LGBTQIA+ Social
Meetings & Contact Information
The LGBTQIA+ Social takes place every third Friday of every month, 11:00am - 12:00pm. You can join us in person at Central Library or virtually on Teams.
You can find meetings, documents, and upcoming events on SharePoint:
Please reach out to lgbtqsocial@cityofmadison.com or any members of the steering committee for the meeting invitation and access to the SharePoint site.
Steering Committee
- Carrie Gostomski (she/her), CGostomski@madisonpubliclibrary.org
- Deborah Thompson (they/them), DThompson@cityofmadison.com
- Dominic Davis (he/him), DDavis2@cityofmadison.com
- Garrett Tusler (he/him), GTusler@cityofmadison.com
- John Vogt (he/him), JVogt@cityofmadison.com
- Katarina Klafka (she/her), KKlafka@cityofmadison.com
Mission
To connect, support, and celebrate LGBTQIA+ staff.
Vision
An LGBTQIA+ community that is supported, engaged, joyful, and involved in City decisions that affect us.
Values
- Accessibility: We are committed to making this space accessible to all City employees.
- Confidentiality: This is a confidential space. Everyone can chose when, how, and with whom to share their experiences.
- Equity & Antiracism: We are committed to centering intersectionality and confronting white supremacy culture. We will hold ourselves accountable for the impact of our actions.
- Growth & Communication: We enter this space with open minds. We will avoid assumptions, ask questions, and grow together.
- Joy: We will cultivate and embrace joy in ourselves and each other.
- Respect: We celebrate everyone’s unique journey. Each person is the expert in their own identity.
Group Agreements
- Avoid assumptions, ask questions
- Choose your own adventure
- Expect unfinished business
- Honor accessibility and hybrid room needs (speak clearly, one person at a time)
- Keep confidentiality
- Respect other identities and experiences