From the Human Rights Campaign:
“28 years ago, on the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, we first observed National Coming Out Day as a reminder that one of our most basic tools is the power of coming out. One out of every two Americans has someone close to them who is gay or lesbian. For transgender people, that number is only one in 10.
Coming out – whether it is as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or allied – STILL MATTERS. When people know someone who is LGBTQ, they are far more likely to support equality under the law. Beyond that, our stories can be powerful to each other.”
For More Information and Resources, go to hrc.im/ComingOutDay
The International Food Sample Festival is coming back to PTO and we have tickets! Where can you get them? You can go by Gary Hollinden’s office (REM4C76) in the mornings, or Edward Hart at RAN8B21, if you’re in Madison, visit Yaira Resto at MDE 4D64. You can also come by Coffee Break on Tuesday Jul 12 at 2:30 and buy your tickets as well. So many options! This special pricing is for Affinity Group members only, and it ends on July 15th while supplies last, get yours now!
If you go to one event this June, don’t miss Capital Pride. This year’s theme, “Make the Magic Happen” speaks to the power we have as a community to effect change that strengthens the LBGTA movement locally, regionally, and nationally. The desire to be a part of this change is a spark that inspires us to avidly pursue equality at every level and work to preserve the victories that we have secured.
The Entertainment Committee for the 19th Annual USPTO Community Day is currently seeking talent acts to perform during this year’s festivities. The event will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 11:00am – 2:00pm. This year’s theme is “Diversity: Coast to Coast.” This call for participants is open to USPTO employees, as well as their family and friends. If you are interested, please email Sesha Moon by March 31, 2016. Each act shall not exceed 10 minutes and please be prepared to furnish audio and/or visuals on a USB drive, as well as a written script of any lyrics that will be performed for approval.
All employees and contractors are invited to the Installation Ceremony for the Bright Knights Chapter of Federally Employed Women (FEW) Tuesday, March 8, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET at the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum on the first floor of the Madison Building. Light refreshments will be served.
Time to nominate members for the 2016 Board of Directors for Lambda PTO! Make sure you ask your nominee if they are able and willing to join the board for 2016 before you submit their name. We need a few dedicated members to volunteer their time and ideas for Lambda events, joint group events and meetings with management.
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