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Jerry Jost Honored With Appreciation Award

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At HSCSS’ December Winter Holiday Party, Jerry Jost humbly accepted the Martin Schweig Appreciation Award for 2022. Named for longtime HSCSS advocate and volunteer Schweig, the award honors members who freely offer their time, energy and skills for the betterment of the club. …

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HSCSS Meetings Return to Botanical Garden

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The new year will take Henry Shaw Cactus and Succulent Society back to its historical home at Missouri Botanical Garden. The January 8 club meeting will be held at the Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, an MBG facility located at 4651 Shaw Blvd., several blocks west of the main garden entrance. …

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Looking Ahead

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Since HSCSS was forced to end meeting in person for almost two years due to the pandemic, we now continue to move forward with a rebuilding phase in person again. We are asking for the experience of our older members to combine with the enthusiasm and experiences of our newer members to continue to build a synergism, a mutually beneficial exchange, making us a stronger …

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Order 2002 Shirts Now – Deadline: July 5

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We are now ready to take orders for this year’s club T-shirts. The order deadline is July 5, so get yours in ASAP. This new shirt features Aztekium ritteri and includes the HSCSS logo and “80 Years” icon. Members can choose from several shirt styles and a range of shirt colors. To order, contact Joe Merkelback at jemerk2@yahoo.com or 573-275-0021, and give him your name and shirt quantity, style and size. …

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MBG Temperate House to Feature Cacti, Succulents

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With the Mediterranean collections once housed in Missouri Botanical Garden’s Shoenberg Temperate House being distributed in the new Emerson Conservatory and the Linnean House, the Temperate House is currently being converted to an arid plant display house highlighting cacti and succulent plants. Renovations and upgrades to the interior of the Temperate House include …

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HSCSS Elects New Directors

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Henry Shaw Cactus and Succulent Society will have three new board members in 2022: Jesse Rehmer, Emily Hall and Lois Kennedy. The society extends its thanks to retiring directors Pat Cosgrove and Pat Mahon for the time and effort they invested in HSCSS. “It is good to have new directors,” HSCSS President Ralph Olliges said. “They provide a different perspective on issues and events. We certainly are grateful …

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Mike Hellmann Retains CSSA Board Seat

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Former HSCSS President Mike Hellmann has been elected to the Cactus and Succulent Society of America board of directors for a four-year term starting in 2022. In 2020, Hellmann was appointed to the 12-person CSSA board to replace a director who resigned. He has already served for about 16 months. “My objective in being on the board is to help the C&S hobby in general, as well as provide a voice …

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Join CSSA – 2022 Memberships Due

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By Bob Williams – As an Affiliate Society of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America, HSCSS encourages membership in CSSA. Joining CSSA helps to support the organization’s mission of conservation, research, outreach and educational projects. If you have not renewed your membership, now is the time to do so. If you are currently not a member, please consider joining. …

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