Schedule

Subject to change

 

Wednesday, Nov. 13
	9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Presentation: Don’t Crash & Burn: Boost Profits by Mastering Chaos Bill Schnetz, Schnetz Landscape
	2 – 6 p.m.	Registration Open Special thanks to
	4 – 5 p.m.	Presentation: Catch the Water Management Profit Wave
	5:15 – 5:45 p.m.	Presentation: Benefits of Membership Workshop
	6 – 7:30 p.m.	Welcome Reception Special thanks to
Thursday, Nov. 14
	6 a.m. – Noon	Registration Open Special thanks to
	7 – 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast of Champions Roundtable discussions. MORE>
	9 – 10:30 a.m.	You, Cal/OSHA and a Hefty Fine for Workplace Safety Violations: Now What? J.T. Parnell, Boretti Business Safety Solutions Special thanks to coffee break sponsor
	10:45 a.m. – noon	Preventing Burn Out Through Stress Management Maddie Hansen, MS, LMFT, Journeys Counseling
	Noon – 1 p.m.	Lunch on your own.
	1 – 2 p.m.	New Plants from the Far Side of the World, and a Few Closer to Home Nicholas Staddon, Everde Growers Special thanks to
	2 – 5:30 p.m.	Garden Tour (via Bus) Sherman Library & Garden and Roger’s Gardens
	5:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Food for Thought: Networking to Nourish Your Business (contractor members)
Friday, Nov. 15
	7 a.m. – Noon	Registration Open
	7:30 – 8:45 a.m.	Associate Members Meeting
	9 – 11 a.m.	General Membership Meeting Special thanks to coffee break sponsor
	11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Recognition Luncheon Recognition Luncheon’s Click Connections brought to you by and
	4:30 – 6 p.m.	Registration Open
	6 – 7 p.m.	Trophy Awards Reception
	7 – 10 p.m.	Trophy Awards Dinner and Ceremony Join us for a celebration of excellence in landscaping. Amazing foilage courtesy of
Saturday, Nov. 16
	8:30 a.m.	Associate Member/LEAF Golf Tournament Strawberry Farms Golf Club, Irvine Special thanks to

General Membership Meeting

9-11 a.m., November 15, 2024
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, California

All members are invited to attend the 2024 General Membership Meeting.

President Tom Sweeney 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: Lindsay Ono
President-Elect: Alex Salazar
Secretary/Treasurer: Paul Hansen
Director of Events: Ana Cooper
Director of Resource Management: Eric Santos, CLT

Statements from candidates are posted here (PDF).

Bylaws

The Board of Directors recommends that section 3.10 and 5.05 of the association’s bylaws be amended as follows (proposed new text in bold italics):

3.10 Life Membership
Life Membership is extended to any Regular or Associate individual member recommended by the individual member’s base chapter, who has been in good standing for twenty-five (25) years. Life Membership applies to the individual member only and excludes the member’s business entity. A Life Member shall have no further dues obligations but shall be entitled to all the benefits previously enjoyed as a Regular or Associate Member. There are two categories of Life Membership:
(a) Life Membership – Retired. Life Membership – Retired is offered to individuals who have an inactive or surrendered C-27 license with the CSLB or pledge that their company is no longer operating. This category for membership shall have no dues, no voting rights, no right to hold office, and are not eligible for cost saving member programs or educational programs, but does qualify for discounted social event programs and insurance programs.
(b) Life Membership – Active. Life Membership – Active is offered to individuals who meet the requirements for Life Membership, but have an active C-27 license with the CSLB or have an operating company qualifying for membership. This category for membership has all the rights of a regular or associate member but with a 25% discount on their applicable dues tier.

5.05 Quorum
A quorum for the General Membership Meeting or any Special General Membership Meeting shall consist of no fewer than fifty (50) members in good standing in attendance.
The number of Members in good standing present at a duly noticed Meeting shall constitute a quorum.

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Special thanks to Friday’s coffee break sponsor

Learn!

This year’s convention educational offerings focus on practical information you can immediately put to use to benefit your business.

