chips %pirns OFFICIAL PUBLICATIO N OF THE Founded in POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 1936 VOL. 3, NO. 1 FEBRUARY/MARCH 1997 GCSAA Conference and Show Highlights... moving to The Golf Channel beginning March 22 at 6:30 P.M. The conclusion of GCSAA’s 68th International Golf • Although not a participant, the silent auction Course conference and Show brings the anxious conducted for the first time with proceeds going to anticipation of yet another season. This year’s gala the Robert Trent Jones Endowment Fund for extravaganza, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, was no scholarship and research, seemed to be a big hit. A exception. As I return from my briefest conference to great opportunity to get some early season deals. date, I do so with a renewed vigor for the challenges • GCSAA’s presence. I am continually impressed ahead. I even had Lady Luck on my side as I returned with what and how much our Association has to with a few more pennies than I went out with. The offer. Merchandise, educational materials, Conference and Show again attracted record numbers: employment opportunities, networking over 22,000 attendees visited 700 vendors at the Trade possibilities, and staff interaction, just to name a Show. The educational sessions, seminars, forums and few. Their presence is everywhere!! General sessions offered opportunities for career • And of course, the Trade Show. It is the Big Show, enhancement in many different areas. As has been the and to me it seems to get bigger and bigger each case in recent years, to do all and see all is quite the year. Without a prepared plan of attack, I find it to impossible task. Some of the highlights from the week be quite overwhelming. included: Those were my impressions from this year’s • At the Government and Environmental General extravaganza in Vegas. I must admit I enjoyed this trip Session Huntsville Golf Club received a regional to Las Vegas much more than I did several years ago. award for Environmental Stewardship. Maybe it was all that glitz from all the new casinos. It • Paul S. McGinnis, CGCS from Phoenix, AZ, was truly is the city that never sleeps. chosen as GCSAA president. George E. Renault, For those that like to plan ahead, the 6 year Conference III, CGCS of Bethesda, MD, was chosen as vice- and Show schedule has been set: president, and David W. Fearis, CGCS of Kansas City, MO, was elected secretary/treasurer. Bruce R. Anaheim, CA - February 2-8, 1998 Williams, CGCS remains on the board for one year Orlando, FL - February 8-14, 1999 as immediate past-president. Elected to the board New Orleans, LA - February 14-20, 2000 from a field of four candidates were Tommy D. San Diego, CA - February 5-11, 2001 Witt, CGCS of North Barrington, IL, Michael Orlando, FL - February 4-10, 2002 Wallace, CGCS, CGCS of Simsbury, CT, and Sam Atlanta, GA - February 17-23, 2003 Snyder VII, CGCS of Wilmington, DE. Congratulations to Sam, as he is “one of our own.” • At the GCSAA annual meeting the dual requirement amendment was passed. Effective July 1, 1997, all Class A and B superintendent applications must be a member of an affiliated chapter and retain such membership thereafter. The second amendment of INSIDE THIS ISSUE.. importance that was passed increases dues for Class A, B, and C members. Membership in GCSAA will now be $250 annually. Special thanks to Hal Parr, More on Winter Play..... Jr., CGCS and Jeff Peters, CGCS for all their hard Local Superintendents Recognized.... work and effort as voting delegates representing the GCSAA Code of Ethics.... PTGA at the annual meeting. • It was announced that GCSAA’s 30-minute television show, “Par for the Course”, will be O FFIC ER S P residen t\s M essage. & “refueling, recharging, regrouping, and D IR E C T O R S I can hardly believe that in a few short weeks the 1997 golf season will begin in a reeducating” myself. I look forward to this few of our areas. The early winter season time of the year. Each winter we have an TURFGRASS 1997 brought very mild temperatures and allowed excellent opportunity to get reeducated at ASSOCIATION a few of our diehard golfers to enjoy play the numerous educational seminars offered into the second week of January. throughout the region. These programs Your Board of Directors