The Newsletter of Womyn for Womyn : v.4:no.9(1993:Oct.)
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- The Newsletter of Womyn for Womyn : v.4:no.9(1993:Oct.)
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- The Newsletter of Womyn for Womyn is a newsletter for a lesbian non-profit located in Dallas, Texas. This edition from 1993 discusses the resignation of three prominent leadership members in the organization and encourages women to step forward to take on more responsibility for the organization. It also discusses courses created by women for other women, National Coming Out Day, and the organization's library.
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Property of the Center
October 1993
The Newsletter of Womyn for Womyn, the Lesbian Resource Centre
Vol. 4, No. 9
A FEW THOUGHTS
by Ann, LRC President
I have heard all my life that wwhat doesn't kill you will make you stronger". The Lesbian Resource Centre has been
given an unexpected opportunity to grow stronger. As you probably know by now, three women who have been
vital to the centre's growth and stability have resigned. Christine Jarosz. Lisa Mashigian, and Deb Floyd have
decided to put their energies elsewhere. We acknowledge and appreciate all (hat they have done to contribute to ·
the centre. As a member or friend of the Lesbian Resource Centre, you can be confident that the centre will continue
to grow as we attempt to serve the lesbian community of Dallas.
I gave a very blunt challenge at the board meeting in which we were informed of the resignations. With the deepest
regards for the centre and the dignity of lesbians. I suggested to all interested women that wnowis the time to put
up or shut up". We are all responsible for reclaiminJ:! and recreatinR: the centre to be the place we want it to be.
I am excited to be able to let you know that women have rallied to the cause. Large numbers of women have taken
on responsibilities and contributed their time. energy, creativity, expertise, sense of humor. problem solving
abilities, and commitment to the centre. Change is never easy. I have been around the Dallas gay and lesbian
community for fifteen years. I have never seen this much positive lesbian energy focused on creating the kind of
community we deserve to have. I encourage you to visit the centre to see and feel the changes for yourself.
I recently came across an advertisement
in a national lesbian and gay publication that featured these words:
"There is nothing sweeter than a promise kept. There is nothing more bitter than a promise broken". The current
leadership of the centre which includes Carolyn, Dawyn, Diane, Helen, Lori, Lurese. Janice, Jeanne, Josi, Mariza,
Mary, Pam. Rayva, Rosa. Susan. Tanea, Terri, Valery, Vicki, and I have made a promise to do our best forWomyn
forWomyn. I am excited about the future. Thank you for all the kind words and helping hands.that have been
offered since the initial bitter shock of the resignations.
I honor the women who continue to serve the lesbian community. A special thank you must be extended to the
Women's Southwest Federal Credit Union and those who have made and continue to provide major financial
contributions to the centre.
Wherever you are, whatever you do ... I encourage you to be good to yourself and all other women.
ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Membership Meeting of the Lesbian Resource Centre will be held on Sunday, October 24,
1993 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. LRC members will elect new Board members, vote on proposed By-Laws
changes, give input on centre priorities, and conduct other business that may arise. Non-members are
certainly encouraged to attend, as well. This is an excellent chance the meet the women providing
leadership to the business activities of the Centre.
Dear Readers,
THE LEGAL STUFF
The Lesbian Resource Centre exists to ::reate physical
space where lesbians are valued for themselves. This
space, committed to a feminist philosophy, will provide
resources to all lesbians. The LRC Newsletter is published monthly. Our address is LRC, P.O. Box 180446,
Dallas, TX 75218-0446. (214) 821-3999.
Board of Directors
Ann Brown, Chair
Dawynn Edwards, Vice Chair
Vicki Harris, Recorder
Lurese Terrell, Treasurer
Rose Lopez
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Carolyn Rowley
Jeanne Rubin
Lori Strong
Pam Tise
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INFO
Womyn for Womyn, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization. Your donations are tax deductable. All
information provided to Womyn for Womyn is kept
strictly confidential. For more information, please call·
(214) 821-3999 or write to
LRC, P.O. Box 180446, Dallas, Texas, 75218
SUBMISSI~ GUIDELINES
We welcome your comments, news, suggestions,and
contributions. All material is due in Newsletter EditorSusan's box at the LRC on the 2nd Friday of the
month, by 7:00 p.m. All submissions must include
namC',address, and phone number; however, names
will be withheld upon request. Submissionsare limited
to 750 words per printing and should be made on
diskette, in any PC readable format. Please call the
LRC to schedule time on the computer, if needed. If
unable to utilize a computer, any ~ single-sheet
format is acceptable. Tapes will be accepted from
print-impaired women. Name, address, and phone
number must be included on each page of all
submissions, as well as on tapes. Graphic art should
be submitted in camera-readyform. Submissions are
printed on a "space available" basis, in the following
order of priority:
1. The Legal Stuff & MembershipApplication
2. News about the Centre
3. Calendar
4. Paid Ads
5. Letters to the Editor
6. Misc. Articles, Art, Personals, Classified
THE DISCLAIMER
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Life goes on. The remaining Board members are committed to ensuring that
Womyn for Womyn, the non-profit organization, continues, and that the
Lesbian Resource Centre remains a visible, viable space for all of us. As of
this writing, we (the Board) are working toward that goal. We are taking care
of the business of transition, and we will have filled the vacant Board
positions by the time you read this. We face a formidable challenge: finding
others to assume the tasks that these three women performed just in the
day-to-day operations of the Centre. Women who attended the Board
meeting Tuesday night indicated a willingness to help wherever needed, for
which we thank them wholeheartedly. We may be calling some of you who
weren't there, to help us, also. One way you can all help is by attending the
Annual Meeting on Oct. 24, when the membership will vote on By-Laws
changes and Board members, among other things. See the article elsewhere in this newsletter for further details.
