Our Time Bank: What?s the name? | Letter

Published 10:20 am Monday, February 27, 2012

It is my pleasure to announce the results of our informal and fun ballot process for the name and motto of our county-wide time bank exchange program.

Of the five choices offered, two were the most popular and vied for the final votes until midnight on Feb. 15. SJTimeTraders.org came in second, leaving IsleShare.org as the winner by a slim margin.

The winning motto reflects the purpose of what our new Time Exchange program is all about: “Serving the San Juan Islands: Meeting Needs and Resources, One Hour at a Time.” A huge thank you goes to the volunteers and the voters who participated. I well remember the delight I felt in 2003, when my family arrived here and I observed such consiste

nt devotion to volunteer time and services, primarily through the dedicated people working within the nonprofits in our midst. Connecting our diverse island communities, as an affiliate of TimeBanks USA, means we can supplement the predictable and unpredictable commerce of means by which we help each other daily.

Giving works best when it goes full circle. In this period of rapid change and economic challenge, we can build an emerging, complimentary currency through this program. Our meeting schedule, new website, and blog announcements will be posted to the usual community calendars shortly.

To enroll, visit www.VisionOnOrcas.com/Programs or contact the coordinator, Morgan, at 376-9213.

Morgan L. Meadows

Eastsound