Bi+ Ireland Pride Online Quiz will take place on Friday 26th June 2020 at 6 pm. For privacy reasons we ask you to fill out this form if you wish to participate. On the quiz day, we will send you an email containing the link and password to join the quiz. While we have many spaces to participate in the quiz, we do ask that everyone that intends to participate fills out the form. This is to prevent the unlikely scenario that more than the participants limit is reached.

While this is not a team quiz, we do understand there may be several people in the one household that would like to join in. If multiple people from the same household are participating, you could all, of course, join us on the one video call, but we do ask that each participant fills out the form as we have a participation limit on the quiz server we will be using. If there are multiple people joining from one household, only one person has to give their email address, the rest can just enter their name or an X, instead of an email if you wish.

For the purpose of this event, we will be hosting over Zoom.
We will be using a paid version of Zoom so there is end-to-end encryption on the call. A link to the zoom meeting and its password will be sent on the day. You are not required to download Zoom onto any device as you can access the meeting through any web browser. Nor do you have to sign up to zoom.

During the quiz, we will be using AhaSlides. Each player must have individual access to AhaSlides. AhaSlides does not require an app download or any sign-up. You access AhaSlides by going to https://ahaslides.com/ or using the link used in the email that will be sent on the day. The quiz is multiple choice questions and from your device, you will be able to select the right answer.

It’s important to note that each ideally household will have a laptop or phone or another device that is capable of using zoom. Additionally, each player must have access to a device so that they can input their answers using https://ahaslides.com/

While it is possible to navigate both Zoom and AhaSlides from the same device it is not ideal.

Accessibility notice: all the questions will be both readout and available on the screen to read.

To join the quiz please fill out https://forms.gle/6j2CwdJsHY5yBtr29

This quiz is open to all adults under the Bi+ Umbrella and their friends, partners, carers etc.

At the event there will be a...
- €15 One4All Digital Voucher for the Winner of the Quiz
- €15 One4All Digital Voucher for the Most Visibly Proud, so whether you dress in your best Pride outfit or decorate your background, we want to see your proud creativity.

What to expect during the Quiz

• Approximate timetable:
  • The virtual meeting room will be open at 6:00 pm.
  • We will start the quiz promptly at 6:10 pm.
  • The quiz will finish approximately at 8:00pm.
  • The meeting room will remain open until 9 pm to allow for conversations after. 
• The layout is
  • 3 rounds
  • 10 minute break
  • 3 rounds 
  • 10 minute break
  • Final round
  • Prize announcements
  • Chats
• During the breaks, you will be split into breakout rooms so people can chat more easily  if they so wish.
  • Breakout rooms will be randomly assigned but please do message the host if for whatever reason you would like to be in a breakout room with a specific person or would rather not be in a breakout room with a specific person. We try to accommodate all requests.
• During the quiz, the questions will be read out loud as well as appearing on the screen.
  • Each question will be a multiple-choice question, except in the case of a tie-breaker.
  • From your device, you will be able to select the right answer on ahaslides.com.
    
  • You will have 1 minute to answer the question.
• There will be prizes of a €15 One4All Digital Voucher for:
  • The winner of the quiz
  • Most visibly proud:
    • So whether you dress in your best Pride outfit or decorate your background, we want to see your proud creativity!
• At no stage are you expected to have your mic on or your video on, this is completely your choice. 

