Bring a Friend to Pride!!

Welcome Friends!

Did you know: The first GSA was formed in 1988 when a straight student wanted to do something to educate fellow students about anti-LGBT bullying and harassment. She went to her history teacher, GLSEN founder Kevin Jennings, and proposed a club: “You’re gay and I’m straight, so let’s call it a Gay-Straight Alliance.”

Intros

Icebreaker

Information about allies in the queer community:

Personal Story

Ally FAQS

Guide to Being an Ally

Resources for Allies

Pride Prom Planning Iss:

let's pick a theme (informal vote)

what committee do you want to be on (sign up sheet)

(advertising, tabling, decorations or educational) - you can be on more than one

Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday, Mar. 31 at 11am at MSU - Opening of MSU's LGBT Center
  
• Thursday, Apr. 2 at 9pm in the Student Center - Love the Skin You're In rally/protest
  
• Saturday, Apr. 4 from 2pm - 4:30pm at Drew U - NJ Rally for LGBT Equality
  
• Monday, Apr. 6 at 1pm in ASB 323 - Transgender Awareness Speaker
  

On Going Events:

Letter Writing Campaign for Marriage Equality

• follow this link for a prewritten letter
  
• follow this link to download materials to write your own letter
  
• letters are due Friday, April 10 at 5pm in the Women's Center
  

Eboard Elections/Info Session

• fill out this Survey so we can schedule an info session/eboard training 101 workshop for members interested in running for an eboard position
  
• we'll be having an open nomination period from monday, april 13 to friday, april 17.
  
• finally, during our pride meeting on monday, april 20, we'll be having the elections.
  

Community Serivce Projects

• please take this survey so we can keep track of our community service projects for the year and who participated
  
• we're offering phone banks, door to door canvasses, out at college, a final ganel and pride hike, just to name a few of the many ways you can help give back to the community!!
  

3.23.9 Meeting Minutes: Jen Dugan (GMAC and Drew Alliance)

Campus Climate Survery - Why?

• for college b/c not a lot of stats exist = no info to examine trends
  
• discimination/bias crimes on the rise b/c progress/awareness of Queer issues on the rise
  

3 Parts of Survery

1. issues at campus (students)
   
2. talk to administration (classes, crimes, etc)
   
3. survey
   

Survey Questions

1. How accepting is the RCNJ community towards the queer population
   
2. Has the campus faced any Hate Crimes/What was the administration's response
   
3. How accepting is the faculty
   
4. Are gender neutral housing/transgender resources offered/available
   
5. How diverse is your GSA/do you cosponse with other diverse groups on campus
   
6. How well does your SGA work with your GSA
   
7. Does the school have a human rights policy/measures for prosecuting hate crimes/is it followed
   
8. Does the school offer classes specifically about gender/sexuality issues
   
9. Does your school have a Women's Center/Gender Center/Queer Services
   
10. Is queer friendly information readily available about safe sex
    
11. Does your GSA provide a sense of community for its members/is there any hostility between members and non members
    
12. Are there any "out" athletes
    
13. Does the school newspaper cover your GSA events
    
14. How well connected is your GSA to other GSAs (state, county, local, etc)
    
15. How well does your GSA function as both a social and activist organization
    

Conclusion

unofficially Ramapo College is the most accepting campus Jen has personally interviewed

-yay ramapo!

[if you missed this meeting, basically, we sat in our usual circle and everyone who had a response could answer any question, so we had everyone's input and basically, we all spoke very highly of ramapo!!]

Upcoming Events and Reminders!

hey everyone, i'm gonna try to keep this as brief as possible (ps. all this info is accessible via the Ramapo Pride facebook group/page, the Ramapo Pride Blog and the Ramapo Pride Calendar):

Upcoming Events

Monday, Mar. 30 at 1pm in ASB 323 - Bring a Friend to Pride
Tuesday, Mar. 31 at 11am at MSU - Opening of MSU's LGBT Center
Thursday, Apr. 2 at 9pm in the Student Center - Love the Skin You're In rally/protest
Saturday, Apr. 4 from 2pm - 4:30pm at Drew U - NJ Rally for LGBT Equality
Monday, Apr. 6 at 1pm in ASB 323 - Transgender Awareness Speaker
Friday, Apr. 10 at 9:45 am - GANEL for Prof. Kenneavy: Sociology of Community
Saturday, Apr. 18 from 11am to 3pm in tba - OUT at College
Monday, Apr. 20 from 8pm to 10pm in at Morristown Unitarian Fellowship - College Mixer for LGBT Organizations
Friday, Apr. 24 from 8pm to 12am in Pav - Pride Prom 2009
Sunday, Apr. 26 from 12pm to 2pm at the Res - Pride Hike
Sunday, Apr. 26 6pm in Nyack - LGBT Comedy Tour

On Going Events:

Letter Writing Campaign for Marriage Equality
follow this link for a prewritten letter
follow this link to download materials to write your own letter
letters are due Friday, April 10 at 5pm in the Women's Center

Eboard Elections/Info Session
fill out this Survey so we can schedule an info session/eboard training 101 workshop for members interested in running for an eboard position
we'll be having an open nomination period from monday, april 13 to friday, april 17.
in order for a nominee to become a candidate they must receive at least three nominations (we'll be sending email blasts during this open period to inform members of who's been nominated or needs additional nominations
finally, during our pride meeting on monday, april 20, we'll be having the elections.

Community Serivce Projects
please take this survey so we can keep track of our community service projects for the year and who participated
we're offering phone banks, door to door canvasses, out at college, a final ganel and pride hike, just to name a few of the many ways you can help give back to the community!!

so please get involved!!!!

Community Service Projects

Hey Everyone!

we're trying to get people involved with all our community service projects (we need at least half our members to participate in projects, as per ramapo college rules)

please fill out the survey below:
Community Service Projects Interest Survey

there's also some facebook events for these so check out the Ramapo Pride facebook page

thanks, your responses are much appreciated!

:)

Ramapo Pride E-Board Elections/Info Session

Hey Everyone!

So it's that time again!!! Eboard Elections

this year we'll be hosting an information session/eboard training 101 workshop for all those interested in running for an eboard position

the workshop will cover a summary of the different roles/responsibilities of each position and information about event planning, booking rooms, funding, etc.

please click the link below to fill out the interest survey, so we can determine when to have the training workshop:
Eboard 101 Workshop Interest Survey

we'll be having an open nomination period from monday, april 13 to friday, april 17.

in order to nominate someone please send an email to ramapo pride (pride@ramapo.edu) during the open nomination period

in order for a nominee to become a candidate they must receive at least three nominations (we'll be sending email blasts during this open period to inform members of who's been nominated or needs additional nominations

finally, during our pride meeting on monday, april 20, we'll be having the elections.

during the meeting, candidates will provide a small speech which includes (but is not limited to) the following information;

name, grade, position running for, involvement with ramapo pride and goals for next year...

members may ask candidates appropriate questions following each speech

the election process works as such: members will fill out a ballot selecting one candidate for each position, the president (who can't vote, unless in the case of a tie) will count the votes (majority wins) and announce the winner

also...check out/join the facebook event for more info/updates: Ramapo Pride E-Board Elections/Info Session

Jen Dugan & Ramapo Pride

Hey Everyone, Welcome Back from Spring Break!!!

Intros

Icebreaker - highs and lows of spring break

Jen Dugan - Campus Climate/LGBT Connect and LGBT rally

Letter Writing Campaign

Pride Prom
-theme suggestions
-committees

BRING A FRIEND (or stuffed animal) TO PRIDE, NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 30TH!!!

other upcoming events

any other business...

Letter Writing Campaign

more details to follow...but click the link to get involved with our letter writing campaign

Spring Break Updates!!!

Hey Everyone!

