I got a lovely phone call last evening from none other than Chris Bartlett, a dear friend and fabulous organizer on a range of LGBT health issues. We've been working together on organizing the various LGBT health summits and getting LGBT health on the agenda for the Creating Change Conference a few weeks back in Detroit. He's a gem.

Anytime I get a phone call from him, I'm happy. But I was particularly thrilled yesterday when he informed me that I had received a scholarship to attend the upcoming Gay Men's Health Leadership Academy in Guerneville, California March 21-24. Wew-hew! I booked my flight last night (thank God for frequent flyer miles!) - I'm SO excited! I hope to be podcasting for "The Gayest Podcast in Michigan" there, keeping everyone informed as to the goingson at the event.

For those who are unfamiliar, the GMH Leadership Academy is basically a three-day training and networking session for gay male organizers doing work on gay men's health issues. It happens a little under twice a year, and I've been aching to go since Eric Rofes encouraged me to do so back in 2005. Rofes of course founded the GMH Movement in the US. He sadly passed away in June of 2006.

I can't wait!!!!!