ASSOCIATION clippings NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS Issue 1 • 2018 | VOL 96 Golfing is around the corner - Golf Classic 2018! THERutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic 2018 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@dlfna.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 President’s Message: DAVE SCHELL Greetings and Happy New Year on behalf of the New Jer­ sey Turfgrass Association Board of Directors. I want to thank the members for your confidence in electing me President. I am hon­ ored and humbled to continue a great tradition of success in the NJTA. Speaking of success, the NJTA has committed a sig­ nificant level of financial assistance to the Rutgers Turfgrass program over the last several years because of your membership and involvement. I would like to share with you, our members, some of those success­ es, but first a review of the NJTA mission statement. “Promote the Turfgrass industry and enhance the en­ vironment through education, professionalism, lead­ ership and our partnership with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.” Our partnership with the Rutgers Turfgrass program is vital to everyone’s success and therefore warrants a focus on special projects to accomplish our mission. In the last few years, with your help, the NJTA has been able to financially assist in the successful hiring of Weed Specialist, Dr. Matt Elmore. The NJTA and NJTF (New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation) were major contributors in the construction of the new pavilion at Adelphia Farm, in honor of Dr. Stephen Hart. The association also funded technology upgrades to the student class room and the boardroom at the Geiger Center and was a major contributor to the Interna­ tional Turfgrass Research Conference held at Rutgers last summer. Hopefully, as a member, you had the op­ portunity to participate in some of the many activities during the conference. Most recently the NJTA made a three-year financial commitment to help fund the upcoming “Turfgrass Economic Impact Assessment” spearheaded by Dr. Clarke and the faculty at Rutgers. The results of this assessment will impact everyone in our industry, so be on the lookout for your question­ naire in the future. David Schell NJTA President These are just a few of the ways your membership im­ pacts the Turfgrass Industry in New Jersey. So, when you’re are asked to renew your membership or be­ come a new member, or participate in the NJTA year­ ly events such as the Rutgers Research Golf Classic, Rutgers Field Days or the Green Expo Conference, you are contributing to the industry you love. Get involved then stay involved! Here’s to a success­ ful 2018. Dave Schell NJTA President NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION TURFGRASS 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: Happy New Year! Executive Director: How 'Allied' Are You? ‘How ‘Allied' Are You? Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP, NJTA Executive Director 3 4 Do you know how many other associa­ tions there are in NJ and the surround­ ing area that you could join? There are many and we’re going to share some specifics of a few in this issue. Help Support CTS - Attend Rutgers Golf Classic 5 Silent Auction at Field Days 6 Allied Associations 6, 7, 10, 11 New Jersey Legislative Updates Green Expo Pictures Golf Classic Registration Form A Look Behind the Scenes at Green Expo Rutgers Symposium Membership Application Calendar of Events Rutgers County Extension Offices NJTA Board of Directors 7 8-9 12, 13 14 16 17, 18 19 19 20 JOIN US ON:|| FACEBOOK || TWITTER 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 Why are they called “Allied Associations”? Simply be­ cause they offer education, meetings, networking events, and membership with other like-minded companies and individuals. You can easily find New Jersey Turfgrass As­ sociation (NJTA) members who are also members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey (GCSANJ), or the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA), or the Irrigation Association of New Jersey (IANJ), or the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA), or the Sports Field Managers As­ sociation of New Jersey (SFMANJ), or the New Jersey Green Industry Council (NJGIC). Each association serves its members in relation to spe­ cific turfgrass issues, whether on a golf course, a sports field, a lawn or landscape, a nursery, or for the legislative issues in the state that affect all in the industry. Each association has its own uniqueness and if you haven’t been a member of another association in the past, you might want to contact the association and ask what meetings or events are upcoming. You can also go to their websites and check them out. But a personal phone call to ask questions always goes a long way to find out more. You might need special credits, or a referral to a specific company. You might get discounts when register­ ing for events. You might even find out that someone