hi T , »nTYrepoiT issue insiDC: EABASnaPSHOT OHDemGa" LeGenuarY LY. tJ!r J FUDHa & THMOfflWBanK pirncs THC rie w Green JWBLC minoriTic m ay ?8 0 - \<Ii4 issue v2 0 5 > SOUTH LanD*s MifHaeL CUDLIT 1 11 HEppiir ouTTOTHe^ouTer BanKS 0 *7AA 7o"25134 7 ^eLeBriTYvrvai q-munity: cbus Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation cating their representatives every May. Now, we need to urban leadership initiatives. Gilbride-Brown has Honors Lynn Greer May 25 talk to our Senators about passing EHEA through the worked to create and implement trainings and re­ Senate so that Governor Strickland can sign it into law source-sharing strategies on social justice projects. In The Legacy Fund of The Colum bus Foundation will before the end of 2010! addition, she is an expert in the assessment of data honor Lynn Greer s relentless pursuit of equality and regarding urban \outh leadership in the community- her devotion to the Central Ohio gay, lesbian, bisexual But make no mistake, the EHEA will not pass the Sen­ based learning context Gilbride-Brown has served as ate ifwedon'tworkfor it. an instructor atthe Department of Educational Policy and transgendered (GLBT) and allied communities at and Leadership of The Ohio State University. Wiile at a May 25 event at The Columbus Foundation (1234 OSU she taught courses on leadership and sxial jus­ East Broad St 43205). Bn ng your story to the statehouse on May 19th to makea difference. Don't be late! Register before May tice and secured funding through a variety of grants to 5th to join us on this important day. support her studentsand her work. The evening reception will feature an enjoyable look http://eqfed.org/equalityohio/events/lobtyl(ydetails.tc back at Lynn's life as a driving force behind the GLBT I 'Transitions in leadership always comewith chal­ equal rights movement. The reception will begin at lenges," said Jeffrey Whiting, KYC board member. "Vfe 5:30p. The short program will begin at &15p. The Pride Leadership Welcomes Cycle 3 are confidentthat with the support of the KYC Board, event will conclude at 7p. staff, and volunteers that this transition will be smooth and we look forward to what is ahead." Tickets may be purchased in advance at wwwJheLe- United Way of Central Ohio's Pride Leadership program gacyFund.org. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at provides training to Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Trans­ gender professionals to expand their leadership capa­ In accepting the position, Jennifer Gilbride-Brown file door. Space is limited. [Ed Note: See Open Kimono bilities and facilitate the placement of participants stated, "I am honored and very happy to accept this for ourfeature on Lynn] onto volunteer boards and into leadership roles in cen­ challengeand appreciate the KYC Board's trust and tral Ohio. confidence in meto oversee the continuing legacy at the Kaleidoscope Youth Center. With the support and Stonewall Columbus Announce Grand Two classes have successfully gone through the pro­ hard work of the KYC board and the expenence of a Marshals for Pride gram since if s inception in 2008. UWOC is proud to talented group of volunteers and staff, I look forward to welcome the Cyde3 participants Megan Albee, Gary working with the youth, Hinders and other GLBT organ­ Stonewall Columbus is pleased to announce the Grand W. Aliff, Jr., Tara M^Kenzie Allison, Esq., Andrew Bag- izations to carry out the mission of the Kaleidoscope Marshals for Pride 2010! Activists, Community Lead­ nato, Sara Cogsil, Linda Flickinger, Patrick Gallaway, Youth Center." ers and now Fathers, this year's grand marshals will John R. Gregory, Deittra J. Hentage, Kacia Kerns, John be Tom Grote, Rick Neal and the Grote-Neal Family! Kerr, Donna M. McCray, Mario PinarrJi, Sile P Singleton, Gilbride-Brown volunteers with a number of organiza­ Stonewall Columbus honors a family that has given Sarah S. Thompson, Sarah Wagner, AngieWellman, tions including: Neighborhood Services, Broad Street backso much and made a tremendous difference in and Adam Yates. Presbyterian Church and Project Open Hand. In addi­ the lives of so many people in Central Ohio and all over tion, her recent role in securing a $1.2 million Learn the vwrld. Celebrate with us at the Pride Parade on Jennifer Gilb r i de-B r own Hired as K ale i do- and Serve America grant demonstrates her knowledge Saturday, June 19,2010. Step off is at noon atthe cor­ of grants writing, fund raising and capability to take ner of Front Street and West Broad Street ending at scope Youth Center Executive Director the organization to new heights. Goodale Park in the Shcrt North.Join us in honoring the Grand Marshal Family at the Pnde Brunch which will The Kaleidoscope Youth Center (KYC) Board has cho­ Gilbnde-Brown graduated from The Ohio State Univer­ be held on Sunday, June 20 from 11a - lp. at the sen Jennifer Gilbride-Brown, formerly of Ohio Campus sity with