PFLAG Carroll
PFLAG of Carroll County, MD 
Sunday
May 11, 2008
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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.

MD Same-Sex Marriage Case
The case had been appealed, and ,sadly,the appeal was upheld by the State's highest court. Among those who will now continue to be denied the civil rights and numerous protections provided to married couples, are Charles Blackburn,75 ,and Glen Dehn, 70, who were among plaintiffs filing the original suit. The gay seniors said they participated in the suit because, as senior citizens, they are facing all the end-of-life issues that older couples face, but without the many safeguards that the state provides married couples.    More Info...

NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
"Coming out means choosing to live on your own terms. It is a resounding vote of confidence in your own worth." John R. Stowe............. Do you have questions about the coming out journey? The Human Rights Campaign has a set of resources to help you along the way. You read them online or download.    More Info...


 
Calendar of Events
 

April
21
Monday
PARENTS ONLY DISCUSSION GROUP
Columbia, MD   -   Apr. 21, 7:30 PM to Apr. 21, 9:00 PM
Support group for parents of GLBT children or adults. Several Carroll Co Parents travel together to meet with parents from other counties. We chat and have a "mini-meeting" as we drive. For Carpool information call MARCIA at 410-751-5753, JUDY at 410-848-5705 or JUNE at 410-795-2418 or More Info...

May
13
Tuesday
PFLAG MEETING
Columbia, MD: Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia MD   -   May. 13, 7:30 PM to May. 13, 10:00 PM
"Remembering Traditional Values: American Indian Attitudes about Homosexuality" Before the white European missionaries came to the New World, the vast majority of native American tribes valued all sexual orientations as a gift from The Creator. Two Spirit People More Info...

May
19
Monday
PARENTS ONLY DISCUSSION GROUP
Columbia, MD   -   May. 19, 7:30 PM to May. 19, 9:00 PM
Support group for parents of GLBT children or adults. Several Carroll Co Parents travel together to meet with parents from other counties. We chat and have a "mini-meeting" as we drive. For Carpool information call MARCIA at 410-751-5753, JUDY at 410-848-5705 or JUNE at 410-795-2418 More Info...

June
10
Tuesday
PFLAG MEETING
Columbia, MD: Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia MD   -   Jun. 10, 7:30 PM to Jun. 10, 10:00 PM
PFLAG Meeting- Scholarship Presentation We hope to also discuss how best to choose a college or university that is LGBT supportive. More information will be coming. More Info...

June
14
Saturday
Capital PRIDE Parade
Washington DC   -   Jun. 14, 6:30 PM to Jun. 14, 8:30 PM
The Capital Pride Parade is not to be missed. Words can't describe the impact. Please come and march with us. We usually caravan & drive to Glenmont Metro station. Check back here closer to the event for more details. More Info...

June
21
Saturday
Baltimore PRIDE Parade
Mt. Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD   -   Jun. 21, 4:00 PM to Jun. 21, 5:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22nd March with PFLAG in the Baltimore Pride Parade - For carpool information Contact Judy 410-848-5705, Marcia 410-751-5753, or June 410-795-2418 Visit PFLAG Booth at the Festival on Sunday. More Info...

June
22
Sunday
Baltimore PRIDE Festival
Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD   -   Jun. 22, 11:00 AM to Jun. 22, 5:00 PM
Good Food, Family entertainment, Many Vendors. Visit PFLAG Booth. More Info...

July
8
Tuesday
PFLAG Meeting - It's GAY Jepordy
Columbia, MD   -   Jul. 8, 7:30 PM to Jul. 8, 10:00 PM
That's right! Back by popular demand, the fourth season of "Gay Jeopardy" has been booked for July's meeting Come and challenge yourself to figure out the questions. Who will be the 2008 Gay Jeopardy Champion? It could be you! 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.