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Watch us on YouTubeJoin Karla Rothan, Executive Director of Stonewall Columbus as she interviews the new President of the Board of Trustees, Kelly Jaeger. Learn about Kelly’s history with the organization, her work as a volunteer, the diversity on the current board of Stonewall Columbus and goals for the upcoming year.
Archive for March, 2007
Stonewall Columbus Running Club Starts this Spring
Get in Shape this Spring with the Stonewall Columbus Running Club. This club is designed for all athletes at any level. Whether you are a beginner or a marathoner, you will meet friends and running buddies to help you meet any training goal. Each month the group will meet at one of our beautiful metro parks or running trails and go on a long run. You can also meet people who run in your own neighborhood during the week and hook up with them. Sometimes staying motivated means just finding a buddy to keep you on track and committed. This club is for you! The first meeting of the Stonewall Columbus Running Club will be Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Stonewall Columbus Community Center, 1160 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio. For more information email Karla Rothan at Krothan@stonewallcolumbus.org.
GLBT Hike on March 24th
It’s springtime in Columbus! You’re all probably weary of winter and Bustin’ to get out for some exercise. We’re going to kick off the new hiking year with a short hike at Prairie Oaks on Sat. March 24, 10am. We’ll meet for lunch after the hike to plan for the new year (everyone welcome). Here’s the info on March hike location: PRAIRIE OAKS 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road West Jefferson, OH 43162 (western Franklin & northeastern Madison counties) To main park entrance (3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road): From I-270, take I-70 west to Plain City-Georgesville Road/S.R. 142 exit and go about 0.8 miles north. Entrance is on the right. Hope to see you all there! Let’s have a mass turnout this year.
Lavender Listings, Last Call
The final deadline for Advertising in the 2007/2008 Lavender Listings is Friday, March 14, 2007. Contracts must be in by this date to make it in this years edition. Visit http://www.lavenderlistings.com for more information.
First Midwest LGBT Conference
The First Midwest GLBT Conference will convene in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, March 16 through Sunday, March 18th, 2007. The location for this event is the Clarion Hotel & Suites, 900 East Dublin Grandville, Rd. The purpose of this conference is for individual and community empowerment, social networking, and educational opportunities for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender of color population within the Midwest region. This conference is concerned with the needs, life experiences, cultural appreciation and the advancement of the GLBT Community. Various issues will be addressed and specific topics will be discussed during insightful and provocative workshops and seminars. In addition, there will be electrifying entertainment and quality programming for the enrichment of all the attendees. Special guests include the very talented Steep Stewart, of the “Steep Stewart Show;” Mykle Kane, author of the exciting new novel, “Impossible Dreams;” and the First Lady of Columbus, Mrs. Frankie Coleman. Other activities scheduled include a cutting edge fashion show, an indoor pool party, a jazz reception and a hotel church service to round out the conference’s busy itinerary. This conference is so important for everyone, but especially for the GLBT of color population. Author and activist, Keith Boykin stated,” I have learn from experiences that the primary challenges facing black GLBT people are internal, not external. We have less to fear from others than we do from our own lack of self-respect and self-value. Our deepest wounds are usually self-inflicted, leaving behind the scars of internalized racism and homophobia. Through our silence, we have licensed and encouraged dysfunctional behavior by our friends, our families, our institutions, and our clergy. For far too many of us, this has become our reality.” For further information please contact the First Midwest GLBT Conference at (614) 370-1493.
Wanda Ellis who serves as the Vice President of the Stonewall Columbus Board of trustees will be stationed at the event to answer questions about SWC and to promote participation of the GLBT census.