CHIPS & PUTTS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION Founded in 1936 VOL. 1, NO. 4 OCT./NOV. 1995 President's M e s s a g e ..... G C S A A ' S T V S H O W -- "PAR F O R T H E C O U R S E " "CHANGE OF SEASONS" As our hardwoods turn orange, On January 1, 1995, the y e llow and crimson, the change GCSAA's national cable of season gives many of us a television show, "Par for the time to catch our breath and Course", began airing on ESPN. reflect on a season that was For 26 Sundays and 7 Thursdays quite taxing. Record heat, and Fridays in 1995, our show drought, and a spring when our has been and continues to be turf just didn't want to grow available in more than 63 will surely be etched in our million U.S. households. As minds for years to come. Yet, the foundation of GCSAA's new with the change of season, we strategic public relations must start to focus on the campaign, "Par for the Course" year ahead and let the "Summer promotes the image and of '95" find its place in our professionalism of golf course journals. superintendents to more people For your Board of Directors, t h a n we e v e r h a v e b e f o r e . this is a time for re­ R e m a i n i n g 1995 s c h e d u l e : organization and for planning S u n . , Nov. 5 7 s 30 a.m. our '96 programs. We hope to F r i . , Nov. 10 2 : 30 p .m. continue in a positive S u n . , N o v . 19 7 : 3 0 a.m. direction so our members can S u n . , Nov. 26 7 : 3 0 a.m. view our A s s ociation as an S u n ., D e c . 3 7 : 30 a.m. enjoyable and rewarding S u n . , D e c . 10 7 : 30 a.m. opportunity. Let us all make a S u n . , D e c . 17 7 : 3 0 a.m. goal to increase participation "Par for the Course will return so these efforts can reach on ESPN in 1996 with 25 new their full potential. episodes, airing Sundays at In closing, I would like to 7 !30 a.m. (EST) from March 10 give special thanks to the through August 25. Five repeat members, and their Clubs, who airings can be seen adjacent to hosted our monthly meetings in weekday coverage of ESPN- '95, and urge other members to televised tournaments. In 1996 host a meeting in '96 (July, espn2 will feature bonus and Oct. still open). I hope airings during the March/August the "Change of Seasons" treats schedule, and the new episodes everyone well. I would also will be shown in the evening at like to wish all members and a time to be determined. their families a joyous Holiday The Feature Segments will also Season and a productive New return to ESPN televised golf Year. tournaments. Read your Golf Course Management, Newsline and JEFFREY A. PETERS, CGCS chapter publications for more details on "Par for the Course" FROM THE EDITQRJS DESK OFFICERS Traveling to the GCSAA Headquarters in AND DIRECTORS Lawrence, Kansas, as a chapter delegate was a most enlightening experience. along any further, I do want to express my Before going TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION FOR 1995 thanks and a p preciation to the Pocono Turfgrass A s s ociation for the opportunity. To represent PRESIDENT the Asso c i a t i o n in what could have been the Jeff Peters most pivotal meeting for National/Chapter Valley Country Club relations is quite an honor. GCSAA would like all affiliated chapters to sign and abide by an VICE PRESIDENT updated affiliation agreement similar to the John Downer one the A s s ociation agreed to back in October E lkview C.C. 1970. The proposed changes, outlined in the last issue of Chips & Putts were discussed at SECRETARY/TREASURER length. The following list summarizes the Ron Garrison recommended changes to the o r i g inally proposed Glen Oak Country Club affiliation agreements PAST PRESIDENT 1. The Conference and Show privilege for Hal Parr, J r . , CGCS executive directors should be removed from the Fox Hill C.C. agreement. DIRECTORS 2. The affiliation fee of $500 for new Mike Vella chapters should not be implemented until July Clinton C.C. 1, 1977. Jim MacLaren 3. Class A and B GCSAA members should make up Pro Lawn Products, Inc. a m ajority of the chapter's board and all of the chapter officers. Jack Bird Hideout 4. There should be a dual membership requirement in affiliated chapters and GCSAA Scott Schukraft starting July 1, 1997. Members who have joined Huntsville Golf Club before that date would be grandfathered into the Association. CHIPS AND PUTTS STAFF In a nutshell, what does all this mean? It means that GCSAA is making a concerted effort EDITOR to enforce the chapter affiliation agreement Scott A. Schukraft and to have strength in numbers. After my trip 717-675-3800 to GCSAA headquarters, I am convinced that there are no hidden agendas, it is not a ploy EDITORIAL COMMITTEE or a membership drive to generate revenues by Hal Parr, Jr., CGCS GCSAA, and without question, the proposed Jim MacLaren affiliation agreement is a good thing. The PTGA Mike Vella can offer much more as an affiliated chapter Bill Lansdowne, CGCS than we can ever offer as a non-af filiated chapter. 