November, 1991

Ohio board formed in Columbus

by Michael Radice

A statewide gay and lesbian political action and communication association was the product of the cooperative efforts of more than 70 Ohio activists who spent the weekend brainstorming solutions to help acquire human and civil rights for Ohio's gay and lesbian community. The event was jointly facilitated and sponsored by gay and lesbian organizations in Columbus and Cleveland.

The purposes of the association are to:

• Enact a gay and lesbian civil right ordinance for the state.

• Provide a lobbyist to influence gay-andlesbian-sensitive legislation.

• Provide a library of political information that activists statewide could access. •Provide a consultant service to help enable gays and lesbians living in smaller cities to organize and pursue. their civil rights at the local level.

To ensure the efficient implementation of the statewide association, a board of 25 Ohio gays and lesbians, five from each of five regions of the state, was formed.

The association has filed incorporation papers in Columbus to ensure its legal status. It has also applied for a $50,000 grant from the Phillip Morris Foundation to enable it to hire staff and establish an office.

Opinions on the purpose and activities of the board are welcome, and can be submitted by contacting any of the northeast Ohio members. Northeast Ohio Board Members are: Dolores Noll of Kent; Al Tretheway of Cleveland; Vince Moratz of Akron; Paul Schwitzgebel of Canton; and Mike Radice of Cleveland.▼

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As of this report the most entertaining rumor has it that the "Freedom Caravan" out of Los Angeles will be led by Madonna's road-tour bus. That rumor has not been confirmed but reportedly the entertainer is being asked to attend.

According to McBride, local police are standing by to assist demonstrators in any way they can and are supportive of both the marches and block party.

"We're looking forward to a positive and fun event," one organizer said.▼

Reprinted by permission from the Bay Area Reporter, San Francisco.

Lamda's code of ethics

The Lambda Leadership Forum, an umbrella organization for several groups, has released its proposed code of ethics.

The forum, which is made up of two representatives from each of about 20 organizations, will be taking this code back to their various memberships for discussions. Following is an abbreviated account of this code:

General Statement Of Intent

There is strength in diversity. We as a forum work for the good of the gay, lesbian and bisexual community as a whole. Our agenda is the broadest possible representation. To this end, we will:

A. Resolve conflicts in-house

B. Talk to and treat each other fairly

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He's interested in a killer, a guy who has no respect for decent, hard working men, their lives, their families, their possessions or their reputations. The kind of guy who hurts people over and over, and relies on the shadowy nature of some people's lives to keep him safe to strike again.

If you have any information on this case, you can reach Kalvitz at 681-2194 or 681-2162. Or you can call Crime Stoppers, which is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Wilbur Hamilton's slayer. That number is 252-7463. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

C. Bring issues and topics to the forum appropriately

D. Be accountable for community fund raising

E. Use discretion when dealing with media or in public forums

F. Whenever possible, coordinat activities calendar

G. Adhere to professional, ethical conduct H. Recognize sanctions to enforce accountability

I. Fulfill a role of promoting unity J. Recognize and operate by consensus The forum, which is sponsored by the Lesbian-Gay Community Service Center, is looking to expand. If you have any questions on the organization or wish to have a more complete copy of the code of ethics, leave a message at the Center for Keith Sutton, 522-1999.

Wilbur Hamilton

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