Rules for the quiz

• No cheating - for example, no googling or discussing the possible answers or hinting to the right answer.
• Latecomers are allowed but we ask that you please stay audibly quiet if you join late, but feel free to write messages in the chat function.
• If possible please wear headphones with a mic. This helps improve audio and reduces the amount of feedback in the call.
• Keep mics on mute during the rounds.
• If you have something you need to say to the host during the round, use the raise hand function.
  • Though please note you can also flag non-urgent issues in the chat function.
• You can have a public chat in the chat function, but no private messaging anyone other than the host.
  • For example, once everyone has answered you can, of course, discuss the answer over in the chat.
  • Please note, there will be Bi+ Ireland volunteers keeping an eye on the chat.
• In the interest of consensual interactions we are implementing a "badge" policy, which we learnt from another group.
  Just rename yourself to include a the first letter of the colour badge you feel is appropriate.
  Eg: G -Cír, O - Irene, R - Owen
  • Green (G) means I'd like to interact so please chat with me & I might not speak out myself.
  • Orange (O) means prior permission - I only want to interact with people whom I've given permission - you can tell them beforehand or message them during the chat.
  • Red means - (R) I'm here, but not up for any kind of interaction
  • No colour means you'll manage things as they come .
  • You can change badges/ colour thing many times during a conversation but just remember it might take others a few seconds to notice.
  • You can type comments as well/ instead of using your voice .
  • If you're talking about a situation that is sensitive for you it might be helpful if you clearly say if you're looking for sympathy or if you're looking for solutions - but you don't have to do that .
• This is a Bi+ Ireland event and as such our guidelines are in play. Remember to respect each other, act in good faith and know that no racism, sexism or lgbt-phobia will be tolerated. 
  • For a full review of our guidelines please see http://tinyurl.com/irlbiguidelines 

Fundraiser
https://paypal.me/pools/c/8qd2r9SwVo 

If you're participating in our Bi+ Ireland Online Quiz on Friday, June 26th - please consider giving a donation to our pool. It's 100% optional, so no pressure to contribute. Please remember you do not have to contribute to this pool to attend our quiz and likewise, you do not have to attend our quiz to contribute to the pool. 

All funds raised here will be donated to MASI (Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland) and local trans organizations based in Ireland.

The host of this pool, Sharon Nolan, is a Bi+ Ireland coordinator based in Galway. Proof of donations, once completed will be available on request for transparency.

We will give all funds donated to MASI (Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland) and local trans organizations based in Ireland on 27th June, the day following the quiz.

Useful Links
To enter the quiz please fill out the form https://forms.gle/6j2CwdJsHY5yBtr29
To see the Facebook event please see https://www.facebook.com/events/245592906730352/permalink/252154289407547/
To see our statement about changing the original date see http://www.biireland.com/news-and-events/update-bi-ireland-pride-online-quiz-2020
To see the original ad please see http://www.biireland.com/news-and-events/bi_quiz
To see all Bi+ Ireland’s Pride 2020 please stay up to date here http://www.biireland.com/news-and-events 

Date changed to Friday 26th June 2020 at 6pm. 

To sign up click here.

Although Pride season 2020 feels different for so many reasons, Bi+ Ireland will continue to be there for its members. To mark Dublin Pride, Bi+ Ireland will be hosting an online quiz. 

We are currently still in the process of figuring out what that looks like, but once we do we will be sure to let you know.

Do you want to test your trivia knowledge? You are in luck!

Bi+ Ireland will be hosting a quiz online on Saturday 20th June at 6pm. Remember, it doesn't matter if you don't have the answers! Come and join us to have a fun filled evening of facts and laughs! We even have several prizes to be won!

Looking forward to see you all there!

Useful Links
To enter the quiz please fill out the form https://forms.gle/6j2CwdJsHY5yBtr29 
To see more details about the quiz please see http://www.biireland.com/news-and-events/sign-up-to-bi-ireland-pride-online-quiz 
To see the Facebook event please see https://www.facebook.com/events/245592906730352/permalink/252154289407547/
To see our statement regarding changing the original date of the quiz please see http://www.biireland.com/news-and-events/update-bi-ireland-pride-online-quiz-2020
To see all Bi+ Ireland’s Pride 2020 please stay up to date here http://www.biireland.com/news-and-events

Our incredible founder Aoife O'Riordan spoke on the Dublin LGBTQ Pride stage this June, check out the speech video and text below.

​Hi, Dublin Pride! 

Hey!

My name is Aoife O’Riordan. I’m bisexual, and I am not confused.
​
I am not confused about my sexuality. Love and desire are things which demand to be felt. They are compasses that drive us not only to others, but to the very essence of who truly we are.

​ I’m not confused about my bisexuality, but some things do confuse me.

I am confused as to why bi people make up half of our beautiful community, and yet when I founded Bi+ Ireland, there was no organisation dedicated to serving our needs.

I’m confused as to why so many people come to our organisation having never knowingly met, seen, or even heard of another bi+ person.