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• LesBiGay Wisconsin•'s Comm, ounded in 1984 February 5, 1998 • Vol. XV, issu outside of Wisconsin *V, ti ZU ROO QII riL Suref2 tea VS OH tile ilitilliat man.2. Ito 0 * m a • our power. our spirit. our freedom. our success. Take Pride. End AIDS For more information call, 800-334-AIDS. Brought to you by the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin in cooperation with Gay men from throughout the state. ARCW T. CAMILLUS THE BRACELET Wear it as a reminder that there is NO CURE for AIDS. Wear it in memory of those who have lost their battles against AIDS. Wear it in support of those who today continue to fight. Wear it... UNTIL THERE'S A CURE. St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry now benefits from the sale of this powerful bracelet. The bracelet, a 1/4" cuff with a raised imprint of the-AIDS ribbon is available in Silver Plate, $20.00; Sterling Silver, $70.00; and in 14 Karat Gold, $350.00. Size Small fits a wrist measuring 4 - 5"; Medium, 5.5 - 7"; Large, 7.5 - 8.5"; and Extra Large 9 - 10". The inside of the bracelet featuring two small panels — one panel reads "Until There's a Cure," the other can be used to engrave remembrances. Proceeds from the sale of The Bracelet are directed toward HIV vaccine research, youth education and care services. For more information or to order phone 1-800-88-UNTIL. Mention St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry, Code #PUBS50 and we will receive 25% of each purchase. Valentine'6 Special 41enti adtPlita • et ,o 0atteuereote Virc4 •If? From 4pm to llpm FREE glass of wine or spumanti 8oz Lobster & 6oz Filet Join us for Happy Hour! Soup or Salad Weekdays from 3pm to 6pm Drink Specials Daily Potato or Pasta Monday — 2-4-1 only $39.95 per person Wednesday 2-4-1 Rombcon. Bellissimo Resturant • Fine Dining 3510 North Oakland Avenue • (414) 332-2231 Strolling- itiwitrals HOURS: 4pm to 11pm • Saturday & Sunday aip Lunch: Monday thru Friday 11am to 4pm, Dinner: 4pm to close Reservations Welcome Open Saturday & Sunday at 4pm February 5 — February 18, 1998 In Step Newsmagazine 3 0 de, Saturday, February 6th Performing LIVE on stage direct from Detroit Nickki Stevens & Revue! PLUS: LAKE COUNTY TALENT Ashley Thomas & Jasmine Bange lbw Hosted by Jamie Bishop • Music by DJ *Dress in drag and participate in the Grand Finale! IGHT CLU ANTIOCH, IL. Midway between Milwaukee & Chicago! (on Route 173, 9-1/2 miles west of 1-94) Eme ra l d C i ty Ho t l i ne — 8 4 7 / 8 3 8 - 1 8 8 8 w. Queer Comedy!!! Featuring the Outrageous Comedic Talents of eta .. 16j411, f Tue., February 24, 1998 • 8pm Skyline Comedy Cafe • 1004 S. Olde Oneida St. • Appleton TIX: $12 in advance, $15 @ the door Call (920) 734-5653 for Tickets If it 11 Wed., February 25, 1998 • 8pm ,<1 ,LER (CAN 7t2.)N4ir,1)y Stooges Comedy Club • 639 Layton Ave. • Milwaukee CWARI)$ LAFFs TIX: $12 in advance, $15 @ the door Call (414) 769-9300 for Tickets Friday, February 27, 1998 • 8pm Madison Civic Center, Starlight Room • 211 State St. • Madison TIX: $12.50 in advance, $15.50 @ the door (plus surcharge) Call (608) 266-9055 for Tickets (charge by phone available) 7-1)-0,1 4 In Step Newsmagazine February 5 — February 18, 1998 IN STEP gbtcenter.com. This site, made possible by the work of eight volunteers and a generous financial donation, will be a resource for visitors, newcomers and native Milwau- keeans. a The membership then approved a proposed 1998 budget. This budget assumes building occupancy in midyear 1998, and has an aggressive revenue generating plan. Following this, a discussion took place regarding a proposed change to the by-laws. People spoke both in favor and against the change. The proposal did not receive the necessary 2/3 majority to receive approval. However, it was agreed by many that several areas of the by-laws merit reexamination now that they have been tested since their inception in April, 1997. It is likely that a by-laws committee will be convened in 1998. During the fall of 1997, an independent nominations • committee canvassed the Milwaukee LGBT community and received 23 nominations to the board. Eight nomi- nees were selected based on their skill sets and the criteria • set forth in the by-laws. During the meeting, two people • were nominated from the floor, and were added to the ballot. The membership then elected eight people to the permanent Board of Directors. This member-elected board replaced the Interim Board of Directors, which had led the organization thus far. The newly elected board for the Milwoukee LGBT Community Center (L to R) Elizabeth Brown, Steve Markowitz, Denise Cawley, Julie Ellsworth, The following eight candidates were elected; Eliza- Joshua Feyen, Sheila