a Most valuable player in each division will receive a trophy and $100. The Southwest Invitational will be on officially sanctioned ASA Tournament. Besides the tournament, a full weekend of fun for everyone is planned. Special hotel rates will be available. For further information contact : Tournament Co-Director and Vickie Robinson, Chairperson, Dale Kelso, Tournament Co-Director, John Events Coordinator ( 918 ) 495 - 1759. discharge for loving one. To Insure That The Spirit Of Pride Week Continues, We Have Donated All Tips And Door Proceeds From This Event To TOHI~. DeFord, �The Wedding ~s an o~d HI< sponsored eve~t of te Na~ch o~s Washington fo~" Lesbian and Qay ~<~ghts ha[ended [o emphasize [he h~arch s demand 6<}~ ~-eco~3n~t~on of ~esb~a~ and ~ay re,adam]ships lesbian and {}ay domestic partnerships be entitled 1o the same H@h[s and privileges as married he[erasexual couples. J. @re}, Junk~n, representative 1o P{adonal S[eeHn@ Committee said "’we wan[ 1o emphasize [hat we are not defining relationships we are not even su@zestin~ [hat our relationships be made 1o confo~m 1o the non-zay detnition [amlies." The slotan for The Weddin8 is "" ~ve makes a family, nathan@ else, nothin~ less. "’ Junkin explained, "’ The Weddin@ is not 8oin~ 1o be a weddin~ [ I[ is @fled that be@use we are not al!owed [o have one. ~1 is ~oin~ [o be a demonstration ~or ou~ civil H~h[s with full fetal and social ~-eco~nit~on o[our on - 8o~n8 relationships. also be veiny impo~:an[ and movin8 event for the individual couples." The Wedd~n@ scheduled tar 2 pm on October ]0 include a non - sectarian un{on ceremo[&y celebratin~ the committed on- 8oh]@ ~n the A reception ~,~t communJW. fOHow. Fx}r more information contact <orates, [no,, P.O. Box 15525 ~s Amperes, CA 9001~. ~qease b~ch~de that yot~ saw this in~o<mation h~ the TOHR Keported ~n aH co~ mspondence. The patriotic sounds of DJ 8i9 Dicbie, directing the spectacular lights and sound shouJ in Tulsa., from Pushv Productions. 1000 American Flags and the I Illl II And an Old- Fashioned A!I- American Boy Picnic and Liberty Bell Beer Bust [] Yes. we will be getting married in Washington on October 10. t987. [] Yes, I!we will be guests at The Wedding [] I went to help with: __ publicity [] Here is my contribution to help with arrangements for The Wedding __ $500 __ $50 _ $250 _ $25 __$100. __StO __ Other $__ , __ fundraislng __ transportation and lodging __ ceremony and reception Please send additional information 1338 East Third ~ 584 - 1308 Open ] 0:00 am to 2:00 am Daily �To HarSh Map~£wood. kffb s 838 ~ ~7~5~ HOF~ @ay HeSsa~£@,si~s @~’ess~, Hee~s : 7:00 pn ( also specia~ acdv~es ) hs~o # 856 ~ ~ ~00. He~ % "£~[~a "~ @~o~@ : 7:50 pro. HOG ]625 ° ~ ls_ ss In o~der to strengthen and expand t~e pqiects and p’o~rarns ~hat TOHR is involved wd’, the gAecuSve Soard has come up @th a proposa~ des~ned to hdp ~nandaHy underwrite a port,on of the work that we do tar the com~L~n~b’, if we had 50 people ,just 50, who could donate or p~edse $200.00 to TOHRwe could ( t ) expand our o£~ke space to allow 30~h, 1~o# 45t-2522. e~e~ ~ma~e : 6:50 pm, and We~e£~ "s ~a~ @~o~@ : 7:30 pro, ~!CC. ~a~se ~ ~m~yem Se~es : 7:00 pro, THURSDAYS : ~a~ents ~ ~r~e~d5 of BWA ] ~C "s : Bi - weeldy, June 4 and 18, 6:30pm.lnfo#835-2749. @THE~ JULY E~VtT5 : Tues. July 7 : TOHE Honthly Heeting. 6:30 pm, Aaronson Aud itorium, Tulsa Central Libraw. The film "" ~ot All earents Are Straight" will be shown, followin~ ~ short business session ~nd social break. ~a~. J~t~ ~8~ : Hennaed ~e~ Women "s ~aH~e A chemkai and alcohol - free alternative evening at the First Unitarian Church 13th and Dewey ( 600 NW ~3th Street ) $3.00 Cover, 8 center "where we could o~er [n~om~ation, counseHn@, or even re@ular H~V anonymous testing, ( 2 ) we co@d hke a pa~ -- [~me o~]ce s[affperson [o adnin~s[er some at these se~dces and [o operate the He~pHne duHn~ the day at ~eas[ once a week, ( 5 ) we co@d continue [o supply A~DS pamph~e~ and sa~e sex H[era[ure [o the ~oca~ dubs and bars, we couM purchase a needed computer printer [o assist us ~n our mahan,s, and ( 4 ) we co@d expand the outreach at our TOMB He~pHne with proper adve~s~n8 and equ[pm6n[~ AH [h~s and more bi[h the he~p of at ~eas[ 50 [~you ’d Hke [o he~p out [n [h~s way p~ease 584-0707 or send your con[Hbudon [o TOHZ " Committee of 50", ~.O. Box 52729, T@sa, 74152. For more info cal! Helen a~ 405 / 366 - 0923. ~bor ~a~ ~eeHe~ : ~o~wes~ ~m4~io~al Plans are now undenvay, and specific details @ll be available in our next gepo~ ~£r. mont~ ~t~ a h~H s~ate of p~ans for e~,eO’one. 425 - 8016 CLEAR ARTISTIC SOUND MIXING TULS~ 918 / BOS - BIB? PA Rental @ Consultation @ Recording �Metropolita~ Commun[b’ Church promised us a spedal t[~e !ast sunday and [hey delivered, espec[aly on ~<~r the pot-luck and oldfashioned @osp£l Sis@, ’~ A ~eH~bus Experience ’" was hlar~ously presented at the Under@round Sunday aS<ernoon.,, The en[er~ahsers were hilarious, and [he crowd was en[us~as[k, espedaHy S~ev, i~[£e Jones, who seemed 1o have the best time ofatI present. Bud @enerously @ave TOHR the money coHe@ed fi-om iqps and Door Froceeds~ Jim Ferry presents Mr. JeffLevi with a plaque welcoming him to Tulsa which was signed by hundreds of Qay Tuisans. ~LTO~I ~ ~O~T : Vflat can you say when the food is treat, the "" fixin "s "" are fine and the fo~ks are friendly ? I guess you just say "Wen done, FlayMor "" ! TOHR’s ~ieynote Speaker, Hr. Jeff ~@, executb]e The Lovely "’Vanna Black" stole the show ~ast tHclay during the roast for Mr, Hlton Jones of Golden ~gle Distributi~ O~mpany. Several commun~, groups presented MHt with ce~dfic~ates of appredat[on. T~T F~AT TF~F ~ Beb~een 25 and 30 people spent the we~ker~d w~th the new owners of TNT, Jane and Faro, in Tahlequah floating the river and havi~ a great [h~e, oo d~rector of the Hat~onal Qay and [msb~an Task Force spoke to a receptive crowd about nat~ona~ trends ~n pay H}. HiS obsem~at[ons ~nduded his opinion that some form of national AIDS testing was n ::@table, @fling for a strong united effoA on ou pa,[ [o insure that testing be done anonk~ously, Jeff also spoke of the broken chains of~eadersh]p [n the Qay community that the AIDS epidemic is creating and urged all gay people to join in and do their fair part in the struggle< 0 o 0 0 O0 o An Excellent Seleclon Of Wines And Liquors The Party Shop Special Orders Accepted Wi~ 48 Hours Notice IN BROOKSIDE SINCE 1959 2014 East Sixth Street 587 - 9809 �experiesce in i~seIf, b~£t the dozens of "’ beachv~ear "’ costu sacs really rna(ie lche show ! TH~ Tooi Box was comp!etet}, transforn}ed The in~orrnai singles poo~ tour~mt "~e ~t at THT "s went c " alike ~ well, wRh p~a~v oarSc[pan~s and spe_ta~ors /A;%lt wo~ ~h~ tourney foliow~d by Hevie and H<wcomb. Th~ Club showed th~ film "" The LiI~ and Tim~s of Harvey Milk "’ out on their beauti~l iands~aped patio on a drear £oot eveninI, Hamburiers were 8rilt£d and the crowd was friendly, Once a£ain Slly and the staffofl5]5 held the annual Oay Fride Week Fool Tournament. Wait was the ",aA- C~" Fride Week Fool Champ, winning both [oumamen/s, Kevie a~ain nipped at his heels [o come ~n second and Howard took an honorable third place. ,~ ahnosI ~pad~ ~rowd ireeIed TOHR @uesfs Romanovslg] and FhlHps and L~n ~w~er a~ ~1 Souls Unitarian Church for an exceptional evening of comedy and song. The Oklahoma premier of the" ~ather and ~ce" tour was a smash hit, and the receplon at the Underground affe~ards was exceptional. Special thanks to Bud for all his help. Renegade "s annual beach pa@ was by tar the best they have ever had ! Stepping into sk inches of sand as 1000"s of liIh~s and mexioun decor to create a ~ionde~1%Aly authentic food tim fio~" e~,e~7one, 0 ’Day was the lucky winner of ihe tdp to ~c~@u!co ~]en [f it did sound like an odd £ombhsa[[on, [[ was delkiously done. Folks seemed to turn up [?or dinr~e~ ~¢vo waves, which worked out nkely since eve~%zone had a chance 1o be seated that way [ The @m~n[n@ continued with gingo and prizes. Fsv. Ron Orant of B~yan Texas was the guest speaker a[ NCC on this ctoNn~ weekend of act[rides. He was a d~amic speaker, and the morn~n~ "s praise and music aza~n proved [hal Tulsa’s gay christian communib] also proud, strong and united. A full day of sunshine and ooo! breezes blessed our 1987 Fdde Week Cmmmunib, Ficnk, where we shared the pride v~th approximately 800 peopte during the course of the afternoon, Six kegs of beer disappeared in less than k~o hours, aton~ with over 1000 BBQ sandwiches and hot do~s and 50 {~ases of pop. It was all Pree, ~an, and festive. A Special thanks ~oes out to all those "who worked so hard all day cooking and coordinatin~ the event. soon as you passed throu~~ _ h the door at the bar was an FOR MEN & WOMEN THe black, hot pink and ele@Sc blue pride week T Sh[r{s were really popular this year [ They were sold by [he middle o[ [he week, and many people were unhappy [o hawe missed Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John Free estimates In Business For 10 Years T~Isa Wee~® We Support : ~etropo~itan Community Church Mary Ann Parks ( R .N. Hair Removal & Skin ,:i Tulsa, OK 74120 918 / 583- 4050 Located In Flails & Tales Building Tulsa Aids Task Force Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights P~bltsherlEdltor~ P.O, NO× 2405 TItSA, OK 74101*2405 (e~8) 747-2339 �FIaindo~hes po!ice weaSn@ shor~s and t ~ shk~s have beer~ patroH~]8 the cHfe~ops ~n Me~bourse "s San~ d~n@ha~q a~d S~ack Rock i~eas Accordk~ oars ~n the carparks, accost~n8 cH£-~op sunbathers and ar~est~n8 men who hu8 each other. One man sa~d he and a ff~end were arrested a~er a ~end put an aN~ around h~s sho@ders when say]n~ ~ood- bye. The t-sh~ police char~ed the ~o w~th offensive beha~dor. A coalition of persons with AIDS ( FWA’s ) c_ailing itself the ’" FWA Health Crroup ’" announced that it intends to begin distributing AL 721, a promising AIDS treatment. AL 72t, ( Active Lipids in 7:2:1 ratio ) has been the subject of clini~t tes~ by Dr. Yehunda Skornick of Tel Aviv, who believes its mernbrane fluidization action is effective in sterarain9 the progression of the supposed viral activi%i oFAIDS, Briefly, AL 721 extracts cholesterol ~om kwading ,Aruses in the body rendering them unable to penetrate host cells and reproduce, The patent on the compound, which is actually a natural food extract oftedthin from the yolk of eggs, is held by Pr~is Pharmaceufi~ls of ~s Angeles. The technique for creating AL 721 in a borne laboratow has been disseminated among the FWA communibj, but the procedure generally requires the headng of acetone, a smelly, highly flammable, potentia!ly explosive chemi@l. PWA Health Group has found a manufacturer, the ~eri@n Roland ~mpany, which has agreed to manufacture an egg - yolk lecithin substance analagous to AL 72!, which the collective intend to distribute "visually at ~st "’ to ~. Previously, AL 721 was available" through the underground "at a cost roughly of $1000 for a one month supply. Too often, safe sex decisions go out the window after drinking and using drugs. Don’t let alcohol or drugs change your mind. That just roils out the red ~rpet for AIDS. Be sober and stay Maybe the best thing about sa}%r sex is that you "H feel more in control of the r&st of your life. If alcohoI or drugs is clouding your sexual responsibility, Remember, TOIiR ~ADS ~warelmss ~m~aigta If you want information about AiDS and Safe Sex, of if you just want to talk, call us at 747 - 5540. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. National Gay ~gh~ Advo@tes filed a formal complaint with the ~lifornia Depa~ment of Insurance against Aetna Life ~ ~sualW ~mpany charging that the nation’s fou~h largest life insurer required a ~lifornia appli~nt to submit to the HIV antibody test even though ~lifornia law explicitly forbids insurance companies to use the test. The complaint was filed on behalf of applicant ~b Hachado, a San Jose manager who was offered life insurance with Aetna through his employer. According to Hachado, Aetna "s poli~ of requiring testing was communi~ted to him by his insurance agent and by Aetna "s West ~ast Sales Representative, P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 �A book containing the names of individuals tested for exposure to AIDS \drus has been taken from a clinic [n Wash~nz[on, D .C. Oflda#s feat that the people Hs[ed ~n the book may be subject 1o b~ackmaH, but they ,~:]rry about even worse consequences for other ~ndMdua~s. Speaking about the ~mpac[ [hat the [he~L may have on the wlHnzness of people [o @el the test, Fub~k Hea~th Commissioner ~eed Tuckson sa~d that the ~nd~v~dua~s who have not been tested previous@ may now fear of hav~n8 the [es[. "’ ~eop~e may d~e be@use of th~s. " ~thou~h officials would not discuss the contents of the book or the drcumstances surrounding its dis appearance, sources close to the investigation said that it confined the names of 500 people who had the test performed at the D.C. clinic operated by the ~Jcohol and Dru~ Abuse Ser@ce Administration. The o~dals did say, however, that disclosure o[ the contents of the book was a federal offense and that the city would push for the prosecution of anyone found [o use the Hstin@ of the names. This highlights the impot¢mnce of the avalabi%, of anonymous sizh[s where names are not exchanged. The Federal Centers for Disease Control is coordinating a revision of the case de~nition of AIDS used for reporting in the United Strafes o In a ~etter 1o State and Territorial PuNk HeaRh Offk~als the agency has outlined a new definition to be adopted ~or natbnal repor[~n~ and asks ~or ~ev~ew and comment on the reVISiOnS. The major proposed changes are ( 1 ) inclusion of HIVencephalopathy ( dementia complex ), HIVwasting syndrome, and a broader range of specific AIDS lndkative diseases, ( 2 ) inclusion as a separate ~t egory AIDS patients whose indicator diseases are diagnosed presumptively ( who are not currently rep or[able ), and ( 5 ) elimination of the currer~t exclusions due to other causes of immunodefidency, The objectives of the revision are ( I ) to track more effecth;ely the more serious morbidity associated with It!IV infection, ( 2 ) to simpli[} reporting of AIDS cases, ( 5 ) to ir~c~ ease the sensitivity and speci~Idb] of the case definition through ~reater applio~qtion of H IV - antibody test resul~, and (4) to be consistent with current diagnostic practice. 1649 Sou Main Tulsa 582 - 5640 �The effor~ to dral~ Qinny Apuzzo for President intensified recently with the publication of a " Run, Ginny, Run ’" newsletter complete with postcards to mail to Apuzzo to encourage her to make the run. Ginny Apuzzo, the former chair of the National Lesbian and Gay Task Force, is currently Deputy Director of Consumer Affairs for the State of New York and is undecided as to her presidential plans. The idea of an Apuzzo campaign was f~arded 3 months ago in the national gay and lesbian press by openly gay Boston City Councillor David Scondras ( who will appear in Tulsa in October ). If Ms. Apuzzo were to run for the Democratic Presidential nomination it would bring attention to the concerns of gay and lesbian individuals across the country. If you would like to see her run for ot~ce you may write to : Run, Ginny, Run--104 Charles Street, Suite 02114. 790, Boston MA The Southwest Regional Steering ~mmittee for the National March on Washington for ~sbian and Gay ~ghts has made a~angements with David ~iess of Advance Travel in Houston to make travel and hotel arrangements for anyone in the four state region. In using Da~d to book hotels and airline rese~ations you will be eligible for the lower rates made available to March participants. ~n~inental ~rlines is the "o~cial airline" for the National March, although arrangements have been made with ~stern and ~eri~n to offer lower fares. ~ntinental has offered 6% offtheir m~ - saver fare, or their !owest published rates and would fly to Wash ington via Houston. ~eri~n has offered 5% offtheir lowest fare and would fly to Washington ~a Dallas. There are, of ~urse, ce~in restrictions ~th these lower fares. The region has ~60 rooms currently at the ~rlisle Suites, the Holiday Inn ~pi~l, and the ~mada. ~tes per night range ~om $69 to $89 per room, single occupant. The best rates occur ~th three or four people to a room. Bemuse there are ~o other national conventions ~king place in Washington D.C. that weekend, it’s impo~nt to make your rese~ations early. You ~n, of course, make your travel a~angemen~ through Io~1 agen~, but theywould not be able to offer the same low fares. You may ~!1 David a~ Advance Travel’s toll - ~ee number ( 800 ) 2~2 - 0500. For eve~ rese~a~io~ David books, he is donating ~0% back ~he National March on Washington. For any o~her information regarding the ~arch you may con~c~ Peru/a~ ( 9~8 ) 584 - 0707. The TOHR members who volunteered to work as bartenders during the Black and White should be commended for their excellent service. Never before have we received so many compliments on the bar service at our affair. In appreciation of your efforts, The Black and White Committee is donating $650 to TOHR. �participants to become aware of their experience First 5ooner ~a~e : The statewidc al! - gay soKball Ica~uc promotes summer slow - pitch soKball. Fund raisers and fun c~ents arc held throughout the year. More info : ~127 NW 13th, Oklahoma Thanks to a lot of hard work by a great group of girls ! We appreciate all of this hard work, and we are sure that you will too when you see it ! City,OK 75107. Gay ~ and ~ - ~on : A fellowship of people who are dealing with the disease of alcoholism in themselves or a loved one. Meets Sat, at St. John’s Outpatient Office at 1825 ~st 21st at 7:50 pm. For more info ~lt: ( AI -~]on ) Dave at 749 - 7707 or ( ~ ) Alyce at 585 - 1774, Gay and ~sbian ~el~lin~ : A 24 hour information line sponsored by TOHK, providin9 current information about AIDS, area clubs and bars, counselin~ and medi~l referrals, TOH~ activities and other I~d, ~hiLe an~ ~1~ P~L~ ! Prizes will b~ g~en topi~ of interest to the ~ay and tesbian communi~,. Call 745 - ~AY5 for the b~st dressed in ~ach of ~ree categories : Red, White and Blue. or 74? - 5540 for a volunteer counselor between 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Gay ~physi~al Group : A ~roup of~ay men and lesbian women who explore the world of metaphysics. Meets on Monday evch ~ at 7:00 pm. For more information ~ll Johnny Cronin at 856 HEEPEI~E: A ci~-wide informational, referral, and counsclin~ line sponsore~ by the Communi~~ Se~,ice Council. Call 585 HI~ ~tr~as ~anage~nt Group : Information a~d support ~t~oup for HIV positive persons. Utilizin~ relaxation, visualization, m~trition and exercise to focus on stress manaflement. Those interested maycaltDr.gealat 742- 1610 or Hidfte Etiiott at 855- 2749. ~ E~5i~ L[~ : A 24 hour counsel in~ and reIerral fine sponsored b~ Metropolitan Community Church, Call ~r~d~V, ~u~V ]~l~h: Hear some or our " OLDER FAVORITES" mixed in with our regular friday night popular dance music, 856 - 2747 r~E~ ~ap Group : Weekly meetings Lo meet the needs of ~lay meu and lesbian women, sponsored by Hetropolilan information contact L, Mutlendore at 858 - 1715 O~la~o~ana ~or E~oke: women’s reproductive and An or~anizatk~n door prizes. which basic human d~hts. write P.O, Box 472272, Tulsa~ Oh 74147 or c~ll ~i~, July l?~h: Our Arst Annual Toga Party may be your chance to see all those women you’ve always wanted to see in the sheets ! Drawings for Community Church. Meets Tuesday at 7:~0 pm at 1623 ~. Haplewood, For more s~pports Vor more info 749-3733. O .G .~ .~. : OMahoma Gay CommunRy [{etreats provides re~reat opportunities for ~ay men and lesbian women across the stale. [{etreats offer ~lroup discussions, quiet times, rel~afion exercises a~d recreational activities -- ~ocusinfl on areas of concern to ~ay men and lesbian women. Retreats are hem approximately 5 - 6 times per year. More into : O.O.C.[{., ~,O. Box 701601 , Tulsa, Oh 74170 or Acnat 592- 1979. O.~.~.~-: OMahoma provides Gay edu~tional ~olitk~fl and Omcus- an informational organization ~ridaV , ~uiV ~4Lh : So what if we’re six monks early ! It’s the spirit that count, and TL’s certainly has ~e spirit...not to men,on quite an incentive to " be good "so you can sit on the lap of OUR" Santa which programs and Claus "! for the plannin~ and coordination of Tulsa’s annual Lesbian / Gay materials re~ardin~ current political issues ()~ concern to ~ay men and lesbian women in Oklahoma. Hore info : P.O. Box 904126, Tulsa,O~ 74105. ~lOE EO~I~ A community - based organization responsible ~ride Celebration. ~TI : Sea, ices include seK- help community resource in{brmation, individual and ~roup dialogue, and family support. ~idaV , July ~1 sL : Come dressed as your favorite Marx Brother : Groucho, Harpo or Zippo, and we ’11 give a prize for the best in each category ! HeeLs eve~ other Tuesday at 7:00pro, 5147 S. Ha~ar(I, Suite 181 , Tulsa, O~ 74155. ~hone 749-7898. ~oner ~ool ~a~ : A billiards lea~lue made up ol nine area teams sponsorin~l ~lames and tournaments in parti(ipafinfl clubs the Tulsa area. Check local cltl[)s [0r more in[0. Tulsa A~D5 Task Force: A (OlllIl!tln![y or~lmfization based (ompri~ed ot health pro~(~sionals, community or~anizafiou~ and social scixd(c a!Icncics creatcd Io a(Idrcss lo(at l)robtcms fac(xl by the p~dicnt with AIDS an(l provide lot community cducalion, For more info write [’ ,0. Box 4550, Tulsa, Oh 74159 or call Bill Pierson 744 - I000. Tulsa ~i~)’ I ~oemly ll~allh l)~parlm~nl : OIfci~ Ii(c IIIV- Ai~lil)o(1) I(:~fiu{l by app()inlmci~l. at �We’re Closed On Monday During The Summer ¯ -:uu - 9:00 prn GENTLEMEN’S BUFFET 5:30- 7:30 pm Coming Soon : Donce~s From 7:30 to 10:30 pm /:ILL NIGHT UJCL/~ ~0~// MOVIE NIGHT Starting At 7:00 pm Sharp WELL DRINKS $1.00 Each � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/30d0256c3cb0012cbd01b3241c4b569a.pdf b3a6f6e94679430d7fdf2b64ed3a6b2c PDF Text Text Volume 7, Number 8 August 1987 For many gay & lesbian people who "" come out " one of the internal issues we may have to deal with is our religious background -- what our church has said about homosexuality. For some of us it is an issue that presents a real turmoil. But what about the estimated 20- 50% of the ........... ministry of the church, (nuns, priests, ministers, .................. etc. ) who are gay or lesbian ? For them to come out presents not only a spiritual turmoil -- to come out is a real threat to being able to continue their vocation uthw t Day The response from out of state teams planning to attend the Seventh Annual Softball Tournament on Labor Day weekend has been very gratifying. Womens teams ~om wichita and Kansas City have already said they would attend, and at least three Tulsa womens teams are planning to participate. Two Dallas teams ( one the returning First Place vanner ), two Houston teams, two Kansas City teams, one Wichita team, and one Little Rock team have already announced plans to attend. Inquiries have come from as far as San Francisco. This is the first year the tournament will offer to reimburse a portion of the travel expenses for the first, second ,and third place winners in both the mens and womens divisions. Also, a reimbursement is offered the HVP in both divisions. This is attracting wide-,spread interest and should make this tournament one the biggest in the country. of spiritual service. How do they resolve their sexuality and their spirituality ? And does that mean having to leave the church ? For the panel members who will address us at the August 4th meeting, these questions will have very individual answers. 1g~ - nun May Lincoln will share her experiences and perspective along with the panel’s other ex - ministers and seminary students, including Rick Knight, who was at one point studying for the priesthood, and Jim Perry, a former Methodist LayMinister. Many denominational conferences are debating homosexual issues and the ordination / suspension of homosexual clergy. The Vatican has issued a new directive strongly condemning homosexuality. Can gay and lesbian clergy currently in the church and in the closet stay there ? Will these debates and their own Personal Truth drive them out of the church -- and the closet ? We could be seeing many more ex- nuns, priests and ministers as visible members of our community. Come listen to our panel members speak on this timely and informative subject. TOHR’s monthly meetings begin at 6:30 p.m., and are held in Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library, 4th and Denver, downtown Tulsa. The program will follow the short business session and refreshment break. TOHR’s meetings are open to all. See you there! (Note: Several people have already agreed to participate on the panel, but more are welcome. Anyone feeling they would have something to contribute to this panel discussion is invited to call Ken at 592- 1979. Panelists may remain anonymous if they wish. ) �tn order to involve a ~reater number ofpeopte ee&s TOga The Sunday Brunch Bunch will be ~ettin8 to~ether ~r food and ffm on Sunday, August t6th ( 12:30 p .m. ) and has resen/ed the prb~ate dining room at Charlie HRche!l’s N[d~ov,~, 2705 East 21st. If you have not attended a TOHR brunch before, now is the time ! tt "s a ~reat w<¢ to have finn ,Mth friends -- and meet new ones too ~ The brunch will cost approximately $6 to $7 per person, depending on your drink. ~en you a~ivejust ask to be directed to the private dining room. See you there l Needed ~~~O~ ~~~e We "re looking for a few good men and women to help us ~Ath an ~mpo~ant TOHN. project. Our AIDS Awareness ~mpaign ~!l culminate ~th the TOHR Benefit Dinner and Auction ,. set for ~tober 2rid, 1987. We’re had a number of donations ~om national celebrities for our silent auction and we need volunteers to help us secure additional items ~om lo~1 ~ends and businesses. If you’d like to help or if you "d l~ke to donate to this auction please ~11 J~m at 592 !979. Board will be addin8 ~,o non ~ votin~ members to the current board. At the same time, the Executive ~ard ~11 establish a gour member Ad~sow Z~ard to sep~e until Februaw 1st, 1988, ~nich will meet evew months ,Mth the ~ecut~ve Board. ~ TOHR grows, it impotent to involve a greater number of indMduals the daily operations. These ~o actions are possible under our current by - laws, but at some point in the ~ture the membership Mll be asked to consider making these additions a permanent paA of our organization’s by-laws...making the ~o nonvoting members into NIl members of the board, elected bythe membership. The Ad~so~ ~ardwould continue to be an appointment by the ~ecutive ~ard. The names of those who have agreed to sere in these ~pacities MI1 be announced at the August 4th membership meeting. ee om The Swedish Par!iament approved a Mll on June 4th gMng gay and lesbian couples the same righ~ as heterosexuals married bY common law. The bill was passed ~ollo,Mng a sN - year study of gays and lesbians by a government appointed commission. Oay and lesbian ~ndMduals will now be able to sign ~ousin~~ ............. ~aasea as couples, regulate the d~vision of aRer a break - up, and grant lovers the Hght to ~nher~t prope~2 in the absence of a w~ll. The Par~y Shop .......... ~ ....... ~o.oo .......... o.oo ~.......... ~o.oo 10% discount g~ven for ads run 5 consecutive months. 2014 East Sixth S~eet ( oR ANY OTHER BO~ NENBEN ) 587 - 9809 GAY D L SNAN �TOHR The Mational Gay and ~sbian Task Force ( MQLTF ) announced the retirement of a large tong - term debt which had totalled approximately 585,000 in April of 1986. "" We are delighted and very proud to put this debt to rest," said Kimberly Webster, Development Director of the Task Force. "With concentrate on increasing the ’~4tali~ of our already strong organizing and lobbying programs, The Task Force eliminated the debt through a comprehensive program which expanded ~ndraising and membership development, while reducing over head. "We were able to get rid of the debt for three reasons: our members, our ~ard and our Staff, "" Webster noted. "’ Our members responded generously to suppoA the organization. The Board implemented effective fis~l management procedures which insured that we did not spend beyond our means. ~d credit is due to an extremely dedi~ted and creative s~ff, which was able to streamline the operati,on ~thout compromising the quali~ of our diverse programs, "’ oo 0 o 0 0 00 o An Excellent Selection Of Wines And Liquors Special Orders Accepted Wi~ 48 Hours Notice IN BROOKSIDE SINCE 1959 Fres[dent Jim Ferry and Straight Talk volunteer Cynd[ W[IHams recently presented a modified version of TOHR’s Project Straight Taik to a master "s level counselin~ class at the University Center at Tulsa. The prima~ focus of the presentation was to address the m~hs about homosexuality as it relates to those in the fields of counselin~ and clini~l psycholo~. t -Gay am@ron In an inte~ew ~th the ~llage Voice, United States Surgeon General C. ~ereR Koop rolled discredited psychologist and anti - gay acti~st Paul Cameron" one of the most dangerous men in ~erim... his answer to eve~hing is genocide of homosexuals.’" A~aid of ~meron’s influence, Koop noted mnse~atives, including ~lliam Dannenmeyer (R~lif. ), have hired ~meron as an AIDS consu!~nt and are repeating his theories on AIDS. "’ I even hear ( ~meron "s ) phrases coming out of the mouths of the ~ite House and that stores me,’" Koop said. ~meron was dropped ~om the membership of the ~erimn Fsycho~ogiml /~sociation for his inflammatow statements and questionable research on homosexuals. �Three benefit re~mes, featuring tocal ’" zany" acts, will be held in August to benefit the Southwest Invit ational SoKball Tournament, scheduled for Labor Day weekend. The shows, bilted as the "T~cky Tacky Re~e ’" wall be held at the TOOL BOX on ~aturday, August %st at ~:00 pro, at STROKES on Sunday, August 2nd at ~0:00 pro, and the 50~ PACKING CO. on Saturday August 8th at ~2:00 pm. Admission will be $2.00 atthe door. Sponsors are urging eve~one to" bring lots of tip money. The goal for the benefi~ is to raise $~,900 to cover the amount needed to award the three top teams a Tl~is attractive Florence Park area home represents an exciting investme~t opport~mity with a very low initial cash i~westment requirement. Professionally re - designed throughout, the three bedroom, one bath living space features a bright garden room as an annex to the formal dining area and a glassed-in porch at the rear of the home which could double as a greenhouse. potion of their travel expenses to come to the tourn ament. The shows will feature performers who have done "" zany ’" acts at previous benefit shows. This includes some acts billed as "trash "’, and some as "’ sleaze "’, but mostly those that are dmmright ~nny. Proper ’" awards "wS!l be given each evening. More than ~en~ individuals and groups have agreed to perform. Only ten ~11 be used at any one performance so people will have to attend at least ~o performances to see all acts. ( This, incidentally, being the intent of the sponsors. ) Behind the main residence is a one bedroom carriage house complete with kitchen and living areas which is also completely refurbished. Rental income from this unit could offset an important part of the monthly obligation. This two residence package is priced at $78,500.00 and currently carries an assumable, f~xed - rate FHA mortgage at 3~!.5%. The owner is willing to facilitate your smooth acquisition of this property by carrying a major portion of the equity. For a personal tour or additional information please call 9-£8 / 744 - 6026. ~ AI DS Awareness n Benefit Dinner and Auction ’87 �It promises to be three evenings of never forgotten pleasures, according to the sponsors, who urge you to also look for special SWI events at other Bars in the Creek Nation Bingo, 81st and Lewis, will be the sight coming month. Among those agreeing to participate at press time were : Glen R., Jimmy I~I., Rusty C., Stuart S., Gary B., Shun S., John K., John T., Renny B., Lynn H.&’ Co., of a TOHR gathering as we are personally planning to declare Saturday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm ’" TOHR Bingo Night". Call Penny for information or reservations at 437 - 1330. Mike M., Rod K., Dennis W., Cayte R., Mary P., Doug H. & the Aqua Nets, Bert McA., T .J. N, Ron P., Tyler S., Raghenna, the Green Country Cloggers, and members of both the Box Boys and Renegade softball teams. Others wil! be joining the roster. The Third Annual Tulsa Cut-A-Thon to benefit Muscular Distrophy will be held on Sunday, August 30th from Noon until 5:00 pm at Scissors, 71st and Memorial. For only a $5.00 fee, you can get a great hair cut and help a good cause. The stylists who are donating their time to the project hope to raise at least $1000 dollars during the day. If you have questions call The women of Tulsa are having a campout and you are invited ! The gathering will be held September 11, 12 and 13th with special entertainment from the all - Nate at 252 - 3656. gir! band Pretty Boy Floyd both nights .The campout will be held at the Group Camp area of Sequoyah State Her and omen will be held at the First Unitarian Church, 600 NW 13th, ( I3th & Dewey ). There will be a $3.00 cover, and no alcohol will be served. Call Helen Holgate at 405 / 366 - 0923 PLEASE prepay if possible ! For more info contact" The Gathering "’, Cosmos Productions, at918 / 445 - 0383 if you need more information. Several Tulsa women received a warm welcome at the last dance, and we are all cordially invited to attend. or 918 / 299 - 5298. First ( Maybe Last) Annual Featuring The Best Of The Zany Acts: Saturday, August 1st Sunday, August 2nd Saturday, August 8th ~:~". Tool Box ............. 11:00 p.m. Strokes ............... 10:00 p .m. 501 Packing Co ..... 11:00 p.m. ( NOT ALL PERFORMERS APPEAR EACH TIME) Admission 8 .00 At Doo Danc Another Herland Help Dance is being planned in Oklahoma City on Saturday, August 29th. The Dance Park, Ft. Gibson Lake. The campground has cabins, a mess hall, and centrally located showers and restrooms, and many nearby recreation activities. Cost is $15.00 per person before Sept. 5th or $20.00 at the event, or $5 ifyoujust come to hear the band and leave. OrTip Money) Benefitting 1987 Son.west ~n~4~tiona~ So’baH Tonn~ament, Labo~ Dav Weekend, . �S t~ a !opsided £es w 8 to 1 decision, the U.S, Supreme CouP: a~reed vdth a lower court that a Houston ordinance--which was reportedly used by police to ~arass ~ays -- is unconstitutional, Chief Justice ~Hiam ~ehnquist was the lone dissent, The Ordinance in question ~s a ~0 - year - oM ci>j law which makes it a misdemeanor for any person to assautt or" in any manner" oppose or" interrupt "any police o~cer "in the execution of his duly." The high cou~ agreed with the U .S. @u~ of~peals for the FiRh Circuit that the language of the ordinance was "substantially overbroad" and, thereby, prohibited constitutionally protected speech. Houston gay actMst ~y Hill challenged the ord~nance’s constitutionaliff aRer being arrested under the law several times. Hil! s~ted that he believed Houston police were using the ordinance in many ~ses simply ~o harass @ays living in the predominantly gW Hontros6 section of the cir. (>/er $%000.00 and 400 responses were received by Dignity/85A a~er the ~ay/~esb~an Ro~an organization printed an advertisement ~n Hewsweek magazh~e. J~m Bussen, Di@n~bj/USA Fresiden[ said ads appeared in many da~ly papers, on the ~ssodated Fress ’,ire and nearly evew @tholic Diocesan newspaper. Response was mainly favorable. "one junior high schooler wrote in with a small donation and said how @ood i[ made him ~eel,, Bussen said. Hat~onal Digni~ ~ce - Fresiden[ glinor Crocker said some responses were hate~l. One respondent ’" I "m a Christian and I hope you go to hell." ~other man said if he was ever approached by another man for sex he would ki!~ him. Crocker said she will fo~ard some of the negative mail to ~ationa! ~nference of ~thotic Bishops President ~chbishop aohn mw in hopes he will suppo~ a DigniW anti-gwilesbian violence project and legislation before Congress to study hate - related violence. Yes ! t want to be a contributing member of Tulsa OMahomans For Human Rights ~ Flease accept payment of my correct amount as described below : N $10.00 Limited Income / Students C2 $20.00 Regular Member ~ $35,00 Organizational / Household NernbersMp ~ $100,00 Sustaining Membership ~ i am over 18 years of age. ~ ~ am currently on your mailin9 list and wish ~o remain. ~ I am not currently on you~ maiHn~ list and wish to be added. ~ame Address City .................. Telephone ....................... State .......... S~gnatu~e Zip ..... ........................ Hake Check Fayabte To : T=~sa Oklahoma,s Fo~ ~a~a~ ~ghgs, g .O. Box 52729, Tuba, OK 74t52 ~oun~ contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are ~ deductabte. Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John Free estimates In Business For 10 Yea~s We Support : #;~etropo~itsn Community Church Tulsa Aids Task Force Tu~s~ Oktahomans For Human R~ghts P~[)Hs~r/~d[~.o~’: ]2C~ ~:~e[d ~.O BOX 2405 TULSA, OK 74101-2405 (918} 747-2339 Office Hour~ 10am-Spin MomFri �A survey ofhospits! residents and interns found ;25% believe itwould be ethic.a! to turn away AID5 patients choice were given, and half believe there should be such a choice, it was reported June 4th. "We find these results to be disturbing," said Nathan Link of the New York Universi~ School of Medicine ’" Whether the attitudes revealed by the study wlt compromise the level of care given to A!DS patients remains to be seen ." A team of 2:2 researchers from eight American research cen~e~s conducted an ¢ncou~a2in2 study of ~h¢ immunolo~i~ and ~rologi~ effects ofampli2en, a mismatched form of doub!e - s~anded ~, on ten people with AIDS, AKC, o~ L~5. The resul~ of thek study were reposed in the June 6, 1987 edition of the British medial journal The ~ncet. ~at this means is that" in the sho~ term, ampligen seems to have the dual abili~ to restore immunologi~l ~anction and to control HIV repli~tion. "’ If this is true, ampligen would be the first drug to achieve both . . . . . . . . . . ~nctions -- and without toxic side effects ( This information has been reprinted from an L .A. Weekly story by Ian B~ppoport. ) /~ the menance of AIDS has spread throughout the world, so too have theories on its origin. Some scientis~ point to sMne fever as the ~DS source, while others say it was green monkeys or hepatitis research. But the sta~ling theocy that AIDS was triggered and proliferated by a smallpox vaccine administered during the last X3 years throughout the Third World by the World Health Organization ( ~O ) has received conspicuously little ~verage since it was first reposed May XXth by the ~ndon Times, one of the world’s most respected newspapers. Pierce Wright, ~ndon Times science editor and author of the sto~, ~ote that the smallpox vaccine theo~ makes sense in light of what IS kno~ about the spread of AIDS. " It would account for the position of each of the seven ~ntrat ~ican states which top the league table of most - affected nations, the greatest spread of HIV infection coincides Mth the most intense ( smallpox ) immunization programs," said Wright. The ~ndon Times sto~ concluded that the smallpox immunizing agent i~elf has triggered the AIDS virus. Medial expels in ~s ~geles doubt that specific theo~ saying instead that if it is related to AIDS it is instead a ~rrier of unidentified AIDS ~using microrganisms. Still, it is hard to unders~nd why no mention of the smallpox theory has been reposed by the U .5. media since the sto~ first broke. C~l or Write for Free Rate/Policy Bro~e: ~ ~e Gayly ~ P.O. Box 60930, OKC, 73146 T~sa Tele hone: 599-9380 ~ OKC & Long Distance: (405) 528-080(. ~ CLEAR ARTISTIC SOUNDM~XING PA Aental @ Consultation @ According �Candlelight marches and vigils have been held across the Country to honor the memory of those who have died with AIDS., These evetns challenge us to learn all we can about AIDS -- and to do everything we can to stop it in its tracks. Safe sex means more than a new style ofintimacy -- it means an end to the candlelight marches and vigils. Learn the facts, we "re here to help. Remember, If you want infor:mation about AIDS or Safe Sex, or if you just want to talk, cal! ~s at 747- 5540. Our services are free and you can remain anonymous. F.O. BOX 52729 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9b1ce5f7a78ab875cc279649d6bd1316.pdf 78d60086632b4f8348a26d19d18b26cd PDF Text Text Volume 7, Number 9 Sep[ember 1987 ~EN NEITH The unbiased truth is supposed to be the business CATHY ~IL~ of the news media. On gay & lesbian issues, though, the prejudice of the reporter sometimes shows Jilda Unruh Show", a noon-time talk show on Channel 8 on which she has featured programs on anti gay and lesbian violence, AIDS, and female through. What can the gay & lesbian community do when the news is biased ? On Tuesday,-September 1st, several local media ’" friends "of Tulsa’s gays and lesbians will address this impersonating ( "" 1 loved it when the audience asked these guys to share their beauty tips " ). Jilda has been on Channel 8 "s staff for 3 years. and other concerns we have about reporting being factual and positive. Karen Keith is Channel 2 ’s mid - day news anchor, and co - anchor of the 5 o ’clock news. Her support of the gay community both on and offcamera impressed Jilda Unruh is host and executive producer of’" The Final plans for what promises to be the biggest tournament to date are being completed and wiil be announced at the TOHR meeting on Tuesday September 1st. Sending teams wilt be Kansas City, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Stillwater, Little Rock, and Houston. Others will be announced as received . The defending womens division winner from last year, the Stillwater Jokers, will be among those registering. The defending mens team will be playing in the Gay World Series instead of returning to Tulsa. Games are scheduled to begin on Saturday, Sept ember 5th at 10:00 am at Bales Field, Turkey Mountain (kmtintmd on Page 10 (South Union Avenue at 61st), and will run through Sunday, when an Awards Ceremony will be held at Strokes. EveD,one is invited to attend all the games and the awards ceremony. A new rule change for this year does not allow men to play on women’s teams, but two women are allowed to play on a men "s team. Official headquarters hotel is the Dillon Inn on Memorial Drive. All bars are planning special events. check ads and posters l~0r details. Come to the TOHR Meeting, get the scoop on the weekend’s events, and buy your official T-Shirt! Be sure to attend the games and give the 500 visitors to our city a warm Tulsa welcome ! �On September 19th & 20th, ORlahoma Gay Corn munity Retreats will present another opportunity for approximately 20 gay men and lesbian women to meet new friends, relax, and learn more about themselves and how they can deal with life more positively. An Insight Retreat is an informal "’ getting in touch with yourself" experience in a supportive gay and lesbian group. Mary Lincoln and Sharon Thoele are professional counselors who guide retreatants in simple processes that can help you Rnow yourself and get more out of life. There is also social time, time for yourself and good food ! More than 100 men and women of all ages and bacRgrounds have participated since the first retreat in 1986. Now is your opportunity! (New retreats are currently being planned for previous retreatants-coming later in the Fall. ) This retreat session will be held at a house overlooking Fort Gibson Lake--just outside of Wagoner, OK. $30 is all you pay f6r meals, lodging and all retreat activities ! ( Pay $5 extra and come one night early ). Registrations after Sept. 9th are an additional $10.00. For more information call Harlin at 622 - 3784 or Kevin at 583-9484 (or see them at the TOHR monthly meeting, Sept. lst). One fo TOHR’s September Friendraiser’s has been scheduled for Saturday evening, September 19th at the home of TOHR Board Member Penny Humphrey. We "ve scheduled a potluck picnic and pool party to begin at 6:00 pm. So fix your favorite picnic dish and beverage, grab your swimsuit and towels, and join us for a wonderful end- of-summer event. Penny needs to lmow how many to expect -- give her a call at 437-1330 for reservations, directions, or more information. The TOHR Executive Board held a weekend retreat to plan programs and projects for the remainder of the year. Get out your calendar and mark down the fol lowing Friendraising Events : TOHR Pizza Night .................... October 1Sth TOHR Oktoberfest Night ............... October 24th TOHR Getaway Weekend ........... November 7 & 8 TOHR Christmas Banquet .......... December 14th There will be more information about each actMty as time goes along. If you "d like to help or would like to sponsor another event, contact one of the Executive Board members. Official Publication of TULSA OKLAIIO3~\NS FOR }H,~3~,~ RIGHTS P.O.Box 52729 @ Tulsa,OK 74152 @ 918/743-GAYS Jim PenT, President ....................... 592- 1979 Kenaolmston, 1st Vice Presidem ........... 59£ 1979 I)oug Hanson, grid Vice P~vsidem .......... 74~ £748 Carole Brown, SecreImT .................... 583 9~£ Roy Seam, T*vasurer ....................... 151 0145 Pem~y Hump~ey, Member at Large ......... 437 1330 Rely Be~, Member At Linage ............. 587 1956 ~ug H., Ken J., ~role B., Jim P., ~chard H., Tom N.,KenH., TedA. Full Page .......................................... $95.00 Half Page .......................................... $45.00 Quarter Page ...................................... $30.00 Business ~rd ..................................... $20.00 Classifeds .......... $8 ( For 20 words, then 10¢ per word ) Inse~ Charge ( ~th Supplied Copies ) .............. $50.00 10% ~pesetting charge applies to ads not ~mera ready. 10% discount given for ads run 3 consecutive months. ~LL C~OLE BRO~ FOR ~RTI~I~G IR~ATIO~ ( OR ~ OTHER BO~D ~E~BBR ) LESg AN PRESS �The Sixth International Convention of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will be held October 23 26 in Washington, D .C. During this convention, they intend to tell our elected officials about the concerns they have for their gay and lesbian children and friends. They plan to offer opportunities to "join hands, to learn and teach, to energize themselves .... and mare equality for their gay children happen ." There will be workshops on "Gay and Lesbian Coupling," " Educating about AIDS", "Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights "," Repealing Sodomy Laws "’ ,just to name a few. For more information you may write to Parents FLAG of Hetropolitan Washington F .O. Box 3533, Silver Spring, MD 20901. There is a local chapter ofP - Flag meeting in the Tulsa area on the 2nd thursday of every month at 7:00 p .m. For information you may call 838 - 1715. The NAMES Project is a nation- wide campaign to memorialize the tens of thousands of Americans who have died of AIDS. They are creating a memorial composed to thousands of individual 3" x 6" fabric panels, each bearing the name of a single person lost to AIDS. Designed and completed in homes across America by the friends, lovers, and families of people who have died of AIDS, the panels will be assembled into one massive expanse of names, and will be displayed across the Capital Mall in Washington D .C. on Sunday, October 11, 1987 during the National March on Washington. Inspired by the American folk art traditions of quilting and sewing bees, the NAMES Project is a positive expression of personal loss as well as a dramatic illustration of the impact of AIDS on American society. Panels must be received by September 15th, so if you would like to create a memorial panel please Congressman Henry Waxman ( D - Calif) introduced a bill to provide $400 million a year for AIDS - related counseling and testing with strong provisions estab lishing federal protection of the confidentiality of test results and guarantees banning discrimination against those who might test positive. The legislations, introduced with bi-partisan support in the House of Representatives and the Senate, emphasizes the role of counseling in changing behavior that might transmit HIV infection ; testing is presentied as an adjunct to that process, not to end in itself. The bill has been endorsed by the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and America. the Health Insurance Association call ( 415 ) 626 - 5725. I~TATIOI~ ALL ~F_~ PLAID AT BALB~ ( Sou~ Union Avenue A~ ~ls~ ) Oa~aes ~ Be Played : Sa~day: i0:00 a~ -la~ even~ OUT F T OF BALL TOU BffT of �The women of Tulsa are having a campout and you In a recent Tulsa World story, itwas reported that the po!ice are seeking clues in the death of a man who was severly beaten and possibly robbed near one of our are invited ! The gathering will be held September 1t, 12 and 13th with special ente~inment from the all girl band Pretty ~y F!oyd both nights .The mmpout will be held at the ~oup ~mp area of Sequoyah State Park, Ft. Oibson ~ke. The campground has ~bins, a local clubs in the downtovm area. Dennis Watermon, 36, died August 9th at Osteopathic Hospital with severe trauma to the head and a skull fracture received either ~ate August 7th or early August 8th. This incident follows severa! other reported cases of ’fag bashing" in the Tulsa area. Individuals are cautioned not to travel alone, there is safety in numbers ! Several bars and clubs that cater to a gay mess ha!l, and centrally lo~ted showers and restrooms, and maw nearby recreation activities. ~st is $15.00 per person before Sept. 5th or $20.00 at the event, or $5 ifyoujust come to hear the band and leave. FL~SE prepw if possible ~ For more info contact "" The Gathering ", Cosmos Productions, at 9~8 / 445 - 0383 or mLxed clientele are taldng added precautions to insure the safety of their patrons. Al! bars ~MII provide escorts to your car when asked if suspicious characters or 918 / 299 - 5298. are loitering in the parking lot. TOH Yes ! I want to be a contributing member of Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights ! Please accept payment of my correct amount as described below : [] $20.00 Regular Member [] $10.00 Limited Income / Students [] $:100.00 Sustaining Membership [] $35.00 Organizati6nal / Household Membership I am over :18 years of age. I am currently on your mailing list and wish to remain. I am not currently on your mailing list and wish to be added. [] [] [] Name Address City ................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................... State .................................... Zip Signature Telephone ........................................... Make Check Payable To : Tulsa O~a~omans For !~uman ~ht~, P .O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 Amounts contributed to TOHR over set membership fees are tax deductable. Jan, Odessa, and Kate are a lesbian family in Seattle. Gay men and lesbians have a right to keep and raise their own children. Governmental bureaucracy, courts and other agencies should keep their hands offour children. For Information, Checks Payable to: MARCH ON WASHINGTON, INC., P.O. ~x 7~1, Washington l~.~arch for this family and all our families so we can continue to live and love together. l/we donate, e;ldotse, etc: Please ch~ck ~- $250 Organization ~ $~00 % $50 fndividual/Contact Per~n 7 $20 Other Kate Sullivan, Odes~, Jan Denali tg , ASSEMBLE: 9:(~) am at the Ellipse, 17th -- Host a Fundraiser St. & Constitution Ave. {Behind Ihe White House} March starts t2 o’clock pm. Rally at the Capitol, West Terrace! - Endorse the event Address City State Zip Please send reformation on how I can get involved ~one If YOU ~ould L~ke To Nelp ~n~r ~1~ "s ~lega~on ~nd ~nations To TO~, P .O. ~x 52729, ~lsa 7~152 Please mark check for ~arch on ~ashing~n. �politics." Since his election, Councillor Scondras has spoken in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Baltimore, New York, and numerous other cities -- this is his first trip to Oklahoma, you won ’twant to miss it. Tickets for the auction, dinner, and special speaker are $25.00 per person and tickets must be purchased by September 30, 1987. You may fill out the order form below and send it vAth your check or money order to TOHR Benefit Dinner, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74!52 or you may ~ll our Helpline to rese~e your ticke~. Tickets will also be on sale at the September TOHR meeting. ~ an additional incentive, there will be a dra~ng held that evening for a ge~way weekend package at the Doubletree Hotel. This pro raises to be one of the most impo~ant events in TOHR’s histo~. So come out that night, help suppo~ our AIDS ~u~tion Programs and our General ~nd, and be one of the ’ ST~S". Name Address Earlier this year, TOHR launched it "s AIDS Aware ness Campaign with the theme: "We’re in this Phone Together... ", the idea was born last year when multi talented entertainer ~ita ~oreno autographed a few ’ No. Of Tickets photos with that message which were then auctioned off to raise money for our AIDS education programs. On Friday evening, October 2nd our AIDS Awareness Campaign will culminate with a Benefit Dinner and Total Payment Enclosed : .................................... Auction to be held at Tulsa "s Doubletree Hotel, 6~00 South Yale, beginning at 6:00 p .m. " It promises to be an exciting evening, "’ says TOHI~ President Jim Perry .. "’ There’s really going to be something for everyone. ~2~"ien we say the ’ stars come out’ we not only mean the national celebrities ~hat have donated to our auction, but we include all the local support we’re receiving for this fianction, as well as the ’ stars" who will be helping us financially by supporting the auction. "The auction will be conducted as a silent auction during a cocktai! hour from 6:00 to 7:30 p .m. TOHR has already enlisted the help of national cele brities such as Burr t~eynolds, iVIary Tyler Hoore, Lily Tomlin, Lynn t~edgrave, Loretta Swit, Calvin ihlein, and many others. There will also be many other items from local "stars’ such as gift items, gift certificates, set vices, and items from local celebrities. The dinner will begin at 7:30 p .m., afferwhich we will have the opportunity to hear one of the nation’s most dynamic openly gay political figures, tSoston City Councillor David Scondras quickly became known as the Council’s most progressive member. In his first term he fought for and won passage of legislation protecting gay and lesbian individuals from discrimination, increased municipal commitment to the fight against A~DS, stronger protection for elderly tenants, and divestment of city t~ands from businesses operating in South ~ica. He is a master at "’ coalition ~m~p ~gAIDS Awareness n Benefit Dinner and Auction ~87 ( at $25. per person ) �Lesbian singer/songwriter Holly Near will be in concert in Dallas on Sunday, October 4th at 5:00 pm at the Garland Performing Arts Center, 500 North 5th, Garland, Texas. Tickets are $!5.00 in advano~ and $17.00 at the door. For more information contact Little Feather Productions, F .O. Box 64720, Dallas, TX 75206 or call ( 214 ) 572 - 2796. The 25th of September will be the date of the next Hertand Dance to be held in Oklahoma City at the First Unitarian Church, 600 NW 15th, (15th & Dewey). There wil! be a $5.00 cover and no alcohol will be served. This dance will feature live music from the Shartel "s, a female 50 ’s style rock- n- roll reuse. Tulsa’s women are cordially invited to attend. For more information contact Helen Hotgate at 405 / 366 - 0923. Porl:V Shop 2014 East Sixth Street 587 - 9809 In less than 6 weeks, on Sunday, October 11th, tens of thousands of lesbian women and gay men, their families, and their friends uritl be assembling at the Etipse behind the ~lqite House to begin a historic Nations! March for Oay and l~sbian Bdghts. This single demonstration, aiong ,Mth several others planned over the holiday weekend, will send a clear message to the nation and to our nation’s i~ader. Together, we ~Mlt send a clear message to th~nation and to our nation "s leaders. Together, we will demand massive increases in fianding for AiDS education, legal recognition of gay and lesbian relationships, a Pres idential order banning anti - gay discrimination by the federal government, reproductive freedom rights, and an end to sexist oppression. There wilt be several participants from Oklahoma, plus a delegation from Tulsa including representatives from TOHR. It’s not too late to attend, but travel arrangements should be made as soon as possible. Jim Perry, TOHR President, will be attending the March on Washington as our official delegate and he will also attend the National Pride Coordinators Conference in Baltimore, two days prior to the Hatch. If you believe in the work of the March but cannot attend, we ask you to support this effort with either a contribution to the national once or a specific donation to help defer the expenses of our representative to the March. For more information please cat! the national once at ( 202 ) 785 - 1828 or call our Helpline, 745 - OAYS. A local would- be participant in the March on Washington is offering for sale two round trip plane tickets to Washington for the March. The tickets are set up to leave Tulsa Friday, October 9th at 9:00 pm and return Monday, October !2th in the a~ernoon. The price is $225.00 each or both for $450.00, For info cal! 745 - 0642. �Northwest ~drlines refused to fly a U .5. citizen hospitalized with AIDS out of China last month, citing company policy against carrying passengers with communicable diseases. Northwest o~cials said thay also worried the man, Brent Anderson, 38, New York City, might be too weak to make the 16 - hour trip back to the United States. They also worried Anderson might be refused admission into Japan and South Korea, countries where all Northwest flights between China and the U .5. stop. Anderson was touring China and entered the Yunnan No. 1 People "s Hospital in Kunming on June 18th with a high fever and respiratory disease. Norb~est officials suggested Anderson "s family consider moving him using a medical evacuation flight. The U .S. Air Force then transported Anderson to the U .S. on a military flight, at a cost of about $40,000 to his family. oo Falm Springs, California won temporary guardian ship of the teen - age son of his lover, who died of AIDS. The decision, reported in a copyright story in the Desert Sun, once again denies custody of Brian Batey to his fundamentalist - christian mother, who twice has been accused of Ridnapping the boy. The boy’s father, FranR Batey, originally won custody of the boy in !982. Brian was living with his father and his father’s lover, Craig Corbett, when Batey died June 26th of AIDS related complications. A hearing to determine permanent custody was scheduled for October 2nd. Lo lisiana Awards The Louisiana State Supreme Court recently awarded most of a resident "s estate to his lover. Samuel Wilds Bacot died in 1984 and left his entire estate to his lover, Danny Washington. A civil district court had ruled that most of the over $400,000 estate should go to Elmo Orgeron, Bacot "s adopted son. The state Circuit Court of Appeal reversed that ruling in favor of Washington. The case is considered a possible landmarR ruling in favor of the principle that "two men can live together and hold themselves to be liRe man and wife, and be legally recognized as such ." o 0 -0 0 O0 0 ] Could Open N~’w Marke~ An Excellent Selection Of Wines And Liquors STATEWIDE GAY VOICE Quahty Adver~sers [,,,m,.-.,m,~ TULSA & ~o Tul~ Telephone: 5~-~ ] * OKC & ~ng D~: I , Special Orde~ Accepted Wi~ 48 Hours Nonce IN fl~OOHSID¢ SINCe ~9S9 Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John Free estimates In Business For 10 Years �Are you going to the March on Washington ? ? Well you ’11 want to make sure that you take your Oklahoma State Flag with you ! ! The organizers of the National March on Washington are requesting that every group, delegation or individual carry their state flag during the March to show representation from all 50 states. It should be very colorful. A gay-ow~ed and operated flag company in Houston is offering state flags at a discounted price to those attending the March. Oklahoma 3 ’ x 5 "outdoor flags are available in cotton for $35.00 or nylon for $38.00. You may order yours bywriting to International Flag Company, 2700 Stanford, Houston, Texas The Funding Exchange, a national network of progressive foundations based in New York City has a program position available for third world, women, or gay and lesbian candidates. This is a new position being developed to support and strengthen a network of 3-4 community based foundations which make grants to social change activism organizations. They seek an individual with strong organizational and administrative skills. SalaD’ will be in the mid to high twenties plus generous medica! and vacation 77006. Payment may be made by check, Mastercard, Visa or American Express. You may also place your order by phone to ( 73-3 ) 529 - FLAG ( and remember benefits and candidates should be available for employment in Fall 3_987. Resumes may be submitted to StaffSearch, Funding Exchange, 666 Broadway, 5th Floor, N .Y., N .Y. 3-003-2 or you may call ( 23-2 ) 260 - to mention the March on Washington ). 8500 for more information. According to ~ay Times, Britain’s national gay newsmagazine, David Norris, an openly gay man and Trinity College lecturer, has been elected to the Irish Senate, even though homosexual acts are illegal in Ireland. A founder of the National ~ay Federation and of the International Lesbian and ~ay Association Norris hopes to challenge the legality of the statute prohibiting homosexual acts, claiming it~ is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. TWM Tulsa Week® Magazine We Support : iVletropolitan Community Church Tulsa Aids Task Force Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights P.O. Publlsher/Editor: Jack Field BOX 2405 TULSA, OK 74101-2405 (918) 747-2339 Office Hours 10am-6pm Mon-Fri CLEAR ARTISTIC SOUND MIXING PR Rental @ Consultation @ Recording �Dignity / t1~tegr~ty of Tulsa, ln~:. A St~pport group h)~ ~a~ and lesbian Roman ~tholics and Episcopalians and their fric~ds. Meets the second St~nda) of each month for mass, a pot - hick st~pper, and a meeting. More Info : P.O. Box 394, Tulsa, OK 74 I01 or (all 583 7063. ~perience Weekend : A ~,~o - day wor~hop designed to assist the pa~icipants to become aware of their experience of life : emotions, ideas, attitudes, beliefs, and relationships. More lnfo: Doug at 743 - 2748 or Roy at 251 - 0145. ~rst Sooaer ~a~e : The statewide all - gay so~ball league which promotes summer slow - pitch softball. Fund raisers and fun events are held throughout the year. More info : 2127 ~ 13th, Oklahoma Ci~, OK 73107. ~ay ~ and ~ - ~non : A fellowship of people who are dealing with the disease of alcoholism in themselves or a loved one. Meets Sat. at St. John’s Outpatient O~ce at 1825 ~st 21st at 7:30 pm. For more info ~11 : ( ~ - ~on ) Dave at 749 - 7707 or ( ~ ) Alyce at 585 - 1774. Gay aad ~sbiaa ~elpli~e : A 24 hour information line sponsored by TOHR, prodding current information about AIDS, area clubs and bars, counseling and medi~l referrals, TOHR activities and other topi~ of interest to the gay and lesbian communi~. C~I1743 - GAYS or 747 - 5540 for a volunteer counselor behCeen 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Gay ~e~physical Group : A group of gay men and lesbian women who explore the world of metaphysi~. Meets on Monday eveh g at 7:00 pro. For more information ~11 Johnny Cronin at 836 - 1100. HELPLl~E: A ci~-wide informational, referral, and counseling line sponsore~ by the ~mmuni~ Se~ice ~uncil. ~11583 - HELP. Hl~ Stress ~anagement ~ro~p : Information and support group for HIV positive persons. Utilizing rel~ation, visualization, nutrition and exercise to focus on stress management. Those interested maycall Dr. Beal at 742 - 1610 or Midge Elliott at 835 - 2749. ~CC C~SIS L~E : A24 hour counseling and referral line sponsored by Metropolitan Communi~ Church. ~11 836 - 2747. ~CC ~p ~roap : Weekly meetings to meet the needs of gay men and lesbian women, sponsored by Metropolitan Communi~ Church. Mee~ Tuesday at 7:30 pm at 1623 N. Maplewood. For more information contact L. Mullendore at 838 - 1715. Oklahoma,s For Choice: An organization which sttpports women’s reproductive and basic human rights. For more info ~ite P.O.Box 472272,Tulsa,OK 74147or~11 749-3733. O .~ .C .~. : Oklahoma Gay ~mmuni~ Retreats provides retreat oppo~unities for gay men and lesbian women across the state. Retreats offer group discussions, quiet times, rel~ation exercises and recreational activities -- focusing on areas of concern to gay men and lesbian women. Retreats are held approximately 5 - 6 times per year. More info : O .G .C .R., P .O. Box 701601, Tulsa, OK 74170 or Kenat 592-1979. O.~.P.C.: which Oklahoma provides Gay edu~tional Politi~l and Oucus--an in(ormational organization programs and materials regarding current politi~l issues of concern to gay men and lesbian women in Oklahoma. More info : P.O. Box 904126, Tulsa, OK 74105. P~IDE CO~i~EE A communi~ - based organization responsible for the planning and coordination of Tulsa "s annual Lesbian / Gay Pride Celebration. S~T! : Se~ices include self- help community resource information, individual and group dialogue, and family support. Meets eve~ other Tuesday at 7:00pm, 5147 S. Hazard, Suite 181 , Tulsa,OK 74135. Phone 749-7898. ~oner Pool ~a~ue : A billiards league made up of nine area teams sponsoring games and tournaments in participating clubs in the Tulsa area. Check Io~1 clubs for more info. T~lsa ~S Task For~e: A commtln~ty based orgm~ization comprised of health professionals, community organizations and social se~ice agencies created to address Io~1 problems laced by the patient with AIDS and provide for community edu(~tion. For more info write P .O. Box 4330, Tulsa, OK 74159 or ~11 Bill Pierson at 744- 1000. Tulsa City / County Health Department : O[fi:rs tree a~onymous HIV- Antibody testing by appointment. �sponsos d ts Ferry Jim Perry has been asked to speak again at Wichita State University on Nonday, September 14th. He will be kicking off their annual Oay and Lesbian Student Orientation Week sponsored,by the oay and Lesbian Resource Association. His topic will be "’ Issues in AIDS Education" where he will touch on cooperative community education programs and AIDS education in public schools. This is one of several AIDS programs that Jim will be presenting during the month of Septem bet. To One of the annual business items that will take place at the.September monthly meeting is the election of TOHR’s nominating committee for 1987. This four member panel will be responsible for presenting a slate of 1988 Executive Committee officers to the member ship at the November monthly meeting. The President will recommend persons for election to this committee and nominations will be accepted from the floor during the September meeting, lfyou are interested in serving on this important committee, please call Jim at 592 - 1979. us when Jeff’ Levi ( executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force ) was here. Cathy Milam is Medical reporter for the Tulsa World. She has written many of the reports about Tulsa and Oklahoma "s gay and lesbian community, as well as .local AIDS reporting. Reporter Dave Blum, also of the Tulsa World, will round out our panel of experts, and give us a male point of view. panelists from the Tulsa Tribune and the Associated Press have been invited and hope to be there. However, at press time they were not able to confirm their appearance. The panel will have lots to share with us, and plenty of time will be allotted to a questions / answer period. You’re invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st. You do not have to be a member of TOHR to attend ! T.OHR’s monthly meetings are held in Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library, 4th and Denver, downtown Tulsa. The program will follow the business session and refreshment break. Come and loin us in welcoming these men and women ! Don’t forget to sign up for our October 2nd Benefit Dinner and Auction at the meeting, we do need much volunteer help to get this project completed smoothly. Can we count on your support ? " A Appearing Saturday & Sunday Night September 5th & 6th : ~t~y ~r~tt~e & The Show Starts Each Night At 2114South Memorial @ 660-0856 10:00 pm, $2. Cover � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/19ea0ec1217918ef72286e5aa29f8cee.pdf ffa7fd7dc363635bfa048c331cf0391b PDF Text Text Volume 7, Num~r 10 October !987 For The national office of the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights has raised about one - fifth of its projected $350,000 budget as of September 1st, The TOEIF~ l"Iominating Committee was selected unanimously at the September business meeting to fulfi!l a sometimes difficult, but very important task for according to March Co- chairwoman Kay Ostberg. However, Ostberg and other March organizers say they the organization. The committee of four, chaired by Doug Hartson, has the responsibility of presenting a are optimistic that fundraising efforts during September and the first week of October would pay for the slate of 1988 Executive Committee officers to the membership at the November membership meeting. October 11th event. The nation’s gay and lesbian bars, groups and community leaders are being recruited to organize a round of last- minute fondraisers. You ’11 find a return enve!ope enclosed ’Mth This will be an especially challenging task if the membership approves a pending by - law, expanding our current Executive Committee by two members. your TOHR Reporter if you wish to make a donation to the National Office of the March. The membership will have the opportunity to make Cont. On Page 7 Cont. On Page 2 You are Invited ~ a Gala ~n~n~ ! TOH "s F st B lmf t D mmr l~dday, October 2rid, 2987 ~ 6:00 p .m. -- 20:00 p .m. ~ The Doubletree ~o~el Featurin~ Special ~uest SpeaRer and The excitement of this event continues to build as more auction items arrive from national and local contributors ! ¯ Stars’ such as Paul Newman, Marriette Hartley, Burr Reynolds, and Lily Tomlin have ’ come out’ in support of this cause. We hope you will by attending ! ’" Come out’ and support TOHR’s efforts to serve the Tulsa community ! " Come out’ and experience an exciting variety of auction items, a grand dinner menu and cash bar, a program featuring special presentations to honor two of Tulsa’s foremost AIDS volunteers, and a drawing for a weekend lodging / brunch package at The Doubletree. T~cket~ ~ay ~ Purchased From : Jared’s Carriage Trade, 1602 E. 15th or send your check to: TOHR "" The Stars Come Out", P .O. Box 52729, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 BU~T �~ Chris complains that Toni seems indifferent about their rel- ationship. Toni thinks Chris is " smothering" and ’ cares too much. Om they find a balance ? @ David would like to feel more emotionally initmatewith Mark, but he "s been ’ used " before, and deep inside is afraid to trust anyone. How can they together build a relationship of intimacy and trust ? @ Peggy got little love and support when she was growing She thinks so little of herself that she can "t believe Jean really loves her. Pegg3’ ’s low self- esteem is damaging the relationship. What to do ? ~ Michael refuses to see the signs that his relationship with Sean is deteriorating. What are those signs ? When should a person know enough to " let go " ? Come to the next TOHR Monthly Meeting for some answers and insights into these and other relationship questions. Our highly recommended speaker will be Florence Beeman, L .S .W., A .C .S .W., well - known in the community for her educational and informational SKILLS FOR LIVING programs. Florence’s 28 years of experience at Family & Children’s Services includes counseling with individuals, couples and families who were having relationship problems of all kinds. She is looking forward to meeting with our group, and we are looking forward to her sharing her advice and exper rise. A question / answer session will be held after the presentation. Come enjoy this fun and informative meeting ! TOHR meetings are open to all ! ! The program will follow a short business session and refreshment break. FL~r~@E Official Publication of TULSA OKLAtIOMANS FOR HUM~N RIGHTS ~OI~E TO T~E ~EETIII~IG ~ 6 o 6:30 p om o ~ronson Auditorium, ~ntral Libra., 4th & Denver P.O. Box 52729 ~ Tulsa,OK 74152 ~ 918 / 743 - GAYS Jim PenT, Prcsidcnl ....................... 592 - 1979 Ken Johnston, 1 sl Vice Prcsidcm ........... 59~ - 1979 I)ou~ tlartson, ~tltt Vice President .......... 743 - 2748 Carole Brown, Sccrclmy. ................... 583 - 9~ ~nt~nued ~o~ Pag~ On~ : You To Roy Scars, Treasurer. ...................... ~51 [ nominations from the floor during the November business meeting, and elections will be held in December. All members are urged to consider their possible role in the growth of the organization for 1988. The offices to be filled include: President, 1st Vice President, 2rid Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and two (or four) Members-at-Large. If you are interested in serving for a year, the Nominating Committee has been given job descriptions for each office and an idea of the level of time commitment for each position. Current board members are also willing to share their experience if you would like information about any given office. We all have some thing very important to offer to the ongoing work of TOHR-- please think about your part and call Doug. - 0t45 Penny tIumphrcy, Member al Large ......... 437 - 1330 Rcm~y Be~’, Member A~ Large ............. 587 - 1956 ~SL~E~ ST&FF : ~ug H., Ken J., ~role B., Jim P., ~chard H., Tom N.,Ken H., TedA. ~~S~ ~ES : Full Page .......................................... $95.00 Half Page .......................................... $45.00 Quarter Page ...................................... $30.00 Business ~rd ..................................... $20.00 Classifeds .......... $8 ( For 20 words, then 10¢ per word ) Insert Charge ( With Supplied Copies ) .............. $50.00 10% ~pesetting charge applies to ads not ~mera ready. 