Request for Presentation Taking Charge: Health, Community, Family DOWNLOAD THE PRESENTATION APPLICATION (AdobePDF)				Program Contributors This site requires Adobe Reader. Download now.
Zuna Institute convenes the National Black Lesbian Conference so that with our collective strength we can become change makers. "Taking Charge: Health, Community, Family," is meant to describe how Black lesbians must take the power of change into their own hands. We must take the lead in making sure our families have rights, our communities have strong leadership and resources, and that we are healthy enough to sustain the resistance. Zuna Institute's RFP'S (request for presentation) is to obtain presentations/workshops that focus on improving the advocacy efforts of Black lesbians, and sharing of best practices to support the grassroots efforts to organize in rural and urban cities across the country. Submissions from - policy makers, educators, community-based heath care providers, activist/advocates, and researchers who are interested in policy change and advocacy are encouraged to participate. Basic Guidelines: Workshops (90 minutes): Prepared presentation that includes topic and specific learning objective and time for Q &A. Workshops are advocacy focus in which participants can gain useful information, and or advice on a specific topic. Affinity Groups (60 minutes): Working groups that focus on similar projects to gather for networking, discussion, and community building. Panels/Forums (90-120 minutes): Presentations 10-15 minutes each and time for Q & A (refer to panel topics) All proposals must be related to our theme. Electronic submissions are preferred. If your proposal is accepted, you will be notified by September 30, 2004. DOWNLOAD THE PRESENTATION APPLICATION (AdobePDF) Presenter Policies In order to keep conference registration fees affordable, we ask that presenters volunteer their time and services to Zuna Institute. As a presenter you will be able to register at the discounted rate of $125.00 for the entire conference, including workshops, plenary sessions, receptions, banquet, and evening events. This registration rate does not include off site events, travel or hotel expenses. The discounted rate is limited to three presenters per workshop session. If your proposal is accepted you will be mailed a confirmation letter along with your registration packet, which includes registration form. You will be required to pay registration fees by the date included with the confirmation letter. Panel Presenters: Zuna Institute will have five panels/open forums during the conference. Organizational Panel Black Lesbian Organizations are represented to discuss the services they provide, their challenges, and an opportunity to discuss how the community can provide and benefit by their existence. Political Panel This panel consists of individuals who are currently involved in political advocacy, discussing marriage, equality, and supports the rights of black lesbians. Health Panel This panel will consist of individuals in the medical field, research organizations, health related occupations or service providers. This is an opportunity for women to ask questions and find out about the services or information available. Economic Panel This panel will consist of individuals who have a proven economic success. This may be in a sole proprietorship or a corporation. They will be able to give advice on how to improve sales & marketing, share their experience in growing the business, and provide information on ways to improve success. Spirituality Panel This panel will consist of individuals in the spiritual community. They will be able to share information on progress and difficulties when dealing with the church and homosexuality.