Chapter Calendar Update

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1 Chapter Calendar Update Please mark your calendars for these important upcoming events. July/August 2011 July CLCA Summer Extravaganza, Mandalay Bay Resort, 2101 Mandalay Beach Rd., Oxnard (805) This annual State event combines education, networking, tours and fun. Go to for more information. Thursday, Sept. 1 Chapter Board Meeting, 12:00 pm, Crepe Place, Santa Cruz Thursday, Sept. 22 Chapter Golf Tournament, 11:00 sign-in, San Juan Oaks Golf Course, 3825 Union Rd, Hollister, CA (831) Entry form can be found inserted in the newsletter. More information: Steve McDonald (831) Thursday., Oct. 6 Nov Chapter Board Meeting, 12:00 pm, Little Tampico, Soquel CLCA Annual Convention, Maui, Hawaii I N S I D E Chapter Calendar 1 Chapter & State Directory 2 President s Message 3 Beautification Award Winners 4 June Board Meeting Minutes 5 May Treasurer s Report 5 Water Management Certification 7 June Treasurer s Report Beautification Award winners (Back row, left to right): Kurt Christiansen Christiansen Landscaping, John David Prime Landscaping, Kendall and Dawn White K & D Landscaping, Roberto Monjes Coastal Evergreen Co., Rosemary Wells (judge), Amado Carranza and Thomas Witz Coastal Evergreen Co., Chris Elliott Aqua Green Landscape Irrigation, Dave Baxter Baxter Landscaping (Front row): Joe Carrera Landscape Innovation, Andrew Tuckman (Chapter President), Greg Bozzo Landscape Innovation, Regan Barry (Beautification Awards Co-chair) CLCA Mission Statement 10 CLCA Newsletter Ad Rates 10

2 Page 2 The Seascape, July/August CLCA Central Coast Board of Directors 2010 CLCA State Board of Directors Central Coast Chapter Past Presidents President Andrew Tuckman, Vision Recycling & Del Conte Landscaping Boscell Road Fremont, CA (510) andrew.tuckman@visionrecycling.com Immediate Past President John David, Prime Landscape 3635 N Main St Soquel, CA (8313) jd@primelandscape.com Treasurer Laurie Reily 6749 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA (831) twinkis31@aol.com VP Membership Mike Ruscoe, Ewing Irrigation 5550 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA (831) mruscoe@ewing1.com VP Communications Steve McDonald, CLT, McDonald Landscape 141 Holiday Drive, Hollister, CA (831) s_mcdonald@charter.net VP Education/Scholarship Nikos Lynch, Terra Bella Landscaping 1500 Graham Hill Rd, Ste C Santa Cruz, CA (831) nikos_lynch@yahoo.com VP Public Relations/Secretary Jerry Allison, Jerry Allison Landscaping 1931 W Beach St, Watsonville, CA (831) jerry@jaland.com Associate Member Representative Jeff Henninger, Hunter Industries (925) Jeffrey.Henninger@ahunterindustries.com Beautification Awards Regan Barry, Coastal Evergreen Co 4615 Scotts Valley Drive Scotts Valley, CA (831) rbarry@coastalevergreen.com Chapter Liaison/Phone Tree Chris Elliott CLT, Aqua-Green Landscaping 130 Humbug Lane Santa Cruz, CA (831) aquagreen1@aol.com Sheere Willis, Central Coast Wilds (831) Newsletter & Web Editor Ki Bowman, M/O Graphics 519 Seabright Ave, Ste 105 Santa Cruz, CA (831) ki@cruzio.com President Robert Wade CLP, CLIA Wade Landscape (949) wll2005@gmail.com President Elect Eric Watanabe Majestic Pools & Landscape, Inc (818) ewooc@aol.com Immediate Past President William Schnetz CLP Schnetz Landscape, Inc (760) bill@scnetzlandscape.com Secretary/Treasurer Ted Sandrowski Sandrowski Landscaping, Inc (530) tedsandclca@aol.com Director of Chapter Services Kevin Fairchild Illumiscapes, TLC (714) illumiscapes@sbcglobal.net Director of Communications Chuck Carr Carr Landscape Management, Inc (818) ccar@carrlandscape.com Associate Member Director Tom Noonan, CID, CLIA Ewing Irrigation Products (916) tnoonan@ewing1.com Co-Director of Chapter Presidents Council (North) Michael Mitchell MJM Lighting (916) mjm@mjmlighting.com Co-Director of Chapter Presidents Council (South) Rene Emeterio, CLT Specialized Landscape Management Service (805) remeterio@slmlandscape.com Executive Director Sharon McGuire CLCA Headquarters 1491 River Park Dr, Ste 100 Sacramento, CA (916) sharonmcguire@clca.org John David, CLT Kelly Shaeffer Nikos Lynch Tom Reily Pete Gluhaich Steve McDonald, CLT-C Christopher Elliott, CLT Paul Iwanaga Jerry Allison Patty Dunks Brian Bisnett 1988 John Battaglia 1987 Irving K. Tamura John David, CLT 1984 James Mendleski 1983 Roy Pina 1982 Craig E. Rogers Ron Mendleski 1979 George Depesco 1978 John Brauns J. Chris McIntyre 1975 Don Ross 1974 Ray Sumida 1973 Henry Yaminishi Director of Education Steve Jacobs CLP, CLT Nature Designs Landscaping (760) stevej@naturedesigns.net Director of Events Michael Hertzer Modern Landscaping Inc (408) mhertzer@modernlandscapinginc.com Director of Legislation Shari Collins Verdant Landscaping (805) shari@verdantlandscaping.com Director of Membership Javier Lesaca Lesaca Landscape Company (661) Javier@lesacalandscapecompany.com Director of Resource Management Frank Niccoli The Village Gardener, Inc (650) frank@thevillagegardenerl.com

