8 20 643 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d86c0d215c8984b802ad580c0d42bd3c.pdf 9b6a05e74dd574656a47bc4ec2535628 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/. Description An account of the resource Vol. 5, No. I OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA CHAPTER Video tape of’couples workshop to be shown Successful Christmas project helps ten needy families When people talk about their personal lives, one topic often comes up--relationships. How to get one, how to communicate, how to make it work. This month, OHR will show a video tape of part of the recent workshop held at the Marriott Hotel called "Developing and Maintaining Intimacy in Relationships." Conducted by Drs. David McWhirter, M.D., and Andrew Mattison, Ph.D., of San Diego, the workshop is an outgrowth of their book, The Male Couple. Though the workshop was three hours, the video tape will be about one hour long. The meeting is Monday, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, at 4th and Main. Meetings are open to everyone. Mayor Terry Young had to cancel his scheduled talk this month because he will be at the opening ceremonies of the Oklahoma legislature in Oklahoma City that day. The Board hopes to re-schedule his appearance very soon. OHR’s annual Christmas Project was a resounding success with over $iOOO in cash, canned goods, and toys collected from Tulsa’s gay community. These generous contributions helped IO need~ Tulsa families have a brighter holiday season. Six needy families were referred to OHR by the Metropolitan Community Church, two came from. the Dignity/Integrity organization, and two from OHR members. AcCording to John Thomeyer, chairman ofl the 1984 project, each family received a basket with food, a turkey, and toys. Others on the committee include Stan, Paul, J0h9 C., Valencia, Donnie, Pattie, Steffano, and Jo~n S. ~ The following generous individuals and businesses also helped tremendously in making the project a success. They include Tim Turner, Tim’s Playroom, Lynn Holloway, Larry Yocum, The General Store, The~ Toy Box, M.C. Parker, Jim and Roy of the Tool Box, Schlitzy’s, Arlene and Over the Rainbow, Gene and the Bamboo Lounge, G.E. Miller of Design Consultants~ and several anonymous donors. Gay religious group schedules more activities Dignity/Integrity, the combined gay Catholic and Episcopalian group, recently requested charters from both national organizations. Sixteen people have paid their dues. Local dues are $5 and national dues are $20 Events this month are on January 6, 13, 20, and 27. If you’re interested or you’d like to be on the mailing list, (you don’t even have to be Catholic or Episcopalian), please call Daphne McClellan at 583-7063 or Terry Jefferson at 252-4355.. Monthly gathering set Jan. 18 The monthly OHR happy hour will be held on Firday, January 18, at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to The Grapevine at the Stonehorse ~ ’Shopping Center,-~th and Peoria. Food, awards, entertainment make banquet a success Over iOO Christmas-spirited guys and gals showed up at Emerson Hall of All Souls’ Unitarian Church, 29th and Peoria, on Monday evening, December 17th. Cocktails were served at 6:30 and the dinner began shortly after 7:00 p.m. A lavish buffet of ham, turkey, and covered dishes brought by OHR members covered the long table in the center of the hall. Throughout cocktails and dinner, Jim, Mike, and Renny took turns playing the grand piano and setting a holiday mood. After the dinner, Chris entertained the’crowd with a selection of several carols and then President Brian Mumey presented special award certificates to OHR members who have contributed extra time and effort for OHR during 1984. Helpline volunteers, special committee members, the newsletter committee, and selected others were honored. Terry Jefferson was named "Volunteer of the Year." A delightful skit of three unusual "ladies" in Santa Claus outfits, wigs, and heels br6ught apPlause and laughter from the crowd as they gav~ each of the outgoing officers their Christmas gift. At the close of the program, Brian spoke briefly and then sang "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" to thank everyone present for helping him have a great year~ Official Publication of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Chapter P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 Membership is only $12 per year. Membership runs ~rom July to July. Join now for only $6 and then renew In July. Or send $18 to join until July, 1986. Please do your part for OHR. Send in your check or write for a brochure today. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name Address City State ZIP am enclosing $__ for membership. Also I’m sending tax-deductible ~bution of $ ( ) I am 18 years old or older. This is a membership renewal. The OHR Reporter is very short this month. Part of that is because of the holiday season and the change of officers. But mainly it’s because of money. That’s right. The treasury is low...and the Reporter is EXPENSIVE! If you enjoy receiving your monthly issue and you are not a member, won’t you please do your part to help out? Join today. And if you’re already a member, why not send’in a contribution to keep OHR viable and in business. We depend on you. OHR’s Gay Helpline makes valuable contribution to callers. OHR’s Gay Helpline is a non-profit volunteer project dedicated to serving Tulsa’s gay and lesbian community. It is funded by donations and by private grants. It receives no other funding, despite its valuable service. The Gay Helpline provides general information, referrals for counseling services, information on gay political, religious, social, and health-related services, plus a willing listener for anyone who needs to talk. Volunteers are trained and provided with resources and information to make them valuable and helpful to the callers. From January 1 to October 1 of 1984, an "average of 3,412 people called the OHR recording at 587-GAYS. During the same period, the staff of 26 dedicated volunteers donated over 700 hours of service to help the 2,201 callers who needed personal attention at the 592-5086 number. 28% were harrassment calls, 20% for general information, 8% requested counseling or referrals, and 2% wanted sexual information. The remaining 42% are classified under more specific subcategories. The Helpline coordinators, Sandy Hill and Fred Welch, are seeking ways to gain greater public awareness of the Helpline and its availabilty to those who might need it. If you’d like to volunteer, speak to an officer at the next OHR meeting. Of if you’re confused, you’re frightened, or you’re lonely, who should you call? That’s right...587-GAYS. We’re on the line for you! LOSE WEIGHT NOW! Want to feel great? Look good? and increase your income? Lose iO - 29 pounds naturally to achieve better health and nutrition. GUARANTEED 100% money back if not satisfied. Call now for more info! Barb Hauxwell or Shelley Wiley 838r7595 GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS TO REPORT: ANTI-GAY VIOLENCE KEVIN GABEL Ph. (918) 663-1830 4240 S. Memorial Tulsa, OK 74145 Call toll-fTee In N.Y. State (800) 22~-7044 [2~2) 807-60’16 PDF Text Text Vol. 5, No. I OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA CHAPTER Video tape of’couples workshop to be shown When people talk about their personal lives, one topic often comes up--relationships. How to get one, how to communicate, how to make it work. This month, OHR will show a video tape of part of the recent workshop held at the Marriott Hotel called "Developing and Maintaining Intimacy in Relationships." Conducted by Drs. David McWhirter, M.D., and Andrew Mattison, Ph.D., of San Diego, the workshop is an outgrowth of their book, The Male Couple. Though the workshop was three hours, the video tape will be about one hour long. The meeting is Monday, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, at 4th and Main. Meetings are open to everyone. Mayor Terry Young had to cancel his scheduled talk this month because he will be at the opening ceremonies of the Oklahoma legislature in Oklahoma City that day. The Board hopes to re-schedule his appearance very soon. Successful Christmas project helps ten needy families OHR’s annual Christmas Project was a resounding success with over $iOOO in cash, canned goods, and toys collected from Tulsa’s gay community. These generous contributions helped IO need~ Tulsa families have a brighter holiday season. Six needy families were referred to OHR by the Metropolitan Community Church, two came from. the Dignity/Integrity organization, and two from OHR members. AcCording to John Thomeyer, chairman ofl the 1984 project, each family received a basket with food, a turkey, and toys. Others on the committee include Stan, Paul, J0h9 C., Valencia, Donnie, Pattie, Steffano, and Jo~n S. ~ The following generous individuals and businesses also helped tremendously in making the project a success. They include Tim Turner, Tim’s Playroom, Lynn Holloway, Larry Yocum, The General Store, The~ Toy Box, M.C. Parker, Jim and Roy of the Tool Box, Schlitzy’s, Arlene and Over the Rainbow, Gene and the Bamboo Lounge, G.E. Miller of Design Consultants~ and several anonymous donors. Gay religious group schedules more activities Food, awards, entertainment Dignity/Integrity, the combined gay Catholic and Episcopalian group, recently requested charters from both national organizations. Sixteen people have paid their dues. Local dues are $5 and national dues are $20 Over iOO Christmas-spirited guys and gals showed up at Emerson Hall of All Souls’ Unitarian Church, 29th and Peoria, on Monday evening, December 17th. Cocktails were served at 6:30 and the dinner began shortly after 7:00 p.m. Events this month are on January 6, 13, 20, and 27. If you’re interested or you’d like to be on the mailing list, (you don’t even have to be Catholic or Episcopalian), please call Daphne McClellan at 583-7063 or Terry Jefferson at 252-4355.. A lavish buffet of ham, turkey, and covered dishes brought by OHR members covered the long table in the center of the hall. Throughout cocktails and dinner, Jim, Mike, and Renny took turns playing the grand piano and setting a holiday mood. Monthly gathering set Jan. 18 The monthly OHR happy hour will be held on Firday, January 18, at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to The Grapevine at the Stonehorse ~ ’Shopping Center,-~th and Peoria. make banquet a success After the dinner, Chris entertained the’crowd with a selection of several carols and then President Brian Mumey presented special award certificates to OHR members who have contributed extra time and effort for OHR during 1984. Helpline volunteers, special committee members, the newsletter committee, and selected others were honored. Terry Jefferson was named "Volunteer of the Year." A delightful skit of three unusual "ladies" in Santa Claus outfits, wigs, and heels br6ught apPlause and laughter from the crowd as they gav~ each of the outgoing officers their Christmas gift. At the close of the program, Brian spoke briefly and then sang "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" to thank everyone present for helping him have a great year~ �OHR’s Gay Helpline makes Official Publication of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Chapter P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 Membership is only $12 per year. Membership runs ~rom July to July. Join now for only $6 and then renew In July. Or send $18 to join until July, 1986. Please do your part for OHR. write for a brochure today. Send in your check or MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name Address City State ZIP am enclosing $__ for membership. tax-deductible ~bution of $ ( ) valuable contribution to callers. OHR’s Gay Helpline is a non-profit volunteer project dedicated to serving Tulsa’s gay and lesbian community. It is funded by donations and by private grants. It receives no other funding, despite its valuable service. The Gay Helpline provides general information, referrals for counseling services, information on gay political, religious, social, and health-related services, plus a willing listener for anyone who needs to talk. Volunteers are trained and provided with resources and information to make them valuable and helpful to the callers. Also I’m sending I am 18 years old or older. This is a membership renewal. The OHR Reporter is very short this month. Part of that is because of the holiday season and the change of officers. But mainly it’s because of money. That’s right. The treasury is low...and the Reporter is EXPENSIVE! If you enjoy receiving your monthly issue and you are not a member, won’t you please do your part to help out? Join today. And if you’re already a member, why not send’in a contribution to keep OHR viable and in business. We depend on you. From January 1 to October 1 of 1984, an "average of 3,412 people called the OHR recording at 587-GAYS. During the same period, the staff of 26 dedicated volunteers donated over 700 hours of service to help the 2,201 callers who needed personal attention at the 592-5086 number. 28% were harrassment calls, 20% for general information, 8% requested counseling or referrals, and 2% wanted sexual information. The remaining 42% are classified under more specific subcategories. The Helpline coordinators, Sandy Hill and Fred Welch, are seeking ways to gain greater public awareness of the Helpline and its availabilty to those who might need it. If you’d like to volunteer, speak to an officer at the next OHR meeting. Of if you’re confused, you’re frightened, or you’re lonely, who should you call? That’s right...587-GAYS. We’re on the line for you! LOSE WEIGHT NOW! Want to feel great? Look good? and increase your income? Lose iO - 29 pounds naturally to achieve better health and nutrition. GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS GUARANTEED 100% money back if not satisfied. Call now for more info! Barb Hauxwell or Shelley Wiley 838r7595 TO REPORT: ANTI-GAY VIOLENCE KEVIN GABEL Call toll-fTee (800) 22~-7044 In N.Y. State [2~2) 807-60’16 Ph. (918) 663-1830 4240 S. Memorial Tulsa, OK 74145 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e032e308412985b7ad6949b2c00a83fc.pdf 4e5b2e6b1fbb60ae05e6f44b03c9059c 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/. Description An account of the resource February 198 Vol. 5, No. 2 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA CHAPTER February Meeting State College Students to Discuss Campus Issues OHR presents "College Night" on February ii. Students and alumni of area colleges and universities will present a panel discussion of gay life on Oklahoma capuses at the monthly meeting. The presentation follows the business meeting, which begins at 7:00 p.m. at the First National Bank Auditorium, lower level, 4th and Maln. Gay and lesbian students from the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State university, the University of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University, and Central State University will form the panel. Topics to be addressed include problems in forming gay campus organizations, the current attitudes of students toward homosexuals, and how OHR can serve area students better. Jim Perry, OHR f~rst vice president and panel organizer, said that ~HR wants to reach out to college students with this month’s program and let them know that OHR exists and offers services that can benefit them. The new OHR Executive Board recently named Scott Blakemore, president of Students for Homosexual Awareness (SFHA), the OSU gay student organization, as a liason to the OHR board. Everyone is invited to attend this month’s meeting. OHR monthly meetings are free and are open to both members and nonmembers alike. OHR membership is only $12 a year. Party to Benefit SSL League A Valentine s Day Party and Benefit Show for the Sooner Softball League will be held at Over the Rainbow on Saturday night, February, 16, from 8 p.mo to midnight. A $3 donation is requested at the door. According to Rob Duncan, SSL spokesperson, the party will feature drink specials and a drag show to select Tulsa’s contestant for the Sooner Softball Sweetheart. The SSL Sweetheart will be chosen the next day, Sunday afternoon, February 17, at Angle’s in Okahoma City. The contestant who has raised the most money for SSL will be named the winner. Plan now to attend the SSL Valentine Party and help the Tulsa contestant. Entertainment will be provided by a number of local performers including Miss Gay Tulsa, Stephanie Cassity. The Sooner Softball League is composed of approximately six softball teams for gay and lesbian Oklahomans. Former Officers Discuss OHR Dennis Neill, OHR’s first president, hosted over twenty current and former OHR officers at his home’on January 27 for the 5th annua! "Executive Board Potluck Supper." After the meal, Fred Basset outlined the 1985 Executive Board’s goals .for the informal gathering. Bob Ihglish and Gary Durst led group ~iscussion on such areas as increasing publicity and advertising, expanding the membership, and recruiting much-needed financial contributions. "I thought the dinner and discussion were great! And necessary. It helps us to know who al! have been officers before and how the organization got started. Now I know who I can call on for help," said a current Board member. Guest Column My Turn ... Board Sets ’85 Goals (If you have something on your mind, this space is for you. Please contact the editor to reserve your turn.) The 1985 OHR Board has set its goals for the year. We are ~all going to need your help in accomplishing them. If one of us taps you on the shoulder, flashes a dazzling smile, and pops the big question (no...not "marry me") "will you help?" that you’ll be willing to offer your time and talent. I have two personal goals that the ~oard shares with me. First, to work toward greater unity in the gay community by bringing together organizations such as MCC, the bars, and gay businesses to reach common goals and to strengthen each other. Second, to coordinate a memorable, fun, and educational Gay Pride Week for Tulsa. Gay Pride Week, June 22 - 30, will commemorate the 16th anniversary of the Stonewall Riot of June 27, 1989. I am also working to complete a gra~t request by mid-February for funds from t~e U.S. Council of Mayors for AIDS Education. If approved, and I’m optimistic it will be, the grant will help OHR to e×pand our involvement in this critical area. Your Board has established these additional goals: * make the Reporter self-supporting * involve more members in projects * increase the membership and the mailing list * renew the Chicago Resource Center grant * implement the Library Project * increase public awareness of the Gay Relpline and Project Straight Talk * start "Rap Groups" and involve couples who have long-term relationships to help give us role models for making a relatiohship work and older gay men and women and to give us insight into our gay history and heritage. Work is underway for this year’s Follies, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 24, pending confirmation of the location. GET THOSE ACTS READY! The OU and OSU gay student organizations ha’/e set March 25 31 as "Gay Awareness Week." We’ll pass along more details as soon as we can. We are also working on other fun activities such as a cooking class in conjunction with a cook-off and an cookbook fundraiser. We all know how great our potlucks can be...now we’ll have the chance to share those recipes! The~e has also been interest expressed in another bridge class and possibly a bridge tournament. Or how about a massage class? And maybe another Gay Skate or two? Anyone with an interest in these projects can let an officer know. We have two favors to ask of each of you, which we would ask you to adopt as your own personal goals for OHR in 1985. First, recruit one new member. Or if you’re not a member--JOIN. If OHR has meant as much to you as----{t has to me, you won’t have any trouble with this one. Second, greet new members and visitors at the monthly meetings. This is important as we certainly want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable. The Board herds everyone to help with this one. We’ll make it easy for you by providing everyone with different color name tags. If someone is wearing a different color from you, walk up and introduce yourself! The Board thanks you all for your support and confidence and joins you in looking forward to a great 1985! --Fred Bassett, President Helpline Statistics Listed Several new volunteers responded to an urgent call by Sandy Hill and Fred Welch, OHR Helpline coordinators, to staff the Helpline during the coming year. One of OHR’S most important outreach’ projects, the Helpline is answered personally every evening of the week. Look at these statistics between January 1 and December 31, 1984: 37,O31 total calls 3086 average calls per month 2902 calls Handled by volunteers Why do people call 587-GAYS? Although 45% of the volunteer-handled calls were "hang-ups" or harrassment calls, 11% requested bar information, 7% wanted OHR information, 12% wanted medical or counseling information and referrals. Tulsa’s gay community owes its thanks to over 25 dedicated Helpline volunteers. Contributions Help Pay Rent Oonations for OHR’s office rent have been received totaling $1050. The contributions will enable OHR to maintain its current headquarters at the South Main location through July. Can you help by contributing $150 for one month’s rent? If you would like to help in any way, please contact OHR’S treasurer, Terry Jefferson, at 252-4355 or any OHR officer by writing OHR, PO Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. ¯ ’Straight Talk’ Given at OSU; More Scheduled Soon Students for Homosexual Awareness (SFHA), the gay organization at OSU, hosted nine OHR members in stillwater for their January 22 meeting. The meeting featured "Operation Straight Talk" presented by Fred Basset, OHR president and "Straight Talk" director. Over forty students heard the presentation in the OSU student Union. A vigorous question and answer period followed, centering particularly on religious issues. The Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry and Trinity Episcopal Church have both requested "Straight Talk" presentations. Last November, the "Straight Talk" program was given at the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman and also for the OHR chapter in Oklahoma City. ’Gay Awareness’ Set for March; Apuzzo May Visit March 25 - 31 has been designated as "Gay Awareness Week" by SFHA at Oklahoma State University. Scott Blakemore, chapter president, said Virginia Apuzzo, executive director of the National Gay Task Force has[ been tentatively scheduled to visit the campus. \_/ Activities h~ve been scheduled all week long including an art show, panel discussions on such topics as the Helm’s bill, religion, gays in the arts, etc. Films will be shown on each night and the activities will end with a "Grand Ball." If you have questions or suggestions, you may call Scott at 372-5868. ’Happy Hour’ at Zippers Zippers, 33rd and S. Yale, will be the location ot ~ ,the monthly OHR "happy hour." Plan on joining your !friends (and meeting new ones) after work on FridaZ, February ¯ 15, at 6:00 p.m. for drinks and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oklahoma City School Case Arguments in January The National Gay Task Force, the Lambda Defense Fund, the National Gay Rights Advocates, and the American Civil Liberties Union presented their arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in the infamous "Helms" case in January. The landmark case, NGTF vs. Oklahoma City School Board, concerns Oklahoma’s new law prohibiting’ homosexual "conduct" or "activity" which may come to the attention of school children. Gays and lesbians fear the new law may prevent homosexuals from teaching in schools entirely and any school employee from supporting gay civil rights at all. The National Education Association and the Attorneys General of New Yor~ and California filed supporting briefs. Although the legal arguments were presented by a Harvard law school professor, the case was filed and presented by Bill Rogers, Oklahoma City attorney and founder of Oklahomans for Human Rights. A decision is expected this spring. V LIBBY ALBRIGHT, M.A. Director of Casework youlh services of tulsa county, inc. Tulsa Office Broken Arrow Office 619 South Detroit 816 North Elm Place, Suite 3 (918) 582-0061 (918) 258-3526 "Gay my ass! We’re lesbians!" Bue:, (918) 622-8990 REALTORS’ John Thomeyer, G.R.I. Re~: S84-0052 TO SUBSCRIBE OR RENEW: (800) 227-3040 Nationwide (800) 652-1880 California Calling toll-free is the fastest and most convenient way to conduct you~ subscription business with The ADVOCATE. Our friendly operators are ready to help you 24 hours, 7 days a week. And when you call, you may charge your order to your VISA or Master Card, or ask to be billed later. AIDS Statistics Reported 0 The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta reports a total of 7,~89 cases of AIDS in the United StatEs, Of this.total, 3,665 (47%) have died. Fifteen cases have been reported in Oklahoma. New York lists 2,999 cases, California 1,730, Florida 543, New Jersey 479, and neighboring Texas 345. OHR plans ~,a "safe~ sex" seminar within the next few months and a Health Week and a Health Fair have been proposed. Big "No" Vote Defems Houston Gay Rights Statutes Voters in ’Houston, Texas, responded with a resounding "no" when asked to approve two ordinances barring discrimination against gays in hiring, firing, and promoting city employees in an election held in January. Believed to have the largest homosexual population outside of New York and san Francisco, Houston voted down the proposals by a margin o~ 4 to i. Over 220,000 people voted. The issues came to a vot~ after opponents gathered 60,000 signatu~res through petitions following the city coun~il’s approval in June of the anti-discrimination measures. Houston Mayor Kathy Whitmire had supported the proposed ordinances. Opponents argued that approval would grant legal status to gays. The voter turnout was almost three times above normal for an "issues" election in the city. CRI$1$LtNE TO REPORT: ANTI-GAY VIOLENCE Call toll-free (800) 221-7044 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA P.O. BOX 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 President...Fred 8assett ist Vice President...Jim Perry 2nd vice President...Fred Welch Secretary...Bert McAulay Treasurer...Terry Jefferson Member-at-large...Vickie Robinson Member-at-large...John Thomeyer Editor...Gary Durst Co-editor...Bob [nglish The opinions expressed in the OHR Reporter are not necessarily those of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa. The Reporter attempts to serve the gay/lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma by being a medium for disseminating information and opinion. The editor reserves the right to edit all materials as necessary. Items and advertising for the Reporter should be sent to OHR Reporter, PO Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. Deadline for the March issue is February 26. Advertising rates: (Call 627-4883) Business card...$15 Quarter page .... $25 Half page ....... $40 Full page ....... $75 Classified Ads..$ 5 for 20 words and then iOc per word Membership in OHR is only $12 per y~ar. Membershi runs from July to July. Join now for only $5 and then renew in July for $12. Or send SiT to join until July, 1986. (Check your mailing label for your membership expiration date.) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZlP [ am enclosing $ for membership. sending a tax-deductible contribution of S ( ) -I am 18 years old or older. ( ) This is a membership renewal. Also [ am GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS Kevin representing Gabel @ Msrns ial Valks%va. sn SALES & LEASING 4240 SOUTH MEMORIAL TULSA, OKLAHOMA. 918 663-1830 Bon Fleurs is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Perry to our staff of talented designers. ¯ OMahoma Designer of the Year 1983-1984. ¯ Charter member - Kansas Affiliated Floral Artists. ¯ t~eco~nized as a professional floral artist. ¯ Uniquely qualified to ser~e your floral needs. 6944 South Lewis, Tulsa 494-0481 Two Programs on Gays To be Aired This Month As this issue of the Reporter goes to press, a major television special dealing with homosexuality is being discussed .by the media. A show based on the popular novel Consenting Adult by Laura Z. Bobson has been filmed by ABC starring Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, and newcomer Barry Tubb. The show is to air February 4. At a recent news conference, Marlo Thomas was asked what she would do if her son came out to her. "...I think I’d be all right. My biggest worry would be the same as if it were a marriage betwen two races: Will society beat the hell out of these people? But other than that, I don’t carry prejudices in my heart. "I truly believe that everyone has a right to be free to be. And in terms of a life choice, I don’t see homosexuality as anything sinful or evil. I don’t see it as a choice, either...which is the most important aspect of it. I didn’t choose to be heterosexual, and I don’t think gays choose to be gays. I think you just are...society forces you to think of it as a choice, but, in fact, it’s in one’s nature. The choice is whether one expresses one’s nature truthfully or spends the rest of one’s life lying about it." The OHR Board encourages you to write to ABC and express your support for programs such as Consenting Adult. Write to Brandon stoddard, President, ABC-TV, 2020 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067. Another program of interest to gays will be shown on the PBS’s Nova program on KOED Channel ll. The program is called AIDS: Cha~ter One and will aired on Tuesday evening, February llth. Check the newspaper for the time or call the station at 838-7611. JOIN THE CREW SOUPS SALADS & SANDWICHES FROM OPEN MON-FRI 7:00 THRU 5:00, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & LUNCH SERVICE DALLY SELECTIONS FROM THE DELl,CASE ARE AVAILABLE DAILY AT THE MARKET PRICE HMS Galley, LTD. HILLCREST PHYSICIANS BUILDING 1145 SOUTH UTICA, SUITE 12, GROUND FLOOR PHONE 584-1351 ,EXTENSION 2901 AT PDF Text Text February 198 Vol. 5, No. 2 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA CHAPTER February Meeting State College Students to Discuss Campus Issues OHR presents "College Night" on February ii. Students and alumni of area colleges and universities will present a panel discussion of gay life on Oklahoma capuses at the monthly meeting. The presentation follows the business meeting, which begins at 7:00 p.m. at the First National Bank Auditorium, lower level, 4th and Maln. Gay and lesbian students from the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State university, the University of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University, and Central State University will form the panel. Topics to be addressed include problems in forming gay campus organizations, the current attitudes of students toward homosexuals, and how OHR can serve area students better. Jim Perry, OHR f~rst vice president and panel organizer, said that ~HR wants to reach out to college students with this month’s program and let them know that OHR exists and offers services that can benefit them. The new OHR Executive Board recently named Scott Blakemore, president of Students for Homosexual Awareness (SFHA), the OSU gay student organization, as a liason to the OHR board. Everyone is invited to attend this month’s meeting. OHR monthly meetings are free and are open to both members and nonmembers alike. OHR membership is only $12 a year. Party to Benefit SSL League Former Officers Discuss OHR A Valentine s Day Party and Benefit Show for the Sooner Softball League will be held at Over the Rainbow on Saturday night, February, 16, from 8 p.mo to midnight. A $3 donation is requested at the door. Dennis Neill, OHR’s first president, hosted over twenty current and former OHR officers at his home’on January 27 for the 5th annua! "Executive Board Potluck Supper." According to Rob Duncan, SSL spokesperson, the party will feature drink specials and a drag show to select Tulsa’s contestant for the Sooner Softball Sweetheart. The SSL Sweetheart will be chosen the next day, Sunday afternoon, February 17, at Angle’s in Okahoma City. The contestant who has raised the most money for SSL will be named the winner. After the meal, Fred Basset outlined the 1985 Executive Board’s goals .for the informal gathering. Bob Ihglish and Gary Durst led group ~iscussion on such areas as increasing publicity and advertising, expanding the membership, and recruiting much-needed financial contributions. Plan now to attend the SSL Valentine Party and help the Tulsa contestant. Entertainment will be provided by a number of local performers including Miss Gay Tulsa, Stephanie Cassity. The Sooner Softball League is composed of approximately six softball teams for gay and lesbian Oklahomans. "I thought the dinner and discussion were great! And necessary. It helps us to know who al! have been officers before and how the organization got started. Now I know who I can call on for help," said a current Board member. �Helpline Statistics Listed Guest Column My Turn ... Board Sets ’85 Goals (If you have something on your mind, this space is for you. Please contact the editor to reserve your turn.) The 1985 OHR Board has set its goals for the year. We are ~all going to need your help in accomplishing them. If one of us taps you on the shoulder, flashes a dazzling smile, and pops the big question (no...not "marry me") "will you help?" that you’ll be willing to offer your time and talent. I have two personal goals that the ~oard shares with me. First, to work toward greater unity in the gay community by bringing together organizations such as MCC, the bars, and gay businesses to reach common goals and to strengthen each other. Second, to coordinate a memorable, fun, and educational Gay Pride Week for Tulsa. Gay Pride Week, June 22 - 30, will commemorate the 16th anniversary of the Stonewall Riot of June 27, 1989. I am also working to complete a gra~t request by mid-February for funds from t~e U.S. Council of Mayors for AIDS Education. If approved, and I’m optimistic it will be, the grant will help OHR to e×pand our involvement in this critical area. Your Board has established these additional goals: * * * * * * make the Reporter self-supporting involve more members in projects increase the membership and the mailing list renew the Chicago Resource Center grant implement the Library Project increase public awareness of the Gay Relpline and Project Straight Talk * start "Rap Groups" and involve couples who have long-term relationships to help give us role models for making a relatiohship work and older gay men and women and to give us insight into our gay history and heritage. Work is underway for this year’s Follies, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 24, pending GET THOSE ACTS READY! confirmation of the location. The OU and OSU gay student organizations ha’/e set March 25 31 as "Gay Awareness Week." We’ll pass along more details as soon as we can. We are also working on other fun activities such as a cooking class in conjunction with a cook-off and an cookbook fundraiser. We all know how great our potlucks can be...now we’ll have the chance to share those recipes! The~e has also been interest expressed in another bridge class and possibly a bridge tournament. Or how about a massage class? And maybe another Gay Skate or two? Anyone with an interest in these projects can let an officer know. We have two favors to ask of each of you, which we would ask you to adopt as your own personal goals for OHR in 1985. First, recruit one new member. Or if you’re not a member--JOIN. If OHR has meant as much to you as----{t has to me, you won’t have any trouble with new members and visitors at this one. Second, greet is important as This we the monthly meetings. to feel welcome and certainly want everyone comfortable. The Board herds everyone to help with this one. We’ll make it easy for you by providing everyone with different color name tags. If someone is wearing a different color from you, walk up and introduce yourself! The Board thanks you all for your support and confidence and joins you in looking forward to a great 1985! --Fred Bassett, President Several new volunteers responded to an urgent call by Sandy Hill and Fred Welch, OHR Helpline coordinators, to staff the Helpline during the coming year. One of OHR’S most important outreach’ projects, the Helpline is answered personally every evening of the week. Look at these statistics between January 1 and December 31, 1984: 37,O31 total calls 3086 average calls per month 2902 calls Handled by volunteers Why do people call 587-GAYS? Although 45% of the volunteer-handled calls were "hang-ups" or harrassment calls, 11% requested bar information, 7% wanted OHR information, 12% wanted medical or counseling information and referrals. Tulsa’s gay community owes dedicated Helpline volunteers. its thanks to over 25 Contributions Help Pay Rent Oonations for OHR’s office rent have been received totaling $1050. The contributions will enable OHR to at the South Main maintain its current headquarters location through July. Can you help by contributing $150 for one month’s rent? If you would like to help in any way, please contact OHR’S treasurer, Terry Jefferson, at 252-4355 or any OHR officer by writing OHR, PO Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. ¯ ’Straight Talk’ Given at OSU; More Scheduled Soon Students for Homosexual Awareness (SFHA), the gay organization at OSU, hosted nine OHR members in stillwater for their January 22 meeting. The meeting featured "Operation Straight Talk" presented by Fred Basset, OHR president and "Straight Talk" director. Over forty students heard the presentation in the OSU student Union. A vigorous question and answer period followed, centering particularly on religious issues. The Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry and Trinity Episcopal Church have both requested "Straight Talk" presentations. Last November, the "Straight Talk" program was given at the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman and also for the OHR chapter in Oklahoma City. ’Gay Awareness’ Set for March; Apuzzo May Visit March 25 - 31 has been designated as "Gay Awareness Week" by SFHA at Oklahoma State University. Scott Blakemore, chapter president, said Virginia Apuzzo, executive director of the National Gay Task Force has[ been tentatively scheduled to visit the campus. \_/ Activities h~ve been scheduled all week long including an art show, panel discussions on such topics as the Helm’s bill, religion, gays in the arts, etc. Films will be shown on each night and the activities will end with a "Grand Ball." If you have questions or suggestions, you may call Scott at 372-5868. �’Happy Hour’ at Zippers Zippers, 33rd and S. Yale, will be the location ot ~ ,the monthly OHR "happy hour." Plan on joining your !friends (and meeting new ones) after work on FridaZ, February ¯ 15, at 6:00 p.m. for drinks and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oklahoma City School Case Arguments in January The National Gay Task Force, the Lambda Defense Fund, the National Gay Rights Advocates, and the American Civil Liberties Union presented their arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in the infamous "Helms" case in January. The landmark case, NGTF vs. Oklahoma City School Board, concerns Oklahoma’s new law prohibiting’ homosexual "conduct" or "activity" which may come to the attention of school children. Gays and lesbians fear the new law may prevent homosexuals from teaching in schools entirely and any school employee from supporting gay civil rights at all. The National Education Association and the Attorneys General of New Yor~ and California filed supporting briefs. Although the legal arguments were presented by a Harvard law school professor, the case was filed and presented by Bill Rogers, Oklahoma City attorney and founder of Oklahomans for Human Rights. A decision is expected this spring. V "Gay my ass! We’re lesbians!" LIBBY ALBRIGHT, M.A. Director of Casework Bue:, (918) 622-8990 REALTORS’ youlh services of tulsa county, inc. Tulsa Office 619 South Detroit (918) 582-0061 Broken Arrow Office 816 North Elm Place, Suite 3 (918) 258-3526 John Thomeyer, G.R.I. Re~: S84-0052 TO SUBSCRIBE OR RENEW: (800) 227-3040 Nationwide (800) 652-1880 California Calling toll-free is the fastest and most convenient way to conduct you~ subscription business with The ADVOCATE. Our friendly operators are ready to help you 24 hours, 7 days a week. And when you call, you may charge your order to your VISA or Master Card, or ask to be billed later. �AIDS Statistics Reported 0 The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta reports a total of 7,~89 cases of AIDS in the United StatEs, Of this.total, 3,665 (47%) have died. Fifteen cases have been reported in Oklahoma. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA P.O. BOX 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 New York lists 2,999 cases, California 1,730, Florida 543, New Jersey 479, and neighboring Texas 345. President...Fred 8assett ist Vice President...Jim Perry 2nd vice President...Fred Welch Secretary...Bert McAulay Treasurer...Terry Jefferson Member-at-large...Vickie Robinson Member-at-large...John Thomeyer Editor...Gary Durst Co-editor...Bob [nglish OHR plans ~,a "safe~ sex" seminar within the next few months and a Health Week and a Health Fair have been proposed. Big "No" Vote Defems Houston Gay Rights Statutes Voters in ’Houston, Texas, responded with a resounding "no" when asked to approve two ordinances barring discrimination against gays in hiring, firing, and promoting city employees in an election held in January. Believed to have the largest homosexual population outside of New York and san Francisco, Houston voted down the proposals by a margin o~ 4 to i. Over 220,000 people voted. The opinions expressed in the OHR Reporter are not necessarily those of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa. The Reporter attempts to serve the gay/lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma by being a medium for disseminating information and opinion. The editor reserves the right to edit all materials as necessary. Items and advertising for the Reporter should be 74152. sent to OHR Reporter, PO Box 52729, Tulsa, OK Deadline for the March issue is February 26. Advertising rates: (Call 627-4883) The issues came to a vot~ after opponents gathered 60,000 signatu~res through petitions following the city coun~il’s approval in June of the anti-discrimination measures. Houston Mayor Kathy Whitmire had supported the proposed ordinances. Business card...$15 Quarter page .... $25 Half page ....... $40 Full page ....... $75 Classified Ads..$ 5 for 20 words and then iOc per word Opponents argued that approval would grant legal status to gays. The voter turnout was almost three times above normal for an "issues" election in the city. Membership in OHR is only $12 per y~ar. Membershi runs from July to July. Join now for only $5 and then renew in July for $12. Or send SiT to join until July, 1986. (Check your mailing label for your membership expiration date.) CRI$1$LtNE TO REPORT: ANTI-GAY VIOLENCE NAME ADDRESS STATE CITY ZlP [ am enclosing $ for membership. sending a tax-deductible contribution of S ( ) -I am 18 years old or older. ( ) This is a membership renewal. Also [ am Call toll-free (800) 221-7044 GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS Kevin Gabel @ representing Msrns ial Valks%va. sn SALES & LEASING 4240 SOUTH MEMORIAL TULSA, OKLAHOMA. 918 663-1830 �Two Programs on Gays To be Aired This Month As this issue of the Reporter goes to press, a major television special dealing with homosexuality is being discussed .by the media. A show based on the popular novel Consenting Adult by Laura Z. Bobson has been filmed by ABC starring Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, and newcomer Barry Tubb. The show is to air February 4. At a recent news conference, Marlo Thomas was asked what she would do if her son came out to her. "...I think I’d be all right. My biggest worry would be the same as if it were a marriage betwen two races: Will society beat the hell out of these people? But other than that, I don’t carry prejudices in my heart. 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I don’t see it as a choice, either...which is the most important aspect of it. I didn’t choose to be heterosexual, and I don’t think gays choose to be gays. I think you just are...society forces you to think of it as a choice, but, in fact, it’s in one’s nature. The choice is whether one expresses one’s nature truthfully or spends the rest of one’s life lying about it." THE CREW SOUPS SALADS & SANDWICHES FROM OPEN MON-FRI 7:00 THRU 5:00, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & LUNCH SERVICE DALLY SELECTIONS FROM THE DELl,CASE ARE AVAILABLE DAILY AT THE MARKET PRICE HMS Galley, LTD. HILLCREST PHYSICIANS BUILDING 1145 SOUTH UTICA, SUITE 12, GROUND FLOOR PHONE 584-1351 ,EXTENSION 2901 AT � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5c8cc992542162e3a61932f36c9bc666.pdf 655fad108bd3871f1bb8eac3ad135edd 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/. Description An account of the resource March 1985 Vol. 5, No. 3 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA CHAPTER ’Safe Sex’ to be topic of OHR meeting March 11 If you’re like many people, you’re confused. Confused about what to do about the continuing AIDS crisis. What can you do? What can’t you do? Do you take a vow of celibacy until a cure is found? Go recklessly on and "think about it tomorrow" like Scarlett? At the OHR meeting this month., you,ll be able to get some answers. "Safe Sex" will be the topic of the monthly meeting on Monday evening, March 11, 7:00 p.m., in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. Dr. Jeff Beal, Tulsa Medical College, will talk about the latest findings in AIDS research and about the new blood test available that detects the presence of the AIDS virus in blood samples. He’ll also talk about what you should and shouldn’t be doing with your partner. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Everyone is invited to attend this month’s meeting. OHR monthly meetings are free and are open to members and nonmembers alike. OHR applies to Mayors’ Conference for funding Fred Bassett, OHR president, recently completed a grant application to the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Program on AIDS. Supporting OHR’s efforts to be awarded a grant was Terry Young, Mayor of Tulsa. In endorsing the application, Mayor Young wrote: "Increasingly, this disease is becoming a threat to segments of our population previously not suspected to be susceptible. Accordingly, greater public awareness of the disease is essential." The minimum award from the Mayors’ Conference is $5,000. Tulsa OHR’s grant last year from the Chicago Resource Center was made us the first gay organization to receive: a public grant. Basse~t’s application cited the following. AIDS statistics: 16 confirmed AIDs cases in Oklahoma 2 pending confirmation 12 deaths of the 16 confirmed cases 3 cases under care with Oklahoma cities of origin (all in Tulsa) 6 total cases under treatment; 3 from out of state The application further stated that Texas was our primary area of exposure to "high risk" with an 8 to 12-month rate of doubling. If OHR receives the funding, money will be used to develop public awareness of AIDS. Annual ’Follies’ Set for March performance Silks, satins, feathers and sequins. Records, music, dancing and comedy. What does it all mean? The annual OHR Follies, of course! With more excitement, more glamour, more wigs! Rehearsals are beginning, plans are being made, the bar is being stocked, and tickets are on sale. It’s time you opened up your Museum of Modern Art personal engagement calendar. and put a big red checkmark under "Sunday, March 24." The show’s directors have announced that the "Melt Sisters~’ (Tuna and Patty) will be the hostesses for the 1985 show. These two dynamic comediennes are extremely popular with anyofie who’s seen them in Oklahoma City at Angles or in Tulsa at Over the Rainbow and Schlitzy’s. The show’s eighteen acts are preparing their songs and skits. If you want to be a part of the show, call today. There might still be room, especially if a performer’s gown gets ripped or Judy Garland record disappears. They just might need you to substitute. OHR members are encouraged to help in other areas of the production. Especially needed are bartenders, waiters, ticket takers, etc. If you’d like to donate a little of your time to a good fundraiser, call Fred Bassett at 627-4883 or Terry Jefferson at 252-4355. You can reserve your seat at the March 11 OHR meeting. Again this year, there will be champagne tables up front for $15 in advance. Behind the champagne tables are reserved seats for $8 in advance. General admission seats are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. You may reserve a seat at the March 11 OHR meeting, buy a ticket from any OHR officer, or send your check to the OHR post office box. But hurry! March 24 isn’t far away.~ Editor’s Note EDITOR’S NOTE: At presstime, the editor learned that negotiations for Ziggy’s had fallen through. Please watch for updated information concerning the location. Houston Vote Teaches Lesson In January, voters in Houston strongly defeated two antidiscrimination ordinances. Reprinted here is an "interesting comment {rom the March 5 issue of the Advocate. Recently, we received a letter from a disgruntled subscriber inHouston, who wrote, "It was with the deepest disappointment and disbelief that I read the first two January issues. There was not a word about the January 19 job discrimination referendum in Houston... I’m sure I speak for numerous other Houston subscribers when I say I’m incensed our national magazine has ignored us when we needed them most." We at The ADVOCATE do not regret that we didn’t devote more coverage to the situation in Houston; we regret that there wasn’t more to cover. Throughout the referendum campaign, we continually checked with our sources in Texas to find out what was going on. We discovered that virtually nothing was going on - because the gay community of Houston had decided "to keep a low profile" and "not to turn the referendum into a gay issue." The result of that strategy w~s made crystal-clear on January 19, when two gay rights measures went down to defe~t by a 4-to-1 margin (the most lopsided outcome in the history of such gay-related votes). The Houston gay community did not raise the money needed to wage an effective campaign, did not build the necessary coalitions with other minority groups and did not educate the public about who gay people really are. This opportunity to educate - perhaps even more than preserving the jobprotection measures themselves - was the most important aspect of the referendum campaign. Most disturbing, the referendum results indicate that a great many lesbians and gay men in Houston did not even vote. How can we expect nongay politicians to support our cause - potentially at great risk to their own careers - if we ourselves do not bother to cast ballots in our own behalf? How can we expect anyone else to care if, as one observer in Houston noted, "A lot of gays just didn’t care. Since the measures only protected city government employees, they felt it didn’t touch them"? So much for gay solidarity. . The lesson of Houston is clear: Keeping a low profile and :trying to slip anti-discrimination measures past our foes will never-work. It is a lesson all gay communities - including the one in Houston - should learn well. OHR Brunch is rescheduled The OHR Sunday Brunch Group is being reorganized. And everyone is welcome! The group will meet in people’s homes for a potluck each month. You’re invited to the next brunch scheduled for Sunday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day). Hunt up your favorite reCipe and get started. But first you need to let someone know you’re coming. Just RSVP to John at 495-1759. Or call Fred at 627- 4883 or Terry at 252-4355. John is chairing the OHR "cookbook committee" and he’ll be glad to talk with you about helping with that worthwhile project, too. Two ’happy hours’ set this month "Beware of the Ides of March" the soothsayer warned Caesar in 44 B.C. This ~ear you can celebrate the Roman holiday at the OHR "happy hour" on Friday, March 15, at Tim’s Playroom, llth and Lewis, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. How ’bout bringing some old friends along and meeting some new friends for a drink at Tim’s? Then on March 24th, another h~ppy hour wiil be held at Over the Rainbow, 1164 S. Garnett. You have two chances this month to relax and talk with other Tulsa gays. See you there. He says he can’t come in today ¯ ¯ ¯ his tan is uneven. F Kevin Gabel represenbng Msmorial V lkswag .n SALES & LEASING 4240 SOUTH MEMORIAL TULSA, OKLAHOMA 918 663-1830 Apuzzo resigns NGTF job Virginia Apuzzo, the dynamic Executive Director of the National Gay Task Force for the past two years, has resigned to take a jobin the administration of New York Gov. Mario Cuomo (D). Apuzzo will become deputy director of’the New York state Consumer Protection Board. Upon resigning, Apuzzo cited "personal reasons" in her life and the recenl~ stroke suffered by her father. Her position will be filled temporarily by NGTF Washington representative Jeff Levi on March 17. A national search will be conducted for a successor (or successors) as the job’s duties may be split into as many as three. jobs. "I think it’s ungodly to ask one person to be the chief political spokesperson, the chief educational director, and the administrative manager of two organizations (NGTF and Huma Rights Campaign Fund). Apuzzo has initiated and carried out a wide range of programs that have increased the NGTF’s visibility and effectiveness. Thousands of lesbians and gay men in smaller cities like Tulsa, Albuquerque, and Birmingham who had never seen a national leader saw and heard Ginny Apuzzo. She carried the message to many that they were an important part of the gay civil rights movement. Apuzzo, however, was unable to raise the membership of the NGTF. It still remains at only 8500 - tiny for a national organization that attempts to lobby legislators in Washington. The organization is also in debt about $58,000 and is on unsure .financial footing. If you’d like to help out, you can join by writing NGTF, 80 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10011 or by calling 1-800-221-7044. Hospice program helps AIDS victim Members of the Tulsa gay community have viewed with detachment the peril of Aquired Immune Deficiency Disease which now affects nearly 8,000 Americans. Only 16 cases have been reported in Oklahoma. Last summer, Grant contacted Tulsa OHR for help. Living in nearby Okmulgee with his lover, Jerry, Grant had AIDS. Fortunately, OHR already had a hospice committee ready to face the inevitable effects of AIDS in the gay community. Several educational programs and seminars later, the time had arrived to put theory into action. David Hall chaired the committee. He found several volunteers to provide much-needed assistance to Grant by running errands, doing household chores, providing legal assistance - but most of all, providing companionship and compassion. Of particular note were the efforts of Jack Francis who visited Grant and Jerry at least weekly in Okmulgee and in a Tulsa hospital. Grant died a few days ago this month. OHR extends its deepest sympathy to Jerry and to Grant’s family. OHR has received several donations in Grant’s memory. Additional donations may be made to 0HR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. The gay community at times is ill-defined and ill-prepared. However, despite a diversity of types and of lifestyles within the gay structure, a common disease reaching epidemic proportions faces all of us. Tulsa’s gay community, though diverse, is able to provide some medical, legal, and emotional assistance to AIDS victims because of OHR. OHR is a purely volunteer and nonprofit organization, and its Hospice Program volunteers were willing to share part of their lives to help Grant. We hope you’ll continue to believe in and support OHR. HMS Gallery Gourmet Dell Dishes ¯ a delicious lunch to go ¯ the perfect Sunday brunch dish ¯ an easy, delicious dinner after a hectic day Dining room or "to go" service - 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Catering and after-hours pickup service - 7:30 am til ... 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"HMS Galley... has strength in the creative and high quality menu offerings." ~r~r*~r Connie Cronley, Tulsa ~ibune Board endorses policy statement OHR’s Executive Board has voted to join the list of organizations who are officially on record as endorsing the following statement regarding the new HTLV-III/LAV Blood Test. We urge you all to read this statement carefully, and to attend this month’s meeting forfurther discussion on this topic: With the expected licensing by the U.S. Food and Drug Adininistration of the gest for antibodies to HTLV-III/LAV, the virus considered to be associated with AIDS, it is important to state what we believe this test does and does not do, what its . potential misuses are, and what risks members of the gay community face if they take this test. It is our recommendation that, except in rar~ circumstances, this test should be used ONLY in the context of screening blood donations and as part of research programs that guarantee strict confidentiality. Individuals should be aware that this test ~¢ill NOT provide answers to such questions as: am I healthy? do I have AIDS? am I a carrier of AIDS? have I been exposed to AIDS? can I give AIDS to someone else? The HTLV-III antibody test does NOT diagnose AIDS. It simply measures the development of antibodies to the HTLVIII virus. A positive test result showing the presence of antibodies could mean nothing more th~n exposure to the HTLV-III virus. It is not known whether individuals with positive test results will go on to develop AIDS, whether they will be harmed by additional infection by the virus, whether they are infectious, or whether they are possibly immune. Similarly, a negative test result does not necessarily mean an individual has not been exposed to the HTLV-III/LAV virus. It could mean there has been no prior exposure or infection by the virus, that the individual is still in an incubation period before development of the antibody, that there may have been a prior infection and the antibody is no longer detectable, that the test was performed incorrectly, or that the test itself was inaccurate. Irrespective of test results, we underscore the importance of all members of high:risk groups continuing to follow prevention guidelines that have been put forward by AIDS service organizations, including the adoption of safe sex practices. The declining rates of sexually transmitte~d diseases among gay men in many cities show the success of these efforts. Whether one has tested positive or negative, whether’ one has been exposed to the HTLV-III virus or not, safe sex practices may help to prevent either new or further exposure to the virus or the transmission of the virus to another party. While the blood test will be used to screen donations at blood banks, the test will not eliminate all donations that have been exposed to the HTLV-III virus and are therefore potentially infectious. There is evidence that individuals who test negative can, in some cases, be carrying the HTLV-III virus. TherefQre, this test is simply an added measure to screen donors and is NOT a substitute for the donor deferral guidelines that recommend that those persons falling into at-risk groups should refrain from donating blood at this time. This includes all males who have had sex with more than one male since 1979, and males whose male partner has had sex with more than one male since 1979. Though we advise against individuals being tested, those who desire a test should NOT use the blood banking system as a means for getting the HTLV-III antibody test. Since the test is not 100 percent accurate and does not always detect infectivity, some blood that should not be transfused might pass through the system if the donor deferral guidelines are not followed in addition to the blood test. Individuals should be aware of the fact that their test results may be requested and obtained by third parties. Before requesting a blood test under any circumstances, we urge all individuals, particularly those in the gay community, to consider the following risks: * If a positive antibody test becomes part of your medical record, it could become justification for denial of life or health insurance in the future. (We are already aware of cases where individuals considered at risk to AIDS have been denied insurance). * A positive antibody test could also become a reason for denying employment. While lacking in medical justification, we are deeply concerned that this test will become a mechanism for screening out individuals who are at-risk to AIDS from jobs in such fields as health care, food handling, or child care. There is no evidence that AIDS is transmitted except through exchange of vital bodily fluids. This has not stopped some from already disciminating against those somehow associated with AIDS or the groups considered to be at risk to AIDS. Given the high level of exposure to the virus - and initial studies that show a high positive test rate - among gay men, we are also concerned that potential employers may use the test as an indicator for homosexuality. * The psychological pressures of knowing that one has tested positive to antibodies is one of deep concern to our community. While a positive test resul~ does not necessarily mean one is golng to develop AIDS, there has been sufficient inaccurate publicity suggesting that this is indeed a test of AIDS. Until that link is broken, the mental health impact of receiving a Do it Yourself... And Savel SHOW YOU HOW ART & GI~ GAL~RY INC. Do It Yourself&Save Umited Edition Prints 7.42-2109 3512 S. PEORIA WP116-TOH positive test result could be devastating. The misconceptions and general level of hysterla’ amon~" the general pubhc’ about AIDS increases the hkehhood of a~ panicked response to a p.ositive test result. We continue to encourage members of our community to participate in research studies that might help find the answers to the AIDS riddle, including studies using this HTLV-III antibody test in the hope that a clearer meaning to positive and negative results might be deVeloped. However, we continue to urge - particularly in light of the risks outlined above - that participation in research be conditioned on strong guarantees of confidentiality for all research subject participants, including the commitment that identifiers will not be shared with third parties. The following organizations have endorsed this statement: The National Gay Task Force, AID Atlanta, AIDS Education Programs (Key West), KS/AIDS Foundation of Houston, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Balti-. more Health Education Resource Organization, FARO AIDS Action Council, Gay Men’s Health Crisis, Gay Rights National Lobby, Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, National Coalition of Black Gays, National Coalition of Gay Sexually Transmitted Disease Services, National Gay Rights Advocates, National Lesbian & Gay .Health Foundation, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Whitman Walker Clinic (Washington, D.C.) and Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS TO REPORT: ANT1-GAY VIOLENCE Call toll-flee [800] 221-7044 In N.Y. State [2t2) 807-60t6 Come Cruise with us on Norwegian Cruise Lines - MIS STARWARD Sailing August 10th, 1985 The Caribbean Cruise with a difference Ports of Call include: A Private Island, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel From Only $935 each ~Plea3e Cjo oAway .... with us! Double Occupancy Air Fare Included 11508 E. 21st ¯ Forum 21 Mall ¯ Tulsa, Oklahoma 74129 . (918) 438-3636 ’Awareness Week’ at OSU Because school is not in regular session during the last week of June when we celebrate Gay Pride Week, Oklahoma colleges have designated March 25 through 29 as "Gay Awareness Week." At press time, no information had been sent to uS regarding activities at the University of Oklahoma. But the following activities will be held at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater: Monday - 6:30 p.m. - OHR’s "Straight Talk" and the Film "Making Love"; Tuesday - 3:00 p.m. - Panel - "Politics of the Helms Bill"; 6:30 p.m. Film - "Lianna"; Wednesday- 3:00 p.m. Film- "Pink Triangles" (TBA) S.T.D. Workshop with Jeff Beal; Thursday- 6:00 p.m. Parents/Friends of Gays with Freda Gerrell and film- "Consenting Adult"; Friday- 3:00 p.m. Panel discussion of religious issues with MCC, Integrity/Dignity, Methodist Student Union, and Baptist Student Union. For more information about locations and events, call Scott Blakemore at (415) 372-5868. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OK 74152 The opinions expressed in the ~HR Reporter are not necessarily of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa. The Reporter attempts to serve the gay and lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma by being a medium for disseminating information and opinion. The editor reserves the right to edit all materials as necessary. Items and advertising for the Reporter should be sent to Editor, OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. Deadline for the April issue is March 27. Advertising rates: Business card .................................... $15 ¯ $25 Quarter page .................................... Half page ........................................ $40 Full page ........................................ $75 Classified Ads .................................... $ 5 for 20 words and then 10 Cents per word Membership in OHR is only $12 per year. Membership runs from July to July. Join now for only $4 and then renew in July for $12. Or send $16 to join until July, 1986. (Check your mailing label for your membership expiration date.) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP am enclosing $ ................ for membership. Also I’m sending tax-deductible contribution of $ ) I am 18 years old or older. ) This is a membership renewal. Jody Anderson, Ph.D. Counseling Processes for self-exploration and personal freedom ¯ Stress reduction ¯ Relaxation techniques ¯ Yoga stretching postures ¯ Meditation ¯ Diet and nutrition ¯ Breathing practices ¯ The Option Process Cherry Street Health Center 1623 East 15th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 (918) 592-1286 The OHR meeting for April will be postponed a week. Instead of meeting on the usual second Monday of the month, the meeting will be on the third Monday, April 15. This schedule change is needed to accommodate the out-of-town speakers. A training session for all OHR Gay Helpline volunteers is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The training session will be held at the clubhouse of Shadow Mountain Condominiums. More information will be available in the April newsletter. John Hausam Bu~: (9181 ~22-8990 REALTORS’ John Thomeyer, G.R.I. 584-0052 0HR’s "Project Straight Talk" recently completed two programs on the campuses of the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University. The gay groups have asked OHR back for a repeat performance both in Norman and Stillwater during Gay Awareness Week. Straight Talk originated last year spearheaded by Fred Bassett as an outreach to the heterosexual community. This month Straight Talk will also be presented at All Souls’ Unitarian Church, 29th and Peoria, and Trinity Episcopal Church, 5th and Cincinnati. If you would like to be on the mailing list for Dignity/Integrity, please call Daphne at 583-7063 or Terry at 252-4355. Dignity is made up o’f gay Catholics and Integrity is for gay Episcopalians. Howewer, everyone is welcome. Couples’ Seminar in OKC Last fall, Tulsa OHR sponsored a highly Successful workshop on gay relationships with Dr. Andrew Mattison and Dr. David McWhirter. Now, the Oklahoma City OHR chapter together with a group called the Weekend Graduates of Oklahoma (W.E.G.O.) are sponsoring a similar seminar in Oklahoma City. This relationship workshop will be on Saturday, March 30, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, Will Rogers Airport. To register, write W.E.G.O., P.O. Box 780411, Oklahoma City, OK 73178. The cost is $28 per person or $45 per couple ($5 more per person at the door.) "Developing & Maintaining Intimacy in Relationships" is ~he title of the workshop, which is based on the book The Male Couple" they wrote. OHR members were saddened by the recent death of Father Charles Matlock, a priest at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Tulsa. Fr. Matlock spoke at two different OHR meetings dealing with gays and religious issues. He spoke in 1982 and 1984. Matlock was described as "a real Christian. A friend to everyone." OHR will miss his support. ~ FLORAL DESIGNER Post Office Box 35952 . Tulsa, Oklahoma 74153 . (918) 663-5102 Articles needed for Garage Sale A fundraising Garage Sale is slated for Saturday, April 20 at John Thomeyer’s, 1920 S. Florence Pl. If you begin your spring cleaning soon, don’t throw that junk away. Someone else will probably buy it - and OHR can use the money. Take your stuff over to John’s. Or if you have something you can’t haul, call an OHR officer and someone will come over in a pickup and take it off your hands. Garage sales are good money makers, provided you help out by donating items. Every contribution is appreciated. Just below is a: pledge card. Several OHR supporters have filled them out in the past, and they help OHR pay its bills, provide services, and print this free newsletter to send to you. Won’t you help’? " It’s great that you give to the United Way and the ACLU. But it’s important for you to support your local gay organization, too - with cash. Pay your dues and make a monthly or quarterly pledge. It’ll make you feel good! Cut out and mail today. I PLEDGE MY CONTINUING SUPPORT TO THE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE TULSA CHAPTER OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH MY CONTRIBUTION OF: ) Monthly ( ) Quarterly ( ) Annually Signed: IF YOU WISH, YOU MAY DESIGNATE YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO A SPECIFIC ACTIVITY. ( ) Newsletter/Communications ( ) Information Line ( ) Health Care ( ) General Fund ( ) Athletics ( ) Other All Contributions Above Your $12 Membership Are Tax Deducti ble NAME: ADDRESS: CITY:. PHONE: ZIP: ) PLEASE ADD/UPDATE MY ADDRESS ON YOUR MAILING LIST. ALL OHR RECORDS ARE HELD N STRICTEST CONFIDENCE. NO DOWN PAYMENT! TAKE THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME 100% Financing --- Limited Tim.e Only Owner will carryat 10% interest (fixed rate) Easy Credit OR CALL ABOUT OUR 6% FINANCING Call: 492-8358 NOW! For More Information & Appointment C O N D 0 M I N I U M S I 6701 S. Richmond RESIDENTIAL COMFORT IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH TULSA BUSINESS DISTRICT PDF Text Text March 1985 Vol. 5, No. 3 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA CHAPTER ’Safe Sex’ to be topic Annual ’Follies’ Set of OHR meeting March 11 for March performance If you’re like many people, you’re confused. Confused about what to do about the continuing AIDS crisis. What can you do? What can’t you do? Do you take a vow of celibacy until a cure is found? Go recklessly on and "think about it tomorrow" like Scarlett? At the OHR meeting this month., you,ll be able to get some answers. "Safe Sex" will be the topic of the monthly meeting on Monday evening, March 11, 7:00 p.m., in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. Dr. Jeff Beal, Tulsa Medical College, will talk about the latest findings in AIDS research and about the new blood test available that detects the presence of the AIDS virus in blood samples. He’ll also talk about what you should and shouldn’t be doing with your partner. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Everyone is invited to attend this month’s meeting. OHR monthly meetings are free and are open to members and nonmembers alike. Silks, satins, feathers and sequins. Records, music, dancing and comedy. What does it all mean? The annual OHR Follies, of course! With more excitement, more glamour, more wigs! Rehearsals are beginning, plans are being made, the bar is being stocked, and tickets are on sale. It’s time you opened up your Museum of Modern Art personal engagement calendar. and put a big red checkmark under "Sunday, March 24." OHR applies to Mayors’ Conference for funding Fred Bassett, OHR president, recently completed a grant application to the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Program on AIDS. Supporting OHR’s efforts to be awarded a grant was Terry Young, Mayor of Tulsa. In endorsing the application, Mayor Young wrote: "Increasingly, this disease is becoming a threat to segments of our population previously not suspected to be susceptible. Accordingly, greater public awareness of the disease is essential." The minimum award from the Mayors’ Conference is $5,000. Tulsa OHR’s grant last year from the Chicago Resource Center was made us the first gay organization to receive: a public grant. Basse~t’s application cited the following. AIDS statistics: 16 confirmed AIDs cases in Oklahoma 2 pending confirmation 12 deaths of the 16 confirmed cases 3 cases under care with Oklahoma cities of origin (all in Tulsa) 6 total cases under treatment; 3 from out of state The application further stated that Texas was our primary area of exposure to "high risk" with an 8 to 12-month rate of doubling. If OHR receives the funding, money will be used to develop public awareness of AIDS. The show’s directors have announced that the "Melt Sisters~’ (Tuna and Patty) will be the hostesses for the 1985 show. These two dynamic comediennes are extremely popular with anyofie who’s seen them in Oklahoma City at Angles or in Tulsa at Over the Rainbow and Schlitzy’s. The show’s eighteen acts are preparing their songs and skits. If you want to be a part of the show, call today. There might still be room, especially if a performer’s gown gets ripped or Judy Garland record disappears. They just might need you to substitute. OHR members are encouraged to help in other areas of the production. Especially needed are bartenders, waiters, ticket takers, etc. If you’d like to donate a little of your time to a good fundraiser, call Fred Bassett at 627-4883 or Terry Jefferson at 252-4355. You can reserve your seat at the March 11 OHR meeting. Again this year, there will be champagne tables up front for $15 in advance. Behind the champagne tables are reserved seats for $8 in advance. General admission seats are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. You may reserve a seat at the March 11 OHR meeting, buy a ticket from any OHR officer, or send your check to the OHR post office box. But hurry! March 24 isn’t far away.~ Editor’s Note EDITOR’S NOTE: At press time, the editor learned that negotiations for Ziggy’s had fallen through. Please watch for updated information concerning the location. �Two ’happy hours’ set this month Houston Vote Teaches Lesson In January, voters in Houston strongly defeated two antidiscrimination ordinances. Reprinted here is an "interesting comment {rom the March 5 issue of the Advocate. Recently, we received a letter from a disgruntled subscriber inHouston, who wrote, "It was with the deepest disappointment and disbelief that I read the first two January issues. There was not a word about the January 19 job discrimination referendum in Houston... I’m sure I speak for numerous other Houston subscribers when I say I’m incensed our national magazine has ignored us when we needed them most." We at The ADVOCATE do not regret that we didn’t devote more coverage to the situation in Houston; we regret that there wasn’t more to cover. Throughout the referendum campaign, we continually checked with our sources in Texas to find out what was going on. We discovered that virtually nothing was going on - because the gay community of Houston had decided "to keep a low profile" and "not to turn the referendum into a gay issue." The result of that strategy w~s made crystal-clear on January 19, when two gay rights measures went down to defe~t by a 4-to-1 margin (the most lopsided outcome in the history of such gay-related votes). The Houston gay community did not raise the money needed to wage an effective campaign, did not build the necessary coalitions with other minority groups and did not educate the public about who gay people really are. This opportunity to educate - perhaps even more than preserving the jobprotection measures themselves - was the most important aspect of the referendum campaign. Most disturbing, the referendum results indicate that a great many lesbians and gay men in Houston did not even vote. How can we expect nongay politicians to support our cause - potentially at great risk to their own careers - if we ourselves do not bother to cast ballots in our own behalf? How can we expect anyone else to care if, as one observer in Houston noted, "A lot of gays just didn’t care. Since the measures only protected city government employees, they felt it didn’t touch them"? So much for gay solidarity. . The lesson of Houston is clear: Keeping a low profile and :trying to slip anti-discrimination measures past our foes will never-work. It is a lesson all gay communities - including the one in Houston - should learn well. OHR Brunch is rescheduled The OHR Sunday Brunch Group is being reorganized. And everyone is welcome! The group will meet in people’s homes for a potluck each month. You’re invited to the next brunch scheduled for Sunday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day). Hunt up your favorite reCipe and get started. But first you need to let someone know you’re coming. Just RSVP to John at 495-1759. Or call Fred at 6274883 or Terry at 252-4355. John is chairing the OHR "cookbook committee" and he’ll be glad to talk with you about helping with that worthwhile project, too. "Beware of the Ides of March" the soothsayer warned Caesar in 44 B.C. This ~ear you can celebrate the Roman holiday at the OHR "happy hour" on Friday, March 15, at Tim’s Playroom, llth and Lewis, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. How ’bout bringing some old friends along and meeting some new friends for a drink at Tim’s? Then on March 24th, another h~ppy hour wiil be held at Over the Rainbow, 1164 S. Garnett. You have two chances this month to relax and talk with other Tulsa gays. See you there. He says he can’t come in today ¯ ¯ ¯ his tan is uneven. F Kevin Gabel represenbng Msmorial V lkswag .n SALES & LEASING 4240 SOUTH MEMORIAL TULSA, OKLAHOMA 918 663-1830 �Apuzzo resigns NGTF job Virginia Apuzzo, the dynamic Executive Director of the National Gay Task Force for the past two years, has resigned to take a jobin the administration of New York Gov. Mario Cuomo (D). Apuzzo will become deputy director of’the New York state Consumer Protection Board. Upon resigning, Apuzzo cited "personal reasons" in her life and the recenl~ stroke suffered by her father. Her position will be filled temporarily by NGTF Washington representative Jeff Levi on March 17. A national search will be conducted for a successor (or successors) as the job’s duties may be split into as many as three. jobs. "I think it’s ungodly to ask one person to be the chief political spokesperson, the chief educational director, and the administrative manager of two organizations (NGTF and Huma Rights Campaign Fund). Apuzzo has initiated and carried out a wide range of programs that have increased the NGTF’s visibility and effectiveness. Thousands of lesbians and gay men in smaller cities like Tulsa, Albuquerque, and Birmingham who had never seen a national leader saw and heard Ginny Apuzzo. She carried the message to many that they were an important part of the gay civil rights movement. Apuzzo, however, was unable to raise the membership of the NGTF. It still remains at only 8500 - tiny for a national organization that attempts to lobby legislators in Washington. The organization is also in debt about $58,000 and is on unsure .financial footing. If you’d like to help out, you can join by writing NGTF, 80 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10011 or by calling 1-800-221-7044. HMS Gallery Gourmet Dell Dishes ¯ a delicious lunch to go ¯ the perfect Sunday brunch dish ¯ an easy, delicious dinner after a hectic day Dining room or "to go" service 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Catering and after-hours pickup service 7:30 am til ... Hospice program helps AIDS victim Members of the Tulsa gay community have viewed with detachment the peril of Aquired Immune Deficiency Disease which now affects nearly 8,000 Americans. Only 16 cases have been reported in Oklahoma. Last summer, Grant contacted Tulsa OHR for help. Living in nearby Okmulgee with his lover, Jerry, Grant had AIDS. Fortunately, OHR already had a hospice committee ready to face the inevitable effects of AIDS in the gay community. Several educational programs and seminars later, the time had arrived to put theory into action. David Hall chaired the committee. He found several volunteers to provide much-needed assistance to Grant by running errands, doing household chores, providing legal assistance - but most of all, providing companionship and compassion. Of particular note were the efforts of Jack Francis who visited Grant and Jerry at least weekly in Okmulgee and in a Tulsa hospital. Grant died a few days ago this month. OHR extends its deepest sympathy to Jerry and to Grant’s family. OHR has received several donations in Grant’s memory. Additional donations may be made to 0HR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. The gay community at times is ill-defined and ill-prepared. However, despite a diversity of types and of lifestyles within the gay structure, a common disease reaching epidemic proportions faces all of us. Tulsa’s gay community, though diverse, is able to provide some medical, legal, and emotional assistance to AIDS victims because of OHR. OHR is a purely volunteer and nonprofit organization, and its Hospice Program volunteers were willing to share part of their lives to help Grant. We hope you’ll continue to believe in and support OHR. Try something delicious and affordable from our varied menu or from our gourmet deli case. SAMPLE DELI ITEMS Curried Chicken Salad .... $1.95 V2 pt. Pasta Gregory ........... $1.95 V2 pt, Broccoli!Cauliflower Salad , $ .95 V2 pt. Waldorf Salad ........... $ .95 V2 pt. SAMPLE MENU ITEMS Avocado Special .... $3.25 Meatloaf Sandwich . $2.75 Dagwood Sandwich . $3.75 Cabana Salad ...... $2,50 Nacho Supreme .... $1.95 Carrot cake ........ $ .95 Cheesecake ........ $ .95 HMS Galley, LTD. Hillcrest Physicians’ Bldg. 1145 South Utica, Ground Floor FREE PARKING in Hillcrest Physicians’ Bldg, lot. CALL TIM AT 584-1351, ext. 2901. Tell him what you need, when you need it, and you’ll have it. Guaranteed. "HMS Galley... has strength in the creative and high quality menu offerings." ~r~r*~r Connie Cronley, Tulsa ~ibune �Board endorses policy statement OHR’s Executive Board has voted to join the list of organizations who are officially on record as endorsing the following statement regarding the new HTLV-III/LAV Blood Test. We urge you all to read this statement carefully, and to attend this month’s meeting for further discussion on this topic: With the expected licensing by the U.S. Food and Drug Adininistration of the gest for antibodies to HTLV-III/LAV, the virus considered to be associated with AIDS, it is important to state what we believe this test does and does not do, what its . potential misuses are, and what risks members of the gay community face if they take this test. It is our recommendation that, except in rar~ circumstances, this test should be used ONLY in the context of screening blood donations and as part of research programs that guarantee strict confidentiality. Individuals should be aware that this test ~¢ill NOT provide answers to such questions as: am I healthy? do I have AIDS? am I a carrier of AIDS? have I been exposed to AIDS? can I give AIDS to someone else? The HTLV-III antibody test does NOT diagnose AIDS. It simply measures the development of antibodies to the HTLVIII virus. A positive test result showing the presence of antibodies could mean nothing more th~n exposure to the HTLV-III virus. It is not known whether individuals with positive test results will go on to develop AIDS, whether they will be harmed by additional infection by the virus, whether they are infectious, or whether they are possibly immune. Similarly, a negative test result does not necessarily mean an individual has not been exposed to the HTLV-III/LAV virus. It could mean there has been no prior exposure or infection by the virus, that the individual is still in an incubation period before development of the antibody, that there may have been a prior infection and the antibody is no longer detectable, that the test was performed incorrectly, or that the test itself was inaccurate. Irrespective of test results, we underscore the importance of all members of high:risk groups continuing to follow prevention guidelines that have been put forward by AIDS service organizations, including the adoption of safe sex practices. The declining rates of sexually transmitte~d diseases among gay men in many cities show the success of these efforts. Whether one has tested positive or negative, whether’ one has been exposed to the HTLV-III virus or not, safe sex practices may help to prevent either new or further exposure to the virus or the transmission of the virus to another party. While the blood test will be used to screen donations at blood banks, the test will not eliminate all donations that have been exposed to the HTLV-III virus and are therefore potentially infectious. There is evidence that individuals who test negative can, in some cases, be carrying the HTLV-III virus. TherefQre, this test is simply an added measure to screen donors and is NOT a substitute for the donor deferral guidelines that recommend that those persons falling into at-risk groups should refrain from donating blood at this time. This includes all males who have had sex with more than one male since 1979, and males whose male partner has had sex with more than one male since 1979. Though we advise against individuals being tested, those who desire a test should NOT use the blood banking system as a means for getting the HTLV-III antibody test. Since the test is not 100 percent accurate and does not always detect infectivity, some blood that should not be transfused might pass through the system if the donor deferral guidelines are not followed in addition to the blood test. Individuals should be aware of the fact that their test results may be requested and obtained by third parties. Before requesting a blood test under any circumstances, we urge all individuals, particularly those in the gay community, to consider the following risks: * If a positive antibody test becomes part of your medical record, it could become justification for denial of life or health insurance in the future. (We are already aware of cases where individuals considered at risk to AIDS have been denied insurance). * A positive antibody test could also become a reason for denying employment. While lacking in medical justification, we are deeply concerned that this test will become a mechanism for screening out individuals who are at-risk to AIDS from jobs in such fields as health care, food handling, or child care. There is no evidence that AIDS is transmitted except through exchange of vital bodily fluids. This has not stopped some from already disciminating against those somehow associated with AIDS or the groups considered to be at risk to AIDS. Given the high level of exposure to the virus - and initial studies that show a high positive test rate - among gay men, we are also concerned that potential employers may use the test as an indicator for homosexuality. * The psychological pressures of knowing that one has tested positive to antibodies is one of deep concern to our community. While a positive test resul~ does not necessarily mean one is golng to develop AIDS, there has been sufficient inaccurate publicity suggesting that this is indeed a test of AIDS. Until that link is broken, the mental health impact of receiving a Do it Yourself... And Savel SHOW YOU HOW ART & GI~ GAL~RY INC. Do It Yourself&Save Umited Edition Prints 7.42-2109 3512 S. PEORIA WP116-TOH �positive test result could be devastating. The misconceptions and general level of h ysterla ’ amon~" the general pubhc ’ about AIDS increases the hkehhood of a~ panicked response to a p.ositive test result. We continue to encourage members of our community to participate in research studies that might help find the answers to the AIDS riddle, including studies using this HTLV-III antibody test in the hope that a clearer meaning to positive and negative results might be deVeloped. However, we continue to urge - particularly in light of the risks outlined above - that participation in research be conditioned on strong guarantees of confidentiality for all research subject participants, including the commitment that identifiers will not be shared with third parties. The following organizations have endorsed this statement: The National Gay Task Force, AID Atlanta, AIDS Education Programs (Key West), KS/AIDS Foundation of Houston, American Association of Physicians for Human Rights, Balti-. more Health Education Resource Organization, FARO AIDS Action Council, Gay Men’s Health Crisis, Gay Rights National Lobby, Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, National Coalition of Black Gays, National Coalition of Gay Sexually Transmitted Disease Services, National Gay Rights Advocates, National Lesbian & Gay .Health Foundation, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Whitman Walker Clinic (Washington, D.C.) and Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS TO REPORT: ANT1-GAY VIOLENCE Call toll-flee [800] 221-7044 In N.Y. State [2t2) 807-60t6 Come Cruise with us on Norwegian Cruise Lines - MIS STARWARD Sailing August 10th, 1985 The Caribbean Cruise with a difference Ports of Call include: A Private Island, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel From Only $935 each ~Plea3e Cjo oAway .... with us! 11508 E. 21st ¯ Forum 21 Mall ¯ Double Occupancy Air Fare Included Tulsa, Oklahoma 74129 . (918) 438-3636 �’Awareness Week’ at OSU Because school is not in regular session during the last week of June when we celebrate Gay Pride Week, Oklahoma colleges have designated March 25 through 29 as "Gay Awareness Week." At press time, no information had been sent to uS regarding activities at the University of Oklahoma. But the following activities will be held at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater: Monday - 6:30 p.m. - OHR’s "Straight Talk" and the Film "Making Love"; Tuesday - 3:00 p.m. - Panel - "Politics of the Helms Bill"; 6:30 p.m. Film - "Lianna"; Wednesday- 3:00 p.m. Film- "Pink Triangles" (TBA) S.T.D. Workshop with Jeff Beal; Thursday- 6:00 p.m. Parents/Friends of Gays with Freda Gerrell and film- "Consenting Adult"; Friday- 3:00 p.m. Panel discussion of religious issues with MCC, Integrity/Dignity, Methodist Student Union, and Baptist Student Union. For more information about locations and events, call Scott Blakemore at (415) 372-5868. Jody Anderson, Ph.D. Counseling Processes for self-exploration and personal freedom ¯ Stress reduction ¯ Relaxation techniques ¯ Yoga stretching postures ¯ Meditation ¯ Diet and nutrition ¯ Breathing practices OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OK 74152 The opinions expressed in the ~HR Reporter are not necessarily of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa. The Reporter attempts to serve the gay and lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma by being a medium for disseminating information and opinion. The editor reserves the right to edit all materials as necessary. Items and advertising for the Reporter should be sent to Editor, OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. Deadline for the April issue is March 27. Advertising rates: Business card .................................... $15 $25 Quarter page .................................... ¯ $40 Half page ........................................ Full page ........................................ $75 Classified Ads .................................... $ 5 for 20 words and then 10 Cents per word ¯ The Option Process Cherry Street Health Center 1623 East 15th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 (918) 592-1286 The OHR meeting for April will be postponed a week. Instead of meeting on the usual second Monday of the month, the meeting will be on the third Monday, April 15. This schedule change is needed to accommodate the out-of-town speakers. A training session for all OHR Gay Helpline volunteers is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The training session will be held at the clubhouse of Shadow Mountain Condominiums. More information will be available in the April newsletter. Membership in OHR is only $12 per year. Membership runs from July to July. Join now for only $4 and then renew in July for $12. Or send $16 to join until July, 1986. (Check your mailing label for your membership expiration date.) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE John Hausam Bu~: (9181 ~22-8990 REALTORS’ ZIP John Thomeyer, G.R.I. am enclosing $ ................ for membership. Also I’m sending tax-deductible contribution of $ ) I am 18 years old or older. ) This is a membership renewal. 584-0052 �0HR’s "Project Straight Talk" recently completed two programs on the campuses of the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University. The gay groups have asked OHR back for a repeat performance both in Norman and Stillwater during Gay Awareness Week. Straight Talk originated last year spearheaded by Fred Bassett as an outreach to the heterosexual community. This month Straight Talk will also be presented at All Souls’ Unitarian Church, 29th and Peoria, and Trinity Episcopal Church, 5th and Cincinnati. Couples’ Seminar in OKC Last fall, Tulsa OHR sponsored a highly Successful workshop on gay relationships with Dr. Andrew Mattison and Dr. David McWhirter. Now, the Oklahoma City OHR chapter together with a group called the Weekend Graduates of Oklahoma (W.E.G.O.) are sponsoring a similar seminar in Oklahoma City. This relationship workshop will be on Saturday, March 30, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, Will Rogers Airport. To register, write W.E.G.O., P.O. Box 780411, Oklahoma City, OK 73178. The cost is $28 per person or $45 per couple ($5 more per person at the door.) "Developing & Maintaining Intimacy in Relationships" is ~he title of the workshop, which is based on the book The Male Couple" they wrote. If you would like to be on the mailing list for Dignity/Integrity, please call Daphne at 583-7063 or Terry at 252-4355. Dignity is made up o’f gay Catholics and Integrity is for gay Episcopalians. Howewer, everyone is welcome. OHR members were saddened by the recent death of Father Charles Matlock, a priest at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Tulsa. Fr. Matlock spoke at two different OHR meetings dealing with gays and religious issues. He spoke in 1982 and 1984. Matlock was described as "a real Christian. A friend to everyone." OHR will miss his support. Articles needed for Garage Sale ~ FLORAL DESIGNER Post Office Box 35952 . Tulsa, Oklahoma 74153 . Just below is a: pledge card. Several OHR supporters have filled them out in the past, and they help OHR pay its bills, provide services, and print this free newsletter to send to you. Won’t you help’? " It’s great that you give to the United Way and the ACLU. But it’s important for you to support your local gay organization, too - with cash. Pay your dues and make a monthly or quarterly pledge. It’ll make you feel good! Cut out and mail today. (918) 663-5102 I PLEDGE MY CONTINUING SUPPORT TO THE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE TULSA CHAPTER OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH MY CONTRIBUTION OF: ) Monthly ( ) Quarterly ( A fundraising Garage Sale is slated for Saturday, April 20 at John Thomeyer’s, 1920 S. Florence Pl. If you begin your spring cleaning soon, don’t throw that junk away. Someone else will probably buy it - and OHR can use the money. Take your stuff over to John’s. Or if you have something you can’t haul, call an OHR officer and someone will come over in a pickup and take it off your hands. Garage sales are good money makers, provided you help out by donating items. Every contribution is appreciated. ) Annually NAME: ADDRESS: CITY:. ZIP: PHONE: Signed: IF YOU WISH, YOU MAY DESIGNATE YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO A SPECIFIC ACTIVITY. ) Information Line ( ) Newsletter/Communications ( ) Health Care ) General Fund ( ( ( ) Athletics ) Other ( All Contributions Above Your $12 Membership Are Tax Deducti ble ) PLEASE ADD/UPDATE MY ADDRESS ON YOUR MAILING LIST. ALL OHR RECORDS ARE HELD N STRICTEST CONFIDENCE. �NO DOWN PAYMENT! TAKE THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME 100% Financing --- Limited Tim.e Only Owner will carryat 10% interest (fixed rate) Easy Credit OR CALL ABOUT OUR 6% FINANCING Call: 492-8358 NOW! For More Information & Appointment C O N D 0 M I N I U M S I 6701 S. Richmond RESIDENTIAL COMFORT IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH TULSA BUSINESS DISTRICT � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d9e20b78cdaafb147809ac7b178f5575.pdf ed12d091feb3f7db731dcd7788854769 PDF Text Text APRIL 1985 VOL. 5, NO. 4 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA CHAPTER APRIlJ MEETING WILL FEATURE PROGRAM/FILM ON SERVICES TO HOMOSEXUAL YOUTH The April OHR meeting will be Monday, April 15 at the First National Bank Auditorium. The topic will be "Services to Gay and Lesbian Youth." Emory Hetrick, A. Damien Martian and Joyce Hunter with the Institute for Protection of Lesbian and Gay Youth will present the program. The Institute monitors and coordinates youth services, seeks to prevent delinquency and identify needs of young homosexuals. A film on a related topic will also be presented. The program will be especially beneficial to the Helpline Volunteers who deal with young callers. OHR meetings are open to anyone interested in attending. A brief business meeting will precede the discussion at 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S GROUPS TO FORM TWO ’HAPPY HOURS’ IN APRIIJ Anyone interested in joining a drop-in gay rap group or attending a rap group leadership workshop, phone Charlotte at 492-3802. The Tool Box will be the location of one of the two monthly OHR Happy Hours on Friday, April 12, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The bar is located at 1649 So. Main. Also forming for women is an outdoor group called Camping Women. Activities will be day hikes, possible weekend camping trips, birdwatching, nature trips. Anyone interested in joining please call Charlotte, 492-3802. On Friday, April 26, the Rustic Club, 1229 So. Memorial, als~ 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., will host the second Happy Hour. Plan on dropping in after work to meet some new faces. �US SUPREME CO T HEALTH GUIDELINES OVERTURNS HELMS BII,L TOPIC OF MARCH MEETING The U. S. Supreme Court handed the gay rights movement, albeit gingerly, a major victory March 26 by overturning the "Helms" bill. In National Gay Task Force vs. Board of Education of Oklahoma City, the Court let stand a 10th Circuit Appeals Court decision which disallowed the state from firing teachers who make public statements "advocating, encouraging or promoting" homosexual activity in a way that creates a "substantial risk" that they will come to the attention of school children or school employees. Dr. Jeffrey Beal, OU Health Science Center, addressed the monthly OHR meeting March 11. The topic was "Safe Sex." General health guidelines were discussed, along with an update on the AIDS epidemic. 108 people were in attendance. The executive director of National Gay Rights Advocates, Jean O’Leary, labeled the ruling a "spectacular victory for the rights of homosexual Americans." However, a March 27 editorial in the Tulsa Tribune stated: "With the decision -- or lack of it --a freedom was also lost, the freedom of parents to protect their children from a lifestyle they may consider unnatural, immoral and, if learned from a teacher, prejudicial to their children’s future happiness." The summary order without an opinion does not set national precedent but still is binding within the 10th Circuit Court’s jurisdiction (Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming). The vote was 4 to 4, with Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr., abstaining. The case was filed in Federal Court in Oklahoma City by Bill Rogers, attorney for NGTF, who was the founder of Oklahomans for Human Rights, subsequent to the passage of the 1978 law. The lower court upheld the law but the 10th Circuit overturned the law insofar as advocacy was concerned. The portion of the law permitting school boards to fire teachers for "public homosexual activity" still stands. Because of the tie vote, the Circuit opinion is upheld. The law does not address the question of firing teachers who are gay but only the right of free speech in advocating homosexual activity. In fact, just a few weeks prior, the Supreme Court, by refusing to hear a case arising out of Ohio, let stand an appeals court ruling permitting the firing of a lesbian guidance counselor by a school district when she confided she was involved with a woman. A jury verdict in district court originally sided with the woman and awarded her damages. OHR TO GET NAME CHANGE The executive board of OHR has proposed a name change for the organization which will be voted on April 15 at the monthly meeting. Upon recommendation by the group’s legal advisors, the board believes OHR-Tulsa and OHR-Oklahoma City should be operated as separate corporations rather than the present set-up in which both are combined as one corporation with separate "chapters." The proposed name is Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights rather than Oklahomans for Human Rights (Tulsa Chapter). The new incorporation will preserve the present tax exempt status. Gay men are encouraged, in sexual activity, not to exchange bodily fluids (blood and semen), limit the number ~f sex partners and use a condom. As of March 11, 8,797 cases of Acquired Immune Deficiency Disease are reported by the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta. Due to the strict definition of the disease, it is believed the statistics reflect only 10°/o of the actual number of eases. In Oklahoma, 16 cases have been reported. New York state has the largest number with 3,332, with 3,088 in New York City alone. 2,004 are reported in California, Florida 612, New Jersey 544. Texas has the fifth largest number of cases with 402. Discussed also at the meeting was the new HTLV-III blood test. This test only indicates that a person has been exposed to the virus, not that a person may actually have the disease. The test is expected to be offered at several Red Cross facilities. OHR strongly urges homosexual males not to take the test because the government refuses to guarantee confidentiality of the results. In addition to the hazards of government "listing", complications with health insurance companies may be expected. Because, too, homosexual males are a "high risk" group insofar as susceptibility to the disease, 0HR strongly recommends that gay men not donate blood in the interest of the nation’s general health. Lesbians are not "high risk" and are encouraged to donate blood to prevent a shortage. For more information, call the GMHC Hotline 212-807-6655 or the OHR Gay Helpline 587-GAYS. If you believe you have AIDS, OHR-Tulsa’s AIDS Hospice program will provide assistance or information. Contact the Helpline number or write OHR, AIDS Hospice Director, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. EXPERIENCE WEEKEND MAY 18-19 Several OHR members and friends have participated in a two day self-discovery workshop called Experience Weekend. May 18-19 another workshop will be held in Dallas, Texas. The workshop deals with such topics as: self-image including sexuality, relationships, standards and judgments, and communication. David Goodstein, owner of the Advocate, and Rob Eichberg, a psychologist, originated the weekend and will conduct the seminar. The cost is $250. For more information, write: Experience Weekend, P.O. Box 1206, 122262 Inwood Rd., Dallas, TX 75234 or call 214-821-2222. �NO DOWN PAYMENT! TAKE THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME 100% Financing --- Limited Time Only Owner will carry at 8% interest Easy Credit OR CALL ABOUT OUR 6% FINANCING Call: 492-8358 NOW! For More Information & Appointment Adults Only OHR Members and Friends Welcome C O N D 0 M I N I U M S 6701 S R~chmond RESIDENTIAL COMFORT IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH TULSA BUSINESS DISTRICT �x STUDENT GROUP IN TEXAS "Please Cjo eAway .... with Cite Tf’avel Experts WINS COURT DECISION ¯ 11508 E. 21st Monday, April 1, the U. S. Supreme Court refused to ban Gay Student Services, a homosexual group, from the Texas A&M University Campus. The Court cited a lack of jurisdiction and provided no opinion. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74129 438-3636 Remember Our Services Are Free! Because of the decision, GSS is entitled to access to campus facilities, newspapers and other benefits granted to officially recognized organizations. Administrators at Texas A&M argued that recognition could lead to "increased overt homosexual activity and resulting physical, psychological and disease ramifications . . . in the student body." The justices’ decision is in line w.ith several state court and Federal appeals court opinions granting constitutional protections of free speech and assembly to homosexual student organizations. The Oklahoma Supreme Court a few years ago upheld the right of the gay group at OU to be recognized by campus officials. BRYAN WEST RAY HAGEWOOD 1060-N SOUTH MINGO TULSA,OKLAHOMA 74128 (918) 835-7151 DAY OR NIGHT AKC SIBERIAN HUSKIES 44, 51 South Boston-M~ll L~©I ¯ Tulsa OK 74103 ~ $~T.ATMAN ~99.9835 [ II ,{]. 918 / 835 - 7300 831 DAVID MILUSON FLOWERS PETER NELSON F~r All Occasions �SPECIAL MEETING FOCUSES ON TWO LEGISLATIVE BILLS March 27, the OHR executive board called a special meeting of the membership to discuss two proposed bills in the Oklahoma legislature viewed as anti-gay. 133 people attended the session. Keith Smith, executive director of Common Cause, and Kevin Hatchcroft, candidate for State Senate, presented OHR members with an outline of the legislation. House BilI 1112 submitted by Representative Don Anderson (Tulsa) relates to children and child care centers and requires employment histories and background checks of child care facility staffs. Rep. John Monks (Muskogee) amended the bill requiring investigation of sexual preference of prospective employees. This bill passed the House and is in the Senate Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. A well intentioned bill (HB 1243) proposed by Rep. David Riggs (Sand Springs) and Sen. Rodger Randle (Tulsa) seeks to prohibit housing discrimination in several categories. However, Rep. James Hamilton (Poteau) amended the bill to specifically exclude gays. This bill also passed the House and is in Committee in the State Senate. The special meeting was co-sponsored by the ACLU/TU chapter, N.O.W./Tulsa chapter, and OWPC/Tulsa chapter. Fred Bassett, OHR President, commented at the meeting, "This is the largest attendance ever at an OHR meeting. The concern over these proposed amendments demonstrates the gay community will take an active role in fighting prejudice in current legislation." OHR and these organizations suggest if these bills concern you, contact your representatives and senators in the Oklahoma Legislature. Some addresses for your information: Rep. David Riggs 160 Osage Ridge Dr. Sand Springs, OK 74063 Rep.. Don Anderson 2383 W. Tecumseh Tulsa, OK 74127 Sen. Rodger Randle 422 State Capitol Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Sen. Bernest Cain 208 NW 33rd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 OHR does not take official political positions or support specific candidates for office by virtue of its non-profit, tax exempt status. 1229 South Memorial OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 3 PM - 2 AM SUNDAYS ............................ $5 Drown 6 PM - 9 PM (Draw beer & well drinks) TUESDAYS .............................. 2for1 7 PM - 9 PM (Draw beer & well drinks) 9 PM - 11 PM ($2 Draw beer) THURSDAYS ........... COUNTRY & WESTERN 7PM- 9PM 2for1 9 PM - 11 PM $2 Draw beer STARTING IN APRIL: VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - Sunday Afternoons MUD WRESTLING - Wednesday Evenings DANCE TO DISCO FRIDAY AND SATURDAY $2 Cover �ABOUT OHR ... OHR FOLLIES RESCHEDULED AGAIN TO MAY 12th DATE; OVER 20 ACTS PLANNED Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Chapter is a non-profit, tax exempt organization which provides muchneeded services to the gay community. Monthly meetings and newsletters, health clinics and information, political awareness, social and athletic activities are all part of OHR’s outreach. Membership fees, along with several fundraising projects, are essential to the group’s success. Individual contributions above the $12 yearly fee are vital and much appreciated. For information, write: OHR, Attn: Treasurer, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152, attend the next monthly meeting or call 587-GAYS. Your participation, financial or otherwise, is appreciated by all people who desire improvement of gay life in Northeastern Oklahoma. The OHR Follies have been postponed again. Because of problems concerning the location beyond the control of the Executive Board, the March 24 date has been tentatively rescheduled to May 12. The location of the event remains the Cabaret Theatre at the Tulsa County Fairgrounds. The time will be announced later. Watch for a flyer outlining more details. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA A reserved seat can be secured at the April 15th meeting or by calling the Helpline, 587-GAYS. Volunteers are needed to bartend, wait tables and take tickets. If you can help, call Fred Bassett at 627-4883, or Terry Jefferson at 252-4355. P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OK 74152 The opinions expressed in the OHR Reporter are not necessarily of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa. The Reporter Costs of seating are $15 for champagne tables, $8 for additional reserved seating, $6 general admission in advance. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $8. attempts to serve the gay and lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma by being a medium for disseminating information and opinion. The editor reserves the right to edit all materials as necessary. Over 20 acts are planned. The "Melt Sisters" (Tuna and Patty) will emcee the 1985 show. This is the 5th year for the Follies which is OHR’s biggest fundraiser. Items and advertising for the Reporter should be sent to Editor, OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. Deadline. for the April issue is March 27. Advertising rates: Thanks for your patience in the scheduling difficulties. Plan on attending May 12. Business card .................................... $15 Quarter page ..................................... $25 ttalf page ........................................ $40 Full page ........................................ $75 Classified Ads .................................. .. $ 5 MORE "STRAIGHT TALK" Brian Mumey presented OHR’s "Straight Talk" program to over 100 people at All Soul’s Unitarian Church on Sunday morning, March 24. The program was again presented March 25 by Jim Perry at OSU and March 27 by Bob Inglish at OU. for 20 words and then 10 Cents per word Membership in OHR is only $12 per year. Membership runs from July to July. Join now for only $4 and then renew in July for $12. Or send $16 to join until July, 1986. (Check your mailing label for your membership expiration date.) NAME ADDRESS. DIGNITY/INTEGRITY EVENTS Easter Sunday will provide the Dignity/Integrity group with an excuse for brunch and an Easter egg hunt at Daphne and Carrol’s, April 7. The regular group monthly meeting will be On Sunday, April 21, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Centreworks, 1432 So. Carson. There will be a Eucharist, a speaker and a potluck supper. Gay Catholics and Episcopalians and their friends are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 583~7063. CITY STATE ZIP I am enclosing $ ................ for membership. Also I’m sending a tax-deductible contribution of $ ( ) I am 18 years old or older. ( ) This is a membership renewal. �PSYCHOLOGY PROF. TO ASSIST IN HELPLINE WORKSHOP A Helpline Training session is set for Saturday, April 27th, 9:30 to 12:00 in the Shadow Mountain Condominium Clubhouse, 6390 S. 80th East Ave. Dr. Amy Blackburn, Associate Professor of Psychology, Northeastern State University, will discuss "How to Establish Effective Value Systems When Dealing With Callers." Listening skills will also be addressed. All helpline volunteers should plan to be present. BRUNCH SCHEDULED APRIIJ 21 CONGRATS TO THE GAYLY Congratulations to R. Shaffer, D. Hawkins and Mark Clark, Editors of The Gayly Oklahoman for the continued success of their statewide newspaper. Copies of the publication are available at local bars and businesses. The paper features expanded coverage of Tulsa gay activities. Subscriptions to The Gayly Oklahoman cost $25 per year. Contact Gayly Incorporated, P.O. Box 60930, Oklahoma City, OK 73146 br call 918-599-9380. Terry Jefferson will sponsor the "Brunch Bunch" Sunday, April 21, 12:30 p.m. Contact Terry at 252-4355 or John DeFord at 495-1759 to RSVP and for the location. Last month’s brunch was attended by 15 people. If you would like to meet other gays in Tulsa, this informal gathering provides an opportunity for fellowship. Bring a brunch dish and join in! TWO EUROPEAN MOVIES GAY YOUTH GROUP FORMS TO BE SHOWN AT FORUM MCC Church, 1623 N. Maplewood, recently initiated a rap group for homosexual youth. For more information contact Rev. Alice Jones at 838-1715. Two movies of interest to the gay community will be shown this month at the Williams Center Cinema: Swarm In Love (April 21) and Ernesto (April 28). Both films will begin at 8:00 and cost $4. ’GAY-RAGE’ SALE APRIL 20 Based on the novel by Marcel Proust, Swarm In Love paints a magnificent portrait of obsessive passion in a supercilious society. Charles Swann (Jeremy Irons) pursues a woman across Paris. This film is directed by Volker Schlondorff and is in French with subtitles. Saturday, April 20, John Thomeyer will host another OHR Gay-rage sale at 1920 So. Florence Place. Contact John at 584-0052 or any OHR officer about donating articles or time. Ernesto, set in the Italian city of Trieste, follows the passions of a young man whose dreams become fuzzy as he experiences doubts and fears of his own sexual identity. He knows he must choose between his adolescent curiosity of homosexuality, a beautiful woman who loves him deeply and his dreams of becoming a famous artist. ! T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T ANNUAL ’WALK FOR MANKIND’ Volunteers are needed for Walk for Mankind. Please contact Jim Perry 663-5102 for information about this worthwhile attempt to alleviate world hunger. T ! T T T T T 1 T T T T Do it Yoursel?. ~ And Sa re! " " WE SHOW YOU HOW ~ -: -: ART & GIFT GALLERY CUSTOM FRAMING Do It Yourself & Save Limited Edition Prints 742-2109 3512 S. PEOF~;A ] T T i 1 T T �WEEKLY EVENTS Daily Happy Hour 12 - 7 SUN - FAMOUS BEER BUST 7- 9 $2.00 WEEKLY LOTTERY 11:30 DISCO 7- 11:30 MON- Sooner Pool League 8 4;0 LEAGUE PLAYOFF CONTINUES TUES - MOVIE NIGHT- No Cover FREE POPCORN (GAY ORIENTED MOVIES) WED- 25~ Draft Beer NEW MUSIC NIGHT 9- CLOSE $1.00 Well Drinks (w/ Playroom t-shirt or hat) THURS - OPEN POOL TOURNAMENT 8:00 $3.00 Entry Fee FRI & SAT - Dance to the Sounds of John "Fuzzy" Carpenter 9:30~- Close No Cover 2252 E. 11, Tulsa 592-9086 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK NOON - 2 A.M. MISS GAY EASTERN OKLAHOMA AT LARGE {FOR FAT LADIES) Saturday April 13 9:30 Showtime 4 TH ANNUAL OUTLAW TURNABOUT SHOW APRIL 27 10:00 PM $2.00 Cover (at the door) $3.00 COVER --WINNER RECEIVES EXPENSES COME SUPPORT THE SSL’s TO THE OFFICIAL MISS GAY REIGNING CHAMPS OF ’83 & ’84 OKLAHOMA PAGEANT AT THEIR WILDEST. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/add69b745b18eb7d3c8fafe648cf6d69.pdf 902269d59fa420db36d0017834d52e9c PDF Text Text TULSA " Publishe~ b~ i;ulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Vol. 5, No. 5, May 1985 Newspaper articles, t.v. broadcasts, radio shows all greatly influence how Americans feel about social issues. Negative images "’Gay People, presented by the media are harmful, especially to gay people. The May OHR meeting will address this important topic. It’s titled "Gay People, Gay Issues, and the Media." Ron Shaffer and Don Hawkins, editors of the Gayly Oklahoman, and Liz Cline, a producer at KTUL t.v., Channel 8, and possibly Joe Baker, the Dallas news correspondent for the Advocate, will talk to OH R members and guests. Gay people don’t want special treatment - we just want what every other group in society wants and deserves: respect for our human rights and dignities. Fairness and accuracy in reporting; Gay Issues, & the Media" to betopic for May meeting acknowledgement of our existence as a community; being treated on a par with those of other minorities. Crimes by gay people still get headlines while crimes against us still go unreported. Gay civil rights defeats are played up and our successes played down. Our rights and dignities, unlike those of other minorities, are still seen as "controversial." The media still include us on their laundry list of social evils such as drug pushers, murderers, and pimps. Terms like "homosexual murder" are still used while "heterosexual murder" isn’t. What can we do tO help free ourselves of negative media images of what it means to be gay? How do we combat misinformation? What whould we look for in the media? What do journalists and news reporters think about gay issues? Come to the OHR meeting on Monday, May 13, at 7:00 pm OHR to be on radio show OH R spokespeople Fred Basset and Shelley Wiley will be talking about OHR and answering.questions about the Tulsa gay community on Sunday morning at 9:00, May Z6, on K.I~MG Radio 74 (AM). Ed Hardy, the host of Sunday morning’s "Talk of the Town" radio call-in show, has invited OHR to send two guests to discuss OHR, its projects and goals, plus answer questions from callers. Don’t forget to listen in on Sunday, May Z6, from 9:00 to ! ! :00 am on KRMG Radio 74 (AM). in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, at 4th and Main. Meetings are free and open to everyone. Win-a trip to "Big D’ ’Tulsa" added to OHR name OHR’s having a raffl!! A generous OHR member has donated It’s official! The membership of Oklahomans for Human Rights, two round trip airplane tickets to Dallas to help with the fundrais- Tulsa Chapter voted’at the April meeting to incorporate sepa- ing. You can buy raffle tickets at the Follies on May 1 Z for SZ each, rately from its Oklahoma City counterpart. The new name will be and you may buy as many chances as you like. The lucky person’s Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Inc. The Executive Boa~ d, in name will be drawn at the OHR meeflng on May 13.’ consultation with it’s attorneys, recommended the proposal. Experience Weekend May 18-19 ductions, public relations and policies prompted the move. Tulsa Complications with asset/liability distinctions, tax returns and deOHR will apply for separate tax exempt status as soon as the Secretary of State approves the new articles in incorporation,. It is not too late to register for The Experience Weekend May ! 8-19 in Dallas. David Goodstein, owner of the Advocate and While the name is new, the traditional outreach programs will continue. Rob Eichberg, Ph.D. from Los Angeles will conduct the seminar on personal enrichment and self-disc0very. For information wdte: The Experience Weekend, P.O. Box ! 2.06, Dallas, I"X 752.34. Thanks to Doug who sponsored a "guest event" Apdl 2.8 Softball season is here and teams are forming. If you’d like to play softball, this summer, call Pat_Murphy right away at 455- to inform people about this beneficial workshop. 8777 or Rob Duncan at 62Z- I :ii.~i:~i~ �New gay pofitical caucus outlines legislative bills Public library gets books; more books, money needed In response to the increased number of anti-gay bills before For several months~, Brian Mumey has chaired the Library En- the Oklahoma Legislature, a statewide political lobbying group richment Project for OHR. Last month the group,s efforts came has been organized to represent the political concerns of Ok- to fruition. Over 35 books and periodical subscriptions were do- lahoma’s gay and lesbian community. Kevin Gabel, locally active nated to the Tulsa Public Library system. Each book contains in- in the newly formed Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus, gave the side a plate acknowledging the contribution by OHR and pro- following information: vides information for the reader to contact the organization. The cost of the donation was nearly $300. Funds were primarily sup- The Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus has been hard at work re- plied through the Chicago Resource Foundation grant.. cently, rallying supporters to lobby against anti-gay legislation The committee’s work is not complete. Several more titles will pending before the state legislature. be donated as funds are avaiFable. Can you help? A contribution A new teacher’s bill is being pushed through the legislature as of $10 or $20 will be significant. A donation of that size can pur- a response to our success in the Helms Bill decision by the Su- chase a much needed book or subscription. Also, if you alread2 preme own a book that you no longer use, consider donating it to the court. The new bill (H.B. 1569), specifically bans homosexuals from teaching in Oklahoma. This bill has already Project. If you like, contact Brian directly to ascertain titles re- passed the House. OGPC has been urging Senator Rodger Ran- maining to be donated and purchase the book directly or supply die, D-Tulsa, president protempore of the Senate, to block this funds specifically for the book you want to see in the library. issue. Since the deadline for new legislation had passed prior to its introduction, this bill’s sponsors are asking the Senate to sus- Remember when you first went to your hometown library and pend the rules and allow this bill to be considered~ We hope R~ndie will oppose the rules vote and successfully block this bill. looked up "Homosexual" in the card catalog? Were you satisfied with the results? This is a worthwhile project sponsored by Tulsa OHR which merits your support. The Fair Housing Bill (H.B. I Z43), which was originally introduced to bring Oklahoma in line with federal fair housing laws, has been amended by both the House and Senate to specifically exclude gays from the legislation. As the senate version is likely to pass, OGPC is urging that everyone contact Representative David Riggs (405-SZI-Z711), Senator Rodger Randle (4055Z 1-5551 ) and Senator Bernard Mclntyre (405-5Z4-01Z6) to urge them to work for passage of the bill in its ORIGINAL form (without the anti-gay language). This bill is in committee, so there Singers wanted for chorus; rehearsal set for May 16 Look out, Tulsa! The first rehearsal of the Tulsa Gay Chorus has been scheduled for Thursday, May 16th at 7 p.m. This organizational rehearsal will be held at Tulsa MCC, 1623 N. Maplewood, at which time a permanent meeting place will be announced which will be most convenient to the members. is time for you to call before the final vote. This bill is in committee, so there is time for you to call before the final vote. Men and women are invited to participate. The chorus will be learning a popular and classical repetoire which will involve reading music. Opportunities for those who need to learn music The time is now for gay and lesbian Oklahomans to have a voice in their future. OGPC needs your help. If you have ques- reading will be made available in the chorus setting or in special rehearsals. tions, comments, would Ilke to help, and would like to be kept updated on these issues, call Kevin Gabel, 584-4093, or Brenda Jim Harris, a new OHR member, will be directing. He has sev- Smith, 587-3015. eral music degrees including one from the Conservatory of Hospice , vo nteers offer help to bedfast patients Music, and more years choral experience than he cares to re- David Hall, OHR’s HospiCe Program Director, needs volunteers to assist an A1DS patient who has called OHR for help. This person is nearly bedfast and several things need tO be done for him. Please contact the Helpline for more information about what you can do. member. Anyone interested in joining, accompanying, or just for more information, call Jim Perry at 663-51 OZ, OHR summer bowling league starts at Sheridan Lanes Need a good summer activity? Want a way to get some exer- There are 5 othe,.r~D~ies reported in Tulsa through April 15. OHR is in the proces~’~ntacting them to see what can be done. cise and make new friends? Join OHR’s Summer Bowling League! Mixed teams are forming and the first outing is on Wednesday evening, May 29, at 6:30 pro. OHR teams will bowl at Sheridan Lanes, 31st and The AIDS epidemic is ~t~i’ting to have a serious impact in Tulsa. It is time for the gay community to bind together to help everyone out. Please volunteer. Sheridan. OHR’s previous summer bowling leagues have been quite successful. If you’re interested or need some information, please call 8366747 right away. As a little incentive, Sheridan Lanes is giving away to summer bowlers three trips fortwo people to Hawaii. Sign up for OHR bowling and maybe you’ll win a trip to Hawaii, too. �Helpline volunteersattend workshop; buy new machMe Several members of the OHR Gay Helpline staff attended a training session Saturday morning, April 2_7, at the Shadow Mountain Clubhouse. Dr. Amy Blackburn, Associate Professor of Psychology from Northeastern State University, spoke. Her topic was "How to establish effective value systems when dealing with callers." Representatives from the OHR Helpline, Youth Services, Domestic Violence Intervention, the Tulsa Helpline, and North- Religious group to meet Dignity/Integrity, a group for gay Catholics and Episcopalians and their friends will meet this month on Sunday May 12, at 5..00 pro. The group meets at 1432 S. Carson. A Eucharist and a potluck supper are scheduled. Afterwards, the group will attend the OHR Follies together. For info or to be added to the mailing list, call Daphne McClellan at 583-7063 or Terry }efferson at ZSZ-4355. Everyone is welcome! ’Walk for Mankind’ on May 4 eastern State’s Graduate School of Psychology attended the workshop. The 16th Annual Walk for Mankind was held in Tulsa May 4. Funds raised from the Walk enable Project (~oncern to provide Several Helpline volunteers also attended the two-day seminar in Norman on "Issues and Problems in Service Delivery to sponding to a plea for volunteers from OHR vice president, Jim Gay/Lesbian Youths" sponsored by the University of Oklahoma Perry, OHR supplied Z2 people who participated. Of the funds Continuing Education Department. Seventy-five people heard raised for Project Concern by OHR volunteers, ZO% will be do- Dr. Emery Hetrick, Dr. Damien Martin, and Ms. Joyce Hunter of the Institute for Protection of Lesbian and Gay Youth in New York nated back to the organization. city. health care and training for needy people all over the world. Re- New video tape available In other Helpline news, a new answering machine has been November 3, OHR sponsored a Couples Workshop featuring purchased with funds from the Chicago Resource Grant. Also, Drs. David McWhirter and Drew Mattison, authors of The Male Couple. Now a video tape has been produced by Humanus statistics for the first quarter show that thenumbers of counseling and counseling referral calls are increasing as well as the number of calls from females. Home Video, 361Z Woodhill Canyon Road, Studio City, California 91604, concerning gay relationships. Watch forimore information by separate flyer but in ordering, just mention "’OH R" and you’ll receive a 15% discount off the $39.95 price. FLOWERS PLANTS GIFTS MOTHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY, MAY 320 South Boston, Mall Level �HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TIM TURNER! TAURUS PARTY" LOSE WEIGHT NOW! Want to feel great? Look good? 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Strip/Drag Shows (Alternating Fridays) $~ Cover Charge COMING IN HAY VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - Sunday Afternoons HUD WRESTLING - Wednesday Evenings ,I~L~.Y 26 - FREE DRAW BEER £or Hay Birthday Boys ~ Girls, 3 PH - 4 PM �CALENDAR FOR MAY 7- JUNE 7, 1985 TUESDAY, MAY 7 OHR BOARD MEETING. 6 P.M. MEN’S AND WOMEN’SRAP GROUPS, Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), 1623 North Maplewood, 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 24 OHR HAPPY HOUR, Dantes, 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. TURNABOUT SHOW for the Tool Box Dozen Softball Team, Dante’s, phone for time. FRIDAY, MAY 10 SUNDAY, MAY 26 OHR HAPPY HOUR, The ’New’ Bamboo Lounge and Club, 7204 East Pine, 6 pm - 8 pro. MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 A.M. and 7 P.M. DIGNITY/INTEGRITY WORSHIP SERVICES, Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 A.M., or Madalene Church, 5:15 P.M. "TALK OF THE TOWN", KRAV-FM96 radio, will feature OHR President Fred Bassett and Shelley Wiley as gu.ests, 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. MCC PICNIC, phone MCC for time and location. MAY BIRTHDAY PARTY, The Rustic Club, 1229 South Memorial, free draw beer for May birthdays, 3 P.M. - 4 P.M. SUNDAY, MAY 12 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 A.M. and 7 P.M. DIGNITY/INTEGRITY MONTHLY MEETING AND POTLUCK SUPPER, 1432 South Carson, 5 P.M. (Group will proceed to the Follies after the meeting and will sponsor raffle of two round-trip tickets to Dallas at the Follies.) ooTHE OHR FOLLIESoe, Expo Square Cabaret Theatre, doors open 6:30 P.M., show begins at 7:30 P.M. Don’t miss it! TAURUS PARTY, The Tool Box, 1649 South Main, catered refreshments, Budweiser promotion, phone for time. MONDAY, MAY 13 OHR MONTHLY MEETING, First National Bank Auditorium, Fifth and Main Mall, 7 P.M. Business meeting followed by discussion of "Gay Issues in Media". TUESDAY, MAY 28 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 P.M. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY, MAY 30 OHR REPORTER DEADLINE, for copy, ads, calendar items. TUESDAY~-MAY 14 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 P.M. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 31 ECUMENICAL ALL-NIGHT AIDS PRAYER VIGIL, MCC, breakfast at 3 A.M. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY, MAY 16 TULSA GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, MCC, 7 P.M. ~ SATURDAY, MAY 18 TAURUS PARTY, Tim’s Playroom,’ 2252 East 11th, free barbecue sandwiches, chips and dip, hors d’oeuvres, phone for time. SUNDAY, JUNE 2 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 A.M~ and 7 P.M. DIGNITY/INTEGRITY WORSHIP SERVICES, Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 A.M., or Madalene Church, 5:15 P.M. "LA CAGE AUX FOLLES" BENEFIT PERFORMANCE in Dallas, sponsored by Dallas Gaylines for the Oaklawn Counseling Center. Call OHR information line for details. MONDAY, JUNE 3 SUNDAY, MAY 19 PARENTS OF GAYS MONTHLY MEETING, MCC, 7 P.M. MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 A.M. and 7 P,M. DIGNITY/INTEGRITY WORSHIP SERVICES, Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 South Cincinnati, 11 A.M., or Madalene Church, 2235 South Gary, 5:15 P.M. SOONER SOFTBALL LEAGUE BENEFIT, Dante’s, 3324-T East 31st. Call OHR information line for time. OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 P.M. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 21 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 P.M. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 4 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 P.M. �"Gay Pride Week" will be celebrated on June 14-30 We’ve got a lot to be proud of! Gay Pride Week 1985 will be celebrated for TWO weeks, not just one. OHR is heading up a community-wide steering committee which is planning several functions. The dates are June 14-30. man handlers We know how to take care of a man. The kick-off event will be a Mr. Oklahoma pagent sponsored ~ by M. C. Parker and Tim Warren at Tim’s, I I th and Lewis, on June 14. With RK® shampoos and conditioners -scientifically formulated products that work together to keep hair clean, full and under control. The OHR Reporter needs your help. Are you an artist? Like to graphics or cartoon? Would you like to write a column? Help with the monthly calendar? Are you willing to help fold the newsletter each month and get it ready for mailing? If so, the editors need you. Call Gary at 743-0401 or Bob at 587-Z084. Now. Let us take care of you. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA P,Oo BOX 52729 TULSA, OK 74152 The opinions expressed in the OHR Reporter are not necessarily of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa. The Reporter attempts to serve the gay and lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma by being a medium for disseminating information and opinion. The editor reserves the right to edit all materials as necessary. Items and advertising for the Reporter should be sent to Editor, OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. 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Utica Tulsa, OK. 74104 �5th annual "Follies" on May 12 IS DAY MOTHER°S REMEMBER! MAY 12 At last! A date, a time, and a place have been definitely scheduled for the 5th annual OHR Follies. Mark this on that fancy art calendar and datebook you got last Christmas: Sunday, May 12, at the (.al~ret The.a~e in Expo Square. On that date you can expect to see more excitement, more glamour, and more wigs than you’ve seen in a long time! If you want a reserved seat, you can get one from an OHR ofricer, by calling the Gay Info line at 59Z-5086 any evening, or by writing to OHR, PO Box 52.729, Tulsa 7415Z. 1060- N South Mingo Bryan West Something Tulsa, Oklahoma Ray Hagewood for that SPECIAL Friend .... There are a few champagne tables left for $15 each, reserved seats for $8 each, and general admission seats for $6 each ($8 if purchased at the door). Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:30 pro. Twenty-plus acts are scheduled to perform. The show’s hosts are the "Melt Sisters," Tuna and Patty. This annual extravaganza is OHR’s biggest fundraiser. Please help support OHR by attending. For tickets, information, or to volunteer to help tend bar, etc., call J. L. or Max at 252-4604. The Teddy Tush arrangement features Teddy snuggled in an array of fresh flowers that conveys any message -- from "I’d like to meet you" to "I’m crazy, aboutyou!, 835-- 7151 AKC SIBERIAN HUSKIES 446-2281 All Major Credit Cards Accepted Tulsa’s Only Early Bar Open 10 A.M. Monday-Saturday, Noon Sunday May 12 - Taurus Party MONDAY TUESDAY T~SDAY May 24 - Turnabout Show (DANTE’S) 50¢ DRAW BEER POOL TOURNAMENT HAPPY HOUR, OPEN TO CLOSE FIRST-PLACE WINNERS OF THE SOONER POOL LEAGUE WATCH FOR TULSA’S HOTTEST SOFTBALL TEAM Visit our TOY BOX Fri-Sat-Sun Evening~ ~ TO01~ BOX DOZEN 1649 South Main Tulsa, OK 74119 (918) 58Z-5640 �2pi~:2an~ Sat & Suo 4pllV2am MOl~-l~ri ~ood Served ~pm-lOpl~ Happy Hour 4-? Daily ~re¢ ~ood Suoday 4pnp~pn~ gmcrleao !lxprcss, 9io¢rs Club, t~lastcrCard, Visa 2,501 ~. ,51 st (918) 742-0912 �Two films of interest to show at Forum Cinema News briefs... The June OHR meeting will be one week late, on June 17. Marian Ben-Shalom, internationally published poet, will speak. Ms. Were you one of the many people who enjoyed the Italian film Shalom is active in the women and gay rights movements and £rnesto at the Forum on Sunday evening, April ZSth? The film, has been particularly forceful in seeking an end to discrimination mentioned in the last issue of the Reporter, dealt very explicitly against homosexuals in the military. and very compassionately with the homosexual experiences of an eighteen-year-old boy in turn-of-the-century Italy. The Forum’s Sunday Night Film Series recently showed the British film Another Counto/which dealt with homosexuality in a private The OHR "Gay-rage" sale netted $347 to the organization. ¯ Thanks to John Thomeyer for coordinating the fundraiser. school. Both films were well attended by Tulsa’s gay community. The Forum has two upcoming films of interest to OHR members. Robert Airman’s Come Back to the Five &’ Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy[Dean stars Chef, Sandy Dennis, and Karen Black and Jim Perry will present "Straight Talk" to Tulsa Junior College, Southeast Campus psychology/class this month. is set in a small Texas town. The film has many funny lines and Karen Blackplays a childhood friend of Cher and Sandy Dennis who returns after a sex change operation. Also scheduled as "coming soon" is The Times of HarveyNlilk which won an Oscar last February as 1984’s Best Documentary. This fine film is a "must see" for gay people. MCC offers many activities Are you aware of the numerous activities at the Metropolitan Community Church for gay men and lesbians? For example, Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. are rap groups. An average of 35 men and 37 women participate each week. Homosexual youth meet each Monday at 7:00 p.m. Parents of gays meet on the first Tulsa has a new bar and a newly remodeled bar. Dante’s is Io= cated in the Ranch Acres Shopping Center East at 33 Z4 East 31 st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Regular religious services are 10:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each Sunday and 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday. (just east of Harvard) and it opens at 3 pm daily. Gene, who’s had the Bamboo Lounge at 72.04 East Pine for over 25 years, has made some changes. Drop by and see what’s new in Tulsa. ~Please Go o.Away .... with us! CIlxe Tf’avel Experts MCC is located at 1023 N. Maplewood. Contact Rev. Alice Jones at 838-1715 for further information. 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Damien Martian and Ioyce Hunter from the Institute for Protection of Lesbian and Gay Youth in New York City conducted the program. Within the last year, over 8,000 cases were handled by the Institute which monitors and coordinates youth services in the NYC Institute. An interesting statistic was advanced by, the health professionals. An estimated 2.0% of all teen suicides are the result of problems with homosexuality. Hetrick, Martian and Hunter presented a seminar to health care professionals, psychiatrists and psychologists the following two days. Over 75 people signed up. OHR provided several rep= resentatives to the workshop. More AIDS statistics... Remember in January when the Reporter noted national AIDS FRANK CALLED TO INVITE YOU TO A PARTY. HE SAID THE CHIFFON WITH THE SPAGHETTI STRAPS WILL BE FINE... WILL YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN THAT? statistics? Neighboring Texas listed 36Z cases. As of March 8, Reprinted from the Advocate there were 402 cases. Now as of April 8, there are 449 cases of AIDS in Texas! Last month, we reported 8,797 cases nationally. This month, 9,405. Oklahoma confirmed one additional case since last month, bringing the total to 17.74% of all victims are gay. 48% of the reported number are fatalities. CALL TOLL.FREE To speed all of your. subscription business with The ADVOCATE, just call one of our handy toll-flee numbers. Our Operators are ready to answer your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may charge your orders to Master Cardor VISA, or ask to be billed later. GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS (800) 227-3040 Nationwide (800) 652.1880 California only P.O. BOX 8991 MALIBU, CA 90265 CRI$!$LIN£ TO I~POI’~I’: ANTI-GAY VIOLENCE Coil toll-free 18001 22t-7044 In N.Y. Store {212) 807-60t6 592-1273 After 5:00 FREE ESTIMATES WALLPAPERING BY ERIC ¯PAINTING eGEN. REMODELING �D A,.-.N TE.’ ~,.. A COMFORTABLE ALTERNATIVE ii I | I J / DANCE, CRUISE, RELAX, AND ENJOY! ~SUNDAYS~ BEER BUST~5 HOURS (4 to 9) $~.oo ~WEDNESDAYS~ DYNASTY NIGHTS~Wine... 75¢ glass SCHNAPPS... 75¢ shot ~ALL WEEK~ WELL DRINKS $1.75 3324oP East 31st Ranch Acres Shopping Center East 31st at Harvard Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 (918) 743-2366 Sunday, May 19th TOOL BOX TURNABOUT SHOW (Call for Details) Friday, May 24th OHR HAPPY HOUR 6 - 8 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e7315029ea9057653d9a35c831fd8b62.pdf a339e354851a725cdfc3b5b7911b0f87 PDF Text Text Published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Vol. 5, No. 6. June 1985 Speakers, picnic, films planned Biggest GAY celebr tio state history to heid this mo th Over 35 separate events are planne~l for the Gay Pride Celebration set for June 14-July I. In fact, the celebration isn’t actually a week -- it’s 18 days! "Alive with Pride in ’85" is ~he theme. Activities are coordinated by the "Alive with Pride" committee in which Tulsa OHR has played an active role. The committee is composed of OHR volunteers Jim Perry and Vicki Robinson plus local gay bar owners, business owners, and religious leaders. The Noted Activist MIRIAM BEN-SHALOM Speaks June 17th cooperation of the various groups and individuals has led to talk of a permanent committee within the Tulsa gay community whic~h could address numerous concerns. Fred Bassett, OHR President, is enthusiastic over the coming activities the committee has planned. He said, "For several years different individuals and organizations and businesses have contributed in their own way to the development of the gay community. This year we have a productive coordinated effort for Pride Week plus an ongoing dialogue about other services and events. ’Alive with Pride’ will be an incredible expression of gay unity about our pride in ourselves and our city." OHR will sponsor several major events within the 18-day festival. Please refer to the enclosed calendar for events, locations, dates, and times for all activities. On June 17, Marion Ben-Shalom, well-known lesbian poet and activist, will speak at the monthly meeting. The following Monday, June 24, Valerie Terrigno, Mayor of West Hollywood, will be featured at a special OHR meeting. Another "Gays & Religion" panel will be held June 27, and the "Alive with Pride in ’85" will end with a GaySkate on July I. VALER[E TERRIGNO, M~,or of Wes~ Hol~ood, appea~ ~u~e �"GAY ~ MAYOR Will. BE F£ATUP.ED AT SPECIA1. OHR MEET- More on pride ," celebration . . .. POET/ACTIVIST TO SPEAK ING Valerie Terdgno will speak to a special OHR "Pdde Week" meeting on Monday, June 2-4, at 7:30 p.m. at the First National Bank auditorium, 4th and Main Mall. Gays across the nation watched with excitement last November when the West Hollywood voting results were announced. The previously unincorporated suburb of Los Angeles became a new city. Approximately 40% of its citizens are gay. Most of the city council is gay and Terrigno; a lesbian, was elected the city’s first mayor over 40 other candidates. The new city has considered numerous issues that benefit gay people. OHR’s monthly meeting will be on June 17 at 7:00 at the First Terrigno has always been involved in issue-oriented politics, National Bank auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main Mall. The featured speaker will be noted lesbian poet and activist, Miriam including civil rights, women’s rights, student’s rights, and gay and lesbian rights. She has recently been active in the campaign Ben-Shalom. to pass Assembly Bill # I, California’s anti-discrimination bill. She A multi-faceted, dynamic woman with an exceptional gift for moving audiences, Ben-Shalom has an extensive following in the Club and a term as the ACLU Lesbian and Gay Rights Chapter’s recently finished up as president of the Stonewall Democratic feminist and gay/lesbian communities for her poetry, her brilliant Legislative Chair. She was director of Crossroads counseling ser- platform style, and for her commitment to equal rights. Her vices, a social service organization. struggle to remain in the United States Army Reserve resulted in a landmark decision in her favor that has far-reaching civil rights implications. Ben-Shalom has spoken to over 2.000 different audiences and has appeared on nationwide television. She was the keynote speaker for the National Gay March in San Francisco which preceded the Democratic National Convention. She will take part the following evening at a talent show at Dante’s where she will read some of her works. OHR meetings are free and open to members and non-mem- The next morning, Terrigno will appear on "Dayline," KTUL-1V Channel 8, at I 1:30 a.m. The appearance of Mayor Terrigno will provide excellent media exposure for "Alive with Pride ’85." MCC SPONSORS TWO FILMS The Metropolitan Community Church will show God, Gays, and the Gospel, a film about the national MCC movement under the leadership of Troy Perry. The film is shown free by MCC since the local PBS television station (KOED) refused to broadcast it. MCC is located at 162-3 N. Maplewood (just west of Sheridan). bers alike. Plan on hearing this dynamic speaker. The film is at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 19. Coffee and dessert PRIDE PICNIC ON WEST bANK will be served. Donations are appreciated. U ndoubtedly, the highlight of the calendar of events will be the MCC will also sponsor a spaghetti dinner and film called Be- picnic and carnival Sunday, June 33, on the West Playground of fore Stonewall. This film was broadcast in late May nationwide the River Park, located on the west bank of the Arkansas River directly south of the 2.3rd Street bridge that’s under construction. is scheduled again for PBS on June 2.5. Call KOED to see if it will but the local PBS affiliate, KOED, refused to broadcast it. (The film Beginning at 1:00 p.m., the picnic will have over 35 game and be shown this time.) The excellent film is entertaining and discus- food booths sponsored by various organizations, individuals, ses gay life in this country before the 1969 Stonewall riot in New " and businesses. York. The film has been praised by critics and is a "must-see" for For example, Over the Rainbow bar will have a dunking pond gay people. The spaghetti dinner costs $3, for the film, $5. Con- for fans of Tuna and Patty Melt. M.C. Parker will host an im- tact Rev. Alice Jones at 838-1715 for advance reservations. promptu amateur drag show, and Dignity/Integrity will sell RELIGION PANEL DISCUSSION AGAIN SLATED nachos. There will also be games and races of all types. The picnic will be held rain or shine and is coordinated by the One of OH R’s most popular meeting topics has been "Gays & Religion." This will again be presented as a panel discussion at "Alive with Pride ’85" committee. Over 1000 people are ex- the All Soul’s Community Church, Alliance Room, 2952- S. Peoria, pected to attend. Tentatively scheduled, too, is a free VD testing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 2-7th. van co-sponsored by OHR and the Tulsa County Health Department. Vol~Jnteers are needed to help with OHR’s soft ddnk concession stand. Call the Helpline if you can help. Proceeds from the picnic and most other Pride activities will benefit the Pride Fund. Plans for a community-wide AIDS assistance program are being considered by the committee. Bring your friends, lover, family, kids, and neighbors for an afternoon of fun! i~ARVE¥ MILK FILM The Williams Center Forum will show "The Times of Harvey Milk" on Sunday, June 2-3, at 8:00 p.m. The admission is $4.00. The movie won the Oscar for Best Documentary of 1984 and is a "must see" for gay people. It covers the San Francisco supervisor’s rise to political prominence and his assassination by Dan White. This moving film includes actual film footage with interviews with community leaders in California. Don’t miss it! The panel will not be exactly the same panel from last sumreef’s meeting. This year, participants will also be from "mainstream" churches who may, or may not, be favorable to gay issues. This topic, presented twice before, has always been lively and this Pride activity should be no exception. Plan on attending. s~TE wiT~ P~JDE What better way to end ~Alive with Pride in’85" than an old crowd pleaser, a GaySkate? Bring lots of friends to Skateland, I I th & Sheridan, on July I. The GaySkate will be from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. and will cost only $2-.00. T-shirts and hats may be purchased at local bars and businesses. Look for details of all Pride ’85 events in this newsletter and in calendars at local bars. For more information about events, call the Gay Helpline at 592-5086 any evening from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. when the line is staffed (7:00 to 1 I:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays). LET’S CELEBRATE TULSA! �’Follies’ entertaining; makes good profit man handlers Several hundred excited fans showed up at the Cabaret Theater at the fairgrounds on May I Z for the OHR Follies. of a man. With RKe shampoos and conditioners -scientifically formulated products that work together to keep hair ¯ clean, full and under control. The show had two main goals: to entertain and to raise money. It succeeded on both counts. Twenty-plus acts introduced by Tuna and Patty Melt provided laughs all evening long. Efficient waiters and waitresses, competent sound and light people, talented (or at least dedicated) performers, plus jokes and music entertained the light-hearted crowd. The Follies took in several thousand dollars and made a net profit of $Z,548.74. Much of the credit -- and a great big "thank you" -- go to J. L. and Max for organizing the activity. Excellent quality video tapes of the show are available for $ 29.95. If you’d like one, write the post office box or speak to an Let us take care of you. RK by... officer at the June ! 7th meeting. AIDS hospice efforts continue Won’t you help OHR help others? Oklahoma currently has 8 active cases of AIDS. A total of 19 have been reported but I I have died. Seven out of the eight are in Tulsa. OHR has direct contact with 2 of the 7 cases. We provide dayto-day help to these people. This includes running errands, providing comfort and companionship, giving minor medical attention, and legal advice. If you have room for some ch.~ritable acts in your life, please help with the Hospice program. Call the Helpline and volunteer or speak to an officer at the June 17 meeting. In other news, the Executive Board is coordinating with the state Health Department for confidential HTLV III testing. Details will be released soon. Send in your favorite recipes Because we all know who does it best in the kitchen, OHR is going to publish a cookbook with all our favorite dishes! The Cookbook Committee, chaired by John DeFord, is looking for tasty recipes for appetizers, casseroles, hors d’oeuvres, and other goodies that are easy to use for entertaining (again, some- 1708 ~. UtiP.a Tul~, OK. 74104 thing we do well!) The cookbook project will continue most of the summer. The committee will hold a big "cook o~’ with prizes for best recipes, best presentation, etc., at a fall fundraiser when the book is published. Won’t you please send in a recipe or two? Send to OHR CookJook, P.O. Box 52_729, Tulsa, OK 74152 and start planning what Silent Pioneers, an outstanding PBS documentary on older gay and lesbian folks, will be aired on many PBS stations on Tuesday, June Z5, in conjunction with Gay Pride Week. Compared with the entertaining Before Stonewall (which covers some of the same ground), Silent Pioneers takes a more individual approach. In case the Tulsa affiliate doesn’t show it (and you’re urged to call KOED at 838-7611 to find out) you can rent or buy the videocassette from the Filmmaker’s Library, 133 E. 58th, New York, NY, 100ZZ, (Z I Z) 355-6545. you’ll do with the fabulous prize you might win. The Rustic Club, I ZZ9 S. Memorial, has just added a patio and volleyball court. Kay and Mary are now looking for you and your friends to play on volleyball teams. If you want to get a team together or you just want to join a team, call Kay or Mary at 8389Z83 dght away. Both men and women are encouraged to call. �5th anniversary OHR’s speaker , secured for July meeting Whydo we need a political lobby? Unless your elected legislators recognize your right to participate fully in society, you will be the continued object of prejudice and discrimination. If teachers and day care center workers can be fired, then all other employees, professionals, and workers who are licensed by the state can be next. This could include lawyers, doctors, beauti- Shelia Cheaney, human rights advocate and lobbyist for the cians, plumbers, contractors, etc. The list can go on and on. Re- Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates in Austin, Texas, will speak at the gardless, don’t you feel disgusted that legislators believe you July 10th monthly OHR meeting. The 35-year-old attorney molest children and shouldn’t be allowed in classrooms or day serves as a ~watchdog" for a wide range of groups and organiza- care centers? tions. Because of Tulsa OHR’s basic purpose and its non-profit tax- July will be anniversary month for Tulsa OHR. For 5 years, the exempt status, it’s felt that another organization is needed to ad- organization has provided much-needed services to the gay vocate political change. The newly formed gay caucus feels that community of northeastern Oklahoma. Cheaney’s visit will be timely as plans are underway to form a gay lobbying network in Oklahoma. Plan on being a part of the birthday celebration next month. More details in the July newsletter. change can best be accomplished through quiet, direct contact with elected representatives rather than through a widely publicized group. The group feels that change can best occur through a call network, letter writing, and direct discussion with elected officials. Political surveys will also be a part of the group’s efforts. Call Kevin at 584-4093 or Toni at 587-30 ! 5 for more informa- Pofitical caucus forms in Oklahoma At some point, homosexuals i.n Oklahoma must confront the unfair attitudes embodied in existing laws and proposed laws. The recent avalanche of discriminatory legislation considered in tion. The time is now, the place is Tulsa, and the reason.., your self-esteem. Labor Day tournament plans underway the state capitol underscores the issue. Several area gay men and lesbians believe the time is now, the place is Tulsa, to lay the groundwork for effective political awareness and action. Kevin Gabel and Toni Broddus are organizing a group to ad- Dean Dugan and Rob Duncan are making plans for the 5th annual Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament scheduled for the Labor Day Weekend. dress the current political situation. Several meetings have been The tournament, sponsorecl by OHR, is one of the largest gay conducted in Tulsa, Stillwater, and Oklahoma City, to consider and lesbian athletic events in the U.S. The Sooner Softball League ways to begin gay lobbying at the state level. By-laws are being is also participating. wdtten. Why now? Consider the following items under consideration by your legislators: The Camelot Hotel will serve as the headquarters hotel. Also, the Miss Gay Oklahoma Pageant will be the same weekend and will also use the Camelot as headquarters. Watch for details! ¯ HB 1569 seeks to close the loophole created by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in NGTFvs. Board of£ducation, Oklahoma City. It will permit teachers to be fired for advocating or promoting homosexual activity or conduct on school premises or dudng school hours. The "Helms" bill, which was overturned, applied not only to school activities but to non-school activities, too. This revision passed the House 94-0 and is now in a Senate committee. Effective lobbying while the bill is still in the committee might prevent the bill from being considered by the full Senate. ¯ HB I I ! 2. is in conference committee (composed of both House and Senate members) after it was passed by the legislature initially. This bill, if passed, will result in the firing of all homosexuals who work in day care centers. ¯ HB ! 2.43 passed the Senate 43- I. Although it prohibits discrimination in housing in several areas, it specifically excludes gays! The bill is in conference committee where lobbying efforts could possibly help. Several legislators have tried to delete the anti-gay wording, expecially Sen. Melvin Porter of Oklahoma city. Why here? Gay leaders statewide recognize that Tulsa has the best organized gay community in the state. The services of Tulsa Self-image in cruising Fifty gay men were asked two closely related questions: "How would you like people in bars to perceive you?" and "How do you think most people in bars actually do perceive you?" The vast majority answered the first question along these lines: "I’d like people to perceive me as being warm, friendly, approachable, a good person." Nearly all of the same men answered the second question this way: "I think most people assume that I’m cold, nasty, unapproachable, unfriendly. The truth is I’m just very. nervous and uptight.when I’m in bars." When many men go out cruising, they lose all sense of what they have to offer: their aliveness, accomplishments, education, interests, humor, warmth, etc. This is usually because they assume none of that matterS in the cruising scene. They also disregard just how sensual and sexy they can be. Instead, they compare themselves physically with the most gorgeous men in the bar (or with the men they’ve seen in gay magazines and porno OHR, the participation of gay bar owners and businesses, and movies) and conclude they’re inadequate. Rather than doing that, try to gain a realistic and positive view of your physical attri- the substantial involvement by individuals in Tulsa, make our city butes and personality traits. the logical place to establish a gay lobbying effort. Kevin and Toni are coordinating plans with Keith Smith of Oklahoma City in setting up chapters. by Paul Froman, Ph.D. reprinted from the Advocate �MONDAY, JUNE 17 MCC SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, Sheridan Lanes, 6:15 p.m. OHR MONTHLY MEETING, First National Bank Auditorium, Fifth and Main Mall, 7 p.m. Bus ness meeting fo owed by program featuring Miriam Ben-Shalom, nationally known poet and gay-lesbian rights activist. YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 18 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. ~ TALENT NIGHT, Dante’s, 8 p.m., featuring local t~lent. Performers call 743-2366. Donations accepted. T U L S A WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 (~HR\SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE ("Wednesday Night Mixers"), Sheridan Lanes, 6:30 p.m. SOFTBALL GAME, fManion Park, 56th and Harvard, 6:30 p.m., featuring the Tool Box Dozen vs. Budweiser. "GOD, GAYS AND THE GOSPEL," MCC, 7 p.m. Video documentary about Metropolitan Community Church, soon to be broadcast nationally. Coffee and donuts will be sewed. Donations accepted. (continued on p. 6) CALENDAR Tulsa’s Only Early Bar FOR JUNE 8 - JULY 3, 1985 SATURDAY, JUNE 8 MR. GAY TULSA PAGEANT, Tim’s Playroom, 2252 East 1 lth St., 9:30 p.m., phone OHR information line for ticket information and other details. SUNDAY, JUNE 9 MCC WORSHIP SERVICE AND STAFF SUNDAY FUND-RAISER, Metropolitan Commun ty Church (MCC) 1623 North Maplewood, 10:45 a.m. (Church staff required to wear dress, hose, and heels for fund-raiser.) DIGNITY/INTEGRITY MONTHLY MEETING, 1 ;432 South Carson, 5 p.m., featuring guest speaker Joe Meinhart discussing his recent experiences in Nicaragua. "SAY AMEN, SOMEBODY," MCC, 7 p;m., film featuring Gospel music and musicians. 1649 South Main 582-5640 Reprinted f~om ihe Advocate MONDAY, JUNE 10 MCC SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, Sheridan Lanes, 3121 South Sheridan, 6:15 p.m. YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m., phone 584-5517 or 743-0424 for location and other information. TUESDAY, JUNE 11 OHR BOARD MEETI,N,G, 6 p.m. WOMEN S AND MEN S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 OHR SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE ("Wednesday Night Mixers"), Sheridan Lanes, 6:30 p,m. MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 14 OHR HAPPY HOUR, Schlitzy’s, 1902 East 1 lth St., 6-8 p.m. GAY PRIDE CELEBRATION OPENING CEREMONY, Timls Playroom, 8:45 p.m. MR. GAY ALL-AMERICAN OF OKLAHOMA CONTEST, Tim’s Playroom, 9 p.m., $5 cover. SATURDAY, JUNE 15 UNITY FLOAT ’85,13-mile float trip down the Illinois River, chartered bus departs from Tim’s Playroom at 8 a.m. $20.00 ticket includes bus fare and float trip. Reservations must be paid by June 8. BEER BUST, Dante’s, 3324-P East 31 st St.,.8 p.m., $3.00 cover. SUNDAY, JUNE 16 MCC WORSHIP SERVICE, MCC, 10:45 a.m. COOKOUT, The Rustic Club, 1229 South Memorial, 3 p.m., hamburgers and all the tr mmings, $3.00 cover. BIRTHDAY PARTY, The Tool Box, 1649 South Ma n, 5:30 p.m., food and $1.00 pitchers. COUNTRY-WESTERN GOSPEL MUSIC JUBILEE, MCC, 7 p.m. GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m., phone 743-0424 or 584-5517 for location and other information. TURNABOUT SHOW, Dante’s, 10 p.m., featuring bar owners and managers, $3.00 cover.. I... I CAN’T GO ON! I CAN’T GO ON BEING POLITICALLY CORRECT, SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS,¯ CULTURALLY AWARE, FASHIONABLE AND BUTCH!... IT’S 100 MUCH! TULSA OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OK 74152 �More calendar events... ’~ THURSDAY, JUNE 20 OHR REPORTER DEADLINE, for copy, ads, calendar items. NUTS AND BOLTS PARTY, Over the Rainbow, 1164 South Garnett, 8 p.m., $3.00 cover. FRIDAY, JUNE 21 MISS CAMP TULSA PAGEANT, Tim’s Playroom, 10 p.m., $1.00 cover. SATURDAY, JUNE 22 MISS GAY FOUR-STATES PRELIMINARIES, Over the Rianbow, 1-4 p.m., $1.00 cover.. OPEN BLACK-AND-WHITE, Over the Rainbow, 8:30 p.m. $1.00 cover for those dressed in B&W; $3.00 cover for others. SUNDAY, JUNE 23 MCC WORSHIP SERVICE, MCC, 10:45 a.m. PRIDE PICNIC AND CARNIVAL, River Parks West Playground, 1 p.m., rain or shine. Food, crafts, novelty and game booths. For booth information phone 584-1213. The Playground is located on the west bank of the Arkansas River, directly south of the new 23rd Street Bridge (not yet opened). GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m., phone 584-5517 or 743-0424 for location and other information. "THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HARVEY MILK", Academy award-winning documentary film, Cinema Theatre, Williams Center Forum, 2nd and South Main, 8 p.m., tickets $4.00 MISS GAY FOUR-STATES REGIONAL PAGEANT, Over the Rainbow, 8:30 p.m., advance tickets $8.50. MONDAY, JUNE 24 MCC SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE° Sheridan Lanes, 6:15 p.m. OHR SPECIAL MEETING, First National Bank Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., featuring guest speaker Valerie Terrigno, openly lesbian mayor of West Hollywood, CA, "America’s only gay city". Reception following. YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 25 TELEVISION APPEARANCE BY MAYOR VALERIE TERRIGNO, "Dayline", KTUL-TV, Channel 8, 11:30 a.m. OHR BOARD MEETI,N,G, 6 p.m. WOMEN S AND MEN S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. POOL TOURNAMENT, The Tool Box, 8 p.m., $3.00 entry fee. THURSDAY, JUNE 27 "GAYS AND RELIGION," 7 p.m. (tentative), panel discussion. Phone the OHR information line for location and other details. SIDEWALK SALE, The General Store (Tim’s Playroom), 8 p.m. POOL TOURNAMENT, Tim’s Playroom, 8 p.m., $3.00 entry fee. BEER BUST, Schlitzy’s, 9 p.m., $2:00 cover. FRIDAY, JUNE 28 STONEWALL NIGHT "BEFORE STONEWALL" FILM AND ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI SUPPER, MCC, Dinner from 6 to 7:15 p.m., film at 7!30 p.m. A(~vance tickets $8.00, or $10.00 at the door. BENEFIT DRAG SHOW, Schlitzy’s, 11 p,m., $2.00 cover, benefits Pride ’85 Committee. SATURDAY, JUNE 29 TURNABOUT DANCE, Over the Rainbow, 8 p.m., $3.00 cover. SUNDAY, JUNE 30 MCC WORSHIP SERVICE, MCC, 10:45 a.m. GAY PRIDE NEW YEAR’S PROGRESSIVE PARTY, 1-3 p.m., Rustic Club; 3-5 p.m., Over the Rainbow; 5-7 p.m., The Tool Box; 7-9 p.m., Tim’s Playroom; 9-11 p.m., Dante’s; 11 p.m.-1 a.m., Schlitzy’s. ICE CREAM SOCIAL, MCC, 7 p.m. MONDAY JULY 1 OHR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DRIVE BEGINS. MCC SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, Sheridan Lanes, 6:15 p.m. PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF GAYS, MCC, 7 p.m. YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m., phone 584-5517 or 743-0424 for location and other information. OHR GAYSKATE, Skateland, 1150 South Sheridan, 8-10 p.m., $2.00 admission. TUESDAY, JULY 2 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 OHR SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, ("Wednesday Night Mixers"), Sheridan Lanes, 6:30 p.m. MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 OHR SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, ("Wednesday Night Mixers"), Sheridan Lanes, 6:30 p.m. GAY PRIDE, PRAISE, AND SHARING, MCC, 7:30 p.m. DOUBLES POOL TOURNAMENT, The Rustic Club, 8 p.m., $3.00 entry fee. For additional details about these and other events of interest to TuIsa’s gay and lesbian community, phone the OHR information line, 587-GAYS. To submit items to be included in next month’s calendar, call Ken, 587-3459, before June 22. Fred Bassett, president of OHR, participated in the "We Have Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa will meet on Sunday evening, June Problems, Mr. Reagan" rally in Oklahoma City on June 4. The rally 9th, at 1432. S. Carson at 5:00. There will be a service and a pot- on the steps of the state capitol coincided with the President’s luck supper so if you plan to attend, bring a dish. visit to OKC on June 5. Afterwards, Joe Meinhart will be the speaker. He’ll talk about Seventeen speakers addressed the rally on topics ranging his recent interesting trip to Nicaragua. Joe went with a small from black and women’s issues, nuclear disarmament, agricul-" ecumenical group of Americans and visited several villages. tural problems, the environment, labor, veterans, American Indians, the handicapped, and civil liberties. Come hear his interesting stories. Bassett spoke on gay concerns. Each of the speakers also wrote to President Reagan and the Dignity/Integrity is an organization of gay Catholics and Episcopalians and their friends. For information or to be added to the mailing list, call Daphne at 583-7063 or Terry at 2.52-4355. President was presented with a videotape of the forum. It’s time to renew your OHR membership. And ifyou’re on the Fred Bassett and Sandy Hill talked about OHR and answered mailing list but you’re not a member, it’s time to join. questions on KRMG’s "Talk of the Town" radio show on May July is membership month for OHR. If you’re a member, your 26th. Host Ed Hardy recently invited OH R representatives to be membership label probably has "07-01-85" on it. That means it’s guests on his show. Both Fred and Sandy did well and both en- time to renew on July I. Remember, OHR relies on people like joyed the experience. you for its support. Dues are a low $12_ per year and they pay for Now it’s time to write a letter of support and thanks to KRMG your monthly newsletter. panelists, this is especially important. Drop a short note of thanks Watch for a special mailing soon. Then get out your checkbook and join. While you’re at it, round that check off to $ Z0 or so. Any- to KRMG, 7136 S. Yale, Tulsa, 74136. thing over $12. is tax deductible and it goes for a good cause. radio. According to Liz Cline, one of last month’s program �! ! 1229 South Memorial SUNDAYS ....................................................... $5 Drown 4 PM - 7 PM FRIDAYS ................................................ Disco; $2 Cover (Draw Beer & Well Drinks) SATURDAYS ............................... Female Impersonators I 0 PM - $2 Cover TUESDAYS ...................................... Country & Western 7 PM - 9 PM Draw Beer 9 PM - 1 1 PM Two-for-One Drinks COMING IN MAY Volleyball League ................................. Sunday aft., $3 THURSDAYS .............................................. Two-for-One 7 PM - 9 PM OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 3 PM-2AM (Well Drinks) 9PM- 11PM ($2 Draw Beer) TALENT SEARCH BEGINS! The Rustic Club is conducting a search for local talent to establish a permanent show cast of female impersonators. For all interested performers, tryouts will be on Saturdays, June 1,8, and 15, at 10:00 p.m. Results will be announced Saturday, June 22.. Requirement: The desire to entertain and to preschedule your performance dates. Entry fee: None Rewards: I st place -- A weekend get-a-way; a scholarship to Cosmetology School; a regular member of the Rustic Club’s "Ladies of the 80’s" Cast. 2nd place -- An evening on the town with dinner for two; a scholarship to study Make-up Artistry as a career. Both winners, who’ll be chosen by the audience, will become regulars of the Rustic Club show cast -and get this -- WITH PAY! For more information Kay or Mary at 838-9283 Dorian at 272.- 1083 �News briefs Actor’s Theatre will perform Caryl Churchill’s play Cloud Nine Helpline volunteers can check out a VHS videotape of the April at the Phoenix Theatre located at 1638 S. Main. For specific information, call the theatre at 749-6488. Helpline Training Session by calling Sandy at 745-0358. Tommy Tune’s Cloud Nine appeared in New York on BroadCall Jim at 584-4093 if you want to participate in the Tulsa Gay way and is a play of special interest to the gay community. The Ch.orus. Both gay men and lesbians are encouraged to sign up play deals with homosexuality, sex roles, and colonialism in the for the fun. British Empire of the 1890’s and also in the England of the 1980’s. Jim Perry, OHR vice president, presented "Straight Talk" to a TiC psychology class of 35 students recently. The program was marked by an active question and answer session. For those of you who haven’t seen the original movie "La Cage Aux Fol!es," the VHS cassette can be borrowed at no cost from the Tulsa Central Library media center. Spanish Terrace, 2501 E. 5 ! st, recently opened a gay bar and restaurant. However, it’s now straight again! Sorry. Both the state director of the Human Rights Commission and the President of the Oklahoma Education Association spoke out The 7th annual Razzle Dazzle Dallas will be held on Saturday evening, June 29, at the Dallas Convention Center. Again this sternly against the anti-gay legislation in the Oklahoma legislature. year, a huge crowd is expected for the casino, disco, and cabaret. Melvin Hall, HRC director, stated, "We’re codifying a blatant Tickets are $Z0 until June Z3 and then $35 at the door June 39. For more information call (2 i 4) 826-0777 right away. form of discrimination into our law," when discussing the A pink granite monument, erected as a memorial to the esti- pressed dissatisfaction with the amendment and labeled it "obvi- amendment excluding gays from Fair Housing laws. Bernard Mclntyre, state representative from Tulsa, also ex- mated 350,000 gays killed in Nazi concentration camps, was un- ously unconstitutional." veiled May I 2 at the site of the Ne.uengamme camp. The monu- The proposed revision of the "Helms" bill drew attacks from ment bears the inscription, "Dedicated to the Homosexual Vic- OEA president Weldon Davis. "We don’t think a teacher should tims of National Socialism. 1985." It was erected by a group be advocating and promoting any sexual activi~," Davis ~aid. called Independent Alternative Homosexuals. 1.1.1 J.l J.IJ.l J.IJ.l J.l.l.l J. ! J. I Do it Yourself... And Save! WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GALLERY CUSTOM FRAMING Umited Edition Prints 742-2109 3512 S. PEORIA ’Please Cjo o.Away .... with u~! John Hausam 11508 E. 21st ¯ Tuba, Oklahoma 74129 John Thomeyer, G.R.I. (918) 438-3636 �Reporter Volunteers Needed Can you help with rent? The OHR Reporter needs your help. Are you an artist? Like to OHR’s office at 14th and Main costs $ ! 50 per month in rent. do graphics or cartoon? Would you like to write a column? Help Private individuals have generously contributed enough money with the monthly calendar? Take photographs or help sell ads? Are you willing to help fold the newsletter each month and get it during 1985 to pay the rent through this. June. But m0~e is. needed to pay the rent through the next six months. Willyou ready for mailing? help? Please think about paying the OH R rent for one month. It’s If so, the editors need you. Cal| Garj at 742.-0401 or Bob at tax deductible. Please call Fred at 6Z7-4883 or the Treasurer, Ter~ Jefferson, at Z5Z-4355 if you can donate any amount. D,A NTE’ The Event You’ve Waited For! A "turnabout" extravaganza featuring all the owners and managers from the Bamboo Lounge, Dante’s, Tim’s Playroom, Tool Box, Over the Rainbow, Rustic Club, Schlitzy’s, and Zippers! Come see this wonderful live, unified community show. All door proceeds go to benefit the Pride in ’85 Committee. M.C.’d by Tim Turner, plus a special guest M.C. Special appearances by Miss Kitty Litter, Ok. City, and by two of Tulsa’s leading gay businessmen -- Glenn Ra~ney and M.C. Parker.* Sunday, June 16, at 10:00 p.m. $3.00 Cover Limited Seating. Reservations needed. *Scheduled at press time. �Join the Gay Pr|de ~;eleDrations at II "Alive with Pride in ’85" DANCE, CRUISE, RELAX, AND ENJOY! 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. 7 days a week 50¢ draught beer 5 to 7 daily Sat. June 15 Beer bust; 10 p.m. $3 cover. 1/2 proceeds go to Gay Pride Committee. Sun. June 16 The event Tulsa has waited years for! Your favorite bar owners and managers in an entertaining "turnabout" show. Door open at 8; show at 10. $3 cover. Door proceeds go to Gay Pride Committee. Reservations suggested. Tue. June 17 Talent Night. Local talent; no drag. Call Dante’s orOHR Helpline for info. Donations at door for Gay Pride Committee. Sun.June30 A celebration to remember! A Gay Pride "New Year’s Party." Kick off the new Gay Pride Year with us. Begins 9 p.m. No cover; party favors provided. Free champagne. (This is a progressive party starting at O.T.R. See Gay Pride Calendar for schedule.) 3324-P East 31st Ranch Acres Shopping Center East 31 st and Harvard Tulsa, OK 74135 (918) 743-2366 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8903cbd903c6ea92b3060efb8d0c1900.pdf 50578a04bcc0caadd40542e3f2fffd19 PDF Text Text Published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Vol. 5 No. 7, July 1985 Texas attorney and lobbyist, Sheila Cheaney, will be the guest speaker at the July 8 meeting of OHR, 7:30 p.m. at the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main Mall. Her topic will be "Effective Lobbying for Gay Issues." A visible and vocal watchdog for a wide range of groups and organizations, Cheaney’s clients include Lesbian/Gay Rights Advocates, Common Cause, Texas Women’s Political Caucus and the American Civil Liberties Union. In addition to her lobbying efforts at the Texas state capitol of Austin, she is a practicing attorney and is an assistant professor at St. Edwards University. OHR has be~en instrumental in promoting the newly formed Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus which seeks to establish a lobbying network in this state. Cheaney will provide several pointers in dealing with legislators which will be useful to OGPC sympathizers. The July monthly meeting is open to OHR members and nonmembers alike. Everyone is encouraged to attend as the organi~1, . zat~on celebrates its fifth anniversary in Tulsa. Shelia Cheane~! TeXas gay rights Ioobyist, speaks on July 8. Photo by Reuben Njaa Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus is a new organization formed to fight for your rights in this state. Its objectives: I ) keep you in- Renew memberships formed on gay issues; 2) prevent passage ol~ discriminatory leg- this month information, contributions, or membership write: OGPC, P.O. In July, all OHR memberships come up for renewal. The yearly dues are $ ! 2 and provide the major funding for OHR’s various islation; 3) encourage positive legislation; 4) support candidates friendly to the gay community. Membership is $25 per year. For Box 904126, Tulsa, OK 74 ! 05, or call Kevin at 584-4093 or Toni at 587-3015. projects. Currently there are over 320 members. John Thomeyer is heading up the membership drive. John and several volunteers will be at bars and businesses this month, not only to remind people to renew, but to sign up new members. For five years, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights has offered August 30 - September 2 promises to be a big weekend in Tulsa. The Southwest Invitational Tournament, sponsored by many outstanding services to the gay community, from monthly OHR, will feature teams from around the country. The Camelot meetings and newsletters to health seminars and athletic events. will be the headquarters hotel. Also at the Camelot, Miss Gay Ok- These projects cost money. lahoma will be crowned. Watch next month’s newsletter for de- Please consider renewing your present membership or if you are not a member, please join us in making gay life better for Northeastern Oklahoma. tails of this festive Labor Day weekend. �We are also planning a weekend Campout for the fall, and the From the Executive OHR Mr. Tulsa Pageant for later in the year. Of course we will again have a Christmas Banquet to remember; and welcome Unity in the Tulsa Gay Community your suggestions for other activities that you would like to get involved in. We thank you for your support this year, and encourage you to speak to any of the officers if there is something you would like to discuss or if you have ideas or suggestions for us. As we all set about recovering from the festivities of our GAY Fred Bassett PRIDE CELEBRATION in the Tulsa gay community, I feel that it is President appropriate to reflect on the spirit on UNITY that is alive here Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights today. The time was finally right, and the people involved really worked together to make the last half of June a really memorable celebration for us all. Your OHR Board is proud to have been a Vice President’s Message significant part of that project, and want you to know about all of the other groups and businesses that were involved. The Gay Pride Celebration this year was truly a unified effort of the entire community. Every gay bar in town participated, as well as The Grand Design, The General Store, Warpark Productions, The Gayly Oklahoman, and Tulsa Week. Metropolitan Community Church got solidly behind the effort and provided many signif- Tulsa OHR has come a long way in a relatively short:perio_d of time and it’s not by luck or chance that we have come this far. Thanks to the work of previous executive boards and many OH R contributors and volunteers, we have.the trememdous opportunity to make great strides as we enter our sixth year. icant activities, and the Sooner Softball League pitched in (par- The 1985 Executive Board began our year dedicated to the don the expression!) and handled all of the sports at the Pride continuation and expansion of ongoing programs (the Helpline Project, Straight Talk, the Library Project, the health hospice, etc.). Picnic. That’s quite a list.., and one we can all be proud of. This same group of organizations, businesses and businesspersons is in the final stages of forming a permanent Community Coalition as a result of the success of the Pride Celebration project. The goals of this coalition include providing an ongoing unified approach to activities and fundraising in the Tulsa gay community, and a forum for discussion of items that concern the entire community. Your OHR Board wishes to express its deepest gratitude to everyone involved in the Pride Celebration, and we urge each of One of our most essential functions is our commitment to education -- both of gay and straight communities, and the quality of our recent pride celebration convinced me that the time seems right to expand those efforts and of course that requires your participation. Individually, the prospect of increased activity in a gay rights organization may frighten some. You must remember that regardless of how far you’re "out of the closet," you are an integral and important part of the gay community and OHR needs yo,,. you to personally thank the owners and managers of the bars, Someone once said, "It is better to be hated for what one is and all of the others involved when you see them and patronize than to be Io~/ed for what one is not!" As we mark our fifth an- their busines, ses for all of their efforts and support. As the year niversary and begin our sixth year. I trust that you will stand with goes on,i let’s all do our best to keep the spirit of unity alive here us -- our effectiveness in the future depends on what you do in Tulsa! today --- your membership -- your ideas Mid-Year Organizational Goals --your involvement --your commitment lim Perry The first half of 1985 has been a very active one, and has seen First Vice President some significant accomplishments and lots of fun activities. The two major goals that your Board set for itself at the start of the OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OK 74152 year have both been impelmented successfully: those were the coordination of a really great Gay Pride Celebration, and to work toward greater unity in the Tulsa gay.community. Certainly unity isan ongoing effort, and a continual goal. The goals that we have in mind for the second half of the year The opinions expressed in the OHR Reporter are not neces- are much the same as were outlined at the start of the year. sarily of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa. The Reporter at- Those include the following: tempts to serve the gay and lesbian community of Northeastern - Continue to increase the membership and the mailing list. Oklahoma by being a medium for disseminating information and - Renew the Chicago Resource Center grant. opinion. The editor reserves the right to edit all materials as nec- - Seek additional grant funding. essary. - Complete implementation of the LibraryProject. - Start "Rap Groups". Our major activities planned for the remainder ol~ the year include the Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament scheduled for August 30th to Septembe~ I st. We are very grateful to Dean Dugan and Chris Longobucco who are once again coordinating this major event for OHR, and are working with the Sooner Softball League to try to make this Tournament the largest and most successful in the country. ¯ Items and advertising for the Reporter should be sent to Editor, OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. Advertising rates: Business card ..................................................................... $15 Quarter page ................................................................... $25 Half page ..................................................................... $40 Full page ............................................................................. $7~ Classified Ads ....................................................................... $5 for 20 words and then 10 cents per word. �Thank you, Brian Mumey ACLU project,will seek to end any discrimination OHR has, throughout its five year history, benefited from the ~-~strong leadership efforts of several individuals. Brian Mumey ~served as the fourth president of the organization. Brian has accepted a new job which .will require him to move to Detroit, Michigan. Certainly, gay people in Tulsa recognize Brian’s outstanding service to the community. The American Civil Liberties Union announced plans to establish a new project aimed at ending discrimination against gay men and lesbians. The Lesbian~Gay Rights Project, located in the ACLU’s national office in New York. will begin by challenging state sodomy laws Instrumental in forming rap groups attended by several people during OHR’s first year, Brian later became OHR’s first public spokesman. He appeared on several television newscasts and wrote several letters to the news media on behalf of the organization. During his term as president, OHR received its first grant from a private foundation which was the first ever for a gay organization in Oklahoma. Also; OHR launched its "Operation Straight Talk" program and the Library Enrichment Program dur- that criminalize homosexuality and attacking the various forms of discrimination that these criminal laws engender. ACLU Executive Director Ira Glasser and ACLU President Norman Dorsen said that with the creation of the project the ACLU would be able to take a more aggressive and visible role in fighting for equal rights for gays and lesbians. "Gay men and lesbians confront laws and government practices that would long ago have been struck down as unconstitu- ing this same period. We hope Brian’s efforts on behalf of gay rights will continue in his new location. In Tulsa, his vision of an expanded role of a service organization forming not only as an integral part of the gay community but the city at large as well, will continue here for tional if they applied to racial minorities or women," Glasser said. "Laws in twenty-four states and the District of Columbia that outlaw consensual sodomy are used as the legal justification for various forms of discrimination, and force gay men and lesbians to choose between suffering second class citizenship or keeping many years to come. their sexual orientation a secret from the world." Thanks, Brian, for your help. "As long as civil rights for gays and lesbians remain a gay people’s issue alone, it will be too easy for gays to be isolated in Local news briefs their struggle to secure equality," Dorsen added. "Antiquated sodomy laws restrict the civil rights and liberties of many Americans, and permitting such discrimination to continue threatens Jack Fields and Ray Van Noy have commenced publication of Tulsa Week, a brochure listing gay events and advertisements the civil rights of all Americans." Eradication of sodomy laws within the city. For more information, contact Tulsa Week, P.O. The first priority of the ACLU Lesbian/Gay Rights Project will be ~ (~ Box 2405, Tulsa, OK 74105 or call 747-2339 or pick up your CO py I"n ocal bars and businesses~ Let’s support and encou rage Jack and Ray in their new venture. " the eradication of sodomy laws. Sodomy laws are used as the legal basis for police harassment of gay men, and to justi~ differential treatment of lesbians as well as gay men in housing, employment, and domestic relations (e.g. child custody) cases. Follies ’85 VHS or Be~a~deotapes, can still be purchased for $2.9.95. Mail your order with acheck payable to Tulsa OH R, P.O. Even where sodomy laws are not vigorously enforced, their mere existence defines gay relationships as a crime, perpetuating common myths and stereotypes about gay men and les- Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152.. bians, and inhibitng gay people from living openly. The ACLU, with the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Participants in The Experience Weekend Workshops in Dallas have formed a support group in Tulsa which plans to meet every two weeks. Promotion of the Weekend and encouragement of individual attainment are among the group’s goals. ’ Fund, has already filed a legal challenge to the Louisiana sodomy law. The ACLU is now exploring the possibility of bringing similar challenges in Arkansas and Minnesota. The gay rights project will also target discrimination against gay men and lesbians in housing and employment - with emphasis on education and the uniformed municipal services (police, firefighters, etc.). In addition, the project will pursue several cases in which local laws interfere with gay peoples’ First Tulsa’s Only Early Bar Amendment rights, including laws barring gay teachers from "advocating" homosexuality in the classroom. The ACLU Lesbian/Gay Rights Project is a result of strategy meetings of the national Ad Hoc Task Force to Challenge Sodomy Laws. This task force, orgainzed in 1983, consists of the national ACLU, several state ACLU affiliates, Lambda, the Lesbian Rights Project, Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, Texas Human Rights Foundation, the National Committee for Sexual and Civil Liberties, and National Gay Rights Advocates. Reprinted from Civil Liberties, Spring 1985 1649 South Main 58Z-5640 �Meetings, then, have been held each month for 5 years, 60 in all, not counting special meetings. The OHR ~epo~ter has been published 60 consecutive times. The mailing list has expandec~ to over 750 andan additional 500 copies are distributed in the bars each month. h ve hope. The gay helpline was insta ed the first year, originally at Zi~ pers, then later at the OHR office, which was established in tt~ third year, at 14th and Main. Right from the start, whether by recorded message or by "live" volunteers, calls averaged almost 4,000 per month! Helpline volunteers now are briefed on "crisis" Five years ago, several people metin homes in Tulsa to discuss calls and frequently provide counseling services. formation of an organization to address gay concerns. Sometimes five or six people would be present, sometimes ten to fif- bowling teams. Cheerleaders, too! OHR’s Southwest Invitational teen. What would the group’s purpose and goals be? How Tournament is one of the nation’s largest athletic events. would the organization be structured? Who would take charge? Carefully, week by week, month by month, an organization called Oklahomans For Human Rights was formed, patterned after a similar organization in Oklahoma City. Bylaws were drafted and approved, officers were elected, meetings were planned. Athletic events? We’ve sponsored softball, volleyball and OHR sponsors the Mr. Tulsa contest and -- yes, the annua! turnabout show (or Follies), our largest fundraiser. OHR has received in five years and disbursed for the benefit of the gay community, ove~ $ 125,000. We were the first gay organization in Oklahoma to receive a grant from a private foundation. Early meetings often contained lively discussions about the political and social aspirations of the organization. Every new project considered by the early OHR group required much discussion about finances. The first "official" meeting was held in the basement of Harweldon and featured Dr. Michael Dubriwny, a local psychiatrist. About 25 people attended. Later, OHR held meetings in the Over the past five years, OHR has sponsored over 25 free health clinics. Several OHR programs have educated the gay community about AIDS and "safe sex". We’ve sent medical representatives to seminars about AIDS so they can keep us informed. OHR’s AIDS Hospice Program assists victims of the disease by providing medical referrals, day-to-day companionship and free legal advice. newly remodeled Stonehorse shopping center. Finally, toward the end of the first year, OHR meetings were held at All-Souls Unitarian Church. Meeting attendance averaged 60 people. Now, five years later, OHR meetings are regularly held in the First National Bank auditorium in downtown Tulsa. Attendance varies from 80 to 12.0 people each month. Membership has grown from 65 at the end of the first year to a current 320. Jim Perry presents West Hollywood Mayor Valerie Terrigno with a letter from Tulsa Mayor Terry Young. The letter was signed by 400 OHR welt-wishers. Tulsans have become familiar with many national gay because of OHR. Leonard Matlovich, David Goodstein, Virginia Apuzzo, Dan Simowski, Tom Kirby, Miriam Ben-Shalom and Val- Poet and lesbian activist Miriam Ben-Shalom from Milwaukee talks to over 140 people at the June 17th OHR meeting. erie Terrigno have been our guests. We sponsored a seminar for couples with Drs. Mattison and McWhirter. �Straight people know a little about OHR, too. "Operation Straight Talk," in a year’s time, has delivered numerous programs to college campuses, church and civic groups. Our library enhancement program donated over 35 books to the Tulsa Public Library about homosexuality. We’ve provided spokespeople on television programs and for newspaper articles. We have a heart. Each year, our Christmas program provides food, clothing and toys to needy families in Tulsa. Yes, after all, we tend to be political. We sponsored political forums, mailed questionaires to candidates, held letter writing campaigns, and had special meetings about pending legislation. We’ve met with the mayor several times, the police department, and several legislators. We’ve had fun, too. Pride week picnics, gay skates, in addition to drag shows and athletic events. We sponsored a play once and a talent show just last month. Even committee meetings, projects, programs -- in fact, all OHR events provide opportunities to meet other gay people in the Tulsa area. It’s been an active five years in Tulsa for OHR. The next five years? That depends on you. Maybe we will have An estimated 1400 gay men and lesbians crowded the west Riverpark to enjoy the 1985 Gay Pride Picnic. Fred Bassett, pictured above, helps sell tickets for food and games, a gay resource center, a full-time director. The political lobby we’ve encouraged to form may be influential in repealing antigay legislation. Hopefully, the spread of AIDS will cease and a cure will be found. We will continue to educate ourselves and others about gay life. We hope we will be fully accepted into society, free from prejudice and discrimination. We take this time, then. during "anniversary month" to reflect on the past five years -- what we’ve accomplished, and the mistakes we’ve made, too. We remember, but we look forward. We will continue our efforts at improving gay life. We will continue meeting, publishing, speaking out, answering the helpline, educating gays and straights alike, providing health information, and having fun. We have pride and we have hope. We have a dream to be fulfilled. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TERRY YOUNG June ii, 1985 MAYO~ The Honorable Valerie Terrigno Mayor West Hollywood, California Dear t!ayor Terrigno: Membership in OHR is only $12 per year. I am sorry I am unable to greet you personally, but would like to extend you a warm welcome to Tulsa. Tulsa is an exciting city. It is my wish that your stay is most rewarding and that you enjoy Tulsa and its hospitality. All Tulsans join me in extending you a cordial welcome and wish you a successful event. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE Enjoy Tulsa! Very truly yours, TY:jf ZIP I am enclosing $_ _ for membership. Also I’m sending a tax-deductible contribution of $. ( )1 am 18 years old or older. ( )This is a membership renewal. �CALENDAR FOR JULY 7 - AUGUST 4, 1985 SUNDAY, JULY 7 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), 1623 North Maplewood, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 8 MCC SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, Sheridan Lanes, 3121 South Sheridan, 6:15 p.m. OHR MONTHLY MEETING, First National Bank Auditorium, Fourth and Main Mall, 7 p.m. Business meeting followed by program featuring Sheila Cheaney, Lesbian and Gay Rights Advocates lobbyist from Austin, Texas. (Plans for an OHR Birthday Celebration following the meeting were also being discussed at press time.) YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 9 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 OHR SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, ("Wednesday Night Mixers"), Sheridan Lanes, 6:30 p.m. MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 13 POLYNESIAN NIGHT, Tim’s Playroom, 2252 East 1 lth, phone the bar (592-9086) for additional details. SUNDAY, JULY 14 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. The morning service will feature guest speaker Ron Bircham, former pastor at Tulsa MCC. DIGNITY/INTEGRITY MONTHLY MEETING, 1432 South Carson, 5 p.m., featuring Mass followed by a Mexican-style potluck supper with guest speaker Joe Meinhart’s discussion of his recent visit to Nicaragua (postponed from last month). MONDAY, JULY 15 MCC SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, Sheridan lanes, 6:15 p.m. GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m., phone 584-5517 (from 9 to 5) or 584-4093 for location and other details. YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 16 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 OHR SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, ("Wednesday Night Mix-.~ers"), Sheridan Lanes, 6:30 p.m. MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m., featuring film on the Book of Revelation. SUNDAY, JULY 21 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. DIGNITY/INTEGRITY OUTING, featuring Mass at Episcopal Church in Tahlequah followed by Float Trip and Cookout. Phone 583-7063 for additional details. MONDAY, JULY 22 MCC SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, Sheridan Lanes, 6:15 p.m. GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m., phone 584-5517 (from 9 to 5) or 584-4093 for location and details. YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 23 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 OHR SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, ("Wednesday Night Mixers"), Sheridan Lanes, 6:30 p.m. MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 28 MCC WORSHIP SERVICE, MCC, 10:45 a.m. (There will be an evening Church Outing rather than the usual evening worship service. Phone the Church (838-1715) for additional details. MONDAY, JULY 29 MCC SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, Sheridan Lanes, 6:15 p.m. GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m., phone 584-5517 (from 9 to 5) or 584-4093 for location and details. YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p~m. TUESDAY, JULY 30 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 OHR SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, ("Wednesday Night Mixers"), Sheridan Lanes, 6:30 p.m. MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. "Please Cjo ~lway .... with us! Tf’avel Experts 11508 E. 21st ¯ Tulsa, Oklahoma 74129 John Thomeyer. ~.iIt.I. (918) 438-3636 �National news update A gay high school has been established in New York City ~hamed after Harvey Milk. Located in Greenwich Village~ the Dignity/Integrity plans Tahlequah trip school receives support from the Board of Education in NYC. The Sunday, July 2 I, Dignity/Integrity, an organizaUon of gay Catholics and Episcopalians will take a field trip to Tahlequah. The Institute for the ProteCtion of Lesbian and Gay Youth organized group will attend mass at the Episcopal Church there, then take a the school which now has over 2.0 students. The Institute’s foun- short float trip, wrapping up with a cookout. Reservations should be in by July 14. Call Daphne at 583-7063 or Terry at 252_-4355 ders spoke at the April OHR meeting. for more info. On July 14 at 5:00 p.m., Dignity/Integrity will meet for mass folCharles L. Ortleb, publisher of the New York Native has ac- lowed by a pot-luck supper. Joe Meinhart’s discussion of his re- cused Dr. Robert C. Gallo of the National Cancer Institute of fraud in relation to his discovery of the HTLV-III virus. Ortleb claims the cent trip to Nicauagua has been rescheduled to this date. The lo- virus is identical to the LAV virus French scientists isolated several cation is 1432 S. Carson. ¯ People of all faiths are welcome. months before. Rather than accept the French findings, Gallo is accused of contributing to the deaths of hundreds if not thousands of people inflicted with AIDS by insisting his discovery of HTLV-III is not the same virus. Also, Gallo is accused of ignor- Chorus is humming along ing research on the African Swine Fever Virus which is very similar to AIDS. In the June 3 issue of the Native, Ortleb also reveals that Gallo stated AIDS was brought to the U.S. through "diseased homosexuals" sent by Fidel Castro during the Mariella boat lift. The people who attended the June OHR meeting were treated to the first performance of the Tulsa Gay Chorus. The eighteen choral members received a standing ovation from the audience. The Chorus is open to both men and women and will meet on Monday evenings at locations to be announced. The first rehe.arsal drew only three people, the second -- five, Georgetown University, recently successful in litigation up- the third -- fifteen. It appears now the Chorus has at least twenty holding the rights of private universities in refusing to grant rec- enthusiastic participants. It is not too late to sign up. The more ognition to gay student organizations, lifted its ban in order to re- voices, the better. So call Jim at 584-5517 (a.m.) or Jim Perry at ceive $70 million in bonds from the District of Columbia, which 584-4903 (p.m.) if you are interested. has a human rights ordinance prohibiting gay discrimination. The is similar to one in used New by York City which Arre~F~sDistrict’s ulted in ordinance denial of public funds being the Catholic chdiocese for social service projects. Tulsan Anita Bryant was fired by an Atlanta television station GAY INFORMATION LINE after one program because of an outcry of indignation from. the public. Bryant was to be a reporter for PM Atlanta on station WAGA. 587-GAYS Call Steve at 836-6747 if you would like to sign up for the Summer Bowling League. The group meets Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. Over 20 people are participating thus far. Do it Yourself... And Save! WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GALLERY CUSTOM FRAMING INC. Do It Yourself & Save Umited Edition Prints 742-2109 3512 S PEORIA �A Continuing Awareness of "Alive with Pride in ’85" I’ I " "11 i~ll I"l ’i I I "i " Ill II I DA NTE’J" I . CRUISE. DANCE. RELAX Thank you Tulsa for making this year’s Pride ’85 celebration a wonderful success! Tulsa is Alive with Pride and Unity and Dante’s is proud to help the Cause! Home of Mr. Gay Tulsa and Mr. Gay All American Oklahoma .5 P.M. 2 A.M. 7 D.A.YJ" A WEEK NO COVER 3324-P E..31 xt RANCH. ACRES SHOPPING C(!NTER TULXA, OK ER./’T (918) 743-2366 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8054ee526a0af162c2257faa94b55c5f.pdf 0d2ed7eda6424e2798af868c75950b3b PDF Text Text Published by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Vol. 5, No. 8, August 1985 OHR meeting moved to new location There are two things different about this month’s OHR meeting: the day and the place. Softball tournament set for Aug. 31, Sept. 1 Sounds of wood cracking against leather, cheerleader’s pom The First National Bank has changed its policy about outside pons blowing in the wind, shouts of ~str-r-r-ike onel~, and smells groups meeting there on a regular basis. The auditorium is get- of sweaty bodies;yes, it’s time to ~Play Ball!" August 3 ! and Sep- ting enough use that the bank sometimes can’t even use it. Con- tember 1 are game days for the 5th annual Southwest Invita- sequently, OHR has had to look for a new location. tional Softball Tournament in Tulsa. For now, the monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday eve- Dean Dugan is again master-minding the event and reports nings. And this month it’s on the third Tuesday. Also, we’ll meet in that Z0 teams thus far have signed up, 10 men’s teams and I 0 Aaronson Auditorium of the Tulsa City-County Library, downtown at 4th and Denver. Aaronson Auditorium can be easily women’s. Entdes are from California, Texas, Kansas and Ok- reached by entedng the library from the parking garage in the back. The auditorium is to your left as you enter the lobby. The meeting will still begin at 7:00 p.m. lahoma. Steve Wilson and Chris Longobucco are assisting Dean. Several team members will be staying at the Camelot Hotel, 51 st and Peoria, which will also serve as the headquarte,rs hotel. Volunteers, though, are needed to issue additional team members. Can you help out? If so, call Dean at 496-1881. Also, team .00000000 ~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 OGPC to celebrate victories at rally It’s not every new organization that can claim three home runs watch for flyers in the bars. Several bars will be hosting special events for the teams. The Tournament, under Dean’s guidance, has grown to one of the nation’s largest gay athletic events and is sponsored by Tulsa OHR. in three pitches. Let’s cheer the home team. Hip, hip, hooray! The anti-gay amendment to the Fair Housing Bill was deleted last month and the bill was signed by the governor. The requirement to investigate sexual preference of employees at day care centers on a proposed house bill has apparently died in committee. The new proposal to again attack gay teachers has been left to die in committee this legislative session also. Who says gays don’t have a political chance in the Sooner State? Thanks to Kevin Gabel and Toni Broddus who organized the Okiahomans voted ~yes", to county option of liquor-by-theddnk. Later Tulsa County voted ~yes" to make it legal right here in ~ur 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 Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus, these anti-gay proposals never ddnk? Well, yes and no. With the change in the liquor laws, some passed the legislature. things will be a little different. Bar licensing, happy hours, ddnk Don’t be complacent, though. The legislature will convene pdces. These are a few of the things affected by new rules. again and certainly the fight will be on again. Join up now and A panel will discuss the new liquor law and related issues at the lend your support. Call Kevin at 584-4093 or Toni at 587-3015 August monthly program of OHR. Come hear a few local bar for information. ~ Panel to discuss new liquor laws for August meeting August 6, 7..00 p.m. at Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library, ’ downtown, there will be a statewide caucus rally. Ed Hardy, Tulsa newscaster, former aide to Governor Hall, will be featured speaker. Keep the ball rolling -- celebrate and participate. owners and find outwhat’s going on. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Ausust 20, at 7:00 p.m. In Aaronson Auditorium, Tulsa Clty-Count~J Ubra]~, 4th and Denver. Meetings are free and open to everyone. �OHR CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 7 - SEPTEMBER 7, 1985 SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 am and 7 p.m. FREE BEER BUST, Dante’s, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. No cover charge. MONDAY, AUGUST 26 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 OHR SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, ("Wednesday Night Mixers"), Sheridan Lanes, 3121 South Sheridan, 6:30 p.m. MCC BIBLE STUDY, Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), 1623 North Maplewood, 7 p.m; THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 OHR REPORTER DEADLINE for ads, copy, and calendar items for the September issue. TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 and 8 p.m. respectively. YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 PERFORMANCE BY JIMMY DEE, Over The Rainbow, 1164 South Garnett. (Phone for time, 438-1471 .) MCC BIBLE STUDY, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. PERFORMANCE BY TULSA GAY CHORUS, Unity Church, 35th and Jamestown, 11 a.m. (during the regular church service). (NOTE: The Chorus will not have further rehearsals for the remainder of August. For additional information about TGC, phone Jim, 584-4093.) DIGNITY/INTEGRITY MONTHLY MEETING, 1432 South Carson, 5 p.m. Mass, potluck supper, and guest speaker. FREE BEER BUST, Dante’s, 3324~P East 31st St., 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. No cover charge. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 OHR SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, ("Wednesday Night Mixers"), Sheridan Lanes, 6:30 p.m. MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 SOUTHWEST INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT, continues through September 2. For details, phone the OHR Information Line, 587-GAYS. PERFORMANCE BY MISS GAY AMERICA, Naomi Simms, Over the Rainbow (Phone for time, 438-1471 .) SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 SOUTHWEST INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT continues. MISS GAY OKLAHOMA PAGEANT PRELIMINARIES, Great p . m ¯ (For ticket in. Hall Camelot Hotel, South Peoria at 1-44, 8"30 formation, phone 451-2739.) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 and 7 p.m. SOUTHWEST INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT continues. MISS GAY OKLAHOMA PAGEANT FINALS, Great Hall, Camelot Hotel, 8:30 p.m. (For ticket information, phone 4512739.) FREE BEER BUST, Dante’s, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. No cover charge. YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. FREE BEER BUST, Dante’s, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. No cover charge. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 OHR MONTHLY MEETING, Aaronson Auditorium, Tulsa CityCounty Library, 400 Civic Center, 7 p.m.; featuring panel discussion of Oklahoma’s new liquor laws. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 and 8 p.m. respectively. SOUTHWEST INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT concludes. PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS MONTHLY MEETING, MCC, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 ’MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. OHR SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE, ("Wednesday Night Mixers"), Sheridan Lanes, 6:30 p.m. (NOTE: This will be the group’s final outing of the summer.) MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 ~ STATEWIDE DIGNITY/INTEGRITY RETREAT, Camp Egan, Tahlequah, continues through September 8. �Hospice Program has new chairman Goodstein dead at age 53 David Goodstein, founder of the national gay newsletter, the Advocate, died June 2.2. following cancer surgery. Goodstein appeared in Tulsa last year in a meeting sponsbred by OHR. 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 Goodstein, along with Rob Eichberg, founded the Experience Weekend, a human potential workshop. Hospice Program has been working with people who have AIDS. Born in Denver, June 6,1193Z, he graduated from Cornell Uni- According to Carol, the Hospice Program has-just received another request for help from a person with AIDS and another versity and obtained a law degree from Columbia University. In 1960, he began a successful career on Wall Street. Later he request may possibly be coming in. If you are willing to help moved to California and in 1975 he purchased the &dvocate; He another individual, please call Carol at (h) 583-7063 or (w) 592.- also authored the book Sul)erlivlng (1983). Initially actiVe in the 7692. to tall~about volunteering. The Hospice Committee is also black civil dghts struggle, he later became a gay activist. He was planning to sponsor an SI"D clinic sometime in the near future. Helpline seeks funds for ads Have you noticed the ad for OHR’s Gay Helpline in the Tulsa Wodd and Tdbune? A notice has been running in the Personal Instrumental in repealing California’s sodomy laws and helped found the Gay Rights National Lobby In 1976. News briefs... Notice section on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for three weeks Gary Durst, who has served as the editor of the OH R Reporter for the five years of its existence, has informed the Board that he is beginning July 12. and ending July 2.8. resigning August 1. According to Sandy Hill, a Helpline Coordinator, this is an effort to get more visibility for the Helpline so they can reach and help more people. The ad was easy to get into the Uptown News and the Oil Capitol Rag. However, the ad wasn’t so easy to get July is renewal month. That means you should checkyour mailing label. If it says ~07-01-85" it’s time to haul out your into the World and Tribune classified sections. After the ad was checkbook and kick in your fair share of $12..00 to renew your mailed to the newspaper along with a check, it was returned to the post office box without any explanation. Attorney Dennis membership. If it says another date, you can wait. If there’s no Neill then visited with the newspaper and was told that this was how they usually handled controversial issues - they just hoped it would go away. However, a few hours later the newspaper called to say that there wouldn’t be any problem in running the Helpline ad! So the ad has been running - at $15.95 for three days. A con- date at all, you’re not a member and you’re getting the twelve monthly Reporter issues free. Won’t you help OHR continue its work in the gay community? Renew this month. And while you’re at it, send in something extra. It’s tax deductible and no other group needs it more. Also, if you get more than one newsletter where you live, you can ask that your names be consolidated so that OHR can save the postage! tribufion was received from Over the Rainbow and a pdvate donation, but money has run out. If you’d like to help keep the ad in the World and Tribune, why not consider making a donation to the Helpline advertising fund? The Helpline committee would also like to place ads in the campus newspapers at Tulsa University, OSU, OLI, Northeastern, and Tulsa Junior College. Send your contributions to Helpline, OHR, P.O. Box 5Z72.9, Tulsa, 7412.9. Dignity/Integrity, a group for gay and lesbian Catholics and Episcopalians (and their friends), will participate in a statewide retreat at Camp Egan near Tahlequah, September 6-8. The retreat will cost only $2.9 and include two nights at the camp plus five meals! For information call Daphne at 583-7063 or find out at the monthly Dignity/Integrity meeting on Sunday, &ugust I I, at 143Z S. Carson. Beginning at 5 p.m. a priest will celebrate I°New l.OcatiOn f°r OHR . mee. tings - Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library, Downtown. Watch future newsletters for new meeting times. This month’s meeting is Tuesday, August 20th, at 7:00 p.m. mass and then there will be a potluck dinner and a guest speaker. HMS Galley, ,TO. John ¯ Restaurant ¯ Cam/- Out Deli ¯ Full Service Catedng Hausam 4020 S. Garnett Rd., Tulsa, OK 74146 Bus: (918) 622-8990 John Thomeyer, G.R.I. HOWARD A. NIX TIM A. WILLIAMS Re$: 584-0052 745-3424 (Vis-A-Com) �Pride "85 Committee releases report; seeks "86 volunteers The PRIDE ’B5 Committee coordinators have approved the following financial report listing the results of the consolidated Pride Celebration activities. We want everyone to know so you Box Dozen Booth Sales Less: Retum to Box Dozen 239.25 215.32 23.93 Carole Brown Booth Sales Less: Return to Carole 108.25 97.42 10.83 Curtis Taylor Booth Sales Less Retum to Curtis 104.75 94.27 10~48 Dantes Booth Sales Less: Return to Dantes 37.50 33.75 3.75 Dig./Int. Booth Sales Less: Return to Dig./Int. 128.00 115.20 12.80 General Store Booth Sales Less: Return to Gen. Store 332.50 299.25 33.25 MC Parker Booth Sales Less: Return to MC Parker 57.75 51.97 5.78 MCC Booth Sales Less: Return.to MC~ 76.50 68.85 7.65 OGPC Booth Sales Less: Return to OGPC 56.50 50.85 5.65 OHR Booth Sales Less: Return to OHR 250.00 225.00 25.00 OTR Booth Sales Less: Return to OTR 101.00 90.90 10.10 Schlitzy Booth Sales Less: Return to Schlitzy 29.00 26.10 2.90 Tim’s Playroom Booth Sales Less: Return to Tim’s 100.00 90.00 10.00 Tool Box Booth Sales Less: Return to Tool BOx 1523.00 1370.70 152.30 19.25 17.32 1.93 can see how much money was taken in and how much profit is left to carry over to the 1986 Pride Celebration. Phis year’s coordinators - Ron Greenwood, Terry Jefferson, Glen Raney, Vickie Robinson, Mark Sutton, and Larry Yocum o have volunteered to serve as an interim working committee for the 1986 Celebration until a permanent committee can be formed. We envision the permanent committee to have seven votin8 members. 5Dine of this year’s coordinators are interested in serving on next year’s permanent committee and others are not. Anyone interested in serving on the 1986 Pride Celebration permanent committee should submit a letter stating why they want to participate to a coordinator listed above or mail it to Pride ’85, 254 West 1 1 th St., Tulsa, OK 741 19. Letters should be submitted by Au~ust 15. Applications will be reviewed by the six interim committee members and a permanent committee voted on during the last half of August. We certainly want to take this .opportunitY to thank all ofyou for your hard work and dedication to the 1985 Gay Pride Celebration! This was the largest and most successful celebration ever in Oklahoma, and we can ail be proud of the excitement and enthusiasm it generated in the gay communitY. Let’s continue to work together to carry that spirit into 1986 and have another Celebration to remember! Thank you. Sincerely, Ron Greenwood Terry Jefferson Glen Raney Vickie Robinson Vern Booth Sales Less: Return to Vern Mark Sutton Larry Yocum 161 .’~2 Cash Balance 5-1-85 Reqeipts: Dantes - Turnabout Door Dantes - Turnabout Tips Dantes - Beer Bust Dantes- Donation General Store - T-Shirts General Store - Sidewalk Sale OHR - Donation OHR ~ Talent Night OTR - Nuts & Bolts OTR- Donation Schlitzy- Donation Schlitzy- Beer Bust Schlitzy- Benefit Show Tim’s - MCT Tim’s - Pool Tourney Tim’s - Donation Tool Box - Birthday Party Tool Box - Pool Tourney Tool Box- Donation 0‘00 TOTALRECEIPTS 2042.32 140.00 130.00 45.00 33.75 300.00 50.00 100.00 40.00 42.00 46.00 27.10 Disbursements: Corrugated Table Coverings Insurance Personnel Port-a-johns Pdnting ¯ Table/Chair Rental TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 987.80 103.00 162.00 CASH BALANCE 7-8-85 1054.52 60.00 60.00 50.00 100.00 Tickets (8 rolls) Truck Rental 53.52 150.00 72.00 141.90 376.00 128.86 19.08 46.44 �A Continuing Awareness of "Alive with Pride in ’85" D A NTE, j Beat the high liquor prices caused by new liquor laws at Dante’s! . CRUISE ¯ DANCE. RELAX FREE BEER No cover charge Sunday’s 8 to 10 p.m. with free food 10 p,m. to close ~ $t,.25 pitchers 50¢ draws Wednesdays 8 to 10:30 p,m, Free beer and food 10:30 p.m. to close $1,25 pitchers 50¢ draws 3324-P E. 31 xt TULSA, OK RANCH ACRE./" SHOPPING CENTER -- ER./’T (918)743-~366 �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. Greg 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 con- Plan now for Experience Weekend Seven Tulsans have attended a human potential workshop in Dallas called The Experience Weekend. In fact, this group of Tulsa gays have formed a local support group which meets every two weeks. November 2-~3 are the dates selected for this fall for the Dallas workshop. 11ie cost is approximately $Z50. Lodging is tdoution. OHR President Fred Bassett gave opening remarks the provided by Dallas "graduates" of The Weekend. Ask anyone I~Ollowing week at the Official Mr. Gay Oklahoma Pageant, where who’s been to the Experience Weekend if it’s worth it. They will Greg Singer was once again the winner. Greg went on to compete in the Mr. Gay All-American competition in Little Rock, and say Yes, Yes, Yes. If you are interested, call Bob Inglish at 5Z72.084 or wdte: Experience Weekend, 12.Z6Z inwood Road, Dal- made a very strong showing finishing in the top twelve contes- las, TX 752.34. tants. The exposure that OHR received at the Mr. Tulsa and Mr. Oklahoma contests proved very valuable to the organization. There Back to school was lots of interest generated at these contests among mem- OSU Students For Homosexual Awareness have set a meeting bers of our community that know very little about OHI~ A schedule for September in Stillwater. The first meeting will be number of membership applications were handed out, and new Tuesday, September 3 at 8:00 p.m. at 550 Tower North, Student memberships were received. Union. Additional meetings will be held September I 0th and 17th. Call Scott Blakemore (405) 37Z-5868 for details. If you will be attending Wichita State University, there will be a gay freshman orientation August 26-30. Contact Steve Wheeler, President protem, Gay/Lesbian Resource Association, 100 Riverside, Wichita, Kansas 67Z03 (3 ! 6) 2-65-Z537. GlClY HELP LINE 587-GI::IYS Cases of AIDS 11,352 and counting... AIDS Cases as Reported by the CDC** as of July 1, 1985 Residence of Cases Number of Cases New York State ................................................................. 4071 New York City .............................................. 3757 California .......................................................................... 2615 San Francisco .............................................. 1308 Los Angeles ................................................... 957 Florida ................................................................................ 808 Miami ............................................................. 405 New Jersey ......................................................................... 703 Newark ........................................................ 281 I ~ Texas .i ...................................................................... 576 Pennsylvania ...................................................................... 240 Illinois ......................................................................... 234 Massachusetts ................................................................... 217 Georgia ............................................................................... 179 Washington, DC ................................................................. 179 Maryland ............................................................................. 146 Louisiana ............................................................................ 127 Puerto Rico ......................................................................... 127 Connecticut ........................................................................ 127 i Washington ........................................................................ 115 Virginia ............................................................................... 101 Colorado ............................................................................... 88 Residence of Cases Number of Michigan ............................................................................... Ohio ...................................................................................... 68 Missouri ................................................................................ 54 North Carolina ...................................................................... 53I Arizona ................................................................................. 48~ Hawaii ................................................................................... 37 Indiana .................................................................................. 35 Oregon ................................................................................. 34 Minnesota ............................................................................. 27 South Carolina ...................................................................... 27 Wisconsin .............................................................................. 25 Kentucky ............................................................................... 25 Alabama ............................................................................... 