Kudozine Vol. 2

KUDOZINE
Issue
#2
September
2015
Welcome to Kudozine issue 2!
Inside this issue:
What are your
motivations?
page 2
Learn everyday
page 3
Events
page 4
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Community - families - network
Pay it forward
(getting better a it)
Doing/learning new things
Community
Kudoz hosts come from different parts of
the community: from small business owners,
to freelancers, to city staff, to community
members, to students, to retirees, to
teachers, nurses, and everything in between!
Naturally, the way you engage with Kudoz
is different too. We want to understand
your differences— around communication,
engagement, motivations— so that we
can make being a Kudoz host even more
enjoyable and rewarding!
Why become a
Kudoz Host? Here’s
what you told us
when you joined!
Sharing
Helping other (to learn/do something)
Meeting new people (with same passion)
Helping to shape Kudoz
Connect with:
I want to help
de-stigmatize
disabilities
it’s something to do in my spare time
I want to go on Kudoz experiences myself
I want to volunteer my time towards a good cause
I want to share
what I love
I like helping others
I want to meet others
who share my passion
I want to connect with other
families/community members/
people in the Kudoz network
unknown
Time to do an activity I like
Interested in Kudoz
Learning about teaching
Interested in Kudoz
Volunteering
Join on Kudoz experiences
Interested to know more about Kudoz process
Keep me busy in my free time
Learning from the people I met
Explore new interests
Join on Kudoz experiences
To make a difference
I want to pay it
forward to the
community
I like doing & learning new things
I want to become a better
communicator and teacher
I’m interested in shaping
a new service
it’s a nudge to do the
things I enjoy
Unknown
We want to
hear from you!
Have your
motivation
for being
part of Kudoz
changed since
joining? Why
& How?
How do you like to connect with the Kudoz
community? Do any of these animals remind
you of your engagement style?
Squirrel: I enjoy volunteering
and helping people. Invite me
to host my experience with
the wider Kudoz community.
Eagle: I like
knowing what’s
happening
with the Kudoz
community
without getting
too involved. Send
me the Kudozine
and other
updates about the
community.
Beaver: I’m a
builder. I like
shaping Kudoz
and helping to
bring this new
service to life.
Invite me to codesign
sessions
and call me for
feedback.
Dolphin: I
love helping
hosts feel
motivated
and
empowered.
Ask me to
coach other
hosts and
the Kudoz
community.
Butterfly: I’m a
cross-polinator.
I love learning
new things and
connecting
ideas from
the Kudoz
community!
Ask me to blog
and promote
Kudoz.
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Hamster: I like
doing things at
my own pace. I
probably won’t
come to you but
am happy to
provide feedback,
by e-mail or phone.
Wolf: I enjoy
meeting likeminded
hosts.
Invite me to
social events.
What animals and host traits are
missing? We’d love to hear from
you! (email:hello@kudoz.ca)

Tie a bowline knot
Learn everyday
This knot, used by sailors and
seamen around the world, is
one of four standard maritime
knots. It is one of the most
useful knots because it is both
easy to tie and untie while
staying very secure.
Communicate in
sign language
Hello
Friendship
Thank
you
Sorry
Learn more at: http://
www.wikihow.com/Learn-
American-Sign-Language
Text like a Millenial
Try out text short hand
with your friends and the
Kudoz Team.
BTW - by the way
TMR - tomorrow
NP - no problem
LOL - laugh out loud
TMI - too much information
FOMO - fear of missing out
TIA - thanks in advance
YMMD - you made my day
TTYL - talk to you later
To really level up your texting
abilities, check out Kudoz Host
Natalie’s experience: https://
www.kudoz.ca/en/listings/102-getyour-texting-game-on
Something
in the
catalogue
piqued
your
interest?
Want to go on a
learning experience
with another host?
Kudoz is
now offering
experiences
between hosts!
Give us a call or shoot us an email to book it!
604 862 5836 - hello@kudoz.ca !
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Events
You won't want to miss what we
have in store this month!
Reflection cafe
Reflection Cafe is your chance
to ​step away from the busyness
and think about what your days
are adding up to.
Write a post card to
yourself in the DIY
reflection area.
Next
Reflection
Cafe: Sept. 24
4-6 pm
Discuss the latest in adult learning with
our learning specialist guest speaker.
fill out playfull
worksheets and see
your week through
a different lens.
Please RSVP to hello@kudoz.ca
or call 604 862 5836!
Location to be confirmed.
Reflective challenge
We will text or email you – for 6 days in a
row – a reflective prompt, something you
can think about, discuss, or change about
your day.
Host to Host Social
Host to Host events are a chance to mix
and mingle with Hosts and Kudoers, and
a chance to learn something new!
Next
Reflective
Challenge
Sept. 14-20th
To sign up to the Reflection
Challenge, send an email to:
hello@kudoz.ca or a text to:
604 862 5836.
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Next
Host to Host
Event: TBD,
stay tuned!
When would be
good for you?
Kudoz Host Tyler from Shady
Isle Pirates, teaching us about
pirate history and some sweet
swordfighting moves!