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Happy New Year from GLASS! As we head into 2026, we’re excited to kick things off with opportunities to reconnect, celebrate, and look ahead to what’s next for our community. Below are our upcoming events and a few important save-the-dates. 👇
📣 Member Meeting
GLASS will hold its next GLASS member-only meeting on Thursday, January 15 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM in SR-318.
Members should have a received a calendar invite hold for the meeting. Please let us know if you did not.
We hope to see you there!
🍸 Senior Staff Happy Hour
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: The Little Gay Pub [ [link removed] ] | 1100 P St NW, Washington, DC xxxxxx
🔗 RSVP here [ [link removed] ]
Already missing the winter break? Looking for a dedicated space to unwind with other senior staff?
Come join in community with other LGBTQ+ senior staff on Thursday, January 15 from 6:00-8:00pm at The Little Gay Pub! We will have a section of the bar reserved for our membership to mingle and reconnect in honor of the start of the new year.
Please note that this event is specifically for senior staff of the LGBT CSA, GLASS, and LOC GLOBE. We look forward to seeing you soon!
🏆 Pride on the Hill Awards
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Rayburn 2168
🔗 RSVP here [ [link removed] ]
GLASS and the LGBT Congressional Staff Association are proud to host our first annual Pride on the Hill Awards, honoring LGBTQ+ staff and allies whose leadership and service have helped make Capitol Hill a more equitable and inclusive workplace.
Award Categories
Lifetime Achievement in Service Award (2 recipients): Honoring one House and one Senate senior staffer whose careers reflect sustained commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ equity and justice on Capitol Hill.
Rising Star Award (2 recipients): Recognizing one House and one Senate junior staffer (3–5 years of service) who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, initiative, and impact early in their careers.
Ally of the Hill Award (1 recipient): Celebrating a former LGBT CSA member who continues to champion LGBTQ+ equity and justice beyond Capitol Hill.
📝 Save the Date: Speed-Dating Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
Join GLASS on Thursday, February 12 for a speed-dating resume and cover letter workshop! Sharpen your job materials and get real-time feedback in a supportive environment. Additional details to come—stay tuned!
🗳️ Save the Date: Annual GLASS Election Happy Hour
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Crush Dance Bar [ [link removed] ] (Front Disco Room) | 2007 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009
🔗 RSVP here [ [link removed] ]
Join GLASS for a happy hour with pizza at Crush Dance Bar on Thursday, February 19 to meet the candidates running in the 2026 GLASS Board elections! Stay tuned for more details!
🏳️‍🌈 Interested in becoming a GLASS member? Fill out the 2025 Membership Form [ [link removed] ].
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