Golden Rain Foundation

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GRF is responsible for seven clubhouses, five pools, two fitness centers, the equestrian center and trails, two garden centers, two golf courses, the tennis complex, plus the fine arts and crafts facilities. GRF oversees those important services residents count on: the private bus system, security patrols, gates, cable system, roads, parking lots, and the maintenance of all common buildings and properties. GRF also oversees Laguna Woods Village's extensive social and recreational programs. GRF Board Directors are elected by the Members of three Mutual Housing Boards and serve three-year overlapping terms. Approximately one third of the Board seats are filled by annual election. Each member of a mutual corporation is a resident member of Golden Rain Foundation of Laguna Woods. Members of the boards of the mutual housing corporations exercise the voting power for electing members of the GRF Board. GRF's affairs are governed by a board of directors of resident members elected by the corporation members.

2024 Election Information


NOTICE OF THE 60th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF
THE GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION OF LAGUNA WOODS
A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MUTUAL, BENEFIT CORPORATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 60th annual meeting of the Golden Rain Foundation of Laguna Woods (GRF) corporate members will take place:

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 10 a.m.

THIS OPEN MEETING SHALL BE HELD in the board room and hosted as a virtual meeting from the principal offices of the corporation at 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING is to:

  1. Fill six vacancies (five regular and one United delegate position) on the GRF board of directors. Three terms are to conclude at the 2027 annual election, one term to conclude at the 2026 annual election, and two terms are to conclude at the 2025 annual election. One of the three vacancies on the GRF board of directors will be filled by a United Laguna Woods Mutual board delegate, selected by the United Mutual board of directors, according to Article 6, Section 6.2 of the GRF bylaws; and
  2. If after the close of nominations, the number of nominees is equal to or less than the number of board vacancies, those nominated and qualified (other than the United Mutual delegate) shall be declared elected by acclimation, according to Article 8, Section 8.3.2 of the GRF bylaws.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Don’t miss the chance to get to know who is running for the GRF board during a “Meet the Candidates” forum on Friday, October 18, at 9:30 a.m. in the board room, located in the Laguna Woods Village Community Center at 24351 El Toro Road, or via a live Village Television (TV6) broadcast.

The candidates:

  • Alison Bok
  • Bunny Carpenter
  • Gary Duerst
  • Donald Hauptman
  • James Hopkins
  • Yvonne Horton
  • Manohar Motwani
  • Sue Quam
  • Brad Rinehart
  • Martin Roza
  • Reza Karimi (withdrawn)
  • Marie Collins (withdrawn)
  • Ellen Leonard (now the United delegate to the GRF board)

Board Members

Board Meetings

Golden Rain Foundation board meetings are typically held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 9:30AM in the Board Room. Refer to the online Board Calendar for specific meeting dates & times.

Committees

Community Activities Committee

The Community Activities Committee develops programs and procedures in cooperation with the Recreation and Special Events Department and makes appropriate recommendations to the GRF board, including, but not limited to, reviewing and evaluating community activity policies; evaluating and responding to feedback regarding the use, modifications or expansion of facilities designed to meet the community’s recreational and social needs; reviewing, analyzing and developing information and proposals regarding fees for use of community facilities by residents, guests and outside organizations; and reviewing capital requirements, service levels and projected revenue related to Recreation operations and recommending appropriate action to the GRF board. The Committee meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Center Board Room. Refer to the online board calendar for specific meeting dates and times. Refer to the online board calendar for specific meeting dates and times.


Finance Committee

The Finance Committee serves as a liaison between the GRF and Financial Services Division. It reviews monthly financial statements and other reports affecting the financial status of this corporation and review performance in relation to the annual operating budget. The committee meets bimonthly on the third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Center Board Room. Refer to the online board calendar for specific meeting dates and times.


Mobility and Vehicles Committee

The Mobility and Vehicles Committee serves as liaison between the Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors and Village Management Services, Inc. for all transportation issues and to ensure that transportation services meet the needs of the community. The committee meets quarterly on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Center Board Room. Refer to the online board calendar for specific meeting dates and times.


Landscape Committee

The Landscape Committee serves as liaison between the GRF Board and Landscape Division and performs duties as promoting water efficiency throughout the community, determining maintenance service levels, and evaluating capital. The committee meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Center Board Room. Refer to the online board calendar for specific meeting dates and times.


Maintenance and Construction Committee

The Maintenance and Construction Committee is responsible for overseeing GRF building facilities along with its equipment and fixtures. The task of this committee is to make sure these meet the requirements of the community. The committee meets bimonthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Center Board Room. Refer to the online board calendar for specific meeting dates and times.


Media and Communications Committee

The responsibility of the Media and Communications Committee is to ensure two-way communications amongst the management, Board, and the residents. The committee meets quarterly on the third Monday of January, April, July and October at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Center Board Room. Refer to the online board calendar for specific meeting dates and times.


Security and Community Access Committee

The Security and Community Access Committee informs the GRF Board as to the latest developments, trends, and innovations in the field of community association security. It evaluates existing security policies and recommends changes of said policies, as appropriate, to the GRF Board. The committee meets bimonthly on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Center Board Room. Refer to the online board calendar for specific meeting dates and times.


Executive Hearings Committee

The Executive Hearings Committee is a closed committee that conducts meetings to hear and act on disciplinary hearing matters in which the violations occurred at GRF facilities. This closed committee meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Willow Room. Refer to the online board calendar for specific meeting dates and times.