WHAT: The Ethical Society of Asheville has initiated a “BUYCOTT for a Living Wage” to thank and support businesses that have been certified as Living-Wage Employers by Just Economics of WNC. Certified businesses are listed at www.justeconomicswnc.org. HOW: The process is easy. Your organization prints “BUYCOTT thank-you” notes for your members to carry with them. Members who patronize a living-wage business hand the cashier or waiter a thank-you note explaining that one reason for patronizing …

Ponderer's Cafe Our intentions & guidelines: It is our intention to engage in easygoing conversation with guided questioning that allows us to cultivate and share perspectives with each other. It is our intention to truly LISTEN to and UNDERSTAND what each person is sharing.  We can ask each other questions for clarification and sometimes respectfully disagree, but it is against the spirit of our group to be condescending, judgmental or argumentative.  We are here to challenge ourselves, not ea …

This group is inclusive of anyone who shares the beliefs of Humanism or Freethought.  Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that opinions should be formed on the basis of science, logic, and reason, and should not be influenced by authority, tradition, or any dogma.  Humanism believes in the prmacy of human, rather than divine or supernatual matters. We hold a variety of meetups including coffee-shop social chats, book studies, lectures, movie viewing, invited speakers, bar hopping …

Secular Parents of Asheville North Carolina is a community of secular parents raising their children free of supernatural ideology.  We encourage freethought, reason, and scientific discovery, and encourage our children to "lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity".  (Humanist Manifesto III, 2003) As a sub-chapter of Western NC Humanists (an American Humanist Association Charter Chapter), we strive educate our children by recognizing the value of eve …

Members become Active Members after making a meetup event.  Members who never come to any meetups within 6 months of group will be removed. The Strictly Bizness Network aims to encourage and facilitate growth and performance of women and minority entrepreneurs in North Carolina by creating opportunities to foster business relationships through a creative exchange of Bizness, networking, expos and business exploration and support services amongst members. Our mission is to uplift, encourage and s …

WNC Humanists is a community of individuals who believe that Humanism offers both a realistic and responsible guide to a happy life without having the supernatural as part of their philosophy. The purpose of this organization is its concern for the advancement of human existence on earth through a philosophy that assumes the responsibility of all human beings for their own actions and for conditions in their culture. In applying Humanistic values to daily living we can advance healthy and natura …

We are parents, gaurdians, and supporters of ethical, freethinking children and youth. We meet for social activities, educational programs, seasonal celebrations, and nature outings that encourage children and youth to ask questions and to deepen trust in their own internal "compass". We affirm the values of  the American Ethical Union and our sponsor, the Ethical Society of Asheville and YouthQuest of Asheville.  We also affirm the values of the American Humanist Association and our local par …

Charlotte Networking Professionals is an organization that facilitates business-building opportunities for its members. Its members are provided a platform to meet other business people, to share marketing ideas, and to learn the products and services represented within the group. Collectively and individually, its members adhere to the highest business and ethical standards. There is no fee associated with being a member of CNP, but membership is restricted.