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The Oregon Cactus & Succulent Society was founded in 1947. Its purpose is to promote cooperation among those interested in the cultivation, study and preservation of cacti and other succulent plants. You are always welcome to attend any meeting. |
Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 17, 7:00 pm.
This will be our Christmas Party. I'll post the location info later. It will be a potluck with the Turkey provided by our President, Michael Graves. Be sure to put this on your calendar and invite a friend.
» SPECIAL OFFER «
Join the OCSS for 2010 at the current rate of $17.50 ($7.50 senior) before December 15 [or extend your current membership for one year], and at the same time either join or renew membership in the Cactus & Succulent Society of America (CSSA) ($45.00), and your name will be entered in a raffle to win a $25.00 gift certificate for use at a future OCSS show and sale! Membership in the CSSA includes the fantastic Cactus & Succulent Journal, well worth the membership fee. Simply show evidence of your membership in the CSSA when you pay you dues to the OCSS.
From the CSSA webpage: The Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) was founded in 1929 in Pasadena, California and has grown to encompass over 80 affiliated clubs and thousands of members worldwide. Our primary purpose is to enjoy succulent (water-storing) plants through horticulture, travel and scientific discovery, with a particular concern for habitat preservation and conservation issues in deserts worldwide.
Every other month members receive the full-color Cactus and Succulent Journal , widely regarded as the best and most authoritative periodical on succulent and xerophytic (dry loving) plants. It's the longest running publication of its kind and features articles of interest to beginners and advanced hobbyists alike. Our newsletter, To The Point , packaged with the Journal, is full of news and views about the succulent plant world.
If you're interested in becoming a member, email Luther at the nursery and we'll send you an application form or join at our next meeting. Membership for 2010 is $20.00 per household for one calendar year ($10.00 Senior) and includes a newsletter (Cactus Chatter) , an excellent library, field trips and informative meetings. There aren't many bargains like this around! (And remember the special offer noted above!)
And don't forget to add on a teeshirt!
The price? $12.00 for members; $16.00 for non-members. Available in medium, large & extra large.
Another reason to become a member of the OCSS!