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Yes, It's Spring TIME Let’s give our homes a spring cleanup Time Bank Job Squad Needs about 10 interested members Are you up for a meet up every Saturday in April to help those in the group with yard work (or home cleaning, instead of a yard) from 2-4. All skill sets are invited to help make for an enjoyable and successful event earning time credits. One Saturday we will work on 1 or 2 member's yards, and then others in the group will receive yard work one of the following Saturdays, ideally getting to all group members' yards that month (or into May). Message me if you are interested. Job Squad may change any above details - Let's talk  

A Call to Celebrate Our Mahoning Valley's Culture of Sharing   Spread the word that Time Bank Mahoning Watershed is IN SEARCH OF community members, +Valley Champions with Sharable Dreams+, to showcase local collaborative giving and receiving in the Mahoning Valley in 2017. Some suggested events, programs, projects, are listed in the following +Dream Space: Events, Programs, Projects, Organization - Locations, and Goals+ +Events (Lead by a Champion Team):+ Share fest Really Free Market Repair Café Bring&Fix Game Time Wellness Fair Crafters Anonymous Abundance Swap Bring and Share Fest Benches Collective Open Space Technology World Cafe (Tell us if there something else that you'll commit to share and do? _____________________________)   +Programs (on going, Lead by a Champion team):+ A hub Time Bank in your neighborhood Time Bank Store Time Bank Youth Court Business Awareness/Education Front Yard Gardens (FYG) Program Seed Library Tool Library Bike Kitchen Street Ambassador Map Jam Borrowing Shop – library of things Maker Space Men's Sheds TIME OUTS - Various Venues Salesforce - Marketing - Fundraising (Tell us if there something else that you'll commit to share and do? _____________________________)   +Projects (on going by Champion team or Coord):+ Library Patron Business Patron Kids & Youth Project Medical Transportation Care Brigade TBMW newsletter TBMW Facebook (Tell us if there something else that you'll commit to share and do? _____________________________)   +Possible Organization - Locations:+ Girard Multi Gen Cntr. Warren Court House Sq. First Presbyterian Church Creekside Golf Dome City/Public Spaces Local Community Parks (What other possible venues could serve as hosting organizations ? _____________________________) Here is a link to get help to raise money for your idea, .... In Our Back Yard +Among the goals of Time Banking, we co-create thriving communities in the Mahoning Valley through conversation leading to a change of culture along the following indicators:+ Passive engagement ___________ to active engagement Staff and administration led ______ to citizen led Beneficiary of service __________ to co-producer of service Client or volunteer focus ________ to membership base Individualism _______________ to mutualism Practice reciprocity by doing something for your community and your community will do something for you? It's the time bank way. For background and context click the following; http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/725953/6bf6b310d7/282864687/55684a7d81/ Save Saturday, May 6, for the 2017 Mahoning Valley ShareFest – Bring&Fix; click here if you wish to attend. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD16kdHQUb7aa4Xow_JqpKCam86EblP55n8NzTqqajXV0Srg/viewform?usp=sf_link Learn about TBMW Service Exchange, Join Mahoning Valley Champions, or call Tony Budak, 330-716-2722 

USA Today (on the front page!), The New York Times, and the Chicago Sun Times have all covered our members' fight against big money in the states in the week since I last emailed you. Suddenly, the entire nation is watching. All three articles describe how these statewide campaigns pave the way to national victory. So of course, billionaire-funded lobbyists are already spending big to take us down. They're grasping to keep their monopoly on political power. The single best way to counter millions of opposition dollars is with thousands of supportive voices. Thousands of Represent.Us members have already volunteered to talk with voters about fixing our broken political system. Will you be one of them? Sign up here to add your voice when it's needed most. It's easy. Your voice makes a HUGE difference and it feels great to know you're doing your part for the movement and the country. Make no mistake: This fight matters to all Americans. If you have any doubt about that, read the articles linked at the top of this email. So we're asking every Represent.Us member, no matter where you live, to be part of the victory. Sign up here to be an on-call volunteer. We'll call on you at key moments in the campaigns, and you'll add your voice when it matters most. One of our billionaire-opponent's lobbyists is quoted as saying if it can happen in one state, "it can happen in 10 or 20 other states.” Funny – he meant it as a warning. But when I read those words, I'm filled with hope. Let's stand together and win together. – Josh Josh Silver Director, Represent.Us Sources: USA Today The New York Times Chicago Sun Times

