CONNECTICUT- CLIPPINGS Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Devoted to sharing knowledge and experience for better turf December, 1990 Volume 24, No. 4 CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS President Thomas Watroba Vice President Steven L. Rackliffe, CGCS Secretary Treasurer Immediate Past President John F. Streeter, CGCS Scott M. Ramsay Robert Chalifour Directors & Committee Chairpersons Scholarship & Research Peter Pierson Public Relations John Motycka Education David Stimson, CGCS Membership Frank Lamphier Newsletter John F. Streeter, CGCS Golf Peter Lewis P P U C Peter Pierson Social & Welfare Philip Neaton Rep. to the Board Stephanie Zanieski Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor The object of this Association is to encourage increased knowledge of golf course management and greater professionalism through education, research, exchange of practical experience, and the well-being of each individual member. What’s Inside? President's Annual Report CAGCS Annual Meeting GCSAA Conference News Golf Results EPA Proposes Pesticide Storage Regulations January Seminars PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL REPORT Thomas Watroba CAGCS President The past year as President of CAGCS has proved to be an experience I will not soon forget. You quickly realize that one individual can only accomplish so much. Many ideas and plans that were priorities at the beginning of the year fade to the back­ ground as you learn to deal with ever-changing concerns that require more immediate attention. You must content yourself with doing the best you possibly can, knowing there is never enough time to do everything you would have liked. My modest goals for this year included strengthening this organization by encouraging better relations amongst our large, diverse and ever-expanding membership and by staying current, progressive and thorough with the business matters that affect this association. I believe we have realized some success in achieving these goals based upon some of the accomplishments of the past year. These include the purchase of a new computer, laser printer and postage meter, a revamped budget survey, suc­ cessful educational programs which have highlighted environ­ mental concerns beginning with the Winter Seminar, terrific response to membership meetings, golf and social programs, celebrity foursomes at our Invitational and record attendance for our S & R Tournament. We are also in the process of updat­ ing standard operating procedures for all CAGCS committees so future board members will know what is expected of them. Most of the credit for these accomplishments belongs to our hard working Board of Directors. Those individuals who sacrifice time away from their families and jobs for the well being of this organization. They were asked to meet 10 times since last November (the officers 14 times), and most have made every effort to attend these meetings. I would like to thank Vice President, Steve Rackliffe, for the outstanding job his long-range planning committee did on the survey and for his support and involvement with CAGCS mat­ ters throughout the year. Secretary and Newsletter Editor, John Streeter, whose work ethic, enthusiasm and energy for his responsibilities I often took for granted. Treasurer, Scott Ram­ say, who has done an excellent job of learning to handle a difficult and demanding position. Dave Stimson, handling educational matters with a skill and ease that comes only with experience. Peter Pierson, whose dual role of S & R Chairman and P.P.U.C. Representative was per­ formed with dedication and meticulous attention to detail. Frank Lamphier, for his no-nonsense approach to tracking the ever- expanding membership rosters. Fred Bachand, who quietly but effectively served as a Public Relations Chairman. Phil Neaton, our Social & Welfare Chairman, who I believe will become an (continued next page) exemplary member of the board. Bob Chalifour, our Immediate Past Presi­ dent, for his efforts with employment referral, his assistance with Noel Jack­ son's nomination and his sense of humor. Stephanie Zanieski, our Com­ mercial Representative who fulfilled her responsibilities with a dedication and thoroughness unmatched in my time on the board. Last, because he's grown so accustomed to it at membership meetings; last to shower, last to eat, but first in performance, our Golf Chairman extraordinaire, Peter Lewis. I thank you one and all. I would like to thank all the members who volunteered their clubs and sacrificed their time to host membership meetings or special events through­ out the year. Your contributions are important ingredients to the success of all of our functions. Thanks also to those who gave up time to serve on committees or assist CAGCS in other ways. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Special thanks is in order for those who have worked behind the scenes for CAGCS. Diana Autrey, my secretary, who has the uncanny ability to deci­ pher my writing. Pandora Wojick, for her excellent work on the survey, and Pauline Streeter, who has done exemplary work assisting with the newslet­ ter, the Green Book, membership and mailings. A final thank you belongs to the membership of CAGCS for your sup­ port and involvement throughout the year. Without your participation at meetings, social functions and special events, we could not have achieved any measure of success this past year. I encourage all of you to become actively involved with your association. The immediate future of the golf industry and CAGCS appears bright, but there are potential problems on the horizon. Environmental, as well as economic concerns remain at the forefront Regarding CAGCS, our unprecedented growth has created a greater need to depend on staff to assist officers, directors and the membership. We need to evaluate our staff needs for the immediate future and beyond, clearly defining their roles and the financial ramifications involved. There is a great deal of work to be done. In closing, I would like to add that I've been proud to serve this past year as President. I have tried to act decisively and work with the board to make decisions without prejudice in the best interests of all the members of CAGCS and for the betterment of our profession. I look forward to the upcoming year and the challenges that lay ahead. 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I would have to say that this is one event that I hope will be the norm from here on out Tom Watroba, President, treated all of the 80+ attendees to an informative, to-the-point, and over­ all well-organized meeting. Watroba re-elected to lead CAGCS Tom Watroba, superintendent at Suffield Country Club, was unanimously voted to once again direct CAGCS in 1991. This will be Tom’s second year as president, a year in which he hopes to continue to prepare CAGCS for the 90's. Other Election Results One-Year Term Vice President Steve Rackliffe As Tom stated in his annual report, "The immediate future of the golf industry and CAGCS appears bright. But there are potential problems on the horizon. Environmental, as well as econom­ ical concerns remain at the fore­ front" In order for us to meet these con­ cerns, it must be done together for the good of all. The monthly meetings provide a forum for us to get together and practice comradery, so that we can face these issues on the horizon. Brian Skelly, Host Superinten­ dent, did a fine job in organizing the procedures which made for a smooth running day. Thanks to Brian and the staff at Old Lyme Country Club. Secretary - John Streeter Treasuer - Scott Ramsay Re-elected to the Board for a two-year term was Peter Lewis, who will remain as our Golf Chairperson. John Motycka was elected to fill the vacant position left by out-going Board Member, Fred Bachand. Remaining on the Board as directors are Bob Chalifour, Peter Pierson, Dave Stimson, Frank Lamphier, Phil Neaton and Stephanie Zanieski who are fulfilling the last year of their two-year terms. 1991 CAGCS Board of Directors (L-R, 1st row) Dave Stimson, Bob Chalifour, Stephanie Zanieksi, Steve Rackliffe, Scott Ramsay. (L-R, 2nd row) Phil Neaton, Peter Lewis, Tom Watroba, John Streeter, Peter Pierson, John Motycka. Absent when photo was taken Frank Lamphier. Scramble Results from Annual Meeting The annual scramble tournament was held under bright sunny skies with a stiff south wind. Twelve teams took to the course and the following are the results: First Place Tom Watroba, Bill Dunn, Mike McDermott and George Gregory Second Place Mike Chrzanowski, John LaBrie, Dave Stimson and Brian Skelly Third Place Mike Dukette, John Motycka, Joe Stahl and Ron Holcomb Fourth Place Brian Pope, Pat Sisk, Steve Rackliffe and Faithfully on the scene taking our money at every monthly meeting are Peter Lewis and Stephanie Zanieski. Grass Catcher Annual January CAGCS Seminar January 8,1991 Ramadalnn Meriden, CT A special note of thanks to those vendors who sponsored the "Closest to the Pin" and "Longest Drive" awards at our monthly golf events this season: The annual CAGCS Seminar will be held on January 8, 1991 at the Ramada Inn in Meriden. Education Chairperson, Dave Stimson not only has found a new location, but also has an all-star lineup. Speakers in­ clude Dr. Pat Vinum who will be talking about Pesticide Injection; Dr. James Watson from the Toro Com­ pany; Mr. Duane Patton, a superin­ tendent, who will cover computers