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Regular meetings: (Be sure to check full schedule, below.)
  • member's meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month, at 10:00-12:00, please request in advance to attend members' meetings.
  • members' teleconferences are held the Fridays preceding and following the monthly meeting weekend, for the convenience of non-resident members. Please request in advance to join a teleconference.
  • residents' meetings are held each Sunday, from 19:30-20:30. Please request in advance to attend residents' meetings.
  • work parties are the last Friday of the month, at 9:30 AM. Let us know in advance if you want lunch, otherwise drop-in at 9:30 AM or 1 PM.
  • tour/potluck/movie are every Saturday at 5/6/7:30 PM. (Tours spring through fall only.) Let us know if you're coming to potluck; otherwise drop-ins welcome.

Attendees: please be prepared! Read the previous meeting's minutes and the current meeting's agenda before any meeting you attend. People who are obviously unprepared may be asked to silently observe.

Facilitators: please move meetings to the past meetings page after they are over.

Here's some information on meeting structure.

Contents


JULY 2009, Permaculture Site Design

Theme steward: Jan Steinman

Friday, 3 July 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. #* Discussion of proposed action plan and timeline for communications model development (see email sent to members june 28) 15 minutes.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn

Saturday, 4 July 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring one you like! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 5 July 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Request for WWOOFer Seamus Enright to stay longer than two weeks in August. Rez got his info; Jan & Carol will not be present at this meeting. Please give us an up or down so we can inform him; otherwise, he will be here no more than two weeks starting 2nd week of August.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn

Saturday, 11 July 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring one you like! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 12 July 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn

Friday, 17 July 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn

Saturday, 18 July 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring one you like! (No gratuitous violence, please.)


Sunday, 19 July 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn

Friday, 24 July 2009 Work party

When? 
09:30 through 16:30, rain or shine. If the weather is really nasty, we'll try to have indoor work available.
Who? 
General public — all are welcome! No notice needed, unless you want lunch (see below). Residents will prepare a work plan and have tools and materials ready.
Where? 
Outside the EcoReality classroom, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
What? 
A one-liner of things we're hoping to do goes here.
If you have an interest or ability or tools for a specific job please let us know and we will see if we can match you up with appropriate work if it works for the good of all involved.
Food? 
Work for the full six hours, and we are happy to provide lunch. If you want lunch, please let us know in advance so we can prepare enough food. If you're working less than the full day, please bring your own lunch. Munchies and snacks to share are always welcome!
Bring? 
Boots, work gloves, dirty clothes, water bottle, and whatever else you need for working outside. We have some extra gloves if needed. We have all of the tools necessary.
More Info? 
Please read the work parties page for further information about meals and start times.
Contact? 
Contact Susie Anne Bartsch, our work party steward or call 250-653-4663.

We realize that you are busy, and are working for free, but please understand that people arriving at various times throughout the day make it difficult for us to conduct the work party, and we ask that you try to arrive by 9:30 AM or 1 PM. If you arrive at other times, and no one is here to greet you, well, we're all off working!



Saturday, 25 July 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 Image:New.gifGreenpeace co-founder Rex Weyler presents "Overshoot and Relocalization, with discussion afterward."

Sunday, 26 July 2009, Members' Meeting

When: 10:00-12:00

Where: EcoReality office, 2152 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)

Who: members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!

Facilitator: Shannon Cowan

Recorder: Carol Wagner

Timekeeper:

Agenda: (Please add your items to the agenda!)

  1. 10:00 Administrivia
    • All present recorded for minutes.
  2. 10:10 Opening
    • Circle Check-in/Story time/Introductions/Gratitude
  3. 10:40 Old business
    • approve agenda
    • approve June 27 minutes
    • Stewards' council
      • Newsletter ideas: TBD
      • Who will attend ING meeting?
    • Turn in member time sheets
    • Review last month's ACTION items
  4. 11:00 New business
    • Reminder- Do bathroom/health break halfway through meeting.
    • Discuss monthly topic
    • Briefly review schedules- Travel, videoconference dates, changes to potlucks etc.
  5. 11:45 Closing
  6. 12:00 Adjourn, continue discussions while preparing for potluck.

