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| We are honored to announce that we will be hosting the16th Eastern Cactus & Succulent Conference in Chelmsford, MA on Aug 15-17, 2008 [Conference Website] |
| Given the resounding success of our May show we are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale [details] |
| We now have a web based group meeting resource on Google. Join this group to contact CSSM members and find out about our events |
The Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts is a diverse group of people who grow all types of succulent plants. From September to June we get together on the third Saturday of each month (see schedule for exact dates) to share our common interest, and to learn more about the plants we all love.
Since the founding of the CSSM in 1991, the group has participated in the New England Spring Flower Show several times, winning blue ribbons and other awards. Our members also compete individually in the amateur horticulture division of the Flower Show. In 1996, we hosted the 10th Eastern Cactus & Succulent Conference with guest speakers from around the world and we are honored to do so again during 2008.
 Members doing their civic duty and voting for their favorites in the Plant Show |
Our meetings usually feature a speaker, slide show, or some other type of educational program; plant show; socializing time; plant raffle and/or auction; and a short business meeting. Non-members and guests are always welcome, and our refreshment table is well-stocked. Members can borrow items from our extensive Library of Cactus & Succulent books, journals, and videos (see Library List) |
Membership dues are $20 per year per household, and includes a subscription to the CSSM newsletter (see sample). If you would like more information on upcoming meetings, see our Meeting Schedule page, or feel free to contact Membership Chairperson Art Scarpa. |
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| President | Dan Downey |
| Vice President | Art Scarpa |
| Secretary | Ted Smiley |
| Treasurer | Ruth Goold |
| Hospitality | Tom and Helen Cuddy, Sylvia Feldman |
| Plant Show | Jeff Kelly |
| Nursery Mail Orders | Paul Carlberg |
| Librarian | Maria Kawka |
| Club Historian | Paul Carlberg |
| Newsletter Editor | Dan Downey |
| Webmaster | Carlos Gristani |
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