SAN Calendar 1/28/2000 (fwd)
ASUW Womens Action Coalition
asuwomn at u.washington.edu
Thu Jan 27 22:11:38 PST 2000
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Meghan Eagen
Director
ASUW Women's Action Coalition
University of Washington
Husky Union Building Rm.201
SAO 17 Box 352238
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206.543.1817 Fax: 206.685.4310
http://depts.washington.edu/~asuwomn
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Subject: SAN Calendar 1/28/2000
STUDENT ACTION NETWORK WEEKLY CALENDAR
OF PROGRESSIVE EVENTS
(Please forward to anyone you think may be interested)
Student Action Network is all about promoting progressive politics and
coalitions on the University of Washington campus. SAN stands for peace,
economic justice, environmental responsibility, and an end to sexism,
racism, homophobia, and all other forms of discrimination.
Contact us at san at u.washington.edu, (206) 545-6899, and see our webpage
with info for UW activists at http://students.washington.edu/san/
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__________________________UPCOMING EVENTS_____________________________
(Scroll down for more info on each event)
1/28/2000 March to King 5 to demand coverage of Oyate Occupation of
tribal office
1/28/2000 Diversity Meeting
1/28/2000 Seattle and the World, a forum discussion
1/28/2000 Campus Voice Coalition Meeting
1/28-1/30 Indymedia Retreat
1/29/2000 2000 Winter Powwow
1/29/2000 Partnership for Human Justice and Civil Rights: A New Day
1/30/2000 Community Coalition for Environmental Justice Doorknocking
1/31/2000 "Sweating for a T-shirt" Video & Stud. Against Sweatshops mtg.
1/31/2000 Greg Kafoury Speaks at the UW Law School
2/1/2000 GBLTC Meeting
2/2/2000 Join Bill Nye on the Capitol Steps
2/2/2000 In Poetic Words: Women and Violence Noontime Lecture Series
2/2/2000 Ruckus General Meeting
2/3/2000 Rap Fest 2000
2/3/2000 NARAL's 9th Annual Chocolate for Choice
2/3/2000 Barbara Smith, author and independent scholar, speaks
2/5/2000 March & Rally for Justice for Leonard Peltier
2/7/2000 Blood Drive in the Hub
2/11/2000 Deadline for entries to the 3rd Annual UW Talent Show
____________Progressive Internships and Job Opportunities_____________
(scroll to end for info)
1) Green Corps Leadership Training
2) Washington Native Plant Stewardship Program
3) Center for Labor Studies Research Grants
4) AFL-CIO Organizing Institute
5) YMCA Earth Service Corps
6) Seattle Public Theatre Arts Internships
7) Pro-Choice Internships at Washington NARAL
8) Program/Services Coordinator at Lambert House
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*** Special Note ***
To be added or removed from the list, please e-mail us at
san at u.washington.edu. And student groups, don't forget to email us with
your meetings and events! Thanks!
For more Seattle-area progressive events, check out the calendar compiled
by Jean Buskin (also available over email):
http://www.scn.org/activism/calendar/
_____________________________________________________January 28, 2000
RALLY AT SEATTLE FEDERAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN,
START AT 4PM, FRIDAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28TH
MARCH TO KING 5 TV TO DEMAND NETWORK MEDIA COVERAGE OF OYATE OCCUPATIONOF
TRIBAL OFFICE AND CHARGES OF CORRUPTION
The grassroots of the Oyate at Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has accepted an
offer for others to rally here in Seattle in support of their struggle.
This is an opportunity for us to use the alliances built around the World
Trade Organization to help bring attention to a long ignored issue: the
rights of the First Nations to govern themselves and control their own
lives.
please post widely
Emergency Call for Action: Support the Oglala Occupation at Pine
Ridge (approved by Grass Roots Oyate)
>From Emergency Support for Grass Roots Oyate
(bp172 at scn.org; 206-937-5252)
in cooperation with the Northwest Leonard Peltier Support Network
--Tacoma Office (bayou at blarg.net or NatAimer at aol.com).
_____________________________________________________January 28, 2000
1/28 DIVERSITY MEETING
MOSAIC will be meeting with members from other groups who support
diversity to discuss campus-wide collaboration. The meeting will take
place sometime between 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 28th. A formal
announcement with the location is forthcoming, please try to make this
meeting. This meeting is open to all people, we welcome your attendance.
_____________________________________________________January 28, 2000
The International Studies Center
is sponsoring Seattle and the World, a forum discussion examining the
organization of international production and trade in the wake of the WTO
meetings.
Friday, January 28, 2000
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall
Participants include:
Professor Daniel Chirot, Jackson School: How to think of Globalization?
Professor Richard Moxon, Business School: What is the role of
organizations like WTO in contemporary world?
Raymond Waldmann, The Boeing Company and Business School: Seattle and
World Trade.
Professor David Bachman, Jackson School: Protest and Deadlock: An
Explanation for the Seattle Ministerial Meeting of the WTO.
