Chris Caston
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Ideas for recruiting members
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Caston Nov 1.

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i've also setup a google groups list for my exchange. I have 8 members so far and I have added them all to the mailing list. At the moment there's no trading activity amongst the members but I hope the mailing list will help change this.
November 1
I've joined that one as well. The group i've started is so that I can invite people I know (and other people in my city) to find out about my exchange.
October 11
There is already a Facebook group by the way.
October 11
I Love the idea of 100% community currency - we did try to impose that but then the exchange lost impetus - I guess it's find what works for you and go with.
October 11
Dawn, I was wondering if any CES or other LETS system have had experiences with student members. It's the sort of thing that students could really make use of when they need food (and food is available over the CES), want to trade books, need tut...
October 11
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October 11
Hi Dawn, I'm slowly telling people about it. I think the most important thing is to smile and look like i'm having fun and enjoying myself. No one wants to join the group if I'm not smiling! When you say "- Sign them up there and then." that's b...
October 9
Hi Chris, Well done on getting started. I started with meet and greet evenings at home:- - get everyone to bring along somthing to share (sell) - then show them how the system works - discuss what they can offer - when there' a bunch of people, yo...
October 9
I just wanted to say that I really like this as well especially the points about a return to local manufacturing. I think the way you look at tax is pure genius. Do you mind if I copy some of your ideas to use on my exchange?
October 8
oNewhouse and Chris Caston are now friends
October 7
OK this is crazy replying to my own post but I think i'm making some progress. I responded to an advert on gumtree where a guy needed someone to help design a website. He said that he had a bad experience because someone had ripped him off and b...
October 5
Hi John, The social events is a good idea and I should plan ahead for when enough members have joined the make the first social event possible. What i'd really like to be able to do is help people to become less reliant on money. I know from exp...
October 4
Hi Chris Decades of experience from around the world show that some of the best strategies for generating both new members and new activity include: * regular social events for people to make friends and connections * organised working parties wh...
October 3
Chris Caston added a discussion
Hello, My exchange has been going for a few months but I haven't managed to generate a thriving trading community yet. I'm looking for some ideas to get people to sign up and start trading. I put an advert on the gumtree classifieds and one lad...
October 3
Hi Sabine, I plan to in some way incorporate CES into the business plan for my website Rejuvepedia which is a wiki based project to build and encyclopedia about rejuvenating the human body on and organ by organ and system by system basis. The we...
October 1
Just as a follow up to what's been happening. I went to create a sandbox site and so far i'm getting a message saying the site is under maintenance. Once it's up an running i'll start learning how to make ning apps.
September 23

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How are you currently involved with the Community Exchange Network?
CES Exchange Administrator
What's the full name of your Exchange? Answer N/A if you are not yet an Admin or User.
Perth Community Exchange
Describe your Exchange (type of exchange, location, activities, members, how it's going)
This is just a new exchange. I have decided to take the plunge and start an exchange as there was no exchange currently operating in my area. I have some big plans and ideas on how this might work. Stay tuned and check out the website!
If your Exchange has its own local website, what is its address?
http://www.perth-exchange.org
Tell us about yourself, your background, interests, skills.
I'm a 28 year old male and i'm single. I have an IT background and I'm a self-employed call out computer technician. I'm also interested in biology and healthy life extension.

Another project I run is called rejuvepedia which is project to develop a wiki based encyclopedia on rejuvenating the human body on an organ by organ and system by system approach. The address is http://www.rejuvepedia.org
Your personal website, if you have one:
http://chris.caston.id.au
Best Phone/Cell Number Best phone number for CES service calls (Optional and Kept Private, but very helpful when we need to reach you.)
0422978315
Skype address from http://skype.com/download -- add LSquiresSkype to your Contacts.
aptitudetech
My Website (1)
http://www.rejuvepedia.org

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