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OGRC Vol. 3, Issue 4

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING

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April 29, 1979 Kent, Ohio 1:30-5pm

17 people present. Delahunty presiding, Lange recording.

City Reports

Cincinnati Publishing new 1 page newsletter called Yellow Page. Have received first support from area bars for Gay Line. New group called S.0.L. (Slightly Older Lesbians) is meeting as part of YWCA activities. Lesbian/Gay Pride weekend being sponsored June 30-July 1 by Lesbian Activist Bureau and Greater Cincinnati Gay Coalition. (See page 1 for schedule of events.) United Methodis Church, Women's Division, staff person Joan Clark dismissed after coming out.

*Motion Passed Barbara and Frances to send a letter to United Methodist Church protesting firing of Joan Clark.

Toledo Organizing meeting is being held the first Sunday of the month to coordinate the various organizations' schedules, and draw up a calendar.

Kent KGLF is struggling to exist membership is declining and campus funds have been cut. The annual weekend workshop was a success. Guest speakers were Ginny Vida from NGTF and David Thorstadt from N.Y.

Dayton Lesbians United and Slightly older Lesbians meet Sunday at 6pm at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Salem Ave., Dayton 45406. An MCC Study Group has been formed. Professional people are organizing a group called the Buchanan Club, Radio and TV have been soliciting input from the gay community in rsponse to Masters and Johnson Report.

Columbus Beginning to hold monthly meetings with representatives from each gay organization to increase communication and coordination of events. Gay Alliance sponsored a Gay Awareness Day, blue jeans day. and camping trip. MCC has an active study group and is sponsoring an outing to King's Island. Gay Pride Week activities are being organized by different groups. MCC and GA had a booth at the Community Festival representing all Cols. gay organizations, George Painter protested to city council about the ordinance controlling sound amplification and won agreement from the authorities.

Youngstown A Lesbian teacher came out with some hassle from the community and her job is in question. There is an informal organization of Lesbians as a part of NOW.

A Membership drive was recommended. At present have received 15 individual memberships, 3 affiliates and 8 subscriptions. A membership card design will be presented for approval at next meeting.

*Motion Passed Cut off for present voting policy and implementation of new voting policy will be decided at August 5th meeting.

State Fair Booth will be in operation August 14-26 from 9am to 11pm. Booth application has been submitted with $100 deposit. A checking account was opened in Columbus for State Fair transactions. to bars, baths and organizations for funds and staffing. resigned from Fair committee, Dan Kris joined committee.

* Motion Passed To limit OGRC booth to a single space.

Requests Mark Kinsley

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