CLCA San Diego Chapter
The San Diego Chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association boasts over 250 members and is one of the state's largest and most active chapters. Each year, the chapter hosts a number of informative, social and educational meetings which allow members to keep abreast of industry trends, network with their peers and just have some fun. Among the annual activities chapter members enjoy are a golf tournament, a local awards program, ballgame outings, roundtable meetings and a holiday dinner. The chapter also produces a monthly newsletter (Offshoot), participates at local home, garden and consumer information fairs, hosts the Landscape Industry Certified Test at Cuyamaca College in the spring, and stays involved in local political issues affecting the landscape industry such as water conservation and sustainability issues.
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| Following is a review of the chapter year. Click on the photos to view a photo gallery from the event. |
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Kick-off Event
The CLCA San Diego year begins with a kick-off event involving an entertaining evening and a little bit of business. Interspersed with bowling, or casino style gaming, or perhaps a trip to the theater, attendees can meet the new board of directors, learn about the chapter's plans for the year and mingle with other chapter members. These events provide a great opportunity to meet other members in an informal atmosphere, network and form relationships that will be helpful to your business in the future. (photos by Chris Roesink). |
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Landscape Industry Show
In early spring, CLCA state hosts the Landscape Industry Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. this show brings together vendors and landscape professionals to learn about new products and technologies and to share information on running a better landscape business. The San Diego chapter charters a bus to take members to the trade show, giving you another opportunity to talk with and learn from your peers.
Each year a block of seats is made available to horticulture students at Cuyamaca College - one way the chapter invests in the future of the industry. |
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Landscape Industry Certified
In the spring and fall, CLCA state hosts the Landscape Industry Certified Test. This program is a great way to position your company and employees as experts in the fields of landscape construction, maintenance and/or irrigation. Your company and staff will benefit by being recognized as a proficient landscape work force and with qualified landscape professionals. The San Diego chapter hosts the test at Cuyamaca College in the spring. |
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Educational Meetings
Keeping abreast of new information and technologies is key to your success. Each year, the chapter provides several opportunities to keep our members informed and help them succeed. Educational seminars are geared toward owners and foreman level employees covering topics such as: Irrigation Technology, Edible Gardens, Estimating, Team Management, Soils and Fertilizers, Pruning, Grading and Drainage, and other areas.
These educational events are usually coupled with a new member luncheon which introduces our newest members to the many benefits of CLCA membership. These meeting provide a forum for new members to meet other members, both new and established, and grow their business with the help of CLCA and its members. |
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Baseball Event
The annual summer baseball outing provides a relaxed and fun atmosphere where you can get to know fellow members and forge relationships that will directly benefit your business in the future. For the past several years, the chapter has secured the rooftop of the Western Metals Building and included other local trade assocations such as ASLA and APLD in this fun and well attended event. |
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Annual Golf Tournament
One of the most anticipated chapter events of the year is the annual golf tournament which serves as a fund raiser for the chapter and another opportunity to mingle with contractors and suppliers. Following a day of golf, participants enjoy a great dinner, awards presentation and the not to be rivaled raffle drawing. (photos by Gregg Roesink) |
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Public Awareness
Throughout the year, the volunteers from the chapter promote the landscape industry and the advantages of hiring a licenced landscape professional as well as promoting chapter members by participating in a number of community events and garden shows. |
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Annual Beautification Awards
One of the biggest events sponsored by the chapter is the Annual Beautification Awards. The event includes an audio visual presentation featuring all the projects entered, is designed to recognize the outstanding work of chapter members and is publicized in the local media. Receiving a CLCA San Diego Chapter Award shows that your company's work is top notch and provides many marketing opportunities. |
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Holiday Dinner
The annual holiday dinner provides chapter members with one final opportunity to get together with CLCA friends and look back on a year of great activies. It also allows the chapter to recognize he contributions of sponsors and members during the past year. |
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