The Mission of the Mendocino College Foundation Is to Educate Leaders

The mission of the Mendocino College Foundation is to educate leaders, foster intellectual growth and enrich lives by creating opportunities to invest in a better future for our students and communities.

MENDOCINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS – MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Effective March 18, 2020, the Mendocino College Foundation Board of Directors meetings will be conducted virtually and not available for in person public participation (pursuant to State Executive Order N-29-20). Meetings will be conducted via Zoom (https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/91307437064). In order to minimize the risk of exposure during this time of emergency, the public may participate digitally in meetings by sending comments to [email protected], in lieu of personal attendance. All public comment will be made immediately available to the Directors, staff, and the general public as they are received. We thank you for your understanding during this difficult time, and thank you for your continued interest.

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Meeting ID: 913 0743 7064

1. CALL TO ORDER 12:00 1.1 Roll Call

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS 12:05 Members of the public are welcome to make comments on all open session agenda items after being recognized by the chair.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES 12:10 3.1 Approval of agenda 3.2 Approval of minutes of regular meeting held on August 4, 2020

4. COMMITTEE REPORTS 12:25 4.1 Finance Committee Report 4.1.1 Investment Portfolio Review – August 31, 2020 4.1.2 Donations Summary 4.1.3 20/21 Budget Update 4.1.4 COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund 4.1.5 Ending Fund Balance FY 20/21 4.1.6 Main Street Research Update

4.2 Scholarship Committee Report 4.2.1 Fall 2020 Scholarship Alternates

4.3 Land Committee Report 4.3.1 Updated Property Map Compliance: Persons with disabilities needing assistance, please notify the Foundation Office at 467-1018 no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Meetings are held in wheelchair accessible rooms. Agenda Packet and Supporting Documents Notice: The agenda packet and supporting materials can be viewed in the Foundation Office, Room 5110, Mendocino College, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, California or online at http://foundation.mendocino.edu.

4.4 Special Events Committee Report

4.5 Governance Committee

5. DISCUSSION/ACTION 1:15 5.1 Director Contribution Invoice in lieu of Board Lunches

6. REPORTS FOR INFORMATION 1:30 6.1 Mendocino College Superintendent/President 6.1.1 College Update

6.2 Foundation President 6.2.1 Directors Contributions – 20/21 Total: $5,140.00

6.3 Executive Director 6.3.1 AAFG Alumni Newsletter & Statistics 6.3.2 Updated AAFG Strategic Plan 6.3.3 MC Student Emergency Fund 6.3.4 News Releases 6.3.5 Mailing List 6.3.6 Foundation Fall Newsletter 6.3.7 Fall Appeal Letter 6.3.8 Nursing Donation 6.3.9 Social Media 6.3.10 Coastal Development Report by Anna Kvinsland

6.4 Directors Reports

6.5 Affiliates Reports 6.5.1 Friends of the Mendocino College Coastal Field Station and Natural Sciences (FMCCFSNS) 6.5.2 Lake County Friends of Mendocino College (LCFMC) 6.5.3 Friends of Mendocino College Coast Center (FMCCC) 6.5.4 Friends of the Mendocino College Theatre (FMCT) 6.5.5 Friends of Mendocino College Culinary Arts Program (FMCCAP) 6.5.6 Friends of Mendocino College Recording Arts & Technology (FMCRAT) 6.5.7 Friends of the Mendocino College Gallery (FMCG) 6.5.8 Friends of the Mendocino College Nursing Program (FMCNP) 6.5.9 Mendocino College Athletic Boosters (MCAB) 6.5.10 North County Friends of Mendocino College (NCFMC) 6.5.11 Friends of Mendocino College Agriculture (FMCA)

7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1:50 Compliance: Persons with disabilities needing assistance, please notify the Foundation Office at 467-1018 no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Meetings are held in wheelchair accessible rooms. Agenda Packet and Supporting Documents Notice: The agenda packet and supporting materials can be viewed in the Foundation Office, Room 5110, Mendocino College, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, California or online at http://foundation.mendocino.edu.

8. ADJOURNMENT 2:00

Next Meeting: Monday, December 7, 2020 Location: via Zoom

Compliance: Persons with disabilities needing assistance, please notify the Foundation Office at 467-1018 no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Meetings are held in wheelchair accessible rooms. Agenda Packet and Supporting Documents Notice: The agenda packet and supporting materials can be viewed in the Foundation Office, Room 5110, Mendocino College, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, California or online at http://foundation.mendocino.edu.

MENDOCINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DRAFT

A regular meeting of the Mendocino College Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors convened on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 via Zoom.

GENERAL MATTERS Call to Order President Dow called the meeting to order at 12:07pm.

Members Present Tom Dow, President Present Jay Epstein Present Linda Chapman, Vice Absent Tom Herman Present President Marilyn Harden, Present Matthew Kendall Present Immediate Past President Timothy Karas, Present Tod Kong Present Secretary/Treasurer Kim Bradley Present Todd McMahon Absent Greg Cavalin Present @ Tina Rader Present 12:12pm Jerry Chaney Present Barbara Rice Present Channing Cornell Present Travis Scott Present Donald Coursey Absent Irma Turner Present @ 12:36pm Mark DeMeulenaere Present

Staff Present Katie Fairbairn, Executive Director Eliza Fields, Administrative Assistant II/Scholarship Coordinator Anna Kvinsland, Coastal Development Contractor

College Staff Present Eileen Cichocki, Assistant Superintendent/Vice-President of Administrative Services Joe Atherton, Director of Fiscal Services (arrived @ 12:10pm)

Guests Present Wilda Shock, Lake County Friends of Mendocino College James Demmert, Main Street Research Theresa Whitehill, Colored Horse Studios Adrienne Simpson, Colored Horse Studios

Public Comment None.

Approval of Agenda M/S/C (Cornell/Channing). To approve the agenda as presented.

The matter passed 14-0

Approval of Minutes M/S/C (Channing/DeMeulenaere). To approve the minutes of the special meeting on May 26, 2020.

The matter passed 12-0-2 (Rader and Karas abstained).

MISSION MOMENT Video presented to the board: https://youtu.be/5pWA1Ai-yV4

TIMED ITEMS James Demmert of Main Demmert notified the board that this recession has occurred so quickly that Street Research the country just wasn’t prepared for the fallout of large unemployment numbers, bankruptcies and business closures. Fortunately, while the stock market was falling on average 30%, the foundation funds fell by only 8-9%. Demmert explained that the risk management tools the company has in place worked very well and helped us avoid catastrophic losses. Once the US Treasury injected money into the system, Main Street was able to reinvest James Demmert exited at quickly. They targeted COVID-19 related companies such as essential 12:27pm household supplies. Everyone must begin taking care of the economy by keeping masks on, staying healthy and reducing the spread of Covid-19. In this quarter, the portfolio is up 5% after fees and the market is down by 2%.

Theresa Whitehill & Whitehill shared with the board, how pleased she and staff were with how Adrienne Simpson of the gratitude report turned out. She employed similar style concepts in the Colored Horse Studios redesign of the website. A new header and footer on the main page was developed and minor revisions were made to the Foundation logo. Updated all the typography to reflect what the foundation does. The new gratitude report can be found at the bottom of the homepage by clicking on the pdf.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee Investment Portfolio. Schwab reports ending on June 30, 2020 were included and reviewed for information.

Donations Summary. Donations Summary attached for information.

20/21 Budget Update. Not many expenses have come through due to the beginning of the Fiscal year. Annual expense contracts have been processed for the year. More information will be available at the next board meeting in October.

19/20 Budget Update – Year End Close. Director of Fiscal Services, Joe Atherton reported that he is looking at the end of year and getting everything ready for the audit. The audit report will be ready in December and available for review.

Director Turner entered at Emergency Fund Update. Opened campaign in mid-March with $5,000 12:36pm from the Foundation’s operating budget. The fund grew to over $100,000. Student requests have slowed since late June.

Scholarship Committee Scholarship Update. All funding has been put in today. Foundation Staff and Patti Gulyas are working on all of the scholarship POs for all of the scholarship recipients.

Land Committee Director Herman suggested that we not proceed with possibly selling additional foundation property. Theresa Whitehill and Adrienne Simpson entered Director Fairbairn mentioned that the previous owner of the pond property, at 12:42pm Mr. Tim Marsh, agreed to keep an eye on the property. He recently reported increased activity so the padlock to the main gate has been replaced with a new security code.

Special Events Committee Director Fairbairn advised that many organizations are going completely virtual, including online bidding and auctions. Trying to make events as user Theresa Whitehill & friendly as possible to keep events like galas and fundraising moving Adrienne Simpson exited at forward. 12:58pm Director Fairbairn discussed that she is regularly looking to see what types Director Kendall exited at of events that are mission specific to the foundation which could take place 1:05pm online in the future for fundraising.

Governance Committee New Board Member Prospecting. Director Cornell attended a meeting with Director Fairbairn and realized that we did not have any legal representation as a director on the Foundation Board. Director Cornell advised that he would like fellow directors to begin contacting any legal representation contacts that may want to join the Foundation Board.

CLOSED SESSION The Foundation Board adjourned to Closed Session at 1:08pm with Board President Dow stating items 6.1 would be discussed. Travis Scott exited at 1:30pm The Foundation Board returned to open session at 1:34pm with Board President Tom stating there was nothing to report out from closed session.

DISCUSSION/ACTION Student Emergency Fund Director Fairbairn recommended that the board discontinue the COVID-19 COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund fundraising and Foundation Match campaign.

M/S/C (Cornell/Chaney). To approve the action as presented.

Director Turner asked whether or not we should keep the COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund due to the influx of the virus that may take place in the fall. Director Fairbairn advised that after discussion with Mendocino College’s Institutional Researcher that we may need to redirect our services based on other student needs.

The regular student emergency fund is still open for student use and has an approximate balance of $5,000.

The matter passed 14-0.

Director Fairbairn recommended to allocate $5,000 to the Mendocino College Food Pantry.

M/S/C (Rader/Turner). To approve the action as presented.

The matter passed 14-0. Approve Affiliate Budget Foundation President recommended to approve the 20/21 Affiliate Budgets for 20/21 – Not previously as presented. approved M/S/C (DeMeulenaere/Chaney). To approve the action as presented.

The matter passed 14-0.

Adopt A Fifth Grader Director DeMeulenaere recommended that we do not adopt the strategic Strategic Plan plan due to COVID-19 based on the fact that many of the plans would require staff attendance on campus. He recommended that the Foundation postpone until the following fiscal year. Director Herman exited at 1:55pm M/S/C (Cornell/Harden). To approve the action as presented.

