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GVB Board of Directors Meeting - December 3, 2004
Board Members Present: Sam Alfano, Doug Winter, Merlyn Cummings, Dave Fainer, Al Turnbull, Phebe Mansur, Marc Bradley, Lori Roper, Thom Myall, and Ken Knight.
1.Call to order – Sam
1.1. Sam called the meeting to order at 7:00 am at the Pacifica Suites.
2. Secretary’s Report - Doug
2.1. The minutes were approved as written by the Board.
3. Report on Oct 21 Executive Committee Meeting – Sam
3.1. Sam reviewed the November 18th Executive Committee Minutes. Please review these minutes for details.
4. Treasury Report –Tami
4.1.Tami distributed her reports by email prior to the meeting.
4.2.The revenues are behind due to a late start for the membership campaign, lower revenues for the Lemon Festival than budgeted and delayed reimbursement for project expenses.
4.3.The planned expenses are lagging the budget due to in part to a delayed start of the membership campaign mailings.
4.4.Doug mentioned that Ken previously indicated that he expects expenses to meet and possibly exceed the budget before the close of this fiscal year. If GVB does not increase revenue, GVB could be in trouble by the end of the fiscal year. Ken replied that GVB must first spend money on projects before those expenses can be passed on to the State for reimbursement. There can be a reimbursement lag of 2 to 3 months. Ken mentioned that the budget is a guide and he is actively pursuing additional grants to bring in more revenue. Ken feels that GVB will be in a favorable position by July 31st.
5. Membership – Lori, Laura and Phebe
5.1. The four letters were mailed 12/2 to all zip codes. Letters to new prospective people have not yet been mailed to zip codes 93110 and 93111.
5.2.Phebe reported that 11,000 letters were mailed.
5.3.Current members should be notified in January that there dues is due to keep their membership current. Ken recommends a report for the next Board meeting on the status of renewals.
6.Silent Auction – Lori
6.1.Planning needs to start in January. Ken recommended using the same format from last years mailing requesting gifts for the auction.
6.2.Lori and Marc will co-chair the Silent Auction Committee as before.
7Business Committee – Marc
7.1.The December award will go to Kellogg School.
7.2.The January award will go to Java Station at 4447 Hollister Ave.
8. Neighborhood Committee – Ken for Bonnie
8.1.The December winner will be the residence of Ron and Sandi Marotto at 153 Vereda Cordillera.
9. Education Committee – Ken for Bonnie
9.1. A Leaf It To Us grant has been submitted for Elwood School to the State for purchase and planting of 30 trees on the campus. GVB Arbor Day presentation information will be distributed to the teachers to promote GVB classroom discussions.
9.2. GVB has submitted a Leaf It To Us grant on behalf of Goleta Valley Jr. High School for the planting of 43 trees on campus.
9.3Ken described a National Arbor Day Resource Kit available for the schools.
9.4.The February 5th Workshop, conducted at the Goleta Union School District, will be a “how to” discussion for the general public.
9.4.1. Three trees will be planted. Participants will learn how to select, plant, prune and care for their trees.
9.4.2.The Workshop will be a 4 hour morning event, followed by a free lunch. The free lunch will be funded by a grant from Cal-Releaf.
9.4.3. Ken is seeking sponsors for the Workshop such as: The City, The County, News-Press and others.
9.4.4. Optimist Grove annual maintenance is going to be in January. Al Turnbull will arrange for Ken to address the Optimist at their January meeting on proper pruning techniques.
10. Government – Sam
10.1. Ken reports that GVB has been unable to plant trees, within the City because there is a disagreement on specie selection with the Design Review Board (DRB) and the City Council. The DRB wants to have a uniform selection of a specie while the City Council prefers a diversity of tree species.
10.2. Goleta has hired Bill Millar, an arborist, as the manager of Parks and Recreation. Ken hopes that he will work with GVB toward applying for Tree City USA for Goleta.
11. Web Site – Thom
11.1. The Honor Tree Form has been updated on the web site.
11.2. Lori reported on Web Based Funding. A cooperating company would agree to divert a percentage of the cost of an item to GVB as an incentive to the public to purchase from them. A portion of the diverted funds would be sent to a brokering firm which arranged for the relationship between GVB and the Company. The Board voted to proceed with further investigation of this opportunity. Ken will investigate further.
12. Urban Forestry – Thom
12.1. Ken reported that GVB received a tree planting request from Don Parsons for an Honor Tree to be planted at Girsh Park in name of his mother.
12.2. Ken reported that Girsh Park management is favorable to planting additional trees with Prop 12 funding.
13.Executive Directors Report – Ken
13.1. Ken has been sitting on a County Tree Policy Committee. The Committee has developed extensive guide lines for how to protect a tree in a construction site.
14.Fundraising – Ken
14.1. GVB has been awarded the Shoreline Preservation Fund grant of $5,900 for tree planting in Isla Vista. GVB would hire students from UCSB to plant about 200 trees in parks. The project will begin early next year.
14.2. Ken will prepare a grant request for the McCaw grant, which with the Coronado Preserve grant, would support planting 200 trees in the Preserve as replacement trees in the butterfly grove.
14.3.GVB has applied for two Leaf It To Us grants. The one for Elwood School is for about $1,700 while the one for Goleta Valley Jr. High is for about $2,500.
14.4.Ken is seeking a $43,000 grant from the Environmental Enhancement Mitigation to fund tree planting at the Los Carneros/101 interchange. This grant would fund the planting of 140 trees in the southwest portion of the interchange. This would be a truck/trailer watering situation as there is no way to plumb in an irrigation system. The outcome of this grant proposal will be decided next May.
15. New Items – Sam
15.1. The Heritage Tree Tour will be organized by Thom.
15.2. Lori and Marc will organize the Silent Auction.
15.3. Sam will work on the Annual Banquet.
15.4. Someone is needed to organize the Advisory Council Meeting in March.
15.5. Last, but not least, Dave Fainer agreed to join the Board. A big welcome to Dave.
Sam adjourned the Board Meeting at 8:00 am.
Goleta Valley Beautiful News
January 2005
GVB cell phone 252-1952, E:mailkennethknight@cox.net
Reserve now for Saturday Feb. 5 Free Basic Young Tree Care Workshop -see below
Click here to download the form
2005 annual GVB membership renewals now due
1. GVB Community Service opportunities - General public welcome, especially jr.high to college students
-Jan 3 - Street Tree Plantings Beginning at 244 Santa Barbara Shores Dr-various addresses. Mon., Noon to 3. Call 252-1952 to rsvp. Equipment provided. No experience required
-Jan 8 - Park Tree Plantings -Meet at Girsh Park Community Room - 7050 Phelps Rd. Sat., 9 AM to Noon Call 252-1952 to rsvp. Equipment provided. No experience required
-Jan 8 & 22 - Anti-litter cleanup - Report litter problem areas to Judy Nason of Cambridge Drive Community Church at 964-0436, and volunteer to help with clean-up crews on 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 to 11 am.
