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<p class="ydpc2635448MsoNormal"><b>Mendocino Rotary
Board Meeting, April<span> </span>23, 2026, Preston
Hall</b></p>
<p class="ydpc2635448MsoNormal"><span> </span>LaDonna McDonald,
President, Rotarians present: Margaret Black, Ray Alarcon, Michael Brown, Gary
Hopper, Pete Rose, John Cottle, Susan Keller, Rick McDonald, Jeff Stubbs, Toby
Wade, Leona Walden. </p>
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<pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Raffle update</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">:<span> </span>52 tickets remain unsold for the dining raffle, which is critical as it is the last revenue source for the fiscal year. Some members find it difficult to ask for sales due to the ticket price ($100 each).</span></pre><pre><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>Sales Strategies</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">: Emphasize community impact, explain raffle prizes, and highlight how proceeds benefit local causes. respond positively when told about the Rotary's community contributions.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span><b>Decision:</b> Extend the ticket sales deadline to May 28, 2026, before the fiscal year ends July 1st. No published extension yet. Encourage members to share Rotary’s story and community impact when selling tickets.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span><span> </span><b>May 7</b>: Rotary board meeting to focus on setting 1-3 core goals/projects for the year, emphasizing fun and high impact. <i>Meeting cancelled.</i></span></pre><pre><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></i></pre><pre><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span><span> </span>May 23:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""> District governor visit and Peace Pole to be installed in Mendocino Rotary Park. </span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span><b>July’s meetings</b> will relocate to the Hill House due to the music festival's use of Preston Hall.<span> </span>August’s “mixer” event will test Hill House as a possible new permanent venue, with hopes for more stability and consistent attendance. Rotary Chamber Mixer at Hill House. Finalize and communicate meeting locations for July/August.<span> </span>Food Arrangements:** Shift to providing simple snacks at meetings due to fluctuating attendance is a cost-effective solution .</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span><b>Speaker was Mendocino Unified School District Superintendent Jason</b> <b>Morse</b></span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">District Overview:** Includes Mendocino K-8, Mendocino High, Albion and Compeche schools, two rare one-room schoolhouses and preschool.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>*<b>Enrollment & Demographics</b>* Enrollment has dropped from 550 to 415 over 15 years; free/reduced lunch eligibility increased from 33% to 68%. COVID and cost of living are main factors.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>*<b>Staffing:*</b> Approx. 100 employees, many alumni. Recruitment from outside Mendocino area is difficult due to remote location.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>*<b>Academic Highlights</b>:*<span> </span>Standardized test scores above state averages. (ELA: 58% vs. 49%; Math: 43% vs. 37%).</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>Extra curricular pathways are in media, culinary, woodworking, and ceramics; with a robust dual-enrollment with college courses.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>Graduation rates over 95%; students admitted to top universities (Stanford, UCLA, MIT, etc.).</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>Music program revived through local musician; athletics offered except for baseball, softball, and football (due to low participation).</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>Strong mental health support: two licensed counselors, reduced suspension rates (from ~10% to 1-2%).</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>*Facilities & Projects:* a- $31 million<span> </span>bond-funded high school modernization , now completed. Sill ongoing potable water and recycled water projects under way to address drought and sustainability. and improved athletic and recreational facilities (soccer field, tennis courts).</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>*<b>Key Challenges</b>*</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">- Declining enrollment may force future program cuts.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">- Budget pressures from rising health insurance and salary demands.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">- Chronic absenteeism peaked at 51% post-COVID, now improving but still a concern.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">- Staff recruitment/retention strained by high housing costs.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">- Five-year strategic plan in development to address these issues.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>*Board Composition:*<span> </span>Five members, each representing a district community. A recent resignation opens the Casper seat.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span> </span>*<b>Community Engagement:*</b></span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">- Rotary invited to promote activities via school channels.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">- Discussion about staff/parent recruitment to Rotary; possible collaborations with parent-teacher groups.</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">How can Rotary better engage local parents and school staff as potential members?</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">- What initiatives should the club focus on for maximum community impact and member satisfaction?</span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></pre><pre><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"">Respectfully submitted, Leona Walden secretary</span></pre>
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