MPM Current Happenings

Vermont Civil Unions: Not So Civil After All

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:33:11 -0500

On August 10 2007 Scott Graham found out that the State of Vermont Corporate Tax Department ignores the Civil Union Law -- defining marriage using the federal definition. Gay couples are forced to pay a minimum $250 tax each year to the State of Vermont under this practice.

4th Fire Truck Pull: Call For Teams!

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 21:33:11 -0500

Outright Vermont , Vermont 's provider of support and educational services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and queer youth, will benefit from the 4th Annual Fire Truck Pull held on the Church Street Marketplace on Saturday, September 15th from 12pm-2pm.

Again! RU12? was smashed!

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 21:33:11 -0500

Hello everyone, it is with sadness that I report yet another smashed window over the weekend here at the Center. We came in Monday morning and discovered that one of the windows in our cyber center was smashed. The window that was targeted had a screen on the outside which prevented the object from coming through both of the windows and potentially damaging the cyber center computers.

Vermont Freedom to Marry

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:33:11 -0500

Today, House Speaker Gay Symington and Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin announced at a press conference in Burlington that they have formed a Blue Ribbon Commission to study Vermont’s laws governing same-sex couples. The commission will hold public hearings around the state and will evaluate whether same-sex couple in Vermont should have the same legal right to marry as heterosexuals. Following their evaluation, the commission will make a recommendation to the Legislature.

Welcome to a new volunteer!

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 21:20:01 -0500

When Joe Swinyer approached Mountain Pride Media with time on his hands and enthusiasm to match, the Mountain Pride Media Board of Directors put its thinking cap on to find the perfect role for him. Board membership would entail a bit much travel time, but another thing was apparent: Joe’s a talker. He’s incredibly active in and committed to his community and not at all hesitant to speak with groups and individuals, so it all made sense: Joe would be our new Volunteer and Campaign Outreach Coordinator.

MPM Celebrates Pride in Burlington July 7

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:31:01 -0500

Visit the MPM table at Battery Park to celebrate Pride this year!

Through the generosity of the 2007 Pride Committee, Mountain Pride Media will have a table at the 2007 Pride festivities in Burlington! MPM fans can stop by the table, visit with Board members, find out about volunteer opportunities, and get the latest update on the Phoenix Campaign.

Board Members NEEDED

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:39:01 -0500

Aside from financial support, board membership is our greatest need right now.

VGSA Pride Cruise to Benefit MPM

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 15:45:03 -0500

This is a great opportunity to enjoy Pride weekend and contribute to the Phoenix Campaign!

Online Shopping Brings in Donations for MPM

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 14:05:53 -0500

MPM has several affiliates that donate a portion of your purchase back to us.

Calling all writers, reporters, columnists, cartoonists, photographers!

Sun, 27 May 2007 16:39:01 -0500

Mountain Pride Media wants you back!

The Barony of All Vermont Parties for MPM

Tue, 22 May 2007 14:31:59 -0500

Barony members declared their support of the Phoenix
Campaign by organizing a Roast and Toast in Barre.

Enter to Win Indigo Girls Tickets When you Contribute to the Phoenix Campaign

Fri, 18 May 2007 14:06:05 -0500

Between May 12 and July 27, donors contributing through the Gay and Lesbian Fund of Vermont will be entered to win two tickets to the Indigo Girls' Aug. 15 show in Rutland.

Phoenix Campaign Deposits First Checks

Tue, 15 May 2007 03:14:43 -0500

In its first four days, the Phoenix Campaign pulled down $1000

Response to Hate Crime Against R.U.1.2? Community Center

Thu, 10 May 2007 23:19:29 -0500

Community support should be flowing on behalf of or to any organization that is so visible that it bears the brunt of another persons hate for us.

Phoenix Campaign

Thu, 10 May 2007 02:51:13 -0500

We are calling this the Phoenix Campaign because not only is this a phoenix from the ashes of Out in the Mountains, but it is an enhancement of what services and support Mountain Pride Media can provide to the GLBTQ community.

Since elections in January, MPM Board members have been meeting with GLBTQ Vermonters. What you have told us is that you want OITM back and you even want more interactive ways to connect to members of our community. Our goal is to be a hub through which every member of our community can connect to individuals, resources, events, news, and services.

Our plan has two distinct stages. We start with an interactive calendar and resource database. This stage will also revive The Source, more comprehensive links to GLBTQ-serving non-profits, and advertising modules to ensure we can sustain operations. Stage Two will bring an online version of Out in the Mountains back to life, this time with personals, blogs, and more statewide news coverage. The stages are outlined below and you can clearly see how your donation will help us reconnect the VT GLBTQ community. We will only embark on each stage if the funding and community support is there.

MPM partners with Keyworth Graphics

Tue, 8 May 2007 02:30:20 -0500

Keyworth Graphics, based in Huntington, VT, will spearhead the Mountain Pride Media website redesign and take over site hosting this month. The partnership will produce a website that is the embodiment of the MPM mission: to strengthen the community of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) Vermonters, through the development and maintenance of communication vehicles.

Board Members Traveling Statewide

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:48:43 -0500

Mountain Pride Media Board members have been busy since mid-January meeting non-profits serving the GLBTQ community.