-Jan 10 - Tree Plantings -Devereux campus - meet at 7055 Seaway Drive. Mon., Noon to 3. Call 252-1952 to rsvp. Equipment provided. No experience required
-Jan 15 - Oak Tree Plantings -Fire Administration campus - meet at 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road. Sat., 9 AM to Noon. Call 252-1952 to rsvp. Equipment provided. No experience required
-Jan 22 - Annual Optimist Grove Oak Tree Maintenance - Meet behind Railroad Depot 300 N Los Carneros Road. Sat., 1 to 4 PM Equipment provided. Project supervised by a Certified Arborist.
- Jan 29- Tree Plantings -Devereux campus - meet at 7055 Seaway Drive. Sat., 9 AM to Noon. Call 252-1952 to rsvp. Equipment provided. No experience required
-Jan-Mar- Tree Planting Project Leaders-Winter Term - UCSB students wanted for organizing 13 tree planting projects in the Isla Vista community under the direction of a Certified Arborist. $8 per hour stipend. Send inquiries to kennethknight@cox.net
- Ongoing - Develop your own Goleta Valley Beautification project! Goleta Valley Beautiful will provide resources and expertise to youth groups interested in developing their own tree planting, maintenance, educational and clean-up programs.
Good opportunity for 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs, Scouts, school groups, fraternity/sorority, church groups and any Goleta Valley area youth groups. Call 252-1952 to develop a project.
- Ongoing - Graffiti Cleanup - Report acts of graffiti to Ed Graper at 964-7117 or e-mailedgraper@yahoo.com Contact Ed if you would like to help remove graffiti in your area. Supplies and training provided.
Upcoming events
-Feb 5- Basic Young Tree Care Workshop Saturday 8-noon Goleta Union School District Board Room, 401 N. Fairview. Top experts in tree care explain the basic nuts and bolts of tree care. Includes lunch. Free admission with pre-registration. More details below
2. GVB Residential and Business Awards of the Month
NOTE: The custom-made $250 GVB award sign was taken from its December award location outside Kellogg School. For information about its return, no questions asked, call 252-1952.
Residential - To be announced
Business - 4447 Hollister Avenue, Java Station, Johnny Martin owner.
Nominate your favorite place by downloading our nomination form here on Goleta Valley Beautiful website at Clicking here to see and download the nomination form For residential properties, contact Bonnie Freeman at 683-1878. For commercial/office/homeowner associations call Marc Bradley at 967-3738. Look for articles in the Valley Voice, the South Coast Beacon and the SB News Press.
3. GVB News Tidbits
- Annual membership letter - Last month we mailed your annual membership letter requesting 2005 calendar year support for Goleta Valley Beautiful. Please respond as this is the only mailing we will make for membership. If you miss your membership letter, you can always use the membership application
- Feb 5 Basic Young Tree Care Workshop - Goleta Valley Beautiful e-mail subscribers have the first opportunity to register for our free tree care workshop on Saturday February 5. This workshop is aimed at the members of the general public who want to learn more about planting and caring for trees. No background in tree care is necessary, although with the powerhouse of professionals we have coming, even if you are experienced you will learn something new. The workshop is structured to have short classroom presentations with lots of photos as well as demonstrations of tree planting on the grounds outside. Lunch at the workshop is made possible through a grant from the California ReLeaf Network Exchange.
The guest speakers include some of the most knowledgeable tree care experts locally and from around the state. Speakers include
- Right Tree-Right Place- Darla Mills, State Urban Forester with the California Department of Fire and Forestry
- Planting near utility lines- Jane Brown and Pat Gladden, Southern California Edison
- Fire safe planting - A representative from the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council
- Tree Planting Demonstrations- 3 Certified Arborists, including Bill Millar, City of Goleta Parks and Open Space Manager
- Tree Pruning Demonstration - Dougal House, Certified Arborist
- Common Tree Problems and what to do about them - Bill Speiwak, Consulting Arborist-Bill's Tree Care
- The ten biggest problems for trees in the City - Andy Trotter, Vice President-West Coast Arborists
- How to organize public tree plantings in your neighborhood - Certified Arborist/Urban Forester Ken Knight
PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Limited seating. Click here to download the form See the form at the end of this newsletter
- New GVB Board member - David C. Fainer, Jr. has joined the Board of Directors. David is an attorney practicing law from an office in Santa Barbara. David is active in several local organizations and we are glad he is taking time to support GVB.
- Now You Can Support Goleta Valley Beautiful — Just By Shopping Online. We’ve joined our community's newest resource for nonprofit funding - FundIt.Org. It’s a free service that helps you make a contribution to our cause every time you shop online. Simply visit www.fundit.org/goleta-valley-beautiful and select a store from our growing list of participating merchants. Pick from stores you probably already shop from like Macy’s, KB Toys, and Target. It doesn't cost you a penny extra, it’s safe & secure, and best of all FundIt.Org donates up to 30% of each dollar you spend to our cause! To start shopping today, or to find out more about the program, visit: www.fundit.org/goleta-valley-beautiful
- Shoreline Preservation Fund Grant Award for tree planting in Isla Vista - UCSB Associated Student's Shoreline Preservation Fund spf.as.ucsb.edu warded GVB a $5,834 to plant 100 street and park trees in Isla Vista. 94% of the funding will go towards the purchase of trees and supplies, and for hiring student interns to organize IV volunteers for the tree planting efforts. We'll be working with the IV Recreation and Park District to verify locations for native and non-invasive trees adaptable to our Mediterranean climate. These funds come from a tax that UCSB students place on themselves for projects that will help the community. We're currently advertising for students to help fill our project leader positions. For more information call 252-1952.
- Santa Barbara Foundation Funds GVB Porta-Potty - The Santa Barbara Foundation funded our $1.940 request for a Porta-Potty. While this may appear humorous at first (no cracks about Executive offices), there are many times that our volunteers have worked through a 4 hour volunteer shift out on the road only to find no restrooms available. The porta-potty is on a trailer that can be pulled by our GVB truck (funded last year by SB Foundation and Graham Chevrolet) to our worksites. It comes with a sink, water, soap, and towels for handwashing. We'll contract with Marborg to service on an as-needed basis.
- Welcome Bill Millar! -The City of Goleta recently hired Certified Arborist Bill Millar as the Parks and Open Space Manager. Among other items, Bill will be assuming many of the responsibilities for public trees in the City. We look forward to working with him.
- Tree Planting/Maintenance Requests - We'll respond to your requests for public trees, or you can contact local governments directly. In the City of Goleta, send your requests to the Community Services Department, 6500 Hollister Ave Suite 120, Goleta CA 93117. In the unincorporated areas of the County, contact either the County Parks Department at 610 Mission Canyon Rd., SB 93105-2911 for trees in public parks or the Public Works Department at 123 East Anapamu St., SB 93101 for trees in the public right of way. You can mention that you would like to work with GVB in planting trees in public areas.
