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The retreat starts at 5pm Friday, and continues until Sunday at noon .
The weekend traditionally consists of visiting with old f riends, meeting
new friends, nature walks , outside sports, inside games, relaxing, crafts,
laughter, music, campfires, shopping, great food, and many other
activi ties . The greatest part is - the retreat can be anything you want it
to be! The Saturday evening concert promises to be a special one. A
"new" band, consistil]g of "old " favorite musicians, will be entertaining
us with their collective talent. The band, Cov ert Union , consists of
Peggy Johnson , Wendy Allyn, Elyse Angelo, and Nancy Nesser. They will
perform their concert in the dining hall, and then play the second set at
the fire , where we can request old favorites , and sing-along . Group
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2008 cimarron lgbt leadership
summit changed to may 1Oth
The date for the 2008 LGBT Leadership Summit presented by Cimar ron Alliance Foundation has been changed to Sa turday , May 10, from
9 am to 5 pm at the Norick Downtown Library. The 2007 LGBT Lead ership Summit was successful beyond expectations. LGBT and LGBTfriendly persons and organizations acquired tools and guidance to
more effectively manage themselves and , more impo rtantly, better
collaborate wi th others to accomplish common goals.
Workshops will address five topics:
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Leadershi p Development
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Organization Development - non -prof its, fundraising , etc.
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Government - politics and the legislative process
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Personal Development - spirituality, equality, etc.
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Anti-violence - anti-bullying, hate crimes, etc.
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Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq)
deplores the sentiments expressed by Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern (ROklahoma City) in a YouTube
video now generating a firestorm . National and local media
outlets are closely covering the
controversy sparked by Kern's
claim that homosexuality is "the
biggest threat that our nation
has, even more so than terrorism or Islam ."
In a triple play of intolerance,
Rep . Kern offends lesbian , gay,
bisexual, and transgender
(LGBT) Americans, thousands of
women and men defend i ng the
United States from terrorist attacks, and Muslims worldwide .
Yet, she remains completely unapologetic , citing her right to
freedom of speech and claiming,
"I have never endorsed or supported any hateful action targeting individuals on the other
side of this debate and never
will. "
There will also be two community forums : (1) discussing the possible
creation of an LGBT community center in Oklahoma City and (2) a
meeting of the Stop Hate Coalition, an anti-violence group founded as
a result of the recent brutal murder of a gay Oklahoman.
Rep. Kern's legislative track record belies her remarks . In 2006,
Rep . Kern sponsored legislation
that would have denied funding
For more information, please go to www .cimarronalliance.org.
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The Her/and Voice is a p ublication of Her/and Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39th OKC OK 73 I I 2. Our bookstore/lending library 1s open Saturdays
from 1-5 pm. Call us at (405) 521 -9696 or email us at herland@herlands1sters.org. Visit us on the web at wwwherlands1sters.org
supper club
Herland will host a backyard barbecue for the April Supper
Club. We will fire up the backyard grill at 5:30 pm on Saturday, April 12.
Bring a side dish and we'll provide the hamburgers, hotdogs,
veggie burgers, buns, fixins, and drinks. In case of rain, we'll
just have it all indoors!
scrabble games
Challenge the Scrabble Mavens (if you dare!) at Herland on Saturday, April 19, at 2 pm. Games are played at all levels and
newcomers are welcome.
kern tirade
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to public libraries that refused to segregate books addressing LGBT
themes. Rep. Kern has repeatedly used her public office to demonize LGBT Oklahomans and to attempt to deny them the exact
same civil liberties she now defends so passionately. This is the
height of hypocrisy.
"OkEq firmly supports Rep. Kern's constitutional right to express
her views, but vociferously objects to the actions she takes to prevent LGBT Oklahomans from attaining justice aQd equality. When
elected officials use their power to defame entire categories of
people, they abuse the freedom of speech embedded in the First
Amendment and violate their responsibility to ensure the safety
and well-being of their constituents," asserts Justice Waidner,
OkEq Executive Director.