Professor Matt Sparke, Jackson School / Geography: Making Geo-Political
Sense of the "Battle in Seattle."
Professor Anita Ramasastry, Law School: What is the best way of thinking
about trade and human rights within the context of globalization?
Admission is free and open to the public.
Email: cratner at u.washington.edu
______________________________________________________January 28, 2000
5:30 p.m. in the Source Room, HUB sub-basement:
Campus Voice Coalition, planning to advance free speech and
student access to resources at UW
For more info: Webster S. Walker - webwalk at u.washington.edu
_________________________________________________January 28 - 30, 2000
INDEPENDENT MEDIA CENTER PLANNING ORGANIZATIONAL RETREAT -
JAN 28 - 30 ON ORCAS ISLAND.
On the weekend of January 28th to 30th, a retreat is planned to discuss
the future of the Independent Media Center and its activities.
In the words of Jeff Perlstein:
"It should be open to all interested in seizing this opportunity
to brainstorm and develop proposals to bring to the larger
group for further discussion via email, ongoing working groups,
and the in-city gathering/retreat planned for 2 weeks later.
There will be a professional facilitator experienced with
concensus working with us during the weekend."
For more information contact Jeff Perlstein at:
(206) 941-8624
__________________________________________________January 29, 2000
The Associated Students of the University of Washington
American Indian Student Commission invites you to
The 2000 Winter Powwow
Saturday January 29, 2000
HUB Ballroom
Grand Entry Times: 1:00PM and 7:00PM
The Event is FREE
If you have any questions please call or e-mail me.
Martin A. Charlo ASUW Board of Control
Director of Programming Office: 204L
Phone:(206)543-1780 Fax:(206) 685-4310
__________________________________________________January 29, 2000
NAACP to CELEBRATE 90TH ANNIVERSARY with
"PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS: A NEW DAY"
The Seattle Branch of the NAACP will sponsor a community forum entitled
"Partnership for Human Justice and Civil Rights: A New Day" on January 29,
2000 from 6-9 p.m. The event will be held at the Langston Hughes
Community Center, 17th Avenue at E. Yesler, in Seattle. This public
forum, held in collaboration with the King County Civil Rights Commission,
King County Office for Civil Rights Enforcement, Seattle Office for Civil
Rights and Washington State Human Rights Commission, is free to the
public.
Consistent with the NAACP's long-standing commitment to social justice,
the forum's goal is to bring together community organizations to establish
a positive agenda for community development. The forum will include brief
presentations by a panel of community leaders, including Roberto Maestas
of El Centro de Raza, Maria Batayola from Asian Pacific American Coalition
for Equality (APACE), Berhe Desta from the East African Community Council,
and James Kelly from the Metropolitan Urban League of Seattle, on the
social justice issues facing Seattle in this century. There will also be
a question and answer period, as well as a time for public comment. The
program will close with networking and refreshments.
This event is wheelchair accessible, free and open to the public. For
more information about this event, including accommodations for people
with disabilities, please contact Dr. Benjamin Johnson at 206) 324-6600 or
Paula Harris-White of the King County Civil Rights Commission at
206-296-8610.
__________________________________________________January 30, 2000
CCEJ DOORKNOCKING AGAIN IN BEACON HILL:
SUNDAY, Jan 30, 2-5 PM
**PLEASE FORWARD TO INTERESTED GROUPS**
The Community Coalition for Environmental Justice
(CCEJ)'s Stop the Burning! Campaign: Phase II will be
doorknocking again in Seattle's Beacon Hill
neighborhood to conduct education, outreach, and
gather signatures for our VA Hospital postcard
campaign. The postcards are petitioning the VA
Hospital to phase out their use of PVC plastic and
mercury, as well as implementing a comprehensive
reduce, reuse, and recycle program with their supplies
and equipment.
We will be meeting outside the Jefferson Park Community Center at
3801 Beacon Avenue S. (closest cross street: S. Spokane) at 2 PM on Sunday
1.30. We will pair up each volunteer with one or two youth to do the
outreach.
____________________________________________________January 31, 2000
Please attend a showing of the video, "Sweating for a T-shirt" and a
meeting to discuss what we can do to stop the UW's use of sweatshop labor
in its licensed products.
MONDAY, January 31st at 5:00PM
Social Work Bldg Room 026 - corner of 41st & 15th Ave NE
University of Washington
For more info: Washington Students Against Sweatshops
<nosweats at hotmail.com>
_____________________________________________________January 31, 2000
The student chapter of the NLG presents:
Greg Kafoury on
Monday Jan. 31
2:30-400PM
UW Law School - room 109
In addition to
Greg Kafouray has helped shut down Trojan Nuclear Power plant,
guaranteed the rights of protesters to petition in front of Fred Meyers,
and sued all sorts of bad actors.
