6 20 643 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b609d1081173d91c5fa26a601332d2b8.pdf f82144a330a82ae9441df54bac8e467f PDF Text Text Oklahomans for Equality 2009 Review Oklahomans for Equality 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. Serving LGBT Oklahomans and their allies since 1980, it is the oldest continuously operating LGBT advocacy organization in America’s heartland. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, our headquarters is located at the corner of 4th and Kenosha in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma in the vibrant east village and actively involved in the revitalization of the urban core of Tulsa County. The Equality Center has been recognized by the National Preservation Historic Trust as an excellent example of repurposing a historic structure. Originally a 1920’s oil refinery office with 18,000 square feet was purchased and renovated in 2005. It now serves as the epicenter of the vibrant LGBT community in Northeastern Oklahoma. In June 2009 the Equality Center was featured on the Preservation Trust website “This Place Matters”. From the earliest days of the founding of our organization, advocacy on behalf of the gay community has been front and center. We have found that speaking up for ourselves is the most effective route in addressing discrimination. Working closely with local and state legislative bodies and familiarizing elected officials about our issues is a continuous effort. Small businesses and larger companies and corporations can benefit from our diversity in the work place workshops. Occasionally, a confrontational response is required when an individual targets our community with hate speech. Our opponents have learned we will not be silent when persecuted. Most of the time, when insensitive comments are made towards a certain segment of a community it comes from a lack of education. We offer a speaker’s bureau that in 2009 spoke on 9 college campuses and 3 high schools and even a federal agency. We maintain an exhaustive lending library that is heavily utilized by our members and visitors to the Equality Center. Archiving our story in Oklahoma is critically important so we established the history project where hundreds of memorabilia, stories, and documented events are cataloged and added monthly to the substantial collection. Throughout the calendar year we have lectures that feature some of the top experts in LGBTQ studies. Our goal for our membership is to equip them to be the best citizens in our community. Oklahomans for Equality has created 38 different weekly programs that serve the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Grief recovery, mental health support, legal clinics, children’s events for those raising a family, health and fitness activities to help us comply with Oklahoma’s new vision for a healthier state are just few of those programs. Each program is volunteer led by trained and certified professionals. In 2009 Oklahomans for Equality partnered with 13 area non profits in special events or projects that served Tulsans. We have turned into the anchor city for the heartland region �in LGBTQ advocacy work. Visitors from bordering states come to study how we have created an effective outreach in one of the most conservative sections of the country. In 2009 14 cities sent teams to visit the Equality Center � Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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 [2009] Review of Oklahomans for Equality Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oklahomans for Equality Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980-2009 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Oklahomans for Equality 2009 2009 Review History OkEq Review https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1fa8400892345e4e029068d25f743c2a.pdf a370e598d56933fb19ad9016b1c3a9e5 PDF Text Text History of TOHR 1980 to 2003 Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) is Oklahoman’s oldest and largest GLBT organization. TOHR was founded in 1980 by a small group of people concerned about human rights and equality for GLBT persons in Tulsa, including Dennis Neill, Bob Inglish, Mike Green and Gary Durst. The Tulsa organization was originally a part of the Oklahoma City-based chapter. The organization was then known as Oklahomans for Human Rights (OHR). In 1985, as the Oklahoma City organization declined in activity, the Tulsa Chapter decided to form its own non-profit organization to be called the Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). During that year, TOHR was incorporated to pursue its new mission of serving the residents of Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma. Soon after its establishment, TOHR launched the Gay Information Line, or 743GAYS, which has been in operation ever since. For the first several months, the call volume was extremely high as several religious groups worked to overwhelm the line with harassing phone calls. The volunteers, however, persevered and the harassing calls slowly declined. Since it’s beginning, the Gay Information Line has been a critical link for many people needing help and support on GLBT and health issues. During its first year, TOHR also conducted voter registration and political surveys, sponsored a softball team and tournament, and conducted health clinics (venereal diseases were rampant in the gay community before AIDS.) In the 1980s, TOHR sponsored several high-profile social events for the GLBT community; provided a speaker’s bureau to help educate the community; launched the first gay pride picnic; and operated the popular Southwest Invitational, a sports event that attracted participants from across the nation. The organization’s monthly membership meetings routinely attracted from 50 to 150 participants as the community saw TOHR as the principal source of information and support. During this time, nationally known GLBT spokespersons who came to Tulsa at TOHR’S invitation included LGTF activists Virginia Apuzzo; Valerie Torino, Mayor of West Hollywood, Calif.; Troy Perry, founder of MCC; Lt. Leonard Matlovich, and others. The organization’s work in the community was awarded with two operating grants from the Chicago Resource Center, the first time an Oklahoma GLBT organization received out-of-state funding and recognition. With the advent of HIV and AIDS in the 1980s, TOHR sent a medical professional to health conferences to advise the community on the transmission of the virus and other dangers. In addition, TOHR opened the first anonymous testing site in northeastern Oklahoma. The organization was responsible for acquiring state funding for �AIDS testing and education by establishing the Tulsa Chapter of the AIDS Support Program, or ASP. This effort was later assumed by another organization, known as HOPE (HIV Outreach, Prevention, and Education). In 1998, HOPE spun off from TOHR so both organizations could focus on their respective missions. Today, HOPE operates a testing and counseling site a 3503 East Admiral Place in Tulsa. TOHR opened Tulsa’s first Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Community Center in October 1996 at 1338 East 38th Street in the Brookside neighborhood of Tulsa. The center quickly became a popular meeting spot for community groups, support groups, and those who wished to network with other members of the GLBT community. The center began to operate a book and video library, referral service, and pride retail store. TOHR organized Tulsa’s first gay pride march in 1997 with 60 participants. In 1998, the event grew to include approximately 150 marchers. In 1998, the march grew into a parade. Tulsa’s first Diversity Parade was held in 1999 on Peoria Avenue in the Brookside neighborhood of Tulsa and featured Rep. Barney Frank, D-Massachusetts, as its first Grand Marshal. The parade culminated with the Diversity Festival at Tulsa’s Veteran’s Park. Both events drew large crowds and proved very successful, beginning a new tradition for Tulsa’s GLBT community. In 2000, TOHR received grants from the Collins Higgins Foundation and Gill Foundation of Denver, Colo., for expanding programs and operating support. Also, in 2000, TOHR was selected as a 2001 host site for the OutGiving InCommunity Project of the Gill Foundation. More than 25 local organizations (over half were non-GLBT groups) participated in the project held at the Community Center. This was considered an honor for TOHR to be selected as a national host site. Finally, in 2000, TOHR launched its first-ever capital fundraising campaign, the Pyramid Project. The goal of this major capital campaign is to raise a total of $1 million for a permanent and visible home for the Tulsa GLBT Community Center. Of the goal, $500,000 will be utilized to acquire a permanent facility for the center, and $500,000 will fund an endowment to sustain operation of the facility for future generations. In 2001, TOHR was selected to be one of three “Fast Track” programs in the nation by the Gill Foundation. Through this program, the Gill Foundation provides $40,000 of operating support over three years ($15,000 in 2001; $15,000 in 2002; and $10,000 in 2003). The intent of the operating grants is to help sustain the organization’s operating fund during the capital campaign. In addition, the Gill Foundation has provided TOHR technical assistance during the campaign. TOHR was selected by the Gill Foundation based on the quality and reputation of the organization, and the potential for Tulsa to become a more positive environment for members of its GLBT community. �Presently, TOHR is developing an annual operating plan for 2003 and a set of long-range goals to guide the organization through 2006. The organization also is preparing to move its capital campaign into the middle phase by seeking major corporate and foundation support. TOHR also has completed a major revision of its bylaws, taking the organization from an association to a corporate model. In addition, major restructuring of the organization will take TOHR to new heights in 2003 and beyond! � 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 [Sub-Series] OKEQ > Organizational History > TOHR, OHR Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Neill Equality Center. Serving LGBT Oklahomans and their allies since 1980, it is the oldest continuously operating LGBT advocacy organization in America’s heartland. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, our headquarters is located at the corner of 4th and Kenosha in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma in the vibrant east village and actively involved in the revitalization of the urban core of Tulsa County. The Equality Center has been recognized by the National Preservation Historic Trust as an excellent example of repurposing a historic structure. Originally a 1920’s oil refinery office with 18,000 square feet was purchased and renovated in 2005. It now serves as the epicenter of the vibrant LGBT community in Northeastern Oklahoma. In June 2009 the Equality Center was featured on the Preservation Trust website “This Place Matters”. From the earliest days of the founding of our organization, advocacy on behalf of the gay community has been front and center. We have found that speaking up for ourselves is the most effective route in addressing discrimination. Working closely with local and state legislative bodies and familiarizing elected officials about our issues is a continuous effort. Small businesses and larger companies and corporations can benefit from our diversity in the work place workshops. Occasionally, a confrontational response is required when an individual targets our community with hate speech. Our opponents have learned we will not be silent when persecuted. Most of the time, when insensitive comments are made towards a certain segment of a community it comes from a lack of education. We offer a speaker’s bureau that in 2009 spoke on 9 college campuses and 3 high schools and even a federal agency. We maintain an exhaustive lending library that is heavily utilized by our members and visitors to the Equality Center. Archiving our story in Oklahoma is critically important so we established the history project where hundreds of memorabilia, stories, and documented events are cataloged and added monthly to the substantial collection. Throughout the calendar year we have lectures that feature some of the top experts in LGBTQ studies. Our goal for our membership is to equip them to be the best citizens in our community. Oklahomans for Equality has created 38 different weekly programs that serve the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Grief recovery, mental health support, legal clinics, children’s events for those raising a family, health and fitness activities to help us comply with Oklahoma’s new vision for a healthier state are just few of those programs. Each program is volunteer led by trained and certified professionals. In 2009 Oklahomans for Equality partnered with 13 area non profits in special events or projects that served Tulsans. We have turned into the anchor city for the heartland region �in LGBTQ advocacy work. Visitors from bordering states come to study how we have created an effective outreach in one of the most conservative sections of the country. In 2009 14 cities sent teams to visit the Equality Center � 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 2009 Review Oklahomans for Equality 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. Serving LGBT Oklahomans and their allies since 1980, it is the oldest continuously operating LGBT advocacy organization in America’s heartland. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, our headquarters is located at the corner of 4th and Kenosha in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma in the vibrant east village and actively involved in the revitalization of the urban core of Tulsa County. The Equality Center has been recognized by the National Preservation Historic Trust as an excellent example of repurposing a historic structure. Originally a 1920’s oil refinery office with 18,000 square feet was purchased and renovated in 2005. It now serves as the epicenter of the vibrant LGBT community in Northeastern Oklahoma. In June 2009 the Equality Center was featured on the Preservation Trust website “This Place Matters”. From the earliest days of the founding of our organization, advocacy on behalf of the gay community has been front and center. We have found that speaking up for ourselves is the most effective route in addressing discrimination. Working closely with local and state legislative bodies and familiarizing elected officials about our issues is a continuous effort. Small businesses and larger companies and corporations can benefit from our diversity in the work place workshops. Occasionally, a confrontational response is required when an individual targets our community with hate speech. Our opponents have learned we will not be silent when persecuted. Most of the time, when insensitive comments are made towards a certain segment of a community it comes from a lack of education. We offer a speaker’s bureau that in 2009 spoke on 9 college campuses and 3 high schools and even a federal agency. We maintain an exhaustive lending library that is heavily utilized by our members and visitors to the Equality Center. Archiving our story in Oklahoma is critically important so we established the history project where hundreds of memorabilia, stories, and documented events are cataloged and added monthly to the substantial collection. Throughout the calendar year we have lectures that feature some of the top experts in LGBTQ studies. Our goal for our membership is to equip them to be the best citizens in our community. Oklahomans for Equality has created 38 different weekly programs that serve the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Grief recovery, mental health support, legal clinics, children’s events for those raising a family, health and fitness activities to help us comply with Oklahoma’s new vision for a healthier state are just few of those programs. Each program is volunteer led by trained and certified professionals. In 2009 Oklahomans for Equality partnered with 13 area non profits in special events or projects that served Tulsans. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans For Equality Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oklahomans For Equality Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 6, 2009 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Oklahomans For Equality Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Ad Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diversity Celebration 2009 PDF Text Text June 6th 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM www.tulsapride.org Centennial Park - 6th and Peoria Festival Events: Pioneer Pancake Breakfast From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM Centennial Park Community Building Presents Golden Girls 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM Centennial Park Community Building Orasi Productions Presents BBQ ANGEL 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM Centennial Park Community Building Pride Parade at 7:30 PM Begins at Boulder and Brady ends at Centennial Park Equality Fire Works Show Centennial Park Lake at Dark Centennial Park Under the Stars Experience all of OZ after the festival! Orasi Designed By Productions orasi_productions@yahoo.com oklahomans for equality No outside food, beverage or coolers Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9f108f563f4bdc5b5ebbd29967ed7b1b.jpg 776122fcc213dd132654d5147b1d9753 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cdd9cdb31b7b00e57e5d66fddd1ef919.jpg a2bb3827c8df83800029237f069fceee https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5e72841b0c21f14365a10edd3eb1a3f2.pdf bc1b434893b9907d68f204b31b042ea4 PDF Text Text � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ae077076d6f8ce6bca963e2a8b58faee.pdf 942cca0d4d972c3cd0a02d2ed76de525 PDF Text Text �� https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/be15f28f0fa769a291476244c24b7b5e.pdf 191dd4bfe7b6f0bb09c3ebab873e212a PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diversity Celebration 2009 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3e0fbd7b289f874559fcb65a84a07af7.pdf a06acc1c9121238264a0bd1ad197a6ee PDF Text Text 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook OkEq Weekly eNews August, 14th 2023 Oklahomans for Equality <enews@okeq.org> Mon 8/21/2023 9:08 AM To:regis.mcdaniel@outlook.com <regis.mcdaniel@outlook.com> OKEQ Weekly eNews All pictures are hyperlinked New Center Operating Hours! Sunday/Monday: Closed. Tuesday thru Thursday: 9am-9pm. Friday/Saturday: 9am-6pm. Special Events Coming Up OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances Members should meet on Tuesday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as usual for coffee. If you have any questions, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org. FREE HIV Testing Tuesday, August 22nd | 4p-6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 1/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Queer Walking Group Wednesday, August 23rd | 7a LaFortune Park Trail 5202 S Hudson Ave, Tulsa, OK Join a new Queer walking group and take part in their weekly meetups! Every Wednesday at 7 am, weather permitting, on the La Fortune Park Trail. Come along and enjoy a refreshing and energizing morning walk. For more information, contact Miki at mikismagikals@gmail.com. Fair Housing: Legal Aid Wednesday, August 23rd | 12p4p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. RSVP Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. EBA Mixer with Ingredion ednesday, August 24th |6p W Ingredion https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 2/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook 810 S Cincinnati Ave, 4th Floor Tulsa, OK If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to Membership Coordinator Luke Scuitto at luke.scuitto@okeq.org for more information or visit our website: https://www.okeq.org/ equality-business-alliance.htm Ingredion Incorporated is an American multinational ingredient provider based in Westchester, Illinois, producing mainly starch, modified starches, and starch sugars such as glucose syrup and high fructose syrup. www.ingredion.com The Equality Business Alliance fosters sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products, and services, strengthening and expanding our businesses, careers, and community. EBA networking mixers are usually on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The EBA networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to nonmembers as well as EBA members. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use The Equality Center. SCOUTS TROOP 7484 Thursday, August 24th | 6.30p7.30p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Hey there! If you're interested in joining Girl Scout Troop 7484, they meet every Thursday at 6:30 pm and welcome all girls, trans, and nonbinary youth. Reach out to Teresa Marler at t.marler@cox.net to join in on the fun and growth opportunities. Affirm Friday, August 25th |6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 3/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook We are thrilled to share the news that AFFIRM, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based program, is now available through Oklahomans for Equality. This program is specifically designed to support LGBTQ+ youth in managing stress and promoting overall well-being. The AFFIRM practice models were developed in collaboration with LGBTQ+ youth and adult community partners utilizing an adapt and evaluate framework aimed at ensuring the AFFIRM interventions are rooted in the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ clients. For ages 14-19! The first cohort starts August 25th at 6 pm. This amazing program lasts 10-12 weeks and has plenty of room for up to 15 participants. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Register Here The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Chandra Valkyrie Through August 31st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK My name is Chandra Valkyrie, and I'm a visionary artist. My approach to art revolves around my mental health, as I find it incredibly therapeutic to allow my emotions to spill onto whatever object I can find in a colorful, full-bleed, no-rulessloppy-mandala style. To achieve this, I often use the surrealist automatism method of art-making, which involves suppressing conscious control over the process and letting the unconscious mind take over. Because of the https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 4/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook therapeutic way I create, themes from events from my life will spill out onto my current artwork. PASSAGES Runs thru August 31st Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK Celebrated filmmaker Ira Sachs (Love is Strange) makes a breathtaking return with PASSAGES, a fresh, honest, and brutally funny take on messy, modern relationships, starring Franz Rogowski (Great Freedom), Ben Whishaw (Women Talking) and Adèle Exarchopoulos (Blue Is the Warmest Colour). Set in Paris, this seductive drama tells the story of Tomas (Rogowski) and Martin (Whishaw), a gay couple whose marriage is thrown into crisis when Tomas begins a passionate affair with Agathe (Exarchopoulos), a younger woman he meets after completing his latest film. Trailer Tickets OKEQ Youth Talent Show Saturday, September 2nd | 3p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Oklahomans for Equality Presents Youth Talent Show! Show off your talent and skills at our Youth Talent Show, hosted by Scrappy Legacy! Ages 13 - 18! Saturday, September 2nd. Doors at 3:00 PM. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 5/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook For more information, email shay.brewer@okeq.org. Register Here A.C.E. - Ace's Committed to Equality Tuesday, September 5th l 5 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK A.C.E. is a new weekly support group for the asexual community and Allies. They will meet weekly beginning Sept. 5th. If you would like more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Tyger at TygerSongbird@gmail.com. Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Wednesday, September 6th | 7p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 6/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook The initiative offers a comprehensive platform encompassing support, educational enrichment, and social engagement tailored for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals aged 18 and above. To ensure a cohesive experience, our gatherings are scheduled monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. As an essential component of our enrollment procedure, we would like to ask all prospective attendees to engage in an initial interview. This preliminary interaction is designed to enhance the familiarity and comfort of our participants before their inaugural meeting. For seamless integration, we suggest arriving a bit earlier and notifying our reception staff of your presence, specifying your attendance for the upcoming discussion. This proactive step will help expedite the process and streamline your introduction to the community. Lawyer in the Library Tuesday, September 12th |5:30p - 7p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is on a "first come, first serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 7/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She will also accept questions via email or phone if someone feels uncomfortable getting out or coming in. Email julie.goree@laok.org. Phone (918)295-9429. Name Change & Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, September 13th | 5.30p-7p Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those starting the name change process and those interested in doing so soon. Joshua Payton will be our resource. Josh has eight years of experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the entertainment industry working for Celebrity Attractions. My desire is to apply my legal and business experience to serve at the Equality Center. I may not immediately know the answer to a question, but I pledge to walk in solidarity with those seeking clarity until we have an answer. Tulsa Really Really Free Market Saturday, September 16th |12p4p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK A community-sharing event! Bring what you can, and take what you'd like! No cash, barter, or trades! https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 8/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Share your unwanted goods and/or shop for other people's treasures. Follow The Really Really Free Market Tulsa on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rrfm_tulsa/ Tulsa Pride Bingo aturday, September 16th S |6:30p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Tickets Tulsa Pride Bingo is now year around! Mark your calendars for every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an evening filled with mouth-watering pizza and exciting prizes from our Equality Business Alliance members on Saturday, August 19th. Our EBA member, Empire Slice House Tulsa, will provide delicious pizzas for your indulgence. You will be entertained by an incredible lineup of performers, including Anita Richards, Josie Turelle, 2023 Tulsa Pride Queen Karma Eclectic, Scrappy Legacy, and Nakita Fierce! If you want to experience it; doors open at 6:30 pm. OKEQ Annual Board Meeting Thursday, September 21st | 6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK It is the last meeting of our current fiscal year, and we will be electing the officers for the next fiscal year. We would love to have members of the community come. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 9/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Self Defense Class Saturday, September 23rd | 1p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Tulsa Equality Game Night Tuesday, September 26th | 6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Follow Tulsa Equality Gaming Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dance of the Dead Vampire Ball Presented by WitchWorx Tulsa Tuesday, October 28th | 7p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Calling all creatures of the night for delights and temptations at Tulsa's premier Halloween event in the heart of downtown. Sink your teeth into a night of music and mystery at our Vampire Ball! With a DJ, door prizes, vampiric games, and a costume contest. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot now! Have your fortune read, visit our photo booth, and shop witchy goods https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 10/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook 18+ to enter 21 + with valid ID to drink Tickets Vendor Signup at our vendor fair. From tarot readings to handmaid crafts, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this mystical event! It's sure to be a fantastic evening! Arrive dressed to impress and be immersed into a dark fairytale offering up a feast for the senses, including live entertainment, costume contest, raffles, cash bar and food, and a bounty of goodies for our VIP guests. Flyover Fest 2023 November 17th-19th VFW Post 577 1109 E 6th St., Tulsa, OK New name, same purpose. Flyover Fest 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, November 17-19. A benefit for Oklahomans For Equality. Weekend passes are on sale now! Payment options are available through Affirm. Day-to-day lineups, two-day passes, and single-day passes are available on August 1st when we announce the final two headliners. Grab a pass and invite your friends! 400 cap room; this will sell out quickly. The Library is in need of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at the link below. Look for the New Volunteer slot on Friday evenings from 4-6. Come by anytime during that time slot. The OKEQ Library System now has more places for you to find your next queer read! In addition to the original Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library at the Center, you can now also find books at All Souls Unitarian Church and House Church (starting Sunday, July https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 11/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook We will also need volunteers to attend Gender/Sexuality Alliances in schools once school starts back up, bringing a mobile library and helping our young people check out books. Please let us know if you are free during the days and would love to be a part of this vital outreach. 23rd). If you know of a location that would enjoy hosting and assisting with book circulation in other parts of town, please email the library at michelle.simmons@okeq.org with that location's point of contact. We hope to get another three satellite locations open before the next Pride. Volunteer Sign-up Library Catalog https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 12/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Medicaid Medicaid covers a broad range of services, many of which are important for people living with HIV or those at risk for HIV, including prescription drugs, inpatient and outpatient care, and preventative https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 13/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook measures. Go to healthcare.gov to see if you qualify. #MedicaidMatters #KnowYourStatus #GetCovered #Enroll365 OKEQ Health Clinic Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9a - 5p Wednesdays - 9a- 5p Fridays - 1p - 4p SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Please do not send medical or private information via email! In Memoriam Zora Cates Lamb Oct. 31, 1924 - Aug. 11, 2023 Grandmother "Nona" of Olivia Cotter https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 14/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Bob Glahn Jan. 4 - Aug. 2, 2023 OKEQ Seniors Member In Memoriam Submissions OKEQ Programming https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 15/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Queer Women's Collective Queer Women's Collective Tulsa *usually* meets every First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network. Our monthly meet-ups are comeand-go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+, and Allied Women are always welcome! Sin Fronteras Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un Brought To You Bi The Letter B The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 pm.- 8:00 pm. For more information, email Amanda Gould (she/her) or Randall Weiss (he/they) IndigiQueer IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 16/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latin-led movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information, email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. Jamm Outt Equality Game Night Learn about different cultures and traditional music from around the world and play instruments while expanding your musical knowledge. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm 9:00pm Follow Tulsa Equality Gaming: https://www.facebook.com /tulsaequalitygaming This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay (shay.brewer@okeq.org) with Name, School, and Age. This group meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 17/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Gener Support Group The program provides support, education, and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, Non-Binary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first-time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Veteran Support Group The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. Veterans Support Group meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Every Wednesday from 7:00pm 8:30pm. For more information or to schedule an interview, call 918.743.4297. OKEQ Seniors Tulsa Area Prime Timers https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 18/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. A social organization for matureminded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm For more information, email madiganconnect@cox.net or call 918.592.0088 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears Relationships Outside the Box We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Social and support group for nontraditional, complicated relationships. Relationships Outside the Box will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, email Daniel or call 918.812.4640. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 19/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Equality Alliances Equality Business Alliance OKEQ's Equality Alliance seeks to connect people to LGBTQ+ community partners. Through our Equality Alliance, you can find friendly businesses to shop, eat, and find work. You can also find healthcare providers across healthcare fields. OKEQ Alliances Community Partners Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc. (H.O.P.E.) provides health services for Hepatitis C, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in our Tulsa clinic open to all and through outreach across Oklahoma focused on the most at-risk. HOPE Testing Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She will also accept questions via email or phone if someone https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 20/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook feels uncomfortable getting out or coming in. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ sessions for only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. 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Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook OkEq Weekly eNews August, 14th 2023 Oklahomans for Equality <enews@okeq.org> Mon 8/21/2023 908 AM To:regis.mcdaniel@outlook.com <regis.mcdaniel@outlook.com> OKEQ Weekly eNews Oklahomans for Equality E-NEWS OKEQ SEEKS EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH INTERSECTIONAL ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, PROGRAMS, ALLIANCES, AND THE OPERATION OF THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER. All pictures are hyperlinked New Center Operating Hours! Sunday/Monday: Closed. Tuesday thru Thursday: 9am-9pm. Friday/Saturday: 9am-6pm. Special Events Coming Up OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances Members should meet on Tuesday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as usual for coffee. If you have any questions, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org. FREE HIV Testing Tuesday, August 22nd | 4p-6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 1/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Free HIV Testing Every Tuesday from 4pm - 6pm! hope. testing Queer Walking Group Wednesday, August 23rd | 7a LaFortune Park Trail 5202 S Hudson Ave, Tulsa, OK Join a new Queer walking group and take part in their weekly meetups! Every Wednesday at 7 am, weather permitting, on the La Fortune Park Trail. Come along and enjoy a refreshing and energizing morning walk. - For more information, contact Miki at mikismagikals@gmail.com. LaFortune Park QUEER WALKING GROUP Every Wednesday | 7am Fair Housing: Legal Aid Wednesday, August 23rd | 12p- 4p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. Fair Housing Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. PRESENTED BY LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. RSVP EBA Mixer with Ingredion Wednesday, August 24th |6p Ingredion https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 2/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook 810 S Cincinnati Ave, 4th Floor Tulsa, OK Ingredion Incorporated is an American multinational ingredient provider based in Westchester, Illinois, producing mainly starch, modified starches, and starch sugars such as glucose syrup and high fructose syrup. www.ingredion.com - The Equality Business Alliance fosters sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products, and services, strengthening and expanding our businesses, careers, and community. EBA networking mixers are usually on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The EBA networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use The Equality Center. EQUALITY Business Alliance a program of Oklahomans for Equality Ingredion okeq.com/eba If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to Membership Coordinator Luke Scuitto at luke.scuitto@okeq.org for more information or visit our website: https://www.okeq.org/equality-business-alliance.htm SCOUTS TROOP 7484 Thursday, August 24th | 6.30p-7.30p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Hey there! If you're interested in joining Girl Scout Troop 7484, they meet every Thursday at 6:30 pm and welcome all girls, trans, and nonbinary youth. - Reach out to Teresa Marler at t.marler@cox.net to join in on the fun and growth opportunities. SCOUT TROOP 7484 SCOUT TROOP IS OPEN TO ALL GIRLS AND TRANS/NONBINARY YOUTH. EVERY THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 6:30 pm Affirm Friday, August 25th |6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 3/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook We are thrilled to share the news that AFFIRM, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based program, is now available through Oklahomans for Equality. This program is specifically designed to support LGBTQ+ youth in managing stress and promoting overall well-being. The AFFIRM practice models were developed in collaboration with LGBTQ+ youth and adult community partners utilizing an adapt and evaluate framework aimed at ensuring the AFFIRM interventions are rooted in the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ clients. For ages 14-19! The first cohort starts August 25th at 6 pm. This amazing program lasts 10-12 weeks and has plenty of room for up to 15 participants. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Oklahomans For Equality NOW OFFERING AFFIRM a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based group to help LGBTQ+ youth manage stress. CENTER of EXCELLENCE LGBTQ+ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EQUITY Affirmative RESEARCH UNIVERSITY of MARYLAND SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK THE INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AN IMPLEMENTATION Ages: 14-19 1st Group August 18, 6pm 10-12 weeks Up to 15 participnts NOW OFFERING AFFIRM a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based group to help LGBTQ+ youth manage stress. 621 E 4th St. Tulsa Ok 74120 Free to Participate Register Here The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Chandra Valkyrie Through August 31st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK My name is Chandra Valkyrie, and I'm a visionary artist. My approach to art revolves around my mental health, as I find it incredibly therapeutic to allow my emotions to spill onto whatever object I can find in a colorful, full-bleed, no-rules-sloppy-mandala style. To achieve this, I often use the surrealist automatism method of art-making, which involves suppressing conscious control over the process and letting the unconscious mind take over. Because of the therapeutic way I create, themes from events from my life will spill out onto my current artwork. ALLIE JENSEN MEMORIAL ART GALLERY Chandra Valkyrie LOVE YO' SELF Artist Opening Thrs August 3rd, 7PM Exhibit will run for the month of August DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 621 4th St, Pride Street Tulsa OK 74120 https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 4/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook PASSAGES Runs thru August 31st Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK Celebrated filmmaker Ira Sachs (Love is Strange) makes a breathtaking return with PASSAGES, a fresh, honest, and brutally funny take on messy, modern relationships, starring Franz Rogowski (Great Freedom), Ben Whishaw (Women Talking) and Adèle Exarchopoulos (Blue Is the Warmest Colour). Set in Paris, this seductive drama tells the story of Tomas (Rogowski) and Martin (Whishaw), a gay couple whose marriage is thrown into crisis when Tomas begins a passionate affair with Agathe (Exarchopoulos), a younger woman he meets after completing his latest film. Trailer Tickets OKEQ Youth Talent Show Saturday, September 2nd | 3p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Oklahomans for Equality Presents Youth Talent Show! Show off your talent and skills at our Youth Talent Show, hosted by Scrappy Legacy! Ages 13 - 18! Saturday, September 2nd. Doors at 3:00 PM. For more information, email shay.brewer@okeq.org. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 5/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Register Here OKLAHOMNS FOR EQUALITY PRESENTS YOUTH TALENT SHOW 3PM-6PM SEPTEMBER 02, 2023 AGES 13-18 AWARDS BEST PERFORMANCE BEST COSTUME BEST MAKEUP HOSTED BY SCRAPPY LEGACY SIGN UP WWW.OKEQ.ORG A.C.E. - Ace's Committed to Equality Tuesday, September 5th l 5 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK A.C.E. is a new weekly support group for the asexual community and Allies. They will meet weekly beginning Sept. 5th. If you would like more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Tyger at TygerSongbird@gmail.com. Oklahomans for Equality Ace's Committed to Equality All are welcome, Aces and Allies. Contact Tyger Songbird at TygerSongbird@gmail.com Every Tuesday of the month from 5-6PM. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Tulsa, OK Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Wednesday, September 6th | 7p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 6/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Support Group for Partners of Transgender People The initiative offers a comprehensive platform encompassing support, educational enrichment, and social engagement tailored for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals aged 18 and above. To ensure a cohesive experience, our gatherings are scheduled monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. As an essential component of our enrollment procedure, we would like to ask all prospective attendees to engage in an initial interview. This preliminary interaction is designed to enhance the familiarity and comfort of our participants before their inaugural meeting. For seamless integration, we suggest arriving a bit earlier and notifying our reception staff of your presence, specifying your attendance for the upcoming discussion. This proactive step will help expedite the process and streamline your introduction to the community. Lawyer in the Library Tuesday, September 12th |5:30p - 7p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She will also accept questions via email or phone if someone feels uncomfortable getting out or coming in. Email julie.goree@laok.org. Phone (918)295-9429. LAWYER In The Library Every Second Tuesday of The Month LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is on a "first come, first serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 7/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Name Change & Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, September 13th | 5.30p-7p Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Josh has eight years of experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the entertainment industry working for Celebrity Attractions. My desire is to apply my legal and business experience to serve at the Equality Center. I may not immediately know the answer to a question, but I pledge to walk in solidarity with those seeking clarity until we have an answer. Name and Gender Marker Correction Cliniic Oklahoma Equality Law Center Every second Wednesday of the month, 5:30p-7:30p Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those starting the name change process and those interested in doing so soon. Joshua Payton will be our resource. Tulsa Really Really Free Market Saturday, September 16th |12p-4p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK A community-sharing event! Bring what you can, and take what you'd like! No cash, barter, or trades! Share your unwanted goods and/or shop for other people's treasures. Follow The Really Really Free Market Tulsa on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rrfm_tulsa/ TULSA REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET A Community Sharing Event Every 3rd Saturday • 12p-4p | 621 E. 4th St Clothing • Housewares • Books • Gadgets • Furniture • Art • Plants • Home Decor and More! https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 8/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Tulsa Pride Bingo Saturday, September 16th |6:30p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Tulsa Pride Bingo is now year around! Mark your calendars for every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an evening filled with mouth-watering pizza and exciting prizes from our Equality Business Alliance members on Saturday, August 19th. Our EBA member, Empire Slice House Tulsa, will provide delicious pizzas for your indulgence. You will be entertained by an incredible lineup of performers, including Anita Richards, Josie Turelle, 2023 Tulsa Pride Queen Karma Eclectic, Scrappy Legacy, and Nakita Fierce! If you want to experience it; doors open at 6:30 pm. TULSA PRIDE BINGO Every third Saturday of the month. Doors open at 6:30 pm. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.OKEQ.ORG tulsa pride 2023 Tickets OKEQ Annual Board Meeting Thursday, September 21st | 6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK It is the last meeting of our current fiscal year, and we will be electing the officers for the next fiscal year. We would love to have members of the community come. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 9/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Self Defense Class Saturday, September 23rd | 1p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK GET READY FOR SELF DEFENSE CLASS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD 1:00 PM OKEQ Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK, 74120 WWW.OKEQ.ORG 918.743.4297 Tulsa Equality Game Night Tuesday, September 26th | 6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! - Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EAT. SLEEP. GAME. REPEAT. GAME NIGHT EVERY LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Follow Tulsa Equality Gaming Dance of the Dead Vampire Ball Presented by WitchWorx Tulsa Tuesday, October 28th | 7p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Sink your teeth into a night of music and mystery at our Vampire Ball! With a DJ, door prizes, vampiric games, and a costume contest. Have your fortune read, visit our photo booth, and shop witchy goods at our vendor fair. From tarot readings to handmaid crafts, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this mystical event! It's sure to be a fantastic evening! Arrive dressed to impress and be immersed into a dark fairytale offering up a feast for the senses, including live entertainment, costume contest, raffles, cash bar and food, and a bounty of goodies for our VIP guests. Dance of the Dead Vampire Ball SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 7 PM TO MIDNIGHT DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 621 E. 4TH STREET TULSA, OK 74120 Calling all creatures of the night for delights and temptations at Tulsa's premier Halloween event in the heart of downtown. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot now! 18+ to enter 21 + with valid ID to drink Tickets Vendor Signup https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 10/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Flyover Fest 2023 November 17th-19th VFW Post 577 1109 E 6th St., Tulsa, OK New name, same purpose. Flyover Fest 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, November 17-19. A benefit for Oklahomans For Equality. Weekend passes are on sale now! Payment options are available through Affirm. Day-to-day lineups, two-day passes, and single-day passes are available on August 1st when we announce the final two headliners. Grab a pass and invite your friends! 400 cap room; this will sell out quickly. A BENEFIT FOR OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY FLYOVER FEST 2023 NOVEMBER 17TH-19TH VFW PS 577 - TULSA, OK TBA ON 8/1 Pain of Truth TBA ON 8/1 EndIt RESTRAINING ORDER BIB A MOURNING STAR - ANKLEBITER - BZOOKATOOTH - BRAT CANDY APPLE - CAUSTIC - COLD SHOULDER - CONTENTION DAYZ LOST - DOUBT IT - DOWNWARD - EN LOVE - ENERVATE FADING SIGNAL - FREE 4 ALL - GAGGING ORDER - GNAW - GUMM HOLD MY OWN - INITIATE - INSIDE YOU - JIVEBOMB LIFE FORCE - LIVIO - MORBID VISIONZ - MOUTH FOR WAR - NO CURE XXX - PEACE TEST - PREVENTION - PRIMITIVE RAGE - PUBLIC OPINION - RABBIT RAW BREED - ROMAN CANDLE - SECTOR - SIGN LANGUAGE - SLEDGE SOLEDAD - SOUR - SPINE - SQUINT - THE RUNTS - THE TOOTH TIME X HEIST - URN - WORLD I HATE - WRECKRAGE - YOUR SPIRIT DIES FLYOVERFEST918.COM FOR TICKETS Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library The Library is in need of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at the link below. Look for the New Volunteer slot on Friday evenings from 4-6. Come by anytime during that time slot. We will also need volunteers to attend Gender/Sexuality Alliances in schools once school starts back up, bringing a mobile library and helping our young people check out books. Please let us know if you are free during the days and would love to be a part of this vital outreach. The OKEQ Library System now has more places for you to find your next queer read! In addition to the original Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library at the Center, you can now also find books at All Souls Unitarian Church and House Church (starting Sunday, July 23rd). If you know of a location that would enjoy hosting and assisting with book circulation in other parts of town, please email the library at michelle.simmons@okeq.org with that location's point of contact. We hope to get another three satellite locations open before the next Pride. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 11/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Volunteer Sign-up Library Catalog https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 12/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook YOUTH SERVICE OF TULSA yst.org TRANSformation for Family Growth and Connection SUPPORT * CONNECTION * GROWTH BEGINNING AUGUST, 2023 SUPPORT PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES OF GENDER DIVERSE YOUTH Amy McGehee amy.mcgehee@okstate.edu 918.906.9513 or Katie Powell at Youth Service of Tulsa Kpowell@yst.org 918.845.0488 call or email for more information Medicaid Medicaid covers a broad range of services, many of which are important for people living with HIV or those at risk for HIV, including prescription drugs, inpatient and outpatient care, and preventative measures. Go to healthcare.gov to see if you qualify. #MedicaidMatters #KnowYourStatus #GetCovered #Enroll365 YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE TREATED WITH RESPECT WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 13/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook OKEQ Health Clinic Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Please do not send medical or private information via email! OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC Culturally Competent Care for thee LGBTQ+ Community Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9a - 5p Wednesdays - 9a- 5p Fridays - 1p - 4p SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT In Memoriam In Memoriam Zora Cates Lamb Oct. 31, 1924 - Aug. 11, 2023 Grandmother "Nona" of Olivia Cotter https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 14/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Bob Glahn Jan. 4 - Aug. 2, 2023 OKEQ Seniors Member In Memoriam Submissions OKEQ Programming https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 15/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook QUEER WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE Queer Women's Collective Queer Women's Collective Tulsa *usually* meets every First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network. Our monthly meet-ups are come-and-go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+, and Allied Women are always welcome! Brought To You Bi The Letter B Brought To You Bi The Letter B The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 pm.