·         Independent, locally-based, grass-roots workplace affinity groups focused on networking, professional development, career planning, and making a positive impact on productivity.

·         A reinforcement of workplace commitment to all dimensions of diversity.

·         A resource available to all levels of leadership on issues regarding inclusion and sexual orientation. (Focus is on inclusion, not just assimilation.)

·         A resource for key workplace initiatives (e.g., Employer of Choice, Community Outreach).

·         A vehicle for educating ourselves on LGBT workplace issues and an asset through increased recruitment & retention of LGBT employees.

·         Creators of a positive image in LGBT communities through participation and sponsorship of community events and partnership with other affinity/network groups.

·         Safe, Supportive, Objective.

·         A substitute for management processes.

·         An intermediary for individual performance or personnel issues.

·         A policy development or political action group.

·         A collective bargaining unit.

·         A centralized, corporately run organization under a corporate infrastructure.