The Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society of Zimbabwe was established on the 30th March 1969, when its Constitution was unanimously adopted at an inaugural meeting of interested persons.
The Society is a non-profit organisation, concerned with the enjoyment, preservation, conservation and popularisation of aloes, cacti, succulents, cycads and palms.
ACSSZ encourages the wider appreciation, education and knowledge of a variety of hardy and water-wise plants.
Our Members and Committee Members are passionate about Zimbabwe's indigenous plant heritage.
The Aloe, Cactus and Succulent Society of Zimbabwe incorporates the "Palm and Cycad Branch".
To unite all who wish to foster a wider appreciation of aloes, cacti and succulents;
To promote the extension of members' collections of aloes, cacti and succulents on a disciplined basis and to serve their interests in this connection;
To work for the preservation and conservation of the indigenous flora of Zimbabwe, particularly aloes and succulents, in their natural habitat, and to collaborate with the appropriate authorities in this regard;
To strive for the establishment in botanical gardens, parks or other areas, of species of aloes and succulents threatened by extinction;
To carry out and encourage research work on aloes, cacti and succulents and thereby expand knowledge in this field;
To co-operate and liaise with appropriate Government Departments and bodies to further the aims of the Society;
To affiliate to any Society having similar objectives.
subscription details are available from the Honorary Secretary at: aloesocietyzim@gmail.com
Membership Fees are due every January and it's time to renew. For your dues, you receive access to our newsletter, invitations to at least 11 exclusive venues annually and issues of the infrequent "Ingens" upon publication - a Big-time Bargain Bonanza!
Complete the Membership Form INSERT MEMBERSHIP FORM
Email it to aloesocietyzim@gmail.com
Make Payment in US$ Cash at any of the Monthly Meetings OR via EcoCash (mobile payment portal)
Send your payment to the Treasurer, Lorrain Richardus, including an additional $ 0.20 for transaction charges.
EcoCash Number: +263 772 416 024
Remember to use your SURNAME as the reference.
Get in touch with the Society's Treasurer on aloesocietyzim@gmail.com or +263 772 416 024 for alternate methods of payment.
Local Membership: US$ 10 per person/couple per year
SADC Membership: US$ 10 per person/couple per year
(kindly get in touch with the Chairperson, Gaudencia Mujeke, for alternate methods of payment)
Children: US$ 5 per child annually
Pensioners: US$ 5 per person/couple per year
Access to all Society functions and facilities.
A newsletter from time to time (not monthly.)
Invitations to attend interesting outings, functions and events.
Receipt of the Society's publications, including "Ingens" upon publication.
Have access to the specialised Library, Seed Bank, Affiliations and ACSSZ resources.
Website: Check out our page for the latest updates
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ACSSZ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/acssz_zim