Issue 2 • 2020 | VOL 103 New Je rsey GREEN EXPO Turf a n d Lan dscap e Con ferenc e Help Us Celebrate these NJTA Events in 2021! • Golf Classic - May 3, 2021 • Field Days - July 27 & 28, 2021 • Green Expo - December 7-9, 2021 New Jersey Turfgrass Association 50th Anniversary 1970 - 2020 Rutgers Turfgrass Research VIRTUAL Field Day Wednesday, October 7 O nly one of the NJTA events is being held this year, but in a different format. The Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Day will be a VIRTUAL day on October 7th. A link will be posted on the NJTA website and the Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science websites - click and start watching! These videos are being presented by several Rutgers professors and professionals and were filmed at Rutgers Hort Farm 2 or Adel- phia Farm, and are complimentary to all. Thanks to the sponsors of this event: BASF, Mountain View Seeds, A-LIST, Grass Roots, Bayer, Finch Services, DLF Pickseed, Helena, and Syngenta. 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And the result of this isolation has been both negative and (hopefully) positive. We have each had to ‘take time to breathe’ Anna Mary Garabedian and spend more time at home; we have found ways to stay in touch with others via Zoom, Skype, Face- time, or other apps; we have let our creative juices Born on April 14th come out for work, home, or school projects; some of Born at 3:34 pm. us have learned how to cook, have read more, have finally cleaned up and out the spaces in the office or She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz and at home that they ‘always planned to get to’ and now was 21 inches long. have. Some have attended church online -- and all of this has been part of a ‘new normal’. We are all es- sential workers but the pandemic certainly has taken Katie’s husband’s name is its toll on that; and many are going stir crazy, while Alex. others are enjoying the quiet. Families have shown how they are coping by singing CONGRATULATIONS! U-Tube songs; teachers have taught virtual classes, and Moms and Dads have homeschooled too. So, are there lessons learned from all of this hiberna- tion? When the offical pandemic eases up or has even gone, know this: we have learned to deal with adversity with a can-do attitude, with a creative sense of doing, and being thankful for the family and friends we have. Now that’s a celebration we can all share! 5 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2020 www.njturfgrass.org RUTGERS GOLF CLASSIC 2021 IS ON! by Shaun Barry, Chair The Rutgers Turfgrass Research Classic was all set The Classic Committee called all of our Premier, Eagle, Birdie and Par Sponsors and teams that were to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in May 2020. All committed to explain our decision. We didn’t want preparations were completed and the list of attendees them to hear about this secondhand. The responses was approaching the record of 402 golfers achieved were as would be expected. Everyone was in agree- in 2019. Unfortunately, COVID-19 overwhelmed our ment with our decision and many were expecting us world and almost every event was canceled or post- to make that decision. They are now looking forward poned. The Classic was no exception and was post- to May 3, 2021 for our delayed 25th Anniversary. poned to October 5, 2020. Thank you to everyone who has supported this event. All of the money raised goes to support the Center for Rutgers, the Center for Turfgrass Science, the NJT Turfgrass Science and will continue to do. The Clas- Foundation, and the Classic Committee responded sic Committee consists of volunteers who mirror the with renewed enthusiasm. Postponement was better respect that you and the industry have for the work than cancellation. We were lucky that Fiddler’s Elbow done by the scientists at Rutgers. had that one date in October where all three courses still available. We knew that there was still a possi- Please add the May 3, 2021, date to your calendar and bility that Covid would still be a concern and could join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the the reduce attendance but everyone was cautiously con- most successful Turfgrass Research fundraiser in the fident that the event would be held and that it would world. be a success. As we approached October, it became apparent that cancellation needed to be considered. Changes were being made to every part of the day. The shotgun start was changing to 10 minute tee times. A Continental Breakfast was replacing our breakfast buffet and with coffee and pastries being available only for takeout. Lunch would still be available on the course but be- cause the reception had to be eliminated the course would add extra stations offering different food choic- es. 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He was a great swimmer winning many com- team. They won most of their matches in the Stanley petitions. He led his CYO basketball team to two and Leslie Cups. Fran however was much more than state championships averaging 33 points a game. He just a golfer. played baseball and he thought it may have been his best sport. He was a pitcher with a sidearm delivery. He graduated in 1980 from the Rutgers Turfgrass He would start his curveball outside the plate scar- Program ( along with future GCSAA President Sean ing RH batters while relaxing LH batters because the Hoolehan ) and he could never say enough good things ball was way outside the strike zone until the ball about the program and the instructors that he had. He would snap across the plate for a strike. He was hard was a proud graduate who gave back as often as pos- to hit but when he had a bat in his hand the opposing sible. pitcher had to treat him very carefully. Matt Dob- bie shared an old newspaper clipping declaring that When Joe Bianco asked Fran for some suggestions on Francis Owsik had won the game for