Join us at the Rally to Defeat Senate Bill 1250

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Senate Bill 1250, the so-called “Marriage Protection Amendment,” would write discrimination against gays and lesbians into the Pennsylvania constitution by denying them marriage rights, civil unions or other equivalents to marriage. The language of the proposed bill could even take away existing rights from unmarried straight couples.

This bill has passed the Judiciary Committee by a 10–4 vote and soon will be passed to the Appropriations Committee. Now is the time to end discrimination against GLBT families and stop SB 1250 in its tracks. Join the fight for equal status, under the law, for unmarried families and say no to SB 1250. Make your voice heard Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Rally to Defeat Senate Bill 1250.

Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster
538 West Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 2–4pm
• Hear guest speakers from Lancaster County and around the State
• Send a Red Card to your elected officials asking them to vote no on SB 1250
• Sign the petition to stop SB 1250 from moving forward
• Join the Marriage Equality Team, taking our cause directly to the Senate in Harrisburg
• Meet with local community leaders
• Learn how to set up meetings with elected officials and let them know why it’s important to vote no on SB 1250
• Join political action groups to elect officials who will oppose SB 1250

Red Card Campaign
The main focus of this event is to ask our elected officials to VOTE NO on SB 1250. Red postcards with the slogan “Equal Rights Include Marriage,” and a letter to elected officials on the back, will be available for you to sign at the rally. Postcards will be collected and delivered by the Marriage Equality Team directly to the Senate in Harrisburg.

If you would like more information on the rally, would like to volunteer or would like to be included on the speaker’s list, please visit www.rainbowrosecommunity.org or contact us at info@rainbowrosecommunity.org.

Rally sponsored by
Rainbow Rose Community – www.rainbowrosecommunity.org
Lancaster Pride 2008 – www.lancasterpride2008.org
Rainbow EqUUality Advocates – http://www.harrisburguu.org/Lay-Led/freedom2marry.asp
Central PA League of Humane Voters – www.lohvpa.org
Interweave, Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster – www.icanfixphotos.com/interweave/interweave.html
Vision of Hope Metropolitan Community Church – www.visionofhopemcc.org

The Legacy of Matthew Shepard

Date: 04/03/2008
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Multipurpose Room, Student Memorial Center, Millersville University

Through her national speaking program, Judy Shepard shares Matthew's values of respect and dignity for others. She is determined to make a difference - to do what she can to ensure that no other parent will have to endure what she has. Judy speaks to audiences nationwide about what they can do to make their schools and communities more accepting of everyone, regardless of sex, national origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. This program has been presented to over one million people at colleges, high schools, universities, churches, businesses and symposiums worldwide.

The talk will be held in the Student Memorial Center - Multipurpose Room. It is free and open to the public.

Contact Info:
Claire Leidig
Email - clleidig@marauder.millersville.edu

Join us at the Marriage Amendment Rally to Defeat SB 1250

Please share this information with your friends, family and group members

Senate Bill 1250, the so-called “Marriage Protection Amendment,” would write discrimination against gays and lesbians into the Pennsylvania constitution by denying them marriage rights, civil unions or other equivalents to marriage.

Join the fight for equal status, under the law, for unmarried families and say no to SB 1250. Make your voice heard Sunday, 9 March 2008 at the Marriage Amendment Rally to defeat SB 1250.

Held at the Underground Multi-purpose room at the
Lancaster County Democratic Committee Headquarters
53 North Duke Street, Lancaster
Sunday, 9 March 2008, 2–4pm
• petition signing
• letter writing campaign
• meet with local leaders
• voter registration

The main focus of this event is to ask our elected officials to VOTE NO on SB 1250. We will be collecting signed letters of opposition to the bill, and delivering them to officials. Please fill out and bring your signed letter with you to the rally. Links to find your elected officials and letter templates can be found at www.rainbowrosecommunity.org

If you plan on attending the rally, would like to volunteer for the event or would like to be included on the speaker’s list, please email info@rainbowrosecommunity.org.

www.rainbowrosecommunity.org
info@rainbowrosecommunity.org
(717) 380-1071
Information on the rally, links to information on GLBT rights, sample letters and more can be found at the web site.

Rainbow Rose Community: Vision and Mission Statement

Rainbow Rose Community is a non-profit {501(c)3 status pending} service organization, comprised of individuals, groups, businesses and organizations, dedicated to building safe, inclusive communities in Lancaster, York and surrounding counties.

Rainbow Rose Community exists to strengthen the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community by building a network comprising all segments of the community.

Understanding that diversity is a foundation of community and individual well-being, Rainbow Rose Community provides opportunities for positive visibility and safe environments that permit expressions of diverse perspectives, with an emphasis on acceptance and valuing individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Rainbow Rose Community strives to cooperate with support and social service agencies and programs that support the LGBT Community in Central PA and operates the Web Site www.RainbowRoseCommunity.org, a centralized resource of LGBT supportive businesses and organizations.

Rainbow Rose Community seeks to:
• create opportunities for integrating and promoting visibility for the LGBT Community;
• provide safe opportunities and venues for people to celebrate their sexual orientations and gender identities;
• foster the support and development of community groups;
• promote Human and Civil Rights;
• work against prejudice and discrimination;
• promote harmony among the community-at-large; and
• foster the economic growth of the area.

Rainbow Rose Community works toward these ends through activities such as:
• supporting an annual Lancaster Pride Arts and Entertainment Festival;
• planning and implementing a month-long series of events each October to observe GLBT History Month and Coming Out Day;
• partnering with corporations and community groups for education, outreach and other purposes;
• networking resources and information by publishing an annual resource guide, Web Site and newsletter;
• donating funds, staff and other resources to community groups or programs when possible.

Sample List of Rainbow Rose Community members
• Individuals
• Schools/Colleges/Universities
• Businesses
• Religious Affiliated Organizations
• Foundations
• Financial Organizations