CHIPS & PUTTS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION Founded in 1936 VOL. 1. NO. 1 A P R I L / M A Y 1995 TURFGRASS P r e s i d e n t ' s Message.... News and Views from the GCSAA ASSOCIATION Conference and Show in San Francisco He a d i n g to a New M i l l e n n i u m After nearly ten years, the As the year 2000 National A s s o ciation once again held a p p r oaches rapidly, many its annual conference and show in people wonder what San Francisco. And what a show it changes will be brought was -- from the opening session with a new millennium. where Rocky Bleir spoke about the Some speculate that it ability to not only set our dreams, will be the end of the but to visualize getting them done, industrial age and the to the largest display of golf begin n i n g of an era that equipment and technology available will focus on world peace today. Throughout the week-long and the prese r v a t i o n of show, seminars on everything from the environment, while Basic Turfgrass Principles to others project the total Chapter Relations was offered, as opposite. well as numerous educational Let us take a quick sessions to keep today's golf course look at what has s uperintendent abreast of the many transpired over the last issues we face daily. Turfgrass 30 years in order to keep related problems, environmental things in perspective. issues, personnel problems, Man landed on the moon, e f f ectively dealing with the media, the draft and Cold War and improving our image are just a ended, we saw the few examples of the many seminars t e c h nology now available that were offered. And that was all every night from the before the trade show began! Persian Gulf as missies The show is a unique opportunity were shot down specific to preview new products, the latest a i r d u c t s a n d available technology and develop new e nvironmental issues now ideas and concepts. More play a major role in importantly, the conference and show politics. is an opportunity to rekindle old As golf course friendships and establish new ones. s u p e r intendents we don't The camaraderie among the attendees have to look hard to see is ever present and the experience how these changes affect has always been a very positive one. our industry. As our The 1996 GCSAA Conference and Show nation's defense budgets is slated for Orlando, Florida, in are being decreased, high early February. Hope to see more tech is funding its way familiar faces from NE PA. Look for to the links. additional information in the fall issue of Chips and Putts. C o n t i n u e d Page 2 ^6cö% (Continued from cover) OFFICERS C o m p u t e r i z e d pumping and irrigation stations, radar on spray booms, light weight protective AND DIRECTORS gear, and wat e r recyling stations are quickly b ecoming the norm. FOR 1995 As we a pproach and enter the new millennium, the game of golf is certain to be in the TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION spotlight. As main t a i n e r s of recreation and stewards of the environment, we surely must d isplay a p r o f e s s i o n a l approach to all issues PRESIDEN T that are b r ought before us. Jeff Peters Vall e y Country Club J e f f Peters President VICE PRESIDENT John Downer E l kview C.C. FROM THE EDITOR'S D E S K ....... Here it is! After numerous discussions and SECRET A R Y / T R E A S U R E R various attempts, "Chips and Putts", the Ron Garrison official n e w s l e t t e r of the Pocono Turfgrass The Center Valley Club A s s o c i a t i o n is back. It is with a sense of enthusiasm, and much hesitation, that I accept PAST PRESIDENT the awesome responsibility of editor. Hal Parr, J r . , CGCS Nonetheless, I do accept. I will do my best to Fox Hill C.C. provide you, the members, with a publication we can all be proud of, and will look forward to DIRECTORS receiving. Our goal is to provide a n e wsletter Mike Vella that will deliver pertinent information Clinton C.C. c o n c erning the Asso c i a t i o n and the profession of Golf Course Management. We will cover the Jim MacLaren costs of p r o d uction and d i s tribution through Pro Lawn Products, Inc. advertising. A d v ertising is available to all those vendors and purveyors who support the Bob Sterrett Pocono Turfgrass Association. In return, we Split Rock Resort ask that you support them. What you can expect to s e e . . . . 