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Presenting matters of JUNE 1981 Published monthly by the
interest to the gay community Lexington Gay Services
of Lexington and Fayette V l 1 N 1 Organization, Inc.
County, Kentucky; distributed 0 ° ’ 0' Post Office Box 11471
free of charge by the 650 Lexingtoni Kentucky 40511
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HERALD—LEADER EXPLOITS GAY NEWS RECREATION FOR GAYS SUCCESSFUL

Why is it that I almost never see Recreation events sponsored by 650
an article about a caring, hard- have been very successful thanks to the
working gay in the Herald-Leader? lf organizing efforts of a few intensely
l relied solely on the basis of the news interested members.
as presented by the Herald-Leader, l Held on the 2nd and lith Friday of
would certainly believe the large ma— each month at 7:00 p.m. at Jacobson
jority of the gay community in Lexing- Park, Shelter 5, the eventsrhave=be—
ton to be homosexual prostitutes, killers, come self-sufficient. The charge for
and the like. the event is $2.00 per person. Monies

Somehow I imagine that the editors collected go toward the purchase of
of the Herald-Leader have a list of recreation equipment for the event.
"newsworthy homosexual subject matter." The activity which up until now
This list would include the arrest, con— has attracted the largest number of
viction, torture, beating, killing, or players has been the volleyball game.
complete nervous breakdown of a Therefore, the Board of Directors of 650
member of our community. has appropriated funds to purchase

The Herald-Leader does not rec— their own volleyball equipment.
ognize the exsistence of successful gay Everyone is welcome to participate
people in Lexington. Obviously all in 650 Recreation this month and
"homosexual" persons in Lexington are always, of course.
scared, closeted, unsuccessful dregs of
society, doing what they how how to do W
best--fai l . lleiis

Indicative of the type of intellect '
entrusted with providing us with 'our CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT JUDGE

. , . .
daily news isnthe per5ist'ent use of the TALK TO 650
outdated term homosexual' in reference
to the sexual preference of gay persons At our monthly business meeting in
by the Herald—Leader. I am never -

. . May, 650 sponsored a forum for candi—

, quite sure to whom they are referring . . .

. . . dates for the offices of District Judge

smce all my friends and acquaintances .
,, ,, and Mayor of Lexmgton. .
seem to be gay, and l have yet to . . .
,, ,, Three candidates for District Judge
meet a true homosexual. Gay people . .
. . attended the forum: Rick Rose, Bill
consider their sexual preference a life—
. Shelton, and Rebecca Overstreet. The
style which they cannot deny (at least
purpose of the forum was not for the
not to themselves). .
. . group to form an endorsement of any
Thought is a function of language; .
. . one candidate, but to provide the gay
we use language to form opinions and . . .
. . community With an opportunity to talk
ideas, derived by way of thought. If . . .
. . With the candidates about issues that
you take Just a moment to think about
. concern them as a group and as voters.
the ideas expressed by the Herald- . .
. . . All three candidates in attendance
Leader, you Will notice that their , . .
. . were extremely cooperative in frankly
language is helping to form your . -

. answering questions from the member—
opinions about yourself and other ship _
members of your gay community. Continued Page 2' Colo-ii 2 ‘
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MEMBERSHIP IN GSO GSO NEWSLETTER
The membership requirements The GSO Newsletter (formerly called
for voting status in GSO may have "THE GAYZETTE") has not been pub—
changed Since YOU 'BSt attended lished since November 1980—-until now.
a meeting. Our Vice—President/Secretary, Greg 5.
The By-Laws were recently amended " Butler, has volunteered to act as News—
to require the payment a $2.00 member- letter Coordinator for a period of one
ship fee for voting status. This does year.
not mean, however, that you won't The name of the newsletter will be
receive the newsletter if YOU don't pay changed and we are open to suggestions
119- (While, Of course, we WOU'd en- for a new name for your newsletter.
courage YOU 10 diSh OUt the 2 bUCkS-) Mail your suggestion to the GSO Post
Also, you are welcome at all GSO func— Office Box.
tions, member or not. Che-E? the calen— A5 a monthly publication, the GSO
dar for scheduled events for June. Newsletter will provide you with infor-
Membership fees must be paid ‘0 mation on activities of GSO and other
the P051 Office Box Of 550 0|" in person matters of interest to the gay community
to our Treasurer, Doug Burnham. You in general.
should receive a membership card You may receive the publication by
shortly after YOU remit your dues. mail, free of charge, by sending your
JUSt think! YOU will be a card— name and address to the GSO Post Office
carrying, officially registered, truly Box; be sure to indicate on your
authentic, virtually-doubtless member request that you wish to receive the
Of G50! newsletter.
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his ‘ ideas for the newsletter, you may do so
either by mailing them to GSO or by
'.UK PSYCHOLOGISTS CONDUCT STUDY OF calling Greg at 273-2375. All entries
SATISFACTION & COMMITMENT IN we'c°me° W
LESBIAN Ev GAY RELATIONSHIPS lens
GAY PRIDE CELEBRATION PLANNED
_ "It is only through increased
knowledge and understanding Of GSO is currently busy making plans
93? people and their relation- for a Gay Pride Celebration in Lexing-
ships that destructive myths ton. All the hard facts are not avail—
and stereotypes may be eliminated." able at this time regarding date, time
Source: Letter from'capyl Rusbult g, and location. You should receive some—
Sally Duffy to Participants, thing by mail about this‘event as soon
15 April 1931. as things are settled.
Watch your mailbox for this tinti—
As part of a larger study being lating tidbit of true and tasteful infor—
conducted on interpersonal relation- mation.
ships, Sally Duffy, a member of our W
group, and Dr. Caryl Rusbult, both Nels
from the Department of Psychology at UK. CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT JUDGE . . .
are conducting a study of satisfaction Continued frol Pagel
and commitment in lesbian and gay male Those candidates for District Judge
relationships. who were invited, but did not attend,
Participation is voluntary and will were: Pery Southard, Paul D, Ross,
be held StPiCt'Y confidential. YOU may Julian Reid Gabbard, Debra McVey John—
become a participant by picking up- son, and David Mossbrook. None of
your survey form in the Office Of DP- these candidates made any effort to ~
Caryl Rusbult in the basement of Kastle respond to our correspondence.
Hall on the campus of the University of There were no candidates for Mayor
Kentucky. ‘ of Lexington in aTtendance!

