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< Back to School Policy Hub Trichomoniasis What is Trichomaniasis? How It's Spread Symptoms Getting Tested Testing Positive What is Trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis, or Trich, is an STI caused by the parasite Trichomoniasis Vaginalis. It is one of the most common curable STIs. When we say common, we mean REALLY common. There are about 3.7 million cases of trichomoniasis in America, although only 30% will develop symptoms. It mostly affects older women. Trichomoniasis is treatable. Trichomoniasis is treatable with medication from your healthcare provider. How It's Spread Trichomoniasis is spread by having oral, anal, or vaginal sex with someone who is infected. During sexual intercourse, the parasite travels from the penis to the vagina, the vagina to the penis, and even vagina to vagina. It’s extremely rare for it to spread to anywhere on the body other than the genitalia. Trichomoniasis can be spread regardless of whether or not the infected person shows symptoms. Symptoms Only 30% of people infected with trichomoniasis actually show symptoms. They can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation in the pubic area. Some people show symptoms between 5 and 28 days after being exposed to it, while others may not get them until much later. People with penises may experience: Itching or irritation inside the penis Burning after ejaculation or urinating Discharge from the penis. People with vaginas may experience: Itching, burning, redness, and/or soreness of the genitals Discomfort during urination Thinner discharge and/or increase in the volume of discharge Discharge with an unusual and unpleasant fishy smell. People who are pregnant may also have problems such as underweight babies or premature birth. Getting Tested Testing for Trichomoniasis is generally relatively simple. Your healthcare provider will take a sample of vaginal fluid for women and a urine sample for men and examine it under a microscope. If no parasite can be seen, you will undergo a rapid antigen test and nucleic acid amplification. Click here to find a local testing center. Testing Positive So, your results came back positive. The first thing to remember is that this is nothing to be ashamed of. Like we said earlier, this is a very common infection. If you or your partner have trichomoniasis, it does not necessarily mean anyone cheated. Test results may not detect the infection until well after contracting it. How do I get rid of it? If you have trichomoniasis, you'll need to swallow one large dosage of either metronidazole or tinidazole. Sometimes, your healthcare provider may tell you to take two lower dosages per day for a week. Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours after taking metronidazole and 72 hours after taking tinidazole. If you do, you may experience severe nausea and vomiting. Often, your doctor may give you medicine for both you and your partner(s). It is important that BOTH of you finish your treatment and don't have sex for at least 7 days. For real, getting frisky can wait. If you don't take your medication all the way through, you run the risk of re-infecting your partner or other people. Willingly risking your or your partner's sexual health isn't sexy. Peace of mind is sexy. Always make sure to listen to your doctor to effectively get rid of trichomoniasis. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, July 22). Trichomoniasis - STD information from CDC . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/default.htm Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2020, April 18). Trichomoniasis . Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trichomoniasis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20378613

< Back to School Policy Hub Cervical Caps Much like diaphragms , cervical caps cover your cervix to prevent sperm from reaching the uterus. Cervical caps are smaller than diaphragms and shaped differently. While you can leave a cervical cap in longer (up to 2 days), diaphragms are more effective in preventing pregnancy. Cervical caps do not protect against STIs. Condoms and dental dams are the only forms of contraception that can prevent STIs. How to Use a Cervical Cap Cervical caps must be used with spermicide to prevent pregnancy. Spermicide is a foam, gel, or cream that kills sperm. Diagram of how to use an internal condom (Image Source: PRISM FL, Inc / Sarah Bruso) Apply 1/4 teaspoon of spermicide to the inside of the cup, as well as around the flat part of the brim. Apply 1/2 teaspoon of spermicide in the groove between the brim and the dome. Squeeze the rim of the cap with one hand. Insert the cervical cap into the vagina so that the side with the strap faces down. Push the cervical cap as far back as it will go. If you have sex more than once, apply more spermicide to the vagina without removing the cap. After sex, leave the cervical cap in for at least 6 hours. Push against the dome to release the suction. Hook your finger around the strap and pull the cap down and out. Safety Practices Do not use a cervical cap during your period. A cervical cap can be inserted up to 6 hours before sex Do not leave your cervical cap in for more than 48 hours, as this can cause side effects