4 issues, one Bill Yob in spring, two during the summer months, and one in the fall; a message from the president; Scott Schukraft previous and upcoming information on Pocono Huntsville Golf Club A s s o ciation meetings and events; special feature articles; GCSAA affairs, on the government front and the Pocono Roundup. CHIPS AND PUTTS STAFF This is just the beginning of something we hope to expand and improve. Your input is EDITOR important and always welcome. Please bear with Scott A. Schukraft me as we go through our growing pains. This is 717-675-3800 my first attempt at n e w s letter production, and I have much to learn. Your patience and EDITORIAL COMMITTEE u n d e r s tanding would be greatly appreciated. I Hal Parr, Jr. hope you are having a great spring. I look Jim MacLaren forward to your comments at the May meeting. Mike Vella Bill Lansdowne, CGCS Scott Schukraft 147 Hayfield Road Shavertown, PA 18708-9748 CAL E N D A R OF EVENTS April 18, 1995 S i l v e r Creek, Hellertown, PA May 2, 3, 1995 - Half day Workshop, Host Superintendents Tony Greico M i c roscopic Identification of Turfgrass Diseases, Cook College, May 23, 1995 Rutgers University. For further Eddy Farms, Sp a r r o w Bush, NY information call 908-932-9271. Host Superintendent: John R. Patterson, Jr. Reminders The Penn State Field Days will not be held in 1995. They will June 8, 1995 (Joint with Keystone) be back again in 1996. T o wanda C.C., Towanda, PA Host Superintendents Jim Koss Any club interested in hosting a monthly meeting in 1996, please July 18, 1995 advise any board member. It is not Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA too early to begin thinking about Host Superintendents Jack Bird the 1996 Calendar. Augu s t 21, 1995 Clam Bake Water Gap C.C. .Delaware Water Gap, PA Host Superintendents Charlie LaBar S e p t e m b e r 19, 1995 PTC^L tl Split Rock, Lake Harmony, PA Host Superintendent: Bob Sterrett Jim MacLaren Oc t o b e r 17, 1995 Sales Representative F ernwood Resort, Bushkill, PA 14 Jam es Place Host Superintendents Bob Meaney W hite Haven, PA 18661 7 1 7 -443-7154 P R O -L A W N P R O D U C T S , IN C . Car 717-650-4982 P.O. Box 4908 BE SURE TO MARK Y O U R CAL E N D A R ON Fax 7 17-443-7015 Syracuse, NY 13221 THESE IMPORTANT DATES!! VERTI-DRAIN DEALERS 71 7-288-9004 & CONTRACTORS 800-554-4863 FAX 717-288-9023 E & M Golf S upply Co. A DIVISION OF H.V. INC. 2 0 2 W O O DW A R D HILL R D .. EDWARDSVILLE. PA 1 B704 SPECIALIST IN DEEP TINE AERATION W IL L IA M S M ITH Letter to Pocono Turfgrass Association EGYPT FARM S, INC (410) 335-3700 1-800-899-SOIL (7645) Membership from Dan Tewes: BOX 223 WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND 21162 I just want to take a moment to express EGYPT FARMS PRODUCTS thanks and appreciation for your •Egypt Farms Sterilized T op Dressing generosity and the confidence you have •Precision Computerized On Site Soil Blending shown in me, and my ability to be an asset •T op Dressing 0 »Bunker Sands to our industry. The importance of the scholarship is two fold. By minimizing •Greens. Tee. 8c Tee Divot soil mixes - Stone 8c Gravel some of my monetary worries, I was able to • * QDA:A ln fc A Q P A E fcf Wetting Agent S Bio Stimula direct more of my attention to the •Parex with IBOU Fertilizer Q Lime Gypsum business of building a strong foundation for my future work as a golf course •Shaw’s Golf Sc Sports Turf Fertilizer superintendent. •Miloreanite Natural Organic Fertilizer In my subsequent letter asking for your •Nature Safe Natural Organic Fertilizer assistance, I stated that in some way I would like to give back to your •Ormul