Our speaker for the August PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley support meeting will be Autumn Garza. Autumn will be sharing the story of her family as well as her work with Ally Moms. Ally Moms was started by the executive director of Stand with Trans and another mom who were grieving the loss of a young transgender woman who died by suicide. This woman had no parental support and even in her death was misgendered by her family. Transgender youth, parents and allies, can reach out to an Ally Parent, formerly called Ally Moms, for resources, encouragement and a friendly voice. The support is free, and a published list provides a cell phone number and the state where the parent lives. Autumn and her son recently returned to the Verde Valley. Please join us for this inspiring talk on Monday, August 12, 2019 beginning at 6:30 pm in Painted Cliffs Hall at Church of the Red Rocks, 54 Bowstring Drive, Sedona, AZ.
Our membership drive for the upcoming fiscal year, October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 is now in full swing. You can pay your dues at the meeting, online at our website (pflagsedona.org) or by mailing a check to PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley, P.O. Box 20033, Sedona, AZ 86341. While you do not have to be a member to participate in our meetings and events, membership will provide you with access and information from PFLAG National and helps us, your local chapter, cover our meeting and operating expenses.
Finally, our annual membership meeting will be held on September 9, 2019. Elections of the Board and officers for the upcoming fiscal year will be held. If you would like to serve on the Board, please let us know as soon as possible.