Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:

 

(1)    Congratulations to Gabi & Alec Clayton on the occasion of their receiving the first annual “Gabi and Alec Clayton Activist Award” at Olympia’s Capitol City Pride

(2)    Congratulations to Jeff and Patti Ellis recipients of PFLAG-Atlanta’s 2012 “Outstanding Work as a Parent” award

(3)    Congratulations to Em Elliot recipient of the PFLAG-Atlanta 2012 “Outstanding Work as an Educator” award

 

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:

(4) Join us in the Seattle Pride Parade Sunday June 24^th

(5) "Out There Poetry Camp” – free literary summer camp for queer youth and allies in Seattle

(6) Reel Queer Youth is a video production and media literacy training for LGBTQ youth and their allies ages 13-20 in Seattle – apply by June 30

 

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(1) Congratulations to Gabi & Alec Clayton on the occasion of their receiving the first annual “Gabi and Alec Clayton Activist Award” at Olympia’s Capitol City

 

The Safe Schools Coalition is proud to say that Gabi and Alec are long-time speakers for the Coalition and that Gabi founded and maintains the Coalition’s phenomenal web site. Thank you both for the work you do and the seemingly boundless energy and passion you bring to it AND CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE AWARD – YOU SO DESERVE IT.

 

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(2) Congratulations to Jeff and Patti Ellis recipients of PFLAG-Atlanta’s 2012 “Outstanding Work as a Parent” award

 

On their website www.FamilyAcceptance.com the Ellises share their story of coming to terms with their son’s sexual orientation while dealing with their religious faith. Their website features resources for parents whose children have recently come out. In addition to their personal story, they also feature links to books, videos and even the PFLAG website.

 

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(3) Congratulations to Em Elliot recipient of the PFLAG-Atlanta 2012 “Outstanding Work as an Educator” award

 

Em Elliot was recognized for her work with Georgia Equality and the Georgia Safe Schools Coalition:  http://www.georgiasafeschoolscoalition.org/  

 

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(4) Join us in the Seattle Pride Parade Sunday June 24^th

 

Join Seattle Public Schools and the Safe Schools Coalition in the Seattle LGBTQ Pride Parade Sunday, June 24th 11am

 

What? As always, the annual Gay Pride Parade is happening the last Sunday in June.  You can join the fun by marching with Safe Schools Coalition and Seattle Public Schools.  We will have as our “float,” a big ol’ yellow school bus.  Come ride or march with us!

 

When? Sunday, June 24th.  The actual parade starts at 11am, but come early.   Look for us in the parade staging area on 4th Avenue near Seneca.  Come find the big school bus!  You can come find us in line on 4th Avenue before the 11:00 start time, or you can simply join from the parade route as the bus comes rolling by!  If you need disability accomodations, we can tell you where to park and hop on the bus even before the parade begins.

 

Who?    Safe Schools Coaliiton member organizations, GSAs from any school or district, families, individuals whose age or disability might make walking the parade route a challenge. All are welcome! 

 

What Else?         You can ride on the bus or you can march alongside the bus.  You can carry signs, tape signs or banners to the bus, and even enjoy snacks on the bus!  We will have some fun items you can hand out to the crowd too!  Also, the parade ends at the Seattle Center where a rally will be going on most of the day.  You’ll find music, food, information booths, etc. there.  Plan to come for the day!

 

If you have never been to this parade, you will be amazed at the enthusiastic reception our group receives.  It is very heart-warming.  Hope you can join in the fun.

 

For more information, check out the official website at www.seattlepride.org or, call Lisa at 252-0982.

 

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(5) "Out There Poetry Camp” – free literary summer camp for queer youth and allies in Seattle

 

"Out There Poetry Camp” is looking for campers ages 14-20! Out There is a literary camp for queer youth and allies dedicated to empowerment through awesome workshops and learning how to use your voice. It's free! July 9th-13th at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center. For more information go to www.outtherepoetrycamp.com or email outtherepoetrycamp@gmail.com

 

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(6) Reel Queer Youth is a video production and media literacy training for LGBTQ youth and their allies ages 13-20 iin Seattle – apply by June 30

 

Dates: July 16-20, 2012

(there is also a Friends & Family Screening on July 21st)

Time: 9am-4pm

Where: Seattle’s Central District

What: Use professional camera and editing equipment to express yourself in a safe, open, and fun environment with a team of professional filmmakers and mentors.  Working in small groups, you will complete a short film. 

For more info: RQY@threedollarbillcinema.org

Apply to be a Reel Queer Youth participant: http://threedollarbillcinema.org/programs/RQY/

Deadline to apply is June 30, 2012

 

 

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