Church of Body Modification

I already talked to Midian about this, but he suggest i post it here too.

In regards to the site's store I see it having some potential legal hangups, that its current state could create. While I don't know those hangups I'm sure it would interfere with the church obtaining tax status.

My suggestion is to hold a pledge drive or something similar. Not only does it contribute in every way to a non-profit cause, but it is tax deductable for those that pledge.

Hope this helps.

Note the caveat that appears at the bottom of the store page: “These items are not being sold 'for profit.' These items are being provided for members who wish to further identify themselves with the Church of Body Modification. Items are being sold at our cost, or slightly above to cover the logistical cost of ordering and distributing such items. If items have been donated to the Church for sale, proceeds go toward operating costs. Operating costs include business and filing fees (as with Corporation filing fees). This financial information is available upon request.”

David/Midian2000

Perhaps it'd be beneficial in the future to involve businesses who support the culture as well as the obvious shops and organizations by asking them to sponsor us as well. I know that many local businesses in my area are always interested in donating space, funds, services to non-profit organizations, so maybe have representatives contact their local businesses and chat with them about potential sponsorships.

Before anyone scouts however, and of course I forgot to mention this, we may want to come up with a sponsorship packet which explains the mission statement, statement of faith, by-laws and anything else about who we are and most importantly what we can do for our communities. Most businesses won't consider anything unless there is a communal benefit, as well as a benefit to their business, i.e. our members supporting their business.

Maybe, if the board finds it necessary, Allen could write this packet and submit it to the board for final approval?

Maybe we should WAIT for guidance from the BOARD before we do any scouting or make any decisions on our own?  The direction of the Church, while influenced by its membership, should also have specific and codified guidance.  This is not in place yet, so it is too early to act.  Keep generating ideas, look around your area, think about what you might want to do or how you can HELP, but be CAREFUL about acting on our behalf before you know what the official response is, I think…

David/Midian2000

I have to admit, I struggle with that concept daily.  I need to be patient for good things to come to me, and I need to be patient about the passing of difficult things in my life, too.  It's a quality I have to ACTIVELY culture within myself…it's a challenge, to say the least….

David/Midian2000

Ello, PM me a little more about this chakra balancing?  I'd like to know more.  Sounds like something I could use.  Help! 

David/Midian2000

-raises hand-

Defo interested here. I consider myself pretty patient, but my buttons can get pressed from time to time.

Very very good info. How related are chakras and energy pulls, if at all?

I don't have any experience with this yet, but my guess is that if you were to pull from a chakra (from the heart chakra for example) that it would affect that chakra and the energy flow through it in some way.