How does change start?

What Is Change and How Does It Begin?

Change - to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/change)

Better- to increase the good qualities of; make better; improve (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/better)


Change for South Amboy is a grassroots movements that was born out of concern for our small town by the bay. The mission, goals and vision of Change for South Amboy are for the betterment of the community and those who live or work in it.

Mission: Create an atmosphere were the community and the local government work together
towards common goals for the betterment of the community.

Vision: Develop community forum for free thoughts to be exchanged
Develop creative solutions for community issues
Develop a list of priorities for the betterment of our community It's Grassroots Baby!

What's a grassroots approach?
The grassroots approach is a proactive way of empowering and organize our community. Grassroots isn't a party choice like democrats or republicans. Grassroots is about shifting the power of change from the misconception that the city government holds all of the power to the reality that the community holds the power. Grassroots gives each member of the community a voice and support.
.... government of the people, for the people and by the people
How do you get involved?
There are a number of things that you can do to help move towards change. It's as easy as talking with your friends and neighbors.

• hosting house meetings or parties
• having larger community meetings
• putting up posters
• talking with pedestrians on the street (often involving informational clipboards)
• gathering signatures for petitions
• setting up information tables
• raising money from many small donors for political advertising or campaigns
• organizing demonstrations
• asking individuals to submit opinions to media outlets and government officials
• holding get out the vote activities, which include the practices of reminding people to vote and transporting them to polling places.
• attending city council meetings and sharing the information with others in the community
• utilize blogging as a virtual meeting place to share ideas, express concern and collaborate with other to find creative solutions to our city's problems.

Change starts with ideas and ideas start with you.

"New ideas pass through three periods: 1) It can’t be done. 2) It probably can be done, but it’s not worth doing. 3) I knew it was a good idea all along!"
- Arthur C. Clarke
Let's make a change!

South Amboy Council Meeting Calendar
Attend a meeting share what you learned with all of us.

July 13, 2009	Monday	Business Meeting	6:00 P.M.
July 15, 2009	Wednesday	Council Meeting	7:00 P.M.
August 17, 2009	Monday	Business Meeting	6:00 P.M.
August 19, 2009	Wednesday	Council Meeting	7:00 P.M.
August 31, 2009	Monday	Business Meeting	6:00 P.M.
September 2, 2009	Wednesday	Council Meeting	7:00 P.M.
September 14, 2009	Monday	Business Meeting	6:00 P.M.
September 16, 2009	Wednesday	Council Meeting	7:00 P.M.
October 5, 2009	Monday	Business Meeting	6:00 P.M.
October 7, 2009	Wednesday	Council Meeting	7:00 P.M.
October 19, 2009	Monday	Business Meeting	6:00 P.M.
October 21, 2009	Wednesday	Council Meeting	7:00 P.M.
November 2, 2009	Monday	Business Meeting	6:00 P.M.
November 4, 2009	Wednesday	Council Meeting	7:00 P.M.
November 16, 2009	Monday	Business Meeting	6:00 P.M.
November 17, 2009	Tuesday	Council Meeting	7:00 P.M.
December 14, 2009	Monday	Business Meeting	6:00 P.M.
December 16, 2009	Wednesday	Council Meeting	7:00 P.M.

Ready, Set, Bring on Change

Step 1: Register for the blog
Step 2: Think about where and how you would like to see change
Step 3: Share your thoughts on the blog and in our community
Step 4: Remember that this forum is for betterment and a proactive approach to building a better South Amboy.