Start one, run one, keep it fun

Launch a chapter that laughs in the face of fascism.

Whether you are a veteran organizer or brand new to action planning, this playbook shows how to recruit a joyful crew, train together, and run nonviolent actions that build power instead of risk.

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Chapter lifecycle

Phase

Start

Assemble a disciplined launch crew, align on values, and prep basic logistics before your first action.

- Minimum crew: coordinator, safety marshal lead, action designer, digital captain, press liaison, accessibility lead.
- Choose a simple association name and review local legal basics before any fundraising or public claims.
- Download the brand kit with logo files, color palette, and signage dos and donts.

Phase

Train

Skill up together with fast, friendly sessions that set expectations for tone, safety, and nonviolence.

- Onboarding modules: nonviolent discipline, de-escalation, digital security basics, and media 101.
- Host a dilemma action workshop that teaches how to design playful actions that force authoritarian overreach.
- Pair new members with mentors for their first deployable role.

Phase

Act

Choose actions that can be executed with discipline and fun, then document outcomes for continuous improvement.

- Templates include satire parades, corporate person street theater, clown bloc support squads, and digital campaign briefs.
- Assign safety marshals, legal observers, press captains, and accessibility leads before confirming a date.
- Share a run of show, comms plan, and signage toolkit at least one week ahead.

Phase

Protect

Keep people, devices, and data safe before, during, and after every action.

- Prep devices with secure messaging, location sharing discipline, and minimal data exposure.
- Coach participants on filming safely while respecting consent and security culture.
- Log safety incidents quickly and debrief within 48 hours.

Phase

Win

Turn joyful disruption into policy wins and culture change with structured follow-through.

- Use the pass a resolution kit with sample language, lobbying calendar, and victory checklist.
- Track earned media hits, volunteer growth, and power shifts after every action.
- Celebrate wins publicly and share playbooks with other chapters.

Action templates

Drop-in friendly toolkits that keep chapters consistent, safe, and irresistibly fun.

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Satire Parade

Parade permits, route planning, prop recipes, and marshaling assignments that keep parades joyful and safe.

Downloads ship with the starter zip - ask HQ while CMS integration is in progress.

Corporate Person Street Theater

Costume specs and dialogue prompts that spotlight the push for a 28th Amendment.

Downloads ship with the starter zip - ask HQ while CMS integration is in progress.

Clown Bloc Support

Tactics borrowed from CIRCA that lower tension at rallies and invite families to participate.

Downloads ship with the starter zip - ask HQ while CMS integration is in progress.

Digital Swarm Campaign

Hashtag hijacks, meme briefs, and monitoring sheet for trending topics.

Downloads ship with the starter zip - ask HQ while CMS integration is in progress.

Governance & conduct

- Adopt lightweight bylaws with clear roles, term lengths, and decision rules.
- Publish a code of conduct that rejects violence, harassment, and harmful stereotypes.
- Designate a primary spokesperson and media bench to stay on message.
- Document safety escalations, marshal reports, and accessibility notes for every action.

Tools & logistics

Centralized resources help every chapter stay coordinated without losing local flavor.

Starter zip (bylaws, conduct, press kit, templates)

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Shared drive and asset library

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Action calendar template

Subscribe your chapter to the shared calendar feed.

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Post-action report form

Submit within 48 hours so we can spot trends and support.

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Chapter scorecard

- Run at least one training session every month.
- Deliver a public-facing action every six to eight weeks.
- Onboard new volunteers each month with clear follow-up.
- Capture earned media hits and share recordings or clippings.

Preflight checklist

Run this checklist before every action. Marshals sign off when each step is complete.

- Permits filed and confirmed (or documented as not required).
- Safety marshal roster with backups and communications plan.
- Accessibility review covering route, signage, and sensory experience.
- Press packet with talking points, contact info, and visual hooks.
- Rapid debrief scheduled within 48 hours after the action.