[RhythmAgogo] RhythmAgogo Digest, Vol 16, Issue 4
alejandro acevedo
apparentasoul at gmail.com
Sun Sep 18 17:38:14 PDT 2016
good points ra members
one :we could all begin our sessions together as rhythm agogo by actually
handling and playing on the agogo as a sign of respect
two: we could use some of the money to treat ourselves at another facility
(music)venue as was suggested
...🎶
On Sunday, 18 September 2016, <rhythmagogo-request at lists.resist.ca> wrote:
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> 1. Re: Tonight, Next Week, and Beyond (JULIE FLEMING)
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> Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 16:25:05 -0600 (MDT)
> From: JULIE FLEMING <juliefj at shaw.ca <javascript:;>>
> To: Rhythm Agogo internal communications <rhythmagogo at lists.resist.ca
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> Subject: Re: [RhythmAgogo] Tonight, Next Week, and Beyond
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> You mean I bought those drums from you? Last time I shop online!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chelsea Moore <chelseamoore6 at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> To: Rhythm Agogo internal communications <rhythmagogo at lists.resist.ca
> <javascript:;>>
> Sent: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 11:25:14 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [RhythmAgogo] Tonight, Next Week, and Beyond
>
> Hey gang!
> I have bright blue linear bruises all along my upper thighs from Thursdays
> walking play-a-thon...which means I get to be reminded (quite often) of the
> awesome jamming we did!
>
>
> 1. Venue for Monday: I would agree that we meet elsewhere...I dig the
> Capitol idea but I have ulterior liquid motives, obviously. What time?
>
> 2. Meetings with purpose are essential for a group to operate. However,
> how meetings are approached make all the difference on the success. I think
> rather than highlight that we need to address "our tensions" we need to
> approach this meeting from a more positive and neutral perspective where we
> are there to be together and simply talk openly about our views about
> specific topics such as; a) Leading/leadership: What does this mean and
> what should this look like in our group, b) Teaching: What are we
> actually trying to teach to one another and to others ? and c) Group roles
> /operational goals: How can we support each other better to be more
> confident and cohesive as musicians? How will we then transpose this to the
> development of this group?
>
> Sometimes improved cohesion comes from better understanding of one another
> and this only happens when we all feel valued, safe and equally heard. I
> know that I look at everyone in this group with respect and I think that we
> are all mature enough to come to understanding without an external party
> such as a facilitator. As we progress as a group, it is normal to have
> differences between us but if we opt immediately to reach outside of us for
> the solution, we can deny the opportunity to learn from within. In my
> opinion, if we set the tone of a meeting by inviting an external
> facilitator we are already hindering our abilities as a group to problem
> solve and become stronger. I know we can aspire to go forward on a vibe of
> positive unity and healthy energy as just Rythm Agogo!
>
> 3. Gigs: I'd really like to play with Senos on Oct 14th, but we need to
> practice fore sure! I can make the October 15, and Nov 19th Workshops as
> well. Do we want to revisit a trivia night again? Other group goal plans we
> might want to persue?
>
> Lastly, I sold the drums you all left with me on Kijiji so I can pay for
> coffee or drinks at the meeting! Yay!
>
> Chels
>
> On Sep 16, 2016 10:26 PM, "JULIE FLEMING" <juliefj at shaw.ca
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> I'd rather use group money for drums. If there is conflict it can be
> addressed by those having issues...so if anyone has an issue with me, let
> me know! Otherwise, I'd say we are all individuals and in a group our size
> there will be the occasional flare up on a bridge but sometimes you need to
> just agree to disagree. I'm also at a different stage in my life and just
> don't have patience for drama. You move on and try again.
>
> If you are not going to meet Monday, I do need to let Senos know if we can
> perform Oct. 14. Neil has the details if you do get together.
>
> Take care,
> Julie
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Neil Jones <neil.edward.jones at gmail.com <javascript:;>
> >
> To: Rhythm Agogo internal communications &
> amp;lt;rhythmagogo at lists.resist.ca <javascript:;>>
> Sent: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 21:39:01 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [RhythmAgogo] Tonight, Next Week, and Beyond
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I am in touch with a facilitator, who I will be speaking with tomorrow
> evening. I'm guessing we may have to have the meeting later in the week or
> month if we are bringing in a facilitator, but from what I've been hearing,
> I think it will be well worth it.
>
> Costs have not been discussed yet, but please tell me if you would be
> opposed to using group funds to pay for professional facilitation. For the
> record, we will have I think around $600 left after the t-shirts are paid
> for, so I would say we are in a good position, financially.
>
> I think that, at the start of a new season, it makes sense to meet and talk
> as a group, outside of our regular practice context, and that we've been a
> group long enough that a reevaluation of our goals and of how we operate is
> just generally a good idea.
>
> We have lots of positives to celebrate and build on. There are ideas that
> have been proposed but not yet explored, and likely many good ideas that
> have not yet been voiced. And we have money that we should discuss how best
> to spend.
>
> There are also tensions in the group that I've recently become more aware
> of, that I understand many of you have been struggling with for some time,
> and that I would like to see sufficiently addressed. I suggest we strive to
> find a time when we can all meet, probably for more than two hours, with
> professional facilitation; and that we use this time to work through our
> challenges and plan for the future. Sound good?
