More coverage than ever before!
* legal and rights work being done in countries
other than the U.S.
* legal and rights interests of transgender persons
other than transsexuals -- including heterosexual
crossdressers and gay drags.
* expanded coverage of legal and rights issues of
transgendered men, female-to-male crossdressers,
and masculine appearing women.
* legal and rights interests of transgendered people
of color.
More outside conference activities!
* shuttle to Astroworld with special rates.
* variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment
nearby, with shuttle service to some (prior
coordination).
* wine & cheese get-togethers with local
transgender organizations.
New hotel with many amenities!
* quiet 13-1cre site with trees and grass.
* near Astroworld and other attractions.
* conference rooms surround courtyard with large
swimming pool and volleyball court.
* in-room refrigerator on request.
* low conference rates up to quad occupancy -- king
and double bed options.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 3
* Late afternoon recap of prior conferences
followed by wine and cheese reception.
Thursday, July 4 - Transgender INDEPENDENCE DAY
* Workshops: Legal issues and interests in
countries other than the U.S.; legal issues
and interests of transgendered people other
than transsexuals; and other workshops on
current rights activity.
* Buffet lunch and featured speaker; wine and
cheese reception in the evening.
Friday, July 5
* Workshops: Legal issues and interests of
transgendered men, female-to-male crossdressers,
and masculine appearing women; legal issues and
interests of transgendered people of color; and
other workshops on issues and timely subjects of
interest.
* Buffet lunch and featured speaker; wine and
cheese reception in the evening.
Saturday, July 6
* Reports from major workshops, and updates on
previous issues and actions including the
Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
* Buffet lunch with featured speaker; cocktail
reception; annual awards dinner followed by
entertainment.
Sunday, July 7
* Brunch buffet and TRANSGEN '97 planning.
Featured Keynote Speaker:
Mary Coombs, Professor of Law, will draw
parallels between the feminist and transgender
movements on deconstruction of cultural models
of gender roles and stereotypes.
Special workshops and caucuses each evening!
ICTLEP at work for YOU!
The year in review - 1995
January - Following groundwork by ICTLEP, the
National Lesbian & Gay Law Association adopts
landmark resolu tions supporting equal rights for transpeople.
March- Education on Capitol Hill for employment rights
with It's Time America!
March - Education on transgender inclusion in
Texas Hate Crimes Bill with It's Time Texas!
April - Testimony in Texas House on name/gender
change with It's Time Texas!
June - Adoption of 3rd restatement of the
International Bill of Gender Rights.
June - Forming coalition with NOW on gender rights
with Transexual Menace.
June-September - Working inclusion for ALL transgendered
in the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
October - Education on Capitol Hill concerning transgender
issues with It's Time America! and Transexual Menace.
November - Workshop on transgender issues at
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
Creating Change conference.
All year - Creating awareness at transgender conferences
and gatherings, including Texas "T" Party, Southern Comfort,
Fall Harvest, and Coming Together.
All year - Working issues of importance, creating
awareness of transgender issues, and tracking
discrimination and legal cases of significance.
TRANSGEN '96 Conference Registration
Mailing name ____________________________________
Address _________________________________________
City, State, ZIP ________________________________
Work phone ____________ Home phone ___________
Name for nametag ________________________________
NOTE THE EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNTS BELOW !
__ Full conference (w/ 4 meals & Award Dinner) $240.
__ Partial, Thursday, July 4, alone(w/ luncheon) $ 50.
__ Partial, Friday, July 5, alone (w/ luncheon) $ 50.
__ Partial, Saturday, July 6, alone(w/ luncheon) $ 80.
__ Partial, Sunday, July 7, planning brunch $ 20.
Subtotal . . . . . . . . . . . . $____
DISCOUNTS: On or before March 11 -- 50% $____
Or
On or before June 24 -- 25% $____
Net Conference Fees $____
__ CLE/CEU for professionals (per hour attended) $10.
__ Saturday Awards Dinner alone (no discount) $40.
__ 1996 Conference Proceedings (normally $65) $50.
__ Outright donation to ICTLEP (tax deductible) $_____
__ Monthly credit card debit donation $_____
TOTAL REMITTED . . . . . . . . $_____
Payment method:
__ Cash __ Check __ VISA/Mastercard
Credit card account # _________________________
Expiration date:_______ Signature __________________
Make your reservations at
Ramada Astrodome Motel
Call 1-800-722-1368 and ask to reserve a room
in the "Transgender Law Conference Block." Rooms
are available with a single king-siza bed or two
double beds. An in-room refrigerator is available on
request. Confirmed room rates not including 15% tax:
On or before March 11 -- $48. per night
On or before June 24 -- $58. per night
After June 24 -- $65. per night
Direct shuttle from Hobby Airport is $12.00 one way;
from Intercontinental,$16.00. Southwest Airlines has
very inexpensive fares into Houston Hobby if reservations
are made early. If you drive, the hotel is at the corner
of Greenbriar and South Braeswood, between the
Astrodome and the Texas Medical Center.
Should you have any problems with your hotel reservation,
ask to speak with Cathy Williams, Director of Sales,
during normal business hours.
ICTLEP HAS A NEW ADDRESS! Please mail completed
registration forms and/or donations to:
ICTLEP, Inc.
P.O. Drawer 35477
Houston, TX 77235-5477
If you are paying by credit card, the form may be
faxed to 713-777-8452.
For more information, call our 24-hour fax/answering
machine at 713-777-8452, or E-mail ICTLEP@aol.com.
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