Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Veterans of America, Inc.
"Not even one…"
Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Veterans from around the country will be
converging on Denver, Colorado during the weekend of March 13-15, 1998.
Whether or not you are a member of GLBVA we invite you to attend this
important Conference. The issues affecting Gay American Veterans should be
everyone's concern.
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue"is an insult to everyone.
But to more than 850 Gay American men and women it was more than an insult
- last year it was the end of their careers. And this is only ONE year,
and this has been happening for years. Many of you are familiar with Randy
Shilts book "Conduct Unbecoming." Since the publication of his
book in 1993, more than 3,000 gays and lesbians have been discharged. Not
even one gay or lesbian should be discharged, simply on the basis of his
or her sexual orientation.. Not even one.
Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Veterans of America is the largest National
Gay Veterans organization that is still challenging the federal
government's policy. Last May, for the first time ever, we asked for, and
received two historic meetings. in Washington DC. Five of us were invited
into the Pentagon to discuss our concerns with General Shalikashvili's
Assistant, Mr. Frederick Pang. Ten of us sat down with Mr. Richard
Socarides in the Old Executive Building of the White House to air our
grievances.
We are inviting some of these victims of persecution to participate in
this historic Conference. Among the participants on our panel will be Cpl.
Edward Clayton, USMC, Capt. Warren Dinges, USAF and Col. Edward Modesto,
USA.
Conference cost is $60.00,
National Contact person
James C. Darby
P.O. Box 29317
Chicago, IL 60629
773-752-0058
Denver contact persons
John Kelly, President, Denver Chapter
Sam Gallegos, Vice-President
303-316-0679
303-394-2339
Ramada Inn
1150 E. Colfax
Denver, CO 80218
303-831-7700
Rooms are $60 - single, $65 - double
Includes a Continental Breakfast
GLBVA is an all volunteer membership based organization.
We have no paid staff. All monies collected are used for newsletters,
postage and occasional wreath layings in Washington DC. All officers pay
their own expenses everywhere. We are a 501 © 3 organization and
accept all donations.
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