The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive (R),
a worldwide market research and consulting firm, in conjunction with Witeck-
Combs Communications , a strategic public relations and marketing
communications firm with special expertise in the lesbian , gay, bisexual and
transgender market; it was also conducted in conjunction with National LGBT
Health Awareness Week. Among the overall
sample 1,165 were women, and 2,024 heterosexual.

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Few give money away.
The Community Involvement Program is steered by a committee
comprised of Pacific Service employees. In addition, lesbians and
women describe themselves as fit or very fit in similar numbers -- 19% of
lesbians vs. A dash
represents a value of zero.
Witeck-Combs Communications , Inc.

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"I love being part of our Community Involvement Program," said
Adriana Arenas, loan services representative and a Committee member
since 2003. One committee
member was looking for charitable organizations in Sonoma County when
she learned about a summer program geared to low-income, at-risk
children in Santa Rosa.
* About the same percentages of lesbians and heterosexuals (42%) and all
adults (43%) said that they overeat while just over half of GLB adults
(53%) say they overeat. They
include refusals to be interviewed (non-response), question wording and
question order, weighting by demographic control data and screening (e.

Nancy Wong,
Harris Interactive
585-214-7316

Meka Lloyd,
Witeck-Combs Communications
202-887-0500 ext.

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The Credit Union Board of Directors
approved the funding and the SAFE program had their contribution by
June. Open Heart Kitchen, a food kitchen serving the
low-income population of Alameda and Contra Costa counties, has
received funding from the Credit Union for its hot meals program and
weekend box lunches for children.
"While financial institutions can't forget their basic purpose of
saving money, lending money and earning money, there is a greater
obligation beyond that," Smigielski stated.S. Of those adults surveyed, 119
were self-identified as gay, lesbian or bisexual (GLB).

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Lesbian Body Image Differs From That of Women Overall New U.S. Survey Finds

, Over three-quarters of lesbian
adults (77%) describe their body weight as overweight while 67% of all female
adults surveyed describe their body weight as overweight. 17% of all women surveyed.

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In 2000, the Credit Union's Board of Directors began discussing
what corporate responsibility Pacific Service had to the communities
it served.
Among lesbians, smoking was the number one choice of contributors (29%) while
overeating was the top contributor among GLB adults (45%) and all women (35%).S. 18
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----Financial
institutions are in the business of saving money, lending money and
earning money. "Pacific Service CU
recognizes our obligation of corporate citizenship.
These are highlights of a new survey of 2,209 U. The sampling error for the
GLB sample was plus or minus 9 percentage points, and sampling error for
lesbians is plus or minus 6 percentage points.

About Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc.novatris.com), Tokyo-based Harris Interactive Japan,
through newly acquired WirthlinWorldwide, a Reston, Virginia-based research
and consultancy firm ranked 25th largest in the world, and through an
independent global network of affiliate market research companies.callen-lorde.
Callen-Lorde's commitment to the health and wellness of lesbians includes
gynecological services and comprehensive women's health focused primary care .

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In 2004 alone, Pacific Service Credit Union gave nearly $150,000 to
worthwhile organizations . Unfortunately, there are
several other possible sources of error in all polls or surveys that are
probably more serious than theoretical calculations of sampling error.

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Over the last four years, one
local credit union has given away $500,000 dollars to area charities. The Credit Union also gives annually
to the Children's Hospital in Oakland, serving Northern California,
and the Children 's Hospital in Central California, serving the Central
Valley. It is, without a doubt, one of our nation's top
health concerns," said Colleen Dermody, Vice President of Witeck-Combs
Communications . ?"
Base: All U. Adults

All Adults GLB Lesbian Heterosexual All Women
(n=2,209) (n= 119) (n=341) (n= 2,024) (n=1,165)

Eat fruits
and vegetables
Yes 92 89 94 92 93
No 8 11 6 8 7
Smoke
Yes 25 38 42 24 28
No 75 62 58 76 72
Exercise
regularly
Yes 47 38 51 47 43
No 53 62 49 53 57
Overeat
Yes 43 53 42 42 43
No 57 47 58 58 57

TABLE 5
CONTRIBUTES MOST TO LACK OF FITNESS
"Which of the following do you feel contributes most to your lack of fitness? "

Base: Somewhat or Not Fit

Total GLB Lesbian Heterosexual All Women
(n=1,812) (n= 95) (n=290) (n= 1,667) (n=998)

Overeating 35 45 28 35 35
Eating fast
food 25 16 18 25 26
Smoking 16 21 29 16 18
Exercising
regularly 7 3 10 7 6
Eating meat 6 6 5 6 5
Consuming too
much alcohol 3 8 6 3 2
Eating fruits
and vegetables 3 1 2 3 2
Obtaining yearly
medical checkups 2 1 * 2 3
Taking vitamins 2 - 1 2 3

Methodology
This survey was conducted online within the United States between January
11 and January 16 , 2005 among 2,209 adults. An over-sample of 341 self-
identified lesbians was also surveyed.-based global research company that blends premier strategic consulting
with innovative and efficient methods of investigation, analysis and
application.

