Join Friends and Colleagues in Hawaii
The state of Hawaii is requiring all travelers to register with the Hawaii Safe Travels program and to comply with the Safe Travels program requirements. The Westin Maui Resort and Spa is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for all guests and mandates that masks be worn indoors and outdoors while on their property. MORE>
CLCA 2021 Annual Convention
Connect! Learn! Grow! (And golf!)
Join friends and colleagues in beautiful Hawaii November 3-6 for CLCA’s 2021 Annual Convention. The lush tropical landscapes and crystal blue water will leave you feeling refreshed and energized, ready to focus on the future … yours and CLCA’s. Come grow with us!
Connect!
Plan on joining us at the Recognition Luncheon as we honor our green industry leaders. At the General Membership Meeting, help grow the future of your professional association. Take advantage of formal and casual opportunities to share ideas and war stories with friends and future friends.
“I always find a sense of community whenever CLCA gets together – whether meeting someone for the first time or old friends, there is always a large feeling of comradery.”
– Feedback from CLCA’s last convention
Learn!
You may not have a pristine coral reef that needs protecting, but you probably have – or want to have – lucrative commercial or residential clients who are demanding eco-friendly landscaping.
During CLCA’s Annual Convention, plan on joining Duane Sparkman, an industry veteran restoration horticulturist, for an “inside baseball” exploration of organic landscaping and environmental safeguards. Gain practical knowledge that you can share with California clients seeking their own low-impact tropical paradise.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is a 12-acre tropical paradise, and during CLCA’s exclusive “behind the scenes” guided tour, we’ll see first-hand what steps they implemented to keep the grounds green and eco-friendly. See what you can take back to benefit your company and your clients!
Join us as we travel back in time to the Hawaii before Western contact. At Kipuka Olowalu, we’ll learn what Hawaiians did 400 to 600 years ago, along with modern organic farming techniques. There will be plenty of inspiration for California clients.
Want to see historic Hawaii horticulture up close and personal? Want to see where a Hawaiian horticulturist goes when they want to enjoy Hawaiian horticulture? Our guided tour of Pu’u Mahoe is the adventure for you.
“The convention and all involved did an excellent job! The education was amazing! I learned so much that I can put to work when I get back to the office Monday! It just kept going until the final day!”
– Feedback from CLCA’s last convention
Grow!
The Trophy Awards dinner and ceremony will amaze you with a display of excellence in California landscaping.
“The Trophy Awards were fun. Very vibrant energy. What a great show.”
– Feedback from CLCA’s last convention
Golf!
And, of course, there will be golf.
“Say the following as if you were an over-caffeinated soccer announcer: Goooooollllllllllllllffffffffffffffff!”
– Feedback from a previous CLCA Convention
And, of course …
Don’t forget all that Hawaii has to offer!
Come grow with us!
Schedule
Wednesday, Nov. 3 |
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2 – 6 p.m. |
Registration OpenSpecial thanks to
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5:30 – 7 p.m. |
Welcome ReceptionSpecial thanks to
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Thursday, Nov. 4 |
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7 a.m. – Noon |
Registration OpenSpecial thanks to
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7:30 – 8:15 a.m. |
Exploration of Organic Landscaping and Environmental SafeguardsDuane Sparkman, restoration horticulturist |
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8:30 – 9:15 a.m. |
Behind the Scenes Walking Tour of Westin Maui Resort & Spa |
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9:15 a.m. – Noon |
Kipuka Olowalu Tour |
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Noon – 1 p.m. |
Lunch on your own |
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1 – 7 p.m. |
Pu’u Mahoe Tour (optional event)Special thanks to
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Friday, Nov. 5 |
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7 a.m. – Noon |
Registration Open |
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7:30 – 8:45 a.m. |
Associate Members Meeting |
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9 – 11 a.m. |
General Membership Meeting |
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11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Recognition LuncheonRecognition Luncheon’s Click Connections brought to you by
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4:30 – 6 p.m. |
Registration Open |
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6 – 7 p.m. |
Trophy Awards ReceptionSpecial thanks to
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7 – 10 p.m. |
Trophy Awards Dinner and CeremonyJoin us for a celebration of excellence in landscaping. |
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Saturday, Nov. 6 |
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8 a.m. shotgun start |
Associate Member/LEAF Golf TournamentRoyal Ka’anapali Course at Ka’anapali Golf Courses |
Special thanks to our Associate Member/LEAF Golf Tournament Sponsors
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Schedule subject to change.
