Dragonfly Community

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Dragonfly Community

Located in Wasilla, Alaska, United States

Mission Statement
Together, We Prepare, Survive and Thrive.

Community Description
We have created a modern community facility mimicking nature by using selected appropriate technologies and incorporating alternative energy sources to produce an abundant of organic foods and comfortable living conditions.

Community members enjoy individual domiciles, with modern living conditions taking advantage of being able to spend private time by ones-self or with one’s family. Living quarters all come together at a grand central complex where community members can gather in a central park to involve themselves in community group projects or share fun times. During holidays and special events we eat meals in the community dining hall.

We are a conservative, non-profit organization. Community members are varied in age, sex, religion, diet, race, career, education, etc. There is no smoking, gum chewing, drinking or drug use allowed on site by community members.

We are a cohesive group of like-minded singles, couples, elders, teens and children that by unity have come together to prepare for the coming times of financial hardship and cataclysmic events that could challenge our civilization as we know it today – sharing knowledge, skills, resources and labor to ensure our future and well-being.

We are looking for sound, responsible, service-minded individuals for a variety of on-site tasks including maintenance, farm work (animal care and agriculture), educating the young, doctors, permaculture, mechanics, electrician, dental, security and general duties to take care of daily business, all professions and skills are accepted.

All faiths, cultures and individuals who are passionate about preserving life and taking care of day-to-day operations are encouraged to join.

We only accept well socialized dogs and birds upon approval of Behavior Assessment Testing, all other pets are accepted and welcomed.

Housing
Status: We have land we have developed on
Area: 40 acres
Current Residence Types: Multi-family homes, Room(s) in a house or building
Current Number of Residences: 55
Planned number of residences: 55
Planned Residence Types: Multi-family homes, Room(s) in a house or building
Housing Provided: Included in Membership
Land owned by: The entire community membership
Additional Comments:
-Community Association Board oversees all legal business.
-Community coordinator oversees community need within the facility.
-Each individual or family will have it’s own domicile under the community coordinator.
-Each domicile is run privately as long as the greater community rules and vision remains everyones focus while living on site.

Membership
Adult Members: 45
Child Members: 17
Non-member Residents: 0
Percent Women: 31-40%
Percent Men: 50%
Percent Transgender: 1-10%
Visitors accepted: No
Open to new Members: Yes
Membership Process:
*To be considered a candidate each adult must pass background check and interview via skype.
We are looking for drug, alcohol, tobacco FREE, service-minded, responsible individuals.
Additional Comments:
• Be accepting and respectful of all races, religions, and cultural customs;
• Be understanding and respectful of all gender, sexual, and romantic identities;
• Be willing to live by sustainable practices;
• Have a relevant skill and/or willingness to learn and work.
We tend to keep both religion and politics out of the community meetings and conversations, are not in favor of organized religious practices that are controlled by authority figures on a global level. However; we do except all religious faiths as long as each member is respectful of other members feelings.
We are open to all individuals that are not directly affiliated with organized religious institutions.
We have several educational, military and medical professionals involved in the establishment of the community, a private home-school and a medical team is established in the community.

Economics
Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
Regular Fee per Month: $40
Shared Income: None
Required Labor Contribution per Week: 35
Open to members with existing debt: Yes
Additional Comments:
Each perspective member has to be able to buy into the Membership.
There is a One-time membership fee;
Please Inquire.
$40 monthly assessment fee paid by each family group for property taxes and insurance.
Community members have completely independent finances;
In general, everyone must be self-sufficient financially at this point;
Financial assistance can be available for a few if you are a really good fit for the community;
An individual’s outside debt is not a community debt.
Resources and skills/labor is expected for the benefit of all.

Sustainability Practices
Energy Infrastructure: We are totally off grid.
Current renewable energy generation: 100%
Energy sources: Solar, Wind, bladeless vortex, atmospheric generator
Planned renewable energy generation: 100%
Current food produced: 100%
Planned food produced: 100%
Food produced locally: 100%

Lifestyle
Common Facilities: Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Swimming pond or pool, Large Scale Kitchen, Stage or Auditorium, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area
Internet Available: No
Internet Fast?: There is no internet access at our community.
Cell Phone Service: Not good for most people.
Shared meals: About once a week
Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (plants and animals), Paleo (no grains, dairy, processed foods, or legumes), Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers), GMO Free (only non-genetically modified organisms), Mostly Vegetarian, Mostly Vegan, Raw or Mostly Raw, Kosher, Halal, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Dietary Choice or Restrictions: No – people may eat however they wish.
Special Diets OK: Yes
Alcohol Use: No, this community does not permit alcohol use.
Tobacco Use: No, this community does not permit tobacco use.
Additional Diet Comments:
We are 100% self-sustainable. We currently have quail and an abundance of eggs, milking goats, rabbits, edible fish from the aquaponic organic farming, new greenhouses, we eat 100% home-grown veggies and fruits all season.
A diverse diet is offered, such as whole foods, fruits, meats and plant based, however; it is up to each individual. There are no personal restrictions on food. The gifting food store offers canned foods, fruit, candy, veggies and juice. We are health minded.
Buy junk foods from outside sources at your own risk with your own funds.
Common Spiritual Practice(s): Ecumenical (accepts all religions or spiritual practices), Eclectic (integrates multiple religious or spiritual beliefs), Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Wiccan, Protestant, Lutheran, Catholic, Quaker, Sufi, Native American, Hutterian Brethren, Unitarian Universalist, Paganism or Earth Religions, Mixed Eastern Philosophy or Practice, Hare Krishna, Rainbow Family, Ananda Community, Bahai, Atheist, Agnostic, Humanist
Spiritual Practice Expected?: No
Education Style(s): Home Schooling, Up to each family or individual
Expected Healthcare Practices:
Healthy living practices and good hygiene practiced by each family or individual.
Health Care provided by the community for the community members, under catastrophic events.
Healthcare Options: Community Plan
Additional Comments:
Common facility with 55 individual living quarters, aquaponics Garden, Greenhouse(s), Library, Medical/Dental, Workshop, Food Storage(s), Cellar, Swimming Pool, Media Room(s), Communal Dinning/Kitchen, Stage, Chapel, Family Park, Weight Gym, Amusement Court: (roller skating, ice skating, rock climbing, game room), Children’s Playground & Play Areas, Sports Court, 2-Lane Running Track, Childcare, Youth Education. Home-schooling provided through non-profit organization for community children.

Source: https://www.ic.org/directory/dragonfly-community/