10% discount given for ads run 3 consecutive months. C~L C~OLE BROWN FOR AD~RTISING IN~TION ( OR ~Y OTHER BO~D ~E~ER ) GAY D LESg AN PRESS ASSOC ON �When was the last time you got together with a group TOHR Aerobics instructor Joe Chavez has announced the beginning of the new Fall sessions of classes. Along with this announcement is the good news that these classes will be held twice a week in a first-class exercise facility--Hillcrest Exercise and Lifestyle Programs at 1400 South Boston. This excellent facility has 3" poured rubber floors, mir- of friends and went out for pizza ? Well, you "ll have your chance this month!! TOHR’s first Friendraiser of October is scheduled for Thursday evening, October 15th at 6:00 pm at Mazzio’s Pizza in the Farm Shopping Center, 5121 South Sheridan. We’ve res erved their ’" party room "’ upstairs, so mark your calendar and plan to bring a friend. We’ll see you there ! ! rored walls, exercise equipment (cycle, treadmil, rover), and separate men "s and women "s dressing rooms and showers. Joe’s aerobics program offers three levels of exercise, from beginner to advanced. Aerobics to Go is a high- energy building, low-impact aerobics program performed to Joe’s selections of body- moving music, with special emphasis placed on proper warm ups and cool- downs to prevent injuries or overexertion. These one hour classes will be offered beginning Thursday evening, October 8th, starting promptly at 7:00 pro. Classes thereat~er will be Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $4 per session ($1 of which is a TOHR donation). To register and/or for more information, call Joe at 743 - 7604. Few events are as festive as Oktoberfest! TOHR invites you to get in on the’ gayety" byjoining our group on Saturday, October 24th at 5:00 pm. We’ll all be meeting somewhere in the northeast "quarter’ of the big beer tent. If you’re not sure which group is’ family’ look for the pink triangle pins -- and wear yours if you have one ! ( Pins are available at the TOHR monthly meetings. ) Mark your calendar for the Christmas Banquet, Monday evening, December 14th ! We are planning a new, exciting format and program for the banquet this year. Also to be honored at this time will be TOHR’s Volunteer of the Year. All members will want to be sure and be there ! Have you seen the Safe Sex brochures TOHR is distributing at meetings and to area clubs and bars ? If you haven’t, you should ! Published by the American College Health Association, they are a great guide to safer sexual practices. Check them out, and be sure you know how to reduce your risk for exposure to the HIV virus which causes AIDS. As of August 28th, Oklahoma had already added 71 newly diagnosed cases of AIDS since the first of the year. That brings our total Oklahoma cases ol~cially reported up to 163 ( of which 84 have already died ). Don "t become a statistic -- be safe ! October is National AIDS Education Month, if you haven "t seen one of these new brochures, give us a call at the Helpline ( 747 - 5540 ) and we ’11 send you one Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John 3512 S. PEORIA L~3 Free estimates In Business For 10 Years �In what seems to be a stunning, £iorious clima~ to a ~,¢etve year fight to be reins~ted into the U .S, ~y Rese~¢es, former Drill Sergeant Miriam Ben - Shalom has been ordered by the Seventh C~rcuit ~u~ of ~peats ~n Chi~go to return to the ~e~ce. ~any of you may remember r-liriam as one of our 1985 Gay and ~sbian Pride Week featured speakers. At this time, she is the only person holding a clear, distinct ~cto~ in The Williams Center Cinema has a special treat for us October 2 - 5. The will be showing the widely acclaimed film "’ Prick Up Your Ears ", the biography of Joe Orden, the famous ~iter who was killed by his lover. The tragic / comedy stars Gary Oldman, Vanessa Redgrave and Wallace Shawn, and gets" thumbs up " from Sisco and Ebert. See it for yourself! the chailenge of the U .S. ~my "s discriminato~ polioj towards gays and lesbians. The cou~ ’s ruling went so far as to insure that the ,ACmy is now specifi~lly prohibited from discriminating against ~t. ~n - Shalom bemuse of the issues of this Preliminary financial reports from the 1987 South - lengthy ~se, ordering the Se~eta~ of the ~my to ’" ~ke steps to insure that no member of the ~y re~liates against ~n - Shalom in anyway bemuse she was success~! in her aRempt to gain reins~tement." west Invitational SoRball Tournament indicate that this was the most successful tournament in our history, making a profit of over $900.00 ! However, you don’t need to look at the financial figures to know that this FOR RENT : 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Duplex in 6611& Peoria area. 1 car garage, fenced yard, new carpet and washer dryer hookups. $370.00 per month .Prefer stabte gay couple or gay person. Contact Anna or Gina 6558. 481- was one of the best attended, best organized, and possibly most enjoyed tournaments the community has ever seen. This year we hosted 17 teams from around the country. Tulsa area bars and clubs worked extra hard to help us get the Tournament offthe ground, and worked hard to provide an extra measure of Tulsa hospitality to our out - of- town guests. Our thanks to al! of the volunteers that made this event such a success and our Special Thanks for a!! the hard work and dedication of our Tournament CoDirectors, TOHR "s Vickie Robinson, and Dale Kelso of the First Sooner League, and our Event Coordinator, John DeFord. The Party Shop Mary Lincoln and Sharon Thoele of Kiwanee Center will be conducting a retreat designed especially for Lesbian women and held in a country setting. Registration must be received by October 15th, and size is limited, so register early ! Call the ~wanee Center for more information at 665 - 02~_. �At press time the U .S. Senate had begun hearings on the nomination of F~obert Bork to the Supreme Court of the United States. The Senate Judiciary Committee has already received over 36,000 pieces of mai! con ceming the nomination. "’ originally more of the mail was anti- Bork,’" according to Jane t~rman, spokesperson for the committee, "then we had an influx of pro - Bork form cards." A toll - flee Action Hotline has been established to generate mailgrams to the U .S. Senate opposing Bork’s nomination. The line is open 24 hours a day and callers are read three 50 word messages urging the defeat of Bork "s nomination. Each message costs $4.50 and the message of their choice will be billed to the caller’s personal telephone number. For $.t extra the proposed message maybe altered to suit you, as long as it does not exceed 50 words. The messages address Bork "s hositility to civil rights and civil liberties in general, are part of a broad coalition effort, and in no way reflect on the sexual orientation of those sending them. The same mailgram would cost three times as much sent outside of this system. The number to call is 1 - B00 - 325 - 6000, operator 9!88. The Action Hotline is sponsored by the Wash -~ ington DC based Fairness D~nd, which focuses on mobilization of grass-roots constituent mai!. The fund work_s in close cooperation with The Human Bdghts Campaign ~nd and the National ~sbian and Gay Task Force. ( People mn also m!l the Judicia~ ~mmi~ee at ( 202 ) 224 - 5225. The beginning of clinic! trials of a new therapeutic approach for the treatment of patients with B~D8 was announced by Hedicorp, Inc., a ~nadian-based biomedim! mmpany which manufactures the treatment. The pilot program will take place in hospi~ls in London and New York. The technique being used was developed by Dr. ~raham Karpas at ~mbridge Universi~ in England. Briefly, the process uses plasma mllected ~om healthy volunteers who test positive for a pa~icular ~,pe of antibody. The donated plasma is then processed and administered to patients >Ath AIDS. "This therapeutic apporach is ~o>m as passive immunotherapy, "" says Dr. Vm~as. "’ Bdthough there was insu~cient data for s~tistiml analysis, there was mnsiderabte subjective improvement in the patients. "" I NTERI’L~ MEDICINE COUNSELING SERVICES 9330 East 41st Street BDI AL Tulsa, Oldahoma 74145 B BBITAL BALTH SB 2BS I LUDB Confidential ~B! antibody testing ~th pretest and posttest counseling. STD screenings ~th safer s~ edumt~on and munseling. Preven~tb¢e medicine and health maintenance for HW indMduals. ~nual phys~ls / ~mmun~zat~ons, ~ndMdual and ~uples ~unsel~ng/relationship enhancement, ~ping ~Ath HW pos~tM~ / AIDS ~unsel~ng. Stress management ( Diet / Nutrition / ~erc~se evaluation / Rel~at~on t~chn~ques / ~ndMdua~ psychotherapy ) �TOHR is concerned about the potential for antiAt the urging of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the American Psychological Association, and tKmerican Civil Liberties Union and other groups, Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide for the collection of data on crimes that manifest prejudice based on sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or religion. Although other bills motivated by prejudice, they do not include a provision for the documentation of anti - gay / lesbian incidents. Crimes covered under the bill, known as the "’ Hate Crime Statistics Act ’" ( HR 3193 ), include "homicide, assault, robbery, burglary, theft, arson, vandalism, trespass, threat, and such other crimes as the gay/lesbian violence and recommends the following steps to help you avoid becoming the target of violence : e Be wary of strangers. An assailant may gain your confidence, then turn on you when you are alone. One common con is for an attacker to offer help or ask for help. e Arrange to go into bars and bookstores with friends and to leave these places with friends. e Trust your instincts with people. You may have a "’ funny feeling "" that something is wrong. e If you leave a bar or other gay/lesbian meeting places with a stranger, first introduce him or her to a Attorney General considers appropriate." According to Kevin Berrill, NGLTF and the Lambda Legal Defense Fund, the 300,000 member American Bar Association has adopted a strong resolution condemning biasmotivated crimes, including those committed friend so that someone else knows whom you left with. Better yet, get to know a person better before going anywhere with him or her. Arrange to meet at another because of a victim "s perceived or actual sexual e Report suspicious circumstances to the police or to the TOHR Helpline at 747 -5540. We will relay the information to the police. orientation. Additional urging by the NGLTF has led the National Institute of Justice and the National Institute of Mental Health to initiate effort to study anti - location or at another time. gay/lesbian violence. oo o o Home Box Office, Inc. vice president Sheila Nevins recently taped an interview with U .S. Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Keep, to De used for a documentary produced by the premium cable network titled "AIDS : Everything You And Your Family Need To Know... But Were Afraid To ASk." The original production is scheduled to debut this month. The experts on the show, including Dr. Keep and Dr. Robert Windom, will answer questions posed by the focus groups -- selected teenagers and adults--and the producers, about AIDS. Please check your local listings for days and 0 0 O0 o An Excellent Selection Of Wines And Liquors Special Orders Accepted With 4-8 Hours Notice times. IN BROOK.51DE .SINCE 19.59 YOUR ADVERTISING AVENUE TO OKLAHOMA’S GAY MARKET Call or Write for Free Rate/Policy Brochure: The Gayly o P.O. Box 60930, OKC, 73146 Tulsa Telephone: 599-9380 o OKC & Long Distance: (405) 528-080( �It’s only a ma~er of days before thi~ historiml event. Hew Yor~ is ~Oectin~ to bHn~ 500 busloads of people, Atlan~ ~pec~ a field of 2,500 marchers, Nashville, Tennessee organizers ~pect seven to n~ne busloads.., and most of O~ahoma "s pa~icioan~ are flying or ~rpooling. If you are a~ending please look for the Oklahoma S~te ~ag at the Elipse, 17th S~eet ~ ~nstitution Avene (behind the ~ite House} on Sunday morning at 9:00 am. We ’11 march toge~er... Proud, Strong, United for Tulsa’s gay and lesbian ~mmuni~. As this issue of the TOHR Reporter is going to press, final arrangements are being made for what is sure to be one of the most exciting events in TOHRhistory ! The 1st Annual TOHR Benefit Dinner and Auction, scheduled at the Doubletree Hotel on the evening of arvey Milk, openly arch gay supervisor of San for Harvey, so Frmncisco, was that homophobia assasinated by an can’t kill again. anti-gay racist, sexist bigot in 1978. October 2nd, wil! feature several ’firsts" for the organization. We’ve enlisted the help of dozens of national celebrities and local friends and supporters, we’ve planned an outstanding menu and program-and we "ve arranged to honor two of Tulsa "s most active volunteers in the work to help those whose lives have been affected by AIDS. At the beginning of the year, we launched our AIDS Awareness Campaign with the theme : "We’re In This Together..." Two individuals who have exemplified that theme are Midge Elliott and Dorian Pryce. Midge Elliott have given countless hours and dollars to the Immune Enhancement Study which set out to determine the affects of stress, nutrition, and other good health practices on those individuals who are HIV positive. She also directed Tulsa’s SHANTI program for part of this year and remains as a consultant For Information, Checks Payable to: MARCH ON WASHINGTON, INC., PO Box 7781, Washington DC 20044 I/we donate, endorse, sic: Please check -" $250 Organization and friend. Midge has also given a great deal of time to the education of the general population. Dorian Pryce has focused part of his efforts on raising money for the Tulsa AIDS task Force Community Action Council, which is designed to provide essential setvices ( such as medicine and food ) to several of Tulsa’s PWA’s. He has hosted shows, picnics, and gettogethers, and has been a vocal advocate of AIDS education, and of the community working together If You Would Like To Help Sponsor Tulsa "s Delegation Send Donations To TOHR, P .O. Box 52729, Tulsa 7~152 ~’iease mark check for March on Washington. to deal with the AIDS crisis. These are only two of the many volunteers that are giving a great deal in our community’s response to AIDS, but they are two that deserve our special thanks and appreciation. It will be our special pleasure to honor them at the Benefit ! ! �Last year, Rita NIoreno gave us an important message during the AIDS Crisis. "We’re in this together ". This year, over 40 national celebrities and several local businesses have joined together with TOHR to give that message new meaning. This month, TOHR will hold our first Benefit Dinner and Auction. You have the opportunity to help in our work to provide the Tulsa community with current information about AIDS and Safe Sex. With your help we can remind our city that: TOHR AIDS A~vareness Campaign If you want information about AIDS and Safe Sex, or if you just want to talk, call us at 747 - 5540 between 8:00 and 10:00 pro. Our seI~’ices are free and you can remain anonymous. Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5a01ddc6e6899e7001f11b41d4348517.pdf 91f84930a338c5f2d30b201f58002acd PDF Text Text Volume 7, Number !1 November 1987 "" CttUCK SOLOMON: COMING OF AGE is not another pli~zht of the doomed doeumenta~l. Instead, it is the celebration qf perseverance. It %’ about dealing u:ith tra~ed!!, about ~’.raminin~z the value and contributions qf our own lives, al)out r(,tcards and validation. And as poet Aaron Shurin sa!ts, " It ;s" a shininv idea that tee pa!! our respects to each other while we are still at hand. ’" -- The Oakland Tribune. This is but one of the many outstanding reviews received by the movie which will be featured at TOHR "s monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 3rd. "" Chuck Solomon, : Coming of Age ’" is an intimate portrait of one man, his community, and their strength to live with AIDS. Described as the best documentary in thisyear "s New York Gay Film Festival, ’" Coming of Age " is a microcosm of the courage and humor we have all experienced from friends, family and supporters through our community’s battle with AIDS. Chuck Solomon, a mainstay of San Francisco’s Theatre Rhinoceros, died last December of complications from AIDS. The film, directed by Marc Huestis, tells the story of his life, and his fight against AIDS in a warm uplifting way that personalizes the AIDS crisis. It focuses on Chuck as a full person, with family, friends, lovers, career, a personal history -- a man who had lived his life to the fullest capacity within a strong network of loving support. It has been called "a testament to the power of love. "’ Solomon was described by The Adrocate as a pioneer of gay theatre. The film was principally shot at Solomon "s 40th birthday bash in San Francisco. All of his friends -- actors, drag queens, cabaret performers, producers and directors -- pay tribute to his life with wit and emotion movingly conveyed in this film, while at the same time demonstrating to the audience how the gay and lesbian community is learning to cope with the AIDS crisis. This is a remarkable film you won’t want to miss. The film will follow a business meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Aaronson Auditorium at the Tulsa Central Library -- Downtown, 4th & Denver. Mark your calender and bring a friend ! ! ! A The first annual TOHR Benefit Dinner and Auction held at the Doubletree Hotel on October 2nd was the most successful fundraising event in TOHR’s history, raising over $4000.00. There were almost 90 don ations to the auction from local businesses and national celebrities supporting TOHR’s AIDS Education and General funds. The evening began with the silent auction, followed by an outstandin.q dinner including stuffed breast of chicken and black forest cake. After dinner and the conclusion of the auction, special presentations were made to Midge EIliott and Dorian Pryce for their work this past year on behalf of those in our community with AIDS. Our featured speaker, Boston City Councillor David Scondras, then addressed the audience with a moving call for support of and participation in the March on Washington, and a challenge to stand tall and proud as we deal with AIDS in our city. Special thanks goes out to Ken Johnston, and the auction volunteers for the countless hours which were required to make the auction so successful. We also thank, and urge you to support, the local businesses and individuals who made the auction possible : AAA Liquors, All American Fitness Centers, Annie’s Diner, Aviva Flowers, Benchmark Gallery, Bob & Francine Photography, gon Fleurs, Bradley’s Hair Cont. On Page 8 �A celebration of the Eucharist with special prayers for persons with AIDS is being sponsored by the Episcopal AIDS Ministry for the Tulsa Region in hopes of raising awareness about AIDS within the church and surrounding communities. The service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 50! S. Cinncinnati, on Sunday, November 15th beginning at 6:00 p.m. All persons, regardless of denominational affiliation are encouraged to attend and participate in this service. Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa, Inc., having been actively involved in the Episcopal AIDS Ministry over the past year, will meet prior to the service for a short business meeting, beginning at 4:30 p .m. For more information please contact Dignity / Integrity at A TV documentary recounting the trauma and iso lation of women living with AIDS will air on Wednesday, Novemner l~th at ~:00 p .m, of Tulsa Cable "s Lifetime Channel 35. The one hour program offers a rare, intimate glimpse of the day-to-day lives of four women withAIDS. Each of the women to cope with the ignorance and fear about their disease and hope that in sharing their experiences they will belp others under stand AIDS and those who have been touched by it. The movie also presents a provocative examination of the stigma, ostracism, discrimination, and violence which shadow the disease and those infected. 583 - 7063. Dicdre cCal a Play5 Olivia Records recording artist Deidre McCalla will stop on her 50 city tour to play in Oklahoma City on Thursday, November 19th at 8:00 p .m. at the Carpenter Square Theatre, 840 Robert S. Kerr Avenue ( between Shartel and Classen ). General Admission seats are $6.00 and will be available at the door. The Reagan Administration announced it "s opposition to a proposed bill in the House of Representatives that would protect the privacy of PWAs and bar discrimination against them. Otis Bowen, Health and TOHR President Jim Perry and Straight Talk volunteer Cyndi Williams recently presented another "Straight Talk "" program to a Human Sexuality class at Tulsa Junior College’s Human Services Secretary said that each state should be allowed to "set it’s own rules ." Congress should not "’ rush in" to pass legislation creating new "’ sub stantive rights or enforcement procedures," Bowen said. The bill, introduced by Rep. Henry Waxman ( DCalif) would also prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, public accomodations and goveminent services based on a positive test for the presence of HIVantibodies. Previously, Administration officials, such as Surgeon General C Everett Koop had voiced support for the bill. A full house vote has not been scheduled, nor has a vote on a companion bill, introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy ( D - Mass ) in the Senate. Southeast Campus. The primary focus of the presentation is to address is to address the myths and facts about homosexuality. If you "d like to participate in this project, please call Jim at 592- 1979. Official Publication of TULSA OI(LAIIOM~NS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729 O Tulsa, OK 74152 ~ 918/743- GAYS Jim Pen3.’, President ....................... 592 1979 Ken Johnston, 1st Vice Presidem ........... 59~ 1979 Doug Hartson, ~nd Vice President .......... 743 ~748 Carole Brown, SecrctmT. ................... 583 944~ Roy Sears, Treasurer ....................... 251 0145 PeruW Humphrey, Member at Large ......... 437 1330 Renny Be~’, Member At Lm~e ............. 587 1956 ~ug H., Ken J., ~role B., Jim P., ~chard H., TomN.,KenH., TedA. ~~T~ ~TE~ : ~11 Page .......................................... $95.00 Half Page .......................................... $45.00 Qua~er Page ...................................... $30.00 Business ~rd ..................................... $20.00 Have you checked the mailing label on the envelope in which you received this month’s newsletter ? ? Classifeds .......... $8 ( For 20 words, then ~0¢ per word ) ¯.. the date printed above your name is the date your TOHR membership expires. If your membership has expired ~ won "t you consider renewoing ~oday ? ? It’s easy to do -- ~ust fill out the membership form and send it in or bring it with you to the next TOHR meeting. Help ys be an extension of your caring to Tulsa "s gay and ~0% Typesetting charge applies to ads not ~mera ready. lesbian community. Inse~ Charge ( ~th Supplied ~pies ) .............. $50.00 10% discount given for ads run 3 consecutive months. ~L C~OLE ~ROW~ FOR AD~RTI~IF~G I~R~ATIO~ ( OR ~ OTHER BO~ ~E~BER ) GAY D LESBIAN PRESS �sponsored The next anonymous HIV - antibody test sponsored It takes 3,500 calories to burn one pound of fat. That by TOHR will be held at Metropolitan Community Church, 1623 North Maplewood, on Friday, November 6th beginning at 7 p .m. The test is completely anonymous and free of charge. For more information contact the TOHR Helpline. one beer you had at the dub last night averaged 240 calories. It’s going to require a brisk 2.2 mile walk to burn those calories. So no matter if you are on a strict weight reduction program or just want to lose a few pounds and tone up, aerobic exercise is the fastest, easiest, safest, and probably the most fun way to accomplish your goal. Our community is becoming more health conscious and is developing an increased awareness of the importance of proper diet and exercise. To assist you GALA--Gay and Lesbian Acceptance, a recently formed national support network for members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has announced the placement of a Midwest regional facilitator which will serve the Tulsa area. GALA was formed over a year ago to provide support, ministry, and healing for all persons, whether or not they are members of their denomination. For information please write GALA - RLDS, P .O. Box 411622, Kansas City, MO 64141 or call Rod C at ( 816 ) 333 - 9033. with your program, "" Aerobics to Go" is offering a bi weekly class at a first rate facility. Exercise Consultant Joseph Chavez, assisted by David Parsons offers a high energy, low - impact program on three different levels from beginner to advanced. Following a ten minute warm up, the aerobic portion takes you from slow, to medium to high aerobic work out, then back down again. After a proper cool down and stretch, the focus of the workout changes to problem areas such as hips, thighs, buttocks, and abdominals. The cost is only $4.00 per session ( $1 of which is a TOHR donation). The class meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 p .m. at 1400 South Boston. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, bring a towel, and join the fun. For information ca!l Joe at 743 - 7604. In order to assure a location on a workable date for the annual TOHR Follies, the Executive Board has tenatively booked the "Cabaret Theatre " at the Tulsa County Fairgrounds through 1990. Plans for the 1988 Follies wil! begin shortly, including a new and exciting concept and format. Watch for future announcements about the Follies at the and in the TOHR Reporter. membership meetings YOUR ADVERTISING AVENUE TO OKLAHOMA’S GAY MARKET Call or Write for Free Rate/Policy Brochure: ~ The Gayly. P.O. Box 60930, OKC, 73146 ~ Ttflsa Telephone: 599-9380 * OKC & Long Distance: (405) 528-0800 �The Washington Post front page story on Monday, October ~12th had the huge headline : ~UI~ID~D~ THOU~IDS ~CH ~]~ C~Y ~GHTS and went on to report that "shoulder to shoulder, arm in arm and hand in hand "" we marched on Washington, D .C. to demand a greater governmental commitment to fight AIDS and an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation. An estimated croud of over 500,000, including a delegation from Oklahoma, marched from the White House to the west front of the United States Capital with cries of "" For love, and for life, we’re not going back. The front of the march left the Elipse in back of the White House at noon, but it wash "t until almost 2 p .m. before the Oklahoma contingent was able to step off onto ~17th street carrying Oklahoma flags and singing the theme from the Broadway play ’" Oklahoma "to the cheers of hundreds of onlookers along the march route. Actress Whoopi Goldberg marched at the front of the procession, wheeling her friend Jim Manness, who has AIDS. They were followed by such groups as Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Gay and Lesbian Veterans, Gay and Lesbian Students, Dignity, Integrity, People of Transgenderal Orientation, S/M Leather Contingent, Gay Couples, Regional and State Contingents, ’" Older ’" Lesbians / Gays, organized labor ,and many others. It was after 5:00 p .m. before the last groups arrived at the afternoon rally site in front of the Capital. One of the many speakers was D~mocratic presi dential candidate Jesse Jackson who insisted that all citizens should have equal protection under the law, regardless of sexual preference. After his remarks he made a special visit to the nearly 200 AIDS patients at the rally. Also speaking was Dan Bradley, who headed the Legal Settees Corp. during the Carter Administration ; and who now has AIDS. He fought to maintain his composure but began crying as he told the marchers what he wants his obituaryto say : "’ I want it to say that in ~1982, after years of struggle and a lifetime of fear, I finally had the courage to say, "’ I ’m gay and I "m proud. I "m gay and I ’m proud ." The March was the culmination of several days of activities in Washington including lobbying efforts, dinners, dances, protests, parties, and the dedication of the Names Project Quilt, containing the names of L920 persons who have died from AIDS. The weekend sent a message to the nation that the gay/lesbian movement is larger, stronger, and more diverse than ever. We effectively challenged the notion that gay and lesbian persons are only an "’ invisible minority.’" For love and for life, we’re not going back ! At TOHR’s October membership meeting, the membership discussed, voted upon, and approved a by - law amendment which has increased the size of our Executive Board from seven to nine. The amendment had been proposed in order to involve a larger number of individuals, representing a broader seg 7 ment of the community, in the administration of an organization that is experiencing a period of steady growth. Those nine individuals will be elected at the December monthly membership meeting. The Nominating Committee, chaired by 2rid Vice President Doug t-Iartson, will be looking for qualified and interested individuals to serve on this newlyexpanded Executive Board. The committee must present a slate of officers at the November meeting, at which time additional nominations may be made from the floor. Please consider your role in thie very important comlng year and give Doug a call at 7z~3 2748. �The Chicago Resource Center, a national funding organization for gay and lesbian organizations, has awarded a grant in the amount of $7,950 to TOHR for specific educational programs and the development of a community center. TOHR President Jim Perry sub mitted the grant proposal to CRC" in hopes of broad ening our outreach to Tulsa’s gay and lesbian corn munity." The funding, which is for one year only, will allow TOHRto develop and expand the TOHR Helpline, hire a part- time staff person, develop a community center and underwrite a portion of our AIDS Education efforts. "The grant amount requested for the estab lishment of a ’" community center" was modest given the average concept, but this will give us the initial foundation upon which to build," said Perry. This is the second grant that TOHRhas received from There will be a workshop for all Helpline volunteers at the Lecture Room in the Tulsa Central Library-Downtown on Saturday morning, November 14th from 10:00 am to noon. ( Yes, there will be coffee and rolls!!). There will be a discussion of several new procedures, updated AIDS information, and counsel ing techniques. If you work on the Helpline or wish to work on the Helpline, this is a very important meeting and all interested persons are urged to attend. The Tulsa County Medical Auxiliary has set up a Town Meeting on AIDS to be held on November 2nd, 1987 at the Tulsa County Vo- Tech campus at 3802 North Peoria from 7 p .m. to 9 p .m., Deborah Gesin. M .S., the CRC is the past three years. The first line of funding with the Oklahoma State Health Department, Dr. Duke Kasprisin, M .D., Medical Director of the American Red allowed TOHR to develop "’ Project Straight Talk" and the TOHR Library Project. This funding, along with the generous support of friends and members of TOHRwill help us maintain and expand the quality of services we can offer. A portion of the grant award has already been Cross, and Dr. Mark Rowland, M.D., will present current and accurate information about AIDS and take time for your questions. As of September 30th, 1987 Oklahoma has had 174 cases of AIDS, 82 or which have been reported since received, and the balance will be sent March 1988. the first of this year. Our case total has more than doubled in the last twelve months. INTERNAL MEDICINE COUNSELING SERVICES 9330 East 41st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145 ~nfident~al H~ antibody t~st~ng ~th pretes~ and pos~est counseling. STD screenings ~th safer sex eduction and ~unseling. Preven~tive medicine and health maintenance for HW Positive indi~duals. ~nual physi~ls / Immunizations ~ Indi~dual and couples ~unseling/relationship enhancement. ~ping ~th HIV positi~ / AIDS ~unseHng. Stress management ( Diet / Nutrition / ~erc~se evaluation / Rel~at~on techniques / Indi~dual psychotherapy ) �Burroughs - Welcome Co. announced recently that it had increased production of the anti - AIDS drug AZT (retrovir) to a level that will allow the drug to be available by simple prescription. Previously, the pharmaceutical company required physicians to doc ument patients" eligibility to receive the limited-supply drug by certifying the presence of Pneumocystic Carinni Pneumonia or low T cell blood counts. Because AZT has demonstrated some toxic side effects, patients should be sure that their physicians are knowledgeable of the accumulating research about the drug and are capable of monitoring for possible drug toxicity. Dr. Sherwin U. Miller, president of AIMS Biotech announced recently that his company is " in the final stages of improving the AIDS Virus test." In cooper ation with Virunostics, AIMS Biotech is" ready to open our first AIDS Virus testing laboratory" said Miller. A leader in AIDS diagnostics, AIMS Biotech says their new test will detect the presence of the active -virus, not just the anti - bodies to the virus. ~nitial information suggests that the test is being refined to produce results in 72 hours with better than The PWA ( Person ( or patient ) with AIDS ) Coalition is America’s largest organization for people with AIDS, run mostly by people with AIDS. Providing information, the support, the activities, the fe!lowship, and above all, the hope and affirmation that every PWA needs. PWAC was formed by PWA’s who discovered that a diagnosis of AIDS did not mean an end to the process of living--and PWA’s can help other PWAs to live as pos~ively and creatively as possible. PWAC offers a free Newsline to PWAs as a vital source of information regarding special services, helpful information in solving daily problems, and sharing network .PWAC also serves as a national advocate for PWAs in legal and legislative areas. For more informarion about PWAC, or to support their efforts, you maywrite to PWAC, Box !25, 263 AWest 19th Street, New York, New York 10011. (Note: PWAC is one of the many worthwhile national o~ganizations that deserve our support. In December "s issue of the TOHB Reporter we will give you a list of several national and local gay / lesbian organizations, with brief descriptions of tt~eir activities, to help you make your determinations in your end of the year giving. ) 95% accurao/at a cost of approximately $!50.00 per test. AIMS has licensed Virunostics to develop clinical laboratories across the country to use this test, the first of which is ready to open in San Francisco. Dr Daniel Thor, senior scientist for AI!’~S said the AIDS virus test ( AVT ) is based on culture technology providing rapid discovery of the active A!DS virus, regardless of the presence of the AIDS antigen. Spokesmen for AIMS suggests this technology wi!l soon be available for consumer testing. The Party Shop The !eading cause of condom failure is the use of petroleum- based products like Vaseline and most based or ~1i~o~ - ~ ~ro~t if ~r~ !~ri~ioD is "" surgi~l’" jellies or lubri~n~. ~ong the better products are Johnson ~ Johnson’s ~ Jelly and A~troglide by ~trolube. Remember to play safe~ If you have questions about AIDS or Safe Sex ~ll our Helpline from 8 p .m. to 10 p .m. daily.., we "re ~n this together ~ 2014 East Sixth Street 587 - 9809 �Dignity/ ~ntegrity of Tulsa, ~nc. A supp¢~rt group h)t a mccti~]g. Mot(InR) : P .0. Box 394, Tulsa. ()~ 74101 (~ 7()(~3. t~perience Weekend : A two - clay workshop designed to a~Mst th~ participants to become aware of their experience of life : ideas, attitudes, beliefs, and relationships. More hffo: Doug at 743 - 2748 or Roy at 251 - 0145. Firsl ~ooner ~ague : The statewide alt - gay soffbal[ league ~hich promotes summer slow - pitch softball. Fund raisers and ~UH events are held throughout the year. More info : 2127 NW 13th~ Oklahom~ Cib’,OK 73107. Gay ~ and ~ - ~on : A fellowship of people who are dealing with the disease ofaIcot]otism in themselves or a loved one. Meets Sat. at St. John ~s Outpatient Office at 1825 ~st 21st at 7:30 pm. For more info ~11 : ( AI - Anon ) Dave at 749 - 7707 or ( ~ ) Alyce at 585 - 1774. Gay and ~sbian Helpline : A 24 hour information line sponsored by TOHR, providing current information about AIDS, area clubs and bars, counseling and medi~l referrals, TOHR activities and other topi~ of interest to the gay and lesbian communi~. Call 743 - GAYS or 747 - 5540 for a volunteer counselor be~een 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Gay He.physical Group : A group of gay men and lesbian women who explore the world of metaphysi~. Meets on Monday eve~, g at 7:00 pm. For more information ~ll Johnny Cronin at 836 - 1100. Saturday, October 31st HELPL[~E: A city-wide informational, referral, and coungcling DOOR F ZES : H[V Stress Management Group : Information and support group line sponsore~ by the Communi~ Se~ice Council. ~11583 - HELP. for HlV positive persons. Utilizing relaxation, visualization, nutrition Albums and Movie Passes and exercise to focus on stress management. Those interested may call Dr. Beal at 742 - 1610 or Midge Elliott at 83~ - 2749. MCC C~$ L[~E : A24 hour counseling and referral line sponsored ~O~T~Jt~E by Metropolitan Communi~ Church. Cmll 836 - 2747. Best Costume Wins Weekend For Two MCC ~p Group : Weekly meetings to meet the needs of gay men and CHECK OUT OUR lesbian women, sponsored by Metropolitat~ Community Church. Meets Tuesday at 7:30 pm at 1623 N. Maplewood. For more information contact L. Mullendore at 838 - 17 : COI~FLEI~EI~IT~Y FOOL F~’iday and Saturday 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm Sundays 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm Oklahomans For Choice: An organization which stlppoFts women’s reproductive and basic hunlan rights. For more into write P.O. Box 749-3733. 472272,Tulsa,OK 74147 or call O .G .~.R. : Oklahoma Gay Community Retreats provides retreat opportunities [~r gay men and lesbian women across the state. Retreats offer group discussions, quiet times, relaxation exercises and recreational activities -* focusing on areas of concern to gay men and lesbian women. Retreats are held approximately 5 - 6 times per year. More info : O.G.C.R., P.O. Box 701601 , Talsa, OK 74170 or DOUBLE~ FOOL SHOOTOUT Tuesday Evenings Kenat 592- 1979. O.G.P.