Michigan Rainbow?

I think it's the 4th, is that a weekend?

No really i'm serious. Our house is your house, well sorta, it's not really my house, but nobody need know that and it's not really the point.
The point is i am a rainbow junkie, and i live in westland/detroit now, and i want you to come to my house. How about now?
After you get here we can figure out why, and when to do it again.

Oh that's it! I'm callin a counsel at my house to plan a small spring equinox gathering! rastapatch@yahoo.com 734 326 2790

 

Any one going to be at the regional

 

the 1- 14

 

I wanna find rainbow events

 

Hi All:

Sorry it took us so much longer than we expected to get this done, but here it is.

Following are the notes as transcribed by Iam and interpreted by Terry
and Betsi.

In attendance:
BilliI, Jenny, Iam, Nick, Irie, Digmoor, Lydia Lovely, Charley, Justin,
Terry, Betsi, Lee, Nahnah, Medicine Crow, Dave Darling, Gonzo, Brother
Bill, Paul, Colleen, Buel, and Jen.

After a short-lived, yet spirited discussion of how this Council would
be facilitated, Iam undertook the role of facilitator as well as scribe.

Topics suggested for discussion included:

* Site for July 4
* Kitchen needs
* Missing wok
* Getting trailer home from Council
* Name for MI Regional on 4 July
* Racchi-3 year period over
* Kitchen..to Nationals and/or Michigan

Name for MI Regional on 4 July:

Since we will need a name to refer to in subsequent notes, here are the
suggested names for the gathering in Michigan over July 4:

* "A Gathering of the Tribes"
* "Infidel Family Gathering of Rainbow Traitors"
* "Great Lakes Family Circle"
* "Great Lakes Rainbow Family Circle"

After some discussion as to whether "Rainbow" should be in the name,
"Great Lakes Rainbow Family Circle" was conscensed upon late in the
council.

It was observed that we are still all one no matter where we gather and
that there is no space or time.

Kitchen:

The large wok that gets used almost continuously when cooking is happening is missing from the kitchen equipment. If anyone knows what happened to it or where it is, please post on this site or contact a Turtle Souper.

There was discussion as to splitting up the kitchen and who takes what
to which site. It was asserted by several people that there is not
enough equipment to split up the kitchen.

There was discussion regarding whether to take the kitchen to Nationals
or to the Great Lakes Rainbow Family Circle in Michigan.

After noting that previous councils had posted the need for an
experienced crew to take the kitchen to Nationals... no one has stepped
forward.

We reached consensus that Turtle Soup Kitchen would go to the Great Lakes
Rainbow Family Circle.

Site selection:

Four sites were discussed; one near Rose City MI, one near Hesperia, MI,
one in the Pigeon River area of Northern Michigan, and one near
Paradise, MI.

Rose City--this site has a large area for parking, however the presence
of a family of beavers and the likelihood of high ATV traffic over
the 4th raised concerns.

Hesperia--this site is in a Manistee National Forest Primitive Area. It
consists of mixed woods and meadows criss-crossed with 2 tracks and side
trails--many of which are blocked off per its primitive area status.
There is plenty of parking and a large area accessible only by foot.
The White River runs through the site and offers great canoeing, but not
so great swimming as the water is relatively shallow and cool.

Paradise--this site is up near Whitefish Point in Michigan's Upper
Peninsula. It is quite remote from settled populations- -and hence in travel
time. The access is via fairly sandy roads (I can't believe we didn't
get stuck) and offers no RV access (they did get stuck). It offers
lovely views of an inland lake and has easy access to Lake Superior for
swimming (not shallow but definitely cool). It was decided that this is
a potential future gathering site that needs further scouting.

Pigeon River site--this site is near a lovely kettle lake and offers
excellent swimming. It is in a very low population area and is likely
to have the least visitor traffic over the fourth. The relative
seclusion yet easy access of this site are somewhat offset by the very
tight parking. It was felt that this site can only accommodate 20-40
vehicles in parking. However, it was stated that overflow parking along the main road would work.

We reached consensus to gather at the Pigeon River site over the 4th of July.

Racchi:

It was observed that the 3 year separation period for Racchi had expired
and we should discuss how to respond should he petition to return.

Colleen indicated that she would never let him be around children in her
presence

Digmoor indicated that Racchi is currently acknowledging his problems,
but has not found direction for the changes necessary. Digmoor also
stated that Racchi feels he is not ready to come back.

Iam stated her belief that Racchi is just beginning to acknowledge
problems with inappropriate behavior with women and young girls. She
feels Racchi needs more time to gain skills before he should be allowed
to attend gatherings. Iam also called for a continuation of Healing
Circles.

Terry expressed his belief that the roots of Racchi's behaviors are deep
seated, both in time and in his mind. It is Terry's opinion
that Racchi needs our support in the form of encouragement to seek
professional help (psychiatric, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.,
whatever works), not in the form of fellowship on the land.

Betsi, Nahnah, and Medicine Crow all indicated their belief that Racchi
is not ready to return.

There was no concensus call regarding allowing/welcoming the return of
Racchi, as blockage of that call was a foregone conclusion.

Much Love,

Betsi, Iam, and Terry

I am including what Medicine Crow sent me regarding the discussion Sunday morning. As I understand it, there was no consensus called on these items. I suppose things will happen as stated unless we decide to change them using the TSHC forum. -betsi

Discussed on Sunday was the time table for the Great Lakes Rainbow
Family Circle (Circus?) which will be fro June 28th to July 7th.
Directions will be posted on June 25th. Sarah will provide the vehicle
to get the Kitchen up there (renting a UHaul, expenses to be reimbursed
from the "TS Magic Hat") and Digmoor will bring it back.