'G A 2ND NATIONALAIDS AWARENESS WEEK OCTOBER 5TH TO 11TH, 1992 IINO MORE FEAR-- v NO MORE IGNORANCE" PERSONS WITH AiDS so CIE TV The rally is on! Oursociety is one of the organizers ofa rally at noon on Monday, October 5th in Robson Square, to urge politi- cians in Ottawa to ...... _ work for a substan­ tial increase in fed­ eral funding for AIDS research, treatment, and com­ munity-based edu­ cation, prevention, and support pro­ grams. Together withotherorganiza­ tionsacross Canada, oursociety is circu­ latinga petitionurg­ ing the federal gov­ ernment to increase funding for AIDS groups. VVe need your support. Be there! Itisironicthat the theme of "No More Fear--No More Ignorance" has been chosen. After 10 years of L-. . __--.J enduring this epidemic, still there is great fear and great ignorance about this illness. The federal government, through its immigration policies, still requires testing for the mv antibody as a prerequisite for visas. And it treats mv infection differently than other health conditions orillnesses by barring entry ofPVVAs into Canada. It does not give HIV-infected immigrants the family re-unification privi­ leges granted to others. VVe must educate the federal government. It seems that they are very ignorant and have great unfounded fears. Last Decembera visitorinto Canadawasdenied entry for a 3 day visit to Montreal because he was a person living with HIV infection. Page 2

AIDS Awareness Week originally began in The Treatment Information Project of the the early 80s as local initiatives of community VancouverPersonsWithAIDSSociety issponsor­ action. Other organizations across Canada have ing a series of free seminars on the following since begun to participate. Interest in AIDS has topics: fallen off, risky behaviour continues and miscon­ Dentistry and AIDS, Dr. Joel Epstein; Hurlburt ceptions causeneedless anxiety to many. Theneed Auditorium, St. Paul's Hospital, Monday, October for this event continues. This is the 2nd National 5th at 7:30 pm. AIDS Awareness Week sponsored by the Cana­ Centre for Excellence in IIIV/AIDS, Dr. M. dian AIDS Society. O'Shaugnessy; Hurlburt Auditorium, St. Paul's To quote from the "Statement on Human Hospital, Tuesday, October 6th at 7:30 pm. Rights and HIV/AIDS" by the Chief Commis­ Alternative Therapy, Dr. Shen (Chinese Herbal sioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commis­ Medicine Specialist); Gordon House, 1019 sion, "AIDS discrimination is a fact in Canada. Broughton St., Wednesday, Oct. 7th at 7:30 pm. Discrimination on the grounds ofHIV infection or HIV and Substance Abuse, Kim Edwards, Phil AIDS is a violation ofthe Canadian Human Rights Gray & Dr. Jaime Smith; Hurlburt Auditorium, Act. It is often fuelled by misinformation. The Thursday, Oct. 8th at 7:30 pm. theme is an apt commentary on the root cause of The Women and AIDS Project of AIDS discrimination of all varieties." Individuals who Vancouver will present the prem iere ofthe video suffer discrimination because ofHIV infection or "Fighting For Our Lives: Women and AIDS", AIDS can look to the Commission for protection. on Thursday, October 8th at 5:30 pm at Gordon Thesecomplaints are accorded the highest"priority Neighbourhood House. so that they can be dealt with as soon as possible. Our Joe Average has donated an original The first time a human rights tribunal ruled on an canvas for the following event and the donations mvIAIDS-related complaint was in 1989 and the you make will make you eligible to win it at the complainantwon asizablecash award, as discrimi­ StepathonforAIDSAwareness,benefitingAIDS nation by the employer had occurred. Vancouver on Saturday, October 10th, from noon During the unveiling of the poster for this to 3 pm, at Robson Square Media Centre ice rink, year's second National AIDS Awareness Week in which is being sponsored by CFMI, Vancouver Ottawa, ThereseEustachesaid: "AIDShas cometo Step Magazine, Olympic Fitness and Sweat Com­ mean many things to many people. To some it pany. You can pick-up pledge forms at Olympic means death. To others it means hanging on to life. Fitness and AIDS Vancouver or listen to CFMI for To some it means living in fear and anxiety. To details. others it means living in denial and complacency. Coincidentally, the first day of the second To some it is simply somebody else's problem. To Pan-Canadian ConferenceonLesbian & Gay Rights, others it is the life and livelihood of their friend, entitled Outrights/Les Droits Visibles, is being their lover, their son or daughter. For sure, AIDS dedicated exclusively to an AIDS/HIV stream on has affected some communities more than others. Friday, October 9 at the Robson Square Confer­ No on"e is completely free from the repercussions ence Centre, from 10 am to 5:15 pm, with several of AIDS." diverse workshops relating to natives, minorities, There will be several other events, besides housing, right to die and many other mV/AIDS the rally mentioned at the beginning. Big Bam Boo related issues. Call 689-1525 for info and details. and Rock 101 CFMI are sponsoring an event For more info on the second National AIDS benefiting AIDS Vancouver, and they invite you Awareness Week events, call Kellie Benzat AIDS and your team "to compete at the first Vancouver Vancouver, 893-2210 (FAX 893-2211) or pick-up •Wall ofVelcroJumpOfr! On Thursday, October a list of events at the Pacific AIDS Resource 8th at 8:30 pm at Big Bam Boo, 1236 W. Broad­ Centre, 1107 Seymour Street (at Helmcken). way--they provide the equipment, you provide the Harry Mendn-Boyle team. Call Keltie Benz at AIDS Vancouver, 893­ AIDS Awareness Week Project 2210, FAX 893-2211, for info and registration. Page 3 NEW

