opens perspectives [and] takes down the walls of imaginary fear.
If these groups understand their educational task, it will be from them that legal and social reform projects will be more generally acceptedand it is from them that modern science will collect its information and inspiration. It is in the midst of [such] organizations that this individual struggle will take place which is always paradoxical [because] man becomes mature when discovering his immaturity; when desperately struggling with his inferiority complex, he discovers all its implications and in accepting it he liberates himself. [Translated from Dutch in The Netherlands.]
Mattachine NEWSREEL
Professional Speakers at San Francisco
Two outstanding discussion group programs are listed for members and friends of the Society at San Francisco. March 3 speaker was a practicing psychologist from Oakland; speaker for April 7 is to be a San Francisco psychiatrist. Discussion groups meet in San Francisco Bay area first Thursday each month. Chapters hold combined dinner-business meeting third Thursday each month.
Corporation Registered In Illinois
Chicago chapters are grateful that Society's charter has been accepted and registered in Illinois. Some difficulty in plans to issue publications arose, but legal snarls have been untangled. Chicago area newsletter, temporarily suspended in December, will be resumed.
Public Relations Projects at Long Beach
Long Beach area chapters have concentrated on public relations projects. Correspondence and secretarial unit has been formed there to aid board members and officers whose adminîstrative work load exceeds time available. Long Beach area holds monthly discussion groups during final week of each month. For location, date and time, inquire from Long Beach Area Council (see Directory, page 37).
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mattachine REVIEW
Group Therapy Technique Explored
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Los Angeles chapters hold discussion group open to public on third Wednesday each month. Films and speakers are featured, with group discussion following. Group therapy techniques are being explored at these forums. Los Angeles Area Council held a blood bank party February 11 12, creating a Society Blood Bank which will be a continuing project there. New blood will be added to the bank frequently, with the old material to be supplied to the Hemophylliac Foundation of that city. Blood is donated at Red Cross Blood Center, 11th & Vermont streets.
Research Chapter on Bibliography Project
Research Chapter 104, Los Angeles, in cooperation with Research Director, is compiling an up-to-date bibliography from medical and psychological journals dating from 1929. Chapter will submit report on progress of this project at the General Convention at Los Angeles in May.
Renovation for Los Angeles Area Office
Los Angeles Area Council office, 337 Belmont street, has undergone renovation and painting recently. Members of area donated time and materials to get the place decorated and in shape for the convenience of convention guests and delegates. The office will be official convention headquarters.
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