The latest updates for our 2010 event will be posted here.
Sunday, February 7: PPD's first Council Meeting.
A date of October 23 was set for this year's event, with the 16th as a fallback date in case this date was already booked at Young Park.
Statement of Purpose: The Pagan Pride Project is a non-profit organization. The primary purposes of this corporation shall be the advancement of religion and elimination of prejudice and discrimination based on religious beliefs.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Pagan Pride Project is to foster pride in Pagan identity through education, activism, charity and community.
Draft Vision for 2010: In addition to working toward the vision and mission of the National Pagan Pride organization LCPPD 2010 will have a great variety of workshops and entertainment, active, helpful and sufficient volunteers with a tribal community ambiance. We will have excellent weather with calm winds and sturdy tents/shelters. This will be a happy, fun festival with music throughout the event in a variety of settings (i.e. local bands, event CD to play at booths and possibly to sell). We will have comfortable, joyful participation of volunteers and the community. We will continue to have a Shrine of Remembrance/Altar Education Walk, Ending Circle with Spiral Dance, color, diversity and pageantry in ambiance, Return to the Goddess show, lots of wonderful vendors, excellent press coverage, increased attendance that is easier to record, and our wonderful site—Young Park. We will express public gratitude for all the good work and the contributors in making LCPPD come together and this will be a safe event for all to attend, as ensured by our Safety Patrol.
Past successes and future improvements were discussed along with fundraising and organization.
Sarah Heartsong and Ginette Novello were named as event co-coordinators to assist Event Coordinator Sabine Whitley.
Victor Gibbs will work with Tania Tieman on workshops.
Tania was also named Treasurer in absentia due to her extensive background in bookkeeping. (Hope that's OK with you, Tania--see what happens if you miss a meeting?)
Volunteers still needed for Welcome, Information, Networking coordination.
Tentative date for Saturday, March 13 set as next PPD Council Meeting.
Please contact Event Coordinator Sabine Whitley if you would like to serve on the Council or assist in PPD preparations in any way. All help is appreciated!