in golf course management; Don Kiley, Executive Director of PPUC; Jim Donovan from Agrinostics Company who will be briefing us on new ways to detect disease; and rounding out our program will be Greg Piontek from the State of Connecticut's DEP, and Kim Trella from the Waste Man­ agement Department, who will be briefing us on the upcoming recycling laws. Please note that this seminar will be good for credits toward recertifica­ tion of your pesticide license. You must sign in on the roster sheet and give your pesticide license number. You must also fill out the forms required which will be handed out at the end of the seminar in order to receive credit for the day. To highlight the day, the annual "Superintendent of the Year" Award will be presented. Please return your ballot to Stephanie Zanieski no -later than December 20 to cast your vote for your choice of "Superintendent of the Year". i. Anderson Turf and Irrigation Bruedan, Inc. Cadwell and Jones, Inc. James Caniere and Sons The Cardinals Hart Seed Magovern The Terre Co. Winding Brook Turf Farm We look forward to your continued support. The Annual CAGCS Christmas Party is scheduled to be held on Fri­ day, December 14,1990, at the Clinton Country Club in Clinton, CT. Social Chairperson, Phil Neaton, has made all of the arrangements for a gala evening which will include a full-course prime rib or baked stuffed shrimp dinner, and dancing to your favorite tunes with your favorite disc jockey. If you haven't made your reservation and cannot find your form, call Phil Neaton at Black HaU Golf Club (434-2051). Help Wanted The Connecticut Clippings is actively looking for committee members to be responsible for taking pictures at meet­ ings and functions; advertising agent to pursue new advertisements for the Clip­ pings; and a person to help activate a "Superintendent Forum" column. Contact John Streeter at 387-6286 or 387-1892 for further information. . 4 . GCSAA DISEASE IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL SEMINAR Co-Hosted by CAGCS January 14 & 15,1991 Treadway Hotel Cromwell, CT This two-day educational seminar in applied turfgrass pathology will cover disease fungi, nematodes, viruses, bacteria and other factors affecting plant health. The use of recent research reports in the development of effective turfgrass disease control pro­ grams will be emphasized. Both novice and expert will gain practical, up-to-date information immediately applicable to their turfgrass manage­ ment operations from this seminar. The seminar will be co-instructed by Dr. Houston Couch, turfgrass pathologist at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and Dr. Philip Larsen, head of the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Minnesota. Welcome New Members The following people have met all of the requirements and have been voted in as members of CAGCS: Fred Diefenbach - Class A Tim Gerzabek - Class B Tom Hannigan - Class A John Howe - Class B Krudwic - Class C John Labrie - Class B Adam Parsons - Class B Jeff Rogers - Class C Paul Sabino - Class B Scott Walker - Class A The Scoreboard Pequabuck Golf Club Hosts September Meeting Peter Pierson, Host Superintendent, and staff provided the record crowd with a finely tuned golf course and a superb meal which followed. Over 70 people played golf with the attendance for dinner around 80. On the golf scene, the President's Cup and McLaughlin Trophies were the prizes for the day. the pre-first meeting jitters in flying colors. This was the first time that Peter has hosted a monthly superintendent meeting; and, as all of you who have hosted meetings before know,‘there are many if s, and's, and hut's until all is said and done. All attendees were treated to a very interest­ ing and well-groomed course, and the meal at the Country Tavern was one of the best we have had in a while. Hats off to Peter and all of the staff at Heritage Village. We're looking forward to going back! President’s Cup ~ Class A (Gross) Superintendent/Assistant Results Peter Pierson - 72 Scott Ramsay - 78 Frank Lamphier - 79 McLaughlin Trophy - Class A (Net) Greg Wojick - 66 Brian Skelly - 66 Bob Szymanski - 68 Commercial Division Gross - Donald Grant - 72 Net - Brian Pope - 63 Heritage Village Hosts Superintendent/Assistant Tourney The annual Superintendent/Assistant Tourney which was held on October 16th again drew a formidable group of atten­ dees. Peter Burnham, Host Superintendent, came through Gross Mike Chrzanowski & Brian Goudey - 71 Madison Country Club John Streeter & Adam Parsons - 73 Woodbridge Country Club Peter Pierson & Bob Douglas - 76 Pequabuck Golf Club Net John Napierwicz & John Mulhem - 60 Stanley Golf Course Peter Rappocio & Cline Propst - 63 Silver Springs