tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38758300470560216822024-03-05T00:32:03.312-08:00Houston Heights Time BankSara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-61726254384761630642010-05-13T04:09:00.000-07:002010-05-13T04:10:19.794-07:00Time Bank Updates<span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" >Greetings from the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://heightstimebank.org/" target="_blank"><span>Heights Time Bank</span></a>! Summer is almost here! What needs will you have this month that could be filled by a neighbor in the time bank? What new skills, hobbies, talents could you add to the time bank?<div> <div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heights Time Bank Stats<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Number of Members = </span>39<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span></div><div class="im"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Requests = </span>Can you be someone's workout buddy? What about helping someone keep their houseplants thriving with a few pointers?<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span></div></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Offers = </span>Sewing lessons, tutoring, budgeting, and cooking</span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Ahead: <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">May</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><ul><li><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, May 14 @ 7pm: </span>Join us for a potluck picnic and silent film at Discovery Green and free to bring your friends, family, neighbors--or anyone else interested in time banking! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location</span> = Discovery Green; </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span>saracotner@yahoo.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><b>Sunday, May 23 @ 4pm: </b>Attend the brief new member orientation to learn all about the how's and why's of time banking. <b>Location =</b> 1134 Jerome Street; <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span>saracotner@yahoo.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><div><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" > </span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Steps </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> <br />Not-Yet-Members: </span>Follow the directions below to set up your profile. Then e-mail Sara at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> to set up an orientation if you have not yet attended one.<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://community.timebanks.org/" target="_blank"><b><span>http://community.timebanks.org</span></b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on <b>Find Your Time Bank</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Scroll down to the Houston Heights Time Bank</span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Complete Steps 1-4 to set up your account</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Members: </span>Continue to add your requests and your offers by following the directions below:<br /><ol><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://community.timebanks.org/" target="_blank"><b>http://community.timebanks.org</b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sign in</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Happy Time Banking!</span></span></div></div>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-8018561305725813262010-04-12T04:45:00.001-07:002010-04-12T04:45:40.753-07:00Time Bank Updates<span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" >Greetings from the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://heightstimebank.org/" target="_blank"><span>Heights Time Bank</span></a>! Happy April! What needs will you have this month that could be filled by a neighbor in the time bank? What new skills, hobbies, talents could you add to the time bank?<div class="im"><br /><div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heights Time Bank Stats<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Number of Members = </span>38<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Requests = </span>Can you be someone's workout buddy? What about helping someone keep their houseplants thriving with a few pointers?<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Offers = </span>Sewing lessons, budgeting, and cooking</span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Ahead: <span style="font-size:100%;">April</span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, April 16 @ 7pm: </span>Join us for a potluck picnic and silent film at Discovery Green and free to bring your friends, family, neighbors--or anyone else interested in time banking! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location</span> = Discovery Green (when you RSVP, we can figure out if it makes sense to carpool or meet down there); </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span>saracotner@yahoo.com<br /></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" > </span><br /></li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><li><b>Sunday, April 18 @ 4pm: </b>Attend the brief new member orientation to learn all about the how's and why's of time banking. <b>Location =</b> 1134 Jerome Street; <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span>saracotner@yahoo.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span></li> </span></ul><div><div><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" > </span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Steps </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> <br />Not-Yet-Members: </span>Follow the directions below to set up your profile. Then e-mail Sara at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> to set up an orientation if you have not yet attended one.