General Membership Meeting
9-11 a.m., November 5, 2021
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
2365 Kaanapali Parkway
Lahaina, HI
All members are invited to attend the 2021 General Membership Meeting.
President Paul Hansen will update attendees on the state of the association, and then open the floor to questions and input from members of the audience. Voting will follow.
Who May Attend?
All CLCA members are invited to attend the General Membership Meeting. One representative from each Regular and Associate member company may vote, as can each Life member.
If you would like to attend the General Membership Meeting but are unable to attend the convention, please contact Micheyl Barnett at CLCA HQ, (916) 830-2780.
Candidates
President: Megan Rios
President-Elect: Evan Moffitt, CLT
Director of Education: Lindsay Ono, QWEL
Director of Legislation: Jay Martinez, RQP, CCPI, QWEL
Director Membership: Eric Santos, CLT
Read statements (PDF) >
Bylaws
No amendments to the bylaws have been proposed.
Learn!
This year’s convention educational offerings focus on practical information you can immediately put to use to benefit your business.
Exploration of Organic Landscaping and Environmental Safeguards
7:30 – 8:15 a.m., Thursday, November 4
You may not have a pristine coral reef that needs protecting, but you probably have – or want to have – lucrative commercial or residential clients who are demanding eco-friendly landscaping. Restoration horticulturist Duane Sparkman will share practical knowledge you can immediately put to work.
Behind the Scenes Walking Tour of Westin Maui Resort & Spa
8:30 – 9:15 a.m., Thursday, November 4
Next up is a walking tour of the resort’s grounds, where Duane — who also serves as the resort’s Chief Engineer — will share the steps his crews take to keep the grounds lush and eco-friendly.
Kipuka Olowalu Tour
9:15 a.m. – noon, Thursday, November 4
Hop on the bus and join us as we travel back in time to the Hawaii before Western contact. At Kipuka Olowalu, we’ll learn what Hawaiians did 400 to 600 years ago, along with modern organic farming techniques. There will be plenty of inspiration for California clients.
Note: Bring sturdy walking shoes.
Pu’u Mahoe
1 – 7 p.m., Thursday, November 4
Want to see historic Hawaii horticulture up close and personal? Want to see where a Hawaiian horticulturist goes when they want to enjoy Hawaiian horticulture? Our guided tour of Pu’u Mahoe is the adventure for you.
Notes: The land here is steep and can wear you out. Bring sturdy walking shoes. To cover the costs of the two-hour (one-way) van ride, the fee for this optional event is $99. Space is extremely limited, so early registration is strongly recommended.
Pu’u Mahoe tour brought to you by
About Our Presenter
CLCA is excited to be joined by Duane Sparkman, an industry veteran restoration horticulturist.
He is a trained arborist and chemical applicator and currently works for the Westin Maui Resort and Spa as their Chief Engineer.
He describes his life goals as “slowly changing the methodology of landscape maintenance. Looking for truly sustainable models are a priority.”
As the Organic Landscape Consultant for the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, he helps homeowners and landowners change to organic landscape practices.
Duane is also working with a South Maui developer on a 25-acre neighborhood that will be completely coral reef safe with their requirements for organic landscape practices.
