ASSOCIATION clippings NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS Issue 2 • 2017 | VOL 93 FIDDLER'S ELBOW COUNTRY CLUB: 2017 GOLF CLASSIC LOCATION 2017 PATRON DIRECTORY BASF David Schell 1717 Pleasantville Road Forest Hill, MD 21050 Ph: (410) 420-0568 Fx: (410) 420-0247 David.Schell@basf.com MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS Troy Kuenzi 8955 Sunnyview Road NE Salem OR 97305 Ph: (503) 588-7333 troy@mtviewseeds.com BAYER Jeffrey Weld 91 Schofield Road West Milford, NJ 07480 Ph:(914) 419-9384 Fx:(877) 492-1897 jeff.weld@bayer.com DLF PICKSEED USA Kelly Lynch PO Box 299 Tangent OR 97389 Ph: (541) 409-9253 klynch@pickseed.com GRASS ROOTS INC. Ken and Keith Kubik PO Box 336 Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 Ph: (973) 252-6634 Fx: (973) 252-6630 keith.kubik@griturf.com ken.kubik@griturf.com LANDMARK TURF & NATIVE SEED John Brader 4908 S. Hayford Road Spokane, WA 99224 Ph:(800) 268-0180 (301) 302-2822 john@turfandnativeseed.com PBI GORDON John Patten 114 Cedar Avenue Clayton, NJ 08312 Ph:(609) 970-1546 jpatten@pbigordon.com PROSEEDS MARKETING, INC/ ALLIANCE SEED JP Olsen, Henry Lesinski 13965 Westside Ln S Jefferson OR 97013 Ph: (541) 928-9999 jolson@proseeds.net henry@allianceseedco.com SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO Eric Nelson 14111 Scottslawn Road Marysville OH 43041 Ph: (937) 243-2397 eric.nelson@scotts.com SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY Michelle Williams 11 Halstead Street Clinton, NJ 08809-1381 Ph:(908) 391-9894 mwilliams@siteone.com STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Ken Indyk 3191 Highway 22 East Branchburg NJ 08876 Ph: (908) 722-9830 kindyk@storrtractor.com LEBANON TURF Mike Donahue 1600 East Cumberland Street Lebanon PA 17042 Ph:(315)263-1974 mdonahue@lebanonturf.com SYNGENTA Lee Kozsey Plant Protectants 3710 Amherst Court Bethlehem, PA 18020-1356 Ph: (215) 796-0409 Lee.Kozsey@syngenta.com www.njturfgrass.org President’s Message: Dennis DeSanctis Jr. Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. NJTA President grow comfortable relying on salesmen, magazines, internet articles, blog sites, social media, and local distributor seminars for information gathering. I get it, those are good resources. But I'll continue to reit­ erate that seeing the research trials first-hand can pro­ vide some of the best information, especially when the professors and research teams are right there to address your questions. What a fantastic way to leap into a new spring season with a great Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic! The weather ended up being nearly perfect and all three courses played exception­ ally well; kudos to the staff at Fiddlers Elbow Country Club. As always, attendance was outstanding and again dis­ played the support that our industry, nationally and locally, has for the Turfgrass Research and Education Team at Rutgers University. A big thank you to all of the sponsors, attendees, silent auction donors, and the Committee tasked with organizing the event. That hardworking Committee is led by NJTA Hall of Fam- er Shaun Barry and his co-chair Dr. Karen Plumley. I would be remiss if I didn't also mention the effort put forth by our Silent Auction committee led by Jeff Weld and Matt Lindner. Last but certainly not least, our Executive Director Cece Peabody is the glue that holds it all together and really gets it done. Thank you all for continuing to make this important and mean­ ingful event a great success. Many of you may not realize that your NJTA commit­ tees work for each event throughout the year, some­ times as soon as the very day after that specific event ends. With that year-long effort in mind, it is now time for our membership and colleagues to join with the committee to truly focus on and prepare to attend the Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days on July 25 and 26. The Field Day Committee is led by Ms. Tracy Wadhams and they work in conjunction with Rutgers faculty and staff to make these days a top-notch event for all attendees. Whether you're attending the Golf or Sports/Landscape day, or even both, you are guar­ anteed to get first-hand insight on turf research and field trials, and to walk away with that competitive “insider's edge,” not to mention some pesticide li­ cense or fertilizer certification credits. Although both days are usually very well attended, admittedly I know some turfgrass managers who haven't attended the Rutgers Turfgrass Field Days. I think this is partially because it can become easy to Remember, these days are not just about pesticide and turfgrass variety trials. They also showcase great tri­ als and data on topdressing, fertility, growth regula­ tors, and many other research trials highly relevant to our industry. With all this capped off with networking and a delicious lunch, what's keeping you away? Get your group registered today and I'll see you there! Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION Thanks for all you do to make our industry better. Thanks for your membership in NJTA. It is truly appreciated. Table of Contents clippings President's Message: From Executive Director: Time Flies... 3 4 Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days 5 Meet Board Member: JACK HIGGINS 6 Stacy Bonos Named Society of America Fellow 7 GOLF CLASSIC Pictures 2017 Intl Turfgrass Research Conference Golf Classic Continues to Amaze Field Days Registration Forms 8-9 10 11 13-14 Field Days Silent Auction & Sponsor Forms 15-16 Rutgers Gardens Wins Horticultural Landmark 17 Golf Classic Premier Sponsor Photos 18 NJTA Loses a Friend: Mary Lou DesChamps 19 Donate to AmazonSmile Program Membership Application Calendar of Events Rutgers County Extension Offices NJTA Board of Directors 20 21-22 23 23 24 UPDATE YOUR MEMBER INFORMATION at www.njturfgrass.org Sign in with your email and create a password. Check out the Member Directory. NJTA execdirector@njturfgrass.org 25 US Highway 46 West Wayne NJ 07470-6801 (973) 812-6467 Time Flies When You're Having Fun by Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP, NJTA Executive Director I've said this so many times.... ‘Time flies when you’re having fun!' It's hard to believe that I’ve been the Executive Director of the NJTA for ten years! And I’m still having fun and enjoying every­ thing I do for and with the board, the members, and the professionals at Rutgers. I was recently asked what changes in the past ten years that I may have contributed to, and my answer was growth....growth of members... not just in member num­ bers but in members becoming involved -- in joining the board, in joining committees, in attending Field Days, and the Green Expo...and the Golf Classic. And growth of re­ lationships... with individual members and with members and executives of allied associations in the same turfgrass industry...all working for the greater good. And of course growth of financials...with more value seen in our mission and more value provided to our members, we’ve seen more investments in our programs which in turn has pro­ vided increased financials to our foundation and corpus. I’ve been honored to share many laughs and memories with chairs and committee members while we plan for the Golf Classic, the Field Days, and the Green Expo. I’ve been instrumental and have seen our processes grow, change, and improve, and a willing board of directors that has changed over the years but has always been willing to see the bigger picture of working towards the mission of “promoting the Turfgrass Industry and enhancing the