Volume 47, No 5 December 2013
In This Issue...
President’s Message.......................2
Annual Meeting Summation........3
Sept-Nov Golf Results...................4
Grasscatcher.................................6-7
NERT 2014.......................................9
Kevin’s Corner.........................10-11
Tee-Up New England 2013: Funding Turfgrass Research
the area possibly since the Battle of Bunker
Hill. This put things in perspective as our
hearts go out to all the injured. An attack
like this changes so many lives, and we
are all just very grateful that the bombing
didn’t involve more victims.
In 2012, our first year, we were able to
sign up 56 courses to participate donating
57 rounds of golf. A year later, 95 courses
had donated 99 rounds of golf and they
went on the week-long auction block as
noted on April 15th. As expected, bidding
went slow for the first 5 days, but as the
weekend approached activity started
to pick up. The events in Boston seem
to understandably dominate people’s
attention and created obstacles. Sports
Radio WEEI in Boston was going to
facilitate ads over the weekend for Tee-Up
New England. Unfortunately the studios
were on lockdown due to the bombings
and the ads could not be produced.
Despite the distraction, golfers from all
over New England were involved in the
bidding. By 6pm on the 22nd, all rounds
had been bid on and some of the higher
priced donations went for more than
$600 a foursome. For golfers, Tee-Up
New England it is a great way to get a
shot at playing some of the supreme golf
courses in New England and usually for a
substantial discount. With these proceeds
all going toward turfgrass research, we
are proud to say that the end user (the
golfer) is paying directly for some of
today’s much needed turfgrass research.
The online auction netted more than
$16,000 for turf research. This potentially
would allow the foundation to possibly
add another research project each year. In
2013, the foundation is funding 12 projects
in total at UMass, UConn and URI, with
research expenses reaching $153,000.
A thank you goes out to all 95 participating
facilities and for supporting organizations
helping with the 2013 Tee-Up New England
event. It is a great start to a program that
involves the entire golf community. The
idea is that all golf facilities should be able
to donate a round of golf as an investment
in the future of the game, and in return we
hope the research will benefit that course
down the road. State golf associations have
been a huge help in getting the word out
to the golfers over the winter and leading
up to the online auction. The golfer is the
customer, the end user, the buyer and the
beneficiary of good turf conditions. This
is a new approach with funding coming
directly from the golfer. We hope your
course can participate in Tee-Up New
England 2014!
Gary Sykes, Executive Director, New England
Regional Turfgrass Foundation, Inc.
In less than 18 hours after Adam Scott
dunned the Green Jacket in his first major
tournament victory, Tee-Up New England
opened its 2nd annual online auction
on April 15th at 12 noon. The “Masters”
ignites the golfer’s passion to get out and
play especially after a long winter. When
deciding on the best week to hold a round
of golf auction, it seemed by far that the
Monday after the Masters would be the
logical if not perfect week for it. But, if you
were like many others, especially those
here in New England, you were probably
glued to a news screen somewhere
watching the tragedy unfolding at the
Boston Marathon on that Monday. To
make matters worse the bombing became
a full weeklong saga as police closed in
on the suspected bombers. The “perfect
week” for a golf auction ended up with the
most incredibly prolonged distraction for
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On the work side of my life I have had the
honor and privilege to serve the CAGCS under
the leadership of Wayne Urban, Keith Angilly,
Chris Mauro, John Garcia, and Mark Mansur. I
cannot even begin to express the gratitude and
respect I have for each of those who held the
president’s position before me and for what
each of them has done for this association.
As incoming president, I could not ask for the
association to be on better ground, and I will
do everything I can to continue the tradition
of excellence.
As the golf season comes to a close, I encourage
you to bring your assistants to one of our
social and educational meetings this winter. I
cannot stress enough the importance, for them
and the association, of allowing assistants to
become involved in the CAGCS.
The list of our upcoming events:
The CAGCS/MET GCSA Education Seminar
is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2013
at the Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn.
Our Annual CAGCS Christmas Party is
It doesn’t seem all that long ago that I was
just starting my career as an Assistant
Superintendent at the Fishers Island Club and
yet just this past week I received a 20-year
service award from the club.
It also doesn’t seem all that long ago when
Jud Smith encouraged me to become involved
on the CAGCS board and now here I am
writing my first President’s Message for the
Clippings.
