September 11, 2005

CT TransAdvocacy Coalition eNews 


 A weekly newsletter from The Connecticut TransAdvocacy Coalition 

Viewable at  http://www.transadvocacy.com/WeeklyNewsletters/2005/September11/eNews.htm

Events -- TransNotices -- TransNews -- TransSupport -- TransRadio

EVENTS

Note: If you have a trans or gender non-conforming event or informational piece that you would like to see included in the eNews send the detail to info@transadvocacy.com

CT SOFFA PICNIC...
 Sunday, September 18th 2-4pm, Elizabeth Park, Hartford, Picnic: We want to meet everyone and give everyone a chance to meet us! This picnic is for SOFFAs, our significant others, and anyone else in the trans community who want to come for nice afternoon picnic! We will meet by the rose garden at Elizabeth Park. We ask that everyone bring either a covered dish or munchies. [Click for event details]

cTView Seminar...
 The Transgender Club, "the connecticuT View" will once again hold our 7th annual Transgender Seminar at our September 17 meeting at 8PM sharp at the NHGLHC. Speakers who are  on our panel are Dr. Barbara Beitch Biologist and Educator, Dr. Anna Schildroth Human Sexuality and Gestalt Family Therapist,  Kristal of SOFFA, Lawyer John Williams and a Nurse Practitioner  Vanessa Pomerico-Denino and her husband, David Denino, is director of the counseling center at Southern Connecticut State. All are invited.

Antebellum at Hartford Stage...
Hartford Stage presents Antebellum on Saturday, September 24 at 4 PM. Play by Robert O'Hara, Directed by Chay Yew, Featuring Anika Noni Rose. Gone With the Wind intersects with I Am My Own Wife in this drama filled with unexpected twists and potent surprises.  What secrets are shared between a black maid in 1930s Atlanta and a prisoner thousands of miles away in a Third Reich concentration camp? Catch this marvelous trans themed play.

2005 Hartford PRIDE Rally and Festival...
Connecticut PRIDE is pleased to announce its 2005 Hartford PRIDE Rally and Festival with Headliner Amber on Saturday, September 24, 2005, 11AM till 6 PM, Bushnell Park, Hartford. Additional entertainers are EVERYday GREEN, Girlz Like That and the Hitman, The Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut, OpenMinded, Shaded Soul, Sister Funk, Mark Weigel, Josh Zukerman, Hartford Harlettes and a number of Rally Speakers. This year Ct TransAdvocacy, Love Makes a Family and Project 100 are Honorary Sponsors of CT PRIDE 2005. For more details visit the Connecticut PRIDE website.

Taras Crossing ...
The Rainbow Center at UCONN Storr's presents the Connecticut premiere of the acclaimed New York Production about political asylum for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Refugees; on October 27, 7:30PM, at the Connecticut Repertory Theater, 2132 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT. Since 1994, LGBT refugees have been eligible for asylum in the United States. The play recounts one such remarkable journey. From the confines of US Immigration detention, Tara, a transgender asylum seeker from Guyana, struggles to tell the story that could set her free. $5 for non-UCONN students and $10 for the general public.

Transcending Boundaries 2005 ...
Transcending Boundaries 2005 conference will take place on November 4-6, 2005 at the Sheraton Hartford Hotel, East Hartford, CT. If you haven't been to this event yet, it is a must attend for any bi, intersex, trans, gender non-conforming, queer or whatever label or non-label you ascribe. In order to assure a successful TBC2005 your input and help is needed in the organizing phase of this conference that is occurring now! For how you can get involved, sponsor or fundraising for TBC2005 contact lisa at r27@comcast.net or alice at alicepalace@juno.com

Full Circle of Women Conference ...
Conference for "transwomen and all woman-identified individuals living their lives as women--transgendered, nontransgendered ("biological"), transsexual (pre-, post- and non-op), and intersex. November 4-6, 2005. Tahuya Washington (on the Kitsap Penninsula). [Click for details]

Translating Identity Conference ...
Back by popular demand, Free To Be, the University of Vermont's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alliance is proud to announce the fourth annual Translating Identity Conference at the University of Vermont on February 25th and 26th 2006! [Click to View Details]

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Trans News Briefs

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NOTICES

Guidelines for Evacuation Shelters is Released...
Evacuation shelters must be safe places for transgender evacuees because, like other evacuees, they have nowhere else to go. They may also experience unique difficulties in this time of crisis. It is not difficult to ensure safe shelter for transgender people. Here are some guidelines [Click to view guidelines].

