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, areas that may be covered (depending on what those in attendance would like to discuss) include: 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: 1st Saturday afternoon!
• Time:  2:00 - 5:00 PM  This time change is only for this month. For details, see Special Opportunity (below). Hosts arrive around 1:30/1:45 PM. You can also arrive anytime and then just join us in the private room at 2PM!

Special Opportunity:
Our venue is holding a FUND RAISER for the Ocala Interfaith Emergency Services that recently lost its warehouse to a fire caused by a car that ran into the warehouse & caught fire on September 25, 2015. The venue will be donating part of their proceeds from today (Nov. 7th) to the Interfaith Emergency Services. The venue is also taking in frozen turkeys on this day that the Interfaith Emergency Services will pick-up on Nov. 8th which will be given out to those in need. Come, bring a frozen turkey to donate (if you are able), and join us as we participate in this Fund Raiser for the Ocala Interfaith Emergency Services.

**✭ Topics ✭** 
We have two Topic Areas that will be offered on a revolving 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. Anyone not just 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 Nooner" (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 (times adusted for this month's later start time):

1. Beginning @ 2 PM: Gather together order food & socialize!  As stated above, you can come earlier, sit anywhere, then join us in the private room at 2 PM.
2. 2:30 PMish: The Topic Area for meeting will be presented.
3. 5 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. This meeting will be outside on the venue's porch. NOTE: This offers 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 meeting.

*See the ☆ "Newbie Nooner" ☆ — information (on FetLife) post for all the information about the classes.*