A lot has changed, personally and professionally,
since I started in this business. Almost five
years ago I married Marjorie, and a little over
two years ago we added a daughter, Brianna,
to our family.
scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2013 at J.
Timothy’s restaurant in Plainville, Conn.
The CAGCS Winter seminar is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the Mystic Marriott
in Groton, Conn.
The Nor’easter Ski Day is scheduled for Thursday,
January 16, 2014 at Killington Ski Resort in
Killington, Vt.
If you are attending the 2014 GIS in Orlando, Fla.,
please join us at BB King’s Blues Club Orlando on
Wednesday February 5, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00
p.m. for the debut of the new Nor’easter Social
Event.
I know many people in this association but there
are still a number of members that I’ve never met.
So the next time you are at a meeting and you
see a guy in funny pants, or a crazy jacket, that
is probably me. I hope you stop for a minute and
say hello.
I hope to see you all very soon.
Happy Holidays,
Donnie
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Day. Membership activity was reported and
pin recipients in attendance received their
awards. All of the previous year’s golf events
were highlighted and the 2013 champion’s
prizes were awarded. It was noted in the
Commercial Representatives report that the
first year of the Partner Sponsorship Program
was a success, netting an increase of $13,965
from 2012.
Under new business, the following officer
elections occurred:
Donald Beck – President
Eric S. Morrison, CGCS – Vice President
Paul Bonini, CGCS – Treasurer
Marc Weston, CGCS – Secretary
Elected to serve two year terms as Directors:
Jason Booth, CGCS
Kevin Collins
Stephen Curry
Melissa Gulgiotti was elected to serve
as the Commercial Representative to the
Board for 2014.
In conclusion, the Board would like to thank
all of the sponsors of our various events in
2013, and individuals who assisted with
registration, etc. throughout the year. It is duly
noted that all of the board members thank
Mary Jo Kennedy for all of her hard work,
passion, and dedication to the association.
She keeps all of us in line and we all sincerely
appreciate what she does for us and CAGCS.
Eric Morrison, CGCS, Vice President
2013 CAGCS Annual
Meeting Summation
On Monday, November 4, 2103, the CAGCS
hosted its annual meeting at the Old Lyme
Country Club. It was a chilly day for sure,
but we still had twenty eight of the fifty six
or so who attended the meeting play in the
scramble after lunch. Kudos to the entire
staff at Old Lyme Country Club for a wellrun
event and big thanks to Brian Skelly and
his staff for having the course in wonderful
shape for fall golf. During the course of the
meeting, it was noted that there will be a ten
dollar dues increase for 2014; this is the first
dues increase since 2008. The success of the
member guest was highlighted and all of the
events sponsors were thanked. Scott Ramsay,
CGCS, congratulated everyone in our
association for a job well done and making
it possible for CAGCS to be recognized by
the GCSAA with the 2013 Excellence in
Government Relations Award. The successful
2013 Winter Seminar was discussed, and all
the previous year’s events were highlighted
as well. All of the 2013 Scholarship recipients
were noted, and the committee was given
thanks for helping review the applications.
The S + R tournament was reviewed and new
research initiatives were discussed. Social and
Welfare issues from the year were mentioned,
and Melissa Gugliotti and Syngenta were
thanked for their continued support of Family
pictured l-r - Paul Bonini, CGCS, Bryan Barrington, Scott Ramsay, CGCS, Peter Gorman,
Kevin Collins, Donald Beck, Eric Morrison, CGCS, Jason Booth, CGCS, Melissa Gugliotti,
Heather Garvin, Mark Mansur. Pictured above Steve Curry & Marc Weston, CGCS
December 2013 Connecticut Clippings Page 4
2nd Gross
Andy Drohen, Agrium Advanced Technologies
Carl Hoynoski, Guest
3rd Gross
Chris Mauro, Highfield Country Club
Jack Worgan, Guest
1st Net
Duncan McGowan, Litchfield Country Club
Mike McGowan, Guest
2nd Net
Marc Weston, Indian Hill Country Club
Scott Yusinas, Guest
3rd Net
Bruce Morse, Norwich Golf Club
Mike Svab, Guest
CAGCS Scholarship & Research
Tournament
Hartford Golf Club
October 21, 2013
1st Gross – 60 (mc)
Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC
Kevin Collins, The Tradition GC at Wallingford
Ward Weischet, John Deere Golf
Bill Demur, Guest
2nd Gross – 60 (mc)
Peter Tyrell, The Care of Trees
Mario Calcagni, Guest
Anthony Nardella, Nardella’s Turf Care, Inc.
