Lot's to say about starting groups. Explore the site. It's an inspiring place. I pasted some stuff below.   It's a maze around here.

Local groups are autonomous and may choose whatever name they wish. We ask that folks know about our Mission and Vision and agree with our basic principles: https://site.icarusprojectarchive.org/ab.....-statement

There are lots of helpful community discussions happening about organizing local groups:
https://site.icarusprojectarchive.org/fo.....hp?t=12885

Materials like flyers, handouts, posters and publications for free download here:
https://site.icarusprojectarchive.org/resources?page=1
The Friends Make the Best Medicine Guide is particularly helpful for starting groups.

We now have a new feature called Organic Groups that allows local groups to have a site within our site to organize information in a wiki, a gallery for photos, calenders, etc.
https://site.icarusprojectarchive.org/book/icarusgroups

Posting a shout out in local organizing section is a great way to connect with others in your area and announce meet ups. https://site.icarusprojectarchive.org/fo.....m.php?f=84

On the Third Sunday of each month we hold an Intergalactic Community Conference Call where people from all over gather to network, share support and resources. It is a great way to directly ask questions and get ideas from other Icaristas involved in local group organizing. It happens 3pm (eastern time), third Sunday and is announced on our web forums. To call in dial (218) 844-3366 access code 422787.