Events Calendar

October 3, Thursday

Time: 9am to noon
Location: graniterock , 350 technolgy Dr., watsonville

Annual Planning meeting of the Central Coast Board of directors
Contact Scott Long at ‭831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com

December 5, Thursday
Holiday Party

Time: 5pm-9pm
Location: The Grill, upstairs at Delaveaga

Contact Scott Long at ‭831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com

Board of Directors Report

News updates from the Board—OCTOBER 2024

Central Coast Chapter October Report 2024,

Dear Central Coast Members,

I hope that this report finds you all in good spirits and good health. As fall descends upon us we now turn our attention to finishing this year strong after another successful Liars Cup Golf Tournament held at DeLaveaga golf course. Thank you Scott Long and Jamie Clark for all of your coordination and help on golf day. Read further on in this newsletter to see who was there, who won, and who is looking great on the green.

With our chapter’s planning meeting set for October 3rd and our holiday party scheduled for early December there’s plenty on our plates to keep us busy and the chapter engaged. The annual planning meeting for the Central Coast will be held at Granite Rocks headquarters in Watsonville. Invites to interested parties joining the leadership team will be coming soon. 

Fall also brings with it our annual outreach to our associate members and our request to renew their commitment. We look to them for support, to financially invest in our chapters “Partners for Success” program for 2025. Without our Partners’ help it’s difficult to imagine bringing the many programs that our chapter offers to the membership such as: our Annual Trade Show in March, the Beautification Awards Event in June, Educational Events throughout the year, Golf, and our Holiday Party. These events allow our chapter to promote togetherness among the landscape community along with the continued education that we all need. We know the value that our Partners bring to the chapter and we trust that our Partners see the benefit in aligning with us. How is that for a pitch?

That’s all for now folks. Keep a lookout for our invitations. 

—Regan Barry
Coastal Evergreen Company
rbarry@coastalevergreen.com

Central Coast Chapter Board of Directors

Immediate Past President: Phil Dundas—The Landscape Company
Membership Director: Terri Baker—Graniterock
Director of Events: Scott Long—Central Coast Landscape
Associate Member Director: Julia Zuckerman—Delta Bluegrass
Legislation Director: Regan Barry—Coastal Evergreen
Secretary/Treasurer: Jamie Clark—K & D Landscaping

Please come and learn more about our board by coming to a meeting, or volunteer to help in any capacity. Please contact Regan Barry at rbarry@coastalevergreen.com if you are interested in becoming involved with this dynamic group.

Central Coast Chapter Partners for Success Program

It’s that almost that time of year to renew your partnership. Central Coast’s Partners for Success Program provides an opportunity to increase your visibility in the community, to be seen as a leader in the green industry by helping sustain the many educational and enrichment offerings of our association.

For more information, contact Regan Barry at rbarry@coastalevergreen.com

registration is coming soon for 2025!

WE love our partners

PaRTNER’S CORNER

ROBERTO MONJES

fall creek landscapes

Read more about Roberto here…www.clca-cc.org/partners

The Partner’s Corner! What a great benefit. Here’s an easy way to let people in your industry know what you’re up to, what’s new, and why you’re the success that you are. We want to see pictures of you, your family, your company’s staff, we want to know what you do in your spare time and what makes you unique. We’re interested. Please contact Elise Huffman, the Central Coast editor, if you are interested in being featured on our website in a future “Partner’s Corner.” Partner’s don’t miss this chance for some FREE advertising.

recent EVENT

Liar’s Cup Golf Event 2024

Friday September 20, we held our CLCA Liars Cup Golf Tournament. What a great day for golf. Registration was set up by the 18th practice green. Players were busy hitting balls at the driving range or chipping in putting. Some enjoyed brunch or lunch upstairs. Most were enjoying some aiming fluids as well. Mimosa anyone? We had a 12:00 shotgun start with all the teams starting on the front 9. The course played tuff but fair. The “cart girl,” Macy, was kept extremely busy. Seems like everyone was having a blast.

And the winners are…everyone. However, the actual winning team, for the Team Scramble was Scott Long’s Team, consisting of Scott, Bill Thompson, Rick Rinaldi, Ryker Barnes. They won with a commanding low score of 53. Congratulations!