HIV/AIDS and Hurricane Katrina...
From Shawn at CARC ~ Some of you have called to ask if there is a central place in CT organizing around assisting people with HIV/AIDS who have been impacted by hurricane Katrina.  CARC is happy to take on a part of that role in getting information out to all of you.  Please pass this along to your lists as well. [Click to view details].

National LGBT Youth and Family Groups Establish “Hurricane Katrina LGBT Relief Fund”...
Working in partnership, the National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) today announced the formation of the “Hurricane Katrina LGBT Relief Fund” to ensure that LGBT youth and families, among the most vulnerable members of our community, receive the critical support they need to regain stability in their lives. [Click to view details].

Housing for GLBT homeless from Katrina...
(From Cathy Platine http://gallae.com) The TransFM internet radio network is doing a fund raiser all next week for homeless victims of Katrina and we are coordinating efforts since the Maetreum of Cybele is 5013(c) already and we have bed space available..........not to put to fine a point on it, but we need to take care of our own because historically we know that others won't. While I applaud efforts by MoveOn.org and others, this is something we need to do for ours as well to demonstrate that we are willing to do so. The christian right is quite quick to claim moral high ground in charity, they pull it on pagans all the time.  Our sisters and brothers need us and it is past time we demonstrate we can pull together for each other in times of need.

Trans Medical Referral List..
The CT TransAdvocacy Coalition in collaboration with the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective is preparing an update to CTAC's Trans Services Provider list. This list provides contact information for medical and service providers throughout the state of Connecticut that work with the Trans community. If you have a General Practictioner, Therapist, Psychiatrist, OB/GYN, Electrologist, Dentist, etc please send us the information so that we may add it to this comprehensive referral list. Send the information by email to transservices@transadvocacy.com, call us at (860) 983-8139 or mail us at PO Box 330304, West Hartford, CT 06133-0304.

Job posting ~ Mentoring program coordinator... [Click to view info]

Be a True Color Mentor... [Click to view info]

Trans Legislation in Connecticut...
The Connecticut Hate Crime Network that successfully passed the 2004 Hate Crime Bill that provided protections for both "disability" and "gender identity or expression" is now working on inclusion of protections for "gender identity or expression" within the states non-discrimination statutes. This year we will be focusing on grassroots organizing, establishing legislative language, education and outreach to both allies, organizations and legislators. Stay tuned to this newsletter for further developments and plans around this critically important effort. As a start with the grassroots organizing we have created a yahoo group to establish community dialogue, meeting schedules, outreach efforts, etc. To join the group simply go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transadvocacy and then select join the group. If you have any questions or concerns regarding how to join the group, about this legislative effort, how your organization can join or whatever drop an email to info@transadvocacy.com

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TRANS Support

New Trans SOFFA Support Group in Connecticut... 
Connecticut SOFFA Support Meetings, for Significant Others, Friends and Family of Transgendered, Transsexual and Gender Variant people (these meetings are specifically for Significant Others, Friends and Family – Trans people who are SOFFAs are welcome.) Meetings are held in Hartford, CT; Sunday, September 11th 2-4pm; Sunday, September 18th 2-4pm.  Anyone interested in attending should contact: Kristal - u2kristal@yahoo.com  860.573.6917; or Kasha - kho@afsc.org  860.523.1534 for more information.

