If you're tired of snow, rain, and gloomy winter weather then by all means put California Dreamin' 96 in San Francisco on your must attend list of gender community events.
San Francisco is perhaps the world's most transgender-friendly city and the ladies of ETVC, Diablo Valley Girls, Rainbow Gender Association, the Sacramento Gender Association and the Powder Puffs of California are delighted to invite you to come here an attend California's premier weekend event. This is the California community's sixth year of sponsorship and we're going all out to bring you the greatest value, dollar for dollar, of any community event.
Check in early and enjoy the delights of San Francisco. Most of the great city attractions are within a five or ten minute taxi ride. All the serious matter (workshops, seminars, and speeches) will take place in the daytime hours with our evenings devoted to rest, relaxation, and entertainment.
We've pulled out all the stops to make sure that you get the fullest enjoyment and fulfillment for your convention dollar. Whether you love to shop, go out on the town, grapple with ideas and issues, or just want to enjoy a few days of being your feminine self, we have something for you.
You'll experience workshops and seminars on improving your femininity, personal fulfillment, and there are programs for spouses and partners plus workshops for couples issues. All programs are staffed by caring and knowledgeable members of our community along with working professionals sensitive to the gender community.
California Dreamin' 96 Will Feature:
* Special Saturday Luncheon Keynote Speaker - Jane Kemper Bently, President, Educational TV Channel (ETVC).
* Dr. Richard Docter, famed researcher and friend of the gender community will be presenting "Dimensions of the Cross Gender Experience."
* Three different tracks for you to choose from: Cross Dresser, Transsexual (MTF & FTM), and Couples Issues.
* Wives and Partners workshops hosted and conducted by Donna and Julie Freeman of the Diablo Valley Girls.
* Thursday evening cocktail social hosted by ETVC.
*The ladies of ETVC, DVG and RGA will perform for you at the Thursday dinner event.
* Unequaled entertainment at the Saturday Night Banquet with a repeat performance of the most spectacular talent in the gender community - 'Movin On' with a brand new show.
* Luxurious accommodations, great dining, exciting tours, and thoughtful workshops and seminars at affordable prices.
* Workshop and seminar tracks for beginners and the more experienced accentuating the stars of the local community with the programs put together by the Northern California gender groups.
* Like to shop? Great shopping opportunities abound with our on-site vendors; easy access to local outlets for the more adventurous. We have a huge room full of our vendors to serve your needs.
* Shopping excursions to local outlets hosted and guided by ETVC.
* Make up, cosmetics, makeovers, and more.
* Nail care and manicures wigs, hair styling, comb outs, ornaments, clothing, lingerie, and shoes.
California Dreamin' 96 will be at the Golden Gateway Holiday Inn, 1500 Van Ness Avenue in the city of San Francisco It is adjacent to U.S. Highway 101 and at the start of the California Street Cable Car.
Rooms are $89 per night. A special price for those who are attending California Dreamin' Call 415-441-4000 for reservations. Rooms are only being held until April 1.
Registration for Friday through Sunday is $195 if payment received before March 6; After March 6 and at the door the cost is $210. Friday - Sunday: Friday luncheon, Friday dinner, Saturday luncheon, Saturday banquet and show, Sunday brunch, all workshops and seminars.
Registration for Saturday and Sunday is $175 if payment received before March 6; After March 6 and at the door the cost is $185. Saturday - Sunday: Saturday luncheon, Saturday banquet and show, Sunday brunch, all workshops and seminars.
Registration for Saturday is $135 only if payment received before March 6; After March 6 and at the door the cost is $155. Sat. banquet and show only $50. Sat show only is $25. Saturday only: Saturday luncheon, Saturday banquet and show, all workshops and seminars.
Sunday brunch is $25.
Per Diem for seminars only is $40.
REGISTRATION FEES DO NOT INCLUDE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS OR ANY OTHER MEALS NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE, OPTIONAL EVENTS OR EXCURSIONS.
Sorry, but we don't offer a roommate matching service. We will, however, have a listing available at the event registration desk of those people looking to share a room.
REFUND POLICY: Full refunds, less a $25 handling fee, will be made to those who cancel their reservation via letter postmarked on or before 02/15/1996. Cancellations after 02/15/1996 will have refunds based on a formula determined by the California Dreamin' Organizing Committee with each case reviewed on its individual circumstances. Because the meal count must be presented to the hotel staff each day of the event no refunds will be issued for at-the-door registrations Refunds will be processed and mailed in May, 1996.
Code of Conduct: Dress and act like a responsible adult. The event is catered for the benefit and enjoyment of registered participants only. Unregistered and casual observers in the banquet areas and workshops/seminars are not welcome.
For more information or registration materials call the PPOC Voice Mail at 714-779-9013 or send and email to DREAMIN96@aol.com or PPOC@aol.com