Salutaris

Reminder: Salutaris Lunchtime Social Today in Bethesda

Salutaris Members, To round out Pride Month 2008, we have scheduled a lunch time social for today, Friday, June 27th in Bethesda. Come on out grab a casual bite to eat and meet your coworkers! When: Today @ 11:30, Friday June 27th Where: B D�s Mongolian Barbeque 7201 Wisconsin Avenue 301-657-1080 http://www.gomongo.com/ Directions: Vegie menu available! Take Metro to the Bethesda Station and then walk three short blocks south on Wisconsin. If you drive there is parking on the same block (corner of Willow and Wisconsin Ave) Salutaris Executive Board

Salutaris Lunchtime Social Tomorrow June 27th in Bethesda

Salutaris Members, To round out Pride Month 2008, we have scheduled a lunch time social for tomorrow, June 27th in Bethesda! Come on out grab a casual bite to eat and meet your coworkers! When: 11:30, Friday June 27th Where: B D�s Mongolian Barbeque 7201 Wisconsin Avenue 301-657-1080 http://www.gomongo.com/ Directions: Take Metro to the Bethesda Station and then walk three short blocks south on Wisconsin. If you drive there is parking on the same block (corner of Willow and Wisconsin Ave) Vegie menu available! Salutaris Executive Board

Same-sex marriage: Public rhetoric, public opinion and public health � a panel discussion, Tuesday, June 24th @ Noon, Natcher (Bldg.45)

Join us for our final talk of Pride Month 2008! This, our Signature Event, is co-sponsored by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management.

Noons-in-June: a Speaker Series in Celebration of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month at the National Institutes of Health

Same-sex marriage: Public rhetoric, public opinion and public health � a panel discussion

When: Tuesday, June 24, 2008, from noon until 1 p.m.
Where: NIH campus, Building 45, Natcher Conference Center, Balcony �A�

Panelists:

� M. Paz Galupo, Ph.D., Director, Multicultural Institute Professor of Psychology, Towson University

M. Paz Galupo is Professor of Psychology and Director of LGBT Studies at Towson University. She also serves as Director of the Multicultural Institute� the diversity administrator for Academic Affairs at Towson University. Her research explores the intersections of sex/gender, race/ethnicity and sexuality as they influence social and personal relationships�with a particular focus on friendship and marriage. Her most recent book, entitled Bisexuality and Same-Sex Marriage is forthcoming from Routledge.
� Ellen Riggle, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Gender & Women�s Studies, University of Kentucky

Ellen D.B. Riggle is Professor of Political Science and Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Kentucky. She received her B.A. from Purdue University, and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She is co-founder of PrismResearch.org, a research team devoted to addressing issues related to the psychosocial well-being of sexual minorities. Her current projects include an examination of the impact of marriage ban amendments on the well-being of GLBT citizens in the U.S. and positive identity development of gay, lesbian and bisexual adults. Dr. Riggle teaches courses in judicial politics, sexuality and law, GLBT studies, and survey methodology.
� Sherry Rostosky, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky

Sharon S. Rostosky is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Kentucky. She received her B.S. from Mars Hill College, M.S. from Georgia State University, and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her theoretical orientation integrates contextual and problem-solving approaches including feminist, multicultural, narrative, and solution-focused. Dr. Rostosky is the co-founder of the Psychosocial Research Initiative on Sexual Minorities. Dr. Rostosky teaches courses in counseling theories, counseling techniques, clinical supervision and consultation, and lifespan gender development.

Opening Remarks and Introduction of panel members: Nic D�Ascoli, Chairman, Salutaris

Closing Remarks: Andrea M. Wongsam, Events Coordinator, Salutaris

For additional information, please contact Richard Medina, NIH Diversity Program Manager, at (301) 402-3663 or via e-mail.

Sign language interpreters will be provided. For reasonable accommodations, please contact Carlton Coleman, NIH Disability Employment Program Manager at 301) 496-2906 or the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

http://www.recgov.org/glef/Events%20&%20Celebrations.htm

A SALUTARIS Summer Night - Take me out to a ball game! (Respond by Friday th 27th)

Hi members!

Let�s go to a ball game! This is an excellent opportunity to remind HHS that we are here! Even though it�s going to be very hard to miss us since we�ll have our huge Salutaris rainbow NIH banner!! I am hoping we can go as a large diverse group and enjoy a summer evening at a Nats game.

Please let me know, by Friday June 27th, if you�re interested so we can try and get tickets together.

