Stonewall Columbus, Central Ohio's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center seeks applicants for appointments to the Board of Trustees. Stonewall Columbus offers numerous programs and services, including the annual Pride March and Festivities, a Resource Library, Town Hall Meetings and offers a meeting space for community groups.

The board consists of twenty-one positions, which are on three-year terms on a rotating basis. In addition to meeting monthly, board members also serve on committees such as Programming, Development, and Communications.

Appointments will begin in October of 2003 and are replacing expired terms of current board members.

Ideal candidates should be energetic, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to work collaboratively with board members and staff to meet the needs of the community. Don Laufersweiler, board member and chair of the Nominations Committee states, "Stonewall Columbus is continuously looking for individuals that can assist with and are dedicated in helping Stonewall Columbus meet its mission and moving forward."

Chad McCoury, outgoing member and Vice President of the Board of Stonewall states, "Serving on this board has been an extremely rewarding experience and a learning opportunity for me...the diversity of this board has brought forth so many skills, ideas, and experiences that has helped strengthen Stonewall Columbus." Women and other minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter indicating interest and a resume or a letter of education and work experience to:

Don Laufersweiler
c/o Stonewall Columbus
1160 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43201

For more information about Stonewall Columbus, please visit www.stonwewall-columbus.org

Stonewall Columbus is a human rights organization serving Central Ohio through advocacy, community building and education. We do this in pursuit of equality, fairness and safety for the entire gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.