2008 World Family Gathering
Rainbow Family of the Living Light
July 1st ~ 7th, 2008
 The 2008 Annual Rainbow Gathering of Living Light will be celebrated July 1st through July 7th. Consensus at the 2007
Annual Vision Counsel was that the 2008 Annual Rainbow Gathering of Living Light
will be held in Wyoming.
Where the Annual Rainbow Gathering will be in 2008?
This year the Annual North American Rainbow Gathering (hence referred
to as the Gathering) will be in Wyoming.
The Rainbow Gathering is a totally free, non-commercial gathering of people.
We invite all people to come camp with us in a magical mountain meadow in
Wyoming, chop firewood, haul water, cook food and participate in workshops
on non-violent direct action, yoga, alternative healing, and make music,
create art and dance until your feet fall off.
SCOUTING HELP NEEDED
Folks are needed to go scouting (no experience necessary, just a willingness to
learn). Please contribute some green energy to help buy gas for people who are
going scouting.
If you want to plug into the scouting effort, call Jimbo 1-406-222-5662 or
lovmontanamud@yahoo.com and attend the rendezvous with other scouts at the
scout fire in Pinedale Wyoming the first week of May.
If you want to send some green energy to help make the magic happen - Money Orders
can be sent in care of: Jim Anderson P.O.Box 2355, Livingston Montana 59047.
At the current time, this gathering has not been placed under a permit scenario although anything can change between now and the gathering date. Participants are therefore
cautioned that the permit scheme does have legal ramifications for those who are gathering. Section 9 of the Permit Regulation states:
"The holder shall be liable for any injury, loss, or damage, including fire suppression costs and environmental harm or injury to natural resources, that arises in connection with the use and occupancy
authorized by this permit." This effectively would mean that participants of the gathering may be held liable for any costs.
Please use caution as police are known to harrass gatherings and those who are entering the site. Be legal and be safe!
Even though a signature on a permit or an actual permit doesn't or may not exist this clause does because the FS may waived the requirement of
a signer via the alternative method under reg what is better known as an opperational plan. More on this topic is being disscussed at AGR
"Participants in an egalitarian peaceable assembly can not be forced to
conform or structure themselves into an organization to suit bureaucratic
convenience; that is, it is the people's government, not the government's
people. I am a child of God, not a creature of the State! Natural and
vested rights held by individuals cannot be lawfully annulled by the
subterfuge of guilt by association, guilt by proximity, nor can such an
annulment of rights be justified by any other sophistry whatsoever." -- Sanity Clause RE
WELCOME HOME
Ignore all rumors of cancellation or organization! Live Lightly
with the Land and People!
The Kind Ride Share located at http://kindrideshare.org
For current and up to date information on the Rainbow Gatherings, Happenings
in North America, International and Underground check out the Circle of Light
website http://welcomehere.org
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Community Calendar
http://welcomehere.org/cgi-bin/calendar.pl
Community Forum
http://welcomehere.org/states/
Tribal Mailer
http://welcomehere.org/2007/mailer.php
Rainbowpedia
http://welcomehere.org/wiki/
Welcomehere.org is a loving effort of combined heartsongs dedicated to Spirit
and the Children of the Rainbow Family Tribes. This site does not represent nor
speak for the Rainbow Families of the Living Light, Rainbow Family Counsels, the
kind host providers, tribal circles, you or anyone else. You are encouraged to
speak for yourself. Special thanks to all the folks who dedicate their time,
focus and energies to help create the magic that is Rainbow and shine beautiful
whenever they can. It is by our deeds and kindness that we will journey together
the trail towards home. Much love and respect to you and yours from our lumpy
circle, forever loving you!
Please copy & distribute this information freely where applicable and
help spread the peace in all directions.
Diversity and Jah Guide.
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Once Spring counsel reaches a decision, Seed Camp begins. Seed Camps is when
we create the infrastructure to support the gathering. This means building
kitchens, digging shitters, laying water pipe and building water filtration
stations. Seed camp generally finishes by the end of June. If you come to seed
camp early be self sufficient and be prepared to work.
. Gatherings tend to be located many miles from the nearest Interstate and
paved road. When planning your drive, realize that the last 50 to 100 miles may
be traveled at 20 MPH and plan accordingly. Always plan to arrive early in the
morning. The roads into the gathering are generally in poor shape and it's easy
to get lost at 1 AM in the dark when you've been driving for 12 hours. Kick
it at a camp site for the night, get up at dawn and come on home. It can take 4
to 8 hours from the time you park your car until you've gotten to your campsite
and pitched your tent. If this is your first gathering, I'd plan on 8 so you can
figure out what's happening and where you want to camp.
. For people with kids, if you've never been to a gathering plug in with Kiddie
Village - a kid friendly space with lots of parents willing to share how to
sanely and safely parent at a gathering. If you've never camped with kids
before, read up an that to make sure you're prepared. Read the rap on kids at
Gatherings http://rainbowguide.info/Raps/RAPeng.php?id=13
. For people with special needs, ask for Handicamp - a space for people with
mobility and other related disabilities with lots of folks willing to help you
make the most of your gathering experience. While the trails can be tough
and conditions vary from site to site, there's usually a couple of friendly
folks just waiting to assist with the rough spots. Sometimes we have cool things
like rickshaws to assist people in getting around. Bring your own personal
supplies (catheter, wraps, chair, medical supplies, diapers, cleanup, etc.).
Bring own attendant if you need assistance with personal care (bowel programs,
skin, transfer, catheterizations, wounds, etc) or supervision issues or other
issues (mobility, access, safety) as needed.
Bring enough for yourself and some to share, tread lightly while
you're there, dissappear your campsite compleatly, and take away more
trash than you brought. Beware of any form of leadership or magical hats!!!!
Clean-up begins upon arrival.
For local potlucks, regional gatherings, campouts and other good news please
surf to the Community
Calendar, The Rainbow
Guide or look in the Forum
under the state you are looking for information about.
READ UP HERE ---> Current Gathering News!!!!!
 Tribal Mailer
CALM Mailing List
There well be several focuses through out the Spring and Summer of 2008.. Get your tribe ready to join this awesome celebration. "WE
LOVE YOU!"
 All peaceful beings are welcome to come share the gift of harmony and prayers for world peace as we celebrate
interdependence day in unity without glorification of war. A circle of silent meditation will commence with
the rising sun on the morning of July 4th until noon.
This peaceful vibration will be shared world wide with other individuals in a conscience wave of hope,
love and understanding.
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This is a low impact gathering, respect the Earth and tread lightly on this pristine reserve. Show your love and remove all refuse you find.
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