Board Briefing of April 7, 2026

Hello, Gualala Community Center (GCC) members. If the old saying is true about April showers bringing May flowers—we should be in for beautiful wildflower displays next month.
 
GCC Rebuilding Update:
The last 6 months have been a period of planning and paperwork, meaning that none, except the people pushing the paperwork, are seeing any real progress.  This is frustrating for all of us as we want to see ACTION! The Build Local Plan Construction Group (BLPCG) has been busy addressing ADA compliance issues and continuing to answer the second round of comments sent out by the Mendocino Building Department.  One big achievement was getting a permit for destruction of the old septic tank without having to undergo a Coastal Commission Environmental review. Julia Krog, Director, County of Mendocino Department of Building and Planning, was instrumental in helping GCC avoid a $975. permit fee.
 
The BLPCG has also been actively satisfying requirements of the USDA Urban Development grant including back and forth correspondence with an architect from the Western States-USDA Rural Development.
 
So much has been accomplished by the BLPCG.  However, no shovel can hit the ground regarding the rebuilding until all the conditions of the USDA Grant have been satisfied.  For example, the USDA Grant specifies in the Guide to Applications for Preparing Environmental Reports or Categorical Exclusions Under 1970.54: "No construction activities may begin until the Agency (USDA Rural Development) completes its environmental review process."
 
We hope this brief description satisfies your curiosity and concern about not seeing any real action on the GCC property.
 
GCC Volunteers:
National Volunteer Week is celebrated the week of April 19-25 this year.  GCC got a jump start honoring the wonderful group of volunteers who keep GCC running including all the Pay n Take volunteers.  In addition, we said goodbye to a long-time volunteer who is moving out of the area by celebrating her and all the GCC volunteers with an alfresco lunch.  See the pictures on the website: Gualala Community Center - Home.
 
Upcoming Election for GCC Board of directors:
You will soon be receiving information about the upcoming June election for GCC Board members and the GCC annual meeting. 
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If you are interested in becoming a candidate for a Board position, please read the information carefully to make sure you qualify.  Information will also be posted on the GCC website: Gualala Community Center - Home.
 
April GCC Board Meeting:
As always, we invite you to attend our next Board meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8th at 2:30 p.m. at the Gualala Baptist Church, 37300 Church Street, Gualala. We are interested in your ideas, feedback, and participation.
 
Best wishes from your GCC Board of Directors.
 
President, Janet Pierucci
Vice President, Darla Buechner              Member: Paul Cupich
Secretary: Laverne Hancock                    Member: Nancy Howard
Treasurer: Colby Bibb                               Member: Whyte Owen