research-l Mailing List: Sociocracy For All (SoFA) presents... Oct 16: Start Your Community with Sociocracy: How Good Governance Helps Forming Villages Thrive

[Neil Planchon (neil]

Hello everyone 

I hope this message finds you well. Whether you’re building a new community or simply curious about more collaborative ways to make decisions together, this session offers a practical introduction to how sociocracy can help groups start strong and stay connected.

Start Your Community with Sociocracy: How Good Governance Helps Forming Villages Thrive

 Build Thriving Communities from the Ground Up — Learn Sociocracy with Cate de Vreede

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 4:30 pm PDT | 7:30 pm EDT | 11:30 pm UTC
Location: Online (link will be emailed prior to event)
Cost: Free — contributions of any amount (suggested $20+) help support future offerings

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Deciding how to decide together is one of the most vital steps any forming community or organization can take. This introductory session with Cate de Vreede, co-founder of Treehouse Village Ecohousing and a Certified Sociocracy Facilitator, offers a clear, practical look at how sociocratic principles can help your group start strong.

You’ll learn:

• What governance options exist for intentional communities

• How sociocracy builds trust, clarity, and shared ownership

• Why adopting these methods early can save time, reduce conflict, and strengthen your foundation

Who should attend: Perfect for those new to sociocracy, especially groups in the early stages of building intentional communities, cooperatives, or collaborative projects.

Forming communities have an edge: they can build governance in from the ground up.
— Cate de Vreede

Discover how good governance starts — register here:  https://www.sociocracyforall.org/ic-webinars/

Cordially,

Neil Planchon

Cohousing Research Network (CRN) Executive Director
Cohousing Association (Coho/US) Former Board/Staff Member. Advocate
Swan’s Market Cohousing Oakland CA. Founding Member.
Sociocracy For All (SoFA) Intentional Community (IC) Circle.
CiviCRM Community Council. Ambassador