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Past Events

GSA Advisors' WorkshopJan 23, 2010
Saturday
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
HiTOPS, 21 Wiggins Street Princeton, NJ
Fee: $25.00, make checks payable to HiTOPS and send to above address or bring to event.

Agenda topics may include how to make a difference in your school, outreach to other GSAs, present to faculty, administration, or students, and overcome resistance, GSA programming, connecting with other faculty and school staff, and efficacy issues.

What topics would you like to be included? Please include suggestions in your RSVP!

RSVP by Jan 15 to:
Carol Watchler, 609-448-5215, carolwatchler@comcast.net


Open House, Kidsbridge Tolerance MuseumJan 10, 2010
Sunday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Forcina Hall, College of New Jersey
A great opportunity for families, educators, and all who care about
safe spaces in school for all students. Explore the exhibits in the
tolerance museum, learn about GLSEN Central New Jersey and
Kidsbridge, join in refreshments and conversation.

RSVP and questions: cnj@njglsen.org or 609-448-8243
(Directions and campus map at www.tcnj.edu)
Park behind Forcina Hall- two level garage. Enter Forcina Hall from parking area and follow signs to Museum on 1st Floor.


2009 NJ Gay Straight Alliance ForumOct 24, 2009
Saturday
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Princeton Day School
Check for details and registration at www.njgsaforum.com.

GLSEN Central NJ Student Awards, 08-09Jun 24, 2009
Wednesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Rosewood, 2863 Woodbridge Ave., Edison
Student awards and a gala dessert reception. Suggested contribution $10 for adults, $5 for students. Send us any questions or reservations for yourself, your family or your group to cnj@njglsen.org. Put "Award event" in the subject line.

Jersey Pride! Exhibit table for GLSEN Central & Northern NJ Jun 07, 2009
Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Asbury Park, NJ
Email cnj@njglsen.org to volunteer between hours of 10 am and 4 pm. Use "volunteer June 7 Jersey Pride" in subject line of your e-mail. See details and directions for this festival in Asbury Park at www.jerseypride.org.

Planning meeting for NJ Gay Straight Alliance Fall ForumJun 05, 2009
Friday
4:00 pm -
Princeton Day School
609-448-5215 or cnj@njglsen.org for more information.

Bullying and Bias: A Prevention SeminarFeb 26, 2009
Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. – Mancini Hall
Detailed and current information on the legal obligations of schools to address bias and bullying. Plus steps that schools can implement immediately and over time to make our schools a safe environment for all children.
Register: Online: www.theoceancountylibrary.org click on Events & News, or call the library: 732-349-6200

Sponsored by the Ocean County Human Relations Commission, Jersey Shore PFLAG, the Ocean County Library.


It Takes A Team!Feb 23, 2009
Monday
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
South Brunswick High School
Making Athletics Respectful and Safe for Lesbian and Gay Students, with presenter Pat Griffin, Director of "It Takes A Team! Education Campaign for LGBT Issues in Sports." For more information about It Takes A Team visit www.ItTakesATeam.org.

Public Hearing on Bullying in SchoolsFeb 18, 2009
Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lawrence High School
The NJ Commission on Bullying in Schools invites you to attend public hearings on the issue of school bullying and to make recommendations for improvement. Public testimony is vital to ensure the best possible solutions, so broad attendance is encouraged. To submit testimony email Bullying.commission@childadvocate.state.nj.us.
To learn more, visit the Office of the Child Advocate's website: www.childadvocate.nj.gov

NNCW Creative Expression Contest entry deadlineFeb 12, 2009
Thursday
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For more information visit
www.nonamecalling.org

GLSEN CNJ Training MeetingFeb 07, 2009
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
West Windsor Library
For more information email Margo Saltzman at margosaltzman123@comcast.net

GSA Advisor WorkshopJan 24, 2009
Saturday
9:30am - 12:30pm
Hightops, 21 Wiggins St., Princeton

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Organizing WeekendJan 16, 2009
Friday
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For more information visit
www.dayofsilence.org/mlk.html

Board MeetingJan 10, 2009
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Home of Carol Watchler, 2 Elm Court, Roosevelt, NJ
The meeting will be followed with a luncheon--food provided, but if you want to bring along any goodies left over from the holidays--that's fine. This will be a chance to socialize, network, extend any thoughts from the meeting. ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME to attend the board meeting and especially to join us at the luncheon. Please RSVP to 609-448-5215 by Jan 8.

Training MeetingDec 13, 2008
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
West Windsor Library
Please join us to look at the completed Power Point presentation that will be used for training. For more information please email Margo Saltzman at margosaltzman123@comcast.net

5th Annual NJ GSA ForumOct 18, 2008
Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Robbinsville High School
Located at 155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Rd., Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
The key note speaker will be Malcolm Lazin, Founder & Executive Director of Equality Forum. He will share the Equality Forum film, Gay Pioneers, a documentary about the start of the gay and lesbian civil rights movement. For more information visit the NJ GSA Forum website.

Training Committee MeetingAug 23, 2008
Saturday
10am - noon
Contact Margo Saltzman, 609-275-086,3 for location.

Friend-raiser/FundraiserAug 10, 2008
Sunday
2pm - 6pm
A Bit of121 Mercer Street, Hightstown, NJ, www.abitofnyc.com
Support GLSEN Central New Jersey’s initiatives for safe schools for all regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. This unique event will take place at “A Bit of NYC” Boutique. Buy anything in the store – a designer bag, the perfect greeting card, a snazzy pair of wine glasses – and our host will donate a portion of the funds to GLSEN CNJ. Stop by! Enjoy free refreshments! Shop. Socialize. Make Schools Safe.

GLSEN CNJ Annual MeetingJun 25, 2008
Wednesday
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Board MeetingJun 14, 2008
Saturday
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