DEI: A Conversation About Coming Out as LGBTQ

Please join us Tuesday, July 13, from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. for

 "Someone just came out to me ... Now what?!"

A conversation with parents of children who are coming out as LGBTQ

As a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.  As Rotarians, the Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do is our moral code for personal and business relationships.  

Did you know...

·       “Nearly nine-in-ten U.S. adults (87%) say they know someone who is gay or lesbian.”  (2016 Survey by the Pew Research Center)

·       “[Y]ounger generations are far more likely to consider themselves to be something other than heterosexual. This includes about one in six adult members of Generation Z (those aged 18 to 23 in 2020).”  (2021 Gallup Annual Update) 

·       “About three in 10 Americans (31%) report having a friend, relative or colleague who is transgender.  Fully half of adults younger than 30 have a transgender person in their lives.”  (2021 Gallup Survey)

 “Coming out” is when an LGBTQ person decides to reveal an important part, if not the most important part, of who they are with someone in their life—and that could be with you.    

And now someone you know, work with, and/or love, has felt close enough to you to take the risk to come out to you, you may be unsure as to what to say and what to do in response, especially if you are a parent or grandparent.  

“How can I start and continue this important conversation to better know and understand the LGBTQ person in my life?”  “Can I really understand if it goes against my beliefs and values?”

This is your opportunity to hear first-hand from parents of LGBTQ children who have been in that very position, that seemingly complicated place, and who have asked those questions and many more in their journey of understanding.  Join us for this candid conversation and to hear from parents on what they felt they did right, and where they wished they had a “do-over.” 

Join us for “Someone just came out to me, now what?!”

A Conversation with Parents of Children Who are Coming Out as LGBTQ on Tuesday, July 13 at 6:00 p.m.

You must register in advance for this meeting. Contact Dana Kohlmeyer for registratoin information. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You are encouraged to bring your questions and to interact with the parents in a safe, learning space carved out for all participants.

Peace,

Brian Monroe, Chair

DEI Task Force, D6270