PrideCenterNews_1997-08.pdf
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Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights
HOPE
Communit
August 1997
Summit
How much do you know about HOPE?? Do you know what
A Community Summit was held on July 26 to discuss issues imHOPE stands for? Do you know how many people work for HOPE? portant to the Tulsa community. We had 25-30 people over the
Do you know where HOPE gets its funding ?
course of the 3 hour summit to discuss where we stand as a commuHOPE is HIV Outreach Prevention Education for Northeastern nity, where we want to go, and how we plan to get there. With
Oklahoma. It has grown incredibly since its beginning as a part of
members from TOHR, P-FLAG, NOW, O'RY AN, Primetimers, and
TOHR over 15 years ago. HOPE's recent growth has been primar- other community and religious organizations, we had a good crossily the result of the hard work and perseverance of Director Mallory section of people to discuss these issues.
Degen Brown. Mallory has spear-headed the grant proposals for
The result of the summit was to outline 2-3 issues which we will
HOPE. resulting in a current annual budget of close to $250,000. In concentrate on over the next year. Once those in attendance have
facl HOPE is the second largest HIV grant program in Oklahoma
had a chance to discuss the issues involved with their respective orand the only program offering exclusive testing/counseling/preven- ganizations, a press release will be made to announce the objectives.
tion for HIV in the state. In addition to overseeing the operations of Additionally, we have called for a Statewide Summit to be held on
HOPE. Mallory spends much of her time providing HIV outreach to Saturday, September 27, 1997, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in the meeting
women as well as sex workers and drug users. She also provides
room of the Stroud McDonald's on the Turner Turnpike. This meetcounseling to members of these groups as needed.
ing will be to form a statewide alliance from which to work on these
One of those tirelessly working for Mallory is Leslie Johnson,
and other issues. The members of the various Tulsa organizations
the clinic coordinator. Leslie's respon- _________
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were left with the responsibilsibilities revolve around the operation of
Pride Center I HelpLine : 743-4297
ity of contacting their corresponding
HOPE : 712-1600
organizations in Oklahoma City and
the HOPE HIV testing clinic. She coordinates the volunteers for the clinic, as- Newsletter
: pride_center _news@pobox.com
inviting them to the statewide meeting.
sures that they have the proper training
if they are testing and/or counseling patients, and tracks the testing
One of the most recent additions to the HOPE staff is Johnny
information for those being tested. Thanks to Leslie's efforts, the
Eilerts. He came to us from Oklahoma City and works in the areas
clinic remains operational for walk-in testing on Monday and
of group and individual counseling. His efforts are focused on case
Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, and daytime testing by
management for HIV, as well as substance abuse. Working with
appointment Monday through Thursday from 10:00 to 5:00 at 742- Partners in Prevention, he hosts a weekly group, Men-on-Men, for
2927. The Testing Clinic is located at 4158 E Harvard, Suite E-2.
gay men to talk about issues that they face. He has also started a
Jeremy Simmons is another of those hard-working employees of monthly coming out support group at the Pride Center. Call 712HOPE. Jeremy's efforts are focused at community outreach and
1600 for information on the meeting time.
HIV prevention in the Tulsa metropolitan area, based, in part, on
HOPE is also focusing its efforts in the rural areas of Northeastthe Stop AIDS project. He spends much of his time collecting infor- ern Oklahoma in an effort to reach men who don't have access to
mation from peopie O'/ way oi surveys at bars and community
the programs provided in Tulsa. Jim Leopard has taken over the
events. Using the survey results, HOPE can best determine where to Rural Outreach program from Bobby Davis and will continue trainfocus efforts in outreach. Jeremy also works constantly within the
ing others as opinion leaders to inform rural men about safe sex. By
community to educate and inform people about lilV and safe sex.
networking, the rural outreach has grown from contact with only 20
men to almost 200 men.
And last, but certainly not least, is Kathy Dales, who joined the
TOHR Memberships Due!!
