Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 20:47:45 -0500 (EST) From: Shane Windmeyer Subject: NEWS:CALL FOR GAY FRAT WRITERS! FOR RELEASE: CONTACT: Shane L. Windmeyer March 10, 1996 (812) 855-4682 swindmey@indiana.edu LAMBDA 10 RELEASES CALL FOR GAY FRATERNITY WRITERS BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Lambda 10 Project announces an official "Call for Writers" as of March 10, 1996. The initiative seeks a collection of personal stories from gay fraternity men on what it was like to be gay in a fraternity -- whether closeted or out as a brother. "Never has there been an account of gay men in fraternities. By telling the stories of gay brothers, no longer will a gay brother feel alone and no longer will fraternities be able to ignore the need for anti-homophobia education in their chapters," said Shane Windmeyer, Lambda 10 editor. According to Windmeyer, the Lambda 10 Project responds to the homophobia and heterosexism that pervades Greek life by providing a resource for educating chapter members and supporting gay men in fraternities. The completed collection of personal stories will be published in an anthology along with suggested anti-homophobia intervention techniques tailored toward fraternal organizations. Research completed in January of 1996 by Douglas N. Case, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life at San Diego State University, reports that over seventy percent of gay fraternity respondents encountered homophobic/heterosexist attitudes or actions in their chapter. Case's research also mentions that gay students join social fraternities for similar reasons as do straight students. Friendship, social activities, support group and a sense of belonging are the top reasons listed by gay fraternity respondents. "Heightening the visibility of gay men and their contributions as brothers to all' Greek social fraternities will aid in destroying stereotypical beliefs that fuel hatred and violence toward gays in society. Such efforts as Lambda 10 serve to curb these violent acts and to help create safer learning environments on college and university campuses," Windmeyer said. The Lambda 10 Project seeks interested writers until June 10, 1996 and also encourages straight fraternity men to submit their perspectives on having a gay brother present in the fraternity. If interested, please contact the Lambda 10 editor Shane Windmeyer at (812) 855-4463 or email lambda10@indiana.edu. This initiative is in conjunction with the Office of Student Ethics and Anti-Harassment Programs at Indiana University. All information and correspondence will be kept confidential. # Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 20:42:46 -0500 (EST) From: Shane Windmeyer Subject: A CALL FOR WRITERS! IMPORTANT! Please forward/post this message to discussion lists, friends, colleagues, and others whom might be interested. Thank you... ********************* * CALL FOR WRITERS! * * LAMBDA 10 PROJECT * ********************* The Lambda 10 Project would like the personal stories of gay fraternity men on what it is/was like to be gay in a fraternity -- "Closeted or Out." The project would feature these stories in a published book and bring "visibility" to the fact that gay brothers do exist and are contributing members of all Greek fraternities. The Lambda 10 Project also seeks the perspectives and experiences of straight men in having gay brothers present in the fraternity. These stories along with homophobia intervention techniques tailored to fraternities will then be published in a book for utilization by the Greek community and student affairs professionals. Purpose: To publish a non-fiction book of personal stories of gay fraternity men and their experiences with being gay in a fraternity. To heighten the visibility of gay men and their contributions to all Greek fraternities. To create a resource for the Greek community and student affairs professionals in facilitating awarness and providing support for gay men in fraternities. IF INTERESTED: Please submit the information below as completely and clearly as possible. Send to Shane Windmeyer; Office of Student Ethics/Anti-Harassment Programs; 705 E. 7th Street; Bloomington, IN 47405-3809 or email lambda10@indiana.edu The Lambda 10 Project timeline and writing guidelines will be sent to interested individuals starting April 10, 1996 and will be accepted until June 10, 1996. All information will be kept confidential. Thank you for your time and interest. Please help the Lambda 10 Project by circulating this annoucement and publicizing in your local area. If you have a newsletter or any GLB/Fraternity press in your area, feel free to solict the project or ask for a Lambda 10 ad sheet for publication and flyers for distribution. For more information or questions, please call (812) 855-4682 or (812) 855-4463. I would appreciate any and all support.... FILL THIS OUT AND RETURN: LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA ############################################################################## Name: Address: City State Zip Phone Number: (day) (night) Fraternity Affiliation: Current Greek Classification: Pledge/New member Active Alumnus University/College: Degree/Major: Current Classification: Fr So Jr Sr Grad Alumnus Other Occupation (if any): Age: Hometown: Sexual Orientation (optional): Straight Gay Bisexual Other ############################################################################## LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA10LAMBDA