OkEq calls upon the many fair-minded members of the Oklahoma
legislature to condemn Rep. Kern's comments and to pass immedi ately a state hate crimes law that encompasses sexual orientation
and gender identity and expression. We ask for the House and Senate leadership to allow the five hate crimes bills currently before
them to receive full consideration on the floor.
bath, body, spa
http://jordanrep.com/10522
women's health day at the capitol
Planned Parenthood of Central Oklahoma (PPCO) is having a 2008 Women's Health Day at the Capitol. Women's health has always been an important issue to Oklahomans, including mental health, reproductive health, cancer screening, HIV I AIDS, domestic violence and sexual assault, and much more.
Considering recent facts about the state of women's health in Oklahoma, we need to be working
harder for all women in our communities .
According to the National Women's Law Center, Oklahoma received a grade of F and ranks 48th among
the states in their National Report Card on Women's Health. Oklahoma got failing grades in 18 of 31
categories and unsatisfactory on 4 more. If women's health is on your radar screen, take this opportunity to let your elected officials know! Join PPCO on Thursday, April 10th from 8: 30 am to 11 :00 am
on the 2nd floor rotunda. If you have any questions, contact adriennebrune@ppfa.org or call 405528-0221.
spring retreat
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camp accommodations include :
rustic group cabins with bunk :
beds, a group bath house with :
restrooms and hot showers,
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and a meeting hall and kitchen ;
with a commercial
refrigerator. If tent camping
is your thing ... there is lots of
room to set up camp. Meals
include a light Friday night
supper, Saturday breakfast,
Saturday evening potluck (be
thinking about what you want
to bring to share), and Sunday
morning breakfast. Herland
will have pop, water, and
snacks for sale, or you can
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bring your own. It is a big help :
in planning if you pre-register :
with the registration form
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above. Please fill out the
information and mail it with
payment, back to Herland postmarked by May sth. You
herland spring retreat registration
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roman nose state park, watonga, ok may 16-1-8
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Deadline for pre-registration is May 8. Please remember that dogs are welcome but ··;
'must remain on leashes and are not allowed in the dining hall. .· , ,
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Please return registration
Suggested Guide for Sliding Scale Pre-Registr~tion
form and check to: Herland Sister Resources, 2312 Single Person
Household
Registration
NW 39th Street, Oklahoma Annual Income
per person
Annual Income
City, OK 73112. A retreat under $13,300
$30
under$18,000
packet with all information $13,300-$30,000
18,000-$50,000
$45
will be sent to you.
over $50,000
over $30,000
$60
s
Registration fee enclosed (payable to Herland):
~$30 _$45 _$60
_Saturday only (includes concert & one night stay) · $25
_Concert only· $10
Name(s):
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Address:
City:---------Phone:
( ) I need a scholarship to attend .
State;__ Zip: - - - Email (optional): - - - - - -
( ) I'm enclosing an additional $ _to help provide scholarships.
will then receive a packet in
( ) I'm bringing_ children (girls of all ages and boys under age 10 are welcome).
the mail confirming your
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registration, with a map, a "to bring" list, and a special treat · A Free Raffle Ticket - just for pre-registering!
We hope you'll all be able to stay for the entire weekend, but if time is limited, you can still register to come
for the day on Saturday, or even just for the concert. If need be, you can even register when you get to the
camp. We're looking forward to seeing you all there!
riding the third wave:
feminism in the 21st century
jennifer baumgardner
&
amy richards
3 pm, wednesday, april 9, 2008
beaird lounge ou memorial union
authors of manifesta: young women, feminism
and the future and grassroots: a field guide for
feminist activism
women's studies, women's outreach center, graduate social work
association of ou
2008 IS V-DAY'S 1 Oth ANNIVERSARY
In ten years, thousands of benefit performances of Eve Ensler's The Vagina
Monologues have raised over $50 million for local anti-violence groups, crisis
centers, shelters and more. Taboos have been shattered, educating millions and
launching a global dialogue towards ending violence against women and girls. We
invite you to join us as we celebrate our victories and launch the next 10 years-and
honor the women of New Orleans and the Gulf South.
