Most of the projects and activities that we propose now establish a working nerve center or “central headquarters”, if you will. The Internet makes it possible for anyone, anywhere, to be a part of that effort. But in the long run the local S.O.U.L communities everywhere, and the local projects they sponsor, will be vastly more important.  In fact, the most important function of the “central headquarters” is to connect the local communities and to facilitate their work.

As soon as a local community has formed, it will be listed under this heading, along with names of designated contact persons, and how to get in touch with them. When a local community sets up a website or Yahoo group, a link to that site will be included. Local websites will become increasingly important as the community becomes more involved with different projects. While local S.O.U.L communities will have almost total freedom, we will publish some guidelines to ensure that they remain true to the few defining principles of S.O.U.L, and that they will follow sound business practice.

If you want to join a local S.O.U.L community, but there isn’t one near you, you’re urged to establish one, even if you’re its only member. That way we can direct other interested people to you. You can recruit members by “spreading the word”. Please read the first article under Projects and Activities for ideas. In addition, you may want to consider holding talks in the local library or the community center. If you need more books than you can afford to buy, we may be able to give you some on consignment, but only if our revenues allow it.