Yearly Archives: 2019
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Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: 11/19/19 Present: Susan Burns, Monica Hughes, Ralph Hinz, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen Absent: Joe Tyson, Karen Burroughs Treasurer’s Report: Tom Rosen reported on the e-mailed Income statements for the farm for September and October. Also reported that the income from our increased plot fees would yield at least $2000 more in our projected 2020 budget. Maintenance costs have remained stable through 2019. Tom is studying the current depreciation schedule and will present some recommendations to the board at our next meeting in January regarding the depreciation schedule vis a vis ongoing maintenance expenses. […]
Skidaway Farms recently hosted 110 children on three separate days! Kindergarten children from Hesse School. St. Andrew’s First Graders The children worked on paper projects, a chrysalis hunt, plant identification and had lunch under the pavilion. There were 11 farm volunteers and 110 children on the three days plus lots of parents and teachers. Special thanks to Farmer Jane for organizing and our farmer volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you!
Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: 10/23/19 Present: Susan Burns, Karen Burroughs, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson Absent: Ralph Hinz Treasurers Report: Tom reported that there were three new plots rented. New rental fees will take place January 1st to $125. and $175. $13,000 per year income from rental fees, $6,000: fixed expenses. Maintenance: Pine straw will be delivered on Monday, October 28th. MH will send a reminder work party blast. Ball valves to be installed on all hose bib risers to cut off water in case of leaking faucets until repairs […]
Thanks to all of the farmer volunteers who helped with our annual pine straw delivery on Monday, especially Farmer Jane, who coordinated the event, and Farmer Louis, who made multiple trips to our pine straw vendor with his pickup to transport all 150 bales to farm! Our pathways are now refreshed and ready for a productive fall garden season!
Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: September 26, 2019 Present: Susan Burns, Karen Burroughs, Monica Hughes, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson Absent: Michael Kahn, Ralph Hinz Introductions and Welcome: Tom Rosen was introduced as our new treasurer and a motion was made by MH to install him as the Farm’s acting provisional treasurer until the spring elections, seconded by KB, unanimously approved. Treasurers Report: Tom reported that we will have a shortfall this year of $1300 because of plots not being rented. We need to rent 13 plots and 10 plots are ready to go. Tom also has some feelers […]
Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: July 24, 2019 Present: Susan Burns, Karen Burroughs, Ron Dillard, Linny Dillard, Ralph Hinz, Monica Hughes, Jane Kollman, Joe Tyson Absent: Michael Kahn Raised Beds: R Hinz presented information on the cost of raised beds using lumber and using concrete blocks. The costs were about equal for both but the resilience of the concrete was noted. There may be the possibility of having Bethesda Barn Builders, a volunteer organization, build the wooden raised beds and J Kollman will get in touch with Ed Case, her contact with this organization, when she returns from vacation This […]
Native Plant Sale & Event Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 Sale 8am-2pm Speakers 9am-11am Effingham College & Career Academy 2940 Highway 21 South Rincon, GA 31326
SKIDAWAY FARM BOARD MEETING MINUTES, MAY 22, 2019 Present: M Kahn, J Kollmann, R Dillard, L Dillard, R Hinz, K Burroughs M Hughes Absent: J Tyson, S Burns 1) Review of Bylaws, discussion re officers, terms and duties of officers Bylaws amended: Vice President/Farm Manager added, term voted to be 2 years, Motion per J Kollmann, 2nd per M Kahn, approved by Board with 1 Nay Added duties of Vice President/Farm Manager, Motion per R Dillard, 2nd per K Burroughs, unanimously approved. 2) Election of Officers: J Kollmann elected to Vice President, motion per R Dillard, 2nd per […]
