OGRC Vol. 3, Issue 6

"LILACS"

OGRC, Vol. 3, Issue 6

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BOARD NOMINATIONS

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Columbus film producer Linda Thornburg (of Thornburg Productions) is undertaking a project to independently produce a film entitled "Lilacs", a love story about two women in the 19th century. In order for the film to maintain its purity (so that big production companies don't start rewriting the story), it must be independently produced. The screenplay is written and several people such as Sandy Dennis and Lee Grant have expressed an interest in the film. In order to make the film, Linda will need to raise a minimum of $500,000. For more information about "Lilacs", you can contact Linda at (614) 267-9738 or at 749 Bevis Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202. What makes the Lilacs bloom? You do! WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO 30B PEPPARD?

Bob Peppard, former OGRC Board Trustee, and now expatriate in Chicago, is alive and well and enjoying living on Lake Michigan. He can be reached at (312) 248-8992 or 611 W. Patterson, #517, Chicago, IL 60613.

COLUMBUS WILL BE THERE...

Cay Alliance/Columbus is coordinating the Columbus effort for the March on Washington. As of early September three buses from Columbus have been chartered, and a number of motel rooms have been reserved. A kickoff breakfast is planned at the Downtown Holiday Inn for Columbus travellers at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, October 13, with buses leaving at 7:30. Roundtrip package Roundtrip package (including breakfast)

is $35.00, with motel room extra. Anyone wishing information on the Columbus plan, can call Larry at (614) 262-0322 or the Gay Alliance at (614) 422-9212. All bus reservations MUST be made by September 21. Money must accompany registration. See Page 5 for form.

A GAY RIGHTS LAW IN OHIO...IN 1981?

At this time, it is hoped a comprehensive civil rights revision bill to include affectional or sexual orientation will be introduced into the Ohio General Assembly in 1981. OGRC people are working on that. But they need your help. First, they need to collect cases of discrimination---in jobs, housing, education, insurance, credit, public accommodations. If you have been a victim of discrimination because of your affectional or sexual orientation, please take a few minutes to write down the facts of the case, get it notarized if possible, and send it to George Painter, GRC, P.0. 3ox 8393, Columbus, Ohio 43201. A11 infomation will be helpful. Second, if you are interested in writing to your state legislators, OGRC will need to build a constituent network so that letters of support for Gay/Lesbian rights bills can be sent to members of the General Assembly. If you want to become a member of this network, send your name, address and telephone number to George Painter at the OGRC P.0. box. If you do not know the name(s) of the people representing you in the Statehouse, send your ward and precinct (if in a large city) or address to George and he will notify you of your State Senator and Representative's name and address and any known position they have taken on the Gay rights issue. You can help make it happen in Ohio.

ANITA A LITTLE BIT LONGER

In July the Florida Citrus Commission voted to extend Anita's $100,000-per year orange juice contract another year to August, 1980. Ever wonder where the money comes from to pay her? From the taxpayers. That's right, the Citrus Commission is a state agency.

Nominations will

Half of the GRC Board member's terms expire in November. be made at the September meeting in Toledo. You may nominate yourself (or be nominated by someone else) either in person at the Toledo general meeting, or by filling out the nomination ballot below. Elections will be held in November for two year terms to run from November, 1979 to November, 1981. The six terms up for election are Diane Delahunty (Columbus), Frances Dostal (Cleveland), Jay Webster (Columbus), Rick Lange (Akron), Roger Walton (Dayton) and one vacant male position. Three women and three men are to be elected.

To be nominated, you MUST meet the following five requirements: be at least 18 years of age, be a member of OGRC, have attended at least two of the immediately preceding five general OGRC meetings, be identified by first and last names on the ballot, and be willing to be publicly identified as an OGRC Board member.

OGRC BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOMINATION FORM

Name

Address

Phone

List qualifications, goals or whatever might convince members to vote for you:

Return in person to 3oard, or mail to OGRC, P.J. 3ox 8393, Columbus, Ohio 43201. It must be received (if mailed) by September 22, 1979.

COLUMBUS GAY ALLIANCE.....MARCH ON WASHINGTON......REGISTRATION "NIGHT ON THE TOWN" (Saturday morning bus). Leave Columbus 7:30 a.m. after the breakfast buffet. Arrive in Washington approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday; leave Washington on Sunday evening after March.

"CAPITAL TO CAPITOL EXPRESS" (Saturday evening bus MAYBE). 11:00 p.m.

Leave approximately Arrive Washington early Sunday morning; leave Washington Sunday evening after the March. ONLY IF ENOUGH PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED.

YOUR $35.00 FARE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR RESERVATION FORM.

NAME ADDRESS

PHONE

Return to: Gay Alliance March Committee, P. J. Box 8296, Columbus, Ohio 43201 DATE

OGRC SURVEY to Affiliate Organizations only (please return by 9/22/79 to Box 3393 Columbus, OH 43201 Name and address of Organization

Would you be interested in political

or social seminars/fundraisers?

YES

Would your organization be able to host or help plan one of these events in your city?

YES

Any suggestions for events

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