1. The nomination of Washington Oaks Gardens Historic District was successfully negotiated through the National Park Service and the Florida Department of State and the District was added to the National Register of Historic.



2. The FUND Committee was established with Vice President Don Denby as Chair. They have identified the projects and the scope of work for each. They are currently researching the best funding source for each project. They will kick-off the FUND Campaign solicitations in September and make appropriate grant applications.



3. We celebrated Mr. O. D. Young's 135th birth date on Tuesday October 27th with a Commemoration of the Historic District, guest speakers, a ribbon cutting and tours of the significant structures in the Historic District and the Grand Opening of the restored Office the Friends Gift Shop. The restoration was the winner of the Statewide CSO Project of the Year.



4. Gift Shop procedures were established and numerous volunteers have been trained. Current hours are 11 to 3 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday has been added as staffing permits. The Gift Shop is now self-sustaining and producing income for the Friends.
5. Completed the planting of mature citrus trees in the north citrus grove to assure continued and future harvests.



6. Continued monthly Second Saturday Plant Sales with added activities for October Herbs in the Gardens, February Citrus Harvest Festival and December Holiday Plants, additionally conducted plant workshops for Dish Gardens in November and Cactus in May. Monthly lectures were tried as a fund raiser, but was halted for lack of participation.
   
   
7. Sponsored the Holiday Tea with Mrs. Claus for 5 ~ 7 year olds with crafts, stories, photos, songs and sharing with Mrs. Claus, as well as provided support for Holiday in the Gardens with sales of baked goods and refreshments, citrus, Gift Shop, plants, Santa photos and Chance Drawings.



8. Sponsored the Annual Earth Day Celebration 3rd 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 and others. The event netted over $8,000.



9. Sponsored of very successful Kids and Adult Saltwater workshops in July.



10. Converted accounting record to Quick Books and established on-line banking procedures and guidelines.



11. Continue to publish Bi-Monthly Newsletter and maintain washinatonoaks.org



12. Increased Membership to 320 from 254, a 25% increase. Our goal was 300. We attribute the growth primarily to the opening of the Friends Gift Shop.



13. Received District 3 sponsored grant of $500 for new ADA parking space next to new Gift Shop.

Goals of 2010 ~ 2011

1. Kick off $70,000 two year campaign for FUND for Improvements to Washington Oaks Historic District with solicitation of Friends, Community and businesses by September and hold Special Fund Raisers in November and Spring. Combined with Grants and in-kind gifts the total amount available for the Improvements will total $210,000. The projects are restoration of the Green House to the original historical structure and replace the fiberglass with contemporary glass or plastic, reconfigure electrical and irrigation to make a functioning green house. Erect Gateway Signage for the Park by contracting artist/illustrator to record significant structures in the Historic District and contracting graphic services for the Gateway Signage. Replace temporary stage with permanent structure.



2. Integrate Friends of Faver-Dykes with Friends of Washington Oaks by memberships, accounting and programs. Make required changes to Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and add two Board positions at Annual Meeting
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3. Provide ADA accessible pavers from Gift Shop to Parking Lot creating an Honor Pate, by providing the opportunity to engrave names on pavers for donations to the FUND and begin brick Memorial Path in Rose Garden.



4. Pursue Washington Oaks Historic District DOT signs on 1-95
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5. Increase Gift Shop volunteers to allow additional "Open" days during the week.



6. Utilize on line banking for check writing, and prepare procedures, etc.



7. Increase membership to 400, a 25% increase.



8. Continue monthly Second Saturday Plant Sales with added activities for Octobers Herbs in the Gardens, February's Citrus Harvest Festival and Decembers Holiday Plants, additionally conduct plant workshops in November and May.



9. 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.



10. Sponsor the Annual Earth Day Celebration 3rd 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.



11. Continue sponsorship of Kids and Adult Saltwater workshops in July.



12. Continue to publish a Bi-Monthly Newsletter and maintain washinatonoaks.org and faver-dvkes.org