Volume 51, No 1 March 2017 COOPERATIVE SANCTUARY PROGRAMS AT AUDUBON INTERNATIONAL As the Director of Cooperative Sanctuary Programs at Audubon International, I interact with thousands of courses and properties who are engaged in environmental practice. All are using IPM All are reducing turf. All are creating wildlife habitat. All are using innovative technology to save and protect water. Few, are telling anyone about their good work. In a world where news travels fast, if you don’t tell your sustainability story, someone else is bound to tell it for you, for good or for bad. So what are some ways to tell your environmental story? 1. Website: Dedicate a page to your environmental management strategy. Include info about your IPM practices, wildlife habitat and any recognition you achieve. 2. Media & Publications: Share your story with media outlets. The news is always looking for good stories, and the local media is where you should start. Focus on the stories you would want to read yourself (wildlife is always popular). 3. Signs and Displays: Tell your golfers about your work by displaying articles, photos and signs in the clubhouse, locker rooms and on the property. Naturalized area signs, tree species, and “look for this animal” here signs are all good ways to engage golfers 4. Behind the Scenes: Offer tours of your environmental work to golfers and the community. Show them your cool technology, and let your course be a classroom! 5. Staff: Train all your staff, including the clubhouse staff, about your work so that they can communicate your story as well. Make sure they understand how to improve sustainability, and why they are doing it. Outreach, (in the form of education and communication) is just one of the focus areas of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for Golf’s certification process, but a critical one. The ACSP Program just celebrated our 25th year, and although the golf industry has made tremendous strides towards sustainable practices during this time, there are still many courses and facilities that have ample opportunities to not only engage in sustainable practices and but to tell their story to the public. This starts with courses documenting the achievements and spreading the word. Courses certified in Audubon International’s Cooperative Sanctuary Programs have been able to create wildlife habitat, reduce managed turf, improve water quality test results and increase risk management. These are all things you know you need to be striving for. For many properties to get started it’s just a matter of having a process and structure, like the ACSP. Audubon International is a non-profit, so the cost of membership is only $300 per year for a course or property, which includes all support, certification processing and educational resources to help you document and achieve BMPs. The certification process itself is designed with six steps, so it can be done incrementally. First and foremost, is a Site Assessment and Environmental Plan. Once, submitted, we review, write a report making recommendations, and provide properties with a Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Planning and a press release. As projects are completed, course personnel document their efforts using the Certification Request Forms for the remaining five categories. These can be submitted one at time, all at once, or in any combination. For each, we review the materials, write a report making recommendations, and, if the requirements are met and properly documented, provide them with a Certificate of Achievement in the appropriate category. Once a course is recognized in all six categories, it receives the designation of “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary”. It is then that you can really start telling your story, with the backing of a well- known and respected certification organization. There are currently 896 courses in the world that have achieved certification, 13 of which are right in Connecticut. I encourage you to check them out on our website, ask them about the process, connect with them about their sustainability efforts, and ask them how they told their story. I would love to hear from you as well to chat about ways to take your course to the next level with environmental management. Regards, Tara Donadio Director of Cooperative Sanctuary Programs, Audubon International www.auduboninternational.org/acspgolf-join tara@auduboninternational.org 518-874-4666 IN THIS ISSUE... President’s Message..............................2 Kevin’s Korner....................................4-5 Behind the Scenes at CAGCS.............6-7 Grasscatcher.....................................8-10 20 Years and Still Sprouting!...........11-15 Schedule of Events...............................13 Connecticut Clippings March 2017 once the remainder of the snow melts. It will be interesting to see how the spring unfolds with the way the temperatures have