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messages specific to lesbians. adults 25 and older

Total GLB Lesbian Heterosexual All Women
(n= 1,961) (n=97) (n=322) (n= 1,804 ) (n=1,026)

Overweight 84 85 84 84 80
Within
Recommended
Range 10 13 13 10 11
Underweight 6 2 3 7 9

TABLE 2
DESCRIBE BODY WEIGHT
"How would you describe your body weight?"

Base: All U..

These statements conform to the principles of disclosure of the National
Council on Public Polls. Known for The Harris Poll(R) and for pioneering Internet-based
research methods, Harris Interactive conducts proprietary and public research
to help its clients achieve clear, material and enduring results.
Harris Interactive combines its intellectual capital, databases and
technology to advance market leadership through U.org) is New
York City's only medical facility dedicated to meeting the health care needs
of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities and people
living with HIV/AIDS -- regardless of any patient's ability to pay.

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"These results enable us to gauge where lesbians may be found
on the healthcare continuum. An
asterisk (*) signifies a value of less than one-half percent.witeckcombs.com) is the
nation's premier strategic marketing communications firm, specializing in
reaching the gay and lesbian consumer market.

About Harris Interactive(R)
Harris Interactive Inc.

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S. adults aged 18 or older
conducted online between January 11 and 16, 2005.
* There is a higher incidence of smoking among lesbians (42%) and GLB
adults overall (38%) compared to heterosexuals (24%) or all adults
(25%). This online survey is not a probability sample.
In addition to routine care, experienced medical staff also provide
colposcopy , cryotherapy and LEEP, procedures designed to diagnose and treat
pre-cancerous changes of the cervix .

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For more information about
the Credit Union, call 888-858-6878 or visit the Web site,
www.
In theory, with a probability sample of this size, one can say with 95
percent certainty that the results have a statistical precision of plus or
minus two percentage points of what they would be if the entire adult
population had been polled with complete accuracy.
Welcoming to all, regardless of sexual orientation or insurance coverage,
Callen-Lorde offers primary and specialty medical services , including
comprehensive health services for lesbians, a continuum of HIV/AIDS care;
transgender health services, mental health services; case management; a health
education resource center and HOTT (Health Outreach To Teens), New York
State's only comprehensive program for the health and mental health care of
LGBT, homeless and other street youth.

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In this survey, lesbians more accurately
perceived their body weight than women in general. It is impossible to quantify the errors that may result from
these factors.com

Colleen Dermody,
Witeck-Combs Communications
202-887 -0500 ext.

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Pacific Service Credit Union Gives from the Heart

In this study, 119 adults
were self -reported GLB respondents and there was an additional over-sample of
341 self-reported lesbians. Dawn Harbatkin, Medical Director of the Callen-Lorde
Community Health Center in New York, a founding member of the National
Coalition for LGBT Health.g.com), the 15th
largest and fastest-growing market research firm in the world, is a Rochester,
N.

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Committee members meet monthly
to review funding requests and to recommend contributions."
Although the Credit Union serves a large 12-county area , the
Community Involvement Program does not limit giving to communities
near branch locations . One example is Sonoma County. Both hospitals are in the 12 county-area served by Pacific
Service Credit Union.
* Half of the lesbians (51%) surveyed say they exercise regularly,
compared to 38% of all GLB adults, 43% of all women and 47% of adults
overall.S.S. offices and wholly owned
subsidiaries: London-based HI Europe (http://www.

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Notes on reading tables:
The percentage of respondents has been included for each item.S.

In April 2003, American
Demographics magazine identified Bob Witeck and Wes Combs as two of 25 experts
over the last 25 years who have made significant contributions to the fields
of demographics, market research, media and trendspotting for their
pathbreaking work on the gay and lesbian market . (http://www.

