The Geyser Charter

The Geysers, the only organization I embrace wholeheartedly and without reservation, still exists. I first published its charter in my last blog, The Ravens Map (where it has since been mysteriously abridged - ahem.) I'm posting it in its brief original entirety again tonight:


THE GEYSER CHARTER (Draft 5-3-12)

The Geysers is an organization with no specific purpose.

The only requirements to become a member are 1) to want to be a member and 2) to embrace these standards: Love, Principle, and Fluid Hierarchy.

One may belong to or leave the Geysers as one wishes.

This organization requires no dues nor exchange of money nor fund-raising. However, apprenticeships may be requested from one or more members. If the member wants to provide this service, that service will be offered freely. Details will be worked out between teacher and apprentice.

A meeting of members and visitors occurs at least once every 24 hours (currently at 10 AM). There are no rules about meeting content or who attends the meeting or whether it occurs above or below surface or both. In leading the meeting, the standard of Fluid Hierarchy is observed.

This charter is not secret.

A number of helpful guidelines have surfaced over time, and are hereby recorded for the edification and entertainment of members and any curious others:

No martyrs.

Being late is no crime.

Just because it looks like a hat doesn't mean it's a hat.

Don't forget to pass the relay stick.

Muddle through.

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added 8-30-13

Leave no one behind.

In space, there is no up nor down.