Comments on: Community Spirit: The Book (and How To Be a Part of It) http://dannybrown.me/2009/04/26/community-spirit-the-book-and-how-to-be-a-part-of-it/ Conversations in social media for marketing, PR, communications and community Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:49:06 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Audrey Campbell http://dannybrown.me/2009/04/26/community-spirit-the-book-and-how-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-19327 Audrey Campbell Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:53:37 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=5548#comment-19327 I came across your page while looking for different ideas of community spirit for a speach class. I've been interested in this subject for a long time and am curious to know what we can do as individuals to bring back some of the "community" that used to exist before skyscrapers and big business. I grew up in the village of Nenana, Alaska. When we (the family) moved from there I realized then that there is something special about the community from which I had come. It was like a real life episode of "Cheers"-everybody knew your name. Movies sometimes attempt to depict the small town life where people are there to hold out their hand to those in need and when something big (or small) occurs they are all there to celebrate. They enjoy community BBQ's, town square dances, council meetings (in which citizens actually attend and take part), and they work together to build the community in which they live, each doing their part. In Nenana, the town was practically shut down for the Fourth of July because everyone was downtown hanging out in the parking lot and into the street for local events. There'd be pie eating contests, children digging for change in piles of sawdust, and adults engaged in three-legged races. Best of all? It was for the community...not profit. The events were free to all. Of course, today were are living in a new world. Small towns are becoming cities, cities are continuing to grow, and the internet has all but replaced real-life interaction with other people. Personally, I think community spirit has been lost. Seems that church organizations and 12-step programs still possess a sence of community. They work together for the betterment of the people, lend a helping hand when needed, and have a genuine interest in what's happening around them within their fellowship. Why can't we have that still? even in big cities? Within every city lies separate communities. Within each of those something of the past could be brought back to build a brighter future. Organizations such as Habitat for Hummanity have the right idea. Now if only we could convey the message to individuals. We could have a much brighter future. I came across your page while looking for different ideas of community spirit for a speach class. I’ve been interested in this subject for a long time and am curious to know what we can do as individuals to bring back some of the “community” that used to exist before skyscrapers and big business. I grew up in the village of Nenana, Alaska. When we (the family) moved from there I realized then that there is something special about the community from which I had come. It was like a real life episode of “Cheers”-everybody knew your name. Movies sometimes attempt to depict the small town life where people are there to hold out their hand to those in need and when something big (or small) occurs they are all there to celebrate. They enjoy community BBQ’s, town square dances, council meetings (in which citizens actually attend and take part), and they work together to build the community in which they live, each doing their part. In Nenana, the town was practically shut down for the Fourth of July because everyone was downtown hanging out in the parking lot and into the street for local events. There’d be pie eating contests, children digging for change in piles of sawdust, and adults engaged in three-legged races. Best of all? It was for the community…not profit. The events were free to all.
Of course, today were are living in a new world. Small towns are becoming cities, cities are continuing to grow, and the internet has all but replaced real-life interaction with other people. Personally, I think community spirit has been lost. Seems that church organizations and 12-step programs still possess a sence of community. They work together for the betterment of the people, lend a helping hand when needed, and have a genuine interest in what’s happening around them within their fellowship. Why can’t we have that still? even in big cities? Within every city lies separate communities. Within each of those something of the past could be brought back to build a brighter future. Organizations such as Habitat for Hummanity have the right idea. Now if only we could convey the message to individuals. We could have a much brighter future.

]]> By: Danny http://dannybrown.me/2009/04/26/community-spirit-the-book-and-how-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-6784 Danny Wed, 27 May 2009 15:42:25 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=5548#comment-6784 Thanks for all the great suggestions and what community means to you, guys - really appreciate it. Thanks for all the great suggestions and what community means to you, guys – really appreciate it.

]]> By: John Haydon http://dannybrown.me/2009/04/26/community-spirit-the-book-and-how-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-5585 John Haydon Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:59:35 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=5548#comment-5585 <b>Community:</b> A group of folks <em>that act</em> based on a shared vision of a world they dream of creating for their children. Are you taking advanced orders for the book? Thumbs up! Community: A group of folks that act based on a shared vision of a world they dream of creating for their children.

Are you taking advanced orders for the book?

Thumbs up!

