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employed by the campaign. The structure com­
mittee o f the large group (still unnamed) and
n November 9, 600 people marched and
other committee spokespersons attended. The
rallied in downtown Portland to protest
the passage of Ballot Measure 8. A meeting was structure committee announced that the new
group’s next large meeting would take place
announced for the next evening, at the
January 10 at Metropolitan Community Church
Oregonians For Fairness (OFF) office, to or­
(MCC).
ganize the outpouring of energy into action.
On January 10, persons showed up at MCC.
More than 100 people met on November 10.
After generally decrying the lack of cohesion,
After general discussion, the assembly broke
those
attending decided not to adjourn 'intil the
into interest-group committees (Media, Out­
group had a name and statement of purpose.
reach, Education, Legislative, Organization
After discussion the name “ Oregon Lesbian
and Structure, Direct Action, and Burnside 18).
and Gay Action Network” (for short, OLGA
At the end of the evening, the large group re­
Network) was adopted with this purpose state­
convened for reports from a spokesperson from
ment: 4 ‘To promote lesbian and gay liberation
each committee at which time the Foursquare
through legislation, education and direct
Church demonstration was planned.
action.” Other topics discussed were fear of
The next large meeting was scheduled for
leadership, ACLU plans for the 1989 legisla­
November 16. In the meantime, the structure
ture,
and the legislative committee’s plan to
committee met with spokespersons from the
appoint an omnibus gay rights bill.
other committees to discuss organizational
OLGA meetings have taken place weekly
forms and to plan the November 16 meeting
since
January 10, on Tuesdays at 7 pm at MCC.
agenda.
The OLGA legislative committee has introduced
On November 16 about 300 persons met at
an omnibus gay rights bill in the Oregon Senate,
the Northwest Service Center. The structure
(SB 631) which would not have otherwise
committee facilitated. The committees were
occurred due to ACLU’s need to conserve its
described, an organizational structure was
resources for defensive action on the OCA-
suggested, and after discussion, the assembly
sponsored anti-gay bills.
broke into the same groups as formed in the first
meeting. The committees hurriedly passed
The legislative committee has organized
phone lists around and planned their next
Lobby Day for March 15,1989, with a morning
meetings.
of lobby training and an afternoon of lobbying
in Salem on bills concerning gay rights issues
The large group met two weeks later for
(several are under consideration). OLGA Net­
development of a purpose statement. Less than
15 participated, and no agreement was reached
work seeks the participation of as many persons
on a purpose statement for the large group.
as possible to make our voices heard on
The committees met separately several times
Lobby Day.
throughout the holiday season. The media com­
OLGA Network is presently concentrating on
mittee contacted a producer about a cable TV
legislative matters, since the Oregon legislature
presentation; the legislative committee worked
is now in session and is considering bills vitally
on an omnibus gay rights bill for the 1989
important to the gay community. Some of the
legislative session; and the education commit­
other committees have fallen into relative
tee broke into subcommittees to conduct a thank
inactivity, but perhaps they will now rise and
you projection for counties which rejected
regroup.
Measure 8, a voluntary compliance project
OLGA Network welcomes the participation
targeting high state employees, a research pro­
o f all persons in agreement with its purpose —
ject. and a speaker’s bureau project.
“ to promote gay liberation through legislation,
OFF held a community meeting on December
education and direct action.” MCC, Tuesdays,
7 to discuss, in retrospect, the strategies
7 pm, Info: 232-5826.
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Phoenix Rising hires
new director
teve Dotterrer, President of Phoenix
Rising Foundation, has announced the
appointment of M. Stephanie Holloway as
Executive Director. Holloway, who holds a
Masters Degree from the University of Oregon,
comes to Phoenix Rising with management
skills developed in twenty years experience in
not-for-profit, volunteer programs including
tenure as an Executive Director for another
United Way agency.
“ From my perspective. Phoenix Rising is at
a very important point in its journey. The
challenge that offers me to be a part of the
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development o f new programs and the continu­
ation of Phoenix Rising's already successful
counseling and other programs is exhilarating!
I'm anxious to have the opportunity to meet and
work with the other agencies and groups in the
gay and lesbian community because, together,
we can accomplish things we never dreamed
possible or, should I say, probable, ’ says
Holloway who assumes her duties March 6.
Phoenix Rising is a service center promoting
wellness and the common interests of lesbians
and gay men through professional counseling,
information and referral, educational programs
and social activities. Phoenix Rising is a United
Way agency which is also funded by fees for
service, contributions, grants and in-kind gifts. •
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