Learn more about Scotts Valley Senior Life Association (SVSLA), our funding, board of directors, and history.

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Funding

One thing unique about SVSLA is there are no paid employees and no rent to pay! This means our expenses are very low, allowing nearly 100% of donations received to be used to directly help seniors living in the area of Scotts Valley, California.

The pie chart below shows expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021.

Scotts Valley Senior Life Association expenditures fiscal year end 3/31/21

SVSLA 3/31/2020 Fiscal Year End Grants & Programs

Note regarding FYE 3/21/2021: In compliance with state and local COVID-19 pandemic safety regulations, during FYE 3/21/2021, SVSLA sponsored regular “virtual” (online) Senior Life Online workshops without cost for local senior citizens. Our expenses were minimal as were requests from the community, primarily due to the pandemic.

Board of Directors

Dave Hodgin, BA, CMC  —  President

Dave Hodgin
Dave Hodgin’s distinguished career spans several continents as well as industries in leadership positions in consulting, sales, distribution, corporate administration, and finance. He has completed 47 years as a professional Business and Management Consultant, continuing to serve clients throughout the United States and overseas from a base at The Pathfinder Companies’ offices in Scotts Valley, California, where he supervises the work of all consultants. He served as the President and Chairman of the Institute of Management Consultants, Northern California Chapter and on the board of the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (a CA state agency). He also served for 15 years as a Director of the local water district, on the board of the Association of California Water Districts and the Executive Committee of that industry’s Joint Powers Insurance Authority. Dave also founded and currently chairs the Monterey Bay Consultants Group and was the 2006-2007 President of the California/Hawaii/Nevada District Exchange Clubs. He is a founder of Surf City Exchange Club and currently a member of the Scotts Valley Planning Commission, and treasurer of the Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild. He was honored by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce as the “2015 Scotts Valley Man of the Year.”

Jack Dilles – Vice President

Jack Dilles, CPFO
Jack Dilles has lived in Scotts Valley for 26 years with his wife Lisa, where they raised their two sons. He was elected to the Scotts Valley City Council in 2016 and served as Mayor in 2019. In his role as Council Member, he is active assisting seniors on the AAA (Area Agency on Aging) Advisory Council. He also serves on interagency committees focused on clean air, clean energy, sustainable groundwater and recycling. He previously served on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education for 10 years. He spent his career serving as Finance Director for the cities of Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz and Morgan Hill; and he served in financial management jobs for Santa Cruz County and the State of California. He has an undergraduate degree in business administration and an MBA, both from San Jose State University. He is a certified public finance officer (CPFO). He is active in the community, including the local Kiwanis and Exchange Clubs, as well as the Scotts Valley Historical Society. He loves to ride his bicycle around Scotts Valley, and fulfilled a long-time dream by cycling across the country from Virginia to Oregon in 2013.

George Haas  —  Secretary

George Haas
George Haas has been a Scotts Valley resident for over 30 years. His son and daughter both attended Scotts Valley schools and graduated from Cal and UCLA, respectively. He was a charter member of the Friends of Glenwood and is gratified to see their vision come to fruition as the Glenwood Open Space Preserve. A graduate of Washington State University with a BA in Business Management. He earned his General Contractors license working for 15 years in the remodeling business. That experience led to 20 years active in the insurance industry, and finally securities licensing as a financial advisor. He specialized in retirement planning, and now is semi-retired himself. He enjoys writing, photography and videography, using his special talents to produce Youtube videos of Senior Life events. He hosts SENIOR LIFE ONLINE and is happy to tutor seniors who need assistance learning how to use Zoom.

Our History

Scotts Valley Senior Life Association (SVSLA) received 501(c)(3) tax deductible status as a non-profit organization in February 2010. Our EIN number is 26-4549259. SVSLA is our new name reflecting our service to senior citizens living in the broader Scotts Valley area. Prior to March 2016, our name was Montevalle Community Life (MCL).

Some of our Constituents

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SVSLA Memberships

Scotts Valley Senior Life Association is a member of these organizations in Scotts Valley, California, which serve senior citizens in the area:

Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce member

Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce member

Scotts Valley Senior Center sponsor

Scotts Valley Senior Center sponsor

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