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Regular meetings: (Be sure to check full schedule, below.)
  • residents' meetings are held each Wednesday, from 9-10AM. Please request in advance to attend residents' meetings unless you are living on-site.
  • tours and work parties are informal, and are often held on Fridays. Let us know if you're interested -- your interest may make it happen! Tours at other times by previous appointment only.
  • potluck/movie are the last Saturday of each month at 6/7:30 PM. Please let us know if you're coming.

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


MAY 2013, Planting & Gardening

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 Residents' Meeting

Residents meeting.jpg
When? 
09:00 - 10:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please! While we value the participation in meetings of visitors and volunteers, most decisions are the responsibility of stewards who have been empowered by the members to manage particular areas.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Jan Steinman
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Discuss and approve agenda.
  3. Approve last meeting minutes.
  4. Old business:
    1. Matters arising from minutes
    2. Project updates:
      1. Upcoming classes and events.
      2. Recruiting (Jan)
      3. EcoNest cottage (Jan)
    3. Health and safety concerns and updates.
  5. New business:
    Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
    1. Tony requests that we work out some way that he can have bacon in the morning, with the understanding that this would be a one-person exception, due to a misunderstanding about the vegetarian nature of the site when he moved in.
  6. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  7. Farm meeting.
    • Work party task planning.
    • Market staffing.
  8. Plans for the week.
  9. Confirm facilitator for next meeting.
  10. Check-out.
  11. Adjourn.

Friday, 24 May 2013 work party

Chain Gang.jpg
What? 
Work party and tour. Soil blocking and seeding in the greenhouse!
When? 
10:00 through 12:30, rain or shine. If the weather is really nasty, we'll try to have indoor work available. followed by optional farm tour (possibly with a flock of goats).
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 greenhouse, 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 Jen Campbell, our work party steward, 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.

Tuesesday, 28 May 2013 Residents' Meeting

Residents meeting.jpg
When? 
09:00 - 10:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please! While we value the participation in meetings of visitors and volunteers, most decisions are the responsibility of stewards who have been empowered by the members to manage particular areas.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Jan Steinman
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Discuss and approve agenda.
  3. Approve last meeting minutes.
  4. Old business:
    1. Matters arising from minutes
    2. Project updates:
      1. Upcoming classes and events.
      2. Recruiting (Jan)
      3. EcoNest cottage (Jan)
    3. Health and safety concerns and updates.
  5. New business:
    Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
    1. Pick a new meeting day/time in order to leave Tuesday mornings open for market prep.
  6. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  7. Farm meeting.
    • Work party task planning.
    • Market staffing.
  8. Plans for the week.
  9. Confirm facilitator for next meeting.
  10. Check-out.
  11. Adjourn.

Friday, 31 May 2013 work party

Chain Gang.jpg
What? 
Work party and tour. To be determined...
When? 
10:00 through 12:30, rain or shine. If the weather is really nasty, we'll try to have indoor work available. followed by optional farm tour (possibly with a flock of goats).
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 greenhouse, 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 Jen Campbell, our work party steward, 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.

JUNE 2013, Water Management

Tuesday, 4 June 2013 Residents' Meeting

Residents meeting.jpg
When? 
09:00 - 10:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please! While we value the participation in meetings of visitors and volunteers, most decisions are the responsibility of stewards who have been empowered by the members to manage particular areas.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Jan Steinman
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Discuss and approve agenda.
  3. Approve last meeting minutes.
  4. Old business:
    1. Matters arising from minutes
    2. Project updates:
      1. Upcoming classes and events.
      2. Recruiting (Jan)
      3. EcoNest cottage (Jan)
    3. Health and safety concerns and updates.
  5. New business:
    Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
    1. Meter readings and billing for electricity use.
    2. Review 2013-05 harvest, 2013-05 sales, 2013-05 labour, and 2013-05 gross productivity.
  6. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  7. Farm meeting.
    • Work party task planning.
    • Market staffing.
  8. Plans for the week.
  9. Confirm facilitator for next meeting.
  10. Check-out.
  11. Adjourn.