Thanks,

Andrea Wongsam-Nollinger

Salutaris Events Coordinator

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From: News, HHS (OS)
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 2:17 PM
To: HHS-STAFF-METRODC@LIST.NIH.GOV
Subject: Join Secretary Leavitt for HHS Night at the Ballpark

Tickets are going fast to join Secretary Leavitt for HHS Night at the Ballpark as the Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, July 31st at 7:10 PM.

Due to overwhelming response by HHS employees, Sections 302 and 303 have sold out in the new Washington Nationals Ballpark. For your convenience, additional seats have been added in Sections 301, 304, 305, 406 and 407. Tickets for all Sections remain at $17 each ($15 ticket + $2 handling fee).

To order with your personal credit card, go to http://protected.tickets.com/buy/MLBOnsale?poid=10212&orgid=17&agency=WSHNB2B49. Password is �HHS.�

Seats together are limited, so purchase yours as soon as possible. All HHS game tickets must be purchased no later than Friday, July 11.

Transportation:
The new Washington Nationals Ballpark is located at 1500 South Capitol Street, SE and is less than 3 miles from the Humphrey Building.
Metro is the recommended choice of travel � Green Line to the Navy Yard. For directions or more information, visit http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ballpark/directions.jsp

We look forward to a strong showing in support of HHS and our hometown Washington Nationals!

Noons-in-June: Transgender Awareness and the Workplace, June 19th, 2008 @ Noon, Bldg. 45 (Natcher)

Noons-in-June: a celebration of

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month

at the National Institutes of Health

Come out to our second event of 2008!

~ Transgender Awareness and the Workplace ~

Date and Time: Thursday, June 19th, 2008 @ Noon!

Location: Building 45, Natcher Conference Center, Balcony "C"

Workplace issues including transitioning and simple daily interactions.

The nature of being Transgender: Personal stories via panel discussion.

Panelists:

Janet Laylor, of the National Library of Medicine

Jessica McKinnon, of Bates White

* Dana Beyer, Special Assistant - Montgomery County Council

Hope to see you there!

Salutaris Executive Board

The flyer can be viewed at the following location:

http://www.recgov.org/glef/Events%20&%20Celebrations.htm

DDM Seminar Series: Dr. Samuel Betances, June 12, 2008, 11:00 am @ Masur

In recognition of Noons-in-June, NIH�s Observance of Gay Pride Month, the following announcement for a talk �Diversity as a Leadership Strategy� is forwarded:

<<<forwarded message>>>

-----Original Message-----
From: Dunn-Thomason, Kristen (NIH/OD) [E]
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:43 PM
To: NIH-STAFF@LIST.NIH.GOV
Subject: Deputy Director for Management (DDM) Seminar Series: June 12, 2008 Featuring Dr. Samuel Betances

The NIH Training Center, along with the Deputy Director for Management (DDM),
is pleased to announce that Dr. Samuel Betances, a diversity consultant to
Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, community groups, and academia,
will be the next speaker in the DDM Seminar Series on June 12, 2008, from 11:00
am - 12:00 pm at the Masur Auditorium (Building 10/Clinical Center).

Please join us for a discussion on �Diversity as a Leadership Strategy.� Topics
include:

- What Diversity Is and Is Not
- The Four Major Forces of Change that Require Diversity Competencies
- Cultural Shifts that Necessitate a Different Way of Conducting Business
- Diversity-Relevant, Mission-Driven Mentoring

Dr. Betances is the author of "Communicating Diversity: Powerful, Practical,
Persuasive Pointers to Get the Job Done", as well as "Ten Steps to the Head of
the Class: A Challenge to Students". He holds a Doctorate from Harvard
University and is a Professor Emeritus.

Light refreshments will be served immediately following the presentation in the
Masur reception area. The presentation will be available via NIH Videocasting
at http://videocast.nih.gov/ for those that cannot attend or if Masur
Auditorium reaches capacity.

Sign language interpreters will be provided. Individuals with disabilities who
need reasonable accommodation to attend should contact the NIH Training
Center�s Main office at (301) 496-6211 or the Federal Relay Service at
1-800-877-8339.

For additional information about the DDM Seminar Series and to view previous
DDM Seminar Series videocasts, please visit http://www.ddmseries.od.nih.gov/.

Nomination of speakers for the 2008-2009 DDM Seminar Series will begin in July.
Details about this process will be available soon.

Kristen Dunn-Thomason
Director, NIH Training Center

<<<end of forwarded message>>>

Salutaris
NIH Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Employees' Forum

http://www.recgov.org/glef/index.htm

"Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you." -- Pericles, 430 B.C.

Salutaris Celebrates Gay Pride Month - America the Fabulous!

From: Wongsam-Nollinger, Andrea (NIH/NCCAM) [E]
Sent: Mon 6/2/2008 4:19 PM
To: Salutaris
Subject: Salutaris Celebrates Gay Pride Month - America the Fabulous!

