Planning and strategy discussion to maximize LibertySeed venues and participation around Indiana this year.
Check out this link for the how-to resources: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=33982.0 (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=33982.0)
Then let's make some contacts in our communities and get out there with the message.
Post up your progress, your needs, your excuses (<--- Ha! I dare you! ;D )
Let's surpass our own expectations. Let me know what you need!
ATM is excited, why are you not excited? ^:)^
[edit - YHJ changed Libraryseed to Libertyseed]
[edit - ATM likes to get in the last word :cool2: ]
How many can we cross off this list?!?!
www.publiclibraries.com/indiana.htm
O0
Quote from: Barbie on February 07, 2013, 01:34:43 PM
How many can we cross off this list?!?!
www.publiclibraries.com/indiana.htm (http://www.publiclibraries.com/indiana.htm)
O0
Oh, that is handy! Thank you! :bow:
I'll go first...
Crawfordsville District Public Library reserved for Mon. April 15th
NEXT! :pop:
None scheduled quite yet, but on a whim I posted this note on our facebook page this morning, "Do you know of a group who needs to hear the story? A community group, homeschool, scout troop, or other organization? We'd love to come share the events of April 19, 1775 with your group. The Three Strikes of the Match, presented by our volunteers. And the cost - FREE! Just send us an email, in@appleseedinfo.org, and we'll be there!"
And in less than 8 hours, we have three inquiries! Pretty cool for 30 seconds worth of work. ;)
Quote from: AuntieBellum on February 07, 2013, 06:02:57 PM
None scheduled quite yet, but on a whim I posted this note on our facebook page this morning, "Do you know of a group who needs to hear the story? A community group, homeschool, scout troop, or other organization? We'd love to come share the events of April 19, 1775 with your group. The Three Strikes of the Match, presented by our volunteers. And the cost - FREE! Just send us an email, in@appleseedinfo.org, and we'll be there!"
And in less than 8 hours, we have three inquiries! Pretty cool for 30 seconds worth of work. ;)
Just stole the idea for the Northwest Region which covers four states. Let's see what happens out west. :)
Thanks for posting this AB! O0
ShadowMan
Update - Our Facebook page just had someone express interest. Time elapsed: 27 minutes
AuntieBellum that was so simple but genius! I hope we can duplicate this all over the country.
PK
Michigan just posted the following...stealing shamelessly
QuoteDo you know of a group who needs to hear the inspiring story of our shared American Heritage? A community group, homeschool, scout troop, or other organization? We'd love to come share the events of April 19, 1775 with your group. The riveting story of the choices, decisions and sacrifices of our forefathers, presented by our volunteers. And the cost - FREE! Just send us a message, and we'll contact you for the details!
Outstanding, AB! Feel free to copy me directly with any Indiana contacts for follow-up coordination and scheduling.
It's quite possible, with the vast reach of Facebook, you'll get inqueries from residents of other states to forward on to their respective State Coordinators as well. :)
I'm also waiting for our local Boy Scout troop to select a date for a presentation. They're interested in hearing the story as well as a detailed overview of attending a full Appleseed event this year. HUZZAH!
That is flattery to borrow something that was started in the great State of Indiana! Again, great work!
PK
It took a whole 15 minutes to get a speaking engagement after we posted your statement on the Colorado Facebook page!
Kim
Wow - I am amazed how such a simple little statement can have such an impact. That was my good idea for the year. ;D
OK, Indiana crew, the stage is set. 2013 is the year and LibrarySeeds emerge as a dominant share of the plan.
You know your role, you've got the goods to deliver, and the "audience" is in a desperate state of anticipation... so what do you do?
You reach them, engage them, humble and inspire them - you set them on a course of rediscovery, of ownership, honor and responsibility.
You call forth the sleeping American and arm them with a sense of identity steeped in heritage. Embetter the people - save the nation - win fabulous prizes...
