Source Farm Ecovillage Committees





LEGAL/DOCUMENTS
Legal/Documents/Administration

This committee is responsible for the researching and developing polices and guidelines that will enable the Source Farm Ecovillage to comply with Jamaican and United States Laws and polices and guidelines of the Source Farm Ecovillage.  

Current Projects: Developing a 501C3 in the USA, establishing a Source Farm Ecovillage Community Land Trust and Non profit in Jamaica.

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PERMACULTURE/AGRI/FARMING
Agriculture/Farm/Gardens/Landscape

This committee is has the very important responsibility to assist in creating policy that keeps us aligned with our mission of creating a environment that follows the principal of permaculture and sustainability.  The Committee also establishes project around agriculture, livestock and food sustainability for Source Farm and its members.

Current Projects: Creating a vegetable garden, planting 50 apple trees and clearing 2 acres of land.

Committee Lead USA: Jacque Trudeau
Contact Info: jatru1@yahoo.com
Committee Lead Jamaica: Charles Phillips
Contact Info: chazinja@cwjamaica.com



BUILDING/ARCHITECTURE/INT. DESIGN
Architecture/Building/Structures

This committee was created to be responsible for establishing the guidelines and polices for all building, physical structures and their development on the Source Farm Ecovillage.  They work along with local and national agencies to meet building codes and guidelines.  This committee also works directly with architect, contractors and builders to ensure all the physical structures are aligned with Source Farm Ecovillage’s building code and design.

Current Projects: The construction of the first Earthbag Dwelling at the Source Farm Ecovillage.

Committee Lead Jamaica: Dwight Shirley
Contact Info: dwightshirley1@hotmail.com

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ECONOMICS
Source Economics/Finance/Treasury/Accounting

This Committee plays an integral function of the operating the Source Farm Ecovillage.  It deals with the day to day issues for paying bills, Source $$, tracking member dues to the long term financial planning of the community.  

Current Projects: Developing an internal accounting system, establishing Source Farm Ecovillage bank account in USA and Jamaica that would be able to handle our global finances.  Researching community currency Source $$

Committee Lead USA: Nomi Shirley
Contact Info: anomi10@hotmail.com
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PUBLIC RELATIONS/ADS
Public Relations/Education/Association w/ other Eco-villages

The Public Relation Committee is responsible for creating and maintaining all public and community marketing and PR communication.  This committee working within the community to establish the image of the entire Ecovillage They also creates opportunities for the Global community to recognize us as leaders in our field.  They are responsible for Press Kits, creating marketing events and selling the Source Farm Ecovillage to the Global Community.

Current Projects: Establish a complete website and establishing a marketing strategy for 2008
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TECHNOLOGY
Technology/Website

This committee works to network the Source Farm Ecovillage (SFE) internally, internationally and gobally.  SFE believes in integrating cutting edge technology that will assist up in living a high quality of living while not harming the environment.  

Current Projects: Developing our Website and telecommunication systems to reach our Global members

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GOVERNANCE/INTERNAL INFRASTRUCTURE/ SOCIAL DYNAMICS

Social Policy, Community Policy and Guidelines and Community Welfare

This committee examines and recommends various polices and guidelines that will allow SFE to function as a healthy community.  Creates polices and guidelines of how to handle conflicts and day to day community issues.

Current Projects: Governance of the community, conflict resolution workshop

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ARTS & CULTURE
 
This committee is responsible for making the Arts a daily part of our SFE community culture.  This committee works with all the committees and incorporates the Arts in every facet of the SEF.  

Current Projects: Bringing together Artist from the USA and Jamaica to participate at SFE, creating a data base of Artist. Building Pottery Studio Fall 2007 Creating an Artist Studio at SFE 2008

Committee Lead USA: Maria Pandolfi
Contact Info: ratrescuephilly@gmail.com

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THE SOURCE SPA & WELLNESS

This committee oversees the physical and spiritual health of the SFE community.  They create opportunities for community members to participate in activities that will bring harmony and well being into their life.  They also work with The Spa at the Source to create policies for the community and guests.

Current Projects: Create a spa plan of select healing modalities for the community/environment.

Committee Lead USA: Angela Walker
Contact Info: hills7sea@aol.com

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