_____________________________________________________February 1, 2000
Weekly Gay Bisexual Lesbian Transgender Commission Meeting
Weekly meetings are held every Tuesday Night at 7:30 p.m. throughout the
quarter and consist of social, educational, and outreach activities.
Locations are posted in the GBLTC Office, the events calendar on the
webpage, and are sent out over e-mail on a weekly basis.
The GBLTC has office space in HUB 304L which is open Monday through Friday
from about 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All persons are welcome.
For more information about the GBLTC, please feel free to contact Dan
Meenach, Director, at asuwgblc at u.washington.edu or call (206) 685-GBLC.
http://depts.washington.edu/asuwgblc/
________________________________________________________February 2, 2000
Mark your calendar and join us at the Capitol February 2, 2000
Protect Our Water, Protect Our Air!
Citizens/Student Lobby Day in Olympia
Featuring a Noon Rally with Bill Nye the Science Guy on the Capitol Steps!
This legislative session, measures to protect our quality of life in
Washington--and measures that undermine environmental programs -- will
again be on the table. Proposals include everything from weakening our
state's Shoreline Management Act, to strengthening oil spill prevention
efforts through tug escorts for oil tankers in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
There will also be unknown consequences from I-695, impacting
already-strained budgets for clean air and clean water.
Join People for Puget Sound and dozens of other citizen groups on February
2rd as we fill the capitol campus with citizen lobbyists!
Please bring your own lunch and a mug--snacks and beverages provided in
the morning.
Each Lobby Day participant will receive a briefing book complete with
legislation briefing sheets, legislator information, and lobbyist
contacts. For this and morning snacks, there is a $5 requested donation.
Carpools from all parts of the state are being coordinated by People for
Puget Sound--let us know if you are interested.
Please post this information and give copies to friends!
QUESTIONS? Please call Pam Johnson, People For Puget Sound at (206)
382-7007 or e-mail pjohnson at pugetsound.org
__________________________________________________February 2, 2000
Noontime Lecture Series
Presented by the UW Women's Center
In Poetic Words: Women and Violence
Angela Ginorio, Ph.D.
Director, Northwest Center for Research on Women, director, Rural Girls in
Science Program, assistant professor, Women's Studies, adjunct associate
professor in departments of Psychology and American Ethnic Studies
"Poetry is the way we help give name to the nameless, so it can be
thought." (Audre Lorde) The realities of violence in women's lives can be
disheartening. Weaving poetry and facts about violence, this presentation
will "help give name to the nameless, so it can be thought..." and
changed.
Wednesday, February 2
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Faculty Club Conference Room
$13 includes sandwich and salad luncheon
To register mail check to UW Women's Center, Box 351380, Seattle, WA 98195
Or call to reserve your place with credit card or UW department budget -
685-1090.
_____________________________________________________February 2, 2000
Ruckus General Meeting
Every Wednesday
Source Room (Hub Sub-basement)
5:12pm
Check out RUCKUS
the UW's progressive, student run newsmagazine
http://students.washington.edu/ruckus
__________________________________________________February 3, 2000
As you all know February is Black History Month. The BSU has some
traditional as well as new events we will be sponsoring. First on our
agenda is Rap Fest 2000. It will take place on Feb. 3. It is designed
to be an opportunity to educate the campus and community about the
historical and cultural significance of rap, a chance for rap artist to
showcase their talent and as a competition between college students to win
a grand prize of $150!!!! The BSU is using it as a fund raiser so there
are some fees involved. We are charging a registration fee of $5.00 per
person, but what is $5 in comparison to $150? If you are interested in
participating in the competition or would like more information e-mail me,
call me at 879-4853 or Czarina at 879-4788. You can also sign-up at the
information center on campus. Czarina and I will be happy to answer any
questions and address any concerns. You must make contact (or sign-up) by
Jan. 24 --that is the absolutely, positively last day to sign-up and pay
the fee. After that you or out of luck and your chances of being rich and
famous will be greatly reduced. I hope to see all your smiling faces
either on the stage or in the audience.
___________________________________________________February 3, 2000
YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM
Join us for an evening of pure indulgence as we sample Seattle's most
outrageous chocolate creations!!!!
NARAL's 9th Annual Chocolate for Choice
Thursday, February 3, 2000
6-8pm
at the Dome Room in the Arctic Building, 700 Third Avenue, Downtown
Seattle
Tickets:
$35 for Chocolate Lovers
$50 for Chocoholics
$100 for Chocolate Connoisseurs
Free if you want to volunteer--call Dawn/Katie 206/624-1990
__________________________________________________February 3, 2000
SEATTLE, Feb. 3: Barbara Smith author and independent scholar who has
played a groundbreaking role in opening up a national cultural and
political dialogue about the intersections of race, class, sexuality, and
gender. In town .... speaking @ New Hope Baptist Church: 124 - 21st Ave.
Reception begins @ 6 pm and keynote at 7 pm ... the event is free.
