Date: Thu, 09 Jun 94 10:26 EDT
From: Ruth_A_HEIDELBACH@umail.umd.edu (rh19)

This message is directed to lesbians, gay men and bisexuals who are
employees of the University of Maryland-All Campuses.  We are hoping to
reach as many interested employees as possible.  If you are not an employee
or know of some one who is and fits our group please share this message with
them.

 We know that many employees do not have email or computers.  If
you know these folks please tell them that they can contact Ruth at the
address below. We are in the process of organizing lesbians, gay men and
bisexuals for the struggle to gain Domestic Partner Benefits. It has begun
at College park. Some recommendations are at the Regents level.  The
list is one means to organize and inform.  Thanks very much.

Please share this announcement with interested parties.

                       Welcome To UMS-LGB Listserv



This list serves the employees of the University Of Maryland System who are
interested in Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual Human Relations Issues/Topics in the
work place.

The discussion will focus solely on topics of interest to lesbians, gay men
or bisexual people as employees of the UM System Community.  Examples of such
topics are the set of Domestic Partner Recommendations from the UMCP Senate
and their implementation, State of Maryland Civil Rights Bill,  Organizing
Lesbian/Gay Associations at the work place, Lesbian and Gay Studies or other
work place topics that focus on lesbians, gay men or bisexuals.

The list will function as a means of connecting people within the system and
discussing topics of mutual interest.  In addition, information updates will
be handled through the list.   Files of interest to subscribers will be set up.

In order to subscribe to the list please send the following information to
the subscription manager.  Ruth Heidelbach, RH19@umail.umd.edu.  You may also
send it via "snail" mail. Room 2304D Benjamin, UMCP, 20742 or phone
301-405-3127. Call if you have questions.

1.  Name
2.  UM System Address
3.  Position/Title
4.  Work phone number
5.  Are you lesbian, gay or bisexual?
6.  Indicate whether you wish your name to be included on the list of
       subscribers or if you wish it to be not listed.  The list of subscribers
       is available only to UMS-LGB subscribers.
7.  Any other information you think you'd like the subscription
       manager to know.  All information sent is confidential.


After this information is confirmed through phone contact you will be
subscribed to the list.   You can leave the list at anytime.   Ruth
and Jeff will be online to help you with questions that you may have.

We look forward to your participation.


Ruth Heidelbach, List Owner
Jeff Shaumeyer,  List Owner