I. CALLING LIST PROJECT
Thirteen of the twenty pages of the Calling List (Newsletter mailing list) have been distributed. Four of those pages have been completed and returned. There appears to be little success in encouraging those called to send a contribution. Those that stated they would be sending a donation will be receiving a letter, with a return enevelop, confirming that information.

II. PAST DONORS
By the end of next week, past donors will be receiving a letter thanking them for their past support and requesting continued support.

III. BENEFIT LUNCHEON/AUCTION
Auction items are coming in. We are receiving items from a number of faithful Caspar supporters. There are still tickets available. Each Board Member is responsble for 5 tickets. Advertising will begin the second week in May. Ruth Dell'Ara and myself reviewed the Albion River Inn and the potential logistics of the Auction, including the auctioneer, Kelly Peterson, and the Caspar String Quartet. We need to acquire a sound system for Kelly. If anyone has access to a sound system appropriate for her use, please let me know.

IV. GRANTS
     The Coast Conservancy Grant: They were contacted via email, again, on April 21, 1999, just asking for the courtesy of being informed of their determination of a $6,800 submitted January 19, 1999. There have been many contacts, but no answers.
     The Turner Grant: This has been a group effort, Michael Potts, Patty Madigan, and myself. I will be finishing this grant application by the end of next week. The amount we will be requesting will be a little less than $60,000.
     The Gates Foundation: I am attempting to determine if Caspar would be eligible for a grant to create a library with a computer and internet access. California is one of the eligible states for 1999 and the community has to be at 10% poverty level.
     The Lied Foundation: This a far reach, but sometimes those grantors that look the most impossible can be sparked into action by something about your particular project hitting a personal and familiar cord in them. I will be giving it a shot.

V. NEWSLETTER
The newsletter is currently in the hands of the set up artist/designer. The targeted mailing date is May 12th.

VI. ALLIANCE MEETING
To strenghten Caspar's partnership with Coastal Conservancy, Mendocino Land Trust, Trust for Public Land, and the State Parks, a meeting was organized following the meeting with Senator Wes Chesbro and State Parks Director Rusty Areias. Those individuals in attendance were: Greg Picard, State Parks: Julia McIver, Coastal Conservancy; Roger Sternberg, MLT;: Andrew Vesselinovitch, TPL; and, representing the Caspar Community, Patty Madigan, Judy Tarbell, and myself. Discussion centered around how we could work together collaboratively to gain the best advantage for each of our individual projects.

VII. MARKETING
     Santa Rosa Press-Democrat -- Saturday, April 17th, issue on Gorse and Caspar.
     CC Spoke at the Mendocino Coast Audubon Society's Board Meeting on April 26th. Have been asked to attend the Jewish Community Board Meeting at 5 PM on May 7th. I have been invited to speak to the Mendocino Lions Club on May 7th at 7 PM.
     Caspar is in need of a brochure. Now with the tourist season beginning, we could spread our message farther and wider through the use of a brochure.
     For local information, we need a sign board of some sort in front of the office. This could be available to anyone in the community, within reason, who may have announcements. It could be another community-building devise.

VIII. FOR CONSIDERATION
We are beginning to create very good and current lists. Who should these lists be available to? This question is for office information.