A leadership conference; open to any lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or straight-allied youth who are college age (or below); will be held July 14 through 16 at UNLV.  Scheduled keynote speakers are actor/singer Anthony Rapp and XY magazine Editor Peter Ian Cummings.  Attendance at the Millennium Youth Conference is free for Clark County residents.  For non-Clark County residents, there will be a minimal charge of $30 to cover the cost of lodging and food.  Registration is due by July 7, after which there will be a $20 late charge for anyone wishing to sign up.  The Conference will kick off on Friday, July 14 with an Introduction Ceremony, featuring keynote speakers Anthony Rapp and Peter Ian Cummings.  Rapp is an actor, singer, and writer who appeared in the original production of Broadway's Rent, and in teh recently released movie, Road Trip.  He has extensive television, Broadway and film credits.  Cummings is the editor of XY magazine, the worldd's largest publication deirected at a gay youth market.  Both have played active roles in addressing gay youth issues over the past several years.  The Introduction Ceremony will also feature Mirage Director of Government and Community Relations Punam Mather who will dedicate the goals of the weekend.  Local drag diva Sasha Scarlett is helping coordinate the evening's entertainment which will consist of talented local youth.  The Introductory Ceremony will be followed by a reception to meet the Conference's special guests.  Workshops scheduled on Saturday include diverse topics such as leadership skills, self-esteem, gay culture, HIV/AIDS information, self defense and homophobia in schools.  Professional and community leaders who are volunteering their time will teach the workshops.  The conference will also feature many educational workshops and forums presnted by Alpha Lambda Tau - a fraternal organizations which provides students friendly social interaction and the benefits of a professional business network of affiliates by creating a "safe" and "fun" atmosphere to promote the bonds of brotherhood and leadership development - with topics including: Student Money - writing scholorship and/or grant funding request, Organizational Development - strengthening your organization from within, Officer Training - how to develop your officers and more efficiently manage your resources, Fundraising - how to ask for, and get money for your organizations' programs, Community Involvement - how to energize your community to work towards your goals, and Ideas 101 - an interactive forum discussing group creative and engaging activities for your organization.  Sunday July 16, will inlude fun activities and information for and about Alpha Lambda Tau.  The groups' mission is "To provide social, educational, financial, career, and character building opportunities for gay, bisexual, transgender, adn alternative lifestyle friendly male college students through motivational, creative and meaningful recreational, scholastic, and community service programs."  Aside from the obvious benefits of the program, conference attendees will be able to create contacts and build friendships with similar organizations and individuals in a casual and save drug-free environment.  An optional trip to Wet n' Wild (not included in conference costs) is planned so that participants can make the most of the scorching Las Vegas Heat.  The Millennium Youth Conference is spoonsored by The Center, Alpha Lambda Tau, and UNLV's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.  For further information about attending or participating in the Millennium Youth Conference contact Jere Keys, The Center's Youth Program Director at 733-9800.  A limited number of scholarships are available for out-of-town delegates, but they are going quickly, according to Keys.