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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 2001)
35 The generation gap Younger women are crucial for LCP’s survival by F K r ist a n A spen ear seems to be the primary factor motivat ing many of us since Sept. 11. I also know there are lesbians who support LCP financially because they believe in the possibilities of what an organized community can do. Whatever your reasons for becoming a The only way we can regain a sense of member, I hope you will do it today. safety is to reach out and build community If LCP ceases to exist in 2002, what will with our human family. The better we know serve as the umbrella for new projects and ini each other, the more secure we will feel and tiatives developed by lesbians and our friends the more prepared we will be to support each and allies? Who will play host to Deaf Culture other when any of us is under attack. Nights and American Sign Language classes, To build this kind of community network the Amazon Dragons dragonboat team and for takes commitment and vision. It was the vision the Options for Elders task force on senior of the founding mothers of the Lesbian Commu housing and retirement communities? nity Project in 1986 that this organization could Who will produce the softball tournament evolve to meet the needs of lesbians many years in August? Who will provide leadership train into the future. Today, I believe LCP is more ing retreats for queer youth and organize Con important than ever as an institution. versations Projects? I agreed to serve as program director in Jan These are just some of the projects flourish uary 2000 because I wanted to see LCP thrive ing under LCP’s auspices. Who knows what and become relevant again to lesbians and oth new community organizing opportunities await ers in the sexual minorities community. With us in the new year! the help of a precious few board members who I hope I’ve convinced you to become a have given generously of their time and money member, renew your membership and/or make during the past two years, we have made great a special tax-deductible, year-end donation. strides and survived through 2001. Any donation Now, we need an influx of new energy to and any renewal continue to by a member grow. Now is expired for more the time for than a year will women in their count toward a 20s, 30s and 40s 50 percent to get involved. match from the We have m en Ralph L. Smith tors in their 50s, Foundation. 60s and 70s The purpose who are avail of this grant is to able for consul strengthen our tation, to share membership/do- history and to nor base so LCP train new lead can become ers as requested, Kristan Aspen (left) learns sign language as part of the Lesbian more self-suffi but LC P cannot Community Project’s outreach to the deaf community cient. We appre become stronger ciate the foundation’s continued investment in without more our collective community umbrella organiza participation by younger women. tion. To qualify for the match we must demon It was not an easy thing to start this organiza strate that lesbians and our friends and allies tion, to obtain tax-exempt status, to build an are investing in LCP, too. infrastructure or even to amass the office supplies The future of any organization is in the we have. These achievements are substantial, and hands of its members. Without you we are they are available to you because many women going nowhere. Basic membership is critical. have held this dream together for 16 years. Beyond that, you can pledge any amount is a resilient institution. It has been you choose on a monthly or other basis to but LCP it should not he taken for granted. support LC P ’s office and staff. Monthly To keep the organization running smoothly pledgers and major donors are LC P ’s fairy requires the commitment and cooperation of godmothers. 10 to 18 volunteer board members plus five to 10 other active volunteers. We have only nine And finally, you can offer to volunteer in board members, and several are ready to retire. the office, at our New Year’s Eve Dance or through public speaking, working on the Without new enthusiasm to stoke the fire, LCP newsletter and fund raising. If you are a voting will not survive the next year. member, you may apply to serve on the board Perhaps you are wondering what LCP actu of directors. The board needs women of diverse ally does for lesbians. Through our newsletter, backgrounds who have good communication soon-to-be-launched Web site, groups and skills, a commitment to lesbians and an interest classes, LCP provides access, information, in community organizing. hope, leadership training, visibility, opportuni However you choose to participate, you will ties to make new friends, communication be joining a wonderful community of women. between women and many possible ways to volunteer and participate in building commu I Don’t wait until it’s too late. Join LCP now. I look forward to seeing you nity with others. on New Year’s Eve at Shenanigan’s, where we As program director, 1 interact with lesbians all can “Lift Those Spirits and Dance!!” Tell who appreciate LCP being there for them— your friends. Everyone is welcome! 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