Timebanks Conference Aug 4-7th

Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
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DAY ONE: Thursday, August 4, 2011
8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Conference Registration & Exhibit Hall
Multi-purpose room entrance and the Underground, Faunce House
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
COLLOQIUM: Dismantling Structural Racism in the Foster Care and Juvenile Delinquency Systems: Homes, Not Institutions – Justice for the Next Generation
Pererutti Room, Faunce House
In nearly every state, children of color are disproportionately represented in the foster care system. The experience of being separated from their families often leads to dire outcomes including increased likelihood of teenage parenthood, criminal justice system involvement, sexual assault, and homelessness.
Legal mandates require prevention and prompt reunification efforts. Nonetheless, many children remain separated from their families despite these legal mandates, the availability of alternatives to out-of-home placement, and evidence that these children would be better-off at home.
There are evidence-based, desirable alternatives to foster care placement such as kinship care, extended support for the family, quality legal representation for parents, and financial support. All families involved in the child welfare system must have increased and equal access to these various alternatives to the institutionalization of their children in foster care.
The colloquium will distill existing knowledge to set forth a clear, comprehensive statement of best practices and alternatives to out-of-home placement in the foster care system and juvenile delinquency systems. It will highlight legal mandates that require prevention and prompt reunification efforts, and will present the Racial Justice Initiative of TimeBanks USA’s unique approach. Attendees will also learn how TimeBanks and Co-Production approaches build on strengthens and generate community-based supports so that children and families can stay together.
Colloquium Topics Include:
 documenting the injuries for young people, their families and the broader community
 highlighting the social and economic costs of maintaining the status quo
Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
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 showcasing what works to secure just outcomes for young people, their families and the broader community
Panelists Include:
 Dorothy E. Roberts, Kirkland & Ellis Professor of Law Professor of Law, Northwestern Law School
 Oronde A. Miller, Senior Associate, Center for the Study of Social Policy
 Lisa Conlan-Lewis, Executive Director, Rhode Island TimeBanks
 Edgar S. Cahn, Professor of Law, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law & Founder, TimeBanks USA
 Cathy Ciano, Executive Director, Parent Support Network of Rhode Island
PRE-INSTITUTE 1: Organizing and Running a TimeBank
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Trainers: Stephanie Rearick and Leander Bindewald
Nuts and Bolts Participatory training on the unique steps, tools, and leadership roles for starting and running a TimeBank. Morning session is mainly for timebankers or potential timebankers early in their journey, or looking to shift or expand. Afternoon session is for timebankers at all levels.
PRE-INSTITUTE 2: Realizing TimeBanking Possibilities
Sal 202
Trainers: Merlyn Kettering and Sheryl Wallton
Values, visioning, planning, learning, innovation, alliances-strategies and frameworks for developing and implementing TimeBanks, CareBanks, and Co-Production.
12:00 PM TO 1:30 PM
LUNCHEON: Dr. Edgar Cahn, Founder of TimeBanksUSA with Youth Speaking Out
Multi-Purpose Room at Faunce House
Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
added.
Dr. Edgar Cahn will share his passion and commitment to timebanking and the need to ensure equality and justice for all. Dr. Cahn will speak to the importance of building the safety net and support for youth and families at risk and how timebanking can support change in practice and reach better outcomes in service delivery. Youth from Rhode Island Youth Speaking Out will perform and share their experiences and perspectives of the change needed to support youth involvement in child welfare and other service systems.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM continuation of pre-conference activities
Racial Justice Initiative Colloquium
Pererutti Room, Faunce House
Pre-Institute 1
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Pre-Institute 2
Sal 202 (40)
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Reception & Conference 2011 Kick Off Event
TimeBanks USA and Rhode Island TimeBanks
Patio & Multi-purpose Room at Faunce House
Big Nazo and Mr. Deep Positivity, Welcomes TBUSA
This will be an opportunity to come together to meet one another and create a TimeBanking community. Receive warm welcomes from the TimeBanks from the TimeBanks USA Board of Directors, Rhode Island partners, staff, and volunteers. There will be an overview of the conference agenda and activities. This will be a fun-filled and upbeat reception and do not forget to bring your local TimeBank banners and t-shirts and join the parade.
Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
added.
DAY TWO: Friday, August 5, 2011
8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Conference Registration & Exhibit Hall
Co-sponsors: Rhode Island TimeBanks/Parent Support Network
Entrance to Multi-purpose Room and the Underground
Will be closed during luncheon
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Embracing the Values of Timebanking to Create Change
Multi-purpose Room at Faunce House
Speakers: Stephanie Rearick, Kathy Perlow, Sam Hopley, Sheryl Walton, Autumn Rooney, and Mahsi Blech, and Ruston Seaman
The morning plenary will bring together a panel of experienced timebank leaders to share how their timebank has been able to create change by utilizing the values of timebanking in the areas of youth, informal and formal supports, human services, human rights, community development, local economies, eco-justice, sustainability, arts and culture. Conference participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.
10:30 AM to 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM to 11:45 PM Learning Circles: Embracing the Values of TimeBanking…continued…
Participants will move into learning circle opportunities to share knowledge and information with each other in regards to building and implementing special timebank projects across the topic areas presented in plenary.
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Luncheon Presentation from Rhode Island TimeBanks on Co-Production
Multi-purpose Room at Faunce House
Rhode Island TimeBanks and Rhode Island State Officials will welcome participants and together with TimeBanks USA will share how they are building and implementing co-production in Rhode Island. This presentation will share how timebanking is changing individuals from being treated as service recipients to becoming co-producers sharing their strengths and contributions to build natural support networks and support with each other, thus creating less dependency of social service and human service delivery systems.
Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
added.
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Workshops
Workshop 1: CareBanks for Aging in Community: The Vermont Model
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Presenters: Gwen Hallsmith & Merlyn Kettering
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Workshop 2: Economics of Happiness A Remarkable Film about “Going Local”
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Presenter: Carol Bragg
This film describes a world moving in two directions. Economic globalization and consolidation of corporate power have worsened fundamentalism and ethnic conflict, financial instability and unemployement, and damage to eco-systems. Meanwhile, a worldwide movement is afoot to create an economics of localization where communities rebuild more human-scale, ecological ecomomies. The film agrues that bringing the economy back home is a strategic solution multiplier and provides examples of relocization initiatives that restore people’s sense of well-being. Timebanking helps to relocalize! Come watch and the 67 minute movie and spend our 20 minutes discussing timebanking solutions and how to use this film as a tool in your community.
Workshop 3: Youth Court & Mentoring for Success
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Presenters: Lorrie Huckles, Cherie Cruz, Carolyn Dallas, Michael Marks
Youth Court grew out of the work of TimeBanks USA and is now is an effective organization in DC working to prevent youth to become involved with the justice system. This early work has paved the way for other local timebanks to explore and start youth court projects in their commuity. Participants will hear from Dane County TimeBank, RI TimeBanks, DC Youth Court, and other timebankers that are implementing youth court and/or mentoring projects
Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
added.
Workshop 4: Incubating Innovation: Build the World Project
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Presenter: Stephanie Rearick
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Workshop 5: Co-Production & System Change
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Presenters: Chris Gray, Edgar Cahn, Sam Hopley, Lisa Conlan, and Julia Stay
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Workshop 6: TimeBanks, Faith Based Organizations and Eco-Justice
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Presenters: Ruston Seaman, Pastor Rick
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Workshop 7: TimeBanking and Health Care Reform
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Presenters: Dr. Abby Letcher, Kathy Perlow, and Laura Guttierez
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Workshop 8: Introduction to TimeBanking
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Presenters: Tony Budak, Stacy Jacobson
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4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Unveiling Community Weaver 2.0
Salomon Auditorium
Presenters: Edgar Cahn, Alan Webb, and John
This plenary session on August 5th will introduce the new and improved Community Weaver 2.0 TimeBanks open source social network software. TimeBanks USA will share the history of the development of community weaver and recognize all who deserve credit in its development to where we are today.
Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
added.
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Healing, Hope, and Humanity Grand Gala Fundraiser Event
Multi-Purpose Room at Faunce House
Enjoy an evening of fine dining, entertainment, and inspirational messages as TimeBanks USA focuses on supporting projects that sustain the organizing of individuals, families, and communities. With your help, we can promote Healing, Hope, and Humanity. Participate in our onsite cash raffle and win door prizes.
DAY THREE: Saturday, August 6, 2011
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Conference Registration/Exhibit Hall
Underground at Faunce House
Walking for Timebanks: Meet group at ------ to walk at 8:30 AM
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Early Morning Workshops
Workshop 1: TimeBanking Plus: How Different Complimentary Currencies can Work
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Presenters: Stephanie Rearick, Leander Bindewald, Jeff Dicken, Michael Marks
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Workshop 2: Homecomers- Youth and Adults Returning from Prison
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Presenters: Curtis Walkin, Cherie Cruz
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Workshop 3: TimeBanks and Innovation in the UK
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Presenters: Sam Hopley, Helen Stroud, Philip Colligan, Julie Stay
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Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
added.
Workshop 4: Utilizing Community Weaver 2.0 Software in TimeBanks
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Presenters: Alan Webb and John
This wokshop will be an opportunity to learn about the special features and changes in community weaver 2.0 and learn how to coordinate and management the technical needs of the software and implementation with timebank membership, affiliates, and your community.
Workshop 5: Time for Young People
Wilson Building, Classroom
Led by Geoff Thomas, Time Banking Wales, Chief Executive
Time for Young People (T4YP) creates opportunities for young people to become active citizens, contributing to the life of their community. It is an inspirational programme unlocking young people’s creative potential within communities. T4YP places value on community action, active citizenship and building social capital. T4YP offers youth workers a new way of working. It encouraged them to explore with young people how they can play a part in the life of their community. T4YP is one of the simplest and effective models of time banking to emerge form Time Banking Wales work. Having successfully developed and tested this programme in different youth settings, the Big Lottery are currently funding the dissemination of the T4YP methodology throughout six local authority areas in South Wales. The second phase of this programme will disseminate T4YP across all local authority areas in Wales.
Workshop 6: Human Rights and TimeBanking
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Presenters: Edgar Cahn, Audrey Jordan, Bob Henderson, Alvera Mendez, and Sharon Lee Shwartz
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Workshop 7: Membership Lead TimeBanks
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Many timebanks are created on volunteer capacity to support the infrastructure of outreach, coordination, exchanging, and implementing special projects. This workshop opportunity will be an opportunity to hear from timebanks that are member lead and what the successes and challenges have been to date. There
Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
added.
will be a facilitated discussion on how to discuss future strategies and approaches for strengthening and sustaining a member lead timebank.
10:30 AM to 11:30 PM Building and Sustaining the TimeBanking Movement: Technology, Knowledge, & Networking
Multi-Purpose Room at Faunce House
This plenary will share how TimeBanks USA is committed to the development, implementation, and sustainability of timebanking worldwide. Participants will receive updates in regards to building a TimeBanks Ambassador Corp to support timebankers; regional training and distance learning opportunities; use of our website and technology to create virtual learning communities; sharing of information, tools, and products; and collective change and action for timebanking.
11:45 AM to 1:00 PM Network Lunch Opportunity
Multi-Purpose Room at Faunce House
Participants will receive box lunches and join discussion circles focused on key timebanking topics such as community weaver 2.0 applications, training and technical assistance coproduction, carebanks, community organizing, statewide and international alliances, etc. Participants will discuss their successes with use of technology, training, consultation and will identify their needs for continued knowledge, technology, and networking for timebanking into the future and how they envision the needs for support into the future. Results of plenary discussions will support our abilities to help one another and collective build a movement and sustain timebanking.
