The Cactus & Succulent Society’s Annual Members Meeting, will be held via Zoom, on June 21st, at 9am Pacific Time.
We will discuss our past year’s achievements, upcoming events, and plans for the future. Nominations for the 2026 Board of Directors will be presented.
The June webinar will follow the Annual Members Meeting, at 10am (Pacific). The same Zoom registration is used for both meetings.
Annual Members Meeting Agenda
- Welcome and Call to Order – Rod Haenni
- Treasurer’s Report – Nick Diomede
- Business Manager’s Report – Julie Taber
- San Diego Convention Summary
- Tucson 2027 Convention
- Other Business
- Nominations Committee Introduction of Candidates – Ann Hopkinson
- Introduction of 2025 Board Nominees
- Nominations from the floor
- Reminder – voting will take place via ballot included in the Cactus and Succulent Journal 97-3 and eligible voters should vote for 3 of the 4 director candidates
- Secretary’s Report and Motions (Justification for the motions in separate attachment) – Roxie Esterle
- I move that the CSSA offer members of current Affiliate Clubs a Supporting Membership at a discounted annual rate of $10.00—reflecting a $10 reduction from the standard Supporting Membership fee.
- I move that the CSSA allocate $10,000 to fund education grants for Affiliate Clubs. Each grant, up to $1,000, will support the development and implementation of substantive educational programs or events aimed at engaging and inspiring the next generation of cactus and succulent enthusiasts.
- Annual Show and Sale Report – Nick Renteria
- Conservation Committee Report – Irwin Lightstone
- 2025 Photo Contest winners and slides – John Martinez
- Research Committee Report – Phuc Hyunh
- Webinars Report – Irwin Lightstone
- Affiliates Committee Report– John Martinez