~.: which Oklahoma provides Gay edu~tional Politi~l and ~ucus--an in(ormational organization programs a~d materials regarding current politi~l issues of concern to gay men EER BUSTS Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 p.rn. to 9:00p.m. Sunday 8:00 p .m. till 1_0:00 p .m. and tesbian women in Oklahoma. More info: P.O. Box 904126, Tutsa,OK 74105. PRIDE ~OMMI~EE A communiD, - based organization responsible for the planning and coordination of Tulsa’s annual Lesbian ’ Gay Pride Celebration. S~A~TI : Se~ices include self- help community resource information, individual and group dialogue, and family support. Meets eyeD’ other Tuesday at 7:00pro, 5147 S. Ha~’ard, Suite 181 . Tulsa, Otq 74135. Phone 749-7898. S~oner Pool League: A billiards teague made up o[ teams spon:soring games and tournaments in participating the Iulga a~ca. Check local clubs for more (omi)~i~cd ol hcalti] p~oR~ssionaI~, commtmit) o~gaMzatiou~ social set,ice agcncics created to address local problems the patient with AIDS at~d p~ovi(le for community edu~atio~. more iM[owrite P.O. Box 4330, Tulsa, OK 74159 or call Bill Vie~son Tulsa City 1 County Health Depar/menl : ()lk:~s h(’c IIIV-,gtHibodV testing by appointment. �read the names on the two block long Names Project Quilt. ~ ~ ~ TH~S T©~TH~ [ On Sunday morning, as we gathered at the Elipse behind the White House, you could feel the excitement. build as more and more people began to arrive. We stood waiting and anxious with the Oklahoma flags waiving in the morning breeze as dozens of former Oklahomans came to greet us and tell us how pleased they were that there were gay men and lesbian women in Oklahoma that had the courage and conviction ~o march and to stay in Oklahoma even though they had left for more accepting territory years earlier. Around two o’clock we finally stepped off unto 17th street, bands playing and people cheering. There we were, Oklahoma’s contingent, gay and proud, marching through Washington on our" way to our nation "s capital sandwiched in between half a million or more people. And as we marched down Pennsyl Washington, D.C. may never be the same, and neither shall we. The lesbian and gay community arrived by tens ,hundreds, and thousands, from all corners of the country and colors of the rainbow to march for love and survival--in a world where the terms of that struggle for survival have changed almost beyond com. prehension in the few short years since the ’ 79 March on Washington. Imagine walking around Capital Hill and being greeted by "’ friends" we hadn’t met before. The knowing smile or wave from someone who was there for the same reason we were. To be riding the subways and have the question come from someone wearing a pink triangle pin -- "where you from ? "’ -- and hearing the excitement in their response when they found out we were from Oklahoma. It’s difficulty to sort through all the experiences and emotions from this incredible weekend, but a few moments stick out in my mind that 1 wanted to share with you. Ken and I had the priveledge to attend the National AIDS Network reception for Surgeon General C. Everett Koop at the French Embassy. During the course of the evening we had the opportunity to meet Morgan Fairchild, Gary Collins, Whoopi Goldberg, Harvey Fierstein ,and countless AIDS volunteers from all over the country. At the end of the presentations to the evening’s honorees, a young man stood up to sing a song about love and life while the faces of people with AIDS was shown on a huge screen at one end of the room. The emotion level in the room was very high, people were crying and embracing each other as they reexperienced grief over the loss of someone they knew. But grief was not the only emotion felt at that moment. There was unconditional love and the understanding, perhaps for the first time, that our pain and struggles in dealing with AIDS were not ours alone...that there were thousands of people from all over the country who shared our experience and supported us in our efforts. We felt the same way when we stood, arm in arm, and vania Avenue, the onlookers cheered for ~JS ! ’" YEAH, OKLAHOMA ! ’" theywere saying thanks for marching for all of those they knew were back at home. WE ~ IN THIS TOGETHER. So outside of the political agenda of the weekend -the hours spent lobbying, the mass "’ Wedding "’ at the IRS, the specific demands of the march, the civil disobedience demonstration at the Supreme Court, the unified demands for government leadership about AIDS -- something very important was accomp lished. This October weekend gave us the foundation for a NATIONAL gay and lesbian community -- a gal vanized, multi - racial, inter - denominational, co sexual, all inclusive " family’" from every state and region, whose main agenda is to give love and life a chance. Time alone will tell of the impact we had on the legislative powers- that-be in Washington, but our immediate benefit is the knowledge that we are not in this alone, we are in this together.., and for love and for life we’re not going back. Design, Brady Theatre, Brookside Jewelers, Center Plaza Salon, Charles Faudree (Utica Square & Loehman "s Plaza), Chelsea Gallery, Cherry Street Bakery, Chimi "s, Cisar and Associates, David Denham Interiors, David Frames Tulsa, Dr. Phillip Miller, Dennis Lewis, Donald R. Merrill, CPA, Doubletree Hotel, Esthetica, Fifteenth Street Grill, First Edition Book Store, Frame of Mine, Gene "s Flowers, House of Frames Gallery, Jared’s Carriage Trade, Jody Walls & Co., Ken’s Flowers, Marshon ’s, Mecca Coffee, Novel Idea Bookstore, Next Door by Aberson "s Old Oak Tree Antiques, P .S. Gordon, Philbrook Museum Gift Shop, Paula Ziegenfuss Designs, Queenie’s Plus, Rick Fortner, Robert Buchner, Raphella Sohier, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sharon Thoele, Kiwanee Center, Skyline Venture, The Advocate, The Final Touch, Theatre Tulsa, Toni Moss, Tracy Watson, Westin Hotel, York town A!ley Bookstore, James Roye, John Thomeyer, and Sunworld Airlines. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3cd2570ae36d1691e910fb1e2dbbb2b9.pdf c85f895c2b953e29cb986fcf856bf878 PDF Text Text Volume 7, Number December ~!987 A Celeb~ty Auction, ff~untiful Food, Extra Special Entertainment, Ch~stmas Carols, and much, much, more... One of the community’s most cherished annual events is scheduled for Monday evening, December 14th, 1987 at All Souls Unitarian Church. TOHR’s Christmas Banquet, beginning with a social hour at 6:00 p .m., promises to be the perfect ending to an extraordinary year of community pride. One of the exciting additions to this year’s celebration will be a silent auction of items donated by national celebrities, to benefit our ~t987 Christmas Project. We received these items specifically for our Benefit Auction in October, but came too late for inclusion in the October 2nd event. The items will be on display during the social hour, and members may bid on them throughout the early part of the evening. A~s in the past, TOHR will provide the turkeys and Due to problems with the supplying company, the film ’" Chuck Solomon : Coming of Age "" was scheduled for the November TOHR meeting, has been rescheduled for showing at the December 7th TOHR Meeting. This highly acclaimed movie is an intimate portrait of one man, his community, and their strength to live with AIDS. Words such as "’ uplifting" and "hopeful "describe this film which was heralded as the best documentary in this year "s New York Gay Film Festival. Chuck Solomon, died a year ago this month of complications from AIDS. This film, directed by Marc Huestis, tells the story of his life, of his fight against AIDS, and of the courage and humor we have all experienced from friends, family and supporters through our community’s struggle with this disease. This is a truly remarkable story you won "t want to miss. This 16ram film will follow a business meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. hams for the dinner, and members will be asked to bring their favorite "’ pot - luck "’ holiday recipe. Fo! lowing the meal will be entertainment, recognition of volunteers, presentation ofTOHR’s 1987 Volunteer of the Year Award and a very special surprise conclusion. This special evening is for TOHR members and their guests, so if you "re a member you "11 want to plan to invite a friend and if your membership has expired, you "11 want to renew at the December 7th meeting. Mark your calendar, tell a friend, and plan to spend an incredible holiday evening with your TOHR family. For �Dr. Sherwin U. Miller, Fresident of AIMS Biotech announced recently that his company is "in the final stages of improving the AIDS virus test. "" In cooper ation with Virumostics, AIMS Biotech is" ready to open our first AIDS virus testing laboratory ’" said Miller. A leader in AIDS diagnostics, AIMS Biotech says their new test will detect the presence of the active virus, not just the anti - bodies to the virus. Nationally, over 44,500 have been diagnosed with a full blown case of AIDS ( 186 cases in Oklahoma ) and an estimated 2 - 4 million may already be infected with the HIVvirus which causes AIDS. The tests in use today only identify the specific antibody in your bloodstream that you create in response to infection with the HIV virus. One of the problems with these tests is that it may take up to 90 days for an individual to create those antibodies after first being infected. So there is a period of time when you could test negative with the current tests, but still have the live virus in your system. Initial information suggests that this new test is being refined to produce results in 72 hours with better than A committee of the Massachusetts Senate voted to approve a gay rights bill, thereby assuring the legislation of a vote by the full chamber. The bill would ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accomodations. If the legislature approves the bill, Massachusetts would become the second state in the nation, after Wisconsin, to enact gay rights legislation. Gov. Michael Dukakis, a Democrat and a presidential candidate, has pledged to sign the bill into law. Have you checked the mailing label on the envelope 95% accuracy at a cost of approximately $150.00 per test. AIMS has licensed Virunostics to develop clinical laboratories across the country to use this test, the first of which is ready to open in San Francisco. Dr. Daniel Thor, senior scientist for AIMS says the in which you received this month’s newsletter ? ? The date printed above your name is the date your TOHR membership expires. If your membership has expired, won "t you consider re~’~in~ t~day ? ? If there is no date printed above your name, won’t you consider ~n~ t~dlay ? ? It "s easy to do=just fill out the membership form and send it in ~r brin~ ~ with you to the next TOHR meeting. Help u~ to be~~ AIDS virus test ( AVT ) is based on culture technology providing rapid discovery of the active AIDS virus, extension of your caring to Tulsa "s gay and lesbian community. regardless of the presence of the AIDS antigen. Spokesmen for AIMS suggest this technology will soon be available for consumer testing. Currently, the Elisa and Western Blot AIDS antibody tests are being offered anonymously, and free of charge, by the Tulsa City - County Health Department and by TOHR. For more information please call the Health Department at 744 - 1000 or the TOHR Helpiine at 747 - 5540. Helms endment Outr e An amendment to the Labor and Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill, which has a large stake in AIDS education funding, will severely limit AIDS education to the Gay community. The amendment, proposed by Senator Jesse Helms, passed in the Senate by an overwhelming 94 to 2. Helms’ amendment reads "’ None of the funds made available under this act to the Center for Disease Control shall be used to provide AIDS education, information, or prevention materials and activities that promote or encourage directly or indirectly sexual activity outside sexually monogamous marriage ( including homosexual sexual activity ) " If left intact, this amendment will no longer allow organizations to use federal funding to conduct the kinds of quality AIDS/Safe Sex informational campaigns that community. have been saving lives in our Official Publication of TUI.SA ()KI~AtlOMANS FOR IIU,gL\N RIGIITS P,(), Box 52729 0 Tulsa,OK 74152 O 918/743-GAYS Jim t’c~3’, Prcsidcul ...................... 59~ Ken ,h)hnsion, 1 st Vice I’rcsidcnl ........... 59’2 1979 1979 (~arolc lh’own , Sccrclmw. ................... 581~ Roy Scars,Trcusurcr. ...................... 251 Penny lluml)hrcy, Metal)oral Large ......... 437 Rcnny Bc~’. 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There are, of course, many worthwhile and worthy t~ocal organizations--TOHR, i’~CC, Dignity/Integrity, OGCR, Tulsa AIDS Task Force, etc. But many of us are also faced with the difficult decision of which nat~omal gay and lesbian organization to support. It "s difficult at times just to sort through the "’ alphabet soup "’ or acronyms : NGLTF, HRCF, NAN, NGRA, NAPWA, etc., etc. In order to minimize the confusion, here "s a list of a few national organizations which deserve your consideration : 1N/~TIONAL ~AY ~ LB~BL~ Ti~k~ 2517 U. Street NW Washington, DC 20009 The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) has been the voice of the gay and lesbian community on Capital Hill, on major television networks, in the printed media nationwide, and in thousands of corn munities since 2973. We are most familiar with their work here in Oklahoma from their efforts on our behalf during the Supreme Court’s hearing dealing with the rights of gay teachers to teach. With a current membership of over 7,000, NGLTF has the central goal of increasing public understanding for, and to make visible, the realities of gay and lesbian lives. NGLTF has several specific projects aimed at meeting the needs of the national community, including their Anti - gay / lesbian Violence Project, the AIDS Project, the Privacy Project, and the Crisis - line. Basic Membership is $30 annually. ~U~ ~QIWS ~I~QBI FtJID F.O. Box 1396 Washington, D.C. 20077 The Human Rights Campaign Fund (HRC~"~) is a politi~l action / lobbying committee committed to supposing politi~t ~ndidates that will suppose the d~l rights struggles of gay and lesbian Americans Additionally, HR~C has been a leader in pushin~ fo~ increased federal ~nding for AIDS since the beginning of the crisis. By lobbying incumben~ and supporting pro- AIDS ~nding ~ndidates, the HRFC compliments other national organization actMties in this area by providing financial suppo~ and eduction to those ~urageous enough to ~ke on this politi~l challenge. ~TIO~ ~Y ~T~ ~O~T~ 540 ~s~o Street San ~ancisco, CA 94114 ~ational Oay RighB Advo~tes ( ~ ) is a nonprofit public interest law fi~ involved in litigation to advance the cMI rights of gay men and lesbian women throughout the count~. ~O~’s lawers work Ion9 hours researching ~ses and ~ordinatin9 la~rms around the nation who are ~llin9 to work on a pro bono basis for gay rights. ~st December, ~ won the largest ~sh settle ment ever, in a gay discrimination ~se awarding $3 million to hundreds of gays and lesbians discriminated against by Eacific Bell. ~ has also won ba~les against insurance ~mpanies, employers, and state and 1o~1 9overnmenB. Membership requires a minimum $35 contributions. ~ale Ente~ainment ~e~or~ has announced the availabili~ of a commemorative ~deo of the ~ational ~arch of Washin~ton indudin~ film foo~ of th~ march, the ~ames Froject quilt and th~ ~a~ey ~ilR ~emorial. ~ one of the largest ci~l righ~ march~ in this de,de,the ~tion~l ~arch ~II clearly be remembered a~ a histori~l milestone for the gay and lesbian movement. R&TIOR&L &lIDS ~I~0~ 8~ /k~$O~l&TIOl~I OF P~PLE ~TI ~DS 1012 14th NW, Suite 601 Washington, D.C. 20005 Housed in the same o~ce, the National AIDS Ne~ork ( ~ ) and the National ~sociation of People with AIDS ( N~WA ) pro~de towve~ impo~nt se~ices to the national ~mmuni~. NAN was es~blished by leaders of five of the nation’s largest AIDS se~ice pro~ders to meet the gro~ng needs ofAl DS eduction and se~ce providers across the ~unt~. NAN acts as a central national clearinghouse to it’s members for info~ation banking, development assis~nce, public eduction, ~ndraising ~ordination, and poli~ and issue suppo~. ~WA utilizes some of the same networking concepts to pro~de advo~cy se~ces to our nation "s PW~. The ~deo, either on ~S or Be~, is available for $19.~7 plus $2.00 shipping from ~ale Ente~ainment ~e~or~, One United ~ations Flaza, San ~ancism, ~ 9~02. Flease speci~ what format you desire ( ~S or Be~ ) when orUering. If you tried to roll the TOUR Helpline this past month, you ma~ have noticed several evenings the line was answered by our answering machine instead of a Melpline volunteer. Due to a scheduling ~litch, the line was unsifted for a number of days in mid - ~ovember. Fo~unately, the problem has now been sealed and the indMduals who leR messages on our answering machine were finally con~cted and requested informarion was given. We ce~ainly apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. �The TOHR Nominating Committee, chaired by Doug Hartson, presented a full slate of officers to the our support lrom, ana part~dpation by, the non - gay community in the work of TOHR. membership at last month’s membership meeting. ARer nominations were requested from the floor, itwas Resource Center plus recent donations approved that the norninations should be accepted as presented and voted upon at the December meeting. Each year the TOHR Executive Board is presented with new challenges as they seek to carry out the organization "s objectives. Certainly 1988, and election year, will be no exception. Although the n,ominees are "running "’ unopposed, the election of officers is an important part of the process and your participation insures a strong organization. The following biographical sketches of the proposed 1988 TOI-IR Executive Board have been compiled for your information. He betieves that funding received from the Chicago provide the catalyst for a period of strong, sustained growth for TOHR. Redeveloping the TOHR HeIpline, continuing our AIDS education outreach, seeking greater involvement from the women’s community and expanding our services through a community center are a few of the goals Jim would like to achieve in 1988. With the continued support of the countless volunteers that make this organization work, Jim hopes to lead TOHR into an exciting new year of providing services to Tulsa’s gay and lesbian community. ~T ~ICE PIE~IDEI~T Debbie Statues Debbie Statues considers herselfa’" native "" Tulsan, having lived here since the age of five. With a B .S. in Psychology, she has worked in various non- profit agencies during the past 9½ years. Currently Debbie is doing public relations and fund -raising.for a non -profit Jim Perry has enjoyed a very busy year serving the Tulsa gay and lesbian community as TOHR’s seventh president. Although, this is only one of the ways Jim has served the community over the past several years. In addition to his service to TOHRas president in 1987, Project" Straight Talk" Coordinator in 1986, and 1st Vice President in 1985, Jim has worked on projects and programs for the Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus, Oklahoma Gay Community Retreats, Tulsa Walk for Mankind, and served as president of Tulsa "s chapter of Dignity / Integrity. One of Jim "s major focuses this past year has been educating the community about AIDS. Working with organizations such as the Tulsa AIDS Task Force, the Oklahoma State Department of Health, the American Red Cross, the Governor’s AIDS Task Force, and many others, Jim has spoken to over ~/~ audiences, reaching several thousand people, in the Tulsa area and arond the state dispelling myths and misinformarion about AIDS. He also developed the AIDS Awareness Campaign that culminated in the Benefit Dinner and Celebrity Auction, our most successful fundraising event in TOHR history. Jim is one of thetop floral design consultants in the state., but this past year he has given most of his time and attention to the work of TOHR. Currently a free lance designer, he hopes to ’" change careers "" and work full - time in AIDS related education. In addition to his AIDS education efforts, as media spokesperson for the organization he has addressed the issue of anti - gay and lesbian violence and national gay and lesbian civil liberties. However, he considers his greatest accomplishment to be the broadening of mental health agency. Her community involvement has included positions with several organizations this past year such as Secretary of Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa and one of the Helpline Coordinators and "Straight Talk" volunteers for TOHR. She most recently served on TOHR "s Nominating Committee. �Debbie says she is looking forward to continued service to the gay and lesbian community through a position on TOHR’s Board during 1988. She hopes that the increased involvement of women on the ~ecutive ~ard Will en~urage Tulsa’s lesMan ~mmunity to be~me more involved ~n the work of TOHR. SHEI~ Sheila is a re~nt graduate ofOSU Mth a B .S. degree ~n Journalism and ~dolo~. She was ~ce president herjunior year, and president during her senior year of S~den~ for Homos~ual Awareness, a gayand lesbian organkation that gives suppo~ and guidance to studenN. ~mmenting on her role as an ~ecutive oNcer during the upcoming ye~, 5heila said ’" I MI1 give my time, ener~ and suppo~ to ~lsa "s Oay ~ ~bian ~mmuni~. I am looNng fo~ard to se~ng you !, STEVE MC CURLEY Steve McCurley is a native Oklahoman currently residing in Broken Arrow. He is a certified public accountant employed as a tax manager with the Tulsa office of a national public accounting firm. His hobbies and interests include reading, antiques, theater, opera, and the ballet. Steve is a member of TOHR, Philbrook Museum of Art, Thomas Gilcrease Museum Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants. TEF~ JEFFE~ON A native of Indiana, Terry moved to Tulsa and has worked for Saint Frands Hospital since 1971, He serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Saint Francis Credit Union and served as Treasurer of TOHR in 1995 and 1986. Terry has been a member of TOHR for five years, is a member of the Pride Corn mit~ee and the NGLTF. He has served on various TOHR committees in the past and is a past redpient of the Volunteer of the Year award. RENNY BERRY Returning for a second year on the board is Renny Berry. Renny has served in many capacities during 1987, including the Helpline, Follies, Auction, and just about anywhere else he was needed. Renny’s favorite duty is performing the computer updates and management ofTOHR "s large mailing list each month. When Renny says ’" I ’re got your number ", he "s telling the truth [ ALYCE CAPLINGER Alyce is a native Oklahoman and has called Tulsa her home for the past seven years. She has been a member of TOHR for the past 2½ years. She is actively involved in the organization in a supportive role and is giving direct service as a committee member on the Helpline this year. As a board member her goals are to plan activities that are not bar oriented and involve more women in the organization. BETTY VAN ALTENBERG Betty. is a Tulsa native and graduate of Nathan Hale High School and Ti~lsa University. She is employed performing the duties of bookkeeping, data processing and advertising for a small manufacturing company. Betty is active in sol~ball and bowiing leagu.es and became active in the Gay Community this year." I believe that fellowship will bring the community together. We are facing a crisis that requires our close attention and we need to work as a whole. I hope as a member at large, I can work to bring us closer The Party Shop together" Betty said. PEGGY CANDREIA Having attended the College of the Ozarks in Clarks ville, ARkansas, Peggy moved to Tulsa to work for a major oil company over 18 years ago. Working for that company for most of those 18 years, Peggy is now fulfilling a lifetime dream of owning her own business. She is the new owner of"Gorgeous Car Care ’" in Tulsa. Peggy has been an active member of Dignity / Integrity and looks forward to involvement and service 2014 East Sixth Street 587 - 9809 as a member of TOHR’s Executive Committee. �spo sos d ts " The ,~’um q/’the good we ,~’hare in our/~earts is far greater than those that see¢: to divide us. ’" Tulsa’s Dignity/Integrity, an organization for lesbian and gay Roman Catholics an Episcopalians and their friends, will conduct a special meeting and Christmas gathering on Sunday, December 6th at 5:00 p .m. I’~eeting in the home of two of their members, the evening will feature the special celebration of a ’" house blessing" by a local Episcopal priest, followed by a Christmas - style meal. The main course for dinner wil! be provided. P1embers and friends are asked to bring a salad, a covered dish, bread, wine, or a dessert. For directons to this month’s meeting or for more information about Dignity / Integrity, please call 583 - 7063. Anon!/mous This year TOHR will observe a long standing Christmas tradition by collecting needed food items for less fortunate Tulsa families. In the past we have helped many gay and non - gay families enjoy a heal thief, happier holiday season. TOHR’s Christmas Project is well underway with the help of one of our members at Scissors Hair Salon at 71st and Memorial. Through December 14th, for a donation of at least two canned food items you can receive $2.00 off any hair- care service. Please ask for Nate because he will be donating his portion of the collected items to TOHR "s Christmas Project. To supplement this very generous donation, we’re asking our members and friends to help with donations of basic foods ( sugar, flour, etc. ), household items ( such as paper goods ), The Mental Health Association is Tulsa, an nonprofit agency which provides advocacy, education, support, and referral, is currently exploring joining Tulsa organizations in the support, and referral, is currently exploring joining Tulsa organizations in the support of those whose lives are affected by AIDS. One of the services the Association hopes to provide and cash donations. If you wish to help you may bring donations to the December 7th membership meeting or the December 14th Christmas Banquet. Thank you for caring.., and sharing ! ! ! Remember... we’re in this together. is a list of mental health professionals willing to work with PWA "s, persons with ARC, those who test positive to the virus but are asymptomatic, and the families, lovers, and friends of all these persons. TOHR President. Jim Perry, recently provided the Association’s Board of Directors with an educational program on AIDS as the catalyst for these services. This holiday season the Mental Health Association is sponsoring a fundraiser which provides Tulsans the opportunity to brighten the community, honor loved ones, and help others throughout the year. A 20 year old Skiatook grown scotch pine, purchased for the Association by Peggy Candreia ( owner of Gorgeous Car ff Yourseff.oo Care ), has been placed in Oakley Plaza -- 5th & Denver Lights for the tree may be purchased in honor/ memory of loved ones. For each light purchased, ( 1 light $5, 10 lights $25, 25 lights $50, 100 lights $250), the Association will send a holiday card We Show acknowledging the git~. This is an opportunity to remember friends in OUR community affected by AIDS or members of the community who should be honored in a vet3, special CUSTO way. Proceeds will help support the many services of the Mental Health Association such as the Teen Suicide Prevention, Client and Family Support Services and hopefully soon, support to those affected by AI DS. Lights may be purchased by contacting the Association at 1502 S. Denver, Tulsa, OK 74119 or by calling 585 - 1213. How & G FT GALLERY LARGE SELECTION �Do a ome of the biggest names in classical music don their services to "’ Music for Life ", a concert given arnegie Hall to benefit the Gay Men’s Health Crisis !HC ), which provides support services for people AIDS. Leonard Bemstein and James Levine :ed the musical planning of the event, which ~red such artists as Leontyne Price, Marilyn Home, Yo Ma, Luciano Pavarotti, Murray Pershia, and ~uel Ramey, many of whom performed together he first time. adio station WNCN- FM in New York taped the ~,mber 8th concert for syndication through the cert Music Broadcast Network and was re - broad over the Thanksgiving weekend. Deutsche nmophon is expected to release a recording of isic for Life" for worldwide distribution, producing ,~d revenues for GMHC. "a In a highly debated move following the withdrawa! of Douglas Ginsberg from consideration for the vacancy at the U .S. Supreme Court, President Reagan has nora inated 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Anthony Kennedy to fill the seat vacated this summer by Justice Lewis Powe!l. A report in a November issue of Legal Times. suggested that Douglas Qinsburg was nominated over Judge Kennedy initially because of an opinion Kennedy issued in a case upholding a Navy policy banning gays. In the case, Beller vs. Middendorf, Kennedy wrote that" the Navy "s blanket rule requiring discharge of all who have engaged in homosexual conduct is perhaps broader than necessary to accomplish some of it’s goals... Upholding the challenged ( Navy ) regulations as constitutional is distinct from a statement that they are wise. "" According to the Legal Times report, the several senators who received copies of this decision caucused in the Senate cloakroom and called the White House and "" threatened a filibuster against Kennedy if the President insisted on going forward with the nomination. ’" The story concluded that the last minute phone calls originally urged the President to support Douglas Ginsberg instead of Anthony Kennedy. Seen as a moderate, Judge Kennedy is sure to be under intense scrutiny from liberal and conservative camps alike. More information will be made available as the confirmation process begins . Watch the Reporter for more details. Postal workers in Kansas City are now wearing The Party Shop 201/4 East Sixth Street 587 - 9809 rubber gloves and masks to sort blood and body fluid samples en route to a local insurance companyoperated laboratory. The New YorI¢ Tim¢~ reported that workers received protective gear from office managers after they discovered leakage from several of the packaged samples, which were being mailed to a subsidiary laboratory of Business Men "s Assurance Company. Post office officials say that the danger of employees contracting AIDS or any other disease from the leaking packages is minimal. Of the hundreds of packaged samples that workers sort each day, less than ~% show any evidence of leakage, they said. Meanwhile, the insurance company is cooperating with the Postal Service in developing an improved package that will reduce the amount of breakage and leakage of their contents. �One of the joys of Christmas morning is discovering that special gift from friend or family ( or Santa Claus ) under the Christmas tree. You could bring that same joy to your friends at TOHR by filling our Christmas list. We "d love to see these under our tree... A new computer table ( $75 - $100 ) a roll of 22¢ stamps ( $22 ), A gift certificate from any office supply company, books for our TOHR library ($10- $20), One month’s office rent ( $150 ), membership fees to national gay / lesbian organizations ( $25 - $50 ), subscriptions to national magazines such as the At/rotate ( $30 - $50 ). Perhaps the gift we appreciate most is your annual TOHR membership ( $10 - $100 ). Thanks for making our Christmas bright ! ! ! J~ ~@~ TO~ ~~y ~ T~ Catholic Charities recently announced their plans to open a residence for persons with AIDS. With a target opening date sometime around December 15th, the home is in the final stages of renovation and restoration. When complete, the home will be able to accomodate four persons with AIDS. Those involved in preparing the house for it "s first residents are asking the community for help. They could still use new mattresses and box springs, upholstery material, sets of dishes, sets of utensils and other kitchen items, most anything that you would think of that you’d need to furnish a house from the beginning. Occassional chairs, coffee tables, and other furniture items are still needed, plus the services of individuals skilled in recovering and restoring items that have been donated. Donated items that cannot be used in the house will be sold at a future date to support the house. Cash donations are also encouraged. Time is most important, if you can help in any way please contact Hazel at Catholic Charities ( 585 - 8167 ) or Carolyn Anne Messler at 622 - 8075. Shop Comfortably For Your Needs With Us. Apprec at Jewelry Repair--Watch Repair Full line of Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Etc. 4619 South Peoria Comer of 48th & Peoria OPEN SATURDAY THROUGH CHRISTMAS 743- 5272 � 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 7 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0dcd64f45a185da0e38b78057bbd02ef.pdf 895071d161150e20cc655e10273e27f4 PDF Text Text The Sixth Annual Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament will be held in Tulsa over Labor Day Weekend, August 30 through September 1. Tournament sponsors are: Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights ( TOHR ) ; the Sooner Softba~ League ( SSL ), a statewide all gay softball league ; and Tulsa Gay Pride Committee. It will be an officially sanctioned ASATournament. Both Men’ s and Women’ s brackets will be sponsored. ( Southwest Invitational rules allow ~wo women on each men ’ s team and two men on each ~i~ ~..~omen ’ s team. ) Previous years have seen teams from as far away as Boston on the East Coast and San Francisco on the West Coast. The tournament has grown each year and is now one of the major athletic events held annually in the States. Besides a tournament a full weekend of entertainment and social events are being scheduled. Vickie Robinson, TOHR Board, is Chairperson and will serve as co - Director of the Tournament along with Dale Kelso of the SSL. Other committee members are Tulsa’ s Gay Pride Celebration has come and gone until next year, but the spirit lives on ! The week’ s activities started off with a square block carnival attended by an estimated I, 500 or so gay pride revelers. The week was filled with pool tournaments, beer busts and parties and ended with a choice of a concert, movie or pride show. Numerous thanks goes to all of the individuals, organizations and businesss who helped make " Pride 86" such a success ! And a big thanks goes out to everyone who participated in the many events and activities during the week. Let’s keep the pride ~howing and growing throughout the year ~ Remember- together we can ! I Glen Raney, representing the Gay Pride Committee, who will be in charge of the social events, and John DeFord, publicity and arrangements director. Other committee members will be added as the plans develop. Let’ s a~ make Tulsa THE place to be Labor Day I A panel of female impersonators is scheduled for the August 5th regular monthly meeting. They will shed some light on their interesting lifestyle and a question and answer session will follow. The meeting will be held in Aaronson Auditorium, at the Central Library at 7 : 00 p. m. August 5th. See you there! It’ s time to dust offyour roller - skates and get ready for a good time! TOHR is having a skating party in conjunction with celebrating our sixth birthday I The skate will be held at Skateland at 1 lth and Sheridan from 8 to 10 p. m. on Monday, August 11th. The cost willbe $2.25 per person. Come join us for a few laps around the rink and have your cake and eat it too ! ( Check Page 3 For Details ) �The Shanti Program is a non-profit suppo£ service organization for persons with positive HTLV-III antibody, ARC or AIDS, their families, and loved ones. Shanti was formed in San Francisco in 1974 to deal with the psychosocial aspects threatening illnesses. of persons facing life- Shanti is now available in Tulsa. In 1986, as the number of people diagnosed with AIDS related conditions is reaching epidemic proportions, Shanti focuses on prevention. At the present time, the most important and most successful approach is to prevent infection in the first place. Treatment strategtes for patients are aimed at prevention of future damage to the immune system following viral infection and trea~unent of complicating illnesses, such as opportunistic infections and cancer. ~rith the steadily increasing concern about the AIDS crisis in Tulsa, the need to provide emotional support, patient advocacy, m~d counseling grows more critical. Shanti is divided into a five-part comprehensive series of programs for people with HTLV- III antibody, ARC or AIDS : Self-help, individual and group dialogue, family support, community referrals/resources, and health care workers information and support. Donations and volunteers are needed to make this community service / program a success. For more information or to volunteer please call 749 - 7898. Raphella Sohier received funding and will proceed with the sibling study. If you are gay or lesbian and have a brother or sister who is gay or straight who would also participate in the sibling study, please call the OU Medical College at 838 - 4636 or at home 492 - 2418. Contact time requires I 1/2 hours participation. All information is strictly confidential. In an unprecedented move, the nationa! coalition of lesbian and gay elected officials recently issued a statement strongly condemning the Justice Dep0xtment opinion suggesting that AIDS-related discrimination is not counter to the Rehabilitation Act of 1978 which protects people from discrimination on the basis of disability. Calling the decision" a calculated attack on the civil rights of people with AIDS and those perceived at risk" and" counter to the interests of public health and social justice, "the resolution urges those concerned to contact and insist the Department of Health and Human Services issue an opinion forbidding AIDS-related discrimination. "This decision by the Justice Department," one official stated, "clearly demonstrates that there are those in the administration more interested in attacking civil rights than in attacking the AIDS virus. What will this decision mean for public health initiatives which require trust and confidence among voluntary participants ? How can the government say" you should help us, but we reserve the right to fire you if you do ? " Those concerned about this anti- gay decision should call: ( 202 ) 245-6296 or waqte to: Secretary Otis Brown Depm~rnent of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 Official Publica|ion Of TULSA OKLAIIOMANS F()R IIUMAN RIGIITS I’.