JOIN V-DAY IN NEW ORLEANS
TO THE
APRIL 11-12, 2008
TH
NEW ORLEANS ARENA &
LOUISIANA SUPERDOME
The V-Day Event of the Decade-The 10th anniversary of the Vagina
Monologues-Two days of speakers, performances, wellness, and more.
FEATURING SALMA HAYEK, OPRAH WINFREY, JANE FONDA, JENNIFER
HUDSON, GLENN CLOSE, JULIA STILES, ASHLEY JUDD, SALLY FIELD,
MARISA TOMEI, AND ELLEN DEGENERES.
TICKETS FROM $25-$1000 ON SALE NOW vday.org/tickets
CHANGE THE STORY OF WOMEN
herland sister
resources 2007
financial statement
1/1/2007 to 12131/2007
Beginning Balance 1,375.42
Income
Retreat Income
2, 536. 13
Donations/Fundraise 6,571.51
Pride Weekend
371.00
Newsletter Donations 175.00
Newsletter Sponsors
985.00
Sales
77.10
Other Events
340.00
37.84
Misc.
11,093.58
Total Income
Expenses
3,427.70
Newsletter
2,064.41
Retreat Expense
Insurance
1,436.46
1, 187.81
Utilities
694.41
Phone
312.64
Pride Weekend
335 .74
Fundraising
90.00
Community Support
335.37
Misc .
10,039.54
Total Expense
2,429.46
Ending Balance
the art & practice of meditation
f erraro on obama
The Silence Foundation and OCU are sponsoring a twosession interactive workshop on meditation practices on
Thursday, April 17 and Thursday, April 24 from 7 pm
to 9 pm.
The following are quotes made by
Geraldine Ferraro, former vice
presidential candidate, to the Daily
Breeze.
The practices shared are time honored, simple, and commonly used. They involve sitting, walking, and eating
meditation, as well as the creative use of time, space,
art and journaling. Lecture and group discussion will focus on a brief overview of meditation, its purpose, and
its regular practice. Participants will experience meditation methods and create a personal plan for their own
spiritual practice from a wide selection of options.
"I think what America feels about a
woman becoming president takes a very
secondary place to Obama's campaign to a kind of campaign that it would be
hard for anyone to run against. For one
thing, you have the press, which has
been uniquely hard on her. It's been a
very sexist media. Some just don't like
her. The others have gotten caught up in
the Obama campaign .
Presenters are Patricia Webb and David McCleskey, a
husband and wife team who created The Silence Foundation, Inc., an Oklahoma not-for-profit dedicated to spiritual and peace-making practices, starting from within.
The workshop is free. To register, call The Silence Foundation at 286-0091 or OCU School of Religion at 2085284.
"If Obama was a white man, he would
not be in this position. And if he was a
woman (of any color) he would not be in
this position. He happens to be very
lucky to be who he is. And the country is
caught up in the concept.
"I was reading an article that said young
Republicans are out there campaigning
for Obama because they believe he's
going to be able to put an end to
partisanship. Dear God! Anyone that has
worked in the Congress knows that for
over 200 years this country has had
partisanship - that's the way our country
is."
ok coalition to abolish the death penalty
18th annual awards dinner
saturday, april 12, 2008
cathedral of our lady of perpetual help
3214 north lake (1 blk west of western)
speaker: mike farrell
art show fundraiser, silent auction and book signing at
the 6 pm reception, dinner at 7 pm
tickets $35, students $10
reservations call 239-2454 or email jrowan@ramlaw.biz
The wonderful actor who portrayed bj
hunnicutt on m*a*s*h is with death penalty
focus. mike delighted you as bj and will
inspire you with his work as an abolitionist.
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice. Abraham Lincoln
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