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Old Lesbians Organizing for Change Solicits Workshop Proposals
For 2010 Gathering
Proposals for 90-minute workshops are being solicited for the Cleveland 2010 Gathering, July 14 - 18th, 2010. They must include: Title, Presenter(s), A Brief Description, and Special Needs/Equipment. Preference will be given to workshops relating to our theme: "Old Lesbian Pride: Sharpening the Radical Edge" with final approval by the OLOC Steering Committee. One workshop we'd like to hold is "Old Lesbians & the Civil Rights Movement." If you were involved in the 1960's struggles for equality, please let us know your name, year of birth, phone #s, email address, and a paragraph about your involvement, so we can set up the workshop.
Proposals must be received by April 1st, 2010 at: info@oloc.org, PO Box 5853, Athens, OH 45701 or calling 888 706-7506 (toll-free)
OLOC CREATES THE DEL MARTIN OLD LESBIAN PRIDE AWARD
OLOC, Old Lesbians Organizing for Change, announces The
Del Martin Old Lesbian Pride Award, created to honor Del Martin,
activist, pathfinder, and OLOC member who died at age 87 on August
27, 2008 in San Francisco, the city of her birth. It will be awarded
to a Lesbian 70 years or older whose life and work has influenced and
will continue to impact the lives of Old Lesbians.
Del was out, proud, and unapologetic when few were. She
and her lifetime partner, Phyllis Lyon, forged an enduring image that
continues to inspire generations of Lesbians around the globe. In
1955 they co-founded The Daughters of Bilitis, the first US Lesbian
organization, and in 1972, co-wrote the equally groundbreaking,
Lesbian/Woman. In 1976 Del's book, Battered Wives, first shattered
the silence surrounding domestic violence. Her writing and tireless
activism on behalf of women earned much praise, many awards, an
invitation to the White House, and drew upon the great strengths of
Lesbian tradition, advancing our visibility and pride and carrying
that heritage forward.
Guidelines:
1. Nominations are not to exceed 500 words describing the
outstanding accomplishments and/or achievements of the nominee to be
received by email or regular mail to: OLOC.org, or OLOC's mailing
address.
2. Nominations must be postmarked by April 15, 2010.
3. The Award will be given to an Old Lesbian over the age of 70.
4.
Nominations are world-wide and for an Old Lesbian in any field of
endeavor.
5. Nominee's life and/or work must impact the lives of Old Lesbians.
6. The first Award will be presented at the 2010 National Gathering in
Cleveland OH, USA.
7. Nominee must be alive at the time of nomination.
OLOC: PO Box 5853: Athens, OH 45701: www.oloc.org: 1-888 707-7506
*note* OLOC has 2 DVD's about Del Martin on loan in our library.
No Secret Anymore: The Times of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon The story
of Del and Phyl's long activist careers, from the early days of the Daughters of
Bilitis on into the 21st century. This is a must-see movie. 2003 DVD ONLY 57
minutes.
One Wedding and A Revolution The day San Francisco said I do. A Debra
Chasnoff film about the marriage of Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin in San
Francisco in 2004. Touching and informative story of the decision on the part
of Mayor Gavin Newsome to carry out justice. 2004 DVD ONLY 19 minutes.
How do you borrow these DVD's? You can find out more by visiting our Library. Thanks
