Radical Inclusion

Anyone who desires to pursue this Association's values and purposes is welcome to participate. A person does not have to know a member of this Association or be from the Midwestern United States in order to join this Association. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual preference, race, or religion.

Leave No Trace

We want to leave the environment, where we gather, in the same or better condition than when we arrived.

Radical Self-expression

We believe in the freedom of each individual to express him or herself as that person sees fit. Self-expression is the essence of art. Self-expression is a gift to the community and is a part of our gift culture. The giver should keep this social context in mind and respect the rights and liberties of the recipients.

Personal Responsibility and Self Sufficiency

Personal freedom and happiness starts with the individual. We are committed to a Do-It-Yourself mind-set. The individual is primarily responsible for creating and maintaining his or her own reality.

Participation

Individual and communal happiness are achieved through personal participation. Our community is only as great and enjoyable as each person makes it. Participation is the Do-It-Yourself mind-set applied to the social realm. Everyone is welcome to work and play.

Communal Effort

We constantly work to improve and enrich our interaction with each other. We build and maintain an environment of creative cooperation and collaboration.

Gift Culture

We reject any form of commerce during our events. We focus instead on gift giving, which does not require a gift in return.

Decommodification

We are participants rather than consumers. Thus, we bar commercial sponsorships, transactions, and advertising from our social gatherings.

Civic Responsibility

While we value individual freedom, we realize that it exists within the context of society. Each member is responsible for the impact of his or her actions on the Association and society in general. We strive to avoid harming each other and to operate our events in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Immediacy

We seek immediate experience of ourselves, each other, society, and the cosmos. We attempt to remove barriers to this experience. The pursuit of immediate experience underlies all of our other values and objectives.

No membership fees or dues are required to be a member in this Association.

1. The name of the Association shall be The Keepers of the Flame.
2. The address of the The Keepers of the Flame office is the address of the Association Chairperson.
3. The Keepers of the Flame is a not-for-profit unincorporated Association organized exclusively for social and recreational purposes.
4. This Association adheres to the same philosophy and spirit as the Burning Man Organization and the other formal Burner organizations around the world. In fact, our statement of values paraphrases the statement of principles on the Burning Man Organization's website (http://www.burningman.com). However, this Association operates independently of the Burning Man Organization and other Burner organizations.
5. Membership in Keepers of the Flame is limited in the following ways:
• A member must be at least 18 years of age.
• A member must be committed to all of the 10 principles of the Association.
• A member must remain active by participating in at least one Keepers of the Flame event per year.
6. This Association makes decisions by general consensus. The Association Chair confirms the general consensus.
7. Keepers of the Flame's net income will be used to accomplish the Association's purposes that are set out in Article Three. Keepers of the Flame will not use its net income to personally benefit any of its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons except to compensate them for services and to make payments that further this Association's purposes.

No substantial part of the Association's activities will be propaganda efforts, attempts to influence legislation, or participation or intervention in any political campaign for public office (including the publishing or distribution of statements).

This Association will not, except to an insubstantial degree, do anything that does not further this Association's purposes.

8. When this Association disbands, the assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The assets may also be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the Association is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

Keepers of the Flame wants to ensure the survival of our annual gathering, so we are taking all precautions to do this safely. Keepers of the Flame will pull all permits, insurance, and variances for this event and will be the sole point of contact for this event to any governing body.

• Tickets are available for purchase until midnight on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011. Tickets will go up in price the last week of sales, and could sell out altogether, so you don't want to wait until the last minute to buy yours.


• You must be at least 18 years old and a Keepers of the Flame member to purchase tickets. This includes spouses/signifigant others.


• If you purchase a ticket and are not yet a member, the ticket minions will let you know you have until midnight on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 to become a member of The Keepers of the Flame or your ticket purchase will be refunded and you will not be able to attend Resonance.


• Tickets are "will-call" only. You must bring your Goverment Issued Identification to the front gate to gain entrance into Resonance.


• Tickets are NOT sold at the Resonance gate. They must be purchased in advance, online or in-person from a Resonance event coordinator, after your Keepers of the Flame membership is fulfilled. Anyone arriving without an advance ticket purchase will not be able to attend Resonance.


• Group discounts and comp tickets are not available.


• Tickets are non-refundable and only transferable at the discretion of Keepers of the Flames tribal council.

By purchasing an Resonance ticket you agree to the following rules or penalty of expulsion without refund:

• Resonance is an adult event. No one under 18 will be admitted, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.


• All state and federal laws apply to Resonance and its participants. Breaking the law endangers Resonance and the entire Burner community.


• When you arrive at Resonance's Front Gate you will be reminded by the Front Gate Greeters that once you sign in and enter the campground, you cannot leave and then return later. This policy is to keep everyone safe, reduce traffic on the driveway, and to encourage radical self-sufficiency.