Country Club Mike McDermott & Charlie McDermott - 64 Twin Hills Country Club TEE AND GREEN SOD, INC. Specializing in Penncross Sod Dave Wallace 401-295-1870 P. O- Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 - 5 - Attendance is expected to top 17,000 at the 62nd International Golf Course Conference and Trade Show scheduled February 5-12, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The golf course industry's main event, host ed by the GCSAA, will include nearly 50 educational ses­ sions and seminars, a two-and-one-half day trade show, a gala banquet featur­ ing a performance by Neil Sedaka, the Association's annual meeting and elec­ tion of officers, and the 1991 GCSAA Golf Championship. Topics range from turfgrass disease control to environmental regulations will be covered in 41 one and-two-day seminars that will be offered during the first four days of the conference, February 5-8. Six concurrent educa­ tion sessions are slated for Saturday, February 9. Mark H. McCormack, sports market­ ing entrepreneur, will keynote the Opening Session on Friday, February 8, at The Riviera, the GCSAA Confer­ ence and Show headquarters hotel. McCormack is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of International Manage­ ment Group, a 14-company, multina­ tional conglomerate, and the author of What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School. More than 500 manufacturers and dis­ tributors of golf/turf industry products, supplies and services are expected to ex­ hibit at the trade show, which runs February 10-12 at the Las Vegas Con­ vention Center. Legendary pop singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka will perform at the formal clos­ ing banquet on Tuesday, February 12. The versatile performer penned some of the biggest hits of the rock 'n roll era, including "Breaking Up is Hard To Do", "Laughter in the Rain", and "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen". The highlight of the gala evening will be the presentation of the Old Tom Morris Award, GCSAA's highest hon­ or, to William C. Campbell. Camp­ bell is the only American ever to have served both as president of the United States Golf Association and as captain of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland. SUPERINTENDENTS SET FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SHOOTOUT IN THE DESERT The Arizona desert will heat up with competition as more than 600 mem­ bers of the GCSAA contend for their profession's Golf Championship early next year in Scottsdale. A major annu­ al event for the men and women who manage golf courses throughout the world, the GCSAA Championship is one of the largest association-sponsored tournaments in the nation. Tournament participants will be con­ tending February 4-5 for individual and chapter team honors. Last year's cham­ pionship, held in Orlando, Florida, saw the Carolinas GCSA #1 team win the chapter team competition. Roger Null, CGCS, superintendent at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, MO, won the individual championship. Null is scheduled to defend his title in Scottsdale. The championship is scheduled for five courses in the Scottsdale area. Five beautiful and adventurous golf courses, featuring, a mixture of chal­ lenges, will test the field during the 1991 Golf Championship. The host courses are: McCormick Ranch Golf Club's Palm and Pine courses, Orange Tree Golf Resort, Papago Golf Course and Stonecreek, The Golf Club. McCorbiick Ranch Golf Club is a 36-hole complex that was originally de­ signed by Desmond Muirhead, with some recent revisions by Tom Fazio. McCormick is one of die oldest and most well known courses in the desert. The Palm Course plays to 6,202 yards from the regular tees and the Pine Course plays to 6,333 yards. There are 90 acres of lakes on both courses, with water coming into play on 15 of the 36 holes. Both courses are described as traditional desert courses with relatively (continued next page) - 6 - Golf Superintendents to Elect Leaders in Las Vegas Cadenelli nominated for President of GCSAA Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS, Past President of CAGCS, has been nomi­ nated for the presidency of the GCSAA. The Association's 1991 election of officers and directors will be held February 12th during its annual meeting at the GCSAA Inter­ national Golf Course Conference and Show. Cadenelli, superintendent at The Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, NJ, is currently vice presi­ dent of GCSAA. Nominees for GCSAA vice presi­ dent are directors Randy Nichols, CGCS, of Cherokee Town & Country Club In Dunwoody, GA, and William R. Roberts, CGCS, of Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Roberts currently serves