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LIST OF CSSA AFFILIATE CLUBS

Last modified: 26 Mar 2009

ARIZONA -- CALIFORNIA -- COLORADO -- CONNECTICUT -- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -- FLORIDA -- GEORGIA -- HAWAII -- ILLINOIS -- IOWA -- KANSAS -- KENTUCKY -- LOUISIANA -- MARYLAND -- MASSACHUSETTS -- MICHIGAN -- MISSOURI -- NEBRASKA -- NEVADA -- NEW JERSEY -- NEW MEXICO -- NEW YORK -- OHIO -- OKLAHOMA -- OREGON -- PENNSYLVANIA -- TENNESSEE -- TEXAS -- WASHINGTON -- WISCONSIN --
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ARIZONA

Central Arizona C&SS

Founded 1973, 135 Members
Meets: Desert Botanical Garden, Galvin Parkway, Phoenix AZ, 2pm 4th Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Cynthia Robinson CRobin500@msn.com
President: Lee Brownson lsbronwson@cox.net
Newsletter: Central Spine, Editor: Joseph Orazio, 480-354-2247 joseph@cableaz.com 2742 S Shelby, Mesa AZ 85028

Tucson C&SS

Founded 1960, 590 Members
Meets: Jr. League, 2099 E. River Rd, Tucson AZ, 7pm 1st Thursday each month
Affiliate Rep: Helen Barber, 520-529-9221 helen@barberit.com 3620 W. Sahuaro Divide, Tucson AZ 85742
President: Richard Wiedhopf, 520-885-6367 wiedhopf@pharmacy.arizona.edu 7510 E. Rio Verde Dr., Tucson AZ 85715-3537
Newsletter: Desert Breeze, Editor: Barry McCormick, 520-299-6195 jbarrymcc@earthlink.net 4045 Camino de Lupo, Tucson AZ 85718-3131

CALIFORNIA

Bakersfield C&SS

Founded, 35 Members
Meets: Olive Drive Church, Bldg. 1, 5500 Olive Dr., Bakersfield CA, 6.30pm second Tuesday
Affiliate Rep: Bobby Williams, 661-764-5701, 4817 Noble Rd., Bakersfield CA 93312-8733
President: Bonnie East, CA
Newsletter: The Cactus Patch, Editor: Stephen Cooley and Linda Cooley thecactuspatch@aol.com 4820 Mecca Place, Bakersfield CA 93308-6430

C&SS of California

Founded 1937, 65 Members
Meets: East Bay Area, 7pm third Thursday, call 925-935-5213 first.
Affiliate Rep: Carole Keeton, 408-259-9444 skeeton@pacbell.net 14938 Reynaud Dr., San Jose CA 95127-2565
President: Julie Rose, 925-833-0453 bfr@ix.netcom.com 350 Foxboro Ct, San Ramon CA 94583
Newsletter: Points of View, Editor: Julie Rose, 925-833-0453 bfr@ix.netcom.com 350 Foxboro Ct, San Ramon CA 94583

C&SS of San Jose

Founded 1958, 107 Members
Meets: Prusch Farm Park, 647 S King Rd, San Jose CA, 1pm 1st Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Carole Keeton, 408-259-9444 skeeton@pacbell.net 14938 Reynaud Dr., San Jose CA 95127-2565
President: Bill Munkacsy, 925-935-5213 bill_munkacsy@hotmail.com 300 Miranda Lane, Alamo, CA 94507-1458
Newsletter: Cactus Courier, Editor: Rich Kroll, 408-281-1290 rkroll@aol.com 5833 Blossom Ave, San Jose CA 95123

Carmichael C&SS

Founded 1970, 60 Members
Meets: Carmichael Park Clubhouse, Carmichael CA, 10am First Thursday
Affiliate Rep: Ellen Kraemer, 916-283-4916, 3419 Nadine St., Carmichael, CA 95608
President: Birte Harley, 916-966-3358, 7119 Sunset Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Newsletter: Newsletter of the Carmichael C&SS, Editor: Gerri Wigglesworth, 916-366-1842 gwigglesworth@msn.com 2767 Catania Way, Sacramento, CA 95826

Epiphyllum Society of America

Founded 1940, 360 Members
Meets: Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Ave., Arcadia CA
Affiliate Rep: Peggy Oberg, 310-645-7946, 8431 Croydon Ave., Los Angeles CA 90045-3038
President: Keith Ballard, 310-670-8148 episoc@yahoo.com 5333 Thornburn St., Los Angeles CA 90045-2222
Newsletter: The Bulletin, Editor: Charleen Rice, 626-913-7996 grice@bleurose.com 2189 Tomich Rd, Hacienda Heights CA 91745-6820

Fresno C&SS

Founded 1965, 80 Members.
Meets: Manchester Senior Center, Shields & Blackstone, Fresno CA, 7pm 1st Thursday
Affiliate Rep: Fred Gaumar, 559-642-0021 fg3377@sti.net 42893 Woodmar Dr., Coarsegold CA 93614
President: Don LaMont, 559-431-6444, 1146 E Palo Alto, Fresno CA 93710
Newsletter Editor: Sue Haffner, 559-292-5624 sueh@csufresno.edu 3015 Timmy Ave, Clovis CA 93612-4849

Gates C&SS

Founded 1959, 90 Members
Meets: San Bernardino Cty Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands CA, 7.30pm first Wednesday
Affiliate Rep:
President: Buck Hemenway, 909-360-8802 BuckHem@earthlink.net 5890 Grinnell Dr., Riverside CA 92509
Newsletter Editor: Joe Casey, 909-793-5395 joekc@juno.com