3 The Seascape, July/August 2011 Page 3 President s Message Andrew Tuckman, President, andrew.tuckman@visionrecycling.com As I write this president s message, the waves roll in on Cowell s Beach in Santa Cruz only 100 feet from where I sit. My laptop is set up in a banquet room overlooking the Wharf in preparation for our Beautification Awards ceremony only 2 hours from now. It will function as the slideshow driver and playlist for the evening s music. At 4:45, the prep work is done, the room is set and I have time before our members arrive to knock this one out. Behind me, Barbara Olsen and Wendy Sakoda place flowers in the center pieces, Regan Barry our event chairperson takes care of last minute loose ends and Dream Inn staff scurry around the room making sure we haven t forgotten anything. I enjoy this time of the night when I can collect my thoughts, reflect on the year, watch others around me and ponder the night. Many people rallied for this evening and I am grateful for their efforts. I m sure it will be a memorable night with a lot of laughs, interesting landscape photos and amazing food. Contractors entered jobs in 15 Categories as well as the overall Sweepstakes awards. This year we even have an Excelsior award for a first time entry in the Central Coast Chapter. Unfortunately, most of our chapter s activities happen in the first half of the year and culminate with the Beautification Awards. This means monthly board meetings, weekly to-do lists and phone calls will drop off to a minimum until the early fall. We do have several things to look forward to over the next five months, though: the Summer Extravaganza in Oxnard, the Golf Outing in September and a holiday mixer at the end of the year. Then planning for continued on page 9

4 Page 4 The Seascape, July/August Beautification Award Winners Congratulations to all of the 2011 Central Coast Beautification Award winners! Look on the chapter web site, for photos of all the winning entries. Landscape Sweepstakes Maintenance Sweepstakes Vista Meadows Apartements Allied Landscaping Leaf Garden Christiansen Landscaping continued on page 6

5 The Seascape, July/August 2011 Page 5 Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting Minutes: June 2, 2011 Little Tampico, Soquel, CA reported by Laurie Reily Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. Roll Call Andrew Tuckman, Regan Barry, John David, Mike Ruscoe and Laurie Reily Board News Board discussed if there was money in the budget this year to give to the Benevolent Fund. Possible moving money in budget from one category to give to this fund. Will discuss at next board meeting. Beautification Awards Discussed items that need to be addressed to be ready for the Beautification Awards Dinner. Andrew had received the list of winners and pictures and has given them to Scott to put together the presentation and to Chris for plaque orders. Judging was discussed, what went well and what needs to be improved on. Regan and Barbara were getting together plaque sponsors as well as banquet sponsors. Treasury Please see Treasurer s Report on page 8. Adjounment The meeting was adjourned at 12:45. Please be sure to check the chapter website at to download forms, including the Golf Tournament application and for any new events or changes in dates or location. Treasurer s Report by Laurie Reily, Treasurer May, 2011 Opening Balance: $14, Income: Dinner Meetings $ Awards Entries $3, Total Income: $3, Disbursements: Board meeting $78.16 Dinner Meeting $ Newsletter $1, Office $200,.00 Treasury $ Awards $ Awards Dinner $ Total Disbursements: $3, Closing Balance: $14,224.49

6 Page 6 The Seascape, July/August Beautification Award Winners cont d from page. 4 Judges Award Excelsior Award Kaplan Garden Christiansen Landscaping Curtis Garden Baxter Landscaping News from the Summer Meeting President Andrew Tuckman is currently attending the CLCA Summer Meeting in Oxnard with board members and presidents from every chapter. Responding to changes in the industry, the CLCA is in the initial phase of redefining the association s brand and creating new value for its members. Andrew will be reporting on this in the September issue of the Seascape, so stay tuned. IRRIGATION SUPPLY, INC. Great things are created with quality service Serving your irrigation needs since 1976 and ALL major manufacturers Commercial and Residential Drainage Supplies Erosion Control Pumps Sprinkler & Drip Irrigation Landscape Lighting Contractor Referrals Delivery Available FAX Olympia Avenue, Seaside CA