<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://community.timebanks.org/" target="_blank"><b><span>http://community.timebanks.org</span></b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on <b>Find Your Time Bank</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Scroll down to the Houston Heights Time Bank</span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Complete Steps 1-4 to set up your account</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Members: </span>Continue to add your requests and your offers by following the directions below:<br /><ol><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://community.timebanks.org/" target="_blank"><b>http://community.timebanks.org</b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sign in</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Happy Time Banking!</span></span></div></div>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-23234884423391812942010-03-01T04:41:00.001-08:002010-03-01T04:41:13.575-08:00Time Bank Updates<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" >Greetings from the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://heightstimebank.org/"><span>Heights Time Bank</span></a>! Happy March! What needs will you have this month that could be filled by a neighbor in the time bank?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heights Time Bank Stats<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Number of Members = </span>38<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Requests = </span>Can you be someone's workout buddy? What about helping someone keep their houseplants thriving with a few pointers?<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Offers = </span>Resume writing, budgeting, and cooking. </span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Ahead: <span style="font-size:130%;">March</span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><br /></li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><li><b><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1267447017_0">Sunday, March 7 @ 4pm</span>: </b>Attend the brief new member orientation to learn all about the how's and why's of time banking. <b>Location =</b> 1134 Jerome Street; <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com"><span>saracotner@yahoo.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1267447017_1">Friday, March 12 @ 7pm</span>: </span>Join us for a potluck and Bocce Ball! Feel free to bring your friends, family, neighbors--or anyone else interested in time banking! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location</span> = 1134 Jerome Street; </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com"><span>saracotner@yahoo.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </span></ul><div class="im"><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" > </span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Steps </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> <br />Not-Yet-Members: </span>Follow the directions below to set up your profile. Then e-mail Sara at <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> to set up an orientation if you have not yet attended one.<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b><span>http://community.timebanks.org</span></b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on <b>Find Your Time Bank</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Scroll down to the Houston Heights Time Bank</span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Complete Steps 1-4 to set up your account</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Members: </span>Continue to add your requests and your offers by following the directions below:<br /><ol><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1267447017_2">http://community.timebanks.org</span></b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sign in</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Happy Time Banking!<br /></span></span></div></span>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-86727654135886426302010-01-12T18:01:00.001-08:002010-01-12T18:01:40.957-08:00Time Bank Updates<span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" >Greetings from the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://heightstimebank.org/"><span>Heights Time Bank</span></a>! 'Tis a new year. Have you thought about all the ways in which the Heights Time Bank can be of service to you this January? We're up to 38 members with a wide variety of requests and offers...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heights Time Bank Stats<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Number of Members = </span>38<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Requests = </span>Can you help someone maintain their New Year's resolutions by being a workout buddy? What about helping someone keep their houseplants thriving with a few pointers?<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Offers = </span>Are you looking for a new job in 2010? Megan can help you with your resume writing and job search. What about trying to watch your wallet in the new year? Katie can help you lower your cable bill and Aly (who runs a high end <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1263347650_0">financial services firm</span>) can help you get your budget in order! Are you looking to learn a new hobby? Gena can teach you a few guitar basics, and Katie can teach you how to cook!<br /> <br /></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Ahead: <span style="font-size:100%;">January</span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1263347650_1">Friday, January 15 @ 7pm</span>: </span>Come to a <b>fondue party</b>! We will be serving cheese and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1263347650_2">chocolate fondue</span>. Bring an item or a drink to share and earn a time dollar, or just bring yourself and spend a time dollar. Feel free to bring your friends, family, neighbors--or anyone else interested in time banking! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location</span> = 1134 Jerome Street; </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com"><span>saracotner@yahoo.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" > </span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" > </span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Steps </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> <br />Not-Yet-Members: </span>Follow the directions below to set up your profile. Then e-mail Sara at <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> to set up an orientation if you have not yet attended one.<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b><span>http://community.timebanks.org</span></b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on <b>Find Your Time Bank</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Scroll down to the Houston Heights Time Bank</span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Complete Steps 1-4 to set up your account</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Members: </span>Continue to add your requests and your offers by following the directions below:<br /><ol><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1263347650_3">http://community.timebanks.org</span></b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sign in</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Happy Time Banking!</span></span></span></span>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-82890275210180132682009-10-11T19:37:00.001-07:002009-10-11T19:37:48.444-07:00Time Bank Updates<span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heights Time Bank Stats<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Number of Members = </span>37<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Requests = </span>Help hanging rain gutters, instruction about how to take care of house plants<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Offers = </span>Help with lowering your cable bill, filling your freezer with home-cooked meals<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> <br /></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Back: <span style="font-size:100%;">September </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Houston Heights Time Bank was featured on KPFT 90.1 on Wednesday, September 30 in a 30-minute interview on ECO-ology. Listen to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://archive.kpft.org/pls.php?mp3fil=8357082">the segment</a>!<br /></span></li></ul><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Ahead: October</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, October 16 @ 7pm: </span>Join us for a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Time Bank Potluck</span>! Bring a dish or a drink to share and earn a time dollar, or just bring yourself and spend a time dollar. Feel free to bring your friends, family, neighbors--or anyone else interested in time banking! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location</span> = 1134 Jerome Street; </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com"><span>saracotner@yahoo.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" > </span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" > </span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Steps </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> <br />Not-Yet-Members: </span>Follow the directions below to set up your profile. Then e-mail Sara at <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> to set up an orientation if you have not yet attended one.<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b><span>http://community.timebanks.org</span></b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on <b>Find Your Time Bank</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Scroll down to the Houston Heights Time Bank</span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Complete Steps 1-4 to set up your account</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Members: </span>Continue to add your requests and your offers by following the directions below:<br /><ol><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b>http://community.timebanks.org</b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sign in</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Happy Time Banking!</span></span></span></span>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-85164873324709290862009-09-11T16:53:00.001-07:002009-09-11T16:53:56.405-07:00Time Bank Updates<span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heights Time Bank Stats<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Number of Members = </span>35<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Requests = </span>Help with starting a compost pile, housekeeping help, a workout buddy<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Offers = </span>Web database programming, budgeting help, care care<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Ahead: September</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Sunday, September 13 @ 4:00pm: </span>Join us for a brief <span style="font-weight: bold;">New Member Orientation</span>! We will discuss how a time bank got started in the Heights, as well as how to join and participate. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location =</span> 1134 Jerome Street; <span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span>saracotner@yahoo.com</span><br /></a></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, September 18 @ 7pm: </span>Join us for a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Time Bank Potluck</span>! Bring a dish or a drink to share and earn a time dollar, or just bring yourself and spend a time dollar. Feel free to bring your friends, family, neighbors--or anyone else interested in time banking! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location</span> = 1134 Jerome Street; </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span>saracotner@yahoo.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><br /></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Steps </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Not-Yet-Members: </span>Follow the directions below to set up your profile. Then e-mail Sara at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> to set up an orientation if you have not yet attended one.<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://community.timebanks.org/" target="_blank"><b><span>http://community.timebanks.org</span></b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on <b>Find Your Time Bank</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Scroll down to the Houston Heights Time Bank</span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Complete Steps 1-4 to set up your account</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Members: </span>Continue to add your requests and your offers by following the directions below:<br /><ol><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://community.timebanks.org/" target="_blank"><b>http://community.timebanks.org</b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sign in</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b>give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Happy Time Banking!</span></span></span></span>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-64619366489693643152009-06-15T15:06:00.000-07:002009-08-09T16:14:09.540-07:00Upcoming EventsInterested in learning more about time banking? Attend one of the following events:<br /><ol><li>Join us for our next <span style="font-weight: bold;">monthly potluck</span>: Friday, August 21! Bring a dish to share and earn a time dollar or just bring yourself for a cost of one time dollar. Feel free to bring friends and family! Location: 1133 Winston Street; 77009.</li><li>Attend our <span style="font-weight: bold;">new member orientation</span> on Sunday, September 6 from 4:00-4:30pm at 1134 Jerome Street.</li></ol>We hope to see you there!Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-4242242137412525322009-06-03T17:03:00.000-07:002009-06-03T17:04:13.663-07:00Monthly Newsletter<table style="white-space: normal;" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><div style=""><div><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" >Greetings from the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://heightstimebank.org/">Heights Time Bank</a>! Summer is unofficially here! The Time Bank is full of requests for pet sitters and rides to the airport (myself included--my partner and I are heading to Greece for our honeymoon!). <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heights Time Bank Stats<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Number of Members = </span>25<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Requests = </span>Transportation to the airport, childcare, workout buddy<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Offers = </span>Help with errands, editing services, water color lessons<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Ahead: June</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, June 7 @ 4:00pm: </span>Join us for a brief <span style="font-weight: bold;">New Member Orientation</span>! We will discuss how a time bank got started in the Heights, as well as how to join and participate. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location =</span> 1134 Jerome Street; <span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com<br /> </a></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com"><br /> </a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">DATE CHANGE:</span> Friday, June 12 @ 7pm: </span>Join us for a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Time Bank Potluck</span>! Bring a dish or a drink to share and earn a time dollar, or just bring yourself and spend a time dollar. Feel free to bring your friends, family, neighbors--or anyone else interested in time banking! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location</span> = 1134 Jerome Street; </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP = </span><a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Back: May</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monthly Potluck: </span>We congregated in the backyard and dined on pizza, spinach and artichoke dip, bruschetta, and chocolate-chip cookie ice-cream sandwiches!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Steps </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Not-Yet-Members: </span>Follow the directions below to set up your profile. Then e-mail Sara at <a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> or Sue at <a href="mailto:spurkis@yahoo.com">spurkis@yahoo.com</a> to set up an orientation if you have not yet attended one.<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b style="">http://community.timebanks.org</b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on <b style="">Find Your Time Bank</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Scroll down to the Houston Heights Time Bank</span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Complete Steps 1-4 to set up your account</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b style="">give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Members: </span>Continue to add your requests and your offers by following the directions below:<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b style="">http://community.timebanks.org</b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sign in</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b style="">give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Happy Time Banking!<br /></span></span><br /></div></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-35531348936475398272009-05-03T15:11:00.000-07:002009-05-03T15:12:46.238-07:00Monthly Newsletter<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Coordinator's Corner</span></span><br /><br />Greetings from the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://heightstimebank.org/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241388684_0">Heights Time Bank</span></a>! I had my first official time banking exchange this month. I met Debbie at the pot luck. The following week, I went over to her house to help her declutter and organize her office. Just for the record, I'm not some sort of decluttering or organizational consultant or expert. However, I have read some books, and I like to think that I can provide good company and motivation to get a daunting task done. As we cleared out piles and piles of paper, I thought to myself, "Hooray for the Houston Heights Time Bank! Without it, I would never have been sitting in a neighbor's house helping her organize her space. What an amazing way to meet new people and build a network of neighbors helping neighbors." I hope you find yourself helping and being helped by your neighbors this month!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heights Time Bank Stats<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Number of Members = </span>25<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Requests = </span>Pet-sitting, banjo lessons, help with hanging <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241388684_1">rain gutters</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sampling of Offers = </span>Workout buddy, graphic design, fresh eggs from backyard chickens<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Ahead: May</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241388684_2">Sunday, May 3 @ 4:00pm</span>: </span>Join us for a brief <span style="font-weight: bold;">New Member Orientation</span>! We will discuss how a time bank got started in the Heights, as well as how to join and participate. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location =</span> 1134 Jerome Street<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241388684_3">Friday, May 15 @ 7pm</span>: </span>Join us for a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Time Bank Potluck</span>! Bring a dish or a drink to share and earn a time dollar, or just bring yourself and spend a time dollar. Feel free to bring your friends, family, neighbors--or anyone else interested in time banking! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Location</span> = 1134 Jerome Street<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Looking Back: April </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Time Bank Opening: </span>We officially opened the Houston Heights Time Bank when we reached 20 members. Our goal is to have 150 by next March! Remember, you earn an hour for every new person you recruit!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Second Business Partnership: </span>We partnered with <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://sewcraftyhouston.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241388684_4">Sew Crafty</span></a> on White Oak! Our business partners help keep the time bank free to members. A huge thank you to Sarah for helping to make our dream a reality! We are still looking for two more business partners to donate $150 a year to subsidize the cost of our software. If you know of any leads, please <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241388684_5">e-mail me</span></a>.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monthly Potluck: </span>We didn't let the rain deter us from our monthly meet and greet. We met new people while munching on yummy snacks (like six-layer dip, quiche, cous-cous, cupcakes, etc.!).<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Next Steps </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Not-Yet-Members: </span>Follow the directions below to set up your profile. Then e-mail Sara at <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241388684_6">saracotner@yahoo.com</span> or Sue at <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241388684_7">spurkis@yahoo.com</span> to set up an orientation if you have not yet attended one.<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b style=""><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241388684_8">http://community.timebanks.org</span></b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on <b style="">Find Your Time Bank</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Scroll down to the Houston Heights Time Bank</span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Complete Steps 1-4 to set up your account</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b style="">give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Current Members: </span>Continue to add your requests and your offers by following the directions below:<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b style="">http://community.timebanks.org</b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sign in</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on the <b style="">give & receive</b> tab to create or receive an offer</span></li></ol> <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Happy Time Banking!</span></span></span>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-87423357293459776802009-04-28T06:38:00.000-07:002009-04-28T06:40:04.120-07:00Next New Member OrientationOur next new member orientation is <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, May 3, at 4:00</span>pm at 1134 Jerome Street. The orientation will last approximately 30 minutes. We hope to see you there!Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-71742433840864959272009-04-21T12:52:00.000-07:002009-04-21T13:03:00.128-07:00Our Newest Organizational Partner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn03xYZDXf4WL6tXH_5TdbkrL-8UgC21DKwNoY8DcHXOszRvw94jX2PHPbd8J2H92LyFuj_32cruNpIXTmTkmyu3to_i2iqlXdmeTiiJooHbESiEYJ0UZFSRa-y3ywbR0EIPqnFx-Vl5Y/s1600-h/SewCrafty.