fluctuated the past couple months. Hopefully, the weather calms down a bit and we can enjoy a nice warm spring season. At GIS this year in Orlando, GCSAA introduced their Best Management Practices online template that individual states can use to develop their unique BMP document. Their goal is to have all fifty states create a BMP document by 2020. These documents should become very useful tools that associations and golf courses can utilize when dealing with their respective state and town legislatures. CAGCS applied for and received a ten thousand dollar grant last fall to initiate development of BMP’s for golf courses in the State of Connecticut. More recently, a steering committee, spearheaded by Peter Gorman, our Secretary, has been formed and had its initial meeting. We will be partnering with UCONN to develop our state BMP document, and many other stakeholders in Connecticut will be brought in at some point along the way. We are striving to create a strong science based document that will serve our needs well, and be consistent with other states in New England. Eric Morrison, CGCS Well the first week of spring is behind us already. Shennecossett reopened on Monday, March 20th, the first day of spring and it was very seasonable temperature wise. Tuesday was a beautiful day and the golf course was teeming with players all day. Then just like that winter roared back and it’s been frigid the rest of the week. Pretty much sums up the roller coaster weather that this past Winter has brought upon the Northeast…at least it looks like the snow might be finally done (?) and courses can start preparing for the season Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Despite all the snow and precipitation we have received the last couple months, the drought of 2016 is continuing into 2017. I saw this online last week: Newsletter Editor Heather Garvin Newsletter Committee Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) Steve Curry, Ron Holcomb, Paul Bednarczyk The Clippings is open to all commentary. Please send your comments to: Heather Garvin, Newsletter Editor heather.hartseed@gmail.com or CAGCS P.O. Box 3678 Woodbridge, CT 06525 203/387-0810 Page 2 That does not paint a pretty picture heading into the season, but hopefully with snow melt and some timely spring rains, water levels can get back up to near full capacity before the summer arrives. Recently, the Town of Greenwich instituted a water ban for the start of the 2017 growing season (continuing the ban from last summer) which included no fairway watering utilizing sprinklers for golf courses in their town; representatives from the Board of CAGCS reached out to our members in Greenwich and we will see if the association can assist them with their situation. If there is anything that we as an association can do to help you, please contact someone on the Board…it’s the networking, camaraderie, and willingness to help our peers that makes this association and our business in general, so special. Speaking of networking and camaraderie, our first monthly meeting of the year is on April 24 at the Tradition Golf Course at Wallingford, known more fondly to us who used to work there when it was nine holes – The Harbor. I want to thank Kevin Collins, our Golf Chairperson, and his staff for welcoming us to their course to start off our 2017 season, and Peter Jacobson and BASF for being the Presenting Partner for the April meeting. This meeting will also determine the seeding for the Two Person Team Championship, so if you haven’t signed up yet find a partner and join us there. As always, if you are interested in hosting a meeting or helping out on the board in any capacity, contact a board member or give the office a call. I wish everyone a successful 2017 season and I hope to see you at the April meeting. CAGCS is now on Twitter… give us a follow @CAGCS1929! Eric Morrison, CGCS Connecticut Clippings March 2017 AT CUSHMAN®, IT’S MORE THAN BUILDING VEHICLES IT’S INVESTING IN THE GAME. For decades, superintendents have relied on Cushman utility vehicles to help maintain immaculate course conditions. Now Cushman wants to reward that loyalty with its Growing Greens™ program. Established to advance your profession and grow the game you love, Cushman will donate $50 to your regional GCSA chapter, for every Hauler® vehicle you purchase between January and December 31, 2017. For more information contact: Chris Larizza - 203.605.0554 | clarizza@textron.com ©2017 Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. All rights reserved. Page 3 March 2017 KEVIN’S KORNER As a parent of nearly 17 years, I have advocated for my children to understand the reason for, and utilize, two simple words: thank you. While they may use those words to be polite, or recognize a small token or gesture, it makes me as a parent proud to hear them verbalized. My hope is the person receiving the thanks appreciates it as well. Two people