< Back to School Policy Hub Anita Bryant In 1977, Dade County, Florida, issued an ordinance to protect people from discrimination in housing, employment, and other services based on sexual orientation. The same year, Anita Bryant, celebrity singer and spokeswoman for Florida orange juice, started a movement to repeal the new anti-discrimination ordinance. Anti-LGBTQ+ Activism Anita Bryant, 1977 (Source: Word Records/Wikimedia Commons) Formed in opposition to the anti-discrimination ordinance, Save Our Children was the first organized group to actively fight against the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Headed by Bryant, the group spread claims that “homosexuals” were corrupt and recruited youth. The goal was to deceive voters into believing homosexuality was dangerous. The Humans Under Attack Committee (HUAC) was formed to protest against Bryant’s discriminatory and homophobic rhetoric. The HUAC urged consumers to boycott all Florida orange juice products in defense of civil rights. Discussions of LGBTQ+ political rights made headlines, and word of the boycott spread nationwide. Gay bars were no longer serving orange juice and, consequently, screwdriver cocktails. Instead, the bars served the “Anita Bryant” cocktail, a mix of vodka and apple juice. Bryant's anti-queer crusade was a success. In one of the largest turnouts in Dade County’s history of special elections, voters repealed the anti-discrimination ordinance by a majority vote on June 7, 1977. However, the loss was not the end of the fight for civil rights. That very day, openly gay politician Harvey Milk was elected to the San Fransisco Board of Supervisors. At the time, Anita Bryant likely had no idea that she'd find a formidable opponent in Milk, and that he would eventually help to bring about her downfall. The Briggs Initiative Anita Byant Protest in Chicago, 1977 (Source: Queer Music Heritage) Following Anita Bryant's success in 1977, Senator John Briggs of California introduced a bill to fire teachers who "publicly engaged in or promoted homosexuality." Anita Bryant supported the bill, regurgitating the same homophobic rhetoric that the Save Our Children organization used to compel voters. In 1978, Harvey Milk gave "The Hope Speech" on Gay Freedom Day in opposition to the Briggs Initiative, or Proposition 6. Despite losing their fight against Anita Bryant in Miami, Milk referenced the positive impact the initiative had on spreading awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and mobilizing the queer community. Milk said: "Unless you have dialogue, unless you open the walls of dialogue, you can never reach to change people's opinion. In those two weeks, more good and bad, but more about the word homosexual and gay was written than probably in the history of mankind. Once you have dialogue starting, you know you can break down prejudice." On November 7th, 1978, California’s Prop 6 was defeated by over a million votes. This was a huge win and a milestone in the fight for gay rights. The Briggs Initiative was the first anti-gay ballot measure not to be passed by voters. The Downfall of Anita Bryant Although some supported Anita Bryant, backlash from her homophobic crusade and her affiliation with the failed Briggs Initiative caused her to lose sponsorships and work. After the special election in 1977, Anita's husband, Bob Green, claimed her show business was down 70%. She also could not get a record deal for her new song, "There's Nothing Like the Love Between a Woman and a Man." By 1980, Anita Bryant's image fell even farther from grace, even among her own crowd. The Florida Citrus Commission decided not to renew their contract with Anita, dropping her after 12 years as the spokeswoman. During the same year, she divorced her husband. The divorce caused uproar among Christian groups that once supported her. They viewed it as going against the family values she preached. Anita later went on to write a book and open a theater. Due to the immense lack of support and work Anita received after her divorce, she would file for bankruptcy twice by 2001. She has mostly stayed out of the public eye for the past 20 years, but Anita now must decide what is more important to her: her family or her values. In 2021, Anita's granddaughter, Sarah Green, publicly came out as gay after getting engaged. Green states Anita expressed her old views regarding her granddaughter's sexuality. It is unclear whether Anita will attend the wedding. Legacy Anita Bryant was the catalyst for individuals to unite and take a stand against homophobic rhetoric and anti-gay politics. LGBTQ+ activist groups, like HUAC and Human Rights for Everyone (HERE), were formed nationwide. Only months after Anita's crusade, Harvey Milk became the first openly gay elected official in California. By 1980, 120 companies and 40 cities had passed various protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation. Anita Bryant won the 1977 battle in Dade County, but she lost the war on long-term LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. References Boas Hayes, C. (2013, September 22). Florida Gay Rights Activists Boycott Orange Juice, 1977-1980 | Global Nonviolent Action Database . https://nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu/content/florida-gay-rights-activists-boycott-orange-juice-1977-1980#case-study-detail California Proposition 6, the Briggs Initiative (1978) . (n.d.). Ballotpedia. https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_6,_the_Briggs_Initiative_(1978) D’Emilio, J. (n.d.). Dade County, USA, 1977—Chicago Stories by John D’Emilio . OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/chicago-stories/dade-county-usa-1977// Douglas, D. (1977). Florida Orange Juice Boycott and Referendum. Gay Scene , 7 (10). Archives of Sexuality and Gender. http://link.gale.com/apps/doc/YPADEH852562881/AHSI?u=csuf_main&sid=zotero&xid=d0af32e0 Endres, N. (2009). Bryant, Anita (b. 1940) . Glbtq. http://www.glbtqarchive.com/ssh/bryant_anita_S.pdf Higgins, B. W. (2012, June 8). The strange but true history of Indianapolis’ gay bars . The Indianapolis Star. https://www.indystar.com/story/life/2013/12/12/indianapolis-gay-bars/3997591/ Josh Levin. (n.d.). Anita Bryant’s War on Gay Rights (No. 1). https://slate.com/transcripts/cWNjZ0ZuOU1TdjBUR0p3MHVIbVdvZG9MNWxNNHlvdXZCd2JaNXhIM053bz0= Kohler, W. (2020, November 7). Gay History - November 7, 1978: Prop 6 aka The Briggs Initiative Defeated . Back2Stonewall. http://www.back2stonewall.com/2020/11/gay-history-november-7-1978-prop-6briggs-initiative-defeated.html Milk, H. (1978). The Hope Speech . https://terpconnect.umd.edu/~jklumpp/ARD/MilkSpeech.pdf Monuments, P., & Perez, F. (n.d.). H.E.R.E. (Human Rights for Everyone) Activists Unite Against Anita Baker—June 18, 1977 . New Orleans Historical. https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/1429 Ring, T. (2018, August 31). The Briggs Initiative: Remembering a Crucial Moment in Gay History . Advocate. https://www.advocate.com/politics/2018/8/31/briggs-initiative-remembering-crucial-moment-gay-history Rosen, R. J. (2014, February 26). A Glimpse Into 1970s Gay Activism . The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2014/02/a-glimpse-into-1970s-gay-activism/284077/ Smith, H. (2009, June 24). Stonewall at 40: The Voice Articles That Sparked a Final Night of Rioting . The Village Voice. https://www.villagevoice.com/2009/06/24/stonewall-at-40-the-voice-articles-that-sparked-a-final-night-of-rioting/ Stutz, C. (2019, November 8). LGBTQ History Critical Points From 1966 to Present | Equality Nevada [Equality Nevada]. https://www.equalitynv.org/2019/11/08/lgbtq-history-critical-points-from-1966-to-present/, https://www.equalitynv.org/2019/11/08/lgbtq-history-critical-points-from-1966-to-present/ The Nation: The Gaycott Turns Ugly. (1977, November 21). Time . http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,915719,00.html Tobin, T. (2002, October 2). Bankruptcy, ill will plague Bryant . St. Petersburg Times. http://web.archive.org/web/20021002013002/http://sptimes.com/2002/04/28/State/Bankruptcy__ill_will_.shtml

< Back to School Policy Hub The Importance of Being Out & Proud DISCLAIMER : This article is not meant to shame those who are in the closet or those who haven’t chosen to ‘come out’ in any regard. Nor is this article meant to force anyone to come out in any way. This is simply meant to shine a light on the importance of the representation of queer pride and queer joy. Pride has always been a protest. LGBTQ+ people have always had to fight to earn the equal rights and equal treatment they deserve. The fight isn’t easy, it never has been, and it affects people in many different ways. Some people are motivated, fired up, and want to do more to represent their community; some want to do more for their community but are just tired. Both are valid. It’s normal to feel tired when observing mass amounts of hate being displayed toward your community. It can be demotivating and draining. It can even instill fear. Observing so much hate and negativity can affect LGBTQ+ people mentally and may lead to feelings of anxiety regarding their sexual orientation or identity. According to The Trevor Project: 60% of LGBTQ young people felt discriminated against for their sexual orientation and/or gender identity 1 in 3 said their mental health was poor due to anti-LGBTQ policies and legislation 67% reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety How to help? In these situations, queer people tend to look for any positivity they can. These positive displays are shown through well-written media representation, pride parades, something as small as seeing a rainbow flag in a window or watching other LGBTQ+ individuals just staying true to themselves. Seeing people publicly embracing their identity and fighting for their rights can be a beacon for LGBTQ+ people, young and old. Think about it, events like the Stonewall Riots were not only inspired by unjust LGBTQ+ treatment but also through the observation of protests that occurred prior, like the Black Cat Protests in 1967. Change only ignites more change. Seeing others show up in numbers for queer happiness encourages others to not only want to do the same but also to support them from the sidelines. To those who can’t publicly express themselves, seeing these movements ignite a sense of hope and inspiration within. It allows them to feel comfort and pride in their identity. According to the same study from The Trevor Project: LGBTQ young people who had access to affirming spaces reported lower rates of attempting suicide compared to those who did not. Affirming gender identity among transgender and nonbinary young people is consistently associated with lower rates of attempting suicide Overall The fight is exhausting. Having to fight constantly for basic human rights can often be disheartening, and in times like these, it’s important for LGBTQ+ people to take care of themselves. It’s important to commend every single queer person for staying true to themselves and to commend those that are ‘out’ for inspiring so many others that observe their representation of queer pride, joy, and resistance. To those that aren’t ‘out’, you are not any less loved — we see you, we hear you, and you are loved. Reference The Trevor Project. (2023). 2023 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People Dominguez, L. (2017). The Black Cat: Harbinger of LGBTQ Civil Rights

< Back to School Policy Hub Asexuality and Aromanticism What is Asexuality? What is Aromanticism? Ace and Aro Spectrums History Issues Symbols What is Asexuality? Asexuality is an umbrella term that encompasses orientations in which a person experiences little to no sexual attraction. There is also a distinct lack of desire to be physically/sexually intimate with others. Despite feeling no sexual attraction, asexual individuals can still form romantic and platonic relationships. They may even date or marry a sexual partner. The shorthand term "ace" is often used to describe asexual individuals. What is Aromanticism? Aromanticism is the lack of interest in or desire for romantic relationships. Where alloromantic (the opposite of aromantic) people have an emotional need to be with another person in a romantic relationship, aromantic people are often satisfied with friendships and other non-romantic relationships. The shorthand term "aro" is often used to describe aromantic individuals. Ace and Aro Spectrums While some people who are asexual experience no sexual attraction, many fall somewhere between asexual and allosexual (the opposite of asexual). Diagram of Asexual and Aromantic identities (Image Source: Femestella/Asexuality.org) This region of sexuality is called gray-asexual or gray-A . It includes demisexual , which means that you only experience sexual attraction after forming a strong romantic connection with someone. Similarly, demiromantic people experience a romantic attraction only after forming a strong emotional connection with someone. Asexual History The idea of asexuality has evolved greatly since its origin. In 1860, the first known mention of asexuality was referred to as “monosexual,” for those who do not engage in sex with a partner, but rather only themselves. In the 1940s and 50s, the Kinsey Scale, a test that places individuals on a spectrum from heterosexual to homosexual, included a new category entitled “X” to refer to individuals who reported “no socio-sexual contacts or reactions.” Ace and Aro Issues There are many common myths about asexuality since it’s one of the most misunderstood and underrepresented sexual orientations. Common Misconceptions "Asexuality is the same as celibacy." Asexuality is NOT celibacy. Celibacy is a choice due to religious or personal beliefs, while asexuality is a sexual orientation. As we know, people don’t choose who (and how) they are or aren’t sexually attracted to others. "Asexuals don't experience love and can't form meaningful relationships." Asexuality covers sexual attraction, not romantic attraction. Asexuals are perfectly capable of loving, being loved, and forming healthy relationships. "Asexuals are just ace because they had a bad experience with sex." A person’s orientation is not determined by their history, good or bad. Past experiences with abuse do not “make” people asexual. "Asexuals can't have sex. " Sex drive and sexual attraction are two different things. An asexual person can have a sex drive without feeling sexual attraction to anybody. Other asexuals may lack a sex drive completely, while others may be repulsed by sex altogether. "Aromantics can't feel love." Individuals who identify on the aromantic spectrum do indeed feel love. They experience familial and platonic love and may even feel a varying range of romantic love. "Someone who is aromantic is also asexual." Being both aromantic and asexual is possible, but it isn’t the default. An aromantic person may identify with any sexual orientation. Aromanticism does not automatically indicate asexuality. Other Issues A large amount of invalidation is directed towards asexuality and aromanticism both from outside and within the LGBTQ+ community. Many consider asexuality and aromanticism to be a "phase" that can be grown out of. Many people assume that asexual or aromantic people just "haven't found the right person." On top of this, asexuality is rarely discussed in sexual education. While many schools have made great strides in discussing same-sex relationships and gender non-conformity, they have failed to normalize feeling no sexual attraction at all. This makes many asexual and aromantic people question whether or not their lack of sexual attraction is acceptable. Ace and Aro Symbols Asexual Flag In 2010, several asexual websites