[Cindy Bink]

Hi Gays, et. al

You were missed at our brown bag today, but we did not let that bring us down!

We brainstormed some ideas about getting more LGBTQIGNCNB visibility and participation. We’d like to share an idea that excited us.

We propose a celebration of national coming out day on 10/11/17 in the dining room.
• A handful of us (members on this list) would commit to give brief (3-5 minute) testimonials/coming out stories, and we would get a brief keynote address, that would anchor the event.
• We could all invite guests, but also advertise to the college community, inviting others who want to come out, witness, share, support, and mingle with us in a safe space.
• People would have to sign up in advance; limited seating – giving it the import of a coveted seat at the table!
Tell us what you think. We can’t do it without group commitment. Please write back with yay or nay and also your feedback! Don’t forget to mark your calendar for next month’s brown bag on 5/18/17. Hope to see you then – Deb