Long Beach Cactus and Succulent Society

Founded 1933, 70 Members
Meets: Dominguez Adobe, 18127 S. Alameda St, Rancho Dominguez CA, 1.30pm 4th Sunday
Affiliate Rep: E. Lisa Smith, 562-439-8056 e_lisa_smith@yahoo.com 2075 E Appleton St., #24 Long Beach CA 90803
President: Hank Warzybok, 562-429-7110, 4318 Canehill, Lakewood CA 90713-2922
Newsletter: Roadrunner News, Editor: E. Lisa Smith, 562-439-8056 e_lisa_smith@yahoo.com 2075 E Appleton St., #24 , Long Beach CA 90803

Los Angeles C&SS

Founded 1935, 150 Members
Meets: Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd, Encino CA, 7.30pm Fourth Thursday
Affiliate Rep: Duke Benadom, 805-526-8620 dukebenadom@earthlink.net 1746 Julie Circle, Simi Valley CA
President: Douglas George, 626-359-0133, 149 East Scenic Drive, Monrovia CA 91016
Newsletter: Cactus Chronicle, Editor: Liz P. Tungate, 818-891-0330 liz@toadtownracing.com PO Box 280581, Northridge CA 91328

Monterey Bay Area C&SS

Founded 1985, 140 Members
Meets: VFW Hall, 1960 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville CA, 1pm 3rd Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Carole Keeton, 408-258-9444 skeeton@pacbell,net 14938 Reynaud Dr., San Jose CA 95127-2565
President: Naomi Bloss, 134 Trabing Road, Watsonville, CA 95076, (831) 722-1446, naomi@succulents.com
Newsletter: On The Dry Side, Editor: Sam Keeton, 408-258-9444 skeeton@pacbell,net 14938 Reynaud Dr., San Jose CA 95127-2565

Northern California C&S Association (NORCAL)

Founded, 41 Members
Meets: Various Members' Homes, CA, 10am 4th Saturday
Affiliate Rep: Marilyn Pekasky, 510-236-8292 pekasky@juno.com 2101 Pine Ave., San Pablo CA 94806-4418
President: Naomi Bloss, 831-722-1446 naomi@succulents.com 134 Trabing Rd., Watsonville CA 95076
Newsletter Editor: Paul Long, 408-998-8292 cactusflat@juno.com 1895 Crinan Dr., San Jose CA 95122

Orange County C&SS

Founded, 95 Members
Meets: First Presbyterian Church Auditorium, 11832 Euclid St, Garden Grove CA, 7pm Fourth Thursday Jan-Oct. Call for Nov-Dec dates.
Affiliate Rep:
President: Kathy McNair, 714-534-4477
Newsletter: Gems of the Desert, Editor: Tim Nomer, 714-318-9323, 419 Main #138, Huntington Beach CA 92648-5199

Palomar C&SS

Founded 1956, 65 Members
Meets: Joslyn Senior Center, Escondido CA, Noon on 4th Saturday
Affiliate Rep: Dr Ronald Chisum, 760-741-1231 RAChisum@cox.net 11132 Arco Dr., Escondido CA 92026
President: Paul Steward, 858-486-0535 psteward@pacbell.net 12620 Tustin St., Poway CA 92064
Newsletter: Cactus Courier, Editor: Paul Steward, 858-486-0535 psteward@pacbell.net 12620 Tustin St., Poway CA 92064

Peninsula Succulent Club

Founded 1961, 22 Members
Meets: San Mateo Garden Center, San Mateo CA, 12:30pm-3pm 2nd Wednesday, except July/Aug
Affiliate Rep: Mary Crowell, 650-341-6963 macro6096@hotmail.com PO Box 6096, San Mateo CA 94403-0896
President: Bill Kurtz, 408-243-3692, 1700 Jeffery Court, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Newsletter:, Editor:

Sacramento C&SS

Founded 1960, 85+ Members
Meets: Shepard Garden Art Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento CA, 7pm 4th Monday except December
Affiliate Rep: Marilynn Vilas, 530-753-7011 1102 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616
President: Kathy Hodges, 916-682-1196 agavequeen@comcast.net 7645 Pheasant Down Way, Sacramento CA 95828
Newsletter Editor: Mara Auseklis, 530-756-7851 ldybugg6@aol.com 1329 Chestnut Ln., Davis CA 95616

San Diego C&SS

Founded, 365 Members
Meets: Room 101, Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego CA, 1pm Second Saturday
Affiliate Rep: Kelly Griffin, 619-942-4866 cagyone@yahoo.com 2218 Winchester St., Oceanside CA 92054
President: Mark Fryer, 619-795-1070 kaktussy@cox.net, 3570 Pershing Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Newsletter: Espinas y Flores, Editor: Paul Steward, 858-486-0535 psteward@pacbell.net 12620 Tustin St., Poway CA 92064-6037

San Diego Epiphyllum Society

Founded 1970, 425 Members
Meets: South Coast Botanical Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palo Verdes, Peninsula, CA, 3rd Tuseday of each month except January.
Affiliate Rep:
President: Irene Sias
Newsletter Editor: Dick France sdEpiNews@yahoo.com

San Francisco Epiphyllum Society

Founded, 60 Members
Meets: San Francisco County Fair Bldg., 9th and Lincoln, San Francisco CA, 7.30pm 1st Thursday Mar/Apr/May/Jun/Jul/Sept/Nov
Affiliate Rep: Mary Crowell, 650-341-6963 macro6096@hotmail.com PO Box 6096, San Mateo CA 94403-0896
President: Paul Rice, 707-935-0416 besspaul@aol.com 563 Michael Dr., Sonoma CA 95476-0416
Newsletter Editor: Caryle Wyatt, 415-821-3699 cwyatt6991@aol.com 2142 Revere St., San Francisco CA 94124

