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| Mission Statement of the California Gourd Society |  10325 Spiva Rd. Sacramento, CA 95829 916 682-2437 cagourdpres@frontier.com |
| To promote the horticulture, crafting, and appreciation of hard shelled gourds (Lagenaria) by providing charitable and educational activities to members of the society, growers, artists, crafters, business people and the public through community support and education. | |
About the California Gourd Society |
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There are approximately 500 members of CGS including world-famous artists, musicians, teachers and authors. California farmers grow and ship gourds throughout the world. CGS has over 20 "Gourd Patches" located throughout California. These are local groups that meet at least quarterly to serve the interests of members within their geographic regions. The local coordinators of these groups schedule classes, seminars, art shows and other activities. Click here to find a patch in your area. A quarterly newsletter, "The Golden Gourd," is published is one of the membership benefits. Articles about gourd art, horticulture, a quarterly calendar of classes and events keep members informed about gourd events in California and throughout the United States. Membership in CGS is $20 per year. Send a check and your name and address to JoAnn Clark, CGS Membership VP, 30666 Pauma Heights Rd. Valley Center, CA 92082 The California Gourd Society is a state chapter of the American Gourd Society. For more information: agsmembership@comcast.net |
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Treasurer: Christina Chrivia PO Box 181713, Coronado CA 92178 619 890-1637 krisytina@cox.net |
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 VP
Programs/Regional Groups Betsy Roberts 619.460.0732 e-mail: gourdprincessb@yahoo.com |
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- Communications: Lisa Toth 1208 E Mango Av Lompoc, CA 93436- 7414 805.735.7329 e-mail: gourddiva@verizon.net |
VP - Membership JoAnn Clark PO Box 2802 Valley Center, CA 92082 b4gourds@yahoo.com |
 Editor/Golden
Gourd Mary Bliss e-mail: editorgoldengourd@yahoo.com |
Southern California Patch Coordinator Barbara McDermott 951 894-1817 e-mail: mcdeeart@verizon.net |
 Director
at large:Niki Escobedo 827 E. Chevy Chase Dr. #2 Glendale, CA 91205 gourdniki@yahoo.com
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Northern Caalifornia Patch Coordinator Rebecca Stark artistqueen59@hughes.net |
 Director at large:Greg Leiser P.O. Box 157 Knights Landing, CA. 95645 530.735.6677 gleiser@afes.com |
1940 - 2010 We are sad to say that our beloved Larry Mac died February 7th. He will be missed by all who knew him. |
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This page last updated September 4, 2010