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Fallen Warrior – Phil Wolpe, Arizona Community
Phil Wolpe, Blessing Bison NWTA April 1996, Chicago I create loving, caring, supportive communities by honoring the diversity and similarities amongst all peoples. Phil Wolpe, Vice Chairman of the ManKind Project Elders, passed away on the evening of August 21, 2012...
IT Development Update – July 6
The Next Generation of MKP USA Information Technology is coming. The system is being developed in 3 phases, with Phase 1 being the Connect System. We plan to debut Connect at the Center Council meeting in August, and release it to the masses on Sept 3. Next week we...
Three Year Plan Announcement – MKP USA Chairman
MKP USA at the Tipping Point The Time is NOW *** This is the text of the announcement made by Mike Elser in the video. To see the strategic plan and the 3 year financials, please visit https://mkpusa.org/threeyearplan *** Hi, my name is Mike Elser. I am the Chairman...
MKP USA FINANCE – Fund the Plan Status
A MESSAGE FROM MKP USA FINANCE – FUND THE PLAN STATUS We are the wise and transparent fathers we have been waiting for. In the 2nd half of 2010 through the 1st half of 2011, MKP USA, thanks to the generosity of men and centers across the country, MKP USA raised over...
I-Group and Center Council Meeting Aug 9-12
For the first time! - JOINT MEETING The ManKind Project USA Joint Center Council & I-Group Council Meeting is happening in Brainerd, MN from Aug 9-12, 2012. This will be a powerful event to connect with the latest in what's happening across the ManKind Project USA...
Unification is Underway!
[custommenu menu=UnificationMenu]from Robert Powell, Unification Chair Unification Underway After two years of discussion and planning, MKP USA’s re-unification into a single nonprofit organization begun in earnest. Impelled by the Stanford ACT II presentation...
The Battle is On – Road Warrior Chairmen
The battle for the seat of 'top contender' among the Road Warrior Chairmen has commenced. Who's your man? David Bauerly, the first MKP USA Chairman and one of the old guard in MKP Leadership, and Mike Elser, the current MKP USA Chairman and a much more recent entry...
IT Development News
IT Chat with John ... The past couple of month we’ve been really busy developing and releasing some of our new websites, files.mkp.org, payments.mkp.org, and NWTA.mkp.org. I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about each of these products and what they can do for...
Vets’ Journey Home TX Founder Receives Presidential Honor
Samuel Luna, Founder of Vets' Journey Home Texas, Receives Presidential "Champion of Change" Award for Vietnam Veterans WEB LINK: https://www.whitehouse.gov/champions/vietnam-veterans/samuel-luna The ManKind Project USA Board of Directors and Staff wish to recognize...
Financial Update – 2011 Federal Form 990 – Required Info from Centers
We are the wise and transparent fathers we have been waiting for. Subject: 2011 Federal Form 990 Tax Return for MKP USA and its Centers Deliverable: Complete all tabs of attached Center Information Request Spreadsheet and “Authorizing Inclusion” document. Forms for...
Check In! v.1 Issue 12 – Mythic Journeys, Men’s Health, and Occupying Paradise
You're receiving this newsletter as a Member of MKP USA. Share this by Forwarding! Invite others to subscribe: CLICK HERE Volume 1: Issue 12 May 7, 2012 Contents MEN'S HEALTH MKP USA Financial Info Ragbrai is Rollin'! MKP NW Elder Gathering - Occupy Paradise!...
MKP USA Supports the MKP International Suicide Awareness and Prevention Initiative
The ManKind Project USA is working with the ManKind Project International and the Mental Health Resource Team (MHRT) to coordinate efforts for World Suicide Prevention Day - September 10, 2012 and for World Suicide Survivor Day on November 17, 2012. We ask men from...
MKP New York Metro at Bronx Push4Peace Event
MKP NY Metro, along with Peace in the Streets representatives including Stan Koehler from the Uptown Meditation Center and Zendo participated in a first annual "Push4Peace" event in the Bronx, hosted by Hot 97FM. A report submitted by Jerry Bimka, MKP New York Metro...
Celebrating Membership Success!
BREATHE! & LET’S CELEBRATE!! David Bauerly, past chair of MKP USA, once told me that even in the hardest and longest race it is important to look up and breathe in the victories along the way. THIS is one of those times! So BREATHE AND LET’S CELEBRATE. In...
