Sorry for the late post. Our meeting is tonight at 6:00pm in Mt. McLoughlin. Some things on the item list:
ASOIT General meeting
Outreach
Campus/Community Activities
How are things going? / Time for another outing this term?
Our next meeting will be this Wednesday, November 1, 6:00pm in Mt. Theilsen. Some items on the agenda:
Also, the minutes from the last OSERA board meeting are now available here. Please check them out and see what is going on at the state level!
See you Wednesday!
There will be a meeting this Friday at 3:30pm in the College Union Sunset Room. Here are some things to talk about:
Last year, we donated a rainbow flag to be hung in the CU and it is now hanging above and between the ASOIT office and the Diversity Center. Check it out!
Thanks to everyone who pitched in to purchase the flag, and a special thanks to Erin for making sure that everything went through.
Thanks to all of you for your support of National Coming Out Day! It was so encouraging to see all of you. Thanks to your efforts and interest, the GSA is getting off to a great start. Also, our pictures for the HRC Snapshot Project are now posted on the web, starting at about page four of the gallery: http://www.hrcsnapshot.org/gallery/?page=4
Thanks for helping show that there are open-minded, supportive people out there!
Super Club Signup is this Wednesday from 11:00am-2:00pm, and the GSA will be there. Make sure to stop by the fountain for a free lunch, and check out ASOIT’s “Rock the Vote!” voter registration campaign. And don’t forget, midterm elections are November 7th.
Our next meeting will be this Friday at 3:30pm in [TBD]. Some things we will be discussing include the following:
Please contact heath[-at-]brushpen[-dot-]net if you would like to add anything to the meeting items, are interested in helping with Super Club Signup, or would like copies of your picture from the Snapshot Project. Have a great week, and we’ll see you soon!
Everyone has been working so hard and things are really coming together! Thanks to Paul and Dondi for putting together the wonderful flyers (attached) and to Ben for chasing down the button maker (sorry about that Ben 
), and to everyone else who as helped make this week happen. We had a great meeting on Friday to get everyone on the same page, and this week is looking very promising. Here are some things to look forward to in the coming days:
On Tuesday, October 10, the Diversity Center is holding this year’s first Coffee Hour. Heath will be talking about Coming Out Day, the history, the importance, what is happening at OIT for the event, and resources for people who are interested in learning more. The goal is to help start dialog with people and build momentum for the following day. Stop by the CU Union Peak Lounge (in front of the Diversity Center) at 2:00pm for FREE coffee and snacks!
Later that night, Azim Khamisa will speak in the CU at 7:00pm about the power of forgiveness in overcoming violence, hate and prejudice. A successful international investment banker turned social activist, after his 20-year old son Tariq was murdered by a 14-year-old gang member, Azim has helped teach more than 250,000 children how to find peaceful solutions to conflict. Give him a listen; it sounds like he has positive message t
hat we could all learn from.
Wednesday, October 11 is National Coming Out Day, and we will have a table set up in front of the Diversity Center from about 9am to 4pm. This year’s theme is “Talk about it.” The goal is to open dialog with friends and family about LGBT issues, and to help build understanding and acceptance. There will be lots of books and other resources, and materials such as bracelets, pins, buttons, shirts, and stickers to help “come out” as a LGBT person or a supportive ally. Tell your friends, and stop by any time. There will be lots of people to chat with, and free cake!
An email forward for a great scholarship opportunity. Now is the time to get a jump on building financial support for your college career:
Hello. Pride Foundation and Greater Seattle Business Association’s (GSBA) Scholarships Application for the upcoming 2007-08 school year is now available. We have over 40 different types of scholarships but only 1 application to complete. A record $300,000 is available!! Applications must be post-marked by January 12th, 2007 (but I recommend starting the process early).
You can learn more about the scholarships program, download the application, and find out about upcoming application workshops in your area by visiting:
http://www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships
If you have any questions feel free to e-mail or call me (contact info below).
Please pass this e-mail on to others that may be interested.
:-)
Randy Brians
Scholarships Manager
Pride Foundation
Phone: 206-323-3318 or 1-800-735-7287
Fax: 206-323-1017
1122 E. Pike St., PMB #1001, Seattle, WA 98122
http://www.pridefoundation.org
Step out in support of EQUALITY! Register now for Pride Foundation’s 2nd annual 5k at Seward Park, October 8th. http://pridefoundation.org/giving_5k.ph
We will be meeting today at 5:00pm to continue brainstorming and preparing materials for National Coming Out Day. Location to be determined. Some ideas to look at for feedback:
Our first meeting of the term is coming up soon, this Friday 9/29 at 3:00pm in Sunset Room, College Union building. Here are some items to be discussed:
Please feel free to share ideas by clicking on the Comments link below, or email heath@brushpen.net if you would prefer to keep your correspondence confidential.
See ya soon! 
The Day of Silence®, a project of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN®) in collaboration with the United States Student Association (USSA), is a student-led day of action where those who support making anti-LGBT bullying and harassment unacceptable in schools take part in activities to recognize and protest the discrimination and harassment - in effect, the silencing - experienced by LGBT students and their allies. Students can participate by choosing not to speak throughout the day of April 26.
Cards that explain the activity and your silence are available in the ASOIT office. Day of Silence buttons are also available for those who wish to show their support. A silent luncheon will be held in front of the Diversity Center 12:00-2:00pm, and there will be a “Breaking the Silence” get-together at 6:00pm in Mt. Scott. Snacks will be provided. For more information, please visit http://dayofsilence.org.