PortadaResumen de la Conferencia
El Village Summit es una reunión de hombres gay y sus amigos en el área oeste de las montañas para quienes su salud es importante. Nuestros talleres están diseñados para promover la participación. No creas que va a ser una lección, al contrario, el éxito de este evento depende de los participantes. No estamos interesados en títulos profesionales; queremos escuchar tu experiencia porque todos podemos aprender de las experiencias de los demás.
El Village Summit se trata de ti. Mientras nuestros voluntarios han reunido talleres interactivos, tu y tus experiencias compartidas enriquecerán el fin de semana de todos nosotros. Revisa el horario de la Conferencia para más detalles en cuanto a los talleres y eventos.
2008 schedule!
THE VILLAGE SUMMIT
August 1-3 2008
Friday 6-7pm Conference Room
Registration
Friday 7-8:30pm Conference Room
Opening Session
Special introduction by Dottie Dixon!
Village Short film ”PRIDE ELEVATED”
Interactive Presentation by Kilo Zamora of the Inclusion Center for Community and Justice.
Friday 8:30-10:00pm
Square Dance Social
Ross Lopton of the “Temple Squares” will call out several square dances, followed by queeraoke for prizes!
Appetizers by Cuisine Unlimited:
Beef Tenderloin Roulade
Coconut Chicken with Apricot Mustard Sauce
Vegetable Crudite
Gourmet Cheese
Cash Beer Bar
Saturday 8-9am Conference Room
Registration
Saturday 9am-10am Conference Room
Sushi for Dummies
Carl Navales
Are you in love with sushi but intimidated by the idea of making your own? Carl makes it easy with a step by step demonstration. You’ll get tips on picking the right ingredients, preparing sushi rice, slicing raw fish, and pressing sushi rolls, plus there will be samples for tasting! This is a hands-on experience so please wash your hands beforehand.
Carl Navales love his job at the Hotel Monaco and enjoys volunteering for the Utah AIDS Foundation and the Village. He shares his passion for sushi by entertaining friends and family.
Saturday 9-10 Board Room
10 Percent: A Queer American History
Bonnie Owens
Too often LGBTQ people are viewed as individual members of a sexual minority. Little attention is paid to our language, history, and culture. We are a colonized people whose history has been disappeared into popular history or forgotten completely. During this presentation we’ll discuss some of the language, events, and symbols that make up the history of Queer America.
Bonnie Owens is the new Youth Program Coordinator for the Utah Pride Center. Utah born and raised, Bonnie graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Gender Studies and a minor in Human Rights. Former co-president of the U's Queer Student Union and longtime intern in the LGBT Resource Center, Bonnie is devoted to furthering equality and celebrating queerness in Utah.
Saturday 9-10 South Patio
Moving Meditation
Andrea Kalvesmaki
Please wear loose-fitting clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel. Life and Educational Coach, Andrea Kalvesmaki, invites you to join in the exploration of your life, your health, your body, and its natural movement with EDGU. Developed by Jeffrey "Page" Redman, EDGU (edge-you) "is evolutionary spinal maintenance." Isolating the movement of the spinal column with an open, flowing stance, EDGU balances body, mind and central nervous system while opening your spiritual core to explore. Our minds and thoughts do not operate in isolation from our bodies. Balancing life means finding balance within and without.
Andrea Kalvesmaki is the owner of Creative Coaching, an NLP-based private life- and educational- coaching practice in Salt Lake City. Within my work, I have always maintained that the outer body mirrors the inner body. Through meditation and yoga, I help my clients deepen their life-skill work. EDGU is an exciting blend of yogic breathing, spiritual awareness, and body movement that balances the right and left hemispheres of the brain and aligns the spinal column. It is a fantastic Moving Meditation, and it is new to Utah. I am excited to bring this movement to the gay community!
Saturday 10:15-11:45 Conference Room
A Tale of Two Males; the Story of Dating and Relationships
Chuck Diviney and Josh Bytendorp
The focus of this very interactive workshop is to help those in relationships (and seeking relationships) to understand how to keep the "fire" going. Examples of relationships discussed include family, friends, and sexual/romantic relationships. Further, the workshop consists mostly of audience participation and feedback, along with questions about relationships. Examples of questions may include issues about love, sex, open/closed, domestic violence, substance abuse, communication, financial issues, treatment options, and much more.