(). Box 52729 ~ Tulsa.()K 74152 0 918-587-(1AYS l)aphnc McClellan. l sl Vice I’rc~idcm ............ ~3- 70(53 Vickic Robinson, 2rid Vice PrcMdcnt ............ 834 - 7504 John Thomcycr, %ccrcm~’. "rc~’ .Icfl~on, Trc~m’c~ ...................... 745 - 0642 ........................ 252 - 4355 S. Chuck Fnmklin, Member The National Gay Rights Advocates ( NORA ) has filed an 8 11 million lawsuit against the Great Republic Insurance Co. for attempting to illegally deny medical insurance to gay men. Single male applicants who are restaurant employees, antique dealers, interior decorators, florists and retail employees are screened as potential AIDS victims through a questionnaire. Applicants are asked whether theyhave gained or lost 10 lbs in the past 12 months; experienced symptoms of poor health during the past 6 months; or tested for any sexually Wansmitted disease or immune disorder. The NGRA contends that the questionnaire is so general that it denies insurance to all applicants in the identified occupations. l)ou~ llarison. Mclnl)cr Carl, I}oug I lat-ts{m, Max.. ~I~rEN[TltS!IN~ ~*~TES : Business Card ......................................... 815. Quar~ cr Page .......................................... 825, Italf Page .............................................. ~40. Full Page .............................................. 875. (21assificd Ads .... g5.( I:{w 20 w{}r{Is and {IR’n 10c pcr word.} A 1 ()q;, lyl}cScIl iil~ chal’~C will l}c a{t{lcd I{} all ads not calllcra ready . A 10% disc{mill will t}c ~ivcn fi}r u{ts mn 3 c{}llSCClltivc m{mths. For more infornlaiion about advcriising call F’rcd al 627 - g888 �@ ,~N ~ ~ N@~ _KIDS is now the number one killer of New York City men aged 80 - 44 and women 25 - 29. Traditionary, corona17 diseases have been the leading cause of death. AIDS cases continue to be confined almost totally to gay men and IV drug users. @ ~N~ ~, ~ N~?NN~NdNN~ Barbara Streisand has purchased the film rights to ~ Kramer’s powerful AIDS play "Normal Heart. " Streisand indicates that she will not only direct but star in the film as a doctor who creates waves throughout New York City’s political forces when the AIDS epidemic first appeared. @ N$N ~E1E~@N ~N N~EE Senator Edward Nennedy has introduced a 8~5 million AIDS funding bill. Id passed, the bill would provide 810 million per year for the next three years in grant money for educational efforts and ~15 million peryear for in - patient and out- patient treatment. The bill has received mixed reaction from AIDS activitists. Many activists believe that the legislation would come closer to addressing the magnitude of the problem if it called for 8100 mi!lion for patient care, ~40 million for education and ~0 million for research. It’s membership month and time for all TOHR members to renew their membership which can be done at the August 5th monthly meeting. For those who are not currently members, you are invited to join and become a growing par~ of the Tulsa gay communit7. New friendships are established and old friendships grow stronger by working with others and worMng for the weKare of gay people now and future generations. Membership in Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is open to anyone who is at least 18 years old and believes in equal rights and opportunities whatever a person’s sexual orientation. Dues are only 81~.00 per year, renewable each July. The membership list is strictly confidential. Contributions above the 81~.00 membership fee are tax deductible. Everyone’s support this past year is much appreciated and your input for this coming year is encouraged and welcome as well ! Do something good for yourself and your gay community. Please join TODAY ! Thanks in advance. MEMBERSHIP A PPLICATION TO: Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 The Weekly Voice Of Gay Tulsa NAME. Distributed Every Wednesday Afternoon A~d Evening At: THE BAMBOO, EMTE BOOKSTORE, ~515, THE PLA YMOR, RENEGADES, THE RUSTIC CLUB, SPARKYS, SUGAR BUSH, NOOK, TNT’S, WHITT~ER BOOKSTORE, and Z~PPERS! Tulsa Week is written, typeset, and printed in Tulsa by Tulsans ior Tulsans! P.O. Box 2405 Tulsa, OK 74101-2405 (918)747-2339 10-6 Mon-Fri ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. PHONE am 18 years old or older. ( ) ( ) $12.00 membership fee ( ) a contribution of $ I am interested in serving as an OHR volunteer. Please have someone contact me. �Please rake time out and xvrite Channel 8 and thank them for their coverage of gay- related issues. They have done several positive pieces in the past several months - but the response has been negative for the most pm-t. We need to let them know that we appreciate what they do for us ! Send letters to an3" or all of these people : A1 Henkel, reporter Jeff Bartlett, news director John Oarwood, station manager Send to : I~UL- TV P.O. Box 8 Tulsa, OK 74101 If we let Channel 8 lmow how we feel they may be inspired to do more positive gay related stories. Hope full?, KOTV- 6 and t~H- 2 will follow suit. Only ~0 years ago, th£s is the way it was in 1966 : ~ Homosexual conduct was illegal in all 50 states. ~ Cross dressing illegal ( unless you are wearing three a~icles of clothing indigenous to your gender, you risk breaking the law ). ~ No custody of children in divorce for gay parents ever granted. ~ No visitation rights for children of gay parents. ~ No government employment for gays. @ No gay organizations phone listings in the phone book. ~ No gay films openly shown. ~ No gay television topics -- ever. ~ No openly gay legislators, lawyers, doctors, etc. ~ No public funding of gay organizations. @ No recognized gay student organizations. ~ No gay meetings in public facilities. ~ Police raided gay bars more for sport than for legal reasons. Continuing to allow the conservative voice of our past to shadow our lives today, the U .S. Supreme Court declared the Constitution does not protect homosexual acts of sodomy. The Court upheld an 1816 Georgian law that makes it a crime to engage in oral or anal sex. Condemnation of intimate relations between people of the same sex, the Court stated ,has ancient roots. The original 18 states outlawed homosexual acts as did all 50 states until 1961. Since then, ~6 states have decriminalized private homosexual acts between consenting adults either through court rulings or legislation. Twenty-four states, including Oklahoma, outlaw heterosexual and / or homosexual acts. Three months before this Supreme Court decision, the Oklahoma Court of Appeals declared the state’s sodomy law infringed on heterosexual rights ; however, the Court refused to discuss homosexual rights. Its reluctance to deal with gay rights left the question ofhow the state sodomy law applies to gays unanswered. Certainly, the Supreme Court’s ruling will slow the advancement of gay rights in Oklahoma and across the countI"y. Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Free estimates In Business For !0 Years Many leaders of gay organizations fear the ruling will make it difficult to achieve objectives such as child custody rights for homosexuals and the elimination of professional licenses that require applicants to demonstate "good moral character." The ruling may also ’impede counseling and research into AIDS. Activists are reassessing strategies and will focus on efforts to gain legal protection for gay rights at state and local levels rather than national. The affects the Supreme Court decision will have on our rights as gay individuals is unforeseen. To ensure the advances made in the past ~0 years - - advances required time, dedication and persistence -- are not jeopardized by a reactionary swing back to the 1960’s, all of us must support efforts to advance our rights. �@ ~NI ~E~ E On Sunday, August 3rd, Metropolitan Community Church is having a special all music service at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Every,one is cordially invited to attend this musical and participants are welcomed. @ PR~ ~?lI~kl~2kE~ made a presentation recently to a Tulsa Junior College psychology class. The class was well attended and it was followed by a lively question and answer session. Volunteers are still needed for this vital outreach program. Anyone interested in helping may contact Jim at 584 - 0707. We Rent And Sell Videos Come Visit Our Three Locations 8:38- 1406 592 - 0767 838- 1733 716 N, Sheridan 1 N. Lewis 7216 E. Pine Mon.- Sat, Open Mon.- Sat. 10:00 am to Midnight 24 9:00 am to Midnight Sunday I tours @ ~IGNN/IN1?NG~ wil hold its August meeting on Sunday the 10th at 5 : 00 p. m. at 1432 S. ~on. There will be a poduck supper fol!owing a celebration ofthe Eucharist by a local priest. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite summer salad or sandwiches. The bylaws have been approved and plans to go ahead with incorporation will be discussed at the meeting. @ P~L DIN~NNI@N A panel discussion concerning the Supreme Court’s decision on the sodomy laws will be aired on Channel 2’s community affairs program," Tulsa Exchmqge, "sometime in August. The program airs Sunday mo,~ings at 10 : 30 a. m. A three member panel consisting of a representative from the District Attorney’s office, a legal advisor for the Tulsa Police Department, and Jim Perry representing the Tulsa gay community will discuss the effects the decision will have on the sodomy laws in Oklahoma. The exact "air" date had not yet been determined at print time. Those interested in receiving information on the show’s airing may write to : KJRH - TV 2 "Tulsa Exchange" Box 2 Tulsa, OK 74101 @ ~E~ETE]~ A licenced interpreter is now signing for the hearing impared at our monthly meetings ~GE ~ELE~@N~ YI when you need someone to talk to... Self Help Community Resource Information Individual and Group Dialogue Family Support Video Booth With Variety Of Channels To Choose From John Gar~:llng, P .A. Director Do it Yourae [. . . And WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GALLERY 35~2 S PEORIA 918 / 749 - 7898 �As common as we sometimes think our symbols have become, you can still hear a gay person ask what the lambda or the pink triangle stands for. We certainly should know what these symbols mean because much of our heritage and culture is represented by them. ~e K~mb~ The eleventh lower-case letter of Greek alphabet, a symbol ofjustice, balance, freedom, equality, and unity, the lambda was adopted by the postStonewall gay liberation movement as an international gay rights symbol. ~e ~lk ~h~am~ll~: A symbol sewn to the uniforms of gays in Nazi Germany’s concentration camps, the pimk triangle was similar to the Star of David worn by the Jews. The number of gays executed in Nazi Germany is unknown, but estimates range from 10,000 to 250,000. The pink triangle has since become an international symbol of the oppression of gay and lesbian people. In addition to the geometric symbols, the color lavender has become a universally identifying symbol of what has come to be known as the "lavender culture. " A mixture of blue and pink, the traditional "baby colors" of male and female, lavender represents the rejection by gays of society’s demands that w~ accept their role models. For your information - - TOHR is selling pink triangle pins at the regular monthly meetings for $2.50. Show your pride and history I On Friday, June 27, 1969, the modern gay liberation movement began at a popular New York bar called the Stonewall Inn. "Remember Stonewall !" became a common chant in the early gay liberation marches in the larger cities in America, and the remembrance of that stormy weekend in Greenwich Village has become the basis for Gay Pride Week celebrations. On that hot June night in 1969, the patrons of Stonewall, accustomed to routine police harassment and illegal arrests, rebelled. The police were forced to barricade themselves inside the bar until help could come. The incident was violent and brutal. Police reinforcements arrived and cleared the streets. The scene was repeated the following night. The revolt had started and cries of" no more !" were heard across the country. As of July 7, 1986, the National Center for Disease Control in Atlanta has reported 22,356 cases of AIDS nationally and 12,239 deaths. The statistics for Oklahoma are 53 cases and 28 deaths. By 1991 federal experts predict the total number of AIDS cases will exceed 270,000. AIDS is primarily transmitted among gays through intimate sexual contact. Sex can still be enjoyed, but in order to reduce your risk of contracting this deadly disease . . . P ractice monogamy if at all possible. /~ void anal intercourse. llY se condoms in all forms of sexual intercourse . ~ elect sex partners carefully. 1~ liminate swallowing cum . � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2040e5ef3e5c1546aef7fc4ed806a29f.pdf 68051fb0dc509f1098e35a6d249940e0 PDF Text Text video the are : Daphne Vickie Robinson, Terry Jefferson and Doug )b )e "Pride .year do you can’t be an an effi)rt to allow more ~ TOHR, Committees have Cont, On Page 2 II1 the Pride �of wil meet collects ~ps, toilet paper, ldeenex, canned foods, etc. donations are appreciated. Call 587 - GAYS for more info. fek more LetA M~n D6 ~1i ~hose Jobs You Hate To DO C~ll~6~n Free estimates : For Ye~ts �Attending the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre ( Sweet hea¢~ Bal! ) is certainb~ an offer you can’t refuse on Friday, February 14th at Zig~" ’s, 71st and She~dan. Doors open at 7:00 p .m. and admission will be $5.00 at the door. 30 ’s and 40 ’s aI;tire is requested for this most festive occassion which will feature four open bars. a show at 11:00 and a huge dance floor. Ample seating is present and valet parking wil! be available. The Ball is being presented by the Sooner Softball League and Under the Rainbow, Inc. Proceeds will benefit the Sooner Softball Association and the Tulsa HELP Fund ( For AIDS Research ). All members of the Tulsa gay and lesbian communi~" are welcome. d~e~t’s N/]l~m~t llN~ends ~,e For.. o On top of record charts this week for the first time was Dionne Warwick and friend’s single "That’s what friends are for ". ,M1 profits from the single are being donated to AIDS research. Ms. Wm~vick also reached number one on the Black and Contempora~" Charts. Joining Ms. Warwick recently in the musical fight against AIDS is Barbara Streisand, who announced that all proilts from her new single Some~vhere of her ne~vly released Broadway Album" will be split betxveen AIDS research and nuclear disarmament .... " The hfe" affirming 1yncs reflect the attitude needed to save lives ," said Streisand. CASES OF AIDS Reported by the Federal Centers For Disease Control ’ES As of January 17th, 8,361 people in the U .S. have died of AIDS. 16. 458 ;MDS cages have been reported. For 1986, the CDC predicts between 14,000 and 15,000 NEW CAS’ES OF ~MDS. If a cure ~s not tbund. 2 to 3 million people may be infected by the vim.~ within 5 to 10 years, and 40% of those infected may eventually develop :kIDS and die from it. ~he CDC medical experts report. ns 6 Mon-Sat 10am- 12prn Sunday 7216E. Pine Open 24 Hours PROTECT YOURSELF @ PRACTICE S~kFE SEX ,~IDS is primary transmitted among homosexuals through intimate sexual contact. Sex can still be eNoyed but in order to reduce the risk of AIDS, certain sexual practices are discouraged. Don’t swallow cum. Don’t engage in anal intercourse without a condom. Limit your intake of drugs and alcohol which may depress the immune system. AFFECTION IS THE BEST PRO TECTION. Limit the number of anonymous sex parmers. 12am-8pm 1 N. Lewis 716 N. Sheridan Multi-Channel Coin Video Booths Books Games Novelties Magazines Do Yourself... WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GALLERY 3512 S PEORIA �Ron Rd. Tulsa, OK 74146 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9ec504e8908fadd9b625e432d2bfa5bf.pdf e555107b2828277ce0356fca4e349307 PDF Text Text Volume 6, Number 2 O P~b~slh~d ]~r ~llsa @~ahoma~ For l~a~ ~gh~ @ March 1986 Grant Search, Gay Info WATS Line Included in Proposal The members ofTOHR’s Executive Board volunteer their time as officers because they are committed to providing a network of services and events to meet the needs of the gay community. To continue this committment in 1986, the Executive Board has set out to achieve the following goals: I. Initiate a group of representatives of various gay organizations to investigate the possibility of a Gay Community Center and shared services. II. Double the current membership. Attempts to .... : achieve this will include : A. A major promotional chive about TOHR including flyers, pamphlets, T - Shirts, etc. B. Double the current mailing list. C. Establish and promote family memberships at a reduced price. D. Have more social events and offer discounts to TOHR members. E. Make guests atTOHR meetings feel more welcome. III. Move to a different office which would provide more room and more parking. IV. Host a Tulsa area media reception and Plan now to be Steppin’ Out on Saturday, April 26th for the Annual TOHR Follies ! The Follies will be held again this year at Expo Square, Exchange Center I ( Cabaret Theatre ). Doors open at 7:00 p .m. and the show will be over in plenty of time for you to visit your usual Saturday nightspots. This year’s Follies will also be complimented by a limited edition T - Shirt I Check the Newsbriefon page 2 and the order form on page 5 for more details. A few shirts may still be available at the April Meeting. Volunteers are still needed to help with Set - Up, and a search is on for licensed bartenders and waiters. If you would like to help talk to Burr at the March Meeting. ADVANCE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON ! information night, including a" Straight Talk "present ation, and AIDS and Health Hospice information. V. Establish an advertising committee with the goal of developing the TOHR Reporter into a self- supporting newspaper. VI. Hold AIDS information nights and HTLV- HI blood testing sessions every two months. VII. Promote understanding between Lesbians and Gay Men in order to provide a better sense of community and more involvement of lesbians in TOHR. VIIII. Apply for at least four grants which would provide funding for TOHR activities. If grant money is received, we would implement the additional funding to : A. Move to new office quarters, large enough to support a Community Center. B. Hire a paid staff person to provide support to the Executive Board, and to expand the Gay Helpline hours of coverage. C. Install an Oklahoma In - WATS line to provide all areas of Oklahoma, including smaller communities not currently served, with free access to the Gay Helpline. D. Develop a professional slide set,.and conduct training for Straight Talk volunteers to formally implement an AIDS Speakers Bureau. E. Bring in more nationally known speakers for TOHR meetings. It’s an ambitious list t Your creative imagination, your time, and your financial support are needed to realize these goals. For you and your community -- Get Involved I The March meeting will focus on Gays and Sexual Assault ; how to avoid it, how to handle a tense situation and what to, do if you are attacked. The meeting ~vill be held in the Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library, at 7:00 p .m. The speaker will be Gloria Dialectic, who served for 10 years as clinical director of Tulsa’s Helpline and is currently director of" Call - Rape ". �The Boston City Council recently banned Coors by voting to discourage City participation in any ot~cial promotions of the Colorado - brewed beer. The company has had a long history of anti - gay, anti- labor and racist business practices. Coors helped found, and still funds, the Moral Majority. It has advocated quarantines for people with AIDS ; has placed ads in the" Readers Digest" urging readers to clean up America of its gay people, and submits emp!oyees to lie detector tests asking questions about sexual preferences . Boycotting Coors, according to several national gay activists, is something every progressive city in the country should do. @ INNNL~IN H@NPII IE Over 20 people attended an organizational meeting last month to discuss the types of services the Hospice could provide individuals with AIDS. 75% of all AIDS cases are gay males. Those infected with the disease may need your help. Call Carol Burnside at 583- 7063 for more information. The Hospice committee is also continually collecting items such as canned food, cough drops, tissues, etc. for use by local AIDS victims. A box is always provided at the regular monthly TOHR meeting for your dnations, at the regular monthly TOHR meeting for your donations, so remember to bring a donation for the box and volunteer to help ! If we don’t help each other, who will ? Continued John Tho~y~r Res: 5~-0052 7d5-3424 (VIs-A-Corr~ Official Publication Of NO~r SHOW & PET TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O.Box 52729 e Tulsa, OK 74152 e 918-587-GAYS OFFII~2IER~ : Fred Bassett, President .......................... 627 - 4883 Daphne McClellan, 1st Vice President ............ 583 - 7063 Vickie Robinson, 2nd Vice President ............. 834 - 7504 John Thomeyer, SecretmT ........................ 745 - 0642 Ten5, Jefferson, Tresurer ......................... 252 - 4355 S. Chuck Franklin, Me~nber At Large ........................ Doug IIartson, Me~nber At Large .................. 743 - 2748 Carl, Doug Hartson, Bob Inglish, Minx, J .L. SILKY TERRIERS BASENJIS MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS KENNELS TARI PARISH RT 2 BOX H58 MOUNDS, OK 74047 918-267-4506 SHARON SEGLER Business Card ......................................... $15. Quarter Page .......................................... $25. Half Page .............................................. $40. Full Page .............................................. $75. Classified Ads .... $5.( For 20 words and then 10¢ per word .) A 10% ~Spesetting charge will be added to all ads not camera ready. A 10% discount will be givan for ads rnn 3 consecutive months. For more information about advertising call Fred at 627 - 4883 Membership in TOHR is $12 per year. Contributions above the membership fee are ’tax deductible. Tnlsa Otdahomans for Human Rights is a non - profit, tax exempt cog)oration which provides sei~,ices to gay men and lesbians in Northeastern Oklahoma. �are not yet registered to vote, or need to make a change on your registration, call Kevin at 584 - 4093 NOW ! @ ~1~ @~akGIE ~/kEE Will be Saturday, April 5th. One man’s trash is another’s treasure, so get those fuI~:y things you’re tired of all together and send them to the sale! Proceeds will go the TOHR’s General Operating Fund ,so if you’re also in the market for some" new" and interesting goodies, come to the sale and pick them up ! It will be an all day affair ,and the location will be announced soon. @ ]F@LL~E~ T- ~HIR~]I~ We only have a limited number of Follies T- Shirts for sale, so if you want to be sure that you won’t miss out on this " special edition print ", mail the order form on page 5 of this newsletter & $6.50 to TOHR now. Your order must be received by March 15th, or we cannot guarantee your size will be available. A limited number of shirts will possibly be available atthe April meeting on a first come, first serve basis. The shirts will be high quality grey 50% cotton Hanes T’s with the Follies ’ 86 logo shown on page I silkscreened onto it. Don’t miss out on a collector’s item ! Order yours today ! @ P~E ’ ~ L@~ @~T Should be draw ing to a dose at press time. A large number of people have shown an interest in the contest, so competition is expected to be stiff for the $100.00 prize ! We will "unveil" the winning entry for you in next month’s Reporter. @ 1~1~ IRF_~II~T~@N TOHR’s meeting day is Primary City Election Day here in Tulsa, so if you WE RENT AND SELl_ VIDEO TAPES OOK C@~e visit our three ~ocations R sque Mystique Whittier 838-1733 Mon-Sat 10am- 12pm 835-1408 Mot>Sat 10am-12pm Sunday 12 am - 8 pm 592-0767 Open 24 Hours 7216 E. Pine @ P]~~ ~T~G~T T~ Recently discussed ~d ~swered questions on gay lifes~le wi~ students on the Sou~east c~pus of Tulsa Junior Co~ege. TJC ins~ctors of psycholo~, sociology and hum~ sexu~iW requested S~aight T~ to spe~ to ~eir classes ~d plan m inctude simil~ sessions each semester. T~ng with communi~ goups to broaden ~ek understanding ~d acc~ce of gay lifesWle is p~ of TOHR’s communi~ ou~each. Volunteer p~elists, especi~y women, ~e ~ways needed to help continue ~e community di~ogue. For more info~ation, con tact Jim Pe~ at 5~ - 4093. @ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ One of your featured spewers for the P~de Celebration last ye~, Mi~ Ben - Shalom, phoned us recently m let us ~ow ~at she had fin~y, ~er 8 ye~s of cou~ battles, won her fight against ~e U .S. ~y. Ms. Ben- Sh~om was disch~ged from ~e se~ices because of her homosexu~iW. Her battle has ended wi~ a cou~ decision which entitles her to fu~ reinstatement in the ~y, wi~ ~ll ~k ~d prorated reimbursement of ~ back s~ and benefits. 1 N Lewis 716 N. Sheridan Multi-Channel Coin Video Booths Books Magazines Games Novelties TOHR would like to ~k ~e people who made possible the MDS Special Meeting on Febm~ 18~. ~e only wW m prevent ~e spread of ~e disease is to advocate ourselves about it. ~ough meetings l~e ~is, ~e gw communi~ wi~ le~ about ~e se~ousness of MDS. By practicing s~e sex we c~ reduce the ~ansmission of ~e disease ~d save lives. WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GALLERY �The following article is reprinted, with permission, from the February issue of °’ Caucus Briefs ", the newsletter of the Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus. It outlines the bills which are currently being considered by our elected officials, and tells us what action should be taken to protect our rights as Oldahoma Gay Citizens. Read the issues, and take the time right now to let our representatives know how we feel. For more ir~formation about the Caucus, call Kevin at 584 - 4093, orwrite P .O. Box 904126, Tulsa, 74108. Legislative Update House Bi!l No. 1880 (Foster Care Bill) This bill was authored by Representative David Craighead (DMidwest City). This bill is the most important issue facing us right now in the legislature. In our discussion with Rep. Craighcad, he freely admitted to an anti-gay bias which prompted him to introduce this bell. The bill amends an existing law which deals with the protection and care of homeless, dependent, and neglected children. The proposed language is: The Con, mission shall prescribe by rule who is eligible to provide foster care services for children it, the custody of the Department. A homosexual shall not be eligible to provide such foster care services for chiMren in the custody of the Department. This is blatantly discriminatory language, that is probably unconstitutional, and would give us a la~v that would be subject to lawsuits, saddling the state and private sectors with unnecessary expenses, and further eroding the image of a progressive state that our leaders are so fond of touting. The bill has been assigned to the House Human Services Committee. We need to contact the following committee members as soon as possible to ask them to defeat this bill. When mailing to these people, remember they are the ones most likely to support our position. Use the following form of address: The Honorable State Capitol Building, Room Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Dear Mr. The following is a list of the committee members we need to contact: Don Mentzer Room 434 (405) 524-5438 Committee Chairman I)on Anderson Room 328-A (405) 521-2711~ Committee Vice-Chairman I.arry Adair Room 31 (405) 521-2711 Kcvin Cox Room 537-A Guy l)avis Room 403 Larry Gish Linda Larason Room 328-B Steve Lewis Rick Littlefield Room 322 Gaylon Stacy Room 540-A Freddye Harper Williams Room 324 -A-All general committee members can be reached at (405) 521-2711. This is the house reception area. Please try to contact each of these people, as it is crucial to our effort. House Bill 1935 (AIDS-Marriage License) This bill is authored and sponsored by Jim Williamson (R-Tulsa) and prorides for screening of marriage license applicants for AIDS antibodies. The bill has provisions to deal with the information gathered from the testing, keeping it confiden- tial, and providing penalties for disclosure. On the face of it, it is a bill we can live with, we have recommended some language to clarify the author’s intent, and have adopted a wait and see attitude on this one as it has been assigned to the Judiciary Committee. We want to see what they will do with it. No action is nCCCSSaYy. House Bil! 1934 (AIDS-Medical Professionals) This bill is authored and sponsored by Jim Williamson (R-Tulsa). Originally designed to pr¢~vidc screening for AIDS antihodies x)f all medical professionals who arc licensed. The author has decided the bill was ill-advised and says that hc will not ask that the bill bc heard. No action is necessary. House Bill 1698 (AIDS-Spreading) This bill, authored and sponsored by Bill Smith (D-Ringling), classed the spreading of AIDS as a felony. It is poorly written and was assigned to the Criminal Justice Committee, where it was heard and defeated on a "’Do Pass" vote sponsored by Rcp. Bill Graves. No action is necessary. House Bill 1112 (Child Care) This bill is a carry over fronl last session authored and sponsored by Don Anderson (D-Tulsa). The ()riginal intent was to bring Oklahoma in line with federal regulations regarding the child care industry. It was amended to provide background checks into sexual preference. Rep. Anderson has said that the bill will not be heard. No action is necessary. �The experience weekend, a two- day workshop designed to discover how you feel about yourself, will be held in Dallas on April 19th mud 20th. Cost is 8250 an may be charged to Visa or Mastercard. Founded by the late David Goldstein, owner! publisher of the "The Advocate ", and Dr. Robert Eichberg, a noted psychologist, the weekend is designed to help participants become more aware of their experience of life, and lead them to take the action necessary to have fulfilling lives. For more information call Doug Hartson, 743 - 2748 or Bob Inglish, 587 - 2084. CASES OF i~IDS Reported by the Federal Centers For Disease Control Each month the number of AIDS cases, and AIDS victims, continues to increase dramatically. Just 4 months ago the Federal Center for Disease Control reported 14,739 cases of AIDS. By February 3rd, 2,262 more cases were reported. 8,800 victims are know dead. 72% of all AIDS victims are gay men. The disease is primarily transmit~ced among gays tl~-ough intimate sexual contact. Sexual activity in which body fluids are exchanged, especially semen and blood, is unsafe and increases the risk of getting AIDS. HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AIDS. Protect yourself and your partner by practicing SAFE SEX : @ Masterbation, @ Body Rubbing, @ Hugging / Kissing, ~ Fantasies. AFFECTION IS THE BEST PRO TECTION. Limit the number of anonymous sex partners. Area Tulsans have attended the Workshop in the past and have formed a support group to continue sharing the benetlcial aspects of the experience. PROTECT YOURSELF O PRACTICE SAFE SEX Video Tapes @ Sales and Rentals Video Booths ~ Video Games ~ Magazines Novelties ~ Leather Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do WE CATER TO YOU A Clean Well Stocked Store Open 24 Hours Call John 74 -975 Free estimates I understand that only a small number of shirts are being printed, and I don’t want to miss out ! Enclosed is my $6.50 ( per shirt ), Iwant a size:[] Small [] Medium [] Large [] X-Large I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS ORDER MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 15th AND THAT I WILL PICK UP MY T - SHIRT AT THE APRIL TOHR MEETING, OR CALL TERRY AT 252 - 4355 TO MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE Return this order blank and payment to : )OHR T- Shirt Offer, P o Box 52729 ® Tulsa, oK 74~52 ’ Checks should be made payable to Tulsa OHR FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE NEWSBRIEF ON PAGE 3. In Business For 10 Years �It was very gratifying to see the large attendance at our February meeting, but we are still not seeing as many faces as we used to see at our meetings last year. I have many feelings about why attendance is down, and I think most of it stemmed from losing the space at the bank and then not having a definite date and day to meet each month. It caused our schedule to be very erratic for a while. We now have a regular meeting time of the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p .m. in the Aaronson auditorium of the downtown library. I believe having this regular time and day will greatly help attendance. It has come to my attention however, that some people are not attending meetings because they feel the public library is too exposed. I would like to encourage any of you who are concerned about being" seen" at a TOHR meeting to come out one night and check it out. Our meeting place is not nearly as "public" as the name implies (hardly anyone goes to the library on Tuesday nights ) and the people who are there are upstairs and pay no attention to us. If you are still doubt_full, come to the library next month on our meeting night and pretend you are there to use the card catalogue. While there, spy on us and allay your fears. Hope to see you at the next meeting ~ Daphne L. McClellan Vice President @ ~DN BUI~ Congress approved a $23g million dollar federal AIDS budget as part of the depaCm~ents of Health and Human Services, Labor and Education’s $105.8 billion dollar spending bill. The AIDS BUDGET IS UP 8100 MILLION FROM LAST YEAR, and includes $10 million for the establishment of test treatment programs in New York City and San Francisco, two cities with the highest reported AIDS cases. @ l~t~S~20~r ’~k]L~ The Soviet Union finally acknowledged for the first time that there are indeed cases of AIDS in their country, but said that there are fewer than 10. The disclosure was made in the cul rural newspaper " Soviets Kaya Kaltura ". O l~]ltl~lltl ~IN@lrlg~2~l~ The Gay Rights National Lobby and Human Rights Campaign Fund announced that they will be consolidating their efforts to work for gay rights together under the name HRLF. The two groups will be combining their donor bases and expanding their field network efforts for lobbying legislators. GRNL was formed more than 10 years ago with a budget of $200,000. HRCF was formed 5 years ago, with a budget of $600,000. The move is hoped to increase face to face contact with legislators, further support through letter writing, and increase political contributions. O Bg~d~CK ][,~S~k~IN ~ GA~ Over 100 people attended the Third National Convention of the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays held recently in St. Louis, Missouri. The convention theme was "Black Pride and Solidarity; The New Movement of Black Lesbians And Gays" For more information on NCBLG call (202) 737- 5276 or write NCBLG, 930 F. Street NW Suite 514, Washington, D.C. 20004. 918 / 583 - 9442 HELP LINE 587-G YS � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/df42938334d2c2fd01c57cee60d62e18.pdf d29423c29c1983df437a9e1c23b269db PDF Text Text Do You Have Your Advance Ticket Yet ? It’s only three short weeks until we ’11 all be" Steppin Out" to TOHR’s Follies’ 86 on April 26th ! Patty and Tulsa Melt will again be your MC ’s, and a special guest appearance by Mr. Keith Mitchell, former Mr. AllAmerican, is now being finalized. Twenty acts are being planned for your enjoyment ! The Follies Will be held again this year at Expo Square, Exchange Center I ( Cabaret Theatre ). Doors open at 6:30 and the sho~v will start promptly ( really ! ) at 7:30. "ABLE" Commission criteria have been met, so "refreshments" will be the same as always... Every possible step has been taken this year to keep the show on - schedule, and it should be finished in plenty of time for you to visit your usual Saturday Nightspots. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AND W~LL BE ON SALE AT THE APRIL MEETING. Prices are $12 for" Queen Seating ", $10 Reserved and $8 Gen. Adm., Door prices will be $15, $12 and $10. An added feature of Follies time this year are commemorative t-shirts. A few are still available for $6.50, and can be purchased at the April meeting. The April meeting will bring us a special chance to meet and hear an internationally known advocate of homosexual rights, lesbian lawyer Nina Lopez - Jones. Ms. Lopez- Jones specializes in immigration law and child custody cases, and is currently serving as coordinator of the group Legal Action For Women. Ms. Lopez - Jones is originally from Argentina and is now residing in London. She is in route to an engagement in Los Angeles, but has agreed to stop over here in Tulsa especially to speak to our group. Show her a warm Tulsa welcome on April 1st, at 7:00 pro, Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library. There were six entries in the Tulsa Pride Committee’s contest to choose the logo for the 1986 Gay Pride Celebration. Members of the gay community had the opportunity to vote on the entries exhibited throughout the city the last weekend of February. The winning entry was submitted by Glen Raney. The runner ups were Douglas Re~vnold’s oil " mule" and Robin Nelson’s stylized american flag. Entries were requested from the Tulsa community and were required to use the wording " Pride ’ 86 " Exactly ten years ago Glen’s logo entry in the west coast Christopher Street West contest was chosen as the bi- centennial 1776- 1976 Los Angeles Gay Pride emblem. The 1986 Tulsa emblem will be used as a two color design printed on T-shirts and caps. The emblem will be printed in five colors on flags and banners used during the pride celebration. The $100 cash prize has been donated to Glen’s favorite fund raiser, the Tulsa Pride Committee. �The 1986 Gay Pride Carnival will be held Sunday, June 22, as the highlight of this year’s week- long Pride Celebration. The many activities will be subsidized by the corn bined donations of businesses and friends of the gay community in addition to the funds raised and main tained this past year by the Tulsa Pride Committee. 