benefitting from one simple recognition. Is it really as simple as that? It might just be. Think of your prior supervisors and think of the way they recognized you and others. There are a million different ways to operate, lead, and interact with those around us, but my guess is that we think first of the person who had a positive impact on you because of the positive culture they provided. I often pontificate about culture, and will not do so again this time, however I do want you to think of the number of times those impactful leaders utilized the words thank you. One supervisor who made a tremendous impression on me during my (many) college years made it a priority to use both “please” and “thank you”. So much so that you had to notice. Working third shift cleaning university buildings was nearly as thankless as it got, except the supervisor made it a point to recognize the efforts of the staff at every turn. Connecticut Clippings Page 4 While sticks and stones may break bones, words given in a tone less than genuine can change your recognition from positive to negative in a hurry. Those words may end up hurting you. Being polite builds respect, and recognition is a driver of employee motivation and success. Make it a priority and let me know how it works for you! is coming. If it comes following the word “please” and, upon completion of the task, is noted with a “thank you” in recognition, we get back to the previous notion of two benefiting from one simple verbal effort. Did you appreciate that they completed the task? Will they be glad that it was recognized? If the answer is yes, then your words made a significant difference. To those who allow me to write in this newsletter, and all of you who read my newsletter content, thank you. I truly appreciate the opportunity to contribute and hope you enjoy the content. While pizza, swag, and time off are often viewed as exceptional recognition of a job well done, don’t overlook the power of well-intentioned words. Note the “wellintentioned” portion of the previous sentence. Customers, Our Top Priority OVER YEARS OF SERVICE Call one of our sales representatives and receive our 5 Star Service. Scott Apgar - Rich Apgar - Matt Topazio - Jake Green - Office - Gary: Phone: Todd Apgar - - (4653) - Fax: - Page 5 How your Equipment Manager can get you an R&R credit! GCSAA has partnered with R&R Products to bring a special rebate program to GCSAA members. Current EM members who pass one Turf Equipment Technician Certificate Program exam will receive a $95 rebate from R&R Products to be used towards your next R&R Products purchase. This program expires on Dec. 31, 2017, so take advantage of this opportunity by visiting the new GCSAA website today: www.gcsaa.org/ education/certifications-exams/equipmentmanager-certificate-program Scholarship Season is HERE NOW! GCSAA Legacy Awards Knowing the costs of higher education will continue to rise, the Environmental Institute for Golf developed this program to provide scholarship assistance to the children and grandchildren of GCSAA members who have been active Class A, Class B, Class C, Class A-Retired, or Class AA members for five or more consecutive years. Honorees receive a $1,500 award. Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or for high school seniors, they must have been accepted at such an institution for the next academic year. In addition, award winners are ineligible to apply the year following their award, but can reapply after a one-year hiatus. The annual deadline is April 15. Recognizing your staff with simple, respectful use of “please” and “thank you” may go a long way. We are always striving to improve our facilities, and our staff plays the most significant part in achieving those improvements. Asking staff to be mindful of trash, use caution while turning equipment due to environmental conditions, and requesting they stay longer to complete tasks that will make improvements are often inherent requests in our daily duties. They may even know the communication Connecticut Clippings GCSAA Resources and Deadlines You Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already GCSAA partners with Columbia Sportswear for member discounts GCSAA and Columbia Sportswear Company, an industry leader for outdoor apparel and products, have joined in a partnership to bring savings to association members and their facilities. Columbia is offering a 50 percent discount to GCSAA members on outdoor wear purchases. www.gcsaa.org/ media/news/2017/03/06/gcsaa-partnerswith-columbia-sportswear-for-memberdiscounts Longtime Supporter of the CAGCS 50 March 2017 Upcoming FREE webcasts: March 29: Carbon, Carbon Everywhere April 5: Bluemuda: Concept to Common Practices April 11: Diagnosing & Managing Nematodes - The Latest in Nematode Control April 12: On the Subject of Sole 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 Clean. Clear. Compatible. Ready to MAX your turf? Our