From: rjwill6@pbsdts.sdcrc.pacbell.com (Rod Williams)
Subject: REPOST: L/G Workplace Issues Conference 10/2-3
Originator: rjwill6@pbsdts.sdcrc.pacbell.com
Organization: Pacific * Bell, San Francisco
Distribution: ba
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 16:38:33 GMT


          The Second Annual Lesbian & Gay Workplace Issues Conference
                 Friday October 2 and Saturday October 3, 1992
                   Stanford University  Stanford, California

    (sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute,
    in conjunction with the Lesbian & Gay Employee Associations at Chevron,
    Oracle Corporation, Pacific Bell, and  PG&E,  and High Tech Gays)


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                              CONFERENCE SCHEDULE                        Page 1


Friday, October 2, 1992
PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION

Noon - 5:00 pm  Roundtable discussion on Lesbian & Gay Employee Associations
                Facilitated by Mark Kaplan and Jay Lucas,  Management
                Consultants, Kaplan, Lucas & Associates, Philadelphia, PA

                -  Issues facing Employee Associations.
                -  Lessons from those who have already formed Associations.
                -  Common goals and possible coalitions between Associations
                   at  different companies.
                -  Linkage with the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
                   Workplace Initiative.

Evening         Social Event, B-Street Restaurant, San Mateo


Saturday, October 3, 1992
CONFERENCE

 8:00 -  9:00  Registration

 9:00 -  9:45  Welcome, Keynote Address
               Helen Zia, Executive Editor, Ms. Magazine
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10:00 - 11:30  Workshops

11:30 - 12:30  Buffet Luncheon

12:45 -  1:45  Panel Discussion: Domestic Partner Benefits
               (Employee representatives of various companies discuss DP
               Benefits and strategies for advancing this cause with senior
               corporate management)

 2:00 -  3:30  Workshops

 3:45 -  5:15  Workshops

 5:30 -  6:00  Closing Address
               Deborah Johnson, The Motivational Institute
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                                   WORKSHOPS                             Page 2


WORKPLACE EQUALITY:

- W1 -  Forming a Union Gay & Lesbian Caucus
        Paul Thomas, Ph.D., Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers, Phila., PA;
        Founder, American Federation of Teachers National G/L Caucus. 

        In this workshop, participants learn how to effectively organize a
        union caucus: developing a good proposal, building support, recruiting
        membership, dealing with union politics, and ways in which an impact
        can be made in the union.

- W2 -  Your Legal Rights
        Patti R. Roberts, Attorney and Labor Educator, Oakland & SF, CA

        This workshop examines the legal rights of G/L/B employees under
        state and federal law.  The emphasis is on remedies available to the
        public and private sectors in situations of overt or covert discrim-
        ination in hiring, promotion, and other employment practices.

- W3 -  HIV Disease and the Americans With Disabilities Act
        Kerrington Osborne, Attorney, AIDS Legal Referral Panel, SF, CA

        Participants in this workshop learn about the comprehensive civil
        rights legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act, which covers
        employees with HIV/ARC/AIDS.  Special emphasis will be placed on
        employers' obligations to prevent discrimination and accommodate
        employees with HIV.

- W4 -  Lesbians & Gays in Labor Unions
        Patti R. Roberts, Attorney and Labor Educator, Oakland & SF, CA

        This workshop focuses on steps various unions have taken in success-
        fully raising issues such as domestic partner benefits, non-discrim-
        ination clauses, and harassment, and bringing them to the bargaining
        table.

- W5 -  Strategic Planning for Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Empowerment
        Charles Colbert III, Human Resources & Diversity Consultant, Boston, MA
        Karen Harbeck, Ph.D., J.D., Atty., Education Law Specialist, Malden, MA
        John G. Wofford, Attorney, Senior Consultant, ENDISPUTE Inc., Boston, MA

        This workshop explores strategic planning for effective G/L/B lobbying 
        of employers for rights and entitlements, with special emphasis on
        domestic partner benefits.  The presentation includes a simulated
        conversation between an employer and G/L/B employees advancing the
        cause of Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual workplace issues.