has been very bring to us often overlooked facts and busy these past few months. The Board has findings. At these seminars we get the PRESIDENT met on numerous occasions and has been chance to see old friends and acquaintances Ron Garrison, CGCS working on a number of things to insure that we haven’t seen since the previous winter. Glen Oak Country Club the upcoming season is a success. One of If you haven’t had the opportunity to get out the things we will be working on will be to these seminars, there are a few more VICE PRESIDENT increased membership activity. The more scheduled for the upcoming weeks. Jack Bird of us involved, the better and stronger our We are currently accepting resumés from The Hideout, Inc. association becomes. all applicants interested in the position of We will be having two joint meetings this Association Executive Secretary. As the SECRETARY/TREASURER season. Our first will be at Silvercreek mailed notice stated, please send resumé to Mike Vella Country Club with the Central PA Golf Mike Vella. The Search Committee will Clinton C. C. Course Superintendents Association. The review. second will be at Paupack Hills Golf Club. At this time I would sincerely like to thank PAST PRESIDENT It will be a joint meeting with the Leile Saxe for her time and dedication Jeff Peters, CGCS Philadelphia Golf Course Superintendents devoted to the Pocono Turfgrass Valley Country Club Association. We will be the “Host Association over the past few years. Association” for both events. We look See you all at the meetings! DIRECTORS forward to having these two groups at our Kelly Kressler monthly meeting. Ronald C. Garrison, CGCS Southmoore Golf Course Over the last few weeks we have been able to grow accustomed to the “normal” weather Stephen Stranzl patterns that have been hitting the region. Green Acres Golf Course This is also the time of year that I dedicate to Jim MacLaren Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. Jonathon Suitch, John Novak, and George From Skawski. With the addition of Jim Thomas Wilchak Bethlehem Golf Club The Editor’s D esk........ MacLaren as Co-editor, Mark McCormick and Jeff Peters remain as holdovers from Scott Schukraft humble beginnings. I would certainly be A New Year and a New Look!! I hope you Huntsville Golf Club remiss if I didn’t mention our managing all agree that it is another step toward the editor, Melinda Wisnosky. She is THE continued improvement of our Association reason for the success of the past two years. newsletter. Considerable thoughts and CHIPS & PUTTS STAFF She has been the rock that has many times discussions over the past several months steadied an unsteady boat, reminding me of have led to what we all hope will be the E D IT O R approaching deadlines, formatting, editing, foundation and basis of this publication for Scott A. Schukraft stuffing, licking, and stamping. I think we many years to come. With the help of co­ 147 Hayfield Road all agree it has been a job well done. I editor Jim MacLaren, we have re-vamped Shavertown, PA 18708 personally thank her for her efforts and look our advertising to maximize the editorial 717-675-3800 forward to continuing to work with her. Fax: 717-675-0564 content, but still allow our purveyors an As I have stated many times before, E-Mail: sasgolf@epix.net avenue of “peddling” (as Jim often refers to comments, suggestions, etc., are always it). You will notice a purveyors’ insert in welcome. This is your Association E D IT O R IA L C O M M IT T E E this issue. This insert will appear in all nine newsletter. We want it to be a publication Jim M acLaren issues, it is our intent that you keep this Mark M cC orm ick you can be proud of and look foward to insert on a bulletin board and support those John N ovak receiving. individuals that so generously support this Jeff Peters, C G C S publication and the Association G eorge Skaw ski We have also made changes to the editorial Scott A. Schukraft, Co-Editor Jonathan Suitch committee. Newcomers are Paul Weiss, Paul W eiss M anaging Editor, M elinda W isn osk y pA ÿl Please come out It is also a great with your spouse, time to get your guest or better half out to significant other. meet our members This will be and their better half! an excellent opportunity to Please make your reservations