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North Olympic Exchange
The North Olympic Exchange, a chapter of Bellingham-based Fourth Corner Exchange, is a barter and trade system utilizing the concept of time dollars.
In April of 2006, a few activists from Local 20/20's Local Economy Action Group held the first meeting and orientation, forming a local chapter of Fourth Corner Exchange. In the following year, in an attempt to give the Exchange a more local focus and orientation, the name North Olympic Exchange was chosen for our local chapter.
The goal is to connect unused resources with unmet needs as we build a stronger, and more sustainable community. This program offers an alternative to the current money system. It is based on human capital--our own skills, goods and energies--rather than the existing system that is based on scarcity, hording of capital, and debt.
This exchange system involves trading of goods and services, but goes beyond usual bartering. You don't need to exchange with anyone directly - the life dollars you earn may be "spent" with anyone else in the system. A website is used for the exchanges where you can scan all the available services and goods offered as well as record and keep track of your exchanges. The website also has a "wanted" section for goods and services needed.
Joining North Olympic Exchange is easy. All you need to do is attend one of the two monthly orientation meetings. Currently, the meetings are held on the first Sunday (5 PM) and the third Monday (7 PM) of the month. Every three months, there is a potluck social after the meeting on Sunday that month. Times and location may vary, so check the events announcements on the Local 20/20 website. The location is the Dundee Community Center in Port Townsend, on the corner of Hancock and 32nd, off Hastings.
For more information, contact Mike Dobkevich at 379-2627 or
dobkevich1 'at' msn 'dot' com.
Working together toward local sustainability - integrating economy, ecology and community through action and education.
Additional thanks to:
WSU Main Homepage, WSU Extension and County Extension Offices,
the Agricultural Research Center, CAHNRS, and the North Olympic Learning Center
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