January 15, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter
New Year’s Mixer and Board Meeting

BOARD MEETING: 3 PM
KICK-OFF EVENT Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Central Home Supply, 180 El Pueblo Dr., Scotts Valley, Ca. 95066

Aloha All! On January 15th, our Central Coast CLCA will be hosting a chapter board meeting and 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 brief 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.

Contact Scott Long with questions: at ‭831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
RSVP to : reed@centralhomesupply.com

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February 5, 2026, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting

Time: noon
Location: Laughing monk tap room, 262 Mt Hermon Rd, scotts Valley

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

February 6, 2026, Thursday
The Nor Cal Landscape & Nursery Show

Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Location: San Mateo Event Center

Come to this trade show for the exhibits, connections, and educational speakers. Visit https://norcaltradeshow.org/ to register and learn more. Call (530) 458-3190 or Email: margoc@frontiernet.net for more information.

March 5, 2026, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting

Time: noon
Location: Laughing monk tap room, 262 Mt Hermon Rd, scotts Valley

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

Other up coming events…
Suppliers Night in March 2026!

Board of Directors Report

News updates from the Board—JANUARY-MARCH 2026

Hello Central Coast CLCA Members and Friends,

Howdy Chapter Members and Welcome to the New Year of 2026! After a year full of interesting affairs, both locally and nationally, we go into the New Year with a drive to move forward as a strong chapter.

The 2025 Holiday Party was a big success, including Reed’s interesting comments during the gift giving part which had us all laughing in our seats (except for those who lost their original choices). A good time and a fine meal with friends and chapter members is always a great recipe for creating those great memories that we take forth into the coming season. These social events are always a great time for bonding and creating new and long lasting chapters in our history.

At the Board Meeting we confirmed our board for 2026 (the new board will be officially voted on at the January 15 meeting.) A lot of fine ideas were thrown out for consideration (please see the notes from the board meeting for a more in depth look at what we talked on). We talked about the possibility of either two golf outings during 2026, or possibly even supplanting one of them with a sport shooting event. Please feel free to let the board know if there is any interest in either of those ideas, as we always enjoy feedback from the members. Another idea that was thrown out at the board meeting was one where the Chapter hosts a free educational event. No subject was determined, so if something is of particular interest, please let us know.

The last thing that I wanted to talk about was about the Mixer we’re having at Central Home Supply, which Reed has been gracious enough to host—to be held on January 15th. The Chapter Board Meeting will be between 3-4 pm and the Mixer itself will be from 4-7 pm. We will have several vendors there to show off their wares and talk about new and existing products and services. Please remember that these events are great for inviting new and prospective members to further enrich our chapter. It’s time to Renew Membership and Partnership for 2026!

So, for now, Happy New Year’s to all of you. It’s time to start getting ready for the year ahead together, and have a profitable, educational, and fun time for all.

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
Phil Dundas, The Landscape Company, Immediate Past President

Membership Director  
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Associate Member Director
Henry Rose, Graniterock

Secretary: Julia Zuckerman, Delta Blue Grass 

Director of Events
Reed Santee, Central Home Supply

Education Director
Jason Beiley, Water and Stone Natural Landscapes

Legislation Director
Earl Boyd, Evergreen Supply Online

Social Media Networking
Julie Zuckerman and Henry Rose

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

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

Take a look at all these playful folks, please join us in the holiday spirit & join in the fun!

Central Coast Chapter of the CLCA
2025 Holiday Dinner Party &
White Elephant Gift Exchange

Friday, December 5, 2025—DelaveagA ‘s BACK NINE GRILL, Santa Cruz, CA

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!