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2020 Annual Report for Environmental Forum of Marin

Promoting a Sustainable World through Environmental Education Environmental Forum of Marin promotes a sustainable world by providing exceptional

educational programs on environmental issues.

Founded 1972 Environmental Forum of Marin A California, 501(c)3, nonprofit organization #94-2644185 P.O. Box 151546 San Rafael, CA 94915 415-484-8336 MarinEFM.org


Table of Contents Message from the President .................................................................................. 4

2020 Annual Meeting Agenda ................................................................................ 6

2019–2020 Officers, Directors, and Standing Committee Members ............................. 7

Treasurer’s Report

Profit and Loss, Fiscal Year 2019–2020 ............................................................ 8

Balance Sheet, Fiscal Year 2019–2020 ............................................................. 9

Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020–2021 ..................................................... 10

2020–2021 Slate of Officers and Directors .............................................................. 11

2020–2021 Off-Board Positions and Standing Committees ........................................ 11

Environmental Forum Members ............................................................................. 12

Contributors to the Founders Fund ......................................................................... 14

Environmental Forum Donors ................................................................................ 14

Grants and Gifts .................................................................................................. 15

Master Class 47 Student Projects .......................................................................... 16


Message from the President WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! How many times have we heard this lately? But it is so true; we will

not get through the coronavirus pandemic unless we all work together. The membership of EFM is

what keeps us going year after year. We are so grateful for the support of our members and hope that

everyone is staying safe during this unprecedented time.

Last year at the end of our Annual Report, I mentioned that the world had changed dramatically since

the founding of EFM and that we would be adapting to our new environment. Little did we know how

much things would be changing. In reporting on the activities and successes of the past year for EFM

it has to be said that we are looking at two different time periods: before and after COVID-19. Before

the pandemic struck, EFM was on a path to one of our most successful years ever; we surpassed our

budget projections. And then….well, it’s probably best to look at the past year in two segments: before

coronavirus, and the new normal of living in limbo land.

Master Class 46 This year we had a particularly dedicated and engaged group of participants, and many were already

active with other environmental organizations such as Drawdown Marin, the Climate Center, Feed the

World, and Resilient Neighborhoods. We are pleased that quite a few have decided to join the EFM

Board. Last fall’s field trip to West Marin was opened up to members and the public and was so

popular that we ran out of space.

The members of MC46 didn’t miss a beat when the pandemic hit. Fortunately, the field trips and

classes were all completed, but the Project Presentations had not yet occurred. It was decided that the

presentations would take place on April 4 via Zoom when 15 projects were presented and the event

was at least as well attended as it would have been if we had held it in person. And, the projects were

truly fantastic.

Community Education The Community Education events have

continued to build increasing audiences

over the past few years. On November 6

the event on Philanthropy was well

attended and maxed out the available

space at the Wellness Center. Two films

were sponsored in Fairfax and in Novato,

and on February 4 an event on Microgrids

was attended by over 200 people at the

Corte Madera Community Center.

While it seemed that the Community Education events were on a roll, that was not to be for the next

event originally scheduled for March 17 on Sea Level Rise. The Sea Level Rise event will now be held


on June 18 using a Zoom webinar format. A

program planned for May 5 on Healthy

Agricultural Soils will take place in the Spring of

2021. There will be a program on

Investment/Divestment entitled “Make Your

Money Talk Part I” to be held online November

17, 2020.

Membership/Communications So many members have volunteered to help out with the Master Class and the Community Education

programs. Without their support, both financial and in kind, EFM would not be able to continue its

mission to provide environmental education for a sustainable world, more important now than ever.

We were able to maintain the high level of member renewals set last year, and appreciate the support

and love our members have shown for EFM.

We have continued to build on the marketing research prepared by Green Ideals from last year. The

website has been continually updated and the Newsletter, sent five times a year to our ever expanding

contact list, highlights the impacts our programs and graduates are having in the battle to combat

climate change. Due to the pandemic, we have had to pivot and rely on our online presence and tools

such as Zoom to do our outreach. Soon, a blog will be added to the website that will highlight subjects

that will be of interest to our members.

Looking Ahead

It’s going to be a bumpy ride for a while so we are making plans that are flexible. The budget for fiscal

2021 has been pared down as much as possible. Support for EFM and the Founders Fund will be

especially important this next year. Last November the Board started a process to reimagine the

Master Class. The pandemic has catapulted us forward and a new Master Class program has emerged

– streamlined, updated, accessible, current, and suited for the online format we will be using for the

foreseeable future. We are also working on a new way to create the field trip experience while social

distancing. And, there are plans for several Community programs to be presented online.

