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California Landscape Contractors AssociationCalifornia Landscape Contractors AssociationSan Fernando Valley ChapterSan Fernando Valley Chapter
SPECIAL CONVENTION ISSUE, PART 2SPECIAL CONVENTION ISSUE, PART 2Volume 37, Number 12, December 2019Volume 37, Number 12, December 2019
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Photos of Lake Tahoe Photos of Lake Tahoe Convention Trophy Award Convention Trophy Award
Winners on Pages 6 & 7Winners on Pages 6 & 7
ON THE COVER: ON THE COVER: HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR from the SFV Board, and President Luis Casas shown here with his family, HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR from the SFV Board, and President Luis Casas shown here with his family, First Lady Gwen and lovely daughters Billie, 2, and Luisana, 5.First Lady Gwen and lovely daughters Billie, 2, and Luisana, 5.
LEAF Scholarship FundraiserLEAF Scholarship Fundraiser• Thursday, January 23, 6:30 p.m.• Thursday, January 23, 6:30 p.m.• Rescheduled event now includes SFV and • Rescheduled event now includes SFV and
LA/SGV Chapters InstallationsLA/SGV Chapters Installations
• RSVP to Jan Veis at (818) 772-7233 or [email protected]• RSVP to Jan Veis at (818) 772-7233 or [email protected]
• See Page 3 for details• See Page 3 for details
Dual Chapter Installation Dual Chapter Installation and Chinese Auctionand Chinese AuctionThursday, January 23Thursday, January 23• SFV and Channel Islands Chapters • SFV and Channel Islands Chapters
Install their 2020 Officers at Install their 2020 Officers at BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse, BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse, Woodland HillsWoodland Hills
• • Rescheduled Rescheduled Chinese Auction Chinese Auction LEAF Fundraiser is part LEAF Fundraiser is part of the festivitiesof the festivities
• RSVP to Jan Veis at (818) 772-7233 • RSVP to Jan Veis at (818) 772-7233 or [email protected] [email protected]
• See Page 3 for details• See Page 3 for details
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Coming Events, Contact Numbers & More
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Steven Kinzler
S K Landscape Design, Inc. 818-345-0492 office
818-345-0494 fax 818-266-3828 cell
VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAMS Francisco Salazar
Groundcare Landscape Company 888-255-5755
818-970-7592 cell [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Jennifer Nelson SnapFence LLC (661) 644-9619
SECRETARY Natalie Balyasny
Landscape Contractors Insurance Services, Inc.
(818) 426-0521 [email protected]
TREASURER Josh Emeterio
Specialized Landscape Management Services Inc.
805-520-7590 661-212-0595
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nelson Colvin Life Member
818-400-9674 [email protected]
Rene Emeterio Specialized Landscape
Management Services Inc. 805-520-7590
805-823-5603 cell [email protected]
Mickey Strauss MSM Landscape Services, Inc.
818-402-4500 818-341-9236 fax
AMO REP Ted Sirkin
Valvette Systems 818-887-1866
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Jan Veis
818-772-7233 [email protected]
VALLEYSCAPE PUBLISHER John Hernandez 626-715-1757
NEW ADDRESS 18466 Dragonera Drive
Rowland Heights, CA 91748 [email protected]
FAX 866-591-5093
ASSOCIATE EDITOR/ ART DIRECTOR
Jerry Robin 626-644-4239 [email protected]
San Fernando Valley Chapter2019 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT Luis Casas
Luis Casas Tree Service 818-618-7703
www.clcasfv.org
[The Chinese Auction] generates laughs for those participating, and money for LEAF scholarships.
Dual Installation and Chinese Auction Set for Thursday, Jan. 23• SFV and Channel Islands Chapter Installations
Join Rescheduled LEAF Scholarship Dinner
• BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse, Woodland Hills to Host Unique Dual Chapter Event
Postponed due to the November area fires, the world famous SFV Auxiliary’s Chinese Auction Scholarship Fundraiser has
combined with the San Fernando Valley and Channel Islands Chapter Installations to bring you the best “three-fer” CLCA has ever offered. The new location and date for the combined event is Thursday, January 23, 6:30 p.m. at BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse, Woodland Hills.
Gathering to honor the 2019 Presidents and Boards of their respective Chapters – Luis Casas for the SFV Chapter, and Pete Dufau for the Channel Islands Chapter – attendees will also show support for their Presidents and Boards in 2020 – Luis Casas again for SFV and Pete Dufau again for Channel Islands.
All attendees will be treated to one of the most FUN-Filled events the SFV Chapter holds each year. Sponsored by the SFV Auxiliary, this event generates laughs for those participating, and money for LEAF scholarships.
