About Us
Join CRFG - Become A Member
We encourage everyone with an interest in fruit trees to join our local chapter and the State CRFG organization.
CRFG Mission Statement
​The purposes of CRFG shall be to encourage and further public and scientific research, education and preservation of plants worldwide that have edible seeds, fruit, leaves, stems or roots.
The CRFG Central Coast Chapter
We learn from a wide variety of speakers and programs. We visit members' homes, gardens, and orchards. We tour commercial operations. We enjoy eating lots of fresh fruits and nuts!!
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Our definition of "Rare Fruit" is rather open. Some of our members have only one or two fruit trees and are trying to get more fruit from these trees! Others own orchards and may run businesses based on those orchards. We have popular plant exchanges at several of our meetings and this is a great way to get started or add to your collection of fruit trees.
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Guests and visitors are always welcome at our meetings. Our typical attendance at monthly meetings is between 50 and 60 people. We meet on the second Saturday of every month, including the summer months. The meetings usually start at 1:30 p.m. and rotate to a different location nearly every month. Please check out our meeting manners prior to attending.
Our Printable Flyer
This is the flyer we use at events to inform the public about CRFG and our Central Coast Chapter.
There are two fliers per page for more economical printing.
History of the Central Coast Chapter
Our chapter was formed in the mid-1980s. In 2022, Tom Sheldon interviewed co-founder and long time member Jack Swords and wrote this captivating history for posterity. Check out the history of the CRFG Central Coast Chapter.
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Chapter Officers & Board Members
We elect or Chapter Officers & Board Members at our December meeting and often elect "Co-Chairs" to share the leadership responsibilities for our chapter. We have our own Board of Directors where long range planning and much of the business of our Chapter is conducted.
2024
2024 Chapter Officers
Co-Chair: Linda Robertson E-mail: central_coast@crfg.org
Co-Chair: Manny Magaña E-mail: central_coast@crfg.org
Secretary: Terri Monell
Treasurer: Evelyn Ruehr
2024 Committee Members
Program Committee: Sharon Lovelady, Chair; Larry Hollis, David Maislen, Elaine Rathbun, Rainbow Skye
Publicity - Media Manager: Sheri Thompson
CRFG Inc. Liaison: David Maislen
Master Gardeners Liaison: Linda Robertson
Newsletter Editor: Erica, Raine, and Remy Williams
Webmaster: Dara Manker
Hospitality Committee: Elaine Rathbun - Interim Chair; Karen Kolba, Carmella Vignocchi
Welcoming & Membership Team: Elaine Rathbun, Chair; Sharon Lovelady, Rainbow Skye, Erica Williams, Raine Williams, and Remy Williams; Dara Manker (name tags and directional signs)
Demonstration Orchard Co-Managers: Dara Manker, Manny Magaña, Jesse Englert
Apple Grafting Team Coordinator: Marv Daniels
Raffle Team: Nell Wade, Chair; Kathy Longacre, Christie Cutter
Scion Exchange: Tucker Schmidt, Chair
Scion Exchange Store Manager: Terri Monell
Rootstock Procurement & Sales: Manny Magaña, Chair; Linda Robinson
Scholarship Program: Gabrielle Robbins - Chair; Linda Robertson, Tucker Schmidt; Dean Harell, Lauren Garner (ex-officio)
Nominating Committee: Gabrielle Robbins - Chair; Tucker Schmidt, Vacant
Board of Directors: Officers & Committee Chairs
