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Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Life happens, and it's completely understandable why we all weren't able to find the time to help, as much as we want to.

This actually brings up what I wanted to talk about tonight. I do believe that this community can do great things, however I feel like monthly meetings make us feel like we have to do stuff and we're stretching ourselves thin. My thought (and forgive me if we already settled on this, I'm a little under the weather at the moment) is that we can move the Eden Gives Back discussions back to the Community Planning Meeting, and still keep this section here for larger projects or meetings that might need to happen.

What do you guys think?
09/06/2011
Contributor: Breas Breas
I'm sorry if I shouldn't be posting this but Im reading about the school supplies and there is a really cool thing Elmers is doing right now if you "like" their FB page, or watch the video on their FB page, they will donate a school product to children in need (a foundation actually) link
09/06/2011
Contributor: Breas Breas
I'm new to this club thing and I'm having a hard time keeping up lol sorry everyone
09/06/2011
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
I like the idea of three month long projects. Since this now the season of canned food drives and the like, it would be great to have something along that theme and people can submit photos and all that until November then we switch to the Christmas drives. And of course this is also when shelters are asking for warm clothes, blankets and stuff like that.

Or we can donate stuff to the Red Cross for the Hurricane/tornado/floo d/brush fire victims.
09/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Life happens, and it's completely understandable why we all weren't able to find the time to help, as much as we want to.

This actually brings up what I wanted to talk about tonight. I do believe that this community can do great ... more
I think you are right and it is a great idea, we could even extend the time for the community planning meetings to compensate
09/06/2011
Contributor: Breas Breas
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Originally posted by Ansley
I like the idea of three month long projects. Since this now the season of canned food drives and the like, it would be great to have something along that theme and people can submit photos and all that until November then we switch to the Christmas ... more
I really like this idea and would like to participate
09/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Ansley
I like the idea of three month long projects. Since this now the season of canned food drives and the like, it would be great to have something along that theme and people can submit photos and all that until November then we switch to the Christmas ... more
Doing the Red Cross donations is actually something that could be a larger project if you'd like to email me about it.
09/06/2011
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Doing the Red Cross donations is actually something that could be a larger project if you'd like to email me about it.
On it!
09/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Wondermom
I think you are right and it is a great idea, we could even extend the time for the community planning meetings to compensate
And this way if there just isn't really anything the community can do at the moment, we don't spend an hour trying to reach for something that just might not be there at the time.
09/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Ansley
On it!
Awesome! I'll talk it over with peeps tomorrow and see what we can do. Can't hurt to ask at the very least
09/06/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
Life happens, and it's completely understandable why we all weren't able to find the time to help, as much as we want to.

This actually brings up what I wanted to talk about tonight. I do believe that this community can do great ... more
I like this idea, combining them would simplify things. At least for now.
09/06/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Breas
I'm sorry if I shouldn't be posting this but Im reading about the school supplies and there is a really cool thing Elmers is doing right now if you "like" their FB page, or watch the video on their FB page, they will donate a school ... more
Cool, thanks for the link.
09/06/2011
Contributor: Breas Breas
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Cool, thanks for the link.
You're welcome
09/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
So, if it's all settled that we'll move all of the regular chat back to the Community Planning Meetings, and ~ Stormy ~ is going to email me about a potential fundraiser, is there anything else that anybody would like to bring up?
09/06/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Wow, did y'all hear that pin drop?

09/06/2011
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
If we do a food drive...would donations through schools count? Almost all of the schools in my area do it twice a year---once in the spring and once in the fall.
09/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
since theres not much to talk about, can I tell a brag?

my little boy is potty training! *happy dance*
09/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by Ansley
If we do a food drive...would donations through schools count? Almost all of the schools in my area do it twice a year---once in the spring and once in the fall.
I think it would all count, we usually give to the library or right to the food pantry
09/06/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley
If we do a food drive...would donations through schools count? Almost all of the schools in my area do it twice a year---once in the spring and once in the fall.
Same with ours. My kids always ask for cans and such.
09/06/2011
Contributor: Illumin8 Illumin8
Hey everyone, as I said in the other meeting this evening, I've enjoyed sitting in on these meetings, even though I haven't been saying much. I am learning more about the process of these meetings. Thanks!
09/06/2011
Contributor: Breas Breas
If anyone is bored and wants to message me and let me know how these meetings work, that would be nice lol... I also would like to participate in the activities brought up but I am not sure how to go about it
09/06/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Wondermom
since theres not much to talk about, can I tell a brag?

my little boy is potty training! *happy dance*
YAY! What fun those days are, eh?
09/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by Breas
If anyone is bored and wants to message me and let me know how these meetings work, that would be nice lol... I also would like to participate in the activities brought up but I am not sure how to go about it
you just jump in and speak up when you feel like it
09/06/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
YAY! What fun those days are, eh?
very fun days, with his autism and delays he has waited till nearly 6 to start
09/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Ansley
If we do a food drive...would donations through schools count? Almost all of the schools in my area do it twice a year---once in the spring and once in the fall.
I would be ok with that. It would be the act that counts!
09/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Wondermom
since theres not much to talk about, can I tell a brag?

my little boy is potty training! *happy dance*
Yay! Congratulations!
09/06/2011
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Quote:
Originally posted by Breas
If anyone is bored and wants to message me and let me know how these meetings work, that would be nice lol... I also would like to participate in the activities brought up but I am not sure how to go about it
You'll see the posts on the forum calling for participants, don't worry about that. The key to these meetings is your F5 button---refresh, refresh, refresh!
09/06/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Breas
If anyone is bored and wants to message me and let me know how these meetings work, that would be nice lol... I also would like to participate in the activities brought up but I am not sure how to go about it
Hit F5 often to refresh the page, and then chime in when you've got something you want to say We're good listeners.


Or if you mean joining in the actual activities---the two meetings we've been at tonight are just planning meetings, so the actual activities are still in the works. We're just tossing out ideas.
09/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Illumin8
Hey everyone, as I said in the other meeting this evening, I've enjoyed sitting in on these meetings, even though I haven't been saying much. I am learning more about the process of these meetings. Thanks!
Hey! Glad you could make it, even if this meeting is less than happening right now lol.
09/06/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Antipova
Hit F5 often to refresh the page, and then chime in when you've got something you want to say We're good listeners.


Or if you mean joining in the actual activities---the two meetings we've been at tonight are just planning ... more
Yes, this
09/06/2011