Honeypot : Apr. (1993)
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- This issue of HoneyPot, begins with a personal letter on the issue of responsibility and witnessing spousal abuse. Information for auctions in 1993 and additional information for credit establishment. Piece on membership, membership fees and how it benefits the newsletter. Information on 1993 Texas Lesbian Conference with the following keynote speakers: Phyllis Lyon, Del Martin, Akasha Hull, Susie Bright and Nancy Lee Josie. Film review of A Place of Rage. Building funds and newsletter updates including: therapy, conferences, and PR. Article on the Battered Lesbian Project, an outreach program that seeks to advocate for those victims of domestic and spousal abuse.
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Pmpe y o • he c_, ter
the Honeypot
April 1993 The Newsletter of Womyn for Womyn, the Lesbian Resource Centre Vol. 4, No. 5
A Few Words
by Christine Jarosz
· Director/Coordinator
Responsibility
Responsibility ... where does it
begin ... where does it end? Whats
responsible ... whats interfering? My
next door neighbor beats his wife.
(Interesting scenario . . the mean
bastard and the socially conscious
Radical Lesbian Feminist who
heads up a Battered Lesbian
Task Force.) I talk to this guy
all the time about many
things .. heliestome .. hesays
that he's not like D's first husband who beat her. D says he
hits her all the time. I have never seen this. Who do you
believe? (Right, who does Christine believe .. no question .)
But she never leaves the house except to go to work. She
says she is getting counseling and going to a support group
for battered women. She left him once. She went home to
her Mom. He terrorized her Mother until she moved back to
him. The man is a bully. He yells and screams at me and
calls my lover very bad names. He is driving the neighborhood crazy. He has really frightened the woman who has
decided to stay at home with her new baby (well 18
months) . It is very frightening to live next door to someone
who is so unstable. He does notwork ... he washes his truck
every other day... he drinks. I have to see him everytime I go
out to my garage for my truck, or to let the cat in, or to take
out the trash, or to breathe fresh air. Calling the police
would, of course, onlyinfuriatehim. Or, that is the fear. Part
of me is not afraid of this guy; I only feel great concern and
great compassion for him. (This is prob9bly okay if I did
live so close to him.) I've tried to talk to him to help h
through difficult times so that he had at least some w
to vent his frustrations. Its been two years; its not workir
Finally, the other day I had a very heated argument v.
him over the way he treated his wife. It came up over
entirely different matter .. why I wouldn't let him use r
lawn mower. I told him that if he ever hit D again an
knew about it ... l would call the police. I told him tt
though his life was not my business, and though D's I
was not my business, his nightly screaming raging v.
begining to make it my business. I told him I didn't wan
see D dead or hurt; and, I said that I did not want to s
him in jail and having to regret something for the res1
his life. I mean, I know I can't take that on ... worrying ab<
what this guy will worry about for the rest of his life. D is
adult woman .. she can, assumably, take care of hers,
So, is this my business?
How do we take care of each other? Goddess, it is
wonder the world cannot get together ..when it is so h<
for neighbors to reach out to each other when they<
desperate. I mean we rarely allow ourselves to ask ec
other for help for anything ... much less desparate tim
Isolation is the worst thing we do to ourselves. If you he.
a problem ... who do you call? Do you have friends? Wr
about people who don't know anyone? What can L
do? What can we do for each other? What is the answ
Oh, well just another week in the life of .... any of us!!
The 1 993 Annual
Honoring Our Members
Reception
Our Black Tie Reauired
(all other attire optional)
Annual Affair
will be the third Saturday in June.
Look to the .June Newsletter
for Details
Free to Founding Mothers
$4 for Members
$6 for non members
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Tti4.~I\ 'l"OU TttA~I\ 'l"OU Tti4.~I\ 'l"OU
. This past month. I wrote about the copier needing
•repair and the compressor also needing work. How
well you responded to this call for help. Actually,
Donna Bigelow had been working on a new copy
machine for the Centre ... one that could possibly
do big jobs like the Newsletter .. .for quite some time.
And in March, probably for my birthday (can you
believe I forgot to put that day in the March Calendar?) Donna found just the right one. It is at the
Centre and is operational. Donna made this Savin
Copier her donation to the Centre. She becomes
the second Sugar Mama of the LRC. It is interesting
that our other S Mama had also donated a copy
machine to the Centre several years ago. It is a
wonderful wonderful thing to be .. .a Sugar Mama.
(We promise Sugar Mamas anything they want.)
Printing Please had given the LRC a copier which we
thought we could use for parts to repair the Sharp
Copier we have. The Printing Please copier needed
the same repairs that the LRC copier needed. So
the Centre now has, on premises. three copy machines. If anyone would like to buy, for a very nominal charge. one or more of the nonworking copiers
please call Christine. It will cost about $350 to repair
each of them. The Sharp normally is a very good
machine. Any.Nay.. ... Donna you are truly a generous and loving and supportive womyn ... and a great
friend of the Ceotr.a .. one we all admire and appreciate. Thank you ... and let me say in print .... anything
you want.. anytime .. anyplace .. anything (of course.
with Board approval!!!!) Thank you. sugar Mama.
Thanks to all the others: Mary Jo. SUsan, Mary,
Lisa Mashigian. Ruth, Deb Floyd, Regina, Josi.
Karla. Jennifer, Jo, Diana. Vicki Harris, Dawynn
Edwards, Ann Brown. Artemis, Tanea, Kay Christian, Sheila Coughlin, Becky H, Jennifer B,
Amanda, Indigo, Judith Cannon, Mary M, Marti
Kranzberg, Pam T, the womyn of the Women's
Lodge. and Christine.
The Lesbian Resource Centre exists to create physical
space where lesbians are valued for themselves. This
space, committed to a fem inist philosophy, will provide
resources to all lesbians. The LRC Newsletter is published monthly and is distributed to over 650 womyn by
the LRC, P.O. Box 180446, Dallas, TX 75218-0446.
(214) 821-3999. We welcome your comments, news,
suggestions, and .contributions. Call for ad rates. All
material is due in the LRC by the second Friday of the
month.
Board of Directors
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Lisa Mashigian
Ann Brown
Vicki Cantrell
Lurese Terrell
Dawynn Edwards
Vicki Harris
Christine Jarosz, Director
Secondly, LRC's major compressor problem appears to have
been taken care of by Alpha Thomas, (LRC member and activist
extraordinaire) and Umoja Hermanas (the fantastic Womyn of
Color Group that meets the second Saturday each montti at
7:00). Alpha located a family member who does this work for a
living. Isn't it great to know that when something needs to be
done. the right person always appears. The ~entre was without
heat for a verrry cold few weeks. It is not surprising that we were
all reminded how fortunate we are ... that we have what is a
necessity to us (and a luxury to others) .... a heated/air conditioned safe environment. We should all be aware and appreciate that we, as a group of womyn, are very fortunate to have
what others do not... .a very safe place. I was going to say that we
are lucky... but. honestly. luck had absolutely nothing to do with
it. We have made this happen ... with boundless energy,
neverending hope and compassion, soaring creativity, and
deep rooted commitment. 'M'len something needs to be done,
it need only be asked. That is the purpose and the goa1·and the
dream. Umoja Hermanas makes us realize. by its contribution,
that it takes each of us to make the whole. Thank you, Sisters.
