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AELCCA eNews DECEMBER 2006 Happy Holidays! Our Mission: To develop and sustain coalitions of bi-sexual, gay, lesbian and transgendered individuals, their friends and families, promoting through advocacy and education a positive and healthy presence in the larger community.
In This Issue:
NEW! CENTER HOURS: COME 'ROUND TO SEE US SOMETIME WOMEN’S DIVA CONNECTION: NEWS AND COMING EVENTS DECEMBER 12TH AELCCA BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 13TH WILDE LIFE LIVE ON RVTV DECEMBER 18TH LAST DAY FOR HOLIDAY DONATIONS FOR DUNN HOUSE DECEMBER 19TH PRIDE 2007 PLANNING / PIZZA MEETING DECEMBER 27th LAST DAY FOR LAMBDA AWARD NOMINATIONS JANUARY 14TH WOMEN’S ADVENTURE CLUB “PLANNING” POTLUCK JANUARY 26 TH ANNUAL LAMBDA AWARDS Be part of our most exciting year yet! Become a volunteer. Used cartridges raise $$$ for the AELCCA 2006 Schedule HIV Testing Day/ Hours
UpdatesHELP GLSEN OUT OF THE CLOSETSeveral years ago our Southern Oregon community supported a chapter of the national organization, GLSEN, the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network, a well-researched foundation that strives to make all schools safe for all students, faculty, and staff, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Locally, caring school principals and daring queer youth together spoke up at public forums, and GLSEN trainers addressed teachers' meetings on the high rate of suicide attempts among LGBTQ youth.
Momentum for Rogue Valley GLSEN diminished, but our queer and questioning youth still struggle in their homes, schools, and community. Like a not-so-sure teen, all of our Southern Oregon GLSEN training material went back into a closet.
Ideally, several organizer-type folks would consider re-constituting a local chapter; I'm sure some of the other former GLSEN workers would join me in midwifing the re-birth of GLSEN-Southern OR. But more simply, one or more interested persons could use this wealth of resources material to show a film, distribute handouts, and/or create a discussion. Even more basically, any one member of our LGBTQ community could step forward and embrace this opportunity to receive and organize this abundance of print material so that its presence as part of our Abdill-Ellis library would be an available richness upon which we could all draw.
Please help GLSEN get OUT of the closet by calling or emailing me. Thanks. Bob Morse, 482-8449, morse@mind.net. NEW! CENTER HOURS: COME 'ROUND TO SEE US SOMETIMEMonday through Friday: OPEN 3:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday Noon to 3:00PM NEW!!!! In the event that you come by the Center during posted hours and do not find the Center open, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Things sometimes come up last minute and our volunteers may be unable to be at the Center that day.
Or visit the Center on the web at www.abdellis.org LGBT WINTER SOLSTICE POT LUCKWhen? Where? Watch out! Details will be provided in time!
WOMEN’S DIVA CONNECTION: NEWS AND COMING EVENTSNews from Rhonda Young Hello all you Diva's:
I want you all to know we are working on getting a group name and not having the e-mail addresses out there anymore. So that should happen soon. Thank you for you patience.
Well I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving with family and friends. Did you eat too much? I think I did. Thank god for the gym, right?
The last couple of months, October and November, have been really fun with some nice dancing going on. I’m blessed to have lots of good friends and sisters to spend time with. I must say we all have a great time together and it’s safe and fun. Hope you feel the same.
The Baby Boomers’ Birthday Party for 5 women turning 60 was lots of fun with dancing, food and friends. Thank you all who came to help us celebrate that very special day in our lives.
We had a beautiful hike at Union Creek the trees were so full of color and the pictures turned out beautifully. The food at Becky’s was so good and the heart was warmed by friendships. Thanks for coming up ladies and the canine friends.
November was the Black and White Ball in Ashland with Blue Lighting and a D. J. I personally had a ball and saw lots of friends there. It was so nice to see Rhonda L. on the drums, playing and back to herself, "way to go girl". Annie L. was there… all smiles with a friend from out of town. We had B. C., Helen and Judy H. all out cutting a rug. Amy, Helen and Jo were there with bells on. Carla, Na, Rebecca, Diane L., Vickie O. Bev M. Pat and Jenny and I, danced to great songs. It was a wonderful evening. I heard that everyone loved it this year. I do want to thank any of you who bought memberships and supported the Center.
November 18th was a potluck at Cory’s. Thank you so very much my sister Cory for all you do to help our group.
Thanksgiving was wonderful; a time to spend with special friends. I remembered to give thanks for all life has given me and my family and friends but most of all for my spiritual relationship.
Lisa Koch was in town at the Cabaret Theater in Ashland. Hope you made time to see her act. It was one of the best evenings I have spent. The food was excellent and so were all the friendships.
