Chicago Transguy Alliance's Journal

OK listen!

I am doing a potentially really cool documentary type thing for a class final.
In our class one of the things we're doing is looking at the impact of technology on society and ultimately how we're getting sucked into things like Second Life, second "lives" on the internet, "reality" television, etc.

Anyway, I wanna do my own little project involving the queer community of course. Since we're focusing on the internet and media, I thought it would interesting to pose my question by means of the internet, and ask people to create a video response. I will then compile things together into one video and hopefully it will turn out really cool.

So I'm looking for people to create their own little youtube video, and send me the link. Talk about how you think the internet helps or hinders the expression of queer identity. Talk about coming out via the internet. Talk about hooking up over the internet. Talk about queer internet community. Talk about whatever you want involving queerness and the internet. Be creative. Go on forever or just give me a minute or two of your insight. If you wanna talk about something in particular but aren't sure it's what I'm looking for just message me and run it by. I'm not looking for anything specific though, I'm just really excited to see what comes. I'll be posing this challenge to not online my friends but to other queer internet spaces in hopes to get responses from all kinds of people all over. I'll let you see the finished result if I can get your help!

Are you in? Say yes please!

Trans Poet to Read in February
More info. can be found here:

http://elyshipley.com
or
http://elyshipley.blogspot.com

Poetry Reading:
Thursday, February 12 @ 7:00PM-9:30PM
Lambda Literary Foundation Emerging Writers Reception
Location: Gerber-Hart Library and Archives, 1127 W. Granville (adjacent to the red Line "Granville" stop).
Cost: Free, including drinks and hors d'oeuvres
Websites:www.gerberhart.org & www.lambdaliterary.org
Reception and readings by Lambda Emerging Writers Retreat Fellows Kathie Bergquist, Ching-In Chen, Charles Rice-Gonzales, RJ Gibson, Ely Shipley, Griselda Suarez, Ahimsa Timoteo Bodhran, Cole Krawitz, Anne Laughlin and Ruben Quesada. There will be a free copy of the book, A Field Guide to Gay and Lesbian Chicago, given to the first 100 guests.

Panel Discussion:
February 13th @ 3pm
AWP Panel: Passing: The Writer's Skin & the Authentic Self
with Jessica Treat, Rilla Askew, Tom Williams, & Rob Stephenson
Chicago Hilton, Continental B
Chicago, IL

Howard Brown
Hi, have any of you seen Dr. Regina Kim at HBHC for starting T without a letter?? -- if so, What was your first visit with her like? Did she take a blood sample on the first visit? and how long did it take for you to get on T after that first appointment w/ her?

Current Mood: anxious

New to Chicago
Hey I'm Alan and I have just moved here to Chicago. If any guys ever want to get together to hang out drop me a line I'd love to make some new friends. Also, if anyone knows of any ftm groups let me know I would like to check some out. Thanks!

Noah's Arc movie is almost here!
Noah’s Arc is one week away! The trailer reminds me of a gorgeous chi-town winter. Anybody know what theaters it’s playing at? I wnt 2 buy advance tix. My friends and I love darryl stephens -give it up for the boyz!!!

THIS SUNDAY: Queer/gay/bi FTM group at Center on Halsted
Hey guys, we're having our second meeting THIS SUNDAY. Last time we had 5 people and a nice chill introductions and discussion. This week the topic is how to articulate what we want (and how to communicate that to potential dates). There might be some writing of sample craigslist ads as part of the demonstration!

Sunday, October 19th
2 pm
Center on Halsted
www.centeronhalsted.org

This group is open to all transguys, whether you are non-, pre-, mid-
or post-physical transitioning. Its also open all sexualities,
whether you've always been gay-identified and interested in men or
whether you've never even thought about sex with a guy until recently.
It will just be a casual group discussion, and I'll come with topic
ideas, but I defer to what the group who comes wants to talk about.
Disclosure tips, dating disasters, fears and concerns, helpful
suggestions on finding dates, safe ways to play, open relationships,
and more.

