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)

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

6. Websites/Blogs Podcasts Video

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
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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.

12. 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?

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
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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?

16. 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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