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Mary K. Grigsby, M.Ed.
Licensed Pro/"essional
Counselor
• Chronic Illnesses
• Addictions
• Relationships
• Abuse Recovery
(214) 521-ILd
Individual and
Group Therapy
3514 Cedar Springs Rd. • Suite 300-C • Dallas, TX 75219
Thirdly. Carolyn Rowley has descended on the Centre with
incredible energy and enthusiasm . She does so much now, how
was it possible for the Centre to have gotten along without her?
She works the LRC Resource/Referral Line every other
week ... meaning all calls are forwarded to her house when not
being answered at the Centre. (That is an intense responsibility.
Thank you. It is also a great relief for Christine ... now she can do
other work.) She took on the task of clearing out the garden .. it
looks great... the bushes and flowers Terese Palmer planted last
year can now be seen in all their spring exuberance. Carolyn
works on Sundays for the Library Committee. She has taken on
the responsibility of seeing that food is prepared every second
Friday for Friday Night Dinners. She, along with the Under 3as
Group have practically taken on the job of managing the
Facility. These activities have made it possible for the Director
and Board Members to get on with other projects. Thank you,
~~yn.
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Auction 1993
Christine Jarosz
Stipport Your Women's Credit Union
The Women's Southwest Federal Credit Union an ,.
Th~ MCC Auction benefitting LRC, the Women's Chorus, the
nounced that it has obtained a $1000.00
Women's Health Project, and Lesbian Visionaries was once
agoin very successful. It raised more money than ever. LRC accidental death and dismemberment insur- ~ ,
provided more than half of the items auctioned ... way to go, ance policy on each member over age 18. This
Dawynn and Lisa . These womyn did a fantastic job. It is not benefit is provided to members at no addieasy to pull off such an event. This is the first year that four groups tional cost, as is the new Vision Plan, which
will save members 30% to 50% on each pair
participated and shared in the proceeds.
Maybe next year, if all groups put in an
of glasses or contact lenses per year - for the whot
equal number of items, it will be an all
family.
weekend affair. Lori Dennis and
Shella Coughlin are a lot of
fun .. but would they last all weekend?To raise funds, Sheila would
The Wimmin Overcoming Racism group will hold it!
just about do anything.
next meeting on Tuesday, April 20, from 7:00 to
9:00 pm.
Thanks so much, Sheila, for the
efforts you make. You and the other womyn of MCC, especially
Sue Schrader, do a lot for the womyn in Dallas. This auction is
the Centre's biggest fundraiser ... we should be preparing for it Don't forget to en,v, the 'Rename the Under ~
now. You can get almost anything you want at the auction. Lots Group' contest. Theyareadvertising prizes!! ! Seesigr
at the Centre for details
of fun and lots o'laughs.
D
4th Annual Auction
§ATUl?l)A~ ~161--JT AT Tt-J~ MOVI~~
Lisa R. Mashigian
Therese
Palmer has been taking responsiblity for ti
You missed it if you weren't there. In quick review, there was a
treat - and now she would like some heir
smaller tum out than last year but we brought in over $4000. The
Specifically, someone to handle tr
exact amount will not be known until all the checks and charges
showings on the first Saturday of eve
clear. Uncle Jim (Sheila C. 's uncle) was generous once again. He
other month. Anyone interested :
flew in from San Francisco with leather goods as well as several
helping should give her a call (77
art pieces to auction off Thanks to all the womyn of the Centre
858r') .
for their donation of services and goods. Thanks to all the
womyn who donated their time and their culinary skills. Very
On May l , there will be a dour
feature-A League ofTheir Own, alor
special thanks to Dawn Edwards for her help as co-coordinating
with another recent release. Plan
attend.
representative for the LRC. Keep in mind that this event happens
each April and we wilf start collecting donations in Mc..tch 1994.
-Sheila, I love you, you are truly wonderful.
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romyn is kept stri~tly confidential. For more infor~ation, please call: _(214)
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(10$ PER MONTH)
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Membership/Newsletter
Update
I wrote some time ago (January 93) about how we (the Board)
were considering making the newsletter a 'by subscription
only' mailing and that this was dependant on how many new
members we signed up. Well the deadline is upon us. As of
4-8-93 we have approximately 687 househo/dsthat receive
mailings. Some of the households have more than one
person listed. One of the reasons we were thinking about
newsletter by subscription was because of the cost. We have
been able to bring down the cost by going to bulk mail and
by rearranging deadlines for all kinds of things related to the
newsletter. We are still onlyfunded through membership. We
have 14 founding mothers (dues paid in full up front), 24
founding mothers who pay by check draft, 17 founding
mothers who pay cash installments and 65 voting or active
members for a total of 120 members. This equals 17 .5% of
our malling 11st. While we continue to add new names to our
mailing list the number of memberships is growing at a slower
rate. HELP! This is an appeal for new members as well as to
those of you who's memberships have expired. I have sent
out at least one notice to every member who's membership
has expired. If your membership expires in one month you
have also been sent notice to that fact. If you have not
received some sort of information from me you are not
currently a member. PLEASE SIGN UP NOW. Now if this
begging and pleading on bent knee is not convincing you
and you require more - like a party- in June we will be having
our annual member appreciation party and this is a perfect
time to sign up. For questions call me at HM/WK 618-4282.
Thanks Sisters, Lisa
JUDITH CANNON, PH.D.
INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE and FAMILY COUNSELING
3609 Cedar Springs
Dallas, Texas 75219
(214) 521-4810
Licmsea '.MaTTU19e and '.famify 'Ifiuapist
WHAT are we doing, anyway?
GWF• seeks same for immediate live-in codependant relationship. Joint checking, home
ownership, and business partnership a must. Potential for hopelessly entangled finances and
mutual resentment, leading to a bitter, abusive
breakup whereupon we can bust/rip/destroy all of
each other's significantly valued belongings. Immediate sexual involvement with each other's past
lovers is essential.
Possibilities include open pl.Jblic hostiility, bankruptcy, and assault with a deadly household utensil. If we're lucky, formal criminal charges and
lengthy litigation will ensue.
Drugs, alcohol, okay. Emotionally stable need not
respond.
R(X)MMATE WANTED
What Those Young'uns Are Up To!!
Prefer female to move in 5/1/93. 2 bedroom, 1
bath, duplex; covered parking. In Skillman Mockingbird area. $330.00 per month plus
one-half of bills.
Don't Forget Those Cans!!
Call Emily or leave message - 8.23-5595
Don't forget that every third Saturday of the
month (from noon to 5:00 pm) the Under 30
Group (new name pending) is collecting
aluminium cans. The cans will be recycled
and the money will all go to buying books
for the LRC library. So save those cans and
drop them on by. See ya there!