7 The Seascape, July/August 2011 Page 7 John Deere Landscapes New CLCA Water Management Certification Program Partner by Barbara Landrith, CLCA Outreach Specialist The California Landscape Contractors Association is pleased to welcome John Deere Landscapes as a new Water Management Certification Program Partner. CLCA s Water Management Certification Program helps green industry professionals meet the need to reduce landscape water usage by meeting a water budget. This program is unique because participants not only take a written test, they are also required to manage at least one property to a water budget for one year to achieve certification and to submit an irrigation system audit. Participants are then required to continue to maintain a property to a water budget to continue their certification. CLCA s Water Management Certification carries the WaterSense Label from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is also approved for continuing education units by PLANET and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System. We are pleased that John Deere Landscapes has chosen to join us as a new program partner, said David Silva, Program Manager for CLCA s Water Management Certification Program. This Certification Program would not be possible without the strong support of our program partners and we are excited to welcome John Deere Landscapes. We are also grateful to our current partners Ewing Irrigation Products, Toro Company, Hunter Industries and Horizon Irrigation. Launched in 2006, WaterSense is an EPA-sponsored partnership program that seeks to protect the future of our nation s water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for waterefficient products, programs and practices. In order to become a WaterSense irrigation partner, professionals in the industry must first become certified through a WaterSense labeled certification program. CLCA s Water Management Certification Program offers tests and trainings throughout the state. For more information or to register for the Certification Program, please contact David Silva (916) , davidsilva@clca.org. or go to: clca.us/water/.

8 Page 8 The Seascape, July/August 2011 Treasurer s Report by Laurie Reily, Treasurer June, 2011 Opening Balance: $14, Income: Awards Dinner $4, Awards Plaque Sponsors $ Total Income: $5, Disbursements: Board meeting $70.50 Newsletter $ Treasury $ Awards $1, Awards Dinner $3, Total Disbursements: $6, Closing Balance: $13, Advertiser Index B&B Small Engine Repair...(831) Bamboo Pipeline...(888) Central Home Supply...(831) (831) Delta Bluegrass Co...(800) Ewing Irrigation...(831) (831) (408) FX Luminaire...(800) The Grass Farm...(408) Graniterock...(831) (831) Greenfield s Turf...(831) LCIS Insurance...(800) Martin s Irrigation...(831) Perry Laboratory...(831) Vision Recycling...(510) West Coast Turf...(209) Jeff Henninger (925) Jeff Calhoun (888) jeff@fxl.com

9 The Seascape, July/August 2011 Page 9 President s Message cont d 2012 begins and already our board is committed to getting a head start so we can learn from our mistakes and celebrate the successes. One thing we learned over the last few months is that event planning has to happen sooner. Not only that, but budgets have to be set in stone, committees elected and database lists organized before the holidays in December. Many felt rushed this year, hoped for more and said, Next year will be better. With the advent of modern technology, the chapter has to be able to compile lists and get electronically connected. Communication in the 21st century depends on it. Whether it s Facebook, Linkedin, Constant Contact or our good, old phone tree, consistent and clever communication will be the saving grace as we move forward. Chris Elliot has been instrumental in communicating Partners For Success Oak Level Ewing Irrigation...(888) Hunter Industries...(925) John Deere Landscapes..(408) Redwood Level Grass Farm...(800) LCIS (Landscape Contractors Insurance Services)...(800) x540 Maple Level Greenstreak Landscaping..(408) via phone and it s something that should never be forgotten. Someone at the state level recently said that a president s term should be two years, with the first being a learning process before settling into the next. It can only get better and, with your support anything is possible. Please look for 2012 planning meetings later this fall and early winter. The board has clear goals for the upcoming year and wants to make 2012 a tremendous success. If anyone would like to help out please me over the next few months. Change is inevitable and success is sure to follow. Have a great summer!

10 About Us CLCA Mission Statement The California Landscape Contractors Association serves the interests of its members, promotes professionalism, and advances public awareness of the landscape industry. CLCA Vision Statement The California Landscape Contractors Association members will be recognized by the public as the best qualified professionals of the landscape industry. The CLCA Central Coast Newsletter is published 10 times a year. Copy and advertising deadlines are the 10th of the month preceding publication. Printed inquiries may be mailed to: M/O Graphics 519 Seabright Ave., Ste. 105 Santa Cruz, CA (831) Questions and submissions are welcome at ki@cruzio.com. Newsletter Advertising Rates Rates per year (10 issues) Size of Ad Members Non-Members Business Card $450 $600 1/4 (4.5 x 3.25 ) $700 $850 1/2 (4.5 x 7 ) $1300 $1450 Full page $2600 $2750 Insert (1x)* $300 $450 *Advertiser to supply 350 copies of insert. Contracts and payments should be mailed to: Laurie Reily, Treasurer 6749 E. Zayante Rd. Felton, CA Phone: (831) Payable to: CLCA Central Coast Chapter