Tony Nardella, Guest
3rd Gross – 61
Mike Decker, Clinton CC
Mike Dukette, Harrell’s
Gary DeVaux, Topstone GC
Brian Pope, Turf Products Corp.
2013 MET Area Team Championships
Mountain Ridge CC, NJ
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Team Scores P ar 284 S core
1st Connecticut AGCS 283
2nd Central New York GCSA 296
3rd MET GCSA 299
4th Philadelphia AGCA 300
5th Pocono Turfgrass Association 301
6th GCSA of New Jersey 308
6th Hudson Valley GCSA 308
8th Northeastern GCSA 315
8th Central Penn GCSA 315
10th Mid Atlantic AGCS 316
11th Rhode Island GCSA 320
12th Long Island GCSA 325
13th Eastern Shore AGCS 331
CAGCS Member/Guest
Fishers Island Golf Club
October 1, 2013
1st Gross
Thomas DeGrandi, TPC River Highlands
Bill Whaley, Guest
1st Net – 54.3
Heather Garvin, Hart Seed Co.
Eric DeStefano, Twin Hills CC
Cindy Johnson, Tumble Brook CC
Melissa Gugliotti, Syngenta
2nd Net – 54.7
Daryl Aresco, Borough of Fenwick
Thomas Archer, Borough of Fenwick
Peter Grace, H. Smith Richardson GC
Lance Heil, Suffield CC + Hawks Landing CC
3rd Net – 34.9
Les Sheiber, Hartford GC
Harold Brown, Guest
Paul Delton, Guest
Chuck George, Guest
CAGCS Annual Meeting
Old Lyme Country Club
November 4, 2013
1st Gross
Jason Booth, New Haven CC
John Garcia, Atlantic Golf & Turf
Manny Mihailides, DGM Systems
2nd Gross
John Gallagher, Race Brook CC
Brian Pope, Turf Products Corp.
Peter Gorman, Pine Orchard Yacht & CC
John Napier, Stanley GC
1st Net
Kevin Collins, The Tradition GC at Wallingford
Phil Neaton, Black Hall Club
Dick Cook, (ret.)
Chris Konow, Black Hall Club
2nd Net
Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC
Ben Eggleton, Fishers Island Club
Andy Fries, H. B. Brownson CC
Charlie Babcock, Tunxis Plantation
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Todd Apgar; Class Commercial
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Robert FitzGerald; Class C
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Congratulations
Tim & Stacy Nadeau on the birth of their son
Zackary on October, 16, 2013, weighing in at 6
lbs. 15 oz.
Jason & Kristin Dowgiewicz on the birth of their
daughter Charlotte Grace on October 26, 2013,
weighing in at 6 lbs. 13.6 oz., and 19.5” long.
Condolences
John Ruzsbatzky and family on the passing of
his father Edward on September 22, 2013.
Peter & Birdie Rappoccio and family on the
passing of Birdie’s Mother Mary Zoppi on
Nov 5, 2013.
To the family of John Mulhearn who passed
away on December 9, 2013 at the age of 79.
He was a member of CAGCS since 1970.
Please Note!!
The date has been change to Thursday, January
16th. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to
please pre-register by January 9th, 2014, so we
can plan accordingly. Refunds unfortunately
will not be available after that date and there
will also be a $20 surcharge if you register after
that date. Please follow the link to the Vermont
GCSA Website where links are posted on the
left hand side of the page. There is a link with
“more information” and a link to “register.” On
the registration page you can register for the day
and buy more ski passes if you would like to
ski on any extra days after the Nor’easter Cup,
so please explore the site! Get together with the
rest of your association members and see if you
can field that championship team in 2014!!
