Last Monday’s National Local Assembly Coordinators call was a strong and encouraging gathering, with 25 men and women joining from across the country. The call brought together coordinators who are actively building Local Assemblies for their communities, creating a valuable space to exchange ideas, share experiences, and strengthen the work happening on the ground.
These regular calls are quickly becoming an important meeting place for those helping guide Local Assemblies forward. When coordinators gather in one place, the conversation naturally becomes both practical and energising. Questions are raised, insights are shared, and everyone leaves with a clearer sense that they are part of a much larger effort taking shape across the country.
One of the highlights of the evening was a presentation from Aaron, who provided an update on the upcoming Public Education Tour (PET) initiative.
Aaron spoke about some recent real-world interactions where a State National was asked by a magistrate to provide further explanation about certain matters, including questions surrounding naming conventions and what “vi coactis” means. Gifts like this don’t come along very often and we intend to take advantage of it – get onto your coordinator now and be part of the PET kick off this Friday 13 March.
The Public Education Tour is being developed to help provide clear, structured information that can be shared with public servants, helping them understand both their standing and the broader purpose of the Assemblies.
Another presentation introduced work currently underway on a PowerPoint presentation designed to assist Local Assemblies when engaging with the public.
The intention behind this project is simple but powerful: to ensure that wherever a Local Assembly is presenting information — whether in a small community meeting, a public event, or a conversation with interested newcomers — the core message remains clear, consistent, and easy to comprehend. What is the history of the Assembly initiative and why do we know it is legitimate? The importance of status correction and why you should get involved in your Assembly are also covered.
Providing coordinators with shared presentation tools will help support confidence for those speaking publicly and ensure that assemblies across the country are communicating the same foundational ideas.
The call was far from a one-way presentation. Throughout the evening there was good interaction, thoughtful questions, and constructive discussion from many of those attending.
This kind of exchange is exactly what these gatherings are meant to foster. Each Local Assembly has its own experiences and challenges, and when coordinators come together to share what is working in their communities, everyone benefits.
Often the most valuable insights come not from prepared slides, but from the simple sharing of experiences between people who are doing the work day by day.
The growing attendance on these calls is a positive sign that Local Assemblies are continuing to strengthen and connect with one another.
To make the most of this opportunity, we encourage all Local Assembly coordinators to ensure their co-coordinators are included on Alan’s coordinator email list so they can receive invitations and updates. These calls are designed for coordinators to support one another, and the more voices that join the conversation, the richer the exchange becomes.
Whether you are leading a newly forming assembly or guiding one that has been meeting for some time, these gatherings offer a chance to learn from others, share your own experiences, and return to your local community with renewed clarity and energy.
The National Local Assembly Coordinators call is more than a meeting — it is a space where those actual building assemblies across the country can come together as peers, support one another, and continue developing the practical tools needed for success.
If you are a Local Assembly coordinator, please ensure you and your co-coordinator are connected to the coordinators’ mailing list and able to attend future calls.
Each conversation strengthens the network. Each shared insight helps another assembly move forward.
And together, step by step, we continue building something beautiful for our communities.
