Meet with locals who are interested in discussing basic and advanced preparedness issues, long and short term survival, and mitigation. Survivalist tend to be painted in a very 1-dimensional stereotype in mass media. I would like to change that by putting a diverse face on taking responsibility for yourself in the 21st century. Let's show that we are building the life we want for when things get bad, and even if they don't! I hope this group will be an empowering and positive force in promoting …