Welcome to GOglbt - the Greater Omaha GLBT Network.  The mission of GOglbt is to advance growth and equality for its members, businesses and allies by providing educational, networking and community-building opportunities.   We typically meet the first Thursday every  month at a travelling location to see the community and be seen.  For more information or to be included on the e-newsletter list, please contact Robert Patterson at .

                     
      
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GOglbt meeting - September 9:

In September, we will be returning to the Nebraska Humane Society (8929 Fort Street in Omaha).   Last time we had a great turnout and were given a great tour of the facility.   Due to Labor Day and conflicting schedules, this meeting will be at a different date at time:  We are meeting on the SECOND THURSDAY, September 9th at 6:00 PM.   One lucky attendee will receive a gift certificate to the Nebraska Humane Society as well!

Omaha World-Herald changes policies on wedding announcements:

According to Terry Kroeger, "Celebrations announcements regarding legal weddings, engagements for legal weddings or anniversaries of a legal marriage will be welcomed, regardless of the genders of the couple. We will not run announcements regarding commitment ceremonies, partnerships and other non-marriage unions, again regardless of gender."   The facebook group for these efforts started by Jeff Wilke is now called United For Equal Rights In Omaha

GOglbt meeting - October 7:

On October 7th, we will be visiting Camp Coworking at 1111 North 13th Street in Omaha.  Camp Coworking is a collaborative place to work surrounded by inspirational people. A day at the office for us includes relaxing on a comfy couch with a laptop. Good coffee, a muffin from a local bakery, and maybe even a beer. And being motivated and inspired by all of the productivity, fun, and camaraderie surrounding us.
 

GOglbt meeting - November 4:

On November 4th, we will be visiting the South Omaha Library at 2808 Q Street in Omaha.   Recently renovated and housed on Metro Community College's south campus, this library is a joint venture between the two organizations and a great addition to the community.  Join us with our special guest, Omaha Public Library's executive director, Gary Wasdin.

CBCA News:

Council Bluffs Community Alliance (CBCA) promotes the city of Council Bluffs as a developing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender family community, and to assure the equality of all Council Bluffs’ residents.   Please email or visit their Facebook page.  CBCA also meets at Broadway Joes (3400 W Broadway) every other Friday at 5:00 PM -- next meeting September 3rd. Come unwind with them after a long week of work!
 

On Sunday, August 29th, the CBCA will hold its annual picnic in Bayliss park from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  We will pick a spot in the park, so look for the rainbow and Iowa flags for our location.   Please bring your favorite picnic dish to share, as well as chairs or blankets to sit on. We will try to grab picnic tables and cluster them together.  This is a pot luck. We suggest you bring hot dogs, hot dog buns, salads or condiments to share.  Please bring your own water or other drinks (no alcohol allowed in the park). CBCA will bring plates, cups, knives, forks, napkins and a couple of tables.  Please have a friend or two come with you. Families with children are especially welcome. Hope to see all of you there!

PFLAG News:

You are invited to attend the annual PFLAG/GLSEN Speakers Bureau Training on Saturday, September 11th from 8:00 a.m. - Noon at the Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill at 502 South 13th Street (continental breakfast served).  This year's training will focus on updates to the speakers bureau format and content, along with revisions and a review of panelist and presenter/facilitator roles.  All panelists and presenters are required to receiving this training.
 
RSVP: Michele Fischer at   or 402-238-3163.  If you unable to attend, and are still interested in being a panelist/presenter, please contact Michele to schedule an alternate training date.  Feel free to invite others who may be interested in serving on the PFLAG/GLSEN Speakers Bureau!

LGBTQ Hastings Conference:

Do you have an idea for inspiring Nebraska's LGBT community? Submit your workshop proposal today!   The Inspiring Community conference in Hastings (October 22 & 23)  is an opportunity for 100 people from around Nebraska to advance LGBTQ friendly communities, schools and workplaces. Meet with other passionate individuals from urban and rural communities. Build relationships so we can work together.   Visit http://inspiringcommunity.49voices.org for more information.

Midlands LGBT Survey:

You are invited to participate in a 30 minute online survey being conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health in collaboration with some of the leaders of the LGBT community. The survey will ask questions about your experiences as a self-identified LGBT person age 19 and above who lives, works, and/or “plays” in Nebraska. For your participation, you may choose to receive a $5 gift card from Wal-Mart, Starbucks, or Target.
 
By clicking on the link below, you will be able to see more information about the study.  If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below or cut and paste it into your internet browser. If you know of self-identified LGBT person(s) over the age of 19 who live, work, and/or “play” in Nebraska, please feel free to forward this link to them: https://app1.unmc.edu/lgbt

GOglbt is part of Citizens For Equal Protection (CFEP), a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender families in the state of Nebraska.  Visit www.cfep-ne.org for more information.