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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
PO Box 4153 GREENSBORO, NC 27404 PHONE (910) 852-8489 Vol.6 No.4, April 1999
GAY LOBBY DAY
It was our privilege to be a part of a North Carolina first—the first gay lobby day in the history
of the NC Legislature. Jonathan, Matthew, Gary
and I arrived almost at the same moment to
register and be oriented before beginning our
lobbying.
Senator Kay Hagan was in a committee
meeting, but she later hurried into her office and
listened politely to us. We were trying to show
her how the CAN laws encourage any sort of
discrimination. When I told her about an "out"
high school student with whom no one would
room on a band trip, it began to be real to her.
"That's not right. That's not fair, " she said
thoughtfully.
Our Representatives "Mary and Maggie" were
also in meetings, so we left info and hurried to
the rally on the capital steps. It was a huge
success; Equality N.C. PAC's M. K. delightedly
estimated the crowd at above 250—darn good for
a first statewide attempt. And the speakers were
great!
In the legislators' cafeteria, a man in front of
me in line whispered, "There were quite a few of
us in the lobby quiedy cheering with you. Thank
you for being out for those of us who can't be."
I knew then why I had come.
NOTE NEW BOX NUMBER ANDZIP ABOVE
ALAMANCE MEETING
7:00 TUESDAY APRIL 13
ELON COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
United Church of Christ
directly across from entrance to Elon College
come to rear entrance
video "Straight from the Heart" shown
PRIDE '99 will be the weekend of June 13-
14, with the march and rally on Sunday
afternoon in downtown Greensboro. As Mary
Louise explained last month, a committee is
investigating ways for communities of faith to
have a voice.
Would you encourage members of your
congregation to stand in silent vigil holding signs
saying, "God loves all his children" ?
GfcMNSftOifcO MATING
7:30 TUESDAY; APRIL 20
FRIENDSHIP mENDSMEE^
UCBN^GARBBK^
m ifiirr amm
Welcome to PFLAG. We offer a safe,
confidential space in which to explore
our feelings and understandings of the
gay experience, especially "coming ontn
and what this means to families and
other loved ones. Listen and share as
much or as little as you feel comfortable
with, knowing that others can understand. Welcome especially to our returning members whose love is so healing.
Conferences are coming up. Note these and
ask me for more information:
Regional: April 30 to May 1, 1999—Roanoke
Remember how great last year's conference in
Raleigh was? This looks like a fulfilling way to
spend a weekend.
Not everything to do with Y2K is fearful! Plan to
attend the National conference and top it off with
this march. Trust me, it will be an awesome
experience.
PFLAG Annual Conference: April 28-30,2000
Washington, D.C... "Family Voices for
Equality"
Millennium March on Washington: April 30,
2000See enclosed info.
Jewish Gays, Lesbians, and families call
852-4829 for information about forum on April
19 and 20.
$$£$&*$&*$
Triad Business and Professional Guild
will hold its meeting on Thursday
April 15,
the week before we next meet.
Call 272-4256
by Monday, April 12
to select among
three menu choices and prices«
You deserve this honor
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| Transcript | N O T Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays PO Box 4153 GREENSBORO, NC 27404 PHONE (910) 852-8489 Vol.6 No.4, April 1999 GAY LOBBY DAY It was our privilege to be a part of a North Carolina first—the first gay lobby day in the history of the NC Legislature. Jonathan, Matthew, Gary and I arrived almost at the same moment to register and be oriented before beginning our lobbying. Senator Kay Hagan was in a committee meeting, but she later hurried into her office and listened politely to us. We were trying to show her how the CAN laws encourage any sort of discrimination. When I told her about an "out" high school student with whom no one would room on a band trip, it began to be real to her. "That's not right. That's not fair, " she said thoughtfully. Our Representatives "Mary and Maggie" were also in meetings, so we left info and hurried to the rally on the capital steps. It was a huge success; Equality N.C. PAC's M. K. delightedly estimated the crowd at above 250—darn good for a first statewide attempt. And the speakers were great! In the legislators' cafeteria, a man in front of me in line whispered, "There were quite a few of us in the lobby quiedy cheering with you. Thank you for being out for those of us who can't be." I knew then why I had come. NOTE NEW BOX NUMBER ANDZIP ABOVE ALAMANCE MEETING 7:00 TUESDAY APRIL 13 ELON COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHURCH United Church of Christ directly across from entrance to Elon College come to rear entrance video "Straight from the Heart" shown PRIDE '99 will be the weekend of June 13- 14, with the march and rally on Sunday afternoon in downtown Greensboro. As Mary Louise explained last month, a committee is investigating ways for communities of faith to have a voice. Would you encourage members of your congregation to stand in silent vigil holding signs saying, "God loves all his children" ? GfcMNSftOifcO MATING 7:30 TUESDAY; APRIL 20 FRIENDSHIP mENDSMEE^ UCBN^GARBBK^ m ifiirr amm Welcome to PFLAG. We offer a safe, confidential space in which to explore our feelings and understandings of the gay experience, especially "coming ontn and what this means to families and other loved ones. Listen and share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, knowing that others can understand. Welcome especially to our returning members whose love is so healing. Conferences are coming up. Note these and ask me for more information: Regional: April 30 to May 1, 1999—Roanoke Remember how great last year's conference in Raleigh was? This looks like a fulfilling way to spend a weekend. Not everything to do with Y2K is fearful! Plan to attend the National conference and top it off with this march. Trust me, it will be an awesome experience. PFLAG Annual Conference: April 28-30,2000 Washington, D.C... "Family Voices for Equality" Millennium March on Washington: April 30, 2000See enclosed info. Jewish Gays, Lesbians, and families call 852-4829 for information about forum on April 19 and 20. $$£$&*$&*$ Triad Business and Professional Guild will hold its meeting on Thursday April 15, the week before we next meet. Call 272-4256 by Monday, April 12 to select among three menu choices and prices« You deserve this honor |
