About Us
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The Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield is a non-profit organization, 501(c)(3), serving the LGBT community of Greater Bakersfield.
Above all, the Center strives to provide a safe, comfortable and inviting place for the LGBT community to meet, socialize and network. In addition to providing an inviting place and positive environment, the Center seeks to improve the wellbeing of LGBT people in the Bakersfield area by providing social, cultural, and educational programs and activities, plus an extensive referral network. Furthermore, the Center seeks to strengthen the connection between the LGBT community and the entire Bakersfield area community by fostering diversity, tolerance, and greater understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Our Mission Statement
The Center is an easy access hub providing a safe, supportive space and services to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. The Center also serves as a bridge to the greater Bakersfield community. |
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Seeking Interested Persons to Join GLCB Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield invites those interested in serving on the Center’s Board to submit a letter of interest and biographical information.
We are looking for Board members with the time and financial commitment, leadership, creative vision, professional experience, personal integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality to work collectively with the Board and volunteers. We are committed to considering Board members for appointment that are diversely representative of the community, have the skills and experience the Center needs to operate and be successful, and may have already participated, volunteered at or donated to the Center. Board members are expected to attend all Board and committee meetings, which occur at least once a month, as well as participate in various Center activities. (Board Meetings are currently the 2nd Monday of each month and committee meetings are set as needed)
If you are interested, please send a letter of interest and biographical information to our Board chair, Cindy Smith, at cindy@glcenterbak.org. You will be asked to attend an interview with Board members. If you have questions, please contact Cindy at 661-201-2631.
We are looking for Board members with the time and financial commitment, leadership, creative vision, professional experience, personal integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality to work collectively with the Board and volunteers. We are committed to considering Board members for appointment that are diversely representative of the community, have the skills and experience the Center needs to operate and be successful, and may have already participated, volunteered at or donated to the Center. Board members are expected to attend all Board and committee meetings, which occur at least once a month, as well as participate in various Center activities. (Board Meetings are currently the 2nd Monday of each month and committee meetings are set as needed)
If you are interested, please send a letter of interest and biographical information to our Board chair, Cindy Smith, at cindy@glcenterbak.org. You will be asked to attend an interview with Board members. If you have questions, please contact Cindy at 661-201-2631.
Executive BoardCindy Smith, Chair of the Board
Cindy@kerncomputer.com Jan Hefner, Vice Chair mscoffeegirl@aol.com Allen Belluomini, Secretary ajbell3@aol.com Jan Dunlap, Treasurer Jan@kerncomputer.com Cathi Guerrero, Board Member David Trujillo, Board Member Isabella Tagore, Board Member |
Committee LeadersFundraising
Jack Palmer & Cathi Guerrero jackbksfd@aol.com (661) 301-7506 Marketing and Communication Jose M Granados & Jan Hefner info@glcenterbak.org (661) 477-3374 Programs and Services Cindy Smith Cindy@kerncomputer.com info@glcenterbak.org (661) 843-7995 |
Group Leaders20+Q
Raymond Harkey info@glcenterbak.org Grey Matters Allen Belluomini ajbell3@aol.com Gay Alianza Latina Jose M Granados info@glcenterbak.org Transgender Peer Group info@glcenterbak.org (661) 843-7995 |
Rainbow Families: Meet, Greet & Play info@glcenterbak.org (661) 843-7995 GLCB OUTreach Team & Speaker Series Cindy Smith Cindy@kerncomputer.com info@glcenterbak.org (661) 843-7995 |
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Hours of Operation
Mon: 4pm - 7pm Tue: 5pm - 7pm Wed: 5pm - 7pm Thu: 5pm - 7pm Frid: Closed Sat: 5pm - 7pm Sun: Closed |
Mailing
PO Box 2712 Bakersfield CA 93303 |
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