- 8:00 pm. For more information, email Amanda Gould (she/her) or Randall Weiss (he/they) Sin Fronteras x OKEQ Sin Fronteras Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latin-led movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. INDIGIQUEER: TULSA TWO-SPIRIT IndigiQueer IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information, email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 16/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook JAMM OUTT Jamm Outt Learn about different cultures and traditional music from around the world and play instruments while expanding your musical knowledge. This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay (shay.brewer@okeq.org) with Name, School, and Age. This group meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Equality Game Night Equality Game Night Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! - Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Follow Tulsa Equality Gaming: https://www.facebook.com/tulsaequalitygaming https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 17/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Gender Support Group Gener [sic] Support Group The program provides support, education, and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, Non-Binary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first-time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information or to schedule an interview, call 918.743.4297. VETERAN SUPPORT GROUP Veteran Support Group The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. Veterans Support Group meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. OKEQ SENIORS TULSA AREA PRIME TIMERS https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 18/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook OKEQ Seniors OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tulsa Area Prime Timers A social organization for mature-minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm For more information, email madiganconnect@cox.net or call 918.592.0088 GREEN COUNTRY BEARS Green Country Bears We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, email Daniel or call 918.812.4640. Relationships Outside the Box Relationships Outside the Box Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. Relationships Outside the Box will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. - Email Thomas for more information. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 19/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Equality Alliances Equality Business Alliance OKEQ's Equality Alliance seeks to connect people to LGBTQ+ community partners. Through our Equality Alliance, you can find friendly businesses to shop, eat, and find work. You can also find healthcare providers across healthcare fields. OKEQ Alliances Equality BUSINESS ALLIANCE Community Partners hope. testing Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc. (H.O.P.E.) provides health services for Hepatitis C, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in our Tulsa clinic open to all and through outreach across Oklahoma focused on the most at-risk. HOPE Testing LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She will also accept questions via email or phone if someone feels uncomfortable getting out or coming in. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 20/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook TULSA RESPONDS Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ sessions for only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. ACTIONLINK CENTER ACTION NETWORK A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country. Center Action Network https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 21/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Get help applying for SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Snap application specialists are available to help you apply for or renrew SNAP benefits in about 20 minutes. No documentation is needed to get started. Here are two ways to start an application: 1. Call toll-free to 1 (877) 760-0114 2. Use the QR code or link to request that one of our friendly SNAP specialists call you. Request a call in English: Pedir una llamada en español: Learn more at hungerfreeok.org/resources/snap/ HUNGER FREE OKLAHOMA BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR okeq.org/donate DONATE $25 A MONTH, GET YOUR FREE OKEQ SHIRT! https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 22/24 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER SITS ON MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION LAND. GREAT SEAL OF THE MUSCOGEE NATION I. T. OKEQ Board & Trustees Executive Committee Eric Wilson - President Bob Hanson - Vice President Julie Chase - Treasurer Whitney Cipolla - Secretary Kristy Vann - Member at Large Board of Directors Zoe Brett Eddie Carreno Claire Combs Kaylyn Compton Julia Fletcher Liz Ortiz Crista Patrick Paula Shannon Kylie Vanderslice Monique Washington Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. 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ACE Aces Committed to Equality ActionLink ActionLink Center Action Network Affirm Alexandria Henfer Allie Jensen Allie Jensen Art Gallery Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery Alyssa Bryant Amy McGehee Art Gallery asexual Bingo Board President Eric Wilson Board Secretary Whitney Cipolla Board Treasurer Julie Chase Board Vice President Bob Hanson Bob Glahn Bob Hanson Bonita James Brian Jennings Brought to You by Bi Brought to You by Bi the Letter B Caleb Jackson Center Action Network CenterLink Chandra Valkyrie Circle Cinema Claire Combs counseling counseling services Crista Patrick Cynthia Phillips Dan Burnstein Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead Vampire Ball Denise Reid Dennis R. 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Shay Brewer Shelta Sneed Sin Fronteras SNAP Stephen Haney Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Support Group for Partners of Trans People Support Group for Partners of Transgender People support groups Tamecca Rogers Trans Men Support Group trans partners trans spouse Trans Women Support Group TRANSformation TRANSformation for Family Growth and Connection Transgender Tulsa Area Prime Timers Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Tulsa Area Primetimers Tulsa Equality Game Night Tulsa Equality Gaming Tulsa Pride Bingo Tulsa Really Really Free Market Tulsa Responds two spirit two-spirit Vampire Ball Veteran Support Group veterans Whitney Cipolla WitchWorx WitchWorx Tulsa Youth Services of Tulsa Youth Services of Tulsa (YST) Youth Talent Show YST Zoe Brett Zora Cates Lamb https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/49f02c1d00ba03bb1623a0f1b89f7331.pdf b433113896136a58ff1a9f47a45b14c0 PDF Text Text �Ruby Sponsors Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Dennis Neill & John Southard George Kaiser Family Foundation �Amber Sponsors Coretz Family Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Dan Burnstein & Martin Martinez �Amber Sponsors Dr. Richard & Debra Gordon Family Justin Mahood and Justin Williams Sanford & Irene Burnstein Family Foundation �Beryl Sponsors American Airlines Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation Dr. Al Carlozzi & Renee Marshall �Beryl Sponsors Joe Hukills ONE Gas Williams �Emerald Sponsors AEP/PSO Anonymous Bank of Oklahoma Barbara Abercrombie & Tery DeShong Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Oklahoma Cox Danny Thomason, DO & Matthew Lemon with Rose Potts & Michael Potts �Emerald Sponsors Darci Hazelwood, DO with Charles Pearce & Gary Meadows H.O.P.E. Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Kelly Kushnerick & Andrew Tankersley ONEOK Osage Casino OU Tulsa �Emerald Sponsors Ryan Choplin & Damon Hendricks Sharon Kimberlin with Michael Pickens, DO & Corey Thompson Stuart Ashworth & Moises Echeverria The Grewal Family Dr. Tim Cole & Chance Phillips �Sapphire Sponsors All Souls Unitarian Church Council Oak Men's Chorale Direct Energy Fellowship Congregational UCC Jane Wiseman & Jim Hodges Kirk Holt Kris Wilmes & Dusty Gross �Sapphire Sponsors Nancy & Joe McDonald Nicole Carrington Paul Harrison Phillips 66 - PRIDE66 Oklahoma State University Division of Institutional Diversity �Sapphire Sponsors Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry Ruth Nelson S.A.G.E. Tulsa Sheryl & John Boone Theresa & Melissa Fletcher-Leach Tulsa Area Prime Timers Yellow Brick Road �Amethyst Sponsors Barefoot Wine Jason McVicker & Justin Clary Jim Bratton & Drew Tait Marylyn Tippeconnic Peter & Jill Wenger The Shimi Family Tulsa Community College Ty Kaszubowski & Mike Keys William P. 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Text Any textual data included in the document 2019 Equality Gala oklahomans for equality Ruby Sponsors Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Dennis Neill & John Southard George Kaiser Family Foundation Amber Sponsors Coretz Family Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Dan Burnstein & Martin Martinez Amber Sponsors Dr. Richard & Debra Gordon Family Justin Mahood and Justin Williams Sanford & Irene Burnstein Family Foundation Beryl Sponsors American Airlines Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation Dr. Al Carlozzi & Renee Marshall Beryl Sponsors Joe Hukills ONE Gas Williams Emerald Sponsors AEP/PSO Anonymous Bank of Oklahoma Barbara Abercrombie & Tery DeShong Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Oklahoma Cox Danny Thomason, DO & Matthew Lemon with Rose Potts & Michael Potts Emerald Sponsors Darci Hazelwood, DO with Charles Pearce & Gary Meadows H.O.P.E. Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Kelly Kushnerick & Andrew Tankersley ONEOK Osage Casino OU Tulsa Emerald Sponsors Ryan Choplin & Damon Hendricks Sharon Kimberlin with Michael Pickens, DO & Corey Thompson Stuart Ashworth & Moises Echeverria The Grewal Family Dr. Tim Cole & Chance Phillips Sapphire Sponsors All Souls Unitarian Church Council Oak Men's Chorale Direct Energy Fellowship Congregational UCC Jane Wiseman & Jim Hodges Kirk Holt Kris Wilmes & Dusty Gross Sapphire Sponsors Nancy & Joe McDonald Nicole Carrington Paul Harrison Phillips 66 - PRIDE66 Oklahoma State University Division of Institutional Diversity Sapphire Sponsors Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry Ruth Nelson S.A.G.E. Tulsa Sheryl & John Boone Theresa & Melissa Fletcher-Leach Tulsa Area Prime Timers Yellow Brick Road Amethyst Sponsors Barefoot Wine Jason McVicker & Justin Clary Jim Bratton & Drew Tait Marylyn Tippeconnic Peter & Jill Wenger The Shimi Family Tulsa Community College Ty Kaszubowski & Mike Keys William P. 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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 2019 2019 2019 Gala Al Carlozzi ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH American Airlines Anne and Henry Zarrow Family Foundation Bank of Oklahoma Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation Cortez Family Foundation Council Oak Men's Chorale Council Oak Mens Cresap Family Foundation Dan Burnstein Dennis Neill Dennis R. 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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 Paul Allen Gala Chair Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality Sheena Grewal President board of Director Save the Date 40th Anniversary Equality Gala April 25th, 2020 2019 Tulsa Pride May 31st – Festival Opens and the Rainbow 5k run ICONA POP Concert June 1st - Festival continues Leonardo Martinez Leigh Ashley Parade June 2nd Pride at Guthrie Green Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2019] Gala Presentation Powerpoint Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 31, 2019 - April 25, 2020 Subject The topic of the resource 2019 Pride Gala and Festival Board Presentation Powerpoint Description An account of the resource A Powerpoint presentation regarding the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 40th Annual Pride Gala on April 25, 2020 and 2019 Pride Festival taking place between May 31 and June 2, 2019. Also features 3 contributing staff members: Gala Chair Paul Allen, CEO/Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Toby Jenkins, and President of the Board of Directors Sheena Grewal; 5 pages total. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 2019 2019 Pride 2019 Tulsa Pride 2020 Gala 40th Anniversary Equality Gala Equality Gala Equality Gala 2020 Executive Director Toby Jenkins gala Guthrie Green Icona Pop Leigh Ashley Leonardo Martinez OkEq OKEQ Board OKEQ Board of Directors OKEQ Board President Toby Jenkins OKEQ CEO Toby Jenkins Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Paul Allen Pride 2019 Pride at Guthrie Green pride Parade Pride Parade and festival Rainbow 5k run Rainbow Run Sheena Grewal Toby Jenkins Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2019 Tulsa Pride Events Tulsa Pride Festival https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/94c7ab751c49882e451b1bed898c0f51.pdf 864c4b636ffa7c26725295d8879318cb PDF Text Text �� 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 [2007] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 22 January 2007 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 22, 2007 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Weekly eNews, 22 January 2007 Description An account of the resource 11 pages of an email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the week of January 22, 2007 (printed the following day on January 23, 2007), primarily regarding the opening of the new Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, and 2 pages of a press release announcing the building's namesake. 13 pages total. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 20 Something 20'something 2007 Aaron B. Charney Aaron Charney ABC ABC's of Advocacy ABCs of Advocacy All Souls Choir Andrew Harvey Art Gallery Art Opening and Exhibit Be All You Can Be Center Cinema City of Tulsa Congregation B'nai Emunah David Bohnett Cyber Center David Bohnett CyberCenter David H. Braff DBAT Debbye Zanerhaft Democratic Leadership Council Dennis Neill Dennis R Neill Dennis R. Neill Dennis R. 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Belmonte Laura Belmonte Legal Clinic LesDine LesDine Supper Club of Tulsa LGBT Community Expo LGBT Expo Log Cabin Republicans Love The Higher Law Love: The Higher Law Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Madness Meth 360 Mike Pahsetopa Nancy and Dr. Joe McDonald Nancy and Joe McDonald Nancy McDonald Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library OkEq OKEQ Board of Directors OKEQ Capital Campaign OkEq Equality Center Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University (OSU) Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Oklahomans for Equality Board Opening Doors Art Competition Opening Doors Art Exhibit Opening Doors Art Exhibit and Competition. OSU OSU SODA Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parish Church of Saint Jerome Parish Church of St. Jerome Partnership for a Drug Free America Partnership for a Drug-Free America Party Smart Peace Academy Children's Choir PFLAG PFLAG Tulsa Chapter press release Pride Store Prime Timers Primetimers Robert S Cisar Jr Lobby Robert S. Cisar Jr. Lobby Ronnie Childers Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance (SODA) Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance SODA SODA OSU Soulforce Soulforce Equality Ride Soulforce Equality Ride 2007 Soulforce Equality Riders Sound and Spirit Sound and Spirit: Home Sound and Spirit: Home - One Hundred Years and More Stonewall Democrats Sue Welch Sullivan and Cromwell T.R. Knight TestFest TestFest 2007 The Higher Law Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Tulsa Area Primetimers Tulsa Community Foundation TULSA GLBT HISTORY PROJECT Tulsa Interfaith Alliance Tulsa PFLAG Tulsa Police Department Tulsa Two Spirits Society Tulsa Two-Spirit Society Two-Spirt Society Wellness Center Wild Hearts Ball Wild Hearts Ball 7 Wisdom University https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9dc4323915c98c69b4e3ecaa48acff3a.pdf 8da3e38e71c380877bd6bf7317cbeb88 PDF Text Text �� https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0520062bcabf915fb4963763a1f55451.pdf 2c55ea1b38ffee6a63c291bc484e07f6 PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Digital Media: Person An individual. 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 [2009] Yaniv Katz and Liz Tarbishi Memorial Subject The topic of the resource Yaniv Katz and Liz Tarbishi Memorial and Announcement Description An account of the resource 2 documents regarding a memorial for the passing of Yaniv Katz and Liz Tarbishi, who died in Tel Aviv, Israel on August 1, 2009, hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ). Document 1: A pamphlet for the memorial vigil at the OKEQ Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on August 13, 2009, 2 pages total. Document 2: An announcement by OKEQ President Toby Jenkins that the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will have their rainbow flag flown at half mast to honor Katz and Tarbishi, 1 page. 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 August 13, 2009 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Toby Jenkins 2009 Anna Berroll Bar Noar Bar-Noar Bar-Noar LGBT Youth Center Barry Abels Congregation B'nai Emunah Eric Himan hate crime hate crimes in memoriam Israeli Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Aguda Israeli Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Association Jewish Federation of Tulsa Liz Tarbishi Marc Boone Fitzerman memoriam Michael Merryman Nancy Eggen Nancy McDonald OkEq OKEQ Board OKEQ Board of Directors OKEQ Board President OKEQ Board President Toby Jenkins Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Oklahomans for Equality Board Open Arms Open Arms Youth Project Open Arms Youth Project (OYP) OpenArms OpenArms Project Openarms Youth Project Openarms Youth Project (OYP) OYP Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) PFLAG Rabbi Anna Beroll Rabbi Marc Boone Fitzerman rainbow flag Rebecca Ungerman Rev. Nancy Eggen Tel Aviv Tel Aviv shooting Temple Israel Tim Gillean Toby Jenkins TU TU United Campus Ministry United Campus Ministry University of Tulsa University of Tulsa United Campus Ministry Yaniv Katz Youth Services of Tulsa https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2f16a23a7b2f99ed71f90b1ae2b1fe22.pdf efcada74a64bdd468ad0eb161ebfd5a2 PDF Text Text A NIGHT IN THE CITY Please join Oklahomans for Equality For A Night in the City Diversity Gala 2007 Black Tie Option Honoring Dennis R.Neill with the 9 Lifetime Achievement Award Saturday, June 9, 2007 DoubleTree Warren Place 6110 South Yale Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 6p Patron Party 6 Silent Auction & Entertainment by Rene Potter & the Frank Brown Trio 7 7p Gourmet Dinner and Dessert Live Auction and Awards Menu prepared by Executive Chef Drew Flatt Wines donated by Loring Wine Campany of California Justice & Mary Waidner, Chairs Bishop Carlton & Gina Pearson, Honorary Chairs Oklahomans for Equality seeks equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. � 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 A NIGHT IN THE CITY Please join Oklahomans for Equality For A Night in the City Diversity Gala 2007 Black Tie Option Honoring Dennis R.Neill with the Lifetime Achievement Award Saturday, June 9, 2007 DoubleTree Warren Place 6110 South Yale Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 6p Patron Party Silent Auction & Entertainment by Rene Potter & the Frank Brown Trio 7p Gourmet Dinner and Dessert Live Auction and Awards Menu prepared by Executive Chef Drew Flatt Wines donated by Loring Wine Campany of California Justice & Mary Waidner, Chairs Bishop Carlton & Gina Pearson, Honorary Chairs oklahomans for equality Oklahomans for Equality seeks equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 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 [2007] Diversity Gala Poster Subject The topic of the resource 2007 "A Night in the City" Diversity Gala Poster Description An account of the resource A digital copy of a poster advertising the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 2007 Diversity Gala themed "A Night in the City" on June 9, 2007 at DoubleTree Warren Place, 1 page. 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 June 9, 2007 2007 2007 Diversity Dinner 2007 Diversity Gala 2007 Gala A Night in The City Bishop Carlton Dennis Neill Dennis R Neill Dennis R. 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Donated by OK Cookie Momster ncMKIE ^ Momster �m Celine Dion at the BOK Center^ Two concert tickets to Celine Dion at the BOK Center, hotel •• &• accommodations and dinner before the concert provided. Donated by BOK/SMG Center BOK CENTER �Living Kitchen The private party experience with the Living Kitchen offers a seven-course farm table livingIkitchen 1ARM"& DAIRY dinner for 15 prepared with locally grown products. Living Kitchen schedules private parties on Thursday nights during their season. Dates are subject to availability on the Living Kitchen calendar from May through November 2019. Donated by Living Kitchen �NYC Broadway Weekend Jet away to New York City with 50,000 American Airline miles, and enjoy a three-night stay at The Westin New York-Times Square plus two tickets to the musicals Oklahomal and The Cher Show. Must be booked 60 days prior and subject to availability. I»i ii/. i i: .K 11 :1 i Da. Donated byTanniger Philanthropies and American Airlines I \^M^(;l:l\ ENTERTAI N Ivl ENT American Airlines 0 neiu mu/iCQl J �Tulsa Drillers Party Suite You and 19 guests get to enjoy a Tulsa Drillers game in the comfort of a party suite. This package includes 20 tickets, 4 parking passes, and a $150 food and drink credit. Game day is Sunday, June 23rd. Donated by the Tulsa Drillers �V..«p« Pat Gordon celebrated artist invites you and 7 of your guests for a weekend brunch and pool party at his Maple Ridge home. One of Tulsa's r most celebrated artists and •i wonderful hosts Invites you to enjoy his personal studio and gallery and enjoy a relaxing brunch and swim party. Catering by Polo Grill and spirits donated by Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. Host requests brunch be scheduled by Sept. 1, 2019. Donated by Pat Gordon, Polo Grill, and Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. .r - V m- - �Chris Mantle Painting 9 2011 piece by artist Christopher M. Mantle, whose work is displayed throughout Tulsa, including 36 Degrees North. With an innovative design, these twelve individual paintings can be assembled to form one large painting. This piece also incorporates a rare deviation from Mr. Mantle's trademark signature that was only utilized for one show. The Christopher M. Mantle gallery is located on Cherry Street at 1307 East 15th Street. Donated by Sheena Grewal �II Pride Street" Commemorative ; Bar Cart Original AA Authentic Double Flight i *■" -.1 Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handles to the hidden trays and the solid Mahogany butcher block top, this double sided cart has 6 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Turn it around and you have a wine & champagne cabinet which can hold up to 2 bottles of wine/champagne, as well as 6 American Airlines branded stemless wine glasses & chilling container. Donated by American Airlines American Airlines �II Remembering Stonewall Commemorative Bar Cart Original AA Authentic Single Flight Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handle to the hidden trays, this unique bar cart can hold your favorite beverages along with a Crown Royal spot. 3 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Comes with American Airlines branded rocks glasses, an ice bucket and set of tongs. Donated by American Airlines AmericanAirlines �Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical Two tickets to the opening night performance of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. One night stay in the king suite room at the Hyatt Regency-Tulsa and dinner for two at the Daily Grill. Donated by Celebrity Attractions, Payton Family and Hyatt Regency-Tulsa. K. STEP INSIDE A WORLD OF PURE IMAGINAT ON �£ # Trial and Eric! Cooking class and music with Eric Himan for eight guests. Renowned national recording artist Eric Himan is a triple threat: Award-winning songwriter, nationally touring singer on guitar/piano, & host of the online cooking show Trial and Eric! Eric will come to your home and instruct you and your guests on preparing a featured dish. Then enjoy the meal while Eric serenades your guests for an intimate concert. This includes food and drink for eight guests and instruction, plus a 20minute concert. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon; must be used before Dec. 31, 2019. Donated by Eric Himan �Tulsa Opera Season Tickets TULSA(Opera An extravagant season of opera classics, with Bizet's Carmen and Puccini's Madama Butterfly, followed by a new production of Tobias Picker's 1996 opera Emmeline, to be performed in Oklahoma for the first time, and led by Mr. Picker in his opera-conducting debut. Donated by the Tulsa Opera �Beer tasting party for 20 guests with 3 course meal and their choice of 3 international beers at the White Lion Pub which has been a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community for more than 20 years. The White Lion Pub is a charming authentic English pub nestled in South Tulsa near 71st St. & S. Yale Ave. Enjoy traditional pub fare including Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Steak & Mushroom Pie, Cottage Pie, Cornish Pastie, Welsh Rarebit, and more! Donated by Betty Southard �PalrnSprings Trip Five nights with two beautiful guc St rooms that sleep four available in Palm Springs. Access to the pool an incredible view of the mountains. Hosts Shane Albee and Dirk Hunter will provide a catered dinner party and serve as concierge. Hosts request winner contact them within 30 days of purchase and to use the stay by March 31, 2020. Includes 50,000 American Airlines miles. AmericanAirlines Donated by Shane Albee & Dirk Hunter and American Airlines � 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 2019 Gala Auction Items Entered into Omelca(?) 