In addition to his work as a Domestic Violence Specialist and Nationally Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Chuck Diviney owns and operates three of his own companies, CLD3, diviney, and the Fabulous Five. His work involves national and local presentations; domestic violence treatment; couple’s counseling; individual counseling; and specialization in sexuality, career and life development, and bereavement. The Fabulous Five is his latest program, focusing on “bringing balance back to life.” His dream for this business was to help someone reorganize their life goals and create a personal pathway to life. To add, Chuck has recently completed a 5 year domestic violence research project and is due to be internationally published in July 2009.
Josh Bytendorp received his bachelors in psychology and has been working in the social service field for 3 years. Josh is currently working as a case manager for the Utah AIDS Foundation. Josh has been volunteering with the Village for a year and half and this is his 3rd year presenting for the Village Summit.
Saturday 10:15-11:45 Dance Floor
Spicy Sex
Tyler Fisher and Reese Serr
No, we’re not recommending you use salsa as lube. Ouch! Instead, we’ll share some hot (safe and jalapeno free) sex tips that will expand your horizons and keep your love life full of surprises. After that we’ll get into a discussion of sex toys, the best lubes, safer sex tips that move beyond condoms, avoiding a sexual rut when in a long term relationship, role-playing, and taking sex out of the bedroom.
Tyler Fisher has worked for both the Harm Reduction Project and the Salt Lake Valley Health Department, and currently serves as the Director of Programming for the Utah AIDS Foundation.
Reese Serr is a health educator for the Salt Lake Valley Health Department in the HIV/STD prevention program, primarily working with incarcerated women to reduce their risk for HIV infection.
Saturday 10:15-11:45 Board Room
Write it out! Creative Journaling
Dean Pappas
Creative journaling can be used to resolve interpersonal problems (such are relationships), as well as being used to access dreams, to assist in materializing desires, or to explore feelings. This workshop is designed to introduce participants to a creative tool that assists exploring all aspects of life. Bring your own personal goals, as each participant will be guided individually to explore her or his own uniqueness.
Dean Pappas, MA, CJEA, is a Master’s level art therapist. He has facilitated workshops for Queer Spirit and several California AIDS Service Organizations, focusing on same-sex couple dynamics and using art to help individuals with HIV express themselves creatively.
Saturday 10:15-11:45 South Patio
Queer Sports 101
SLCGAA
Salt Lake has a vibrant queer sports community and there are plenty of options for both competitive and social athletes. The men and women of the Salt Lake City Gay Athletic Association, QUAC, Ultimate Frisbee, Team TryAngles Cycle Club, and others will fill you in on the details of their organization and then break us up into groups for sport specific skill workshops.
The Salt Lake City Gay Athletic Association, led by Mark Barr, consists of Mountain West Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Pride Softball. Because of the Football League’s efforts, Gay Bowl VIII is taking place in Salt Lake City this October, with over 20 teams represented.
Saturday 10:15-11:45 West Patio
Hermanos de Luna y Sol
Alex Moya
What is Hermanos de Luna y Sol? The Utah AIDS Foundation has adapted this program for the gay and bisexual Hispanic community in Utah. The participants are connected in one way or another and they come from the same roots; they are Latinos and they carry the same blood; they are linked with their past, among themselves, with their future; they are part of the power that ruled the day and the night among the ancient inhabitants of America. They are hermanos, Alex Moya leads a discussion about the many challenges facing gay Hispanic men and what individuals and organizations like the Utah AIDS Foundation are doing to promote a healthy gay Hispanic community.
Alex Moya is the program coordinator for Hermanos de Luna y Sol, a program of the Utah AIDS Foundation.
Saturday 12-12:45 Conference Room
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Kilo Zamora and the Village Core Group
Are you culturally competent? Find out in this intense and paradigm shifting exercise in ridding ourselves of preconceptions and seeing people for who they really are.
R. Kilo Zamora is the executive director for the Inclusion Center (formerly the National Conference for Community and Justice, or NCCJ). Zamora has been with the Inclusion Center for the last 13 years. With the direction of Inclusion Center to fight bias, bigotry and racism by promoting understanding and respect for all people, Zamora has experience working with groups locally and across the country.
Saturday 12:45-2:00 Conference Room
Lunch
Lunch provided by Glaxo-Smith Kline. Cuisine Unlimited caters.
Pre-made sandwich board
Mandarin pasta salad
Fruit kebabs
Relish tray with spinach dip.
Saturday 12:45pm-2:00pm Conference Room
Lunch Presentation:HIV and Substance Use
Dr. Ken Fisher
Did you know that poppers can be as risky for HIV transmission as meth? Meth has received a great deal of media publicity, but what about ecstasy, heroin, or even alcohol? What drugs are the least risky? What is the impact of substance use on an individual with HIV? Is cannabis a good alternative to other pain medications? Dr. Fisher gets the conversation started on this controversial topic.
