Notes from the Council: April Meeting

There were 4 blog posts in April.  Yarn is available for those that want if for the homeless hookers projects.

We now have 82 FB followers (the ads bought in new people).  Please continue to like and share the FB posts to increase visibility (and it counts toward volunteer hours).

Employment Solutions Garden:  Love and Tristan have a plan for the space. Some work has been done. If you want to volunteer to help, let us know. Formal plan still to review with the staff of Employment solutions before getting in too far. 

Motion was passed to nominate Tristan Snyder as project manager for the ES Garden project.  Also, another motion was passed to create a $100 line-item budget for Employment Solutions Garden Project with money being used to be replaced by monies earned from the project, i.e. billable education and grants. All other monies earned over this budget amount earmarked to GSSC general fund.

NOTE: Please finish reporting volunteer hours for this past year at least 1 week (May 5th) before the May membership meeting to be counted. Tallies of hours will be used to make the membership roles. Current personal summaries can be requested from Jonathan.  Use thi s link to add: https://goo.gl/forms/6UC6os2jTLLI27w12

Noted the membership meeting will take place May 12 at Employment solutions.

Thank you,

--The Council

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Re: 2019 Annual Membership Meeting - Second Notice

Greetings all Garden folk and friends,

Our Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 12th, 2019, beginning 2:30 PM, at our usual meeting space in the Employment Solutions Building, 1084 Whipple Court in Lexington.

It is imperative that the majority of our membership be in attendance for this annual meeting to assure quorum for any motions that need discussed and voted upon. Also, to get good feedback from our membership and ideas for the future.

Potluck, so bring a dish, snacks, or beverages to share.

Please mark your calendar now!  Looking forward to seeing your shining faces.

Sincerely,

Barbara

Community Coordinator

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New Moon Circle Beltaine 2019 Invitation

New Moon Circle hosts
Beltaine 2019

May 4th, 4 PM [Star Wars Day]

1081 Willis Branch Road, Richmond, KY 40475 [Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Madison County]

All are welcome to join us!

Ritual, celebration, and potluck!

Please join us for our Beltaine celebration.  There will be a Star Wars themed ritual [May the 4th be with you] just for fun, Maypole dance with guitar and drums, fires to dance around, and paper plane activities.  We encourage guests to bring flow toys such as poi and hoops to dance with and also flashlights for a safe fire worm.

NMC participants are encouraged to bring some wood for our small fires.  Potluck will be light, summer fair. Please bring dish, side, beverage, dessert, or snack to share.  Dress casually or as your favorite Star Wars character. We will also be celebrating a special birthday!

Beltaine honours Life. It represents the peak of Spring and the beginning of Summer. Earth energies are at their strongest and most active. Beltaine is a Fire Festival. The word 'Beltaine' originates from the Celtic God 'Bel', meaning 'the bright one' and the Gaelic word 'teine' meaning fire. Together they make 'Bright Fire', or 'Goodly Fire' and traditionally bonfires were lit to honour the Sun and encourage the Sun's light to nurture the emerging future harvest and protect the community.

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Please share this invitation with anyone you feel may be interested in attending.  Bright Blessings.

Re: Notes from the Council - Feb/March Meetings

"Layla Cook has approached us to maintain and develop the gardens and land behind the Employment Solutions building.  Included in this could include teaching classes on what we do (i.e. growing, picking, canning, weeding, etc.).  The council asks for details on what EACH MEMBER might be able to contribute to this proposal.  Send your ideas and how much time you may be able to commit to the council so that we can make an adequate judgement on what can be done.  This looks like an excellent way to grow awareness to our group!"

And an easy way to get volunteer hours!

Rev. Barbara S. Waters 

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Community Coordinator for

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On Sun, Mar 31, 2019 at 7:56 PM Garden Source Spiritual Center <gardensourcesc@gmail.com> wrote:

In February, we had 76 FB followers and had a successful but small FB add to bring in views.  We also decided make sure our Dunn & Bradstreet listing is up-to-date (It is often used by important foundations for grants and that the government always uses it; It is free).

In March, we had 78 FB followers and had another successful FB add to bring in more views than before.  Thank Love for her beautiful adds and keep liking and sharing FB posts to get attention.

A reminder for everyone to fill out any volunteer hours on the tracking form @ https://goo.gl/forms/6UC6os2jTLLI27w12

 

Lastly, Lyla Cook has approached us to maintain and develop the gardens and land behind the Employment Solutions building.  Included in this could include teaching classes on what we do (i.e. growing, picking, canning, weeding, etc.).  The council asks for details on what EACH MEMBER might be able to contribute to this proposal.  Send your ideas and how much time you may be able to commit to the council so that we can make an adequate judgement on what can be done.  This looks like an excellent way to grow awareness to our group!

Thank You,

--The council

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Re: April Council and Fellowship this Sunday the 7th

Program Correction:  Rather than learning about sustainable housing tomorrow, we will be getting our hands dirty and putting theory to practice by working on the garden behind the Employment Solutions building.  *Weather permitting*.  If unable to get hands on, there will be opportunity to knit, crochet, or just socialize.  (Bring your own hooks and needles, yarn provided.)  So, wear your grubby clothes and prepare to make our backyard beautiful again. :)

April Council and Fellowship this Sunday the 7th

Come join us this Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 1084 Whipple Court in Lexington, Kentucky (Employment Solutions building). 

Council meeting at 2:30 PM.
Fellowship and potluck at 5 PM. We will be watching and discussing videos about sustainable housing.

Bring a dish for the potluck if you are able. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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