[Iyf-ct] January RRFM

Wed Jan 20 02:30:17 PST 2010

I think it's a good idea...but i cant offer my voice as it tends to shake
when there are too many people around. i can enact out scenarios dressed in
a clown suite rather - or make a puppet show to go with the talks (like
punch and judy - only capitalism and worker) ...

otherwise we can have a mini zine ready by then maybe? with writing and a
comics strip? is anyone free to create this? i can draw a comic with the
help of a writer and do the (simple) layout for the zine.

I propose something like this:

   -  positive examples of other things taken into the peoples hands that
   work - so some research needs to go in this direction, unless it's knowledge
   someone already has.
   - insight into the wrongs of capitalism
   - suggestions for freeing yourself in a world controlled by these
   systems. light daily insights to keep hearts high, and more serious long
   term instances to build community.
   - a comic strip illustrating something to do with freedom of expression

please comment and add to/take from these suggestions, they are not too
structured or precious. i'm not sure how much printing will cost. if we keep
it small and black and white and only print how ever many we will need for
that event then it might not be too bad.  3 x A4 sheets per zine will give
us 12 pages to work with if we print A5. i have a little money (for a
change) to put into this if others are tight this month.

i think it's very important to keep a sense of humor and fun about the zine,
make it an uplifting one, but one that takes reality seriously as well.

On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:52 PM, Andreas Spath <andreas_spath at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Hey folks
>
> Have been speaking to Gizelle from evolver. She hasn't been able to secure
> a suitable venue that has both nice indoor and outdoor spaces, so we've
> decided to have the January RRFM back at the original venue, but she will be
> trying to organise a tent. The date is the last Sun in Jan - the 31st. They
> are planning some discussion/interaction/workshop stuff around the theme of
> the gift economy, which will happen in the tent. They've also invited us to
> contribute and participate, of course. She would like one (or more) of us to
> give an informal talk about the RRFM - why we're doing it, what the
> motivation is etc. Any volunteers for that?
>
> I'll create a Facebook event for this tomorrow and we can start to spread
> the word.
>
> Below is the email Gizelle sent out to the evolver crowd.
>
> Cheers,
> Andreas
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> The new year is here, and we're planning our first Spore meeting for 2010.
> The theme is *"Give It Up" - gift economies and the culture of giving*.
> See Reality Sandwich (
> http://www.realitysandwich.com/evolver_spores_give_it_up) for more info.
>
> This month, we are collaborating with The Really Really Free Market (see
> their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=163068200145) to
> bring you an afternoon event - *Sunday 31 January, 1pm - 4pm at Zandvlei
> in Muizenberg*.
>
> The afternoon will include:
>
> *In the Market Space - *
>
>    - the Really Really Free Market - "Bring useful items that you no
>    longer need or want to share freely with other members of your community.
>    Browse through the things others have brought and leave with what your
>    family needs, regardless of whether you brought something or not."
>    - Opportunities for you to share YOUR gift - if you are an
>    artist/performer/therapist or just have a passion/service/expertise you love
>    to share, come prepared to "show-and-tell"
>    - Activities for kids of all ages - live music (to be confirmed)
>    - Picnic area - bring kids / friends / extra food & drink to share
>
> *In the Gathering Space -*
>
>    - A mini-workshop, with clay modelling and meditation to explore the
>    theme of giving
>    - A discussion on Gift Economies (with guest speakers)
>    - Opportunities for you to share YOUR gift - if you are an
>    artist/performer/therapist or just have a passion/service/expertise you love
>    to share, come prepared to "show-and-tell"
>
> *What to expect -*
>
>    - A relaxed, fun-filled afternoon - take part in whatever way suits
>    you, arrive & leave at times that work for you
>    - A chance to give and receive in new ways: come prepared to offer
>    something - ANYTHING - and to go home with a gift you've received
>    - An opportunity to share your uniqueness with a willing audience
>
> *I'd like help with -*
>
>    - Activities - please let me know if you are willing to entertain kids,
>    play music, give massages, read poetry, WHATEVER! and you'd like more
>    information or help setting up...
>    - Creating the space - I'd love to borrow a stretch tent for the
>    gathering space, if you can help, get in touch please :-)
>
> For more information, or if you'd like to chat about what you have to
> offer, please don't hesitate to contact me!
>
> Look forward to seeing you all there,
> Love,
> Gizelle
>
> *Evolver Spores: co-creating "the more beautiful world our hearts tell us
> is possible"*
>
>
>
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