Director Chaney and Director Cornell and Director Harden withdrew their motion and second. Director Cavalin exited at 2:00pm Director Turner motioned to modify the strategic plan by taking action to approve items 1.1, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.9 on the AAFG Strategic Plan.

M/S/C (Turner/Cornell). To approve the action as presented.

Director Fairbairn recommended that Foundation Staff use their existing budget to carry out strategic goal 1.2 and create a newsletter for alumni. She further suggested that the AAFG strategic plan be a standing item on the board agenda to see the progress being-made on the goals. The other goals (1.1, 1.5 and 1.9) could be reviewed at an upcoming board meeting to determine if funding is available for those goals to be carried out.

Director Turner and Director Cornell withdrew their motion and carry.

No action was taken.

REPORTS FOR INFORMATION Mendocino College Welcome/Introduction. President Karas discussed his previous position at Superintendent/President College of Alameda and is currently relocating to Ukiah. He is thrilled to be a

part of the Foundation Board of Directors to be able to support and be a part of the programs that support students.

Director DeMeulenaere District Budget Update by Eileen Cichocki. Vice President Cichocki exited at 2:21pm informed the board that the Governor had an 8% cut on College reapportionment and budget cuts also included cuts to categorical programs. Director Rader exited at The state budget relies heavily on federal funding. Good financial news that 2:23pm the tax collections came in over their projections; news but not a solution. No good economic news at this time. The college has a tentative budget that includes those cuts and one that does not include the cuts; not sure which will be approved by the Board of Trustees. The district has placed a hold on hiring; has cut the supplies budget by 25% which saved $400,000 and has a hold on technology upgrades. Hiring fewer temporary employees. Fewer class sections will be offered. Enrollment for summer was up by 5.5% and for fall enrollment is down by 10%.

Foundation President Directors Contributions. Foundation President Dow encouraged fellow directors to make a contribution in the new 2020/21 fiscal year.

Executive Director News Releases. News Releases are included in the packet for review.

NCLEX Campaign Thank You Flyer. NCLEX Campaign Thank You Flyer is included the in packet for review.

Gratitude Report. Gratitude Report is included on the website for review.

AAFG Thank You Flyer. AAFG Thank You Flyer is included in the packet for review.

CCC Relief Fund Flyer. CCC Relief Fund Flyer is included in packet for review.

Crisis Leadership – “Boards Now More Than Ever”. Article included in packet for review.

UDJ Thank You Ad. Thank You Ad included in packet for review.

Fall Newsletter. Director Fairbairn advised that all the information for the newsletter has been gathered and she will be working with the graphic designer to generate a newsletter for late summer/early fall.

Mailing List. Director Fairbairn discussed the use of the iWave system to update our mailing list. This process takes place every few years.

Coastal Development Report. Anna Kvinsland shared the Coastal Adopt a Fifth Grader and Scholarship Awardees flyer with the board.

Student Emergency Resource List. Director Fairbairn explained that with the help of College Staff and Foundation Director Chapman they put together a list of college based resources and outside based resources for students.

New Perpetual Scholarship. Director Fairbairn reported out that a new perpetual scholarship has been created to honor Mr. Ned Walsh. The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in the Alochol and Other Drug Studies program at Mendocino College.

Directors Reports No Report.

Affiliate Reports Friends of the Mendocino College Coastal Field Station and Natural Sciences (FMCCFSNS). Report attached for information.

Lake County Friends of Mendocino College (LCFMC). No Report.

Friends of Mendocino College Coast Center (FMCCC). No Report.

Friends of the Mendocino College Theatre (FMCT). No Report.

Friends of Mendocino College Culinary Arts Program (FMCCAP). No Report.

Friends of Mendocino College Recording Arts & Technology (FMCRAT). No Report.

Friends of the Mendocino College Gallery (FMCG). No Report.

Friends of the Mendocino College Nursing Program (FMCNP). No Report.

Mendocino College Athletic Boosters (MCAB). No Report.

North County Friends of Mendocino College (NCFMC). No Report.

Friends of Mendocino College Agriculture (FMCA). No Report.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No future agenda items.

ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Board of Directors of Mendocino College Foundation, Inc. adjourned at 2:37 pm by Foundation President Dow.

Submitted by: Tom Dow, Foundation President, Mendocino College Foundation, Inc.

Schwab One® Account of MENDOCINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION Account Number Statement Period AAFG SCHOLARSHIPS ACCOUNT 2953-4175 August 1-31, 2020

Account Value as of 08/31/2020:$ 571,999.56

Change in Account Value This Period Year to Date Account Value [in Thousands]

Starting Value $ 545,451.89 $ 522,615.79 Credits 1,121.75 30,979.35 600 Debits 0.00 (20,388.58) 500 Transfer of Securities (In/Out) 0.00 0.00 400 Income Reinvested 0.00 0.00 Change in Value of Investments 25,425.92 38,793.00 300 Ending Value on 08/31/2020 $ 571,999.56 $ 571,999.56 200 d Accrued Income 576.32 100 d 0 Ending Value with Accrued Income $ 572,575.88 11/19 2/20 5/20 8/20 Total Change in Account Value $ 26,547.67 $ 49,383.77 d Total Change with Accrued Income $ 27,123.99

Asset Composition Market Value % of Account Assets Overview X,Z Cash and Bank Sweep $ 72,777.73 13% Fixed Income 52,251.37 9% Equities 416,658.34 73% Exchange Traded Funds 30,312.12 5% Total Assets Long $ 571,999.56 Total Account Value $ 571,999.56 100% 73% Equities 9% Fixed Income 13% Cash, Bank Sweep [X,Z] 5% Exchange Traded Funds

Your Independent Investment Advisor is not affiliated with or an agent of Schwab and Schwab does not supervise or endorse your Advisor. Page 4 of 21 Schwab One® Account of MENDOCINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION Account Number Statement Period JOHN BOGNER FINE ARTS ACCOUNT 2824-0598 August 1-31, 2020

Account Value as of 08/31/2020:$ 48,752.23

Change in Account Value This Period Year to Date Account Value

Starting Value $ 46,273.28 $ 46,161.57 Credits 63.93 420.63 52000 Debits 0.00 (1,230.36) 50000 Transfer of Securities (In/Out) 0.00 0.00 48000 Income Reinvested 0.00 0.00 Change in Value of Investments 2,415.02 3,400.39 46000 Ending Value on 08/31/2020 $ 48,752.23 $ 48,752.23 44000 d Accrued Income 27.96 42000 d 40000 Ending Value with Accrued Income $ 48,780.19 11/19 2/20 5/20 8/20 Total Change in Account Value $ 2,478.95 $ 2,590.66 d Total Change with Accrued Income $ 2,506.91

Asset Composition Market Value % of Account Assets Overview X,Z Bank Sweep $ 2,587.00 5% Equities 43,577.61 89% Exchange Traded Funds 2,587.62 5% Total Assets Long $ 48,752.23 Total Account Value $ 48,752.23 100%

5% Bank Sweep [X,Z] 89% Equities 5% Exchange Traded Funds

Your Independent Investment Advisor is not affiliated with or an agent of Schwab and Schwab does not supervise or endorse your Advisor. Page 4 of 15 Schwab One® Account of MENDOCINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION Account Number Statement Period COAST CAMPUS 2694-1952 August 1-31, 2020

Account Value as of 08/31/2020:$ 246,822.05

Change in Account Value This Period Year to Date Account Value [in Thousands]

Starting Value $ 233,706.48 $ 234,543.69 Credits 386.89 2,043.68 270 Debits 0.00 (11,053.51) 225 Transfer of Securities (In/Out) 0.00 0.00 180 Income Reinvested 0.00 0.00 Change in Value of Investments 12,728.68 21,288.19 135 Ending Value on 08/31/2020 $ 246,822.05 $ 246,822.05 90 d Accrued Income 246.68 45 d 0 Ending Value with Accrued Income $ 247,068.73 11/19 2/20 5/20 8/20 Total Change in Account Value $ 13,115.57 $ 12,278.36 d Total Change with Accrued Income $ 13,362.25

Asset Composition Market Value % of Account Assets Overview X,Z Bank Sweep $ 18,326.72 7% Fixed Income 25,871.11 10% Equities 188,577.14 76% Exchange Traded Funds 14,047.08 6% Total Assets Long $ 246,822.05 Total Account Value $ 246,822.05 100% 76% Equities 7% Bank Sweep [X,Z] 10% Fixed Income 6% Exchange Traded Funds

Your Independent Investment Advisor is not affiliated with or an agent of Schwab and Schwab does not supervise or endorse your Advisor. Page 4 of 18 Schwab One® Account of MENDOCINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION Account Number Statement Period ELWOOD ACCOUNT 4583-7446 August 1-31, 2020

Account Value as of 08/31/2020:$ 10,368.02

Change in Account Value This Period Year to Date Account Value

Starting Value $ 10,202.99 $ 10,795.49 Credits 9.55 192.32 15000 Debits 0.00 (46.04) 14000 Transfer of Securities (In/Out) 0.00 0.00 13000 Income Reinvested 0.00 0.00 Change in Value of Investments 155.48 (573.75) 12000 Ending Value on 08/31/2020 $ 10,368.02 $ 10,368.02 11000 d Accrued Income 2.80 10000 d 9000 Ending Value with Accrued Income $ 10,370.82 11/19 2/20 5/20 8/20 Total Change in Account Value $ 165.03 $ (427.47) d Total Change with Accrued Income $ 167.83

Asset Composition Market Value % of Account Assets Overview X,Z Bank Sweep $ 7,575.66 73% Equities 2,792.36 27% Total Assets Long $ 10,368.02 Total Account Value $ 10,368.02 100%

73% Bank Sweep [X,Z] 27% Equities

Your Independent Investment Advisor is not affiliated with or an agent of Schwab and Schwab does not supervise or endorse your Advisor. Page 4 of 8 Schwab One® Account of MENDOCINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION Account Number Statement Period FOOTE ACCOUNT 1744-2625 August 1-31, 2020

Account Value as of 08/31/2020:$ 1,393,566.37

Change in Account Value This Period Year to Date Account Value [in Thousands]

