EqualiCon: From March to Movement

Marriage Equality New York is pleased to pass on some information about an exciting event in DC this April:

EQUALICON: From March to Movement
Mid-Atlantic LGBTQI Activist Conference, Washington D.C.
Saturday, April 17, 10am-8pm

Schedule of the Day
9:30am-10am - Registration
10am-12pm - Workshops
Noon-1pm - Lunch
1pm-4:30pm - Workshops
5:30pm-8pm - Social Mixer, Potluck and Performing Arts Show hosted by FENDC.

Conference Initiated by Full Equality Now! DC

Register Now! $10 suggested donation, $5-$20 Sliding Scale - no one turned away.
Visit www.fendc.org for more information, conference location and updates. To endorse, sponsor, or donate, email info@fullequalitynowdc.org.

Spread the word! Forward this email and invite your friends, family and co-workers, download and distribute flyers, join our Facebook fan page and sign up to volunteer!

From March to Movement: How do we win Full Federal Equality?

On Sat. April 17th, LGBTQI rights activists, student groups, organizations, community members and allies will come together to discuss and debate how to achieve full equality while strengthening local and regional grassroots networks.

Possible conference topics may include: Why We Need a National Grassroots Movement, Movement Strategy and Tactics, LGBTQI Rights around the World, Snapshot of U.S. Policies (ENDA, DATT, MARRIAGE etc.), The 'T' is not Silent: Transgender History and Politics, Students Fight Back, Lessons From the Black Civil Rights Struggle, Take Action on Harvey Milk Day, and more.

EqualiCon is a great opportunity to strengthen and grow our movement by debating and discussing strategies to win civil rights, learning about LGBTQI history and struggle, and planning future actions, including the National Day of Action on Harvey Milk Day. Learn more about Equalicon.

Volunteer to make the conference a success!

Spread the word in your community

Join our outreach team or organize your own team to distribute flyers at community events and/or at busy intersections on weekends and evenings. Help promote the conference by downloading and posting flyers around your neighborhood, on community bulletin boards, at schools, coffee shops, bars and restaurants. Please contact Laura at laural88@yahoo.com to join a flyering team or to tell her where your team will be flyering.

Calling all Facebookers, Bloggers, and Twitterers

Become a fan of our NEW Facebook page, join our Facebook group, and RSVP to EqualiCon's event page. Post that you will be attending the conference on your Facebook homepage and invite your friends to the EqualiCon event. Blog and tweet about the conference. Post the conference information on online community calendars and email carrie@fullequalitynowdc.org to let us know which websites have the conference information posted.

Attend Conference Planning Meetings

Join our weekly conference planning meetings and help with conference outreach, logistics, program and speakers. Meetings will be held every Wednesday at 7pm from March 17 through April 14 at the Metropolitan Community Church. For directions visit our website.

Phone Bank FENDC Supporters

Do you have a knack for talking with people? If so, put your skills to use by volunteering one hour of your time to call FENDC supporters. Phone bankers will personally invite supporters to attend the conference as well as ask them to help make the event a success by volunteering. To become a volunteer phone banker please, email carrie@fullequalitynowdc.org.

Calling Graphic Designers & Photographers

Donate your time to design a conference logo to help promote this grassroots event. The winning logo will be displayed on our flyers and at the conference for regional audiences to see! Email submissions to info@fullequalitynowdc.org by TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 11:59pm with "Logo Submission" in the subject line. Please submit both black and white and color versions of your logo. AI files preferred or minimum 300 DPI.

Calling all Artists, Poets, Musicians, Spoken Word Artists & Performers!

We invite artists, poets, musicians, spoken word artists, performers and dancers to volunteer to showcase your talent at the FENDC Social and Performing Arts show. Submit a video of your work and email submissions to info@fullequalitynowdc.org by MONDAY, APRIL 5, 11:59pm with "Talent" in the subject line. Space is limited, so send us your best piece!

Thank you for your support! To receive more information about upcoming meetings or to volunteer, call Carrie at 206-963-4873 or email carrie@fullequalitynowdc.org.

To join FENDC's email announcement list, email info@fullequalitynowdc.org with "FENDC announcement list" in the subject line.

In solidarity, Full Equality Now! DC