by calling honor our Association President Past Presidents! Ron Garrison at 717- 586-5791. Past Presidents Dinner T h e P o c o n o T u r f g r a s s A s s o c ia t io n I s P r o u d t o p r e s e n t and sponsor: the 1s t A n n u a l P a s t P r e s id e n t s D i n n e r / D ance M a r c h 1, 1997 at S h a d o w b r o o k R e s o r t , T u n k h a n n o c k , PA 1997 MEETING SITES MARCH MEETING NOTES MARCH 25, 1997 AUGUST 18,1997 - PTGA Clambake Re-affiliation update with an emphasis on Bethlehem Municipal Golf Club Blue Ridge Country Club Bylaw Amendments Bethlehem, PA Palmerton, PA Tom Wilchak, Host Superintendent Paul Weiss, Host Superintendent Board activity and plans for upcoming season APRIL 22,1997 with Central Penn SEPTEMBER - with Philadelphia Silver Creek Country Club Paupack Hills Golf and Country Club All indications from our host Hellertown, PA Greentown, PA superintendent, Tom Wilchak, are that we Tony Grieco, CGCS, Host Supt. Mark Monahan, CGCS, Host Supt. will be able to play golf. If you plan to attend, please do so with clubs in hand. MAY 13,1997 OCTOBER 7, 1997- Woodland Hills Country Club **** Hellertown, PA PTC Valentine Tournament USGA Regional Green Seminar James Vedomsky,Jr., Host Supt. Huntsville Golf Club Lehman, PA Thursday, March 20, 1997 JUNE 10, 1997 Scott A. Schukraft, Host Superintendent Woodholme Country Club Woodloch Springs Country Club Baltimore, MD Honesdale, PA OCTOBER Mark Eisele, Host Superintendent Split Rock Country Club For more information and a copy of the Lake Harmony, PA program call: JULY 11, 1997 Scott Seidel, Host Superintendent Edgewood in the Pines James A. Farrell - 401-295-5430 Drums,.PA or Anthony Barletta, Host Superintendent Scott A. Schukraft - 717-675-3800. f W IN T E R PL A Y M Y T H S.... LETTER OF TH ANK S... R E -A FFIL IA T IO N UPDATE Myth: Sand-based greens drain well and We would like to express our appreciation The old saying, “almost only counts in don’t compact, making them very suitable and heartfelt thanks to all members of the horseshoes and hand grenades,” best for winter play. Pocono Turfgrass Association during our describes our current re-affiliation process FACT: Direct wear injury is likely to be recent tragedy. The outpouring of support with GCSAA. We are almost there, but it is more severe on sand greens. through cards, calls and contributions is not yet enough. Enclosed with this truly what is helping to carry us through newsletter is a copy of our proposed Bylaw Myth: Traffic on dormant turf doesn’t what continues to be a most difficult time in Amendments. You are encouraged to cause injury. our lives. We would like everyone to know review these changes as they will set the FACT: Weather and soil conditions at the we are most grateful and express many course of the Association for the forseeable time of play will dictate the type and extent thanks. future. They will be discussed at the next of damage. two regular meetings of the Association and Typical Soil Scenarios: be voted upon in April. Adoption of the • Traffic on dry unfrozen soil (rare during Sincerely, proposed amendments is a huge step toward winter) - Causes least damage. completing our re-affiliation process. There • Frozen soil - Can cause significant wear has never been a better time to be a part of injury but little soil compaction. this Association. • Wet unfrozen soil - Significant soil Scott and Heidi Schukraft A special thanks to the Bylaw Committee compaction but less wear injury who spent considerable time discussing • Thawing soil (wet on surface, frozen each and every amendment. Although below) - Severe soil compaction and difficult and mind-boggling at times, we all wear injury. feel it was certainly worth the effort. • Frosted turf - Direct injury. Myth: A good golf course superintendent should be able to fix the damage done during the winter by implementing management techniques during early spring: aerifying, top-dressing, overseeding, fertilizing, The GXT-1500 Can Cany applying herbicides for weed control, and More Than Its Own W eight irrigating. FACT: Rarely can intensive springtime work completely compensate. FACT: Chemicals applied to control weeds have a negative effect on root growth. FACT: Renovating the greens takes more “You want to change it to what?!!” money for labor and materials and comes at expense of other spring course preparation activities. Statistics: Industry surveys Tur/"Sales & Consultation estimate 35 to 75 percent of all energies put into turf management involve preparation ANDRE & SON, INC. for and recovery from winter. TURF KING PRODUCTS Sewing The Area Since 1914 JOHN VOJICK 2 M ill S t r e e t 717-278-1131 Work M ontrose, PA 18801 717-222-9712 Res. \ \ \ 717-278-3835 FAX VERT1-ORAJNDEALERS & CONTRACTORS 717-200-9004 000554-4063 MID-ATLANTIC AgrEvo FAX 717-200-9023 \s m P M E /v r E S M Golf S upply C o. C O R P O R A T IO N ADMSION OF H.V. INC. P.O. BOX 158. ROUTE 29. COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426 Shaun M. Barry 2 0 2 WOODWARD HILL RD.. EDWAROSVILLE, PA 10704 Senior Sales Representative Green Industry AgrEvo USA Company SPECIALIST IN DEEPTINE AERATION 1133 Route #27 . R obert A. Vail, III Somerset, N| 08873 Y V jN Territory Manager Telephone: (908) 846-8173 Fax: (908) 846-8113 WILLIAM SMITH ^ A (610)489-1400 barrysCwi Imde. hcc.com Fax: (610) 489-9478 GCSAA MEMBERS’ 6 Refrain from encouraging or accepting 13 Refrain from accepting employment, as CODE OF ETHICS..... considerations of any value without the a consultant, in an unprofessional The revised code of ethics of GCSAA was express understanding of all parties that manner. For the purposes of this section adopted by the Board of Directors at its fall said consideration is available to all of the code, a consultant accepts meeting in Phoenix, AZ, held November 1- persons in similar circumstances, and employment in an unprofessional 2, 1996. GCSAA’s bylaws, Article III, that no conduct or favorable manner if he or she does one or more of Sections 2 and 3, authorize the board of consideration shall be forthcoming as a the following in connection with such directors to enforce this code by procedures result of acceptance. consulting: established through standing rules for the 7 Recognize and observe the highest • provides false or misleading conduct of such proceedings. standards of integrity in my information to a prospective employer This code is established to promote and relationships with fellow golf course • makes slanderous or defamatory maintain the highest professional standards superintendents and others associated statements concerning a fellow supt. of service and conduct among the with this profession and industry. • attempts to undermine or improperly membership of GCSAA. Steadfastly 8 Assist my fellow superintendents in all influence the staff of a fellow supt. maintaining these principles will accrue to ways consistent with my abilities. • attempts to deceive, mislead or the membership a level of justly deserved 9 Abstain from making false or untrue mininform a fellow superintendent’s recognition and respect from those who statements concerning another employer, supervisor or fellow come into contact with any member. superintendent of causing public employees Through high regard for, and strong embarassment to another supt. • makes misleading, deceptive or false enforcement of, the code, membership in 10 Lend my support to, and actively statements or claims about his or her this association will be deemed a significant participate in, the efforts of my local professional qualifications, experience indicator of individual responsibility, chapter and national association to or performance character and professionalism. improve public understanding and • makesmisleading, deceptive or false As a professional courtesy, a member recognition of the profession of golf statements or claims about a member should always contact a fellow course management. superintendent’s professional superintendent before visiting that 11 Promptly report all known or suspected qualifications, experience or superintendent’s golf course. violations of the code of ethics and performance As a member of the Golf Course voluntarily participate as a witness and 14 Abstain from conduct constituting a Superintendents Association of America, I present information in all proceedings crime under federal, state, or local law, accept and fully agree to abide by this code to determine the possibility of a the penalty for which is, or may be, and pledge myself to: violation of this code of ethics. imprisonment, including