Meeting With Zeitgeist Toronto Coordinator Ryan Jarded
November 28, 2010 in Uncategorized
Attendees:
Ryan Jared
Romina Valeria
Roberto Enamorado
Brian Bejarano
Hans Roy
And here are the notes regarding how things are done in the Toronto Chapter
Things to keep in mind
-Nature of people that come to meetings are people that have in some way been out casted due to personal views – meeting likeminded people is a comforting experience.
-To go all types of free events and target people that care about issues à any person(s) who ask a question at an event should be the first people you try to speak with to invite to a Zmeeting. à Tell them we (the group/chapter you are assisting in expanding) is interested in what they do – do not start the conversation by preaching/educating on TZM.
-Market differently to different audiences
-There is no hierarchy within the chapter only bubbles – the bubbles represent different projects that are being developed
-Have three in person meetings every month – one public meeting and two core meetings.
For Public Meetings
-Create an agenda or topic for discussion
-promote on free websites/forums/word of mouth (craigslist, facebook, schools etc)
-Have an attendance sheet and collect emails and have educational materials for attendees to read.
-Have the public meeting/event on a weeknight at a university
Public Meetings Flow
-History of Z1 and the difference or transition into Z2 ideals of a RBE
-Ask people how they found the Movement
-Ask what their expectations of the meeting were
-What skill-set(s) do they have or what do they like to do
-open up the highlighted discussion in the agenda
-Offer people an interesting task – have people do stuff (like in the movie “Fight Club”)
-See if they would be interested in joining the core group and introduce the specific projects
-Set them up with project coordinators
-Rotate members who facilitate the meeting
*Roughly 50% of the attendees for Toronto’s public meetings are new to the movement.
Toronto Zeitgeist House
The Toronto house was started by 5 members who simply got a place together.
There are plans to start a sustainable community to teach people to free themselves from the wage system. Since not only is talking about sustainability important but, working within a sustainable environment and using these concepts hands-on.
Screenings
If you go to a screening, ask the film maker if they would be interested in talking to a group about the film/topics discussed to help create awareness on the issue.
Z3
Plans are to invite media for the screening on a week night and have a Q and A following the film.
Booths will be set up for people interested in talk to members and to distribute informational materials.
The Z3 after-party will be announced to be held at a local bar or lounge following the film.
Recent Toronto Event
There is an organic farmer who wanted to set up an event to give out organic food for free. The Toronto chapter helped with the promotion and the manpower needed for the event.
Thanks for taking the time to reach out to us Ryan it is greatly appreciated.


