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26 — OUT IN THE MOUNTAINS — JULY 1999

photo Max Stroud

Samara Funds Projects Statewide

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displays for use at conferences
and fairs around Vermont. “I
think it is so great that there are
people in our community who
have taken on the unenviable task
of raising money for our organi-
zations and we are honored to be
among those chosen,” comment-
ed Beth Robinson, president of
the Task Force board.

One funded project,

A Burlington RU12?,'is a grass-

roots effort to create a communi-
ty center in the Burlington area.
Its $1,000 Samara award will
help underwrite monthly sub-
stance-free coffee house events.
Three AIDS service organiza-

l tions serving people with AIDS

throughout Vermont — ACORN,
based in the M White River
Junction area, the Brattleboro
Area AIDS Project, and Vermont
CARES, the state’s largest ASO
— received special project grants
ranging from $1500 to $2,000.
The Brattleboro Area AIDS
Project funds will expand special
services to the Bennington
County area.

Two of the awards were desig-
nated as ‘challenge grants.’
Outright Vermont, an agency
serving gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgendered and questioning
youth statewide, and Mountain
Pride Media each received $4000
to use as matching funds during
regular fundraising activities.

Although Samara awarded

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four special inaugural grants
totalling $10,500 in the fall of
1998, the 1999 grants are the
results of its first annual grant
cycle.

“We are pleased to be able to
increase our financial support for
the lesbian and gay communities
throughout Vermont in 1999,”
commented Mary Hurlie, presi-
dent of the Samara board of
directors. “Samara is committed
to the wellbeing of our commu-
nities in all parts of Vermont, and
is pleased to award grants this
year all across the state.”

One of a network of gay &
lesbian community foundations
across the country, the Samara
Foundation of Vermont’s mis-
sion is “to support and strength-
en Vem1ont’s gay, lesbian, bisex-
ual and transgendered communi-
ties today and build an endow-
ment for tomorrow.”

Founded by Burlington attor-
ney David Curtis and Bill
Lippert, the current executive
director, Samara received early"
support from the bequests of
Robert Mundstock of Montpelier
and the estate of Doug Howe and
Frank Shivers of Hinesburg.
Individual and corporate donors
continue to make additional con-
tributions and bequest commit-
ments to increase Samara’s cur-
rent and future resources.

“We are deeply grateful to
Doug Howe . and Bob

Mundstock, Samara’s founding
benefactors, and believe they
would be proud "of Samara’s
development,” said Lippeit.
“Through their visionary
bequests, they continue to sup-
port our community and inspire
others today to add their support
to fulfill Samara’s mission.” V

The theme for Burlinton R.U. I .2? Community
Center’s float for this year’s parade was
“Under Construction.”

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

Coordinator of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender
Advocacy and Programming

Under general supervision advises and advocates on behalf of ‘individual gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
students. Works with appropriate offices to coordinate a campus response to incidents of homophobia. Serves as an
advisor to the Dartmouth Rainbow Alliance; compiles information and resources relevant to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and
transgender issues; and annually coordinates events for Coming Out Week. Bachelor's degree in Health Education,
Psychology, Sociology, or related field and two to three years of relevant experience; or the equivalent. Excellent
communication skills. Working knowledge of issues facing college populations, especially sexuality. Awareness of and
ability to address the intersections-of gender, race, sexual orientation, and other significant aspects of individual and
cultural identity. Familiarity with general development and other issues facing college—age women andmen. Skill in
working with gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues. Ability to advise and lead diverse student groups. Strong written, verbal,
and organization skills. High energy. Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and occasional
weekends.This is a part—time, twenty-hour—a week position. There will be potential for the successful applicant to

combine this with another part-time position.

Review of resumes will begin 7/7/99 and continue until position is filled.

Please submit resume and cover letter to: Carol Bushway Boardman, Dean of Student Life office, HB 6135, Collis 217,
Hanover, NH 03755. '