lelenski and John Wirth. Missing from the photo, Debra Weill. Photo by James Taylor. beth Brown, Denise Cawley, Julie Ellsworth, Joshua Feyen, Steve Markowitz, Debra Weill, John Wirth and Sheila Zelenski. A reception followed the Annual Meet- Milwaukee LGBT Community Center ing, where members were able to meet the new Directors. The first task of the eight Directors will be to appoint seven more Directors to complete the 15-member board. The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is a com- Holds First Annual Meeting and Election munity-based organization represented by more than 100 volunteers and over 230 members. The mission of the Milwaukee — On January 24, the Milwaukee LGBT from donors and foundations. The Membership Services Center is to improve the quality of life for LGBT people Community Center held its first Annual Membership committee reported that there are more than 230 paid in the Metro Milwaukee area. This mission is supported Meeting, a historic occasion for this two-year old organi- members of the Center, and that the goal for 1998 is to by the vision of providing a home for the community, zation. Larry Stocks, Interim Board Co-President, increase that to 500. advocating for programs and services that meet the needs presided over the meeting attended by 75 people. Com- The Finance committee presented the Center's finan- of our communities, educating the public and our corn- mittees reported on 1997 activities, and what was ahead cial statements. In 1997, the Center had actual income of munities about our lives, empowering ourselves and our for 1998. The membership then approved the 1998 bud- $33,541.42, pledges of $25.845, and expenses of groups, and cultivating diversity and inclusion in every get, voted to oppose a proposed change to the by-laws, $11,302.41, leaving a fund balance of $48,084.01. Inter- • aspect of the Center. For more information, visit the and elected eight people to the Board of Directors. im Board Treasurer, Steve Markowitz, explained that the Center's web site at milwaukeelgbtcenter.com or call the Committee chairs gave reports for the Programming, goal is to have reserves worth six months of expenses at all Center's Hot line at (414) 483-4710. Youth, Facilities, Fund Development, Membership, times. This will insure that the Center can cover it's Finance and PR/Communications. Programming co- expenses, which will increase dramatically once a build- chair Laurie Guilbault described six events and read a list ing is occupied. Finally, the PR/Communications com- of 23 organizations that collaborated with the Center in mittee reported that the Center received mention in over 1997. The Facilities Committee reported that they have 75 articles from more than 15 publications, including expanded their site search and are considering two new two national magazines. locations for the Center. The meeting continued with a look at 1998. The The Fund Development committee reported that the PR/Communications committee debuted the Center's Center has over $60,000 in contributions and pledges World Wide Web site, found at http://www.milwaukeel- Douglas Hodgkin, a professor of political science at Bates College, said that many vot- ers won't even be sure what yes and no mean. Voter Turnout Top Concern "Especially if there has not been an intense campaign which would inform the voters — and there hasn't been so far — there will be a lot of confusion." But the campaign may well intensify in the final two weeks. Maine Won't Dis- criminate, the coalition that supports the law, has filmed television ads with Gov. for Maine Rights Vote Angus King. Michael Heath, executive director of the Christian Civic League of Maine, said his Bangor, ME (AP) — A few signs, bright against the ice and snowdrifts, announce group may advertise next week but he doesn't know yet whether those ads will be on the Feb. 10 election. A few bumper stickers, just printed and stuck onto cars, promote TV, radio or in newspapers. The Christian Civic League and the Christian Coalition the gay rights referendum. But with only a few months for the whole campaign — have recently gotten more money from national and local sources, he said. much of the time during the holidays and the ice storm — advocates for both sides By mid-January, Maine Won't Discriminate had raised far more than Vote Yes for are worried that only a few people in Maine will remember to go to the polls. Equal Rights. Both sides have been concentrating on getting out word of the vote rather a spokesman for Maine Won't Dis- Neither side is putting much effort into persuasion — they just hope people will than trying to persuade undecided voters. Joe Cooper, discrimination is wrong, they know there's an election that day.