Hardwood Bark Mulch 0 ‘ Rail Road Ties association. That statement was not made •Contech Terra Bond. Evergreen Sc Terra Flow frivolously. After attending some •R&R Replacement Parts Q »Lapping Compound meetings and receiving your scholarship, I have a much better understanding of the •Green Divot Repair Mix 0 »Netlon - Soil Stabilizer role the Pocono Turfgrass Association •Futerra: Erosion Control Blankets plays in the enhancement of our profession in terms of private and public awareness. If at any time and in any way I may be A SPECIAL THANKS ____ of any assistance, please don't hesitate to be in touch with me. I look forward to *To Split Rock Resort and Bob the upcoming season for many reasons, one Sterrett for hosting the GCSAA being the time spent at our meetings. Spray Technician Seminar. All 26 people who attended found it to be Sincere thanks, informative and enjoyable. Dan Tewes *To Philadelphia Toro, Stull Equipment, Lawn & Golf, and Finch Turf Equipment for providing sprayers and spray equipment for use during the seminar. TOM STAGER DENNIS WAGNER *To the following companies for their donations which provided the FIN C H TU R F E Q U IPM EN T, IN C . 404 Elm A n . (216)681-0380 refreshments at the reception North WalM, PA 18454 800-78 DEERE following the seminar: Blue Ridge Peat Farms E & M Golf Supply P.O. B o x 4 l8 Finch Turf Equipment Exeter, Rhode Island 02822 ISK Biosciences phone: 215-886-6011 Lawn & Golf fax:215-886-1203 Lebanon Chemical Co. pager: 215-540-7157 Philadelphia Toro Pro Lawn Products Chip Presendofer The Scotts Company Stull Equipment -INCORPORATED - The Pocono T u r f g r a s s A s s o c i a t i o n Fertilizers JO E STAHL would like to w e lcome the following Top Dressing Mobile 9 1 4 -6 46 -41 1 8 new members: Biostimulants In C T . 2 0 3 -3 2 1 -0 6 7 8 Pesticides Hom e 9 1 4 -2 4 8 -5 4 5 6 Golf C ourse Accessories William J. Brown, Class A, Four Seasons Golf Club, Inc. METRO MUORGANITE INC. D epend O n Us For Four Season Solutions Robert Eichert, Aercore, Inc. 3 65 Adam s St. Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Troy Fetherman, Class A, Cliff Park Inn 914-6 66 -31 7 1 Fax 9 1 4 -6 6 6 -9 1 8 3 Kenneth Givens, Class B, Glen Brook C.C. Robert Hesser, Class H, Consultant, PHILADELPIA TURF COMPANY 4049 lA N D IS V ILlf ROAD. BOX 045 Lewistown C.C. DOYLESTOWN, PA 1*901-0565 TURF EQUIPMENT Joseph M. Jaskot, Class C, Aquarius IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT ft DESIGN SERVICES Irrigation Supply FLOW TRONEX/PSI PUMP STATIONS OTTERBINE AERATORS Anthony J. Knorr, Class B, Huntsville G.C. 0FIC E # 215-345-7200 FAX# 215-345-8132 sa les Paul Szymanski, Class C, Golf Cars, Inc. TIME SAVER# 215-348-4314 s e r v ic e Dan Tewes, Class H Lawrence Walko, Class C, Walko Landscape & RAiN&BfRD. Nursery, Inc. G O L F IRRIGATION [ 5 ^ Satisfying AH of Your Irrigation Needs M EM BERS ON TH E M O V E _____ Design • Sales • Service 39 Waverly Avenue • P.O. Box 55 • Springfield, NJ 07081 *Bob M e aney is the new golf course 2475 Yellow Springs Road • P.O. Box 433 • Devault, PA 19432 super i n t e n d e n t at Fernwood Resort. (201) 379-9314 (800) 772-8486 Robb A. Weriey Golf Sales *Bret Adair has moved from Lehigh C.C. to the superintendent's pos i t i o n at Willow b r o o k Enterprises. T IM B E R - N - E A R T H C O . *Jack Zwick has moved to the R.R. 3. Box 241-8, Dallas, PA 18612 (717) 333-4808 supe r i n t e n d e n t ' s position at H i d e - A - W a y Hills. *TREE REMOVAL »LAND CLEARING »STUMP REMOVAL »WHOLE TREE CHIPPING » 6 0 ’ BUCKET TRUCK »SELECTIVE CUTTING *Mike Vella has moved to Clinton »EXCAVATING »EQUIPMENT RENTALS »LOGGING »EMERGENCY STORM SERVICE C o u n t r y Club after two years at »MULCH »TREE PLANTING G l e n b r o o k Country Club. »FIREWOOD »RESIDENT IAL/COMMERCIAL *After 19 Years at Aroni m i n k in Philadelphia, the Pocono Turfgrass IN T L GOLF DEVELOPMENT DIVISION A s s o c i a t i o n welcomes Steve Campbell, C G C S , to his new position as golf course superintendent at loftsSeed,Inc. 347 Elizabeth Ave. G l e n m a u r a National in Moosic, PA. Somerset, New Jersey 08873 (908) 356-8700, Main Office (800) 526-3890, ln/Out NJ (201) 267-8358, Phone/Fax Joh n Farrell Golf Turf Specialist The Golf Course Superintendents JOHN M. 