APPROACHES for nurses able to diagnose, treat and evaluate. The collaboration ofa team ofnurses, homecare work­ TO CARE ers and family and/orfriends must be promoted. As At the VIII International Conference on was staled in one conference session, "universal AIDS/III SillWorld Congress in Amsterdam JUly precautions should be replaced by universal prac­ 19-24delegates wereasked to put asidedifferences tices". The nursing role in clinical trials is vital, as in nationality, race, sex, sexual orientation, and is the development of nursing research involve­ area of specialization. By putting these barriers ment. Community discussions ofproblems should aside, the goals of prevention and control of HIV be encouraged to arrive at appropriate solutions. infection and AIDS become the major focus. The Curricula may then be adapted to present needs, sharingofideasand information through solidarity and information sharing and the interaction of all is vital to progress. This exchangeofresources and relevant ministries can challenge this pandemic. information is our greatest weapon against mv. This coordination of care between government, The Vancouver PWA Society has become a health care professionals, AIDS organizations and model self-help group globally. The projects we thevolunteercommunity can then beimplemented. have undertaken and the resulting empowerment One of the best-attended sessions of the ofour members are much admired, but there is still conference was op long-term survivors. The fact so much to be done. that no majorstudy has beeninitiated to date in this The role of nutrition in HIV disease is not area brought unanimous dissatisfaction from the completely understood. The mainstream medical delegates. This is a very complex issue to under­ establishment does not always assess the role of take, but one which may provide significant con­ nutrition in their clinical prognoses. More daia are clusions. Possible co-factors such as gender, age, needed on the causes ofwasting to try and prevent source of infection, type ofdiagnosis and genetic it before it happens. Food intake and good nutri­ predisposition are not things that we can change. tional status is very important to the proper func­ But lifestyle factors, such as smoking, alcohol and tioningofthe immune system. PWAs need a basic drug use, sexual behaviour, psychological factors understanding of how nutrients work and what (e.g., coping with stress), and ~ccess to and use of abnormalities are evident in mv infection. It is health care, are all things which we as individuals unusual to be deficient in only one nutrient. can make choices aboutand change to enhance our Forthesuccessfulmanagementofanychronic health status. An action plan to address the need for condition a comprehensive nutritional plan is nec­ a study of all physicians' records of long term essary. Thefact that this very well-attendedsession survivors ofoverten years was agreed upon. A tape was almost cancelled shows that there was not ofthis sessionwillbeavailableat the PacificAIDS enough interest in this area by conferenceorganiz­ Resource Center library. ers and the medical community. Knowledge con­ These are only a few ofthe very informative cerning nutrition can become a powerful tool for sessions held. There were literally thousands of. empowerment. The Physicians Association for poster presentations, covering basicscience, clini­ AIDS Care (pAAC),with headquarters in Chicago, cal science and care, epidemiology, and social has initiated a major educational program to offer impact and response. Listings of materials gath­ case-by-caseeducation ofphysicians on the role of ered at the conference are available from the nutrition in the course ofHIV disease. [See Treat­ Treatment Information Project. Descriptions of ment Highlights.) published abstracts are also available, along with As the provision of home care increases, so addresses where they are available individually. must the knowledge and skills ofnurses in treating Tom Mountford the person with AIDS/HlV. There is a greater need Long-Term Care Page 4 and AIDS. Couthino and Miedema both said they AIDS: had done extensive studies on cofactors and their possible effects on AIDS progression and that the A DIFFERENTVIEW studies had shown that cofactors were irrelevant. A three-day alternative AIDS conference in Dr. Martien Brands, oneoftheconferenceorganiz­ Amsterdam, called "AIDS: A Different View," ers, said that, in fact, one oftheir studies indicated allowed for the first time a publicscientific forum cannabis and "poppers" as cofactors. on the question ofwhetherHIV is the only cause of Just last year, Goudsmit was exposed for AIDS. It was attended by some 200 delegates, scientific fraud. Goudsmit and a colleague, Henk including several eminent scientists, European Buck, published a paper in 1990 in which they journalists,and only two USjournalists.Thecentre claimed to have found a way to stop HIV from ofattention was, ofcourse, Dr. PeterDuesberg, the infecting healthy cells. Thedoctors enjoyed a wave molecular biologist whose claim that HIV is a of fame and publicity before a panel began to harm less retrovirussparked the HIVcontroversy in investigate theirclaims. Separate panels found that 1987. The other main attraction was Dr. Luc the scientific methods used by Goudsmit were Montagnier, the French virologist who first iso­ "misleading" and "poorly substantiated," and that lated HIV in 1983, and who stunned his colleagues publication of the findings of Buck "bordered on in 1990 at the Sixth International Conference on fraud." In one case, according to Science maga­ AIDS in San Francisco by announcing that he no zine, they "carried out two identical experiments, longerbelieved that HIValone--without cofactors­ but published only the one that supported their -could cause AIDS. claims." Buck resigned and retracted his part ofthe At the conference, Montagnier reiterated his work; no action was taken against Goudsmit. beliefthat one ofseveral cofactors may "amplify" Although the conference was at times ill­ the disease process, buthe em phasized that he does focused and lacking scientific rigor, it gave the not agree with Duesberg that HIV is harmless. skeptics a much needed opportunity to get to­ Montagnier agreed that Duesberg's main conten­ gether, talk, and exchange information. Perhaps tion--that mv does not directly kill cells--is cor­ even more importantly, it gave AIDS dissidents rect, but suggested that mv proteins may trigger their first opportunity to distinguish themselves cell death at a later stage, which he feels could from each other. account for the depletion of immune system cells Thedissidents included people such as long­ in people with AIDS. He also admitted that there term survivor Michael Calien; his doctor, Joseph are cases ofAIDS without any traceofHIV,saying, Sonnabend; mvcriticDr. Robert Root-Bernstein; "We have to explain this. It's quite possible that AZT critic John Lauritsen; Joan Shenton and someotheragent sometimes introduces some kind MichaelVerney-Elliott oftheBritishdocumentary ofautoimmune reaction that destroys the immune team Meditel who have made three controversial system. HIV is not the only one." programs questioning all aspects of the mv hy­ The Conference was organized by the Foun­ pothesis; Jap Adams, author ofthe book The HIV dation for Alternative AIDS Research, a group of Myth; Neville Hodgkinson, the London Sunday Dutch homeopaths who have decided that although Times science correspondent; Gordon Stewart, the only a minority of scientists hold the view that Britishepidem iologist who has been criticizing the AIDS is not caused by HIV alone, the problems HIV hypothesis for many years; and several mem­ with the HIV hypothesis are substantial enough to bers of the recently founded Group for the Scien­ merit serious attention. It was funded in part by the tific Reappraisal of the HIV Hypothesis, which Dutch government. now includes some 50 scientists worldwide. At a The orthodox view was represented by three meeting on the night before the conference, all the Dutch AIDS researchers, Dr. Jaap Goudmit, Dr. dissidents sat down at a long wooden table in the Roel Couthino, and Dr. Frank Miedema, who basement ofa hotel, togetherwith the organizers of reiterated the case for mv by pointing out that the conference. After a long and sometimes heated there is near 100 percent correlation between HIV discussion, it was concluded that the one point on Page 5 which all the mv critics were united was that the HIV hypothesis, Dr. Sonnabeod, also spoke on final cause, or causes, ofAIDS are not known. Not "multifactorialism," Le., the theory that several everyone agreed that mvis not the causeofAIDS, factors working in tandem converge to cause the but there was a consensus that it has not been im munecollapseseen in AIDS. Dr. Root-Bernstein conclusively proven that it does cause AIDS. speculated that AIDS is an autoimmune disorder. Another point that was hotly debated from The conference was a smorgasbor.d of unor­ the start was the issue of"safersex" recommenda­ thodox AIDS views, and everything was thrown ·tions and how to handle this volatile topic when into the pot in no particular order: the purported talking to the press. Duesberg has inspired reac­ syphilis link, recreationaldrugs, nutrition, autoim­ tions verging on hysteria with his statements that munity, and multifactorialism. It had an air of not only is AIDS not caused by mv, but that it is innocence about it--it lacked the elitist, conform­ not an infectious disease at all. Duesberg goes so ist, superscience arrogance of the orthodox Inter­ far as to say that condoms are useless in preventing national Conference on AIDS. It was not erected the spread of AIDS. The safe-sex issue is clearly atop a megabillion-dollar industry. The force that the most volatile point of the HIV debate. We are made it happen was far moregenuine--it was sheer still at an early stage in this debate; the scientific curiosity, the only force that ought to propel sci­ questions about HIV are complex enough, but the ence. A few hungry minds, focusing on a few dozen sociological implications of questioning mv's people who for years have been accused ofevery­ role have created a mine field beneath us. thing from scientific illiteracy to murder, for ask­ As with most resistance movements, the ing what they deem to be critical questions about HIV-May-Not-Be-the-Cause-of-AIDS movement mv and AIDS. isfinding itselfsquirmingat thecrossroads: Which The conference triggered an unprecedented way will it go--more radical or more mainstream? number of newspaper reports all over Europe and Ifit wants to go mainstream, the first thing it must particulary in the U.K. The London Sunday Times do is embrace safe sex and condom use--whole­ gave the HIV debate extensive coverage in the heartedly. weeks leading up to the conference. I asked the For Duesberg, it's not so much that he is author of those stories, Hodgkinson, whether the against condom use, as that he fears concentrating flak over his articles had deterred him in any way discussion ofsafe sex implies that AIDS is infec­ from pursuing this topic. "No, quite the opposite, tious. Duesberg patently believes it is not. He has in fact. The more they protest against the raising of proposed that AIDS is not transmitted sexually but, these issues the more determined I become, be­ rather, acquired gradually overa period ofyears by cause it becomes very obvious that we've hit a excessive use of recreational and pharmaceutical nerve," he replied. drugs. Heclaims that AIDS is not spreading rapidly Dr. Dai Rees, the secretary of England's among the general population. He thinks this is an Medical Research Council, quoted in theIndepen­ indication that the disease is not infectious but dent, said Duesberg's statements "represent a le­ toxic which, however, has not been proven. thalcocktailofuntruth and ignorance." An opinion The conference attendees fought bitterly piece by Independentscience reporterSteveConnor over the safe sex question, dividing, finally, into equated believing Duesberg with "believing that two opposing factions, each of which fired off a the earth is flat." press release stating their position: one side said The "AIDS establishment" is under the im­ that Duesberg's statements on safesex are "appall­ pres!lion that it has a right to govern all discourse ing and may kill people"; the other, that Duesberg on AIDS. Itfeels no one has any business disrupt­ has a right to speak the truth as he sees it. ing its conclusions and treatment strategies. But Among the delegates at the amsterdam con­ don't all those AIDS posters remind us, "AIDS is ference was long-term AIDS survivors Michael everybody's disease"? Doesn't that include the Callen, who opened the conference with a stun­ people who question those who made the posters? ningly articulate speech on long-term survival. Isn't it everyone's debate, too? Callen's doctor and one ofthe earliest critics ofthe C~Ua Harp~r, Spin Magazin~ I'.ge 6

.... _-_ WANTED: ..• SPEAKERS WHO'LL DARE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The following are excerpts from someofthe letters written by kids at Eastside AlternateSchool, a school for teens faced with dropping out, re­ sponding to a Speakers Bureau presentation.

"What you said to us yesterday was very strongand real.Ithas put a different value in my Graphic by Baaktivedanta J., student life. I realized it can happen to anyone, rich, poor, sick, homeless, gay or a drug user. It is "...What you said struck me hard, like everywhere. I do know now to be careful in the lightning. I was always aware Aids was out things I do in my life. Aids is a very delicate there. I was blind in a sense though, I never subject and disease...Thank you for coming in realized Aids could be so close to home. You and talking to us." Rosie P. opened my eyes, truely and completely! I think our society needs to be enlightened with what "WhenI first saw you, you didn'tlooklike you have to say...Affairs happen everyday, un­ an 'AIDSperson' to me. I used to think thatonly protected sex happens every day, and needles 'low level' peoplelikedrugaties get diseases like are used everyday! Now that's reality, you are this, but you proved me wrong. I would have reality! So please never give up on life. Your life never imagined someone with a life as good as is too important tojust let go. So fight as long as yours in one day become positive with HIV. life wiU letyou. Don't give up on a cure for aids, Meeting someone with HIV made everything because I wont. Your life, my life, everybodys more real. GettingAIDS was like a fairytaleand life is just too presious to just give up now!!!" would neverhappen to me but maybe oneday in Christine M. my life I will have to wake up to the nightmare and try to deal with it. I think it takes a lot of An incredible thing happens when PWAs courageto besoopen about havingthe virusand stepin front ofan audienceand put a face to theHIY I'm sure we all thank you for coming to our pandemic. People who have only experienced school." Wendy A. HIY/AIDS through abstract media reports sud­ denly realize that real people are living with and "I thought your-presentation was very dealingwith the horrors ofthisdise..'lse. Real people influencing and you gave me more knowledge who are just like them or their own family or the,ir aboutAids orI1IV vi rus. You arevery bravearid neighbOUrs, and suddenly they view HIY/AIDS in strong to share your experiences with us and a new way. It is a wonderful feeling when you trying to keep us away from this killing disease recognize that yourstory has made this difference. that cou!d kill me or anyone that is ignorant lfyou would like to bepart ofsuch rewarding about the IIlV virus! I hope you continue your and healing experiences, please call us and join the

