Tri-Ess New England

About Us

Tri-Ess is a national association of and for crossdressers, their spouses/significant others and families, focused on "affirming crossdressers and their partners and in supporting their social needs and their desire to improve themselves in the fine art of crossdressing" [quoted from the home Tri-Ess website]. Its aim is to unite crossdressers in their pursuit of self-acceptance of their condition, achieving a balance between their masculine and feminine selves and integrating their crossdressing into their lives in communion with their families.

The Tri-Ess New England (TSNE) chapter was founded in November 1999 by Gerri Buchanan, with about a dozen initial members. Formed originally for New England-area heterosexual crossdressers, it expanded in scope upon the folding of the New Hampshire-based transgender group GT North, offering a place for all gender-gifted individuals. However, those seeking support on primarily transsexual issues are referred to groups such as the Waltham, Mass.-based Tiffany Club or the western Mass.-based Sunshine Club (see the Resources page).

TSNE was created as the Tau Sigma Nu Epsilon chapter, and operates under a defined set of bylaws (click here to view) established in accordance with Tri-Ess guidelines (see the group acceptance letter from a member of the Tri-Ess Board of Directors). Tri Ess National By Laws can be viewed at www.tri-Ess.org/bylaws.htm or click here to view Tri Ess By Laws. Tri Ess National Policies can be viewed ot www.tri-Ess.org/policy.htm or click here to view Tri Ess Policies.

A Tri-Ess Chapter Resources site offers general information for all Tri-Ess chapters.

Organization

TSNE has the following officers:

• Chair Person: MaryJane Birch [CD]
• Vice Chairperson: Paula Guilmette [CD]
• Administrative Assistant: Richel Smith [CD]
• Treasurer: Linda Rogers [CD]
• Director (Past Chairperson): Vivian Jeanne [CD]
• Newsletter Editor: OPEN POSITION
• Activities Director: Kelly Ducharme [CD]

Newsletter

MaryJane Birch is responsible for the TSNE Newsletter! Online issues are available using the links below.

September 2002: Volume 3, Number 9 (Word format) (text format) ?

Feb 2006: Volume 7, Number 2 (.DOC format)

Mailing List

TSNE has an active mailing list for CDs, spouses, and anyone interested in keeping up with a variety of current topics and activities within the group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Tri_Ess_New_England/. Go to www.yahoogroups.com and enter "Tri_Ess_New_England" as the list name in the 'Search' box under 'Join a Group'. Subscriptions to the mailing list, like all TSNE interactions, are confidential.