you know is a member. If you’ve attended the Green Expo, then you may have seen and visited the allied association booths at the show. If you’ve thought about doing some research about other groups, but never took the time to do so, we have done it for you. Look inside this issue, find the allied association, and make that contact. It usually is the best decision that you wish you had done before....so do it now! The Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic registration forms are in this issue. Help support Rutgers Research...join us for the event on Monday May 7, 2018. Support The Rutgers CTS -- Attend Rutgers Golf Classic The Turfgrass industry in NJ is very fortunate to be so close to the Center For Turfgrass Sci­ ence (CTS). This amazing group of world class scientists is considered by many to be the best cool season turfgrass programs in the world and they have been at this level for many years. If you are reading this, most likely you are part of the turfgrass industry, and have in some way benefited from research coming out of the CTS. To keep that research going please consider supporting the Golf Classic on May 7, 2018. by Shaun Barry, Chair THE Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic This program has maintained its lofty status and has added several of the “best of the best” scien­ tists to the program. These scientists could have chosen any university that they wanted but they chose Rutgers. Part of the attraction to Rutgers is that these scientists knew that they were choos­ ing a university that has an unparalleled level of support from the industry. That translates to knowing that they would have the financial re­ sources to support their research . The world has changed and many universities have had to severely re­ duce staff and research because their states could no longer fund turf­ grass programs at previ­ ous levels. The CTS has gone through similar re­ ductions but because of industry support no re­ search has been limited and every scientist continues working to identify solutions to the problems in their field of study. That brings me back to the Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic and how important it is to the success of the CTS. The Golf Classic has raised over 1.7 million net dollars and all of the money goes to the New Jersey Turfgrass Foun­ dation first. Once the money gets to the Foun­ dation, it is allocated for research, scholarships, special projects by CTS. Dr. Bruce Clarke is the director of the CTS and he presents the needs of the CTS and the Foundation responds immedi­ ately. It is this type of support that keeps the CTS functioning as a world leader. There are many ways to support. There are several sponsorship levels that include up to 12 golfers; most attendees are part of a foursome and others sign-up as individual golfers. Since it is a scramble format, every level of golfer is welcome. There were 360 golf­ ers last year and we have plenty of room for more. If golf is not something you feel comfortable doing, we offer many other levels of sponsorship. The most popular choice is a Hole Sign; there are also break­ fast and lunch sponsorships. We are also willing to listen to any idea that you suggest doing. I hope you will consider helping us help Rutgers especially since their research will eventually help you. Mark your calendar for the May 7, 2018 date and we all look forward to seeing you at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, Bedminster NJ. We also have a fabulous Silent Auction of unique items, some extra contests, and of course, the won­ derful food and drink at the clubhouse. Come to meet the scientists from the CTS, have fun playing one of three great golf courses, enjoy great food and be ready to meet old and new friends. SILENT AUCTION AT THE GOLF CLASSIC amazon smile You shop. Amazon gives. Ever wonder how you can leave a legacy to your turf­ grass family in New Jersey? AmazonSmile lets you donate without impacting your personal or business income. You should consider AmazonSmile as the answer to your question. Amazon found a way to take some of the guilt out of online shopping through AmazonSmile. AmazonS- mile lets you choose the New Jersey Turfgrass Foun­ dation, Inc. as your charity of choice. AmazonSmile donates 0.5 percent of the price of any eligible pur­ chases. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and conve­ nient shopping experience as Amazon.com. You’ll feel good about giving back by purchasing things you intended to buy anyway. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, smile.amazon. com, you will login with your normal Amazon ac­ count information. You use the same account on Amazon.com and smile.amazon.com. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same. You should select New Jersey Turfgrass Founda­ tion, Inc as the charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation is a listed charity with AmazonSmile. Amazon will remember your selection. Every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to NJTF. You might want to change your bookmark from www. Amazon.com to smile.amazon.com. That way every time you visit AmazonSmile to go shopping, you will automatically be shopping eligible purchases to do­ nate to the future of your turfgrass industry in New Jersey. NJTA would like to thank all those who signed up or will sign up to donate to the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation through AmazonSmile. What a wonder­ ful way to give. ALLIED ASSOCIATION New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association NJLCAGrowing Every Day New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association 465 Mola Boulevard, Suite 4. Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Director of Operations, Gail Woolcott Office: 201-703-3600 gwoolcott@njlca.org www.njlca.org The NJLCA currently has 530 member compa­ nies. Our member base is landscape contrac­ tors and industries that serve them. The New Jersey Landscape Contractors As­ sociation (NJLCA) is a proven resource to the landscape contractor, green industry service provider and supplier as well as the consum­ er. We are a community of green industry professionals who are dedicated to advanc­ ing the integrity, proficiency and continued growth of the landscape industry. We do this through education, training and legislative advocacy. We hold monthly meetings at different loca­ tions throughout the state. See www.njlca.org for a current calendar of events. New Jersey Legislative Updates by Matt Lindner, NJTA Legislative Chair With the elections of 2017 over and while waiting for the installation of new elected officials, NJ has not been a “lame duck.” Two laws passed both houses and were signed into law prior by Gov. Christie. S674 passed both houses on 1/8/18 and was signed into law on 1/16/18. The law requires training for pesticide applicators and operators concerning pollinating bees. This bill requires the Commissioner of Environmental Protec­ tion to establish a basic training course for pesticide applicators and operators concerning the use of pesti­ cides with respect to pollinating bees. Pollinating bees cause plants to make fruits or seeds by transferring pollen from a plant anther to a plant stigma, resulting in fertilization, and pesticide applications can inter­ fere with this process. S673 also passed both houses on 1/8/18 and was signed into law on 1/16/18. This bill would direct the Department of Environmen­ tal Protection (DEP) to adopt regulations: 1) permitting beekeepers to register their honey or native beehives or beeyards with the DEP; and 2) requiring pesticide applicators to notify a registered beekeeper before applying a pesticide product that may be toxic to native bees within three miles of a registered honey or native beehive or beeyard. The bill would also: 1) direct the department to adopt spe­ cific requirements for the registration and notification processes; 2) require a beekeeper who wishes to re­ ceive notification to register his beehives or beeyards with the department by March 1 each year; and (3) authorize the department to make exceptions to the notification requirement. ALLIED ASSOCIATION Sports Field Managers Association of New Jersey Sports Field Managers Association of New Jersey P.O. Box 205, Pennsville, NJ 08070 Debbie Savard, Executive Secretary mail@sfmanj.org 856-514-3179 The Sports Field Managers of New Jersey (SFMANJ) is an organization committed to enhancing the profes­ sionalism of athletic field managers. Our primary goals include the improved safety, play­ ability, and appearance of athletic fields at all levels. Since our inception in 2000, SFMANJ members have had the opportunity to achieve these goals through seminars, field days, publications, and "networking" with those in the sports turf industry. Who should be a member of SFMANJ? Any individual, institution, organization, and vendor/ supplier who has sincere interest in athletic field safety and playability. Members of SFMANJ represent high school, college, professional facilities, parks and recreation depart­ ments, educators, youth leagues, contractors and commercial vendors. Next Event: SFMANJ Spring Field Day WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 • RAIN OR SHINE NY RED BULLS / NY JETS FACILITIES 2017 GREEN EXPO SNAP SHOTS ALLIED ASSOCIATION ALLIED ASSOCIATION Nursey & Landscape New Jersey Association Bordentown, NJ 08505 1200 Florence Columbus Rd., Office 112 Contact: Lori Jenssen, Executive Director Office Phone: 609-291-7070 www.njnla.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/njnla Twitter: @njnladirector • Instagram: njnla.director The New Jersey Nursery & Landscape Association was or­ ganized in 1915 and is the leading organization for the ad­ vancement of green industry businesses in New Jersey. The organization fosters networking and communication among industry professionals to share the best management and business practices available and to keep them current on industry trends. Members include Greenhouse, Nursery, Garden Center, Landscape Professional, Industry Supplier and Re-wholesalers. The top reasons why nursery, landscape, greenhouse & retail garden centers would want to join the NJNLA are: 1. You will generate leads through our online search data­ base and printed and online directory 2. You'll attract new business through member-to-mem- ber sales & Landscape Awards that will help build your portfolio. 