Roger Grauwmeijer

	<title> Roger Grauwmeijer's Bio</title>

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<H1> Roger Grauwmeijer  </H1>
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<i>(a.k.a. "KiwiFruitSmurf!!")</i>

<H2> Professional Background </H2>

Curently employed as a Systems Support Sepecialist with the Computing Services Center of
the University of Otago (Dunedin, New Zealand), I specialise in *NIX/OSF, (Open)VMS (yuk!)
and UniVerse systems support along with considerable dabbling with NetWare, PCs and 
Macintoshes. I've had fun getting to this position though:
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	<LI> Worked as a process worker in a brewery (hic!)
	<LI> Worked as a technical assistant in a slaughterhouse laboratory
	<LI> Graduated with BSc Honours in Chemistry here at Otago
	<LI> Employed as a meteorological technician on a proposed aluminium smelter project (it was never built in the
end)
	<LI> Gained a COP in Computer Science
	<LI> Employed as a computer operator (does <i>anyone</i> have them anymore?) with the CSC 
	<LI> Now in current position pandering to 15,000 students, lots of general staff and far too many academics ;-)
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<H2>Political Activism </H2>

The days of political activism have all but come to an end for me in this blessed little country. As of 1 February 1994 it
has become illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or health status (which includes HIV/AIDS). Since
the decriminalization of consenting homosexual activity for those 16 and over 1n 1986, I have been rallying to the cause
for equal rights. The battle is now almost won. By almost, I mean that we must now ensure that the new legislation
is enforced!

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When overseas, however, I still like to fight for our rights. Last year in NYC I joined in on a Campaign for Military
Service protest and I still join in on FAX zaps and the like from my, now, Antipodean little haven.

<H2> Personal </H2>

My first and foremost love is to travel! Regular (every 1 to 2 years) trips abroad are the one and only thing that
keep me sane in these isolated isles. I've visited Australia several times, Canada twice, and in 1993 did the big
3 month "Overseas Experience" meeting and staying with many net.friends and net.personalities and the occassional
net.omnipotent in the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Oh to do it all again... SOON!!!!

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Other interests include music (listening and a little playing), cycling, philately, netsurfing, walking, theatre
and of course anything to do with cute men any time of day!

<h2> Where I Can Be Reached </h2>

I will always be able to receive e-mail at: <b>roger@northstar.otago.ac.nz</b>. 
And don't forget, any net.queerfolk are welcome to contact me if they're visiting New Zealand. Dunedin's
a long way from Auckland but it's closest to all the best bits of the country! :-)

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<address>Queer Resources Directory / QRDstaff@vector.intercon / 10 Feb 1994
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