Issue 3 • 2019 | VOL 101 ENGAGE rse s Co u EXPERIENCE Go lf EXCEL e La nd sc ap an d La wn Sp ort sF iel ds Contents Issue 3 2019 • Volume 101 Features 6 Rutgers Research Field Days Wrap Up 7-8 New Jersey Legislative Update 9 - 10 Field Days Snapshots 11 Green Expo is Ready to Roll! 12 Musser Foundation Award of Excellence 13 Social Media: Following the Right People 14 Expo GOLF Sessions 15 Expo LAWN & LANDSCAPE Sessions 16 Expo SPORTS FIELDS Sessions 18 Green Expo Registration Form 20 Economic Survey Update In each issue Thanks to our Industry Partners 3 Patron Directory for promoting in this issue. 4 President’s Message 5 our Executive Director • Aquatrols 22 Meet the Board of Directors • BASF 23 N TA Events & Dates • DLF Pickseed USA/Seed Research 23 Rutgers Extension O ces • Double ‘D’ Turf Photos in issue Courtesy of • Helena Agri Shaun arry and Matt Sweatloc . • Landmark Turf & Native Seed NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION • Mountain View Seeds 25 US Highway 46 West • Rutgers University, Plant Diagnostic Lab Wayne, New Jersey 07470-6801 Ph: (973) 812-6467 • Fx: (973) 812-6529 • Syngenta execdirector@njturfgrass.org www.njturfgrass.org Clippings |Issue 3 • 2019 2 2019 PATRON DIRECTORY AQUATROLS MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS Joe Gillespie Troy Kuenzi 1273 Imperial Way 955 Sunnyview Road NE Paulsboro, NJ 08066 Salem, OR 97305 Ph: (856) 537-6003 x1150 • jgillespie@aquatrols.com Ph: (503) 5 -7333 • troy@mtviewseeds.com BASF PBI GORDON David Schell John Wiblishauser 1717 Pleasantville Road 31 East Glenside Avenue Forest Hill, MD 21050 Glenside, PA 19038 Ph: (410) 00- 762 • David.Schell@basf.com Ph: (609) 774-3310 • jwiblishauser@pbigordon.com BAYER PROSEEDS MARKETING, INC & ALLIANCE SEED e rey Weld JP Olsen, Henry Lesinski 91 Scho eld Road 13965 Westside Ln S West Milford, NJ 07480 e erson, OR 97352 Ph: (914) 419-93 4 • je .weld@bayer.com Ph: (541) 928-9999 jolson@proseeds.net • henry@allianceseedco.com DLF PICKSEED USA e Sturgeon SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO 33149 ighway 99E Eric Nelson Tangent, OR 97389 14111 Sco slawn Road Ph: (541) 918-1015 • jsturgeon@dlfna.com Marysville, O 43041 Ph: (937) 243-2397 • eric.nelson@sco s.com DOUBLE ‘D’ TURF Dennis DeSanctis r. 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If any of your information Barry Levi , Dennis Smith 621 Edwards Road Parsippany, NJ 07054 has changed or needs updating, Ph: (973) 227-0552 • Fx: (973) 227-3174 barry@levi sllc.com • dennis@levi sllc.com email execdirector@njturfgrass.org. 3 Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org President’s Message: DAVE SCHELL David Schell NJTA President Greetings and welcome to fall! I am very proud of the people I have served with and all our accomplishments during my time serving the Rutgers I, like many of you, welcome the fall Turfgrass Research Center, its Faculty and students. season with open arms and look forward to the time of a little less stress focusing On behalf of the BOD, I thank you for your continued again on providing the highest quality support as an NJTA member. Here’s to a very successful playing surfaces for everyone’s enjoyment in New Jersey. fall turfgrass season. May you enjoy the turf far more than you manage the turf. On behalf of the NJTA Board of Directors, and the faculty of Rutgers University, I want to thank everyone who par- We look forward to seeing everyone at the New Jersey ticipated in this year’s Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days. It was a tremendous success and was great to see Green Expo in Atlantic City this December! everyone in attendance over the two days. I would also like Respectfully, to thank our many sponsors for their generous support of Field Days and the programs. We would not be as success- ful without your support! Dave Schell As I write my last President’s message for the NJTA, it oc- NJTA President curred to me that I have fostered many great relationships during my seven years on the Board, along with equally as many friendships. I will continue to work with the NJTA in whatever capacity they may need, including pursuing and developing the next group of leaders for this terrific organization. The New Jersey Turfgrass Association Board of Directors is looking for individuals from all turfgrass disciplines to join a committee and share your ideas on how to make the Association prepare and move toward the future. We have committees for Finance, Field Days, Green Expo, Golf Classic, Social Media, Clippings Magazine, and Silent Auctions at both the Golf Classic and at Field Days. You can meet only when your specific committee is getting together to plan for their event. Who knows, you might even want to join the Board and work alongside some Dave Schell, NJTA President (l) with of the most dedicated people working on your behalf all Dr. Matt Elmore, Rutgers University. year long. I would encourage you to speak to any Board member if you have an interest in getting more involved Photo Taken at 2019 Field Days with your association or contact me directly to discuss how you can help! www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 4 Be in g P osi ti ve T oda y How do I verify my licensing and course histories with NJDEP? Your Executive Director Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP Follow the d rec on below to acce Everywhere you look there are positive sayings on Commerc al Appl cator L cen ng n orma on pictures, on pillows, in books, on cards, and stories on social media. There are those who try to share some- 1. Go to www.pcpnj.org thing good with their family and co-workers each day. . nder the head ng About cl ck on the Others say ‘love you’ to friends as well as to fam- Pe c de l nk ily. Some wear colors that reflect moods - happiness in yellow, good energy in red, and calmness in royal . Take you to L cen e and Reg tra on page. blue, or anything with sparkle. Water sooths many a Cl ck nl ne Report n nl ne Payment soul, and much music brings calm to hectic lives. and Report ec on. . n ne t page o Pe c de Control Program Some speak to anyone they meet personally or profes- Cl ck on Commerc al Cer ed Pe c de sionally, and ask their name too. Others try to