en­ vironment through education, professionalism, leadership, and our partnership with Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.” The day-to-day administration, the event logistics, and the time it takes to manage this large member association can­ not be accomplished alone. I have the best right-hand per­ son one could have--Angela Adamchak--and she has been working right beside me for eight years. We are a great and very hard working team, challenged daily to outper­ form and driven by the work we love to do, have fun doing it, but feel great satisfaction when we can help the board, a member, a company, or a Rutgers professional, and get the job done well. I applaud Angela daily for her dedication and tremendous work ethic. NJTA has a strong board. They take their volunteer com­ mitment seriously and strive to make the association bet­ ter than when they joined the board. This can only mean continued success. And, this too, is my mantra... I’ll continue to have as much fun as I can while working hard everyday on behalf of NJTA. Thank you for your support, your smiles, your kind­ ness, and making my time fly these last 10 years! I can’t wait for more fun to come. Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days The dates are set for the Annual Rutgers Turf­ grass Research Field Days. This year's Field Days will be held on July 25 and 26, 2017. The Golf and Fine Turf Day, Tuesday July 25, will be at the Rutgers Turfgrass Farm, 102 Ryders Lane in North Brunswick, NJ, while the Lawn, Land­ scape, and Sports Field Day, which will be held on Wednesday July 26, is returning to the Rutgers Adelphia Farm, 594 Halls Mills Road in Freehold. This will be, as always, one the best opportuni­ ties to tour these world class research facilities and learn about the most current developments in turfgrass management. Rutgers Extension Specialists, Professors, and Researchers will be available both days to share their latest findings. Both days will offer pesticide license recertifica­ tion credits, GCSAA Education Credits, and Pro­ FACT credits. The NJ Turfgrass Foundation will also be con­ ducting a silent auction at each of the field days. Stop by the silent auction tent, see the impres­ sive variety of items and bid on a few, and help support the Turfgrass Foundation. All proceeds of the Foundation help support the Rutgers Turf­ grass program - your support is greatly appreci­ ated. Tuesday, July 25th will be a busy day. The morning will begin with an optional early morning Core session for pesticide recertification credits. This morning session has limited seating and will be restricted to the first 80 people who register, so register early to ensure your spot in the ses­ sion. Field Tours will include: New Turfgrass Selec­ tions for Golf Courses, the latest on manage­ ment strategies for controlling Dollar Spot and Brown Patch, plus advances in disease, insect and weed control. Also new this year is the avail­ ability of Wi-Fi on the farm, and also some self- guided video tours as additional educational op­ portunities throughout the day. by Craig Tolley, NJTA Board Member After lunch on Tuesday the 25th there will be a Basic Training for Professional Fertilizer Cer­ tification from 2:00 to 3:00pm. Training will be available in both English and Spanish, but space is limited so register earlier. This training is in­ cluded as part of your field day registration, while the Fertilizer Certification Exam, administered this day as well, is available for an additional $75 fee. Wednesday, July 26th will also be a full day. The field tours will include educational programs detailing advances in turfgrass breeding, low-in­ put management systems, evaluations of natu­ ral and organic products for weed control, plus False-Green Kyllinga management. The Sports Field Managers Association of NJ will be holding their annual trade show before the tours and dur­ ing lunch. The field tours will also include some equipment demonstrations throughout the day. Pre-registration is now open!! Members of the NJ Turfgrass Association receive the early bird discount registration rate ($65.00 pre-registra­ tion, members only $50.00). Members of Allied Associations are also eligible for the member rate. Repeated this year is a student rate of only $20.00 (with student ID) for both days, so please bring your interns - this special rate is available to any college or high school student. Register today at http://www.njturfgrass.org/. Early bird registration will be open until July 10, 2017. After this date on-site rates will apply ($80.00 non-mem­ bers, $65.00 mem­ bers). RUTGERS Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS And don't forget to mark your calendars for the 42nd NJ Green Expo December 5-7, 2017 -- back at the Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City. Meet a Board Member: JACK HIGGINS I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board of the NJTA and am eager to advance our goals. Thank you to the board for nominating me. I am very blessed to be married to Annie Higgins, a rockstar teacher at Bridgewater Raritan High School, an exceptional and dedicated mother and wife. We have a four year old son Daniel, a two year old daugh­ ter Emilia, and are expecting our third baby around Memorial Day. We have a great time, and are very busy. I've been working for Earthworks for 8 years. I reg­ ularly travel through all markets from Montauk to Detroit and south to Florida. Before Earthworks, I was a greenkeeper in golf, including six months at St Andrews in Scotland and a couple of years at Lehigh Country Club in Allentown, PA. I am a Penn State Alumni with a Bachelor's of Science in Turfgrass Sci­ ences. While I was at PSU, I worked for Bob Hudzik on the Beaver Stadium grounds crew, which was a formidable experience. With Earthworks, I review soil test and build programs for customers in all fields of the Turf and Ornamental Industry. At EarthWorks we believe that the health of the soil is imperative to the success of our client partners. We accomplish this through education, soil testing, and consulting. From our work in the field and with soil tests, we develop carbon based fertilizers and pro­ grams that allow the soil to work for the grower and his or her success! Thank You! GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORS PREMIER BASF, Bayer, DLF Pickseed USA, Grass Roots, Landmark Turf & Native Seed, Lebanon Turf, Mt. View Seeds, PBI Gordon, ProSeeds Mar­ keting & Alliance Seed, Scotts Miracle-Gro, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Storr Tractor Company, & Toro, Syngenta EAGLE Finch Services, Paige Electric BIRDIE AMVAC Chemical Corp, Burlingham Seeds, Golf Course Superintendents Association & Foundation, New Jersey Turfgrass Associa­ tion, Pennington Seed, Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science PAR All Pro Horticulture, Aquatrols, Baltusrol Golf Club, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Brett Young/Seeds Inc., Columbia River Seeds, Columbia Seeds, Coombs Sod Farms, Double ‘D' Turf, East Coast Sod & Seed, Harrell's, Jacklin Seed/Simplot, MET Golf Course Superintendents Association, Dr. William and Jane Meyer, New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association, Nufarm, Oregon Fine Fescue & Tall Fescue Commis­ sion, Plant Food Company, Rutgers Division of Continuing Education, Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education, Sacks & Associates, Seeton Turf Warehouse, SynaTek, Tri-State Turf Research Foundation, TruGreen Companies, Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Turf