1,400 people attended the 1985 Carnival. The 1986 Gay Pride Cm~ivalwillbe geared to accommodate 2,500 celebrants. The Tulsa Pride’s projected $5,000 budget will cover a greatly expanded format including extensive advertising, a souviner book, t- shirts, hats and a larger carnival midway and exhibit area featuring a gigantic beer garden and entertainment area. A day long Tulsa Pride Committee information center willbe open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Saturday, May 3rd at 100 Center Plaza. Clubs, organizations and businesses are invited to visit the center to schedule meetings, programs and other special events which .will be held during gay pride celebration ~veek. A major function of the committee is to coordinate all events to keep conflicting scheduling to a minimum. The committee is hopeful that members of the community will use this opportunity to visit the center to meet committee members, ask questions, become familiar with the basic plans, make comments and suggestions, and hopefully offer individual expertise to make this an even more successful celebration. PROTECT YOURSELF O PRACTICE SAFE SEX HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AIDS. Protect yourself and your parmer by practicing SAFE SEX : @ Masterbation, ~ Body Rubbing, ~ Hugging / K~ssing, @ Fantasies. AFFECTION IS THE BEST PRO TECTION. Limit the number of anonymous sex partners. Dignity / Integrity of Tulsa’s annual "pot - luck" Easter Brunch will be held at Carol and Daphne’s home (1229 South St. Louis) beginning at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 30th. A special treat will be in store of all who attend and participate in the Easter Egg Hunt I The next regular monthly meeting of Dignity/ Integrity will be Sunday, April 13th at 1432 South Carson at 5:00 pro. Fr. Rick Brewer will celebrate the mass after which a potluck dinner will be shared and the movie" Mass Appeal "will be shown. The deals with the issue of attitudes towards the ordination of gay men in the Roman Catholic Church. Everyone is invited. For more information call Jim at 584 - 4093. Official Publication Of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUNL~N RIGHTS P.O.Box 52729 o Tnlsa,OK 74152 o 918-587-GAYS Fred Bassett, President .......................... 627 - 4883 Daphne McClellan, 1st Vice President ............ 583 - 7063 Vickie Robinson, 2nd Vice President ............. 834 - 7504 Jobm Thomeyer, SccretaW. ....................... 745 - 0642 Terry Jefferson, Tresurer ......................... 252 - 4355 S. Chuck Fr~mklin, Member At Large Doug Harfson, Member At Large .................. Carl, Doug, Max and J .L. Business Card ......................................... 815. Quarter Page .......................................... 825. Haft Page .............................................. Full Page .............................................. 875. Video Tapes @ Sales and Rentals Video Booths @ Video Games @ Magazines Novelties @ Leather WE CATER TO YOU A Clean Well Stocked Store Open 24 Hours Classified Ads .... 85.( For 20 words and then 10¢ per word .) A 10% typesetting charge will be added to afll ads not camera ready. A 10% discount will be given for ads run 3 consecutive months For more information about advertising call Fred at 627 - 4883 Membership in TOHR is 812 per ycm’. Contributions above the membership fee are tax deductible. Tulsa OMahomans for Human Rights is a non - profit, tax exempt corporation which provides services to gay men and lesbians in Northeastern OMahoma. �TOHR’s garage sale willbe on Saturday, April 5th at 2239 East 8th from 7 am to 2 pro, clean out your attic, closets and basement and donate your tired goods to the sale. Proceeds can be dropped off at J .L. ’s ( 252 4604 ) or David’s ( 585 - 5975 ). Items wi~ be tagged on Thursday and Friday evenings, April 2 and 3. Volunteers are needed to sort and tag and to work the sale. Call J.L. or Terry (252-4355) for more information. @ ~LL][]~ ~ = ~Hl[~ will be on sale at the Apri! 1st meeting... Don ’tbe a" fool ", get your’s now before they’re all gone! (about a dozen are all that remain I ) The price is only 86.50 and they are great looking shirts I Don’t miss out l @ Hli~LP ~ Thanks to the ABLE commission, we are in serious need of LICENSED barienders and waiters who are willing to work during the Follies. Ifyou can be of service please call Terry Jefferson at 252 4355. @ &~~@N W@@DNW@~N ~ The Spring Festival and Retreat for Women, sponsored by OKC’s Herland Sisters Resources, Inc., will be held May 2 - 2~ at Lake Charlton in Robbers Cave State Park near Wilburton. Workshops are planned and is weather permits a concert will be held at the Amphitheatre Saturday night. PRE - REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 15th, and the cost is $15.00 per woman. Send your name, address, phone, and check to : Herland Sister Resources, Inc., c / o Kris Marek, 1137 N .W. 31st, OKC, OK 74118. Several Tutsa women are planning to attend. For more info call Carole at 583 9442. @ W~ ~ ~D will be held this year on Saturday, May 3rd. Lastyear, TOHR’s participation as a sharing group raised over 8800 for WFM, of which $160 was returned to TOHR for our use. Sponsors and walkers are needed. This is an important community outreach program. For more info call Jim at 5844093. @ 1~@~ ~@~ T~ Jim Perry, Project Straight Talk coordinator, has been invited to be a feature speaker during Gay Awareness Week at WSU in Wichita, Kansas. His topic, "The AIDS Crisis In Perspective", will be the first program during the week long campus observance beginning on April 7th. The activities are sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Resource Association at WSU. Additionally, Jim says Project Straight Talk is scheduled for Gay Awareness Week at OSU and a local Episcopal Church. Oklahoma’s sodomy law has been struck down as unconstitutional by the state Court of Criminal Appeals. When applied to non - violent sexual activity between consenting adults the ruling declared the statues illegal because they violate an individuals right to privacy. The decision excludes cases involving forced sexual activity, sexual activity of minors, public or commercial sex acts, and bestiality. The decision has a significant impact on the state’s gay community. EVERY PIECE OF ANTI-GAY LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN OKLAHOMA HAS CITED THE SODOMY STATIYFES AS THEIR PRIMARY LEGAL BASIS. By declaring the law unconstitutional the government’s right to come" into your bedroom and tell you what is right or wrong has been taken avcay. Everyone’s constitutional right to privacy is affirmed by this ruling. Attorney General Mike Turpen has plans to appeal the court’s decision. Voice your disapproval of his appeal by writing to Turpen at the State Capital Building, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. This two- day workshop will be held in Dallas on April 19th and 20th. The purpose of the Experience Weekend is to transform the participant’s individual experience into greater contents of health, love, happiness, and full self-expression, thereby contributing to all being. The weekend cost is $250.00 and may be charged to Visa or Mastercard. For more information call Doug at 743 - 2748 or Bob at 587 - 2084. Several Tulsan’s who have gone to the workshop now have a support group that meets twice each month to continue the sharing process. �These are exciting times for the gay community in Oklahoma. As attested to by the great Gay Pride cele bration of last summer ; the growth of the Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus ; the establishment of the AIDS Task Forces in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, and the support they receive from the community at- large. As we grow and develop as a community, we must work through problems that can hinder our efforts of achieving our common goals. We are aJl aware of these problems, even if we won’t admit to them. Sexism, racism, slicks, and apathy are but a few of the obsticles to overcome. We can and must overcome these aflictions, before we can change the attitudes of the community at large. Having recently attended the first Oklahoma Gay Community Retreat, I came away with not only a renewed sense of seK, but of the great potentials of the gay community in Oklahoma. THIS IS A MUST FOR EVERYONE in or with an interest in the gay cornmunity. I am sure you will be seeing more about this in these pages. The cost is quite reasonable so plan to attend the next one in May’. Special kudos to Kevin Lockyear and Ken Johnson who handled the logistics and planning and to Mary Lincoln - Bielke, a woman of great vision, who acted as facilitator. While I ’m on my soapbox allow me to challenge each individual to mmke themselves more aware of, and more involved in, the happenings around the state. As most of us are aware, the state Court of Criminal Appeals opened the question of whether our sodomy laws are constitutional. The 1986 legislative session has been relatively quiet as compared to last year. The Budget and other issues have taken the majority of our lawmakers time. The Court’s opinion will now bring our issues before the legislature once again ; there is already talk of rewriting the sodomy statutes. In order for OGPC to effectively serve the gay community at the capital, we need each of you on our network. Take a moment and call me at 584 - 4098 or Toni at 748 - 8051. It’s awell worn addage but it bears repeating : United we stand ; Divided we fall. Kevin Gabel, Chair Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus The American Law Institute and the American Bar Association Committee on Continuing Education sponsored "~_rDS And The Law" in Tulsa and 42 other cities across the nation as part of their continuing educational service to attorneys. Presented via closed circuit TV, the program addressed the legal issues surrounding AIDS in a variety of areas. How public institutions like schools, prisions and the military are developing legal policies and practices in response to the crisis were discussed ; the definition of the disease as a legal handicap and disability and the protective statutes prohibiting discrimination were covered as weg as the question of employers and insurance company’S rights to screen employees and policy holders for AIDS througch the blood test HTVL - III. Following the telecomference, a panel of representatives from Tulsa, including Fred Bassett representing the city- wide AIDS Task Force lead a discussion period. A copy of the resource book used during the conference is available from Fred for attorneys or anyone interested in learning more about AIDS and the Law. Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John Free estimates In Business For 10 Years AD @ VANCE GRAPHICS GRY HELP LINE 587-GRYS 583- 9442 .._.,,, �@ ~E N~7~k~N ~NP@~ A new report by the Intergovernmental Health Policy Proj ect finds that since 1983 state legislatures have appropriated an estimated 842 million for AIDS - related programs. For the fiscal year of 1986, another 86 million in supplemental requests ins pending in several state legislatures. Half of the money spent has been for research, with the remander spent on education, surveillance activities, laboratory services and AIDS testing programs. O G~N ~ii{ ~kXrN Gay Games II will be held August 9 - 17 in San Francisco. Gay Games I was held in 1982 and was sponsored by San Francisco’s Arts WE RENT AND SELl_ VIDEO TAPES ADULT OOK STORES Come visit cur three ~ocations Risque Mystique Whittier 838-1733 Mon-Sat 10am- 12pm 835-1406 Mon-Sat 10am-12pm Sunday 12 am- 8 pm 592-0787 Open 24 Hours 7216 E. Pine 1 N. Lewis 716 N. Sheridan Multi-Channel Coin Video Booths Books Magazines Games No ielties and Activities Council ( SFAA ). This year’s Games will :include events in 18 sports and are open to all ages. Deadline for ent~-ies to compete is June 1st. Originally called the Gay Olympics, the Ninth U .S. Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court decision that the use of the name was an infringement of the trademark held by the International Olympic Committee. The ruling forces SPAA to revert to an alternative name -- Gay Games. ~ ~ ~N" Execution fo Justice ", Emily Mann’s powerfully emotional drama about the 1979 trial and conviction of Dan White who assassinated gay activist Harvey Milk, opened last month in Chicago after a successful run in San Francisco. 2~P/k’s ]~eso]~u~ @m 2klI~N The American Psychological Association ( APA ) has called for an end to indiscriminate AIDS testing, and has urged public education and greater availability of mental health services on the disease. In a recent news release, the APA passed a resolution condemning non- selective testing to detect exposure to AIDS until data exists linking specific tests with the development ofAIDS. The APA supports increased funding to combat fears by educating the public through teaching, public lectures., consultation and research. In treatment, research, and prevention programs the APA says psychological and mental health aspects of AIDS must be stressed. ~ ~]~l~I2k~ ]~]II~ Millionaire businessman and gay rights activist Jack Campbell announced his bid for the Democratic U .S. Senate in Florida. Calling the state’s present senators too far to the right, he condemned Senator Graham for having voted against gay rights and for vetoing a $250,000 appropriation for research on AIDS. Campbell kicked offhis campaign by promising as U .S. Senator to become immediate co - sponsor of the Kerry Bill, the so - called gay rights legislation. �� https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8bd955c8aeec54ba881f810ec5445aba.pdf 4f83186b017f72e4bc25ad5715944f0b PDF Text Text Wichita State and Oklahoma State hold Gay Awareness Weeks Jim Perry, project Straight Talk coordinator, spoke to students at Wichita State University during recent Gay Awareness week activities. In a special program entitled "The AIDS Crisis In Perspective’," Jim challenged the students to take time to learn the lessons the AIDS crisis has to offer : "We must require of each other the courage and compassion to let people with AIDS live and work among us... to have the intelligence and character to avoid infection.., to see clearly that AIDS doesn’t cloud our request for equality, it clarifies it. Society may finally accord us the dignity and respect we deserve simply because we are human belongs. " The The May 6th TOHR meeting will feature Dr. Susan Andrew, a chiropractic physician in Tulsa who will discuss the practical effects stress can have on your health. Through a simple test offered by Dr. Andrew that evening, you can identify how at risk you may be to disease and what you can do about it. Join us on Tuesday, May 6th, at 7:00 p.m., Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library, to hear Dr. Andrews interesting and informative presentation. Business to be discussed at the meeting will include a vote by members on the proposed TOHR By-Law Revision to Article II ( Membership ) Section 4, which is intended to read as follows : "The initial membership fee shall be $12.00 for individual membership and $20.00 for household membership ( two members atthe same address, mailed one newsletter ). The annual membership fee shall be the same, payable July 1st of each year. The Executive Committee may waive annual membership fees for members experiencing temporary financial difficulties. program was very well received and it points. out our need to develop such a program for our speakers bureau. A meeting of interested volunteers will be announced at the May meeting. For more information call Jim at 584 - 4093. Oklahoma State Universitywas also a sounding board for Straight Talk recently. Gay Awareness Week in Stillwater started off with Dr. Jeff Beal talking to the group about current health issues and AIDS in the Gay community. Fred Bassett and other TOHR boardmembers held a project Straight Talk before a very interested audience on Tuesday, and the week concluded with a discussion evening concerning Gays and religion given by Jim Perry. The 1986 Gay Pride Carnival will be held Sunday, June 22nd as the highlight of this year’s week- long Pride Celebration. The Pride Committee will open an information center from 9:00 a .m. to 3:00 p .m. Saturday, May 3rd at 100 Center Plaza. Clubs, organizations and businesses are invited to visit the center to schedule meetings, programs, and other special events which will be held during gay pride celebration week. A major function of the committee is to coordinate all events to keep conflicting scheduling to a minimum ~ The committee is hopeful that members of the community will use this opportunity to visit the center to meet committee members, ask questions, become familiar with the basic plans, make comments and suggestions ,and hopefully offer individual expertise to make this an even more successful celebration. �@ ~ NMe ~a~ Don’t forget ~e second Garage Sale of the season to be held ?day 10th from 7:00- 2:00 at 1444 East 50th Place ( close to 51st & Peoria ). Clean out those closets rand cal! J .L. at 252 4604 to make dona*_ions of sale items. Cle0m out those closets today ! @ G~al5 ~o~ ~o~ °~ T~®~" The Walk For )4ankind is Saturday, May 3rd. Do something fun, health and worthwhile ! Walkers and sponsors are sti!l needed. Anyone can participate and you can get more information about signing up or sponsoring by calling Jim at 584- 4093. TOHR’s participation in last years walk raised several hundred dollars for WFM out of which 8160 was allocated to TOHR. @ ~E~E~ E ~EE~N~ The Tulsa Experience Weekend Support Group wishes to congratulate everyone who participated in the weekend in Da~as this past month. We commend all of you for taking this step in enriching your own lives as well as those around you. We also wish to extend an invitation to join our group to continue the sharing process. is trying to start a group for gays and / or lesbians in a battering relationship. Currently we are thinking of a couples group xvhich would include the victims and abusers. However, if enough people are interested or if the circumstances warrant separate groups for victims and abusers or separate groups for men and women could be established. Individual counseling is also available on a drop - in or appointmentbasis. Richard Failla, M .A. and Daphne McClellan, MSW are available for this service, for more information call one of them at 585 - 3143. @ ~a L~¢~-Jo~ The April membership meeting was keynoted by a provocative and controversial speaker from London, Nina Lopez- Jones. Nina’s airfare to Tulsa was generouslypaid by the Tulsa Chapter of Wages for Housework and the No Bad Women, Just Bad Laws Campaign. An unusually diverse group attended the address in which Ms Lopez - Jones discussed the issue of child custody from the broad perspective of discrimination against women in general and how that specifically impacts lesbians and gay men. @ N INK2 ~&W ~@E will be presented to for a vote at the May meeting concerning " Household Memberships" be there to voice your opinion May 6th , Aaronson Auditorium, 7:30 p .m. @ N~N~@N W@@~NW@NNN ~ The Sp~qng Festival and Re~areat for Women, sponsored by OKC’s Herland Sisters Resources, Inc., will be held May 2 - 4 at Lake Charlton in Robbers Cave State Park near Wilburton. Workshops are planned and is weather permits a concert will be held at the Amphitheatre Saturday night. Se~,eral Tulsa women are planning to attend. For more info ca!l Carole at 583 - 9442. Ofl~cial Publicalion Of TULSA OKL:LtIOSL~NS FOR tIUMAN RIGItTS P.O. Box 52729 @ Tulsa. OK 74152 @ 918-587-GAYS Fred Bassct~, Prcsiden’, .......................... 627 - 4883 Daptmc Mc(’lellan. ls~ Vice President ............ 583 - 7063 VicMc Robinson. 9nd Vice Prcsidcm ............. 834 - 7504 John qqmmcycr, Sccrcum. ....................... 745 - 0642 Tc~" Jcffc~on. Trcsurcr ....................... 252 - 4355 S. Chuck Fnt~lin. Member At Doug Ita~son. Member A~ Large Business Card ......................................... 815. Quarter Page .......................................... 825. Half Page .............................................. 844). gull Page .............................................. 875, Classified Ads .... 85.( For 20 words and then 10¢ per word .) A 10’~, ~]~¢sctting charge will b¢ added to M1 ads not camera ready. A 10% discount wi~ be given ff~r ads mn 3 consecutive months. For more iMo~ation about advc~ising ~.H Fred at 627 - 4883 T@INI~ F@LL]~E~ We just missed the Reporter deadline for bringing you the complete scoop on this year’s gala, but at presstime ticket sales were strong, Patti and Tuna Melt were tuning up and the list of acts looked great I For a complete wrap - up look for a more detailed newsbrief in the June issue. Membership in TOItR is 812 per year. Conu’ibutions above the xucmbership fcc are tax deduc~ihlc. Tnlsa Oklahomans for ttuman non - profit, tt~x exempt coq?omtion which provides gay men and lesbians in Northeastern OMahoma. �TOHR raised 8552.00 atthe garage sale on April 5th. Thanks to all of the people who donated their items and time to make the sale a success. The success of the~ sale has spurred a second garage sale that will be held at Toni & Brenda’s House, 1444 East 50th Place, on May 10 from 7:00 a .m. till 2:00 p.m. Last month only 10 people took the time to clean out their closets and attics to donate goods. 10 people and over 500 dollars is pretty good ~ Think what we could raise if 20 people will go through their house and mark things for the May sale. Come on and support your organization. Call J. L. at 252- 4604 to make arrangemen~ts to drop off your items. Spend a weekend under the stars l Get out your tents, sleeping bags, and Coleman stoves for the TOHR Campout on May 30th. Since this event is still in the planning stages you can help decide which stars you want to watch. Call David at 585- 5975 for more information. Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John Free estimates In Business For 10 Years The Grand Des qn Is Always Grand Because It Is Always On Key. 584 - Bowl your Wednesday evenings away at the Sherida~ Lanes~ The Wednesday Night Mixers, a mixed, handicap league, will be holding an organizational meeting on Wednesday, June 4th at 6:30 p .m. with bowling afterwards. The league wi!! run for 12 weeks, and itmay end for you with a trip to Hawaii. Shel-idan Lanes is giving away three all- expense paid trips for two to the islands to summer league bowlers t Steve has more information at 836- 6747. The next regular monthly meeting of Dignity / Integrity will be Sunday, May 11th at 1432 South Carson. at 5:00 p .m. Mass will be celebrated after which a l~otluck dinner will be shared and the movie " Mass Appeal" starring Jack Lemmon wil! be shown. The film deals with the issue of attitudes towards the ordination of gay men in the Roman Catholic Church. Copies of the sermons from the March Episcopalian AIDS Conference held in Kansas City wi11 also be available. Everyone is invited to attend. Once again, Dignity/Integrity members will be selling "treats" of cookies and pop at the regular monthly meeting of OHR on Tuesday, May 6th. Won’t you please support us ? Al! profits go toward the funding of our monthly newsletter. Anyone interested in becoming a member or if you have any questions about Dignity / Integrity please feel free to contact Jim at 584 - 4093 or Jan at 745 - 0358. �@ Fa~ Fae~ N~pI~ ~N ~a~W The only national charity devoted to raising funds for AIDS research and education, AmFAR ( American Found ation for AIDS Research ) has raised nearly 81.2 million since it was organized 9 months ago. AmFAR was formed to bring together the elite of the entertain ment and medical communities. The entertainers help raise the money and put the message across; the scientists provide the information and affectively award the funds. AmFAR’s first national ad featu~ng the nation’s top female fashion models surrounded by children approached AIDS as a world health problem, with the appeal : "For the future of our children : Please give to The biggest event has yet to come AmFAR is planning to stage a rock concer~ to be broadcast nationally. The charity hopes to raise in the neighborhood of $1 million from a three - hour show before an audience of 40,000 people, featuring six or seven artists. To date, AmFAR has received 8250,000 from Rock Hudson’s bequest, 8300,000 from the Dionne Warwick song, "That’s What Friends Are For" and the Barbra S~reisand single " Somewhere" and a 8100,000 grant from Transamerica Corporation. @ ~a~r Vi~ ~ ~ After a 15 year cour~ battle to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in housing, employment and public accommodatioris, New York City Council approved an amendment that protects homosexuals under the city’s human - rights provisions. ~I~N ~ ~lk~ ~ A recent cour~ decision in Chicago ordered a gay father to take a HTLV - 3 antibody test before being permitted to visit his children. The dispute originated when the children’s father filed a motion for expanded visitation privileges and his exwife opposed the move on the grounds that the children would catch AIDS from their father because he is gay. The National Gay Rights Advocates have appealed the case. ~~ F~ ~£ West Hollywood City Councilwoman Valerie Terrigno was found guilty March 14th on 12 counts of embezzling federal funds. Terrigno, an open lesbian who served as the first mayor of the new California city, faces a minimum sentence of 11 years in prison and 811,000 in fines for laundering $9,000 from the federally funded Crossroads Counseling Service while she served as the service’s director from 1982 - 84. Sentencing occurred on April 30th. @ ~~~, the hit Showtime Cable TV series about three brothers, one of whom is gay, wi~ soon go into commercial syndication and be available to all stations, not just cable subscribers. The show has been described by critics as "brilliant" because of its writers careful avoidance of cheap shots, cheap jokes and cheap sentiment. A recent TOHR meeting reviewed an episode of the show concerning an old football buddy who had contracted AIDS. It was also announced that Paramount will continue to produce new fv:st- run episodes when Brothers finishes its showing on Showtime--much the same way the successfully sybdicated " Fame" operates. @ @@~ ~ ~@~@ ~F~. o o Claiming that his Old - Time Gospel Hour has been receiving some 50,000 harassing calls a month, Jerry Falwell has announced the termination of his toll- free telephone number. Falwell blamed the calls on gay newspaper that printed the telephone number, and said that over a period of 15 months his minisW] has lost about $2 million, representing the price of the calls. @ ~a~v~ ~ ~r~a Two teams of American scientists have rendered the AIDS virus harmless by removing one of the genes during laboratory experiments. According to researchers, the discovery is a significant step toward the development of drugs or possinly even a vaccine to fight AIDS. Although the researchers cautioned against undue optimism, they said they hoped the findings will allow them to target hew drugs that would either block the key virus gene or the protein that it produces. A vaccine, even if one was found, would require several years of testing before becoming available for general innoculation. @ 1~1~@ ~ ~@~1~ ~ ~1~ The Democratic ~qational Committee ( DNC ) has adopeted a set of delegate selection v~les that leaves intact language requiring state par~ies to reach out to gays. The DNC, which snubbed gays last year after being criticized for "pandering" to them and other "special- interest" groups, approved the delegate selection rules for its 1988 convention without discussion or dissent regarding the gay - related language. The language, Fu-st adopted at the 19~ convention, states that gays and other groups that are" significantly underrepresented in our party affairs" should be the subjects of individual state outreach programs ; these programs offer "recruitment, education and training, in order to achieve full pm~ticipation by such groups in the delegate selection process and all levels of party affairs" A prominent ~Gay par~y member, Tom Chorlton, has remarked that the next step is to monitor compliance with the provision. The way to approach other party leaders is to extend both a hand of cooperation and at the same time keep their feet to the fire, Chorlton said. �Three new publications on 2JDS are now avail- The Federal Center For Disease Control reports 19,!8! cases of AIDS as of April 7th. 10,152 victims nearly 55% of the reported cases, have died of AiDS PROTECT YOURSELF @ PRACTICE SAFE SEX AII)S is primarily "wansmitted among homosexuals through intimate sexual contact. Sex can still be enjoyed, but in order to reduce your risk of contacting AIDS, practice SAFE Sex: @ Don t swallow cure @ Don’t practice anal intercourse without a condom @ Reduce your intake of drugs and alcohol which depress your immune system. @ Limit the number of anonymous sex parmers able at bookstores. "Understanding AIDS : A Comprehensive Guide Victor Gong MD, editor ( Rutgers University Press ). This comprehensice guide offers the layperson a review of current knowledge about the care and treat ment of people with AIDS as well as discussions of the ethical and moral issues that continue to overshadow the AIDS epidemic. " Epidemic of Courage." Lon G. Nungasser ( St. Martin’s ) Is abook of conversations with persons with AIDS, their families, their lovers, a~d workers in the AIDS field, all gathered by sociologist Nungasser, himself a person with AIDS. ’Sex and Germs," Cindy Patton (South End Press ) One of the few books written for gay and lesbian audiences by a lesbian writer. We Rent And Sell Videos Patton, a Boston- based author, reflects on the influence of AIDS on lives while discussing in an astute manner the Come Visit Our Three Locations 838- 1406 592 - 0767 838- 1733 716 N. Sheridan 1 N. Leavis 7216 E. Pine Mon.- Sat. Open Mon.- Sat. 10:00 am to Midnight 24 9:00 am m Midnight Sunday Hours right to sexuality in these times. Noon to 8:00 p .ra, ~EI~ @~ ~[’ ~ ~ HELP LINE Video Booth With Variety Of Channels To Choose From 587-G YS ART & GIFT GALLERY 35t2 S PEORIA ... �As members of Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights you know how vital TOHR is to the gay community of Tulsa. This vitality is supported and maintained by members and volunteers to the organization, right now TOHR desperately needs both. An increase in membership will certainlZ help your organization financially. It Will dlso supply an increase in volunteers to help run TOHR. Please, as members, support TOHR by asking at least one friend to join. If each member will do this TOHR will gain more assistance in operating more smoothly. We need you and your friends I Thanks for your concern and effort. Together we can make things happen. Chuck Franklin Member At Large OHR’s A~DS Hospice Committee Needs Yotw Donations Of Essential ]Items For Local Victims. Call 587 - GAYS For Details DEBUG AD @ VANCE GRAPHICS 424 South Memorial Tulsa 583 - 9442 ( 918 ) 838- 9338 Membership in Tulsa OHR is $12 per year. Contributions above the membership fee are tax - deductable. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is a non - profit, tax exempt COlporation which provides ser~ices to gay men and lesbians in Northeastern Oklahoma. Please do your part for OHR and send in your check today. [] [] [] [] I ’m enclosing $ for membership I ’m enclosing $ tax ded. contribution I ’m 18 years old or older This is a Membership Renewal NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE __._. ZIP __ __ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/41a13e786dab5c9af08e8ac677d4317d.pdf 9df7f43b0870a35291a6e2ef25a2a702 PDF Text Text Attending the June 3rd Regular monthly meeting could help keep you from being assaulted by helping you to learn appropriate actions in a tense situation and self-defense if you are required to fight back an attacker. The meeting has been planned in hopes of off - setting any" queerbashing" in Tulsa. The meeting will be held in Aaronson Auditorium, at the Central Library at 7:00 p.m. June 3rd. Be there! Several hundred people attended an exciting evening of fun and frolic during the end of April at Follies ’ 86. The Melt Sisters were the masters of ceremony again this year, and they introduced some very different and unusual entertainment. The event is one of the largest fundraisers of the year for TOHR, and netted over $2,700.00, which surpassed last years total. Another encouraging note is that the show didn’t" drag "on forever as it has in the past ! Multi-talented and award winning actress, Rita Moreno, recently helped TOHR raise $780.00 for AIDS education and hospice work in Tulsa. Jim Perry contacted Ms. Moreno before and after her recent Tulsa performance and she agreed to autograph two photographs which were auctioned at the TOHR Follies ." She wrote’ We’re in this together’ on each photograph, and that really says it all." The 1986 Tulsa Pride Carnival will be held in front of The Old Lady On Brady theatre complex, Sunday, June 22nd,from Noon until 6:00p.m. The city- block long midway in downtown Tulsa will feature a central beergarden - staging area tent surrounded by satellite tents and booths. At presstime thirty-two gay owned or gay supportive business owners, craftsmen, and artists have reserved spaces in the grounds complex. Carnival Grounds Chairman, Lynn Holloway, advises that spaces for food, games, exhibits, information, arts, and crafts can be reserved as late as Wednesday, June 18th, by contacting Pride Committee members in Tulsa at 584- 1213. He especially wants to invite friends in areas outside Tulsa to join us for this spectacular celebration. A few reasonably priced tent spaces are still available. All other spaces are free on a first come basis. The Tulsa Pride Carnival is a yearly event ( evolved from the Tulsa Pride Picnics ) held as the " centerpiece" of the yearly Tulsa Gay Pride Celebration. Projected attendance this year is 4,500. Parking is available free for 3,000 cars. �A civil liberta~ans we should all welcome the Court of Criminal Appeals decision which declared the State’s sodomy law unconstitutional. The Court’s decision affirming an individual’s right to privacy struck down an old and odious law; however, the Court specifically refused to discuss the applicability of its decision to homosexuals. It is there premature to hail this decision as a victory for gay rights. Moreover, its failure to address gay rights may have ominous implications. What does the Court’s reluctance to deal with gay rights mean? Unfortunately the answer to that question cannot be stated unequivocally. It may be argued however that the Court has left room for a future decision upholding the constitutionality of the sodomy law as it applies to gays. One of the reasons why the Court overturned the la~v was the State’s inability to show that’ ... consentual acts between adult persons could significantly harm society so as to provide a compelling state interest in the regulation of such activities " It doesn’t take much consideration of this statement to imagine the State arguing that the spread of AIDS through homosexual sex acts provides the State with the compelling state interest needed to prohibit gays from enjoying the same constitutional right of privacy. A Court faced with such a controversial issue might find it difficult to disagree with fears of a homophobic society. Far from being a victory for gay rights, the Court’s latest decision may lead only to the confirmation of society’s most useful weapon in discriminating against gays. The Courts decision liberates a least part of society from the intrusive actions of government in their lives, but regrettably leaves another part of society uncertain as to its rights and faced with the possible entrenchment of oppression. A retreat for men and women interested in im~:~oving the quality of their lives and the quality of lesbians and gays lives across Oklahoma is pla~nned for June 7 - 8. The retreat offers an opportunity to discuss such topics as self- image, self- esteem, relationships, and communicating our true selves in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Guided by Mary Lincoln-Beilke, a licensed clinical social worker, the retreat will take place at Camp Redlands near Stillwater from 11:00 am Saturday untill 1:00 pm Sunday. The tom cost per person is 825.00 which includes four meals and lodging in rustic cabins. The facilities are located near a small lake and include a large lodge complete with a wonderful fireplace and modern kitchen. For more information on the retreat call Kevin at 5839484, Roy at 251- 0145 or Ken at 592- 1979; or ~te OGCR, P .O. Box 4805 ,Tulsa, OK 74159 Official Publication Of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. Box 52729 ~ Tulsa, OK 74152 ~ 918-587-GAYS Fred Bassett, President .......................... 