May 2024 Meeting Recap

In case you missed it, or if you were hoping we took notes, you’re in luck! Here are the key takeaways from May’s meeting.

And, 🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

TLDR:

(Too Long, Didn’t Read)

We have a new name! As of last meeting, the Cache LGBTQ+ Advocacy Coalition will be known as the Cache LGBTQ+ Collective!
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 25th at 7pm at Cache Pride Center
Take action! There’s a Logan School Board seat up for grabs, some local events that need volunteers, plus roles that need to be filled for the Collective.
This meeting, we had a discussion about a change to Utah Family Law that impacts gender-expansive youth, creating a summer camp in Cache Valley for LGBTQ+ folks, and how we want to be involved in Logan Pride this year in September!
It’s Pride Month! Check out the events shared in our last newsletter, and some of the next ones coming up!
You can access our presentation powerpoint via the download link at the bottom of this email for further details.

Celebration Cycle

“The Rainbow Connection” - Our first Newsletter was sent out!
- If you missed it, check it out at this link
Support Safe Schools for LGBTQ+ Youth - Resource Created
- Several amazing coalition members worked together with district officials to collate a list of steps to follow when a student in public school at Cache or Logan School District need to report bullying.
- Check out the infographic on the left to download, share, and learn more!
- There was also discussion about writing to the local newspapers about Logan High stating there were 0 reports of bullying this school year and sharing some of this helpful info for people who might want to know in our community

Take Action!

Logan City School District has a Board seat up for grabs - Interim Board Member position available for District 1 - Ellis/Bridger Elementary Neighborhood
- Applications are due TODAY at 3pm! Contact Rachel Behm, Executive Assistant to send in your application: [email protected], or call (435) 755-2300.
- This is a unique opportunity to join the school board without having to be elected. It’s a 6 month term starting June 25th 2024. Click this link to see a map of the area that you must live in to qualify.

Volunteer!

Cache Pride is in need of volunteers for their Friday night teen group. Respond to this email or reach out to [email protected] if you’re interested!
On Saturday, 6/8/24, Logan Pride will be partnering with Project Rainbow to deliver flags across Cache County for Pride Week. Folks will meet on Saturday at 10am at the Logan Pride House, and then assign routes. Visit this link if you’d like to volunteer!

Support the Collective!

Help us add to our new monthly newsletter we’re going to be sending out in mid-June!
Connect with us on socials or send us an email to share upcoming events, opportunities, resources, projects, and more that you think people should hear about.
Here are some of the roles available that we need help with! If you’re interested, please send us a message on Discord or email us at [email protected]

Cache LGBTQ+ Collective - Sustainability Roles

Discussion

We had some great discussions at the last meeting! Here’s a brief recap of what we talked about:

Changing our name! Like we mentioned early, we proposed a name change at this meeting to go from being the Cache LGBTQ+ Advocacy Coalition to the Cache LGBTQ+ Collective!
Hosting a back-to-school family event at a local park
- Event for families, parents, and educators to get together and access resources, make friends, and have fun before the school year starts again
- Opportunity for new people to hear about the Collective and for folks who haven’t been able to come to get more involved
Discussion about Summer Camps
- Jessica (she/her) brought up the topic of creating a local summer camp for LGBTQ+ kids and adolescents in the valley
- If you’re interested in getting involved, let us know!
Preparing for Logan Pride in September
- Cameron (they/them) is sponsoring us at Logan Pride this year! We need to come up with decoration ideas and collect some tabling materials.
- It would be ideal to have fun activities or things folks can get at our booth. If you have an idea, please let us know!
Summer schedule for meetings & locations - evenings at Cache Pride Center? At a park or other fun place? At the library?
- Let us know what you would prefer!

Special Topic - Guardian ad Litem

In general, if a minor between 16-18 wants to change their gender on their birth certificate, even with parental permission, there MUST be a Private Guardian ad Litem involved.

The state of Utah has been making many changes to the way Family Law works and it’s impacting Trans youth, their families, and professionals in the justice system. One such impactful change is that during a divorce case, a child’s gender identity and a parent being affirming/un-affirming toward a child cannot be considered in who should have custody.

There are many Guardian ad Litems who disagree with these changes, and want to make sure people know how to access these now mandatory services for free. Click the Download button below to access a complete list of PGALs (Private Guardian ad Litems) in the state of Utah. The names with two red asterisks ** are those who are willing to do Pro Bono (free) work to help a minor get a legal sex change on their birth certificate.