Chapter Calendar Update January 2013 - clca-cc.org Calendar 1 Chapter & State Directory 2 ... January 9 Leadership Conference and State Board Installation ... Roy Bray, Marc Chambers

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Chapter Calendar 1

Chapter & State Directory 2

President’s Message 3

2013 Partners for Success Program 5

December Planning Session andBoard Minutes 6

Chapter Holiday Party 7

Advertisers Index 9

CLCA Mission Statement 10

Chapter Calendar UpdatePlease mark your calendars for these important upcoming events.

January 2013

Thurs., January. 3 Chapter Board Meeting, 12 pm-1 pm, Cafe Carbonero, 915 Disc

Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066.

More information: [email protected]

Weds., January 9 Leadership Conference and State Board Installation 10 am-2 pm, Los Angeles Airport Marriott, 5855 West Century

Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045

Fri., January 11 Landscape Industry Certified Technician/Written Test Special Gardens, 861 Warrington Ave., Redwood City CA 94063

www.clca.us/certification

Mon., January 28 Deadline to Register for Feb. 14 Certification Test www.clca.us/certification

Thurs., February 7 Chapter Board Meeting, 12 pm-1 pm, Little Tampico Restaurant,

2605 Main St., Soquel, CA 95073

More information: [email protected]

Febrary 13-14 Landscape Industry Show, 9 am - 4 pm

Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa Street

Los Angeles CA 90015 winwithclca.org/lis

Thurs., Feb. 14 Landscape Industry Certified Technician/Written Test Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa Street

Los Angeles CA 90015 www.clca.us/certification

Tues., February 26 Chapter Dinner Meeting, 5:30 pm, Pajaro Valley Golf Course,

967 Salinas Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076. “Trends in Landscaping”

panel discussion. More information: [email protected]

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Par tners For Success • Oak Level • John Deere Landscapes • Redwood Level • Landscape Contrac tors Insurance Ser vices

President Regan Barry4615 Scotts Valley DriveScotts Valley, CA 95066(831) [email protected]

Immediate Past PresidentAndrew Tuckman, Vision Recycling &Del Conte Landscaping41900 Boscell RoadFremont, CA 94538(510) [email protected]

Treasurer Laurie ReilyPO Box 604, Mt. Hermon, CA 95041(831) [email protected]

VP MembershipMike Ruscoe, Ewing Irrigation5550 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062(831) [email protected]

VP Education/ScholarshipDinah Irino, Floravista19017 Karen DrivePrunedale, CA 93907(831) [email protected]

VP Public Relations/SecretaryJerry Allison, Jerry Allison Landscaping1931 W Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076(831) [email protected]

Lifetime MemberJohn David, Prime Landscape3635 N. Main St.Soquel, CA 95073(831) [email protected]

Associate Member RepresentativeRob Leuer, Bamboo Pipeline321 N Aviador St, Ste 201Camarillo, CA 93010(510) [email protected]

Chapter Liaison/Phone Tree Chris Elliott CLT, Aqua-Green Landscaping130 Humbug LaneSanta Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 475-9417 [email protected]

Newsletter & Web Editor Ki Bowman, M/O Graphics519 Seabright Ave, Ste 105Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) [email protected]

PresidentFrank NiccoliThe Village Gardener, Inc(650) [email protected]

President ElectChuck CarrCarr Landscape Management, Inc(818) [email protected]

Immediate Past PresidentEric WatanabeSignature Pools & Landscape, Inc(818) [email protected]

Secretary/TreasurerTed SandrowskiSandrowski Landscaping, Inc(530) [email protected]

Director of Chapter ServicesRichard SheffieldAntioch Nursery(661) [email protected]

Director of CommunicationsJessica CentenoCenteno Landscaping Co., Inc(310)[email protected]

Director of EducationSteve Jacobs CLT, CWM, CLPNature Designs Landscaping(760) [email protected]

Director of LegislationPete Dufau CLTDufau Landscape, Inc(805) [email protected]

Director of EventsEric BrinerBriner and Son Landscape Management(559) [email protected]

Director of MembershipJavier LesacaLesaca Landscape Company(661) [email protected]

Director of Resource ManagementTom Noonan, CID, CLIAEwing Irrigation Products(916) [email protected]

2013 CLCA State Board of Directors

Associate Member DirectorRick ZinnHorizon(925) [email protected]

Co-Director of Chapter Presidents Council (North)Aaron HuxleyEwing Irrigation Products(916) [email protected]

