[Nolose-announce] Still time to submit a workshop idea!!!

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 *NOLOSE '08 September 26-28, 2008 Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
Northampton, MA * *More Than Just Fat: The Intersection of All of Our
Identities* * *Call for Workshops, Hands-on Activities, You Name It*

This year, we are actively seeking workshop proposals along a theme: More
Than Just Fat: The Intersection of all of our Identities. We are all more
than just fat; we all have multiple places in the spectrum of humanity that
we occupy. How do we bring our fat to our other identities, and bring our
other identities to our fat?  How do we make space for those that are
different from ourselves in the fat liberation movement? How do we
embrace and find value in the multiple identities, perspectives and
backgrounds that we all bring to the table as activists and as human beings?

The workshop possibilities are endless under this umbrella, so put your
thinking caps on! We plan to have at least one workshop per time slot that
falls into the More Than Just Fat track. A workshop in the themed track is
more likely to get our attention if it has an element of "what we can do
about it" rather than or in addition to just a discussion or academic
presentation. Of course, there is still plenty of room for workshops that
don't necessarily tie into the theme too, so don't be shy. Bring it on!

Some ideas about what we are looking for:

*Hands-on, How-To Workshops *- What are your special skills? Teach us!
Examples might be:

   - "Where All The Bargains At: Stretching Your Fat Dollar"
   - "Dismantle the Patriarchy in 10 Easy Steps"
   - "How to Alter Clothes to Fit Your Body"

*Guided discussions, caucuses and networking* - Tell us what's on your mind
that you feel merits a group discussion at NOLOSE. Examples:

   - "Fat Folks of Color Caucus"
   - "Supersized, Disabled and Brown: Where I Stand is All About Where I
   Sit"
   - "Who Wants to Be Rich and Thin: Fat and Class"
   - "Fat in the Academy"

*Presentations and performances* - You name it! Like:

   - Writers reading their work
   - Musical/instrumental play time
   - Improv performance

*Activities* - Such as:

   - Synchronized Swimming
   - Scooter Races
   - Crafts
   - Movement and Dance
   - Speed Dating

Or or or...
Really! What do you want to do at NOLOSE? Who do you want to talk to? What
burning issue would you like to discuss? What is your special skill? What
experience or knowledge would you like to share? What would you like to see
happen at this year's amazing space?



*Deadline for proposals is June 1, 2008.*

*All conference attendees (fat dykes, lesbians, bisexual women, trans folks,
and our female & trans allies) are welcome to send proposals.  *While we are
unable to provide stipends/compensation for leading workshops, and ask
workshop presenters to please register themselves and/or use the NOLOSE
financial assistance process, we will have small gifts for workshop
presenters.

*Please keep in mind that we have a diverse crowd, so assume a broad range
of sizes, physical abilities, ethnicities, nationalities and genders among
your participants. We ask that people leading physical activity classes
prepare alternate exercises for people using scooters, chairs and
wheelchairs.  Please indicate your plan to do this in your proposal.*

To send us your idea, please complete the *
http://www.nolose.org/08/call4proposals.php*<http://www.nolose.org/08/call4proposals.php>simple
form at the NOLOSE website</A>. Any questions? Just ask
programming at nolose.org or leave a comment here.

** "More Than Just Fat" is the official tagline of Phat Camp, a body
empowerment project for youth. *
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