high quality “growfolio” of 30 innovative and effective liquid nutritionals is fully chelated, delivers quick response and offers long-lasting results. To learn more, call your Harrell’s rep or visit harrells.com today. MIKE DUKETTE 860.930.8888 mdukette@harrells.com JIM WIERZBICKI 860.424.7250 jwierzbicki@harrells.com March 2017 BEHIND THE SCENES AT CAGCS… CAGCS has been very busy working behind the scenes to protect the interests and promote the efforts of superintendents and the contributions they make to the golf industry in Connecticut. For the last two years, we have been participating in the development of the State Water Plan, and more recently the association has been recognized as an early adopter of GCSAA’s national BMP initiative. During the drought of 2005 water diversion at the University of Connecticut resulted in the Fenton River drying up, which inspired legislation requiring development of a comprehensive plan to protect and preserve quantity and quality for all water uses in the state. Because of relationships CAGCS established with state regulators and the CSGA, we were asked to represent the golf industry on the Science and Technical Workgroup of the State Water Plan. The process involves representatives from various regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and conservation coalitions with water related interests. For the last two years, we have attended monthly meetings and numerous public workshops and hearings to learn about and participate in the development process. The Science &Technical Workgroup focused on identifying data that would be required to develop or implement a comprehensive water management plan. In 2016 the Water Planning Council hired environmental consultants CDM Smith, who have experience developing similar plans for several other states, to manage the project. The development process is near completion, with the final report due July 1, 2017. There will be a six-month public review and comment period before the plan is presented to the legislature for a vote in 2018. The greatest potential impact for golf courses is related to registered water diversions. Registered diversions were identified early in the process as a barrier to the water planning process. The lack of a reporting requirement creates a data gap related to which diversions are currently active, and how much water is diverted throughout the year. While the plan is not intended to be an enforceable document, it is likely that legislation or regulations will be proposed to address the data gap by revoking or modifying registered diversions. Our participation in the process has helped us learn about various water planning priorities and the different players that will have the greatest influence on the process. We have also learned that most groups recognize golf course superintendents as responsible Connecticut Clippings water managers, and are more concerned with residential and commercial irrigation. We took advantage of this situation, and made every effort to share examples of superintendents’ efforts to conserve water in the interest of healthier turf and superior playing conditions. Regular attendance at meetings and workshops not only shows our commitment to protecting the interests of the golf industry, it has helped us establish relationships and influence our perception among groups that might otherwise view golf courses as luxury consumers and polluters of valuable water resources. These relationships will Page 6 prove valuable as CAGCS takes the next step toward promoting the efforts of superintendents as environmental stewards. We have initiated the process of developing comprehensive BMP’s based on the template developed by GCSAA. The national effort is funded by GCSAA, the USGA, and the PGA Tour, and the goal is to have completed BMP documents for all fifty states by the year 2020. The template is based on all existing BMP for Golf Courses documents, and will save states tens of thousands of dollars related to developing the guidelines. CAGCS is one of the first associations to utilize the template, and received a $10,000 grant to March 2017 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 fund the early stages of the project. We have established a partnership with UCONN to lead the BMP project for Connecticut, and will look to build on the relationships developed in the water planning process to engage regulatory agencies, allied industry associations, and conservation coalitions to validate and promote our efforts to develop a more sustainable model for golf courses throughout the state. A BMP Steering Committee has been assembled to lead the project, and input will be solicited from other superintendents throughout the development and implementation process. The Steering Committee consists of: Peter Gorman, Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club (co-chair) John Inguagiato, University of Connecticut (co-chair) Kevin Doyle, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America John Garcia, Atlantic Golf and Turf Mike Moraghan, Connecticut State Golf Association Vincent Pavonetti CGCS, Fairview Country Club Jim Ritorto, Lake of Isles Golf Club/Troon Golf Jim Skorulski, United States Golf Association Goals of the steering committee include; developing a practical list of science based guidelines that will lead to more sustainable management programs for golf courses, engage superintendents to utilize the BMP’s and provide data showing measurable progress in the areas of water conservation, water quality preservation, reduction in the quantity of fertilizer and control products applications, energy conservation, and habitat protection, and developing a verification process that will promote the efforts of superintendents and their employers to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Potential future benefits provided by the BMP project include providing resources for superintendents to justify investment in equipment and infrastructure on the course and at the maintenance facility, and influencing future regulations related to water, fertilizer, and chemical use. Involvement in the state water plan and the BMP project are two examples of CAGCS’s commitment to serving and protecting the interests of its members. They also represent evidence of why our association is regarded as leaders throughout the golf industry in Connecticut and beyond. The future of our success relies heavily on our members and their willingness to get involved. Peter Gorman CAGCS Secretary Pine Orchard Yacht & CC 60 INTERNATIONAL BLVD. 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The professional designation, Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS), is bestowed upon those who voluntarily meet the stringent requirements. The CGCS designation is the most widely recognized in the golf industry and the highest level of recognition that can be achieved. Approximately 25% of GCSAA Class A members are certified golf course superintendents. Oops!! Michael Marino, CGCS is from Stonington Country Club not Southington. Sorry! Pat Vittum on receiving one of the 2017 Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Awards from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Kim Dietel on accepting the position of Golf Course Superintendent at Sleeping Giant Golf Course. Michael Golden on accepting the position of Golf Course Superintendent at Sterling Farms Golf Course. Chris Mauro on accepting the position of Golf Course Superintendent at Western Hills Golf Course Michael Morawski on accepting the position of Golf Course Superintendent at Twin Hills Country Club, MA. To Anthony Grosso on accepting the position of Golf Course Superintendent at Highfield Club. Condolences To Anthony Grosso and family on the passing of his fatter Anthony D. Grosso, Jr. on January 27, 2017 at the age of 85. Please visit his obituary at www.legacy.com/ obituaries/ctpost/obituary.aspx?n=AnthonyGrosso&pid=183765673 ANDERSON TURF IRRIGATION, INC. SPECIALIZING IN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FOR Atheletic complexes/Cemeteries Commercial properties/Golf Courses Residential properties/Tennis courts Anderson Turf Irrigation is a conservation-minded company and part of the green industry Plainville, CT 06062 Phone: (860)747-9911 Fax: (860)793-2524 E-mail: andersont@snet.net andersonturfirrigation.com CT LIC # PLM.0208739 RI LIC # MI000063 NY Suffolk County LIC # 45841-RE & # 38977-RP To Brian Pope and family on the passing of his mother Elsie Pope on February 23, 2017 at the age of 88. Please visit her obituary at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ berkshire/obituary.aspx?n=Elsie-MPope&pid=184271220 To Sean Flynn and family on the passing of his father Edward “Fast Eddie” Flynn on February 28, 2017. Please visit his obituary at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ ctpost/obituary.aspx?n=EdwardFlynn&pid=184363207 To Richard “Dick” Smith and family on the passing of his wife Cora Smith on March 17, 2017. Please visit her obituary at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ nwfdailynews/obituary.aspx?n=cora-lanesmith&pid=184580848&fhid=24307 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Education – Stephen Curry Golf – Kevin Collins Membership – Duncan McGowan Scholarship & Research – Richard Duggan Social & Welfare – Andrew Fries, CGCS Government Relations – Scott Ramsay, CGCS Commercial Rep to Board – James Favreau Class C Rep to the Board – Tyler Kwalek CT Clippings Editor – Heather Garvin professional certification credits. The halfday program will feature a trade show with industry exhibitors, continental breakfast, and a barbecue lunch. Watch extension. umass.edu/turf for upcoming details, and for more information e-mail fieldday@ umassturf.org, call 413-545-2965 or 508892-0382. Sponsorship opportunities are