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The next RAGG meeting will be on WED APRIL 16 at Northern Delights Coffeehouse in Hayfork. Meeting will start promptly at 4pm, as they close at 5pm. Come early (3:30-4pm) for social time. Agenda items include: planning for First Annual Hayfork Open Studios art classes for RAGG members; and assistance for Indian Valley Day Camp arts program. The tentative date of SAT JUNE 21 has been closen for the Open Studios. Maps will be made available at the Feed Store in Post Office Square. Open to the public. We are looking for new members and officers, in short, anyone interested in helping to foster the arts in Hayfork and surrounds. We welcome community input! Arts includes traditional 2 and 3 dimensional, as well as theatre, music, poetry, and more! More info: Joy Nelson (secretary) at 628-1603 or call Rachel Anderson (treasurer) at 628-4579 or email Rachel.

RAGG is 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 SPONSORED/INVOLVED EVENTS:
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.

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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