i Statewide summit convenes for GLBT leaders continued from front page recommendation was for each individual to take responsibility for his or her own knowledge, or lack thereof. The group also discussed social weaknesses within the gay community. Among these were the lack of opportunities for youth, permanent public spaces, social outlets, and a public identity. The small group assigned to discuss strate- gies on these topics suggested that small moves could make a big difference. Something as small as announcing a regular gathering a local pizza parlor or pool hall can create a social life for people who are not interested in the bars. Ideas for funding for community centers also surfaced. Again, personal account- ability was a key, "If you wonder why you don’trsee queer couples holding hands on Main Street, ask yourself why you aren't doing it,” said Thomas Henning. The group challenged everyone at the meeting to plan one small gathering and publicize it in the OI TM calendar. * ' . Yet another group was assigned to brainstorm solutions to communication problems. Ideas ranged from holding Internet workshops for the technologically challenged and starting an email discussion group for Vermont queers to estab- lishing conflict resolution training for use in disagreements between the organi- zations. The suggestion that the VCLGR become organizationally based and meet on a quarterly basis was made as well. _ That same idea presented itself in the group that discussed the issues around resources. Additionally they suggested that professional leadership training be offered for organizers and that a system for sharing volunteers be developed. As did several individuals throughout the day, this group emphasized the need to record the history of gay Vermont and its movement. 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(Lindenville) ‘E10261 continued from front page deserve fullltime attention and, as a senator, I'll want to be an unencumbered voice," said Palmer. He stressed that he wanted to avoid any possibility of con- flict of interest. Palmer earned his BA in political science from the University at Albany and his MS in public communications from Syracuse University. [Editor's note: Steve Howard of Rutland has also announced his candidacy for the State Senate. We will run a story about him in the September issue of OITM. Should Howard and Palmer both win their bids for oflice, Vermont will have two openly gay men serving in the State Senate] 99.7% White — Woman Searches for Community continued from front page wouldn't get what I needed there. Where, in this community, can a young Black woman, an up and coming Hispanic man, or any person of color meet their needs of finding people like them. 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