The Men's Culture offers the following and is open to all men:

1. We are a circle of men friends old and new who gather monthly and on occasional weekends and have been doing so for over 25 years.

2. Our circle is open to any man who is attracted to and finds enjoyment and value in a culture such as ours.

3. Our circle was initiated by and is infused with the vision and energy of John L. Hoff, a friend and mentor to many men.

4. Our purpose is multifaceted;

• We come together to learn practical skills of being a good man and to support each other in the underlying personal growth that enables the abilities and attitudes of these practical skills. (e.g., relating with emotional intelligence).
   
• We strive to honor and recognize eldership amongst our circle and the stages of male development.
   
• We are activists on behalf of good men everywhere.
   
• We have and continue to study "The Men's Movement" in its many aspects, seeking to integrate the best thinking and practices and network with other men's groups.

5. We have a story that is full of joys and sorrows for the sometimes painful and sometimes triumphant experiences of our group and its individuals. We strive to learn from our own stories.

We will carry forward last year’s study and conversation about the characteristics of a good man using the theme of ‘Goodwill: Compassion in Action’ from the 2009 Human Relations Laboratory.