Sunday, 26 July 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn

Friday, 31 July 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn


AUGUST 2009, Water Management

Theme steward: TBD

Saturday, 1 August 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring one you like! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 2 August 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn

Saturday, 8 August 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring one you like! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 9 August 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn

Saturday, 15 August 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring one you like! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 16 August 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn

Friday, 21 August 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn


Saturday, 22 August 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring one you like! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 23 August 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn

Saturday, 29 August 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring your favorite! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 30 August 2009, Members' Meeting

When: 10:00

Where: EcoReality office, 2152 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)

Who: members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!

Facilitator: Shannon Cowan

Recorder: Carol Wagner

Timekeeper:

Agenda: (Please add your items to the agenda!)

  1. 10:00 Administrivia
    • All present recorded for minutes.
  2. 10:10 Opening
    • Circle Check-in/Story time/Introductions/Gratitude
  3. 10:40 Old business
    • approve agenda
    • approve July 25 minutes
    • Stewards' council
      • Newsletter ideas: TBD
      • Who will attend ING meeting?
    • Turn in member time sheets
    • Review last month's ACTION items
  4. 11:00 New business
    • Reminder- Do bathroom/health break halfway through meeting.
    • Discuss monthly topic
    • Briefly review schedules- Travel, videoconference dates, changes to potlucks etc.
  5. 11:45 Closing
  6. 12:00 Adjourn, continue discussions while preparing for potluck.

Sunday, 30 August 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn


SEPTEMBER 2009, Perennials & Winter Gardening

Theme steward: TBD

Friday, 4 September 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn

Saturday, 5 September 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring your favorite! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 6 September 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn

Saturday, 12 September 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring your favorite! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 13 September 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn

Friday, 18 September 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn

Saturday, 19 September 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring your favorite! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 20 September 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn


Saturday, 26 September 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring your favorite! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 27 September 2009, Members' Meeting

When: 10:00-12:00

Where: EcoReality office, 2152 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)

Who: members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!

Facilitator: Shannon Cowan

Recorder: Carol Wagner

Timekeeper:

Agenda: (Please add your items to the agenda!)

  1. 10:00 Administrivia
    • All present recorded for minutes.
  2. 10:10 Opening
    • Circle Check-in/Story time/Introductions/Gratitude
  3. 10:40 Old business
    • approve agenda
    • approve August 29 minutes
    • Stewards' council
      • Newsletter ideas: TBD
      • Who will attend ING meeting?
    • Turn in member time sheets
    • Review last month's ACTION items
  4. 11:00 New business
    • Reminder- Do bathroom/health break halfway through meeting.
    • Discuss monthly topic
    • Briefly review schedules- Travel, videoconference dates, changes to potlucks etc.
  5. 11:45 Closing
  6. 12:00 Adjourn, continue discussions while preparing for potluck.

Sunday, 27 September 2009, Residents' Meeting

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality white house, 2172 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator
Shannon Cowan
Recorder
Carol Wagner
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in
  2. Agenda
  3. Review To do list
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Item 1.
  6. Item 2.
  7. Item 3.
  8. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  9. Review garden and farm issues.
  10. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  11. Check-out
  12. Adjourn



OCTOBER 2009, Consensus and Facilitation

Theme steward: Shannon Cowan

Reminder: to make this list shorter and to allow for changes, many weekly events have not been included. Facilitator: please copy/modify items like Residents' Meetings and Potlucks here.

Friday, 2 October 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
TBD
Recorder
TBD
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn

Friday, 16 October 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
TBD
Recorder
TBD
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn


TBD, Consensus & Facilitation Workshop

Facilitator: Shannon Cowan


Saturday, 24 October 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring your favorite! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 25 October 2009, Members' Meeting

When: 10:00-12:00

Where: EcoReality office, 2152 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)

Who: members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!

Facilitator: User:TBD

Recorder: TBD

Timekeeper:

Agenda: (Please add your items to the agenda!)

  1. 10:00 Administrivia
    • All present recorded for minutes.
  2. 10:10 Opening
    • Circle Check-in/Story time/Introductions/Gratitude
  3. 10:40 Old business
    • approve agenda
    • approve September 26 minutes
    • Stewards' council
      • Present first draft of budget 2010
      • Newsletter ideas: TBD
      • Who will attend ING meeting?
    • Turn in member time sheets
    • Review last month's ACTION items
  4. 11:00 New business
    • Reminder- Do bathroom/health break halfway through meeting.
    • Committees and stewards submit budgets for 2010 (as agreed upon in 2009 Winter retreat).
    • Discuss 2010 winter retreat
    • Discuss monthly topic
    • Briefly review schedules- Travel, videoconference dates, changes to potlucks etc.
  5. 11:45 Closing
  6. 12:00 Adjourn, continue discussions while preparing for potluck.

Saturday, 31 October 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring your favorite! (No gratuitous violence, please.)


Friday, 30 October 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
TBD
Recorder
TBD
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn


NOVEMBER 2009, Strategy and Planning

Theme steward: TBD

Friday, 20 November 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
TBD
Recorder
TBD
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn


Saturday, 28 November 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring your favorite! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 29 November 2009, Members' Meeting

When: 10:00-12:00

Where: EcoReality office, 2152 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)

Who: members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!

Facilitator: User:TBD

Recorder: User:TBD

Timekeeper:

Agenda: (Please add your items to the agenda!)

  1. 10:00 Administrivia
    • All present recorded for minutes.
  2. 10:10 Opening
    • Circle Check-in/Story time/Introductions/Gratitude
  3. 10:40 Old business
    • approve agenda
    • approve October 31 minutes
    • Stewards' council
    • Turn in member time sheets
    • Review last month's ACTION items
  4. 11:00 New business
    • Reminder- Do bathroom/health break halfway through meeting.
    • Present draft 2010 budget (as agreed upon in 2009 winter retreat).
    • Discuss monthly topic
    • Briefly review schedules- Travel, videoconference dates, changes to potlucks etc.
  5. 11:45 Closing
  6. 12:00 Adjourn, continue discussions while preparing for potluck.

DECEMBER 2009, Reflection, Review, and Revisiting

Theme steward: TBD

Friday, 4 December 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
TBD
Recorder
TBD
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn


Friday, 18 December 2009, Members' Teleconference

When? 
19:00 - 20:00
Who? 
members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!
How? 
Call 712.432.0600; when prompted for "access code," enter 431256#. At the tone, announce yourself. During the conference, say your name and wait to be recognized by the facilitator if you wish to speak.
Facilitator
TBD
Recorder
TBD
Agenda 
(Please add your items to the agenda!)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Approve/modify agenda.
  3. Approval of last teleconference minutes.
  4. Item 1.
  5. Item 2.
  6. Item 3.
  7. Feedback - Roses and Suggestions
  8. Verify next teleconference date, time, facilitator, and recorder.
  9. Check-out.
  10. Adjourn


Saturday, 26 December 2009, Tour/Potluck/Movie

What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a tour of the farm (seasonal), followed by a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to any or all!
Who? 
General public, please let us know you're coming via phone (250.653.2024) or email.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
When? 
17:00 Farm tour (spring through fall — call for a winter farm tour)
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 No movie selected yet. Bring your favorite! (No gratuitous violence, please.)

Sunday, 27 December 2009, Members' Meeting

When: 10:00-12:00

Where: EcoReality office, 2152 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)

Who: members and scheduled/invited observers ask to attend, no drop-ins, please!

Facilitator: User:TBD

Recorder: User:TBD

Timekeeper:

Agenda: (Please add your items to the agenda!)

  1. 10:00 Administrivia
    • All present recorded for minutes.
  2. 10:10 Opening
    • Circle Check-in/Story time/Introductions/Gratitude
  3. 10:40 Old business
    • approve agenda
    • approve November 28 minutes
    • Stewards' council
      • Newsletter ideas: TBD
      • Who will attend ING meeting?
    • Turn in member time sheets
    • Review last month's ACTION items
  4. 11:00 New business
    • Reminder- Do bathroom/health break halfway through meeting.
    • Discuss monthly topic
    • Briefly review schedules- Travel, videoconference dates, changes to potlucks etc.
  5. 11:45 Closing
  6. 12:00 Adjourn, continue discussions while preparing for potluck.

Sunday, 27 December 2009 through Saturday, 2 January 2010, Second Annual Winter Retreat

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