• The Friends of Faver-Dykes were successfully integrated with the Friends of Washington Oaks with memberships, programs and accounting. Restored the Kayak Tours and sponsored "A Day in Old Florida" at Faver-Dykes. The Board was expanded by two to broaden the areas of representation.

• The Friends launched a $200,000 two year campaign for the FUND for Improvements to Washington Oaks Historic District.   The FUND has gifts, grants and pledges totaling $40,683. The restoration of the Greenhouse is currently underway.  Design and construction of the Gateway Sign and Historic District Interpretive Signs are on scheduled for a fall installation.   The Stage design has been approved at the State DHR and waits further funding.    

• The Friends successfully sponsored an Inaugural “Concert in The Park Series” featuring Tim Rippey with over 500 attendees and netting nearly $5,000 for the FUND.

• The State DOT will not allow Historic District Signage designation for entities other than municipalities, so consequently there will not be a Washington Oaks Historic District sign on I-95.  Park Management is working with DOT to see that the prior I-95 Park Signs which were removed prior to the additions of new lanes are replaced. 

• The Gift Shop generated the largest source of income during the past fiscal year, with over 30 volunteers regularly opening the shop 12 to 15 hours per week.  

• On- Line Banking and E-Pay has streamlined and improved e check issuing procedures and transfers.  The Finance Committee of the Board is presently re-writing the Finance Policies to reflect these current practices.

• The goal of increasing Membership to 400 was surpassed, as we recorded 425 members on June 30th, a 33 % increase.

• Second Saturday Plant Sales, Herbs in the Gardens and the Citrus Harvest Festival continue to attract a large number of participants and revenue but profits were adversely impacted by extreme cold weather and lack of greenhouse.

• Holiday Activities included sponsorship of Holiday Tea with Mrs. Claus for 5 – 7 year olds; as well we providing support for Holiday in the Gardens, with sales of baked goods and refreshments, citrus, Friends merchandise, plants, Santa photos and Chance Drawings.

• Sponsored the 22nd Annual Earth Day Celebration 3^rd week in April, collecting gate receipts, selling Friends baked goods and refreshments, citrus, merchandise, plants, and supporting the Kids Activities Area with sponsorship from the Flagler Kiwanis Club.

• Continued sponsorship of Kids and Adult Saltwater workshops in July, and added Art in the Park watercolor classes and a series of “Yoga in the Park”.

• Continued to publish a Bi-Monthly Newsletter and maintained washingtonoaks.org. and faver-dykes.org

Goals of 2010 ~ 2011

• Complete restoration of the historic greenhouse with new benches, irrigation and heating system by November 1^st.

• Erect Gateway Sign for the Park and interpretive signs within the Historic District by November 1st plus an additional interpretive sign at the “Beachside”.

• Plan dedication and celebration of the completion of the first two project improvements for the Washington Oaks Historic District for November 11, 12, 13 2011 to include ground breaking for new Permanent Stage.

• Continue FUND promotion for construction of permanent stage, with construction to begin by February 1, 2012.

• Increase Gift Shop volunteers by 8 to allow additional “Open” days during the week.

• Increase Membership to 500, an 18% increase from 425.

• At completion of FUND Campaign, provide ADA accessible pavers from Gift Shop to Parking Lot creating a Commemorative Honor Path by providing the opportunity to engrave names on pavers with donations to the FUND.

• Work with Park Management and District Staff to return manpower to the Ranger Station Gate.

• Restock Faver-Dykes Ranger Station with new merchandise  and camper sundries

• Continue monthly Second Saturday Plant Sales with added activities for October Herbs in the Gardens, February Citrus Harvest Festival and December Holiday Plants, additionally conduct plant workshops in November and May.

• Holiday activities to include sponsorship of Holiday Tea with Mrs. Claus for 5–7 year olds with crafts, stories, photos, songs and sharing with Mrs. Claus, as well as providing support for Holiday in the Gardens with sales of baked goods and refreshments, citrus, Friends merchandise, plants, Santa photos and Chance Drawings.

• Sponsor “A Day in Old Florida” at Faver-Dykes and continue the Kayak Tours at Faver~Dykes

• Sponsor the Annual Earth Day Celebration 3^rd week in April, collecting gate receipts, selling Friends baked goods and refreshments, citrus, merchandise, plants, and supporting the Kids Activities Area with sponsorship from the Flagler Kiwanis Club.

• Sponsors Kids and Adult Saltwater workshops in July.

• Continue to publish a Bi-Monthly Newsletter and maintain washingtonoaks.org. and faver-dykes.org

• Sponsor the reinstatement of “Hour” pins for Park Volunteers.

• Begin planning for additional Interpretive signs in the Park, i.e. the Shell Midden, the Washington Site and other significant points of interest.