FUND FOR REUNION/PRINCETON GALA
P.O. Box 1481, Princeton, New Jersey 08542
| NEWS FROM THE FUND FOR REUNION/PRINCETON GALA P.O. Box 1481, Princeton, New Jersey 08542 | |
| Volume XI, No. 2 | September 1997 |
Princeton Alum Janet Schomer '82 heads up a group of talented gay and lesbian authors reading from works of fiction soon to be published. She will be reading from her novel in progress. Also reading is Linda Yablonsky, acclaimed author of "The Story of Junk." We are hoping also to have authors Scott Heim and Brad Gooch reading from their new works or works in progress. Entrance is only a $20 donation, which gets you admission to the reading as well as a wine and cheese reception at Art in General, 79 Walker Street in Soho. Invitations will be mailed shortly to people in the New York region. If you aren't in that region and would like to attend, or would like more information, contact Shawn Cowls at 212-229-1769 or send an e-mail to Fund for Reunion We are also looking for volunteers (you get free admission!) to help with set up and clean up.
David Masse '99 Reporting
There's a new person in the Dean of Student Life Office this fall. His name is Stephen Knight, and he follows Michelle Seldin as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Coordinator. This position is a full-time, one-year (with the option of another year's extension) paid internship funded from the budgets of the Dean of Student Life and the Dean of Religious Life and the Chapel. Stephen comes to Princeton after graduating from The Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in psychology. He is originally from New York and lives in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan.
As an undergraduate he held several positions in his school's lesbian and gay student organization, which began to call itself the Diverse Sexuality and Gender Alliance while he was co-chair. He also founded the Maryland Intercollegiate Lambda Coalition (MILC), which holds regular meetings to give the member colleges a chance to discuss--and collaborate to improve--the situation of LGBT students statewide.
Stephen cites this experience as well as his motivation and commitment as qualities that will make him an effective coordinator. He looks forward to bringing his unique perspective as a West Indian black gay male to the job as well. His goals for the upcoming year include making Princeton a safer and friendlier place for LGBT people and providing them with access to any resources that they may need. He also hopes to stimulate dialogue about LGBT issues among all members of the Princeton community.
Assistant Dean of Student Life Kathleen Deignan --who made the final decision to hire Stephen after a series of interviews and consultation with an advisory committee made up of staff, administrators and students--envisions the LGB Coordinator's responsibilities as threefold. First and foremost, he should sponsor imaginative programming ranging from academic lectures to social events.
These forums should also be "pitched at different levels of sophistication," by which Dean Deignan means that people with varying degrees of familiarity with, and sympathy for, the LGBT community should be engaged by them. Second, he is to advise student groups--helping the LGBA, for example, to maintain continuity among its leadership although the officers change every year. Lastly, the Coordinator serves as an entrance point to the University for students who may need institutional support. A student who is questioning her sexuality or in the process of coming out to friends might be referred by the Coordinator to the Counseling Center if appropriate. Dean Deignan feels that Stephen has the persistence, confidence, listening and conflict-resolution skills, intelligence and reserve to fulfill these expectations ably.
As you may notice, our single biggest expense this year is our newsletter, representing a full 44% of our expenses. If you enjoy this newsletter or appreciate the activities we have or the support we provide to L/G/B students at Princeton, please support us by renewing your membership! Your current membership status can be found on the address label after your name. If it says M97/98 after your name, you are up to date!
| Endowment Fund | |
| Starting Balance | 17,693.39 |
| Transfer from Operating Fund | - |
| Net Gains | 3,578.74 |
| Ending Balance | 21,272.13 |
| Operating Fund | |
| Starting Balance | 2,581.42 |
| Income | |
| Dues | 5,240.00 |
| Additional Contributions | 2,010.00 |
| Regional Events | 580.00 |
| Total | 7,830.00 |
| Expenses | |
| Mailings/Newsletter | (2,101.08) |
| FFR Buttons | (173.50) |
| Reunions Activities 97 | (593.77) |
| Scholarships | (772.00) |
| Grants to the LGBA | (1,100.00) |
| Miscellaneous | (67.45) |
| Total | (4,807.80) |
| Transfer to Endowment | - |
| Net Income | 3,022.20 |
| Ending Balance | 5,603.62 |
We are working hard on new challenges - a center for gay life on campus, and increased representation on the Alumni Council. Old challenges remain - continued support of the student group, more courses in gay/lesbian/bisexual studies, and more reasons for all gay/lesbian/bisexual alumni to want to become reassociated with Princeton University - both on campus and off. We are continuing our efforts begun last year to create a truly national FFR, with events for lesbian/gay/bisexual alums in locations around the country. This past year was a great success as far as dues, and I hope that this year will also be a strong year! I especially want to thank again those who stepped up to the plate last year and supported us with a $250 contribution! While we cannot and will not ask you to give us more than you can afford, we ask those of you who can afford it to renew your membership with a $25 dollar contribution. If you don't receive the newsletter by mail, send your check for $25 for alumni (or more ;) ) or $10 for students to our P.O. Box at the top (and bottom) of this newsletter.
We are here for you and because of you! Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Shawn R. Cowls '87
President, Fund for Reunion/Princeton GALA
465 W. 23rd Street, #11K
New York, NY 10011-2116
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