How does New Earth Institute begin?

At first the growth of New Earth Institute will be organic. So it will be slow, building as it develops. We start without funding, without a school site, without an organization in place. The possibilities, nevertheless, are limitless.

At our initial meeting sometime in April we will discuss our first baby steps. Each of us can state our intentions and interest(s). In what capacity we would like to be affiliated with New Earth Institute? How would we like it to serve us.

At another meeting shortly after we can begin the process of determining together what projects or studies will be included in our first offerings. we can each present a wish list of what we yearn to study, of what projects we want to explore. Another list of our talents will help us know the resources at hand. The group at that meeting will determine what courses and projects they wish to commit to. I suggest an initial limit of three activities, each meeting once a week until the group decides to share what they have done in a presentation to the larger community. Then other courses could be offered.

Inevitably discontent within a group will arise over some issue or personality. I suggest that at any point in group’s activity, any individual, feeling discomfort, can spontaneously call for a mini-Forum comprised of members of that group, chose a leader and adhere to the Forum rules presented above. When the conflict is settled, then the group can continue its work.

We'll most likely start with adult students although all ages are welcome. It is an opportunity to not only study something or do a project, but also to experience how we work together. After taking several courses, we may build a core group with a common view of how NEI should unfold.

Weekly meetings of the large Forum will allow all those interested to keep abreast of our new developments, general discussions, debates, reforms, and agreements.

At some point in the evolution of our institute, we need to form an organization. Probably a limited liability corporation (LLC) would allow the us most latitude and flexibility. It could then own, lease, or rent land, property, and objects. That ownership triggers the beginning of the full operation of New Earth Institute and the full implementation of this prospectus.