He serves on the Board of Directors of Maui Cultural Lands, a nonprofit Hawaiian cultural land restoration group. They are working together on a 74-acre Hawaiian cultural center in Olowalu, Maui called Kipuka Olowalu. Here, they teach Hawaiian culture along with sustainable organic landscape and organic farming practices.
“Let us work together to make the landscape a healthier and safer place.”
Duane, in his own words:
“When I was 19 years old, going to college at The University of Texas in Austin and working on my astrophysics degree, I had a chance to move to Maui. I sold everything I owned and bought a one-way airplane ticket and didn’t return to Texas for 13 years. I worked my way up to become part owner of a large landscape company that maintained 65 acres of resorts along the beautiful coastlines of Maui.
“I also spent countless hours of volunteer work in the mountains and valleys of Maui, removing invasive species and planting endangered species. I eventually had an opportunity to work for Haleakala National Park as a Scientific Biological Technician. This is where my landscape view changed. If I never need to fertilize the forests, why do I need to fertilize urban landscapes?
“I spent the next six years changing an entire 12-acre oceanfront resort to organic landscape practices. Since that successful transition, I have been to all the Hawaiian Islands helping the municipalities and schools change to organic landscape practices in the parks and playing fields. This was in partnership with Beyond Pesticides out of Marblehead, Massachusetts, to reduce our chemical inputs and liability of exposures.
“Let us work together to make the landscape a healthier and safer place.”
Hotel & Travel
Westin Maui Resort & Spa
2365 Kaanapali Parkway
Lahaina, HI 96761
Reservations: (808) 921-4651
$280 a night (plus tax/resort fee) run of house room (based on availability)
CLCA’s online reservations are sold out. To book a room, please call group reservations at (808) 921-4651.
Our host hotel is set in one of the world’s most desirable places mere steps from the stunning Pacific Ocean and against verdant volcanic mountains, with countless opportunities for adventure and rejuvenation. If offers an abundance of on-property activities and features five on-site dining options. MORE >>
NOTE: CLCA’s room block is for the exclusive use of CLCA convention attendees. Any reservation holder who is not registered to attend CLCA’s Annual Convention may find their hotel reservation cancelled.
Getting There
There are two airports in Maui. The larger airport is Kahului Airport (OGG). It is the only airport you can use to fly between Maui and the mainland. Kahului Airport is a 45-minute drive to the Westin Maui Resort and Spa. Ten airlines fly into Kahului Airport.
Kapalua Airport (JHM) is a smaller airport located in West Maui. It operates only during daylight hours and is for inter-island flights only. Flights from the mainland or international do not fly directly into Kapalua Airport.
Ground Transportation
It’s a 45-minute drive from the Kahului airport to the Westin Maui Resort and Spa. The Hawaii Tourism Authority maintains a list of Maui transportation options.
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Speedi Shuttle
One way shuttle to Lahaina / Ka’anapali hotels: $62.20 for one person or $70.90 for two. Reservations required. (808) 772-5700
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Maui Pleasant Taxi
Approximately $120 to Lahaina / Ka’anapali hotels. (808) 344-4661
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Roberts Airport Shuttle Hawaii
Shared transfer. Approximately $70 to Lahaina / Ka’anapali hotels. (808) 439-88001
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The Western Maui Resort & Spa Transportation Services
The Western Maui Resort & Spa offers private car service. (808) 661-2113
Up to five people in SUV: $242.14.
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Rental Cars
Several car rental companies operate at Kahului airport. Reservations strongly recommended. ADA accessible vehicles available. MORE >>
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U-Haul
Really!
NOTE: CLCA’s contacts in Hawaii note that the rental car shortage is diminishing. Nonetheless, they do encourage advance reservations, under the theory of better safe than stranded.
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Golf!
Ka’anapali Royal Course at Ka’anapali Golf Course
2290 Ka’anapali Parkway
Lahaina, HI
Proceeds benefit LEAF scholarships
Single Player: $199
Golf Club Rental: $40
Includes green fees, shared cart, range balls and boxed lunch.