It is a time of challenge for all of us; a time of growth, sometimes painfully
so; a learning process for many who are not familiar with the mechanics of
maintaining a non-profit organization. Are we equal to the challenge? We
think we are. Are we looking forward to it? Let's face it, none of us in our
right minds would have chosen this to happen, but since it has, we will rise
to the occasion. If anyone wants to talk further about what has transpired,
or has questions, call the Centre and ask to speak to a Board member; one
of us will call you back. Read the Honeypot for news on how things are
progressing. To paraphrase/plagarize Samuel Clemens, reports of our
demise are greatly exaggerated: the Lesbian Resource Centre is ailing
slightly, but we are very much alive!
In Sisterhood,
The Board of Directors, Lesbian Resource Centre
Ann Brown
Dawynn Edwards
Vicki Harris
Lori Strong
Lurese Terrell
Pam Tise
Rosa Lopez
Carolyn Rowley
Jeanne Rubin
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The views expressed i;i this publicationare those of the
individual authors of the separate articles and letters;
these views are not necessarilythose of the LRC or its
Board, or of the editor.
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As many of you undoubtedly know by now, Christine resigned as Centre
Director, effective September 7, 1993. Lisa Mashigian resigned, via
letter, from the Board, and from her position as Membership coordinator.
Deb F. also resigned from her various positions as database manager,
liaison to the Credit Union, Coordinator of the By-Laws Committee, and
all the other roles she took on when asked to do so. The departure of
these women creates a void at the Centre, not only because of the
amount of work each of them did, but because we will miss their very
presence. Christine, Lisa, Deb: Thank you, from the Board, from the
members, from your friends, for everything you have meant to the
Lesbian Resource Centre. Your legacy will endure.
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valued for themselves.This space,commitLcd to a feminist philosophy, will :
provide resourcesto alI lesbians.W c respectand encouragethedi vcrsi Lyof our •
lesbiancommunity. We believe that all lesbiansarc to be treatedwith respect :
that is reflected in words and actions. The lesbiancommunity is divr!rsein race, •
creed, nationality, rciigion, physical ability, family status, age, cconomie :
status,political views, and lifestyle.
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VOTING PRIVILEGES
Please be sure your membership dues are paid in
order to vote at the annual meeting.
FOUNDlNG
MOTHERS
MARTI KRANZBERG, Ph.D.
(
Psychologist
4054 McKinneyAve., Suite 212
Dallas, Texas 75204
Women who contribute $ 1O to the centre each
month he 1p to sustain the centre in a very
specia1 way. A very simp1e process of comp 1et i ng a bank draft card and membership form
starts the system. The Womyn. for Womyn
Lesbian Resource Centre is assisted by being
ab1e to count on having the month1y financia1
income of Founding Mothers. What do they get
for their money? These women get a safe
space for them and their 1esbian sisters, a way
to support the growth of esteem for our
1if esty1 e, and a p1ace that stands for our right
to be. Founding Mother contributions of $ 1O a
montr1 and other memberships buy and pay for
the physical facility,
networking monthly
news1etter, Womyn for Womyn University
classes, networking, phone line, dances for
women, education and other socia1 events,
lesbian focused entertainment, etc.
Please consider putting your money into your
dreams. You are very much needed at the Centre
in every way. P1ease consider becoming a
Founding Mother today by bank draft method.
WOMYN FOR \,VOMYN FOR UNIVERSITY
The November Term of Womyn for Womyn University is
quickly approaching. The courses are continuing the
tradition of womyn educating womyn. Each class cost only
$3 for members, $5 for non-members, and free for Founding
Mothers. Enrollment for the following courses is being
_accepted:
Holistic Health and Wellness
Introduction to the Personal Computer
Not Just for Lipstick Lesbians .
Lesbian Dating
. Please see the hot pink flyer enclosed to register. We look
forward to seeing you.
(214) 528-1815
Dear Editor,
I feel the tone of the
article about Womyn
en Cambia implies
that this group is solely
responsible for the
changes that are taking place at the ·LRC,
and I would like to respond to that point. First, the
LRC Board had begun looking at
the By-Laws well before WEC contacted them about
the subject in August. The article also says that WEC
initiated the diversity statement, which is news to me:
the statement was presented to the Board as the work
of one person, not a group of people, and certainly not
the work of this particular group. The women who are
forming WEC certainly are involved in bringing about
change to the Centre, as are so many other women
who are not affiliated with the group. My feeling is that
we could substitute the name of any other group,
committee, activity, etc., for WEC and write the same
article. I am not in any way denigrating the involvement of Womyn en Cambia; I am simply pointing out
they are not the only women working for change at the
LRC. I want to make it clear that I am lli2tspeaking as
a Board member; I am expressing my own feelings
about the article.
Carolyn Rowley
Mary K. Grigsby, M.Ed.
L icenscd f'rolcs51on t/
Counselor
(214) 521- 1213
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ENTERTAINMENT
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
RECOMMENDATIONS
*
Go see "The Joy Luck Club" at the VA Theatre.