Metuchen with how to build a golf green at Hort Farm, Fran shared a 4 for 4 performance at bat. his insights and then proceeded to bring some help and they built the green. Fran was given the 2010 Rutgers He took up golf because his dad Frank was an excel- Turfgrass Alumni Association’s “Achievement Award.” lent golfer. Fran started as a caddy at Metuchen CC He also was the Keynote Speaker for the 2017 Rutgers and eventually became an assistant professional at Turfgrass Awards Banquet and was surprised with their Metuchen CC. His dream of being a head pro did not Award for Professional Achievement. happen but it wasn’t because his game wasn’t good enough. One year he finished in the top ten in the NJ Fran also had a great need to keep learning. If you ever State Open. Only really good golfers can do that. It attended a seminar and Fran was there you heard Fran doesn’t happen by accident. asking questions. These questions were timely and well thought out. We all learned from his inquisitive Fran started working on the maintenance crew nature. at Metuchen CC. and he fell in love with his new job. This love affair lasted 40 years. He became the Fran tried to follow something that his dad told him. It superintendent at Colonia CC, Tamarack GC and was to “speak less and listen more.” We agreed that this Lakewood CC. He retired from Lakewood after 21 was something both of us could do better. He ran out of years because of his leukemia but he never retired time but I will try to follow this good advice. from being a superintendent. Fran learned how to “Line Dance” and he was excel- Fran wanted to give back and help whenever he lent. Everyone wanted to dance with him. He also did could. He joined the GCSANJ BODs and served on a great job playing the accordion and was an excellent the PR Committee. He wanted to promote our as- cook and baker. His apple pies were legendary. He sociation. You may still see a GCSANJ tie or a GC- wrote several articles addressing issues in the turfgrass SANJ coaster or a GCSANJ decal around. These all industry. He read everything that he could find about were his promotional ideas. turfgrass. He truly was a “Renaissance Man.” Fran never stopped enjoying life. He had a memo- He was overwhelmed to find out that approximately rable golf trip to Ireland with several friends and su- 120 friends were constantly asking for updates. He perintendents. He played in the Centennial Cup at couldn’t believe it. He was proud of his sons Brett and Lahinch. This was a team event and he made a 15 Chris, their families and his ex-wife Sandy. Sandy was foot putt on the last hole to beat a team that never his choice to make medical decisions and he chose well lost. When the locals in the pubs found out what he because she was his best advocate. had done he became a celebrity. 8 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2020 www.njturfgrass.org He left this world without seeing Chris’ triplets but their pictures were all over his room. They would have loved getting to know their grandfather but there are many family members and friends who have hundreds of great stories to tell. Fran passed from this world knowing he was loved. If he were still here he would ask me to send his sin- cere thanks to Keith Bennett. Keith would never say no to any chance to help. It is beyond belief what Keith did to help. Matt Dobbie was also very involved. His phone calls never failed to brighten his day and Ken Krausz was there for anything that Fran needed when he was in Hackensack Hospital. He would also Indi- vidually thank everyone who so generosity donated to his GoFundMe Account and to his Scholarship Fund. I won’t identify everyone here but Dennis DeSanctis Sr.can thank Fran’s number one donor. Don’t let your memories of Fran fade because those memories will keep Fran alive in our hearts and minds. Once this world changes to allow gatherings there will be a low key opportunity for us to meet and officially say goodbye. His family is looking forward to meeting everyone. Outsmart dollar spot with Xzemplar ® fungicide. 150 years Dollar spot is a relentless opponent, but when you’re prepared, you can cross it right off your list. Xzemplar fungicide with fluxapyroxad gives you consistent, longer-lasting protection against dollar spot. It’s fast-acting, with preventative and curative properties that keep dollar spot at bay. Trust Xzemplar fungicide to put you in control of the game. For more information please visit betterturf.basf.us. 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Clippings | Issue 2 • 2020 10 www.njturfgrass.org Drones by Donovan Maguigan The experience of flying a drone above a golf course or requirement and does not need to be registered) property, capturing details from above, risking for a look to the horizon, and experiencing the world from several hun- Be Safe - It is critically important that you are obeying dred feet above the ground is an exhilarating experience. both federal and local laws when you are flying your drone. Anyone who has ever driven a remote-controlled car or Know where you are flying, what areas surround your flight launched a model rocket, can experience that and fly a re- area, and make sure you are fully aware of the laws at your mote controlled aircraft. The uses for drones are expansive current flight location. You may be well within the bounds and depend on what you as a user hope to accomplish. Rec- of federal laws when flying a drone but may be flying in reational users can fly a drone to capture photographs and an area such as a university, park, or in a jurisdiction that video while exploring places from a fresh new perspective. prohibits drone flights. The FAA has a great app called Commercial uses include photography for mapping, before/ B4UFLY (Apple/Android) that provides you with maps of after photos, promotional materials, exploring out of reach prohibited areas as well as