FREE event open to all - 6:30pm
PFLAG a local non-profit organization invites you to a special educational presentation focused on creating a more caring world for the LGBTQI2S community.
By participating in this program, the audience will understand some basic things we can do to create a more caring world for LGBTQI2S people and those who love them
By participating in this program, the audience will understand basics of affirmative language and systems for the LGBTQI2S family and friends and why affirmative language is important
By participating in this program, the audience will learn how affirmative language and systems have been applied in real life organizational systems
By participating in this program, the audience will learn the social and psychological effects of using LGBTQI2S affirmative language with our family and friends
Brief Description: The 90-minute program will include a short presentation and panel discussion format moderated by PFLAG president. The diverse panel members will include members of the LGBTQI2S community, community leaders, clergy, parents and gender affirming language experts. Prepared questions and questions/comments from the audience will be encouraged.
Moderator: Tom Wright, MD, President, PFLAG Traverse City
Panelists:
Jim Carruthers, former mayor, Traverse City
Derek Quinn, Associate Rector, Grace Episcopal Church
Alicia Rowney, Executive Director, Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake
Carrie Ullery-Smith, Community Outreach Educator, Planned Parenthood
Susan Wenzlick, Director, Benzie Area Pride Network
Jennifer Wesling, Dean of Camp and Special Projects, Interlochen Center for the Arts