Ozark Avalon Board Meeting
2011 September 5
Ozark Avalon Annual Church Meeting
2010-09-05
Tom called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
The attendance sheet was signed by 27 attendees.
Tom welcomed the attendees to the 2010 Harvest Festival. He noted that Rose
has retired and now the Board has to step up and do what Rose has done for
years.
The Board was introduced, and Oak Spirits recognized.
New Oak Spirit certificates were presented to Johanna Givens, John Bush,
Alanna, and Dawson, with Steve O'Dell's to be presented later.
During the time of transition, Board meetings will be held every Open Full
Moon. Board meetings are always open to everyone.
Ozark Avalon is moving toward inclusiveness. All are asked to help in any way
they can, and none should feel unwelcome, even if they did previously.
There have been many renovations in the last year, including a kitchen floor,
sink, dishwasher, a new cargo van. The church office is now back on OA
property, with a new computer. There is new gravel all the way back to
Red Bud Circle.
We need supplies and carpenters to update and rehabilitate Frog Bog.
The Green Burial cemetery os on hold for now. Will continue to research
for a future Board meeting.
There will be a much greater emphasis on having people camp. New, much lower
prices: $10 per night for one to five people and $2 per night for each person
beyond that. No Oak Spirit discount for camping since prices are so low now.
We are also looking for more outside rentals. The whole campsite is available
for a $500 minimum or $5 per person per night (two night minimum), whichever
is greater. We would like to make our Pagan events cheaper by deriving income
from other groups.
Tom reviewed the "simple" financial spreadsheet for 2009. There was a net
loss of $873.09, which is not bad considering the new vehicle and newly
renovated kitchen and bathroom.
Crystal thanked all presenters and performers for their skills and shared
talents.
Johanna Givens and Paul discussed the community garden for next spring, and a
sweat lodge was also discussed.
The meeting was then called to a close.