ZMS Board of Directors


Board Members 2006-2007

Stuart Norman, Candy Kitchen, NM, Coordinator

Joel Tryheart, Candy Kitchen, NM - Secretary

Tony Osborne, Candy Kitchen, NM, Treasurer

Hitirus Santosa, ZMS

Mark Kuszmaul, Candy Kitchen, NM

Sahki, ZMS

Ross Nantz, ZMS

Mikee, ZMS


Board Members 2005-2006

Ralph Rico, ZMS

Balance Gregory, Candy Kitchen, NM

Eden Berger, Candy Kitchen, NM

Mark Kuszmal, Candy Kitchen, NM

Peter McCabe, Candy Kitchen, NM - Coordinator

Stuart Norman, Candy Kitchen, NM

Tony Osborne, Candy Kitchen, NM - Treasurer

Hitirus Santosa, ZMS - Secretary

Scott Ricci, Candy Kitchen, NM


New Bylaws Ratified and signed August, 2006.




The Annual Board Meeting will be Friday, August 10, 2007 at ZMS




Board Minutes




ZMS Board Meeting August 20,2006

Meeting called to order at 6:20 pm by Raedwulf.

Present: Munk, Sakhi, Raedwulf, Ross, Tony, Eden, Joel, Mikee, Micca, Mudd, Rose, Talan, Hawke, Zn, Ralfka, Stuart

Agenda: Annual Board Meeting Part 2-Envision the coming year and sign the consensed, revised Articles of Community.

Infrasructure: Appreciation expresed for progress made this summer. He need for more improvement in the existing infrastructure, i.e., water system, improve roofing and stop leaks in all buildings was mentioned often. Increase gardening, build greenhouses and grow more food. Upgrade vehicles. Begin building a bathhouse.

Communication: To increase communication and involvement with the larger community in order to bring energy and money back to ZMS was mentioned often. ZMS to get more involved with local area community, as well as increase communication with national faeries to bring energy back into ZMS. Produce two newsletters yearly. Incfrease sharing with other faerie communities. Focus on people who have not been here for a while.

Finances: More money is neded to get through the winter. Consider having more and/or larger gatherings to improve cash flow. Increase the number of summer visitors. Do more workshops, i.e., permaculture, living off the grid, healing. Develop income-producing industry on the land. Possible themes for events and gatherings: Gather 13 "grandmas", winkte sundance, bring cultures together. Fundraiser. Artist residency program. More entertainment. Spirit sharing with community.

Shaman's Gathering: Impressions: Visitors are encouraged and impressed with the ZMS group, enjoyed the smaller gathering; it allowed more one-on-one time, the time here was enlightening, felt like home, thank you! Several visitors expressed interest in becoming more involved with ZMS.

The Gathering took in $2,400. Food staples inventory to be done.

Raedwulf stated that he will be leaving ZMS and that if he stays in the area he will remain involved as much as he can.



ZMS Board Meeting September 7, 2006

Meeting called to "order" 6:00 pm

Present: Tony, Eden, Maqui, Stuart, Joel, Mikee, Ross, Munk, Raedwulf, Saki, Mudd, Rafka, Willie, Steve, Bennett

Previous meeting's minutes approved as corrected.

Resident's report: Raedwulf is packing to move to Starlite's soon; Mikee here through Autumn; Mudd here; Munk & Saki to California in three weeks; Steve here through the winter. Residents have discussed winter housing and will consense who's got what before cold weather arrives.

Treasurer Report: Bills are paid. Funds to purchase food are tight. Not everyone is paying weekly/monthly food support.

Newsletter: Group will meet next Wednesday before potluck to layout newsletter.

Infrastructure: Water system is on schedule for completion before cold weather arrives. Roofing projects are being worked on. Need money for other projects before winter.

Website: Saki to work with Stuart and Baba next Tuesday to add recent photos and stories to website.

Art Outreach: Group has been meeting. Plans being made for art & entertainment events at ZMS and elsewhere. A Solstice gathering December 18-24 at ZMS is in planning.

Fundraising: Need money for stove parts, roofing and firewood. Saki will write a general fund wish list for the newsletter. Willi will write a newsletter story also.

New Business: Steward sponsorship was discussed.

Next board meeting scheduled for the first Thursday in October. Agenda item: board meeting schedule.

7:55 pm meeting adjourned.



ZMS board meeting minutes November 02, 2006

5:00 p.m. Circle opened the meeting

Present: Tony O, Eden, Maqui, Stuart, Mikee, Ross, Joel, Raed Wulf Dancing Bare, Mudd, Tony V, Micca, Arcturus, Dan, Touch, Shiva

Absent: Munk, Dream Eagle and Saki

Minutes of last meeting (September 7, 2006) read and approved as corrected.

Checkin: Ross, Mikee, Mudd, Arcturus intends to stay on into winter, has rent to pay until January, Eden, Raedwulf, Tony O, Micca, Touch, Maqui, Stuart, Tony V

Committee Reports: Treasurer: Ross reported there is enough money to operate and take care of basic needs. Propane bill has been paid. Property tax due next month. $218 in household account and $180ish in reserve account. He will begin using Quick Books software to maintain the checkbook. This will enable more complete tracking of expenses and donations. Tony O reported that online banking will be available next week.

Newsletter: Mikee reported that the newsletter has been mailed and responses have been coming in. Another newsletter will be mailed in February with content due in January.

Infrastructure: Mikee presented plans for reworking Juniper House. Expenses to be paid by individuals. Proposal approved. Water system is working well and needs some finishing touches to survive winter. Money is needed for chimney parts for Tea Room, Juniper and the studio. Money also needed to upgrade to more efficient stoves.

Vehicles: Mikee reported that the community is relying on private vehicles and that is working for the present. A donated full size pickup is still promised. Nissan pickup is used on the land only and the Colt is not being driven and may not have insurance.

Website: ZMS will work with Stuart to upgrade and update the website. Stuart will create a photo album on the site.

Fundraising: Thanksgiving Day potluck/open house is being planned. Mikee to chair and Tony V to co-chair. Maqui and Tony O will call friends and neighbors with invitations.

Art Outreach: No report.

New Business: Maqui asked if anything is planned for Winter Solstice. Idea discussed and put on hold until Saki and Munk return.

Next meeting: Tuesday, January 4, which is Mudd's birthday. 6:36 p.m. circle closed.




Board Minutes 2005-06