restrictions on altitude and prox- areas, and documenting work. imity. You do not want to get tangled into legal problems with acronyms such as FAA, NTSB, or FBI. Drones are quickly advancing with ease of use and sim- plicity, while also being a lot less impactful on your wallet. Know the Law - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drones became commercially available in 2013 with the DJI has a large resource library that will help you understand the Phantom 1, but they were expensive and sometimes chal- laws behind drones and operating unmanned aircraft. It may lenging to fly. In their infancy, most drones came with cheap only be a drone, but it is a small flying object that can cause stock cameras or required the additional purchase of an ac- damage and potentially put others’ lives in danger. tion camera, such as a GoPro. Now almost 7 years later, mul- tiple manufacturers are producing easy to fly, less expensive, What Do You Want to Do with Your Drone? - Do you want and ready out-of-the-box drones for both recreational and to fly the drone recreationally for your enjoyment, take pho- commercial purposes. tographs, and explore the world from the air? Go out there and fly your drone safely. Do you want to take photos for Drones can be daunting to a person who has ever crashed a your golf club or business to use on their website for a com- remote-control car or even dropped their cell phone but as mercial purpose? Want to shoot video for an event? You will the price of drones has dropped, their durability and ease of need a license. use has increased. Crashes or mishaps are possible, if you have never flown a drone, but replacement parts and repairs Get a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA - Navigating are becoming affordable. the legalese of flying a drone can get very confusing when you start to consider controlled airspace, above ground If you are new to flying a drone and do not know where to level, above sea level, air speed, and enough acronyms to start, here are some introductory tips to get you flying: fill a dictionary. The easiest route requires you to hit the books and learn about the FAA Small Unmanned Aircraft Start Small - If you were learning to fly a plane, you wouldn’t Rule (Part 107), take an exam, and become a licensed Re- jump behind the stick of a Boeing 737 and fly across the At- mote Pilot. With this certification, you will be allowed to lantic, you would be in a single engine plane at a small air- fly your drone commercially while being fully versed in the port. The same size principle matters for drones, start small. legal requirements. The information in this program can be I highly recommend the DJI Mavic Mini, my first drone. overwhelming (see: Flight Charts), but there are many on- This drone weighs 249g and is extremely easy to fly. The line schools for training and preparation to take your flight controller connects with your smartphone, shoots incredible exam to be licensed. The exam and license certificate for video and photos, and if you destroy it on your first flight, two years cost approximately $250 total. you will only be out several hundred dollars, instead of close to $1000. Register Your Drone - If your drone is 250g or heavier, you are required to register it with the FAA. You will be given a specific identification for your drone that must be displayed on the body or wing. One benefit to starting small, your drone may fall under this weight requirement and not require registration. (The DJI Mavic Mini weighs below this continued om next page 11 Clippings | Issue 2 • 2020 www.njturfgrass.org Drones Showcase Your Photos - Since flying my drone at Springdale by Donovan Maguigan - @McBuckeyeAT Golf Club and showcasing the results to our membership, we have received heaps of praise for offering a new viewpoint of the property. If you are operating the drone safely, share your photos on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Feel free to check out the drone images and videos that I share on twitter at @ McBuckeyeAT. Go Big - Three months into flying my drone, I am already consid- ering an upgrade. Larger drones offer additional advancements such as tracking, object aversion, sound recording, and extended flight ranges. As with everything in life, those perks will cost more as well as the possibility of requiring FAA registration. Have (Safe) Fun! - If you know someone who has a drone, ask them to fly it with you or pick their brain for what works for them. Drones may be getting cheaper, but that does not mean they are inexpensive. It is an investment, so weigh its usefulness. Resources: - faa.gov/uas - The FAA’s site dedicated to drone opera- tion, licensing, and laws. 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Thank you. 973-812-6467 • execdirector@njturfgrass.org www.njturfgrass.org Clippings | Issue 2 • 2020 15 Contents Issue 2 2020 • Volume 103 2020 NJTA Board of Directors Rob Johnson, President Matt Lindner, Vice President Jason Osterhoudt, Secretary Matt Sweatlock, Treasurer Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP, Executive Director Features Dave Schell, Foundation President Shaun Barry, Golf Classic Chairman 2: Rutgers VIRTUAL Field Day - October 7 Chris Carson, Expo Chairman Jack Higgins, Director 6: Rutgers GOLF CLASSIC 2021 is On Josh Kopera, Director 8: We Have All Lost a Great Friend! Aaron Kurdyla, Director Donovan Maguigan, Director 11: Drones Dr. Karen Plumley, Director Mike Reed, Director In each issue Craig Tolley, Director Tracy Wadhams, Director 3 Patron Directory Dr. Bruce Clarke, Advisor Dr. Jim Murphy, Advisor 4 President’s Message 5 From Your Executive Director New Jersey Turfgrass Association 14 Meet the Board of Directors 25 US Highway 46 W • Wayne, NJ 07470-6801 15 NJTA Events & Dates Phone (973) 812-6467 • Fax (973) 812-6529 15 Rutgers Extension Offices execdirector@njturfgrass.org • www.njturfgrass.org