November - CLCA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION • SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CHAPTER
A Tradition of Excellence • www.clcasfba.org
NOVEMBER 2013 • Vol. 37, Issue No. 11
Celebrate the
Holiday Season
with your CLCA Family!
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Pasta Moon, Half Moon Bay
Thursday, November 7, 2013:
315 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
SFBA Chapter Installation Night
Chapter Holiday Party will feature a
year’s chapter board and welcome our new chapter board members for 2014. Along
This year’s CLCA San Francisco Bay Area
relaxing lunch in Half Moon Bay. Pasta
Moon is our destination. Nestled in
charming downtown Half Moon Bay, a
lovely quaint area full of independently
owned boutiques, the restaurant’s menu
features the freshest seasonal ingredients.
We will be dining in the Music Box
Lounge, an open, airy room with extremely
high ceilings. This dining area will be very
festive with holiday music and decorations
throughout.
(continued on page 9)
Please join us for an evening of honors and festivities as we recognize and thank this
with our Executive Board and the Auxiliary Board, we will be swearing in the officers of
the Foothill College Student Hort Club. This is always a great social event and a
wonderful way to thank our chapter board members who work so diligently on our
behalf. We will also recognize our regular member and associate member of the year.
Please make plans to join us.
When
Thursday, November 7, 2013
5:30 p.m. no host cocktails
6:30 p.m. dinner
Where
Poplar Creek Golf Club
1700 Coyote Point Dr
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 522-4653
Cost
$40 members
$55 non-members
RSVP
Larry Scott at (408) 687-1103 or email
integmail@comcast.net.
•If your a Partner for Success in 2013,
you may use your comp. ticket.
•New or potential new members are
free for their first meeting.
•All those making reservations and not
attending will be billed for the number
of reservations made.
Directions
From north: US-101 S toward SAN
JOSE. Take the POPLAR AVENUE
exit. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto E
POPLAR AVE. Turn RIGHT onto N
HUMBOLDT ST. Turn RIGHT onto
PENINSULA AVE. Continue onto
COYOTE POINT DR.
From South: US-101 N toward SAN
FRANCISCO. Take the PENINSULA
AVE exit toward BURLINGAME.
Turn RIGHT onto N BAYSHORE
BLVD. Turn LEFT onto COYOTE
POINT DR.
T
he Board Meets
By Heidi K. Johnson
The CLCA SFBA
Chapter board met
Septemer 26, 2013, at Peninsula Building
Materials Showroom, 2490 E. Charleston
Road, Mtn. View, CA. Larry Scott called the
meeting to order at 5:35 pm.
Roll Call
Barry and Mary Cohen, Nate Crosby, Larry
Edginton, Kurt Elvert, Judy Fulton, Astrid
Gaiser, Michael Gladden, Heidi Johnson,
Jackie Marsey, Frank Niccoli, Larry Scott,
James Walker.
August Board Meeting Minutes
Todd Bradrick presented minutes from the
August board meeting. Frank Niccoli
motioned to approve the minutes, Barry
Cohen seconded. Motion passed.
August Treasurer’s Report
Michael Gladden presented the Treasurer’s
Report from the August board meeting.
Frank Niccoli motioned to approve the
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treasurer’s report, Barry Cohen seconded.
Motion passed.
State Liason
•Larry Rohlfes, interim executive director,
is asking for contributions for LandPAC.
•February 12, 2015 is the date for the new
Landscape Industry Show North. We will
be partnering with NorCal.
•The San Francisco Flower and Garden
Show has new owners and would like
CLCA to participate.
•Sandra Giarde has been hired as CLCA’s
new executive director.
•It was suggested that a LEAF scholarship
be established for Sharon McGuire. Frank
motioned the chapter allocate $1000 for
the fund. Barry Cohen seconded the
amended motion. Motion passed.
•Current chapter LEAF fund are not fully
funded due to funding of honorariums.
•The annual convention is November 13-16.
James Walker suggested sponsoring a
couple of Foothill students to attend.
Foothill Hort Club
•Jackie is organizing the Landscape
Contractors’ Forum at Foothill College on
November 19.
•Larry Scott and Mary Cohen were asked
to attend the October 23, Student Mixer to
introduce students to CLCA and LEAF.
•Judy Fulton and James Walker have been
working on a program called “Pathway to
Work” with the objective of bringing
students into CLCA.
Golf Tournament
Ninty-seven people have signed up for the
tournament. 104 spots are available.