]]> By: Mark Van Baale http://dannybrown.me/2009/04/26/community-spirit-the-book-and-how-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-5524 Mark Van Baale Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:21:26 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=5548#comment-5524 Ah ha! Based off your request: What you’d like to see as the standard for communities worldwide and how they can be merged into one living community as a whole - looking out for each other and offering our helping hands along the way.... Community as a whole where we look out for one another offering helping hands along the way is right on target with a dream I have that I would love to implement someday.. A community database in cities (each city has their own) where people post their needs where someone can volunteer to meet that need. It is the essence of community. Reaching out to others to embrace each person's need and responding in kind with volunteer service to help meet that need. A need could be that someone needs help moving and a volunteer could log-in to the community database to browse needs and find this "help with moving" need. Pair up people with needs to those who want to help. In a way, it takes the "micro-financing" approach via Kiva.org and applies it to everyday real life needs where those who sign in to the "community" can help one another. Ah ha! Based off your request: What you’d like to see as the standard for communities worldwide and how they can be merged into one living community as a whole – looking out for each other and offering our helping hands along the way….

Community as a whole where we look out for one another offering helping hands along the way is right on target with a dream I have that I would love to implement someday..

A community database in cities (each city has their own) where people post their needs where someone can volunteer to meet that need. It is the essence of community. Reaching out to others to embrace each person’s need and responding in kind with volunteer service to help meet that need. A need could be that someone needs help moving and a volunteer could log-in to the community database to browse needs and find this “help with moving” need. Pair up people with needs to those who want to help. In a way, it takes the “micro-financing” approach via Kiva.org and applies it to everyday real life needs where those who sign in to the “community” can help one another.

]]> By: Danny http://dannybrown.me/2009/04/26/community-spirit-the-book-and-how-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-5484 Danny Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:53:51 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=5548#comment-5484 Hi Claire, I agree, and if you check out my <a href="http://12for12k.org" target="_blank">12for12k charity project</a>, along with a <a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2312for12k" target="_blank">#12for12k search on Twitter</a> you'll see a great community of people working towards a common goal. Hi Claire,

I agree, and if you check out my 12for12k charity project, along with a #12for12k search on Twitter you’ll see a great community of people working towards a common goal.

]]> By: Claire http://dannybrown.me/2009/04/26/community-spirit-the-book-and-how-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-5477 Claire Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:36:22 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=5548#comment-5477 Community Spirit: A group of people who are connected by a common ideal. At www.pifworld.com people come together to stride for a higher cause. I think that is what communitybuilding is about. On our own we cannot reach much, together we can make a difference. We can fight against poverty, AIDS, slavery and lots of other social problems. I'd like to hear your comments about this. Community Spirit:

A group of people who are connected by a common ideal. At http://www.pifworld.com people come together to stride for a higher cause. I think that is what communitybuilding is about. On our own we cannot reach much, together we can make a difference. We can fight against poverty, AIDS, slavery and lots of other social problems. I’d like to hear your comments about this.

]]> By: Henie http://dannybrown.me/2009/04/26/community-spirit-the-book-and-how-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-5476 Henie Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:35:19 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=5548#comment-5476 Community spirit is when everyone huddles to hug, while seeing and being part of the nucleus! :~) Community spirit is when everyone huddles to hug, while seeing and being part of the nucleus! :~)

]]> By: Michael Schechter http://dannybrown.me/2009/04/26/community-spirit-the-book-and-how-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-5456 Michael Schechter Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:11:44 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=5548#comment-5456 While communities traditionally begin by a group of people coming together around a single purpose, the most successful ones are those where members grow to become a part of each others lives. The desire for a wide range of communities has always existed and the tools we now have at our disposal make it easier and easier to find those that share our common interests and connect with other members regardless of physical location. Historically communities were dictated by location more than shared interest, but new technology and rapidly increasing usage have allowed us to reach way beyond our own sphere when seeking those who share our passions. While communities traditionally begin by a group of people coming together around a single purpose, the most successful ones are those where members grow to become a part of each others lives. The desire for a wide range of communities has always existed and the tools we now have at our disposal make it easier and easier to find those that share our common interests and connect with other members regardless of physical location. Historically communities were dictated by location more than shared interest, but new technology and rapidly increasing usage have allowed us to reach way beyond our own sphere when seeking those who share our passions.

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]]> By: Danny http://dannybrown.me/2009/04/26/community-spirit-the-book-and-how-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-5431 Danny Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:27:44 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=5548#comment-5431 Hi Ari, I would never do something that I didn't want to do myself for myself - hopefully others enjoy it as well. A bit like this blog, really. And the book is about community in the conversation age - the tools are just the tools and will continue to change. But the community will always be there. "Online marketing maven"? Think you must have me confused with someone else, fella ;-) Hi Ari,

I would never do something that I didn’t want to do myself for myself – hopefully others enjoy it as well. A bit like this blog, really.

And the book is about community in the conversation age – the tools are just the tools and will continue to change. But the community will always be there.

“Online marketing maven”? Think you must have me confused with someone else, fella ;-)

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