EDITORIAL

The time for ONE's 1961 Midwinter Institute is rapidly approaching. With the support of each of our friends and members we hope to make the coming Institute one of the best and most profitable yet. Remember to reserve the 26-29 of January, 1961 and plan to attend. Watch coming issue for details of place and speakers. Start saving your pennies now!

What value does an Institute of this type have for you? This depends in a large part upon your needs. Many homophiles come to our Institutes as fear and guilt ridden beings. We hope to help alleviate some of these fears and feelings of guilt. Many come seeking knowledge about themselves and those about them. We hope to impart knowledge. Some come seeking guidance . . . this we seek to give also. Many come to find what they can do to further the goals and ideals of ONE. We need their help. Still others come to socialize and meet the members of ONE's staff and friends. The discussion groups and banquets will provide this opportunity.

These are by no means the only reasons the coming Institute can be of value to you and to the community at large. Many professional people come to hear our views. They come to find out how we feel about ourselves. To many of the psychiatrists who have had contact with only seriously disturbed homosexuals, the Institute can be a valuable learning experience. We at ONE hope that you will plan to come and see for yourself. Mark the days on your calendar now!!

Alison Hunter Women's Editor

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