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Archive - May 2006 - Newsletter issue
Volunteer Training Reminder: Tuesday, May 23rd
Submitted by linda on May 23, 2006 - 12:03am.Good for us! Our amendment
fight is off to a great start.
Next step:
volunteer training - all hands on deck!
read more »Our Amendment Fight is Started! - Next steps and what you can do now
Submitted by paula on May 17, 2006 - 9:49pm.Good for us! Our amendment
fight is off to a great start.
Next step:
volunteer training - all hands on deck!
Tuesday, May 23rd
6:30-7:00pm gathering time
6:30-7:00pm gathering time
7:00pm-8:45pm volunteer training
refreshments provided
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA, 22035
What a strong response from our community! 120 people attended the
community meeting held on Monday night at the Metropolitan Community
Church of Northern Virginia in Fairfax City. We know that many others
wanted to be there but couldn't make the meeting. And we know that even
more across our community are beginning to feel the need to do something.
We had wonderful participation and strong statements against the amendment
from Sen. Patsy Ticer, Sen. Janet Howell, Del. Brian Moran, Del. Adam Ebbin,
Del. Jim Scott, Del. Vivian Watts, Del. Kris Amundson, Del. Chuck Caputo, Del.
David Bulova, Del. Dave Marsden and Chairman Gerry Connolly. We appreciate
everything they and others did while in Richmond to stop this amendment, and we
appreciate everything they're going to do through November to help us get the
message out.
But this is our amendment
fight. This discriminatory language is aimed at
our families. We are the ones our opponents seek to permanently exclude
from the most fundamental rights of all people: Freedom, Security and
Respect.
Now is the time to be involved. If we don't stand up for ourselves,
who's going to?
1) We need you to
help:
There is a wide range of ways you can help. We are currently looking for people willing to make phone calls, people willing to be at a community fairs smiling and handing out EF gifts, people willing to talk to other people about their lives, people willing to help us schedule/plan events and people who would like to donate money to support this work. Please email volunteer@equalityfairfax.org for more information, visit our Volunteer page to see all of our volunteer opportunities and/or visit our Donate page to make a donation.
There is a wide range of ways you can help. We are currently looking for people willing to make phone calls, people willing to be at a community fairs smiling and handing out EF gifts, people willing to talk to other people about their lives, people willing to help us schedule/plan events and people who would like to donate money to support this work. Please email volunteer@equalityfairfax.org for more information, visit our Volunteer page to see all of our volunteer opportunities and/or visit our Donate page to make a donation.
2) Ask your friends and family to pledge to
vote against the amendment:
This amendment can be defeated only if we talk with people about our lives, and ask them to pledge to vote against it. Working closely with the Commonwealth Coalition, we'll follow-up with these people prior to election day to remind them of their pledge and encourage them to get out and vote. The whole effort comes down to the number of votes we get on election day. So, print out copies of the VoteNoVA.org pledge form and get all of your friends, family, co-workers, doctors, etc. to sign it, then send it in to the Commonwealth Coalition (the address is on the form).
This amendment can be defeated only if we talk with people about our lives, and ask them to pledge to vote against it. Working closely with the Commonwealth Coalition, we'll follow-up with these people prior to election day to remind them of their pledge and encourage them to get out and vote. The whole effort comes down to the number of votes we get on election day. So, print out copies of the VoteNoVA.org pledge form and get all of your friends, family, co-workers, doctors, etc. to sign it, then send it in to the Commonwealth Coalition (the address is on the form).
Attend a volunteer training:
Tuesday, May 23rd
6:30-7:00pm gathering time; 7:00pm-8:45pm volunteer training
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA, 22035
6:30-7:00pm gathering time; 7:00pm-8:45pm volunteer training
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA, 22035
We'll talk about what to expect and how to most effectively advocate for
equality.
Important Community Meeting & Amendment Fight Kick-off - Monday night!
Submitted by paula on May 15, 2006 - 2:53am.
Have you been wondering what the plan is to defeat the Marshall/Newman
"Marriage" amendment? Bring all of your friends, family and other allies
read more »
Important Community Meeting TONIGHT! We've
planned a powerful program and turnout is important. Please bring all of
your family, friends and allies.
Join EF at the Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour - this weekend
Submitted by GatorJamie on May 10, 2006 - 8:39pm.Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour - a lovely evening not to be missed!
Sunday, May 21st
6:00-9:00pm
George Washington's Mt.
Vernon
Tickets $35 each
read more »Walk with AGLA
Submitted by linda on May 10, 2006 - 10:54am. With your help, we CAN get 50 (or more) people to walk with AGLA in the May 13 Neighborhood Day Parade in Arlington. The fun is big; the time commitment is small.
And, the message is HUGE: read more »
And, the message is HUGE: read more »
Important Community Meeting & Amendment Fight Kick-off! - Bring all of your friends and allies
Submitted by paula on May 8, 2006 - 6:49am.
Have you been wondering what the plan is to
defeat the Marshall/Newman "Marriage" amendment? Bring all of your
friends, family and other allies to this important community meeting on Monday
night. Turnout is important because we have invited the press and we're
expecting several elected representatives to attend.
3rd Annual Spring Dinner & Dance - Last chance for this special spring GLBT event in Fairfax County!
Submitted by paula on May 5, 2006 - 5:52am.Last chance! Tickets still available for this special spring event. Come make new friends, celebrate our community, have a good meal and dance the night away!
We've done our best to coordinate another memorable event for the GLBT read more »