Vancouver DanceSafe Chapter >> Volunteers? Promoters? Anyone Interested.

[dapimpstress]

I am in the process of contacting the DanceSafe Organization.

We will be coming to them, as well as the Vancouver promoters, very shortly with a Letter of Intent as to what we would like to begin.

The only way to make our community educated is to give them the information.
The only way to protect our friends is to make sure they are educated.

Eighty5 has expressed intrest in helping me get something going up here, and we will soon be looking for volunteers. We need to know how all of you feel about this, and if you would like to help please do.

Seattle has recently lost a child. This was due to not only his own ignorance of what he was taking, but also, the enviornment which he was in. In order to protect our scenes, we must involved everyone, the party kids, the promoters, the DJ's, the designers, the kids who decorate, EVERYONE.

Raves used to be about friends as family, community, beats, and LOVE. We need to bring it back to that. One way we can do it, is by providing services such as this.


And so, If you would like to help us, in any way please send me a PM or hit me up online at [email protected]

I am currently compiling lists for seattle of volunteers and would like to do the same for you. We need people to do all sorts of different things... Not only do we need people to volunteer at actual events, but we also need people who have ideas, and contructive thoughts, to add to the brainstorming.

At this beginning stage, mostly we need to know how much support is out there for this. Thanks for your time, and I hope there is a good response.

Take care. <3 Love & Respect <3 Ashlee

[Cdn_Brdr]

Ignore my post in the other thread.... seems as though you have at least thought it out properly before going into it.

[sNyx]

for sure, im more then happy to volunteer my time.

[MissBehavior]

There have been too many "accidents" by kids who aren't informed about the choices they're making. Everytime something horrible like an overdose or, even worse, a death happens, it sets what's left of the scene back in the eyes of the cities/municipalities, the police and anyone else who doesn't understand what "raving" is truly about.

It's time to take a stand and take some responsibility for making sure people can make informed decisions.

Put me down, Ash. I want to be a part of that.

[mapleleaf4ever]

I'll help out. :)

[Evolve]

Originally Posted by Ashes

I am in the process of contacting the DanceSafe Organization.

We will be coming to them, as well as the Vancouver promoters, very shortly with a Letter of Intent as to what we would like to begin.

The only way to make our community educated is to give them the information.
The only way to protect our friends is to make sure they are educated.

Eighty5 has expressed intrest in helping me get something going up here, and we will soon be looking for volunteers. We need to know how all of you feel about this, and if you would like to help please do.

Seattle has recently lost a child. This was due to not only his own ignorance of what he was taking, but also, the enviornment which he was in. In order to protect our scenes, we must involved everyone, the party kids, the promoters, the DJ's, the designers, the kids who decorate, EVERYONE.

Raves used to be about friends as family, community, beats, and LOVE. We need to bring it back to that. One way we can do it, is by providing services such as this.


And so, If you would like to help us, in any way please send me a PM or hit me up online at [email protected]

I am currently compiling lists for seattle of volunteers and would like to do the same for you. We need people to do all sorts of different things... Not only do we need people to volunteer at actual events, but we also need people who have ideas, and contructive thoughts, to add to the brainstorming.

At this beginning stage, mostly we need to know how much support is out there for this. Thanks for your time, and I hope there is a good response.

Take care. <3 Love & Respect <3 Ashlee

Great Idea and you've got our support!

-A.

[Cdn_Brdr]

I never thought I'd even get slightly involved with anything you were doing Ashes but this is a cause that I find too important not to be a part of...... count me in, time for Round 2, hopefully it works better this time.

[MissBehavior]

Originally Posted by Cdn_Brdr

I never thought I'd even get slightly involved with anything you were doing Ashes but this is a cause that I find too important not to be a part of...... count me in, time for Round 2, hopefully it works better this time.

Good on ya, Shawn.

[zarlon]

hey, that's rad

i'd support.

[xxViceRoyxx]

You have my full support, i'ld love to do some volunteer work.

[dapimpstress]

This will be fantastic. I'm so glad there are some of you down to get involved. I really believe this will make a difference in both of our neighboring communities.

I have written to DanceSafe both on local and national levels... One letter to the old seattle chapter (which we are starting up again! thank goodness...) as well as one to the original organization based in SanFran.

Though there is no doubt that it will be difficult, due to factors outside our control, (i.e. media, local politics, etc.) we WILL be able to do this. Once I know from the DanceSafe people exactly how and what we need to begin, I will post it up. And as more information comes in, I will post that as well.

I'm not totally sure what our next steps should be, but we will know as soon as I recieve responses.

Thanks again, for your support.

<3 L&R <3 Ashlee

[Behn]

im down

[neoh]

eighty5 is also convinced that there's caffeine in pills.

but anyways, yeah - I will certainly help out.

[Moon]

i'm down. this will take some convincing to city hall though i'd figure.. since this could be seen a way to support drug use and all night raves.... i'm sure many people in city hall don't have the attitude of "they're always going to be popping pills at parties so we'll prevent any harm like we do with heroin users". i'm sure they're far into their agenda to shut down raves in vancouver.

but... with some creativity i'm sure we can figure something out

[xxViceRoyxx]

well safety and responsibility is whats being promoted here and its not like they have much control over pills, just like heroin, so if they do explore their options, public awareness should be a really good one, educate them about the drugs, dont just hit them and try to force them.

[dapimpstress]

As I stated before, it will be difficult. No one is arguing that. But the thing is, something MUST be done, and this is but a step in the process.

[acidic_liquid]

Count me in.

[.muffy.]

Ashley:

I was helping with Dancesafe years ago, when they still had an active chapter here. I would like to help again.

[~god~]

count me in.

[dapimpstress]

Originally Posted by .daisy.

Ashley:

I was helping with Dancesafe years ago, when they still had an active chapter here. I would like to help again.

Then you will be a wonderful asset to our efforts. Thanks again to everyone. Tomorrow I will post what info I have gathered. :)

<3 L&R <3 A

[bigorangedan]

more than happy to help out.

back "in the day" it was the responsibility of the old schoolers to watch out and help the younger generation that was coming in. Too often now I have seen people(not all but some) who seem to have forgotten that it was an older party kid that took them by the wing when they first started and a lot of them did participate in the dance/rave safe organizations.

I'd be more than happy to help out and lend a hand.

[dapimpstress]

Originally Posted by bigorangedan

more than happy to help out.

back "in the day" it was the responsibility of the old schoolers to watch out and help the younger generation that was coming in. Too often now I have seen people(not all but some) who seem to have forgotten that it was an older party kid that took them by the wing when they first started and a lot of them did participate in the dance/rave safe organizations.

I'd be more than happy to help out and lend a hand.

That is a very good point my friend. :) More posted tomorrow! <3 A

[sidekick]

yeah, i would totally be willing to help you out with anything you need for this.

[.o0*HaLo*0o.]

sweet plan... im down, i've always been a supporter of dancesafe and thought we should have it up here :P i added u.

[BongMan]

awsome idea you have my full support for this