pay a Appl cator pec c n orma on or on compliment to someone they meet for the first time. other l nk you may need. Some share corny or fun jokes with friends, or have a play on words or a funny sarcastic reply in conversa- tion. Many believe in ‘paying it forward’ any chance they can. You could call these individuals a ‘pollyanna’ (an excessively cheerful or optomistic person) but that’s okay. They would rather be known as that than to be known as a grouch. There are just so many things in one’s business or personal life that can bring one- down, are negative, and don’t fit into “their world”. Life is too short to spend time worrying about things Do you have an article that they have no control over...so they don’t. would be great to share with other NJTA members about the turfgrass industry? Enough about the positive kind. What about you? How do you get through your day? Are there specific We would love to include a bio about you things you do to stay positive? Do you find good- and your company. We would love to hear ness in the little things? Do you give your best to what’s important to you. your kids, your family, and your work? If you could change something, what might it be? You don’t have Please consider connecting, sharing and to tell me...just do your best to do it! Happy Fall! sending your ideas, your thoughts, your perspectives and your articles. Tell Us What You Think. Email them to: execdirector@njturfgrass.org Cece Peabody, Executive Director Thanks in advance! 5 Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org Rutgers Research Field Days Wrap Up by Craig Tolley, NJTA Director County College of Morris It’s always good to start the Rutgers Turfgrass Re- search Field Days [July 30 & 31] by greeting the entire Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification and the op- portunity to take the Certification Exam. NJTA team and Executive Director, Cece Peabody, Angela Day two of field days returned to the Rutgers Adelphi Re- Adamchak, and other staff -- Carol Carlucci, Marsha Ben- search Center farm. The day started with popular Sport ovengo, Anne Diglio, Barbara Fitzgerald, Ellen Clarke, Field Managers Association of New Jersey’s annual trade and Jane Meyer -- all who helped make sure this was an- show and time to visit the NJ Turfgrass Foundation’s si- other successful Field Day. lent auction. This also provided attendees the opportunity to see several equipment demonstrations (sponsored by the This year the Rutgers Turfgrass Field Days were great SFMANJ) throughout the day as part of the educational and informative. The turn out was larger than in previ- sessions. ous years, with near record breaking attendance, and the weather fully cooperated. The field day committee would We had Dr. Matthew Elmore return to present his work on like to thank the many sponsors and volunteers who helped weed control at this farm. There were studies on the pro- make this years’ field days happen and run smoothly. grams for control of annual bluegrass in cool-season turf, and the use of synthetic and alternative her- This year we started at the New Brunswick bicides for broadleaf weeds and crabgrass Hort Farm 11 research farm, with the early control. There was an additional review of morning Core session and had time to visit managing False-Green Kyllinga. the annual silent auction. The day contin- ued with presentations on the variety trials Dr. William Meyer and Dr Stacy Bonos (Mr. Brad Park’s Application of Traffic to were present to discuss the progress on the Kentucky Bluegrass, and Dr. Stacy Bonos’ NTEP studies being conducted at Adelphia. Wear Tolerance in Putting and Fairways Attendees were able to see the plots for the trials). There was also a review of the es- 2017 Kentucky Bluegrass trial, 2014 Fine tablishment of 2018 NTEP Tall Fescue and Fescue trial, 2018 Tall Fescue trial, and the Fine Fescue seeding trial. 2016 Perennial Ryegrass trial. Attendees were provided with updates on the latest re- Dr. Bruce Clarke gave a presentation on the Identification search on disease control. Dr . Bruce Clarke discussed his and Control of Important Landscape and Sports Diseases work on evaluation of fungicides for control of Summer in NJ, while Dr. James Murphy shared an informative pre- Patch, Gray Leaf Spot and Pythium Blight. Dr. Ning Zhang sentation on Turfgrass Fertilizer Label Interpretation. This reviewed a project examining the effect of Bentgrass Culti- day ended with a Core session presented by Pat Hastings. var and the number of fungicide applications for control of Dollar Spot. Later on in the day, there was a presentation A follow up survey was sent to all pre-registered attendees on the control of Brown Patch on Colonial Bentgrass with and the feedback on both days was quite positive. Thanks fungicides and Biological products. to all who participated. Dr Matthew Elmore was available to share some of the If you missed attending one or both Rutgers Turfgrass results of his work in weed control. He shared the progress Research Field days, you’ll just have to come next year. on a study looking at pre-emergent programs for control The dates are Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29th. of goosegrass on fairways. There was a study looking at the use of plant growth regulars annual bluegrass weevil control programs to manage Annual Bluegrass in Fairway Turf. Remember to Renew Your 2020 NJTA Membership This day additionally included several presentations on or Join NJTA new technology. Attendees were able to learn the use of when you sign up for the Green Expo. remote sensing and automation technology for turfgrass You can also sign in at www.njturfgrass.org management. There was also a presentation looking at the and renew or join online. use of Finer-Textured Topdressing on creeping bentgrass and a review of the 2015 Bentgrass Putting Test on USGA www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 6 ew Jer ey Leg la e pdate by Matt Lindner, Legislative Chair and Michael Reed, Director The New ersey Senate and Assembly are currently on a break we have been told they will be back sometime in mid to late November. When they come back into session this will be the lame duck session of the New er- sey