2014 Programming, 2nd Quarter
PFLAG isn’t just for support; it’s also for education & advocacy! At most of
our monthly meetings, whether in Brewster or Falmouth, we devote at least part
of the meeting to support, and the remainder to an educational or advocacy-related
program.
Brewster Meeting, Monday April 21, 7pm
Short Film "Coming Out in the 1950's: Stories of Our Lives" produced by the Pye/Harris Project. Discussion and support will follow.
Falmouth Meeting, Tuesday, April 29, 7pm
Speaker: Diego Sanchez, PFLAG National Director of Policy will Speak about LGBT Equality Legislation and Policy, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth. Former Senior Policy Advisor to Congressman Barney Frank, Mr. Sanchez will talk about current and upcoming national and state legislation relating to equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens and residents.
As National Director of Policy for PFLAG, Diego ensures that PFLAG’s voice is heard regarding state and federal policy, legislation and litigation. This year, that includes the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, LGBT concerns relating to the Affordable Care Act, clarification of federal tax benefits for same-sex married couples, challenges to same-sex marriage laws in many states, a challenge to the 2009 Hate Crimes Prevention Act, REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act, and two pieces of proposed legislation in Massachusetts: the Equal Access Bill and a bill to ban conversion therapy on minors.
Join our PFLAG of Cape Cod table at The GALE Fund Spring Fling!
This wonderful evening of sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, entertainment, silent & live auction with Kathy Kingston will take place May 8, 6:30 to 9:30pm at the Sea View, 94 Chase Rd, Dennisport. PFLAG purchased a table; so if you’d like to join us, please send a check for $60 per person (payable to PFLAG of Cape Cod) to Joanne Hush, Treasurer, 11 Anthony Dr., Orleans, MA 02653. Questions? Call Amy at 508-737-5832.
Brewster Meetings: every third Monday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at
First Parish UU Church, 1969 Main Street
Brewster.
Falmouth Meetings: every last Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship, 840 Sandwich Road, E Falmouth.
Please join us. You will be welcomed warmly, listened to respectfully
without judgment, and hopefully stimulated by the discussion. Your confidentiality
is assured.
Help support the "Promise Place School" for homelessLGBTQ youth
T-shirts are being offered for a donation of $10.00 for students and $15.00 for adults. Please respond with your orders through email to ericakaywebster@gmail.com; include the quantity and sizes and your phone number to arrange delivery. In the event shipment is required, please add $2.99 for postage. For anyone wishing to sell shirts at your church, synagogue, functions, or group meetings, please contact Erica so she can order a quantity based on your projected need. There is a two week turnaround on all orders. Payment is to be made by check payable to THRIVE, the fiscal sponsor while awaiting their 501c3 nonprofit designation by the IRS. Checks may be sent to
Foundation For International Justice, Inc.
PO Box 285
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
PFLAG's Vision
We celebrate diversity and envision a society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Only with respect, dignity, and equality for all will we reach our full potential as human beings, individually and collectively.