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Order of Universal Merit edit

A Universal is member of the worldwide Order of Universal Merit movement (the Order). Because of the potential lifelong span of association, the Order splits membership life stages called degrees. Each Universal member belongs to one or more tribes between 12–300 individuals each under the guidance of one or more Tribal Chiefs. Tribes subdivide into Kin Groups (or Families) of typically between two to six Universals and engage in social, health, service and special interest activities. Tribes are grouped into Societies. Societies may affiliate with local, national, and international organizations. Universal associations may be connected with religious or political groups. Some have special interest programs such as Sustainability, Whole Foods/Plant production/consumption, Music, and Legacy making. All incorporate aspects of right living, service, merit recognition, tribal lore and law along with the performance of various ceremonies that help maintain the integrity of the Order.

Contents [hide] 1 Foundation 1.1 Degrees 2 Activities 2.1 Fellowship 2.2 Personal progression 3 Unit affiliation 3.1 Tribe 3.2 Kin Group / Family 3.3 Society 4 The Law of the Tribe 5 Regalia 6 See also 7 References

Foundation[edit] William Todd Hudson founded the Order of Universal Merit as an organization in 2020, at the first Order of the Universe Conference broadcast from Palo Alto, California in March 2020.[1] Hudson got the idea from his experiences with the Scouting program, as a missionary, work as a systems analyst in workflow, studies of Behavioral Neuroscience and conviction of the need to prepare the earth for a singularity in the 2nd half of the 21st century. To advance his ideas, Hudson wrote Order of the Universe for readership, which describes the Universal method of activities aiming at developing character, citizenship, and health and personal fitness qualities among members focusing on preparation for the coming technological singularity. This preparation is accomplished through 3 missions: right living, replenishing the earth, and legacy building.[2] People of diverse backgrounds joined the |Order of Universal Merit activities, resulting in the movement growing rapidly to become the world's largest organization.

The Order programs are customize but each develops a high degree of self-reliance, initiative, courage, helpfulness, integrity, sportsmanship, and resourcefulness. Universals should be helpful; understand their society, heritage, and culture; have respect for the rights of others; and be positive leader-citizens.[3][4]

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