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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 1, 1987)
ju st news Lesbian Community Project Update Hot summer in the city Members elect new board The LCP membership drive is a smash ing success! We are now 400 members strong, and have voted for and installed our Board of Directors. The function of the new board is to approve policy and set long-range goals for the organization. ♦Mary Claire Forst ♦Jesse Jordan ♦Susan Lindsay Dian Million ♦Kay Sohl (Appointed to board as standing committee representatives) ♦Jann Carson — Fundraising Pattie Ladd — Political Effectiveness Jill Frankie — Elections & Membership Shulamit Levine — Diversity ♦Diane Hrubec — Community Activities ♦Anita Quiton — Media/Education * Steering Committee Elected by Board o f Directors Elected members of the Board of Directors. ♦Juanita Lopez Baldwin Teresa Enrico ♦Amanda Genus Li z Konsella Liz March Jawaea Mockabee Mary Brady ♦Sandra Ford S. Alma Banda Goddard ♦Sue Kozak Judy Tallwing McCarthy Carol Pope ♦Katharine English LCP’s new Board of Directors met for the First time June 7th for an all-day orien tation at Good Samaritan Hospital’s con ference room. It was an opportunity for new board members to meet one another and become acquainted with LCP history, organizational structure, current project commitments, and the legal responsibili ties of the Board. New board members were invited to share ideas for future pro jects and participated in a well-planned and stimulating exercise about decision making powers that resulted in actual pol icy being set. The steering committee was elected and set their First ofFicial meeting Rock n’ Roll Dance Party featuring the Blues Sisters and other womens’ bands will take place July 18th in the evening at Echo Theater located at 1515 S.E. 37th. Admission $5.00 all ages welcome. Al cohol and non-alcohol beverages will be available. A - for June 23rd. OfFicers will have been selected by publication date and include a chairperson, vice-chairperson, treasurer, and secretary. An all Board retreat is plan ned for September 12-13th. The day was well-planned and evenly balanced with light-hearted fun and serious work. It was an energizing and uplifting experience and a great start for the new board of directors of the Lesbian Community Project. Pride at the Pittock and the Spirit of Portlandia Awards An evening of Lesbian Pride at the Pittock Mansion was a sellout. Lesbians from all over the metro area dressed up for an evening of live entertainment, an as- From all walks of life he Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) will sponsor From All Walks of Life, A Pledge Walk to Benefit AIDS Care and Education. All friends of CAP and the entire Portland-Metro com munity are invited and encouraged to parti cipate in this vital fundraising effort to support the education and social service programs of CAP. From All Walks of Life, scheduled for Sunday, August 9th, is a 10k (6.2 mile) “ rain or shine” walk that begins at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and winds through all four quadrants of the Rose City. T sortment of catered fare and beverages, and the “ Spirit of Portlandia Awards.” These awards were presented to women and organizations for their efforts in sup port of the lesbian community. An indi vidual “ Leadership” award was presented as well as two “ New Leader’' awards. The “ Leadership” award was presented to Kathleen Saadat. The two new leaders were Juanita Lopez Baldwin and Jill Frankie. Organizations honored were the Lesbian Forum, Rag Times, A Woman’s Place Bookstore, Just Out, KBOO Women’s Programming, Phoenix Rising, Lesbian Art Movement, Live and Let Live Club, Women of Color Potluck Group, WindFire, and Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc. “ Walk day” registration begins at 10 a.m. Walkers are encouraged to sign-in early on August 9th, and turn in their pledge sheets and all pre-paid pledges at the registration table. Volunteers are needed now! People to help with the many walk activities and to help operate the walk itself on August 9th. To register for From All Walks of Life as a walker or volunteer worker, use the registration form on this page of JUST OUT, and send it to the Walk OfFice as soon as possible. Questions about walking, organizing a team, or working with CAP on the walk-a-thon should be directed to the Walk OfFice at 224-5105. • TICKET ORDER FORM : More than 1 person per envelope use an extra stamp per person. At Gate, tickets S 10.00 more - g CASH only. 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I9X7 LABOR DAY WEEKEND THURS.9 SEPT. 3 - SEPT 7, 1987 Beautiful, private wooded camp in the foothills of Yosemite. Gigantic Swimming Pool, lake, river. Only 3 V2 hours East of San Francisco. 6V2 hours north of Los Angeles. $140 -5 days RV (no hookups. includes 1 ticket! $130 - 5 day cabin space $120 - $130 Sliding Scale - 5 day camping $130-4 day RV (no hook ups. includes 1 ticket) $110-4 day cabin space $95 - $105 Sliding Scale - 4 day camping $20 Additional for workshift substitution $20 per 9-16 yr old woman (and 9-10 boy) $80 - $90 very limited Sat noon to Mon passes (camping) TOTAL ENCLOSED $______ $ ______ How many children (12 and under boys 10 and under) sex(es) and age(sl ■ ___________ I want T-shirt □ XL □ XXL □ XXXL □ (No orders alter July 20th) XXXXL I NEED INFORMATION FROM (Before Aug 1st ONLY) □ Disabled Resources □ Childcare NOTE All participants will be required to sign a Festival Liability Release Form WILLING TO HELP □ I CAN LOAN OR RENT THE FESTIVAL TICKETS— 150 cabin spaces available (no showers or toilets in cabin). Cabins hold 6-12 women (bunk beds) Children 8 and under free. 9-16. $20 to help defray food costs All children must be pre registered for childcare by Aug 1 st U S currency only. NO PERSONAL CHECKS AFTER July 20 th. Money order, certified check or cash only For tickets send self-addressed, legal-size stamped envelope to WCWMF. 13514 Hart Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 904-9495. □ PRICE INCLUDES: Music, comedy, crafts, sports, dancing, workshops, campung. food & fun! Showers & portable toilets provided Everything within walking distgance A dance every night I HAVE SKILLS IN Accessible.to disabled women. Concerts interpreted for hearing impaired; Food and childcare pro vided (NO OVERNIGHT childcare. POTTY-TRAINED' only); Boys under 10 welcome. There will be some Woman-Only space No dogs permitted, except seeing eye or hearing impaired (must oe registered) WORKSHOPS A OPEN MIKE: If you wish to be listed in the program send a short description of your workshop or if you wish to play an open-mike send a tape Send these along with your ticket order by August 1 Festival ENDS Monday. 3 P M $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Van w lift* □ RV □ Pick-up Truck I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING □ To flyer □ □ with ticket purchase to come early and work □ To be regional contact Health care □ Auto mechanics □ Electrician □ Disabled Resources □ Carpentry I I Sign-interpreting O Other Limited work exchange • write detailed letter re skills 6 situation ‘ n e e d e d to ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIRS NO REFUNDS