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February 5th, 2014 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
GCSAA Scholarships
Awarded
The Golf Course Superintendents Association
of America (GCSAA) has awarded its
2013 Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grants
to Kristen Sauer, Catherine Felicetti,
Christopher McAvoy, Samantha Bradley
and Kaci Whitehead. The Garske Grant was
established in honor of Par Aide company
founder Joseph S. Garske. It is funded by Par
Aide, a golf course accessory company, and
administered by the Environmental Institute
for Golf, the philanthropic organization of
GCSAA. The program assists children and
stepchildren of GCSAA members to fund
their education at an accredited college or
trade school with one-time, one-year grants
awarded to five winners without renewals.
Grants are based on community service,
leadership, academic performance and a
written essay. “We appreciate the longtime
support of Par Aide and congratulate these
young members of the extended GCSAA
family,” said GCSAA President Patrick R.
Finlen, CGCS. “The Garske grants are a
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CAGCS Board of Directors
President – Donald Beck
Vice President – Eric Morrison, CGCS
Secretary – Marc Weston, CGCS
Treasurer – Paul Bonini, CGCS
Past President – Mark Mansur
Committee Chairpersons
Education – Peter Gorman
Golf – Kevin Collins
Membership – Brian Barrington
Scholarship & Research –
Jason Booth, CGCS
Social & Welfare – Stephen Curry
Government Relations –
Scott Ramsay, CGCS
Commercial Rep to Board –
Melissa Gugliotti
Class C Rep to the Board
William Abbe
2013-2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Jan. 14 CAGCS WINTER SEMINAR
Tuesday Mystic Marriott, Mystic, CT, PRESENTING PARTNER
Jan. 16 NOR’EASTER SKI DAY
Thursday Killington, VT
Jan. 22 C T GROUNDS KEEPERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Wed. Crown Plaza Hotel, Cromwell, CT
Feb. 1-6 GCSAA – GIS
Orlando, Florida
Feb. 5 NOR’EASTER HOSPITALITY SUITE
Wednesday BB King’s Blues Club from 6:30 PM - 9 PM, Orlando, FL
March 3-6 NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL TURFGRASS CONFERENCE
RI Convention Center, Providence, RI
April 28 NORWICH GOLF COURSE	B ruce Morse
Monday 2 Ball Shamble Host Superintendent
May 22 PE QUABUCK GOLF CLUB	Kevin Jaracy
Thursday 2 Person Best Ball, Superintendent/Assistant Tournament Host Superintendent
President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy
PRESENTING PARTNER
June 9 CO UNTRY CLUB OF WOODBRIDGE	D ennis Petruzzelli, CGCS
Monday Low Gross/Net by Flight, 1st Round CAGCS Championship Host Superintendent
MET Team Championship Qualifier
July 22 FAIRVIEW FARMS GOLF COURSE	S cott Neumann
Tuesday CAGCS Benevolent Fundraiser, Low Gross/Net Blind Partners Host Superintendent
2nd Round CAGCS Championsh, New England Team
Championship Qualifier, PRESENTING PARTNER
September 9 GREA T RIVER GOLF CLUB	S ean Flynn
Tuesday CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST Host Superintendent
October 6 FARMINGTON WOODS C.C. G regory Bradley
Monday CAGCS Scholarship & Research Host Superintendent
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October tba WA MPA NOAG COUNTRY CLUB	G reg Stent
Tuesday Class C Tournament Host Superintendent
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testament to the camaraderie within the golf
course management industry.”Sauer, from
Boylston, Mass., is a student at Providence
College and earned a $2,500 scholarship. Her
father, Todd A. Sauer, is the GCSAA Class A
superintendent at Mount Pleasant Country
Club in Boylston, Mass. Felicetti, an Ithaca
College student from Forestdale, Mass.,
earned a $2,000 scholarship. Her father,
Joseph F. Felicetti, is the GCSAA certified golf
course superintendent at The Pinehills Golf
Club in Plymouth, Mass. McAvoy, a Fordham
University student from West Hempstead,
N.Y., earned a $1,500 scholarship. His father,
Thomas O. McAvoy, is the GCSAA certified
golf course superintendent at Old Westbury
Golf & Country Club in Old Westbury, N.Y.
Bradley, a University of St. Joseph student
from Plainville, Conn., earned a $1,000
scholarship. Her father, Gregory Bradley,
is the GCSAA Class A superintendent
at Farmington Woods Country Club in
Unionville, Conn. Whitehead, an Indiana
University/Purdue University of Fort Wayne
student from Syracuse, Ind., receives a $500
scholarship. Her father, James B. Whitehead,
is the GCSAA member superintendent at
Maxwelton Golf Course in Syracuse,
Ind. “We believe it’s important to
recognize golf course superintendents
for their tireless dedication to the game
of golf,” said Steve Garske, Par Aide
president. “It’s great to be able to give
something back to superintendents and
their children.”
