** First dibs for Austin feminists/progressives - this job will not be
posted widely for another week! **


Austin Reproductive Services, a nonprofit abortion clinic, seeks
part-time (20-30 hours/week, including Saturdays) Patient Advocate to
work in both medical and administrative clinic areas.  Position
includes varied duties such as phlebotomy, sonography, medical
assisting, client education and advocacy, and patient intake.
Experience preferred, but not required.  The ideal candidate will be
comfortable in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong written
and verbal communication skills, be detail-oriented, knowledgeable
about women's reproductive health, and capable of working harmoniously
with patients and staff in a sometimes stressful environment.
Bilingual candidates preferred.  High school diploma required; ideal
for college/graduate students.  Fax cover letter and resume to
(512)458-9769.  No phone calls please.

Happy 5th Birthday, GGE! How fast we've grown!

Girls for Gender Equity is celebrating it's 5th Anniversary by
holding an Online Charity Auction November 6th-13th, just in time
for your holiday shopping! In the past five years, we've touched the
lives of thousands of girls throughout New York City by providing
after-school health and fitness programming; gender respect
workshops; self-defense, technology, sexuality education, and
economic empowerment programs; a young women's leadership and
community organizing group; workshops for parents and teachers on
Title IX and gender equity; and have created a growing expectation
for girls' and women's equality in many NYC public schools. Can you
say FABULOUS? We can!

All funds raised in this auction will help to push forward our
mission to remove barriers and create opportunities for girls and
women to live self-determined lives.

Over 100 items will be up for bid including:
* Pureology Gift Basket
* Gift Certificates for Brownstone Books, Suki Pure Skin Care, Monif
C. Plus Sizes, Girlie Pants, and 4W Circle of Art
* Designer clothing, bags, and jewelry
* American Girl "Molly" Doll w/ book
* Hair and Beauty Salon Treatments
* Tomboy Tools Tool Kit
* Graffiti Lamp by RE-SURFACE
* Magazine Subscriptions
* Books for Adults and Children
* Tickets to Museums and Movies
* Crafty Goodies
* Autographed Collector's Items

And so much more with starting bids as low as just $1!!!

Bidding in the online auction begins on November 6th and ends the
afternoon of November 13 at Ebay.com. To participate, go to
http://myworld.ebay.com/ggenyc/ between November 6th-12th and click
on "Items for sale" on the lefthand side of the page.

Don't miss this opportunity to buy some early Holiday Gifts while
supporting girls' and women's rights! Volunteer with your checkbook
because every single dollar counts! In solidarity, we will level the
playing field!

*********************************************************************
****
If you experience any technical difficulties or have questions about
this fundraiser, please contact Jess at 718-857-1393 or
intern@....

Hello ladies!
I have some GREAT information about a retreat going on next weekend,
October 20-21st!  It's the 10th Annual Gay & Lesbian Retreat at
University Baptist Church.  This is a welcoming and affirming church.
Scheduled speakers are Julie Alexander, Attorney at Law, Kyla Bollens-
Lund with the Human Rights Commission, Corrine Recznek with the
University of Texas, and many others!  I will be attending and leading
a seminar about planning your same-sex ceremony.  Cost is just reduced
to $20.00 per person (LUNCH INCLUDED)!
If you've ever wondered about being GLBT AND a person of faith, this
is a great place to be!  For more information or to sign up, please
see www.ubcaustin.org or email me at lawisme@....  Make sure
you indicate that you received this email notification for the
discount!
I'll see you there!!
Lily Watson
Sterling Affairs Judges' Hill and
University Baptist Church

Call for Submissions - Writers & Artists
Topic: FEAR
Deadline: NOV. 1ST

We've all felt it, and now it's time to uncover some of the reasons
why. Constant survellience. Internalized racism. Past trauma. Send
us your work about FEAR. Below is the short version of how to submit
pitches and artwork. For full guidelines, visit
http://clamormagazine.org/participate.

Submitting your work to Clamor is fairly easy. Following these steps
will help make the process easier for you and our editors:
1. Refer to our upcoming themes and deadlines.
2. Pitch your story idea to the appropriate section editor before the
deadline.
3. Sit tight and wait to hear from the editor.

Other Important Info:
* Be sure to include your name, email address and phone number in the
draft itself.
* Feature-length articles and Interviews should be 2500 words or
less.
* Clamor only prints original material.
* You don't have to be a professional to submit work to Clamor.
* We do pay for content, though it's a modest amount ($.03 per word
starting in 2006).

