Official Document
This page presents an official governing document of Campfire Park.
Policy 001 – On the Keeping of the Flame
On the care and keeping of the central fire.
designated fire tenders,
and any host convening a formal gathering under the Campfire Park banner.
Implementation Notes
Repeated lapses may be referred to the Stewardship Subcommittee for remediation.
In all ages, gatherings have drawn themselves into a circle around a common light.
Within Campfire Park, that light is not merely symbolic; it is a living reminder
that no decision is made without shared warmth and shared witness.
§1 On Designated Fire Tenders
Each formal Council session shall appoint at least one Fire Tender for the duration of the gathering.
The Fire Tender’s name shall be recorded in the Council record and announced at the opening of the session.
§2 On When the Fire Must Be Lit
The fire (literal or symbolic) shall be kindled before the first agenda item is taken up
and maintained, within reason, until the closing benediction or adjournment.
§3 On Continuity Between Gatherings
Where a literal flame cannot be continuously maintained between sessions,
a symbolic ember—such as a carried coal, a lantern, or a page of the Council’s register—
may serve in its place, provided its meaning is explained to those present.
Footnotes & Annotations
Note: “Fire” in this policy may include lanterns, candles, or other safe symbolic substitutes
where open flames are impractical or prohibited.