WISH LIST FOR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
- Non-leaking garden hose, any length
- Laptop PC computer
- Hand pruners, folding tree saws
- Shovels, rakes, hoes, pitchforks/spade forks
- Children's books regarding trees
- Recycled 6'-8' wood tree stakes
- Cases of water/soda/packaged snacks for volunteers
Thanks to Helen McPherrin for her donation of several cases of packaged snacks for GVB volunteers
4. Event results/kudos
-GVB Tree Planting and Care last month
Trees- Species-Location - Date- Hours- Action
17- Pistache, Willow, Pep Lyon, Encina, -Stow Cyn-12/04/04-4 - Pruned
75- Various- Devereux campus- 12/06/04- 21- Pruned/mulch
75 - Various- Devereux/Los Carneros - 12/11/04- 24- Pruned/mulch
4- Replacement Oaks- Calle Real-Colusa-Daf.- 12/13/04- 18- Planted
4- Pistache- SB Shores- 12/18/04- 18- Planted
5- Gingko, Arbutus, Olive- Coronado Dr/Girsh- 12/23/04- 6- Planted
Thanks this month to tree volunteers at Los Prietos Boys Academy, Bob Lugo and the Devereux crews, Andrea Guerrero, Tim Frick and Laura Manuszak.
-Neighborhood Cleanups - Judy Nason and her Cambridge Drive Community Church volunteers cleaned Hollister from Storke to Glen Annie School using 8 man hours and collecting 4 full orange bags of trash with the aid of GVB 'grabber' equipment. Thanks also to our supporters at Gold's Gym for helping dispose of all the collected trash. Judy and her group do projects on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. GVB will also sponsor neighborhood cleanups at your request, just call 252-1952
- Native Tree Project at Devereux - We've spent the last month replanting much of the seed that was eaten by critters getting into the Greenhouse. We think it could be a skunk or a raccoon. Until we can find a way to keep out the critters, we have been temporarily transferring our planted products to a greenhouse in Isla Vista courtesy of Growing Solutions and the IV Park and Rec District.
5. Water Kings and Queens. -
With the heavy rains at the end of December, there should be no need for any watering during the month of January. Also, please leave mulch placed during planting at the base of the tree but not touching the bark of the trunk. This helps keep the weeds and grass from growing around the trunk, which in turn means that you won't damage the trunk with a lawn mower or weed trimmer. Please report any insect, disease or damage problems to GVB at 252-1952.
6. Welcome new/renewing donor members (more in next month's newsletter)
- R designates renewing member + = additional contribution
Donor -
Linda and Robert Anderson, Kathleen Beh, Gordon Dalbey, Shirley Dettmann-R, Margaret Fancher-R, Nancy and Charles Kreich, Suzanne and Thomas Owens-R, David and Lorene Lynch-R, Jacqueline and Vernon Huth, AJ and Wanda Blake-R, Joe Doyle, Doreen Burks, William Van Horn-R, D. L. Schradermeier-R, Patricia Bremer, Dennis and Marsha Cooper-R, Nicholas and Sharon Priester, Edith and Richard Potier, Kenneth and Diane Reyburn, Mary and Charles Fewell-R, Annie Ferguson, Deborah and Rudolf Hergenrother, Lorine and VA Taylor, Jo An and Alan Paden,
Supporting -
Doug Allard-R, Joan Williams-R, Carolyn Cogan-R, Carl Hopkins-R+, Ruth Profant-R, Joan Hanna-R, Lynn Baragona,Norma Geyer-R+, Marsha and David Hill-R, Ernestine Horn-R, Dennis and Lynn Kirby-R, Susie Lee-R, Mary Medbury-R, Josephine Millet-R, Jean Perrett-R+, Robin Denny and Michael Powers-R+, Beverly Ruprecht-R, Vicki and Ronald Slocum-R, Janet and Paul Gripp-R, Ellen Hamilton-R, Phil Walker and Cynthia Brock-R, Virginia Turner-R+, Helene and Thomas Phelps-R, Paul Robillard-R, Sam and Lee Alfano-R, Inge and Gert Jeppesen-R, Amy Smith-R+, Dr. Gerald Groff-R, Ishmael and Noemi Buyco-R, Michael Donovan-R, Sue Brogan-R, Cathy Sanders-R, Kathy Lucian-R, Page Hiller-Adams-R, Ed Graper-R+, Stephanie and Dana Carlyle-R, Virginia and Sam Capra-R, Bill Norton-R, Patrick and Betty O'Malley-R, Rebecca Garbett and Ron Garber-R, Max and Shelly Ruston-R, Charles and Margaret Hamilton-R, Thom and Barbara Myall-R, Phillip Glenn, Patricia and John Coppejans-R, John Demourkas-R+, Dean and Vicki Young-R, Phillip Pazich-R, Harriett Phillips-R, DL and RL Gilbertson, Arthur Kennedy-R, Grace Ketterer-R+, Evelyn Robbins-R, Diana and James Kennett-R+, Eleanor Thomas-R, Janet Mustacich-R, Cora and Pamela Pritchard, Celia and Ron Book-R+, Judith Matson-R, Gordana and Srbislav Zivanovic-R, David and Linda McClure-R, Marjorie Boyle +
Family -
Greg Janee-R, Bruce and Evangeline Andersson, Lee Ann Applebay-R, Jean Blois-R, Charles V. Eckert III-R+, Rebecca and Thomas May-R, Clare Miner-McMahon, Arlene and Robert Stagat-R, Reid and Robin Cederlof-R, Mimi and John Elder-R, Jean Paynter-R, Laura Manuszak-R, Mark and Christine Klopstein-R, Linda Hill-R, Bernadette and Richard Temple-R, Robert Tuler-+, Thomas and P. Cezanne Totton-R, Jim and Doreen Farr-R, Harlene Schwartz-R, Rebecca and Peter Adams-R, Carol Emslie-R, John T and Susan Hanna-+, Doug and Ann Winter-R, Bruce and Ida Rickborn-R+, Michael T. Bennett-R+, David and Diane Russell-R, Richard and Barbara Main-R,
Special Thanks to Our Returning Business Sponsors -
John O'Shaughnessy-R, Beachside Bar and Cafe-R, Merlyn Cummings-R, Isla Vista Bookstore-R, Michael Gartzke-R, West Covina Nurseries-R, Dan Condon-R, Eric Little-R,
Honor Tree Members -
Colleen Kegg-R, Don Parsons, Ken Knight-R, Shirley Foley
Benefactor -
Lori Roper and Marc Bradley-R, Al Turnbull-R+
Thanks for discounts/donations/reduced prices and services from Pacifica Suites, Camino Real Marketplace, CopyRight, Western Farm Service, San Marcos Growers, Marborg Industries, Kitson Landscape Management, Growing Solutions Restoration Institute, and West Covina Nurseries.
8. - 2005 Annual Donor Membership Information -
Yes, I want to help Goleta Valley Beautiful's efforts to beautify and green the Goleta Valley. Here's my 2005 calendar year membership gift .