December 8th BC's Retirement Party Where: Gold Hill at Guadalajara Restaurant at 6:00 PM. It’s also our get together for December as everyone is so busy this time of year. Please come and join us anyone. Wish this wonderful friend and sister well.
December 9th and 10th Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Open House III at Jan's Signs and Heartworks Refreshments, Door Prizes, and Guest Artists 4226 Cedar Lane, Phoenix (off Camp Baker Rd.) Call Jan for added information at 541-535-6555. Come support our sister and the local women artists. This is a special event.
January 1st, 2007 Wow! It’s here: New Year’s Eve. If anyone knows of a party, dance or get together please let me know and I will send it out to the Diva's.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU.
January 13th DIVA WINTER POKER begins. This is by signing up only either by e-mail to me or by phone to me. We need to know how many to count on. You Diva's that have signed up thank you and for those that want to please do send your names in to me or call me. First home is at Nadine's and Carla's in Central Point, by Laurel Hills Golf Course on Old Stage Rd., in the middle between Grants Pass and Medford. They have a new home and want to open it up to a nice poker evening. Please bring your drink and a snack or finger food to share. It’s a $ 5.00 buy in to get chips. Texas Hold’m is playing to start. This should be lots of fun and will continue though out the winter. Please call Carla or Nadine for added information at 541-665-1651.
January 26th, 2007 Lambda Awards at the Red Lion Inn I hope you all are getting you dancing shoes on again for the ultimate way to start the New Year. This is the big one. If you never have been you are really missing one of the greatest events the Abdill-Ellis Center puts on. The awards are for various people who have given of themselves to our community. To vote for one or more please go to www.abdellis.org and click on Lambda Awards. Please do vote! Your vote counts. They also have a show, nice finger food, a full bar and dancing. Some of us get a room for the night and get together before and after the awards. Doors open at 6:30 PM. COME SPEND THE BEGINNING OF 2007 WITH US AND SUPPORT OUR CENTER.
February 10th. Dinner at Shoji's Restaurant in Medford off Barnett We will meet at 6:00 PM for dinner and just have a nice time.
February 24th VALENTINE POTLUCK AT VICKI'S IN MEDFORD This is a first for Vicki to open her home and is so supporting of or group. Please bring something to eat. Your own drinks and get ready to have lots of fun. We will start at 2pm. Please call Vicki for added information and directions to her home. 541-973-5506.
March 3rd, 2007 MOLLIE MURPHYS IN MEDFORD OFF BARNETT meet at 6:30 PM for dinner and then some karaoke with the ladies. This is a very nice place and if you can sing or not come have a good time with the ladies. We can all laugh and be giddy. For more information call Rhonda at 621-5778
BIG 2006 ULTIMATE DIVA CONTEST Ok, ladies, now is your time to put it out there and VOTE on your ULTIMATE DIVA for 2006. Who could it beeeeeeeeeee? Please take the time to vote and vote on someone from the group please. If any questions please call me at 541-621-5778.
CHRISTMAS You must all be getting ready for Christmas. It’s a busy time for everyone. Some wishing to get snow for Christmas. The warmth of the fire, some tea or hot toddy and your loved one with you whether it’s a dog or a cat Ha! Ha! Got you girls. Anyway, please remember there are sisters out there with no place to go or family far away. Please if you can open you heart and home to someone. Giving and Loving is what Christmas is all about and continuing it though out the year. Thank you all for your wonderful support thought out the year our first year we so enjoyed it and want it to continue to support each other in our lives. I have met so many of you women in the last year and I must say that each and every one of you holds a very special place in my heart. I mean it when I say you’re beautiful women and so kind.
MAY YOUR HIGHER POWER, WHO EVER IT IS, BLESS YOU ALL.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.
With Love,
Rhonda Young Leader Rainbow Women's Diva Connection 541-621-5778 Save these DatesDECEMBER 9TH CHRYSALISThe regular second Saturday meeting of CHRYSALIS will not be held at Abdill-Ellis this month. Members are looking forward to attending the Lambda Awards in January. See you there! Contact Vicki Rae at kfopps@magick.net for more info. DECEMBER 10TH MEN'S POT LUCKTime: 4:00 - 8:00ish PM Place: Jim Frank's, 333 Mountain View # 95, Talent.
Directions to Jim's place: Exit I-5 at the Talent Exit 21, exit and turn west toward Talent. After crossing Bear Creek you will see a Wal-Mart on your left. Take the first left after Wal-Mart. The road is marked Mountain View Estates. Take the first right after the first house on the right and then take the first left. It is the third one on the right. Please do not park in the street. You will find designated guest parking spots throughout the park.
