South Eastern Regional
Conference, Inc. presents




The Fifth Annual

SOUTHERN COMFORT CONFERENCE
Sept 28 - Oct. 1
Atlanta, Georgia

Join us in the heart of the south for four days of exploration, celebration, and discovery.

IS SOUTHERN COMFORT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Are you ? ? ?:

If so, then Southern Comfort is right for you!

Southern Comfort offers an ideal place to find answers, discover friends, discuss similar concerns and enjoy yourself in the company of like-minded individuals.

What is Southern Comfort?

Southern Comfort Conference (S.E.R.C., Inc.) is the premier gathering of the transgender community in the Southeast. Dedicated to helping the gender gifted explore their unique character through a vast array of seminars and activities, it also offers the opportunity to experience one of the most exciting and friendly cities in the country.

For 1995, the organizers have put together a completely revamped schedule of programs that will interest just about everyone. Additionally, we offer significant programs of particular interest for those who identify as crossdressers, transgenderists or transsexuals and their significant others. All of our programs reflect our commitment to serve the diverse transgender community. At Southern Comfort you'll meet national leaders, interact with your peers, and learn from well known and highly respected professionals. Every attendee at Southern Comfort is welcome and encouraged to attend any and all programs they may find of interest.

Programs will address everything from appearance, voice, makeup and the philosophy of passing, to legal concerns, identity issues, medical procedures, transgender civil rights and political awareness. Almost any subject of interest - spirituality, humor, hormones, sexuality, surgery, support group organizing - is almost certain to be addressed at Southern Comfort.

There's plenty to do outside the seminars. Socialize with old and newfound friends in the safe confines of the recently renovated hotel/conference center. Shop-till-you-drop at the full complement of specialty vendors at the conference itself or, for the more adventurous, explore some of the finest shopping available in the country at local malls and specialty shops.

Of course, while learning and exploring are important, everyone needs to have a little fun. Evening brings a full measure of entertainment and enjoyment for which Southern Comfort has become so well known. Two banquet dinners (included in your conference fee) offer the perfect opportunity to dress to the nine's and will feature entertainment afterwards. Then after hours, we keep right on going, moving into Atlanta's vibrant night life via hassle-free, regularly scheduled mini shuttle buses.

What Does It Cost?

The organizers of Southern Comfort have worked hard to put together the most beneficial and fun convention at the lowest possible cost to its attendees. In fact, this year prices have been rolled back to 1993 levels.

Attendees are responsible for securing and paying for their hotel accommodations, which are reasonably priced at $59/night, single or double.

A substantial discount on the cost of the convention is available to those who pay their convention registration fee in full by September 1. This can be paid by check, money order or major credit card when you return the attached registration form to us at SCC, PO Box 77591, Atlanta, GA 30357-1591. Or you can register by phone with MasterCard or Visa by calling (404) 633-6470.

What Is Included With Your Registration?

Your registration fee includes admission to all seminars, complimentary regularly scheduled mini shuttle bus service, two night-time banquets, three luncheons and access to the vendor areas.

Meals included in your Conference fee are:

    Lunch - Thursday, Friday and Sat.
    Dinner - Friday and Saturday
Entertainment programs follow dinner both evenings. Current plans call for a casino night replete with karaoke in the adjacent lounge on Friday with an auction for prizes using your night's winnings. Saturday's entertainment will feature some of the best local talent with nationally known entertainers at this wrap-up gala. Formal dress is optional for Saturday night.

Where is Southern Comfort Held?

The conference has moved from the Dunwoody Ramada and will be held at the recently renovated Holiday Inn in midtown Atlanta, Georgia. All convention activities are centered at the hotel, and the entire convention area is dedicated to the conference. The contact information for the hotel is as follows:

    Holiday Inn Atlanta-Central
    418 Armour Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30324.
    Telephone: (404) 873-4661
    FAX: (404) 872-1292
    Reservations: (800) 282-8222
Please contact the hotel and make your reservations for the days that you will be attending the conference. Please be sure to mention that you are with Southern Comfort to receive the special conference rate of $59/night plus tax, for single or double occupancy.

