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Her land
volume twenty-six number five
who's ready for a retreat?!?
As you may have heard, this year's Spring Retreat will be at Roman
Nose State Park, May 16 - 18. The retreat lasts from 5pm Friday until
noon on Sunday. Your registration includes lodging in a cabin for
Friday and Saturday nights, a light dinner on Friday, scrumptious
breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings, Saturday night Potluck
Dinner (bring or plan on making your favorite culinary dish to share),
all workshops and group camp activities, and the Saturday night
concert.
The concert will feature the band Covert Union, with members Peggy
Johnson, Wendy Allyn, Elyse Angelo, and Nancy Nesser. The band is
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may 2008
justice inquiry
The Justice Department's inspector general confirmed that
he is looking into whether a department lawyer was dismissed
over a rumor that she is a lesbian.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Leslie A.
Hagen was informed in 2006
that her contract working in the
Justice Department's Executive
Office for U.S. Attorneys would
not be renewed for a second
year - despite receiving the
highest possible performance
reviews.
When NPR first reported Hagen's
case earlier this month, Sen.
Patrick Leahy and Sen. Arlen
Specter asked the Inspector
General's Office and the Office
of Professional Responsibility to
confirm that they were looking
into Hagen's case.
Leahy and Specter - the top
Democrat and Republican on the
Senate Judiciary Committee received their response Monday
night.
planning to play their first set in the main dining hall, and take the
second set to the campfire, where they will play a more intimate set,
with some requested favorites.
This retreat promises to be extra special, with several awesome and
highly-accredited women stepping up to lead workshops, including
Green Earth Spirituality, Self Esteem & Body Image, a Nature Walk,
and a Vigorous Hike!
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In a letter dated April 14, Glenn
Fine of the Inspector General's
Office and H. Marshall Jarrett of
the Office of Professional Responsibility said they are looking
into whether Hagen was
"discriminated against in employment decisions on the basis
of alleged sexual orientation or
other improper factors."
The Herland Voice is a publication of Herland Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39th, OKC, OK 73112. Our bookstore/lending library is open Saturdays from 15 pm. Call us at (405) 521-9696 or email us at herland@herlandsisters.org. Visit us on the web at www.herlandsisters.org.
paseo art walk & supper club
On Saturday, May 3rd, the Herland Supper Club takes a different turn. First, we will meet at Sauced, 2912 Paseo, at 3:30
pm. (There's usually lots of on-street parking there at the
south end of the Paseo.) Then we'll take a stroll up and down
the Paseo, stopping at the art galleries along the way. The
Paseo gallery walk is held on the first Friday and Saturday of
every month. Over 60 artists in more than 17 galleries participate, all within walking distance.
After the art walk, we'll eat dinner at Galileo, 3009 Paseo, at
5:30 pm. Galileo Restaurant and bar offers a wide variety of
tasty foods, live music, and a display of local artists' work.
The weather should be great, so join us fo r this fun outing!
scrabble games
The Herland Scrabble group will meet on Saturday, May 31, at
2 pm. Games are played at all levels and newcomers are welcome.
lawn help needed
If you can push a lawnmower, Herland needs your help. Just
volunteering to mow the yard at Herland once or twice during
the summer would be a big help. We have the mower, we just
need a little more woman-power to keep up with t he upkeep!
Call Herland at 521-9696 and leave a message or email us at
herland@herlandsisters.org if you can help.
Sunday, April 27, 3 pm
Sunday, May 18, 6 pm
Mayflower Church
Crown Heights Church
NW 63 & Portland
NW 40 & Western
At the Death House Door is a personal and intimate look at the
death penalty through the eyes of Pastor Carroll Pickett, who
served 15 years as the death house chaplain to the infamous
"Walls" prison unit in Huntsville, Texas. During Pickett's remarkable career journey, he presided over 95 executions, including
the world's first lethal injection. After each execution, Pickett
recorded an audiotape account of his trip to the death chamber. Donations will be invited.
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spring retreat
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You are encouraged to bring
any sporting equipment,
games or crafts, that you
would like to share with
others. The greatest thing
about the retreat is that
you can do as few or as
many of the planned
activities as you choose.
In addition to all the
Herland Retreat activities,
the state park offers
horseback riding and a golf
course (additional fees) ,
biking trails, two lakes for
fishing , and lots of nature
to explore . With so many
fun activities planned , and
time to just relax if that's
what you need, we hope
you'll come for the entire
weekend. If the entire
weekend is not possible,
consider coming for the day
Saturday, or even for the
concert. We will start the
concert a little earlier
(7:30pm) for those heading
home afterwards.
If you haven ' t al ready,
please send in your
registration. It is very
helpful for planning and
buying food when you preregister. Also - you get a
free raffle ticket just for
pre-registering! After we
receive your registration,
we will mail you a packet
which has the retreat
schedule, a list of things
you may want to bring,
details about the weekend ,
and a map to Roman Nose
State Park. If you have any
questions , please call
Herland at (405) 521-9696.
Leave a message and
someone will call you back.
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herland spring retreat registration
roman nose state park, watonga, ok may 16-18
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.
Please return registration
· Suggested Gu ide for Sliding Scale Pre- Registration
form and check to: Her-
land Sister Resources, 2312
NW 39th Street, Oklahoma
City, OK _73112: A retre.at
packet with all mformat1on
will be sent to you .