as Secretary/ Treasurer of the association. Three candidates for director will be elected for two-year’ terms. The four nominees for director are: Gary T. Grigg, CGCS, Shadow Glen, The Golf Club, Olathe, Kansas; Charles T. Passios, CGCS, Hyannisport Club, Hyannis Port, MA; Gary D. Sayre, CGCS, Overlake Golf & Country Club Medina, WA; Bruce R. Williams, CGCS, Bob O'Link Golf Club Highland Park, IL. GCSAA's current president, Gerald L. Faubel, CGCS, of Saginaw Coun­ try Club in Saginaw, MI, will con­ tinue to serve on the Board of Directors for one year as Immediate Past President Two current board members, Joseph G. Baidy, CGCS, of Acacia Country Club in Lyndhurst, OH, and Randall P. ZIdik, CGCS, of Rolling Hills Country Club in McMurray, PA, have one year remaining on their terms. What's New? Find out at the GCSAA Trade Show More than 500 manufacturers and sup­ pliers will display the newest products and services in the golf course manage­ ment industry during the 1991 GCSAA Trade Show. The largest annual event in the indus­ try, the GCSAA Trade Show affords golf course superintendents the unique advantage of being able to compare all the different product lines in one place at one time. Companies from around the world will preview the latest products available for the management of golf courses. Millions of dollars worth of turf and irrigation equipment, drainage systems, geotextiles, seed, turf chemi­ cals and all manner of turf maintenance supplies will be featured. The trade show, recognized by Tradeshow Week as one of the 150 larg­ est in the United States, will be open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, Feb. 10-11, and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12. Saturday, Febru­ ary 9, is designated Distributor Day, a preview that allows exhibitors a special opportunity to expand distributor/dealer relations. More than 600 members of the GCSAA contend for their profession's Golf Championship (continued from page 6.) flat terrain and gently rolling hills. Famed Camelback Mountain is the beautiful backdrop of these lush lay­ outs. Orange Tree Golf Resort, ranked as one of Arizona's top 10 resort courses, was designed by former PGA touring pro, Johnny Bulla, with some redesign work by architect Gary Panks. Orange Tree play 6,398 yards from the middle tees. The course plays fairly open, four lakes come into play on several holes and most greens are quarded by bunkers. Orange Tree's 18th hole is considered one of the best finishing holes in the Valley. Papago Golf Course is one of the prototypes of the desert-style layouts. Originally designed by William Bell, Papago is consistently ranked as one of the top municipal courses in the coun­ try. The course's regular tees play to 6,613 yards. There are no waste areas to carry tee-to-green, but once out of the fairway, a golfer will be hitting out of the desert. Water only comes into play on three holes. Papago is the yearly qualifying site for the Public Links Championship, as. well as a qualifying site for the Phoenix Open. Stonecreek, The Golf Club, is a beautiful Scottish links-style course that runs along the Indian Bend Wash in Paradise Valley. An original Roy Dye design, the course was known as Mummy Mountain and later as . 7 - Anasazi. Stonecreek plays to 6,280 yards from its middle tees. The course gets its links "feel" from mounding, waste areas and bunkers. The Indian Bend Wash, also known as Stonecreek, winds through the middle of the course and comes into play on eight of the holes. A more thorough look at the 1991 GCSAA Championship courses can be found in the October, 1990 issue of Golf Course Management magazine. The tournament will be held prior to GCSAA's 62nd International Golf Course Conference and Show which will be held February 5-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. EPA PROPOSES PESTICIDE STORAGE REGULATIONS By Robert Denny, Office of Pesticide Programs U. S. Environmental Protection Agency As authorized in the 1988 amend­ ments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungi­ cide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing regulations on the storage of pesticides. These reg­ ulations are scheduled to become final in late 1991, with compliance effective two years later. The goal of the storage regulations is to provide minimum, reasonable federal storage standards. The overall objec­ tives of the storage regulations are to minimize human exposure, improve fire protection, ensure safe and effective spill management and cleanup, and codify good management practices. These proposed regulations contain minimum standards for all facilities that store more than 11,OCX) pounds (5,000 kilograms) of pesticide prod­ ucts. Industry