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Kiiiink's Mission Statement:

***To Provide different Forums for the exchange of knowledge, information and ideas, with common belief that knowledgeable people make better and safer choices, which in turn influence the Kommunity in a positive way.***


About Kiiiink
Kiiiink is an organization that was formed in 1998 for the purpose of offering a unique education experience within the community. Kiiiink grew rapidly and increased to almost 300 members within just months. Unfortunately, as we have seen, more than once in the community, someone took it upon themselves to direct very negative energy towards Kiiiink and consequently it was forced to leave...causing many in the community a great
sense of loss and sadness...

Though Kiiiink left....the need for Kiiiiink never did....and with that revelation and with much forethought and a great sense of responsibility to this community along with a renewed strength and energy....
We are pleased to present back to all of you... a part of ourselves , a part of all of you that participated and an energy that comes from re birth....

Kiiiink

Our Philosophy


We have watched the interest in D/s and BDSM grow and expand with the current use of technology; but all too many times while we have watched our Kommunity grow and expand, it has been without the knowledge to do it in a positive manner--thus we created *Kiiiink*. Our belief being that the best way to negate negative is to produce *positive *and put it out there. Our feeling is that most people, once given an understanding, and the choice of negative vs. positive will choose the latter.

It is our hope that with the re-emergence of Kiiiink we can re instill a sense of pride in our community that all to often is ripped at the seams by those with less than honest agenda's. We anticipate that many of our old inspirational members will return while at the same time we recognize and accept that many have moved forward and many as well were to adversely affected when Kiiiink was disassembled and have already mourned and processed its loss and moved on...we look forward to the many new folks that will grab hold and come along for the ride and experience the fulfillment that being a responsible community member can bring.

We hold true to the fact that spirit is contagious and that hope is endless!!!!!!.


Kiiiink
A BRIEF LOOK AT OUR PROGRAMS
Please Note: Kiiiink is absolutely free to the community!@@
Kiiiink
1.CSRT TEAM...(Crisis Referral and Support Team)
This will be a team made up of Kiiiink members willing to participate in an "Active" listening position within our community. They will offer "Active listening as well as appropriate referrals to those in need in our community. They will be predominantly available online , with phone reserved for more involved situations. Please note: This is not a counseling nor therapy position.Those interested in this position must be able to complete a training program.

2.
PAP Program...(People Assiting People)
This Kiiiink Program will team up new folks with people that have been in the so-cal scene for an extended period of time. They will make themselves available for questions and support....Team members will make efforts to connect these folks with organizations that may be positive for them and their experience....This team will make themselves available to help connect new folks to their community via, communication, referrals and
accompaniment to socials ect. Those interested in this position must meet certain requirements.


3.
PIG Program...(People Inspiring Growth)
This team will be responsible for formatting an educational forum that will meet once every 2 months. Kiiiink members will be invited and one of the 6 will offer a presentation on some point of reference within our lifestyle...this is not a how to...no flogging demos ect..The goal of this team is to promote education and learning from a point of understanding.


4.
Community Discussion Meeting- 2nd Thursday of every Month
This meeting will be open to all Kiiiink members at no cost and will meet once a month to discuss a preset topic. The meeting will be located in Long Beach and pertinent details will be sent to all Kiiiink members.
Discussion Meeting takes place the 2nd Thursday of every month.



5.
KICK Program...(Koncerned Individuals Communicating
Konstantly)
This team will meet 3 times per year to debate a pertinent issue or topic that is relavent to this community in a forum of debate, in order to spark a thoughtful process for Kiiiink members and this community...

6.
LOCK... (Linking Our Community Ko-hesively)
This Team will work together and make themselves available to any other organizations within the community in a supportive way, extending themselves in an effort to connect our community and the different organizations within it...Those interested in this program must be available for a brief training program.


7. ETM program... (Educating the Masses...)
Those interested in this program will participate in a Speakers Bureau that will work towards educating this community. This will be a visible position as we will make ourselves available to other organizations within this scene, as well as colleges and other educational facilities in an effort to educate the general public. Those interested in a position on this team must be available to complete a training program.


8.
Kiiiink Mediation Program
This program will be available to the community in an effort to offer another venue for the resolutions of problems experienced within this community itself and the relationships we enter into. We will provide licensed mediators to meet with those Kiiiink members in need of this service. Please Note: your situation must meet the
requirements of mediation. For requirements please contact Kiiiink.


9.
Advanced First Aid Training
Kiiiink will provide to its members Advanced first aid training by a licensed
professional.




~Together in Positive Presence~
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Engage the Power*
Kiiiink
kiiiink@aol.com
Please Note: Kiiiink is absolutely free to the community!@@
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