The Seascape
Newsletter of the CLCA
Central Coast Chapter
September 2023
Events Calendar
September 21, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Golf Event—Liar’s Cup
12 p.m. (but arrive about 10:30 a.m.)at delaveaga golf club, in santa cruz
First big event after “summer break.” Sign up here now.
Contact Scott Long (831) 462-3726 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
October 4, Wednesday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting
12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Resort in Aptos
Contact Phil Dundas (831) 750-0447 or phil@thelandscapecompany.com
September 2023 Central Coast President’s Message
by Phil Dundas, Chapter President, The Landscape Company
Hello Landscape Community,
Hope everyone has enjoyed their summer. If you haven’t already, please register for the Annual Liar’s Cup Golf Tournament at Delaveaga. DETAILS AND LINK HERE. Please join us for some landscape community building, comradery and fun.
Nominations are now open for our slate of 2024 Board Members. We would love to see some new faces so please consider it! Feel free to reach out to me directly.
Please pass the word along: the Central Coast Chapter is offering a paid part-time position (1-2 hours/week) to manage the chapter's Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts and post relevant news about chapter events and members. Contact me if you’re interested or know of someone who might be.
We look forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming events and hope you encourage others to join us.
Phil Dundas
President, The Landscape Company
phil@thelandscapecompany.com
C: (831) 750-0447 │ O: (831) 476-7070
Everyone here’s your easy link to the 2023 CLCA Convention in Monterey! This is happening close to home, let’s all go!
Please consider donating if you are able
Charles Nunley Ongoing Fundraising Effort—Want to Donate?
If you know Charles and are willing to make a donation that would be great. Trying to reach a GoFundMe fundraising goal to help out this well-loved CLCA member, ambassador, past state president and former LA chapter president. Please help pass the word along.
Central Coast Chapter Board of Directors Upcoming Election
Our CLCA Central Coast Chapter board elections are held each November and will be advertised in our chapter newsletter. Newly elected officers of our chapter will be announced at our annual Holiday Party in December.
By joining our team of leaders managing the Central Coast Chapter you will be helping us bring awareness to the work we do in our community and as C- 27 professional Landscape Contractors.
2023 Board of Directors
President: Phil Dundas—The Landscape Company
Membership Director: Terri Baker—Graniterock
Secretary: Julia Zuckerman—Delta Bluegrass
Director of Events: Scott Long—Central Coast Landscape
Director of Education/Treasurer: Shane White—K&D Landscaping
Associate Member Director: Bill Bruce—B&B Small Engine Repair
Legislation Director: Regan Barry—Coastal Evergreen
If you are interested in any of the positions, or would like to serve on our board as a committee chair, or volunteer to help in any capacity please contact Phil Dundas, our current president at: phil@thelandscapecompany.com.
Central Coast Chapter Partners for Success Program
It’s 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 Phil Dundas phil@thelandscapecompany.com
register NOW for 2024!
WE love our 2023 partners
With much appreciation Our Partners in Success 2021.
PaRTNER’S CORNER
Question: Are you a Central Coast Partner for Success interested in being featured in The Seascape?
Answer: Of course you are!
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 and 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 Bill Bruce at B&B Small Engine Repair 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.
Advertise in the Central Coast Seascape Newsletter!
It’s always a great time to Advertise in this newsletter! Reach your target audience monthly. Sign up for large, medium, or small ads. For specs and pricing contact: clcaccc.editor@gmail.com. OR sign up online next week, we’re setting up the pages online. Sign up info for 2024 coming soon!
UPCOMING EVENT
Liar’s Cup Golf Tournament 2023
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023
Yes, you too can join the Liar’s Club!
Join Central Coast CLCA for our annual Liar's Cup Golf Tournament, at Delaveaga Golf Course, Santa Cruz, CA. on Thurs., Sept. 21. Open to everyone, especially those interested in the CLCA.
Please join us for this fun CLCA Central Coast Chapter Golf Day at DeLaveaga Golf Club. This place is epically gorgeous, perched just above town in the idyllic foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. There are even views of the ocean at this top-ranked golf course. Enjoy some friendly competition, see your friends, network at this wonderful course. Scott Long is promising shenanigans.
Tee Time: 12:00 shotgun start. 4-person team scramble. Arrive early, 10:30-11:00 a.m., to check in, purchase some mulligan tickets, get something to eat and hit the driving range.
Cost: CLCA Member and Non-member entry fee is $120/player.*
This price includes a full round of golf.
*Note: Oak Partners have the benefit of two pre-paid entries in this event. Redwood and Maple Partners have the benefit of one pre-paid entry.
Food and Beverage:
Food is available upstairs at the Grill ahead of tee off or at the snack shack. Drink cart will be serving refreshments on the course. Stick around after the game to socialize and have a beverage, shenanigans at the Rangeside Bar after the round.
Please come join us! Register NOW!
Registration is ONLY online this year and will end close on Tuesday,
Sept. 19, 2023.
Yes, the Liar’s Cup Golf Tournament is a great event for all those in the “Liar’s Club,” which may include you! Come one and all to the Liar’s Cup!
Follow registration links for more info. Still have questions? Contact Scott Long at slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
831-462-3726
Education corner—recent event
We’re working to bring you great educational events, and Managing the Madness was just that.
In late July, Central Coast CLCA contractors and their team members joined Shane White from K&D Landscaping and Jeremy Yearton from Hunter Industries at Graniterock HQ to learn some techniques about “Managing the Madness” in the landscape and business world.
There were many experience shares along with some new technology tools to help landscape contractors navigate the busy challenges of the day-to-day chaos we sometimes face.
This peer group style of collaboration and learning was a great opportunity for people to speak up and share their challenges and ideas, and work together as a group figure our how to navigate through them.
A big shout out to Graniterock for allowing us to host the event at their beautiful facility. Thank you to Jeremy Yearton and Hunter Industries for their great support and presentation around tech tools and services provided by Hunter during our session. Ewing Irrigation sponsored lunch and it was delicious.
The Central Coast Chapter of the CLCA appreciates all the support and effort that goes into offering these events. We couldn’t do it without you!
Sincerely,
Shane White
CLCA Central Coast Chapter Education Director
Join Shane White with K&D Landscaping & Hunter Industries: More information and registration here.
CLCA EventS
Webinar: Getting Paid
Protecting and Pursuing Your Construction Claim Rights
September 26, 1-2 p.m.
Left to right: Some, but not all, of the many human beings who are gems in the Central Coast CLCA.
Join William L. Porter, the voice of CLCA’s Attorney on Retainer member benefit, and learn steps you can take to get paid efficiently and quickly.
We’ll show you how to protect and pursue your construction claim rights: from the preliminary notices and releases to mechanics liens, stop payment notices, payment bond claims and more.
Cost: $25 member/$50 non-member
Webinar: Pay Scale & Pay Data
September 28, Noon – 1 p.m.
Now more than ever, California employers should pay attention to pay equity, transparency, and the new pay scale disclosure and record retention requirements for 2023.
Join the experts at the California Employers Association — the voice of CLCA’s HR Hotline member benefit — for a comprehensive overview of California’s pay transparency laws.
In this interactive training, we will equip you with practical steps for creating pay scales and cover:
An overview of California’s Equal Pay Act
Salary history restrictions in hiring
Pay scale disclosure requirements for employees and applicants
Best practices in California
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking to grow your business? Learn with CLCA and gain the information you need to connect with success.
Upcoming webinars include Getting Paid; Pay Scale & Pay Data (see above) as well as Employee Handbooks and Time Management: The SMART Goals and more…find out more here.
Board Meeting Minutes
No board meetings July-August, summer break.