1 QOZY QUEER BONANZA EVENT ZINE Created by: the Event Planning Committee Formatted by: Elijah Garrard ​ ​ 2 Day 1 Event Schedule: Saturday, December 5th (in PST) 1:00pm: Introductions on Zoom 1:30pm: Minecraft Server Opens 1:30pm: Zine Coloring Contest Starts on Discord 2:30pm: Guest Speaker Marsha Botzer 3:30pm: Short LGTBQ Trivia Game with Prize 4:00pm: Open Mic on Zoom 4:30pm: Game Hour 4:45pm: Art Contest Judging Begins 5:00pm: Art Contest Winner Announce on Discord 5:30pm: Event Reflections on Zoom 6:00pm: Event Ends 3 ● Speaker Introductions - 2 ● Event Planning Committee Leaders and Members - 3 ● Arts, Crafts, and Activities ○ Pinecone Succulent Craft - 4 ○ Queer Icons Playlist - 5 ○ Coloring Contest Rules - 6 ○ Coloring Page for Coloring Contest - 7 ○ Word Search - 8 ● Inspirational Pieces on LGBTQ+ icons ○ Willow Smith - 9 ○ Queer Icon Portraits - 10 ○ Janet Mock - 11 ● Recipes ○ Oven Smores - 13 ○ Instant Hot Cocoa - 14 ○ Cranberry Skillet Cake - 15 ○ Spiced Pumpkin Pie - 16 ● Speaker Notes Section - 18 ● Concluding Thoughts - 20 4 Here’s a little bit about our brilliant speakers! To learn more, come to their speaking events. (See the event website for the Zoom links). Raven Two Feathers (he/they): Bio: Raven Two Feathers is a Two Spirit, Emmy award winning filmmaker. Being intertribal only encourages exploration of indigenous roots, wherever they go. They recently graduated magna cum laude from Santa Fe University of Art & Design with a BFA in Film Production. They produce and direct film and other media projects, working with a naturally diverse cast and crew along the way. They also enjoy hand drumming, playing video games, and paddling. He has had past experiences with Lambert House and says going to Pink Prom back in high school showed them the comfort of being accepted as who they were and they’re excited to return to share my experiences of growing into and realizing who he is in a bid to help others find their path. Speaking at: 2:30-3:30 PM on Sunday, December 6th, 2020 Marsha Botzer (she/her/hers): Bio: Ms. Botzer is a longtime pioneer in transgender activism who founded the Ingersoll Gender Center in Seattle, which has held weekly support groups for 41 years. She has been on the board of several local LGBTQ advocacy organizations, even Lambert House! She has been a co-chair for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and for the Obama Pride Campaign. (Source: The Seattle Civil Rights & Labor History Project website). She completed her transition in a time when it was a stigmatized topic and a dangerous action. I (David) was lucky enough to hear Ms. Botzer speak at a virtual event at my university’s Gender Justice Center. She spoke about her personal stories, the Ingersoll Gender Center from the time when the support groups met in the library to what it is now, and the similarities and differences between transgender activism in its early years and now. (Fun fact: She named the Ingersoll Gender Center after one of her professors). Speaking at: 2:30-3:30 PM on Saturday, December 5th, 2020 5 Renee Infelise (she/her/hers) - Committee Leader Brandon Knox (he/him/his) - Committee Leader, Lambert House Program Director Elle H. (they/them/their) - Youth Member Koschei (he/him/his) - Youth Member Angela G. (they/them/their) - Youth Member: “Hello! I’m a queer Filipino student and artist in ​ Seattle grateful to be volunteering with the Lambert house in planning the virtual event! I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in environmental studies but when I’m not around soil or water I’m passionate about culture and dance/music/art of all styles. I hope everyone has a fun experience!” Felix A. (he/him/his) - Youth Member: “Hi! I’ve had a really great time on this committee helping ​ ​ plan the virtual event and drawing a few portraits for this zine. I love art (especially theatre), but I’m actually majoring in Adventure/Outdoor Management at uni and love spending time outside. I’m really grateful for having the chance to be a part of this planning committee, and I hope everyone has a great time!” Georgia D.