Merchants, UPI, Wilfred MacDonald Stacy Bonos Named 2016 Crop Science Society of America Fellow by Nick Polanin Stacy Bonos, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Plant Biology, was elected a 2016 Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) Fellow, the high­ est recognition bestowed by the CSSA to its members based on their professional achievements and merito­ rious service. Bonos' research is focused on developing improved, pest resistant and stress tolerant turfgrasses, which can be utilized for resource conservation and environmen­ tal enhancement anywhere cool-season turfgrasses are grown. Specifically, she is leading research projects on breeding for disease resistance and salt tolerance. Her work to develop modern strains of turfgrass that stand up to a variety of diseases and reduce the need for chemical applications has been well received by the turf industry. In addition, she is working to devel­ op high yielding cultivars of switchgrass that can be utilized for biofuel production. These high biomass grasses are a potential renewable energy source that could help decrease reliance on fossil fuels and reduce the release of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Bonos has been previously recognized as the Young Crop Scientist of 2005 by the Crop Science Society of America. In 2009, Bonos was honored with the multi-state Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee inaugural Early Career Excellence in Plant Breeding Award and was named to its “40 under 40” list by Sports Illustrated Golf Magazine in 2010. Bonos is a member of the Department of Plant Biolo­ gy, with responsibilities in research, teaching and ex­ tension. She currently serves on the Executive Com­ mittee for the department where she represents the Plant Breeding and Genetics Focus Area. She teaches Plant Breeding, Advanced Plant Genetics, Core Semi­ nar in Plant Breeding and Genomics and Plants for Bioenergy. She teaches in both the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in Plant Biology. She received her bachelor's degree in Biology from Gettysburg College, and a master's degree in Plant Science and Technology and a doctoral degree in Plant Biology and Pathology from Rutgers University. Her full biography and teaching and research focus areas are online at http://plantbiology.rutgers.edu/faculty/ bonos/Stacy_Bonos.html. Congratulations, once again! DEEP TINE VERTI-QUAKE and VERTI-CUTTING Aeration Services for Athletic Fields DoubleDTurf.com Dennis DeSanctis, Sr. 732-241-7378 Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. 732-580-5516 2017 RUTGERS TURFGRASS RESEARCH GOLF CLASSIC The 2017 International Turfgrass Research Conference will be Packed with Educational and Social Activities by Dr. Bruce Clarke, ITS President Director, Center for Turfgrass Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ USA The 13th International Turfgrass Research Conference (ITRC; www.turfsociety.com/itrc2017/), one of the most anticipated events in 2017, is rapidly approaching. This is one conference that you will not want to miss. The ITRC will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel locat­ ed in New Brunswick, NJ from 16-21 July, 2017; the first time the conference has been held in the US since 1993. The Hyatt is a state-of-the-art hotel and conference center that is in close proximity to three international airports and a short train ride to the heart of New York City. ITRC 2017 Highlights The Conference will kick off with a grand reception on Sunday night featuring a Dixieland band that the en­ tire family will enjoy. This will be followed by a week packed with educational and social opportunities (http:// www.turfsociety.com/itrc2017/pdf/Preliminary-Meet- ing-Schedule.pdf ) that will allow you to reengage with old friends and network with new acquaintances from all over the world. Some of the highlights of the 2017 ITRC will include keynote addresses from internationally renowned scien­ tists, a graduate student oral and poster competitions that will showcase some of the future stars in our discipline, and an evening reception to recognize Dr. Jim Watson - one of the pioneers in the turfgrass industry. A full day of technical tours is planned for Wednesday that will highlight the extraordinary range of turf venues in the NJ/NY city region and will conclude with an American Style BBQ at the Rutgers Turf Research Farm. Tours to choose from include The United States Golf Association Museum / Testing Facility and Baltusrol Golf Club; The Red Bull Arena and Bayonne Golf Course; The Met Life Stadium Practice Facility and Yankee Stadium; Tuckahoe Sod Farm and Monmouth Park Racetrack; Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History / Hayden Planetarium; and The Bronx Botanical Gardens. Thursday night will feature a Twilight Dinner Cruise of the NY/NJ Harbor and Statue of Liberty with awesome views of the NY City Skyline that your entire family will want to see. The last day of the conference will include a Zoysiagrass Symposium Friday morning (http://www.turfsociety.com/ itrc2017/pdf/Symposium.pdf) showcasing invited speakers who will give a world-wide perspective on this important and underutilized turfgrass species. The Conference will conclude with an optional afternoon tour of the world-fa­ mous Rutgers Breeding Program's Adelphia Research Farm. Bring the Family Accompanying persons with have a full range of enjoyable activities to choose from during the week of the conference (http://www.turfsociety.com/itrc2017/pdf/Accompanying- Persons-Tours.pdf) including: a trip to Longwood Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, the Liberty Science Center, the Camden Ad­ venture Aquarium, the American Museum of Natural Histo­ ry /Hayden Planetarium, and even a day trip to the beautiful white sand beaches of Point Pleasant, NJ. So, come for the day or come for the week, but come and join us for one of the largest and most comprehensive gath­ erings of turfgrass professionals anywhere in the world. Learn about the latest discoveries in turfgrass science and get inspired by the scientific sessions, field tours, and stimu­ lating discussions. Online Conference and Hotel Registration Conference and Hotel Registrations (http://www.turfsociety. com/itrc2017/?p=reg) are still open. So mark your calendars now to join the more than 500 participants from 26 countries who are anticipated to attend the 13th ITRC in New Bruns­ wick, New Jersey, this July. Become a 2017 ITRC Sponsor More than a dozen organizations including Syngenta, Bayer, Aquatrols, and the New Jersey Turfgrass Association/Foun- dation (http://www.turfsociety.com/itrc2017/?p=reg%20 -%20sponsors#sponsors) have already pledged their sup­ port for the 2017 ITRC. Plenty of excellent sponsorship op­ portunities are still available (http://www.turfsociety.com/ itrc2017/pdf/ITRC-Sponsorship.pdf). So show your orga­ nization's support of turfgrass research and become a 2017 ITRC Sponsor today! The Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic Continues To Amaze by Shaun Barry, Golf Classic Chair There have been many wonderful memories associated with the Rutgers Classic but this year it was dedicated to the memory of Mary Lou DesChamps who passed away recently. Mary Lou and Storr Tractor have been amaz­ ing supporters of the industry and this event in particular. She was one of the reasons why this event has been so successful. Please read Chris Carson's article about Mary Lou in this newsletter [page 17] and you will get a better idea of what