News & Notes 880:Call for participation in PTPS Advisory Group

News & Notes 880 24 July 2021

| Call for participation in PTPS Advisory Group

Dear family, our last update about Pour Tous Purchasing Service (PTPS) was on 28 June 2021 (https://auroville.org.in/article/85377). Previously, on 25 December 2020, we had shared with you the paper “2020.12.16 AVST PTPS Management (Advisory) Group” (https://auroville.org.in/article/82839). This paper has been reviewed and approved by the FAMC in May.

Recently, in collaboration with the FAMC, we developed a selection process for the new Advisory Group (please read below). As of the issuance of this N&N #880 (i.e. 24 July), we are launching a one-week application period for those who are interested to serve.

If you are interested to serve in this Advisory Group please read the paper “2020.12.16 AVST PTPS Management (Advisory) Group” to be clear about the scope of work and responsibilities of this team.

Then you may share with us your personal expression of interest, or propose another Aurovilian, by writing to servicetrust (at) auroville.org.in.

Regards,
Entity::Auroville Service Trust
(Anne, Ponnusamy, Joseba, and Amy)

Pour Tous Purchasing Service Advisory Group

Aurovilians with:

1. Knowledge of and resonance with what a service is, as well as the philosophy and principles of Auroville & Prosperity;
2. Good listening skills: handles conflict and complaints well, willingness to solve problems, spirit of collaboration;
3. Sense of care & compassion;
4. Understanding, resonance with and acceptance of the PTPS Advisory Group document (dt 2020.12.16). Here is a short excerpt:

The Group will be comprised of Aurovilians with demonstrated:

• Commitment to creating a respectful working environment that includes embodying a spirit of harmony, trust, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Commitment to embody and manifest acumen in finance and management.
• Commitment to embody and manifest the ideals of Auroville.
• Commitment to embody and manifest the values of the Auroville Service Trust.

Application, Review and Selection Process by the Auroville Service Trust, in collaboration with the FAMC (below “we”):

• Step 1: We will request the community members to volunteer themselves or to propose other Aurovilians with the above skills and capacities for the new PTPS Advisory Group (ref Advisory Group paper). This will take place over a one-week period.
• Step 2: Then we will contact the Aurovilians proposed to confirm if they are willing to serve.
• Step 3: After confirmation, we will publish the names of the Aurovilians who are willing to serve.
• Step 4: This will be followed by a 2-week period in which community members can give feedback on the Aurovilians proposed. Feedback will be addressed to the Service Trust and will be shared with the FAMC. This feedback can be in the form of support or objection. We will share the feedback with the Aurovilian concerned.
• Step 5: We will review all the information; the appointment of the Advisory Group members will be finalized by the Service Trust, jointly with the FAMC.

Please send your proposal or candidacy for the new Advisory Group and please be sure to include the skills and capacities of the Aurovilian(s).