available, please inquire if interested. Maynard elected GCSAA president Bill H. Maynard, CGCS, became GCSAA’s 81st president at the association’s annual meeting Thursday at the Golf Industry Show. Maynard is the director of golf course maintenance operations at St. Albans (Mo.) Country Club, where he has worked since 2013. He addressed the assembly on the importance of sparking involvement in the association among GCSAA members of all classifications, both at a local and national level. “This association needs us to need each other,” Maynard said of fellow golf industry professionals, adding that the person one encourages to become an active participant in association matters may someday end up at the helm of the whole operation. That Save the Date! was the case for Maynard himself, who was spurred into service by those who mentored him early in his career Maynard is a native of Nashville, Tenn., and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee in 1986. He has been at his current job since. He was previously the superintendent at Milburn Golf and Country Club in Overland Park, Kan.; Champion Hills Club in Hendersonville, N.C.; and The Virginian Golf Club in Bristol, Va. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The 30-year GCSAA member served as vice president of the association in 2016, and has been a member of the association’s board of directors since 2010. Continued on page 10... Providing exceptional service in New England and the tri-state area for 25 years. Save the Date: May 15th, 2017 The13th Annual Dr. Joseph Troll Turf Classic GreatHorse Golf Club, Hamden, MA Dave Rafferty, Golf Course Superintendent Hosting Honoring Brian Silva Save the date for the 2017 UMass Turf Research Field Day, scheduled for July 26, 2017 at the UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center in South Deerfield, MA. Join us to hear the latest on current turf research at the Center and beyond. 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Continued from page 9... Maynard is a member of the Mississippi Valley GCSA. He also previously served as president of the Heart of America GCSA and on the board of directors of the Carolinas GCSA. Other officers elected during the meeting were Darren J. Davis, CGCS, superintendent at Olde Florida Golf Club in Naples, Fla., as vice president, and Rafael Barajas, CGCS, director of golf course operations at Boca Grove Plantation in Boca Raton, Fla., as secretary/treasurer. Elected as directors were John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS, grounds and facilities manager at Kalamazoo (Mich.) Country Club; Mark F. Jordan, CGCS, natural resource leader at Westfield Group Country Club in Westfield Center, Ohio; and John Walker, director of golf course maintenance at Bentwater Yacht and Country Club in Montgomery, Texas. Kevin P. Sunderman, director of grounds at Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club in Saint Petersburg, Fla., was appointed by the board to a one-year term as director. For more information contact; Territory Sales M anager Bob Barrow 203-751-3474 M ark Osborn 203-470-1178 www.switurf.com Continuing to serve the second year of his two-year term is Kevin P. Breen, CGCS, superintendent at La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, Calif. GCSAA 2016 President Pete Grass, CGCS, director of golf course management at Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne, N.J., will continue on the board as immediate past president. Earlier in the meeting, members passed a proposed increase in dues — from $375 per year to $380 for Class A and B members, and from $190 per year to $195 for Class C members — as well as a change to the bylaws that removed the reference to “golf industry” from the definition of an equipment manager. [Type here] IT’S YOUR CHOICE Segway y Recently, we ended our 20th annual turfgrass conference and show. Amazing how the time has gone by so rapidly. In those 20 years we have had only one major snowstorm, listened to 19 keynote speeches, taught more than 1200 hours of turfgrass education, witnessed more than 300 hours of trade show, printed nearly 50,000 badges, have probably enjoyed more food all over Providence than we can imagine, sipped thousands upon thousands of cups of coffee and only heaven knows how much of that other stuff was consumed! We have seen the show, like the industry, peak in early 2002, and like the industry, struggle to keep up with the expectations as economics seem to slam the brakes on life and business no matter how hard you worked to keep it moving. It may have not been the journey we would have planned, but when was the last time a plan all worked out perfectly? It is what it is…..and as the great Yogi Berra once said, “the Future ain’t what it used to be!?” Either way, it is something we must look forward to. 