Legislature. The Senate and Assembly will continue to meet from November until the beginning of anuary, when the legislature will adjourn and the new session will begin. ere are some bills that we are keeping an eye on for lame duck. Although there’s not an indication that these bills will move, they have moved a considerable way through the process and we will continue to monitor for any action: m th A Calabre e - Directs DEP to classify neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides. These bills are opposed by many sectors of the industry due to the fact that banning neonics is not based on peer reviewed science. Neonics were developed to be safe for mammalian species and are a great al- ternative to older chemistries. Currently on Second Reading in the Senate. No movement in the Assembly. A-2558 DeAngelo (D14)/S2505 Oroho (R24) - Vegetation Management Response Act concerns vegetation management related to electric public utility infrastructure. This bill is opposed by arborist and Shade Tree Com- missions. The bill is currently on 2nd Reading in the Senate and has passed in the Assembly. Industry groups have sent recommended amendments to the sponsors to address industry concerns. A-1676 Dancer (R12) - Establishes certain re uirements for a State entity planting vegetation in certain circum- stances provides for preferences for N businesses providing such vegetation. Currently on Second Reading in the Assembly. No movement in the Senate. A-4492 Houghtaling (D11)/S-3000 Bateman (R-16) - Establishes ersey Native Plants Program. Currently on Second Reading in the Assembly. Currently awaiting action in the Senate Budget and Appropriations Commi ee. 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Currently on Second Reading in the Assembly. No movement in the Senate. A Tully Andr e c ak - Creates Pollinator Pathway designation for municipalities. Cur- rently on Second Reading in the Assembly. No movement in the Senate. A Houghtal ng Andr e c ak - Re uires State Board of Agriculture to provide list of envi- ronmentally harmful plant species to certain commi ees of Legislature each year. Currently on Second Reading in the Assembly. No movement in the Senate. A wa n Andr e c ak ) - Establishes pollinator-friendly label for plants. Currently on Second Reading in the Assembly. No movement in the Senate. A Tully Andr e c ak - Directs DEP to establish pollinator habitat program for closed land- lls. Currently on Second Reading in the Assembly. No movement in the Senate. A Houghtal ng Andr e c ak - Directs DEP to establish leasing program for State-owned land to be used and managed as pollinator habitat. Currently on Second Reading in the Assembly. No movement in the Senate. AJR80 Taliaferro (D3) - Establishes ealthy Pollinators Task Force . No movement in the Senate. Have a great turfgrass Use the following codes to book your hotel room at story to share? The Borgata for Green Expo: Taken an ntere ng CALL 609-317-1000 turfgrass picture? Borgata Classic Rooms @ $105/night: GBNJT19 Send it to us, so we can include it in the next issue! The Water Club Rooms e ma l to @ $125/night: execdirector@njturfgrass.org GTWTG19 www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 8 FIELD DAYS 2019 SNAP SHOTS www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 9 More FIELD DAYS 2019 SNAP SHOTS Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 10 www.njturfgrass.org Green Expo 2019 is Ready to Roll by Chris Carson, Expo Chair Echo Lake Country Club • Our presenting partner, Rutgers University’s ENGAGE • EXPERIENCE • EXCEL Center for Turfgrass Science, uses our conference as one of their key meeting spots. During Expo, a lot of impor- Register Today! tant behind the scenes work gets accomplished, made Use form in Clippings, or online at: possible by many key people from the various turf and www.njturfgrass.org landscape disciplines present. In turn, funds generated by Expo above costs are filtered back into support programs M ost of the people reading this article are aware of at Rutgers, funds that support the many important goals of the Turf Center. It’s a true partnership, one that is based the many benefits that come from attending Expo at the on mutual support and respect, and your attendance at Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City, December 10-12… but I Expo helps make important work happen in New Bruns- thought it would be helpful to remind our readers of the wick. benefits that our turfgrass profession derives from your attendance: • We know that you love attend- • You know that, on a cost per credit basis, Expo ing the many social is one of the best values available for you to achieve the activities that are of- recertification credits you need to maintain your pesticide fered throughout our applicator licenses, and to obtain other important cred- show, and that you its including Category 13 for those who maintain school enjoy the chance to properties. Did you know that the NJDEP relies just as unwind after a long heavily on organizations like ours to provide the educa- day of education tion needed to maintain an applicator workforce that is with your peers to trained in safe and proper application? As a part of our re- talk shop or to just reconnect with old friends and to make sponsibilities for putting on our show, we –and by “we” I new ones. The companies and associations involved in mean our Executive Director Cece Peabody and her staff- underwriting these events love it that you are there, too; are responsible for keyboarding every name and every it’s their chance to meet and greet old and new customers class attended into the DEP database. This takes a full and to pay back some of the loyalty you’ve displayed by week or more post-Expo, and as you might imagine, is a your purchasing power. We are a relationship business, tedious chore, but it’s all a part of the job that we so will- and I’m happy to say that the relationships and loyalty ingly undertake on your behalf. and support that exist in New Jersey and surrounding ar- eas are strong indeed! And if you want to see another im- • Our colleagues and business partners display portant display of support, you need look no further than their wares and services at