The Central Oklahoma Transgender Alliance

Hi! Thanks for your interest in C.O.T.A. and our transgender support organizations.

Here is how it works:


C.O.T.A. (The Central Oklahoma Transgender Alliance) is a revolutionary idea. We have two national organizations united here in providing comprehensive support for all transgendered persons. C.O.T.A. is made up of individual Sister Interest Groups (SIGs). Each of the three SIGs has a primary focus of support . At present, C.O.T.A. has three active SIGs, these are:

1. Sigma Beta - This is a support group with no national affiliation at present. It is primarily for heterosexual crossdressers and their spouses, partners and families. Members of Sigma Beta have informal get togethers for socializing, serious discussion as well as dining out!

2. Sooner Diversity - This group is affiliated with Renaissance and is a transgender support group. It is, primarily, a social club. It is encouraged; however, not required that members of this SIG be members of Renaissance.

3. OK New Men & Women (OKNM&W) - This was the first AEGIS affiliate in the world. OKNM&W is a support group focusing on transsexual issues and is for both M-to-F and F-to-M transsexuals. As with the previous SIG, membership in AEGIS is encouraged, but not required.

Each of the SIGs meet independently on a monthly basis. In addition, throughout the year we have "Unity Events." Unity Events are occasions when all of the SIGs meet together for some special function.

As "the organization" C.O.T.A. publishes a monthly newsletter, "The Sooner Belle," for all members. In addition, the C.O.T.A. board of directors is responsible for outreach activities including advertising and newspaper articles.

All members, regardless of the individual SIG to which they belong, pay an annual membership fee to C.O.T.A., presently, $25. This pays for the newsletter, advertising, postage and other operating costs.

If you are a transgendered person and live in the Oklahoma area, we invite you to contact us. Thank If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send Email.

To write us, click below!

Georgia H.

mailto: georgia_h@compuserve.com

COTA may also be contacted by writing to:

COTA
PO Box 60354
Oklahoma City, OK
73146

For an application form, please click here

These Are Oklahoma City Resources

The Oklahoma City T* Resource Page

If you are looking for shops, wigs, restaurants, clubs, etc. in and around Oklahoma City, this is a site to see.

For more information about the national organizaions associated with C.O.T.A., please check out these sites:

Tri-Ess International

(We have no formal association with Tri-Ess at present)

Renaissance

AEGIS

We also recommend the following organizations

Tau Omega, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Metroplex CD, Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas

Updated: April 18, 1999