PFLAG Carroll
PFLAG of Carroll County, MD 
Thursday
July 2, 2009
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5710 French Avenue
Sykesville, MD 21784-9011
Phone: 410-795-2418
Web: InfoWebPage.org/pflagcarroll
Email: pflagwestminster@yahoo.com

About Us
The Carroll County Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians, Gays (PFLAG)is a group for parents, friends and family of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgendered persons. The Carroll Co.group is not currently meeting regularly. However,we are always available to meet on an 'as needed' basis. If you have a question, need support or direction please call one of the following numbers: Marcia Ford - 410-751-5753, Judy Gaver - 410-848-5705 or June Horner- 410-795-2418. We carpool regularly for meetings in Columbia MD. Call us if you need a ride.  

 
News & Announcements
 

Our Mission
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual transgendered, and questioning persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

Guide to being a Straight Ally
"Straight for Equality Guide for being a Straight Ally" is now available online. Click on "For More Information" There are loads of good information and suggestions here in an easy to read format.    More Info...

$1000 SCHOLARSHIP for GLBT Students and Allies
If you are a MD resident who is currently attending or planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution during the 2009-2010 academic year, be sure to check out. Application is easy to complete.. No essays. No transcripts.    More Info...


 
Calendar of Events
 

July
14
Tuesday
PFLAG MEETING - Summertime Social
Columbia, MD: Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia MD   -   Jul. 14, 7:30 PM to Jul. 14, 10:00 PM
Not a formal program. Come socialize, meet old friends or make new ones and share your thoughts, ideas, concerns. More Info...

July
17
Friday
Unified For Youth -- Conference
Art Institute of Pittsburg   -   Jul. 17, 5:00 PM to Jul. 19, 12:00 PM
For LBGT Youth, their allies, & families. Guest speaker, Steven A. Glassman, & Introducing documentary "Out In the Silence" Workshops.. Discussions... More Info...

July
20
Monday
PARENTS' FORUM - DISCUSSION GROUP
Columbia, MD   -   Jul. 20, 7:30 PM to Jul. 20, 9:00 PM
Discussion and support group for parents & caregivers of Gay,Lesbian,Bisexual & Transgender children of any age. Several Carroll Co Parents travel together to meet with parents from other counties. For Carpool information call MARCIA at 410-751-5753, JUDY at 410-848-5705 or JUNE at 410-795-2418 or More Info...

August
11
Tuesday
Movie and Discussion
Owen Brown Interfaith Center-- Columbia   -   Aug. 11, 10:00 AM to Aug. 11, 9:00 PM
The Celluloid Closet.. 101 Minutes More Info...

August
17
Monday
Parents' Forum Discussion Group
Owen Brown Interfaith Center-- Columbia   -   Aug. 17, 7:30 PM to Aug. 17, 9:00 PM
Discussion and support group for parents & caregivers of Gay,Lesbian,Bisexual & Transgender children of any age. Several Carroll Co Parents travel together to meet with parents from other counties. For Carpool information call MARCIA at 410-751-5753, JUDY at 410-848-5705 or JUNE at 410-795-2418 More Info...

September
8
Tuesday
Gay History Night "Silent Pioneers"
Owen Brown Interfaith Center-- Columbia   -   Sep. 8, 7:30 PM to Sep. 8, 10:00 PM
Showing film "Silent Pioneers" & a visit from a real Gay Rights Pioneer. More Info...

September
26
Saturday
9th Annual PFLAG Family Picnic
Cedar Lane Park West   -   Sep. 26, 12:00 PM to Sep. 26, 5:00 PM
Rain or shine. Directions will be found on website link below. More Info...


 
Related Links
 

Baltimore Gay Life - www.baltimoregaylife.com
Maryland's LGBT Community Newspaper..... Published Bi-weekly.

MARRIAGE EQUALITY - http://www.pflagmd.org/marriage.html
See what it's really all about. Get Involved.....

Columbia PFLAG Chapter - www.pflagmd.org
Several members from Carroll Co. regularly travel to the 2nd Tuesday General Meetings, as well as to the 3rd Tuesday "Parents Only" Support Group in Columbia. For carpool information, call Judy at 410-848-5705 or Marcia at 410-751-5753.

Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschoolscoalition.org
The Safe Schools Coalition offers resources as a starting point for educators, parents/guardians and youth.

GLSEN - www.glsen.org
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) envisions a future in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Equality Maryland - www.equalitymaryland.org
Maryland's GLBT Civil Rights Organization

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline - www.glnh.org
This hotline serves gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, in addition to those questioning their sexual orientation or identity. The hotline offers free and confidential peer-counseling, information, and local resources (with over 18,000 listings) for cities and towns throughout the United States. Topics discussed include coming-out issues, relationship concerns, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information and lots more.

Baltimore Out-Loud - www.baltimoreoutloud.com
Baltimore and Surrounding area Bi-Weekly GLBT Newspaper.

Advocate Magazine - www.advocate.com
National GLBT bi-weekly news magazine.

Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore - http://glccb.org
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland (GLCCB, or, the Center) seeks to achieve equality, understanding, and respect for the diversity of the greater Baltimore GLBT community while also providing quality support services, facilities, and professional resources for the development and well-being of individuals and groups.

A WELCOMING CONGREGATION -Cedarhurst UU - http://www.cedarhurstuu.org/about.htm
Officially Recognized as a Welcoming Congregation Visit us and see what that means... Sundays at 10:30 AM Sept.-June and Informal Summer services - 9:30 AM. Rt. 140 in Finksburg Religious Education for all ages.

PFLAG National Organization - www.pflag.org
In 1972, Jeanne Manford sparked national attention at the annual Gay Pride Parade in New York City, marching alone carrying a hand made sign that said "I LOVE MY GAY SON". Many gay and lesbian people ran up to Jeanne during the parade and begged her to talk to their parents. Jeanne decided to begin a support group and the first formal meeting took place in March 1973 attended by 20 people. Today there are over 80,000 members and 450 chapters.

What Makes Someone Gay? - by The National Mental Health Association - www.nmha.org/whatdoesgaymean/questions.cfm
Some people believe gay people are born gay, while others believe they choose to be gay. Most researchers believe sexual orientation is complex, and that biology plays an important role. This means that many people are born with their sexual orientation, or that it is established at an early age.

Steve Charing's OUTspoken BLOG: - www.stevecharing.blogspot.com
PFLAG'S own Steve Charing, our media coordinator, operates a blog with commentary on a variety of issues but focusing on the struggle for LGBT equality. Steve also is the Senior Political Analyst for Baltimore OUTloud, a publication dedicated to the LGBT community in and around Baltimore.