Starting Value $ 1,323,482.90 $ 1,322,147.56 Credits 2,289.54 12,403.24 1500 Debits (6.67) (54,236.79) 1250 Transfer of Securities (In/Out) 0.00 0.00 1000 Income Reinvested 0.00 0.00 Change in Value of Investments 67,800.60 113,252.36 750 Ending Value on 08/31/2020 $ 1,393,566.37 $ 1,393,566.37 500 d Accrued Income 2,051.75 250 d 0 Ending Value with Accrued Income $ 1,395,618.12 11/19 2/20 5/20 8/20 Total Change in Account Value $ 70,083.47 $ 71,418.81 d Total Change with Accrued Income $ 72,135.22

Asset Composition Market Value % of Account Assets Overview X,Z Bank Sweep $ 21,023.98 2% Fixed Income 176,806.91 13% Equities 1,116,997.90 80% Exchange Traded Funds 78,737.58 6% Total Assets Long $ 1,393,566.37 Total Account Value $ 1,393,566.37 100% 80% Equities 6% Exchange Traded Funds 13% Fixed Income 2% Bank Sweep [X,Z]

Your Independent Investment Advisor is not affiliated with or an agent of Schwab and Schwab does not supervise or endorse your Advisor. Page 4 of 19 Schwab One® Account of MENDOCINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION Account Number Statement Period GENERAL ACCOUNT 5497-5694 August 1-31, 2020

Account Value as of 08/31/2020:$ 5,635,336.58

Change in Account Value This Period Year to Date Account Value [in Thousands]

Starting Value $ 5,368,257.27 $ 5,581,348.24 Credits 9,709.90 428,382.52 6000 Debits (25.00) (786,201.39) 5000 Transfer of Securities (In/Out) 0.00 0.00 4000 Income Reinvested 0.00 0.00 Change in Value of Investments 257,394.41 411,807.21 3000 Ending Value on 08/31/2020 $ 5,635,336.58 $ 5,635,336.58 2000 d Accrued Income 10,638.63 1000 d 0 Ending Value with Accrued Income $ 5,645,975.21 11/19 2/20 5/20 8/20 Total Change in Account Value $ 267,079.31 $ 53,988.34 d Total Change with Accrued Income $ 277,717.94

Asset Composition Market Value % of Account Assets Overview X,Z Bank Sweep $ 83,021.83 1% Fixed Income 935,129.27 17% Equities 4,285,600.46 76% Exchange Traded Funds 331,585.02 6% Total Assets Long $ 5,635,336.58 Total Account Value $ 5,635,336.58 100% 76% Equities 6% Exchange Traded Funds 17% Fixed Income 1% Bank Sweep [X,Z]

Account Value as of 08/31/2020:$ 252,899.59

Change in Account Value This Period Year to Date Account Value [in Thousands]

Starting Value $ 240,314.10 $ 240,265.62 Credits 385.98 1,983.47 300 Debits 0.00 (8,629.14) 250 Transfer of Securities (In/Out) 0.00 0.00 200 Income Reinvested 0.00 0.00 Change in Value of Investments 12,199.51 19,279.64 150 Ending Value on 08/31/2020 $ 252,899.59 $ 252,899.59 100 d Accrued Income 278.09 50 d 0 Ending Value with Accrued Income $ 253,177.68 11/19 2/20 5/20 8/20 Total Change in Account Value $ 12,585.49 $ 12,633.97 d Total Change with Accrued Income $ 12,863.58

Asset Composition Market Value % of Account Assets Overview X,Z Bank Sweep $ 24,007.64 9% Fixed Income 21,374.29 8% Equities 193,100.92 76% Exchange Traded Funds 14,416.74 6% Total Assets Long $ 252,899.59 Total Account Value $ 252,899.59 100% 76% Equities 8% Fixed Income 9% Bank Sweep [X,Z] 6% Exchange Traded Funds

Account Value as of 08/31/2020:$ 697,382.98

Change in Account Value This Period Year to Date Account Value [in Thousands]

Starting Value $ 661,751.45 $ 666,515.42 Credits 3,950.75 9,215.51 900 Debits 0.00 (26,613.55) 750 Transfer of Securities (In/Out) 0.00 0.00 600 Income Reinvested 0.00 0.00 Change in Value of Investments 31,680.78 48,265.60 450 Ending Value on 08/31/2020 $ 697,382.98 $ 697,382.98 300 d Accrued Income 831.94 150 d 0 Ending Value with Accrued Income $ 698,214.92 11/19 2/20 5/20 8/20 Total Change in Account Value $ 35,631.53 $ 30,867.56 d Total Change with Accrued Income $ 36,463.47

Asset Composition Market Value % of Account Assets Overview X,Z Cash and Bank Sweep $ 59,625.57 9% Fixed Income 72,505.25 10% Equities 526,807.52 76% Exchange Traded Funds 38,444.64 6% Total Assets Long $ 697,382.98 Total Account Value $ 697,382.98 100% 76% Equities 9% Cash, Bank Sweep [X,Z] 10% Fixed Income 6% Exchange Traded Funds

Account Value as of 08/31/2020:$ 55,168.70

Change in Account Value This Period Year to Date Account Value

Starting Value $ 52,303.82 $ 51,733.08 Credits 63.94 429.48 61000 Debits 0.00 (1,755.36) 57500 Transfer of Securities (In/Out) 0.00 0.00 54000 Income Reinvested 0.00 0.00 Change in Value of Investments 2,800.94 4,761.50 50500 Ending Value on 08/31/2020 $ 55,168.70 $ 55,168.70 47000 d Accrued Income 28.96 43500 d 40000 Ending Value with Accrued Income $ 55,197.66 11/19 2/20 5/20 8/20 Total Change in Account Value $ 2,864.88 $ 3,435.62 d Total Change with Accrued Income $ 2,893.84

Asset Composition Market Value % of Account Assets Overview X,Z Bank Sweep $ 3,768.59 7% Equities 48,442.83 88% Exchange Traded Funds 2,957.28 5% Total Assets Long $ 55,168.70 Total Account Value $ 55,168.70 100%

7% Bank Sweep [X,Z] 88% Equities 5% Exchange Traded Funds

Your Independent Investment Advisor is not affiliated with or an agent of Schwab and Schwab does not supervise or endorse your Advisor. Page 4 of 15 Mendocino College Foundation 2020-2021 Donation Summary Report Purpose Donations to date Adopt A Fifth Grader 4,134.20

Undesignated/Area of Greatest Need 1,191.00

Designated 10,000.00

Student Emergency Fund 8,600.00

Directors/Trustees Annual Fund (Scholarship) 0.00

Scholarships 9,450.00

Yvonne Sligh Book Awards 1,408.00

Student Emergency Fund - COVID19 200.00 Foundation Donations Total To Date 34,983.20 Foundation Director's Contributions - $5,140.00 COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund 19/20 - $99,775.30 Affiliate Donations Athletic Boosters 0.00

Friends of Mendocino College Coast Center 52.00

Friends of the Coastal Field Station 1,100.00

Friends of Mendocino College Culinary Arts 0.00

Friends of the Gallery 40.00

Friends of the Nursing Program 10,002.00

Friends of Mendocino College Agriculture 124.00

Friends of Mendocino College Recording Arts & Technology 1,000.00

Friends of the Theatre 60.00

Lake County Friends 4,544.00

North County Friends 92.00 Total Affiliate Donations to Date 17,014.00

Combined Total Donations to date 51,997.20

10/1/2020 Mendocino College Foundation Mendocino College Proposed Budget FY 2020/2021 Budgeted Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2020/2021 Reviewed May 22, 2020 6.5% Spending ‐ Adjusted July 26,2020 COVID‐19 Version Revised September 25, 2020 Donations and Revenue Actual Budget Source Revenue/Source Revenue/Source Restricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Control Notes: 2020/2021 2020/2021 Donor General Fund Donor Total Total Scholarship Donations

Memo Only 8823 Adopt a School Award $4,134 $42,000 $42,000 $0 $42,000 Linked to AAFG 8824 Yvonne Sligh Book Award $704 $2,500 $2,500 $0 $2,500 Restricted 8822 Directors and Trustees Donations $5,140 $1,000 $1,000 $0 $1,000 Restricted and Unrestricted Includes Student Emergency Fund 8825 Hospital and Appeal Letter & Designated $23,325 $180,000 $180,000 $0 $0 $180,000 115 K Hospital, 55 k new donations hospital 10k Appeal Letter and scholarships District Pass Through Scholarships $17,500 $17,500 $0 $17,500 Pass Through TBD Tie out to Scholarship Summary Sub total $33,303 $243,000 $243,000 $0 $0 $0 $243,000

Endowments & Perpetual Scholarships and Awards Note MCF Scholarships Funded by 8863 8861 Foote Endowment $48,000 $48,000 $0 $48,000 Ties to Disbursements 8865 Halliday Endowment $7,500 $7,500 $0 $7,500 Ties to Disbursements 8867 Salmen Endowment $1,500 $1,500 $0 $1,500 Ties to Disbursements Perpetual $24,500 $24,500 $0 $24,500 Ties to Disbursements AAFG Endowment‐Maximum Payout $41,500 $41,500 $0 $41,500 Ties to Disbursements John Bogner Endowment $1,000 $1,000 $0 $1,000 Ties to Disbursements Coast Funds‐Scholarships $10,000 $10,000 $0 $10,000 Ties to Disbursements Sub total $0 $134,000 $134,000 $0 $0 $0 $134,000

General Land Portion=$ 51,155 8863 Calculated Budget Allotment‐Gen 6.5% $384,654 $384,654 $384,654 $384,654 Linked to Budgeted Values‐ Used for Operations and MCF Scholarships 8826 Undesignated donations $1,191 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 Unrestricted‐various 8890 Misc. Local Revenue (lunches) $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Lunches the offset is in 4' and 5;s

Sub total $1,191 $395,654 $2,000 $384,654 $9,000 $393,654 $395,654

Special Events Gala Mushroom Festival Cancelled 8890 Misc. Local Revenue $0 $0 Mushroom Festival Cancelled COVID‐19

Underwritten events

8869 Underwritten Events N/A this Fiscal Year

Note Receivable Interest $36,452 $36,452 $36,452 $36,452 Linked Mortgage Interest Tab 2 Notes this Fiscal Year Needs to be verified Total Revenue $34,494 $809,105 $379,000 $421,105 $9,000 $430,105 $809,105

Mendocino College Revised Budgeted Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2020/2021 Actual Budget 2020/2021 2020/2021 Expenses and Disbursements

Category Restricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Control Donor General Fund Donor Total Total Program Support

