The Church of the Spiral Tree
Incipient Grove Application

Responsibilities and advantages of the local Grove are listed in the ByLaws and in the Rules for Groves. It is the responsibility of the governing body of the local group to know and understand these responsibilities. The Incipient Grove will become active once this application is received and properly recorded at CST's headquarters. It will remain active only as long as the points of the agreement are kept. CST's Board of Directors reserve the right to suspend or revoke the charter if any of the specific or general rules governing Groves are not met.

WE, THE PROPOSED INCIPIENT GROVE, AGREE:

1. To abide by the Rules for Groves.
2. To abide by all the laws of the local, state, and federal governments.
3. To meet monthly and report quarterly to CST. This quarterly report will include services held, special meetings, attendance, and a treasury report.
4. To pay a yearly fee of $20.00 by December 31. The initial application fee of $35 includes the first year's $20 fee.
5. To maintain a governing body of at least three paid members, including a Grove Steward, of legal age whose signatures appear below. CST is to be notified immediately of any change in the governing body or of any change in address.
6. That any charter granted is subject to be suspended or revoked if the specific or general rules governing Groves are not met, in which case all assets will revert to CST Central.
7. That each Grove is a largely autonomous body which is responsible for its own financial affairs. The signatories promise that they will indemnify, save harmless, and defend CST from all liability from damages to persons or property in any suit at law arising out of any charter granted. The signatories acknowledge that CST is not responsible for any debts incurred by the local Incipient Grove.
NOTE: The above agreement does not preclude the general and specific rules governing Groves.

We, the undersigned, having read the general rules governing CST Groves and Branches and the specific rules for Groves, do hereby apply for status as an Incipient Grove. We understand that after a period of at least a year and a day, we may apply to CST for full Grove status. We further understand that granting of any charter is upon approval by the Board of Directors.

Member #1
Name (Print):
Address:
City, State, ZIP
Phone #:
Email:
Legal Signature:
Date:

Member #2
Name (Print):
Address:
City, State, ZIP
Phone #:
Email:
Legal Signature:
Date:

Member #3
Name (Print):
Address:
City, State, ZIP
Phone #:
Email:
Legal Signature:
Date:

Proposed Name for Incipient Grove:


FEES DUE:
Application Fee: $15.00
First Year's Fee (if paid by June 30): $20.00

First Year's Fee (if paid on or after July 1): $10.00

Please include a check for either $35 (full year) or $25 (half year) made out to Church of the Spiral Tree, Inc.

The charter activating the Incipient Grove will be returned to you along with a file number. Use your file number on all correspondence to us. If you should move please send your old and new addresses immediately so your file can be changed quickly and correctly. Please advise us immediately of any change in officers.

Return this application with original signatures to:

Church of the Spiral Tree
 P.O. Box 8396, Columbus, GA 31908

Please keep a copy for your records. Also keep a copy of the quarterly reports submitted to us. Back to main page