Don’t Crash & Burn: Boost Profits by Mastering Chaos

Bill Schnetz, Schnetz Landscape
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 13

Worried about crashing and burning? Facing an excess of high-maintenance clients with too few workers and too many headaches? In this all-day workshop presented by business coach extraordinaire Bill Schnetz, you’ll master powerful tactics that will help you master these challenges and keep you “in the game.”

The workshop focuses on the soft skills of business taught in a common-sense format from a contractor point of view. To develop a successful business, contractors need to free themselves from day-to-day tasks and learn the role of an entrepreneur. This workshop will show you how!

You’ll learn:

• Practical self-assessment — a powerful tool for the self-employed.
• That you are the message — fail or succeed by your message.
• Overlooked business tools — the key to financial and team success.
• Company culture — who needs it and how to get it.
• Methods to foster accountability — because without accountability, nothing happens.
• Business coaching — is it worth the money?

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Catch the Water Management Profit Wave

4 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 14

Landscape contractors know that being ecologically aware and water conscious is the right thing to do, but question if it pays the bills. The answer is “Absolutely!” and our panel of CLCA certified water experts will share how their companies profit from water management while saving clients money. We’ll draw back the curtains and explain the staff, tools, training and mindset you need to create a win-win-win scenario for your company, your clients and the environment.

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Benefits of Membership Workshop

5:15 – 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, November 14

From personalized business insurance to expert HR, legal and professional guidance, CLCA offers a range of California green industry-specific member benefits to help your company solve your specific problems and challenges. In this fast-paced presentation, we’ll help you gain the CLCA advantage and profit from our most popular members benefits. Bring your questions — we’ll provide the solutions!

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Breakfast of Champions: Roundtable discussions — Short, concise and practical

7-8:30 a.m., Thursday, November 14

The Breakfast of Champions features roundtable discussions that are short, concise and practical. Our table leaders are experienced contractors who have “been there, grew that,” so that discussions will be full of valuable information you can immediately put to use. During this fast-paced event, you can table hop to broaden your scope or focus on one specific challenge for your company. 2024 topics include:

• Effectively Managing Clients
• How to Control Costs
• Mastering Social Media
• Slaying the Email Dragon
• Insurance Essentials

More info here.

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You, Cal/OSHA and a Hefty Fine for Workplace Safety Violations: Now What?

J.T. Parnell, Boretti Business Safety Solutions
9 – 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 14

A Cal/OSHA safety inspector shows up, unannounced, at your jobsite. Or, the safety agency mails you a “we need to talk” investigation letter. Are you facing a hefty fine — or worse? What’s your next step? Regardless of the validity of the complaint that generated the investigation, you should be prepared.

In this “inside baseball” presentation, safety expert J.T. Parnell will walk you through key elements of a Cal/OSHA safety investigation, explaining both best practices to take and actions that you should absolutely avoid.

After outlining the Cal/OSHA investigatory process and the agency’s policies on violations, citations and penalties, our presenter will share:

• Reasons why Cal/OSHA would arrive unannounced at your jobsite
• Tactics you and your crew leaders can use when Cal/OSHA is present at your jobsite
• What to expect after a jobsite inspection – Document Request, Intent to Cite, Citation Packet, Appeal

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Avoid Burn-Out: Bringing Wellness into the Workplace

Maddie Hansen, MS, LMFT, Journeys Counseling
10:45 a.m. – noon, Thursday, November 14

Job burnout is a challenge for a significant number of green industry professionals, who face a daily challenge of trying to do too much with too little resources. The result is a sense of being worn out, both physically and emotionally, and the risk of feeling useless, powerless and empty.

In this workshops, therapist Maddie Hansen will share best practices to prevent burn out through stress management. To emphasize learning, this workshop presents information through both listening and practical interaction and application. Potential outcomes from this workshop include:

• Increasing awareness of personal stress
• Increasing ability to identify daily stressors
• Building a personalized self-care/coping skills toolbox
• Guided practice in evidence based self-regulation strategies and connection to ongoing resources for stress management

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New Plants from the Far Side of the World, and a Few Closer to Home

Nicholas Staddon, Company Spokesperson and Plantsman, Everde Growers
1-2 p.m., Thursday, November 14

Join us on a journey of plant exploration in the United States and beyond. Our presenter has been involved with new plants for nearly 30 years and his passion of discovery is still flourishing. “Too often we do not fully appreciate all that goes into the discovery or creation of a new and unique plant. The time, effort and expense can be extraordinary, and in many cases a lifetime of work,” Nicholas says.

