Initial Member Application
Center for Self-Reliance Studies

You MUST copy and paste this application to an e-mail message. You cannot fill it in while viewing on this page, nor does this page have the capability of sending your information to Meg. After copying this page, use the following link to e-mail MEG, paste this page in the text box of the message, and then fill in the blanks before sending. New members will be added to the Private RMSG Mailing list upon acceptance.

Submit this application to MEG.

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP:

Please indicate the type of membership you are applying for

--PRIMARY            ____     (I live within driving distance [8-12 hour drive] of central Colorado)
--CONDITIONAL     ____     (I live outside of a reasonable driving distance)
--ASSOCIATE         ____     (Informational exchange only)

Definitions of the various membership types:

Primary Membership based on following criteria -

- Primary Members must be at least 21 years of age;
- Must be able to afford the initial membership fee ($2000.00* - to be placed in escrow until land is purchased); DO NOT SEND ANY FUNDS UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO!!!
- Must live within 500 mile radius of retreat site for consideration as a PRIMARY member;
- Primary Members must have a specific field of expertise in an open position sought by the Organization. This need not be their current field of employment, however Primary Members not actively pursuing or engaged in these fields may be asked to provide credentials;
- Primary Members must put in minimum of 40hrs/yr onsite maintenance at retreat site, once established, and submit at least 2 articles/yr on the area of their expertise to the electronic library for Member use;
- Must be willing to provide goods or services, including consultation, to fellow Members at a substantial discount (in your listed field of expertise).

* Yes, this has been increased from $1000. Recent feasibility studies regarding land purchase capable of sustaining 500 members & their families has shown that we will require at LEAST $1 million for an outright purchase of suitable lands.

Conditional Primary Membership -

- Conditional Primary membership is a new member group created by popular demand. It is for those who, for one reason or another, cannot relocate at this time within the 500 mile area of operations surrounding the proposed site location. Conditional Primary members will be considered PRIMARY MEMBERS for all intents and purposes, and will have the same responsibilities and receive the same benefits as Primary Members with the following conditions:

1) They must accept the fact that, being located outside the boundaries of the 500 mile limit, their chances for reaching the site in the event of an emergency are severely reduced. All efforts will be made to ensure that they have the best chance of making it, but the fact is, amidst the expected chaos, it may take them several weeks to months under harsh conditions to make the journey successfully.
2) Because of the above, Conditional Primary members may not hold mission essential or vital positions within the group organization as the sole operant. They may, however, serve in an advisory capacity to another member (or members) who are located within the 500 mile area of operations.
3) Conditional Primary membership will be immediately and automatically upgraded to Primary Membership as soon as the member reaches the site during an emergency or relocates within the 500 mile limit during good times.

Associate Membership -

- Associate membership is another new member group created by popular demand. It is for those who wish to exchange ideas and information with the group and participate in the various online forums, discussions and chat rooms without actually joining the group or contributing financially. Associates receive none of the group benefits including the use of the site in non-hazardous times. However after an event, if they can make it to the site and there is an available slot for them, they will be welcomed into the group without reservation.

APPLICATION:

Primary Member Name:

Primary Member Location – City & State:

Primary Member E-mail:

Primary Member ICQ#:

Note: Primary Member, E-mail and ICQ# will be distributed to other Primary Members unless specifically requested that it be kept private. If such a request is made, you should go to www.hotmail.com (or any other of the free e-mail places) and get a second e-mail address to be used for inter-member communications. Member Names, General Location and expertise will be included in the member lists.

"ICQ" is a real time internet chat program. Like instant messenger, etc...

Secondary Member Name (spouse or opposite):

Tertiary Members: List ages and sex, for logistics control:

Primary Member Current Occupation & Responsibilities:

Primary Member Other Skills:

Level of Preparation to Date (should have minimum of 6 month supply of food & medical kit for all members of your party, a water purification device, four seasons of clothing for all members, and basic camping gear):

Financial Considerations for Membership.
Do you have, or can you get $2,000 for initial startup of group (site purchase & legal fees)? As new members arrive and buy-in, the initial fees will be reduced and reimbursed to each of the founding members. (see FAQ for details):
[ y / n ]

Secondary Member is my: Spouse / Opposite (indicate which)

Secondary Member Current Occupation & Responsibilities:

Secondary Member Other Skills:

Tertiary Member skills and/or  special needs:

Any pets you plan on bringing? List pets, breed, and any special training or needs.

Any medical or other problems we should be aware of?

Any concerns or suggestions you wish to discuss at this time?

All prospective members must read the RMSG proposal & FAQ prior to submitting an application.

All Members are expected to be self-starters, self-responsible & responsible for the conduct and actions of all those included in their party. Primary members are expected to be active and participatory members, pitching in, in any way they can, to help get this thing moving and up to speed as quickly as possible.

URL’s of Membership pages:

RMSG Table of Contents for the RMSG Web Site. An excellent resource for information.

RMSG Proposal A general outline of the project.

RMSG Membership FAQ For more detailed information about the group.

CSRS Main Chat Room. Only regularly scheduled member chat times are Sundays between 8pm and 11pm (MST), but you might find someone there at any time of the day.

MEG’s Editorial Page – To get an idea of how the group founder thinks about miscellaneous topics.

RMSG WebSite’s General Survival Chatroom. Upgraded to Homesite.com. No more passwords needed. Similar to the CSRS chatroom, but open to all visitors to the RMSG Web site

 

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