Indignation 2008 season is now over - all good things must come to an end - and at the end of yet another successful pride month, Sayoni would like to thank all its supporters and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make our events possible. We would like to thank, as well, all the people who turned up at the events and made it vibrant.
Here’s wishing for another year of progress!
Thank you all who responded to the call to take the survey and spread the word about it. The data-collection period is now over, and the report will be published in due course.
Every year, mainstream, men’s magazines such as FHM and Maxim publish lists of Hot 100 Women. And every year, we choke on those lists because they feature typically boring, made-for-straight-men, never-over-35, and never-over-110-pounds women. We know, that as queer women, we have way better taste, and we are able to appreciate all kinds of beauty.
Hence, we are opening nominations for our very own Sayoni Hot 20 List! Nominate about 2-15 female celebrities based in Singapore, or of Singapore origin - actresses, musicians, writers, directors (and politicians?) and more, whom YOU think are attractive and/or sexy. Do not rank them, simply list them.
Nominations will be closed in two weeks, after which voting will be opened. You can either leave a comment or email us privately at admin@sayoni.com.
Sayoni commemorated our 2nd Anniversary in style on 12th April, at a rustic world-war-II bunker-like space in Food#03, a rising social entrepreneurship cafe. The party was the culmination of months of planning and preparation, from the drinks to the decorations.
We were hosted by O’Ren Ishii, a new-found MCing talent within Sayoni who entertained the crowd with her wicked sense of humour and presentation.
The highlight of the party was the Sayoni Awards 2008, where a series of fun titles were handed out to our beloved members, such as Drama Queen of the Year, Sticky Rice Couple of the Year etc.
But apart from poking harmless fun at our members, we also know how to honour the outstanding women in our community. Ms Yong Meiling was awarded the prestigious Sayoni Woman of the Year 2008 title, with a beautiful crystal trophy.
This is what Jean had to say when she honoured Ms Yong Meiling with the trophy.
I first got to know Meiling in 2005, hoping to meet the leaders who are in charge of OC Women. We met up, I remember Meiling said she was ‘just helping out’ and nothing more. Over the years, it became, ‘helping out’, to ‘contributing’ to Program Director of OC women. And maybe boss now.
Empathetic, Street smart and certainly no push over, Meiling has shown a remarkable willingness to make a step back for others to lead, change her mind over issues and stand up for those she believes in. We have all seen how OC women’s support group changed people’s lives. Always wanting to ignore our presence, society and gay men alike, it has been the ‘hope in the dark’ when all else is bleak in the society we live in now. Without demanding for hope, we would not have struggled, and without struggle we would not have been here. Virginia Woolf wrote in her journal, “The future is dark, which is on the whole, the best thing the future can be, I think.” Dark, she seems to say, not as in terrible. We often mistake the one for the other. To me, dark as in the familiar female womb where we all come from ready to burst forward to find the light at the end of the tunnel. Today, we honor Yong Meiling, helper to program director of OC Women.
We hope to celebrate many many more anniversaries with you, and continue honouring women in our community.
We would like to remind all our readers to take this survey. Even if you have taken the survey in 2006, you are encouraged the take it again this year.
Sayoni is proud to present the Sayoni Queer Women Survey, 2008. This survey is aimed at queer, lesbian, bisexual and transgender women living in Singapore, to gather essential information about the community, in terms of…
1. Age, racial and religious composition
2. Educational and career background, and financial status
3. Social framework, in relation to their sexual orientation
4. Personal/Emotional status, in relation to their sexual orientation
5. Feedback, on Sayoni and on the community
We appeal you to take this survey, if you happen to belong to the target group. Just five minutes of your time can help us learn how to better help you and the community as a whole, as well as serve as a record of progress throughout the years.
All information, once collected and analysed, will be made publicly available.
Please be reassured that this survey is completely anonymous. Individual responses will not be revealed, and will not be traceable to the individual user.
Please help spread the word around, to your queer female friends. We aim to capture people from all social strata in this survey.
If you wish to see the reports from last year, please click here.