she has meant to this industry. The 22nd edition of the Rutgers Turfgrass Classic was once again held at Fiddler's Elbow CC. This has been the home for our event 19 of those 22 years. We started there when Dennis DeSanctis Sr., Dr Henry Indyk, Rich Hur­ ley, and Dave McGhee were on the NJTA Board of Direc­ tors and Dave was also the General Manager of Fiddler's Elbow. The date for this event was the day after Mother's Day which was fine for all of our local support but that changed when Dr. Bill Meyer got involved. His contacts were mostly located on the west coast and our normal date on the calendar meant that anyone who wanted to attend would have to leave on or before Mother's Day. It became very obvious, very quickly, that we needed to change that date and now we have it the Monday before Mother's Day. The result of that change is reflected in the number of attendees. We went from 288 players be­ fore the change to the 368 players that we had last year and the 360 players that we had this year - definitely a positive change. If you just look at the number of attendees, you would get a sense of the size of this event. It is the largest turfgrass research fundraiser in the world. Nothing even comes close. We now are comfortable setting an annual goal of $100,000 and almost every year we reach that goal. Anybody who is familiar with the Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science (CTS) knows that Dr. Bruce Clarke has put together an amazing group of scientists. He and Dr. Bill Meyer are the key fundraisers and they have a fun competition to see who can raise the most support for the Classic. Dr. Meyer has won every year with the exception of the one year when the seed industry was not in good shape. Bill was the winner once again in 2017 but Bruce got a little closer to the lead when PBI Gordon became the newest Premier Sponsor. Bruce will need to find more help and he will keep trying but he knows that Dr. Meyer started asking for support the day after the Classic ended. While everyone is aware of the great efforts that these two wonderful friends do for the Classic and the CTS, they also need to understand that this program is success­ ful because of all of the other great scientists working to make Rutgers the best in the business. Former NJTA Presi­ dent Keith Kubik always points out that it is the whole staff that makes Rutgers great and it is their efforts that will keep Rutgers in the number one position. When you quickly re­ view the names of Dr. Jim Murphy, Dr. Stacy Bonos, Dr. Albrecht Koppenhofer, Dr. Bingru Huang, Dr. Matthew El­ more, Brad Park, Joe Clark and the hard working scientists and technicians at the farm who maintain our level of suc­ cess, you know that our future is in great hands. They will be the future drivers behind the Classic and it will continue to grow and lead the industry. When it is their time to ask for support, I hope you will be just as generous to them as you have been to Dr. Clarke and Dr. Meyer. As noted earlier, we had 360 golfers this year. That is an amazing number. Each year the club has to order more carts. This year we had Casey Skye Noon standing high up in a stepladder while taking a video of the parade of 180 carts heading out to find their place on the course. I can't wait to see the spectacle of this never-ending visual of how large a number 360 golfers looks through the lens of a camera. Casey also was asked by Co-Chairman Dr. Karen Plumley to arrive early and take photos of all of our Premier Sponsors receiving a “Presentation Flag” from either Dr. Clarke or Dr. Meyer. These photos and flags will certainly end up proudly displayed in offices all over America. Karen also arranged for photos of Dr. Matt Elmore being presented with a big check representing the funding that the NJT Foundation has committed over 3 years to support him and his research work. That check was in the amount of $234,500.00. It clearly shows how important this event is in helping Rutgers do what it has to do to find answers for the needs of our industry. In the hours before the carts started rolling, our registration volunteers performed magnificently. Matt Sweatlock was there around 6:30 placing the ‘Welcome /Thank You’ signs out so everyone could see the names of our Premier Spon­ sors. Once the cars got to one of the 3 registration lines they were greeted by the familiar faces of Craig Lambert, Karen Plumley, Ron Luepke, Rich Buckley, Sabrina Tirpak, Chas Schmid, James Hempfling, Keith Bennett, and a wonderful contingent of CTS staff members who were happy to help. People were asked to stay in their vehicles and were given a gift and sent on their way to the bag-drop. The system worked beautifully and there was never more than a one car wait. Great job everyone, and thanks for your help. Golf Classic Continues To Amaze continued from previous page After a beautiful breakfast, people were able to look over the items on the Silent Auction and, if motivated, could buy Mulligans or 50/50 tickets. The Silent Auction was headed by Jeff Weld and Matt Lindner and their main source of items came through the efforts of Darrell Marcinek, Rick Krok, and Matt Paulina. Once the Silent Auction was set up, Cece Peabody and her terrific staff took ownership and it ran ef­ ficiently, which is how everything that Cece does runs. Out on the courses everyone could see how hard Matt Willi- gan and his staff had worked to prepare for this day. It seems that every year Matt has had to deal with major construction prior to our event. This year he blew-up Meadow 10, 11, 17 and 18. They increased the size of the ponds while doing some major construction and tree removal. He had to work through a major snow storm and just a “little” bit of rain but he met his deadline of May 7th. Matt, please thank everyone for their hard work. After golf we all gathered on the patio for a well-deserved social gathering. General Manager Tom Hurley and Chef Michael went overboard with the food this year. Maybe it reflected the fact that the club needed to raise our fee and if that was the reason it was well worth it. Mark Kuhns of Baltusrol was sitting with Ken Kubik and his winning team as the evening winded down and he let me know that he has never seen so much food at any event. He was just amazed and very impressed. I know that I was also impressed but Chef Michael is only happy when the food tastes great and that starts with him only choosing the best quality food to start with. The quality showed on the happy faces of every­ one who was able to stay and enjoy. As you read this article please remember how important Rutgers and the NJTA and the Classic Committee are to this event. It wouldn't happen without them but just as important and maybe even more so is the support that the industry has shown for this event. Syngenta and Storr Tractor have been Premier Sponsors every year but when you look at the spon­ sors list, each Premier, Eagle, Birdie, Par and Hole sponsor reflects an important and continuing part of our success, and without that support we might be just another tournament and Rutgers might be just another turf program. Thanks for everyone's support and as always, I invite you to the 23rd edition of the Classic in 2018. The date will be Monday, May 7th! Silent Auction makes some noise at the Rutgers Turfgrass Research Classic By Jeff Weld, NJTA Board Member The Silent Auction at the Rutgers Turfgrass Research Classic is part of an unparalleled annual event. The 2017 Silent Auction offered a varied and interesting selection of prospects including vacation trips, turf products, memorabilia, local golf foursomes, and many other items in an array of categories. Everyone enjoyed bidding on the wide selection of op­ portunities to support turf research at Rutgers Univer­ sity. Bid winners also liked winning some fun things or events. Lance Rogers is convinced I bid against him to inflate the price of the Dallas Cowboys picture. Lance said he enjoyed the competition but could have enjoyed it just as much for a little less money. Lance, being the sport­ ing individual that he is, kept bidding until he won. It is obvious, based on the number of bids, there are many sporting individuals attending the Rutgers Research Golf Classic. This year the Silent Auction grossed north of $20,000 on behalf of research. We want to thank everyone who donated to the Silent Auction or bid on the items. We also want to thank all of those that worked hard to make the auction a success including: Cece Peabody, Darrell Marcinek, Jason Osterhoudt, Matt Paulina, Rick Krok, Shaun Barry, and anybody I missed. Rutgers Turfgrass Research THE Golf Classic 2017 Rutgers Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS This form is Early Registration Only. If not received by 7/10/17, you must register Onsite. LAWN, LANDSCAPE & Wednesday, July 26, 2017 SPORTS FIELD Day SFMANJ Sponsored Trade Show & Equipment Demonstrations Adelphia Farm, 594 Halls Mills Road, Freehold NJ 07728 Tuesday, July 25, 2017 GOLF & FINE TURF Day Hort Farm 2, 102 Ryders Lane, North Brunswick NJ 08902 • Meet the Rutgers Professors • New Turfgrasses for Golf Courses • Advances in Disease, Insect, and Weed Control • ABW as a Tool for POA Control • Latest on Management Strategies for control of Dollar Spot and Other Important Turf Diseases • Evaluation of Newly Released Products for Golf Courses • Basic Training for the Professional Fertilizer Applicator and for the Certification or Recertification Exam ($75 fee) - IN ENGLISH and SPANISH Directions to Farm Below • #RUturfdays17 (Twitter) • Meet the Rutgers Professors • Major Advances in Turfgrass Breeding • Evaluation of Natural and Organic Products for Weed Control • False-green Kyllinga Management • Low-Input Turfgrass Systems • The Latest Sports Field & Grounds Products Directions to Farm Below • #RUturfdays17 (Twitter) Schedule of the Day Schedule of the Day 7:30 AM 8:00 - 8:30 am CORE Session (Limit 80) - 1 Credit Registration Opens — SILENT AUCTION OPENS — TOURS Begin TOURS End 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 - 2:00 PM Lunch & SILENT AUCTION Ends 2:00 pm Field Day Ends (Unless staying for below) — OPTIONAL— 2:00 - 3:00 PM TRAINING for ProFACT in ENGLISH and SPANISH (Professional Fertilizer Applicator Certification) - Earn 2 CEU Credits 3:00 - 4:00 pm Fertilizer EXAM @ $75 per person In ENGLISH and SPANISH Pre-Registration Required for Training & Exam 7:30 am 9:00 am Registration & Trade Show Opens TOURS & Equipment Demonstrations Begin — SILENT AUCTION OPENS — 1:00 pm TOURS & Equipment Demonstrations End 1:00 - 2:00 PM Lunch & SILENT AUCTION Ends 1:30 - 2:00 pm CORE Session (Lunch Area) — OPTIONAL— 2:00 pm Field Day Ends There will be NO Basic Training for ProFACT and NO Fertilizer EXAM on WEDNESDAY. Attend on TUESDAY for the Training and/or Exam. • • DIRECTIONS TO THE FARMS •• Check Out Items on the Silent Auction Both Days! DAY 1: HORT FARM 2 - Golf & Fine Turf 102 Ryders Lane, No Brunswick NJ 08902 • Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 9. • Take Route 18-North to Route 1-South. • Take the second Ryders Lane exit toward Milltown. Move to your left immediately upon entering Ryders Lane. • Turn left at first break in the median and immediately turn right onto Indyk-Engel Way to parking area. GCSAA Sports Field NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS New Jersey Chapter Managers Association of New Jersey ASSOCIATION From the North - DAY 2: ADELPHIA FARM - Lawn, Landscape & Sports Fields 594 Halls Mill Road, Freehold NJ 07728 • Rt. 18-South to Rt. 537 -West (Freehold Exit), continue for 1 mile to Kozlowski Road Exit. • Take exit & bear left to ramp marked “Kozlowski Road South,” follow ramp onto Kozlowski Road. • Continue thru 3 traffic lights. Continue over overpass at Route 33 (BUSINESS). • After overpass, Kozlowski Road becomes Halls Mill Road; continue on Halls Mill Road thru traffic light at Willowbrook Road; cross over the overpass for Route 33 (BYPASS). • There's a new traffic light after Route 33 Bypass overpass @ Three Brooks Road. • Research Center is on left, approx. 1/4 mile past overpass for Route 33 (BYPASS). • NJ Turnpike to Exit 8. Follow Rt. 33 East to Rt. 33 BYPASS (NOT Business 33) to Halls Mill Road. • New traffic light after Rte 33 Bypass @ Three Brooks Road. • Take exit for Halls Mill Road/Adelphia (before overpass bridge). From the South - This Event is hosted by the New Jersey Turfgrass Association • 25 US Hwy 46 W, Wayne NJ 07470 Use Registration Form on other side or Register Online at www.njturfgrass.org Questions? Contact Cece Peabody, NJTA Office: (973) 812-6467 • Anne Diglio, Rutgers: (848) 932-6396 NJTA Office Fax: (973) 812-6529 • execdirector@njturfgrass.org RUTGERS Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS 2017 PRE -REGISTRATION FORM THIS FORM IS EARLY REGISTRATION ONLY • If not received by MONDAY 7/10/17, you must Register Onsite. ** To qualify for the "MEMBER" rate, you must be a current member of at least one of the association(s) listed below or join NJTA with this form: (1) New Jersey Turfgrass Assn (NJTA) (2) Sports Field Mgrs Assn of NJ (SFMANJ) (3) Golf Course Superintendents Assn of NJ (GCSANJ) (4) NJ Landscape Contractors Assn (NJLCA) (5) NJ Nursery & Landscape Assn (NJNLA) Membership is subject to verification. Check which Association(s) you belong to BELOW: __NJTA** __SFMANJ** __GCSANJ** __NJLCA** __NJNLA** CHECK BOX FOR NUMBER ATTENDING ON TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY. 10% Discount for 10 or more attendees from same Company. ** MEMBERS: Early Registration (Before 7/10/17) - $50 [OnSite Pricing After 7/10/17 increases to $65] x $50 Each Day Check attendees & fees NON-MEMBERS: Early Registration (Before 7/10/17) - $65 [OnSite Pricing After 7/10/17) increases to $80] x $65 Each Day Check attendees & fees Tues. 7/25/17 □ 1=$50 • □ 2=$100 □ 3=$150 • □ 4=$200 □ 1=$65 • □ 2=$130 □ 3=$195 • □ 4=$260 □ $20 Wed. 7/26/17 □ 1=$50 • □ 2=$100 □3=$150 • □ 4=$200 □ 1=$65• □ 2=$130 □ 3=$195 • □ 4=$260 □ $20 Student Rate: Must send copy of or show Student ID when registering MEMBERSHIP CHOICES 2017 NJTA Membership: (January 1 - December 31) • One Individual member (1) x $20 Each Day x $80 Each $__________________ Print name in box below. • Turfgrass Members: Golf Course, Lawn Care, Landscaper, more x $210 (1-3 Names) $__________________ Print name in box below. • Business Members: Manufacturer/Supplier or Sod Producer x $275 (1-4 Names) $___________________ Print name in box below. Print Member Names: TUESDAY ONLY @ 2 PM: ProFACT Training (English & Spanish) • 3 PM: ProFACT EXAM Check for Training Exam Fee: $75 in English & Spanish (To certify or To Recertify) OR Exam or Both Sub Totals Training: No Cost x $75 Exam No training or exam on Wednesday GRAND TOTAL Total Tues. and Wed. columns Attendee & Payment Information (Use for 1-4 Attendees) Register ONLINE at www.njturfgrass.org • PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY • Enter FIRST & LAST Name & Email Address for Each Person for Confirmation & Circle Which Day/s Attending: 1. 2. 3. 