our trade show, and we know the many sponsors who have stepped forward to help un- that you value the ability to meet one-on-one with these derwrite the many events at our show. They deserve all key members of our profession so that you may have the of our thanks, and I hope you will take the opportunity latest information and see all that is offered to help us of doing that when you see these important people at the do our jobs better. But did you know that without their trade show or in the meeting rooms. loyal support, our show would be significantly smaller and have much less of a positive impact on our careers? The 30 dedicated professionals on the Expo Committee That’s why we supply our food and drink on the show invite you to attend our 44th annual event this year. We floor, to make it more of a party atmosphere and to en- know that our education program is on the highest lev- courage all attendees to meet with our business partners el, and that there is much to learn from our world-class to discuss your needs. It’s a win-win for all when the par- speaker list. We also know that the social aspects of our ty and the conversation continues to closing time. show, including the vitally important “hallway conversa- tions” that can reveal so much and provide those small • A number of sister organizations use Expo, and tips that can prove to be so useful in our business, are a the confluence of over 1200 attendees who share similar big part of the reason to attend. It’s a three-day confer- interests, to connect with their members, enroll new ones ence packed with fun, education and camaraderie, and it and to understand the many needs and wants of a wide will be made better if YOU are there. variety of green industry professionals. Did you know that these organizations also attend so that their presence is more widely known and understood, or, in the case of Over 1200 friends and colleagues the NJ Green Industry Council, to raise significant fund- are waiting to greet you ing through their silent auction that allows them to do their important work? at Expo 2019! 11 Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org Musser Foundation Award of Excellence by Shaun Barry, Director In 1969 . Burton Musser passed away. For three In our last issue of Clippings, Dr Philip Vines from Rutgers decades he led the Turfgrass Program at Penn State. was highlighted as the 2019 Award winner. e joins a Upon his death it was determined that a foundation long list of winners from Rutgers. The Award was rst should be created in his name. By the end of the year given in 19 9. There have been 3 winners coming from the Foundation was created. Dr Fred Grau was Presi- 15 di erent universities. Dr Ma Elmore won in 2015 dent for 20 years. e was succeeded in 19 9 by Dr. while he was at Texas A&M so we can’t add him but we Frank Dobie who still held that position as of 201 . are glad that he is at Rutgers. The Intention of the Foundation is to recogni e and The 10 winners below won while they were at Rutgers. honor doctoral graduate students in turfgrass sci- ence and related disciplines without partiality to 1990: Melodee L. Frazer region or special interest. The award is given to out- 1993: Karen A. Plumley standing Ph.D candidates who in the nal phase of their graduate studies demonstrate overall excel- 2001: Stacy A. Bonos lence throughout their doctoral program in Turfgrass 2003: Eric T. Watkins Research. 2009: Jo Anne Crouch 2013: Emily B. Merewit This is one of the most prestigious awards any candi- date in the last year of their Ph.D Program hopes to 2016: Lisa Beirn win. 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Your next question is: Superintendent, Metuchen Golf & Country Club Who do I follow? Sure you should follow your NJTA Director, Social Media Committee Chair friends and colleagues. They provide you with new ideas, support, and personal friendships. Keeping professional development in sight, follow- ing University professors, PhD. And Masters Candi- dates is important in many ways. First, they will keep you current on research and trending topics. Secondly, it’s a great way to strike up a conversation with them. Sending them a quick comment or ques- tion allows you to engage with them directly in a public forum. They are typically more than happy to Social Media is a answer or comment on your question, thus allowing other followers to review or chime in on the discus- sion. It also allows Professors to possibly think about great research tool their research from the end users’ point of view. It’s a 2 way street that benefits the both of you. Finally, besides following Rutgers University, there are a lot of great minds throughout the country: Penn State, UGA (University of Georgia), NC State Use it to your (North Carolina State), UConn (University of Con- necticut), Tennessee etc. There are professors at each institution that you would not always have an advantage. opportunity to physically meet. So when RU Field Days or NJ Green Expo roll around, you can put a Name to a Face and have that “Ice Breaker” moment to expand on the conversation and/or start a new one altogether. Another genre to follow are your Vendors and Turf product companies. They are always sending out great information on current conditions and new products. Supporting these companies is important because they are there to help you produce the best product possible. They are always happy to give you advice and technical support on the products they produce and sell. Always keep in mind that Social Media is a great research tool. Use it to your advantage. Jason Osterhoudt www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 13 GOLF SESSIONS T. Bloom . Radenbu h A. l on . Mc onald . Purner J. Hoyle E. owl ng A. uny P. Jacob J. Robert . hang TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 - AM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 - PM GOLF SESSIONS 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM GOLF SESSIONS 1:00 - 4:00 PM 9:00 - 9:30 Meet & Greet Board Members, Breakfast 1:00 - 2:00 How to Ask for and Get Budget Increases 9:30 - 9:45 Grow Your Association, Grow Yourself Chris Carson, Echo Lake Country Club 9:45 - 10:30 Fully Staffed! Recruit and