If you wish to the survey with an image, you can use the following code.
<a href=”http://www.sayoni.com/surveyphp/index.php?sid=7″><img src=”http://www.sayoni.com/surveyreport/sayonisurveylogo.jpg”></a></br>
Take the Sayoni Queer Women Survey 2008!
Thank you for your time!
If you cannot see the image below, please visit this url: http://www.sayoni.com/sayoni/it_takes_2_final.jpg
Sayoni is officially turning 2 on the 12th of April, and you are invited to the birthday bash! We have a night of fun and laughter all lined up, and all that is missing is YOU!. Join us for a fantastic night out in a cozy and thoroughly queer environment - Party hats not included so bring your own!
This is a strictly RSVP private party.
Attendees will be mostly women with gay men as friends of the forum or special guests. We hope to create a gay-affirming space, so please do spread the word to your queer female friends.
Newbies are very welcome.
HIGHLIGHTS
~ Our theme for this year is “It Takes Two”. Bring a friend and come as Thelma and Louise or Starsky and Hutch and stand to win the Queen Twins Award! We are looking for fun and quirky outfits that are proudly paired.
~ Look forward to a virgin stand-up routine from one of our very own; guess who!
~ Also, usher in our first ever Sayoni Awards. See the Sayonian you voted for take the stage together with our (in)famous regulars. Vote here!
~ More prizes await those who flex their Sayoni knowledge in a special quiz.
RSVP now, ’cause we love it when you do that! To register, send in your name, email address, contact number and the names of accompanying friends to admin@sayoni.com. Our venue will be disclosed through email 3 days before the day of the party.
Birthday gifts not required, although kind contributions would be greatly appreciated!
This event is brought to you by Sayoni Live. We hope to see you there!
Sayoni is proud to present the Sayoni Queer Women Survey, 2008. This survey is aimed at queer, lesbian, bisexual and transgender women living in Singapore, to gather essential information about the community, in terms of…
1. Age, racial and religious composition
2. Educational and career background, and financial status
3. Social framework, in relation to their sexual orientation
4. Personal/Emotional status, in relation to their sexual orientation
5. Feedback, on Sayoni and on the community
We appeal to you to take this survey, if you happen to belong to the target group. Just five minutes of your time can help us learn how to better help you and the community as a whole, as well as serve as a record of progress throughout the years.
All information, once collected and analysed, will be made publicly available.
Please be reassured that this survey is completely anonymous. Individual responses will not be revealed, and will not be traceable to the individual user.
Please help spread the word around, to your queer female friends. We aim to capture people from all social strata in this survey.
If you wish to see the reports from last year, please click here.
If you wish to the survey with an image, you can use the following code.
<a href=”http://www.sayoni.com/surveyphp/index.php?sid=7″><img src=”http://www.sayoni.com/surveyreport/sayonisurveylogo.jpg”></a></br>
Take the Sayoni Queer Women Survey 2008!
Thank you for your time!
Please be reminded that the deadline for the writing contest for the month of February is 11:59 PM, 13th February. Late entries will be only be given secondary consideration.
Send your article in to admin@sayoni.com before the deadline!
Sayoni is holding a writing contest from now till the 13th of February. The one with the best entry walks away with $50 in cash or vouchers, and bragging rights.
Theme: Beginnings
Here’s what you need to do:
Pen a queer-related story/article and send your story to admin@sayoni.com by 13th February 2008. Include a secondary email contact, the username you would like to be known by, and a short line about yourself.
The top few entries will be published on Sayoni’s blog and the winner will be notified by email by end February, and announced on the blog.
Please submit original material that have not been published elsewhere (including personal blogs).
All women are welcomed.
Sayoni supports the effort to repeal section 377A from the Penal Code of Singapore, and we would like to request all our readers to sign the online letter to the Prime Minister with your real name.
Please do tell your friends and loved ones about it too. Every signature counts, and this is your opportunity to tell the government that discrimination is unacceptable.
To know more about the penal code and the amendments:
Results for the Sayoni Hot 20 List 2008 are out!
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