SFFGS Booth
James Walker asked the board whether the
booth was worthwhile.
Garden Tour
Astrid Gaiser will help with the 2014
Garden Tour.
Awards
•Barry Cohen is following up on unpaid
awards sponsorships.
•The Decathlon Club needs to be booked
and the deposit paid soon if the chapter
wishes to use the venue in 2014.
CLCA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
November 2013
Upcoming Events
A Message from the President
7
Little Things Matter
By Larry Scott, Integrity Landscape
We are coming into my favorite time of the
year... the season that focuses on family and
friends.
The pace that is required during the
course of a year is staggering at times. It
challenges us to perform a juggling act that
would impress P.T. Barnum. The object is
to give quality time to family, work, and
The CLCA State Convention will be
happening in our backyard this year... over
in Carmel Valley near Monterey, November
13-16. I hope to see a good showing from
the Bay Area, especially at the General
Membership meeting on Thursday
afternoon. This is our opportunity to throw
our “10 cents” in and to get firsthand
CLCA in that order, not to mention the
information on everything going on at the
When I think there is no way any of this is
which is a new Executive Director. I hope
other areas that pop up. It can become
overwhelming, exhausting, and frustrating.
going to work, a really cool thing happens,
a moment or an event arises which
State level. There are many new things
happening at the state level, not the least of
you will make an effort to attend.
Also taking place that weekend is the
completely makes everything that has
Retirement/Appreciation dinner for Sharon
youngest son comes up to you and just lays
association for 30 years. I hope you will
transpired in the past seem to just wash
away. A moment such as when your
his head on your shoulder and thanks you
for what you do for the family. Or a client
calls you out of the blue and thanks you for
going above and beyond for them. It’s the
little things that keep you in the game, and
McGuire. Sharon, CLCA’s Executive
Director who retired in June, served our
plan to attend. Check the CLCA website at
www.clca.org for details and to register for
the convention and the dinner.
We’ll be rounding out the chapter year
with a holiday lunch on December 8, in
keep you giving your very best in every
Half Moon Bay. Thank you to Vicky Parrott
Installation Dinner on Thursday, November
wish the best for all, and I hope this season
area of your life.
Our chapter will be holding our
7, at Poplar Creek Golf Club in San Mateo.
Please join us as we recognize the service of
our current board and install our 2014
Chapter Executive Board as well as the 2014
Auxiliary Board. We may even recognize a
few of our outstanding members.
for putting this together.
As the Holiday Season approaches, I
brings you and your families together. As
always, I hope you are as busy as you want
to be.
Happy Holidays!
Larry Scott
Chapter Installation Night. Poplar
Creek Golf Club, 1700 Coyote Point
Dr., San Mateo, CA 94401. See p. 1.
13-16 CLCA Annual Convention, Carmel
21
Valley. www.clca.org for details.
Chapter Board meeting. 5 p.m.
Peninsula Building Materials,
2490 E. Charleston Rd, Mt. View.
December 2013
8
Chapter Holiday Party. Pasta Moon,
Half Moon Bay, 12 noon. See p. 1 for
details, registration form on p. 7.
SFBA Chapter
Scholarship Funds
The SFBA Chapter has established
scholarship funds through the Landscape
Educational Advancement Foundation
(LEAF) with the following balances:
SFBA Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8,627.95
John Lyngso Honorarium . .$13,696.94
Herbert Frank Memorial . . .$15,975.00
Hans Biland Memorial . . . . .$10,875.00
Bill Hayes Memorial . . . . . . .$13,205.00
Klaus R. Hertzer Memorial .$10,725.00
G. Kunimoto Memorial . . . .$12,470.00
Ken Jenner Memorial . . . . . .$11,917.15
Paul Shogren Memorial . . . .$15,820.43
Edron Schneider Memorial .$11,000.00
Dr. Barry Cohen PhD
Honorarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000.00
Joe & Sally Tanouye Memorial
Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 1,500.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130,812.47
To make a donation to one of these
funds, send a check payable to “LEAF”
to: CLCA, 1491 River Park Drive, #100,
Sacramento, CA 95815-8899.