Save $7 and preorder your clubs for the tournament. Onsite club rental is $47 and not guaranteed.
Foursome: $1,156
Includes hole sponsorship and golf club rentals
Hole sponsorship: $200
Cancellations must be received by October 18, 2021 to qualify for a refund. A $50 fee will be deducted.
Tee up with friends & colleagues at the Associate Member/LEAF Golf Tournament
8 a.m. shotgun start, Saturday, November 6, 2021
Welcome to Kā’anapali, the sacred lands once called home to the Royal Chiefs of Maui. Breathtaking views from the course’s sloping vistas reveal the islands of Lanai and Molokai in the distance. The tropical tradewinds will keep you cool during your round, and the rainbows you will see remind you that our home is a special place.
“The Royal Course provides plenty of challenge, great conditions, stunning views, and most importantly, is a lot of fun. It is one of the best on Maui.”
– Golf is Mental Blog
As you journey through the Royal Course, notice the historical plaques on each tee, sharing our history and stories of Kā’anapali. The course will take you Makai (oceanside) and then bring you into the West Maui Mountain foothills (Mauka) with stunning panoramic views.
Come experience a gem.
Special thanks to our Associate Member/LEAF Golf Tournament Sponsors
Out & About in Maui
What’s a Hawaiian adventure without a luau?
If you want fire dancers with your meal, look for a Polynesian luau, such as the highly regarded Feast at Lele Luau or the Westin Maui Resort and Spa’s own Wailele Luau.
The Old Lahaina Luau strives to present an authentic Hawaiian experience, where diners can taste, feel and smell luau traditions that have been held generation after generation.
While the menus at each luau vary somewhat, all offer the same basic traditional foods including pua’a kalua (roasted pig) cooked all day in an underground imu which is opened as part of the evening’s entertainment.
In answer to the question of “Where to eat and drink in one of the most beautiful places on earth?”, the influential Eater website lists what they call “23 essential Maui restaurants.” A concise cross section of options defines this list: A handful of tourist destinations worthy of their popularity, a few locals’ hangouts for variations on traditional Hawaiian fare and a requisite pit stop for pineapple-macadamia nut pie.
The popular Pride of Maui website also offers a list of top restaurants.
More convenient: Whalers Village features 10 restaurants, all right next door to the Westin Maui Resort and Spa.
Pro Tip: CLCA Events Manager Micheyl Barnett recommends the Honokowai Okazuya & Deli in nearby Lahaina. It’s where the locals eat.
Good news for those whose idea of a good time includes shopping. Whalers Village features 10 restaurants, 77 stores and more, all right next door to the Westin Maui Resort and Spa.
Further afield, a convenient shuttle can whisk you away to scenic downtown Lahaina. The West Maui Shopping Express makes stops at Whalers Village, the Wharf Cinema Center, Hilo Hattie (the store of Hawaii), the Lahaina Cannery Mall and the Lahaina-Kaʻanapali Sugar Cane Train (expected to re-open by November).
Those seeking adventure on the road less travelled are in luck. If you want to go on your own, mopeds and bicycles are available for rent.
Cruiser Phil’s and Bike Maui offer more structured guided bicycle tours, ranging from the sedate to hair-raising downhills on a twisty mountain road.
November is the start of Hawaii’s whale-watching season, and Makena State Park is reported to offer amazing views. Highly recommended: Watch from atop Puʻu Olai, a 360-foot-tall dormant volcanic cinder cone in the center of the park.
The more remote Wai Anapanapa State Park features an ancient Hawaiian coastal trail which leads to Hana. It offers an excellent view of a large seabird colony and a natural stone arch. Other features include a native hala forest, heiau (religious temple), sea stacks, blow holes and a small black sand beach.