Barbara Smith is perhaps best known as co-founder and publisher of the
Kitchen Table/Women of Color Press and as editor of the groundbreaking
anthology, "Home Girls," an important collection of nonfiction essays by
African American women. She also co-edited these anthologies: "All the
Women are White, All the Blacks are Men, but Some of Us Are Brave" (with
Gloria T. Hull and Patricia Bell Scott) and "The Reader's Companion to
U.S. Women's History" (with Wilma Mankiller, Gwendolyn Mink, Marysa
Navarro and Gloria Steinem). You might also know her from "Yours in
Struggle: Three Perspectives on Racism and Anti-Semitism," which she
co-authored with Elly Bulkin and Minnie Bruce Pratt. A short introduction
to her work appears in "Flat-Footed Truths: Telling Black Women's Lives,"
edited by Patricia Bell-Scott.
__________________________________________________February 5, 2000
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SOLIDARITY
WITH LEONARD PELTIER
MARCH & RALLY FOR JUSTICE
FEBRUARY 5TH (Saturday), 2000, TACOMA, WA
12:00 NOON, MARCH FOR JUSTICE, PORTLAND AVE PARK
(On Portland Ave. between E. 34th & E. Fairbanks Ave. Take Portland
Ave. exit off I-5 and head East on Portland Ave. March route will go
along Portland Ave. to Puyallup Ave. to Pacific Ave. to 17th St.)
1:00 PM RALLY FOR JUSTICE, U.S. FEDERAL COURTHOUSE,
1717 PACIFIC AVE.
February 6th, 2000 will mark the 24th year since Leonard's arrest.
Each year Leonard Peltier supporters around the world take part in
THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH LEONARD PELTIER marking the date
inwhich Leonard begins a new year in prison.
This year, because February 6th is a Sunday, the NWLPSN will be have
it's annual Tacoma March & Rally For Justice on Saturday February 5th.
We are also making plans to hold an honoring meal on February 6th.
The February 5th Tacoma March & Rally will also mark the 50th rally
that the NWLPSN has helped organize within our region since its
founding upon Leonard's request in 1993.
We welcome the involvement of all Peltier supporters in any way they
can find to help. We are in need of donations to help pay for the
expenses of the march and rally. Please send donations to: NWLPSN,
OLYMPIA OFFICE, P.O. BOX 4398, TUMWATER, WA 98501.
__________________________________________________February 7, 2000
Blood Drive
Sponsored by the Puget Sound Blood Center and Phi Eta Sigma
February 7th at HUB
10-4
save a life.
__________________________________________________February 11, 2000
2000 3rd Annual UW Talent Show Application Deadline
Applications for the 2000 3rd Annual UW Talent Show are now available.
Last year's show was a huge success and this year the goal is to make
it even better! But, your help is needed... The search has begun for
students with fun and interesting talents: singing, dancing, comedy,
spoken word, or any other form of creative expression. The Talent Show
is campus wide and all students are encouraged to audition. The purpose
of the UW Talent Show is to give students the opportunity to display
their unique and individual talents to the campus community.
Applications can be picked up at the Student Activities Office (HUB 207),
the GBLTC office (HUB 304L), or at any Residence Hall front desk.
Applications can be turned in to HUB 207. When turning the application in
please make sure you sign up for an audition time.
**APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED IN TO HUB 207 BY 5PM ON FRIDAY 2/11**
Important Dates:
Auditions- Tuesday 2/15 and Wednesday 2/16
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal- Tuesday 2/29
Talent Show- Friday 3/3
If you have any questions or comments please contact:
Ryan Hall ryguy at u.washington.edu
or
Dan Meenach asuwgblc at u.washington.edu 685-GBLC
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* PROGRESSIVE INTERNSHIPS *
* AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES *
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________________1) Green Corps Leadership Training____________________
DEADLINE: January 31
Green Corps Offers Leadership Training Program for
Environmental and Social Change Organizers
Green Corps is hiring for one-year paid positions in our leadership
training program. We are seeking the next generation of environmental and
social change leaders: recent college and Masters graduates as well as
entry-level nonprofit staff who want experience running campaigns and
making a concrete difference. Green Corps trains you to run effective
public education and action campaigns and helps you launch a career doing
work you care about.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY
We're looking for the next generation of environmental and social change
leaders. To apply for Green Corps' 2000-2001 Environmental Leadership
Training Program, apply on-line at www.greencorps.org or send us your
application by your regional deadline (early submission 1/14, SE 1/24, NW
1/31, NE 2/7, W 2/14, MW 3/1) We'll also visit UW campus on February 8th
and 9th to meet with students about applying for Green Corps.
We will begin holding formal interviews in January on a rolling basis and
hold on-campus interviews on some campuses. Based on the first interview,
we will invite some candidates to attend weekend-long second interviews in
Boston, Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Heather Smith
Organizing Director
Green Corps
GCHeather at aol.com
www.greencorps.org
29 Temple Place, Boston MA 02111
____________2) Washington Native Plant Stewardship Program____________
The Central Puget Sound Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society
(WNPS) is recruiting for the Year 2000 Native Plant Stewardship Program.
