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September 22, 2003 Mary Lou Wallner A Daughter's Suicide -- A Mother's Transformation.

After the suicide of her daughter in February of 1997, Mary Lou Wallner found herself faced with a spiritual journey to try to comprehend the events of their stormy mother-daughter relationship and the implications of her refusal to accept Anna's homosexuality.  For additional information, visit her website:  www.teach-ministries.org
October 27, 2003 Kate Geiser ADepression in the LGBT Community.@
November 24, 2003 Thanks Giving Thankfulness- Group Discussion
December 22, 2003   Holiday Party
January 26, 2004 Transgender / Transsexual -- What's the difference? We will be meeting at:
Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church
1025 N. Smith Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-8440
www.ccuu.org

Between Northwest Highway (Rte 14) and Dundee Road (Rte 68) on Smith.

February 23, 2004 Soulforce Chicago "Soulforce is an interfaith movement committed to ending spiritual violence perpetuated by religious policies and teachings against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) people."

visit:  www.soulforce.org for additional information.

Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church
1025 N. Smith Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-8440
www.ccuu.org

Between Northwest Highway (Rte 14) and Dundee Road (Rte 68) on Smith.

March 22, 2004 Civil Union vs Marriage A summary of the 1,000 benefits denied domestic partners--and provided by marriage, will be presented. (We will be back at the Palatine Library!)
April 26, 2004 Gay Dads raising children One of our own members will discuss the experiences of raising his two "straight" children with his partner in a  society where there isn't any help or support to fall back on.
May 24, 2004 Summer Events Planning Pride Parade, Local festivals and Activist opportunities this summer. Find out how you can participate and be involved!
June 21, 2004
Meetings move to the 3rd Monday
Marc Adams -- 
Gay son of a Baptist Minister
Join us on our new Date and at our New Location -- 

Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church
1025 N. Smith Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-8440
www.ccuu.org

Between Northwest Highway (Rte 14) and Dundee Road (Rte 68) on Smith.

Sunday
June 27, 2004
PFLAG Event

Chicago Pride Parade

Contact us if you are interested in marching with the Chicago Council PFLAG group.

E-Mail us if you are interested in car pooling.  We will leave from the UU church at 9:30 am.  

Thursday, July 1 & Friday July 2 Decorate the float Meet at 7:00 pm to decorate our float for the Palatine Parade.  Meet at Dennis' house.  
Call:  (847) 358-0466 or e-mail Dennis for directions.
or call:  (847) 358-3994 or e-mail Dixie for directions
Saturday
July 3, 2004
PFLAG Event

Palatine July 4th Parade

This year's theme is:  Hometown Fest.  Contact us if you are interested in marching with the Palatine PFLAG group.  Step off is at 10:00 am.  Picnic is planned after the parade.
Saturday
July 10, 2004
PFLAG Event

Chicago Council PFLAG Picnic

Come One - Come All
        All members and their families in the PFLAG chapters of the Northern Illinois Council are invited to a potluck picnic.

July 19, 2004   State Representative Suzzi Bassi from Palatine was unable to attend due to her duties in Springfield.
August 16, 2004 General Meeting Election of Officers
Friday, August 27th 
Saturday, August 28th 
Sunday, August 29th 
PFLAG Event

Palatine Street Fest

Help staff the Palatine PFLAG booth.  Hand out literature and greet all those who stop by.  Contact us if you are willing to help out!.
Sunday, 
September 12, 2004
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
GLSEN Fund Raiser $75 per person.  Back-to-School Brunch with keynote speaker Candice Gingrich.  

Help us reserve an entire table for PFLAG!  

W Hotel
172 W. Adams, Chicago

September 20, 2004 GLSEN The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. 

Topics will include how to start a Gay / Straight Alliance at your school.

October 18, 2004 HRC Tentative:  Representative from Human Rights Campain to speak to us about GLBT issues and the November elections.
November 15, 2004   Regular monthly meeting
December 20, 2004   Regular monthly meeting
January 17, 2005   Regular monthly meeting
February 21,2005 Diana Williamson Diana Williamson will be speaking on "Transgender 102" as a follow-up to last year when she spoke on "Transgender / Transexual -- what's the difference".
March 21, 2005   Regular monthly meeting
April 18, 2005 Pamela Sumners Equality Illinois What's next after SB3186?
May 16, 2005 Coming out at work Panel discussion
June 20, 2005 General Meeting Planning for July Parade
July 18, 2005 General Meeting Planning for Streetfest
July 31, 2005 PFAMILY Potluck Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 925 W. Higgins, Schaumburg
August 15, 2005 PFLAG Mom Lee Anne Lee Anne Clark shares her story.
August 26 - 28 Palatine StreetFest Help us staff our booth
September 19 Discussion about "One Man / One Woman Marriage Amendment" Discussion about the grass roots campaign to place an amendment proposal on the 2006 ballot in Illinois to define marriage as "one man / one woman"
October 17 Marc Adams Gay Son of a Baptist Minister shares his story about witnessing to GLBT students at conservative Christian colleges.
October 30 PFLAG PFAMILY POTLUCK 4 - 7 pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg.
November 21 Video: Fish Can't Fly Exposing the Ex-Gay Ministry
December 19 Holiday Munchies Bring a desert or appetizer to share
January 16, 2006 Katie Thomas Shares her story of live as a transgender.
February 20, 2006 Gay Wedding Documentary View a video documentary of the first Gay weddings in San Francisco.
March 20, 2006 Monthly Meeting General Discussion
September 18, 2006 Robin Sampliner Presentation about GLBT Domestic Violence
October 16, 2006 Open Discussion  
October 29, 2006 Halloween Costume Party & Potluck 5 - 9 pm Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith, Palatine
November 3 & 4 PFLAG Regional Conference www.pflagchicago.com
November 20, 2006 Open Discussion  
December 18, 2006 Holiday Potluck Bring a dish to share!