147 Hayfield Road Shavertown, PA 18708 Scott Schukraft C A LENDAR OF EVENTS: 1996 RESTING SITES (TENTATIVE) NOV E M B E R 7-9 - Penn State Golf Turf MARCH - Edgewood In The Pines Conference, N i t t a n y Lion Inn Contact: Dr. Peter L a n d s c h o o t 814-863-1017 APRIL - The Southmoore G. C. D E C E M B E R 12-14 - New Jersey Turfgrass MAY - Pocono Farms Country Club A s s o c i a t i o n Expo '95, Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ, JUNE - Valley Country Club Contact: JULY - OPEN DATE JA N U A R Y 9-11, 1996 - Eastern PA Turf Convention Center, Valley Forge, AUGUST - Blue Ridge Country Club Conference & Trade Show, Contact: Michael Smith at 610-828-0253 SEPTEMBER - Clinton Country Club F E B R U A R Y 8, 1996 - NE PA Turfgrass and OCTOBER - OPEN DATE Grounds Maintenance School, Mountain & Laurel Resort, Contact: A n d r e w McNitt at 814-863-1368 1-800-700-0018 F E B R U A R Y 5-11, 1996 - GCSAA Conference and Show, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, Contact: GCSAA p n o ta v /T L 800-472-7878 Jim M a c L a re n Sales Representative 14 James Place White Haven, PA 18661 717-443-7154 PRO-LAWN PRODUCTS, INC. Car 717-650-4982 P.O. Box 4908 Fax 717-443-7015 Syracuse, NY 13221 VERTI-DRAIN DEALERS 717-288-9004 & CONTRACTORS 800-554-4863 FAX 717-288-9023 E S M G o lf S u p p ly C o . A DMSION OF H.V. INC. 202 WOODWARD HILL RD., EDWARDSVILLE. PA 18704 SPECIALIST IN DEEP TINE AERATION W I L L I A M S M IT H And finally, a brief summary of the PTGA AVERAGES FROM PTGA 1995 S U R V E Y Survey conducted by the Associ a t i o n earlier this year. A special "thank y o u ” to Board Member Jim Mac L a r e n for Year built 1959 compiling the results and pro viding us Total acreage 144 with the following informations Greens 18 holes 2.69 Greens 9 holes 1.48 Tees 18 holes 1.86 IMPROVEMENTS DESIRED. Tees 9 holes 1.11 Fairways 18 30.18 Need improvements to facilities Fairways 9 hole 18.94 Shop & storage buildings Rough 18 holes 66.39 Say NO to members more often Rough 9 holes 18.5 Employee benefits Labor Condition of maintenance buildings F e r tility More maintenance buildings Greens 4 . 37#N/M Better irrigation system Tees 3.85#N/M Safety standards & procedures Fairways 3 . 10#N/M Better equipment Construct more out buildings (Pesticide storage, Topdressing, etc.) Years as Superintendent 12.98 Employee d e p e n d a b i l i t y & qualifications Years at present location 8.26 More funds for bunker maintenance Machi n e r y upgrades & find better Average Salary - $39,340.00 employees MORE equipment Vacation length - 2.5 Weeks Greens reconstruction (Drainage) More employees, better equipment Tee areas & fairways Moving equipment & manpower Irrigation system ELECTION RESULTS Also from the Pocono Turfgrass ON THE POCONO TURFGRASS A S S O C I A T I O N Association, the following individuals were elected at our Increase membership & participation. most recent monthly meeting Get meeting notices out earlier. held at Fernwood Resort: Earlier meeting notices & lower meeting cost. Get more members involved. President - JeffPeter O r ganization is well run - no improvements needed. Vice President - Ron Garrison Elevate level of professionalism. Build an association to be proud of. Secretary/Treasurer - Mike Vella Create more involvement. Joined in 1994 - glad I joined. Directors - Steve Stranzl Nothing - PTGA is the greatest Kelly Kressler fraternity on the face of the earth. Better speakers - more education. More professional attitude - less social atmosphere. Moving in the right direction. JOB HDITHG TIPS * Try to avoid tine gaps in your resume. They raise questions in the lind of the one reviewing thei and lay prevent an interview froi occurring. TOM STAGER * When considering a new position, always ask yourself, 'How will this DENNIS WAGNER career move prepare me for the one to follow?" FINCH TURF EQUIPMENT, INC. * Once you've decided to apply for a position, your primary goal should 404 Elm Aim. (216) 661 0390 be to receive the job offer. 