Co-Director of Chapter Presidents Council (South)Steve BeckstromTierra Verde Landscape, Inc.(714) [email protected]

Executive DirectorSharon McGuireCLCA Headquarters1491 River Park Dr, Ste 100Sacramento, CA 95815(916) 830-2780 [email protected]

Central Coast Chapter Past Presidents

2010-2012 – Andrew Tuckman 2009-2010 – John David, CLT2007-2009 – Kelly Shaeffer2005-2006 – Nikos Lynch2003-2004 – Tom Reily2001-2002 – Pete Gluhaich1999-2000 – Steve McDonald, CLT-C1997-1998 – Christopher Elliott, CLT1995-1996 – Paul Iwanaga1993-1994 – Jerry Allison1991-1992 – Patty Dunks1989-1900 – Brian Bisnett1988 – John Battaglia1987 – Irving K. Tamura1985-1986 – John David, CLT1984 – James Mendleski1983 – Roy Pina1982 – Craig E. Rogers1980-1981 – Ron Mendleski1979 – George Depesco1978 – John Brauns1976-1977 – J. Chris McIntyre1975 – Don Ross1974 – Ray Sumida1973 – Henry Yaminishi

2013 CLCA Central Coast Board of Directors

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President’s Message Regan Barry, Chapter President, [email protected]

Season’s Greetings fellow members of our Central Coast Chapter of the CLCA. I am Regan Barry from Coastal Evergreen Company, taking over the reins as your President for 2013. If you would have told

me three years ago that I would be in this position I might say that you had been spending too much time at one of our local pot dispensaries. But lo and behold, with a lot of support, I decided it was my time and my turn to be part of our Central Coast Chapter tradition.

I want to thank our Immediate Past Pres ident for h is two year incumbency, Andrew Tuckman of Vision Recycling. Anyone who has been involved in our chapter’s work will tell you what an amazing force Andrew is; from navigating the changing landscape at state level to all of the details required for our chapter’s business, Andrew has kicked [butt]! Let’s tip our hats to him when we get the chance.

Each new year our chapter starts

with nominating a new Board. With the exception of our new Associate Member Representative, Rob Leur from Bamboo Pipeline taking over for Matthew Romsa–also from Bamboo Pipeline, we are fortunate this year to have held over last year’s Board. Rob will be a great addition to our Board as we look to strengthen growth and participation from our associate members. Welcome aboard, Rob. I’d also like to thank Matthew for all of his service to our chapter and wish him the best in his new ventures.

In addition to choosing our Board we have laid the foundation for this upcoming year’s events. Check your monthly newsletter to keep up on a very active and exciting new year for chapter and state events.

–continued on page 8

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Oak Partners: $900.001 Table at Membership Night

2 Dinners at Membership Night

1 Award Sponsorship

1 “Special” Award Sponsorship

2 Dinners at Awards Banquet

1 Hole Sponsorship at Golf Tournament

2 Entries for Golf Tournament

2 Dinners at the Holiday Party

Spotlight in the Chapter Newsletter and Web Site

Redwood Partners: $700.001 Table at Membership Night

1 Dinner at Membership Night

1 Award Sponsorship

2 Dinners at Awards Banquet

1 Hole Sponsorship at Golf Tournament

1 Entries for Golf Tournament



Maple Partners (Contractor Level): $300.002 Dinners at Awards Banquet

1 Entry at Golf Tournament



Please make your Partner level selection and fill out the bottom of this form and mail with your payment to: CLCA–Central Coast Chapter, PO Box 604, Mt. Hermon, CA 95041

Oak Partner $900.00 _____Redwood Partner $700.00 _____Maple Partner (Contractor Level) $300.00 _____

Name: __________________________________ Company Name: ______________________________________________________

Company Billing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________________ Fax Number: ___________________________________________

Partners must be members of the CLCA.

cut here and mail



Tuesday, December 4 , 2012 at Chaminade in Santa Cruz. The meeting was called to order at 11:30 AM.

Roll Call:Andrew Tuckman, Regan Barry, Jerry

Allison, Mike Ruscoe, Chris Elliot, Dinah Irino, Laurie Reily, John David, Frank Niccoli

Objective:To plan for the coming year (2013

schedule, Partners Program, Budget, Responsiblities, Dinner Meeting Topics and current state of chapter)

President’s Report:Andrew gave his Presidents report to talk about the year, objectives for the chapter

December Board Meeting and 2013 Planning Session Minutesby Dinah Irino, Education Chair

and the transition of the incoming president Regan Barry.