HGLHC Transgender Support Group...
As part of its ongoing Support Groups, HGLHC is offering this Trans Support group. This professionally facilitated group offers an affirming non-judgmental environment for Transgender folk to explore issues and concerns that matter to them, and to give and take support. Each participant decides what to do with emotions and personal life-choices or body image, sexuality, relationships, HIV issues and anything else of concern. First meeting is Thursday, September 15, 2005 from 6:30 till 8:00 PM. The facilitator is Peter Papallo, LCSW and is held at the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective at 1841 Broad Street. As with all other HGLHC Support groups, all participants must register in advance to determine whether this group is right for you at this time, and to bring any questions you might have. Location: Hartford; Contact HGLHC at (860) 278-4163 X21 or email lizy@hglhc.org

UniTy of the Pioneer Valley  
This group is open to people who identify as transgendered, as well as their allies, friends, significant others and family members. It is an inclusive group, and very much welcome supportive people from the larger GLBT community. The UniTy group meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The meetings provide support to transgendered persons, their allies and all GLBTs. The confidentiality of the meeting provides a safe environment in which to address issues related to transition, such as relationships, family, spirituality, workplace and fashion. Social hour begins at 6:30 and the meeting runs from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Please visit their yahoo group website for more information.

The East Coast Female-to-Male Group ECFTMG 
A free, peer support group that meets on the second Sunday of each month in Northampton for all female-to-male Transgenders, transsexuals, transmen, stone butches, cross-dressers, gender-queer, dual gendered, gender blended, questioning, and our significant others. We are all-inclusive, safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental. We respect the right of each of us to decide our individual path. We don’t believe that there is any one “right way” to move forward; rather, our diverse situations can be joined together in united community. It is this community that we build and for this community that we exist. Location: Florence, MA 01062; Contact: betpower@yahoo.com

ConnecticuTView  
cTView has been around for years, thanks to the dedication and love for the community by Denise.  It is a group that is truly open to EVERYONE, who is a CD/TV/TS/TG and their wives/friends.  They meet once a month in the New Haven area, as well as having a large eList.  There is no membership fee and it is a very open and accepting group.  Check out their website, join the club and attend a meeting.  Click for details on cTView.

Connecticut Outreach Society [COS]  
Another great organization is The Connecticut Outreach Society.  Membership in COS is open to all cross dressers, transsexual ( both MtF and FtM ) and gender variant individuals, spouses, and significant others.  They meet twice monthly in the Hartford area.  Check out their website, join the organization and attend a meeting.  Click for details on COS.

The Sunshine Club  
A social, support, and educational group for the transgendered community, significant others, friends, family, and allies. The monthly meetings are on the fourth Saturday of the month and provide a safe space for socializing, and peer support. Location: P.O. Box 564, Hadley, MA 01035-0564 (413) 586-004 www.thesunshineclub.org av517@osfn.gov 

New England SOFFA's 
Connecticut SOFFA Support Meetings, for Significant Others, Friends and Family of Transgendered, Transsexual and Gender Variant people (these meetings are specifically for Significant Others, Friends and Family – Trans people who are SOFFAs are welcome.) Meetings are held in Hartford, CT; Sunday, September 11th 2-4pm; Sunday, September 18th 2-4pm.  Anyone interested in attending should contact: Kristal - u2kristal@yahoo.com  860.573.6917; or Kasha - kho@afsc.org  860.523.1534 for more information.

The Network/La Red 
The Network/La Red:  617-423-7233 v; 617-338-7233 TTY; www.thenetworklared.org Ending abuse in lesbian, bisexual women's, and transgender communities.  Providing free, confidential, bilingual and statewide services and support for those dealing with issues of partner abuse and relationship violence.

Twenty Club [XX]  
Another great organization is the Twenty Club.  This is a peer support group for Transsexuals and is affiliated with the Gender Identity Clinic of New England.  This organization has been around for many decades and has provided an important support and place to meet for the Transsexual and questioning community.  They meet twice a month in the Hartford area.  Check out their website for details.