Center on Halsted is sponsoring us with a room for the first few
months, to see if interest in the group sustains itself, but please
bring a few dollars to chip in a donation when we pass the hat, if you
can. We will make introductions, talk and hang out for an
hour, and then if people want to go out afterwards, we're right Boys Town.

If you can't make it on the 19th, the next group meeting will be Sunday, November 16th, 2pm. After that, we'll determine if there's enough interest to sustain the group.

Please feel free to spread the word off this list!!

This Sunday: new group for queer/gay/bi FTMs at Center on Halsted
Hey folks,

Thanks to the wonderful help of June LaTrobe, we now have a meeting
space for a new group for FTMs who want to meet and talk about dating
guys, having sex with guys, changing sexual desires that now include
wanting to be with guys, etc.

Sunday, September 28th
2 pm
Center on Halsted
www.centeronhalsted.org

This group is open to all transguys, whether you are non-, pre-, mid-
or post-physical transitioning. Its also open all sexualities,
whether you've always been gay-identified and interested in men or
whether you've never even thought about sex with a guy until recently.
It will just be a casual group discussion, and I'll come with topic
ideas, but I defer to what the group who comes wants to talk about.
Disclosure tips, dating disasters, fears and concerns, helpful
suggestions on finding dates, safe ways to play, open relationships,
and more.

Center on Halsted is sponsoring us with a room for the first few
months, to see if interest in the group sustains itself, but please
bring a few dollars to chip in a donation when we pass the hat, if you
can. We will make introductions, talk and hang out for a couple
hours, and then if people want to go out to a bar, coffeeshop (or
Steamworks!) afterwards, we're right Boys Town.

If you can't make it on the 28th, the next group meetings will be:

Sunday, October 19th, 2pm
Sunday, November 16th, 2pm

Please feel free to spread the word off of livejournal!

Reminder: GenderWork Meeting Sunday Aug. 17
Guest speaker at next meeting! ("open" meeting**)

Sunday, August 17

7-8:30pm

Topic:

Guest speaker! Starting T is a great reason to quit smoking (and
sometime quitting is a prerequisite to starting hormone therapy).
Howard Brown's Bitch To Quit smoking cessation program is a great
resource. Kristin Torres, MSW and Bitch To Quit Project Coordinator
will be our guest speaker. We'll also have time to discuss other types
of addictions and general resources.

Suggested $5 donation at each meeting. Contribute as you are able.

GenderWork meets in the Bridgeview Bank Building:
4753 N. Broadway St.
Suite 608

I have my intake appointment with Linda Wesp on 8/12. For those of you who have been or currently are her patients, how long of a wait was it between when you got your labs done and your first shot?

I'm just throwing this current info out there for dudes 24 and younger: there is currently no waiting list for 'youth' new patient appointments. I scheduled mine last week and the first open appointment was in less than a month. So if you want to get in to see her, schedule your appointment asap.

Also, Linda doesn't require a therapists letter to start T. She does both the letter and informed consent. I'm seeing her on the informed consent model.

GenderWork Meeting, Sunday 7PM
Sunday July 20, 7-8:30pm ("open" meeting**)

Bridgeview Bank
4753 N. Broadway St.
Suite 608
Chicago, IL 60640

click here for map

Topic:

**SPECIAL EDITION OF GENDERWORK**

The next GenderWork meeting will feature guest speaker Lisa Katona, LCSW.

Lisa is Patient Navigator with LCCP and Howard Brown Health Center and will be joining us for the evening to talk about transgender healthcare and answer your questions.

Your health is just as important as everyone else's. If you are transgender, institutional and individual barriers can make medical services difficult to access. LCCP is committed to working with and on behalf of the transgender community. Howard Brown Health Center now provides services for transgender individuals to receive free chest/breast and cervical cancer screenings and treatment in a safe, sensitive environment. This program covers individuals who are either uninsured, or not covered for this type of care due to the limitations of their existing insurance based on gender. If you have it, it needs to get checked!