Call: 535-5319
DECEMBER 12TH AELCCA BOARD MEETINGMeeting will be held at the Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center at 7:00PM. All meetings are open to the community and everyone is encouraged to participate. Generally, Board meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. This month our meeting of December 26th has been cancelled. DECEMBER 13TH WILDE LIFE LIVE ON RVTVWatch Charter Channel 15 and AFN Channel 95 See what everyone’s talking about.
One year in the making, Wilde Life currently has more than 15 shows in the can ready for re-broadcast. The show features panel discussions and guest interviews about topics important to the gay community. Dennis and Scott have successfully bid on more studio time. They will be in the studios of RVTV for the recording of more new shows on January 27th and March 31st. During these two days they will record anywhere from 4 to 6 shows for future broadcasting. This will mark Wilde Life's first year in production, as the initial four programs were recorded on April 1, 2006.
Recently it was brought to their attention that Wilde Life was the topic of a Portland-based blog. Dennis and Scott received kudos for stepping out of the closet with the first gay talk show in the state.
The new shows will be broadcast on Wednesday nights at 10:00 P.M. Until then the previously recorded 15 plus programs will continue to 'cycle' in broadcast. Scott says, “We welcome feedback from all parties, especially the Queer Community”. Their email address is: DECEMBER 18TH LAST DAY FOR HOLIDAY DONATIONS FOR DUNN HOUSECommunity Works is asking for holiday donations which will benefit the women and children they serve. Community Works Victim Services supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with emergency shelter, peer crisis response and on-going emotional support, as well as education throughout the community.
Each year Dunn House organizes a holiday party for the women and children that have used their services throughout the year. This party offers a safe environment for the women and children to enjoy themselves and celebrate the holiday season. While they need supplies for the party, it is also their goal to provide a gift to each of the party-goers. They have invited over 100 women and 50 children to participate in the party this year.
Dunn House also needs gifts for the families living at the shelter. Included is a list that highlights gifts and supplies that would help them make the holiday season a bit brighter for the people whom Dunn House serves.
We at the Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center are collecting items to donate to Dunn House right on through December 18th, in the name of our community.
Please bring your donation to: The Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center Historic Ashland Armory 208 Oak Street, Suites 112 and 113 Ashland Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:00 –6:00 PM
Thank you for helping these women and children to have a happy holiday. They ask that they receive NO items that portray and imitate violence, such as war toys/games and weapons. Teen Items: book, music, coffee, ice cream gift certificates portable cd player art/crafts set gameboy, video games movies board games jewelry scooters/skateboards remote control cars journals/scrapbooking supplies gift certificates for stores Children Items: legos, tinker toys, sets of animals/dinosaurs board games/cards toys/balls/cars playdough/arts n craft sets educational games/activity books bikes/helmets pretend play dress up items dolls/books children gardening kits science and exploration items storytelling cd sets books for toddler/early reading gift certificates to science works Baby Items: rattles, teething toys stacking/sorting toys push, pull and roll toys music cd's board books blankets/bedding/clothes fisher price items Women's Items: jewelry/perfume/watches pajamas/slippers self care/bath items throws arts/crafts sets camera/scrapbooking sets cd player
They also greatly appreciate cash donations to help pay for their holiday events. Checks should be made out to: Community Works Victim Services
DECEMBER 19TH PRIDE 2007 PLANNING / PIZZA MEETINGWe need your help! The Pride committee needs volunteers in order to have a successful event. Everyone is welcome to come with his or her thoughts and suggestions on how to make Pride 2007 the biggest Southern Oregon Pride ever!
What: 2007 Pride Committee's monthly planning meeting When: Wednesday, December 19th at 6:30 PM Where: 333 Mountain View #95, Talent
Directions to Jim's place: Exit I-5 at the Talent Exit 21, exit and turn west toward Talent. After crossing Bear Creek you will see a Wal-Mart on your left. Take the first left after Wal-Mart. The road is marked Mountain View Estates. Take the first right after the first house on the right and then take the first left. It is the third one on the right. Please do not park in the street. You will find designated guest parking spots throughout the park.
Contact: Jim Frank 535-5319 DECEMBER 27th LAST DAY FOR LAMBDA AWARD NOMINATIONSIt is time to think of who should receive the Lambda Awards. When you send in your nominations, it is important that you submit the nominated recipient(s) under one of the selected categories listed below (i.e. identify the category), with an explanation (be specific) as to why the recipient(s) deserves the award. If a category and explanation are NOT provided when you submit your nomination, your submission will not be considered. The Lambda Awards are as follows:
LAMBDA HUMANITARION AWARD: To recognize the individuals who through their outstanding involvement and dedication have made a significant contribution of leadership or service, which has improved or enriched the lives of others and the welfare of humanity.
LAMBDA COMMUNITY OUTREACH: To recognize individuals who have made significant contributions toward understanding tolerance and acceptance of the GLBTQ community.