4. TUES • WEDS • Email TUES • WEDS • Email TUES • WEDS • Email TUES • WEDS • Email Today's Date: Company: Address: City: Phone: Fax: State: Zip Payment: TOTAL Enclosed: $ *All registration fees are non-refundable. Check# Credit Card: Visa Mastercard American Express Purchase Order # Account Number: Exp. Date (MM/YY): Name on Account: Billing Address (if different from above): Authorized Signature: Security Code: Billing Zip Code: Date: Purchase Orders must be signed by NJTA. Send PO or Voucher with registration form. Signed POs mean you are liable for payment. RUTGERS Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS Dear Colleague: 2017 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES The Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days are one of the finest and most respected two-day events In the country. They provide an excellent opportunity for the Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science to share the latest research with turfgrass managers and green industry professionals. This research will help professionals make improved turfgrass management decisions. We invite you to partner with NJTA and become a supporting SPONSOR. We graciously accept multiple Sponsors in each category, with the exception of golf carts and water/ice. A variety of options are offered for your investment. You may fax or mail your form back. Please join us on Tuesday, July 25, and Wednesday, July 26, 2017! Thanks in advance for your support. Tracy Wadhams Field Days Chair SPONSORSHIP Complimentary Registrations * can be used on one day or split over two days. Each Level notes the total that are part of the sponsorship. BENEFITS SELECT COST PLATINUM □ $1500 GOLD SILVER ICE CREAM PICKSEED BRONZE BREAK (Mid AM Snacks) FIELD DAY Research GOLF CARTS: Water Carts and People Movers ICE & WATER Donated by SAM'S CLUB, Freehold & SAM'S CLUB, Edison □ $ 750 □ $ 500 □ $ 500 $ 375 □ □ $ 250 □ $ 100 EXCLUSIVE - Reserved by: VIC GERARD GOLF CARS Four (4) Complimentary Registrations. * Signage with Company logo; Verbal recognition at lunch; Logo on NJTA website. Three (3) Complimentary Registrations. * Signage with Company logo; Verbal recognition at lunch. Two (2) Complimentary Registrations. * Signage with Company logo; Verbal recognition. Two (2) Complimentary Registrations. * Signage with Company logo; Verbal recognition. One (1) Complimentary Registration. * Signage with Company logo. One (1) Complimentary Registration. * Signage with Company logo. Signage with Company logo. One (1) Complimentary Registration each day. * Signage with Company logo; Verbal recognition. Yes, we would love to be a 2017 Field Days Sponsor! Reserve your spot now -- We'll send you an invoice. Company Date Contact Person Billing Address City/State/Zip Phone Email Complimentary Attendee Names (based on Sponsor Level): 1 2 3 4 Circle Day/s Attending: TUES and/or WEDS Circle Day/s Attending: TUES and/or WEDS Circle Day/s Attending: TUES and/or WEDS Circle Day/s Attending: TUES and/or WEDS Thanks to our 2016 Sponsors! PLATINUM: BAYER • Storr Tractor Company GOLD: Aquatrols Corporation • Grass Roots • Harrell's ICE CREAM: Pickseed SILVER: Floratine Products Group • SynaTek • Syngenta BRONZE: BASF • Seed Research of Oregon AM SNACKS: George E. Ley Co • Grigg Brothers • SePro Corp FD RESEARCH: Coombs Sod Farms • Humphreys CoverSports • NJ State Golf Assn • PGA- NJ Section GOLF CARS: Vic Gerard Golf Cars ICE & WATER: Sam's Club, Edison & Freehold Event Hosted by the New Jersey Turfgrass Association • 25 US Highway 46 W • Wayne NJ 07470 Phone: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 • www.njturfgrass.org • execdirector@njturfgrass.org • 4/6/17 2017 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS All Proceeds Benefit the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation RUTGERS Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS Dear Friend: The New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation hosts a SILENT AUCTION (Bids for items are written on paper, and at end of auction, highest listed bidder wins the item) on each day. All proceeds go to the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation, which directly supports Rutgers research programs. Last year, our Wish List at www.amazon.com was so successful we're repeating it for 2017. Our list has a broad variety of items and price ranges - gift baskets, Beats headphones, handbags, tool kits, Rutgers hats - and many more. When you purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List, it's shipped to the NJTA/NJTF office and brought to the Silent Auction naming you as the Sponsor. You've supported the Foundation by purchasing a tax-deductible item, and someone has the chance to bid on and win the item. Highest bidder wins! If the item doesn't sell on Tuesday, it's placed in the Silent Auction on Wednesday. A true Win-Win for all!! To get to the “Wish List” and purchase an item, go to www.amazon.com. Go to “Lists” in the upper right of screen. Click on “Find a List or Registry.” Type NJTA (not NJTF) in the search box. Click on ‘NJTF Silent Auction' in the box that appears. View the list of items for purchase. Purchase an item from the list. Follow the prompts to pay and complete. You can also go directly to the wish list by copying this link in your browser: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2QHICDSHX7ZLH/ref=topnav lists 1 OR...You can complete and return this form (by mail or fax - info at bottom of page) with your Company information, the specific item(s), and the value of the item(s). Include your name, phone number, and which day(s) to auction your item(s) - Tuesday or Wednesday or both days. Bring your item(s) and we'll add it to the Silent Auction tables to have it auctioned. Cece Peabody, Executive Director, will contact you to coordinate where to deliver your item(s) at Field Days and will contact Silent Auction winners directly for item pick-up arrangements. Thank you in advance for making a donation to the 2017 Field Days Silent Auction! Jeff Weld Silent Auction Co-Chairman Contact Person Address Phone Company Matt Lindner Silent Auction Co-Chairman Matt Sweatlock NJTA Foundation President Company Email Donated Item(s) Don't Forget to "SMILE!" AMAZONSMILE, that is! AMAZONSMILE EARNS MORE $ FOR THE NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS FOUNDATION (NJTF) Through the AmazonSmile Foundation, Amazon will contribute 0.5% of eligible purchases on www.smile.amazon.com to the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation. You will need to select the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation (NJTF) as your designated recipient to participate. It's easy! CLICK HERE: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22- 3270805 Select the NJTF. Or„. Go to https://smile.amazon.com. Log in to your Amazon account and designate the ‘New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation' as your AmazonSmile organization and then shop til you drop! Purchases for all eligible items through www.smile.amazon.com benefit the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation. Thanks in advance for using AmazonSmile. Value Tues or Weds? New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation • 25 US Highway 46 W • Wayne NJ 07470-6801 Phone: (973) 812-6467 • Fax: (973) 812-6529 • www.njturfgrass.org • execdirector@njturfgrass.org NJTF Tax ID: 22-3270805 • 4/6/17 This award is designed to commemorate sites of horti­ cultural accomplishment and presented to sites select­ ed for historical, scientific, environmental, and aesthetic value. A largely self-sustaining operation, Rutgers Gardens