2nd community meeting presentation
TRANSCRIPT
Desert Canvas, AppalachiaCommunity and Co-Creator
August 25th Meeting
THE GRIMACING STATS As stated in Forbes - University of Scranton research suggests that
just 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals. 1 in 5 Americans suffer from persistent loneliness according to
Huffington Post Science 70% of Americans are unhappy with work according to Gallup US National Library of Medicine found that American Suicide Rate
increased 24% from 1999 to 2014 Over a given period, people who have strong ties to family, friends, or
coworkers have a 50 percent greater chance of outliving those with fewer social connections,” Gupta wrote on Oprah’s website last year.
MOST PEOPLE...
1. Do not have a supportive community. 2. Are unhappy with what they are currently doing
and unsure of the next steps to take. 3. Are having difficulty reaching their goals.
WHO/WHAT IS DESERT CANVAS?
A Community Built Organization That Helps Individuals Create Their Own Reality
HOW?1. Stimulating and Inspiring Events2. Supporting and Connecting3. Teaching, Showing, & Informing
OUR CORE VALUESCo-Creation: We believe nothing is done on your own. Everything is co-created. The sooner you accept that you can’t do everything on your own, the better off you’ll be.
Reciprocation: We believe in the “Heck Yes” on both ends mentality. One person does not have to be getting out ahead. You can both win!
Fun / Adventure: We see life as full of options, and we live in excitement knowing that our lives are always changing.
Authenticity: We are an organization that accepts all cultures, values, and differences. We think for ourselves, and we are genuinely interested in what others have to say.
Passion: We are filled with a constant desire to improve ourselves by doing the things we love, no matter if they are against the status quo. We never settle.
Goals: We believe that happiness lies in the pursuit of worthwhile goals. It is our goal to help you discover more passions and reach far greater goals!
Sustainability: We respect our environment, and we do our best to ensure that humans and nature can co-exist.
OUR SOLUTION RIGHT NOW
STIMULATE, INSPIRE, SUPPORT, & CONNECT• RVA Yoga and More in the Park
…Yoga and More
OUR SOLUTION RIGHT NOWSTIMULATE, INSPIRE, SUPPORT, & CONNECT
• Human 2.0 Festival
OUR SOLUTION RIGHT NOWSTIMULATE, INSPIRE, SUPPORT, & CONNECT
• 2oO Art Sculpture
…2oO Art Sculpture
Co Created Events Human 2.0 Festival Richmond Kickers Game (Yoga on the Field) Artist for Action Concert
• Upcoming: RVA Peace Festival, September 10th• Possibly Upcoming: Catharsis on the Mall: A Vigil for
Healing, November 11
Yoga and More SurveyOver half the respondents want to come to Yoga and More 3+ times per month
Richmond doesn’t have the same energy in the winter as in the summer months
Conclusion: The community loves Yoga and More and wants to see it continue
Yoga and More Fall and Winter
HOW DO WE KEEP IT GOING?1. Grow the Desert Canvas, Appalachia Team2. Find a Winter Space that will work for Y.A.M3. Launch Kickstarter Campaign to Cover Costs
Our LAST Y.A.M in the Park will beOctober 15th
THE TEAMOperations Manager secure liability insurance for
Winter Yoga and More setup Desert Canvas,
Appalachia as a LLC apply for Benefit Corporation
Certification (an LLC with high morals)
keep track of team members hours
Event Manager/Field Organizer schedule meditation and yoga
instructors for RVA Yoga and More weekly event
schedule featured non-profit/workshop for RVA Yoga and More weekly event
outreach to potential sponsors for Winter Yoga and More
5+ Hours/Week regular attendance to Yoga and More
THE TEAM 5+ Hours/Week regular attendance to Yoga and More
Media Team take photos of events Youtube, Snapchat Accts grow Desert Canvas,
Appalachia blog outreach to dj’s, bands, and
musicians attend music festivals Documentary on GaiaTV Reach out to News Orgs
Intern/Volunteer Manager create requisitions for
internship positions (VCU and U of R and other outlets)
assist team in managing schedules of interns
be the point person for volunteers at events
FIND A WINTER SPACE
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Holds 50-100 people and has space for Yoga, Meditation, and Workshop (added benefit if slacklines can be put in)
˟ Gallery 5˟ Createspace
Large Studios Apartment Complexes – Scott’s
Addition, other Bars/Resturaunts Warehouses – Scotts Addition,
Manchester Corporate Buildings (drop in may
have unused space)
LAUNCH KICK
Startup Summer Costs (Material)
$1300
TOTAL$5500
100 people commit to $20 donation and Y.A.M can be free through February
LAUNCH KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN
Liability Insurance$125/month
Rent$200/month
Yoga InstructorMeditation Instructor
$200/monthOrganizer Time50 hrs/month
$10/hr
October, November, December,
January, February, March
x6
LAUNCH KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN
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w/ 100 people commitment, we can secure corporate sponsorships
If both of these are informally agreed we launch campaign on September 17th and have a SUPER Yoga and More with Live Music, Food Workshop, Featured Non Profit, Co-Created Painting
WITH A FULL TEAM WE ALL CAN CREATEMORE POSSIBILITIES
• Eco Villages, Community Houses and Apartments, Parties
• Activism, Increased CoCreation• Co-Create w/ Music Festivals• Public Art Squares• Transformational Stories• National Web of Friends• Maintained Local Gardens,
Restaurants, and MORE!
OTHER AREAS TO CONTRIBUTE
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Outreach to the Richmond Community (Let People Know We Exist!) Facebook invites, posts on your groups In real life talk to people
Share Supplies EZ-UP Tent Paint for the Canvas Material for future Art Constructions
Volunteer at Events Share Your Passions
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT?
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Lead a Meditation Lead a Yoga Session Take Photographs at Events Create a Music Playlist or Play Live Music Lead a Workshop of Something You Want to Share w/ Others
Tai Chi Essential Oils Acrobatic Yoga Hoola Hooping Healthy Cooking Recipe (Hummus, Smoothie, etc)
Drum Circle Survival Bracelet Creation Homemade Shampoo
Coffee Workshop Nice Cream Workshop
HOW CAN WE HELP YOUR COMMUNITY?
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Exposure• Post Your Event or Needs on our Facebook Group
• www.facebook.com/groups/RVAYogaAndMoreInThePark
Lets Team Up
IDEAS and CONVERSATION Q & A
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