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The CSSA has been connecting hobbyists, growers, and scientists to local cactus and succulent clubs since the Affiliate Program began in the 1930s.
Connect with a local society
Find meeting locations & contact info for active affiliate clubs near you
The list is viewable as a map or spreadsheet and includes meeting, website, event, and contact information for each society who has provided us with information.
CLICK HERE to learn how to update your clubs public listing
See what’s happening & where on our national event calendar
Our CSSA & Affiliate Societies Event Calendar covers annual show & sale events of affiliate clubs as well as national CSSA events and regional events of interest.
CLICK HERE to email us your upcoming event information
FOR LOCAL AFFILIATE REPS AND TREASURERS: Start here to find out how to pay your club dues and make changes to your listings, calendar, and contact information.
Affiliate Society Membership
$55/year
A Group membership for our affiliate societies in the US and around the world
For groups not already affiliated with the CSSA, learn about our programs
- Cactus and Succulent Journal – Two copies of each issue of our quarterly print magazine
- To the Point digital newsletter published quarterly as a PDF, and available exclusively in the member portal
- 12-month membership term with optional automatic re-billing
- Affiliate accounts should use the mailing address where you want the Journal delivered. Leave first name blank, Society name in the last name field, with “c/o Name” info in the ADDRESS 2 field.
- Our membership system requires a unique email address for each account. If your Affiliate account uses the same email as an existing member, please email us for assistance.
Resources & Information for Affiliate Clubs
Affiliate News
Bulletins and announcements from the Affiliate Committee will be collected here, along with other blog posts of interest to affiliate reps. Of course, news from affiliate clubs is regularly featured in To the Point. Affiliate clubs may submit their articles, for possible publication in To The Point, to Linda Tamblyn.
CSSA 2024 Annual Meeting – Replay
CSSA 2024 Show & Sale – Affiliate Info
CSSA updates Code of Conduct regarding habitat collected plants
Resources for Societies
The Affiliates Committee is busy developing new ways to support our local clubs. Here are a few initiatives we’re excited to share:
- CSSA Supporting Membership Discount – for Affiliate Club Members Only
- Plant-of-the-Month – Downloadable Descriptions and How-to Guidelines
- National Speakers List – Find Speakers for your Meetings
- Partnering for Conservation and Research Initiatives
- Youth Education Grant Initiative
- Creating & Maintaining a Local Society
- Audiovisual Help for Meetings and Events
Click below for information on these resources.
The CSSA Affiliates Committee
The Affiliates Committee is responsible for communications between the CSSA and local clubs.
We strive to to assist the affiliate societies by promoting their local activities and providing information and resources to help them improve their operations.
Committee Members
Co-Chairs: John Martinez, Zack Repko
Members: Ann Hopkinson, Judith Goodrode, Art Scarpa, Kris Thompson
Contact
For general inquiries: affiliate@cactusandsucculentsociety.org
To update your affiliate Information, access your account, or pay dues for the club: go to this page.
For Affiliate Clubs – questions and support: Your society’s appointed Affiliate Rep should have been assigned a contact on the committee. You should email them directly.
Meetings
The committee organizes an in-person breakout meeting for Affiliate Society Representatives at each biennial convention, and holds zoom meetings during the intervening years.
The most recent Zoom meeting of the Affiliate Society Representatives was held on September 21, 2024 at 12:30pm (Pacific). For more information, click here.