The Southern California Plumeria Society is a vibrant group of more than 600 people who share a passion for Plumerias. We were founded in 1999 with a mission to encourage and further the enjoyment, public awareness, scientific interest, research, education and preservation of all species of the genus plumeria.
Our Guiding Principles
- Aloha spirit
- Education at all levels
- Integrity
- Fun
- Outreach
What we do
- Host free meetings offering talks with knowledgeable Plumeria experts from around the world
- Offer free tree-trimming services
- Bestow scholarships and internships
- Maintain an internet presence and resource of Plumeria information
- Send speakers to local groups and locations such as the San Diego Floral Association, the San Diego County Fair, the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation and San Diego City schools
- Host our annual cutting sale and Plumeria Festival.
The SCPS leadership team is composed entirely of volunteers.
SCPS Board of Directors
President: Ava Chan-Crowder (2024 – 2027)
Vice President: Dawn-Michelle Atallian (2022 – 2025)
Treasurer: Yvonne Sandza (2023 – 2026)
Secretary: Joanne Northcutt (2022 – 2025)
Jonathan Arendt (2024 – 2027)
Don Palmer (2023 – 2026)
Traci Peterson (2022 – 2025)
Jeff Sharp (2024 – 2027)
Jane Strawn (2023-2026)
SCPS Committee Heads
Annual Sales Events: Traci Peterson
Calendar: Ava Chan-Crowder, Dawn-Michelle Atallian
Community Events and Volunteers: Jane Strawn
Educational Fund: Yvonne Sandza, Ava Chan-Crowder
Flower Show: Kim Schultz, Maggie Forys
Historian: Ava Chan-Crowder
Hospitality: Kathy Estes (Assistant), Sonia Hansen, Dawn-Michelle Atallian (chair), David Cheever
Journal Editor: Ava Chan-Crowder
Membership: Tina O’Neill
Outreach: Ava Chan-Crowder, Jeff Sharp
Marketing & Publicity: Mike Atkinson, Adriana Holguin
Opportunity Drawing Tickets: Adriana Campuzano, Barry Pechersky,
Retail Sales Tables: Richard Pires
SDUSD Facilitron Liaison: Joanne Northcutt
Technical Advisor: Jonathan Arendt
Tree Trimming: Jeff Sharp (Chair), Don Palmer (Assistant), Fran Stipe, Betsy Roror
Contact us by email at info@socalplumeriasociety.com or by voicemail at 760-452-0768