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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thunderfoot" data-source="post: 2664122" data-attributes="member: 34175">TMS - one thing that is usually required by most school clubs is an academic sponsor.  Do you have a teacher who is willing to sponsor/supervise your group?  If not, I would suggest finding the "cool/weird" art/history/English Lit teacher who was into D&D when they were in HS (or might still be gaming) to be your champion.If you have no sponsor, your chances are admittedly slim - I couldn't imagine allowing an unsupervised group to meet in my facility due to insurance and safety claims alone - not counting possible theft/vandalism issues.  I'm not saying that these are hallmarks or your group, probably far from it, but from an administrators standpoint you have to think of these things.Another thing I would do is get an administrator (preferably and English Lit or Speech) to help you re-word your proposal.  It is solid and covers all of the bases you want covered, but as a proposal, it is frankly, a little weak.  Please don't get me wrong, I whole-heartedly support your plans, I have seen them work and I think they have a positive influnece on both the members and the hobby as a whole.  Don't be discouraged by this set-back (that's all it is).  But I caution you to stay away from the militant standpoint (petitions are usually the first step to organized protests, etc.)Remember that regardless, the administration's final word is law, even if it isn't what you want to hear; you may not like it, but abide by it.  I grew up in the midwest (Southern Illinois - check the map to see how many gamers are on our map in that area) and in the 80s the whole "Satan/D&D" thing was pretty harsh, growing up in the BUCKLE of the Bible belt.  Your administration may still be holding on to those old prejudices.  We used to play during lunch (our time) and they tried to stop us then, but they couldn't because we weren't breaking any rules. They even tried the gambling angle because of the dice.  We were always under heavy scrutiney, so we were always on our best behavior - I would suggest you do likewise.</blockquote>

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