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The Newsletter of the Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County Serving New Jersey’s GLBTI Communities Since 1972 Volume 42, Issue 1, February 2016
You Are GAAMC by Mickey Suiter The beginning of a new year is often a time to take stock of our lives -- where we’ve been and where we’re going. In the case of GAAMC, each year we have an early January program called “Fresh Perspectives” where the Board asks GAAMC’s members what they want the organization to be in the coming year. We do that, not because we’ve run out of ideas, but because GAAMC belongs to its members, not the Board. What GAAMC is and does is up to you.
little jobs that need to be done on a regular basis to keep things moving smoothly. In the past maybe we haven’t communicated well enough just exactly what is involved in making GAAMC work. We all just did our various tasks and things kept flowing. But in the coming months we’re going to make more of an effort to let you know what these little tasks are and how you can help. We’re not looking for someone to take on running the whole organization (at least not right now), but lending a hand on a specific project now and then would be greatly appreciated.
If you have an idea of what you would like to see GAAMC do, talk to an officer, Board trustee, or committee chair. We want your ideas for programs, discussions, outings, or social or political action -- or anything Inside Challenge else you think we could be Challenge Information ........................... page 2 doing to help our members GAAMC Events for February ................ page 2 and our community. Even Gleanings -- Queer news from more, we want your help. A around the world ................................. page 3 few individuals, no matter GAAMC: 2015 in Dollars and Cents ..... page 4 how dedicated, can’t do eveSo Long, Farewell?................................. page 4 rything. February Q-munity Calendar ................ page 5 GAAMC Outing Announcement ............ page 7 GAAMC Board Meeting Minutes .......... page 8 Although we’re a small organGAAMC Information ........................... page 10 ization, there are many, many Trans Lunacy or Just Media Lunacy? ............................................................ page 11
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Remember, GAAMC is its members. It is what we all make of it . You have the power to make things better for our organization and community. This is your GAAMC. Think about it and tell us what you want.