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At April 12, 2009 meeting, the RAGG board of directors voted unanamously to dissolve. Dissolution paperwork has ebbn filed with the Franchise Tax Board, CA Attorney General, and CA Secretary of State. Dissolution is completed. If you have any questions: email Rachel, treasurer.

RAGG was a California qualified non-profit organization #680482261, founded 2001 in Hayfork, CA.

MISSION STATEMENT: 
RAGG supports, advances, and promotes artistic awareness, participation, and expression in all areas of the Arts - visual, literary, and performing. RAGG is especially committed to mentoring young people in our community and acquainting them with new outlets to improve and enjoy their creative talents. RAGG hopes to sponsor workshops for artists and crafters of all ages, exhibits of local art works, craft shows, concerts, recitals and jam sessions, as well as other events in conjunction with like minded organizations.

HISTORY OF RAGG EVENTS:
2009
- Jan 2009 - RAGG meeting at Hayfork High School. At this meeting, it was decide to not continue with shifting the non-profit over to Trinity Art Cycle and instead to make steps towards dissolving the non-profit corporation.
- Feb 9, 2009 - RAGG meeting at Hayfork High School at 3:30pm. Discussion of dissolution.
- March 9, 2009 - RAGG meeting at Hayfork High School at 3:30pm. Discussion of dissolution.
- April 12, 2009 - RAGG meeting at Hayfork High School at 3:30pm. Unanamous vote for dissolution. Filed preliminary paperwork.
- May - July, 2009 - Final paperwork filed and dissolution is completed.

2008
~ Feb 13, 2008: RAGG meeting at Northern Delights Coffeehouse. January meeting cancelled due to snow.
- March 12, 2008: RAGG meeting at Northern Delights Coffeehouse.
- April 16, 2008: RAGG meeting at Northern Delights Coffeehouse.
- May 21, 2008 - RAGG meeting at Northern Delights Coffeehouse.
- June 18, 2008 - RAGG meeting at home of Joy Nelson. Made signs for Open Studios Tour.
- June 21, 2008: First Annual Hayfork Open Studios Self-Guided Tour. Tour maps and coupons for Hayfork businesses were available at Feed Store in Post Office Square. Participants included: Tim & Sue Ford - Stone Tops (furniture and useful objects made of stone and wood, Highway 3, Peanut); Loren & Lisa - Head Change Arts - glass blowers (jewelry and ornamental items made of glass, glass working demonstrations, downtown Hayfork); Angenette Taft - quilters workroom (long-arm quilting machine demonstrations, downtown Hayfork); Susie Rose (acrylic painting,off Big Creek Road), and Sunshine Gardens (quilts by Althea Hubbard, downtown Hayfork). Some studios offered light refreshments provided by RAGG.
- July 9, 2008: RAGG meeting at Northern Delights Coffeehouse.
- August 12, 2008: RAGG meeting at Northern Delights Coffeehouse.
- September 8, 2008: RAGG meeting at Art room at Hayfork High School. October meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
- November 10, 2008: RAGG meeting at Art room at Hayfork High School. All RAGG board members attended, as well as 4 persons from Trinity ArtCycle, and 2 additional guests. It was unanamously decided to shift the non-profit over to Trinity ArtCycle. To that end, Shirley Cole resigned as a board member, and 3 new board members were voted in, creating a full board. New board members are Kimberly Piazza, Paula Masterman, and SuZan Laberteaux. Kimberly has our bylaws and articles of incorporation to review, for potential changes to fit their organization.
- Dec 2008 - RAGG meeting at Hayfork High School.

2007
~ Nov 14, 2007: RAGG Annual Meeting (after 1 year hiatus). Joy Nelson has moved back to Hayfork, and meeting was at her house.
~ Dec 12, 2007: RAGG meeting at Northern Delights. Joy, Rachel and Shirley attended. Sue Ford was a guest.

2006
~ July 6, 2006: First meeting after a year's hiatus was held at Enchanted Florist. 3 guests attended. 
~ August - November 2006: Monthly meetings at various locations in Hayfork. At November 2007 meeting, it was decided to postpone future RAGG meetings for up to one year, meeting again no later than November 2007.

2005
~ February 2005: Due to various reasons, RAGG board of directors decided NOT to "merge" with TCACA. RAGG passed a resolution to this effect. TCACA board was informed at their next meeting. Rachel continued to attend TCACA meetings for several more months. 
~ June 2005: RAGG a sponsor of 2nd Annual "our Town Spring Crafts Festival in Post Office Square.
~ June 19, 2005: It was voted to put monthly meetings on hold (for up to 1 year), due to lack of participation. There will be annual meeting no later than July 2006
~ December 2005: RAGG a sponsor of 3rd Annual "Our Town" Christmas Crafts Festival at Hayfork Elementary School This was a 2-day event.

