From AshevilleLETS

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                          A s h e v i l l e L E T S
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                                                            March 15, 2008

Spring is almost here and it's a great time to clean-out and recirculate
things that you aren't using anymore - and LETS can help! We now have over
160 members and the last four months have seen an amazing growth in
exchange activity. We keep hearing more and more stories about the amazing
ways that you are putting LETS to work. With lots of tasty community events
on the calendar, you can't afford to hibernate any longer! Check it out
below.

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directory.


== Contents ==

- Upcoming Events
- Member Work Party Agenda


== 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.

MEMBERS' WORK PARTY
  6:00pm Tuesday, March 18
  The Dripolator
  144 Biltmore Ave

  They said it couldn't be done, but we wouldn't take 'no' for an answer!
  Now the dream is a reality - a work session merged with a party! Have
  fun and be a productive member of society at the same time; help us
  organize Asheville LETS and share your ideas for improving the system.

COMPUTER REPAIR CLINIC
  12-4pm Sunday, March 30
  Montford

  Members Scott and Matthew will be hosting a computer repair clinic for
  anyone with technological headaches. Bring your PC, Mac or Linux machine
  and they will help you work out the kinks and drive out the bugs. Need
  a quick tutorial in some arcane software? Want advice on upgrades?
  Drop-in attendance by donation. Call 253-0149 for directions.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
  6:00pm Tuesday, April 1
  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! Only a fool would miss this opportunity.

COMMUNITY DINNER
  6pm Monday, April 14
  The Grey Eagle (Twin Cousins Kitchen / Bar)
  185 Clingman Av, Asheville

  The second 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!

ANNUAL SPRING SEEDLING SWAP
  Saturday, April 26
  2:00pm : Seedling Swap
  5:00pm : New Member Orientation
  Magnolia Park, Montford (Flint St & Magnolia Ave)

  Bring your extra seedlings, cuttings, bulbs, seeds, trees, etc and you'll
  go home with a bunch of beautiful new plants brought by others. There is
  no money or LETS exchanged, just people, food & fun. Invite your friends
  (LETS or otherwise) and bring finger food to share, labeled seedling
  swap contribution(s) and a big box to take home all of your new goodies.
  Individuals interested in LETS can sign up following the swap at a 5pm
  orientation.


== Member Work Party Agenda ==

Asheville LETS holds member work parties the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Please check ashevillelets.org for time and location of work parties to get
involved! Send agenda suggestions to help@ashevillelets.org.

- Introductions
- Event planning
  + Spring Seedling Swap
  + Spring Trade Fair
- Synthesize call data
- Financial update (incl. member contributions)
- Spring directory