HOPE staff in June after serving more than 6 months as volunteer
TOHR Memberships are now due!! Yes, it's that time of year again. coordinator for the Pride Center HelpLine. Kathy provides support
Through August 31, 1997, membership in one of Oklahoma's oldest to the entire HOPE staff and works to keep the Pride Center in opernon-religious organizations is only $20 for individuals, $35 per
ation, in addition to continuing as the volunteer coordinator for the
household, $100 sustaining or $10 limited income. But... starting
HelpLine. If you have any questions, Kathy's the one to call. If she
September 1, rates go up for the first time in several years. The new doesn't know the answer, she can probably find it for you. She can
rates will be: $25 for individuals, $40 per household, $100 sustainbe reached on weekdays from 9:00 to 5:00 at either the HelpLine or
ing or $10 limited income. Organizational memberships are $65.
HOPE phone numbers.
Community Groups and Activities
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Community Groups and Activities
Community Fun Night - The Community Fun Night is held on the 2nd Saturday night each month from 6:00 - 10:00 PM.
Primetimers - Primetimers is a social group for gay and bi-sexual men ages 40 and over. Associate memberships for men 21-39 years old
Safe Haven - Safe Haven is an unstructured "safe place" gathering for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to meet and socialize.
SENSES - SENSES is a discussion
ou for
le who are interested in leather/fan
Volu.ateers Needed
Tulsa Cezitezuiial Parade
The Pride Center needs volunteers to act as sitters and answer
the HelpLine phone. The Center is staffed by volunteers from 6 - 10
PM on weekday evenings and from 12 - 10 PM on weekends. If you
can volunteer 1 night a week, 1 hour a week, once a month, whatever you can manage will help keep the Pride Center open.
Volunteers are also needed at the HOPE testing clinic. Training
classes are available for those interested in getting involved, but volunteers are also needed to help with filing and answering the phone.
For those who haven't heard, this year marks 100 years for Tulsa
as a city. Tulsa will celebrate those 100 years with a parade on
September 20. TOHR is planning to march in this year's parade as a
part of the celebration. After all, we are also an important part of the
community, even ifwe aren't always recognized Support TOHR by
joining the march or at least by coming to the parade and cheering us
on. Other community organizations are encouraged to join us. Staging for the parade is 9:30 at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. Call 712-1600
for more information or to join us in the march. See you there!!
Pride Ceziter Pled. e Drive
The Pledge Drive continues for the Pride Center. Our community
center is now a reality, but your financial support is still needed .
We have on-going monthly expenses to keep the Pride Center in operation, as well as the need for resources to finish work on several
rooms. Please consider making a monthly pledge to help with these
monthl o ratin e nses. An assistance will most ce • hel .
Dl.scrimiD.atiozi
The Pride Center is now taking reports of discrimination to collect
info from those who might not make a report otherwise. Volunteers
and staff can also refer you to agencies/people who might help regarding the discrimination complaint. 743-4297.
the Pride Center/ TO HR/ HO PE
1307 E 38th Street 2nd Floor
Tulsa. OK 74105
Herland Sister Resourses
2312 NW39th
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
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9'2.7 Statewide Community Summit 2:00-5:00 - McDonald's at Stroud
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10/18 - Tulsa Community Summit 2:00-5:00 - Pride Center
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Unity Lambda
TOHR Board
Alcoholics
Al-Anon
Meeting
Anonymous
7:30-8:30
7:00-9:00
7:00-8:15
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Unity Lambda
Prime Timers
Alcoholics
Al-Anon
7:00-??
Anonymous
7:30-8:30
7:00-8:15
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Unity Lambda
Al-Anon
7:30-8:30
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Prime Timers
4:00-6:00
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Unity Lambda
Al-Anon
7:30-8:30
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Unity Lambda
Al-Anon
7:30-8:30
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CUUC
7:00-9:00
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Men-On-Men 3-5:00
Gold Coast Cafe
SENSES 6-8:00
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Men-On-Men 3-5:00
Gold Coast Cafe
Pride Pot Luck 6-10:00
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Alcoholics
Anonymous
7:00-8:15
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Safe Haven
8:00-Midnight
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Community Fun Night
6:00-10:00
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Alcoholics
Anonymous
7:00-8:15
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SENSES
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Alcoholics
Anonymous
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Unity Lambda
Al-Anon
7:30-8:30
7:00-8:15
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Unity Lambda
Al-Anon
7:30-8:30
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Alcoholics
Anonymous
7:00-8:15
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6:00-8:00
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Statewide Coalition
Meeting 2:00-5:00
Pride Pot Luck 6-10:00
Part of Pride Center News : (1997:Aug.)