The meeting kicked off with introductions as usual.  Ryan then announced that this week is GT’s Diversity Week 2009 and suggested checking out the schedule of events.  Pride Alliance will be participating in “My _____ is beautiful” which is happening on Tuesday, 11-10, at 11 AM in the Student Center Theatre.  Austin Lawry will speaking about Pride Alliance and you should go support her if you can!  Ryan also asked if anyone was interested in participating in the Student Diversity Symposium which is next Monday at 7 PM.  Please let him know if you are.

Exec meetings are being moved to 7:30 PM in the Pine Room on the Mondays when we don’t have a general meeting.  The Pine Room is located directly across the hall from the Student Involvement Center.  Don’t forget that Exec meetings are open to everyone!

GayBLT is an end of the semester potluck social.  The exec board will provide a sandwich bar, but members are encouraged to bring a side dish or beverage to share.  GayBLT is scheduled for December 5th at 1:00 PM in the Piedmont Room.  There will be sign ups for food going around next general meeting and reminders will be sent out the week prior.

BGO (Big Gay Out) is our end of the semester dance party that was rescheduled a few times.  It is now on November 21st from 9 PM - 1 AM at Under the Couch on West Campus.  The cost to attend is $5 unless you are a paid member of Pride Alliance and you get in for free!  The theme for this year’s BGO was announced at the meeting and it is Colors of the Rainbow!  Interpret as you will, but please dress appropriately.

Adam discussed some interesting news stories including the Maine gay marriage repeal and how that affects us.

After that, Adam introduced our guest speaker for the night, Michelle Cohen of GT Health Promotions.  Michelle talked to us all about sexual health and how to keep sex safe.  She had a lot of great demonstrations and interactive segments in her presentation.  She also had lots of fun giveaways!  If you would like to know more about Health Promotions or Michelle, try exploring here.

Our next meeting will be on November 23rd at 6:00 PM in Room 301 of the Student Center.