Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and TransgenderedHealth Science Librarians
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgendered
Editor: Bill Fleming
Library of Rush University
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center
Introduction...and conclusion
1. Some final thoughts from an outgoing editor (Bill Fleming)
1998 Medical Library Association Conference - Philadelphia
2. Accommodations update (Richard Klein)
3. SIG Program 1998
(Karen Zundel)
4. Business Meeting Agenda (Jean Sullivant/Robb
Mackes)
5. SIG Mission Statement (Robb Mackes)
6. Elections
for Leadership Positions
7. I Hear the Dinner Bell Ringing....the SIG
Social (Anne Seymour)
8. Some Pre-Post Philadelphia-area Suggestions
(Jean Sullivant)
9. A Step-by-Step calendar of SIG activities
# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM....SHINE ON ME. Your editor speaks...for the last time Bill Fleming - (bfleming@lib.rush.edu) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Better late than never, I guess. Here it is, in all its splendor: the official pre-conference newsletter of the MLALGBSIG. In a matter of weeks, many of us will be converging on Philadelphia, and in order to help plan your already hectic schedules, here is an up-to-date listing of SIG programs, socials, and business which will be of interest. With this newsletter, my duties as Newsletter Editor will conclude. For the past two years I have been grateful for the opportunity to help out the SIG as only I know how: by being chatty. Thank you to Tom Flemming who showed me the ropes and then let m e do my thing. Thanks to Bill Karnoscak, Sally Harvey, Jean Sullivant, and Robb Mackes for providing me with structure and guidance. Finally, thanks to those who actually got something out of my newsletters....I love you both. To my successor (and there better be one!): good luck, and have a blast. I certainly did. Bill %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% MLA - Philadelphia - 1998 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ACCOMODATIONS UPDATE (PHILADELPHIA-1998 AND CHICAGO-1999) by Richard Klein (rklein@scholl.edu) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # We are still under quota; so there is still availability. As of April 22, rooms booked are as follows: Thu. May 21 10 rms. Mon. May 25 21 rms. Fri. May 22 14 rms. Tues. May 26 17 rms. Sat. May 23 20 rms. Wed. May 27 4 rms. Sun. May 24 21 rms. The unbooked rooms from our quota have been released as of May 1, and can be booked on availability basis only. Our special rates will not be guaranteed. Remember you can cancel without penalty up to 6 p.m. the day of arrival. In addition to the hotel stuff, please be aware that Vince Grandinetti of the Phila. Visitor & Convention Bureau will be leaving 50 Phila. Visitor brochures; 50 calendars of events; and 50 gay/lesbian info. pamphlets at the front desk at the Holiday Inn Midtown Express. Bill Karnoscak (thank you very much, Bill) said he would help distribute such. (Due to a niece's wedding May 23, I will not be arriving until Sun. May 24) I am looking into some possibilities for Chicago. Presently exploring 2 options. There is the Best Western Inn of Chicago which has a reputation of being les-bi-gay friendly. It is located just off North Michigan Avenue within a healthy walk to the Hya tt Regency, the convention hotel. This is a "moderately priced hotel," but not cheap. The other possibility is Motel 6, located just a block away from the Inn of Chicago. Like the Inn of Chicago, this is an older but renovated, 'boutique' style hotel more in the tradition of the Pacific Plaza in Seattle. Although it is under the banner o f Motel 6, this isn't your roadside Route 66 brand of motel. (Old Route 66, however, does have its charms). Both places should have breakfast options which are important to our group. In any case, I will have information ready for our upcoming business meeting. As mid-May is also a popular time for conventions in Chicago, we need to decide rather quickly bec ause they do get booked up fast. And MLA is right on the heels of the Restaurant convention which tends to take over the city. So, looking forward to Philadelphia in a few weeks, and to Chicago May, 1999. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # SIG PROGRAM 1998 by Karen Zundel (mckmedlib@SHRSYS.HSLC.ORG) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # The SIG Program will be on Sunday, May 24, 4pm to 5:30pm in Salon K of the Marriott. Seth Kilbourn, Senior Health Policy Advocate for the Human Rights Campaign will present "The Human Rights Campaign: Advocacy Initiatives for Healthcare Legislation". Seth's presentation will include information on the history, funding and future of the R yan White CARE Act; lesbian health issues; issues dealing with privacy and confidentiality; and legislative and government agency sources of information. Founded in 1980, the Human Rights Campaign maintains the largest full-time lobbying team in the nation devoted to issues of fairness for lesbian and gay Americans. The HRC has helped pass major legislation including the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resou rces Emergency (CARE) Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Hate Crimes Statistics and Hate Crimes Sentencing Enhancement Acts, and programs for breast cancer and cervical cancer research and screening. The HRC facilitates information exchange to coordinate the activities of individuals and organizations advocating for the advancement of lesbian health. The HRC is a leader in the Lesbian Health Advocacy Network working in coalition with the Campaign for Women's Health. For more information see the HRC's home page at http://www.hrc.org/. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA by Jean Sullivant (jsulliva@smtplink.mssm.edu) and Robb Mackes (rtmackes@fast.net) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ...From the Desks of Your (Not So) Fearless Leaders... Business Meeting Agenda Philadelphia, PA Wednesday, 27 May, 7:00 AM Room 415, Mariott Hotel * Welcome and Introductions * Acknowledgment of Leadership (Program Chair, Local Accommodations, Mission/Vision Committee * Officer's Reports - Co-Chairs, Program Chairs (Current & Future), Newsletter, "Treasury", Social * Mission Statement Committee Report * Roster Report * Accommodations report: wrap-up this year, plans for next * Web Page Update * New business * Membership Criteria * Elections/Announcement of new officers * Adjournment We're hoping that all of you find the energy to pull yourselves (drag yourselves??) out of bed and to the business meeting. Bring your coffee and your ideas. Especially for next year's program. Perhaps we can brainstorm after we have had a couple of in fusions of caffeine. So remember to bring your SIG Thinking Chapeau, in addition to your Denny's To Go Cups of your favorite warm beverage. We have an impressive amount and variety of creativity, insight, talent, and experience among our SIG members...We look forward to facilitating what promises to be - as it has been in the past - a productive (if sometimes idiosyncratic) team process. Meanwhile, feel free to post, or write to Robb (rmackes@egmc.org) or Jean (jsulliva@smtplink.mssm.edu) individually with thoughts, comments, etc. If you have a "Eureka" moment, please share it while it is still fresh in your mind. We'd rather not receiv e "flames", but if you feel that strongly about something, then you deserve to be heard, too. Robb and Jean both have Unisex Asbestos Suits. (Filene's Basement, $19.95, not purchased with SIG funds.) See you in the City of Brotherly/Sisterly Love. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # SIG MISSION STATEMENT by Robb Mackes (rtmackes@fast.net) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # At the SIG Business Meeting last May in Seattle, a small committee was formed to create a mission statement for the SIG. Some weeks back, we posted the first draft of that statement to the list and asked for suggestions. Several people replied with some great suggestions, and here is what we've come up with: The Mission of the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Health Sciences Librarians Special Interest Group is to support the physical and psychological concerns of our gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered clients, and to provide appropriate education for all health car e workers. This is accomplished through the identification, collection, and dissemination of quality filtered gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered healthcare information in our institutions and via our web page and listserv, and by providing networking and educa tional opportunities to our colleagues within the Medical Library Association. The SIG Mission Statement is an agenda topic for the business meeting, and the committee wanted everyone to have a chance to look at the statement ahead of time. And while I'm at it, I'll throw in another shameless reminder: the SIG Business Meeting is on Wednesday, 27 May, at 7:00 AM in Room 415 of the Marriott. To quote Denis Gaffney, "I hope you can all drag yourselves there!" # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ELECTIONS FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS by Bill Fleming (bfleming@lib.rush.edu) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # The following positions will be open for election at the business meeting: Newsletter Editor (term - 2 years) Program Chair - 2000 (term - until the 2000 program is over, naturally) Social Chair - 1999 (term - until everyone goes home from Chicago, naturally) Please consider serving the SIG in one of these roles. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # I HEAR THE DINNER BELL RINGING...THE SIG SOCIAL by Anne Seymour (seymoura@mail.med.upenn.edu) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # So far 20+ people are coming to the social and I hope more can make it. I promised more details about the location, food, etc. and here it is... WHAT: MLALGB Social '98 WHO: 20+ cool, groovy people! WHEN: Sunday, May 24, at 7:00pm WHERE: Foggia 1418 Rodman St. 215-735-2900 (The restaurant is on 15th Street between Lombard and South. Rodman is a little street/alley parallel to Lombard and South that doesn't appear on the Philadelphia map in the preliminary MLA program (p 33). However, 15th, Lombard, and South are all on that map so the restaurant shouldn't be difficult to find. It is walking distance from the Holiday Inn Express Midtown (about 6 blocks). HOW: We have a private room that can accomodate approx. 35 people. We will be seated at tables of eight. FOOD: Italian. The menu looks great with several vegetarian and "health-conscious" selections. Rather than try to decide on a limited menu (too hard for me to do!) I think we can order from the full menu. I was told that it will take a little longer a nd not everyone will be served simultaneously. I hope that's OK. HOW MUCH: Zuppa, antipasti and insalata: $2.25-$8.95 (most are $4.95-$6.95), pasta, pollo, vitello and house specialities: $9.95-$16.95 (most are $10.95-$12.95). I thought that each table could have a separate bill and work out payment among those seated at that table. Why: You tell me!! If you haven't already told me that you're coming please do. We should have plenty of room. If you have any questions let me know. See you in Philly! # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # SOME PRE-POST PHILADELPHIA-AREA SUGGESTIONS by Jean Sullivant (jsulliva@smtplink.mssm.edu) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Thinking about combining business with pleasure this May? There are a number of fun, gay-friendly places to explore within driving distance of Philadelphia. NYC: Of course, there's the Big Apple - always a diverting place to visit. While I don't really know about inexpensive accommodations (an oxymoron) here in NYC, I do know a bit about bars and dance places which cater to a variety of tastes, ages, genders, etc . I also dine out quite a bit, and do the theater thing, and can help steer you to a Broadway show, or a fabulous meal. If you are considering a trip to New York, give me a buzz at 212-241-6680, or e-mail me at jsulliva@smtplink.mssm.edu. I'll be happy to help you expand your agenda. But remember, since I live here, and generally sleep in my own home, I really don't know much about hotels and such. You may have to rely on one of the many gay guidebooks available in your local gay bookstore for that. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware: Rehoboth is well worth a visit. I spent a lovely square-dance weekend there last year, and spent an equal amount of time on and off the dance floor. I liked it so much I wanted to explore, as much as I wanted to dance. And I'm going back again this year . This community is located in Sussex County, Delaware. It is right on the Atlantic, and comes complete with beach and boardwalk. While it may be a bit chilly to dip your toes in this particular ocean in May, walking the boards is quite enjoyable. You ca n exercise-walk or just stroll (with a honey or in quest of one). They have the Boardwalk Staples - cotton candy, fudge, taffy, ice cream, etc.