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SMYRC and the Oregon GSA Network are teaming up to present this year's

Oregon Queer Youth Summit (OQYS)

This will serve as 2010's major conference for LGBTQ identified youth. You might be asking yourself, "What about the GSA Summit?" OQYS is a combination of the GSA Summit and the Oregon Queer Youth Conference (OQYC), which has also occurred in previous years. The Oregon Queer Youth Summit event will appeal to and meet the needs of youth who are actively involved in GSAs at their schools as well as non-GSA affiliated LGBTQ youth.

OQYS DETAILS

WHAT A conference held by and for LGBTQ youth and their allies, including:
  • Educational and recreational workshops on topics ranging from "Drag 101" to "GSA Management: Starting, Supporting & Sustaining" and most workshops will be facilitated by youth.
  • Guest speakers, including Portland Mayor Sam Adams
  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the summit.
  • Dinner and dancing will be provided at SMYRC's annual prom later that evening.
WHEN Saturday, May 15th 2010. 9:00am - 5:30pm
 
WHERE Summit will be held at Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204)
Youth are also welcome to attend a Queer/Trans Prom after OQYS at SMYRC (3024 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR 97212)
 
WHO LGBTQ youth and allies ages 12-23 and their adult allies (GSA Advisors, counselors, etc). We are committed to making OQYS as accessible as possible.
 
HOW To register for the summit or submit a workshop/tabling proposal, please visit www.smyrc.org for more details. Anyone interested in being involved with the planning process is encouraged to contact Kerst (kerst@cascadiabhc.org).