Get Michael to Changemakers Retreat 2015!

By Michael Reynolds

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Get Michael To Changemakers Retreat 2015!

Project 2015-01-04 13:29:18 +1300

Hi!

My name is Michael Reynolds,

I run a community activation project called A Brave New City - it is my wee slice of trying to activate community around the idea of creating a human centric city in Christchurch.  My project has been focusing on public engagement events because I feel it is important that there is space for people to be questioned and for their answers to be listened to. Democracy...right?

I really like the idea of a bottom - up, crowd sourced and funded city....With our well being at the heart of every decision making process.

So, I have been invited to attend a changemakers retreat run by Billy Matheson, Viv Maidaborn & Anake Goodall. I have never been to any kind of retreat before but I feel like this invitation is recognition of the passion I am putting into running A Brave New City. 

 So I am asking for help for flights and the cost of the retreat itself.

I need about $350 for flights and $250 for the retreat. I don't like asking for help (I would much rather help someone else) but with our 2 kids, a house and that we live on 1.25 incomes..there isn't usually a lot left over to put towards these kinds of things. 

Any help would be appreciated :)

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Updates 3

I am back!

09/02/2015 at 2:01 PM

I will be attempting to write something meaningful to you all pretty sharp ish. ..but it the meantime please know that this was an immense experience for me. It has sown the seed for alot of personal growth but also some words and concepts to see what they can add or inform to my project.

 

The retreat was populated with amazing people! 

I am also glad to be back in Christchurch with my amazing family!!! 

I am back!

09/02/2015 at 2:01 PM

I will be attempting to write something meaningful to you all pretty sharp ish. ..but it the meantime please know that this was an immense experience for me. It has sown the seed for alot of personal growth but also some words and concepts to see what they can add or inform to my project.

 

The retreat was populated with amazing people! 

I am also glad to be back in Christchurch with my amazing family!!! 

Thank You!!!!

21/01/2015 at 7:48 PM

Just wanted to takew this opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you that have pledged.

 

It really does mean a lot to me, especially at an emotional level, to recieve this kind of backing and support.

 

It also inspires me to work even harder this year to make sure that I can start to really achieve some things with A Brave New City for the citizens of Christchurch.

 

Any extra money that does get pledged over the target will go into making the projects that A Brave New City takes on this year even better.

 

Keep spreading the word (not me being greedy but just wanting to maximise my gifts back to you and your fellow citizens)...

 

Take care and Arohanui,

 

Michael

    Pledgers 21

    Anonymous pledger
    25/01/2015 at 9:50pm
    Kirsten Marsh
    22/01/2015 at 2:02pm
    Nicholas Yardley
    21/01/2015 at 9:48pm

    "Go for it my man :) "

    Audrey Baldwin
    21/01/2015 at 8:51pm
    Nathan Bonner
    21/01/2015 at 7:39pm
    CherylD
    21/01/2015 at 7:05pm
    Vaughan O'Brien
    21/01/2015 at 6:07pm

    "More than happy to help you out with what I can Michael! And I've always fancied one of those shirts. All the best!"

    Karen Foreman-Brown
    21/01/2015 at 4:13pm
    Anita Parris
    21/01/2015 at 3:45pm
    Sharon Moreham
    20/01/2015 at 7:41pm

    "Thanks for all you do for our community and city Michael!"

    Phill Coxon
    20/01/2015 at 6:52am
    Claire Rye
    20/01/2015 at 12:07am
    Nic Hetherington
    19/01/2015 at 11:46pm

    "You absolutely deserve to be there Michael! What a fantastic opportunity you will learn so much and this project and you will keep growing! "

    Captin Da
    14/01/2015 at 9:28am
    Chloe Waretini
    13/01/2015 at 10:40pm
    Jane Hutchison
    13/01/2015 at 3:21pm

    "I don't have the energy to do what you do (though I wish I did!). Next best thing is financially support those who do! Thank-you for caring!"

    Anonymous pledger
    12/01/2015 at 3:13pm
    Anonymous pledger
    11/01/2015 at 9:11pm
    Eroica Ritchie
    09/01/2015 at 4:49pm

    "Great! Looking forward to updates. "

    Anonymous pledger
    09/01/2015 at 2:09pm
    Anna Guenther
    09/01/2015 at 2:05pm

    "Can you bring the cookies to the retreat with you? :) "

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    Get Michael To Changemakers Retreat 2015!

