Acknowledgements

This manual is the result of the work and thinking of so many people. Though this is the third version of this book, much of the content, pictures, and great ideas are due to the wonderful editors of the first and second editions. We would like them to know how much we appreciate their contributions. Editors included Martha Knox, Sharon M. Moss, Jende Huang, Robert J. Nekervis II, Ashley Carter, Hemant Mehta, Alison Bates, Bri Kneisley, Amanda Metskas, Brian Underwood, Molleen Matsumura, Jeff Dubin, and Stephanie Kirmer. The editors of this guide have over twenty years of local campus group running experience between them. This is to say nothing of the years of experience of all the leaders and volunteers who have given feedback and suggestions. Freethinkers of the future are in their debt.

It is impossible to thank all others individually, but a few people do need special thanks.

The Institute for Humanist Studies and Stiefel Freethought Foundation deserve our sincerest regards. They have both been powerful supporters of the SSA for years and we would simply not be where we are today without them. Please visit the web Institute for Humanist Studies at [www.humaniststudies.org] and the Stiefel Freethought Foundation at [www.stiefelfreethoughtfoundation.org] and let them know how much you appreciate their support of the Secular Student Alliance.

Brian Underwood stands out for his help in putting together the photos for this manual. We had no intention of focusing on Brian or even Students For Freethought at The Ohio State University, but he somehow managed to show up in around half the pictures. The fact that Brian is present in so many pictures is a testament to his hard work in this movement. He has served and led SFF since his freshman year (though he has since graduated) and has given hundreds of hours to the SSA developing all kinds of online resources for the student movement. He is one of the hardest-working men in freethought. Hats off, Brian!

We received many photos from "Humanist Dan" and Bill Bishop, so a special thanks to them.

Thanks go as well to Jennifer Hancock, Mary Ellen Sikes, Charlie Lopez, Paul Youk, Michael Valle, Mike Fox, Andrew Lyman-Buttler and all the other leaders that helped with this guide.