Mutual Support Groups (MSG's): A Local Idea

[techres]

So, I have a question.

Are we going to have like a group coordinator? Not necessarily a leader, but someone who keeps track of who's capable of doing what and responsible for contacting people in times of need? How is all that going to work?

My idea was mostly that this site could facilitate knowing who all are in a given area. Then those people could choose whatever organization they wanted: area coordinator, phone list dude, or grand high poobah, or even more likely a decentralized model where people know each other and have each other's info but no one person is in charge.

The most vital part is getting people in an area together offline so that they can help if something happens in the real, offline world.

The balance is that online we all value our privacy and anonymity for good reason (don't want our home info online screaming "gun cache for the taking at this address!").

And, yes, this is in part a mark of the failure of people to have support within our own neighborhoods. Lament that fact how you will, but for many it is just a fact.

Personally, when the winds have died down and the tornado has passed leaving impassable streets and general disarray I would like to be able to coordinate (as possible) with Nate or Josh to see if they need help, or to ask for help if I need it. Hell, if we have to bug out, maybe Nate would like a ride before the plume of toxic gas or zombie hoard, or whatever gets here.

Or more likely, we can all get together to schedule a CPR class or.....

[NateIU10]

Originally Posted by techres

Hell, if we have to bug out, maybe Nate would like a ride before the plume of toxic gas or zombie hoard, or whatever gets here.

Toxic gas, yes, zombie hoard, no thanks. I'll take my chances "I Am Legend" style



But yeah, I think this is a good idea

[SilentWarrior1]

Originally Posted by techres

a decentralized model where people know each other and have each other's info but no one person is in charge.

This is what I was looking for. Thanks

Now... any person(s) who is in the Avon/Plainfield/Hendricks Co. area who would be interested in doing such a thing... please PM me with some contact info and we'll get something pseudo-organized. Thank ya!

[SilentWarrior1]

Originally Posted by NateIU10

Toxic gas, yes, zombie hoard, no thanks. I'll take my chances "I Am Legend" style



But yeah, I think this is a good idea

Sadly... Will Smith couldn't hit the broad side of a barn in that movie. It was kind of disappointing.

Sorry for the , please continue.

[4sarge]

My suggestion based on Techres's last post would be to divide into smaller cells that are in immediate geographic proximity and use the whole group for general info, training, group buy or ? I have advised my children to evacuate to our farm in case of general need for large city evacuation. I would make sure that your individual cell has compatible interests, training and goals before being cloistered in close proximity under stressful conditions. Each member should have his/her own weapons ammo, food stuffs etc if at all possible and be prepared to act when called upon

[techres]

Originally Posted by 4sarge

My suggestion based on Techres's last post would be to divide into smaller cells that are in immediate geographic proximity and use the whole group for general info, training, group buy or ? I have advised my children to evacuate to our farm in case of general need for large city evacuation. I would make sure that your individual cell has compatible interests, training and goals before being cloistered in close proximity under stressful conditions. Each member should have his/her own weapons ammo, food stuffs etc if at all possible and be prepared to act when called upon

Be careful with the word "cell". It has connotations that carry meaning and the attentions of concerned people in and out of law enforcement. Not to quibble over semantics, but group does not have that problem.

For some, cell = terrorist, for others cell = militia, and most of all cell = hidden and that is where people can get into trouble.

Did everyone see the dinner/picnic invites? They are buried in another thread. I did not want to upset the mods by opening new threads for them, but maybe I will:

Meet & Eat Dinner and Picnic (2 events)

[4sarge]

Originally Posted by techres

Be careful with the word "cell". It has connotations that carry meaning and the attentions of concerned people in and out of law enforcement. Not to quibble over semantics, but group does not have that problem.

For some, cell = terrorist, for others cell = militia, and most of all cell = hidden and that is where people can get into trouble.

Did everyone see the dinner/picnic invites? They are buried in another thread. I did not want to upset the mods by opening new threads for them, but maybe I will:

Meet & Eat Dinner and Picnic (2 events)

Buzz Words - I hate them

I used the word cell specifically to promote a small flexible unit that can react quickly in time of civil emergency (ie flood, tornado, etc) for the common good. Any word can be used or misused to promote an agenda. You used the word Group

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I'm not hung up on the word cell but chose to use it at that time. David Koresh and Greg Dixon were leaders of legally established Churches and the Government chose to shut them down. I'd be more concerned whose radar I appeared on than on terminology. We live in dangerous times

Deception and or statements made by a group member reflect upon the entire group. We live in litigious times and sometime a line must be drawn

[techres]

Originally Posted by 4sarge

I used the word cell specifically to promote a small flexible unit that can react quickly in time of civil emergency (ie flood, tornado, etc) for the common good. Any word can be used or misused to promote an agenda. You used the word Group:

Yeah, and a good idea and motion can get wasted in semantics.

Personally I will stay away from cell, but by all means use whatever you want yourself. In the end it likely means nothing either way.

[USMC_0311]

Good Idea....ANDERSON.....or anybody close by. Alexandria, Chestrfeild/Daleville, Pendleton, or Muncie. If anybody interested in staring up a support group pm me.

[Sailor]

I am in for the Fort Wayne Area.