Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:

(1) Vogue Club (March 20; Seattle, WA)

(2) White House LGBT Conference on Safe Schools & Communities (March 20; Arlington, TX)

(3) Bullying and Suicide Workshop Presentation (March 23; Seattle, WA)

(4) NCBI Community Building Bridges Workshop (March 23; Missoula, MT)

(5) 10th Annual LGBT Health Awareness Week (March 26-30; everywhere)

(6) GSA Regional Conference (March, 31; Seattle, WA)

(7) Script Frenzy 2012 (April 1-30; anywhere)

(8) Northwest Network Spring 2012 Relationship Skills Class (April 2-May 14; Seattle, WA)

(9) SPEAK SUMMIT (April 21; Piscataway, NJ)

(10) Save the Date: Pink Prom (May 12; Seattle, WA)

(11) 2012 Annual American School Councilors Association Conference (June 23-26; Mineeapolis, MN)

(1) Vogue Club (March 20; Seattle, WA)

Vogue, Waack, Hip Hop. No experience required. All identities and body types welcome!

Ages 13 €“ 22 Free !  + Refreshments!

Come out on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays starting March 6, 2012. Next event will be March 20 from  4:30 - 6 p.m at the Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse. This is presented by YouthCare, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs

(2) White House LGBT Conference on Safe Schools & Communities (March 20; Arlington, TX)

Hosted by the White House and the U.S. Department of Justice, in partnership with The University of Texas at Arlington College of Liberal Arts Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the College of Education and Health Professions. Featuring: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States & Valerie B. Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President. Similar events will be taking place throughout the states in the next coming months.

When: Tuesday, March 20, 2012

8:30 AM €“ 5:30 PM

Where: The University of Texas at Arlington

The E.H. Hereford University Center

300 W. First Street

Arlington, TX

(3) Bullying and Suicide Workshop Presentation (March 23; Seattle, WA)

On Friday (3/23/12), Heather Carter, MA will be presenting on Bullying and Suicide with a focus on Youth and LGTBQ communities. The venue is the 2100 Building: 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144The time is: 2-3pm. RSVP helps as this allows us to set up accordingly. Snacks and coffee provided. Check out http://2100building.com/ for more info.

(4) NCBI Community Building Bridges Workshop (March 23; Missoula, MT)

Join NCBI for our annual Community Building Bridges Workshop Friday, March 23^rd from 9AM-4PM. This prejudice-reduction workshop creates a safe learning environment for participants to examine misinformation about race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, disabilities, and other differences; develop greater awareness and pride in our own identities; deepen understanding of one another€™s experiences of mistreatment; and develop the skills and confidence to act as allies to all groups. The workshop is $40 and includes snacks and lunch. Six OPI Renewal Credits or CEU Credits are available for attending this training. Pre-register by Friday, March 16th. **Register Here**Questions? Contact Jessica at jessica@ncbimissoula.org

(5) 10th Annual LGBT Health Awareness Week (March 26-30; everywhere)

LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Health Awareness Week is a call to action for community members, advocates, service providers, and governmental officials  to recognize health and wellness as an essential part of the social justice movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, families, and the wider community. Thinking about hosting a screening with your students for LGBT Health Awareness Week? Click here for SenariosUSA four LGBTQ REAL DEAL films, written by teens, for teens: http://www.scenariosusa.org/films/lgbtq/. All  films come with lesson plans and behind-the-scenes documentaries. Additional resources can be found here: http://lgbthealth.webolutionary.com/content/national-lgbt-health-awareness-week.  

(6) GSA Regional Conference (March, 31; Seattle, WA)

This summit is sponsored by GLSEN Washington.

Who's Invited: GSA Leaders, Students, Teachers, Advisors, Educators

What is It: GSA Regional Summit

When: March 31st, 2012

Time: 9 AM-2 PM

Where: Meadowbrook Community Center

10517 35th Avenue Northeast Seattle, WA 98125

Cost: Free! (Lunch is $10)

For Educators: Safe Space Kit Training (See Description Below)

For Students (tentative schedule will be sent soon!): Youth Suicide Prevention, What's in My Future?, LGBTQ Youth Activism, GLSEN Events/Days of Action (Including Day of Silence Training), Introduction to PFLAG, Queers in Hip Hop, Recognizing the Gender Binary, Self Defense Essentials, GSA Legal Rights

There will also be a Panel of LGBT Athletes including: Rat City Roller Girls (Roller Derby), Seattle Volleyball Club (Volleyball) tentative, Emerald City Softball Association (Softball) tentative, Seattle Sockeyes (Ultimate Frisbee), Tilted Thunder (Roller Derby), Martial Arts.

