Minutes for 10.03.12

• introducing new members to everyone
• rules:
  • confidence must be respected, especially matters of sexuality and sexual orientation
  • what happens in meetings stays in meetings
  • nothing about anyone's sexuality can be assumed
  • if you are kicked off of the facebook group for derogatory or inappropriate comments, it does NOT mean that you are not allowed to come to meetings, it means you are no longer allowed to post in the group
  • a small amount of talk about sex and/or drugs is allowed as long as neither Angel nor another Stuy faculty member is in the room. You must be on your BEST behavior when Angel comes in.
  • NOTHING DEROGATORY IN MEETINGS

1. called out on it/embarrassed
2. talk with Emma/Alix
3. SERIOUS TALK → attending future meetings is questioned

• ALLY WEEK: Late October
  • October is anti-bullying month
  • awareness week for LGBT bullying
  • respect for all
  • merchandise and info sessions during the week
• Day of Silence: suicide remembrance from bullying forced upon LGBTQ teens
• LIVE OUT LOUD:
  • NYC LGBTQ community affiliated with Stuy
  • once-a-month workshops tours to companies, concerts
  • The Gathering:
    • various GSAs
    • once a month
• Stanlee—Stonewall Riot
  • gay bar in '69 (illegal) underground; police raid on club for many days → everyone got arrested (recognized the drag community)
  • man arrested; seemed too feminine → snuck out
  • was known for underage drinking, sex, and drugs back in the day before the raids
  • first gay pride parade happened shortly after—people were inspired
  • TODAY: pictures of riot and arrests on walls
• ****No matter what happens on Wednesdays, you can be completely comfortable here****
• supposed to celebrate Gay Day, more to follow after Ally Week
• Other's beliefs MUST be accepted
  • do not try to change someone's views
  • there WILL be haters and homophobes
  • religion must be respected → some don't believe in the message but WILL support the people behind it
• Alix (president) knows support groups for teens who either feel they are getting bullied for their sexuality or need support
• parents can receive clarification about the club and our message
• SPARK partner clubs: BSL, ASPRIA, StuyProjectLove
• reminder: get permission forms about photographing and video taping signed