The League
The League of Gentlefellows (LoG) is a State Wide informal grouping of Tasmanian Gay (men’s space) & Lesbian (women’s space) people and their friends who meet in a social setting on a regular basis (in a non threatening and safe environment) to celebrate their lives and enjoy one another’s company. The League of Gentlefellows unites two discreet organisations the League of Gentlemen and the League of Gentlewomen. Both organisations are committed to providing social opportunities for men & women in their own discreet space - men’s space & women's space. The League of Gentlefellows has a strong associate membership base of family, friends, and GLBTI people who share in a variety of open functions e.g. film nights, general celebrations, art exhibitions, etc. The Annual Rainbow Dinner & Awards is the principal annual event. When meeting in this context the League ‘out of respect’ is known as the League of Gentlefellows. The League was established by a group of people in a coffee shop commenting on the number of GLBTI people moving into Tasmania and the need to make them welcome. While the League started in 2003 in the Huon area, there are now chapters or significant membership in other areas of the state including the following:
- Kingborough/Huon Valley
- Greater Hobart area, including the Hobart, Clarence and Glenorchy LGAs
- Greater Launceston area
- Cradle Coast (West/North West Coast)
- New Norfolk/Collinsvale
There are also an increasing number of expatriate Tasmanian members who meet in other States.
Meetings
Members of both Leagues meet at one another's houses (or one of the local restaurants or local parks and BBQ areas) to share a meal together and enjoy one another's company in the many small and unique community settings of the regions. Besides one another's company (about once a month) we also enjoy discovering the food, wine, history, craft and beauty of the local areas. There are also significant gay business ventures in all the areas that provide a meeting venue and support. Members of both Leagues are invited to events by either discrete email or mail. For details of social events, jump to the Social Events Calendar page.
Membership
Members of both Leagues pay no fees, charges or subscriptions and there are no rules other than respect for one another. We have no political, welfare or other affiliation agenda and no expectation other than to enjoy the social occasion. Members from all chapters who are registered on the State Contact List (security guaranteed) are invited to all the events run in the various chapters. LoG also has a strong associate membership base of family, friends, and GLBTI people who share in a variety of open functions, e.g. film nights, general celebrations, art exhibitions etc. The LoG importantly supports and partners other GLBTI organizations in general community events. At League functions members raise money defray costs and support worthwhile projects. For details, jump to our Projects page.