a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. Wfestin Columbus Hotel in the Grand Ballroom. Seating Compact as the new KYC Executive Director. Gilbride- Gilbnde-Brown's M.Ed, is from the College of Wlliam forthe brunch is limited and tickets will be availableto Brown succeeds Angie Vfellman, who departed KYC to and Mary in Wlliamsburg, Virginia and her B.S. is from the general public on Monday, May 24. For more infor­ work for Trie Ohio State University. Gilbride-Brown be­ Miami University in (Mord, Ohio. mation pleasevisitColumbusPride.org. gins her nwv role on April 19. As a youth service agency serving the Central Ohio area, Kaleidoscope Youth Center has become a well-respected commu­ The Kaleidoscope Youth Center Board include: Troy Al- Take GATFs HIV Attitudes Survey for nity-based organization providing direct services to varado, Cheryl Carter, Jodi Cooley, Thomas Diamond, MSMs youth, training and education to youth service Dr. Steven Matson, Jim Olive, Brook Pickrell, Enc Rus­ providers, and important information relating to sexual sell, Amy Rosenthal, Susan White, Jeffrey Whiting, and Kris Washington. Search Committee members indude CATF has created an attitude survey about HIV and orientation and gender identity issues tothe commu­ nity at large. From peer-to-peer programs to HV pre­ Brook Pickrell, board president Susan White, past stigma and want you to take it In orderto understand president Cheryl Carter, vice president Jeffrey Whiting, r-v how to stop the disease, Columbus AIDS Task Force vention and education, to after-school programs, and peer counseling services; Kaleidoscope assists les­ board secretary and Jodi Cooley, board treasurer. If you must know what the population thinks and feels about are interested in contacting any of the Board or Search the disease. This is where this survey comes in. This bian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the transition to healthy, productive Committee members please contact Brook Pickrell at completely anonymous survey is about getting real [email protected]. and honest answers from the MSM (men who have sex adults and provides them with the necessary tools to wth men) community about HIV. Your honest answers become leaders in the greater community. will be used to help direct HIV prevention efforts in the The vision of Kaleidoscope Youth Center is tohelp les­ bian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth state of Ohio. Take the survey at "The KYC executive director search committee was httpyAvww.catf.net/attitudesurvey. live healthy, whole lives with acceptance, free from op­ looki ng for someone to lead the important work of the pression. The mission of Kaleidoscope Youth Center is Kaleidoscope Youth Center and Jen has proven her Push for EHEA at Lobby Day to work in partnership with youngpeople in Central commitment to the level of excellence that we have Ohioto create safe and empowering environments for by Kim Wfelter, Director of Programs and Outreach come to ©pert," said Brook Pickrell, Kaleidoscope lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgenderand questioning Youth Center Board President "During hertenure with y)uth. Kaleidoscope is the onlyyouth service organiza­ Lobby Day Registration closes May 5! Plan to join us the Ohio Campus Compact, she has demonstrated her tion in Ohio solely dedicated to meeting the needs of Wednesday, May 19. Forthe last four years, hundreds superior management and fundraising skills. Jen is youth ages 12 to 20 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, of Ohioans have visited theirelected officials to talk familiar with the full range of activities in the central transgender or queer, as well as those questioning with them about equal rights forall Ohioans regard­ Ohio community and is well known and respected." their sexual orientation or gender identity. less of sexual onentation and gender identity. Mothers, fathers, families, clergy members, students-straight Jennifer Gilbride-Brown has been working with stu­ and gay, \oung and old - they took a day off from dents on program development and leadership since [Ed note: Since Kaleidoscope's organizational school or work to come to Columbus for Lobby Day. 1994 in a variety of capacities. Gilbride-Brown is cur­ mission is based in LGBTQ sexual orientation rently serving as the senior program director of the and gender identity, we thought it was impor­ tant to note that Jennifer Gilbride-Brown is a Jennifer Gilbride-Brown The Equal Housing and Employment Act (EhEA) Ohio Campus Compact. In this roleshe is responsible passed the Houseof Representatives last September for collaborating wth institutions of higher education heterosexual.] Kaleidoscope Youth Center Executive Director because people likeyDu have dedicated time to edu­ throughout Ohio on securing funds to serve at-risk Take the survey. http://Vw.cati.nrt/attitnde8unTy. lives depend on it. outlo okio hi nibus.com outlookcoliinibus.com All.