| Michael Condren Transitions from Executive Director Role
Michael Condren is transitioning from his role as Executive Director of Wildwood Conservation Foundation. While still committed to the health and well-being of Wildwood, Michael will dedicate more time to his company, Visionary Upstarts, and to other personal and professional commitments.
The Executive Committee and the entire Board appreciate Michael's work with the Wildwood Conservation Foundation and wish him well during his sabbatical. We are grateful for what he brings to our shared cause. His initiative and insight is of tremendous value, and while we are excited about the road ahead and all that it offers to the Foundation, we at Wildwood want to acknowledge his contributions and his dedication.
Martin Meier and Tim Stoddard continue to manage the daily affairs for the Retreat Center, and Board President Greg John has assumed Michael's duties in the interim. Again, we extend our deepest thanks to Michael, wish him well in his endeavors, and look forward to working with him in new ways in the future. |
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A Busy Year at Wildwood
Tim and Martin, Wildwood’s general managers, have been tremendously busy since they took on the challenge of stewarding Wildwood Retreat last December. They’ve made enormous progress in tackling a number of projects to maintain and improve the facilities, improve our business practices, and expand our client base. Some of these projects are very noticeable, like the new paint on the Lodge. Many more are behind the scenes, like new plumbing and electrical improvements, new accounting systems, and better resource management.
Here’s a partial list of some of the more notable infrastructure projects that were completed this past year:
- New electrical generator, providing emergency power in case of a power failure.
- New stove, vent hood, improved fire proofing and lighting in the kitchen.
- Remodeled Carriage House, creating three new rooms for guests and staff.
- New sheets and towels for the guest rooms.
- Installation of a new saline water purification systems for the pool and hot tub.
- Installation of pump and safety upgrades in the hot tub.
- New wiring and parts for the sauna.
- New 5,000 gallon tank and upgrades to water system in progress.
- And too many more projects to mention here.
Some of these projects were funded through the commitment and generosity of members of the Wildwood community, who donated their time, money and resources. We thank them for their generosity of spirit and support for Wildwood.
We’re constantly working on more projects to improve Wildwood's facilities and infrastructure. Some of the more substantial and costly projects that we’re raising money to complete include:
- Maytag heavy duty washing machine: $500.
- Solar collectors to heat the pool: $2500 (matching funds available).
- Stone and iron entrance gate: $6500 (matching funds possible).
- New walk lights for the paths and gardens: $1200.
If you would like to make a directed donation to these projects, or a non-directed donation to the general fund, please visit our Donations page.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Tim or Martin at 707-632-5200.
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