5936 Yvonne Sligh Book Awards $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $115 K Hospital, Appeal Letter 15K Restricted and 6k unrestricted to cover shortfalls 5937 Hospital and Appeal Letter $180,000 $180,000 $0 $180,000 Employee Deductions and Other Donations 5938 District Pass Through Scholarships $17,500 $17,500 $17,500 Pass Through TBD Dean's List $0 $0 $0 None in 2020/2021 Affiliate Match $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 New Item Sub total $200,000 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $200,000

Endowments & Perpetual Scholarships and Awards

5935 Foundation Scholarships $73,000 $0 $73,000 $0 $73,000 $73,000 Linked to Scholarship Summary 5935 Foote Endowment $48,000 $48,000 $0 $0 $0 $48,000 Linked to Scholarship Summary 5935 Halliday Endowment $7,500 $7,500 $0 $0 $0 $7,500 Linked to Scholarship Summary 5935 Salmen Endowment $1,500 $1,500 $0 $0 $0 $1,500 Linked to Scholarship Summary 5935 Perpetual $24,500 $24,500 $0 $0 $0 $24,500 Linked to Scholarship Summary 5935 AAFG Endowment $41,500 $41,500 $0 $0 $0 $41,500 Linked to AAFG & Scholarship summary ‐Diff. IS Certificates 5935 John Bogner Endowment $1,000 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 Linked to Scholarship Summary Coast Funds Scholarships $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 Linked to Scholarship Summary Sub total $207,000 $134,000 $73,000 $0 $73,000 $207,000 Difference between Budget and Summary is Certificates and Fetzer Nursing

Adopt a School Award Portfolio Fund $42,000 $42,000 $0 $0 0 $42,000 Ties to Revenue to reconcile Budget for this Activity General These funds are deposited in Portfolio AAFG

2's and 3's $64,655 $252,869 $0 $252,869 $252,869 $252,869 4's and 5's $10,722 $40,500 $0 $40,500 $40,500 $40,500 Reimbursement to Business Service $10,000 $0 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 New Unknown Special Request from District $0 $0 $0 $0 Reduced Covid‐19 from $15k to $o Lunches $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Coast Operation $1,976 $25,000 $0 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 COVID 19 Reduce from 28k to 25 Sub total $77,353.00 $330,369 $2,000 $330,369 $0 $328,369 $330,369

Special Events/ Gala

4's and 5's Mushroom Festival Cancelled $0 $0 $0 Mushroom Festival Cancelled COVID‐19

Underwritten Events

4's and 5's $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 N/A this Fiscal Year

Marketing

4's and 5's $7,161 $20,000 $0 $20,000 $0 $20,000 $20,000 COVID‐19 Reduced from 25K to 20k

Total Expense $84,514 $799,369 $378,000 $423,369 $0 $421,369 $799,369

Total Revenue $34,494 $809,105 $379,000 $421,105 $9,000 $430,105 $809,105

Difference ($50,020) $9,736 $1,000 ($2,264) $9,000 $8,736 $9,736

Notes: 1 Difference in Revenue and Expenditures for Restricted Donors of $1,000 is a result of not applying the $1,000 of Directors and Trustee Donations

2 Distribution Rate 6.5% COVID‐19 Events have impacted spending rate requiring an increase this year. Ending Fund Balance Current and Historical Spending and Balance FY 20/21 & Spending History

Notes Item Cost Expended Balance Running Balance Approve Date

Reserve spending items budgeted by the Board 1 Beginning Bal. $681,943 Spent 2015/2016 $239,600 Spent 2016/2017 $107,311 This amount needs to be 4 Spent 2017/2018 $71,500 verified Spent 2018/2019 $0 Balance Carried $263,532 Forward FY 19/20 Running Contract w/Leo Buc‐ Promise Program (79‐099‐120‐0‐671010‐55690) $5,000 $3,550 $259,982 Balance Running Mendocino College Digital Entrance Sign $100,000 $90,600 $169,382 Balance Running Mendocino College Nursing Program Contract for Dean/Director $30,000 $30,000 $139,382 Balance Running Marketing Proposal 1‐ Gratitude Report; AAFG brochure $5,000 $3,000 $136,382 Balance Running Marketing Proposal 2‐ Professional Development Training for Board $5,000 $0 $136,382 Balance Running Marketing Proposal 3‐ MC 2020 Commencing Ceremony Support $2,000 $2,000 $134,382 Balance Running Covid 19‐ Student Emergency Fund Match 2 $150,000 $50,000 $84,382 Balance Running MC Food Pantry $5,000 $5,000 $79,382 Balance

FY 20/21 Balance Carried Forward for $79,382 20/21 Running MC Food Pantry 3 $5,000 $5,000 $0 8/4/2020 $74,382 Balance

Notes 1. Assumes that the Ending Fund Balance Reserve will be depleted based on the Original Approved Amount of $681,943 2. Please Note that $150,000 was budgeted for the Emergence Fund in 81 FY 19/20. It was subsequently determined that the need had changed in FY 20/21 and that amount can be repurposed for Student Needs as determined by the Board. This action had Board Approval 3. The Board needs to determine next steps once the Originally Approved Ending Fund Balance Amount has been spent. 4. Need to verify this amount. Year end spending for that tab shows a lesser amount. 9/30/2020 Election Cycle and Market Cycle: Nothing to Fear…but Fear Itself? – Main Street Research

Election Cycle and Market Cycle: Nothing to Fear…but Fear Itself?

By James Demmert Posted September 29, 2020 In Quarterly Update, Strategy Updates

As the US election quickly approaches it brings with it an unprecedented amount of uncertainty and investor concern. The uncertainty is mainly focused on who will win, what policy changes they will initiate, and at what point will we know who actually won due to COVID-19 or other potential voting delays. The widespread investor concern is focused more on potential policy changes and the fear of the unknown that all of these uncertainties inherently create. This election has caused the highest level of anxiety amongst investors than any throughout history. Many individual investors – even professionals – have warned to “sell everything” before the election, while others have advised to “buy and hold no matter what.” We would suggest that both strategies are flawed, if not dangerous.

As our team analyzes the election in terms of financial markets, we separate policy implications from investor sentiment to get the clearest picture of potential outcomes. We understand the longer-term nature of the election’s social implications as they relate to financial markets, but for sake of brevity will focus on the financial aspect.

As we unfold this analysis we see a Biden win as much less concerning than investor pessimism would suggest. We believe that investor fear that Democrats will raise taxes and repeal Republican growth policy is misguided. The US – and global – economy is much too vulnerable for any administration to raise taxes or engage in policies that would mute what little economic growth currently exists. When one considers that the Democrat’s “hands are tied” in terms of economic policy until at least mid-2021 or 2022, it should alleviate some of the anxiety of such an outcome. A Trump win concerns another large group of investors. However, in terms of policy, this outcome would likely be “business as usual.” A Republican win would not be kind to any part of the global economy that is vulnerable to the tariff war – so within these confines investor’s concerns are valid.

https://ms-research.com/election-cycle-and-market-cycle/ 1/3 9/30/2020 Election Cycle and Market Cycle: Nothing to Fear…but Fear Itself? – Main Street Research The House and Senate battles are another source of investor worry and we again believe that these concerns may be overblown. There is mounting investor fear that, should the Democrats take control of Congress, they will use this power unwisely. For the reasons stated above we think such an outcome would not disturb current growth policies in the near term since it would deter future economic recovery. However, it could have negative implications for some sectors of the economy such as healthcare and financials down the road. A Republican sweep of the House and Senate would likely bring extended trade conflicts but continued pro-market growth policies. If the House and Senate remain divided, as is their current state, it would provide the best balance for financial markets.

When it comes to politics and the stock market, we are regularly surprised by investor’s – individuals and professionals alike – lack of memory or research on this subject so we will clarify two issues. Stock performance during Democratic presidencies is superior to Republican’s. Also, a Democrat controlled House and Senate is not necessarily a negative for stocks – think back to the first stage bull market of 2009-13.

Investor Fear

The level of investor concern regarding the election is historic and can be measured by investor sentiment polls and the amount of cash on the sidelines (over $5 trillion) that normally should be invested in stocks. This along with our team’s exposure to the plethora of negative research reports and investment news marks this as one of those historically heightened periods of investor concern. We get it. Most investors have been beaten down by COVID-19, a recession, and now what looks to be a complicated election. However, we would suggest that fears based on what’s happened in the past and the uncertainty of what’s to come in the election may be too extreme. When it comes to crowd psychology and the stock market – the crowd (and in this case a very large crowd) is usually wrong.

COVID-19 and The Market Cycle

When our team considers the future, we see signs of potential progress in parts of the economy and significant potential in segments of the stock market – another reason that the “crowd” may be wrong. As the pandemic is evolving our behavior is as well. We have learned that wearing masks and social distancing allows us to manage the virus. At the same time the world has made significant inroads to testing and each day we get closer to a vaccine. There is no question that the world economy is being reshaped by COVID-19. Some things will never be the same as they were. This is also very true about the economy and the stock market. In the context of the stock market cycle, investors have just experienced a bear market and a recession of staggering depths. However, with appropriate human behavior in regard to managing life with the virus, parts of the economy can begin to grow. In light of this discussion of potential th economic improvement, investors should prepare themselves for the Commerce Department’s October 29 report on US economic growth last quarter – which is estimated to be in excess of a whopping 30%! This may stabilize markets and it reminds us of the famous quote by the 1990s political advisor, James Carville, regarding elections: “It’s the economy stupid!” Should this be the case we believe we would be entering, or may have already entered, a new and very different business cycle and bull market. Many investors think stocks are too overpriced for this to be possible. However, only a very narrow segment of the stock market is overpriced – most stocks are currently trading near or lower than they were at the beginning of 2018, almost three years ago! Long periods of stock market underperformance are usually followed by new bull markets cycles that can last years. Our team looks forward to this period.

Reshaped Economy Creates Opportunity

In the mid-1700s the Industrial Revolution began and left certain industries and companies in the “dust,” while others, as well as new entrants, were able to thrive – and the same may be true for COVID-19. We believe that the new business cycle and bull market we envision will be led by a different group of companies than those in the past. This “survival of the fittest” environment creates opportunities for astute investors, particularly those of us that focus on individual companies and industries through the use of individual stocks. In this new bull market broad stock index performance may suffer in comparison to investment portfolios that can focus on the winners and avoid the vulnerable. https://ms-research.com/election-cycle-and-market-cycle/ 2/3 9/30/2020 Election Cycle and Market Cycle: Nothing to Fear…but Fear Itself? – Main Street Research Low Rates, Fixed Income and Our Team’s Creativity

Interest rates are at historically low levels – again! Thankfully our high quality, individual, legacy bond positions continue to generate income far in excess of what is available today. In terms of investing new money in traditional fixed income (ex. bonds), it is a challenge to find yield that adds value. In that spirit, we will continue to add securities that can provide attractive yield compared to current bond market rates and have historically low levels of volatility, such as preferred shares, utility stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs).