The Gay Men�s Chorus of Washington DC will have its final event, AMERICA THE FABULOUS, this weekend June 6th � 7th. In keeping with �Salutaris celebrates Gay Pride Month,� the Salutaris Events Committee would like propose attending this event as a group on Friday June 6th 8:00pm (more seating availability for groups). There are benefits to going as a group; discount on tickets and we can socialize as a group! Plus, we get to support our very talented Emerito Amaro-Carambot!

Tickets are as follows:

Orchestra $50

Lower balcony $35

Upper Balcony $20

Discounts:

10-14 tickets 10%

15-19 tickets 15%

>20 tickets 20%

I realize this is short notice, but please email me directly and let me know if you are interested by Wednesday June 4th. For more information please visit the GMCW website at http://www.gmcw.org/

Thanks!

Andrea Wongsam

Chair

Salutaris Events

Correction:

George Takei (aka Hikaru Sulu from the original Star Trek)

Tuesday, June 3rd 2008,

12:30pm - 1:30pm

5630 Fishers Lane Conference Room 1066

Rockville Maryland (Near Twinbrook Metro Station)

Come Out to Hear George Takei aka Hikaru Sulu from the Original Star Trek

A notice to members of Salutaris:

As official recognition of the end of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) and the beginning of Gay Pride Month (June), AHRQ, FDA, HRSA HIS, OMH, PSC and SAMHSA together present:

Guest Speaker:

George Takei (aka Hikaru Sulu from the original Star Trek)

Tuesday, June 2, 2008,

12:30pm � 1:30pm

5630 Fishers Lane Conference Room 1066

NIH Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Employees' Forum

http://www.recgov.org/glef/index.htm

"Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you." -- Pericles, 430 B.C.

Noons-in-June / Gay Pride Events...

Salutaris: The NIH Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Employees� Forum presents:

A sneak peak (before the premier opening) of the new film:

�black./womyn.:conversations��

Followed by a talk with Film Maker

Join us!
Wednesday, June 4th, @ Noon
National Library of Medicine
Visitors Center

Download the flyer (.pdf) at: http://www.recgov.org/glef/NIJ%202008C.pdf

Additional Noons-in-June events are in the planning� Stay tuned!

Salutaris General Membership Meeting: Tuesday the 13th, 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM Building 31 Room 2C19

Salutaris Members:

Our May General Membership meeting will be held:

Next Tuesday the 13th, 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM Building 31 Room 2C19.

Proposed Agenda Items:

� Gay Pride Month Planning � �Noons in June� (suggestions)
Health Benefits for Domestic Partners � Health Benefits & proposed legislation (Signature Event)
Transgender Awareness �teach in�
An event focused on women and/or women�s health
39th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion: June 27, 2008 (reserved for a Salutaris Social event?)

� Interpreter Services / Reasonable Accommodation for Salutaris events on and off campus

� Web Redesign Proposals

� Discussions with OEODM

� Social Events Update

Individuals with disabilities, who need Sign Language Interpreters or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please call 301-496-4628 or (301) 451-9326 TTY or email to moring@od.nih.gov before close of business Thursday, May 8, 2008.

Today in History!
http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2008/05/06/1942
One hundred and forty years ago today, on May 6, 1868, the word homosexuality was invented.

Salutaris Executive Board
NIH Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Employees' Forum

Salutaris General Membership Meeting: Tuesday the 13th, 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM Building 31 Room 2C19

Salutaris

Reminder: Salutaris Lunchtime Social Today in Bethesda

Salutaris Lunchtime Social Tomorrow June 27th in Bethesda

Same-sex marriage: Public rhetoric, public opinion and public health � a panel discussion, Tuesday, June 24th @ Noon, Natcher (Bldg.45)

A SALUTARIS Summer Night - Take me out to a ball game! (*Respond* by Friday th 27th)

Noons-in-June: Transgender Awareness and the Workplace, June 19th, 2008 @ Noon, Bldg. 45 (Natcher)

DDM Seminar Series: Dr. Samuel Betances, June 12, 2008, 11:00 am @ Masur

Salutaris Celebrates Gay Pride Month - America the Fabulous!

Come Out to Hear George Takei aka Hikaru Sulu from the Original Star Trek

Noons-in-June / Gay Pride Events...

Salutaris General Membership Meeting: Tuesday the 13th, 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM Building 31 Room 2C19

Salutaris General Membership Meeting: Tuesday the 13th, 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM Building 31 Room 2C19

A SALUTARIS Summer Night - Take me out to a ball game! (Respond by Friday th 27th)