held a contest to design an asexual flag. The asexual flag used today was designed by AVEN user Standup. This flag has four stripes: Black - Represents asexuals Grey - Represents gray-asexuals and demisexuals White - Represents allosexuals Purple - Represents community Aromantic Flag The first aromantic flag had four stripes: Green - The "opposite" of red, a traditionally romantic color) Yellow - Represents friendship Orange - Represents grey-aromantics (because it is between yellow and red) Black - Represent alloromantics. This was later modified because it was considered too similar to the Rastafarian flag. The second flag consisted of 5 stripes: Dark and light green - Represent identities on the aromantic spectrum Yellow - Represents friendship Gray and Black - Represent the various sexualities within the aromantic community This yellow stripe was later replaced with white to be more visually appealing but retained the same meaning. Ace of Spades Because asexual is often shortened to ace, the ace of spades is a common symbol of asexuality. Ace of Hearts Because asexual is often shortened to ace, the ace of hearts is a common symbol of asexuality. This is specifically for alloromantic individuals, meaning they can experience romantic attraction. Ace Rings An ace ring is a term for a black ring that the wearer intends as a symbol of their asexual identity. It is usually worn on the middle finger. Arrow Because aromantic is often shortened to aro, an arrow is a common symbol of aromanticism. References Oxford University. (n.d.). Asexuality Meaning . Lexico Dictionaries. https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/asexuality . Oxford University. (n.d.). Aromantic Meaning . Lexico Dictionaries. https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/aromantic . Overview . Overview | The Asexual Visibility and Education Network. (n.d.). https://www.asexuality.org/?q=overview.html . Asexual . LGBTA Wiki. (n.d.). https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Asexual . Pride flags . The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center. (n.d.). https://www.unco.edu/gender-sexuality-resource-center/resources/pride-flags.aspx . Asexuality . LGBT+ 🏳️🌈 Wiki. (n.d.). https://lgbt-plus.fandom.com/wiki/Asexuality . Wikia.org . (n.d.). Aromantic . LGBTA Wiki. Retrieved from https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Aromantic .

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< Back to School Policy Hub Alan Turing Who was Alan Turing? Early Life World War II Sexuality Death and Legacy Who was Alan Turing? The famous British mathematician and solver of the Nazi Enigma Code: Alan Turing. Turing is also credited with being the father of the modern-day computer. (Image Source: Alamy) Alan Turing was an openly gay British mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher, physicist, and biologist. He lived from June 23, 1912, until his death on June 7th, 1954. Turing is credited with breaking the Nazi Enigma Code during World War II and is often referred to as the father of the modern-day computer. In the 1950s, Turing was arrested for his sexuality and was forced to undergo chemical castration. Alan Turing profoundly impacted history and the world as we know it today. Early Life The October 1950 issue of Mind, an academic journal published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Mind Association. This issue contains Alan Turing’s published paper on the idea of a “Universal Machine.” (Image Source: Mind Association and Oxford University Press) Alan Turing was the grandson of the Rev. John Robert Turing and descended from a family that included a baronet (A hereditary title awarded by the British crown). Throughout his schooling, Turing was recognized for his talent. After receiving his first-class honors in mathematics from King’s College, Cambridge, at 22, Turing went on to invent computer science. In 1936, Turing published a paper that is recognized as the foundation for computer science as we know it. The paper analyzed what it meant for a person to follow a definite method or procedure to perform a task. For these purposes, Turing invented the idea of a “Universal Machine” that could decode and perform any set of instructions. Turing also theorized about artificial intelligence, something that is still being developed to this day. World War II The Bletchley Park bombe that was in active use during WW2 to decode Nazi messages. (Image Source: Unknown) During World War II, Alan Turing assisted in breaking the German Enigma code. The German Enigma machine was a device used by the Nazi German military to encode strategic messages before and during World War II. Many people dedicated their time and energy to breaking this code, and Alan Turing was one of them. Turing invented a machine called the bombe that decoded the German Enigma messages very quickly, cracking all of them. The breaking of the Enigma code is theorized to have ended the war two years earlier. Many modern-day theorists speculate that if the Enigma code had not been broken, the outcome of World War II could have led to a completely different world than we know today. Exploring Identity Alan Turing, Fred Clayton (another student of King’s College), and two refugee