The Road to Hana is one of Maui’s most famous adventures. It’s 64 miles long through a lush tropical rainforest, with 59 bridges and 620 curves. Scenic turnouts abound, including one for Wailua Falls near the Seven Sacred Pools in Oheʻo. You can drive yourself or join one of dozens of guided tours.
If you’d rather leave the driving to someone else, other tours that caught our eye include:
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A working pineapple plantation.
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The Hali’imaile Distilling Company, which produces handcrafted, locally made, authentic Hawaiian brand spirits
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The Maui Atlantis Submarine Adventure, which offers an undersea adventure without the hassle of scuba gear.
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Helicopter tours of the world’s largest sea cliffs and Hawaii’s tallest waterfalls.
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A “farm to bar” tour of the Ku’ia Estates Chocolate Factory in Lahaina, the largest chocolate factory in the state of Hawaii. This tour includes hands-on fruit harvesting and finishes with an exclusive nine-piece tasting of award-winning chocolates.
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CLCA’s very own up close and personal tour of historic Hawaii horticulture. Want to see where a Hawaiian horticulturist goes when they want to enjoy Hawaiian horticulture? Our guided tour of Pu’u Mahoe is the adventure for you!
Maui has a history of stellar opportunities for sand castle building, hiking, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking and long walks on the beach.
They also have a history with kites. “With more windy days than you can shake your board at, it’s no wonder that Maui tops out at one of the best kitesurfing spots in the world,” the website kiterr notes. Recommended for kite fliers: The breathtaking views and favorable offshore breezes at Kanaha Beach Park.
Do you have recommendations regarding restaurants or adventures CLCA members should experience while in Hawaii? Places to go or things to enjoy? Email us at [email protected].
Fine Print
Questions
Please contact CLCA Events Manager Micheyl Barnett at (916) 830-2780.
COVID-19 Safety Procedures and Waiver
Failure to sign and comply with CLCA’s COVID-19 Safety Procedures and Waiver may result in immediate removal from the event and cancellation of your registration, without receiving a refund.
Payment
Full payment must be received with your registration and is required for admittance to the convention.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received by Oct. 18, 2021 to qualify for a refund. A $50 fee will be deducted. All cancellations should be made in writing to:
Micheyl Barnett, Events Manager
California Landscape Contractors Association
1491 River Park Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95815
Consent to be Photographed
In an effort to show how much fun green industry professionals have at CLCA events, we are planning on sharing images taken in public places at the 2021 Annual Convention on social media. Images may also be shared with CLCA chapters and used to market future CLCA events.
By registering for the convention, you consent to these terms of use.
Anti-Trust Guidelines
Violations of federal anti-trust laws are considered a felony. Individual and corporate violations may be punished by fines and by jail sentences.
Trade associations such as CLCA, which by their very nature involve interaction among competitors and/or suppliers and customers, are subject to close scrutiny for anti-trust violations. Therefore, members, leadership and staff must be careful to keep their activities within the prescribed bounds, both in appearance and in actual fact.
The following checklist has been prepared to provide guidance for members, leadership and staff in their conduct at meetings or in connection with other activities. READ>
COVID-19
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CLCA COVID-19 Safety Procedures and Waiver (Mandatory)
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Official State of Hawaii Safe Travels program
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Official State of Hawaii COVID-19 Portal
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VIDEO: Steps needed to travel to Hawaii
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Official site for finding testing labs whose results are accepted by the Hawaii Safe Travels program
IMPORTANT: Government requirements may change without notice, so please use the official links listed above to get the most current requirements.
Your Safety is Paramount
The California Landscape Contractors Association is committed to making every effort to keep convention attendees safe during these uncertain times.
All convention participants must sign and comply with the association’s COVID-19 Safety Procedures and Waiver.
The state of Hawaii is requiring all travelers to register with the Hawaii Safe Travels program and to comply with the Safe Travels program requirements. The Westin Maui Resort and Spa is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for all guests and mandates that masks be worn indoors and outdoors while on their property.
