Welcome back from October recess. This November our queer community is more important than ever. GLASS is ready to support our members as we recover from our collective election night hangovers, and prepare for the next Congress. That begins this Thursday at our monthly Happy Hour at Barrel, and continues with the first of our new Congressional Transition Project events: Job Support on November 18. See all November events below.

These next months will be stressful no matter which office you work for, so please take advantage of the Senate’s EAP and other community resources included below, and in our new Resources Page.

Take care of yourselves and each other.

~ The GLASS Board

(APPLY NOW) Victory Conference FREE Admission

DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY

The GLASS Board Has Arranged with Victory to provide free admission for 2 people to their upcoming International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference, December 5th - 7th. The tickets are available to any Staffer who may not otherwise be able to afford the full price. Click the Link Below for a chance to win these tickets. The Deadline to apply is Friday, November 15.

Free Ticket Form

For More Information on Victory’s Conference, follow this link: International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference

**IMPORTANT NOTE - The GLASS Board has worked with the Ethics Committee to ensure we meet all Ethics rules and requirements. As a result, the tickets are only available to current Staff, and only to Staff whose official duties relate to the conference.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected].

(NEW) THIS THURSDAY - November Happy Hour

Where: Barrel - 613 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

When: 6:30 PM on THIS Thursday, November 14

(New) November 18: Job Support - Resume, Cover letter, and Interview Workshop

With the House CSA, as part of GLASS’s Congressional Transition Project

Where: 385 Russell Senate Office Building

When: 1:00 PM

RSVP HERE

(Updated Date) November 21: November Full Member Meeting 

Where: SD-G11

When: 3:30 PM

To provide GLASS’s Board and members more time to take recent events into account, we have decided to postpone the November Member meeting by one week. After the fruitful discussion at our last meeting, the Board is looking forward to continuing the conversation, on a variety of topics; with a focus on the 119th Congressional Transition. An agenda will be shared as we get closer.

There will be: Refreshments, an opportunity for member feedback, and reports from the Board.

There will not be: any votes expected.

(NEW) GLASS’ Congressional Transition Project

GLASS is here to help for the Congressional Transition. We will host a variety of events and share resources to help you get ready for the next two years. Beginning with the Senate Resume Bank and a sneak preview of future programs.

Questions about our Congressional Transition Project? Contact GLASS Board member Brian Walsh in Senator Hassan’s Office with any questions, or reach out via GLASS’s email at [email protected].

Senate Resume Bank

The Employment Office maintains a Resume Bank and refers qualified candidates to Senate job opportunities. You can submit your application materials at the link below, and it will be sent to Office Hiring Managers.

All referrals are confidential and will not be shared with your current Office.

Link to Sign Up

Future Events and Programs

Life on the Hill Panel in January

Time & Location: TBA

Do you find yourself overwhelmed learning the many unwritten rules of the Senate? Fell like you’re drinking from the fire hose in a new office or job? Join GLASS for a panel of senior Staff who have seen it all, and want (maybe need) to talk about it.

This event is specifically geared to help Interns, Fellows and junior Staff navigate the Senate, but all members are welcome to attend and contribute!

Meet the Queers: Coffee Connections

Coffee Connection sign ups are still open! Use the link below to be matched with another member of the GLASS community. The next round of connections will begin soon, so sign up today!

Coffee Connections Sign Up Form

(NEW) Resource Tab: Mental Health and Other Resources

This is a stressful time to work on the Hill. The GLASS Board wants to make sure you have the support you need, while you obsessively watch Steve Kornacki. We have added a “resource” tab to our Substack with useful a ton of useful links to everything from Senate EAP Counseling and Financial Planning Assistance, to a list of single stall bathrooms across Capitol Hill. The Board will continue to add additional resources over time.

Link Here:

Resources Page

Thanks Queens and remember to pay your dues, please!

Venmo: @GLASS-Caucus (or reach out to [email protected] for assistance)