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Welcome to TGAF TransGender Association of Florida
Our MissionTransGender Association of Florida is a support group for all transgender persons, their partners, family and friends. Our mission is to provide a secure and friendly atmosphere where you, as a transgender person, can come for support and information. This organization is to be for all transgender people. From crossdresser to transsexual, pre op, post op and non-op. We are not professionals but we will try to help in any way we can. This organization will try to provide a friendly atmosphere where you and your partner can come and associate with others with similar feelings. This is to be a place to explore transgender behaviors in order to better understand and hopefully accept this often difficult, and confusing phenomena. We are not a pick up place or dating service. By Laws GENERAL
RULES
Any event or action which contradicts the above mission statement shall be in violation of the basic rules of operation of the group. These include but are not limited to breaches of the security of the members or guests, any action that may discredit the group, or any action harmful to the well being of any member or the group in general so deemed by the board of directors. MEMBERSHIP
POLICIES
Membership with the group shall run January through December of each year. Annual membership dues shall be decided by a majority vote of members present and are payable prior to January 1st of each year. New members joining after March 1st shall remit to pro-rated dues. A separate schedule is maintained for this purpose by the treasurer. Members not paying by March 1st shall be dropped. Members are entitled to unlimited attendance of the monthly meetings, any group activities, and a copy of the monthly chapter newsletter. Members have the right to vote on chapter business, and use the chapter letter forwarding service. All prospective members shall be interviewed by a board member prior to being invited to attend a meeting. All guests must be cleared by a board member. Members attending monthly meetings are required to pay a meeting fee at each meeting they attend. First time visitors need not pay the meeting fee.
Non-members must join as a full member before attending their second
meeting. ELECTION / APPOINTMENT OF
OFFICERS
The
Chair Person shall be elected by vote of the entire membership at a specified
meeting with two months prior notice in the newsletter. Voting will take place
on a yearly vote, no matter if anyone wants to take over as Chair Person. The Chair Person will hold that office for a year. At that time if the chair Person is unable to remain in office until a proper election can be held, the incumbent Vice-Chair Person shall assume the office until an election is held. If the Vice
Chair Person declines the office, then the Treasurer will assume the position as
the Chair Person. If none of the above wants to take over, one of the members of the Board of
Directors will take over until an election can be held. Once in office, the Chair Person shall choose their Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall consist of a Vice Chair Person, Treasurer and a number of additional directors not to exceed six. Board members may be wives or partners of board members. Confirmation of the Chair by vote of a majority of the membership attending the next regular meeting is required. Board meetings shall occur as called by the Chair
Person. A quorum is necessary for any decisions affecting the membership. The
Board of Directors may recommend the removal of the Chair Person from office for
cause they have deemed appropriate. The recommendation must be submitted to the
membership at the next scheduled meeting and a vote of 2/3 of the members
present at the next meeting is required to enact such recommendation. A member of the Board of Directors may be recommended for removal from office if deemed appropriate. Such recommendation shall be submitted to the Chair Person for investigation, and then submitted to the Board of Directors for review before being placed before the membership at the next scheduled meeting. A 2/3 vote of the members present at the next meeting is required to enact this recommendation. HOUSE
RULES and DRESS CODE FOR MEETINGS
All persons attending monthly meetings or other functions shall display good manners and appropriate dress. Outrageous or inappropriate clothing, loud and obnoxious conduct, etc. are not permitted. No Alcoholic beverages will be served. Trans Gender Associates of Florida and its officers or directors are not liable for any actions occurring from such behavior. Our support group will be meeting at a motel where inappropriate behavior may be cause for complaints to the manager and could cause considerable trouble. Failure to comply may result your being asked to leave. The motel room is available for members wishing to stay over after the meeting at a nominal fee set by the board of directors. Facial hair is not permitted when cross dressed please remember we are often in the presence of some very sensitive persons. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, members must dress en femme after the first meeting. SECURITY
Members or visitors may not disclose any information about another member that may compromise that member (or partner) in terms of identity, occupation, or locale. Photographs may not be taken except by the chapter photographer without the express permission of all persons being photographed. Photographs may not be posted to the internet without the express permission of all persons being photographed. Members may not disclose the location of the meeting without permission of the Chair person. If you would like to bring a friend to the meeting, please let one of the board members know.
Contact InformationPlease feel free to contact us.
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