It is time to rally for the UW Farm Fall Leadership Retreat, 2012! If you are a leader, or you want to be a leader, or don't know if you want to be a leader but think that the Farm is awesome and want to get more involved, this weekend is for you!
Last year, this weekend really pulled together the core of the UW Student Farm, and I know I felt much more closely bonded to my fellow farmers afterwards. Even when we saw one another to talk about business, there was still the underlying tie of friendship that is what makes the UW Farm my favorite part of my university experience.
Not only will you come away from this weekend with some new and deeper friendships, but you will also learn! We have a lot of things in the works, from team building games and exercises to visioning sessions for what we as student leaders want to see happen on the farm this year (as well as catch folks up on summer developments). There will be space to talk about new and ongoing projects, voice any frustrations you may have, and dream about the future of our farm. When I attended last year as a fresh-faced dewy-eyed new Farm leader, I learned many strategies and tools for being a good educator, constructively participating in discussions, and planning effectively.
There will also be free time and shared meal time, to explore the island and hang out.
If this all sounds like something you would like to be a part of, read below for logistics!
The retreat is the last weekend in September, Sat 29th-Sun30th. If many people cannot make it, we may try for the first weekend in October instead, but the 29th is the date we first confirmed with Beth and we would like to keep it as that. We will be going to Whidbey Island, where we will either stay at Skyroot Farm or possibly at another nearby location that would allow us all to sleep under the same roof. We will arrive at Skyroot Farm by 11:00 AM Saturday, and leave in the late afternoon on Sunday.
What I would like from attendees:
Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Vehicle?
If so, how many does it seat?
Tent?
Sleeping bag?
Are there any time restrictions that would not allow you to stay for the entire retreat?
Any other questions/comments you may have
I would like this information from everyone who plans on attending by Monday so that I can sort out rides. Earlier is better, so I can let Beth know how many are coming and she can talk to her contact about the potential other site for sleeping. If folks would prefer to bicycle, I'm sure there are others so inclined and you should talk to eachother!
Fondly,
Rae
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