Planned Activities
-- On Sunday, May 9 the Under 30 Group will sponsor an
afternoon BB-Qin the Park. Watch for details to be posted.
-- On Saturday, May 29 during our regular meeting time
·(3:00-5:00pm), the Under 30GroupwillsponsorC&WDance
Lessons at the Centre.
(214) 618-4282
Mashigian Investigations
P.O. Box 260415
Plano, TX 75026-0415
Commercial and Domestic
Private Investigations
Lisa A. Mashigian •
President
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Research Fund Inc. Presents:
'Ifie 1993 'Te~as Lesbian Conference
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admittance to all speakers, worl<shops, Saturday continental breakfast and
lunch, as well as Sunday bMch. Separate charges for Saturday night
entertairvnent and T-shirts. The Friday night LI.B. meeting and Friday night
entertainment will be free to all out-of-town TLC registrants.
Fees:
Regular Registration:
'$50.00 (If registering before May 1,1993)
$65.00 (If registering after May 1,1993)
Hardtimes Discount Rate:
$35.00 (Received by May 1,1993)
$45.00 (Received after May 1, 1993)
.Saturday Night Entertainment/ Dance:
$10.00
(If purchased when registering by May 1, 1993)
$15.00
(If not attending conference or after May 1, 1993)
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Total:
Make checks payable to TLC '93.
Must be, over 18 t.o attend the conference.
'Ine 1993
rr'e~ Lesbian Conference
In 1988 a grassroots coalition of women in Dallas, through
a vision of enhancing lesbian visibility, created the 1st Texas
Lesbian Conference. Nciw, in 1993, the lesbians of Texas
are coming together to promote the vision of many kinds of
power for all women. We are greatly inspired by the late poet
Audre Lorde's essay, "Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as
Power" in which she states, "Recognizing the power of the
erotic within our lives can give us the energy to pursue
genuine change within our world, rather than merely settling
for a shift of characters in the same weary drama." Join us
and hundreds of other lesbians at the 6th annual TLC May
21-23 at the Stouffer Presidente Hotel, Houston, to celebrate our empowerment.
'.Many XJ,nas Of Power
1(?ynote SpeaKg,rs:
. Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin (Sponsored by Lesbians in Business (L.i. B.) These women were the founding
members of the Daughters of Bilitis in 1953. This was the
. first national organization of lesbians in the U.S. They
published the famous newsletter The Ladder and are
celebrating their 40th year together. They have coauthored the books Lesbian Woman and Battered Wife.
• Akasha (Gloria) Hull Akasha is a poet, author,
lecturer and Professor of Women's Studies and Literature at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Her
discussion will serve to illuminate our understanding of
Audre Larde from her own experience and study.
Susie Bright (Underwritten by Inklings-an alternative
-bookshop and Crossroads Market & Bookstore) Susie is
not only on the pulse of what's happening sexually, she
is the rush before the pulse. She is heralded as a
political leader, women's erotica founder and a provocative journalist. Susie's most recent book is Sexual
Reality: Virtual Sex World Reader.
Dr. Nancy Lee Josie This dynamic speaker and
minister is with MCC Cathedral of Hope in Dallas. She
will be sending. us forth with energy and the power to
claim our future.
J'ifm:
A Place of Rage will be shown throughout the day.
In this engrossing film June Jordan, Angela Davis and
Alice Walker recount their experiences in the civil rights
movement. Interwoven with June Jordan's powerful
poetry are issues of homophobia, racism, U.S. imperialism and liberation struggles around the world. The film is
highlighted by music from Prince, Janet Jackson, The
Neville Brothers and the Staple Singers.
'Entertainment/'Dance:
Music by Denice Franke, Girls in the Nose and
The Therapy Sisters. Following the live bands there will
be a dance with Cherry Wolf as D.J.
Scfieaufe:
Friday, May 21st
• 5:00 pm-1 0:00pm
• 6:00 pm-8:30pm
• 8:30 pm-10:30pm
Saturday, May 22nd
• 7:30am-10:00am
• 8:30am-9:00am
• 9:00am-9:45am
• 10:00am-11 :15am
• 11 :30am-1 :45pm
• 2:15pm-5:45pm
• 8:00pm-1 :00am
Sunday, May 23rd
• 9:00am-10:00am
• 10:00am-11:15 am
• 11 :30am-1 :30pm
Specia{'J{g,eds ~quest J'onn
Please check those which apply:
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Continental BreakfasVWelcome
Speaker- Akasha Hull
Workshops
Lunch/ Speaker- Susie Bright
Workshops
Entertainment/ Dance- Girls In the Nose and
The Therapy Sisters
Spanish Interpretation
Accessibility Assistance
Vegetarian Selections Preferred
Child Care*(Ages 2-12 only)
Number of children _ _ Ages _ _
*Volunteer work required
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Phyllis & Del Presented by L.i.B
Denice Franke
ASL Interpretation
Home Hospitality** (Limned housing available in private
homes and apartments of the local lesbian community.)
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O Nonsmoker **Please confirm early.
Scholarships
Limited number available. To apply call: (713) 867-8904
Please list any other needs: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
I am interested in volunteering:
Spiritual Service
Workshops
Brunch/Speaker- Dr. Nancy Lee Josie
j-{ote{ Information
(Must mention TLC):
Stouffer Presidente Hotel
6 Greenway Plaza East
Houston, Texas 77046
1-800-468-3571
Hotel room $79 (up to 4 women) until May 7.
You must mention TLC when making reservations.
Amenities: complimentary coffee and newspaper with
wake up calls. Parking is free.
Yl.aVertis ers:
Vendor tables and program advertisement space available. Call (713) 867-8904.
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will accept women seeking housing
To help us satisfy special needs, please request them prior
to May 1.
Mail to: TLC '93
rJo LIB
P.O. Box 66748
Houston, Texas "4i66 6198
77266-6748
LRC Outreach, PR, Education, or ...
Whatever We're Doing, We Must Be Doing It Righ,.
VALERY GUIGNON
Wearable Art for Women
Original Designs
Hand Dyed Silks, Satins,
Natural Fibers
Radiant, Glowing Colors
Vests
Jackets
Accessories
for all
occasions
Wearable Art for Women
of all sizes
Call for an appointment
or local show schedule
Valery Guignon
Guignon Designs
(214) 245-9719
LRC Building Fund
Lisa Mashigian
Don't you just love the graphic in the newsletter?
Mary Jo, you are just loo creative. Well I can't
give you an exact amount because this is being
written before I have access to the financial
report but I think there is close to $150 in the
account. This is just from new memberships.
understand Christine has dropped some
extra lesbian cash in there from other
sources. We'll give you more exact
details later.