What a joy it is to see real women in the movies. It
also reminded me of the legacy we have received
from the women who preceded us. See it with your
friends, sisters, and mother. Current show times are
I :00, 4:10, 7:30 and 10:00.
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Get a group of friend and go enjoy the the State
Fair of Texas. You may rediscover your playful side.
CALENDAR
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Special thanks to Susan for
this month's calendar. We are
in need of a good calendar
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software, compatible with an
Epson LQ500 printer; the one
we had was removed from the Centre computer.
Call the Centre and leave a message for Carolyn
if you have one to donate. Thanks!
LOOKING AT THE LIBRARY!!
Have you visited the LRC Library lately? Here's what you are
missing: a complete (so I've been told) collection of Agatha
Christie mysteries; shelves of sci-ti/fantasy thrillers; Rita Mae
Brown, Katherine Forrest, May Sarton - my favorite; AND the
newly-categorized, non-fiction section! Check it out! Special
thanks to Linda S. (stands for Sweetie) for working with me on
organizing that section. A Librarian is on duty every Sunday from
1 - PM; come by to check out some books, if you're a member,
or just to say hello.
(214) 618-4282
Mashigian Investigations
The sixth annual Coming Out Day (NCOD) will be celebrated
on October 11, 7:30 p.m., with a forum at the Cathedral of
Hope MCC.
Dr. Rob Eichberg, author of Coming Out:An Act of Love, and
one of the organizers of the original Coming Out Day will be
the keynote speaker. "Only by collective action and affirmation
of who we are will people's attitudes change--including our
own ability to appreciate ourselves as unique and valuable
people," said Dr. Eichberg.
Several lesbians and gay men, some well-known locally as
well as nationally, will join Dr. Eichberg to share their experiences in this celebration of truth and living powerfully. A
member of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) also will recount his experiences of "coming out" as
a parent of a gay man.
Encore, the community outreach ensemble of the Turtle
Creek Chorale, and the Oak Lawn Band will provide entertainment. Admission is free, although a donation to offset
expenses will be requested.
The original National Coming Out Day was held in 1988, to
commemorate the anniversary of the first March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. The Human Rights
Campaign Fund now sponsors NCOD as a non-profit educational project with celebrations in cities across the U.S.
NCOD events focus on supporting individuals in their own
coming out process and on putting a face on lesbian/gay
sexual orientation.
46% of Americans say they don't know anyone who is a
homosexual.
The government's historically poor response to AIDS, discrimination in employment and the military, the rise of hate crimes
and the perpetuation of anti-gay state initiatives are but a few
graphic examples of how costly stereotypes and misinformation about the real lives of lesbians and gay men can be.
National Coming Out Day seeks to change this ignorance
one person at a time.
National Coming Out Day is 501 (c)3 educational project of
the Human Rights Campaign Fund. All contributions are taxdeductible to the full extent allowed by law.
P.O. Box 260415
Plano, TX 75026-C415
Commerc,al and Domestic
Private Investigations
The Lesbian Resource Centre is proud to be a sponsor of
National Coming Out Day.
Lisa R. Mashigian
President
For further information call Jim McBride, 350-8380, or
Susan Gore, 348-4673.
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Continuingthe Tradition...WomynEducallngWomyn
Noven11JerTern1
Ilegister NOW!
Saturdays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
11/6 - Holistic Health and Wellness
11/13 - Introduction
to the Personal Computer
How do I turn on the Power? What are DOS, Windows, a wordprocessor,
a spreadsheet, and a data base?
11/20 - Not Just for Lipstick Lesbians!
Presenting the Mary Kay product line
11/27 - Lesbian Uating
* Attend 6 courses and receive a W for WU T-Shirt
** Scholarships available
Call the LRC at 821-3999 to register (leave a message for Jeanne) or send this
registration form to:
Wo111yn
for Womyn University
LRC
PO Box 180446
Dallas TX 75218-0446
Name:_______________
Phone: L__) ____
Registration Fee (per course):
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Please check the courses you are registering for:
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Intro to the Personal Computer
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Lesbian Dating
Total Fees Due
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Founding Mother (free)
CHAPTER TWO
ANGEL OF THE MONTH
This has been a busy week at the LRC. The Board has
selected three new members, and two new officers. Our
new members are Lori Strong, Pam Tise, and Dawynn
Edwards.(Dawynn is, of course, an old new member.) Ann
1s our new Chair, and Dawynn is our new Vice-Chair.
Several new committee coordinators have also been selected:
Carolyn - Newsletter
Lori & Pam - PR/Fund-Raising
Rayva - Special Events
Janice - Tuesday Night Discussion
Helen - Grant-Writing
Ann - Membership
Womyn
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~ddress: ________________
C_ity/State/Zip:___________
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Womyn for Womyn, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your
I..donations are tax deductable. All information provided to Womyn for
romyn is kept strictly confidential For more information, please call (214)
821-3999. Mail your completed form along with your payment to:
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LRC, P.O. Box 180446, Dallas. Texas. 75218 _____
to
Vanessa for her
assistance
& guidance
in improving
the
& communi-
cation systems of the
LRC.1 Your gifts
expertise,
of time,
and support
are always welcomed.
