QYTF

Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County

 
Winter GSA Summit: Fight 4 Your Rights! Print

Winter GSA Summit: Fight 4 Your Rights!

Saturday, February 9, 2013 1:00 – 5:00 pm / Pizza Party & Mixer to follow

Harbor High School
Multipurpose Room
300 La Fonda, Santa Cruz

Meet students from Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs throughout Santa Cruz County – from Scotts Valley to Watsonville!

Topics include:

  • GSA Network “Fight 4 Your Rights” Workshop
  • Learn about the FAIR Act
  • GSA Updates from area high schools
  • Triangle Speakers Panel

Meet LGBTIQ/Ally Community Leaders:

  • Student leaders from Queer Youth & Ally Council
  • Shaun Ordinario, new STRANGE Queer Youth Program Coordinator
  • Sharon Papo, new Diversity Center Executive Director
  • Ron Indra, Director of the Safe Schools Project
  • Lex, Director of the Transgender Teen Project and the Queer Youth Leadership Awards
  • Cheryl Rebottaro, President of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)-Santa Cruz County

Transportation provided! Spots are limited, so reserve one by contacting us at (831) 427-4004 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sponsored by La Selva Beach Community Church, An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ in Aptos/La Selva Beach, and the Queer Youth & Ally Council, Safe Schools Project & Adult Ally Project of the Queer Youth Task Force

Download the flyer:

 
Dine Out for Queer Youth 2012 Print

Saturn Café, Wednesday, October 17th

10am-3am (yes, 3am Thursday morning)
Saturn Café, 145 Laurel Street

Another way to celebrate Queer History Month during the month of October -- Help raise needed funds for queer youth programs in Santa Cruz County!

It’s simple…print & bring the Saturn-Queer Youth flyer. Grab some friends. Have a great meal at Saturn. Give your server the flyer and Saturn will give us 10% of your total bill.

There will also be a youth & adult raffle for wonderful prizes!

Funds go to:

Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) at:

  • Harbor High School
  • Pacific Collegiate School
  • Pajaro Valley High School
  • Soquel High School
  • San Lorenzo Valley High School
  • Scotts Valley High School
  • & more!

Queer Youth Task Force, supporting:

  • Safe Schools Project
  • Transgender Teen Project
  • Queer Youth Leadership Awards
  • Adult Ally Project 

Raffle Prizes!

Buy Raffle Tickets for Wonderful Prizes!

$1 each / 6 for $5: Youth Raffle Prizes

$5 each / 5 for $20: Adult Raffle Prizes

Raffle Drawing: October 17

Get Your Raffle Tickets @ Saturn Café - Ask your server!

Or contact the Task Force at (831) 427-4004 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Saturn Cafe Youth Raffle Print

 

Thank you for supporting the 2nd Annual "Dine Out for Queer Youth" at the Saturn Café on Wednesday, October 17th!

In additon to dining at the Saturn Café where 10% of your total bill will be donated to the Queer Youth Task Force when you bring this flyer, community members can purchase raffle tickets at the Saturn Café.

Youth Raffle Tickets: $1 or 6 for $5

Purchase your raffle tickets at Saturn Café or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will contact you!

Youth Raffle Drawing: Saturn Café, 6:45 pm

 

Youth Raffle Prizes Include (partial list)

 

handbag

Handbag by Holly Aiken Bags

After graduating from school of design at North Carolina State University, Holly's passion helped her to build her own design business. Though her line has evolved over the years, Holly has remained true to her original vision, which is to provide uncomplicated bags using distinctive, indestructible materials. Influenced by colors found in dime store files and vintage racing jackets, Holly's bags are primarily made from vinyl and bold black wedding trim, accented by stripes Orrcrest geometric shapes. Her color palette is slightly retro and always just right. Every one of Holly's bags is made in the USA (a.k.a. rally North Carolina) and has been lovingly constructed with precision and care to withstand the daily grind. Donated by Artisans Gallery in Santa Cruz. Value: $75

man purse

Handbag by Little Man

Little man is a family business dedicated to creating uncommon originals that joined a beauty, excellence, and function. Every piece in our collection is a limited production and is designed and created in our Massachusetts studio. Each "uncommon original quote is handcrafted from design to final stitch, separating us from the market of mass production. Our fabric accessories also offer a happy alternative to leather and plastic. We invite you to enjoy the pleasure. From our hand to yours. Donated by Artisans Gallery in Santa Cruz. Value: $35

glass surfboard

Fused Glass Surf Board Pendant from Patsy's Studio

Pat Dellin creates one-of-a-kind platters, bowls, sconces, tiles, wall art, and jewelry pendants from glass that is fused and slumped in a kiln. Patsy's Studio is located in Santa Cruz. Info: www.patsysstudio.com Donated by: Pat Dellin. Value: $15

peet's coffee

Pete's Coffee & Tea Gift Card

Fresh-roasted coffees, hand-selected teas and unique gifts. Donated by Pete's Coffee & Tea. Value: $10

Plus Additional Prizes & Gift Cards, such as:

  • Three (3) Cold Stone Creamery $5 Gift Cards
  • Two (2) Trader Joe's $5 Gift Cards
  • Bead It $20 Gift Certificate
  • The Ugly Mug Cafe $5 Gift Card
  • The Hat Company of Santa Cruz $25 Gift Certificate
  • Saturn Cafe  Eco-travel Mugs
  • Starbucks 16 fl oz Cold Cup
  • & more....

