2nd community meeting presentation

Desert Canvas, AppalachiaCommunity and Co-Creator

August 25th Meeting

THE GRIMACING STATS As stated in Forbes - University of Scranton research suggests that

just 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals. 1 in 5 Americans suffer from persistent loneliness according to

Huffington Post Science 70% of Americans are unhappy with work according to Gallup US National Library of Medicine found that American Suicide Rate

increased 24% from 1999 to 2014 Over a given period, people who have strong ties to family, friends, or

coworkers have a 50 percent greater chance of outliving those with fewer social connections,” Gupta wrote on Oprah’s website last year.

MOST PEOPLE...

1. Do not have a supportive community. 2. Are unhappy with what they are currently doing

and unsure of the next steps to take. 3. Are having difficulty reaching their goals.

WHO/WHAT IS DESERT CANVAS?

A Community Built Organization That Helps Individuals Create Their Own Reality

HOW?1. Stimulating and Inspiring Events2. Supporting and Connecting3. Teaching, Showing, & Informing

OUR CORE VALUESCo-Creation: We believe nothing is done on your own. Everything is co-created. The sooner you accept that you can’t do everything on your own, the better off you’ll be.

Reciprocation: We believe in the “Heck Yes” on both ends mentality. One person does not have to be getting out ahead. You can both win!

Fun / Adventure: We see life as full of options, and we live in excitement knowing that our lives are always changing.

Authenticity: We are an organization that accepts all cultures, values, and differences. We think for ourselves, and we are genuinely interested in what others have to say.

Passion: We are filled with a constant desire to improve ourselves by doing the things we love, no matter if they are against the status quo. We never settle.

Goals: We believe that happiness lies in the pursuit of worthwhile goals. It is our goal to help you discover more passions and reach far greater goals!

Sustainability: We respect our environment, and we do our best to ensure that humans and nature can co-exist.

OUR SOLUTION RIGHT NOW

STIMULATE, INSPIRE, SUPPORT, & CONNECT• RVA Yoga and More in the Park

…Yoga and More

OUR SOLUTION RIGHT NOWSTIMULATE, INSPIRE, SUPPORT, & CONNECT

• Human 2.0 Festival

OUR SOLUTION RIGHT NOWSTIMULATE, INSPIRE, SUPPORT, & CONNECT

• 2oO Art Sculpture

…2oO Art Sculpture

Co Created Events Human 2.0 Festival Richmond Kickers Game (Yoga on the Field) Artist for Action Concert

• Upcoming: RVA Peace Festival, September 10th• Possibly Upcoming: Catharsis on the Mall: A Vigil for

Healing, November 11

Yoga and More SurveyOver half the respondents want to come to Yoga and More 3+ times per month

Richmond doesn’t have the same energy in the winter as in the summer months

Conclusion: The community loves Yoga and More and wants to see it continue

Yoga and More Fall and Winter

HOW DO WE KEEP IT GOING?1. Grow the Desert Canvas, Appalachia Team2. Find a Winter Space that will work for Y.A.M3. Launch Kickstarter Campaign to Cover Costs

Our LAST Y.A.M in the Park will beOctober 15th

THE TEAMOperations Manager secure liability insurance for

Winter Yoga and More setup Desert Canvas,

Appalachia as a LLC apply for Benefit Corporation

Certification (an LLC with high morals)

keep track of team members hours

Event Manager/Field Organizer schedule meditation and yoga

instructors for RVA Yoga and More weekly event

schedule featured non-profit/workshop for RVA Yoga and More weekly event

outreach to potential sponsors for Winter Yoga and More

5+ Hours/Week regular attendance to Yoga and More

THE TEAM 5+ Hours/Week regular attendance to Yoga and More

Media Team take photos of events Youtube, Snapchat Accts grow Desert Canvas,

Appalachia blog outreach to dj’s, bands, and

musicians attend music festivals Documentary on GaiaTV Reach out to News Orgs

Intern/Volunteer Manager create requisitions for

internship positions (VCU and U of R and other outlets)

assist team in managing schedules of interns

be the point person for volunteers at events

FIND A WINTER SPACE

©Desert Canvas 2016

Holds 50-100 people and has space for Yoga, Meditation, and Workshop (added benefit if slacklines can be put in)

˟ Gallery 5˟ Createspace

Large Studios Apartment Complexes – Scott’s

Addition, other Bars/Resturaunts Warehouses – Scotts Addition,

Manchester Corporate Buildings (drop in may

have unused space)

LAUNCH KICK

Startup Summer Costs (Material)

$1300

TOTAL$5500

100 people commit to $20 donation and Y.A.M can be free through February

LAUNCH KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

Liability Insurance$125/month

Rent$200/month

Yoga InstructorMeditation Instructor

$200/monthOrganizer Time50 hrs/month

$10/hr

October, November, December,

January, February, March

x6

LAUNCH KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN


w/ 100 people commitment, we can secure corporate sponsorships

If both of these are informally agreed we launch campaign on September 17th and have a SUPER Yoga and More with Live Music, Food Workshop, Featured Non Profit, Co-Created Painting

WITH A FULL TEAM WE ALL CAN CREATEMORE POSSIBILITIES

• Eco Villages, Community Houses and Apartments, Parties

• Activism, Increased CoCreation• Co-Create w/ Music Festivals• Public Art Squares• Transformational Stories• National Web of Friends• Maintained Local Gardens,

Restaurants, and MORE!

OTHER AREAS TO CONTRIBUTE


Outreach to the Richmond Community (Let People Know We Exist!) Facebook invites, posts on your groups In real life talk to people

Share Supplies EZ-UP Tent Paint for the Canvas Material for future Art Constructions

Volunteer at Events Share Your Passions

WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT?


Lead a Meditation Lead a Yoga Session Take Photographs at Events Create a Music Playlist or Play Live Music Lead a Workshop of Something You Want to Share w/ Others

Tai Chi Essential Oils Acrobatic Yoga Hoola Hooping Healthy Cooking Recipe (Hummus, Smoothie, etc)

Drum Circle Survival Bracelet Creation Homemade Shampoo

Coffee Workshop Nice Cream Workshop

HOW CAN WE HELP YOUR COMMUNITY?


Exposure• Post Your Event or Needs on our Facebook Group

• www.facebook.com/groups/RVAYogaAndMoreInThePark

Lets Team Up

IDEAS and CONVERSATION Q & A


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