Re: Future meetings
regeneration CSA
We really appreciate that folks are thinking about what can happen at
these meetings, and what the agendas might be. I don't have any firm
proposals for an agenda, but perhaps it might just start with a
brainstorm about what the goals of CSA members group might be?
I appreciate that folks are thinking about the "business" of the CSA,
and of course we can really benefit with help in these areas,
especially now in the early stage. But in the long run we hope that a
members group could help organize events and projects that go beyond
the "business" of the CSA.
For instance, if we are to have workshops on things like cooking or
perserving we would love members to help us organize these type of
things. But it doesn't have to be limited to this. At other CSA's
members are involved in all sorts of events that go beyond the
vegetable growing part of the farm: organizing tours and events for
schoolkids, potlucks, video screenings, educational presentations,
artistic and cultural events etc etc.
There are several spaces we can use at Camp Epworth, though we will
likely always have to negotiate $ for them. We don't have as many
resources at Clove Rd, but there is a beautiful space in the top of
the barn that, if cleaned up, would be a really lovely gathering space
for different events that won't cost anything.
We are going to try to do as many of these types of events as we can
this season, and with the more help we have from members, the more we
can do.
We are also planning a big fun-raiser sometime in the summer for Toby,
who has been so generous to us all with the use of her land. We are
thinking of music, and performance, and perhaps some kind of silent
auction with donated products and services. It will be great to get
some help with this, and will be a good way to give something back to
Toby financially.
As far as a meeting date, perhaps a regular weekday evening might be a
good thing to shoot for- like the first thurs of the month etc? In
any case, Sarah and I will be happy to come anytime, and since we are
likely to not have a large attendance for now, let's try to pick a day
for this first one that works for everyone who wants to come!
Thanks so much,
kevin
On 2/27/08, Fay L. Loomis <fllo...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Anna and Jorelle,
> Thanks for offering a house for future meetings. Your agenda ideas sound
> good. Perhaps someone could work with Kevin and Sarah on agendas for each
> meeting.
> Also we need someone to facilitate the meetings. It could be the same
> person or could be rotated.
> I am all out of flyers. When can I get more?
> Shall we set a date to meet in March? I can't meet on the following
> Thursdays: 13th and 20th and the following Fridays or Saturdays: Mar
> 14,15, 21. Of course, no matter what date is picked, it will not work for
> some, so at some point a date just needs to be set.
> Fay
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anna Cline & Jorelle Pome" <apavi...@yahoo.com>
> To: "Regeneration CSA members" <regeneratio...@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 4:36 PM
> Subject: {csa-members} Re: Ideas from members?
>
>
>
> Hi everyone, This is I can print out flyers, maybe even get some
> posters done. I will download from here or my email. Also, I believe
> Jorelle and I could host some meetings at her house in Rosendale. We
> need to get a small group together to organize and host meetings. I am
> willing to work in such a group. We could host meetings on Thurs. 7-9
> and on Fri or Sat 5-7. But actually, I don't have so many ideas about
> what to deal with in these organizing meetings. The goals: increasing
> membership, increasing participation, spreading information and best
> practices are some I think. A
>
> On Feb 18, 9:56 am, "regeneration CSA" <regeneration...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > Thanks to all you dilligent folks that signed up for this group. We
> > appreciate your sharing this journey with us!
> >
> > Sarah and I envision the the ideal CSA as having member involvement on
> > every level, if possible. We know that folks are busy with their own
> > lives, so of course there will always be limits to what any individual
> > mamber can do.
> >
> > Our ideal member involvement would go far beyond help in the gardens
> > of course, and could also mean getting to the point where the
> > membership helps determine everything from the share prices, to
> > helping direct the long term strategy of the CSA on many levels.
> >
> > We would even love to go non-profit with the CSA, with a board of
> > member directors helping guide the farms future and programs.
> >
> > We don't have any firm proposals to make this happen right now, though
> > perhaps if we could all organize some regular meetings together then
> > something like this could develop over time?
> >
> > Sarah and I only have so much time to organize events, and would love
> > to see members take on this organization for monthly meetings. They
> > could happen at the farm in good weather, but we are limited in
> > gathering space there that is protected from the elements.
> >
> > Is this something that members could try to organize and perhaps host?
> > I don't expect that there will be alot of people at our early
> > meetings, and they do not have to be full potlucks like our first one
> > if that doesn't work for whomever is hosting it.
> >
> > We'd love to hear your ideas.
> >
> > thanks!
> > kevin
> >
> > --
> > Regeneration CSA
> > at Outback Farm
> > 81 Clove Valley Rd
> > High Falls NY 12440
> > 845 687 0535
>
>
> >
>
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Regeneration CSA
at Outback Farm
81 Clove Valley Rd
High Falls NY 12440
845 687 0535
A.P. Cline
regeneration CSA <regener...@gmail.com> wrote:
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