Working circles form the foundation of our gatherings. Volunteers come together to help plan one aspect of the gathering in coordination with the group’s liaison. Liaisons work with conveners to ensure that each working circle is in alignment with the vision for each gathering.
Working circles are open to members of the community that have attended at least one gathering. Contact info@gayspiritvisions.org for more information or to volunteer.
Altered Spaces
Arranges altar and other spaces, as requested, at all conferences.
Randy Taylor, randydavid29@yahoo.com
Archives, Culture, and Traditions
Attends the evolving culture of GSV, considers patterns and practices from the past and present, develops recommendations for transitioning to new formats, and for honoring ceremonies.
John Schendel (Karma), john.schendel12@gmail.com
Auction
Manages auctions for GSV gatherings.
Darin Topham
Communications
Supports the Council in website development, the Visionary, and all other communication functions such as Facebook pages and email lists related to GSV.
John Rivest, jrivest@hotmail.com
Entertainment
Plans, coordinates, and executes Fall Conference Talent Show and entertainment at other conferences as requested by conference planner.
David Berger, OperaDavid@yahoo.com
Financial Assistance
Raises funds, chooses recipients, and administers financial assistance for all conferences.
Brian Schroeder, BrianL.Schroeder@gmail.com
Gender-Free and Expression
Plans Walk of Beauty at fall conference and serves as consultants to Council on Gender freedom issues.
Mackie Obando, lunafarfalla70@gmail.com
Ritual and Fire
Plans opening and closing rituals (including sacred fire) for all conferences.
John Schendel
Sacred Touch
Arranges intimacy and erotic spaces and experiences at all conferences. Serves as a consultant group for Council on intimacy and touch issues.
Mahan-Kalpa Khalsa, cycleyogi@gmail.com
Small Groups
Coordinates and implements small groups for fall conference.
Douglas Argue
Technology and Virtual Community
Supports technology needs for live gatherings. Works with conveners and entertainment working circle.
Dom Ruggerio
Welcome and Hospitality
Plans and creates the introductory experience of new participants at conferences. Coordinates with the Convener and with the Communications Group during pre-conference periods, and guides both individual and group orientations at conferences.
John Marotta