From AshevilleLETS

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                          A s h e v i l l e L E T S
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                                                            January 25, 2008

Asheville LETS is off to a great start! We are entering 2008 with 275
exchanges under our belt - that's more than 3,000 LETS exchanged since
we launched last June. Meanwhile, 160 members have joined and the directory
now offers a variety of services from childcare to car repairs, growing
food to pet sitting and everything in between. But this is just the start!
2008 is going to be a huge year for our system as we build momentum, making
LETS a program that sustains and enriches our community.


== Contents ==

- Get More From LETS
- Upcoming Events
- Member Work Party Agenda


== Get More From LETS ==

Asheville LETS is off to a great start but we need your help. Starting a
trade system autonomous from the dollar is revolutionary and you are a key
player in this innovative network. With all trade systems there is a
building period and as we enter this next year, lets come together as a
community to ensure the success of our local economic revolution!  

We've hit the ground running but Asheville LETS is only as strong as its
members. With a little conscious effort you can make LETS work for you by
integrating it into your life. Please consider:

:: Checking out new offers and wants!!

:: Signing up for directory updates, opening your directory instead of the
   yellow pages

:: Reading the newsletter, coming to a LETS event, mingling, making
   friends, building community

:: Creating a new offer or want, volunteering for LETS, asking a friend to
   join, recruiting someone with a special talent or skill

If you are interested in volunteering to help the system on a regular basis
or for special events, please contact help_ashevillelets.org. Get
involved... LETS can work for you! 


== Upcoming Events ==

Note - If you would like to host a LETS-related event (like a potluck or
yard sale), send details of the event to info_ashevillelets.org so that
it can be included in this monthly newsletter.

MEMBER POTLUCK
  6:00pm Tuesday, January 29
  Downtown Asheville

  Come hang out, share food, give feedback about the system, and talk about
  how we can all help LETS work better for members. Contact
  info_ashevillelets.org or call 800-627-9060 for more information and
  directions!

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
  6:00pm Tuesday, February 5
  The Reid Center (Media Room)
  133 Livingston St, Asheville

  Help our system grow by sending anyone you know who wants to learn more
  about the network and sign up!

REVOLVE: BENEFIT DANCE PARTY
  Thursday, February 7
  8:00pm : new member orientation
  9:00pm : party kicks off
  Bobo Gallery (22 Lexington Ave)

  A night of music by Asheville LETS' favorite DJs - Olof, Joshu and dmf. A
  $5 donation gets you in. Finger food provided. Send your non-member 
  friends at 8pm to learn more & sign up. Want to help? Please contact us
  to make a culinary contribution!

CHILDCARE POTLUCK
  5-7pm Tuesday, February 19
  The Reid Center (Media Room)
  133 Livingston St, Asheville

  Come get to know others interested in providing or receiving childcare
  through LETS! Bring a dish and your own silverware if possible. Children
  welcome of course!

WINTER TRADE FAIR
  Sunday, March 2
  Time & location TBD

COMMUNITY DINNER
  6pm Monday, March 10
  The Grey Eagle (Twin Cousins Kitchen / Bar)
  185 Clingman Av, Asheville

  This will be the first in a series of regular gatherings for LETS
  members on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Grey Eagle. We anticipate 
  a discount of some sort on food for LETS members. Stay late and enjoy the
  contra-dance at 8pm!


== Member Work Party Agenda ==

AshevilleLETS will now hold member work parties the 3rd Tuesday of every
month instead of having an organizing meeting on the 1st Tuesday. Please
check ashevillelets.org for time and location of work parties to get
involved!

- Introductions
- Event planning / reflection
  + Member Potluck
  + Bobo dance benefit
  + Winter Trade Fair
- Intro pamphlet revisions
- Resolving inactive accounts