If you have any questions, please read through our full guidelines at
http://clamormagazine.org/participate, and if you're still not
satified, send an email to info@....

Your work is important, and we want to print it. We look forward to
hearing from you!

GENaustin's first Executive Director, Anita Mennucci (class of 94-
95) is stepping down as Executive Director to practice girl
empowerment directly with her daughters, Olivia (3) and Giada (9
months).  Anita is looking forward to finding part-time consulting
work.  Anita is also currently recruiting for her replacement.
GENaustin is a 10-year old girl empowerment agency that fosters
healthy self-esteem in girls through dynamic programming in the
central Texas area and is beginning to market products nationwide.
Candidates with a strong background in business and/or non-profit
management, fundraising, policy development, marketing, board
relations, program development, and human resources are encouraged
to apply. A minimum of 5 years of related experience is required.
Master's degree is preferred.  Please send a cover letter, resume
and salary requirements to anita@....




Executive Director
Job Description

Leadership
x serve as Chief Executive Officer of GENaustin, reporting to
the Board of Directors;
x with the President of the Board, enable the Board of
Directors to fulfill their governance function, and facilitate the
optimum interaction between management and the Board of Directors;
x give direction and leadership to the formulation and
achievement of the GENaustin's philosophy, mission, and strategy,
objectives, and goals;
x be responsible for GENaustin's consistent achievement of its
missions and financial objectives;
x make certain that GENaustin's philosophy and mission
statements are pertinent and practiced throughout the organization;
x see that the Board and the President are kept fully informed
on the condition of GENaustin and on all important factors
influencing it; and
x assure that GENaustin has a long-range strategy that
achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and
timely progress.

Fundraising/Resource development
x ensure the GENaustin reserve always contains between 6 and
12 months of funding;
x optimize fund raising efforts by focusing on fewer, higher
dollar sources and activities; and
x strive for higher success rate with grant acceptances.

Human Resources
x hire and oversee all staff;
x recruit board members and key volunteers;
x recommend the composition of the Board and committees;
x ensure an effective management team with provision for
succession is in place;
x ensure that personnel training, development, and recognition
plans are in place that will provide the human resources necessary
for the achievement of the GENaustin's mission;
x maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates top
quality people � both paid and volunteer; and
x formulate and administer all major policies.

Program development
x drive the effort to execute clubGEN, Speaker Series, and
workshops;
x leverage relationships with other organizations to expand
GENaustin's reach; and
x monitor the committees to ensure their structures are
working effectively.


Public and Community Relations/Communications
x serve as the leading public persona and spokesperson for
GENaustin and thereby ensure that GENaustin is properly presented to
its various publics;
x increase awareness of and support for GENaustin in the
media, at events, among the community, and among higher dollar
funding sources in the community;
x network with businesses and community organizations to form
strategic partnerships; and

Office/Operations Management
x drive an effort to establish improved databases and computer
infrastructure;
x oversee day-to-day office operations; and
x secure facility and office equipment.

Fiscal Oversight
x oversee budget development and management;
x capitalize on opportunities for in-kind donations;
x implement cost-saving techniques to decrease expenses;
x drive organization to capitalize on existing programs and
products to raise revenues; and
x make certain that the flow of funds enables GENaustin to
make steady progress towards the achievement of its mission and that
those funds are allocated properly.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Kristina Hallez
(917) 337-0443
hervoiceherview@...

Its that Time of the Month!
Her Voice Her View Film Festival
(July 15-29, 2006)

(New York, NY June 26, 2006) Of the over 200 films submitted from
around the world, nearly 40 have been chosen for the 2006 Her Voice
Her View Film Festival, a part of the Pioneer Theaters Female Film
celebration (see schedule below). Among this years selections are
films from Israel, France, Germany, Denmark and Canada, as well as
several local showcases.  The 2006 Festival takes place July 15
through July 29 at the Pioneer Theater.

Her Voice Her View provides a forum for female writers, directors,
and producers to share their work with the community. The festival
represents some of the finest pieces from domestic and international
women filmmakers presenting films about anything and everything:
modern feminism, b-girls, abortion, sexual violence, prison,
eroticism, human rights abuses, fairy tales, motherhood, hip-hop.