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SMITH RICHARDSON GOLF COURSE Low Gross/Net Blind Partners 2nd Round CAGCS Championship New England Team Championship Qualifier PRESENTING PARTNER Peter Grace Host Superintendent July 26 Wednesday UMASS Turf Research Field Day Joseph Troll Turf Research Center in South Deerfield, MA August 20 Sunday LAKE COMPOUNCE CAGCS Family Day September 25 Monday LAKE OF ISLES CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST PRESENTING PARTNER Jim Ritorto Host Superintendent October 10 Tuesday KENEY PARK GOLF COURSE 2 Person Best Ball Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy PRESENTING PARTNER Gary DeVaux Host Superintendent October 17 Tuesday THE COURSE AT YALE CAGCS Class C Tournament Matthew Golino Host Assistant Superintendent October 26 Thursday LITCHFIELD COUNTRY CLUB 9-Hole Scramble ABCD CAGCS Annual Meeting PRESENTING PARTNER Duncan McGowan Host Superintendent December 7 Thursday J. TIMOTHY’S TAVERNE CAGCS Christmas Party PRESENTING PARTNER March 2017 Connecticut Clippings Page 14 March 2017 Continued from page 11... WITH YOU WHEN THE GOING GETS ROUGH. No matter how good you are, sooner or later, you’ll find yourself in a tough spot. We’ll help get you back on the fairway. With decades of experience, we will use our unmatched product selection to develop a custom solution for your course. From innovative problem-solving to exclusive training, discover expertise that can only come from the green industry’s No. 1 supplier. Partner with us, and let’s grow Stronger Together. So, congratulations to all the New England Turfgrass Industry supporting 20 years of events of that has allowed this amazing landmark to be achieved. We all should be proud! So, here we are planning already for our 21st conference and show. For the 20th, we had good solid attendance again for seminars Monday and Tuesday. We were very happy with our pre-registrations; the USGA session had a great feel to it and was well attended. Our appreciation and big thanks goes out to Jim Skorulski and the USGA for a great traditional kick-off to our education sessions. Once in a while we hit a homerun with our keynotes. Everyone I spoke to thought Major Dan Rooney was one of the best we have ever had. A patriot, a pilot, a good player and a parent, all of which he shared a great passion and appreciation for. What he and his organization, assisted by the game of golf, are doing for dependents of our wounded and KIA soldiers is phenomenal. It was great to see him interact especially with veterans in attendance as they shared their experiences. He’ll be hard to top! Wednesday, as it always is, was of high value for education, exhibitor time, and Connecticut Clippings Page 15 networking. The morning had a great amount interested individuals to come and learn of energy, and the day was full of education about careers in the turf industry. Some did opportunities for many areas of the industry. take advantage of it. We hope to continue to We take joy that many take advantage of the reach out to veterans in the future. We also gathering especially on Wednesday. UMass invited many high schools in CT and MA that has its Alumni Breakfast, NESTMA had a full might have students who may be interested annual meeting, NESPA had a good turnout in an outdoor career. We shared information, of sod producers. Some of our vendors do opportunities, what the requirements are and sales/support training during the off hours of the pleasures of being in an industry such as the show. The show has become a functional ours. These will be areas we will continue entity in many ways for a large part of the to support in the future to try to create more industry. We end the day with some fun at the interest in our industry. We thank you all auction and a large social event at the Omni. for your support and dedication to our great From there many“The Most Important Shot  head to their favorite spots industry and to the 20th anniversary show! for a high quality evening! Now, on to the Future! Donate to Tee‐Up New England!  in Golf is the Next One”  As we wind down to Thursday, attendance Gary J. Sykes, Executive Director Ben Hogan       does drop off, but offers an opportunity for New England Regional some to visit individuals without many of the Turfgrass Foundation, Inc. distractions from the traffic of the previous two days. Some do appreciate this chance and take advantage of it. On Thursday, our education program is at its highest quality and this year had good solid attendance Torrington Country Club  again. A 2016 Donor Club  We also tried two new approaches to introduce the industry to possible newcomers. Hoping to sprout some interest….with the help of Michelle DaCosta and UMass, veterans groups were contacted to invite those What other Game can fill your Senses, www.tee-upnewengland.com 2017 Auction - April 10-17, 2017 Sap your Strength and become a Passion like Golf!  