but not limited 1 Recognize and discharge all my 12 Abstain from apply for or otherwise to crimes of moral turpitude and responsibilities and duties in such a seeking employment in an dishonesty. A member’s conviction of fashion as to be a credit to his unprofessional manner. For the purpose a crime will be considered conclusive association and my profession. of this section of the code, a member evidence that the member committed 2 Practice and insist upon sound business seeks employment in an unprofessional that crime for the purposes of this code. and turf management principles in manner if he or she does one or more of 15 Abstain from knowingly making false exercising the responsibilities of my the following in connection with the statements or knowingly failing to position. prospective employment: disclose a material fact requested in 3 Utilize every practicable opportunity to • provides false or misleading connection with application or renewal expand my professional knowledge, information to a prospective employer for GCSAA membership or for thereby improving myself and my • makes slanderous or defamatory membership in an affiliated chapter. profession. statements concerning a fellow supt. 16 Express professional opinions on 4 Maintain the highest standards of • attempts to undermine or improperly technical subjects publicly only when personal conduct to reflect positively influence the staff of a fellow supt. that opinion is founded upon adequate upon and add to the stature of the • attempts to deceive, mislead or knowledge of the facts and competence profession of golf course management mininform a fellow superintendent’s in the subject matter. and refrain from any act tending to employer, supervisor or fellow promote my own interest at the expense employees of the dignity and integrity of the • makes misleading, deceptive or false profession of golf course management, statements or claims about his or her this association, or a fellow professional qualifications, experience superintendent. or performance 5 Base endorsements, whether written, • makesmisleading, deceptive or false verbal, or through any other medium, statements or claims about a member strictly upon satisfactory personal superintendent’s professional experiences with the product, item or qualifications, experience or service endorsed. performance Local A ssociations host the Local i C ertification M follow ing sem inars...... Superintendents E xcellence m Recognized for... 7; yMl § “Irrigation System Scheduling and Maintenance,” co-hosted by the Central PA i _________ i .» PAUL H. SZYMANSKI Golf Course Superintendents Association On Monday, February 10, Bill Lansdowne, — SALES ----- and the GCSAA, presented in York, PA , CGCS, long time Superintendent at the GOLF CARS. INC. March 11, 1997 . Country Club of Scranton, was recognized 215-340-0880 OFFICE 4180 SKYR0N DRIVE for 25 years of excellence in the GCSAA 215-340-1634 FAX BUCKINGHAM. PA 18912-0247 “Irrigation Water Quality,” co-hosted by Certification Program. Bill was recognized Philadelphia Assocation of Golf Course at the Certification Luncheon at CGSAA’s Superintendents and the GCSAA, presented Conference and Show held in Las Vegas. Sterilized Top Dressing especially formulated for your area to specifications in Philadelphia, PA, March 19, 1997. The GCSAA members celebrating their 25th recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories anniversary as a certified golf course “Irrigation System Operation and Principles superintendent are from the inaugural class EXCLUSIVE WITH EGYPT FARMS: All materials are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by of Design”, co-hosted by the Mid-Atlantic of 47 who were first recognized at GCSAA’s indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actually coated with a mixture of fop soil and peat Assocation of Golf Course Superintendents International Golf Course Conference and humus for completely homogenous mixture that will not and the GCSAA, presented in Bethesda, Show in 1972 by Paul M. Alexander, Ph.D. seperate during handling and spreading. MD, March 18, 1997. Bill is only one of four individuals who have COMPUTERIZED BLENDING of soil for a superior growing medium. maintained their CGCS status by completing CUSTOM ON-SITE SOIL