    Project 2015-01-04 13:29:18 +1300

    Hi!

    My name is Michael Reynolds,

    I run a community activation project called A Brave New City - it is my wee slice of trying to activate community around the idea of creating a human centric city in Christchurch.  My project has been focusing on public engagement events because I feel it is important that there is space for people to be questioned and for their answers to be listened to. Democracy...right?

    I really like the idea of a bottom - up, crowd sourced and funded city....With our well being at the heart of every decision making process.

    So, I have been invited to attend a changemakers retreat run by Billy Matheson, Viv Maidaborn & Anake Goodall. I have never been to any kind of retreat before but I feel like this invitation is recognition of the passion I am putting into running A Brave New City. 

     So I am asking for help for flights and the cost of the retreat itself.

    I need about $350 for flights and $250 for the retreat. I don't like asking for help (I would much rather help someone else) but with our 2 kids, a house and that we live on 1.25 incomes..there isn't usually a lot left over to put towards these kinds of things. 

    Any help would be appreciated :)

    Comments

    I am back!

    09/02/2015 at 2:01 PM

    I will be attempting to write something meaningful to you all pretty sharp ish. ..but it the meantime please know that this was an immense experience for me. It has sown the seed for alot of personal growth but also some words and concepts to see what they can add or inform to my project.

     

    The retreat was populated with amazing people! 

    I am also glad to be back in Christchurch with my amazing family!!! 

    I am back!

    09/02/2015 at 2:01 PM

    I will be attempting to write something meaningful to you all pretty sharp ish. ..but it the meantime please know that this was an immense experience for me. It has sown the seed for alot of personal growth but also some words and concepts to see what they can add or inform to my project.

     

    The retreat was populated with amazing people! 

    I am also glad to be back in Christchurch with my amazing family!!! 

    Thank You!!!!

    21/01/2015 at 7:48 PM

    Just wanted to takew this opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you that have pledged.

     

    It really does mean a lot to me, especially at an emotional level, to recieve this kind of backing and support.

     

    It also inspires me to work even harder this year to make sure that I can start to really achieve some things with A Brave New City for the citizens of Christchurch.

     

    Any extra money that does get pledged over the target will go into making the projects that A Brave New City takes on this year even better.

     

    Keep spreading the word (not me being greedy but just wanting to maximise my gifts back to you and your fellow citizens)...

     

    Take care and Arohanui,

     

    Michael

      Anonymous pledger
      25/01/2015 at 9:50pm
      Kirsten Marsh
      22/01/2015 at 2:02pm
      Nicholas Yardley
      21/01/2015 at 9:48pm

      "Go for it my man :) "

      Audrey Baldwin
      21/01/2015 at 8:51pm
      Nathan Bonner
      21/01/2015 at 7:39pm
      CherylD
      21/01/2015 at 7:05pm
      Vaughan O'Brien
      21/01/2015 at 6:07pm

      "More than happy to help you out with what I can Michael! And I've always fancied one of those shirts. All the best!"

      Karen Foreman-Brown
      21/01/2015 at 4:13pm
      Anita Parris
      21/01/2015 at 3:45pm
      Sharon Moreham
      20/01/2015 at 7:41pm

      "Thanks for all you do for our community and city Michael!"

      Phill Coxon
      20/01/2015 at 6:52am
      Claire Rye
      20/01/2015 at 12:07am
      Nic Hetherington
      19/01/2015 at 11:46pm

      "You absolutely deserve to be there Michael! What a fantastic opportunity you will learn so much and this project and you will keep growing! "

      Captin Da
      14/01/2015 at 9:28am
      Chloe Waretini
      13/01/2015 at 10:40pm
      Jane Hutchison
      13/01/2015 at 3:21pm

      "I don't have the energy to do what you do (though I wish I did!). Next best thing is financially support those who do! Thank-you for caring!"

      Anonymous pledger
      12/01/2015 at 3:13pm
      Anonymous pledger
      11/01/2015 at 9:11pm
      Eroica Ritchie
      09/01/2015 at 4:49pm

      "Great! Looking forward to updates. "

      Anonymous pledger
      09/01/2015 at 2:09pm
      Anna Guenther
      09/01/2015 at 2:05pm

      "Can you bring the cookies to the retreat with you? :) "

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