[COMM-ORG] query: local currency

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[ed:  thanks to Amy, Jim, and Joshua for responding to LIsa's query.]


From: "Amy S. Mondloch" <amy at grassrootsleadershipcollege.org>


Hello all--

Here in Madison we have Madison Hours.  It's a pretty long standing system
that has definitely had its ups and downs.  There may be some good stuff to
learn from their experience.  The website is http://www.madisonhours.org/

Our local timebank has taken off beyond anyone's expectations.  It started
just a few years ago and is now up to about 1,000 members.  They can be
found at www.danecountytimebank.org

I recall hearing recently 2 neighborhoods in Milwaukee just started local
currencies.  Unfortunately, that's all I know.  Maybe someone else has the
details?

Peace,
amy

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From: Jim Powell <jamesdpowell at yahoo.com>


Check out:

    Madison Hours - http://www.madisonhours.org/
    Dane County Timebank - http://www.danecountytimebank.org/

These are two very successful endeavors that operate separately (though 
they share a common founder). The Timebank is getting close to its 
1000th member!

JIM POWELL


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From: Joshua Laskin <joshualaskin at yahoo.com>


Hi Lisa,

  You could look through the 'Monthly Labor Review' from the '30s, 
published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reported on 
various types of local self-help movements, including barter-systems.

  I punched your zip-code into Worldcat; your best bet is the 
business-library at Penn State, at University Park, on the 3rd floor of 
Paterno; where there seems to be microfiche of the whole 
publication--including a 1921-1940 subject-index.

  Call the reference desk, 814-865-6369; maybe the librarian has tips on 
additional historical sources.

 
Joshua Laskin
Sharon, Mass.
    




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> I’m thinking about starting a local currency (also known as a 
> “complementary currency”) in my rural community. I know about Ithaca’s 
> work in this area, but would love to hear from others who’ve done it. 
> And I’ve heard that many communities tried it in the ‘30’s, but can’t 
> seem to find any literature on it. Can anyone point me towards some?
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