San Francisco Succulent & Cactus Society

Founded, 102 Members
Meets: County Fair Building, San Francisco CA, 7.30pm 3rd Tuesday (please call first)
Affiliate Rep: Tom Steppe, 925-609-7110 tsteppe@msn.com 2000 Beach St., Concord CA 94519
President: Tom Steppe, 925-609-7110 tsteppe@msn.com 2000 Beach St., Concord CA 94519
Newsletter: San Francisco Succulent & Cactus Newsletter, Editor: René Rosso rosso2@pop.mindspring.com 2168 Bay Street, San Francisco CA 94608

San Gabriel Valley C&SS

Founded 1967, 150 Members
Meets: Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia CA, 7.30pm 2nd Thursday of month
Affiliate Rep: Jim Hanna, 562-920-3046 aloecats1@aol.com 6019 Pepperwood Ave., Lakewood CA 90712-1144
President: JoeClements, 909-624-2282 joseph.clements@verizon.com 927 Occidental, Claremont CA 91741
Newsletter: Communique, Editor: Paul Maker, 760-510-9085 sgvcss@adelphia.net 1245 San Pablo Dr., San Marcos CA 92078

Santa Barbara C&SS

Founded 1978, 100 Members
Meets: Louise Lowry Davis Center, 1232 De La Vina, Santa Barbara CA, 7.30pm First Friday each month except July
Affiliate Rep: Catherina McCammon, 805-966-0536 mccammon@cox.net 622 Sunrise Vista Way, Santa Barbara CA 93109
President: Mike McCammon, 805-966-0536 mccammon@cox.net 622 Sunrise Vista Way, Santa Barbara CA 93109
Newsletter Editor: Cecilia Brown, 805-967-7169 brownknight1@cox.net 398 N. Kellog, Santa Barbara CA 93111

South Bay Epiphyllum Society

Founded 1986, 233 Members
Meets: South Coast Botanical Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula CA, 7:30 3rd Tuesday of each month except January
Affiliate Rep: R. W. Kohlschreiber, 310-833-6823 kohlpedro@msn.com 1801 W 27th St., San Pedro CA 90732-4601
President: Tony Yanko, 310-326-9212, 25212 Cypress St., Lomita CA 90717
Newsletter: The Epi-Gram, Editor: R. W. Kohlschreiber, 310-833-6823 kohlpedro@msn.com 1801 W 27th St., San Pedro CA 90732-4601

South Coast C&SS

Founded 1972, 50 Members
Meets: South Coast Botanical Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula CA, 1.30pm 2nd Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Jim Hanna, 562-920-3046 aloecats1@aol.com 6019 Pepperwood Ave., Lakewood CA 90712
President: Carol Causey, 310-675-5843, 3844 W 147th St., Hawthorne CA 90250-8328
Newsletter: South Coast C&SS Newsletter, Editor: Vera Thaxton, 619-564-3285, PO Box 85, La Quinta CA 92253

Stockton C&SS

Founded 1972, 60 Members
Meets: San Joaquin County Office of Education Bldg., 2707 Transworld Dr., Stockton CA, 7pm 4th Thursday each month Jan-Oct.
Affiliate Rep: Roelyn Poot, 209-599-7241 bpoot@access4less.net 17229 E. Hwy. 20, Ripon CA 95366
President: Brian Poot, 209-664-9232 jeffgordanfan24@sbcglobal.net 1180 Boxwood Way, Turlock CA 95380
Newsletter: Sticky Issue, Editor: Michael Gookin, 209-599-6268rwgookin@charter.net 524 County Court, Ripon CA 95366

Sunset Succulent Society

Founded 1961, 50 Members
Meets: Burton W. Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey CA, 7pm 1st Tuesday
Affiliate Rep: Brigitte Williams, 818-352-4531 rainmaker@rainmaker-art.com 10222 Sunland Blvd., Sunland CA 91040-1740
President: Rosalie Gorchoff, 310-822-1783 ngorchoff@att.net 13219A Fiji Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292-7072
Newsletter: Dry Times, Editor: Nels Christianson, 310-396-1231 nchristianson@mednet.ucla.edu 3233 21st St., Santa Monica CA 90405

COLORADO

Colorado C&SS

Founded, 190 Members
Meets: Denver Botanical Garden, Waring House, 1005 York St., Denver CO, 7.30pm second Tuesday
Affiliate Rep:
President: Marc Wilson marcwilson2@comcast.net
Newsletter Editor: Suzanne McNamara pinoakcir@aol.com

CONNECTICUT

Connecticut C&SS

Founded 1979, 130 Members
Meets: Varies - please inquire
Affiliate Rep:
President: David DeLucia, 860-873-2268 mrdcac@aol.com 26 Overlook Dr., East Haddam CT 06423-1221
Newsletter: The Newsletter, Editor: Helen Pritchard, 203-754-3378 Editorial Office 175 Columbia Blvd., Waterbury CT 06710-1706

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

National Capital C&SS

Founded 1975, 55 Members
Meets: St. Anselm's Abbey School, 14th & S Dakota Ave. NE, Washington DC, 10.30am 3rd Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Lee J. Miller, 202-232-0629 LeeMiller@erols.com 2715 Ontario Rd. NW, Washington DC 20009-2107
President: Lee J. Miller, 202-232-0629 LeeMiller@erols.com 2715 Ontario Rd. NW, Washington DC 20009-2107
Newsletter: The Eastern Spine, Editor: Pete Boudriault, 301-805-1688 nienfo@netzero.net 7704 Quaint Ct., Bowie MD 20720-4316

FLORIDA

Sarasota Succulent Society and Experimental Gardens

Founded 1950, 54 Members
Meets: at the Club House in the Gardens, 1310 38th St, Sarasota FL 34234, First Friday of month, October through June at 1 pm. and at Noon June and December
Affiliate Rep:
President: Wilda Q. Meier, 941-924-0706 wqmeier@aol.com 4621 Longleaf Lane, Sarasota, FL 34241
Newsletter: Water Miser, Editor: Barbara Mathie, 941-365-2144, beamathie@aol.com 2627 Wood Street, Sarasota, Florida 34237

South Florida C&SS

Founded 1977, 125 Members
Meets: Fairchild Tropical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Miami FL, 8pm 4th Monday of month
Affiliate Rep: Dan Topp, 954-796-1814 emyemy@aol.com 9900 Riverside Dr. #314, Coral Springs FL 33071-6855
President: Emy de la Fuente, Jr.,SoFlaCactus@aol.com PO Box 997777, Miami FL 33299-7777
Newsletter: Cereus Chatter, Editor: Emy de la Fuente, Jr, SoFlaCactus@aol.com Cereus Chatter, c/o N.Leondiris, PO Box 997777, Miami FL 33299-7777

GEORGIA

Atlanta C&S Club

Founded 1994, 12 Members
Meets: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park at The Prado, Atlanta GA, 7pm 3rd Tuesday
Affiliate Rep: W. McMaster Clarke, 423-479-8324 macclarke@aol.com 3947 Harrison Pike, West Cleveland TN 37311
President: Steve Keller, 770-948-3107 knuthii@mindspring.com 2122 Cedar Creek Ln., Lithia Springs GA 30122
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HAWAII

C&SS of Hawaii

Founded 1965, 106 Members
Meets: Waimalu Grace Brethren Church, 98-323 Pono St, Aiea HI, 7pm 3rd Tuesday
Affiliate Rep: Nathan Wong, 808-522-7063 nwong1@co.honolulu.hi.us 5154 Kilauea Ave., Honolulu HI 96816-5628
President: Ms. Perla Alvarez, 808-423-2056, 4313 Piikea Pl., Honolulu HI 96818
Newsletter: Spiney Messenger, Editor: Earl Young, 808-453-5953, 98-139 Olepe Lp, Aiea HI 96701

ILLINOIS

C&SS of Greater Chicago

Founded 1976, 22 Members
Meets: Varies, usually 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Oak Park Conservatory, 621 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL. Call 708-489-6171 for monthly updates
Affiliate Rep: Bob Simpson, 773-489-6171, 2314 N. Marmora, Chicago IL 60639
President: Tami Kenny, cssgc@yahoo.com 11615 S. Kildare Ave., Alsip IL 60803-2104
Newsletter: Editor:

IOWA

Mid-Iowa C&SS

Founded 1970, 20 Members
Meets: Varies, 2pm-5pm CT 3rd Sunday of each month
Affiliate Rep: Mary Davis, 515-285-0869, 1201 E Leach Ave., Des Moines IA 50315-3742
President: Denny Rehder, 515-277-4354 drehder@crosspaths.net 6301 Colby Ave., Des Moines IA 50311
Newsletter Editor: Chuck Staples, 515-255-1734 charlesjstaples@msn.com 3417 Bel Aire Rd., Des Moines IA 50310

KANSAS

Central Kansas C&SS

Founded, 15 Members
Meets: Last Sunday each month, 1.30pm
Affiliate Rep: Botanica, 316-264-0448, www.botanica.org, 701 Amidon, Wichita KS 67203
President: James Colucci, 316-944-0088 cactguit@aol.com 1747 Westridge, Wichita KS 67203
Newsletter: Editor:

KENTUCKY

Kentucky C&SS

Founded 1987, 13 Members
Meets: Varies, 2pm Last Sunday
Affiliate Rep:
President:
Newsletter: Editor:

LOUISIANA

Baton Rouge C&SS

Founded 1994, 20 Members
Meets:
Affiliate Rep:
President:
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MARYLAND

C&SS of Maryland

Founded 1975, 23 Members
Meets: Cylburn Park Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore MD, 10am 3rd Saturday
Affiliate Rep: Ingrid Fritze, 410-256-9417 cactusladybug@hotmail.com 9902 Foxhill Rd., Perry Hall MD 21128
President: Ingrid Fritze, 410-256-9417 cactusladybug@hotmail.com 9902 Foxhill Rd., Perry Hall MD 21128
Newsletter: The Baltimore Areole, Editor: Steve Jankalski, MD, 410-633-5803 cereoid@prodigy.net 607 Umbra St., Baltimore MD 21224

MASSACHUSETTS

C&SS of Massachusetts

Founded 1991, 77 Members
Meets: September-June: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston MA, 1-4pm 3rd Saturday each month
Affiliate Rep: Art Scarpa, 781-944-5959 artscarpa@aol.com 679 Pearl St., Reading MA 01867
President: Dan Downey, 857-373-9954 dand@succulentplant.info 27 Grove St., Belmont, MA 02478
Newsletter: CSSM Newsletter, Editor, Dan Downey, 857-373-9954 dand@succulentplant.info 27 Grove St., Belmont, MA 02478

MICHIGAN

Michigan C&SS

Founded 1943, 48 Members
Meets: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Royal Oak MI, 2pm second Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Joyce Reinecker, 734-449-9223 jwtrolley@msn.com 4252 Walsh Rd., Whitmore Lake MI 48189
President: Louis Kilbert PhD, 248-681-4791 cuzenlouis@yahoo.com 5601 Coomer Rd., West Bloomfield MI 48324
Newsletter: Spinal Column, Editor: Carol Koss, 586-468-6931 kosrev@sbcglobal.net 37714 Siesta, Harrison MI 48045

MISSOURI

Henry Shaw Cactus Society

Founded 1942, 100 Members
Meets: Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Center, St Louis MO, 2pm Second Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Bob Harris, 314-352-0817
President: Mrs Pat Thomann, 314-892-1123, 4906 Mehl Ave., St Louis MO 63129
Newsletter: The Digest, Editor: Kathy Malon, 314-524-0444 katmalon@att.net 243 Gladys Ave., St Louis MO 63135

Kansas City C&SS

Founded 1976, 54 Members
Meets: Loose Park Garden Center, Kansas City MO, 1.30pm 3rd Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Wanda Williams, 816-444-1390, 9101 McGee, Kansas City MO 64114-3718
President: Judy Pigue, 816-353-8203 jjcactus2142@msn.com 8213 Harris Ave., Raytown MO 64138
Newsletter: Prickly Press, Editor: Judy Pigue, 816-353-8203 jjcactus2142@msn.com 8213 Harris Ave., Raytown MO 64138

NEBRASKA

River City C&SS

Founded 1981, 38 Members
Meets: Library, Papillion NE, 1.30pm 1st Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Kathy Bokelman, 402-597-1584 kathy@katbroker.com 320 N. Washington, Papillion NE 68046
President: Tom Bruning, 712-487-1584, tbruning@Mail.unomaha,edu, 31233 Beechnut Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Newsletter: River City News, Editor: Kathy Bokelman, 402-597-1584 kathy@katbroker.com 320 N. Washington, Papillion NE 68046

NEVADA

C&SS of Southern Nevada

Founded 1976, 54 Members
Meets: Lorenzi Park, Washington St at Twin Lakes Blvd., Las Vegas NV, 7pm 1st Thursday
Affiliate Rep: Stan Korabell, 702-255-1744, 10005 Sail Landing Ct., Las Vegas NV 89117-0935
President: Phil Lawton, 702-458-6323 coachphil@aol.com 3649 Maria St., Las Vegas NV 89117-0935
Newsletter: Beaver Tale, Editor: Liz Askew, 702-453-2693 dicnliz7067@earthlink.net 2319 Sierra Sunrise, Las Vegas NV 89156

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey C&SS

Founded 1959, 20 Members
Meets: Fairleigh-Dickinson Univ., Blg TB18 (The Barn), Madison NJ, 2.30pm 4th Sunday Sept-June
Affiliate Rep: Ken Preteroti, 732-723-1776 k.preteroti@att.net 4 Barkley Rd., Old Bridge NJ 08857-1305
President: Ken Preteroti, 732-723-1776 k.preteroti@att.net 4 Barkley Rd., Old Bridge NJ 08857-1305
Newsletter: NJCSS Newsletter, Editor: Josephine Lamela, 732-671-8840 lamelajml@aol.com 2 Tatum Drive., Middletown NJ 07748

NEW MEXICO

C&SS of New Mexico

Founded 1956, 60 Members
Meets: Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque NM, 7pm Third Friday
Affiliate Rep: Ralph R Peters, 505-293-6356 rrpeter@sandia.gov 1825 Shirlane NE, Albuquerque NM 87112
President: Ralph R Peters, 505-293-6356 rrpeter@sandia.gov 1825 Shirlane NE, Albuquerque NM 87112
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NEW YORK

Hudson Valley C&SS

Meets: Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, NY Town Hall Bldg., 3rd week of each month 1-4
Affiliate Rep: Robin Sista 914-528-2568 11 Mountain View Road, Cortland Manor NY 10567
President: Guilio Sista 914-528-2568, 11 Mountain View Road, Cortland Manor, NY 10567
Newsletter: Prickle Press Editor M.Richard Shubar, 914-232-9351, 315 Nash Road, North Salem, NY 10560

Long Island C&SS

Founded 1978, 15 Members
Meets: Kellenburg Memorial High School, Uniondale, 7.30pm 3rd Monday March-Dec, except July
Affiliate Rep: Al Wasner, 516-352-0443, 166 Primrose Dr., New Hyde Park NY 11040
President: Janet Stewart, 516-735-4479, 3899 Byron Place, Levittown NY 11756
Newsletter: Xerophyte Highlights, Editor: David Papayanopulos daveandrem@prodigy.net 27 Brookhill Lane, Huntington NY 11743

New York C&SS

Founded 1962, 50 Members
Meets: JanHus Pres. Church, 351 East 74th St., New York NY 10021, 6.30pm 3rd Tuesday
Affiliate Rep: George J. Cambourakis, 718-706-7196 rockgjc@aol.com, 40-12 28 Street, Long Island, NY 11101
President: Lazaro Marrero, 718-545-3092 yemaya75@hotmail.com, 22-62 35th St., Astoria, NY 11105
Newsletter: Cactus Comments, Editor: George J. Camborakis, 718-706-7196 RO6MZ@yahoo.com 40-12 28 Street, Long Island, NY 11101

