Bits & Pieces

August 21, 1992

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

Page 13

HRCF is a Washington-based political action committee dedicated to securing full civil rights for the lesbian and gay community as well as ensuring responsible federal action to the AIDS crisis. For more information please call 614-265-7555

National

Gay and lesbian Christian magazine debuts. "Christ is for everybody!" So declares a new bimonthly magazine for gay and lesbian Christians--Christus Omnibus. This contribution to the gay and lesbian community is being hailed as a milestone by gay and religious leaders across the country.

The premiere issue of Christus Omnibus features an illuminating interview with the Reverend Troy Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Churches. In each issue, the Christus Omnibus Religious Resource Directory, the largest and most complete directory of its kind, will list hundreds of churches and religious and other organizations.

For subscriptions or more information, please contact Christus Omnibus, 146 East Duarte Road, Suite 213, Arcadia, CA 91006. Call 818-287-5744, fax 818-2855513.

Gay military support network. The Uniformed Services Activity is a nonprofit association, with approved federal status and identification, offering a professional support-relief network of gay military and veterans; civilian DoD, Law Enforcement & all Emergency Services personnel. The group offers resource referrals, a monthly newsletter, socials, travel and vehicle rental discounts, computer board, and much more. Write to Box 6057, Arlington VA 22206.

Military and law enforcement contact club. The Military and Police Club International was founded in early 1988 as a nationwide corrrespondence and contact club for former and current duty military and police personnel. In 1990 the club expanded the membership to include firefighters, emergency medical tech's, paramedics, and all areas of law enforcement including correction officers and licensed security officers.

In 1991, the club expanded its membership to include qualified international members who have also served their country or community. The club now has members in over 30 different states and 6 foreign countries and is well over 100 members strong.

The Military and Police Club maintains a low profile and is non-political with the mission to be a very discreet organization to help those who serve, or did serve, find each other. The club is very security conscious and each member must qualify to join and supply proof of service, no exceptions.

If you qualify for membership by having served or currently serving in one of the above mentioned areas you are encouraged to apply for membership by sending an SASE to MPCI, PO Box 22806, Houston TX 77227.

Intergenerational lesbian relationships. Are you now, or have you ever been, in a relationship with a woman 15 years or more younger or older than yourself? Personal narratives and photographs are being sought for an anthology on intergenerational relationships between lesbians. Send SASE for guidelines to Pat Rutherford and Stacy Saetta, 3060 Porter Street #31, Soquel, CA 95073. Submissions due by December 30, 1992

ACLU handbook of rights. From freedom of speech to family questions, from employment to HIV disease, a new Ameri-

can Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) handbook provides a careful and concise survey of the rights of lesbians and gay men under current laws around the country.

The new handbook, "The Rights of Lesbian and Gay Men: The Basic ACLU Guide to a Gay Person's Rights," is a completely revised and up-to-date version of one of the ACLU's most popular rights handbook.

The book costs $7.95, plus $1.50 postage and handling. Checks can be made payable to the American Civil Liberties Union and sent to: ACLU Department L, P.O. Box 794, Medford, NY 11763.

October 11 photo opportunity. Two national lesbian and gay organizations, National Coming Out Day and the Lesbian & Gay Public Awareness Project, are asking all photographers (professional and amateur) to record October 11, National Coming Out Day, as a day in the life of gay and lesbian America.

"National Coming Out Day is the perfect day for our lives to go on record. The Photo Project will confirm for all of America what we have been saying all along: there is no 'us' and 'them'," said Lynn Shepodd, NCOD executive director.

Amateur and professional photographers interested in submitting their October 11, 1992 portraits of lesbian and gay America for consideration for use in the Photo Project, and those wishing more information, should register with National Coming Out Day at 505-982-2558 or The Lesbian & Gay Public Awareness Project at 818-990-800.

Creating Change Conference in November. Scholarship assistance is available for people of color, activists with disabilities, and activists with limited incomes who would like to attend the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute Creating Change Conference. The conference, to be held in Los Angeles, California from November 13-16, is the preeminent skills-building gathering for gay and lesbian activists.

The scholarship program for the conference is funded through grants from foundations and individuals.

This year's Creating Change Conference will feature more than 90 workshops plus provocative plenary speakers, networking sessions, and social events. Preconference institutes include Campus, People of Color, and Diversity Training.

To get an application form or to submit a completed application, write Creating Change 1992 Scholarships, NGLTF Policy Institute, 1734 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20009. Call Catherine Carter at NGLTF, 202-332-6483, TTY 202-3326219, for more information.▼

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Greater Cleveland Community Shares is an alternative fund of 19 social action groups that you can now designate to receive your workplace giving. By checking off or writing in "Community Shares-The Center," your donation will be specifically allocated to the gay/lesbian agency working most for you. Designating solely "Community Shares" is okay, too. Your giving will be equally distributed among The Center and our 18 fellow worthy agencies (listed below).

Whether your employer is conducting a charity choice campaign or not, you can always identify "Community Shares" on your payroll deduction card. Without coming out on the job, you can turn your paycheck into a gay check.

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Westside Women's Center Housing Advocates, Inc.

Metropolitan Strategy Group Woman's Law Fund Euclid Community Concerns Heights Community Congress Living in Cleveland Center

Southeast Clevelanders Together St. Clair-Superior Coalition Union-Miles Development Corporation Lutheran Employment Awareness Program (LEAP)

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