Out In Front Launches. Apply by Dec 19th!

With this month's passage of Proposition 8 in California, which denies marriage rights to same-sex couples, it is clear that our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community needs strong leadership.

You may have attended "Work It" in May at Café Metropolitan. That event was held, coincidentally, on the day the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality. Over 60 attendees completed surveys and demonstrated a strong interest in a leadership training program specifically for Seattle's LGBT community.

With Prop 8's reversal of the court's decision, it is even more evident that our community must prepare the next generation of community leaders. We must effectively address our urgent needs, not only for civil rights, but also for quality healthcare, workplace fairness, neighborhood and school safety, economic security, and other issues facing the LGBT community.

The Out In Front Steering Committee is responding to this need and is pleased to announce a 2009 Pilot Project. The program will consist of classroom instruction, mentoring, personal development, and community involvement.

Click here to view and complete the application by December 19th. We encourage you to apply for this important opportunity to play a part in the future of our community. Please forward this application to people who may be interested as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is December 19th.

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