RANSVESTIA

TRI SIGMA SORORITY

This is the reorganized form of Phi Pi Epsilon (FPE), the original organization for heterosexual cross dressers. The name "TRI SIGMA" derives from the first three initials of the real name of the organiza- tion-The Society for the Second Self. Membership is extended to anyone who applies after having read the book Understanding Cross Dressing. There is a certificate in the back which may be sent in as proof of its having been read. The reason for this requirement is that from the book the prospect will know exactly the kind of people the organization is for and whether he would fit in.

Tri Sigma has members all over the nation and chapters in a number of cities. It publishes a Membership Directory in which you can find others like yourself and can write them. It also publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, The Femme Mirror.

Within the last few months Tri Sigma has spent over $700 for ad- vertisements in various media attempting to find sisters still in the closet. But the sorority treasury cannot possibly cover all media. Thus we solicit cooperation on the part of any who, having been helped themselves, would like to help others. The following ad could be placed in your local newspaper at very little cost:

For Heterosexual Transvestites, Understanding Cross Dressing by Dr. Virginia Prince, provides help and counselling. Send $6.60 to Box 36091, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

The ad was specifically worded this way to escape possible censor- ship. Heterosexual cancels out possible gay associations, "Under- standing," "help," and "counselling" set up good vibes and using my name with "Dr." in front of it makes it more professional. Mentioning the book and the price gets them on the bandwagon with the first letter rather than a letter of inquiry, reply with information and another letter with the order.

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