The Middlebury Time Bank

Time Bank News and Numbers

2008-05-04T08:16:00.000-07:00

To date a total of 453 hours have been exchanged through the time bank. Exchanges have included sewing, transportation, martial arts lessons, cleaning, massage, babysitting, tiling, hemming, gardening, computer help, mowing, and home repair. The time bank currently has a total of 55 members. Time Bank member Carolyn Kuebler will be helping to create a time bank newsletter and will be looking for

Saturday, June 23: Potluck and Social

2007-06-03T08:10:00.001-07:00

We are holding our second time bank potluck! Once again the potluck will be held at the Ilsley Public Library Community Meeting Room. Here is a great opportunity to learn more about the time bank and share a meal with other members of the community. Friends, family and all ages welcome! We'll be happy to answer your questions about time banking or help you sign up at this informal event.

4/28 Potluck & Social

2007-05-02T19:40:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, April 28, over thirty people attended the first Middlebury Time Bank potluck social.It was a great way for the time bank community and those interested in joining to meet one another, share ideas and enjoy a good meal. We will be having potlucks on a regular basis and encourage all members to attend, as well as anyone who would like to find out more about time banking.Beth Diamond

The Middlebury Time Bank Has Launched!

2007-04-06T12:04:00.000-07:00

Less than a day after opening the Middlebury Time Bank already has twelve members offering a variety of services! Want to join the bank? See sign-up directions below. Did you miss the Addison Independent article? http://www.addisonindependentonline.com/april/QjhJyg.pdf Almost 30 excited community members showed up to our informational meeting on 4/5 to learn about time banking, while enjoying

Join the Middlebury Time Bank!

2007-04-06T12:03:00.000-07:00

1: Go to http://community.timebanks.org/findtimebanks.php2: Scroll down to the Middlebury Time Bank, and click ‘Join’ 3: Enter your name, email address and password.Remember your password so you can sign back in!!!!!!!!!!!!4: You will be sent an email asking you to verify your address. Follow the email directions. 5: At this point your application will be pending.

Time Banking in Middlebury

2007-03-04T12:04:00.000-08:00

A Time Bank is a complimentary currency system through which community members can exchange their time. Local organizations, non-profits, medical practices and faith based groups often participate as well. There are over 300 time banks worldwide working to create social change and rebuild communities.Middlebury is working on starting a time bank this spring. In Burlington this fall Melissa

Valuing the Core Economy

2007-03-04T09:03:00.001-08:00

Many of us have difficulties succeeding in our current market economy, where only a fraction of the work that takes place in our world is accounted for and valued- where everyone's time and skills are not considered equal.What would happen if the core economy was valued? This term, coined by economist Neva Goodwin, represents the work that we do to keep our families and neighborhoods healthy and