On June 3 the Annual Meeting will be held via Zoom. Please join us for a virtual celebration of the

achievements of the past year. The new Master Class program will be unveiled and we will have a

breakout session (a Forum!) to discuss the inter-relatedness of Covid-19 and climate change. Many

thanks to the people who have volunteered to serve on the Board and in off-board positions. A special

thanks goes to our Executive Director, Kim Rago, who makes everything work. These are difficult

times for us all, but TOGETHER WE WILL GET THROUGH THEM.

Susan Rusche, President


2020 Annual Meeting Agenda June 3, 2020 — 7:00 to 8:00PM

7:00 - 7:10 pm Welcome and highlights of this year's successes (slide show included) by

Board President Susan Rusche

7:10 - 7:20 pm Acknowledgement of outgoing Board members

Vote Slate via polling

7:20 - 7:25 pm Explanation of Guidelines for Break Out Discussion

and Question by VP of Education, Karen Mendelow-Nelson

"Given the inter-relatedness of COVID19 and climate change, what optimistic

solutions can you see for building resilience and sustainability in these times?"

7:25 - 7:40 pm Break Out sessions – Led by Susan Rusche, Susan Holloway, Kim Rago,

Karen Mendelow-Nelson, Norma Fragoso

7:40 - 7:50 pm Return to Meeting, Quick Report Back from Groups - Karen Mendelow-Nelson

7:55 pm Call for Members to Recruit for Master Class and Volunteer - Kim Rago

8:00 pm End Meeting - Susan Rusche


2019 – 2020 Officers, Directors, and Standing Committee Member Officers Susan Rusche (24), President Karen Mendelow-Nelson (38), VP Education Bruce Richard (35), VP Development/Operations Barbara Ball (45), Treasurer Carolyn Losee (46), Secretary Directors Helene Marsh (43), VP Community Programs Norma Fragoso* (42), Master Class Director Sarah Loughran** (43), Director At-Large Anne-Christine Strugnell (46), Communications Director Leslie Gerstenfeld (46), Program Director Susan Holloway (46), Internal Communications and Content

Off-Board Positions

Executive Director Kim Rago (38) Nominating Committee Kraemer Winslow (30), Chair Norma Fragoso (42) Susan Rusche (24) Kim Rago (38 Social Media Coordinator Tamela Fish (39) Ecology Director Terri Thomas Communications Nancy Benjamin Kirsten Nolan Newsletter Maggie Fillmore Graphic Design and Website Gayle Marsh (39) MarinSEL intern Ethan James


Treasurer’s Report

Profit and Loss

June 2019 – May 2020

TOTAL

Income

Field Trip Income 1,385.00

Interest Income 8.92

Master Class Income 12,625.00

Membership Dues 15,325.00

Public Events Income 5,419.00

Restricted Funds Income 7,350.00

Unrestricted Grants and Donations 5,678.00

Total Income $47,790.92

GROSS PROFIT $47,790.92

Expenses

Advertising & Marketing 2,322.38

Bank Charges & Fees 1,058.80

Board Development 570.00

Database and Web Hosting 2,586.33

Executive Director 16,666.60

External Membership Fee 78.98

Field Trip Expense 694.00

Insurance and Taxes 1,933.80

Master Class 8,426.56

Membership Communications 256.33

Membership Events 523.40

Office Supplies & Software 1,831.85

Professional Services 5,957.50

Public Events 1,533.97

Security Deposit 0.00

Total Expenses $44,440.50

NET OPERATING INCOME $3,350.42

NET INCOME $3,350.42


Balance Sheet

As of April 30, 2020

ASSETS

TOTAL

Current Assets

Bank Accounts

Checking 7,655.07

Savings - Restricted Funds 31,025.01

Savings - Unrestricted Funds 20,118.32

Total Bank Accounts $58,798.40

Other Current Assets

Transfer 0.00

Total Other Current Assets $0.00

Total Current Assets $58,798.40

TOTAL ASSETS $58,798.40

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Total Liabilities

Equity

Opening Balance Equity 35,942.78

Retained Earnings 19,878.20

Net Income 2,977.42

Total Equity $58,798.40

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $58,798.40


Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020–2021 (June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021)

Environmental Forum of Marin 2019-2020 Budget

June 1 to May 31, 2020

2020-2021 Budget

Income:

Field Trip $5,000 $1,385.00 $1,000

Interest Income $9 $8.92 $10

Master Class Income $13,000 $12,625.00 $7,500

Membership Dues $15,000 $15,325.00 $12,000

Public Events Income $6,000 $5,419.00 $4,000

Restricted Funds Income $15,000 $7,350.00 $5,000

Unrestricted Grants/Donations $4,000 $5,678.00 $7,500

TOTAL INCOME $53,509 $47,790.92 $37,010

Expenses:

