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Auxiliary Report
Happy Fall to all! Halloween is almost here, which means Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah are right around the corner. Lots to do still before the winter holidays.
The Chapter Picnic on September 7 was a delightful event. Thank you to the 52 people who attended on a warm but not too warm Sunday. Thank you to our Picnic Committee (Rick and Marina Camin, Alice Domine, Vicky Parrott, Cindy Singletary, Girvin and Lesley Peters, Charlene Ott and Jackie Marsey and Dominic Bryan) for organizing and preparing everything in advance and for lots of assistance on Sunday. It is a huge effort by a lot of people to make the picnic a success. A full report of all of the happenings at the picnic is elsewhere in this newsletter. Again, thank you everyone for your help and contributions.
The last Auxiliary meeting of 2025 will be Wednesday, October 15 at Cafe Pro Bono in Palo Alto, starting at 6 p.m. This meeting is hosted by Chapter President Beth Valdez from Davey Tree, which means that the Chapter pays for our dinner! So come on out and enjoy a great Italian meal with friends and colleagues. A Paperless Post invitation has gone out already. We welcome all prospective new members at any of our meetings. If you would like to be on our mailing list, shoot me an email with your contact information (name, address, email address) and I will send you an application for Auxiliary membership.
Hold the presses! Save the date of Sunday, December 14 for the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Christmas Party! This year we are going back to Mezzaluna Italian Restaurant in Princeton-By-The Sea (that’s north of Half Moon Bay for those who have never been there!) for lunch at 12:30. Enjoy the festive holiday mood with your CLCA friends and family (It is 90 degrees as I type this. A bit difficult to think rain, cold weather, tinsel and mistletoe!). More information to come at the end of October or early November.
Have a great October. Don’t let anyone play too many tricks on you for Halloween!
Lesley Peters
Garden Designer
650-444-4580
gpland@sbcglobal.net
Chapter Picnic 2025
The Chapter Picnic is always a fun day, catching up with friends and colleagues, comparing summer activities. Thank you to the 52 people who attended the picnic on September 7 at Cuesta Park and helped make the day a fantastic CLCA event. It was warm but the Redwood grove picnic area provided shade and a cool environment. It was great to see everyone participating in games on the lawn, watching the horseshoe tournament and eating heartily of the abundant food.
The horseshoe tournament started promptly with eight teams: Joseph and Alex Domine, Kurt and Nicho Domine, Dominic Bryan and Juan Nunez, Brian Bost and Alex Cortez, Mark and Audrey Domine, Henry and Israel from Paradise Garden and Landscape, Jackie Marsey and Jim Link and Beth Valdez and Angelina Burciaga. It was exciting to the end, but there can be only one winner…Joseph and Alex Domine for the repeat win! Henry and Israel from Paradise Garden and Landscape finished second. Congratulations Joseph and Alex.
The chili and dessert competitions always bring out the cooks in our group with their best recipes. Below is the outcome of the chili and dessert competitions.
Chili competition:
Our chili judges were: Beth Valdez, Davey Tree, Zoe Domine (Alice and Camille’s granddaughter) and Larissa Alvarado, Paradise Garden and Landscape. The entrants were: Cindy Singletary, Dominic Bryan, Jackie Marsey and Alice Domine. And drum roll please! Our winners were Alice Domine in first place and Jackie Marsey in second place.
Dessert competition:
Our dessert judges were: Angelina Buriciaga, Davey Tree, Al Valdez and Simon Parrott. The entrants were: Zoe Domine, Samantha Campbell (Ernst and Brigitte Lehmann’s granddaughter), Jackie Marsey and Alice Domine. And our winners were…Alice Domine in first place again with German chocolate cupcakes and Samantha Campbell in second place with snickerdoodles.
Congratulations to our winners. We enjoyed sampling your creations and hope you will enter again next year!
The Chapter Picnic takes many hands to be a success. Thank you to our committee for working hard and making the 2025 picnic a family-friendly, fun and fantastic event.
Chair and horseshoe tournament coordinator Rick Camin, Vicky Parrott, Cindy Singletary, Charlene Ott, Alice Domine, Marina Camin, John Camin, Al and Beth Valdez, Lesley and Girvin Peters, Jackie Marsey and Dominic Bryan
Upcoming Events
Connect, Collaborate & Cheers
with the 2025 CLCA SFBA Board!
October 23rd @ 4:30pm-6pm
Fieldwork Brewing
3030 South Delaware St.
San Mateo
Join us for a casual evening of networking, idea-sharing, and great company over a refreshing drink!
What to Expect
- Meet the 2025 CLCA SFBA Board
- Share your ideas for future events and chapter initiatives
- Connect with fellow members and industry professionals
- Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with great brews and great conversations
Get Involved & Make an Impact
Now is the perfect time to:
- Contribute fresh ideas
- Explore opportunities to participate and lead
- Shape the future of CLCA SFBA
- Expand your network and strengthen our community
Whether you’re a long-time member or brand new, your voice matters. Let’s come together to talk about the future of our chapter — focusing on growth, collaboration, and success.
RSVP Encouraged, Not Required
We’d love to know you’re coming, but walk-ins are always welcome!
RSVP today to help us plan and be part of the conversation.
Partner Spotlight
The Month’s Partner Spotlight is Ewing Outdoor Supply.
Pesticides, Integrated Pest Management, & Understanding Labels
Wednesday, Oct. 8th | 8 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. CT | $69
This webinar will provide an overview of pesticides, including definitions, types, application methods, and regulatory requirements in Texas. Learn Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to effectively identify, prevent, and control pest problems using a combination of techniques. We will also cover how to properly read and interpret pesticide labels to ensure safe, legal, and effective use.
CONTACT Ewing today.
Welcome New & Returning CLCA SFBA Chapter Members
- David Acosta, Delta Bluegrass
- Chase Baldocci, Devil Mountain Wholesale Nurseries
- David McAndrews, NexMow
- Josh Mc Donnel, Imperial Sprinkler Supply
- Ruben Oseguera, Baylands Landscape Management
- Damion Rose, Moon Valley Nurseries
- Elke Schlosser, Broadmoor Landscape Supply
2025 Board of Directors
Immediate Past Co-Presidents – Barry and Mary Cohen
President – Beth Valdez
Vice President – Scooter Wren
Treasurer – Jackie Marsey
Associate Liaison – Marin Villalpando
Auxiliary President – Lesley Peters
Auxiliary Vice President – Girvin Peters
Auxiliary Treasurer – Rick Camin
Auxiliary Secretary – Vicky Parrott