So there are a TON of events that are coming up and i figured you all should know about them...

they are all viewable, with extended information here, but this is the run down (Ramapo Events are in bold, other events are with local GSAs):

For the Week of March 22:

• Monday23: Jen Dugan of Garden State Alliance visits Ramapo Pride
  
• Tuesday 24 at 1pm in Alumni Lounges: Women and Gender Lecture Part II
  
• " at 8pm at MSU: Get OUT Talent Show
  
• Wednesday 25 at 1pm in A105: Women and Gender Lecture Part III
  
• " "at MSU: Navigating Healthcare in the Transgender Community
  
• Thursday 26 at 1pm in WC: Studs and Sluts book discussion
  
• Friday 27 at 12pm in Pav: Women's Appreciation Banquet
  
• " at 5pm in Hwing: Milk (movie showing)
  

For the Week of March 29:

• Sunday 29 at 11:30am by the Arch: Admitted Students Day Club Fair Table
  
• Monday 30: Bring a Friend to Pride!
  
• Tuesday 31 at 7:30om in Jlees: A Night OUT/Female Friendly Funk
  
• " at 9pm at Caldwell: Milk (movie showing)
  
• Thursday 2 at 9pm in the Student Center 2nd Floor: Love the Skin You're In (healthy body images)
  
• Saturday 4 at 2pm at Drew U: LGBT Equality Demonstration
  

...stay tuned for more upcoming events!!

and remember to SAVE THE DATE for Pride Prom

Friday, April 24 at 8pm-12am in Pavilion (rooms 1-3)

Letter Writing Campaign and sooo Much More!!!

Intros

Ice Breakerrrrr

Upcoming Events 

• Women and Gender Lecture Series Part 1 - Thursday, Mar. 12 at 1pm in Alumni Lounges
  
• Jen Dugan from LGBTIQ Orgs. Connect visits - Monday, Mar. 23 at 1pm in ASB 323
  
• W&G Lec. Series Part 2 - Tuesday, Mar. 24 at 1pm in Alumni Lounges
  
• " - Wednesday, Mar. 25 at 1pm in A105
  
• Studs and Sluts Book Discussion - Thursday, Mar. 26 at 1pm in the Women's Center
  
• A Night OUT/Female Friendly Funk - Thursday, Mar. 26 from 7pm - 11pm in JLees
  
• Milk Movie Night - Friday, Mar. 27 at 5pm in Hwing
  
• Admitted Students Day Club Fair - Sunday, Mar. 29 from 11:30am-1:30 pm at the Arch
  
• Bring a Friend to Pride - Monday, Mar. 30 at 1pm in ASB 323
  

*Are YOU interested in getting involved with SGA?  Petitions are due Thursday, March 12th in SC 223 at 2pm...this is a great opportunity to get involved on campus and help add diversity to student government!

Ganel Reminders: 

Wednesday, Mar. 11 in B121 at 11:40am and again at 6:40pm for Prof. Tobaccowala's Social Issues classes

Eboard Elections:

• Available Positions - President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicist and SGA Delegate
  
• Interested in running? Sign up for the Eboard 101 Training Workshop!!
  
• Open nominations will take place from April 13 to April 17.
  
• Elections will take place Monday, April 20 at 1pm in ASB 323, and new positions will be announced.
  
• The Closing Meeting will take place Monday, April 27 at 1pm in the Women's Center and will be run by the new Eboard!
  

Pride Prom Committees!! (Friday, April 24th from 8pm to 12am in Pav Rooms 1-3)

start thinking about which one you'd like to be a part of:

• Advertising
  
• Tabling
  
• Decorations
  
• Educational Component (it's way cooler than it sounds, I promise)
  

Garden State Equality (GSE)

• Reports from meeting with GSE's Dani Bernstein
  
• Upcoming Off Campus Community Service Events:
  
• Weekly Thursday night phone banks (630pm-930pm) at Montclair State U.
  
• Faith OUTreach: Postcard collecting and volunteer recruitment at a supportive place of worship - Sunday, March 15th 10am-1pm (location TBA)
  
• Action Fair in Red Bank - Sunday, Mar. 22 2pm - 5pm (help promote marriage equality)
  
• Weekly Sunday afternoons door to door canvasses beginning in April
  
• Letter Writing Campaign
  

LETS WRITE SOME LETTERS!!!