At a recent meeting of members and supporters a new steering committee was formed and important decisions were made to move our TimeBank forward.
New software.
We have decided to use Community Weaver 3 on-line software. New members are welcome to Join the site and existing members will also need to re-join on the new site.
Free membership for the rest of 2015.
We also decided to waiver the joining fee for the rest of the year. There is no annual subscription and the once-only fee was usually $10/$15.
Wairarapa TimeBank
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
TimeBank founder to visit Wairarapa!
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Professor Edgar Cahn |
This is an amazing opportunity for people in Wairarapa to meet Prof Cahn.
TimeBanking is a way of giving and receiving to build supportive networks
and strong communities. One hour helping another earns one TimeBank Hour
TimeBanking builds on the magic of “pay it forward,” one good turn leading
to another and another.
Widely known as the father of timebanking, Professor Cahn is in NZ for The
Lyttelton Harbour Timebank's 10th birthday - which is celebrating the start of
Timebanking in NZ and making a special trip to the Wairarapa!
A self declared humanitarian from birth, Edgar Cahn has dedicated his life to fighting injustice and
poverty. Timebanks are now found in more than 34 countries, with over 600 Timebanks
operating in the US and Britain alone.
When: 31 August 2015 Where: Frank Cody Lounge, Masterton Town Hall
Time: 10.00am to Midday Contact: helend@contact.net.nz
Wairarapa Timebank, supported by Masterton District Council, is delighted to have the
opportunity to share Edgar Cahns story locally.
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
Steering Committee in Recess
Like any organisation Wairarapa TimeBank needs a steering committee to guide it. Unfortunately those that started out have been unable to carry on but maybe willing to rejoin when others are also keen.
If you are interested in being part of a new steering committee please let us know by email or commenting below. But first please join up (click on "Join Us" in above menu) is easy and cheap!
If you are interested in being part of a new steering committee please let us know by email or commenting below. But first please join up (click on "Join Us" in above menu) is easy and cheap!
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Two new New Zealand TimeBanks
These new South Island groups have been established recently and use Community Forge software.
http://www.communityshares.co.nz/
News item here.
http://www.communityshares.co.nz/
News item here.
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Interesting Time-based currency in Amsterdam
This interesting Time-based currency in Amsterdam seems to have a
far wider scope than that achieved in Timbanks elsewhere.
The Makkie is a reward scheme in the
Makassarsquare neighbourhood, part of the Amsterdam East District. The purpose
of De Makkie is to empower local people,
to encourage them to take an active role
in their community and to improve liveability in the Makassarsquare neighbourhood.
Local
residents are rewarded with Makkies when they actively
contribute to their neighbourhood or when helping
out their neighbours on the request of the municipality,
housing corporations, welfare
institutions or professional
organisations. It includes for example: cleaning
public space, doing the housekeeping
for an elderly
person, or helping to organise a local
event. Makkies can be redeemed for goods and services at local shops and organisations such as free entrance to
the cinema, museum, or swimming pool,
a significant rebate at local independent traders or a free subscription at the library. Participants of the scheme are encouraged
to trade among themselves as well. For
example, babysitting or
administrative help. As a rule, one Makkie equals
the value of one hour of work.
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Blog Pages
On our Blog there is a row of tabs that open up a number of useful pages.
Join Us - provides information on how to join our TimeBank.
Newsletters - links to our newsletter archive on MailChimp.
Skills List - a useful list to help prospective and new members their offerings.
Members - a list of our current members.
Admin Links - useful links for administration purposes.
Join Us - provides information on how to join our TimeBank.
Newsletters - links to our newsletter archive on MailChimp.
Skills List - a useful list to help prospective and new members their offerings.
Members - a list of our current members.
Admin Links - useful links for administration purposes.
Monday, 14 October 2013
Timebank National Hui 15 -17 November 2013
Otaki College
Otaki
dates: 15, 16, 17 November 2013
West Tararua Timebank are delighted to host this years National Hui. We are
looking forward to telling you all about some very exciting events and
initiatives happening Otaki and to sharing our lovely environment and
fabulous weather with you. (the latter is a power of attraction statement).
Our main focus points for this Hui are:
• Sharing your successes and ideas in sustaining a lively vibrant time bank
• Building community -in general and especially in local neighbourhoods
• Have some fun while learning new skills
• Rekindle friendships and make some new ones
For more information and to register please contact Yvonne de Mille:
yvonnedemille@paradise.net.nz
Note: Wairarapa members should contact member Helen Dew if you plan to go to the Hui. Helen is representing Living Economies at the hui.
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