BLENDING AND TESTING with a “Turfgrass Ecology,” co-hosted by the the CGCS renewal requirements five times. portable computerized blender. Central New York Golf Course Congratulations, Bill, on your milestone Green and Tee construction materials and mixes conforming to your specifications are also available. Superintendents Association, presented in achievement! Syracuse, NY, March 18, 1997. IBM^ndjKircx- CROWN III r » r ■0 i •B unker Sand -S pha gnum Peat Certification status is “truly a measure of • Lime and Gypsum Registration for all seminars will include professional excellence in our industry” • Natural W allstones F urerrai lunch and a reference manual. Advance according to Past President Bruce R. registration is required. To register for any Williams. Other members of the Pocono RUFFIN MJCRONUTRIENTS w u od a c e of the above seminars call 800-472-7878. Turfgrass Association who have attained CGCS are Ron Garrison, Tony Grieco, Jeff Lansdowne, Mark Monahan, Hall Country Club R& R Parr, Jeff Peters, and Keith Snyder. They are part of a group of more than 1,600 superintendents who currently hold “CGCS” PBQ CJCTS status. Since 1971, GCSAA has bestowed the coveted designation of Certified Golf Miiorganrte Course Superintendent upon those who qualify with professional experience and i ta V n CONSTRUCTION PROOUCTS INC education, and successfully complete a TerraBond TerraFIow rigorous examination and on site inspection E¿YPT Egypt Farms WinterGREEN Li­ P.O Box 223 ce: of their golf course operations. To ensure fARNrè White Marsh. MD 21162 ( 410 ) 335 3700 • ( 800 ) 899-7645 this level of excellence is maintained, Earthworks CxJ certified superintendents must renew their Natural Organic Products no CGCS status every five years through P.O. Box 278K, Main St. continuing education requirements or re­ Martins Creek, PA 18063 610*250*9560 examination. Fax: 250*7840 Joel Simmons oo It’s every player’s responsibility... é 'S ïS z * Repair ball marks iW S h lu i SEAN P. CULLEN Territory Manager Replace or fill divots STULL EQUIPMENT COMPANY Rake bunkers Turf & Industrial Division 610/495-7441 201 Windsor Road 800/724-1024 Pottstown, PA 19464 FAX 610/495-7510 A message fro m your g o lf course superintendent a n d GCSAA EM PL O Y M E N T 1ST & 2ND Assistants Siwanoy Country Club, Bronxville, NY - TY\e --= OVERSEEDING AND O PPO R TU N ITIE S 18 hole private club, 1914 Ross design, BS PRO SE» DRESSING MACHINE degree or Turf Mgt. prog., 1st Asst - $28- SAVE TIME - SAVE SEED - SAVE MONEY Golf Course Superintendent 34K; 2nd Asst - S23-25K, Housing & meals, Springwood Golf Club, York, PA health, dental, pension plans. S/R by 2/21 to - new 18 hole public course, Ault/Clark David W. Mahoney, Property Manager, c/o design. BS in Turfgrass Mgt., 5 years’ exp., Siwanoy Country Club, Pondfield Road, grow-in preferred. $40K plus bonus, plus Bronxville, NY 10708 life/health, vacation/sl, dues/expenses, future pension plan. S/R by 2/19 to Springwood Golf Club, c/o Mr. Dan Stees, 2677 St. Andrews Ct., York, PA 17402-888. FROM KELLY KRESSLER.. Right now the Membership committee Assistant Golf Course Superintendents consisting of Anthony Grieco, Thomas Lebanon Country Club, Lebanon, PA - Wilchak, John Chassard, and Jim MacLaren The PROSEED O verseeding & Topdressing Ma­ 18 hole private club. 2-4 year degree, 2 yrs. chine is recognized as the most efficient and tune are hard at work spreading the word about saving machine available for introducing new grass exp. min. Computer knowledge helpful. our ever growing Association. Last year we seed into existing turf areas. S25-28K, health, vacation/sl, dues, limited had 35 new Members. This is an increase of The PROSEED produces between 1000/1200 holes meals. S/R by 2/28 to Jeffrey L. Fry, CGCS, over 25%. It is the goal of the committee to per square yard, then accurately delivers a measured Lebanon Country Club, P. O. Box 266, exceed that number this year. Judging by amount o f topdressing on top o f the seed and holes. Lebanon, PA 17042 what I’ve been hearing this winter at all the The PROSEED finally gently incorporates the seed seminars, this goal should be easy to and topdressing into the holes with the hydraulic achieve. A lot of people are impressed with brush. There is a rear drag brush which is spring the growth