Michigan events

MOHR's legislative officer, Phil Greene, chaired the "Bring Michigan into the 20th Century" Conference at Most Holy Trinity Family Center, Detroit on March 24, 1979.

The session was sponsored by MOHR in co-operation with the Association of Suburban People (ASP).

The conference was to help eliminate the repressive sex laws of Michigan hy legalizing certain consenting sex acts.

Phil discussed the current sex laws.

· Bob Lundy, Policy Council Chairperson for MOHR and a member of the Michigan State Bar gave a strong push for the revised Criminal Code Proposel.

Director of Gay Rights National Lobby (GRNL). Washington, D.C., Steve Endean talked about where gay people

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stand today in the national scene..

After lunch, the meeting continued with Phil outlining a process the proposal will follow in Lansing.

George Painter, Lobbyist from the Ohio Gay Rights Coalition (OGRC) presented some ideas on how to influence the process for lobbying.

Phil is anxious to present such a meeting in other areas. Contact Phil at the MOHR office.

Grand Rapids' Monday Night Rap Group plans to hold such a legislation session before July.

This 20th Century meeting has resulted in plans to hold a "Women and Michigan Law" in Grand Rapids---hopefully in May. 14 14

Lesbian Political Action Collective will meat in Lansing from

June 8-10.

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The meeting will emphasize political action that can effect change.

Housing and meals will be available. Child care will be provided.

The kick-off will be Friday evening with registration and an evening event at Olds Plaza.

Fee for the meeting will be based on 2 hours of adjusted income...

EXAMPLE. $100.00-$0.62

120.00-.75

140.00-88 180.00-1.13 200.00-1.25 etc.

In organizing this Conference. there is a need for Lesbian Energy in forms of time, ideas, and money.

For further information, contact SLPA Collective, c/o 2811 Skyway Lane, Lansing, Mi. ress of Michigan Organization

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Women's workshop

The Women's Lay Caucus of Clevland--Marsha!!

College of Law and the American Bar Association

Law Student Division Will sponsor a day-long Women s Legal Rights Workshop on Saturday May 5. 1979 at the Cleveland--Marshall College of

Law

The purpose of this workshop is to provide basic legal information in areas of interest and concern to all women Each person will have a choice of attending four different workshops during the day

The topics will include Lesbian tegal Rights. Employment Discrimination Insur ance, Credit. Taxation. Welfare. ¡ Mental Health Law. Reproductive ↑ Rights Lani

lord Tenant Domestic Relations Divorce Alimony

name Change Handicapped Lay Rape Criminal Justice Arrest to Trial Battered Women/Domestic Violence

For further information and registration forms, write Women s Legal Rights Workshop c/o Womens Lay Caucus Clevland.. Marshall College of Law. Cleveland Ohio 44115 or Call 216-687-2344

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HERE & NOW AT THE GAY COMMUNITY CENTER...

Recall for Action. The committee working to save the Cleveland Gay Community Center continues to work at high speed. Volunteers hve sent letters to many gay-oriented businesses. Soon representatives of the "Supportive Friends of the GCC" will be contacting these places to find out what they think they can do to keep the Center financially sound. The next meeting of the "Supportive Friends" is May 8, 8:00, at the Center. We'll review suggestions from the businesses. There must be hundreds of Gays in the Greater Cleveland area who have used the Center and would like to see it continue and expand its operations. Join us May 8 at the Center.

Radio Free Lambda Reborn. Want to be a radio announcer? Want Gay radio back? People interested in reviving Radio Free Lambda are gathering at the Center on Tuesday, May 14, at 8:00. Technical expertise isn't needed, just concern and time. See you there!

Camping Your Kick. Join Dave at the Raps on Friday. He's interested in forming a Gay hiking/camping group. How about an overniter to Big Bottom State Memorial?

VILLAGE PEOPLE CONCERT TICKETS (211) RAFFLE. The GCC is raffling off two tickets to the June 27 concert for only two dollars. These are General Admission tickets ($7.50 each). Send your two dollar check (made out to Gear Foundation) with the coupon printed in this issue. The address is: Gear Foundation Raffle, P.O. Box 6177, Cleveland, Ohio 44101. Or see Tom David at the Friday Nite Raps. Deadline is June 14. The Raffle will be held June 15, 9:00, at the Center.

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