As members of the Pagan Pride Project, the following is an expected code of ethical conduct for Local Coordinators and members of the Board of Directors: Honesty in self-representation: Not claiming titles or lineage you don't have; and not claiming to speak for Pagan Pride Project, Inc. in matters of legal or policy issues without authorization from the Board of Directors. Neutrality and inclusiveness: including diverse elements of all the local Pagan community; actively reaching out to multiple groups to be involved with the event; not playing favorites, but putting aside personal or ideological differences to work together for the betterment of the community and Paganism. Following the Non-Rumor-Proliferation agreement: We shall not participate in the proliferation of malicious gossip or rumor within the Pagan community, and especially within Pagan Pride, nor shall we support those who do so. Non-discrimination: No discrimination based on race, gender, spiritual tradition, or sexual orientation; nor belittling anyone for any of the above. Financial integrity: Recording and reporting all funds accurately; never, ever taking funds and using them for personal purposes; being willing to display financial records publicly. Directness in communication: Taking responsibility for
communicating your needs within Pagan Pride as clearly and honestly as
you are able. To the best of your ability, trying to go directly to the
source rather than backbiting or repeating hearsay, listening carefully,
and speaking with respect, honesty, and courtesy. Timeliness and honesty in reporting: Sending progress and event reports on time; communicating with Regional Coordinators and PPP Central when asked; and always being honest with all data on these reports. Embracing a spirit of teamwork and cooperation: Not viewing other Pagan Pride events and coordinators as competition, but rather as members of the same team; working with events that may be close to you to stagger dates, share vendors and participants, and maximize success for all involved. Respecting privacy: While Local Coordinators by definition need to be "out of the broom closet," it is still a breach of ethics to reveal anyone else's involvement in the Pagan community without their permission. Respecting consentuality: Not participating in any non-consensual physical, psychic, emotional, or magickal actions while associated with the Pagan Pride Project, Inc. |
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