Central Texas Cactus and Succulent Society

CTCSS

 

Wendell S. (Woody) Minnich

 

             Woody, as he is commonly called, has been in the cactus hobby for some 45 years and has become well known for his participation in many of the cactus and succulent clubs. He is an honorary life member of nine clubs as well as a life member of CSSA (Cactus & Succulent Society of America.)  He has served in almost all positions of leadership from president, to newsletter editor, to show chairman and so on. He is also known for his extensive field work studying primarily the cactus family. He has traveled throughout Africa, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru, Socotra, the United States and Yemen. From these trips he has developed an extensive knowledge of the cactus family as well as many of the other succulent genera. 

Woody is also known for his many presentations. His photography is considered to be special and his commentary very entertaining and educational. He is a recognized international speaker and has spoken for plant conventions - organizations all over the USA, as well as in England, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Mexico.  Woody has also authored a number of articles for various newsletters, the CSSA journal and his photographs are well published. Woody is the creator-originator of the first color version of the CSSA journal “Cacti and Succulents for the Amateur” that also featured show plants, shows and the growers of the pictured plants.

He is also known for his cactus and succulent nursery, Cactus Data Plants. CDP was started in 1975 and is still in operation today. Cactus Data Plants specializes in show specimens and rare cacti and other succulents with particular emphasis in Ariocarpus, Astrophytum, Mammillaria, Gymnocalycium, Turbinicarpus, Melocactus, Copiapoa, Fouquieria, Pachypodium, Euphorbia, Cyphostemma, Adenium and Adenia.     

 Woody and his wife Kathy now live in the beautiful mountains south of Santa Fe New Mexico in a region called Cedar Grove.  He has a small 1,200 sq, ft. greenhouse where he grows his unique plants. He is always on the move and travels frequently to do presentations and shows throughout the western United States. Woody is the proud parent of three children, Leah, Denver and Sarah, all of whom are now grown and out in the big world. Woody is also the proud grandparent of three grandsons, Indiana, Ashton and Logan. He is a retired high school teacher of 32 years and he taught Graphic Arts, Architecture, Art and Health.

15^th Biennial Mid-States Cactus and Succulent Conference

Hosted by the Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society, Denver CO

June 9-12, 2016

 

Registration Form (Please use a separate form for each person)

 

Name    ____________________________ (Name on Badge) _______________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________________

Phone (        )_____-____________    Email______________________________________

Society Affiliation ___________________________________________________________

 

Full Conference Registration - $100 ($85 if received before May 1, 2016)  $_______

      Includes:

      Thursday: Social Gathering, Plant and Pottery Sales and Early Entry to the Sales Area

      Friday:      Conference Sessions, Plant and Pottery Sales

      Saturday:  Conference Sessions, Banquet, Plant and Pottery Sales, Banquet, Rare Plant

                       Auction

      Sunday:    Visit Open Gardens / Public Gardens / Return Home

 

Registration for Friday Sessions Only - $45          $_______

 

Registration for Saturday Sessions and Field Trips Only - $45       $_______

 

Registration for Saturday Banquet and Auction Only - $35            $_______

 

No registration fee for Sunday – Field trips to Open Gardens, Local Public Gardens

 

            Total Registration Amount                                                                                          $_______                

 

Cancellation Penalty: $25 if you cancel before May 15.  No refunds on or after May 15.

 

Payment by:   ___ Check  ___ PayPal (go to coloradocactus.org to register and make payment via either credit card or PayPal account)

 

Make checks payable to:  Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society

 

Mail to:        Dianne Carnahan                                         

                   2701 N. Hancock Ave

                   Colorado Springs CO 80907                                 

 

Make hotel reservations directly with the DoubleTree by Hilton. A special rate of $104.00 has been arranged for conference attendees. Be sure to mention “Cactus Conference” when you make the reservation. The hotel address: 13696 E. Iliff Place, Aurora CO  80014.  Phone number: 844-596-2350.

 

Questions?  Email: rtatroe@q.com or cactusdata@msn.com