It has been five years since Meher Mount's first Master Plan was adopted in 2012. In that time, a number of goals and projects in the plan have been implemented while others have been modified or changed.
Now, it is time to update the Meher Mount Master Plan for the next five years.
BYRON PINCKERT (center holding the portfolio) outlines the Master Plan ideas to date in 2008. (Left to right): Nancy Pinckert, Rosie Choi, Ellie Azhang, Jamshid Ebrahimzadeh, Jim Auster, Margaret Magnus, Ron Holsey, Kanji Miyao, Elizabeth Arnold, Ray Johnston, Ken Ceder, and Bing Heckman. (Photo: Sam Ervin)
COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETING
Meher Mount is holding a community meeting to gather input for the update of the Master Plan. You are invited and urged to attend.
Community Meeting: Meher Mount Master Plan 2022
Date: Saturday, July 22, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MEETING AGENDA
- 9:00 AM - TEA, COFFEE & PASTRIES
- 9:30 AM - Welcome
- 9:40 AM - The Timeless Future of Meher Mount - Byron Pinckert
- 10:30 AM - Master Plan Objectives & Brainstorming
- 12:15 PM - Prioritize Projects
- 12:35 PM - POTLUCK LUNCH
- 1:45 PM - Brainstorm Next Steps for the Top Projects
- 3:15 PM - Follow-up Action & Feedback
- 4:30 PM - Adjourn
A PLANNING GROUP in front of Baba's Chimney in 2008. (Left to right, standing): Marko Swearingen, Ken Pellman, Michael Markley, Ray Johnston, Elizabeth Arnold, Sam Ervin, and Bing Heckman. (Left to right, kneeling): David McNeely, Kanji Miyao, Ron Holsey, Jim Whitson, Margaret Magnus, Nancy Pinckert, and Byron Pinckert.
TAKE THIS SURVEY
In case you miss the Community Planning Meeting, you can share your ideas using this survey.
The results will be included as part of the discussion.
HOSTED SUNSET DINNER ON THE PATIO
One of the completed projects outlined in the current Master Plan is the Topa Topa Patio. This area has become a central gathering place at Meher Mount. You are invited to stay after the Community Meeting to watch the sunset and join the Board of Directors and the Manager/Caretakers for dinner on the patio.
Dinner is hosted by the Board of Directors and will be served around 6:00 p.m. It will include vegetarian, non-vegetarian and vegan options.
Sunset Dinner
Date: Saturday, July 22, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Please RSVP with your choice of veg, non-veg or vegan dinners and the number of people. RSVP to Meher Mount.
YOUR PARTICIPATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
GATHERING PRELIMINARY IDEAS in 2004 with Tom Dortch, Jim Auster and Deborah Dortch. (Photo: Sam Ervin)
Your participation does make a difference. The existing Master Plan 2012 started with a series of community meetings in 2004 and evolved from there.
At the 2017 community planning meeting, the group will brainstorm ideas, projects, and goals. It will also help prioritize the projects for the coming five years.
The day after the community meeting, the Board of Directors will meet to discuss the comments and ideas presented and begin work on the updated Master Plan for 2022.
A future meeting will also be scheduled to give feedback to the community on Meher Mount's long range planning.
Plan now to attend on Saturday, July 22, 2017, to share your ideas, insights and thoughts.