PRVANewsletteMar2005


March 2005 - reaching 73 PRVA members
Mass Electric Energywise Program	Board Meetings, Minutes, Financials
For those interested in participating in the Mass Electric Energywise Program: A participation form will be mailed to you mid-march. Please fill out this form COMPLETELY and return it in the postage paid envelope WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIVING THE FORM. The Mass Electric Program is offering many free energy saving options, including FREE digital thermostats and installation, also a $300 rebate to replace your refrigerator with a more efficient one!	Minutes are posted here. January minutes are posted. Read about the new test the board is planning in the spring. Financials - January 2005 is posted. I scanned them as jpegs for more readability. Let me know what you think, OK? Board Meeting - Board meetings are normally scheduled for the 1st Monday of each month, at 3 Lexington, 6:00p.m. Please email the board ,or let them know another way, if you are going to attend. If you have concerns and want direct answers, this is the best way...attend and ask. If you need the password, just ask.
All homeowners are urged to participate for savings on your electric bill!
Wanted: Dog Walker	The Ole Woodsman
Wanted: Mature dogwalker - must be strong and surefooted. Jessica is 65 lbs Gordon Setter, very energetic, friendly, strong and must remain on leash (will runaway if let loose). Needed occasionally for late nights at work and weekends. Please call Jane (1 Lexington) 508-865-4369.	This month, the Old Woodsman tells us about deer in our woods. Read the White Tail Deer Newsletter The Old Woodsman always invites your comments and suggestions. Just send them here and they will be passed along.
Maple Sugaring Time	Member News
March means it's Maple Sugaring time at River Bend Farm... how sweet it is...Join rangers and volunteers to learn all about how to harvest and prepare your own pancake syrup. You will learn how to tap the trees, gather the sap, boil it up and enjoy. As our guests and helpers you can insert a tap and collect a bucket. Then you'll see the cooking process that turns this "sweet water" into pure maple syrup. Yum, yum... Kids, aged 2 to 90, are guaranteed a great time. Hours are 10 AM to 3 PM, but plan to arrive no later than 2 because the program takes about an hour. The dates are: March 5, 6 March 12, 13 March 19, 20 For more information about River Bend Farm, including directions, go to: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htm (offered by Diane Romano)	Vacations news - Randy and Laurie haven't stayed still for much of January and February - read Laurie's account (and try not to be jealous ;)) January and February were travel months for Randy and me. My company has a booth at the NAMM (National Assoc. of Musical Merchandisers) show in Anaheim, CA. The show is held at the Convention Center and we stay at the Anaheim Marriott in Disneyland. (read more about Randy and Laurie's vacation time)
	Apologies... Joanne, I can't find the new picture of Victoria.. would you send it again!