The festival will open with Missing in America starring Danny Glover
(The Color Purple/Lethal Weapon) and Zoe Weizenbaum (Memoirs of a
Geisha), which has taken home awards like Best Feature Film from the
San Francisco Womens Film Festival and the Monaco International Film
Festival. The documentary NO! unveils the reality of sexual violence
and healing in African-American communities and includes testimony
from women including feminist activist Barbara Smith and former
Black Panther Party Chairperson Elaine Brown. The Shape of Water
(narrated by Susan Sarandon with introductory narration co-written
by Edwidge Danticat) explores the revolutionary ways in which five
women from India, Jerusalem, Brazil, and Senegal respond to
environmental, cultural, and economic pressures and constraints
around them, receiving international acclaim. Not to be missed is
Soundz of Spirit, which features hip-hop artists Andre 3000, KRS-1,
Talib Kweli, Common, Cee-Lo, Jurassic 5, Blackalicious, Dilated
Peoples, Saul Williams, and many more exploring the relationship
between spirituality and the creative process in hip-hop culture.
Lets Talk About It is a new documentary by Deepa Mehta
(Fire/Water/Earth) giving voice to children as they break the
silence and secrecy of family abuse for the first time.

At each screening, audience members will receive a complimentary
goody bag filled with items generously supplied by our sponsors:
Altar Magazine, Clamor Magazine, BuyOlympia.com, Bitch Magazine,
Random House Publishing Group, Tomboy Tools, Barcelona Bath and
Body, and more. For details on any of these outstanding programs or
interviews with the filmmakers, contact us at the number listed
above.

Ticket Info:
Pioneer Theater
155 E. 3rd Street (at Avenue A)
New York, NY 10009

Festival Info:
Her Voice Her View
955 Metropolitan Ave, #4R
Brooklyn, NY 11211

- Find more detail at www.altarmagazine.com.

Her Voice Her View Film Festival
Schedule of Films
July 15-29

Saturday, July 15:
6.30 p.m. Missing in America (Feature film by Gabrielle Savage
Dockterman, starring Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon) and Zoe Weizenbaum
(Memoirs of a Geisha).

Sunday, July 16:
7 p.m. Scene Not Heard (The struggle for the recognition of women
artists in Phillys hip-hop scene) Reflections on Women of Color and
Hip Hop (Young people challenge each other and speak critically
about something they love: hip-hop) Just Say It (Documentary about
activist artists after 9/11 including Michael Franti, Boots Riley,
Susan Appe, Diskarte Namin, and Nelli Wong)

Friday, July 21:
7 p.m. NO! (Feature-length documentary exploring how the collective
silence about sexual assault adversely affects African-Americans)

Saturday, July 22:
7 p.m. Rosita (Nicaraguan parents fight to receive an abortion for
their nine-year-old daughter, a victim of rape) Abortion Diaries
(Women speak candidly about their personal experience with abortion)
11 p.m. Fantasy Shorts: Exploding Buds, On the Cliffs, Sliding
Flora, The Black Plum, Twitch, Wrong Bathroom (short films from
other realms of existence)

Sunday, July 23:
7 p.m. I was a Teenage Feminist (A quest to find out whether
feminism can still be a source of personal and political power) How
I Learned to Speak Turkish (One womans chronicle of her fascination
with Turkish men) Bringing Back Venezuela. (A Manhattan-based youth
television channel documents youth participation in the World
Festival of Youth and Students in Caracas, Venezuela)

Wednesday, July 26:
7 p.m. Whatever Floats Your Boat (Myths shattered and truths
revealed about the reality of what motherhood really means for the
contemporary woman) Rosa (Adventures of a young mom in the search of
a nanny to make keep her baby) Mothers Dance (Following her mothers
death, Lisa must decide between accepting a scholarship in Jerusalem
or taking care of her problematic family)
9 p.m. The Shape of Water (An intimate encounter with five very
different women in Brazil, India, Jerusalem, and Senegal narrated by
Susan Sarandon with introductory narration co-written by Edwidge
Danticat)

Thursday, July 27:
7 p.m. The Right to be Wrong (The quest for peace in modern Israel
through the eyes of Israelis and Palestinians) Dont Fence Me In (The
captivating portrait of 70-year-old, Burmese refugee and freedom
fighter Major Mary) 9 p.m. Soundz of Spirit (Award-winning
documentary explores the
relationship between the creative process and spirituality in hip-
hop culture) B-Girl (A b-girl competes to prove herself in a male-
dominated sphere)

