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Meeting Time & LocationThe Gualala Community Center (GCC) Board of Directors meet every second Wednesday of the month at 2:30pm. The meetings are currently taking place at South Coast Life Support District at 38901 Ocean Drive.
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Below is a table of meetings for the current calendar year (listed oldest to newest). Printable agendas and meeting minutes are clickable links in the Topic | Agenda | Minutes column. For past meetings, click the year you want to reference above and you can download a PDF file of the combined meeting minutes for that calendar year.
2026 Meetings |
Meeting Type |
Topic | Agenda | Minutes (If underlined, click to download a printable copy) |
January 14, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
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January 20, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Re: Approval of Minutes from prior Exec. Sessions |
January 20, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Re: Approval of Minutes from prior Exec. Sessions |
February 11, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
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March 4, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Legal Matter and GCC Property Rental |
March 11, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
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March 19, 2026 |
Membership Committee Meeting |
Upstairs Conference Room, GCC Annex |
April 1, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Upstairs Conference Room, GCC Annex |
April 8, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
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April 16, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Legal Matter |
April 16, 2026 |
Special Board Meeting |
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May 6, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Contractual Matters |
May 11, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Legal Matters |
May 13, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
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June 1, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Contractual Matters |
June 10, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
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June 11, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Contractual Matters |
June 13, 2026 |
Annual Members Meeting |
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June 19, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Contractual Matters |
July 7, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Contractual Matters |
July 8, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Contractual Matters |
July 8, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
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July 15, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Contractual Matters |
July 29. 2026 |
Executive Session |
Contractual Matters |
August 7, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Contractual Matters |
August 12, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
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September 1, 2026 |
Executive Session |
Contractual Matters |
September 9, 2026 |
Board Meeting |
Summary of Meeting Actions
Meeting of August 12, 2026
- Scott Matthews was approved to fill the vacancy on the Board that was created by the resignation of Director Paul Cupich. Matthews will serve out the remainder of the term which ends in June 2027.
- George Provencher, Project Manager for the Rebuilding Project, introduced the Management Team and reported on the Milestone status of the Project. He also announced that the Prime Construction Contract has been awarded to Chad Warner, Warner Construction.
- Resolution to transfer $350,000 from the General Fund to the Rebuilding Fund was approved.
- Resolution to form a Fundraising Committee was approved.
- Announcement of Groundbreaking Ceremony to be held on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 2 PM.
Meeting of May 13, 2026
Point Arena High School Scholarships: The Board approved six (6) scholarships for $2,000 each to Point Arena High School students based on academics, service to our community and sports, totaling $12,000.
Nomination Committee: The Board approved formation of a Nomination Committee for this year’s Board of Director’s Election. The Nomination
Committee Appointments: Whyte Owen, Chairman, and Gualala Community Center (GCC) members Michael Thomas and Janet Loxey. A Nomination Committee Charter was also adopted by the Board.
Election Notice: The Board approved a notice to the (GCC) membership describing this year’s election process.
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff License Agreement: The Board approved use of (GCC) parking lot area for PG&E to set up a generator where the community can charge medical and electronic devices. The only change to the previous agreement from PG&E was payment of $200 per day to $300 per day for such use. Expansion of Center Street to Church Street through the GCC property and parking lot as proposed by John Bower: The Board showed no interest in the idea and the item was tabled.
Point Arena High School Scholarships: The Board approved six (6) scholarships for $2,000 each to Point Arena High School students based on academics, service to our community and sports, totaling $12,000.
Nomination Committee: The Board approved formation of a Nomination Committee for this year’s Board of Director’s Election. The Nomination
Committee Appointments: Whyte Owen, Chairman, and Gualala Community Center (GCC) members Michael Thomas and Janet Loxey. A Nomination Committee Charter was also adopted by the Board.
Election Notice: The Board approved a notice to the (GCC) membership describing this year’s election process.
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff License Agreement: The Board approved use of (GCC) parking lot area for PG&E to set up a generator where the community can charge medical and electronic devices. The only change to the previous agreement from PG&E was payment of $200 per day to $300 per day for such use. Expansion of Center Street to Church Street through the GCC property and parking lot as proposed by John Bower: The Board showed no interest in the idea and the item was tabled.
Meeting of April 8, 2026
Report on Rebuilding Project:
Agreed to enlisting a work party to deal with Scotch Broom in the fall when ground has more moisture.
Approved allowing Non-profit, Non-political, Non-religious, organizations to set up a table at bi-weekly Pay ‘N’ Take sales, with oversight by Bill Matthews.
Approved amended Whistle Blower Policy.
Approved fiscal year 2025-2026 GCC Budget.
Report on Rebuilding Project:
- Waiting for a cost proposal from Gualala Water Company to connect to their supply line.
- Building plans are in second round of review for replies to comments mostly addressing ADA compliance.
- Agreement to hold joint meeting between GCC Board and Rebuilding Group.
- Presentation of drainage situation from Post Office parking area across north boundary of GCC property.
- Presentation of Naturalized Courtyard plan.
Agreed to enlisting a work party to deal with Scotch Broom in the fall when ground has more moisture.
Approved allowing Non-profit, Non-political, Non-religious, organizations to set up a table at bi-weekly Pay ‘N’ Take sales, with oversight by Bill Matthews.
Approved amended Whistle Blower Policy.
Approved fiscal year 2025-2026 GCC Budget.
Meeting of January 14, 2026
- The Board approved the formation of a Finance Committee. The president appointed three Board members and one Gualala Community Center member to the newly formed Committee.
- The Board approved a Whistleblower and Conflict of Interest policy. These policies are needed for raising our score on Charity Navigator.
- The Board carried over the Document Retention and Destruction policy for a future Board meeting. This policy has been referred to our non-profit attorney.
- The Board approved the allocation of $500 for a recognition event for a 25-year Pay n’ Take volunteer who is leaving our area.