Goleta Valley Beautiful News
February 2005
GVB cell phone 252-1952, E:mailkennethknight@cox.net
Reserve by Feb 3 for Saturday Feb. 5 Free Basic Young Tree Care Workshop -see below
2005 annual GVB membership renewals now due
1. GVB Community Service opportunities - General public welcome, especially jr.high to college students
-Feb 5 Basic Young Tree Care Workshop Saturday 8-noon Goleta Union School District Board Room, 401 N. Fairview. Top experts in tree care explain the basic nuts and bolts of tree care. Includes lunch. Free admission with pre-registration by February 3. More details below
-Feb 12 Park Tree Plantings - Camino Corto Open Space - Saturday 1-4 PM Meet at Camino Corto and Abrego Call Tanya Novak at 895-6539 to RSVP. Equipment provided, no experience required.
- Feb 12, 26 Anti-litter cleanup - Report litter problem areas to Judy Nason of Cambridge Drive Community Church at 964-0436, and volunteer to help with clean-up crews on 2nd & 4th Sat., 9 to 11 am.
- Feb 13 Park Tree Plantings - Camino Corto Open Space - Sunday 1-4 PM Meet at Camino Corto and Abrego Call 252-1952 to RSVP. Equipment provided, no experience required.
-Feb 19 - Park Tree Plantings -Meet at Girsh Park Community Room - 7050 Phelps Rd. Sat., 9 AM to Noon Call 252-1952 to rsvp. Equipment provided. No experience required
- Feb 21 Maintenance Day-Calle Real from Colusa to Daffodil Monday (President's Day) 10 AM to Noon. Weeding and maintenance of 75 plants and trees along Calle Real. RSVP 252-1952
- Feb 26 - Team Depot Volunteer Day at the Devereux Greenhouse -Saturday 8-5 Meet at Devereux Greenhouse, take Slough Road, left on Devereux Way, left on Falberg Way & follow signs to Greenhouse. Maintenance and repair of greenhouse-no experience necessary. Info 252-1952.
-Feb 27 - Park Tree Plantings - Trigo/Pasado/Little Acorn Parks- Sunday 1-4 PM Meet at Little Acorn 6500 Sabado Tarde Call 252-1952 to RSVP. Equipment provided, no experience required
- Jan-Mar - Tree Planting Project Leaders-Winter Term - UCSB students wanted for organizing tree planting projects in the Isla Vista community under the direction of a Certified Arborist. Stipend provided or completed projects. Send inquiries to kennethknight@cox.net
- Ongoing - Develop your own Goleta Valley Beautification project!
Goleta Valley Beautiful will provide resources and expertise to youth groups interested in
developing their own tree planting, maintenance, educational and clean-up programs.
Good opportunity for 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs, Scouts, school groups, fraternity/sorority,
church groups and any Goleta Valley area youth groups. Call 252-1952 to develop a project.
Ongoing - Graffiti Cleanup - Report acts of graffiti to Ed Graper at 964-7117 or e-mail edgraper@yahoo.com Contact Ed if you would like to help remove graffiti in your area. Supplies and training provided.
Upcoming events-DATE CHANGE Please note that the date for the GVB 31st Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction has beenchanged from May 21 to May 14 at the Holiday Inn in Goleta.
2. GVB Residential and Business Awards of the Month
Thanks to Mrs. Tico of Cambridge Ave. for helping us find the GVB award sign that was taken from its December award location outside Kellogg School. We appreciated the efforts of the community to help successfully recover the sign.
Residential
- - Feb 2005 - 349 Princeton, Goleta 93117, Chris and Anne Messner owners and designers
- - Jan 2005 - 680 Dara Road, Christopher and Paula Elstner
Business
- - Feb 2005 - Walgreen Drugs, 5900 Calle Real
- Jan 2005- 4447 Hollister Avenue, Java Station, Johnny Martin owners
Nominate your favorite place by downloading our nomination form here on Goleta Valley Beautiful website at Clicking here to see and download the nomination form For residential properties, contact Bonnie Freeman at 683-1878. For commercial/office/homeowner associations call Marc Bradley at 967-3738. Look for articles in the Valley Voice, the South Coast Beacon and the SB News Press.
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3. GVB News Tidbits
- Feb 5 Basic Young Tree Care Workshop - Goleta Valley Beautiful e-mail subscribers have the first opportunity to register for our free tree care workshop on Saturday February 5. This workshop is aimed at the members of the general public who want to learn more about planting and caring for trees. No background in tree care is necessary, although with the powerhouse of professionals we have coming, even if you are experienced you will learn something new. The workshop is structured to have short classroom presentations with lots of photos as well as demonstrations of tree planting on the grounds outside. Lunch at the workshop is made possible through a grant from the California ReLeaf Network Exchange.
The guest speakers include some of the most knowledgeable tree care experts locally and from around the state. Speakers include
- Right Tree-Right Place- Darla Mills, State Urban Forester with the California Department of Fire and Forestry
- Planting near utility lines- Jane Brown and Pat Gladden, Southern California Edison
- Fire safe planting - A Thom Myall from the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council
- Tree Planting Demonstrations- 3 Certified Arborists, including Bill Millar, City of Goleta Parks and Open Space Manager
- Tree Pruning Demonstration - Dougal House, Certified Arborist
- Common Tree Problems and what to do about them - Bill Speiwak, Consulting Arborist-Bill's Tree Care
- The ten biggest problems for trees in the City - Andy Trotter, Vice President-West Coast Arborists
- How to organize public tree plantings in your neighborhood - Certified Arborist/Urban Forester Ken Knight
PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Limited seating. See the form at the end of this newsletter
- Team Depot Day at the Devereux Greenhouse - Home Depot is sponsoring a Team Depot Day at the Devereux greenhouse. The public is invited to join Home Depot volunteers from stores in the tri-county area to help renovate the Devereux Greenhouse. Volunteers will help extend irrigation lines, fix planting tables, replace broken fiberglass panels and numerous other maintenance projects. These efforts will help create a better workplace for developmentally disabled clients at Devereux to get involved in horticultural activities and assist GVB in growing native trees for Goleta Valley public areas. To participate in part or all of the daylong event, call 252-1952.
- Annual membership due- We've sent letters and e-mails to request 2005 calendar year support for Goleta Valley Beautiful. If you haven't been contacted yet, you can always use this membership application Membership Form
- Tree Planting/Maintenance Requests - We'll respond to your requests for public trees, or you can contact local governments directly. In the City of Goleta, send your requests to the Community Services Department, 6500 Hollister Ave Suite 120, Goleta CA 93117. In the unincorporated areas of the County, contact either the County Parks Department at 610 Mission Canyon Rd., SB 93105-2911 for trees in public parks or the Public Works Department at 123 East Anapamu St., SB 93101 for trees in the public right of way. You can mention that you would like to work with GVB in planting trees in public areas.
WISH LIST FOR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
- Non-leaking garden hose, any length
- Laptop PC computer
- Hand pruners, folding tree saws
- Shovels, rakes, hoes, pitchforks/spade forks
- Children's books regarding trees
- Recycled 6'-8' wood tree stakes
- Cases of water/soda/packaged snacks for volunteers
Thanks to Joy Gilles and Cecilia Brown for the donation of fresh oranges for our volunteers
4. Event results/kudos
GVB Tree Planting and Care - Janurary 2005
Trees - Species - Location - Date- Hours - Action
4 - Pistache- SB Shores/Coronado- 1/14/05- 18- Planted/mulched
4- Oak,pine, olive,cypress - Girsh Park- 1/15/05- 21- Planted
13- Coast Live Oaks- County Fire Admin- 1/21/05- 18 - Planted/mulched
25 - Coast Live Oaks- Optimist Grove- 1/22/05- 21- Pruned
13- Coast Live Oaks- Camino Corto Open Space - 1/25/05- 30 Planted/mulched
6- Coast Live Oaks- Devereux Campus - 1/29/05- 20- Planted/mulched
11- Coast Live Oaks - Camino Corto Open Space -1/29/05 - 51- Planted/mulched
7-Coast Live Oaks-Devereux campus -1/31/05-18 -Planted/mulched
Thanks this month to tree volunteers Bob Lugo and the Devereux crews, UCSB Circle K Club, UCSB Project leaders Kelly Meehan and Benjamin Buckman, Hanna Fleshel, the Northside/University/Goleta Optimist Clubs and a whole lot of great volunteers.
- Neighborhood Cleanups - After a rainout on January 8, on January 22 Judy Nason and her Cambridge Drive Community Church volunteers cleaned Los Carneros from Hollister to El Collegio, collecting 6 trash bags of litter with 9 volunteer service hours. Thanks also to our supporters at Gold's Gym for helping dispose of all the collected trash. Judy and her group do projects on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. GVB will sponsor cleanups with your neighborhood groups at your request, just call 252-1952
- Native Tree Project at Devereux - We have trapped ground squirrels inside the greenhouse at Devereux-they are the likely culprits that have been eating the seed we've been planting over the last few months. We are working on a non-lethal solution to keeping them out. In the meantime, we have been temporarily transferring our seed plants to a greenhouse in Isla Vista courtesy of Growing Solutions and the IV Park and Rec District.
5. Water Kings and Queens. -
There should be no need for any tree watering during the month of February due to the rains of early January . Please check that mulch at the base of the tree is not touching the bark of the trunk. It may have floated there during recent rains. Please report any insect, disease or damage problems to GVB at 252-1952.
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6. Welcome new/renewing donor members -
R designates renewing member, + designates exceeding minimum contribution for that category
Donor - Steven Glikbarg-R, Loren McFarland-R, William and Marylin Gully, Anita Staples-R, Marilyn McKinney Martin-R, Patricia and James Breyman-R, Patricia Corwin-R, Yvonne Degraw and Dr. Craig Prater-R
Supporting - Betty Jeppesen-R, Gerald Liponi-R, Rich Herzog and Marla Mercer-R, Denise Lockhart-R, Tom and Lorin Burton-R, Thelma Bowser-R+, Robert and S. Catherina-Nelson-R, Frederick Tschech-R, Goleta Valley Historical Society, Bonnie Freeman-R, Peter and Joanne Logan-R, Jane Honikmann-R, Patricia and Edward Cassidy-R, Dennis and Judy Lillard Ensign-R+, Sharon Rumberger-R,James and Ella Markham-R, William and Martha Lannan-R+, Victoria and Ralph Kornahrens-R, Linda Graver-R, George Rellis-R, Ed and Judy Savage-R, Fermina Murray-R, RA and Geraldine Nordsieck-R, Edward and Marika Bookin-R, Joan Bolton-R, Jim Pierson and Melanie Jacobsen-R, Steve Cousens-R, Betty and Hank Rosness-R+, Don Kendig-R, Albert Borgaro-R, Susan and Harry Loberg-R, Connie and Danny Wynn-R, Hurston and Joyce Buck-R, Connie and Randy Burns-R, Betty and Lawrence Fitch-R
Family -
Rosemary and Joseph Bauer Jr.-R, Tami Mason-R, Hope and Sydney Smith-R, Joe and Margaret Connell-R, Helen and Bob McPherrin-R, Donald and Barbara MacCallum-R, Ron and Diane White-R, James and Barbara Bonsell-R, Joe Whitham-R,
Special Thanks to Our Returning Business Sponsors -
Rigo and Erron Vela/Bella View Windows-R, Nicholas and Sue Vincent-R, ZAD, David and Mario Borgatello-R, Denny Franks/Toyota of Santa Barbara-R, Brent Kitson/Kitson Landscape Management, Inc.-R, Urban McClellan/The Bishop Ranch-R, Alice Gripp/Santa Barbara Orchid Estate-R,
Honor Tree Members -
Jonathan Bartel, Joan Churchill-R, William and Norma Irvine+, Barbara Holzwarth-R, Carol Morgan, Tami Mason
Thanks for discounts/donations/reduced prices and services
from Pacifica Suites, Camino Real Marketplace, CopyRight, Western Farm Service, San Marcos Growers, Marborg Industries, Kitson Landscape Management, Growing Solutions Restoration Institute, and West Covina Nurseries.
7. Business Sponsor of the Month-Goleta Building Materials
Goleta Building Materials was established in 1958 and is now the oldest building material business in the area. Owned by Ken Hall and managed by John Wilbur, the firm prides itself on fast and friendly service, informed advice and quality materials. “Real” folks answer the phone! Local contractors and homeowners can find stones, masonry materials, landscape supplies and U-cart delivered ready mix concrete. Arizona Flagstone is a featured item.
Want a boulder? There’s Sandstone, granite and volcanic lava. Landscape gravels are a specialty with more than 20 varieties available. Need stepping stones? Goleta Building has a large assortment as well as pre-cast concrete stair treads, drain boxes, car stops and piers. And there’s more: in stock items include concrete block & slumpstone in many different sizes, colors & finishes. Allan block retaining wall systems are available as well as manufactured stone veneer products.
Visit the store at 91 Frederic Lopez Road, 1 block off Hollister Ave. on Airport property. Open Mon – Sat 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 967-5413.
8. 2005 Annual Donor Membership Information -
Board of Directors: Sam S. Alfano-President, Lori Roper - Vice President, Doug Winter - Secretary, Tami Mason - Treasurer. Board members: Merlyn Cummings, Alan Cavaletto, Al Turnbull, Thom Myall, Laura Funkhouser, Kristen Amyx, Dan Condon, Phebe Mansur, Marc Bradley, David C. Fainer, Jr. Executive Director - Ken Knight
Goleta Valley Beautiful News
March 2005
GVB cell phone 252-1952, E:mailkennethknight@cox.net
Celebrate California Arbor Day March 4 and throughout March & April till National Arbor Day April 29
1. GVB Community Service opportunities -
General public welcome, especially jr.high to college students
- Mar 4 California Arbor Day Tree Planting Celebration 11-11:15 AM Girsh Park 7050 Phelps Rd Join members of the GVB Board, Goleta City Council and staff, and Girsh Board and staff to plant a Pink Trumpet Tree in honor of Arbor Day 2005. Park in lot off Phelps Road next to maintenance building and look for the GVB truck. NOTE: We changed our schedule to allow time to get to the Ellwood Mesa celebration at 11:30 am.
