This document discusses Time Banking, a program that allows members to earn "time dollars" by providing services to other members that can then be spent to receive services from other members. It encourages members to build a personal network to facilitate exchanges. It highlights a member, Ron, who helps neighbors with home repairs and improvements. It also announces upcoming Time Banking events partnering with Teens to support fundraisers at Columbia International Day and the Howard County Fair.

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Recent exchanges:
Pet care.
Create Your Time Banking Circle of Giving Ride to BWI
Airport.
Maximize your Time Dollars! Help yourself by creating a personal circle of Assisting bride
giving within Time Banking. Looping friends and acquaintances bolsters Time during wedding
Banking’s ability to be a resource for you and extends its reach into the com- gown fittings.
munity. People like to help people whom they know and trust and by building a
Exercise buddy.
circle of bartering partners, you may ensure a group of folks ready to ex-
change services. CCE strives to help members interact and jumpstart friendly Hair cuts and
acquaintances. Join us at one of our monthly social gatherings to meet fellow styling.
members and establish a neighborly relationship. The CCE staff is happy to Eyebrow groom-
facilitate exchanges and reinforce your efforts to barter services. We ing (threading).
strongly encourage you to build your personal circle of giving. Call or email us
Yard work.
for ideas and suggestions.
Being neighborly is natural for Time Bankers. Always ready to help, we take joy in doing
things for each other and being in reciprocal relationships. Time Banking values everyone’s WELCOME
skills and talents equally and redefines work. Measured in increments of “time dollars,” each
Time Banking
hour spent helping a fellow member equals one time dollar. All work has equal value whether it
grows daily in
is gardening, child care, pet sitting, or computer classes. Earn time dollars by doing something
Howard County.
for a member and spend it to get services that you need from another member.
We heartily
welcome our new
Spotlight: Ron Helps Neighbor Spruce up Home.
Time Banking
Ron, an experienced repairman and home improver, is a longtime Time Bank- members:
ing member; since 2008 he’s helped fellow members paint bathrooms, redes-
John, Cornelius,
ign closets, and other small jobs. Ron’s community spirit has reaped bene-
fits, including new friends and new business opportunities. Ron offered to Aroon, Gowri,
help a neighbor in need, referred to us by a Columbia village covenant advi- Farzaneh, Pam,
sor. Time Banking established a partnership with the advisors to help Zakiya, Verona,
neighbors whom experience covenant violations. Our members offer a vari- Carmen, Kevin,
ety of services, including yard work and handyman help. The advisors sug- Cambrell, Susan,
gest folks contact CCE because some members may offer a couple hours to
Ron Toni, Denorah,
neighbors in need. CCE has a bank account to which members donate hours
to pay for these barters; donations are limited. We heartily applaud Ron for and Jerry.
his tireless giving! Please note: Often, CCE can facilitate an exchange;
however, homeowners requiring extensive repairs are encouraged to consider
contracting for the services.
Columbia Community Exchange, 5853 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 21045
410-884-6121 Fax 410-997-7917 CommunityExchange@ColumbiaAssociation.com

2. Upcoming Events
“Drop-in to say Hello”
at
Columbia International Day
Lake Kittamaqundi at Columbia Town Center
Saturday, July 24, 2010
12:00pm—5:00pm
Celebrate our community’s diversity and birthday!
Enjoy Columbia International Day, one of the many events that Columbia Association offers.
The celebration features family friendly activities, an international village, music, and a
marketplace. Drop by CA’s Community Services Division’s booth to say hello or
help staff our table. Bring friends and family. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Learn more about Time Banking by visiting http://www.timebanks.org
Learn more about the event by visiting http://www.columbiaaassociation.org/events
Time Banking partners with Teens
to support a fundraiser and “Teen Idol” auditions
at the Howard County Fair
in conjunction with Columbia Association’s
Teen Outreach and Teen Center
Fundraiser benefitting Wiis for Warriors: 10am—1pm
Teen Idol auditions: 1pm—4pm
August 12, 2010
Located in the 4-H Activities Building
Let’s be neighborly, encourage youth community involvement, and enjoy fellowship at the Howard County Fair.
Learn more about the above community programs by visiting
http://www.columbiaassociation.org/content/getinvolved/volunteering/exchange_time_bank.cfm?expand=5
http://www.columbiaassociation.org/content/getinvolved/teens/teen_center.cfm?expand=3
http://www.columbiaassociation.org/content/getinvolved/teens/teen_advisory.cfm?expand=3
Learn more about the Wiis for Warriors by visiting http://www.wiisforwarriors.com
Please note: Entry fee to Howard County Fair is the responsibility of the participant.
Learn more by visiting http://www.howardcountyfair.com
RSVP by August 11. Call 410-884-6121 or mail us at Safire.windley@columbiaassociation.com
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