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***October is Coming out Month***
We've had a lot of events so far and still more to come
Oct. 31 @10pm-1 am: Halloween C O S T U M E B A L L ! Set up will begin at 5pm that day until 7pm so anyone interested should blitz the GSA.

***College Dems***
The College Democrats will be having a rally on Dartmouth Hall Lawn where students can meet State Representatives, State Senator, and the Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress Candidates (Paul Hodes). Stop by and find out about his stance on GLBT issues. There will also be free food - Sunday (Today) 10:30-10:30 am breakfast, 10:30-11:15 rally

***QMD***
the "GSA of Med School" holds events at India Queen. Blitz drlaura to ask about new events and meet new people.

***Pride***
Dartmouth is having its first ever Gay Pride! It is set for sometime in May 2007. If you'd like to help blitz the GSA or Jamal Brown.

***Big Meeting***
These happen every term. The GSA holds a meeting with another campus groups covering a specific topic for discussion. Past meetings have included Race and Sexuality, gays and God, What it means to be a gay athlete... As for the date, we are aiming for the first week of November.

***dartmOUTh T-SHIRTS and NEW T-SHIRT***
There are still dartmOUTh t-shirts available so blitz the gsa if you'd still like one. There is a new tshirt available as well- Gay? fine by me. Available in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and black. There is also a mini contest for the creative minds out there. A gift certificate to an undisclosed business in downtown will be given to the person that can most creatively decorate their Gay? fine by me t-shirts. Get those creative juices flowing.

***Gender PAC***
Votes are in on whether or not the GSA should become affiliated with Gender PAc, a national non-for-profit organization that promotes gender equity and gender issues, among other things. Members have decided that such affiliation may be beneficial in helping better address gender issues and mediate discussion.

***Discussion***
discussion this week touched on the topic of "AllyPhobia" and the issue of coexistence. Questions to ponder: how can we help allies? how can allies help us? the GSA, headed by Peter Rothbard, is also working on an Ally specific event later in the term do be on the lookout for that or blitz the GSA with any suggestions or if you'd like to help.

The term is going by quickly but suggestions, comments, and greetings are always welcomed and should be sent to the GSA account. Thanks to all those that came out this week and please come to the next meeting, Wednesday the 25th @8 in collis 303. Bring yourself and bring a friend (or two) . Happy Sunday and good luck with midterms.

-Minyety

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