 

 
Saturn Cafe Adult Raffle Print

Thank you for supporting the 2nd Annual "Dine Out for Queer Youth" at the Saturn Café on Wednesday, October 17th!

In additon to dining at the Saturn Café where 10% of your total bill will be donated to the Queer Youth Task Force when you bring this flyer, community members can purchase raffle tickets at the Saturn Café.

Adult Raffle Tickets: $5 or 5 for $20

Purchase your raffle tickets at Saturn Café or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will contact you!

Adult Raffle Drawing: Saturn Café, 9:00 pm

Adult Raffle Prizes Include (partial list)

paperweight

Celestial Art Glass Paperweight by Jim & Connie Grant

Jim and Connie Grant have been collaborative glassblowing partners since 1972, when they became fascinated by the process of blowing glass. Since then, they have followed their love of the medium through many creative changes, always following their own inventive ideas. Today they make unique vessels and perfume bottles in vivid colored glass. Some have carved silver glass overlays and others are wrapped with copper knots and weaves. All are etched with garnet granules under very high pressure, and are signed by the artist. Donated by Jim and Connie Grant. Value: $68

paperweight

Celestial Art Glass Paperweight by Jim & Connie Grant

Jim and Connie Grant have been collaborative glassblowing partners since 1972, when they became fascinated by the process of blowing glass. Since then, they have followed their love of the medium through many creative changes, always following their own inventive ideas. Today they make unique vessels and perfume bottles in vivid colored glass. Some have carved silver glass overlays and others are wrapped with copper knots and weaves. All are etched with garnet granules under very high pressure, and are signed by the artist. Donated by Jim and Connie Grant. Value: $68

platter

Fused Glass Platter from Patsy's Studio

Pat Dellin creates one-of-a-kind platters, bowls, sconces, tiles, wall art, and jewelry pendants from glass that is fused and slumped in a kiln. Patsy's Studio is located in Santa Cruz. Info: www.patsysstudio.com. Donated by Pat Dellin. Value: $60

necklace

Fused Glass Jewelry from Patsy's Studio

Pat Dellin creates one-of-a-kind platters, bowls, sconces, tiles, wall art, and jewelry pendants from glass that is fused and slumped in a kiln. Patsy's Studio is located in Santa Cruz. Info: www.patsysstudio.com. Donated by Pat Dellin. Value: $65

necklace 2

Fused Glass Jewelry from Patsy's Studio

Pat Dellin creates one-of-a-kind platters, bowls, sconces, tiles, wall art, and jewelry pendants from glass that is fused and slumped in a kiln. Patsy's Studio is located in Santa Cruz. Info: www.patsysstudio.com. Donated by Pat Dellin. Value: $65

necklace 3

Fused Glass Jewelry from Patsy's Studio

Pat Dellin creates one-of-a-kind platters, bowls, sconces, tiles, wall art, and jewelry pendants from glass that is fused and slumped in a kiln. Patsy's Studio is located in Santa Cruz. Info: www.patsysstudio.com. Donated by Pat Dellin. Value: $65

Plus Additional Prizes & Gift Cards, such as:

  • Two (2) general entries to "A Night at the Museum: Casino Night 2012" Presented by The Diversity Center Saturday, November 10th, 7pm-11pm. Donated by the Diversity Center. Value: $110
  • Starbucks Gift Bag, includes 16 fl oz Cold Cup's, Ground Coffee & more: Donated by Starbuck's Scotts Valley. Value: $50
  • Brunch for Two (2) at Clouds Downtown
  • Bead It $20 Gift Certificate
  • Cafe Delmarette $15 Gift Certificate
  • Trader Joe's $5 Gift Card
  • The Ugly Mug Cafe $5 Gift Card
  • Restaurant Gift Card
  • & more...

 

 
Dine Out for Queer Youth at Saturn Café 2012 Print

Wednesday, October 17

10am-3am

(yes, 3am Thursday morning)

Another way to celebrate Queer History Month during the month of October — Help raise funds for queer youth programs in Santa Cruz County!

It’s simple...

Click Here & Print the flyer

Bring the flyer with you on October 17th

Give your server the flyer and Saturn will give us 10% of your total bill

Funds go to

Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) at:

•  Harbor High School

•  Pacific Collegiate School

•  Pajaro Valley High School

•  Soquel High School

•  San Lorenzo Valley High School

•  Scotts Valley High School

•  & more!

Queer Youth Task Force, supporting:


•  Safe Schools Project -- Raises awareness of the harsh atmosphere queer youth face on school campuses; advocates enforcement of AB 537; and is a catalyst in each school district to help make schools safer.

•  Transgender Teen Project -- Focuses on the issues facing middle school and high school transgender students, such as safer schools, community support and homelessness.

•  Queer Youth Leadership Awards -- An annual awards ceremony held in the spring since 1998, the QYLA honors outstanding queer youth, allies and organizations. One of its goals is to increase safe and welcoming environments in home, school, and community.
•  Adult Ally Project -- To provide a large pool of adult volunteers, such as parents, teachers, family, college students and allied community members, to support queer youth programming in Santa Cruz County.
Buy Raffle Tickets for Wonderful Prizes!

$1 each - or - 6 for $5: Youth Raffle

$5 each - or - 5 for $20: Adult Raffle

Raffle Drawing: October 17

Get Your Raffle Tickets @ Saturn Café - Ask your server!

www.QYTF.org    (831) 427-4004    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
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