Friday, July 28:
7 p.m. Turning a Corner (The story of people involved in sex work in
Chicago and their efforts to raise public awareness of systemic
injustice) Charisse Shumate: Fighting for Our Lives (One inmates
struggle to improve the treatment of women in prison)
9 p.m. Left Lane (Road trip with folk poet Alix Olson in pursuit of
independent thought and grassroots defiance)
11 p.m. Adventure Shorts: Smoke the Pipe Dream, Never Rob a Bank
with Someone You Love, Bethlehem Bandolero, Sabbath Entertainment
(short films of adventures and debauchery)

Saturday, July 29:
7 p.m. Lets Talk About It (Children break the silence and secrecy of
family abuse for the first time in this documentary directed by
Deepa Mehta) See What I Got (The diverse experiences of a US girls
basketball team competing internationally)
9 p.m. Nazrah: A Muslim Womans Perspective (Muslim women living in
the US discuss Islam, current politics, and the image of Islam in
the West) Me and the Mosque (Zarqa Nawaz visits mosques throughout
Canada to talk to scholars, colleagues, friends and neighbors about
equal access for women in religious participation)
11 p.m. Films by Desiree Lim: Salty Wet, Dyke: Just Be It,
Disposable Lez, Eroticism, Out for Bubble Tea, Women Breaking
Boundaries (showcase of films by Asian, erotic filmmaker Desiree Lim)

Eighth Annual Southern Girls Convention.
     June 23-35, 2006.
     Houston, Texas.
     WWW: http://southerngirlsconvention.org/2006/
     WHAT IS SOUTHERN GIRLS CONVENTION?
     The Southern Girls Convention is an annual grassroots meeting for
networking, organizing, educating, agitating, and activism, devoted to
empowering women, girls, and transfolks in the South, and to furthering the
struggle for social justice. Each year�s convention is hosted by a different
Southern community and facilitated by local organizers. Past conventions
have brought together hundreds of folks in Memphis, Tennessee; Louisville,
Kentucky; Auburn, Alabama; Athens, Georgia; Asheville, North Carolina; and
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
     This year, Southern Girls Convention invites activists from across the
country to meet in HOUSTON, TEXAS on the weekend of June 23-25, 2006.
Hundreds of activists will meet for discussion, action, and entertainment
devoted to building a feminist community in the South.
     WHAT CAN I DO THERE?
     Southern Girls Convention is based around discussions, workshops, and
presentations which give participants the opportunity to share skills, share
ideas, discuss important issues, organize campaigns, and have fun as a
ommunity. All workshops are organized and facilitated by the participants
themselves�that means you! (Have a great idea for a workshop? Fill out our
online form.)
     Other events will include an arts and craft fair, nightly music shows,
and tables for participants and organizations to display information, zines,
art, and things they have made.
     SGC also allows hundreds of activists from across the country to meet,
network, strategize, and organize in their efforts on behalf of social
justice. Feel free to bring video projects, zines, writing, and anything you
are interested in sharing to the convention.
     Childcare will be available at the convention space. Housing will be
provided for those who register in advance.
     Past workshops at SGC have included:

         * Group discussions on fatphobia, abortion rights and access,
radical parenting, �100 Years of Revolutionary Wimmin,� the criminalization
of women, �Queer and Trans Youth in the South,� gender bias in schools,
sexism in the activist community, �Marginalization and Tokenization within
the Grrrl Movement,� roles and strategies for boys in the struggle against
male supremacy, and �Radical, Southern, and All Fired Up�Where Do We Go From
Here?�
         * Skill-sharing on radical cheerleading, community access
television, gun safety and self-defense, workplace union organizing, screen
printing, sexercises, Internet organizing, and how to start a
consciousness-raising group.
         * Organizing meetings for campaigns from Amnesty International, the
Coalition of Immokalee Workers, and Planned Parenthood, and state-by-state
caucuses for people to meet fellow organizers in their own area.

     FOR MORE INFORMATION:

         * Website: http://southerngirlsconvention.org/2006/
         * E-mail: organizers@...