4 work on helping young people like me and the Speakers' Bureau team. Contact Barry B. or Mary students ofEastside to educateus about the nIV B. at 893-2250. virus." Truong N. P.S. Training and kleenex provided. Bur-yR. rage 7 [I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR II Dear Editor, Dear Editor, For some time now your organization has For months now you have been sending me been kind enough to provide me with three copies the newslctter and I just wanted you to know how of the Vancouvcr PWA Ncwslettcr. As a cancer much I appreciate receiving it. Enclosed find a specialist focusing on the managcment of malig­ small cheque to help defray thc expense of the nant lymphoma, including malignant lymphoma kindness you've shown in sending me this periodi­ associated with AIDS, I have found these newslet­ cal. I realizcfully that it'sasmallcheque; however, tcrs quite useful. They help me to remain abreast of my intentions are to include a chcque of similar many of the development in AIDS management amount as oneofmy monthly expenses--to pay just not specifically relatcd to medical questions. I like another "due bill." My only request is that you distribute the additional two copies to two of my channel it through to a person that is really in dire collcagucs who also specializc in this area. necd. Why? BccauscI liveonSocialSecurity, and It is obvious to me that a publication such as as you may well assume, that money docsn 't go you have been providing requires a substantial very far; however, I have figured out another way commitment of time and resourccs. I would like to to pick up a few "bucks" to help you. make a regularcontribution to yourorganization to Michigan has a beer/pop/bottlc/can deposit help offset these costs. Thus, I am enclosing a law and I simply pick up carelessly discarded cheque. I will try to remind myself to send another bottles and cans along the streets and highways-­ contribution each year. Thank you for continuing collect the deposito-and set aside to send to you in to keep me on your mailing list. Vancouver. What better way/cause for a person to Sincerely, have: I'm helping to clean our environment and Joseph M. Connors, MD FRCrC also helping someone in need. I want no thanks-of Chairman, Lymphoma Tumor Group any kind. Do you have any thoughts, suggestions or construc­ Keep up the good work and know that I am tive c.-iticisms you would like tosharewith us? Please with you in thought. wl'ite to Editor, PWA Newsletter, Vancouver PWA Sincerely, Society, 1107 Seymolll- St, Vancouver ne V6ll 558. l'aulM.

Congratulations to the BC Coalition of People With Dis­ abilities on their 15th Anni­ versary. Pictured are Tom Mountford, our Vice President, who also sits on the Board of BCCPD, Geoff McMurchy of the AIDS & DisabilityAction Project, and Margaret Birrell, Executive Director.

I'hol0 hv Ivan I. K0711chenko "age 8

1IIIIflllllll~_11111 To DENNIS MACDONALD OF KOALA BEVERAGES, BARBARA CROOK OF TIlE To ESSO STAnON at Davie & Burrard, U­ VANCOUVER SUN, TERRY WALLACE OF FRAME-IT at Robson & Seymour, SCIUBE & PAPA'S LOUNGEATTlIE ROYALIIOTEL SCIIOlAR STATIONERY, METROPOLI­ JOlIN BARNES, GEORGE WALKEY OF TAN I10ME/IIOME MEr, TIlE VIDEO IN, KEARNEY'S, WARRENCOUGIILINOFTlIE SIMON PATRICII GALLERY, AVENUE WEST END COMMUNlTV CENTREbut espe­ LOUNGE OF TIlE DUFFERIN nOTEL, cially great ones to our JOE AVERAGE and all PASTAMELLI'S OFNEW YORKon Denman others who contributed time and effort in making PARK THEATRE, WEST ENDER/EAST ourSociety's 6TII ANNUAL WALKFORAIDS ENDER NEWSPAPERS, CARL AND MAR­ '92 the great success it was. To all the dedicated TIN OF CELEBRITIES and PICATTA'S on VOLUNTEERS who made the event possible. Denman for continuing to have ourSociety's dona­ To the persons and corporations who desig­ tion boxes displayed for their customers. nated their donations through the UNITED WAY To STARBUCK'S COFFEE OF THE LOWER MAINlAND to our Society. COMPANY'S numerous outlets forcontinuing to To KENN B. for donating linens [or our donate coffee for PWA members and our Mem- massage therapy program. bers' Lounge. " To the 1992 VANCOUVER COMMIT­ To the numerous persons and businesses TEE OF THE AIDS INTERNATIONAL who provided incredible support in the making of CA~DLELI~nTMEMORIAL [or donating a the video "DON'TLETTIlESUN GO DOWN" portIon oftheIr surplus funds generated during the to promote ou"r Society's WALK FOR AIDS '92 1992 CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL. and toraise AIDS awareness among North Ameri­ can youth. To KELSEY HOWARD OFMAGIC PICTURES LTD., KIM KRAUSE, DEE DANIELS, DEAN ENGLISH, ADAM SLIWINSKI, BERRY GREENFILED, HENRI BROWN, BLU MANKUMBA, SUQUEr IN· TERIORS, GARY GILBERTSONand all others who rallied the film industry to make this $80,000 music video. To Dlj:LTA CREDIT UNION, MAPLE RIDGECOMMUNITYCREDITUNION,B.C. TEACHERS' CREDIT UNION, GULF & FRASERFISHERMAN'SCREDITUNIONnnd" FIRST HERITAGE SAVINGS CREDIT UNION for rallying behind our 'bankers', the NORTH SHORE CREDIT UNION, PACIFIC LANDMARK BRANCH, 1095 West Pender, Vancouver, and agreeing to receive by direct de­ posit the collected pledges from the walkers ofour Thanks to starr at the North Shore Credit Union Cor their 6'rn ANNUAL WALK FOR AIDS '92. support oC Walk Cor AIDS 92: (UoR)Doug, Dave, Chris, • To 97 KISS FM and especially JULIE Allison, Trls", Andrea, Kelly, Kate, Cheryl and lIarry (our treasurer). BROWN for continuing to provide support and Photo by Ivan Ivanovkh Kozachenko encouragement towards AIDS awareness, causes and events. " I'age ":I FILM FUNDRAISER: "THE LIVING END"

Foot-loose, frenzied and HIV positive. Exclusive engagement at the Starlight Cinema. Begins October 23. Premiere Friday October 23 at 7 pm. Tickets $13.00, benefit for PWA Society. Tickets available in advance at Star­ light Cinema, Little Sister's and PWA office.

K~n Smith (R) pres~nts CMqU~ for $30,000 from PFAME Black humour doesn't get much darker 10 Harry Mendez-Boyle, Trusur~r, and Tom Mountford, than "The Living End," the story of two HIV Vice Presidenl. Photo by Ivan Ivanovllch Kozacmnko. positive young men who manage to turn poten­ tial tragedy into a desperate, uproarious celebra­ To PFAME (pACIFIC FOUNDATION tion of their new-found nihilistic freedom. Do­ FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MINORITY ing himself a great disservice, the writer and EQUALITY) for making a sizeable donation to director Gregg Araki labels his work "an irre­ our Society's COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH sponsible movie" when in fact it has the power FUND (CHF) which provides additional health ofhonesty and originality, as well as the weight care financial assistance to our full voting mem­ of legitimate frustration. Miraculously, it also bers with mv or AIDS who have limited income. has abuoyant, mischievous spirit that transcends To McFAIUAND APPLIANCES for do­ any hint of gloom. nating a refrigerator for our CAPITALREGION Mr. Araki has managed to make even CENTER. morbidity seem intrinsically droll, from a To DALE F. for donating the vending ma­ character's remark that this is "thefirst day ofthe chines and supplies located in our Lounge. rest ofmy life" to the slogan "Choose Death" on To ROCKS CAFE and OUTTO LUNCH a bumper sticker. Suddenly, in this film's for donating meals for our Society's Peer Counsel­ funhouse universe, even the simplest of plati­ ling Training Program. tudes looks mad. Normal life ceases to exist for To the PROVINCE OF BRITISH CO­ this film's two main characters as soon as they LUMBIA for giving a grant for our CAPITAL receive their bad news. And the passion that REGION CENTER. develops between them, however playful it ap­ To our STAFF and numerous wonderful pears, is truly a matter of life or death. VOLUNTEERS without whom our Society could The ragged humour of"The Living End" not carry on its mission. wears thinneras thecharactersdiscusssex, death Harry, Director and the afterlife, and begin to come face to face D~vdopm~nt Finance and Fund Committees with their fate. Mr. Araki, for all his playfulness, A special thank you to ADRIA PHARMA­ fu 11ygrasps his heroes' situation, and hedoes not CEUTICALS for providing an educational presume to invent an easy escape. Rudely funny grant to send two members to the as it is about most things, "The Living End" Amsterdam Conference. doesn't trivialize AIDS in any way. What it does Special thanks also to BURROUGHS­ instead is give vibrant, angry substance to the WELLCOMEand SANDOZPHARMACEU­ phrase "till death do us part." TICALS for their donations. Janel Maslin, N~w York Times Page 10

