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I , ! REGISTRATION FEE \ Registration Fee for the Conference is $1 O/person ! or $15/couple. We believe that the benefits you I ~ 3: l. a.....j 3: z ,. Ol :> Ol will receive from your experiences at the Texas ~ 0-( i!: ==' TEXAS I (I> 3: ..• I 1:"1 ~ S Gay Conference are worth this amount. We hope - ::a 0 --tIl C ..• .. .a. ~ (I> ..., .....j Z (II I Ol Ol !!S...... j I. you will agree. It is not anticipated that registra- '" 0 :> o :::- E. '"(II ::s .....j :> ~ 1:"1 tion fees will fully cover costs of the Conference; e:. Q. ..• '< ~ x o· :: -e o ~ 0 :> already sponsoring organizations have held several :01" Ol 0 tIl ::s t::l (IIa .} GAY -e '" (II S ~ := ..., Cl fund raising events to help finance this worth- .... 0 1:"1 0- 0 ~ tIl o :> () ci Ol tIl :: -< while venture. Any money remaining after the • s· :: ..• ~ ~ () OQ (II =(II !:j. (II 0 Conference will be committed to the 1975 Texas '"0 ::s Ol ...,z ••• Q. ::;> 11 o • g g. 1:"1 'Tl Gay Conference which will be held in some other CONfERENCE < 0- ::s x 1:"1 r Q~.. =••• ~ Texas city next year. 1 0 0 I :> := (II Ol ..., I tIl 1:"1 ~ a =[!l. Cl z GA Y ORGANIZATIONS CAUCUS '< :::l Jg ~ ••• :> () JUNE 21-23,1974 (5. 0 -< 1:"1 S. § ..•0' ~ - o :.c An opportunity will be presented during the '< ~ o· r 0 FORT WORTH, TEXAS ~ ~. g e z 9 course of the Conference for representatives of S" '"0 'Tl t:r1 = (II- Hope- •.• '< '2 ..• 1:"1 0 I Gay Organizations in Texas to convene. ; x ~ II> := fully, a result of this meeting will be the accelera- ~ 5 ::ss 1:"1 -.J '" II> z w [~ g () tion of cooperation and communication between 1:"1 :po- I '0 •.• a (II 0 0- Gay groups. If you plan to represent an organiza- ;;:'0 I S!I S 61 I An Experience in Understanding and Learning o Ol 0- ••• tion, please indicate this on your registration form. ::s '< !.2 I (II ••• ~ s:- Ol I ~ ~ A Call to Unity and Action (II ~ SPONSORSHIP ••• S: §. 1. ~ ~. ~ c2 CI ::s • )1 Q. - The 1974 Texas Gay Conference is sponsored by til· 0''" 'Tl ..., s· ..• g x the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex Gay Council. s Ol -.J FEATURING NATIONAL GAY LEADERS a. 0'..• n ..• The Council was formed late last year when it be- 0 0 ~ ::: CI I a 0 Ol = ..• came obvious to the leadership of FW/D area Gay .' (;' a. ~ :;. - 0 !" ::s .... - Organizations that more could be accomplished ." 0 ::s for Gay People if there were more unity and more ,. CI =(II II> ~ CI to.> communication between the groups and among in- ~ I f I dividuals. Member organizations of the Council !r 0- t-o.> -e i: Ol w exchange information and ideas, hold joint fund \' a :01" (II ! I g (II - I :01" \0 raising functions and social events and may issue ::s e;- n --.J \ ~ .j:> 0 (II joint statements and take coordinated actions Cf) .E: ~ .....j n ~ 1:"1 :01" 1:"1 whenever unified effort is necessary. =; ~ r- '"0 ::s !!. Ol o TOGETHER WE CAN 1:"1 '< - ~ Ol 0" Membership of the Gay Council currently includes ~ '" 0 0- CI ::c (II ~ ,. Q'" . these six organizations: ~ nS 0 :li! n (II Z II trl S Ei ..., Ol'" AURA (Awareness, Unity & Research (II if I (II ~n \ 0 2i: x (II Association), Fort Worth .•. ::s .." Ol n (II '" :01" I c1j 0- 0 o Circle of Friends, Dallas \ c ..., Ol 0..• .. ..• -e I, II if o a Daughters of Bilitis, Dallas Chapter < 0 0 II ::s ::s I: ",' (II ()e- (;' -e I Daughters of Bilitis,Fort Worth Chapter i ..• ) •• 0 :(I:sI ..•0 I Sponsored by the FW/D Metroplex Gay Council o Q. Friends of Jesus, Fort Worth ) a: Pr (II (II l !D ~'" .:.." ..• -e. 0'..• Acting Pastor of MCC-Dallas (non-voting 1 delegate) , TEXAS GAY CONFERENCE P.O. Box 7318 I Other organizations are invited to join as they are I Fort Worth, TX 76111 l Together We Can "Ii organized and recognized. \ J 1 PURPOSE ~ pected to evolve from the open exchange of ideas PROPOSED WORKSHOPS among the workshop participants. The Texas Gay Conference is designed as a forum AND IDEA EXCHANGE SESSIONS Workshop leaders include both Gay and non-gay for Gay People and their friends to learn together women and men who are qualified and experi- through sharing their ideas and experiences. (Please check the workshops you would most like enced in their respective fields - psychology, the If we as Gay People are to assume our rightful