NORTHEAST WISCONSIN PAGAN NETWORK, INC. BYLAWS AND GUIDELINES

1. Statement of Purpose
   1. Our Purposes are:
      1. To provide a safe forum for pagan practioners of all paths throughout Northeast Wisconsin and its surrounding areas
      2. To explore and allow the practice of various pagan beliefs
      3. To educate the public on paganism and its practices
      4. To foster tolerance, acceptance and understanding within the Northeast Wisconsin community
2. Membership
   1. Any person, pagan or pagan curious, who attends the functions of the Northeast Wisconsin Pagan Network, Inc with an open mind is considered a member of the group.
   2. Membership is only denied based on personal conduct and is not based on gender, race, ethnic background, sexual preference, disability or age.
      1. Improper Conduct includes but is not limited to the following: proselytizing of any faith, intentionally hurtful behavior or comments, destruction of personal property and physical, mental or emotional abuse of other members.
   3. All members of the Northeast Wisconsin Pagan Network, Inc are required to abide by all state and local laws and ordinances. This includes but is not limited to: the use of drug and alcohol products, weapons, curfew for minors, discriminations, lewd and obnoxious behavior.
3. Administration and Operation
   1. The Board of Directors handles matters of the organization
      1. The Board of Directors includes incorporators and those individuals voted into certain offices within the organization
      2. Scope: Matters covered are:
         1. Finances and budget
         2. Legal matters
         3. Planning of large activities and festivals
         4. Public Relations
         5. Advertising
         6. Election of new officials
         7. Miscellaneous as it presents itself
      3. Facilitation: meetings are held at the Northeast Wisconsin Pagan Network, Inc. office
      4. Operation: All Board decisions are made by consensus. When a consensus cannot be reached, majority will rule decisions.
      5. Meetings: The Board shall meet at least bimonthly.
      6. Compensation: Members of the board are not compensated for their time, these are volunteer positions.
4. Meeting Schedule
   1. Rituals
      1. Rituals can be suggested or facilitated by any member of the Northeast Wisconsin Pagan Network, Inc.
      2. Sabbats shall be held as close to their actual date as possible.
      3. All rituals shall be scheduled at least a month in advance.
   2. Classes
      1. Any member can suggest a topic for a class and location to have such classes at.
      2. Any fees charged for the classes are to be noted in any class descriptions and are only allowed to cover the following things: site fees, supply fees and charges for the time of the individual giving the class.
5. Ritual and Meeting Behaviors
   1. Clothing: All clothing for rituals must be appropriate. Rituals are sacred events enclosed in a sacred space. Inappropriate dress will not be tolerated and will result in the individual not being allowed to participate. Inappropriate dress is, but not limited to:
      1. Drug or Alcohol slogans on person
      2. Torn or excessively dirty clothing
   2. Substance abuse: no person shall be allowed to participate in any activity while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
   3. Minors: Minors will only be allowed to participate in activities of the Northeast Wisconsin Pagan Network, Inc, regardless of attendance of guardian, once a signed permission slip is on file with parental or guardian signature.
   4. Any discriminatory language, behavior and clothing are grounds for immediate expulsion from the organization.
6. Finances
   1. Organizational finances shall include donations, profits from fundraising and interest earned on bank accounts.
   2. Budget shall be established and disbursements approved by the Board of Directors.
   3. Any and all funds received will be placed into the organization's banking account.
   4. Budget is available for public viewing, as are a listing of financial transactions.
   5. All participants are responsible for their own finances and transportation for Northeast Wisconsin Pagan Network, Inc events.
   6. The Northeast Wisconsin Pagan Network, Inc is Non-Stock corporation and all funds go towards the function of the organization.
7. Privacy of Members
   1. The names, addresses, telephone number and all other information relations to individual members shall be considered confidential and may not be disclosed without express written permission of the individual involved.
   2. Disclosure of confidential information may, at the discretion of the Board, be considered grounds for expulsion of membership.
8. Revising the Bylaws and Guidelines
   1. Any part of these Bylaws may be amended by the consensus of the Board of Directors at any time.