 GAY NEWSLETTER JUNE 1981 PAGE 3
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GSO ANNUAL MEETING AND BRIDGE FOR GAYS ORGANIZING
ELECTION OF OFFICERS .
Are you a bridge player? If so,
On Monday, June 8, at 8:00 p.m., you will be interested in knowing you
the Annual Meeting of the Lexington Gay are not alone: .
Services Organization (GSO) will be con— Because It. '5 felt. that .some 9a,:
vened at the SouthIand Branch Library people WOUId enjoy. playlng._bridge V?”
on SouthIand Drive. other gays, the first meeting of Bridge
The main order of busi f th for Gays is scheduled for Sunday, June
ness or e
- . . . 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Greg
meeting Will be the election of Officers ’ ’.
for the fiscal a 1981-82 N . _ S. Butler. You Will need to call ahead

- - ye r .' omrna to make reservations to play. lnvute
tlons for the offices of Presndent, Vice- a partner if you wish.
ires'€::;ésefi:r;:;yr’s greas:;er,80aa‘r;d 0‘]: Call. Greg at 273-2375 to make your
Directors were accepted at our last reservations now.
meeting on May 4. "mummuu.

Nominations were accepted as
follows:

. , . EDITORIAL POLICY
Presudent: Belinda Tarpley
Vice—President/

Secretary Greg 5, Butler Editorial submissions will be
Treasurer Doug Burnham accepted in the form of articles for
Board 01‘ Director‘sz Sally Duffy publication or letters to the editor.

Terry Foody Letters to the editor do not have to be
‘ (4 to be' elected) Edwin Hackney signed, 0" may request that the name
Kathy Hanley be withheld. Any submission is subject
Birch Land to review and approval by the editor.
Trixie LaRue (Ricci Marler) Submissions cannot be returned, whether
Andy Perry or not printed. Articles should not
Becky Reed exceed 350 words.
Rusty Williams
The editorial statements in this
Voting will be conducted by Secret newsletter in no way reflect the opinion
Ballot. or endorsement of the Lexington Gay
GSO meets on the first Monday of Services Organization, Inc., or any of
each month to conduct organizational the group's leadership; ideas are 50'8')’
business. Everyone is welcome. the responsibility of the editor/coordi-
nator for the newsletter.
MW
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GSO NEGOTIATES FOR OFFICE SPACE
COMING UP NEXT MONTH . . .
GSO is currently negotiating for an
0m” SPEC/meeting faCi'W- THE BAR SHOWS SUPPORT FOR GSO
ThIS space will allow the group to
conduct meetings of various types in GAY PAUMONEY SUITS?
the facility, as well as provide room National Gay News
; for clerical work to be performed. It Gay Literature Review
will also provnde us with a location ,
from which to base our help line project. - ° ° and more!!
Hope for good news in the next
’ newsletter regarding GSO office space. ”W
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(Annual Meeting)
Southland Branch
Library 8:00 p.l.
Election of Office 3 ,
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‘ PICNIC RECREATION
Hoodland Park Jacobson Park
1:00 p.I. - Shelter #5
Genes. tool 7:00 p.|.
Everyone Helcole Cost: $2.00/person
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Cost: $2.00/person
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tax-exelpt. non-profit group seeking to leet the needs of the
lesbian and gay coo-unity of the Bluegrass area.
LEXINGTON GAY SERVICES ORGANIZATION, INC.
Post Office Box llh71 Lexington, KY #0511