media, government, the Gay Movement, law, etc. to attend - up to ten.) place as equal, responsible citizens of this nation, we must first develop our knowledge and under- Entertainment: Featured entertainment for the -- Gay Prisoner Rights standing of ourselves, including our strengths and Conference will be the widely acclaimed musical -- Dealing with Public Officials our weaknesses, our differences and our similari- review, "Gay Tears and Laughter," presented by .. ties. We must examine our culture and our heri- the MCC Thespians of Dallas. -- Gay People and the Law tage, and we must accept the reality of our ethnic Additionally there will be a social function (dance/ -- The Dynamics of Feminism identity. party), a reception, a luncheon (optional) and a -- Gay Relationships We must develop our unity - and the first step in Sunday worship service (also optional). this direction is the opening of communication -- Transexualism On Sunday there will be a Memorial Service for all among us, the acceptance of each for the other, our Brothers and Sisters who have suffered tragedy -- Transvestism and the open, honest, free exchange of ideas. at the hands of a homophobic world. Religion and the Homosexual This conference will not be dominated by any Literature and other Gay Movement materials will school of thought or political persuasion. It will Human Awareness be available throughout the Conference (both free be neither radical nor conservative - but both and for sale). -- Gay Literature viewpoints, and all those between, are welcomed. All people who are interested in the well-being of REGISTRATION -- Gay Pride and Culture Gay People are urged to attend - both Gays and -- Gay People and Mental Health non-gays, men and women, from young to old, in- Following receipt of your registration, you will be -- Crisis of Coming Out dividuals and groups, all races, and from all eco- sent confirmation and further information con- nomic and social stations in life. (If you wish, cerning final Conference arrangements. Should -- Getting the Most from the Media your anonymity will be protected.) you register too late (or otherwise fail to receive confirmation) you may call either of these 24-hour -- Starting a Gay Organization Let us come together to understand and to learn, numbers upon your arrival in Fort Worth: 838- -- Problems of Gay Organizations and how to to experience unity and possibly to discover a 2095 or 838-9564. brighter future for us all. Together we can. Solve them PROGRAM HOUSING -- Politics of Confrontation A loosely structured program is planned which can Free Housing is available on a "first-come, first -- Growing Older as a Gay Concern easily be adapted to meet the needs and wishes of serve" basis for those pre-registrants who desire it. -- Gay Parents and Child Custody the Conference participants. Three featured speak- (Please indicate on registration form.) If your ers will highlight the Conference: housing request is filled, you will receive a con- I would like to suggest additional workshops in firmation in advance (if time allows). If you de- Ms. Barbara Gittings, coordinator of the Task these areas: sire free housing, it is suggested that you supply Force on Gay Liberation of the American Li- your own sheets, pillow and blanket, as well as all brary Association. personal items. Dr. Franklin Kameny, founder of the Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C. TRANSPORTATION Rev. Freda Smith, pastor of Metropolitan Com- I would like to suggest _ If you fly, Surtran buses run regularly from D/FW munity Church of Sacramento, California. Regional Airport to downtown Fort Worth ($2.50 as a leader for the _ A major portion of the Conference will be devoted fare). Greyhound, Continental Trailways and Am- to informal discussion workshops/idea exchanges. trak terminals are also in downtown Fort Worth. workshop. He/she may be contacted at _ Although each workshop will have a qualified lead- For transportation from downtown Fort Worth to er, that person will be there as a coordinator and the Conference site, please call 838-2095 or 838- resource person, with the bulk of the activity ex- 9564 upon arrival in the city. (Please use additional sheet of paper for more suggestions) MEMO TO WORKSHOP LEADERS:

