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Not for Reproduction Copyright 2008 QNotes Not for Reproductiondesigned to allow participants to makefriends, share stories and strengthen one’srelationship with God. Enjoy group sessionsand meals, a mountain hike, a Catholic Mass(where everyone is welcome) and quiet reflectivetime. The cost is $90 for the whole weekendand includes a semi-private room, sixmeals and the retreat sessions.Retreat Director will be Fr. Frank Cancro,pastor of Queen of the Apostles Parish inBelmont, N.C. It is sponsored by The DiocesanMinistry for Gay and Lesbian Catholics,Diocese of Charlotte, N.C.For information or to reserve a space, callDavid Ferguson at 704-921-5711 or email(with ‘retreat’ in the subject box) atdevinsleigh@aol.com.In other news, the Diocese Ministry willhold its first service project on Oct. 25 at theHouse of Mercy in Belmont. A 5 p.m. massN O R T H CA R O L I N Aposts. Melody is well known in the Queen City sors and staff, designed to coincide with thefor his work with the beginning of Metrolina leadership conference.AIDS Project, among other initiatives. Cicotello Undergraduate student cost is $165c ohas devoted muchpof her time to workrwithin on/beforeiNov. 1 and $225gafterwards.h tthe church on behalf of the LGBT community. Professional staff/advisors/graduate studentcost is $195 on/before Nov.1 and $255STATEWIDE afterwards.It’s greek to meSTATEWIDE — The Out Greek NationalLeadership Conference will be held on Nov.14-16 at DePaul University, Lincoln ParkStudent Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Ave.,Chicago, Ill.Share coming out Greek stories and networkwith other LGBT inclusive and ally leaders.Learn strategies for a safer, more LGBTfriendlycommunity.This the first of its kind for undergraduateRegistration includes program materials,entertainment and select food during thethree day conference. Payment must berecieved prior to the conference.To register, to submit a proposal or formore information (including hotel and traveldata), visit www.lambda10.org/outandgreek.It’s not toaster timeSTATEWIDE — Are you ready to make adifference in a college student’s life? Do youwant to recruit out LGBT ally students? Thenthis is your opportunity.Campus Pride will host a number of fairsacross the U.S. over the next few months.Perhaps you are an alumnae of one of the universitiesor colleges that are hosting events.Campus Pride will be on hand at the followinguniversities or locations: Oct. 3,University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Oct. 11,University of Pennsylvania; and April 18, SanDiego LGBT Community Center.Free and open to the public, the CampusPride College Admission Fair allows studentsand their families the opportunity to interactcollege/university may exhibit at the annualfair(s) by having designated staff, students orpast alumnae share their LGBT-Friendly programsand services. Registration is required forexhibitors only.Special feature presentations include“Finding Your LGBT-Friendly Campus” byShane L. Windmeyer, executive director ofCampus Pride and author of the first-ever“The Advocate College Guide for LGBT & AllyStudents,” listing the Top 100 LGBT-Friendlycolleges and universities in the United States.Participants will learn about scholarshipsand other queer tips like how to best navigatethe college admissions process, prepping forcampus visits, as well as how to find LGBT andally scholarships and other financial assistance.Any interested LGBT and ally students andtheir families/friends are welcome to attendthe fair without any prior registration. Forthose who plan on bringing a van or bus froman area high school or youth group, emailinfo@campuspride.org for assistance withspecial parking and any logistics.A grand prize drawing giveaway withDVDs, CDs, books and more will take placethroughout the day, so anyone can win.If your school is not listed, perhaps youcan help coordinate with officials to be a partof the Campus Pride College Admission Fair.Vendor space is also available for a fee.For more information on the campuses to2 0 0 8fraternity and sorority leaders and is sponsoredby Lambda 10 Project, an educationalwill be offered at Queen of Apostles ParishChurch, 503 N. Main St., followed by a pizza initiative of Campus Pride.dinner with House residents.The Lambda 10 Project, founded in 1995,Other events slated for the Fall and Winter works to heighten the visibility of LGBT membersof the college fraternity and sorority by serv-are a Taize prayer service at St. Peter's CatholicChurch in Charlotte; an evening of reflection ing as a clearinghouse for educational resourceson Nov. 12 in Asheville (for more information, and materials related to sexual orientation andcall Guy Morris at 828-230-1607); and an gender identity/expression. The conference willEpiphany party on Jan 4 in Charlotte. Plans highlight the progress on issues of sexual orientationwithin Greek life and introduces aare underway in Asheville for a parents listeningsession with LGBT people and their families,as well as a mini retreat for the Hispanic other strategies to be more LGBT-inclusive.“Transgender Action Guide”as well as manycommunity.To be a workshop presenter, submit a pro-c o p r i g h twith colleges and universities that value LGBT be visited, schedule and programs, vendorOn a final note, long-time leaders within the posal by Sept. 26. Highlight your efforts or and ally people. The fair features campuses that registration or to volunteer your services, visitDiocese stepped down, making way for others ideas to be inclusive of sexual orientation and have demonstrated this commitment by participatingin the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate info: Announce your community event in NC News Notes.www.campusclimateindex.org/events. ◗to participate. Kevin Melody of Charlotte and gender identity/expression issues in fraternityChris Cicotello of Asheville have vacated their and sorority life. There will be a track for advi-Index (www.campusclimateindex.org).Any email: editor@q-notes.com or fax 704-531-1361.c o p r i g h t2 0 0 8c o p r i g h tSEPTEMBER 20 . 2008 • QNotes 9Not for Reproduction Copyright 2008 QNotes Not for Reproduction