24 Tennessee ............................................................................ 20 Oklahoma ............................................................................. 19 Rhode Island ........................................................................ 15 Nevada ................................................................................. 14 Delaware .............................................................................. 14 Utah ...................................................................................... 13 West Virginia ........................................................................ 10 New Mexico .......................................................................... 10 Other States ..... : ................................................................... 57 Pediatric Cases (included in above) ................................... 133 Of these,5,683 (approximately 50%) are dead. from the Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, as listed York Native, Issue 130. �Call for recipes Chorus events scheduled The OHR Gay Chorus has the events planned for this month. On August 4th at 7:00 p.m. the Chorus will perform for services at MCC Church, ! 62.3 N. Maplewood. The group will perform August 11 th at Unity Church, 35th and Jamestown. The OHR Cookbook Committee needs Your help. That is, they really need your favodte recipes for good things to eat. "We’re stressing ’entertainment’ so we’re looking for recipes for appetizers, brunch and lunch dishes, cocktail buffet goodies, dinner specialties, and desserts. And w~ want some good menus, too," commented Chairman John DeFord. Over Z0 gay men and women are participating in the singing The committee asks that you send them your suggestions by group. Additional volunteers are welcome. Call Jim Perry if you &,,pst 24. Please send the following form with each recipe you want to join at 584-4083. submit. Additional concerts are planned for the fall. Submitted by OHR is looking for new rental space for the office. Any suggestions? Call a board member or the Helpline. Thanks. Address Phone ~Please Cjo o~lway .... with You [ Tf’avel Experts 11508 E. 21st ¯ ] may [ ] may not use my name with my recipe. Recipe Title Tuim, Oklahoma 74129 sewings Makes Ingredients: (List in order of use; specify exact measurements (918) 438-3636 plus can/package sizes) Method of preparation: (Use two pages if necessary; type or print clearly) Send to: OHR Cookbook Tulsa’s Only Early Bar c/o John DeFord 68Z6 S. Toledo, #326 Tulsa, OK 74136 Doctor, Doctor The Helpline needs referrals for physicians who are sympathe58Z-5640 1649 South Main tic to gay clients. If your family doctor knows you’re gay and understands, please ask him or her if he can be placed on the referral list. Do it-Yourself... And Save! WE SHOW YOU HOW ART & GIFT GALLERY CUSTOM FRAMING INC. Do It Yourself & Save Umltod Edition Prints 742-2109 3512 S PEORIA �Warpark Productions and Tulsa l~i~homans For Human Rights Present The Ultimate Weekend Of Competition: Oklahoma’s Most Coveted Crown, The Official State Miss Gay America Preliminary And Tulsa OHR ’ s Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament The Championship Of The Southwest Labor Day Weekend August 30th through September 2 nd The Camelot Hotel PRELIMINARIES " Great Hall’" FINALS Saturday, August 31st, 8:30 p. m. Sunday, September 1st, 8:30 p. m. South Peoria at Interstate 44 AMPLE COCKTAIL SEA TING Reserved Seating Ticket For Both Nights: $16.00 Open Seating For Preliminaries: $8.00 Open Seating For Finals: $10.00 AD VANCE PAGEANT TICKETS Warpark Productions 1939 South Lions Avenue Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 451 - 2739 Official Hotel of The MGOK Pageant A nd South west Invitational Headquarte~ MENTION EITHER EVENT AND SAVE! ! ROOM RESERVATION SPECIAL FOR OUR GUESTS $31.00 Per Day Covers Up To 4 People Per Room Call !-800- 331-4428 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT INFO ~(918) 587- GAYS We Gratefully Acknowledge The Assistance Of: Ad- Vance Graphics. Grand Design and R.J. Productions � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f2c1b3300465e0f9268a5e913c73491c.pdf 3b2e66cc2b0c2ef466ac3a256f18506d PDF Text Text Thursday, September 19th OHR monthly meeting wii dis° cuss "’Goming Out" The process of accepting one’s homosexuality and benefidn~ ~om the decision is, ~or many ~ay people, one o~ li~e’s most Oonvention po~ant milestones. For some, ~e decision is e~y, ~or others, it is emodon~ di~cult. Some people never do "come out". Why? Some people ~y they are "out" but ~ay sel~-hatred rears its head and the closet door swings shut. If eye.one in the U.S. who w~ Fros _y Troy ~ay ~me out, there would be no discrimination. Neighbors, parend, ~iends, business ~sociates would be amazed at the many sizes and shapes o~ ~ays eve~#here. So why isn’t eye.one "out"? A panel will share its thou~h~ on comin~ out at the regular OHR month~ meedn~ Thu~day, September 19 at 7:00 P.M. at .... Aaronson Auditorium, Central Libra., downtown Tulsa. Be present and share your thoughts. The panel will consist of Raphella Sohier and Madon Si~urdson, both health professionals, alon~ with Sco~ Blakemore, an OSU student and a representative of Paren~ and Fdends of Gays 1o~1 or~ani~tion. Pdor to the presentation, Bob In~lish will discuss the upcomln~ ~perience Weekend in Dall~ and answer questions about ¯ is self-improvement wor~hop ~eared to ~ays. ~so, there will be a discussion of several upcomin~ OHR projec~ dudn~ ~e business meetin~ which will require your pa~icipation and input. Tul~ OHR meetings are open to members and non-membe~ ~ike. If you are not a member and would like to join our 350 other Tulsa ~ays who are OHR member, you can sign up for $1 at ~e meedn~. OGPC to hold I st statewide convention in Tulsa The Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus will hold its first annual statewide convention in Tulsa on Saturday, September 28th, 1985 in Aaronson Auditorium at the downtown Central Library, beginning at 9:00 A.M. Convention Coordinator Jim Perry says the convention promises to be exciting, educational, and challenging. "It’s going to provide the chance to refuel before the Oklahoma Legislature goes back into session. We’ve seen what working together can do -- now we’re going to get together and see where we go from here." State The Gay and Lesbian Resource Association at Wichita State University hosted OHR’s Straight Talk program on Thursday, September 5th. Jim Perry, OHR Vice President, presented the program in hopes of secudng funding and recognition for the The convention activities include election of officers, workshops dealing with legislative process and effective lobbying. The keynote address will be given at 10:00 A.M. by Mr. Frosty Troy, one of the most widely traveled public speakers in the country. group from WSU’s Student Government Association. Steve Troy, a former editor of the Tulsa Tribune, has headed both Wheeler, GLRA president pro-tern, is hoping that Straight Talk Washington and State Capitol Bureaus of that newspaper. As will alleviate the homophobic attitudes which prevented funding editor of the Oklahoma Obse~.,er, he works diligently to "com- !ast year. GLRA will resubmit their funding request on September 13th. fort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." This is a don’t miss expedence. More information and registration information can be acquired by calling Jim or Kevin at (918) 584-4093 or wdting to P.O. Box 904126, Tulsa, OK 74105. This is your statewide convention -- celebrate and participate. �Contest slated for October 6th Mr. and Ms. Gay Tulsa will beselected Sunday, October 6th at 7:30 at Over The Rainbow~ I 164.S. Gamett. Tulsa OHR is spon- Experience Weekend again in Dallas ..... The Experience Weekend is a two day workshop with lectures, exercises and shadng designed to facilitate self-awareness. The Weekend covers topics such as: ¯ -- your self-image soring the contest. -- your relationships Admission pdce is $ I 0 for a champagne table, $5 general admission in advance or $7 general admission at the door. To purchase tickets, contact an OH R board member orcall Fred Bassett -- your standards and judgments -- your relationship with humanity -- how you communicate with yourself at 627-4883. Trophies will be given to the winner along with prize money of The next Weekend is scheduled for November 2 - 3 in Dallas. The cost is $250. Meals are not included but "graduates".of the $400 each. There is no ent~J fee; however, contestants must be weekend will furnish accommodations. Mastercard/Visa are ac- OHR members. To enter, contact Fred Bassett at the above cepted. number or Viclde Robinson at 834-7504. The competition will be divided into 4 categories: interview, formal wear, swim wear/sportswear and entertainment. A guest entertainer will be announced later. The Experience Weekend was founded by the late David Goodstein, owner/publisher of the &d~ocate and autl~or of SuperlMng, and Dr. Robert Eichberg, a noted psychologist. Eichberg will serve as Facilitator of the upcoming workshop. if you are interested in attending, a program about the Lawyers narrowly defeat gay rights resolution The Amedcan Bar Association’s House of Delegates voted down a resolution urging Federal, state and local governments to adopt legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, on the basis of sexual orientation at its annual meeting in Washington recently. The measure lost 152 - 16 ! compared with a 24 vote defeat in Weekend will be presented at the next OHR meeting September 19. Several ~guest events" are planned in homes of graduates from Tulsa in the next few weeks. In fact, the Tulsa Weekend graduates have formed their own support group which meets twice each month to continue the learning process from the workshop. If you would like more information, contact Bob Inglish in Tulsa at 587-2084 or wdte Experience Weekend, | 2262 Inwood Road, Suite 1206, Dallas, Texas 75234, or call 214-821 2222. : 1983. This year the proponents added a statement that the resolution’s goal is protection of civil dghts and not approval or encouragement of homosexual activity. Heading the opposition to the proposal was Joe Stamper, a delegate from Antlers, Oklahoma, who called homosexuality ~a violation of the laws of eve~J religion." Dan Bradley, formerly president of the Legal Service Corporation, stated during the debate, "It’s not easy being an openly gay person in Amedca... many of us are rejected by our family and Miss Gay Oklahoma crowned Kitty Litty was crowned Miss Gay Oklahoma in, Festivities marked by fundamentalist picket lines Labor Day Weekend. First night crowds were apparently scared off by considerable local news coverage but the finals on Sunday evening, September 1, drew over 500 enthusiastic people. M.C. Parker and Tim Warren with Warpark Productions directed the event which was held in Tulsa for the first time in 14 years. fdends... What we should not accept is that millions of us are denied basic dghts, and basic opportunities that many other Ameri- AIDS benefit set September 22 cans enjoy." The Pdde Committee is sponsoring an AIDS benefit Sunday, September 22, at 8:00 p.m. at Over the Rainbow, 11 th & Garnett. A $3 donation is requested. Proceeds will be distributed to victims of the disease. For more information call 584-1081. Plan on attending this worthwhile project. The organization of lawyers is expected to again address the issue at its next convention. HMS Galley, TO I PORT: ANTI-GAY VIOLENCE Coil toll-free 1800| 221-7044 In N.Y. Slo~ 12t2) 807.~t6 ~ PIFt~ICI&N$ BUILDING 8OtJTH UTIC~ SUITR la, GItO~lq~ ItLOOR 504-15,1 ~SlON 2901 OR 5~90~ ¯ Restaurant ¯ Cany - Out Ddi ¯ Full Stoke Catting HOWARD A. NIX �Gary Durst m the Reporter’s first editor A special thanks Any volunteer organization depends upon a small core of individuals to provide direction and momentum. Hopefully, such individuals remain actively involved over a number of years -- to provide continuity and stability. Fortunately for OHR, Gary Durst has been one of these guiding persons -- actually since the beginning of OHR-Tulsa in 198 I. For four crucial years, Gary has served as the editor of the OHR .Reporter-- and in such position has been primarily responsible for its continuance as well as its growth. This has been growth in both areas -- circulation as well as q uality and depth of coverage. Month in and month out, Gary has prepared articles, worked on layout, supervised the work of others, typed the publication and stuffed envelopes. This dedication is typical of the kind of dedication that has been so important to an organization such as OHR. And for four years, we have benefited from Gary’s dedication. Now, Gary has decided to turn over the editorial reigns to another OH R volunteer so he can direct his talent into new directions w~.hin OH R. Of course, many people have provided important contributions to OHR and to the OHR Reporter. It is imperative that each of u~spend some time and dedicate some money to help our organization. But I would like to express appreciation fpr the special contribution made by Gary these past four years. \ Dennis Neill First President O H R -- Tulsa Volunteers needed for many projects OHR has several projects each year which require volunteer support. During the past 5 years, many individuals have donated time and effort to see the group succeed in helping Tulsa area gays. Virtually all OHR events, programs and projects need your personal assistance. If you are an OHR member, then you can help. Don’t hesitate to volunteer and don’t wait to be asked first. We need you! It’s a great way to help other gay people. The I~eporter, OHR’s newsletter, needs writers and people to do graphics. Does anyone have newspaper or yearbook experience who can help paste up the newsletter each month? Call Bob Inglish at 587-2084. Don’t forget, too, OHR officer elections will be conducted in a few months. Please consider running for office. The nominating i-.ommittee will be designated in October and will make its report in November. You can make a differenc!! AIDS hospice volunteers are always needed to assist the growing number of AIDS victims in Tulsa. Call Carol Burnside at (h) 583-7063 or (w) 59Z-TbgZ if you can help. OHR CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 9 - OCTOBER 6, 1985 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 GAY CHORUS REHEARSALS resume following August hiatus, 7 p.m. For information, phone 584-5517 or 584-40~3. TUESDAY,~EPT’EMBER 10 OHR BOARD MEETING,.6 p.m. ’ WOMEN’S AND MEN’S/RAP GF~OUPS, Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) 1623 North Maplewood,/’7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. ~. i ~ - WEbNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 ONE-HOUR TV PRESENTATION oN AIDS AND.RELATED ISSUES, KOTV, Channe ~, 7~p.m~ ~ ~MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. DIGNITY/INTEGRITY OUTING - Group meets at 1910 E. 48th PI., 4:15 p.m., for outing to Southern Hills for the Tulsa Philharmonic’s "Symphony at Sunset" performance. Phone 745-0358for details. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1.6 GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m. For information, phone 584-5517 or 584-4093. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 OHR MONTHLY MEETING, Aaronson Auditorium, Tulsa Central Library, Fourth and Denver, 7 p.m., featuring panel discussion on "Comir~.g Out". FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 OHR CAMPOUT, tentatively scheduled for this date and to continue through September 22. If interested in participating, please phone John at 745-0642. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m. For information, phone 584-5517 or 584-4093. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 OKLAHOMA GAY POLITICAL CAUCUS STATE CONVENTION, Aaronson Auditorium, Tulsa Central Library, Third and Denver, 9 a.m. Guest speaker Frosty Troy will address the topic "Legislative Folly", and OGPC will elect state and local officers. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 GAY CHORUS REHEARSAL, 7 p.m. For information, phone 584-5517 or 584-4093. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S AND MEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 MCC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7p.m. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. MR. AND MS. TULSA CONTEST, Over the Rainbow, 1164 South Garnett, 7:30 p.m. �The cases of Acquired immune Deficiency Syndrome continue to mount. As of August i Z, i 985, the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta reports t 2.,408, 50% of which are dead. Oklahoma reported an increase of 3 cases over last month, making a total of ZZ. Ten of the active cases are in Tulsa. The 5 states with the high~ est incidence of the disease are: 4,433 New York Califomiao Florida 2,833 866 New jersey 753 Texas 6Z5 Since January, the cases reported from Texas have increased by over 30%. It is believed that the statistics reflect only t 0% of the actual number of cases. Both Los Angeles and West Holl)-wood passed ordinances recently outlawing discrimination against people with AIDS or those suspected of having it. Employees, employment agencies and labor unions would be prevented from firing or refusing to hire people with AlDS. Segregation of AIDS sufferers in the workplace would be banned. Also affected would be restaurants, schools, medical professionals and insurance companies. ~eDo~te~ is not usually so graphic but it’s time to be honest about AlDS. You can reduce your risk of exposure but keep sex an enjoyable part of your life. Listed below are "safe sex" tips: Correction department officials in Oklahoma are attempting Sat~e to quell a panic in the prison system over AIDS after at least two 1. Fantasizing/Masturbation inmates have tested positive for the disease. (A positive test 2. Massaging / Cuddling does not necessarily mean a person has the disease but means 3. Watching Others he has been exposed to the virus.) 4. Social Kissing The two men have been isolated from the remaining inmates. 5. Sex toys That Are Clean and Not Shared Officials are planning educational seminars within the system. ~a~[~aliy Safe Individual counseling is also being conducted to combat the 1. French Kissing fear. 2.. Oral Intercourse Without Cummins 3. Anal intercourse With A Rubber The ~’uiga Wo~id, in a recent editorial, questioned the pa~ssing No ~fe of anti-discrimination ordinances to protect AIDS Victims. Quot- t. Swallowing Cum ing from the article: "... instead of laws to protect the public from 2.. Anal Intercourse Without A Rubber AIDS, laws are passed, under pressure from the homosexual 3. Rimming lobby to give AIDS carriers the right to appear on the job, in the 4. Fisting classroom or other public places regardless of the fears or rights 5. Sharing Sex Toys of other citizens. So much for the rights of AIDS carriers and homosexuals. The question is whether the plain, old, unor- 6. Multiple Anonymous Partners ganized public has any rights." shown to depress the irnmune system. These agents also impair One would hope the "plain, old, unorganized public eulogized by the Wo~d would have some compassion. Alcohol, grass, cocaine and other street drugs have all been your judgment so you’re less likely to practice safer sex. Poppers have been shown to impair the body’s immune system. There is some research which suggests a relationship between the velopment of Karposi’s Sarcoma (a cancer found in people with Two Broadway shows currently deal with AIDS, No~ ~e~ and ~$ ll$. Both have received good reviews. This fall, several television programs will address the issue, including 7i~e Early ~ost. This program concerns the effect the disease has on the victim’s family, who did not know their son was gay. Key scenes are being shot so that new dialogue can be inserted if medical advances are made before air time. AIDS) and the use of poppers. A safer approach would be not to use them at all. No one wants to change habits that they enjoy, however, there are safer ways to have sex and find it satisfying and enjoyable. member, part of safe sex is taking good care of yourself--get plenty of resL lots of exercise, eat nutritious food and cut back on alcohol and drugs. By publication of the above information, OHR does not intend Channel 6 T¢ is preparing an hour long AIDS special in conjunction with five other stations. The program will feature interviews with several OH R officers. Watch your ~’V guide for th~ upcoming show. to encourage illegal sexual conduct as outlined in current Oklahoma statutes. We do intend to be realistic about the effects of a very dangerous disease on your sex life. �Hi~ polo grour~s cal~ Syre4~ at Sunset. The Tulsa OHR ~r Is distributed to over ! ZOO area ho~uals and supporters each month. Advertising in the ~- Thousands of people attend and bdng w~ them a p~cnlc dinner ~ not only helps reduce the cost of the newsletter but in- a~d a bottle of wine. Dignity/Integrity, an organlzatto~ of gay Catholics and Episcopali~s, will be part of the fun. creases Income for businesses who advertise. If you would like to Each year the Tulsa Phil~’~’~.,nic sponsors a concert at the Southern Would you like to join them? advertise in the Rel~Hr~r, call Fred Bassett at 627-4883. Rates are reasonable. =Carnera ready" ads are preferred and are expensive. September ! 5 at 4:15 meet at Jan and Sandy’s at ! 910 East 48th Place. Call first to let them know you’re coming, 745-0358. Purchase your tickets in advance from the Philharmonic or ~om other businesses. Campout planned at stat park The ne~t monthly meeting will be Sunday, October 13 at 5:00 P.M. at 1432. South Carson. This group is growing rapidly and many more events are September ZO - 22_ OHR is sponsoring a campout at Sequoyah State Park. Contact John Thomeyer immediately for details at 745-064Z. planned this year. Anyone is welcome to attend the meetings or become a member. This event is purely for fun but will provide a nice way to get to know people while enjoying the outdoors. BUS: (918) 622-8990 F~,~LTOF~S" John Tho~eyer Res: 584-0052 745-3424 (Vis-A-Com) Greg Singer (center) is shown accepting the trophy as Mr. Gay Tulsa recently. Runners-up were Kelth Brewer (dght) and Dennis George (left). Dennis and Greg are both OHR members. Congratulations! OFFICIAL PUBLiCATiON OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA P.O. BO~ ~729 TULSA, OK 74152 The opinions expressed in the OHR Reporter are not necessarily of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa. The Reporter attempts to serve the gay and lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma by being a medium for disseminating information and opinion. The editor reserves the dght to edit all materials as necessary. Items and advertising for the Reporter should be sent to Editor, OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. Advertising rates: Business card ..................................................................... $15 Quarter page ................................................................... $25 Half page ........................................................................ $40 Full page ............................................................................. $75 Classified Ads ....................................................................... $5 for 20 ~ and then 10 cents p~r word: Membership in OHR is only $12 per year NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP I am enclos~ $~ for membership. Also I’m sending a ta~-deductible contribution of $. ( )lain 18 years o~d or older. ( )This is a membership renewal. �WE RENT AND SELL VIDEO TAPES A ULT OOK Come visit our three ~ocations 838-1733 Mon-Sat 10am-12pm 7216 E. Pine Mystique Whittier 835-i 406 Mon-Sat lOam-12pm Sunday 12 am - 8 pm 592-0767 Open 24 Hours 1 N. Lewis 716 N. Sheridan Multi-Channel Coin Video Booths Books Magazines Games Novelties � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2c544b68016938b1cdefb14d68f4e68d.pdf a493d7f71daed6a970f80c8274d5d6f7 PDF Text Text AIDS Discrimination Be Discussed at November OHR Meeting Johnny Greene, a freelance writer, 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" symptoms. Greene will speak on Tuesday, November 19th at the regular monthly OHR meeting. The meeting will begin with a short business session at 7:00 p.m. Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library downtown, is the location of the meeting. Appearing on several national television programs, including Face The Nation (C.B.S.), Greene addresses not only discrimination against AIDS victims, but his own fear of contracting the disease. Greene will also attend an OHR fundraiser on Monday, November 18th. Plan on attending. OHR meetings are fun and open to the public. Once More OHR again reminds you to practice safe sex to prevent the spread of AIDS. Do not engage in anal intercourse without the use of a rubber. Do not swallow cum. Do not use poppers. Limit the number of sex partners. Good health practices are the best ways to ward off not only the AIDS virus but other diseases, too. Eat right, get plenty of rest and exercise. Avoid stressful activities. Can we add also - keep informed of the actions of your legislators and congressmen. They need to be aware of your concern when issues of research funding or AIDS bias are raised. Don’t panic, but be concerned and careful. Johnny Greene speaks on Tuesday, November 19, 1985. �OHR News Briefs: Volunteers are needed for the annual OHR Christmas project. Contact John Thomeyer at 745-0642 or Jim Perry at 584-4093. Each year, OHR collects food and toys for the needy through this project. Fundraiser Planned November for OHR If you enjoyed the television show Early Frost on Channel 2 (N.B.C.) November 11, please write or call the station. We need more of these intelligent and compassionate programs. Almost 20% of the total income received by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights this year came from private contributions. Outside of the Follies show each year, these contributions form the largest source o~ revenue. On Monday evening, 7:00 p.m., November 18, a cocktail reception for contributors will be held at 3019 S. Boston Court. This year’s contributors will be recognized and the reception is open to those who contribute financial support There will be no OHR Happy Hours in November or December. November 29th will be the deadline for the combined December/January issue of the Reporter. Advertisers should contact Fred at 832-4981 or Jim at 584-4093. of $20 or more to OHR prior to the event. A separate letter will be sent concerning this fundraiser to the OHR mailing list. Certainly, most of OHR’s projects succeed because of the time contributed by volunteers. However, many pro- December 9th is the date set for the annual OHR Christmas Dinner. This year the pot-luck supper will be at AllSouls Unitarian Church. Membership dues need to be current to attend. grams of the organization require financial support. As an example, 6.9% of our total expenses go toward the Helpline, 7.1% for office rent, 6.2% for speakers, 4.4% for postage and 27.7% for printing the newsletter The 1986 Pride Week theme has been selectedi "Forward Together." The slogan was determined at a recent conference in Fort Lauderdale. and fliers. The event on November 18th will be primarily social. Cocktails will be served along with hats d’oeuvres. Johnny Greene, the speaker for the OHR meeting the following evening, will be present. A similar reception last year resulted in over $2400 being contributed to OHR projects. For more information, contact Bob Inglish at 587-2084 or any OHR officer. Anyone contributing $20 or more may attend. Reservations, though, must be received in advance. Can you help us financially to fund our projects through Lesbians in Dallas have formed a group called "The Blood Sisters" to donate blood f6r gay men afflicted with AIDS. There is no incidence of the disease among gay women. We are proud the OHR Health Hospice Committee which provides assistance to AIDS victims in Tulsa is headed by a lesbian. Together, we will conquer this disease. the end of this year? We appreciate your support! Therapy for Individuals, Families, and Couples 3223 East 31st Street, Suite 209 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 (918) 747-4882 Paul Seeley All Car Insurance Agency, Inc. 1915 $ou H rvard Tulsa, OK 74112 918-744o0018 �National News Briefs: Although the vast majority of AIDS cases (7370) concern homosexual men, the new cases reported by the State Health Department, New York, reflect that drug addicts now account for 33% of the total. Gays account for only 58% of the new cases which is down from 76% reported in 1981. Valerie Terrigno, the openly lesbian former Mayor of West Hollywood, was indicted on 14 counts of embezzlement. Terrigno was the featured speaker in Tulsa’s Pride Week celebration. Some Los Angeles gay activists are calling the indictment a witch hunt. She is. charged with diverting federal funds for the poor and homeless to her personal use. A survey of 500 homosexual and bisexual men reflect that in San Francisco, 81% of those polled were monoga- Beware of questions asked bY agents when you apply mous or celibate, the Federal Center for Disease Control reports. Last year, the comparable figure was 69%. The number of men having more than one sexual partner in the for insurance. NGTF reports that several insurance companies have begun close screening of single males previous month declined 13 percentage points to 36% in one year. Deslbite protests from the National Gay Task Force and civil libertarians, the military has begun testing exposure to the AIDS virus. At the same time, though, the Pentagon acknowledged that the HTLVlII blood test is unreliable on a mass basis. Officials fear that if the disease spreads without close monitoring, combat readiness and wartime medical care will be jeopardized. who live in AIDS high risk areas to weed out gays due to possible increase in claims by victims of AIDS. Two companies, Nationwide Insurance Company and Midland Mutual Life Insurance Company are reported to have adopted these screening techniques. If you feel you have been denied insurance coverage because you are gay, contact Crisisline 1-800-221-7044 and the American Civil Libertles union. The Reagan Administration has requested an additional $45.7 million to fight AIDS. A total of $126 million will be spent by the government this year. In 1978, popular gay Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone were murdered in San Francisco. The lenient sentence given former Supervisor Dan White (via the now infamous "Twinkle defense") resulted in large scale rioting by the San Francisco gay community. After Soviet journalists reported in October that AIDS was originated by the C.I.A. as a result of experimentation in serving a brief sentence in prison for manslaughter, White was released earlier this year. Monday, October 21, White Haiti with alcoholics and transients. Scientists lost control of the experiment and the disease became an epidemic. No further verification of this allegation has been reported. (During the Vietnam War era, the C.I.A. conducted experi- committed suicide. ments in Canada with LS.D. on unsuspecting victims.) ??? WE RENT AND SELL VIDEO TAPES Both the New .York legislature and the U.S. Congress enacted legislation last month to control the spread of AIDS by banning gay bath houses. ADULT IBOOK STOR $ Come visit our thre~ ~ocations Mon-Sat 10am-12pm 835-1406 Mon-Sat 10am-12prn Sunday 7216 E. Pine 12 am - 8 pm 838-1733 592-0767 Open 24 Hours 1 N. Lewis 4020 S. Garnet, Rd.. Tulsa, OK 74146 Bus: (918) 622-8990 716N.Sheddan Multi-Channel Coin Video Booths Books Games Magazines Novelties John Thon~eyer Res: 584-0052 745-3424 (VIs-A-Con~ �AIDS Victims Need Your Assistance There are 29 people in Oklahoma who have contracted Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Most of these victims live in the Tulsa area and many have contacted OHR for help. The OHR Gay Health/Hospice Committee is helping AIDS patients and their families. The assistance provided by the committee does not include financial support but does include a variety of services such as running errands, visiting, letter writing and legal advice. While small or large financial donations are always welcome to support this project, time is the best way to show your concern. This month, the committee is in need of the following small items to provide AIDS victims: toilet paper, Kleenex, cough drops (Hall’s cherr~y flavor), 4x4 gauze pads, trash bags, canned goods, laundry and cleaning supplies, Gatorade, and reading materials. Bring these items to the November OHR meeting or call Carol at 583-7063 or 592-7692. GFIY HELP LINE 587-GRYS ~., Please channel your concern over this epidemic in a constructive way. These people have asked us for help, let’s help them. The time or the items needed ~can be contributed by anyone. You may be assisting a friend - or in the process of assisting, make a new one. MEbiBERSHIP APPLICATION MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $12.00 PER YEAR PLEASE DO YOUR PART FOR OHR SEND IN YOUR CHECK TODAY. Ddn’t be naive about AIDS statistics. Although as of October 14 only 14,125 cases were reported in the U.S., it is believed these figures represent only 10% of the actual number of cases. Part of the confusion lies in the difficulty NAME. of diagnosis and the great length of time of incubation (up to 2 years). This means over 140,000 people may have the ADDRESS CITY ( ( ( ( STATE ZIP ) I’m enclosing $ . . for membership. tax-deductible.contribution. ) I’m enclosing $ ) l’m 18 years old or older. ) This is a Membership Renewal. disease. Over half of all AIDS cases arise out of New York and California. Texas now reports 731 cases and ranks 5th. Oklahoma has 29 confirmed cases. 73% of all AIDS victims are gay men. ART & GIFT GALLERY CUSTOM FRA~HG 3512 S. PEORIA �REPORTER Official Publication of Tulsa Oktahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 918-587-GAYS Officers Fred Bassett ..................................... President Jim Perry ............................... First Vice President Fred Welch ........................... Second Vice President Bert McAulay .................................... Secretary Terry Jefferson ................................... Treasurer John Thomeyer ........................... Member-at-Large Vicki Robinson ............................ Member-at-Large Newsletter Staff Bob Inglish, Jim Perry, Charlotte Campbell, Ken Hargett AIDS Symptoms Are Not Always Clear The incubation period for AIDS may range from a few months to up to 2 years. The symptoms may not show up for some time and when they do, they may be similar to several other diseases. Advertising Rates Business card ....................................... $15 Quarter page ........................................ $25 Half page ........................................... $40 Full page ........................................... $75 Classified ads ........ ’ ................................ $5 for 20 words and then 10 cents per word. People with AIDS may notice: extreme fatigue, fevers, chills, night sweats, rapid weight loss, prolonged diarrhea, swollen lymph glands, white spots or unusual blemishes in the mouth, persistent or dry cough, skin blotches or bumps (blue-violet to brownish), blurred vision, headaches. For ads not camera ready, 10% additional charge. Discount of 10% for ads run 3 consecutive mo~qths. Informatio~q about advertising can be obtained by calling Fred at 832-4981 or Jim at 584-4093. Membership in O.H.R. is $12 per year. Contributions above membership fee are tax-deductible. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation which provides services to gay men and lesbians in Northeastern Oklahoma. The two most common illnesses which affect AIDS patients are pneumonia and a form of cancer called Kaposi’s Sarcoma. If you have any of the symptoms for more than a week, consult a physician. OHR can recommend physicians who are sympathetic to gays and who are familiar with AIDS. INTERNATIO GUEST - TULSA GUEST- OKLAHOMA OITY A MEMBER AND GET YOUR INVITA" TION TOOUR EVENTS QUEST INTERNATIONAL IS AMERICA’S WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THJ~T GROWING NUMBER OF CITIES IN THE OFFER OUR MEMBERS TIVE MOTIVATED PEO~LE..H~0 EN~-O OPPORTUNITIES T~ ROUGH NATIONALLY. JO~ST A SAMPLE: DYNAMIC ORGANIZATION FOR GAY MEN AND METROTO THE OBJECTIVE IS TO FORMAT WITH POSIAND CAREER- ORIREGIONALLY, AND MAIL YOUR ACCOMPANY S~_cial Interest Clubs FOR MEMBERS WHO SHARE A SIMILAR INTEREST OR HOBBY.,, Forums WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE GUEST SPEAKERS COVER TOPICS FROM POLITICS TO RELATIO~HIPS, AND FASHION TO FULFILLMENT. o QUESTIME CONTACT SOCIALS LET YOU MIX WITH OTHERS IN A COMFORTABLE, RELAXED SETTING. QUESTIME IS USUALLY HELD AT AREA GAY BUSINESSES. Escape Excursions GET YOU AWAY FROM IT ALL IN STYLE. REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PACKAGES TREAT YOU LIKE A JET-SETTER TO SOME EXCITING QUEST DESTINATIONS. = Productions LIKE THE "ANNUAL QUEST AWARDS’; SPECIAL INTEREST CONVENTIONS, THEME EXTRAVAGANZAS AND ENTERTAINERS ARE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. m QUEST FOUNDATION HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL AND NATIONAL GAY ORGANIZATIONS. QUEST INTERNATIONAL IS A POSITIVE STEP IN GAY DEVELOPMENT. JOIN US TODAY ! W~LCOME TO Q!~ST-- KANSAS CITY, INDIANAPOLIS, MEMPHIS, ST. LOUIS. ! ! ! ! ro ~o ~ �"’A SPECIAL OFFER FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE" Join Us for a Special Showing and Open House Saturday, November 16, 1985 from 1:00 PM til 4:00 PM. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Unit 9-E Offers Liberty Towers ÷ 1502 South Boulder ÷ Tulsa, Oklahoma One Bedroom Condominium with private balcony indoor Parking ÷ Use of pool and club room 100% BaHk finar~cing available with ARM or Fixed Rate Interest 30 Year mortgage Homeowner Dues Provide: !. Water 2. Sewer 3. Trash 4. Basic Cable TV 5. 24 Hour security 6. Inside Heat and Air Conditioning maintenance 7. Maid service for common areas 8. Yard care 9. Maintenance for common areas 10. Building Insurance 11. Pool maintenance 13. Electric for common areas 14. On site management For More Information Cal!: Oil Capital Rea! Estate Co. Bruce D. Ha~ni~ OwneroBroker � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5b75e345180e551c77ccf74bbe043b8c.pdf 2175506db817df72f4c1ff5e169e8d18 PDF Text Text Dallas activist present October OoHoR, program Bill Nelson, president of the Dallas Gay Alliance, will address the regular monthly O.H.IL meeting Tuesday, October 15th, 7:00 p.m., at Aaronson Auditorium, Central Library, downtown Tulsa. Among topics Nelson will cover will be his support of the DGA’s application for participation in the Adopt-A-School program which allows civic organizations and companies to donate money and volunteers to schools. Also to be discussed will be the recent court decision upholding the Texas sodomy statute and Nelson’s own bid for electoral office in Dallas. Last month, over 70 people attended the meeting with a "Coming Out" panel. O.H.iL meetings are free and are open to both members and non-members. Court ruling civii rights in a sharply divided Fif~ Circuit court opinion, the Texas sodomy law was upheld. The 16 member panel overruled the local federal district court and a 3 member panel of the circuit GAY ACTI V]ST BILL NELSON courL The case, filed by Donald Baker of Dallas in 1979, sought to declare unconstitutional the statute making oral sex illegal Baker hopes to continue the fight to the U.S. Supreme Court, although the Court in a 1976 case upheld a similar Virginia statute. The Circuit Court noted that "engaging in homosexual conduct is not a constitutionally protected liberty interest." Also the Court cited in support of its decisiOn the "strong objection to homosexual conduct which has prevailed in Western culture for seven centuries." Kevin Gabel elected to OGPC state chair At the first annual convention of the Oklahoma Gay Political A strongly worded dissenting opinion stressed that "if ever Caucus, Kevin Gabel of Tulsa was elected to serve as the organi- there was a constitutional dght to privacy, Texas has violated it by zation’s first state chairperson. Gabel, who has been instrumental blatantly intruding into the private lives of fully consenting in the organization of the caucus, says he is looking forward to adults." the year ahead. "Among my primary goals are to establish an effective phone network before the next legislative session and to encourage a truly statewide membership." Also elected to serve on the state board of directors were Mark Clark, Toni Broaddus, Brenda Smith, Ken Hargett, Keith O.H.R. "Happy Hours" will be held at the following places and times: . October | t - Too! Box 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. -October 25 - Bamboo 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. November 15 - Dante’s 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. November 29 - O.T.R. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Approximately 30 people normally attend these informal social gatherings. It’s a good time to meet other Tulsa gays. Smith and Fred Bassett. For information about the caucus call Kevin at 584-4093. �The Doubletree Hotel w~ll be the setting Friday evening, November I st, for "CHROME & FL~THERS: A COSTUME BALL". A ~Straight Talk" program will be presented by O.H.i~ at Tulsa Junior College on October 24th to a dass, of loca! flreflghters dealing with social is~ Cash prizes of $2,0~.00 will be awarded including $1,000.00 for the guest wearing ~e Grand Costume". Chrome and Feathers has been chosen as the name of the ball to indicate extremes, not necessarily the type of materials to be used for costumes. (Costumes are not required.) Sponsor Glen i~aney (The Grand Design) plans to hold the ball yearly with the proceeds to be donated to a Tulsa gay organlzatlon. Money raised this year will go to the Tulsa Gay Pride Committee to be used for the 1986 Gay Pride Celebration. Tickets are available at The Grand Design and most Tulsa clubs. General admission is $5.00 in advance and $10.00 for ~Chrome Circle" seating. Tickets purchased the evening of the ball will be $ l o.oo. Actor Rock Hudson has contributed $250,000 to create a foundation to raise money to find a cure for AIDS. The foundation has received support from Elizabeth Taylor and Nancy Reagan. Another $ ~ 00,000 was donated by J. Paul Getty, Jr. Hudson also said he would contribute more fiJnds from proceeds of his forthcoming autobiography. The foundation was created by merging the AiDS Medical Foundation of New York with the National AIDS Research Foundation. Monies wii! be distributed worldwide to researchers. A study conducted by the Columbia University School of Public Health shows a sharp contrast between homosexual behavior before and &~ter the AiDS epidemic. Before knowledge of AIDS, 40 of the 100 men interviewed frequented bathhouses, averaging 33 parmers a year. Last year, only 116 visited the baths and averaged 7 partners. The World Health Organization has obtained medical and financial support to dra~ a worldwide strategy for fighting AIDS. Th~s will be the first attempt to coordinate research efforts among different countries. Photograg~ courte~# of Field Photograph Bobble Dee, local drag queen, was murdered last month at a Turner Turnpike truck stop. No suspects have been arrested. Known as the ~Queen of Dance and Song", Dee perforated fiequentiy in Tulsa, O~ahoma City, Kansas City and Dallas. A memorial service was held September 2.gth a~ ~’ne Tutsa Metro-’ poiitan Community Church. Local Tulsa graduates of The E:~.perience Weekend are encouraging participation in the next scheduled Weekend November 2-3 in Dallas. The E~pedence Weekend consists of ~ectures, processes and sharing about self-image, relationships, communication and several other issues. Founded by David Goodstein, Adv~t~ publisher, and Rob Eichberg, a Los Angeles psychologist, the wo@shop encourages human potential and especially deals with gays. En}oyable habits are difficult to change. However, there are ways to have sex which are both enjoyable and safe. AiDS is not transmitted casually but is transmitted through intimate sexual contact or by unclean needles used for drug injection. Seventythree percent of all AIDS cases concern homosexual men. ~ne O.H.R. member Gary Schwartz has made available a "gay bulletin board" for home computer buffs and would like to invite other O.H.R. members with home computers to dial inand take a look! Call 663-7305 to reach GTABBS and register from the TOP MENU indicating O.H.I~_ membership in the comment are& transmission of the virus can be severely restricted by reforming your sexual practices. In addition to alternate sexual practices, safe sex involves the limitation of alcohol, grass, cocaine and other drugs which depress the immune system. It is now widely The Pdde ’85 AIDS benefit held September 22nd at O.T.R~ netted over $1500. Thanks to all who pa~cipated in this worthwhile project, o o believed that the use of poppers encourages the development of diseases associated with AIDS. Safe sex is taking good care of first place trophies in toumament~ when it should have’read intercou~e Without the use of a rubber. Do not swallow cure. Limit the number of anonymous sex partners. AIDS ~s fat& There is no cure. Do yourself a favor ~ be safe! and Tulsa O.T.IL teams for winning the men’s and women’s divisions at the Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament, Lalx~ Day Weekend. ~’ne annual event, sponsored by O.H.~ and ~ected by Dean Dugan and company again showed a profit. �OHR CALENDAR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 MCC WORSHIP SERVICES, Metropolitan Community Church, 1623 North Maplewood, 10:45 a.m. "NOT A BIN, NOT A S~C}<NESS," MCC, 7 p.m., Workshop conceming gays and the Bible, led by Rev. Elder Don Eastman of Dallas MCC. The workshop continues at 7 p.m. each evening through October 9. MONDAY, OCTOBER 2t YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC. 7 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 OHR BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. OH~ ~O~D ~EET~NG, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 MCC MEMBERSHIP CLASS ~, MCC, 6 p.m. Second in a threepart series. MOO BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. FRidAY, OCTOBER 11 OH~ HAPPY HOUr, The Tool Box, 164~ South Main, 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 OHR HAPPY HOUR, The Bamboo Lounge, 7204 East Pine, 5:30 ALL-YOU-CAN EAT ~EX~CAN SUPPER, MCC, 5:30 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 MCC WORSHIP SERWOES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. OKLAHOMA GAY POL~TIOAL CAUCUS MEETING, Metropolitan Community Church of Oklahoma City, 12th & Kentucky, OKC, 4 p.m., featuring guest speaker Representative Rebecca Hamilton of Oklahoma City. MCC MEMBERSHIP CLASS ~, MCC, 5:30 p.m. Last in athreepa~ series. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 MOO WORSHIP SERVICES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. D~GN~TY4NTEGR1TY MONTHLY MEET|NG, 1432 South Carson, featuring Mass and potluck supper followed by discussion concerning A~DS patients. MOO MEMBERSHIP CLASS l, MCC, 5:30 p.m. First in a series of three classes for prospective church members. MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS, MCC, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 OHR MONTHLY MEETING, Aaronson Auditorium, Tulsa Central Library, 7 p.m. Guest speaker Bil! Nelson, President of the Dallas Gay Alliance, will discuss a variety of topics including the reinstatement of the Texas sodomy statutes. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 MCC B~BLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 MOO WORSHIP SERWOES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. D~GN~TY4NTEGRITY OKTOBERFEST OUTING, group will meet at 1432 South Carson, 4:30 p.m., and travel together to the Oktoberfest. POTLUCK: SUPPER, MCC, 5:30 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, MCC, 7 p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 OHR BOARD ~EET~NG~ 6 p.m. ~EN’S AND WOMEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 ~CC BIBLE STUDY, MCC, 7 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 OHR REPORTER DEADLINE for stories, ads, and calendar items. HALLOWEEN COSTUME PAR~ AND DANCE, MCC, 7 p.m., $2 single, $3 couples. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 MOO WORSHIP SERWCES, MCC, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 YOUTH RAP GROUP, MCC, 7 p.m. PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS, MCC, 7 p.m. OHR BOARD MEETING, 8 p.m. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RAP GROUPS, MCC, 7:30 p.m. WE RENT AND SELL VIDEO TAPES ADULT OOK STOR S WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER MCC B~BLE STUDY, MCC, 7:30 p.m. Corn÷ v~s~t o~r thr~ ~o~at~or~s 838-1733 Mort-Sat 10am-12pm 835- ! 408 MonoSat 10am-12pm Sunday 72t8 Eo Pine 12 am - 8 pm 592-0787 Open 24 Hours 1 N. Lewis 4020 S. Gamett rid., Tulsa, OK 74146 B~s: (918) 622-8990 718 N. Sheridan Multi-Channel Coin Video Booths Joh~ Thomeyer Books Magazines Games Novelties Res: 584-OO52 745-3424 (Vis-A-Con~) �$25 ~over �Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74! 52 918-S87-GAYS A large turnout heard more a.bout "~e sex" tips and the HTLVII[ test at a special O.H.IL meeting concerning AIDS, October Officers 23rd at Over the Rainbow. President Fred Bassett First Vice President Jim Perry Fred Welch Bert McAulay Second vice President Secretary Terry Jefferson Tre&surer John Thomeyer Member-at-Large Vicki Robinson Member-at-Large Dr. ]eft Beal, city Medical Director, did not recommend taking the blood test for the AIDS virus since a positive result only indicates a slight chance of coming down with the disease and stress caused by the knowledge of exposure to the virus could be potentially detrimental. Beal cautioned that stress itself, could possibly activate an othe~ise dormant AIDS virus after learning of a positive result. Fred Bassett, O~H.R. president, emphasized that the test re- Newsletter Staff Bob Inglish, Jim Perry, Charlotte Campbell, Ken Hargett suits would I~e strictly confidential. Participants were given numbers only. No names were taken. Bassett noted that the test could be taken but the results not revealed to the par~cipant, to Advertising Rates Business card $15 Quarter page $25 Half page $40 Full page $75 $5 Classified ads allow blood to be used for statistical purposes. The Oklahoma State Department of Health received funds to administer the tests and will compile the statistics. Of the 1140 people in attendance, 35 took the anonymous blood test. Results will be received in 3 weeks. The HTLV-ill test only indicates e~=~ to the AIDS virus but for 20 words and then | 0 cents per word. For ads not camera ready, 10% additional charge. Discount of 110% ~or ads run 3 consecutive months. Information about adver- does not indicate the disease itself. Less than 20% of those with a positive test may contract AIDS; Carol Burnside, O.H.R.’s AIDS Hospice Director, attended the rising can be obtained by ~ltng Fred at 438-5 ! 49 meeting &qd requested volunteers to assist AIDS ~ctims. The Hospice Program needs people to perform household tasks and Membership in O.H.R. ~s $il 2 per year. Contributions above membership errands ~d provide companionship to people with ~dDS. are ta~-deductibie. Tulsa Oklahomans for The latest statistics reveal 22 confirmed cases of AIDS in Ok- Human Rights is a non-profit, t~ exempt corporation which pro- lahoma with an additional 6 suspected cases. Most t~vtng AiDS rides semic~ to gay men ~d lesbians in No~e~tern Ok- victims are in Tulsa. fee l~oma. Paoli Seeley In a recent pastoral letter to Episcopal congregations tn Oklahoma, Blshop Gerald N. Mc&qlster addressed the issue of re- A11 Car r s ra nce Ager c¥ 1915 $o th Harvard ceiving communion from the common cup during the AIDS crisis. Quoting from his letter, ~4y plea to you all ts to help counter the mounting hysteria over this serious problem (AIDS). Tn a, OK 74112 918-744-0018 We must not make the common cup a political issue, but rather deal with it pastoralty. 7here are two facts that need to be confronted. ~e first is that the AIDS virus has been found in saliva. ~e second is that in no occurrence has a case of AIDS been traced to saliva... AIDS is not being transmitted through the common cup." HLstodcal~y there have been epidemics which have neccessitared, the cessation of the practice of the common cup. Bishop McAllister did not issue such a directive; rather he encouraged maintaining the unity of the sacrament and the continual caring w th of one &~other Expert 74129 nal miles. $~ C~ii 584-40§3!’ ...... For ~e ~ AM/FM Stereo Phonograph with built-in cassere. $75. Speakers inolud~i, Call 584-4099. �A COSTUNE BALL $2 00 CASH PRIZES $1,000.00 CASH GIRAND PIR~ZE $250.00 CASH PIR~ZES I~OST BEAUTIFUL I~OST OIR~G~NAL FUNNIEST BEST GIROUP DOUBLETREE HOTEL BALLROOM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 , 1985 ADVANCE $5.00 DOOR $10.00 BENEFIT FOR 1986 PRIDE CELEBRATION � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/209476fef601564162694e7ddaf1f05f.pdf 66132d5696db6e5d952bc75d83b7aa2a 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/. Description An account of the resource PUBLISHED BYTULSA OI~X,AHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS e VOL. 5 , NO. 12 o DECEMBER 1985 / JANUARY 1986 Yearly electionsfor officersforTulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights will be conducted December 17th at the regular monthly meeting. The Meeting will begin at 7:00 p .m. at Aaronson Auditorium, Cen~ Library, downtown. The nominating committee has submitted a slate of officers, two for president and one each for the remaining posts. Each of the five years of the group’s existence has presented new challenges and new goals and each year OHR’s Executive Board has carried the group’s purposes forwardly successfully. Elections cannot be taken for granted. Participation in the nominating process and voting are essential to a strong organization. Be present. Following the elections, a videotape of the year’s activities will be presented. For your information, the following biographical sketches of the nominees for the 1986 Executive Board, have been compiled. Fred Bassett Fred has served as Tulsa O .H .R. ’s Presidentfor the past year. As O .H .R. ’s President, Fred has worked toward greater unity in the gay community, and con - siders as his major accomplishments : 1. ) The Gay Pride Celebration, and OHR’s leadership role in encouraging full community involvement and cooperation. 2. ) Establishing a strong working rel - ationship with the Tulsa media, and promoting greater public awareness of gay people and gay issues through the media. 3. ) Calling and planning the two largest meetings in the organizations history,whichwere : A. ) The Emergency Political Meeting, with over 150 people in attendance, which resulted in the formation of the Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus , and B. ) The AIDS Update and HTLV- III Testing meeting at Over The Rainbow, with over 300 people in attendance, and Continued on Page 4 Beginning in January 1986, monthly TOHR meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month. The place will continue to be Aaronson Aud - itorium, Central Library, downtown Tulsa. Meetings commence at 7:00 p .m. with a short business session. The January topic has notyetbeen selected but the date will be January 7th. OHR meetings are open to the general public, however, memberships can be purchased for $12 a year. As with all group functions, these meetings provide an excellent opportunity to meet Tulsa gays. Attendance at meetings range from 70 to 120 people each time. The new officers will be installed at this first meeting of the year. Plan on being present and bring a friend. Gay ’ Families" have no legal status but there are things we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Gay and Lesbian legal organizations presented the following advice at a meeting ofthe Gay Rights National Lobby Leadership Forum: @ Powers of attorney are very powerful. They may govern money and/or health matters in case you become sick or incapacitated. O Ifyou choose to have childrenwithyourgay / lesbian partner, options include adoption, fostercare, or donor insemination. Local laws govern these options. @ Write a will! Consult an attorney when you do. If you don’t draft a will, all your property goes to your birth family. NGRA has an excellent pamphlet on ~vills--write 540 Castro Street, San Francisco, California 94114. A reception held November 18th for 1985 financial contributors to OHR resulted in new donations exceeding $2400. Information concerning the event was sent to everyone on the group’s marling list. Interestedparties were asked to contribute $20 to attend the reception at which cocktails and hors d ’oeuvers were served. Within one week’s time, $1525 in cash and $900 in pledges was received. Johnny Greene, the New Orleans journalist who spoke at the organization meeting was present. Fred Bassett, OHR president, presented a program of financial goals to those attending. Dignity / Integrity will host a " Chapter Building Workshop" on Sunday, January 12th ; 10:00 a .m. to 6:00 p .m. at 1482 S. C~son.~e featured spewer wffi be Cagey ~n~an, adminis~ator of ~e Digni~ Houston Chapter. ~e Workshop wffi include info~ation on fundmising, newsletter production, membership recruitment ~d retention, public relations, ~su~izations, go~ set~ng, and v~ous o~anization~ sM~s. ~is workshop is a must for not only Dignity/ Inte~ members, but for ~yone involved in ~y o~anization. PI~ now to attend. For more info~ation contact Daphne at 588 - 7068. Just a reminder for 1986- Digni~/Integfi~ of Tulsa mee~ ~e 2nd Sunday ofcrewmon~ at 1432 S. C~son at 5:00 p .m. See you next ye~ ~ ~ O~cers Official Publication of Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52-72-9 Tulsa, OK 74152- 918-587-GAYS Fred Bassett Jim Perry Fred Welch Bert McAulay Terry Jefferson John Thomeyer Vicki Robinson Newsletter Staff President First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary Treasurer Member-at-Large Member-at-Large Bob lnglish, Jim Perry, Charlotte Campbell, Ken Hargett Advertising Rates Business card $15 Quarter page $ 2. 5 Half page $40 Full page $75 Classified ads $5 for 2-0 words and then 10 cents per word. For ads not camera ready, 10% additional charge. Discount of 10% for ads run 3 consecutive months. Information about advertising can be obtained by calling Fred at 438-5149 Membership in O.H.R. is $12 per year. Contributions above membership fee are tax-deductible. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation which prorides services to gay men and lesbians in Northeastern Oklahoma. "What you say after you’ve said hello ! ! " will be the focus of a workshop offered for helpline volunteers and anyone interested in becoming a volunteer, at the University of OMahoma-Tulsa Medical College, Saturday, January 25th, 1986 from 10:00 a .m. to 4:00 p .m. T1~e Helpline plays a vital role in the Tulsa community and our continued service is urgentl~v needed. Workshop facilitators will be Dr. Raphella Sohier and Dr. Lee Jones. If you have never considered offering your time as a helpline volunteer, now is the time. Please contact the Helpline at 592- 5086 to make reservations for yourself, and for a friend. The workshop will be held at the Library Building, 6810 East 30th Street ( see map ), signs will be pcsted to direct you to the room. Remember to bring a sack lunch -- see you there. Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John Free estimates In Business For 10 Years THETULSA BAR SCENE IS CHANGING RAPIDLY JOCK~rY SHORTS (formerly Dante’s ) is a fun after hours bar with an expanded dance floor. Currently located at 3324 - P East 31st, the barwillbe moving to a new location to be announced. At !Sth and Boston, the BOSTON BELL COMPANY is now seeking gay customers. The bar is large, clean, smartly decorated and hopes for a large happy hour crowd as well as late night disco. OTR is now closed and a proposed reopening in do~mtown is now on the back burner. At 424 South Memorial, the PLAY MOR bar is now open and features several Tulsa favorites in drag throughout December. Have you tried the new relaxed TIM’S at 2114 South Memorial ? Alounge area withTV is a welcome addition to the scene. Gene is still entertaining at the BAMBOO LOUNGE, 7204 East Pine. The TOOL BOX, 1649 South Main keeps drawing festive crowds as well as ZIPPERS with an enhanced sound system at 4812 East 53rd. THE RUSTIC CLUB seeks both gay men and lesbians at 1229 South Memorial. SCHLITZY’S, 1902 East 11th, is now open from 1:00 p .m. to 2:00 a.m. ~ The OHR AIDS Hospice Committee needs essential items forlocal AIDS victims such as cough drops, toilet paper, kleenex, canned foods, etc. Call 587- GAYS for more info. ~ AIDS is primary transmitted among homosexuals through intimate sexual contact. Sex can still be enjoyed 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 partners. @ The OHR Christmas Project, which each year provides canned goods and toys to needy families in Tulsa will benefit local AIDS victims first, John Thomeyer, Project Coordinator, announced. Call John at 745 - 0642 or Jim Perry at 584 - 4093 ifyou have food to donate. @ Graduates of the Experience Weekend welcomed recent participants ~vho attended the workshop in Dallas November 2 - 3. Three people attended from Tulsa, two from Joplin and one from Stillwater. A support group meets every two weeks and now totals 15 people. More information about future weekends will be released SOOn. FED ÷ JIM ÷ DAPHNE ÷ VICK E ÷ JOHN Continued from Page 1 4 . }Establishing Tulsa OHR as an Alternative Testing Organization for AIDS HTLV- III blood testing with the Oklahoma State Health Department, which allows (K-IR to offer completely anonymous testing free to the gay community. P~qor to serving as OHR’s President, Fred developed ti~e gay speakers bureau "Project Straight Talk," chaired the Mattison and McWhirter Relationship Workshop, represented Oklahoma at the National March for Lesbian & Gay Rights in San Francisco, and worked on Ga~v Pride Week activities and the OHR Follies. Fred is employed by American Airlines as a Budget & Special Projects Analyst in Data Processing and Communications Services. He has been with AA for 12 years and has held positions in Supe~cision, Department Management, various analytical positions and reservations sales. Prior to joining American Airlines, he was employed in Banking and Travel Agency Management. Hobbies in dude raising and showing dogs, photography and reading. Fred is an American Kennel Club approved dog showjudge, and hasjudged shows all over t~he continental US as well as Hawaii, the Netherlands and Japan. He is currently on the Board of Directors ofthe American Pomeranian Club, a Delegate to the Board of Directors ofthe American Kennel Club, and a member of the state board of the Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus. Fred hasbeen previouslymarried, and has two sons, ages 7 and 4. Jim Perry Jim Per~~ has enjoyed a very busy year serving the Tulsa gay community as TOHR’s First Vice- President. In addition to his Board responsibilities of providing programs for the monthly membership meetings, he has ~vorked on many of this year’s TOHRprojects, including the monthlyTOHRReporter, the Helpline, the Hospice committee, and lastmonth’s ihndraiser. He has taken the " Project Straight Talk" program to Tulsa JuniorCollege, OSU and Wichita State Universi~ and has worked closely with the local media to help strengthen TOHR’s educational outreach to the community. Additiona~y,Jim played a major role in coordinating TOHR’s cont~butions to our community’s Gay Pride Celebration. Jim is one of the top floral designers in the state and is currently a designer and consultant with Bon Fleurs. He is a member ofOGPC and served as this years convention coordinator for the statewide gay political caucus. As TOHR President, Jim hopes to continue his work towards raising community awareness to gay issues and to strengthen working relationships ~vithin the gay community. He believes that increased individual participation in TOHR will help us meet the challenges of 1986. Daplme McClellan Although complete information about Daphne was unavailable at press time, most people who know her, know thatshe has been an active and important member oftheTulsa gay and lesbian community. She hasworked on several TOHR projects including the Health Hospice. One ofhermost important contributionsto the community has been as co - founder and active member of Dignity / Integrity of Tulsa. Vickie Robinson Vickie has been a member ofTOHR almost since its inception. This past year however, has certainly been hermost active year as she served as Member atLarge on the 198~ Executive Board. She has worked 6n this year’s Invitational Softball Tournament , the Mf / Ms OHR Tulsa Contest, and was one of TOHR’s representatives on this years Pride Committee. She was in paxt, r~sponsible for the success ofthe Pride’ 85 Picnic on Tulsa’s West Bank. Yearly elections for officers for Tulsa conducted December atthe regular 7:00 p .m. at Aaronson Auditori Therapy for Individuals, Families, and Couples 3223 East 31 st Street, Suite 209 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 (918) 747-4882 TERRY ÷ CHUCK ÷ DOUG ÷ CHARLOTTE Vickie has long advocated the greater involvement of women in TOHR and was a founding member of the Tulsa Women’s Alliance. A native Tulsan, VicMe is employed in the tooling department of a local fabrications shop. John Thomeyer John has also served on this past year’s Executive Board in the capacity of Member at Large. A detailed listing of his work for TOHR was unavailable at press time, but some ofthose projects include the Christmas Project, the Library. Project, the recent fundraiser, the Helpline, the Pride Celebration, and the Mr! Ms Tulsa Contest. John has lent his theatrical talents to various community fundraising efforts in the character of" Heidi Ho ". John is a realtor with John Hausam Realtors. Terry Jefferson Tm~2 has been very active in the work of the gay community over the past three years and was honored as last year’s OHR Volunteer of the Year. In addition to his OHRwork he is amember ofOGPC and NGTF, he has served on the Pride’ 85 Committee, he is the out - going treasurer of Dignity / Integrity and is treasurer of a local credit union. As he starts his second year as 3klahomans for Human Rights w 11 be .onttdymeeting. The meeting willbegin at CentrM Library, downtown. John Iaa m 4020 8. Garnott Rd., Tulsa, OK 74146 Bus: 1~)1 ~1 622-8~)~0 Res: 5~-0052 7,~5-342~ (VIs-A-Corn} TOHR treasurer, Terry would like to work for continued unity in the community and expects to seek additional sources of funding for TOHR projects and programs. S. Chuck FranM~n Chuck graduated from Oral Roberts University in 1983 with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work mid is currentlyworkingwith teenagersthrough individual and family counseling. He has worked ~vith the Community Service Council of Tulsa in the recruiting and training ofvolunteers, planning forthe social and financial needs ofTulsa, and gathering census information for tracMng areas of special need in the Tulsa community. Chuck has been involved with TOHR for 1V~ years and has been a Helpline volunteer for the past year. He would like to help TOHR reach Tulsa with the message that gay is not a left- wing "issue ", but a lifestyle with social, organizational, cultural and political needs. Doug Hartson As a member of TOHR, Doug has supported and worked on many TOHR projects including the Helpline, the Softball Tournament, the Health Hospice and this past year’s Pride activities. Doug has also been active with the Advocate’s Experience Weekend. He worlds in retail management as an assistant buyer at Renbergs. Doug shares the desires of other board nominees to encourage more community involvement and community outreach. Charlotte Campbell Born in McAlester, educated in Odessa,Texas and at the University ofTexas in Austin, Charlotte has resided in California for the last 25 years, moving to Tulsa last January in order to take care of her mother. The mother of two grmvn children, Charlotte has worked as a fundraiserfor a San Francisco private school and for the San Francisco chapter of the National Organization for Women. She was administrative vice - president for four years for that organization and was Assistant Coordinator for California State N .O .W. for three years. Charlotte owned a discount clothing store in Oaldand for sLx years and has worked as a legal secretary and a computertypesetter. She has written one unpublished novel. She attended the Art Students League in New York City after graduating from college. She has led consciousness - raising groups for N .0 .W. in San Francisco and Marin County and has been a rap session leader at Pacific Center, a gay and lesbian outreach organization located in Berkeley, California. 1~,739 ~d ~~g. ¯ o Cases as Reported by the CDC as of Nov. 11 , 1985 New Yo,-k State 5129 North Carolina 80 XYC 4739 Arizona 75 Calii}n-nia 3406 Missouri 74 San FKmcisco 1637 Indiana 53 Ix)s Angeles 1252 Oregon 49 I~o,~da 997 Mim~esota 49 Mia~tli 462 Somh Carolina ~ New ,Krsey 890 Hawaii 38 5 Newark 369 ~abama 34 Texas 767 Wisconsin 34 ~linois 310 Kentucky 29 Pexms~qvania 309 Oklahoma 29 Massachusetts 276 Tennessee 24 Wash. D.C. 264 Utah 24 Georgia 255 Rhode Island 23 Mm)~and 203 Nevada 20 Pue~o Rico 180 Delaware 16 Washington 175 New Mexico 16 Virginia 159 Iowa 14 ~xmnecticut 156 I~nsas 13 ~misiana 154 West Virginia 11 Colorado 108 Maine 11 Michigan 97 Mississippi 10 Ohio 91 Other State 43 Pcdiat~c Cases ( Included in above 207 Of these, 7,545 ( Approximately 51 percent ) arc dead. ~e MDS cases offici~ly repoKed by ~e Centers %r Disease Control reflect approximaely only 10 percent ofthe actual number ofA~DS cases not repoKed by the CDC do not con%~ to its st~ct definition, and are therefore not officially counted or repof{ed. In the last six months of 1982 ( July- December ) 631 MDS cases were diagnosed and counted. In 1983 ( July - December ), 1526 ~vere diagnosed. In 1984 ( July - December ), 2959 were diagnosed. IN 1985 ( Janus,- June ), 3593 were diagnosed. From July 1,1985 m October 28,1985,1479 cases have been diagnosed. In the week of October 28,1985, 1479 cases have been diagnosed. In ~a s~e pe~od 163 people died of AIDS in the U .S. In ~eweek ofOctober 29 - November 4,1985, 32 people died ofMDS in the United States. The growing number ofvictims of acquired immune deficiency syndrome has necessitated the formation ofa task force to deal with the problem in Tulsa. Representatives of OHR, along with hospital, cha~ty and government officials met last month to share ideas and coordinate a city - wide response to AIDS. Encouraged by OHR, over 40 people participated in a meeting last month to addresss concerns of AIDS victims and to disseminate information about the epidemic. Although there are reportedly only 29 victims of AIDS in Oklahoma, most of the current cases are in Tulsa. Many more are awaiting confirmation on diagnosis. Tulsa OHR provides an AIDS hospice program to assist AIDS victims. Last month two ofthe people who sought care from OHR’s hospice program died. OHR’s AIDS Hospice Committee Needs Your Donations Of Essential Items For Local Victims. Cal! 587 - GAYS For Details HELP @ Public Health Inspectors In New York City dosed the Mine Shaft as a result of new state rules designed to regulate the spread of AIDS. Ten other bars and bath - houses maybe subjectto closure soon. Customers atthe Mine Shaft reportedly engaged in unsafe sex practices openly during regular business hours. ~ The Public Health Service revealed new guidelines to prevent the spread ofAids. The guidelines indicate only routine precautions are necessary, especially by health care workers and food service personnel. Although the number of AIDS cases continues to grow, the disease is not contracted casually. ~ More than 150 people participated in a conference of U .S. and British gay politicians in West Hollywood in November. WE RENT AND SELL VIDEO TAPES A OLT I OOK Come visit our thr~ locations Risque Mystique Whittier 838-1733 835-t 406 592-0767 Mort-Sat Mon-Sat Open 10am-12pm 10am- 12pm 24 Sunday Hours 7216 E. Pine 12 am - 8 pm 716 N. Sheridan 1 N. Lewis Multi-Channel Coin Video Booths Books Games Novelties Magazines @ A man claiming he was Rock Hudson’s lover filed suit against Hudson’s estate for damages exceeding $10 miIlion. The plaintiff claims Hudson did not disclose he had AIDS and continued to have sex with him. The man, Marc Christian, is represented by well known attorney Marvin Mitchelson. He does not have any indication he contracted the disease. ~ The U .S. Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of private homosexual conduct between consenting adults as a result ofan appeal ofa case arising out of Georgia, Bowers vs. Hardwick. The court previously ruled in 1976 that states had the right to enact sodomy statutes to regulate morals. @ Kathy Whitmire recently won reelection as Mayor of Houston by a wide margin even though her opponent made a campaign issue of her support from the gay community. Several campaign ads alleged Whitmire would be unable to control the spread of AIDS because of her pro - gay stances. ~ A recent survey by the Center for Disease Control revealed a strong connection between pre- existing immune damage and susceptability to AIDS. 79% ofall AIDS patients were classified as drug abusers. 2% previously had serious illnesses and 2% were living in a poor environment. Membership in Tulsa OHR is 812 per year. Contributions above the membership fee are tax - deductable. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is a non -. profit, tax exempt corporation which provides servicesto 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 _. The Holiday Season seems to be the perfect time to stop and say THANKS TULSA FOR A GREAT YEAR I In addition to my other clients, I found particular pleasure in serving the Gay and Lesbian Community this year. My design firm coordinated advertising and publications for the Miss Gay Oklahoma Pageant, provided souvenir programs for the Southwest Invitotional Softball Tourney, designed the logo and calendar of events for the Pride ’ 85 Celebration and worked on occassion with the Gayly Oklahoman. This issue marks Ad ¯ Vance Graphics first production of the OHR REPORTER, and I hope that youenjoy this special Holiday Double Issue as much as I appreciated the opportunity to serve you all year long. HAPPY HOLIDAYS AD"VANCE GRAPHICS 533 - 9442 GUEST EDITORIAL: It’s My Turn.... The current, the past, and I greatly imagine the new Executive Committee of Tulsa OHR know they can not be all things to all members. But they do try ! They spend countless hours trying to decide the best course of action and the appropriate timing. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn ’t Countless hours are spent in regular board meetings, special board meetings, preparing for monthly general membership meetings, preparing for special membership meetings, coordinating the hospice program, the helpline, the library project, straightalk, the Reporter, etc. Many more hours, are spent pulling together events such as the Follies, Mr/Ms Tulsa OHR, Gay Pride Celebration, Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament and the Christmas Banquet. The executive committees have not done these things for themselves. It would be much easier and involve a lot less time to do only what is absolutely necessary to get by. They do all ofthese things for you, the membership ofTulsa OI-IR and the gay / lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma. For those of you who have thanked an executive committee member or two or all ofthem for the time and effort they have devoted to .the organization, you will neverknow how much it helps to continue marching forward to new heights. For those ofyou who can only offer criticism, mostlybehind the executive Committees back or in the helpline "bitch " book, I can only offer you new or renewed hope. But I now challenge you, the membership of Tulsa OHR and the gay/lesbian community, to get involved. The only way to make an organization strong isthrough your offering oftime and financial assistance. Those who can not offerfinancial assistance can offer time. Volunteers are always needed for such things as the helpline, the follies, Mr / Ms OHR Tulsa, Gay Pride Celebration, library project, Reporter, Christmas Project banquet and many other events and projects that could be undertaken, but the executive committee has no time left to coordinate them and see them all the way through to their conclusion. So volunteer and help the executive committee make as many things happen, for the whole membership, as possible. For those of you who can riot offer time, but can offer financial assistance, no matter the size, you are much appreciated also. For those of you who can give both time and financial support, a double thank you. Tulsa OHR can not survive without all of you. And that would be a great loss to the gay / lesbian community ofNortheastern Oklahoma atthis particulartimewhenwe need a strong organization speaking on behalf of the gay / lesbian community as~ a whole. Many ofyou, and myselfincluded at times, sometimes think" what is it all about ?" I have a goodjob and I find no discrimination there. I have a nice place to live and I find no discrimination there. But it all comes clear when you run into it face - to - face trying to locate a place to hold an event such as the Follies or Chrome and Feathers Costume Ball. What kind of discrimination, if any, would I rnn into in my career or housing if my homosexuality were a matter of public knowledge ? Let me summarize the purposes of Tulsa OHR, as found in the by - laws, in regard to sexual orientation or preference : 1. ) bring an end to discrimination and oppression, 2. ) encourage freedom of expression without .fear of oppression or retribution, 3. ) obtain equal treatment under law for all persons, 4. ) discourage prejudicial or stereotypical treatmentby officials, government entities, educational institutions, public officials and news media, 5. ) educate the general public about human rights, 6. ) provide a forum for the discussion of human rights issues, and 7. ) disseminate information on such issues to its members and the general public. By combining all ofthe efforts ofthose who can give their time, talents and financial support, there is nothing we can not overcome. So speak up and make yourviews known to those you have elected to direct the organization whether at a general membership meeting, a special meeting or anyplace you see an officer. And get involved ! That is my challenge to all ofyou in the year 1986 and the years that follow until the need for Tulsa OHR is gone because we have our rights. With your support and and involvement, I know it will be a great year for Tulsa OHR and the gay / lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma ! My best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season and a newyearfull ofdreams come true. And always remember this, to know and love others, you must first know and love yourself. -- Terry Jefferson If you would like to have ’ Your Turn", contact Jim at 5~4 - 4093. PDF Text Text PUBLISHED BYTULSA OI~X,AHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS e VOL. 5 , NO. 12 o DECEMBER 1985 / JANUARY 1986 Yearly elections for officers for Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights will be conducted December 17th at the regular monthly meeting. The Meeting will begin at 7:00 p .m. at Aaronson Auditorium, Cen~ Library, downtown. The nominating committee has submitted a slate of officers, two for president and one each for the remaining posts. Each of the five years of the group’s existence has presented new challenges and new goals and each year OHR’s Executive Board has carried the group’s purposes forwardly successfully. Elections cannot be taken for granted. Participation in the nominating process and voting are essential to a strong organization. Be present. Following the elections, a videotape of the year’s activities will be presented. For your information, the following biographical sketches of the nominees for the 1986 Executive Board, have been compiled. Fred Bassett Fred has served as Tulsa O .H .R. ’s President for the past year. As O .H .R. ’s President, Fred has worked toward greater unity in the gay community, and con siders as his major accomplishments : 1. ) The Gay Pride Celebration, and OHR’s leadership role in encouraging full community involvement and cooperation. 2. ) Establishing a strong working rel ationship with the Tulsa media, and promoting greater public awareness of gay people and gay issues through the media. 3. ) Calling and planning the two largest meetings in the organizations history, which were : A. ) The Emergency Political Meeting, with over 150 people in attendance, which resulted in the formation of the Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus , and B. ) The AIDS Update and HTLV- III Testing meeting at Over The Rainbow, with over 300 people in attendance, and Continued on Page 4 �Beginning in January 1986, monthly TOHR meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month. The place will continue to be Aaronson Aud itorium, Central Library, downtown Tulsa. Meetings commence at 7:00 p .m. with a short business session. The January topic has not yet been selected but the date will be January 7th. OHR meetings are open to the general public, however, memberships can be purchased for $12 a year. As with all group functions, these meetings provide an excellent opportunity to meet Tulsa gays. Attendance at meetings range from 70 to 120 people each time. The new officers will be installed at this first meeting of the year. Plan on being present and bring a friend. Gay ’ Families" have no legal status but there are things we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Gay and Lesbian legal organizations presented the following advice at a meeting of the Gay Rights National Lobby Leadership Forum: @ Powers of attorney are very powerful. They may govern money and/or health matters in case you become sick or incapacitated. O Ifyou choose to have children withyourgay / lesbian partner, options include adoption, fostercare, or donor insemination. Local laws govern these options. @ Write a will! Consult an attorney when you do. If you don’t draft a will, all your property goes to your birth family. NGRA has an excellent pamphlet on ~vills--write 540 Castro Street, San Francisco, California 94114. Dignity / Integrity will host a " Chapter Building Workshop" on Sunday, January 12th ; 10:00 a .m. to 6:00 p .m. at 1482 S. C~son. ~e featured spewer wffi be Cagey ~n~an, adminis~ator of ~e Digni~ Houston Chapter. ~e Workshop wffi include info~ation on fundmising, newsletter production, membership recruitment ~d retention, public relations, ~su~izations, go~ set~ng, and v~ous o~anization~ sM~s. ~is workshop is a must for not only Dignity/ Inte~ members, but for ~yone involved in ~y o~anization. PI~ now to attend. For more info~ation contact Daphne at 588 - 7068. Just a reminder for 1986- Digni~/Integfi~ of Tulsa mee~ ~e 2nd Sunday of crew mon~ at 1432 S. C~son at 5:00 p .m. See you next ye~ ~ ~ Official Publication of Tulsa Oldahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52-72-9 Tulsa, OK 74152- 918-587-GAYS O~cers President Fred Bassett Jim Perry Fred Welch Bert McAulay First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary Terry Jefferson Treasurer John Thomeyer Member-at-Large Vicki Robinson Member-at-Large Newsletter Staff Bob lnglish, Jim Perry, Charlotte Campbell, Ken Hargett Advertising Rates A reception held November 18th for 1985 financial contributors to OHR resulted in new donations exceeding $2400. Information concerning the event was sent to everyone on the group’s marling list. Interested parties were asked to contribute $ 20 to attend the reception at which cocktails and hors d ’oeuvers were served. Within one week’s time, $1525 in cash and $900 in pledges was received. Johnny Greene, the New Orleans journalist who spoke at the organization meeting was present. Fred Bassett, OHR president, presented a program of financial goals to those attending. Business card $15 Quarter page $ 2. 5 Half page $40 Full page $75 Classified ads $5 for 2-0 words and then 10 cents per word. For ads not camera ready, 10% additional charge. Discount of 10% for ads run 3 consecutive months. Information about advertising can be obtained by calling Fred at 438-5149 Membership in O.H.R. is $12 per year. Contributions above membership fee are tax-deductible. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation which prorides services to gay men and lesbians in Northeastern Oklahoma. �"What you say after you’ve said hello ! ! " will be the focus of a workshop offered for helpline volunteers and anyone interested in becoming a volunteer, at the University of OMahoma-Tulsa Medical College, Saturday, January 25th, 1986 from 10:00 a .m. to 4:00 p .m. T1~e Helpline plays a vital role in the Tulsa community and our continued service is urgentl~v needed. Workshop facilitators will be Dr. Raphella Sohier and Dr. Lee Jones. If you have never considered offering your time as a helpline volunteer, now is the time. Please contact the Helpline at 592- 5086 to make reservations for yourself, and for a friend. The workshop will be held at the Library Building, 6810 East 30th Street ( see map ), signs will be pcsted to direct you to the room. Remember to bring a sack lunch -- see you there. THE TULSA BAR SCENE IS CHANGING RAPIDLY JOCK~rY SHORTS (formerly Dante’s ) is a fun after hours bar with an expanded dance floor. Currently located at 3324 - P East 31st, the bar willbe moving to a new location to be announced. At !Sth and Boston, the BOSTON BELL COMPANY is now seeking gay customers. The bar is large, clean, smartly decorated and hopes for a large happy hour crowd as well as late night disco. OTR is now closed and a proposed reopening in do~mtown is now on the back burner. At 424 South Memorial, the PLAY MOR bar is now open and features several Tulsa favorites in drag throughout December. Have you tried the new relaxed TIM’S at 2114 South Memorial ? Alounge area with TV is a welcome addition to the scene. Gene is still entertaining at the BAMBOO LOUNGE, 7204 East Pine. The TOOL BOX, 1649 South Main keeps drawing festive crowds as well as ZIPPERS with an enhanced sound system at 4812 East 53rd. THE RUSTIC CLUB seeks both gay men and lesbians at 1229 South Memorial. SCHLITZY’S, 1902 East 11th, is now open from 1:00 p .m. to 2:00 a.m. ~ The OHR AIDS Hospice Committee needs essential items for local AIDS victims such as cough drops, toilet paper, kleenex, canned foods, etc. Call 587- GAYS for more info. ~ AIDS is primary transmitted among homosexuals through intimate sexual contact. Sex can still be enjoyed 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 partners. @ The OHR Christmas Project, which each year provides canned goods and toys to needy families in Tulsa will benefit local AIDS victims first, John Thomeyer, Project Coordinator, announced. Call John at 745 - 0642 or Jim Perry at 584 - 4093 if you have food to donate. Let A Man Do All Those Jobs You Hate To Do Call John Free estimates In Business For 10 Years @ Graduates of the Experience Weekend welcomed recent participants ~vho attended the workshop in Dallas November 2 - 3. Three people attended from Tulsa, two from Joplin and one from Stillwater. A support group meets every two weeks and now totals 15 people. More information about future weekends will be released SOOn. �FED ÷ JIM ÷ DAPHNE ÷ VICK E ÷ JOHN Continued from Page 1 4 . }Establishing Tulsa OHR as an Alternative Testing Organization for AIDS HTLV- III blood testing with the Oklahoma State Health Department, which allows (K-IR to offer completely anonymous testing free to the gay community. P~qor to serving as OHR’s President, Fred developed ti~e gay speakers bureau "Project Straight Talk," chaired the Mattison and McWhirter Relationship Workshop, represented Oklahoma at the National March for Lesbian & Gay Rights in San Francisco, and worked on Ga~v Pride Week activities and the OHR Follies. Fred is employed by American Airlines as a Budget & Special Projects Analyst in Data Processing and Communications Services. He has been with AA for 12 years and has held positions in Supe~cision, Department Management, various analytical positions and reservations sales. Prior to joining American Airlines, he was employed in Banking and Travel Agency Management. Hobbies in dude raising and showing dogs, photography and reading. Fred is an American Kennel Club approved dog show judge, and has judged shows all over t~he continental US as well as Hawaii, the Netherlands and Japan. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the American Pomeranian Club, a Delegate to the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club, and a member of the state board of the Oklahoma Gay Political Caucus. Fred has been previously married, and has two sons, ages 7 and 4. Jim Perry Jim Per~~ has enjoyed a very busy year serving the Tulsa gay community as TOHR’s First Vice- President. In addition to his Board responsibilities of providing programs for the monthly membership meetings, he has ~vorked on many of this year’s TOHR projects, including the monthlyTOHR Reporter, the Helpline, the Hospice committee, and last month’s ihndraiser. He has taken the " Project Straight Talk" program to Tulsa Junior College, OSU and Wichita State Universi~ and has worked closely with the local media to help strengthen TOHR’s educational outreach to the community. Additiona~y, Jim played a major role in coordinating TOHR’s cont~butions to our community’s Gay Pride Celebration. Jim is one of the top floral designers in the state and is currently a designer and consultant with Bon Fleurs. He is a member of OGPC and served as this years convention coordinator for the statewide gay political caucus. As TOHR President, Jim hopes to continue his work towards raising community awareness to gay issues and to strengthen working relationships ~vithin the gay community. He believes that increased individual participation in TOHR will help us meet the challenges of 1986. Daplme McClellan Although complete information about Daphne was unavailable at press time, most people who know her, know that she has been an active and important member ofthe Tulsa gay and lesbian community. She has worked on several TOHR projects including the Health Hospice. One ofher most important contributions to the community has been as co - founder and active member of Dignity / Integrity of Tulsa. Vickie Robinson Vickie has been a member of TOHR almost since its inception. This past year however, has certainly been her most active year as she served as Member at Large on the 198~ Executive Board. She has worked 6n this year’s Invitational Softball Tournament , the Mf / Ms OHR Tulsa Contest, and was one of TOHR’s representatives on this years Pride Committee. She was in paxt, r~sponsible for the success of the Pride’ 85 Picnic on Tulsa’s West Bank. Yearly elections for officers for Tulsa conducted December at the regular 7:00 p .m. at Aaronson Auditori Therapy for Individuals, Families, and Couples 3223 East 31 st Street, Suite 209 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 (918) 747-4882 �TERRY ÷ CHUCK ÷ DOUG ÷ CHARLOTTE Vickie has long advocated the greater involvement of women in TOHR and was a founding member of the Tulsa Women’s Alliance. A native Tulsan, VicMe is employed in the tooling department of a local fabrications shop. John Thomeyer John has also served on this past year’s Executive Board in the capacity of Member at Large. A detailed listing of his work for TOHR was unavailable at press time, but some of those projects include the Christmas Project, the Library. Project, the recent fundraiser, the Helpline, the Pride Celebration, and the Mr! Ms Tulsa Contest. John has lent his theatrical talents to various community fundraising efforts in the character of" Heidi Ho ". John is a realtor with John Hausam Realtors. Terry Jefferson Tm~2 has been very active in the work of the gay community over the past three years and was honored as last year’s OHR Volunteer of the Year. In addition to his OHR work he is a member of OGPC and NGTF, he has served on the Pride’ 85 Committee, he is the out going treasurer of Dignity / Integrity and is treasurer of a local credit union. As he starts his second year as 3klahomans for Human Rights w 11 be .onttdy meeting. The meeting will begin at CentrM Library, downtown. John Iaa m 4020 8. Garnott Rd., Tulsa, OK 74146 Bus: 1~)1 ~1 622-8~)~0 Res: 5~-0052 7,~5-342~ (VIs-A-Corn} TOHR treasurer, Terry would like to work for continued unity in the community and expects to seek additional sources of funding for TOHR projects and programs. S. Chuck FranM~n Chuck graduated from Oral Roberts University in 1983 with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work mid is currently working with teenagers through individual and family counseling. He has worked ~vith the Community Service Council of Tulsa in the recruiting and training ofvolunteers, planning for the social and financial needs of Tulsa, and gathering census information for tracMng areas of special need in the Tulsa community. Chuck has been involved with TOHR for 1V~ years and has been a Helpline volunteer for the past year. He would like to help TOHR reach Tulsa with the message that gay is not a left- wing "issue ", but a lifestyle with social, organizational, cultural and political needs. Doug Hartson As a member of TOHR, Doug has supported and worked on many TOHR projects including the Helpline, the Softball Tournament, the Health Hospice and this past year’s Pride activities. Doug has also been active with the Advocate’s Experience Weekend. He worlds in retail management as an assistant buyer at Renbergs. Doug shares the desires of other board nominees to encourage more community involvement and community outreach. Charlotte Campbell Born in McAlester, educated in Odessa, Texas and at the University of Texas in Austin, Charlotte has resided in California for the last 25 years, moving to Tulsa last January in order to take care of her mother. The mother of two grmvn children, Charlotte has worked as a fundraiser for a San Francisco private school and for the San Francisco chapter of the National Organization for Women. She was administrative vice - president for four years for that organization and was Assistant Coordinator for California State N .O .W. for three years. Charlotte owned a discount clothing store in Oaldand for sLx years and has worked as a legal secretary and a computer typesetter. She has written one unpublished novel. She attended the Art Students League in New York City after graduating from college. She has led consciousness - raising groups for N .0 .W. in San Francisco and Marin County and has been a rap session leader at Pacific Center, a gay and lesbian outreach organization located in Berkeley, California. �1~,739 ~d ~~g. ¯ o Cases as Reported by the CDC as of Nov. New Yo,-k State 5129 XYC 4739 San FKmcisco 1637 1252 74 Indiana 53 Oregon 49 Mim~esota 49 I~o,~da 997 Mia~tli 462 New ,Krsey 890 5 North Carolina 80 Arizona 75 Missouri Calii}n-nia 3406 Ix)s Angeles 11 , 1985 Newark 369 Somh Carolina ~ Hawaii 38 ~abama 34 Wisconsin 34 Texas 767 ~linois 310 Kentucky 29 Pexms~qvania 309 Oklahoma 29 Massachusetts 276 Tennessee Wash. D.C. 264 24 Utah 24 Rhode Island 23 Georgia 255 Mm)~and 203 Nevada 20 Pue~o Rico 180 Delaware 16 Washington 175 New Mexico 16 Iowa 14 I~nsas 13 Virginia 159 ~xmnecticut 156 ~misiana 154 West Virginia 11 Colorado 108 Maine 11 Michigan 97 Mississippi 10 Other State 43 Pcdiat~c Cases ( Included in above 207 Of these, 7,545 ( Approximately 51 percent ) arc dead. Ohio 91 ~e MDS cases offici~ly repoKed by ~e Centers %r Disease Control reflect approximaely only 10 percent of the actual number of A~DS cases not repoKed by the CDC do not con%~ to its st~ct definition, and are therefore not officially counted or repof{ed. The growing number of victims of acquired immune deficiency syndrome has necessitated the formation of a task force to deal with the problem in Tulsa. Representatives of OHR, along with hospital, cha~ty and government officials met last month to share ideas and coordinate a city - wide response to AIDS. Encouraged by OHR, over 40 people participated in a meeting last month to addresss concerns of AIDS victims and to disseminate information about the epidemic. Although there are reportedly only 29 victims of AIDS in Oklahoma, most of the current cases are in Tulsa. Many more are awaiting confirmation on diagnosis. Tulsa OHR provides an AIDS hospice program to assist AIDS victims. Last month two of the people who sought care from OHR’s hospice program died. OHR’s AIDS Hospice Committee Needs Your Donations Of Essential Items For Local Victims. Cal! 587 - GAYS For Details In the last six months of 1982 ( July- December ) 631 MDS cases were diagnosed and counted. In 1983 ( July - December ), 1526 ~vere diagnosed. In 1984 ( July - December ), 2959 were diagnosed. IN 1985 ( Janus,- June ), 3593 were diagnosed. From July 1,1985 m October 28,1985,1479 cases have been diagnosed. In the week of October 28,1985, 1479 cases have been diagnosed. In ~a s~e pe~od 163 people died of AIDS in the U .S. In ~e week of October 29 - November 4,1985, 32 people died of MDS in the United States. HELP �@ Public Health Inspectors In New York City dosed the Mine Shaft as a result of new state rules designed to regulate the spread of AIDS. Ten other bars and bath houses may be subj ect to closure soon. Customers at the Mine Shaft reportedly engaged in unsafe sex practices openly during regular business hours. ~ The Public Health Service revealed new guidelines to prevent the spread of Aids. The guidelines indicate only routine precautions are necessary, especially by health care workers and food service personnel. Although the number of AIDS cases continues to grow, the disease is not contracted casually. ~ More than 150 people participated in a conference of U .S. and British gay politicians in West Hollywood in November. WE RENT AND SELL VIDEO TAPES A OLT I OOK Come visit our thr~ locations Risque Mystique Whittier 838-1733 Mort-Sat 10am-12pm 835-t 406 Mon-Sat 10am- 12pm Sunday 12 am - 8 pm 592-0767 Open 24 Hours 7216 E. Pine 1 N. Lewis @ A man claiming he was Rock Hudson’s lover filed suit against Hudson’s estate for damages exceeding $10 miIlion. The plaintiff claims Hudson did not disclose he had AIDS and continued to have sex with him. The man, Marc Christian, is represented by well known attorney Marvin Mitchelson. He does not have any indication he contracted the disease. ~ The U .S. Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of private homosexual conduct between consenting adults as a result ofan appeal of a case arising out of Georgia, Bowers vs. Hardwick. The court previously ruled in 1976 that states had the right to enact sodomy statutes to regulate morals. @ Kathy Whitmire recently won reelection as Mayor of Houston by a wide margin even though her opponent made a campaign issue of her support from the gay community. Several campaign ads alleged Whitmire would be unable to control the spread of AIDS because of her pro - gay stances. 716 N. Sheridan Multi-Channel Coin Video Booths Books Games Novelties Magazines ~ A recent survey by the Center for Disease Control revealed a strong connection between pre- existing immune damage and susceptability to AIDS. 79% of all AIDS patients were classified as drug abusers. 2% previously had serious illnesses and 2% were living in a poor environment. Membership in Tulsa OHR is 812 per year. Contributions above the membership fee are tax - deductable. Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights is a non -. profit, tax exempt corporation which provides services to gay men and lesbians in Northeastern Oklahoma. Please do your part for OHR and send in your check today. [] [] [] [] for membership I ’m enclosing $ I ’m enclosing $ tax ded. contribution I ’m 18 years old or older This is a Membership Renewal NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP _. �GUEST EDITORIAL: It’s My Turn.... The current, the past, and I greatly imagine the new Executive Committee of Tulsa OHR know they can not be all things to all members. But they do try ! They spend countless hours trying to decide the best course of action and the appropriate timing. The Holiday Season seems to be the perfect time to stop and say THANKS TULSA FOR A GREAT YEAR I Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn ’t Countless hours are spent in regular board meetings, special board meetings, preparing for monthly general membership meetings, preparing for special membership meetings, coordinating the hospice program, the helpline, the library project, straightalk, the Reporter, etc. Many more hours, are spent pulling together events such In addition to my other clients, I found particular pleasure in serving the Gay and Lesbian Community this year. as the Follies, Mr/Ms Tulsa OHR, Gay Pride Celebration, Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament and the Christmas Banquet. The executive committees have not done these things for themselves. It would be much easier and involve a lot less time to do only what is absolutely necessary to get by. They do all of these things for you, the membership of Tulsa OI-IR and the gay / lesbian My design firm coordinated advertising and publications for the Miss Gay Oklahoma Pageant, provided souvenir programs for the Southwest Invitotional Softball Tourney, designed the logo and calendar of events for the Pride ’ 85 Celebration and worked on occassion with the Gayly Oklahoman. community of Northeastern Oklahoma. For those of you who have thanked an executive committee member or two or all of them for the time and effort they have devoted to .the organization, you will never know how much it helps to continue marching forward to new heights. For those of you who can only offer criticism, mostlybehind the executive Committees back or in the helpline "bitch " book, I can only offer you new or renewed hope. But I now challenge you, the membership of Tulsa OHR and the gay/lesbian community, to get involved. The only way to make an organization strong is through your offering of time and financial assistance. Those who can not offer financial assistance can offer time. Volunteers are always needed for such things as the helpline, the follies, Mr / Ms OHR Tulsa, Gay Pride Celebration, library project, Reporter, Christmas Project banquet and many other events and projects that could be undertaken, but the executive This issue marks Ad ¯ Vance Graphics first production of the OHR REPORTER, and I hope that youenjoy this special Holiday Double Issue as much as I appreciated the opportunity to serve you all year long. HAPPY HOLIDAYS committee has no time left to coordinate them and see them all the way through to their conclusion. So volunteer and help the executive committee make as many things happen, for the whole membership, as possible. For those of you who can riot offer time, but can offer financial assistance, no matter the size, you are much appreciated also. For those of you who can give both time and financial support, a double thank you. Tulsa OHR can not survive without all of you. And that would be a great loss to the gay / lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma at this particular time when we need a strong organization speaking on behalf of the gay / lesbian community as~ a whole. Many of you, and myself included at times, sometimes think" what is it all about ?" I have a good job and I find no discrimination there. I have a nice place to live and I find no discrimination there. But it all comes clear when you run into it face - to - face trying to locate a place to hold an event such as the Follies or Chrome and Feathers Costume Ball. What kind of discrimination, if any, would I rnn into in my career or housing if my homosexuality were a matter of public knowledge ? Let me summarize the purposes of Tulsa OHR, as found in the by - laws, in regard to sexual orientation or preference : 1. ) bring an end to discrimination and oppression, 2. ) encourage freedom of expression without .fear of oppression or retribution, 3. ) obtain equal treatment under law for all persons, 4. ) discourage prejudicial or stereotypical treatment by officials, government entities, educational institutions, public officials and news media, 5. ) educate the general public about human rights, 6. ) provide a forum for the discussion of human rights issues, and 7. ) disseminate information on such issues to its members and the general public. By combining all of the efforts of those who can give their time, talents and financial support, there is nothing we can not overcome. So speak up and make your views known to those you have elected to direct the organization whether at a general membership meeting, a special meeting or anyplace you see an officer. And get involved ! That is my AD"VANCE GRAPHICS challenge to all of you in the year 1986 and the years that follow until the need for Tulsa OHR is gone because we have our rights. With your support and and involvement, I know it will be a great year for Tulsa OHR and the gay / lesbian community of Northeastern Oklahoma ! My best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season and a new year full of dreams come true. And always remember this, to know and love others, you must first know and love 533 - 9442 yourself. -- Terry Jefferson If you would like to have ’ Your Turn", contact Jim at 5~4 - 4093. � 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 5 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/986082a50bd60d257b6b40a69e3cc2f7.pdf abd40fd514b348becb11afa6c2706b4c PDF Text Text TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 JANUARY MEETING 1/9 JANUARY 1984 Vol. 4, No. 1 The monthly business meeting and program for OHR will be held on Monday evening, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank Auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. This month’s program will be the program originally scheduled for December and the one described in the December newsletter. Because of a conflict, another program--an AIDS update by Dr. Jeff Beal--was substituted. Dr. Marion Sugurdson, Ph.D. in Psychology, and Dr. Raphella Sohier, Ph.D. in Health Sciences, will present a program dealing with Sexual Identity. This promises to be a program you’.ll want to hear. A question and answer session will follow the presenation. Also, the January meeting will give you a chance to meet the new officers. They will be installed and officially begin their duties. Don’t forget: OHR meetings are free and open to everyone. come join us and bring a friend on Monday, January 9, at 7:00 p.m. STD CLINIC And what did you get for Christmas? 1/20 The bi-monthly Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) clinic will be held on Friday, January 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Tulsa Mining Company, llth and Wheeling. The clinic is free and the results are strictly confidential. Don’t give the gift that keeps on giving! Get checked on January 20. AEROBICS CLASS I/i0 An aerobics class is being offered again--and it begins this month. If you have gobbled up too many calories during this holiday season, make a resolution in 1984 to enroll in the OHR aerobics class. Last October, approximately 20 fellows enrolled in t~e OHR aerobics class and they "worked hard for the moneJro" (Actually it only costs $20 bucks.) But now it’s your chance to join them as a new session is about to begin. The class will meet at Thoreau. Junior High School, 71st and Memorial, The sessions will last six weeks and be on Tuesday and Thursday eveninqs from 8:30 to 9:30 startinq on January lOth. �The class is open to both men and women. You can sign up at the January lOth meeting or call Brian at 744-0174. Hurry as space is limited’. WATERCOLOR CLASS In 1983, OHR offered a chance for you to develop a new hobby-watercolor painting. Several people enjoyed the class taught by OHR member Ken Johnston. Ken, who has written three books on the subject and teaches the course all over the country, will be offering the class to anyone who wants to learn. If you have been intrigued by watercoloring, now is the time to pursue this interest and acquire a new skill. Ken emphasizes that no previous watercolor or free-hand drawing experience is required! Find out more about this beginner’s course at the January lOth meeting. Space is limited so be there to sign up! NEWSPAPER REPORTERS At the December meeting, some discussion was held dealing with inviting some World/Tribunewritersto an OHR meeting so that they may be "sensitized"about gay issues. It comes as no surprise that stereotypes and negative perspectives continue to be presented in Tulsa newspapers. The Executive Board has decided not to have any reporters attend the OHR meeting until February. Guidelines that will be followed--if they do attend-- include no full names, places of employment, or other personal data; no photographs; and no information will be given concerning OHR financial data. If you have other suggestions, please let an officer know. CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT The OHR service project was a great success! Donations of food and toys totalling nearly $I000 were delivered to needy families. Turkeys, hams, canned food, and toys made Christmas brighter for many. Rev. Alice Jones of MCC, the OHR Info Line, the YWCA Displaced Homemakers Program, and Neighbor for Neighbor helped with need family referrals. These included many single-parent families from our own community. The committee prepared and mailed media information sheets to newspapers, radio, and television stations, and to gay-related publications describing the project. Thanks go to the committee members, to MCC, and to Zippers and the Bamboo, and to OHR members for their generous contributions. TWO REMINDERS INFO LINE: The OHR Information Line receives over 4000 calls per month. Volunteers are available seven nights a week to staff the line. If you are interested in helping, call Jack at~495-1963. OHR MEMBERSHIP: OHR membership costs only $1 per month and~uns from July to July. Join now! � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d32f7ffdfde44a8f0dfad3bda175ef4e.pdf ecf53ff6b47cd303e608589011b90c09 PDF Text Text FEBRUARY 1984 Volume4 Number 2 Goodstein is familiar people through his to most popular and con- troversial hi-weekly ADVOCATE column called ~Opening Space.~ He is also the founder and one of the facilitators of the Experience Weekend (previously called The ence), a Advocate Experi- two-day self-discovery learning workshop and with over 7500 graduates. His accomplishments in the gay movement as a have his firm belief in the leader reflected U S. system of government. Goodst&in was responsible for creating the National Lobby in 1976. Super-Living: You Life You Want Gay Rights Can Have (Prentice the Hall) is Goodstein’s new book which tells how to create in abundance ;relationships, money, health, and happiness. According te OHR president Mumey, Goodstein will Tulsa on February 13, Brian arrive in speak to OHR that evening, and hold a press ference the next day before return- ing to Los Angeles. ing con- "This is a meet- that Tulsa gays shouldn’t miss. The board hopes to have a very good turnout for Goodstein. We’re encouraging bring everyone to attend and some friends with them," said Mumey. David Goodstein, ADVOCATE, will speak at i ............ the monthly i OHR meeting on Monday, February 13. Goodstein is president of Liberation Publications, lishes the After publisher of the Inc., ADVOCATE, which the leading gay newsmagazine, pub- nation’s magazine, its he he acquired the successfully direction from changed a Los Angeles-based newspaper to a national news and feature magazine. The circulation more than doubled during the process. The February meeting will be Mon- news- in the First National Bank auditorium, 4th day evening, and begins Main. February The at 7:00 8:00 p.m. 13, business and meeting the program at �OKLAHO/V NS . or HUN N RIGHT . " New Executive Board Sets GAY. HELP. LINE 1984 Goals (918 ) 587-GAYS "OHR has made a in my llfe. I real hate difference to think life in Tulsa would be what like for gay In a way, this statement by relatively new Tulsan ber says "l’m worried about getting Do you have any information AIDS. on it?" it all. blans and ter is their may be link to the ferred What’s gay life Tulsa. llke there?" tions OHR teers others, the OHR difference These are just a few of the quesInformation handled Line volun- during one week in January. The Info Line records an average of 4500 calls monthly, with trained only gay success mem- you--your ideas, For Helpllne makes the about callers ask for OHR, while How- details others need coun- sellng or counseling referrals. course, there of are the usual Of number harrassment calls. "I feel good after a question, I’ve answered listened to someone with a problem, or made someone feel less lonely," said one volunteer. If you want more information about the Info Line or you would like to consider joining the thirty other volunteers, call Jack at 495-1963 or Brian someone your constructive when deserved, Where do we start? who JOIN ...if you are member, send in an OHR your check now. If tire Tulsa gay community. en- Symbolic first major David Goodthe ADVOCATE, member, not share OHR with THINK ...what you the programs. Let can do to help us know your events we thoughts. WORK ... in the many we year. Help with the garage sale, volunteer for the Helpllne, start a support group. CARE ... ~bout yourself and also Look for continuing improvements tions, and ambitions of others. Help in the newsletter, the new outreach OHR meet those needs. efforts both to publisher Of leadlng gay newsmaga- zine. We hope this will see standard for the programs and projects undertake this year. the gay straight communities, for and the increased membership, for programs both educational and fun, Women’s Task Force special guest have this about the needs, ranging to at the Mr. from a You feelings, frustra- help OHR make a It’s going to be a great Be a part of it! can difference. year. our terrific Sincerely, Tulsa con- Brian, J L , Shelley, Norman Chris, Richard, and Jack test. at -- Collectibles -- Info Line Statistics Oct./Nov./Dec./1983 Calls 374 Male 151 Female 1513 East on tSth Street Tulsa 74120 583.9020 P.S. Hou~ -Friday and Saturday I I:~ a.m. -- 4:001).-*. Sunday I.~ I~.~ -- 4:~ p.~ 150 Bar referral info 81 Counseling 69 OHR info 148 Harrassment a friend. 744-0174. Callers your praise. OHR reach more people and to improve for OHR, for the the nation’s atmosphere of local bars. on your support, your terrific year and ever, many and Our largely you are a stein, of criticism, organized. car.es, The 1984 OHR Executive Board has dedicated itself to making this a most often asked relates to location over" 250 participation, loneliness/des- with these calls personally. The question handllng many les- will and realistic, informational of this effort is our speaker of the year, volunteers yet depend community. between pair and contact energetic, and gay men, the OHR newslet- "What do I do about my lover who may to For enthusiastic, goal-oriented, OHR makes a real difference in Tulsa. be an alcoholic?" "I trans- and OHR ~oard will strive creative, one people without OHR." Info Line Receives Over 4000 Calls Monthly This Executive to be THE TULSA CHAPTER OF OKLAHOMANS Total Calls for 3 months--13,693 FOR HUMAN RIGHTS �National Organization for Women will be CARRIAGE TRADE Furniture, Consignments, Antiques Estate Sales, & Light Hauling sponsoring a bus The round trip from to the event. Tulsa to Still- water will cost $7.00. The ticket to hear Ms. Steinem will be $5.00 The bus will hold only kO people so anyone wanting to go should 1602 E. 15th St. make reservations as quickly as possible. ~ Jared Bruce Bus: 582-3018 Ms. Tulsa, Oklahoma as Steinem travels television interview helped found Ms. OHR Charters Bus to Hear Gloria Steinem Gloria Steinem, one of America’s most famous spokespersons of the feminist movement, will be speaking at Oklahoma State University on Wednesday evening, March 14. extensively a lecturer and often appears on shows. brand new book out called Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebelllons (Holt, Rinehart ~ Winston). Make your reservation by calling Brian at 74~-017k or sign up at the OHR meeting on February 13. "’Swetheart Ball’" to Benefit Sooner Softball League David Millison THE SWEEqHEART BALL, a fundralser for the Sooner Softball. League, wil! be held on Saturday evening, February 18, at B:O0 p.m. The benefit will be at the Tulsa Home Builders’ Association building at ~3rd and Garnett. The gala benefit will feature pop,Ular dance music, a DJ, plus some live entertainment during the evening. A "Sweetheart" will also be selected at the ball. Advance tickets are $5.00 single and $8.00 per couple. However, the night of the Sweetheart Ball the tickets will be $7.00 single and $10.00 per couple at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Tim’s Playroom, the. Tulsa Mining Company, and at the February 13th OHR meeting. She Magazine and has a 7474 East Admiral Place Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115 © 918-838-7795 REDKIN MARSHON’S ofW/alnut Creek l~rk A. Trottier (918) 481-1010 8156 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 TO SUBSCRIBE OR RENEW: (800) 227-3040 Nationwide (800) 652-1880. California Grilling toll-free is tne fastest and most convenient way to conduct your subscription business with The ADVOCATE. Our friendly operators are.ready to help you 24 hours, 7 days a week. And when you call, you may charge your order to your VISA or Master Card, or ask to be billed later. �Uttlclal ~u~ Fubl].caI:lon OT uK~anoman’s for human ~zLJnL~ - v.eF~cl moulo you liKe go make a 6U[ILI’IUU-- tion to scientific P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma,7t,152, knowledge? If you are a gay person and have a natural.brother qr~ also gay whom or a you have needed sister who is brother or sister to "come out,~I you for part of a are/~ serious study on Gender Identity. 3303 So. Peoria Tulsa, OK 74105 If you are willing to take this research, in 743-7786 Raphella lahoma Sohier, College please Just We support O.H.R.& our community p~rt call Dr. University of of Nursing, Medical College, 834-3464, JOHN REICH NUDES tell the secretary OkTulsa ext. 295. you would like Dr. Sohler to call you. The study requires,that Custom Framing Now you Have your chance. Lay-A-Way about your childhood and , ORIGINAL you talk for 30 minutes answer a few questions in res- ponse to two short narratives. Total time will be about one hour. Tues - Thur til 6 Fri - Sat til 7:30 Your identity will be to Dr. Sohier, and the study will be known only the results of made available to you if you wish. Upcoming Events to Watch For Gay Newsmagazine Available in Tulsa Membership in the Tulsa Chapter Oklahomans for Human Rights is of .A new statewide gay newsmagazine, the Gayly Oklahoman, only $12.00 per year. The membership available to Tulsans. runs from July to July. Oklahoma City, A person may $5.00 join now and renew for only in July for a full 3~ year. Or $17.00 will make you a mem- views, ber untii July Ig84. dar, Please do your part to help keep OHR a viable part of Tulsa. Send in your check or write for a brochure currently Published in held on March 18; the current issue is pages and contains local and is * The annual OHR FOLLIES. Tentative plans call for the show to be ’articles national news, book on re- interviews, an events calen- * At the OHR meeting a special announcement will be made about the 1984 MR. TULSA contest. and advertising. The Gayly Oklahoman is may be free obtained at Tulsa gay and bars, the MCC, and the next OHR meeting. today. * Don’t forget: OHR will hold a Garage Sale in early spring. Be thinking about articles you can donate. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION "~’.lo!cal:.’~kap~r 6f Oignity/Integrity is being ~d’rmeTd’%~d~heeds your support. Dignit~, ADDRESS CITY " For gay Catho~~’~’~T’ and I~f~"gr~ty7" an STATE .................... ZIP ~anization for .gay Episcopalians, haVe’c~apters nationwide. ~ -The; two organizations are °~6~bined into).one chapter ( ) I am 18 years oldg~-~l~e~] ’.(": ~) $12.00 r~embership fee ( a contribution of $ being the foGrth Thq.~sdays. However, some discussion held regard~.g’ changing one,of the meeting to Sunday. Anyone i~t@r~.~t&O, in nights learning more a’bout DiG ’ }h tegrity or who TO: Oklahoman~for Ht~man Ri~h’tS P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 TO OBTAIN: A.I.D.S. REFERRALS in Tulsa. "~Or’t~en~ly the,~roup meets..the se.cgnd h~s been TO RE.PORT: ANTI-GAY VIOLENCE ’~~d- lik:e me~ting may call Daphne at 583-7063. Call toll-fr.ee In N.Y. State [800] 221-7044 [212] 807-6016 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/415bf792d822e8c6d15fc71e79d9b629.pdf 997b21d9d338fb0a4f4d6c1321670624 PDF Text Text March 1984 Vol. 4, No. 3 Viva les Follies! Fourth Annual OHR Follies Gives Members a Chance to Entertain. Raise Money is Tickets may be purchased at the March OHR meeting that ruffles and flourlshes?) will be seen in abundance at 71st and Sheridan come March 25. The boys and girls of OHR will be turning out for the 4th annual or by writing P.O. Box 52729, lu]sa, OK 74152. ZF sawdust is in your veins, spotlights in your Silks and satins, ruffles and flounces (or fo11ies, helplng to add a llttle more jingle to the OHR coffers. This year promises to be one of the very best, eyes, and you have an inclinatlon to be in this variety extravaganza, it’s not too late. You have until with approxlmately twenty acts, in drag, guaranteed Lo Hatch 15th to contact Chris at 446-1881 after 5:00 p.m. to be included in the Fun. The rest of you need to buy your advance tickets so you won’t mlss out on set you right the fun! on your ear. Zn past years audiences have been treated to Jeanette McDonald with her Nelson, unusual nurses with Lheir patients, prima ballerinas with their primas, hoochie-coochie girls--just about anything you could imaglne--and many you wouldn’t wahl to. This year, the Follies show includes the entire OHR Executive Board in stunning array plus Ms. Raven Madd, Trudy Tyler, and a cheerleaders! (Gasp[) beautiful bevy of talented Folks, this is an opportunity not to be missed. There will be plenty of seating as the gala event take place on March 25th at Ziggy’s, 6550 E. 71st (at Sheridan). Doors.open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. Drinks and concessions will be available. SUNDAY-MARCH 25, 1984 ZIGGY’S-6550 EAST 71st doors open 6:30 show at 7:30 O March Meeting to be Educational. Entertaining March 8 marks the observance of International Women’s Day ~n America. To coincide with this event, the monthly OHR program on March 12 will feature two women presenting a serious plus an entertaining program. Daphne McClellan, a coordinator at the Tulsa Battered Women’s Shelter, will speak to members and visatots about domestic violence. According to McClellan, battering,occurs in about one out of every four relationships. It is also not uncommon for it to occur in gay relationships as well. The Tulsa Battered Women’s Shelter, 1331 East 15th, offers a place to stay plus emotional support to women (and on occasionto men) who need help. The March 12th program will also feature songwriter/performer Cathy Hostetler. Hostetler, who has written over 100 songs and copyrighted approximately 35 of them, will sing original songs about life En Tulsa, lesbian~sm, and other topics. The business meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. and the program at 8:00 p.m. ~n the F~rst National Bank auditorium, 4th and Ma~n. OHR meetings are free and open to everyone. Come and bring a friend. �Advocate Owner Gives OHR Words of Encouragement Anyone who didn’t attend the February OHR meeting mlssed a genuine treat. It’s not-often that major figures of the gay movement in America visit Tulsa. David Goodsteln, publlsher of Amerlca’s leading gay publlcation, the Advocate, spoke to approx!mately 85 people gathered at the Fourth Natlonal Bank aHditorium on February 13. Goodstein told about his twenty years’ experience in the ~ay movement andof -.his involvement with the Advocate. Goodsteln had pralse For the gay communlty of Tulsa and encouraged efforts to be recognized as a viable force despite the considerable odds we face. OHR was ch~11enged to be mo~e actlve in political . . races by working for and ~upporting candidates ~ensitire to our needs ..... -~ While in: Tulsa,Go~dsteln a~peaPed bn Channel 2’S: noon news and on radlo station KRMG’s afternoon program hosted by Ann Williams. A. sma~l article also ap, prated !n the Tulsa World. Goodste.in’s new book, SuPerllving: You Can Have the Life You Want can be ordered through 1oca! ~bookstores or dlrectly from the publisher, PrenticeHa11. Goodst~in also dlstributedfree cop.ies of the Advocate to everyone who attended the meetlng. Hausam ,o o o. oo no,, oo. u,oo. ,o,,o. Bus: (918) 622-8990 REALTORS" John Thomeyer, G.R.I. Res:584-O052 Noted Author. Lecturer to Speak at O.S.U. Well-known feminist leader Gloria Steinem will ~appearat thee Seretean Performing Arts CentBr on the Oklahoma State U~versity c~mpus, Sti11water, on Wednesday,.evening, Mar~h 14. Steinem has long been a ma~or figure in the women’s movement and is the Founder of Ms. Magazine. Her newest book, a collection of essays on a number of subjects, is entitled Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions, published by Holt, Rinehart,. and Winston. It is available from local bookstores and from the publlsber. If there is.enough response, OHR and the local chapter of the Natlonal Organization For Women will sponsor a bus to the Stillwater event. Anyone wishing to have a seat on the bus should contact Brlan at 017~. Helpline Volunteers Offer OHR Info to Callers Over 290 calls were personally handled by OHR Gay Helpllne volunteers during last month. Approxlmately ten percent of those calls speclfically asked for more information about OHR and its activities. Even when callers do not specifically inquire about OHR and its activities, volunteers are encouraged to mentlon OHR and offer to send a brochure and place the caller on the maillng list. Callers are also invited to the next montb!y meeting. Several new faces were evident at the February meeting when Davld Goodsteln spoke. Some of those newcomers were the~because of information and encourageme~tthey received from Helpline volunteers. According to one volunteer, nNot a11 callers who ask about OHR feel comfortable in glving a name and address or coming to an OHR meeting--at least not right away~ But many of the callers are glad to know that such an organizatlon exists in Tulsa." |’Coming out" is a very individual process and the OHR Helpline is a positlve support system for those involved in this complex experience. Any OHR member interested in becoming a Helpline volunteer or who has suggestions For improving the line should call Jack at 495-1963. The cost is $7.00. Admission to the program is only $5.00 and promises to be of interest to a11, especlally anyone struggling to attain basic human rights. Call a friend and car pool or take the bus--but don’t mlss a chance to hear this ma~or national Figure. Aerobics Class to Begin A six-week aerobics class will begin on Tuesday¯ evening, March 15. At least 15 people are needed to form the class with a maximum Of 25 a11owed.-Theclass wi11 meet every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8:30 to g:30 p.m. at Thoreau Community School, 71st and Memorial. The fee is only $20. The class will focus on muscle tone, fitness, coordination, and cardio-vascular conditionlng. Anyone wishing to sign up may call Richard after 5:00 p.m. at 583-8589 or 492-5726. I Questionnaires regarding OHR and its Ig8~ activitles were distributed in last month’s Reporter. The ¯ Executive Board encourages everyone to bring the completed form to the March meeting or mall it to the OHR post office box. Your suggestions and comments will help plan this year’s actlvities. �Volunteers are needed to work in the concessions area at the OHR Fo111es on March 25. IF you would be wi111ng to help, please call J. L. at 252-460k. OHR Continues to Sponsor BioMonthly, Free STD Clinic The bi-monthly SexuallyTransmltted Disease (STD) c11nic w111 be held on Friday night, March 23, at the Tool Box, 17th and Main. The c1£nic wi11 be open from g:30 p~m. to mldnight. OHR, in conjunctlon wlth the Tulsa City-County Health Department, will conduct the free tests for anyone. Partlclpants are asslgned a number and may call the health department a few days later for the results. Partlcipants .are not asked.to give thelr names and the results are absolutely confidential. A11 sexually actlve people are encouraged to protect themselves and the health of others by taklng advantage of this OHR public service. GAY HELP LINE (918 ) 587- GAYS ~ of Walnut Creek DKEN Fuji Service Salon --Suntan Booth "Experience Weekend" Seminar to be Held in Dallas (918) 481-1010 A two-day self-dlscovery workshop for gay men and women w111 beheld in Dallas on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25. fhe Experience Weekend is designed for gay men 8156S. Harvard Tulsa. OK 74136 You. Too. Can Help Select Democratic Candidate and women, 18and olde~, who want to find out how tO improve the quali’~y of their lives. The intensive sem- Oklahoma gays who want to have a say in which delegates are sent to the Democratic National Conven- inar focu~e~ .on self-image, sexuality, relationships, trust, standards and judgments, and self-communica- tlon ~n Dallas this summer w111 have t~elr chance-very soon. The Oklahoma state Democratic precinct tlon. caucuses will be held on Tuesday night, March 13. The Experience Weekend was Orlglnated-on the West Coast-by David Goodstein of the Advocate and Dr. Rob Eichberg, psychologistand natiohally-known seminar leader. The cost of the Experlence .Weekend is $250. To reserve a place or for more informatlon call (214) 528-5i17 or wrlte P.O. Box 190232, Dallas, TX 75219 immedlately. . At that time, Democrats across the state w111 gather in their local voting precincts to vote ~or The Executive Board is ~ery much in need of a storage cabinet. If anyone would be good enough to donate one or sell one very inexpenslvely, Brian would 11ke to hear about it at 74~-017~. cratic convention delegateg support. OHR encourages al~ Tulsa gay Democrats to attend their precinct caucuses on Tuesday night, March .13, at 7:00 p.m. Precinct caucuses are usually held at the polllng place where you normally vote. If the meeting has been moved, a notice w111 be posted at the pol!ing place.. Or you may call the Democratic Headquarters at 834-3761 or the Tulsa County Election Board. A complete list of precinct Special Task Force to Focus on Women A task Force has delegates. Often only four or five people show up at precinct meet~ings, so baslcally only a Very Few people acrossthe state actually decide who Oklahoma’s Demo- been Formed to find out why so few lesbians are involved in OHR. "OHR is not just for gay men," states co-chairperson Shelley Wiley. "It is caucus locatlons issues and to attend the precinc~,~aucuses. Now~s your chance to really do something! .... also concerned about lesblan issues." Accordlng to co-chalrperson Richard Hardesty, the task force has put together a survey form to help them determine speciflc ways to encourage more lesbians to participate in OHR. Survey forms will be available David Millison at the March 12 OHR meeting or interested persons may call Shelley ~ill be ~ub- lished in the Sunday Norld on Narch 11. It’s time for Tulsa gay Demochats to flnd out . which candidate is the most sensitlve to human rights at 7474 East Admiral Place Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115 838-7595. 918-838-7795 �0FFicial Publication oF 0klahomans For Human Rights -- Tulsa Chapter P.0. Box 52729 Tulsa, 0klahoma 74152 FRESH FLOWERS FOLIAGE GIFTS membership in the Tulsa chapter oF 0klahomans For Human Rights is.only $12.00 per year. The meBbership year runs From July to July. A person Bay join today For only $4.00 and then renew in July FOr a Full year. 0r $16.00 will make you a member until July 1985. Please do your part part of Tulsa. chure today! to help keep 0HR 599-98~,5 599-7966 TYLER SWEATMAN a viable Send in your check or write For a broDIRECTORY ZlP State Phone 7204 E. Pine 1219 S. Hemorial The Bamboo Lounge mEHBERSHIP APPLICATION Name Address City ( ) ( ) ( ) .~20 South Boston- Mall Level ¯ Tulsa OK 74 03 I am 18 years old or older. membership Fee oF $ Tax deductible contribution oF $ The Club Seeker’s Choice 6710 E. Admiral Place Timls Playroom 2252 E. 11th Street The Tool Box Tulsa mining Co. Zippers 1649S. main Street 1902 E. 11th Street 4812 E. 33rd Street Dignity/Integrity MCC OHR 1229 S. St. Louis Ave 1623 N. Haple.ood Ave/74115 01IR Gay Helpllne Zippers~ Gay InFormation Line P,O, Box 52729/74152 918-587-GAYS 749-9797 ESTATE SALES LIGHT HAULING FURNITURE CONSIGN M E NTS Se! ~f six Chippendale pierced ladder-back (hairs manufactured by the El.GIN A. SIMONI)S FIlR NITI JRE (’0. of Syracuse, New York. lhe~, well proportioned examples with their original mahoganized finish are o[ New England original design (circa 1780). The drop-in cu~ions have been reconslructed and await yoor choice_ of fabric exclusively at: 1602 E. 15th St. TULSA, OKLAHOMA CARRIAGE TRADE JARED BRUCE BUS. 582-3018 APPT. 583-7081 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/12056ab2636e39a757a0fea021d13cfa.pdf 9c7890c35c4d1ff201f330bb3bfc3bd8 PDF Text Text April 1984 Voh 4, No. 4 National l ay Activist Discuss ACLU .... Lawsuit Over FBI Records at April Meeting The year 1984 onjures up Zmages of George Or,ell’s story of government intrusion into. the private lives of citizens. But iranically, I98; may mark the development o~legal action that could bring to l~ght the FBZ’s documents re~ardi~g its" unla,Ful surveillance of gay groups dating .beckto 1950. OHR’s speaker For the April 9 meeting, gay activist Dan $ia{noski, has Flied suit ,ith the help, of the American C[v[1 Liberties Union (ACLU).under the Freedom of ZnFormatlon "Act° The suit seeks to Force the FBI to release its documents concerning gay The ACLU’s suit ha;ms organizations such as the Hat~achine Society, ONE, Inc., the National Gay Task " ..$1minoSk[ Feeisthat this involves more than gay rights. "This [s an issue of human rights as ,el{." 5[m{noski, ,ho holds a doctorate in polltical science, [s researching a hook on the influence of gay polltics on the 198; electlons. His speech here [s o,sponsored by the ACLU oF Oklahoma. The April gth meeting is also important because a variety of bUS{hess topics ,111 be discussed and voted on. The Executive Board ,ill ask For direction from the membership regarding uhether to continue ,ith efForts on the ,omen|s task Force. the RP. Tulsa con- test. the annual softball tournament, and ,hether. the membership ,ould llke to see more sot[a1 events such as dinners. Dynasty parties, game-playing, etc. Force, the Gay Rights Nat{anal Lobby,and others. But the suit asks For all documents on the gay rights. move.sent. "~e hel[eve that the size of the FBZ record, .hen Fully released, .ill demonstrate a record of fadoral activity against millions of gay Americans con- This interesting speaker, his sub~ect, and the OHR bus{hess meeting are important to the Tu{sa gay ,community. Be sure to attend the monthly meeting on Ronday evening, April g, at 7:00 p.m. [n the First Nat{one1 Bank auditorium, 4th and Rain. OHR meetings Currently involved in a national speaking’and public appearance tour, $1minosk{. hopes to develop F[nanc{a{ support For ,ha~ prom{sos to hea long, dra,n-out and costly legal battle (he has al~eady spent $10.O00oF h[~ o.n Funds on the cause}. ,bile ~r[nging .nat{oral media attention to the issue. " Reception to be Held 4/9 A .ine reception ~{11 be held imm~dlate~Y" aFter the OHR meeting on April 9. The reception ,ill give OHR members and guests a chance to meet and talk ,{th the April speaker, gay act{vis~ Oar S[minoski. .The Pundra[slng reception ,ill be held ~mmedlately after the April g meeting at Center Plaza. ~ore specific directions ,ill be announced at the meeting. A $5 donation is requested. Proceeds ,ill help pa~ the expenses For $im{noski’s v[s{t. are Free Fr{end; and open to everyone. .Come ++_~.. and. bring a Items Needed for Spring Fundraising l arage Sale.+.., It’s time to "come out oF your closet’| and bring ali those used {tess and old clothes with you! A Fundra~s{ng garage sale ,111 be held’Saturday. April 1;. ~t the home of Brian ~umey. 4929 E. ZOth PLace. Anything you have that ould possibly be sold at the garage sale[s .elcome. Take the time no. tO do a little spring c{eaning..IF you haven’t used an [tam or ,orn something in the last t,o years. ~hy not donate it to the OHR garage sale? You may bring items to Brian’s and leave them at any time. ZF you need help in transporting something or if you uould like to help at the sale. call Brian at 7;;-017; or speak to an officer at the April meeting. �Health Professionals Needed Editoria I Born-Again " Bad irl" Alienates Gay .Supporters over There’s a new entertainer who is trying to take Anita Bryant’s title of the "biggest bigot with the smallest talent." Donna Summer, who has become rich and Famous largely through the efforts of admiring gay audiences, got religion awhile back and has decided to be God’s spokesperson. .At a recent concert at the Holiday Star Theater in Merrillville, Indiana, Es. Summer stated that she. "likes homosexuals but hates homosexuality." She went on to say that "AIDS has been sent by God to punish to Care¯ for AIDS Patient On November 7, 1983 the Center For Oisease Con(CDC). reported 2878 cases of AIDS; 1,2~ are fro1 dead. The number of cases, as of March 19, I98~, 3,775° The CDC in Atlanta believes this number is less than the actual number as there is an approximate Four-month delay in cases being tallied. He still await a slow-down in AIDS occurrences. Tulsa is currently experiencing its First problems over AIDS. It is unfortunate but true; the Fear of the unknown outweighs all logic. We need Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Nurses~ Aides who are educated enough to realize that. caring For patients with AIDS in the home health care setting, (Following the Public Health Service precautions), does n.ot ~eopordlze their safety. The CDC states am- homosexuals." Does this sound Familiar? like this For years From Anita Gays have heard stuff’ Bryant, Jerry Falwell, phatical~y that the Four health care workers who have acquired.A~DS had no known exposure to a patient with and other small-minded However, an important the syndrome.. £urther~ore, they have observed other health care workers who have stuck themselves with a. needle used on an AIDS patient, and none have develop- people. difference is that they dldn~t become rich and Famous From enormous amounts of gay people’s money. (And that she dl._~d seems to disprove the old cliche.that "gays have superior taste...~ ¯ The only way to combat lunacy like ~his is to Fight back. Refuse to buy her recordsand" protest to the station whenever she appears on your t.v. ed AIDS. There is no reasonable concern For health professionals to refuse to care For AIDS patients= IF you would be ~£lllng to work For a home health care agency when the need arises, pleasevolunteer by calling Brian at 7~#-017~o part NGTF, ACLU Combine For Gay Court Victory Or perhaps you would be more interes.ted~in being of the educational effort directed toward .the TuLsa medical community. Volunteers are needed For this effort as well. It is extremely important t~at gaypeOple have health insurance= It is nearly impossible to health coverage after you have AIDS. get A portion of an Oklahoma law aimed at rzdding the The minimum cost of caring For an AIDS: patient From the time of diagnosis to" the time of death ex= state’s school system of teachers who publicly prac.rice or preach homosexuality was struck down on March 1# by the Federal Appeals Court in Denver. ceeds.$200~O00. Health insurance "must be obtained beFore an examining physician makes a diagnosis related to AIDSo IF you don~t have a policy through your The 2-i decision said the state was within its rights to.Fire or punish t~achsrs who engage in public ploye~, call an insurance company. homosexual activity. But it said another part of the law punishing teachers who advocate or encourage homosexual activity was unconstitutional. The National Gay Task Force, whose membership Encludes teachers in the Oklahoma public school system, had "challenged the law as an unconstitutional violation of privacy and equal protection° The group also claimed the law was vague and too broad. "The taxpayers in the Oklahoma City school district should be concerned that they had to pay For the defense of an unconstitutional law," said Shirley Barry, state ACLU director. The ACLU was concerned that the law could have a "chilling" effect on Freedom of Free speech and assembly. The ACLU contended that the law would inhibit teachers From associating with groups, political cam= paigns, or anyone who advocated homosexual rights. ~Oro JeFFBeal,.Tulsa MedicaI Colleqe Gay Economic Clot¯ Measured in Survey An eleven-city economic survey by Los Angeles based ~alker g Struman Research Finds that (I) "gay male median household income in the United States is $27,200 (15~ above the Family median); (2) 0~ earn over ~ 0,000 per year (1g.5~ of the average U.S. lies earn over $35~000 per year);.and (3) gays spend "conspicuously" For high-style, hi-tech products. Eany national companies are directing more and more of their advertising toward the gay community. These include Seagram~s, Oewar~s, 20th Century Fox (as "Making Love"), Hollday ~nns, and Adolph Coors Bre~ers. �.POSTON’S The 4th annual OHR Follies, held at Ziggy~s on Hatch 25th, was an unqualified success. Surrounded by the brilliance and opulance of ZiggyZs casino-type interior, OHR members and their friends were dazzled by brilliantly performed acts, an excellent master, of ceremonies, and the social and moral commentary of Ernestine, the meddlesome telephone operator created by Lily Tomlin. Among the array of performers were the three past OHR presidents plus the current president. They did a PETS & SUPPLIES, FLORIST, INTERIORS Inc: * Ric Poston * Gary Waiters 101 W. Main - Jerks, OE 299-5o13 clever medley of songs From the 1960~s. The ever-young squad of cheerleaders also performed, doing splits, ponies, swims, and jerks. (It is rumored that they’re all graduates of the Connie Francis School of Cheerleading.) On top of these insane presentations, the gathering was treated to a delightful and original Folksong about the lesbians (or lack of) in Tulsa! There was a great deal of dancing, and singing, plus yards of silks, pounds of sequins, and pints of rouge and mascara. As always, the audience seemed to delight in watching the talent of OHR members. Each year they manage to come up with a brand new show, leaving their audience rolling on the floor. The coveted "Enema Award" was presented to one lucky "lady." This reviewer is not sure exactly what the judges ,ere on ,hen they voted! Over ~00 people flocked to’Ziggy~s to have a funFilled Sunday evening for only $5.00. The OHR Executive Board ,ishes to thank everyone who worked so diligently to make the show an entertaining evening and a Financial success. Full Service Salon--- Suntan Booth .(918)481-1010 8156 S. Harvard Tulsa. Ok 74136 OHR Involved in Form|n Local Parental Support Group Planning has begun again to organize a .local chapter of Parents and Friends of Gays. Neadquartered in Hashington, D.C., the PFOG organization’s basic purpose is to help parents who have gay children. PFOG attempts to clear up the distorted attitudes and myths that parents, often have about homosexuality and that interfere with the parent/child relationship. OFten one. of the first things a parent may want to do after learning about a child’s homosexuality is talk with another parent ,he has had a similar experience. PFOG meetings are open to parents uho have learned about their child only recently, parents have knoMn for sometime and are comfortable uith that knowledge, as ,ell as brothers, sisters, and friends of gay people. OHR is working to organize the Tulsa chapter of PFOG in conjunction with Dr. Nation Sigurdson plus staff members From the youth Services of Tulsa and the Family Rental Health Center. If you would like to be involved in starting this local chapter, OHR needs your help. Please tell an 1902 E. 11th, Tulsa, OK, 583- 3032 officer at the April meeting or call Brian at 7~;-017;. You may be able to help some confused, uncertain parents begin to overcome the burden of guilt they often have regarding their childrents natural gay sexual orientation. �From the Board . . . . Officers Express Concern About a Variety of Issues Follies - We connected with the would like to thank production of the OHR Great evening, show, great and lot everyone follies. of great people ~elped make it a success. Surveys - Of 575 ~.;:,,?distributed in February, less than 25 have been returned. The poor response is disappointing. Hopefully not. Hhy so few? A lack of interst in OHR? Some have indicated that there isn’t a need for a survey since one had been done early in 1983. Perhaps. The problem..~ is that the Board is not confident of that survey’s current validity. Considering the large number of address changes/deletions we make to the maillng list every mont~, most of the ’83 surveys probably have incorrect addresses and phone numbers. It was also felt that we wanted the most correct data regarding what you want in the way .of OHR activities. We delayed these activities in order to use bhis data. Hhat do we do now? Discussion at the April meeting. M~ Tulsa - He plan to discuss the lgB¢ Rr. Tulsa Contest at the April meeting. Colt Thomas, International 1983, has agreed to appear (pending gc an Letters - The Board loves to receive your letters. He want to hear your ideas concerning OHR. We want to know what you think OHR should be doing for the gay community. Someone named Paul wrote a few weeks back. We really appreciate his taking the time to write and tell us his thoughts. However, he gave no return address or phone number. He wanted to respond, but couldn’t. Please give us the opportunity to get back in contact with you. ge want your ideas. Gay or Straight? - Where should the emphasis of OHR activities be? githin the gay community or outward toward the straight community? We ask these questions because there seems to be some confusion within the membership as to the Board’s direction. We are firmly committed to serving the entire gay community. Gay man and lesbians.This is our primary goal. But if we are going to see things improve for gay people within Tulsa as a whole, this means some of OHR’s efforts must be directed outward. Toward the Tulsa that we must interact with on a daily basls. People often complain that Tulsa is a hostile enviornment. How will go into the hostile territory approval by the membership). He will need your support it and meet with the savages? change if we don’t True, this is a long range if "Mr. T" is to be a success. Hatch Heetlng - Zt was great. goad. But it’s a journey which must be started now. Sorry so many of you missed this varied and intersting meeting. April Heetlng - He have been catching some flak on the April meeting already. Some have expressed the opinion that Hr. Siminoski will scare more people away from the meeting than he will attract. Surely this isn’t true. Staying away from the meeting and denying Social - Why isn’t OHR doing more social activities? Good question! The Board wishes we were. Plans were delayed to a11ow your suggestions to be included (via the surveys). But we have waited long enough. 0iscussion of social activities at the April meetlng. yourself the educational experience will not change FBI activities. Zt will only leave you less informed. He in Tulsa have had little opportunity to participate in the national gay civil rights movement. The Board feels this opportunity should not be missed. Plus, reports say that Siminoskl is pretty funny. So, come to the April meeting, learn something, and have a few laughs. Video tapes of the ~th annual OHR Follies are now availablefor you to enjoy in your home. The video tapes are in both VHS and Beta formats and cost only $25. Tapes are also available of last year’s show . Hrite to the OHR post offlce box or ask at the Aprll meeting. Bum: (918) 622-8990 REALTORS ~ CR!$1$ IN£ TO REPORT: ANTI-GAY VIOLENCE John Thomeyer, G.R.I. Res:584-OO52 TO OBTAIN: A.I.D.$. REFERRALS Call toll-free (800) 22!-7044 In N.Y. State 12t21 807-6016 �New Services Offered As Dallas Gay Symphony to OHR Gay Helpline Play OKC Concert Expands Its Resources T,o ma~or steps ,ere taken to strengthen OHR~s Gay Helpline rePerral service this month. Brian and Shelley Wiley met with the staPP oP Youth Services Tulsa, our primary rePerral resource Por Helpllne callers under eighteen, and with proPessionals Prom the Family Mental Health Center, a general local rePerral The gay Oaklawn Symphony Orchestra Prom Dallas, Texas, wiI1 be performing on Saturday evening, Ray 12th, at Angles bar En Oklahoma City. The symphony will perPorm Prom 7 to g:o0 p.m. ¯ : ~ According. to the Oklahoma City oHR Chapter, the Oaklawn Symphony|s concert will be a Pundraiser Pot the Oklahoma City Gay Community Center and ~or the Oaklawn Symphony~ .+ resource. Both meetings were very positive. The OHR cers discussed detailed EnPormation about the Helpline, its method .oP operation, volunteer call statEstics, and other Enformation. It Es hoped that the counselors En ~hese two organizations well be more aware of OHR~s ePforts to help members of our community. In other HelplEne business, psychologist Oro ion Sigurdson metwith helpline volunteers recently to dEscuss concerns of the volunteers. Dr. Sigurdson of- WOuld you 1Eke to help the OHR Reporter? The editor is looking P~P a cartoonist, a photographer, and layout artists who would.like to help ~ith the monthly newsletter. IP .you’re willing to help, please call Gary at feted counseling tips, positive support, and construe= tire Edeas. w~I really appreciate RarEonJs support and help," stated one volunteer. Anyone interested Summer Bowling League Offers Chance For Fun Enadvertising in the+0HR Re- " porter should call Jared at $82o3018 or $83-7081. Advertisers may purchase ad space ranging Pro~ business card size to a Pull page° OHR will again this summer have bowlEng teams! IP.you would like to have some Pun with other OHR members and’Priends, plan to sign up Pot a summer league. OHR bowling well be held this summer at SherEdan Lanes, 3Ist and Sheridan, on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Bowling will begin En late Ray and last tel late August. Rope specific Enformation will be available at the April meeting, or you may call Chris at GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS The OHR Reporter ~ill be accepting cIassiPied ads begEnning ~ith .the Ray EsSUeo Zf you mould like to Pind a roommate, rent your house, of Per to dO yard work, sell your stereo, or advertise PoP somethEng you need, wrEte the post office box or call 7~2-0401. Classified Ad rates fErst 20 ~ords. will be only $3.00 for the �Hart, Mondale Outline Positions Inexpensive New Catalog A number of OHR members attended the local Oemooratic precinct caucuses held this ~onth. Both Hart Has Hundreds of and ~ondale have strong gay rights, platforms and have openly sought gay support. Senator Gary Hart of Colorado says that as president he .ould issue an executive order banning Books .Do you miss not having a gay bookstore many in Tulsa? Now that the Different Orulmer bookstore is closed, it’s difficult to Find gay novels and books about gay people. However, you can now bring the world of gay discrimination based on sexual orientation" in Federal agencies, lalter Hondale has also pledged to do this. However, both candidates have done some hedging about ending antigay bias in the military and in granting security clearances. Hart and Mondale dlsclosed their positions on a questionnaire sent by five national gay rights groups. and lesbian literature as close as your The Lambda Rising bookstore in ~ashington, has the new I98~ edition oF The ~hoie Gay CatalOg. ¯ This lO0-page catalog Features thousands of books For gay men and lesbians, their Families and Friends. 8oth candidates are suppprters ofthe gay rights bill "now Fending in the House of Representatives (HR262;). However, the bill is not given a chance, of You may order this interesting catalog by sending only $2.00 to Lambda Rising, 2012 S Street, W, ~ashington, D.C. 2QO09. .- being approved by Congress during the term of the next president..However, the next president ould on his own take executive action to end dlscriaination i~ the military and security agencies. GAY HELP LIHE [ Oklahoeans For Human Rights 520 Sou~h Bos(on- M~,il L¢’7¢1 ¯ TuL~ OK 741o’5 m Tulsa Chapter 4.0. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 7~152 The 8aaboo Loungm ~e~bershlp ~n ~he Tulsa chapter ~f Oklahoeans for Humeri’Rights is only $12.00 per year. The membership year suns From July to July. A person may ~oin today For only $3.00 and then renew in July For a Full..year. Or $15.00 wiI1 make you a =eeber until July 1985; Please do your part t~ help keep OHR a viable part or.Tulsa. Send in your check or write For a h~o= chute-t~ay! 720t (. P|me 1219 S. Nesorial STlO ~. Adairal Place The Club Seeker’s Choice 2252 (. llth Skrttt The Tool Box Tulsa Nining Co. Zippers ~C¢ OH~ OHR Gay HelpL~ne 1902 [. 11th Street 4812 (. 33rd Stree~ 1229 S. St.LouLs Ave I823 I. ~aplswuod Ave/74115 P.O. 8ox 5272g/7~tS2 Z~ppers~ Gay Inforsation Line Address c ty State Phone I ae 18 years old or older. Membership Fee of $ Tax deductible contribution ZIP 7474 East Adrenal Place Tu~ C~mom .7411S ~S87-G~YS 749-9797 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ef6d424a555267be81be3c60def98030.pdf d95c6abb6bb5d476d3f7b4ac0ba3d91a PDF Text Text Vol. 4, No. 5 May OHR Program to Focus on Myths About Gay People OHR member Fred Bassett will present Straight Talk About Homosexuality--Separating Fact from Fiction at the May 14 meeting. This program is being readied "The Community Outreach Project goals are to eduin attitudes toward to help gay people, persons who are influential in shaping the Tulsa environment." Fred believes that are the more in a constructive way, the visible The program counters them populace, gay people choice, and that homosexuality is a mental illness. way that he will ences. present it to straight Tulsa audi- There will be a question and answer period af- ter the presentation. Please make plans to learn more about this impor- more gays will be un- tant new OHR educational outreach effort. will come closer to achieving true civil rights. monthly OHR meeting on Monday evening, The Straight Talk common with the in the First National that straight people have 4th and Main. presentation deals myths nic! Plan now to enjoy yourself May 13, enjoy FREE auditorium (lower level), The meetings are free and open to every- Money For ’84 Campaig~ pic- on Sunday afternoon, Come enjoy a delicious brunch and help BEER and fifty-cent hot dogs, play in the There will be softball and vol- some games, or just sit il rights issues. Jim Thomas, a member of the national board of the Human Rights Campaign Fund, will be on Sunday, May 20. leyball equipment available--the rest is up to you! visiting in Tulsa This political action committee was the 17th largest PAC in the Chandler Park on May 13. elections with approximately $1,000,000 Bingo and Spaghetti Night Means Food, Prizes, Fun candidates. Call up a friend and At last, an evening help the Tulsa gay June (Gay Pride spend a Sunday afternoon at of food and fun! community kick Month) with a off the OHR will month of spaghetti dinner and bingo party! The festivities will tarian Church, be held 29th and Peoria, at All Soulls Union Sunday evening, June 3, at 6:30. You can enjoy a deliclous all-you-can-eat ghetti dinner for only $4.00. support political candidates who are favorable toward gay civ- make a few new friends, sun and talk. the at 7:00 ttRCF Brunch Set to Raise from i:00 to 5:00 p.m. Come Bank Attend May 14, one. Chandler Park Picnic Offers Chance for Fun OHR invites the gay community of Tulsa to a that homothe general The program will be presented by Fred in the same derstood and accepted in society as a whole. Then gays twelve most with some of the myths that the program focuses on are that being gay is a bring about changes and to reach homosexuality. facts. For example, sexuals comprise only a small fraction of for presentation to straight audiences in Tulsa. cate the general publlc, about Plus, BINGO game will begin at 7:30 p.m. spa- an exciting; fun Join your friends for good food, prizes, and a good time! country during the The fund-raising brunch will be 1982 to donate to held on Sunday, May 20, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. You may attend by contributing $25.00 to the Human Rights For the location of the brunch Campaign Fund. and for reservations, please call Dennis Neill at 743-4354 or Dean Dugan at 446-1881. This is,extremely important. If you plan to help out with the November elections in any way, supporting this PAC is a valuable--and easy--way to do your part. Call Dennis or Dean now. �&t Tim’s Ph yroom The bi-monthly Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) clinic wi11 be held on Friday, May 18, from 9:30 till mldnight at Tim’s Playroom, 11th and Lewis. The bi-monthly STD clinic is held in conjunction with the Tulsa City-County Health department. No one wi11 know your test results except you and the Health Department physician. Take advantage of this free, valuable pub.11c service provided by Oklahomans for Human Rights. Movie Fans Can See Classic ’Drag’ Comedy on May 24 It’s movie time! May 24, at 8:00 p.m. MY TURN... (The Reporter invites any OHR member his opinions about any subject. to express To have your turn, call the editor at 7~2-0k01.) OHR invites everyone to come to Plaza Guest Column An all-time classic movie, Some Like It Hot will be shown on Thursday evening, Center .~20 South Breton- Mall Level ¯ Tulsa OK 7410~ Apartments the Club room of on the first floor of the Sometimes gay people fail to recognize when it comes along. a chance A chance to add something new in south building to enjoy this movie. Starring Tony Cur- our tis, movie is a doing the same things, talking to the same people, and hilarious comedy with Curtis and Lemmon in drag throu- going to the same places. We fail to realize that even ghout most of a Jack Lemmon, it. and Marilyn Monroe, the If you’ve never seen this film, now’s your chance. lives. We subtle become accustomed to the routine of change in our routines can bring new exper- iences. And sadly, often the opportunities we miss are already close to us and readily available. We every possible rationalization to avoid some And for what? The comfort of ignore the chances available to use o.ptions. the familiar?.~When we us, we lose a little bit of the richness of life and the power to shape our futures. Curiously enough, OHR is often not recognized by many as one of those unique opportunities. The men and Bus: (918} 622-8990 REALTORS ’ and ambitions their John Thomeyer, G.R.I. Res: 584-(X)52 Let’s go to brunch together! Would you like to make some new friends and have a good time, too? A brunch group is forming and is open to anyone who wants to meet some new folks and enjoy food and conversation on a Sunday afternoon. Plan now to go to brunch on Sunday, May 20, at 11:00. The restaurant chosen this time is Melody’s at 71st and Memorial. For only $8.00 you can enjoy a New Orleans-style brunch plus champagne and a live jazz band. Please arrive by 11:00 so you can be seated with the group. For more information, please call Lewls at 5821278 after 5:00 p.m. any, but personalities that is they share one unique to facet of the organlza- tion: they realize that life by the same lifestyle in a non-threatening, casual atmo- sphere. OHR can offer them a fuller helping them associate with others who share The tension of the bar scene isn’t there. OHR ’Brunch Bunch’ Needs You! women of OHR are as diverse in goals as offers its members numerous ties, a chance help gay for community service, people realize their social plus value and activia way to place in Tulsa. We all want a fully successful life. Most of us realize that little more will come to us than what we are willing to give. OHR is the same. We receive from it as much as we put into it. Accept the challenge of becoming a member of OHR. ers, grow, and share. If you are a paid, active Explore the possibilities to meet othHelp start some new activities. member but have not been participating, easy! It’s us. It’s reacquaint yourself with available! It’s OHR! -by J. Rothrock �New Book Tells How to ’Come Out’ to Your Folks Young’s Victory Is Important Lesson for Gay Community The recent victory by Mayor-elect Terry Young should be seen by OHR as one of the most significant elections in Tulsa history. And a valuable lesson for future elections. Tulsa’s gay community can give a sigh of relief at the defeat of Jim Inhofe, the homophobe. Arrogant and elitist, Inhofe is, politlcaiIy, somewhere to the right of Genghis Khan. It is little wonder that Tulsa remains a closeted, often repressive city when it is headed by a man with no compassion. Terry Young’s election demonstrates the power of the vote. North and West Tulsa, long disenfranchised by the Inhofe regime, surprised the news media who predicted an inevitable victory for Inhofe. The gay community should take note of what happened...and how it happened. A voting block CAN make a difference. Tulsa gays are a significant part of the population. For the most part they are educated, informed, and have a higherthan-average amount of discretionary income. Unfortunately, they are often apathetic--and unregistered. Certainly Terry Young hasn’t addressed any gay issues, but in two years many political advantages can be reallzed. Our voting power shouldn’t go unrecognized by Mr. Young. A candidate can’t ignore a voting block of several thousand. With this voting block we could possibly end the two biggest problems facing the gay community: harrassment and entrapment. We can’t allow this city to continue its pollcy of discrimination against a group that contributes so much to the growth and beauty of the city. Only by uniting, registering, giving money, and participating can our strength be felt and our voices heard. their parents’ probable understanding of homosexuality and what may influence their responses. She looks at the range of reactions and their causes, such as the parents’ loss of their beliefs and ideals and their subsequent anger. The book tells you how you can help relieve their initial grief. She also devotes a chapter to religious issues, which may be very helpful to anyone living this part of the country. This new book may be ordered from the Lambda Rising Bookstore, 2012 "S" Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. (A very different book may also be ordered called Leatherman’s Handbook by Larry Townsend for $5.95.) GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS HBO Has Show About Gays Meeting Dates to Change The newly formed (for gay Cathollcs eting days. chapter of Dignlty/Integrity and Episcopalians) is changing me- Beginning in May, the group will meet on the first and third Sundays of each month. The May 6 meeting featured a mass and social. rap group will meet on May 20. Meetings are at A 7:00 p.m. at 1229 S. St. Louis. The group sponsored a well-attended brunch on Approximately twenty people Easter Sunday. pot luck enjoyed the food and fellowshlp. For more information, call 583-7063. welcome. A new book called Coming Out to Parents: A TwoWay Survival Guide for Gays and their Parents by Mary V. Borhek has recently been published by Th~ Pilgrim Press (160 pages, $9.95). Ms. Borhek provides an in-depth look at coming out to parents from the viewpoints of the gay or lesbian person and of the parents. She emphasizes the complexity of the experience and stresses the necessity of love between parents and their children.. Borhek talks wlth lesbians and gay men about Everyone is A documentary entitled Being Homosexual will ~ shown on HBO (Channel 14) during May. How does a mother deal with her son’s homosexuality? How do kids react when they learn their father is gay? America Undercover: Being Homosexual looks at the lives of seven people for whom being homosexual is a way of life. The program will be presented at various times on May 9, 14,,20, 22, 25, and 31. It is important to let networks and cable channels know when you like a program that deals with gay people as well as when you don’t llke one. You can write your comments to HBO, Time/Life Building, Rockefeller Center, New York, NY 10020. �SUNDAY MONDA Y TUESDA Y WEDNESDA Y 1 2 Helpline Volunteers 7:30 p.m. HBO Special (through May 31) 15 16 THURSDA Y FRIDA Y SA TURDA Y 4 5 11 12 O.H.R, Calendar 6 14 Picnic at Chandler Park 1-5 p.m. 9 I0 19 Monthly OHR Meeting 7:00 p.m. STD Clinic at Tim’s 9:30-Midnight WOMANFEST I at Open Door !:00 25 26 Mother’s Day 2O HRCF Bruncl at 12:30 pm OHR Brunch at Melody’s 21 24 22 "Growth Group" meets at 6:30 p.m. DHR Bowling at 7:00 pm OHRMovie"Some Like It Hot" at 8:00 p.m. Dignity/7:0C Memorial Day COMING UP -- Sunday, June 3 -- BINGO and SPAGHETTI DINNER, 6:30 p.m. Weekend of June 8-10 -- OHR CAMPOUT MAY �’ ¯ Items in the News It had to happen! In answer to comedian Eddie Murphy’s hlghly publicized anti-gay remarks on televiSion and records, the Eddie Murhpy’s Disease Foundation has been formed in Los Angeles to fight his sickhess--which has already been diagnosed as a clear case of homophobia. Anyone can join the foundation and receive absolutely free a packet of information on how to fight this epidemic, includlng a two-color bumper sticker that says, "Eddie Murphy’s Disease Can Be Cured! A creative mind is a terrlble thing to waste." Write EDMF, Box 6g1585, Los Angeles, CA gOO6g, and help stamp out this plague before it spreads any further. "Homosexuals do their best to keep their physical fitness up so they can indoctrinate others," sald the Rev. John Matte111 of the Moral Majority. Marte111, appearing on a Boston t.v. station recently, was explaining why so many gay men pump iron in gymnasiums. Gay Best Seller List (from Christopher Street magazine) Hardback I.. The Male Couple by McWhlrter and Mattison 2. Alan Turlng: The Enigma by Andrew,Hodges 3. As If After Sex by Joseph Torchia 4. Nights in Aruba by Andrew Hoiieran 5. The Family of Max Desir by Robert Ferro Paperback i. Cum by Boyd McDonald 2. Sex Behind Bars by Robert Boyud 3. All American Boys by Frank Mosca 4. Slashed to Ribbons in Defense of Feiice Picano 5. The Movie Lover by Richard Friedel Love by l el tionships to be Foous of New Diseussion Group Brent Wolfe of the Family Mental Health Center of Tulsa, one of OHR’s Helpline referral resources, will serve as the facilitator for a "growth group" for in- terested gay people. The group will focus primarily on growth in rela- Homophobic Houstonians recently attacked Mayor Kathy Whitmire for thanking the clty’s gay community for supporting her mayoral campaign. At a City Counc11 meeting some accused Whitmire of "setting a bad example" by touring the Houston gay bars to show her appreclation. "God is after you" one man screamed. Another said she was "sllpping and slidlng over semensoaked floors to become a bar maid." Asked if she would make another bar tour, she responded, "I probably will.,, tlonships--friends, family, and lovers--including dis- cussion of ways to increase and enrich one’s personal support network and to develop one’s full potential in relationships. Any interested person is invited "growth group" meeting on Tuesday, to 8:00 p.m. being trapped by "clever erously offered a meeting room for the group. cation is store). 1538 teenagers,,, the book warns. A new Catholic guide to sex education has stern warnings against homosexuality, masturbation, and heterosex outside of marriage. The 30-page booklet brands homosexuality as a "disorder," possibly caused by psychological or physiological factors, habit, bad educabad examples, or the lack of normal sexual dece/opment. The guide is seen as an expression of the ’s previous position on the sanctity of mar- 6:30 The lo- S. Sheridan (behind the Curtis Mathes The meeting is free. call Brent Wolfe at 832-1946 or Brian Mumey at 744-0174. and devious" homosexuals. Unsatisfied by any one partner for very long, gay men are "usually on the lookout for new ones, including to the first 22, from The Family Mental Health Center has gen- If you want more information, Masculinity and Feminity, a sex ed6cation textbook for 12 and 13 year olds, advises them to avoid May DIRECTORY The Bamboo Lounge The Club 7204 E. Plne 1219 S. Memorial Seeker’s Choice Tim’s Playroom 8710 E. Admiral Place The Tool Box Tulsa Mining Co. Zippers 1649 S. Main Street Digpity/Integrity MCC OHR OIIR Gay Helpl|ne 2252 E. llth Street 1902 Eo llth Street 4812 E. 33rd Street 1229 S. St. Louis Ave 16Z3 R. Maplewood Ave/74115 P.O. Box 52729/74152 918-587-GAYS Zippers’ Gay InFormation Line 749-9797 �Learn how to take care of yourself at our WED. MAY 16, 7:30 P.N . DKEN Full Service Salon -- S~ntan Booth Free wine and cheese: (918) 481-I0i0 81508. Harvard Tulsa. OH 74138 OHlt Bowlin~ League It’s only two weeks till bowling begins! Make plans now to enjoy yourself each Wednesday evening. Make a few new friends, improve your average, and get out of the house by joining OHRIs summer bowl~ ing league. OHR bowllng will begin on Wednesday evening, May 23, at 7:00. Bowling will be at Sheridan Lanes, 31st and Sheridan. Plans now call for there to be eight teams composed of four people each. Call Chris at 446-1881 or Steve at 836-6747 after 5:00 if you would like to sign up. Offlcial Publlc.at~on of Oklahomans for Human Rights -- Tulsa Chapter P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 Membership ~n the Tulsa chapter of Oklahomans for Human Rights is only $12.00 per year. year tuns from July to July. A person may join today for only The ~.00 and theln renew in July for a full year. Or $15.00 will make you a member unt~l July 1985. Gay Fathers to Hold Meeting Please do part of,Tulsa. your part to help keep OHR will hold its 5th annual The Gay chure t~day! FathersI conference May 31 to June 2 at Riverside Church, 129th St. and Claremont Avenue in Manhattan. Registr’ation fee is $35 and housing can be The conference £s open to all gay men involved ~n as to members Address City to protecting the rights of gay fathers and their children. For more informa- tion call Gene Santomasso at (212) 666-8725. ZIP Phone of their families and their friends. There are 48 member groups across the country dedicated Name State arranged for out-of-towners. parenting situations as well MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Coalition a viable Send ~n your check or write for a bro- An interesting convention will be held at the end of May in New York City. membership ( ) I am 18 years old or older. ( ) Membership fee of $ ( ) Tax deductible contribution of $ �OI-II Campout Is Fun Way to Spend Summer Weekend Spring has arrived and summer is not far Water skiing, all w~ener roasts, swimming, behind. and camping are about to begin as Oklahomans prepare to enjoy the The Campout wiii be the lake with fellow OHR members and friends. call up Then will gathering on Friday evening, June 8, ~tate Park--that’s o~ on~r. begin A around 6:00 at Area #1 at Sequoyah H~ghway 51 lust outside of Wag- w~ener roast ~s planned for Friday evening. There are also plans being made for a canoe trip. Deadline for reservations is Friday, June 1. More detaiis wilI be announced at the May it OHR meeting. Meanwhile, you can call Richard at 7#7-6524 information. Details about learned from Rod at 494-3833. the canoe for emplo/ed man 35 to 55 years old to id at 58#-3297. You at 1602 E. are for trip can more be cordially 15.th St. OHR meeting. lake. p.m. Looking If you or beg some gear. a friend or two and take them with you to the Participants 20 share my home near downtown. $150 per month. Call Dav- Plan to spend a weekend camped out by the side of go rent, buy, borrow, $3.00 for the f~rst To place an ad, call Gary at 7#2-0#01 or write OHR Campout are und- held th~s year on Friday evening, June 8 through Sunday, June 10. need to, (Classified Ad rates are words. the post office box;) summer season. Preparations for th~ annual erway. CLASSIFIED ADS invited for immed~ate!y wine and cheese following the May 14 Come look at our "Cards for the Commun- ity" at Jared~s Closet. Video only $25. tapes of the OHR Follies are available for VHS and Beta available. Write the OHR post office box or ask at the May OHR meeting. Do you know of someone who is being transferred out of Tulsa and neees help relocating? Call John Thomeyer at 622-8990 (office) or 584-0052 (home). I can make arrangements with our relocation/referral department to help make his or her move eas£er. This ~s a free service. A BACK ROOM AFFAIR FOR GAY AND LESBIAN GREETING CARDS. TNT. ROCKSHOTS STATE OF MAN WEST GRAPHICS TICKLED PINK PAPER MOON WOMANMADE ENTRY UPON REQUEST... JARED’S CARRIAGE TRADE..1602 E. 15th..TULSA..582-3018 FURNITURE..ANTIQUES..ESTATE SALES �Writes to New Msyor that all levels of government adopt legal protections for the cans. Young on April 12, by the OHM President of Brian Mumey: ference membership at its "Recognizing the rights of all citizens regardless of sexual orientation to full participation in American society, the committee recommends its colleagues to This resolution will be voted on by the full con- Dear Mayor-Elect Young: On behalf of the Tulsa chapter of Oklahomans for Human Rights, I want to congratulate you on your victory in the recent city election. A number of members of our organization followed this race closely and worked positively for your candidacy. As you may know, Tulsa has a sizable gay and lesbian community. Oklahomans for Human Rights is the primary local organization which provides information, services and support to as many members of this communlty as possible. OHR represents a broad spectrum of the Tulsa professlonal and business community. As taxpayers and concerned citizens, we work on voter registration and political awareness, as well as in community service areas. We are a positive organization, and we are striving to work in positive ways to bring about better knowledge and understanding of the gay citizens of Tulsa. While we have not had the opportunity to talk with you personally, we believe that you are sensitive to human rights concerns. Certainly the City of Tulsa will benefit from this sensitivity if it affects such areas as the attitudes and actions of local police, recreation department personnel (recall last summer’s Manion Park fiasco), etc. To facilitate this, I would like to meet with you or a member of your staff in order to discuss our mutual goals and concerns. We would like to work with you in whatever ways are possible to improve the quality of life for all Tulsans. Finally, we urge your careful consideration of the resolution recently endorsed, unanimously, by a committee of the U. S. Conference of Mayors, which reads in part as follows: gay and lesbian Ameri- calls on conslder executive and leglslative remedies to guarantee equal opportunity and protection in the publlc and private sector." The following letter was sent to Mayor-elect Terry rights The committee phia, Mr. Young, we understand ship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and’"political and June meeting in Philadel- and we hope it will receive your support. that effective leader- is fraught realities." with challenges We offer our cooperation wish you success as you enter your first term as mayor. Sincerely, T. Brian Mumey President Helpline Volunteers Meet As part of their on-going training program, the OHR Helpline volunteers met early in May with Dr. Jeff Beal from OU’s Tulsa Medical College. the volunteers an update on Dr. Beal gave current health informa- tion. Dr. Beal also discussed what a typical gay person can expect when he has medical history done. opments in a complete physical exam and He also discussed recent devel- AIDS research and other gay-related health issues. Volunteers asked questions posed by Helpline callers so that they could be better prepared to answer them. Helpline call stati.stics show through March, calls, AIDS, ten that from January of a total of thirty-one health-related callers wanted specific information on nine on other health areas, and twelve requested physician referral information. TWA Features Women Artists The Tulsa Women’s A11iance is sponsoring WOMANFEST I on Saturday, May Ig. Each year some of the area’s best artists are visible during Tulsa’s annual Mayfest activities. The Tulsa Women’s Alliance is holding a celebration at the same time to display women’s contributions to the arts. Womanfest will have artists, singers, actresses, poets, craftswomen, and others participating. TWA encourages you to please attend and lend your support. The celebration will be held at The Open Door, 1523 East 15th St., and includes the following: Art show and sale--l:O0 to 7:00 p.m.; Entertalnment--7:00 to g:30 p.m.; and a Women’s dance beginning at i0:00 p.m. For more information, please call Shan at 5gg7650 or Carole at 836-3958. �May 22, 1984 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OHR MEETING DATE CHANGES FOR JUNE The monthly meeting for June will be held on the third Monday of the month instead of the usual second Monday. Make plans to kick-off our Gay Pride celebration. Don’t forget: Monday, June 18, 7:00 p.m. SPAGHETTI DINNER AND BINGO PARTY Be sure to set aside the evening of Sunday, June 3rd. That’s when OHR wants you to come have some food and fun with friends. A spaghetti dinner will be held at All Soul’s Unitarian Church, 29th and Peoria. The spaghetti will be served up beginning at 6:30 and the BINGO excitement starts at 7:30 p.m. For only $4.00 you can have a good time, win some prizes, meet some people, and enjoy Sunday evening! 3rd ANNUAL OHR CAMPOUT Plans are being made for the 3rd annual OHR Campout which will be held on Friday evening, June 8 through Sunday, June i0. Participants will gather around 6:00 on Friday evening, June 8, at Area #I at Sequoyah State Park (that’s on Highway 51 just outside of Wagoner). A wiener roast will be held Saturday night and a canoe trip is scheduled. Deadline for reservations is Friday, June 1. Please call Richard at 747-6524 if you want to go. Call Rod at 494-3833 to learn more about the canoe trip. MOVIE TO BE SHOWN AT CENTER PLAZA The famous comedy. Some Like It Hot will be shown FREE on Thursday evening, May 24, at 8:00 p.m. OHR invites everyone to come to the Club Room of Center Plaza Apartments located on the first floor of the South Tower. The mOvie stars Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon. REMINDERS : I Please check your mailing label. Most memberships will expire at the end of June. Won’t you please renew as soon as possible? Or join if you aren’t a member? OHR needs your support. IOHR Bowling begins Wednesday night, May 23 at Sheridan Lanes. m The HBO special "Being Homosexual" continues through the end of the month. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/939027b71b849299b335784605297791.pdf 0f4f415d5f885cbe05ddd44b249ebae9 PDF Text Text JUNE 1984 Vol. 4, No. 6 ’Gay Pride Week’ Set for June 16-24 en fifteen years since a small group of rioted in front of Stonewall Bar on reef in Greenwich V~Iiage¯ A great deal or American gays since that fateful June 9. s of gay awareness and pride have washed ted States. Gay people in such diverse Angeles, Aib~querque, Montgomery, Little innati haveorganized to help themselves ¯ This month, gay people in every major memorate Stonewall with Gay Pride Week celebrations. a lot to celebrate--and to be proud We now have an active gay organization, ons, a gay helpline, meetings, sports, any other functions that are a direct spirit of Stonewa11. he activities now available in Tulsa are to OHR and its dedicated members who ry on, often in the face of apathy and ticism. r Is Renewal Month eck your OHR mailing label. In approxieeks, most OHR memberships will expire. OHR membership runs from July to July. ailing lab~l reads "07-01-84" it’s time ew. Since August 1980 an OHR membership t the low, reasonable amount of $12.00. ncreased. .00 mainly goes to pay for the expenses nd mailing the monthly newsletter to you on’t you please take the time to renew? vet joined OHR but you continue to refits of the monthly newsletter, isn’t it our part financially? , the form in this newsletter and send it ,oft will be greatly appreciated. The.general public is becomlng’increasingly aware that gays are their own friends, neighbors, and children. More and. more society is realizing that gay civil rights is an issue that must be faced. It is !mperative that gays work to maintain their hard-won personal dignity. During this Gay Pride Week, we must set new goals. There is still a great need for us to join closer together. We must continue to work for each other--and if some are unwilling1y to work actively, they must support the efforts of others financially. We must be more responsible for our fellow gays --for elderly gays, gays in poor health, and gays who still llve in loneliness and fear. OHR needs your involvement, your ideas, and your money. As you celebrate this 3rd annual Tulsa Gay Pride Week, remember this little slogan: Pride and More in ’84. Rodgers to Speak at Meeting Bill Rodgers, a board member of the National Gay Task Force, will speak at the monthly OHR meeting on Monday evening, June 18. Rodgers has served on the NGTF national board for several years and he has a wide range of knowledge concerning gay issues in this country. Rodgers will speak to OHR members and friends about the current status of the NGTF and the direction it has taken under the directorship of Virginia Apuzzo, He will also talk about current political issues and problems everyone should be aware of. A question and answer period will follow. Rodgers, an Oklahoma city attorney, was a founder of Oklahomans for Human Rights in Oklahoma City. Don’t -miss this chance to hear an Oklahoma gay leader. Please make plans to attend the June meeting on Monday eveniDgt June 18, at 7:00 in the First National Bank auditorium (lower level), 4th and Main. The meetings are free and open to everyone. �JUNE 1984 Vol. 4, No. 6 ’Gay Pride Week’ Set for June 16-24 It has been fifteen years since a small group of harrassed gays rioted in front of Stonewall Bar on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village. A great deal has happened for American gays since that fateful June evening in 1969. The waves of gayawareness and pride have washed across the United States. Gay people in such diverse places as Los Angeles, Alb~querque, Montgomery, Little Rock and Cincinnati haveorganized to help themselves and each other. This mOnth, gay people in every major city will commemorate Stonewall with Gay Pride Week activities and celebrations. Tulsa has a lot to celebrate--and to be proud of--this June. We now have an active gay organization, gay publications, a gay helpline, meetings, sports, clinics, and many other functions that are a direct result of the spirit of Stonewall. Many of the activities now available in Tulsa are attributable to OHR and its dedicated members who faithfully carry on, often in the face of apathy and occasional criticism. The.general public is becoming increasingly aware that gays are their own friends, neighbors, and children. More and. more society is realizing that gay civil rights is an issue that must be faced. It is imperative that gays work to maintain their hard-won personal dignity. During ser together. other--and time you did your part financially? Your support will be greatly appreciated. must set new We must if some continue to work for each are unwillingly to work actively, our fellow gays elderly gays, gays in poor health, and gays who still live in loneliness and fear. OHR needs your involvement, your ideas, and your money. As you celebrate Week, this 3rd annual Tulsa Gay Pride remember this little slogan: Pride and More in ’84. Rodgers to Speak at Meeting Bill Rodgers, a board member of the National Gay Task Force, will speak at the monthly OHR meeting on Monday evening, June 18. Rodgers has served on the NGTF national board for several years concerning speak to and he gay OHR status of has a wide range of knowledge issues in this country. members and Rodgers will friends about the current the NGTF and the direction it has taken un- der the directorship of Virginia Apuzzo, He will also talk and about current political everyone should be aware of. issues problems A question and answer period will follow. Rodgers, an Oklahoma city attorney, was a founder of Oklahomans for Human Rights in Oklahoma City. Don’t leader. on GAY .::-R£$S ASSOCIATION we We must be more responsible for --for Just clip the form in this newsletter and send it in. Gay Pride Week, they must support the efforts of others financially. July Is Renewal Month Please check your OHR mailing label. In approximately three weeks, most OHR memberships will expire. Currently, an OHR membership runs from July to July. If your mailing labbl reads "07-01-84" it’s time for you to renew. Since August 1980 an OHR membership has remained at the low, reasonable amount of $12.00. It has never increased. This $12.00 mainly goes to pay for the expenses of printing and mailing the monthly newsletter to you and others. Won’t you please take the time to renew? If you have never joined OHR but you continue to receive the benefits of the monthly newsletter, isn’t it this goals. There is still a great need for us to join clo- miss this chance Please make to hear an Oklahoma gay plans to attend the June meeting Monday eveni~g~ June 18, tional Bank auditorium (lower at 7:00 in the First Nalevel), #th The meetings are free and open to everyone. and Main. �’Gay Pride’ Activities to be Held During Week ot June 16-24 the June 18 OHR meeting, from an officer, by writing the post office box, or at Jared’s Carriage Trade, 1602 East 15th. NOTE: There are also activitles planned at many Tulsa bars. Check the bars.to find out their Pride Week functions. DIRECTORY The Bamboo Lounge 16 17 GAY PRIDE WEEK PICNIC at Chandler Park on West 21st St.; 12 noon till S:O0 p.m.; hamburgers, hot dogs, beer, so{t arinks for The Club Seeker’s Choice Tim’s Playroom sale; booths and games, etc. The Tool Box Tulsa Mining Co. SERVICES at Retropolitan Community Church; 1623 N. Maplewood; 11:00 a.m. 18 OHR presents BILL RODGERS, board member of the National Gay Task Force; 7:00 p.m.; First National Bank auditorium, lower level, 4th Zippers Dignity/Integrity MCC OHR .7204 E. Pine 1219 S. Remorial 6710 E. Admiral Place 2252 E. 11th Street 1649 S. Rain Street 1902 E. 11th Street 4812 E. 33rd Street 1229 S. St. Louis Ave 1623 N. Raplewood Ave/74115 P.O. Box 52729/74152 918-SB7-GAYS OHR Gay Helpline Zippers’ Gay Information Line 749-9797 and Main. 19 20 21 22 MOVIES at’Center Plaza Apartments, in Plaza room, Ist floor of South Tower;.7:OO--"Who Happens to be Gay" is "a documentary about a cross section of people discussing their lives, coming out, etc. 8:00~-"La Cage aux Folles." If you haven’t seen it, don~t miss it. OKLAHOMA at Discoveryland; the price for OHR members and friends will be $5.95; showtime is at 7:30 p.m. and those who want may bring apicnic at 6:30; deadline for reservations is Monday, June 11; call Brian at 744-0174 or the Helpline at 592-5086. MOVIES it~Cent~r Piaza Apartments;(see June 19 !isting); 7:00--"On Being Homosexual" is the recent documentary shown on HBO. 8:00--’A Woman’s Place is in the House." House of Representatlves, that is. This documentary is about Rep. E1alne Noble, a lesbian congresswoman from Boston (and at the time the lover of. famed gay author Rita Mae Brown). An interesting film about her political career. Happy Hour COCKTAILS at the Grapevine, Stonehorse Shopping Center, 35th and Peoria; 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Come unwind after your week’s work. GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS Official Publication of Oklahomans for Human Rights -- Tulsa Chapter P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 Membership in the Tulsa Chapter of Oklahomans for Human Rights is only $12.00 per year. The membership year suns from July to July. A person may join today for only $12.00 and then renew in July 1985. Please do your part to help keep OHR a viable part of Tulsa. Send in your check or write for a brochure today! RERBERSHIP APPLICATION Name Address City ZIP 23 OPEN State Phone 24 OHR~S MR. TULSA CONTEST; at Zlggy’s, 71st and Yale; door opens at 6:30 p.m. and show begins at 7:30 p.m.; advance tickets are $5.00 and advance reserved seats are $6.50; tickets at the door are $8.00. You may buy tickets at ( ) I am 18 years old or older. ( ) Membership fee of $ ( ) Tax deductible contributlon of $ ( ) Is this a renewal? �SUNDA Y MONDAY 4 Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo Party 6:30 p.m. I0 ii CAMPOUT TUESDA Y 5 6 Growth Group Meeting .6:30 p.m. OHR Bowling 12 14 Growth Group Meeting 6:30 p.m. 17 FRIDA Y ~ SATURDAY i 2 3HR CAMPOUT Sequoyah Btate Park OHR CAMPOUI 15 OHR Bowling 19 MOVIES at Center PI, 7:00p.m. MCC Services WEDNESDAY THURSDA Y Dignity;Tpm 1229 S.StLol 2O OKLAHOMA ! at Discoveryland 7:30 p.m. MOVIES at Center PI. 7:00 p.m. 22 Cocktails at the Grapevine 6:00 p.m. GAY PRIDE WEEK PICNIC Chandler Pk Noon--5 pm 23OPEN Summer 25 OHRv s MR. TULSA CONTEST Ziggy’s 7:30 p.m. JUNE 29 Growth Group Meeting 6:30 p.m. OHR Bowling Razzle Dazzle Dallas CELEBRATE GAY PRIDE WEEK JUl~ 16 2~ �Discussion Group Meets Each Tuesday A "Growth Group" has organized and meets each Tuesday evening at 6:30 at the Family Mental Health Services building, 1538 S. Sheridan (behlnd the Curtis Mathes store). The discussion group is free and is open to all interested men and women who want to joimother group members to discuss a variety of concerns--primarily issues related to growth in relationships with family, friends~ and lovers. The group, led by Helpline referral counselor Brent WOlfe, provides a comfortable way to communicate experiences and share concerns. Join the group next Tuesday evening. For more information you may call Brent at 832-ig46 or Brian at 744-0174. CLASSIFIED ADS (Classified Ad rates $3.00, for the first .20 words. To place an ad, call Gary at 742-0401 or write the post office box.) Confidential interview with children 13 and over who have gay fathers are needed for research by Dr. Bozett, OU professor. Call work (405) 271-2305 or home (405) 722-1048. OHR member will help flood victims who wish to file amended lg83 income tax returns. For information call the Helpllne at 592-5086. TO REPORT: ANTI-GAY VIOLENCE TO OBTAIN: A.I.D.$. REFERRALS Call loll-free [800] 22~-7044 In N.Y. State (212] 807-6016 New Beer To Be Marketed for Gays T~ gay entrepreneurs have begun marketlng a new ’eer just for gays called "Wilde’s" beer. The new pr--.llum lager is named after Oscar Wilde, the Irish "riter and wit who is one of the most famous gay authors of ali tlme. The beer’s creators plan to pour 35% of the beer’s profits back into gay communlty organizatlons. Wilde’s beer is available in blue-and-silver labels with a geometric design. It is currently being test marketed in ali of San Diego’s 50 gay and lesbian bars. Promotional slogans are "Our Own Beer!" and "Just Between Us, It’s Wilde!" The owners contracted with Pearl Brewing Company in San Antonio to brew the special formula, which they arrived at after much taste-testlng by gays in many bars. If Wilde’s proves to be a success in San Diego, the beer wili be introduced in gay bars in other clties. Helpllne Needs You May and June have been filled with events and activities for the gay community. The OHR Gay Helpline tape provides up-to-date information on events to over four thousand callers per month. Taped information is available to callers 24-hours a day. Additional information is provided by Helpllne volunteers who work two two-hour evenlng shifts per month. Volunteers are on duty each weekday evening and for extended shlfts on weekends. Approximately 30 OHR member/volunteers handle over 350 calls per month personally. Helpllne volunteers are still needed. If you have been thinking of finding a way to serveOHR and the community, there is no better, more rewarding choice than worklng as a Helpllne volunteer. If you’re interested, please call Jack at 744-0174 or speak to any OHR board member. "Until the health crisis is over, I think we’d better just hug like bunnies. "" �Memorable t uotes Rathe Dazzle Dallas’ on June 30th Weekend "Thank you, America. You’ve got good taste, style, and you kno~ a good drag queen ~hen you see one." --Boy George at the Grammy’s Rarch i, 1984. "I vish he vouldn’t run. The annual "Razzle Dazzle Dallas" will be held at the Dallas Convention Center on Saturday evening, June 30, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Convention Center is on South Griffin Street in downtown Dallas. Razzle Dazzle Dallas was first held at the fairgrounds in June 1979 as a party to celebrate Gay Pride geek. Last year the 5th annual event drew over 4000 celebrants. But it has evolved from a social party to a ma~or fundraiser to support community service organizatlons. This year the organizers expect close to 6000’gay people to attend in everything from blue ~eans "The gay movement uould get farther faster in the realm of equal treatment by abandoning the specious pose of ’sexual preference’ and candldly acknowledging that it is as bound to its own orbit as the Earth is to its etlipse. After a11, nothing that exists in nature can rightly be called ’unnatural.’" --#ewspaper columnlst Sydney Harris to ter, made an appearance Narren, and visit the Boulevard and Bazaar area. ville, Free bus transportation is Springs and Throckmorton he’d go live on Narch 19, 1984. black tie. Free beer and soft drinks are available plus a cash liquor bar. You may dance to the music of d.~. Shaun Buchanan from the Saintin NYC, play games in the Casino area, enjoy Las Vegas performer Rusty Cedar I vish the ranch." --Reagan’s daughter, Patti Davis, in TIRE, Chip Carter, son of former President Jimmy Car- at several gay bars in Louis- KY in support of Walter Rondale’s campaign for the Democratic nomination for president. available from the area and from the Carter talked to bar patrons about Mondale’s support Crew’s.Inn. Hotel and travel packages ,are available through the Reservation Desk at 1-800-527-5818. Tickets after June 1 are $15.00 and after June 2~ they are of gay issues. He also passed out bu:tons and urged patrons to attend the caucuses being held that weekend in Kentucky. $20.00. Please call or ~rite Razzte Dazzle Dallas, PO Box 50031, Dallas, TX 75250. OHR INFORMATION LINE HAS LESBIANS AND GA Y MEN AVAILABLE TO TALK WITH YOU. A committee of the U,S. Conference of Mayors has passed a resolution endorsing legal protections for gay people. After testimony by V~rg!nia gpuzzo of the NGTF, the Committee o~ Human Development approVed, a resolution reading: "Recognizing t.he right of all citizens, .regardless of sexual .orientation, to full participation in American society, the committee recommends ¯ that all levels of government adopt legal protections for the rights of gay and lesbian Americans." TO SUBSCRIBE OR RENEW: (800) 227-3040 Nationwide (800) 652-1880 California C~ling toll-free is the fastest and n~st convenient way to conduct your subscdptk)n business with The ADVOCATE. Our friendly operators are ready to help you 24 hours, 7 days a week. And when you call, you may charge your order to your VISA or Master Card, or ask to be billed later. �Couples’ Rights Case Set Tulsa Office 619 South Detroit (918) 582-0061 Broken Arrow Office 816 North Elm Place, Suite 3 (918) 2583526 Apuzzo to Speak at Rally Ginny Apuzzo,. Executive Director of the National Gay Task Force, has agreed to.speak at the National March for Lesbian/Gay Rights on Sunday, July 15, in San Francisco. The march will be held during the Democratlc National convention and will focus the nationls attention on the cause For. gay civil rights. "Ms. Apuzzo is both a dynamic speaker and an extraordinary activist for gay rights. We are very pleased that she will be able to address our rally," commented Paul Boneberg, National March co-~hairperson. ~..Among the organizations endorsing the march are the NGTF, Black and White Men Together, and various local chapters of NOW, ACLU, etc. March organizers are seeking 1000 indivldual sponsors to donate $25 each. Donations may be sent to National march for Lesbian/Gay Rights, 2301 Market St., Suite A, San Francisco, CA 94114. For information you may call (415) B63-5005. Cowboys Plan Rodeo and Fair The annual National Reno Gay Rodeo and Country Fair will be held this year From July 19 to July 22 at the Nevada State Fairgrounds, Reno, Nevada. The Natlonal Gay Rodeo has become a major event on the west coast. A lot of "wild" rodeo action takes place each year along with the annual Horse Show, Western Dance Festival, Country Fair Arts and Crafts Booths, Western Entertainment, Dances, Boot Throwing Contest, and Talent Contest. This is a major event and begins with a Grand Entry Parade with drill teams, horsemen, floats, and vintage cars., For full details about entering, booth space, contests, accommod~-~{ons, and reserved seats, please call (702) 677-0742 or write Gay Rodeo, PO Box 2372, Reno, Nevada 89505. Don’t miss the OHR MR. TULSA CONTEST! Advance tickets are only $5.00 for general admission or $6.50 for reserved seating. .~ickets are $g.0Q at the dQor. In Columbia, Maryland, Steve Jacobs and John LeBedda want to join the AAA Motor Club and take advantage of the subsantlal discount for spouses. But they can’t. Spousal discounts are only for married, straight couples. The National Gay Rights Advocates (NGRA’) is taking AAA to court. Howard County in Maryland has a law against discrimination based on sexual orientation and marital status. It’s an ideal spot for the NGRA~s opening round in its Couples~ Rights Legal Agenda. On the opposite coast in San Diego, NGRA is challenging AAA~s auto insurance policy. Leo Laurence and Robert Zelmer, Jr., have applied For a 20% spousal discount on AAA auto insurance. They have llved together six years (longer than many married couples who can get the discount). NGRA hopes to win these cases and pave the way for gay and lesbian couples to claim their rights to family discounts. NGRA hopes to tackle other couplesI rights cases and win rights to such things as pension benefits, tuition discounts, hospital visitation rights, health insurance~ income tax joint filing, etc. If you would llke to support NGRA in its efforts, please send your pledges to NGRA, 540 Castro. St., San Francisco, CA 94114 or call (415) 863-3624. Join NGTF today. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7b0b54a3b5caf1afae72092ff4362821.pdf 0b3f5f7aa7de3bcf3119f568f4e9cf53 PDF Text Text JULY, 1984 VOL. 4, NO. 7 July 9th Meeting PANEL TO DISCUSS GAY RELIGIOUS ISSUES, Religion is all around us in Oklahoma. No state seems to have more churches, especially fundamental- ist churches. Such preoccupation with religion often makes it quite difficult to "come out" in Oklahoma. Rost people learn from their early religious training that being homosexual is wrong and that there is no place for them in church. Guilt and fear therefore become difficult to overcome, and coming to terms with onets sexuality is sometimes tortuous. The July OHR meeting will address the subject of "Gays and Religion" on Ronday evening, July 9th, at 7:00 p.m. The monthly meeting will be held in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, kth and Main. Trying to sort out rellglous concepts and ans- wer questions for Tulsa gays will be the job of an outstanding panel assembled for this meeting. The religious panel will include Father Charles Matlock, Assistant Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church; Elizabeth Leavitt, assistant minister of All Souls Unitarian Church; Alice Jones, minister of Metropolitan Community Church; and Carol Burnside, founder of the local Dignity/Integrlty chapter. This meeting on religion is one that gays--especially gays who live in conservative Oklahoma-should not miss. Nearly everyday we are confronted with some aspect of other’s moral judgment of us. Come to the July gth meeting and learn more about Christ’s teachings and your sexuality. Come to the meeting, on July gth and bring a friend. The meetings are free and open to everyone. A FIRST FOR OHR! OHR received a $5000 Resource Center, grant from the a private foundation, it Chicago was an- nounced on Monday, June 18, at the OHR meeting. The grant funds to conditions upgrade the health services to the require Helpline gay and OHR to use the equipment, improve lesbian community, and continue communication efforts to the gay community. The grant also will be used toward "Operation Straight Talk,n OHR~s outreach program to local organizatlons interested in learning more about homosexuality and Tulsa’s gay community. During Ig83, the non-proflt, privately funded foundation headquartered in Chicago gave $600,000 to human rights organizations in the U.S. The average grant size was $2500. OHR is the first Oklahoma gay organization to receive a grant. "This is an historic event in the life of our group," commented OHR’s secretary, who was instrumental in securing the grant. "The award is a tribute to tSe numerous indlvlduals who have worked diligently to improve gay llfe in Tulsa." Norman also expressed appreciation to the members of the Execu. rive Boards during the last four years whose leadership provided the framework for the achievement of this important recognition. This $5000 grant is not to be for the day-to-day operation of OHR. depend on however, contributions from generous friends, memberships, ses. used, OHR must still OHR and fund-raising projects to pay expen- �Pride Week Events Reviewed Gay Pride Week Ig84 featured a number of activities ?or the Tulsa gay community. A picnic for the entire community was held on Saturday, June 17, at Chandler Park. Approximately 200 people enjoyed games and food (donated by Glen Raney and Howard Metz of the Tulsa Mining Company). Over 30 people enjoyed movies on both Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Center Plaza, and many members and guests enjoyed NGTF board member Bill Rodgers at the monthly meeting. On Friday evening a number of OHR members enjoyed conversation and cocktails at the Grapevine in the Stonehorse Shopping Center, and the week was climaxed with the Mr. Tulsa contest on Sunday evening at Ziggy;s. The OHR board thanks everyone who participated and helped with the 19B4 Gay Pride Week activities. The only sour note of the week occurred when OHR a±temPted to rent a billboard to announce the celebration of Gay Pride Week from Stokely Advertising. Right befor~ the message was to go up, OHR received their letter and check back in the mail. It seems that Mr. Stokely had decided that Gay Pride Week was not an appropriate message. OHR president Brian Mumey appeared on the evening news on Channel 2 and 8 and on radio station KRMG on June iB.. The board is currently drafting a letter to Stokely Advertising. goes to J.L., Terry, and the bartenders and to Chris and the judges. OHR also wishes to thank Poston;s Flowers for the boutonnieres, corsages, and stage arrangements and to Miss Joan Crawford for her humor and glamour. Cdngratulations, Mr. Tulsa 1984! Task Force States Findings The Women’s Task Force recently completed a study of the needs of the Gay women in Tulsa. Shelley, co-chairman of the task force, presented the following recommendations at the June OHR meeting: The members of the task force felt that a gay woman should be chosen to serve as a liason with the OHR board and to help achieve good working relationships with the Tulsa Women’s A11iance, MCC, and the bars. It was also recommended that OHR invest in books and magazines for and about women, and to sponsor an activity open to men and women but having more appeal to women. Also discussed was the updating of health care issues including free or cost-reduced clinics, information on breast and cervical cancer, and other female diseases. The OHR board is looking for a woman interested in serving as the liaison. Call Shelley at 838-7595 or ask at the July meeting if you are interested. ,Brunch Set For Kay’s July ’Mr. Tulsa’ Chosen June 24 Sunday night, June 24th, witnessed a gathering of over 300 faithful fans at Ziggy~s, 71st and Sheridan, for the 3rd annual MR. TULSA contest. The festive crowd enjoyed Ziggy~s bar facilities as they awaited the start of the program. Dean wasthe MC with, wonder of wonders, the incomparable Joan Crawford. The lovely movie queen returned from the dead to scoop the audience about her forthcoming book Daughter Damndest! Seven contestants participated in the contest and a11 of them gave the audience a truly enjoyable show. Each excelled at dancing, singing, modeling, and their use of ;’tear away" clothing! The five judges for the event were from Fayetteville, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. They chose Donnie (sponsored by Tim~s Playroom) as the new Mr. Tulsa. Jack was runner-up and Mickey (from the Tool Box) was third. Special thanks goes to Dallace, Mr. Tulsa 1983; Raven Madd, Miss Gay Tulsa 1983; and to the planning committee--Steve, Renny, John, and Phil. Thanks also The Sunday brunch group will meet on Sunday, J~ly 15, at Ii:00 a.m. Anyone who would like to meet some new friends and enjoy food and conversation is welcome to attend. The brunch group has decided to meet each month on the Sunday following the regular OHR meeting each month. This month the location is Kay’s Restaurant, 4622 east 31st St. Kay’s is a moderately priced restaurant and the Sunday brunch features both breakfast and lunch items. The cost is between $2.55 and $4.95, depending on what you select. For more information about the brunch group, call Lewis a~ 582-1278. GAY INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS �Memorable Quotes "Dear Abby: My husband demanded that I change from a male doctor to a female doctor. He said he didn’t want another male ogling my naked body. I changed doctors to please my husband. Recently we were divorced. I am now living with my female doctor, and we couldn’t be happier!"--A"Dear Abby" item Guest Column MY TURN (The Reporter invites any OHR member to express lls opinions about any subject. To have your turn, call the editor at 742-0401.) Gay Pride Week 1984 is now history for Tuls~ As thousands of gays and lesbians across the .country continue to explore the meaning of Gay Pride over the next few weeks, I think OHR and the gay ommbnity should ask ourselves .these questions: 1. Did we, as a community, mark Gay Pride Week as a real celebration? Or merely as a passing observance? It seems that a lack of communicatioB, ~nd what many perceived to be inadequate planning and publicity, preverted Tulsa.’s Gay Pride Week activities from fostering a real sense of pride and gay awareness. Tulsa has a lot to be this proud of .. communi~ated effectively? greatly disturbed that Gay tioned once during Pride the Mr. . but For example, I was was Week wasn’t men- Tulsa contest. Can "we fford to let opportunities like this pass by? 2. If, for whatever reason, erlence much "Pride and more Jo to make Gay Tulsa did not in ~84," what ex- can we Pride Week 1985 the celebratlon "God made me for a purpose, and I will run for His pleasure." --Ronald Reagan, using dialogue from "Chariots of Fire" in a political speech, March 9, 1984. "You’re a mess, honey. Better lay off those candy baFs."--Marlene Dietrich to Orson Welles in the film "Touc~ of Evil." "Those who objec~ to the gay rights employment measure seem primarily upset about the possible negative influence homosexual teachers, ministers, and others could have upon children...Therefore, let’s be consistent and identify the sexual leanings of a11 adults in such sensitive positions...Heterosexual males who apply for teaching positions should be required to state in writing if they have a weakness for underage females. These predators have always existed, but I’ll bet they’ve never been forced to admit in advance that they’re closet kings."--A Californian opposed to Gov. Deukmejian’s (R) veto of Assembly Bill #i. should be? Most of us are aware of the conflicts and frustrations involved in gay community. mize organizing activities for the Therefore, we must all work to minis community in-flghting and goals. Our abillty to ties--is the work toward common unite--despite our diversi- key to forming the kind of community that might eventu’ally change our world. These questions are not raised for, the sake of complaint alone. They are meant to tap that valu- able of right to become resource all us has--the involved. The qualityof our Pride Week observance )art, indicative ~oy. OHR, along with organizations, of the quallty of gay life we en- other local and national gay can only reflect, the community’s mea- sure of gay pride through people’s involvement. There remains a glimmer of the light fire which was ignited fifteen years ago. by from the the Stonew.al! riots of To stand the test of time, this glimmer must be re-kindled into flame by the active involvement, flnancial help, fresh ideas, and tlnued gay integrity of "The pointshere are made by the gays themselves, and one things that I liked is that many of them are rural people with accents, belying the notion that a11 homosexuals are urban cruisers in easily identifiable uniforms."--San Francisco columnist discussing the HBO documentary "Being Homosexual." the Tulsa con- community. --Jim Perry Library Buys Slide Show The Central Library at 4th and Denver has purchased a slide show on AIDS and it is now available for checkout. The slide presentation comes from a series called "Famous Teachings in Medicine" and covers Aids in a thorough but understandable way. Anyone may check the slides out through the Media Center, first floor, north end of the library. If you want to see the show but you don’t have a 35mm slide pro~ector, call 592-7933 and ask for Mike. He will arrange for you to see it privately in the library. Please give him at least 24 hours notice. Checkout, however, requires no advance notice. If the presentation is already checked out, you may sign a waiting list. �July Important to OHR; POLITICS BIG.IN ’84 Members Asked to Donate Register at July Meeting 1984 is a political year. Are you registered to vote? OHR is registering voters to vote at the July and you may register 9th meeting. It only takes a couple of minutes and it’s FREE. Also, if you’ve moved recently, you may your registration and learn where your change new precinct is. It is important to remember that if you haven’t voted in a state or national election in the past years, you need to re-register. the 8 So look for Dean at July 9th meeting and sign up to vote. It’s one of the most valuable rights you have. New Committee Needs You A Political Education Committee is currently being formed by OHR. This committee will undertake the worthwhile project of developing a questionnaire that will be sent to political candidates this fall inquiring about their feeling on gay civil rights, etc. Anyone who would like to help work on the questionnalre, tabulate results, etc., should contact Shelley at 838-7595 or speak to an officer at the July 9th meeting. Please check your OHR mailing label. Most memberships expired on July I. That means it’s time to renew. OHR membership is only $12.00. These low dues have never been increased in OHR’s four years of existence. But that ~12.00 is verv important. It helps pay for the printing and mailing of your monthly newsletter. According to the OHR board, cash flow has become a problem to the organization and membership renewals and contributions are greatly needed. Proceeds from the Mr. Tulsa contest are extremely limited because of unexpectedly high overhead at Ziggy’s. Please renew--or join if you are not a member-and if possible send a tax-deductible contribution. OHR’s future always depends on generous members and ~riends. Official Publication of Oklahomans for Human Rights -- Tulsa Chapter P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 Membership. in the Tulsa Chapter of Oklahomans for Human Rights is only $12.00 per year. The membership year suns from July to July. A person may join today for only $12.00 and then renew in July 1985. Please do your part to help keep OHR a viable Send [n your check or write for a part of Tulsa. brochure today! #E#BERSHIPAPPLICATION Name Address City State Phone ZIP ( ) I am 18 years old or older. ( ) Membership fee of $ ( ) Tax deductible contribution of $ ( ) Is this a renewal? Join NGTF today. �Softball Tourney Set Sept. 1 It’s summer and everyone’s nearly burned to a crisp! But remember that time flies when you’re having fun--and fun means the annual "Labor Day Softball Tournament." This year the tournament will be held at Carl Smith Sports Complex on East 21st between S. 145th £. Ave. and S. 161st E. Ave. The event is set for September 1 and 2, with Saturday’s games beginning at g:o0 a.m. the tournament will have male and female divisions and trophies will be given for first through fourth places. Teams will be visiting this year from Houston, San Francisco, Dallas, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Boston, and Shawnee Mission, plus Tulsa (don’t forget the home teams). Teams will be staying at the Marriott Hotel while in town. Volunteers are needed to help with hous’ing and transportation. Since some team members will need housing outside the hotel, please consider lending a room in your home to a deserving visitor. Also, volunteers are being asked to help with transportation. If you can spare the time, your car is needed to take players to and from the Marriott. If you would like to volunteer, call Dean at 446-1881 or Mike at 592-1273. Tulsa Office 619 South Detroit (918) 582-0061 Broken Arrow Office 816 North Elm Place, Suite 3 (918) 258-3526 Team Raises Charity Funds The Outlaws softball team, sponsored by Tim’s Playroom, has been invited to play in the Amerlcan Softball Association’s round robin. In order to enter, the team had to raise funds for the Children’s Medical Center. According to a team spokesman, the Outlaws have raised over $1500, with some individuals raising as much as $200 for the charltable cause. CLASSIFIED ADS --POSTON’S Inc: PgT~ & SUPPLIES, FLORIST, INTERI01~q Rio Poston - (Classified Ad rates are $3.00 for the each 20 words. To place an ad~ call Gary at 742’0~01 or write the post office box.) Wanted: a female roommate to share housing and expenses. Call Lynn at 749-6172. "Follies" bike for sale. 1982 Kawasaki 440 Ltd. Full Excellent condition; only ridden 600 miles. face helmet included. $1200. Call 838-7595. t!John ausam REALTORS John Thomeyer, G.R.I. Re~: �Board Writes Police Chief (The OHR board recently sent the following letter to Chief Robert Dick of the TulsaPollce Depart- TO REPORT: ANTI-GAY VIOLENCE TO OBTAIN: A.I.D.$. REFERRALS ment.) Dear Chief Dick: I would like to commend you on your decision to form a citizens’ advisory group. Such a board, if it involves representatlves frommany dlfferent community groups, could do much to improve the police and community relationship. Thls board w111 also help educate both the advisory group representatives and the police concerning each other’s concerns and attitudes. OHR is especially heartened to learn of this outreach to mlnorlties. We assume that you wi11 include the gay the lesbian communlty as one of th~ minoritles represented on the advisory board. The current relationship between ’the gay communlty and the police department can best be described as "strained". Stories of police .harrassment and brutallty circulate widely. Reports of arrests via entrapment or which involve false testimony are common. I would like for you to review Section VIII, Appendix A (Police Practices) of the Sexual Preference Study prepared by the Tulsa Community Relations Commission. Although this report is nearly eight years old, most of the comments in this appendix would most likely be restated today. Also, slmilar comments wi11 be heard for years to come if positive steps are not taken to improve gay and police rela-. tions. Chief Dick, you have taken that first step, and OHR wants to take the next one. Oklahomans for Human Rights (Tulsa Chapter) was organized in 1980 and attempts to provide leadership, organization, funding, and manpower to improve the environment for Northeastern Oklahoma’s estimated 50,000 gay men and women. (See enclosed brochure.) Current ongoing projects include the Gay Helpllne, regular health clinics and health information, monthly newsletters, monthly buslness and educational meetings, and a speakers~ bureau. OHR is the largest, most positive force within Tulsa’s gay community. In summary, Chief Dick, as a minority group estimated at i0-15~ of the population., gay people deserve representation on the citizens~ advisory board. We belleve OHR is the most logical choice to be involved with the board. I wilI be contacting your office next week to arrange a meeting to discuss the board. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, C~II toll-free In N.Y. Slate Gay Travel Group Forms I ~Summer is the time to think about vacations,. and a new organizatlon is not only spreading wanderlust but, ironically, helping to relieve it, too, by glvlng gay men and lesbians greater incentives to travel. In fact, the recent’ly formed International Gay "l~ravel Association (IGTA) is "shrlnking the gay globe." Note than 250 travel agents, tour operators, hotel owners, and publications have united in an all-inclusive travel information network to serve the gay public. Nowadays gay travelers can pick from gay cruises, gay ski trips, gay yacht tours, a tour of Egypt and the Nile, and gay tours of China. In short, gay-oriented tours go vlrtuallv everywhere. Potentlal travelers can contact the organization by writing IGTA, Mark Tours, 1450 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94109. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f4e49e91ca0048bba10cd3e45b1a9727.pdf e2bb971ced6917bd6f6b17a1dfc69bfa PDF Text Text AUGUST, 1984 VOL. 4 NO. 8 Ice Skating Party, Birthday Benefit Fundraiser Planned Cake to Follow August 13th to Celebrate 4th OHR 1VIeeting Anniversary OHR is four years old this August. In 1980, a handful of people began meeting weekly in various homes talking about how to start a viable gay organization that would last--and be worthwhile. Several gay groups had been started during the past 15 years, but each of them lasted only a short period of time. Fear, apathy, disagreements, lack of organization and other problems often seemed tohold them back. But these Tulsa gays had a workable model-Oklahomans for Human Rights in Oklahoma City. Many meetings were held and much diseussion went on. Four people were elected as officers., . . Dennis, Mike, Gary, and, Bob-and bylaws were written down. OHR was designed to be a service organization for Tulsa gays. Its main goal has been to help make gay life a little bit easier ~or gay people of Northeastern A party celebrating will be held on p.m. Cocktails OHR’s Thursday, and ~+th August anniversary 30th, at 7:30 hors d’oeuvres will be served, and the event is open to anyone who wants to attend., The and a birthday $25 party is contribution is a requested fundraiser of the for OHR for those "Advocate Exper- who attend. Tom ience the Smart, Weekend" upcoming a seminar Weekends" are toward peop!e gay member steering committee will in Dallas. "est-oriented" and talk about The "Advocate workshops directed are hlghly praised by people who attend. The Inglish, at party is and Marion Inglish’s call the office. sponsored condominium. Helpline by Sig~rdson at Gary and Durst, will be Bob held For further information 592-5086 or write the OHR Reservations are required. Oklahoma. Common tors, hav~ kept has seo~e, worthwhile OHR nearly hard work, projects, active, 300 generous and solvent, paid-up contribu- interested and members viable. OHR it’s Vacant Board Position Tulsa’s to be Filled at 1VIeeting members--the most anniversary of ever had! To celebrate the OHR~chapter, the party the during 4th Board invites regular you monthly to a birthday meeting this at p.m. Monday evening, August 13th. The business meeting will begin 7:00 in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. one is invited Forum near will be the served After the.buslness meeting, to move ice skating and to you’re the rink. Williams everyCenter A birthday cake invited to ice skate for only $1.00! The enjoy the Board hopes birthday know pther members. that party, OHR members socialize, will and come get to The "Member-at-Large" vacancy on OHR’s Executive Board will be filled during the election at the August 13th meeting. Candidate(s) wi11 be presented by the Nominating Committee and nominations wi11 also be accepted from the floor. Member-at-Large wi11 be a voting member ’en-member Board and wi11 be the Special 3072 ~rdinator. #. lyric ~ ~e test: "People who need people ¯ ¯ ,I I �Volunteers handle calls seven days a week. The call load seems to break down rather evenly, weekdays or weekends. Both men (approx. 679) and women (approx. 339) callers take advantage of Helpline services. Currently, twenty-eight OHR members serve as Helpline volunteers. That’s twenty-four men and four women. New volunteers are welcome. I~ you’re interested, call Jack at 744-0174 or speak to an OHR officer. The OHR Sunday brunch group" will meet on Sunday, August 19th, at KayTs Restaurant, 4822 East 31st. The group will meet at 12:30 p.m. and the cost of the brunch is moderate. If you would like more information about the group, please call Lewis at 582-1278. ¯.. Gettin’ ready for the party’... Tim’s rearranging the magazines in order ,.. importance. 0HR Helpline Volunteers Continue to Handle Numerous Calls The OHR Helpline recorded 9888 calls for the second quarter of 1984 (April through June). Compared to the first quarter’s figures, this is a decrease in total recorded calls., attrLbutable to fewer calls From ’curiousity seekers," to creased information available to’ the gay communi, tY throUgh the OHR Reporter, increased organization activities, and the spring and summer weather which usually means decreased feelings o~ depression and loneliness. | Bum: (918) 622-8990 REALTORS ’ JohnTh_omeyer, G. R.i Do you depend on someone or something ~or your happiness? Do you Iook at your total physical and emotional self with disgust? Have you accepted, societyTs idea of what you should be? Gay men and lesbians often answer "yes" to these questions. We have a11owed others to determine our own views of ourselves, Our desire to please, to pass as straight, causes us to deny ourselves many things. Loving Me is a workshop designed for everyone whose self-image needs a boost--anyone suffering from the "sin" of not conforming to society’s role ;model of the successful and happy person. Thi’s includes race, religion, gender, weight disabilities, and sexual orientation. This step-by-step guide helps you recognize your own worth and" lovableness. You’ll design your own workbook and tapes and learn vlsualization techniques; through whole-brain learning strategies. Ma~ilyn Yoder, facilitator, led this course last summer for OHR. It "will be h61d this year on September 6 and 13 (Thursdays) from 7 to 10 p.m. at Centerworks, 1432 S. Carson. The cost is $.20, with10% donated to OHR. Send your registm ation ation ~ee to Marilyn Yoder, OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa 74152. Or call 747-5386 for details. You may also sign up at the August 13~h meeting. �Free STD Cllnio August 17 Southwest Invitational Tournament Set to Begin Labor Day Weekend The 4th annual IOHR Southwest Invitational Softbal~ Tournament will be held over Labor weekend, September. I and 2. Games will be played at Smith Tulsa starting Ca~l Sports Complex in at 9:00 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. ment has SWI is divisions a special for both men Day The tourna- and women. activity sponsored by created to bring gay enjoy an American The Oklahomans Volunteers Needed to Help for Human Rights. The women SWI was together The bi-monthly Sexually Transmitted Diseases clinic will be held on Friday evening, August 17th, from 9:30 to 12:00 at the Tulsa Mining Company, 11th and Wheeling. The clinic is sponsored by OHR and the Tulsa City- County Health Department. It is absolutely FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. The results are known only to you. Protect your health and the heatlh of others. Take a few minutes to participate in the clinic. It’s a chance you shouldn’t miss. to men and sport and New .Support Group Forming nationally focus on Tulsa’s’progressive gay community. Men’s and the teams Kokpit Bottom and Dallas Steel, Arabian of San Galleon Crews and Outlaws division its of the Knights Mainllners Tim’s ente~ so and The include: Houston; Club Kansas; TMC Pirates, J.R.