Ken Fisher, MD, has practiced medicine since 1982 and been a member of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association since 1984. Awarded the 2007 Legacy Award Phoenix from the LGBT Community Center, he specializes in HIV and Hepatitis.
Saturday 2-3:30 Conference Room
Monogamy vs. Manhunt
Joseph Richards
What is love? Other than the name of a tired old club song, I mean. Do gay men really want love, or are we perfectly happy to enjoy sex without it? It’s the age old question of whether we want monogamy or Manhunt. Joey Richards of Planned Parenthood leads an in-depth discussion of what constitutes healthy sexuality and how we can learn to express our sexuality in positive, affirming ways.
Joseph Richards has been the public affairs coordinator for Planned Parenthood of Utah for over a year now. He originally hails from Irwinton, GA (pop. 587) where he experienced the oppression of a Southern Baptist lifestyle intent on denigrating people. He now works to help himself and others become and remain comfortable and happy. He is excited for the chance to lead a discussion on healthy sexuality and healthy relationships.
Saturday 2:00-3:30 Dance Floor
The Use of Dreams in the Waking World
John Shavers
Would you like to be able to remember your dreams and learn how to interpret them? Want to be able to influence the content and shape of your dreams? In this workshop we will focus on how dreams can play a role in psychological and physical health.
"Dr. Shavers has been involved in dream work on a professional level for the past 15 years and was a psychotherapist in Salt Lake City for 16 years. He is currently the executive director of Interethnic Health Alliance, a non-profit organization collecting and donating humanitarian goods to orphanages in Africa and India."
Saturday 2:00-3:30 Board Room
Gay Rags in Utah? Hellalujah!
Michael Aaron
What is it like running a gay newspaper in one of the reddest, most conservative states in the nation? A state where the LDS church has a stake in Utah’s two largest newspapers and the legislature makes it a point to put out at least one anti-gay “message” bill every session? You’d be surprised, but it’s actually a lot of fun! Michael Aaron shares war stories and delves into the evolution of the media’s portrayal of GLBT issues and how it compares to the mid ‘80’s when he first published a gay rag.
Michael Aaron is the editor of Q Salt Lake and was also involved in the creation of Salt Lake Metro, Q’s previous incarnation. He is an active force in Salt Lake’s gay community and founder of qVinum, Salt Lake’s GLBT wine club.
Saturday 2:00-3:30 South Patio
Massage: Give as Good as You Get
Paul Campbell/Zack Phifer
Massage therapy helps you relax, re-align and rejuvenate. There are many positive aspects to receiving massage therapy on an ongoing basis, and with the busy lives we lead, we can all benefit from a little stress-management. In this workshop, you’ll learn the secrets of giving a good massage from professionals. Paul and Zack will be on hand to demonstrate easy techniques that will elevate your massage skills to a whole new level. Please wear loose fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat and/or a towel.
Paul Campbell is a massage therapist for six years experienced in a variety of body work methodologies. He has his own private practice(www.massageutah.com) and also works at the Kura Door, one of Salt Lake’s premier spas. Zack has lots of experience in giving and receiving massage. It started with an 8 week course in massage, then a couple of Body Electric workshops, 5 years in a massage exchange group and ending with 2 years on the customer service side of an upscale spa, Zack continues to seek knowledge in body work.
Saturday 2:00-3:30 West Patio
¡Conócete a ti mismo!
Manuel de la Torre-Soriano
En compañía de Manuel descubramos como mejorar nuestra relación... con nosotros mismos. Tienes amigos, novios, familia, pero tambien te tienes a ti mismo, ven a platicar sobre tu conección contigo mismo y como el conocerte mejor te dará la oportunidad de salir adelante yllevar una vida mejor.
This will be a fun, bi-lingual, interactive workshop. In essence, I will present the idea of acting/pretending, as in Psychodrama or in Transactional Analysis AEmpty chair@ technique. Like a diamond, a human being is multidimensional, and this workshop will help you to explore all aspects of your personality.
Jesús Manuel de la Torre-Soriano nació en Zacatecas, México, e inmigró a los Estados Unidos. Trabajó por un tiempo en los campos agrícolas y después se unió al ejercito. Tuvo la oportunidad de trabajar en el Utah State Hospital como ayudante de psiquiatría. Estudió para trabajador social. Hoy es psicoterapista, envuelto en distintos programas y proyectos.
