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About
Chi-Chapter
All through
2002 Chi-Chapter is celebrating 40 years of support for crossdressers.
Chi-Chapter
is the Chicagoland chapter of Tri-Ess,
an international support and social organization focused on the needs
of heterosexual crossdressers, single or married, and their spouses, children,
families or friends.
We welcome everyone of all ages. This is an informational and educational
site. It is not an adult site nor do we link to adult sites.
We welcome
you to meet us and learn about us so you can dispel myths and ignorance
associated with misperceptions of gender-gifted persons, and perhaps respond
to our invitation to come join our group. Our Mission Our mission is to
provide Service, Serenity and Support to the CD and his wife or significant
partner.
Chapter
Goals:
- To
hold meetings and social gatherings which allow our members to crossdress
in the company of others.
- To
provide members and their families with interesting educational and
self-development/acceptance programs.
- To
come to a better understanding of our crossdressing.
- To
outreach to other crossdressers to the general public with information
about crossdressing so that others can better understand and accept
us.
We
provide...
A
Private Place:
- A private
meeting place not open to the public, where you can dress peacefully
and maintain your confidentiality.
- A supportive
hosting staff that understands our needs.
People:
- Each member
has a story of his crossdressing experiences. Sharing them strengthens
our spirits.
- You meet
people of all walks of life and make new friends.
- Wives
and significant others have a place to share too.
- CD friendly
vendors help you create or improve your look.
Programs:
- A
newcomers program
welcomes first-timers in a small private group meeting. This helps calm
the usual jitters about coming out. Wives and SO's meet together in
a small private setting to discuss issues relevant to their relationship
and crossdressing husband.
- Couples
Group: A rotating meeting at different homes brings the CD
and his wife together for support in a non-crossdressed environment.
- Outreach:
We provide speakers to colleges, universities and other places willing
to listen and understand the truth about us.
- Guest
Speakers:
Several times a year we have acknowledged experts come to speak to us
about gender related topics.
- Panels:
Our meeting programs also include some panel discussions where the experiences
of others can be shared in an open forum.
- Parties:
We love to socialize en-femme. Our parties are a time to dress to the
nines, have a meal together and enjoy entertainment and dancing.
- Conventions:
We sponsor occasional conventions where we can come together for educational
and social purposes.
- Web
sites:
Our web site provides a wealth of additional information and chosen
links to other web sites.
- Counselor
Connections:
We can provide the names of counselors and therapists who understand
the needs of our community.
History
Tri-Ess
is a private, non-profit educational, social support and outreach corporation.
Tri-Ess was born in 1976, through a merger of two established organizations
-- the Foundation for Personality Expression (FPE) and Mamselle Sorority.
The merger combined the successful "security" membership system
of FPE with the successful chapter-organizing work of Mamselle.
Chi-Chapter
was the first chapter formed under the merger, and remains today, the
largest chapter.
Most of our nearly 200 members are from the Chicago area. However, we
have many members from downstate Illinois, and the surrounding states
of Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan.
Tri-Ess is a not for profit IRS 501(c)(3) corporation.
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