"Bring a colored pen of your choice to brighten up the greetings and keep the rainbow theme moving right along. Love will keep us together..."
PFLAG-O'ahu meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 - 9:00 PM
First Unitarian Church
2500 Pali Highway Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-1455
For more information or directions, please call 672-9050.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tapa's - Boyz n Toyz in Bearland Friday, December 11th
Friday, December 11th at Tapas's – Boyz n Toyz in Bearland, the Aloha Bears’ 10th Annual toy drive and canned food collection. This year the event is FREE--all we are asking is that you bring a new unwrapped toy(s) and/or canned food item(s). (Toys will be donated to Kapiolani Medical Center and canned food to Save the Food Basket)
The Aloha Bears kicked the toy drive and canned food collection off on Dec 1st with a collection container at Tapas. So if you cannot make the party please stop by Tapas any day between now and December 11th and drop off your donation(s). We understand that the holidays are a busy time, so if you cannot make it to Tapas you can charge a cash donation with the "Donate" button above.
The Aloha Bears kicked the toy drive and canned food collection off on Dec 1st with a collection container at Tapas. So if you cannot make the party please stop by Tapas any day between now and December 11th and drop off your donation(s). We understand that the holidays are a busy time, so if you cannot make it to Tapas you can charge a cash donation with the "Donate" button above.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
10-Year-Old Won't Pledge Allegiance To A Country That Discriminates Against Gays
From Huffington Post Via Queerty comes a story from the Arkansas Times about Will Phillips, an elementary school student who refuses to say the pledge of allegiance in school because of discrimination against gay people:
"I've always tried to analyze things because I want to be lawyer," Will said. "I really don't feel that there's currently liberty and justice for all."
After asking his parents whether it was against the law not to stand for the pledge, Will decided to do something. On Monday, Oct. 5, when the other kids in his class stood up to recite the pledge of allegiance, he remained sitting down. The class had a substitute teacher that week, a retired educator from the district, who knew Will's mother and grandmother. Though the substitute tried to make him stand up, he respectfully refused. He did it again the next day, and the next day.
A columnist for the Arkansas News has stood up for Phillips against his angry substitute teacher. Predictably, fellow students have taunted the kid and called him a "gaywad," but he says he doesn't see his quiet act of protest ending any time soon.
[Huffington Post] [Queerty] [Arkansas Times]
"I've always tried to analyze things because I want to be lawyer," Will said. "I really don't feel that there's currently liberty and justice for all."
After asking his parents whether it was against the law not to stand for the pledge, Will decided to do something. On Monday, Oct. 5, when the other kids in his class stood up to recite the pledge of allegiance, he remained sitting down. The class had a substitute teacher that week, a retired educator from the district, who knew Will's mother and grandmother. Though the substitute tried to make him stand up, he respectfully refused. He did it again the next day, and the next day.
A columnist for the Arkansas News has stood up for Phillips against his angry substitute teacher. Predictably, fellow students have taunted the kid and called him a "gaywad," but he says he doesn't see his quiet act of protest ending any time soon.
[Huffington Post] [Queerty] [Arkansas Times]
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Meeting, Movie, etc...
Aloha,
We have a very busy PFLAG-Oahu planned for this Wednesday at 7pm (First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Hwy)
1) Watch the documentary "Outrage." From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Kirby Dick comes OUTRAGE, a searing indictment of the hypocrisy of closeted politicians with appalling gay rights voting records who actively campaign against the LGBT community they covertly belong to. This is a great reminder of why we continue to work for equal rights and benefits for all our children.
2) Before the movie we will be discussing the upcoming holiday events - the PFLAG - Oahu Holiday Display at Honolulu Hale (construction and kick off)
3) Thanksgiving cards will be available for the 6 Seniors and 33 Representatives who supported equal rights for all our children during the 2009 Legislation Session. All that is needed is that you bring a note to include with the card or simply sign your name to the card. January is just around the corner and we are still working for liberty, justice and love. We have to have our mission front and center every day not just during the legislative session. It's called 'educate, educate, educate' about support, educate and advocate.
Announcements:
4) Annual Open House Thanksgiving Dinner at Bellows. Send name, car with license as RSVP.
5) Saturday, Nov. 28 at 9:30am Honolulu Hale Set Up for HNL City Lights Display.
6) December 1st Honolulu Men's Chorus for World's AIDS DAY concert at St. Clements. More info to follow.
7) Saturday, December 5 Sundown HNL City Lights Parade and official lighting ceremony.
8) Honolulu City Department approved "ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE" Bus Signs for January 15 to February 15, 2010. Sorry but my email does not have all the colors of the rainbow but you get the idea. Remember we need to educate everyway possible. The posters are colorful, eye catching and right on target with our message: support, educate and advocate for all our children. Remember all those standing only buses??? Now to pay for full color signs. Check out our PFLAGOAHU.ORG website for our PayPal link.
