The Sea Ranch Forum in partnership with The Sea Ranch Vision Committee presented:
"60 Years Retrospective of the Mendonoma Community: A celebration including the founding and evolution of key institutions in our community"
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 3-5 pm
Representatives from the following organizations presented a brief history of their organizations.
Kevin Evans, President of the Gualala Community Center
David “Sus” Susalla, Executive Director of the Gualala Arts Center
Stephen McLaughin, Editor and Publisher Emeritus of the Independent Coast Observer
Carolyn André, Chair of Coastal Seniors
Bonnie Plakos, Chief of the North Sonoma Coast Fire Protection District
Janis Dolphin, Member of the Board of Directors of Redwood Coast Medical Services
Bronwyn Golly, Emergency Medical Services Chief Coast Life Support District
Rachel Gagnon, Outreach Coordinator for the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy
Jill Blew, General Manager for Four Eyed Frog Bookstore
This meeting was hybrid with in-person attendance at the Del Mar Center Hall and remote via Zoom.
This forums was recorded and is on YouTube. The photographs were taken by Craig Tooley.
This event was hosted by Linda C. McCabe, Chair of The Sea Ranch Forum
with help from Christine Kreyling and Cynthia Bogolub of The Sea Ranch Vision Committee.
Others who helped with the event were: Rita Peck, Paula Smith, Steve Smith and Scott Nevin. Photographs were taken by Craig Tooley.
This forum is one part of a series of events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Sea Ranch.
The Sea Ranch Forum is not an official function of The Sea Ranch Association. It is organized by Sea Ranch members and is independent of the Board of Directors and staff.
Representatives from the following organizations presented a brief history of their organizations.
Kevin Evans, President of the Gualala Community Center
David “Sus” Susalla, Executive Director of the Gualala Arts Center
Stephen McLaughin, Editor and Publisher Emeritus of the Independent Coast Observer
Carolyn André, Chair of Coastal Seniors
Bonnie Plakos, Chief of the North Sonoma Coast Fire Protection District
Janis Dolphin, Member of the Board of Directors of Redwood Coast Medical Services
Bronwyn Golly, Emergency Medical Services Chief Coast Life Support District
Rachel Gagnon, Outreach Coordinator for the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy
Jill Blew, General Manager for Four Eyed Frog Bookstore
This meeting was hybrid with in-person attendance at the Del Mar Center Hall and remote via Zoom.
This forums was recorded and is on YouTube. The photographs were taken by Craig Tooley.
This event was hosted by Linda C. McCabe, Chair of The Sea Ranch Forum
with help from Christine Kreyling and Cynthia Bogolub of The Sea Ranch Vision Committee.
Others who helped with the event were: Rita Peck, Paula Smith, Steve Smith and Scott Nevin. Photographs were taken by Craig Tooley.
This forum is one part of a series of events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Sea Ranch.
The Sea Ranch Forum is not an official function of The Sea Ranch Association. It is organized by Sea Ranch members and is independent of the Board of Directors and staff.
Photos from the Forum taken by Craig Tooley.











