The American Boyz to Hold
Fourth Annual True Spirit Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November
8, 1999 - The American Boyz are pleased to announce the Fourth Annual True
Spirit Conferece to be held at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria,
Virginia, on February 18-20, 2000.This three-day conference focuses on the
social, physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational health of all gender
variant people on the FTM spectrum and their significant others, friends,
families, and allies.
Workshops and panel presentations to be held during this fourth annual event
address such topics as: health and wellness issues, relationships, special
needs populations (including youth, elders, people of color, and individuals who
have physical challenges), legal, political, and employment
issues, and spirituality.
"True Spirit offers many unique opportunities for participants that address
a variety of the real life needs and concerns of people of transgender
experience," says Trey Maurer, True Spirit 2000 media coordinator.
One of those unique opportunities is making health screening available on site
including blood pressure checks, breast exams, and other health maintenance
services. "Getting routine health checks can be an exceptional
challenge for some trans people, " continued Maurer, "so we try to
remove one of the barriers to access by bringing health care providers directly
to the conference participants."
Other events scheduled for True Spirit 2000 are: authors readings and chat
sessions, exhibit hall with information and merchandise, art show, and the
American Boyz Award Ceremony.
Conference fees range from $40-$80. Those registering before January 1,
2000 will enjoy a discounted registration fee of $60. Children
ages 14 years and younger accompanied by an adult will be admitted free.
Some work scholarship and housing assistance is available on a first come, first
serve basis. There are two options for registration: download and
complete the registration form from the internet at www.execpc.com/~dmmunson/tsc2k/application.htm
Or, request a conference flyer from The American Boyz/True Spirit 2000, 212A
South Bridge Street, # 131, Elkton, MD, 21921.
True Spirit will, for the fourth year, provide a major opportunity for people of
transgender experience, their friends, families, allies, and service providers
to gather together for education, networking, and support.
Representatives of the press are invited to True Spirit 2000 but MUST
pre-register as a press person, and sign and comply with all True Spirit press
and camera regulations. All registered press will receive a True Spirit
2000 press packet upon their arrival at the conference.
Opportunities for corporate and organizational sponsorship are still available.
The American Boyz is an organization for female to male gender variant
people (FTMs) of any orientation, including but not limited to tomboys,
butches, f2ms, transmen, drag kings, masculine females, crossdressers,
intersexuals, and those who support us, including our Significant Others,
Friends, Famliies, and Allies (SOFFAs). The American Boyz, Inc., 212A
South Bridge Street, # 131, Elkton, MD, 21921; FAX: 410-620-2024; URL:http://www.amboyz.org;
Email: amboyz@iximd.com