Directions to the hotel:

Coming from the south, follow I-85 north and exit at Buford Hwy./Ga. Route 13 (Exit #28), Then exit at the Monroe Drive/Piedmont Road exit and turn right at the traffic light. At the next traffic light turn to the right. This is Armour Drive. Proceed back under the interstate and through the next traffic light. The entrance to the hotel is half a block further on the left.

Coming from the north, follow I-85 South and exit at Buford Hwy./Ga. Route 13 (Exit #28). Exit at Monroe Drive and turn right at the traffic light at the bottom of the exit. The entrance to the hotel is half a block on the left.

SOUTHERN COMFORT 1995 SEMINARS

(Note: Seminars listed are tentative and subject to change. Detailed schedule will be available on July 1.)

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

While Southern Comfort reserves the right to change this list at any time, all necessary planning for these fun events has been done and (baring unforeseen developments or lack of interest) you can plan on enjoying the following:

WEDNESDAY

Dinner at a local restaurant with late night celebrating at local night spots.

THURSDAY

Afternoon:
City tour, including World of Coca-Cola Museum, Underground Atlanta Shopping District & The Olympic Experience. Shopping excursion to Atlanta's most prestigious shopping centers.

Evening:
Choice of dining at a nice area restaurant, or, a trip to a local dinner theater company. Late Evening:
Transgender poetry reading, coffee house & performance space.
Southern Comfort Welcome Party at local night club.

FRIDAY

Morning:
City tour including CNN Studio Tour.
Afternoon:
Transgender Bowling Party. Shopping tour of Atlanta's unique, funky shops and boutiques, well away from the typical mall environment.
Friday Night Banquet
Sumptuous buffet in the main ballroom.
After Dinner
Fabulous Southern Comfort CASINO NIGHT. Southern Comfort Karaoke Lounge for those who pass on the gaming tables or who just can't resist the mic!
Late Night:
Shuttle service to & from local night spots.

SATURDAY

Morning
Shopping trip to Macy's downtown.
Afternoon
Shuttle service to & from matinee movie. Saturday Night Banquet
The gala final night celebratory banquet will be followed by a warm and wonderful program of professional entertainment.
Late Night
Party the night away one last time on Southern Comfort's Night Club Shuttle Service.

Please note: Tickets for these events that require an extra fee (such as the dinners on Wednesday & Thursday) will be available in advance by mail to those who pre-register. They will also be sold, as available, at the conference registration area

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

You have three choices for registering for Southern Comfort.

1 - Make a hard copy of the Registration Form attached below, fill it out completely and return via snail mail.

2 - email us at SCC95@aol.com, send a USPS address and request a hard copy of the brochure.

3 - Call our Registration Line at (404) 633-6470 and register immediately using MasterCard or Visa.

The phone normally will be answered most days and evenings until 9 pm or so on the East Coast. Don't forget that SCC is a completely volunteer operation and people are doing their best to serve you on their free time and without compensation. Please be patient if you do get the answering machine. You can feel safe leaving phone information (including who to ask for when we call and when to call, etc.) and your security will be protected.

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REGISTRATION FORM

Mailing Name :________________________________________________

Mailing Address :______________________________________________

City :________________________________________________________

State :____________________

Zip Code :_________________

Telephone Number (Optional):______________________

Badge Name :___________________________________

Partner's Badge Name____________________________

PRICING

Full Conference (3 days seminars/5 meals)
Before September 1
Single - $175
Couple - $325
After September 1
Single - $200
Couple - $375
Friday & Saturday only (2 days/4 meals) (no early discount)
Single - $150
Couple - $275
Single Day (Friday or Saturday): With meals - $75
Seminars only - $50

Payment Method:

Check -- Money Order -- Credit Card

Credit Card Number____________________________________________

Expiration Date________________________________________________

Signature_____________________________________________________


Would you be available to do some volunteer work?
YES NO

Please indicate any special arrangements you may require:________________________________________________

Please mail completed form and payment to:

Southern Comfort
PO Box 77591
Atlanta, GA 30357-1591

Or call: (404) 633-6470
Or e-mail:SCC95@aol.com