In the spring of 2014 two amendments to the garden rules were proposed. These were revised and again presented for review at the last garden meeting on November 16, 2014. Because these are changes to our governing rules, conducted a formal vote and asked that all gardeners participate. An email was sent to all current garden members in December and those without email were polled via phone.
The results of the referendum are as follows:
1. Currently our Children/Minors policy reads as follows: All children under 16 must be accompanied by adults while in the garden. Parents are responsible for the actions in the garden of all minors under 18.
Proposed addition: Children will not be permitted in garden areas where power tools are in use.
Approved.
2. Currently our Committee Membership policy reads as follows: As a member/gardener, you must participate actively in two garden committees in addition to working in your own bed. A brief description outlines the primary duties of each committee.
Proposed addition: Each committee may have a chair or chairs elected by the committee’s members on an annual basis. Where no volunteer chair exists, the steering committee may appoint one from within the committee by May 1st of the current year.
Approved.
The updated language has been incorporated into our Membership Application and garden rules documents. If you have not had a chance to complete the Membership Application or renewal for the 2015 garden season, please do so soon. Garden applications and renewals are due by February 15.
