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
◦
Naming/Branding
◦
Membership
◦
Framework: Committees
◦
4. If you have something to say, speak up!
If you have a question, ask!
Respect the moderator
Respect each other
9. 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)
10. 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”
11. 2008
•CONvergence
2006 100% funded by
donations
•Focus Group
(MNPolyFriends) •New
Logo/Branding
•BBQ of the Beast
2004 (6/6/6) •BECAUSE
2005 2007 2009
•Website re- •Group polled re: •Non-CON party
designed name change
•Rebranding
image @
CONvergence
12. 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.
14. 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?
15.
16. Activism Outreach
•Persuasion •Public Awareness
•Create change •New Members
Support Social
•Information •Community
•Resources •Events/Parties
17. 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?
22. Join an existing effort
Create a special program for an existing
effort
Start a local chapter of a national or regional
organization
Maintain an informational organization
Find a fiscal sponsor for your organization
23. Determine if you really need to start a non-profit
Decide on the purpose and mission
Recruit board members
Check for availability / reserve a name
24. Write the Articles for Incorporation
Incorporate as a non-profit
Create a business plan with a budget
Draft the corporate bylaws
Hold the first official board meeting
25. File for a federal tax ID number
Obtain tax-exempt status from the IRS
Obtain tax-exempt status from the state
Obtain a state tax ID number
Register as a charity
File annual registrations