Norms Be respectful and supportive Maintain confidentiality (but also be smart about what you share) Make no assumptions each other, nor attach labels to one another https://gsanetwork.org

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In the News… 2018 Olympics will have a record 14 out LGBTQ athletes https://www.outsports.com/2018/2/6/16924846/2018- winter-olympics-pyeongchang-out-gay-lesbian-bisexual- athletes Spirited Skater Adam Rippon Counts Reese Witherspoon Among His Olympic Fans: 'I Love to Be Different' http://people.com/sports/winter-olympics-2018-adam- rippon-figure-skating-profile/ https://gsanetwork.org

No Place Like Home: Lessons in Activism from LGBT Kansas This history is covered by C. J. Janovy in her new book, No Place Like Home: Lessons in Activism from LGBT Kansas. Janovy, arts reporter and editor for KCUR 89.3 and former editor of The Pitch, spent the past three years traveling through Kansas and listening to the stories of people who have taken on the task of changing perception and legislation in a staunchly conservative state. Janovy spoke about No Place Like Home at the Lawrence Public Library on Jan. 29, along with two people featured in the book, Sandra Stenzel and Stephanie Mott. Stenzel, an openly gay woman, was the director of Economic Development in Trego County when she was fired shortly after speaking publicly against a proposed amendment to ban gay marriage. Stephanie Mott is a trans woman, president and executive director of the Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project (K-STEP). Mott spends much of her time sharing her story and educating people on transgender issues. https://info.umkc.edu/unews/no-place-like-home-lessons-in-activism-from-lgbt-kansas/

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Come hear local activists and politicians Paulette Blanchard (Absentee Shawnee), Gail Finney (KS State Legislature), Fatima Mohammad (Council on American-Islamic Relations), and Stephanie Mott (Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project) talk about local feminist politics in Kansas. https://www.facebook.com/groups/113257715392201/

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OKamp for KS and OK LGBTQ Youth! Summer camp can be a magical time for a kid, swimming, campfires and friendships forged over those few special days. But for LGBTQ+ youth summer camp can be a frought experience. You don't know if your peers will accept you for who you are, you don't know if you'll be excluded or bullied. Partnering with several youth group leaders the Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project (KSTEP) will be hosting the first ever OKamp, a camp for LGBTQ+ youth from Oklahoma and Kansas. OKamp will provide a place for these kids to be their full and authentic selves while making friends, learning important leadership skills and having a great camp experience at the beautiful Chihowa Retreat Center in Perry, KS.  https://www.facebook.com/okamp2018/?hc_ref=ARQK49OJklOd4Eufx2oTgmKVtFqolu0pwB7lqPeDM1qAfVj6j6DXEsn9cCbRhxAYx7A

Kansas-Oklahoma LGBTQ Youth Summit August 10-12, 2018 Chihowa Retreat Center at Perry Lake - Perry, KS More information coming soon! We have a dream for young people in Kansas and Oklahoma Who happen to have diverse gender identities and orientations To have their own summer camp. A place to be free To connect with other young people from across the region To feel safe in being who they truly are To learn leadership skills, and advocacy skills To HAVE FUN!! Please help us make this dream come true!! Donate https://www.facebook.com/okamp2018/?hc_ref=ARQK49OJklOd4Eufx2oTgmKVtFqolu0pwB7lqPeDM1qAfVj6j6DXEsn9cCbRhxAYx7A

TransKansas 6 TransKansas 6 - Rhatigan Student Center - Wichita, KS - July 27-28, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/groups/113257715392201/ https://gsanetwork.org

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GSA Yearbook Page Photos from Topeka Field Trip-Equality House Field & murals Photos at any upcoming events/field trips. Student photos shared. https://gsanetwork.org

GSA Yearbook Page Student created designs that could be incorporated. https://gsanetwork.org

