ANNUAL REPORT

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OFFICERS John Fonseca, President Fonsecas Design Shop Tim Miller, Vice President IHA PArtnership Gina Franklin, Secretary Grahovac Construction Company, Inc. Ed Burr, Treasurer EDCO Disposal __________________________________________________________ BOARD MEMBERS Annie Chase Garage Fitness Yvonne Garrett City of La Mesa Joaquin Huertero Sporting SD Soccer Club Scott Kilian LPL Daniel Kindron Sharp Grossmont Hospital Julie Lupo Coldwell Banker West Brian Marshall La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Nikolas Parrish Rainbow Investment Co. Michael Pundeff MVP Law Firm Yvette Snyder EDCO Disposal Rhianne Steins Retired Genevieve Suzuki Suzuki, Zandovskis & Yip, LLP __________________________________________________________ STAFF Misty Thompson LMP&RF Executive Director 20

18 EMERITUS MEMBERS

George Bailey, Retired

County Board of Spervisors

Gary Clasen

Continental Catering

Michael A. Collins

Michael Collins Fine Jewelry

STRATEGIC VISION

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CORE VALUES - These are the things that guide all that we do.

CORE PURPOSE - This is our reason for being.

VIVID DESCRIPTIONS - This is how we achieve success.

Enhance and create a sense of community through recreational experiences for all agesPromote La Mesa as a healthy place to liveRespect and encourage individual ability and creativityDemonstrate honesty, integrity, and equality

To facilitate quality projects and programs that provide activities that strengthen community and family bonds as well as foster pride in La Mesa and in its parks

We are a model foundation for community activismWe celebrate our parksWe will engage community volunteers and efficiently use community resources and partnerships

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STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR OUR FOUNDATION'S FUTURE

"BHAG" BIG, HAIRY, AUDACIOUS GOAL

On July 19, 2017, the Board of Directors held a half-day strategic planning session.The purpose of this planning session was to revisit the goals of the Foundation and to establish a plan of action for the next two to ten years. After a great four-hour session, the board agreed on one "BHAG" (Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal) long-term goal (8-10 years) and an ongoing short-term (1-3 years) work plan.

- Work with City on all aspects of MacArthur Park *New Intergenerational Community and Aquatics Center and Park *Play a key role in development and fundraising

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ONGOING WORK PLAN Short-Term Goals (1-3 years)

PARK IMPROVEMENTS - Complete fundraising goals for “Its Child’s Play” playground project (renovate 5 playgrounds in 5 parks) *Jackson Park and Northmont Park – Complete *Vista La Mesa Park – Complete *La Mesita Park – (fundraising complete) *Collier Park – (fundraising complete)

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - Increase awareness of parks and programs - Increase membership and seek strong committee leadership - Present 1-2 times annually to Council - Develop strong community partnerships with businesses - Grow “Expand the Parks” Program (free fun community events)

FUNDRAISING - Expand La Mesa Rocks and Cornhole Fundraisers - Annual Campaign - Research grant and other funding opportunities

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During 2017-18 the Foundation held two fundraisers with a net revenue over $40,000. Thank you to everyone who supported these events. 3rd Annual La Mesa Rocks Fundraiser

IT'S CHILD'S PLAY Capital Campaign

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2017 Cornhole Tournament

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During 2017-18, thanks to generous donations to the It's Child's Play Capital Campaign, the Foundation funded a new playground at Vista La Mesa Park!

IT'S CHILD'S PLAY PROGRESS

VISTA LA MESA PARK

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During 2017-18, the Foundation offered multiple free community events in La Mesa Parks including six Sundays at Six Summer Concerts at Harry Griffen Park and three Movies in the Parks.

EXPAND THE PARKS

SUNDAYS AT SIX SUMMER CONCERTS

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EXPAND THE PARKS

Movie in La Mesita Park

Dive-In Movie at the Municipal Pool

Movie in MacArthur Park

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THANK YOU 2017-18 Supporters

Your support means the world to us! $5,000+ Ed and Sandy Burr EDCO AMR Sharp Grossmont Hospital $2,500+ Grahovac Construction Grossmont Center $1,000+ Kristine Alessio Annie Chase Coldwell West Foundation Copy It Fonseca's Designs Yvonne Garrett Heartland Jeromes Julie Lupo Laurie MacDonald Sporting SD Rhianne Steins Genevieve Suzuki $500+ Great Western Sally Harris Hooleys Scott Killian Kimley Horn Miramar General Walter Mitchell R&S Tax and Financial

$100+ Aquirre and Associates Barona Ballast Point BLO Calistrong Carmel Mountain Ranch DiMille's Gordon Biersch Grand Colonial Isle Surfboard La Jolla Stone Etching La Mesa Hills Dentist Laser Clinique Los Primos Ella MacArthur Aja Marin Paradise Point Sombreros Walter Redondo Sheldons Dr. Stormberg Orthodontics Walt Vasquez