Flurry of Board Meetings

April and May have kept your board members very busy. The regular April meeting was held in person, rather than by Zoom, for the first time since the January Board Retreat. The board met first at Vista to walk the grounds and buildings, review progress, and evaluate next steps. Completing the Cook's House project and addressing the need for roof and foundation repairs at the Main House both rose high on the priority list.

Secondly, a special meeting was held in Gainesville, hosted by former Board member Mark Gluckman, to discuss planning for the next phases of Friends' efforts at Vista.

A third meeting was held, this time by Zoom, to decide whether to apply for another grant from the Florida Division of Historic Restoration. The Board decided that this was not the right time to submit another application. The current grant work will continue and then volunteers can pick up the next phase.

The May meeting on Tuesday the 21st, the fourth in a month, will focus on Summer Solstice plans, Junior Ranger and Senior Ranger plans, and other typical summer activities including website and program updates. As usual, all members are welcome to join the board meetings. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.