Greensboro PFLAG newsletter, September 1999

              Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gayjj
GREENSBORO, N.C.
SEPT. 1999
NEW EDITOR TAKES THE HELM
I have agreed to take on the duties of editing the
monthly Greensboro PFLAG newsletter. It will be
difficult to duplicate the excellent job that Retta has done
for so many years.
I hope that everyone will assist by supplying items that
might be of interest to other members. Especially
welcome are personal stories about the "coming out"
process or other experiences that you would like to share.
Essays, poetry, opinions about current issues - anything
you can write - would be greatly appreciated. (You will
soon be tired of hearing my opinions on everything, so
send      us      yours.) Send      submissions      to
tomcIarke@mindspring.com or bring to the monthly
meeting.
Retta has done an outstanding job in getting the
newsletter out every month, but this is a major task and it
is time for other members to assume more of the duties of
running our local chapter. Retta says she wants to devote
more time to advocacy, including speaking out to
community groups on gay/lesbian issues. Retta will also
continue to be the contact person for those new folks who
need the support PFLAG offers. I know personally what a
wonderful person Retta is to talk to in times of personal
crisis.
- Tom Clarke
Quarterly Coordinating Committee
decides on new structure
The Quarterly Coordinating Committee met on August
24 and agreed to set up a new committee structure to carry
on the work of the Greensboro PFLAG chapter.
The Program Committee (Matt, Linda, and Mitch)
will arrange for a facilitator at each meeting, plan special
programs for the monthly meetings, and coordinate social
events.
The Library Committee (Bob, Greg, and Donna) will
arrange for new purchases of books and videos, improve
PFLAG-Greensboro    Sept meeting
Tuesday, September 21,1999
POT LUCK SUPPER, S p.m.
_ Regular meeting, 7:30 pm.
Friendship Fiends Meeting House
1103 New (Ranrfefn Rd.
Welcome to PFLAG. We offer a safe, confidential space in which to explore our feelings
and understandings of the gay experience,
especially "coming out" 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.
the lending procedures so that materials are returned in a
timely manner, and set up the book displays at each
meeting.
The Newsletter Committee (Tom, Mitch, and Micki)
will handle the printing and mailing of the monthly
newsletter.
The Marketing and Financial Committee (Mac) will
keep the financial records, prepare grant applications, and
coordinate publicity and outreach activities, including
newspaper advertising and sending information to area
churches, school counselors, and mental health agencies.
What is needed is a volunteer to be "Convener" to
arrange the QCC meeting and help coordinate the work of
the various committees.
Anyone who is not on one of these committees is
encouraged to volunteer.
Dues structure
The QCC also agreed on the following dues structure
for Greensboro PFLAG:
Individual member - $25
Household - $30
Limited income - $ 15
Newsletter only-$15
Grant application
The QCC approved the proposed application for a
grant from the Guilford Green Foundation The funds
requested include $1,500 for increased newspaper
advertising; $800 for mailings to area churches, school
counselors, arid mental health agencies; $100 for
contribution foT meeting place; and $400 for library
materials. This grant is for a six-month period
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