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ruiner4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:06 AM
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Hi.. Im trying to propose a new HIV/AIDS support group and would appreciate your help...


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=380&topic_id=533&mesg_id=533

Originally I posted this in Cancer Survivors group to try to minimize personal information.. However, its a small group with small view rates so ive decided to post here to a larger audience to try to get this group started...


So if you can help me out...

and if anyone has any advice for the mission statement, etc Id be happy for the help..
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Behind the Aegis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:07 AM
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1. here is my star(s).
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JackBeck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:09 AM
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2. I would support it.
I'm an HIV Health Educator and would love to help out as much as I can. I wouldn't mind a Hepatitis C group as well, since there's a high co-infection rate.

What's the process for starting a new group? Can't we just ask the mods? I don't think there needs to be a formal proposal.

You have a great idea. Just nag the mods.
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Behind the Aegis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:11 AM
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3. Unless the rules have changed....
You need ten posters with "donor" stars to say they approve of the group. Then, the mission statement can be hashed out (or it can happen during the process of getting the stars). However, to be on the safe side, PM a mod and ask if the process has changed.
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JackBeck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:14 AM
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8. Well then I'm number Two.
This is such a great idea and I will be willing to help craft a mission statement.
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ruiner4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:15 AM
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9. Thanks...
Thank you all..
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JackBeck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:17 AM
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10. I think this topic should go beyond the confines of the "Health" topic forum.
It pokes it head out in GD and such but always sinks like a stone.
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ruiner4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:20 AM
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11. I agree... but like I said on the link..
I dont want to really broadcast that to 100,000 people...:) But if it seems that what I will have to do, I will...
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ruiner4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:11 AM
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4. well, ive had some email exchanges with skinner
they are happy to start it, i just need to go through the process laid out in

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=206x10

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Liberal Veteran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:12 AM
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5. Count me in.
I definitely feel the need to talk about it now and again. It's not the easiest thing in the world to live with and sharing makes all the difference.
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Der Blaue Engel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:12 AM
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6. I'm not quite sure how this works
But if it takes a certain number of recommendations from DUers with stars, here's mine. Thank you for proposing the group; it's a terrific idea. I know several healthy, long-time (20 years) HIV+ people, and I wish you the best.
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illinoisprogressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:14 AM
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7. No experience or have anyone I know but, want to give my support for this.
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Oldtimeralso Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:21 AM
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12. Also no experience but will support N/T
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JennyMominRI Donating Member (4 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:31 AM
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13. I'm in
This is my first post I'm a lurker on this forum..I'm a female medically retired Marine and 16 year survivor of AIDS.. I'd be interested.

Jenny
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ruiner4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:35 AM
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14. officer?
I dated an army officer who was hiv+ and he said the army knew his status and sexuality but didnt bother him because of his rank
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JackBeck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:48 AM
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16. Your input is just what we're looking for.
Having an HIV/AIDS group would benefit us all.
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melnjones Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:38 AM
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15. I'll throw in a star for the cause. nt.
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Anarcho-Socialist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 04:46 AM
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17. I support this
It's a great idea.
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Phx_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 09:30 AM
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18. Very good idea for a support group
I'm all for it.
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closeupready Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 10:51 AM
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19. Wonderful idea!
Two snaps up from me! :hi:
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Jella Donating Member (138 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 12:38 PM
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20. I hit the recommend
for greatest link... is that it?

I think it's a great idea.
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Theres-a Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 01:50 PM
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21. I support this
Great idea for a group.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 01:57 PM
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22. No experience, but count me in as a supporter; if this group can help
one other DUer, it's worth it!
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pecwae Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-12-07 03:07 PM
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23. K&R
I fully support you!
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-13-07 02:35 PM
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24. Add me!
I know only a little about it but would be happy to learn more and be of support to anyone who would need it. As a former nurse I do know how much that can help. Let us know if you get it going.
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ruiner4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-13-07 11:26 PM
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25. Ok, to get this started I need 10 donor members to agree to the mission statement...
Edited on Sat Jan-13-07 11:27 PM by ruiner4u
Hopefully the 13 of you with donor status who agreed to support the group can agree to the mission statement.. Behind the Aegis, JackBeck, Liberal Veteran, Der Blaue Engal, Illinoisprogressive, Oldtimeralso, melnjones, Anarcho-Socialist, Phx_Dem, There-s a, Babylonsister, pecwae, and Muserider.

I borrowed the statement from Cancer Support Group..

Mission statement:
The mission of the HIV/AIDS Support Group is to share information and provide support for HIV/AIDS patients, survivors, and their families, and to engage in activism that will promote research and improve the care that HIV/AIDS patients receive.


So if you great 13 could just reply with "I agree", I can get this emailed to the Admin...Also another donor-status who agree to support this would be most appreciated...

And non-donors are welcome to support this also, but I dont beleave you can get into groups unless you donate..

And to make it easy for the Admin, just reply with "I agree".. If you have other ideas for the mission statement, then reply to my Original post please.

Thanks for the wonderful support.
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-14-07 01:56 PM
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27. I agree. n/t
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JackBeck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-14-07 02:20 PM
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28. I agree. n/t
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La Lioness Priyanka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-14-07 03:41 PM
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29. i agree
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-14-07 05:19 PM
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30. I agree.
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Dastard Stepchild Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-15-07 03:05 AM
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32. I agree.
Edited on Mon Jan-15-07 03:05 AM by sjbech
I wasn't hear when this conversation first began, but if you still need supporters, I support it.
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MadAsHellNewYorker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-15-07 03:21 PM
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33. I agree
:thumbsup:
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Liberal Veteran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-15-07 10:01 PM
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34. I agree
:D
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Maven Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-16-07 12:14 AM
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35. I agree.
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rawtribe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-14-07 04:15 AM
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26. Great Idea! N/T
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-14-07 08:37 PM
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31. I'm for it (nt)
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sabbat hunter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-17-07 03:40 PM
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36. my support
you got my support for this one
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Cobalt Violet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-01-07 11:47 PM
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37. Is this group going to happen?
I hope so. I'm not HIV+ but I am HCV+ and feel I could really use this group. I don't think that there are many DUers who have been diagnosis with Hep C that it will become a group itself. I hope that this group could include HCV+ people. We have somethings in common.
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ruiner4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-04-07 03:26 PM
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38. Well I emailed admin about 2 weeks ago
and will email again... and yeah I dont have a problem with HCV+ included... your right, they both have things in common...
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-05-07 10:42 PM
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41. I know they have all been really busy but
if you don't hear soon let us know and we can all send an email. :evilgrin:
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JackBeck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-04-07 03:57 PM
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39. I really like your suggestion.
There is a very high co-infection rate, especially among IV drug users. An HIV/AIDS and HCV forum is a wonderful idea.
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rusty charly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-04-07 04:50 PM
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40. i'm in
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Skinner ADMIN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-09-07 04:24 PM
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42. This group has been created.
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