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, and the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation
- Host our annual cutting sale and Hawaiian Plumeria Festival.
The SCPS leadership team is composed entirely of volunteers.
SCPS Board of Directors
President: Ava Chan-Crowder (2021 – 2024)
Vice President: Dawn-Michelle Atallian (2022 – 2025)
Treasurer: Yvonne Sandza (2023 – 2026)
Secretary: Joanne Northcutt (2022 – 2025)
Jonathan Arendt (2021 – 2024)
Traci Peterson (2022 – 2025)
Tina O’Neill (2023 – 2026)
Jeff Sharp (2021 – 2024)
Jane Strawn (2023-2026)
SCPS Committee Heads
Annual Sales Events: Traci Peterson, Patty Ochenduszko
Calendar: Ava Chan-Crowder, Leanne Preihs
Community Events and Volunteers: Tina O’Neill
Educational Fund: Yvonne Sandza, Ava Chan-Crowder
Flower Show: Kim Schultz, Maggie Forys
Historian: Ava Chan-Crowder
Journal Editor: Ava Chan-Crowder
Membership: Tina O’Neill
Outreach: Ava Chan-Crowder, Jeff Sharp
Marketing & Publicity: Mike Atkinson, Adriana Holguin
Raffle Tickets: Jan Estavillo, Dorothy Janse, Barry Pechersky
Refreshments: Kathy Estes (Assistant), Sonia Hansen, Dawn-Michelle Atallian (chair), David Cheever
Retail Sales Tables: Richard Pires
SDUSD Facilitron Liaison: Joanne Northcutt, Leanne Preihs
Technical Advisor: Jonathan Arendt
Tree Trimming: Jeff Sharp (Chair), Don Palmer (Assistant)
Contact us by email at info@socalplumeriasociety.com or by voicemail at 760-452-0768