- Mar 5 - Oak Tree Plantings - Camino Corto Open Space - Sat. 1-4 PM Meet at Isla Vista School Parking lot on El Collegio across from Francisco Torres Towers Call Tanya Novak at 895-6539 to RSVP. Equipment provided, no experience required.
- Mar 6 - - Oak Tree Plantings - Camino Corto Open Space - Sun 1-4 PM Meet at Camino Lindo & Fortuna Call 252-1952 to RSVP. Equipment provided, no experience required.
- Mar 12, 26 Anti-litter cleanup - Report litter problem areas to Judy Nason of Cambridge Drive Community Church at 964-0436, and volunteer to help with clean-up crews on 2nd & 4th Sat., 9 to 11 am.
- Mar 12 Park Tree Plantings -Meet at Girsh Park Community Room - 7050 Phelps Rd. Sat., 9 AM to Noon Call 252-1952 to rsvp. Equipment provided. No experience required.
- Mar 19 Fire Station 11 Tree Planting - 6901 Frey Way 9 AM to Noon. Tree planting for screening of Urban Search and Rescue Training Property. Equipment provided, no experience necessary. RSVP 252-1952
- Mar 7, 14 Tree Planting on the Devereux Campus- Join Devereux clients/staff in planting trees on the March 21, 28 Devereux campus. Monday afternoons from 12:15 to 2:45. Equipment provided, no experience necessary. Call 252-1952 for specific location and more information.
- April 2 Tree Planting-Page Youth Center 4540 Hollister Ave -Saturday 9 AM to Noon. Join UCSB Circle K and Kiwanis members in a tree planting project. No experience necessary, equipment provided. RSVP 252-1952
- Apr-Jun Tree Planting Project Leaders-Spring Term - UCSB students wanted for organizing tree planting projects in the Isla Vista community under the direction of a Certified Arborist. Stipend provided for completed projects. Send inquiries kennethknight@cox.net
- Ongoing Develop your own Goleta Valley Beautification project! Goleta Valley Beautiful will provide resources and expertise to youth groups interested in developing their own tree planting, maintenance, educational and clean-up programs.
Good opportunity for 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs, Scouts, school groups, fraternity/sorority, church groups and any Goleta Valley area youth groups. Call 252-1952 to develop a project.
- Ongoing Graffiti Cleanup - Report acts of graffiti to Ed Graper at 964-7117 or e-mail edgraper@yahoo.com Contact Ed if you would like to help remove graffiti in your area. Supplies and training provided.
Upcoming events
- Mar 16 Annual Goleta Valley Beautiful Advisory Council Luncheon Meeting -
11:45 to 1:00 PM. Southern California Edison Conference Room, 123 David Love Place across from the Airport. Council member invitations have been distributed. The meeting is open to the pubic and all are invited to share comments on GVB's future directions.
- Mar 25 Arbor Day Presentation at La Patera
- April ? Leaf-It-To-You Tree Plantings Projects - - funded by the California Department of Forestry and Fire at Ellwood and Goleta Valley Junior High Schools. Dates to be announced.
- May 14 DATE CHANGE - - Please note that the date for the GVB 31st Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction has been changed from May 21 to May 14 at the Holiday Inn in Goleta.
2. GVB Residential and Business Awards of the Month
Residential - March 1075 N Patterson Ave., Aavo and Fran Koort, owners
- Feb - 349 Princeton, Goleta 93117, Chris and Anne Messner owners and designers
Business - March - Storke Ranch, Phelps and Storke Rd- James Nguyen, Bartlein Co.- Property Managers,
Van Netta and Associates-Landscape Design and Kitson Landscape Maintenance -Maintenance
- Feb - Walgreen Drugs, 5900 Calle Real
Nominate your favorite place by downloading our nomination form here on Goleta Valley Beautiful website at Clicking here to see and download the nomination form For residential properties, contact Bonnie Freeman at 683-1878. For commercial/office/homeowner associations call Marc Bradley at 967-3738. Look for articles in the Valley Voice, the South Coast Beacon and the SB News Press.
3. GVB News Tidbits
- - New Business Benefactor Advertising Opportunities - Water seeped into the transmission of our one-ton truck during the recent rains and caused transmission failure. In order to recoup some of the $4300 unbudgeted repair cost, the Executive Committee has authorized a new category of $1000 Business Benefactor members, limited to 5 per year. Each Business Benefactor will receive a 4' x4' advertising space on the side of the GVB truck. Each advertising space will be put in place for one year. Signs of paint, tape or magnets will be the responsibility of the advertiser. To reserve a location, call 252-1952.
Arbor Day Presentations
In addition to our formal Arbor Day tree planting activity, GVB Certified Arborist Ken Knight will be making school presentations throughout March and April. The presentations this year integrate tree information into the elementary school curriculum requirements, particularly in life sciences. The content of each presentation will be modified to suit the needs of the audience. To reserve a presentation time, call 252-1952
Annual membership due- Thanks to our 246 new and returning GVB donor members. However as of February 28, our Membership Committee (Lori Roper, Laura Funkhouser, Phebe Mansur, David Fainer and Bonnie Freeman) ended their outreach to 179 non-renewing 2004 donor members. Non-renewing donor members have until the end of March to update their 2005 calendar year support for Goleta Valley Beautiful or their names will be deleted from the membership roles.
If you haven't been contacted yet, you can always use this membership application Membership Form
Fact: only 4 out of every 10 people receiving this newsletter are Donor members of GVB.
2005 Renewing Membership Survey Results-2004 results in (parentheses)
As of mid-February, 22% or 52 (62) renewing members returned surveys. Responses are in priority order
1. Urban tree planting, inventorying, monitoring and maintenance in public areas (1)
2. Tied Assist neighborhoods in developing and implementing beautification projects in their areas, (2)
2. Tied Educational Programs at schools including Arbor Day (4)
4. Graffiti removal (2)
5. Litter clean up (2)
6. Media Coverage (3)
7. Tied Developing partnerships with local/statewide organizations (9)
7. Tied Training/Work Projects for At Risk Youth
9. Tied Training/Work Projects for developmentally disabled
9. Tied Offering Volunteer Training and Guidance programs (7-tied)
11. Tied Annual Banquet/Recognition awards (8 tied)
11. Tied Monitoring and comment of local government programs (8 tied)
13. Monthly Neighborhood residential award (5)
14. Bi-monthly business award (7 tied)
x. Contractual agreement for young public tree planting/maintenance (6)
Tree Planting/Maintenance Requests -
We'll respond to your requests for public trees, or you can contact local governments directly. In the City of Goleta, send your requests to the Community Services Department, 6500 Hollister Ave Suite 120, Goleta CA 93117. In the unincorporated areas of the County, contact either the County Parks Department at 610 Mission Canyon Rd., SB 93105-2911 for trees in public parks or the Public Works Department at 123 East Anapamu St., SB 93101 for trees in the public right of way. You can mention that you would like to work with GVB in planting trees in public areas.
