14 10 133 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/17/2661/1990_reACT-Believe_vol3no1_[1989_v3n1].pdf e480fbc528d0bdf8d320e4d16f6a0bc5 PDF Text Text ������������� https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/17/2661/1990_reACT-Believe_vol3no1_[1989_v3n1]_2.pdf d1bcad91a61edf90d7a92f9f5171df83 PDF Text Text Ur\ Ok I m r\ I —K /IC^ nVil U eheve The AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay Newsletter January /February 1959 Volume III, Issue I Educators! Posters for kids! See inside Condoms & Cars Staff & Board.................. "Hands On" AIDS Therapy The Case For Early Intervention . Questions from the Phoneline Tidbits Pg. Pg ?g Pg 1 2 3 4 Dry 4 -Dao Ss CAN Comes to T. Bay!... . Volunteer! Volunteer' ACT-B Calendar. Shared Life President's Message Pg 7 Pg 7 Pg 8 Pg 9 Pg 10 �1. Condoms and Cars Reprinted with permission from the AIDS Committee of Windsor It's become the leading cause of death in young people. It can be avoided completely only by abstaining. Yet few are willing to make that sacrifice and choose rather to live with the risk. Most efforts to contain this epidemic focus on reducing the danger to an acceptable level. Those words refer to traffic accidents. They are also familiar terms for describing the AIDS epidemic. There are those who argue that the only way to stop AIDS is to promote abstinence. No level of risk is acceptable. Ifthey were consistent in their logic they wouldalso be campaigning to ban the automobile Even with all the emphasis on seat belts, air bags, speed limits and drunk driving laws, the highways are hardly a risk free environment. The usual criticism of condoms is that their record as a birth control device is less than reassuring. An often quoted statistic is that over the course of a year about 10% of the heterosexual couples using condoms will v.oj'w. IVilVV ^ 1 V^J***M*V f Condoms are neither failsafe nor foolproof For the most part they don't work because people forget to use them or damage them through improper use And sometimes condoms are poorly manufactured. Why then do public health officials, health care workers and community AIDS organizations rely so heavily on condom promotion? The answer lies in the distinction between conception and infection One sperm cell, and only, one. is needed to fertilize an ovum. The reproductive process is designed to facilitate fertilization, with millions of sperm cells contained in every ejaculation of semen. On the other hand AIDSis a difficult disease to contract sexually. Viral infections must occur in sufficient number and frequency to overwhelm the immune response That threshold varies with the source of the infection and the health of the people involved. The levels of HIV in semen and vaginal fluids are lew and often can not be detected in r\orer»«"io Vv> nrrr** tn Ko * r, f - Over several years the risk is compounded. If the chances of geting AIDS are the same as having a baby abstaining starts to look very good indeed. j'W UWiiU lUlW VW l/V tiilVVtVM. Studies have shown that the sexual partners of people with HIV often remain uninfected over long periods of time despite repeated exposures through unprotected intercourse. In comparison the exchange of blood through sharing needles provides a far more efficient means of infection In order to break the epidemic ofsexually transmitted AIDS, condoms dent need to be 100% effective In fact even a leaking condom may sometimes be sufficient in keeping the amount of exposure below the threshold of infection. Realistically however, the goal is to make HIV infection an isolated event, not to eliminate all risk. So far this strategy appears to be working in the one segment of society that is taking safer sex seriously the gay community Rates of sexually transmitted disease and the incidence of HIV transmission have been reduced far beyond what was believed possible. And this has happened despite the large numbers already infected Abstention will always be an option. We can choose not to have sex or not to travel the highways. But most of us will continue to take chances •n ikit wUl vAl tvsi. iXioUvlAig, reasonable concessions to safety Jim Monk �r Christine Mather (just call me Chris) I am the new Support Services Coordinator at ACT-3 > my name is 2. ren Maki and Eileen Parker are now with us as Fundraising Coordinator and Communications/Outreach Coor­ dinator respectively Karen was a member of the ACT-B Board That's a Support Services Coordinator?" That's a good question, one for which we don't yet have a full answer Basically. I see my job of Directors She will coordinate and help plan as providing "psycho-social" support (O K I'll and implement the private fundraising of try and make that the last jargon I use) to ACT-B in conjunction with the Eundraising P V A s. their families, friends and other care This will include organizing Committee givers figuring out just what services should bingos, special events and making foundation be developed to deliver that support is the first and corporate approaches. task the Support Services Committee Eileen has been with us previously, and I face. Of course, we 11 be reviewing what since July, on a CEIC Section 25 job creation has been done in other communities, but we'd program. She will be continuing her work in like to begin by hosting an organizational/ commumcations;producmg posters, pamphlets, brainstormiong meeting for anyone our newsletter and working with the media concerned about AIDS We can anticipate that and will also be coordinating our Northwestern from this meeting will come ideas, direction Ontario Outreach Program and guidance - so start thinking Ve il be advertising and explaining this meeting more thouroughly closer to the event e miss Donna and Vicki That's a description of my position now for I am an some information about me already! immigrant from England and have been in Donna was our Project Coordinator and Vicki Thunder Bay for 13 years Eor the last eight was our Administrative Assistant on a CEIC years I have been a Social Worker and have Section 25 job creation program. worked in several local agencies. I very much Each with her own special brand of humour enjoy living in Canada and especially like and unique insight, they brightened up the getting out into the bush. If there's any kind of assistance I can offer i office and our lives Donna has moved on to another job and Vicki is enjoying the Florida you or those you care about, from counselling to negotiating with government agencies, feel winter. We miss them! free to give me a call or drop in at the office In our next newsletter will be a column ACT-B Board of Directors from me about stress and stress management techniques. David Belrose President Deb White Vice-President Chris Mather H.B.S.W Norma Proctor Treasurer ACT-B Staff Terry Bryant..................... Secretary George Arnold Director Linda Gambee VolunteerCoordinator Rick Atkinson......................................... Director Darcia Kohuska EducationCoordinator Michael Chan Director Lawrence Korhonen Office Manager Carl Gray..................................................Director Karen Maki FundraisingCoordinator Betty Kruzick Director Chris Mather Support Services Coordinator John McDonald ....................................Director Eileen Parker Communications Coordinator Jeanette Munshaw..................................Director Michael Sobota.....................Executive Director Barbara Reid........................................... Director �r Christine Mather, i (just cal! me Chris) I am the new Support | Services Coordinator at ACT-B > my name is 2. ren Maki and Eileen Parker are now with us as Fundraising Coordinator and Communications/Outreach Coor­ dinator respectively Karen was a member of the ACT-B Board 'What's a Support Services Coordinator?" That's a good question one for which we don't yet have a full answer Basically. I see my job of Directors She will coordinate and help plan as providing "psycho-social” support (O K I'll and implement the private fundraising of try and make that the last jargon I use) to ACT-B in conjunction with the Eundraising P W A s. their families, friends and other care This will include organizing Committee givers figuring out just what services should bingos, special events and making foundation be developed to deliver that support is the first and corporate