- W6 -  Forming and Developing a Successful G/L/B Employee Association
        George Kronenberger, EEO Project Manager, PG&E, San Francisco, CA

        This workshop explores considerations in forming a G/L/B employee 
        association such as company culture, not-for-profit status, gaining
        legitimacy within an organization, and strategic positioning of G/L/B
        issues.


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CAREER ISSUES:

- C1 -  The Coming Out Process in the Education Field
        Karen Harbeck, Ph.D., J.D., Atty., Education Law Specialist, Malden, MA

        Participants in this workshop gain insight into the specific employ-
        ment rights of G/L/B people in the traditionally sensitive field of
        education, including advice on how one can most successfully "come
        out" in this setting.

- C2 -  Building Alliances with Straight Co-Workers
        Charles Seltzer, Consultant and Founder, Building Bridges: Workplace
        Consultants, San Francisco, CA

        Participants in this workshop learn eleven effective strategies for
        building relationships with straight co-workers and explore how
        internalized homophobia interferes with their effectiveness in
        building these crucial business relationships.

- C3 -  Coming Out in the Workplace
        Rheua S. Stakely, Trainer/Consultant, Exeter, NH

        This non-threatening, interactive workshop helps participants assess
        the best steps for themselves in the lifelong process of coming out.
        The workshop examines ways to make gays/lesbians/bisexuals more visible
        and included in policies, programs, and oral and written exchanges.

- C4 -  Managing Your Sexual Identity at Work
        Mark Kaplan and Jay Lucas, Management Consultants,
        Kaplan, Lucas & Associates, Philadelphia, PA

        The issue of sexual orientation is now being brought into Corporate
        America through societal, legal, and organizational means. Participants
        in this workshop learn to look inward and assess strategies for
        managing personal/sexual identity in this changing work environment.

- C5 -  Career Strategies: Career Suicide/Career Success
        Mark Pope, Ed.D., Career Counselor/President, Career Decisions, SF, CA 
        Ellen Schecter,  Owner/Consultant, Schecter & Associates, Novato, CA

        This experiential workshop explores some of the myths, realities, and
        pressures of G/L/B career issues, including: the impact of sexual
        orientation on career choice, assessing politics and risk, the role of
        stereotypes in career development, and effective self-marketing.

- C6 -  Career Issues for Women in Trades
        Molly Martin, Electrical Inspector, City and Co. of San Francisco Dept.
        of Public Works; Commissioner, SF Commission on the Status of Women

        Participants in this workshop explore specific issues facing women in
        the trades, including gaining training and expertise, homophobia,
        sexism, and career advancement.  The presenter draws from her own
        experience of 15 years as an electrician, as well as the experiences
        of participants.


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PSYCHO-SOCIAL ISSUES:

- P1 -  Combatting Internalized Homophobia
        Frank Chooi, Ph.D., Cross-Cultural Trainer, Professor, Psychotherapist,
        Oakland, CA

        Recognizing and overcoming our own internalized homophobia is a key
        step in personal empowerment.  This workshop explores internalized
        homophobia, its causes and effects, and methods of combatting it.

- P2 -  Reaching the Invisible Minority: 
        Maximizing EAP Effectiveness with Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Employees
        Susan Gore, Ph.D.,  Principal, The Mentor Group, Dallas, TX 
        Kyle Lunn, C.E.A.P., L.C.D.C., Dallas, TX

        This workshop explores how an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can be
        expanded to address the needs of the Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual population,
        as well as how to use EAPs to promote recognition and equal treatment
        in the workplace for Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual employees.

- P3 -  Racism and Sexism in the Gay Community
        Brenda Blasingame, Multicultural Training Specialist,
        Equity Institute, Emeryville, CA

        In this workshop, participants examine how racism, sexism, and hetero-
        sexism intersect.  The workshop also explores strategies for working
        with "ism v. ism" conflicts that often arise.

