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Visit our media resources to understand how "Local Service Exchanges" work for you and the community. View videos, download readings and explore our internet resources to learn more.


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Once a member of Merrymeeting Community Shares, you will be able to participate in a region-wide network of exchanges updated daily. See some of what is offered by clicking above.


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You can enjoy the benefits of becoming a member by clicking above and going to our New Membership page. There you will find step-by-step instructions on how to join. No membership fee is required.

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WELCOME


Merrymeeting Community Shares is an hour for an hour service exchange membership organization. For every hour you spend doing something for a member you earn one share. Record it in your account, and you can spend it to buy an hour of another member’s time!

The service exchange system is based on the age-old principles of compassion, mutual responsibility and respect, known as the Core Economy. This system is fundamentally different from a cash economy. When using social currency your capital is never restricted to the numbers on your bank statement. Rather than being completely dependent on the financial fluctuations of your employer, Wall Street, and international business, your wealth is bolstered by the use of your own talents and that of the membership. Read More / Hide




Coming Soon!

Merrymeeting Community Shares will soon be upgrading to Cyclos. What is "Cyclos"?

Cyclos is open source online banking software for service exchange networks such as ours. Cyclos offers a professional and complete on-line banking system where users can administer their accounts and view their transactions via web access or mobile phone. Cyclos comes with various additional modules like a business directory, e-commerce platform, referrals and transaction qualifications, messaging and notification system, call/support center logging, and an integrated management information system.

This transition should be seamless and without disruption of business, however if you are experiencing any difficulty please contact us. There will be more instructional information available, sent out to members and posted on this web site in the near future.




 
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