Jesus Manuel de la Torre-Soriano has a Masters degree in Social Work. Born in Jerez, Mexico, he was raised mostly in an unstable home where alcoholism was prevalent in Burley, Idaho. He overcame his upbringing and has made a career out of helping others in need, as a U of U crisis worker, and most recently with his private practice.
Saturday 3:45-5:15 Conference Room
Sexaliciously Single in Salt Lake City
Chuck Diviney and Josh Bytendorp
The focus of this workshop is to help those who are single overcome some of the hurdles that come with not being in a relationship. We will go into detail about how to love yourself in all aspects of your life and be a healthy, happy, single, gay man. This is a discussion with lots of audience participation and feedback, so questions may include issues about building friendships, coming to terms with loving your body, as well as building your self-esteem.
In addition to his work as a Domestic Violence Specialist and Nationally Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Chuck Diviney owns and operates three of his own companies, CLD3, diviney, and the Fabulous Five. His work involves national and local presentations; domestic violence treatment; couple’s counseling; individual counseling; and specialization in sexuality, career and life development, and bereavement. The Fabulous Five is his latest program, focusing on “bringing balance back to life.” His dream for this business was to help someone reorganize their life goals and create a personal pathway to life. To add, Chuck has recently completed a 5 year domestic violence research project and is due to be internationally published in July 2009.
Josh Bytendorp received his bachelors in psychology and has been working in the social service field for 3 years. Josh is currently working as a case manager for the Utah AIDS Foundation. Josh has been volunteering with the Village for 1½ years and this is his 3rd year presenting for the Village Summit.
Saturday 3:45-5:15 Dance Floor
El Sueño Americano
Joseph Acosta
Ahora que estás aquí asegúrate de llegar al éxito. Has tomado el paso mas importante en tu búsqueda por el sueño Americano, has dejado tu país y ahora vives en una cultura diferente, con sus sistemas y retos. Acompáñanos a descubrir como puedes lograr que tu Sueño Americano se haga realidad, algunos de los temas que Joseph discutirá son como ahcer para tener buen credito o comenzarlo, la importancia del seguro de salud y social y los retos que como inmigrantes encontramos. Juntos veremos como planear tu camino al éxito, el Sueño Americano puede ser tuyo.
Joseph Acosta se graduó con el Título de Ingeniero Comercial (Universidad Complutense de Madrid,2002), y obtuvo Maestría en Administración de Empresas Internacionales (Brigham Young univeristy, 2006). Joseph ha tenido una notable carrera trabajando con programas de desarrollo internacional para Siemens International en Alemania, Holanda, Inglaterra, y Chile. En los Estados Unidos se ha destacado trabajando para empresas como Ingersoll Rand Corporation. Actualmente es Vice Presidente de Operaciones y Finanzas para Fonroots Incorporated.
Saturday 3:45-5:15 Board Room
Build Your Own Religion
Panel
This provocative and interactive workshop contrasts organized religion with spirituality. Can you have one without the other? Some would argue that without a reliance on religious dogma, there can be no spirituality. Others have found spiritual nourishment by plucking doctrinal fruit from various trees of the orchard of god. It’s “choose your own religion” as our panel explores religious similarities in diverse faiths.
Franklin Evans is an ordained Methodist Clergy with 17 years at his local parish. He has advanced training in spiritual direction and formation. He’ll lead a panel of religious thinkers, including Russ Gorringe and members of the Interfaith Committee.
Saturday 3:45-5:15 South Patio
Self Defense
Kerry Bell
- Mind, Body, and Spirit discussion; to include mindset, awareness, and preparation.
- Demonstration of defensive tactics.
- Reporting crimes such as same sex domestic violence, on-line dating issues/ becoming victims from activities.
- Brief question and answer at the end.
Saturday 3:45-5:15 West Patio
Ask a Doc
Kelly Butler
From the ins and outs of anal sex to HIV, steroids to prostrate health, Dr. Kelly Butler gets up close and personal and answers all of the questions you might be too embarrassed to ask your regular doctor. Do we sometimes confuse a hot body with a healthy body? Abs of steel may look nice but are they a good indicator of prostate cancer or a healthy heart? What steps do we as men, specifically gay men, need to take to keep ourselves healthy? Join Dr. Butler for an informative Q & A about gay men's physical and sexual health.
Dr. Butler has been practicing medicine since 1983 and spent five of those years as the Director of the HIV Antibody Testing Program at The Center in Long Beach, California. He has given over 1000 seminars and in over 120 publications/articles. He and his partner, John Funk are proud to be supporters of the Utah Pride Center and other Utah GLBT community organizations.
