The Seascape
Newsletter of the CLCA
Central Coast Chapter
July thru September 2026
August 6, 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
August or September? (pending, more info to come)
Golf Event in Monterey
INFO: TBA
Location: TBA
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
August a weekend
Summer BBQ
info: to come
Location: sky park on Mount Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
Message from the President
News updates from the Board—SUMMER 2026
Hello Central Coast CLCA Members and Friends,
It’s been a busy stretch for the Central Coast Chapter, and we’re excited to share a few updates.
In May, we held another great golf tournament at DeLaveaga Golf Course in Santa Cruz, with more than 15 foursomes out enjoying a sunny day of friendly competition. Congratulations to our playoff winners — Adam Crum, Matt Dodd, Mark Manely, & Sean Medina — and thanks to A-Tool Shed, and all of our sponsors, for making the day possible.
Looking ahead, we’re already planning our next golf tournament, so keep an eye out for details.
We’re also gearing up for our Summer BBQ! Last year's event was a hit, bringing together landscapers, contractors, and suppliers for a fun day in the sun with delicious food and great company. Stay tuned for dates — we don’t want you to miss it.
Thank you all for being part of what makes this chapter great. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!
Julia Zuckerman, Social Media Networking
Delta Bluegrass Co. & Zuckerman Family Farms
www.deltabluegrass.com
Central Coast Board 2026
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—retired
Newsletter Editor: Elise Huffman
Bookkeeper: Cathy Quinn
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
Lots of great reasons to join the Central Coast Chapter of the CLCA. Supplier’s Night is a favorite event every year. Golf events, comradery, just a great group of folks!
Now is the time to RENEW YOUR PARTNERSHIP if you haven’t already! 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 3 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.
Thank you again for your support! Please follow the link below to sign up or get more info.
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
RYAN BURR
Coastal Evergreen
Read more about Ryan 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.
UPCOMING EVENT
Central Coast Summer BBQ
WHEN AUGUST, date is in the works
WHERE: SKY PARK ON MOUNT HERMON RD, SCOTTS VALLEY
We’ll be sending out an invitation soon for our ever-popular Summer BBQ.
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
recent events
Central Coast Chapter Golf Event at Delaveaga
On May 29th, we teed off for another fantastic CLCA Central Coast Chapter Golf Tournament at the beautiful DeLaveaga Golf Course in Santa Cruz! Mother Nature cooperated beautifully, gifting us a gorgeous sunny day for our more than 15 foursomes who came out to enjoy some friendly competition on the course.
The winning score was 58 for 2-teams. A playoff was held and the final winning group was Adam Crum, Matt Dodd, Mark Manely, & Sean Medina. Closest to the hole was Rick Pistanna.
A big thank you to A-Tool Shed for generously donating the beer that kept everyone refreshed throughout the round. We're also incredibly grateful to all of our sponsors, whose generous support made this event possible — we couldn’t do it without you!
We wrapped up the day the best way possible: with a delicious taco bar, great company, and plenty of laughs. Thanks to everyone who came out to make this year’s tournament such a success. We can’t wait to see you all again at the next one!
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.
contact: clcaccc.editor@gmail.com.
June Board Meeting
June 4, 2026
Location: Laughing Monk, Scotts Valley
12:00 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions
Recorded by Julia Zuckerman
Meeting called to order. Minutes from the last meeting approved.
○ Julia via Zoom and Reed gave his proxy to Scott.
○ Not enough for a quorum, but we discussed current and future business.
1) Scott reviewed the Golf Tournament at Delavuega Golf Course.
a) The event went well.
b) Lower attendance than expected (68-people).
c) The winning score was 58 for 2-teams. Playoff held and the final winning
group was Adam Crum, Matt Dodd, Mark Manely, & Sean Medina.
d) Closest to the hole was Rick Pistanna.
e) Overall the event was well received.
f) Scott will pick up signs from the golf course.
g) Per the treasurer, we broke even from the tournament.
2) Future golf tournament:
a) We will need to push the entry fee for the event to $140.00 per person
the chapter sponsors will still get their slot per year as per their membership).
b) The next tournament we want to sell closest to the hole, longest drive,
putting contest and the ability to set up a stand at their hole as ways to
extend donation opportunities for the chapter.
c) Bringing in food to the event for before or during the day and eliminating
dinner at the end of the event for a 30 minute award and thank you spot.
