Imagine a day when every personal e-mail you receive is in the form of a piece of mail, in envelopes of different sizes, papers of different colours and textures, handwriting of varying degrees of legibility. Wouldn’t that be pretty nice for a change?
Post A Letter Social Activity Club (Pal-Sac) is an event open to everyone that takes place in cities and towns around the world. We seek to promote letter writing as a social and political tool, as well as a powerful generator of love, surprises, anticipation, relaxation and fun!
Pal-Sac was conceived in January, 2009. The idea traveled with Angel Chen to many cities, appeared briefly in various forms, and finally emerged in its current incarnation in October 2010 in Toronto.
Angel is working to bring Pal-Sac to more cities worldwide.
F.A.Q.’s
How exactly does it work?
Exactly how it sounds, show up and write a letter or two with a group of other people also writing letters. By letters, we mean anything that involves the postal system: a postcard, a personal letter, a political letter, a package, a special occasion card, fan mail, mail art, prank mail, or something experimental.
What do I need to bring?
Something to write with, something to write on, envelopes, stamps, addresses, maybe letters you’d like to respond to. You can come empty-handed as well, we’ll take care of you.
What will be provided?
There will be stamps and stationery available for purchase at cost and writing supplies you could use. There will be a dictionary, and an internet device just in case you need to look up a postal code. Also, there will be a binder containing addresses with public and private organizations and institutions you might be interested in sending a political letter to. We also send letters out for you, so you can come empty-handed and leave empty-handed!
Letter writing & social activity? Sounds like an oxymoron to me!
Well, you would be surprised. Writing letters in proximity to strangers and non-strangers alike is in fact a very sociable activity, not to mention that many of us just need that group support to pick up our pens and hand write anything. Of course, no one will force you to talk if you do not wish to. Certainly, some letter writing is to be done in private.
How can I start a Pal-Sac event in my city/neighborhood/community?
Very easy! We’ll help you every step of the way. Please email us at info [at] pal-sac [dot] com or use our contact form before your interests disappear in the mail. We are hoping to build funds, so let us know if that might help you start a Pal-Sac event in your area.
