Posted: October 30, 2002

Local GLBT Groups Form Statewide Coalition

Indianapolis--Several members of the GLBT community are proposing the formation of a new association to fight for GLBT rights. The Marion County GLBT Coalition would bring existing GLBT and allied groups together under a countywide umbrella. To that end, they are hosting an organizational meeting on November 23rd.

"Twice this year with the domestic partnership ordinance proposed in the city-county council and with the law suit filed by the ICLU, our community has been caught 'behind the eight ball,' reacting in a crisis mode to events that drastically effect our community. It's time for our community to start setting our own goals," states long-time community acitivits Mary Byrne.

"We're not trying to reinvent the wheel by starting another organization. We believe it is time for all of us to talk with one another." According to Byrne, the purpose of the gathering is to identify common goals for our community and to explore ways to work in concert with one another and keep each other informed.

The Marion County GLBT Coalition will meet on Saturday, November 23rd, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Jesus Metropolitan Community Church, located at 2950 E. 55th Place. For more information and to RSVP please call 955-9100 or visit the coalition's website