(408) 266-1717
f (408) 264-1717
License #472305
J.Arnaz Tree Movers
1593 Koch Lane, San Jose, CA 95125
www.treemovingexperts.com
www.clcasfba.org
November 2013 • 3
2013 SF Bay Area Chapter Contacts
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
NATE CROSBY
(408) 417-5137
Crosby Landscaping crosbylandscaping@gmail.com
PRESIDENT
LARRY SCOTT
(408) 687-1103
Integrity Landscape Services integmail@comcast.net
VICE PRESIDENT / MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
RICK CAMIN
(650) 964-1078
Camin Landscaping
rick@caminland.com
TREASURER
MICHAEL GLADDEN
McClintock Landscape
(408) 761-5969
lawndart2012@gmail.com
SECRETARY
TODD BRADRICK
The Celtis Group
(408) 487-9620
toddb@celtisgroup.net
ASSOCIATE LIAISON
LARRY EDGINTON
(408) 394-9313
Horizon
larry.edginton@horizononline.com
AUXILIARY PRESIDENT(S)
MARY COHEN
CINDY SINGLETARY
(408) 981-2955
marycohen@aol.com
(408) 741-4803
cynsingletary@comcast.net
VICKY PARROTT
AUXILIARY TREASURER
CHARLENE OTT
(650) 377-1965
victoriala@att.net
artners for
P
By Larry Edginton, Horizon
S
uccess
It is the time of year when we give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. The CLCA
San Francisco Bay Area chapter is thankful for the many sponsors who contribute each year
to make our chapter one of the best in the state. Thank you for your generosity and for
making our many great events possible.
We truly appreciate the support of our sponsors and hope that we can count on you
again in 2014. As you’re going over budgets for next year, please consider adding a line
item to sponsor the CLCA SFBA chapter through our Partners Program. We’ll be asking for
commitments later this year. Your support is vital to the success of our many events
throughout the year.
For more information on the Partners for Success program, or to make a commitment,
please email me, Larry Edington, at larry.edginton@horizononline.com or give me a call at
(408) 394-9313.
Delta Bluegrass • Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery • Ewing Irrigation
Diamond Partners
Horizon Distributors • Hunter/FX Luminaire • Imperial Sprinkler
John Deere Landscapes • Lyngso Garden Materials, Inc. • Pacific Nurseries
Colony Landscape and Maintenance • Landscape Contractors Insurance Services, Inc.
Gold Partners
(650) 948-7858
leocharlene@comcast.net
AUXILIARY SECRETARY
JILL HERTZER
(408) 690-8957
Jillsela@sbcglobal.net
STUDENT CLUB PRESIDENT
SUSAN STANSBURY
stansburysusan@gmail.com
BAY BREEZE EDITOR
JERRIE BEARD
(530) 621-1701
Jerrie Beard & Associates jsb@beardassociates.com
CLCA State Headquarters
1491 River Park Drive, Ste. 100
Sacramento CA 95815-8899
(916) 830-2780 • (800) 448-2522
(916) 830-2788 Fax • email: hq@clca.org
Peninsula Building Materials, Inc. • Samscaping • The Urban Farmer
Camin Landscaping • Landsculpt Gardens • Modern Landscaping
Emerald Partners
The Village Gardener (double)
Charlene Ott • Jolee Horne Landscape Design • Landscapia • Leo Ott
Garden Tour
Sylvi Rupilius Garden Design
EvLand LLC • Girvin Peters Landscape
Student Sponsors
CLCA Mission Statement
The California Landscape Contractors Association
serves the interests of its members, promotes
professionalism, and advances public awareness of
the landscape industry.
The CLCA SFBA Chapter newsletter is published monthly.
Copy and advertising deadlines are the 10th of the month
preceding publication. Please send all copy, black &
white photos, line art and ad materials to: Jerrie Beard &
Associates, PO Box 7, Pollock Pines CA 95726. Emailed
submissions are welcome at jsb@beardassociates.com.
For information on advertising and rates, contact Jerrie
Beard at (530) 621-1701.
Articles submitted are subject to approval and modification. Chapter or Editor are not liable for misprints or errors, and do not necessarily agree with opinions
expressed in byline articles. Articles may be used by
other CLCA chapter newsletters, giving proper credit to
their source.
4 • November 2013
CLCA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Chapter Picnic:
Fun for All Ages!
The Chapter picnic on September 8, at Raynor Park in
Sunnyvale provided a host of fun activities for “kids”
of all ages.
At left: Rick Camin presents a prize to Sarah Ott for her
cookies.
Below: Horseshoe Tournament winners Camille and Joe
Domine (center) with runners-up John and Brian Domine.
