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2007 Ranch Ruckus
The 2007 year has proven to be another
eventful year at Joyful Ranch! We're honored and excited that you
chose to share in a part of that year. Your donations
were most appreciated!
Our challenges and accomplishments
increase each year -
Some 2007 highlights follow:
Jan -
We began developing our Strategic Plan
and continued refining and implementing our 5-, 10-, & 15-yr overall
planning; Ruth Mickelson was our Facilitator. We also began our
Business Plan, spring-boarding into our Capital Campaign projects
planning.
Feb -
Boy Scout Eagle Project provided 4
redwood picnic tables, now placed in the front Olive Grove.
Mar -
We purchased our Lu-Lou
(port-a-potty) -
a great asset to our facilities and hosting events! CA
Conservation Corps planted creek willows.
Apr -
The JRF Board finalized & approved our
Strategic Plan! Yahoo!
May -
We hosted The Solano Symphony 16th
Annual Home Tour; major walnut orchard grafting took place; Scout Troop
#975 had a campout, did a large orchard clean-up and cooking badge
activity. Rick Poore of Streamwise repaired Pleasants Creek "W" weir by
the PVR bridge.
June -
JRF held its 2nd Annual Day
at the Ranch.
July -
Community Presbyterian held their
Vacation Bible School July 2-5.
Aug -
We hosted our first retreat--Dixon
Community Church Women's Leadership Group. CA Ag Heritage Club (through
the State Fair venue) awarded the Hoskins-Pleasants Joyful Ranch the
100-, 125- and 150-yr Continuous Ranching Inductee Award (way to go,
Ethel!!)
Oct -
JRF hosted their 1st
wedding.
Nov -
Stabilization & repair of Tractor
Barn--Wait 'till you see it!!! -
and Garage. First TWO of 13
historic buildings addressed thanks to YOUR donations -
and
a jillion antique farm items categorized and ready for final labeling &
cataloging. These projects will require an enormous amount of
volunteer help. Click here for
more information about how you can become a Volunteer
We
are so privileged to have had you a part of our
ever-unfolding legacy. Hope you'll continue to "pardner-up" with us!!
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