• You will not be allowed into Resonance without a government issued picture ID or some combination of identification documents such as a school picture ID and a birth certificate.


• Wristbands will be issued at the Front Gate to identify people of drinking age and those underage. Please wear the wristband throughout the event. If your wristband breaks, please come to the Front Gate with your ID to get another one.


• Take responsibility for your actions. Savor the freedom of expression at Resonance but temper your personal freedom with respect for the rest of the community. Peacefully work out disagreements.


• Keepers of the Flame does not tolerate verbal or physical aggression.


• Do not destroy or burn anyone's art unless the artist gives you permission.


• No vending.


• No promotions. You cannot promote commercial organizations, concerts, events, or products of any kind including raves. Promotion includes flyering, posting commercial banners or logos, giving out product samples, etc.


• Commercial use of images from the event prohibited without written consent from the association.


• Please ask before you photograph or videotape someone, as they may not want to be forever enshrined in cyberspace wearing that pink tutu.


• Please be familiar with the boundaries and do not trespass on neighboring properties.


• Fires in burn barrels and fire pits only. There may be a burn ban in dry windy weather. Dump portable fire pit ash into established fire pits and/or burn barrels only. Do not dump fire pit ash on the ground.


• Absolutely no glass, fireworks, firearms or explosives.


• Be respectful of the local wildlife. Absolutely no hunting allowed.


• Resonance is a no pet event. The only animals allowed will be those needed by persons with disabilities.


• You agree to contribute to cleanup of your own camp and the property before departure.


• YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BY ATTENDING.
  
  

TICKET SALES ARE OVER FOR RESONANCE 4.0. SEE YOU AT THE BURN!

Upon your arrival, you will be reminded by the Front Gate Greeters that once you sign in and enter the campground, you cannot leave and then return later. This policy is for everyone's security. Make sure you have everything you need to camp for the duration of your stay when you arrive.

Front Gate Hours

Everyone shares the play, the work, and the cost of creating Resonance. This means that EVERYONE buys a ticket, including volunteers and event coordinators. Volunteering will not get you into Resonance for free but it does ensure that this beautiful experience continues to be here for you to enjoy.

Do you enjoy helping people, solving problems and making new friends? Would you like to greet people with a big hug? Do you hate MOOP (Matter Out Of Place)? Help turn work into play by volunteering!

Front Gate Greeters

Front Gate Greeters create the first experience at Resonance. Greeting is a wonderful way to plug-in if you are new to the community and a good way meet tons of new friends! You will be greeting & registering new arrivals and checking ID's. There's no cash box to worry about. Greeters will receive training and a short list of procedures from a Gate Keeper before Resonance and upon arrival. A radio will be located at the Gate to stay in touch with the Gate Keeper.
For more information or to volunteer for this position please contact the Resonance Gate Keeper: Gaia.

Parking Wranglers

This crew helps people park efficiently to conserve as much space as possible.
For more information or to volunteer for this position please contact Gaia.

This is for everyone and anyone who wants to be a part of something special. The RPP. We are the elite, the proud, and the many. We have two duties to fill this year; Resonance Planet Patrol HeadQuarters RPP HQ) and Special Forces (RPP SF).

This year we will have our own Earth Guardian station to collect recyclables and watch over the lost and found lock box. These elite volunteers will have the pleasure of wielding the RPP sledge hammer of doom to smash cans and bottles, to hand out personally decorated butt cans, to educate about our precious earth and to keep track of the lost and found board. Sign up now for RPP HQ and go down in history as one who did their part.

We will also have RPP Special Forces. We will be the last defense in the ongoing battle against the evil MOOP. This rare breed of burner is willing to stay late and don the gloves and trash bags of true warriors. We need YOU! Sign up and help sweep the land clear of every last trace that was Resonance. We will meet at RPP HQ around noon Sunday after the burn and distribute bags and gloves. Anyone is welcome to be a RPP SF, but only the most dedicated show their true colors.
For more information or to volunteer for this position please contact Ren or join the RPP Yahoo Group.

ResoRangers

Do you want to meet lots of people? Do you enjoy solving problems and being helpful? Be a Ranger! Folks who get things done... whether it's helping move some logs, or assisting with the assembly of the main sculpture and other infrastructure, ResoRangers are on call for just about any job that requires a little elbow grease. Anyone skilled or trained in social work, medicine, First Responder work, or Firefighting is also urgently needed and would be a very valuable part of our crew. All ResoRangers, except folks involved in the Pre-Burn Ceremony, need to help maintain the perimeter at the main burn.
For more information or to volunteer for this position please contact The Tribal Council.

Pre-Burn Ceremony Performers and Safeties

Are you are an experienced and responsible fire performer and would like to perform in the pre-burn ceremony? All styles of fire toys and dance are welcome. We will also need safety's to control the perimeter and keep a watchful eye on all performers. Training will be provided.
For more information or to volunteer for these positions please contact Shimmer.

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