October 15, 2011

Welcome from our president Steve DeHavilland

President Report

Steve met with the Park Service and all is well.   Other park partners were there, such as representatives from the Youth Hostel, Slide Ranch, and Cliff House.   Together they brainstormed ways to communicate effectively with the public.  One idea was to involve artists from the bay area to help revitalize the park service.

We have a guest from Recology who is here to answer any questions we might have about our recycling program.

www.recologysf.com

Treasurer’s Report:  Doug Robinson

Doug passed out the financial report for members to review.  We have $13710.56 in our checking account and $7170.92 in our Money Market account.  There are no outstanding checks.    Members with questions were directed to call Dale and he will answer any of their questions over the phone.

Membership:  Pat

All is good!

Greenhouse:  Elsa

There are fava beans for winter available in the lathe house.

New Business

Doug is building an aquaponics garden in his plot.  These types of systems use less water.   The only loss of water is through transpiration.   Doug was wondering if anyone would like to participate in a water study to compare how much water a typical plot uses and how much water an acquaponic garden uses.  Doug will give volunteers a water meter to keep track of their water usage.

www.backyardaquaponics.com

Miscellaneous

Chips for the walk ways will come in the middle of next week.   We are trying to arrange getting some mushroom compost.

Please do not park in driveway this coming week as we do not know when the chips will be coming, and when they come they will need the driveway to unload.

Members would like email alerts to inform them when there is compost available for plots.   Steve will ask Victoria about setting up an email alert.

Members would like more parking available to garden members during the week.  Maybe a parking sticker for garden members?  Commuters are taking up many of the spaces.

It was pointed out that there is a big parking lot off of Octavia if you need a place to park. 

Thanks Dick for the delicious food!

Don’t forget to volunteer to help clean up and put away the tables.

Meeting adjourned.