Retain Valuable 2:00 - 3:00 Inside the Ropes: A Discussion with the Man Employees Tyler Bloom, Director of Grounds and Behind the 90 Holes of Bethpage State Park Facilities, Sparrows Point Country Club, Baltimore, MD Andrew Wilson, Bethpage State Park 10:30 - 11:30 Adapting to the New Norm: Creative Management 3:00 - 4:00 Tips from a Professional Headhunter Solutions - A Panel Discussion Armen Suny, Kopplin Kuebler & Wallace • Mike Tardogno, Moderator, Skyway Golf Course • Tyler Bloom, Sparrows Point Country Club TRADE SHOW & DINNER 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Jason Osterhoudt, Metuchen Golf Club Grand Opening - Sponsored by SYNGENTA • Jennifer Torres, Makefield Highlands Golf Club “Dine Around” - Sponsored by BASF • Victor Frederico, Tavistock Country Club Beverages - Sponsored by LABAR GOLF RENOVATIONS 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM CORE SESSION - SEE PAGE 3 Credits: 2 - 3A Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers University Concurrent Session - Credits: 5 CORE • 1 ProFACT Plant Diagnostic Lab 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM All Attendees LUNCH 5:30 - 6:00 • (1-3A Credit) The Trouble with New Jersey Pines 1 Sponsored by STORR TRACTOR COMPANY 6:30 - 7:00 • (1-3A Credit) The Trouble with New Jersey Pines 2 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 - AM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 - PM GOLF SESSIONS 8:30 - 11:30 AM TRADE SHOW & LUNCH 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM LUNCH Sponsored by TREE - TECH • Credits: 2 - 3A Credit: 1 - 3B Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers University 7:00-8:30 Rutgers Turfgrass Advisory Board Breakfast 12:30 - 1:00 • (1-3A Credit) The Trouble with New Jersey Pines 3 – BY INVITE - 1:30 - 2:00 • (1-3A Credit) The Trouble with New Jersey Pines 4 8:30 - 9:00 Understanding the Lifespan of Golf Course Features: Useful Life of Golf Course Assets GOLF SESSIONS 2:30 - 5:00 PM (Bunkers, Drains, Tees, Maintenance Facility, Credit: 4 - 3B Bridges, Stairs) 2:30 - 3:00 Management of Bacterial Etiolation and Decline Stephen Kay, Stephen Kay Golf Design Dr. Joseph Roberts, University of Maryland 9:00 - 9:30 Silvery-Thread Moss: Niche Pest or Weed of 3:00 - 3:30 Golf Turf 2019 Seasonal Update: The View from the Future? Dr. Zane Raudenbush, Ohio State Univ Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Laboratory 9:30 - 10:15 Fairway Regrassing - Can You Afford Not to Richard Buckley, Rutgers University Do It? Paul Jacobs, USGA & John Hoyle, CGCS, Corning Country Club, Corning, NY 3:30 - 4:00 New Trends in Aeration and Topdressing 10:15 - 11:00 Bayonne Golf Club Story: A Most Audacious Elliott Dowling, USGA and Improbable Journey 4:00 - 4:30 Exploring the Turfgrass Microbiome: Case Studies Dr. Richard Hurley, Rutgers University (retired) Involving National Mall and Dollar Spot Management 11:00 - 11:30 New Turf Maintenance Facilities - Building Dr. Joseph Roberts, Univ of MD & Ning Zhang, Rutgers U or Improving Them JIm L. Ehret P.E., 4:30 - 5:00 Weed Management in Fine Fescue Areas Ehret Club Construction Consulting Steve McDonald, Turf Disease Control Solutions THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 - AM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 - PM RUTGERS SESSIONS 8:30 AM - NOON CORE SESSION 1:00-3:00 PM Credits: 4 - 3B 1:00 - 3:00 CORE Session Credits: 4 CORE 8:30 - 9:00 The Pesticide Pipeline: The Evolving Techno- Rick Fletcher, Nufarm logy of Plant Protection Dr. Lane Tredway, Syngenta Using Chemistry Properly 9:00 - 9:30 Environmental Impact of Your Pest Control This session will evaluate all aspects of decisions and actions you undertake in the application of a pesticide product and what Program Dr. Jennifer Grant, Cornell University you can do to maximize the results. 9:30 - 10:15 The Rutgers Breeding Story: Breeding, Selection and Problem Solving OPTIONAL SESSION: ProFACT 1:00 - 5:00 PM Dr. William Meyer & Dr. Stacy Bonos, Rutgers Univ. 10:15 - 10:30 BREAK Professional Fertilizer Application Certification & Training 10:30 - 11:15 How to Best Use Weed Control Products 1:00 - 3:00 TRAINING Credits: 3 ProFACT on your Course: Tips and Techniques on SPANISH or ENGLISH: (2 separate rooms) timing, product selection and application Prepare for the ProFACT Fertilizer applicator’s exam methods Dr. Matt Elmore, Rutgers University or get credits. Spanish: Dr. Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University & Dr. Aaron Patton, Purdue University English: Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University 11:15 - 12:00 How to Construct a Disease Control 3:00 - 5:00 CERTIFICATION EXAM ($90 Exam Fee) Program: A case study on how to SPANISH or ENGLISH: (2 separate rooms) establish a program that works for you Spanish: Dr. Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University English: Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University NewDON’T Jersey GREEN MISSEXPO: THE Call: (973)EARLY 812-6467 •REGISTRATION DEADLINE• Email: Fax: (973) 812-6529 • Web: www.njturfgrass.org -- NOVEMBER 11 execdirector@njturfgrass.org 4 14 Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org NJTA2019_Green Expo Brochure_.indd 4 9/21/19 9:36 AM LAWN & LANDSCAPE SESSIONS . Kay M. Reed . Bro M. Elmore R. Hurley P. ne A. Koppenho er . T rpak J. rant R. Buckley . Bono TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 CORE SESSION 9:00 - 11:30 AM & LUNCH LAWN & LANDSCAPE 1:00 - 4:00 PM Credits: 5 CORE • 1 ProFACT Credits: 1 - 3B • 2 - 3A • 1 CORE • 1 ProFACT 9:00 - 10:00 Select the Correct Nozzle for Proper 1:00 - 2:00 Key Diseases of Herbaceous Ornamentals in Coverage, Effective Applications, and Landscape Beds Richard Buckley, Rutgers Univ 2:00 - 2:30 The Right Plant in the Right Place Operator Safety Brad Park, Rutgers University Dr. Karen Plumley, Rutgers University 10:00 - 10:30 Pesticide Jeopardy (Game Show & Prizes) 2:30 - 3:00 Make the Correct Seed Choice to Reduce Michael Reed, Synatek Solutions Pests and Chemical Controls Dr. William Meyer, Rutgers University 10:30 - 11:30 NJDEP Update: What You Need to Know 3:00 - 4:00 Spreader and Sprayer Calibration 101: to Stay in Compliance Maximizing Spring Broadleaf Weed Control Stephen Bross, NJDEP Dr. Zane Raudenbush, Ohio State University NJLCA 1:00 - 4:00 PM PAVER PROJECTS - Pg 3 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM All Attendees LUNCH Sponsored by STORR TRACTOR COMPANY TRADE SHOW & DINNER 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Grand Opening - Sponsored by SYNGENTA “Dine Around” - Sponsored by BASF Beverages - Sponsored by LABAR GOLF RENOVATIONS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 LAWN & LANDSCAPE 8:30 - 11:30 AM TRADE SHOW & LUNCH 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Credits: 3 - 3B • 1 - 3A • 2 ProFACT LUNCH by TREE - TECH • BEVERAGES by LABAR GOLF RENOVATIONS 8:30 - 9:00 Gray Leaf Spot on the Home Lawn Credits: 2 - 3A Dr. Phillip Vines, Rutgers University Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers University 9:00 - 10:00 All You Ever Wanted to Know About Grubs... 