2020 has been full of negative surprises that can understandably wear on even the most optimistic of humankind. It is no wonder to us that investors have developed a generally negative bias at this point and we worry about mental health in the face of so many global concerns all at once. Though we are optimistic that the worst may be behind us, we stand ready to protect your investment portfolio should our view not come to fruition. Our team understands that we are all dealing with the “unknowable” and we have our Active Risk Management process firmly in place to ward off the possibility of a catastrophic market decline. This includes our flexibility in reducing your allocation to stocks, sector management and the use of carefully placed stop loss orders. This process has proven valuable in past significant market declines and we see no reason that it should not continue to add value should markets start declining more than normal. It is this distinct risk management process that allows us to avoid the precipitous mindset of “sell everything” or “buy and hold no matter what” – and deliver the long term performance you need to allow your assets to last generations.

All of us on the team thank you for your continued vote of confidence, particularly during these very trying times. As always we appreciate any feedback on our work, communication and your client experience. If you have experienced any changes in your financial situation or have questions about your portfolio, please feel free to reach out to the team.

Your Team at Main Street Research

If you have any friends or colleagues who you feel may benefit from our services, we would be happy to introduce ourselves to them with a no-obligation introductory meeting

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MENDOCINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. AAFG STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN – 2020/2021

The mission of the Foundation is to support Mendocino College in educating leaders, fostering intellectual growth and enriching lives by creating opportunities to invest in a better future for our students and communities.

What is to be done? Objective What’s needed? Who is MRP? Expense Timeline How will we (Description of Status Update (New Resource) measure the Activity) results? (Assessment)

1.1 Operational Outreach to all AAFG High Executive July/August School Graduates about Director/Administrative 2020 using their scholarship Assistant funds

1.2 Operational Compile statistics for AAFG Administrative Assistant September Draft analysis complete alumni who recently 2020 graduated from Mendocino College (GPA, major or certificate, future plans) 1.3 Operational AAFG Alumni Newsletter Budget/Graphic Executive $2,000 October In progress – tentative Design mailing date October (Fall Mailing) Director/Administrative 2020 Assistant 2020

1.4 Operational Invite AAFG Alumni to Purchase of Executive $1,000 October ON HOLD – Covid-19 Tickets? / Budget Mendocino College sporting Director/Administrative 2020 event Assistant 1.5 Operational College Tour/Event at Ukiah Budget Executive Director/ $2,000 November ON HOLD – Covid-19 Campus for AAFG graduating Administrative Assistant/ 2020 High School Seniors Coastal Development Contractor

Revised 9/22/2020

1.6 Operational Hire Short Term Temp to Budget Executive Director $2,000 January Will be brought back for assist with database 2021 board discussion in updating of contact December 2020 information – must be bilingual

1.7 Operational AAFG Alumni Postcard Budget Executive Director/ $350 February Mailing – Reach out for Graphic Artist Administrative Assistant 2021 contact info updates 1.8 Operational Recruit AAFG Alumni Budget Executive Director/ $3,000 February ON HOLD – Covid-19 Juniors/Seniors to any Administrative Assistant/ 2021 district resource activities Coastal Development and seminars Contractor 1.9 Operational Invite AAFG Alumni to Budget Executive $1,000 March ON HOLD – Covid-19 Mendocino College Spring Director/Administrative 2021 Theatre Production Assistant

1.10 Operational College Day Tour to Ukiah Budget Executive Director/ $5,000 March ON HOLD – Covid-19 Campus for 5th graders (Fort Administrative Assistant/ 2021 Bragg, Laytonville, Covelo) Coastal Development Contractor

1.11 Operational Letter sent to all AAFG High Executive N/A May 2021 School Graduates about Director/Administrative attending Mendocino College Assistant in Fall

1.12 Operational Send out follow-up letter Translator for Administrative Assistant $600 June from Mendocino College Spanish text 2021 Foundation to parents of current year AAFG recipients in English and Spanish

Revised 9/22/2020

Katie Fairbairn, Executive Director 1000 Hensley Creek Road Mendocino College Foundation Ukiah, California 95482 707-468-3164 http://foundation.mendocino.edu August 18, 2020

“Beltrami Scholarship Winner Wants To Be An Influencer”

Ukiah…The Mendocino College Foundation is pleased to announce that the Fall 2020 recipient of the Albert & Patricia Beltrami Perpetual Scholarship is Aris Krasts.

Krasts is enrolled in 18 units for the Fall 2020 semester at Mendocino College. He has a heavy courseload consisting of anthropology, statistics, chemistry, nutrition and psychology all online coursework. He maintains a 3.7 grade point average and is getting closer to meeting all of his transfer requirements.

Krasts will complete his AA Degree in History next year and eventually wants to be an influencer. In Krasts own words, “an influencer is someone who affects change on a large scale. I feel inspired to do good things and running for elected office one day would be the best example of how I can affect change in the future.”

In the meantime, Krasts, explained that he needs to gain life experience. He has volunteered at the Ukiah Players Theatre for the past seven years and is passionate about theatre, dance and the arts.

When asked who was his role model is Aris quickly responded with, “My Grandfather Don. He has this amazing work ethic and has always worked so hard for everything he has acquired. Not only did he work hard, but he taught me to appreciate everything.”

Aris Krasts, a future leader and someday soon a proud Mendocino College Graduate and a Mendocino College Foundation Scholarship Recipient!

For more information about the Mendocino College Foundation, or to donate to any of their programs or affiliate organizations; please contact Katie Fairbairn, Executive Director at [email protected].

Katie Fairbairn, Executive Director 1000 Hensley Creek Road Mendocino College Foundation Ukiah, California 95482 707-468-3164 http://foundation.mendocino.edu September 8, 2020

“Community Foundation Gives to Mendocino College Food Pantry”

Left to Right- Megan Barber Allende, Community Foundation CEO; Timothy Karas, MC Superintendent/President; Tom Dow, MC Foundation President

UKIAH, CA – On Friday, September 4th Timothy Karas, Mendocino College Superintendent/President and Tom Dow, Mendocino College Foundation President accepted a $10,000 check from The Community Foundation of Mendocino County to support the Mendocino College Food Pantry. This generous donation was made possible by the Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund.

“The Community Foundation opened the COVID-19 Relief Fund in March after the shelter-in-place order was issued,” says Megan Barber Allende, CEO. “Our COVID-19 Relief Program has since expanded to support individuals, non-profits, and small business in Mendocino County and we are thrilled to contribute to the MC Food Pantry.” The Community Foundation has awarded over $700,000 countywide to support those impacted by the pandemic.

The MC Food Pantry established in 2015 by the Foundation to address student needs surrounding hunger. National estimates indicate that up to 70% of two-year college students will experience food insecurity during their educational journey.

Prior to the Covid-19 crisis, students who accessed the food pantry received a brown paper bag of groceries with non-perishable items. In response to Covid-19 and social distancing requirements, students who access the food pantry do so electronically and receive a grocery store gift card electronically.

Since late March, the college has distributed 201 Safeway grocery store gift cards (valued at $100 each) for a total of $20,100.

“We owe an incredible debt of gratitude to the Community Foundation of Mendocino County for their amazing support of students during this crisis,” stated Timothy Karas, Mendocino College Superintendent/President.

For more information about The Community Foundation of Mendocino County, or to donate to the COVID-19 Relief Fund, please visit www.communityfound.org

For more information about the Mendocino College Foundation or to donate towards any of their programs, please contact Katie Fairbairn, Executive Director at [email protected] or call 707-468-3164.

Katie Fairbairn, Executive Director 1000 Hensley Creek Road Mendocino College Foundation Ukiah, California 95482 707-468-3164 http://foundation.mendocino.edu September 15, 2020

“Mendo Study Club Gives Three $1500 Scholarships to MC Students”

Top to Bottom- Miles Gracey, Corinne Thornton, Anne Harvey- Scholarship Recipients

UKIAH, CA – The Mendocino Study Club recently provided three $1500 scholarships to the Mendocino College Foundation in support of Coastal Students.

Mendocino Study Club is the oldest civic organization on the coast, founded in 1908. It originally offered a course of study for adults who could not avail themselves of a college education. It has now evolved into a service organization working to improve and protect the communities of the Mendocino Coast.

The clubs major community efforts go toward scholarships for high school graduates going on to college or to older students at the junior college level who need additional education for career enhancement.

This year’s recipients are Anne Harvey, Miles Gracey and Corinne Thornton.

Anne Harvey’s goal is to become a Physical Therapy Assistant. She volunteers in the Fort Bragg school system working with English language learners. She received the mayor's "Well Done" award for spearheading the rebuilding of Wiggly Giggly Park and is a board member of the Fort Bragg Latino Coalition.

Miles Gracey is working toward a Masters’ Degree in Arts. He is currently enrolled in the Krenov Woodworking School at Mendocino College and plans to enroll for a second year in the program. He is passionate about woodworking and finds that the coastal community appreciates the art form.

Corinne Thornton is planning to graduate from the college’s nursing program with an associate degree, and then transfer to a four year school to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She has dreamed of becoming a nurse and that dream is becoming a reality.

On behalf of the Foundation Board of Directors, “we are so grateful for the Mendocino Study Club’s support of students at Mendocino College. Students tell us on a regular basis how much scholarships help them achieve their goals,” stated Tom Dow, Mendocino College Foundation President.

For more information about the Mendocino College Foundation or to donate towards any of their programs, please contact Katie Fairbairn, Executive Director at [email protected] or call 707-468-3164.

Katie Fairbairn, Executive Director 1000 Hensley Creek Road Mendocino College Foundation Ukiah, California 95482 707-468-3164 http://foundation.mendocino.edu September 21, 2020

“First Adopt-A-Fifth Grader Recipient Graduates from UC Berkeley and just returned from New Zealand Study Abroad Program”

Anything is Possible When You Work Hard

Rebeca Ortega, First AAFG Recipient

Ukiah…In 2007, a shy sweet natured 5th grader at Hopland Elementary School received the first AAFG Scholarship administered by the Mendocino College Foundation. Her name is Rebeca Ortega and this is her story!

