THE CALABASH CLUB OF SILICON VALLEY

The "Gourd Group" of the South Bay area originally formed in April of 1993. For four and a half years a group of about eighteen met quarterly in the homes of different members. The group formed a tight-knit camaraderie and enjoyed a wide variety of projects and presentations. In November of 1997 the group voted to join the CALIFORNIA GOURD SOCIETY and become the official "Gourd Patch" of the region. We now count over 100 members in our area.

We meet every two months and usually have over 30 members at any gathering.

A wide range of programs provides opportunities to share what other gourders are doing, experiment with new techniques and enjoy the sociability of fellow "gourdies." In addition, the club gives members: Bi-monthly local newsletter Opportunities to participate as a group in local art and crafts shows Continuing series of craft classes Weekly work groups Access to a library of resources

Because our group is interested in so many facets of gourd growing and crafting we have organized ourselves according to various needs that we have identified. With that in mind, we have formed a Calabash Council composed of coordinators who assume responsibility for each specific area of activity. As new areas of interest arise we will add additional coordinators. We feel fortunate that each of our coordinators is especially skilled in the area for which they have volunteered. Following is a listing of names, responsibilities and phone numbers. They would be happy to talk to other gourd members at any time.

Jayne Xavier- CGS Liason 408-779-9550 email: nimbleneedle@aol.com
Cyndee Newick-Show co-ordinator/Newsletter 408-238-5736
Diane Leverich-"inbetweener" co-ordinator 831-630-1449
Ginger Summit-Gardening/Gourd Guru 650-941-0101
Jeannie Biddle-Food/Hospitality 408-734-0739
Lori Vadnais-Treasurer 510-745-8467
Janet Boland-Secretary/Historian/Librarian 408-223-7300
Sherrie Massing-Co-President 408-223-7194
Lucinda Bender-President 510-745-8467