Wait. :cool2: What was that last part again? ??? That's just a metaphor, right?
Well, the ultimate prize is that our current efforts will produce something of inestimable value to pass on to our posterity, but that's not all...
Check this out: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=34133.0 (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=34133.0)
Those who spring out of the gate and start participating now (NOW!) will be entered in a chance (or chances) to win a generously donated training membership package as an added incentive to flood the nation with LibrarySeeds through April.
Put on, Indiana! It's GO TIME, let's ROLL!
Thanks for the encouragement, ATM! These are fantastic links; most of the hard work is already done. O0
Following up on yhj's Rattle Battle post and challenge I will pass the http://www.storytellingarts.org/ link along. This is for Indiana but story telling has national interest.
AB,
Just read your whim---great !! I love it when a whim comes together...hehehe! What can we say you are a genius!!
BTW sharing to Ohio FB ;-)
There has been a great deal of discussion concerning Libraryseeds on the forum. Here is a thread that discusses the need for Libraryseeds as an additional way to get our message out in a time when the ship is sinking faster and faster.
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=33872.0
I think any Appleseed Instructor that watched the State of the Union Address the other night would agree with me, that we are in big trouble! Therefore I have decided to personally offer a little incentive to increase our efforts on Libraryseeds. I know you are going to say, "That the mission alone is the only incentive you need." And I agree with you, but I think it would be fun to have a little contest and see how high our numbers could actually get. So here is what I am going to do.
Starting tomorrow every time you participate in a Libraryseed with a speaking roll of at least one of the Three Strikes, you will have a ticket with your name placed into a raffle. The more events you do, the more chances you have to win. Your name must be mentioned as performing a Strike on the IAAR for that Libraryseed to receive credit. You must be an IIT 3 or higher to hold your own Libseed, however II2 and lower and Blue Hats may receive credit if they give one of the Strikes under the supervision of a Red Hat. They must have contact with the Red Hat that will write the IAAR prior to the event.
This contest will coincide with the push for Libraryseeds during the week of the April 19th event and therefore will end on midnight of April 30, 2013. To clarify, the Libraryseed must be completed by this date but you will have an additional 3 days to complete your IAAR. The drawing will be held on Saturday May 4th and I will post the winner that day on this thread.
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=34133.0
So what's the prize?
The winner will receive a Lifetime Patriot Membership to Front Sight Firearms Training Center in Las Vegas Nevada. This membership will allow you to take a class in 4 Day Defensive Handgun, 4 Day Practical Rifle , and 4 day Tactical Shotgun as many times as you wish for the rest of your life. This membership is worth $1000. I am including a link to Front Sight Nevada, so you may review these courses. This is a terrific value! The winner will receive the membership 4-6 weeks after the drawing.
http://www.frontsight.com/Courses.asp
Finally I am posting a link to a Thread on how to complete a proper Libraryseed. So don't delay, schedule your Libraryseeds and good luck!
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=33982.0
PK
If you have a libseed to schedule please send a short EIP to Instructor Scheduling (Miki and North Country Lady) are now helping with this. All they need is date, time, location (city state, etc) , misc and they'll get it posted.
Tweaked the libseed page on website a bit, still a work in progress.
http://appleseedinfo.org/libseed.php
If ya send an EIP to Inst. Sched. the it will appear on the link above once they get on it.
ISO: 1 or more instructors to conduct a Libraryseed in Sellersburg on a Thursday of your choosing (to be verified with the group) mid-March or later from 6:30-8:00 pm. Look at how easy that was. The work is done. Step up, show up. O0
Quote from: AuntieBellum on February 17, 2013, 11:28:36 PM
ISO: 1 or more instructors to conduct a Libraryseed in Sellersburg on a Thursday of your choosing (to be verified with the group) mid-March or later from 6:30-8:00 pm. Look at how easy that was. The work is done. Step up, show up. O0
Anyone? I would be hard-pressed to get there in time after work. Anyone closer than 3.5 hours away?
