What We're About!



For starters I want to emphasize that you do not have to be gay, bi, transgender, etc. to be a part of this club!

We are a group of people gathering to discuss and promote equality and discourage the derogatory assumptions about homosexuality, bisexuality, and transgender.

What would we do?

Open discussion, guest speakers, volunteering, events, rallies, writing, you name it.

What would we discuss?

I want an "open discussion" type forum at our meetings because I want the members to have a safe place to talk about what's going on in their lives; the good, the bad, and the ugly! Just somewhere completely free to cut loose and be yourself!

Guest speakers?

I want to get people from outside the school to come in and share their story with us. (We may also have weeks where we will spotlight one of our own members, upon request.) Artists, Writers, Community Leaders, anyone I can get a hold of. (This may be difficult at first, but we'll get them in!)

*Our second meeting I will be inviting a personal friend to come speak.

Events?

We definitely need fun events! We may ti-dye shirts at our second meeting, have outings like ice skating, etc. One larger event I think would be really fun (if we could get it approved) is a drag fashion show. This would involve fashion majors to work with drag kings and queens, students not majoring in fashion can help plan and decorate the event. I also had a plan last year for an LGBT pumpkin carving where the proceeds get donated. Any ideas are appreciated!

Volunteering?

I would like the club to participate in all different types of volunteer work. It is something I am passionate about, and hope the members will be too. I would like to volunteer in various ways (homeless shelters, animal shelters, ActionAIDS, EqualityPennsylvania, etc.) and hold events with the purpose of donating proceeds to important causes. (ActionAids, EqualityPennsylvania, etc.)

Politics?

I am very involved in politics and when it comes down to it I think everyone should be, at least a little bit. This past year two more states have voted yes on gay marriage, but its only 9 out of 50. (Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Washington, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.) Without awareness and support of the movement, it will never come to fruition.

Club "Government"?

So like I said I am not the most organized person, or the best with time management. I definitely need someone, or a couple people to help keep the club on track. I may be starting the club but its everyone's club, not just mine. Even if you don't want to help with the responsibility of brainstorming and scheduling activities, your input is valued!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentines Day!




I am not a huge fan of Valentine's Day, I think it is a commercialized holiday celebrated on false pretenses by couples. I do however think that if you put aside the materialistic bullshit and instead just spend time with the one you love, it can be an amazing day. So celebrate with the ones you love whether its a partner, family, or friends! And no matter what don't feel alone, we're all here for each other!




AND


Tonight some of the members, including myself are going out for dim-sum, email me if you want to join! Otherwise have a great day! xoxo




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