A BRIEF HISTORY of GLOBE

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The beginning of GLOBE:

After much planning and organizing, the announcement was distributed to the Gay and Lesbian Community of Southern Alameda County that a "TOWN MEETING" was to be held for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Supporting Communities.

When: Saturday April 30, 1994 at 2:00 P.M. with Registraton at 1:30 P.M.

Where: University Union
Cal State University ~ Hayward

Hayward Town Meeting Lights up with GLOBE (Highlights from newspaper in 1994) GLOBE (Gays and Lesbians Organized for Betterment and Equality) hosted southern Alameda County's first Town Meeting for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and supporting communities on Saturday, April 30th at the University Union of Cal State, Hayward. Interim Globe President Pryor Conrad told attenders at the beginning of the meeting that they had "already accomplished something" just by gathering to plan GLOBE's future. GLOBE is primarily a political organization. Among its goals are informing its own community and the public at large about lesbian/gay/bisexual issues, working actively for supportive legislation and candidates and identtfying social and support needs of its community, including those of lesbian/gay youth. Hayward Mayor Michael Sweeney, who had left office a few days earlier to run for the 18th Assembly District seat, reminded the goup how important its members' activity had been in helping Hayward's new anti-discrimination ordinance. Outgoing Assembly member Johan KIehs, running for seat on the California Board of Equalization, also addressed the meeting and endorsed GLOBE's goals. San Francisco Supervisor Susan Leal, the keynote speaker, and said that she was honored by the invitation to speak. She admired the group's commitment because she felt that it was not easy to be open in southern Alameda County as in San Francisco. It was important, she said, that GLOBE had come together to begin gathering strength. She encouraged considering San Francisco's community, media and leaders as resources to support GLOBE's local efforts. A major portion of the afternoon was devoted to focus groups: political involvement; assessing needs of the area's gay, lesbian and bisexual youth; resources and communication among lesbian and gay bisexual organizations; and a "speak out" session to identify other broad areas of need. Each attender chose one of these groups, which developed short term plans to begin achieving GLOBE's goals. GLOBE's organizing committee began meeting in July of 1993 to build a united presence in southern Alameda County to educate the lesbain/gay/bisexual community on important issues, lobby public officials and endorse candidates. The next Town Meeting will be held on June 8th,1994 at the Hayward Public Library. At that meeting, GLOBE members will take the next steps toward defining the organization and beginning the work. (note; San Francisco Supervisor Carole Migden was the guest speaker at the June 8th meeting.) [this brief history was suggested by the past presidents of GLOBE: Kevin Dowling Mary LaVelle]

ORIGINAL BOARD of DIRECTORS:

Pryor Conrad: founder
Kevin Dowling:founder
Ken Athey

Mary Lavelle
Grant Peterson
John Ribaudo
Charlene Shores

First public gathering was at Cal State Hayward,in a "Town Hall Meeting".
And another meeting held shortly thereafter at the library.

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GLOBE is given an award for

" Excellence in Design and Content"

February, 2000

By Gay - Days Awards

I got this Award: If you want one click on the image

GLOBE receives another Award in March, 2000 This award is from GayPage Awards.

GLOBE receives another award from GayPage

This time it is the "WEEK CHOICE" for the first week in July,2000

From "GayPage Award"

Background music is Copyright © 1996, 1997 by Michael D. Walthius. All Rights Reserved.

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News UpDate: Massachusetts rules on same-sex marriage This News Release is from: Marriage Equality California: and brought to you by GLOBE Marriage Equality California www.marriageequalityca.org ======================================== "Marriage, Anything Less Is Less Than Equal" ======================================== MARRIAGE EQUALITY CALIFORNIA HERALDS MASSACHUSETTS LANDMARK RULING IN FAVOR OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE! Today history was made in the United States, when the Supreme Court of Massachusetts ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. Marriage Equality California applauds the decision and congratulates the tireless efforts of the legal team which argued the case before the Massachusetts court . The landmark case was brought by seven gay and lesbian couples who sought marriage licenses from their town and city clerks in 2001, and sued the state when they were turned away. In May of 2002, the Suffolk County Superior court dismissed the suit, ruling nothing in state law gives same-sex couples a constitutional right to marry. But attorneys for the plaintiffs, Mary Bonauto and Jennifer Levi, of the Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD), argued that there was nothing to prevent same-sex couples from marrying since Massachusetts law does not define marriage as being between a man and a woman. GLAD promptly appealed the decision to the state's highest court. "We are elated by the ruling," said Molly McKay, Co-Executive Director of Marriage Equality California. "This historic event is the beginning of the acceptance of our families by our government and society. Now couples who choose to marry in Massachusetts will no longer be considered 'legal strangers' and will have the proper rights and protections for their families." The court ruled 4-3 that the ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, ordering the Legislature to come up with a solution within 180 days. The Supreme Judicial Court's ruling closely matches the 1999 Vermont Supreme Court decision, which led there to the Legislature's approval in 2000 of civil unions that give same-sex couples many of the same benefits of marriage. "Clearly, we are optimistic that the Massachusetts legislature will act fairly to grant same-sex couples full civil marriage and begin issuing licenses immediately," said L.J. Carusone, Co-Executive Director of Marriage Equality California, "However we remain cautious after Vermont failed to go far enough, crafting the separate and unequal system of civil unions." Marriage Equality California Executive Directors, Molly McKay and LJ Carusone, are bracing for the backlash reaction from conservative movements claiming to protect traditional marriage values. "We aren't changing the value of marriage or the values of marriage, we are simply asking that the institution evolve as it has over the years to now include same-sex couples." "Same-sex marriage in Canada was much simpler because its central government decided to adopt it, but here in the U.S., legal challenges will continue." Said McKay, who conceded that there is uncertaintly as to what the next step is for legalizing marriage in the other 49 states. Carusone added, "Once the first civil marriage licenses are issued to same-sex couples, the next hurdle will be with our federal government," referring to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), signed into law in 1996 by former President Clinton, which states that same-sex marriages in one state need not be recognized by other states. Meanwhile Marriage Equality California is encouraging same-sex couples everywhere to rejoice and then roll up their sleeves to begin the arduous work that still lies ahead. "It isn't a question of if" said Carusone, "It's simply a question of when. "

Domestic Partner's News New legislation AB 205 will take effect in 2004. until then you can still register as domestic partners. what rights, benefits, and protections are provided to couples registered as domestic partners with the state of California. HOW TO REGISTER Where to find the form:   • You can download the declaration of domestic partnership form at       www.ss.ca.gov/business/sf/sf_dp.htm.   • The form can also be picked up at any local county registrar's office       or at any office of the California Secretary of State. Lighthouse Community Center, 1217 A Street, Hayward CA (evenings and saturday afternoons) Cost:   • The cost of registering is $10. Notarization:   • The application must be signed in front of a notary public.   • A complete list of notaries in your area can be found by consulting the yellow pages under "Notaries Public." You can also find notaries in your area by going to www.findanotary.com. For more information:   • You can learn more about the domestic partnership law, as well as recent bills and developments at CAPE's website, www.calcape.org. CAPE, the California Alliance for Pride and Equality, is the California advocacy organization whose mission is to ensure the dignity, safety, equality, and civil rights of all LGBT Californians.(Notice: new name for CAPE is now "EQUALITY CALIFORNIA") WHAT RIGHTS ARE PROVIDED TO COUPLES REGISTERED AS DOMESTIC PARTNERS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA? Adoption Right to use stepparent adoption procedures. Registered domestic partners can use the same adoption procedures used by stepparents. These procedures enable one partner to adopt the other partner's child or children, so that both partners have a legally protected relationship to the couple's child or children. For more information about these new adoption procedures, visit NCLR's website at: www.nclrights.org. Health care and medical emergencies Right to make medical decisions for your partner. A registered domestic partner has the same right as a spouse to make medical decisions for his or her partner if the partner becomes mentally or physically incapacitated. Hospital visitation. Registered domestic partners have the right to visit one another in the hospital. Right to file for state disability benefits on behalf of a disabled partner. A registered domestic partner can file claims for state disability benefits on behalf of a partner who is eligible for benefits but too incapacitated to file a claim for them. Right to be appointed conservator and to make legal & financial decisions for an incapacitated partner. If a registered domestic partner becomes incapacitated and needs a court-appointed conservator to handle her finances and other personal matters, then her partner is given the same priority in being named the conservator as a spouse. The partner also has the right to object to the appointment of a conservator. Protections Upon Death of a Partner Right to inherit if a partner dies without a will. A surviving registered domestic partner will have the same priority as a surviving spouse to inherit a specified share of a partner's separate property if the partner dies without a will. A surviving registered domestic partner will not, however, have the same rights as a surviving spouse to community property. This law will go into effect on July 1, 2003. Right to sue for wrongful death and infliction of emotional distress when a partner is killed or injured. If a registered domestic partner is killed due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, her partner can bring a wrongful death suit to recover for lost financial support and companionship. A registered domestic partner can bring a suit for the infliction of emotional distress if she witnesses her domestic partner being physically harmed by another person. Ability to use form wills and right to automatic appointment as administrator of a partner's estate. California has amended the official forms for making simple wills to allow registered domestic partners to check a box leaving their estates to their partners. A registered domestic partner also has the same priority as a spouse in being appointed to be the administrator of a partner's estate after his or her death. Right to draft a will or trust for a partner. Registered domestic partners are included in the exceptions to the law that prohibits making a transfer through a will or trust to the person who drafted the will or trust. Employment benefits Right to paid leave to care for serious ill partner or a partner's child. A new family temporary disability insurance program will provide up to 6 weeks of wage replacement benefits to workers who take time off work to care for a seriously will child, spouse, parent, domestic partner, or to bond with a new child. This law will go into effect on July 1, 2004. Unemployment insurance. If a registered domestic partner must quit her job and relocate to accommodate her or his partner's job, she or he will be eligible to collect California unemployment benefits on the same basis as a spouse who relocates under the same circumstances. Right to use sick leave to care for a partner or a partner's child. If an employer has a policy permitting employees to use sick leave to care for spouses and children, the employer is required to provide equal treatment to domestic partners by permitting a registered domestic partner to use sick leave to care for his or her partner or partner's child. Domestic partner health insurance. The new law does NOT require employers to offer domestic partner benefits. However, it does require insurance companies that provide employers with coverage of employees' spouses to offer health insurance coverage for employees' domestic partners and their children on the same terms. The law also continues to permit government employees to obtain health insurance benefits for their registered domestic partners, a provision which has been in place since January, 2000, when the statewide domestic partnership law first went into effect. Right to continued health insurance coverage for domestic partners and children of deceased state employees and retirees. If a state employee or retiree dies, his or her domestic partner and the children of the domestic partner will be eligible for continued health insurance coverage if the surviving domestic partner has been enrolled in the state health insurance Right to death benefits and survivor's allowances for surviving partners of county employees in selected counties. The counties of Los Angeles, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Barbara have the authority to provide death benefits and survivor allowances to surviving domestic partners of county employees. With the exception of San Francisco, the county board of supervisors in each of these respective counties must pass an authorizing resolution before these benefits will be available. Senior Housing Right to live with your partner in senior citizen housing developments. Registered domestic partners are included in the definition of persons who are qualified to secure housing in specially designed accessible housing for senior citizens. Tax benefits Employer provided health insurance benefits for registered domestic partners will no longer be taxed as income by the State of California. They will continue to be taxed as income, however, by the federal government. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER? To register as domestic partners in California, you and your partner must meet these requirements: You must share the same residence. This does not prevent one or both partners from having an additional residence, and it does not require that both names must be on the lease or title to the residence you share. You must agree to be jointly responsible for one another's basic living expenses. Basic living expenses means housing, utilities, and the costs of maintaining a shared home. Registered domestic partners are not responsible for one another's debts, unless you enter into an agreement with creditors or service providers stating that both of you are jointly responsible for specific purchases, services, or debts. Neither partner can be married or in another domestic partnership. If either partner has been in a previous domestic partnership (including those from other states), you must terminate that partnership before registering as domestic partners under AB 25. In addition, if you have been in a registered domestic partnership in California and that relationship has ended, you cannot enter into a new registered domestic partnership until six months after notifying the state that the prior domestic partnership was terminated. You cannot be related to your partner in a way that would prevent you from legally marrying one another in California. This means that you cannot enter a domestic partnership with one's parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, half-sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew. You both must be 18 years of age or older. You must be members of the same sex OR, if you are in a different-sex couple, one of you must be over the age of 62 and meet the eligibility requirements of Title II of The Social Security Act for old age benefits (as defined in 42 USC § 402(a)), or Title XVI of The Social Security Act for aged individuals (as defined in 42 USC § 1381). You must be capable of consenting to a domestic partnership. This means that you must be mentally competent.