Vancouver PWA Coalition Newsletter Issue #18 March 1988

"MY DOCTOR AND I" or Learning to take care of one of your best friends. By Kevin Brown. Reflection on his relationship with his doctor; WHERE WE STAND Reports from the Standing Committees. ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Report by Kevin Brown. The Coalition met with BC Medical Association regarding doctor burnout, recruitment to the AIDS field, education in clinical and social aspects of AIDS, lack of clinical trials. Lobbying efforts for increased access to experimental drugs, increased research. New policy regarding public speakers for the Coalition as well as training. Upcoming conferences; PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Report by Fausto Ioccheli. New membership policies. Revised policy on Board of Directors ready for presentation to Board. Volunteer workshop scheduled. Job descriptions and possible postings under consideration. PROGRAM COMMITTEE Report by Benoit Lanthier. Five framed prints brought to IDC. AL-721 to be provided to BC residents only. Drop in centre gets volunteers. Retreat preparation being finalized; LIBRARY UPDATE New additions, request for material; HATHA YOGA Call for interest; PSYCHIC OFFERS SERVICES; TELL US YOUR STORIES Gay writers asked for submissions for new anthology exploring rich diversity of gay culture post AIDS; PERSONAL NOTES Personal ads; INSPIRATIONAL CORNER; TRIP TO SEATTLE Coalition members meet with counterparts in Seattle; SIGN UP NOW FOR OUR NEXT RETREAT; DROP IN CENTRE NOW OPEN ONE EVENING A WEEK Wednesdays; ONGOING EVENTS;