~s of Dallas; of Kansas and Co. Drivers River City; of Oklahoma City; The women’s Cyanide and Kindred Spir- 1270 Billie of Boston; Jean’s City; Marv’s Brewers, Wichita; ity Church, II Brazos Houston; Dozen of Tulsa. teams Shawnee, Rawhide Francisco; Colby Nail are: of Inn and the far Bushwackers, Machines of Kansas Metropolitan Commun- Tulsa. Trophies will be awarded to first through fourth place teams in each division with individual player trophies presented team’s members. The awards to gues~ each first presentation place follows Sunday’s games. the Team members and Tulsa Marriott Hotelo will For be more staying at information, call the OHR office. August 17 is Deadline to Register for Fall Eleotion The OHR Gay Political Awareness Committee is reminding Tulsa gays that August 17th is th# last day to register for the upcoming November election. OHR member Tony Rockefeller is an official registrar and will be available to register voters at the August 13th OHR meeting. You may also arrange to register by calling Tony at 592-5350, The committee’s next meeting will be August 8th at 7:30 p.m. at the OHR office. Everyone is welcome to join the committee. For more information, call Shelley at 838-?595. With the AIDS crisis gripping the nation’s gay population, numerous support groups have been formed to help us take care of our own. ~ulsa is no exception. Gay people don’t have a built-in support group to help when they get sick or old. We have no children to t~ke care of us. It can be lonely. But that can be changed. However, it takes you to help change It takes concerned, compassionate, thoughtful people, People willing to volunteer their time to help others. The self-centered need not apply. If you want to serve others, read on. This is volulnteer work that can produce great rewards. And maybe someday you~.!l be on the receiving end. OHR is starting a community task force that will give personal help to gays who are i11, incapacitated, or otherwise need assistance. It’s not just for AIDS patients but for anyone who needs help because of their health. The services the task force provides will be in addition to the professional health care people are receiving. Services will range from running errands, helping with household chores, to just being available to talk. Task force organizers are contacting Tulsa area medical and social service resources as well as similar gay-sponsored programs in other cities. Informatien is being gathered to provide a foundation and some direction for the new service. Now~ your chance to help other gays who are in i11 health, elderly, or incapacitated. Volunteers are needed. If you want to help and can volunteer your time, please call David at 2993072 or talk with any OHR officer. Now~s the time to put that old Streisand lyric to the test: "People who need people �A Reporter Interview with Fred Bassett... The Reporter recently talked with Fred Bassett, Director of OHR’s new IIOperation Straight Talk," ab~out this new program and also about his recent trip to San Francisco to march in the Gay and Lesbian March on July 17 on the eve of the Democratic Convention. A. A. O. A. Q. A. O. A. Q. A. Why did you decide to work with "Operation Straight Talk" and to be in the San Francisco march? When I declded to "come out," I decided to tell everyone concerned. I didn’t want to make a partial transition. If we, as gays, are visible and "up front,’~ more and more people will have a better understanding of us. We won’t just be stereotypes. Aren’t you concerned with the risks involved and your day-to-day living? No. I haven’t had any p~oblems yet. I know we have to take risks to accomplish things. People like me who. can take risks should do so to h~!p those who can’t. What did you accomplish by being in the march? For California and the Democrats, I was someone ~officially" from Oklahoma in the march. Several newspapers and television stations interviewed me. For Tulsa, I provided some favorable local publlclty for gays. For myself it was an opportunity to hear several significant gay speakers. Describe the organization of the march and the participants. Abaout 100,000 gay men and lesbians assembled at Castro and Market Streets. We took eight city blocks! We walked to Moscone Center. AIDS patients led the parade. Several gay dignitaries followed and then marchers were grouped by regions of the country. Near Moscone Center we heard several gay speakers such as Virginia Apuzzo, Perry Watson, Marion Ben-Shalom, and other gay authors, pollticians, comedians, and activists. What was the march’s theme or purpose? We mar~ched in support of the proposed gay rlghts planks that we wanted adopted into the Democratic platform. What were some disappointments and some highlights of your trip? I was disappointed in the apathy of many San Franciscso marchers. They tended to take the significance of the event for granted. The most moving aspect was the enthusiastic support of the Democratic delegates who cheered us from the streets and hotel balconies as we passed by. When the Oklahoma delegates saw the OHR banner I was carrying, they came out to congratulate and support me! A. Q. A. Q. A. O. A. O. A. ~. A. Let’s talk about "Operation Straight Talk." What’s its purpose? Our purpose is to give talks to straight audiences. We hope to dispel myths and stereotypes by explaining our lifestyle. I hope the greatest impact wi11 come from letting them see and hear a "real" homosexual up in front of them. What myths do you especially want to attack? There seems to be a common perception that we recruit children to molest, that we are a11 immoral, and that we choose to be gay. What groups wi11 you speak to? Church, civic, and professional organizations. Also we’d like to talk to teachers, university classes, and policemen. Wi11 "Operation Stralght Talk" only provide speakers or wi11 there be other types of outreach? Speaking wili be our primary activity. But we~d also like to have support6 from pamphlets and visual aids. We even~ually want to branch out to helplng parents who have gay children and to gay people themselves who have trouble "coming out.~’ i When do you start? About twelve of us have be~n meeting and making plans already. We hopel to have our first program scheduled within 60 days. What does the program offer to you and other "Straight Talk" speakers? : Just doing the necessar’y research that one needs before speaking to a group is interesting and very self-affirming. Plus the chance to help educate others about who we really are will be positive and enllghtenlng. Thanks Fred. Good luck! Gay Catholics/Anglicans Set Planning Meeting The newly formed chapter of Dignity/Integrity (an organization for gay Catholics and Episcopalians and their friends) wi11 hold its next meeting on Sunday evening, August 5th. The group wi11 meet at 1229 S. St. Louis at 7:00 p.m. A planning meeting to determine the fall schedule of events wi11 be held at the same location on August 23rd at 7:30 p.m. �SELECTION OF , Do you a black l~m dependable. ,, need share expenses? housing. Honest, a male roommate in need to of Call Robert at 838-2919. Attend DISCOUNT CARPET Classified Ads the MCC fundraiser "Sonshine Gospel Express" on August Igth at 7:00 p.m. at the Marrlot Hotel, 10918 E. 41st. Featuring Hazel Bdownlee, Ernestine Cantu, and MCC Choir and others. Raffle, auction, fun. 838-1715 music, Call the church at for details. Do of o RESIDENTIAL you want to or other watercolor this fall Ken Johnston at pursue art the creative classes Triangle CQ.., 7015 or art teachers other E% ° COMMERCIAL information INSTALLERS contact: Dave De Blauwe ity, on a SALE: Lake. at and where positive the emphasis application 1983 Galley, 2k-ft Helms, head, offer. Call 585-6005 or 493-2781. throughout, Asking sleeps or best. Ask for Skip. Membership in the Tulsa Chapter of 0klahomans for The membership uns from July to July. person say join today for on!y $12.00 and then renew in July 1985. part of Tulsa. to help Send in your keep OHR check or write brochure today! MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIOH Name Address City Rio Poston - Sunday berths; $18,000 Human Rights is only $12.00 per year. Please do your part SUPPLIES, FLORIST ~ INTERIOI~8 is the Official Publication of OklahOmans for Human Rights -- Tulsa Chapter P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 A _--POSTON’S Inc: of in slip on Oola- forward Teak year II scheldule, Unity Church of Christian- Jamestown, five. Framing G. E. Miller WELCOME and practical FOR Home & Office 584 -0155 For speclf- class services are at II:00 a.m. Prints Design Assistance watercolor Christian teac~hings in your everyday life. ga Custom ARE 35th 742-4242 Antique my See Triangle’s please call Ken at 592-1979. YOU EXPERIENCED on offered 41st.? at "Fal] Open House" on August 16 and 17. ic outlet being State Phone ZIP ( ) I am 18 years old or older. ( ) Membership fee of $ ( ) Tax deductible contribution of $ ( ) Is this a renewal? a viable for a �NO DOWN PAYMENT! TAKE THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWNHOME 100% Financing -- Limited Time Only Owner will carry at 10% interest (fixed rate) Easy Credit OR CALL ABOUT OUR 6% FINANCING . Call: 492-8.358 NOW! For More Information & Appointment CONDOMINIUMS 6701 S. Richmond RESIDENTIAL COMFORT IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH TULSABUSINESS DISTRICT � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e083b4d7586f4e33d93bf87bad43a87b.pdf c6c0080301c93c13457de1b8709aab90 PDF Text Text SEPTEMBER, 1984 VOL. 4, NO. 9 AIDS Topic of September Meeting The AIDS problem is still very much with us. It’s not going away, despite the fact that there isn’t as much publicity now as there was a year ago. But the number of victims continues to grow, especially in large east and west coast cities. The discovery of an AIDS-causing virus and new blood test helps identify those who may be carrying the AIDS-producing virus in their bloodstream. But it doesn’t do anything about finding a cure or a vaccine. That’s why it’s important that everyone needs to be informed and careful about his health. OHR’s next monthly meeting will be an AIDS UPDATE. Dr. Jeff Beal from the Tulsa Medical College will talk about the latest developments in this continuing puzzle. Dr. Beal, along with Dr. June Holmes, is attending a symposium in Chicago sponsored by the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights. The symposium is focusing on gay and lesbian health concerns. Dr. Beal will report on this conference at the meeting on September 10. The business meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the program will follow. As usual, the OHR meeting will be held in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. Everyone is welcome as the meetings are free and open to all interested persons. HCRF Sets Fundraising Goal S.O.S. or .... ’~ow Our Strength" 1984 is the national drive of the Hun, ~n Rights Campaign Fund. HRCF’s goal is to raise $1,000,000 to support pro gay/lesbian candidates who are running for President and Congress this November. Tulsa, Oklahoma, currently ranks 8th out of 30 major cities contributing across the U.S. Tulsans have so far donated $570 to the fund. The national total is only $19,690. At the top of the contributors’ list is New York City with $4,839. But Tulsa’s $570 is far above Chicago’s $444, Philadelphia’s $219, and St. Louis’ $20. Tulsa’s total stems mainly from the Human Rights Campaign Fund benefit brunch sponsored recently by Dennis, Dean, and Mike. Donations may be sent to HRCF, P.O. Box 1386, Washington, D. C. 20013. If you would like a brochure explaining HRCF’s goals, please call Dennis at 743-4354. ] Board Reduces Office Size OHR’s Executive Board has voted to cut OHR’s current office space in half. Instead of two rooms, OHR will consolidate into one, thus saving approximately $1800 per year in rent. Brian Mumey, president, stated, "The Board believes that the reduced space may require more careful scheduling of the office, but the money saved will be worth it." The OHR Helpline will remain a focal point of office use, with space also provided for recording equipment, library materials, and an area for volunteers to work in. The office can still accommodate the general OHR files, Executive Board meetings, committee meetings, and newsletter preparation. Officers Visit Mayor Young Brian Mumey and Shelley Wiley, OHR Executive Board members, met with Mayor Terry Young on August 16. Both of them expressed optimism about the meeting. "We had no trouble getting in to see the Mayor. He was very cordial and talked about different approaches we should take with the City of Tulsa. Mayor~ Young talked about ’political realities’ but told us he was aware of Tulsa’s sizeable gay population. And he promised to come speak at an upcoming OHR meeting," said Brian. As of yet, Brian and Shelley have been- unable to schedule an appointment with Police Chief Robert Dick. Monthly ’Happy Hour’ Planned A monthly OHR "happy hour" was announced at the August 13th meeting. Several OHR members and friends gathered at the Grape Vine, located at 35th and Peoria in the Stonehorse Shopping Center on Friday, August 17. Brian Mumey stated that another OHR happy hour will be held at the Grape Vine on Friday evening, September 14th, at 6:00 p.m. He urges OHR members to come relax and get to know each other. �’Watch Party’ Scheduled OHR’s Political Awareness Committee has scheduled a "Watch Party" for August 28th primary election. Anyone interested in watching the television returns should call Kevin at 583-9484 or Shelley at 838-7595. Kevin and Shelley ask that you bring your own drinks and snacks. Democrats Adopt Strong Pro-Gay Stance at Convention The Democratic Party officially adopted a strong gay rights platform at its convention held July 16-19 in San Francisco. The Demos also amended the Party’s charter to include gay and lesbian representatives on official committees. Plus, the Party voted to research the issue of attracting gay voters to the Democratic side. (Unfortunately, Tulsa’s congressman James Jones voted against this idea.) Unlike the gay rights plank, in the 1980 Democratic Platform, the 1984 plank is specific in its opposition to sexual orientation discrimination in employment, immigration, and military service. The Platform also requests increased AIDS funding and documentation of anti-gay violence. All major Democratic Presidential contenders -Mondale, Hart, and Jackson -- supported the measures. The favorable platform wording is the result of years of pressure by gays and was, no doubt, bolstered by the huge gay march held the day before the convention began. Here is how the Democratic Party Platform’s gay and lesbian rights plank reads: Dignity for All We reaffirm the dignity of all people and the right of each indi~vidual to have equal access to and participation in the institutions and services of our society. All groups must be protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, language, age, sex, or sexual orientation. We will support legislation to prohibit discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation. We will assure that sexual orientation per se does not serve as a bar to participation in the mih’tary. We will support an enhanced effort to learn the cause and cure of AIDS and to provide treatment to people with AIDS. And we will ensure that foreign citizens are not excluded from this country on the basis of their sexual orientation. CRIME Violent acts of bigotry, hatred, and extremism aimed at women, racial, ethnic and religious minorities, and gay men and lesbians have become an alarmingly common phenomenon. A Democratic Administration will work vigorously to address, document, and end all such violence. September News Briefs... The Executive Board announces that OHR has received $3000 of its $5000 grant. The balance will come after OHR makes a semiannual report on its activities next year. Brian Mumey said that the Board is now deciding exactly how the grant money will be used~ He asks that any OHR members who have some specific suggestions should submit those ideas to an officer. If possible, any member with a good suggestions should submit the idea plus a tentative budget so the Board can consider it. This should be done as soon as possible. The OHR Sunday brunch group will meet on Sunday, September 16th, at Monopoly’s, .at 31st and 129th E. Ave. The group will meet at 12:30 p.m. and the cost of the brunch is only $4.95. Everyone is welcome. Call Lewis at 582-1278 for more details. The October OHR meeting will be held one week later than usual. As the bank will be closed on October 8th in observance of Columbus Day, OHR cannot use the auditorium. The October meeting will be held on October 15. October will be "Health Awareness Month" for OHR. The Executive Board is currently planning a number of sessions throughout October focusing on gay and lesbian health. Anyone who would like to help plan or who would like to make any kind of health presentation should contact an officer as soon as possible. All suggestions are welcome. The "Loving Me" workshop to be conducted by Marilyn Yoder will be held on Thursday nights September 6 and 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. The sessions will be held at Centerworks, 1432 S. Carson. "Loving Me" costs only $20. Send your registration to Marflyn, c/o OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa 74152. Or call 747-5386 for more details. A program dealing with the AIDS dilemma will be~ ~j’ presented on most PBS stations across the country on Thursday evening, August 30th. Watch the t.v. listings or call KOED0 Channel 11, for the time. �CH~RISSEE SAYS .... SPECIAL THANKS TO: DO IT DOZEN DO IT! Tl~i TURNER of TIM’S PLAYROOM and THE OUTLAWS ¯ M.C, PARKER of the ELITE and WHITTIER Adult Book Stores and Miss Gay Tulsa, Inc. INFORMATION LINE 587-GAYS JIM and ROY of THE TOOL BOX ¯ f r om Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament Committee of -- Tulsa Chapter Official Publication Oklahomans for Human Rights P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, 0klahoma 74152 Membership in the Tulsa Chapter of 0klahomans for Human Rights is only $12.00 per year. The membership DEFENDING CHAMPS ¯ BRAZO ’S RIVERBOTTOM -- HOUSTON ¯ TWELVE SEVENTY -- BOSTON (Men) year runs from July to July. A person may join today for only $12.00 and then renew in July 1985. Please do your part to help keep OHR a viable part of Tulsa. Send in your check or wr~te for a brochure today! (Women) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIOg Name Address from City State * Chris Longobucco OHR Executive Comm., Athletics * Dean Dugan Director, SWI Tournament ( ) I am 18 years old or older. ( ) Membership fee of $ ( ) Tax deductible contribution of $ ( * Steve Wilson Ass’t Director, SWI Tournament ZIP Phone ) Is this a renewal? �OHR Southwe 1"UL I 56th St N 46th ;t N MOHAWK PAR K ABOUT O.H.R. Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Chapter, was organized in 1980, and is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation. O.H.R. provides activities and programs for gays of northeastern Oklahoma and attempts to make gay life more enjoyable. OHR represents a growing number of Tulsa men and women developing a new and ’positive attitude about themselves. OHR interacts with bars, businesses, professional organizations, and medical and legal groups to provide programs, events, and information about gay life. OHR is funded through memberships and contributions from generous people. All time and effort come from volunteers who work long and hard. OHR sponsors monthly business meetings on the second Monday of each month followed by an informative program of interest to gay and lesbians. Doctors, politicians, ministers, etc., regularly speak to OHR members. The OHR Gay Helpline is staffed by volunteers every night of the week and handles thousands of calls per year. In addition, OHR sponsors regular, free STD clinics in conjunction with the City-County Health Department. The OHR Reporter is mailed to hundreds of gay households each month and communicates information about OHR and other news of interest to gay people. Softball, volleyball, bowling, aerobics, films, Gayskates, the Follies, the Mr. Tulsa Contest, workshops, etc., are all a part of OHR’s outreach to Tulsa’s gay community. The Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament is another one of OHR’s projects that Tulsans -- and others -- may enjoy this Labor Day weekend. Welcome to Tulsa! CLUBS The Bamboo .................... . 7204 E. Pine 838-9323 The Club .................... 1229 S. Memorial 838-9283 See~ers Choice ............. 6710 E. Admiral PI. 838-9442 Tim’s Playroom ................... 2252 E. llth 592-9086 The Tool Box ..................... 1649 S. Main 582-5640 Tulsa Mining Co .................... 1902 E. llth 583-3032 Zippers .......................... 4812 E. 33rd 749-9798 Over the ]hinbow ...................... 1164 S. Garnett ~ 36th St N TU LSA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ° lj Pine St CROSSTOWN EXPWY. Admiral PI Downlown 21st St 31st St 31st St I st St SKELLY DR 61st St t St 71st St 81 st St 91st St AIRLINES Air Midwest ................................. 838-5142 American .................................... 583-5571 Delta ....................................... 582-6500 Frontier ...................................... 585-1582 Muse ........................................ 838-2828 Ozark ....................................... 587-1131 Scheduled Skyways ........................... 584-1112 Southwest ................................... 583-1221 Trans-Central ................................ 583-7150 Trans World ................................. 584-3471 United ...................................... 587-1242 Western ..................................... 832-1313 �Invitational SOFTBALL TOURNA/~ENT MEN’S DIVISION Brazos (defending Champs) Mgr. Bob Long Sponsor, Brazos River Bottom Houston, TX Tim’s Outlaws Mgr. Rob Duncan Sponsor, Tim’s Playroom Tulsa, OK WOMEN’S DIVISION Twelve Seventy (defending Champs) Mgr. Leslie J. Tiffany Sponsor, Twelve Seventy Club Boston, Mass. Cyanide of Houston Mgr. Rene Hopkins Houston, TX Bushwacker Mgr. Angela Wallace Shawnee, KS Billie Jean’s Machines Mgr. Joe Gallegos Sponsor, Billie Jean’s Club Kansas City, MO Marv’s Brewers Mgr. Jackie Carter Sponsor, Paradise Club Wichita, KS MCC Mgr. Dee Chambers Sponsor, Metropolitan Community Church Tulsa, OK Kokpit Mgr. Mark Brown Sponsor, Kokpit Club San Francisco, CA Mainliners Mgr. Dale Evans Sponsor, Mainline OKC Pirates Mgr. AI Aaron Sponsor, Throckmorton Mining Co. Dallas, TX Dallas Steel " Mgr. Ronnie Patton Dallas, TX The Dozen. Mgr. Dale Kelso Tulsa, OK Crews Inn Mgr. George Cassell Sponsor, Crews Inn Dallas, TX Fame Mgr. Mary Wilson Wichita, KS Arabian Nights Mgr. Aggie. Wheeler Sponsor, Arabian Nights Kansas City, MO Unicorn Mgr. Cathy Nikas Sponsor, Unicorn Club Dallas, TX Nail Drivers Mgr. Skip Anderson Sponsor, The Nail OKC Master Batters Mgr. Keith Smith Sponsor, The Gayly Oklahoman Stillwater, OK J. R.’s Mgr. Dale Holdman Sponsor, J. R.’s Club Dallas, TX Rainbow’s Mgr. Arlene Benson Sponsor, Over the Rainbow Club Tulsa, OK Studio Four Mgr. Mike Brouse Sponsor Studio Four Dallas, TX TRANSPORTATION Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority (Bus) ..................... 584-6421 Yellow Cab .................................. 582-6161 Checker Cab ................................. 587-6611 OTHER NUMBERS ~ /Gay Helpline ................................. 587-4297 -:-/OHR ............. . ............................ 592-5086 MCC ........................................ 838-1715 Marriott Hotel ............................... 627-5000 ¯ All games will be at the Carl Smith Sports Complex on 21st St. between 129th E. Ave. and 145th E. Ave. ¯ Games begin on Saturday, September 1, at 10:00 a.m. for both men and women’s teams. ¯ Games begin on Sunday, September 2, at 9:00 a.m. for men and at 10:00 a.m. for women. ¯ Games are held on the hour throughout the day. �GOOD LUCK TO THE OUTLAWS! TIM’S PLAYROOM FREE DRAFT BEER after the softball games for anyone in uniform! TIM’S PLAYROOM 2252 E. 11th 592-9086 Now Open! THE 8,ENERAL .STORE Oklahoma’s Only Complete Leather & Gift Shop. Open Tuesday--Sunday at 6:00 p.m. 10% discount to any softball team member in uniform! Located in TIM’S PLAYROOM 2252 E. 11th 592-9086 �Don’t Forget August 30th ,Fundraising Party for OHR A benefit fundralser celebrating OHR’s 4th anniversary will be held on Thursday, August 30, at 7:30 p.m. at 2300 Riverside Drive, Unit 8-A. Hosts Bob, Gary, and Marion ask that those who attend contribute $25 to OHR’s general, fund. This party is in addition to OHR’s official birthday party for all members which was held after the business meeting on August 13th. Birthday cake was served near the ice rink at the Forum. ¯ You may make a reservation to attend the August 30th fundralser by writing OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa 74152, or by calling the Helpline at 592-5086 between 8 and 10 p.m. Readers’ Theawe Group to Form Many people enjoy reading good plays and short stories and occasionally discussing them. But they don’t have the time to devote to performing in an actual play. The next best thing is involving yourself in an informal "readers’ theatre" group. If you’re interested in helping start such a group, please call Raphella and talk about it. She has some ideas and a good play to start with. But she needs to hear from you. Call Raphella at 492-2418. Quotes In the News... "When you’ve spent a lifetime reading about ’Romeo and Juliet,’ it’s great excitement to read about Romeo and Paul." -- Joseph Denny, who teaches a course on gay literature at the University of Michigan. "Homosexuals and lesbians are neither sick nor defective. And nobody ’went wrong.’ They are simply a minority that for years has been misunderstood and discriminated against by an unenlightened society." -- Dear Abby, in a column from a reader who asked numerous questions about homosexuality. "Why are parents more fearful if their little boy puts on a dress than they are if he spends hours watching violence on TV? A child who grows up appreciating silks and satins might be a lot less dangerous than one who enjoys playing with guns." -- A letter to the editor in People magazine. MCC Demands Response Time to Falwell Attack, Seeks Funds for TV Documentary The Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), which has come under attack from the Rev. Jerry Falwell during his radio and television broadcasts, will seek broadcast time to respond to Falwell under the FCC’s Fairness Doctrine. Falweli labeled the MCC, an international gay Protestant church, as "a vile and satanic system" and predicted that it would "one day be utterly annihilated and there will be a celebration in heaven." Instead of filing a lawsuit at this time, the MCC is demanding equal time to respond. The MCC has also been hard at work this past year putting together a 60-minute television documentary designed to confront these kinds of lies and others made by people like Falwell who preach that gay and lesbians are "brute beasts," not people. The MCC documentary is entitled God, Gays, and the Gospel: This is Our Story. It portrays the lives of women and men in the gay community praying and struggling for freedom for all people. The MCC has issued an appeal for contributions to help them get this program on the air. All contributions may be sent to Rev. Troy Perry, UFMCC Media Fund, 5300 Santa Moniea Blvd., #304, Los Angeles, CA 90029. ~ "There’s this illusion that homosexuals have sex and heterosexuals fall in love~ That’s completely untrue. Everybody wants to be loved. Every time I fall in love, I’m hopelessly in love." -- Boy George of the Culture Club in a Rolling Stone magazine interview. Unitarians Recognize Gay and Lesbian Unions The Unitarian Association has become the first major religious denomination to approve ceremonies celebrating the union of gay and lesbian couples. Meeting in Columbus, Ohio, the 1300 delegates voted overwhelmingly to affirm the growing practice of some of its ministers of conducting services of union of gay and lesbian couples. The resolution urged the church’s ministerial services department to develop printed material for ministers to assist them in planning and conducting such services and to prepare literature for the lay person which describes services bf union for gay and lesbian couples. The Unitarians have supported the rights of gays and lesbians since 1970. Tulsa has two Unitarian churches: All Souls at 29th and Peoria and Hope at 84th and Sheridan. �A MESSAGE FROM T~!E "FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MISS GAY TUI.SA PAGEANT" M. C. and MR. TI~B~. and all those associated with the annual MISS GAY TI~SA. PAGE~IT wish to welcome all softball players, their ~riends and ~uests .to the fabulous City of Tulsa and hope you en~oy yourselves so much that you will return in November to observe the THAnkSGIVING holidays with us and attend the FIFTEEE~H A~VUAL MISS GAY TL~SA PAGF~NT OF 1984-1985. This year the pageant has taken on new dimensions and has been set for Sunday, November 25. It Dromises to be the most gala and extravagant event ever to be sta~ed in the State of Oklahoma. It has come a !ong wa~/ si~ce the days of playing in small gay clubs, Catholic church ~v~nasiums and lowce~linged motel meeting rooms. ~!emory recalls that two of the finest of these events were presented in the Crystal Ballroom of the Mayo Hotel in 1974 and the Queen O~ I!earts Club in 1975. The event last year at the ~aslight Dinner Theatre topped every thing that had been previously done. This year new dimensions have been reached with the Pageant being booked by the Brady Theatre Corp. to be presented from the 65 It. wide 43 ft. deep sta~e of "THE OLD LADY O~ B~AD¥~ Tulsa’s historical theatre which has Just undergone a $750,000.00 face llftin~ and restoration ~ob. The Orchestra accomodates 1300 with seating in ~].ush, comfortable theatre seats and cabaret seats with walk up bar service in the ~ain ~oyer lounge and cocktail service in the cabaret section. Patrons will feel free to mix amd mln~le throughout the theatre as opposed to being restricted to their seats. The contestants and entertainers will enjoy util~zin~ the same dressing rooms which have been used by such greats as Carol Channing, Red qkelton, Bette Midler and even Mac l~est . They include 4 small, 1 medium and 1 large room with lounge and 4 baths with shower ~acilities. There is free secured ~ar~ing on the theatre lots with additional amD].e parkln~ within a three block radius of the building. The MIS~ GAY TI~SA P~GFA~ is deemed an ’~oDen pageant~’ ~or Oklahoma residents. The one restriction on winnin~ ~ein~ that the ne~ title holder will sign an agreement to the effect~that he will represent the ~ity of ~ulsa and ~romote it’s ~ay com~unity during his reign. Sta~e production, scenery and props will ~e by. RJ PRODUCTIONS9 o~ Dallas and POGUE’~ GRAND DESI~ of ~ulsa. ~Declal entertainers include MIS~ GAY ~4ERICA 1985 (to be selected in Dallas at the Miss Cay America Pageant on Sept. 23~ ~.~R. BOBBIE DEE (The Oueen Of Comedy And Son~ of Kansas City), currently of Oklahoma City, RAVFN ~DD (l~iss Cay Tulsa l~B4: ~R. TIM~ (Director and Co-Producer): and selected guest entertainers o~ Dallas and Oklahoma City to be announced. T~e entire production will ~e backed by a live lg piece orchestra. The plush luxurious I~TIW ~OTEL at the ~ILLIAI~ CENTER PLAZA in Do~town ~ulsa, only 3 blocks from the "OLD LADY O~ ERADY T}!EA~P~’’, has been selected as heedouarters hotel, with a block of rooms set aside for pageant ~uests and customers. Rates which are normally $90.00 to $120.00 per da~ per room have been reduced to ~45.00 ~er room per day on a sinm].e, double, triple or ouad occupancy. The pageant has the endorsement of such diversified businesses as VAErDEVER’~ DEPAR~E\~ STORES, The 9. J. ~EVNOLDS TOBACCO CO. of Winston-galem, N. C., The COLD~N EAGL~ DI~TRIBI~TING CO. (Budweiser), and DILI.ARD’S. Watch the gay ne~,s media for additional information and come ~ack to Tulsa and spend Thanksgivin~ with us and see the biggest event ever to be held ~n O~lahoma and have fun at the same ti~e. Seats are scaled at ~8.00, ~I0.00, ~15.00 and ~25o00 and tickets are available by Mail Order, By Phone and in ~erson and can be obtained ~y cash, !~ASTERCARD and VI~. flare fun while in Tulsa and contact: M. C. or ~MR. TIMbal - 814 South Sheridan - ~18/~34-502~ or 91~/838-8503 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/524086ae29a0ab66117ada83671797b5.pdf 0c8ac2b3c22eaf35e668bdd349e9745b PDF Text Text OCTOBER, 1984 VOL. 4, NO. 10 Houston Helpline Director To Lead Workshop, October 15 Meeting Rick Grossman, Director of the Houston Gay Switchboard, one of the largest and most active gay information lines in the country, will be OHR’s guest in Tulsa on October 14 and 15. Grossman will present two programs. The first program will be a workshop for the OHR Helpline volunteers. The second presentation will be at the October monthly meeting of OHR. Grossman conducted a full weekend of training for the OHR Helpline volunteers last fall. This year’s workshop will be a one-day "booster" workshop for all current and new Helpline volunteers. Grossman will work with the group to improve listening and Counseling skills, update their information, and provide advice and techniques to help with burnout, harrassment calls as well as goalsetting for the Helpline. Approximately thirty volunteers are expected to participate. Two Films To Be Shown Oct. 30 For your pleasure and education, OHR will present Witches and Faggots -- Dykes and Poofters plus Altered Habits on Tuesday evening, October 30th, at 7:30 p.m. at the East Second Library, 2537 E. 2nd St. Mark your calendars now. Witches and Faggots -- Dykes and Poofters is an important Australian film that documents the social and individual oppression of lesbians and gay men both historically and currently. The personal experience on gay individuals is revealed through interviews and highlights gay oppression within the family, the workplace, child custody, and from the medical profession. In Europe, the film was featured in the Mannheim Film Festival, Sorrento Feminist Festival, and Rotterdam Gay Film Festival. Altered Habits is a delightful spoof of the rituals of the Catholic Church featuring the always irreverent "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" from San Francisco dancing to the "Vatican Rag." Come watch these films. You’ll be glad you did. Grossman’s program for the monthly meeting will highlight the scope and purpose of the various helplines across the country. He will compare Tulsa’s operation in terms of quality and quantity to those in other cities. He will also discuss the philosophy of gay/lesbian crisis lines and the kinds of problems these valuable community services may face in the future. While OHR members should benefit from the information provided by Rick Grossman, they will also enjoy his enthusiastic, witty style and his common-sense approach to working with people-oriented services such as the OHR Helpline. This promises to be a very good meeting. OHR members interested in serving as a Helpline volunteer should call Jack at 585-9054 or Sandy at 745-0358 before October 13th so they may attend the workshop. The October OHR meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 15, in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. OHR meetings are free and open to everyone. Voter Registration Continues The OHR Political Awareness Committee wishes to remind everyone that voter registration for the upcoming November election extends from September 22 to October 27. The committee plans to have registrars available for your convenience on Friday evenings, 10:00 to midnight, during October at Tim’s Playroom, Zippers, and Over the Rainbow. You may also register to vote at Jared’s Carriage Trade, 1602 East 15th, and at the Center Office Building, 707 S. Houston, Suite 503. (It is suggested that you call ahead at 585-5595 to make sure someone is available.) Don’t neglect your duty. Register and vote this November. Grape Vine ’Happy Hour’ Oct. 19 The monthly OHR "Happy Hour" will be held at the Grape Vine in the Stonehorse Shopping Center, 35th and Peoria, on Friday evening, October 19th. It begins at 6:00. A number of OHR members have been enjoying these monthly get-togethers. Why not make plans to relax that Friday after work and meet some new people? �Workshop Set For Nov. 3 "This is a workshop that really should interest every person in the gay community. It’s for anyone who has ever had a relationship with another person. And it’s for anyone who wants to have a relationship with someone," said Fred Basset, OHR member who has worked diligently at bringing a major gay workshop to Tulsa. On Saturday, November 3, from toon to 5:00 p.m., OHR will present a workshop on gay relationships conducted by Dr. David McWhirter and Dr. Andrew Mattison. The workshop will be held at the Marriott Hotel. Drs. McWhirter and Mattison are the authors of the new highly praised book called The Male Couple: How Relationships Develop (Prentice-Hall, $16.95). The recent book is the result of a groundbreaking five-year study and is one of the most talked about books this year. It addresses the public’s misunderstanding of male couples while it also fills the gay community’s need for greater self-knowledge. The authors interviewed scores of male couples and came up with some interesting facts. They found, for example, that nearly all the gay couples went through six distinct stages over time. They .analyze the day-to-day lives of male couples and how their relationships work. The workshop promises to be one that members of the Tulsa gay community should find extremely valuable. "This is one of the good things that OHR is doing for the gay community. I hope people take advantage of this great opportunity to learn about something we all think about -gay relationships," said Fred. "We’ll also have the book available at the workshop on November 3 and at the October OI-IR meeting." A portion of the proceeds from the workshop will be donated to the National Gay Task Force. Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit OHR. Tickets cost only $20 for one or $35 for two. If purchased at the door on November 3, they will be $5 more. For more information, please call the OHR Helpline at 592-5086 any evening or Fred at 627-4883. The enclosed flyer contains the registration form. Miss Gay Tulsa Pageant Set "This is no ordinary drag show," was the comment of M.C. Parker, co-organizer of the Miss Gay Tulsa Pageant to be held November 25th at the Old Lady of Brady, 1st and Brady, at 7:30 p.m. Eighteen participants are expected to compete for the title. Miss Gay Tulsa will then compete at the Miss Gay Oklahoma contest and hopefully at the Miss Gay America pageant. Tickets range from $8 to $25 and may be purchased at the Elite Adult Bookstore or by calling 838~8508 or 838-8503. Visa and Mastercharge ,tre accepted. Entertainment will include a live orchestra, plus Naomi Sims, Miss Gay America, from Houston. The budget for the event exceeds $8,000, which will be offset by revenue from ticket sales and donations. Sponsors include Renberg’s, Vandevers, Westin Hotels, and R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Over 2000 people are expected at the pageant. An open bar will be available to ticketholders. Guest Column MY TURN... (If you would like to express your opinion about a subject of interest to OHR members,, please call Gary at 742-0401 or contact an officer.) It’s a fact that to cast a vote that is uninformed or uneducated can cause more damage than not to vote at all. How many times have you voted for or against an issue or a candidate simply because of party affiliation or because you didn’t understand the wording of a proposition? This year, look beyond the party lines, the personalities, and the Oklahoma "good ul’ boy" syndrome. Let’s elect those who will do the best job to preserve, protect, enhance, and enrich our community and our lives. You owe it to yourself not to take this election lightly. Exercise your precious right to vote...but be sure you are an informed voter. Sandy Hill Americans, regardless of their race, color, sex, and yes, sexual orientation, have the privilege of voting in this country’s elections. And yet this right, so freely extended to all registered voters over eighteen, is not always taken advantage of. Is it for lack of concern over the issues? The candidates running for office? We, as gay individuals exceeding 48,000 in Tulsa County alone, make up a significant voting block. Our ballots could make the difference between winning and losing for many candidates. We could sometime make the difference between living the life of individual choice and having no choice at all. On November 6th we will choose a new leader for our country as well as choose other important state and local officials. Many important issues are at stake, gay rights being one. I ask that you pause, reflect on your life as it now stands, and consider what you want it to be like in the future. The decision is yours...yo~] don’t have to come out of the closet to Vote! Shelley Wiley �NGTF Staff Member Gay and Lesbian Democrats Stresses Membership Goals Seek Local Coordinator Audrey Westheim, staff member for the National Gay Task Force, addressed a gathering of over twenty people at Dennis Neill’s home on Monday, October 1. The event was part of a week-long fundraising effort by OHR, Metropolitan Community Church, and several participating bars -- Over the Rainbow, Tim’s Playroom, Tool Box, Zipper’s, Seeker’s Choice, and Schlitzy’s. Jack Field and Stuart Santifer, co-publishers of Another World magazine, along with Tim Warren assisted in coordinating the visit by Westheim. Although NGTF is 10,000 members strong, Westheim stressed the importance of membership in the organization which is twelve years old. Among several projects sponsored by NGTF, the staff member emphasized the participation in lawsuits involving discrimination against homosexuals in the military and in immigration and naturalization laws. NGTF also is active in AIDS-related activities such as lobbying for funds and working with the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta. All this has put a strain on NGTF’s finances. NGTF leaders are especially concerned that recent tests allegedly used to diagnose AIDS may be used to discriminate against gays. The toll free crisi$1ine sponsored by NGTF was discussed. It primarily deals with calls about AIDS, gay/lesbian youth, and anti-gay violence. Several people at the meeting expressed concern about the "overlapping" of national and local organizations. Westheim downplayed this issue and encouraged participating in any organization which advances the cause of basic human rights. The NGTF toll free number is (800) 221-7044. You may join the NGTF by sending $20 to NGTF, 80 5th Ave., New York, NY 10011. The National Association of Gay and Lesbian Democratic Clubs is seeking a local person to coordinate an organization in Tulsa. Keith Smith of Stillwater is active in forming the group in Oklahoma. The local coordinator will be expected to work with Democratic voter registration efforts, volunteer for phone bank service, conduct fundraising events, advertise the Presidential campaign, and other projects. Interested persons may contact Tom Charlton, Executive Director, National Association of Gay and Lesbian Democratic Clubs, 1742 Massachusetts Avenue, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. Or call 202-547-3104. An immediate response is needed. Tulsa Mayor Helps Kickoff Successful Softball Tournament Mayor Terry Young threw out the first ball at the 4th annual OHR Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament held September 1-3 at Carl Smith Park. Over-the Rainbow (Tulsa) captured the women’s division. Fame (Wichita) placed second. The men’s division was won by Tap’s (Kansas City) and Studio 4 (Dallas) placed second. Several hundred people attended the event. Dean Dugan and Steve Wilson coordinated the tournament which, in addition to providing a fun time for both visitors and Tulsans, netted a profit for OHR. Over the Rainbow, llth and Garnett, hosted an awards ceremony on Sunday although the final playoffs were delayed until Monday because of rain. Twelve men’s teams and ten women’s teams participated. Government Endorsement of Gay Rights Resisted: Reagan During the Republican National Convention, the Presidential Biblical Scoreboard, a right-wing, fundamentalist Christian magazine, published statements and voting records of the major party candidates on a number of issues, including "Homosexuality-Lesbianism." In a respo~lse the magazine said was submitted July 12, President Reagan wrote: "In the Judeo-Christian tradition it (marital lovel is the means by which husband and wife participate with God in the creation of a new human life. It is for these reasons, among others, that our society has always sought to protect this unique relationship. "In part the erosion of these values has given way to a celebration of forms of expression most reject. We will resist the efforts of some to obtain government endorsement of homosexuality." Legal Advocates Seek Funds for "Helms" Supreme Court Case The National Gay Rights Advocates, 540 C~stro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114, is seeking financial contributions to defend the "Helms" case -- National Gay Task Force vs. School Board of Oklahoma City. Recently, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear the case, vigorously prosecuted by the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office. Judge Luther Eubanks, Federal District Judge in Oklahoma City, upheld the "Helms" bill which prohibits homosexuals from teaching in the public schools and also chills the free-speech rights of anyone supporting gay civil liberties in the public school system. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a portion of Eubanks ruling. The state will now present the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Bill Rogers, founder of Oklahomans for Human Rights in Oklahoma City, is the lead attorney for the case supported by the National Gay Task Force and the American Civil Liberties Union and is receiving national attention. Please contribute if you can. �News Briefs and OHR Events Listed Interested in trying beginning yoga or aerobics? Classes are being organized now to begin the third week in October. They will be held either on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 for six weeks. Each group can accommodate twelve people. Judy Franks, the director of the Yoga Center, will be the facilitator for both groups. The cost is only $30 for the six-week session. Call Jack at 585-9054 or Brian at 744-0174 if you’re interested. You may sign up at the October 15 OHR meeting. The OHR women’s basketball team, "The Operators," is gearing up for their second season starting November 12th. Games will be played on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Maxwell Recreation Center, 5251 E. Newton (east of Yale, north of Admiral, on Newton). Team game times have not been released. All women who are interested in participating or who want more information should call Shelley at 838-7595 or Sharon at 587-9418 as soon as possible. The cost per player will be minimal. 1984 will be over soon -- and so will the OHR officers’ terms. The Nominating Committee for next year’s board will be elected at the October 15th meeting. This important committee will have the important job of recommending people to fill the seven board positions for 1985. If you would like to serve on the .Nominating Committee, please contact a current officer as soon as possible. OHR officer Norman LaLiberte will be attending the National Gay Pride Week Planning Conference on October 4-6. The conference is being held in Wichita, Kansas, and noted gay leader Virginia Apuzzo from the National Gay Task Force will be a guest. Quotes in the News... "Children who live in homosexual environments are subjected to all-night orgies and watching queens in drag. With homosexuals, one lover is not enough. After an hour, they want more." -- Rev. Maurice Gordon, Loving Way Pentecostal Church, in a Denver Post interview. Virginia Apuzzo, Executive Director of the National Gay Task Force, will return to Oklahoma in February, 1985. Apuzz0, who spoke to Tulsa OHR in March, 1983, has been invited by the University of Oklahoma Gay & Lesbian Alliance to participate in their Gay Awareness Week. Apuzzo will also make appearances in Tulsa .and Oklahoma City. Details will follow soon! "President Reagan is trying to get Jesus all ove~ the place and he goes into personal issues. What has happened to us since Abraham Lincoln? Can you imagine Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, or Franklin Roosevelt talking about abortion? In a country that is going broke? Where nuclear war is a possibility? All sorts of dirty tricks are going on in Central America, and that’s all Reagan can talk about!" -- Author Gore Vidal in a Los Angeles Times interview. The August 30th fundraiser sponsored by Bob Inglish, Gary Durst, and Marion Sigurdson netted approximately $1300 for OHR. Attended by over 40 generous people, contributions exceeded all expectations. Tom Smart, committee member for the Advocate "Experience Weekend," provided an informative program about the upcoming seminar on October 23-24 in Dallas. The hosts and the OHR board thank all who attended or sent in contributions. "Now the gays have the audacity to ask for public recognition of their sexual perversions in a Gay Awareness Week! How about Murder Awareness Week? Why not set aside a week for all evil and sinful practices?" -- Rev. William Holtzworth, Tallahassee, Florida. The U.S. Conference of Mayors became the first organization of elected officials to endorse gay rights when it unanimously approved a resolution urging that "all levels of government adopt legal protections for the rights of gay and lesbian Americans." The resolution, voted on in Philadelphia at the annual meeting, calls on the mayors to consider executive orders and legislation "to guarantee equal opportunity and protection" in government as well as the private sector. Mayor Cecil Bradbury of Pinellas Park, Fla., called the resolution "one I cannot accept" and proposed that it be reconsidered. His motion was voted down 61-34. "There was this boy in the crowd and he finally stood up and said, ’Are you trying to tell us you’re gay?’ And I looked at him and said, ’Is that an offer?’ Well, he sat down real fast." -- The late author Truman Capote recalling a college lecture appearance. Volunteers are needed to perform routine household services, grocery shopping, and friendship and support to a local AIDS victim. To lend a hand, call David at 299-3072 or the OHR Helpline at 592-5086. �Garage Sale Items Needed Library Project Begins It’s time to clean out your closet. An OHR fundraising Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, October 20th, at 4929 East 26th PI. Please drop your items off as soon as possible. If you need help, call Brian at 744-0174. These garage sales have been successful in the past. Your contributions are important for the October 20th sale. When you were growing up, did you ever slip up to the library card catalogue and look under "HO" to see if you could find a book or two that might just possibly have some information about homosexuality? If you did, you probably didn’t find much. And what you did find wasn’t much help. A committee of OHR members is trying to rectify that problem. The "Library Committee" is working on what the board hopes will be a major OHR project -- enlarging the number of gay and msbian materials in the Tulsa City/County public library system. Working with the American Library Association’s Gay CALL TOLL.FREE To speed all of your subscription business with The ADVOCATE, just call one of our handy toll-free numbers. Our Operators are ready to answer your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may charge your orders to Master Card’ or VISA, or ask to be billed later. (800). 227-3.040 Nationwide (800) 652.1880 California only P.O. BOX 8991 MALIBU, CA 90265 Task Force, the committee has compiled a list of over 100 informative books, periodicals, and films. Details of the project and a discussion of its merits will be a part of this month’s business session at the October 15th meeting. Classified Ads WANTED: Painter/carpenter "handy man" for home repairs. Also seeking separate bids for interior and exterior painting. References required. Call Kevin at 583-9484 after 5 p.m. SOPHIAN PLAZA CONDO overlooking River Parks. Assumable. Beautifully decorated combo; updated kitchen; all appliances. Call Mary Thetford at John Hansam Realtors. 627-1712 or 627-9393. OFFicial Publication oF Oklahomans For Human Rights -- Tulsa Chapter P.O, Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 Rembership in the Tulsa Chapter of Oklahomans For Human Rights is only $12.00 per yea~. year The membership ~uns From July to July. A person may join today For only $12.00 and tken renew in July 1985. Please do your part part of Tulsa. to help Send in your keep OHR check or write brochure today! MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIOM Name Address City State Phone You Know, My Mother Doesn’t Even Have This Many Creams! ZIP I am 18 years old or older. Membership Fee of $ Tax deductible contribution of $ Is this a renewal? a viable For a �"DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING INTIMACY IN RELATIONSHIPS" David McWhirter and Andrew Mattison, authors of l~e Male Couple, will present a workshop based on the findings in their popular book about the stages of relationships. Share witl~ them an in-depth look at the joys and difficulties of long-term, fulfilling relationships and explore how same sex couples handle commitment, conflict, competition, responsibilities, sex, money, coming-out, families, roles, and problems. This workshop is for even~one! For Gay and Lesbian couples--and for singles--interested in knowing more about relationships and how they work~ FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: OHR Information Line 587-GAYS or Fred Bassett, Workshop Chairman at 627-4883 A portion of the proceeds, after expenses, will be donated tothe National Gay Task Force. REGISTRATION Name Address State C~ Phone (Area Code ) __ tickets at __ �NO DOWN PAYMENT! TAKE THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME 100% Financing --- Limited Time Only Owner will carry at 10% interest (fixed rate) Easy Credit ----OR CALL ABOUT OUR 6% FINANCING Call: 492-8.358 NOW! For More Information & Appointment CONDOMINIUMS 6701 S. Richmond RESIDENTIAL COMFORT IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH TULSA BUSINESS DISTRICT � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/99ff6605e393c3471610fefff2c6b073.pdf e423cf1aed40bb4b2d9e0053199393cc PDF Text Text November, 1984 Vol. 4, No. 11 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA CHAPTER Denver Couple Will Discuss ’Straight Talk’ Programs Group for Parents of Gays To Commence in November A wonderful OHR meeting will be held on November 12 that relates to all OHR members. Nothing in our society seems to cause more problems, fear, guilt, and divisiveness in families than does homosexuality. OHR’s successful new project, Operation Straight Talk, will be fulfilling three important duties this month. According to project chairman Fred Bassett, there will be a presentation on November 8th on the OU campus in Norman. Fred was invited there by. the Gay and Lesbian Alliance who is working with the departments of psychology, sociology, and human studies, plus the Young Democrats. On November 11, Fred will speak to the Oklahoma City chapter of OHR. Later on in November at an unspecified date, Operation Straight Talk will present a program to the Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry. Also, plans are currently being made to present a program on the campus of OSU in Stillwater. Even if we haven’t officially "come out" to our parents, they often already know we’re gay -- either consciously or subconsciously. And they’re struggling with it though they may not tell you so out loud. It’s not easy being gay. But it’s not easy being the parent of a gay person, either. For years, phychiatry said it was a sickness, the church told them it’s a sin, the law said it’s illegal, and many book said they caused it all themselves. That’s a lot to bear up under, especially without any support group to talk it over with. Recent national attacks by people like Anita Bryant and Jerry Falwell bring more pressure and guilt to parents of gay children. With one in four families having a gay member, that’s a lot of people who need help. Now there is help and support -- and you can help bring it to Tulsa. It’s called Parents FLAG or Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. OHR is bringing two people from Denver to discuss this great organization with us at the November 12th meeting. Tom and Elinor Kirby are extremely active in the Denver P-Flag group. They have four children, including a gay son and a lesbian daughter. Both are active in the Denver chapter and were a part of the recent 3rd annual National P-Flag Convention held on September 28-30 at the Fairmont Hotel in Denver. The Kirbys will talk about the history of P-FLAG, the goals of the organization, how the group works, and how to organize and publicize a Tulsa group. This is obviously an important topic to .us all. A tremendous amount of work needs to be done in this area. Come to OHR a~d learn more about this valuable organization and the work it is doing. If possible, bring your friends and your parents with you! The meeting begins at 7:00 on November 12, in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. ’PFLAG’ Pin.pose Is to Help "We watch boxing on television. We watch people try to kill each other, and it’s acceptable. But if we see two men embrace, we cringe," says Adelle Start, national president of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. "People cling to misconceptions and are vastly uneducated about sexuality. Parents first reactions upon learning for sure that their child is gay is shock. They only know the myths. Their first thought is, "Where did I go wrong?" and begin to blame themselves. "Parents need to learn to talk openly and honestly, to face reality, to seek reliable information, and to meet and share with the child’s friends and with other parents. They must learn to understand them. Otherwise they’ll lose them. ’° The gay struggles for years often before accepting himself or herself. They face incredible repression and hatred in society. The last thing they need is to be alienated from their families’ love. The test of a parent is to be there when our child needs us." Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays has over 125 chapters in cities across the United States and in foreign countries. There has been interest expressed in Tulsa about starting a. local chapter. However, there needs to be a few dedicated people willing to,make it happen. Come to the November 12th meeting and volunteer or call Brian at 744-0174. �Coming Events, Briefs, .Announcements . . . Please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 15th. On that evening at 7:30 p.m. in the East 2nd Library, OHR will show two films for your pleasure. Alter the Game portrays the beginnings of a relationship between two women who, while discussing a boyfriend, disoover that their warm and loving relationship is changing -and with it their sexual orientation. By Donna Gray, this film deals with the fear of intimacy and the difficulty of expressing one’s innermost feelings while depicting in a positive way the beginnings of lesbian awareness. She drank, she swore, she courted girls," ...She Even Chewed Tobacco tells the stories of women who passed as men in order to earn better wages, travel freely, and sometimes to court and marry other women. These stories are set in the context of nineteenth-century California, the Gold Rush, and women’s history. Visually rich, the slide-tape uses music, newspaper stories, photographs, and wry humor to tell the unusual stories of how some women survived and lived in the rugged west. The East Second Library is at 2537 East 2nd. Plans are being made for the annual OHR Christmas Banquet. One of OHR’s finest traditions is coming up soon -- the 4th annual OHR Christmas Banquet. It is scheduled for Monday evening, December 17th. It is one of the year’s best occasions -- but it’s for paid-up members only. If you haven’t joined or renewed your OHR membership yet, do it now. Currently over 600 people enjoy the newsletter each month. But only 256 people on that mailing list are actual paid members... Unfortunately, a few members support OHR, but many others often benefit from it. The dues are only $1.00 per month, and the membership year runs from July to July. You can join now for only $8.00 and then renew in July, 1985,for the full year. Not only will you be helping to pay your share of the newsletter’s monthly expenses, but ~you’ll be eligible to attend tl~b Christmas banquetl Do it today! (Visa and MasterCard will be accepted soon,1 "The idea started when I read a review of a gay book and went to a bookstore in Los Angeles to get it," said Mark Bernard of Century Book Club. "They said they didn’t have it and ~veren’t going to be getting it. I thought, ’If I can’t find a gay book in L.A., how does someone not in a big city get to read it?’" Recently, after two years of market research, Mark and a friend named Manny Cuprill started Century Book Club, the nation’s first book club for gay and lesbian readers. Century is "painless book-buying." There are no membership or postage fees, no minimum purchase amounts, and no little cards to send back each month! But there is a monthly catalogue from which you can order. Century Book Club can be reached by writing 1560 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028 or by calling (213) 466-8989. There is also an e,xceilent catalogue published by Lambda Rising Bookstore. The .catalogue is called The Whole Gay Catalogue and is 100 pages of books available to gay readers. It’s only $2 and is available from Lambda Rising, 2012 S Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. Their phone is 1-800-621-6969. OHR brunch will be held on Sunday, November 18th. The group will meet at the RaRers, 4848 S. Yale, at 12:30 p.m. The brunch has free champagne and prices range from $5.50 to $6.95. For more info call Lewis at 582-1278. A movie that’s getting lots of current media attention is The Times ot Harvey Milk, a new film about California’s first openly gay elected official. He was assassinated along with San Francisco Mayor George Moscone by former policeman and fireman Dan White. White was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter by reason of diminished capacity and sentenced to 5-7 years in prison. He was released on January 7, 1984, after serving five years. The Times of Harvey Milk, through interviews with people who knew Milk and news footage that includes the famous "White Night Riots" that followed the verdict, paints a portrait of American values in conflict. This movie is the only feature length documentary to be shown in this year’s New York Film Festival and w’dl be shown next February at the Berlin Film Festival. The film points up the odd verdict and the selectivity of our legal justice system. It shows how this surprising verdict can act as a model for similar cases such as the one now pending in Maine where three teenagers are on trial for the murder of a gay man. The Times o! Harvey Milk will open across the country in November. Let’s hope that Tulsa is one of those cities. Quotes in the News ¯ "Rumors that gay life existed before 1970 may not be exaggerated." -- From The Village Voice about the film Before Stonewall, which examines about 75 years of the’ gay subculture in the U.S. before the 1969 Stonewall uprising. ¯ "One time I scratched this girl’s back in the middle of the night I was 9 and she was 12, and she asked me to scratch her back. A nun ran in, ripped me off her back, threw me against the lockers, beat the shit out of me, and called me a lesbian. I didn’t know what a lesbian was!" -- Rock singer Cyndi Lauper, discussing her early Catholic school days in a recent Rolling Stone interview. ¯ "It’s a sad thing that Miss America is dragged through the mud because of pornographic pictures and a lesbian pictorial affair. The example and the ideal she was supposed to be setting for young ladies all over America is smashed, and how many little girls are ruined because of it?" -- Rev. Jerry Falwell in a Virginia sermon. ¯ "As a gay woman with a lifelong belief in escapist literature, I have three absolutely nonnegotiable prerequisites for truly satisfying lesbian feminist ’trash’: (1) The book must be resistant to warm bubble-bath water and chocolate stains (2) it must be a one-night read (3) the heroine must not in the last chapter learn her lesson and return to her semi-swinish yet boyishly appealing ex-husband/lover (or, alternatively, get run over by a truck)." -- A book review in Ms. magazine. �Religious Group Plans Activities Mark Your Calendar Now Dignity/htegrity, the local chapter of gay Catholics and Episcopalians and their friends, has a new meeting place -Centreworks at 1432 S. Carson. Carol and Daphne attended the regional meeting of Dignity in New Orleans on October 27 and 28th and will share "°their experiences at the meeting on November 11 at Centreworks. The group will meet at 7:00 for a potluck di~nner and to plan December activities. On Sunday, November 18 at 7:00, there w~ll be a "rap group." If you would like to be on the mailing !ist or to learn more about the organization, call Daphne at 583-7063 or Terry at 252-4355. Plan now to attend the December 10th 0HR meeting. Tulsa Mayor Terry Young, Democrat, will be the special guest speaker. The monthly OHR "happy hour" will be held at the Grapevine in the Stonehorse Shopping Center, 35th and Peoria on Friday evening, November 16th at 6:00. The OH[{ Garage Sale held on October 20th netted approximately $240. The board thanks all those who contributed articles. !kntique Prints Custom Framing The 10th annual Miss Gay Tulsa Pageant will be held on November 25th at the Old Lady of Brady, 1st and Brady, at 7:30 p.m. Home & Office Design Assistance G. E. Miller 584 -0155 Volunteers are needed to work on OHR’s annual Christmas Project. Last year the committee raised lots of food and nearly $1000 for Tulsa area needy families. 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MARKET ANALYSIS ! �TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 AGENDA Monthly Meeting November 12, 1984 I. Welcome II. Minutes: Meeting o£ October 15, 1984: Secretary III. Financial Report: Treasurer IV. Old Business: Ao B. C. Do E. F. V. A. Christmas Pro3ect Committee B. Christmas Banquet New Business: Garage Sale nets S240 - Thanks to everyone! Pro3ect Straight Talk Relationship Workshop Library Enhancement Pro3ect Helpline Nominating Committee Report VI. Announcements: A. December meeting will be held Monday, December I0 Topic: ??? B. Films - ’°After the Game°. and "...She Even Chewed Tobacco", Wednesday, Nov. 14, East Second Library, 2D37 Eo 2nd St., 7:30pm C. OHR Happy Hour - Friday, Nov. 16 - 6 to 8 p.m. Grapevine, Stonehorse, 35th and Peoria D. OHR Sunday Brunch - Sundayp Nov. 18 - 12:30 p.m. Rafter’s, 50th and Yale Ave. E. OHR Christmas Banquet, Monday, December 17 F. MCC Welcomes Reverend Troy Perry G. Miss Gay Tulsa Pageant, Sunday, November 25th, 7:30pm, Old Lady of Brady, Ist and Brady VII. Ad3ournment Intermission (15 minutes) Speaker: Tom Kirby National Federation o£ Parents and Friends o~ Lesbians and Gays, Denver Chapter �TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 AGENDA Monthly Meeting November 12, 1984 I. Welcome II. Minutes: Meeting o£ October 15, 1984: Secretary IIl. Financial Report: Treasurer IV. Old Business: A. B. C. D. E. F. V. New Business: A. Christmas Pro3ect Committee B. Christmas Banquet Garage Sale nets S240 - Thanks to everyone! Pro3ect Straight Talk Relationship Workshop Library Enhancement Pro3ect Helpline Nominating Committee Report VI. Announcements: A. December meeting will be held Monday, December I0 Topic: ??? Bo Films - "After the Game" and "’...She Even Chewed Tobacco", Wednesday, Nov. 14, East Second Library, 2537 E. 2nd St., 7:30pm C. OHR Happy Hour - Friday, Nov. 16 - 6 to 8 p.m. Grapevine, Stonehorse, 35th and Peoria Do OHR Sunday Brunch - Sunday, Nov. 18 - 12:30 p.m. Rafter’s, 50th and Yale Ave. E. OHR Christmas Banquet, Monday, December 17 F. MCC Welcomes Reverend Troy Perry G. Miss Gay Tulsa Pageant, Sunday, November 25th, 7:30pm, Old Lady of Brady, ist and Brady VII. Ad3ournment Intermission (15 minutes) Speaker: Tom Kirby National Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and GayS, Denver Chapter �NO DOWN PAYMENT! TAKE THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME 100% Financing-- Limited Time Only Owner will carry at 10% interest (fixed rate) Easy Credit OR CALL ABOUT OUR 67/o FINANCING Call: 492-8358 NOW! For More Information & Appointment 0 N D 0 IM I N I U M S I 6701 S. Richmond RESIDENTIAL COMFORT IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH TULSA BUSINESS DISTRICT � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8ca4ae643b6ce44bafc8c002b22c866a.pdf 28f059a8a92b52f2b72739f9bb033a15 PDF Text Text OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF OKLAHOMANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TULSA CHAPTER The Reporter Interviews BRIAN MUMEY OHR’S 4th President Currently serving as OHR’s 4th President, Brian Mumey is a native of Davenport, Iowa and is a program analyst with American Airlines. The Reporter interviewed Brian recently as he completes his term of office. Q: Brian, why did you become involved with OHR? A: There is a need for an organization like 0HR in Tulsa. If we desire to change the status quo, an organization must exist to take affirmative action. From a personal standpoint, 0HR provides opportunities to meet gay people. So many of my closest friends I’ve met through OHR. Q: Did you feel a personal or business risk in serving as president of a gay rights group? A: No. I faced this decision months before when I agreed to serve as OHR’s public spokesperson. My name was on the front pages and I was interviewed on TV during the "pool-draining" incident at Marion Park. Surprisingly, I’ve never received an adverse comment after coming out publicly, only positive encouragement from friends and business associates. Q: What do you feel are the most significant accomplishments of the organization during your term? A: We have broadened the funding base through private donations and a public grant. Operation Straight Talk, our outreach program to the straight community, has materialized and has now presented 2 programs. Through our library enrichment project, we will donate over 35 books and periodicals to the Tulsa Public Library. The Gay Info Line is now tied to several crisis counseling services in the city. We have expanded, too, the Reporter, OHR’s newsletter. Q: Did you accomplish what you set out to do when you took office in January’? A: Our primary .goal is social change, social acceptance of homosexuality. This s a never ending task. Our goals are long term. They are not goals which can be accomplished in 12 months. Q: What disappointments did you and the group experience this year? A: I can’t think of any major disappointments. Hopefully, little by little, year by year, the projects, programs and events add up and make a difference. We must be patient. I admit it is frustrating, at times. Q: What challenges will the new board face in 19857 A: Dealing with the AIDS Crisis will be the most important problem for OHR next year. There are now 14 reported cases of this disease in Oklahoma, 7 in Tulsa alone. We initiated the I~Iospice program, but the program’s effectiveness will be tested next year, No longer is AIDS a New York or San Francisco problem, AIDS is a problem in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (’ont’d. on page 2 �New Officers To Be Elected At December 10 Meeting The 1985 Executive Board will be elected Monday, December 10 at the regular monthly meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the First National Bank auditorium in downtown Tulsa. The nominating committee chaired by Norman LaLiberte’ will present a full slate of Officers to the membership. Nominations may be accepted from the floor. Only dues paying members of the organization can vote. Subsequent to the business meeting, a film documentary about gay life, "Pink Triangles", will be shown. The board hopes to reschedule the appearance of Mayor Terry Young, who was initially set to speak at the December meeting, to a later date. Young recently opened the OHR Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament and attended services at MCC Church, Sunday, November 25. For your information, the following biographical sketches of the proposed 1985 OHR Executive Board, have been compiled. PRESIDENT -- FRED BASSETT Employed by American Airlines as a Financial Analyst in Data Processing andCommunications Services, Fred has been with AA for 11 years and has held positions in Supervision, Department Management, various analytical positions and Reservations Sales. Prior to joining American Airlines, he was employed in Banking and Travel Agency Management. Hobbies include raising and showing dogs, photography, gardening and reading. Fred is an American Kennel Club approved dog show judge, and has judged shows all over the continental US as well as Hawaii, the Netherlands, and Japan. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the American Pomeranian Club, and a Delegate to the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club. O.H.R. Projects have included Project Straight Talk, the Mattison & McWhirter Relationship Workshop, and the National March for Lesbian & Gay Rights. Fred also worked on Gay Pride Week activities. Inte iew Continued .... Q: Where will OHR/TUlsa be .in 5 years? A: I hope we will have a gay resource center, a full or part-time paid staff person, independent funding. We must work to coordinate efforts with gay organizations in Oklahoma City, Norman and Stillwater. We must lobby to repeal the state sodomy statute. Q: Is OHR essential to Tulsa gay life? A: Absolutely! What other organization or business could support the hotline, the newsletter, provide a forum for discussion and awareness of gay issues? Who would have sponsored the couples seminar like we had last month? Who but OHR would have brought Virginia Apuzzo, Leonard Matlovich, Dan Simowski, Audrey Wertheim, David Goodstein and Tom Kirby to Tulsa? 1st VICE PRESIDENT - JIM PERRY Jim’s involvement in the Tulsa gay community this past year has been most evident on the pages of the "OHR REPORTER". He was in part, responsible for the new look of our newsletter by his contributions to.the layout and design. He has been involved with the newly formed Dignity/Integrity group in Tulsa and is a member of the Speaker’s Bureau for Project Straight Talk, and was involved with this years invitational softball tournament. Jim was the 1983-84 Oklahoma Floral Designer of the Year, and is currently an instructor of Floral Design and Management for Platt College. A former United Methodist student minister, Jim’s ongoing concern is to dispell religious myths about gays and the church. SECRETARY -- BERT MeAULAY Bert has been a member of OHR for three years, having supported and worked at most OHR functions since. He has worked the Helpime for the past year and a half and is anxious to continue the efforts of our current board in the areas of membership and education. TREASURER - TERRY JEFFERSON Terry has been very active in several OHR projects over the past two years. His involvement includes last year’s Christmas project, The Follies, Mr. Tulsa, Project Straight Talk, and his work as a helpline volunteer. In addition to his OHR work he is a member of NGTF and is currently secretary/treasurer of Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa. He shares the desires of other proposed board members to raise community awareness to gay issues and to strengthen working relationships within the gay community. 2rid VICE PRESIDENT -- FRED WELCH (Bio. unavailable at press time) MEMBER AT LARGE -- VICKIE ROBINSON Vickie has been a member of OHR almost since its inception. She has long advocated the greater involvement of women in OHR and was a founding member of the Tulsa Women’s Alliance. Vickie, a native Tulsan is employed in the tooling department of a local fabrications shop. MEMBER AT LARGE -- JOHN THOMEYER (Bio. unavailable at press time) Q: During the past year you have probably spent 10-12 hours per week in OHR meetings and projects. Was it worth it? A: You bet. The personal enrichment gained through my acquaintances with all the people who make up OHR far outweigh the loss of time. From both a national standpoint and a local one, it is rewarding to see so many different types of people involved in our efforts; each person in his or her own way, day in and day out, trying to make a difference. This year’s board has worked so well together in spite of major differences in opinion and approach. I consider each one of them a close personal friend as a result of our work on the board together. I will miss them. To all of the volunteers who have worked so hard on each and every OHR project this past year, I must just say "Thanks". Thank ~’=, Brian.iWe~re glad you took the time to "make a difference~.~!~: �Annual Christmas Banquet Will Be At All Souls Christmas Service Project Christmas carols, "potluck" supper with friends, awards presentations and recollections of prior years’ accomplishments will highlight the 4th Annual OHR Christmas Banquet Monday, December 17 in Emerson Hall, All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S. Peoria. Cocktails will be served at 6:30, dinner follows at 7:00. One of OHR’s most beloved events of the year is open to paid members only. Dues ($12 per year) can be paid anytime prior to the banquet. Last year over 75 people attended. The OHR board expects approximately 100 this year. Shelley Wiley, OHR vice-president, commented: "The year has been so hectic and we’ve accomplished so much. The banquet will provide us an opportunity to relax and enjoy so many of the acquaintances we’ve made through OHR this past year. This is one of my favorite functions." One of the most important, worthwhile projects of the year is currently underway. John Thomeyer is chairing a committee of nine OHR volunteers, three women and six men, to carry out the annual OHR Christmas Service Project. They will need your help. Donations of canned food, new toys, or cash to purchase these items, are needed from the members and friends of OHR. Last year nearly one thousand dollars in donations we.re received and used to provide help to over fifteen families. Each year the committee works closely with area social service agencies and churches to assist people in need. This project has proven to be a tangible way .that OHR can help members of our community, as well as famili~es in the greater Tulsa a.rea, during the holiday season. . OHR members and friends have always generously supported this project. Call John today at 584-0052 or the Gay Helpline at 587-GAYS if you have items to donate. You may also bring your donations to the December 10 OHR meeting, or to the Christmas Banquet on December 17. Checks can be mailed to the OHR office, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. All donations are tax deductible. This year more people in Tulsa are in need of help than ever before. Let’s show again that OHR is a caring, sharing organization! " Library Enhancement Project To Provide 35 Books Citing a strong need to update the Tulsa Public Library’s materials on. gay topics, Brian Mumey, project coordinator ahd OHR President, announced this week plans to supply over 35 books and periodicals to the system by OHR. Although the head of the procurement department at the library still has the final word on the titles sought to be included in OHR’s donation, Mumey emphasized the central library officials were cooperating fully with the project. In addition to numerous books suggested by the National Gay Task Force, OHR will fund subscriptions to magazines such as Christopher Street and the Advocate. Funding for the project will come, in part, from the grant OHR received from a private Chicago Foundation. Operation Straight Talk Presents Program In Norman Four OHR members conducted the first Operation Straight Talk program in Norman November 8. Another program was presented in Oklahoma City November 11. The Norman presentation was the result of an invitation from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance at the University of Oklahoma. The meeting, held on campus before a crowd of 30 was marked by a vigorous discussion following the lecture and slide show. OHR/Oklahoma City chapter sponsored the second program. Fred Bassett, the project coordinator, hopes to present a program to the Tulsa Ministerial Alliance soon. Also, contacts have been made with the Tulsa County Democrat Party, the American Civil Liberties Union, various individual churches and local universities to schedule additional programs. Seeks Food, Toys, Cash The Helpline Needs Your Help! The OHR Helpline is currently experiencing a volunteer crunch - we are still in urgent need of several enthusiastic, interested, volunteers who are willing to learn by providing approximately 2 - 6 evening.hours per month. Training will be provided. The importance of keeping-the line fully staffed becomes of great concern during the upcoming holiday season -- this time of year is often times a period of great turmoil; strife, & grief for many. If you can assist please contact Jack Stout, Sandy Hill, or call the information line, 587-GAYS, in the evening. Also, on the fun side of volunteer life, the recent, "Just Checkin’ It Out Nite" held this past Saturday nite was deemed a success by the several volunteers who attended. A pre-bar warm up was held at Jack’s home prior to the evening "hopping". The volunteers proceeded onto the Tool Box, The Club, and to Over the Rainbow for the grande finale. Plans are in the making for the 2nd bar hop. nite to be held after the holidays. Many thanks to the participating bars, The Tool Box, The Club, & Over the Rainbow who waived their cover fee for all of the participating volunteers, and to Jack Stout whose pre-bar get together was quite enjoyable. Dr. David McWhirter, one of the leaders of the relationship workshop conducted November 3 by OHR, has been named to the Scientific Advisory Board at the Kinsey Institute located at the University of Indiana. Congratulations! �Religious Debate Continues "The issue of homosexuality will not go away so long as human beings are denied respect, so long as their dignity is attacked, so long as they are considered second class human beings and second class Christians" John V. Moore, Pastor First United Methodist Church Sacramento, CA The debate over gays and religion has found several opportunities to demand our attention during 1984. -- After heated debate and several close votes, the General Conference of the United Methodist Church ¶402.2 banning practicing homosexuals from the ordained ministry or appointed service in the church. -- In an unprecedented decision, the Unitarian Church sanctioned a service of blessing the union of gay or lesbian couples. -- OHR organized a panel to discuss religious issues at the July meeting. An outstanding panel answered many questions that gays confront as they come to terms with religion and their own sexuality. Quentin L. Hand, associate" professor of psychology and pastoral counseling at Candler School of Theology in Atlanta suggests: "The nature of God suggests that a focus on the value of individual persons and the enhancement of love, including sex, is the guideline for the understanding and use of sex and sexuality. Homosexuals and heterosexuals are then seen as evidence of God’s creative love and it’s many variations...All are equally God’s children and invited to be part of the church." If you seek more information on gays and religion, the panel from our July meeting suggested the following books: Another Kind Of Love: Homosexuality and Spirituality Richard Woods 1977 Christianity, Social Tradition and Homosexuality John Boswell 1980 Jonathan Loved David: Homosexuality in Biblical Times Tom Hornet 1978 Tulsa Gay Religious Group Meets Each Sunday An organization for gay and lesbian Catholics and Episcopalians, namely Dignity/Integrity of Tulsa, was formed this past year under the co-leadership of Daphne McClellan and Carol Burnside. Currently the group meets each Sunday at 5:15 p.m. for mass at Madalene Church, 2235 S. Gary, or the 11 a.m. Sunday mass at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 S. Cincinnati. The first Sunday of each month is designated as a business meeting and planning session at Centreworks, 1432 S. Carson. This past years activities have included, ice cream socials, Easter Brunch, spaghetti dinners, and attending various community activities such as Oktoberfest or the Tulsa Philharmonic’s Symphony at Sunset. Their visibility as an active group within the framework of the church will further dispell some of the myths regarding homosexuality. For information or inclusion on their mailing list please call Daphne (583-7063) or Terry (252-4355). Volunteer Health Board Established To Provide Assistance A board consisting of five volunteers representing varying interests was established in order to provide assistance and advice for dispersement of donated funds for gay men and women of Tulsa’s community who are deemed financially needy due to incapacitating disease, illness or other medical hardships. Necessities for assistance such as food, clothing, rent, utilities, medications, etc., may be provided upon successful completion of application to the GCMAP Board. Upon GCMAP ~eview, a determination of necessity will be made and assistance will be dispersed according to the board’s recommendations. Financial assistance will not necessarily be provided in all instances. To apply for assistance a written request must be made to the GCMAP board and must include name, address, age, medical problem(s), types of service(s) requested, as well as any other pertinant information necessary for proper determination. (Further information may be requested upon initial application and interview.) The GCMAP board is under control of the OHR board of directors. Continuation of the program will be determined by community need, support and availability of funds. A yearly report of expenditures will be provided contributing individuals, businesses or organizations upon written request. For more information concerning donations or to apply for assistance please contact: OHR P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 Or you may phone the gay information line at 592-5086 Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or Friday and Saturday between the hours of 7 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Funds for support and continuation of this program are provided by private donations. Please, won’t you help???? Members of Tulsa OHR, OKC OHR, University of Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian Alliance, and OSU Gay and Lesbian Alliance met November 11 to discuss activities for Gay Awareness Week scheduled in February or March, 1985. Virginia Apuzzo, executive director of NGTF is expected to make appearances statewide. OHR monthly happy hour is set for Friday, December 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Grapevine in Stonehorse 35th and Peoria. Looking for year end tax deductible charitable contributions? Don’t forget OHR. Mail your donation to: Treasurer, Oklahomans for Human Rights, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. �"Alive With Pride In 85" Theme For Next Year Planned BAMBOO LOUNGE While in Tulsa you’ve Just got to see Oral Robert’s Prayer Tower and Gene’s Bamboo Lounge Specials: $2 Pitchers 5-8 Daily $2 Pitchers t2-t2 Sundays Open 2pro-midnight Mon-Fd noon-midnight Sundays 7204 East Pine KEVIN GABEL Ph. (918) 663-1830 Tulsa (918) 838-9323 4240 S. Memorial Tulsa, OK 74145 Wichita, KS was the site of the third Annual National Pride Coordinators Conference on Oct. 5-7. Fifty delegates from eighteen cities across the United States attended the conference workshops that dealt with topics concerning the planning of GayS’Pride Week 85 and the accompanying festivals, parades and celebrations. Cities as diverse in population such as Boston and Lawrence, KS and as diverse in needs such as Tulsa and Los Angeles met to discuss their common goals and to achieve a network support system for six regional divisions of the country and Canada. The Coordinators Conference initiated the first step to establish a nationally structured organization with final delegate approval scheduled for the 1985 Fall meeting to be held in Ft. Lauderdale. A major topic of concern was a national theme for Pride 85 and after many hours of debate, "Alive with Pride in 85" was the final choice. This is a suggested theme and cities are not bound to accept this. It is, however, a way of showing the straight community that we are organized and united. A travel share fund proposal was introduced by the Boston delegation to assist smaller communities that because of rural and demographic problems would be unable to attend such conferences. In an attempt to open the conference to as many segments of our community as possible, the coordinators gave tentative approval pending the agreement of their individual cities’ organizations. The proposal asks for a donation of one per cent of a cities pride week budget, not to exceed $1,000. A highlight of the weekend was a banquet with Virginia Apuzzo, Executive Director of the NGTF as the main speaker. Ms. Apuzzo’s speech had a basic theme that we as gay men and lesbian women live all ove~: the country and not just the ghettoized cities of LA, San Francisco and New York. That we are part of these many communities across the country and we intend to stay in them as part of the social and economic fabric was a major reason for the conference site this year being Wichita. The meeting adjourned on Sunday, October 7th electing the cities of San Francisco for 86 and Denver for 87 as the conference sites. 918 / 835 - 7300 831 N. Sheridan Rd. ¯ Tulsa, OK 74115 DAVID MILLISON PETER NELSON �Big Turnout Marks November Couples Workshop The National Gay Task Force has announced efforts to protect the confidentiality of gay people participating in AIDS screening with the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta. The Official Miss Gay Tulsa Pageant was held November25 at the Old Lady on Brady before a crowd estimated at 500. Both Mr. Gay America and Miss Gay America made guest appearances. Congressman Gary Studds was re-elected by a large margin to the U.S. House of Representatives by his District in Massachusetts. Studds, implicated in "a sex scandal with a 17 year old male page, angered critics when he refused to apologize for being gay. AIDS researchers agree that the most un-safe sex is that in which bodily fluids are exchanged, especially blood and semen. The more partners with whom sexual activity includes the exchange of bodily fluids, the greater the risk. Eighty-two people participated in the relationship seminar sponsored by OHR at the Marriot Hotel November 3. The topic of the workshop was. "Developing and Maintaining Intimacy in Relationships." David P. McWhirter, M.D. and Andrew M. Mattison, Ph.D. of San Diego conducted the 3 hour presentation. Fred Bassett, event coordinator, stated: "We were extremely pleased by the large turnout and were surprised by the large number of couples and singles who participated from outside Tulsa. Several people registered from Oklahoma City, Joplin, and Fayetteville." Expenses were met by the attendance fees. A portion of the profit after expenses was donated to National Gay Task Force. The workshop directors are themselves a couple and have been together for 12 years. They co-authored a book The Male ouple. Both are directors of the Clinical Institute for Human Relationships and both teach at the University of California School of Medicine in San Diego. McWhirter is a psychiatrist, Mattison is a psychologist. Dennis Neill-hosted McWhirter and Mattison for the weekend. Andrew M. Mattison, Ph.D. and David P. McWhirter, M.D. �FOR SALE ~56~ooo., " Brick cottage. Redecorated. 7th~& Maplewood. Oversized corner lot. Formal living & dining.2 bedrooms. " JOHN JOHN 1164 5outhGarrz~|t Tulsa TIIOMEYER, GRI IIAUSAM, REALTORS 584-0052 (916) 436-1471 ........... iim .T Z._._L.~ ~* OPEN ~T 5~m ** ]~PPY flOUR. 5pm - 7p~. ** Monday Night Showcase Tuesday - Beer Bust $2.00 Cover, Free Beer 7 - 9, 50¢ Schnapps FOR SALE FOR SALE Wednesday - Drown Night $5.00, 8 - 1:30 Free Wells & Beer .Open Mike Night Thursday - Beer Bust $1.00 Cover 25¢ cans, 7 - 9 l0 - 12, $1.50 wells 12 - 1:30, $1.00 wells Frl & Sat - $2.00 Cover, Disco at 9:00 Official Publication of Oklahomans for Human Rights -- Tulsa Chapter P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma $8T,,,5o, o, 7~152 Membership in the Tulsa Chapter of Oklahomans for Human Rights is only $12.00 per year. The membership year runs from July to July. A person may join today for only $12.00 and then renew in July Ig85. Please do your part to help keep OHR a viable part of Tulsa. Send in your check or write for a brochure today! Near 15th & Lewis. 9’ ceilings. Formal living & dining. Breakfast room. 3 bedrooms. Full. attic with stairs,could be master bedroom suite & bath. JOHN THOMEYER, GRI JOIIN IIAUSAM, REALTORS 584-0052 (home) 622-8990 (office) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name Address City State Phone ZIP ) I am 18 years old or older. ) Membership Fee of $ ) Tax deductible contribution of $ ) Is this a renewal? FOR SALE $325,00~0 Near 21st & Peoria~ 4+ bedrooms. 3.5+ bathrooms. Formal living & dining. Library. Pool. Quarters. Call: JOHN THOMEYER, GRI JOIIN HAUS~M, REALTORS 58~-0052 (home) 622-8990 (office) �NO DOWN PAYMENT! TAKE THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN HOME 100% Financing -- Limited Time Only Owner will carry at 10% interest (fixed rate) Easy Credit OR CALL ABOUT OUR 6% FINANCING Call: 492-8358 NOW! For More Information & Appointment CONDOMINIUMS 6701 S. Richmond RESIDENTIAL COMFORT IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH TULSA BUSINESS DISTRICT � 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 4 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5b1e2498539ed7634df909071f148817.pdf bd9c00ef3b80e84b3e6e1dc4bbbe04f9 PDF Text Text TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 VOLUME 3, NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY 1, 1983 FEBRUARY MEETING 2/14 OHR’s monthly business meeting and program will be held the second Monday of the month, even if it is Valentine’s Day! Come enjoy some Valentine refreshments and hear Mr. Mel Clapp speak to us on "Asserting Yourself--Your Rights and Responsibilities." He will tell you how you can get across to others the basic idea that you have a right to be whoever you want to be. It is valuable advice and information for members of any minority group. He will also discuss the three different roles we play in any relationship. Questions and answers will follow. This informative program will be presented immediately following the monthly OHR business session. Please note the date, time, and place: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 7:00 p.m. at the First National Bank Auditorium, 4th and Main downtown. These meetings are open to anyone who would like. to attend; you don’t have to be an O.H.R. member. Come enjoy the program and business meeting and bring some friends with you. Last month 73 came to the meeting. Let’s have more this month. 1983 OHR FOLLIES SUCCESSFUL! WHAT A SUCCESS! The 1983 O.H.R. FOLLIES, held Sunday evening, January 30, was a hit with the audience. Nearly 500 O.H.R. members and friends turned out to see the show at the Homebuilder’s Association Building, 43rd and Garnett. The two hour show was a smash. Great costumes, hilarious comedy, unvelievable hairdos, and uncontrollable enthusiasm made this event the best one yet. Many people need to be thanked--those who worked behind the scenes, at the bar, at the door, and on the stage. If you missed this event, talk to anyone who attended and you’ll be sorry you didn’t see the ’83 FOLLIES. MEMBERSHIP GROW I NG The current O.H.R. membership stands at 236! However, quite a few memberships expired during December and Janaury and they haven’t been renewed. Thisnumber will go down considerably unless you send in your renewal. Membership is only $12.00 per year. And our membership list is kept CONFIDENTIAL. No need to worry about that. Please support O.H.R. Join today. Write Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. INVOLVEMENT ’83 I �2 APUZZO OF N.G.T.F. TO VISIT Meeti ng & Re cepti on OHR will have a bonus for you in March. Virginia Apuzzo, the new Executive Director of the National Gay Task Force in New York City, will be in Tulsa. Current plans call for a special meeting and forum on FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 11, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the First National Bank Auditorium. The meeting will be open to all OHR members and friends of OHR. Apuzzo will talk about her work with the NGTF and happenings across the country. Afterwards, there will be a fund-raisin~ reception for her. The location of the cocktail party and the cost for it have not yet been determined. But the proceeds will be split between OHR and NGTF. Virginia Apuzzo is one of the foremost leaders of the gay movement and is an interesting, informative speaker. An informative interview with her appeared in the last issue of The Advocate. This is a great time to meet an important, involved gay leader and also to help support the gay community locally through OHR and nationally through NGTF. Watch for further information--and make plans to attend. NEW GAY BUSINESS OPENS A much needed store has opened in Tulsa. A gay bookstore called A DIFFERENT DRUMMER is located at 2010 East llth (across from Siggi-Grimm Motors). If you haven’t been there yet, please go. A DIFFERENT DRUMMER is an exclusively gay bookstore with gay literature for men and women (not porno). They have most of the current gay novels and literature and they can order what you need if it isn’t in stock. A DIFFERENT DRUMMER also carries t-shirts, gifts, ties, records, jewelry, and soon greeting card~ will be added. Also The Advocate van be purchased there ~and the women’s journal Off Our Backs. Drop by and support A DIFFERENT DRUMMER. Remember--2010 East 11th. Their telephone is 583-9479 and the hours are 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monda~ through Saturday. Let them know what you’d like them to stock. IUESTIONNAI RE GAY A.A. GROUP OFFERS HELP NEWSLETTER Please take the time to read the attached letter from the 1983 OHR officers. Then fill out the questionnaire and send it back or bring it to the February 14 meeting. They need your help. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS FOR GAYS. Call Larry at 627-3586 for information. A group meets weekly. Help yourself--this support~ group can help you get a grip. PASS THIS NEWSLETTER ON TO A FRIEND. Anyone wishing to receive the monthly OHR newsletter should write O.H.R., Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. �3 FREE BOOKLET Many parents fear their children may be gay--and they don’t know FOR PARENTS how to handle that knowledge. Adelle Starr, President of PARENTS FLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Inc.) states that in’all the years of helpi:ng parents to understand their gay children, they have never lost a parent. However, they have lost gay children who committed suicide because their parents did not understand them and refused to accept them. PARENTS FLAG are in a position to support parents who discover their children are gay. There are parents groups and contacts throughout the United States. Their latest booklet About our Children is now available FREE if the request comes with a stamped long, self-addressed envelope. Write for the booklet: Box 24565, Los Angeles, Calif. 90024. It’s a free booklet that many parents might need sometime. Get one. T.W.A. ACTIVITIES The Tulsa Women’s Alliance (TWA) has several projects in the works. The regular business session will be held February 2.at the South Regional Library, 6737 S. 85th Eo Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Events for March and April will be discussed. On February 14, a Valentine’s Day dance for women will be held at Tracy’s, 1338 East 3rd, 8:00 p.mo to 1.:30 a.m. On February 18, a women’s concert featuring Nancy Scott will be held~at All Soul’s U-~-itarian Church. Admission is $3.00. Call Mary or Donna at 592-2659 for information. Or write P.O. Box 14077, Tulsa, OK 74104. CHEERLEADER TRYOUTS Tryouts for the O.H.R. Blueboy Cheerleaders will be coming up soon~ You can get the details at the monthly meeting on February 14. ¯ AEROBICS CLASS The second session of the Mixed Aerobics Class began last Tuesday evening at Henthorne Recreation Center. The sessions are on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Approximately 30 people are currently enrolled in this session. It’s hard work--but fun! BRIDGE LESSONS OHR Bridge Lessons are being held on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The 20 students are meeting at the Tulsa Academy of Hairstyling at llth and Yale. Participants are having a good time and look forward to knowing this new skill. The lessons are free. 749-GAYS For information about Tulsa’s gay community, a list of activities, or the name of a medical doctor, call the Gay Information Line, 749-GAYS. You wi!l hear a tape of activities and bars~unless you call when the line is staffed by OHR volunteers on.Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. �4 OHR EXPENSES GROW IN 1982 The treasurer’s report at the January OHR meeting confirmed the fact that OHR has become a viable, important aspect of Tulsa’s community. During 1982, OHR took in over $21,000~ However, all but $200 of that $21,000 went right back into the community, OHR is growing. OHR is providing important, useful functions for Tulsa gays. And OHR needs your help to continue° That’s why your $12.00 membership dues are important. That’s why it’s important for you to attend functions and help make the fund raisers successful. When the newsletter costs nearly $200 per month to produce, finances become important. Let us count on you~ UNUSUAL AD A half-page ad in the Montrose Voice, Houston, was placed by a firm called "Responsibility." "All alone?" it asked the paper’s readers, many of whom are gay singles. It quoted Matthew 25:13 from the Bible: "Be on the alert, for you do not-know the day nor the hour." Responsibility sells a service which will notify your family, doctor, friend, lawye~ clergy, and other designated parties if you are incapacitated or die. Their address is Responsibility, P.O. Box 66973, Houston, TX 77006. (713) 520-0235. MCC PLANS T.V. SPECIAL The Metropolitan Community Church has announced that it is creating an hour-long television special to tell the story of God, Gays, and the Gospel. They are going to show the world that vocal segments of Christianity have been misguided in their approach to homosexuality. They will show that gays are people, not perverts; that spirituality and sexuality can go together. They need your help to tell it like it is. To help support the production of "God, Gays, and the Gospel: This Is Our Story," please send your donations to: Rev. Troy Perry, MCC Media Fund, 5300~Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 304, Los Anqeles, CA 90029. Remember--Jesus died to take away your sins. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR O.H.R. Not your sexuality. Box 52729, Tulsa,’OK. 7~152 NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE CITY CIP ( ) I am over 18 years of age. Enclosed is my $12.00 membership fee. Enclosed is my contribution to OHR. Enclosed is an anonymous donation to OHR. Please add my name to your mailing list. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/063581dc993fa758d1739afe876377cc.pdf 45336b12d40cc7bccf0649ebc75fec65 PDF Text Text Volume 3, Number 3 March 1, 1983 TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 GAY PRESS ASSOCIATION MARCH MEETING 3/14 The monthly business meeting and proqram for OHR will be held on Monday evening, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank auditorium, 4th and Main. The program will deal with the problem of Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). We have been very fortunate to get two doctors from the Tulsa Medical College to present an informative program about the current status of research being done concerning AIDS. Dro Beal and Dr. Jarolim are currently involved with research on this affliction and have a great deal to tell us. This is a meeting you shouldn’t miss. There has been a case of AIDS reported in Tulsa so please make plans to attend this important presentation. Remember, Monday, March 14, 7:00 p.m. at the First National Bank auditorium. Just take the escalator aownstairs--it’s easy to find. OHR meetings are open to anyone who wants to attend. Last month 84 came to the meeting. Why don’t you come this month? And bring a friend. VIRGINIA APUZZO TO VISIT! 3/11 If you are an OHR member who manages to attend only about one function a year (like the Christmas Banquet), it’s time to add a second OHR activity to your agenda. There is a real bonus this month! On March 11 you can meet and hear Virginia Apuzzo, the new Executive Director of the National Gay Task Force in New York City. OHR is extremely lucky to be able to bring this special guest for you to hear, and we hope you’ll turn out to give her a great Tulsa welcome. She is coming as the guest of Oklahoma City OHR and has agreed to visit us, too. So, let’s have a good crowd for her; she needs to know we have needs and concerns here in the Bible Belt. There will be a reception for Ms. Apuzzo from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. on Friday evenina, March 11, in Eckel Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church, 5th and Cincinnati. And from 8:15 to 9:30 Ms. Apuzzo will talk about the national gay scene and answer your questions. A $5.00 donation is requested for this event; the proceeds will be split between OHR and NGTF. Don’t miss hearing this important leader of the national gay movement. Tell your friends about this event and make plans to attend. INVOLVEMENT ’83 I �2 ATTEND THE THEATRE 3/17 OHR has. planned a fun way for.you to spend the evening on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. If as many as 20 people sign up, we can attend a performance of the American Theatre Company’s production of A Coupla White Chicks Sittin’ Around Talkin’ for only $4.50 (a 25% discount) at the Brook Theatre, 34th and Peoria~ This play by John Ford Noonan is a modern play about two women who form a most unlikely friendship. Maude Mix, a "Better-Homes-and-Garden" Westchester housewife, is befriended by Hannah Mae Bindler, a flamboyant Texas ex-cheerleader who is determined that she and Maude will be friends. No amount of resistance can discourage Hannah Mae; they eventually form a friendship that gives them the strength to overcome personal tragedies. Don’t miss this chance to attend a great play at a reduced price. If you want to go, please call Tony at 742-8436 (home) or 747-9494 (work) and make a reservation. He needg to have your reservation and money by March 14. Call Tony today or bring your money to the March 14 meeting. GAYSKATE 3/31 Just so you won’t think OHR doesn’t have anything for you, there will be another great GaySkate on Thursday evening, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Get your friends together and come to Skateland at llth and Sheridan. It’s been a while since we’ve had aGaySkate. The weather is getting warmer day by day and it’s time you got back on some wheels. These have always been a lot of fun and this time will be no exception. Mark your calendar for March 31--and let’s celebrate April Fool’s Day a little early! See you at the GaySkate? STD CLINIC 3/18 The bi-monthlySexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Clinic will be held on Friday evening, March 18, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Zipper’s, 33rd and Yale. Sponsored jointly by OHR and Tulsa City-County Health Department, the clinic is important for you to visit if you are at all sexually active. Everything is confidential. You will be assigned a number. All you have to do is call the Health Department to find out your results. Remember--you have to take care of yourself. No one else will. This clinic is absolutely FREE and is a service to the gay community of Northeastern Oklahoma provided by OHR. Take advantage of it. JOIN OHR As of March 1, OHR has 242 paid members (that is if several of you with February and March renewal dates send in your check...) The mailing list currently has 544 names. What does it take to make that 544 members? The monthly OHR newsletter is mailed at bulk mailing rates. This means that no letters are forwarded. Instead, undeliverable mail is returned to us and we are charged 25¢. Then your name is removed from the mailing list. DON’T FORGET TO SEND US YOUR FOR~,~ARDING ADDRESS IF YOU SHOULD MOVE. �AEROBICS BEGINS 3/7 The Mixed Aerobics Class will begin again on Monday evening, March 7, at 8:00 p.m. at Henthorne Recreation Center, at 48th and S. Quaker (just east of Peoria). This new session will be for the month of March and the price will be only $12.00. The class will meet each Mondey and Wednesday from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. The OHR members and friends who have participated in the two previous sessions have enjoyed the exercise and the fun. If you want to start getting in shape for summertime and bathing suits, call Henthorne Recreation Center right now at 742-0542 and sign up. The class will be limited to 30 people. ~ut there’s still room for you. VOLLEYBALL CONTINUES MEN’S SOFTBALL The OHR Men’s Power Team has been practicing and is now ready to begin playing games. The Power Team has games scheduled for Monday nights at Maxwell Recreation Center, 5251 East Newton (near Pine and Yale). Representatives from Tulsa, Norman, and Stillwater met this past Sunday in Stillwater to discuss activities for gay softball for this summer. Several OHR delegates attended the event. The OHR Blueboys softball team will have an organizational meeting during March for all interested participants. If you would like to be a part of the team, please be at the March 14 OHR meeting to get the details. The season will soon be here. WOMEN’S SOFTBALL Anyone who is interested in playing on or coaching the OHR women’s softball team should contact Sondra at 438-0235. This team would like to have an organizational meeting soon, but they need to have you to volunteer. They need women players and either a woman or a man to coach. Let Sondra hear from you soon. OHR BLUEBOY CHEERLEADERS And what helps to make the softball games fun? The OHR Blueboy Cheerleaders, of course! And tryouts for this year’s squad will be held on ~uesday evening, March 8, at 7:00 p.m..The location is J. Michael’s (formerly the Crash Landing) at 5th and S. Lewis. GAY A.A. CAN HELP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS FOR GAYS. If you have a problem with alcohol, please call L~rry at 627-3586. A group meets regularly; they can glve you help and support. There is a way to overcome alcohoiism. _Call today~ | BE ON THE Please pass this newsletter along to a friend who does not receive it. MAILING LI.ST Anyone may receive this newsletter by writing to Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. �4 QUESTIONNAIRES OHR has been pleased that 55 people responded to the request in last month’s newsletter and returned the questionnaire. If you haven’t yet filled out your questionnaire ~nd returned it, please do so immediately and mail it to P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa 74152. Or bring it to the March 14 meeting. We would like to have the results compiled by the end of March. So far there have been many positive comments and the Executive Board appreciates it. Share you.r comments with OHR. GAY PRIDE WEEK June is not far off and the celebration of Gay Pride Week will take place across the U. S. ~e want to be included in that great celebration and we need your help. Last year was the first year that Tulsa had an official, organized, successful Gay Pride Week. And we want that to happen again this year. A 1983 Gay Pride Week Steering Committee has been appointed and these commlttee members have been notified by mail. This committee will begin meeting soon to lay the groundwork, appoint committees, and take care of the details of Pride ’83. If you would like to serve on a Pride Week committee or if you have suggestions for activities, please let an OHR officer know. Bring you ideas to the March 14 meeting or mail them to the post office box. OFFICE SPACE NEEDED OHR is growing and its activities are increasing. Consequently, there is great need for office space for this organization. If you have any suggestions, please let an officer know. OHR HELPS IN AIDS RESEARCH Ten OHR volunteers participated in the first step of an AIDS research project this past week. Blood samples and a few other simple immunity tests were given to the ten volunteers. More information at the monthly meeting. DIFFERENT DRUMMER BOOKSTORE The Different Drummer Bookstore at 2010 East 11th (across from Siggi-Grimm Motors) has received the first of their gay greeting cards. In addition, a number of interesting, informative, helpful books of interest to both gay men and women are in stock. Please drop by and support this business. Tulsa needs it. Hours: Ii:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CALL 749-GAYS To reach the Gay Information Line dial 749-GAYS. You will reach a recording unless you call on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday nights when OHR volunteers answer the phone. Coming next month: a list of books available from the OHR gay library. �I I �Be sure to mar~ these dates on zour appointment calendar. Monday, March 7. Aerobics begins at Henthorne Tuesday, March 8 Cheerleading tryouts at J. Michael’s Friday, March 11 Reception Monday, March 14 Monthly OHR meeting Ion AIDS) Thursday, March 17 OHR’s evening at the Brook Theatre Friday, March 18 Bi-monthly STD Clinic Thursday, March 31 OHR~s GaySkate at Skateland REMEMBER THE THEME THIS YEAR: for NGTF~s Virginia Apuzzo fat Zipper’s) "INVOLVEMENT ’83" If you would like to join the Tulsa Chapter of Oklahoman’s for Human Rights, please fill out this form and mail it alonq with your check for $12.00 to OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. (It’s just $1.00 per month!) These low, yearly dues will cover the cost of printing and mailing your newsletter. The membership list is kept confidential at all times. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152 NAME ADDRESS STATE CITY ( ) ZIP PHONE I am 18 years old or older. Enclosed is check for the $12.00 membership fee. Enclosed is my contribution to OHR. Enclosed is an anonymous contribution to OHR. Please add my name to your mailing list. Please correct my address on your records as shown above. Signature Contributions above the $12.00 membership fee are tax deductible, � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a20a57c0af294560c67280501f4557da.pdf 70dc2cb9b36b7597268fa8bb79f0f5b3 PDF Text Text Volume 3, Number 4 April, 1983 TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 GAY PRESS ASSOCIATION APRIL MEETING 4/11 The monthly business meeting and program for OHR will be held on Monday evening, April 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank auditorium, 4th and Main. The program for April will deal with .personal self-defense. Members from the Tulsa Police Department will present the program for us and talk about protecting yourself and defending yourself in threatening situations. Violence against gays remains a problem all across the country and Tulsa is no exception. There are still occasional incidences of queer-bashing happenina outside Tulsa bars and occasionally the destruction of property and automobiles. The quality of our lives depends on communication and being informed. OHR is glad to present you with another opportunity to helm make gay life easier. Please made plans to attend this meeting on Monday, April 11~ at 7:00 p.m. The First National Bank auditorium is easy to find. Just take the escalator downstairs. And remember--OHR meetings are open to anyone. You don’t have to be a member to attend. See you on the llth. S.T.D. CLII~IC 4/1 The bi-monthly Sexually Transmitted Diseases clinic scheduled for Harch 18 at Zippers had to be postponed because the Tulsa CityCounty Health Department had a conflict in scheduling. OHR apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone, but it was beyond our control. The clinic has been re-scheduled for Friday, April 1, at Zipper~ from 9 - 11:00 p.m. The STD clinics are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. With the increased concern about gay health, OHR is very happy to be able to contribute this service to the gay community of Northeastern Oklahoma. You owe it to yourself to take advantage of it. See you April I. Only an April Fool would neglect his health. INVOLVEMENT ’83 �BOWLING LEAGUE ¯ FORMING ~~It"s time for you to begin planning an activity for summer. And QHR has a suggestion for you. JOIN THE BOWLING LEAGUE! OHR’s Summer Bowling League woul!d li.ke to send about 40 people to the "alleys" for some fun beginning JUNE 1. The leaque will bowl on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at Sheridan Lanes, 31st and Sheridan. If you would like to participate in this activity, please call Ronnie at 834’9505. Or speak to him at the meeting on April II. MEN’S SOFTBALL The OHR Men’s Softball Team is ready to go! Practice is Tuesday and Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm at Henthorne Recreation Center, 48th and S. Quaker (just east of Peoria). Anyone interested in playing this year is welcome. You don’t have to be a star hitter to enjoy the fun and good times with the OHR Softball Program. just be interested and enthusiastic and you can join the fun. Come to Henthorne with your glove--or for further info call Chris at 446-1881. WOMEN’ S SOFTBALL OHR has a Women’s Softball Program this summer. And they need more women to participate. At this time, practices are ready to begin on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:-30 and on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at Henthorne Recreation Center (see address above). Bring your glove to the next practice or call Sondra right now at 438-0235. Get involved! PRIDE ’83 The OHR Pride Week Committee has begun meeting and laying the groundwork for some activities. This year, Pride Week is scheduled for the week of June 20 -26. Suggestions are still being taken for activities and projects. If you would like to make a suggestion, please see Norman LaLiberte, or an OHR officer, or write the posit office box. MEMBERSHIP IS 252 The OHR membership is growing. Currently, 252 people have paid their $12.00 annual membership dues and belong to the concerned, active supporters of Oklahomans for Human Rights. Won’t you please consider joining us? Our membership list is kept STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Only the OHR Executive Committee ever has access to this list so there’s no need to worry about confidentiality. Your dues ~o largely to paying for the printing and postage for the monthly newsletter. Send in your dues--or if your membership has lapsed, please renew TODAY] .Write OHR., Box 5272.9, Tulsa 74152. Don’t forget-’-if you move please send us your new address. lettersare not forwarded because~of bulk mailing rates. News- �BROOK THEATRE OUTING SUCCESSFUL ANOTHER PLAY ON 5/5 OHR’s first "theatre outing" was a success with over 3~50HR members and friends attending the ATC prolduction of "A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around. Talking.’" Everyone appreciated the discount tickets and the.great production. It’s worth the money~ Tony is organizing’ another evening at the theatre to see the ATC production of "The Dresser." This 1981 drama was popular on Broadway and in London and is the story of an ~aging actor who is on the verge of a mental and physical breakdown. The fellow who dresses him each night backstage constantly tries to build him up and get him o.n the stage each evening. The play is about their relationship and the subtle affection they share for each other. The play stars former University of Tulsa professor Beaumont Brustle, who now lives in California, and is directed by his long%ime friend Hank Barrows. OHR’s Tony Kish will play the title role. Tony has again arranged for us to have discount tickets at only $4.50. We will see the play on Thursday, May 5, at 8:00 p.m. at the Williams Theatre in the Performing Arts Center downtown. Reservations and payment must be made in advance. Please make your checks payable to American Theatre Company and mail them to P.O. Box 1265, Tulsa 74101 (c/o Tony Kish)o Or call Tony at 747,9494 or 742-8436. Don’t miss another OHR theatre outing~ OPEN DOOR PRESENTS PLAY You can see another interesting play being produced right now. The Actor~ Theatre of the Open Door Arts Cooperative at 1523 East 15th St. is presenting "The Killing of Sister George"fronl. Ma’r~h 31 to April 3 (Thursday through Sunday) and April 7 through April i0 (Thursday through Sunday).at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $4.00 each and go on sale .at 7:30 p.m. each evening of performance. Tickets may be purchased at the door only. According to Newsweek the play "explores the pathos of a lesbian relationship and the influence of the mass media in turning reality into a soap opera." It is a black comedy dealing with lesbian relationships in a plot of murder and intrigue. ~The cast -hadconversations with Tulsa’s lesbian community for greater understanding of the play’s themes. Call up a friend and go see it. NAME CHANGE The Tulsa County Mining Company and the Warehouse become The Mineshaft on Thursday evening, March 31. Please join in for this event and enjoy free cocktails from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. HEALTH CONFERENCE The Fifth Annual Lesbian/Gay Health Conference will be held on June 9 - 12, 1983, in Denver~Colorado. The theme is "Health Pioneering in the 80’s.’, The conference will be held at the Executive Tower Inn, 1405 Curtis St., DenVer. For more information. write Health Pioneering in the 80’s, P.O. Box 9413, Denver, Colo. 80209. Or call (303) 777-9530. �4 MEETING ON On Monday evening, March 14, two doctors from the Tulsa Medical A.I.D.S. School presented an informative, interesting slide show and discussion INFORMATIVE about sexually transmitted diseases and the latest statistics about A.I.D.S. at the monthly OHR meeting. Approximately 145 people turned out to hear this topic that is of utmost importance to every gay person. The lecture was well done and the question and answer period very helpful. Dr. Jarolim and Dr. Beale reminded us that you can get any medical assistance you need from the University of Oklahoma’s Tulsa Medical College, 28th and South Sheridan, 838-3464. Mention that you were referred through OHR. For further information on A.I.D.S., read the article in the current TIME MAGAZINE (the issue with "li~come Tax Cheating" on the cover). ~-~’s a good, factual article. APUZZO’S VISIT A SUCCESS! On March 11, Virginia Apuzzo, Executive Director of the National Gay Task Force, met the Tulsa gay community at Trinity Episcopal Church. And it was a mutual admiration society! Over 135 people gave a $5.00 donation and attended one of the most enjoyable and most inspiring evenings Tulsa’s gay community has experienced. Ginny Apuzzo is truly one of the foremost gay leaders of our time, and her influence has only just begun. She had coverage on the early’evening news from all three local stations and answered questions from OHR members and friends during her presentation at Trinity Church. She was impressed with the turnout and with the people she met in Tulsa. We hope she comes back some day. Proceeds were split with the NGTF. PLEDGES AND FUND RAI S I NG At the end of Ginny Apuzzo’s speech, three former OHR officers made appeals to those in attendance to get involved and to help support OHR and its activities. Pledge cards were distributed to everyone and each person was invited to pledge a sum of money for 1983. Pledges can be made monthly, quarterly, or annually. Also, you can specify how your pledge should be used if you so desire. Several people showed their faith and support of OHR and its purpose and made pledges. If you would like to be a contributor to OHR and the Tulsa gay community, you can join our pledge program. Please contact an OHR officer or write the post office box for a pledge card. Thanks. JOIN NGTF and OHR Through a special arrangement with Ginny Apuzzo, you can join OHR and get a special 50% discount off the membership to NGTF. The regular yearly membership fee for NGTF is $30.00. However, if you join OHR ($12.00 annual fee), you can join NGTF at the same time for only $15.00. Just note on your check to NGTF that you are joining NGTF in conjunction with Tulsa O.H.R. Write:NGTF~ 80 ~th Ave.~NY~NY I0011. �GUIDE TO GAY HEALTH The revised edition of The ADVOCATE’S Guide to Gay. Health is now available. Since the first edition was published five years ago, this book has been valuable to many gay people. The newly-revised edition is even more important. It belongs in your bookcase, in doctor’s offices, and on gift lists. You can get it from Alyson Publications, Box 2783, Boston MA 02208 for $6.95 or from Different Drummer Bookstore, 2010 East llth, Tulsa. FEEL INADEQUATE ABOUT CRUISING? An informative, helpful article on cruising appears in the most recent issue of The Advocate.. It discusses the common problems and fears that all gays seem to have about making contact with other gays. The article makes a lot of sense and also has an excerpt from Lenny Giteck’s new book Cruise to Win. Both The Advocate,and Cruise to Win are avallabl.e at Different Drummer. If you would like to subscribe to America’s foremost publication, you can receive 26 issues for only $22.00, almost half off the cover price of $1.75. Call toll-free (800) 227-3040. You can also charge it to Visa or Master Card. Or write The Ad~ocateo Box 5847, San Mateo, CA 94402. BOOK ABOUT PARENTS An interesting book that may be very helpful is You and Your Aging Parent. It helps you understand the changing emotional, social, and health needs of older people--as well as your own feelings about helping an older parent cope with those changes. It gives straightforward advice about your relationship with an aging parent. You can order it from Consumer Reports, P.O. Box C-719, Brooklyn, New York 11205. 361 pages, $7.50. BIGGEST GAY EVENT OF ALL TIME The largest gay function ever held will be this Saturday, April lOth, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. A benefit to raise money to help fight A.I.D.S. is being held by the Gay Men~ Health Crisis, Inc. All of the tickets for the April i0 performance of the Ringling BrothersBarnum and Bailey Circus have been purchased and are being sold for $i0, $15, and $25. to members of the New York gay Community. It is hoped that this gigantic fund raiser will be a great success and help in the fight against A.I.D.S. Let’s do ou.._r part in Tulsa by supporting the benefit for A.I.D.S!. and OHR--the Ms? America Pageant on April 24th~ (See elsewhere for details.) GAY INFO LINE GAY A.A. CAN HELP! To reach the OHR Gay Information Linejdial 749-GAYS. If you have a drinking problem, there is Alcoholics Anonymous for Gays. Please call Larry at 627,3586 for more information about this group. There is a way to help yourself~ �MS? AMERICA FUND RAISER 4/24 OHR has a special fund raiser planned for SUNDAY~ APRIL 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the HOMEBUILDER’S ASSOCIATION BUILDING, 43rd and MINGO. (The same place as the OHR Follies Show.) This event is a first for OHR . . . a Ms? America Pageant! And you can see it for a donation of $5.00 to OHR and A.I.D.S. OHR has an evening of comedy and fun planned for you. Lovely Tulsa "ladies" will be vying for this coveted crown and you won’t want to miss their lovely state costumes, their Catalina bathing suits, and their sparkling talents. But most of all, you won’t want to miss a chance to contribute to Tulsa’s gay community. The proceeds from the Ms? America Paqeant will be divided between .OHR and the Tulsa Medi~ca.l College for their current research on A.I.D.S. This is a worthy project that may help to save someone’s life--perhaps even yours. So, why not consider entering this pageant? Or at least attend and support those who do enter. Mark your calendar right now for Sunday evening, April 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Homebuilder’s Association. ENTER THE MS. AMERICA PAGEANT Only one thing is stopping this pageant’s success: WE NEED YOU! The following are rules for participants: contestants. (1) A contestant should select three states he would like to represent, in order of priority. If there ~ is a duplication, the Committee will notify contestant of his state. (2) No one shall alter his normal appearance for this show. (i.e., no shaving of legs, underarms, beards, etc.) (3) Contestants will compete in categories of (1) Native State Costume (2) Swim Suit (3) Talent (preferably not just lip sync). (4) Talent should be approximately 3 minutes.(Actual time will depend on number of entrants.) Either mail (5) Applications must be in by April 11, 1983. it in or bring to the OHR meeting on April II. For more info, call Dean at 446-1881. Now. ~S? AMERICA PAGEANT APPLICATION ADDRESS NAME BUSINESS PHONE HOME PHONE THREE STATES YOU WISH TO REPRESENT(in order of preference): 2. 1. 3. DESCRIPTION OF TALENT" Alonq with this application, attach a brief biography of yourself. (It goes not necessarily have to be factu--~T....} ¯ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c69d83d37c1f1b4e2dfa38e38613b488.pdf 795444ff1eb464404745fb79b053ceb6 PDF Text Text Vol. 3, No. 6 June, 1983 TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 GAY G A P R I PRESS ASSOCIATION V K JUNE 17- 26 It has been fourteen years since a small group of gays rioted in front of the Stonewall Bar on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village. A great deal has happened since that fateful summer of 1969. The waves of gay awareness and pride have washed across the United States. This~month, gay people in every~major city will commemorate Stonewall with activities and celebrations. Tulsa has a lot to celebrate this June. We now have an active gay organization, a gay bookstore, a gay magazine, an information line, a newsletter, sporting~vents, more involved bars, and other activities that are a direct result of the spirit of Stonewall. Many activities now available in Tulsa are attributable to OHR and its dedicated members who~faithfully carry on--often in the face of apathy and occasional criticism. The general public is becoming increasingly aware of gays as people with rights and concerns~ It is imperative that we .work to maintain our hard-won personal dignity. During our week of celebrating, we must set new goal~s. There is still a great need to join closer together. We must work together and not be at odds with each other. We must be more responsible for fellow gays--for elderly gays, gays in poor health, and gays who still live in loneliness and fear. OHR needs your involvement, your ideas, and your money. As you celebrate this 2nd annual Gay Pride Week in Tulsa, keep in mind this year’s theme: PRIDE IN UNITY. INVOLVEMENT ’83 �2 JUNE MEETING 6/13 The monthly business meeting and program for OHR will be held on Monday evening, June 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. The program for June Will be presented by Marilyn Yoder, and it will help us build pride in ourselves. Marilyn Yoder is the facilitator for the LOVING ME program (described on page 8 of this newsletter). Like all of us, Marilyn says she has learned that "Great wisdom through painful experience is an inside job.’ However, she has found a technique which is a great help and is lots of fun. Are you right or left-brain oriented?~ Do you operate mainly with logic or emotion? Most people lean toward one side or the other. Learning how your brain operates is important to changing your attitudes and learned responses. And i~’s the key to unleashing your self-pride, whether it is in being gay or in knowing you are the best you can be at whatever you do. Marilyn promises us a program filled with enthusiasm and stimulation. She asks that you be prepared to work. You will take a fascinating test, construct your own pride symbol, and stretch your capacity to love. Do yourself a favor. ELECTION 6/13 Come to the June 13th OHR meeting! During the business meeting of the June 13th OHR meeting, the Nominating Committee will present their nominees for the current vacancies on the OHR Executive Board. The office of 2nd Vice President must be filled. This post expires in July each year. And at the last OHR meeting, the membership voted to add two new officers to the Executive Board, bringing the total to s~ven. These two new posts will be "Members-at-Large." If you are a paid OHR member, you will be eligible to vote on June 13th. OGDEN NASH SHOW OHR would like to thank Sol Smith for his time and effort to bring us his one-man show "The World of Ogden Nash." If you were not in town over the Memorial Day weekend or had a conflict, you missed a very fine show from a talented performer. Many thanks to Sol and to Jared Bruce of "Jared’s Carriage Trade" shop for the props. JOIN O.H.R. Won’t you please consider joining OHR? Our membership list is kept STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Only the OHR Executive Committee has access to this list so there’s no need to worry about confidentiality. Your $12~00 yearly dues mainly go to paying for printing and postage for the ~onthly newsletter. Send in your dues--or if your membership has lapsed, please renew TODAY. If you are a member, please check the date on your mailing label for your renewal date. �PRIDE WEEK OHR and the Gay Tulsa Business Guild have been busy planning activities. Gay Pride Week will be observed in Tulsa June 17 26. OHR is helping with the community-wide PRIDE WEEK PICNIC and also-OHR is proud to bring Leonard Matlovi~ch to Tulsa. The OHR Pride WeePCommittee hopes you enjoy these two events. Other activities a~ound town include: Friday June 17 Benefit drag show at.Gypsy’s (formerly J. Michael’s) 10:30 p.m., $3.00. Saturday June 18 PRIDE WEEK PICNIC at Mohawk Park, 12:00 noon tit 5:00 p.m., games, beer, etc. Sunday June 19 Metropolitan Community Church services, 11:00 a.m. Beer bust at Tim’s Playroom, 7-9:00 p.m. (proceeds,donated to Pride Week expenses) Reception for Leonard Matlovitch (for OHR paid members only), 7:00-9:00 p.m. (invitations mailed soon) Monday June 20 Program by Leonard Matlovitch, 7:00 p.m.,~ at Trinity Episcopal Church, 5th & Cincinnati Celebrity Jockey Shorts Contest, Tulsa Mining Company, I0:00 p.m. Tuesday June 21 Open Wednesday June 22 Spaghetti dinner and bingo~ Met. Comm. Church, 6:00 p.m., $1.00. Thursday June 23 Drag show at Tracy’s, $2.00. Friday June 24 Dena Kaye Show at the Phone Booth 2, 9:0.0 p.m., $3.00. ~Saturday June 25 County Fair at The Club, 2:00 p.m. Sunday June 26 Gospel singer Ernestine’Contour at MCC, 11:00 a.m. (proceeds donated) 2:00 a.m. Tim’~s beer bust, 7-9:00 p.m. FINALE: Rally and benefit show for AIDS, Gypsy’s (formerly J. Michael’s), 9:00, $3.00. OHR’s Pride Week CQmmittee would like for you to take time during the next week or two and reflect on what "being gay" means-to each of us in Tulsa, as individuals. Then write down your thoughts in the form of a short essay or poem. To encourage you to, share your feelings, a year’s subscription to Christopher Street or The Advocate will be awarded for the bes~ essay and the best poem~ So get out your paper, collect your ideas, and write them down. Send it to OHR, P.O. Box 52729, Tulsa 74152. Be sure to include your name and phone number. Deadline is June 25th. Winners in next newsletter. �4 LOVING ME WORKSHOP OHR is heppy to be able to offer you a workshop called LOVING ME presented by Marilyn Yoder. It will be offerd on four Tuesdays beqinninq oQ~June 28th and continuing ~n July 5~ 12.~ and 19th. The meetinggwill be held at the Central Library downtown from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The fee for the course is $15.00. Marilyn says, "We have all fought the battle to change ourselves--sometimes to conform w~th society and then to have the courage and pride to assert our .own feelings and truth." LOVING ME will give you a tool to make changes. You will create your own re-programming book. And she promises that the book really works. Details and registration form are on page 8. Remember, space is limited so sign up soon. OHR BOWLING The OHR bowling league has just begun. If you are interested ON WEDNESDAY in making friends, getting some exercise, and enjoying the summer, why not bowl with OHR? For information, call Ronnie at 834-9505 or David at 299-3072. Bowling will be on Wednesday evenings at 6~30"p.m. at Sheridan ~Lanes, 31st and Sheridan. And speaking of bowling: The Goodtime Bowling Association will host the ~Paul Bunyan Invitational Tournament in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 2-4, 1983.. Currently over 300 bowlers are expec.ted to participate from cities like Toronto, Atlanta, Dal.las~ Chicago, Detroit, and New York. It is one of several tournaments held in connection with the International Gay Bowling Organization. OHR CAMPOUT JUNE 10-12 OHR’s Campout ’83 will be held from Friday evening, June 10 through Sunday, June 12. The location will be the same as last year--Sequoyah Parkat Ft. Gibson Lake in Area #i. It’s not far--just take Highway 50 just past Wagoner. You can plan tO attend part or all of the weekend’s activities. If you are interested, please call Richard at 747-6524 as soon as possible. STD CLINIC 7/8 The bi-monthly Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) clinic will be held on Friday night, July 8, at the Tulsa Mining Company. The STD clinics are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. With the increased concern about gay health, OHR is happ,y to be able to present these clinics in conjunction with the TulsaCounty Health Department. Take advantage of this chance to protect your health and the health of others. �Have you visited the Different Drummer bookstore yet? It’s NEED SOMETHING INTERESTING located at 2010 East llth St., between Utica and Lewis across from TO READ? Siggi-Grimm Motors. Joyce and Skip have a wide range of items for the ~ay community of Northeastern Oklahoma. Besides a large selection of books for both gay men and women, there are greeting cards, Pride Week t-shirts and buttons, and other gift items with a gay theme. They are open II:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. If you don’t see the book you need, just ask. They’ll be glad to order it for you! Some recent arrivals include: "Meg and Cris at Carnegie Hall," an Oaivia Records lOth anniversary commemorative album; the newly revised edition of the ACLU Handbook The Rights of Gay People; Sudden Death, Rita Mae Brown’s n~w lesbian novel of the world of professional tennis; Death Trick, a gay murder mystery novel by Richard Stevenson; Bob Damron’s Address Book 1984; The Joy of Gay Sex; and many other~. OHR’s The 2nd annual OHR MR. TULSA CONTEST ~ill be held on Sunday MR. TULSA ev.en~ng, July 31, at the Tulsa Homebuilder s Association Building, CONTEST 43rd and Mingo. It will be bigger and better than !ast.year’s. 7/31 Current plans call for admission to be $5.00 for OHR members (AIDS BENEFIT) and $6.00 for nonmembers. There will be special reserved ~i~kets for special "Champagne Tables" that will be sold in. advance for $15~00. If you want one, send your name and check to the OHR address by July 20. The MR. TULSA ~ontestants will compete in the following categories: -1) talent 2) swim suit 3) casual wear 4) "Best Foot Forward" clothing and 5) personal interview. The cash prizes will be announced soon for the MR~ TULSA winner~ To enter,, either the contestant or his sponsor needs to return the attached entry form along with the $25.00 entry fee. For more info on MR. TULSA, please call A1 at 583~7323 or John at 836-7565. THE PROCEEDS FOR THIS EVENT WILL GO TO BENEFIT AIDS RESEARCH! More details will be in the JulyOHR newsletter. NAME -ZIP ADDRESS WORK PHONE (optional) HOME PHONE TALENT SELECTION SPONSOR (optional) (Contestant’s Signature) I am at least 21 years old. SEND TO: C~eck for $25.00 enclosed. MR. TULSA CONTEST, c/o O.H.R., Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. �6 GAY HE.ALTH CONFERENCE Over 600 gay and lesbian healthworkers, are expected to travel to Denver for the Fifth National.Lesbian/Gay Health Conference on June 9 - 12, 1983, It will be held at downtown Denver’s Executive Tower Inn and.will also include the second National Forum on AIDS. Seminars and workshops on all aspects of gay health will be held. Also, participants will get the latest up-do-date information on AIDS. OHR:is going :to send a doctor from the Tulsa Medical Colleqe to represent us at this conference. Information that he receives will de presented to us in a monthly meeting soon. MEDICAL CARE FOR GAYS This is to remind you that you can get the medical help you need from the University of Oklahoma’s Tulsa Medical College, 28th and Sheridan, 838-3464. Dr. Beal and Dr. Jarolim (who presented OHR’s monthly program in March) are happy to work with Tulsa gays. When~you call the school, mention that you were referred through OHR so that you will get a doctor who is aware of th~ spec.ial medical concerns of gay people~ With the increased public attention being given to the AIDS situation, everyone needs to be aware of his/her health. According to Tulsa Medical College, AIDS is present in Tulsa. (However, the most prevalent affliction they have treated recently is venereal wants.) They also have the vaccine for hepatitis. If you have. health-related questions, buy a .Copy of The Advocate’s Guide to Gay Health and call the Tulsa Medical College. MORE INFO ON AIDS Many people are wondering about AIDS and its symptoms. The origin of this Acquired Immuno-deficiency Syndrome is unknown and the incubation, period for i.t to develop may be up to 20 months. However, the most common symptoms are,: * Low grade, persistent fever, night sweats, dry coughs that are not related to a cold or smoking; * Weight loss of more than 10 pounds that is not related to d~eting or increased physical activity; * Extreme fatigue that lasts for weeks; * Swollen lymph, nodes (in the neck, armpits, or groin) which persist and are not explained by other illness; * Creamy-white patches or coating on the tongue; * Persistent .and unexplained diarrhea or bloody stools; �* and the symptoms of Kaposi’s Sarcoma: recently appearing purpl~, blue, or pink spots or hard nodules on top or beneath the skin that do not disappear and cannot be written off as bruises, blood blisters, insect bites, or pimples. Even if you do not have these symptoms, you still may be at risk as the disease takes so long to appear sometimes. AIDS destroys the body’s immune system and leaves it unprotected against disease. So far the death rate has been 86% and seven out of ten AIDS patients are gay men. Gay men are encouraged to reduce the number of different sexual partners you have, have regular physical checkups, exercise regularly, eat right, get proper amounts of rest, and curtail drug use. These common-sense measures have a decidedly important influence on the ability of the immune system to fight infectious disease. For more information, you can call the NGTF Crisisline at 1-800-221-7044. This number is used to report anti-gay violence and for AIDS information. SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT The 3rd annual Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament organized and hosted byOHR will be held over the Labor Day holiday, September 2 - 5, 1983. Currently, plans call for the tournament to be held at Rockwell Park, 1-44 and Memorial. Men’s teams, women’s teams, and mixed teams are being invited and approximately 16 teams are expected. Watch for more details soon. OHR WOMEN’S SOFTBALL The OHR Women’s softball team, "Stray Cats", has the following games scheduled during June: June INFO LINE 8 12 15 19 22 26 29 6:30 8:30 7:30 8:30 6:30 7:30 8:30 Maxwell Park (5121 E. Newton--between Archer Yale and Sheridan off Pine) ~laxwell Park To reach the OHR Gay Information Line, dial 749-GAYS. Phone counselors available Thursday and Friday nights 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays 8:30p~ to 12:30 am. At other times, a taped message is played. If you move, please send OHR your new address. �LOVING ME CAN CHANGE YOU! Loving is the process of allowing ourselves to be at peace in someone’s company. Are you at peace in your own company? Do you depend on someone or something for your happiness? Can you look at your total physical and emotional self with real love?~ Have you accepted society’s idea of what you should be? LOVING ME is designed for anyone whose self-image needs a boost anyone who may be suffering from the sin of not conforming to society’s role model of the successful and happy person. LOVING ME will show you how to turn your life 180° around -- to.like yourself Ri~bt Now. LOVING ME also gives Something To Do to consciously begin to change your life -- to get in touch with your true self -- and express it! It is a practical, step-by-step guide to creating within you a recognition of your own worth and lovableness -- HERE AND NOW. You will design your own specialized workbook and tapes, and learn practical meditation techniques. Send your registration form and check to: LOVING ME c/o OHR Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 Please enroll me in LOVING ME to be July S, 12, and 19th. I enclose $15.00 tuition Marilyn Yoder, facilitator, will share how the LOVING ME concept came to be, and the exciting changes which have happened in her life, and in the lives of those whom she has taught. Marilyn is a-professional actress, director, singer and artist -- and classroom teacher. She brings a vitality and enthusiasm to LOVING ME which i.s contagious. taught Tuesdays, June NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE: Home Work 28, � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/170a7e1cf3d56c14d69470e218d61910.pdf 528f6de2354f2ebc4394f37670fb471b PDF Text Text July, 1983 Vol. 3, No. 7 TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 GAY PRESS ASSOCIATION JULY MEETING 7/11 The monthly business meeting and program for OHR will be held on Monday evening, July ii, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank Auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. The program for July will be presented by Dr. Jeffrey Beal from the Tulsa Medical College and will focus on AIDS (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome). OHR sent Dr. Beal to the Fifth National Lesbian/Gay Health Conference in Denver June 9 12. Included in the conference was the second National Forum on AIDS. Dr. Beal, who presenteda program on gay health to OHR in March, will give us an update on AIDS. He will talk about the current theories regarding the cause of AIDS and the suspected modes of transmission. Also~ we’ll discuss the-development of an AIDS network that would educat~ the Tulsa community’ on AIDS and provide a hospice care program for AIDS victims. Dr. Beal will also discuss our local problem with hepatitis. AIDS is an important, frightening problem that needs to be faced. AIDS has struck the larger gay communities in this country. It is vital that we learn about AIDS for our own protection and that we begin to plan now for the possibility of an AIDS epidemic in Tulsa. Please plan to attend this meeting on Monday, July 11, at 7:00 p.m. And bring a friend. OHR meetings are open to both members and nonmembers alike. For more information on AIDS, please see the July 4 issues of TIME (p. 56) and NEWSWEEK (p. 20). Both magazines discuss AIDS and its devastating effect on gay communities in New York and San Francisco. Also, TIME’s cover story deals with the efforts of researchers to find a cause and cure for AIDS. Locate copies of these magazines and read the articles. For further service to gay Tulsans, OHR is preparing a brochure on AIDS that will be available at the July llth meeting. STD CLINIC 7/8 The bi-monthly Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Clinic, sponsored ~y OHR~nd the Tulsa City-County Health Department, w111 be held on~-:~rlday nlght, July 8th, from 11:00 p.m. to I:00 a.m. ~ N ~ ’~NT~,AL. a Minin~ompany, and Wheelin~i. Please take~Ith advantage of it. This clinic is FREE and INVOLVEMENT ’83 I �OHR BIRTHDAY PARTY 7/16 OH.R will be three years oldin July! To mark this event, the Membership Committee has planned a birthday party for Saturday evening, July 16th, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. Mark this on your calendar now. The committee plans to provide free watermelon and to have beer and pop for sale. You are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner. The pool will be available for two hours for swimming and there will be lawn games such as volleyball, croquet, and softball. This celebration is for OHR members. However, each OHR member may invite up to two guests each. Fordetails and the location, OHR members should find a flyer enclosed with this newsletter. OHR’s MR. TULSA CONTEST 8/5 OHR’s 2nd annual MR. TULSA CONTEST will be held on Friday evening, August 5 (not July 31) at the Tulsa Homebuilder’s Association Building, 43rd and Mingo beginning at 8:00 p.m. Admission will be $5.00 for OHR members and $6.00 for nonmembers. Special up-front "Champagne Tables" will be available for $10.00 per person~. The tables will seat 8 and there are a limited number.of tables available. Deadline for reservations: July 22. Special entertainment is being planned in addition to the contestants’ presentations. And negotiations are underway to bring in a special guest. The MR. TULSA contestants will compete in 1) talent 2)swim suit 3) casual wear 4) "Best Foot Forward" clothing and 5) a personal interview. The cash prizes are $200 for the winner and $i00 for 1st runner-up and $50 for 2nd runner-up! To enter, the contestant (or his sponsor, if he has one) needs to return the form below along with the $25.00 entry fee by July 22nd. For more info, call Al at 583-7323 or John at 836-7565. And remember--part of the proceeds for this event will go to benefit AIDS research. See you August 5th! Check one: I wish to ( ) enter MR. TULSA CONTEST or ( ) reserve a "Champagne Table." NAME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE SPONSOR (OPTIONAL) ( )I am at least 21 years old. Contestant"s signature If you are making a ’.’Champagne Table" reservation, please enclose $10.00 for each person. Mail to OHR P.O. Box 52829, Tulsa 74152. Deadline is July 22 to enter contest or to reserve a table. �GAY PRIDE WEEK The 2nd annual Gay Pride Week was a success. Events were held at various locations around town (see calendar in last issue). OHR was very pleased when approximately 200 people turned out to hear Leonard Matlovich speak at All Souls Unitarian Church on Monday, June 20. A great speaker, Matlovich had much to say to Tulsa gays. A lively question and answer period followed his presentation. OHR’s reception for Leonard Matlovich at the home of Sol Smith was attended by around 75 OHR members. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a beautiful view of the Tulsa skyline provided a pleasant time for all who were there. OHR thanks Sol for his generous hospitality! Did you notice the Tulsa Message Center at 31st and Yale this past week? "Celebrate Gay Pride Week, June 17 - 26" flashed up there from Monday through Friday. Thanks to all who contributed to make this possible. And approximately 300 people attended the Pride Week ~cnic at Mohawk Park on Saturday. Food, games, and friends helped re-enforce this year’s theme, "Pride in Unity." Thanks to Norman and his OHR committee for their successful work. SPEAKERS’ BUREAU OHR is attempting to form a Speakers’ Bureau so we will have a resource when groups need someone to speak to them. There are all kinds of misconceptions and prejudices against gays; this is one way to demystify homosexuality. The current AIDS crisis is beginning to cause straights to treat many gays like lepers and to fear gays even more. We cannot afford to let homophobia go unchecked. Shelley Withers has agreed to conduct a traininq workshop for anyone who would like to be a part of the Speakers’ Bureau-or for anyone who just want to be more informed when faced with homophobic people. Shelley is a marvelous resource person and trainer. She works with domestic violence in Tulsa and is occasionally a children’s advocate in court. She also works with battered gay people. Shelley has spoken to groups across the state on homophobia. She has a wealth of material to share with workshop participants. Please be at the July 11th meeting and let Shelley know if you would like to be a part of this community outreach. DIFFERENT DRUMMER BOOKSTORE The Different Drummer bookstore is located at 2010 East 11th St., across from Siggi-Grimm Motors. It’s Open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. You can find gay greeting cards, buttons, movie posters, and numerous books for gays. They can order books for you that are not in stock. Some recent arrivals include: Gay Men’s Health--A Guide to the AID Syndrome and other STD’s; Gay/Lesbian Almanac, a fascinating book that traces historical documents relating to gays, social attitudes throughout history, etc.; China House, a new gay gothic romance full of adventure; Coming to Power, �4 a controversial new book about lesbian S&M; Dreamlovers, the story about Pete Fisher’s sexual fantasies (which always involve Captain Kirk from "Star Trek"); and the ever~popular trilogy of eroticism Meat, Flesh, and Sex. This year Alice Walker became the first black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Her book, The Color Purple, is now out in paperback and is available at Different Drummer. This book is a powerful, moving story about a young black woman’s difficult life in the South during the 30’s. The series of letters she writes eventually center around a lesbian relationship. It’s worth your time to read it. NEW GAY NEWSPAPER Have you read a copy of the new GAYZETTE? Published in Tulsa, it serves a six-state area and carries a lot of national gay news as well as local information. This new tabloid is much like the Advocate and has 32 pages. It’s available at the Different Drummer and other gay places around town. The first issue is free. Get one. HELPLINE The Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa would like to remindyou that its HELPLINE is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just dial 583-HELP for information, referrals, and crisis counseling for social, health, welfare, and other emergencies..The next time you need information or services for a problem, call 583-HELP. CABLE HEALTH NETWORK Have you watched Human Sexuality or Crisis Counselor on your cable t.v. health channel? Both of these programs are very informative and have treated occasional gay topics very fairly.. NEW OFFICERS ONGOING ACTIVITIES LABOR DAY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Congratulations to Norman, Phil, and Charles for being elected to the OHR Executive Board during the June meeting. There are now seven officers that give of their time and talents to guide OHR. Give them your support. Don’t forget about OHR bowling, OHR Women’s Softball, and OHR Men’s Softball. And you may reach the OHR Gay Information Line by dialing 749-GAYS. The line is staffed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights;at other times you will hear a tape. The annual OHR Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament is off to a great start~ Currently, 10 ~mal.e teams from Houston, Kansas City, Dallas, etc., ~gned up and 5 women’s teams ~on~ is from Boston, Massachusetts!) Look for more details soon. �ESSAY/POETRY CONTEST The OHR essay/poetry contest for Gay Pride Week drew only a few entries. However, there is’a wi:nner who will get his choice of a subscription to the Advocate or Christopher Street magazine. The following poetic essay was submitted by M. Trippard. Congratulations! WHAT BEING GAY MEANS IN TULSA. Sweetwater Station. Upstairs, in the rear. Meadow Gold sign. Western and leather. Cherry Street Bakery. Different Drummer. Another World. Coors on tap. The night the lights went out at Zippers. Madam. Lacostes. Trick sheets. PacMan wrist. Club cards. Tulsa’s finest, usually only a half block from Tim’s. Tokens. Bloodys and screws. How beige. Stormy Weather. Black and White. Omega. Riverside. Husband hunting. Mr. Tulsa. Last call on Susa~ Miller. Gloria. Bad drag. Smokey clothes. Water rationing and no air conditioner in the damn discos. T.T.F.P.S. ChaCha. 8th and Boulder. OHR. Gay AA~ MCC. ORUGAA. Beer busts. Faggots. Eartha. Amyl. Baker’s, Jerry’s, Helmut’s. Blueboys. Miners. Outlaws. Takes you home and rearranges your furniture. Their husband’s legs. Honestly, dear, it’s only a cold sore. oral Roberts. Flaming faggots. Kamikaze. Coconut Amaretto. Orgasms. Pearl divers. Blowout. I thought they said beer bar. GaySkates. Dorothy. John’s eyes. Ken’s moustache. Michael’s tits. Ricky’s chest. Steve’s tan. Robert’s pecs, lats, delts. David’s washboard. Bob’s box. Gene’s dildos. Patty’s dresses. Flipping for top. $400 tab at Sanger Harris. Makeup mirror with setting for last call. The morning after a night at the tubs. Girlfriend. Hickeys. Rugburns. Sore tits. Getting a VD test in a bar. 665-1885. Tricks. Oklahoma Homebuilder’s Association. Manion Park. 749-GAYS. Celebrate Gay Pride Week. Unity. PLEASE JOIN OHR If you continue to receive the monthly newsletter and have never joined OHR or made a tax-deductible donation, why not do it today? Or if your membership has expired, why not renew? Remarkable progress has been made during the past three years, but apathy and no money can undo all this. Remember, the membership list is strictly CONFIDENTIAL. And it’s only $12.00 per year~ Return this form to: OHR, P. O. Box 52729, Tulsa, OK 74152. NAME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE ( ) Enclosed is my $12.00 membership fee. ( ) Enclosed is a contribution of $ to be ( ) I wish to make a pledge of $ paid ( ) monthly ( ) quarterly ( ) yearly. ( ) I am at least 18 years old. ( ) I am already a member but I have a new address. �� https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7555ef75af9f57903a4df252953da56e.pdf e1507c0d5d06eabda964adbd55da4119 PDF Text Text AUGUST, 1983 Vol. 3, No. 8 TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FO,’~ HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 AUGUST MEETING 8/8 The monthly business meeting and program for OHR will be held on Monday evening, August 8,at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank Auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. The program for August will be a showing of a Donahue program that aired last October. On this show, Virginia Apuzzo of the National Gay Task Force debated Rev. Jerry Falwell, leader of the "Moral Majority." This program is a lively, interesting discussion between these two aggressive, hard-hitting leaders. If you haven’t seen the show, make plans to attend the August 8th meeting. And bring a friend or two. DRAIN THE POOL? The 3rd birthday celebration of OHR illustrates the growing need for more public education on AIDS and on gays in general. The over-reaction by the Park Department is just an example of the public’s misinformation on AIDS, its transmission, and on gays. The resulting publicity has appeared in other newspapers across the nation. The OHR Executive Board responded by writing a letter to the newspapers on July 22nd, but as of this writing the letter hasn’t appeared in either the World or the Tribune. OHR MEMBER YULIbY Up to this time, an OHR membership expired exactly one year from the month you paid your annual $12.00 dues. However, with around 250 paid members, this has becume quite a headache for the Executive Board to keep track of. Each month some members have to be mailed a reminder that their membership has expired, some renew, some don’t, new people join, etc. This bookkeeping problem has prompted the officers to initiate a change in policy. Beginning this July, all memberships will be effective from July to July. So, if you need to renew in August, you need only pay $11.00 at this time. Your membership will then be renewable next July--and then you can pay your yearly $12.00 dues. If you renew this September, you will simply pay $10.00 and you will then renew next July, and so on. This new policy will make the membership easier to keep track of and also next July the Board will have a better idea of how much money they can expect for budgetary purposes. So, if your membership has expired--PLEASE RENEVJ. If you have never joined, why not? It’s still the same low amount. Just send in �your check (and contribution if you want to help out even more) to OHR, P.O. BOX 52729, TULSA, OK 74152. INFO LINE CHANGE A new format! volunteers needed! New training for volunteers! Additional New info number in September! The OHR information line, our important outreach to the community, is being overhauled to provide additional services. It is anticipated that the line will be relocated and an additional line installed. 749-GAYS has been an enormous success for OHR. Volunteers have contributed countless hours of their time in staffing the line. And a great many people have been helped through this project. But even better things can be accomplished. A new location will allow us to expand the hours of the gay information line. And with more information and more training, OHR volunteers can engage in active listening and crisis counseling. To do this we need many more volunteers. Current volunteers and new persons interested in helping others should reserve the entire weekend of September 10-11 for special intensive tralnlng. An out-of-town person will be here to help us. Please sign up at the August meeting for training. If you can’t attend the August meeting, please return the form below to OHR. If you have questions, please call Dennis at 743-4354 or Steve at 836-6747. WE NEED YOUR HELP! GAY AA MEETINGS A gay Alcoholics Anonymous group is currently meeting every Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Communi Church (MCC) at 1623 N. Maplewood (near Pine and Sheridan). if.you need help with any alcohol-related problems, PLEASE contact this group. and let them help. Or encourage a friend to attend. At the same time, an AI-Anon group meets at MCC. AI-Anon is for friends, family, parents, lovers, etc., of alcoholics who need help in coping with their alcoholic loved one. Feel free to join them if you need to. Tell others about it, too. OHR, P.O. BOX 52729, TULSA, OK NAME 74152 Re: OHR Gay Information Line ( ) I am currently an information line volunteer. the September 10-11 session. ( ) I wish to be added to the list of info line volunteers. attend the September I0-Ii session. ADDRESS I can/cannot attend I can/cannot PHONE �AIDS FORUM OHR and Tulsa Medical College conducted an AIDS Forum on Wednesday evening, July 27, at the Tulsa Medical College, 29th and Sheridan. There was a good turnout and Dr. Roger Enlow, an authority on AIDS, made an informative talk. NEW AIDS BROCHURE If you need additional information on AIDS, OHR has just the thingfor you. Two members have compiled a brochure entitled THE AIDS CRISIS: IS YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE? You may get a copy ~ of this brochure at the August 8th meeting, at Different Drummer bookstore, or various bars. It’s informative and helpful. JULY MEETING **SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Approximately 175 people attended the monthly OHR meeting on July ii when Dr. Jeffrey Beal discussed the National Gay and Lesbian Health Conference he attendedin Denver. OHR thanks him for an informative program. On September 2, 3, and 4, Tulsa will have numerous visitors from all over the country! The annual Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament will again be sponsored by OHR. Place Current plans call for the tournament to be held at Newblock Park, just west of the downtown area (about 1700 Charles Page Boulevard). If this changes, you’ll be informed. Women This year there will be two distinct divisions: men and women. Women’s teams currently include: OHR’s Stray Cats plus teams from Stillwater, Oklahoma City, and Boston. And probably teams from Dallas, Houston, and more from Tulsa will participate. Men The men’s division includes OHR’s Blueboys, plus Tulsa Mining Company’s Miners, Tracy’s Angels, Tim’s Outlaws, Norman 69’ers, and teams from Dallas, Houston, Topeka, Kansas City, plus anticipated teams from San Diego, San Francisco, and Boston. Games/ Reception Games begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4. On Friday evening, September 2nd, there will be a reception at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Camelot Inn for OHR members to meet the visiting players. Please make plans to attend and give everyone a friendly Oklahoma welcome~ The teams will be staying at the Camelot Inn. Picnic/ On Sunday evening, there will be a picnic and the awards ceremony. Awards/ PLUS, the Southwest Invitational CHEERLEADER CHAMPIONSHIPS! Be there! Cheerleaders If you would like to work at the tournament, please call Dean Dugan at 446-1881 to volunteer. He could use your help. Special events at the bars’will be announced later. PLEASE NOTE: WHEN YOU MOVE, WE NEED YOUR NEW ADDRESS. NEWSLETTERS ARE MAILED AT BULK RATES. CONSEQUENTLY, THEY ARE NOT FORWARDED TO YOU. �4 DI FFERENT DRUMMER Don’t forget to visit Tulsa’s gay bookstore, Different Drummer. It’s located at 2010 East llth St., across from Siggi-Grimm Motors. It’s open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There’s a brand new shipment of greeting cards and t-shirts as well as new books of gay fiction and nonfiction. It’s time to get a few books for summer reading and relaxation. A few of the new recent arrivals include the Gayellow Pa~es (1984 edition); The Journey .by Anne Cameron is a heartwarming lesbian historical novel in the tradition of "Patience and Sarah." Two young pioneer women cross the Canadian wilderness to make a new life together; Hot Under the Collar by Rev. Jon DiMaria-Kuiper. He’s a courageous MCC minister who describes his "coming out" and his confrontations with the church; The Joyful Blue Book of Gracious Gay Etiquette by Don Curzon is "a compendium of the best advice...and standards of good manners and agreeable social behavior for gays." Plus there’s Below the Belt and Other Stories by well-known gay author Phil Andros. There are many more gay books that are worthy of your attention. Drop by. MEDIA COMMITTEE The Manion Park pool draining has pointed up a need for OHR to organize a media committee to help present the gay community in the proper light to the public. This can be done by news releases, letters to the editor, public service announcements, press conferences, monitoring the press and tv/radio stations, etc. OHR needs your help to improve community understanding and better relations. Brian Mumey will be organizing this group. Please give your name to Mike at the August 8th meeting. MR, TULSA 8/5 OHR’s MR. TULSA CONTEST is this coming FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th: Please make plans to attend. It will be at the Homebuilder’s Association Building, 43rd and MinQo. Doors open at 8 O0 p.m. and the show begins at 9:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for OHR members and $6.00 for nonmembers. There are still some champagne tables available--$10.O0 per person. If you wish to have one, call Mike at 744-6252 or John 836-7565. First place winner will receive $300 IN CASH! 2nd place winner will rec6ve $I00 IN CASH, and 3rd place receives a nice trophy. Don’t miss the special entertainment, guest stars, contestants, and general fun of the OHR MR. TULSA CONTEST~ Friday, August 5, 9:00 p.m. Also, music will be provided by a gay band. Come join the fun! � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8883f27426487cd33acb852b9e447ff7.pdf bf2137cc92e78837f121d651d538d081 PDF Text Text SEPTEMBER, 1983 Vol. 3, No. 9 TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 SEPTEMBER MEETING 9/12 GAY PRESS ASSOCIATION The monthly business meeting and program for OHR will be held on Monday evening, September 12~ at 7:00 p.m. in .the First National Bank Auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. The program will be presented by two OHR members, Brian and Gary. The topic will be Talking Back to the Media and is appropriate in view of all the recent media attention that gays hav~ had in recent months. They will have practical information and suggestions on how to monitor the media in its coverage of gay people and how to help combat the slanted viewpoint that is often used. You will learn how to respond with appropriate letters and postcards whenever you see biased, unobjective reporting on television, radio, and in newspapers. Learn what to look for and how to help change the media’s portrayal of gays. PleaSe plan to attend on September 12 at 7:00 p.m. OHR meetings are free and are open to everyone! OHR RENTS OFFICE SPACE! Great news! OHR now has an office! With the constantly ¯increasing growth of OHR membership and activities, there has been a need for a centralized place for files, equipment, the library, the info line, etc. Thanks to the persistent efforts of several past and current officers, two adjoinin9 offices have been rented at a South Main Street location. The information line has been moved to our new office and the library is being set up there. Some office furniture has been donated by generous members. Best of all, several OHR members and friends have been extremely charitable and have donated money to pay for the first few months’rent. The OHR Board thanks those important, generous friends. Two new numbers If you have any office equipment or furniture that you can donate or if you can possibly make a much-needed pledge toward. the rent, please contact an OHR officer. Any amount of money will be appreciated--and is needed. The new info line number is 587-GAYS; the new OHR office number is 592-5086. In the near future, invitations will be sent to all members of OHR for an open house/reception for the new offices. Plan on attending! INVOLVEMENT I J �SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT STARTS ON FRIDAY, 9/2 The third annual TULSA OHR SOUTHWEST INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT will be held this Labor Day weekend, September 2 - 4. Ten men’s teams and six women’s teams will be participating in the tournament and they’re coming from Boston, Houston, Dallas:~ Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Oklahoma City, Norman, Stillwater, and Tulsa. Recepti on The teamsare staying at the Sheraton Inn-SKyline East, just off Sheridan on the Skelly Expressway. On Friday evenlng at 7:00 p.m. there will be an orientation for the arriving teams. Also, there will be a hospitality room and reception for team members and for OHR members and friends. Everyone is welcome to come out and to meet these visitors to Tulsa. Games and Location On Saturday morning, the tournament will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Forsche and New Block fields. These are located west of downtown in the 1700 block of Charles Page Boulevard. Dance After the Saturday games, there will be a dance at the Sheraton Inn on Saturday night from 7:00 to I0:00 p.m. The Retrospect Band will be playing and tickets are $2.00 per person. The dance is open to everyone. Picnic The softball games will conclude on Sunday, September 4th, around 5:30 p.m. Immediately afterward everyone is invited to a picnic at the New Block field. Food will be served at a cost of $3.00 per person. At this time there will be a cheerleading competition for the attending squads. Car shuttle The Tournament Co~ittee is still looking for volunteers who will help with the transportation. A car shuttle will operate between the Sheraton Inn and the playing fields. Please help. Call Chris or Dean at 446-1881 or Tina at 582-3313 as soon as possible if you can help. Please plan to attend the tournament activities. A tremendous amount of work has gone into this project and teams are coming from nine other cities. We need to have a big Tulsa crowd at the reception, the dance, the games, and the picnic. Show your support and welcome everyone in TULSA STYLE! MR. TULSA CONTEST Congratulations to everyone who helped with the 2nd annual OHR MR. TULSA contest held on August 5th at the Tulsa Homebuilder’s Association Building. Approximately 300 people attended the show and saw excellent candidates vie.for the title. Also, the Retrospect Band played and entertainment was provided by Miss Gay Tulsa and Miss Gay America 1983 who came here from Kentucky. Thanks to the contestants, the organizers John and AI, the refreshment committee headed by Rodney, and everyone who worked to make it such a great show. We look forward to the 3rd annual contest next year! �GAY INFO LINE HAS NEW NUMBER 587-GAYS INFO LINE WORKSHOP TO BE HELD For information ~bout gay activities, you should dial 587-GAYS. This ~astweek the OH Gay Information Line was moved to the new OHR office. Expanded bourB and additional services will make the info line an even greater resource for Tulsa’s gay community. One of the ways to make your life more rewarding is to volunteer a little of your time to help other people. You can help the gay community you are a part of by volunteering a little of your time to the OHR GAY INFORMATION LINE. With the expanded services and the additional line, more volunteers are needed. If you would like to help staff the line--it only requires a few hours each month of your time--please call Dennis at 743-4354 or Steve at 836-6747 right now. OHR can use your help. To help info line volunteers perform the best services possible, OHR is sponsoring an intensive TRAINING WORKSHOP on September 9 - 11. A representative from the gay switchboard of Houston will conduct the training sessions where volunteers will be taught how to listen, answer questions, and respond to situations requiring crisis intervention and counseling. Role playing and other fun group activities will be a part of the workshop. Activities will begin with dinner and get-acquainted activities on Friday evening, September 9, at 7:00 p.m. The session on Saturday will be from 10:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sunday’s session is from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. Please slgn up and do your part! "PARENTS OF .GAYS" TO ORGANIZE IN TULSA At last a support group for confused, hurt, bewildered parents who have learned of their child’s homosexuality and don’t know anyone they can talk to about this. Quite often a parent says, "If I only knew another mother or father who has a gay child." Now there will be a group who can help. PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF GAYS is a national organization with chapters in many U.S. cities. After a recent article appeared in a "Dear Abby" column, the main chapter in Washington, D.C., received over a dozen letters from this area seeking information and help. PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF GAYS has a kit available for parents that includes several informative brochures and a suggested reading list for parents. Also, each local chapter has ~egular meetings and maintains a telephone number with a sympathetic listener that distraught parents can call. An organizational meeting is being held on Wednesday, August 24, to lay groundwork for a local chapter. If you are interested in helping this important group, if you have a parent who would like to help Out, or if you know of a parent who needs this group’s help, please contact an OHR officer. More information will be announced at the regular OHR meeting on September 12th. �NEW BROCHURE AIDS BROCHURE A new membership brochure has been written and is currently being printed. If you would like to have one to give to a friend, the new brochures should be available at the September 12th meeting. The OHR brochure on the current AIDS crisis has attracted lots of interest. The Dean of the Tulsa-O.U. Medical College has mailed a copy of the brochure to all the area physicians on their mailing list. The letter that accompanies the brochure informs them of the presence of OHR in the community and makes them aware of our concern about.AIDS. Also, the letter asks if physicians who are sensitive to gay health issues and are knowledgeable about Sexually Transmitted Diseases would like to be included on the OHR medical referral list. Gradually, OHR and its dedicated workers are having more and more positive influences on Tulsa and its gay community~ GARAGE SALE DOES WELL The OHR garage sale was held on Saturday, August 20th, on the parking lot at 38th and Peoria. Thanks to all who helped work and to everyone who donated articles. It was very successful and a profit of $481 was made! HERPES The following article on HERPES was written for this newsletter by Dr. Jeff Beal of the University of Oklahoma Tulsa Medical College: Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a worldwide infection requiring person to person contact for its spread. No accurate statistics are known for the number of cases as physicians are not required to report Herpes. CDC statistics, show an 11.8% increase from 1973 (838,000 cases) to 1979 (937,000 cases). Two types of HSV infect humans. HSV Type I (cold sore) requires contact with the oral lesion to infect another person and first appears in childhood. Recurrences of the lesions are possibly triggered by sunlight, fever, menstruation, and emotional stress. HSV Type II (genital herpes) first occurs after puberty and is spread through contact with infected genitalia. The lesion first appears as a blister on a red base which breaks in 2-3 days leaving a painful ulcer with a gray-white film. These occur on the penis, buttock, rectum, throat, vulva, vagina, and cervix. Recurrent infections occur in the same area with the same appearance, but they are usually gone in 7 - 10 days. Once infected, there is no known cure. The diagnosis is made by the history and appearance of.the lesions. Treatment is aimed at controlling pain. New anti-herpes prescriptions do not prevent herpes recurrence, but may shorten the course of the infection by a few days. �Commonly,. it is thought that two people who both have genital herpes cannot harm each other by having sex. This is not necessarily true as there are many different strains of HSV Type II. The female with herpes should have yearly pap smears as the lesions may induce cervical cancer. Finally, prevention of herpes rests upon avoiding contact with the herpes lesions. PLEASE NOTE: On July 1, the OHR membership guidelines underwent a change. OHR membership runs from July to July. Still a bargain! Now, an If you are a paid OHR member, please check your address label. Your expiration date should be printed there (i.e., 01-01-84). If your membership expires in September 1983, for example, you have two options: (1) Pay $10.00 for September through June 1984 (ten months). Then you will renew on July 1. (2) Pay $22.00 from this September through June 1985. Having all membership~renew at the. same time each July will make the paperwork much easier. Thanks for your cooperation. And please renew. If you are not a member, PLEASE JOIN. It takes money to print newsletters! WATERCOLOR LESSONS OHR member Ken Johnston will be teaching Anyone Can Watercolor beginning September 20 through October 18. The flier on the reverse of thi:s page will explain the details. Ken says the class will meet in the clubroom of the Lewiston Apartments, 53rd and S. Lewis. Materials will not be needed until after the first session has met a~d will cost around $25.00. Ken also notes that when you register, it is permissible to pay $25.00 then and pay the ~alance when the class begins. The class is limited so register today! Ken is the author of threebooks on watercolor and conducts classes across the United States. For further info, his number is 749-8193. LEARN TO BELLYDANCE OHR has received an offer from ELONA! to teach belly danci~ng to us. She says, "It’s a little bit of fantasy, bit of history, some music, good exercise, and a lot of FUN!" She is also a Certified Color Consultant and can make up personal color charts. If you are interested in participating in a group to learn Middle Eastern Belly Dancing, please sign up at the -OHR meeting on September 12th. MISS GAY AMERICA PAGEANT Oklahoma is hosting a major gay function this September. Oklahoma City will be the site of the MISS GAY ~AMERICA PAGEANT on September 15, 16, and 18. The preliminary rounds will be Thursday and Friday nights at the Free Spirit, 3125 Classen Blvd., at 9:00 p.m. Cost is $8.00. The finals will be at the Great Hall of the Myriad Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City on Sunday night, September 18th, at 9:00 p.m. Cost is $25.00, including drinks. MR. GAY AMERICA The official MR. GAY AMERICA PAGEANT will be held October 8 - 10 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Be sure to read the August 8th issue of NEWSWEEK. The cover story is GAY AMERICA. It’s a very long, very informative article not to be missed. �CAN Ken Johnston BEGINNER’S S-WEEK COURSE DATES T U E S D A Y 6:.00 S E P TE M B E R 20 9:O0 PM OCTOBER 18 TUITION $55 ~xcLt~ng at~os~her~ of ~n one Can Wat~rcodor c~ss! F 0 R FIVE-WEEK COURSE ArW,- NAME: ENROLLMENT ADDRESS: £c~ r~gL~b~Lon ~ a~vL~L, as c~ass s~z~ ~s PHONE: Maid gout form ~ ch~c~ HOME: PRE~I.OUS WATERCOLOR EXPERIENCE? g~S! ANYONE CAN WATERCOLOR c/o OHR P.O. Box 52729 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152 WORK: PRIOR CLASS WITH KEN? I WA.N7 70 P/2£-R£~IZ7ER FOR KEN ’S CLASS I ~CLOS£ ~55 7UI7ION. 0 I ~.NN07 A7~END SF_~INf/R N~I S~, ~7 WISH 70 ~ � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/59dafaea782be3963f29924448515699.pdf a7ba8b716d4fb54c820ddf88505280ab PDF Text Text OCTOBER, 1983 Vol. 3, No. 10 I I TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 The monthlybusiness meeting and program for OHR will be held on Monday eveninq, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank Auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. The meeting is bei~ng, held the first Monday of the month instead of the usual second Monday because the bank will be closed on Monday, October 10, for the observance of Columbus Day. The. program will be on AIDS, the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome that’s affecting gay people in many parts of the country. OHR has had programs on this subject before and also printed a brochure The AIDS Crisis. The October program will be a video presentation of the recent Phil Donahue Show’s discussion of AIDS. The show features two AIDS victims (one was recently on the cover of Newsweek) plus medical authorities involved with AIDS research. Learn more about this devastating problem. The presentation will follow the regular business session. And Dr. Jeff Beal of the University of Oklahoma’s Tulsa Medical College will also be there to answer questions. OHR meetings are free and open to everyone. Come join us and bring a friend on Monday, October 3, at 7:00 pom. GAY INFO LINE IS EXPANDING A remarkable, productive workshop for the OHR Gay Information Line staff was held September 9 o 11. OHR brought an excellent facilitator from Houston to conduct the training for approximately thirty volunteers. The thirty hours of instruction were held on Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday. Much praise goes to Steve and Dennis for arranging the training. The participants learned from lectures, discussion, and role playing so that they might be more effective with counseling and crisis intervention. OHR’s info line is now located in the new OHR office and has two numbers: 587-GAYS for the taped message and 592-5086 to speak to a staff member. Steve and Dennis have announced plans for the info line to be staffed seven nights a week beginning on Saturday, October I0. The line will be open Sunday ’through 10:00 p.m.forandvolunteers on Fridayand will Saturday be mailed from soon. Thursday from 8:OO tAo schedule 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. So that volunteers may become more familiar with the facility and its resources, orientation sessions will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday~ and Thursday October,4~ 5~ and 6 and on Sunday: October �2 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. All info line volunteers should make plans to attend one of these orientation sessions. SOFTBALL. TOURNAMENT Another successful Southwest Invitational Softball Tournament was held over the Labor Day weekend at New Block Park.~ Five women’s teams and 10 men’s teams participated. The women’s winner was the 1270’s from Boston and the men’s winner was Cabaret from Kansas City (for the second year in a row). The games, the reception/dance at the Sheraton Inn, the picnic, and the camaraderie were all excellent. And the Mining Company cheerleaders won the cheerleading competition! Much thanks goes to Dean, Chris, and Tina for chairing the event and for working so diligently. Thanks tothe OHR officers for hard work and guidance, to Gary S. for designing the program cover and tshirts, to Brian M. and Brian W. for concessions, to Laura, Kelli, John F., and many others who gave hours of their time. Good-looking Southwest Invitational t.-shirts are still available for sale. Purchase one at the October 3rd meeting! BOWLING LEAGUE FORMING A fall bowling league is being formed! A number of people have indicated interest in bowling this fall and Steve is forming a league. The teams will be mixed--male and female--and bowling will be at the Sheridan Lanes, 31st and Sheridan. The first session will be this Friday night, October 7th, at 8:45 p.m. The number of participants is limited as the new computerized lanes have already been reserved. If you would like to be a part of this fun activit%, please call Steve at 836-6747 right now~ time. JOIN AND SUPPORT O.H.R. This is a great way to make some new friends and have a good Call Steve now. This past week copies of the new OHR membership brochure and a letterwere sent to everyone on the OHR mailing list who is not a paid member. We hope you take the time to look over the new brochure, read the letter, and then join. It doesn’t take much money--and themembership list is strictly CONFIDENTIAL. But it will help defray the expense of printing and mailing your newsletter. And think about sending in a contribution, too. Anything over the membership fee is. tax deductible and the many ongoing OHR activities call for constant, dependable financing from concerned gay people. We’re counting on your support! And if you’re a member who’s membership has expired, please renew. Do it today. �A picnic in honor of everyone who participated in an OHR sport ALL-SPORTS PICNIC will be held on Sunday afternoon, October 16th, at 4:00 p.m. at Mohawk Park. Everyone who has participated in OHR softball, bowling, 10/16 and volleyball is invited to attend. Free food and beer will be furnished and trophies will be given out! More information will be available at the October 3rd OHR meeting and details and directions will be mailed to everyone involved. Make plans now for October 16th. NEW OFFICERS It’s time to begin thinking about new officers for 1984. A nominating committee will soon be appointed by the President to begin looking for qualified, willing OHR members to serve on the board next year. It’s a lot of work, but it’s also a very important, rewarding job. If you have an interest in serving on the nominating committee--or in being a 1984 officer, please let Mike know soon. AEROBICS CLASS Plans are being made for another OHR aerobics Class to begin this fall. Last spring two different sessions were held at Henthorne Recreation Center and were well attended. Interest has been expressed by several people to have another class and plans are being made. Look for more information soon! It’s fun and healthful! ART CLASS The beginner’s 5-week class in watercoloring has begun. Ken Johnston thanks all who signed up. If there is interest in another class later on this fall or winter, he’ll be glad to set one up. BELLY DANCING CLASS? Elona attended the September 12th OHR meeting and discussed the enjoyable aspects of learning to belly dance. She has had requests from gay people before to learn to belly dance, and she is very eager to teach OHR members and friends. If you have an interest in learning, please speak to Mike at the October 3rd meeting. CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES Committees will soon be formed for the annual Christmas Can Fodd Drive and for the membership banquet. If you would like to help a needy family, please volunteer to help organize the Can Food Drive. If you would like to work on the Christmas Banquet to be held on Thursday night, December 15 at Trinity Episcopal Church, please let an officer know. There’s plenty to be done--and it’s not really very far off! AIDS VIGIL The National AIDS Vigil Commission is holding a candlelight vigil on the Mall in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 8, at 5 p.m. It’s to show the government that much needs to be done. �� https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/132c6c48c88e141465a08560e596e89e.pdf e7a67f1bd63f4a5d49dcee8d7195d31b PDF Text Text NOVEMBER, 1983 Vol. 3, No. 11 TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 NOVEMBER MEETING 11/14 The monthly business meeting and program for OHR will be held on Monday evening, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank Auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main.. This month’s program will feature a speaker from the American Civil Liberties Union who will discuss the status of gay rights in Oklahoma and across the U.S. He will also discuss current legislation pending in Oklahoma. John Thompson currently holds the title of Scholar-inResidence at the A.C.L.U. He holds a doctorate from Rutgers University and during his internship with the A.C.L.U. he is researching civil rights and is producing a video tape that will chronologically document human rights in Oklahoma. Come enjoy this interesting speaker and learn what’s going on in the struggle for basic individual freedom. Remember, OHR meetings are free and open to everyone. Come join us and bring a friend on Monday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. GARAGE SALE 11/19 OHR is having a fund raiser. And we need your help~ Please donate any items that you can for the sale. If you have items OHR can sell, please take~them to Brian’s at 4929 E. 26th PI. between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 15th - 18th. If you would like to arrange to .have large items picked up, please call him at 744-0174. The garage sale will be held on Saturday, November 19th. The Executive Committee hopes to see you there! RV?STD? OHR and the Tulsa City-County Health Department are interested in setting up a mobile S.T.D. clinic. A mobile clinic would allow OHR to expand the screenings to a larger part of the gay community. Do you have an RV or a trailer that yoUwould be willing to lend to OHR once a month? The S.T.D. screenings are OHR’s most visible service to the community. Please help. Call Brian at 744-0174. �ELECTIONS 12/12 The membership of OHR will elect officers for 1984 at the general meeting on Monday, December 12. Only currently paid-up members will be able to vote for officers. The Nominating Committee is still seeking members who are willing to run for an office. If you are interested, please let a member of the committee know or contact an officer. The committee plans to present its slate of nominees at the November 14 meeting. Nominations will also be taken from the floor. CHRISTMAS BANQUET 12/15 The annual Christmas Banquet will Trinity Episcopal Church at 6:30 p.m. will be receiving an invitation in the that time, you will know what food you be Thursday, December 15, at If you are a paid-up member, you mail in a couple of weeks. At should bring. The committee is still looking for entertainment for the banquet. If you would like to perform, please call Ray at 744-5233. RETURN BOOKS OHR has a library of interesting, informative books that may be checked out. However, many members have forgotten to return the books. If you have a book, PLEASE bring it with you to the meeting on Nov. 14. CHRISTMAS SERVICE PROJECT The OHR Christmas Service Project Committee and M.C.C. plans to help seven families this year have a merrier holiday. If you can possibly donate canned food, unisex toys, or money, please call Jack at 495-1963 or Jared at 582-3018. You may also drop your donations by Jared’s Carriage Trade (corner of 15th and Trenton) or bring them to OHR on November 14 of December 12. The committee also plans a fund raising project so they can purchase turkeys and other gifts. If you can help or know of a family who could benefit, please call Jack or Rev. Alice Jones at M.C.C. Let’s demonstrate that our community is sensitive to the needs of others in the Tulsa community. AIDS BOOK The AIDS Fact Book by Ken Mayer and Hank Pizer has been called "well written, factual, and unbiased." This much-needed resource has been offered to OHR at a 40% discount by Bantam Books. If you would like one, a copy will be available at the OHR meeting for you to see. HALLOWEEN PARTY OHR’s Halloween fundraiser was successfully held at the Tulsa Mining Company on Sunday, October 30. Thanks to Howard Metz for his great cooperation. DON’T FORGET TO RENEW YOU MEMBERSHIP DUES. Also, if you move, please send OHR your forwarding address. Bulk mail is not forwarded and your name will be removed from the mailing list. CONGRATULATIONS to M.C.C. on its 7th anniversary~ Nov. 6th~ �OCTOBER, 1983 SUPPLEMENT TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 OCTOBER ISSUE DELAYED The editor and the OHR Executive Board are sorry that many people on the newsletter mailing list did not receive the October issue at the usual time. The newsletter was mailed in plenty of time, but the delivery was delayed in the Third Class Bulk Mailing area of the post office. We are sending this supplement to the October issue as several events need to be announced. STD CLINIC TO BE HELD 10/21 The bi-monthly Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic will be held this coming Friday, October 21, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the University of Oklahoma’s Tulsa Medical College, 2815 S. Sheridan. The Health Committee has arranged for the tests to be administered by Tulsa Medical College staff. Also, the committee is interested in seeing if a setting other than a bar will be better received and produce a better response from the gay community. Remember, the STD tests are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. It’ll be easy to find. The clinic will be on the east side of Sheridan at 28th; look for signs directing you. HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES 10/30 OHR’s Halloween Fundraiser will be held on SUNDAY, October 30, at the Tulsa Mining Company, llth and Wheeling. Be sure to come to the OHR COSTUME TEA DANCE from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. It’s only a $2.00 cover charge which then gives you 50¢ Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, and Champagne. Howard Metz has generously agreed to give OHR the proceeds, so please come to the Tea Dance on Sunday, October 30th. 10/29 On the Saturday night before, October 29th, the Tulsa Mining Company will have a HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY with live entertainment and a buffet. We hope you have a great Halloween weekend! GARAGE SALE 11/19 OHR will have a GARAGE SALE on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, at 4929 E. 26th P]. Please go through you closets and your garage and find things to donate. This is an easy fundraiser, and you can help by donating items to sell. If you want to take something over, call Brian at 744-0174. �CHRISTMAS BANQUET 12/15 The fourth annual OHR CHRISTMAS BANQUET has been scheduled for Thursday, evening, December 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Eckel Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church, 5th and Cincinnati. A committee is looking for entertainment and asks that if you would like to perform in some way at the banquet (or would like to suggest someone for them to contact), please call Ray at 744-5233. OFFICER NOMINATIONS A Noninating Committee was elected at the October OHR meeting. This committee has the task of selecting nominees for 1984 OHR officers. If you would like to serve as an officer (or suggest someone), please fill out the form below and either mail it to the post office box or bring it with you to the next meeting on November 14th. TEN EASY WAYS TO KILL AN ORGANIZATION 1. Don’t take part in the organization’s affairs. 2. Don’t attend meetings. If you do, arrive late and leave early. 3. Always sit in the back and never say anything. Wait til you get outside and then find fault with the officers and others. ( ) ( ) 4 Never ask anyone to join. 5 Never offer to help. Say you don’t have time. 6 Never accept an office. It’s easier to criticize than work. 7 Ignore your renewal notice. 8 Better yet, never officially join or contribute money. 9 Always vote to do everything--then go home and do nothing. 10 When othe~willingly give their time to work, complain that "The organization’s run by a clique!" YES, l’m willing to serve as an OHR officer. NO, but l’d like to recommend the person listed below. NAME ADDRESS PHONE WHICH OFFICE? WORK PHONE (optional) O.H .R. Box 52729 Tulsa, OK 74152 � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8130cd8f1b1def7f7774b6181b07910b.pdf d585ef431225b62def2abb77de068a2c PDF Text Text December, 1983 Vol. 3, No. 12 TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 DECEMBER MEETING 12/12 The monthly business meeting and program for OHR will be held on Monday evening, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank Auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. This month’s program will be on Sexual Identity. Dr. Marion Sigurdson (Ph.D in Psychology) and Dr. Raphella Sohier (Ph.D in Comm’unity Health) will speak on gender identification, how sexual orientation develops, and the implications it all has for adults. Some studies will be cited and afterwards they will take questions from the audience. Also, Dr. Jeff Beal will give an AIDS update. Come hear these interesting professionals and learn more about yourself. Remember, OHR meetings are free and open to everyone. See you on Monday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. OFFICER ELECTIONS 12/12 OHR officers for 1984 will be elected at the next general meeting. If you are a paid member, you should be sure to attend so you can vote for next year’s leaders. CH RI STMAS BANQUET 12/15 One of the nicest OHR functions of the year is coming up--the annual OHR Christmas Banquet for membersZ The banquet will be held on Thursday.eveninq, December 15, in Eckel Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church, 5th and Cincinnati. A reception with wine and egg not will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please plan now to attend this festive event. If you would like to help with the preparations in some way, please call Mike (744-6252) or Ray (744-5233) to volunteer. You should have received your invitation in the mail a couple of days ago. The officers wish to remind you that your R.S.V.P. card needs to be returned by Friday, December 9. That will give them the~weekend to buy the turkey, ham, etc. (NOTE: If you haven’t received an invitation yet, please call Mike or Ray. But first check your mailing label to see if perhaps your membership has expired.) So~e good entertainment has been lined up. Plus, the banquet ~s free. However, donations are being encouraged to help pay the expenses of the wine, turkey, etc. So, please return your reply card and make plans to celebrate the Christmas season with your fellow OHR members on December 15th. The 1984 officers will also be installed at this time. �CHRISTMAS SERVICE PROJECT The annual OHR Christmas Service Project has begun. Please be sure to bring your donations of canned food, unisex toys, and/or cash to the December 12th OHR meeting or to the Christmas Banquet on December 15th. If you forget to bring them to the meeting or the banquet, you can call Jack (495-1963) or Jared (582-3018) and they’ll arrange to pick up your donations. This is a worthy, important goal. OHR plans to help seven families have a happier holiday season, but many more families could also use our help. However, OHR needs plenty of donations to do that. Help us help others. Remember, giving feels good. MEDICAL PROGRAM o12/14 On Wednesday evening, December 14, at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Hollinger from the University of Texas will speak at the downtown public library in the Lecture Room on the first floor. Dr. Hollinger will speak on "Hepatitis B, Cytomeglaovirus, and the Gay Community." Sponsored by the Tulsa Medical College, Dr. Hollinger is a noted virologist you may want to hear. GARAGE SALE The OHR Garage Sale held on November 19th was a success. Around $350 was raised. Thanks to Brian and others who helped make it work.. NOW MEETING Two OHR members, Brian Mumey and Kellie Watts, spoke at the November meeting of the National Organization for Women. Their subject was the gay and lesbian movement in Oklahoma. OPEN HOUSE Recently, invitations were mailed to al! paid-up OHR members inviting them to an Open House for the new OHR offices. On Sunday, November 20, approximately 50 people enjoyed refreshments and got a look at the new offices and the information line headquarters. Earlier that day, a brunch was held in honor of the major financial contributors who have helped make the offices possible. The Executive Board wants to thank all those who attended and to express gratitude for everyone who has so generously given money toward the OHR office. Don’t forget to send in your new address if you move. The newsletter is mailed at bulk mailing rates which means that newsletters are NOT forwarded. Instead, your newsletter will be returned and your name will be removed from the mailing list. Also, if your dues have expired, please renew. OHR INFORMATION LINE -- 582-GAYS Thanks. � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/794ad2a6c13bb6357736fad944ad3749.pdf e4f5a4db9fc2c7b8e51b9c0940970226 PDF Text Text TULSA OKLAHOMAN S FOR HUMAN RIGHTS P.O. BOX 52729 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74152 JANUARY MEETING 1/9 JANUARY 1984 Vol. 4, No. 1 The monthly business meeting and program for OHR will be held on Monday evening, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank Auditorium, lower level, 4th and Main. This month’s program will be the program originally scheduled for December and the one described in the December newsletter. Because of a conflict, another program--an AIDS update by Dr. Jeff Beal--was substituted. Dr. Marion Sugurdson, Ph.D. in Psychology, and Dr. Raphella Sohier, Ph.D. in Health Sciences, will present a program dealing with Sexual Identity. This promises to be a program you’.ll want to hear. A question and answer session will follow the presenation. Also, the January meeting will give you a chance to meet the new officers. They will be installed and officially begin their duties. Don’t forget: OHR meetings are free and open to everyone. come join us and bring a friend on Monday, January 9, at 7:00 p.m. STD CLINIC And what did you get for Christmas? 1/20 The bi-monthly Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) clinic will be held on Friday, January 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Tulsa Mining Company, llth and Wheeling. The clinic is free and the results are strictly confidential. Don’t give the gift that keeps on giving! Get checked on January 20. AEROBICS CLASS I/i0 An aerobics class is being offered again--and it begins this month. If you have gobbled up too many calories during this holiday season, make a resolution in 1984 to enroll in the OHR aerobics class. Last October, approximately 20 fellows enrolled in t~e OHR aerobics class and they "worked hard for the moneJro" (Actually it only costs $20 bucks.) But now it’s your chance to join them as a new session is about to begin. The class will meet at Thoreau. Junior High School, 71st and Memorial, The sessions will last six weeks and be on Tuesday and Thursday eveninqs from 8:30 to 9:30 startinq on January lOth. �The class is open to both men and women. You can sign up at the January lOth meeting or call Brian at 744-0174. Hurry as space is limited’. WATERCOLOR CLASS In 1983, OHR offered a chance for you to develop a new hobby-watercolor painting. Several people enjoyed the class taught by OHR member Ken Johnston. Ken, who has written three books on the subject and teaches the course all over the country, will be offering the class to anyone who wants to learn. If you have been intrigued by watercoloring, now is the time to pursue this interest and acquire a new skill. Ken emphasizes that no previous watercolor or free-hand drawing experience is required! Find out more about this beginner’s course at the January lOth meeting. Space is limited so be there to sign up! NEWSPAPER REPORTERS At the December meeting, some discussion was held dealing with inviting some World/Tribunewritersto an OHR meeting so that they may be "sensitized"about gay issues. It comes as no surprise that stereotypes and negative perspectives continue to be presented in Tulsa newspapers. The Executive Board has decided not to have any reporters attend the OHR meeting until February. Guidelines that will be followed--if they do attend-- include no full names, places of employment, or other personal data; no photographs; and no information will be given concerning OHR financial data. If you have other suggestions, please let an officer know. CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT The OHR service project was a great success! Donations of food and toys totalling nearly $I000 were delivered to needy families. Turkeys, hams, canned food, and toys made Christmas brighter for many. Rev. Alice Jones of MCC, the OHR Info Line, the YWCA Displaced Homemakers Program, and Neighbor for Neighbor helped with need family referrals. These included many single-parent families from our own community. The committee prepared and mailed media information sheets to newspapers, radio, and television stations, and to gay-related publications describing the project. Thanks go to the committee members, to MCC, and to Zippers and the Bamboo, and to OHR members for their generous contributions. TWO REMINDERS INFO LINE: The OHR Information Line receives over 4000 calls per month. Volunteers are available seven nights a week to staff the line. If you are interested in helping, call Jack at~495-1963. OHR MEMBERSHIP: OHR membership costs only $1 per month and~uns from July to July. Join now! � 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 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/. 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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 Recognition of guests, Extended Family, Michelle Hoffman's tireless work on the video. Rene Potter, our dear friend from Tucson, coming to join us and provide this wonderful entertainment. For 27 years, OkEq has been here, working for equality, being a community supporter, providing outreach and services. For an organization which has grown from an annual budget of a few thousand dollars to one with a budget of a few hundred thousand dollars, one constant has been there, an absolute reliance on dedicated volunteers and board and recently a few loyal staff who work day in and day out for our important mission. I can only accept this very gracious gesture of OkEq by recognizing that every step of the way, what we have done has been a team effort sharing in our successes and dealing with our losses. We could not have done our important work without our allies and friends in the community. And the partners who provide the support throughout the ups and downs. Thank you John. We now have a center the entire community can be proud of. This new home is here today and will be [...] 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource [2005] eNews from TOHR Subject The topic of the resource eNews from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, March 24, 2005: Information and Services for the GLBT Community of Northeastern Oklahoma Description An account of the resource A newsletter email from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) sent on March 24, 2005 to Dennis Neill. Topics include the 2005 Diversity Celebration, nominations for Grand Marshals of the Tulsa Pride Parade, an event featuring the founder of the AIDS Memorail Quilt Cleve Jones, and others. Transcript: From: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights [center@tohr.org] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 10:54 PM To: Dennis Neill Subject: eNEWS for Tulsa, March 24, 2005 <div style="margin:15px 0px;background-color:#ffffff;"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="text-align:right;"> <td>March 24, 2005</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table> <tbody> <tr style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <td>eNEWS from TOHR <div>Information and Services for the GLBT Community in Northeastern Oklahoma </div> <div></div> For upcoming events in the Tulsa area, check out the Calendar at www.tohr.org If your organization has events you would like posted, please send the information to center@tohr.org <div>At the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender Community Center </div> Events & Activities for Everyone <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> The Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center is full of activities and events for everyone. Start off the weekend with dinner and a movie (the movie's on us) at Center Cinema, every Friday at 7:00 PM. This week, catch "Sordid Lives" on the big screen. Saturdays, shop a little at the Pride Store...new merchandise has arrived. HIV Testing by H.O.P.E. (4-7 PM), Pride planning sessions, organizational meetings and recreational opportunities all fill Saturday afternoons and evenings. All "L" is breaking loose with Sundays Show of "the L Word, Showtimes acclaimed series Sunday's at 9 PM. Doors open at 8:30 PM with refreshments available all evening. Look for "Queer as Folk" on the big screen starting soon on Sundays Show. Weekdays are just as busy. Anonymous HIV testing by H.O.P.E. is available from 6-8 PM...along with some idol watching. Midweek brings the newly reorganized Gender Outreach at 7:30 every Wednesday. Stop by on Thursday evening and pick up your free copy of the Gayly, the Star, Gay Parent and more. "Out," "the Advocate" and add'l periodicals are also available. Check out everything going on at the Tulsa GLBT Center on the community calendar at www.tohr.org. <div>Diversity Celebration 2005 - Tulsa Pride! </div> "Equal Rights...No More, No Less" <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) and allied community comes together each year for PRIDE events - celebrating our communitiy and the advances made toward equal rights through being ourselves. This year, we come together as a united community, dedicated to working together to celebrate our community through pride and diversity and demonstrate to all - that all deserve EQUAL RIGHTS...No More, No Less! Nearly a quarter century of pride in Tulsa continues in 2005. "Diversity Celebration 2005" is set for June 3 - June 11, 2005. Mark your calendars now and plan on attending a few, one, or all the events leading up to the big day - the Tulsa Pride Parade & Festival on Saturday, June 11th. "Diversity Celebration 2005" is a community based effort. Presenting partners OYP, PFLAG Tulsa and TOHR welcome all the communities involvement in Tulsa's celebration of PRIDE. Please call the GLBT Information Line at 918-743-4297 for more information and check out the information below. <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.wpdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FTulsaPrideHistory.jpg">TulsaPrideHistory</a></li> </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.9pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FWelcome-DiversityCelebration2005.jpg">Welcome-DiversityCelebration2005</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.8pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FParade-Festival-TwoforOne-Volunteer-RegistrationPage1-required.jpg">Parade-Festival-TwoforOne-VolunteerRegistration-Page1</a></li> </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.7pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FParade-Festival-TwoforOne-Volunteer-RegistrationPage2-required.jpg">Parade-Festival-TwoforOne-VolunteerRegistration-Page2</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div>Tulsa Pride Parade Grand Marshals & Community Heroes </div> Nominations Being Accepted - Deadline is April 1 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Tulsa is fortunate to have many dedicated individuals, organizations and companies who work on behalf of the GLBT & allied community. Now's the time to honor them with a "Community Hero Award." The Heroes serve as Grand Marshals of the 2005 Tulsa Pride Parade and will be announced in May. If you would like to nominate an individual or organization, stop by the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and pick up a nomination form or fill out the attached form and mail to TOHR; PO Box 2687; Tulsa, OK 74101. Nominations must be received by Friday, April 1. The Community Hero Award honorees will be recognized at the 2005 Diversity Gala, this year at Gilcrease Museum's Vista Room, on Friday; June 10, 2005. <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.6pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FCommunityHeroAwards.jpg">2005 Nomination Form</a></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div>Rock the Rotunda! </div> Statewide GLBT Lobby Day Set for Wednesday, April 6th <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> This is your chance to educate your legislator on the need for safe schools and equal rights for all.The GLBT & allied community converges on the Oklahoma State Capitol on Wednesday, April 6 for a statewide GLBT Lobby Day. A caravan will be leaving Tulsa at 7:30 AM from Fellowship Congregational Church, 29th & Harvard. The state capitol rotunda will be filled with educational tables for Oklahoma legislators from statewide PFLAG chapters and GLBT organizations, while participants will visit with legislators and staff. PFLAG Oklahoma welcomes your involvement and encourages you to unite with the community on April 6th for GLBT Lobby Day. <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.5pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderpictures%2FGLBT-LobbyDay.jpg">GLBT Lobby Day</a></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div>The Story of the AIDS Quilt </div> Featured Speaker Cleve Jones, Founder of the AIDS Memorial Quilt <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> "The Story of the AIDS Quilt" featuring Cleve Jones, founder of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, will be presented Tuesday, April 5th at 7:00 PM at the OSU Student Union Theater in Stillwater. The OSU Student Union Activities Board presents this evening for all of Oklahoma. For directions or more information, please call 405-744-8977. <div>Make A Difference </div> Tulsa is full of opportunities for you and your friends <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> There's no better feeling than knowing you've made a difference. When you see the smile on someone's face that says thank you. We've all known that feeling. You can make a difference in the lives of thousands through the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and/or Diversity Celebration 2005. Volunteers make the difference for the community - at the center, the Pride Parade & Festival or any of the many opportunities in Tulsa for the GLBT & allied community. Now's the time to get involved in the struggle for equality...from just a few hours a month to larger opportunities to make a difference. Check out the information below or call 743-4297 for more information. <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.4pdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Ftohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderfiles%2Ftohrvolunteerapplication.pdf">Make a Difference - Volunteer Today!</a></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div>Cowboys & Cowgirls Riding into Tulsa </div> T-Town Rodeo set for April 8-10th <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Tulsa hosted the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA) finals last year. This year, Tulsa has it's own IGRA rodeo. The T-Town Rodeo is scheduled for April 8-10th at Expo Square's Livestock Arena. For more information on the T-Town Rodeo, presented by the Sooner State Rodeo Assoication (SSRA), check out soonerstaterodeo.com. <div>David Bohnett CyberCenter </div> Grand Opening Set for April 20th <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> The David Bohnett Cybercenter at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center will have its grand opening on April 20, 2005. An open house and reception, with special guest Michael Fleming, Executive Director of the David Bohnett Foundation, is scheduled at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center from 5-7 PM. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center's David Bohnett Cybercenter is the 18th of its kind nationwide. Ten stations of IBM flat screens, along with a digital photography and graphics station, will be available for all of Tulsa. The Cybercenter, as well as improvements to the entire center, are nearing completion - giving the center a facelift with more opportunities for the community. Stop by soon and mark your calendar for the Grand Opening of the David Bohnett Cybercenter on April 20th. <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.aqdvabbab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Ftohr.org%2Fcybercenter.html">More about the David Bohnett Cybercenter</a></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div>Focus on Young Adults </div> Tulsa Reaches OUT - Groundbreaking Survey of Tulsa <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> A Young Adult Focus Group will meet Saturday, April 9th as part of the Tulsa Reaches OUT Needs Assessment, the groundbreaking survey of Tulsa's GLBT community. Young adults will meet from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Community Service Council, Conference Room, 16 E 16th Street (door on East side of building with blue awning). Pizza and drinks will be served. All GLBT students of area high schools and universities are encouraged and invited to attend this important group session. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:left;"> <div>email: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div>phone: 918.743.4297</div> <div>web: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=psn68abab.0.yyhnr5aab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org">http://www.tohr.org</a></div> </td> <td style="background-color:#ff9900;"></td> <td> A MISSION OF EQUALITY - TOHR SECURES EQUALITY FOR THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND ALLIED COMMUNITY. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div></div> </div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&a=1100614645327" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forward email</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&t=1100614645327&lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> <div>This email was sent to dneill@samson.com, by <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=oo&m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&t=1100614645327&lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Update Profile/Email Address</a> | Instant removal with <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&t=1100614645327&lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SafeUnsubscribe</a>™ | <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Privacy Policy</a>.</div> </td> <td> <div>Powered by</div> <a href="http://interland.constantcontact.com/e-mail-marketer/"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights | GLBT Community Center - 5545 E. 41st Street | PO Box 2687 | Tulsa | OK | 74101</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 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 March 24, 2005 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dennis Neill https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e3c6f8deed649e36fa19b9310c2fa9c9.htm 471156ff9c83ec1328347cf41890e60f 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] eNews from TOHR Subject The topic of the resource eNews from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, March 9, 2005: Information and Services for the GLBT Community of Northeastern Oklahoma Description An account of the resource A newsletter email from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) sent on March 9, 2005 to Dennis Neill. Topics include Greg Gatewood's induction as the Community Center's director, House Bill 1746, nominations for Community Hero Awards, and more. Transcript: From: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights [center@tohr.