approaches. task the Support Services Committee Eileen has been with us previously, and I face. Of course, we 11 be reviewing what since July, on a CEIC Section 25 job creation has been done in other communities, but we'd program. She will be continuing her work in like to begin by hosting an organizational/ communications;producing posters, pamphlets, brainstormiong meeting for anyone our newsletter and working with the media concerned about AIDS. We can anticipate that and will also be coordinating our Northwestern from this meeting will come ideas, direction Ontario Outreach Program and guidance - so start thinking We ll be advertising and explaining this meeting more thouroughly closer to the event e miss Donna and Vicki That's a description of my position now for I am an some information about me already! immigrant from England and have been in Donna was our Project Coordinator and Vicki Thunder Bay for 13 years Eor the last eight was our Administrative Assistant on a CEIC years I have been a Social Worker and have Section 25 job creation program. worked in several local agencies. I very much Each with her own special brand of humour enjoy living in Canada and especially like and unique insight, they brightened up the getting out into the bush. If there's any kind of assistance I can offer i office and our lives Donna has moved on to another job and Vicki is enjoying the Florida you or those you care about, from counselling to negotiating with government agencies, feel winter. We miss them! free to give me a call or drop in at the office In our next newsletter will be a column ACT-B Board of Directors from me about stress and stress management techniques. David Belrose........................................ President Deb White Vice-President Chris Mather H.B.S.W Norma Proctor Treasurer ACT-B Staff Terry Bryant........................................ Secretary George Arnold......................................... Director Linda Gambee VolunteerCoordinator Rick Atkinson ....................................... Director Darcia Kohuska EducationCoordinator Michael Chan Director Lawrence Korhonen Office Manager Carl Gray ............................................ Director Karen Maki FundraisingCoordinator Betty Kruzick Director Chris Mather Support Services Coordinator John McDonald........................................Director Eileen Parker Communications Coordinator Jeanette Munshaw..................................Director Michael Sobota . Executive Director Barbara Reid........................................... Director �3. Massage & the Acquired Immune Deficiency by William ¥. Roberts It was not easy to begin massage work with PW A.s. I found no resistance in myself, especially after checking nth others who were already working in this area. However some friends were not happy nth the idea This led to some heated discussions (!) and a procedure that seemed to satisfy everyone involved Everyone is involved. Let me put out some of my experience and I hope, some useful ideas I'll make two things clear at the beginning. Massage is a laying on of hands, a caring person taking care of another. This, in itself, is a healing process at least as old as the Bible and certainly something that everyone can do. The second point is that there is no need to adjust the approach of massage for a person with AIDS or other related dis-eases There are special situations to be aware of, however you must be aware of any one’s special circumstances before and as you work on them And you must decide to work. It also seems important for any massaging person to not take on the dis-ease of a person they are working on To do so. I find, drains energy, gives headaches and ends further sessions. I prefer to iook at the massage person as a conduit or channel for anv healing process that is at work, and an unplugged drain for tensions to pass off and thru. Leaving no residual This means I must clear my head. I found that washing before a session, burning cedar with a window cracked to clear the working space, shaking the hands off when they feel heavy, taking breaks when needed (by both people!), a glass of good water and a light heart worked quite well for myself At times I use music, however 111 mention that later Relax! EorthePV A there are some other aspects I feel are important Nervousness1 Yours at least, and this may be the first time this person receives a massage. Check this out with any person you work on. and give some careful thought to the fear that may be in someone who is quite possibly facing their death. In the case of Karposis Sarcoma, there may be darkened areas of skin (like bruises) or open lesions I exercise the same caution as I would around bruises and wounds Very gently over the bruise and leave the wound alone The hands can be passed over the areas, without touching, with probably the same effect The care is more important than the actual contact. Joints may be quite stiff Gentle manipulation using the comfortable range of motion. I let the person tell me if something hurts My aim is relaxation and normalization of body functions. Many, if not most relaxation tapes are just plain dumb and a waste of money! Listen before you buy. The most useful ones I’ve found are simply sounds oceans/crickets/frogs/birds and music that is not climactic Stuff that moves easily (and maybe exoticallyor eccentrically) as you would like the body to move There is a lot to talk about here and maybe I can go into another article I don t want to leave without mentioning two possibly important items Tickling Not a lot! and not at the end! (Check out the situation with the person first) And iust holding the head with both hands and allowing the complete relaxation.* Sometimes a deep sigh will indicate the release, and other times a snoring sound* That’s all for now. please feel free to contact me. * Emotional Stress Release points on the head, check out a Touch for Health book or a Naturopath. William Roberts is a long standing volunteer vith ACT-B. He is a trained Touch For Health practitioner, a masseur, a teacher of T'ai-Chi and plants trees. For more information an the healing properties of massage, stop by the ACT-B Resource Centre Library at 285 Bay St. �The Case For Early Intervention PART l TYPES OF INTERVENTION Sc ATTITUDE TtV>o UiW A 4 A W N rsqft nf flntc % VA \AAiO series, we reported the Federal Government's revised guidelines for the use of AZT As mere has become known about this drug and how to appropriately administer it. AZT has shown itself to be an effective way to slow the replication of HIV in many infected individuals Eor others. aZT may not be effective or appropriate. 5hould you use AZT if you are HIV +’ That is a decision that should wholely rest in your own hands. The decision is best made by knowing and understanding what your current health status is. in consultation with a good. AIDS aware physician. It could also be beneficial to talk with a counselor at your local AIDS committee. The first step in making any decision about treatment concerns, is knowing what your status is This is the primary reason for individuals to consider taking the HIV antibody test. In a future article we will present the case for being tested. TYPES OF INTERVENTION Five general categories of intervention are currently available. 1. general health maintenance. 2. holistic or complementary therapies. 3 antiviral medicine. 4 immuneododulating medicines and 5 preventive medicine against opportunistic infections. Martin Delaney, coauthor of Strategies for Survival: The Gay Men's Health Manual for the Age of AIDS, wrote in a Eebruary, 1989 article "The biggest mistake we can make in exploring these approaches is to assume that we must choose one. as if it were an election campaign No singular method of intervention is sufficient on its own." A traditional, simplistic approach to health usually went something like this: if I get sick, go to a doctor and s/he will fix it. It is a common altitudinal approach that gives power over to trained professionals, eases us of the burdens of responsibility, and - for the most part - is usually effective. Modern medicine has developed allot of "fixes". AIDS knocks out the support for this attitude completely. There is no "fix", no magic bullet that provides a single treatment or cure At the same time, understanding that there are five useful ways to begin early intervention points toward a new attitudinal model, one of taking personal responsibility for decision making about our health, in partnership with skilled resources In future articles of this series, we will discuss the case for HIV antibody testing, new treatments, and cautions to bear in mind about interventions. 