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New England Regional Turfgrass
Conference & Show-March 3-6, 2014
It is that time of year again as all the outdoor work is winding down and winter
cold once again introduces itself to the northeast to think about the New England
Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show among other activities. 2014 will be the
17th annual show to be held in Providence. The schedule is filled with quality
speakers and topics that consistently affect the Turfgrass Industry in New England.
We have arranged 9 seminars on Monday (7-4 hr. and 2-2 hr. seminars) addressing
topics from Dollar Spot, Professional Development, to the Rules of Golf. A new and
interesting seminar will be taught by GCS Jason Van Bus Kirk of Stow Acres Country
Club on using Google Applications to help you manage. You can go to www.nertf.
org and see the complete descriptions of the seminars and online registration is
already up and running.
Tuesday is chock full with a full day of USGA related topics and sports turf also
going on. On Tuesday at 3:45 we decided to do something different than a typical
keynote speaker. We have planned a presentation on a spotlighted sporting event
like a super bowl or a world series that all turfgrass managers would be interested
in. Our speaker is the best in the Baseball Business, Mr. David Mellor, Director of
Grounds for the Boston Red Sox. What a year for Boston both good and bad. We are
excited to hear it from David’s perspective. This will be a speaker you won’t want
to miss as he highlights the year and shows you the challenges of managing Fenway
especially in the spotlight of the World Series.
Wednesday and Thursday, another 2 great days of informative speakers and topics
addressing our industry needs here in New England. Professors John Kaminski
(Penn State) and Jim Murphy (Rutgers), among others, as well as most of our local
researchers will be participating again this year. We have also, Matt Shaffer, GCS of
Merion and this year’s US Open lead man will be on the program talking about his
experiences on Wednesday morning, March 5. The equipment technicians have a
full day on Wednesday with important education with equipment representatives
and equipment observations on the trade show floor. The trade show will again
be open for 13 hours over the 3 days and we hope you will be able to accomplish
whatever business you need to attend to on the floor over that time. Booth sales have
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to reach out to potential customers as everyone prepares for the coming season.
As you start your planning we know you will see the values associated with this
year’s show and the benefits you and your team will gather from the opportunities
of learning and the information available that will make your job go smoother in the
year to come. There will be a lot of turf activity in Providence the week of March
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• Workman’s comp. costs
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recovery time
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Just a quick glance at
safety tips can reinforce
even the most experienced
operator. Be sure to wear the proper protective
gear. My research shows that a staff member can
be outfitted with the proper safety gear for under
$500. Be sure your tools and saws are safe for
use. Consider outside resources and education
that are available as well. UConn extension
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tools that can reinforce and educate on proper
procedures. Both Stihl and Husqvarna offer free
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Potentially dangerous equipment doesn’t end
there. Chippers for tree and brush disposal add
another layer of hazard to tree removal. Those
doing irrigation upgrades or drainage projects
are not free of hazardous equipment use either.
Trenching machines, open trenches, and buried
surprises create opportunities for injuries from
minor to severe.
I don’t mean to point out flaws or play OSHA,
only to reiterate the need for safety. My position
has exposed me to stories of superintendents
and staff that have fallen off ladders (with and
without chainsaws), chainsaw accidents, wood
chipper accidents, and so on. Hopefully you get
the point. Staff exposure and training on mowing
equipment is often extensive, with many followup
hours of operation to reinforce proper use.
The off season brings different hazards with
sporadic use intervals that can only add to the
potential for injury.
This is the season for all in the golf industry to
enjoy more time with family and friends. Please
be safe, so they get to enjoy you in one piece too.
GCSAA Resources and Deadlines
Does your employer offer you a financial tool to
Kevin’s Corner
“Oh, you work on a golf course. What do you do
in the winter?” Does that question sound familiar?
How many times have you answered that, or
some variation of it? To the uninformed, golf is
a seasonal leisure sport that is over when they
stop playing, or is ready for the season when they
bring the sticks out again. We know better. This
is the time of year when many large projects and
changes occur at our clubs that can make a real
impact on the health, aesthetics, and playability
of the golf course. Many of these projects require
a different skill and level of expertise. While often
outsourced, many of you will undertake projects
that will expose you and your staff to potential
hazards not seen during the day to day grind of
the golf season. I ask that you be careful, stress
safety, and also know that there are resources
available for you and your staff.
Is it time to break out the chainsaws and get a
little light on those tees and greens? If the answer
is yes, there is more healthy turf in your future.
There is also some inherent danger with the
process as well. Not surprisingly, chainsaws are
listed among the most dangerous tools. Current
statistics are not easily found, but this blast from
the past courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety
Commission can easily be adjusted for 2013:
• 40,000+ injuries by chain saws in U.S. annually
• Average chainsaw injury requires 110 stitches
• Average medical cost was $5,600 in 1989;
$12,000 in 2000
Mike Dukette
860.930.8888
mdukette@harrells.com
Jim Wierzbicki
860.424.7250
jwierzbicki@harrells.com www.harrells.com
Thank you for
your business.
We look forward to being your
partner for success in 2014.
save for retirement? In partnership with the PGA of America, GCSAA
does! This vehicle also allows for your employer to add to your fund
without the mountains of paperwork.
You Get Cool Stuff Already from your Association
Golf Retirement
Plus is a non-qualified supplemental retirement program tailored
exclusively for the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA),
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and the
Club Managers Association of America (CMAA). Golf Retirement Plus
allows these professionals to contribute to their own personal retirement
annuity and allows their employer to make contributions to their
retirement annuity.
Golf Industry Show:
Housing for the 2014 Conference and Show in Orlando is now open!
Reserve your housing early before they fill up.
Conference Registration for Members opened November 5th. Details,
including changes to the 2014 show.
Regional Pages:
The latest addition to the GCSAA communications vehicles are the
GCSAA Regional Pages. The regional pages feature several dynamic
elements including a field staff blog, member transitions, regional forums
and resources relevant to members right here in the Northeast Region.
Chapter Educational Funding Program:
Arysta LifeScience has developed a pilot program, which they are rolling
out to all of the Northeast local chapters of the GCSAA. Arysta LifeScience
will be donating up to 2% of all gross sales back to the local associations
for educational expenses. Look for details of the program soon, and be
sure to help your chapter help you!
Upcoming FREE webcasts:
Nov. 7: My Best Feature is Fairways
Nov. 14: Planning for Replacement-How Long Does This Stuff Last?
Dec. 4: Set Goals & Manage Time to Achieve Success
Dec. 12: Use Microsoft OneNote to Stay Organized
Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me.
Kevin Doyle, GCSAA Field Staff
kdoyle@gcsaa.org
Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE
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Egypt Farms, Inc.
Sterilized Topdressing, Greensmix
Bagged Topdressing & Divot Mix
Dean Snyder
(800) 899-7645 FAX (410) 335-0164
Executive Turf Products
HumaGrowTurf.com
Earthgreen.com
NutrientsPlus.com
Ken Gentile (203) 496-0891
Grigg Brothers
Gordon Kauffman, III, Ph.D.
Email: gordon@griggbros.com
Website: www.grggbros.com
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Harrell’s
Jim Wierzbicki (860) 424-7250
Mike Dukette (860) 930-8888
Customer Service (800) 228-6656
www.harrells.com
The Chas C. Hart Seed Co.
Quality Since 1892 – turf@hartseed.com
Paul Bednarczyk (203) 430-4087
Mike Carignan (603) 540-2562
Heather Garvin (860) 836-7337
James Carriere & Son, Inc.
Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136
Trap Sand Partac Top Dressing
Const Mixes
Decorative Stone
LaCorte Equipment/John Deere Golf
Jim Calladio/Scott Ferguson/Dan Paradis
522 Edwards Ave., Calverton, NY 11933
800.560.3373x4 golf@lacorteequipment.com
www.lacorteequipment.com
Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc.
