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Past meetings, 2011

MARCH 2010, Membership Recruiting

Theme steward: TBD

Monday, 8 March 2010, Residents' Meeting

When? 
09:30 - 10:30
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? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Susie Anne Bartsch
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in
  2. Discuss and approve agenda
  3. Approve last week's minutes.
  4. Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
  5. Check date for March rent — Carol
  6. Re-request that White House folk call before coming over to the Yellow House — Jan
  7. Discuss booking EcoReality Garage Sale Saturday Mar 20th 10am-2pm and Sunday Mar 21 10am-2pm. Some details to present, more to come when James returns (10) — James
  8. Discussion and request that White House have their septic system pumped before they leave on March 31. (10) — Jan
  9. Re-cap 2172 shelving project — James
  10. When to move trailer and what to pay — Susie Anne
  11. Review To do list
  12. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  13. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  14. Check-out
  15. Adjourn

Saturday, 6 March 2010, Tour/Potluck/Movie

When? 
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.)
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.)
What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to either or both!

Image:New.gifTuesday, 2 March 2010, Residents' Meeting

When? 
09:30 - 10:30
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? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Susie Anne Bartsch
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in
  2. Discuss and approve agenda
  3. NOTE CHANGE IN MEETING DATE DUE TO TWO MEMBERS BEING AWAY!
  4. Approve last week's minutes.
  5. Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
  6. Discuss booking EcoReality Garage Sale Saturday Mar 20th 10am-2pm and Sunday Mar 21 10am-2pm. Some details to present, more to come when James returns (10) — Shannon
  7. Discussion about firewood (10) —Susie Anne
  8. Notice to show White House at 8:30 AM on Wednesday —Jan
  9. Discussion and request that James and Shannon have their septic system pumped before they leave on March 31. (10) — Jan
  10. Request funding for emergency power system approved in principle on 1 Feb. (5) —Jan Steinman
  11. Review To do list
  12. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  13. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  14. Check-out
  15. Adjourn

FEBRUARY 2010, Garden Planning

Theme steward: TBD

Saturday, 27 February 2010, Potluck/Movie

When? 
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.)
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.)
What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to either or both!

Friday, 26 February 2010, Compost Communication Meeting

When? 
6:30pm — 7:30pm
Who? 
EcoReality members, residents, and previously arranged observers. Ask to attend; no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality classroom (How to get to EcoReality.)
What? 
We choose to set aside a time and space so we can better connect from the heart, and a space for collaborative group study.
Topic?
EcoReality changes and emotional overload.

Image:New.gifTuesday, 23 February 2010, Members' Meeting

When: 9:30-11:00 Please note regular meeting changed from Monday to Tuesday.

Where: Yellow house, 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: Jan Steinman

Recorder: Susie Anne Bartsch

Agenda: Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.

  1. 9:30 Administrivia
    • All present recorded for minutes.
  2. 9:35 Opening
    • Circle Check-in/Story time/Introductions/Gratitude
  3. 9:50 Old business
  4. 10:20 New business
    • Bathroom/health break somewhere around here.
    • Discuss monthly topic (Garden Planning) (10)
    • Accept withdrawal of membership from James Cowan and Shannon Cowan.
    • Received request from Jan Steinman and Carol Wagner to redeem all their investment shares.
    • Review fund raising activities (10).
    • Briefly review schedules — travel, videoconference dates, changes to potlucks etc.
  5. 10:50 Closing
  6. 11:00 Adjourn.

Saturday, 20 February 2010, Tour and work party

What? 
Tour and work party. Greenhouse tune-up, working garden beds, pruning fruit trees.
When? 
13:00 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. 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.)
Bring? 
Boots, work gloves, dirty clothes, water bottle, and whatever else you need for working outside. We have all of the tools necessary.
More Info? 
Please read the work parties page for further information.
Contact? 
Contact Susie Anne Bartsch, our work party steward or call 250-653-4663.

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.

