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Guidelines for Members
The Seahorse Society believes in equality and freedom of expression for all its members and indeed for all people from all walks of life. However, the nature of our association and the special needs of our members require us to establish guidelines that should be understood and practiced by all members.
Respect for other members
It is important to treat other members with dignity and respect. Many members, especially new members may feel nervous or embarrassed about their appearance and they may lack the skill and confidence to present themselves well as a woman. Please try to be sensitive to this and don't make derogatory comments. By all means be helpful but do so in a caring and sensitive way.
Standards of dress and behavior in public
Member's tastes are different and they often dress in a fashion that reflects their own special desires or personality. This freedom of expression is accepted by the Society provided common decency standards are upheld. Members are requested not to turn up at meetings or functions in a style of dress that may embarrass or offend other people.
When out in public as a group representing the Society you should consider the image of the Society. As members of the Society, we do try to maintain dignity as women and so it is up to all members to ensure that standards apply. In order to be treated like a lady we should all try and dress and act like a lady.
At restaurant nights, take care to make other patrons feel comfortable. We are usually made to feel very welcome in the restaurants we visit, so let's keep it like that, by maintaining a positive image for the Society. If you have to use the ladies toilets, please leave them clean and tidy. Avoid "drips" on the seat and floor, leave the seat down and leave the sink as clean as possible.
Guests
We encourage family, friends and partners to participate in Society meetings and social events and we welcome guests at our meetings. However remember that if you do bring a guest to any meeting or social event of the Seahorse Society that you are responsible for their behavior. Make sure they are aware of the guidelines, set out by the Society before they come and that they maintain acceptable behavior during these meetings and any social events.
Personal Information
Members should not question other members about their personal or professional lives unless the other person has already broached the subject. If you do so inadvertently, please don't be offended if they do not disclose any personal information. Some members are very guarded about their private life and this should be respected. However, by the same token, if someone else asks you personal information that you do not want to disclose, then it is your prerogative to politely refuse. Sometimes a member may disclose personal information to you, that they may not want others to know about. You should not disclose this information to others without their permission.
Photography
We love our photos, but other members/guests may be camera-shy. Before you take photographs or videos at Society events, make sure that your subjects approve.
Disagreement between members at meeting
In the unlikely event that a disagreement arises between members at a meeting and in order to maintain a comfortable atmosphere for other members, the members in dispute should leave the meeting until the matter is resolved.
Soliciting relationships
As a Society, we neither condemn nor judge any members regarding their sexual preferences, and the Society accepts both gay and heterosexual members. However, we are a social group and not a dating service and so we request members not to overtly solicit relationships at any meetings or Society organized social functions.
Drinking or Drug taking
To attend a meeting in a state of inebriation or under the effects of drugs may offend other members, especially if your behavior is bad. It may also lead you to disclose things you might not wish to or it may make others feel uncomfortable. If you are offending other members, you WILL be asked to leave the meeting by the committee members.
Privacy
Your privacy and anonyminity are our first priority to our members and their families. If you feel more at ease attending meetings and social events dressed in male attire - this is very accepted by the Society.
Outreach and Education in Country AreasOutreach is a new education program, started in 2007, to allow cross dressers from country areas, their partners or wives, counsellors, health workers and other interested parties to meet and discuss relevant issues. The last seminar was held in Dubbo in March 2008. Read here for details |
Joining the Seahorse SocietyIf you are a crossdresser residing in NSW and would like to have contact with other crossdressers, then you may wish to consider joining the Seahorse Society. We have regular monthly meetings, occasional restaurant nights and the famous Seahorse Ball once a year. More importantly, we offer support and guidance for fellow crossdressers and their partners and families. For more information, Click here |
This month's Seahorse Meetings21st November: Committee Meeting.
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The Breast Form StoreFor all your feminine needs and requirements, from breast forms, underwear, body shaping, cosmetics, hair removal, wigs and accessories, and all other cross dressing supplies, contact: |
Partners & Family Support Program.We offer a contact phone specifically for for wives/partners and families of members of the Society. This phone is operated by the wives and partners of crossdressers. These ladies have volunteered to try and help other wives, partners and family members to understand crossdressing. To contact them, please phone: |
Renew your membershipHaven't receive a Seahorse magazine recently? Maybe you have forgotten to renew your subscription. While we know that people may only need the Seahorse Society as a stepping stone to get out of the closet, we are sad to see good people leave. If this is the case, please consider renewing your subscription, as experienced members, such as youself, can be a great support to new members. For more information, Click here |
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