LAMBDA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: To recognize individuals for their unselfish and extensive accomplishments in community service- such as board members, commission or community groups, which have demonstrated a sustained commitment to the GLBTQ community.
LAMBDA HALL OF FAME AWARD: To recognize exceptional and lasting contribution with long-term impact on the GLBTQ community by sharing a generous and unselfish attitude.
LAMBDA ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: To recognize individuals or groups who have entertained us right here in the Rogue Valley.
This will be our 11th year of honoring straight and GLBT people of distinction.
This event is the major fundraiser for The Center.
Please attend and show your support.
We’ll have a fantastic silent auction & a 50/50 raffle.
So please, make sure you bring some extra cash &/or your checkbook so you can bid on the wonderful, donated prizes
(The Center does not take credit cards).
Also, if you have any items that you would like to donate to the silent auction, please contact The Center.
Nominations will be accepted through December 27, 2006.
Send your nominations to darcyham7@msn.com or Darcy Hamilton, 1949 Patrick St, Medford OR 97504 JANUARY 14TH MEN’S POT LUCKTime: 4:00 - 8:00ish PM Place: Ignition Gallery Hosts: Peter McCusker & Mark MacDougall 324 Talent Avenue, #A Call: 535-5071 Email: pmccusker@charter.net JANUARY 14TH WOMEN’S ADVENTURE CLUB “PLANNING” POTLUCKDo you like to do outdoor activities with other lesbians? Come join us for our planning session for this winter’s activities.
When: 12:30, Sunday January 14
Where: 2941 Anderson Creek Road in Talent
Contact: Email jililly@yahoo.com for directions, or call 535-5111. Come with your ideas and let us know if you would like to lead any activities.
JANUARY 26 TH ANNUAL LAMBDA AWARDSCome celebrate and honor another year of individuals and organizations who work hard to send the message that equal rights for the GBLTQ community are heard and gained. 2007 11th Annual Lambda Awards
“VALLEYWOOD: Celebrating Our Stars”
RemindersBe part of our most exciting year yet! Become a volunteer.We need the help of our members to create unity at our community hub. We need you for Events, Grantwriting, Front Desk, Marketing, Fundraising, Membership, Graphic Design, and Photography. Bring your talents. Contacts: Chad Adams 601-8367 celebratelife@care2.com (Marketing) Darcy Hamilton 858-7957 darcyham7@msn.com (Membership) Leslie Stone 488-9168 lesliestone@ashlandhome.net (Board Chair) Gay AA Ashland MeetingsOpen AA meetings are held each Monday at 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center, 208 Oak Street, (the Historic Armory Building) Suites 112 and 113. This meeting is open to everyone on the planet. Spanish ClassConversational Spanish classes, taught by Larry Crain and Zach Druckenmiller, will be held on Tuesdays in Medford. Class runs from 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM. Classes will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The class is designed for beginning conversational level. Classes will be held at 184 Clover Lane in Medford. For directions Contact Zach 778-6126 or Larry Crain at 779-9462.
Used cartridges raise $$$ for the AELCCATwo ways to help! Either bring in your used cartridges, or pick up some bags for use at your home. Recycle Inkjet & Toner Cartridges
The Center, as a local non-profit, can gain revenue through recycling inkjet and laser toner cartridges. From 25 cents to $22 will be donated to the Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center for each qualifying cartridge. 2006 Schedule HIV Testing Day/ HoursFree HIV Testing is available at the Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center. Paul Garcia, Certified Nurse Assistant will be at the Center for confidential testing and counseling as follows: Every other Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
In the event that Wednesday does not work for you, please feel free to contact the Center if you need /want to set an appointment with him on another day. The desk volunteer will pass that information on to Paul, who will then make the arrangements.
Always call the Center to confirm that testing will be conducted that day. In the event that HIV testing is not available at the Center, please remember that Jackson County Health and Human Services at (541) 774-6967 provides testing and counseling. Ask for Tina Lines. Have you moved…?Are you receiving the Center Post? If you are a current Member you should expect to receive the Center Post, published seasonally. Members on the move, please help us update our records by sending us your current mailing address. Email us at abdellis@yahoo.com Thank you!
Membership has its privilegesThe Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center operates for you and because of you! We thank all the wonderful contributors and supporters who month after month, year after year have seen it in their hearts to donate their time and money so that we may exist. If you are not yet a Member, support the Center by filling out a membership form and donating as much, and as often as you are able. Membership applications are available at the Center or on our web site www.abdellis.org.
Benefits of membership include discounts at these Rogue Valley businesses:
Did you know?Abdill-Ellis provides referrals for free crisis counseling. In addition, SOU psychology interns, under the supervision of Rosemary Dunn Dalton, LCSW, will return in Spring 2007 to provide general counseling services at the Center.
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