7) We need a Newsletter Editor. We need a volunteer with a publishing program. My older than dirt Publisher program cost me too much time and ruined a real opportunity for the October newsletter. I'm raising a white flag. We miss Sherri so much. Any volunteers?
Rev. Carolyn Martinez Golojuch, MSW
92-954 Makakilo Dr. #71
Makakilo, HI 96707
808 672-9050
"If more people believed in justice, equality would be reality." cmg
We have a very busy PFLAG-Oahu planned for this Wednesday at 7pm (First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Hwy)
1) Watch the documentary "Outrage." From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Kirby Dick comes OUTRAGE, a searing indictment of the hypocrisy of closeted politicians with appalling gay rights voting records who actively campaign against the LGBT community they covertly belong to. This is a great reminder of why we continue to work for equal rights and benefits for all our children.
2) Before the movie we will be discussing the upcoming holiday events - the PFLAG - Oahu Holiday Display at Honolulu Hale (construction and kick off)
3) Thanksgiving cards will be available for the 6 Seniors and 33 Representatives who supported equal rights for all our children during the 2009 Legislation Session. All that is needed is that you bring a note to include with the card or simply sign your name to the card. January is just around the corner and we are still working for liberty, justice and love. We have to have our mission front and center every day not just during the legislative session. It's called 'educate, educate, educate' about support, educate and advocate.
Announcements:
4) Annual Open House Thanksgiving Dinner at Bellows. Send name, car with license as RSVP.
5) Saturday, Nov. 28 at 9:30am Honolulu Hale Set Up for HNL City Lights Display.
6) December 1st Honolulu Men's Chorus for World's AIDS DAY concert at St. Clements. More info to follow.
7) Saturday, December 5 Sundown HNL City Lights Parade and official lighting ceremony.
8) Honolulu City Department approved "ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE" Bus Signs for January 15 to February 15, 2010. Sorry but my email does not have all the colors of the rainbow but you get the idea. Remember we need to educate everyway possible. The posters are colorful, eye catching and right on target with our message: support, educate and advocate for all our children. Remember all those standing only buses??? Now to pay for full color signs. Check out our PFLAGOAHU.ORG website for our PayPal link.
7) We need a Newsletter Editor. We need a volunteer with a publishing program. My older than dirt Publisher program cost me too much time and ruined a real opportunity for the October newsletter. I'm raising a white flag. We miss Sherri so much. Any volunteers?
Rev. Carolyn Martinez Golojuch, MSW
92-954 Makakilo Dr. #71
Makakilo, HI 96707
808 672-9050
"If more people believed in justice, equality would be reality." cmg
Friday, October 2, 2009
Equality March Sunday, Oct. 11
On October 11, there will be a National Equality March and Rally in Washington, D.C. to focus attention on the need for equal protection for lgbt people across the country. The DC events are being planned by Equality Across America - a network of LGBT grassroots organizers including Cleve Jones.
Many cities are planning their own events to observe the national march. For Honolulu, Pride Alliance is organizing a march around the State Capitol/Iolani Palace block followed by a tribute to the contributions made by and to the local LGBT community.
WHO: Pride Alliance Hawaii (sponsor)
WHAT: Honolulu Equality March and Tribute
WHERE: State Capitol, on Beretania (between Punchbowl and Richards), Mauka side by the Father Damien Statue
WHEN: Sunday October 11, 2009, from 3:30 to 7 PM
3:30 PM: Gathering and welcome
4 PM: March (Bring your own signs!)
5 PM: Entertainment and Tribute
WHY: The time has come to recognize the following rights:
• The right to work our jobs and go to school free of harassment and discrimination.
• The right to safety in our daily lives and protection from hate crimes.
• The right to equitable healthcare, including the right to donate blood.
• The right to equitable immigration policies.
• The right to serve in the military openly.
• The right to marry.
Please join us on October 11. Show with your action, YES! I support the National Equality March in Washington, DC and the local observance at our State Capitol in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 11. Each of us attending the Equality March and Tribute at the Hawaii State Capitol represent many more than ourselves.
For more information or to honor someone (or have someone honored at the tribute), please contact Van Law with Pride Alliance Hawaii at pridealliancehawaii@gmail.com.
Updates will be posted on the Pride Alliance website at www.pridealliancehawaii.com and on their facebook group “Pride Alliance Hawaii.”
Many cities are planning their own events to observe the national march. For Honolulu, Pride Alliance is organizing a march around the State Capitol/Iolani Palace block followed by a tribute to the contributions made by and to the local LGBT community.
WHO: Pride Alliance Hawaii (sponsor)
WHAT: Honolulu Equality March and Tribute
WHERE: State Capitol, on Beretania (between Punchbowl and Richards), Mauka side by the Father Damien Statue
WHEN: Sunday October 11, 2009, from 3:30 to 7 PM
3:30 PM: Gathering and welcome
4 PM: March (Bring your own signs!)
5 PM: Entertainment and Tribute
WHY: The time has come to recognize the following rights:
• The right to work our jobs and go to school free of harassment and discrimination.