OHIO

Central Ohio C&SS

Founded 1982, 20 Members
Meets: Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio, 7.30pm 3rd Wednesday
Affiliate Rep:
President: Harry Gate, 614-890-6952 harrygate@ameritech.net 5500 Aqua St., Columbus OH 43229-3918
Newsletter Editor: Bruce Brethauer 614-267-4109 bbrethau@columbus.rr.com, 2260 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43202-3024

Cincinnati C&SS

Founded, 25 Members
Meets: Varies, call for info., 7.30pm 2nd Tuesday
Affiliate Rep:
President: Pam Wilbers, 859-781-1132 pwilbers@juno.com 131 Tremont #2, Ft Thomas KY 41075
Newsletter Editor: Betty Davis, 513-984-9841 hostas@fuse.net 7002 Summit Ave, Cincinnati OH 45243

Midwest C&SS

Founded 1930, 14 Members
Meets: Members' Homes, OH, 1pm 3rd Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Penny Chaikin, 216-381-2515, 1556 Sheffield Rd., S. Euclid OH 44121-3645
President:
Newsletter Editor: Penny Chaikin, 216-381-2515, 1556 Sheffield Rd., S. Euclid OH 44121-3645

OKLAHOMA

C&SS of Tulsa

Founded 1975, 37 Members
Meets: Tulsa Garden Center Ballroom, Tulsa OK, 7pm First Thursday
Affiliate Rep:
President: Joyce Hochtritt, cactibud@cox.net
Newsletter: Stuck-up News, Editor: LoWilla Wilson, 918-357-2401 lowilla@valornet.com 6811 South 230 E Ave., Broken Arrow OK 74014

Central Oklahoma C&SS

Founded 1968, 30 Members
Meets: Will Rogers Garden Center, 3400 NW 36th St, Oklahoma City OK, 7.30pm 3rd Thursday
Affiliate Rep: Joyce Hochtritt, 405-737-1831 cactibud@aol.com 9008 NE 17th St., Oklahoma City OK 73141-3402
President: Ralph Shadid, 405-528-1309 uforbia@excite.com 425 NW 42nd St., Oklahoma City OK 73118-8403
Newsletter Editor: Joyce Hochtritt, 405-737-1831 cactibud@cox.net 9008 NE 17th St., Oklahoma City OK 73141-3402

OREGON

Oregon C&SS

Founded 1947, 35 Members
Meets: Sellwood United Methodist Church, 1422 SE Tacoma St., Portland, Oregon, every 4th Tuesday (no meeting in December)
Affiliate Rep: James Elfberg, 503-848-3443 nwcactus@juno.com 6775 SW 201st Ct., Aloha OR 97007-4266
President: James Elfberg, 503-848-3443 nwcactus@juno.com 6775 SW 201st Ct., Aloha OR 97007-4266
Newsletter: Cactus Chatter, Editor: Luther Sturtevant karakat@spiritone.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Greater Pittsburgh C&SS

Founded 1993, 30+ Members
Meets: Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, Glenshaw, PA, 1pm first Sunday of every month
Affiliate Rep: Fred Reinheimer, 412-486-8597 basesurge@hotmail.com 111 Fall Run Road, Glenshaw, PA 15147
President: Paul Hoffman, email: sulcos@stargate.net10176 Sudberry Drive, Wexford, PA 15090
Newsletter: Prickly Pages, Editor: Margie Jonnet, mjonnet@katz.pitt.edu 434 Northview Dr, Verona, PA 15147

Philadelphia C&SS

Founded 1942, 113 Members
Meets: Horticultural Center, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia PA at noon, usually 2nd Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Richard Hojnowski, 856-227-0599 richoj@comcast.net 517 Cecelia Dr., Blackwood NJ 08012-3808
President: Steve Casebolt, 609-844-0638 scasebo@lawrenceville.org POB 6795, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Newsletter Editor: Al Toizer, 215-233-2965 atoizer@aol.com 8532 TrumbauerDrive, Wyndmoor, PA 19038

TENNESSEE

Chattanooga C&SS

Founded 2001, 11 Members
Meets: Members' Homes, 1pm 3rd Saturday
Affiliate Rep: Mac Clarke, 423-479-8324 macclarke@aol.com 3947 Harrison Pike, West Cleveland TN 37311
President: Bill Karsner, 423-842-2962, 156 Masters Rd, Hixson TN 37343-3014
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Greater Knoxville C&SS

Founded 1958, 32 Members
Meets: Inskip Lions Club, High School Rd, Knoxville TN, 7.30pm 3rd Friday
Affiliate Rep: Michael LaForest, 423-572-7757 jlafores@usit.net 604 Ensly Dr., Knoxville TN 37920-9118
President: Bill Karsner, 423-365-5117, 841 Twin Oaks Rd., Spring City TN 37381
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Memphis C&SS

Meets: Memphis Botanical Garden, 4th Thursday, 7.00pm
Affiliate Rep: Don Klotwog, 901-681-0700 don.klotwog@juno.com 442 McElroy Rd., Memphis TN 38120
President: Don Klotwog, 901-681-0700 don.klotwog@juno.com 442 McElroy Rd., Memphis TN 38120
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TEXAS

Austin C&SS

Founded 1975, 99 Members
Meets: Austin Area Garden Center, Zilker Park, Austin TX, 7.30pm 3rd Thursday
Affiliate Rep: Dr. Bob Barth, 512-327-1173 b.barth@mail.utexas.edu 602 Terrace Mtn Dr Austin TX 78746-2839
President: Michael Rupe, 512-440-7817 epur@att.net 3011 Matador Dr., Apt 13, Austin TX 78741
Newsletter: The Cacto-Files, Editor: Michael Rupe, 512-440-7817 epur@att.net 3011 Matador Dr., Apt 13, Austin TX 78741

Central Texas C&SS

Founded 2003
Meets: Waco, Texas
President: Steven Lovecky, 254-533-2387 lovekey@hillsboro.net, LoveKey Ranch, 124 HCR 3237, Mt. Calm, Texas 76673-3004

El Paso Cactus and Rock Club

Founded 1937, 45 Members
Meets: 10am first Saturday, but call first
Affiliate Rep:
President: Jack Makepeace, 915-585-2149 jmakepeace@elp.rr.com 7237 Orizaba Ave., El Paso TX 79912
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Fort Worth C&SS

Founded 1971, 40 Members
Meets: Ft.Worth Botanic Garden Center, Fort Worth TX, 7pm 3rd Tuesday, please check first
Affiliate Rep: Darvin Breaker Jr., 817-283-6867 dabreak@prodigy.net 709 Commerce St., Euless TX 76040-4803
President: Darvin Breaker Jr., 817-283-6867 dabreak@prodigy.net 709 Commerce St., Euless TX 76040-4803
Newsletter: Cowtown Connection, Editor: Darvin Breaker Jr., 817-283-6867 dabreak@prodigy.net 709 Commerce St., Euless TX 76040-4803

Houston C&SS

Founded 1963, 89 Members
Meets: Houston Garden Center, Hermann Park, Houston TX, 7.30pm 4th Wednesday
Affiliate Rep: Phyllis McEuen, 281-242-7314 hmceuen@pdq.net 110 Mill Trail Dr., Sugar Land TX 77478-2687
President: Wallace Ward, 713-869-6856 ampyx901@msn.com 4200 Montrose, Suite 550, Houston TX 77006
Newsletter: Kaktos Komments, Editor: Richard Stamper, 713-523-2705 stamper@ev1.net 1904 Whitney, Houston TX 77006

Kerr County C&SS

Founded, 65 Members
Meets: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Kerrville TX, 7pm Third Tuesday monthly
Affiliate Rep: Bobby Crabb, 210-531-0463 bobcrabb@yahoo.com 1543 Hicks Ave., San Antonio TX 78210
President: Bill Gibson, 830-896-1229 billgibson@omniglobal.net 37 Laurel Way, Kerrville TX 78028
Newsletter Editor: Bobby Crabb, 210-531-0463 bobcrabb@yahoo.com 1543 Hicks Ave., San Antonio TX 78210

North Texas C&SS

Founded, 39 Members
Meets: 8035 Westover Dr., Dallas TX, 7.30pm 1st Tuesday of month
Affiliate Rep: P. Alan Foster, 972-286-7945 foster1108@yahoo.com 11521 Augusta Dr., Balch Springs TX 75180-1530
President: Harold Messmore, 972-313-1710 messmore97@aol.com 4128 Hackmore Loop, Irving TX 75061-6116
Newsletter: Succulent News & Views, Editor: Karen Floyd, 214-348-5261 krossfloyd@yahoo.com 8035 Westover Dr., Dallas TX 75031

San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society

Founded 1977, 100 Members
Meets: San Antonio Garden Center, San Antonio TX, 7pm 3rd Wednesday of month
Affiliate Rep: Cal Eichler, 210-828-0833, 3206 Cripple Creek
President: Don Clark, 830-230-5454 dclark@sanitorsinc.com 110 Shady Ridge Drive, Boerne TX 78006
Newsletter: SACXS FACTS, Editor: Norma Tindall, 210-695-8090 artleo@juno.com PO Box 733, 14303 Star Cross Trail, Helotes TX 78023-0733

Texas Association of C&S Societies (TACSS)

Founded, Members
Meets:
Affiliate Rep:
President: Irwin Lightstone, 214-341-8292 cactuspic@aol.com
Newsletter: TACSS Statement, Editor: Michael Rupe, 512-440-7817 epur@att.net 3011 Matador Dr., Apt.B, Austin TX 78741

WASHINGTON

Cascade C&SS of Washington State

Founded 1973, 70 Members
Meets: University of Washington, Center for Urban Horticulture, Seattle WA, 2pm 3rd Sunday each month
Affiliate Rep: Dorothy Collias, 206-633-5570 eugeneec@aol.com 4318 First Ave. NE, Seattle WA 98195-6102
President: Donald Armstrong, 206-323-0974 darmstrong@jpsseattle.org 1314 Sprint St., Apt. 507, Seattle WA 98105
Newsletter: The Point, Editor: Dorothy Collias, 206-633-5577 eugeneec@aol.com 4318 First Ave. NE, Seattle WA 98105-6102

WISCONSIN

Wisconsin C&S Club

Founded, 29 Members
Meets: varying times, please enquire
Affiliate Rep: Jeff Wilde, 414-355-2217 JWILDE@wi.rr.com 6190 W Donges Ln., Brown Deer, WI
President:
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AUSTRALIA

C&SS of New South Wales

Founded, Members
Meets:
Affiliate Rep: 07-3285-4808 cssq@powerup.com.au 2 Roanne Court, Petrie, QLD 4502
President:
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C&SS of Queensland

Founded 1963, 150 Members
Meets: Senior Citizens Centre 20 Qualtrough St., Wooloongabba, Brisbane 7:30 Last Monday
President: Swayne Smail 07-3378-3823 P.O. Box 65 Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 swsmail@froggy.com.au
Newsletter: Dinteranthus, Editor: Greg Daniels ugic@sols.uq.edu.au PO. Box 65 Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

C&SS of Western Australia Inc.