Marketing/Advertsing $3,000 $2,322.38 $3,000

Merchant and Banking Services (fees) $1,100 $1,058.80 $800

Board Development $200 $570.00 $200

Data Base and Web Hosting $2,700 $2586.33 $3,300

Executive Director $20,000 $16,666.60 $12,000

External Membership (CVNL) $80.00 $78.98 $80

Venue Security Deposits 0 $0 0

Field Trip Expenses $500

Insurance and Tax Filing $2,300 $1,933.80 $2,300

Master Class expenses $10,500 $8,426.56 $8,000

Membership Communications $1,500 $256.33 $1,000

Membership Events $1,300 $523.40 $500

Office Supplies, Storage, P.O. Box $2,000 $1,831.85 $1,800

Professional Services $3,600 $5,957.50 $6,000

Public Events $5,000 $1,533.97 $1,500

TOTAL EXPENSES $53,280 $44,440.50 $40,980


2020–2021 Slate of Officers and Directors

The Nominating Committee respectfully submits the following nominees for the slate of Officers and Directors for Environmental Forum of Marin, for a term of service starting June 1, 2020, through May 31, 2021:

Officers Susan Rusche (24), President

Karen Mendelow-Nelson (38), VP Education

Barbara Ball (45), Treasurer

Carolyn Losee (46), Secretary

Directors Anne-Christine Strugnell (46), Communications Director

Norma Fragoso (42), Master Class Director

Susan Holloway (46), Internal Communications and Content

Leslie Gerstenfeld (46), Program Director

Marty Blum, Development Director

2020–2021 Off-Board Positions and Standing Committees

Kim Rago (38), Executive Director Kirsten Nolan (45), Communications

Gayle Marsh (39), Graphic Design and Website

Tamela Fish (39), Social Media Coordinator

Terri Thomas (43), Ecology Director

Maggie Fillmore (46), Newsletter


Environmental Forum Members

Lifetime Members

Nancy Bell Barbara Boucke Barbara Boxer Ann Christensen Kathy Cuneo Nona Dennis

Phyllis Faber Tamela Fish Martin Griffin Pam Lloyd Kathy Lowery Barbara Perlman-Whyman

Karol Raymer Vicki Rupp Susan Rusche Barbara Salzman Ginger Souders-Mason Kraemer Winslow

Members

Master Class 46 Participants (*graduated)

Bridget Clark* Betsey Crawford* Rachel Farac* Maggie Fillmore* Jean Fraschina* Leslie Gerstenfeld* Laurie Gottlieb*

Russ Greenfield* Suzanne Harris* Susan Holloway* Carolyn Losee* Mary Loveland Julie Munro* Rev. Doug Olds*

Annika Osborn* Alison Pence Eugene Porter Anjie Ro-Trock* Anne-Christine Strugnell* Wendy Tobiasson* Lena Zentall

Supporter ($35)

Cathy Ainsworth Anne Baele Elizabeth Baker Dan Bell Andria Benner Jeff Bickner Barbara Bogard Edward Boisson Ken Brooks Tish Brown Pat Carlone Martha Cherry Pamela Cook Cathleen Coulman Julie Dashiell Marguerite DiGiorgio Janice Ennik Alicia Forester Gabriel Gesmer Louise E. Gilbert Richard Gray Randy Greenberg Nancy Grover

Diana Hammer Karen Harder Ora Hatheway Barbara Higgins Kristin Jakob Jann Johnson Kurt Johnson Alan Jones Wendi Kallins Kay Karchevski Carolyn Kohler Joanne Lee Jack Liebster Louise Lipsey Susan Mackenzie Don Magdanz Roger Marsden Gayle Marsh Julie McGuinness Teri Meadows Robin Moller Linda Novy Roger Peters

Anne L. Petersen Norma Pomerance Martha Proctor Ralph Purdy Conn Rusche Linda Sawtelle Judy Schriebman Donna Shoemaker John Snell Reede Stockton Mike Swezy Mark Swoiskin Stephen Thal Terri Thomas Jody Timms Martin Wahl Rona Weintraub Sandra Kay Wollenberg Nancy Worcester Louise Yost

Advocate ($50)

