Hi everyone

The new oven and range hood have arrived (and are already paid for) and it has been suggested that we install them as soon as possible or we install the whole kitchen as soon as possible. The kitchen group has looked at a range of options and puts forward two options here; we recommend option b.

option a) find money and install full all-new kitchen now (~$35,000).

option b) find money and install full kitchen with some second-hand items now (~$20,000-$30,000?). Items such as the second commercial oven, steel benches for the vege preparation, the fridge and freezer might be second hand or new, depending on the funding available and other considerations.

We will need extra money to achieve option a, and most likely even to achieve option b (says Alex).

The most straight forward way is to raise the extra money between ourselves. Could the Toiora community members please let us know whether they are able to make gifts or loans to get the kitchen finished, and how much you want to contribute. We need concrete pledges now to enable us to move forward on the kitchen. Our ability to achieve option A or to get closer to a fully equipped new kitchen will depend on the amounts contributed. If you are able to provide a figure, that would be most helpful. If you are able to provide a loan, or you wish to give a gift confidentially, please let Francis or Gay know.

This will be briefly presented to the meeting on Thursday 24^th.

Options for loan repayment will be developed and presented at the next meeting.

Jeffrey