2004
~ May 1, 2004: Gourmet burrito sale at Hayfork Community Center Spring Fling & Rummage Sale.
~ June 6, 2004: RAGG a sponsor of 1st Annual "Our Town" Spring Crafts Festival in Post Office Square.
~ July 19, 2004: Meeting and discussion with newly formed Trinity County Arts Council Association in regards to a possible "merger" of 2 organizations, to create one non-profit Arts Council serving all of Trinity county. Emphasis to be placed on continuing previous services, especially working with children and youth, and on making it a truly countywide arts council. TCAC stopped being a county organization on June 30, 2004. TCACA took it's place, until they could reform as a non-profit. 
~ August 2, 2004: RAGG passed a resolution to amend bylaws and do the paperwork involved in merging with TCACA. Subsequent non-profit corporation would adopt the name of “Trinity County Arts Council” (TCAC). RAGG name would be used to refer to former RAGG board, which would become a Hayfork regional sub-committee of TCAC, as a model for future regional sub-committees.
~ December 2004: RAGG a sponsor of 2nd Annual "Our Town" Christmas Crafts Festival at Critser Hall at Hayfork Elementary School.
~ December 2004: RAGG made a donation to Hayfork Scholarship Foundation.

Learn more about history of Trinity County Arts Council and how they transitioned from a county entity to a non-profit corporation.

2003
~ Spring 2003: Published and distributed "RAGGTimes" newsletter.
~ May 3, 2003: Gourmet burrito sale at Hayfork Community Center Spring Fling & Rummage Sale.
~ May 11, 2003: RAGG table at Salt Creek Nursery's Mother's Day Celebration. Sold Jody Loghry's artwork. Proceeds went to Jody's college fund. She is an aspiring art student at College of Redwoods.
~ August 14, 2003: RAGG sponsored Kids Art in the Park free event with fish printing, sidewalk chalk art contest, watermelon seed spitting contest, and refreshments. 
~ August 22 - 24, 2003: RAGG booth at Trinity County Fair.
~ October 6, 2003: RAGG made a donation to sponsor the Hay! Film Festival at Hayfork High School, a project of Hayfork High School student, Matt Johansing.
~ October 18, 2003: Gourmet burrito sale at Hayfork Community Center Fall Fling & Rummage Sale.
~ November 23, 2003: RAGG a sponsor of 1st Annual "Our Town" Christmas Crafts Fair in Post Office Square.
~ November 28 - December 30, 2003: RAGG coordinated Fine Art exhibit by RAGG artists at Trinity County Arts Council 2nd Annual Holiday Fine Art & Gift Show at Main Street Gallery in Weaverville.
~ December 12, 2003: RAGG made a donation to Hayfork Scholarship Foundation.

2002
~ January 11, 2002: RAGG Drop-in & Potluck at VFW Hall in Hayfork. Sharing and display of artworks.
~ April 27, 2002: RAGG Spring Social & Potluck at VFW Hall. Live music and belly dancing. Sharing and display of artworks.
~ May 12, 2002: RAGG table at Salt Creek Nursery Mother's Day Celebration. Sold Fimo artwork and food & refreshments.
~ July 20, 2002: RAGG sponsored free Fimo workshop at Hayfork High School.
~ August 23-25, 2002: RAGG booth at Trinity County Fair.
~ November 16, 2002: Reception & potluck for RAGG artists and art at Treasure Chest in Hayfork.
~ November 29 - December 31, 2002: RAGG coordinated a Fine Art exhibit by RAGG artists at Trinity County Arts Council Grand Opening of Main Street Gallery in Weaverville. We were first to exhibit in their new gallery space on Main Street.

2001
~ Spring 2001: Began regular meetings. Adopted by-laws and Articles of Incorporation.
~ May 13, 2001: RAGG table at Salt Creek Nursery's Mother's Day Celebration.
~ July 2001: Achieved California 501(c)3 non-profit corporation status.
~ August 24-26, 2001: RAGG booth at Trinity County Fair. Introduced RAGG, displayed artworks, and collected contact info from interested persons.
~ October 8, 2001: Public meeting at Hayfork High School Library to introduce RAGG and to connect with interested persons and potential board members. 
~ November 2, 2001: RAGG Drop-in & Potluck at Roderick Senior Center. Live music and sharing and display of artworks and handmade musical instruments.
~ Winter 2001: RAGG coordinated with Ruthie Meigs to hold Hyampom Party for High School Seniors & Auction of Youth Art.

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