Minutes - Meeting 12/9/11

• Last meeting of the semester! :(
• Will be sending out an email next semester to see which day works best for everyone to meet on
• Discussion: Rick Perry campaign ad
• Can already pray in schools, just can't force others to pray
• In France, can't wear hijabs in schools
• August's idea for workshop at Western Regional Conference (or other conferences)
• Discussion about science and queer identity and how to bridge the gap
• Generally, literature assumes heteronormativity and there's discrimination
• Also, lots of queer activists mistrust/don't understand science. Scientists are seen as apolitical
• Since we're in this scientists interested in activism minority, we should represent them.'
• We can try to get National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) involved - resources, etc.
• Could also bring them here to speak!
• No meeting next week! :( Have a good break!

Minutes - Meeting 12/2/11

• Introductions: What's your favorite Disney movie?
• Adrianna's coming to the next meeting with placards 
• Funding request for speakers from "Everyone is gay" - trying to get people who don't usually go to queer events
• Occurring on Feb. 24th
• Raised $2000 already
• Want to book by Dec. 20th
• Motion to give $100 - passed
• Bathroom Experiences funding request - acting on it now
• Western Regional Conference occurring Feb. 24-26
• LGBTQIA conference for all of California
• Occurring at UC Merced this year
• Cheaper if you register early
• Last year, we held a workshop there. Ideas for this year?
• Search committee for new dean of OID - if you know anyone, let Cameron know
• News: CMC is about to approve gender neutral housing!
• Fun facts: If you add a U to LGBTQIA, you get QUILTBAG! Also, LGBT reminds Kevin of Gay Bacon Lettuce Tomato