Minneapolis Seward Neighbors Forum Charter

Purpose and Goals

Purpose of the Minneapolis Seward Neighbors Forum is to provide a discussion space for Seward Neighborhood residents.

The Goals of Minneapolis Seward Neighbors Forum are:

• Build community
• Contribute to quality of life
• Encourage participation from all ethnic communities
• Build healthy relationships between neighbors of all backgrounds
• Report on neighborhood happenings (events, meetings, gatherings,
• sales)
• Encourage local self-reliance and sustainability (make residents
• aware of local businesses, bartering for goods and services)
• Encourage healthy uses of the Internet

Typical Topics

Topics that you might find here to discuss include:

• Events and activities in the neighborhood
• Crime Issues
• Events at local schools
• Neighborhood development issues
• Seward Neighborhood Group
• Housing issues
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Participation Rules

By taking part in this forum, you accept the full rules of the forum. You can read these rules by clicking on the link below:

Full rules to the forum

Highlighted rules:

• Sign Posts - Use your real name.
• Limits on Posting - Two per member per day in most forum charters.
• Keep Topics within Forum Purpose - Local issues on a local forum for example.
• Be Civil - This is a public forum with real people. Respect among citizens with differing views is our cornerstone.
• No Attacks or Threats - This keeps the forums safe. If content is illegal it will be forwarded to the proper legal authorities.
• Private Stays Private - Don't forward private replies without permission.
• Avoid False Rumors - Asking for clarification of what you've heard in the community can be appropriate if issues-based. You alone are responsible for what you post.
• Right to Post and Reply - Sharing your knowledge and opinions with your fellow citizens is a democratic right.
• Items Not Allowed in Forums - No attachments, etc.
• Public Content and Use - You are sharing your content, but retain your copyright.

Forum Manager

The Forum Manager in Minneapolis Seward Neighbors Forum is Sheldon Mains.

The forum manager is responsible for the general health and well-being of the list. The forum manager shall:

• enforce forum rules
• respond to participant questions
• listen to complaints or concerns
• encourage active participation
• maintain respectful tone of discussion

If you have any questions or concerns about the Minneapolis Seward Neighbors Forum, please contact us at: E-Democracy.Org

Membership and Roles

Membership of Minneapolis Seward Neighbors Forum is open to [Membership Definition].

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