[Iyf-ct] January RRFM

meghan judge megatrops at gmail.com
Wed Jan 20 03:27:39 PST 2010 

think your spot on.

ok we see what we can muster up. maybe its just pamphlets for this round...

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Andreas Spath <andreas_spath at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Hi Meghan
>
> Sounds great. Would be brilliant if we could get material together for a
> zine, but I don't think I'll have the time to much of a contribution before
> the end of the month. Photocopying might just be the cheapest way to do this
> with the small numbers we need - or am I wrong?
>
> Andreas
>
>
> --- On *Wed, 1/20/10, meghan judge <megatrops at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: meghan judge <megatrops at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Iyf-ct] January RRFM
> To: iyf-ct at lists.resist.ca
> Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 12:30 PM
>
>
> 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<http://mc/compose?to=andreas_spath@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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