The purpose of the workshops is to share and exchange ideas,

learning from one another. The leader of each workshop was

chosen because she or he had knowledge or experience in the area

to be discussed.

Because of the 1imited time available for the Conference, the

workshops are on a tight schedule -- only one hour each. Following

are some suggestions proposed by the Conference Committee which you

might consider in conducting your workshop:

I) Limit your "solo presentation" to an introduction to the subject being discussed. Get the other participants involved in the discussion as soon as possible, with you acting as moderator and resource person.

2) Because the time is 1imited, begin the workshop on time, whether everyone is settled into the room or not. As soon as serious business begins, everyone should settle down rapidly.

3) As moderator, you have it within your power to direct the discussion. Try to prevent one person or small group of persons from monopol izing the meeting. Everyone should be al lowed the opportunity to express her/his ideas and opinions without feel ing intimidated by the knowledge, experience or forcefulness (real or imagined) of others.

4) If time runs out before the subject is covered to the satisfaction of the participants, you may at your discretion encourage them to form later informal discussion groups, preferably at times that do .not confl ict with scheduled Conference events (i .e., during the lunch break, dinner break or before the Conference convenes on Sunday afternoon.) (No Conference events may take place on Sunday morning because of regularly scheduled worship services at the building, which is the home of Community of Hope Lutheran Church.) Should your group elect to continue their discussion into the next workshop period, it will be n~cessary for them to move it to another location. Space for workshops is at a premium, but there is lots of room outdoors, at the ends of the hallways, etc., for unscheduled discussion groups.

Thank you very much for your helping us make a success of the first

TEXAS GAY CONFERENCE.

TOGETHER WE CAN. GAY ORGANIZATIONS OF TEXAS List of organizations which voted to meet in San Antonio, August 3, to set up the structure of the new statewide G~y organization: AGAPE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, (817) 626-1767 P. O. Box 4589 Fort Worth, TX 76106 AURA (Aw~reness, Unity and Research Association), (817) 8382095 P. O. Box 7318 Fort Worth, TX 76111 CAVALRY GRACE CHURCH c/o David Ross Hesbett 1117 S. Adams Apt. 2 Fort Worth, TX 76104 CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 3834 Ross Ave. Dal las, TX 75204 COMPANIONS OF ST. FRANCIS c/o Gay Community Center Delegate: Donni) San Antonio Free CI inic (Please send correct address to P. O. Box 7318 1136 I-I.IVoodIawn Fort Worth 76111 so we can notify others.) San Antonio, TX 78201 DAUGHTERS OF BILITIS, (214) 742-1947 Delegate: Peggy Nichols 2870 Dowdy Ferry Box 322 Dallas, TX 75217 FR IENDS OF JESUS, (817) 838-9564 p. O. Box 7367 Fort Worth, TX 76111 Delegate: Charles Gi IIis GAY A\1ARENESS, (806) 747-4713 c/o Steve Burgess P. O. Box 4002 Tech Station Lubbock, TX 79409 GAY COMMUNITY CENTER at San Antonio Free CI inic, (512) 732-4661 136 W. \I/oodlawn. San Antonio, TX 78201 Director: Carmine Botto GAY METHODIST CAUCUS c/o Gay Community Center at San Antonio Free CI inic (Please send correct address to P. O. Box 7318 1136 \J. I'loodIawn Fort Worth 76111 SO we can notify others) San Antonio, TX 78201 GAY PEOPLE OF AUSTIN, (512) 478-8058 c/o John vlatson 1408 C vlest 9th Austin, TX 78703 Represenative: Joseph R. Justice

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GAY PEOPLE OF AUSTIN ON CAMPUS c/o Gary Cadwallader Rt. 8 Box 284 Austin, TX 78703 Represenative: Gary Cadwallader HOUSE OF THE COVEt4ANT c/o Gay Community Center at San Antonio Free CI inic (Please send correct address to P O. Box 7318 1 1 36 \'J. wood Iaw n Fort Worth 76111 so we can notify others) San Antonio, TX 78201 INTEGRITY/HOUSTON P. O. Box 16041 Houston, TX 77022 Delegate: Hugh Crel I (713) 453-6101 METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF DALLAS, (214) 826-0291 3034 Ross Ave. Dal las, TX 75204 METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF HOUSTON, (713) 522-4446 2020 \t.JauqhDr. Houston, TX 77006 Represented by: Col in Kennedy 1418 Richmond #1032 Houston, TX (7 13) 528- 07 11 TEXAS UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALIST GAYS c/o 1204 West Ave. Austin, TX 78703 Contact: Bob Cooper

Organizations which were not represented at the Texas Gay Conference's Cauc~ of Gay Organizations: THE BROTHERHOOD p. O. Box 6649 San Antonio, TX 78209 DAUGHTERS OF BILITIS P. O. 80x 1564 Fort Worth, TX 76101