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1996 Since 1985 ... a publication of First City Network, Inc., a nonprofit, tax exempt, 501 ( c )(3 ), all-volunteer service organization oflesbians & gays. First Citv Network Mission Statement First Cit)• Network. Inc. is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization of concemed citizens, tocusing on the establislunent of a gay & lesbian positive community; striving for a forum in which our members share ideas and strengths, stimulate personal growth, and enhance opportunities for t City Network, Inc. socialization. First City Network provides national, state. and local infonnation & referral services regarding health care, counseling, education, advocacy, and mutual support. Post Office Box 2442 Founded: September 29. 1985 Savannah, GA 31402 Visit Gay Savannah in 1996 Step into the past, and enjoy which includes news, opinions, true Southern charm & hospitality original writing, humor, 15~ Vl?tttt14et- ~t ~ei?t ~ttvtt~t?tt~ ~ (f€9t-gttt in Savannah, Georgia. ;,j·~--~~~~~~~~ reasonable advetising rates, and an <11~) ~;Jl9-l9<9\i-5 Founded in 1733, Savannah ,~ · extensive directory of area, state ! has seduced 1996 Olympic ~~IM:I-t and national resources, including yachting, film producers, and ·• ·• ·•• ·•,•. _•:.••,•,.. ••· Savannah historic inns and bed & authors of national best -sellers to _,, .. ,_, _,_,, breakfasts, as well as area extol the flamboyant attraction of restaurants, professionals, and America's first planned city. retail businesses catering to the During the Civil War, General LJIJ"'-"-___j'-------""-·..:.........~--'--'~....: gay community. Sherman himself, on his march to Gay Savannah ... Georgia's First City. To receive two free issues, the sea that left so many other (FCN), a nonprofit, tax exempt, call (912) 236-CllY, 24 hours FCN Southern cities in ruins, told service organization of lesbian & daily, or write: FCN Box 2442 Box 2442 President Lincoln that Savannah gay volunteers, invites you to visit. Savannah, GA 31402. Savannah, GA 31402-2442 was too beautiful to burn. Today, We think you'll find Savannah and First City Network Inc. the Landmark Historic District is nearby Tybee Island great places began with 13 gay and lesbian Forwarding & Address the largest in the U.S., known for to visit and to live. Please let us citizens meeting in a Savannah Correction Requested its unique and diverse architecture, know if we can assist you in any Historic District basement and 23 landscaped squares, shaded way. apartment on East Jones Street, on by an urban forest of moss-strewn Every month, FCN publishes September 29, 1985. By the live oaks. Southeast Georgia's only lesbian continued, page 7 ... City Nef:w'ork, Inc. and gay periodical, Network News, ~~.....,.----- 24 Hour Information Line • Page 2: Upcoming First Satr1rdav Socials. • Page 5: Board Update. 236-CITY • Page 9: A sampling of Upcoming Events. • Pag~ 10: Condensed News. • Page 11: Comm11nit}' Action Gro11p News. • Pag~ 14: Volunteer Opportunities with FCN. • Pag~ 16 : Your Savannah Gal' G11ide. • Page 17: State & National Directorv. • Page 19: S11bscription & Advertisement ln{jJrmation. etwork News [---NetWork ·News ~- avannah, Georgia ravannah, Georgia I Janua 1996 fJ ~ - ~~J~a~n~u~a~ry~1~9~9~6~~------------~~--~~------------, lw~ TcMM "(;c, ~ H~ N'-1V YU<J~. "'+-- T..,tu I~ IS~ Cc....u E~ c+- 1k Sc~ J=irst Saturday 10532 Sugar Bush Road. Southside. 1208 Fifth Avenue. Tybee Island. Social Near Jones Avenue, o.ffTwe(fth Street. q[( 'Tihet Avenue. In Colonial l'illage. _ ~ - rii Savannah gardens are blooming. and hormones arc starting to bot! . Already breaking those resolutions? Celebrate 1996 among fa ~ ~ --- ----------1·a miliar faces and new. Bring your First Saturday Social hors Want to meet some new folk? Trv our hosts this month. These first time First Saturdav Social hosts mov-ed from Tampa to the Coastal Empire d'oeuvres and BYOB. Margaret & Martha have previously hosted recently. Congratulate them on a wise decision, and reward them with your this popular monthly event ... and were willing to do it again! most clever hors d'oevres, and BYOB. 7:30pm. Drive to Tybee Island, until you come to the second traffic light From do\\-ntovm. take Abercom past Montgomery Crossroads to Ti on the island; turn right onto Jones Avenue. Travel to Twelfth bet A venue, tum right Pass the flashing light, then make your first right Street, and turn right Go two blocks, and turn left onto Fifth A v (look for Colonial Village sign), that's Dorchester Road. Go to end (3 enue. It's the fourth house on the left. 7:30pm. blocks) and make left on Sugar Bush Road Information: Martha & Margaret at 786-7887. Information: Dino & Gary at 920-7660. 313 Windy Hill Road. Oatland Island. 