I'm a member of ABATE, a motorcycle rights organization. Saturday, we had our District meeting, and I was nominated for several offices. When the District Coordinator asked if I accept or decline, I told him that I couldn't say either way at that time, but requested a private meeting following the District meeting. So, afterwards, I met with the DO, his SO and the Events Coordinator, since I'm on his committee. I told them about being trans and waiting for name/gender change, and soon would be presenting full time. I told them that if it was going to be a problem with the group, I'd step away and support the group financially, but not attend anything. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of one. The DO said that I wasn't going anywhere, it's in the bylaws that we don't discriminate, that he personally would deal with anyone that said anything derogatory about me and that at the elections next month, I would definitely be a new Sgt At Arms. The three of them congratulated me on my transition and offered full support, in the club and personally. The Events Coordinator shook my hand then gave me a big hug (yes, bikers really do that!) and said that for coming out as a woman, I had the biggest balls in the state.
Then we all rode over to another town for a biker night at a supporting bar.
Hmmm.... Biker Chick????? Like now I need a leather bustier? I have the boots...
Leah