The topics covered in the training include native plant identification,
ethnobotany, wetlands, invasive plants, native plant landscaping, and
restoration of native habitats.
The training program gives volunteers the tools they need to teach others
about native plant ecology and to lead projects to improve water quality
and restore native habitat. WNPS is looking for volunteers who want to
improve their native plant knowledge and to educate others about native
plants. In return for the free training, native plant stewards agree to
volunteer a minimum of 100 hours in outreach, education, and restoration
in the Puget Sound area.
Volunteers who work with economically disadvantaged communities or in
environmentally degraded neighborhoods are especially encouraged to apply.
The ten-week training program will be held on Fridays from 9:00am - 4:00pm
from February 25 through April 28, with two Saturday field trips in April
and May.
To receive a Native Plant Stewardship application packet, or for more
information, call Sasha Shaw at (206) 527-3210 (or toll-free outside of
Seattle area at 1-888-288-8022). Internet users can visit the WNPS
website at www.wnps.org
___________3) Center for Labor Studies Research Grants_______________
DEADLINE: March 27
RESEARCH GRANTS
As part of our ongoing efforts to stimulate research and teaching in labor
studies, the Center for Labor Studies is offering small grants to
University of Washington faculty, staff, and graduate students for
labor-related research. We shall make a maximum of 6 faculty, staff, and
graduate student grants in the amount of $1500-2500 each. Applicants must
demonstrate the significance of their proposed research to the
interdisciplinary field of labor studies. Research may focus on any
dimension of labor, in the United States and abroad, including but not
limited to class relations, the social conditions of work, the labor
process, working-class culture or politics, work and gender, work and
race/ethnicity, the relationship between labor and the state, unions, and
comparative international labor relations. Proposals must provide
evidence that the research is likely to generate important new
information, interpretations, scholarly resources, and contributions to
the applicant's discipline and field. Any graduate student who is
currently enrolled and will be enrolled in the 2000-2001 academic year may
apply. Faculty, staff, and graduate students at all branches of the
University of Washington-Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma-are eligible.
Proposals should not exceed 1000 words or 4 double-spaced, typed pages (12
pt. font). Applicants should also submit a brief cover letter and a
separate budget indicating in detail how the requested funds would be
spent and, if applicable, how this support would supplement other funds,
fellowships, and grants. Accompanying each graduate student request
should be one letter of faculty support. The deadline for submission of
proposals is March 27, 2000. Proposals will be evaluated by the Standing
Committee of the Center. Announcement of awards will be made during the
spring quarter. Send proposals to Betsi Beem, Assistant Director, Center
for Labor Studies, Box 353530.
__________________4) AFL-CIO Organizing Institute___________________
Attention Activist,
The demand of unorganized workers in need of union representation has
created a need for new union organizers to be on the front line, educating
, agitating and growing workers into unions. Unions that deliver democracy
at the work place. This demand for safe working conditions, fair and
livable wages, dignity and respect on the job is made with hard work,
persistence and the willingness to fight the bosses on all front.
We need creative people with excellent that can unify people and move
them into action that gets impacts the livelihoods of the workers being
organized. Are you committed to fight for economic justice and social
change? Do you have leadership skills? Are you Bi-lingual? Have you been
oppressed on the job and took action to overcome and rise above it? This
might be the opportunity for you.
The AFL-CIO 's Organizing Institute has a paid training program that
has placement into 3 month apprenticeship projects working on active
organizing campaigns all over the nation. Get the details at
http://www.aflcio.org/orginst/index.htm
A 3-day training will be held here in Seattle on March 31st-April 2.
If you would like to set an appointment for an interview contact Craig
Meriwether , (206) 956-0494 x18, or reply by email to
<noble96 at organizeseattle.org>.
Unions are what Democracy looks like on the job.
_________________5) YMCA Earth Service Corps______________________
(If interested, respond to Francesca Lo at flo at mc.seattleymca.org)
YMCA Earth Service Corps (YESC) is a program for teens which uses
education, environmental service learning, and cross-cultural awareness as
tools for increasing teen leadership. The Seattle program works with 30
high schools from around King County and reaches over 1000 youth annually.
Each year YESC hosts an environmental symposium that reaches approximately
200 youth from Olympia to Seattle.
The University of Washington will be hosting this years symposium on
Tuesday, February 8 from 8 am 2 pm in the HUB. The theme is "Sustainable
Energy for Our World, Communities, and Ourselves." This interactive,
informative, and inspiring symposium will allow students to explore all
aspects of sustainable energy. Students will choose from an array of
topics and attend two workshops throughout the day. Workshop topics
include dams, alternative energy sources, transportation, environmental
health, food, green building, nuclear power, and revitalizing personal
energy.