     PLEASE FORWARD THIS ANNOUNCEMENT FAR AND WIDE! Send it to friends and
e-mail lists, post it on your website, blog, or bulletin board� we are
counting on YOU to help us spread the word. A fresh copy of the e-mail can
be sent from our website at:Southern Girls Convention 2006: Spread the Word!
     Thank you, and we hope to see you there!
     Southern Girls Convention 2006 Organizers,
     Houston, Texas

_________________________________________________________________
Don�t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search!
http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/

Researchers at the University of Texas are seeking women to
participate in a research study examining how women think of and
describe themselves as sexual beings. We are trying to develop a new
scale to assess sexual self-views---information that will lead to a
fuller understanding of female sexuality in qualitative terms. The
survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Participation is
confidential and participants will be entered in monthly raffle with
the chance to win up to $250.

Eligibility:

1) Female
2) At least 18 years old

There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project.
However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can
withdraw from the survey at any point. Your responses will be
strictly confidential and you will not be asked to provide any
information relating to your identity.

This research study is affiliated with the University of Texas at
Austin. For more information, please call (512) 232-4805 or visit
the website listed below. All calls will be strictly confidential.

If you would like to participate in this interesting and fruitful
research opportunity, please click on the following link:
https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=11100

Body/Temple
Art Exhibition
Photographs by Kerrie
Paintings by Emerson

The exhibition runs from April 1-17th.

Reception for the Artists is on April 1st from 6pm-9pm  This is Fort
Worth Spring Gallery night....

The show is at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center (the old modern
art museum building)
1300 Gendy, Fort Worth, Texas
for directions/map go to http://www.fwcac.com/ and scroll down to
CENTER INFORMATION for directions

I hope to see you there!!

--Kerrie

p.s. for images and a little more information, please go to
http://www.theredpage.com/Art%20Exhibition.html

Researchers at the University of Texas are seeking women to
participate in a research study examining how women think of and
describe themselves as sexual beings. We are trying to develop a new
scale to assess sexual self-views---information that will lead to a
fuller understanding of female sexuality in qualitative terms. The
survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Participation is
confidential and participants will be entered in monthly raffle with
the chance to win up to $250.

Eligibility:

1) Female
2) At least 18 years old

There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However,
if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw
from the survey at any point. Your responses will be strictly
confidential and you will not be asked to provide any information
relating to your identity.

This research study is affiliated with the University of Texas at
Austin. For more information, please call (512) 232-4805 or visit the
website listed below. All calls will be strictly confidential.

If you would like to participate in this interesting and fruitful
research opportunity, please click on the following link:
https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=11100

We are currently accepting submissions for  Short Fiction Stories,
750 - 1,000 words, to be included in our upcoming anthology called
"Midici Fiction, Pot Pourri #1" to be released later on this year.
As the name of the book suggests, a mixture of genres are welcome.
This is a great opportunity for writers to showcase their talents.
Deadline for submissions, April 30, 2006, Places are filling fast!
Full details are available on our Website...   www.midicibooks.net

Ladies,

I want to announce my upcoming pornwriting and spoken
word workshop that will be held starting April 11
going through June 6th at the Vortex for anyone you
know who might be interested.

Please contact gynomite2000@...

AND I want to give Ladyfest TX some money!!!! Where do
I send it?

Best,
Liz Belile

Liz Belile
MFA Creative Writing/Poetics, RMT, RYT
Therapeutic Yoga* Deep Healing Massage* Writing and Performance Workshops for
Women* Yoga and Writing* Breaking the Cherry

http://www.aliveintruth.org
New Orleans Survivor Testimony Project

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I.
SAFE START PROJECT
A Call for Donations for Domestic Violence Survivors

Sisters in Strength, a young women's empowerment group for high
school girls, is organizing the Safe Start Project during the month
of March to collect donations of basic necessities for women and
children living in domestic violence and homeless shelters.

We ask that you donate new, unopened toiletries (Soap,
Shampoo/Conditioner, Deodorant, Toothpaste & Toothbrushes, Makeup,
Shaving cream and Razors, Lotion, Tampons/Sanitary Pads, Hair
products & Accessories, Face & Body wash, Toilet paper) and, on
April 6th, Sisters in Strength will distribute the collected items
to the shelters.

Where Donations Can be Made in Brooklyn
* JHS 126 (424 Leonard Street)
* Automotive High School (50 Bedford Avenue)
* PS 243 (1580 Dean Street)
* PS 84 (250 Berry Street)
* Conselyea Prep School (320 Manhattan Avenue)
* PS 19 (325 S. 3rd Street)
* PS 368 (70 Tompkins Avenue)
* Girls for Gender Equity (1360 Fulton Street, Suite 314)

Questions? Want to host a donation box? Contact us at 718-857-1393 or
mandy@...