This was because there was not a great turn out for dinner at the recent event.
d) A committee will be put together for the planning of a second tournament in
September-October, to be headed by Scott and supported by Henry, Reed,
and Earl. A possible new location might be Cinnabar.
3) We are looking at ditching the constant contact means of email communication
for the Zeffi which we used for the Golf event with much better results.
a) It is cheaper and easier to use.
b) To also be used for any chapter event requiring email correspondence
(board meetings, holiday party, supplier night, BB event, etc…)
4) Looking at August or September for sumer chapter get together. Event committee and Scott working on it.
5) Recognizing Ki & Elise at holiday get together.
6) Treasurer report.
a) After the Golf tournament, the balance is $12,000.00. This is low.March Board Meeting
May Board Meeting
May 7, 2026
Location: Laughing Monk, Scotts Valley
12:00 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions
Recorded by Elise Huffman
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: Scott Long, Jason Beiley, Ryan Burr, Cathy Quinn, Elise Huffman, Earl Boyd, T.J. Nelson
Absent: Julie Zuckerman, Henry Rose, Reed Sante
III. Approve minutes from April 2025 Board Meeting
a. can’t no quorum
IV. Review these items:
a. Events
1. Educational Events
• Nursery Tour? Jason Los Aroyos?
• CLCA Insurance Seminar—Earl, zoom?
• Techo-block presentation—Reed
2. Ask 5 questions of others…
• What type of events do you want?
• What educational events, nursery tour, Big Creek Lumber visit, insurance, electric equipment demo, irrigation/lighting?
3. Summer Event Updates
• Granite Rock presentation—Henry?
• June or July BBQ? on a Saturday
4. Golf Tourney Updates
• Tourney, possibly in Montery, Delaveaga Friday May 15 or 29?
• Cinnabar Hills Golf, San Martin/Morgan Hill, Early August?
c. Approve T-Report
• not a quorum
V. Next Meeting: Thursday, June 4, 12–1:30 p.m. at The Laughing Monk in Scotts Valley
VI. Adjournment 1:30 p.m.
June Board Meeting
June 4, 2026
Location: Laughing Monk, Scotts Valley
12:00 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions
Recorded by Julia Zuckerman
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Scott Long. Who attended?
??? Present: Scott Long, Jason Beiley, Ryan Burr, Henry Rose
??? Absent: Earl Boyd, Reed Santee, Cathy Quinn, Elise Huffman
• Julia attended via Zoom
• Reed gave his proxy to Scott.
I. Scott reviewed the Golf Tournament at Delaveaga Golf Course.
a. The event went well.
b. Lower attendance than expected (68-people).
c. The winning score was 58 for 2-teams. Playoff held and the final winning group was Adam Crum, Matt Dodd, Mark Manely, & Sean Medina.
d. Closest to the hole was Rick Pistanna.
e. Overall the event was well received.
f. Scott will pick up signs from the golf course.
g. Per the treasurer, we broke even from the tournament.
II. Future golf tournaments:
a. We will need to push the entry fee for the event to $140.00 per person (the chapter sponsors will still get their slot per year as per their membership).
b. The next tournament we want to sell closest to the hole, longest drive, putting contest and the ability to set up a stand at their hole as ways to extend donation opportunities for the chapter.
c. Bringing in food to the event for before or during the day and eliminating dinner at the end of the event for a 30 minute award and thank you spot. This was because there was not a great turn out for dinner at the recent event.
d. A committee will be put together for the planning of a second tournament in September–October, to be headed by Scott and supported by Henry, Reed, & Earl. A possible new location might be Cinnabar.
III. We are looking at ditching the Constant Contact means of email communication for the Zeffi, which we used for the golf event with much better results.
a. It is cheaper and easier to use.
b. To also be used for any chapter event requiring email correspondence (board meetings, holiday party, supplier night, BB event, etc…)
IV. Looking at August or September for summer chapter get together. Event committee and Scott working on it.
V. Recognizing Ki and Elise at holiday get together.
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. After the Golf Tournament the balance is $12,000. This is low.