I am writing to ask for your help in making this symposium a success. One
thing that makes this event especially memorable for high school youth is
the opportunity to spend a day on a university campus and meet college
students pursuing environment-related degrees. If any of you are
interested in helping out with one of the above workshop sessions, setting
up a resource table to talk to the high school participants about your
academic program, or simply coming to check things out, please let me
know. We would be most appreciative of your help and believe that this
will be a great opportunity to inspire high school students to pursue
environmental careers.
Please call me at (206) 382-5013 ext. 5472 or email me at
flo at mc.seattleymca.org. We hope you will consider participating and we
look forward to a truly energizing event!
Thank you for your time and consideration.
_____________6) Seattle Public Theatre Arts Internships_______________
INTERNSHIP JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Seattle Public Theater - Winter & Spring Quarters, 2000
(206) 328-4848
PRODUCTION INTERN - 10 hrs/week plus, must be flexible - Winter and/or
Spring Quarters
Supervisor: SPT's Producing Artistic Director Lauren Marshall
Start Date: Immediately (for winter quarter)
Responsibilities:
- Assist in all aspects of production of touring shows, including but not
limited to:
- Coordinate auditions & callbacks; assist during auditions; make
follow-up phone calls
- Assistant Stage Management or Stage Management during rehearsal period,
depending on experience
- Liaison among cast, production staff, company staff & clients
- Assist PAD in contracting with artists.
- Coordinate all touring arrangements--van rental, sound equipment, etc.
- Prepare touring schedules for cast, trouble shooting and emergencies
- Schedule rehearsals, understudy & pickup rehearsals in consultation with
director and SPT
- Keep cast informed of production schedules, and any last-minute changes;
contact understudies as needed.
- Other production-related duties & general office assistance as needed
Experience Required: Previous Stage Management , ASM or Production
Management experience desirable. Good communication skills.
Detail-oriented, able to work in fast-paced environment.
TOURING STAGE MANAGER
Responsibilities:
A Stage Manager will be needed to travel with the winter show from March 6
- April 7. This will require daytime availability on Mondays, Thursdays
and Fridays during the touring period, and considerable daytime
availability during the rehearsal period February 21-March 5.
Some pay is available for this position. If you have stage management
experience and are interested in the Stage Manager's position, please
contact Lauren Marshall at SPT 328-4848.
MARKETING INTERN - 10 hrs/week - Winter and/or Spring Quarters
Supervisor: SPT's Development & Marketing Director Barb Weismann
Start Date: Immediately (for winter quarter)
Responsibilities:
- Assist with all aspects of marketing and booking touring performances in
schools, including but not limited to:
- Assist with preparation and mailing of marketing materials
- Make follow-up marketing calls to schools
- Keep records of contacts made
- Schedule bookings in schools
- Prepare touring schedule and weekly schedule updates
- Liaison to contracted schools
- Prepare and mail contracts to schools
- Distribution of Study Guides and Evaluations; follow - up on evaluations
- Review evaluations for marketing quotes
- Prepare and mail invoices
- Arrange and assist with publicity for public preview performances, in
consultation with SPT staff
- Assist in audience development for public performances
consultation with SPT staff
- Assist in audience development for public performances
- Other marketing-related duties & general office assistance as needed
Experience Required: Good writing, communication and telephone skills.
Able to work independently once trained.
PR/PUBLICITY INTERN: 10 hrs/week. Winter and/or Spring Quarters.
Supervisor: Producing Artistic Director, Development Director, Theater of
Liberation Director
Start date: Immediately
Responsibilities:
-Take charge of PR and publicity for theater, including but not limited
to:
-Develop database/internal fax program for press releases
-Write press releases for all shows; have edited by supervisor
-Schedule all press releases and mail/fax to nomthlies, weeklies, dailies
-Develop and implement a TV campaign, DOE
-Write articles for newsletter; layout and edit newsletter DOE
Experience Required: Good writing and organizational skills. Ability to
work independently.
NEWSLETTER WRITER/EDITOR: 30/40 hours intermittently; February and April,
00.
Supervisor: Producing Artistic Director, Development Director
Start date: Immediately
Responsibilities:
--Edit newsletter, including but not limited to:
-Write articles, interview artists
-Schedule layout and design, set deadlines for other writers
-Layout in WordPerfect or own program
Experience Required: Good writing and layout skills. Interview skills a
plus.
WEB SITE DESIGNER 30/40 hours or more
Supervisor: Development Director, plus other staff
Start date: immediately
Responsibilities:
--Create a new look for potentially 12 to 18 "page" web site. Include
mail-in forms, printable forms, calendars, background gifs, jpg photos of
theater work.
Experience: Please have a portfolio on-line or on diskette. You will need
to have access to a computer lab for Photoshop, html programs; SPT does
not own them.
_______________________7) Washington NARAL________________________
Enclosed is a list of exciting, Pro-choice internships for Winter-Summer
2000. Please pass this list along to any interested parties! For more
information, please contact Katie Jo Slaughter at (206) 624-1990.