At right:
Horseshoe
tournament in
action: Evan
Bayless,
Jonathan Ott
and Joe Domine.
Below: Sabrina
Domine and
Rick Camin.
Above left: Richard Singletary, Celine
Scott and Ginny Babbitt judge the cookie
contest.
Above: Leo Ott and Girvin Peters grilled
up a great lunch.
Far left bottom: Camille Domine and Pam
Everett
At left: Girvin Peters, Jeff Sheehan and
Jim Everett tend the horseshoe pits.
www.clcasfba.org
November 2013 • 5
A
uxiliary Report
November is my favorite
month! The weather is
getting colder, so big
hearty meals warm us
and provide comfort to
our souls. It is a nice time
to see friends before all of
the holiday running around takes over
people’s lives. Speaking of food and
friends... there are some CLCA events
coming up that no one should miss!
I hope to see you all at the Chapter’s
Installation Night on November 7. This is
the event where we can say hello and
thank you to the officers of our Chapter
Board and the Auxiliary’s Board who have
served in 2013. We will also welcome in
the new officers for 2014! Don’t miss this
opportunity to recognize our chapter’s
leadership.
The holiday party is almost upon us,
too! I have been planning a very tasty,
festive lunch at Pasta Moon in Half Moon
Bay for Sunday, December 8. We’ve even
Thank you to Larry Scott, our SFBA
CLCA President, for hosting the Auxiliary
Dinner Meeting on October 22. We had a
delicious dinner at Opa! in Los Altos with
arranged a “party bus” from Mountain
13 members in attendance. The new Board
Please see the flyer on page 7 for more
Mary Cohen (January - April), Cindy
View and San Mateo to make the
afternoon more relaxing and enjoyable.
information. Send in your reservation by
November 30. If you have any questions,
please call me at (650) 570-0590. These
events are more fun if more people
participate!
Special thanks to all who helped with
the Enrichment Raffle at the October
was voted in for 2014, and once againg the
office of President will be split amongst
Singletary (May-August) and Vicky
Parrott (September-December). Rick
Camin will be our new Treasurer and Jill
Hertzer will resume her role as Secretary!
In addition to appointing officers, the
Auxiliary voted to distribute funds to two
LEAF shcolarships: $1000 to the Joe and
meeting. Congratulations to Michelle Chu
Sally Tanouye Memorial Scholarship and
Rick Camin who won the spooky
presented at the CLCA Convention in
of The Village Gardener for winning the
basket I created. Congratulations also to
Halloween basket created by Larry
Edginton from Horizon. Tickets were sold
by Michael Gladden and his girlfriend
Dori. The Auxiliary made $190.
$500 to the Sharon McGuire Scholarship.
These scholarship donations will be
Carmel this month.
Happy Thanksgiving to all, and happy
birthday to our November “babies.”
Vicky Parrott
AN OPEN INVITATION TO ALL CLCA MEMBERS
The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Auxiliary
extends a friendly invitation to become a
member of our group.
Established in the early 1950’s, the CLCA
Auxiliary was formed as an assistance and
support group to CLCA. We lend a helping
hand throughout the year, whether in the form
of organizing functions, providing refreshments
during specific activities or just being there
when the Association needs us. We raise funds
to support various colleges in the Bay Area, as
well as to support the Landscape Educational
Advancement Foundation (LEAF). All
representatives of CLCA members (regular,
Dues
How can you become a member?
Women’s Auxiliary ($15 to the General
with a check for $25 made payable to:
The annual dues are $25. $20 goes to State
Fund and $5 to the LEAF Women’s
Auxiliary Fund), and $5 goes to our local
chapter General Fund.
Complete the application below and send
CLCA SFBA Auxiliary
c/o Lesley Peters
185 Del Monte Ave.
Los Altos, Ca. 94022
650-941-4093
Name _________________________________________________________________________
Spouse/Significant other’s name _________________________________________________
Company Affiliation ____________________________________________________________
associate or affiliate) are eligible to be members
Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________
participation on whatever level of interest you
State ________________________________ Zip _____________________________________
of the Auxiliary.
We can accomplish great things with your
wish to share. Please won’t you join us? If you
have any questions or wish to speak with
someone about the Auxiliary, please feel free to
call me any time.
Lesley Peters
SF Bay Area Chapter Women’s Auxiliary
650-941-4093 • gpland@sbcglobal.net
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City __________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone _________________________Work Phone ______________________________
Fax number _________________________ Email address _____________________________
Birthday (Month/Day) _________________________________________________________
Would you like to receive the Bay Breeze at home? ________ Yes ________ No
CLCA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Celebrate the
Holiday Season
with your CLCA Family!
Join us on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 12 noon at
Pasta Moon, 315 Main Street, Half Moon Bay for the
CLCA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Holiday
Lunch. This celebrated restaurant’s menu features
the freshest ingredients and will be the perfect setting to toast the holidays among long time and new
friends. Register online at www.clcasfba.org or use
this form.
HOLIDAY
CLCA San Francisco
Bay Area Chapter
CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Pasta Moon, Half Moon Bay
315 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Drive yourself, or, if you choose, you can hop on
our Holiday Party Bus in two locations. Our first
stop is Peninsula Building Materials in Mountain
View at 2490 Charleston Road (departing at 10:30
a.m.), and our second location is the SamTrans
Park-n-Ride on East 19th Avenue in San Mateo
(departing at 11:00 a.m.). After lunch, the Party Bus
will continue to let you party, with either an extended hour to shop downtown, or a drive to
nearby Venice Beach (dress accordingly) for a stroll
on the beach to walk off your lunch.
Please make checks payable to: CLCA SFBA Chapter. Mail form and check to arrive by
•Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak
Name ___________________________________________________________________________
•Pasta or Pizza for the Kids
November 30 to: Vicky Parrott, 301 West 25th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403.
Company ________________________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________________________________________________________
Email ____________________________________________________________________________
Guests’ Names ___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Diamond, Platinum and Gold Partners please include Holiday Party coupon.
www.clcasfba.org
•Roasted Chicken Salad
•Butternut Squash Ravioli
Reservations
______ Number of Adult Guests
@$50 each = $__________
______ Number of Children
(under 12)
@$25 each = $__________
______ Number Riding Party Bus
@ $5 each = $__________
Total Enclosed
$__________
November 2013 • 7
October Dinner Meeting Informative
By Larry Scott
On October 17, members of the CLCA SFBA
Chapter gathered at Michael’s at Shoreline
for an evening of good conversation, great
food and to allow the general membership
to elect the 2014 Chapter Board of Directors.
I am proud to announce the names of the
2014 chapter officers.
•Larry Scott , Chairman of the Board
•Michael Gladden, Chapter President
•Rick Camin, Vice President/ Membership
your chapter, let us know. There are several
events and committees which could use
new ideas and energy from our members.
Aaron Huxley, a representative from
Hunter Industries and also the CLCA State
Chapter Presidents Council North Director,
provided a State of the State (CLCA)
address. There are many changes taking
can better serve your needs. If you have
suggestions for events or educational
offerings that would be of interest to you,
please contact one of our board members
and make your suggestions known. If you
would like to become more involved with
8 • November 2013
Please join us in welcoming our newest
members to the chapter. Be sure to
introduce yourself at the next meeting!
CLCA Member Benefits
budgets and how to attract and retain
our members, regarding how the chapter
Welcome to Our
Newest Member!
Board and Committees have also been
least of which is the hiring of a new
working with you all next year.
Our board would like to hear from you,
members for their continued commitment
to our chapter and the association.
• Jessica, Forys, Affiliate Member
Executive Director. The state Executive
Congratulations, and I look forward to
Thank you to all who attended the
meeting and again to our incoming board
place at CLCA State Headquarters, not the
•Todd Bradrick, Treasurer
•Erhard Wegman, Secretary
association.
looking at the benefits provided by CLCA,
members. With so many changes going on,
it was nice to get timely information
straight from the horse's mouth (so to
speak, Aaron).
Members are encouraged to attend the
CLCA State Convention in Carmel Valley
November 13-16, to learn more about
immediate and future plans for the
2635 16th Ave., San Francisco
(415) 596-5445
Here are just a few of Member Benefits:
•Human Resources Hotline
•Certification/Water Management
•Attorney on Retainer
•Credit Card and Payroll Processing
•Legal Contracts Online
•Fuel Card, Save at Staples
•Personalized Employee Handbooks
Visit clca.org/member/member_home.php
CLCA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
LEAF Scholarships
Recently Awarded
Since 1988, CLCA has been recognizing
exemplary academic achievement by
awarding scholarships to students who have
achieved excellence in their fields of study.
