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Dear Ranchita Community,
The Montezuma Valley Volunteer Community Service Organization (MVVCSO) is committed to serving all residents of our rural, low-income, elderly-heavy community. On April 21, 2025, the Board will hold an emergency meeting to address discriminatory membership policies in our 2020 Bylaws, which limited Voting Members to registered voters in the 92066 ZIP code. This requirement excluded eligible residents, violating California Civil Code § 51 and IRS 501(c)(3) standards, and hindered our mission.
To address this, we propose adopting an Interim Membership and Good Standing Policy that:
Removes the voter registration requirement, defining Voting Members as individuals 21+, residing in the Board-defined mapped boundary (per Policy Addendum), with Board-approved applications and good standing, per Article III, Section 1A.
Ensures accessible voting (in-person, mail, electronic) with large-print ballots and volunteer-driven carpools for elderly or disabled residents, per Article XV and ADA.
Defines good standing as attending one meeting annually, signing a mission pledge, and having no misconduct, with a fair appeal process, per Article III, Section 3C.
How to Get Involved:
Apply for Voting Member Status: Complete the Membership Application Form, available by request to Contact Info below, online https://mvvcso.org/downloads . Submit proof of residency (e.g., utility bill) and a mission pledge. Assistance (large-print, translation) is available from the Secretary.
Stay Informed: Check postings at the principal office (Siren board for now), food bank lot, community bulletins, or online https://mvvcso.org/notices for updates.
This interim policy is temporary, effective until new bylaws are ratified, anticipated by late 2025, subject to member approval per Article VIII. We’re working to rebuild trust and ensure MVVCSO serves everyone, supporting our food bank and grant pursuits (e.g., USDA, HRSA).
Contact: Reach the Secretary at 37370 Montezuma Valley Rd, Ranchita, CA 92066 or by phone: (760) 782-8449 or email: ranchita@mvvcso.org for questions or assistance.
Sincerely,
MVVCSO Interim Board of Directors
Erick Tronboll
Interim President
Jim Allen
Interim Vice President
Jamie Beals Ketelsen
Interim Secretary
Colleen James
Interim Treasurer
Patty Miller
Secretary of Record
Voting Board Member
Kristi Bruner
Voting Board Member
Janice Nay
Voting Board Member
Gabby Ohmert
Voting Board Member
Estimados miembros de la comunidad de Ranchita,
La Organización de Servicio Comunitario Voluntario del Valle de Montezuma (MVVCSO) tiene el compromiso de servir a todos los residentes de nuestra comunidad rural, de bajos ingresos y alta proporción de adultos mayores. El 21 de abril de 2025, el Consejo Directivo realizará una reunión de emergencia para abordar políticas discriminatorias de membresía incluidas en nuestros Estatutos del año 2020, las cuales limitaban los Miembros con Derecho a Voto a votantes registrados en el código postal 92066. Este requisito excluyó a residentes elegibles, violando el Código Civil de California § 51 y las normas IRS 501(c)(3), además de obstaculizar nuestra misión.
Para resolver esto, proponemos adoptar una Política Interina de Membresía y Buen Estatus que:
Cómo Participar:
Esta política interina es temporal y estará vigente hasta que se ratifiquen nuevos estatutos, lo cual se anticipa para finales de 2025, sujetos a aprobación por los miembros según Artículo VIII. Estamos trabajando para reconstruir la confianza y asegurar que MVVCSO sirva a todos, apoyando nuestro banco de alimentos y la búsqueda de subvenciones (por ejemplo, USDA, HRSA).
Contacto: Diríjase a la Secretaría en 37370 Montezuma Valley Rd, Ranchita, CA 92066 o al teléfono (760) 782-8449 o email: ranchita@mvvcso.org para preguntas o asistencia.
Atentamente,
Consejo Directivo Interino de MVVCSO
Erick Tronboll
Presidente Interino
Jim Allen
Vicepresidente Interino
Jamie Beals Ketelsen
Secretaria Interina
Colleen James
Tesorera Interina
Patty Miller
Secretaria de Registro
Miembro con Derecho a Voto del Consejo
Kristi Bruner
Miembro con Derecho a Voto del Consejo
Janice Nay
Miembro con Derecho a Voto del Consejo
Gabby Ohmert
Miembro con Derecho a Voto del Consejo