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A few weeks ago, Nancy Umphres from the Dallas Associo
tion of Family and Marriage Therapy called. She was callin~ •
to ask the Lesbian Resource Centre to be a sponsor of the
upcoming annual conference, "And Ju$tice For All". Th:
Conference scheduled for the week of May 21-23 w
feature Gloria Steinem. Sponsorship would entitle the LRC tl
a table for literature at the Conference. Sponsorship mear
purchasing 6 advanced tickets at $30 each. The Boar<
decided that this would be an excellent opportunity for tht
Centre for Outreach, for Public Relations, for Education. Li&
Mashigian came up with an excellent idea on how to rais
the money for sponsorship .. LRC would offer to the there
pists/counselors who do a lot of work with and for the Centr
the opportunity to go to the event as a partial guest of th
Centre. LRC would contribute 1/2 the cost of the ticket. Wnc
a good idea that turned out to be, Lisa. So, LRC was able ·.
offer discounted tickets to womyn who work with us .. a litt
something for each of us. This a great opportunity for tt,
LRC ... one of our long term goals has been to do a dir91
mailing to all the therapists/counselors/mental health pre
fessionals in the metroplex. We want these professionals ·,
know about the Centre so that the Centre can reach thm
closeted and isolated womyn who turn to therapists f1
support. We will be providing a support seNice to the:
professionals and we will be able to reach womyn v,.
cannot identify on our own. Nancy is the Membersh
Coordinator of DAMFT and has offered to help with 1t
project after their Conference ............And, another point..
did you get it? These people called us. They asked us ·,
come. Some members of the DAMFT are determined '
expand the definition of family. They called the Lesbic
Resource Centre for representation. We have come
long way, womyn.
Library News
New this month:
Shoulder To Shoulder, A Documentary- Votes for
Women - by Midge Mackenzie
Editor's Note:
Contibutions to the Honeypot are welcome - from everyone.
Meeting announcements and other short 'notes' can be submitted
in writing, to the editor's mail box in the LRC office. Items of
moderate length should be submitted on diskette, in any PC
format, to the same place. Due to space limitations, articles of
extensive length (more than one typed page) cannot be published; they will instead be posted on the board at the LRC.
Anyone who has a problem with this policy is welcome to take
over the position of newsletter editor on a permanent basis.
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The Womens Encampment for a Future ofPeace and
Justir.e Images and Writing
Revolution From Within - by Glm •<1 Steinem
Thanks to Carolyn and Linda for the Library's new
look!
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BATTERED LESBIAN PROJECT
Every 2nd and 4th Monday at the LRC,
the Battered Lesbian Task Force
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meets. Part of LRC's Crisis Intervention Program, this group meets to
specifically determine how best to
meet the needs and address the problems of the victims, both battering and
battered, of Domestic Violence. Our efforts have
been three fold : to educate and train thE, Domestic
Violence Support Community, those providing counseling or shelter to battered women, regarding thG
specific needs of Lesbians; to educate womyn in our
own community about ending violence in relationships; and, to help womyn in crisis. We have devel-:
oped a presentation for those groups providing support for battered womyn. We have made presentations to several shelters and groups, including Genesis, the New Beginning Center, and the FamilyPlace.
We now have available a crisis line. Pam Tise, newest
member of the Task Force, got us a voice mail box.
Once the program really gets underway, a beeper will
be added so that womyn in crisis can get immediate
help. Pam is the coordinator and director of the Crisis
Line. Pam and her partner, Diana, are making a
financial commitment to the project-they have committed to paying the monthly fee for the pager. (For
anyone else who would like to support this project
financially by helping with the Crisis Telephone, the
Line needs an additional $ 75 to get started .) The LRC
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has asked the National Leather Association to sponsor ttje
Battered Lesbian Project by funding our Emergency Fund. Our
presentation to the Shelters was developed by Christine
Jarosz, Artemis, and Tanea. Layout and d esign of the presentation was by Kay Christian. Shelter training sessions are
conducted by Christine Jarosz with help from other Task Force
members when needed . The Task Force will have literature
and information available for the Conference of the Dallas
Association of Marriage and Family Therapy in May. We are
'1etworking with other Battered Lesbian Programs around the
nation . Tanea is our archivist and number one peer counselor.
Artemis is responsible for Fundraising and Outreach to the
Leather Community. Christine acts as Coordinator and Liaison witt}_ Womyn's Groups, the Lesbian/Gay Community, and
other community groups. If you have questions about this project, call Christine Jarosz
at 821 -3999. Money is needed to make
this program a success. Money you conCJ"""
tribute to this project or to the Centre is
tax deductible. Let your money work for
womyn . LRC is not just that fun loving
group of womyn having fun (although
there is nothing wrong with that and we,
none of us, get as much fun as we need);
it is also an organization that takes seriously its commitment to
womyn .
For information about this project and others of the Centre,
call Christine
IF WE AU 'PnCH IN, WE CAN MAKE THIS FUN, RIGHT?
Saturday, May 2, 1993, has been designated as LRC REHAB DAY. A WORK PARTY has
been planned, beginning at 1:00 pm, with a promise of FOOD AND FUN GALORE!
Planned activities include painting, cleaning, and, can you believe it - even window blind
installation! If you think you can stand the excitement, or if you're a good sport and want to ·help
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Carpets
Upholstery
Orientals
Dhunies
Haitians
Draperies
Leathers
DONNA BIGELOW
MARTI KRANZBERG, Ph.D.
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Psychologist
4054 McKinney Ave ., Suite 212
Dallas, Texas 75204
3307 Kinmore Street, Dallas, Texas 75223, (214) 826-6133
(214) 528-1815
Womyn for Womyn, a Lesbian Resource Centre
April 25 - June 5, 1993
Apr 25
10:30am Women's Lodge
. 1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House
Apr 26
5:30pm Domestic
Violence Task Force
Apr 27
Apr 28
7:30pm Over 38's
Group
Apr 29
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7:00pm Women's
Apr 30
7:30pm Friday Night
Dinners
Lodge
7:30pm Book Study
May2
10:30am Women's Lodge
1:00pm -5 Librarian'• Open House
1:00pm Fun and Food Galore .. .Work
Party
May3
May4
May5
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Member
Orientation
7:30pm Tuesday
Night Discussion
May7
May6
7:00pm Women's
Lodge
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Dinners
May l
3:00pm -5:00 Under JO's
7:00pm Saturday Night at the
Movies
May 8
3:00pm -5:00 Under 30's
1:00pm Umoja Hermanas
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Mother's Day
10:30am Women's Lodge
1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House
May 10
May 11
5:30pm Domestic
7:30pm Over 38's
Group
Violence Task
Force
May 12
May 13
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Lodge
May 14
6:00pm LRC Buainesa/
Board Meeting/
Newsletter Deadline
7:30pm Friday Night
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May ·23
10:30am Women's Lodge
1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House
May 17
6:30pm Volunteer
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May24
5:30pm Domestic
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May 18
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May 25
May 19
7:30pm Tuesday
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April 1993 The Newsletter of Womyn for Womyn, the Lesbian Resource Centre Vol. 4, No. 5
A Few Words
by Christine Jarosz
· Director/Coordinator
Responsibility
Responsibility ... where does it
begin ... where does it end? Whats
responsible ... whats interfering? My
next door neighbor beats his wife.
(Interesting scenario . . the mean
bastard and the socially conscious
Radical Lesbian Feminist who
heads up a Battered Lesbian
Task Force.) I talk to this guy
all the time about many
things .. heliestome .. hesays
that he's not like D's first husband who beat her. D says he
hits her all the time. I have never seen this. Who do you
believe? (Right, who does Christine believe .. no question .)
But she never leaves the house except to go to work. She
says she is getting counseling and going to a support group
for battered women. She left him once. She went home to
her Mom. He terrorized her Mother until she moved back to
him. The man is a bully. He yells and screams at me and
calls my lover very bad names. He is driving the neighborhood crazy. He has really frightened the woman who has
decided to stay at home with her new baby (well 18
months) . It is very frightening to live next door to someone
who is so unstable. He does notwork ... he washes his truck
every other day... he drinks. I have to see him everytime I go
out to my garage for my truck, or to let the cat in, or to take
out the trash, or to breathe fresh air. Calling the police
would, of course, onlyinfuriatehim. Or, that is the fear. Part
of me is not afraid of this guy; I only feel great concern and
great compassion for him. (This is prob9bly okay if I did
live so close to him.) I've tried to talk to him to help h
through difficult times so that he had at least some w
to vent his frustrations. Its been two years; its not workir
Finally, the other day I had a very heated argument v.
him over the way he treated his wife. It came up over
entirely different matter .. why I wouldn't let him use r
lawn mower. I told him that if he ever hit D again an
knew about it ... l would call the police. I told him tt
though his life was not my business, and though D's I
was not my business, his nightly screaming raging v.
begining to make it my business. I told him I didn't wan
see D dead or hurt; and, I said that I did not want to s
him in jail and having to regret something for the res1
his life. I mean, I know I can't take that on ... worrying ab<
what this guy will worry about for the rest of his life. D is
adult woman .. she can, assumably, take care of hers,
So, is this my business?
How do we take care of each other? Goddess, it is
wonder the world cannot get together ..when it is so h<
for neighbors to reach out to each other when they<
desperate. I mean we rarely allow ourselves to ask ec
other for help for anything ... much less desparate tim
Isolation is the worst thing we do to ourselves. If you he.
a problem ... who do you call? Do you have friends? Wr
about people who don't know anyone? What can L
do? What can we do for each other? What is the answ
Oh, well just another week in the life of .... any of us!!
The 1 993 Annual
Honoring Our Members
Reception
Our Black Tie Reauired
(all other attire optional)
Annual Affair
will be the third Saturday in June.
Look to the .June Newsletter
for Details
Free to Founding Mothers
$4 for Members
$6 for non members
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. This past month. I wrote about the copier needing
•repair and the compressor also needing work. How
well you responded to this call for help. Actually,
Donna Bigelow had been working on a new copy
machine for the Centre ... one that could possibly
do big jobs like the Newsletter .. .for quite some time.
And in March, probably for my birthday (can you
believe I forgot to put that day in the March Calendar?) Donna found just the right one. It is at the
Centre and is operational. Donna made this Savin
Copier her donation to the Centre. She becomes
the second Sugar Mama of the LRC. It is interesting
that our other S Mama had also donated a copy
machine to the Centre several years ago. It is a
wonderful wonderful thing to be .. .a Sugar Mama.
(We promise Sugar Mamas anything they want.)
Printing Please had given the LRC a copier which we
thought we could use for parts to repair the Sharp
Copier we have. The Printing Please copier needed
the same repairs that the LRC copier needed. So
the Centre now has, on premises. three copy machines. If anyone would like to buy, for a very nominal charge. one or more of the nonworking copiers
please call Christine. It will cost about $350 to repair
each of them. The Sharp normally is a very good
machine. Any.Nay.. ... Donna you are truly a generous and loving and supportive womyn ... and a great
friend of the Ceotr.a .. one we all admire and appreciate. Thank you ... and let me say in print .... anything
you want.. anytime .. anyplace .. anything (of course.
with Board approval!!!!) Thank you. sugar Mama.
Thanks to all the others: Mary Jo. SUsan, Mary,
Lisa Mashigian. Ruth, Deb Floyd, Regina, Josi.
Karla. Jennifer, Jo, Diana. Vicki Harris, Dawynn
Edwards, Ann Brown. Artemis, Tanea, Kay Christian, Sheila Coughlin, Becky H, Jennifer B,
Amanda, Indigo, Judith Cannon, Mary M, Marti
Kranzberg, Pam T, the womyn of the Women's
Lodge. and Christine.
The Lesbian Resource Centre exists to create physical
space where lesbians are valued for themselves. This
space, committed to a fem inist philosophy, will provide
resources to all lesbians. The LRC Newsletter is published monthly and is distributed to over 650 womyn by
the LRC, P.O. Box 180446, Dallas, TX 75218-0446.
(214) 821-3999. We welcome your comments, news,
suggestions, and .contributions. Call for ad rates. All
material is due in the LRC by the second Friday of the
month.
Board of Directors
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Lisa Mashigian
Ann Brown
Vicki Cantrell
Lurese Terrell
Dawynn Edwards
Vicki Harris
Christine Jarosz, Director
Secondly, LRC's major compressor problem appears to have
been taken care of by Alpha Thomas, (LRC member and activist
extraordinaire) and Umoja Hermanas (the fantastic Womyn of
Color Group that meets the second Saturday each montti at
7:00). Alpha located a family member who does this work for a
living. Isn't it great to know that when something needs to be
done. the right person always appears. The ~entre was without
heat for a verrry cold few weeks. It is not surprising that we were
all reminded how fortunate we are ... that we have what is a
necessity to us (and a luxury to others) .... a heated/air conditioned safe environment. We should all be aware and appreciate that we, as a group of womyn, are very fortunate to have
what others do not... .a very safe place. I was going to say that we
are lucky... but. honestly. luck had absolutely nothing to do with
it. We have made this happen ... with boundless energy,
neverending hope and compassion, soaring creativity, and
deep rooted commitment. 'M'len something needs to be done,
it need only be asked. That is the purpose and the goa1·and the
dream. Umoja Hermanas makes us realize. by its contribution,
that it takes each of us to make the whole. Thank you, Sisters.
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Mary K. Grigsby, M.Ed.
Licensed Pro/"essional
Counselor
• Chronic Illnesses
• Addictions
• Relationships
• Abuse Recovery
(214) 521-ILd
Individual and
Group Therapy
3514 Cedar Springs Rd. • Suite 300-C • Dallas, TX 75219
Thirdly. Carolyn Rowley has descended on the Centre with
incredible energy and enthusiasm . She does so much now, how
was it possible for the Centre to have gotten along without her?
She works the LRC Resource/Referral Line every other
week ... meaning all calls are forwarded to her house when not
being answered at the Centre. (That is an intense responsibility.
Thank you. It is also a great relief for Christine ... now she can do
other work.) She took on the task of clearing out the garden .. it
looks great... the bushes and flowers Terese Palmer planted last
year can now be seen in all their spring exuberance. Carolyn
works on Sundays for the Library Committee. She has taken on
the responsibility of seeing that food is prepared every second
Friday for Friday Night Dinners. She, along with the Under 3as
Group have practically taken on the job of managing the
Facility. These activities have made it possible for the Director
and Board Members to get on with other projects. Thank you,
~~yn.
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Auction 1993
Christine Jarosz
Stipport Your Women's Credit Union
The Women's Southwest Federal Credit Union an ,.
Th~ MCC Auction benefitting LRC, the Women's Chorus, the
nounced that it has obtained a $1000.00
Women's Health Project, and Lesbian Visionaries was once
agoin very successful. It raised more money than ever. LRC accidental death and dismemberment insur- ~ ,
provided more than half of the items auctioned ... way to go, ance policy on each member over age 18. This
Dawynn and Lisa . These womyn did a fantastic job. It is not benefit is provided to members at no addieasy to pull off such an event. This is the first year that four groups tional cost, as is the new Vision Plan, which
will save members 30% to 50% on each pair
participated and shared in the proceeds.
Maybe next year, if all groups put in an
of glasses or contact lenses per year - for the whot
equal number of items, it will be an all
family.
weekend affair. Lori Dennis and
Shella Coughlin are a lot of
fun .. but would they last all weekend?To raise funds, Sheila would
The Wimmin Overcoming Racism group will hold it!
just about do anything.
next meeting on Tuesday, April 20, from 7:00 to
9:00 pm.
Thanks so much, Sheila, for the
efforts you make. You and the other womyn of MCC, especially
Sue Schrader, do a lot for the womyn in Dallas. This auction is
the Centre's biggest fundraiser ... we should be preparing for it Don't forget to en,v, the 'Rename the Under ~
now. You can get almost anything you want at the auction. Lots Group' contest. Theyareadvertising prizes!! ! Seesigr
at the Centre for details
of fun and lots o'laughs.
D
4th Annual Auction
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Lisa R. Mashigian
Therese
Palmer has been taking responsiblity for ti
You missed it if you weren't there. In quick review, there was a
treat - and now she would like some heir
smaller tum out than last year but we brought in over $4000. The
Specifically, someone to handle tr
exact amount will not be known until all the checks and charges
showings on the first Saturday of eve
clear. Uncle Jim (Sheila C. 's uncle) was generous once again. He
other month. Anyone interested :
flew in from San Francisco with leather goods as well as several
helping should give her a call (77
art pieces to auction off Thanks to all the womyn of the Centre
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for their donation of services and goods. Thanks to all the
womyn who donated their time and their culinary skills. Very
On May l , there will be a dour
feature-A League ofTheir Own, alor
special thanks to Dawn Edwards for her help as co-coordinating
with another recent release. Plan
attend.
representative for the LRC. Keep in mind that this event happens
each April and we wilf start collecting donations in Mc..tch 1994.
-Sheila, I love you, you are truly wonderful.
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romyn is kept stri~tly confidential. For more infor~ation, please call: _(214)
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Membership/Newsletter
Update
I wrote some time ago (January 93) about how we (the Board)
were considering making the newsletter a 'by subscription
only' mailing and that this was dependant on how many new
members we signed up. Well the deadline is upon us. As of
4-8-93 we have approximately 687 househo/dsthat receive
mailings. Some of the households have more than one
person listed. One of the reasons we were thinking about
newsletter by subscription was because of the cost. We have
been able to bring down the cost by going to bulk mail and
by rearranging deadlines for all kinds of things related to the
newsletter. We are still onlyfunded through membership. We
have 14 founding mothers (dues paid in full up front), 24
founding mothers who pay by check draft, 17 founding
mothers who pay cash installments and 65 voting or active
members for a total of 120 members. This equals 17 .5% of
our malling 11st. While we continue to add new names to our
mailing list the number of memberships is growing at a slower
rate. HELP! This is an appeal for new members as well as to
those of you who's memberships have expired. I have sent
out at least one notice to every member who's membership
has expired. If your membership expires in one month you
have also been sent notice to that fact. If you have not
received some sort of information from me you are not
currently a member. PLEASE SIGN UP NOW. Now if this
begging and pleading on bent knee is not convincing you
and you require more - like a party- in June we will be having
our annual member appreciation party and this is a perfect
time to sign up. For questions call me at HM/WK 618-4282.
Thanks Sisters, Lisa
JUDITH CANNON, PH.D.
INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE and FAMILY COUNSELING
3609 Cedar Springs
Dallas, Texas 75219
(214) 521-4810
Licmsea '.MaTTU19e and '.famify 'Ifiuapist
WHAT are we doing, anyway?
GWF• seeks same for immediate live-in codependant relationship. Joint checking, home
ownership, and business partnership a must. Potential for hopelessly entangled finances and
mutual resentment, leading to a bitter, abusive
breakup whereupon we can bust/rip/destroy all of
each other's significantly valued belongings. Immediate sexual involvement with each other's past
lovers is essential.
Possibilities include open pl.Jblic hostiility, bankruptcy, and assault with a deadly household utensil. If we're lucky, formal criminal charges and
lengthy litigation will ensue.
Drugs, alcohol, okay. Emotionally stable need not
respond.
R(X)MMATE WANTED
What Those Young'uns Are Up To!!
Prefer female to move in 5/1/93. 2 bedroom, 1
bath, duplex; covered parking. In Skillman Mockingbird area. $330.00 per month plus
one-half of bills.
Don't Forget Those Cans!!
Call Emily or leave message - 8.23-5595
Don't forget that every third Saturday of the
month (from noon to 5:00 pm) the Under 30
Group (new name pending) is collecting
aluminium cans. The cans will be recycled
and the money will all go to buying books
for the LRC library. So save those cans and
drop them on by. See ya there!
Planned Activities
-- On Sunday, May 9 the Under 30 Group will sponsor an
afternoon BB-Qin the Park. Watch for details to be posted.
-- On Saturday, May 29 during our regular meeting time
·(3:00-5:00pm), the Under 30GroupwillsponsorC&WDance
Lessons at the Centre.
(214) 618-4282
Mashigian Investigations
P.O. Box 260415
Plano, TX 75026-0415
Commercial and Domestic
Private Investigations
Lisa A. Mashigian •
President
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Research Fund Inc. Presents:
'Ifie 1993 'Te~as Lesbian Conference
Registration Form:
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admittance to all speakers, worl<shops, Saturday continental breakfast and
lunch, as well as Sunday bMch. Separate charges for Saturday night
entertairvnent and T-shirts. The Friday night LI.B. meeting and Friday night
entertainment will be free to all out-of-town TLC registrants.
Fees:
Regular Registration:
'$50.00 (If registering before May 1,1993)
$65.00 (If registering after May 1,1993)
Hardtimes Discount Rate:
$35.00 (Received by May 1,1993)
$45.00 (Received after May 1, 1993)
.Saturday Night Entertainment/ Dance:
$10.00
(If purchased when registering by May 1, 1993)
$15.00
(If not attending conference or after May 1, 1993)
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Must be, over 18 t.o attend the conference.
'Ine 1993
rr'e~ Lesbian Conference
In 1988 a grassroots coalition of women in Dallas, through
a vision of enhancing lesbian visibility, created the 1st Texas
Lesbian Conference. Nciw, in 1993, the lesbians of Texas
are coming together to promote the vision of many kinds of
power for all women. We are greatly inspired by the late poet
Audre Lorde's essay, "Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as
Power" in which she states, "Recognizing the power of the
erotic within our lives can give us the energy to pursue
genuine change within our world, rather than merely settling
for a shift of characters in the same weary drama." Join us
and hundreds of other lesbians at the 6th annual TLC May
21-23 at the Stouffer Presidente Hotel, Houston, to celebrate our empowerment.
'.Many XJ,nas Of Power
1(?ynote SpeaKg,rs:
. Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin (Sponsored by Lesbians in Business (L.i. B.) These women were the founding
members of the Daughters of Bilitis in 1953. This was the
. first national organization of lesbians in the U.S. They
published the famous newsletter The Ladder and are
celebrating their 40th year together. They have coauthored the books Lesbian Woman and Battered Wife.
• Akasha (Gloria) Hull Akasha is a poet, author,
lecturer and Professor of Women's Studies and Literature at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Her
discussion will serve to illuminate our understanding of
Audre Larde from her own experience and study.
Susie Bright (Underwritten by Inklings-an alternative
-bookshop and Crossroads Market & Bookstore) Susie is
not only on the pulse of what's happening sexually, she
is the rush before the pulse. She is heralded as a
political leader, women's erotica founder and a provocative journalist. Susie's most recent book is Sexual
Reality: Virtual Sex World Reader.
Dr. Nancy Lee Josie This dynamic speaker and
minister is with MCC Cathedral of Hope in Dallas. She
will be sending. us forth with energy and the power to
claim our future.
J'ifm:
A Place of Rage will be shown throughout the day.
In this engrossing film June Jordan, Angela Davis and
Alice Walker recount their experiences in the civil rights
movement. Interwoven with June Jordan's powerful
poetry are issues of homophobia, racism, U.S. imperialism and liberation struggles around the world. The film is
highlighted by music from Prince, Janet Jackson, The
Neville Brothers and the Staple Singers.
'Entertainment/'Dance:
Music by Denice Franke, Girls in the Nose and
The Therapy Sisters. Following the live bands there will
be a dance with Cherry Wolf as D.J.
Scfieaufe:
Friday, May 21st
• 5:00 pm-1 0:00pm
• 6:00 pm-8:30pm
• 8:30 pm-10:30pm
Saturday, May 22nd
• 7:30am-10:00am
• 8:30am-9:00am
• 9:00am-9:45am
• 10:00am-11 :15am
• 11 :30am-1 :45pm
• 2:15pm-5:45pm
• 8:00pm-1 :00am
Sunday, May 23rd
• 9:00am-10:00am
• 10:00am-11:15 am
• 11 :30am-1 :30pm
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Speaker- Akasha Hull
Workshops
Lunch/ Speaker- Susie Bright
Workshops
Entertainment/ Dance- Girls In the Nose and
The Therapy Sisters
Spanish Interpretation
Accessibility Assistance
Vegetarian Selections Preferred
Child Care*(Ages 2-12 only)
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ASL Interpretation
Home Hospitality** (Limned housing available in private
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Scholarships
Limited number available. To apply call: (713) 867-8904
Please list any other needs: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
I am interested in volunteering:
Spiritual Service
Workshops
Brunch/Speaker- Dr. Nancy Lee Josie
j-{ote{ Information
(Must mention TLC):
Stouffer Presidente Hotel
6 Greenway Plaza East
Houston, Texas 77046
1-800-468-3571
Hotel room $79 (up to 4 women) until May 7.
You must mention TLC when making reservations.
Amenities: complimentary coffee and newspaper with
wake up calls. Parking is free.
Yl.aVertis ers:
Vendor tables and program advertisement space available. Call (713) 867-8904.
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work at TLC '93
will accept women seeking housing
To help us satisfy special needs, please request them prior
to May 1.
Mail to: TLC '93
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P.O. Box 66748
Houston, Texas "4i66 6198
77266-6748
LRC Outreach, PR, Education, or ...
Whatever We're Doing, We Must Be Doing It Righ,.
VALERY GUIGNON
Wearable Art for Women
Original Designs
Hand Dyed Silks, Satins,
Natural Fibers
Radiant, Glowing Colors
Vests
Jackets
Accessories
for all
occasions
Wearable Art for Women
of all sizes
Call for an appointment
or local show schedule
Valery Guignon
Guignon Designs
(214) 245-9719
LRC Building Fund
Lisa Mashigian
Don't you just love the graphic in the newsletter?
Mary Jo, you are just loo creative. Well I can't
give you an exact amount because this is being
written before I have access to the financial
report but I think there is close to $150 in the
account. This is just from new memberships.
understand Christine has dropped some
extra lesbian cash in there from other
sources. We'll give you more exact
details later.
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A few weeks ago, Nancy Umphres from the Dallas Associo
tion of Family and Marriage Therapy called. She was callin~ •
to ask the Lesbian Resource Centre to be a sponsor of the
upcoming annual conference, "And Ju$tice For All". Th:
Conference scheduled for the week of May 21-23 w
feature Gloria Steinem. Sponsorship would entitle the LRC tl
a table for literature at the Conference. Sponsorship mear
purchasing 6 advanced tickets at $30 each. The Boar<
decided that this would be an excellent opportunity for tht
Centre for Outreach, for Public Relations, for Education. Li&
Mashigian came up with an excellent idea on how to rais
the money for sponsorship .. LRC would offer to the there
pists/counselors who do a lot of work with and for the Centr
the opportunity to go to the event as a partial guest of th
Centre. LRC would contribute 1/2 the cost of the ticket. Wnc
a good idea that turned out to be, Lisa. So, LRC was able ·.
offer discounted tickets to womyn who work with us .. a litt
something for each of us. This a great opportunity for tt,
LRC ... one of our long term goals has been to do a dir91
mailing to all the therapists/counselors/mental health pre
fessionals in the metroplex. We want these professionals ·,
know about the Centre so that the Centre can reach thm
closeted and isolated womyn who turn to therapists f1
support. We will be providing a support seNice to the:
professionals and we will be able to reach womyn v,.
cannot identify on our own. Nancy is the Membersh
Coordinator of DAMFT and has offered to help with 1t
project after their Conference ............And, another point..
did you get it? These people called us. They asked us ·,
come. Some members of the DAMFT are determined '
expand the definition of family. They called the Lesbic
Resource Centre for representation. We have come
long way, womyn.
Library News
New this month:
Shoulder To Shoulder, A Documentary- Votes for
Women - by Midge Mackenzie
Editor's Note:
Contibutions to the Honeypot are welcome - from everyone.
Meeting announcements and other short 'notes' can be submitted
in writing, to the editor's mail box in the LRC office. Items of
moderate length should be submitted on diskette, in any PC
format, to the same place. Due to space limitations, articles of
extensive length (more than one typed page) cannot be published; they will instead be posted on the board at the LRC.
Anyone who has a problem with this policy is welcome to take
over the position of newsletter editor on a permanent basis.
mj
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The Womens Encampment for a Future ofPeace and
Justir.e Images and Writing
Revolution From Within - by Glm •<1 Steinem
Thanks to Carolyn and Linda for the Library's new
look!
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BATTERED LESBIAN PROJECT
Every 2nd and 4th Monday at the LRC,
the Battered Lesbian Task Force
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meets. Part of LRC's Crisis Intervention Program, this group meets to
specifically determine how best to
meet the needs and address the problems of the victims, both battering and
battered, of Domestic Violence. Our efforts have
been three fold : to educate and train thE, Domestic
Violence Support Community, those providing counseling or shelter to battered women, regarding thG
specific needs of Lesbians; to educate womyn in our
own community about ending violence in relationships; and, to help womyn in crisis. We have devel-:
oped a presentation for those groups providing support for battered womyn. We have made presentations to several shelters and groups, including Genesis, the New Beginning Center, and the FamilyPlace.
We now have available a crisis line. Pam Tise, newest
member of the Task Force, got us a voice mail box.
Once the program really gets underway, a beeper will
be added so that womyn in crisis can get immediate
help. Pam is the coordinator and director of the Crisis
Line. Pam and her partner, Diana, are making a
financial commitment to the project-they have committed to paying the monthly fee for the pager. (For
anyone else who would like to support this project
financially by helping with the Crisis Telephone, the
Line needs an additional $ 75 to get started .) The LRC
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has asked the National Leather Association to sponsor ttje
Battered Lesbian Project by funding our Emergency Fund. Our
presentation to the Shelters was developed by Christine
Jarosz, Artemis, and Tanea. Layout and d esign of the presentation was by Kay Christian. Shelter training sessions are
conducted by Christine Jarosz with help from other Task Force
members when needed . The Task Force will have literature
and information available for the Conference of the Dallas
Association of Marriage and Family Therapy in May. We are
'1etworking with other Battered Lesbian Programs around the
nation . Tanea is our archivist and number one peer counselor.
Artemis is responsible for Fundraising and Outreach to the
Leather Community. Christine acts as Coordinator and Liaison witt}_ Womyn's Groups, the Lesbian/Gay Community, and
other community groups. If you have questions about this project, call Christine Jarosz
at 821 -3999. Money is needed to make
this program a success. Money you conCJ"""
tribute to this project or to the Centre is
tax deductible. Let your money work for
womyn . LRC is not just that fun loving
group of womyn having fun (although
there is nothing wrong with that and we,
none of us, get as much fun as we need);
it is also an organization that takes seriously its commitment to
womyn .
For information about this project and others of the Centre,
call Christine
IF WE AU 'PnCH IN, WE CAN MAKE THIS FUN, RIGHT?
Saturday, May 2, 1993, has been designated as LRC REHAB DAY. A WORK PARTY has
been planned, beginning at 1:00 pm, with a promise of FOOD AND FUN GALORE!
Planned activities include painting, cleaning, and, can you believe it - even window blind
installation! If you think you can stand the excitement, or if you're a good sport and want to ·help
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spruce the place up, this Is one party you won't want to miss!
Carpets
Upholstery
Orientals
Dhunies
Haitians
Draperies
Leathers
DONNA BIGELOW
MARTI KRANZBERG, Ph.D.
(
Psychologist
4054 McKinney Ave ., Suite 212
Dallas, Texas 75204
3307 Kinmore Street, Dallas, Texas 75223, (214) 826-6133
(214) 528-1815
Womyn for Womyn, a Lesbian Resource Centre
April 25 - June 5, 1993
Apr 25
10:30am Women's Lodge
. 1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House
Apr 26
5:30pm Domestic
Violence Task Force
Apr 27
Apr 28
7:30pm Over 38's
Group
Apr 29
f) FQ
7:00pm Women's
Apr 30
7:30pm Friday Night
Dinners
Lodge
7:30pm Book Study
May2
10:30am Women's Lodge
1:00pm -5 Librarian'• Open House
1:00pm Fun and Food Galore .. .Work
Party
May3
May4
May5
O FM
6:30pm New
Member
Orientation
7:30pm Tuesday
Night Discussion
May7
May6
7:00pm Women's
Lodge
• 7:30pm Friday Night
Dinners
May l
3:00pm -5:00 Under JO's
7:00pm Saturday Night at the
Movies
May 8
3:00pm -5:00 Under 30's
1:00pm Umoja Hermanas
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May9
Mother's Day
10:30am Women's Lodge
1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House
May 10
May 11
5:30pm Domestic
7:30pm Over 38's
Group
Violence Task
Force
May 12
May 13
() LQ
7:00pm Women's
Lodge
May 14
6:00pm LRC Buainesa/
Board Meeting/
Newsletter Deadline
7:30pm Friday Night
Dinners
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May 15
Armed Forces Day
12:00pm Recycling Party by
Under 30's Group
3:00pm -5:00 Under 30's
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May 16
10:30am Women's Lodge
12:30pm Facilities Committee
1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House
5:00pm Womyn of Color Poetry and
Short Story Sest1ion
May ·23
10:30am Women's Lodge
1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House
May 17
6:30pm Volunteer
Training
May24
5:30pm Domestic
Violence Task Force
May 18
7:00pm -9:00
Womyn
Overcoming
Racism
May 25
May 19
7:30pm Tuesday
Night Discussion
Group
May20
May 21
7:00pm Women's
Lodge
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6:00pm Ncwsleller Mailing
6:30pm Membership
Committee
7:30pm Friday Nipt
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Texas Lesbian Conference iii
Houston
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3:00pm -5:00 Under 30's
Di,nncn
May26
7:30pm Over 38's
Group
May 27
7:00pm Women's
Lodge
7:30pm Book
Study
May 28
May 29
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3:00pm -5:00 Under J0's
()FQ
7:30pm Friday Night
Dinners
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May 30
10:30am Women's Lodge
1:00pm -5 Librarian's Open House
May 31
Memorial Day
(Observed)
June 1
June 2
June 3
7:30pm Tuesday
Night Discussion
7:00pm Women's
Lodge
June 4
O FM
7:30pm Friday Night
Dinners
(1)
June 5
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3:00pm -5:00 Under 30's
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7:00pm Saturday Night at the
Movies
4/12/1993
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See you at the Centre on
Saturday, May 2
at tRe ee~tJLe
Lr.c.
P.O.BOX 180446
DALLAS, TEXAS 75218-0446
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