So many events! What's new at the CSPC?

It’s a busy time at the CSPC!

Following up on the sell-out of both The Frolic in August and September’s Myself! Party, we have three in-person events planned during the next month or so.

Myself! comes again (and again) on Sunday, October 24th, continuing its victorious run as the CSPC’s most long-lived active party. The energy at the last Myself! was fantastic, and we’re looking forward to doing it all again with you.

On Friday, November 5th, we’ll see the return of Fresh Meet, our party that is all about meeting and connecting, building community, and trying new experiences. Popular with new and experienced members alike, Fresh Meet features ice-breaker activities and tastings to help people connect and broaden their horizons.

And on Saturday, November 13th, we’ll see the long-awaited return of the LaQueer Party! A sex-positive party created by and for people in the LGBTQIA+ community, LaQueer is as unique and diverse as the individuals who attend. Come have fun and play with us!

While doing our best to help the sex-positive community create events and opportunities to connect, we at the CSPC remain focused on safety and consent. In addition to Washington state’s requirement of masks at indoor events (at all times when not eating, drinking, or engaging in a scene), we’re requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all persons at all of our events.

We’re also limiting the size of all in-person parties to a maximum of 100 tickets sold. Volunteer staff is in addition to this, but on average we expect to have fewer than 100 people in the building at any given time (staff come in multiple shifts, some number of ticket holders end up unable to attend, etc.). We’re also experimenting with ways for attendees to flag their availability/willingness for closer contact.

It’s an exciting time with in-person events returning after a long hiatus, and even more in the works. We also recognize that meeting in person isn’t realistic for everyone just yet, and we’re continuing to offer orientations, munches, discussion groups, and other events online.

We’re doing our best to ensure that everybody in the community has a place here that matches their comfort level. As an attendee or volunteer, at events in person or online, come and join us! Help us build the community you want to see.

Restructuring the CSPC -- want to play a part?

Greetings, cherished members!

The CSPC’s Board of Directors is planning to discuss and vote on a restructuring plan at the next Board Meeting. The proposed organizational structure is summarized in the below document. Note: the document below should have vertical and horizontal scroll bars so you can see the entire org chart. There’s also a “Pop-out” button to get a larger view of this document. Or, here is a downloadable PDF version of the same chart.

As always, Board Meetings are open to the public (and accessible online). We welcome all community members to come and give their thoughts during the attendee comment period. Join the discussion at our Board Meeting on October 13th, starting at 7 pm Pacific time.

If you see a volunteer position or task below that you’d be interested in helping with or learning more about, please consider joining our merry band of volunteers. You’ll meet amazing people, have fun, and help out with the cause of sex-positivity.

Important Changes for In-Person Events

As the CSPC returns to indoor events at the Gallery Erato, we have put some changes in place to help keep our members and volunteers safer during the ongoing pandemic.

First, we are requiring proof of COVID vaccination for all attendees and volunteers at in-person events. This will be checked at the registration desk. Please be sure to bring your vaccine card or state immunization record along with your ID.

Second, at our indoor parties we will be requiring masks for all party attendees and volunteers. The only times masks should be taken off are when it would be necessary to do so. Some examples are eating, drinking, or engaging in a scene with a partner. If you’re in a scene and need to leave it temporarily (e.g. to go to the restroom) please mask up first.

Third, we’re asking that all attendees give one another space. We find that people in the sex-positive community are already good about asking for consent regarding touch, and this will be increasingly important now after so long apart. Please be extra careful to ask before entering somebody’s personal space or touching them. It’s exciting to see all of our friends again, but not everybody will be comfortable going in for hugs just yet.

To make the transition a little easier, we’ve limited the size of the Myself! Party in September to 100 tickets, plus up to 18 volunteers to staff the party. This will keep us well below the Gallery’s maximum occupancy, and allow for more personal space. We’ll be monitoring this policy and revising as necessary for future events, to find the right mix of fun and safety.

Thank you all for being here with us. We’re very much looking forward to seeing you soon, in person and/or at our virtual events. Stay safe, and stay sexy!

Questions? Comments? Please write us at info@thecspc.org.

CSPC Volunteers to Take Part in Consent Fest 2021

Consent Fest 2021

Where Will Consent Take You?

Presented by: The Consent Academy

Friday, June 18th: 3:00-9:00pm (Pacific) / 6:00pm-Midnight (Eastern)

It’s been 15 months since we gathered together to join in our annual celebration of Consent. Some things have changed dramatically; others feel like they’ve been standing still. The Consent Academy has been along for that ride and all its changes. Now, as people look to parties, gatherings, and getting back together, we want to focus on our important work...

Consent Fest 2021 is being held virtually on TwitchTV

https://www.twitch.tv/consentacademy

Featuring: short education segments, information about Consent, connection with Consent organizations, giveaways, and more. Join us at any point to see what’s going on, learn about Consent, ask questions, and celebrate with us. 

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For any questions, please email the Consent Academy at: theconsentacademy@gmail.com

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