Tanea, Dawynn, and Mary are serving as the transition
team, identifying tasks to do, and either doing those things
themselves, or finding someone to do them. Such things
we are doing! Painting, cleaning the office, cleaning the
kitchen, re-loading the computer, finalizing proposed Bylaws changes, laying new flooring on the stage, talking,
talking, and more talking! If you haven't been to the
Centre lately, we invite you to come visit, see what's new,
and meet some incredible women. The future of the LRC
is full of promise; we are all excited about being part of that
future!
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lavendar orchids
technology
These selections are effective until the Annual Meeting,
October 24, when all eligible Board positions and committee coordinator roles will be filled on a permanent basis.
NEEDED: GOOD STUFF ! ! !
Donations of glassware, small appliance, tools,
urniture, baked goodies, etc ...for the LRC
Bazaar-Garage and Bake Sale. Please bring items
o the LRC by Oct. 11. {No clothes are needed.}
A biiigggggg
LRC Bazaar & Morel
Make a date to join
LRC on Saturday,
from 10 am to 4 pm
have our Garage and
us at the
Oct. 16,
when we
Bake Sale.
Carpets
Upholstery
Orientals
Dlwnies
Haitians
Draperies
Leathers
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3307 Kinmorc Street, Dallas, Texas 75223, (214) 826-6133
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Dear Sisters,
"IDENTITY AND INTIMACY IN OUR
LESBIAN RELATIONSHIPS"
I have enjoyed many Friday
night dinners and other programs at the Centre. I like
the sharing that goes on,
sometimes forming a group
after the event for coffee or
more socializing.
My concern
is how we
present the Centre as our
home or space.
How do we make a first-time guest feel welcome? On the
most basic level, who is bringing the toilet paper, paper
towels and other needed supplies? Also, how do we clean
up after ourselves?
THESE ARE THE THEMES FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL
MEETINGS OF THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT DISCUSSION GROUP. IDENTITY AND INTIMACY ARE TOPICS LARGE ENOUGHTOACCOMMODATE OUR STORIES, OUR ISSUES, OUR PASSIONS AND OUR POLITICS. "IDENTITY AND INTIMACY IN OUR LESBIAN
RELATIONSHIPS" IS THE TITLE OF A BOOK BY
JUDITH CANNON, PH. D., WHICH SHE HAS RECENTLY SUBMITTED TO A PUBLISHER. JUDY HAS
GENEROUSLY OFFERED TO LET US USE HER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN AN ONGOING EXPLORATION OF THESE CRITICAL LIFE ISSUES. THE
NEXT MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
FROM 7:30TO 900 PM. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE!
We expect a lot of the person who locks up, that part of her
job is to clean up after us. We are all caring for ourselves, and
part of caring for ourselves needs to be caring for the Centre,
also.
Next time you're at the LRC, take a look around: are we low
on cloth towels, are we running out of coffee, do we need
dish soap? Have you washed your dishes, crushed your
cans, put your library book back where it belongs? Great!
Now you are ready to head out the door -- have fun until we
see you again!
...----~-Southwestern Dental Associates, P.C
E. Michelle Morgan, D.D.S.
General Dentist
7140 Library Lane
Dallas, Texas 75232
JUDITH
INDIVIDUAL.
(214) 228-2111
By Appointment Only
CANNON,
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COUPLE and FAMILY COUNSELING
3609 Cedar Springs
Dallas, Texas 75219
(214) 521-4810
Liansea '.Marru19c arnf '.Fami(v'Ifierapist
THE DALLAS
CHALLENGE IS ON !
Dallas swimmers are ready to chal- ~
lenge teams from throughout the region
and across the nation. On October 9, the Trinity River Aquatic
Club (TRAC) is hosting a one-day short course meet in
conjunction with the Team Dallas Sports and Cultural Festival. This meet will probably be the biggest of its kind in this
area prior to the Gay Games next summer in New York city.
The meet will be held in the Perkins Natatorium on the SMU
campus. This six-lane indoor pool is equipped with electric
timing equipment guaranteeing us the most accurate results.
The Columbus Day weekend will be a great time to be in
Dallas. The annual State FairofTexaswill be in full swing, and
the traditional football rivalry between the University of Texas
and Oklahoma University will be played in all its splendor.
Further, the Team Dallas Sports and Cultural Festival will
attract lesbian/gay teams nation-wide for bowling, billiards,
tennis, volleyball, running, softball and more. In conjunction
with the sports festival will be concerts and wild parties!
So make plans to be here over the Columbus Day Weekend
(October 8-11 ). For travel arrangements and lodging information, call Travel Source at (214) 520-8844 or 1-800-374-777~.
For addit:onal swim information call David Holland at (214)
388-5317.
For more information on the Tearn Dallas Sports and Cultural
Festival, please call 521-5342 X 800.
LRC Calendar of Events
October 3 - November 13, 1993
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Oct 20
Oct 21
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October 1993
The Newsletter of Womyn for Womyn, the Lesbian Resource Centre
Vol. 4, No. 9
A FEW THOUGHTS
by Ann, LRC President
I have heard all my life that wwhat doesn't kill you will make you stronger". The Lesbian Resource Centre has been
given an unexpected opportunity to grow stronger. As you probably know by now, three women who have been
vital to the centre's growth and stability have resigned. Christine Jarosz. Lisa Mashigian, and Deb Floyd have
decided to put their energies elsewhere. We acknowledge and appreciate all (hat they have done to contribute to ·
the centre. As a member or friend of the Lesbian Resource Centre, you can be confident that the centre will continue
to grow as we attempt to serve the lesbian community of Dallas.