627 - 4883 Daphne McClellan, 1st Vice President ............ 583 - 7063 Vickie Robinson, 2rid Vice President ............. 834 - 7504 John Thomeyer, Secret~T. ....................... 745 - 0642 Terry Jefferson, Tresurer ......................... 252 - 4355 S. Chuck Franklin, Member At Large .............. Doug Hartson, Member At Large .................. 743 - 27.4~ Carl, Doug, Max and J .L. Written By OGPC Legal Counsel PROTECT YOURSELF ® PRACTICE SAFE SEX AIDS is primarily transmitted among homosexuals through intimate sexual contact. Sex can still be enjoyed, but in order to reduce your risk of contacting AIDS, practice SAFE Sex : o Don t swallow cure O Don’t practice anal intercourse without a condom ~ Reduce your intake of drugs and alcohol which depress your immune system. ~ Limit the number of anonymous sex parmers Business Card ......................................... ~15. Quarter Page .......................................... $25. Half Page .............................................. $40. Full Page .............................................. ~75. Classified Ads .... $5.( For 20 ~vords and then 10¢ per word .) A 10% typesetting charge will be added to a~ ads not cmnera ready. A 10% discount ~vilt be given for ads run 3 consecutive months. For more i~fformation about advertising call Fred at 627 - 4883 Membership in TOHR is $12 per year. Contributions above the membership fee are tmx deductible. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is a non - profit, tax exempt corporation which provides set’~ices to gay men and lesbians in Northeastern Oklahoma. �The Tulsa Pride Committee was formed the day after the 1985 Pride Cm~nival. Major supporters of the event felt that the hundreds of hours spent planning, raising funds ,’ and promoting Pride Week could be carried forward as an ongoing project to promote the community all year long. The original goals were : To coordinate and advertise the yearly Tulsa Gay Pride Week Celebration. Meetings have been held with business owners, organizations, and support groups to plan this year’s format. Proglams for the ’ 86 event will be available in early June. To raise funds to finance the yearly Pride Carnival. The majority of financing for past celebrations have been cash donations from individuals and businesses. A fund was established when the committee was formed, and has been added to through several fund raisers and community projects. To establish a Help Fund to provide financial support for aids and other emergency victims. This fund was established this past September. To provide support to community members. The free pride Job Bank officially opens Sunday, June 22nd. The 1987 committee goal is to enlarge the Tulsa Pride Carnival format to become the 1987 Tri- State Pride Dignity ,: Inte~ wffi meet on Sunday, June 8~ at 5:00 pm at 148~ ~u~ C~son. ~o~owing a cdebration of~e Euch~st by a ben EpiscopN p~est ~ere will be a potluck supper and ~ impo~nt business meeting¯ ~ membe~ ~e especi~y u~ed ~ a~end, as ~e organ izations bylaws will be discussed m~d voted upon. Visi~rs ~e Nso encouraged to join in for ~ ~eing of good food ~d fe~owship. Digni~-,’ Inte~ wffi join wi~ o~er gay ~d lesbian o~izations across the coun~ in adopting ~e Nation~ Gay P~de ~eme : " Fo~d Toge~er ". ~ey ’~ have a boo~ at ~is ye~ ’s P~de CamivN ~d wffi be joining p~shonners ofT~nity EpiscopN Church for ~ evening Euch~st on Tuesday, June ~4~ at 6:00 pm. For more info c~ Jim Pe~ at 5~ - 0707. Attempts were made by rx~r. iou: indivuluals to get out of the hole, such as desperate Carnival. I~ng range plans are to desolve the Tulsa Pride Committee in 1988 with the establishment of a staffed Tulsa Pride Center. The Center will hopefully take over the committee projects in addition to pro~dding office and meeting spaces for the community organizations. There are six members of the Tulsa Pride Committee and they are required to "work equally on all aspects of all projects at all times ." They are : Glen Raney, General Chairman; Vickie Robinson, Pride Week Chairman; Terry Jefferson, Financial Chairman; Dorian Pryce, Help Fund Chairman; Carole Brown, Publicity Chairman; and Lynn Holloway, Carnival Grounds Chairman. GAY HELP LINE 587-GAYS hole L.~2 ~-~P,ng. . . kvitati~n . . . ~ r hundreds~f had m’ed e~er)’thing--except helping 2 �The Tulsa Pride Committee will host the play ’Another Year Of Pride," Sunday evening, June 29th at 9:00 .pm as part of the 1986 Gay Pride Week Celebration. The show will be held at the Gaslight Dinner Theatre. Doors open at 8:00 pm. This event, billed as" the show to singe your mind ", features the famous and the infamous, the hilarious and the tragic, the straight and the bent, the glitter and the slime, the fringed and the fungus, and the bright and the dull. You ’tl see the last person you would expect -- and probably the last person you want to see. The show will be directed by Miz Dorian. Stage sets are by The Grand Design, and sound and lighting by Lynn Holloway. A~ services for the evening have been donated and the entire ticket sales will be equally divided between the Tulsa Help Fund and the 1987 Pride Celebration Fund. A limited number of $10.00 reserved seats are available for the show. Tickets may be purchased from members of the Tulsa Pride Committee, at the PlayMor and The Grand Design in Tulsa, or can be ordered from the Pride Committee, 254 West 11th Street, Tulsa 74119. NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE THAT EVENING. The Tulsa Pride Committee has formed a Job Bank to be provided as an additional community service along ~vith the Tulsa Help Fund. The Job bank will take applications for part - time and full- time work from members of our community and will attempt to place applicants with employers. Applications will be available on a full- time basis starting at the Job Bank booth at the 1986 Pride Carnival. While the Job Bank is not officially in operation until June 22rid, 54 members of our community have been placed in part- time and fulltime jobs. There is absolutely no char.ge of any kind for this service. Tulsa Pride Committee membere Dorian Pryce is chairman of the Help Fund, and credits Curtis Taylor with the suggestion for this much needed service. The entire Pride Committee thanks Curtis for his suggestion and especially for heading this service. After June 22nd, call him at 584- 1213 to obtain application information, and to hire help. Comer of 48th & Peoria Excellent Line of Gold Jewelry 20% Off Authorized Seiko Watches Large Selection of Cubic Zirconia, Genuine Colored Stone and Diamond Rings Full Jewelry and Watch Repair No Interest Lay- A- Way @ Visa and Mastercard Welcome � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9666b10bc4c50b96e8895399ca347847.pdf 50fd1fa96fd20bd6c6abe7ee278d5677 PDF Text Text @ore law schoo~ and her ~irriv~d as a Lesbian Feminist Stand- Up Comic. Her mother roascd and so have and !ovin£ vision o£ ds.e joys and @e inconsistancies tli]ary writ be our special P:dde W%ek and ~vening of i~si~hd%i comedy on Thursday, held a’~ 7:00 p ,m., HilaO’ wit] p r[})rm at&O0 p .m. and Sparky s will }pc~ two f}:c¢ hess a£er the show. ThursdaF evenin£ arid ]et Ida<< move you to iau£htcr, and ukimatd}, , a) pride Statistics show that &Icol~o] abuse is a p)’,oblem dmt is somewhat hi~her among the gaF popuhtion than in die stmigh[ community, and it is also a sul~ect tim is not usal]7 discussed a great deal, T’OHI£ wil] bring this topic ’ out of" the closet" at the July 1st meeting wid~ the he}p of Ma~T I:~enda, director of the Women % Treatment Center, and a rapresentzgdve :he " Live ~a~d Le~ Live " ( The G<," ulsa % &tcohotics &nouym, ous Organization. at rite Ceut:r~fl LibraW at %00 p .m. Hope to see you has been scheduled if;in: ,Aft) 19~ £0th at (}amp Licensed cJu ~ml socit£ wo~ike~MaU I h>coln - Bcilke per person is g25,00 wI:dd:~ i ~cludes bu *heals and cabin !odgi~g. >x- more J ~brrnadon concer’ntng the ~-ct~v~at eN1 Iq<x~ ~t 59£ I979 Kern at 583. 9.684, Roy at £51 ,- 0165 ; or wr~e ()(}CR, t’ ~(-}. Box 805, Tulsa,OK 74,159. �In co~!iunction wifl+ Gay P~Jde Wcek~ TOHR wi!l be l~ostin, g another AIDS In~b~nation Niglht wid~ Dr. Jeff Beai. The mes~ing will be field at Zippers on T~+esday, June 24t/h a~ 7:30 p.m., fi~ltowed by H~rL II[ Testing. Dignity- Integrity will t’mve a special meeting to ratif~v its by-lave+ on Sunday ,hfly 13tb, at 5:00 p.m, at 1~+32 Soutt~ Carson. Following the business of the e~ening []+e group will go out ~r a pizza parb~ { And jus{ one week la*cr on Sunday, JLtty g0th, D .I. wiff be going on daeir m+nual float trip down ~linois River. ~1Ne group will be attending church se:~¢ices at an Episcopal panfish in Ta/ieq+~d~, dmn gather a[ a" locN’s" home ~:o go on ~he float tNp. There witt Nso be a barbeqne fbltcmzing the river cruise. For details o+~ dxis da) of’ fl.m in the sun" cNt Jim at 58g 0707. The &me meeting consisted of playing a Homosexuats -~aonymous progo-am tape which was obtained flom a presentation made at a loon church recently rather fl~an fl’~e schedu!ed topic of self- defense. We hope m have a progrmr~ on defending yourseff at a later meeting, but the }-[A rope proved to be interesting, and revenled the fundamentalist ch~qstian basis of tim o~;ganization; instead of fhe usual format tbr A.A. related groups, set the number of members nationwide st approximately ~000, at~d said [hat the group meets at ORU. This orgm~iza~io:u may se,~-e its purpose to a token fhw gays in Tulsa, but it also reimrates just how important Prqject Straight Ta~ is to our community’s being, now more ~mn ever since ~1 .A. represet~tath,es m-e maMng damaging accusations about the " men~ and spiritual sickness " of homgsexuNi~-. Volunteers m’c stitl needed for flais vitM TOHR outreach and anyone interested i~ helping may contact Project Straight Talk coordinalor ,Jim PertT at 584 - 0707. WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GAL~RY Co~erof 48th& Peoria Excellent Line of Gold Jcwelr3i20% Off Aud~orized Seiko Watches Large Selection of Ca~.bic Zirconia, Genuine Colored Stone and Diamond Rings~ Full JewelW and Watd~ Repair N~> Interest Lay : A- Way @ Visa a~_d Maste~vard Welcome � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3d05e6b3277d3f6021d198864404b1c3.pdf 50d81e7032b4e0b21c364b5eb7cf9ad1 PDF Text Text TUL Tulsa will again play host to the sLxth annual Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament over Labor Day Weekend, August 29,30, and 31. Entries to date in both the women’s and men’s divisions assure a highly competitive and exciting tournament, and possibly- the largest in the histoW of the series. At press time, cities sending teams included Oklahoma CiD,, Dallas, Kanasas City, Little Rock, Wichita, and the host teams in Tulsa, with others inquiring now on an almost daily basis. Play will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 30th in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions. Fields wilt be the same as last year, including Forsche Park, 2000 Charles Page, Newblock Park, 2300 Charles Page, and Turkey Mountain at Bales Park, South 61st West Avenue at Union. Women’s and Men’s games will be split this year, with each division playing some games at both locations. The finals on Sundw will be held at Turkey Mountain. Special trophies will be given to the top four teams in both divisions, along with individual trophies for players on both winning teams, and special awards to the Most Valuable Player in each division. The awards will be presented at a special ceremony following the final games on Sunday at, the headquarters Hotel. The Sheraton S~qine East Hotel is the offical headquarters of this year’s event, and many activities are planned at the hotel during the tournament and special promotions in the bars will assure a fun weekend S~XTH ANNUAL LSA, OK for evewone attending. TOHR has received confirm ation that the "Tulsa Flyer" will be carrying complete final tournament and panty information that was not finalized in time for the Reporter’s press date in their August 27th issue, as well as releases in other local gay media that week. TOHR suggests that those interested in the complete scoop check for details in later issues of the Gayly Oldahoman, Tulsa Flyer, This Week In Tulsa, and Tulsa Week. Sponsors for the Southwest Invitational this year, in addition to Tulsa Oklahomans For Human Rights, are the Sooner Softball League and the Tulsa Gay Pride Committee. The Invitational is an officially sanctioned American Softball Association meet. Plan to attend this weekend of tim and games over Labor DW ! For further information, call John at 495 1759, or Vickie at 834- 7504 after 5 pro. A member of the Tulsa Police Depm-tment, who was unable to meet with us earlier this year, will be on hand to lead a session on self-defense for gays at this month’s meeting. The meeting will be held in Aaronson Auditorium, at the Central Library at 7:00 p .m., September 2nd. This months meeting is falling on the day after a holiday, so be sure to check your calendar so you won’t forget to join us. �September 18th and 14th is the weekend planned for the next retreat for gay men and women interested in improving the quality of their lives. The opportunity to discuss topics such as relation ships, self esteem, communication with ourselves m~d significant others and self- image are just a few of the things the retreat offers. The retreat will take place at Camp Redlands near Stillwater from 11:00 am Saturday till 1:00 pm Sunday. The cost will be around $25.00 which includes four meals and lodging in rustic cabins. For those interested in attending this new retreat, please contact Ken at 592 - 1979 or Roy at 251 - 0145 ; orwrite OGPR, P .0. Box 4805, Tulsa, OK 74159. A nominating committee will be formed at the September TOHR meeting for the 1987 board candidates. The committee ~vill consist of four members. According to the 2~OHR by - laws, a person can be on the nominating committee and also run for an office on the board. Anyone interested in participating on the committee should contact Fred at 627 - 4883. Plans were being finalized at press time to move TOHR’s office and hot line center to the 41st and Harvard area. An-angements should be completed and the move should be complete in time for a full report in the next reporter. Donations ~vould be appreciated at this time to help defray the costs of having TOHR’s two business lines reconnected for our telephone hotline, and other expenses incurred in the relocation. Speak up at the meeting this week if you are able to help in any way. The Experience Weekend is a two- day workshop with lectures, exercises, and sharing designed to facilitate self- a~vareness, and to discover how you feel about you. The Weekend covers such topics as : your self- image, your relationships, your standards and judgements, ?,our relationship with humanity m~d how you communicate yourself. The next weekend will be held September 27 - 28 in Dallas, Texas at 743 - 2748. A support group for those in Tulsa who have attended the workshop meets twice a month to continue the sharing process. The nation’s first hospital devoted soley to research and treatment of AIDS became a reality with the signing of an agreement in July betnveen the private company that will run the facility and the University that will staff it. American Medical International, Inc. will open the 150-bed institute for Immunological Disorders September 2 and doctors from the University of Texas system will offer almost limitless opportunities for the advancement of research, diagnosis and treatment of AIDS. Official Publication Of TULSA OKLAHO3~NS FOR IIU~N RIGttTS P.O.Box 52729 @ Tulsa,OK 74152 @ 918-587-GAYS Fred Bassctt ~ President .......................... 627 - 4883 Daphnc McClellan. 1 st Vice PrcMdcm ............ 583- 7063 Vickie Rol)inson, 2nd Vice l)rcM(tcu~ ............. 834 - 7504 John "lqmmcycr, Sccrclm~’. ....................... 745 Tc~’ Jcffc~on, "I’rc~urcr. ........................ ~ - 4355 S. Chuck Franklin. Mcmbcr AI l,m’~c ........................ As the AIDS crisis continues to affect our cornmunity, volunteers ~vill be needed to assist in various capabilities. At a recent TOHR board meeting, the Hospice coordinator and Shanti representatives met to discuss how the two groups could best serve the community as a whole. It was decided that since Shanti has some connections that can assist our community’s AIDS patients better, TOHR Hospice volunteers are encouraged to become Shanti volunteers. The response to this ongoing crisis will have to grow to meet the challenge. This can only be done with a strong, dedicated volunteer staff. Anyone intersted in volunteering for this ne~v community service should please contact John at 749 - 7898. I)oug Ilarlson, Mcmbcr AI Large .................. 743- 2748 Carl, I)oug I tartSOll , MI.L-~:, ,1 .L. BusillcSS Card ......................................... ~ 1~. ~ua~tcr Pa~c .......................................... ~25. IIalf Pagc .............................................. 840. Full Page .............................................. g75. Classified Ads .... 85.( For 20 words and thcn 10¢ per word .) A 10% t3q)csctling chargc will t)c added I() all ads not camera ready. A 10% discounl will 1)c given !))r ads run 3 c~)nscculivc months. For more intbmnaiion a!)otlt adver{islng call Fred ai 627 - 4883 " �Researchers at the University of California San Francisco recently proved in laboratory tests that condoms can stop the AIDS viris. The viris cannot penetrate the condom material of either latex or natural skin condoms unless the condoms are rnpmred. The UCSF condom study was commissioned by the San Francisco AIDS foundation. The AIDS condom study was patterned after a study conducted by Dr, Marcus Conant in 1988 which demonstrated that the heiDes virus could not pass through condoms. Approximately a teaspoon of fluid containing a high concentration of live AIDS viruses was pumped under pressure into each condom. The outside of the condoms were then dipped into a virus - free culture fluid for 80 minutes, and the culture fluid was tested continually over a three week period. No viruses were present in the culture fluid even after this extensive testing period. The condoms, as expected, completely stopped the passage of AIDS viruses. So practice safe sex and rememberyour condoms -- don’t leave home without them ! Adolph Coors, founder of Coors Brewery in Colorado, supports the following organizations. @ Morality in Media: an organizations that supports the quarantining of AIDS victims at the age old leper colony located in Boston Harbor. @ Heritage Foundations : which advocates that lesbians and gay men should be denied the right to social services and job security and should not receive legal services for abortion counseling and divorce. e Moral Majority: whose leader, Jerry Falwell, advocates quarantines for gays with AIDS and has placed full page ads in the Reader’s Digest urging millions of readers to " clean up america" of its gay people. Next time you reach for a Coors beer, remember your money will help Adolph Coors continue to support hois causes with millions of dollars a year. Charges of illegal discrimination against an employer have been filed for the first time by the federal govern ment. The Department of Health and Human Services has accused the Carolina Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in North Carolina of violating a man’s civil rights by dismissing him from his job as a registered nurse and then refusing to consider him for any other job. The law in question, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1978, prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. Charlotte Hospital, a 777 bed non- profit hospita!, receives federal money through Medicare and Medicaid. Unfortunately, the decision is somewhat of a hollow victory in that the man died in February at the age of 27. Perhaps a court ruling supporting the charge of dis crimination will help improve the quality of all our lives. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION TO: Oktahomansfor Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 NAME ADDRESS. CITY ZIP STATE. PHONE. GAY HELP LINE 587-G YS ( ) I am 18 years old or older. ( ) $12.00 membership fee ( ) a contribution of $ ( ) I am interested in serving as an OHR volunteer. Please have someone contact me. �,Jim Perry, TOHR project Straight Talk coordinator is scheduled to meet wit2a Jeff Le~q, executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force in Washington, D .C. later this month. NGLTF is one of the primmDr national gay and lesbian organizations and spends countless hours lobbying Congress and repres enting our concerns to our nations lawmakers. Jim hopes to bring back a great deal of information about the national movement, he also hopes to take several new memberships with him to Washington. He ’11 have information at the September meeting so bring your checkbook and help suppor~ one of your national organizations. "Stamp Out AIDS" stamps, a campaign to raise money to fight against AIDS are now available in Tulsa ! John Nines, broadway producer of Torch Song Trilogy and the acclaimed AIDS drama As Is, created the idea to print and sell stamps, similar to Easter and Christmas seals, to offer an affordable way for everyone to help in the fight against AIDS. The colorful red, white, blue and gold stamps, designed by artist Mart?, Luko, sell for 81.00 for a set of six. Furore issues will be designed by such well- known artists as David Hockney and Jedd Garret~. Those wishing to purchase stamps should contact either Doug ( 743 - 2748 ) or Carl ( 587 - 9250 ). All donations will go to SHANTI. 583 - 9442 ious indi~*Mnal~ to ge~ out of AIDS is primarily transmitted among gays through intimate sexual contact. Sex can still be enjoyed, but in order to reduce your risk of contracting this deadly disease . . . H ractice monogamy if at all possible. A void anal intercourse. U se condoms in all forms of sexual intercourse . N elect sex partners carefully. 1~ liminate swallowing cum . ¯.. t~dimtion and t¢~uation n’ar~..u~M they had reed e~rything--except helping Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John they ba, l~ed each other ou~ Free estimates In Business For 10 Years �Dignity / IntegriV/of Tulsa has a special September meeting planned. Members and friends will continue a three year tradition by attending the Tulsa Philharmonic’s Annual Symphony at Sunset. Scheduled for Sunday, September 14th, at the Southern Hills Polo Fields ( east of 61st and Lewis ), the evening begins with a picnic on the grounds, followed by presentations by the Junior Philharmonic and the Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra. Watch the local media for advance tict+et information. Dignity/Integrity will meet at 1482 South Carson and carpool to Southern Hills. For more information about meeting time and / or other Dignity Integrity activities, call Jim at 584 - 0707. The International Committee for the Taxonomy of Viruses announced its selection of a new name for the retrovirus believed to cause AIDS. The committee chose Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, to suppliment the terms recently in use -- namely HTLV - III, LAV, and / or ARV. Virologists who selected the new name said they hoped it would ease the current French American controversy over who First discovered and named the virus. While HIV may not be the sole cause of AIDS, it clearly plays a major role inthe development of the immune disorder. We Rent And Sell Videos OON TO EN Come Visit Our Three Locations 838- 1406 592- 0767 838- 1733 716 N. Sheridan 1 N, Lewis 7216 E, Pine Mon.- Sat. Open Mon.- Sat. 10:00 am to Midnight 24 9:00 am to Midnight Sunday ttours " M?~- BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE ", Stephen Frear’s lovely laid back nan’ative of a young PaMstani entrepreneur’s affair with a British punker, will be shown at the Williams Center Forum Cinema on Sunday, September 7th at 8:00 p .m. This film hasbeen a box office leader in specialized films considered gay themed, the Advocate described ’ Laundrette ’ as "the quiet but dear weaving of homosexuality into a complex, continuous stoW... one of the most mature films to deal with the subject since TAXI ZUM KLO. This film is a must for fans of foreign films and friends of gay theatre. Noon to 8:00 p .m. when you need someone to talk to... Self Help Community Resource Information IndMdual and Group Dialogue Family Support Video Booth With Variety Of Channels To Choose From .Iohn Oa~iag, P .A. Director Do YouraeH. . . WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GALLERY 3512 S PEORIA 918 / 749 - 7898 �Ext.remist and political cult figure Lyndon LaRouche has placed a measure on the California ballot which may result in the quarantine of people with aids. The LaRouche inititive might well bar anyone ~vith AIDS, ARC or anyone who tests positive for the HTLV II antibo@, or even anyone who lives with persons in these groups from teaching, going to school, or working in the medical, food service or other public- contact areas. The Initiative will appear on the November ballot in California as the result of LaRouche’s organization PANIC (Prevent AIDS Now ). PANIC gathered the qualifying number of signatures from every county in the state in only three short months. California and national gay and lesbian leaders believe that this measure will be defeated only with a well- structured, broad- based campaign. AIDS remains a complicated medical issue that panics the straight community. To defeat the inititive we must educate the general public on the nature of the disease and convince them that passage of the inititive can actually spread AIDS too because it will drive the disease underground, resuking in less and less testing. The LaRouche inititive is not California’s issue alone. Passage in the nation’s most progressive state might well be an example for other states to follow suit. The initative is a national issue. Those involved in the campaign estimate that it will require 88.2 million to defeat the inititive. California gay leaders will not be able to ra.ise this sum alone and are organizing a national fund. If you would like to support the campaign against the proposal please send a check to NO LaROUCHE and mail to: NO ON LaROUCHE 7985 Santa NIonica Blvd. Suite 109-174 Box N Los Angeles, California 90046 Another AIDS information night with Dr. Jeff Beal will be held at Spark:cs on September 16th at 7:30 pm. Dr. Beal’s AIDS update will be followed by CONFIDENTIAL testing for AIDS and AIDS related antibodies. And while we are on the subject, PLEASE PLAY SAFE ! According to a recent newsreport, there are 69 confirmed cases of AIDS in Oldahoma, 59 of which are described as gay or bisexual men, and the majority of whom live in the Tulsa area. 2532 East llthStreet @ Tulsa,Ok 74104 @ 583-5172 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e5e19f1436f52c77cf7005af43fd8545.pdf 5ac2798c9efc0ce898873a669558aba8 PDF Text Text Volume 6, Number 9 @ ll~mb~sl~edBy~@lk~a~omamslPo~’lN~an~ @ October 1986 phone numbers : 747 - 5540 is the new Office number and 743 - GAYS is the hotline number. ~g/~Wl~]~ : We were also very fortunate to have been given a computer system recently. So, we are in need of a small table or computer desk and chair to set the system up in its new home. Kanyone would like to donate one of these items or has any connections in acquiring them please call us at the TOHR Office at 747- 5540 or 743 - 2748. Thanks ! The executive committee of TOHR would like to thank Richard P. and Ted A. for helping move the TOHR office. And speaking of the big move, the TOHRboard would like to let everyone know that we are moved and corn fortably settled into our new office space at 41st and Harvard. We have more space and none of the problems or inconveniences we had to experience at the old location. Along with the new qum~ers came new tele - Tulsa OHR will begin country two - step dance classes on Monday, October 6th ! The classes will be taught at Spark3~ ’s 3340 South Peoria and will be held for four consecutive Mondays, ending October 27th. A TOHR member who "is a professional dance instructor has volunteered his time to teach the class, which will cost $10.00 per person and will be considered a donation to TOHR. To ensure that we have plenty of room, enroll ment will be limited to the first 16 persons to register and pay their fee on the first night. Sparkys has most generously agreed to open an hour early on these Monday nights at 6:00 so that we will have the dance floor all to ourselves ! So, put your cowboy boots and jeans on and join us for what promises to be a fun activity. Our instructor will try to work in some country swing dancing too for those interested in that and may be willing to offer future classes based on the response to this first one. Most of us don’t like to talk about it but we all need it ! The October meeting will focus on insurance. The speaker will be Carol Reed C .L .U., who will discuss and answer questions concerning the insurance industy, My~s vs. Facts about purchasing life, health, and disability insurance as a gay person with require ments getting tougher. The meeting will be held in the Aaronson Auditorium, at the Central Library at 7:00 p .m. on October 7th. Join Us ! TOHR is having another skating party. The next gay skate will be on Monday, November 10th from 8 to 10 a .m. at Skateland at 1 lth and Sheridan. The costwillbe 82.25 per person. So, mark you calendars now and plan on joining us for a few laps around the rink. Be sure to register now so you can vote in November. Be informed of decisions made by our elected officials that may affect al! of us. Get involved -- let your voice be heard -- VOTE ! �~am open forum on AIDS will be held to : @ Provide complete update regarding AIDS information in 1986 to date. ® Research and information to date. @ AIDS related conditions and what to look for. ® Residents of the Tulsa community giving personal experiences of AIDS. This is a crisis situation for the AIDS affected members of our community. We need your help and support. Be informed-- come to the meeting on Saturday, November 8th at 7:00 p .m. at the OU Medical School Auditorium at 28th and Sheridan. Researchers do not know why some people develop AIDS xvhile others who harbor the HTLV III virus do not. An intestinal infection caused by a parasitic mnoeba " Entamoeba Listol.~tica" may provide a clue. It’s parasitic cysts are found in human feces. Infection with these parasites is common in areas of the world ~vhere sanitation is poor and among gay males who practice anal intercourse. According to a study at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, 20 to 80 percent of gay men examined for sexually transmitted diseases are infected with the amoeda. The lab tests of the amoeba have been shown to stimulate disease- fighting T-Cells, the same cells the AIDS virus infects and the cells where the AIDS virus often lies dormant. Rita Moreno, actress and singer, will accept the Business and Professional Association fo Los Angeles ’ ( BAPA ) 1986 Humanitarian Award to be presented October 25. Moreno, a native of Puerto Rico, who moved to New York when she was 5 years old, is being honored for her personal and longtime commitment to human rights and for her active participation in issues of interest to the gay and lesbian community. Among her many involvements, Moreno performed at the 1984" A Gay Night At The Bowl" held at the Hollywood Bowl, and has spoken on numerous talk shows about Gay / Lesbian issues. Moreno performed in Tulsa earlier this spring singing a lovely repertoire of songs including jazz, broadway, torch and popular numbers. After her performance, Moreno donated 3 autographed photos to assist TOHR in its fnndraising activities. 8,500 gay and straight athletes from 87 states and 17 nations participated in the week- long games held in August in San Franciso. Sponsored by San Francisco Arts and Athletics, over 25,000 people attended the ceremonies and events of the Games. Competition took place in 17 individual and team sports. Nearly half of the athletes competing ~vere women and foreign participants accounted for 20 percent of the total entries. In addition to the athletic events, Gay Games II featured a 17- day international festival of gay and lesbian arts, music, dance, film, opera, poetry, and literature exhibits. According to Dr. Waddell, ma organizer of the Games and a former Olympic participant, the Gay Games II triumphed as an exclamation of gay pride and congruity. Organizers hope the Games will have the effect of returning optimism and confidence to the community and will inspire similar events throughout the country. Official Publication Of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O.Box 52729 ~ Tulsa, OK 74152 ~ 918-587-GAYS Fred Bassett, President .......................... 627 - 4883 Daplme McClellan, 1st Vice President ............ 583 - 7063 Vickie Robinson ~ 2nd Vice President ............. 834 - 7504 John Thome.~er, SecretmT. ....................... 745 - 0642 Terry Jefferson ~ Tresurer ......................... 252 - 4355 S. Chuck Franklin, Member At Large .............. Doug Hartson, Member At I,au’ge .................. 743 - 27~_8 Cart, Doug, Max and J .L. Business Card ......................................... $15. Qnarler Page .......................................... $25. IIalf Page .............................................. $40. Full Page .............................................. $75. Classified Ads .... 85.( For 20 words and then 10¢ per word .) A 10% typesetting charge will be added to ~fll ads not camera ready. A 10% discount wilt be given for ads run 3 consecutive months. For more information about advertising call Fred at 627 - 4888 Membership in "FOHR is $12 per year. Contributions above the membership fee are tax deductible. Tulsa OMahomans for tluman Rights is a non - profit, "tax exempt c0q~oration which provides services to gay men and lesbians in Northeastern Oklahoma. �There will be a presentation of TOHR’s Project Straight Talk at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah on October 23,1986. The program has been given at tlve other college campuses and to area churches and civic organizations. The purpose of Straight Talk is to dispell the common m?~hs about homosexuality in a " straight forward" and factual manner. TOHR is already in the holiday spirit! Plans have been made and confirmed (yes, you " Holiday Party Givers " ) for the annual Christmas Banquet. Mark your calendars for Monday, December 15th and plan on joining in on the merriment !You must be a paid member in order to attend. See you there ! And while you have your calendars out, remember that it’s the giving time of the year. TOHR’s Christmas Project is underway collecting toys ,canned goods and money for our community’s needy. With Tulsa’s economic situation this year your donations will be truely needed and appreciated! Those interested in helping in any way should contact Vickie at 834 - 7504 Thanks. Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa will meet on Sunday, October 12th at 5:00 p.m. at 1432 South Carson. Following a celebration of the Eucharist by a local Episcopal priest, the group will share a potluck supper. After dinner, John Gartling with Tulsa’s Shanti program will tell about this new community project designed to deal with the multifaceted AIDS crisis. Everyone is welcome. For more imformation, call Jim at 584- 0707. It’s officiO, the ne~v nominating commi~ee was elected at ~e S~tember general meeting. Congratulations to Penny, Shah, Renny and C~ole. Kanyone is interested in se~ng on the 1987 TOHR executive bo~d or you have someone you would l~e to recommend to ~e committee, please ca~ ~e TOHR office at our new number. 747 - 5540. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION TO: Okahoma’s Department of Corrections has developed a policy of educational programs forboth staffand inmates to deal with AIDS in a prison environment. This marks a change in direction for the agency, which earlier had a policy of segregation for inmates who tested positive for the HTLV III virus. At one time five inmates had been segregated based on positive test results ; today the inmates are intergrated in the system and treated as general population inmates. Inmates who test positive will be counseled as to what the test results mean and the expected responsible behaviors. Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP. PHONE GRY HELP LINE 587-GRYS ( ) I am 18 years old or older. ( ) $12.00 membership fee ( ) a contribution of $. ( ) I am interested in serving as an OHR volunteer. Please have someone contact me. �Please accept this means of telling all of you who worked on the tournament that we really appreciate your helf~ ,n making the Labor Day tournament a big John 2Nomeyer, ( A .K .A. Heidi Ho ) was the first participant in the PlayMor’s Celebrity Bartender Contest which began on Sunday, Sept. 7th. The contest lasts for 13 ~veeks and the " celebrity bartender" who sells t!,e largest volume of drinks in his / her 11 hour shift wins a choice of 8500.00 in cash or a trip to Las Vegas. John announced at the September TOHR meeting that ffhe wins he will claim the $500.00 in cash and donate half of it to TOHR and the other half to Shanti. SUCCESS. If I forget anyone, I apologize. Here goes: To Carole for her artwork and T- shirt design ; Advo care, Tulsa Flyer and Gayly Oklahoman for the good publicity and to Jack and Stewart of Tulsa Week for not only publicizing the event but taking pictures at the awards ceremony. TOHA underwrote the exp enses and I thank them. Thanks to Bey. Alice of MCC and Dennis for their greetings at the awards cere mony; to the official scorekeepers supervised by Lyndal with Phil, Nabon and Chuck assisting ’; to Curtis, Glen’s right hand man, for hauling T - shirts and trophies ( and no telling what else ! ) ; And the weekend wouldn’t have been as much fun if the bar owners hadn’t made an extra effort to make the out of town teams feel at home. My special thanks to Rick at Renegades and Wanda at TNT for sponsoring teams (both of them won trophies, too ! ) And Miz Dorian and Billy and Tom and Mary all reported good crowds. And we owe a special thanks to Nelda Beyes of the Tulsa Parks Department for setting up the fields and umpires and working with us very closely. The City of Tulsa deserves a big thanks. Last, but certainly not least, I have to thank Dal Kelso, Tournament co- director, for all his expertise in softball matters. Dale represented the Sooner Softball League. Glen Aaney of the Grand Design, handled all the bar specials, the promotions and publicizing the events in the weeklies. And to John DeFord for the tons of correspondence and record keeping the tournament entailed. Plans are already underway to make next years tournament even bigger and better. See you there ! And thanks again. Vickie Robinson Terry. Smith, former Washigton Redskins tight end, announced he has AIDS. As the first professional athlete to acknowledge having AIDS, Smith made his disclosure with hopes that it will help people understand the disease and that something positive will come out of his announcement. The gay community’s first gay owned and operated savings and loan closed its doors for the final time. Atlas Savings and Loan in San Francisco officially went into receivership with the Federal Savings and Loan Insur ance Corporation ( FSLIC ) in July. Reporting a neg ative net worth of 82.2 Million, the financial institution was forced to sign papers leading the way for a take over by the Ne~v York based Empire of America Federal Savings Bank. Through this ~vill secure investor’s funds, only time will tell if Empire will be supportive of the gay and lesbian community in San Francisco. Do Yours if. . . WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GALLERY 35~2 S PEORIA �Fundamentally, AIDS is an immune deficiency disease in which a virus invades and ultimately destroys helper t - ceils, the white blood ceils that turn on the bo@ ’s defenses againstviruses, parasites, fungi, protozoa and certain cancers. In the absence of a strong population of these defensive blood ceils, a host of opportunistic diseases move in. The two most serious of these diseases are a skin cancer called Kaposis Sarcoma and a hard- to- treat type of pneumonia caused by the parasite Pneumocytis Carinii. These two diseases have caused nearly all of the AIDS related deaths. ~n t~ s~ tk~ do~" : The symptoms listed here can be associated with conditions totally unrelated to AIDS. But if any of them develop and cannot be easily explained or otherwise accounted for, they should be brought to the attention of a physician knowledgable about AIDS : @ Persistant or fluctuating swollen glands ( over three months ) L?~ph nodes in the neck, armpits, groin or elsewhere may become enlarged, hardened, painful or otherwise prominent. @ Persistant fevers or night sweats. @ A heavy, persistant, often dry cough , with or without shortness of breath, that is not caused by smoking and has lasted too long to be a cold. The cough may be a symptom of tuberculosis or pneumonia. @ Weight loss, with or without loss of appetite, of more than 10 pounds in less than two months that was not due to dieting, increased activity or emotional depression. @ Easy bruiseability or unexplained bleeding from any Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John Free estimates In Business For 10 Years bo@ opening or from new growths on the skin or mucus membranes. @ Profound fatigue, with or without lightheadedness, that persists and can’t be accounted for by extreme physical exertion, an emotional disorder or drug abuse. ® Persistant, usually watery, diarrhea. @ Persistant loss of memory, changes in balance or gait, periodic blurring or loss ofvision or hearing, mood changes or any other persistant or frequently recurring neurological or psychiatric symptoms that can’t other wise be accounted for. The AIDS virus can invade brain cells. @ Shingles, a painful infection by the herpes zoster virus that produces blisterlike clusters, surrounded by red, swollen and eventually itchy skin, often around the waist or face. @ New or slowly enlarging purplish or discolored nodules, plaques, bumps, rashes or other new growths on or beneath the skin or on the mucus membranes ( for example, in the mouth, nose, anus or inside the eyelids ). These changes may be a sign of Kaposis Sarcoma. The diagnosis of AIDS is based on the presence of an opportunistic infection that would not occur in a person with a healthy immune system ; infection by the AIDS virus and laboratory tests indicating that t - cell defenses are not functioning. The diagnosis of AIDS- related complex (ARC) a less severe form of AIDS that may eventually develop into full - blown AIDS, is based on the appearance oftwo or more of the listed symptoms and two or more laboratory tests indicating the presence of an immune deficiency. So far, studies indicate that between 10 and ~0 percent of people with ARC progress to AIDS. As of September 1st, there have been cases of AIDS reported in the U .S. with 13,44~ deaths ( 55% ). Oldahoma has had 71 reported cases and 37 deaths ( 5~% ( of the 71 cases reported he~ in the state 68 are male and 3 are female. The mean age here is 35 and the time between diagnosis of the disease and death has been only ~.8 months ! AIDS is primarily transmitted among gays through intimate sexual contact. Sex can still be enjoyed, but in order to reduce your risk of contracting this deadly disease . . . P ractice monogamy if at all possible. ~k void anal intercourse. ll! se condoms in all forms of sexual intercourse . N elect sex partners carefully. ~ liminate swallowing cum . �Students for Homosexual Awareness (the student group at O .S .U. ) is now meeting every other ~veek. For time and place of meeting interested students should check the Student Union information board or the campus paper. Arap group is also meeting each Monday at noon in the Student Union basement. It looks like an exciting year at O .S .U. If you are a student or simply live in the Stillwater area you are encouraged to take part in this group. Gayly Oklahoman publishers and editors Ron Shaffer and Don Hawkins were recently chosen co - directors of the South Central Region of the National Gay and Lesbian Press Association. The region consists of Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana and Arkansas. Plans are now actively underway to hold a regional GLPA Conference in Oklahoma City the early part of next year. A cassette tape of a presentation by Homosexuals Anonymous is now available to check out or for purchase. The program was given at an Episcopal church in Tulsa and provides a valuable insight into the type of antigay fundamentalist myth and misinformation that their organization perpetuates. On side two of the cassette is a subsequent presentation of TOHR’s Straight Talk program at the same church by Jim Perry. The tape is available at TOHR meetings orby contacting Jim at 584- 0707. The Herland Resources (OKC) semi-annual women’s retreat will be held the weekend of October 24 - 26 at Sequoyah State Park on Ft. Gibson Reservoir near Tahlequah. The retreat will again feature interest ing workshops and a saturday night concert. The outing is again situated in a" group camp "( girl scout style ) with kitchen facilities. For those who do not wish to semi - rough it in the group camp, Western Hills Lodge is close by. Several TOHR members reported that the spring retreat was very enjoyable, and they would like to see more Tulsa women there this time ! You may check in anytime after 4:00 p .m. on Friday. The park is located just east ofWagoner ( 50 miles east of Tulsa ) on SH - 51. You will receive a map on how to get o the group camp when you register by sending your name, address, and phone number, plus $15.00 for each women attending BY OCTOBER 15th to Herland Sister Resources, c / o Kris Marek, 1137 N .W. 31, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. On site registration will be $20.00. @ Extraordinary Costume And Party Accents The Grand Design ~ 254 West llth Street "~" 584 - 1081 583- 9442 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f732a73734e86a97e4fb04aa5b12a02e.pdf f77fab88bdc096652dfecf425aed32bd PDF Text Text It also comes in handy on a hayride. And that’s just what TOHR is having on Saturday, November 15th starting at 7 p.m. The cost is 84.00 per pe.rson and includes the hayride and food. TOHR will provide the food, but you will need to bring your own drinks. We’ll be meeting at the southern end of the Skaggs/Alpha Beta parking lot at 51st and Memorial at 7 p.m. We~l cm~ool and!or caravan to the farm from there at 7:30 p.m. You can bring your four bucks to the Nov. 4th meeting or pay by marl and send it to the TOHR office, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, 0K74152. Mark it for the hayride. For more information and/or to make your reservations, contact John T. at 745- 0642. In case you get that wonderful answering machine of his,just leave a message. The gay and lesbian community in this country has a rich historical heritage that pro rides vita! parallels between our struggles for human rights with those of our nation’s founders in their struggles for independence. The November regular monthly meeting wrll feature a videotape presentation that explores those parallels and takes a positive look at the past, present and future of the gay and lesbian community in America. The videotape provides a new perspective on gay and lesbian pride, so plan now to attend and bring a friend. The meeting will be held in Aaronson Auditorium at the Central Library Downtown at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 4th. See you t_here ! Below is a list of candidates recommended by the Oldahoma Gay Political Caucus chairman. The executive board of TOHR nor the staffofthe TOHR Reporter in no way endorses or recom mends these or any other candidates. We do strongly urge, however, that you do get out and VOTE !! Let your voice be heard I N~a~ : Jim Jones UoN. ~o~a¢ off NCp~-~a¢n~v~a : 1st District - Gary Allison 2nd District - Mike Synar 5th District - Donna Clayton 6th District - Glenn English ~ow~’~o~" : Henry Bellmon K~, ~o~r~’~ao~" : Robert Kerr ~ktt~!r ~~M : Robert Henry @~o~a ~ off ~al ~pp~ : Judge Ed Parks For further information on local candidates and races or to be put on the OGPC marling list call Kevin at 584 - 4093. The 1986 Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament raised $431.00 dollars during the Labor Day Weekend playoff. The monies will be keynoted for next year’s tournament. �It’s not a roller derby, but the TOHR stcating party will be a fun and exciting time. It will be held N[onday, November 10th, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Skateland at !lth and Sheridan. The cost is g£.£5 per person. Plan on joining us and let file good times roll ! There is an extra special meeting planned for November 9th, and file community is invited to share in the experience. Fol!owing a 5:00 p.m. celebration of the eucharist by a local Episcopal priest, Dignity/Integrity wil! present the Acad emy Award winning movie "The Times of Harvey Milk ." The movie wil! begin at 6:00 p.m., and evewone is asked to bring their favorite "mox4etime snack" to share with the group. Meetings are held at 14-82 S. Carson. Plan now to a~end and bring a friend. For information call Jim at 584- 0707. The gay and lesbimn community scored its first victorious vote on Capitol Hill when the House of Representatives rejected Congressman Dannemyer’s (R- CA) attempt to overturn a Washington, D.C. AIDS insurance bill. The " amendment would have prohibited the District’s government from spending money to enforce the city’s recently enacted AIDS insurance bi!l. The innovative and unique _kIDS bill bars insurance companies from refusing to provide Coverage to persons who test positive for the AIDS antibody. And not at file local bars. "A Cruise to Remember" is file name of file ultimate travd experience for men. With few exceptions, the "dream vacations" offered by the Wavd industry have not been available exclusively for men... until now. There are two cruises scheduled next year on file SS Bermuda Star. The firstwil! be Feb. 14- 21, 1987 wifilports of call at New Orleans, Key West and Grand Cay man. March 21 - 28, 1987 with stops at New Orleans, Key West, and Cozumd will be the second "Love Boat ." For more information con tact Fantastic Voyage Travel Agency in Dallas at 800- 527- 5818. that the TOHR’s Cha-istrnas Project is already gathering food, toys and money for the needy. Those wishing to pa~icipate in any way in this gratifying endeavor should contact Vicki at 834- 7504. The two scientists principally responsible for discoveryofHTLV - III/LAV are among winners of file 1986 Albert Lasker awards for medical research and public service. Robert Gallo of the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD and Luc Montagnier of the Pasteur Institute in Paris shared the Lasker Clinical Medical Research Award with Myron Essex of the Harvard School of Public Health. The three men were cited for their individual contributions toward understanding file causes of AIDS and workings ofthe class of viruses presumed to be associated with AIDS. ’ Official Publication Of TULSA ()KLAtIOM.%NS FOR tIUMAN RIGIITS P,O.Box 527~9 @ Tulsa,OK 7g15~ @ 918-587-GAYS Fred Bassett, Prcsidcm .......................... 627 - 4883 Daphne McClellan. l sl Vice Ih-csidcm ............ 883- 7063 Viekie Robinsou, 2nd Vice Prcsidcm ............. 834 John Thomeyer, Sccrclmx. ....................... 795 Te~" ,leffe~on, T~vsmw-. ........................ 282 - 4388 S. Chuck Frauklin, Member At Ixtrgc ....................... I)oug llarlson. Member At Large .................. 793 - 2748 Carl, I)oug thmson, 5Imx, ,I.L. Business Card ......................................... 815. Quarter Page .......................................... 825. Half Pagc .............................................. 840. Full Page .............................................. 875. Classified Ads .... 85.( For 20 words and then 10¢ per word.) A 10% t)~)csctting charge will be added to all ads not camera ready. A 10% discoum will be given fin" uds run 3 COllSCCt~tivc mollths. For more i~fformalion abouI advcrlisin~ ~11 Fred al 697 - 4883 �]Enjoy a one - day "get- away ." iv~eet women and men 18 years of age and older from various parts of the country and appreciate the relaxed gay atmosphere. This retreat concept for our area was started by members and leaders of various gay organizations in Oklahoma. The retreat is sponsored and organized by past retreat participants and is totally independent of any established organi zations. All "Oklahoma Gay Community Retreats" are non - profit and are made available at cost. The intent of this activity is to provide a means to improve the quality of life for gay men and women. Participation involves such concerns to: Oklahoma Gay Community Retreats. For more information write Insight, OGCR, P.O. Box 701601, Tulsa, OK 74170. Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Mail to: INSIGHT Retreat P.O. Box 701601 Tulsa, OK 74170 as image awareness, personal emotional growth, relationships, group interaction, body and mind relaxation. A trusting, caring approach is Reg!stration Fee Mailed ~. If registering more than one person, please include complete information on each person. realized in all activities through group discus sions, quiet times alone, as well as recreation. The retreat takes place at Camp Redlmnds on Lake McMurtry near Stillwater, OK, midway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. It will begin promptly at II AM, Saturday, November 22, and continue until I PM Sunday, November 23. Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do The cost of the retreat is }{30 per person if received by November 8. After the 8th the cost will rise to ~{35. Final deadline for registration is November 15. The cost covers facilities, lodging, and meals. Participation is limited, so please send your applications in promptly. Make checks payable Call John Free estimates In Business For 10 Years �Jim Perry, while on vacation in Washington, D.C., took time to visit with Jeff Lmri, Execu rive Director of the National Gay and I~sbian Task Force. Among the many issues they dis cussed was ~NGLTF’s new Privacy Project, created in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Bowers v. Hardwick upholding the Georgia sodomy laws. Jeff Levi said that to gether witt~ local organizations, the NGLTF’s Privacy Project is going into legislatures to repeal sodomy statutes in the remaining"u~ffree" states. Atthe same time t~eyw~llworKwitn omer gay and lesbian legal organizations seeking to overturn sodomy statutes in state cour~us. In addition to the Privacy Project, NGLTFwas pre paring for a Congressional Hearing on anti - gay violence. The results of those hearings may be available in December. While on Capito! Hill, Jim also visited with Congressman Jim Jones and his aide in charge of human rights concerns. Jim Perry said "We discussed the AIDS crisis in Oklahoma and the hearing on anti- gay/lesbian violence and I believe thatthe congressman was sensitive to our concerns.., our representative form of govern ment only works when we participate individu ally and organizationally on local, state, and national levels to develop and maintain that kind of dialogue ." Both Congressman Jones and Jeff Levi were wi!ling to visit with the gay and lesbian community in Oklahoma in the near furore. Gay cable television is coming to many homes across the nation. In cities such as San Fran cisco and Cincinnati where public access bylaws have been written into cable contracts, viewers now have gay- oriented programs to regularly select from. In Boston a new lesbian soap opera is scheduled to air next spring. Entitled "Two in Twenty," the series has been two years in the making and marks the first full fledged lesbian or gay serial to appear in this growing market. Corner of 48th & Peoria Excellent Line of Gold Jewelry 20% Off Authorized Seiko Watches Large Selection of Cubic Zirconia, Genuine Colored Stone and Diamond Rings Full Jewelry and Watch Repair No Interest Lay- A- Way ® Visa and Mastercard Welcome � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/4361f77e1b5bde9970f13199384bbe39.pdf 8ebc00882b97a8d4d61f08226e7ba954 PDF Text Text Volume 6, Number 11 . l~bllshed By~N~lsa Ohl~hom~s For Human lllght~ ¯ 1)ccember 198(3 Tis The Season : HO- HO- HO ! It’s time to dust offthe recipe of your favorite" dish " to bring to the annnal TOtIR Christmas Banquet. The banquet is for members only, but its not too late to join ! You can do so at the December 1st monthly meeting. The Christmas Banquet will be held on Monday, December -15th, at All Souls Unitarian Church. The evenings festivities will begin at 6:00 p .m. with a " social hour" followed by dinner and a program. Plan now to join us as we wrap up another year of gay pride and get into the holiday spirit ! The Christmas Project : Don’t Forget To Donate Remember tllat it’s the giving time of the year. TOHR’s Christmas Project is busy collecting canned goods, toys and money to help those less fortunate in our community have a brighter, happier holiday season. The Help Fund is also participating in this worthwhile endeavor. Those interested in taking part may bring their donations to the December 1st meeting, the TOHR Christmas Banquet or by contacting Vickie at 834- 7504. Date Change: Meeting Will Be Monday, Dec. 1 The monthly TOHR meeting will be on Monday, December 1st. Please note the day change. It will still be held in the Aaronson Auditorium at the Central Library Downtown at 7:00 p .m. The meeting will feature a gay pride film entitled " Greetings from Washington D .C." and NO, it will not feature Ronald Reagan in drag. So mark your calendars a day earlier, Mon., Dec. 1st, and bring a friend. And even though the elections have come and gone on the national level, TOHR will be conducting ours at the December meeting. Voting will take place to elect the new 1987 TOHR executive board. See you thero! AIDS Residence House Fundraiser Planned " One of the deep secrets of life is all that is really worth doing is what we do for others" Lewis Carrol Help those who need it’most by attending a champagne reception on DeceNber 1st at Harweldon, 2210 South Main. Your donation of $20.00 will be used to assist Shanti, a non - profit service organization for persons with HIV antibody, ARC or AIDS, purchase a residence for AIDS interim care patients. The reception will begin at 5:00 p .m. and last until 8:00 p .m. Your donation is tmx deductable .~Why not stop by on your way to the TOHR Meeting that same evening ? Let your community know that you’ve discovered one of life’s deepest secrets and attend the reception. If you can’t attend, please send your check, made out to the Tulsa AIDS Task Force Fund, Inc., to: T.A.T.F., P .O. Box 4330, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74159. The TOHR Reporter Staff Would Like To Wish Each Of You A Very Merry Christmas And A Safe, Prosperous New Year ! ! ! �MEET THE CANDIDATES IT’S ELECTION TIME ! The following list of officers for the 1986-87 Executive Board were submitted to the general membership at the November meeting and will be voted upon at the December meeting. Here are a few facts about the candidates for your consideration : PRESIDENT : JIM PERRY Jim Perry has served the Tulsa gay and lesbian corn munity in several capacities over the past several years, most recently as President of Tulsa’s local chapters of Dignity. and Integrity.. After his 1985 term of office as TOttR’s 1st Vice President, Jim remained active in TOHR and has been most visible in his role as coordin ator ofTOHR’s Project Straight Talk. He has taken this program to Tulsa Junior College, OSU, Wichita State, NSU and area churches as well as a local cable television talk show to help strengthen TOHR’s educational out reach to the community. Over the past few years Jim has worked on several TOHR projects and has also been involved with the ’ Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus, the Oklahoma Gay Community Retreat, and the Tulsa Walk for Mankind. He successfully enlisted the help of actress Rita Moreno to raise money for AIDS education and hospice work in Tulsa and recently co- produced a video- tape pres entation on the subject of gay and lesbian liberty. Jim is one of the top floral designers in the state and is currently a free - lance designer and business con sultant. As TOHR President, Jim hopes to continue his Work towards raising community awareness to gay and lesbian issues and to strengthen working relationships within the gay and lesbian community.. As TOHR First Vice -President, Ken looks forward to serving as program chairman, and to lending his talents to new and existing TOHR and Community functions that will provide both educational and social opportunities for the Gay and Lesbian community - - as well as their Non - Gay Friends. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT DOUG HARTSON Doug has been an active member of TOHR and the gay community for the past three years. He has been involved and very active with the Gay Helpline and Experience Weekend, as well as other TOHR projects. Doug is a divisional manager and assistant buyer at Renberg’s and has been in retail management and fashion merchandising with Renberg’s at Sou!broads Mall for over six years. He is currently serving on this year’s executive board as Member At Large and is editor of the monthly newsletter, "The TOHR Reporter" Doug hopes to continue informing the community in the coming year as Second Vice - President and looks forward to another year of Gay Pride and Progress. TREASURER ROY SEARS ~ Roy has been an active and important member of the Official Publication Of TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR tIUMAN RIGHTS FIRST VICE PRESIDENT P.O.Box 52729 . Tulsa,OK 74152 . 918-587-GAYS " KEN JOHNSTON OFFICERS : Ken has been seen at many TOHR and Community events with his video camera in tow -- taping meetings and functions to provide a record and resource of TOHR activities. Ken was honored by being selected as 1985 TOHR Volunteer of the Year. His community, involve ments also include the initial chairmanship of Oklahoma Gay Community Retreats, the writing for the Gayly Oklahoman of a monthly, positive-insight column called" Looking Up ", and many other" behind the scenes " contributions of his time and talents. Ken has been a self- employed, professional ’artist, author and instructor for ahnost ten years. He has written three watercolor instruction books, markets 60 different, self- produced watercolor instruction video tapes, amt has become more locally known as an artist through his release of a limited- edition print of the Tnlsa skyline, and by having been the commissioned artist tbr the 1986 Oktoberfcst poster. Fred Bassclt, P,’csident ........................... 627 - 4883 Daphne Mc(!lcllan, l sl Vice Prc~idc~t ............ 583- 7063 Vickie Robinson, 2nd \rice I’rcsidcnt ............. 834 - 7504 John Thomeycr, ~c,crclarx’, .......................... - 0642 Terry Jcffcrson, Trcsurcr. ........................ 252 - 4355 S. Chuck Franklin, Mcmbcr AI I,argc ........................ I)oug Ilarlson, biembcr A! Large .................. 743 - 2748 NEWSLE~FER STAFF : Carl, I)oug I lm~son, ~X’Iz~x,, ! .L. ADVERTISING RATES : Business Card ......................................... 815. Quarlcr Page .......................................... 825. IIalf Page .............................................. $40. Full Page .............................................. $75. Classified Ads .... $5.( For 20 words and !hcn 10¢ per word .) A 10% lypcscuing charge will bc addcd Io all ads not camcra ready. A 10% discount will be given fi~r zMs run 3 collscctllivc lllOllths . For more i~fformation aboul advcrl isin~ call Fred al 627 - 4883 �Pride Committee "Help"-Fundraiser IT’S ELECTION TIME Tulsa gay and lesbian community for several years. In addition to his work on TOHR’s Helpline, his teaching and training abilities were instrumental in implemeriting the Crisisline at Tulsa’s MCC. He has been very active in the Experience Weekend and the Gay Community Retreats and has worked this past year with Tulsa’s newly formed Shanti project. His professional experience makes him uniquely qualified to serve as TOHR’s treasurer. SECRETARY CAROLE BROWN You hold one of Carole Brown’s main contributions to the Gay Community in your hands every month : our " Reporter" is one of several gay publications that her company, Ad- Vance Graphics, publishes .Carole has been a TOHR member for five years, is a founding member of the Tulsa Pride Committee, and has been extensively involved in the planning of every major Pride Week Celebration held in Tulsa. She also served as a Vice President of the Tulsa Chapter of the National Organization for Women during the ERA battles, and was a founder of the Tulsa Women’s Alliance. She has expressed a sincere interest in seeing more women involved and active in TOHR. Carole would like to put her masters degree in communications to work as TOHR’s ’! Corresponding Execudyke" to try to create a more positive attitude and acceptance of our " dignity of choice" to be Gays and Lesbians in mainstream Oldahoma. She feels that a strong and continuous public relations effort is the key to promoting awareness and understanding. The Tulsa Pride Committee’s annual "HELP !" benefit show was a huge success recently at the Tool Box Too. The show featured a host of talented entertainers and netted over $700.00 to be placed in the Pride Committee’s Help Fund. ( This should notbe confused with the AIDS Task Force Fund or Shanti ) Money collected and deposited into this separate account under the Pride Committee’s supervision is used to help local AIDS patients as well as many other gay emergency victims. Recently the Committee voted to appropriate $500 to be ear- marked for " earnest money" for the purchase of a home for local AIDS and AIDS related individuals. The Pride Committee would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all who contributed to ’and participated in the Help Show, and would like to remind you of how very inportant contributions like these are to our community. TO: Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 MEMBER AT LARGE RENNY BERRY NAME many areas of life in Tulsa’s Gay Community, and feels that" at this time in history it’s crucial for all of us to be involved. "He has been a member of TOHR for 5 years, as well as being extensively involved in work with Tulsa. MCC. Renny is in his second year of studies for the professional ministry. " Earnestine" is employed at Southwestern Bell. MEMBER AT LARGE PENNY HUMPHRYS .Penny has been an enthusiastic asset to TOHR for around two years. She has been involved in many business organizations and hopes she can use those experiences to bring a new approach to the Executive Board. She has served on this year’s follies committee and the Christmas Project. Penny is an account executive with a national sales company, and shares her life with one daughter and her "twinkle ", Bonnie. ADDRESS. CITY. STATE. ZIP PHONE ( ) I am 18 years old or older. ( ) $12.00 membership fee ( ) a contribution of $. ( ) I am interested in serving as an OHR volunteer. Please have someone contact me. �Drug Offers First Real Hope In Years For the first time in five years the medical community has some hope to offer AIDS patients. AZT ( azidothymidine ) has proven so promising in treating AIDS patients that it is being made available to thousands of persons with AIDS ( PWA’s ) . The new drug has caused much controversy in the medical field because ofthe way it was tested. Initial test results, that prevented the virus from reproducing, brought testing to a hault in September, But experts caution that AZT is not a cure for AIDS. Because the the original chemical trials were stopped after only seven months, doctors cannot predict how long doses o.f the drug will continue to thwart the _vi_’_ru_s_, and AZT has Gay Pride 87 At a meeting of the l~Iational Pride Coordinators Conference in San Francisco, California, the 1987 National Gay Pride Theme was set for the coming year. " Proud, Strong, United" was chosen out of thirty different themes that were considered over the three day conference. Pride Celebration coordinators from all over the United States gathered to share with each other and learn from the experiences of past Gay Pride celebrations." Proud, Strong, United "was seen to be the most descriptive of the national gay and lesbian conscious ness for 1987. Jim Perry’s suggestion of "Walking The Path To Pride "was considered and ranked 4th out of the thirty possible themes. -- severely damaged the bone marrow of some patients and could have even worse long - range effects. AZT was develped by Barroughs- Wellcome and appears to work by inhibiting the reproduction of the virus. By slowing the reproduction process, the body may regenerate some T- 4 lymphocytes enabling the immune system to rebuild itself. The pharmaceutical company is supplying AZT free to the physicians of those patients who have had pneumocystis. The FDA has been asked to expedite approval of AZT on a broader basis if ongoing studies confirm its safety and effectiveness. Less Toxic AIDS Drug A new drug, less toxic than the much- heralded AZT, has been recently developed and is currently under experimentation. AZT has been effective in preventing the AIDS virus from replicating; thus reducing or preventing the effects of AIDS in infected persons. Unfortunately, the drug is very toxic to bone marrow cells. Anewly created drug called CS - 85, developed by Georgia researchers, is chemically similar to AZT, but appears to intervene at a later stage in the virus rep lication cycle. And CS - 85 is less than one- tenth as toxic to bone marrow. The results suggest that in the future the drug may be used in long - term therapy in AIDS patients, as wellas to prevent the disease in high risk individuals. Join Us For Holiday" Cheers !" Season’s Gree ings From All Of Tulsa’s Gay Clubs Clarem°iej~ 1-44 t~ Jopli OK 33 - to’ Fayettev|lle ~ SPRINGS 3. 1515 ...... 1515 S. Memorial ...... 663-040£ 4. The PlayMor ..... 4£4 S. Memorial .... 836 - 1600 S. Renegades ...... 1649 S. Main ...... 582 - 5640 Park 6. The Rustic Club.,. 1229S.Memcxlal ... 838-9283 7. Spatkvs. ...... 3340 S. Peoria ....... 743 - 1959 8. TNT’s ...... 2114 S. Memodal ...... 660 - 0856 9. Toai Box Too ..... 1338 E. 3rd ...... $84 - 1308 10. Underground ...... 311 E. 7b~ ..... 587 - 650£ Compliments : The Grand Design. . rluskog, £owet~& �LaRouche Proposition Defeated in California Dignity / Integrity Christmas Party The gay and lesbian community scored a significant political victory in California by soundly defeating Lyndon LaRouche’s Proposition 64 ! Voters across California marked their ballots NO on LaRouche’s initiative to quarantine people with AIDS, ARC or positive HIV resuks. Dignity / Integrity of Tulsa will meet for its Annual Christmas Party at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 South Cincinnati, downtown Tulsa, at 5 p .m. on Sunday, December 14th, 1986. All members and friends of Dignity / Integrity are invited to attend this special holiday reception to honor the several priests who have celebrated the Eucharist for the group over the past year. Donations will also be received at that time for this year’s Christmas project. For more information call Jim at 584- 0707. We Always Loved Those Blue Eyes.... Cannon Films has recently announced that Frank Sinatra will star in the musical version of " La Cage Aux Folles ". Filming is slated for March and April in the South of France." La Cage Aux Folles "is the story of two French homosexuals ( one a tired old drag queen .... wonder which one Frank will play ? ) and their adventures while trying to convince their straight son’s prospective in- laws that they are pillars of the French Riviera society. Supreme CourtWill Hear Gay Olympics Name Case The U .S. Supreme Court has accepted to hear a case as to whether or not homosexuals may be barred from calling their athletic competition the Gay Olympic Games. The case arose in 1982 in San Francisco where the U .S. Olympic Committee obtained a court order pro hibiting a gay rights group from using the trademark word " olympic " to promote its athletic contests. In successfully urging the Supreme Court to hear it’s case, the organizers of the event argued that the U .S. Olympic Committee cannot have exclusive use of" an historic, popular and common english word" that may date back to Greece in 776 B .C. AIDS UPDATE By the end of the year, researchers estimate 35,000 cases of AIDS will have been diagnosed in the United States, nearly half of them this year. In that time, 18,000 people will have died from the disease. Over the next five years, more than 235,000 cases will be diagnosed. There have been 80 cases diagnosed in Oklahoma to date with 43 of those people having died. PRACTICE SAFE SEX. HOME AND , APARTMENT CLEANING Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John 742-9752 Free estimates Do it Yourself... And Sa re! WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GALLERY CUSTOM FRAMING Do It Yourself & Save Limited Edition Prints 742-2109 3512 S PEORIA In Business For 10 Years �Facing Symptoms of AIDS ( Second In A Two Part Series ) WHEN A FRIEND HAS AIDS ... Above All, Let The Patient Know You’re Still A Friend & Willing To Help When You Can Chelsea Psychotherapy Associates, a New York group of social workers who work closely with AIDS patients and their loved ones, lists these steps you can take to help a sick friend without endangering either of you : Don’t avoid the patient. Remain available as a caring friend. Don’t be afraid to touch your friend. The human hand most effectively transmits love and hope. Call before visiting. AIDS patients fluctuate from day to day in how well they feel and may not always want a visitor. Don’t avoid talk about the illness or prognosis. You might ask, ’° Would you like to talk about how you feel 9" Offer to take your friend for an outing if his or her health permits. ¯ Bring a favorite meal and share it, then clean up. ¯ Offer to do the patients shopping, household chores. banking, pet care or any other tasks he or she may find find difficult. ¯ Make sure your friend knows about AIDS support groups and information services, such as the Tulsa AIDS Task Force or Shanti ( 749 - 7898 ). ¯ Don’t be afraid to be quiet together: Read, listen to music, watch television, hold hands. ¯ Offer to help your friend’s care - partner, perhaps by taking the care - partner out or staying with the patient to give the care - partner time off. ¯ If you cannot visit ( and you shouldn’t if you have a contagious illness ), send a card, letter or some small momento that says " I care " GI::IY HELP LINE 587-GlCtYS BROOKSIDE JEWELERS Comer of 48th & Peoria 743 - 5272 Excellent Line of Gold Jewelry 20% Off Authorized Seiko Watches Large Selection of Cubic Zirconia, Genuine Colored Stone and Diamond Rings Full Jewelry and Watch Repair No Interest Lay- A- Way ¯ Visa and Mastercard Welcome WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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