Check In! v.1 Issue 11: Mission in Kenya, Costa Rica, France and MORE …
You're receiving this newsletter as a Member of MKP USA. Share this by Forwarding! Invite others to subscribe: CLICK HERE Volume 1: Issue 11 March 29, 2012 Contents Membership Matching Fund Ron Hering Mission of Service Awards - LIVE WEBINAR coming! Ragbrai is...
Check In! v.1 Issue 9: for Service, for Transformation, for Fun!
You're receiving this newsletter as a Member of MKP USA. Share this by Forwarding! Invite others to subscribe: CLICK HERE Volume 1: Issue 9 March 6, 2011 Contents ... About the last Check-in Ron Hering Mission of Service Awards - LIVE WEBINAR coming! Ragbrai...
MKP USA Chairman’s ‘Front Porch’
The 1st Chairman’s Front Porch Webinar March 20, 2012 - 08:00PM - 10:00PM EST Mike Elser, MKP USA Chairman, will be hosting a webinar for the entire MKP USA community. Its purpose will be to build a bridge, create the transparent community container by providing a...
MKP in Evolutionary Context – Who we have become – Bill Kauth
by Bill Kauth As each of us in MKP gives our gift to our fellow men the results are profound. Some lead, some administer, some do the books, some organize, some cook, some guide, some listen, some raise funds, some get stuff started, some make phone calls, some...
Check In! v.1 issue 8 – Riders & Writers
You're receiving this newsletter as a Member of MKP USA. Share this by Forwarding! Invite others to subscribe: CLICK HERE Volume 1: Issue 8 February 10, 2011 Contents GET ON YOUR BIKES AND RIDE! A Rundown of new books by MKP Men - WOW! MKP USA - Diversity Scholarship...
Join me in bringing the work to the world …
"If not you, who?" Hillel the Elder Mike Elser here. If you don’t know me yet, learn more at my bio. There are many wonderful organizations in the world. Organizations that help the poor; organizations that provide disaster relief; organizations...
MKP USA Financial Update: Financial Integrity
A Message from MKP USA Finance – Controls, Oversight, Responsibilities and Integrity We are the wise and transparent fathers we have been waiting for Is MKP USA operating in financial integrity? Yes and increasingly every day. MKP USA controls and oversight standards...
Celebrating Success in 2012 – January Edition
As we move into February, I invite us all to take a moment and BREATHE. Let's take in the victories of the past month. For some of you this is year 2 or 3 as a Center Director. For many others this is the the end of MONTH ONE! BREATHE! Here are some of our...
MKP USA Finance Update – Fund the Plan
A MESSAGE FROM MKP USA FINANCE – FUND THE PLAN STATUS We are the wise and transparent fathers we have been waiting for. In the 2nd half of 2010 through the 1st half of 2011, MKP USA raised, thanks to the generosity of men and centers across the country, over...
Joe Badalamenti – New MKP USA Enrollment Coordinator
Joe Badalamenti here, Checking in with Joy and Gratitude to be your new MKPUSA enrollment Coordinator! My passion is to help and support enrollment efforts in your communities. I follow many wonderful and dedicated brothers before me in this role who have also given...
A Note from Jon Levitt – the Interim Finance Director for MKP USA
I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and to my sorrow I discovered it was service I opened my heart and my service became my joy. -Tagore Thank you to the many men that have welcomed me into this role. Thank you for the tremendous work that James Dougherty...
David Bauerly – Chairman’s Final Report 2011
Remember who you are. Everybody else is taken. It has been a distinct privilege to serve as the first chairman of MKP-USA. I find it a bit hard to believe the universe has conspired to allow me this experience in my lifetime. I am blessed indeed. There is no give away...
Glenn Barker on Cable Access Chicago
From Glenn Barker MKP Chicago Center Director This is reproduced from the original article on the ManKind Project Journal. A Journey into Leadership I was invited for an interview as Executive Director of ManKind Project Chicago recently on the show "Public...
MKP USA Chair David Bauerly honors Dr. Robert Moore
In closing remarks at the MKP USA Council Meeting held on Friday December 9, 2011, MKP USA Chairman David Bauerly took a moment to honor Dr. Robert Moore, author of numerous books on the male psyche such as "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes...
A Solstice Message from the Chair-Elect, Mike Elser
The Winter Solstice occurs Wednesday, December 21 at 05:30 UTC. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice marks the longest dark of night followed by the shortest light of day of the entire year. For me, this time of year is a time to reflect on the light and...
