The Gay Straight Alliance was formed in the spring of 1999 by a group of students interested in allying the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight communities of Dartmouth College.  Our mission is to:

• Serve as a bridge between the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight communities of Dartmouth College.
• Provide a constructive forum where members of the community express themselves without binding claim to sexual or affectational orientation.
• Work together in order to increase understanding and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals in society.

To view a copy of the Gay Straight Alliance's constitution, click here.
 
 

Advisor:

• Pam Misener (Coordinator for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Programming)

 

Officers:

Co-Chairs: Jamal Brown and Laura Bozzuto

The co-Chairs call all meetings of the GSA, and serve as the chairpersons of such meetings. The co-Chairs, with the advice of the other officers, plan and coordinate the events sponsored by the GSA in forthcoming terms; with the Treasurer, they prepare and present an annual budget request to COSO; and they also serve as a liaison with COSO.

 

Treasurer: Peter Rothbard

The treasurer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records of the GSA and is allowed to request checks or purchase orders on behalf of the GSA. The Treasurer, with the co-Chairs, prepares and presents any budget requests to COSO. The officers also insure that all funds are properly kept within the College accounting system.

 

Secretary: Rigel Cable

The Secretary is responsible for recording accurate minutes of GSA meetings and sub-committee meetings. The Secretary also records all votes that occur in those meetings. The Secretary is responsible for the writing and distribution of a newsletter and is in charge of informing members of meeting times and places. The Secretary also maintains an accurate and complete list of the members of the GSA.

 

Political Chair: Sean Garren

The political chair is responsible for keeping the group up-to-date with current laws effecting the GLBT community at the College, and in both the state and nation. More recently, the political chair has evolved into more of an activist/awareness position, by promoting awareness to the campus about GLBT issues.