Every Round of Golf donation will help to support the future of the Game 201� Online Auc�on: April 10‐1�  Go to: www.tee‐upnewengland.com    We need Your Help to promote: Your Course, the Game of Golf and Turfgrass Research! SiteOne.com Irrigation I Lighting I Turf & Landscape Maintenance I Nursery I Golf Course Maintenance I Hardscape I Pest Control March 2017 Connecticut Clippings Page 16 CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our association. A-OK Turf Equipment Lastec, Wiedenmann, Graden, Baroness, Lely, Pronovost, Stec, Sweep & Fill, Turf Pride, Salsco, www.aokturfequipment.com The Chas C. Hart Seed Co. Allens Seed Seed, Fertilizer, Turf Supplies Exeter, RI 02822 Al LaPrise (401) 741-4444 • (800) 527-3898 LaCorte Equipment/John Deere Golf Jim Calladio – Dan Paradise 522 Edwards Ave., Calverton, NY 11933 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 Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. 6 Executive Drive Farmington, CT 06032 Contact: Rob Good - (860) 678-0404 CAGCS Member since 2001 The Cardinals, Inc. Complete Distributor of Golf Course Accessories & Turf Maintenance Supplies John Callahan cell – (860) 673-3699 cardinalsinc@att.net – (800) 861-6256 Metro Turf Specialists Customers, OUR TOP Priority for 50 years Todd Apgar (203) 948-4941 Jake Green (203) 984-7501 Michael Cornicelli (401) 826-2584- Fax (401) 826-3746 Carriere Materials Bill Carriere – (914)414-4969 Partac Top Dressings U.S. Silica Top – Dressing & Bunker Sand Root Zone Mixes Quality Since 1892 – www.hartsturfpro.com (860) 529-2537 • 1-800-326-HART Paul Bednarczyk (203) 430-4087 Heather Garvin (860) 836-7337 (800) 560-3373 x 32 - www.lacorteequipment.com golfparts@lacorteequipment.com (203) 748-4653 - www.metroturfspecialists.com 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 Championship Turf Services Core and Deep Tine Aerification Linear Decompaction Overseeding and Custom Applications Michael Flowers, CSFM (860) 982-3883 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing (800) 247-2326 Fax (908) 637-8421 Email: sales@PARTAC.com www.PARTAC.com Executive Turf Products Huma Gro “Micro Carbon Technology” Stanford, CT (203) 496-0891 Executiveturfproducts@gmail.com Plant Food Company, Inc. The Liquid Fertilizer Experts www.plantfoodco.com Jason Dowgiewicz (860) 508-5419 David Conrad (914) 263-3244 Grigg Brothers John Wiblishauser Email: john@griggbros.com Website: www.grggbros.com Join us on facebook or Follow on Twitter SiteOne Landscapes Stronger Together Ward Weischet (203) 605-0013 wweischet@siteone.com Harrell’s Jim Wierzbicki (860) 424-7250 Mike Dukette (860) 930-8888 Customer Service (800) 228-6656 www.harrells.com Sodco, Inc. Slocum, RI -800-341-6900 –www.sodco.net Your golf course grass needs grown on our Green. Certified Farm;-Bentgrass, Black Beauty, Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Short Cuts, Contract Growing Steven Willand, Inc. 4 Production Dr. (203)775-5757 Brookfield, CT 06804 Mark Osborn cell: (203) 470-1178 Bob Barrow cell: (203) 751-3474 Syngenta Professional Products Fairfield County - Brian Goudey (518)-859-2953 - brian.goudey@syngenta.com All other CT Counties - Melissa Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 melissa.gugliotti@syngenta.com Terre Co. 206 Delawanne Ave. Clifton NJ (973) 473-3393 FAX (973) 473-4402 Byron Johnson - Home (203) 748-5069 Tom Irwin, Inc. Turf Management Products With Tom Irwin, You are not alone. Rob Larson (508) 789-0059 Jeff Houde (203) 731-1776 Main (800) 582-5959 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. A1 – A4 Bentgrass Low Cut Bluegrass High Fine Fescue Blend Joe Farina (774) 260-0093 Turf Products Toro Equipment & Irrigation Serving the industry since 1970 Enfield, CT (800) 243-4355 www.turfproductscorp.com Westchester Tractor, Inc. 60 International Blvd. Brewster, NY 10509 (845) 278-7766 – www.wtractor.com Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. “40 YEARS SERVING CAGCS” Bob Lippman – (914) 447-6257 Dave Lippman – (914) 447-5192 Email: info@westchesterturf.com Winding Brook Turf 240 Griswold Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06119 Michael Krudwig (860) 883-0475 For all your golf course grassing needs Winterberry Irrigation Chris Daigle (860) 883-2695 Matt Faherty (860) 681-8982 www.winterberryirrigation.com Complete Irrigation/Pump installation sales & service 2017 Meeting Dates For The Following Chapters Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents - www.cagcs.com, Golf Course Superintendents of Cape Cod - www.gcsacc.org, Golf Course Superintendents of New England - www.gcsane.org, Maine Golf Course Superintendents Association - www.mainegcsa.org, New Hampshire Golf Course Superintendents - www.nhgcsa.com, Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association - www.metgcsa.org, Rhode Island Association of Golf Course Superintendents - rigcsa.org & Vermont Golf Course Superintendents Association - www.vtgcsa.com PLEASE NOTE! 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