[Iyf-ct] January RRFM

Wed Jan 20 05:17:49 PST 2010

I like the zine idea and it's cool that the evolver people are getting
involved. I've got time to help out with a zine, generally free during
weekdays.

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 1:27 PM, meghan judge <megatrops at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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