Saturday 5:30-6:45 Conference Room
Be ProActive! Gay Politics in Utah
Equality Utah
What are the hot political issues facing Utah's GLBT community right now? Equality Utah has been fighting for our rights and will update us on threats to our civil liberties and opportunities for equality in the coming legislative session. They will also offer suggestions on how we as individuals can work to influence public policy.
Lauren Littlefield is the Field Coordinator for Equality Utah, a grassroots, statewide political advocacy organization working on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to secure equality and fairness, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Saturday 5:30-6:45 Dance Floor
RENT: the Musical-Learn to Live for the Moment!
Chuck Nuttall
“There is no future, there is no past…I live this moment as my last...” What is the wisdom behind the lyrics of RENT? How do we take the lessons from the show, and apply them to our own lives? How do you measure your life? How do you face difficult issues in your life? Can we really run away to Sante Fe and open up a restaurant, or do we need to figure out a way to face our issues and live in the moment? These are some of the questions explored in a fun, interactive session using multi-media and discussion to apply specific tools of “mindfulness” (living in the present) to our daily lives. Come prepared to have fun and participate in some thought-provoking discussions.
Chuck Nuttall, LCSW runs a private therapeutic practice in Salt Lake City. He is proud to have been an intern at the Whitman-Walker Clinic (one of the first clinics to focus on providing care for people with HIV) back in 1991. Over the intervening years he has gained extensive experience working with substance abuse and HIV issues while working for the Odyssey House of Utah and the Utah AIDS Foundation.
Saturday 5:30-6:45 Board Room
FREE HIV TESTING
Utah AIDS Foundation
This is the Oraquick test, so you can get your results back in about 30 minutes. Know your status!
Saturday 5:30-6:45 South Patio
Boot Camp Cardio
Reggie Murdock - IROCK Fitness
ARE YOU READY??? Want to get back into shape but don’t know where to start? This workshop is all about techniques you can use to motivate yourself to hit the gym or even work out from home. We’ll cover the basics of an effective cardio workout and then I will lead the group in a mini “boot-camp” experience. Wear loose clothing and don’t be afraid to sweat (showers available in the pool area). So what are you waiting for??? Are you ready???
Growing up overweight I found that in order to be happy and healthy I needed to change me; physically, mentally spiritually. At age 16 I enrolled into martial arts where I gained confidence and discipline. At 18 I enlisted into the U.S.M.C. where I propelled my fitness and confidence level to new heights. Later in my life after ending my service I continued my life change by becoming a personal trainer at a nationwide gym chain located in Salt Lake City. I have trained individuals from all walks of life, ranging from stay-at-home moms to Olympic athletes.
Saturday 5:30-6:45 West Patio
Gay Cops
Panel
What is it like coming out of the closet in a testosterone driven police force? Our panel of officers share their personal stories and talk about public safety issues that are of concern to gay men including: Steps officers have taken to curb cruising at the parks, drug use trends, teen sex laws, reporting discrimination, and same-sex domestic violence. Be on time or be prepared for a pat down and handcuffs.
Sergeant David Sperry, Corrections Bureau, Salt Lake County
Kerry Bell, Corporal, Bountiful Police
Kevin Stayner, Salt Lake City Police
Kyle Jones, Division Commander, Salt Lake City Police
Other Public Safety Officers
Saturday 7pm-10pm Pool
BBQ Pool Party with QUAC
Bring your swimsuit! Enjoy a poolside BBQ Dinner and a special performance by QUAC! Music provided by DJ Chris. Join the Cyber Sluts as you compete for prizes in several games.
BBQ Menu:
Char Grilled Chicken BBQ, Corn Grilled in The Husk, Potato Salad, Country Biscuits
Salad Barrel with all the fixings
Watermelon Wedges
Assorted Cookies and Brownies
Cash Beer Bar
Sunday 10am-11am Kevin Wethington’s Home
Brunch Social
Special thanks to "Spicy Dinners" for preparing a delicious brunch for us.
Sunday 11am-Noon
Closing Session "Now What?"
Zack Phifer
Hopefully during the Summit we'll have learned a little more about ourselves and renewed our commitment to lead healthy lives. This session is a chance to enjoy new friendships and commit to sharing our strengths with the greater community.
Zack Phifer has been involved in putting on gay men's conferences in California for 10 years. He enjoys the comradery of the men involved and the chance to delve more deeply into ourselves in a supportive atmosphere.