- but overall, it's a bit less tacky than some other East Coast boardwalks which shall remain nameless. This town is very gay friendly. It's life as I like to think it should be - gay folk and straight folk just sharing space. No fuss, no muss. The town boasts a number of gay businesses and nightspots, and has two good bookstores - one gay/lesbian and on e eclectic. Restaurants can be a bit pricey, but if you look around, you can find some that are less expensive, and equally as good. Many options for accomodation are available - from hotel/motel to B&B. I stayed in the Dinner Bell Inn when I was there last year - a lovely bed and breakfast place which was quite reasonable. Rehoboth also has a wealth of outlet shopping within a short drive, including an LL Bean outlet (you don't see too many of these!). So if you get the urge to purchase a canoe, or a jacket which will keep you warm at 50 degrees below zero, you can indulge yourself. Rehoboth is a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, or you can drive to Cape May, New Jersey, and take a ferry over to Lewes, Delaware - a stone's throw from Rehoboth. You can find out more about gay Rehoboth on the web. Check out URL http://www.gayrehoboth.com/home.html. New Hope, Pennsylvania: This is a lovely, friendly, though frequently-crowded town in Buck's County, Pennsylvania. I spent a weekend there in April of last year (yes, another square dance event), and will definitely revisit it this year. The surrounding area is bucolic and soot hing. The town, itself, is relatively small, but has a number of lovely bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and several gay-owned businesses - including a gay bookstore, and another fabulous all-interest bookstore. Admittedly, dealing with the crowds in to wn can be hairy if you're not in the mood. However, during certain times of day, there are fewer people around. When the number of people in town becomes less cozy than comfortable, there are other options. These include outlet shopping nearby and at the Flemington Outlets in NJ. The local outlets were fun, but I was unable to shop at the Flemington Outlets...th ey were closed the Sunday I was there. So, alas, I can't provide an appropriate critique. However, my Shopping Buddies who have been there say is definitely worth the trip. If antique-shopping is more to your liking, there is ample opportunity to hun t for bargains on old-but-good things in the Buck's County area, as well. The Cartwheel (mixed, men and women) and the Raven (mostly men) are two gay nightspots just outside of town. I recommend the restaurant at the Raven. Good food, attentive, attractive wait staff, relatively reasonable prices, lovely setting. It is my und erstanding that the Raven also has lodging, but I don't know anyone who has actually stayed there, so I can't list its charms. I stayed at a Best Western just outside town, which was quite comfortable and quite reasonably priced. They even have an outdoor pool, although I was there prior to "high season", so it wasn't open at the time. You can find out more about New Hope, including gay New Hope, on the Web, as well. New Hope Online is a good starting point. You can find this at URL: http://www2.newhopeonline.com/newhopeonline/ Disclaimer: Of course, if you're planning on visiting any of these places, you might want to check with others you know who have been there. They may have very different opinions, or a very different perspective, or both. What I've written above is all based on my own (mostly good) travel experiences. See you in Philadelphia! If you know of a good place to two-step in that city, let me know! [EDITOR'S NOTE: BEFORE ARRIVING IN PHILADELPHIA, YOURS TRULY WILL BE SPENDING AN ENTIRE DAY ON ONE OF THE "TACKIER" BOARDWALKS OF THE EAST COAST GAMBLING AT CASINOS OWNED BY DONALD TRUMP AND MERV GRIFFIN] # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # FINALLY - A GUIDE TO ALL SIG-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Sunday, May 24th 4:00 p.m. SIG PROGRAM "The Human Rights Campaign: Advocacy Initiatives for Healthcare Legislation" Seth Kilbourn, Senior Health Policy Advocate, The Human Rights Campaign Location: Salon K, Marriott Hotel 7:00 p.m. SIG DINNER Foggia 1418 Rodman St. 215-735-2900 Wednesday, May 27th 7:00 a.m. SIG BUSINESS MEETING Location: Room 415, Marriott Hotel # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ADVERTISEMENT Don't forget to get your copy of the SIG guide to Philadelphia! With the wonderful monetary assistance from Envoy Travel, Chicago, I will be able to produce a guide for almost nothing! As of this newsletter I have yet to begin writing....but I will have something available for your information/amusement. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # That's it, people.
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