February14th 2021 O.A.

Southern California Gardeners’ Federation Inauguration

Sunday, February 7th was the member inauguration of the Southern California Gardeners’ Federation.

Southern California Gardeners’ Federation is a nonprofit organization with 14 associations.
They support one another as well as work for the community.

This year’s member inauguration was done via Zoom due to the spread of COVID-19.

President Hisamori Iwashita who is taking the office for the 4th year stated his greetings after the members were announced, and commented: “I would like to come up with a detailed solution in regards to our issue with the successor.”

The Special Award was awarded to Masao Morisaku. Morisaku was the editor for 10 years of “The Gardeners’ Friend”, a monthly
magazine that the federation prints.

Representatives of Japanese organizations also said their messages through a video recording.

Lastly was the raffle lottery.
Winners of gift cards and cash prizes were announced.

This year’s inauguration was different compared to previous years since it was held via Zoom and selected members attended
the event.