TriState Poly Coalition Mission Statement
(policy approved March 17, 2002)
“TriState Poly Coalition promotes and encourages networking and activities
for polyamorous groups in CT, NJ, NY and the Eastern PA region, provides
a forum for communication and coordination, a central point of contact
for existing groups, assists in the formation of new groups, aids in the
development of the polyamorous community, and helps individuals interface
with the groups and activities appropriate for them.”
TriState Poly Coalition Membership Policy
(March 17, 2002)
Membership definitions & process:
? Our structure is a coalition of organizations run by a steering committee
made up of delegates from the Member Organizations. Therefore, our
members are organizations. Individual people participate via the
member group in which they affiliate.
? There are three types of members:
o Member Groups – groups whose mission statements relate to supporting
polyamory within a broad but recognizable definition. In the case
of e-mailing lists, each active mailing list is a separate group unless
they are connected.
o Associates – groups whose mission statement is not primarily focused
on polyamory issues but are somehow related (for example bisexual, BDSM,
swinger, or other organizations).
o National Affiliates – National organizations that wish to be identified
with us.
? The steering committee makes the final determination as to whether
a group’s mission statement supports polyamory, whether or not a mailing
list is active, or whether a group of mailing lists are considered connected.
The Benefits of Membership:
? Events held by Member Groups are listed in our event listings which
are published:
o On our web site
o Via email
o Via paper mailings
? Member Groups, Associates and National Affiliates are always listed
in any “group directory”.
? Member Groups have representation on the steering committee.
? All the benefits of networking among member groups.
? Other services as they are developed.
The Responsibilities of Membership:
Member Groups have the responsibility…
? …to inform the coalition of any events they want listed, including
updates and corrections.
? …to update the coalition of any change in their public or private
contact information
? …to keep the coalition informed of who its delegates are in a timely
manner.
? …to coordinate with other member groups to avoid conflicting events
when appropriate.
? …to publicly support the coalition by identifying themselves as members
wherever appropriate and by promoting the coalition whenever appropriate.
? …to not speak in the name of the coalition or represent themselves
as the entire coalition without approval of the steering committee.
? …to treat other member groups with respect and kindness.
? …to not perform any illegal acts that would jeopardize the incorporation
status of the coalition.
TriState Poly Coalition Calendar Policy
(policy approved March 17, 2002)