WISH LIST FOR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
- Non-leaking garden hose, any length
- Laptop PC computer
- Hand pruners, folding tree saws
- Shovels, rakes, hoes, pitchforks/spade forks
- Children's books regarding trees
- Recycled 6'-8' wood tree stakes
- Cases of water/soda/packaged snacks for volunteers
4. Event results/kudos
GVB Tree Planting and Care - February 2005
Trees - Species- Location -- Date- - Hours- -Action
4 -Gum,Fringe,Parasol - GUSD-Fairview Ave -2/5/05 - 40 - Planted/mulched
4 - Oaks - Devereux campus - 2/7/05 - 21 - Planted/mulched
13 - Coast Live Oaks - Del Sol Open Space-2/12/05 -46 - Planted/mulched
8 - Coast Live Oaks - Del Sol Open Space - 2/13/05 - 26 -Planted/mulched
5 - Coast Live Oaks - Devereux Campus - 2/14/05 - 18 - Planted/mulched
2 - Magnolia/rotundiloba - Grace Baptist Church -2/18/05 -35 - Planted/mulched
75 -Trees and Shrubs - Calle Real-El Encanto- 2/21/05 -7.5 - Weeded
6 - Sycamores - Devereux Campus-2/23/05 - 24 - Planted/mulched
500- Tree containers - Devereux Greenhouse-2/26/05- 184 - Irrigation setup
9 -Oaks,Metro,Flame- Little Acorn/Del Sol - 2/27/05- 54 -Planted/mulched
5 - Flame, Nobilis -Devereux Campus - 2/28/05 -15 - Planted/mulched
Thanks this month to tree volunteers Bob Lugo and the Devereux crews, UCSB Circle K Club, UCSB Project leaders Kelly Meehan, Tanya Novak, Heather Moine, Matt Moore, and a whole lot of great volunteers.
-Neighborhood Cleanups - On February 12, Judy Nason and her Cambridge Drive Community Church volunteers cleaned Los Carneros from Hollister to K-Mart, Patterson from Calle Real to Cathedral Oaks, Cathedral Oaks from Santa Marguerita to Los Carneros, and Los Carneros to the freeway overpass, collecting 5 trash bags of litter with 7 volunteer service hours. We'll report on the 2/26 activity next month. Thanks also to our supporters at Gold's Gym for helping dispose of all the collected trash. Judy and her group do projects on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. GVB will sponsor cleanups with your neighborhood groups at your request, just call 252-1952
- Basic Tree Care Workshop -
The evaluations from some of the 85 attendees indicated the workshop was very successful. The purpose of the workshop was to provide an opportunity for members of the general public to learn the basics of urban forestry in a no risk situation. We anticipate this general introduction will result in attendees seeking new and continuing relationships with local and regional nonprofit and municipal urban forestry organizations.
This Workshop was made possible through the combined efforts of a number of individuals and organizations. California ReLeaf provided a Network Exchange Stipend, the Goleta Union School District provided the meeting facilities, the California Urban Forests Council provided many outstanding speakers, and the Goleta Valley Beautiful Board of Directors spent many hours in preparing food and handouts for attendees. All of the these volunteers and others made it possible to offer this event without charge.
Many of the speakers have provided their presentations on disc so that we can recreate this workshop in other locations. Santa Maria, Lompoc and San Luis Obispo have expressed a desire to have this workshop at their locations. If volunteers at their location can provide facilities and a small group of volunteers for organizing, we can begin discussing dates.
Team Depot Day at the Devereux Greenhouse
We had 23 volunteers at the 2/26/05 improvements to the Devereux Greenhouse and growing grounds sponsored by Home Depot. Team Depot volunteers from several area Home Depot stores worked all day Saturday February 26 to help make the following improvements; replacing wooden slats on the growing tables, constructing squirrel-proof growing containers, repairing holes in the fiberglass structure, removing overgrown vegetation, fixing plumbing leaks and extending irrigation lines to the growing grounds. Outside the Greenhouse, a fence was installed around the growing grounds, accumulated soil was relocated to fill low spots in the dirt access road, and drip irrigation lines were extended to 500 15 gallon containers. The containers are being used for transplanting native trees being grown in the greenhouse by Devereux clients, supported by a grant from the Home Depot Foundation.
Thanks to Goleta Home Depot Store Manager Mike Klingsporn for sponsoring and participating in the event, along with staff members Pete Maloney and Carmen Nevarez. Home Depot provided the materials used, Devereux Foundation Volunteer Coordinator Michael Shea participated and organized Devereux staff to provide snacks and lunch, and Growing Solutions Restoration Institute staff Don Hartley and Dave Mazurklewicz set up the drip irrigation system. Thanks also to UCSB Circle K volunteers Michelle Sullivan and her crew, and to the ever-present UCSB Intern Kelly Meehan.
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5. Water Kings and Queens. - Please check that mulch at the base of the tree is not touching the bark of the trunk. It may have floated there during recent rains. also check for erosion of soil and replace around roots but not above the root crown. Please report any insect, disease or damage problems to GVB at 252-1952.
6. Welcome new/renewing donor members -
R designates renewing member, + designates exceeding minimum contribution for that category
Donor - Richard Souther-R, Kevin Young-R, Daniel Henderson-R,
Supporting - Kevin Walsh-R, Linda Lucas-R, Harry Hagen-R, Caroline Robillard, Richard Graham-R, Elizabeth Smith-R, Mignon Bradley-R, Tammy Dobrotin-R, Brian Larinan-R, Jera Janzen-R, Robert Muhr-R, Howard Cleek-R, Verle McDougall-R
Family - David C. Fainer, David Oliver-R, Jim and Magritte Downing-R+, Richard and Judy Jenkins-R, Daryll and Linda Perlin-R, Chris Elstner, Robert Simon and Coleen Kegg-R, Coleen and Len Van Nostrand-R,
Special Thanks to Our Returning Business Sponsors - Tom Patton Ramada Limited-R, Ross Harris-R,
Honor Tree Members - RJ Parker-R, Joan Hanna-R, Tomasita Miller, Melvin Vogel, Beverly Sudman
Thanks for discounts/donations/reduced prices and services from Lori Roper, Goleta Union School District, Pacifica Suites, Camino Real Marketplace, CopyRight, Western Farm Service, San Marcos Growers, Marborg Industries, Kitson Landscape Management, Growing Solutions Restoration Institute, and West Covina Nurseries.
7. Business Sponsor of the Month-
Ross Harris, Coldwell Banker Realtor
Ross Harris of Coldwell Banker Santa Barbara, tirelessly follows through to insure that every facet of his client's interest is cared for with an expert blend of focus,commitment and resolve.
