AIDS (Disease)

Scope and Contents The minutes begin with a report on a presentation from Lothian and Borders Police concerning the new Lesbian and Gay Police Liaison in the Serious Crimes Squad (Police Scotland Headquarters at Fettes Avenue). There is further discussions concerning public relations and launching the scheme. Concerns amongst members about police and community relationships are also raised and discussed.Other topics discussed include: call cards; befriending issues concerning a meeting with a...

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Topics discussed include: a report on purchasing computers (a copy of the report is attached to minutes); vacant posts; concerns about renting out premises to non-gay groups; accommodation at the Cumbrae Conference; and a comment that West and Wilde are selling condoms and lubricant containing Nonoxynol‐9 (historically believed to prevent transmission of HIV).

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Topics discussed include: office equipment; Fife Switchboard; training; Body Positive; the Dunblane Conference; Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM); recent calls; and a warning about scandal-seeking journalists and disclosing information to befrienders.

Also discussed is the Stonewall Youth Project and a flow-chart is provided which shows when to refer a caller.

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: the death of a former member who died following complications related to AIDS; membership questions; Welcome Group; the National Bisexual Conference; phone duty commitment; new arrangements for the team mentors scheme; Icebreakers; the Dunblane Conference; job descriptions; training report; and questions relating to Dundee contacts and the organisation, At Ease, which provides advice and information to members of the Armed Forces.Additional pages include...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: the Sunday Group; Icebreakers; an advertising report; an information report; an update on the annual report; details of the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard (EGS) Annual Conference; phone duty room keys; a plaque for a former member who died of complications related to AIDS; a Box 2000 advertisement; request for a speaker from Samaritans; a discussion of call cards; finances; a reminder to tick column on statistical call sheets if call related to AIDS; International...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed in the Lesbian Line meeting include: befriending and calls; discos including how they are advertised; correspondence including a Channel 4 programme called Out and a conference on HIV and Nutrition; G Spot Radio requesting interviewee; trainees; and the Equal Opportunities Policy.Topics discussed in the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Trust's Joint Team Meeting include: a Co-ordinator's report covering further discussion about the Ethics and Equality Committee...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed in Lesbian Line meeting include: a new group for lesbians with disabilities; a team building weekend; moving rooms within premises; collecting information for a 'women's folder' such as guesthouses and restaurants; befriending comfirmations; meeting with Stonewall; upcoming discussion on lesbians and alcohol; training update; and feedback on the National Conference.Topics discussed in the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard Trust's Joint Team Meeting include: call cards;...

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Topics discussed include: updates on befriendings, the Women's Group meeting, and the Women's AIDS leaflet; a funding application for International Women's Day; a training report; funding for Lesbian Line's Safe Sex leaflet awarded from The Women's Network; and nominations for office bearers.

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Topics discussed include: recent befriending; International Women's Day; an update on the Woman's AIDS leaflet; and training.

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Topics discussed include: voting rights at conference; attendance at meetings; handling of abusive calls from men; a discussion of phone calls and befriending; an update on the Social Group and difficult situation at a recent meeting; hosting a workshop at the Women, HIV and AIDS Conference at Spittal Street Centre; accounts update; lesbian filmmakers; statistics; and social events.

A yellow insert is included advising on the date of the next meeting.