A Southern California Regional Meeting has been scheduled for February 2, 2002 at Ranch Santa Ana Botanic Garden at 1 pm focusing on the needs of chapters. There will be afternoon speakers and workshops and an evening program on volunteer cultivation and development. All members are invited and encouraged to attend. Learn about the NEW CNPS! Hear about what CNPS does and about the new Chapter Council. Learn the basics of running an effective chapter and share information between the most experienced members and the newest members! Learn about volunteer opportunities. Attend specific training workshops for chapter positions and activities.

Tentative workshops include:
Nuts and Bolts (product sales, programs, field trips, publicity)
Building Effective Chapters  Technology and Tips for treasurers/ newsletter editors/ membership chairs;

Horticulture (plant sales/school gardens);

Plant science/conservation (vegetation/stewardship/forestry)

If there is a specific issue or topic that you would like to see included in the workshops, NOW is the time to let me know!

There will be a buffet dinner. We need an idea of the number of attendees. Please contact Patt McDaniel directly, and if you would like to help with the dinner or with setup or any other aspect of the meeting, let her know.

Patt McDaniel
w 805-646-9948, h 805-921-0823, mcins@west.net

***This meeting will provide information useful for your other activities as well as for CNPS! --Ed.