GCC Board Briefing of November 2, 2025

Hello Gualala Community Center (GCC) members
 
Welcome to November, the month of giving thanks.  We all have so much to be grateful for living on this beautiful coast. Being able to see the ocean every day as it moves in ever-changing rhythmic patterns, watching the migrating pelicans between the sand bar and the cliffs as they beat the water with their wings to drive fish to the shore are just a few of the reminders of the wonderful place in which we live.
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The volunteer appreciation event that was organized by Darla Buechner and underwritten by Adrian Adams was a great way to say “thank you” to the GCC volunteers who put in countless hours at Pay n Take, not only at the twice-a-month Saturday sales at the Annex located at 47950 Center Street and the weekly sales at the Clothing Store located at 39175 S. Highway 1 but also every Tuesday morning at the annex and Clothing Store; accepting, sorting and pricing donations from the community.  Steering committee members and Board members were also honored as volunteers who make a difference in our community.

The Rebuilding Project continues to make progress. The grading and compaction permit has not yet been received so we are playing hurry-up- and-wait, hoping the rain will hold off so that part of the project can be completed as soon as we receive the permit.

November is the time that individuals begin to think of actions they can take to reduce their taxes for the year by making donations to their favorite charities. GCC has received a challenge grant for $300,000.00 which will double any gift to GCC of $25,000.00 or greater from private individuals. Donations can be made by cash or check, through a Charitable Trust or with appreciated securities.

GCC would like to raise additional funds for items not included in the original estimate of the building costs such as a solar energy collection system, tables and chairs, portable risers for a stage, and landscaping, etc. To this end, GCC is developing a wish list which will be published on the Website in the near future. This list will provide a great way for donors to pick and choose where they want their money to go.

Gualala Community Center Volunteers and Board of Directors wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.
 
Janet Pierucci, President
Board of Directors
Gualala Community Center
 
GCC Board Members:
Vice President: Darla Buechner
Secretary: Paul Cupich
Treasurer: Colby Bibb