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This was the first time the Office of and the G.C.S.A.A. you had a vote in Secretary/Treasurer was filled through the the elections to these positions. election process. There were 5,755 votes cast. The voting delegates of the five VOTES: C hapters repre s e n t i n g the State of Paul S. McGinnis, CGCS: 4,285 P e n n s y l v a n i a meet for 1-1/2 hours ELECTED d i s c ussing the candidates and how your vote would be cast as a group. George E. Renault III, CGCS 260 David W. Ferris, CGCS 1,210 This process involved: *Informal discussions with the DIRECTOR: c a n d i d a t e s and with George E. Renault III, CGCS and David W. superintendents from PA and Ferris, CGCS were nominated off the floor. th r o u g h o u t the country. There were 17,189 votes cast. *A "Meet the Candidates Forum" *A voting delegates luncheon to George E. Renault III, CGCS further discuss the candidates (Maryland) 4571 votes ELECTED and to hear from their Tommy D. Witt, CGCS repr e s e n t a t i v e s (Illinois) 5291 votes ELECTED *The Pennsylvania Chapter David W. Ferris, CGCS delegates meeting (Missouri) 3408 votes ELECTED *The election process Michael Wallace, CGCS (Connecticut) 1997 votes APP'TED If you are not currently a member of Paul Dermott, CGCS the G.C.S.A.A., you can still join. (Canada) 1922 votes Don't miss out on the wealth of David W. Gourlay, CGCS i n f ormation and opportunity that is (Canada) withdrew available to you through G.C.S.A.A. Application forms are available How your 27 P.T.G.A. votes were cast: through the P.T.G.A. Join today and help st r e n g t h e n our local and state President: unanimous A ssociations; VOICES that can impact V. President: unanimous your Local, State, and Federal R e g u l a t o r y Agencies. Secretary/Treasurer : . McGinnis 27 Ferris 0 At our P.T.G.A. meeting held in October Renault 0 1994, we discussed this voting process and your votes were cast as you directed: Director: through discussion and agreement with the Renault 27 Wallace 18 other Pennsylvania Chapters. Witt 18 Dermott 18 Ferris 0 Hal Parr, CGCS POCONO ROUNDUP *A special congratulations are NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE POCONO extended to Edward Cimoch, Jr. and TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION Ron Garrison for their fine display of golf during the GCSAA Golf *The Pocono Turfgrass Association Championship held on the Monterey extends its sincerest wishes for a Peninsula. In Flight 2, Ed won the speedy recovery to Jim Umstead at net prize, and in Flight 5 Ron won The Country Club of Northampton. the gross prize. Quite impressive for two of our fellow members! *The Pocono Turfgrass Association Scholarship and Research Raffle is * SOFTSPIKES SOFTSPIKES SOFTSPIKES underway. Your support will ensure the success of this endeavor The buzzword of the '95 Golf Season --Are any of you wearing them? Are any clubs in the Pocono Association *Huntsville Golf Club in Lehman mandating their use? Chips & Putts Township will be hosting this would like to know for a future year's MET GCSA Team Championship article on this hot topic.. on October 5. Those of you who have played in past events know how competitive, but fun, this event *And finally, for all of those who can be. This will be one date to received a survey, please return it remember. to us as soon as possible so we can tabulate the information and advise you of the results. POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION POSTAGE 2430 MILWAUKEE ROAD CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411 TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION MAILING ADDRESS ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED