SCHEDULE
Presented by the 100% Society
Ari Dehn, President
Hailey Hongo, Vice President
Tyler Williams, Secretary
Andrew Ballerstein, Treasurer
Chelsee Ackley, Rainbow Ball Designer
New of Note:
Youth can start working on activities that will give them tickets for games at the Saturday night
dance after registration on Friday. Instructions with name tags and t-shirts – see also page 6.
Advisors will receive a donated copy of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the
Universe by Simon & Schuster, the publisher for their lending libraries.
Come ready for Warm Up Arts and Crafts in the Gym + discussions facilitated by the
Mount Desert Island HS Gay/Straight Diversity Alliance!
FRIDAY ARRIVAL 12:00 – 12:45 Early Registration & Check in for guests arriving early –GYM
12:30 – 1:00 As a non-straight person... Should I come out at school? As a straight ally... what can
I do to help that won't "out" my friends? Come share your issues and get support!
MDIHS/GSDA, GYM Classroom #15 (note: please be respectful of noise as there is a class in room
14 until 12:30)
1:00 – 2:30 Admissions Luncheon, Jesse Blackburn
Congratulations to last year’s 100% Society membership which was honored by Maine
Campus Compact at the State House in Augusta for Service Learning including
offering the Rainbow Ball Weekend
2013-2014 Officers: Tyler Williams, Ari Dehn, Alex Roberts, Serah Lundgren,
Beccie Manning, & Chelsee Ackley
FRIDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING APRIL 10
2:00-3:00 Meeting of the Counselors – Murdock Conference Room, Lis Clark
2:30-3:00 As a non-straight person... Should I come out at school? As a straight ally... what can I do
to help that won't "out" my friends? Come share your issues and get support!
MDIHS/GSDA, GYM Classroom #15
3:30 Crafts END in the GYM
3:30 Registration & Check in ENDS in the GYM
(Additional registration takes place at Performing Arts Center (PAC) 6:30 – 7:30pm)
3:30 – 4:30pm Speed Meeting and other Ice-Breakers, GYM
4:30 – 6:00pm Dinner & Talent Show Sign Up from 5-6pm, Kilburn Commons Cafeteria
4:30 – 6:15 Reception with Linda Eastman, Rainbow Ball Photographer, Powers Gallery
6:00 pm - For those planning to compete bring props & talent and meet in the PAC
6:15 pm – “Consent Matters” Vanessa McCoy, Maine Health Equity & DEAN, PAC
Counseling Staff from Sexual Assault Services, AMHC will be available in lobby.
7:00 pm – High School Talent Contest & Show, Hosted by Chanel Honeywell,
Lyzz Bien, & guests, PAC
Optional After Friday night talent show:
For those who might want to stay up and watch "Becoming Chaz", the transformation of Chastity Bono,
darling girlchild of superstars Sunny and Cher, into Chaz Bono. Award winning documentary. Come see it
at St. Aiden's Church with the MDIHS Gay/Straight Diversity Alliance! Popcorn, icewater and a chaperoned
walk back to your sleeping quarters provided.
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SATURDAY MORNING APRIL 11
8:00 – Breakfast Upstairs in Torrey Hallway
9:00 - Official Welcome, UMM President Dr. Joyce Hedlund, PAC
9:15 – The 100% Society Honors Betsy Parsons & Peter Rees for decades of service
supporting LGBT youth in Maine.
9:55 -11:30am – Keynote Address, “Gender in the 20th Century” Jenn Burleton,
As Founder and Executive Director of TransActive Gender Center in Portland, Oregon, Jenn
Burleton is considered an authority and nationally recognized leader on issues relating to
transgender and gender diverse children and youth. Jenn Burleton has guided development of
teaching tools that have defined and expanded understanding of how gender identity develops, is
experienced and expressed by children and youth.
11:30 am- 4:30 pm Free HIV testing will be available, condoms, etc., downstairs
rooms in Torrey Hall conducted confidentially by Maine Health Equity / Down East AIDS
Network. Maine Family Planning will have additional information as well.
Saturday Afternoon Workshops & Activities– “Ticket to Awesome”
11:50-12:40 – SUPPORT GROUPS ALL– Networking and Personal Development
Upstairs Torrey Hall “Individual Break-out Support Groups” – YOUTH ONLY go to the meeting of most
interest: Ally (228), Asexual (Study Center Back room), Bisexual/Pansexual (226), Curious/ Questioning
(230), Gay (Study Center Large room), Lesbian (221), Non-Binary/Agender (234),
Transgender (232)
11:50-12:40 – SUPPORT GROUP FOR FACULTY ADVISORS – Hosted by Betsy Parsons
Science 113
Lunch, Upstairs Torrey Hall – 12:45 – 1:15
Powers Hall Gallery Open - Linda Eastman’s Rainbow Ball Photographs
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1:30 – 2:15 FIRST SESSION BLOCK (choose 1)
“Two-Spirit People: Perceptions of Gender” T228
Native American perspective on gender non binary and the specialness of this gift.
George Neptune, Passamaquoddy Tribe, Abbe Museum Educator, U Maine Graduate
Program
"Everyone Matters", T230 Change starts with you! Join us in an interactive session about building antihate campaigns at your school or college. Participants will be engaged in an active session that shares
how other campuses have embraced this program, provide expectations for the campaign, openly
brainstorm about engagement around the topic of inclusivity, and provide time for real planning to
incorporate creativity into their own campus Everyone Matters program. Jannie Durr & Eric Edgecomb,
Jannie serves as the Assistant Director for Residence Life at UMPI. She is also pursuing her PhD in the Higher
Education Leadership program at UMaine. She is an active and proud ally on the UMPI campus and identifies as
bisexual and sappiosexual. She is the primary organizer for the Everyone Matters anti-hate social media campaign at
UMPI.
Circus Delight Belly Dance Workout, Lower Gym – Specially created fun dance cardio
workout routine with Kessie Smith-Marengo, Dance Instructor at UMM and locally
Get Your Craft On! Science 109, MDIHS Help us paint the mural for the Ball, try some
charcoal with water, come take some "down time" or visit with others if you like.
Book Arts Studio open in Dorward Hall, with Bernie Vinzani, Book Arts Faculty Member,
print a supportive quote.
The Clothesline Project, SCI 115 from 1:30 to 3:30, if you want to decorate a T-shirt that will be displayed at a public event bring awareness to domestic violence with Michelle Grant & Jordyn Knowles as part of BEH450 Senior Project. Do You Have Your Activities Verified for Tickets for the Games at the Ball????
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2:25 – 3:10 SECOND SESSION (choose 1)
“Two-Spirit People: Perceptions of Gender”, T228
Native American perspective on gender non binary and the specialness of this gift.
George Neptune, Passamaquoddy Tribe, Abbe Museum Educator, U Maine Graduate
Program
“Supporting GSTAs and Individual Students” T234
Facilitated discussion for those wanting more information and ideas. Peter Rees and Betsy
Parsons, Peter & Betsy together have decades of experience working with school clubs
supporting Gay, Straight, Trans Alliances through their work with GLSEN.
"Diversity in Motion" T230 We are going to work on understanding, support and respect for all with an
interactive demonstration. UMPI 100%
Belly Dance Workout, Lower Gym – Specially created fun dance cardio workout routine with
Kessie Smith-Marengo, Dance Instructor at UMM and locally
Scavenger Hunt and Awareness Walk starts behind Torrey Hall” Jenny Robish, Youth Outreach
Coordinator at Washington County: One Community
Open Pool Swim with Lifeguards, Reynolds Center until 4:30
Book Arts Studio open in Dorward Hall, with Bernie Vinzani, Book Arts Faculty Member,
come over and print a supportive quote.
The Clothesline Project, SCI 115 from 1:30 to 3:30, if you want to decorate a T-shirt that will be displayed at a public event bring awareness to domestic violence with Michelle Grant & Jordyn Knowles as part of BEH450 Senior Project. Get Your Craft On! Science 109, MDIHS Help us paint the mural for the Ball, try some
charcoal with water, come take some "down time" or visit with others if you like.
Do You Have Your Activities Verified for Tickets for the Games at the Ball????
3:20-4:00 THIRD SESSION (choose 1)
"Trans in the Workplace" T221 – Providing information and tips on how to be trans and interact with coworkers in the workspace as well as understanding your legal rights in the workplace. Ayrca LèStrange,
Professional Hairdresser, Prime Cuts Salon, Waterville, ME
“Above the Influence”, T 226 – Active workshop discussing stress and feeling overwhelmed and the
influences in your lives and how your goals fit in. You will be challenged to think critically about the
adverse effects of drug and alcohol use. Jenny Robish, Youth Outreach Coordinator at Washington
County: One Community
“Consent 101”, T232- Covering interpersonal casual consent and non consent, like peer pressure and
asking before touching etc, along with sexual consent. Resources will be distributed. Olivia Bradstreet & Ari Jihan, Graduates of Equality Maine's New Leaders Project
Get Your Craft On! Science 109, MDIHS Help us paint the mural for the Ball, try some
charcoal with water, come take some "down time" or visit with others if you like.
Open Pool Swim with Lifeguards, Reynolds Center until 4:30
Book Arts Studio open in Dorward Hall, with Bernie Vinzani, Book Arts Faculty Member,
come over and print a supportive quote.
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SATURDAY EVENING APRIL 12
4:30 – 6:00 pm Dinner, Kilburn Commons Cafeteria
(Remember, showers only available until 6:00pm at the Fitness Center)
7:00 – 11:00 pm Rainbow Ball, “Carnival” Theme, Pellon Center, Bus loads 6:45pm
11:00pm – 1:00am After Party Science 102 with the big screen for movies
OR join a smaller group
"Kinky Boots". Based on a true story- shoe factory and town in rural England transform into making
footwear for drag queens in order to survive. Funny and heartwarming. Come see it at St. Aiden's
Church with the MDIHS Gay/Straight Diversity Alliance! Popcorn, icewater and a chaperoned walk
back to your sleeping quarters provided.
SUNDAY MORNING APRIL 13
8:00 – 9:00 am Showers available at the Fitness Center
9:00 am Breakfast, Feedback & Farewells in Science 102!
9:30 – Gallery Exhibition comes down!
9:15 – Strategy Meeting for Sustaining RBW with Interested Chaperones/Advisors
10:00 am Southern / Coastal Bus pickup behind Torrey Hall
! 100% THANK YOU RAINBOW BALL HEROES
100% Society Members & Former Members/Alumni, Omicron Delta Pi (Gender Identity-Inclusive,
Human Rights Fraternity), Maine Community Foundation, UMS Diversity Committee, Student Senate,
Sigma Chi Lambda, Psi Delta Fraternity, UMPI’s 100% Society,
Machias PFLAG, Eastman Studios, St. Aiden’s Episcopal Church, Mount Desert Island GSDA,
Washington Academy GSTA, Machias Memorial GSTA, Downeast & Southern Maine GLSENs, Josh &
Davan Becker, Workshop Presenters, Liz Sullivan Rainbow Cupcakes, Catawamteak Foundation,
Rhiannon & Ruby, Fire Sign Entertainment, Washington County: One Community,
Sexual Assault Services of AMHC, Down East AIDS Network, Derry Rundlett,
Simon & Schuster Young Adult Literature, Aramark,
The Washington County Education Consortium, Healthy Acadia,
The Lisa Stewart Women's Health Center, the Bar Harbor YWCA, and UMM Offices
Activities that can earn a youth a ticket for games and such at the Rainbow Ball Dance:
Each workshop you attend Helping with moving tables Talking to a chaperone/ counselor
not with your group Attend a physical activity Attend a craft activity
Helping clean up after a craft activity
Help with an activity
Talk to someone not with your group
6 Eating a meal with a new group of
people Helping clean up breakfast or
sleeping space Seeing the pictures in Powers
Gallery
Participating in an activity to get to
know other people
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Who Will Hear?
Chris Crittenden, UMM Faculty Member for 2014 Poetry Workshop at RBW
i want to be heard by you
more than anyone
but it seems you are less likely to hear me
than anyone,
and that is part of my shout
as i write this.
but i do know one thing:
someone will hear this poem--someone will.
i’m not sure who or where
but i am not the only one
who has felt the brick wall
of a shoulder turning away;
who has felt the iron gate
of family or community, locking shut.
some people close their thoughts
within layers of fear
to keep who i am from getting in.
this poem is me daring to speak.
this poem is my courage,
singing out in a world that
is often ugly in the ways it perceives.
as i write these words,
i realize there is one person
who needs to hear them
more than anyone else--and that is me.
i deserve to embrace my own voice
and my own right to shout out
and to sing and laugh-to be proud of who i am.
it does not matter
if this poem earns someone else’s high grade.
just by writing down what I feel, what I think-that makes this poem special,
and it reminds me that I am special,
and through all the emotions
and all experiences that i will have throughout my life;
and all the joys and hopes; the loves
and sweet memories; and also the
frustrations and fears, and
the walls of ears that just won’t hear me,
through all this,
throughout everything,
i am beautiful -just the way i am.
Farewell Friends!! 7 4/7/15