Editorial – Pagans and Non Profit Corporations

There is a growing trend in our Pagan community to incorporate as non profit corporations and seek federal 501c3 status. Some of the well founded reasons for this trend are to gain the implied legitimacy this status implies, to protect volunteer staff and members from some liability issues, accept tax deductible donations, and to establish spiritual, service, and community organizations that endure. What has not kept pace, in my opinion, is an awareness of the terms upon which our government grants this special corporate status, and the duties and obligations leading these organizations then requires.

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Harmony Tribe Election Snapshot

Harmony Tribe Elections Snapshot


“The election went well, surprisingly quick. It appears that a smooth transition to the new council is underway. “
-Lynne Petros

Unofficial Election Results:

President: Izzy Ray

Vice President: Travis Haage

Treasurer: Jeni Gottberg

Secretary: Jill Pederson

Registration Director:  Shelbi Setchell

Ritual Director: Mar Freeman

Activities Director: Tasha-Rose Mirick

Marketing Director:  Jude K,

Site Director: Bress G. Nicneven

Community Grandfather Seeks Kidney

After 42 years of practicing, Ken Ra has trained about 80 Wiccans, and there are about 300 of his lineage. He has continued to be a pillar of the community through personal adversity. Ken Ra has been a major player in making this one of the greatest Pagan communities in the world. To this day, despite his health problems, he continues to teach four classes a week; three in Wicca and one in Magesmithing, all are free.

Now, Ken Ra needs a new kidney, and you can help. Ken has signed on with the Paired Kidney Program through Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Kidney Transplant Unit. If he can get someone to donate a kidney, (whether it’s a match for him or not) then someone else in the program can get him a kidney. This will drastically reduce the wait, which is usually between 3 to 5 years. Ken needs a kidney sooner than that.

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Haste Sans Waste – Reused Eco-Convertible Fashion

An innovative show for Minnesota Fashion Week, “Haste Sans Waste” was all about convertible clothing. Clothes that transform to fit multiple situations without the major wardrobe changes. Not only do these clothes look good they drastically reduce the solid waste usually used in the world of high fashion. This event took place at the Honey Lounge on Sunday, September 19th at. 7:30pm.

Angel's model enters runway

Angel's model enters runway

Model makes changes

Model transforms

Angel's transformed design

Angel's transformed design

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Paganistan Weekly; September 20-26

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TwinCitiesPagans/
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TC Pagan pride is next weekend!

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** EVENTS THIS WEEK **

MONDAY; September 20

6pm weekly Community Potluck at the Sacred Paths Center followed at 7pm by Shamanic Journey Practice for those who know how to journey and want a safe place to practice.

6pm Minnesota Metaphysical Book Club at Java J’s Coffee Shop

7pm Mindful Mondays (meditation) mvanavery@yahoo. com for details

TUESDAY; September 21:

United Nations’ International Day of Peace

Pre-Registration Deadline for WiCoM First Degree Series; Contact TeachersRep@wiccanchurchmn.org

7pm Old Craft Discussion Group at the Eye of Horus

7pm Druid Grove Gather at Merlins Rest Pub

7pm Sacred Sexuality at BLISS One Consciousness Temple
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