TCPDG Town Hall presentation, after revisions

1. Town Hall
April, 2009

2. Name
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How long have you known that you’re poly?
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How long have you been with TCPDG?
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What are your expectations for the town hall?
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And, most importantly…
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◦ Give a little known fact about yourself
(There may be a quiz later)

3. Foundations
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◦ The Polyamory Culture Movement
◦ Brief History of the TCPDG
◦ Recent Revelations and Consensus
Directions
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◦ Vision Statement
◦ Mission Statement
Journeys
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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!
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If you have a question, ask!
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Respect the moderator
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Respect each other
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5. Presenter: Jessica Karels

6. 2000’s
1990’s
1960’s 1970’s 1980’s
… and more!

7. Websites/Blogs Podcasts Video

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
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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
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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
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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.

13. Vision & Mission Statement

14. With regards to the Twin Cities Polyamory Discussion
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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
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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?

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
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who want greater involvement in outreach
and activism, both locally and nationally?
Should we consider splitting into two
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separate organizations?

19. The Next Steps

20. Transitioning towards a 501(c)
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Rebranding
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Dues and Membership
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Establishing Committees
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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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21. Presenter: Randy Frehse

22. Join an existing effort
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Create a special program for an existing
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effort
Start a local chapter of a national or regional
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organization
Maintain an informational organization
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Find a fiscal sponsor for your organization
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23. Determine if you really need to start a non-profit
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Decide on the purpose and mission
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Recruit board members
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Check for availability / reserve a name
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24. Write the Articles for Incorporation
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Incorporate as a non-profit
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Create a business plan with a budget
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Draft the corporate bylaws
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Hold the first official board meeting
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25. File for a federal tax ID number
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Obtain tax-exempt status from the IRS
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Obtain tax-exempt status from the state
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Obtain a state tax ID number
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Register as a charity
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File annual registrations
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26. Presenters: Curtis Zentz and Randy Frehse

28. Presenters: Bill Wesen

29. Currently $10/person per year (June 1st)
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Members can request hardship waiver
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Dues collected
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2000: $340
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2001: $698
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2002: $840
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2003: $710
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2004: $538
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2005: $755
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2006: $652
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2007: $448
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2008: $510
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30. Printing: $ 30
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Table at Pride: $ 40
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Picnic supplies: $ 50
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Web hosting service: $ 60
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P.O. Box rental: $ 42
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Mixer (net cost): $200
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PayPal fees: $6
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Total expenses: $428
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31. Presenters: Christy Danathar

32. 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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