THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS ? CHAPTER ORGANIZATION BEGINS

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Furthermore, not only would group members be able to exchange information and instruction in back-to-the-land skills, but they'd also be able to barter goods and services. As most of you swappers know, trading is somehow more satisfying (and usually a lot more fun! ) than simply paying out dollars and cents for the items or labor you need. Better still, such interaction would, no doubt, cause a close sense of community to develop among chapter members . . . and that's about the best reason imaginable for starting a MOTHER club. It would sure be comforting to know that no matter what happened — whether the barn roof collapsed or a power blackout (or worse) threatened the whole neighborhood — there'd be someone nearby who cared . . . and who could be counted upon to help.

Some chapters may even want to become involved in the environmental, historical, or developmental issues of their communities. And when that's the case, you can bet that the collective voice of a MOTHER chapter is almost certain to be heard — and heeded — more readily than would the opinions of a single individual, however dedicated he or she may be.

MOTHER WANTS TO HELP, TOO

As if all the above-mentioned possibilities weren't reasons enough for MOTHER's readers to organize, there's more!

All local chapters will receive regular discounts on selected MOTHER products and services. They'll also be able to arrange visits from MOTHER staffers (to keep the members informed on homefront happenings), or request bargain-priced presentations of our seminars.

In addition, we plan to keep all the chapters informed of one another's doings by publishing a national newsletter. That journal will contain how-to material, barter offers, and low-cost classified advertising . . . as well as local-interest articles on all the subjects that THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS ® regularly reports on.

The newsletter will also suggest seasonal projects — such as a solar greenhouse or an alcohol fuel still — for chapters to team up on ( and will let you know about the audiovisual and video-cassette programs that MOTHER will be preparing for the local clubs). Finally, to further the cause of an extended network of MOTHER chapters, we'll even hold an annual conference (possibly here at MOM's property) . . . so that all of our regional organizations can get together and talk about their goals and interests on a national (or continental!) level!

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