Fwd: 8:THE MORMON PROPOSITION

Subject: 8:THE MORMON PROPOSITION

We are writing to you as the distributors of the film 8: The Mormon Proposition.  The film will open this Friday, June 18, at the Gaslamp 15 and is also available simultaneously through "Movies On Demand" in many homes.  It will also be released on dvd on July 13. 

If you have not heard of the film or seen the trailer yet, it is definitely worth a look.  You can access it on our website – www.mormonproposition.com – as well as find information on how to access the movie On Demand.

This is our first movie - and it takes a village, so if there's anything you can do to help us get the word out – like an email blast to your chapter members, posting on your Facebook page and/or Twitter account, or just plain emailing all your friends – we would be very grateful! 

Sincerely,
Paul Federbush and Laura Kim, Red Flag Releasing

Below, we have included a few short paragraphs that you can cut and paste into your outgoing emails if that is helpful:

This coming Friday, June 18, the thought provoking film "8: THE MORMON PROPOSITION" will be released in select theaters and available simultaneously through "Movies On Demand" in many homes nationwide.  The film exposes the significant involvement of the Mormon Church in the California Proposition 8 battle against gay marriage and their decades-long campaign against gay rights. 

The release of this informative film is very timely.  The closing arguments in the US 9^th District Court challenge to Proposition 8, Perry v. Schwarzenegger, are set for June 16, 2010.  Perry v. Schwarzenegger is widely regarded as a landmark case that will reach the US Supreme Court.  Furthermore, just last week the California Fair Practices Commission found the Mormon Church guilty of 13 counts of campaign finance violations related to Prop 8. 

Click on the movie poster below to go to the website – www.mormonproposition.com  - and watch the trailer as well as find out more information about the film!

 

 

The people's post

The People's Post gives san Diegans a way to share their unique personal stories with the entire community. Record your LGBT Story for free with a community videographer to be posted on the Peoples Post website.  You may obtain info on how to do it atinfo@thepeoplespost.org or phone the SD County Library at (858) 495 5037.  You simply make an appointment, prepare what you want to say, perhaps take a few exhibits, and show up on time.  This affords an excellent opportunity for our LGBT and PFLAG personal stories to be told and put on the web for the entire community to see.  Its free, done professionally, and peoples post wants to give an opportunity for all of us to share our personal stories.  Knowing PFLAG and its history, we have lots of interesting, informative, or emotional stories to share. Any one of your stories could enlighten a total stranger who may have a desperate need to learn from your experiences.  Post your stories!  Perhaps include a note in your newsletter regarding The Peoples Post.  

Sincerely, 

Jim Ziegler, PFLAG Member

Oceanside Freedom parade July 3 2010

Volunteers Needed to for LGBT to March in the Ocenaside Freedom Parade OCEANSIDE FREEDOM PARADE JULY 3rd- Join us
This is an effort to educate the public about the much needed repeal of DADT. For the first time ever LGBT will be marching in this parade in front of both military brass and military families. This is a very military area. It is our intent to create a pro LGBT positive image. MCAS Camp Pendleton is an important community to effect a change of attitude about LGBT in. Consistently the Marine Corps Joint Chief representatives have always pushed for DADT support; so this is our chance to change hearts and minds. Now while we are working on the Repeal of DADT it is very important that we get LGBT and ally volunteers to march with us. We will have 2 LGBT contingents and will split the volunteers equally. Where equality and pro repeal DADT t shirts. We have plenty of banners that we had to get permission to have in the parade. No signs, because this is a celebration not a protest. If you have drums that can be played while we march; most awesome. You can
RSVP via this website, but must sign on first if you are not already a member (free). http://dodfedglobe.ning.com/events/educate-the-public-the For any questions please contact me. Please share this with others of like mind. Please share via social networking a e-blasts V/R, Lisa Kove Executive Director DOD FED GLOBE