- P4 -  Homophobia at Work: A Look at Sources, Manifestations, and Resolutions
        Trisha Brinkman, Owner/Consultant, Brinkman & Associates, SF, CA 
        Barry Chersky, Training Consultant, Oakland, CA

        This workshop explores internalized homophobia, sexual orientation
        discrimination, and harassment in the workplace, responses to hostile
        or offensive workplace behavior and strategies for resolution.

- P5 -  Linking Oppressions, Building Alliances: Multicultural Parallels of 
        Racism, Sexism and Classism to Homophobia
        Rheua S. Stakely, Trainer/Consultant, Exeter, NH

        Through a guided discussion, this workshop uses participantsU personal
        stories to explore similarities and differences among the various
        forms of oppression and provides an opportunity to increase awareness
        and build alliances.

- P6 -  Developing Allies at Work: Resisting Homophobia
        Martha Legare, Principal/Consultant, Legare Associates, Oakland, CA 
        Juan Lopez, M.S.W., Pres./Consultant, Amistad Associates, Sebastopol, CA

        Using a model of looking at differences as well as the personal
        experience of both presenters and participants, this workshop explores
        homophobia and its effects on building relationships with both gay and
        straight co-workers.

- P7 -  Coming Out, Educating, and Setting Limits
        Deborah Johnson, Owner/Consultant, The Motivational Inst., Aptos, CA 
        Zandra Rolon, Partner, The Motivational Institute, Aptos, CA

        This experiental workshop explores ways of coming out, educating
        others about G/L/B issues, and setting limits in the face of homo-
        phobia and ignorance.  Participants have an opportunity to try out
        different approaches to these sometimes awkward situations.


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                              GENERAL INFORMATION                        Page 5


Register   Seating at the conference is limited.  Advance registration forms
 Early     must be postmarked no later than September 18, 1992.  In order to
           attend Friday's events, you must pre-register.


 Fees      Advance Registration                                 $35.00
           Registration at the Door (subject to availability)   $45.00
           PWA Registration (Advance)                           $25.00
           PWA Registration (Door)                              $35.00

           Friday Pre-Conference Session                        $ 5.00
           Friday Social Event                                  $10.00


 Lunch     A Buffet Luncheon is included for Saturday's participants.


Lodging    Special Conference Rates of $75.00 per single or double room have
           been arranged through the Hyatt Palo Alto.  For reservations call
           (415) 493-0800.  Mention "The Workplace Conference" to obtain the
           special conference room rate. Reservations must be received by the
           Hyatt no later than September 18, 1992.


Special    All Conference Facilities are Wheelchair Accessible. Sign Language
 Needs     interpretation will be provided for keynote and closing addresses.


           For additional conference information call (415) 641-6184.


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                               REGISTRATION FORM                         Page 6


To register for the 1992 Lesbian & Gay Workplace Issues Conference, complete a
hard-copy of the form below and send via US Mail before September 18, 1992 to:

LGWIC, P.O. Box 191311, San Francisco, CA 94119-1311. Please print legibly.


        NAME:_________________________________________________________________

     ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________

             _________________________________________________________________

        CITY:________________________________STATE:________ZIP:_______________

  HOME PHONE:___________________________WORK PHONE:___________________________

ORGANIZATION:_________________________________________________________________

             _________________________________________________________________


     SPECIAL _________________________________________________________________

      NEEDS/ _________________________________________________________________

    COMMENTS:_________________________________________________________________


             Please indicate in the spaces provided the 3 workshop sessions
 WORKSHOP    (e.g. C2) you would be most interested in attending.  This
             information will assist us in scheduling and space-planning for
PREFERENCES  the conference.  We hope to accommodate all possible choices by
             repeating workshops where necessary.

             1.__________________  2.___________________  3.__________________


       FEES  Please select your registration options below.  Enclose a check
             payable to LGWIC.

                                                                      $
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             |_|  Advance Registration                 $35.00    _____________
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             |_|  PWA Registration (Advance)           $25.00    _____________
             
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             |_|  Friday Pre-Conference Session         $5.00    _____________
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             |_|  Friday Social Event                  $10.00    _____________

                                          Total Amount Enclosed:
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