AOF Activities & Events

    Cleo Kocol and Jerry Sloan will speak on Gay Stereotypes and Gender Roles in the Media. Neither speaker needs much introduction, but we'll try.

In 1988, the American Humanist Association named Cleo a Humanist Heroine. In the words of one association leader, she "projects the endless energy and enthusiasm that have fueled decades of activism." Cleo belongs to two humanist/freethought groups in this area, but that has not prevented her from founding a third group within the most conservative area of Roseville. She is also an award-winning poet, short story writer, essayist and novelist.

Do not confuse Jerry Sloan with the NBA Basketball Player, though they look just alike. Jerry has described himself as a "recovering fundamentalist." In 1991 he co-founded Project Tocsin to monitor political actions of the Radical Religious Right in California. His specialty is to follow the money trail like a bloodhound. The money has led him to some remarkable places. He continues to disseminate his findings through press releases and other contact with the media, and to other organizations and activists through speaking engagements. One of his many great moments was his showdown with Jerry Falwell, a fascinating story -- read it here. Jerry also helped found the Lambda Community Center in Sacramento. Come to the meeting, and you may learn more!

Also featured at this meeting: the election of a new AOF Board of Directors for 2011. If you are a voting member, come to this meeting to exercise your unique franchise. You opinion, your vote, counts.