San Geronimo Valley Community CenterAnnual Report Fiscal Year 2008 Our NEW Mission Statement |
The Community Center’s Fiscal Year ended on June 30, 2008. It was a year of continued excitement, growth, and anticipation for the Center. We witnessed and participated in the near completion of a new Gymnasium and Teen Center – a joint use facility on the campus of the Lagunitas School District. When the facility is fully completed in early 2009, the Community Center will manage community’s use of the gymnasium during non school hours and we will have full responsibility for developing programs and activities for teens and young adults in Teen Center Loft all year long.
As we prepared for these new directions andresponsibilities, the Community Center’s Board examined its mission, its near-term directions, and its longer range goals. With the guided assistance of our organizational consultant, Libby Dietrich, the Board began to plan for the staffing and funding implications of these changes. We are approaching these new challenges with the energy and spirit that has characterized the Center’s growth and achievements during these past 40 years.
The Center’s new mission statement has added “health and wellness”
to its responsibilities. This is not a new endeavor for us, but the addition of the words “health and wellness” acknowledges and incorporates into our mission statement many of the activities that have long been part of our program goals. The new gymnasium and Teen Center will provide an added dimension to these activities and goals.
The gymnasium is a culmination of many decades of hope and plans, grant writing and fundraising by many San Geronimo Valley people and organizations whose vision of creating a facility for recreational use by our children and our adults is approaching fruition. It has truly been a community-wide effort. The Community Center has been very proud to be a part of these efforts.
In addition to providing space for the Community Center’s own programs and administrative office, space at the Center is made available for classes, forums,
celebrations, and other community use year-round at affordable fees. Many local nonprofit organizations use the Center for programs and presentations. The new space in the gymnasium and Teen Center will provide many more opportunities for community groups and individuals to use our facilities for sports activities, classes, meetings, celebrations and other gatherings.
The Community Center serves individuals and families in many different ways --
nurturing the physical well-being, hearts, minds and senses of people who live, work or visit the Valley.
No matter what, no matter when, always there! As my six year old son put it so clearly yesterday as he was at a loss of what to do: “Mom, let’s go down to the Community Center and see what is going on, there is always something there!”
Whether it is simply to be entertained, to connect with people or partake in one of the many organized activities at the Center, we know we can count on you. Nowadays, we seem to benefit from the lighter side of the Center but a few years ago, when growing my legs as a new single mom, I leaned more heavily on the Center. They were there for me when I felt I couldn’t make ends meet and needed food assistance, they were there for me for reduced rate childcare so that I could work and pay rent. They were there as a referral for low-income housing. They even came through when I needed a TB shot after my son stepped on a rusty nail! The Community Center is the first place I turn to for most of my questions, needs, input, entertainment and social interactions. I feel so grateful to have them there, always available, always willing to make an exception, to bend over to
accommodate its residents, with joy, love and respect. I feel that they are an extension of my family, where I am always welcome, can always contribute, lend a hand and feel a part of the whole.
Sarah Wilds and Ari
Thank You!
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
We are proud to bring the finest music, paintings, sculpture, and photography exhibits from outstanding established performers as well as the work of emerging new artists to the Valley community.
Performing artists this past year included Kitka, Solstice, Rebecca Riots,
Swami
Beyondananda the San Francisco Mime Troupe, plus an abundance of local
young talent whose work was showcased at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Talent
Show. Outdoor movie nights during warm summer evenings in the Courtyard are
community get-togethers and family entertainment.
We celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the New Deal with a show highlighting the
life and work of Maurice del Mue incorporating photographs, paintings and
reproductions of illustrations from newspapers. Del Mue is the artist who created
the gorgeous restored WPA-commissioned 
mural in our Lobby. A companion
show featured pieces by contemporary artists with social themes “ in the spirit of
the WPA.”