Founded 1958, 30 Members
Meets: RSL Hall, Leake St, Belmont W.Australia, 2.15pm second Sunday of month
Affiliate Rep: Shirley Laslett, +08-9277-3924, 348 Hardey Rd., Cloverdale, W. Australia 6105
President: Dave Sutton, +08-9458-6996, 145 Hollis Road., Willeton, W. Australia 6107
Newsletter: Cactizette, Editor: David Schmidt, +08 9386 3516, W. Australia

Western Suburbs Cactus Club

Founded, 43 Members
Meets: Widemere Public School, Greystanes NSW, 8pm 3rd Friday
Affiliate Rep: Kim Hamilton, +61 2 4777 4876 cactus@pnc.com.au PO Box 3089, Llandilo, NSW 2747 Australia
President: David Terry, +61 2 4739 3086 djterry@zeta.org.au 9 Clarence St., Glenbrook, NSW 2773
Newsletter: Journal of Western Suburbs Cactus Club, Editor: KIm Hamilton, +61 2 4777 4876 cactus@pnc.com.au PO Box 3089, Llandilo, NSW 2747

CANADA

Desert Plant Society of Vancouver

Founded 1967, 40 Members
Meets: VanDusen Botanical Gardens, Vancouver BC, 7.30pm 4th Thursday, except July & Aug
Affiliate Rep: Morgan Smith, 604-888-6850 Desertplantsocietyvan@hotmail.com Box 153 Fort Langley, BC V1M 2R5, Canada
President: Jason Rocko, 604-873-4941 #105-2820 Heather St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 3J6
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Ontario C&SS

Founded 2001, 280 Members
Meets: Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington Ontario,
Affiliate Rep: Ian Rabenda, cactusman@attcanada.net 233 Montrose Ave., Hamilton, Ontario L8K 4Z1, Canada
President: Ladislav Betka, 905-337-2062 lbhgab@attcanada.net 523 Lakeshore Rd. West, Oakville, ON
Newsletter: Digital Cactus, Editor: Ian Rabenda, cactusman@attcanada.net 233 Montrose Ave., Hamilton, ON L8K 4Z1

Toronto C&S Club

Founded 1977, 76 Members
Meets: Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East (at Leslie Street), Toronto, 3rd Tuesday at 7.30pm except Feb, July, Aug & Dec
Affiliate Rep: David C. Naylor, 905-877-6013 naylor@unforgettable.com 9091 Eighth Line RR 2, Georgetown, ON L7G 4S5, Canada
President: Deborah Wisniewska-Jones, 905-985-6923 dwisniewska@interhop.net 730 Scugog Line 4, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B5
Newsletter: Cactus Factus, Editor: David C. Naylor, 905-877-6013 naylor@unforgettable.com 9091 Eighth Line RR 2, Georgetown, ON L7G 4S5

Victoria C&SS

Founded 1992, 37 Members
Meets: Horticultural Center of the Pacific, Victoria BC, 7.30pm last Wednesday of month
Affiliate Rep: Mary Inkster, 250-477-9409, 3903 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., Victoria, BC V8P 2N3
President: Bert Hendriksen, cactus-cacti@shaw.ca, 4758 Spirit Place, Nanaimo B.C., Canada  V9V 1N8
Special Events Director: Ronaele Hahn, ronaele@shaw.ca

INDIA

Indian Society of Cacti & Succulents

Founded 1984, 500 Members
Meets: Members' Residences, 5pm 4th Sunday
Affiliate Rep: Dr Ram Gandhi, 519 4485 gasteria@vsnl.com Mitravas 20/78 Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi 110026 India
President: Mr P. M. Mathai, 9 p_m_mathai@yahoo.com C-5/13, DLF Phase 1 Gurgaon, Haryan 122002
Newsletter: ISOCS Journal, Editor: Mrs Meena Singh, 457 9313 u4bias4meena@hotmail.com A-162, Sector 40, NOIDA 201 303 UP

MEXICO

Nakari Sociedad Jalisciense de Cactologia, A.C.

Founded 1983, 95 Members
Meets: Museo de la Ciudad de Guadalajara, Calle Independencia 684, Zona Centro, Guadalajara Jalisco, 19.30hrs last Friday each month
Affiliate Rep: Liberato Portillo, +(52-33) 3638-2689 portillo@cencar.udg.mx A.Post.1-288, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44100 Mexico
President: Mrs Patricia Hernandez, +(52-33) 3365-2126, A.Post.1-288, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44100 Mexico
Newsletter Editor: Ms. Ana Lilia Vigueras, +(52-33) 3618-9935 Alameda 1046, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44100 Mexico

NEW ZEALAND

Bay of Plenty Branch

Founded 1981, 75 Members
Meets: Tauranga Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St., Tauranga, 1.30am, second Saturday
Affiliate Rep: John Buttenshaw, 07 304-88167 buttens@ihug.co.nz
President:Andrew Ross, 07 575-3255 cactus@paradise.net.nz 129 Gravett Rd., Papamoa, Tauranga
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PAKISTAN

Cactus & Succulent Society of Pakistan

President Mr. Fahim I. Siddiqui, 5845025 5842970, fahimfnd@cyber.net.pk, 55/11, 3RD Street, Off Kayaban-e-Momin, Phase5, DHA, Karachi
Publications Secretary, Dr. Muhammad Hasan 5840690, hasloo@lycos.com, No. 17, 35th Street, Phase-VI, Darakhshan, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi

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