Quote from: AuntieBellum on February 20, 2013, 06:06:38 PM
Quote from: AuntieBellum on February 17, 2013, 11:28:36 PM
ISO: 1 or more instructors to conduct a Libraryseed in Sellersburg on a Thursday of your choosing (to be verified with the group) mid-March or later from 6:30-8:00 pm. Look at how easy that was. The work is done. Step up, show up. O0
Anyone? I would be hard-pressed to get there in time after work. Anyone closer than 3.5 hours away?
I'm still 2.5 hours away but will take it if nobody closer steps up.
How 'bout it, southern IN, :cool2: who's ready to pick a Thursday evening and adopt this easy one?
Who's making contact to schedule another?
*tap*tap*
Who turned off my microphone? %)
I'm a Cubmaster and Den Leader in New Albany wanting a LibertySeed in mid March (targetting 3/11/13) at the New Albany Floyd County Public Library, might even be able to combine with the Sellersburg request (don't mean to horn in, just looking at options).
I doubt all three strikes can be done in one setting, how long is each typically?
I've emailed both KY & IN contacts from the contact page (http://appleseedinfo.org/contact_us.html), Kevin from KY has responded that he forwarded to the IN folks. I'm just trying every avenue by posting here too.
Finally, what's it take to "get qualified" to present these? I'm blocked from the "How to" pages.
Thanks,
Dan
dan@fargohc.com
Each strike can be compressed down to about 20 minutes, so an hour for all 3.
Getting qualified involves attending a couple Appleseed events and passing a few small tests. Not too big of a deal, really. The tellers of the Strikes are all Appleseed instructors, and one of the steps in becoming an instructor is qualifying in the storytelling. The other steps are pretty easy.
Quote from: AuntieBellum on February 17, 2013, 11:28:36 PM
ISO: 1 or more instructors to conduct a Libraryseed in Sellersburg on a Thursday of your choosing (to be verified with the group) mid-March or later from 6:30-8:00 pm. Look at how easy that was. The work is done. Step up, show up. O0
I can take it. I am only 1.5 hours away.
YHJ
I am liking these Libertyseeds, pretty easy and to the point. I will be doing one over the weekend of April 13-14 at Kentucky Lake for Bushcraft USA. Still working out the details but should be 50 or so there to listen.
Sorry through the week is tough on me class Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and work late just about every other evening.
Quote from: Dogonhunt on February 21, 2013, 02:19:01 PM
I'm a Cubmaster and Den Leader in New Albany wanting a LibertySeed in mid March (targetting 3/11/13) at the New Albany Floyd County Public Library, might even be able to combine with the Sellersburg request (don't mean to horn in, just looking at options).
I doubt all three strikes can be done in one setting, how long is each typically?
I've emailed both KY & IN contacts from the contact page (http://appleseedinfo.org/contact_us.html), Kevin from KY has responded that he forwarded to the IN folks. I'm just trying every avenue by posting here too.
Finally, what's it take to "get qualified" to present these? I'm blocked from the "How to" pages.
Thanks,
Dan
dan@fargohc.com
Is someone from Indiana taking care of you Dan?
UL
Quote from: Unbridled Liberty on February 23, 2013, 09:45:14 AM
Is someone from Indiana taking care of you Dan?
UL
We're on it (via PMs at the moment but contacts and planning to follow), and thanks always for your attentiveness.
I'm hoping that one large March event may be suitable to fulfill both these recent requests and even fuel some local promo for an April follow-up event in the same Sellersburg/New Albany area.
I haven't heard anything new, not terribly concerned, it's only been a couple days.
I'm all for combining with Sellersburg, I'd like to know who that is so I could contact them.
