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DignityUSA DATELINE
June 1997, VOL. 6, NO. 6
Board Meeting Recap
Here are highlights of the May 3rd Board of Directors Conference call compiled by National Secretary Ben Boerkoel.
- In the PUBLIC EYE . . . Dignity has recently received press coverage in a number of venues:
- Follow-up articles on the New Ways Ministry Conference held in Pittsburgh during March;
- An April feature article in the National Catholic Reporter on priests with AIDS;
- Dignity/Honolulu on its couples blessing;
- Dignity/Chicago on the installation of the new cardinal as well as on the chapter's 25th anniversary;
- The DignityUSA web site was listed in a recent issue of OUT magazine;
- A report by Northeastern University students on their visit to Dignity/Boston appeared in the campus paper.
- Solidarity Sunday Chairperson Bruce Jarstfer reports that plans for the October 5, 1997 Solidarity Sunday action are moving ahead. Bruce plans to contact 600 organizations over the next several months in trying to solicit participation. Chapter leaders are urged to begin planning their chapter's participation in this annual nationwide event as soon as possible.
- Couples Task Force The Couples Task Force is putting the final touches on the Guidelines for Holy Unions and hopes to distribute them by the end of May or beginning of June.
- Midwest Visit During her visit to Notre Dame University, DignityUSA President Marianne Duddy met with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender student leaders at Notre Dame and with glbt student leaders and faculty advisors at St. Mary's College. The student group at Notre Dame is being harassed by a conservative student group, although a number of straight students have provided support. The glbt group has also requested information about starting a Dignity chapter. While in South Bend, Marianne also gave a talk at Notre Dame's library lecture hall.
- Bible Study Sold Out! All supplies of the Bible Study Leader Guides have been distributed by Dignity and the other groups participating in this interfaith effort. Plans are now in the works to have another set printed. The DignityUSA office was, however, able to obtain a few additional copies of the Bible Studies; contact the national office if you would like to purchase them.
And in other news...
- Executive Staff A subcommittee of the National Board of Directors is now planning and implementing a nationwide search to hire an executive level staff person. This subcommittee includes National Directors Peggy Hayes (New England Region) and Jerry Deas (Pacific Region) as well as the four National officers At present, the Board envisions this person managingŲ in conjunction with the full BoardŲ the implementation of the many steps to help ensure the continued vitality and growth of Dignity. A formal job announcement will soon be distributed throughout Dignity and to key media outlets. This important step was one of many strongly recommended by the Basile Ryan report.
- NEW LOOK Journal DignityUSA's quarterly magazine, the Journal, has a new look. Under the leadership of Editor David Floss and Northeast Regional Director Jeff Stone, the Journal now features a three column, 32 page, two- color newsmagazine format. James Lampasona of Dignity/Chicago and Chuck Provancher of Dignity/Boston also lent their expertise to this transformation. Look for it in you mailboxes this month!
- Mulcrone Fund DignityUSA's scholarship program, the Mulcrone Fund, is support in part through chapter, regional, and individual member contributions. Your tax deductible contribution is solely used to sponsor membership in Dignity. Please send your donation to the national office and indicate "Mulcrone Fund" on the face of the check. Credit card payments can also be phoned in to the office at 800-877-8797.
Convention Update
- Audio Cassettes: The Convention '97 committee has arranged professional taping of major speakers, the plenary sessions, and workshops. Tapes will be available for purchase at the convention.
- CCL Co-Sponsor: The Conference of Catholic Lesbians (CCL) has agreed to cosponsor the DignityUSA convention by providing $500 seed money as well as information about the convention to all its members.
- 1999 so soon?! The Convention '99 committee has picked the theme and logo for the next convention set for Denver. Advance registrations for the '99 convention will be accepted in Boston.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM
Make your reservations now for Dignity's biennial gathering at Boston's Park Plaza Hotel! The hotel, Boston's only member of the Historic Hotels of America, provides many conveniences and services within its doors. It is also ideally located by the Public Garden and Boston Common.To lock in the special Dignity rates, call by June 10 and mention the DignityUSA 1997 Convention. Call the Park Plaza directly at 800-225-2008.
Delegate Details . . .
- Motions may be submitted through the beginning of the HOD.
- Motions should directed to chapter officers or delegates.
- HOD Registration begins at 11:00am on Monday, July 7. The HOD will come to order at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 7. - All delegates are asked to bring their chapter's AIDS Memorial Panel to the registration tables on Monday, July 7th.
Happy Anniversary:
Greater Columbus 2; Lexington 5; So. Colorado 5; Long Beach 7; San Jose 13; Portland 21; Houston 23;
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