Rebeca knew that a scholarship was waiting for her at Mendocino College, so really there was never any question about college- she was going to attend college! She graduated from Ukiah High in 2014, and Mendocino College in 2017 with Honors.

While at Ukiah High School, Rebeca fell in love with poetry and English. This love of language would lead her to earn a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in ethnic studies from UC Berkeley.

Adventure awaited Rebeca and while in Berkeley, she learned about a program through UC Berkeley called the University of California’s Education Exchange Abroad Program. She applied for the Gilman Scholarship, was selected for a one semester study abroad program in New Zealand of all places!

New Zealand is home to some 29 million sheep (according to 2015 statistics) and around 4.6 million people. That’s 6 sheep per person (and it used to be more), and the reason for the many sheep jokes made about New Zealanders. It’s other claims to fame are being the home of the Kiwi Fruit, Lord of the Rings movies and Rugby.

According to Rebeca, “my educational program in New Zealand, was amazing.” I lived on campus and really got to experience the world. A small town girl, born and raised in Hopland, California (population 756), was living and learning across the world all because she stayed in school and realized that she loved to learn.

As we celebrate this young woman’s success, it would be easy to say that receiving the AAFG Scholarship made this all happen, the truth is that it was a part of her success, along with her loving family, teachers and counselors at Ukiah High School, professors and staff at Mendocino College and most importantly Rebeca herself. She is the type of person who just loves to learn and has shown that anything is possible when you work hard!

For more information about the Mendocino College Foundation or to donate towards any of their programs, please contact Katie Fairbairn, Executive Director at [email protected] or call 707-468-3164.

NEWSLETTER September 2020 • foundation.mendocino.edu

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Prior to joining our team in Congratulations to scholarship July 2020, he was appointed recipient Norma Trejo! Norma College of Alameda President was awarded three scholarships Norma Trejo, scholarship recipient. in January 2017. Tim joined this year from AAUW-Ukiah the College of Alameda (CoA) Branch, Ukiah Natural Foods-John Midler, and the Foundation’s in July 2014 as Vice-President Academic Excellence. of Instruction. Prior to CoA Tim was Dean of Liberal This busy mom of one works part-time, attends college and Studies and Language Arts volunteers in her community. She has completed 14 units at (2009-2014) and Director of Mendocino College with a 3.75 grade point average and her Library Services (2005-2009) at Tim Karas, Mendocino College’s goals include transferring to a four-year school to obtain a new Superintendent / President. Mission College. teaching credential.

Mendocino College Foundation The program began in 2007 with 1 scholarship and this year we provided 71 scholarships. Over the past 13 years, we have awarded 644 students with this award and designation. Just think, in Lake and Mendocino counties 644 students have a $1,000 scholarship waiting for UPDATE them to attend college! Our message to students is that they can go to college. Help Us Help em! The Mendocino College Foundation is honored to donate today welcome two new Foundation Directors to their board foundation.mendocino.edu Tina Rader is the VP/Human Resources & Training Director at Savings Bank of Mendocino County. She is a proud graduate of Mendocino College with two Associate’s Degrees in Business. When asked why she wanted to be on the Foundation Board, Rader said, “Mendocino College transformed my life. My education opened up opportunities I could have never imagined. I learned from the teachers, the counselors and my fellow students. I grew and I changed! Everyone should have an opportunity to continue their education. I want to support others in their desire to learn.”

Matthew Kendall is the Mendocino County Sheriff. He has worked for the sheriff’s department for Directors over 30 years in a variety of capacities. Kendall is 6th generation Mendocino County - born and Tom Dow, President raised, and his children are the 7th generation. He and his wife have raised three children in the Linda Chapman, Vice President local school systems, and understand the importance of a college education. When asked why he Timothy Karas, Secretary/Treasurer joined the board, Kendall said, “It is important to receive a college degree. It’s necessary that Marilyn Harden, Immediate Past President more individuals become job ready which ultimately benefits everyone in the community.” Kim Bradley Tom Herman Greg Cavalin Matthew Kendall Mendocino College Foundation, Inc. Linda Chapman Tod Kong 1000 Hensley Creek Road US Postage Jerry Chaney Todd McMahon SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SEASON Ukiah, CA 95482 PAID Channing Cornell Tina Rader RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Don Coursey Barbara Rice Nov 30, 2020 - March 1, 2021 Ukiah, CA Mark DeMeulenaere Travis Scott Express-IT Jay Epstein Irma Turner APPLY ONLINE Sta beginning November 30th at Katie Fairbairn, Executive Director Eliza Fields, Admin Assistant II mendocinocollege.awardspring.com Jonathan Dooley, Technology Specialist Anna Kvinsland, Coastal Dev Director

707-467-1018 This year we distributed [email protected] 1000 Hensley Creek Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482 $208,000

Tax ID 68-0040876 in scholarship funds to 501(c)(3) nonpro t corporation 162 Mendocino College students. foundation.mendocino.edu

Coastal Outreach & Development Activity Update October 6, 2020

Anna Kvinsland – Development Director, Consultant

• Coastal Adopt A Fifth-Grader

There was a total of 40 Adopt a Fifth Grader awards on the Mendocino Coast last year. 25 awards were given in the spring (see Coastal AAFG/Scholarship Awards poster for student photos), and 15 awards were held over because we couldn’t make contact with those students and their families. We have located all 15 students, now in Middle School, and are working on collecting the publicity permissions and distributing the awards to them now.

Katie and Anna are scheduled to present to Fort Bragg Rotary in November.

• Coastal Mailing List

Anna worked with Katie, Eliza and Jonathan to cull and update the Coastal mailing list (currently 668 names). The list will be integrated with the Foundation’s main donor/prospect list. For the 2020-21 year, to save resources, there will not be a separate “Coastal” appeal and newsletter. Those on the Coastal list will be included and receive anything the Foundation distributes, including the appeals and newsletters.

• AAFG Newsletter

Anna worked with Katie, Eliza and Jonathan to provide content for the first “AAFG Alumni” newsletter.

Coastal Outreach & Development Activity Update – 10/6/2020 Page 1 of 1

Mendocino College - Coast Center . 1211 Del Mar Drive Suite 110. Fort Bragg, California 95437 . 707.961.2203 coastal adopt a fifth grader & scholarship awardees

honoring 2020-21 honoring 2020 adopt-a-fifth grader scholarship recipients award recipients

40 awards to 29 students for a total of $47,050 These students will receive a $1,000 scholarship to Mendocino College upon graduation from high school Kathleen Biggie Katie Leonhardt Mendocino College Foundation Coast Scholarship, $1,000.00 Mendocino College Foundation Coast Scholarship, $1,000.00 Mendocino Study Club, $1,500.00 Andy Lo Zachary Mark Burandt Mendocino College Foundation Coast Scholarship, $1,000.00 Mendocino College Foundation Academic Excellence Scholarship, $1,500.00 Joseph Martins Mendocino College Coast Center Azul Aguirre-Osorio Nathanael Cadle Art & Science Scholarship – Science, $500.00 Hermes Adonai Mejia Baez Vanessa Ahumada Kaylee Angley Jordan Castaneda Hug dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary Mendocino College Foundation Evelyn R. Foote Scholarship, $1,500.00 Myleen Miller Mendocino College Coast Center Abigail Calderon Art & Science Scholarship – Art, $500.00 Mendocino College Foundation Coast Scholarship, $1,000.00 Mendocino College Foundation Evelyn R. Foote Scholarship, $1,500.00 Jerry Carroll Osher Scholar Award, $1,200.00 Madison Phillips Associated –Students of Mendocino College (ASMC), $500.00 Xavi Blanco Cherrez Marcos Chim Lilia Cruz Elias J. Delgado III Jacob Derossett Hayden Castagno Mendocino College Foundation dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary Mendocino College Foundation Academic Excellence Scholarship, $1,500.00 Evelyn R. Foote Scholarship, $1,500.00 Ariel Pons Tabetha Connell Osher Scholar Award, $1,200.00 Community Foundation of Mendocino County, $750.00 Mendocino College Foundation Coast Scholarship, $1,000.00 Jordan Price Friends of Mendocino College Coast Center (FMCCC), $1,000.00 Jacie Crutsinger Community Foundation of Mendocino County, $750.00 Kelsey Price Daniel Gravelin Christopher Hernandez Meredith Mendez Deegan Olson Rebecca Oxte-Soria Mendocino College Foundation Coast Scholarship, $1,000.00 Mendocino College Foundation dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary Academic Excellence Scholarship, $1,500.00 Aimee Gordon Mendocino College Foundation Simon Raye Academic Excellence Scholarship, $1,500.00 Mendocino College Foundation Coast Scholarship, $1,000.00 Coastal Mendocino Association of REALTORS (CMAR), $1,000.00 Corinne Thornton Chapter WQ PEO Sisterhood, $1,000.00 Miles Gracey Mendocino College Foundation Mendocino College Foundation Coast Scholarship, $1,000.00 Academic Excellence Scholarship, $1,500.00 Oscar A. Portillo Naal Tristan Rodseth Stacie Ruano-Escareno Julietta M. Soria Francisca Toscano Pelayo Mendocino Study Club, $1,500.00 Silveira Cleary Family Scholarship, $1,000.00 dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary dana gray elementary