ManKind Project USA elects 3 At-Large Board Members
The ManKind Project USA Board met on December 9-10, 2011 to conduct the business of MKP USA and to elect officers and board members for the next year or two year terms. The Board elected three At-Large Board Members for 2 year terms. Read the full bios of the men...
MKP USA Re-Elects Vice Chairman Robert Oser for 2012
On December 10, 2011 Robert Oser was re-elected to the role of Vice Chairman for the ManKind Project USA Board for another year of service. You can read Bob's full resume and statement: CLICK HERE Why I’m Standing I would not be standing for this position were it not...
MKP USA Elects New Chairman – Mike Elser
On Saturday December 10, 2011 - the ManKind Project USA Board, by a unanimous vote, elected Mike Elser to serve as the MKP USA Board Chairman for 2012. Mike has a long career of leadership and business expertise that began in the Army and continued through a...
The First 50 Days …
a note from David Lang, the Executive Director I am humbled and grateful to serve as your executive director of the ManKind Project USA. My first day on the job was August 1st, and it has been a very busy first 50 days. I am awed by the passion and heart so many men...
Campaigning for our Future
The ManKind Project USA is now in a period of growth and change. We are upgrading communications, business systems and governance to better serve MKP communities across the country. This will result in better support for I-Groups, improved enrollment, more...
MKP USA Center Council Meeting – New ED David Lang answering questions
Over the weekend we will be broadcasting messages from the ManKind Project USA Council meeting in Minneapolis MN. Lots of work to be done and many presentations on the agenda. Right now, David Lang, the new Executive Director for MKP USA, is answering questions from...
Support World Suicide Prevention Day
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY- SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 “Fight Back The Darkness” To the men of The ManKind Project: The Mental Health Resource Team invites and urges you to participate in World Suicide Prevention Day. On September 10, groups, communities, and organizations...
New Executive Director takes the Reins in MKP USA
From the MKP USA Chair, David Bauerly: Our new Executive Director for MKP USA, David Lang, is on the job. Aug 1st was his first day and I could not be more thrilled. Another great opportunity for us to celebrate! Too often I get caught up in the work ahead and what...
The Interim Executive Director and the New Executive Director
Check out this video of Martin Marks ... talking about what he has experienced at the helm of MKP USA, what he hopes for moving forward and what he wishes for the new Executive Director. The video quality isn't the best here - a Skype video experiment ... but the...
the IT Factor – Welcome John Bacon
The ManKind Project USA has brought on the next staff member in pursuit of our Structuring for Sustainability efforts. John Bacon of the North Texas MKP Community has accepted a position as our new Information Technologies Director. John will be helping MKP to...
Healthy Bridges for Evolving Masculinity
Last week, we celebrated some truly spectacular news. David Lang will be stepping in to the Executive Director Role for MKP-USA on August 1, 2011. You can go and congratulate him HERE. We also celebrated the success of the Fund the Plan Initiative. Bill Kauth has...
Blessings from Bill – our success and our future!
Bill Kauth recorded this video to celebrate and mark MKP-USA reaching our Fund the Plan goal. He discusses his initial fears and the process he used to move through his fear to a place of trust and celebration. He also lays out some of the Structuring for...
David Lang – MKP-USA’s Incoming Executive Director
The strategic professionalization of MKP has made its next leap forward. We are proud to announce that David Lang has accepted the position as the Executive Director for the ManKind Project, USA, to begin on August 1, 2011. David has a powerful history of leadership...
$400k! We did it! and the Journey Continues
From David Bauerly, Chairman of MKP-USA Men, We are at a historic moment. I hope you have your name on the list of nearly 500 men, and centers, who have helped us to raise $400,000.00. Men from every single center have invested in our future. The number Monday was $...
Fund the Plan – the finish line – Help!
Here is the Status of Fund the Plan at this moment - 12:10AM Saturday Morning, April 2. We are indeed REALLY "Knockin' at the DOOR!" EVERYTHING that has come in has been counted. There is NO hold back. AND WE ARE CLOSE and we are NOT THERE YET! Every Man who has...
Note from a 27 year old man
I just donated $10 online to Fund the Plan. The matching offer good through the end of the week makes it $15! I make up that my measly $10 won't make a difference. That's my shadow, and it keeps me small. Today I chose to participate, to invest in something. And I...
