Jeffrey Loew, the president, shares greetings and discusses the mild winter in Southern California, inviting members to showcase their winter-growing plants for the newsletter. He highlights the upcoming cactus and succulent show season, reminds members about their 2026 membership renewals, and announces Tom McCoy as the speaker for the February meeting.
Tag Archives: November
January 2026 President’s Message
Welcome to 2026! Thank you all for an amazing 2025. In 2026, leadership changes include Nicole Oceguera as Vice President/Secretary and Lyndsee Cordes as a new Board Member. Phuc Huynh shifts to Mini-Show Chair/Judge. The December potluck was a success, and Mini-Show winners were announced. Members are urged to ensure well-draining soil for their plants this winter.
December 2025 President’s Message
Gates welcomes fall, enjoying cooler weather for gardening. The club participated in the Heritage Club Fair, expanding membership awareness of cacti. The recent Cook Off featured delicious entries and a successful barbecue at Judy Horne’s home. October’s meeting includes a talk by Jan Emming and a “dead plant” mini-show category.
Al Klein | November Meeting Speaker
On November 14th at 7pm PST, join Al Klein at the Redlands Church of the Nazarene for a program on growing Euphorbia plants. Learn about their diverse species, care requirements, and unique characteristics. Al brings a wealth of horticultural experience, having dedicated years to the cultivation of exotic plants.
November 2025 President’s Message
Gates welcomes fall, enjoying cooler weather for gardening. The club participated in the Heritage Club Fair, expanding membership awareness of cacti. The recent Cook Off featured delicious entries and a successful barbecue at Judy Horne’s home. October’s meeting includes a talk by Jan Emming and a “dead plant” mini-show category.
November Speaker | Kelly Griffin
I hope to weave together some really special memorable adventures in my world travels looking for strange and wonderful plants.
I look forward to sharing this with my very first Cactus & Succulent club!
President’s Message: November, 2023
As the holiday season begins, club activities are picking up, with succulent plants reacting to the cooler weather. November is crucial for club operations as elections for club officers and directors are held. The final guest speaker for the year is plant hybridizer, Kelly Griffin. Members also prepare for the December holiday party featuring a potluck dinner, plant show winners announcement, and club gifts.
Dean Karras | November Meeting Speaker
Dean Karras began collecting and growing cacti from seed as a hobby in 2008. He has been a member of the Palomar Cactus & Succulent Society since 2017, and a member of the San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society since 2019
President’s Message: November, 2022
We finally got some good amount of measurable rainfall during the previous two to three weeks. I hope that was a great relief for many of you who haven’t had the chance or time to water your garden and plants.
Gates Cactus and Succulent Society 