Well, meeting number two is out of the way and we had a very low turnout but all things considered, it was expected. We had a cold snap that froze trees, bushes and a lot of vegetation. The thing is, it's understandable. The neat thing about it is that for those who could not make it out because of the weather, getting sick etc. you can still come to the next meeting on March 8 at 6pm at the All Souls' UU Church at 124 Paredes Line Rd.
If you are interested in becoming a member or making a cash or in-kind donation, contact me at (956)467-3046.
The other good thing is that the officers got a lot done and efficiently took the time to get some business done.
I am hoping that next month won't be so sparse.
Right now, the officers and I are working on getting the literature for the local chapter and getting brochures and booklets from national published. Hopefully we will have some literature you can take home with you very soon!
The day after that meeting, Julie Thompson, the Regional director for PFLAG National, is going to be in town for a visit to find out how things are going for us. I plan on coordinating a meet and greet that evening at 6pm at Cobblehead's. Everyone interested is welcome! It would be great if you could make it out to show your support!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
PFLAG National offers scholarships to graduating seniors
If you are a graduating senior or took a year off after high school and have never experienced college, there may be an opportunity for you to earn some extra cash to pay for college! PFLAG National scholarships are now available and consist of three $5,000 scholarships, three $2,500 scholarships, and ten $1,000 scholarships!
The eligibility requirements are as follows!
- You are a graduating senior entering higher education for the first time in 2011 (if you graduated in 2010 and took a year off you are still eligible to apply).
- You self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or as a straight ally
- You demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community.
- You have applied to an accredited higher education institution.
- You are a U.S. citizen.
In order to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to submit:
- A complete application form
- A one page essay
- A high school transcript
- One letter of reference
- A complete the release form
Application Process:
Send your high school transcript, letter of reference and the release form in one packet to PFLAG National (see address below).
PFLAG National
Safe Schools Coordinator
1828 L St. NW, Suite 660
Washington, DC 20036
Submit your application and essay online (if you prefer, you may submit a hard-copy of your application and essay). For online submissions, you will be assigned a reference number; this number needs to appear on the cover of your packet containing the reference, transcripts and release form that you send to PFLAG National.
The deadline to apply online for the PFLAG National Scholarship is Friday, March 11, 2011. All supporting documents must be postmarked by Friday, March 11, 2011.
PFLAG National
Safe Schools Coordinator
1828 L St. NW, Suite 660
Washington, DC 20036
Submit your application and essay online (if you prefer, you may submit a hard-copy of your application and essay). For online submissions, you will be assigned a reference number; this number needs to appear on the cover of your packet containing the reference, transcripts and release form that you send to PFLAG National.
The deadline to apply online for the PFLAG National Scholarship is Friday, March 11, 2011. All supporting documents must be postmarked by Friday, March 11, 2011.
I hope there will be several SINCERE applicants from the Valley and here's wishing you luck in gettin an education and passing it on!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
PFLAG had its first meeting
PFLAG BROWNSVILLE had its very first meeting and it appeared to be quite successful. We had over 30 people show up and we had a great cross section of people. We had the L, G, B and T. We even had City Commissioner Melissa Zamora at the meeting which was a real treat. She even said PUBLICLY she would try to get us on the City Commissioners' agenda so that we can be introduced into the community.
The great thing about it is that people were all interested in communicating which is what this organization is all about.
What we did is give people a homework assignment asking people to bring a pad and pen and to think about questions they may have and share them in the next meeting. SO if you want to attend the next meeting bring a pad and pen and if you don't have one, we have one here you can HAVE.
The next meeting is taking place on Monday, February 7 at 6:00pm at the All Souls' UU church. I hope to see you there.
The great thing about it is that people were all interested in communicating which is what this organization is all about.
What we did is give people a homework assignment asking people to bring a pad and pen and to think about questions they may have and share them in the next meeting. SO if you want to attend the next meeting bring a pad and pen and if you don't have one, we have one here you can HAVE.
The next meeting is taking place on Monday, February 7 at 6:00pm at the All Souls' UU church. I hope to see you there.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
It's been a long time coming and it is here!
PFLAG BROWNSVILLE WILL BE HAVING THEIR FIRST PUBLIC MEETING ON MONDAY JANUARY 3 2011 @6:30PM AT THE ALL SOULS' UU CHURCH AT 124 PAREDES LINE RD IN BROWNSVILLE.
PFLAG stands for Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. It is a non-political, non-religious organization designed to support educate and advocate for the LGBT community, its families and friends.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG National Office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.
If you are interested in coming, we look forward to seeing you there.
For more information, contact PFLAG Brownsville at:
(956)433-FLAG
(956)467-3046
PFLAG.BRO@GMAIL.COM
Roy De los Santos, Public Information officer
Yolanda Speece, President and Founder
PFLAG stands for Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. It is a non-political, non-religious organization designed to support educate and advocate for the LGBT community, its families and friends.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG National Office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.
If you are interested in coming, we look forward to seeing you there.
For more information, contact PFLAG Brownsville at:
(956)433-FLAG
(956)467-3046
PFLAG.BRO@GMAIL.COM
Roy De los Santos, Public Information officer
Yolanda Speece, President and Founder
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