4. ????’’? Questions From the Phoneline Q: If someone I work with has AIDS, can I catch it from them’ A: Unless you had unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse, or shared intravenous needles with them, there is no way you could be exposed to the *HIV You can not get AIDS or HIV infection from casual contact. virus You can't get it from sneezing, touching, kissing, brushing by. sharing a phone etc. In fact, you are of more risk to the person with AIDS Vhen one has AIDS, their immune system is suppressed, so they become more susceptible to illnesses such as colds and flus This isn't good for the person with AIDS, as these simple illnesses become hard to fight off. If you work with someone who has AIDS, the best thing you can do is learn something about A IDS so that you can better support your colleague Don't be afraid of that person -don't be afraid to touch A hug can do wonders Q Can I get AIDS from having Oral Sex’ A There is a low risk of HIV transmission from oral sex as the HIV virus is found in Continued on Page 10 �Tidbits. te p wm lit ml M/M Is mi To all AIDS Committees. We have found bubble gum flavoured dental dams. To order write to Ash Temple 615 Erin Street Winnipeg. MB. R3G 2W1 1-800-665-8985 We have multicoloured condoms in bright green ', cherry red. canary yellow and electric blue We ordered them from: Safetex Corporation 1100 Valley Brook Avenue Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 As I write this Tidbitl am feeding my little baby Sarah. Yes. I’m at work and so is my 2 month old baby! This would have been unheard of 20 years ago. but the times are changing It's been a positive experience for everyone. I have been able to return to work when Sarah is still very young I haven t had to face early separation from my baby or my other baby, my work. She makes us giggle when she makes funny noises during staff meetings; and. when things get crazy around the office. Sarah gives us a big smile and makes everything all right! They offer a wide variety of paper and envelopes I find the paper is of good quality. Domtar in Winnipeg also has recycled paper available Call (204)949-0210. Also some printers in Thunder Bay will have recycled paper available in the near future. They're Here! Posters For Kids________________ HEY* YOU KNOW WHAT? YOU CANT GET AIDS ER0M is produced by the Minnesota AIDS Project and is widely distributed in the United States Thunder Bay is the first city in Canada to receive this award-winning poster Whimsical cartoon characters come to life on a giant 17 x22" full colour poster that is sure to delight children of all ages The A IDS Committee of Thunder Bay is offering this poster for children, free to all local schools, along with an informative Teaching Guide. Contact Darcia Kchuska, Education Coordinator for more information at 345-1516 AIDS COMMITTEES: This poster is available at the discounted price of $2 00 per poster. Open House_____________________ An Open House will be held at ACT-B all day. Eriday, Eebruary 9 Come in and meet all the staff and have some great coffee and conversation While you're here, see our display and our "goodies" table. Sneak out a bit early Eriday afternoon and come on down Everyone is welcome! Environment__________________ ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS_______ This newsletter has been printed on recycled paper We ordered the paper from The Paper Source Fallbrook. Ontario K0G1A0 (613)267-7191 The ACT-B Resource Centre Library has three videos available geared specifically to teens A Letter From Brian---------------------------------This video tells the story of a teenage girl who �6. you know what? you CAN'T GET ALPS FROM: mm AIM IS Hot 5PACAO BY "TAltioS VC ToOCJf / had an intimate experience with a teenage boy named Brian He writes her a letter and tells her he has AIDS. She is scared. A Letter Erom Brian" tells how she deals with her situation. The Subject is AIDS----------This film features frank discussions with and among teenagers about the causes, concerns and preventive practices related to AIDS. STD Street Smarts—^— This video is produced by. for and with "street youth". With frank language and explicit imagery, this video addresses difficult issues such as sex and injection drug use in the age of A IDS. It is non-judgementai in its portrayal of young people acquiring, using, and sharing knowledge about safe sex and needle use This video is not intended for the average high school audience. "STD Street Smarts" is accompanied by a comprehensive facilitators' manual Eor more information on these and other videos and resource material available in our library, contact Darcia Kohuskai Education Coordinator at 345-1516 More Tidbits �7 OAN in Thunder Bay ! The summer of 1990 is going to be our turn to host a quarterly meeting of the Ontario AIDS Network' So. what is the OAN. you might ask? Veil, its MISSION STATEMENT says, "The Ontario AIDS Network is a coalition of Community Based groups mutually creating a just and effective response to AIDS" Meeting four times a year in various cities in Ontario, the local AIDS Committee plays host to the member delegates I have attended many of the OAN meetings. They can be large meetings with up to fifteen AIDS organizations taking part. Issues such as anonymous testing, treatments, funding programs and advocacy are discussed It helps our groups to make a coordinated response to the media, the Ontario Ministry of Health and the public. Also, workshops are held to share new knowledge and upgrade skills Massage, treatments, media relations, fundraising are just a few that have been covered in the past This is not the first OAN meeting to be held here The group was here about two years ago October of 1987 to be exact. That was during the city's first AIDS Awareness Veek! The OAN is a long way away, but there is a lot of planning and work to be done now. Is any one interested in getting involved? By creating an ad hoc committee we can pull together a great weekend for all our OAN members that will be here Looking after developing the agenda, assisting with catering, and billeting will be needed. An entertainment component for the weekend could be considered! Transportation may be required, meeting space needs to be found, and there will be mailings and office duties to be assisted with in the pre-event stages. Give me a call at the office if you want to assist with this project. It will only last from about February to July, with the majority of the work being done four to six weeks before the meeting If you can't help with the work,would you be able to provide accomodations for for someone while they're here7 This would be a great help All volunteers are also invited and welcome to attend the OAN when it's here This can be a fun event and we can show the off our organization to the rest of the province! Lawrence Korhonen Volunteer! 1989 has proven to be a very busy year for our volunteers, from bingos, client care, mall and school displays to office work. AIDS Awareness Veek and office renovations. One thing is for sure, not only would these events not have happened if it weren't for our volunteers, but it wouldn't have been as successful or as professional and without as much care. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay to thank each and every one of you, and also to let you know that you, the volunteers, are the best. And whatever the obstacles and the problems, volunteers who work with persons with AIDS or any work with AIDS Committees are the best of the best. Thank You! I personally want to say Tidbits Our 1990 Healthy Sex Calendar For Gay & Bisexual Men is now available at the New Year's price of only $4.95' Vehavea limited number of calendars left. Call 3*45-1516 to have one mailed to you or pick one up at 285 Bay Street A series of Vellness Seminars will be held at ACT-B in February and March. Guest facilitators will cover topics such as nutrition, stress reduction, massage and meditation All are welcome. Phone 345-1516 for details �8. ’.hanks for caking me feel right at home and comfortable since mv joining the ACT-B team My greatest pleasure has been getting to meet and know each and every one of you. You are simply the greatest I am looking forward to working with all of you in the New Year as well as at our informal volunteer get togethers The first of which is on January 11th at 7 30 pm. here in our newly renovated office. Hope to see you there. As we go into a new year I would like to leave some special words with you I do not know who wrote them but they are wonderful words to live by Speak it again Speak it still again Speak it still once again I wish all of you a wonderful and Happy New Year and along with it peace and tranquility. Sincerely Linda Gambee Volunteer Coordinator On This Day Mend a quarrel Search out a forgotten friend Dismiss suspicion, and replace it with trust. Write a love letter Share some treasure Si ve a soft answer Encourage youth Manifest your loyaltym a word or deed. A CT-B Calendar January 17 Board Meeting 7.00 p m. January 23 BINGO1 6 30 Diamond Bingo Hall February 7 Executive Committee Meeting Keep a promise. Find the time Forego a grudge. Forgive an enemy Listen. Apologize ifyou were wrong Try to understand. Flout envy Examine your demands on others Think first of someone else Appreciate, be kind, begentle Laugh a little more. Deserve confidence Decry complacency Take up arms against malice Express yourgratitude Gladden the heart of a child Take pleasure m the beauty and wonder of the earth Speak your love Eebruary Volunteer Orientation at the ACT-B office at 285 Bay St All interested persons are welcome Contact Linda Gambee at 345-1516 Eebruary 9 Open House1 All Day at the ACT-B office, 285 Bay Street Eebruary 14 Valentine’s Day Deadline for submissions for the March/April issue of ReACT-Believe Eebruary 21 Board Meeting 7 00pm March 7 Executive Committee Meeting �9. Shared When 1 decided to write this article I didn't know if I could I didn't know if I'd be able to relate to the problems that a person with AIDS faces. I spoke toaP W.A. andwe shared our experiences. I found we could relate - with a difference.. For the last ten months I have felt tired, alone and scared, Constant fatigue really dragged me down. I had to watch, every day, that I didn't do too much. If I went like crazy one day. I'd be exhausted for the next two. I was too tired to read or even sleep. I just-sat. It got to the point that I had to leave my job My friends didn't understand how I could be so tired. The fatigue didn't help my mood any either I became very cranky and my patience wore thin With the lack of sleep and the negative feelings and memories I had to deal with I became very sensitive -1 cried a lot. I needed my friends more than ever but my mood swings were driving them away I couldn't talk to them about how I felt because they couldn't understand. I had so many things to deal with, so many things to learn and understand. I needed help -1 needed and I felt alone, I had to deal with my self image I used to be such an Life independent, hardworking, active person. All of a sudden I needed help, and lots of it1 I couldn't work I had to go for Social Assistance. I couldn't afford to live in my nice apartment I had to move to more meagre surroundings I needed help to pack my things, I had to borrow money. I come from a family where you work and are responsible for yourself Needing so much help was a big kick in the ego. It's been a difficult and stressful year for myself and my friend with AIDS. The year turned out well, though. We both dealt with our situations. There is a positive side to this story. It's not all sadness. My friend has really improved the quality of his life over the past year He has learned to accentuate the positive He has reached out to people that can give him positive answers; some old friends and some new When he's feeling low he'll call a positive someone and talk it out. Another person's positive outlook can really help. *The Color of Light Daily Meditations For All Of Us Living With AIDS, by Perry Tilleraas He has learned to work with. not against his illness He reads *The Color of Light every day and reads about his illness and nutrition He walks every day and sets priorities for each day He doesn't chastise himself when he doesn't accomplish all he set out to do He pats himself on the back for what he has done He knows that he can put it off, because there is no sense stressing himself My friend has learned to ask for help emotionally and financially. He realizes now that the help is there for him. He has worked hard. He earned what he is getting. He strives to alleviate his anger and drive away his negativity which his illness thrives upon. Speaking to people who are not ill helps, and writing down his feelings also helps him to see things in a different light He has learned to live a positive and active life within the everchanging limitations of AIDS. Oh yes. the difference I mentioned at the beginning I feel better now. I'm working again and I have a brand new baby girl. My friend has AIDS Eileen Parker �10. continued from page 4 blood, semen and vaginal secretions in enough concentration to infect There is a possibility that one could be exposed to HIV while performing oral sex on an HIV infected person In order for the virus to transmit from the infected person to the other, the uninfected person would have to have a point of entry into their blood stream In other words, the infected semen or vaginal secretion would have to enter a cut or open sore in the mouth of the uninfected person, and that person would then have become exposed to the HIV virus The Safer Sex Guidelines developed by the Canadian AIDS Society, recommends that men wear condoms and women use a latex barrier when receiving oral sex- every time! Q: Me and some of the guys from school take steroids and we use the same needle. Can I catch AIDS or is that just from sharing needles when you do drugs’ A Sharing needles is sharing needles. It doesn't matter what you're shooting. Yes, you can be exposed to the HIV virus by sharing a needle with someone who is infected. You should not share needles but if you do they should be cleaned using bleach and water After EACH person uses the needle you should flush it out 2 or 3 times with bleach and then 2 or 3 times with water Make sure you do that in between EACH person. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Welcome to the 1990's As we enter anew decade it may be useful to take stock and try to see where we are heading. The early years of the A IDS era were marked by a variety of responses with some of the most useful work arising out of the concern of individuals, and coalescing in the community-based AIDS groups. Now that the initial panic and confusion has subsided, and government (at least in Ontario) has provided basic support, we are ready to move into a new period of action As we move into the '90's, we need no longer look at AIDS with the pessimism of the '80's Although no "magic bullet" cure or vaccine is likely to appear, we are learning to manage AIDS and we can begin to look at it as a chronic manageable condition. Drugs such as AZT and DDI often help on the medical front, while studies in complementary therapies offer a great deal of promise I believe the time has come for all of us to examine ourselves, both as individual whole systems and as part of a global ecology. If we begin to take ownership of ourselves, and the planet we live on. we can begin to effect significant change both in our personal health and in the health of our planetary home One of our projects in the near future is a series of Wellness seminars, and this should be an exciting way to begin the new decade in a positive and healthy manner Let us all begin to move along the path to personal and planetary health and wholeness David Belrose is a founding member of ACT-B and is serving his second full term as President He was born ^ rmsed m Thunder ®aY ^ writs for Canada Post 95 a *eWer carner • �ARE YOU AT RISK ? Call the confidential AIDS Information Phoneline at 345-SAFE. It ■ From 5 30 a m to 5:00 p.m. our staff and volunteers will answer your questions ■ After 5 p m. listen to an informative taped r ssage Would you like to be on our mailing list? Call 345-1516 or mail to: AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay P.O. Box 3586 Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6E2 ACT-B Services Speakers for educational presentations and in-service sessions for professional groups The ACT-B Resource Centre Library. Confidential one-on-one counselling. Support groups for persons with AIDS, friends, family, and others An Outreach Program to smaller communities in Northern Ontario. Producing and providing educational materials to groups and individuals All submissions and opinions for ReACT-Belie ve should be forwarded to the Editor by calling 345~1516 or writing to P.O. 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CALL 3^5-1516 OR MAIL TO AIDS COMMITTEE OF THUNDER BAY P 0 BOX 3586 THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO P7B 6E2 �A w h Our AIDS----------AWARENESS WEEK---------- r e II u c & W C C k C' h ■ I I « n f c is a province-wide event coordinated by the Ontario AIDS Network and endorsed by the Ontario Ministry of Health ACT-B, along with other local health and education agencies, is sponsoring AIDS Awareness Week in Thunder Bay ----------- Keep reading for highlights of----------------------- AIDS Awareness Week events------------ ACT-B is in the midst of designing a new logo do the A professional artist will artwork, but WE NEED SOME IDEAS! Please call' 345-1516 0 �AIDS----------AWARENESS WEEK---------is a province-wide event coordinated by the Ontario AIDS Network and endorsed by the Ontario Ministry of Health ACT-B, along with other local health and education agencies, is sponsoring AIDS Awareness Week in Thunder Bay Keep reading for highlights of AIDS Awareness Week events ACT -B is in the midst of designing a new logo do the A professional artist will artwork, but WE NEED SOME IDEAS! Please call' 345-1516 0 �YOUARENOT ALONE by Michael Sobota Two events during AIDS Awareness Week serve as central pillars to what our work is all about, the Candlelight Vigil taking place on Thursday, October 19 and the Healthy Sex r^teretheld the following Saturday. October 21. CANDLELIGHT VIGIL This is the third candlelight vigil organized by ACT-B Each event has been a quiet, moving tribute to those who have left us because of AIDS. Each event has also been a quiet appreciation for the courage of those who continue to live and work with the disease. HEALTHY SEX CABARET Our Healthy Sex Cabaret pushes courage and humour onto the stage. This event is bawdy, coarse, sensitive and healthy It is AIDS Education that is celebratory - life beyond leaflets Expect the unexpected and be warned that there will be strong language and adult situations. CELEBRATION OF LIFE Each of these two events have a couple of things in common. Both will use music to help set and enrich the atmosphere Both are motivated by a sense of celebration for life. Both, if successful, are vehicles for emotional release: tears and laughter. We invite you to join in with us this year. Exercise your courage and humour. There is a whole crowd of people who welcome you to share your grief and your laughter You are not alone. �Tidbits... Do you own the pair of beige winter boots left in the ACT-S office’ Call 345-1516. ACT-B is expecting1 Communications Eileen, our waddling Coordinator is due November 20! Volunteer Opportunities are available at ACT-B Contact Linda Gambee, Volunteer Coordinator at 345-1516 We have a new core staff member Come in and meet Darcia Kohuska, our new Education Coordinator The 80 s Joke - A person loudly asks the store clerk, "Can 1 have a box of condoms the red ones - no, the red RIBBED ones", and then Whispers," and a pack of cigarettes Just a reminder - the ACT-B office will be closed Monday, October 9, Thanksgiving Day �THE CASE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PART 1: REVISED ACT GUIDELINES The Federal Government has revised guidelines for the use of AZT [brand name Retrovir ] The essential elements of the revised guidelines are the following: ■ AZT can now be given to persons with early ARC [A IDS Related Complex land T4 cell counts of less than 500. and persons who are asymptomatic but with T4 cell counts of less than 500 ■ Eor persons with early ARC. the recommended daily dose is 1200 mg. For asyptomatic individuals, the recommended daily dose is 500 mg ■ All doses are subject to the judgement of the treating physician Many ill persons cannot tolerate the full 1200 mg daily dose. ■ AZT is availabale now through their physician to anyone who meet these criteria WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN? In simple language, it means that AZT. even at low doses, can slow the progression of HIV infection in people with moderately low helper cells who have few or no symptoms It can also be less toxic the earlier it is initiated �This approach to treatment with AZT is one element in a broader picture that suggests that people infected with AIDS virus can benefit from early treatment is THIS NEW? Some media reported on the AZT revised guidelines as though the revolution had happened AZT was even referred to as a "new AIDS drug" The fact is. AZT has been available for treatment in Canady under certain restrictions, since 1986 Eurther, the idea of early intervention in HIV infection is. as Denny Smith writes in Issue Number 86 of AIDS Treatment News." nearly as old as the epidemic, championed by many long term survivors with HIV. by many progressive physicians, and by persistant activism of Project Inform and ACT UP" [US. AIDS activist organizations] He goes on to write "The medical establishment has historically promoted early detection and treatment in other diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension But for years preceding these recent announcements people with HIV were dismissed with false pessimism in the media and inappropriate Eederal regulations, and told to wait" That history in the United States is a mirror of the Canadian response to early intervention MORE TO COME ... In an upcoming article, we will report other reasons for early intervention - including promising new treatment possibilities �How to Love Yourself Stop all criticism thing Criticism never changes a Refuse to criticize yourself exactly as you are Accept yourself Everybody changes. When you approve of yourself, your changes are positive Don't scare yourself with your thoughts Stop terrorizing yourself It's a dreadful way to live Find a mental image that gives you pleasure (mine is yellow roses), and immediately switch your scared thought to a pleasurable thought. Be gentle,; kind and patient yourself. Be kind to yourself Be gentle with Be patient with yourself as you learn the new ways of thinking. Treat yourself as you would someone you really love Be kind to your mind hating your own thoughts Self -hatred is only Don't hate yourself for having the thoughts Gently change your thoughts. Praise yourself inner spirit. Criticism breaks down the Praise builds it up much as you can Praise yourself as Tell yourself how well you are doing with every little thing Support yourself Find ways to support yourself Reach out to friends & allow them to help you. It is being strong to ask for help when you need it �Be loving to your negati ves Acknowledge that you created them to fulfill a need Now, you are finding new, positive ways to fulfill those needs So, lovingly release the old negative patterns Take care of your body Learn about nutrition What kind of fuel does your body need to have maximum energy and vitality’ Learn about exercise What kind of exercise can you enjoy’ Cherish and revere the temple in which you live Do mirror work Look into your eyes often Express this growing sense of love you have for yourself Forgive yourself Talk to your parents looking into the mirror Forgive them too At least once a day say, " I love you, I really love you!" Love yourself Do It Now Don't wait until you are pretty enough, strong enough, lose some weight, get a new wardrobe, or whatever Begin now, and do the best you can1 by Louise L Hay ��ness Week �A CT-B Calendar October 0 Volunteer Training October 3 Volunteer Training October 11 Support Circle Meeting October 18 Board Meeting Octobers BINGO! 6 30 - 10 00, Diamond Bingo Hall October & Support Circle Meeting October 87 ACT-B Executive Committee Meeting November 8 Support Circle Meeting November 13 Education Committee Meeting Novembers Annual General Meeting All are welcome Location is to be announced Phone 345-1516 for an update November 81 Fundraising Committee Meeting November 88 Support Circle Meeting November 88 BINGO* 6:30 - 10 00, Diamond Bingo Hall �December 6 Support Circle Meeting December 11 Education Committee Meeting December 19 Eundraising Committee Meeting Decembers Board Meeting December 26 BINGO! 6 30 - 10:00. Diamond Bingo Hall How Can I Participate? Hom I b^ficibafe^ If you would like to join a committee or sit in on a meeting to learn about ACT-B, please do! just give us a call at 345-151 6 and we'll tell you when and where. I Want To Help! I io HGlbj Respond to the challenge of AIDS by becoming a member of the AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay VOLUNTEERS $5.00 For those who wish to volunteer time and effort. BASIC MEMBERSHIP $10 00 SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP: $25 00 For more information call 34 5“ 1516 �AIDS Awareness Week Keynote Event Tuesday, October 17, 8 00 pm at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery Entertainment provided bv the L.U. Music Dept. Refreshments will be served See the AIDS Visual Displav Limited Seating Coffee & Talk with Ann Medina & Ronald Rogers Wednesday, October 16, 9:30 a m at the Lakehead University Agora Featured Speakers. Ronald Rogers Thunder Bay Person Living With AIDS (PLWA) "Living With AIDS" Ann Medina Broadcaster /journalist "AIDS & the Media" �TheACT-BStaff Vicki Birch______ _ Linda G&mbee____ Darcia Kohuska___ Lawrence Korhonen Donna Manson____ Eileen Parker_____ Michael Sobota___ ________ Administrative Assistant Volunteer/Fundraising Coordinator ___________ Education Coordinator _______________Office Manager _____________ Project Coordinator ____ Communications Coordinator _____________ Executive Director The ACT-B Board ofDirectors David Belrose - President Michael Chan _ Treasurer Carl Gray______Director Karen Mato____ Director Mane J K Portier_Director Barbara Reid___ Director Deb White____ _ Vice-President Dr Frederick R Ball-Secretary Betty Kruzick________ Director Chris Morden________ Director Norma Proctor_______ Director Kelly Sherlock_______ Director StaffProfile Darcia Kohuska is our new Education Coordinator As head of ACT-B's Speaker's Bureau, she will coordinate educational presentations at many venues in the community She will also develop a regional outreach program bringing AIDS education to small communities m Northwestern Ontario monitoring and updating the AIDS Darcia will be Information Phonelme and Resource Centre Library, as well as developing educational materials for the community �t V You Volunteers! —— \ APPRECIATION ACT-B is proud of all the support given to one of our clients, by assisting his carepartner and family in making life easier for him This was a first for ACT-Bs volunteers for providing home care and hospital visitation so extensively. On behalf of ACT-B - a very warm ’Thank-You!' to all the volunteers who so graciously and selflessly spent time with him Volunteer/Fundraising Coordinator �FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE \ MEETINdf St W Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 30 p m at the ACT-B office. Everyone is welcome NEW VOLUNTEERS f\ O^ntation is October 3 & 51 Applications are being accepted and interviews are being scheduled Volunteers are needed in several areas, especially the following: ■ Community events/ benefits ■ Newsletter ■ Computer ■ ■ Bookkeeping Office Work ■ Committees �5s. •s HEALTHY CABARET Saturday, October 21 8 00 p m Alfie's in the Ramada Inn $5 00 at the door Advance tickets available by calling 345-1516 or 625-5900 WARNING: Coarse Language Adult Humour A. �o PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE AIDS Awareness Week is the time when we refocus the community's attention on AIDS As AIDS has become more a part of our lives, there has been a natural tendency for people to try and ignore it. However, people are still at risk of infection and death. It is more important than ever to educate those who are at risk, and to prevent the spread of the disease We are gradually seeing more and more people who have been infected, becoming sick and in need of support. A DEAR FRIEND As I write this, a dear friend lies in hospital, close to death from complications due to AIDS. Helping someone move through the final debilitating stages of the disease brings home in sharp detail, the personal and human tragedy of AIDS All who are involved get caught up in the process, with immense emotional and physical demands placed on everyone. REMEMBER AIDS Awareness Week is a time for us to remember and honour those who have succumbed to the disease - to ensure that their suffering and deaths will not have been in vain The lessons we learn from those living with AIDS can give us the courage and compassion to live our lives fully, here and �THANK YOU THE AIDS COMMITTEE OF THUNDER BAY would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who sponsored our picnic to ensure its success. Also we would like to extend our thanks to the many volunteers who helped before, dur­ ing and after. A&A RECORDS & TAPES NORTHERN BREWERIES LTD. ASP NORTHWOOD ESSO OFFICE PRO A&W ' AL'S WONDERLAND OLD DUTCH FOODS LTD. BOSTON PIZZA PAINTED TURTLE BUNSMASTER PALM DAIRIES CANADA GAMES COMPLEX PARAMOUNT THEATRES LTD. GRAND & TOY LTD. PEGGY SUES FLOWER SHOP PETRIE'S CYCLE & SPORTS HELIUM HIGHS PIZZA DELIGHT HOBBY CRAFT CORNER KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN KRAZYKRAZY AUDIO VIDEO LAKEHEAD WHOLESALERS LTD. LIL'S HOBBY LOBBYLTD. PRIMARY COLOR LAB LTD. R.C. DISTRIBUTORS RED OAK INN ROCK-IT AIR WEAR MARIO'S BOWL SOOTER S PHOTO MARY BROWN S FRIED CHICKEN McCartney's PLAYTIME LANES jewellers ltd. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS MOLSON ONTARIO BREWERIES LTD. THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM THUNDER BAY PARKS & RECREATION WESTERN GROCERS AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay P 0 Box 3586 Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6E2 345-1516 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David Belrose fonds Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource reACT-Believe Vol 2 No 2 - Fall 1989 Subject The topic of the resource Organizations Health and Medicine Description An account of the resource Newsletter of the Aids Committee of Thunder Bay. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Aids Committee of Thunder Bay Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/17/2659/1989_reACT-Believe_vol2no1.pdf ba88dd41493ec94b63028068083f8734 PDF Text Text ���������������� https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/17/2659/1989_reACT-Believe_vol2no1_2.pdf 015cded92b29195c84ec8dcc37d126ca PDF Text Text vfeACT-B elie ve Summer 1989 SUNTOON SS S'ON, I THINK VOUlRI: OLD ENOUGH To HEAR FACTS OF LIFE" The A IDS C ommittee of T hunder B ay NEWSLETTER VolIUssuel �I PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome, at last, to a new issue of support and in education outreach the ACT-B newsletter As a result of this new funding, happened around A lot has here in the the work being done by months since the last issue. A lot SergeTittley,our former Education of into Officer / Volunteer Coordinator, providing direct support for people will now be done by two people affected bu Linda our energy gone has gone AIDS, and we have through some massive Gambee, our Volunteer Coordinator/ Fundraiser, will be changes in the organization itself joined in September by After a period of planning and Education Coordinator. Thanks to reorganization, the agency is now the Trillium Foundation, we have poised also acquired a Plymouth Grand visible to become and much active more in the Voyager SE van been community. further a new The agency has bolstered by the addition of three contract staff people under a CEIC Section 25 CHANGES AT ACT-B grant. The appearance of this newsletter is a sign of the new vitality at I want to pay tribute as well to the ACT-B, and there are many other two factors involved as well Recently, Michael we have received confirmation of Korhonen After a year and half of funding sources, trying conditions, salaries have including the Ontario Ministry of been upgraded to reasonable levels Health and the Trillium Foundation and Lawrence has gone from part This funding has given us a solid to full time. I want to thank both of base to work on for the coming them for hanging in through the year, and will allow us to greatly lean times. expand thanks from our several services, both in original staff Sobota must and members, Lawrence One final note of go out to our �volunteers (and I include our board services we can provide, from of directors), are the support agency, and assistance, to help with dealing without whom our work would not with the maze of healthcare and be possible governmental agencies. backbone of who this I hope that you will groups, to direct stay with us as we move into a new season, as your help is now The second essential component of more necessary than ever. Thank our you all. prevention work is and We must focus efforts in areas THE FUTURE education our such as the gay community, native communities, youth, and IV drug users This is All of the changes i have outlined work we must do if we are to be above mean nothing if they do not true relate to the work that this agency community agency. to our mandate as a is here for As we move into this new phase of our existence, we This is an exciting and challenging have time for the AIDS Committee of new challenges and opportunities ahead of us. The need Thunder for persons vitality, and a great deal of work AIDS, their lovers, to do Let us join together now in a direct living with service to families, and friends, can only spirit Bay. of We have a dedication new and grow. We need to improve our cooperation, and do everything we outreach in this area, and make can in this struggle. everyone aware of the confidential HELP WANTED We need a few individuals on the Board of Directors. This would involve a commitment of several hours a month for meetings, a willingness to assist in fundraising and a desire to help ACT-B fulfill its mandate as a service organization. If you are interested, please contact David Belrose at 345-1516 ■ �5K Fun Run Saturday, October 21 at 10 am at Boulevard Lake With each $10 registration, each runner receives an AIDS Awareness Week T-shirt and a button. Call 345-1516 to register or pick up a form at your local sports shop. To all kids & teens from grades 5 to 13! You have an opportunity to participate in the annual AAW Poster Production Ask your teacher or principal for the contest rules in mid-September - Chosen posters will be on display during the AAW display at Intercity Mall. - Two of the best posters will be displayed at Mini Queens Park in Toronto as a part of World Aids Day, December 1, 1989. I’m a poet and I didn’t even know it! Would you like to draw a comic, a picture, cut out a cartoon, write a poem, tidbit or an article? Please feel free to contact the Editor at 345-1516. All ideas and submissions will be considered CALL NOW! Copy Deadline for the fall issue of ReACT-Believe is September 11, 1989 �TIDBITS... Its time to clean out all that old'stuff We’re looking for donations for our fall yard sale If you have articles to do nate pi ease cal 1 Li nda at 3 45 -1516 Just a reminder - Our office will be closed Monday, September 4. ACT-B now has an agency vehicle, through the generous assistance of the Trillium Foundation The van will be used for client transport assistance as well as travelling into the district for the Educational Outreach Program Did You know7 A marketer of condoms in Philadelphia got himself into trouble with the law. He started selling a line of condoms under the name Sergio Prevente The lawyers for the makers of Sergio Yalente clothes were not amused They protested and a US federal judge agreed with them. The ACT-B Staff Vicki Birch.................. Linda Gambee ........... Administrative Assistant Volunteer /Fundraising Coordinator Lawrence Korhonen ...... Office Manager Darcia Kohuska.............. Education Coordinator Donna Manson................ Project Coordinator Eileen Parker.................. Communications Coordinator Michael Sobota Executive Director ............ The ACT-B Board of Directors. David Belrose........... President Deb White..................... Vice-President Michael Chan.............. Treasurer Dr. Frederick R. Ball... Secretary Carl Gray.................. Director Betty Kruzick............... Director Karen Maki............... Director Chris Morden................. Director Marie J.K Portier ... Director Barbara Reid.................. Director �THE PLANS ARE UNDERWA Y> AIDS AWARENESS WEEK will be October 16-22, 1989 AIDS: OUR CHALLENGE is this year's theme for AAV. We'll be looking forward to some informative, touching and downright hilarious events. Here are some highlights. AAW Displays - Come and see 5K Fun Run ACT-B at Intercity Mall - To be held on Saturday, October 21 With registration, each runner receives an AAV T-shirt, a button and loads of fun1 Tree Planting Ceremony - A tree will be planted in memory of those who have died from AIDS and those who are living with AIDS Local dignitaries and community groups will be present. Dr. John Fernandes - He will be giving a noon-hour talk on Women & AIDS at the P.A G H. All hospital staff are welcome to attend Poster Production - All students, grades 5 to 13 are invited to participate in the AAV Poster Production Details are available through teachers and principals or by calling 345-1516 AAW Keynote Event - Noted AIDS speakers will be on hand at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. While you're there, see the AIDS Visual Display Candlelight Vigil - A silent walk will be taken Thursday, October 19 in memory of those who have died of AIDS. Healthy Sex Cabaret - Friday, October 20 - an evening of skits and entertainment. Refreshments and "condomints" will be served For more info call 345-1516 WARNING: Coarse language. Adult humour Veil keep you posted on AAW in our Fall issue of ReACT-Believe �FUNDRAISING -for Fundraising is an important event Orientation Week. at - for our newsletter ACT-B. events Funds raised are programs community what to the from Con College and L.U. enhances our - for the speakers bureau clients and - for our committees, Fundraising, It also bolsters our Education, AIDSupport plus many, many more on-going support fund for clients activities Ve are always looking for those who wish to give any amount of Friends and family members are time towards fundraising or sitting more than welcome to participate on the fundraising committee, (this Some of the above events do not committee is not only a working require you to have gone through committee but we have a lot of fun the Volunteer Training Program. as well). For all who have given your time Over the next few years we will to us at ACT-B - Thank You! be facing a major challenge to fulfill our fundraising commitment Hope you have had an enjoyable I know that we will be able to summer up to now and continue to achieve it with the help of our do so. excellent "appreci-mc" m this newsletter volunteers Your suggestions for fundraising ideas Look for details of our and hope to see you there andevents are greatly appreciated If you have an idea, please jot it VOLUNTEER TRAINING 89 down and mail it in, or pick up the Interested in phone and give me a call. ACT-B7 Friends members are Every idea is valuable! participate. VOL UNTEERS - HEL P WANTED is being volunteering and for family welcome to A volunteer program scheduled for early Due to an increase in Education and October Fundraising projects starting in volunteers and for those wanting a September, we require many more refresher. Please call 345-1516. for prospective volunteers: - for bingos - for AIDS Awareness Week Linda Gambee Volunteer/Fundraising Coordinator �YOUARENOT Earlier this year the Canadian AIDS Society issued the first national standardized SAFER SEX GUIDELINES The guidelines have thrown 3 fresh spotlight on the whole matter of sex in our time Our agency supports the basic stance of the Guidelines: affirming sexuality and health. These twin affirmations are vital to how we respond to AIDS in our personal lives. As the understanding about AIDS in Thunder Bay increases, more individuals - particularly some gay men - are reacting with fear, numbness and even depression I've heard this response lrom 3 number of men who have said they are too afraid now to have 3ex Thi3 is an echo of Penelope Gilliat's line about relationships in Sunday Bloody Sunday that "there are times when nothing is better than something". Certainly, this is not 3ne3sy time for us to affirm sexuality 3nd health Given thi3 apprehensive atmosphere, embracing celibacy is a signal of a lack of will, of trying to find the short term, easy way out of responsible change Many of us have taken a long time to develop our sexuality 3nd become comfortable expressing it Gay men who 3re comfortable with themselves achieved this in an atmosphere of little support and no public dialogue Now our sexuality is being discussed practically everywhere And in that new. harsh spotlight, some men �ALONE are chosing to abandon their sexuality to the "safety" of celibacy That is a choice lraught with dangers to one de&ree or another Most adults 3re actively sexual Dampening the sexual drive by "shutting off the tap" may simply build up a backlog of pressure And when the pressure must naturally be released, it is likely to burst out in "out of practice" and unsafe ways The Canadian AIDS Society Safer Sex Guidelines 3re written to help us with these difficult choices If we choose to affirm our sexuality and our health we are bound to get involved in some areas of ri3k The Guidelines are an effective tool to guide us through the decisions about risk They are strongly framed in a context of positive sexuality They are 3imed 3t helping us regain a sense of power over this vital element in our lives, rather than being defeated by the notion of sex connected to disease connected to death ACT-B has begun professional inservice sessions to help others understand the Guidelines and give the information they contain as wide a distribution 33 possible. You are not alone. They 3nd we are here to help �ACT-B CALENDAR August IS Support Circle meeting, a peer support group for families, friends, lovers and others 7 30 pm August 26 Education Meeting & Barbeque 6:00 pm at Marilyn Salmi’s, 140 Glengarry Drive All interested persons are welcome August29 BINGO' 5 30 - 10 00, Diamond Bingo Hall August30 Support Circle meeting - 7 30 p m September 3 ACT-B Picnic All ACT-B Volunteers, Board members, members, staff, families and friends are invited to Evergreen Park at Boulevard Lake There will be lots of food, races, prizes and fun' Please R S V P Linda A.S.A.P September 5 Come and visit the ACT-B Info booth at L.U. Orientation Week and at Confederation College Orientation Week. See you there! September 13 Support Circle meeting - 7.30 p.m. September 26 BINGO1 5:30 - 10:00, Diamond Bingo Hall September 27 Support Circle meeting - 7 30 p m. October / / Board Meeting �VARDSALE1 Our annual ACT-B Yard Sale is coming soon. Check the Chronicle and your local cable channel for details in September. KESKUS BA2MR Look for the ACT-B table with bake sale items, bedroses and information TREATMENT UPDATE The latest treatment information is available at the ACT-B Resource Centre LI brary Here are a few highlights: Healing AIDS Naturally A very objective review of the alternative treatments for Al DS Treatment Update A monthly report published by AIDS ACTION NOW Psgchoimmunity and the Healing Process A Holistic Approach to Immunity & AIDS AIDS Treatment News The fact filled bi-weekly newsletter from John James, San Francisco, CA AIDS Update A regular column in XTRA* �BACKGROUND The seeds of growth for the AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay were planted by a few local individuals who were concerned with thespred of the AIDS virus and the issues surround!nq this new and deadly health threat. 1986 The AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay was born. In July, a representative attended the first meeting of what later became the Ontario AIDS Network. In November, the first public forum on AIDS was held at the Waverley Resource Library Also that year, two delegates from ACT-B attended the Second National Conference on AIDS in Toronto 1987 ACT-B was incorporated in October of 1987 and became a registered non-profit organization (Chanty # 0779330-11) The city’s first AIDS Awareness Week was launched in October of 1987, coordinated by ACT-B. In December, after application to the Ontario Ministry of Health, funding was received to hire staff, establish an office and phonelines Present Day ACT-B is now a growing organization consisting of a Board of Directors, Volunteers, members and seven staff members �The AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay now provides a wide range of services■ speakers for educational presentations ■ a Resource Library ■ confidential one-on-one counselling ■ in-service sessions for professional groups ■ support groups for person with AIDS, friends, family, lovers and others ACT-B is a member of the Ontario AIDS Network and the Canadian AIDS Society/La Societe Canadienne du 51 DA STAFF PROFILE We have been successful in acquiring three new staff through a C E.l C. Job Creation program, Section 25 They will be working on the following projects ■ AIDS Awareness Week ■ An expanded newsletter ■ Inventory and promotion of the Resource Library ■ New publications promoting Healthy Sex and AIDS Awareness I would like to introduce to you .. Vicki Birch, our Administrative Assistant, Donna Manson, the Project Coordinator, and Eileen Parker, the Communications Coordinator. Drop by the office some time and meet them �FIFTY WA YS TO USE A RUBBER The problem's all inside your head, I say to you, The answer's easy if you know just what to do. Just watch me once now then, and you can do it too There must be fifty ways to use a rubber, But there's onl y ONE way to put it on your lover Just push back the rim, Jim, Don't use your teeth, Keith, When you open the pack, Jack, Set the rubber free First you put in the gel, Mel, Not Vaseline, Gene, It'll eat right through, Lou, That just won't do. Put it on the head, Fred, Then you pinch the end, Friend, Roll it down slow, Joe, Now give it to me. Just after you've come, Chum, while it's still hard, Gerrard, Hold the rubber at the base, Ace Pull it out of me From an unknown source Thank You Slip it off your dick, Rick, And throw it away, Jay, Don't use it again, Ben, Now get close to me. So was that good for you7 That sure was good for me See I told you so, It came quite naturally. Kiss me once again, I'm sure you will agree, The night's still young, There's more to come, My safe sex lover But well have to use a brand new rubber Just push back the rim, Jim, Don't use your teeth, Keith, When you open the pack, Jack, Set the rubber free. First you put in the gel, Mel, Not Vaseline, Gene, It'll eat right through, Lou, That just won't do. Put it on the head, Fred, Then you pinch the end, Friend, Roll it down slow, Joe, Now give it to me Now give it to me �DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT AIDS? Call the AIDS INFORMATION PHONELINE at 345-SAFE. You don't have to give your name Confidentiality is guaranteed. Don't take a chancel Play it safe, call 345-7233. B o —*■ V—' o □ § [3] V *t5 ■r " For Your Information The ACT-B Resource Centre Library invites you to get the latest facts and erase myths about AIDS Through understanding we take a positive approach and realize that sexuality and health are possible and comptible Reading can heighten your awareness of this quickly spreading virus. Our reading material is up-dated weekly and you are welcome to help yourself Here are a few interesting titles The Quilt an ongoing project of sewn panels, each representing the life of some one who has died of AIDS And The Band Played On This book provides the foundation for one of the most important national debates of our time Borrowed Time A personal documentary that is a cry from the heart against this contemporary plague and against the intolerance that surrounds it Symptomology Profile A brochure from the Toronto PWA Foundation. Most people with HIV infection differ in signs and symptoms as they do lifestyles Each opportunistic infection, diagnosis and treatment is as individual as the person it is affecting. Books may bo borrowed for three weeks and videos are available for screening. Please call Vicki at the Resource Centre Library at 345-1516 �AIDS COMMITTEE OF THUNDER BAY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David Belrose fonds Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource reACT-Believe Vol 2 No 1 - Summer 1989 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 Subject The topic of the resource Organizations Health and Medicine Description An account of the resource Newsletter of the AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English