>
> In solidarity,
>
> Neil
>
> On Sep 16, 2016 3:53 PM, "Corey M" <swirl_cm at yahoo.ca
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> > I'll toss this out there for agenda items
> > 1) mini projects (salsa trio, Celtic, Indo-centric)
> > 2) making drums ... would like to create shoulder-slung,
> double-headed
> > double toned surdos (Low - Mid and Low - high)
> > 3) conflict resolution... we have people that lead in teaching,
> > performing, organizing, participating, working... we are all
> leaders.
> Do
> > we need to consider appointing a committee that can handle more
> complicated
> > issues that arise?
> >
> > I really enjoyed myself last night (I kinda tune out when I play).
> With
> > bruised shins and a warm heart, and having been through enough
> performances
> > to know better... I know y'all were great!!
> >
> > We've had great performances. Performances can be stressful, so
> I hope
> > that any pressure felt and lingering can be dealt with calmly and
> privately
> > (and even mediated if necessary) so it doesn't have to dominate
> our
> > agenda. I'm not sure that I want to hear about specific
> conflicts that
> > have emerged, but rather that we can trust that we will be really
> good
> at
> > handling what has come before, and what is yet to come.
> >
> > Corey
> >
> >
> > On Friday, September 16, 2016 12:53 PM, Jana Miller &
> lt;miller.jana at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hey all,
> > It was really nice to see a bunch of you last night.
> >
> > Good call on the meeting (sorry, I didn't see this until today so
> was
> > oblivious last night). Hopefully this will help us establish an
> agreed
> upon
> > way of operating as a group and address some underlying tensions.
> Drumming
> > can be such an energizing way to participate in community
> events... I
> > think it would be beneficial to have the meeting in a different
> space
> and
> > with an outside facilitator so that everyone can participate
> without
> > power/leadership awkwardness.
> >
> > Jana
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Neil Jones &
> lt;neil.edward.jones at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> > wrote:
> >
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > This is a bit overdue. I'll get right to it.
> >
> >
> >
> > *Take Back the Night*
> > We are playing tonight in the Take Back the Night march. After our
> > participation last year, we were specifically invited by the U of
> S
> Women's
> > Centre to bring the music again this year. Those of us who can
> will
> meet at
> > Open Door at 6:30 pm tonight (Thursday, Sept. 15th) to collect
> instruments,
> > and we will walk them over to *the YWCA* (510 25th St E) -- not
> Third
> Ave
> > United Church, as previously believed. That was where it was last
> year, and
> > we somehow got ourselves confused. So if you can't make it until
> later,
> > meet us *at the YWCA*. We will have a quick practice to orient
> ourselves
> > once there, hopefully have a chance to hear the speaker, and march
> with the
> > masses starting at 7:30 pm.
> >
> >
> >
> > *Meeting Next Monday*
> > It was pointed out to me recently that it has been quite some time
> since
> > we had a formal meeting, and that there are some things we need
> to talk
> > about as a group. I figured the easiest thing for timing would be
> to
> meet
> > at our regular time, and just skip practice for one week -- we'll
> still
> > have the following week to practice before our first youth
> drumming
> > workshop of the fall, and I suggest we have a separate planning
> session for
> > that, anyway. So, let's meet and talk from 7pm - 9pm next Monday,
> September
> > 19th.
> >
> > Informal survey: Is everyone comfortable with having the meeting
> in our
> > usual space at Open Door? Would a different setting (say the
> Capitol,
> the
> > Broadway Roastery, or someone's living room) be more conducive?
> >
> > Also, please submit agenda items to me and I will work on putting
> it
> > together.
> >
> > Also also, should we bring in an outside facilitator? I know
> someone
> who
> > might do it for free, but would probably appreciate a small
> honorarium,
> > which I believe would be a worthwhile investment at this point.
> Thoughts?
> >
> >
> >
> > *Youth Drumming Workshops*
> > We are confirmed for hosting three of these so far this fall, for
> Open
> > Door. These will be from 1:00 to 3:30 pm on the following dates:
> Oct.
> 1st,
> > Oct. 15th, and Nov. 19th. If there are no objections, I will be
> the
> point
> > person for the Oct. 1st and Nov. 19th ones, and Julie for the
> Oct. 15th
> > one. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe these will all be at
> White
> > Buffalo Youth Lodge, on 20th Street. Should be fun and
> worthwhile! And
> we
> > will earn ourselves $45 for each of these sessions, which is nice.
> >
> >
> >
> > *T-Shirts*
> > Our order was received almost three weeks ago now. I hoped we
> might
> have
> > them for the march, but alas, it was not to be. Should be soon,
> though!
> > Anybody wanting to make a donation (suggested: $25) is welcome to
> --
> we can
> > now take cash, cheques (addressed simply to Rhythm Agogo), and
> e-Transfers
> > (sent to rhythmagogo at resist.ca <javascript:;>). In keeping with
> our principle of
> > accessibility, this is strictly optional.
> >
> >
> >
> > *Gigs*
> > Please keep your ears to the ground about potential gigs, and let
> the
> > group know!
> >
> > That's all from me for now. Cheers!
> >
> > Neil
> >
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