Call Howard Brown today to schedule a free screening: 773/572-6981.

http://genderworkchicago.org/

Hi all!
I am Kas! I just moved to Chicago!
The organization that I work for is having a housewarming party to
celebrate their new move.
I'll C&P the details below:

Come Celebrate With Us!
Beyondmedia has just moved to the Ravenswood neighborhood and we're
throwing a party to celebrate our new space!

A Scorching Housewarming Party! Join us for live entertainment,
dancing, film screenings, a raffle drawing, hot n' spicy food &
sizzling drink specials.

Music by djs Latham & DJ Gay Terrorist, and featuring Chicago's own
transgendered indie grass acoustic duo Actor Slash Model

4001 N. Ravenswood, Ste. 204C, Chicago IL 60613
Tickets: $20

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT BEYONDMEDIA AT 773-857-7300
OR E-MAIL Ronit AT beyondmedia DOT org

Current Mood: cheerful

Garage Sale this weekend, July 5/6
Hey guys, sorry this is off topic but I'm helping Leithan advertise his garage sale. Details below.

When: Saturday & Sunday, July 5th and 6th, 9AM to 5PM
Where: 1701 W Summerdale, Chicago, IL

What: Furniture, tools, pet supplies, clothes, and much more!

Also, motorcycle for sale!

1986 Honda Rebel 250cc
very good condition, new battery, new wind sheild, fully tuned up, great starter bike!
$1800 OBO

e-mail leith_h20@yahoo.com

The Gender Public Advocacy Coalition is pleased to announce the release of its 2008 GENIUS Survey in partnership with Ernst & Young. GenderPAC works to ensure that classrooms, communities and workplaces are safe for everyone to learn, grow and succeed.

The Gender Equality National Index for Universities & Schools (GENIUS), GenderPAC’s most recent effort to end discrimination and promote awareness, encourages colleges and universities to recognize the benefits of a GenderSAFE campus - supportive equitable and protective for all students. Choosing to participate in GENUIS sends a strong public statement that bullying or discriminating based on the race, sex or gender of a student, faculty, or staff member is not tolerated at your institution

Fill out the survey at: www.gpac.org/GENIUS2008survey, and make sure that we have data for as many schools as possible. Your voice will help us continue to work towards a safe and welcoming environment for every student

Are you on testosterone? Do you receive care through Howard Brown?
I got a letter saying that Sarah Williams will not be working there past the end of the month.
Who else is good to see there?

chicago trans groups
Hey all,

I noticed a serious lack of Chicago Trans groups on MySpace and Facebook so I decided to make them.

Here are the links in case anyone is interested:

Myspace

Facebook

thanks for reading,

-Jimmy

Chicago I'm back home and need HELP!!!!!!

Hi my name is Gin I just turned 19 last month. I am a stud, butch, dom whichever one is the male in a lesbian relationship. I have been doing some research and I know that I am finally ready to start my FTM transition. I just moved back to Chicago after being gone for four years so I lost to the gay community is Chicago. I was wondering if anybody knows any good spots to get a therapist referral to start testosterone. I have no insurance and currently unemployed which means I have no way of paying for anything at the moment. I was wondering if anybody could give me some solid info about how to get insurance ( the kind that pays for my theraphy, testosterone, and chest surgery). Also where are the gay clubs and other places that aren't so damn homophobic. I am also looking for friends and possible a girlfriend ( a fem that 's a lesbian not bi)

Thanks in advance

Current Mood: curious

Intro
I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a 21 year who identifies as genderqueer/exploring what i need to do to feel i am represented as myself in society. I am currently attending DePaul University but maybe not for long. I am looking to meet new friends in the chicago area. Feel free to drop me an email send me a message on aim, xbetru89.

A-

hey there.
Sorry if this isn't allowed but I was just wanting to introduce myself.

I'm James. I'm 19. FTM pre-everything. I live in the South Loop and I go to Columbia College. I have a few trans-friends and I am hoping to make some more...locally.

Feel free to add me here or on MySpace or Facebook. Just let me know you found me here, I might not remember and accidentally ignore you.

Thanks for reading!

Current Mood: bored

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