PFLAG/Hartford 
Another great organization is Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians, Gay, Bisexuals and Transgender (PFLG) of Hartford. PFLAG is one of the Trans Communities strongest supporters at the National level and this holds true for the PFLAG/Hartford group. PFLAG/Hartford has its own breakout session specifically for the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming community and provides a safe and supportive environment for Parent, Families and Friends of a Transgender loved one. PFLAG/Hartford meets every third Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Immanuel Church, 10 Woodland Street, Hartford. Please contact Donna purplecube@rcn.com for further information. Check out their website for details.

TRANS RADIO

TransFM airs every Sunday evening at 7 pm on the Internet ...
What can we say ~ TransFM is a classic and a must listen!! Every Sunday evening starting at 7 pm tune into the marvelously talented, funny, serious, honest and wonderful Ethan, Karen and Lexie on TransFM at www.transfm.org   TransFM is a network of talk shows that deal with the subject of gender, transgender and intersex issues. We host Live shows as well as silmulcasts and Re-broadcasts of GenderTalk, The Becky Juro Show, Nashville Gender Talk, TransPhilly radio,The Radical Trannies, Intersex with a Queer perspective, I'd Rather Be a TransFlake Than A TransFake and The Trannie Zone. Transgender News by Autumn Sandeen. Stay tuned as we add more shows to this list. If you would like your show to be added to the schedule, please contact Ethan at Radicalguy@gmail.com With the exception of the talk shows, we stream music around the clock. Listen to TransFM radio on Live365 at www.live365.com/stations/ethanstp

GenderTalk...
GenderTalk [www.gendertalk.com] is a production under the tender loving care of Stasha Goliaszewski. enderTalk is the leading worldwide weekly radio program that talks about transgenderism in the first person. Each week we present news, information, and exciting new voices that challenge our traditional view of gender -- and more. Listen to GenderTalk or archives at www.gendertalk.com

Trans Philly Radio ~ Talk, Community, Other...
TransPhillyRadio [www.transphillyradio.org] is a production under the tender loving care of Stasha Goliaszewski. It's mission is to spotlight local resources and events for the Transgendered living in the Philadelphia Metro Area but still remainingh of interest to the global LGBT Community. Listen to Trans Philly radio on Live365 at www.live365.com/stations/goliaszewski

Q2 ~ Becky Juro Show...
Q2 [http://www.live365.com/stations/mellowsound] is a production by Becky Juro from Arizonia which deals with Trans, Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Questioning Music & Talk radio handmade by tiny elves! Listen to Q2 radio on Live365 at www.live365.com/stations/mellowsound

KGRL Radio SoCal...
KGRL Radio SoCal [http://www.live365.com/stations/monkey429] is a transgendered oriented station with attitude. Usually bad. KGRL brings you unique music and more Trans-bands, Punk, post punk, alternative, new wave, indie, rock, a touch of glam and some stuff that's just down right weird. If it sounds good to them they play it. Their programming is intended help promote Transgendered bands and artists by making them accessable to not only the Trans community but to anyone who wishes to take the time to listen. As with other groups of people they have their own culture and voice and this is what they are trying to share. They're always looking for transgendered artists so if that's you send them some stuff and they'll get it on. Listen to KGRL Radio SoCal on Live365 at www.live365.com/stations/monkey429

TransOwl Radio ...
TransOwl Radio [http://www.live365.com/stations/transowl] is Blues, jazz, 30 years of Pop and Rock... scattered with twice-weekly news/commentaries, and interviews with different folks on all aspects of being Trans being relayed. Listen to TransOwl radio on Live365 at www.live365.com/stations/transowl or go to there website at http://www.betty-and-morwens-treehouse.org/transowl.htm

Outlet Radio Network ...
Outlet Radio [http://www.outletradio.com/tparty.htm]. Tune in to the top transgender news and guests with your host Marti Abernathey, plus your phone calls 301-686-0894! View schedule for show times. Listen to Outlet radio on Live365 at www.outletradio.com/tparty.htm.

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:CTAC - September 11, 2005
PeopleRight @The Connecticut TransAdvocacy Coalition