Patti Boman

Be the change that you want to see in the world.
Ghandi

Fwd: Huge breakthrough for California hospitals

Dear Patti, A new policy could end the horror stories of hospital discrimination. But until all hospitals adopt the new rules, the injustices could continue. Tell the hospital association in California to promote implementation of this policy NOW! This is big. Sweeping new changes will soon dramatically transform healthcare in the U.S. for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The Joint Commission – the largest organization that accredits hospitals nationwide – has announced that, in the future, all hospitals in America will need to have a non-discrimination policy for LGBT patients on their books. Once the new rules are in place, the horror stories we've all heard of loved ones being met with hostility at the worst of times, of already heart-wrenching decisions made even harder, of people being denied care, will be a thing of the past – in California and every state in the nation. But it will be years before every hospital is on board. To ensure these new protections are implemented in California hospitals as soon as possible, we need your help. The California hospital association will play a crucial role in communicating the new rules, and we need to ensure that new policies are put in place as soon as possible. Tell the hospital association in California: families shouldn't be at risk of discrimination a single day longer. We need to implement these new rules immediately! You might not have known it, but as an HRC supporter you've played an important role in the Joint Commission's new accreditation standards. They credited HRC as one of the organizations whose work for healthcare equality helped expose why these new rules were so sorely needed. And it comes not a minute too soon. Just today, HRC released a new report showing that among 200 of the nation's largest hospitals, 93 percent do NOT have fully-inclusive non-discrimination policies that protect all LGBT people, and almost half don't include sexual orientation in their "Patients' Bill of Rights" or non-discrimination policy. Read HRC's Healthcare Equality Index 2010. Though the Joint Commission's announcement came just before an important memorandum from President Obama on hospital visitation, far too many same-sex couples are still paying the price for healthcare inequality. From the unfair taxation of employer-provided domestic partner health benefits, to the fact that most health insurance plans do not offer domestic partner benefits or healthcare benefits for transgender Americans – the need for further progress remains urgent. We can start by making sure the Joint Commission's new protections are implemented in California as soon possible, so that not one more family needlessly suffers. Write your letter to the hospital association in California today! Thank you for standing with us in the ongoing fight for healthcare equality. Warmly, Joe Solmonese President, HRC  Share on Facebook  Share on Twitter

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Fwd: Dance, Sing, March - Celebrate San Francisco PRIDE with MEUSA!

SING, DANCE, MARCH OR PERFORM with Marriage Equality USA at SF Pride

 

Marriage Equality USA is offering FUN opportunities for you to get engaged with us at SF Pride.

 

1. DANCE with a FLASH MOB

2. SING with the Joy Choir and Full Heart Band on the Main Stage

3. Lead the MARCH with Marriage Equality USA in the parade

4. PERFORM and Get ENGAGED at the Marriage Pavilion.

 

Get your Pride on early by jumping in on rehearsals and making this Pride, one you will always remember.

 

1. DANCE with a FLASH MOB

 

A Flash Mob is a form of direct action that spontaneously engages an unsuspecting crowd in a choreographed dance.  We are teaming up with a terrific group of Love Warriors to put together a Flash Mob at SF Pride on Sunday, June 27 around noon and in the Civic Center - if I say much more in advance - I am a spoil sport - so hopefully that is enough information for you to check your calendars and bring your honey or come alone and meet others committed to raising visibilty and fun in support of the cause.  Go to the Facebook Page to RSVP and for details.  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113877281987841

-You must be available June 27th. (We'll give more details at rehearsals.)
-Please try to make a few rehearsals in June:
All rehearsals (except Sunday, June 20) will take place at Studio Gracia: 19 Heron Street, SF 94103

Here is the rehearsal schedule:
Thursday, June 10: 9:00 pm - 10:30pm
Sunday, June 13: 10:00 am - 12pm
Thursday, June 17: 9:00 pm - 10:30pm
Sunday, June 20: 11am - 1pm*** Rehearsal is at ODC, 351 Shotwell Street, Studio B, SF 94110 (very close to 16th Street BART Station)
Thursday, June 24: 9:00 pm - 10:30pm*** Mandatory rehearsal.

Video of the dance steps will be available, but PLEASE try to make a few rehearsals.

*ALL races, genders, ages, shapes and sizes encouraged!*
Contact sfprideflash@gmail.com or go to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113877281987841.

 

2.  SING with the JOY CHOIR and the FULL HEART BAND on the Main Stage

 

Marriage Equality USA is partnering with the Oakland Center for Spiritual Living's Joy Choir and the Full Heart Band for this year's marriage equality event on the main stage on Sunday, June 27th at 12:30pm.  The contemporary gospel choir and live musicians are performing inspirational songs with an uplifting message in support of the work we have done and continue to do at Marriage Equality USA.  If you love to sing and want to join us and can make rehearsals in Oakland on the two Wednesdays before Pride from 7:30-9:30pm contact Molly McKay at molly@marriageequality.org and she'll send you the details.

 

3. Lead the MARCH in the SF Pride Parade.

Everyone is welcome to just show up on Sunday, June 27th at 9am and march with Marriage Equality USA's Pride contingent.  We'll have couples in wedding garb driving convertibles and hearts on sticks for you to write your names, years together and where you are from or your supportive message when you arrive - as well as Marriage Equality signs or make your own.  We will post exactly where to meet at 9am when we get our exact space assignment from SF Pride - but it will be right off the Embarcedero BART/MUNI station one-two blocks South of Market.

 

If you can attend a Parade Monitor training for Marriage Equality USA - you will be helping us a lot, getting into the Pride spirit, learning and helping Pride ensure everyone is aware of safety rules and we will give you a FREE Marriage Equality USA t-shirt.  Check the schedule below and simply show up for one and sign in as "Marriage Equality USA"  volunteer - we'd love to know you can do this for us in advance - so please shoot us an email at ca-sanfrancisco@marriageequality.org and let us know you'll be attending and where.

 

F PRIDE 2010 - TRAINING SCHEDULE
Type	Date	Time	Size	Location Name	Address
Contingent Only	Tuesday June 8, 2010	8:30pm - 9:30pm	150	Head over Heals (Cheer SF)	470 Doyle Street Bld. F, Emeryville (Enter at Spur Alley off 45th Street)
Contingent & Safety	Wednesday June 9, 2010	3pm-5pm	120	The Center Ceremonial Room	1800 Market Street, SF
Contingent & Safety	Saturday June 12, 2010	3pm-5pm	120	The Center Ceremonial Room	1800 Market Street, SF
Contingent & Safety	Monday June 14, 2010	7pm-9pm	120	The Center Ceremonial Room	1800 Market Street, SF
Contingent & Safety	Wednesday June 16, 2010	7pm-9pm	250	The Center Rainbow Room	1800 Market Street, SF
Contingent & Safety	Saturday June 19, 2010	3pm-5pm	250	The Center Rainbow Room	1800 Market Street, SF
Contingent & Safety	Sunday June 20, 2010	11am-1pm	200	Virgin America HQ	555 Airport Blvd Burlingame
Contingent & Safety	Monday June 21, 2010	7pm-9pm	250	The Center Rainbow Room	1800 Market Street, SF
Contingent & Safety	Wednesday June 23, 2010	7pm-9pm	250	The Center Rainbow Room	1800 Market Street, SF
Contingent & Safety	Friday June 25, 2010	7pm-9pm	500	Bill Graham Larkin Hall	99 Grove Street, SF

 

4.  PERFORM and GET ENGAGED at the Marriage Pavililion

Once again, Marriage Equality USA is partnering with SF Pride to house all the orgs doing marriage equality work together under one tent to ensure a "One Stop Shopping Experience" for people to 'get engaged.' If you would be willing to volunteer to work the Marriage Equality USA information and swag booth or would like to perform or participate in the Dating Game, Newlywed Game, Photo Booth and or Public Wedding Committment Ceremonies programming on the Marriage Equality stage - please email Michael Cressner at mcressner@marriageequality.org and let him know  what 2 hour time block you can volunteer with us on Saturday and/or Sunday from 11am to 6pm and./or your interest in participating on the little marriage stage nearby.

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN ENGAGING AND EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT WAYS TO HELP SECURE MARRIAGE EQUALITY FOR ALL !! 

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