  Monthly 3rd Monday @ Mocha House Cafe Time Bank Social Guiding Principles We all have something to offer: In our "sharing economy" we value everyone's time equally. We redefine work: We value work that the market doesn't. Everyone benefits when we raise healthy children, build strong families, revitalize neighborhoods, live sustainable, and foster social justice. Reciprocity: Helping is a two way street. We ask, "How can we help each other build the world we all want to live in?" Social Networks: We need each other. Alone, we are limited in what we can achieve. When we help each other, we reweave communities of support, strength and trust. Respect: We respect where people are now, in this moment. Everyone matters, has something to offer as well as unmet needs. www,TBMW.org Hi Valued Community Member, Time Banking is a way for people to help others in their community and be rewarded for it - in time. People use the Time Bank to re-build a sense of community and belonging. Neighbors (co-worker, etc.) get to know one another, find inspiration, have fun, and strengthen their communities. Check out the network social, this Monday at The Mocha House Restaurant a Time Bank Social and Dinner (your cost) 467 High St NE, Warren, OH (map) Monday, June 20, 2016, 6pm – 8:30 P.M. “When I came here, I was looking for a community. Then I realized I was helping to create one.” -Ryan Albright Please bring a friend along, and your laptop or tablet . We are Local People sharing time and skills to build happier healthier communities. Hope to see you at there?    

  Hi, The American Anti-Corruption Act is model legislation that sets a standard for city, state and federal laws that prevent money from corrupting American government. It fundamentally reshapes the rules of American politics and restores the people as the most important stakeholders in our political system. An Anti-Corruption Act (see why) has three primary outcomes: Stop political bribery so special interests can’t use job offers and donations to influence politicians. End secret money so people know who’s buying political power. Give voters a stronger voice by changing how elections are funded. Represent.Us is building a movement (see the plan) to pass Anti-Corruption Acts in cities, states, and federally. Each Act is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of locales across the country. If your interested in forming a local chapter click Represent.Us Or email TonyBudak@TBMW.org  

You Are Cordially Invited To today is March, 16, 2016                 Hi Neighbor, In Addition to Community Forums, we have small socials every week. Please know that YOU are invited to attend any of our socials, share your knowledge and expertise, or host your own event or project. This is your Timebank! Grow with us! Learn all about our free Time and Talent service exchanges. Join our membership trading time, skills, and knowledge in our Mahoning network. For more information, CALL 330-716-2722 Your TimeBank coordinator is Tony Budak; he is available to help coordinate service exchanges at any time. Looking forward to seeing you, Tony We Can Do It Ourselves . Hi Neighbor, You’re invited to Neighbors Creating Their Future -  A Do It Ourselves gathering. You know we're in a period of incredible change Uncertainty seems to be a way of life and yet... You want to feel hopeful about the future...about: Relationships, family and friends Living in the moment, healthy and authentic Being part of community and making a difference Finding purpose in work and life At this forum, let's start by answering the following question: What could happen that would enable you / us to feel fully engaged and energized about our neighborhoods and communities? SAVE these Dates and Times on your calendar Please Click "GOING" to RSVP in the upper right column? And consider asking a few friends to accompany you? What will you do with your time is always up to you. But Happiness will always win over money. Live life, stop trying to buy it. - Giulia Cattaneo     Serf our Time Bank Mahoning Watershed Sites In Search of Time Bank Champions Donations are APPRECIATED TBMW home page