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 (2020 – 2021)
Vice-President: Don Doerfler (2019 – 2022)
Treasurer: Yvonne Sandza-Doerfler (2020 – 2023)
Secretary: Roman Kuchkuda (2019 – 2022)
Jonathan Arendt (2018 – 2021)
Tina O’Neill (2020 – 2023)
Leanne Preihs (2019 – 2022)
Jeff Sharp (2018 – 2021)
Terry Walston (2020 – 2023)
Past President: Dawn Sullivan (2020 – 2021)
SCPS Committee Heads
Annual Sales Events: Patty Ochenduszko
Calendar: Ava Chan-Crowder, Leanne Preihs
Community Events and Volunteers: Terry Walston
Educational Fund: Don Doerfler
Flower Show: Kirsten and Noah Peraino
Historian: Ava Chan-Crowder
Journal Editor: Ava Chan-Crowder
Membership: Tina O’Neill
Outreach: Leanne Preihs
Marketing & Publicity: Kim Schultz, Elaine Peat-Foster, Maggie Forys
Raffle Prize Table: Andy Oltman
Raffle Tickets: Jan Estavillo, Dorothy Janse, Barry Pechersky
Refreshments: Juanita Edwards, Kathy Estes, Dave and Sonia Hansen, Dawn-Michelle Atallian, David Cheever
Retail Sales Tables: Richard Pires
Technical Advisor: Jonathan Arendt
Tree Trimming: Jeff Sharp and Noah Peraino
Contact us by email at info@socalplumeriasociety.com or by voicemail at 760-452-0768