The Gualala Community Center Pay ’N’ Take Clothing store and parking lot are scheduled for a make-over during the month of August.  This week, GCC Board President, Janet Pierucci, received notice from the owner, Tamal Properties, that the building would be painted, the parking area resurfaced, and outdoor seating installed.    We are looking forward to these improvements. Work is expected to begin on July 29th and be completed by the end of August.

The store will continue to be open for sales every Saturday from 9 to noon and on Tuesdays from 9 to noon, for donations, unless we learn otherwise from the owner.

Access may be altered but we will make every effort to accommodate the contractors as well as our shoppers.
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Nancy Howard, Sheri Kirby, Co-managers of the Pay ‘N’ Take Clothing Store

Gualala Community Center Board of Directors is seeking a GCC member to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Directors. The current board is a team with diverse skills that serve our corporation well in most areas. Ideally, the person who fills the vacant seat will have experience using social media for community outreach and would also work with the Fundraising Committee. This appointment would end on June 30, 2027. The successful candidate will have been a member of GCC for three months as of the date of appointment.

If you have a passion for the Gualala Community Center, want to join us in overseeing the Build Local Plan rise from the ashes, and would like to be considered for this position, please send a letter of interest to Janet Pierucci, President GCC, at: [email protected]. Or, by USPS to: Attention Janet Pierucci, President, Gualala Community Center, PO BOX 263, Gualala, CA 95445.

The Gualala Community Center (GCC) is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 Election of Directors. Eight candidates participated in this year's election, and GCC members selected four individuals to serve two-year terms on the Board of Directors from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
Elected to the Board of Directors

• George Provencher
• Janet Pierucci
• Laverne Hancock
• Nancy Howard

The GCC Board would also like to recognize and thank the other candidates who participated in the election process and demonstrated their commitment to serving our community:

• Sheralyn Kirby
• Shelley Priest
• Michael Combs
• Meredith Beam

2026–2027 GCC Board of Directors
Continuing Directors

• Colby Bibb
• ​Paul Cupich

Newly Elected Directors

• George Provencher
• Janet Pierucci
• Laverne Hancock
• Nancy Howard

We extend our sincere appreciation to all candidates for their willingness to serve and to the GCC members who participated in the election. Community involvement is what keeps the Gualala Community Center strong, and we are grateful for the continued support and engagement of our membership.

Special thanks to our Election Inspectors, Kathy McMurtry, Cathe Barnes, and Cathi Matthews, for their time and assistance in ensuring a fair and successful election process.

As we look ahead, the Board remains focused on supporting GCC's programs, serving our community, and advancing the rebuilding of the Gualala Community Center.

The Gualala Community Center Annual Membership Meeting and Election of Directors will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the South Coast Life Support District Office, 38901 Ocean Drive.

Members will hear updates on GCC activities, finances, and rebuilding progress before the election of four Board members takes place. Members may vote either:

• In person at the Annual Membership Meeting, or
• Electronically between 4:00 PM and 11:59 PM on June 13, 2026 (for members with an email address on file with GCC).

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The downloadable packet below includes:

• Meeting details and agenda
• Voting information
• Candidate names and statements
• Information about how the election process will work

If you plan to participate in the election, we encourage you to download and review the materials ahead of time so you are familiar with the candidates, voting options, and meeting schedule.

We look forward to another important step forward for the Gualala Community Center and appreciate everyone who takes part in helping shape GCC’s future.

The Gualala Community Center (GCC) would like to share an update with our community regarding recent legal activity involving the organization.
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A complaint was filed by a GCC member related to a past Board election. As part of that action, a request was made to the Mendocino County Superior Court for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that would have restricted the Board from carrying out certain duties on behalf of GCC.

On April 10, 2026, the Court denied the request for a Temporary Restraining Order. The Court determined that the request did not meet the legal standard required for such relief.
GCC remains fully operational, and the Board of Directors continues to carry out its responsibilities in service to the organization and the community.

As this is an ongoing legal matter, GCC will not be commenting on specific details at this time. We remain committed to transparency and will share updates as appropriate.
GCC has consulted with legal counsel and will continue to act in accordance with applicable laws and organizational bylaws.
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The Board’s focus continues to be on supporting our programs, serving our community, and moving forward with the rebuilding of the Gualala Community Center.
We appreciate your continued support and trust.