While not everyone will be able to do strenuous physical labor, it is expected that all members will contribute in some way toward the maintenance and enhancement of the community. If inadequate volunteer labor is available from within the community, the Board of Directors hires external labor. We will also continue to hire individuals to perform specialized tasks for which community members lack appropriate skills. Currently, the residential community at Songaia has shared dinners Monday through Friday and breakfast on Saturday. On Monday nights, nonresidential members, prospectors, friends and visitors are also invited to dine at Songaia.
Residents pay a monthly fee to cover the costs of food and other household items.
Everyone takes turns at helping with meal preparation, cooking and cleanup. The more people involved in community, the less time each needs to be on duty. It is expected that this pattern will continue, but with larger numbers when the project is complete. Forego the meal that particular evening, make yourself a sandwich in your own kitchen, and come back to enjoy the conversation and fellowship of the common meal. Join the meal-planning group and get more involved in future meal preparation to insure there is something on the menu that you will enjoy.