The Seascape
Newsletter of the CLCA
Central Coast Chapter
April thru June 2026
April 2, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting
Time: noon-1pm
Location: Laughing monk tap room, 262 Mount Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
May 7, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting
Time: noon-1pm
Location: Laughing monk tap room, 262 Mount Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
June 4, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting
Time: noon-1pm
Location: Laughing monk tap room, 262 Mount Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
Board of Directors Report
News updates from the Board—April-June 2026
Hello Central Coast CLCA Members and Friends,
Respectfully, Your Chapter Board,
Hau’oli kou la, Earl, your new CLCA Central Coast Chapter Legislative Director
Earl Boyd, LEED-AP Evergreen Supply
33 Riverside Rd.
Watsonville, Ca 95076
Office Phone: (831) 724-5110
Cell Phone: (408) 709-0667
Email: earl@evergreensupplyonline.com
www.evergreensupplyonline.com
Central Coast Board 2026
This board will be confirmed at the January 15 Board Meeting.
President: Scott Long, Central Coast Landscaping
slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
Phil Dundas, The Landscape Company, Immediate Past President
Membership Director
Ryan Burr, Coastal Evergreen
ryan@coastalevergreen.com
Associate Member Director
Henry Rose, Graniterock
hrose@graniterock.com
Secretary: Julia Zuckerman, Delta Blue Grass
jzuckerman@deltabluegrass.com
Director of Events
Reed Santee, Central Home Supply
reed@centralhomesupply.com
Education Director
Jason Beiley, Water and Stone Natural Landscapes
jason@waterandstone.org
Legislation Director
Earl Boyd, Evergreen Supply Online
earl@evergreensupplyonline.com
Social Media Networking
Julia Zuckerman, Delta Bluegrass
jzuckerman@deltabluegrass.com
and Henry Rose, Granite Rock
hrose@graniterock.com
Non-voting members:
Website Editor: Ki Bowman
Newsletter Editor: Elise Huffman
Bookkeeper: Cathy Quinn
HIGHLIGHT—UPCOMING CLCA Event
January 15th, our Central Coast CLCA will be hosting a chapter board meeting and 2026 “Start the New Year” Mixer at Central Home Supply in Scotts Valley. Several of our vendors will be in attendance from Techo-Bloc, In-Lite, Prosoco will have tables set up to answer any of your questions on their lines. There will be pizza from Reed’s Outdoor Pizza Oven, chips, dips, appetizers, and various beverages for everyone.
Free raffle for attendees!
We’ll meet for a board meeting just before the party, at 4:00. At 5:00 the party begins, please join us for beverages and snacks at Central Home Supply, 180 El Pueblo Dr., Scotts Valley. You don’t want to miss this chance to kick off the New Year with your friends and associates and try Reed’s Pizza!
CONTACT SCOTT LONG WITH QUESTIONS: AT 831-332-4565 OR SLONG@CENTRALCOASTLANDSCAPE.COM
RSVP TO : REED@CENTRALHOMESUPPLY.COM
https://clca.org/member-resources/member-benefits/expert-advice-attorney-on-retainer/
Join Us, the Central Coast Chapter Board of Directors
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.
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 immediate past president at: phil@thelandscapecompany.com.
Central Coast Chapter Partners for Success Program
Now is the time 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.
2026 Partners For Success Program
Partners For Success Program is an annual subscription to the chapter's events that allows exposure of your company's products and services directly to our membership. This program allows members to select their level of participation in advance, saving time and paperwork. All members (C-27s, Associates and Affiliates) have the convenience of paying via credit card online or may send a check to: CLCA Central Coast Chapter, PO Box 67204, Scotts Valley, CA 96067. Membership is for the calendar year. It is best to renew subscription in January.
The three tiers of partnership, Oak (suppliers and C27 contractors), Redwood (suppliers and C27 contractors) and Maple (C27 contractors), provide levels of participation appropriate to the size of your company. Partners are the driving force of the chapter and, as such, are recognized at annual events and promoted on the chapter web site. The Partners For Success information sheet is available on request. Annual membership begins in January and ends at the end of December.
Event Sponsorship
Educational Events: The chapter holds several gatherings per year that focus on an educational topic. Sponsorship could come in the form of venue, food or financial support.
Membership/Suppler Night: This event is a mini-tradeshow that provides an opportunity for vendors to speak directly to our member contractors to educate them about your products and services. Sponsorship can range from participation to donating a raffle prize or sponsoring food or beverages.
Beautification Awards: This is the chapter's annual competition among members to win organization-wide recognition for their recently completed landscaping projects. A gala awards banquet is held to announce the winners of each category and to celebrate the culmination of the program. Event sponsors contribute towards awards plaques, venue and decorations.