WA NARAL (National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League)
811 First Ave Suite 456
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-1990
Mission Statement: Using the political process to guarantee women a full
range of reproductive options.
Contact person: Katie Jo Slaughter
Desire to work at a diverse non-profit an absolute must!
2000 Internship Listings for Stipend/Credit
Internship: Technical Intern
Position: Technical support for Field and Foundation staff
Dates: Ongoing
Times: start out a 6-8 hours/week
WA NARAL needs a dedicated Intern who fully supports women^Rs
reproductive rights to work with Political-Communications Director. The
appropriate person for this internship will be responsible for
maintaining e-base database and web site. Intern will assist with press
events, press releases and working with the media. Excellent
communication and computer skills are required. You must be proficient
with Microsoft Office.
Internship: Political Intern
Position: Assistant to Grassroots organizer and Political-Communications
Director
Dates: Ongoing
Times: Start out as 10-15
WA NARAL is looking for a Political Intern who is interested in learning
about grassroots campaigning. The appropriate candidate interns will be
supportive of women^Rs reproductive liberty, open to diversity, quick
learner, good communicator, able to work in a fast-paced environment,
and have a burning desire to learn about political organizing.
Internship: Tabling Intern
Position: Summer Events Coordinator
Dates: June-September
Time: 6 hours/week + 4 hours/weekend
Work in conjunction with Field and Foundation staff to increase
awareness of WA NARAL via tabling at summer community events. WA NARAL
needs a charismatic people person who is dedicated to Pro-choice
activism and can work well with the public. Intern will work with Field
and Foundation staff to recruit tabling volunteers, organize tabling
materials and oversee events. Must have own transportation, willingness
to attend events on weekends and an ability to make volunteer
recruitment calls in the evenings. Transportation mileage to and from
events will be reimbursed.
Internship: Opposition Research Intern
Position: Assistant to Membership Development Coordinator
Dates: Ongoing
Time: 6 hours/week
WA NARAL needs an Intern who is dedicated to women^Rs reproductive rights
and is fascinated by the anti-choice opposition. Intern will work
closely with Opposition Research Coordinator to monitor and explore
anti-choice organizations, politicians and people. Must have excellent
research and Internet skills.
Internship: Office Administration Intern
Position: Assistant to Office Administrator
Dates: Ongoing
Times: 10 hours/week
WA NARAL needs an Intern to work closely with the Office Administrator
to insure that office operates efficiently and smoothly. Will work on
mailing projects, data entry, membership services and other office jobs.
Must have excellent computer and communication skills.
Internship: Major Gifts and Grants Intern
Position: Assistant to Major Gifts and Grants Director
Dates: Ongoing
Time: 10 hours/week or more if available
WA NARAL seeks a savvy intern to work closely with Major Gifts Director
to cultivate and nurture relationships with major donors and Pro-Choice
foundations. Must have excellent research, Internet administrative and
communication skills. Intern will gain invaluable skills and experiences
as a non-profit fundraiser researching donors and writing grants in a
diverse and challenging environment.
Internship: Events Administration Intern
Position: Assistant to Development Director
Dates: June-November
Time: 16 hours/week
WA NARAL needs several interns to work closely with Development Director
and Auction Procurement Coordinator to assist preparation for Honor the
Provider Event and Annual Liberty Ball Auction. Intern will procure
auction items via phone, mail and fax. As well, intern will report on
all procured items, handle data entry and recruit and coordinate
volunteers for events. Interns must be highly organized, responsible,
have a willingness to learn and basic computer and phone skills.
Non-profit and/or event and volunteer experience preferred but not
required.
Internship: Educational Program Intern
Position: Assistant to Foundation Program Coordinator
Dates: June-?
Times: 10 hours/week
Work with the Foundation Program Coordinator to maintain and expand WA
NARAL^Rs educational programs. Programs include: the Teen Activist Board,
an group of emerging Pro-choice activists ages 15-18; the Abortion
Access Network which provides volunteer transportation, homestay and
emotional support to women seeking abortions through the work of
volunteers; the Abortion Access Project which aims to increase women^Rs
access to choice via research, outreach and non-provider Hospital
campaigns; and the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Campaign to improve
teen^Rs health/sexuality education in high schools.
________8) Program/Services Coordinator at Lambert House___________
DEADLINE: Febraury 14
POSITION OPENING: Program/Services Coordinator
Overview
Lambert House is an activities and resource center whose mission is to
empower gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages
14-22
through the development of personal, social and life skills. Located in
Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Lambert House is a unique agency that
serves a wide spectrum of sexual minority youth who are in need of
affirming
support and positive opportunities for socialization that are often absent
in
their lives. Lambert House currently has an annual budget of $275,000, a
staff of six and over 100 active volunteers.
The Program/Services Coordinator is generally responsible for designing,
managing and implementing service and support programs appropriate to the
needs of sexual minority youth ages 14-22. This is a "hands on" program
development and management position which emphasizes extensive interaction
with youth and volunteers during open house hours (afternoons and
evenings),
as well as tasks involved with the development and maintenance of
programs.