I gave a very blunt challenge at the board meeting in which we were informed of the resignations. With the deepest
regards for the centre and the dignity of lesbians. I suggested to all interested women that wnowis the time to put
up or shut up". We are all responsible for reclaiminJ:! and recreatinR: the centre to be the place we want it to be.
I am excited to be able to let you know that women have rallied to the cause. Large numbers of women have taken
on responsibilities and contributed their time. energy, creativity, expertise, sense of humor. problem solving
abilities, and commitment to the centre. Change is never easy. I have been around the Dallas gay and lesbian
community for fifteen years. I have never seen this much positive lesbian energy focused on creating the kind of
community we deserve to have. I encourage you to visit the centre to see and feel the changes for yourself.
I recently came across an advertisement
in a national lesbian and gay publication that featured these words:
"There is nothing sweeter than a promise kept. There is nothing more bitter than a promise broken". The current
leadership of the centre which includes Carolyn, Dawyn, Diane, Helen, Lori, Lurese. Janice, Jeanne, Josi, Mariza,
Mary, Pam. Rayva, Rosa. Susan. Tanea, Terri, Valery, Vicki, and I have made a promise to do our best forWomyn
forWomyn. I am excited about the future. Thank you for all the kind words and helping hands.that have been
offered since the initial bitter shock of the resignations.
I honor the women who continue to serve the lesbian community. A special thank you must be extended to the
Women's Southwest Federal Credit Union and those who have made and continue to provide major financial
contributions to the centre.
Wherever you are, whatever you do ... I encourage you to be good to yourself and all other women.
ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Membership Meeting of the Lesbian Resource Centre will be held on Sunday, October 24,
1993 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. LRC members will elect new Board members, vote on proposed By-Laws
changes, give input on centre priorities, and conduct other business that may arise. Non-members are
certainly encouraged to attend, as well. This is an excellent chance the meet the women providing
leadership to the business activities of the Centre.
Dear Readers,
THE LEGAL STUFF
The Lesbian Resource Centre exists to ::reate physical
space where lesbians are valued for themselves. This
space, committed to a feminist philosophy, will provide
resources to all lesbians. The LRC Newsletter is published monthly. Our address is LRC, P.O. Box 180446,
Dallas, TX 75218-0446. (214) 821-3999.
Board of Directors
Ann Brown, Chair
Dawynn Edwards, Vice Chair
Vicki Harris, Recorder
Lurese Terrell, Treasurer
Rose Lopez
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Carolyn Rowley
Jeanne Rubin
Lori Strong
Pam Tise
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INFO
Womyn for Womyn, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization. Your donations are tax deductable. All
information provided to Womyn for Womyn is kept
strictly confidential. For more information, please call·
(214) 821-3999 or write to
LRC, P.O. Box 180446, Dallas, Texas, 75218
SUBMISSI~ GUIDELINES
We welcome your comments, news, suggestions,and
contributions. All material is due in Newsletter EditorSusan's box at the LRC on the 2nd Friday of the
month, by 7:00 p.m. All submissions must include
namC',address, and phone number; however, names
will be withheld upon request. Submissionsare limited
to 750 words per printing and should be made on
diskette, in any PC readable format. Please call the
LRC to schedule time on the computer, if needed. If
unable to utilize a computer, any ~ single-sheet
format is acceptable. Tapes will be accepted from
print-impaired women. Name, address, and phone
number must be included on each page of all
submissions, as well as on tapes. Graphic art should
be submitted in camera-readyform. Submissions are
printed on a "space available" basis, in the following
order of priority:
1. The Legal Stuff & MembershipApplication
2. News about the Centre
3. Calendar
4. Paid Ads
5. Letters to the Editor
6. Misc. Articles, Art, Personals, Classified
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Life goes on. The remaining Board members are committed to ensuring that
Womyn for Womyn, the non-profit organization, continues, and that the
Lesbian Resource Centre remains a visible, viable space for all of us. As of
this writing, we (the Board) are working toward that goal. We are taking care
of the business of transition, and we will have filled the vacant Board
positions by the time you read this. We face a formidable challenge: finding
others to assume the tasks that these three women performed just in the
day-to-day operations of the Centre. Women who attended the Board
meeting Tuesday night indicated a willingness to help wherever needed, for
which we thank them wholeheartedly. We may be calling some of you who
weren't there, to help us, also. One way you can all help is by attending the
Annual Meeting on Oct. 24, when the membership will vote on By-Laws
changes and Board members, among other things. See the article elsewhere in this newsletter for further details.
It is a time of challenge for all of us; a time of growth, sometimes painfully
so; a learning process for many who are not familiar with the mechanics of
maintaining a non-profit organization. Are we equal to the challenge? We
think we are. Are we looking forward to it? Let's face it, none of us in our
right minds would have chosen this to happen, but since it has, we will rise
to the occasion. If anyone wants to talk further about what has transpired,
or has questions, call the Centre and ask to speak to a Board member; one
of us will call you back. Read the Honeypot for news on how things are
progressing. To paraphrase/plagarize Samuel Clemens, reports of our
demise are greatly exaggerated: the Lesbian Resource Centre is ailing
slightly, but we are very much alive!
In Sisterhood,
The Board of Directors, Lesbian Resource Centre
Ann Brown
Dawynn Edwards
Vicki Harris
Lori Strong
Lurese Terrell
Pam Tise
Rosa Lopez
Carolyn Rowley
Jeanne Rubin
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The views expressed i;i this publicationare those of the
individual authors of the separate articles and letters;
these views are not necessarilythose of the LRC or its
Board, or of the editor.
