My Trip Up North

On August 15th I headed up north to Camping.OUT the GLBT youth camp that Triangle Foundation runs. I participated in one workshop on transgender issues and then led a workshop on how to lobby your elected officials.

The youth were super charged and having a lot of fun. It was great to see youth that were at the camp last year, especially those that came from all over the country. It was also good to see some of the camp’s donors on site, like Mark LaChey (former City Commissioner in Pleasant Ridge).

Greg Varnum, Triangle's Director of Youth Initiatives is doing a fantastic job with the camp. It is so beautiful there and the youth are so empowered, that it certainly makes me jealous that there was nothing like this when I was young.

Later that same day I accepted an invitation from our board member Mary Scholl to speak at a potluck services for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Benzie County at their home in Honor. We were very well-received (pictures are included).

I love Unitarian Universalists. Their dedication to social justice is truly inspiring. For more on what Triangle Foundation does around Michigan email me at sean@tri.org