Frequently asked Questions
about starting a local coalition in your area
How can I develop a CoR if there isn't one near me?
What does the UnitedCoR organizer do?
How many local groups does it take to form a CoR?
What if three appropriate groups can't be found in a given local area?
Does UnitedCoR operate only in the United States?
Will a local CoR, once formed, compete with existing local groups?
Do local CoRs have to pay dues to UnitedCoR?
Do local CoRs have to take orders from UnitedCoR?
How can I learn more about UnitedCoR as a national organization?
How can I develop a CoR if there isn't one near me?
Send an e-mail to info@UnitedCoR.org and express your interest in developing a local coalition. You will receive a response and, depending on what you are able and willing to do, will be sent complete information exploring the question of how many nontheistic groups exist in your area, what you need to do to get their leaders together, how you can arrange for a visit from a UnitedCoR organizer, and how you can begin to develop a local advertising campaign.
What does the UnitedCoR organizer do?
The organizer comes to town and invites to dinner one representative from each of the nontheistic organizations in the local area. At the dinner there is a discussion about how the various groups can cooperate with each other without losing their individual character or autonomy. This seminar lasts about three hours and features detailed instruction and handouts.
At another point during the same visit, the organizer provides a free media training and public relations seminar to all interested parties in the local organizations. This seminar can last from two-to-four hours, depending on the level of local interest and features detailed instruction and handouts.
How many local groups does it take to form a CoR?
UnitedCoR has established a minimum of three. But these groups can be long-established or new, large or small, formal or informal. They can be Meetup groups, student groups, or a sub-group within a UU church. And they can include atheist, freethought, skeptic, or humanist groups. Likewise they can include Bright, Ethical Culture, Humanistic Jewish and numerous others. It's all up to the participant groups who they want to cooperate and socialize with.
What if three appropriate groups can't be found in a given local area?
UnitedCoR can still help, though it will offer fewer benefits. Two groups can form a joint venture and UnitedCoR will offer advice and assistance but cannot afford to pay for an ad campaign. The same is true where only one group exists. UnitedCoR can still establish a beneficial connection, advising and offering logistical support for a local ad campaign.
Does UnitedCoR operate only in the United States?
That's where interest has been expressed so far. But UnitedCoR is willing to work with groups outside the United States, too, though services offered may have to be fewer. If interested, send an e-mail to info@UnitedCoR.org.
Will a local CoR, once formed, compete with existing local groups?
No. Local CoRs are all about cooperation, not competition. And efforts are geared toward fostering the success of existing groups, not changing their nature or adding new groups or an additional organizational level to the mix.
Do local CoRs have to pay dues to UnitedCoR?
No. There is never any obligation, financial or otherwise, to UnitedCoR from any local CoR or the groups within it.
Do local CoRs have to take orders from UnitedCoR?
No. The direction a local CoR takes is totally up to the groups involved. What UnitedCoR offers is free advice on best practices, assorted benefits, and opportunities for further growth and effectiveness. It also can connect the various CoR leaders to each other. UnitedCoR is a national network. But local CoRs are at their option to decide which services interest them.
How can I learn more about UnitedCoR as a national organization?
Click on the "About Us" button at the top of the page here at http://unitedcor.org/.
Last updated November 23, 2010
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