Club Unity gets OK from Flagler

Club Unity gets OK from Flagler



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Publication Date: 11/07/07
Flagler President Bill Abare approved on appeal the application of Club Unity, a club that aims to create a supportive environment for the gay, lesbian and transsexual community. The club had previously been denied by Dean of Student Services Daniel Stewart, who said "(The club's) purpose does not fall within the realm of the mission of the college." The club appealed, and on Oct. 29 Abare approved the club and sent a letter to Chris Lauth, Club Unity's executive director, according to an article in Flagler's Gargoyle newspaper. Lauth was not available for comment, but sophomore Bobby Webb of Wallingford, Pa., a member of Change Flagler College, an advocacy group at the school, said, "We're excited, really excited. Surprised, very surprised. It's definitely a step forward." According to the club's Web site, flaglerclubunity.tripod.com, board members will meet in the upcoming weeks to plan for their first official meeting. It also says, "Special thanks to all of our supporters and Dr. Abare for standing up and making the right decision." Renditions of the club have been attempting to get approval since 2004.
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