CGS Board of Directors

We are dedicated to nurturing artists, gourd patches, rising stars and new artists. As a member you will enjoy all the perks of our widely-recognized organization. There are approximately 300 members of CGS including world-famous artists, musicians, teachers and authors.

We welcome you with open arms.  Please inquire today about how you can become a part of our growing membership.


CGS would like to remind everyone. The scammers are at it and getting cleverer.  Please check the reply email to ascertain that it is from the alleged sender, and that under no circumstances would anyone from CGS request money or gift vouchers. All official contact/emails from CGS Board to our members are done through the Constant Contact app.


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Libbi Salvo - President

Term 2025 - Jan 2027

pres@californiagourdsociety.com

(505) 280-8867


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Janice Horner - Vice President

Term 2021 - Jan 2026

vp@californiagourdsociety.com

(916) 214-4659


Peggy Blessing - Secretary

Term Oct 2015 - Jan 2026

secretary@californiagourdsociety.com

(858) 292-9219


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Olive Moore - Treasurer

Term Jan 2021 - Jan 2027

treasurer@californiagourdsociety.com

(909) 456-6935


Marilyn Phelps - Director of Membership

Term 2025 - Jan 2027

membership@californiagourdsociety.com

(916) 215-1677


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Debra Zimmerman - Director of sourthern Regional GRoups

Term 2021 - JAN 2027

dzcgsboard@gmail.com


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Susan Gouig - Director of Northern Regional GRoups

Term 2025 - Jan 2027

suegg51@yahoo.com

(707) 433-9162


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Jody Dingivan - Ambassador at Large - Ambassador #1

Term 2025 - Jan 2027

adollplace@hotmail.com

(408) 234-6291


Renee Bidstrup - AMBASSADOR AT LARGE - AMBASSADOR #2

Term 2025 - Jan 2027

bluebirdcottage219@gmail.com