http://rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu/ is one of the few botanical gardens in the U.S. that does not charge an entrance fee. It hosts a wide range of public activities to help provide support for the care of over 180 acres of both maintained and natural areas. Rutgers Gardens Receives Prestigious National Horticultural Landmark Award Rutgers Gardens was presented with a Horticultural Landmark Award by the American Society for Horti­ cultural Science (ASHS) on April 4 at the Log Cabin on the grounds of the Gardens. ASHS president John Dole and ASHS Executive Director Michael Neff pre­ sented a brass commemorative plaque to Dean Bob Goodman, Chairman of the Rutgers Gardens Adviso­ ry Board Bob Lyons, Dean of Agriculture and Urban Programs Laura Lawson, and Rutgers Gardens Direc­ tor Bruce Crawford. Through this designation, Rutgers Gardens joins an elite group of horticultural sites like the New York Bo­ tanical Garden, the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., and Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia, which received the soci­ ety's first Horticultural Landmark designation. Bob Lyons, Chair of the Rutgers Gardens Advisory Board since 2014, expressed his delight that the Rutgers Gardens met the criteria for this honor. “To be among the select company of nationally recog­ nized botanical gardens named horticultural land­ marks by the ASHS is very gratifying to us at Rutgers Gardens, which celebrated its centennial anniversa­ ry last year." “It certainly raises the profile of Rutgers Gardens as a leading public garden in New Jersey and the region," he added. The ASHS Horticultural Landmark program was initiated in 1996 by then-ASHS President Donald Maynard to commemorate sites of horticultural ac­ complishments, selected for historical, scientific, environmental and aesthetic value. Its Horticultural Landmarks are “sites of public appreciation and in­ terest, as well as a source of professional pride for horticulturists worldwide." Recognizing excellence in horticulture has always been an important part of the mission of ASHS. Con­ sequently, ASHS recognizes horticultural history with the designation of a site as an ASHS HortLandmark, http://www.ashs.org/?page=HortLandmarkDesigna. Thanks to our Premier Sponsors for their genrosity: BASF, BAYER, DLF USA, Grass Roots, Landmark Turf & Seed, Lebanon Turf, Mt. View Seeds, PBI Gordon, ProSeeds & Alliance Seed, Scotts Miracle-Gro, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Storr Tractor, Syngenta Left: Check Presentation from the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation to Rutgers University, Center for Turfgrass Science for Matt Elmore, Extension Specialist Many Thanks to Casey Sky Noon for providing these photos. NJTA loses a friend: Mary Lou DesChamps When Mary Lou DesChamps left this earth recently, the turf industry lost a good friend, and I and the NJ Turfgrass Association are among the many who are grieving her loss. Mary Lou was an unwavering supporter of our business. When Rutgers needed help with equipment, she was there; when NJTA needed support in our endeavors, she was first to sign up; and when I needed help with equipment at my club, she and her company, Storr Tractor, were always there to support me as a customer and as a golf course su­ perintendent. There are countless stories of how she helped numerous causes philanthropically, most of which were kept under the radar. Mary Lou never seemed to want personal recog­ nition for the good she did, but because she felt strongly about people and wanted to share her good fortune with others. Since so many of these stories were never widely known, I feel it would be inappropriate to do more than mention them in a general way. But I would like to tell NJTA members about her support of our association and the Turf Expo. When the economy took a nosedive in the 2000's, the ef­ fect was widespread, and hit the turf industry hard. The Expo planning committee scrambled to keep the ship up­ right, and one of the first people I spoke with about our concerns was Mary Lou. I explained that I understood that the economy had hit Storr Tractor as much as it had hit the turfgrass professionals in our area, and that I would understand if she needed to reduce her support of our trade show. I told her that we appreciated her loyalty to our pro­ fession and that we understood the situation. Mary Lou cocked her head a bit, looked at me in what I can only de­ scribe as a motherly way, and said “No, Chris, you have it all wrong. Our customers are our friends, and they are the reason we've been such a success over the years. Surely, you don't think that Storr Tractor will step away from our friends during their time of need?” And with that, she directed that Storr's support of Expo be increased, with expanded trade show floor space and with a generous offer of funding of the Tuesday lunch. That offer was the catalyst that started the Expo sponsorship program, one that provides significant funds that passes straight through to our support of the Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science. Storr has also been a Premier Sponsor of the Rutgers Golf Classic since day one, which alone rep­ resents a donation of more than $150,000, and Mary Lou contributed in a number of ways to support other associ­ ated programs. By Chris Carson I will never forget visiting her when Dr. Bingru Huang was hired. I had promised Bingru that the industry would pro­ vide an important piece of equipment that would support her research if she accepted the position, and though the funds from various turfgrass associations were significant, we were still $5,000 short. I asked Mary Lou for advice about how best to propose to commercial members of NJTA that this was a worthy goal and to ask for their col­ lective financial support. Her response was typical: “You can stop worrying about that, because I will provide the funds you need to make this happen.” It was as simple as that, and as poignant. When I took a trip west with my wife, Carol, to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary at the GCSAA show in San Diego, I asked Mary Lou and Paul Strani to join us for dinner. I wanted to thank her and Storr Tractor for their continued support and friendship. We had a lovely evening at the Hotel Del Coronado, and there was no bill presented as I had made arrangements that afternoon to pay for this meal ahead of time. I wanted no wrangling over the check- I knew she would have been eager to pay, but it was my invitation and my party. I got a kick out of the look on her face as we walked out of that historic hotel, and it was a nice way to cap the evening. This was just one of the many times I had thanked her for all she did for me and for all of us in NJTA, and she certainly knew how much we ap­ preciated her. She is a member of the NJTA Hall of Fame, as is her late husband, Paul. She had an Expo dedicated to her, and the most recent Golf Classic was dedicated to her memory. Mary Lou DesChamps was a giant in the New Jersey turf world and a friend to all of us. She will be missed. Donate at no cost to the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation amazonby joining smile Read how you can below.. amazon smile You shop. Amazon gives. What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS FOUNDATION every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite chari­ table organization, the NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS FOUNDATION. How do I shop at AmazonSmile? 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Can I receive a tax deduction for amounts donated from my purchases on AmazonSmile? Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you. Thank you very much for participating in the amazonsmile program! NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION New Jersey Turfgrass Association MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Membership shall be open to all interested in the development and maintenance of turf. It shall represent all facets of the turf industry, including persons or organizations that grow or manage turf, or supply materials and services to the Green Industry. 25 US Highway 46 West • Wayne NJ 07470 Phone: 973.812.6467 • Fax: 973.812.6529 JOIN ONLINE: www.njturfgrass.org • BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP • • Savings on Green Expo & Field Days Registration fees • Opportunities to earn Pesticide Applicator License Credits • Clippings Quarterly Magazine • Membership Directory • Outreach & Education impact in Trenton • Support of Rutgers University's Turf Research and turf programs • Marketing opportunities in NJTA publications • Participation in events that raise scholarships for the NJ Turfgrass Foundation • Website: www.njturfgrass.org Membership Category Types (Annual Dues based on calendar year: January 1 - December 31) All members receive separate mailings of NJTA publications and meeting notices. □ BUSINESS PARTNER (Manufacturer/Supplier or Sod Producer) $275.00 UP TO FOUR individuals covered in this membership fee. □ ADDITIONAL BUSINESS PARTNER (5 or more) $65.00 each $210.00 $65.00 each $80.00 $20.00 □ TURFGRASS PARTNER (Golf Course, Lawn Care, Landscaper) UP TO THREE individuals covered in this membership fee. □ ADDITIONAL TURFGRASS PARTNER (4 or more) □ INDIVIDUAL MEMBER (ONE Business or Turfgrass Partner) □ STUDENT MEMBER (Those enrolled in turf-related educational programs.) Member Information Name # 1 Association/Company Address Is Address? City Phone Email Business Name # 2 Association/Company Address Is Address? City Phone Email Business Home Home Title Title State Fax Website State Fax Website Zip Zip NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION New Jersey Turfgrass Association MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Membership shall be open to all interested in the development and maintenance of turf. It shall represent all facets of the turf industry, including persons or organizations that grow or manage turf, or supply materials and services to the Green Industry. 25 US Highway 46 West • Wayne NJ 07470 Phone: 973.812.6467 • Fax: 973.812.6529 Name # 3 Association/Company Address Is Address? City Phone Email Business Name # 4 Association/Company Address Is Address? City Phone Email Business Home Home JOIN ONLINE: www.njturfgrass.org Title State Fax Website Title State Fax Website Zip Zip Select Business Category that Best Describes Your Business/Profession □ Manufacturer/Supplier • BUSINESS □ Golf Course • TURFGRASS □ Landscape/Lawn Maintenance • TURFGRASS □ Irrigation Installation • TURFGRASS □ Schools & Athletic Fields • TURFGRASS □ Student - IN TURF RELATED PROGRAM □ Sod Producer • BUSINESS □ Lawn Care Applicator • TURFGRASS □ Cemetery • TURFGRASS □ Parks and Recreation • TURFGRASS □ Architect • TURFGRASS □ Professionals, University, Ext Offices • HONORARY Payment Information (Required) • MAIL OR FAX TO NJTA Office Type of Credit Card: Card Number: Expiration Date: (mm/yy) 3 Digit Security Code: Check By Mail: (Payable to NJTA) TOTAL MEMBERSHIP AMOUNT: NJ TURFGRASS FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTION: (This portion is tax-deductible) Contributions support Turfgrass Research & Scholarships TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: SIGNATURE: Name on Card: Street Address: City/State/Zip: PURCHASE ORDER #: $ $ $ Since 1970, New Jersey Turfgrass Association's (NJTA) Mission is to promote the Turfgrass Industry and enhance the environment through education, professionalism, leadership, and our partnership with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. New Jersey Turfgrass Association • 25 US Highway 46 West • Wayne NJ 07470 Phone: 973.812.6467 • Fax: 973.812.6529 • www.njturfgrass.org • execdirector@njturfgrass.org 2017 CALENDAR Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Day 1 Golf & Fine Turf Hort Farm 2, N. Brunswick NJ Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Day 2 Lawn, landscape & Sports Fields Adelphia Farm, Freehold NJ Tuesday - Thursday December 5 - 7, 2017 GREEN EXPO Borgata Hotel, Atlantic City NJ SAVE THE DATE - 2018! Rutgers Turfgrass Research GOLF CLASSIC Monday, May 7, 2018 Fiddler's Elbow Country Club Rutgers Extension Offices & Numbers RCE of Atlantic County (609) 625-0056 RCE of Bergen County (201) 336-6780 RCE of Burlington County (609) 265-5050 RCE of Camden County (856) 216-7130 RCE of Cape May County (609) 465-5115 RCE of Cumberland County (856) 451-2800 RCE of Essex County (973) 228-3179 RCE of Gloucester County (856) 307-6450 RCE of Hudson County (973) 353-5525 RCE of Hunterdon County (908) 788-1339 RCE of Mercer County (609) 989-6830 RCE of Middlesex County (732) 398-5262 RCE of Monmouth County (732) 431-7260 RCE of Morris County (973) 285-8306 RCE of Ocean County (732) 349-1246 RCE of Passaic County (973) 305-5740 RCE of Salem County (856) 769-0090 RCE of Somerset County (908) 526-6293 RCE of Sussex County (973) 948-3040 RCE of Union County (908) 654-9854 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 NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION clippings TURFGRASS New Jersey Turfgrass Association 25 US Highway 46 W • Wayne, NJ 07470-6801 Phone (973) 812-6467 • Fax (973) 812-6529 Email: execdirector@njturfgrass.org • Website: www.njturfgrass.org 2017 Board of Directors Dennis DeSanctis Jr, President Dave Schell, Vice President Rob Johnson, Secretary Matt Sweatlock, Treasurer Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP, Executive Director Shannon Sked, Past President Shaun Barry, Golf Classic Chair Jason Osterhoudt, Director Matt Lindner, Director Jack Higgins, Director Mike Reed, Director Nick Polanin, Director - Clippings Editor Mike Brunelle, Director Craig Tolley, Director Tracy Wadhams, Director Dr. Karen Plumley, Director Jeff Weld, Director Chris Carson, Director & Expo Chairman Dr. Bruce Clarke, Advisor Dr. Jim Murphy, Advisor Plant Diagnostic Laboratory And Nematode Detection Service provides accurate and timely plant diagnoses: Disease and Insect Pests Plant and Weed Identification Insect Identification Fungus and Mold Identification Nematode Assay Virus Testing Fungal Endophyte Screening Pesticide Resistance Screening Other Services Available by Contract http://njaes.rutgers.edu/plantdiagnosticlab/ or call 732-932-9140 or email clinic@njaes.rutgers.edu Mailing address: P.O. Box 550, Milltown, NJ 08850-0550 Physical location: Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Education Center 20 Indyk-Engel Way, North Brunswick 08902 Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Soil Testing Laboratory performs chemical and mechanical analyses: Landscape - fertility, suitability, topsoil evaluation Farm - fertility, pre-sidedress nitrate, full farm Organic Media - greenhouse media, compost Sports Turf - fertility, sand-based root zone Technical - permeability and ecological Individual / Specialized Tests Irrigation Water - pH, salts, nitrate-nitrogen, phosphorus, iron http://njaes.rutgers.edu/soiltestinglab/ or call 848-932-9295 or email soiltest@njaes.rutgers.edu 57 Rt. 1, New Brunswick, 7:30 am to 5 pm weekdays.