Your Grandsons are waiting, your Granddaughters are watching
It has been said by many; Know thyself. Knowing myself. I know myself well enough to know that I am not a good liar. I am not a good spin doctor. I AM, however, one hell of a manipulator. That is why I try my best to be straight. I have spent too much of my life...
Quick Update on David Kaar
David is back on the phone, off the IV pain meds and feeling pretty good. He is hoping to get through the Physical Therapy tests quickly so that he can make it back home soon. To support David's recovery with a donation to help him pay medical costs: Mankind Project...
$5000 each from 20 Centers. Make it happen.
All we need is $5,000 in Individual Contributions from 20 US CENTERS. The door is open to re-create MKP-USA for the 21st Century. Consolidation is the vehicle; Fund the Plan will provide the first tank of gas. $300,000 of the $400,000 needed has already been raised!...
Fund the Plan 2011 – Leading the Charge
We are getting some questions asking us to draw clearer distinctions between The Chairman's Campaign, our ongoing Membership Campaign, and the Fund the Plan Effort that is now happening all over the USA. Here is a simple graphic illustrating how these fit together,...
The New Macho – One Vision of Mature Masculinity
Newsweek published a series of articles the week of Sept 20, 2010 on "The New Macho" and masculinity in the complex world that we live in. https://www.newsweek.com/2010/09/20/why-the-new-macho-is-good-for-women.html...
HK from the Chairman’s Campaign
Warrior Brothers: Want to know what was cool about being a New Warrior today? Well… let’s start with all of you! Today, the F-15 hit the phones hard for about 9 hours. New Warriors from our Center and across the USA opened their hearts and wallets in support of our...
The 2010 Chairman’s Campaign
CLICK HERE to DONATE NOW Dear Men, I recently received a voice message: “David, this is Gail, I’m calling to thank you for the miracle, it is a miracle; miracles happen. 24 hours ago Ada was writhing in pain; they couldn’t give her enough morphine for the pain. It was...
Pointing to the elephant in the room
Leadership is an interesting animal. It comes in all shapes and sizes and there are so many lessons to learn in this dynamic world. I have been around the block a few times and have spent considerable time within MKP since my initiation in 1995. I was drawn to this...
A Community of Men
Welcome to a community of men! I often hear that phrase used when welcoming new brothers, or men who have completed the New Warrior Training Adventure. I am aware that the word “community” has as many meanings as the many men who say it. It also has as many...
Where we began, how far we’ve come.
Twenty-five years ago, three men with seemingly little in common; an educator, a counselor, and an engineer, got together around a kitchen table and hatched an idea that has since brought healing, personal growth, community, life purpose and empowerment to nearly...
When men really see each other
One of our sacred duties as men is to see each other. When I am moving too fast, too caught up in my self-centeredness, too worried about my little world, it does not allow me to truly see those around me. What keeps you from seeing others? What stops you from...
Building a better, bigger MKP
I'm in love with the work MKP-USA and MKPI does. "Creating a safer world by growing better men" is a noble purpose I'm proud to be associated with. And, as you know, "we do this by training men and supporting them in circles." This method of growing better men seems...
MKP is on a mission to grow
My journey in the ManKind Project began in April 1992, when I was initiated at Carver’s Point, Miss., during the first training conducted by the Memphis Center. What I remember most about that experience was other men telling me the truth and showing me how they...
The ripple effect
My roommate hanged himself on May 6, 1976, just a few hours after he told me “we had to switch to these” as he held up a can of Bud. He went into his mother’s basement, tied a scarf around his neck, shot up enough heroin to pass out and died. May, which just ended, is...
A next step: Membership program
We have been working on the basics of “how” to deliver this new entity, “what” we want it to look like, “what” steps we need to take, and “when” to take certain steps. The first and third Mondays the Executive Team has been meeting for two hours, on a phone bridge,...
“Let’s build something incredible”
Not that I am going to let it stop me, but sometimes I think it is just plain nuts being the chair. There is so much excitement and challenge creating MKP-USA. We are brand-spankin’ new, building a new region from the ground up, and on a shoestring budget, with a tiny...
Welcome to the MKP-USA Blog
Men, This is my first blog communication with the entire MKP-USA region since I became chair. I have waited too long trying to make it perfect. That was a mistake. I will work on communicating more frequently. So, here goes. The MKP-USA council, and executive team...