11111__1 one. 2) Come in and see us. We can be found in A LITTLE BIT OF the Advocacy office at 1107 Seymour Street, and our vertical files are available for browsing. Our THIS,A LITTLE BIT Project members can help you find what you're looking for. We also have an extensive series of OF THAT... handouts that areavailable,and you can photocopy "Hello,Treatment Information Project. Doug any information that the handouts don't cover (we speaking. Can I help you?" don't allow our vertical files to leave the office). "Um.. J hope so. My son is a Person With How can I help? AIDS and he's in the hospital. His doctor has told If you have an interest in treatments and me he's caught some sort of bird thing..... treatment information and/or have a desire to "Bird thing?" empower others, you can become a volunteer with "Yes...at least it sounded like it had some­ the Treatment Information Project. It doesn't thing to do with birds." matter if your current knowledge of treatments "Would it happen to be mycobacterium could fit into a thimble; most of us in the Project avium intercellularae?" started out the same way. Just like real life, you "That's the one! What exactly is it?" learn as you go along. Please contact Doug Me. or I'm exaggerating a little bit, but this is the any member of the Project for further details. sort of phone call that we handle every day at the As well, the Treatment Information Project Treatment Information Project. There's a lot that holds regular meetings, usually every second can go medically wrong with you when you're a Wednesday, and anyone is entitled to drop in. Person With AIDS; but then, there's a lot of Contact the Project for dates and times. Remem­ information out there about it too. The Treatment ber: "The only stupid question is the question you Information Project maintains a large set of verti­ don't ask." cal files that contain information concerning just Hope to hear from you soon... abouteverythinganyonemightwant to know about Doug Me., Project uader, AIDS, opportunistic infections, and treatments/ Treatment Information ProjecL treatment strategies. That's what we're about: Information. Nobody can beexpected to know everythingabout a disease (evernotice that sometimeswhen you ask your doctor a tough question his eyes glaze over and he excuses himselffrom theexamination room for "just a minute"?). Ifyou have an AIDS-related question, there's a pretty good chance that the Treatment Information Project can help you find the answers. How can I find the answers? Well, there's two ways: 1) Give the project a call. You can reach us through the PWA Society switchboard or you can call us direct at 893-2265. We try to have someone on duty every day. Ifyou don't get an answer on the direct line, then phone I the switchboard and leave a message for us. We'll 'We've gottostop taking ourvitamins before dinner. I'm full.' get backto you eitherthesameday or the following VANCOUVER Results: LYMPHADENOPATHY 1. Non-progressors were more likely to have AIDS STUDY (VLAS) incomes above $10,000 at enrolment and to have finished secondary school than rapid progressors. General Objectives of the VLAS: 2. Non-progressors also had significantly higher 1. The understanding of the natural history of HIV socioeconomic index based on occupation. infection; VLAS concluded that additional clementsof 2. Tne epidemiology of mv and its modes of the host-agent-environment interaction, otherthan transmission; . access to carebut affected bysocioecomonicstatus 3. The etiology of AIDS and its related clinical (SES), are likely to be inv.9lved in slow progression outcomes. of HIV infection. Critical issues that must be addressed in SES may include other factors such as social AIDS research include factors which contribute to support, nutritional status, and access to medical orwhich predict disease progression in individuals care. HIV infected individuals with a higher SES infected. The converse of this is the identification may have better access to these factors. Studies on offactors which contribute to orwhich predfct non­ HIV and SES have failed to reveal an association progression in certain HIV infected individuals. or have shown that psychosocial factors are impor­ Some of these questions can only be addressed by tant predictors of survival time in AIDS patients the prospective monitoring of both HIV negative and CD4 counts in asymptomatic seropositives. and HIV positive patients using appropriate labo­ Nutritional status may be an important me­ ratory techniques. diator. Malnutrition has beenshown to causesymp­ Specific objectives of the VIAS: toms similar to HIV infection. One recent review I. To continne and to expand specific studies of ofnutritional deficiencies in HIVinfectedgay men slow progressors within the cohort. has shown that beta-caroteneincreased CD4 counts; The studies have focused on HIV positive vitamin E decreased the CD8 count and increased men who haveshown littleeffects ofHIV infection the CD4/CD8 ratio; vitamin D decreased the CD4/ (i.e., symptoms and pathophysiologic markers) CD8 ratio; and iron increased the number of pe­ and show very mild signs of progression. This ripherallymphocytes in humans receiving supple­ group is refered to as "long-term survivors" and mentation. "non-progressors". VLAS refers to them as "slow The VLAS hopes to examine the effect of progressors". VLAS has studied and identified psychosocial factors and nutrition on progression several socioeconomic characteristics associated and their interrelationship with socioeconomic with slow progressors: status. With the collaboration ofDrS 0 'Shaughnessy Non-progressors: defined as persons HIV positive and Cassol, the VLAS has previously described a for more than 5 yrs, a CD4 count >500, Kamofsky group of individuals from the cohort who were score of 100% (measure of performance of com­ infected with HIV, but did not experience disease mon tasks), at CDC Stage III ofless, and had never progression. Thereason that thedisease progresses received AZT or PCP prophylaxis. in some individuals more rapidly is unknown. The Rapid progressors: defined by the VLAS, as per­ VLAS hopes to: sons who have developed AIDS (other than KS) 1. Quantify the amount ofcirculating HIV in these within 6 years of becoming HIV + and 5 years of individuals to determine other markers ofdisease enrolment if positive. progression. Two analyses were conducted: 2. Extend quantitative observations by analyzing 1. Case-control study comparing non-progessors the activity of HIV replication in the monocytes in with rapid progressors. slow progressors with matched controls. 2. A comparison of CD4 cell count decline in 3. To explore the alternative hypothesis. that seropositive men between 2 visits prior to July progression to disease is regulated by the presence/ 1987 when AZT became available. absence of other infectious agents. Page 12

II. To expand the cohort and enhance the behavoural cofactors for progression to AIDS, to ohservational data base. investigate changes in markers before and after VLAS wishes to recruit approximately 300 seroconversion, to identify patterns of disease pro­ gay males between the ages of 18-35 years, with gression, and to estimate the duration ofthe incuba­ known date ofseroconversion, beginning in mid­ tion period for v

LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS 6TH ANNUAL Be AIDS CONFERENCE, NOV. 1-3/92 This conference is designed for health professionals concerned about AIDS and issues related to AIDS, educators and counsellors working with people who have AIDS, those at risk for AIDS, and their families or significant others, and persons with AIDS. This program was planned by a committee made up of members ofeach of the target groups. The faculty includes an extensive number oflocal, national and international guest speakers. Sessions will be held, for example, on Issues in Care, Rural Issues, Issues in Education & Counselling, Pastoral Care and Aboriginal and Women's Issues. PLWHIV/AIDS Rate: $5 - $75 sliding scale, according to income by honour system. You may register by telephone using a credit card for payment, orby mail with a cheque or credit card. Pre-registration prior to October 15, 1992 is strongly recommended. You may register either for the full program (3 days) or for single days. For registration or further information, call 822-2626 or toll-free within BC 1-800-663-0348. Page 14 PAAC LAUNCHES which can often cost tens ofthousands ofdollars in NUTRITION infusion costs. The PNI will guarantee the TPN will only be used when other nutritional interven­ PROGRAM tions are not effective, which could help maximize the patient's insurance benefits." AMSTERDAM - Wasting and malnutrition, The PNI is being sponsored by three com pa­ common debilitating effects of HIV infection, are nies: Ross Laboratories of Columbus, Ohio; finally being addressed on a patient-by-patient Stadllanders Lifetime Pharmacy of Pittsburgh, basis. The Physicians Association for AIDS Care Pennsylvania; and Homedco Infusion ofFountain (PAAC) today announced a major educational Valley, California. In announcing the PNI, Nary program that could have a significant effect on the thanked these sponsors for their exemplary com­ quality and length of life of people with HIV mitment to the welfare of persons with mv dis­ disease. The program, tilled "PNI" (PAAC Nutri­ ease. Nary had special praise for Homedco Infu­ tional Initiative), is designed to offer case-by-case sion, which had chosen to underwrite the staffing education of physicians on the role of nutrition in costs ofadietician. According to Nary, "Homedco the course of mv disease. made a unique moral commitment to persons with In November of this year, PAAC will begin HIV disease when they chose to sponsora program providing free quarterly nutrition assessments for that could actually reduce the need for home all of the asymptomatic mY-infected patients of infusion services, a field in which they specialize." the association's member physicians. The assess­ This service will help maximize the patient's fi­ ments will be based on baseline data furnished by nancial resources by providing TPN only when it each physician and on a three-day food diary kept is absolutely necessary and appropriate. Homedco by each patient. [Canada--take notice!] is also working with PAAC on a nationwide nutri­ PAAC's president, Paul J. Cimoch, MD tional awareness program for people with HIV FACPsays, "this will bean invaluable educational disease and their physicians, and is making PAAC resource for many physicians, who may not be services available to all its physicians. familiar with the role nutrition may play in the Nary also thanked Ross Laboratories for progression of HIV disease. The more training a their continuoussupport ofthe PNI, which includes physician has in clinical nutrition, the better able funding for the design of the new computerized that physician will be to prevent, reduce, or effec­ assessment system, funding of several years of tively manage protein-calorie malnutrition, which research in the development ofPAAC'snutritional is a major complication of HIV disease." algorithm, and amajorgrant toward PAAC'snutri­ Early nutrition intervention based on the tion symposium. Nary added that it is critical for assessment may also help prevent or reverse HIV­ companies to fund such important research and associated cognitive impairment due to Vitamin development, especially when it is notspecifically Bn deficiency, as well as other mY-related nutri­ related to the company's products. "The social tional complications. The PNI will be supple­ consciousness ofRoss should be a model for other mented with a physician/patient handbook, aseries private sector corporations and publicsector agen­ ofeducationalvideotapes, and a series of nutrition cies," he said. symposia for physicians, otherhealthcare workers, Stadtlanders was acknowledged for their and people with mv disease. support ofthe upcoming PNI seminars. According According to PAAC's executive director, to Nary, "Stadtlanders has a consistent track record Gordon Nary, "the prevention of protein-calorie ofencouraging patients to learn about their disease malnutrition could have a significant im pact on the so they can participate in treatment decisions. lifetime cost of HIV treatment, in addition to Stadtlanders' understanding of the importance of maximizing the patient'S length and quality oflife. empowerment in living with HIV disease, and Thestandard treatment for advanced protein-calo­ other chronic diseases is unique in the industry." rie malnutrition is total parenteral nutrition (fPN), Amslerdam Page 15