surveys of facilities and practices reveal that many agrichemical dealers and distributors meet or exceed the standards in the proposed regula­ tions. The intent is simply to achieve compliance by the segment of the industry that does not currently meet these minimum standards. To meet the general standards, pesti­ cide storage facilities must be: • secured and posted with warning signs; • floored with sealed concrete to pre­ vent seepage through hairline cracks; • equipped with electricity, water and adequate ventilation; • equipped with two sets of personal protective clothing for spill cleanup or other emergencies; • built to local fire protection codes; • provide with secondary contain­ ment for bulk storage. The proposed regulations also require specific operational procedures for all storage facilities. These procedures include accident prevention, inspection of containers, and employee training. A key issue for the agency is detain­ ing who must comply with these regu­ lations. Currently, the agency is pro­ posing to exclude any farm, commer­ cial applicator or other facility that stores less than 11,000 pounds of pesticide products. Another issue is the requirement for training. Concerns have been raised by industry representatives during recent field trips that EPA regulations poten­ tially overlap with OSHA regulations, causing confusion, compliance difficul­ ties and excessive and duplicative train­ ing time for their employees. If em­ ployers comply with other OSHA train­ ing requirements, should they be exempt from EPA training requirements? The agency welcomes comment on these issues, the proposed storage regu­ lations and their potential impact on the golf course industry. Please direct these comments to Rob Denny, Janice Jensen or Tracy Bone, Pesticide Management and Disposal Staff, Environmental Fate & Effects Division (H-7507C), Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA, 401 "M" Street S.W., Washington, DC, 20460. Telephone (703) 557-5288, Fax (703) 557-9309. GCSAA Education Program Earns National Accreditation The continuing education program­ ming offered by GCSAA has earned of­ ficial accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Traning (ACCET). ACCET is recog­ nized by the U. S. Secretary of Educa­ tion as the official accrediting agency for non-collegiate continuing educa­ tion. "Receiving accreditation confirms our belief that GCSAA offers topflight ed­ ucational benefits to our members," said John M. Schilling, GCSAA Exec­ utive Director. "Few professional as­ sociations take this extra step to ensure quality education for their members." GCSAA's senior director of education and marketing, Colleen Smalter Peder­ son, added that, "We chose to pursue accreditation to get public verification of the scope and quality of GCSAA's educational programs. It is important to us to have our programs measured against established standards." The ACCET Accrediting Commis­ sion voted August 18th to approve GCSAA for full accreditation status, culminating a two-year preparation, ap­ plication and evaluation process. Full accreditation recognizes the Association's current curriculum of more than 50 one and two-day seminars designed to provide information on up- to-date golf course maintenance practic­ es and to sharpen the management - 8 - skills of golf course superintendents. GCSAA's correspondence coursework is also included under the accreditation. The Association introduced its first cor­ respondence course last year covering media relations for the golf course su­ perintendent. Correspondence training courses for underground storage tank management and hazard communication are planned for 1991. Nearly 3,500 participants attended GCSAA's 38 conference seminars and 30 regional seminars during the 1989- 1990 academic year. Another 81 semi­ nars are planned for 1990-1991. OUT OUT ZEB? Hidden beneath your course, an underground storage tank can be easy to forget — until trouble arises. If your course is faced with clean-up costs and liability claims from an accidental leak, are you prepared? Before you answer, consider this: Few, if any, general liability policies cover the cost of a leak from a UST. What’s more, all golf courses with USTs must prove complete financial responsibility for those tanks by October 26, 1991. standards in covering clean-ups from motor fuel, heating and waste oil leaks It also covers third-party liability and legal defense costs. Even better, the GCSAA program will work within your courses’s existing insurance program through your current agent. Close the gap in your operation’s insurance and meet an important compliance deadline. Act now to get GCSAA-sponsored UST insurance and preserve your peace of