Topic Area I: BDSM Overview:  A welcoming, non-threatening way for people to learn more about BDSM and the local central Florida BDSM community. We will go over a lot of the basics of what it is that we do: including **what** we do and **why** we do it. During this discussion time, we will cover: basic terminology; basic info about the various roles & relationship types available in the lifestyle; basic communication issues & skills; SM vs Abuse; Universal party etiquette; getting started in impact and sensation play; finding someone to do bondage or SM, a “play partner”; and the basics of scene negotiation, Safe Words, and Aftercare.

• When: 3rd Wednesday night!
• Time:  6 - 9:30 PM

**✭ Topics ✭**
We have two Topic Areas that will be offered on a revolving three month schedule. NOTE:  You do not need to attend the meetings in order as each Topic Area will be self sustaining and will present the materials in various formats each time they occur. This will make it possible for everyone to keep attending to learn more about the various areas throughout the year.

**✭ Who can attend:**
1. New people which means:
~ a) anyone who is new to the lifestyle
~ b) anyone who is interested in adding to their current knowledge about WIITWD *("What It Is That We Do")*.
2. RSVP's will be required prior to "Newbie Night ~ Ocala!" (minimum of 2-days prior is requested, more is preferred) this is so that the venue can be informed about how many people to expect.

Format for meeting:
1. From 6 - 6:30 PM: Leaders will meet for a short new member orientation period with new members who wish to attend the Ocala Munch or other Ocala Munch sponsored events.  NOTE:  This will offer a set time for new people who wish to attend the Ocala Munch or other Ocala Munch sponsored events to attend a new member orientation & vetting meeting.
2. 6:30 PM: Time to eat!
3. 7:30ish: we will present a core of information that will include:
~ a) An explanation of the nature of the group;
~ b) Explanation of a *Safe Space*;
~ c) Basic info about personal and online safety; and
~ d) Point out alternative lifestyle groups within driving distance of Ocala.
4. 7:45 PM:  The Topic Area for the evening will be presented.
5. 9:30 PM:  Leaders will meet again for as long as needed with the same new members they met with at the start of the evening. This is to give the new members the chance to ask questions that they have. This meeting will be held on the porch of the venue.

*See the ☆ "Newbie Night ~ Ocala!" ☆ — information (on FetLife) post for all the information about the classes.*