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areas.

Societal issues facing gays be addressed in several representative from the Ohio Advisory Council on Gay and

Issues

will

A

State Lesbian (S.A.C.G.L.I.) will explain the state task force's desire to develop

a

harassment and

the problems

and organization

a governmental gay and lesbian agenda. Such forum is necessary to bring issues of housing, job, and financial discrimination to the legislative forefront, as well as topics of violence, and in identification of gays to become solidarity. A member of the state task force will explain how individuals can become part of the process. Joe Dizensa and Bob Vucklaw will discuss the "Nuts and Bolts of Legal Issues", and Woody Blue and Dick Desimone will "The

involved and

show

Role of the Activist Struggle for Liberation"

activist

including

tactics

explain in the through

and

options

boycotts,

street theater,

civil disobedience and other methods.

Joan E. Bron (J.E.B.) will continue discussion on racism and sexism, Bereas will talk on

her

and Allyan "Ageism".

to

Gays in relationships may want participate in a workshop by Debra Dunkle, LISW, and Peter Beebe, Ph.D., entitled, "What Did You Say Your Name Was?". This experiential workshop for couples or singles with a friend, is to provide an opportunity for gay men and lesbians to explore and enjoy their coupling. Barbara Scott, with partner and co-parent Joy B. Savern, attorney-at-law, will look at the biological and non-biological aspects of "Lesbian Parenting". They will discuss alternative insemination and the legalities pertaining to this and other forms of David parenting. Vidra will talk on "Caring For Each Other", and Doug Moore will conduct a discussion on "Domestic Violence". Here the focus will be on verbal physical violence in relationships, with peaceful resolutions to conflict demonstrated using examples of arguments from participants.

workshop on "Sexual Addiction", discussing signs and symptoms of compulsive sexual behaviors, and how these behaviors influence and affect every aspect of the addict's life. discussion of how the person can recover and regain dignity and selfrespect will cap the workshop.

For

the

spiritually

homosexual, Martha Pontoni conduct an

and

be

gay

Sessions addressing a individuals personal needs include "Learning About Recovery", which will consist of a video presentation and a panel discussion focusing on the basics of recovery and building healthy supportive relationships. Mary Jo facilitate

will

Our activities include rap meetings, workshops on racism and other

BLACK & WHITE MEN TOGETHER/CLEVELAND

forms of prejudice, educational sessions on black and gay history, parties and other social events, a yearly retreat, and networking with members of other chapters.

IT

We are interested in men and women who will bring enthusiasm, ideas, and a willingness to be engaged and to work.

COME, JOIN US!

For further information call John at 371-4597 or write: BWMT/Cleveland P.O. Box 5144

Cleveland, OH 44101-0144

a

audience

gay

A

inclined will

participation

who are

spiritual Age

workshop/discussion recommended for lesbians and men currently involved in growth through some New metaphysical approach. Also, an interfaith worship service will be held at Harkness Chapel on 11200 Bellflower Rd. (on campus), and will celebrated jointly by Dignity/Cleveland, Chevrei/Tikva, the Metropolitan Christian Church, and the Lesbian and Gay Unitarian Universalists. An invitation is extended to all Conference attendees to join in celebration the source of all strength, comfort and joy.

Akron

Also,

Health

on the Conference agenda is a session on "Safer by Gay Consultant Harris.

Sex"

Buck

experience,

Richard Thomas, a person with AIDS, will share his personal knowledge and insight syndrome through "AIDS: Perspective". He describes

as

about

the

this

A Personal

an experiential workshop, "so be ready to kick off your shoes, sing, dance, cry, laugh and move. "

Consult the Conference agenda for the times and days of these discussions and workshops.

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