The WICCAN INFORMATION NETWORK What is WIN? The Wiccan Information Network is a projec

                        The WICCAN INFORMATION NETWORK


         What is WIN?

              The  Wiccan  Information  Network is a  project  of  the
         Wiccans  Invoking Tolerance, Compassion, and Harmony  Society
         (W.I.T.C.H.).   The WITCH Society is a registered society  in
         the province of British Columbia.  The WITCH Society works to
         support  the right of Pagans (including Goddess  Worshippers)
         and  Witches to practice their faith as they see fit,  as  it
         falls within the Craft, civil, and criminal law and does  not
         infringe  in  any  way on the rights  of  others.   WITCH  is
         working  toward the return of the Wiccan and Pagan  religions
         as  respected  faiths in society through  education  via  the
         media and by public discussion.
              The  Wiccan Information Network is a non  denominational
         Wiccan  project  sponsored  by the WITCH  Society.   The  WIN
         project  is  coordinated by the police liaison  committee  of
         WITCH.  The WIN coordinators are responsible for coordinating
         the efforts of those involved in the project.  WIN is made up
         of  Wiccans  from all over North America  and  includes  many
         Wiccans who are law enforcement officers.

         What are the objectives of WIN?

              The objectives of the Wiccan Information Network are:

                   1.  To monitor anti-Wiccan activities,  groups  an
                       individuals;

                   2.  To research occult related crime;

                   3.  To distribute this intelligence to those in the
                       Wiccan community that are affected by it; and

                   4. To liaise with law enforcement agencies in order
                      to  provide  them with  accurate  information on
                      Pagan religions and occult related crime.

         How does WIN work?

              The WIN coordinators have assigned area coordinators  to
         specific  regions in the US and Canada.  WIN members  forward
         any  anti Wiccan information  that they come across to  their
         area  coordinators.   These  coordinators  investigate   this
         information and forward it to:

                   1)  Pagan  groups in their areas affected  by  this
                       information;

                   2)  Area coordinators of other areas affected; and

                   3)  The WIN coordinators.

              The   WIN   coordinators   analyze   and   collate   all
         intelligence received and assign area coordinators to follow-
         up  tasks  if  necessary.  The WIN coordinators  send  out  a
         monthly intelligence summary to WIN members.
         What else does WIN do?

              The Wiccan Information Network also:

                   1)  Publishes information booklets and manuals  for
                       law enforcement investigators;

                   2) Publishes resource directories for those seeking
                      information  or  speakers on  Pagan  beliefs  or
                      occult related crime;

                   3) Arranges public speaking engagements in order to
                      brief  members  of the Pagan  community  on  the
                      subjects studied by WIN.

         Do I have to join WIN to participate?

              No.   You don't need to join WIN to help us.   All  that
         you  need  to  do  is  send  us  any  information,  newspaper
         clippings,  articles, etc. that you feel we should  be  aware
         of.   We'll  make  sure this information gets  to  the  right
         people.

         Who receives the monthly WIN intelligence summary?

              Only   WITCH  Society  members,  WIN  project   members,
         selected Pagan newsletters and Pagan organizations affiliated
         with  WIN  receive  the monthly  intelligence  summary.   You
         cannot  subscribe to it, for security reasons. If you'd  like
         to  become  a  member  of WITCH  the  current  dues  are  $25
         (Canadian)  per annum, which includes notice of  meetings  by
         mail  and  subscription to the WITCH Society  newsletter.   A
         copy  of the WITCH constitution and bylaws is available  upon
         request if you send a stamped and self addressed envelope.

         How can I become involved in WIN?

              You  don't have to belong to WITCH to be a part of  WIN,
         although it is preferred.  If you are interested in  becoming
         a  part of WIN you should contact the WIN coordinator with  a
         resume  of your previous experience in anti  defamation  work
         for  the  Wiccan  community.   Organizations  or  newsletters
         interested  in  obtaining WIN intelligence  summaries  should
         contact  the WIN coordinator in writing and send  information
         on their constitution and editorial policies.
              Donations   to  assist  us  in  our  work  are   greatly
         appreciated.  All donations should be forwarded to the  WITCH
         Society  and all checks should be made payable to  the  WITCH
         Society.

         Wiccan Information Network,          W.I.T.C.H. Society,
         Box 2422, Main Post Office,          c/0  2708  Belmont Ave.,
         Vancouver, BC, V6B 3W7               Victoria, BC, V8R 4A8

         Colorado WIN                         New Mexico WIN
         c/o Rowan Moonstone                  c/o Paul Seymour
         Box 1842                             3232 San Mateo, NE., #23
         Colo. Spgs., CO 80901                Albuquerque, NM 87110