• The right to safety in our daily lives and protection from hate crimes.
• The right to equitable healthcare, including the right to donate blood.
• The right to equitable immigration policies.
• The right to serve in the military openly.
• The right to marry.
Please join us on October 11. Show with your action, YES! I support the National Equality March in Washington, DC and the local observance at our State Capitol in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 11. Each of us attending the Equality March and Tribute at the Hawaii State Capitol represent many more than ourselves.
For more information or to honor someone (or have someone honored at the tribute), please contact Van Law with Pride Alliance Hawaii at pridealliancehawaii@gmail.com.
Updates will be posted on the Pride Alliance website at www.pridealliancehawaii.com and on their facebook group “Pride Alliance Hawaii.”
Thursday, September 10, 2009
New Kauai Chapter!
Kauai has its own Chapter of PFLAG. Please Check them out, and head over to their "Out and Proud Family Fun Day":
Aloha everyone -
We will be having PFLAG Kaua'i's kick off event "Out and Proud Family Fun Day" on October 11th at Poipu Beach Park in the Big Pavillion. It will start at 11 am and go until sundown. We will have games and volleyball. It will be a potluck. Hope you can make it!
Noelle
PFLAG Kauai
PO Box 1832
Lihue, HI 96766
pflagkauai@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 634-0127
Aloha everyone -
We will be having PFLAG Kaua'i's kick off event "Out and Proud Family Fun Day" on October 11th at Poipu Beach Park in the Big Pavillion. It will start at 11 am and go until sundown. We will have games and volleyball. It will be a potluck. Hope you can make it!
Noelle
PFLAG Kauai
PO Box 1832
Lihue, HI 96766
pflagkauai@gmail.com
Phone: (808) 634-0127
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Give Aloha September Fundraiser
September is the month to contribute to contribute to PFLAG O'ahu through the Foodland/Sack N Save Give Aloha Fundraiser.
"Customers are encouraged to make a donation at checkout to their favorite Hawaii non-profit organization. Foodland matches a portion of each donation, up to a total of $325,000 for all organizations combined." -- "During the month of September, customers are invited to make donations of up to a cumulative total of $249 (per person, per organization) at checkout to their favorite Hawai`i non-profit organization registered in the Give Aloha program. Donations are accepted at any Foodland or Sack N Save checkout. A code is assigned to each organization for donation tracking at checkout. This year, Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will match each donation up to a total of $325,000 for all organizations combined. If total customer donations exceed the matching gift, the matching gift will be divided proportionately among all participating organizations."
So, If you give $249 to give Aloha using the PFLAG ID# 77861, PFLAG O'ahu could theoretically receive $498 (or If you give $25, the amount received by PFLAG O'ahu could be $50, etc). WOW! Realistically, the matching amount will be less, but still much more than if you give directly to PFLAG O'ahu.
Don't delay! Hop on down to any Foodland or Sack N Save supermarket and sign up for a Maka'i card (fast, easy, fun!) and give a load of money to PFLAG O'ahu (and get some groceries to support our Foodland friends). Your contribution will support our mission.
NOTE: If you forget that the PFLAG O'ahu organization ID is 77861, just say, "I want to support PFLAG O'ahu!" and the friendly and helpful cashier will look it up for you.
Mahalo!
"Customers are encouraged to make a donation at checkout to their favorite Hawaii non-profit organization. Foodland matches a portion of each donation, up to a total of $325,000 for all organizations combined." -- "During the month of September, customers are invited to make donations of up to a cumulative total of $249 (per person, per organization) at checkout to their favorite Hawai`i non-profit organization registered in the Give Aloha program. Donations are accepted at any Foodland or Sack N Save checkout. A code is assigned to each organization for donation tracking at checkout. This year, Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will match each donation up to a total of $325,000 for all organizations combined. If total customer donations exceed the matching gift, the matching gift will be divided proportionately among all participating organizations."
So, If you give $249 to give Aloha using the PFLAG ID# 77861, PFLAG O'ahu could theoretically receive $498 (or If you give $25, the amount received by PFLAG O'ahu could be $50, etc). WOW! Realistically, the matching amount will be less, but still much more than if you give directly to PFLAG O'ahu.
Don't delay! Hop on down to any Foodland or Sack N Save supermarket and sign up for a Maka'i card (fast, easy, fun!) and give a load of money to PFLAG O'ahu (and get some groceries to support our Foodland friends). Your contribution will support our mission.
NOTE: If you forget that the PFLAG O'ahu organization ID is 77861, just say, "I want to support PFLAG O'ahu!" and the friendly and helpful cashier will look it up for you.
Mahalo!
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