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As many of you undoubtedly know by now, Christine resigned as Centre
Director, effective September 7, 1993. Lisa Mashigian resigned, via
letter, from the Board, and from her position as Membership coordinator.
Deb F. also resigned from her various positions as database manager,
liaison to the Credit Union, Coordinator of the By-Laws Committee, and
all the other roles she took on when asked to do so. The departure of
these women creates a void at the Centre, not only because of the
amount of work each of them did, but because we will miss their very
presence. Christine, Lisa, Deb: Thank you, from the Board, from the
members, from your friends, for everything you have meant to the
Lesbian Resource Centre. Your legacy will endure.
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provide resourcesto alI lesbians.W c respectand encouragethedi vcrsi Lyof our •
lesbiancommunity. We believe that all lesbiansarc to be treatedwith respect :
that is reflected in words and actions. The lesbiancommunity is divr!rsein race, •
creed, nationality, rciigion, physical ability, family status, age, cconomie :
status,political views, and lifestyle.
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VOTING PRIVILEGES
Please be sure your membership dues are paid in
order to vote at the annual meeting.
FOUNDlNG
MOTHERS
MARTI KRANZBERG, Ph.D.
(
Psychologist
4054 McKinneyAve., Suite 212
Dallas, Texas 75204
Women who contribute $ 1O to the centre each
month he 1p to sustain the centre in a very
specia1 way. A very simp1e process of comp 1et i ng a bank draft card and membership form
starts the system. The Womyn. for Womyn
Lesbian Resource Centre is assisted by being
ab1e to count on having the month1y financia1
income of Founding Mothers. What do they get
for their money? These women get a safe
space for them and their 1esbian sisters, a way
to support the growth of esteem for our
1if esty1 e, and a p1ace that stands for our right
to be. Founding Mother contributions of $ 1O a
montr1 and other memberships buy and pay for
the physical facility,
networking monthly
news1etter, Womyn for Womyn University
classes, networking, phone line, dances for
women, education and other socia1 events,
lesbian focused entertainment, etc.
Please consider putting your money into your
dreams. You are very much needed at the Centre
in every way. P1ease consider becoming a
Founding Mother today by bank draft method.
WOMYN FOR \,VOMYN FOR UNIVERSITY
The November Term of Womyn for Womyn University is
quickly approaching. The courses are continuing the
tradition of womyn educating womyn. Each class cost only
$3 for members, $5 for non-members, and free for Founding
Mothers. Enrollment for the following courses is being
_accepted:
Holistic Health and Wellness
Introduction to the Personal Computer
Not Just for Lipstick Lesbians .
Lesbian Dating
. Please see the hot pink flyer enclosed to register. We look
forward to seeing you.
(214) 528-1815
Dear Editor,
I feel the tone of the
article about Womyn
en Cambia implies
that this group is solely
responsible for the
changes that are taking place at the ·LRC,
and I would like to respond to that point. First, the
LRC Board had begun looking at
the By-Laws well before WEC contacted them about
the subject in August. The article also says that WEC
initiated the diversity statement, which is news to me:
the statement was presented to the Board as the work
of one person, not a group of people, and certainly not
the work of this particular group. The women who are
forming WEC certainly are involved in bringing about
change to the Centre, as are so many other women
who are not affiliated with the group. My feeling is that
we could substitute the name of any other group,
committee, activity, etc., for WEC and write the same
article. I am not in any way denigrating the involvement of Womyn en Cambia; I am simply pointing out
they are not the only women working for change at the
LRC. I want to make it clear that I am lli2tspeaking as
a Board member; I am expressing my own feelings
about the article.
Carolyn Rowley
Mary K. Grigsby, M.Ed.
L icenscd f'rolcs51on t/
Counselor
(214) 521- 1213
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ENTERTAINMENT
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Go see "The Joy Luck Club" at the VA Theatre.
What a joy it is to see real women in the movies. It
also reminded me of the legacy we have received
from the women who preceded us. See it with your
friends, sisters, and mother. Current show times are
I :00, 4:10, 7:30 and 10:00.
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Get a group of friend and go enjoy the the State
Fair of Texas. You may rediscover your playful side.
CALENDAR
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Special thanks to Susan for
this month's calendar. We are
in need of a good calendar
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software, compatible with an
Epson LQ500 printer; the one
we had was removed from the Centre computer.
Call the Centre and leave a message for Carolyn
if you have one to donate. Thanks!
LOOKING AT THE LIBRARY!!
Have you visited the LRC Library lately? Here's what you are
missing: a complete (so I've been told) collection of Agatha
Christie mysteries; shelves of sci-ti/fantasy thrillers; Rita Mae
Brown, Katherine Forrest, May Sarton - my favorite; AND the
newly-categorized, non-fiction section! Check it out! Special
thanks to Linda S. (stands for Sweetie) for working with me on
organizing that section. A Librarian is on duty every Sunday from
1 - PM; come by to check out some books, if you're a member,
or just to say hello.
(214) 618-4282
Mashigian Investigations
The sixth annual Coming Out Day (NCOD) will be celebrated
on October 11, 7:30 p.m., with a forum at the Cathedral of
Hope MCC.
