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Who We Are
We are a national network of Old Lesbians over age 60 working to make
life better for Old Lesbians and to confront ageism in our
communities and our country using education and public discourse as
primary tools.
During biennial National Gatherings hundreds of us come together to
share experiences and ideas and recharge our energies for the tasks
at hand.
Our national organization is directed by a Steering Committee that
works with local Chapters who operate in their own communities and
encourages Regional OLOC Gatherings.
We love sharing our wisdom, experience strengths and laughs with our
communities as well as among ourselves.
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Subscribers are 60 years-old and over.
We welcome supporters of any age.
Supporters receive our quarterly publication the OLOC Reporter.
Please visit our subscription page to sign up.
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Lesbians 55 and Over: A National Online Survey
Hello! We are from East Carolina University's School of Social
Work. We are conducting a study on the experiences and needs of old
lesbians.
There is very little current information on the
experiences of old lesbians and we hope that you will help us to
inform researchers, practitioners and policy makers about your needs.
The purpose of our study is to explore the experiences and needs of
lesbians who are 55 years of age or older. The questionnaire
includes questions on basic geographical information, health care,
social services, social relationships, family relationships,
sexuality, health, issues of discrimination, the aging experience,
and needs for the future.
There is no need to give any identifying
information about yourself if you do not want to. However, if you
are interested in being interviewed in a follow-up study there is
an opportunity to provide your email address.
The survey will take
about 30 minutes to complete.
To participate, please click on the following link: surveymonkey
The investigators will be available to answer any questions
concerning this research, now or in the future. You may contact
the investigators, Paige Averett or Carol Jenkins at phone numbers
(252)328-4193 or (252)328-2986.
If you have questions about your
rights as a research subject, you may call the Chair of the
University and Medical Center Institutional Review Board at phone
number (252)744-2914 (days). If you would like to report
objections to this research study, you may call the ECU Director of
Research Compliance at phone number (252)328-9473.
If answering any
of the questions raises emotional or psychological issues for you,
you should feel free to contact the GLBT National Hotline at
1-888-843-4564 (1-888-THE-GLNH).
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Action Alert
May 2009 Support single payer national health insurance,
hearing aids and dental care
 OLOC CREATES THE DEL MARTIN OLD LESBIAN PRIDE AWARD
Photo by GroundSpark
OLOC, Old Lesbians Organizing for Change, announces The
Del Martin Old Lesbian Pride Award, created to honor Del Martin,
activist, pathfinder, and OLOC member who died at age 87 on August
27, 2008 in San Francisco, the city of her birth. It will be awarded
to a Lesbian 70 years or older whose life and work has influenced and
will continue to impact the lives of Old Lesbians.
Del was out, proud, and unapologetic when few were. She
and her lifetime partner, Phyllis Lyon, forged an enduring image that
continues to inspire generations of Lesbians around the globe. In
1955 they co-founded The Daughters of Bilitis, the first US Lesbian
organization, and in 1972, co-wrote the equally groundbreaking,
Lesbian/Woman. In 1976 Del's book, Battered Wives, first shattered
the silence surrounding domestic violence. Her writing and tireless
activism on behalf of women earned much praise, many awards, an
invitation to the White House, and drew upon the great strengths of
Lesbian tradition, advancing our visibility and pride and carrying
that heritage forward.
Guidelines:
1. Nominations are not to exceed 500 words describing the
outstanding accomplishments and/or achievements of the nominee to be
received by email or regular mail to: OLOC.org, or OLOC's mailing
address.
2. Nominations must be postmarked by December 31, 2009.
3. The Award will be given to an Old Lesbian over the age of 70.4.
Nominations are world-wide and for an Old Lesbian in any field of
endeavor.
5. Nominee's life and/or work must impact the lives of Old Lesbians.
6. The first Award will be presented at the 2010 National Gathering in
Cleveland OH, USA.
7. Nominee must be alive at the time of nomination.
OLOC: PO Box 5853: Athens, OH 45701: www.oloc.org: 1-888 707-7506
Projects
Our long term projects:
The Arden Eversmeyer
Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project
We are collecting the herstories of Lesbians 70 years and older before their stories are lost forever.
They are an invisible population who were strong enough to live their lives and love whom they wanted in a hostile society. The project will include Lesbians with backgrounds ranging from blue-collar women to those with visible high-profile careers.
Visit the Herstory Project page for more details.
In Remembrance
OLOC is committed to remembering the lives of Old Lesbians. Find out how you can memorialize your favorite Old Lesbian friends and mentors who have died.
more about this project
Sinister Wisdom 78 Old Lesbians/Dykes II
Forthcoming Winter 2009 - 2010
Fran Day, Editor fran@sonic.net
www.sinisterwisdom.org
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