Time Summary
00:00:01-00:03:54 Introduction
Jerry introduces himself and the reason behind his interest in documenting the history of GCAP through the History Harvest Project.
00:03:56- 00:07:02 Jerry Moves to Champaign-Urbana
Jerry details the reasons behind his move from Missouri, where he attended college, to Champaign-Urbana in 1978.
00:07:02-00:13:07 Queer Scene in Champaign-Urbana, Late 70s/Early 80s
Jerry talks about where gay men in his circle would hang out and meet in the late 70s and early 80s before his sobriety.
00:13:07-00:17:39 AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Community
Jerry speaks about his decision to get sober and connecting with the AA Community and forming an AA meeting for queer people at McKinley Presbyterian
00:17:40- 00:24:03 Learning About AIDS
Jerry reflects on the fearful atmosphere in the Champaign-Urbana gay community as members started to learn more about the national AIDS crisis.
00:24:03-00:34:15 First Cases in Champaign-Urbana
Jerry remembers some of the first cases of AIDS that popped up in the local gay community and how they prompted him and other community members to take action.
00:36:28-00:42:43
GCAP Early Education & Outreach: Jerry speaks about some of the initial outreach that the Speakers Bureau portion of GCAP did to educate the community with the latest information on AIDS.