I found an old newletter and the next meeting is June 7, Then August 2 and Oct.4. 1:30 at Murdy park center off Goldenwest just north of Warner in Huntington Beach.

Brighty & Bill, I believe that Curtis Hayes is speaking at the Fullerton Arboretum this Saturday. It was mentioned at the last SCPS meeting. Also, Bill, thanks for helping John and I out with the plant ID's. Kim

Hey Folks, just got home and finished my chicken dinner. It's 8:17PM Gee Wizz were did the day go? kms2, Yes, a Chapter would consit of PSA members in good standing with the rules of the PSA. Benefits from sales at events would go towards the Houston based PSA in support. This can also attract new supporters to the website and have local and national articles on Plumeria. If I read exactly, doesn't Naples Botanical Gardens have a kindered relation with the PSA? I noticed this one the PSA website? Maybe what I'm searching for is 100 miles south of me? I feel a more centralized location for Florida would be Orlando. I know here in Bradenton (right on the coast) south of Tampa, I have access to the Palma Sola Botanical Gardens complete with a plumeria garden. Plenty of area for out door sales and a real nice pavilion recreation hall. The possibilities are endless. I bet if I called Florida Colors, Brad's Buds & Blooms, The Mad Plumerian and a few others they'd be in on it. At least start out with a once a year sale and event. I met a Roger Galle and wife from the Gulf Coast Plumeria Society last weekend and I mostly just listened to what he had to say. I do know that the GCPS is inactive at this point. I don't see it coming back. All I can say is...Open minds say more than open mouths, so my mind was open and learned a lot. My thoughts go to all of the Florida Growers who are in it for a business and a way to help support their sales and add new customers if they choose. I'm sure there are many talented growers with tips and ideas enough to share at the events. I would have my work cut out for me, but why not? First things first, research, ask questions and listen & take good notes and make next April a deadline/goal. Mahalo Nui ( Thank you very much ) Stuart

I think it is cash only but I am not sure. I will try to get in touch with Neil who handles sales to find out. I will be there and I just got a call from Bud G. who will be there too. Any of you who come don't hesitate to introduce yourselves to me and I will help you with any questions. It is a really nice group and they all share the passion for the plumie. I have learned so much from the members who are knowledgeable and willing to share info. If you notice all the help Tony has given from the Valley, they are like him. I think tony comes too, which is a good distance to drive. This club, San Diego, Arizona and Texas have groups that are very experienced and are experimenting on process and plants. I would imagine that Florida would also be included but I am not aware of their organizations. Many of your new ideas and plants will be stimulated by these major markets and they stimulate work in the islands. This is good for all of us as it keeps the new ideas coming. And, eventually it brings the prices down to a obtainable level (consider that a rooted Metallica is closing in three hours and is currently bid at over $400) Love to have it, can't afford it- but in a few years it will be $70, then$50, then $29.95. The clubs get the rare ones spread around and increase the speed of reasonable availability. Thus I recommend that anyone who can, become part of the clubs and spread the wealth so we all benefit. The clubs and forums are essential keys to the growth and success of plumeria plants. Plus, at the South Coast P.S. you make your annual fee back in the discount prices you get from O.C.Farm Supply. See you there. Bill