Anne Harvey Norma Trejo Mendocino College Foundation Coast Scholarship, $1,000.00 AAUW, Ukiah Branch Scholarship, $1,000.00 Mendocino Study Club, $1,500.00 Mendocino College Foundation Academic Excellence Scholarship, $1,500.00 Millie Hedman Ukiah Natural Foods John Milder Scholarship, $1,000.00 Mendocino College Foundation Coast Scholarship, $1,000.00 Guadalupe Urbina Gomez Osher Scholar Award, $1,200.00 Yasmin Vasquez Manuel Isabella Zecua Zarate Andrea Marie Baumgasrtner Cynthia Godwin Malagon Alex Cruz Alcantar John Holberg dana gray elementary dana gray elementary three rivers charter school three rivers charter school mendocino k8 school Fort Bragg Inglenook Community Center, $1,500.00 Grace Zahrah Carlos Ibarra Classified Senate Scholarship, $750.00 + an additional 15 students. 40 total AAFG recipients in 2020. Osher Scholar Award, $1,200.00 Mendocino College Foundation Addie Leonhardt Academic Excellence Scholarship, $1,500.00 Mendocino College Foundation Coastal Student, Anonymous Academic Excellence Scholarship, $1,500.00

helping students turn their dreams into realities

thanks to our 2019-20 donors

Andrew & Linda Banta Elaine Girelli Hilary & Eric Miller Judy & Paul Tichinin Fort Bragg High School Mendocino Study Club Agriculture Class Katy Pye & Robert Becker Dan Gjerde Karen & Michael Moreland Rebecca & Bradley Walker No. 7 Mendocino Fort Bragg High School Woodshop Becky & Winston Bowen Dr. Diane Harris Jennifer & Thomas Owen David & Laura Welter North Coast Brewing Co. Fort Bragg-Inglenook Sharon Bowers & Doug Hammerstrom Karen & Mike Winn Northstar Nursery Elizabeth Owings Community Center & George Reinhardt Liz Helenchild Deborah & Steven Wolfe Noyo Harbor Inn Heather Paulsen Frame Mill Artworks Jeanette Boyer Kathleen Holmes Joan & Craig Woods Pippi’s Longstockings Peggy Randrup Garden Ranch Katherine Brown Diane Kapustka Anonymous (2) Prentice Gallery Bronwyn & Robert Rhoades Real Estate Greg Burdick Karen Kawano A Sweet Affair Hare Creek Nursery Rhoads Auto Parts Barbara Rice Karen & Jim Caito Andrew Kawczak & Grant Miller Ananse Village Harvest Market Rotary Club Eve Nighswonger of Fort Bragg Anna Kvinsland Ginny Rorby Coastal Mendocino Assoc. Highlight Gallery & Gary Champlin of REALTORS (CMAR) Sallie Mac Karen & Sean Leland Anna Russell Hot Pepper Jelly Co. Steve Chell Community First Credit Union Sean Leland State Farm Josh Brown Designs Meg Courtney Cynthia & Steve Lund Steve Sapontzis Crimson & Clover Salon KOZT The Coast FM Splendiferous Boutique Patricia Dunbar Ann & Jon Maglinte Travis Scott Cucina Verona Los Gallitos Starbucks Fort Bragg Claire & Douglas Fortier Mary Makela Todd Sorenson Edgewater Gallery MacCallum House The Great Put On Margaret Fox Suzi Marquess Long Alisemarie Stuart Fancy That Mendocino Coast The Quarry Charlene McAllister Charles J. Furey Debra Cohen Feet First Botanical Garden The Whistlestop Rick McMillen, DDS & John Swartly Kathleen Fusek First Presbyterian Mendocino Coast Zappas Coffee & Sharon Gilligan Julie & Jerry Metcalfe Rhoda Teplow Church of Fort Bragg Writers’ Conference Mendocino Cookie Company

Friends of Mendocino College Coast Center (FMCCC) Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2020 Noon - 1:30pm Via Zoom Video Conference

MEETING NOTES

Members Present: Steve Lund, Laura Welter, Win Bowen, Barbara Rice, Jennifer Owen, Doug Hammerstrom, Mary Makela, Anna Kvinsland, Amanda Xu, Katie Fairbairn, Eliza Fields

1. Mendocino College and Coast Center News – Amanda Xu reported the College has made many accommodations since COVID-19. On the ground classes had to be transitioned to a remote platform. All courses will be online for Summer. Fall semester courses will be largely online. Working with high school partners to compliment with dual enrollment for next school year. Coast Center open on Wednesdays and wifi available in the parking lot. Chromebooks available to students to check-out.

Working with Fine Woodworking program to analyze how to safely proceed.

2. Mendocino College Foundation - Katie Fairbairn & Eliza Fields reported • Student Emergency Fund: 380 gifts at $250 each given = $95,000 Total. • Scholarship certificates sent out to students. For 2020-21 academic year,160 scholarships totaling approximately $200,000. • Mendocino College Foundation gratitude report to be sent out by June 30th • Foundation involved in coordinating commencement meals for students on May 22. • MCF Gift – new monument sign on Hensley Creek Road is now installed • Working with schools to finalize list of AAFG recipients. Certificate and $25 checks to be mailed to students in early June. • The Nursing program had a virtual commencement. The Foundation provides each nursing student $350 for NCLEX exam fee.

3. MCF Coastal Development Update - Anna Kvinsland

Update on FMCCC Gifts: • FMCCC $1,0000 Scholarship – awarded to Jordan Price • $250 for Chromebook – event was canceled • $250 for Hygiene products/student supplies & $1,500 textbooks – funds will be transferred to Coast Center for Katherine Brown to manage

Scholarships • 40 awards for coastal residents totaling $45,550. • The College’s 4 Osher scholarships, at $1,200 each, were all awarded to coastal residents this year. • Anna distributed the list of coastal residents receiving scholarships. Mendocino College - Coast Center . 1211 Del Mar Drive . Fort Bragg, California 95437 . 707.961.2203

Adopt a Fifth Grader • Currently 38 sponsorships for coastal students: 34 at Dana Gray; 2 at Three Rivers Charter School; and 2 at Mendocino K8. No in-person ceremonies this year. • We will mail AAFG recipients their certificate, check for $25, and letter to parents (in English and Spanish) around the first of June. • Anna is working on a poster that will feature a collage of the individual photos of each of the coastal AAFG recipients.

4. Financial Report - Jennifer Owen Current balance in FMCCC fund: $3,581

5. Action Item: FY2020-21 FMCCC Budget Motion: To approve FMCCC FY2020-21 as proposed, with $3,700 in anticipated income and $3,700 in anticipated expense, actual gifts and amounts to be determined at a later date as specific needs are identified. Moved: Steve Lund Second: Laura Welter Action: Approved unanimously

6. 2020-21 FMCCC Events/Fundraisers - Barbara Rice Student needs for next year? To be determined later in summer/fall.

Anna will reach out to Jordan Price, FMCCC scholarship recipient, to see if there is anything additional she needs to stay in school and complete her studies at Mendocino College.

Individual appeals to be sent out by FMCCC committee members next school year.

Anna will send a letter to North Coast Brewing Co. and the MacCallum House thanking them for their support in the past and asking that they hold the dates for Bites and Brews in November 2020 and MacCallum House Dine Out in February 2021. The future is uncertain, and its currently unknown if these events can even occur.

7. Community Announcements

Mary Makela reported that the Fort Bragg High School Virtual Awards Night was a success. The presentation of scholarships for their 2020 graduating seniors is available via video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udvpSrdAFpQ

8. Next Steps • Next Meeting Date: Thursday, September 3rd at Noon – 1:30pm

• Future Agenda Item: Student Needs during COVID-19

Meeting notes taken by Anna Kvinsland

Mendocino College - Coast Center . 1211 Del Mar Drive . Fort Bragg, California 95437 . 707.961.2203 October 2020 Foundation Board update from the Friends of the Mendocino College Coastal Field Station and Natural Sciences

 Although Mendocino College usage of the facility is on hold during COVID-19 mitigation, the college did approve researchers with the UCSC MARINe project for a return visit to our field station property in July. COVID-19 mitigation steps would not allow their use of the buildings/facilities, but they used our field station property as a way to access the intertidal zone for their abalone count (no disturbance/collections). They previously visited in 2011, and this was an important return trip as part of their long term monitoring project. (pacificrockyintertidal.org, https://marine.ucsc.edu/methods/index.html).  With a hopeful eye toward a semblance of normalcy before the end of the fiscal year, a list of, and forms for, 26 volunteers were submitted for approval to the college Board of Trustees at their September meeting. At least one more will be submitted for the October BOT meeting.  Faculty have produced a draft limited-use protocol for the field station with relevance to COVID-19 mitigation. All use is currently on hold, however, in line with the college focus on essential functions and limited in-person activities.  As you might already know, the college has an earthquake seismometer installed in the science building on the Ukiah campus. A second instrument was purchased last year to be installed at the field station. A new report published in Science, with an analysis of datasets from over 300 seismic stations in 78 countries including the Mendocino College Raspberry Shake seismometer, was able to demonstrate that ambient seismic noise levels were reduced in many countries and regions around the world due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures. This seismic noise reduction represents the total effects of physical / social distancing measures, reduced economic and industrial activity and drops in tourism and travel. The 2020 seismic noise quiet period is the longest and most prominent global anthropogenic seismic noise reduction on record. Global quieting of high-frequency seismic noise due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures, Thomas Lecocq et al., Science, 23 July 2020: eabd2438, DOI: 10.1126/science.abd2438  Building on the Foundation’s donation to our affiliate of $25K from the Halliday Trust fund, our capital campaign continues! So far enough additional funds have been raised to bring us just shy of 30% toward our ambitious goal!  Arrangements are being made to have a donor monument installed on site at the field station to commemorate higher-dollar donors in our effort.  Please consider participating in this campaign with your own donation, and help to support this college facility and all the students who gain the benefit of being able to access this amazing educational resource.

Lake County Friends of Mendocino College (LCFMC) Report to Mendocino College Foundation Board of Directors – October 2020 Governing Council: Wilda Shock, Chairperson; Judy Conard, Vice Chairperson; Trena Pauly, Treasurer. Members: Kim Bradley, Peggy Campbell, Brock Falkenberg, Dave Geck, Jamey Gill, Kevin Ingram, Lori McGuire, Lilia Powers, Richard Smith, Rebecca Southwick, Chris Taliaferro, John Tomkins. Advisors: Katie Fairbairn, Amanda Xu. Meetings held monthly on the first Thursday.

Scholarship Recipients The LCFMC Governing Council awarded scholarships to two students enrolling this semester at Mendocino College. We received 31 applications through the Foundation that met our criteria. After the first two students selected for the scholarships decided not to enroll, the next two alternates were provided with $500 each for Fall 2020 and will receive another $500 when they enroll for Spring 2021. Kimberly Woodard is a re-entry student with a career goal in Nursing with an OB/GYN specialty. She is the first in her family to attend college and the parent of three children. Christina Geare is a 2020 graduate of Kelseyville High School who will attend Mendocino College for her AA degree and plans to transfer for a major in Early Childhood Education to become a Kindergarten teacher.

Shakespeare at the Lake (SATL) The Friends are grateful to this year’s sponsors of the virtual performances of Romeo and Juliet: Judy Conard, John Tomkins, Mary Heare Amodio, Linda Drake and Greg Blinn, Philip Hartley, Margaret Silveira, Lori and Pat McGuire, Bill and Colleen Kranz, Kelly Cox, Amanda Xu, Elva Hohn, and Kelly Buendia, for total contributions of $2,925. Minimal expenses paid by the Friends totaled $2,936 for technical and other support (sound, scenic design, producer, printing) and included $1,144 in scholarships for students enrolled in Summer session Theatre classes in Acting Performance and Production Crew.