Dr. Rob Eichberg, author of Coming Out:An Act of Love, and
one of the organizers of the original Coming Out Day will be
the keynote speaker. "Only by collective action and affirmation
of who we are will people's attitudes change--including our
own ability to appreciate ourselves as unique and valuable
people," said Dr. Eichberg.
Several lesbians and gay men, some well-known locally as
well as nationally, will join Dr. Eichberg to share their experiences in this celebration of truth and living powerfully. A
member of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) also will recount his experiences of "coming out" as
a parent of a gay man.
Encore, the community outreach ensemble of the Turtle
Creek Chorale, and the Oak Lawn Band will provide entertainment. Admission is free, although a donation to offset
expenses will be requested.
The original National Coming Out Day was held in 1988, to
commemorate the anniversary of the first March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. The Human Rights
Campaign Fund now sponsors NCOD as a non-profit educational project with celebrations in cities across the U.S.
NCOD events focus on supporting individuals in their own
coming out process and on putting a face on lesbian/gay
sexual orientation.
46% of Americans say they don't know anyone who is a
homosexual.
The government's historically poor response to AIDS, discrimination in employment and the military, the rise of hate crimes
and the perpetuation of anti-gay state initiatives are but a few
graphic examples of how costly stereotypes and misinformation about the real lives of lesbians and gay men can be.
National Coming Out Day seeks to change this ignorance
one person at a time.
National Coming Out Day is 501 (c)3 educational project of
the Human Rights Campaign Fund. All contributions are taxdeductible to the full extent allowed by law.
P.O. Box 260415
Plano, TX 75026-C415
Commerc,al and Domestic
Private Investigations
The Lesbian Resource Centre is proud to be a sponsor of
National Coming Out Day.
Lisa R. Mashigian
President
For further information call Jim McBride, 350-8380, or
Susan Gore, 348-4673.
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Continuingthe Tradition...WomynEducallngWomyn
Noven11JerTern1
Ilegister NOW!
Saturdays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
11/6 - Holistic Health and Wellness
11/13 - Introduction
to the Personal Computer
How do I turn on the Power? What are DOS, Windows, a wordprocessor,
a spreadsheet, and a data base?
11/20 - Not Just for Lipstick Lesbians!
Presenting the Mary Kay product line
11/27 - Lesbian Uating
* Attend 6 courses and receive a W for WU T-Shirt
** Scholarships available
Call the LRC at 821-3999 to register (leave a message for Jeanne) or send this
registration form to:
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for Womyn University
LRC
PO Box 180446
Dallas TX 75218-0446
Name:_______________
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Founding Mother (free)
CHAPTER TWO
ANGEL OF THE MONTH
This has been a busy week at the LRC. The Board has
selected three new members, and two new officers. Our
new members are Lori Strong, Pam Tise, and Dawynn
Edwards.(Dawynn is, of course, an old new member.) Ann
1s our new Chair, and Dawynn is our new Vice-Chair.
Several new committee coordinators have also been selected:
Carolyn - Newsletter
Lori & Pam - PR/Fund-Raising
Rayva - Special Events
Janice - Tuesday Night Discussion
Helen - Grant-Writing
Ann - Membership
Womyn
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I..donations are tax deductable. All information provided to Womyn for
romyn is kept strictly confidential For more information, please call (214)
821-3999. Mail your completed form along with your payment to:
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to
Vanessa for her
assistance
& guidance
in improving
the
& communi-
cation systems of the
LRC.1 Your gifts
expertise,
of time,
and support
are always welcomed.
Tanea, Dawynn, and Mary are serving as the transition
team, identifying tasks to do, and either doing those things
themselves, or finding someone to do them. Such things
we are doing! Painting, cleaning the office, cleaning the
kitchen, re-loading the computer, finalizing proposed Bylaws changes, laying new flooring on the stage, talking,
talking, and more talking! If you haven't been to the
Centre lately, we invite you to come visit, see what's new,
and meet some incredible women. The future of the LRC
is full of promise; we are all excited about being part of that
future!
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technology
These selections are effective until the Annual Meeting,
October 24, when all eligible Board positions and committee coordinator roles will be filled on a permanent basis.
NEEDED: GOOD STUFF ! ! !
Donations of glassware, small appliance, tools,
urniture, baked goodies, etc ...for the LRC
Bazaar-Garage and Bake Sale. Please bring items
o the LRC by Oct. 11. {No clothes are needed.}
A biiigggggg
LRC Bazaar & Morel
Make a date to join
LRC on Saturday,
from 10 am to 4 pm
have our Garage and
us at the
Oct. 16,
when we
Bake Sale.
Carpets
Upholstery
Orientals
Dlwnies
Haitians
Draperies
Leathers
DONNA BIGELOW
3307 Kinmorc Street, Dallas, Texas 75223, (214) 826-6133
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Dear Sisters,
"IDENTITY AND INTIMACY IN OUR
LESBIAN RELATIONSHIPS"
I have enjoyed many Friday
night dinners and other programs at the Centre. I like
the sharing that goes on,
sometimes forming a group
after the event for coffee or
more socializing.
My concern
is how we
present the Centre as our
home or space.
How do we make a first-time guest feel welcome? On the
most basic level, who is bringing the toilet paper, paper
towels and other needed supplies? Also, how do we clean
up after ourselves?