Dogonhunt - I just received your PM. Response inbound. O0 You haven't been forgotten - just a combo of a couple of busy Appleseed weekends followed by what seems to be the stomach flu. %)
Libertyseed scheduled:
April 15, 6:30 PM at the Boy Scout cabin in Rensselaer
Arranged by Stubborn Yankee. Who I'm sure will be giving at least one of the strikes that evening. &)
Fully staffed, no need for anyone to do anything more. How easy was that?! So that leaves...7 more Libertyseeds to schedule for Patriots Day week and many, many more for the year. O0
Outstanding!
I've sent a program proposal to Carmel Clay Public Library to co-sponsor some LibertySeeds on behalf of Maynard and spitfire51 who have stepped up to present the first one there.
Also touched base again with my local Boy Scout troop. They may be ready to talk scheduling after their meeting next week.
YHJ stepped up and made an awesome impact and connection at his recent LibertySeed. Check it out:
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=34547.0
Way to go! We are making a difference! MOAR!
Who's next? Who's going to make contact to set up their local LibertySeed this week?
We're only a month from Patriots Day and I'm not hearing much chatter... :cool2:
HEY BATTER BATTER BATTER HEY BATTER BATTER... SWING! ^-^
Just a clarification, as per Fred History given at a Libertyseed for IIT3-4 promotion does count toward your promotion. It needs to be done in the presence of a Red Hat and the they must sign off on it on your PC form with the date and the History that was presented.
PK
MOAR LIBERTYSEEDS PLEASE! ;)
I haven't exactly been burning up the forum lately but I am available to help with any questions, coordination/contact efforts, requests, ideas or suggestions you may have. Let me know what you need.
You know what I think we need? :cool2: Yes, I think you all know. SO LET'S DO IT! ^:)^
Not that I'm suggesting you wait for July to make contact and schedule a LibertySeed in your area...
but the week of July 4th (which falls on a Thursday this year) would be an outstanding opportunity to present the 3 Strikes of the Match with a nod to Independence Day.
Think of it, a weekday evening, a couple hours tops, reaching America, our friends and neighbors, with the lost message of Liberty
...and saving our nation.
I'm just sayin'. ::)
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but the week of July 4th (which falls on a Wednesday this year)
Its Thursday this year. We have an AS scheduled for July 5-6, a Friday/Saturday and hope to capture some area vacationers and ministers who can't attend on Sundays.
Quote from: Pitmaster on April 27, 2013, 08:01:19 PM
Its Thursday this year.
Yes, Thursday, um... that's what I meant. :))
QuoteWe have an AS scheduled for July 5-6, a Friday/Saturday and hope to capture some area vacationers and ministers who can't attend on Sundays.
Excellent, I hope folks take advantage of it and fill the line. Still leaves Mon-Wed open for strategically orchestrated LibertySeeds as well. ;)
~
Rayne, I'll send you a PM this evening and follow up, but check this dedicated LibertySeed website out: http://libertyseed.org/
***New opportunity for a LibertySeed***
at Jackson County Public Library in Seymour, IN: http://www.myjclibrary.org (http://www.myjclibrary.org)
From one of Rayne's recent contacts, they are requesting a presentation sometime this Fall on a first or third Thursday, or a Tuesday other than a first Tuesday of the month.
I've suggested a tentative 6-8pm time slot but that is flexible as well depending on the go-getter(s) that steps up to take this one.
Who's nearby and ready to pick up the reins and ride this thing? YEE HAW! Come on an' get it. :)
I've already pitched the idea of scheduling another for next April so this could become a semi-regular gig if they're as impressed as I know they will be.
Quote from: ATM on May 09, 2013, 10:03:18 AM
***New opportunity for a LibertySeed***
at Jackson County Public Library in Seymour, IN: http://www.myjclibrary.org (http://www.myjclibrary.org)
From one of Rayne's recent contacts, they are requesting a presentation sometime this Fall on a first or third Thursday, or a Tuesday other than a first Tuesday of the month.