12:30 - 1:00 • (1-3A Credit) The Trouble with New Jersey Pines 3 and Then Some Dr. Albrecht Koppenhofer, Rutgers 1:30 - 2:00 • (1-3A Credit) The Trouble with New Jersey Pines 4 10:00 - 10:30 The Microbiome: Potential for Better Pest Control and Nutrient Management LAWN & LANDSCAPE 2:30-5:00 PM Dr. Joseph Roberts, University of Maryland Credits: 3 - 3B • 1 CORE • 2 ProFACT 10:30 - 11:00 Alternatives to Roundup 2:30 - 3:00 Controlling Fairy Ring in Lawns Dr. Matt Elmore, Rutgers University Dr. Lane Tredway, Syngenta 11:00 - 11:30 Lawn Renovation Options Dr. James Murphy, Rutgers University 3:00 - 3:30 Application Technology for Lawncare Dr. Zane Raudenbush, Ohio State University 3:30 - 4:00 Eco Lawn Care: How to Do It and How to NJLCA OPTIONAL: ICPI SESSION - DAY 1 • 8 AM-4 PM Market It! Dr. Jennifer Grant, Cornell University Concrete Pa er n taller Cour e and Cer ca on 4:00 - 4:30 Dealing with Climate Changes in 8:00 - 12:00 Safety, Soil, and Base Materials Lawn Management Dr. Bingru Huang, Rutgers Univ 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch in the Trade Show 4:30 - 5:00 Updating Your Grassy Weed Program 1:00 - 4:00 Bedding, Edges, and Installation Dr. Aaron Patton, Purdue University THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 BUCKLEY’S BOOT CAMP 8:30 AM - NOON CORE SESSION 1:00 - 3:00 PM Richard Buckley returns for this year’s edition of his ‘boot camp’, where he 1:00 - 3:00 CORE Session Credits: 4 CORE will share important data in a lively and straight-shooting manner. Richard RickCORE Fletcher,1:00-3:00 Nufarm PM is consistently rated as one of our most popular speakers, and this session Using Chemistry Properly is sure to be both useful and entertaining. This session will evaluate all aspects of decisions and actions Credits: 3 - 3A (8:30 - 10) & 3 - 3B (10:15 - 12) you undertake in the application of a pesticide product and what 8:30 - 10:00 Spotted Lanternfly and Lots of Other Suckers you can do to maximize the results. 10:00 - 10:15 Break OPTIONAL SESSION: ProFACT 1:00 - 5:00 PM 10:15 - 12:00 Fungicides and Fungicide Use in Professional Fertilizer Application Certification & Training Landscape Turf: How to Build Your Program 1:00 - 3:00 TRAINING Credits: 3 ProFACT 12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN SPANISH or ENGLISH: (2 separate rooms) NJLCA OPTIONAL: ICPI SESSION - DAY 2 • 8 AM-4 PM Prepare for the ProFACT Fertilizer applicator’s exam or get credits - Spanish or English. Total Cred t or both day Spanish: Dr. Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University CP CE and L C Land cape ndu try Cer ed CE English: Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University Concrete Pa er n taller Cour e and Cer ca on 3:00 - 5:00 CERTIFICATION EXAM ($90 Exam Fee) 8:00 AM - 12:00 Job Planning, Layout and Maintenance SPANISH or ENGLISH: (2 separate rooms) 12:00 PM - 1:00 Lunch on your own Spanish: Dr. Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University 1:00 PM - 4:00 Tips and Exam English: Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University 5 New Jersey GREEN EXPO: Call: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 • Web: www.njturfgrass.org • Email: execdirector@njturfgrass.org DON’T MISS THE EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE -- NOVEMBER 11 NJTA2019_Green Expo Brochure_.indd 5 9/21/19 9:36 AM Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 15 www.njturfgrass.org SPORTS FIELDS SESSIONS L. Tredway R. Cabrera A. Patton B. Clarke K. Plumley B. Park B. Meyer B. Huang J. Murphy R. Fletcher J. Ehret TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 CORE SESSION 9:00 - 11:30 AM & LUNCH SPORTS FIELDS SESSION 1:00 - 4:00 PM Credits: 5 CORE • 1 ProFACT Credits: 2 - 3B • 1 - 3A • 2 - 13 9:00 - 10:00 Select the Correct Nozzle for Proper 1:00 - 1:30 New Jersey School IPM Update Coverage, Effective Applications, and Stephen Bross, NJDEP Operator Safety Brad Park, Rutgers University 1:30 - 2:00 Reduce Fungicide Use at Schools: Selecting Disease Resistant Perennial Ryegrass Varieties for Overseed- 10:00 - 10:30 Pesticide Jeopardy (Game Show & Prizes) ing Dr. Phillip Vines, Rutgers University Michael Reed, Synatek Solutions 2:00 - 3:00 Professional Relationships: A Key to Success Virgil Caputo, Monroe Twsp, Jim Iannetti, Middlesex Boro 3:00 - 3:30 Integrated White Grub Control Strategies on School 10:30 - 11:30 NJDEP Update: What You Need to Know and Municipal Grounds to Stay in Compliance Dr. Albrecht Koppenhofer, Rutgers University Stephen Bross, NJDEP 3:30 - 4:00 IPM Tools for Diagnosing Insect Problems in Trees and Shrubs on School and Municipal Grounds 11:30 - 1:00 All Attendees LUNCH Richard Buckley, Rutgers University Sponsored by STORR TRACTOR COMPANY TRADE SHOW & DINNER 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 SPORTS FIELDS SESSION 7:30 - 11:30 AM TRADE SHOW & LUNCH 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Credits: 1 - 3B • 4 - 13 • 1 ProFACT LUNCH Sponsored by TREE - TECH 7:30 - 8:30 Early Bird Sports Field Managers Credits: 2- 3A Networking Roundtable Sabrina Tirpak, Rutgers University 8:30 - 9:00 Annual Business Meeting & 12:30 - 1:00 • (1-3A Credit) The Trouble with New Jersey Pines 3 Awards Presentation 1:30 - 2:00 • (1-3A Credit) The Trouble with New Jersey Pines 4 9:00 - 9:45 The Year in Review: Reducing Pesticide Use