austin time exchange network blog

  • ATEN “in the news”

    Want to let friends and relatives in on the time exchange concept?  Mira Luna, of our Bay Area counterpart org, has written a nice, accessible article called “How to Share Time” which was published in Yes! magazine.

    Read more at this link:

    http://www.yesmagazine.org/new-economy/how-to-share-time?utm_source=wkly20100709&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=titleLuna


    Posted 15 days ago

  • Thanks, everybody

    Our anniversary soiree last month was a great time under the trees with music and merriment.  The event brought in lots of donations for ATEN making it our most successful fundraiser to date.  Also, fifty or so new members registered in the network during the publicity for the event.

    Thanks to Attic Ted and Lizzi and the Lovers for providing music, Hot Mama’s/Ararat for vending food, ProArts, Texpert Tours and Charlotte Keith Massage for donating raffle items, SomaVida for hosting us, and everyone who came out to attend!

    In more recent news, the site host change went through without too many hitches this past week.  Many props to Tom Brown and Rich Vazquez for their work on this change, which enhances the usability of our network in many ways.  Bugs are still being worked out by Tom, so please do write to info@austintimeexchange.org if something isn’t working right.


    Posted 23 days ago

  • 4th Anniversary Soiree

    Hear ye, hear ye –

    It’s time to party!

    DETAILS=

    WHEN
    Saturday, June 5th, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm

    WHERE
    SomaVida (1210 Rosewood Ave., Austin, TX 78702)

    WHAT
    ** Music outside under the trees! Two fine DJs will keep us on our toes with their eclectic picks.  Don’t miss the intoxicating carnival sounds of Attic Ted  at 4:45!  Then stay, because at 6:45,  Lizzi and The Lovers will debut their new band line up.
    ** A Raffle of fabulous prizes
    ** Face and body painting!
    ** Tarot card readings
    **Food, Beer, and More!

    WHY
    To fundraise for our organization, appreciate the last 4 years, look forward to the future of the ATEN, encourage exchanges, and to have fun together.

    Save the date  &  spread the word!

    P.S. If you have goods or services you would like to donate to the raffle, -OR- are interested in helping out on the day of the event, email karen@austintimeexchange.org -or- amanda@austintimeexchange.org


    Posted 2 months ago

  • Good reads + upcoming Events

    As green leaves uncurl and grow big, so does A.T.E.N.!

    Many new people have joined so far this year, and even more are expected at our next New Member Orientation on May 16th at 5pm. Don’t forget to regularly check out the “People” pages to see all the amazing human resources we have in our network and what they would like to give and receive.

    There are whispers on the wind of a June Birthday / Fundraiser Party that is going to be a lot of fun.  Think dunking booths, raffle items, and a diverse musical line-up… think about participating!  Anyone who wants to attend the next planning meeting for this event should also come out on the 16th at 5pm.  No soirée this month, just orientation and taking care of business; because next month we are going to fête it up!

    (Location: Soma Vida 1210 Rosewood Ave. 78702)

    Lastly, a link to an article that you may find informative and inspiring:

    The transformation of community activism into economic activism and the revival of cooperatives in the U.S. by Bernard Marszalek.



    Posted 3 months ago

  • Springing forward…

    Mark your calendars — the next orientation and potluck soiree is April 11th. Incidentally, it is the last one before… ATEN turns 4 years old!  Additional festivities have yet to be determined, so it shall remain a mystery for now whether or not there will be birthday cake at the soiree.  Tell your friends and anyone who might be interested in Time Exchange — if the weather is still this nice we can make it a picnic.


    Posted 4 months ago

  • Not Even Unnofficial SXSW Soiree

    Our next potluck and new member orientation is  Sunday, March 14th.

    Many people will be at SXSW, but even more people won’t.  Come to our Not Even Unofficial SXSW Soiree

    5-6pm New member orientation and meeting

    6-7:30pm Potluck and social

    Location: SomaVida, 1210 Rosewood, 78702

    Some of the potential topics we can discuss include:
    Community Gardens w/ reps from eastside community garden projects
    Golden Angels Fundraiser w/ Lani Clark
    Del Valle updates w/ Analeise Hill


    Posted 5 months ago

  • Arctic Soiree, January 10th

    We hope everyone had an excellent 2009 and look forward to the year to come.
    If you made a resolution this new year, you can have a little help from our friends.  Post a request on Austin Time Exchange and/or add to the discussion thread in the forum.
    Many resolutions can be done with the help of others, by helping others or working with others who might want the same goal.
    ~* Arctic Soiree this Sunday (There’s Prizes)
    It will be frozen over this weekend.  And while it will be cold, there isn’t any planned precipitation so the roads should be safe.
    Anyone who braves the arctic blast this weekend to attend the new member orientation or the potluck and social afterwards will be entered to win a $20 gift card to Tiffs Treats.
    There will be hot chocolate at the very least.
    Arctic Soiree, January 10th
    5-6pm New member orientation and meeting
    6-7:30pm Potluck and social
    Location: SomaVida, 1210 Rosewood, 78702

    If you want to RSVP, http://drapetomaniac.pingg.com/AustinTimeExchange


    Posted 7 months ago

  • Next Orientation, January 10th

    Members are having a get together this weekend (more information in the forum), but our next open meeting is on January 10th.

    We’ll post more information as the time gets coser.  If you’re a member of an organization that might benefit, you can show up then or contact us at info@austintimeexchange.org .


    Posted 7 months ago

  • Orientation and Holiday Soiree this Sunday

    Next Orientation and Holiday Soiree

    Sunday, December 13th
    5-6pm  New member orientation and meeting
    6-7:30pm  Potluck and hang out
    Location: SomaVida, 1210 Rosewood, 78702

    At this potluck, we will be having a little trade for a new or used gift to give t o others.  Please bring your crafts, artwork, good white elephant gifts, crafts you sell, gift certificates for services you provide,  fruits and veggies, or something from around the house.   Place your unwrapped item on the table when you get to the potluck, we will eat, chat, and then anyone that brought a gift is invited to pick up one they like on their way out.  Just bring anything that is gift suitable, something you might want to receive yourself.

    Last month, we mentioned that during the potluck we would be highlighting different organizations who are members of the Austin Time Exchange to help connect them with more volunteers.  We are featuring our very own group this month to talk about what we will be looking for in the new year. We hope to see you there.


    Posted 8 months ago

  • Time Exchange at work in a labyrinth

    A couple of our members got together to help clear and prepare a labyrinth for the upcoming East Austin Studio Tours. Take a look at their work at Synaesthetic Breakfast.


    Posted 9 months ago