Mendocino Coast Writers Conference

Fort Bragg, CA   |  www.mcwc.org

Mission

The Mendocino Coast Writers Conference offers a place where writers find encouragement, expertise and inspiration.

Ruling year info

2010

Executive Director

Mrs. Karen Lewis

Board President

Mrs. Nona Smith

Main address

PO Box 2087

Fort Bragg, CA 95437 USA

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EIN

27-0302630

NTEE code info

Adult, Continuing Education (B60)

Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (A20)

IRS filing requirement

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Programs and results

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Annual Writing Conference and related literary events.

Three-day writers conference on a college campus, where aspiring writers work closely with visiting, published authors and literary professionals.

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Awards

Arts Champion Award in the Education category 2008

Arts Council of Mendocino County

Arts for our Future grant (funded by James Irvine Foundation) 2007

Community Foundation of Mendocino County

Arts for our Future grant (funded by James Irvine Foundation) 2009

Community Foundation of Mendocino County

Financials

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Operations

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Mendocino Coast Writers Conference

Board of directors
as of 06/07/2016
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mrs. Nona Smith

Retired Educator

Term: 2010 - 2015

Tony Eppstein

Retired, Computer Engineer

Norma Watkins

University Faculty Member

Jill Myers

Retired, University Administrator

Kate Erickson

Financial Consultant

Maureen Eppstein

Retired, Stanford University Administrator

Barbara Lee

Retired, Hospitality Industry

Ginny Rorby

Children's Book Author

Fran Schwartz

Retired, Educator

Henrietta Bensussen

Retired, Stanford University Press

Susan Bono

Freelance Editor

Amie McGee

Project Manager, Cypress House Press

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes