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SHiFT Awarded Honor Roll Recognition
SHiFT is among 12 Minnesota non-profit organizations acknowledged with Honor Roll status as organizations that serve as catalysts for change, leading the state in efforts to engage older volunteers meaningfully.

On behalf of SHiFT, Terry Nichols accepted the award presented on May 12 at the 2nd Annual Forum on Boomers and Civic Engagement.
News from the Time Bank
by Linda Bardes

SHiFT Time Bank: Storing Social Capital
"Counting what people do makes people count." So says Edgar Cahn, author of the 2000 book No More Throw-Away People. Never more so than now, as SHiFT Co-Founder Jan Hively points out in her published piece on the birth of Time Banks.

The principles align with our times:
  • Reciprocity forms the base of almost all human relationships.
  • Every person in the community can contribute.
  • Work redefined includes any action that contributes to community well-being.
(NOTE: the Time Bank is now a SHiFT Members-only feature — accessible only through the new Member pages on the website.)


Call for Event Ideas
Got an event idea? One that complements the SHiFT vision and purpose? The Program Committee wants your suggestions for Forum topics and presenters — plus the kinds of events and workshops that "bubble up" from our Membership.

Send your ideas to the Program Committee. Thanks!


Join the Member Directory
Wouldn't it be cool to be able to access a directory of your fellow Members? We think so, too! In a Members Only section of the website, you'll be able to view people's experience and skills — as well as their interests and passions. Networking Opportunities!

To get started, contact us. We'll send you the guidelines.


SHiFT Success Stories
Sandy Beach
With their participation in SHiFT, many people have found the inspiration to move toward more meaning in their lives and work. 

The shifts may be tangible: a new career, or a different approach to an existing one.  Or they may represent something more subtle but profound: a change in life perspective.

Read new Profiles on Irene Moriarty, Linda Bardes, Karen Wendt and Jay McManus.


The Time Bank Vault
by Joann Nelson, Time Bank Coordinator

Weaving Webs of Their Own
Hey Time Bank Members: check out what your fellow members are doing! Several of our creative crowd have websites of their own: Al Bertke, Anna Vazquez, David Buck, Kiane kerr, Ellen Schillace, J. Michael Cavitt, Jim Albani, Jim Miller and Karen Greer.

Learn more by logging in to the Time Bank through the SHiFt website. Not a member yet? You can sign up there, too! Just go to the Time Bank link at the top of any SHiFT web page, and click on the link.


Swap Services, Instead of Cash
Use your Time Bank hours to request Services.  Or create an Offer using talents that you have, or want to develop. If you're already a Time Bank member, go here. 

If you're not, see the Time Bank page for tips on how to get started. Questions? Contact Joann.

► Time Bank Member Russell Kerr, a commercial artist and computer artist, offers Photoshop training, and "jack of all trades" handyman services including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and masonry.

► Want to experience a gentle, effective, non-invasive style of body/mind therapy? Put on your comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and use your Time Bank Dollars to enjoy an ortho-bionomy session with Jeanne Hollingsworth.

►  New Member Anna Vazquez offers neurofeedback for stress reduction, and training in human excellence.

If you're a SHiFT Member, visit the Time Bank and do a search for these offers.


Here Ye! Here Ye!
Looking for ways to earn those Time Bank dollars? Volunteer at the Welcome Table for SHiFT events and earn two hours to trade in for services offered by other members.  Contact Joann Nelson.