October 2, 2017 Meeting Notes

10 members attended

We met in the Augustana Forum after the Human Library presentation

Chaired by Gus and Wayne; Meeting notes by Carol

  1. Sharing and Connecting

2. Upcoming events

  1. October 4, 2017 2:00-3:30 p.m. Michael Phair presentation for Health Care workers and others concerned about LGBTQS2+ Seniors at the Rosehaven Auditorium
    • Co-sponsored by the Camrose Seniors’ Coalition and Camrose Pride Community
    • Preregister with Margaret at 780-672-0141
  2. Status of Queer Conference: October 14, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Augustana
    • Register at www.statusofqueer.ca
    • Registration is $30 and includes 3 meals
    • Set up volunteers needed to meet at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday to help
    • Take down volunteers needed at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday after conference
  3. All Ages Dance Party: October 14, 2017 Doors at 7:00 p.m. at the Bailey Theatre
    • $5 per person or $10 per family Cash at the door
    • Volunteers needed
  4. espressOUT on October 16, 2017  5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Augustana Forum

3. Planning for Future Events

  1. Expressions of Community
    • November 27, 2017 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Camrose United Church
    • Preregistration required to determine numbers by November 6
    • Free expressive arts workshop
    • Send suggestions for the workshop
  2. Holiday Potluck Social on December 4, 2017 at Camrose United Church
    • Committee needed for planning
  3. Pride Week Dates to be determined
    • Committee needed for planning

4. Other items from the group

  • Invitation from the Camrose Chamber of Commerce to Camrose Pride Community to become members
  • Discussion about how to make that work and advantages of accepting this invitation

5. Next regular connection and planning meeting on Monday, November 6 at Camrose United Church 6:00-8:00 p.m.