The dual Chapter Installation and Chinese Auction will take place Thursday, January 23, 2020 starting at 6:30 p.m. at BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse, 6424 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367; (818) 340-1748.
Dinner is $40 per person with reservation or $50 at the door, payable to SFV CLCA…plus a wrapped gift (gag or serious). Bring a friend…they’ll laugh with you.
Plan to have a fabulous feast and a lot of fun as you bid on wrapped “mystery” gifts. SFV’s Nelson Colvin will again use his famous scatter-gun delivery and creative math to generate monies for scholarships for students in horticulture and related fields.
RSVP to Jan Veis at (818) 772-7233 or [email protected]
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It’s Time to Spend Time with Those You Care About Most
At the end of the year and beginning of the new one, I always like to take
time and enjoy all my hard work. It not only ads to one’s sense of accomplish-ment but helps in planning for the type and location of projects you will
consider for the New Year. It’s a good exercise for every entrepreneur.
Most small business owners don’t see the Holidays as a vacation from work. I always find myself in this group, but you should
take time to enjoy your own personal and family time. Isn’t this why we are working so hard anyway? The Holidays should give us
the opportunity to again realize what really matters in life.
As an entrepreneur I rely heavily on my wife for support. I made a commitment to myself to always be there for my wife and kids no matter how busy I am. The best gift you can give your family and friends is your presence. Do whatever you need to do to relax and spend quality time with the people you care about the most.
Dual Chapter Installation Jan. 23In planning for our Dual Chapter Installation and Chinese Auction January 23 at BJs in Woodland Hills, I realized just how many
phone calls, meetings, changes of plans, approvals and so much more goes into organizing an event of this magnitude. I’m not complaining – that’s what I signed up for – but it gave me a whole new appreciation for the Board Members and staff who tirelessly work to bring you the best events and programs possible throughout the year. I thank you, as should every SFV member and Chapter friend for all that you do.
We’ll see you at the Installation and Chinese Auction. – Luis
President’s Message
LUIS CASAS SFV President
Luis Casas Tree Service
Most small business owners don’t see the Holidays as a vacation from work. I always find myself in this group, but you should take time to enjoy your own personal and family time. Isn’t this why we are working so hard anyway?
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‘SEASONED’ MEMBERS Ted Sirkin, Charles Nunley, Klaus Kumme, and
Nelson Colvin have attended scores of these celebrations, and are happy to see younger
members and families enjoying them as well.
TRIPLE THE FUN at the SFV Holiday Party held Dec. 13. Having a blast are Jennifer Nelson
and her sons Michael and Blake.
HO-HO NELSON Colvin is really in the Holiday Spirit now. Here the jolly Santa’s helper
takes a Holiday photo with wife Leslie.
LIKE A FAMILY – Steven (left) and Debilyn Kinzler (right), bookend Leslie and Nelson Colvin in a Holiday family photo of long-time very close
family friends.
DARLENA SIRKIN and Mickey Strauss get photo bombed by Nelson Colvin.
IT WAS HUGS, high fives and toasts to the New Year after a round of tequila shots.
Rene Emeterio surprised Ted Sirkin with a big Holiday Hug as the great party came to an end.
EXPANDED FAMILY – Natalie Balyasny (3rd from left) is shown partying it up with her delightful group of celebrants, Taylor Balyasny,
Jaden Endicott, and Sasha Balyasny.
FORMER HOLIDAY HOSTS, Steven and Debilyn Kinzler enjoy the Party held in the lovely Santa Clarita home of Wendy and Rene Emeterio. They appreciate all the hard work it takes having
hosted the event before.
ANGELO / EMETERIO HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – Rich and Charlene Angelo, Josh and Lauren Emeterio with baby Remi, proud grandparents and the evening’s hosts, Wendy and
Rene Emeterio enjoy the SFV Holiday Party among family and friends.
PAST CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Mickey Strauss, Steven Kinzler, and Nelson
Colvin get into the Yule Tide Spirit. Buds forever.
FINDING A WAY TO HELP at every CLCA event, Cindy Strauss and Leslie Colvin are usually part of the set up/clean up team. Thank you both for your serving hearts and great organizational
skills.
Emeterios Host SFV Fun & Food-Filled Holiday Party Emeterios Host SFV Fun & Food-Filled Holiday Party
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EXCELSIOR AWARD goes to Korotkin Associates. Korotkin was not in attendance, but Tom Noonan of Sponsor Ewing recognized the
award winner.
DESIGN BUILD OA to Garden View (Mark Meahl, center). Presenting for Sponsor
Delta Bluegrass are Gina Valdez and Fred Hanker.
