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PFLAG Washburn-Chequamegon Bay

Summer 2025 info@pflagwashburn.org

 

Advocacy, Education and Support for LGBTQ+ People and Those Who Love Them.

 

June is Pride Month!

Let’s be clear about what it means to “Love with Pride”. Love can be soft, kind, tender—and it can also be loud, unapologetic, and fierce.

Over fifty years ago, Jeanne Manford marched with her gay son, Morty, to demonstrate the power and courage of a mother’s love in the face of relentless discrimination. 350+ chapters and 550,000+ members later, we are still in the fight, leading with love, for an equitable and accepting future. 

This year—as every year, as every month, as every day—it is imperative that we show up for our LGBTQ+ loved ones. Whether it’s marching in a protest, shutting down discriminatory remarks from coworkers, educating a family member, or even just expressing your love to your LGBTQ+ loved one, every action you take for our LGBTQ+ community is an action against LGBTQ+ oppression.

Now is the time to LEAD WITH LOVE. Let’s come together as a collective power and fight for our LGBTQ+ loved ones.

-PFLAG National 06/02/2025

 

Upcoming Events

  • PFLAG Goes to the Theatre - June 19 (7:00 pm)

  • Pride Month Movie Night - June 25 (8:00 pm) Washburn Public Library showing MILK

  • PFLAG WCB Chapter Annual BBQ & Potluck - June 27 (5 pm)

  • Interfaith Pride Worship Service - June 29 (5 pm) Washburn Meditation Center

    • Pot Luck Meal and Fellowship at 6 pm - for more info call 715-209-1100

  • Carver Harries Has Big Feelings - Rhinehart Theatre Ashland

    • June 27 (7 pm), June 29 (2 pm) - for more info visit Facebook

  • Game Night - July 10 (6:30 pm)

  • Game Night - August 14 (6:30 pm)

  • Chequamegon Bay Pride - August 16 (12-4 pm) Ashland Bayview Park

  • Member Meeting/Appreciation Night/Board Elections - August 21 (6:00 pm)

  • Game Night - September 11 (6:30 pm)

 

2025 PFLAG Youth Engagement Scholarship Winners

Each year, PFLAG Washburn-Chequamegon Bay awards up to three Ashland and Bayfield County high school seniors a scholarship of $1,000 each. The recipients of these awards are those who demonstrate a contribution to equality for all people through initiatives that advocate for, support, or educate the community related to the needs of underrepresented populations, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other (LGBTQ+) communities.

This year, PFLAG WCB awarded two scholarships. Congratulations to the winning seniors!

Bayfield High School

Sonnen Ring (left), Jess Hall - Vice President PFLAG WCB (right)

Drummond High School

Dalaney Rasmussen (left), Kathleen Skoraczwski - Board Member PFLAG WCB (right)

 

2025 PFLAG WCB People of the Year

PFLAG Washburn-Chequamegon Bay recognizes individuals that have gone above and beyond in the service of the Chapter and the LGBTQ+ community. This year we are proud to recognize two individuals for their dedication and to say “Thank You” for their time and efforts serving as members of the PFLAG Washburn-Chequamegon Bay Chapter Board.

Colene Lee

2025 PFLAG WCB Volunteer of the Year

Mark Ricker

2025 PFLAG WCB Member & Donor of the Year

 

Become a Member or Renew Your Membership

When you no longer need PFLAG, PFLAG needs you! We are in need of Board members and volunteers for one-time events, like observing school board meetings, and an event photographer for any events. We also need people to keep track of legislation that would affect the LGBTQIA+ community here in Ashland and Bayfield Counties and beyond. Become a member of PFLAG Washburn-Chequamegon Bay or renew your membership today! Annual dues are $30.00 per individual or $40.00 per household (other options are available) and are good through September 30 each year! Donations are also welcome.
 
Pay your membership dues or make a donation on our website, https://www.pflagwashburn.org, or you can send a check to the address below. If you have any questions or would like to discuss ways to get involved, contact us at:
 
P.O. Box 434
Washburn, WI 54891
info@pflagwashburn.org

 

PFLAG WCB Is Seeking Item/Supply Donations

Help us equip our LGBTQ+ Resource Center!

Have you been interested in helping PFLAG Washburn-Chequamegon, but are looking for another way besides volunteering time or just a monetary donation? We now have a webpage established that lists essential items to support our program for the LGBTQ+ community in the Chequamegon Bay area. The list includes items that directly equip the resource center or help in the delivery of our mission and programming.

If you are interested in helping us in this way please visit our Chapter Requests page.

 

From PFLAG National

In the midst of legislative chaos, two of our most asked questions are “Where can I find support?” and “What can I do to fight back?”

This is where PFLAG chapters come in. By joining your local chapter, you can attend town hall meetings as a group to help argue for policy change, raise awareness about issues relating to LGBTQ+ equality, organize events, join issue-based coalitions—and so much more!

The battle for LGBTQ+ rights is not contained to the federal government. YOU and your community have the power to organize, defend, and fight at the local and state levels.

 

Stay Connected

To stay updated on the latest news and actions from PFLAG National, be sure to:

Stay current with PFLAG National by visiting https://pflag.org/
Keep in touch with PFLAG National on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PFLAG/
Follow PFLAG National on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/pflag.org
Watch PFLAG National on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@pflag

 

Newsletter Contact Information

Website: https://www.pflagwashburn.org/
E-mail: info@pflagwashburn.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PFLAGWashburn
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pflag-cheqbay.bsky.social

Our mailing address is:
PFLAG Washburn-Chequamegon Bay
PO Box 434
Washburn, WI 54891

Our physical office location is:
522 Chapple Ave, Suite 102
Ashland, WI 54806

We appreciate your support: PFLAG Washburn-Chequamegon Bay is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization and an official chapter of PFLAG National. Your financial support pays for the materials needed to carry out our mission of community outreach, support, and education. Your help will make a difference in our community and is greatly appreciated. Thank You!

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PFLAG Washburn-Chequamegon Bay
522 Chapple Avenue
Ashland, WI, 54806
United States

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