II.
ONE MILLION OR GENDER EQUITY

One Million for Gender Equity is a Women's History Month
collaboration between Girls for Gender Equity and Altar Magazine,
two social justice organizations in Brooklyn, NY committed to
providing women and girls with the opportunity to engage in fields
they have traditionally been denied access to such as media, sports,
film, and technology.

This fundraising campaign is intended to raise awareness of the
still-present inequalities between men and women while asking you to
give just $1 (or more if you like) to help us to continue the work
that we do.

One million concerned citizens donating one single dollar will
provide:
* Sports opportunities (basketball, soccer, and boxing) for girls in
low-income
neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx
* Workshops for girls about reproductive justice, health and fitness,
nutrition, and HIV/AIDS
* Workshops on sexism, stereotypes, discrimination, and sexual
harassment for boys and girls in NYC public schools
* Self-defense programming for girls
* A social justice publication where women writers and artists have
a forum to publish their work
* Opportunities for women filmmakers to showcase their films
AND MORE!

Please put $1 - or any contribution you wish - into an envelope and
mail it to:
Girls for Gender Equity
1360 Fulton Street
Suite 314
Brooklyn, NY 11216

or send your tax-deductable contribution via Paypal to
million4genderequity@....

Also, forward this to 10 or more friends who may join in spreading
the word.

For more information, email million4genderequity@....

Thank you for supporting girls' and women's right to live self-
determined lives!

hello peoples!

below is some information on an event i'm putting together w/the
coordination of a person named cale from monkeywrench books:

what? film screening: the abortion diaries & teen mami
where? monkeywrench books110 E. North Loop, Austin, Texas 78751
when? january 22nd, 7:30pm - 9pm

The Abortion Diaries is a documentary featuring 12 women who speak
candidly about their experiences with abortion. The women are doctors,
subway workers, artists, activists, military personnel, teachers and
students; they are Black, Latina , Jewish and White; they are mothers
or child-free; they range in age from 19 to 54. Their stories weave
together with the filmmaker's diary entries to present a compelling,
moving and at times surprisingly funny "dinner party" where the
audience is invited to hear what women say behind closed doors about
motherhood, medical technology, sex, spirituality, love, work and
their own bodies.

Teen Mami is a documentary short about one girl's experience having
two children by age 16. This movie was not made to condemn teen
mothers, but to examine the origins of teen motherhood and debunk some
cultural stereotypes about young Latina mothers.

we might have a discussion period after the films. details to come.
hope to see you there!

-henna

WRITING AND ART SUBMISSIONS
We're accepting submissions for Altar Magazine Issue #7. The vitality of this magazine is as dependent on our contributors as we are on our readers. Your work is important, and we want to publish it. We welcome people from all over the world to be a part of this publication. Full submission guidelines can be found in the "Submit" section of http://www.AltarMagazine.com. Email info(AT)altarmagazine after reading the guidelines if you have any questions. We hope you will be a part of Altar Magazine.

FILM SUBMISSIONS
Altar Magazine is seeking film submissions for an all day girls' and
women's film event in New York City at the Pioneer Theater this Spring. We seek to show films that highlight girls' and women's experiences and politics. The film must be directed or co-directed by a woman. We will consider productions in the follow categories: feature length (60 mins or longer), narrative, documentary, student films, and short films (59 mins or shorter).

There is no entry fee. We accept submissions from filmmakers around the world. To have your film considered, please completely fill out and sign the Submission Form (below). A separate form is required for each film submitted.

Send to:
Altar Magazine
Attn: Film Submissions
955 Metropolitan Ave
Suite 4R
Brooklyn, NY 11211

SUBMISSION FORM
Director:                       Entrant/Production Company:
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
City:                           State or Province:
Postal Code:                    Country:
Work Phone:                     Home Phone:
Mobile:                         Fax:
Email:

Title of Film/Video:
Running Time:
Year Completed:
Genre:

How did you hear about us? (Please be specific):

Also include:
* One copy of DVD (preferred) or VHS (in NTSC format only) of the film for the selection committee
* Full Film/Video Synopsis
* A 50-word description of the film or video (for promotional purposes)
* Director(s) biography (and photograph if you like)
* Stills from the film (high resolution electronic files are
acceptable)
* Press kit and/or electronic press kit (with posters if available).