Register here: http://chapters.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/washington/resources/article-844.html

(7) Script Frenzy 2012 (April 1-30; anywhere)

Script Frenzy is an international writing event in which young participants attempt the creatively daring feat of writing an entire script in the month of April. For 30 days, you get to let your imagination take over and create the film, TV show, play, or graphic novel of your dreams! That means participants begin writing April 1 and must finish by midnight, April 30. The script goal for our adult program is 100 pages, but the Young Writers Program (YWP) allows 17-and-under participants to set reasonable, yet challenging, individual page-count goals. Sign up with your students here: http://ywp.scriptfrenzy.org/how-does-script-frenzy-work-for-young-writers.

(8) Northwest Network Spring 2012 Relationship Skills Class (April 2-May 14; Seattle, WA)

This is a 7 week course exploring the skills we need to build the relationships we want. Meeting will be on Mondays, April 2nd €“May 14th, 2012, 6-8:30 pm. Topics include: Identifying cultural norms & personal values, accountability, naming & setting boundaries, strengthening support networks and more! This class is open to: Bisexual people & their friends & loved ones, Trans people & their friends & loved ones,  LGBTQ people,  and is open to all regardless of relationship status or history. Suggested donation: $90.00 BUT no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Scholarships & Trades available. Interpreters are available, if you would need an interpreter we would be happy to provide one, please register by Monday, March 19th, 2012. Registration requested by March 26th, 2012.

For more information, accessibility questions or to register, contact deann at: 206.568.7777 or deann@nwnetwork.org

(9) SPEAK SUMMIT (April 21; Piscataway, NJ)

The Pride Network PROUDLY PRESENTS, in partnership with Wells Fargo and Rutgers University, the First Annual (formerly known as the New Jersey Gay-Straight Alliance Summit) on April 21st!

WHAT IS A SPEAK SUMMIT?

A SPEAK Summit is a day-long program where students come to learn leadership skills and practical solutions to facilitate change in their schools. The day is filled with presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and programs facilitated by experienced educators, student leaders, community activists, and motivational speakers. SPEAK Summits aim to teach students the importance of meaningful involvement and leadership in the LGBTQ community.

WHO CAN ATTEND SPEAK SUMMITS?

SPEAK Summits are designed for high school and college students who are looking to learn leadership skills to bring back to their schools. Students don€™t have to belong to an existing student organization to attend. Gay-Straight alliances, LGBTQ student organizations as well as advisors are encouraged to attend.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: www.ThePrideNetwork.org

QUESTIONS? E-mail SPEAK@ThePrideNetwork.org

(10) Save the Date: Pink Prom (May 12; Seattle, WA)

As a heads up, Lambert House will be hosting it's annual Pink Prom event on May 12th starting at 8:00pm at All Pilgrims Church (500Broadway E) for those ages 13-22.

(11) 2012 Annual American School Councilors Association Conference (June 23-26; Mineeapolis, MN)
This years theme is€¦ Be Brilliant: Celebrating ASCA's Diamond Anniversary. The conference will be held
June 23€“26, 2012 in Minneapolis. More than 100 breakout sessions give attendees at all experience levels a wealth of choices for their professional development. With this much to choose from, you're bound to find myriad gems. Click here -> to Download the complete registration brochure. The years keynote speakers include: Dan Savage, Stacey Bess, Jamie Vollmer; Andre Norman, and Robin Gurwitch. Register online or download a registration form to mail or fax in. The Hilton Minneapolis is the official conference headquarters hotel. ASCA has reserved a block of rooms at a special rate of $185 single or double occupancy. Rooms are also available at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis for the same rate. When making your hotel reservation, mention ASCA to get this rate. Hilton: (800) HILTONS. Hyatt: (888) 421-1442. 

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