Our Annual Spring Art Show is a major Valley event that showcases the work of 100 local artists. Monthly art receptions highlight the work of individual artists
and themed group shows that hang on our gallery
walls throughout the year.
San Geronimo Valley Community Center
A Catalyst for a Vibrant Community
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Ready, Set, Go… San Geronimo First 5 School Readiness Program provides a free program for children ages 0-5, including playgroups throughout the year and a Alison Pringle and Lynn Charne,
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Summer BridgeProgram for children entering Kindergarten in the Lagunitas and
Coordinators of theTHE ARTS |
Performing artists this past year included the San Franciso Mime Troupe, and an abundance of local talent showcased at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Talent Show. |
Attendance at Community Center Arts and Events programs was at an all time high last year. Programs included our annual Spring Art Show, a Chinese New Year Celebration, the Summer of Love Revival, the Himalayan Festival, and the Sprout Festival – the latter event developed, organized and managed by local youth. The Holiday Arts Faire in December and outdoor movie nights during the warm summer evenings in the Courtyard are community get-togethers providing families opurtunities a fun place tobe together. |
Solstice placed in the top three nationally at the Harmony Sweepstakes Competition this year after becoming the Bay Area Regional A Cappella champions were here last January for a sold-out standing ovation. |
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Community Center’s Arts & Events program presented the Green Note Festival, a program celebrating the installation of the Lagunitas School District’s new solar panels that will provide up to 80% of our electricity.
Celebrants were entertained with an original bill of seven diverse musical acts -- from rock to folk to Native American Flute -- all of which included songs about the environment. As part of the Festival, we showed “Talkin’ Trash,” a visual arts show that featured paintings and sculpture made by San Geronimo Valley artists of materials that would have otherwise been thrown away. With the support of sponsors: Solar
Power Partners, Borrego Solar and MMWD, the event was free for
children 12 and under and raised funds for the Center to continue to green
its operations.
Other Community Events this past year were the Himalayan Festival, the Yiddish Festival co-sponsored with KlezCalifornia and Gan HaLev and our wonderful annual Holiday Art Faire.
Grants |
Marin Community Foundation San Geronimo Valley Community Center |
SAN GERONIMO VALLEY CULTURAL CENTER
STATEMENT OF INCOME
For Year Ending June 30, 2008
| SUPPORT & REVENUE | |
| Contributions - Individuals | 64,274 |
| Contributions - Businesses | 30,803 |
| Foundation Grants | 157,115 |
| Government Grants | 201,534 |
| Registration & Tuition Income | 65,044 |
| Rental Income | 19,432 |
| Admission Income | 32,760 |
| Art & Event Income | 16,974 |
| Management Fee - Gym | 60,000 |
| Income - Parent Groups | 12,570 |
| Advertising | 5,184 |
| Food & Beverage Income | 5,309 |
| Miscellaneous Income | 482 |
| Interest Income | 3,704 |
| Total Support & Revenue | 675,185 |
EXPENSES |
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| Salaries | 353,748 |
| Payroll Taxes | 30,038 |
| Health Insurance | 28,436 |
| Workers Comp Insurance | 3,416 |
| Subcontractors | 57,197 |
| Accounting Fees | 15,062 |
| Building & Grounds | 5,057 |
| Custodial & Maintenance | 4,115 |
| Utilities (water, electricity, propane) | 5,132 |
| Telephone & Internet | 3,913 |
| Insurance | 5,005 |
| Supplies & Postage | 16,191 |
| Printing | 10,512 |
| Stone Soup | 8,853 |
| Food (programs, events & fundraisers) | 24,069 |
| Event Expenses | 29,480 |
| Memberships & Subscriptions | 3,498 |
| Travel Travel | 2,662 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | 3,392 |
| Depreciation | 7,205 |
| Total Expenses | 616,981 |
Excess Revenue Over Expenses** 58,204
** To be used to increase salaries to market
rate; to replenish savings for future capital
improvements; and to maintain reserve for 3
months of salaries