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As a corporation, we take it upon ourselves to do what we can
to better the lives of the less fortunate in our communities. Many discussions later, it was determined that the Credit
Union had to find a way to give to benefit the communities.
Pacific Service Credit Union launched its Community Involvement
Program in 2001, with a budget of $100,000. The four major areas
designated for charitable giving were children, especially those in
at-risk and low-income areas; American Red Cross; low-income credit
unions, and recognition of employee volunteer spirit. It's a great feeling to
know we are making a positive difference in people's lives.
With over $1 billion in assets , Pacific Service is among the 100
largest credit unions in the nation. ROCHESTER, N.

Smoking and Diet Contribute to Lack of Fitness
Among all adults and heterosexuals who said they were somewhat or not fit,
overeating (35%), eating fast food (25%), and smoking (16%) ranked as the top
three factors that respondents felt contributed most to their lack of fitness.
"It is encouraging that among lesbians there is some self-awareness about
body weight," said Dr.

We feel that all public health awareness campaigns conducted
by the CDC or the U.hieurope.harrispollonline .

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In May, the
Committee voted to provide $3,400 for the SAFE Summer Swim Safe
program, reaching 200 local kids. In addition to
PG+E employees, Pacific Service CU serves the employees of more than
30 companies. Pacific Service CU was founded in
1936 and currently serves 70,000 members.
"Being overweight may be the most significant contributor to our nation's
epidemic of heart disease , diabetes, cancer, and a number of other chronic or
life threatening illnesses. Like every American , their health may depend on
it.

TABLE 1
BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

Base: All U.. Propensity
score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents' propensity to be
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"We get to support worthy causes. She contacted the Sonoma County Parks
Foundation to see how the Credit Union could help., for
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"We feel very strongly that we have a responsibility as a
corporate citizen to the communities we serve," explained Tom
Smigielski, president and CEO of Pacific Service CU, "so we budget for
our contributions annually.
Pacific Service CU has sponsored programs at local chapters of
national organizations like American Red Cross, Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF) and American Lung Association.
Pacific Service CU is headquartered in Walnut Creek , California. Surprisingly,
however, when the body mass index (BMI) is applied to survey responses , the
percentage of overweight adult women (80%) is much closer to the proportion of
overweight lesbian women (84%). (http://www.

About Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
Callen -Lorde Community Health Center (http://www.

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The Credit
Union also has sponsored CPR Saturday events for more than four years,
providing free CPR training and certification in local communities."

Some key findings from the survey include:
* Of the total lesbians surveyed, 13% fall within the recommended range on
the body mass index and of all women surveyed, 11% fall within the
recommended range.harrisinteractive.

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WALNUT CREEK, Calif . Our giving program
alone can't solve everything, but in our heart we believe we make a
positive difference by helping people in our communities. "What we don't yet know, and what we must
establish , is whether lesbian adults understand the health risks of being over
weight or obese. Percentages may not always add up to 100% because
of computer rounding or the acceptance of multiple answers from respondents
answering that question. Figures for age, sex, race, education
and number of adults in the household were weighted where necessary to bring
them into line with their actual proportions in the population.S. EOE M/F/D/V

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We don't ask our employees or our members
to give.
Since 2002, Pacific Service CU has given more than $60,000 each to
the Head Start early learning program for school supplies and to
Salvation Army to provide food baskets to needy families during the
holiday season."

About Pacific Service Credit Union

Membership in Pacific Service Credit Union is available to
individuals who live or work in any of the following counties:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Marin, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San
Francisco, San Mateo , Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma. adults

All Adults GLB Lesbian Heterosexual All Women
(n= 2,209) (n=119) (n=341) (n= 2,024) (n=1 ,165)

Overweight 63 61 77 64 67
Underweight 3 8 * 3 3
Average/
Just right 30 29 23 30 27
Not sure 3 2 - 3 3

TABLE 3
LEVEL OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
"How would you describe your level of physical fitness?"

Base: All U. Adults

All Adults GLB Lesbian Heterosexual All Women
(n= 2,209) (n=119) (n=341) (n= 2,024) (n=1 ,165)

Very fit 3 1 3 3 2
Fit 18 21 16 18 15
Somewhat fit 46 39 45 47 44
Not fit 30 35 36 30 38
Not sure 2 4 - 1 1

TABLE 4
"Do you . With over nine years experience
in this unique market, Witeck-Combs Communications has developed respected
relationships throughout the community and serves as a bridge between
corporate America and gay and lesbian consumers.Y.com), Paris-based
Novatris (http://www.