10/4/19 OK Cookie Momster A box of a dozen cookies monthly from OKCookieMomster! Now located at both 31st and Harvard and in the Mother Road Market, OkCookieMomster specializesin custom sugar cookies for any occasion! Other flavors are available as well. This lesbian-owned business will also incorporate LGBT+ themed cookies throughout the year! Donated by OK Cookie Momster Celine Dion at the BOK Center Two concert tickets to Celine Dion at the BOK Center, hotel accommodations and dinner before the concert provided. Donated by BOK/SMG Center BOK CENTER Living Kitchen The private party experience with the Living Kitchen offers a seven-course farm table dinner for 15 prepared with locally grown products. Living Kitchen schedules private parties on Thursday nights during their season. Dates are subject to availability on the Living Kitchen calendar from May through November 2019. Donated by Living Kitchen LIVING KITCHEN FARM & DAIRY NYC Broadway Weekend Jet away to New York City with 50,000 American Airline miles, and enjoy a three-night stay at The Westin New York-Times Square plus two tickets to the musicals Oklahoma! and The Cher Show. Must be booked 60 days prior and subject to availability. Donated byTanniger Philanthropies and American Airlines TANNINGER ENTERTAINMENT American Airlines RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! the cher show a new musical Tulsa Drillers Party Suite You and 19 guests get to enjoy a Tulsa Drillers game in the comfort of a party suite. This package includes 20 tickets, 4 parking passes, and a $150 food and drink credit. Game day is Sunday, June 23rd. Donated by the Tulsa Drillers T Drillers Brunch at Pat Gordon's Home Pat Gordon celebrated artist invites you and 7 of your guests for a weekend brunch and pool party at his Maple Ridge home. One of Tulsa's most celebrated artists and wonderful hosts invites you to enjoy his personal studio and gallery and enjoy a relaxing brunch and swim party. Catering by Polo Grill and spirits donated by Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. Host requests brunch be scheduled by Sept. 1, 2019. Donated by Pat Gordon, Polo Grill, and Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. Chris Mantle Painting 2011 piece by artist Christopher M. Mantle, whose work is displayed throughout Tulsa, including 36 Degrees North. With an innovative design, these twelve individual paintings can be assembled to form one large painting. This piece also incorporates a rare deviation from Mr. Mantle's trademark signature that was only utilized for one show. The Christopher M. Mantle gallery is located on Cherry Street at 1307 East 15th Street. Donated by Sheena Grewal "Pride Street" Commemorative Bar Cart Original AA Authentic Double Flight Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handles to the hidden trays and the solid Mahogany butcher block top, this double sided cart has 6 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Turn it around and you have a wine & champagne cabinet which can hold up to 2 bottles of wine/champagne, as well as 6 American Airlines branded stemless wine glasses & chilling container. Donated by American Airlines American Airlines "Remembering Stonewall" Commemorative Bar Cart Original AA Authentic Single Flight Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handle to the hidden trays, this unique bar cart can hold your favorite beverages along with a Crown Royal spot. 3 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Comes with American Airlines branded rocks glasses, an ice bucket and set of tongs. Donated by American Airlines American Airlines Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical Two tickets to the opening night performance of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. One night stay in the king suite room at the Hyatt Regency-Tulsa and dinner for two at the Daily Grill. Donated by Celebrity Attractions, Payton Family and Hyatt Regency-Tulsa. STEP INSIDE A WORLD OF PURE IMAGINATiON ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY THE NEW MUSICAL Trial and Eric! Cooking class and music with Eric Himan for eight guests. Renowned national recording artist Eric Himan is a triple threat: Award-winning songwriter, nationally touring singer on guitar/piano, & host of the online cooking show Trial and Eric! Eric will come to your home and instruct you and your guests on preparing a featured dish. Then enjoy the meal while Eric serenades your guests for an intimate concert. This includes food and drink for eight guests and instruction, plus a 20-minute concert. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon; must be used before Dec. 31, 2019. Donated by Eric Himan Tulsa Opera Season Tickets TULSA OPERA An extravagant season of opera classics, with Bizet's Carmen and Puccini's Madama Butterfly, followed by a new production of Tobias Picker's 1996 opera Emmeline, to be performed in Oklahoma for the first time, and led by Mr. Picker in his opera-conducting debut. Donated by the Tulsa Opera The White Lion Beer tasting party for 20 guests with 3 course meal and their choice of 3 international beers at the White Lion Pub which has been a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community for more than 20 years. The White Lion Pub is a charming authentic English pub nestled in South Tulsa near 71st St. & S. Yale Ave. Enjoy traditional pub fare including Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Steak & Mushroom Pie, Cottage Pie, Cornish Pastie, Welsh Rarebit, and more! Donated by Betty Southard Pulled (entry is crossed out) Palm Springs Trip Five nights with two beautiful guest rooms that sleep four available in Palm Springs. Access to the pool and incredible view of the mountains. Hosts Shane Albee and Dirk Hunter will provide a catered dinner party and serve as concierge. Hosts request winner contact them within 30 days of purchase and to use the stay by March 31, 2020. Includes 50,000 American Airlines miles. Donated by Shane Albee & Dirk Hunter and American Airlines American Airlines Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2019] Equality Gala Live Auction Items Subject The topic of the resource 2019 Equality Gala Live Auction Items Description An account of the resource A list of various prizes offered during the 2019 Equality Gala live auction, including tickets to different events and exclusive parties, 14 pages. Handwritten note on first page indicates "Entered into Omelca(?) October 4, 2019". The last item, the Palm Springs Trip, is marked as "Pulled". 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 October 4, 2019 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource OK Cookie Momster, BOK Center, SMG, Living Kitchen, Tanninger Philanthropies, American Airlines, Tulsa Drillers, Pat Gordon, Polo Grill, Ole' Village Wine and Spirits, Chris Mantle, Sheena Grewal, Celebrity Attractions, Payton Family, Hyatt Regency Tulsa, Eric Himan, Tulsa Opera, Betty Southard, Shane Albee, Dirk Hunter 2019 American Airlines auction Betty Southard BOK Center Broadway Celine Dion Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Cher Show Chris Mantle Dirk Hunter Drillers Drillers baseball Equality Gala Equality Gala 2019 Eric Himan gala live auction live auction items Living Kitchen New York City NYC Broadway OK Cookie Momster OkCookieMomster OkEq Oklahoma musical Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) palm springs Pat Gordon Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Shane Albee Sheena Grewal SMG Tanninger Entertainment The Cher Show The Westin Tulsa Drillers Tulsa Opera Tulsa Performing Arts Center Westin New York City Westin NYC White Lion https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/eea6980602d82a5ba99d5038907d2108.pdf 3a0ce5b078acf0261afa34150f3c802e 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) Auctioneer Pam McKissick of Williams, Williams & McKissick Companies will lead our Live Auction. Some of the items for the evening include: Aunt Pearl Dinner for 10 �Aunt Pearl (Joe Sears) from the famous play "Greater Tuna" will cook a dinner for 10 people from her recipes of BBQ Brisket, Potato Salad, Bake Beans and her famous Peach Cobbler at the home of Tom and Kathy Williams. Pool side cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served before the dinner. Joe Sears is co-author and co-star of the wildly successful Tuna plays, "Greater Tuna, A Tuna Christmas, Red White and Tuna, and Tuna Does Vegas". Joe as been one of the past playwrights for the Cherokee Nation's outdoor drama The Trail of Tears. He is currently the Artistic Director for Theatre Bartlesville. Donated by Kathy & Tom Williams and David Nelson Comedy & Errors Feast for 8 with Celebrity Guests: Leslie Jordan and Bruce Vilanch Eight lucky guests will feast on a magnificent dinner prepared by James Shrader of Palace Café, sip on fabulous wines from the private collection of Dr. Greg Holt, and laugh to the hysterics, antics & humor of comedian celebrities Leslie Jordan and Bruce Vilanch, all in the beautifully renovated modern home of Jay and Ryan. Mutually agreed upon dates. Donated By Dr. Greg Holt, Jay Krottinger, Ryan Tanner, & Palace Café Historic Mansion Dinner Return to the elegance of Tulsa's past with a dinner for 10 in the historic McFarlin Mansion. Enjoy your dinner catered by Tim Williams of TW's ABFAB Catering while listening to the new grand piano. What a spectacular evening for a lucky few! Donated by Pete Harmon and Richard Sims �New York City Stay & Broadway Show Enjoy New York City like never before with a 2-night stay at the worlds first "Straight friendly" hotel, The OUT Hotel - NYC! While in New York, enjoy two tickets to the First Broadway revival of "Pippin" directed by Tony award winner, Diane Paulus. The original Broadway production of Pippin won five Tony Awards during its original five-year run ending in 1977. Trip includes round trip airfare for two on American Airlines. Mutually agreed upon dates. Donated By Square 1 Theatrics, The OUT Hotel - NYC, Jay Krottinger & Ryan Tanner Lake Keystone Dinner for 8 An incredible evening of fine dining for 8 at the McCutchen Lake Keystone Residence, prepared by Chef Tuck Curren from Biga. Enjoy this beautiful home that overlooks Lake Keystone, take in the views of Keystone Dam while looking Eastward down the Arkansas River Valley towards Tulsa. After dinner enjoy the entertainment/game room with a full bar. (Home is handicap accessible) Donated by Chris McCutcheon �Martini Party w/ Catered Food for 12 The party will be hosted by the LaButti's at their residence with Ron showcasing hi fabulous bartending skills and catered food for 12. The party will be held on a Friday or Saturday night on a date mutually agreed upon. Donated by Ron & Robin LaButti White Lion International Beer Tasting & 4-Course Dinner A Beer Connoisseur will explain the pairing and origin, brewing method and short history of each brew throughout the dinner. Each course is paired with imported beers selected to please the palate. Donated by John Southard Pool Party for 20 Bring your swimsuits, towels & floaties for a fabulous pool party. Enjoy swimming, some lounging in the cabana and have a sauna. Catering is by Terri Fermo of Bohemia Catering, featuring the Food Truck Jezebel. Of course there will be ample supply of Perfect Margaritas, beer and soft drinks. Donated by John Southard & Dennis Neill �Four Seasons Jackson Hole Unit #856 The hotel is located about 12 miles from Jackson Town Square at the base of the ski runs that are used as hiking trails in the summer, but walking distance from Teton village & 20 miles from the airport. The unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and the living area has a sofa bed. The unit can accommodate 7 - 8 adults. The property has a spa, gym, outdoor heated pool used all year round, whirlpool and on-property Concierge. 