During 2019 Brad Park, Rutgers University SPORTS FIELDS SESSION 2:30 - 5:00 PM 9:45 - 10:30 Sports Field Topdressing: What Are Your Goals? Dr. James Murphy, Rutgers University 2:30 - 3:00 Conditioner Use in Skin Surface Management 10:30 - 11:30 Rutgers Athletic Field Management Program Dan Purner, Somerset Patriots, Bridgewater, NJ Matt Henn, Rutgers University Athletics 3:00 - 3:30 Cultural and Chemical Control of Weeds on School and Municipal Sports Fields Dr. Aaron Patton, Purdue University 3:30 - 5:00 PANEL: Skin Surface Management at Different Levels of Play Moderator: Dan Purner • Matt Henn, Rutgers University Athletics Jim Iannetti, Middlesex Borough, NJ • Virgil Caputo, Monroe Twsp, NJ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 CORE SESSION 1:00 - 3:00 PM OPTIONAL SESSION: ProFACT 1:00 - 5:00 PM 12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN Professional Fertilizer Application Certification & Training 1:00 - 3:00 CORE Session Credits: 4 CORE 1:00 - 3:00 TRAINING Credits: 3 ProFACT Rick Fletcher, Nufarm SPANISH or ENGLISH: (2 separate rooms) Using Chemistry Properly Prepare for the ProFACT Fertilizer applicator’s exam This session will evaluate all aspects of decisions and actions or get credits - Spanish or English. you undertake in the application of a pesticide product and what Spanish: Dr. Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University you can do to maximize the results. English: Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University Early Registration Ends on 3:00 - 5:00 CERTIFICATION EXAM ($90 Exam Fee) Monday, November 11th! SPANISH or ENGLISH: (2 separate rooms) Register Today! Use Form or Spanish: Dr. Raul Cabrera, Rutgers University Online: www.njturfgrass.org English: Dr. Jim Murphy, Rutgers University New Jersey GREEN EXPO: Call: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 • Web: www.njturfgrass.org • Email: execdirector@njturfgrass.org 6 DON’T MISS THE EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE -- NOVEMBER 11 NJTA2019_Green Expo Brochure_.indd 6 9/21/19 9:36 AM 16 Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org Congrats to Joseph Clark of Rutgers University! He has been selected to receive the 2019 Honorary American FFA (Future Farmers of America) Degree. This award recognizes individuals who have provided exceptional support of school- Authorized Direct Distributor of based agricultural education and FFA. Excerpt from Joe’s award letter: “In recognition of his outstanding contribution to growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture, it is our pleasure to For more information contact: Tim Gerzabek (609) 221-9240 award..this degree.” “THE BEST BENTGRASS PROGRAM IN THE WORLD” 007 CREEPING BENTGRASS 1-800-445-2251 ● www.sroseed.com www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2019 17 New Jersey Turfgrass Association (NJTA) proudly presents the New Jersey GREEN EXPO Turf & GREEN EXPO 2019 Landscape Conference, in partnership with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of NJ (GCSANJ), in cooperation with Rutgers University/School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), Sports Field Managers Association of NJ (SFMANJ), and NJ Green Industry Council (NJGIC). Register Online: WWW.NJTURFGRASS.ORG ATTE EE RE TRAT Tue ecember Thur ecember The B R ATA Hotel Atlan c C ty J AT TE EE F RMAT . E F R ONE AT TE EE. PR T CLEARL . PL C ATE F R M RE AT TE EE . 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Rev. 9/9/19 Reg ter L E www.n tur gra .org MA L FA to REE E P ce Keep Copy or your Record ate Rece ed 18 Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org 25th Anniversary of ECONOMIC SURVEY CONTACTS Rutgers Turfgrass If you have any questions about the Research Golf Classic NJ Turfgrass Economic Survey on the next page (20), in 2020 please contact: The Rutgers Turfgrass Research Classic has raised $1,930,000 in the last 24 years. Mr. Kevin P. Sullivan Every dollar has and will continue to go to Assistant Director of Statistical Analysis The Center For Turfgrass Science. These dollars have Office of Research Analytics led to problem-solving research, student scholarships Rutgers/NJ Agricultural Experiment Stn. and new facilities. When answers are needed, people Martin Hall, Room 003 reach out to Rutgers and their work has benefited New Brunswick, NJ 08901 everyone in the Turfgrass industry. E-Mail: kps@njaes.rutgers.edu Please take a moment now and enter May 4, 2020 into your calendar so you won’t chance missing Dr. Bruce B. Clarke, Ph.D., next year’s event. We will reach the 2 million dollar Director, Center for Turfgrass Science level as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. 59 Dudley Rd - Foran Hall, Rm 338 School of Environmental & Biological Sciences, As always it will be THE event not to miss as we try Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and exceed the 402 golfers we had in 2019. New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8520 Plan on meeting and greeting the scientists E-Mail: Bruce.Clarke@rutgers.edu from Rutgers as you enjoy a day filled with golf and great food. WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY NEED AND BUDGET Tom Valentine Aquatrols has been the world leader in soil surfactant technology for more Territory Manager than 60 years. Our soil surfactants optimize soil moisture and improve irrigation tvalentine@aquatrols.com efficiency, resulting in significant water and energy savings. (610) 299-4470 With a full line of soil surfactant products backed up by sound science and independent research, we offer solutions for every need and budget. Contact your local Aquatrols distributor today or visit www.aquatrols.com for more information. 