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This years VBC wouldn’t have been possible without the help of all our amazing volunteers, and these exceptional business sponsors. Thanks!
Laughing Planet Café
Old Wives’ Tales
Daily Grind
Ota Tofu
- 2006 FAQs
- Q. I live in town. Why should I register?
- Q. What is a VBC Passport ?
- Q. I live out of town. Why are the fees higher?
- Q. Why not provide lunches to In-town registrants?
- Q. The VBC originated as an alternative to commercial, monetary-based society. Why charge anything for the Village Building Convergence?
- Q. The VBC is intended to be a community event. How do we avoid creating a barrier to community participation?
- Q. How is VBC working with schools in the community?
2006 FAQs
- Village Building Convergence Benefits & Fees
Q. I live in town. Why should I register?
A. In general registration helps sustain the VBC. Registration provides access to workshops and nine evening events. Also registration supports the VBC Passport.
Q. What is a VBC Passport ?
A. The passport offers a fun way of enjoying VBC to its fullest. It also may be used to document your learning experiences. If you participate fully, you can receive Village Builder recognition. Passports are provided with at least three days registration.
Q. I live out of town. Why are the fees higher?
A. We provide in-home housing and evening meals for nine days (Friday through Saturday).
Q. Why not provide lunches to In-town registrants?
A. The logistics of serving and money handling for large numbers of people at disbursed sites with volunteer staff is prohibitive.
Q. The VBC originated as an alternative to commercial, monetary-based society. Why charge anything for the Village Building Convergence?
A. The VBC, like any large-scale activity, has unavoidable expenses. These include: rent on City Repair facilities and travel expenses of presenters from out of town. VBC also strives to compensate skilled natural builders who commit to leading and completing place-making sites. A long-term objective of the VBC is to sustain itself without undo reliance on grants.
Q. The VBC is intended to be a community event. How do we avoid creating a barrier to community participation?
A. The core VBC site work and workshops are kept free to all. Many community businesses and volunteers donate their goods and services to keep fees low.
Q. How is VBC working with schools in the community?
A. Some students will receive class credit. Four schools are hosts to VBC sites. All students are welcome to participate in VBC events along with the rest of the community.
