Farm Board Minutes, November 18, 2020 Present: R Hinz, M Hughes, M Kahn, J Kollman, T Rosen, J Tyson Absent: S Burns, K Burroughs, J Corbin Treasurers Report: Tom reported that we are strong financially due to our dues increase last year and our increased rentals. Tom also has set up a new designated Skidaway Farms mailbox at the Association building that farmers can use. He will be preparing the new budget for the upcoming year this month. He and Jane will get together to go over the list of current farmers to ascertain which plot renters have deposits paid. […]
Present: K Burroughs, S Burns, J Corbin, M Hughes, M Kahn, J Kollman, J Tyson Absent: R Hinz, T Rosen Treasurers Report: T Rosen was absent but promised an e-mailed treasurer’s report by weeks end and will report on both months at our November meeting. Bell installation update: Joe Tyson reported that the bell will be installed as soon as his son and he can coordinate a time. Drainage problem: this is still being researched as to the best, most effective and least costly way to solve. Pavilion use/schedule: Jane has received request to use […]
Present: Sue Burns, Karen Burroughs, Ralph Hinz, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson Absent: Jill Corbin, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn Treasurer’s Report Balance sheet YTD increase of $10,000 in checking account, 9+ plots due for renewal October through December Net budget $575 (decreased depreciation) Net income, $3,800 YTD Donation of $500 paid for wheel barrows Landlovers donation of $600 will be used for children’s garden repairs. Maintenance Fuel pump replaced on John Deere and tires for the wagon will be replaced Electrical on fence not properly working. Ralph will check. Pine straw order will be placed by Jane. New vendor […]
Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: 7/15/2020 Present: Susan Burns, Jill Corbin, Ralph Hinz, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen , Joe Tyson Absent: Karen Burroughs Treasurers Report: Tom Rosen presented the current balance sheet and income statement as of mid July 2020. Our farm supply budget was up from 2020 proposed budget because of two items: new wheelbarrows (offset by a donation) and tractor part.Tom deposited $5,000 from our checking account into an 18 month CD account at Live Oak Bank and will deposit another $5,000 in November. Also the board unanimously passed a late charge fee of […]
Saturday, July 18 7:30 – 10:00am It’s that time of year when we clear our summer gardens in preparation for our kindler, gentler fall garden season. All farmers are invited to the farm tomorrow for a work party to clean up individual plots, pathways, and along the edges of unrented neighboring plots. Let’s all do our part to make the farm a beautiful, enjoyable place for everyone. Bottled water will be provided!
Skidaway Farms Board Meeting Minutes: 6/17/2020 Present: Susan Burns, Karen Burroughs, Jill Corbin, Ralph Hinz, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen Absent: Joe Tyson Elected Board Members: The newly elected board members were officially welcomed and installed for their three year terms beginning in May, 2020: Jill Corbin our website editor and publicity person, Monica Hughes secretary, Michael Kahn president and Tom Rosen treasurer. Treasurers Report: Tom Rosen presented the current balance sheet and income statement as of mid June, 2020. Our financial position is healthy due to our […]
Dear Farmers, The board of directors wants to share some good news with all of our amazing farmers. Skidaway Farms has experienced its best year in a long time! We’ve been able to balance our budget, attract many new farmers, maintain and elect a hard working board and benefit from a generous donation year. We are grateful to all of you for pulling together to support last years’ first fee increase since the farms’ beginning and spreading the word to your neighbors and friends about this special place. We recieved $1350 in donations this spring: $600 from Landlovers, $250 from […]
Present: Susan Burns, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Absent: Karen Burroughs, Ralph Hinz, Joe Tyson Treasurers Report: Tom Rosen presented the current balance sheet and income statement as of May 19, 2020. Currently, there are 137 plots that are rented which reflects an increase of 22 new farmers since January 1st. There are two on our wait list for next fall as plots are currently being solarized. Tom has moved our two CDs at Live Oak Bank from 12 month to 18 months term to accrue a better interest rate. Our donation schedule reflected donations totaling $1350., $600 […]
Skidaway Audubon News: Online Auction to Benefit Nature Programs When the pandemic pre-empted Skidaway Audubon’s May 11 “FUNdraiser” golf tournament, the determined group of volunteers got crafty. Forty-six carefully crafted wildlife-themed yard art pieces that were to be part of the tournament festivities are now the centerpiece of an online auction that kicks off on May 18. Each figure is made of wood, hand painted, and was crafted here on Skidaway Island. All are coated in polyurethane so they can be displayed either indoors or outdoors, and include garden stakes where needed. Proceeds from the sale of the wooden butterflies […]
Present: Karen Burroughs, Monica Hughes, Michael Kahn, Jane Kollman, Tom Rosen, Joe Tyson Absent: Susan Burns, Ralph Hinz Treasurer’s Report Tom Rosen presented the current balance sheet and income statement as of April 13, 2020, as well as the budget for this coming fiscal year. Currently, there are 125 plots that are rented, including a substantial 2020 spring increase. Our balance sheet is good and Tom reminded us that the depreciation number, much of which is covered by insurance, can be added to the bottom line. Tom recommended that our two CDs at Live Oak Bank be changed from 12 […]