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addresses historical and contemporary issues ot
access, stKial justice, human rights and equality.
Registration costs $75 tor students and $125
for faculty, staff and community members.
Scholarships are available.
During the conference several programs will
address issues that affect the sexual minorities
community:
• How Does It Feel to Be Different: Racial
and Heterosexist Harassment in the Schools:
What are the subtle and not-so-subtle etfects of bul
lying and harassment in schixils on students who
are either culturally diverse or who do not conform
to stereotypical sexual norms? This panel will pre
sent an open discussion of the realities of student
harassment over issues of race and sexual identity,
and the societal and personal harmful effect of this
intense dynamic (3 to 4:15 p.m. Nov. 13).
• Teen Theater: Planned Parenthrxxi of
Southwestern Oregon formed this company,
which explores the wonders and challenges of
being young and passionate in ttxlav’s world.
The troupe’s blend ot outrageous humor, heart
felt true-to-life stories, song, dance and mono
logues has earned a loyal following and much
acclaim (7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 13).
• Some Impacts of Heterosexism: In the
Classroom, on Coming Out and Staying Out,
and on the Children of Lesbians and Gays:
This panel presentation will fix:us on personal
experiences and research in the classroom and
in the larger community for gays, lesbians and
children of queer parents, as well as the effect of
hetertKentrism and homophobia on those expe
riences (10 to 11:15 a.m. Nov. 14).
• Queer Life in Perspective: Faculty and stu
dents will offer political analysis, personal explo
ration and issues facing queers in southern Ore
gon. Counseling perspectives are included in this
panel presentation (1:15 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 14).
• Building an Inclusive Community: The
Role of Grassroots Organizing: Learn about
how communities in Oregon have come togeth
er to fight hate crimes, prevent discriminatory
ballot initiatives, hold institutions accountable
and create a culture of respect for human and
civil rights. Discuss what it takes to start a group
and keep it going, and get ideas for organizing in
your community (1:15 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 14).
director of the Rural Organizing
Project. The nonprofit was formed
to combat 1992s anti-gay Ballot
Measure 9 but now addresses multi
ple justice issues involving human
dignity and inclusive democracy.
The idea for conference arose
when Bus Project members real
ized that “linking a broad host of
progressive voices, perspectives
and interests poses a unique chal
lenge, especially in a state with as
much geographic, ideological and
cultural diversity as Oregon,” said
Sophia McDonald, Engage Ore
gon Conference Committee chair
woman. “Gathering members of
the progressive community from
across the state is a way to create
the dialogue and the relationships
needed for greater action."
Empress 4 6 Lotta Marie Liquor (left) and Emperor 30 Scoty
DeVore Foxx reign supreme during Coronation 2003
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503-233-3018, e-mail jentufer@secretplan.orgor
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Marne and Empress 16 Doni Lame, who cele
brated the 40- and 30-year anniversaries of their
coronations, as well as a huge pnxluction num
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ber by Emperor 20 Bahalou and Empress 36
he Imperial Sovereign Rose Court cele
Maria. A memorial tribute honored Prince 28
brated its new monarchs during Corona
Silas McGowen, who died of lung cancer June 6.
tion 2003: On the Town, which was held
ISRC, the oldest queer social/fund-raising
Oct. 25 at the Crystal Ballrixim.
organization in the state, holds open board
meetings on the first Monday of each month at
The winners’ official titles: The Radiance of
Darcelle XV, 208 N.W. Third Ave., and open
the Rose, The Shining Dragon Rose Emperor 30
court meetings on the second Monday of each
Scoty DeVore Foxx and the Vibrant Rose
month at the Embers, 110 N.W. Broadway. Both
Empress 46 Lotta Marie Liquor. Scoty was
selected over candidate Mark Hollywixxl, while
start at 7 p.m. j n
Lotta ran unopposed.
T he evening’s highlights included the
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group of young leaders, national-level
speakers, decision-makers and experienced
civic activists will convene for the first-ever
Zephyr Forum: Engage Oregon from Nov. 13 to
16 at the Hotxl River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way
in Hixxl River.
The goal of the conference is to set a positive
vision for Oregon and beyond, and to determine
what action is needed to move toward that
vision. It was spearheaded by the New Progres
sive Network, a nonprofit dedicated to engaging
young people in politics, dialogue and educa
tion; the Oregon Bus Project, a grassrcxits cam
paign that brought together hundreds of volun
teers to kmx:k on nearly 70,000 dtxirs in one of
the states largest canvassing efforts; and The
Zephyr, a quarterly online magazine.
The forum will consist of a senes of workshops
and policy debates and will feature several speak
ers, including lesbian Marcy Westerling, executive
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