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After a BOULDERS very intense scoring session, the following results were reached: FLAGGING LANDSCA PE-MASONR MULCH WHOLESALE SUPPL Y GRAVELS 1ST PLACE - M E T R O P O L I T A N GCSA CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS BUILDING STONE 2ND PLACE - P H I L ADELPHIA BELGIAN BLOCK ASSO C I A T I O N OF GCS JEFF BELKE 3RD PLACE - NORTHE A S T E R N GOLF P O- Box 477 SNOW AND ICE Ottsville, PA 18942 MELTING PRODUCTS COURSE SUPTS. ASSOC. (610)847-5150 Fax (610) 847-5189 The Pocono Team which was represented by Mike Tellip, Chet Zelazny, Dan K elleher and Jim Veda n s k y on the Gross Side; and Jim Phillips, Kelly Kressler, Ron Garrison and Mike Vella on the Net Side, finished a most respectable fourth just a few points shy of a first Fertilizers JOE STAHL Top Dressing Mobile 914-646-4118 place finish. Biostimulants InCT. 203-321-0678 Pesticides Home 914-248-5456 Golf Course Accessories METRO MILORMNITE INC. WELCOME ! 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John Farrell Dr. Fales teaches forage crops management Golf Turf Specialist and principles of crop production at Penn State. In addition, Fales will continue to serve as co-director of the Center for Pasture PHILADELPIA TURF COMPANY Research and Education, which was established 4049 LANDISVILLE ROAD, BOX 865 in 1994, as a collaborative effort with the DOYLESTOWN, PA 15901-0865 USDA Pasture Research Laboratory. TURF EQUIPMENT Dr. Fales earned a B.A. in English in 1969 IRRIG ATIO N EQUIPM ENT ft D ESIG N SERVICES and an M.S. in plants and soil science in 1977 FLOW TRONEX/PSI PUM P STATIONS from the University of Rhode Island. After OTTERBINE AERATORS completing a Ph.D. in agronomy from Purdue OFFICE# 215-345-7200 University in 1980, he worked as a FAX# 215-345-8132 sa les postdoctoral fellow at the University of TIME SAVER# 215-348-4314 s e r v ic e Georgia from 1980-82. He then was promoted to assistant professor with a research emphasis on forage systems. 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Weriey GolfSales 0 « * *new £ colleagues for networking and sharing challenges and solutions. D* the fun of competing in the best golf championship of your lifetime. (GCSAA members only) Register Today! idm ^ 1421 Research Park Drive • Lawrence, KS • 66049-3859 800/472-7878 • Fax: 913/832-4420 Congratulations to the following POCONO ROUNDUP golf winners at our recent PTGA NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE POCONO Meeting at Split Rock Resort: TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 1st Low Gross - John Farrell We wish A1 Canto, who is in the 2nd Low Gross - Mike Tellip hospital, a speedy recovery and 1st Low Net - John Suitch quick return home. 2nd Low Net - William Whitney Closest to Pin - Rich Brandel We also wish a speedy recovery to Longest Drive - John Farrell John Patterson, who had to have his foot fused. Hope to see him at our Additional congratulations to the first golf meet next year. following golf winners at our last golf meeting for the 1996 season The Pocono Turfgrass Association is held at Fernwood Resort: pleased to announce the acceptance of a $500 donation from Pro-Lawn *FIRST FLIGHT WINNERS: Products to our Scholarship and 68 Ted Bandru (on his own ball) Research Fund. Our special thanks 69 Hal Parr/John Suitch to Pro-Lawn and Jim MacLaren for 70 John Vojick/Gene Huelster their generosity and support. *SECOND FLIGHT WINNERS: 79 Jack Bird We are happy to report that Jeff 80 Jeff Peters/Mike Vella Lansdowne and Ron Garrison have each 80 John Bodock/Ed Schaffer attained the status of Certified *SKAT WINNERS: Golf Course Superintendent offered Hole #2 - John Vojick/Gene Huelster through the certification program Hole #7 & #12- Hal Parr/John Suitch administered by GCSAA. Hole #9 & #15 - Ted Bandru Congratulations Jeff and Ron! POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION POSTAGE 2430 MILWAUKEE ROAD CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411 TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED