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Their message seeks to clarify prevail ing public opinion that this rise is because of cyclical fluctuations in disease immunity. The risk of getting syphilis rises exponential ly with the number of sex partners a person has, whether oral, anal or genital. According to the Multnomah County Health Department, 97 percent of 2004 syphilis cases in the Portland area were among men who have sex with men. Syphilis cases have been doubling annually for four years among this group. Bart Church, who runs the Queer Love Action Network for Discovery, suggests that in order to avoid syphilis, sexually active men should get tested every three months, have sex with fewer people, avoid sex while intoxicated and use condoms. Q-LAND offers free bar testing at C.C. Slaughters on the first Thursday of each month, Scandals on the second Friday and the Eagle on the fourth Saturday. You can also check out resources online at www.qland.org. E quality C oalition C elebrates V alentine ’ s D ay at C ity H all The Equality Coalition, a group working for full marriage equality, sponsored a Valentines Day celebration at Portland City Hall with wedding cake and music. “In spite of the passage of the dis criminatory con stitutional amend ment in Novem ber, we need to remember that many Oregonians support marriage equality and want to see that all fam ilies are treated fairly,” said organ izer Chelsia Rice, chairwoman of the student advisory board at the Womens Resource on Portland Com munity College’s Cascade Campus. ‘The fact that thousands of same- sex couples stixxl BRO’s newest staff member, in line in the rain to get a marriage license last March shows that their agenda is a modest one: legal recognition of their marriages and the same rights and responsibilities that heterosexual married cou ple have.” G ay and L esbian T ourism A dvisory C ommittee C onvenes A broad coalition of community leaders met Jan. 26 to discuss a new Portland Oregon Visi tors Assentation initiative to attract sexual minority tourists to the area. Representatives from the city, hotels, galleries, newspapers (including this one) and cultural institutions were in attendance. Barbara Steinfeld called the meeting to coordinate a group that is interested in market ing to the queer consumer/audience and that could advise POVA in its efforts. After a brief outline of past marketing activ ities and current efforts—which include men tion in the Alaska Airlines Northwest Travel Plam ner and Columbia Fun Map as well as presence at a Travel Alternatives Group show next month in Seattle—the group discussed potential mar keting messages for Portland. For more informa tion about this advisory committee, e-mail barbara@p< >va.c< >m. H elp with the H uman T ouch Many living with HIV/AIDS have experi enced the “take a number” treatment when seeking assistance with health and housing. One group, HIV Day Center, strives to cre ate a community atmosphere while addressing the often overlixiked needs of those living with the disease, including a compassionate ear. “This has more of a psycho-six: ial support bent,” says Màra Steen, program assœiate at the center. “Basically we’re a community where people can come to and feel that they are cared about and supported.” The center, under the parent program Ecu menical Ministries of Oregon, provides a plethora of unconventional services that are particularly helpful to people struggling with stable housing and a limited income. It serves hot meals, both in-house and delivery; has shower and laundry facilities, computer services and a clothes closet; and arranges for haircuts and massages. A scxzial worker is on duty to help with case management and referrals to support services. There are many opportunities, both formal and informal, to receive counseling. “The majority of folks who have consistent ly walked through that d<x>r are in need of sup port from other people who can listen to them. development director Brenda Kinoshita We are here to say, ‘I can meet you where you are, and I can support you in that process,’ ” says Steen. The HIV Day Center is seeking volunteers to support the services it provides. Specifically, drivers are needed for food delivery and fixxl and clothes pickup. A kitchen assistant and English tutor are also needed. The center wel comes anyone with a creative skill or passion to share with the group. For more information call 503-460-3822, visit www.emoregon.org or e-mail hivcenter ©emoregon.org. —Jaymee R. Cuti A W orthy C ause Basic Rights Oregon, Oregon’s largest non profit organization advix:ating for queer rights, knows how to do a lot with a little. According to Brenda Kinoshita, the agency’s newest staff member, BRO gives the illusion of being a large organization because of its visibility.