3. You'll have a source for the latest information 4. You'll be heard where it counts, both locally, state-wide and in Washington, DC 5. You'll have outstanding learning opportunities through­ out the year and the ability to earn the Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) designation 6. You'll save money on educational seminars and events 7 You'll be a member of the oldest nursery/landscape as­ sociation in New Jersey Join NJNLA now and save money on attending the upcom­ ing Summer Plant Symposium, being held on August 15th at Rutgers Cook Campus Student Center in New Brunswick, NJ. Irrigation Association of New Jersey PO Box 518 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Phone: 973-850-3366 Fax: 856-727-9504 Patricia Koziol Executive Director pat@neffdowning.com Candi Calderone Meetings & Events Manager candi@neffdowning.com Founded in 1974, the Irrigation Association of New Jersey is a voluntary nonprofit organization formed to: Promote the proper use and design of irriga­ Promote water conservation. Collect and disseminate information of con­ • tion systems. • • cern to its members, the public and associated indus­ tries. Keep the public, private institutions and gov­ • ernmental agencies abreast of the economic impact and concerns of its members. • Conduct educational programs. ALLIED ASSOCIATION ALLIED ASSOCIATION New Jersey Green Industry Council Buddy Freund, Executive Director 609-403-0906 973-557-8674 (c) PO Box 166 Succasunna, NJ 07876 buddy@njgic.org www.njgic.org Annual Meeting March 5, 2018 • 10AM To be held at the offices of State Street Associates on 150 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. Guest Speaker: Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling Vice-Chair for the Assembly Agriculture Committee Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey PO Box 301 Pluckamin, NJ 07978 (973) 812-0710 info@gcsanj.org Executive Director, Maureen Sharples MISSION: The GCSA of New Jersey exists to serve the golf course superintendent by advancing the profession, offering professional development, and fostering relationships for all members. VISION: The GCSA of New Jersey strives to be the state and regional leader in the golf industry. 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r o s n o p S d n a r G o t t e k c i T ) 1 ( e n O E L O H • e g a n g i S □ • A Behind the Scenes Look at Expo 2017 The Expo Committee and the NJTA Board spend a very busy week in early December putting on our conference, meeting and greeting our members and friends, and, in general, trying our best to make your experience at Expo valuable, fun and educational. Like the proverbial duck swimming calmly across a pond, there is a lot of paddling taking place under the water that makes Expo happen, and I thought I'd give you a glimpse of the paddling so that you may have a fuller understanding about what it takes to pull a conference of our magnitude off. By Chris Carson, EXPO Chairman are passed on to the Center for Turfgrass Science at Rutgers to help them run the scientific experiments that we all rely on to make our jobs better. Our audio/visual team must certainly be the highest trained and least paid in the nation, as is evidenced by the presence of turf faculty, farm managers and people of professional renown running our projectors and set­ ting up computers. Volunteers, all! The planning committee begins its discussions about format, location, timing and education in February ev­ ery year. The education committee alone involves more than 20 people, including the entire Rutgers Turf facul­ ty, and the process involves accumulating hundreds of topics, themes and speaker ideas, discussing the pluses and minuses of each, and then making an initial cut of possibilities. This method, and the subsequent adjust­ ments and fine tuning, takes 3-4 in person and virtual meetings, and about 15 hours to complete. From there, initial contacts are made to speakers, modifications are made according to availability, and then the emails start flying. Literally hundreds of hours are spent going back and forth between the original discussions and the printing of our brochures and on site programs, and critical details and changes are made all along the way. As to the venue, our Borgata partners have done a great job of partnering with us to ensure we have ad­ equate room availability, excellent meeting space, and just the right set up for our trade show. Menus are re­ viewed and adjusted, parties are planned, and discus­ sions about hotel check-in flow and valet parking all take place. It's quite a process, one that the committee enjoys, but also one that challenges our ability to also take care of our professional responsibilities as a lot of work is done in the summer. Did you know that, with the exception of our executive director, Cece Peabody, and her able assistant, Angela Adamchak, every single facet of presenting Expo is done by volunteers? This incredibly hard working volunteer force provides well over $100,000 of value, and enables us to generate the funds that ultimately Along the way, Cece and others are handling the wave of requests coming from our business partners and their trade show needs: a larger booth, extra space, reloca­ tion and many more questions are handled promptly and efficiently, and it isn’t rare for us to make 5 or 6 changes to the trade show floor layout before we are satisfied. Printing, mailing, and then dealing with a flood of reg­ istrations comes next, followed by printing of nametags and assembly of attendee packets. It's a lot of work, and it all magically gets done in time. But that doesn't mean that the registration work is over; not by a long shot... Cece and her team, supplemented by a number of interns who love helping and learning about running a conference, handle the onsite registrations, the many questions and the occasional problem. They also have to deal with their Expo Chairman (that's me) asking questions about traffic flow and registration numbers and how many lunches to guarantee. I have a tendency to stick my nose in at the exact wrong time, but I've al­ ways been met with smiles and the answers that I need to keep things moving. You might think that dealing with pesticide and fertil­ izer application credits is simple, but it is exactly the opposite. Forms must be sent to all of the local state au­ thorities months ahead of time, on site forms need to be signed and attested and then, for New Jersey, we have to input every single name into the NJDEP computer ourselves, a task that takes 4-5 days and must be done promptly, finished the week after Expo ends when the team is exhausted. This is a DEP rule, a reflection of the limited funds available in Trenton, and it costs us time and money. but it's all just a hidden part of the service we provide. A Behind the Scenes Look at Expo 2017 By Chris Carson, Expo Chairman Along the way we have to deal with discussing food and beverage counts, an important part of keeping expenses in line while also providing our attendees with the food and beverage on the show floor and at lunch on Tuesday, which we feel are a tremendous value to all. A speaker no-show? We are always ready for travel problems by having our talented Rutgers friends prepare backup options. Making sure the speakers are treated well and want to come back? The speakers' dinner on Wednesday night is quite the affair, lots of fun and great conversation, and a place where, this year anyway, your correspondent let his hair down a bit. There wasn't a hangover the next morning, mind you, but there were a few laughs made possible by yours truly being voluble at the tail end of the GCSANJ Hospitality party after the speak­ ers' dinner ended... Negotiations for future shows happened along the way, input from attendees was filtered and noted. There is a developing discussion about changing the Tuesday night trade show closing to 7:30 from 8:00 to allow after-show dining and customer entertaining; what do you think about that idea? Let me know at echolakecc@aol.com. New ideas and tweaks were noted for the next Expo, planning for which will have begun by the time you read this report. The show was a great success, we received a lot of plaudits and a few new ideas and concerns, and we are working hard to ensure that Expo 2018 is bigger and better than ever. Do you have an idea, or would you like to be a part of the energetic team of good friends that make it happen? Let me know, and I'll be happy to include you in the group, where you will make or strengthen friendships that, for me, have lasted decades. Thanks to our many sponsors for helping us present a terrific show and raise money for Rutgers, thanks to our speakers for providing exceptional education, and thanks to you for attending and for your input. Expo 2017 was a lot of fun and a lot of work, and the entire committee can't wait to make next year even better! 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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 N J 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 Title State Fax Website 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 SAVE THESE DATES - 2018! Rutgers Turfgrass Research GOLF CLASSIC Monday, May 7, 2018 Fiddler's Elbow Country Club Rutgers Turfgrass Research FIELD DAYS TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018 Hort Farm 2, New Brunswick WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018 Adelphia Farm, Freehold GREEN EXPO December 4 - 6, 2018 The Borgata Hotel Atlantic City, NJ 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. 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