NOTE: There is no limit to the number of entries. However, a separate
submission form is required for each.

PREVIEW FORMATS: VHS or DVD

EXHIBITION FORMATS: BetaSP (either 4:3 or 16:9) or 35mm

DEADLINE: March 1st (must arrive by March 1st)
NOTIFICATION: March 15th

RETURN OF YOUR MATERIALS: We do not return submission materials unless a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) is provided by the entrant.

RECEIPT CONFIRMATION: Due to the high volume of submissions we cannot
confirm receipt of submission materials by phone or email. If you would like confirmation that we received your submission, please include a Self Addressed Stamped Postcard with your film title on it and we will send this upon receipt, or entrants can send submissions with a traceable form of shipping (Fed Ex, UPS etc.)

If you have any questions, please contact info(AT)altarmagazine.com or check out the website at http://www.altarmagazine.com. Feel free to forward this information to anyone who may be interested. We look forward to hearing from you.

BOOK SUBMISSIONS
Doing it in Strange Places... And Making Change:
Young Women Fighting for Social Justice

        A commonly asked question at social justice events is, "What can I do to get more involved?" This question is usually answered, according to third wave feminist writers Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards, in one of three ways: send money, call politicians, and volunteer. Unfortunately, none of these foster a sense of investment in an issue or offer solutions for how to solve the injustices in the world. It also doesn't account for the lack of time, money and resources that these three answers require. What if we could just incorporate our politics into our every day lives? In fact, that is just what most activists do.
        In this anthology, we want to hear from young women from all walks of life who have found creative ways to use their passion (from writing to banking to being a homemaker) as an outlet for social justice activism. We seek to make activism accessible and inspire others to use the resources that they have to contribute to
social justice. Changing the world won't happen over night, so let's share our daily successes and strategies for making all of our visions of a better world possible. Tell us what worked and what didn't because all experiences are valuable. We want to be sure multiple voices and perspectives are represented in the anthology. Writers of all experience levels are encouraged to submit work. All work must be original and should not be published elsewhere.

Editor:
Mandy Van Deven is the editor and publisher of Altar Magazine
(www.AltarMagazine.com), a social justice publication focusing on art, music, culture, politics, and activism. She also works as the Director of Community Organizing at Girls for Gender Equity (www.gges.info), a grassroots organization in Brooklyn, NY working to create opportunities for girls and women to live self-determined lives. Mandy believes that all opinions are valuable and because her voice is loud, she works to help others raise their own voices.

Submission Guidelines
*        We prefer to have submissions sent via email in a Word or Rich Text Format document to mandy_vandeven(AT)yahoo.com with "Doing it in Strange Places" in the subject line. Otherwise, submissions can be mailed to:
Mandy Van Deven
955 Metropolitan Ave, #4R
Brooklyn, NY 11211
*        If you would like your submission returned to you, please include a SASE.
*        Word count: 2,500 - 5,000
*        All submissions require your name, address, phone number, email address, and a short bio.

Submissions should be received (not postmarked) by May 1, 2006.

Please direct any questions you may have to mandy_vandeven(AT)yahoo.com

ISSUE #6 OUT NOW
Interviews:
Ari Up (The Slits), Utah Phillips, Living Islam Out Loud (Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur, Samina Ali, Su'ad Abdul-Khabeer, Yousra Fazili, Asra Nomani), Franky & Minx

Article Highlights:
50 Cent: Seductive and Homoerotic? * Humanism vs. Feminism * Helen Keller * Toy Soldier * A Prayer to Ganesh * Make Music for the Solution * The George W. Bush Abecedary * Body Image: The Internal Struggle * Alternative Families: The Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious

Artwork by:
Corey Armpriester, Angel D'Amico, April Kim, Genevive Zacconi, Lisa Van Noorden, Chris Ducey, Ahn Woojung, Allyson Haller, Zaq Pasillas, Henry Chamberlain, Dilek Bulut, B. Laviolette, Sarah Cacioppo, Stacey Taxin, Gabrielle Naglieri, Kitty Crabbe, Nestor Leivas, Michelle Reilley, Adam Rust, Deborah Orgel

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Join us in presenting two special awards at the.....