In 2013, CLCA granted a total of $18,850 to
14 students pursuing horticulture degrees at
California colleges and universities. The
scholarships have been funded through
CLCA’s (LEAF) Landscape Educational
Advancement Foundation. The following
students received one or several of the SFBA
Chapter sponsored scholarships.
•Austin Bradrick of Mountain View, a senior
at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
•Max Sheehan of San Jose is a student at Cal
Poly, San Luis Obispo.
•Samuel Anders DeFever of Los Gatos is a
senior at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
(continued from page 1: Holiday Party)
Plan to join us on December 8, at 12
noon as we unwind from the holiday hustle
and bustle. Make the most of the last day of
•Roasted Chicken Salad, avocado, tomato,
pine nuts, pancetta, Point Reyes blue
cheese, local organic baby lettuce, balsamic
vinaigrette
your weekend and come out to celebrate
•Butternut Squash Ravioli, mascarpone,
in Half Moon Bay. We will see you there at
•For the kids (under 12), we have pasta or
and socialize with your friends.
Pasta Moon is located at 315 Main Street
12 noon, or, if you choose, hop on our
Holiday Party Bus in two locations. Our
first stop is Peninsula Building Materials in
Mountain View at 2490 Charleston Road
(departing at 10:30 a.m.). Our second
location is the SamTrans Park-n-Ride on
East 19th Avenue in San Mateo (departing
parmesan fonduta, aged balsamic,
hazelnuts
pizza with vanilla gelato for dessert.
Adult entrees will be served with either
seasonal soup or salad and dessert. There
will also be wine, as well as coffee or tea.
The cost is $50 per person for lunch, $25
per person for children under 12. The
“Holiday Party Bus” is available at $5 per
at 11:00 a.m.). After lunch, the Party Bus
person round trip. Please RSVP with the
drive to nearby Venice Beach (dress
your check, payable to “CLCA SFBA
will continue to let you party, with either an
extended hour to shop downtown, or a
accordingly) for a stroll on the beach to
walk off your lunch.
Choose from these delicious entrees (you
need not make your final choice until the
day of the event):
•Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak, arugula
salad, cherry tomatoes, parmesan
form below, or register online at
www.clcasfba.org by Novemer 30. Mail
Chapter” to: Vicky Parrott, 301 West 25th
Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403.
Information/RSVP
For more information, contact Vicky Parrott
at (650) 570-0590. See page 7 of this issue for
an RSVP form.
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November 2013 • 9
In addition to events, we have a number of
field trips in the planning stages. We may
Opportunities to Get
Involved with Hort Club
By Judy Fulton, President, Foothill Hort Club
The days are getting shorter and the nights
are getting cooler, but the Hort Club is just
warming up. Our first Hort Club Kick-Off
event is scheduled for October 23, at 5 p.m.
at Foothill College, Room 8609. Frank
Niccoli and Larry Scott will inform Foothill
students on the benefits of CLCA. Mary
Cohen will get us all up to speed on the
requirements of the LEAF scholarships.
We have monthly events scheduled
throughout the year. Our CLCA friends are
invited to attend and participate. We
particularly need folks willing to share their
expertise for the Landscape Contractor and
11:30 a.m. at Foothill College, Room 8607. If
you are interested in attending or
participating, please contact us at
foothillhort@gmail.com. Our other events
are as follows:
Month
October 23
January
May
students a real glimpse into the day-to-day
10 • November 2013
Event Topic
March
April
June
•Urban Farming/CSAs
•High-End or Specialty Garden Centers and
Nurseries/Materials Suppliers
•Cultural Landscapes
We will make sure to post dates and details.
Check our web page for updates at
http://www.foothillhort.com/. We look
forward to seeing you!
Club Kick-off
November 19 Landscape Contractor
Chu (The Village Gardener, Inc.) in a fun
question and answer format that will give
•Horticultural Therapy
forum is scheduled for November 19, at
February 4
(Cohen Landscape Services) and Michelle
•Botanical Gardens/Arboretums
workings of a landscape contractor. The
Landscape Maintenance Forums. Contractor
Forum participants will join Barry Cohen
visit:
Forum
Landscape Maintenance
Forum
Toby Hemenway Talk
Alumni Forum
Sustainable Practices
Design Talk
Irrigation/Water
Conservation
Sponsor a Student
Consider becoming a SFBA Chapter
Student Sponsor in 2014 -- provide
funds for local students of ornamental
horticulture to become members of our
chapter, attend events, network with
members and learn about the industry.
Check the Partners for Success
information on page 4 of this issue.
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