This position has prime responsibility for maintaining a respectful and
safe
environment at Lambert House and its activities by promoting consistency,
coaching volunteers, and addressing any challenges to the environment.
The
person in this position may also be called upon to provide limited direct
services to youth, such as crisis intervention, collateral contacts,
problem
solving, behavior management, referrals and follow-ups. The successful
candidate will have significant experience providing direct clinical
services
to diverse youth and supervision of other direct service providers;
helping
youth access community services; training others about issues related to
sexual minority youth; program design, implementation, management, and
evaluation; and the ability to work autonomously while being part of a
team.
The Program/Services Coordinator may be occasionally assigned other tasks
related to similar operations of the organization. The Program/Services
Coordinator will report directly to the Executive Director, while
communicating frequently with other members of the organization, including
staff, volunteers, youth and board members.
Essential Skills
Direct service experience with diverse youth populations, including
sexual
minority youth and youth who are at-risk
Experience in program design, implementation, management and evaluation
Experience in establishing and managing a respectful and safe environment
for youth
Knowledge and experience with complex social service delivery systems for
youth, preferably in the Seattle area
Demonstrated ability to train and supervise volunteers
Supervisory experience with interns and other direct service providers
Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills, including
conflict resolution and public speaking
Basic knowledge and experience of personal computers and pertinent
software
(i.e. word processing, e-mail, database searching, and record updating)
Experience and comfort with working with multiple tasks with limited
resources
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and keep focused while
managing multiple tasks
Demonstrated ability to set and meet or exceed measurable performance
goals
Ability to handle stress and willingness to join a team effort in a
changing environment
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build rapport with
others
in a personable manner
Experience working with diverse communities
Knowledgeable of the GLBT* community and supportive of the mission of
Lambert House
Duties and Responsibilities
Work with other staff members and volunteers to design, implement, manage
and evaluate successful programs and initiatives for empowering sexual
minority youth
Through teamwork with volunteers and staff, establish and manage a
respectful and safe environment for youth both at the house and at
off-site
activities, including clinical guidance of lay volunteers
Effectively deliver (or coordinate other's) direct services to youth
presenting needs for social services
If an appropriate match exists, supervise bachelor or masters level
interns
Share the responsibility of responding to occasional urgent matters on an
on-call basis
Provide back-up in staffing the house during open hours on an occasional
basis
Keep apprised of the changing needs of the Lambert House youth population
by tracking relevant statistics on demographics, services and programs,
and
prepare concise and effective reports as needed
Design, implement and manage program outcome measures and their
procedures
Participate in agency staff meetings, committee meetings, coalitions and
other appropriate meetings and group processes as directed
Represent the agency in a professional and hospitable manner at
appropriate
times and places (i.e. community presentations and fundraising events) as
directed
Other goals and duties as assigned
Qualifications
Possess a masters degree in a related field (MSW preferred) and a minimum
of two years experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities
outlined above
Comfortable and knowledgeable in working with at-risk youth issues such
as
homelessness, chemical dependency, survival sex, etc.
Comfortable and knowledgeable with issues of human sexuality, sexual
orientation, and gender identity.
Able to speak persuasively about the organization and its programs
Experienced in developing positive relationships with various members of
the community, including service providers, grass roots organizations,
cultural groups, and others as indicated
Ability to work with and utilize current personal computing equipment and
software
Ability to work during afternoons and evenings on a weekly basis with
frequent flexibility for weekends as necessary to manage Saturday house
hours
and conduct and attend trainings and meetings
Physical Requirements
Ability to climb and descend stairs 10-20 times per day
Ability to perform activities which require manual dexterity, lifting and
reaching
Ability to travel off-site for pertinent appointments
Ability to perform moderate physical work, including lifting and carrying
up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis and 10-20 lbs. on a frequent basis
Lambert House is a smoke-free space. No smoking is allowed on the
premises.
Other Requirements
Must pass a Washington Sate Patrol background check
Meet Federal employment eligibility criteria
Within 30 days of employment, take and pass a PPD (TB) test
Attend ongoing workshops, classes, conferences and other skill-building
training as assigned
Compensation
The pay range for this position depends on experience and reflects
standard
pay levels for this type of work. The position is a full time
salaried/exempt position. This position offers paid leave, compensatory
time
off, and health, dental, short-term disability, and group term life
benefits
per personnel policies.
Deadline for Application: February 14, 2000 or until filled.
How to Apply
Send a resume and letter of interest indicating salary desired to:
Program/Services Coordinator Search
Lambert House
PO Box 23111
Seattle, WA 98102
Lambert House has a policy of non-discrimination as it applies to hiring,
membership and the provision of services in regard to race, color, sex,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology,
age,
creed, religion, ancestry, national origin or the presence of any sensory,
mental or physical disability.
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
______________________________The End_______________________________
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