and also the professionalism of loaded to com plete the operation....The surface is Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston, NY - 18 left ready to play. hole private club, 32K rounds, $390K our Association. Please do not hesitate to call me or one of the committee members for For more information or demo please call: Budget, 4 year degree pref., 2-4 years work exp., $24-26K, plus health, dental, vacation information on helping someone join. AER-CORE, Inc. and dues. S/R by 2/22 to Paul F. Pritchard, Remember that after July if you are a member of the GCSAA you must also be a 1 800 823-7267 - - CGCS, Wiltwyck Golf Club, 404 Stewart Lane, Kingston, New York, 12401, Phone member of a local affiliated chapter. So 914-331-8632. spread the word! Roster books are being printed up right now. We should have them ready for The Bedens Brook Club, Skillman, NJ - 18 distribution by the end of March. hole private club, 13K rounds, Maxi V- See you at the March Meeting. Nimbus system, 2-4 year degree plus exp. Salary negotiable, plus health. A Nominating/Long Range Steering Are you interested in joining the Committee, vacation/sl, 40 IK, POCONO TURFGRASS dues/expenses, bonus, great working ASSOCIATION? environment. S/R by 3/1/97 to Benny A. Peta, Supt., 44 Rolling Hill Road, Skillman, Fill in the information below and mail to: NJ 08558. KELLY KRESSLER 2522 Jones Road Bath, PA 18014 Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase, NY - 18 hole private course, AS degree in Turf DATE: Mgt., BS in agron. or allied field, min. 3 yrs. NAME___ exp., competitive salary, plus health, sick, vacation, dues paid. S/R by 2/28 to Dennis a d d ress_ M. Flynn, CGCS, Brae Burn C.C., Brae Bum Dr., Purchase, NY 10577, Phone 914- CITY_____ STATE ZIP 946-1074. Or you may contact any Association Member to attend the next scheduled meeting. The information needed for application will be provided. The Pocono Turfgrass Association would like to welcome the POCONO ROUNDUP following new members: NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION David B. Huttie, Class A, Allentown Municipal G. C. Harold B. Sprague, Class C, Shawnee Inn & C.C. Matthew W. Brown, Class C, Philadelphia Turf Co. From Jeff Lansdowne, CGCS: Jeff recently received a bulletin with headlines that state “The EPA has targeted 21,000 Pennsylvania Storage Tank Owners for Fines up to $10,000 a Day.” It certainly Fred Raphael, who originated “Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf’ caught his attention! As it turned out, it was more of a scare tactic series on television, recalls playing at Pine Valley, a difficult, to lure you into purchasing a 1997 Storage Tank Survival Kit. exclusive course in New Jersey. “Counting whiffs, lost balls, and Nonetheless, it does raise the issue of underground storage tanks every other penalty, I shot 154,” Raphael said. and the problems they can pose should a leak occur. There are What Raphael didn’t know was that the balls Gene Sarazen had enormous fines and liability for tanks that are not in compliance. If given him were undersized British balls, which were not authorized you are an underground storage tank owner, it is an issue that for U.S. courses. should not be ignored. “A couple weeks later, the member who got me on Pine Valley called to say the president of the club sent out a letter saying 28 The PTGA is again looking for 10 clubs willing to host a foursome illegal British balls were found in the rough and that anyone caught for our course raffle. This is the fundraiser that enables our playing them would be kicked out of the club,” Raphael recalled. Association to donate money towards scholarship and research. “What should I tell him?” the member asked. We would like to see some new names on the raffle ticket this year. “Tell him to keep looking,” Raphael replied. “There are four If interested, please contact Scholarship and Research Chairman, more out there.” Steve Stranzl at 610-488-0886. Citizens’ Voice, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Saturday, January 25, 1997 POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 2430 MILWAUKEE ROAD POSTAGE CLARK SUMMIT, PA 18411 TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION NAME & ADDRESS ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED.