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APRIL 1978

Volume 11, No. 2

President’s Message
Once again our season has started. I
wasn’t sure we would see the grass before
Memorial Day, but as usual, Mother
i Nature saw to it that we have a multitude of
I chores to do all at once.
Once again our association is gearing up
for what I hope will be our finest year yet.
Your Board of Directors and committees
/ have been meeting on a regular basis to put
t together a program that will be of interest
to all our members. In keeping with the
' general feelings of the membership, we have
several distinguished speakers scheduled for
our educational programs along with many
fine golf courses.
There is only one more thing we need.
YOU! In order to put all the above to work,
we need you to participate. I certainly hope
we will see many more members at these
meetings. Let’s all be a little more conscienj tious and make an effort to attend, for the
only one who is going to benefit from it is
you and your club.
I will personally make changes in my
schedule that will allow me to get finished
with golf earlier so as to keep the meetings
on schedule. I have asked the board
members and committee chairmen to do the
same. The Pro Shops will be asked to
cooperate and not let anyone tee off after
the designated cut off time. Our business
: meetings will start on schedule. If it appears
it will run over into our scheduled time for
dinner we will recess until after dinner.

One last note. Due to personal reasons,
Bob McCarthy has resigned as a director of
CAGCS and also his chairmanship of the S
&R Committee. I regret the loss of Bob on
the Board as he has contributed a great deal
I to its success.
I have asked Bob Phipps, Superintendent
at the Shorehaven Country Club to fill both
positions until our annual elections in
November. Bob has accepted, and we all
wish him well. Bob has been active in our

association the last few years, having served
on the S & R Committee and the Organiza­
tional Study Committee. Bob has some fine
members on the S & R Committee and I am
sure they will cooperate with him one hun­
dred percent.
Robert Osterman, CGCS
President, CAGCS

National News
San Antonio proved to be a delightful ci­
ty in hosting GCSAA’s 49th Turfgrass Con­
ference and Show. Several days of warm
temperatures, fine hotels, and pleasant
restaurants made for an enjoyable stay.
Unofficial attendance figures showed the
conference to be approaching an all time
high of 6000 attendees. Also, officials at the
San Antonio Convention Center announc­
ed that GCSAA’s equipment show was the
first show to utilize all available floor space.
The educational sessions were given a
fine send-off by Mr. Earl Butz, the con­
ference’s keynote speaker. Mr. Butz main­
tained his reputation of being witty, charm­
ing, controversial, and informative. He is a
definite believer in the profit motive system.
Mr. George Cleaver of Lutherville,
Maryland was elected President for 1978.
Mel Lucas of New York, defeated for the
Vice-President’s spot, was appointed for a
one year term as director. Our own Bob
Osterman, although not winning a direc­
to r’s position, handled himself well and im­
pressed many people throughout the coun­
try. It is hoped that the nominating com­
mittee will see fit to offer Bob as a can­
didate once again.
Finally, Bob Osterman will continue as
our representataive on the Chapter Rela­
tions committee of the national. If you have
any questions regarding the national or are
interested in joining please do not hesitate
to contact Bob.
Steve Cadenelli

Grass Catcher
It is just possible that the last of this
winter’s snow is about to disappear. To be
sure this winter has been one of the
snowiest and drawn-out in recent years. At
this time last year most courses were open
and in reasonably good shape. The middle
of April looks to be the target date for this
season. Superintendents are just now being
able to put crews out on the course to do
some tree work and start clean-up.
Hopefully, the next month will stay dry and
allow for those mid-April openings.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The change in bylaws requires that a pro­
spective member attend two general
membership meetings before he can be
voted in as a member of CAGCS. This
change makes those members who sign ap­
plications somewhat more responsible than
they were in the past. Make sure that the
person you have signed for is aware of the
dates of future meetings. Inform him as to
what to expect at the meeting and what is
required of him. Finally, call him just prior
to the meeting and remind him about or
possibly, offer to pick him up.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The UMASS Turf Conference and Indus­
trial Show continues to be the showcase of
the Northeast for the turfgrass industry.
Dr. Troll and his committees deserve
everyone’s appreciation for their efforts in
providing one of the finest conferences in
the country. Their efforts at diversifying the
program are especially appreciated. The
Connecticut association was very well
represented at the conference. Bob Oster­
man, representing the S & R committee as
well as the entire association,” presented a
$200 scholarship to Mr. Pat Kristy who is a
senior at the Stockbridge school. Pat, who
has worked for Bob, is from Fairfield, CT.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The March meeting held at My Dad’s was
a rousing beginning to the new season.
Nearly 70 members and prospective
continued on page 2

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Connecticut Association
Of Golf Course
Superintendents
Officers
President........Robert Osterman, CGCS
The Golf Club
at Aspetuck
Office 203-261-2544
Home 203-261-0526
Vice-President Stephen Cadenelli
Country Club
of New Canaan
Office 203-966-2145
Home 203-966-0223
Sec-Treasurer. David Stimson, CGCS
Tumble Brook C.C.
Office 203-243-0150
Home 203-289-6979
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bob Phipps
Fred Bachand
Ken Kelliher
A1 Arison, Associate Director
Robert Tosh, Immediate Past President
The object o f this association is to en­
courage increased knowledge o f golf course
management and greater professionalism
through education, research, exchange o f
practical experience and the well being o f
each individual member.
The CONN. CLIPPINGS is an official
publication o f the Connecticut Association
o f G olf Course Superintendents, Inc.
Stephen G. Cadenelli, Editor
127 Country Club Road
New Canaan, C T 06840

How Can I Improve
My Public Relations?
Look into yourself.
Try to feel good about yourself, not in a
conceited way, but in a positive way. If you
don’t feel good about yourself, why should
you expect others to feel good about you.
Some days we just feel good, no matter
what goes wrong, while other days we may
not feel so good even when things are going
right. Try, we must not stop trying to feel
good inside ourselves.
On those days that we are glowing with
confidence, the people around us will feel
relaxed and be willing to share their
thoughts with us. Even a friendly glance
will do wonders for YOUR public relations,
or let’s say people relations, because put­
ting on a false face for the right people may
work sometimes, but feeling good about
yourself works all the time, for all the peo­
ple.
Fred Bachund

EDITORIAL
The conference season is over thus mark­
ing the coming of spring and the start of the
golfing season. Many long hours have been
spent listening to words of wisdom from
university professors, research personnel,
manufacturer representatives, and fellow
superintendents. In most cases a new idea
or two has been absorbed and will be im­
plemented on the course. In other cases
these words of wisdom have served as food
for thought and will aid in the solving of
problems that are sure to arise. One point
often heard but seldom emphasized is the
importance of the superintendent playing
golf. Superintendents should realize that it
is important for them to appreciate the
game of golf and to be able to play at it
reasonably well. It is not enough to excel
agrinomically. Through playing the game a
superintendent sees the golf course as the
member or greens fee player sees it. Many
fine points are noticed while playing that
would normally be missed when simply
touring the course on a cushman.
Superintendents, make an effort to play
your course at least twice a week during
working hours! Presidents and Green
Chairmen support your superintendent in
this effort. Better yet, try to play golf
regularly with the superintendent. What
better place to discuss future courses of ac­
tion. The ultimate result is sure to be a bet­
ter golf course and more satisfied members.
★ ★★

★★★

★★★

★★★

It is upsetting that the following must be
noted; however, a few members refuse to
dress properly at our monthly meetings thus
necessitating action by the Board of Direc­
tors. All persons are required to wear a
jacket with a tie or turtle neck sweater. A
person not attired properly will be asked to
change his mode of dress for the following
meeting. Failure to comply with result in
disciplinary action.
Steve Cadenelli

C .A .G .C .S.
Rules for Golf
• Players must use their State or Club
handicap. If a player has neither, handi­
caps will be kept by the Association.
• Players will be entered in four divisions:
1. A (0-15 Handicaps)
2. B (16-40 Handicaps)
3. Seniors (Age 50 or over)
4. Associate
• Guests will be kept in a separate category.
• Prizes will be awarded in each division
for low gross and low net.
• A player may win only one prize, but
may be eligible to enter more than one
division.

USGA Green Section
Regional Conference on
Golf Course Management
Wednesday, April 12, 1978
8:00 to Conclusion
TA R R Y TO W N H IL T O N IN N
T arrytow n, New Y ork
455 South B roadw ay
N.Y. State thru way - exit 9 at Tappan Zee Bridge

$15.00 per person (L uncheon Included)
MAIL RESERVATIONS TO:
Mr. Stanley J. Zontek, Director
Northeast Region,
USGA Green Section
P.O. Box 1237
Highland Park, NJ 08904

Grass Catcher
continued from page 1
members attended the meeting and lun­
cheon. Mr. Bill Pennington, a recent
graduate of the University of Rhode Island,
spoke on the timely subject, “ winter in­
jury.” Although nothing new was men­
tioned the talk did serve to remind us what
is to come and what might possibly be done
to prevent winter injury.
Possibly, the most satisfying observation
at this meeting regarded the actual func­
tioning of the association itself. Nearly 50
members are involved at the committee
level providing input to make the associa­
tion go. It is obvious that input is being pro­
vided by members and that it is being put to
good use.
Steve Cadenelli

S & R Committee
Changes Hands

With deep regret the Board of Directors
accepted the resignation of Bob McCarthy
from the Board as chairman of the S & R
Committee. In accord with the bylaws
President Osterman appointed Bob Phipps
to the vacancy on the board and as chair­
man of the S & R Committee. Therefore, j
future requests for scholarship applications
should be made to:
Mr. Robert Phipps
14 Sycamore Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06855
As before, deadline for applying for
scholarships is June 1.

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Professionalism is
Applied Knowledge

(

A profession is an occupation requiring
extensive training, education and ex­
perience. One engaged in such an activity as
a means of livelihood is a professional. But
there are degrees of professionalism just as
there are ranks of professions.

Some occupations — teaching, medicine,
law — are assigned a high rank on the pro, fessional scale. Some professions and pro­
fessionals earn greater respect because of
their assumed competence or expertise as
well as years of organized strength and
public relations programs. Their profes­
sional character, spirit or methods are
diametrically opposed to the amateurs.
'

Every professional does not have to have
a Ph.D. or have spent most of his life as a
lawyer or doctor to earn the respect and
esteem that comes with knowing his job. It
was not too long ago that very few univer­
sities offered professional training for golf
course superintendents. Today, there are
numerous institutions offering some sort of
training for those interested in pursuing a
( career as a golf course superintendent.
A professional is not someone with a
hundred hours of classroom instruction.
While knowledge learned anywhere is
valuable — it is not the goal and it does not
make a professional. The goal is application
of that knowledge.
A professional takes as much as he can
squeeze from his job and in the same shake
he returns — through his experience, ethics
and teachings — a dividend to that profes­
sion. The test of a professional is his at­
titude — his desire to tackle his job with en­
thusiasm and a willingness to open his mind
to all the stimuli that influence him in his
s work.
A superintendent with a good attitude —
a professional viewpoint of his job — will
not do just what has to be done. He will ap­
proach problems with thought. He will seek
others’ thoughts. He will use his reasoning,
training and learning to elicit solutions that
will not only rid him of his immediate pro­
blem, but that will have a long-range effect.
A professional is one who is aware of
what the job is all about and of how to go
about it with the best results and least ex­
penditure o f energy. G o lf course
> superintendency is a profession — it re­
quires extensive knowledge of a wide range
of subjects. A professional superintendent
is one who does his job — on or off the
course — and acquires knowledge and then
applies that knowledge to his work.
— “Forefront”

Future Happenings
APRIL 18, 1978
Joint Meeting with Metropolitan Golf Course
Superintendent Association
Shorehaven Country Club, Norwalk, CT
Robert Phipps — Host Superintendent
Shorehaven is no stranger to the members of CAGCS. Bob Phipps and
the members of this fine club have welcomed us several times previously.
For 1978 theirs is the perfect location for a joint meeting between CAGCS
and MGCSA.
Bob has spent a very busy six years since arriving at Shorehaven. He has
implemented a long-range plan that has included green and tee reconstruc­
tion, a complete tree care and tree planting program, construction of a two
million gallon pond, and is currently planning an updating of the irrigation
system. Bob has also found time to train two or three placement students
per year from UMASS.

MAY 9 - Monthly Meeting
Glastonbury Hills Country Club, Glastonbury, CT
Roger Barret, CGCS - Host Superintendent
This will be the first visit to Glastonbury Hills in quite some time. Roger
Barret promises to have this tightly designed A1 Zikorus course in fine
shape. Roger has been at Glastonbury Hills for thirteen years and prior to
that he was superintendent at Manchester Country Club for four years. He
is a graduate of the Stockbridge School for four years. He is a graduate of
the Stockbridge School and a member of CAGCS for fifteen years. Most
importantly though, he is one of less than 400 superintendents nationwide
(ten in Connecticut) who are entitled to write: Roger Barret, CGCS (Cer­
tified Golf Course Superintendent.
During the coming years Roger’s main emphasis at the club will be in in­
stituting a tee rebuilding program. Also on the drawing boards are the
reinitiating of a green reconstruction program, trap rebuilding, and the
planting of 500 to 600 white pines.

JUNE 20 - CAGCS Pro-Sup’t.-Pres.
Green Chairman Tournament
Pautipaug Country Club, Baltic, CT
Fran Rogers — Host Superintendent
Details to come later!

EDUCATION
1978 CAGCS Meetings
April 18............................Shorehaven C.C.
(joint meeting with MGS A)
Bob Phipps - Host Superintendent
May 9 ......................Glastonbury Hills C.C.
Roger Barret CGCS - Host Superintendent
June 6 ..........................Tumble Brook C.C.
Dave Stimson CGCS - Host Superintendent
July 11............................... Pine Valley G.C.
Leo Della Bianca - Host Superintendent
August 8 ...........................Bel Campo G.C.
Tim Michaud - Host Superintendent
September......................................... OPEN
October 10.........................Racebrook C.C.
Maurice Ryan - Host Superintendent
November 9 ............ANNUAL MEETING
Farms C.C.
Paul Mierzejewski - Host Superintendent
The educational program for the April
meeting will feature Dr. H. Tashiro of Cor­
nell University who will report his latest fin­

dings regarding the Hyperodees weevil. The
May meeting will be highlighted by a talk
from Dick Smith of I & E Supply, Inc. en­
titled “ Pump House Efficiency — Energy
Utilization,”
The Education Committee has met twice
to date. The major emphasis during our
discussions has been in lining up interesting
and quality speakers for the eduational pro­
grams. Also under discussion has been the
proposed December and January educa­
tional meetings and ways to make them in­
formative and worthwhile. It is hoped that
all members of CAGCS will provide the
education committee with areas of interest
for possible discussion at these meetings. It
is the responsibility of this committee to
serve the membership in the best possible
fashion. This can only be done when the
membership expresses their needs and in­
terests.
Please forward any ideas to Sherwood
Moore, Burt Furgess, A1 Arison, Bob
Viera, or myself Bruce Cadenelli.
Bruce Cadenelli

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The Following Companies Are Contributing To The Support Of The Conn. Clippings:
ALPINE TREE CARE, INC.
P.O. Box 1034
New Canaan, Ct. 06840

Thomas Porter, CAGCS member
(203) 323-7245

I & E SUPPLY INC.
66 Erna Ave.
P.O. Box 9
Milford, CT 06460

Richard W. Smith, CAGCS member
Richard W. Hosking,
CAGCS member

OTTAWA SILICA COMPANY
CONN. DIVISION
Mystic White Trap Sand
154 Lantern Hill Rd.
Ledyard, CT 06339

TUCO DIVISION
OF UPJO H N CO.

David J. Sylvester,
CAGCS member

(203) 536-2618

47 Main St.
East Berlin, CT 06023
(203) 828-3790

PURPLE KINGS FARM
Custom Greens Dressing
Northwest Hill Road
Williamstown, MA 01267

VALLEY FARMS NURSERY
& SUPPLY, INC.
133 Hopmeadow St. (Route 10)
Simsbury, CT 06070

Ralph Mason, CAGCS member

Joe Bidwell, CAGCS member

(413) 458-4646

(203) 651-8555

LARCHMONT ENGINEERING
& IRRIGATION, INC.
Larchmont Lane
Lexington, MA 02173

THE REICHERT COMPANY
Oilzum Motor Oils & Lubricants
P.O. Box 273
Riverside, CT 06878

WESTCHESTER TURF
SUPPLY, INC.
P.O. Box 198
Lincolndale, NY 10540

JAMES CARRIERE
6 SONS, INC.
USGA Sand & Topsoil
7 Cottage St.
Port Chester, N.Y. 10573
(914) 937-5479

Stephen P. Butler, CAGCS member

Frank Reichert

Bob Lippman, CAGCS member

(617) 862-2550

(203) 661-1816

(914) 937-6523, office
(914) 248-5790, home

THE MAGOVERN CO.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Curtis Stimson, CAGCS member
Carl Wallace, CAGCS member

SOMERS TURF SUPPLIES
P.O. Box 294
Devon, CT 06460

CHAS. C. HART COMPANY
304 Main St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109

Bill Somers, CAGCS member

WHITE TURF, INC.
5 Summer Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475

(203) 623-2508

(203) 878-2108

Norman F. Bartlett

Robert Kennedy, CAGCS member
Mark Loper, CAGCS member

METRO MILORGRANITE, INC.
P.O. Box 267
Hawthorne, NY 10532

TOM IRWIN, INC.
11B A Street
Burlington, MA 01803

(203) 529-2537

John Wistrand, CAGCS member

John Callahan, CAGCS member

(914) 769-7600

(203) 677-7054
(617) 273-0143

ANDERSON-WARNER
ENGINEERING CO., INC.
Turf Irrigation
164 Nod Road
Avon, CT 06001

Jesse Anderson, CAGCS member
(203) 677-0225
ANDREW WILSON, INC.
1170 Route 22
Mountainside, N.J. 07092

Brian Makar
(201) 654-5800

CLORO-SPRAY
Div. o f Henry E. Sanson
& Sons, Inc.
475 Beaver Street
Bristol, PA 19007

E J. Sanson, CAGCS member
Frank Paladino
(212) 338-2153

Jim Sinkowski

(203) 878-0658
LAKESHORE EQUIPMENT
& SUPPLY CO.
300 South Able Road
Elyria, Ohio 44035
1-800-321-5951

(617) 297-0941

OLD FOX CHEMICAL CO.
Hazardville, CT 06082

John Grant, CAGCS member
P.O. Box 62
Pleasant Valley, CT 06063
(203) 379-3579

TURF PRODUCTS
CORPORATION
1496 John Fitch Blvd.
South Windsor, CT 06074

GOLF CAR RENTAL SERVICE
Route 85 (West Road)
Bolton, CT 06040

Nick Carlo

Roy Sibley, CAGCS member
Gary Bryant, CAGCS member
Ed Lane

FERN CLO GOLF CAR CO.
5 Shelter Rock Road
Danbury, CT 06810

O.M. SCOTT & SONS
Proturf Division
Marysville, OH 43040

John Ferenchak

A l Arison, CAGCS member

Rober Morhardt
Jim Smith

(203) 744-7757

(203) 336-9890

(203) 838-3790

ALBERT ZIKORUS
Golf Course Architect
Member ASGCA
Do Little Drive
Bethany, CT 06525
(203) 393-2635

(203) 647-9371

(203) 289-3471

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