114 Sycamore Crossing. Off Islands Expressway, near Wilmington River. Palmetto Cove, off Walthour, on Wilmington Island Spring's around the comer, and love is in the air. Perhaps you'll meet Those madcap lesbian suburbanites are at it again' It's not enough 4 I someone new, and impress them with your hot apple tarts, or stuffed that their December Social was such a smashing success ... noooo . they mushrooms! BYOB & fingerfood to share, please. Homeprovider offers feel compelled to do it again' BYOB and hors d'oeuvres to share, please. nonalcoholic mixers, serviceware, and convivial atmosphere. 7:30pm. From Savannah, take President Street (becomes Islands Expressway) Drive Highway 80 toward Wilmington Island. Take Quarterman to toward the islands. One mile past Wilmington River, tum right onto Oat Johnnv Mercer. and tum left. Tum right on Walthour. Go a mile, and tum land Island. Tum right at first road (Sand Hill), go to second street (Windy right i~to Pal~etto Cove subdivision. Tum left at Sea Pines, then right at Hill) and tum right again. House is on comer. 7:30pm. second street, Sycamore Crossing. Seventh house on left. Information: Sandy at 897-7432. Information: Alisa & Rebecca at 897-7838. Where did tile Spring Go? Those Springtime First Saturday Socials went like hot cakes! We're now booking the Summer season. Plan ahead to get your favorite month confirmed. Also, looking for scheduler & 912 Barnard Street. Historic District. coordinator for these successful FCN events. Call 236-CITY. Near Forsyth Park,. Yet to stay at a Savannah Bed & Breakfast? At least now you can visit one for the evening. Warm up for St. Pat's by joining old friends and new First Saturday Social Hostesses I Hosts needed for upcoming Socialites at this Victorian guesthouse. These first time hosts moved to the months ... they're the ones who enjoy these events the most. You Coastal Empire recently. Come bring your warm welcome, your great hors FT======= ==---===--===-II open your h~me to well-manner~d guests. who bring hors d'oevres, and BYOB. 7:30pm. d'oeuvres to share, and even their own spirits. Host provides Take Victory Drive (Highway 80) to Drayton Street, turning north, location, disposable serviceware (FCN member. Alice. has the toward the Historic District. Tum left on Park Avenue (at Forsyth Park). N supply of these, if you'd like us to provide them). and Go three blocks to Barnard Street and tum right Two-story Victorian at nonalcoholic mixers I beverages. Always the first Saturday of the 912 Barnard soon will be on your right. month, and always at 7:30pm. Reserve your favorite month of the Information: Kevin at 234-9121. year, months in advance! Call Kern & Lawrence at (912) 354- 1814. C'mon. it's a hoot! Network News - ·- avannah, Georgi 5 \ Janua 1996 First Ci!J!. Network1 Inc. ~ Financial Statement by Margaret by .\ fargarel HIV I AIDS Legal Project The new year looks bright for first City Netvmrkl We have: ( '$ ) From: 11115/95 This program of (]eorgia To: 12/15/95 moved in a positive direction in securing a meeting place and. for the : /_ega/ ,C..,'ervices proYidCS free legal ....... •~' • first time, l'CN will have a home. i services to persons liYing with HlV Treasurer· s Start Income Expense Change+/ Balance In December, \ve had our annual Carolling Carriage Ride ! relaycd problems. who meet income Report - • PLUMBING guidelines. Services arc confidential. event; 26 people braved the cold ,.,·cather for some warm socializing i FCN 2991.92 754.00 13 13.25 2432.67 • ELEcrR.ICAL I Program may assist you General ·PAINTING and Christmas spirit: if you couldn't make it, join us next year I FCNI -559.25 with insurance. employment. Social Fund • CARPENTRY REPAIRS also donated $3 75 from the treasury and more than $50 in cash Security & SSI. prisoners· rights. Do- () () () 0 Gooders donations from our members to the families of children with AIDS: I 0 HANDYMAN SERVICE COMPANY Medicaid & Medicare. discrimiation thanks for your support of this worthy cause. ! Political 662.9 1 (J 0 66291 Your Complete "One Call Does It All issues. debts & collections. housing. Education 0 Home Maintanence Company" The Board took a member's suggestion and added an 1 food stamps. helath care issues. Teen 1388.30 0 0 family law. Yetcran 's benefits. wills. 1388.30 orientation session to the monthly Community Action Group Advocacy (J 912/351.7477 power of attorney. living will. and P-FLAG• meeting; it met with much success in December. The orientation will .00 24(J() .00 .00 2400 CEILING FAN INSTALLATION Forrestt W. Eubanks guardianship. CABLE TV/PHONE JACKS INSTALLED Owner help people new to the Community Action Group get an idea what TOTAL 5043.13 778.00 1313.25 4507.88 Call 651-2180 for more -535.25 it is all about. Thanks, Rebecca, for the great idea! information. • Treasurer's note: FCN has agreed to manage P-FLAG's money NEW AND u.D _,.APHYWICAL .aoq FCN will be represented in the Martin Luther King Parade for them smce they can't afford to set up their own account yet.