| Dear Chapter Leader, Tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 15th, the The Kelly Clarkson Show will air a full, PFLAG-inspired episode centering the stories of transgender people and how #LoveTakesAction. Tune in to see our own Jeff Walker and his daughter Harleigh from PFLAG Auburn (Ala.), along with Laverne Cox, Trace Lysette, and Patricia Clarkson. You won’t want to miss it! We’ve got an easy-to-use toolkit with suggested posts and messages for you to share a tune-in notice widely, not just with your chapter but your social media followers too; we want to drive viewership and build excitement! Also, please plan to comment on The Kelly Clarkson Show’s Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok posts about the show on Wednesday and after. Your words of love and affirmation will help keep those spaces safe and affirming for our transgender loved ones and families. Let’s ensure that #LoveTakesAction in support of our trans loved ones. Jamie Curtis (she/her)
Director of Chapter Engagement |
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| | Important! Google Deleting Inactive Accounts |
| This December, Google will start deleting accounts that have been inactive for two (2) or more years. For PFLAG chapters, this is particularly important if you have files that are kept in an inactive account. If you do, we recommend either logging into the inactive account or, if you can’t, making a copy of those files. For more info, see the Google Policy. Have questions? Please contact Brooke Smith at bsmith@pflag.org. |
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|  | Annual Chapter Responsibilities |
| The new fiscal year has started, and Angel Kearns, our Chapter Services Coordinator, has laid out all the information needed for this year's Chapter Responsibilities season, including helpful links to ensure your chapter remains in good standing. Don’t forget that this year's deadline is February 15, 2024! Angel Kearns, our Chapter Engagement Coordinator, is here to provide support or answer any questions you might have. She’ll also hold upcoming drop-in office hours throughout the annual responsibilities season, dedicated to addressing any questions or concerns you might have, helping you with the required reports for your Annual Responsibilities, and tackling any hiccups with the Member Portal. Sign up to join her next office hours: Please reach out to Angel (akearns@pflag.org) if you need support or have additional questions. |
| | Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and their Families |
| A beautiful and powerful book developed by interviewer Peggy Gillespie, and published by Skinner House Books with the collaboration of PFLAG National and the Transgender Legal & Defense Fund, Authentic Selves celebrates trans and nonbinary people and their families in stunning photographs and compelling stories. Now, the folks behind Authentic Selves have a traveling exhibit that PFLAG chapters can bring to their communities, nationwide. A number of chapters are already participating, and yours can be next! Whether hosting at a school, house of worship, library, or elsewhere, Authentic Selves—which features numerous PFLAG families within its pages PLUS a preface by PFLAG National CEO Brian Bond—builds on PFLAG’s work to soften hearts, change minds, and create a lasting difference. Order the book now, or for more information on booking the exhibit, please visit the Authentic Selves website or contact Peggy Gillespie at familydiversityprojects@gmail.com. |
| | PFLAG Academy Online: November 2023 |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT: Supporting Trans & Nonbinary Loved Ones: What Would You Do? People who are transgender and nonbinary (and their affirming families) are under attack – in state legislatures, in the media, and in schools. There has never been a greater need to have educated and engaged allies fighting for equality. In this session, updated for 2023, we’ll review what advocates need to know to fight for their trans and nonbinary loved ones. Then we’ll put what we’ve learned to work, navigating real-world scenarios. Register now! On-Demand Sessions |
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| | Access through the PFLAG Member Portal to find resources, toolkits, branding materials, and more for Chapter Leaders! |
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| All of PFLAG's branding assets, including the chapter logo generator, the branding guide, and more! |
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| Use the PFLAG Member Portal to update your chapter contact info, membership lists, leadership rosters and meetings. |
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(202) 467-8180 | love@pflag.org |
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