Bits and Pieces

November 20, 1992 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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Lesbian and gay employees of United Airlines are in the process of forming a group to lobby for domestic partner benefits and to encourage company participation in gay and lesbian events. The group, called Gay and Lesbian United Employees Coalition, or G.L.U.E. Coalition, plans to publish a bi-monthly newsletter to promote member networking and to address various medical and social issues and how these issues relate to employment at United. The coalition also intends to be represented at local and national lesbian-gay events and marches. The first national meeting is planned in conjunction with the March on Washington on 25 April 1993, where the coalition will also be represented by a contingent in the March.

United Airlines employs over 85,000 people throughout the world. The G.L.U.E. Coalition will be the first lesbian and gay organization at a major U.S. carrier, and if successful in their efforts to secure domestic partner benefits, United Airlines would be the largest corporation to provide its employees such benefits.

The coalition is open to all employees of United Airlines and its subsidiaries. Information about the organization and confidential membership applications may be obtained by writing to G.L.U.E. Coalition, 2261 Market Street #293, San Francisco, CA 94114-1693, or by calling 800-9993448.

The Women of Gay Games III--Revisit the Gay Games, or if you missed it, be there now! Internationally published sports photographer Cheryl A. Traendly announces the release of a limited edition book of photography entitled The Women-Gay Games III Vancouver, Canada. This 96-page collection of 150 black and white photographs captures the action, excitement and intensity of the world's largest amateur sports event--the Gay Games.

From physique competition to the triathlon, from swimming to team sports, the physically challenged, and opening ceremonies, this book retells the story of. thousands of athletes... side by side... lesbians joined with friends, families and lovers for eight days of exuberant athletics,

amazing arts and the very special pride, tions, please submit a short, one-two page love and joy of the Gay Games.

The Women is available for $19.95 through feminist and alternative bookstores or by placing an order directly with Cheryl Traendly Productions. Direct orders can be placed by sending a check for $24 (includes first class shipping/handling), to: 3008 Manning Ct., Santa Rosa, CA 95403 or call 707-579-3898.

Slaves of the Empire. Badboy Books has reissued Aaron Travis' highly acclaimed novel Slaves of the Empire ($4.95). Set during the ascendancy of the Roman Empire, Slaves of the Empire explores power and passion with the originality and incisiveness that distinguish Travis in the field of erotic writing.

Grant money from ACT UP-ACT UP Network, a nationwide coordinating body of representatives from chapters of the AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power, is seeking organizations interested in applying for direct action grants. Seed money for startup funds is available from the Network's Red, Hot, & Blue Seed Money Committee.

These funds are intended to assist in the establishment of newly-formed direct action organizations fighting to stop the spread of this epidemic. to qualify as eligible recipients, groups must be participating in direct action to end the AIDS crisis, and democratic and voluntary in nature. Direct action groups do not have to have the name of ACT UP although the expansion of chapters across the nation is desirable. These funds are to help any AIDS direct action group get started.

For more information about applica-

essay about the organization and its need for funds to: Kim Marley, ACT UP\STL, PO Box 16899, St. Louis, MO 63105

Scuba and snorkel your way through 1993. Undersea Expeditions, gay scuba and snorkel travel specialists, have announced a new series of warm water adventures for gay and lesbian scuba divers and snorkelers for 1993.

The Sea of Cortez, Mexico is the site of a New Year's holiday week (December 26--January 2) at La Paz, a sleepy town located in Baja California on the Sea of Cortez--a beautiful beach and desert setting. Vacationers will spend a week diving, snorkeling, exploring the desert and sea kayaking. January finds the dive team at the Cayman Islands, on the North Shore, diving Stingray City (January 30--February 6).

Hawaii (the Big Island at Kona and Maui) is the destination of choice for undersea explorers (February 13-23) and Spring Break will find the adventuresome in Costa Rica (April 2-11) for a week plus of jungle exploration, whitewater rafting and scuba diving. Additional trips include Cozumel (March 6-13), Fiji (September 926) and the Red Sea (October 2-17) and a special expedition to Micronesia (Truk and Palau) is being planned for the late spring/ early summer.

Prices start at $399 for accommodations and transfers. For further information, contact Undersea Expeditions at 415-398-2189 or 800-669-0310 Start 1993 wet.

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Miracles Happen suspends the red AIDS awareness ribbon inside a glass ball; the words "Miracles Happen" are inscribed on its surface. Of the $9.95 suggested retail price, $3 will go directly to AmFar to fund AIDS research and education programs; the rest covers manufacturing, shipping and retailing costs.

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