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Afternoon Workshops
Workshop 1: Everyone can be the Change: Leadership, Engagement, Shared Ownership
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Presenters: Kim Hodge, Tony Budak, Stacy Jacobson
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Workshop 2: Use of Research & Data to Evaluate TimeBank Effectiveness
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Presenters: Michael Marks, Mark Brakken, Ed Collum, Alan Webb, and Kathy Perlow
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Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
added.
Workshop 3: Resilience Circles: Small Groups to Strengthen Community during Tough Times Room
Presenters: Sarah Byrnes and Dakota?
This workshop will give a taste of the benefits of “Resilience Circles,” i.e. small groups that help people build resilience and strengthen community ties in the face of environmental and ecological challenges. Resilience Circles use a free seven-session curriculum to learn, begin the practice of mutual aid, and take social action. They are a place to begin “stretching our mutual aid muscles,” and many form small time banks or join larger ones in their cities.
Workshop 4: Time To Build the Future
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Presenter: Geoff Thomas, Whales
Time To Build the Future covers a particular spatial area and is designed to include everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, ability or gender, to play an active part in life of their community. The mutual ethos on which Time To Build the Future is founded states that sharing our humanity by giving time to our local community should be as much a part modern day life as watching TV or accessing the internet. The model works on the principle that for every hour of time that a citizen gives to the Network they can take an hour back from the Network by attending social, cultural and educational events. One time credit = one hour of active citizenship. Participants redeem their time credits by attending events. So, if an event is 2 hours longer then the admission fee is 2 time credits. The model recognizes that well connected social infrastructures are as essential to everyday living as roads, bridges and utility services.
Workshop 5: Funding & Sustaining Your TimeBank
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Presenters: Lisa Conlan, Mashi Blech, Autumn Rooney
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Workshop 6: Inclusion in TimeBanking-Working Successfully with People of Various Backgrounds and Abilities
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Presenters: Hilary Hoban, Kathleen Samways, MI or Dane county?
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Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
added.
Workshop 7: Villages Network and Partners in Care-Exchanging Time and Creating Community for Older Adults
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Presenters: Barbara Huston, Susan Poor
The development of the Partner in Care Maryland innovative time-exchange program in which older adults use their time and talents to help each other accomplish daily tasks will be discussed. Learnings from 18 years of practice will be shared, including sustainability strategies for a member driven organization.
Across the country, older adults are looking at ways that they can remain in their homes and communities as they age. Villages are one model that empower older adults to do this. Like TimeBanks, Villages are grass roots, community-based membership organizations that focus on the value of trust, friendship, and reciprocity between people. This workshop will explore emerging and future connections between Village and TimeBanks.
Workshop 8: Building Community in Rural TimeBanks: Bridging Gaps of Distance and Isolation
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Presenter: Stacey Jacobson
Mid Maine TimeBank shares the unique struggles and successes of rural Time Banking. Sharing of stories and techniques from other TimeBanks in rural areas is most welcome!"
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Sustaining TimeBanks and Organizing for the Future
Multi-Purpose Room at Faunce House
TimeBank leadership will facilitate a full group discussion on what participants would like to see for future generation timebankers. Participants will share timebanking testimonials and reflect on their conference experience with one another. This will be opportunity to further discuss the future direction and to reach a shared commitment of organizing for the future and the steps we can collectively take together over the next year.
Time for Transformation: Banking on Families and Communities to be the Change – August 4-7th, 20011
Conference Program Agenda
Brown University
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* Please Note that all presenters are in the stage of final
confirmation and may change and/or additional presenters will be
added.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Potluck Event: Taste, Time, and Talent
Gloria Day Church
Please sign up if you need transportation support at registration
DAY FOUR: Sunday August 7, 2011
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Post Conference Opportunities
Workshop 1: Governance
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Leander Bindewald, Independent Consultant
Come learn what governance means in the context of starting and running a TimeBank: facilitate inclusiveness, good decision making, leadership, accountability, and sustainability. Participants will explore governance models that exist and discuss how differnt models and approaches from building an informal local owned timebank to building a 501c3 timebank organization that supports a national to international movement for timebanking.
Workshop 2: Grant Writing
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Michelle Berard, Rhode Island Association of Fundraising Professionals
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