All Island Forum notes pt. 2

1. How much of my time to I invest in community activism?

            ¾ Community “Activism” of one kind or another

2. Where do I invest my energy/allocate my commitmments?
   ¼ Vashon Central
   1/8^th shoulder to shoulder cooperative form
   1/10^th helping friends
   1/16^th Hestio Women's Retreat/grad night 2012/VAA Island Arts distribution/Red Lodge (spiritual)/AIF
   1/20^th Welcomem Vashon booth

Q's:

1. What drives you?
   - Passion for interconnected community living. I feel driven to participate in activities that work towards finding commonalities and building cooperation and understanding among people in my local, regional and global communities. This feeds me: heart & soul
   - Environment: Activities that address caring for & connecting to the natural environment – all of it!
2. What do I most need/want to make my involvement a better experience for me?
   - More people participating to lighten some loads.
   - More hours in the day :)
3. What kinds of support do you want from fellow citizens?
   “Sweat equity”, appreciation, encouragement, FUN! (participation)
   With whom would you most like to meet?
   - Anyone interested in the human connection aspect of community activism.
   - Open minded folks
   - Intergenerational, i.e. range of ages & experiences
4. What do you most want to learn as an activist?
   To be more personally organized to better show up and offer my best to any community activity I am involved in.
   I want to overcome my fear/delusion of not being good, smart, experienced etc... ENOUGH to have valuable impact in my community.

What is your learning edge?
Stepping into places that require more responsibility.

-Amy Wolf

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Kyle

division of time in community:

¼ attention to Island

• wildlife
• land use
• gardening/fruit club

1/5^th psychology + health & welfare

1/6^th art

1/6^th personal

1/16^th stretching, yoga, dance, message therapy

challenges – EFFECTIVE dialogue

motive – attentive access to work with local materials

• shared resources
• assist with sustainable dreams