All’s Well That Ends Well – 2021 Virtual Performances Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none (Act 1, Scene 1) Director John Tomlinson has selected this romance comedy for the sixth year of Shakespeare at the Lake; auditions will be held in the Spring semester for performances in July 2021. We look forward to continuing support from the community and Mendocino College.

LCFMC Governing Council Margaret Silveira retired as the Lakeport City Manager at the end of July with best wishes and appreciation from the Friends for her active support of Mendocino College students and LCFMC fundraising activities, including SATL, the annual Pianists Benefit Concert, and scholarships. Kevin Ingram, the City’s Community Development Director for six years, has succeeded Margaret as City Manager and, at his request, become the newest member of the Governing Council.

The Council continues to meet monthly at Noon on the first Thursday in a virtual format facilitated by Dean of Centers Amanda Xu who shares updates about the College and the Lake Center. We are provided updates on the Foundation by Katie Fairbairn and Kim Bradley, on the Board of Trustees by John Tomkins, and hear other presentations.

Dr. Tim Karas was welcomed to our September meeting. Tim Gill, Assistant Superintendent of the Kelseyville Unified School District, will discuss the Dual Enrollment program in November. Janet Daugherty, Director of Student Success and Learning, in December will present information about her ongoing student support during COVID-19 and about Leading From the Middle (LFM), the program under the direction of the Chancellor’s Office in which non-executive management, faculty and classified staff are being trained to support substantive positive change at the college.

We are interested in hearing from and learning about other programs at Mendocino College to enhance our role as conduits to the community. Our meetings are open to the public.

Wilda Shock, Chairperson [email protected]

09/28/2020

Friends of Mendocino College Coast Center (FMCCC) Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 17, 2020 11am – 12:30pm Via Zoom Video Conference

MEETING NOTES

Present: Katie, Katherine, Barbara, Amanda, Win, Becky, Laura, Doug, Mary, Anna

1. Mendocino College and Coast Center News

Amanda Xu reported that the Upward Bound program with high school students took place online over the summer.

Tim Karas, the new Mendocino College Superintendent/President, was appointed in June. Karas brings two decades of experience working in the California Community College system. He’ll be visiting the Coast Center for the first time on October 8.

Fall semester largely online. College is offering a lot of on-the-ground support to students. Spring semester will also be largely online. Lab, computer, and a few other classes are “hybrid,” – a combination of face-to-face and online classes.

Looking into running Fine Woodworking program this year in short 6-week programs (like the summer program) starting in October. Smaller groups of 10-12 students.

Katherine Brown reported on the back-to-school gift card giveaway at the Coast Center. Email blast was most effective. Gave away 38 $25 gift cards to Safeway. Still have 55 cards – do giveaway again Spring semester. Katherine will also distribute cards to students in need as requested.

Katie Fairbairn reminded us that all Mendocino College students have access to the Student Emergency Fund ($250 grants) and food pantry. Currently, food pantry is by gift cards to local grocery stores. https://www.mendocino.edu/resources-online

Becky Walker said that FBUSD offers free meals to all children 0-18 on Wednesdays 1- 3pm at Dana Gray and Redwood Elementary schools.

2. Mendocino College Foundation - Katie reported that Foundation staff have been working on updating the mailing list, culling and prospecting for new potential donors. Foundation newsletter and Fall Appeal will go out soon. The first Adopt a Fifth Grader Alumni newsletter, in English and Spanish, is currently in production. The goal of the AAFG newsletter is to improve and increase outreach to students between when they receive their award in 5th grade and when they graduate from high school.

Mendocino College - Coast Center . 1211 Del Mar Drive . Fort Bragg, California 95437 . 707.961.2203

Since in-person events are not an option right now, the Foundation is taking this time to focus on marketing and promotion, especially featuring the success of our students.

3. MCF Coastal Development Update - Anna Kvinsland reported there were a total of 40 Adopt a Fifth Grader awards last year. 25 awards given in the spring (see Coastal AAFG/Scholarship Awards poster for student photos), and 15 awards were held over because we couldn’t make contact with those students and their families. We have been able to locate all 15 students, now in Middle School, and are working on distributing the awards to them now.

We are sad to lose Steve Lund from this committee. He and Cindy have moved out of the area to be closer to family. Thank you, Steve, for all you have done for our coastal community over the years!

4. Financial Report – Anna reported there is a $3,739 balance in FMCCC account after FY2019-20 gifts were distributed.

5. 2020-21 FMCCC Events/Fundraisers Fundraising in this environment is tough. We reviewed the logistics and success rate of a number of local virtual and drive-thru events. Katie noted that she hasn’t seen very many successes. For virtual events, revenue seems to be mostly from sponsorships, not ticket sales.

Win Bowen reported that the Krenov Foundation raffle exceeded their fundraising goal. Income was from raffle tickets and individual donations.

Ideas for FMCCC Fundraisers in 2020-21 – Drive Thru Dinners Sell tickets – 100? Live music at pick-up. Beverages and appetizers, or full meal.

• Anna will follow-up with North Coast Brewing Company • Barbara will follow-up with Harvest Market

6. Community Announcements

There were no Community Announcements.

7. Next Steps • Next Meeting Date: Thursday, December 3 at 3pm via Zoom

• Future Agenda Items: Fundraising & Student Needs

Meeting notes by Anna Kvinsland

Mendocino College - Coast Center . 1211 Del Mar Drive . Fort Bragg, California 95437 . 707.961.2203 FOUNDATION BOARD REPORT FOR THEATRE Respectfully submitted by Reid Edelman September 22, 2020

Fall theatre classes and productions continue to be offered online only for fall 2020, but nonetheless there is a lot going on in our program. We have formed an Online Repertory Theatre Company called ORT. ORT is an ensemble of 15 student and community actors who rehearse via Zoom. ORT releases short projects every few weeks via social media and also hosts a web-page featuring the ensemble’s projects. Thus far, ORT has released two short pieces which can be viewed at www.mendocino.edu/ORT. ORT is currently working on a collage of character monologues from Edgar Lee Master’s Spoon River Anthology. This new project will be release in mid-October. This will be our most ambitious ORT project thus far…Stay-tuned!

We are also offering a variety of online courses, some fully online and some with synchronous meetings via Zoom. These classes include Beginning Acting, Contemporary Dance, Dramatic Literature, Introduction to Film, Pilates, and Introduction to Theatre. While we desperately miss face-to-face contact with our students, the online course delivery is going well given the situation.

With some added time in their schedule since we are not producing live events in our theatres, technical director Steve Decker and theatre technician David Wolf have taken on a major project cleaning, reorganizing and improving our theatre and scene-shop. Already they have built a new tool storage room, and done a massive sorting and cleaning of equipment. Upcoming projects include adding a floor and weather-proofing our out-door storage shed and cleaning and trouble-shooting our lighting and sound systems. We all will be delighted when we are able to return to live performances to work in the refurbished facility they are creating. Thanks Steve and Dave!

The Friends of Mendocino College Theatre (FMCT) has our Fall Meeting scheduled for Thursday October 8 (on Zoom). At this meeting we will welcome our new student representative (Alex Marsh) and new community board member Shawnêe Laiwa McKay. Our new board members will join current members Linda Chapman, Steve Decker, David Wolf, Eryn Schon-Brunner, Jody Gehrman and myself. The theatre department is ever-grateful for the support and encouragement off our board, Katie Fairbairn, Eliza Fields and the entire college foundation. Thanks you!

Since my last report, we have also been informed that spring 2021 classes will continue in online format in most cases and that gatherings for performances with live audiences will not be permitted. As a result, our beloved production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is still on hold. We hope to be able to bring you this production in all its glory as soon as it is safe to do so.

More information about activities and classes planned for spring 2021 will be coming soon in my next report. Dr. Rodney Grisanti 9.28.2020

The Recording Arts and Technology Affiliate has not been very busy this semester. Due to covid 19, the scheduled concerts that would normally occur each semester have been canceled. There are no touring musicians currently coming to our area. The classes that would staff the technical side of these concerts have been moved to distance education in order to limit the exposure of students, faculty and staff to the virus.

Even so, the partnership with the Ukiah Community Concerts Association continues. The first virtual concert for FMCRAT and the UCCA was held on Sunday, September 20, at 2pm. It was comprised of a live introduction with pianist Lindsay Garritson, recorded performance of works by Mozart and Chopin, and then a live question and answer with Lindsay and ticket holders. This all went very well and was recorded and posted to an unpublished youtube link to ticket holders to access for one month following the concert.

The J. Olivanti Fund and Tom Dow made a very generous donation of $1000.00 at the beginning of this semester. This donation will be used to provide recording, mixing and editing software to five level 1 recording arts students. Due to the nature of distance education, the recording arts program classes require students to have their own license for the industry standard software, Pro Tools. This donation is making it possible to take five new students into the program, while classes continue as distance education. Each student will receive the software license along with an iLok security device.

Thank you so much to Tom Dow and the J. Olivanti Fund for providing this donation! Now each new student will have the equipment and materials that they need to succeed in the program. 2020-21 Friends of Mendocino College Nursing Program Affiliate September 2020 Update

• Beginning with the 2016-17 school year and continuing through the present, the FMCNP

account has provided a total of 13 scholarship awards for advanced nursing education. These

students pursue BSN degrees or higher and are employed in our local communities.

• In 2020-21 an anonymous donation of $10,000 has been graciously donated to Friends of

Mendocino College Nursing Program Committee (FMCNP).

Donations are used to pay for NCLEX exam fees for graduating students whenever possible.

This is a major hurdle for students at the end of their nursing education to afford the cost of

NCLEX exam fees for the purpose of beginning their nursing career. Data has consistently

shown that the longer a nursing student waits to take the board exam after graduation the greater the likelihood the student won’t pass the exam. These generous gifts help ensure student success in passing the NCLEX exam and entering the nursing workforce immediately after graduation.

Donations are also used toward Advanced Educational expenses for a select group of students who meet criteria established by the FMCNP Committee. These highly motivated students agree to complete higher educational goals and serve the local communities after completion of their degree. The nursing program is dedicated to a process of “growing our own” registered nurses, who live and work in our local communities, and are committed to serving our population.

Two nursing students in the class of 2018-2020 have received an award this year of $2500 each.

Sarah Reeser is attending Sonoma State in pursuit of a BSN degree and is currently employed at Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits. Jonathan Escalante is attending Chico

State in pursuit of a BSN degree and is currently employed at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

Hospital in Ukiah.