Annual Report 2007/Program Steward

Previous events:

Each month the co-op held a monthly meeting for members. Business, finances and operations are all discussed and decisions made by consensus. Following the member's meeting was an advisory council meeting which friends, family and members of the public were invited to. Activities in these meetings included group brainstorming, interactive exercises and roundtable discussions. Both the members meeting and advisory council meeting were held on the same day (typically on the first Saturday of the month) and that day would draw to a close with a potluck dinner.

There were work parties held once a month, typically for the three days after the first weekend of the month. These work parties were very effective in planting and harvesting as all of the members lived on the farm only part time for most of the 2006 growing season.

August 12, 13, 14 - Diana Leafe Christian gave a workshop at EcoReality based on the principles of her book Creating a Life Together. Her input and advice was very valuable to the co-op. It was attended by 4 members, 4 advisory council members and 3 others who were affiliated with another ecovillage.

September 30, 2006 - The co-op hosted a biodiesel workshop led by Kelly O'Toole and Jan Steinman. The fundamentals of biodiesel were discussed and then a hot water heater was converted in to a biodiesel processor to be used on the farm. It was attended by 2 members, 4 advisory council members and one of their friends.

January 23, 2007 - EcoReality hosted Federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May and guests for dinner.

Future goals:

As of March, 2007 the co-op has themes for each month. Workshops and presentations will be planned each month in conjunction with these themes.