boys from Austria, Robert and Karl. This very image was used by the GCHQ to apologize for their actions against Turing. (Image Source: Susannah Ireland) Less than 100 years ago, homosexuality was illegal in The United Kingdom. However, this did not stop Alan Turing from being openly gay and even partaking in sexual acts with other men. In 1952, Turing was arrested for having a relationship with a 19-year-old, Arnold Murray, while he was 40. Sadly, Turing admitted to “acts of gross indecency” during the trial, and his punishment was to undergo chemical castration, the alternative to being sent to prison. However, this conviction meant that Turing lost his security clearance and had to instantly stop working at the GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) in the United Kingdom. Death and Legacy Queen Elizabeth II later went on to issue Alan Turing a royal pardon for his so-called “crimes.” (Image Source: Cecelia Chen/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Alan Turing died on June 7th, 1954, and was not found dead until a day later by his housekeeper. Cyanide poisoning was found to be the cause of death. When the body was discovered, a half-eaten apple was beside him. This apple was not tested for cyanide poisoning, but it was theorized that Turing committed suicide with the apple by reenacting a scene from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This theory came to light when David Leavitt and Andrew Hodges noted that Turing took “an especially keen pleasure in the scene where the Wicked Queen immerses her apple in the poisonous brew.” No matter the cause of death, Alan Turing will forever be missed. Honors and Recognition In 2009, the now-former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, issued an apology on behalf of the government to Alan Turing. Brown said that the country owed the mathematician a huge debt. The most notable part of Brown’s speech was the following: “This recognition of Alan’s status as one of Britain’s most famous victims of homophobia is another step towards equality and long overdue.” In 2013, Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II took it a step further and issued a royal pardon for the so-called “crimes” of Alan Turing. The Queen said she was “graciously pleased to extend Our Grace and Mercy unto the said Alan Mathison Turing and to grant him Our Free Pardon posthumously in respect of the said convictions.” Alan Turing did so much for modern-day society by inventing computer science and changing the course of World War II. The world would be a very different place if it were not for Alan Turing. References Alan Turing: True to Himself . (n.d.). GLSEN. https://www.glsen.org/activity/alan-turing-true-himself Al Jazeera. (2019, July 15). Alan Turing, mathematician and LGBT rights icon, features on £50 . 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< Return to Open Positions Treasurer We recommend reading more about our task forces before starting your application. Please select the following option below: Treasurer Position Title Please select the requested option Want to apply for a different position? Click here to browse what's available. Have a question about open positions? Contact us at: careers@prismfl.org As a nonprofit organization, PRISM needs a Treasurer on our Board to manage the flow and distribution of funds for our charitable mission. In accordance with state law and IRS regulations, this is an unpaid position. What you get: An opportunity to make a difference in the LGBT community, improve your leadership skills, a chance to make an impact, a new experience to add to your resume. Responsibilities : Upkeep the filing and organization of PRISM transactions (revenue and expenses) on a weekly to biweekly basis Submit all expenditures of funds for approval Present a complete and accurate report of the finances raised at each meeting of the Board Assist in direct audits of the funds of PRISM according to funding source guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles Manage the payroll of all employees of the Board In addition, the Treasurer serves as a voting member of our Board of Directors, which includes: Attending monthly board and executive committee meetings Developing the overall mission of the organization Maintaining the financial viability of the organization Ensuring the organization follows all applicable laws and regulations Creating and develop large-scale policies and budgets Overseeing the Executive Director and ensure that they are carrying out the mission of the Board and organization as a whole Required Qualifications: Accounting/monetary management experience Able to dedicate an average of 10-15 hours per month Preferred Qualifications: GAAP accounting experience Experience with accounting software (Quickbooks, etc) Understanding of parliamentary procedure Prior Board experience Nonprofit management experience Understanding of nonprofit law Experience in LGBTQ+ advocacy, public health, or youth services PRISM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, HIV and/or STI status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, young people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Next

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