: Single Person
Annual Income
: under $13,300
· $13 300 _$ 30 OOO
· ave~ $ 30,000
Household
Annual Income
under$18,000
$18,000-$50,000
over $50,000
Registration
per person
$30
$45
$60
Registration fee enclosed (payable to Herland):
~$30 _$45 _$60
_ Saturday only (includes concert & one night stay) - $25
_Concert only - S10
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( ) I'm bringing_ children (girls of all ages and boys under age 10 are welcome) .
the mother of mother's day
No, not Ms . Hallmark . It was, actually, the formidable American poet and women 's leader
Julia Ward Howe who called for the establishment of the holiday and in 1870 wrote the
moving poem printed below. It was written in the wake of the Civil War, as a powerful
feminist call against war.
Arise, then, women of this day! Arise all women who have hearts,
Whether your baptism be that of water or of tears Say firmly : "We will not
have great questions decided by irrelevant agencies , Our husbands shall
not come to us reeking of carnage, For caresses and applause. Our sons
shall not be taken from us to unlearn All that we have been able to teach
them of charity, mercy and patience. We women of one country Will be
too tender of those of another country To allow our sons to be trained to
injure theirs. From the bosom of the devastated earth a voice goes up
with Our own. It says, "Disarm, Disarm!" The sword of murder is not the
balance of justice! Blood does not wipe out dishonor Nor violence indicate
possession . As men have often forsaken the plow and the anvil at the summons of war, Let women now leave all that may be left of home For a
great and earnest day of counsel. Let them meet first, as women , to bewail and commemorate the dead. Let them then solemnly take counsel
with each other as to the means Whereby the great human family can live
in peace, Each bearing after his own time the sacred impress , not of Caesar, But of God. In the name of womanhood and humanity, I earnestly ask
That a general congress of women without limit of nationality May be appointed and held at some place deemed most convenient And at the earliest period consistent with its objects To promote the alliance of the different nationalities , The amicable settlement of international questions ,
The great and general interests of peace.
job opportunity
The Center for Children and Families is
looking for a Resource Development
Specialist. The ideal candidate is a self
starter and team player, with non
profit experience. This person must
also have good interpersonal, writing
and public speaking skills, f undraising
and grantwriting experience.
Knowledge of Benevon f undraising
· model desirable. Computer skills
including Microsoft Office and database
management required.
The Center for Children and Families is
a Norman United Way Partner agency
and an equal opportunity employer.
CCFI offers quality health, dental and
retirement benefits as well as a
supportive working environment for
employees. Salary for this position is
commensurate with experience.
Please email LTerrell@ccfinorman. org
with a resume and references .
tulsa equality gala 2008
Oklahomans for Equality commemorates another
year of tremendous growth and success with our
annual Equality Gala. OkEq is proud to highlight the
many accomplishments of Tulsa's LGBT community,
organizations and allies. We hope you will join us
this year, as we celebrate our successes, honor an
incredible group of award recipients, and look
toward a bright future for OkEq and our
community.
Date: May 31, 2008
Location: Tulsa's legendary Cain's Ballroom
Reception: 6pm
Dinner and program: 7pm
VIP After-Party: 10pm
Tickets: $150
Honoring: Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Charles Faudree; Community Hero (institution)
George Kaiser Family Foundation; Community
Hero (individual) Carol Crawford; Russ Bennett
Spiritual Inclusion Award winner Nancy Day;
Volunteer of the Year Rick Spring
For more information, contact Oklahomans for
Equality Executive Director Justice Waidner at
(918) 743-4297 or ed@okeq.org.
Join us in New
York City for
SAGE's Fourth National Conference
on LGBT Aging.
ITS ABOUT TIME:
LGBT AGING IN A CHANGING WORLD, will take place October 12-14 2008
and is sponsored by AARP. Why should you go? Overthe next quarter century, the number of seniors in America is projected to grow geometrically
from 12% to 20% of the total population . Since 6-8% of these individuals
are likely to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT), by the
year 2030, LGBT seniors age 65 and above are expected jump from 2.5
million to as many as 4. 7 million. With 2. 5 million LGBT seniors today,
and another 2 million joining them in the next 25 years, shouldn't you be
prepared?
SAGE's Fourth National Conference on LGBT Aging, It's About Time: LGBT
Aging in a Changing World, sponsored by AARP, will offer you resources,
information, tools, insights, and networking opportunities to effectively
address what LGBT aging will look like in the 21st century. For more information, to register, and to obtain a Call for Proposals, please visit
www.sageusa.org/ nationalconference.
Announcing the
Opening of
The Store Formerly
Known
as Mystic Forest
Treasure
322 E. Main St. Downtown Norman
Stop by and welcome
Natasha and Deb back
to Oklahoma!
Ginny Poindexter
Realtor
Direct
Office
Fax
E-mail
405.919.8443
405.948.7500
405.948.7502 ·
ginnypoindexter@kw.com
KELLER WILLIAMS
Vicki Escajeda, BA, CM (405) 202-7051
5629 N. Classen Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
P.O. Box 12247, Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2247-(405) 637-8000
Each office is independently owned and operated4
Sandy Ingraham, J.D., M.S.W.
Attorney-at-Law
Ingraham & Associates, PLLC
Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts , Probate, Adoption, Contracts
Route 2, Box 369-B
McLoud, OK 74851
Tel. (405) 964-2072
Ingraham@mcloudteleco.com
Herland Sister Resources
2312 NW 39th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
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Licensed Marital & Family Therapist
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