mind. If your course has a gap in its existing liability insurance, GCSAA now sponsors a specially developed UST insurance program that meets or exceeds all EPA For more information, contact Jardine Insurance Brokers, Merchants Bank Building, Suite 1212, Topeka, Kansas 66612 — Telephone: 800/727-0250. UST Program underwritten by: FIRST SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION, Overland Park, Kansas A General Electric Financial Services Company The Clippings Calendar CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS | DATE EVENT LOCATION December 14 Annual CAGCS Christmas Party Clinton Country Club Clinton, CT January 8,1991 Annual CAGCS Seminar Ramada Inn Meriden, CT HOST CAGCS CAGCS January 14 & 15, 1991 GCSAA Disease Seminar Treadway Hotel Cromwell, CT CAGCS/GCSAA February 4 & 5, 1991 GCSAA Golf Tournament Scottsdale, Arizona March TBA CAGCS Monthly Meeting Ramada Inn Meriden, CT GCSAA CAGCS Looking Ahead 62nd International Confernce & Show February, 1991 Las Vegas, Nevada CAGCS Thanks the Following Patrons for Their Continued Support of our Association Alpine Tree Care, Inc. 44 Slocum St., Norwalk, CT 769 N. Mountain Rd., Newington, CT Ken Clear (847-1855) Alan Carey (953-1776) Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. 5 Cronk Road, P. O. Box 7036 Plainville, CT 06062 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. (203) 747-9911 Breudan Corp, of Connecticut John Deere Golf Equipment Bolton, CT 06040 Scott Lowe, Frank Savakis & Jeff McDowell (203)647-1774 Cadwell & Jones P. O. Box G, Buckland Street Manchester, CT 06040 Stephanie A. Zanieski (203) 643-0644 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Road Unionville, CT 06085 John Callahan (203) 673-3699 Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Roy Sibley, Bob Kennedy Ron Holcomb, Roger Barrett (203) 529-2537 Country Club Cars of N.E. 10 Shoreham Road, P. O. Box 464 East Windsor, CT 06088 Dick Kaupin - Dick Mather (203) 623-3871 Earth Works Custom Deep Aerification Service Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Patrick Lucas, CGCS (203) 698-0030 East Haven Landscape Products 10 MiU Street East Haven, CT 06512 Bud Escola (203) 467-6260 Egypt Farms, Inc. Golf Green Topdressing (800) 899-7645 (Soil) The Terry Co. (201) 473-3393 Metro Milorganite (914) 666-3171 Fairway Landscapers, Inc. Green, Tee, Bunker Construction South Glastonbury, CT 06073 Walter Vami (203) 633-1273 Glenmore Landscape Service RR3, Box 199 Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Glenn S. Moore (914) 764-4348 Imperial Nurseries Horticultural Distribution Center Granby, CT 06035 John Perrotti, Jr. (203) 653-4541 James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing Port Chester, NY 10573 Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 Larchmont Eng. & Irrig. Co. Box 66, Larchmont Lane Lexington, MA 02173 Steve Butler (617) 862-2550 Lesco, Inc. 20005 Lake Road Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Mike Donahue (800) 825-3726 The Magovern Company Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Carl Wallace - Peter Moran (203) 623-2508 - Windsor Locks (203) 348-8211 - Stamford Mantek 12 Bradley Street Branford, CT 06405 Bob Reinhold (203) 481-4321 Metro Milorganite 365 Adams Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Joe Stahl (914)666-3171 Nor-Am Chemical Company 311 Carriage Drive Kensingtoft, CT 06037 David Sylvester (203) 828-8905 O. M. Scott & Sons Proturf Division Marysville, OH 43041 A1 Arison (203) 336-9890 Old Fox Chemical, Inc. 249 Shaker Road, P. O. Box 2287 Enfield, CT 06082 Mike Dukette (203) 684-9426 Partac Topdressing Great Meadows, NJ 07838 (800) 247-2326/(201) 637-4191 Golf Course Top-Dressing, Construction Mixes, and Tennis Court Supplies Pipe & Irrigation Equipment 243 Woodmont Road, P. O. Box 3049 Milford, CT 06460 Paul J. Roche (203) 878-0658 Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. 30 Nashville Road Bethel, CT 06801 Stephen M. Kotowicz (203) 792-3032 Shawnmark Products for Industry Warwick, RI 02888 Matt Howland (401) 295-1673 Terre Co. of NJ 206 Delawanna Avenue Clifton, NJ 07014 Byron Johnson, Jr. W-(201)473-3893; H-748-5069 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Wamertown Road West Suffield, CT 06093 Skip Deubel (800) 243-7582 Turf Products Corporation 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 2576 Enfield, CT 06082 John Ferry, Mark Loper (203) 763-3581 Turf Specialty, Inc. 60 Merrimack Street Hooksett, NH 03106 Dave Scheimerhom (603) 485-7866 Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. P. O. Box 198 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bob Lippman (914) 248-7476 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant (203) 529-6869