INTERDISCIPLINARY 3TC STUDY AIDS CARE ROUNDS INFORMATION in a co­ HURLBURT AUDITORIUM, The 3TCstudy is being conducted fashion with the National CaricerInsti­ HOSPITAL operative ST. PAUL'S tute Bethcsta; Boston City Hospital, Boston; and St.Paul'sHospital, Vancouver. Up t075 patients OF MONTH, 3RD TlIURSDAY EAcn will be included overall. 22 patients have been p.m.) 1700 - 1800 HOURS (5-6 enroled to date.in the three centres. The primary goal-of a Phase IIII trial is to O'Shaughnessy and Oct 15, 1992 - Dr. Michael establish the safety and efficacy of the drug in Dr. Robert Hogg humans. Drug Distribution and Drug HIV/AlDS IS 3TC? Registry for BC WHAT an experimental drug belonging to the Nov 19,1992- Dr. Jack Forbes - 3TC is class ofdrugs. (Best known HIV and Adolescence nucleoside analogues Zidovudine AZl) Jan 21, 1993 - Dr. Peter Phillips member HIV and Tuberculosis WHAT DOES 3TC DO? Feb 18,1993 - Dr. Clifford Chan-Yan - In a variety oflaboratory tests 3TC was shown HlV and Nutrition to prevent the multiplication HIV infection. Mar 18, 1993 - Dr. Scott Whittaker - 3TC is thought-to have a less toxic effect on Gut Disease in HlV normal cells than zidovudine. Apr 15, 1993 - Dr. Silvia Guillemi WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Respiratory Involvement other than PCP - HlV positive patients with AIDS or advanced Dr. Penny May 20, 1993 - Dr. Karen Gelmon an ARC Bal1em - Patient remained ofantiretroviral therapy for at HIV and Women least 21 days prior to first CD4 determination. Jun 17, 1993 - Dr. David Kuhl and Ms Candy - CD4lymphocyte count <300 orif<50 cells then Garossino should be P24 positive. AIDS and Palliative Care - Should not have neurological abnormalities Jul1S, 1993 - Dr. Julio Montaner such as: Antiviral Therapy - - ddi induced peripheral neuropathy, Aug 19, 1993 • Dr. Andrew Pattullo - history of seizures, Co-factors of HIV Transmission - history of malignancies such as lymphoma. WHAT SHOULD I DOIFIAM in mY/AIDS Care are in­ All interested INTERESTED IN THE 3TC vited to attend. We welcome your feedback on topics, time and place, etc. For further informa­ STUDY? discuss the matter further with your tion call: - Please to making a decision. Dr. Michael Madsen, IDCSt. Paul's (Wed. family doctor prior in being screen, please contact Dr. only 12:30 - 16:(0) 631-5060 or 681-9229, or - Ifinterested Infectious DiseaseDepartmentSt. Irene Goldstone, BC Centre for Excellence in Nirvair Levitt, (604) 631-5415. HlV/AIDS at 631-5085. Paul's Hospital l'a~ 16

THE GUNFIGHTERS The film "Cat Ballou" for my money ranks You talk with me, privately and as gently as as oneoflhebcst movicsever made. Set in the late you know how, because if you are hurtful, I will 1800's, Cat--played by Jane Fonda--hires the wili­ feel disempowered. It becomes even more diffi­ est, fastest gunfighter in the West in the hope that cult if you feel compelled to act to take away some he will solve all her problems. The gunfighter, of my authority. The upshot may easily be that I played by Lee Marvin, turns out to be fast all right, will feel insult and anger. My reaction could be but less than perfect in other ways. It's OK--it all anything. comes out fine in the end. Back to Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin. You PriortoourSociety AnnualGeneralMeeting know what happened when our gunfighter hero got this year, our Board nominating committee into the same room as his rival--only onecameout. scrounged the ranks of the membership for the Yeah, sometimes Board members disagree. wiliest, But at toughest hombres they could find to sit on least it hasn't come to that! the Board. They wanted a crew of quick people who could deal with everything from populist THE cabinet ministers to flinty-eyed accountants to PETITION "fag"-baiting rednecks. They did pretty well. I guess most of you know, either directly or Surprise--when you hire this kind of"gun," it turns by the grapevine, that a petition has been circulated out that most of them have egos that match their which calls for the removal of the Board. talents. Every member of the Board has cared, I sit on the Board. I don't have a copy ofthe passionately, about what he thought should be petition because I haven't been given one, though done. Given that wewere not selected to bea crew I did ask. I have read it, but the circumstances were of"yes men," it should also be no surprise that we tense and I don't remember what it said well don't always see eye to eye. enough to comment point by point. The exquisite dilemma is this: the mandate No matter how you sliceit, removing incum­ oflhesociety is to empowerits members. Usually, bents from the Board in mid-term is a serious we c.:'m do that. But how does one handle this matter. The very least that is implies is dissatisfac­ situation--you and I each hold a Board appoint­ tion with what one has done. ment. You take notice ofwhat it is that I am doing Gentlemen--the petitioners I met are men-­ and you conclude that I am disempowering mem­ I take you at your word. Should the present Board be bers oracting to im pair theability ofthe Society to removed, I will stand for re-election, both as director empower the members. you are then obligated to and as officer. bring the matter to my attention. IfI am not re-elected, I will know that there Exercisingjudgement--usuallywithout com­ may bevalid unhappiness with my performance as plete information and without relevant profes­ Board member. In the event that this occurs, you sionaltraining--is what one in any sort ofexecutive hereby have my offer of resignation from all position does, be they peanut vendor or prime positions of responsibility in the Society. minister. For example, the manger of a service I risk being maudlin--but I want tosay it. My station might have to decide whether to fire an service to the members ofthe Society has provided em ployce overunproven but suspected dishonesty. me with oneofthe richest and most rewarding parts If the evidence is convincing, he/she has no choice of a very good life. Thanks. but to act. Love, Slryker Page 17

Furniture/Clothing Exchange and Dona­ tions: Good used furniture, household items, etc., accepted for members' use. Need storage space Mondays to Fridays 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturdays 11 and Volunteers with moving vehicles. Call Kay H. AM to 3 PM, Sundays and Holidays closed; PWA at PWA [or info. Administration Office open Mondays to Fridays Helpline: Call PWA Peer Counselling Hel­ only. Drop-in living room lounge: juices, freshly pline893-2253 to talk to a PeerCounsellor. Collect brewed Starbucks' coffee and other goodies when calls accepted [rom B.c. only. available. Home/Hospital Visits: Call PWA Peer OTHERPROGRAMS/SUPPORTPRO,TECTS Counselling Helpline 893-2253 for home/hospital OFFERED BY PWA AND OTHERS (call PWA visits and/or counselling. 893-2250 Fax 893-2251, unless numbcr(s) noted): Housing Rental Subsidy: For full mem­ Bridge: two weekly games running and bers. Application fonus availableatPWAreception. lessons are starting. New members welcome. Call Call for cheque issue date at month end. Stryker at PWA for info. Income Tax Preparation Assistance: Free Camouflage 1l1erapy: For full members. [or full members. CallStrykerat PWAfor info and By professional therapist. Call Kathie 688-2818 appointment. for cost, info.. Covered by CHF. Library: All welcome. Books, periodicals, Comox Valley Support Group: For HIV+ audio and video cassettes, reference materials, persons. Call Jack or Jim at 338-1492 for location, treatment/drug info., women & mY/AIDS info. times, etc. Call Ted E. at PWA for info. Complementary Health Fund (CIIF): For Loan Cupboard: Ambulatory aids avail­ full membersentitled to benefitsonly. Callorwrite able. W~eelchairs, walkers, canes,etc.Alsolimited Support Manager at PWA for eligibility, policies, medicalsupplies.StoredatAIDS Vancouver, 1272 procedures, etc. The issuance ofcheques to Third Richards. Sponsored jointly by AIDS Vancouver Parties MUST be pre-approved by Jackie. and PWA. Call A/V Client Services 687-2437. Complimentary Performance Tickets: Please deliver returning or donated items to A/V Reduced cost or free for volunteers, members and directly. escorts. Call Support Manager at PWA for avail­ Massage Therapy: Free for full members. ability. Call Bart Malone872- 4323 for info. and location. Cowichan Valley Support Group: All PeerCounselling: CallPWA PeerCounsel­ welcome. Twice monthly meetings for family, lingHelpline893-2253 to talk to a PeerCounsellor. friends and PWNHIV+ in Duncan. Offers support Collect calls accepted from B.C. only. Call PWA and social events, strictly confidential. Call Colin for info, to join future orientation sessions, etc. at 743-9480 or Jackie at 748-1995 for location, Retreats/Day Trips: check with PWA times and info. switchboard for upcoming outings. Debtors' Assistance: Offering advice to SA.GA. (Surrey AIDS Group Assoc.): members on financial responsibilities regarding The next meetings will resume in September. For debts. Presents options available to deal with debt more info. call 574-9569. load and will guide people through the process of Speakers' Bureau: Call Barry B. or Advo­ choice. Toaccess phoneBob Turnbullat 660-3552 cacy Managerat 893-2250 for information, to join, Monday, TueSday or Wednesday only. Say that or to arrange for PWA speakers. Stryker referred you. Switchboard/Reception: Call Quita or Food Bank: Free for PWNHIV+'s. Spon­ Roger at PWA to volunteer, 893-2250. sored byAIDS Vancouver. Call NV ClientServices Treatment Information Project: Call 687-2437 for info. on piCk-up. Home delivery project members at PWA[or info and to volunteer. based on need. Page 18

Vancouver Meals Society (VMS): For home-ridden PWA's, delivers meals for persons with AIDS, specially those just out ofthe hospital. Call NY Client Serviccs687-2437 foravailability, schedules, etc. Call Easter 682-MEAL (682-6325) to volunteer,join and for info. on VMS a non-profit voluntecr-based registered charitableorganization. VolunteerIntuke: Cal1 Ouita, Tom, or Roger at PWA for volunteer opportunities. Application forms at PWA reception. MONDAYS Volunteer Meals: Supplied at office for al1 Hairstyling: Free for full members, 10 AM volunteers working 3 hours that day on approved to 2 PM. Sign-up sheet on lounge bulletin board. projects. Call PWA before 10:30 AM to be placed Professional hairdressers. Pleasecome with freshly on list. Also on Saturdays. washed hair. l3y appointment only. Walk For AIDS '92: Don't forget to get Aboriginal I'eoples' Support Group: All those pledges in! Call Greg D. or Gary G. (voice welcome. 0 fspecial interest to persons concerned pager 623-1332) 893-2254 or PWA for info. with \-\lV/AIDS issues. Meets 7 - 9 PM at the THANKS TO ALL WHO I'ARTICIPATED Vancouver Native Cultural Health Centre, 451 AND MADE THESE YEAR'S WALK AN­ East Hastings Street (254-9949). Call Alan K. or OTHER GREAT SUCCESS! Ken B. at PWA for info. lnformaland confidential. Sponsored by the Vancouver Native Health Soci­ A NOTE FROM ety and PWAjointly. AIDS ArtTherapy Group: New group is starting CARE MONTREAL in fall. Early registration suggested, register at PWA reception. AIDS Community Care Montreal has nuddy Support: For buddies recently received an AIDS Community Ac­ of PWA's. Sponsored and held at AIDS tion Program grant to write a cookbook Vancouver, 1272 Richards Street, every 2nd Monday, focusing on nutritional needs of People 7 - 9 PM. Call NY Helpline 687-2437 for info. Living With HIV/AIDS. The main purpose of LegaIClinic: offered the cookbook is to provide recipes incorpo­ by DBC law students.. Wills, power of attorney, landlord/tenant rating nutritional recommendations, ease prob­ lems. By appointment only 7:00-9:00 of preparation, and bUdgetary limitations. pm at PWA offices; sign-up sheet at reception. Menuplanning, basic nutrition, "smart shop­ Sept 14-Nov 16. "Living in Each Moment" ping," and cooking with nutritional supple­ Meditation Group: Open to persons ments are some of the ares to be covered. living with HIV, friends and supporters. Not a support group. If you, or anyone involved with your Meets at 7:30 PM. Contact Kerry organization, have recipes you at 687-1936 for info. and would like to 10C

BoardofDirectorsMeetings: All members drop in, voluntary assistance. Open to those who welcome,7 p.m. Call PWA office for location, are mv+ or have AIDS, their fam ily, friends and meets every 2nd Tuesday. Call Bryan or Manag­ supporters in informal surroundings. Confidential ing Director for info. atmosphere for discussion of related topics, seek Women and mV/AIDS Support Group: mutual support,exchange ideas, make new friends, For HIV+ women seeking info. and peer support. etc. Call Merv 986-2127 or Quita 926-2633 for Call the Positive Women's Network for time and info. FAX 926-6751. Transportation can be ar­ place at 893-2200. ranged. North Shore Men's Living Positive Sup­ EDNESDAYS . port Group: Men with mV+/AIDS only. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. See North ShoreSupport SupportCommitteeMeetings: AllSociety Group for details. Call Merv at 986-2127 or fax members welcome and encouraged to participate. 926-6751. PWAboardroom, lO:30AMsharp, meetsbi-weekly. Quilting Bee: All welcome. Helmcken For info. callTom M. or Support Manager. Devel­ House, 649 Helmcken (at Granville), 6 - 10 PM. ops and facilitatessupportservices. Projects include Bang on lounge window to gain entrance. Supplies retreats, support groups, drop-in lounge, library, provided byKay H. CallBrenda669-4090forinfo. peer counselling, helpline, home/hospital visits. Any contributed goodies appreciated. Coffee avail­ Poly & Esther's Closet: Free clean used able. clothes and small household items, 12:30-2:30, VPWAS-Capital Region Women's Sup­ enter off Helmcken. . port Group Project (Victoria): Women only. Chinese nerbalProject/Acupuncture: For Drop-in, 613 Superior St. Call Victoria Status of mem bers only. Consultationsat PWA office, 1:30­ Women's Action Group (SWAG) at 381-1012 for 6 pm. Sign up for appt. at reception desk. Call more information. Stephen M. at PWA for info. Sponsored by PWA, facilitated by a professional. By appointment only. THURSDAYS ... . Cancellations must be made no later than noon of the appointment day-NO EXCEPTIONS. Also Therapeutic Touch Sessions: Free for full available Fridays. members, 1 - 3 PM. By appointment only. Call PWA Positive LivingSupportGroup: Open PWA for info. Sign-up sheet at reception. to all persons with mY/AIDS. Drop in at the PWA Advocacy Committee Meetings: All Soci­ lounge 7:30 - 9:30 PM. For mutual support and etymemberswelcome.PWABoardroom,3:00PM empowerment, exchange of information, etc. In- sharp. Meeting bi-weekly--call Alan K. or Advo­ . formaland confidential, no facilitator. CallSupport cacy Manager for info. Deals with access to Manager at PWA for info. treatments, human rights, political and legal is­ Fund Development CommitteeMeetings: sues, etc. Projects include external and media All welcome. Meets bi-weekly at 7:30 PM sharp. relations, speakers' bureau, treatment info. Call PWA for dates and location. Advises on Finance Committee Meetings: All mem­ funding proposals. Projects include WalkforAids bers welcome. PWA boardroom, 7 PM sharp. '92, customer/merchant displayed donation boxes, Meeting bi-weekly. Works to ensure properfinan­ casino nights, third party and community events, cialprocedures, reporting and monitoring. Advises donor recognition, social and event representa­ regarding budgets, controls, accounting, external tions. Call Chris D. orManaging Director for info. audit, taxation, etc. CallHarry orManaging Direc­ Healing Circle: Meets Wednesdayevenings. tor for info. Call Lela 689-8476 for info. NOTa drop-in group. "Get Over It" Alcoholics Anonymous North Shore Support Group: All wel­ Meeting: Allwelcome. Drop-in, 12-step program, come, not limited to North Shore residents. Meets PWA lounge, 7 - 8 PM. Call PWA for info. Of 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in a North Shore home, special interest to HIV/AIDS concerned persons. Page 20

VPWAS-Capital Region Support Group duty. Call PWA for info. Juices, freshly-brewed Project (Victoria): All welcome. Drop-in, 613 Starbucks' coffee and other goodies when avail­ Superior St. Call 3883-7494 or write P.O. Box able. 8120, Victoria V8W 3R8 for info. An outreach IIairstyling: At last! Kenn Lee of'Crimp­ project of our Society. ers" will be in the PWA lounge 11:00-3:00 on Family, Friends and Partners of Persons Saturdays. Come on in with freshly washed hair. with IIIV/AIDS Support Group: All welcome. Book appointments with reception. Starts Sept. Sponsored by AIDS Vancouver. Group meets atSI. 12th. Andrew's-Wesley Church Education Centre, 1020 "Friends For Life" IIeterosexualSupport Nelson (at Burrard), Rm 203,7:30 - 9:30 PM. Call Group: All welcome. Meets at a North Shore NY Helpline 687-2437 orJoy Moon 299-4828 for home, 7 PM. Call Quita 926-2633, FAX 926-6751 info. Free underground parking. or Tom M. at PWA for info. Possibly alternating "Coping with Loss and Grier' Support with Sundays. Group: All welcome. Sponsored by AIDS Van­ couver. 2nd Thursday ofeach month, 7:30 - 9:30 SUNDAYS PM at SI. Andrew's - Wesley Church Education Centre 1020 Nelson (at Burrard). Call Joy Moon 299-4828 for info. Sundays At Four: A program of spiritual discovery for those touched in any "New Hope" NarcoticsAnonymous Meet· way by HIV and AIDS. 4 pm, King Room of St. Paul's ing: Allwelcome. Drop in, 12-step program, PWA Angliam Church, 1130Jervis St.--Church lounge, 8:30- 10 PM. CallPWAfor info. Hall entrance. All Ofspecial welcome; coffee, interest to mv/AIDS concerned tea and goodies are provided. persons. NA 24­ Offering hour helpline: 873-1018. support to PWA/HIV+'s, friends, sup­ porters and those who have lost someone to AIDS. FRIDAYS

ChineseHerbalProject/Acupuncture: For HEALTH COLLECTIVE members only. Consultations at PWA office, 1:30­ ANNIVERSARY 6 pm. Sign up for appt. at reception desk. Call Twenty years of health activism! The Stephen M. at PWA for info. Sponsored by PWA, Vancower Women's Health Collective will facilitated by a professional. By appointment only. celebrate its 20th Anniversary from No-" Cancellations must be made no later than noon of vember 13th-15th. Friday night will tell the the appointment day-NO EXCEPTIONS. Also progress of the Women's Health Move­ available Fridays. ment through a collage of music, oration, Qi Gong: Free for Members. Traditional and other performance artforms. Saturday­ Chinese Medicine exercises. 7 PM at St. Paul's andSunday will bring together awide range Anglican Church, 1130 Jervis (at Pendrell). Facili­ of workshops, panel and lectures including tated by a professional. Call Steve M. for info. Exploding the Myths about Aging; '. . . Mulitcultural Health Issues; Eating Disor­ SATURDAYS· . ders and Images of Ourselves; Mothering; Sexual Encounters and Relationships; PWA Drop-in: Open to all members. Ideal Stress-Strategies and Visions for for out-of-towners or those working weekdays. Changeand more. Library resource centre open. Peer counselling The conference will be held at the available, no appointment necessary. Drop-in held Native Education Centre in the heart of in PWA lounge, 11 AM - 3 PM, no facilitator on Vancower. E. 5th Ave. For further details call 255-8284 or 255-8245. Page 21

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REFORM AND RENEWAL INTHE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: GETTING COMMUNITIES INVOLVED GORDON NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE, 1019 BROUGHTON ST, OCT. 179 AM - 4 PM The BC Minister of Health, Elizabeth Cull, recently asked 14 communities throughout BC to hold a consultative workshop on the Refonn and Renewal of the Health System: Getting Communities Involved. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about the government's plans for a reformed and renewed health system and will be asked to suggest strategies to enable community members to have a greater say in decisions which affect the heallh of their community. Come and help forge a greater sense of community. The West End workshop is organized by the West End Neighbours in Action and will be held at Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton St., on October 17th, from 9 am to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome. A free lunch wil1 be provided and assistance with childcare, transportation and interrretation is available upon request. The workshop is sponsored by the BC Healthy Communities Network and the Associated Boards of Heallh of Be. For more information, to register and call the to volunteer, coordinator, Asha Anand at 736-9H44, West End Neighbours in Action. Page 23 LIBRARY NEWS The library has had a busy month what with the HELLO FROM loss ofoursummer4 student, Jason. This has been a great loss and he is missed by all. Ourbest wishes go PRINCE GEORGE to him and hope that he has a very successful year! AIDS SOCIETY The integration of the libraries is going on and we would like to thank those reception volunteers who (PGAS)! have been doing the re-labeling and stamping ofour books to read P.A.R.C. Library. We still are in need Although we arc hoping to have our ofvolunteers for shifts no experience in necessary!! own office and drop in centre in the very We arealso hoping that we will be able to consolidate near future, we can be reached for the time the AV Library catalog on the computer. This will being, at: be a start that will enable users to be able to search Box 212, Station "An our data files and find materials more readily. Prince George, BC V2L 4S1 The library also has materials that don't deal Telephone: Shirley at 564-3364; directly with HIV/AIDS. We have subscriptions to Beth at 963-8558 (evenings) Bay Area Reporter, the Sentinel, and New York Native newspapers. There are also copies ofXTRA, Our HIV/AIDS Support group for G.O., Common Ground and Shared Vision. For family/friends and partners, is presently some lighter reading we have copies of the Advo­ meeting every second and fourth Thursday cate, and Christopher Street. You can also keep up at 7 PM in the library of St. Andrew's with what other organizations are doing as we have United Church, 5th Avenue and Union an extensive file of miscellaneous newsletters, so Street. feel free to take advantage of these materials. TedE.

PEER COUNSELLOR PROJECT It is my privilege to welcome the new Peer Counsellors to the P.A.R.C. offices. Our most recent training session took place on the 19th and 20th of August, in the P.A.R.C. boardroom. Many thanks to those who participated in helping get what could be described as a mountain of information to the new counsellors. A "follow-up" meeting was held on the 16th ofSeptember for new Peer Counsellors and FOllOW-Up meetings will continue as deemed necessary by the group. If you are interested in Peer Counselling, contact the project so you may be involved in the next training session. We have managed to settle into the new offices despite our hopes of yet obtaining an office desk for our administrative area, located on the main floor in the cubicles area. There will be a post board for general information sharing, schedules, etc. Our counselling room remains on the 2nd floor near reception. As well, there is access to private counselling areas on the main floor. Out of town and all PWA members are welcome to attend our monthly meetings. The next Peer Counselling meeting will be held in the latter part of October. Contact the on-duty Peer Counsellor to submit agenda items or to find out the In-Service topic being presented. In early August, the Peer Counsellors went on a retreat to Hornby Island. Other than the 12 hour plus trip getting to our destination, all considered the retreat a success. Many thanks to Stuart E. for allowing us to camp on his property, in relaxed and beautiful surroundings. Michel L. will be on a leave ofabsence until the end ofSeptember. Please contact the "alternate co-ordinator" for further information regarding Peer Counselling. Thank-yoII, Michael E. Page 24 II OBITUARIES ROBERT PAUL CAMPBELL­ GRAHAM APR 15/64 -AUG 11/92 Aftera courageous fight, Bobby let go oflhis life as we know it to start his way on a new journey. Bob was a bright, gentle, kind and caring man with simple tastes and little demands on life. He unconditionally loved his family and many friends who are located from coast-to-coast. They willalways rememberBob forhis devoted love and specialway he was in touch with both the plant and animal kingdoms. Intuitive? Oh yes! Not only did he trust and live by his intuition but he had an incredible ability of knowing what, where and when, long before it happened. PEl HSIEN LIM To me Robert was an understanding, dedicated and loving partner. I have learned so much because of JUNE 12, 1953-­ you, Robert. I love you and I'll miss you always. Bobby, Mishka (our doberman) and I have so SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 many to thank in the caregiving we've received over After a long and valiant battle with the past eight months. To the nurses, doctors, social AIDS, Pei Hsien Lim left this world sur­ workers, housekeeping and many volunteers of the rounded by the love of his chosen family of Palliative Care Unit ofSt. Paul's Hospital I extend my friends, at St. Paul's Hospital's Palliative utmost respect and appreciation to you and for the Care Unit. philosophy of your department. Here the hands-on Proud gay man, accomplished artist, caregivers are so very knowledgeable, compassionate dancer and poet, model, caregiver, articulate and understanding; and where music is a medicine to spokesperson and champion for People Liv­ comfort the body and soul. Such an environment is ing With AIDS, arbiterofgood taste, passion­ created by staff, patients and their families so as to ate lover and liver of life, teller of great bring a quality ofpeace and understanding to dying as stories, sought after teacher, respected advi­ well as to living. sor and cherished friend: Pei Hsien Lim gave I would like to thank our many friends, espe­ up his gentlesoulinto the hands ofAngels and cially David O'Brien, Peter Lennox, Raymond Hurley now rests in peace and light. and VictorMacDonald for theirdevoted love and care. Lim's memorial service was conducted Robert's wish was to spare us all the grief of a by Rev. Gordon Dominey, Tuesday, Sept. IS, memorial service and funeral for he rejoiced death as 1992 at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Vancou­ he embarked on what was tocom"eand wished us all to ver Be. Flowers gratefully declined in favour carryon with strength and happy memories. of donations to the Vancouver Persons With Those wishing to show respect may do so by AIDS Society, 1107 Seymour St., Vancouver sending contributions to the Palliative Care Unit at St. V6B SS8, or Vancouver Meals Society, C/O Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC V6Z lY6 on Bob's #102-1140 PendrellSI., VancouverV6E IIA. behalf. Kearney Funeral Services FOR LIM A WALK BEFORE BREAKFAST Isn't this what life could be: a walk before breakfast with the sea opening its chapters ofwater and light, flexing its silken muscle, pUlsing back and forth - ~~~;e a kind ofaccompaniment to breath? ...... :.. , ~"-"J Along its rough edges ~...... shells and small birds gather Graphic: by P.H. Urn the rick-rack of life in aU its stages: feather and fish bone, those sand crabs that we see only by their tiny SEEINGWITH pinpricks ofabsence. All summer we eat when ~he tug NEW EYE of appetite tells us, Yesterday I sat down make love at odd moments, With water color and drawing pencils the sand beneath us as pliant as flesh. For the first time Ifwe refused to leave, would our skins turn In a long time the amber of beer glass? Would we learn to walk always arched Oh how my hand shook into the wind, half-naked And I really have doubt and vulnerable and tough as seaweed, If I can do it again leaving behind not footprints but the discarded carapace When I had both eyes of our other life? 20/20 vision L Ptslon In my casual arrogance I took one look And was sure that I saw everything

Now that I only have one eye I always take a second look And see with humility

Slowly and magically the hand steady Once again The creative process has begun

And I saw the whole universe Inside the pink lilies and beauty Like never before Lim May 10/92 Page 26 FYI: MINISTRY OF SOCIAL SER­ VICES EMERGENCY MOVING ALLOWANCE ELIGIBILITY I CLASSIFIEDS I In the following situations, assistance may ~LEASE NOT~: Ads are placed Cree oC charge by be granted to cover emergency moving costs: Interested partIes. Answer at your own risko-the - a landlord refuses to allow a recipient to remain Society does not take responsiblity Cor verity of as a tenant after the home is sold; information provided. - the home will be demolished; Needed: VIIS or Beta movies in good - the home has been destroyed; condition for the library. We can lend them to - the homeis condemned by health/safety officials; members, and wealso hope to restart Movie Nights. - the recipient's total sheller costs will be signifi- Friday Night at the Movies: Good quality cantly lower at the new accommodation. VCR needed by Lounge project to start up movie In this case, assistance may also include the nights in the fall. CallJackieat 893-2250 ifyou can costs of miscellaneous furnishing directly con­ donate one. nected to the move. NOTE: The maximum benefit Have season's tickets to the Opera or the for the move is $500. Symphony? If you're unable to attend occasion­ ELIGIBILITY CONSTRAINTS ally, wehavememberswhowould enjoy an evening Recipients evicted due to their own actions out! Call Jackie at 893-2250. are not eligible for assistance with moving costs' PWA looking for inexpensivejuicerand/or other than a crisis grant to avoid apprehension ofa wheatgrass juicer. Call Paul at 684-4615. child or where persons' lives are endangered. Healthy White Male looking for house with STORAGE OF POSSESSIONS yard or apartment suitable for dog. Call Clint at When the family possessions must bestored 687-0679. for a limited period of lime, two estimates for Interested in visiting a Gulf Island with storage must be obtained by the recipients. The other mv+ people at no cost? Call 483-4616 for cost must be retrieved whenever possible. more information. Looking for housemates: mv/AIDS room­ mates wanted. Prefer people who are active in the community or workforce. Fully furnished, full yard, 4 bedrooms, fireplace, $350/mo includes cable, hydro, telephone. Located convenient to Metrotown Skytrain. Phone Don, 435-9007. HIV+ straight male, age 35, attractive tall, blonde, clean and sober, good physical condition, works out, wishes to meet HIV+ woman for companionship and friendship. Write to Kel, cio Jackie at PWA office, 1107 SeymourSt, V6B 5S8. All replies answered with discretion. HIV+ gay male w/mild disabilities, in fair health, good sense of humour, somewhat shy, wishes to meet HIV+ man for outings, quiet evenings and friendship. Must like dogs, movies, dinners out and not into drugs oralcohol. Late 30s to early 50s preferred. Write to Terry c/o Jackie, PWA office, 1107 Seymour St, V6B 5S8. Out of town replies welcome. Disabled HIV+ man needs donation ofelec­ tric typewriter in good condition. Contact Jackie

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Gay & Lesbian Centre Nurse: Malenurse available Tues-Thurs. 10-6, female nurse in Mon. NOTICEBOARD 10-3; dealing with STD & HlV issues; at GLC, 1170 Bute St. PLEASE call us at 893-2250 to GrandForks MassageTherapy: Matthew notify us of any change ofaddress to Shumaker is an RMTat 125 Market Ave. in Grand ensure that you receive your forks, 442-2761. His services are rovered by MSP with a doctor's referral. newsletter! Hospital Visiting: Interested in visiting PWAs in St. Paul's? We have formed a new Adapted Fitness Classes: especially de­ hospital visiting team. Contact Robert Fyke or signed for people with physical disabilities. West Llewellyn at the office to apply. PWAs often End Community Centre, Fridays 11:00 a.m. to experienceisolation and boredom,especially those 12:00 noon.Dropin fee $2. Call 689-0571 for info. that come in from out of town and have no local Air Care Testing: mechanic by trade, will support people. share info with members on emissions testing and Kamloops Area Support Group: "!losi­ smog devices; also looking for reduced prices for. tive People" Support Group. Call Don or Michael replacement parts. Michael W. at 525-9797. at 573-4309 for info. and location of meeting. Arts Supplies Required: Two members Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. need donations ofart supplies-all types and me­ New Women's Circle: a healing circle for dia welcome; oilbasedand acrylicpaints, oilpastel women inspired by native traditions. Offered crayons, conte, charcoal,brushes, canvasand frames every Thursday evening, Phoenix Centre, 803 ­ would be most appreciated. Leave a message with 518 Beatty Street. Call Manaya at 439-0137. Jackie at 893-2250. . PFLAG (parents and Friends/Family oC ATISH: Lesbian & Gay Network for Lesbiansand Gays): Supportgroup. Forinfo.call people of colour who identify with South Asia 255-4429. (Indo-Pakistani subcontinent), Africa and the Photography: characterization, black & MiddleEast by birth, descentoradoption. Monthly white portraits. Sliding scale for members. For meetings, peer counselling, support group. Write interview, please call Richard P. at 682-6066. to ATISH Network, Box 345 - 1027 Davie St., Portable Sewing Machine: available for Vancouver V6E 4L2. loan to members. Call Jackie at 893-2250. Bridge: two weekly games running and ProCessional Counselling Project: Regis­ lessons are starting. New members welcome. Get tered Clinical Counsellors and Social Workers in touch with Stryker at 893-2250. provide free and confidential one hourcounselling Camouflage Therapy: available through sessions to clients by appoiritment. If you need CHFfunds, for info. callKathie Giasson, therapist, help book an appointment at 684-6869. Gay and at 688-2818. Lesbian Centre, 1170 Bute Street. Celebration Circle: Mondays 7:30-9:30 at Right to Die Society of Canada: a non­ 2025 W.4th Ave. $10-15 charge. Call Susan Elek profit organization promoting the philosophy of at 983-3056 for information. voluntary euthanasia. P.O. Box 39018, Victoria Comox Valley Support Group: anyone V8V 4X8, (604) 380-1112. interested in attending a support group for HlV+ Silk-screening T-shirts, posters, banners. persons in the Comox Valley area, contact Jack or Call Philip at 253-4323; reduced rate for PWA Jim at 338-1492. members. Cowichan Valley Support Group: family, VPWAS Capital Region: PWA Wellness friends and those living with HlV and AIDS in the Centre is open 6 days per week, Monday to Satur­ Cowichan Valley. Twice monthly meetings in day, 12 noon to 4 pm, at613 SuperiorSt., Victoria. Duncan. Support and social; strictly confidential. Call 383-7494 for info. or write P.O. Box 8120, Call Colin at 743-9480 or Jackie at 748-1995. Victoria, B.C. V8W 3R8. Page 28 HELPLINE: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Advocacy Project Team: are you inter­ ested in helping individuals with a wide variety of problems related to living with lIlV/AIDS? Chal­ lenging and satisfying. Call Linda or Advoc Mgr. Drivers with vehicles: needed on a check­ in or on-callarrangement, usually in the afternoons, to run errands. Hairstylist needed to do haircuts for members, own transportation helpful. Lihrary Volunteers: are needed for both libraries. No experience required! Contact Megan, Ted or Support Manager. Newsletter Project Memhers: are needed to participate in the editing and production ofthe Vancouver PWA Society Newsletter. . Receptionists: are needed to greet visitors. This person would provide information about our organization, its programmes and its services. Retreats: Want to be involved in planning and organizing a retreat for members? Contact Jackie at 893-2250 to join the team. Switchboard operators: are needed to an­ swercallsand direct them to theappropriate people, take clear and concise messges and have a general knowledge of AIDS. Treatment Information Project: Direct line 893-2265 orthrough PWA Switchboard. Con­ tact Doug M., Am or Peter D. to volunteer. Truck or van: needed to pick up donated furniture and clothing. Even a few hours a week would be helpful. We can reimburse for mileage and parking (NOT repairs, insurance, TIlls newsletter Is printed·on 50% recycled paper gas orfines). --stock. Contact Brian S. or JohnW., donations project. For more information about these ~ and other volunteer opportunities, call UnltedYh';J Tom or Quita Atfi6ale ~no;y.. at 893-2250.

THE VANCOUVER PERSONS WITH AIDS SOCIElY NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED BY THE VANCOWER PERSONS WITH AIDS SOCIETY. OUR OFFICE IS AT 1107 SEYMOUR STREET, VANCOWER. B.C. V6B 588, PHONE (604) 893-2250 FAX (604)893-2251. THE VANCOUVER PERSONS WITH AIDS SOCIElY IS A REGISTERED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION (REVENUE CANADA REG. #0760124-11-27) THIS NEWSLETTER MAY REPORT ON EXPERIMENTAL AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES BUTTHE COAl!­ TION/SOCIETY DOES NOTRECOMMEND PARTICULAR THERAPY. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE TRYING ANY NEW TREATMENT. OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL AUTHORS AND NOT NECESSARILY THE BOARD OF THOSE OF DIRECTORS OR THE VANCOUVER PERSONS WITH AIDS SOCIElY.