Professional Ground Water &
Environmental Engineering Services
Rob Good
(860) 678-0404 email: rgood@lbgct.com
Metro Turf Specialists
Customers, Our Top Priority
Todd Apgar (516) 216-0731
Todd.apgar@metroturfspecialists.com
(203) 748-4653 - metroturfspecialists.com
MGC Developers, LLC
Netting Safety Barrier
Steve LaMesa (860) 290-8552
www.mgcdevelopers.com
email: info@mgcdevelopers.com
A-OK Turf Equipment
Lastec, Wiedenmann, Graden, Baroness, Lely,
Pronovost, Stec, Sweep & Fill, Turf Pride, Maredo,
Classen, Salsco, Terrien –.aokturfequipment.com
Michael Cornicelli (401)826-284 Fax (401)826-3746
Allens Seed
Seed, Fertilizer, Turf Supplies
Exeter, RI 02822
Al LaPrise
(401) 741-4444 • (800) 527-3898
Aquatrols Corp. of America
Innovative Products for Effective
Resource Management
Kevin P. Collins, N.E. Territory Mgr.
(609) 841-2077 (cell)
BASF
26 Davis Drive
Research Triangle, NC 27709
betterturf.basf.us
Bayer Environmental Science
Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven Counties:
Dave Sylvester (860) 841-3173. Hartford, New
Haven, New London, Middlesex, Tolland,
Windham: Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809
BISCO
Irrigation Supplies featuring Rain Bird
60 Stergis Way, Dedham MA 02026
(800) 225-8006 - MA / (888) 522-9182 - CT
J. Anderson III cell: (203) 494-5217
C.R.I.S., LLC
Golf Course Irrigation
P.O. Box 6194
Wolcott, CT 06716
Troy Carney – (203) 879-2362
The Cardinals, Inc.
Complete Distributor of Golf Course
Accessories & Turf Maintenance Supplies
John Callahan cell – (860) 673-3699
cardinalsinc@att.net – (800) 861-6256
Championship Turf Services
Precision Laser Leveling
Core and Deep Tine Aerification
Linear Decompaction
Michael Flowers, CSFM (800) 562-5860
D & S
Floratine – JRM
Turbodrop nozzles
Jerry Marin (203) 258-7911
Dave Basconi (860) 349-1291
DryJect N.E./TurfPounders
Dryject, Core & Deeptine Aeration
Kevin Collins (914) 525-3681
Home Office (914) 672-6029
Servicing CT & NY since 2004
New England Specialty Soils
1mm + 2mm Top Dressing Sand, HD
Bunker Sand, Divot Blends, 5221 Mix, Root Zone
Blends. ed@nesoils.com
Ed Downing (978) 230-2300
Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing
(800) 247-2326 Fax (908) 637-8421
Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136
Joe Bidwell (860) 651-8555
Jim Wierzbicki (860) 424-7250
Plant Food Company, Inc.
The Liquid Fertilizer Experts
www.plantfoodco.com
Jason Dowgiewicz (860) 508-5419
David Conrad (914) 263-3244
Sodco, Inc.
P.O. Box 2, Slocum, RI 02877
Sean Moran (401) 569-1108
(800) 341-6900
Sodco.net
Steven Willand, Inc.
4 Production Dr. (203)775-5757
Brookfield, CT 06804
Mark Osborn cell: (203) 470-1178
Eric Euell cell: (401) 640-5031
Terre Co.
206 Delawanne Ave. Clifton NJ
(973) 473-3393 FAX (973) 473-4402
Byron Johnson
Home (203) 748-5069
Turf Products Corporation
157 Moody Rd., P.O. Box 1200
Enfield, CT 06083
John Ferry - Mark Loper
(800) 243-4355
Westchester Turf Supply, Inc.
Serving the CAGCS for 37 years
Bob Lippman (914) 447-6257
Dave Lippman (914) 447-5192
Info@westchesterturf.com
Winding Brook Turf
240 Griswold Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06119
Michael Krudwig
(860) 883-0475
Windingbrookturf.net
WinField
Using industry-leading insights to provide you
with the products that help you win.
Jim Favreau 978.815.9810, Greg Moran 845.849.8640
www.winfield.com/Specialty
CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our association.
2013 CAGCS Christmas Party ~ J. Timothy’s Taverne

CAGCS Member Guest ~ Fishers Island Club - Oct. 1, 2013

Old Timers Get Together ~ Tunxis Plantation - Sept. 17, 2013
Class C Tournament ~ Wintonbury Hills GC - Oct. 8, 2013