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn03xYZDXf4WL6tXH_5TdbkrL-8UgC21DKwNoY8DcHXOszRvw94jX2PHPbd8J2H92LyFuj_32cruNpIXTmTkmyu3to_i2iqlXdmeTiiJooHbESiEYJ0UZFSRa-y3ywbR0EIPqnFx-Vl5Y/s400/SewCrafty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327236953087783282" border="0" /></a><br />I am so pleased and honored to announce our newest Organizational Partner: <a href="http://sewcraftyhouston.com/">Sew Crafty</a>!<br /><br />Generous financial support from organizational partners helps keep the Heights Time Bank free for members.<br /><br />Sew Crafty is a craft studio and sewing lounge located on White Oak. They offer classes in sewing, knitting, kids crafts and general DIY projects, which give people of all different crafting experiences the chance to learn new skills and have a blast.<br /><br />I suggest you run--don't walk--to their site to <a href="http://sewcraftyhouston.com/index.php/calendar/">sign up for classes</a>!<br /><br />Sew Crafty will also be exchanging time bank services as an organization (i.e., free classes!), so be on the lookout for their offers and requests!Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-24023085462798035342009-04-20T05:44:00.001-07:002009-04-20T05:49:47.875-07:00Our April Potluck Was a Blast!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogRcNWojAL65oCc3D5x2SdqtkXlSiny659PxEiAeqqTzXAQgzP6bJYYGK78KRVt5xk6DwGMEKTvbORY38CWGa1USXkf11bCxZNgE-QZbzryr8zlDPyeQSMlaQVPtKTYI3GuibYjwmRTQ/s1600-h/IMG_5017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogRcNWojAL65oCc3D5x2SdqtkXlSiny659PxEiAeqqTzXAQgzP6bJYYGK78KRVt5xk6DwGMEKTvbORY38CWGa1USXkf11bCxZNgE-QZbzryr8zlDPyeQSMlaQVPtKTYI3GuibYjwmRTQ/s400/IMG_5017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326753942566553874" border="0" /></a><br />Several Heights time bankers braved the bad weather--with yummy dishes in tow--to join us for the April potluck!<br /><br />We enjoyed good food, good conversation, and good company (as well as a good game of Jenga!).<br /><br />Please save the date for our next potluck:<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Friday, May 15</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> @ </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >7pm</span><br /></div><br />Looking forward to seeing you then!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpFCofcnzdmLbx_Q8sD-3TIkRsiNn9puQhIHthrW_lcEVYm0sIhNWzj8kD2LbBG-UeKN4riOzShagomGTYxy61QcVMPGt2HOWYvehSqyFIdkKaPtVuyowHjZ3xkL7kaRxvQIUeWMZ1AA/s1600-h/IMG_5021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpFCofcnzdmLbx_Q8sD-3TIkRsiNn9puQhIHthrW_lcEVYm0sIhNWzj8kD2LbBG-UeKN4riOzShagomGTYxy61QcVMPGt2HOWYvehSqyFIdkKaPtVuyowHjZ3xkL7kaRxvQIUeWMZ1AA/s400/IMG_5021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326754672267001794" border="0" /></a>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-87352368099911687132009-04-17T05:51:00.000-07:002009-04-17T06:00:43.966-07:00The Time Bank Is Officially Open!We've been waiting until we reached 20 members to officially begin exchanging. And we made it!<br /><br />There are tons of services to choose from already, such as:<br /><ol><li>Electrical work</li><li>Microsoft Office help</li><li>Knitting lessons</li><li>A personal shopper</li><li>Transportation</li><li>Yard work/Gardening</li><li>Babysitting</li><li>Housework</li><li>Wine tasting/pairing</li><li>Carpentry</li><li>Construction</li><li>Volleyball lessons</li><li>Instruction about how to teach your child to read</li><li>Sewing projects</li><li>Copy-editing<br /></li></ol>If you live within our boundaries (north of I-10, south of 610, east of Shepherd, and west of I-45) and would like to join the Heights Time Bank, follow these easy steps to create a profile:<br /><ol><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Go to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://community.timebanks.org/"><b style=""><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1239973166_3">http://community.timebanks.org</span></b></a></span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Click on <b style="">Find Your Time Bank</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Scroll down to the Houston Heights Time Bank</span></li><li> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">Complete Steps 1-4 to set up your account</span></li></ol>Looking forward to time baking with you!Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-13202990450594501712009-04-01T15:50:00.000-07:002009-04-01T15:57:57.327-07:00You're Invited!To our next Heights Time Bank potluck!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where: </span>1134 Jerome Street; 77009<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">When: </span>Friday, April 17th at 7 pm<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Who: </span>Current Time Bank members + others who are interested in learning about time banking<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How: </span>Bring a dish or drink to share (you'll earn one time dollar) or just bring yourself (which will cost you one time dollar)<br /><br />To RSVP or ask questions, <a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">e-mail Sara</a> or call (832) 217-6239.<br /><br />We look forward to seeing you!Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-39730146687002249372009-03-23T14:20:00.000-07:002009-03-23T14:31:56.828-07:00Join Us for a New Member OrientationOur next New Member Orientation will be <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, April 1, </span>from <span style="font-weight: bold;">4:15-5:30pm </span>at the Friends For Life building at 246 W. 19th Street.<br /><br />Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> if you would like to attend.<br /><br />We hope to see you there!Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-3010679167398064782009-03-20T01:23:00.000-07:002009-03-20T01:23:00.584-07:00Join the Heights Time BankThe Houston Heights Time Bank will officially open when we have reached 20 active members. Right now, we have 9.<br /><br />What are you waiting for? Joining the Time Bank is free, you earn five hours just for signing up, and you can spent as much or as little time as your schedule allows.<br /><br />Check out some of the services already available:<br /><ol><li>Carpentry</li><li>Wine pairing</li><li>Juggling lessons</li><li>Having a custom dog bed made<br /></li><li>Pet sitting</li><li>Rides to the airport</li><li>Electrical work</li><li>Volleyball lessons</li><li>Plumbing</li><li>And many more!</li></ol>And here are some of the requests that are waiting to be filled:<br /><ol><li>Help with indoor plants</li><li>Workout buddy</li><li>Spanish lessons</li><li>Help with landscaping vision</li></ol>Join us today! Help build community in the Heights, one hour at a time. E-mail <a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> to set up your new member orientation.Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-1161239169925001892009-03-17T11:10:00.000-07:002009-03-17T16:18:52.125-07:00Heights Time Bank on Fox News<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" id="video" data="http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video/videoplayer.swf" width="320" height="280"><param value="http://www.myfoxhouston.com/video/videoplayer.swf" name="movie"><param value="&skin=MP1ExternalAll-MFL.swf&embed=true&adSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fad%2Edoubleclick%2Enet%2Fadx%2Ftsg%2Ekriv%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%3Bdcmt%3Dtext%2Fxml%3Bpos%3D%3Btile%3D2%3Bsz%3D320x240%3Bord%3D584165661424614000%3Frand%3D0%2E9711733312052496&flv=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emyfoxhouston%2Ecom%2Ffeeds%2FoutboundFeed%3FobfType%3DVIDEO%5FPLAYER%5FSMIL%5FFEED%26componentId%3D121804287&img=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia2%2Emyfoxhouston%2Ecom%2F%2Fphoto%2F2009%2F03%2F17%2F090317timebanks%5Ftmb0000%5F20090317174410123%5F640%5F480%2EJPG&story=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emyfoxhouston%2Ecom%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Fweird%2F090317%5Fprogram%5Ftime%5Fbank" name="FlashVars"><param value="all" name="allowNetworking"><param value="always" name="allowScriptAccess"></object><br /><br />The Houston Heights Time Bank was featured on Fox News! A huge thank you goes out to member Michael and our Time Bank Coordinator, Sara.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><blockquote style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;">A group of heights residents just started a neighborhood TimeBank system that allows members to barter services, instead of paying for them. </div><p style="text-align: justify;">"If you spend an hour doing something for a neighbor-- like babysitting or guitar lessons or small home repair-- then you earn a time dollar you can spend to get another neighbor to do something for you," Organizer Sara Cotner explains.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The Heights TimeBank is just 2 weeks old, but there are neighborhood timebanks like it all around the world.</p></blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"></p>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-34039810998431881102009-03-16T15:33:00.000-07:002009-03-16T15:48:13.631-07:00Our First Organizational Partner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMIUA_T9RfnxOkyPMdom4vnFZGbFPtVqBrrwdLCEYPV6EiarKuld5_9FQCXmkqXWjWSyQs3BF7gfK_ObyLrog1U1GN3uUBKNfGwYQpkeT0JqgSZITUcfMqMM-mh7pxdCsKdLVJwwmAPI/s1600-h/BAF_LOGOO.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMIUA_T9RfnxOkyPMdom4vnFZGbFPtVqBrrwdLCEYPV6EiarKuld5_9FQCXmkqXWjWSyQs3BF7gfK_ObyLrog1U1GN3uUBKNfGwYQpkeT0JqgSZITUcfMqMM-mh7pxdCsKdLVJwwmAPI/s400/BAF_LOGOO.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313917583964866978" border="0" /></a>Our first organizational partner is the <a href="http://brazilianarts.org/">Brazilian Arts Foundation</a> on 1133 E. 11th Street. Their generous support will help keep the Houston Heights Time Bank free for members.<br /><br />This non-profit organization offers Capoeira, Capoeira for Kids, Music/Maculele/Capoeira, Portuguese, and Roda classes, as well as a Samba Workout. Classes occur Monday through Saturday. You can find their <a href="http://brazilianarts.org/programs.html">class schedule</a> on their website.<br /><br />This organization has a history of helping the community. They work with senior citizens, as well as schools, in their effort to promote "education, good health and vibrant culture." They also perform across the city and host events, such as the BAF Brazilian Movie Night Series, which is free to the community.<br /><br />We are honored to have their support, and we look forward to collaborating with them!Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-90152294044437055812009-03-16T06:14:00.000-07:002009-03-16T06:22:55.887-07:00Informal Orientation March 16Interested in learning about how Time Banking can bring valuable skills and services to you for free? And build community at the same time?<br /><br />Join us for an informal, 30-minute orientation at <a href="http://www.antidotecoffee.com/">Antidote</a> Coffee House at 729 Studewood Street today, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday March 16, at 4:00pm</span>.Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-27502451302998564292009-03-15T20:02:00.000-07:002009-03-15T20:18:39.824-07:00Time Banks Featured on Good Morning America<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFb1InMAc_o7S3poVNrUEguF_NdoNzDpjkhaWn61JstmijE5BMGD1YwaPBZ5CWLow3CX-jsxXaxbDp0oL25r8L4CiL76Jk3T8M-4ceAg87QRnsNIg-FOqLikU9XQDH88I-Q1OSrAJinTU/s1600-h/GMA.