THESE ARE THE THEMES FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL
MEETINGS OF THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT DISCUSSION GROUP. IDENTITY AND INTIMACY ARE TOPICS LARGE ENOUGHTOACCOMMODATE OUR STORIES, OUR ISSUES, OUR PASSIONS AND OUR POLITICS. "IDENTITY AND INTIMACY IN OUR LESBIAN
RELATIONSHIPS" IS THE TITLE OF A BOOK BY
JUDITH CANNON, PH. D., WHICH SHE HAS RECENTLY SUBMITTED TO A PUBLISHER. JUDY HAS
GENEROUSLY OFFERED TO LET US USE HER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN AN ONGOING EXPLORATION OF THESE CRITICAL LIFE ISSUES. THE
NEXT MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
FROM 7:30TO 900 PM. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE!
We expect a lot of the person who locks up, that part of her
job is to clean up after us. We are all caring for ourselves, and
part of caring for ourselves needs to be caring for the Centre,
also.
Next time you're at the LRC, take a look around: are we low
on cloth towels, are we running out of coffee, do we need
dish soap? Have you washed your dishes, crushed your
cans, put your library book back where it belongs? Great!
Now you are ready to head out the door -- have fun until we
see you again!
...----~-Southwestern Dental Associates, P.C
E. Michelle Morgan, D.D.S.
General Dentist
7140 Library Lane
Dallas, Texas 75232
JUDITH
INDIVIDUAL.
(214) 228-2111
By Appointment Only
CANNON,
PH.D.
COUPLE and FAMILY COUNSELING
3609 Cedar Springs
Dallas, Texas 75219
(214) 521-4810
Liansea '.Marru19c arnf '.Fami(v'Ifierapist
THE DALLAS
CHALLENGE IS ON !
Dallas swimmers are ready to chal- ~
lenge teams from throughout the region
and across the nation. On October 9, the Trinity River Aquatic
Club (TRAC) is hosting a one-day short course meet in
conjunction with the Team Dallas Sports and Cultural Festival. This meet will probably be the biggest of its kind in this
area prior to the Gay Games next summer in New York city.
The meet will be held in the Perkins Natatorium on the SMU
campus. This six-lane indoor pool is equipped with electric
timing equipment guaranteeing us the most accurate results.
The Columbus Day weekend will be a great time to be in
Dallas. The annual State FairofTexaswill be in full swing, and
the traditional football rivalry between the University of Texas
and Oklahoma University will be played in all its splendor.
Further, the Team Dallas Sports and Cultural Festival will
attract lesbian/gay teams nation-wide for bowling, billiards,
tennis, volleyball, running, softball and more. In conjunction
with the sports festival will be concerts and wild parties!
So make plans to be here over the Columbus Day Weekend
(October 8-11 ). For travel arrangements and lodging information, call Travel Source at (214) 520-8844 or 1-800-374-777~.
For addit:onal swim information call David Holland at (214)
388-5317.
For more information on the Tearn Dallas Sports and Cultural
Festival, please call 521-5342 X 800.
LRC Calendar of Events
October 3 - November 13, 1993
Oct 3
1:00--.H)Op
Li"brarian' 5 Open
House
2:00p Writen'
Group
2:00p Library
Committeo
7:30p Wodonday
Niglt Disroasian
Group
6:00p Domestic
Violmco Task
Forco Committee
7:00p November
Newslett«
Doadli.ue
HCIDDalllU
Meeting
7:30p Friday
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7:00p Umoja
Night Dlnn•r
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Oct 11
Oct 10
Oct 12
7:30p Over 38'a
.•••••••.Group Meeting
10:00a-12:30p
Womyn.En
Cambi.o Potluck
Bnmch & Meeting
1:00--5:OOp
Li"brarian's Open
House
7:~n.g
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Oct 14
Oct 19
6:00p Domestic
Violence Task
Forco Committee
7:30p Fridll.y
Night Dinn•r
7:00--9:00p Womyn
Overcoming
Racism
Oct 20
Oct 21
7:30p Wednesday
Niglt Discussian
Group
Oct 16
1:~i-tf'P:)
.>.Sat-~<·••·
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Bo.wd •·
.. MNting .
Seslli.on
Oct 25
Oct 26
United Natiaos
Oct 27
Oct 28
7:30p Over 38's
GroupMeeting
Day
Oct 23
Oct 22
5:00--8:00p LRC
Happy Hour@
Grand Kempinski
6:00p November
Newalctt«
Mai.1:mgParty
7:30p Friday N~
Dims
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Oct 24
Oct 15
7:OOp Edit.arial.
Board Meeting
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Oct 18
Oct 17
1:00-5:00p
L11lf3rian'sOpen
House/2 pm
Writers' Group
5:00p Womyn of
Color Pootty &
Short Stcry
Oct 13
7:00p Womyn fur
Womyn
University
Committeo
Meeting
Night Dinner
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Oct 29
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Oct 31
Halloween
1:00--5:OOp
Librarian's Open
Home
Nov 1
AD Saint' s/
HalloWinas
6:00p Domestic
Violence Task
Force Committee
Nov 2
Election Day
Nov 3
Nov 4
7:30p Wednesday
Niglt Disaissioo
Group
Nov 5
7:30p Friday
Night Dinner
Nov 7
Nov 8
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2:00p Writers'
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Committee
Nov 6
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Nov 9
7:30p Over 38's
Group Meeting
Nov 10
Nov 11
7:00p Womyn fur
Womyn
University
Committeo
Meeting
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Nov 12
7:00p December
Newsletter
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7:30p Friday
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