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GLCS for 2011

Gay and Lesbian Community Services (GLCS) held their annual general meeting on September 6 welcoming in a new Board for 2010/11 and sadly farewelling some long serving members.

Lex Randolf and David Green stepped down from the positions of Vice Chair and Treasurer. ‘On behalf of the board I would like to sincerely thank both Lex and David for their contribution and commitment to GLCS,’ said Chairperson Nadine Toussaint.

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Newly appointed to the position of Vice Chair is Claire Padley who says she is ‘passionate about increasing the awareness of the needs of people within our community and in promoting our health and equality’. Since moving to Perth last year Claire has been actively involved with GLCS and is looking forward to further supporting the community in her new role.

Joining the GLCS Board are Leanne Selby in the position of Treasurer and Rebecca Leighton. Returning board members are Nadine Toussaint (Chairperson) Dani Wright (Secretary and Community Representative, Freedom Centre) Clyde DuBois and Colin Longworth (Counsellor’s Representative). 2011 will also mark Colin’s 30th year as a Telephone Counsellor with GLCS and he has served a number of years on the Board.

The new Board has a number of exciting plans for the coming year and looks forward to working with the community.

Women On Women (WOW) Course and November Picnic

The next WOW, GLCS’ hugely popular personal development course for same-sex attracted women, is planned for January 2011. Covering issues such as sexuality, coming out, emotional health, relationships and the community this six-week course is ideal for women who a just coming out or those wanting to reconnect with the community.

GLCS is also holding a WOW Women’s Picnic in November. If you have done the course in the past or if you are interested in doing it in the future, pack a picnic, gather your friends and meet at 1pm on Sunday 21 November at Harold Boas Park, West Perth.

To RSVP for the picnic, for online registrations for the WOW Course and more information go to www.glcs.org.au

Nadine Toussaint
Chairperson, GLCS

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