The people that do business in our little circle...well, let's just say they are EXTRA. When we say that are "More Than Just" Vendors, they are exactly THAT.

They are people who - 

• People who give back.  Not only are they charitable to their own causes, but to the causes that More Than Just Society has welcomed intro the group.  These local non-profits include the American Heart Association, Communities in Schools- Bay Area and Bay Area Turning Point.  That is not to say we only focus on a few, but we rely on Vendors in this group to help give us the story on other great causes in our area, because they are the big hearts who are out there meeting new people everyday.
• People who look at customers as something other than wallets.  Selling ain't easy...and sometimes it is hard to look past the potential sale, but the one thing you can count on is that greed is not tolerated in this group.  This group rallies around each other's success, but not at the cost of integrity.  
• People who don't get all "cult-ie".  They understand this is the last place you should look to recruit someone to get in on your sales-chain, or once they sign up, you will get a little extra somethin'-somethin' from the home office for it.  No.  These people have no time for that...and they also see the value of these connections go way beyond that.  They share the information about what they are passionate about because they are truly passionate about it....not because they are looking to make an extra buck.  They also know that the quickest way to NOT make someone your friend is to use them.  We don't use here.
• People are cool.  They aren't all un-cool.  That has been the number one rule in More Than Just Society since day one., and it applies here as well.  Here is a excerpt from the MTJS group posted rules ; "Pretty much all of us lead busy, grown up lives. The last thing we need to do is chase, police, or monitor other grown ups. So, let's just act like grown ups and follow some basic principles. We don't cheat, steal, or fight with each other.. We don't break each other's toys...or spirits. We don't judge, throw stones or any stuff you can pick up and hurl at someone. Don't color on my walls (meaning, this is not a place for you use to recruit, advertise your crap, or only capitalize off of....do that and it will backfire on you. Trust me.) Heather's and Mean Girls, just move on....Fetch is not going to happen and if you want to wear a red scrunchie and crush people’s spirits with your Corn Nuts breath, keep walking. So, let's be positive about whatever people are selling, supporting, or embracing. It might not be for you, but you never know, that person might turn out to be one of the best people you ever met....so, don't look at this group like a bunch of open wallets, but see them for what they are...potential friends. No UnCool allowed."  See...be cool.  Don't act all uncool...and we will be just fine.
• No one person is more important than another...well, kinda.  While it is true that we are are going to do our best to keep everything easy going, that doesn't always happen. Please remember, it is a benefit, not a right to be in this group.  We try not to play favorites, but there are some people that have been in the MTJS circle since it began several years ago, some charities or events that already have relationships with vendors/businesses that go beyond us, and sometimes there are relationships that are established outside of the social media space.  So, with that being said, if you feel like anyone is "playing favorites"...then check yourself.  We will have admins in the group, but they are not here to babysit, just help and guide.  At the end of the day, there is only one chick that has the power to push the big buttons, and she isn't a vendor....and she is a beast and is downright exhausting, so just try and avoid dealing with her at all costs if you have something negative.  Trust me.  (Because I happen to be that beast, and I know what I am typing about.)

By filling this out, and being accepted as a member of More Than Just Vendors, you agree to the following:

1. In the spirit of giving back, you will donate at least one item/service/gift card(s) worth $50 or more that will be donated to a local MTJS approved and vetted Non-profit (such as Hope Village, Lighthouse Christian Ministries, Shriner's Hospital, etc) when MTJS is approached to help.  We donate and then ask the charity to highlight each vendor who has contributed individually.  We will keep track of who donates, and it will be based on calendar year, not join date.
2. No fighting.  No bashing.  No trash talk.  No petty crap of any kind.  If you don't like someone, just block them or ignore them.  You don't HAVE TO get along, but you at least need to behave in the group.  Be nice, or at least be professional and fake it. 
3. No flaking.  If you sign up and commit to one of these events looking for vendors, or commit to doing something for someone you connect to through this group, then follow through.  If something comes up and there is an issue, be professional about it and do the right thing.  If not, that beast woman will just delete you....your name will go gray in the group...and everyone knows what kind of chatter than inspires.
4. Tell your vendor friends, and have them use your names as a referral, but please consider this is not something for everyone.  We want everyone involved with MTJV to feel comfortable and safe in here, and make this a trusted network for them to grow their success and spirit....and again, might not be for everyone, as some are not in that head space.  If this is just going to be yet another group your join because you have FOMO, not a good idea....and not good for your friends either.  Before you or a friend you refer fills out this form and requests to join the group, just think about it for a minute.  Are you ready to get involved?

Now, let's get to that form already.....