Golf Tournament(s): The chapter's annual golf event teams up contractors and suppliers in a heated competition for the “Liar's Cup.” Tee and hole sponsors are encouraged and it is an opportunity for suppliers to network through participation or setting up an informational table.
Holiday Party: A seasonal gathering that is held purely for the enjoyment of getting together one last time before the New Year. Sponsorship of the venue or food and beverages is always welcomed.
Increasing your level of participation enhances the enjoyment and benefit you receive from actively supporting the Central Coast Chapter.
Below are the three levels, and what’s included with each membership.
Thank you again for your support!
For more information, contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
LINKS for REGISTRATION 2026
WE love our partners
With much appreciation Our Partners for 2024. Sign up or re-register and we’ll add you to this group of fine businesses. It’s never too late to sign up!
PaRTNER’S CORNER
EARL BOYD
evergreen supply
Read more about Earl 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
Central Coast Journeys North
NORCAL Event 2026
Friday, December 5, 2025—where
We had a great time ringing out the old year and making a toast to 2026.
Our Holiday Party included a delicious meal, our White Elephant Gift Exchange, always fun. We had a blast! Read the “Letter from the Board” at the start of the newsletter, just below the calendar, for Earl Boyd’s report on this End-of-the-Year Holiday Party.
These events are a great way to connect with your Central Coast Chapter friends and celebrate our friendships, even make some new contacts and friends, a win-win.
Thank you for your Partnership! Remember to renew for 2026!
Advertise in this newsletter in 2026!
Have an advertisement that you want the Landscape Industry to see? Be featured here in your local CLCA Central Coast newsletter. It’s time to start thinking about 2026. Consider putting some of your advertising dollars towards an ad in the Seascape. If you have questions just email our editor.
The CLCA Central Coast Chapter offers several different ways to reach your customers and other industry professionals. They are win-win opportunities that reinforce your sales program and give prominence to your company by its alignment with a professional organization. In addition to brand recognition and increased web exposure, you can gain insight to market trends and have face-to-face interactions with the people you are marketing to. 2025 advertising link is here. Will be updated soon.
contact: clcaccc.editor@gmail.com.
January Board Meeting
January 15, 2026
Location: Central Home Supply, Scotts Valley, CA
Recorded by Julia Zuckerman
I. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Scott Long at 3:27 p.m.
II. Roll Call, Establish Quorum and Approve Agenda
Present: Elise Huffman, Earl Boyd, Ki Bowman, Reed Santee, Scott Long, Julia Zuckerman, Regan Barry, Ryan Burr, Jason Beiley
Absent: Henry Rose, Cathy Quinn
III. Approval of December 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
a. MSA
The proposed slate of 2026 board members for the Central Coast chapter is:
• Secretary: Julia Zuckerman
• Director of Events: Reed Santee
• President: Scott Long
• Director of Education: Jason Beiley
• Legislative Director: Earl Boyd
• Associate Member Representative: Henry Rose
• Membership Director: Ryan Burr
M/s to approve the slate of nominees for the 2026 Central Coast Chapter Board. Motion passed on an affirmative voice vote.
IV. Next Meeting
• Thursday, 12 p.m., February 5th
Location: CLCA NorCal Show
V. March Meeting
• Via Zoom go over Supplier’s Night
VI. Adjournment 3:44
February Board Meeting
February 5, 2026
Location: via Zoom
Recorded by Julia Zuckerman
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Scott Long at 12:15 p.m.
II. Roll Call, Establish Quorum and Approve Agenda
Present: Earl Boyd, Reed Santee, Scott Long, Julia Zuckerman, Ryan Burr, Cathy Quinn, Jason Beiley, Henry Rose
Absent:
III. Approve minutes from December 2025 Board Meeting
a. MSA
IV. Approve T Report
a. MSA
V. Review these items:
a. Events
i. Suppliers Night: Back Nine March 19th
1. Vendor set up 3 p.m.
2. Official kick off 5 p.m.
3. End time 9 p.m.
4. Taco bar for dinner
a. Vegetarian option
5. Reach out to suppliers (ewing, hunter, evergreen)
ii. Golf Tournament
1. September
2. DeLaVeaga
3. Possible tournament near Monterey
iii. Summer BBQ in June
b. Newsletter
i. Need sign ups for Partners Corner
ii. Be on recruit for new Editor for 2027
iii. Julia to take over e-blasts
c. NorCal Show: Julia Zuckerman, Earl Boyd have booths
d. Partners Program
i. Henry and Reed to call
ii. Cathy to send out partners signed up from last year
e. Legislation
i. Earl attended last legislative meeting and will report back with more information after the next meeting
VI. March Meeting at Suppliers Night, March 19, 3:00 p.m. at The Back Nine
VII. Adjournment 12:43 p.m.