Friday, 7 June 2013 work party

Chain Gang.jpg
What? 
Work party and tour. To be determined...
When? 
10:00 through 12:30, rain or shine. If the weather is really nasty, we'll try to have indoor work available. followed by optional farm tour (possibly with a flock of goats).
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 greenhouse, 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 Jen Campbell, our work party steward, 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, 11 June 2013 Residents' Meeting

Residents meeting.jpg
When? 
09:00 - 10:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please! While we value the participation in meetings of visitors and volunteers, most decisions are the responsibility of stewards who have been empowered by the members to manage particular areas.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Jan Steinman
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Discuss and approve agenda.
  3. Approve last meeting minutes.
  4. Old business:
    1. Matters arising from minutes
    2. Project updates:
      1. Upcoming classes and events.
      2. Recruiting (Jan)
      3. EcoNest cottage (Jan)
    3. Health and safety concerns and updates.
  5. New business:
    Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
    1. Cleome arriving Friday!
  6. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  7. Farm meeting.
    • Work party task planning.
    • Market staffing.
  8. Plans for the week.
  9. Confirm facilitator for next meeting.
  10. Check-out.
  11. Adjourn.

Friday, 14 June 2013 work party

Chain Gang.jpg
What? 
Work party and tour. To be determined...
When? 
10:00 through 12:30, rain or shine. If the weather is really nasty, we'll try to have indoor work available. followed by optional farm tour (possibly with a flock of goats).
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 greenhouse, 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 Jen Campbell, our work party steward, 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, 18 June 2013 Residents' Meeting

Residents meeting.jpg
When? 
09:00 - 10:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please! While we value the participation in meetings of visitors and volunteers, most decisions are the responsibility of stewards who have been empowered by the members to manage particular areas.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Jan Steinman
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Discuss and approve agenda.
  3. Approve last meeting minutes.
  4. Old business:
    1. Matters arising from minutes
    2. Project updates:
      1. Upcoming classes and events.
      2. Recruiting (Jan)
      3. EcoNest cottage (Jan)
    3. Health and safety concerns and updates.
  5. New business:
    Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
  6. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  7. Farm meeting.
    • Work party task planning.
    • Market staffing.
  8. Plans for the week.
  9. Confirm facilitator for next meeting.
  10. Check-out.
  11. Adjourn.

Friday, 21 June 2013 work party

Chain Gang.jpg
What? 
Work party and tour. To be determined...
When? 
10:00 through 12:30, rain or shine. If the weather is really nasty, we'll try to have indoor work available. followed by optional farm tour (possibly with a flock of goats).
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 greenhouse, 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 Jen Campbell, our work party steward, 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, 25 June 2013 Residents' Meeting

Residents meeting.jpg
When? 
09:00 - 10:00
Who? 
Residents and scheduled/invited observers; ask to attend, no drop-ins, please! While we value the participation in meetings of visitors and volunteers, most decisions are the responsibility of stewards who have been empowered by the members to manage particular areas.
Where? 
EcoReality yellow house, 2152 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1Z7 (How to get to EcoReality.)
Facilitator? 
Jan Steinman
Recorder? 
Jan Steinman
Agenda 
(Please email your items to the facilitator.)
  1. Check-in.
  2. Discuss and approve agenda.
  3. Approve last meeting minutes.
  4. Old business:
    1. Matters arising from minutes
    2. Project updates:
      1. Upcoming classes and events.
      2. Recruiting (Jan)
      3. EcoNest cottage (Jan)
    3. Health and safety concerns and updates.
  5. New business:
    Please email your agenda items (with requested time) to the facilitator, with a weeks' notice, if possible.
  6. Review arrivals/departures, guests and apprentices.
  7. Farm meeting.
    • Work party task planning.
    • Market staffing.
  8. Plans for the week.
  9. Confirm facilitator for next meeting.
  10. Check-out.
  11. Adjourn.

Friday, 28 June 2013 work party

Chain Gang.jpg
What? 
Work party and tour. To be determined...
When? 
10:00 through 12:30, rain or shine. If the weather is really nasty, we'll try to have indoor work available. followed by optional farm tour (possibly with a flock of goats).
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 greenhouse, 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 Jen Campbell, our work party steward, 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.

JULY 2013, Permaculture Design

AUGUST 2013, Travel

SEPTEMBER 2013, Harvest

OCTOBER 2013, Processing & Storage

NOVEMBER 2013, Next Year's Plans

DECEMBER 2013, Financial Planning

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