Gay Men's HIV/STD Taskforce
About us
Mission:
"The Task Force supports and guides ongoing effective and comprehensive prevention responses to HIV and STDs among MSM in the Seattle area."
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Who We Are |
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The Gay Men's HIV/STD Taskforce began as an action item from the final report of the Seattle Gay Men's Health Summit that was held on World AIDS day December 1st 2000. The action item included establishing a broad-based GBM HIV/STD prevention coalition to standardize educational messages, examine and disseminate community norms, develop emotional health resources and develop fundraising strategies.
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What We Do |
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The Gay Men's HIV/STD Taskforce is a coalition of community individuals, leaders and service providers dedicated to supporting and addressing the prevention and health needs of Gay and Bisexual men in Seattle King County. The Taskforce is open to all interested individuals. Members have various backgrounds and community experiences in gay and bisexual men's health issues. The Taskforce strives to be inclusive of all of the various opinions and philosophies related to eliminating the spread of HIV and STDs in the community while also improving the overall health outcomes of Gay and Bisexual men. We also endeavor to coordinate prevention messages and provide up to date HIV and STD information to the community.
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How We Do It |
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Gay Men's HIV/STD Taskforce meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 East Seneca, Seattle [MAP]
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Membership |
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Task Force membership is open to anyone who supports the mission of the group. (Adopted 1-13-03). Learn more about how to join.
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Voting eligibility |
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- New members must attend three consecutive meetings to earn voting privileges; voting members who miss two consecutive meetings lose their privileges, but can earn them back at the second meeting attended after the absence.
- Voting privileges are conferred on individuals, not agencies or organizations. (Adopted 11-18-02, Re-confirmed 1-13-03)
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Decision-making model |
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- A quorum equals 50% + 1 of the currently eligible voting members. (Adopted 1-13-03)
- Decisions are passed by 60% of a quorum. (Adopted 1-13-03)
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Public Health - Seattle & King County's HIV/AIDS program provides staffing support for the work of the Taskforce.
For further information, please contact or e-mail us at the address listed below.
Quinten Welch
Educator Consultant
Public Health - Seattle & King County
400 Yesler Way, 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
Office: (206) 205-8671 Fax: (206) 205-5281
Email: quinten.welch@metrokc.gov
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