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1Q JUStOUt UKLMBLR 7. 200/ Workshop Prepares Future Partners Continued from Page 8 Those planning to get partnered Jan. 2 were The event aims to maintain its feel of a picnic a little more prepared to take on the expected media onslaught after attending a workshop held or family reunion, hut according to organizers, it must turn a profit to benefit the scholarship. Dec. 2 by Basic Rights Oregon and the Gay and Peacock in the Park costs approximately Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. $25,000 to produce. Van Patten feels the group BRO partnered with GLAAD for an informa must raise twice that in sponsorships, merchandise tional meeting about how to field reporters’ ques sales and possibly donations at the gate. tions concisely and personally, while still being “on message.” Council and Van Patten emphasize that they don’t want to exclude revelers for an inability to “Reporters will he approaching lots of different people to get different angles for their stories,” said pay. If people can’t afford to buy a hot dog, they can bring lunch. If they can’t leave a donation, the Aubrey Harrison, BRO’s Portland metro field gates are still open. But the organizers need com- ! organizer. “This can be an intimidating experience munity support. for some of us, hut it Joesn’t have to he." “We need people to donate money, goods and With the help of Adam Bass, GLAAD’s services to make this happen. We need shuttle Western regional media strategist, and Karynn Fish, BRO’s new communications director, those in buses, Porta-Potties, security, Dumpsters, food vendors, souvenirs, stage crew,” said Van Patten. attendance practiced telling their stories. “We need sponsors—people that just want to give Bass helped attendees shape stories that were us cash and tell us to make it happen. We need to personal, true and helpful in putting a human face know the community wants the event hack.” on the sexual minorities community. His tips For more information e-mail info@peacock included using affirming language such as the words inthepark.com or visit www.peacockinrhepark.com. “gay" instead of “homosexual” and “partnership" instead of “marriage.” Free HIV Testing Added Bass encouraged those in attendance to “go to The Men’s Wellness Center has expanded its your own comfort level" when being interviewed by free HIV testing program. the press but to recognize interview opportunities The facility has been offering rapid HIV testing in everyday life. Co-workers, family members and and other sexually transmitted disease screening for others may turn to average members of the queer gay and bisexual men from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. community for information and education about It now offers testing from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, the new domestic partnership registry and other on a first-come, first-served basis. issues facing gays and lesbians. The Men’s Wellness Center is at 928 S.W. Stark “Coming out of rhe closet is the most powerful St. For more information call 503-445-7699. thing for GLBT equality,” said Bass. BRO also unveiled its “Domestic Partnership Re source Guide,” an eight-page manual that breaks down the registration process, answers frequently asked questions and includes contact information and fees for getting partnered in ail 36 counties in Oregon. According to Fish, BRO volunteers and staff and some members of the Multnomah County Commission staff will he on hand Jan. 2 and possibly longer to help participants through the process. Commis sioner Jeff Cogen’s entire staff became notary public certified to assist those partnering for at least the first week. For more information visit www.hasicrights.org. Liz Field brings extensive nonprofit organization development experience to Equity Foundation. Equity Hires Interim Director Liz Field has been named as the interim execu tive director of Equity Foundation, a charitable giv ing organization focusing on the sexual minorities community. She has extensive experience in nonprofit management, fund raising and international development. She has held local positions with the Nike Foundation, Portland Community College Foundation and Mercy Corps. She is on the hoard of directors with Wallace Medical Concern. “I have worked with numerous multicultural populations, and I welcome the challenge,” said Field, who is straight. “I believe that Equity Foundation is a phenomenal foundation, poised to continue to do important and exciting work.” Field realizes that she is entering the position at a crucial time. The Investments in Dignity Awards, Equity Foundation’s eighth annual fund-raising extrava ganza, is scheduled for March 18, 2008, in Gerding Theater at the Armory. 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