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 W. Krumme Robin and Ron LaButti Debbie Lowe McAfee & Taft Gwen & Steve Malcolm 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 Rusty Clyma and George W. McCauslan 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 Anonymous Laurie Cooper Debra and Richard Gordon & Family Dwight Kealiher George W. Krumme Stacy & Joe Lytle Julie & Sanjay Meshri Ruth Kaiser Nelson Family Foundation Carol Tandy Kathy Taylor - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Jon Worthington Jack and Maxine Zarrow Family Foundation (As of April 8th, 2013) �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 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) � 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 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) Auctioneer Pam McKissick of Williams, Williams & McKissick Companies will lead our Live Auction. Some of the items for the evening include: Aunt Pearl Dinner for 10 Aunt Pearl (Joe Sears) from the famous play "Greater Tuna" will cook a dinner for 10 people from her recipes of BBQ Brisket, Potato Salad, Bake Beans and her famous Peach Cobbler at the home of Tom and Kathy Williams. Pool side cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served before the dinner. Joe Sears is co-author and co-star of the wildly successful Tuna plays, "Greater Tuna, A Tuna Christmas, Red White and Tuna, and Tuna Does Vegas". Joe as been one of the past playwrights for the Cherokee Nation's outdoor drama The Trail of Tears. He is currently the Artistic Director for Theatre Bartlesville. Donated by Kathy & Tom Williams and David Nelson Comedy & Errors Feast for 8 with Celebrity Guests: Leslie Jordan and Bruce Vilanch Eight lucky guests will feast on a magnificent dinner prepared by James Shrader of Palace Café, sip on fabulous wines from the private collection of Dr. Greg Holt, and laugh to the hysterics, antics & humor of comedian celebrities Leslie Jordan and Bruce Vilanch, all in the beautifully renovated modern home of Jay and Ryan. Mutually agreed upon dates. Donated By Dr. Greg Holt, Jay Krottinger, Ryan Tanner, & Palace Café Historic Mansion Dinner Return to the elegance of Tulsa's past with a dinner for 10 in the historic McFarlin Mansion. Enjoy your dinner catered by Tim Williams of TW's ABFAB Catering while listening to the new grand piano. What a spectacular evening for a lucky few! Donated by Pete Harmon and Richard Sims New York City Stay & Broadway Show Enjoy New York City like never before with a 2-night stay at the worlds first "Straight friendly" hotel, The OUT Hotel - NYC! While in New York, enjoy two tickets to the First Broadway revival of "Pippin" directed by Tony award winner, Diane Paulus. The original Broadway production of Pippin won five Tony Awards during its original five-year run ending in 1977. Trip includes round trip airfare for two on American Airlines. Mutually agreed upon dates. Donated By Square 1 Theatrics, The OUT Hotel - NYC, Jay Krottinger & Ryan Tanner Lake Keystone Dinner for 8 An incredible evening of fine dining for 8 at the McCutchen Lake Keystone Residence, prepared by Chef Tuck Curren from Biga. Enjoy this beautiful home that overlooks Lake Keystone, take in the views of Keystone Dam while looking Eastward down the Arkansas River Valley towards Tulsa. After dinner enjoy the entertainment/game room with a full bar. (Home is handicap accessible) Donated by Chris McCutcheon Martini Party w/ Catered Food for 12 The party will be hosted by the LaButti's at their residence with Ron showcasing hi fabulous bartending skills and catered food for 12. The party will be held on a Friday or Saturday night on a date mutually agreed upon. Donated by Ron & Robin LaButti White Lion International Beer Tasting & 4-Course Dinner A Beer Connoisseur will explain the pairing and origin, brewing method and short history of each brew throughout the dinner. Each course is paired with imported beers selected to please the palate. Donated by John Southard Pool Party for 20 Bring your swimsuits, towels & floaties for a fabulous pool party. Enjoy swimming, some lounging in the cabana and have a sauna. Catering is by Terri Fermo of Bohemia Catering, featuring the Food Truck Jezebel. Of course there will be ample supply of Perfect Margaritas, beer and soft drinks. Donated by John Southard & Dennis Neill Four Seasons Jackson Hole Unit #856 The hotel is located about 12 miles from Jackson Town Square at the base of the ski runs that are used as hiking trails in the summer, but walking distance from Teton village & 20 miles from the airport. The unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and the living area has a sofa bed. The unit can accommodate 7 - 8 adults. The property has a spa, gym, outdoor heated pool used all year round, whirlpool and on-property Concierge. 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 W. Krumme Robin and Ron LaButti Debbie Lowe McAfee & Taft Gwen & Steve Malcolm 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 Rusty Clyma and George W. McCauslan 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 Anonymous Laurie Cooper Debra and Richard Gordon & Family Dwight Kealiher George W. Krumme Stacy & Joe Lytle Julie & Sanjay Meshri Ruth Kaiser Nelson Family Foundation Carol Tandy Kathy Taylor - Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation Jon Worthington Jack and Maxine Zarrow Family Foundation (As of April 8th, 2013) 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 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) 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, 8 April 2013 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 8, 2013 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Weekly eNews, 8 April 2013 Description An account of the resource An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) focusing on the 2013 Equality Gala on May 4, 2013, 9 pages. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 2013 Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership 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 Miranda Kaiser Nancy Eggen OkEq OkEq Equality Center OkEq Volunteer of the Year Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Paul Allen Phillip Kaiser 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/c6afc532315be3277e068179d6381670.pdf fb7d1a5b3b03d120fa6a4664ee97d01f PDF Text Text ï»¿ Announcing the 40th Anniversary Equality Gala �40th Anniversary Equality Gala Saturday, April 18, 2020 6:00 p.m. at the Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 �The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation The George Kaiser Family Foundation Anonymous Dennis Neill and John Southard Cresap Family Foundation Pedistat Dr Richard & Debra Gordon Family American Airlines Dr. Al Carlozzi and Renee Marshall-Carlozzi Osage Casino ONEOK Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Dr. Tim Cole and Chance Phillips Anne & Henry Zarrow Family Foundation �Larry Ward Boomtown Tees & Keystone Chevrolet Jason McVicker and Justin Clary No one admitted under 18 unless accompanied by an adult over 21. Click Your Heels Together and Come Home A decade comes to a close, and the past ten years have witnessed progress and key advances for LGBTQ+ individuals. Oklahomans for Equality will be celebrating our 40th anniversary, and we have chosen ruby red slippers from the movie "The Wizard of Oz" as our 2020 Equality Gala emblem. There has been significant push back against our advances for full equality, and we have seen a rise in vandalism an violence directed as a result. We actively resisted those who would try and strip us of our victories. Creating safe spaces, and speaking out against all forms of oppression consumes our resources and challenges us to remain unifi �You will recall Glinda the good witch told Dorothy that the ruby slippers' magic "must be very powerful or the wicked witch of the west wouldn't want them so badly." Toward the end of the movie, after several failed attempts to go hom Dorothy thought she would never be safe until Glinda revealed to her that she had the power all along. Dorothy had i her power the ability to go home and live her life openly and freely all along. For forty years, Oklahomans for Equality has been telling LGBTQ+ individuals and their families you had the power within you all along. We help our constituents learn to stand up for themselves and others who are marginalized. Please consider being a sponsor of the 2020 Equality Gala so we can continue to help individuals and families find th magic within them to live authentic empowered lives. Toby Jenkins CEO and Executive Director Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality | 918-743-4297 | 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 | www.okeq.org Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Unsubscribe okeqvolunteer@gmail.com Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by enews@okeq.org in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today! � 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 ï»¿ Announcing the 40th Anniversary Equality Gala 40th Anniversary Equality Gala Saturday, April 18, 2020 6:00 p.m. at the Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation The George Kaiser Family Foundation Anonymous Dennis Neill and John Southard Cresap Family Foundation Pedistat Dr Richard & Debra Gordon Family American Airlines Dr. Al Carlozzi and Renee Marshall-Carlozzi Osage Casino ONEOK Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Dr. Tim Cole and Chance Phillips Anne & Henry Zarrow Family Foundation Larry Ward Boomtown Tees & Keystone Chevrolet Jason McVicker and Justin Clary No one admitted under 18 unless accompanied by an adult over 21. Click Your Heels Together and Come Home A decade comes to a close, and the past ten years have witnessed progress and key advances for LGBTQ+ individuals. Oklahomans for Equality will be celebrating our 40th anniversary, and we have chosen ruby red slippers from the movie "The Wizard of Oz" as our 2020 Equality Gala emblem. There has been significant push back against our advances for full equality, and we have seen a rise in vandalism an violence directed as a result. We actively resisted those who would try and strip us of our victories. Creating safe spaces, and speaking out against all forms of oppression consumes our resources and challenges us to remain unifi You will recall Glinda the good witch told Dorothy that the ruby slippers' magic "must be very powerful or the wicked witch of the west wouldn't want them so badly." Toward the end of the movie, after several failed attempts to go hom Dorothy thought she would never be safe until Glinda revealed to her that she had the power all along. Dorothy had i her power the ability to go home and live her life openly and freely all along. For forty years, Oklahomans for Equality has been telling LGBTQ+ individuals and their families you had the power within you all along. We help our constituents learn to stand up for themselves and others who are marginalized. Please consider being a sponsor of the 2020 Equality Gala so we can continue to help individuals and families find th magic within them to live authentic empowered lives. Toby Jenkins CEO and Executive Director Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality | 918-743-4297 | 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 | www.okeq.org Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Unsubscribe okeqvolunteer@gmail.com Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by enews@okeq.org in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today! 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 [2020] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 30 January 2020 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 30, 2020 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Weekly eNews, 30 January 2020 Description An account of the resource An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) sent on January 30, 2020, 5 pages. Primarily focuses on the upcoming 40th Anniversary Equality Gala planned for April 18, 2020. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Toby Jenkins 2020 40th Anniversary Equality Gala American Airlines Anne and Henry Zarrow Family Foundation Boomtown Tees Chance Phillips Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Dennis Neill Dennis R. Neill Equality Center donations Dr. Al Carlozzi and Renee Marshall-Carlozzi Dr. Richard and Debera Gordon Family Dr. Tim Cole email eNews Equality Center Equality Gala Equality Gala 2020 fundraisers fundraising George Kaiser Family Foundation Jason McVicker John Southard Justin Clary Kelly Kirby Keystone Chevrolet Larry Ward OkEq OkEq Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Oklahomans for Equality Executive Director Oklahomans for Equality fundraising ONEOK Osage Casino Pedistat Tim Cole Toby Jenkins 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/. Title A name given to the resource [2013] EBA Members Invitation to OKEQ Marriage Fair Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 26 - 30, 2013 Subject The topic of the resource Equality Business Alliance Members Invitation to Oklahomans for Equality 2013 Marriage Fair Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Description An account of the resource An announcement from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) inviting members of the Equality Business Alliance (EBA) to set up information tables and booths during their week-long OKEQ Wedding Fair between March 26 to March 30, 2013, three pages. 2013 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center EBA Equality Business Alliance Equality Business Alliance (EBA) Equality Center Gay marriage marriage equality Marriage Equality Week Mary Jones OkEq OKEQ EBA OKEQ Equality Business Alliance OkEq Equality Center OKEQ Marriage Equality Week Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 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/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/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/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. 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. 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