Antonia Adezio Bruce Bell Gary Brand

Cory Bytof Daisy Carlson William Carney

Peter Clare Patrick Costello Paul da Silva


Tom Flynn Kathleen Gaines Bing Gong Karen Halvorsen Donald Hess Stella Huddleson Alex Kahl Bonnie Kaiser Michael Kamerick Sarah Kelley Janelle Kellman Sita Khufu Kiki La Porta Joanne Lasnier R. Leatherman Sue Mace Marion Matthews

Claire McAuliffe Amanda Meecham Donna Miller Mia Monroe Rita Nattestad Pat Nelson Vicki Nichols Kirsten Nolan John Nygren April Orcutt Mike Peters April Philips David Phillips Kate Powers Victor Rago Flinn Moore Rauck Patricia Ravasio

Pamela Reaves Carolyn Revelle Robert Reyff Gary Scharlach Carrie Sherriff Rosenberg Susan Simpson Sue Spofford Patricia Stirling Rodney Stock Susan Stompe Andrea Taylor Ben Toland Wanden Treanor Nancy Vernon Wilford Welch Nita Winter Chris Yalonis

Steward ($100)

Julie Allecta Robert Archer Tom Arthur Barbara Ball Ann Bauer Martha (Marty) Blum Greg Brockbank Stockton Buck Bob Bundy Elizabeth Clark Belle Cole Michael Cooke Dianne Fruin Heather Furmidge

Maureen Groper Katy Hallal Bettina Hughes Karen Jaber Jack Krystal David Kunhardt Mardi Leland Martin Lowenstein Micheal Metzner Don Miller Diane Nicolson Marilyn Norman Yvonne Roberts Alex Rothenberg

Alex Stadtner Marianne & Stan Stefancic Trevor Stevenson Judy Teichman Elaine Tope Marc Vendetti & Lena Maria Estrella Christina Waldeck Ken Waldeck Sally Wilkinson Anthony Williams Cindy Winter

Benefactor ($250)

Susan Blair Barbara Boylan Deborah Coburn Lynn Horowitz Peter Joseph

Sarah Loughran Karen Mendelow Nelson Stephanie Moulton-Peters Mia Pelletier Kim Rago

Peter Schwartz Bob & Sue Spofford Sanna Thomas Lisa Williams

Guardian ($500)

Nancy Benjamin Helene Marsh

Bruce Richard Wendy Wyse


Business Partnerships

Vertical Asset Management: Sarah & Sam Adams Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy MCE (Marin Clean Energy)

Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) Marin-Link: Nancy Boyce, Mary O’Mara Cool the Earth & Drive Clean Marin: Carleen Cullen Uplift Investing: Sylphiel Yip

In Kind Donations

Hog Island Oyster Company Straus Family Creamery Nugget Market (Corte Madera) KRCB

Contributors to the Founders Fund$5000 Mia Pelletier $1,000

Pam Lloyd

$100

Katy Hallal Marion Matthews William Ring $50 Carleen Cullen

Environmental Forum Donors

$2500

Lynn Horowitz, The Uplands Family Foundation $250

Kathy Cuneo Susan Rusche


$200 Martin Griffin Elaine Tope & Charles McLaughlin

$150

Stella Huddleson $50–100

Stockton Buck Belle Cole Sarah Kelley Micheal Metzner Donna Miller Don Miller Christine Porter Randy Greenberg George D Jelatis Karen Mendelow Nelson Diane Nicolson Robert & Sue Spofford Up to $50

Karen Jaber Teri Meadow Your Cause – Wells Fargo Community Support

Gifts

$1000

Bruce Richard - The Joe Kohn Scholarship Fund $350

Deborah Coburn - Master Class Tuition Assistance

$42

Paypal Giving Fund


Master Class 46 Student Projects — 2020 Tigers and Trash Maggie Fillmore

Plastic Pollution, Solutions & the Reusable Foodware Ordinance Bridget Clark & Julie Munro

EFM Live! A limited series podcast on plastic Suzanne Harris

Spreading the Word: Plastics and Human Health Susan Holloway

Waste less Food, Feed the Hungry, Compost the Rest Wendy Tobiasson

Don’t Cell Out Laurie Gottlieb & Anjie Ro-Trock

Teaching Rights of Nature Betsey Crawford

Think Outside: Getting Students into the Parks of Marin Leslie Gerstenfeld

Hasty Combustion: Root Causes of Global Heating and What We Can Do About It Doug Olds

Divest and Invest for the Climate: an EFM Community Education Event Anne-Christine Strugnell

Local Advocacy Rachel Farac

Restoring Biodiversity at RBACS Carolyn Losee

Shared Values Russ Greenfield

Drawdown: Marin Draw Annika Osborn

Larvae Dine on Plastic Jean Fraschina

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