Vancouver PWA Coalition Newsletter Issue #20 May 1988

THIRD ANNUAL WALK-A-THON Fundraiser announcement; FINANCE COMMITTEE Report by Warren Jensen. The committee presented a much increased budget for 88/89 to the Board of Directors which they approved. The committee has also requested the City of Vancouver donate use of the Orpheum Theatre for Starry Night III; FUEL TAX/ICBC REBATES Full refund of the provincial gasoline tax available and once qualified for that rebate, a further rebate of car insurance is available. ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Report by Kevin B. AZT UPDATE The Coalition is waiting to see if the government will bill PWAs for AZT and if it does, the BC Civil Liberties Union would be willing to launch a court case against the Ministry; THE LIVING FACE OF AIDS Photographic essay underway, to be shown at the Canadian Conference on AIDS. Call to get involved; PHONES IN ST. PAUL'S HOSPITAL? The committee is working to get phones into private rooms; NEW THERAPY UPDATE BOOK Special issue of the CDC AIDS Weekly containing a complete therapy update now in the library. PROGRAM COMMITTEE Report by Benoit L. 17 members participated in recent retreat. Guests from Seattle AIDS Support Group expected to visit, billets needed. Volunteers to produce "Survival Manual" needed; LEARN TAI CHI WITH US THIS SUMMER Weekly classes. NEXT POT LUCK DINNER MAY 21; HARRISON HOT SPRINGS One day excursion; UPDATE ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Members can apply for funds to cover the costs of products or services; THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL AIDS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL MAY 30, 1988; NAMES PROJECT QUILT in Seattle June 23, 24; ONGOING EVENTS;