19th Annual benefit for
NARAL Pro-Choice Texas
Wednesday, October 12
Antone's Blues Club
503 W. 5th Street
Austin, Texas
5:30 pm - Midnight

NARAL Pro-Choice Texas will honor:

Senator Gonzalo Barrientos for an outstanding career
of pro-choice leadership and Council Member Brewster
McCracken and the Austin City Council for being the
first city in the U.S. to ensure fair treatment in
pharmacies through their Walgreens' contract.

Right to Choose Blues schedule:

5:30 - 7:45 pm: Silent auction & fabulous buffet by
Full Spoon Catering (auction closes at 7:45 pm).
8:00 pm - Midnight: Live Music by Toni Price, the New
Hot Damn with Kacy Crowley, Trish Murphy, Renee
Woodward, and Carolyn Wonderland.

Master of Ceremonies is Terrill Fischer.

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Hi there,
I'm going to be in Austin during the Spring semester of 2006, teaching
at the Univ. of Texas, and I thought I'd try to meet cool people
during my short stay, which is why I just joined this group!
I was in Philly during Ladyfest 2003 and made a documentary you
probably haven't heard of, called Ladyfesto... It mentions Ladyfest
Texas at the very end !
I'm also writing because I'm looking for a place to stay, preferably
furnished, and I've seen postings in the archives. I can't / don't
want to afford the prices that the university is offering + I suspect
the rooms are small and unattractive like they usually are on
campuses, so I'm looking for other options. I live in France and have
no contacts in Austin, so I thought this could be an idea !
Hope things are good in Texas -
Anne

A community that laughs together grows together in
wonderful ways. That is why OUTYOUTH is inviting you
to our biggest fund-raiser of the year. Come grow with
us during this fabulous evening of LAUGHTER and let
the comedy of MICHELE BALAN make you laugh so hard
that you forget all your worries ... for at least a
little while!

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The annual(and oft requested)LAUGH OUT PROUD is just
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just a little bit). It will definitely go a long way
to help support the young people that depend on OUT
YOUTH.

Thanks to generous contributions from our community --
that's you! -- OutYouth has been privileged to spend
the past 15 years supporting our Central Texas' gay,
lesbian, queer, transgendered and questioning youth.
It's something we are trying very hard to help make
happen for another 15 years and then some (helping
about 300 young ones a year), so we look to you all
for support, but we want to give you something in
return -- laughter.

COMEDY - SILENT AUCTION - LAUGHS, LAUGHS, LAUGHS!

Laugh Out Proud is OutYouth's major fund-raiser, so
please come laugh with us and help us to uplift the
next generation.


Please take a moment to visit WWW.OUTYOUTH.ORG for
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Thanks again!
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OutYouth Board Member



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(Passing this on for Foodies)

Got nothin' on your calendar next Saturday night?
Scribble in Big Bang Theory, a dance party at Karma
(8th/Colorado), October 1, 10pm - 3am*. Va-room baby.

Join the ladies for a night of bump n grind; 70's
disco; 80's new wave and a dash of electroclash. Yeah,
babies. Go-go dancers don a variety of costumes and
there'll be so much eye candy you'll get a toothache.
C'mere wee one, there's someone out there to help you
with the pain. Ahh, yay-ahhh.

Karma and the Karma staff rock. R-O-C-K! Go to
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layout. Click on a room, yeah do it. They're way past
cool.

Is that Jackie O. shag dancing in the shag room? Warm
leatherette on the giant bed? Daisy Dukes ala lezzie
style saying some prayers in the candle room? A
mermaid in the human aquarium? Why I think you better
come this Saturday night and find out for yourself.

Bought a pass or ticket to aGLIFF and going to the
Foodies/Wolfe Video sponsored UNVEILED, Saturday,
October 1, 7:15 at Arbor? Perrrfect. Watch the flick
then afterwards hit Big Bang Theory. I'm introducing
and watching UNVEILED then heading down to Karma at
8th/Colorado.

Bring a crisp 10 dollar bill and the fabulous and sexy
Big Bang greeters will gladly take your money as they
flirt their cleavages off and welcome you to a night
of hot hot hot hot hot steamy-ass fun.

Kitty

*Experience an after-glow at the 2am - 3am after-party
with some Red Bull and Voss H20. Driving home safely
with yo honey. Good times.

email beatsagogo@... to get on the list or if you
have any questions. Also, go to craigslist to find out more.

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