Whether he is promoting his newer home listings or skillfully negotiating the best price possible for his clients, Ross Harris has a proven track record of success!
Ross is dedicated to his profession,serving as a director of Santa Barbara Association of Realtors and was named a member of the International President Elite for his 2004 sales performance.
Ross can be reached at 805-886-2264 or RossHarris@ColdwellBanker.com
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Goleta Valley Beautiful News
April 2005
GVB cell phone 252-1952, E:mail kennethknight@cox.net
The 31st Annual Goleta Valley Beautiful Awards Banquet. is May 14, 2005. To learn more Click here See below
1. GVB Community Service opportunities - General public welcome, especially jr.high to college students
- April 2 Tree Planting-Page Youth Center 4540 Hollister Ave -Saturday 9 AM to Noon. Join UCSB Circle K and Kiwanis members in a tree planting project. No experience necessary, equipment provided. RSVP 252-1952
- April 4, 11 Tree Planting on the Devereux Campus Join Devereux clients/staff in planting trees on the 18, 25 Devereux campus. Monday afternoons from 12:15 to 2:45. Equipment provided, no experience necessary. Call 252-1952 for specific location and more information.
- April 9 Tree Infill Planting Day - Sat 9 AM to Noon Meet at GVB Storage area on Santa Felicita Rd. Take Storke Road towards UCSB and make a right onto Santa Felicita behind Home Depot. Make the first left off Santa Felicita into the parking lot next to the Girsh Park bioswale. We'll meet on the opposite side of the parking lot. Don't be late! RSVP 252-1952
- April 16 Goleta Valley Junior High Tree Planting - Sat. 8 am-noon, 1-5 PM 6100 Stow Canyon Rd Planting 29 trees as part of a Leaf-It-To-Us project. Call Maureen Kincannon 964-2181 to RSVP. Equipment provided, no experience required, children and families welcome!. Note 2 shifts.
- April 20 Goleta Valley Junior High Tree Planting - Wed Noon to 4 pm 6100 Stow Canyon Rd Planting 11 trees as part of a Leaf-It-To-Us project. Call Maureen Kincannon 964-2181 to RSVP. Equipment provided, no experience required, children and families welcome-early dismissal day.
-April 23 Ellwood Elementary School Tree Planting - Sat 8 am to noon, 1-5 pm 7686 Hollister Ave Planting 30 trees as part of a Leaf-It-To-Us project. Call Jeff Haight to RSVP 961-9807 Equipment provided, no experience required, children and families welcome-Note 2 shifts
- April 30 Park Tree Planting - Sat 9 AM to Noon Meet at GVB Storage area on Santa Felicita Rd. Take Storke Road towards UCSB and make a right onto Santa Felicita behind Home Depot. Make the first left off Santa Felicita into the parking lot next to the Girsh Park bioswale. We'll meet on the opposite side of the parking lot. Don't be late! RSVP 252-1952
- April 9,23 Anti-litter cleanup - Report litter problem areas to Judy Nason of Cambridge Drive Community Church at 964-0436, and volunteer to help with clean-up crews on 2nd & 4th Sat., 9 to 11 am.
- May 1 Tree Planting at Trigo-Pasado Park in Isla Vista, Sunday 1 PM to 4 PM Planting 6 trees prior to the grand opening later in May of this newly redone park. Contact Tanya Novak at tlnovak@umail.ucsb.edu to volunteer.
- Apr-Jun Tree Planting Project Leaders-Spring Term - UCSB students wanted for organizing tree planting projects in the Isla Vista community under the direction of a Certified Arborist. Stipend provided for completed projects. Send inquiries to kennethknight@cox.net
- Ongoing Develop your own Goleta Valley Beautification project! Goleta Valley Beautiful will provide resources and expertise to youth groups interested in developing their own tree planting, maintenance, educational and clean-up programs.
Good opportunity for 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs, Scouts, school groups, fraternity/sorority, church groups and any Goleta Valley area youth groups. Call 252-1952 to develop a project.
- Ongoing Graffiti Cleanup - Report acts of graffiti to Ed Graper at 964-7117 or e-mail edgraper@yahoo.com Contact Ed if you would like to help remove graffiti in your area. Supplies and training provided.
To download self removal instructions justClick here
UPCOMING EVENTS
- April 13 Arbor Day Presentation at Isla Vista School 1:30-2:30 - call 252-1952 for details
- April 29 National Arbor Day Tree Planting at Kellogg Elementary - call 252-1952 for details
- May 14 is a DATE CHANGE - - Please note that the date for the GVB 31st Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction has been changed from May 21 to May 14 at the Holiday Inn in Goleta.To learn more Click here
2 - GVB Residential and Business Awards of the Month & Annual Nominations due by April 7
RESIDENTIAL
- March 1075 N Patterson Ave., Aavo and Fran Koort, owners
- April 5371 Agana, Vicky Collins and Bill Ringer owners
BUSINESS
- March - Storke Ranch, Phelps and Storke Rd- James Nguyen, Bartlein Co.- Property Managers, Van Netta and Associates-Landscape Design and Kitson Landscape Maintenance -Maintenance
- April - Airport Plaza, Fairview Avenue, Bermant Development Company
Nominate your favorite place by downloading our nomination form here on Goleta Valley Beautiful website at Clicking here to see and download the nomination form For residential properties, contact Bonnie Freeman at 683-1878. For commercial/office/homeowner associations call Marc Bradley at 967-3738. Look for articles in the Valley Voice, the South Coast Beacon and the SB News Press.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 31st Annual Goleta Valley Beautiful Awards Eligible recipients are any Goleta Valley properties between Embarcadero and State Route 154 Nominations must be received by Thursday April 7
Tell us who you are, how to contact you, and why you think the nominee deserves special recognition.
Nomination Categories
- Single Family Residence
- Multifamily residence or apartments
- Sustainable Development
- Homeowners Association Common Area
- Preservation of Goleta Valley
- Commercial
- Public/Institutional
- Public Park or Open Space
- Shopping Center
- Firescape Design
- Commercial Orchard
- Open Category
Join us for the 31st Annual Awards Ceremony and Silent Auction
Saturday, May 14, 2005 – Holiday Inn Goleta
Master of Ceremonies Larry Crandell
Send nominations to
GVB, PO Box 6756, Goleta CA 93160-6756
For information call 252-1952
For More information Click here
3. GVB News Tidbits
- New Business Benefactor Advertising Opportunities - Water seeped into the transmission of our one-ton truck during the recent rains and caused transmission failure. In order to recoup some of the $4300 unbudgeted repair cost, the Executive Committee has authorized a new category of $1000 Business Benefactor members, limited to 5 per year. Each Business Benefactor will receive a 4' x4' advertising space on the side of the GVB truck. Each advertising space will be put in place for one year. Signs of paint, tape or magnets will be the responsibility of the advertiser. To reserve a location, call 252-1952.
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