Baker Farm at Wythe Creek

10/16/06 Baker Farm News

Update - October 16, 2006

Here's what the neighborhood committee has been up to since our initial meeting at the church, when we decided to organize our efforts with the front entrance.

1. We had a follow-up meeting in August.
a. We agreed on a voluntary annual contribution of $50 per home
b. We came up with a name, the "Baker Farm Community Fund."
We chose a broad name in case we want to do other neighborhood projects in the future (besides the front entrance).

2. We hired a landscaping company to clean up the front entrance and spread new mulch. The cost for this was $400. This was paid for by a few neighbors who made their $50 contribution in advance. Thanks to Nate Hawkins at 18 Bexley Lane for arranging the service.

3. In order to handle the finances for the fund, we need a bank account. This required the following steps:

a. Created a non-profit corporation called the Baker Farm Community Foundation. This is a committee of neighborhood volunteers who will make sure the Baker Farm Community Fund is handled appropriately. Anyone in the neighborhood is welcome to participate.
b. Elected officers:
President: Joan Perris 207 Clay Pipe Lane
Vice President: Ed Kist 113 Baker Farm Dr.
Treasurer: Rhonda Rolland 129 Treslyn Trace
Secretary: Claudia Pillich 127 Baker Farm Dr.

c. Obtained a federal tax id for the foundation (required to open an account).
d. Opened a free checking account at BB&T

We are now ready to accept your contributions. A flyer will be sent around soon announcing this, but feel free to brin your contribution (check or cash) to any of the committee officers whenever it is convenient for you.

Thanks for your support.

Your neighbor,

Claudia Pillich
Secretary, Baker Farm Community Foundation