Together Today, Together Tomorrow
The OUT Maine Alumni Network is for anyone 21 or older who participated in an OUT Maine program as a youth.
The purpose of the Alumni Network is to:
- keep members engaged in OUT Maine’s Mission to create a more welcoming and affirming Maine for LGBTQIA2S+ youth,
- create a professional social network for queer and allied adults, and
- help build OUT Maine’s hub-and-spoke network (goal #1 of our Strategic Plan).
Eligibility
- 21 years or older.
- Participated in an OUT Maine program as a youth.
If you are 21-22 and enrolled in an OUT Maine youth program, you can still join as a Junior Member.
Anyone who volunteered for OUT Maine when they were 22 or younger are also eligible to join.
OUT Maine Alumni membership benefits:
- OUT Maine Alumni Newsletter with updates about you and your peers.
- Discounted (at-cost) tickets to OUT Maine’s annual Rainbow Gala and Dance Party.
- Membership swag bag.
- Networking opportunties.
Junior Members: Ages 21-22
Young enough to participate in certain youth programs, but also old enough to begin enjoying Alumni membership benefits.
Senior Members: Ages 23-29
Aged out of OUT Maine’s programs, but want to stay engaged with OUT Maine.
Elder Members: Ages 30+
Are you an old-timer? Here is a little history to help you remember if you were in one of our programs:
1996-2016: Out as I Want to Be was a drop-in program in Rockland, Maine. Renamed OUT Maine in 2016 when the programs became state-wide.
2007-2018: Rainbow Ball Weekend was hosted by University of Maine at Machias’ 100% Society. OUT Maine took over the hosting the event in 2019. However, our alumni invitation extends to ALL Rainbow Ball Weekend participants and organizers!