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFb1InMAc_o7S3poVNrUEguF_NdoNzDpjkhaWn61JstmijE5BMGD1YwaPBZ5CWLow3CX-jsxXaxbDp0oL25r8L4CiL76Jk3T8M-4ceAg87QRnsNIg-FOqLikU9XQDH88I-Q1OSrAJinTU/s400/GMA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313619724840009490" border="0" /></a><br />Time Banks were the star of Good Morning America this weekend. You can check out the short segment <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=7082441">here</a>. If you live in the Houston Heights and are interested in joining our local Time Bank, please e-mail <a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> or call (832) 217-6239.Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-74246981120392115522009-03-11T20:42:00.001-07:002009-03-11T20:57:25.452-07:00Informal Orientation March 12Interested in time banking? Please join us for an informal orientation on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday, March 12</span> at <span style="font-weight: bold;">5:45pm</span>. We're meeting at 1134 Jerome Street. You don't need to bring anything (except yourselves + friends/neighbors/family who live in the Heights and are interested in time banking, too!). Call Sara @ (832) 217-6239 with questions or e-mail <a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a>.Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-19160336355176434882009-03-11T12:55:00.000-07:002009-03-11T12:57:13.679-07:00Our Membership GoalsOur goal is to have 20 registered members by Friday, March 13 and 150 registered members by March 2010. Help make this goal a reality! Attend a new member orientation and complete your online profile to get started. E-mail <a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> for more details.Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-35917945474118192762009-03-11T12:42:00.000-07:002009-03-11T12:53:28.600-07:00New Member Orientation a Success!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeU9rESsfyE44jh2C5FlNO8LI0H3CM7qgP9qdGD-pqxiHNQDxw-0xVwDsoNkc9GojmxzAeI00zjyi9AQtAVK37ws5AhCphSa2fuYsgbliN2YqdklXCxd33xYuh3hXm8d9Po02U32w_mY0/s1600-h/IMG_4827.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeU9rESsfyE44jh2C5FlNO8LI0H3CM7qgP9qdGD-pqxiHNQDxw-0xVwDsoNkc9GojmxzAeI00zjyi9AQtAVK37ws5AhCphSa2fuYsgbliN2YqdklXCxd33xYuh3hXm8d9Po02U32w_mY0/s400/IMG_4827.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312019557955774770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5HqPOV47SXHhfzqwyHSWyqaJKTyfwP939ZlIDVixfBCE5P1Sx7czIBKlgLrVfaqCp7F_79KnSYamyy5jinGxwuW-hd0tGdTQagYMOm6b7gcCMBQtJzVn-RWf2Eft7bgFlDeWy6FyRN8/s1600-h/IMG_4828.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5HqPOV47SXHhfzqwyHSWyqaJKTyfwP939ZlIDVixfBCE5P1Sx7czIBKlgLrVfaqCp7F_79KnSYamyy5jinGxwuW-hd0tGdTQagYMOm6b7gcCMBQtJzVn-RWf2Eft7bgFlDeWy6FyRN8/s400/IMG_4828.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312019666673963682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXilB-z2yF-Ty011kqcAzOLS3Hg7rpebTlIB8steN8FiQCzu8hOPQxcep5i63IIyOkja6I4AcE8UV96JgXxoHDsAWG_tU4Xq2HetgBa_2ThXAK1zp659K1e7rB2GkeUcBSPGWT7O7Iu5w/s1600-h/IMG_4831.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXilB-z2yF-Ty011kqcAzOLS3Hg7rpebTlIB8steN8FiQCzu8hOPQxcep5i63IIyOkja6I4AcE8UV96JgXxoHDsAWG_tU4Xq2HetgBa_2ThXAK1zp659K1e7rB2GkeUcBSPGWT7O7Iu5w/s400/IMG_4831.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312019908010891890" border="0" /></a><br />On Sunday, March 8, neighbors from all over the Heights attended the Houston Heights Time Bank new member orientation.<br /><br />We introduced ourselves by sharing our favorite thing about our neighborhood and then watched a short video to get an overview of time banking. Next, we talked about the history of the movement, as well as the nuts and bolts of how to participate. We did a few activities to acquaint ourselves with the kinds of exchanges people make within a time bank. We also toured the web-based software that time bank members use to track their hours. We ended with a yummy potluck (hooray for chocolate fondue!).Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-53271108978805431022009-02-13T15:12:00.000-08:002009-03-07T07:10:06.136-08:00New Member Orientation: March 8, 2009Join us for our next new member orientation potluck!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT: </span>An explanation of how time banking builds community and an overview of how you can become involved<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO:</span> Anyone in the Houston Heights area who is interested in getting to know their neighbors through time banking<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHEN:</span> Sunday, March 8 from 2:00-4:00pm<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHERE:</span> 1134 Jerome Street; 77009<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">HOW: </span>RSVP by e-mailing <a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> and bring a drink or snack to share!<br /><br />If you're interested in time banking but can't make the meeting, e-mail <a href="mailto:saracotner@yahoo.com">saracotner@yahoo.com</a> to get your name on the list for the next orientation.Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875830047056021682.post-72377475787010216152009-02-12T15:23:00.000-08:002009-02-13T15:28:28.447-08:00Why a Time Bank in the Heights?Houston Heights is a vibrant and tight-knit community--the perfect place for a Time Bank. Time Banks create opportunities for people to help and be helped. By participating in the Houston Heights Time Bank, you will experience many benefits:<br /><ol><li>You'll meet new people</li><li>You'll get to take advantage of services offered by your neighbors (e.g., minor home repair, tutoring, pet care, transportation, editing, errands, cooking, computer assistance, garden/yard work, housekeeping, budgeting, car repair, haircuts, childcare, tax help, language translation, website design, moving assistance, massage, etc.!)<br /></li><li>You'll be part of an old-fashioned extended family of people who take care of each other<br /></li></ol>Sara E. Cotnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484691703233805436noreply@blogger.com0