Friday, 19 February 2010, Compost Communication Meeting

When? 
6:30pm — 7:30pm
Who? 
EcoReality members, residents, and previously arranged observers. Ask to attend; no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality classroom (How to get to EcoReality.)
What? 
We choose to set aside a time and space so we can better connect from the heart, and a space for collaborative group study.
Topic?
Discussed the movie "Jumpers"

Monday, 15 February 2010, Residents' Meeting

When? 
09:30 - 10:30
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? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Susie Anne Bartsch
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in
  2. Discuss and approve agenda
  3. Approve last week's minutes.
  4. Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
  5. Fund raising progress reports and plans (20) —Shannon Cowan and Jan Steinman
    • Discussion of rapsheet and participation package. (10) —Shannon
    • Shannon's "new ideas." (10) — Shannon
    • Other fundraising activity report (10) — Shannon/Jan
  6. Review To do list
  7. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  8. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  9. Check-out
  10. Adjourn

Saturday, 13 February 2010, Tour/Potluck/Movie

When? 
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 The Secret Life of Bees
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.)
What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to either or both!

Monday, 8 February 2010, Residents' Meeting

When? 
09:30 - 10:30
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? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Susie Anne Bartsch
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in
  2. Discuss and approve agenda
  3. Approve last week's minutes.
  4. Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
  5. Arrears (5) — Carol Wagner.
  6. Tess (5) — Jan Steinman.
  7. Discussion of Gavin's Farm Trade Credits. (10) — Shannon
  8. Fund raising progress reports and plans (20) —Shannon Cowan and Jan Steinman
    • Discussion of rapsheet and participation package. (10) —Shannon
  9. Request for milking help Wednesday morning (1) —Jan Steinman
  10. Review To do list
  11. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  12. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  13. Check-out
  14. Adjourn

Saturday, 6 February 2010, Potluck/Movie

When? 
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 Nights in Rodanth, with Richard Geere and Diane Lane
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.)
What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to either or both!

Friday, 5 February 2010, Compost Communication Meeting

When? 
6:30pm — 7:30pm
Who? 
EcoReality members, residents, and previously arranged observers. Ask to attend; no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality classroom (How to get to EcoReality.)
What? 
We choose to set aside a time and space so we can better connect from the heart, and a space for collaborative group study.
Topic?
You got one? Put it here!

Monday, 1 February 2010, Residents' Meeting

When? 
09:30 - 10:30
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? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Susie Anne Bartsch
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in
  2. Discuss and approve agenda
  3. Approve last week's minutes.
  4. Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
  5. Discuss and agree on emergency power project, to authorize up to 550 Class A shares to someone for materials and 300 Class B shares for implementation. (10) —Jan Steinman.
  6. Discussion on hosting WWOOFers (10) —Carol Wagner.
  7. Discuss and approve (as appropriate) Action Plan: Individual Funders (10) —Shannon Cowan
  8. Fund raising status and action progress. (10)
  9. Susie Anne's plans. (10)
  10. Review To do list
  11. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  12. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  13. Check-out
  14. Adjourn

JANUARY 2010, Membership, Publicity, and Recruiting

Theme steward: TBD

Saturday, 30 January 2010, Potluck/Movie

When? 
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 Movie: Serving Sara
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.)
What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to either or both!

Saturday, 30 January 2010, Compost Communication Meeting

When? 
1:30pm — 3:30pm
Who? 
EcoReality members, residents, and previously arranged observers. Ask to attend; no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
yellow house (How to get to EcoReality.)
What? 
We choose to set aside a time and space so we can better connect from the heart, and a space for collaborative group study.
Topic?
More current angst and stress.

Friday, 29 January 2010, Compost Communication Meeting

When? 
6:30pm — 7:30pm
Who? 
EcoReality members, residents, and previously arranged observers. Ask to attend; no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
yellow house (How to get to EcoReality.)
What? 
We choose to set aside a time and space so we can better connect from the heart, and a space for collaborative group study.
Topic?
Current angst and stress.

Tuesday, 26 January 2010, Members' Meeting

When: 1:30-3:00 Image:New.gifNote change of day and time, due to travel schedules!

Where: Yellow house, 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: Jan Steinman

Recorder: Susie Anne Bartsch

Agenda: Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.

  1. 9:30 Administrivia
    • All present recorded for minutes.
  2. 9:35 Opening
    • Circle Check-in/Story time/Introductions/Gratitude
  3. 9:50 Old business
  4. 10:20 New business
    • Bathroom/health break somewhere around here.
    • Discuss monthly topic (Membership, Publicity, and Recruiting) (10)
    • Introduce and discuss emergency power project, to authourize up to 550 Class A shares to someone for materials and 300 Class B shares for implementation. (10) —Jan Steinman
    • Prospective member status for Deborah. —Jan Steinman
    • Briefly review schedules — travel, videoconference dates, changes to potlucks etc.
  5. 10:50 Closing
  6. 11:00 Adjourn.

Saturday, 23 January 2010, Potluck/Movie

When? 
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.)
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.)
What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to either or both!

Saturday, 23 January 2010, Tour and work party

What? 
Tour and work party. Wood chipping! We're gonna get rid of some of the brush piles we've been saving up, and spread the chips in muddy areas of paths, etc. (Well, the work party might be "fix the wood chipper," since it hasn't been used in over a year...)
When? 
13:00 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. 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.)
Bring? 
Boots, work gloves, dirty clothes, water bottle, and whatever else you need for working outside. We have all of the tools necessary.
More Info? 
Please read the work parties page for further information.
Contact? 
Contact Carol Wagner, (our regular work party steward is away this week) or call 250-653-2024.

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.

Tuesday, 19 January 2010, Residents' Meeting

When? 
09:30 - 10:30
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? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Susie Anne Bartsch
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in
  2. Discuss and approve agenda
  3. Approve last week's minutes.
  4. Reminder: Newsletter articles are due on Wednesday.
  5. Reminder: Annual Report was due last Saturday; only one has been received.
  6. Reminder: retreat minute takers need to get their minutes entered.
  7. "Rap sheet" discussion, brainstorming, and revision -- goal is to have it complete!
  8. Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
  9. Review To do list
  10. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  11. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  12. Check-out
  13. Adjourn

Saturday, 16 January 2010, Tour and work party

What? 
Tour and work party. Moved grain, cleaned up hoses, tool shed door opens from inside, made kindling...
When? 
13:00 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. 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.)
Bring? 
Boots, work gloves, dirty clothes, water bottle, and whatever else you need for working outside. We have all of the tools necessary.
More Info? 
Please read the work parties page for further information.
Contact? 
Contact Susie Anne Bartsch, our work party steward or call 250-653-4663.

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.

Saturday, 16 January 2010, Potluck/Movie

When? 
18:00 Vegetarian potluck. (Please label food with animal products for our vegan friends.)
19:30 watched One week
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.)
What? 
This is a way to get to know each other better, starting with a vegetarian potluck, followed by a big-screen movie or presentation. Come to either or both!

Friday, 15 January 2010, Compost Communication Meeting

When? 
6:30pm — 7:30pm
Who? 
EcoReality members, residents, and previously arranged observers. Ask to attend; no drop-ins, please!
Where? 
EcoReality classroom (How to get to EcoReality.)
What? 
We choose to set aside a time and space so we can better connect from the heart, and a space for collaborative group study.
Topic?
You got one? Put it here!

Wednesday, 13 January 2010, Residents' Meeting

When? 
09:30 - 10:30
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? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Susie Anne Bartsch
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in
  2. Discuss and approve agenda
  3. Approve last week's minutes.
  4. Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
  5. Reminder that 2009 stewardship reports are due by Jan 15. (2)
  6. Discuss Qi Gong use of classroom. (10) (NI) —Jan Steinman
  7. Bee hive idea (10) (NI) —Susie Anne Bartsch
  8. Come up with a solution to our obligation to the Tree Bressen Series (10) (UI) — Shannon Cowan
  9. Discuss resources and plans (10) (NI) — Shannon Cowan
  10. Request for approval of 2010 olympic asset sale (note that James is not attending meeting and will have discussed with members offline). (10) (NN)
  11. Fundraising strategies actions: advisors (30) (NI) — Jan Steinman
  12. Review To do list
  13. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  14. Confirm facilitator for next meeting
  15. Check-out
  16. Adjourn

Sunday, 3 January 2010 through Wednesday, 6 January 2010, Second Annual Winter Retreat

Sunday: Start with a fun opening and kid-friendly activity. Monday through Wednesday: Meetings from 9:30am-3:30pm when the kids are in school.

Saturday, 2 January 2010, Tour/Work Party/Potluck/Movie

*Tour and work party start at 1pm until end of March. Please RSVP

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.)
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.)
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!


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Past meetings, 2006

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