Andrew presented the 2013 schedule to the board and missing dates & events were added. Chris Elliot made a motion to approve the schedule, Dinah Irino second and theschedule was approved.

Board Member Reports: Mike Ruscoe presented the current

Partners Program to the board who made changes and improvements for the coming year. John David made a motion to approve the new program with its new changes, Jerry Allison second and the 2013 Partners Program was approved.

Laurie Reily presented the current and

future budget to the board. It was noted that in 2012, the chapter did well financially covering costs and making budget. The 2013 budget was set in place. Jerry Allison made a motion to approve the budget, Mike Ruscoe seconded and the budget was approved.

2013 State CLCA President Frank Niccoli spoke for 30 minutes with comments about the association, his plans for his presidency and how CLCA has arrived at this point in time. Frank has wonderful ideas concerning each chaptert.

Adjournment: Regan Barry made a motion to adjourn,

Jerry Allison seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 pm



The 2012 CLCA Central Coast Holiday Party at

Hula Island Grill on December

7th was full of good cheer.

There was a large, lively crowd

on hand for the festivities which

included the induction of our

new president, Regan Barry, and

a ”pink elephant” gift exchange.

Photos (l to r) Row 1: Coastal Evergreen’s

Roy Bray, Marc Chambers and Mark Witz;

Jack and Jacqui Long. Row 2: Chris Elliott,

Valerie Elliott, Tom Reily, Cindy Hudson, Lau-

rie Reily and Michael Friedman; Jack Long,

Jaqui Long, Sue Long, Scott Long and Chris

Wilson; Row 3: Don Gerrard and Sherry

Bryan; Andrew Tuckman, Sherry Bryan,

Michael Johnson and Dinah Irino; Row 4: Andrew swears in Regan Barry; Chris Elliott,

Jeff Calhoun (getting pretty excited about

his pink elephant) and Mike Ruscoe



President’s Report–continued from page 3

To help us manage the various functions affiliated with producing events and garnishing support through our Associate Members and Partners, and also to help us create a current data base that will be relevant from year to year, we have hired Laura Leur. We are thrilled and appreciative to have Laura as part of our team. Her participation will help alleviate some of the pressures on our board and committee members. Welcome Laura.

My goal in wanting to be your president is to support a successful, fun and growing chapter. I hope to know current CLCA members better and to find out what keeps them excited about participating in our chapter and what has kept others away. In addition, I would like to reach out to C-27 non-members and

share the value I have found by being involved in the CLCA. I have discovered that, through my experience with the CLCA, my own company has become a more professional and prosperous business with optomistic expectations for our future in this inspiring industry.

I’m looking forward to learning more through participating on the state level and to working together with other chapters to make us stronger, more effective and continually relevant. Because of our past leaders and the foundation that they have conjointly laid for the Central Coast Chapter, we have an organization that we can be very proud of. My promise is to continue in their footsteps and work hard for all of us. Get ready! Next year is going to be AMAZING.

Many, many thanks to our Board:Immediate Past President : Andrew TuckmanPast President at Large/Photographer: John DavidTreasurer: Laurie ReilyVice President of Membership: Mike RuscoeVice President of Education/Scholarship: Dinah IrinoVice President of Public Relations/Secretary: Jerry AllisonAssociate Member Representative: Rob LeurDirector of Communication: Andrew TuckmanChapter Laison: Chris ElliotNewsletter and Web Editor: Ki Bowman



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Delta Bluegrass Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (925) 389-3584

Ewing Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (831) 656-9530 (831) 464-6777 (408) 848-5515

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Greenfield’s Turf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (831) 674-3058

LCIS Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 628-8735

Martin’s Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (831) 394-4106

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Perry Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (831) 722-7606

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West Coast Turf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (209) 394-4904

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The CLCA Central Coast Newsletteris 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. 105Santa Cruz, CA 95062(831) 423-5268

Questions and submissions are welcome. Contact [email protected].

CLCA Mission StatementThe California Landscape Contractors Association serves the interests of its members, promotes professionalism, and advances public awareness of the landscape industry.

CLCA Vision StatementThe California Landscape Contractors Association members will be recognized by the public as the best qualified professionals of the landscape industry.

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Laurie Reily, TreasurerPO Box 604Mt. Hermon, CA 95041

Phone: (831) 212-8944Payable to: CLCA Central Coast Chapter

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Chapter Calendar Update January 2013 - clca-cc.org Calendar 1 Chapter & State Directory 2 ... January 9 Leadership Conference and State Board Installation ... Roy Bray, Marc Chambers