Second Place: Connie Dunn’s Team with Steve McElyea, Dave Beasley…with a score of 62.

Third Place: Mike Crum’s Team with Adam Crum, Phil Chadd, Francis Farley, with a score of 63.

Fourth Place: with a score of 67: Joe Baker’s Team with Jason Baker, Marty Baker, and Terry Baker.

Two Fifth Place winners: Each with a score of 68: Mike Stiger’s Team with Jon Kennedy, Rafael Solane, and Emma Magelssen & Jeff Calhoun’s Team with Steve Veltri, K Hunter, and M Hunter.

Thank you to our 9th long drive sponsor K&D Landscaping. The long drive was won by Ryker Barns and he damn near drove the green!! Our closest to the pin was sponsored by Granite Rock and Hunter on the difficult par 3 15th. Closest to the pin was won by Rob Pederson. Good job guys !!!

Look at all these playful Central Coasters. Win or lose, lots of fun. Hey, where’s the trophy! We usually have a photo of someone happily kissing the trophy.

All in all it was an awesome event with a great taco bar and awards up at the Grill/Bar. We would love to thank all our partners for their help and all the players for joining in the fun!

Special thanks to Terry Baker, Rafael Solano, and Regan Barry for the photography! Thanks Scott Long for providing a write up of the event.—Elise the Editor

educational corner

Landscape Certifications

Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor

Certification gives you a competitive edge. Become a certified landscape irrigation auditor and…

• add instant credibility with customers and employers.

• increase job opportunities.

• demonstrate your commitment to efficient water management.

• qualify for the EPA WaterSense program.

CLIA Overview

CLIAs quantify and analyze landscape irrigation water use. CLIAs

• collect site data.

• make maintenance recommendations and perform minor repairs.

• perform field measurements and observations.

• determine irrigation uniformity and efficiency.

• develop a basic irrigation schedule.

• work with a water manager or property owner to manage overall irrigation water use.

Becoming a CLIA

To become a CLIA, you must:

1. Register for the exam. Recommended: one year of irrigation-related work experience.

2. Pass the irrigation auditor exam. The three-hour exam includes 125 equally weighted, multiple-choice questions on irrigation audit procedures, soil-plant relationships, irrigation scheduling and equipment/technology.

3. Comply with the Select Certified Code of Ethics.

4. Remain in good standing. CLIAs must submit 20 continuing education units per two-year cycle.

   Read more here:
   www.irrigation.org/IA/Certification/Landscape-Certifications/CLIA/IA/Certification/CLIA.aspx?hkey=3d2bfccb-1665-439c-8011-e5816fa6b4e3

Landscape Irrigation Auditor Class

Tuesday, October 22 thru Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Seaside Community Center
220 Coe Ave., Seaside, CA 93955

Note: Registration closes October 4, 2024
https://store.irrigation.org/events/registration.aspx?event=ECAOCT24

Learn how to assess irrigation system performance. This two-day session covers field tests and calculating accurate watering schedules based on plant water use, soils and local weather data. Recommended review for the certified landscape irrigation auditor exam.

Registration Fee: Member $350 | Nonmember $450 (includes manual)

Registration closes October 4, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern time.

State Educational Offerings Fall 2024

Master the knowledge you need to compete, profit and prosper in today’s challenging market.

These workshops run thru Oct 16

This popular, straight-to-the-point workshop gives you the knowledge you need to compete, profit and prosper in today's challenging market!

• How Much Monday Do I Need to Make?

• Setting the Right Price — and Getting It!

• Calculating Production and Costs and More
  You’ll get the answer to these questions and more as you master estimating and pricing your services correctly — the key to a profitable business.

Workshops are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and include lunch.

Cost: CLCA members: $349/Non-members: $449. Second person from same company: $299/$399.
Sign up early and save $50! You are encouraged to register now at:

clca.org/events/htmm2024

Special thanks to CLCA Insurance Solutions, Hunter/FX Luminaire, Landscape contractors insurance services, INC., SITEONE landscape supply, Smith Pipe & supply Inc., south coast wholesale, and stihl for their support of the association and these events.