(she/they) - Youth Member: “Hello! I am an indigenous queer high school student ​ and I enjoy making music and taking photos. I have always been immersed in activism and realized I was queer at a young age, so when I moved to Seattle I was excited to get involved with Lambert House! My part in this event was largely working on the zine in the Communications subcommittee and coordinating with one of the speakers to get them on board.” Robin (she/her/hers) - Youth Member: “Hi! I developed some of the recipes and helped with ​ ​ planning the zine! I am a thoroughly queer high school student and I love music! I play a bunch of instruments and I'm on a quest to write the perfect love song! I also love cooking and baking, and I am looking forward to winter when I can wear a massive coat everywhere! I am super thankful to be working with Lambert House to help people have good experiences during this strange time.” Jada (she/her/hers) - Youth Member: “Hiya! I drew the cover and back of the zine and some of ​ the details here and there (looking at you, pinecone), and it’s been real fun working with the Lambert House. Being bisexual and from a small town, doing this has been a very rewarding experience!” David S. (he/him/his) - Youth Member: “Hi everyone! I was on the Communications ​ subcommittee for this event and worked on zine content and writing rules for various activities. 6 I’m a freshman in college studying Computer Science, and I regularly participate in Lambert House online groups. I’m glad that, by participating in this committee, I can give back a tiny bit of what Lambert House has given to me.” Learn how to make a faux succulent, discover queer music, participate in the event coloring contest with a chance at winning gift cards, and keep yourself occupied with a word search. Pinecone Succulent Craft If you, like us, are a connoisseur of the gay little plants known as succulents, you know how fun they are to take care of. If you don’t have a green thumb, this tutorial will show you how to make adorable faux succulents that will last all year long! You will need: Pine Cones (all kinds work!!!) Acrylic Paint A Rugged Pair of Scissors Paintbrush 1. Go for a walk and find some pinecones near your house! If you’d prefer to stay in, craft stores and sites sell pinecones by the bag, just look at the floral section! 2. Using the scissors, cut the pinecone in half, or don’t. Many pinecones would be a little too big if they weren’t trimmed down a bit, but some pinecones are about the size of a grape, so use your best judgement. If you are going to cut them, try to cut them only once, as clean as you can. You can use the bottoms, they look like succulents too! 3. Paint. Use any colors you want, but if you want them to look like real succulents, paint once with a darker color, and highlight with a lighter color. Cool blues and greens are always a safe bet. 7 4. Show them off! They may look even more convincing if you place them in a miniature flower pot, but regardless of how you choose to display them, there is no doubt they will be fantastic. Queer Icon Playlist Scan the QR code below to access a Spotify playlist that’s full of music by queer icons, both lesser known and well known queer artists! Make this playlist on your own platform: 1. Eugene by Arlo Parks 2. Francis Forever by Mitski 3. Graceland Too by Phoebe Bridgers 4. Wait a Minute! by WILLOW 5. I Don’t Have You In My Life by Black Belt Eagle Scout 6. Honey by Kehlani 7. they/them by atlas 8. White Knuckles by Maris 9. Bite The Hand by Boygenius 10. If Only by Raveena 11. Starman by David Bowie 12. Persephone by Sidney Gish 13. My Heart Is Buried In Venice by Ricky Montgomery 14. Manta Rays by Chloe Moriondo 15. Kiss by Pale Waves 16. Helen of Troy by Palmer St. Clair 17. Make Me Feel by Janelle Monae 18. U.N.I.T.Y. by Queen Latifah 19. Wake up Exhausted by Tegan and Sara 8 Coloring Contest Rules To participate in our coloring contest, color in the line art on the next page however you want and submit according to these rules: 1. You may print out the zine and color in the line art using any kind of media (pastels, colored pencils, paint, etc.) or by coloring a digital copy using digital art. Feel free to also “color outside the lines” and add to the page however you like! 2. The contest will go from 1:30-4:45 PM on Saturday, December 5th, 2020. You may submit your art on Discord by 4:45 PM. 3. The categories for winners are: most creative, most skilled art. 4. Winners will be decided by event participants voting. Voting will start when all pieces have been submitted at 4:45 PM on Saturday, December 5th, 2020 and will end at 5:00 PM. Participants will vote for the winner in each category by reacting to the art submission with an emoji that corresponds to each category.