19 Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org RUTGERS TO DOCUMENT THE ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF TURFGRASS TO THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMY The benefits of turfgrass are many, including environmental benefits such as erosion prevention, groundwater recharge, cleaner air, cooler temperatures, and a healthy playing surface for recreational activities. In New Jer- sey, a very large industry has evolved to produce and deliver turfgrass products and services. Furthermore, this industry contributes to New Jersey’s economy in many ways. However, the economic magnitude and linkages of the New Jersey Turfgrass Industry are not well understood. Therefore, The NJ Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion and the Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science have endeavored to document the economic size and structure of the turfgrass industry in the State. BENEFITS OF THE SURVEY: • Documentation of turfgrass acreage in New Jersey. • Documentation of the economic value of turf and related production, service and maintenance expenditures. • Determine the need for support of future turfgrass research and education programs that provide science- based solutions to problems facing the turfgrass industry • Document the need for support of university and college turfgrass programs and facilities. • Identify how technology changes have impacted profitability within the turfgrass industry. • Measure the impact on growth and cost of business when affected by new insects, diseases, weeds and regulations. • Provide accurate data to assist legislators, researchers, businesses and homeowners in making informed decisions. WHAT? A NEW turfgrass industry survey; the last survey was conducted in 2001. WHO? The survey will be conducted by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in collabora- tion with the Office of Research Analytics and the Center for Turfgrass Science at the Rutgers School of Envi- ronmental and Biological Sciences, and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. WHEN? Launch target: December 2019 WHY? The purpose is to obtain up-to-date information on the nature, extent, and economic value and impact of the turfgrass industry in New Jersey. HOW? Lists of all known operations in each segment of turfgrass industry were obtained and combined. A sample was taken from the resulting list. Operations in this sample will be contacted in December 2019 and January 2020 to complete a questionnaire. Data collected will be statistically analyzed and expanded to prop- erly represent all facets of the turfgrass industry in New Jersey. RESULTS WILL MEASURE KEY STATISTICS FOR EACH SEGMENT OF THE TURFGRASS INDUSTRY • Number of hired workers • Value of unpaid family labor • Equipment expenses • Non-equipment expenses • Paid labor expenses • Maintained acreage of turf WHAT CAN YOU DO? PLEASE complete the turfgrass survey questionnaire either by mail or when con- tacted by an interviewer. REPORTS: Once the survey is tabulated, a publication will be prepared. Anyone receiving a questionnaire may request, on the survey form, a copy of the publication upon its completion. Others may contact the Center for Turfgrass Science at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences for a copy of the survey when it is completed. See Contact Info on previous page (19): Mr. Kevin Sullivan and/or Dr. Bruce Clarke www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 20 Better varieties for all your turf needs. MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE NJTA AND RUTGERS www.mtviewseeds.com 503-588-7333 info@mtviewseeds.com 21 Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 www.njturfgrass.org Meet the NJTA Board of Directors David Schell Rob Johnson Matt Lindner Matthew Sweatlock President Vice President Secretary Treasurer BASF Fisher & Son SavATree Cedar Park Cemetery Dennis DeSanctis Jr. Shaun Barry Jack Higgins Michael Reed Foundation Golf Classic Director Director President Chair EarthWorks SynaTek Double ‘D’ Turf Jason Osterhoudt Dr. Karen Plumley Craig Tolley Jeff Weld Director Golf Classic Director Director Metuchen Golf & Co-Chair County College BAYER Country Club of Morris Tracy Wadhams Chris Sherrington Donovan Maguigan Chris Carson Field Days Chair Director Director Expo Chair Traywood LLC Lawn Doctor Spingdale Golf Echo Lake Club Country Club Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP Dr. Bruce Clarke Dr. James Murphy Executive Director Advisor Advisor NJTA/NJTF Rutgers University Rutgers University Plays well with others. 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There’s always a week RCE of Essex County (973) 228-2210 between Thanksgiving and Green Expo. RCE of Gloucester County (856) 307-6450 2020 EVENTS RCE of Hudson County (201) 915-1399 RCE of Hunterdon County (908) 788-1339 Monday, May 4, 2020 RCE of Mercer County (609) 989-6830 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic RCE of Middlesex County (732) 398-5260 Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club ____ RCE of Monmouth County (732) 431-7260 Tuesday, July 28, 2020 RCE of Morris County (973) 285-8300 & Wednesday, July 29, 2020 RCE of Ocean County (732) 349-1246 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days RCE of Passaic County (973) 305-5740 Hort Farm II & Adelphia Farm _______ RCE of Salem County ( 56) 769-0090 Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - RCE of Somerset County (90 ) 526-6293 Thursday, December 10, 2020 RCE of Sussex County (973) 94 -3040 Green Expo Turf & Landscape Conference RCE of Union County (908) 654-9854 The Borgata Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, NJ RCE of Warren County (908) 475-6505 Please notify the NJTA office if any of the above numbers have changed. Thank you. 973-812-6467 • execdirector@njturfgrass.org www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 3 • 2019 23 First Class Mail PRESORT U.S. Postage PAID Wayne, NJ Permit #347 ew Jer ey Tur gra A oc a on 25 US ighway 46 W • Wayne, N 07470-6 01 Phone (973) 812-6467 • Fax (973) 812-6529 execdirector@njturfgrass.org • www.njturfgrass.org 2019 Board of Directors Dave Schell, President Rob Johnson, Vice President Ma Lindner, Secretary Ma Sweatlock, Treasurer Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP, Executive Director Dennis DeSanctis r, Foundation President Shaun Barry, Golf Classic Chairman Chris Carson, Expo Chairman Jack Higgins, Director Donovan Maguigan, Director Jason Osterhoudt, Director Dr. Karen Plumley, Director Mike Reed, Director Chris Sherrington, Director Craig Tolley, Director Tracy Wadhams, Director e Weld, Director Dr. Bruce Clarke, Advisor Dr. im Murphy, Advisor