Dear friends,

In talking about HIV/AIDS there seems to be a fine line between fact and fear.
It's a fact that new HIV infection rates are on the rise in Salt Lake City -
primarily among men who have sex with men. Unfortunately this fact can sometimes
fuel our fear of HIV/AIDS, our fear of those who are living with the virus, and
maybe even our fear of being intimate and close. A fact that is often overlooked
is
that we can change this trend. We can challenge stigma, volunteer, get
tested, and have the most amazing, satisfying, and safest sex we've
ever had - all the time. By this time next year new HIV infection rates could be
on the decline. If you're wondering what you can do to
help read on:

WORLD AIDS DAY 2009
"Universal Access and Human Rights"

Salt Lake City Red - Tuesday, December 1st, 6 PM - City & County Building.  Join
Mayor Ralph Becker for a special World AIDS Day proclamation and ceremony.The
City & County Building, along with other City Halls around the nation, will be
illuminated RED to recognize the impact HIV/AIDS has had on your community.

"Pedro" - Wednesday, December 2nd - Reception, 6-6:45pm
Join us at Canella's (204 S 500 E) for mingling, appetizers and an opportunity
to model for a brand new Utah AIDS Foundation safer-sex ad! The reception is
free of charge, but donations are gladly accepted and encouraged. Post-reception
(7 PM) head over to the SLC Library Auditorium for a FREE screening of "Pedro" -
the true story of an openly gay, HIV positive Cuban immigrant whose activism 
challenged HIV/AIDS stigma and captivated the nation during his time on MTV's
The Real World.

FREE HIV Testing:
Monday, November 30th, 5 to 7 PM - Utah AIDS Foundation (1408 S 1100 E) Free and
low-cost Sexually Transmitted Infection testing also available. No appointment
necessary.

Thursday, December 3rd- 11 to 2:30 PM
FREE HIV and Gonorrhea/Chlamydia testing BY APPOINTMENT (Please call
801.487.2323)

For more information about these events click here, or to make a donation to the
Utah AIDS Foundation visit www.utahaids. org

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Have a safe and satisfying holiday. We'll see you
December 1st!


Josh Newbury
Josh.Newbury@ UtahAIDS. org
801.487.2323

P.S.
Kim Hackford-Peer, a PhD candidate in the department
of Education, Culture, & Society at the University of Utah is looking
for LGBTQ identified people between the ages of 18-28 who grew up in
Utah and still live here to take part in a study. If you fit this
demographic and are interested in participating contact Kim by
December 2nd at kim.hackford- peer@utah. edu or 801-879-6209.

Happy Thanksgiving guys!  You are all in my thoughts today--I'm thankful for the
strength that helps each of us face our burdens.  I'm thankful for the support I
get through this group.

There is still plenty of time to RSVP for the party at Ron and Jose's this
Saturday.  If you did not get an e-vite, please let me know.  Both Richard and
Randy need a ride from the downtown area.  They are just a couple of blocks
apart.  If you can help out, please let me know.

Thanks guys!  Hope you are all having a nice holiday!

Jon

The following SINSaltLake poll is now closed.  Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: Will you attend the SINday Brunch, Sunday, November 8th at The
Other Place (469 E. 300 S.) at 2pm?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- Yes!  Reserve a spot for me!, 6 votes, 100.00%
- No thanks.  I'm not hungry., 0 votes, 0.00%

INDIVIDUAL VOTES
- Yes!  Reserve a spot for me!
      - boiledegs@...
      - 17junkaccount76@...
      - hotcowboy69@...
      - dgpc2004@...
      - jmonkey74@...
      - robert.palm1@...
- No thanks.  I'm not hungry.


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