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Join us in Austin --expenses paid*! Learn how to be an Activist! Thanks to our wonderful friends and supporters at the Arcus and Hollyfield Foundations, we are presenting an Action Leader Training Workshop! August 16th, 2008 from 9am to 5pm in the Live Music Capital of the World - Austin, TX! The workshop will provide Straight Ally Activists with an opportunity to:
*Room is still available! Sign up for our special Action Leader Training Workshop today and you may be eligible to receive reimbursement on your travel and hotel fees. Email: info@sevenstraightnights.org to find out how. Leave Austin with Action Leader & Media Outreach toolkits AND the confidence on how to Stand Up and Speak Out as a Straight Ally on behalf of our LGBT friends, family and neighbors! 
In order to attend, you must be a CONFIRMED Action Leader by signing your agreement letter or a confirmed participant. Our generous grants from Arcus Foundation & Hollyfield Foundation pay for the following workshop expenses: Flights will be reimbursed from your Action City to Austin and a hotel room will be provided (up to 2 nights only). Transportation to and from Airport/Hotel is provided by the Hotel. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a food stipend beyond breakfast and lunch on the 16th or other out of pocket expenses. During the Happy Hour, we will offer a two drink minimum and appetizers for attendees. Week of Events Nationwide Grows the Atticus Circle Special thanks to Ingrid Taylor for producing this video.
Stories of friendship and political transformation emerged across the country during Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights, a week of vigils led by straight allies in support of civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans. Through Seven Straight Nights, the power of straight ally voices resonated in thirty-eight cities and towns across the country. Atticus Circle’s first event on a national scale, Seven Straight Nights events helped straight allies connect with political organizations dedicated to LGBT equality in 26 states. We received an outpouring of support, gaining new members nationwide as allies stepped forward to demonstrate their belief in equality. We want to commend the 2007 State Leaders and over 30 collaborative partner organizations for the dedication they demonstrated in organizing these actions, and share special thanks with our co-sponsor, Soulforce On an unprecedented scale, Seven Straight Nights provided a venue for straight allies to take a public stance for LGBT equality, and the success of each of the vigils attests to the continuing need for fair-minded straight people to educate and engage their communities. Click here to see some of the press picked up by Seven Straight Nights. Seven Straight Nights at a Glance:
Number of Vigils: 38 Seven Straight Nights Photo Gallery:
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