NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release

Friday, April 15, 1994

Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats
Post Office Box 11311
Salt Lake City, Utah 84147-0311
(801)461-5058 metropolitan Salt Lake City telephone number
(800)864-0310 national toll-free telephone number

Tear sheet requested

GLUD plans largest-ever gathering at Democratic conventions

SALT LAKE CITY -
 Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats leaders announced today their plans for the
largest-ever Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats Caucus at the Utah Democratic
Primary Convention which is planned for Saturday, May 14 in Salt Lake City.
Democratic National Committee Chair David Wilhelm is planned to give the
conventiona keynote address.

"We're pleased that our supporters were appointed and elected as more
 than 100 delegates and party officers, and encourage them to attend the
convention," GLUD Founder D
avid Nelson said. "Our influence with the party is a direct result of the
enthusiasm and successf
ul work of bisexual, gay and lesbian people like our supporters."

This year, the group conducted its most extensive ever survey of the opinions
of Utah Democratic candidates about bisexual, gay and lesbian issues. The
questionnaire asked more than 150 candidates if they agree with and support
issues including equal-rights protection and sodomy decriminalization. The
survey results will help the caucus attendees to decide which candidates to
endorse.

To help reduce attendance conflicts with the ACLU-sponsored 
"Turning the Century" conference which is planned for the same day, GLUD
leaders lobbied party leaders for a better convention location and plan to
offer shuttle buses between the conference a
nd convention free of charge for attendees.

"The party leaders are working with us to ensure the
 most accessible convention possible for our supporters," GLUD Chair Michael
Aaron said. "It's unfortunate that both events are planned for the same day, 
but with our
efforts, and those of the party leaders and ACLU sponsors, we hope to give
bisexual, gay and lesbian people in Utah a convenient way to be part of two 
great events."

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