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 8:10 AM To: Dennis Neill Subject: eNEWS from TOHR, March 9, 2005 <div style="margin:15px 0px;background-color:#ffffff;"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="text-align:right;"> <td>March 9, 2005</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table> <tbody> <tr style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <td>eNEWS from TOHR <div>Information and Services for the GLBT Community in Northeastern Oklahoma </div> <div></div> For upcoming events in the Tulsa area, be sure and check out the Calendar at www.tohr.org If your organization has events you want us to consider posting, please send them to community@tohr.org Events this week at the Community Center: The Center is being reorganized in preparation for the David Bohnett CyberCenter. The Pride Store has been relocated and will be re-stocked over the next few days. Lots of new merchandise will soon be available for your shopping pleasure! Friday, March 11, 7:00 PM - Movie Night on our big screen. This week's feature, "Touch of Pink" SYNOPSIS Funny and totally romantic, Touch of Pink stars Jimi Mistry as a partnered gay man who - with not always helpful advice from the ghost of Cary Grant - tries to play it straight when his traditional South Asian mother visits; Saturday, March 12, 4-7, HOPE HIV Testing; Sunday, March 13, 8:30, L-Word Watch Party; Tuesday, March 15, 6-8, HOPE HIV Testing; Wednesday, March 16, 7:00, Gender Outreach Drop- In Night <div>New GLBT Community Center Director Starts March 15 </div> Greg Gatewood will be a full-time staffperson for TOHR <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> The TOHR Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Greg Gatewood has been hired to be the Community Center's full-time Director. This hiring comes after a decision to restructure the job responsibilities after TOHR's Executive Director resigned in early February. "We are pleased to have engaged the services of Greg," stated Mark Bonney, President of the Board. "Greg has an 8 year history of service to the GLBT Community and TOHR. He brings a wealth of experience to the organization and the operations of the Community Center. Greg is heavily involved in Diversity Celebration 2005, serves as the first vice- president of PFLAG, and has recently been assisting the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Tulsa. He will hit the ground running. A big welcome from all of us, Greg." <div>Oklahoma House of Representatives Considering Restrictive Legislation </div> Would restrict state or governmental agencies from enacting policy protections <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> House Bill 1746 would provide: "Any agency or governmental entity of this state that develops and implements a nondiscriminatory policy based on sexual preference shall be null and void." This language would be another attempt to restrict equal rights in the state. It is difficult to understand why certain legislators continue to push an agenda so out of step with the mainstream. It creates a hostile environment for many of our citizens and is a real turn-off to the major employers the State is attempting to attract for economic development. You can express your opinion on this legislation by going the web link below. Time is of the essence. Let your voice be heard! <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wbm7x5aab.0.uinnk4aab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oklahomalobbyist.com%2Fdiscrimination">Express your opinion on HB 1746</a></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div>Advocate Magazine Article Generates Feedback </div> February 15 Issue "Gay in the Red States" focuses on Oklahoma <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Oklahoma and the Tulsa area have been in the news these past few months, from the Washington Post and Nightline coverage of Sand Springs and the Teenager Michael Shackelford, to the recent lead article in the Advocate on Gays in Red State Oklahoma. While this February 15 article focused mainly on Gays and Lesbians in Oklahoma City, the March 15 issue of the Advocate had two fine responses in the ReaderForum, both from Tulsans. As Tim VanMeter wrote: "Like many in Oklahoma, I know that growing up and living in a state that does not want you is difficult." Amy Kirk noted: "Even though Oklahoma voters passed the gay marriage ban this past election, this has not deterred me from speaking out against what I feel is discrimination in my home state. I feel that a real injustice is being done, not only in Oklahoma but all across our nation." Thanks to Tim and Amy for taking the time to write - and staying in Oklahoma to fight for our rights. <div>Community Hero Award Nominations Due April 1 </div> TOHR honors those who give back to our community <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> For the past 5 years, TOHR has had the pleasure to present the Community Hero Awards. Annually, we recognize individuals or entities who have contributed to the GLBT effort in Northeastern Oklahoma. This year's awards will be presented at the annual Diversity Celebration Gala, to be held at Gilcrease Museum on June 10. Please mark your calendar for this special event. If you wish to submit a nomination for the Community Hero award, please do so by April 1. The Guidelines and Form can be found on page 8 of the current issue of our newsletter, the Torch. You can go to the Torch at the link below. <div> <table> <tbody> <tr style="text-align:left;"> <td> <ul> <li style="margin-left:12pt;text-indent:-12pt;"><a style="font-weight:bold;color:#0000ff;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wbm7x5aab.0.9innk4aab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org%2Fsitebuildercontent%2Fsitebuilderfiles%2Ftorch2005februarymarch.pdf">February, March 2005 Torch</a></li> </ul> </td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div>Notable Quote </div> The fight for Equality Goes on In Other States <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> The following is from the Victory Fund's Gay & Lesbian Leadership SmartBrief. "We don't think we're different. What is different is that we had to spend tens of thousands of dollars to be recognized as a family." ---Maria Woolley-Larrea, a Florida resident who had to move out of state with her partner for six months in order to legally adopt her partner's biological children. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:left;"> <div>email: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div>phone: 918.743.4297</div> <div>web: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wbm7x5aab.0.yyhnr5aab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org">http://www.tohr.org</a></div> </td> <td style="background-color:#ff9900;"></td> <td> MISSION: TOHR SECURES EQUALITY FOR THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND ALLIED COMMUNITY. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div></div> </div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&a=1100543307830" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forward email</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&t=1100543307830&lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> <div>This email was sent to dneill@samson.com, by <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=oo&m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&t=1100543307830&lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Update Profile/Email Address</a> | Instant removal with <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&t=1100543307830&lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SafeUnsubscribe</a>™ | <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Privacy Policy</a>.</div> </td> <td> <div>Powered by</div> <a href="http://interland.constantcontact.com/e-mail-marketer/"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights | GLBT Community Center - 5545 E. 41st Street | PO Box 2687 | Tulsa | OK | 74101</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 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 March 9, 2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dennis Neill https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a243979b43114d27d8172e160426b413.htm 4b2005b9f55d20974ad6b5944d6795eb 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] eNews from TOHR Subject The topic of the resource eNews from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, March 16, 2005: Information and Services for the GLBT Community of Northeastern Oklahoma Description An account of the resource A newsletter email from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) first sent on March 16, 2005, then later sent on March 17, 2005 to Dennis Neill. Topics include Diversity Celebration planning, a letter from Greg Gatewood, Oklahoma restricting anti-discrimanatory legislation, and others. Transcript: From: Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights [center@tohr.org] Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 2:55 PM To: Dennis Neill Subject: eNEWS from TOHR, March 16, 2005 <div style="margin:15px 0px;background-color:#ffffff;"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="text-align:right;"> <td>March 16, 2005</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table> <tbody> <tr style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <td>eNEWS from TOHR <div>Information and Services for the GLBT Community in Northeastern Oklahoma </div> <div></div> For upcoming events in the Tulsa area, be sure and check out the Calendar at www.tohr.org If your organization has events you want us to consider posting, please send them to community@tohr.org Events this week at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center: Come visit the Pride Store at the Community Center! New mechandise and a new arrangement for your shopping pleasure! Friday, March 18, 7:00 PM - Movie Night on the big screen. Saturday, March 19, 4-7, HOPE HIV Testing; Sunday, March 20, 8:30, L-Word Watch Party; Tuesday, March 22, 6-8, HOPE HIV Testing; Wednesday, March 23, 7:00, Gender Outreach Drop- In Night Christina Elder, New Volunteer Coordinator, Welcomes You to the Center! <div>Welcome Message from Greg Gatewood </div> New Center Director started March 15 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> A few days ago, someone asked "Why be involved with the GLBT & allied community?" Last week, the OK State House of Reps. passed HB1746 (see below for more info). Last year, 76% of Oklahomans voted to deny us equal rights. Last night, someone came out of the closet, wondering "what's next." Why be involved? Our community is working together to educate Tulsans and Oklahomans on equal rights. The Tulsa GLBT Community Center is making a difference, from support to social events to advocacy efforts, in the lives of Tulsans. There is no better time than now to be involved. I'm extremely pleased to serve as the Tulsa GLBT Community Center director. As the name says, "community" is the center. Over the next few days and weeks, please feel free to stop by the center, 5545 E 41st Street in Highland Plaza, and say hello. Your suggestions and ideas are certainly welcome, appreciated and important. With your involvement, our community and the Tulsa GLBT Community Center will continue to make a difference. Not only for today, but for the future. Hope to see you soon, Greg Gatewood <div>Diversity Celebration 2005 Planning Continues, Saturday, March 19 </div> Join the Volunteer Effort! <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Planning for Diversity Celebration 2005, Tulsa's Pride events, continues at 10 AM on March 19th at the Community Center. Come join the fun in planning the most visible and entertaining time for the GLBT & allied community in Northeastern Oklahoma. Look for more information coming your way soon. Diversity Celebration 2005 - "Equal Rights...No More, No Less" is something you won't want to miss. Diversity Celebration 2005 is presented by OYP, PFLAG and TOHR. Come join us in this community based effort - you'll be glad you did! See you this Saturday, March 19th, 10 AM at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. <div>Oklahoma House of Representatives Approves Restrictive Legislation </div> Keith Smith worked hard to turn the tide <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Last week's eNEWS carried an article about pending legislation which would attempt to block state and local agencies and governmental entities from adding "sexual preference" to their non-discrimination policies. While the Oklahoma House of Representatives unfortunately choose to pass this discriminatory language, several readers emailed their representatives to express an opinion. Keith Smith, an Oklahoma City Lobbyist, wrote the following after its passage. I am a gay man who turned 50 this month and for my present I listened to the Republican controlled Oklahoma House debate and pass the most heinous preemptive attack on my rights imaginable. For those of you who are "in the know," they passed a Colorado style amendment two, which forbids any county or city government in Oklahoma from passing legislation or policy that protects me from discrimination in employment, and in effect mandates that discrimination happen. Imagine the feeling of having you very essence so attacked and persecuted by your own government. Imagine for a moment that legislation just passed your state house that prevents any other government entity in your state from ever supporting your dreams of equality and fairness, and your inalienable rights as an American citizen, and worse yet supported by people you work with everyday of the legislative session, many of them are your friends. Imagine that the majority of your house of representatives voted to legislate away your justice, any hope you may have had that perhaps your city or county might at some time have decided you deserved protection from unfair job discrimination, and literally walled you up in world where you had no access to the American Dream. You may be surprised to hear me say that it was a pretty good birthday present........... For the first time in my 50 years I heard Oklahoma legislators stand up for me and my rights in debate. I heard heartfelt passion as they discussed my future, my struggle, my reality, my life. I heard great courage for the first time from the floor of The Oklahoma House and I was so moved I wept. They were tears of joy and happiness. All of a sudden it wasn't the brave handful of women and racial and religious minorities who defended my rights to equality. These were straight, rural, white men from Oklahoma. Through my tears of joy I realized a corner had been turned. Never again would there be a 97 to 3 vote relegating me to second class status. History was indeed made tonight. We lost 65 to 28 with 8 excused. 28 legislators for the first time voted for me, for my life, for my future.....imagine. In all my elation I also understand that some of these courageous people may very well pay a price for their votes tonight. Some of them may get a taste of the hatred and intolerance I have experienced for 50 years. I feel no comfort in that painful reality, and I will pray that they are protected. But I can't deny what I do feel is great excitement about my people's struggle. Equality is on the march forward and it will not be stopped by the hatred and intolerance of the past. "Our freedom was not won a century ago, it is not won today, but some small part of it is in our hands tonight, and we are marching no longer by ones and twos but in legions of thousands, convinced now it cannot be denied by any human force." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. " It may not be time to break out the Champaign........but we might want to put in the refrigerator." Keith Smith "Tomorrow is another day" Scarlet O'Hara <div>Community Hero Awards - Nominations Being Accepted </div> Heroes will be 2005 Pride Parade Grand Marshals <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Know someone who has been especially supportive of the GLBT & allied community over the past year? Tulsa is fortunate to have many dedicated individuals, organizations and companies who work on behalf of the GLBT & allied community. If you would like to nominate an individual or organization, stop by the Tulsa GLBT Community Center and pick up a nomination form. Nominations must be received by Friday, April 1. The Community Hero Award honorees will be recognized at the annual Diversity Gala, this year at Gilcrease Museum on June 10. The award honorees will also serve as 2005 Tulsa Pride Parade Grand Marshalls. Honorees will be announced in early May. <div>At the Tulsa GLBT Community Center </div> "L Word" and "Leaving Metropolis" on the big screen <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Come join your friends at the Tulsa GLBT Community Center for movies and screenings on the weekends! The March 18th Friday Night at the Movies features the Audience Award winner from the Sydney G&L Film Festival - "Leaving Metropolis." A festival favorite, "Leaving Metropolis" features David, a successful artist in need of a muse. He applies for a job as a waiter where owners Matt & Violet don't know quite what to make of him, but love his energy and ideas. Good perfomances, an intelligent script and beautiful cinematography make this Friday Night at the Movies one not to be missed. Showtime's popular series the "L Word" continues this Sunday March 20th. The center has been filled with women the past few weeks enjoying this acclaimed series. Doors open at 8:30 PM with the "L Word" at 9:00 PM. <div>Rock the Rotunda! </div> GLBT Lobby Day at OK State Capitol is April 6 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr style="background-color:#ff0000;"> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> The GLBT & allied community will converge on the Oklahoma State Capitol on Wednesday, April 6 for a statewide GLBT Lobby Day. This is your chance to educate your legislator on the need for safe schools and equal rights for all. PFLAG chapters across the state have joined forces to reserve the capitol rotunda and invite all the community to attend the GLBT Lobby Day - it's important you make your voice heard! A caravan will be leaving Tulsa at 7:30 AM from Fellowship Congregational Church, 29th & Harvard. Make plans now to rock the rotunda with a united GLBT voice! </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="background-color:#ff9900;"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table style="background-color:#ffffff;text-align:left;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="white-space:nowrap;text-align:left;"> <div>email: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div>phone: 918.743.4297</div> <div>web: <a style="color:#ff0000;" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=iszbw4aab.0.yyhnr5aab.fdmtn6aab.828&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tohr.org">http://www.tohr.org</a></div> </td> <td style="background-color:#ff9900;"></td> <td> MISSION: TOHR SECURES EQUALITY FOR THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND ALLIED COMMUNITY. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div></div> </div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&a=1100574942792" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forward email</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&t=1100574942792&lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> <div>This email was sent to dneill@samson.com, by <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div><a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=oo&m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&t=1100574942792&lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Update Profile/Email Address</a> | Instant removal with <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&m=1100498972773&ea=dneill@samson.com&t=1100574942792&lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SafeUnsubscribe</a>™ | <a style="color:#0000ff;" href="http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Privacy Policy</a>.</div> </td> <td> <div>Powered by</div> <a href="http://interland.constantcontact.com/e-mail-marketer/"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights | GLBT Community Center - 5545 E. 41st Street | PO Box 2687 | Tulsa | OK | 74101</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 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 March 16-17, 2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dennis Neill, Christina Elder, Greg Gatewood, Keith Smith https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/eaf56d47e8ac78be6cc21fea21c9fbbe.htm 1babfa9cd4200cb132681ac3e53563a1 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] eNews from TOHR Subject The topic of the resource eNews from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, February 16, 2005 Description An account of the resource A newsletter email from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) sent on February 16, 2005 to Dennis Neill. Topics include volunteering for the upcoming Diversity Celebration, the addition of the CyberCenter, and others. Transcript: From: ENEWS From TOHR [center@tohr.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 7:46 PM To: Dennis Neill Subject: ENEWS from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights - February 16, 2005 <div>As you may know, we have been experiencing problems with our email and web site. We have now addressed this issue and email should be stable. The web site will be rebuilt over the next several days. We have some new email addresses.</div> <div> </div> <div>General contact email: <a href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a></div> <div>Information about activities and involvement: <a href="mailto:community@tohr.org">community@tohr.org</a></div> <div>David Bohnett CyberCenter at the Community Center (located at 5545 E. 41st Street, Tulsa): <a href="mailto:cybercenter@tohr.org">cybercenter@tohr.org</a></div> <div>Diversity Celebration 2005 Contact (June 3-June11, 2005): <a href="mailto:diversity2005@tohr.org">diversity2005@tohr.org</a></div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you for your patience!</div> <div> </div> <div>This past week was a very busy one in our community. Thanks to those who met with the advance crew from FX (Fox) - Tulsa is still in the running for the "30 Days" program! And thanks to all who planned and participated in the Wild Hearts Ball on Saturday, February 12 - raising funds for our permanent Community Center. And a special thanks to our loyal volunteers who keep our Community Center open, some of whom are in the picture on the front page of February 15 issue of the Gayly Oklahoman.</div> <div> </div> <div>1. Community Center Space Redesign - In anticipation of adding the 10 new Internet connected computers in the David Bohnett CyberCenter and a possible redo of the Pride Store, we have a new space plan for review. Over the next few weeks, stop by the Center, review the plans and add your suggestions. </div> <div> </div> <div>2. Volunteers - with the launch of the new CyberCenter, we will need more volunteers, with and without computer experience. Please consider volunteering. You can email us at <a href="mailto:center@tohr.org">center@tohr.org</a> and let us know of your interest and we will send out a form.</div> <div> </div> <div>3. February 24, 2005 - Special Movie as part of Black History Month. Covered dish dinner 6 PM, Movie at 7. At the Center, 5545 E. 41st Street.</div> <div> Brother Outsider Official Selection, 2003 Sundance Film Festival. A master strategist and tireless activist, Bayard Rustin is best remembered as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever held in the United States. He brought Gandhi's protest techniques to the American civil rights movement, and helped mold Martin Luther King, Jr. into an international symbol of peace and nonviolence. Despite these achievements, Rustin was silenced, threatened, arrested, beaten, imprisoned and fired from important leadership positions, largely because he was an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic era. BROTHER OUTSIDER focuses on Rustin's activism for peace, racial equality, economic justice and human rights. 4. Saturday, February 26 10:00 am at the Center - Diversity Celebration 2005 All Volunteer Meeting. Coffee and Donuts provided. 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Title A name given to the resource [2005] eNews from TOHR Subject The topic of the resource eNews from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, February 8, 2005 Description An account of the resource A newsletter email from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) sent on February 8, 2005 by Michael Christopher to his own email. Topics include the Wild Hearts Ball, an available staff position for TOHR's Community Center, and others. Transcript: From: Michael Christopher [mchristopher@tohr.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 7:17 PM To: mchristopher@tohr.org Subject: News from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, February 8, 2005 We have lots to bring you up to date on! Special Note: We are having problems with the TOHR web site, <a href="http://www.tohr.org">www.tohr.org</a>. We are not sure when it will be back up. In the meantime, the new issue of the Torch is available at: <a href="http://trojanrabbit.com/TORCH.html">http://trojanrabbit.com/TORCH.html</a> <ol> <li> Wild Hearts Ball This Weekend!</li> </ol> DISCO FUNK & JIVE… WILD HEARTS BALL 5 Is it the ‘70s you long for? DISCO, FUNK & JIVE for Wild Hearts Ball 5 is here! Hey man, you know this gig... Soul Train, Laugh In, Gloria Gaynor and ABBA. So get down wit’ your bad self in your best ‘70’s threads and win the costume prize $ or just come as you are. Dig the chocolate fondue and other free hors ‘d oeuvres. Gifts for the first 50 in the door! Be cool and don’t miss the Solid Gold Lame` Dancers! For 21 and over, there will be a cash martini bar and other spirited libations. If you don’t have a 21 ID, you may groove at the soft beverage bar. Get down to funky town with your favorite retro tunes, hang loose in the Lava Lounge, take some party pics, and more!! We'll see YOU there! Limited Number of free tickets for those under 21 available at the TOHR Community Center. When: Saturday, February 12th, 8 pm ‘til Midnight. Where: The Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N. Greenwood Tickets: $20 at the door or $15 advance at: GLBT Community Center, 5545 E. 41st, 918-743-4297 Burnett’s Flowers & Gifts, 4322 E. 11th, 918-834-5555 Petal Pushers, 1660 E. 71st PLEASE PASS IT ON! <ol> <li> David Bohnett CyberCenter Grant. TOHR is very pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the David Bohnett Foundation for a CyberCenter at the Community Center. Bohnett will be providing 10 internet connected computers with flat panels, network printer, scanner and software. In addition, we will receive $10,000 in cash for implementation.</li> </ol> This new installation, to be completed in March, gives us an exciting opportunity for new outreach and training. See the latest Torch for more information. The TOHR Board expresses its appreciation to the David Bohnett Foundation for this grant. <ol> <li> Staff Position Available at TOHR. Michael Christopher, our Executive Director, has resigned. Below is an ad for a staff position at the Center. With the Bohnett Equipment coming, it will be very important to fill this position.</li> </ol> Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, a non-profit serving the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community for 25 years, is seeking a person to operate its community center and perform other support and programming functions. The employee will report to the Board of Directors. Title, hours and compensation to be negotiated. The successful applicant will have experience in working with non-profits in many areas, such as volunteer recruitment and support, financial reporting, computer operations and networking, fundraising and grant writing. Interested applicants may submit their resumes to: TOHR, PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101. Resumes may also be submitted by email to: <a href="mailto:bonney@13oked.com">bonney@13oked.com</a> <ol> <li> Film Crew coming to Tulsa! FX Documentary To Be Filmed In Tulsa Actual Reality Pictures is currently casting in Tulsa for the FX series “30 Days,” a documentary-style, unscripted series from Oscar nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. If you are a gay male between the ages of 30-45 who lives alone in Tulsa and would be interested in sharing your life and home with a roommate for 30 days, please contact Abby Golden at 310-202-1272 x158 to set up an interview time ASAP. Interviews will take place on Friday, February 11th and Saturday, February 12th at the Tulsa Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, located at 5545 East 41st Street in Highland Plaza. Compensation for participation IF selected.</li> </ol> <ol> <li> HOPE Testing Clinic is offering off-site mobile HIV testing. 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Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (TULSA) Tulsa Uniform Leather Seekers Association Unitarian Church of the Restoration Unitarian Churches Unitarian Churches Tulsa https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0c0a7e29277941d6ab5562358ba1ad57.pdf dcafbf655486de3824fb6d62ef9df2ef PDF Text Text Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 2013 Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2012 at the Tulsa Convention Center Tulsa Ballroom 100 Civic Center Cocktails and the Silent Auction begin at 6:30 pm Dinner and Program at 8:00 pm Concert at 10:00 pm Eric Himan Band performing the music of Queen �Our Gala Chair Kirk Holt and Honorary Chairs Miranda & Philip Kaiser invite you to join over 600 Oklahomans for dinner, a live concert and a program honoring this year's award recipients: Paul Allen for the Lifetime Achievement Award TulsaPeople Magazine for the Media Advocate Award Rev. Nancy Eggen for the Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Senator Judy MacIntyre Eason for the Legislative Ally Award Tempest Cartwright for the Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Jerry Custer for the OkEq Volunteer of the Year �Randy Vineyard AKA Kris Kohl for the Community Hero Award This is the premiere fundraiser for Oklahomans for Equality and the important work of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Sponsorships are still available Individual tickets are $150 and may be purchased online Dress is formal or rock-star attire. Interpretive services for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired will be available. Please email Lucas.Green@okeq.org to arrange for interpretive service. Please purchase your tickets by Monday April 29th, 2013 Complimentary valet parking will be available at the Northwest entrance to the Tulsa Convention Center (Off South Houston Ave) 2013 Equality Gala Sponsors Live Performance Sponsor George Kaiser Family Foundation High Fidelity Sound Sponsors 209 - The Arts Bar Irene and Stan Burnstein Coretz Family Foundation Debra and Richard Gordon & Family Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Theatre Sound Sponsors Gay and Lesbian Fund for Tulsa Joe Hukills Kathy Taylor - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation �Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Surround Sound Sponsors Bank of Oklahoma Cisar-Holt, Inc. Charles Faudree and Bill Carpenter The Garden Trug Rachel Hutchinson Andy Kinslow and Russ Kirkpatrick George Krumme Robin and Ron LaButti Debbie Lowe Gwen & Steve Malcolm McAfee and Taft David Nelson & ConocoPhillips Mike Redman and Daryn Drake Sara and Philip Snow Vocal Pride Foundation / COMC Williams, Williams & McKissick Kris Wilmes & Dusty Gross WPX Energy Stereo Sound Sponsors James and Susannah Adelson Family Foundation Fund Thomas A. Adelson Anonymous Sheryl and John Boone Jack Brown Tery Deshong & Barbara Abercrombie Rosemary Harris & Tracy Spears Miranda & Philip Kaiser Julie & Sanjay Meshri Julie & John Nickel Clint Robison Van N. Wilde & Williams Youth Table Sponsors James and Susannah Adelson Family Foundation Fund Debra and Richard Gordon & Family George Krumme Stacy & Joe Lytle Julie & Sanjay Meshri Ruth Kaiser Nelson Family Foundation Kathy Taylor - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Jon Worthington Jack and Maxine Zarrow Family Foundation (As of April 2nd, 2013) �The Dennis R Neill Equality Center is the 6th largest LGBT community center in the world. It serves as the headquarters of Oklahomans for Equality. Over 47,000 individuals utilized the Equality Center in 2012 and over 50 weekly programs are offered. The Equality Center is open 7 days a week. (Monday-Saturday Noon-9pm & Sunday Noon-6pm) Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 � 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 Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 2013 Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2012 at the Tulsa Convention Center Tulsa Ballroom 100 Civic Center Cocktails and the Silent Auction begin at 6:30 pm Dinner and Program at 8:00 pm Concert at 10:00 pm Eric Himan Band performing the music of Queen Our Gala Chair Kirk Holt and Honorary Chairs Miranda & Philip Kaiser invite you to join over 600 Oklahomans for dinner, a live concert and a program honoring this year's award recipients: Paul Allen for the Lifetime Achievement Award TulsaPeople Magazine for the Media Advocate Award Rev. Nancy Eggen for the Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Senator Judy MacIntyre Eason for the Legislative Ally Award Tempest Cartwright for the Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Jerry Custer for the OkEq Volunteer of the Year Randy Vineyard AKA Kris Kohl for the Community Hero Award This is the premiere fundraiser for Oklahomans for Equality and the important work of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Sponsorships are still available Individual tickets are $150 and may be purchased online Dress is formal or rock-star attire. Interpretive services for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired will be available. Please email Lucas.Green@okeq.org to arrange for interpretive service. Please purchase your tickets by Monday April 29th, 2013 Complimentary valet parking will be available at the Northwest entrance to the Tulsa Convention Center (Off South Houston Ave) 2013 Equality Gala Sponsors Live Performance Sponsor George Kaiser Family Foundation High Fidelity Sound Sponsors 209 - The Arts Bar Irene and Stan Burnstein Coretz Family Foundation Debra and Richard Gordon & Family Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Theatre Sound Sponsors Gay and Lesbian Fund for Tulsa Joe Hukills Kathy Taylor - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Surround Sound Sponsors Bank of Oklahoma Cisar-Holt, Inc. Charles Faudree and Bill Carpenter The Garden Trug Rachel Hutchinson Andy Kinslow and Russ Kirkpatrick George Krumme Robin and Ron LaButti Debbie Lowe Gwen & Steve Malcolm McAfee and Taft David Nelson & ConocoPhillips Mike Redman and Daryn Drake Sara and Philip Snow Vocal Pride Foundation / COMC Williams, Williams & McKissick Kris Wilmes & Dusty Gross WPX Energy Stereo Sound Sponsors James and Susannah Adelson Family Foundation Fund Thomas A. Adelson Anonymous Sheryl and John Boone Jack Brown Tery Deshong & Barbara Abercrombie Rosemary Harris & Tracy Spears Miranda & Philip Kaiser Julie & Sanjay Meshri Julie & John Nickel Clint Robison Van N. Wilde & Williams Youth Table Sponsors James and Susannah Adelson Family Foundation Fund Debra and Richard Gordon & Family George Krumme Stacy & Joe Lytle Julie & Sanjay Meshri Ruth Kaiser Nelson Family Foundation Kathy Taylor - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Jon Worthington Jack and Maxine Zarrow Family Foundation (As of April 2nd, 2013) The Dennis R Neill Equality Center is the 6th largest LGBT community center in the world. It serves as the headquarters of Oklahomans for Equality. Over 47,000 individuals utilized the Equality Center in 2012 and over 50 weekly programs are offered. The Equality Center is open 7 days a week. (Monday-Saturday Noon-9pm & Sunday Noon-6pm) Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 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 [2013] OKEQ Equality Gala Announcement Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 4, 2013 Subject The topic of the resource Announcement for Oklahomans for Equality's 2013 Equality Gala Description An account of the resource Announcement for the annual Equality Gala on May 4, 2013, hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) at the Tulsa Convention Center, 5 pages. Language A language of the resource English Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 2013 Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Community Hero Award Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Equality Center Equality Gala Equality Gala 2013 Eric Himan gala Jerry Custer Judy MacIntyre Eason Kirk Holt Kris Kohl Legislative Ally Award Lifetime Achievement Award Media Advocate Award Nancy Eggen OkEq OkEq Equality Center OkEq Volunteer of the Year Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Paul Allen Randy Vineyard Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Senator Judy MacIntyre Eason Tempest Cartwright Tulsa People Tulsa People Magazine TulsaPeople Magazine https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9d124cd35dfb8d90802d18ce28875633.pdf 68d0d3b63fe7c1d096fcaf5ab2b7ff8f PDF Text Text eNews March 28th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day Birth Announcement Welcome to the eNews. It's Marriage Equality Week at OkEq. Be sure to check out all the events we have on schedule for the week. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Marriage Equality Week Homebuyer Class OUTlaw Legal Workshop Within Our Reach The eNews for the week of March 28th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: First Thursday Equality Business Alliance Guys Dine Too MOREcolor Art Show Tulsa Pride 2013 Equality Gala TMSL EBA Sponsor Singles Night OUT Tulsa Growl Suzanne Westenhoefer Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of 15 years together and their marriage in NYC on 3-19-12, Kenneth Joslin and Mark Linholm have donated to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and sponsored the Equality Center for the day of Tuesday, March 19th, 2013. Kenneth and Mark are pictured below in Times Square with Mark's daughter Audrey. LifeLine Book Study 8 Pride at TU Gamily Picnic at the Zoo Tulsa NOW Dining Out for Life Tulsa Two Spirit No Walls Entertainment CODE Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer �Find Us on Facebook Be Our Voice, Give a Day OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, April 11th, 7:00 pm Birth Announcement Congratulations from Oklahomans for Equality OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone Rebeka Radcliff & Kim McDonald welcomed their first child last month. Jordan Everett McRad was born a bouncing 8lbs 6oz on February 20th, 2013 at 11:00 am. Jordan's mommies stay busy admiring him and working in social services in the Tulsa area. The couple were married in September 2010 in Montreal, Canada and held their reception at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 For all the week's events, click here Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. OUTlaw Legal Workshop Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. As part of Marriage Equality Week, the OUTlaw Workshop will recap the hearings on the Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Within Our Reach Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in collaboration with Family & Children's Services will be offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clittle@fcsok.org First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, April 4th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The April OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the work of three different artists: Corazon Watkins, Carolyn Faseler and Don Holladay in a combined show, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & �James Prather Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The April Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Monday, April 8th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Steven Michael's Photography and held at Living Arts of Tulsa. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E. Brady, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 The April Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and nonmembers, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday April 8th. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013; 6:30 pm The April meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Sonoma Bistro and Wine Bar Tuesday, April 2nd around 6:30 pm. Sonoma Bistro is located at 3523 S Peoria Ave www.sonomatulsa.com Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. Swing Dance Class Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org MOREcolor Artist Submissions Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Pride 2013 Youth Program �Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook. 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �21 to Drink! Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013; 6:30 pm The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Opening Day on Sunday April 7th, 2013 Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com The eNews for the week of March 28th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm �Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, April 12th, 2013 Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 Game Night The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013; 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next �providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. LifeLine Screening at Circle Cinema Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Circle CInema 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 Circle Cinema and the OpenArms Youth Project want to invite you to a screening of LifeLine, a 25 minute documentary about The Trevor Project and LGBTQ youth suicide prevention. The film will screen at Circle Cinema on Thursday, March 28th, 2013. Doors open at 7:30 and the screening will begin shortly after. The concession stand will be open and a $5 suggested donation will be asked for at the door with all proceeds going to Tulsa's Openarms Youth Project. Rev. Bob Lawrence Book Study Every Thursday starting April 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance will be hosting Jay Bakker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye) on May 16th, 2013. Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading a study of his most recent book "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I Have Crossed: Searching for the Unknown God". Space is limited. Please sign up with Rev. Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com or Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Tulsa Theatres present "8" Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 25th - 27th, 2013; 7:30 pm Theatre Tulsa's New Stage, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce a oneweekend-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The script was written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film "Milk" and the film "J. Edgar". Black's "8" is based on the actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. The production and casts will combine the talents of three local theatres, Theatre Tulsa's New Stage company, Odeum Theatre Company and Theatre Pops. The production will run one weekend, April 25th - 27th, 2013 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's Liddy Doenges Theatre. All performances are at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets, visit myticketoffice.com TU High School GSA Visit Day Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 am Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. �MISSION: Pride at TU is presenting a day for queer students, allies and their parents to come see the University of Tulsa campus through queer eyes. Saturday, April 6th, 2013 10:00 am - 11:00 am: An official Campus tour led by student University Ambassadors that will highlight the Little Blue House, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and other LGBTQ relevant spaces. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Being Queer on Campus Panel - TU students, faculty and staff present an honest discussion of the campus climate and what it's like to be out on campus. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please RSVP and/or direct questions to Zachary Harvat, president of Pride at TU, at zachary-harvat@utulsa.edu Gamily Picnic Day at the Tulsa Zoo Saturday, April 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm Gamily is planning a picnic day at the Tulsa Zoo be held on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm. It will be a BYOL: Bring Your Our Lunch event. The Mohawk Park picnic area is free to the public and Gamily will have area to eat lunch and play before enjoying the Zoo. Discount tickets for Zoo entry are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for $4.00 and will not be sold on the day of the event. So pick up your tickets today. For more information email Gamily@okeq.org Tulsa National Organization for Women Sunday, April 7th, 2013; 2:00 pm Tulsa's National Organization for Women is a new local chapter of the National Organization for Women. NOW has six priority issues that include: reproductive justice, LGBT rights, racial rights, constitutional equality and violence against women. Tulsa NOW is recruiting new members and officers to perform outreach and education in the eastern Oklahoma area. On April 2nd, Tulsa NOW will be joining Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Tulsa office at the Oklahoma Capitol for a statewide lobby day. If you are interested please visit Facebook. For registration, please visit here. You can also e-mail Annie Norman for more information at: annie.norman@ppheartland.org. Tulsa NOW will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on April 7th, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Feel free to bring a friend and a snack. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P.E. Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Performances May 31st, June 1st-2nd, 7th-9th; 2013 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details or just show up at rehearsal. CODE: An OML 2013 Fundraiser Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 pm On April 6th, 2013 the Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) will sponsor a fundraiser at the Tulsa Eagle for the current Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013, Nate Benner. Nate will be the representative from Oklahoma at the International Mr. Leather 2013 competition to be held in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend. All proceeds from this evening will go directly to his travel fund. T.U.L.S.A. would love everyone to come and help support Nate, OML 2013, on his journey to Chicago for IML. Adherence to dress code is not mandatory, but HIGHLY encouraged. The event starts at 10:00 pm. �Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Prairie Storm' by Lynn E Lisarelli You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the spring of 1890, Ann Johnson, injured and on the run from a group of men who claim that she murdered a child in the town of Sutter's Ford, finds shelter and healing at the cabin of Devorah Lee, a widow living alone on the Kansas Prairie with her child, Melissa. Ann begins to develop strong feelings for Devorah, and although Devorah returns those feelings, she is hesitant and unsure about this new awakening in her heart. Ann faces two obstacles in her journey toward wholeness: competing with the local doctor for Devorah's affection, and struggling with the repressed memory of the real killer's identity. Will Ann Remember in time to save Devorah's child from being the next victim? Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library �Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � Email A resource containing textual messages and binary attachments sent electronically from one person to another or one person to many people. Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers Welcome to the eNews. It's Marriage Equality Week at OkEq. Be sure to check out all the events we have on schedule for the week. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of March 28th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of 15 years together and their marriage in NYC on 3-19-12, Kenneth Joslin and Mark Linholm have donated to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and sponsored the Equality Center for the day of Tuesday, March 19th, 2013. Kenneth and Mark are pictured below in Times Square with Mark's daughter Audrey. Birth Announcement Congratulations from Oklahomans for Equality Rebeka Radcliff & Kim McDonald welcomed their first child last month. Jordan Everett McRad was born a bouncing 8lbs 6oz on February 20th, 2013 at 11:00 am. Jordan's mommies stay busy admiring him and working in social services in the Tulsa area. The couple were married in September 2010 in Montreal, Canada and held their reception at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr ( Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. OUTlaw Legal Workshop Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:00 pm OkEq hosts the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. As part of Marriage Equality Week, the OUTlaw Workshop will recap the hearings on the Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8. Within Our Reach Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in collaboration with Family & Children's Services will be offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clittle@fcsok.org First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, April 4th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The April Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Monday, April 8th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Steven Michael's Photography and held at Living Arts of Tulsa. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E. Brady, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 The April Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non- members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday April 8th. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013; 6:30 pm The April meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Sonoma Bistro and Wine Bar Tuesday, April 2nd around 6:30 pm. Sonoma Bistro is located at 3523 S Peoria Ave www.sonomatulsa.com Guys Dine Too is a social program for Gay Men, and their male Allies/friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending. MOREcolor Artist Submissions Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook. 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink! Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013; 6:30 pm The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Opening Day on Sunday April 7th, 2013 Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com The eNews for the week of March 28th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, April 12th, 2013 Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd - 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013; 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. LifeLine Screening at Circle Cinema Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Circle CInema 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 Circle Cinema and the OpenArms Youth Project want to invite you to a screening of LifeLine, a 25 minute documentary about The Trevor Project and LGBTQ youth suicide prevention. The film will screen at Circle Cinema on Thursday, March 28th, 2013. Doors open at 7:30 and the screening will begin shortly after. The concession stand will be open and a $5 suggested donation will be asked for at the door with all proceeds going to Tulsa's Openarms Youth Project. Rev. Bob Lawrence Book Study Every Thursday starting April 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance will be hosting Jay Bakker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye) on May 16th, 2013. Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading a study of his most recent book "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I Have Crossed: Searching for the Unknown God". Space is limited. Please sign up with Rev. Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com or Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org Tulsa Theatres present "8" Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 25th - 27th, 2013; 7:30 pm Theatre Tulsa's New Stage, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce a one- weekend-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The script was written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film "Milk" and the film "J. Edgar". Black's "8" is based on the actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. The production and casts will combine the talents of three local theatres, Theatre Tulsa's New Stage company, Odeum Theatre Company and Theatre Pops. The production will run one weekend, April 25th - 27th, 2013 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's Liddy Doenges Theatre. All performances are at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets, visit myticketoffice.com TU High School GSA Visit Day Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 am Pride at TU is presenting a day for queer students, allies and their parents to come see the University of Tulsa campus through queer eyes. Saturday, April 6th, 2013 10:00 am - 11:00 am: An official Campus tour led by student University Ambassadors that will highlight the Little Blue House, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and other LGBTQ relevant spaces. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Being Queer on Campus Panel - TU students, faculty and staff present an honest discussion of the campus climate and what it's like to be out on campus. Please RSVP and/or direct questions to Zachary Harvat, president of Pride at TU, at zachary-harvat@utulsa.edu Gamily Picnic Day at the Tulsa Zoo Saturday, April 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm Gamily is planning a picnic day at the Tulsa Zoo be held on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm. It will be a BYOL: Bring Your Our Lunch event. The Mohawk Park picnic area is free to the public and Gamily will have area to eat lunch and play before enjoying the Zoo. Discount tickets for Zoo entry are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for $4.00 and will not be sold on the day of the event. So pick up your tickets today. For more information email Gamily@okeq.org Tulsa National Organization for Women Sunday, April 7th, 2013; 2:00 pm Tulsa's National Organization for Women is a new local chapter of the National Organization for Women. NOW has six priority issues that include: reproductive justice, LGBT rights, racial rights, constitutional equality and violence against women. Tulsa NOW is recruiting new members and officers to perform outreach and education in the eastern Oklahoma area. On April 2nd, Tulsa NOW will be joining Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Tulsa office at the Oklahoma Capitol for a statewide lobby day. If you are interested please visit Facebook. For registration, please visit here. You can also e-mail Annie Norman for more information at: annie.norman@ppheartland.org. Tulsa NOW will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on April 7th, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Feel free to bring a friend and a snack. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P .E. Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Performances May 31st, June 1st-2nd, 7th-9th; 2013 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details or just show up at rehearsal. CODE: An OML 2013 Fundraiser Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 pm On April 6th, 2013 the Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) will sponsor a fundraiser at the Tulsa Eagle for the current Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013, Nate Benner. Nate will be the representative from Oklahoma at the International Mr. Leather 2013 competition to be held in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend. All proceeds from this evening will go directly to his travel fund. T.U.L.S.A. would love everyone to come and help support Nate, OML 2013, on his journey to Chicago for IML. Adherence to dress code is not mandatory, but HIGHLY encouraged. The event starts at 10:00 pm. Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Prairie Storm' by Lynn E Lisarelli You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the spring of 1890, Ann Johnson, injured and on the run from a group of men who claim that she murdered a child in the town of Sutter's Ford, finds shelter and healing at the cabin of Devorah Lee, a widow living alone on the Kansas Prairie with her child, Melissa. Ann begins to develop strong feelings for Devorah, and although Devorah returns those feelings, she is hesitant and unsure about this new awakening in her heart. Ann faces two obstacles in her journey toward wholeness: competing with the local doctor for Devorah's affection, and struggling with the repressed memory of the real killer's identity. Will Ann Remember in time to save Devorah's child from being the next victim? Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm| Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.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 [2013] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 28 March 2013 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Weekly eNews, 28 March 2013 Description An account of the resource An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the week of March 28, 2013, 12 pages. Primarily details upcoming events and programs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 2013 An Adult Fairytale Annie Norman Annual OkEq Equality Gala Anthony Carr art award ballroom Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company Be Our Voice Give a Day Circle Cinema Club Majestic Conor Cleary Dining Out for Life Dustin Lance Black EBA email eNews Equality Business Alliance Equality Business Alliance (EBA) Equality Business Alliance Directory Equality Gala fine arts First Thursday Art Reception Flying Solo gala Gamily Picnic Day Green Country Bears growl GSA Guys Dine Too H.O.P.E. Homebuyer Education Class IDL Ballroom Interfaith Jason Dieckman Jay Bakker Jordan Everett McRad Kenneth Joslin Kim McDonald LifeLine Little Blue House Living Arts Living Arts of Tulsa Mark Linholm Marriage Equality Week Monthly Mixer Meeting MOREcolor MOREcolor Fine Arts MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition Mr. Leather Nate Benner New Age Renegade New Stage company No Walls Entertainment Group NOW Odeum Odeum Theatre Company OkEq OKEQ EBA OKEQ Equality Business Alliance OKEQ Weekly eNews OKEQ weekly news Oklahomans for Equality OpenArms Openarms Youth Project Openarms Youth Project (OYP) People's Choice People's Choice award picnic Planned Parenthood Pride Idol Rebeka Radcliff Renegade Rev. Bob Lawrence Rev. Bob Lawrence Book Study Reverend Bob Lawrence Reverend Lawrence Service Dogs Shane Allbee softball Sonoma Bistro and Wine Bar Steven Michael's Photography Suzanne Westenhoefer Theatre Pops Theatre Tulsa Theatre Tulsa's New Stage company Therapetics Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma TU Tulsa Growl Tulsa Growl 2013 Tulsa Interfaith Alliance Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa National Organization for Women Tulsa Two Spirits Society Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) Tulsa Zoo University of Tulsa zoo https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/4808d90f963034cf0fe9e88a98dd1563.pdf 5eb7183314a0022c17e0e57da0a5f4be PDF Text Text eNews March 19th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day Equality Business Alliance Welcome to the eNews. OkEq is hosting Marriage Equality Week on March 25th - 30th. Be sure to check out all the events we have on schedule for the week. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Homebuyer Class MOREcolor Art Show Tulsa Pride 2013 Equality Gala The eNews for the week of March 19th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: TMSL EBA Sponsor Singles Night OUT Tulsa Growl Marriage Equality Week Know Your Rights Within Our Reach Suzanne Westenhoefer LifeLine First Thursday Dining Out for Life Be Our Voice, Give a Day Tim Dickmann made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign in memory of his mother, Barbara Dickmann's birthday and sponsored OkEq and the Equality Center on Sunday, March 17th, 2013. Tulsa Two Spirit CODE Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook Be Our Voice, Give a Day �Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, March 21st, 7:00 pm Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Insurance Crew, 420 S. Main Street, Suite 205, Tulsa, OK 74103. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. The Insurance Crew 420 S. Main Street, Suite 205 Tulsa, OK 74103 OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone The April Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Monday, April 8th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Steven Michael's Photography and held at Living Arts of Tulsa. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E. Brady, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 The April Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and nonmembers, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday April 8th. Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. MOREcolor Artist Submissions Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. �We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Grieving Well Tulsa Pride 2013 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Swing Dance Class Mondays �Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook. 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink! 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013 The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Youth Program And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Opening Day on Sunday April 7th, 2013 Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information �The eNews for the week of March 19th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 22nd, 2013 Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 Boot Camp For all the week's events, click here TU Law School's SODA Presents LGBT Law Monday, March 25th, 2013; 7:00 pm Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. �Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Know Your Rights On Monday, March 25th, 2013 TU Law School's SODA (Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) will continue their monthly presentations on the state of LGBT Law in Oklahoma and the nation. As part of Marriage Equality Week, the presentation will be entitled "Preview to the Supreme Court Hearings on Marriage Equality" and will be at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. Within Our Reach Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in collaboration with Family & Children's Services will be offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clitttle@fcsok.org Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. LifeLine Screening at Circle Cinema Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Circle CInema 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 Circle Cinema and the OpenArms Youth Project want to invite you to a screening Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are �of LifeLine, a 25 minute documentary about The Trevor Project and LGBTQ youth suicide prevention. The film will screen at Circle Cinema on Thursday, March 28th, 2013. Doors open at 7:30 and the screening will begin shortly after. The concession stand will be open and a $5 suggested donation will be asked for at the door with all proceeds going to Tulsa's Openarms Youth Project. required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, April 4th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The April OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the work of three different artists: Corazon Watkins, Carolyn Faseler and Don Holladay in a combined show, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P.E. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. CODE: An OML 2013 Fundraiser Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 pm On April 6th, 2013 the Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also �(T.U.L.S.A.) will sponsor a fundraiser at the Tulsa Eagle for the current Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013, Nate Benner. Nate will be the representative from Oklahoma at the International Mr. Leather 2013 competition to be held in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend. All proceeds from this evening will go directly to his travel fund. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. T.U.L.S.A. would love everyone to come and help support Nate, OML 2013, on his journey to Chicago for IML. Adherence to dress code is not mandatory, but HIGHLY encouraged. The event starts at 10:00 pm. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Scarlet Professor: Newton Arvin: A Literary Life Shattered by Scandal' by Barry Werth You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. �During his thirty-seven years at Smith College, Newton Arvin published groundbreaking studies of Hawthorne, Whitman, Melville, and Longfellow that stand today as models of scholarship and psychological acuity. He cultivated friendships with the likes of Edmund Wilson and Lillian Hellman and became mentor to Truman Capote. A social radical and closeted homosexual, the circumspect Arvin nevertheless survived McCarthyism. But in September 1960 his apartment was raided, and his cache of beefcake erotica was confiscated, plunging him into confusion and despair and provoking his panicked betrayal of several friends. An utterly absorbing chronicle, The Scarlet Professor deftly captures the essence of a conflicted man and offers a provocative and unsettling look at American moral fanaticism.. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � Email A resource containing textual messages and binary attachments sent electronically from one person to another or one person to many people. Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Welcome to the eNews. OkEq is hosting Marriage Equality Week on March 25th - 30th. Be sure to check out all the events we have on schedule for the week. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> The eNews for the week of March 19th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Be Our Voice, Give a Day Tim Dickmann made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign in memory of his mother, Barbara Dickmann's birthday and sponsored OkEq and the Equality Center on Sunday, March 17th, 2013. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Insurance Crew, 420 S. Main Street, Suite 205, Tulsa, OK 74103. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. The Insurance Crew 420 S. Main Street, Suite 205 Tulsa, OK 74103 The April Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Monday, April 8th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Steven Michael's Photography and held at Living Arts of Tulsa. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E. Brady, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 The April Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non- members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday April 8th. Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr ( Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. MOREcolor Artist Submissions Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink! Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013 The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Opening Day on Sunday April 7th, 2013 Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> The eNews for the week of March 19th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 22nd, 2013 Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd - 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 For all the week's events, click here TU Law School's SODA Presents LGBT Law Monday, March 25th, 2013; 7:00 pm <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Dennis R. Neill Equality Center </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Know Your Rights On Monday, March 25th, 2013 TU Law School's SODA (Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) will continue their monthly presentations on the state of LGBT Law in Oklahoma and the nation. As part of Marriage Equality Week, the presentation will be entitled "Preview to the Supreme Court Hearings on Marriage Equality" and will be at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. Within Our Reach Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in collaboration with Family & Children's Services will be offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clitttle@fcsok.org Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. LifeLine Screening at Circle Cinema Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Circle CInema 10 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 Circle Cinema and the OpenArms Youth Project want to invite you to a screening of LifeLine, a 25 minute documentary about The Trevor Project and LGBTQ youth suicide prevention. The film will screen at Circle Cinema on Thursday, March 28th, 2013. Doors open at 7:30 and the screening will begin shortly after. The concession stand will be open and a $5 suggested donation will be asked for at the door with all proceeds going to Tulsa's Openarms Youth Project. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, April 4th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The April OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the work of three different artists: Corazon Watkins, Carolyn Faseler and Don Holladay in a combined show, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P .E. Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. CODE: An OML 2013 Fundraiser Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 pm On April 6th, 2013 the Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) will sponsor a fundraiser at the Tulsa Eagle for the current Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013, Nate Benner. Nate will be the representative from Oklahoma at the International Mr. Leather 2013 competition to be held in Chicago over the Memorial Day <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> weekend. All proceeds from this evening will go directly to his travel fund. T.U.L.S.A. would love everyone to come and help support Nate, OML 2013, on his journey to Chicago for IML. Adherence to dress code is not mandatory, but HIGHLY encouraged. The event starts at 10:00 pm. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Scarlet Professor: Newton Arvin: A Literary Life Shattered by Scandal' by Barry Werth You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> During his thirty-seven years at Smith College, Newton Arvin published groundbreaking studies of Hawthorne, Whitman, Melville, and Longfellow that stand today as models of scholarship and psychological acuity. He cultivated friendships with the likes of Edmund Wilson and Lillian Hellman and became mentor to Truman Capote. A social radical and closeted homosexual, the circumspect Arvin nevertheless survived McCarthyism. But in September 1960 his apartment was raided, and his cache of beefcake erotica was confiscated, plunging him into confusion and despair and provoking his panicked betrayal of several friends. An utterly absorbing chronicle, The Scarlet Professor deftly captures the essence of a conflicted man and offers a provocative and unsettling look at American moral fanaticism.. 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Title A name given to the resource [2013] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 19 March 2013 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Weekly eNews, 19 March 2013 Description An account of the resource An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the week of March 19, 2013, 9 pages. Primarily details upcoming events and programs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 19, 2013 2013 6th Annual Turn About Show Be Our Voice Give a Day Circle Cinema Coming Out Workshop Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Dining Out for Life Diversity and Dignity Group EBA EBA Directory email eNews Equality Business Alliance Equality Business Alliance (EBA) Equality Business Alliance Directory Equality Center Equality Gala Equality Gala 2013 Family and Children's Services First Thursday Art Reception fundraisers fundraising Gender Outreach Homebuyer Education Class HOPE Know Your Rights Lambda Al Anon Lambda Al-Anon LGBT Softball LifeLine Live Free Live Free! Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Marriage Equality Week MOREcolor MOREcolor exhibition MOREcolor Fine Arts MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library OkEq OKEQ Board OKEQ EBA OKEQ Equality Business Alliance OkEq Equality Center OKEQ Weekly eNews OKEQ weekly news Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) OML OML 2013 Open Arms Open Arms Youth Project Open Arms Youth Project (OYP) OpenArms OpenArms Project Openarms Youth Project Openarms Youth Project (OYP) OYP Pride Idol Pride Store Prime Timers Rainbow Writers SAGE SAGE-aging issues Service and Advocacy for Gay Elders Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance (SODA) Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance SODA Spectrum Knits Suzanne Westenhoefer TAPT The Trevor Project TMSL Trevor Project TU Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance TU SODA Tulsa Area Prime Timers Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Tulsa Growl Tulsa Growl 2013 Tulsa LGBT Softball Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Metro Softball League (TMSL) Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride Festival Tulsa Two Spirits Society Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (TULSA) Turn About Show Volunteer Tulsa Within Our Reach Workforce Oklahoma Access Point https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3acdd815135726b7008898c5d558021b.pdf b7ed2171239b7accdbe3d478328bd326 PDF Text Text eNews March 13th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day SAGE hosts TCC Welcome to the eNews. OkEq will be hosting Marriage Equality Week on March 25th - 30th. Be sure to check out all the events we have on schedule for the week. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Equality Business Alliance OUTlaw Legal Workshop Homebuyer Class MOREcolor Art Show The eNews for the week of March 13th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Tulsa Pride 2013 DREAM Act Oklahoma Equality Gala Native HIV/AIDS Days TMSL EBA Sponsor Singles Night OUT Tulsa Growl Marriage Equality Week Know Your Rights Within Our Reach Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of their 14th anniversary, Kelly Kirby and Charles Johnston made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and sponsored the Equality Center on the day of Sunday, March 10th, 2013. Thank You and Happy Anniversary, Kelly and Charles! Suzanne Westenhoefer Tulsa Two Spirit Dining Out for Life Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Find Us on Facebook Be Our Voice, Give a Day �SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, March 26th, 2013; 10:30 am OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, March 21st, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. The March Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Street Law Firm. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The Street Law Firm 400 S. Boston Ave. Suite 1100W, Tulsa, OK 74103 OUTlaw Legal Workshop 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; 7:00 pm OkEq will host the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. Upcoming topics include wills, rights of survivorship, medical issues, power of attorney (durable) and inheritances, transgender name changes and trans rights. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Topic for March 14th: Where There's a Will, There's a Way - Have you drafted a will? How will you protect your property and belongings? Make sure your property goes to the right person. Free and open to the public. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for �Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator, Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. MOREcolor Artist Submissions Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Tulsa Pride 2013 Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Swing Dance Class �Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm Youth Program New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride's Drag Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook . 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information �21 to Drink! DREAM ACT Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th, 2013 Oklahomans for Equality will host a training session for DREAM Act Oklahoma at the Equality Center on Saturday March 16th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm and Sunday March 17th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. DAOK is excited to bring together potential leaders from all around Oklahoma to decide the next phase of the immigration youth movement. The retreat will set the direction and focus on what Oklahoma needs. DAOK wants to outline a strategic process and listen to you. DREAM Act Oklahoma is a youth-lead organization with an emphasis on civil rights for the undocumented community, trying to eradicate fear, help educate and advocate for a better life and a brighter future. For more information on DREAM Act OK or to sign up for the training, contact Ivan Godinez at Ivan@dreamactok.org or visit dreamactok.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013 The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. �Gender Outreach March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T. Native American Coalition of Green country Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm The eNews for the week of March 13th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are �Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 22nd, 2013 required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 Game Night The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno For all the week's events, click here TU Law School's SODA Presents LGBT Law Monday, March 25th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Know Your Rights On Monday, March 25th, 2013 TU Law School's SODA (Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) will continue their monthly presentations on the state of LGBT Law in Oklahoma and the nation. As part of Marriage Equality Week, the presentation will be entitled "Preview to the Supreme Court Hearings on Marriage Equality" and will be at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. Within Our Reach Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in collaboration with Family & Children's Services will be offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also �enhance love, commitment and friendship. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clitttle@fcsok.org strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P.E. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. �Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Equality Center Pride Store Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The History of Lesbian Hair' by Mary Dugger You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In The History of Lesbian Hair, Mary Dugger delivers an unrelentingly hilarious view of the modern world. The redoubtable Ms. D. offers an uproarious array of illustrated essays, diagrams, and short takes, subdivided into Life ("The Downside to Lesbian Chic", how to "Build Your Own Lesbian", "So You Want to Be a Straight Girl", and the ultimate definition of children "pets with thumbs"), Liberty ("Far Right Trading Cards", the ethics of outing, and an irrefutable argument proving that if homosexuals really do make up only 1.5 percent of the population, then every gay person in Chicago spends an average of $13.11 on liquor every single day), and The Pursuit of Happiness (the birth of the indomitable alter ego Marie DuGuerre, and her ongoing search for love, romance, and a decent vacation). Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � Email A resource containing textual messages and binary attachments sent electronically from one person to another or one person to many people. Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Welcome to the eNews. OkEq will be hosting Marriage Equality Week on March 25th - 30th. Be sure to check out all the events we have on schedule for the week. eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> The eNews for the week of March 13th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Be Our Voice, Give a Day In honor of their 14th anniversary, Kelly Kirby and Charles Johnston made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and sponsored the Equality Center on the day of Sunday, March 10th, 2013. Thank You and Happy Anniversary, Kelly and Charles! </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Be Our Voice, Give a Day <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, March 26th, 2013; 10:30 am </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. The March Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Street Law Firm. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. The Street Law Firm 400 S. Boston Ave. Suite 1100W, Tulsa, OK 74103 OUTlaw Legal Workshop 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; 7:00 pm OkEq will host the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. Upcoming topics include wills, rights of survivorship, medical issues, power of attorney (durable) and inheritances, transgender name changes and trans rights. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Topic for March 14th: Where There's a Will, There's a Way - Have you drafted a will? How will you protect your property and belongings? Make sure your property goes to the right person. Free and open to the public. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr ( Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator, Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. MOREcolor Artist Submissions Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Tulsa Pride 2013 <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride's Drag Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook. 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to drink! <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> DREAM ACT Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th, 2013 Oklahomans for Equality will host a training session for DREAM Act Oklahoma at the Equality Center on Saturday March 16th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm and Sunday March 17th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. DAOK is excited to bring together potential leaders from all around Oklahoma to decide the next phase of the immigration youth movement. The retreat will set the direction and focus on what Oklahoma needs. DAOK wants to outline a strategic process and listen to you. DREAM Act Oklahoma is a youth-lead organization with an emphasis on civil rights for the undocumented community, trying to eradicate fear, help educate and advocate for a better life and a brighter future. For more information on DREAM Act OK or to sign up for the training, contact Ivan Godinez at Ivan@dreamactok.org or visit dreamactok.org Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013 The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T. Native American Coalition of Green country Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com The eNews for the week of March 13th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Dennis R Neill Equality Center </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 22nd, 2013 Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd - 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 For all the week's events, click here TU Law School's SODA Presents LGBT Law Monday, March 25th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Know Your Rights On Monday, March 25th, 2013 TU Law School's SODA (Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) will continue their monthly presentations on the state of LGBT Law in Oklahoma and the nation. As part of Marriage Equality Week, the presentation will be entitled "Preview to the Supreme Court Hearings on Marriage Equality" and will be at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. Within Our Reach Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in collaboration with Family & Children's Services will be offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clitttle@fcsok.org <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P.E. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The History of Lesbian Hair' by Mary Dugger You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In The History of Lesbian Hair, Mary Dugger delivers an unrelentingly hilarious view of the modern world. The redoubtable Ms. D. offers an uproarious array of illustrated essays, diagrams, and short takes, subdivided into Life ("The Downside to Lesbian Chic", how to "Build Your Own Lesbian", "So You Want to Be a Straight Girl", and the ultimate definition of children - "pets with thumbs"), Liberty ("Far Right Trading Cards", the ethics of outing, and an irrefutable argument proving that if homosexuals really do make up only 1.5 percent of the population, then every gay person in Chicago spends an average of $13.11 on liquor every single day), and The Pursuit of Happiness (the birth of the indomitable alter ego Marie DuGuerre, and her ongoing search for love, romance, and a decent vacation). 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Primarily details upcoming events and programs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 13, 2013 2013 6th Annual Turn About Show AIDS AIDS/HIV Be Our Voice Give a Day Coming Out Workshop Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project DAOK Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Dining Out for Life Diversity and Dignity Group DREAM ACT DREAM ACT Oklahoma DREAM ACT Oklahoma (DAOK) EBA EBA Directory email eNews Equality Business Alliance Equality Business Alliance (EBA) Equality Center Equality Gala Equality Gala 2013 Family and Children's Services H.E.A.R.T. H.O.P.E. HEART Native American Coalition of Green Country HIV HIV/AIDs Homebuyer Education Class HOPE HOPE Testing HOPE Testing Clinic Know Your Rights Lambda Al Anon Lambda Al-Anon Live Free Live Free! Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Marriage Equality Week MOREcolor MOREcolor exhibition MOREcolor Fine Arts MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library Native American Coalition of Green County Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Native Americans OkEq OKEQ EBA OKEQ Equality Business Alliance OkEq Equality Center OKEQ Weekly eNews OKEQ weekly news Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) OUTlaw OUTlaw Legal Workshop Pride Idol Pride Store Prime Timers Rainbow Writers SAGE Service and Advocacy for Gay Elders Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance (SODA) Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance SODA Spectrum Knits Suzanne Westenhoefer TAPT TCC Center TU Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance TU SODA Tulsa Area Prime Timers Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Tulsa Community College Tulsa Community College (TCC) Tulsa Growl Tulsa Growl 2013 Tulsa LGBT Softball Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Metro Softball League (TMSL) Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride Festival Tulsa Two Spirits Society Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering Turn About Show Volunteer Tulsa Within Our Reach Workforce Oklahoma Access Point https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/77d1f14cf698e0066aec528fdc2b96e2.pdf 8cdfcef029c77ac73f9dee8bb391f0e9 PDF Text Text eNews March 5th, 2013 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day First Thursday Welcome to the eNews. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is entirely supported by donations from the community. Be Our Voice, Give a Day allows us to spotlight our generous donors. Be Our Voice, Give a Day eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality The eNews for the week of March 5th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Camp Fire Green Country Camp Fire Candy Sale Gamily Medicare Supplements Legal Clinic Equality Business Alliance LGBT Equality Day Tulsa Pride 2013 Equality Gala SAGE hosts TCC DREAM Act Oklahoma TMSL Native HIV/AIDS Days Homebuyer Class Tulsa Mister Leather EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day Denise Polonchak donated to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and sponsored the LGBT Helpline for yesterday Monday, March 4th, 2013 to celebrate her son's 31st Birthday. Happy Birthday Dusty and Thank You Denise for your support! Singles Night OUT COLORAMA Tulsa Growl Marriage Equality Week Within Our Reach Suzanne Westenhoefer Tulsa Two Spirit Council Oak Mens Chorale MOREcolor Art Show Red State Brief Imperial Court Pride Store Rainbow Library �Volunteer Find Us on Facebook OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, March 21st, 7:00 pm Be Our Voice, Give a Day First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 6:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The March OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center, will feature the Photographic Art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone, beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone Tai Chi Class Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale Wednesday, March 6th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality will host a Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. Camp Fire will be selling their world famous Chocolate Bars for $1 each. Camp Fire is an inclusive organization welcoming children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusion organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Cookie Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Samoas (chocolate, caramel, coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie) and Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie). GAMILY Meeting Saturday, March 9th, 2013; 3:00 pm OkEq welcomes our new intern, Samantha Checotah, who will be working with our GAMILY program which advocates and serves LGBT parents and their children. Gamily will have a Meet n Greet get together on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Equality Center. SAGE hosts Medicare Supplements Made Easy Tuesday, March 12th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will host Al Triggs (Creative Marketing Director for Legacy Insurance Advisors) for an informational presentation on Medicare Supplements and information on where you can get the most value for your money. Do you find the descriptions about supplement programs confusing? Do you fee you are paying too much money? Are your medications too expensive? Lunch will be provided. Please RVSP to mary.jones@okeq.org. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Legal Aid Services Legal Clinic Tuesday, March 12th, 2013; 6:00 pm Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's next Legal Clinic at the Equality Center is on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, at 6:00 pm. This free to the public legal clinic will address Oklahoma's Juvenile Code & Juvenile Law Issues. The clinic's guest speaker will be Ivan Orndorff, Esq. and Craig Reffner, Esq. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & �James Prather Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it sent to eba@okeq.org by Monday March 11th. The March Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Street Law Firm. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. The Street Law Firm 400 S. Boston Ave. Suite 1100W, Tulsa, OK 74103 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day Wednesday March 6th, 2013; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Equality Network (TEN) invites all LGBT and allied people from across the state for the 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day at the Capitol. Nothing shapes legislators' attitudes more than face-to-face contact with their constituents. Wednesday, March 6th will begin with a brief lobbying training session at 9:00 am in Room 25. TEN will provide information on how to effectively interact with your representatives as well as talking points for target legislation. TEN encourages you to set up an appointment with your state representative and state senator in advance to ensure that you will be able to meet with them on Equality Day. To find your representatives, click here. SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Youth Program Tulsa Pride 2013 Diversity & Dignity Group Tulsa Pride is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org for Tulsa Pride 2013. Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information �Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride's Drag Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook . 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink! Self Defense Class Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013 The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. �Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, March 26th, 2013; 10:30 am SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are �required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org DREAM ACT Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th, 2013 Oklahomans for Equality will host a training session for DREAM Act Oklahoma at the Equality Center on Saturday March 16th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm and Sunday March 17th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. DAOK is excited to bring together potential leaders from all around Oklahoma to decide the next phase of the immigration youth movement. The retreat will set the direction and focus on what Oklahoma needs. DAOK wants to outline a strategic process and listen to you. DREAM Act Oklahoma is a youth-lead organization with an emphasis on civil rights for the undocumented community, trying to eradicate fear, help educate and advocate for a better life and a brighter future. For more information on DREAM Act OK or to sign up for the training, contact Ivan Godinez at Ivan@dreamactok.org or visit dreamactok.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also �from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T. Native American Coalition of Green country strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr (Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Friday and Saturday, March 8th & 9th, 2013 Tulsa's Premier Gay Leather Event - the Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest and Event will take place March 8th & 9th, 2013 at the Tulsa Eagle, 1338 E. 3rd St, just east of Downtown Tulsa. The Event begins on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 pm with a Meet n Greet Mixer at the Tulsa Eagle and follows up with the Contest at 10:00 pm on Saturday the 9th of March. The event is open and welcoming to all interested fans and friends. Part of the $5 cover charge will start the charity fund that will be raised throughout the year. For more information email: tmlproducers@gmail.com The eNews for the week of March 5th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. �Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 8th, 2013 COLORAMA presented by Tulsa Lambda Bowling Friday, March 8th, 2013; 8:00 pm Sheridan Lanes 3121 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK The Tulsa Lambda League bowlers present COLORAMA at Sheridan lanes. Friday, March 8th, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to come out and join in for a fun night of bowling, and to win some cash. COLORAMA is a fundraiser for the Jackpot Oklahoma Lambda Tournament (JOLT), Tulsa's only annual Gay bowling tournament which brings in Gay & Lesbian bowlers throughout the nation to Tulsa. You don't need to be a league bowler to participate, so any skill level is welcomed. The cost for COLORAMA is $20. Be prepared to have a ball. Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 Within Our Reach Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in collaboration with Family & Children's Services will be offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clitttle@fcsok.org Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and �contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals continue on Mondays; 7:00 pm The Vocal Pride Foundation is excited to announce that Council Oak Mens Chorale rehearsals for the summer 2013 season have begun. Our performance ensemble had great success last season with the Divo/Diva summer concert, a stellar performance in Denver, Colorado at the GALA 2012 Festival, and our fall Zinga! performances with clarinetist Stacy C. Smith. Council Oak Men's Chorale Summer Season 2013 "DONNA SUMMER/WHITNEY HOUSTON - A TRIBUTE" with celebrated soloist Phena Hackett, Soprano Rehearsals continue on Mondays Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave Fellowship Hall 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Performances are Tuesday, June 4th and Friday June 7th, 2013 at Lorton Performance Center - TU Campus www.counciloak.org MOREcolor Artist Submissions Opening Night June 13th, 2013 Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the �public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com "Red State Brief" Filed in Marriage Cases at US Supreme Court Oklahomans for Equality today joined the Utah Pride Center, Campaign for Southern Equality and twenty-five other organizations in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court. The brief urges the justices to strike down a wide range of anti-gay laws. The brief calls on the Court to uphold appellate court rulings in both the Defense of Marriage and Proposition 8 cases currently pending. Oklahomans for Equality joined Utah Pride in this "Red State Brief" to detail the long history of anti-gay legislation in many states around the nation that denigrates the LGBT community. "This brief is about arguing on behalf of the millions of Americans who feel hopeless that legislation on a state level will ever advance their cause," said Utah Pride Attorney and former Bush Administration United States Attorney Brett Tolman. The brief contends that many local state laws are designed to routinely deny gay citizens basic civil rights, and many state codes are woven in a tangle that can only be unraveled by the courts. Read the brief here Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events I.C.A.O. - Coronation VI March 7th - 10th, 2013 Regent Emperor V Philip "Papa Scrappy" Saint Johns & Regent Empress V Kris Kohl & The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Invite you to Coronation VI "A Night at the USO with Designing Women and a Cast of Stars" Thursday, March 7th Meet and Greet at Tulsa Eagle @ 10 PM, No Cover Friday, March 8th Hospitality Noon to 3 at Host Hotel Out of Town Show - Host Hotel - Doors at 6, Show at 7 $15 - includes bus tour Bus leaves hotel at 9 - drag welcome but not required Hospitality Midnight to 3 Must have wrist band for bus tour and hospitality Friday night. �Saturday, March 9th Hospitality - 8 am to 3 pm Woman's Conference 1 pm - Host Hotel (Open to the Public, Free) Coronation VI - Host Hotel - $45 (Dress is Theme or Formal) Doors / Meet and Greet at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm and Ceremony at 7 pm Hospitality - 1 hour after Coronation to 3 am Sunday, March 10th Victory Brunch - Host Hotel - $25 Doors at 10:30, Brunch at 11 Shot Party - 3 pm - 5 pm Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Victory Show - 7 pm - ? Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Hotel, Tickets and Program Advertising Information are available on theImperial Court of All Oklahoma website I.C.A.O. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization for more information contact ICAO on Facebook or impcourtok@gmail.com Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Anything but Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth' by Wayne Besen You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center �Nationally known activist Wayne Besen spent four years examining the phenomenon of "ex-gay" ministries and reparative therapies-interviewing leaders, attending conferences, and visiting ministries undercover as he accumulated hundreds of hours of research. The result is Anything but Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth, a groundbreaking exposé of the controversial movement that's revered by independent religious groups and reviled by gay and lesbian organizations. The book presents a historical perspective on the dispute, examining "ex-gay" groups such as Love In Action, Exodus International, Homosexuals Anonymous, and profiling a cast of characters that includes Pat Robertson, the Rev. Jerry Falwell, "ex-gay" poster boy John Paulk, National Association of Research and Therapy of Homosexuality activist Richard Cohen, and psychiatrist Dr. Robert Spitzer. An in-depth, well-researched, and historically significant account, Anything but Straight is full of startling facts and alarming surprises. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � Email A resource containing textual messages and binary attachments sent electronically from one person to another or one person to many people. Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Welcome to the eNews. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is entirely supported by donations from the community. Be Our Voice, Give a Day allows us to spotlight our generous donors. Be Our Voice, Give a Day eNews Staff Oklahomans for <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> The eNews for the week of March 5th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Be Our Voice, Give a Day Denise Polonchak donated to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and sponsored the LGBT Helpline for yesterday Monday, March 4th, 2013 to celebrate her son's 31st Birthday. Happy Birthday Dusty and Thank You Denise for your support! </div> </div> </div> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> eNews March 5th, 2013 </div> </div> </div> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> In This Issue EBA Sponsor Be Our Voice, Give a Day First Thursday Camp Fire Green Country Camp Fire Candy Sale Gamily Medicare Supplements Legal Clinic <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Be Our Voice, Give a Day First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 6:00 pm The March OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center, will feature the Photographic Art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone, beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale Wednesday, March 6th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality will host a Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. Camp Fire will be selling their world famous Chocolate Bars for $1 each. Camp Fire is an inclusive organization welcoming children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusion organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Cookie Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Samoas (chocolate, caramel, coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie) and Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie). GAMILY Meeting Saturday, March 9th, 2013; 3:00 pm OkEq welcomes our new intern, Samantha Checotah, who will be working with our GAMILY program which advocates and serves LGBT parents and their children. Gamily will have a Meet n Greet get together on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Equality Center. SAGE hosts Medicare Supplements Made Easy Tuesday, March 12th, 2013; 10:00 am SAGE Tulsa will host Al Triggs (Creative Marketing Director for Legacy Insurance Advisors) for an informational presentation on Medicare Supplements and information on where you can get the most value for your money. Do you find the descriptions about supplement programs confusing? Do you fee you are paying too much money? Are your medications too expensive? Lunch will be provided. Please RVSP to mary.jones@okeq.org. Legal Aid Services Legal Clinic Tuesday, March 12th, 2013; 6:00 pm Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma's next Legal Clinic at the Equality Center is on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, at 6:00 pm. This free to the public legal clinic will address Oklahoma's Juvenile Code & Juvenile Law Issues. The clinic's guest speaker will be Ivan Orndorff, Esq. and Craig Reffner, Esq. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it sent to eba@okeq.org by Monday March 11th. The March Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by The Street Law Firm. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. The Street Law Firm 400 S. Boston Ave. Suite 1100W, Tulsa, OK 74103 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day Wednesday March 6th, 2013; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Equality Network (TEN) invites all LGBT and allied people from across the state for the 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day at the Capitol. Nothing shapes legislators' attitudes more than face-to-face contact with their constituents. Wednesday, March 6th will begin with a brief lobbying training session at 9:00 am in Room 25. TEN will provide information on how to effectively interact with your representatives as well as talking points for target legislation. TEN encourages you to set up an appointment with your state representative and state senator in advance to ensure that you will be able to meet with them on Equality Day. To find your representatives, click here. Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries atwww.tulsapride.org for Tulsa Pride 2013. Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Dennis R Neill Equality Center <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride's Drag Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook. 6th Annual Turn About Show Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8:00 pm, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink! Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013 The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, March 26th, 2013; 10:30 am SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> DREAM ACT Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th, 2013 Oklahomans for Equality will host a training session for DREAM Act Oklahoma at the Equality Center on Saturday March 16th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm and Sunday March 17th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. DAOK is excited to bring together potential leaders from all around Oklahoma to decide the next phase of the immigration youth movement. The retreat will set the direction and focus on what Oklahoma needs. DAOK wants to outline a strategic process and listen to you. DREAM Act Oklahoma is a youth-lead organization with an emphasis on civil rights for the undocumented community, trying to eradicate fear, help educate and advocate for a better life and a brighter future. For more information on DREAM Act OK or to sign up for the training, contact Ivan Godinez at Ivan@dreamactok.org or visit dreamactok.org Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T. Native American Coalition of Green country Homebuyer Education Class Thursday, March 28th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a free Homebuyer Education Class on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn about the home buying process. The class will be conducted by Shane Allbee (Theinsurancecrew), Anthony Carr ( Keller Williams Realty) and Jason Dieckman (Bank of the Wichitas Mortgage Company). There is no admission fee for this informational class. Learn the basic steps to homeownership: Lender/Realtor/Insurance and the basics to knowing "Your Credit". The class will include a Q&A session. Participants will be provided with a packet to get started. Seating will be limited so send an RSVP to OkEq Program Coordinator Mary Jones mary.jones@okeq.org. Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Friday and Saturday, March 8th & 9th, 2013 Tulsa's Premier Gay Leather Event - the Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest and Event will take place March 8th & 9th, 2013 at the Tulsa Eagle, 1338 E. 3rd St, just east of Downtown Tulsa. The Event begins on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 pm with a Meet n Greet Mixer at the Tulsa Eagle and follows up with the Contest at 10:00 pm on Saturday the 9th of March. The event is open and welcoming to all interested fans and friends. Part of the $5 cover charge will start the charity fund that will be raised throughout the year. For more information email: tmlproducers@gmail.com The eNews for the week of March 5th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 8th, 2013 COLORAMA presented by Tulsa Lambda Bowling Friday, March 8th, 2013; 8:00 pm Sheridan Lanes 3121 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK The Tulsa Lambda League bowlers present COLORAMA at Sheridan lanes. Friday, March 8th, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to come out and join in for a fun night of bowling, and to win some cash. COLORAMA is a fundraiser for the Jackpot Oklahoma Lambda Tournament (JOLT), Tulsa's only annual Gay bowling tournament which brings in Gay & Lesbian bowlers throughout the nation to Tulsa. You don't need to be a league bowler to participate, so any skill level is welcomed. The cost for COLORAMA is $20. Be prepared to have a ball. Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd - 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Marriage Equality Week March 25th - 30th, 2013 Within Our Reach Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 1:00 - 5:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality in collaboration with Family & Children's Services will be offering "Within Our Reach" a free, fun, educational couples relationship enhancement workshop. It is intended to help couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. In addition, couples will learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness, and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Carrie at 918.560.1243 or email clitttle@fcsok.org Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq download the registration form here. Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals continue on Mondays; 7:00 pm The Vocal Pride Foundation is excited to announce that Council Oak Mens Chorale rehearsals for the summer 2013 season have begun. Our performance ensemble had great success last season with the Divo/Diva summer concert, a stellar performance in Denver, Colorado at the GALA 2012 Festival, and our fall Zinga! performances with clarinetist Stacy C. Smith. </div> <div class="column"> website or </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Council Oak Men's Chorale Summer Season 2013 "DONNA SUMMER/WHITNEY HOUSTON - A TRIBUTE" with celebrated soloist Phena Hackett, Soprano Rehearsals continue on Mondays Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave Fellowship Hall 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Performances are Tuesday, June 4th and Friday June 7th, 2013 at Lorton Performance Center - TU Campus www.counciloak.org MOREcolor Artist Submissions Opening Night June 13th, 2013 Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com "Red State Brief" Filed in Marriage Cases at US Supreme Court Oklahomans for Equality today joined the Utah Pride Center, Campaign for Southern Equality and twenty-five other organizations in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court. The brief urges the justices to strike down a wide range of anti-gay laws. The brief calls on the Court to uphold appellate court rulings in both the Defense ofMarriage and Proposition 8 cases currently pending. Oklahomans for Equality joined Utah Pride in this "Red State Brief" to detail the long history of anti-gay legislation in many states around the nation that denigrates the LGBT community. "This brief is about arguing on behalf of the millions of Americans who feel hopeless that legislation on a state level will ever advance their cause," said Utah Pride Attorney and former Bush Administration United States Attorney Brett Tolman. The brief contends that many local state laws are designed to routinely deny gay citizens basic civil rights, and many state codes are woven in a tangle that can only be unraveled by the courts. Read the brief here Imperial Court of All Oklahoma </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Upcoming Events </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> I.C.A.O. - Coronation VI March 7th - 10th, 2013 </div> </div> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Regent Emperor V Philip "Papa Scrappy" Saint Johns & Regent Empress V Kris Kohl & The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Invite you to Coronation VI "A Night at the USO with Designing Women and a Cast of Stars" Thursday, March 7th Meet and Greet at Tulsa Eagle @ 10 PM, No Cover Friday, March 8th Hospitality Noon to 3 at Host Hotel Out of Town Show - Host Hotel - Doors at 6, Show at 7 $15 - includes bus tour Bus leaves hotel at 9 - drag welcome but not required Hospitality Midnight to 3 Must have wrist band for bus tour and hospitality Friday night. <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Saturday, March 9th Hospitality - 8 am to 3 pm Woman's Conference 1 pm - Host Hotel (Open to the Public, Free) Coronation VI - Host Hotel - $45 (Dress is Theme or Formal) Doors / Meet and Greet at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm and Ceremony at 7 pm Hospitality - 1 hour after Coronation to 3 am Sunday, March 10th Victory Brunch - Host Hotel - $25 Doors at 10:30, Brunch at 11 Shot Party - 3 pm - 5 pm Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Victory Show - 7 pm - ? Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Hotel, Tickets and Program Advertising Information are available on theImperial Court of All Oklahoma website I.C.A.O. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization for more information contact ICAO on Facebook or impcourtok@gmail.com Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Anything but Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth' by Wayne Besen You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center <div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> Nationally known activist Wayne Besen spent four years examining the phenomenon of "ex-gay" ministries and reparative therapies-interviewing leaders, attending conferences, and visiting ministries undercover as he accumulated hundreds of hours of research. 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ICAO Imperial Court of all Oklahoma Imperial Court of All Oklahoma (ICAO) Jackpot Oklahoma Lambda Tournament Jackpot Oklahoma Lambda Tournament (JOLT) JOLT Lambda Al Anon Lambda Al-Anon Lambda Bowling League Legal Aid Services Legal Aid Services Legal Clinic Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Legal Clinic LGBT Equality Day LGBT Softball marriage equality Marriage Equality Week Medicare Medicare Supplements MOREcolor MOREcolor exhibition MOREcolor Fine Arts MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition Mr. Leather Mr. Leather 2013 Mr. Leather Contest Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library Native American Coalition of Green County Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Native Americans OkEq OKEQ EBA OKEQ Equality Business Alliance OkEq Equality Center OKEQ Weekly eNews OKEQ weekly news Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Pride Idol Pride Store Prime Timers Rainbow Writers SAGE Service and Advocacy for Gay Elders services & Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Spectrum Knits Suzanne Westenhoefer TAPT TCC TCC Center TMSL Tulsa Area Prime Timers Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Tulsa Community College Tulsa Community College (TCC) Tulsa Growl Tulsa Growl 2013 Tulsa Lambda Bowling Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Tulsa LGBT Softball Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Metro Softball League (TMSL) Tulsa Mr. Leather Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride Festival Tulsa Two Spirits Society Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering Turn About Show Volunteer Tulsa Within Our Reach Workforce Oklahoma Access Point https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1db3afe28cf3494047b1141c2d549250.pdf 991df1e44807a652dfda85540eab99c0 PDF Text Text eNews February 28th, 2013 In This Issue Be Our Voice, Give a Day Red State Brief Equality Business Alliance Welcome to the eNews. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is entirely supported by donations from the community. Be Our Voice, Give a Day allows us to spotlight our generous donors. Be Our Voice, Give a Day eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Be Our Voice, Give a Day To honor the 1st anniversary of their wedding in Washington D.C., Laura Belmonte and Susan Arrington have made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and are sponsoring Oklahomans for Equality on Sunday March 3rd, 2013. Congratulations Laura and Susan and Thank You for the support! Guys Dine Too Camp Fire Green Country Camp Fire Candy Sale First Thursday Gamily Swing Dance Class OUTlaw Legal Workshop Tulsa Pride 2013 SAGE hosts TCC TMSL LGBT Equality Day Native HIV/AIDS Days Tulsa Mister Leather Singles Night OUT COLORAMA Suzanne Westenhoefer Expatriate Council Oak Mens Chorale Tulsa Two Spirit Imperial Court Pride Store Be Our Voice, Give a Day "Red State Brief" Filed in Marriage Cases at US Supreme Court Oklahomans for Equality today joined the Utah Pride Center, Campaign for Southern Equality and twenty-five other organizations in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court. The brief urges the justices to strike down a wide range of anti-gay laws. The brief calls on the Court to uphold appellate court rulings in both the Defense of Marriage and Proposition 8 cases currently pending. Oklahomans for Equality joined Utah Pride in this "Red State Brief" to detail the long history of anti-gay legislation in many states around the nation that denigrates the LGBT community. "This brief is about arguing on behalf of the millions of Americans who feel Rainbow Library Volunteer Inclement Weather Policy Find Us on Facebook �hopeless that legislation on a state level will ever advance their cause," said Utah Pride Attorney and former Bush Administration United States Attorney Brett Tolman. The brief contends that many local state laws are designed to routinely deny gay citizens basic civil rights, and many state codes are woven in a tangle that can only be unraveled by the courts. Read the brief here Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it sent to eba@okeq.org by Monday March 11th. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, March 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm The March meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Brothers Houligan on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Brothers Houligan is located at 9701 E 61st OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, March 21st, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone www.broshouligan.com Guys Dine Too is a social program by OkEq for Gay Men, and their male Allies/friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale Wednesday, March 6th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality will host a Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 starting at 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Camp Fire will be selling their world famous Chocolate Bars for $1 each. Camp Fire is an inclusive organization welcoming children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusion organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Cookie Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Samoas (chocolate, caramel, coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie) and Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie). Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 6:00 pm The March OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center, will feature the Photographic Art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone, beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well GAMILY Meeting Saturday, March 9th, 2013; 3:00 pm 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens OkEq welcomes our new intern, Samantha Checotah, who will be working with our GAMILY program which advocates and serves LGBT parents and their children. Gamily will have a Meet n Greet get together on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Equality Center. Swing Dance Class Every Monday; 7:00 pm Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. TOSS is teaching an 8-week series of classes running until February 25th, 2013 at the Equality Center. Don't know your left foot from your right? That's okay! Start with the basic step and work through beginner and intermediate �lessons in Swing Dance-era dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to www.tosstulsa.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. OUTlaw Legal Workshop 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; 7:00 pm Topic for February 28th : Where There's a Will, There's a Way - Have you drafted a will? How will you protect your property and belongings? Make sure your property goes to the right person. Free and open to the public. OkEq will host the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. Upcoming topics include wills, rights of survivorship, medical issues, power of attorney (durable) and inheritances, transgender name changes and trans rights. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org for Tulsa Pride 2013. SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Youth Program Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, February 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday February 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride's Drag Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook . 6th Annual Turn About Show Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information �Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8 PM, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink! SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, March 26th, 2013; 10:30 am Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day Wednesday March 6th, 2013; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Equality Network (TEN) invites all LGBT and allied people from across the state for the 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day at the Capitol. Nothing shapes legislators' attitudes more than face-to-face contact with their Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm �constituents. Wednesday, March 6th will begin with a brief lobbying training session at 9:00 am in Room 25. TEN will provide information on how to effectively interact with your representatives as well as talking points for target legislation. TEN encourages you to set up an appointment with your state representative and state senator in advance to ensure that you will be able to meet with them on Equality Day. To find your representatives, click here. (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T Native American Coalition of Green country Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Friday and Saturday, March 8th & 9th, 2013 Tulsa's Premier Gay Leather Event - the Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest and Event will take place March 8th & 9th, 2013 at the Tulsa Eagle, 1338 E. 3rd St, just east of Downtown Tulsa. The Event begins on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 pm with a Meet n Greet Mixer at the Tulsa Eagle and follows up with the Contest at 10:00 pm on Saturday the 9th of March. The event is open and welcoming to all interested fans and friends. Part of the $5 cover charge will start the charity fund that will be raised throughout the year. For more information email: tmlproducers@gmail.com Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org �Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 8th, 2013 COLORAMA presented by Tulsa Lambda Bowling Friday, March 8th, 2013; 8:00 pm Sheridan Lanes 3121 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK The Tulsa Lambda League bowlers present COLORAMA at Sheridan lanes. Friday, March 8th, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to come out and join in for a fun night of bowling, and to win some cash. COLORAMA is a fundraiser for the Jackpot Oklahoma Lambda Tournament (JOLT), Tulsa's only annual Gay bowling tournament which brings in Gay & Lesbian bowlers throughout the nation to Tulsa. You don't need to be a league bowler to participate, so any skill level is welcomed. The cost for COLORAMA is $20. Be prepared to have a ball. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Expatriate Friday, March 1st and Saturday March 2nd, 2013; 8:00 pm Nightingale Theater 1416 E 4th St "EXPATRIATE" a two-act play with all vocal music. Poet, playwright, and performer Lenelle Moise has written, composed and stars in a compelling Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. �two woman production. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Friday, March 1st & Saturday, March 2nd at the Nightingale Theater at 8:00 pm. Achingly platonic soulmates Claudie and Alphine are unsung musicians and longtime best-friends. Both wrestle with the addiction, abandonment and sexual trauma that run in their respective family histories. Diligent, dutiful, Julliard-trained composer Claudie may or may not be celibate while sparkly, indulgent Alphine has more natural star-potential and sex appeal than she knows what to do with. Supported by playwright/ composer Lenelle Moise's funk-infused all-vocal score. For more info visit Living Arts Tulsa lenellemoise.com Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm The Vocal Pride Foundation is excited to announce Council Oak Mens Chorale will soon begin rehearsal for the summer 2013 season. Our performance ensemble had great success last season with the Divo/Diva summer concert, a stellar performance in Denver, Colorado at the GALA 2012 Festival, and our fall Zinga! performances with clarinetist Stacy C. Smith. Council Oak Men's Chorale Summer Season 2013 "DONNA SUMMER/WHITNEY HOUSTON - A TRIBUTE" with celebrated soloist Phena Hackett, Soprano Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013 Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave Fellowship Hall 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Performances are Tuesday, June 4th and Friday June 7th, 2013 at Lorton Performance Center - TU Campus www.counciloak.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org �The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events I.C.A.O. - Coronation VI March 7th - 10th, 2013 Regent Emperor V Philip "Papa Scrappy" Saint Johns & Regent Empress V Kris Kohl & The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Invite you to Coronation VI "A Night at the USO with Designing Women and a Cast of Stars" Thursday, March 7th Meet and Greet at Tulsa Eagle @ 10 PM, No Cover Friday, March 8th Hospitality Noon to 3 at Host Hotel Out of Town Show - Host Hotel - Doors at 6, Show at 7 $15 - includes bus tour Bus leaves hotel at 9 - drag welcome but not required Hospitality Midnight to 3 Must have wrist band for bus tour and hospitality Friday night. Saturday, March 9th Hospitality - 8 am to 3 pm Woman's Conference 1 pm - Host Hotel (Open to the Public, Free) Coronation VI - Host Hotel - $45 (Dress is Theme or Formal) Doors / Meet and Greet at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm and Ceremony at 7 pm Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �Hospitality - 1 hour after Coronation to 3 am Sunday, March 10th Victory Brunch - Host Hotel - $25 Doors at 10:30, Brunch at 11 Shot Party - 3 pm - 5 pm Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Victory Show - 7 pm - ? Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Hotel, Tickets and Program Advertising Information are available on theImperial Court of All Oklahoma website I.C.A.O. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization for more information contact ICAO on Facebook or impcourtok@gmail.com Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Landing' by Emma Donoghue You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center A delightful, old-fashioned love story with a uniquely twenty-first-century twist, Landing is a romantic comedy that explores the pleasures and sorrows of long-distance relationshipsthe kind millions of us now maintain mostly by plane, phone, and Internet. Síle is a stylish citizen of the new Dublin, a veteran flight attendant who's traveled the world. Jude is a twenty-five-year-old archivist, stubbornly attached to the tiny town of Ireland, Ontario, in which she was born and raised. On her first plane trip, Jude's and Síle's worlds touch and snag at Heathrow Airport. In the course of the next year, their lives, and those of their friends and families, will be drawn into a new, shaky orbit. This sparkling, lively story explores �age-old questions: Does where you live matter more than who you live with? What would you give up for love, and would you be a fool to do so? Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Inclement Weather Policy Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been cancelled due to poor road conditions or winter weather advisories. Please contact the Equality Center by calling 918-743-4297 or check the OkEq website: www.okeq.org Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, will contact the local media so we can be included in the posted weather-related closings. Info will also be posted on Facebook. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � Email A resource containing textual messages and binary attachments sent electronically from one person to another or one person to many people. Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers Be Our Voice, Give a Day To honor the 1st anniversary of their wedding in Washington D.C., Laura Belmonte and Susan Arrington have made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and are sponsoring Oklahomans for Equality on Sunday March 3rd, 2013. Congratulations Laura and Susan and Thank You for the support! Be Our Voice, Give a Day "Red State Brief" Filed in Marriage Cases at US Supreme Court Oklahomans for Equality today joined the Utah Pride Center, Campaign for Southern Equality and twenty-five other organizations in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court. The brief urges the justices to strike down a wide range of anti-gay laws. The brief calls on the Court to uphold appellate court rulings in both the Defense ofMarriage and Proposition 8 cases currently pending. Oklahomans for Equality joined Utah Pride in this "Red State Brief" to detail the long history of anti-gay legislation in many states around the nation that denigrates the LGBT community. "This brief is about arguing on behalf of the millions of Americans who feel eNews February 28th, 2013 In This Issue Be Our Voice, Give a Day Red State Brief Equality Business Alliance Guys Dine Too Camp Fire Green Country Camp Fire Candy Sale First Thursday Gamily Swing Dance Class OUTlaw Legal Workshop Tulsa Pride 2013 SAGE hosts TCC TMSL LGBT Equality Day Native HIV/AIDS Days Tulsa Mister Leather Singles Night OUT COLORAMA Suzanne Westenhoefer Expatriate Council Oak Mens Chorale Tulsa Two Spirit Imperial Court Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Inclement Weather Policy Find Us on Facebook Welcome to the eNews. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is entirely supported by donations from the community. Be Our Voice, Give a Day allows us to spotlight our generous donors. Be Our Voice, Give a Day eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality hopeless that legislation on a state level will ever advance their cause," said Utah Pride Attorney and former Bush Administration United States Attorney Brett Tolman. The brief contends that many local state laws are designed to routinely deny gay citizens basic civil rights, and many state codes are woven in a tangle that can only be unraveled by the courts. Read the brief here Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The March Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and non-members, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it sent to eba@okeq.org by Monday March 11th. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, March 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm The March meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Brothers Houligan on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Brothers Houligan is located at 9701 E 61st www.broshouligan.com Guys Dine Too is a social program by OkEq for Gay Men, and their male Allies/friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale Wednesday, March 6th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality will host a Camp Fire Green Country Candy Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 starting at 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Camp Fire will be selling their world famous Chocolate Bars for $1 each. Camp Fire is an inclusive organization welcoming children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusion organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Cookie Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Samoas (chocolate, caramel, coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie) and Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie). OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, March 21st, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 6:00 pm The March OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center, will feature the Photographic Art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone, beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. GAMILY Meeting Saturday, March 9th, 2013; 3:00 pm OkEq welcomes our new intern, Samantha Checotah, who will be working with our GAMILY program which advocates and serves LGBT parents and their children. Gamily will have a Meet n Greet get together on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Equality Center. Swing Dance Class Every Monday; 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. TOSS is teaching an 8-week series of classes running until February 25th, 2013 at the Equality Center. Don't know your left foot from your right? That's okay! Start with the basic step and work through beginner and intermediate Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather lessons in Swing Dance-era dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to www.tosstulsa.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. OUTlaw Legal Workshop 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; 7:00 pm Topic for February 28th: Where There's a Will, There's a Way - Have you drafted a will? How will you protect your property and belongings? Make sure your property goes to the right person. Free and open to the public. OkEq will host the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. Upcoming topics include wills, rights of survivorship, medical issues, power of attorney (durable) and inheritances, transgender name changes and trans rights. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org for Tulsa Pride 2013. Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, February 28th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday February 28th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Pride Idol Saturday, March 30th, 2013; 9:00 pm New Age Renegade 1649 S Main St Calling all entertainers! Here's your shot. The winner of Tulsa Pride's Drag Idol will win a spot on the Tulsa Pride Main Stage during the Tulsa Pride Street Festival. Drag, live vocals, spoken word, whatever! One night of competition, Saturday March 30th at New Age Renegade, Hosted by Tabitha Taylor. For rules and regulations and for additional information visit Tulsa Pride on Facebook. 6th Annual Turn About Show SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Youth Program Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information Monday, April 1st, 2013; 8:00 pm Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave Come out and see your favorite LGBT bar owners and staff like you've never seen them before. Monday April 1st, Doors open at 8 PM, No Cover Charge! Raffles and Door Prizes. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Pride. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink! SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, March 26th, 2013; 10:30 am SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more than 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day Wednesday March 6th, 2013; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Equality Network (TEN) invites all LGBT and allied people from across the state for the 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day at the Capitol. Nothing shapes legislators' attitudes more than face-to-face contact with their Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm constituents. Wednesday, March 6th will begin with a brief lobbying training session at 9:00 am in Room 25. TEN will provide information on how to effectively interact with your representatives as well as talking points for target legislation. TEN encourages you to set up an appointment with your state representative and state senator in advance to ensure that you will be able to meet with them on Equality Day. To find your representatives, click here. Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T Native American Coalition of Green country Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Friday and Saturday, March 8th & 9th, 2013 Tulsa's Premier Gay Leather Event - the Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest and Event will take place March 8th & 9th, 2013 at the Tulsa Eagle, 1338 E. 3rd St, just east of Downtown Tulsa. The Event begins on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 pm with a Meet n Greet Mixer at the Tulsa Eagle and follows up with the Contest at 10:00 pm on Saturday the 9th of March. The event is open and welcoming to all interested fans and friends. Part of the $5 cover charge will start the charity fund that will be raised throughout the year. For more information email: tmlproducers@gmail.com (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, March 8th, 2013 COLORAMA presented by Tulsa Lambda Bowling Friday, March 8th, 2013; 8:00 pm Sheridan Lanes 3121 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK The Tulsa Lambda League bowlers present COLORAMA at Sheridan lanes. Friday, March 8th, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Everyone is invited to come out and join in for a fun night of bowling, and to win some cash. COLORAMA is a fundraiser for the Jackpot Oklahoma Lambda Tournament (JOLT), Tulsa's only annual Gay bowling tournament which brings in Gay & Lesbian bowlers throughout the nation to Tulsa. You don't need to be a league bowler to participate, so any skill level is welcomed. The cost for COLORAMA is $20. Be prepared to have a ball. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Expatriate Friday, March 1st and Saturday March 2nd, 2013; 8:00 pm Nightingale Theater 1416 E 4th St "EXPATRIATE" a two-act play with all vocal music. Poet, playwright, and performer Lenelle Moise has written, composed and stars in a compelling Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. two woman production. Friday, March 1st & Saturday, March 2nd at the Nightingale Theater at 8:00 pm. Achingly platonic soulmates Claudie and Alphine are unsung musicians and longtime best-friends. Both wrestle with the addiction, abandonment and sexual trauma that run in their respective family histories. Diligent, dutiful, Julliard-trained composer Claudie may or may not be celibate while sparkly, indulgent Alphine has more natural star-potential and sex appeal than she knows what to do with. Supported by playwright/ composer Lenelle Moise's funk-infused all-vocal score. For more info visit Living Arts Tulsa lenellemoise.com Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm The Vocal Pride Foundation is excited to announce Council Oak Mens Chorale will soon begin rehearsal for the summer 2013 season. Our performance ensemble had great success last season with the Divo/Diva summer concert, a stellar performance in Denver, Colorado at the GALA 2012 Festival, and our fall Zinga! performances with clarinetist Stacy C. Smith. Council Oak Men's Chorale Summer Season 2013 "DONNA SUMMER/WHITNEY HOUSTON - A TRIBUTE" with celebrated soloist Phena Hackett, Soprano Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013 Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave Fellowship Hall 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Performances are Tuesday, June 4th and Friday June 7th, 2013 at Lorton Performance Center - TU Campus www.counciloak.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq download the registration form here. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma website or Upcoming Events I.C.A.O. - Coronation VI March 7th - 10th, 2013 Regent Emperor V Philip "Papa Scrappy" Saint Johns & Regent Empress V Kris Kohl & The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Invite you to Coronation VI "A Night at the USO with Designing Women and a Cast of Stars" Thursday, March 7th Meet and Greet at Tulsa Eagle @ 10 PM, No Cover Friday, March 8th Hospitality Noon to 3 at Host Hotel Out of Town Show - Host Hotel - Doors at 6, Show at 7 $15 - includes bus tour Bus leaves hotel at 9 - drag welcome but not required Hospitality Midnight to 3 Must have wrist band for bus tour and hospitality Friday night. Saturday, March 9th Hospitality - 8 am to 3 pm Woman's Conference 1 pm - Host Hotel (Open to the Public, Free) Coronation VI - Host Hotel - $45 (Dress is Theme or Formal) Doors / Meet and Greet at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm and Ceremony at 7 pm Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Hospitality - 1 hour after Coronation to 3 am Sunday, March 10th Victory Brunch - Host Hotel - $25 Doors at 10:30, Brunch at 11 Shot Party - 3 pm - 5 pm Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Victory Show - 7 pm - ? Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Hotel, Tickets and Program Advertising Information are available on theImperial Court of All Oklahoma website I.C.A.O. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization for more information contact ICAO on Facebook or impcourtok@gmail.com Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'Landing' by Emma Donoghue You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center A delightful, old-fashioned love story with a uniquely twenty-first-century twist, Landing is a romantic comedy that explores the pleasures and sorrows of long-distance relationships- the kind millions of us now maintain mostly by plane, phone, and Internet. Síle is a stylish citizen of the new Dublin, a veteran flight attendant who's traveled the world. Jude is a twenty-five-year-old archivist, stubbornly attached to the tiny town of Ireland, Ontario, in which she was born and raised. On her first plane trip, Jude's and Síle's worlds touch and snag at Heathrow Airport. In the course of the next year, their lives, and those of their friends and families, will be drawn into a new, shaky orbit. This sparkling, lively story explores age-old questions: Does where you live matter more than who you live with? What would you give up for love, and would you be a fool to do so? Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Inclement Weather Policy Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been cancelled due to poor road conditions or winter weather advisories. Please contact the Equality Center by calling 918-743-4297 or check the OkEq website: www.okeq.org Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, will contact the local media so we can be included in the posted weather-related closings. Info will also be posted on Facebook. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm| Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.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 [2013] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 28 February 2013 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Weekly eNews, 28 February 2013 Description An account of the resource An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the week of February 28, 2013, 11 pages. Primarily details upcoming events and programs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 28, 2013 2013 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day 6th Annual Turn About Show Be Our Voice Give a Day Camp Fire Camp Fire Green Country Camp Fire USA COLORAMA Coming Out Workshop Council Oak Men's Chorale Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Diversity and Dignity Group EBA EBA Directory email eNews Equality Business Alliance Equality Business Alliance (EBA) Equality Business Alliance Directory Equality Center Equality Day Expatriate First Thursday First Thursday Art Reception GAMILY Gender Outreach Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Guys Dine Too H.E.A.R.T. H.O.P.E. HEART HEART Native American Coalition of Green Country HOPE HOPE Testing HOPE Testing Clinic ICAO Imperial Court of all Oklahoma Imperial Court of All Oklahoma (ICAO) Lambda Al Anon Lambda Al-Anon Lambda Bowling League LGBT Equality Day LGBT Softball Live Free Live Free! Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Living Arts of Tulsa Living Arts Tulsa marriage equality Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library Native American Coalition of Green County Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Native Americans OkEq OKEQ EBA OKEQ Equality Business Alliance OkEq Equality Center OKEQ Weekly eNews OKEQ weekly news Oklahoma Swing Syndicate Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) OUTlaw OUTlaw Legal Workshop Pride Idol Pride Store Prime Timers SAGE Service and Advocacy for Gay Elders Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Spectrum Knits Suzanne Westenhoefer TAPT TCC TCC Center TEN The Equality Network The Equality Network (TEN) The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS) TMSL TOSS Tulsa Area Prime Timers Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Tulsa Community College Tulsa Community College (TCC) Tulsa Lambda Bowling Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Tulsa LGBT Softball Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Metro Softball League (TMSL) Tulsa Mr. Leather Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride Festival Tulsa Two Spirits Society Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering Turn About Show Volunteer Tulsa Workforce Oklahoma Access Point https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/125eae971cca8b12ef928d9fad6c19c7.pdf 23734532493642047774b303fced6f17 PDF Text Text eNews February 20th, 2013 In This Issue Be Our Voice, Give a Day Eating Out for Equality Know Your Rights Welcome to the eNews. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is entirely supported by donations from the community. Be Our Voice, Give a Day allows us to spotlight our generous donors. Be Our Voice, Give a Day eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality Be Our Voice, Give a Day To honor the courage and bravery of the transgender community, Havah Gordon has made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and is sponsoring the Equality Center for the week of Sun, February 17th, 2013 through Sat, February 23rd, 2013. Thank You for your support, Havah! Equality Business Alliance Swing Dance Class Community Hero Awards SAGE hosts TCC Camp Fire Candy Sale OUTlaw Legal Workshop Gamily Tulsa Pride 2013 TMSL Native HIV/AIDS Days Guys Dine Too First Thursday Tulsa Mister Leather Singles Night OUT Council Oak Mens Chorale Tulsa Spirit Imperial Court LGBT Equality Day Night of 1001 Divinations Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Inclement Weather Policy Be Our Voice, Give a Day Eating Out for Equality Tuesday, February 26th, 2013; 6:00 - 10:00 pm The Rusty Crane 109 N Detroit Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 Oklahomans for Equality wants you and your family and friends to eat dinner with us at The Rusty Crane on Tuesday, February 26th from 6 - 10 Find Us on Facebook �pm. OkEq will receive 10% of the proceeds for the night. www.therustycranetulsa.com TU Law School's SODA Presents LGBT Law Monday, February 25th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Know Your Rights OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, February 21st, 7 pm On Monday, February 25th, 2013 TU Law School's SODA (Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) will continue their monthly presentations on the state of LGBT Law in Oklahoma and the nation. The presentation will be at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook February's EBA Monthly Mixer will be will be hosted by Courtyard Atlas Life Downtown on Wednesday February 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. Plan on giving us a 2 minute commercial about your Business. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to take orders and get your phone ringing. EBA mixers are open to members and non-members alike. OkEq Art Exhibit The February exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the group work "Girlfriends" Courtyard by Marriott - ATLAS LIFE BUILDING TULSA 415 S. Boston Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Swing Dance Class Every Monday; 7:00 pm Tai Chi Class Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. TOSS is teaching an 8-week series of classes running until February 25th, 2013 at the Equality Center. Don't know your left foot from your right? That's okay! Start with the basic step and work through beginner and intermediate lessons in Swing Dance-era dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to www.tosstulsa.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. OkEq now taking nominations for Community Hero Awards Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �Oklahomans for Equality is now taking nominations to recognize individuals or groups who have made an impact on the work for equality for the LGBT community. These awards are presented at the annual Equality Gala on May 4th, 2013, Tulsa Convention Center Ballroom. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, February, 28th . The following awards are presented: Lifetime Achievement Award - Recognizes a lifetime of dedication to the cause of equality for the LGBT community in Oklahoma. Community Hero Award - Recognize those individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. The Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion Presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBT community in our local congregations. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award - Presented to a local area youth who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school, youth group and community. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay Pride Parade June 1st Recognizes an individual who has supported the LGBT community in a courageous and visible manner. You can download a form here. Please return completed form to lucas.green@okeq.org SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, February 26th, 2013; 10:30 am Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusion organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Cookie Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & �The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Samoas (chocolate, caramel, coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie) and Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie). James Prather OUTlaw Legal Workshop 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; 7:00 pm OkEq will host the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. Upcoming topics include wills, rights of survivorship, medical issues, power of attorney (durable) and inheritances, transgender name changes and trans rights. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. GAMILY Meeting Saturday, March 9th, 2013; 3:00 pm SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan OkEq welcomes our new intern, Samantha Checotah, who will be working with our GAMILY program which advocates and serves LGBT parents and their children. Gamily will have a Meet n Greet get together on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Equality Center. Youth Program Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org for Tulsa Pride 2013. Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information �To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T Native American Coalition of Green country Guys Dine Too Tuesday, March 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm The March meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Brothers Houligan on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Brothers Houligan is located at 9701 E 61st www.broshouligan.com Guys Dine Too is a social program by OkEq for Gay Men, and their male Allies/friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 6:00 pm 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members The March OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center, will feature the Photographic Art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone, beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Boot Camp Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. �Friday and Saturday, March 8th & 9th, 2013 Tulsa's Premier Gay Leather Event - the Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest and Events will take place March 8th & 9th, 2013 at the Tulsa Eagle, 1338 E. 3rd St, just east of Downtown Tulsa. The Event begins on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 pm with a Meet n Greet Mixer at the Tulsa Eagle and follows up with the Contest at 10:00 pm on Saturday the 9th of March. The event is open and welcoming to all interested fans and friends. Part of the $5 cover charge will start the charity fund that will be raised throughout the year. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. For more information email: tmlproducers@gmail.com Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm A new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Council Oak Mens Chorale Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm The Vocal Pride Foundation is excited to announce Council Oak Mens Chorale will soon begin rehearsal for the summer 2013 season. Our performance ensemble had great success last season with the Divo/Diva summer concert, a stellar performance in Denver, Colorado at the GALA 2012 Festival, and our fall Zinga! performances with clarinetist Stacy C. Smith. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Council Oak Men's Chorale Summer Season 2013 "DONNA SUMMER/WHITNEY HOUSTON - A TRIBUTE" with celebrated soloist Phena Hackett, Soprano Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013 Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave Fellowship Hall 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Performances are Tuesday, June 4th and Friday June 7th, 2013 at Lorton Performance Center - TU Campus Sunday, February 24th, 2013 - 7:00 pm - Oscar Night Watch Party - Meet and Greet at Liberty Tower Club Room, 1502 S. Boulder Ave. To attend please RSVP to Mark Weathers at mark_w@netscape.com or Rusty Kidd at russell.kidd@att.net. Food and drink will be provided. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are �www.counciloak.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals I.C.A.O. - Coronation VI March 7th - 10th, 2013 Regent Emperor V Philip "Papa Scrappy" Saint Johns & Regent Empress V Kris Kohl & The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Invite you to The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet Coronation VI "A Night at the USO with Designing Women and a Cast of Stars" Thursday, March 7th Meet and Greet at Tulsa Eagle @ 10 PM, No Cover Friday, March 8th Hospitality Noon to 3 at Host Hotel Out of Town Show - Host Hotel - Doors at 6, Show at 7 $15 - includes bus tour EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also �Bus leaves hotel at 9 - drag welcome but not required Hospitality Midnight to 3 Must have wrist band for bus tour and hospitality Friday night. strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Saturday, March 9th Hospitality - 8 am to 3 pm Woman's Conference 1 pm - Host Hotel (Open to the Public, Free) Coronation VI - Host Hotel - $45 (Dress is Theme or Formal) Doors / Meet and Greet at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm and Ceremony at 7 pm Hospitality - 1 hour after Coronation to 3 am Sunday, March 10th Victory Brunch - Host Hotel - $25 Doors at 10:30, Brunch at 11 Shot Party - 3 pm - 5 pm Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Victory Show - 7 pm - ? Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Hotel, Tickets and Program Advertising Information are available on theImperial Court of All Oklahoma website I.C.A.O. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization for more information contact ICAO on Facebook or impcourtok@gmail.com 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day Wednesday March 6th, 2013; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Equality Network (TEN) invites all LGBT and allied people from across the state for the 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day at the Capitol. Nothing shapes legislators' attitudes more than face-to-face contact with their constituents. Wednesday, March 6th will begin with a brief lobbying training session at 9:00 am in Room 25. TEN will provide information on how to effectively interact with your representatives as well as talking points for target legislation. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing TEN encourages you to set up an appointment with your state representative and state senator in advance to ensure that you will be able to meet with them on Equality Day. To find your representatives, click here. Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Open Circle presents 'Night of 1001 Divinations' MISSION: Saturday, February 23rd, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equlity Center 621 E. 4th, Tulsa, OK Just in time to banish the mid-winter blahs! A relaxed evening that will be filled with music, dancing, story-telling, henna artists, readers and more fun stuff to be announced. Food will be pot-luck style, so this is a good time to show off your favorite Middle-Eastern specialty if you want, or that fabulous dessert your Great Aunt Ida swore she'd never give anyone the recipe to! Please, NO PORK. We would like to honor the local cultural traditions. Middle eastern/Arabian themed dress is encouraged, but not required. All we need is you! BYOB as usual; mixers will be available for purchase from Open Circle. There will also be a raffle...and we're hearing about lots of good items just waiting to go home with you. Ages 16 and older. As usual, you must be 21 to drink alcohol. Tickets are available at Earth and Soul...and will be available at other venues soon. Tickets are $15.00 per person, and if you want to reserve a Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. �table for you and 7 of your very best buds, just contact us. Visit us on Facebook! Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl ' by Paul Colapinto You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In 1967, after a twin baby boy suffered a botched circumcision, his family agreed to a radical treatment that would alter his gender. The case would become one of the most famous in modern medicine-and a total failure. As Nature Made Him tells the extraordinary story of David Reimer, who, when finally informed of his medical history, made the decision to live as a male. A macabre tale of medical arrogance, it is first and foremost a human drama of one man's-and one family's-amazing survival in the face of terrible odds. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Inclement Weather Policy Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been cancelled due to poor road conditions or winter weather advisories. Please contact the Equality Center by calling 918-743-4297 or check the OkEq website: www.okeq.org Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, will contact the local media so we can be included in the posted weather-related closings. Info will also be posted on Facebook. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � Email A resource containing textual messages and binary attachments sent electronically from one person to another or one person to many people. Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers Be Our Voice, Give a Day To honor the courage and bravery of the transgender community, Havah Gordon has made a donation to OkEq's Be Our Voice, Give a Day campaign and is sponsoring the Equality Center for the week of Sun, February 17th, 2013 through Sat, February 23rd, 2013. Thank You for your support, Havah! Be Our Voice, Give a Day Eating Out for Equality Tuesday, February 26th, 2013; 6:00 - 10:00 pm The Rusty Crane 109 N Detroit Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 Oklahomans for Equality wants you and your family and friends to eat dinner with us at The Rusty Crane on Tuesday, February 26th from 6 - 10 eNews February 20th, 2013 In This Issue Be Our Voice, Give a Day Eating Out for Equality Know Your Rights Equality Business Alliance Swing Dance Class Community Hero Awards SAGE hosts TCC Camp Fire Candy Sale OUTlaw Legal Workshop Gamily Tulsa Pride 2013 TMSL Native HIV/AIDS Days Guys Dine Too First Thursday Tulsa Mister Leather Singles Night OUT Council Oak Mens Chorale Tulsa Spirit Imperial Court LGBT Equality Day Night of 1001 Divinations Pride Store Rainbow Library Volunteer Inclement Weather Policy Find Us on Facebook Welcome to the eNews. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is entirely supported by donations from the community. Be Our Voice, Give a Day allows us to spotlight our generous donors. Be Our Voice, Give a Day eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality pm. OkEq will receive 10% of the proceeds for the night. www.therustycranetulsa.com TU Law School's SODA Presents LGBT Law Monday, February 25th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Know Your Rights On Monday, February 25th, 2013 TU Law School's SODA (Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) will continue their monthly presentations on the state of LGBT Law in Oklahoma and the nation. The presentation will be at 7:00 pm at the Equality Center. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook February's EBA Monthly Mixer will be will be hosted by Courtyard Atlas Life Downtown on Wednesday February 20th, 2013 at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. Plan on giving us a 2 minute commercial about your Business. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to take orders and get your phone ringing. EBA mixers are open to members and non-members alike. Courtyard by Marriott - ATLAS LIFE BUILDING TULSA 415 S. Boston Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Swing Dance Class Every Monday; 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. TOSS is teaching an 8-week series of classes running until February 25th, 2013 at the Equality Center. Don't know your left foot from your right? That's okay! Start with the basic step and work through beginner and intermediate lessons in Swing Dance-era dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to www.tosstulsa.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. OkEq now taking nominations for Community Hero Awards OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, February 21st, 7 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The February exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the group work "Girlfriends" Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Oklahomans for Equality is now taking nominations to recognize individuals or groups who have made an impact on the work for equality for the LGBT community. These awards are presented at the annual Equality Gala on May 4th, 2013, Tulsa Convention Center Ballroom. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, February, 28th. The following awards are presented: Lifetime Achievement Award - Recognizes a lifetime of dedication to the cause of equality for the LGBT community in Oklahoma. Community Hero Award - Recognize those individuals and groups who have represented or served our community in the previous year. The Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion - Presented to a faith leader who leads and supports affirming the faith of the LGBT community in our local congregations. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award - Presented to a local area youth who demonstrates extraordinary character and makes a positive difference in their school, youth group and community. Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay Pride Parade June 1st - Recognizes an individual who has supported the LGBT community in a courageous and visible manner. You can download a form here. Please return completed form to lucas.green@okeq.org SAGE hosts TCC Center Tour Tuesday, February 26th, 2013; 10:30 am SAGE Tulsa will host a Tulsa Community College class tour of the Equality Center on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 at 10:30 am. Food will be provided and the TCC students will join the SAGE members for intergenerational discussions. Email lucas.green@okeq.org if you would like to attend. Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 5:30 - 7:30 pm In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusion organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Cookie Sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 starting at 5:30 pm. Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Samoas (chocolate, caramel, coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie) and Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie). OUTlaw Legal Workshop 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month; 7:00 pm OkEq will host the OUTlaw Legal Workshop on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Facilitator Conor Cleary, an associate at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C., leads the topic discussions which will change each meeting. Upcoming topics include wills, rights of survivorship, medical issues, power of attorney (durable) and inheritances, transgender name changes and trans rights. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A session. GAMILY Meeting Saturday, March 9th, 2013; 3:00 pm OkEq welcomes our new intern, Samantha Checotah, who will be working with our GAMILY program which advocates and serves LGBT parents and their children. Gamily will have a Meet n Greet get together on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Equality Center. Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org for Tulsa Pride 2013. Tulsa LGBT Softball Keeps Growing Tulsa Metro Softball League is kicking off their 5th Spring Season on April 7th, 2013. To date, the league has 14 registered teams and expects to have more 160 players. They're inviting everyone to get in on the action! TMSL's annual Spring Recruitment Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lantz Park. If you have ever wanted to play, this is the way to find a team. All players, new and returning, that are looking for a spring team should attend. At the clinics, players will go through some drills, learn about the league and meet coaches to be placed on a team. Lantz Park is located at 821 N. Yale Ave in Tulsa. TMSL also has several sponsorship opportunities available for their upcoming spring season and their two big tournaments this summer. James Prather SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Youth Program Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information To learn more about sponsorship and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Wednesday, March 20th, 2013; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm March 20th is Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the Creek nation HIV/AIDS Project will be having HIV testing at the Equality Center from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The day will also include speakers, light food and beverages, information booths with give-a-ways. H.O.P.E. Testing will provide tests from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project H.O.P.E Testing Clinic H.E.A.R.T Native American Coalition of Green country Guys Dine Too Tuesday, March 5th, 2013; 6:30 pm The March meeting of Guys Dine Too will be at Brothers Houligan on Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 around 6:30 pm. Brothers Houligan is located at 9701 E 61st www.broshouligan.com Guys Dine Too is a social program by OkEq for Gay Men, and their male Allies/friends, and meets at a different restaurant every month. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at gaydine2@yahoo.com if you plan on attending First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, March 7th, 2013; 6:00 pm The March OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Equality Center, will feature the Photographic Art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone, beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Friday and Saturday, March 8th & 9th, 2013 Tulsa's Premier Gay Leather Event - the Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest and Events will take place March 8th & 9th, 2013 at the Tulsa Eagle, 1338 E. 3rd St, just east of Downtown Tulsa. The Event begins on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 pm with a Meet n Greet Mixer at the Tulsa Eagle and follows up with the Contest at 10:00 pm on Saturday the 9th of March. The event is open and welcoming to all interested fans and friends. Part of the $5 cover charge will start the charity fund that will be raised throughout the year. For more information email: tmlproducers@gmail.com Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm A new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by PENNY SLOTS AND JIMMIE NEUTRON, the Superheroes of Love. Event will be ages 21 and over. Council Oak Mens Chorale Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm The Vocal Pride Foundation is excited to announce Council Oak Mens Chorale will soon begin rehearsal for the summer 2013 season. Our performance ensemble had great success last season with the Divo/Diva summer concert, a stellar performance in Denver, Colorado at the GALA 2012 Festival, and our fall Zinga! performances with clarinetist Stacy C. Smith. Council Oak Men's Chorale Summer Season 2013 "DONNA SUMMER/WHITNEY HOUSTON - A TRIBUTE" with celebrated soloist Phena Hackett, Soprano Rehearsals begin Monday, March 4th, 2013 Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave Fellowship Hall 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Performances are Tuesday, June 4th and Friday June 7th, 2013 at Lorton Performance Center - TU Campus Sunday, February 24th, 2013 - 7:00 pm - Oscar Night Watch Party - Meet and Greet at Liberty Tower Club Room, 1502 S. Boulder Ave. To attend please RSVP to Mark Weathers at mark_w@netscape.com or Rusty Kidd at russell.kidd@att.net. Food and drink will be provided. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are www.counciloak.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq download the registration form here. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma website or Upcoming Events I.C.A.O. - Coronation VI March 7th - 10th, 2013 Regent Emperor V Philip "Papa Scrappy" Saint Johns & Regent Empress V Kris Kohl & The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Invite you to Coronation VI "A Night at the USO with Designing Women and a Cast of Stars" Thursday, March 7th Meet and Greet at Tulsa Eagle @ 10 PM, No Cover Friday, March 8th Hospitality Noon to 3 at Host Hotel Out of Town Show - Host Hotel - Doors at 6, Show at 7 $15 - includes bus tour required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also Bus leaves hotel at 9 - drag welcome but not required Hospitality Midnight to 3 Must have wrist band for bus tour and hospitality Friday night. Saturday, March 9th Hospitality - 8 am to 3 pm Woman's Conference 1 pm - Host Hotel (Open to the Public, Free) Coronation VI - Host Hotel - $45 (Dress is Theme or Formal) Doors / Meet and Greet at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm and Ceremony at 7 pm Hospitality - 1 hour after Coronation to 3 am Sunday, March 10th Victory Brunch - Host Hotel - $25 Doors at 10:30, Brunch at 11 Shot Party - 3 pm - 5 pm Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Victory Show - 7 pm - ? Bamboo Lounge - No Cover Hotel, Tickets and Program Advertising Information are available on theImperial Court of All Oklahoma website I.C.A.O. is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization for more information contact ICAO on Facebook or impcourtok@gmail.com 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day Wednesday March 6th, 2013; 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Equality Network (TEN) invites all LGBT and allied people from across the state for the 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day at the Capitol. Nothing shapes legislators' attitudes more than face-to-face contact with their constituents. Wednesday, March 6th will begin with a brief lobbying training session at 9:00 am in Room 25. TEN will provide information on how to effectively interact with your representatives as well as talking points for target legislation. TEN encourages you to set up an appointment with your state representative and state senator in advance to ensure that you will be able to meet with them on Equality Day. To find your representatives, click here. Open Circle presents 'Night of 1001 Divinations' Saturday, February 23rd, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equlity Center 621 E. 4th, Tulsa, OK Just in time to banish the mid-winter blahs! A relaxed evening that will be filled with music, dancing, story-telling, henna artists, readers and more fun stuff to be announced. Food will be pot-luck style, so this is a good time to show off your favorite Middle-Eastern specialty if you want, or that fabulous dessert your Great Aunt Ida swore she'd never give anyone the recipe to! Please, NO PORK. We would like to honor the local cultural traditions. Middle eastern/Arabian themed dress is encouraged, but not required. All we need is you! BYOB as usual; mixers will be available for purchase from Open Circle. There will also be a raffle...and we're hearing about lots of good items just waiting to go home with you. Ages 16 and older. As usual, you must be 21 to drink alcohol. Tickets are available at Earth and Soul...and will be available at other venues soon. Tickets are $15.00 per person, and if you want to reserve a strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. table for you and 7 of your very best buds, just contact us. Visit us on Facebook! Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl ' by Paul Colapinto You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In 1967, after a twin baby boy suffered a botched circumcision, his family agreed to a radical treatment that would alter his gender. The case would become one of the most famous in modern medicine-and a total failure. As Nature Made Him tells the extraordinary story of David Reimer, who, when finally informed of his medical history, made the decision to live as a male. A macabre tale of medical arrogance, it is first and foremost a human drama of one man's-and one family's-amazing survival in the face of terrible odds. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Inclement Weather Policy Dennis R. Neill Equality Center In the event of inclement weather you may need to confirm that special events and regularly scheduled programming at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center have not been cancelled due to poor road conditions or winter weather advisories. Please contact the Equality Center by calling 918-743-4297 or check the OkEq website: www.okeq.org Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, will contact the local media so we can be included in the posted weather-related closings. Info will also be posted on Facebook. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm| Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.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 [2013] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 20 February 2013 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Weekly eNews, 20 February 2013 Description An account of the resource An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the week of February 20, 2013, 10 pages. Primarily details upcoming events and programs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 20, 2013 2013 4th Annual LGBT Equality Day Be Our Voice Give a Day Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Community Hero Award Council Oak Men's Chorale Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Diversity and Dignity Group Eating Out for Equality EBA EBA Directory email eNews Equality Business Alliance Equality Business Alliance (EBA) Equality Business Alliance Directory Equality Center First Thursday First Thursday Art Reception GAMILY Gender Outreach Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Guys Dine Too H.E.A.R.T. H.O.P.E. HEART HEART Native American Coalition of Green Country HOPE HOPE Testing HOPE Testing Clinic ICAO Imperial Court of all Oklahoma Imperial Court of All Oklahoma (ICAO) Know Your Rights Lambda Al Anon Lambda Al-Anon LGBT Equality Day LGBT Softball Lifetime Achievement Award Mr. Leather Mr. Leather 2013 Mr. Leather Contest Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library Native American Coalition of Green County Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Native Americans OkEq OKEQ EBA OKEQ Equality Business Alliance OkEq Equality Center OKEQ Weekly eNews OKEQ weekly news Oklahoma Swing Syndicate Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Open Circle OUTlaw OUTlaw Legal Workshop pride Parade Pride Store Prime Timers Rainbow Writers Rev. Russell Bennett Award for Spiritual Inclusion Rev. Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award SAGE Service and Advocacy for Gay Elders Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance (SODA) Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance Spectrum Knits TAPT TCC TCC Center TEN The Equality Network The Equality Network (TEN) The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS) TMSL TOSS TU TU Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance TU SODA Tulsa Area Prime Timers Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Tulsa Community College Tulsa Community College (TCC) Tulsa Gay Pride Parade Tulsa LGBT Softball Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Metro Softball League (TMSL) Tulsa Mr. Leather Tulsa Mr. Leather 2013 Tulsa Mr. Leather Contest Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride Festival Tulsa Two Spirits Society Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering Volunteer Tulsa Workforce Oklahoma Access Point https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d9f6084760894fc3308c40db10e460a9.pdf dd62e96311ed8067fd026d2faa3e1242 PDF Text Text eNews April 4th, 2013 In This Issue First Thursday Equality Business Alliance MOREcolor Art Show Welcome to the eNews. Make your plans to attend our Equality Gala on Saturday May 4th, 2013. Tickets are now on sale and more information can be found at www.okeq.org/gala eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality First Thursday Art Reception Thursday, April 4th, 2013; 6:00 - 9:00 pm The April OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, will feature the work of three different artists: Corazon Watkins, Carolyn Faseler and Don Holladay in a combined show, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and continuing throughout the month. Equality Business Alliance Upcoming Events Join the Equality Business Alliance EBA Business Directory EBA on Facebook The April Monthly Mixer Meeting will be on Monday, April 8th, 2013 at 6:00 pm, hosted by Steven Michael's Photography and held at Living Arts of Tulsa. Please RSVP and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Living Arts of Tulsa 307 E. Brady, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 The April Monthly EBA Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. This meeting is open to members and nonmembers, however you must be a paid member to speak or vote on agenda items. This is your chance to steer the organization so all members are encouraged to attend. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday April 8th. Tulsa Pride 2013 Equality Gala TMSL Singles Night OUT EBA Sponsor Green Country Bears Tulsa Growl Suzanne Westenhoefer Book Study Swing Dance Class 8 Pride at TU Gamily Picnic at the Zoo Tulsa NOW Baby Boomers and Medicare Miss Jolt 2013 Dining Out for Life Tulsa Two Spirit No Walls Entertainment Imperial Court of All Oklahoma CODE Pride Store MOREcolor Artist Submissions Rainbow Library Call for entries; Opening Night June 13th, 2013 Volunteer Calling all interested artists ages 18 and over, we are now open for submissions for the annual MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition 2013, a highly anticipated feature of the Tulsa Pride celebration. We strive to be very artist friendly, while providing a venue for cutting edge artistic vision, expressed through all media, including performance and Find Us on Facebook �installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Tulsa Pride 2013 OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, April 11th, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, April 25th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, April 25th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013; 6:30 pm The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Tulsa Metro Softball League Opening Day on Sunday April 7th, 2013 Come out and help Tulsa Metro Softball League celebrate the start of their 5th Spring Season on Saturday April 7th, 2013. All events are open to the public and TMSL has invited everyone to attend! Below is a list of the events TMSL has planned for Opening Weekend 2013. 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Uniform Night 2013 Date: Friday, April 5th, 2013 Time: 7:30 pm - ??? Location: Tulsa Eagle - 1338 E. 3rd Street in Tulsa What: Come out to meet the teams and players at TMSL's first social event of the season. Opening Day 2013 Date: Sunday, April 7th, 2013 "First Pitch" : 12:45 pm on Field 1 Games: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Carl Smith Sports Complex - 17120 E. 21st Street - Tulsa Fields: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Opening Day Extra Innings Date: Sunday, April 7th, 2013 Time: 4:30 pm - ?? Location: 209 The Arts Bar - 209 N. Boulder Ave in Tulsa What: A fun social event held after the games to drink and mingle To learn more and to get signed up to play visit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather �Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, April 12th, 2013 The next event will be Singles Bingo. Not your Grandma's bingo night. You will be glad you stopped by. Please call 918.743.4297 or email mary.jones@okeq.org to reserve a seat. Seating will be limited. The eNews for the week of April 4th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Swing Dance Class Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org Green Country Bears - Spring Fling Saturday, April 13th, 2013; 7:00 pm Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St Come 'Fool Around' with the Green Country Bears for Spring Fling, April 13th, 2013 7:00 pm, at the Tulsa Eagle. Lots of Food, Fun, and Entertainment! Hamburgers and Hot Dogs off the grill. Come party with the Bears! For more information about the Green Country Bears, please visit greencountrybears.net SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Youth Program Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 �The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013; 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Rev. Bob Lawrence Book Study Every Thursday starting April 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance will be hosting Jay Bakker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye) on May 16th, 2013. Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading a study of his most recent book "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I Have Crossed: Searching for the Unknown God". A copy of the book will be available for purchase at the book study. Space is limited. Please sign up with Rev. Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com or Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org Swing Dance Class - Learn the Shim Sham Every Monday at 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Have you been curious about swing dancing but think you can't do it? Don't know who Tacky Annie or Shortie George are? Now's the perfect time to get into the swing of things! If tap dancing and swing music had a love child, the Shim Sham would be it! This jazz line dance is a lot of fun and the instructors from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate will lead you through it, one step at a Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members �time. No partner or experience needed! No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to www.tosstulsa.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. Tulsa Theatres present "8" Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 25th - 27th, 2013; 7:30 pm Theatre Tulsa's New Stage, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce a oneweekend-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The script was written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film "Milk" and the film "J. Edgar". Black's "8" is based on the actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. The production and casts will combine the talents of three local theatres, Theatre Tulsa's New Stage company, Odeum Theatre Company and Theatre Pops. The production will run one weekend, April 25th - 27th, 2013 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's Liddy Doenges Theatre. All performances are at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets, visit myticketoffice.com TU High School GSA Visit Day Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 am Pride at TU is presenting a day for queer students, allies and their parents to come see the University of Tulsa campus through queer eyes. Saturday, April 6th, 2013 10:00 am - 11:00 am: An official Campus tour led by student University Ambassadors that will highlight the Little Blue House, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and other LGBTQ relevant spaces. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Being Queer on Campus Panel - TU students, faculty and staff present an honest discussion of the campus climate and what it's like to be out on campus. Please RSVP and/or direct questions to Zachary Harvat, president of Pride at TU, at zachary-harvat@utulsa.edu Gamily Picnic Day at the Tulsa Zoo Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Saturday, April 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm Gamily is planning a picnic day at the Tulsa Zoo be held on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm. It will be a BYOL: Bring Your Our Lunch event. The Mohawk Park picnic area is free to the public and Gamily will have area to eat lunch and play before enjoying the Zoo. Discount tickets for Zoo entry are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for $4.00 and will not be sold on the day of the event. So pick up your tickets today. For more information email Gamily@okeq.org Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm �Tulsa National Organization for Women Sunday, April 7th, 2013; 2:00 pm Tulsa's National Organization for Women is a new local chapter of the National Organization for Women. NOW has six priority issues that include: reproductive justice, LGBT rights, racial rights, constitutional equality and violence against women. Tulsa NOW is recruiting new members and officers to perform outreach and education in the eastern Oklahoma area. On April 2nd, Tulsa NOW will be joining Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Tulsa office at the Oklahoma Capitol for a statewide lobby day. If you are interested please visit Facebook. For registration, please visit here. You can also e-mail Annie Norman for more information at: annie.norman@ppheartland.org. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Tulsa NOW will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on April 7th, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Feel free to bring a friend and a snack. Baby Boomers and Medicare Tuesday, April 30th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 6:30 pm, Al Triggs (Creative Marketing Director for Legacy Insurance Advisors) and former OkEq Board Member will present Baby Boomers and Meicare. Al will present information on Medicare Supplements and information on where you can get the most for your Parents' MONEY. Do your Parents find the descriptions about supplement programs confusing? Do you feel they are paying too much money? Are their medications too expensive? Are you or your partner or even your parents on a fixed income? You and your parents cannot afford to miss this event. Miss JOLT 2013 Friday, April 12th, 2013; 8:15 pm Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Club Renegade 1649 S Main St The Tulsa Lambda Bowling League is sponsoring it's annual Miss JOLT pageant Saturday, April 12th, 2013 at 8:15 pm at Club Renegade. The pageant is a fundraiser to help host the annual JOLT bowling tournament to be held in October this year. Bowlers from across the U.S. come to Tulsa to be a part of this weekend tournament and all it's associated fun and activities. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next �support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P.E. Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to H.O.P.E. meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Performances May 31st, June 1st-2nd, 7th-9th; 2013 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details or just show up at rehearsal. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. �MISSION: Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Investitures for Reign VI "The Old Lady who lives in a Shoe - A night of Nursery Rhyme Fantasy) Saturday, April 13th, 2013 Meet/Greet & Ceremony 5:00 - 7:00 pm @ The Tulsa Eagle (No Cover, Donations will be accepted) Show 8:30 pm - ? @ The Bamboo Lounge (No Cover) Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Host: Empress VI - Cougar Anne Savon-Ewing Suggested Dress is Formal or Theme Attire CODE: An OML 2013 Fundraiser Proceeds benefit the I.C.A.O. Reign VI Charity Fund Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 pm more or message us on OnFor April 6th,information 2013 the email Tulsa impcourtok@gmail.com Uniform and Facebook Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) will sponsor a fundraiser at the Tulsa Eagle for the current Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013, Nate Benner. Nate will be the representative from Oklahoma at the International Mr. Leather 2013 competition to be held in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend. All proceeds from this evening will go directly to his travel fund. T.U.L.S.A. would love everyone to come and help support Nate, OML 2013, on his journey to Chicago for IML. Adherence to dress code is not mandatory, but HIGHLY encouraged. The event starts at 10:00 pm. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org �Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Time of the Kingfishers' by David Watmough You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center A rich, elegiac novel about family, friendship, and loyalty featuring Watmough's protagonist Davey Bryant. As the compassionate and witty narrator, Davey leads the reader through various upheavals in the life he shares with Ken, his companion, and their friends. At the heart of their journeys is Davey's own plaintive recollections of a past we all hope to recapture. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org � Email A resource containing textual messages and binary attachments sent electronically from one person to another or one person to many people. Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers Welcome to the eNews. Make your plans to attend our Equality Gala on Saturday May 4th, 2013. Tickets are now on sale and more information can be found at www.okeq.org/gala eNews Staff Oklahomans for Equality installation creations. The Festive and always surprising Opening Night reception will be held June 13th, 2013 at the Dennis R Neil Equality Center. It is free and open to the public. For the 1st time this year, there will be a Juror's award as well as a People's Choice award. For submission details go to MOREcolorart.com Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Pride 2013 is now accepting registrations for Volunteers and Exhibitors, Food Vendors and Parade Entries at www.tulsapride.org Pride Planning Meeting Thursday, April 25th, 2013; 7:30 pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center Tulsa Pride will have a planning meeting Thursday, April 25th at 7:30 pm at the Equality Center. Meetings are open to the public and anybody interested in helping is encouraged to attend. Save the Date! OkEq Equality Gala Saturday, May 4th, 2013; 6:30 pm The Annual OkEq Equality Gala has a new home on Facebook OkEq Board and Advisors Meeting Thursday, April 11th, 7:00 pm OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the photographic art of Steve Barrett and Cheryl Quetone Tai Chi Class Sundays 4:00 pm Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members And be sure to join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2013! www.okeq.org/gala Tulsa Metro Softball League Opening Day on Sunday April 7th, 2013 Come out and help Tulsa Metro Softball League celebrate the start of their 5th Spring Season on Saturday April 7th, 2013. All events are open to the public and TMSL has invited everyone to attend! Below is a list of the events TMSL has planned for Opening Weekend 2013. Uniform Night 2013 Date: Friday, April 5th, 2013 Time: 7:30 pm - ??? Location: Tulsa Eagle - 1338 E. 3rd Street in Tulsa What: Come out to meet the teams and players at TMSL's first social event of the season. Opening Day 2013 Date: Sunday, April 7th, 2013 "First Pitch" : 12:45 pm on Field 1 Games: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Carl Smith Sports Complex - 17120 E. 21st Street - Tulsa Fields: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Opening Day Extra Innings Date: Sunday, April 7th, 2013 Time: 4:30 pm - ?? Location: 209 The Arts Bar - 209 N. Boulder Ave in Tulsa What: A fun social event held after the games to drink and mingle Tolearnmoreandtogetsigneduptoplayvisit TulsaMetroSoftball.com Flying Solo - Singles Night OUT 2nd and 4th Fridays; 7:00 - 8:30 pm Spectrum Knits 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. Beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Facilitated by Sara Fitzgerald. Grieving Well 2nd and 4th Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death. Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Mondays 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by Ashley Bedford & James Prather Dennis R Neill Equality Center OkEq is hosting a new singles group for the LGBT community looking to meet new people and try new experiences. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month. Hosted by JIMMIE NEUTRON. Event will be ages 21 and over. Next meet is Friday, April 12th, 2013 The next event will be Singles Bingo. Not your Grandma's bingo night. You will be glad you stopped by. Please call 918.743.4297 or email mary.jones@okeq.org to reserve a seat. Seating will be limited. The eNews for the week of April 4th, 2013 is brought to you by EBA Member Business: Green Country Bears - Spring Fling Saturday, April 13th, 2013; 7:00 pm Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St Come 'Fool Around' with the Green Country Bears for Spring Fling, April 13th, 2013 7:00 pm, at the Tulsa Eagle. Lots of Food, Fun, and Entertainment! Hamburgers and Hot Dogs off the grill. Come party with the Bears! For more information about the Green Country Bears, please visit greencountrybears.net Tulsa Growl 2013 May 3rd - 5th, 2013 Swing Dance Class Mondays 7:00 pm Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker Free for Members $5 for Non Members www.tosstulsa.org SAGE (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm "drop in throughout the day" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Youth Program The Green Country Bears are proud to sponsor Tulsa Growl II on May 3rd - 5th, 2013. Tulsa's Best Bear Run will be an event filled weekend so be sure to visit www.tulsagrowl.com and check out the entire schedule and to register. Suzanne Westenhoefer Saturday, April 13th, 2013; 8:00 pm IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, OK 74103 Come on out to the IDL Ballroom in Downtown Tulsa and enjoy a night with the Funniest. Lesbian. Ever. Suzanne Westenhoefer. She's bad... and she knows it. She's also rip-roaring hilarity wrapped up with a silver bow and a gift tag that says, "Just Try Me". Doors open at 7:00 pm Show starts at 8:00 pm Seating is limited For more info and to purchase tickets, call 918.798.3647 or visit here Proceeds benefit Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma. Therapetics works to enhance the lives of individuals living with physical disabilities by providing them with highly trained service dogs. For information on Therapetics visit www.therapetics.org. Rev. Bob Lawrence Book Study Every Thursday starting April 4th, 2013; 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Tulsa Interfaith Alliance will be hosting Jay Bakker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye) on May 16th, 2013. Rev. Bob Lawrence will be leading a study of his most recent book "Faith, Doubt and Other Lines I Have Crossed: Searching for the Unknown God". A copy of the book will be available for purchase at the book study. Space is limited. Please sign up with Rev. Bob at uccrevbob@gmail.com or Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org Swing Dance Class - Learn the Shim Sham Every Monday at 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Have you been curious about swing dancing but think you can't do it? Don't know who Tacky Annie or Shortie George are? Now's the perfect time to get into the swing of things! If tap dancing and swing music had a love child, the Shim Sham would be it! This jazz line dance is a lot of fun and the instructors from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate will lead you through it, one step at a Diversity & Dignity Group Ages 12 to 17 LGBTQ youth. Educational and Activity peer group Facilitator Aidan Steiner Email asteiner@yst.org or call 918.382.4429 for more information Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 1st Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Self Defense Class Tuesdays 8:00 pm The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of "wu de" of martial ethics. Facilitated by Wade Blevins Free for Members $5 for Non Members time. No partner or experience needed! No partner required, no experience necessary! For more info on TOSS, go to www.tosstulsa.org. Free for OkEq members and $5 for non members. Tulsa Theatres present "8" Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 25th - 27th, 2013; 7:30 pm Theatre Tulsa's New Stage, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce a one- weekend-only reading of "8," a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California's Proposition 8. The script was written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film "Milk" and the film "J. Edgar". Black's "8" is based on the actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. The production and casts will combine the talents of three local theatres, Theatre Tulsa's New Stage company, Odeum Theatre Company and Theatre Pops. The production will run one weekend, April 25th - 27th, 2013 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's Liddy Doenges Theatre. All performances are at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets, visit myticketoffice.com TU High School GSA Visit Day Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 am Pride at TU is presenting a day for queer students, allies and their parents to come see the University of Tulsa campus through queer eyes. Saturday, April 6th, 2013 10:00 am - 11:00 am: An official Campus tour led by student University Ambassadors that will highlight the Little Blue House, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and other LGBTQ relevant spaces. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Being Queer on Campus Panel - TU students, faculty and staff present an honest discussion of the campus climate and what it's like to be out on campus. Please RSVP and/or direct questions to Zachary Harvat, president of Pride at TU, at zachary-harvat@utulsa.edu Gamily Picnic Day at the Tulsa Zoo Saturday, April 21st, 2013; 2:00 pm Gamily is planning a picnic day at the Tulsa Zoo be held on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 at 2:00 pm. It will be a BYOL: Bring Your Our Lunch event. The Mohawk Park picnic area is free to the public and Gamily will have area to eat lunch and play before enjoying the Zoo. Discount tickets for Zoo entry are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for $4.00 and will not be sold on the day of the event. So pick up your tickets today. For more information email Gamily@okeq.org Boot Camp Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join for an intense workout and get in shape. This is not your average aerobics class. Free for Members $5 for Non Members Instructor Brad Sullivan. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email Gender Outreach The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rainbow Writers Every other Wednesday 7:00 pm A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org to attend Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday; 7:00 pm Tulsa National Organization for Women Sunday, April 7th, 2013; 2:00 pm Tulsa's National Organization for Women is a new local chapter of the National Organization for Women. NOW has six priority issues that include: reproductive justice, LGBT rights, racial rights, constitutional equality and violence against women. Tulsa NOW is recruiting new members and officers to perform outreach and education in the eastern Oklahoma area. On April 2nd, Tulsa NOW will be joining Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Tulsa office at the Oklahoma Capitol for a statewide lobby day. If you are interested please visit Facebook. For registration, please visit here. You can also e-mail Annie Norman for more information at: annie.norman@ppheartland.org. Tulsa NOW will meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on April 7th, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Feel free to bring a friend and a snack. Baby Boomers and Medicare Tuesday, April 30th, 2013; 6:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 6:30 pm, Al Triggs (Creative Marketing Director for Legacy Insurance Advisors) and former OkEq Board Member will present Baby Boomers and Meicare. Al will present information on Medicare Supplements and information on where you can get the most for your Parents' MONEY. Do your Parents find the descriptions about supplement programs confusing? Do you feel they are paying too much money? Are their medications too expensive? Are you or your partner or even your parents on a fixed income? You and your parents cannot afford to miss this event. Miss JOLT 2013 Friday, April 12th, 2013; 8:15 pm Club Renegade 1649 S Main St The Tulsa Lambda Bowling League is sponsoring it's annual Miss JOLT pageant Saturday, April 12th, 2013 at 8:15 pm at Club Renegade. The pageant is a fundraiser to help host the annual JOLT bowling tournament to be held in October this year. Bowlers from across the U.S. come to Tulsa to be a part of this weekend tournament and all it's associated fun and activities. Dining Out for Life Thursday, April 25th, 2013; Lunch and Dinner H.O.P.E. is preparing for their Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE in Tulsa. This year the community will come together on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 to Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on Saturdays on a sliding scale fee based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next H.O.P .E. support HIV prevention, testing, and education. Each participating restaurant will give at least 25% of the proceeds from the evening to H.O.P.E. Get a group of friends together, go out to eat, and support HIV prevention. The more you eat and the more people you invite out to eat, the more money is donated to For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.hopetesting.org Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering April 19th - 22nd, 2013 Osage Hills State Park 2131 Osage Hills State Park Road Pawhuska, OK 74056 The gathering's program will include workshops on traditional and contemporary Native American culture, Pow Wows, stompdancing, celebrations, Native faith, and other related activities. No alcohol, drugs or guns will be allowed. The Tulsa Two Spirits Society is "a non-profit Native American LGBT Collective. We seek to affirm and embody positive traditional and modern Two Spirit identities, and in so doing, be valued members of our communities". For more information or to register for the gathering, please visit t h e Tulsa Two Spirits Gathering section on the OkEq website or download the registration form here. No Walls Entertainment Group Rehearsals Performances May 31st, June 1st-2nd, 7th-9th; 2013 Each character in No Walls Entertainment Group's production of "An Adult Fairytale" is faced with overcoming fear and failure, the draw of death and the difficulties of daily living. No Walls Entertainment Group would like to invite you to join the rehearsals at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sundays between now and the time of performances. The group meets from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No experience is necessary, the mission is to give people the opportunity to experiment with being on stage with a supporting acting group. If you are interested in being part of our project please contact Ty Tyson 918.850.9438 for details or just show up at rehearsal. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Upcoming Events meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or to receive pricing information, contact EventCenter@OkEq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open Everyday 12 - 9 pm Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma Investitures for Reign VI "The Old Lady who lives in a Shoe - A night of Nursery Rhyme Fantasy) Saturday, April 13th, 2013 Meet/Greet & Ceremony 5:00 - 7:00 pm @ The Tulsa Eagle (No Cover, Donations will be accepted) Show 8:30 pm - ? @ The Bamboo Lounge (No Cover) Host: Empress VI - Cougar Anne Savon-Ewing Suggested Dress is Formal or Theme Attire CODE: An OML 2013 Fundraiser Proceeds benefit the I.C.A.O. Reign VI Charity Fund Saturday, April 6th, 2013; 10:00 pm For more information email impcourtok@gmail.com or message us on On April 6th, 2013 the Tulsa Uniform and T.U.L.S.A. would love everyone to come and help support Nate, OML 2013, on his journey to Chicago for IML. Adherence to dress code is not mandatory, but HIGHLY encouraged. The event starts at 10:00 pm. Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Pride 2012 T-Shirts are only $5! Get them now before they are gone forever! Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) will sponsor a fundraiser at the Tulsa Eagle for the current Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013, Nate Benner. Nate will be the representative from Oklahoma at the International Mr. Leather 2013 competition to be held in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend. All proceeds from this evening will go directly to his travel fund. Facebook MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Mary Jones Program Coordinator Mary.Jones@OkEq.org Lucas Green Office Manager Lucas.Green@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 'The Time of the Kingfishers' by David Watmough You may check out this addition to our comprehensive resource library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center A rich, elegiac novel about family, friendship, and loyalty featuring Watmough's protagonist Davey Bryant. As the compassionate and witty narrator, Davey leads the reader through various upheavals in the life he shares with Ken, his companion, and their friends. At the heart of their journeys is Davey's own plaintive recollections of a past we all hope to recapture. Check for this selection and more by visiting our library database online Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Click above to volunteer your time with Oklahomans for Equality Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm| Sun 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.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 [2013] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 4 April 2013 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Weekly eNews, 4 April 2013 Description An account of the resource An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the week of April 4, 2013, 10 pages. Primarily details upcoming events and programs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 4, 2013 2013 AFER American Foundation for Equal Rights American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) coming out Coming Out Workshop Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Dining Out for Life Diversity and Dignity Group EBA EBA Directory email eNews Equality Business Alliance Equality Business Alliance (EBA) Equality Business Alliance Directory Equality Center Equality Gala Equality Gala 2013 First Thursday First Thursday Art Reception GAMILY Gamily Picnic Day Gender Outreach Green Country Bears H.O.P.E. HOPE ICAO Imperial Court of all Oklahoma Imperial Court of All Oklahoma (ICAO) Lambda Al Anon Lambda Al-Anon Lambda Bowling League LGBT Softball Live Free Live Free! Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Medicare Medicare Supplements Miss JOLT Miss JOLT 2013 MOREcolor MOREcolor exhibition MOREcolor Fine Arts MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition Mr. Leather Mr. Leather 2013 Mr. Leather Contest Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library Native Americans No Walls Entertainment Group OkEq OKEQ Board OKEQ EBA OKEQ Equality Business Alliance OkEq Equality Center OKEQ Weekly eNews OKEQ weekly news Oklahoma Mr. Leather Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2013 Oklahoma Swing Syndicate Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Oklahomans for Equality Board OML OML 2013 Pride at TU Pride Store Prime Timers Rainbow Writers Renegade Rev. Bob Lawrence Rev. Bob Lawrence Book Study Reverend Bob Lawrence SAGE Service and Advocacy for Gay Elders Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Spectrum Knits Suzanne Westenhoefer TAPT The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate (TOSS) TMSL TOSS TU TU High School GSA Visit TU High School GSA Visit Day Tulsa Area Prime Timers Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Tulsa Growl Tulsa Growl 2013 Tulsa Lambda Bowling Tulsa Lambda Bowling League Tulsa LGBT Softball Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Metro Softball League (TMSL) Tulsa National Organization for Women Tulsa NOW Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2013 Tulsa Prime Timers Tulsa Theatre Tulsa Theatres Tulsa Two Spirits Society Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) Tulsa Uniform and Leather Seekers Association (TULSA) Tulsa Uniform Leather Seekers Association Tulsa Zoo University of Tulsa Volunteer Tulsa Workforce Oklahoma Access Point zoo https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8285d982eaaccc08efc89d30b1637a0e.pdf e19cceac20a4bfc22d4f318fdcc5cf86 PDF Text Text EBA Event Dates for March/April Wednesday March 20th, 2013 is our March Monthly Networking Mixer at 6:00 pm. This month's mixer is from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. It is being hosted by: Quick Links... EBA Directory EBA Main Page Benefits of Membership ¨ Inclusion in EBA Directory on the OkEq website. ¨ Email updates of EBA events and opportunities ¨ Invitation to Networking Events and ability to host future events ¨ Marketing opportunities at EBA and community events The EBA exists to strengthen gay welcoming businesses in Tulsa by: Providing a directory of gay welcoming businesses in the Tulsa area; The Insurance Crew 420 S Main St, Suite 205 Tulsa, OK 74103 Our monthly mixer is usually the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Monday, April 8th, 2013 is our April Monthly Networking Mixer at 6:00 pm April's mixer will be hosted by Steven Michael's Creating regular Photography and will be at Living Arts of Tulsa, 307 E. networking opportunities with Brady, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 these businesses; and Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 is our April Monthly Creating EBA Meeting at 6:00 pm at the Equality professional environments Center. If you have an item you want on the agenda, where gay please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday April welcoming 8th. businesses can meet to have their voices heard on You can now join The EBA or renew your dues online. important issues �that affect how we do business and our quality of life The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and so strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Get your Business noticed! Advertise in the OkEq weekly eNews and reach out to thousands of Tulsans for a very low price. You can buy the top banner, the middle, or both. Contact enews@okeq.org for more information. Please help us increase our search engine ranking and in return increase the ranking of your Business. Click on the directory link below and then click on your Business link. The more clicks we get the higher up the search lists we go. EBA Directory Equality Business Alliance eba@okeq.org � 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 Wednesday March 20th, 2013 is our March Monthly Networking Mixer at 6:00 pm. This month's mixer is from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. It is being hosted by: The Insurance Crew 420 S Main St, Suite 205 Tulsa, OK 74103 Our monthly mixer is usually the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Please RSVP to eba@okeq.org and send an invite to everyone on your friends list. Walk ins are welcome. This event is open to members and non-members alike. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give a 2 minute commercial about your business. Monday, April 8th, 2013 is our April Monthly Networking Mixer at 6:00 pm April's mixer will be hosted by Steven Michael's Photography and will be at Living Arts of Tulsa, 307 E. Brady, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 is our April Monthly EBA Meeting at 6:00 pm at the Equality Center. If you have an item you want on the agenda, please have it send to eba@okeq.org by Monday April 8th. You can now join The EBA or renew your dues online. Quick Links... EBA Directory EBA Main Page Benefits of Membership ̈ Inclusion in EBA Directory on the OkEq website. ̈ Email updates of EBA events and opportunities ̈ Invitation to Networking Events and ability to host future events ̈ Marketing opportunities at EBA and community events The EBA exists to strengthen gay welcoming businesses in Tulsa by: Providing a directory of gay welcoming businesses in the Tulsa area; Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and Creating professional environments where gay welcoming businesses can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and so strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. Get your Business noticed! Advertise in the OkEq weekly eNews and reach out to thousands of Tulsans for a very low price. You can buy the top banner, the middle, or both. Contact enews@okeq.org for more information. Please help us increase our search engine ranking and in return increase the ranking of your Business. Click on the directory link below and then click on your Business link. The more clicks we get the higher up the search lists we go. EBA Directory Equality Business Alliance eba@okeq.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 [2013] EBA Event Dates for March/April Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March/April 2013 Subject The topic of the resource OKEQ Equality Business Alliance Event Dates for March/April 2013 Description An account of the resource A digital newsletter for events being hosted by Oklahomans for Equality's (OKEQ) Equality Business Alliance (EBA) during March and April of 2013, 2 pages. Mainly details upcoming monthly meetings and mixers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource OKEQ Equality Business Alliance (EBA) 2013 EBA EBA Directory EBA Monthly Meeting EBA Networking Mixer email Equality Business Alliance Equality Business Alliance (EBA) Equality Business Alliance Directory Equality Business Alliance Monthly Meeting Equality Business Alliance Networking Mixer Insurance Crew Networking Mixer Newsletter OkEq OKEQ EBA OKEQ Equality Business Alliance Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) The Insurance Crew https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/411a54f4a8f786630b79d2c7707a3dc1.pdf 58c73d3d72ccb19750985f59dc143a12 PDF Text Text Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OkEq staff are working on putting together a Marriage Equality Week and we are extending an invitation to EBA Members to show off your business services during an OkEq Wedding Fair. During the week of March 25th through March 30th, 2013, OkEq staff are setting up events in the evening to showcase Marriage Equality. Here is what we have on the calendar so far: Monday, March 25th TU Law School's SODA Group will present "Preview to the Supreme Court Hearings on Marriage Equality". Local Faith Leaders from inclusive congregations who support Marriage Equality. Tuesday, March 26th OkEq Advocacy Chair, Mike Redman, will discuss the day's proceedings in the U.S. Supreme Court hearings about two cases - Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) & Prop 8. Wednesday, March 27th Panel discussion with local couples who have been legally married in other jurisdictions and plantiffs in the Oklahoma Marriage Equality Defense Lawsuit discussing why marriage matters. Thursday, March 28th �EBA member led presentation "Home Buyers Education" Attorney, Conor Cleary, will recap the discussions from the DOMA and Prop 8 hearings. He will also go more in depth on DOMA. Friday, March 29th Screening of Marriage Equality Documentary with Wedding Cake. Saturday, March 30th OkEq with Family and Children's Services will present Within Our Reach a couples relationship enhancement workshop. What does this mean for our EBA members? We would like to have information tables set up in the Sue Welch Great Hall with your business information. We imagine it as a Gay Wedding Fair to be available for the people joining us for the events. You don't have to man a table but we would like to provide information booths to showcase our EBA Businesses. Free of charge. Sounds awesome right? We thought so too. So if you would like to participate in our Marriage Equality Week, please email our Program Coordinator, Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org. Or just feel free to drop by the Center and speak with Mary or Lucas Green, our Office Manager. We are really excited to bring this to our community and hope our EBA members will help us make this a fabulous week! �The Dennis R Neill Equality Center is the 6th largest LGBT community center in the world. It serves as the headquarters of Oklahomans for Equality. Over 47,000 individuals utilized the Equality Center in 2012 and over 50 weekly programs are offered. The Equality Center is open 7 days a week. (Monday-Saturday Noon-9pm & Sunday Noon-6pm) www.okeq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 � 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 Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OkEq staff are working on putting together a Marriage Equality Week and we are extending an invitation to EBA Members to show off your business services during an OkEq Wedding Fair. During the week of March 25th through March 30th, 2013, OkEq staff are setting up events in the evening to showcase Marriage Equality. Here is what we have on the calendar so far: Monday, March 25th TU Law School's SODA Group will present "Preview to the Supreme Court Hearings on Marriage Equality". Local Faith Leaders from inclusive congregations who support Marriage Equality. Tuesday, March 26th OkEq Advocacy Chair, Mike Redman, will discuss the day's proceedings in the U.S. Supreme Court hearings about two cases - Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) & Prop 8. Wednesday, March 27th Panel discussion with local couples who have been legally married in other jurisdictions and plantiffs in the Oklahoma Marriage Equality Defense Lawsuit discussing why marriage matters. Thursday, March 28th EBA member led presentation "Home Buyers Education" Attorney, Conor Cleary, will recap the discussions from the DOMA and Prop 8 hearings. He will also go more in depth on DOMA. Friday, March 29th Screening of Marriage Equality Documentary with Wedding Cake. Saturday, March 30th OkEq with Family and Children's Services will present Within Our Reach - a couples relationship enhancement workshop. What does this mean for our EBA members? We would like to have information tables set up in the Sue Welch Great Hall with your business information. We imagine it as a Gay Wedding Fair to be available for the people joining us for the events. You don't have to man a table but we would like to provide information booths to showcase our EBA Businesses. Free of charge. Sounds awesome right? We thought so too. So if you would like to participate in our Marriage Equality Week, please email our Program Coordinator, Mary Jones at mary.jones@okeq.org. Or just feel free to drop by the Center and speak with Mary or Lucas Green, our Office Manager. We are really excited to bring this to our community and hope our EBA members will help us make this a fabulous week! The Dennis R Neill Equality Center is the 6th largest LGBT community center in the world. It serves as the headquarters of Oklahomans for Equality. Over 47,000 individuals utilized the Equality Center in 2012 and over 50 weekly programs are offered. The Equality Center is open 7 days a week. (Monday-Saturday Noon-9pm & Sunday Noon-6pm) www.okeq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 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/. 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