This is the powerpoint presentation for the town hall discussion for the Twin Cities Polyamory Discussion Group on April 26th, 2009
Author: Jessica Karels
Council Member for the Twin Cities Polyamory Discussion group and author of Young Metro Poly (http://www.youngmetropoly.com)
2. Name
How long have you known that you’re poly?
How long have you been with TCPDG?
What are your expectations for the town hall?
And, most importantly…
◦ Give a little known fact about yourself
(There may be a quiz later)
3. Foundations
◦ The Polyamory Culture Movement
◦ Brief History of the TCPDG
◦ Recent Revelations and Consensus
Directions
◦ Vision Statement
◦ Mission Statement
Journeys
Non-Profit/ 501(c) Status
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Naming/Branding
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Membership
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Framework - Committees
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4. If you have something to say, speak up!
If you have a question, ask!
Respect the moderator
Respect each other
8. National Polyamory Leadership Summit
The National Polyamory Leadership Group is a collaborative group of
polyamory community leaders from around the U.S. who have come
together to work to carry the polyamory movement forward.
November, 2008 – New York, NY (34 leaders/activists/organizers)
March, 2009 – Philadelphia, PA (40 present + 11 via. teleconference)
??? – Somewhere on the West Coast (TBD)
9. 2001
2003
•May Day
•Pride Booth •Transition from
•CONvergence “open” list to
•Lending Library “closed” list
1999
•Council as 7 equal •Dance @ Bryant
Lake Park Center
•New List Started positions
2000 2002
•Bylaws
•Council members
having official
“roles”
•Council “task list”
10. 2008
2006
•CONvergence
100% funded by
•Focus Group
(MNPolyFriends) donations
•BBQ of the Beast •New
2004 (6/6/6) Logo/Branding
2005 2007 2009
•Website re- •Group polled re: •BECAUSE
designed name change •Non-CON party
•Rebranding
image @
CONvergence
11. From the TCPDG Bylaws:
The purposes of the group are as follows:
The Primary function of this group is to provide a supportive
environment that encourages the discussion of
responsible, intimate, caring, multi-partnered relationships and related
issues.
Secondary functions of this group are to encourage any form of loving
relationships between members, by providing a support role for
members, and by providing and encouraging social gatherings for
member interaction.
Tertiary functions of this group are (1) for members to participate, on a
voluntary basis, in various public venues, in a variety of ways, intended
to educate the public about our group, as well as about Polyamory in
general, and (2) to advertise our group's existence in a public way to
encourage additional members.
12. With regards to the Twin Cities Polyamory Discussion
Group, what sort of things would you like to see become reality:
... 20 years from now?
... 10 years from now?
... 5 years from now?
... Next year?
... Next month?
... Tomorrow?
With regards to polyamory and society as a whole, what sort of
things would you like to see become reality:
... 20 years from now?
... 10 years from now?
... 5 years from now?
... Next year?
... Next month?
... Tomorrow?
13.
14. Activism Outreach
•Persuasion •Public Awareness
•Create change •New Members
Support Social
•Information •Community
•Resources •Events/Parties
15. Should our group as whole support those
who want greater involvement in outreach
and activism, both locally and nationally?
Should we consider splitting into two
separate organizations?
16. Transitioning towards a 501(c)
Rebranding
Dues and Membership
Establishing Committees
Bylaws
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Group/Community Alliances
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Social Activities
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Outreach/Activism
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501(c)
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List/Forum Moderation
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