Attendees will be taken on a journey of discovery, meeting and going behind the scenes to see the work of breeders, hybridizers and Nicholas’s favorite group, plant explorers — men and women who travel to the most extreme parts of the world in search of new and notable plants. Nicholas will show us any number of terrific plants to perk your interest applicable for the State of California, being sure to broaden your knowledge of this Mediterranean climate we ply our profession in.

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Guided Tours: Sherman Garden and Library and Rogers Gardens (via bus)

2 – 5:30 p.m., Thursday November 14

Need inspiration for your next California-friendly project? Seeking solutions that are water efficient and visually amazing? Or just want an opportunity to relax and savor an inspiring horticultural oasis and nationally renowned botanical garden? CLCA will provide answers in guided tours of the influential Sherman Garden and Library and Rogers Gardens.
We’ll go behind the scenes to explore ecological horticulture, a method of designing, building, and maintaining gardens that considers the ecology of a site and creates gardens that enhance the surrounding environment. The objectives of ecological horticulture are to reduce water consumption, preserve water quality, prevent soil erosion, protect biodiversity, diminish the use of toxic pesticides, and minimize the use of non-renewable

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Food for Thought: Networking to Nourish your Business

5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday November 14

Continue your travels on the path to success by joining us for a relationship-building meal.

Your journey to growth and success is significantly easier if you do not travel alone, but with like-minded colleagues willing to offer support, guidance and encouragement.

For this exclusive event, you’ll be joined at dinner by three to five contractors from companies like yours. A table moderator will help participants explore the concerns they share and the common problems they confront and — more importantly — the solutions they have developed. We’ll exchange ideas, broaden connections and expand opportunities.

We look forward to your joining us for an evening of connecting, learning and growing! In CLCA, relationships are everything.

NOTE: Space is limited for this first-time pilot program/beta test. Early pre-registration is STRONGLY encouraged.

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Special thanks to Thursday’s coffee break sponsor

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Hotel & Travel

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

1107 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, California

CLCA group room rate: $249 + $10/day resort fee
Reservations: Call the hotel direct at (949) 729-1234 or click here to reserve your room online.
Use group code G-CLC1
Hotel parking is $15 per night for self-parking.
Registration deadline: October 16

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, a resort-style hotel adjacent to the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, is nestled among 26 acres featuring hundreds of palms and succulents. Renowned locally as “The Newporter,” as Hyatt Regency Newport Beach was previously named, the hotel’s team has been creating memories for over five decades for guests and locals alike. The site features three unique pools, an executive golf course and a rich history as a live music venue for the acclaimed Newport Beach Jazz Festival and Summer Concert Series.

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Getting There

The nearest airport is the John Wayne-Orange County Airport (SNA). Expect to spend $10 – $25 for a taxi or Uber to the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach.

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Driving

This being California, everything is within driving distance. The convention’s host hotel is a mere 56 miles to the iconic Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles.

Get out your phones for Click Connect!

Click Connect: You + Current and Future Friends = Selfie!

What’s more fun than a selfie? A selfie with friends at CLCA’s Annual Convention!

Your Challenge

Look on the back of your name badge for your group selfie partners. Your partners may be current friends, or people who will become friends once you introduce yourself!

Connect with your selfie partners and snap a group photo. Ham it up and show that you’re having a most excellent time at CLCA’s Annual Convention. Smile for the camera — go wild!

Email the group selfie to [email protected] by 10 a.m. on Friday, November 10. We’ll share the entries at the Recognition Luncheon (and may use a few in future promotions for CLCA events).

Special thanks to CLCA Insurance Solutions and STIHL for supporting Click Connect!

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Fine Print

Questions

Please contact CLCA Events Manager Micheyl Barnett at (916) 830-2780.

Payment

Full payment must be received with your registration and is required for admittance to the convention.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be received by October 16, 2024 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 2024 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>