I've suggested a tentative 6-8pm time slot but that is flexible as well depending on the go-getter(s) that steps up to take this one.
Who's nearby and ready to pick up the reins and ride this thing? YEE HAW! Come on an' get it. :)
I've already pitched the idea of scheduling another for next April so this could become a semi-regular gig if they're as impressed as I know they will be.
I'll drive anywhere for a Libertyseed, more than happy to do it.
YHJ
Quote from: yellowhousejake on May 09, 2013, 11:04:19 AM
I'll drive anywhere for a Libertyseed, more than happy to do it.
YHJ
I know you would and I know you are, your dedication and passion for saving the nation remain an example for us all.
Now, imagine this, Indiana: if
every one of us decided to actually participate in these... not a one of us would
need to drive very far or often. :cool2: Hmm...
It's time, folks. It's your turn at bat. Is it fear or apathy holding us back? Neither is a worthy opponent.
Scared you won't hit a home run? Don't worry, go for a base hit and advance us.
Every new contact we make, every foot we get in the door, every single American awakened to their heritage advances us in our mission goal.
YHJ and others are ready and available to help, but at least let us know you're willing to join in before we pick a date for this one.
OK, it's been 3 weeks and I'm going to turn over the contact info for Jackson County Public Library, Seymour, IN to YHJ and Rayne to schedule for a fall LibertySeed.
Surely there are others fairly local willing and eager to be involved or at least attend this one, right?
Wait... Shirley? Who's Shirley? :pop:
You are. Now let's schedule some LibertySeeds! ;)
I'll be there, gimme more Libertyseeds.
Schedule them, keep me busy, I LOVE EM!
YHJ
From AuntieBellum's July newsletter:
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Libertyseed Challenge Follow-Up
How're you all doing on scheduling your Libertyseeds?
My personal challenge to each of you is to schedule one Libertyseed this summer. One. Between now and September 1. It's easy. Talk to a library, a camp, a local church, a political organization. Anyone. Everyone. If you have questions on how to set one up, contact ATM or myself.
One.
Come on, YHJ is not busy enough, AND HE LOVES EM! ;)
Seriously, there are several willing to help and present these if you'll just act as boots on the ground and make some local contacts and get us the opportunities.
Start with one in your community and let me know how I can help.
We have a request for a LibertySeed presentation for a young Republicans group (open meeting) on Tuesday Aug. 13th at 7:00pm in Muncie, IN.
I asked them to invite family and friends so hopefully we'll see a good sized group. They know that we don't discuss modern politics but want to hear the story and at least an overview of the Appleseed program as well.
Who wants this one? I picked a date that I would be available to travel, but for anyone closer or ready to get their feet wet with a LibertySeed, this would be a great opportunity ...and it's already set up. Let me know.
How is everyone coming along with scheduling one LibertySeed by the end of summer? :pop:
Quote from: ATM on August 01, 2013, 11:24:40 AM
We have a request for a LibertySeed presentation for a young Republicans group (open meeting) on Tuesday Aug. 13th at 7:00pm in Muncie, IN.
I asked them to invite family and friends so hopefully we'll see a good sized group. They know that we don't discuss modern politics but want to hear the story and at least an overview of the Appleseed program as well.
Who wants this one? I picked a date that I would be available to travel, but for anyone closer or ready to get their feet wet with a LibertySeed, this would be a great opportunity ...and it's already set up. Let me know.
How is everyone coming along with scheduling one LibertySeed by the end of summer? :pop:
See this post so that you can get the LibertySeed posted on the http://www.libertyseed.org/ website:
https://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=34212.msg252873#msg252873
O0 O0
:)
I see that Mudcat has scheduled two new LibertySeeds in Holland, IN and 42769vette and YHJ are working on one for Liberty, IN... Outstanding! O0
Check the schedule at www.libertyseed.org and let's fill it up with more.
How many of us even attempted to schedule our one LibertySeed this summer by September 1st?
:cool2:
Get one by the end of the year, please. Just make contact. Our communities need to hear this story and you are the catalyst.*
* now go look up the definition of catalyst again, whether you think you already know it or not.
BE THE CAT(alyst) ;)
We have a request for a LibertySeed in Brownsburg from one of our local Riflemen who thinks he can bring a few locals to attend and help promo the event.
I've contacted the Brownsburg public library to inquire of their meeting room facilities and scheduling procedures, which will be no problem.
Next step is choosing a date. I'm willing to do this one, but if anyone else wants to share in the presentation or be involved in this event, we need to coordinate schedules with room availability. Preference is for a Wednesday evening likely 6-8pm.
Who's in? :pop:
I will! I will! I will!
Who wants to tell the story to a group of the Sons of the American Revolution in Brownstown on November 14th? It's a Dairy Queen, how cool is that?
YHJ
~
Quote from: Rayne on October 02, 2013, 09:20:38 PM
That is very very cool!!! ^:)^
I had seen where they had their meeting in the newspaper and was going to contact their chapter president since I knew him, but they beat me to it. Was this because of the LibertySeed at the Jackson County Library?
Oh by the way I don't get tired of hearing the history, so can I come too? Maybe video tape it also? Gonna have to learn how to tell the history someday soon.
One of the members was at the last Libertyseed and asked me if we could do it for their SAR meeting. Of course you can come!
YHJ
Brownsburg and Brownstown... I can do them both.
YHJ
I had to google Brownstown to find it. Thanks for taking these, YHJ! I gotta schedule a Libertyseed soon. So many Americans, so many options...
Okay, so can the Rifleman who asked for one in Brownsburg set it up? Do we know more?
I got Brownstown moving, just sent an email off to the organizer.
I reached out to the organizer for the Salem Libertyseed also, looking for a date there.
I am working on dates with WD for one in northwest Indiana now as well.
Someone find me a school!!!! I got vacation days to burn this year, I want to do a school!
YHJ
Lots of LibertySeed activity going on right now... AWESOME!
Let's finish the year strong indoors as things cool down outside. This message doesn't require a weekend or even a firing range ...but it needs all of our our participation to open up new doors and get the message out there to the rest of America.
Drop links to the http://libertyseed.org/ website whenever you get the chance. Find one or let's schedule one local so you can get involved.
Many thanks to those who have been promoting and presenting these! :bow:
Now I need to go find YHJ a school...
:)
Brownsburg Public Library is up on the schedule now for Wed. Dec. 11th at 6pm. This will be officially sponsored as a library program.
I'm hoping that this approach with some of the libraries we've added this year will ease the process of scheduling recurring events as well as increasing attendance due to the partnering of promo efforts.
Other LibertySeed events coming up on the schedule:
Evansville Nov. 12th
Crawfordsville Nov. 18th
Salem Nov. 20th
...and more are still in the works. Mmm... Liberty... ;)
Who has contacted a venue from last year to schedule a follow-up LibertySeed?
Who hasn't made their first contact to schedule a LibertySeed yet but is determined to do so this year?
Who wants to get our story out there and save our nation?
Who needs help getting the ball rolling in their community?
Who let the dogs out?
Who?
Who?
Who?
;)
LibertySeed at Crawfordsville public library this Thursday, April 3rd at 6pm if anybody wants to come check it out or be involved.
Also, just yesterday I met with a contact I made at the last Crawfordsville event to coordinate telling the story to 100ish Cub Scouts at their local summer camp in July.
These events will sustain and expand themselves locally with very little effort once you establish the first baseline event, however...
lacking a ground zero, there is no ripple effect to capitalize upon.
Follow up with venues from last year and make new local contacts where we haven't yet ventured - shall we let another Patriots Day pass leaving most of our neighbors oblivious to that day's significance?
Perish the thought.
Let's go, Indiana, who's ready to make some real waves?