We're in the process of making some changes to the DFW Voice Feminization Support group. One of the big changes is the transition from Meetup to Facebook, which seems to be the preferred communication tool for most of the local trans* community.
The monthly meeting in the past has been from 1pm-4:30pm at the Dallas Resource Center but it has become evident that we really only need about 1 hour to meet as a support group. In the past we tried a few other activities including voice practice, but effective voice practice requires a daily routine. Once per month training is not effective, according to voice training experts.
This is a "secret" Facebook group to protect the privacy of participants, which means it will be accessible by invite only. Invites will be sent to DFW and North Texas area trans women who express an interest. I will make it's existence known on public website postings, but only invited members will be able to see the list of members, event places/times, or the discussion.
Soon I will also be posting a code of conduct for the group, to make it clear what type of discussion/topics are expected, and what kinds of postings will not be allowed. In my experience at the monthly in-person meetings, participants treat each other with respect, so I'm not too worried. However, I want to be prepared for the group to grow. We're not going to allow abusive postings or nude photos here, and I hope this group will mostly stay on-topic...while feeling free to be creative and open within the scope of the group.
I'm looking for at least one co-administrator who can help moderate and also send invites to expand the group.
Stay tuned for upcoming events, info about training programs, and local voice feminization resources! Feel free to jump in and ask questions or post useful links! We'll be organizing some of the info on the public website, and I will be glad to allow others to contribute content to the site!
The monthly meeting in the past has been from 1pm-4:30pm at the Dallas Resource Center but it has become evident that we really only need about 1 hour to meet as a support group. In the past we tried a few other activities including voice practice, but effective voice practice requires a daily routine. Once per month training is not effective, according to voice training experts.
About the New Facebook Group
I'm in the process of transitioning from the Meetup group to a Facebook group, as some of you may have seen from emails I've posted to the existing Meetup site.This is a "secret" Facebook group to protect the privacy of participants, which means it will be accessible by invite only. Invites will be sent to DFW and North Texas area trans women who express an interest. I will make it's existence known on public website postings, but only invited members will be able to see the list of members, event places/times, or the discussion.
Soon I will also be posting a code of conduct for the group, to make it clear what type of discussion/topics are expected, and what kinds of postings will not be allowed. In my experience at the monthly in-person meetings, participants treat each other with respect, so I'm not too worried. However, I want to be prepared for the group to grow. We're not going to allow abusive postings or nude photos here, and I hope this group will mostly stay on-topic...while feeling free to be creative and open within the scope of the group.
I'm looking for at least one co-administrator who can help moderate and also send invites to expand the group.
Stay tuned for upcoming events, info about training programs, and local voice feminization resources! Feel free to jump in and ask questions or post useful links! We'll be organizing some of the info on the public website, and I will be glad to allow others to contribute content to the site!
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