Guidelines when attending a meeting

As with anything in life, there are also guidelines to follow when attending a Central Ohio CD Support's meeting.  Please read them carefully – they are there for a reason.  Not following them may cause you to be asked to leave.  Don’t ruin it for everyone.

*No smoking in the building.  This is a non-smoking building and anyone who wishes to smoke must do so outside.

*No alcoholic beverages.  There is no drinking at the place we meet.  We ask those who drink to do so after the meetings.  If you show up intoxicated you will be asked to leave.  This is for security reason.  From past experience, many members go to the bars after the meeting is over.

*Members must attend dressed as one gender only.  While this isn’t a beauty contest, we are trying to keep a low-profile and not draw attention to ourselves.  From past experience, we’ve seen people show up with full beards wearing a dress and/or without a wig.  For the comfort and security of others, we ask that you present yourself as one gender or the other.  

*You must dress as an adult.  We are not a club for adult little girls/sissies and/or adult babies. Anyone attending is asked to dress their age, or at least 18 years or older.

*Be respectful of others.  We can’t stress this enough.  Remember, your comfort level is different from others.  Certain subjects (like sexual issues) and language can cause a great deal of discomfort for other members and/or their significant others.  Remember to think of others before speaking.

*Offensive behavior is not permitted.  Similar to the rule above of being respectful to others but more directed at activities that dispute the atmosphere of the club.  This can be the constant use of foul language to threats toward other individuals.   Those who conduct such disrupted behavior will be asked to leave. 

*Solicitation of sexual activities is forbidden.  As mentioned above, we are a support club, not a sex club.  If you engage in such activity you will be asked to leave and not come back.

*Don’t give out personal information of other members.  If you recognized/know someone in attendance, don’t give out that information to anyone else.  We strive to provide a safe, secure place for all those who attend.  The club won’t ask for your real name or a phone number.   In fact, we encourage new attendees to use a female (or male) name instead of their own name for their own security and peace of mind.   You can choose to provide others with your personal information, but don’t give out someone else’s personal information.

*All new members must contact us first before attending.  Although this is something of an informal interview process, we would like to know something about you before you attend a meeting.  This is for everyone’s protection.

*Any guests must be cleared first before they can attend a meeting.  If you plan on bringing someone to the meeting, please let us know in advance.

NOTE: Spouses or significant others are welcomed anytime and do not have to be cleared ahead of time.