I hope everyone is safe and you are enjoying time with your family and friends. It is important to take this time to practice gratitude and appreciation, especially as so many of our fellow LA-based cacti and succulent community members have lost not only their beloved succulent collections, but also their homes and livelihoods.
Tag Archives: Leadership
The First 2025 President’s Message
The November meeting for Gates is scheduled for Friday, focusing on BBQ results, a succulent nursery field trip on November 9th, and upcoming elections for two Board positions. Participants are reminded to bring a bagged lunch for the trip and to take a ballot for voting during the meeting. See you soon!
December, 2024 President’s Message
The November meeting for Gates is scheduled for Friday, focusing on BBQ results, a succulent nursery field trip on November 9th, and upcoming elections for two Board positions. Participants are reminded to bring a bagged lunch for the trip and to take a ballot for voting during the meeting. See you soon!
November 2024 President’s Message
The November meeting for Gates is scheduled for Friday, focusing on BBQ results, a succulent nursery field trip on November 9th, and upcoming elections for two Board positions. Participants are reminded to bring a bagged lunch for the trip and to take a ballot for voting during the meeting. See you soon!
October 2024 President’s Message
This month’s meeting features a “best dead plant” contest and a talk by Tom Glavich on South African flowering plants. The annual Gates BBQ is on October 19, with a cactus cook-off. A succulent nursery field trip is planned for November 9, requiring a $20 deposit. Board elections are also approaching.
September 2024 President’s Message
After the recent heat wave, preparations for the September meeting continue. The speaker will be Gunnar Eisel discussing Pitzer College’s gardens. The annual potluck barbeque at Judy Horne’s home is set for October 19th. However, the church’s decision means the library needs to be relocated. All borrowed books should be returned at the upcoming meeting.
August 2024 President’s Message
The first meeting on our new monthly cadence was well-attended, showing that the second Friday of the month works for most. Exciting announcements are expected for the annual Cactus Cook-Off and field trip, with new rescue cacti for sale. Board Member Elias Aparicio will talk about grafting at the upcoming meeting.
June 2024 President’s Message
This year’s show and sale was one of our best! Not only did we have record sales, but the involvement from our members was outstanding.
May 2024 President’s Message
In less than two weeks we will be hosting our 49th annual show and sale! I am writing that statement with both excitement and gratitude for all of our members and leadership that have been instrumental in planning for a successful show and sale.
April 2024 President’s Message
Make sure to bring some cash (or your checkbook)… not just for the fabulous plants that our March speaker Woody Minnich will be bringing, but also for your 2024 membership renewal!
Gates Cactus and Succulent Society 