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KU Professor Intro Example "Hello Professor _________ , I am enrolled in your course, (insert official course title/number), meeting on (insert days/times). I identify as (insert gender identity). My legal name might/will appear on your course roster as (insert legal name). I have not yet legally changed my name, but would very much appreciate if you would instead refer to / speak to me in class and correspondence by my chosen first name, (insert your chosen name), and with (insert your pronouns) pronouns. I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to reply to this email address or via my personal email (insert email address). I am very excited to begin classes and look forward to meeting you. Thank you for acknowledging my gender identity. Best, (Your preferred full name)" https://gsanetwork.org

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Lawrence High School Total Equity Alliance Follow LHS Total Equality Alliance on Facebook @lhstea The Total Equality Alliance is a youth-led advocacy group for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, etc.) students and allies.

Lawrence-Topeka PFLAG Thanks for visiting the newly created Lawrence-Topeka Facebook page! We'll share information that is of interest to the NE Kansas LGBTQ community and their allies, and we'll also post information regarding our upcoming PFLAG meetings and events. For more information regarding the Lawrence- Topeka PFLAG, check out our website at http://www.pflagnekansas.org/index.html. You can also check out the national PFLAG page at https://www.pflag.org.                                       Lawrence-Topeka PFLAG @LawrenceTopekaPFLAG https://gsanetwork.org

PFLAG Lawrence/Topeka is a small chapter PFLAG Lawrence/Topeka is a small chapter.  We are interested in issues relating to LGBT persons, their families and friends, through support, education and advocacy.  We meet occasionally for community events, social and educational gatherings.  We have information for parents , families and friends, and for LGBT persons from the National PFLAG Organization that we can mail to your home. ​The next PFLAG meeting will be Sunday, December 3rd,  2-4 pm,  at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.  Please use west hospital entrance at the circular drive, 330 Arkansas.  Use elevator across from gift shop and go to basement.  Turn right and signs will direct you to the conference room.  Hope to see you there.   https://gsanetwork.org

NEW web sites http://www.facebook.com/LawrenceTopekaPFLAG/        LGBTQ Student Resource:  www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/ lgbtq-student-support        LGBTQ Addiction Guide: www.drugrehab.com/guides/lgbtq        To end bullying in schools, workplaces and faith communities:  www.tylerclementi.org Contact Information:  Sonja Feist, President (785) 235- 3831    sffeist@msn.com https://gsanetwork.org

There is now a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Topeka that would allow parents of trans children to see a Dr. here.  Her name is Katie Barger MD.  Her office is at 3520 SW 6th.  Phone: (785)354-9501). There is a new web site that would be of interest to parents of transgender children.  It is the work of Debi Jackson, member of PFLAG Kansas City and the mother of a 7 year old daughter who came out as a transgender girl when she was 4.  www.trans-parenting.com.  It helps you find information in one place.  Other resources are: TYFA (Transyouth Family Allies) www.imatyfa.org/parents.  They also give support to parents over the phone: 1-888-462-8932 and  www.genderspectrum.org/parenting-and- family  and www.glaad.org/transgender/transfaq/ ​Children's Mercy KC Gender Pathway Services, for gender- variant, gender-questioning and transgender children.  They help vamilies be informed of treatment options, medical, emotional support, advocacy and community resources.  Team is made up of a social worker, endocrinologist and psychologist.  Call: 816-960-4134. https://gsanetwork.org

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KSTEP Upcoming Events and Presentations LEAF - Legislative Education for Advocacy in Faith - United Methodist Women - February 12, 2018 February Sisters Panel - KU Women Gender & Sexuality Studies Graduate Student Association - Lawrence, KS - February 15, 2018 TransKansas 6 - Rhatigan Student Center - Wichita, KS - July 27-28, 2018 https://gsanetwork.org

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Gender Sexuality alliance NEXT Meeting Where: See your Class Connect Calendar. When: March 9, 2018 @ 1:00 PM CST What: Help us plan our future meetings and events. https://gsanetwork.org