SPECIAL EFFECTS AWARD goes to Confidence Landscaping (center). Presenting for Sponsor CLCA Insurance Solutions are
Pam Kinne and Dan Dvorak.
MEDIUM RES INSTALLATION First Place to Richard Cohen Landscape & Construction
(Richard Cohen). Presenting for Sponsor Southland Sod is John Domenici.
RESIDENTIAL ESTATE UNLIMITED First Place and OA to Hanson Landscaping
(Karen McConaghy). Presenting for Sponsor Site One Landscape Supply is Evan Moffitt (right)
with Past President Tim Hendricks.
PUBLIC WORKS & ATHLETIC FACILITIES First Place and OA go to
Stay Green, Inc. (Grant Clack). CLCA is the Sponsor.
JOHN REDMOND MEMORIAL AWARD goes to Alpine Landscapes. Presenting for Sponsor
Landscape Contractors Insurance Services are Kim Ayala and Janice Vasquez.
GARY VALLEN MEMORIAL AWARD goes to Creative Environments. Presenting is Sponsor
2019 President Elizabeth Burns of Zone 24 Landscaping and Awards Judge Gordon Larson
(left).
EMCEE for the evening, Ewing’s Barry Elder, kept the somewhat unconventional Trophy
Awards program flowing, interesting and fun. It was a highlight of the CLCA Lake Tahoe
Convention in November.
HERB FRANK MEMORIAL AWARD goes to Jensen Landscape Contractors. Sponsor is
Kellogg Garden Products.
JON R. ALSDORF MEMORIAL AWARD is presented to Van Slyke Landscape. The award is Sponsored by TreeTown USA/Village Nurseries/
Hines Growers.
Trophy Awards Filled with Surprises and FunTrophy Awards Filled with Surprises and Fun
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD – The Stuart J. Sperber Memorial Sweepstakes Award goes to
Confidence Landscaping. Presenting for Sponsor BrightView Tree Company is Robert Crudup.
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LARGE RES INSTALLATION First Place to Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors
(right). Presenting for Sponsor A-G Sod is Past President Aaron Huxley.
HAWAIIAN CONVENTION 2020 – There to promote the CLCA Convention in Hawaii in November 2020 are Hawaiian dancers enjoyed by
John Domenici and wife Kathleen of Southland Sod.
SMALL RES INSTALLATION OA to Visionscape. Presenting for Sponsor CLCA Insurance Solutions are Debbie Abele and
Gina Stanley.
LARGE COMMERCIAL MAINT. First Place goes to BrightView Landscape Services
(Robert Crudup). Presenting for Sponsor Landscape Contractors Insurance Services are
Kim Ayala and Janice Vasquez.
HUMANITARIAN AWARDS (two OA awards) to the LA/SGV Chapter. Presenting for Sponsor CLCA Auxiliary are Kim Ayala, 2019 President Elizabeth Burns and Leslie Peters. Receiving for the LA/SGV Chapter are Dan Dvorak, Brendan Beirne, Eric Watanabe and Charles Nunley.
Dancers, Award Winners…Big Night in TahoeDancers, Award Winners…Big Night in Tahoe
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Love, the Common Denominator
December is always an extra special time of the year. For most of us, we celebrate a meaningful time as to what this month
means to each one of us individually. I believe our life’s journey for each one of us began in love. Love has been present every moment in our lives, whether we know or recognize it or not. As an example, look at our vocation as all of us are cocreators with our Creator – God’s intent being to use love as the common denominator. This spiritual presence dominates our lives recognizing that “Love Does.” It’s like a circle that allows the Last to be First, and the First to be Last. This is without question.
This is the perfect month that we can recognize and understand the birth of Christ Consciousness as the Great Authority and Author. “I and the Father are one.”
December also continues with and includes Hanukkah that recognizes the individual awakening within each one – “I and the Father are one.” I believe this is an example of the thread of life that weaves all life together – in love. In our associated vocations this is inspiring.
Life is good and is an outstanding journey we all take individually. Sharing this month with love with families, friends, associates, and neighbors is precious and rewards us in kind. This
is like the flowers that turn to the morning sun.
Maria and I have not just been honored but blessed with the friends we have made in our Chapter and in State CLCA these many years. Again, we wish you all love while on life’s journey – health and happiness, abundance and success in all that you do. Original thinking
makes it so. The only way to live is to accept each minute as an unrepeatable miracle. And, of course, this is my finding: Love Does. – Dave
Be the change you want to see in the word. – Mohandas Gandhi
Take time to think about what most fully represents exultant and joyous life – life that is so full of the sheer joy of living that it cannot be still. – Ernest Holmes
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