CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS^ CONNECTICUT CLIPPINGS Volume 31, No. 5 December, 1997 A FINAL FAREWELL John F. Streeter, CGCS This editorial will be the last in my official capacity as editor of the Con­ necticut Clippings. After ten years at the helm of The U.S.S. Clippings, I will turn my command over to Captain Bob Chalifour, CGCS, a veteran of committee warfare and a past president of CAGCS. Bob will assume the duties of Clippings editor begining in January of ’98. My tenure as Clippings editor began in 1987 when I inherited the job from CAGCS past president Greg Wojick, CGCS. It has been a long but reward­ ing ride being involved and volunteer­ ing my time to this association. This committee duty officially ends my 20 plus years of service to local associa­ tions. Although I have petitioned for a new editor for some time, I now step down with mixed feelings as the reality of finality has set in. I began my involvement with local associations in 1976 when I assumed my first committee assignment in the Rhode Island association, eventually rising through the chairs to serve as their president in 1983 and 1984. Upon my arrival in Connecticut in 1986,1 once again gravitated toward involvement in my local association and assumed the duties of newsletter editor in 1987. As with the Rhode Island association, I also eventually rose through the chairs to serve as president of CAGCS in 1993. I am also currently serving as President of The Tri State Turf Research Founda­ tion. I certainly did not intend this editorial to serve as my resume or am I looking for a pat on the back. My intention is to send a message to those youngsters out there who have infil­ trated our industry to get involved and volunteer your services. Do your part to keep our profession and association strong—because without all of those before you who have made the effort to volunteer—the golf course superinten­ dent and our profession would not be as positioned as it is for entry into the next century. Serving your association for the bet­ terment of the profession can pay dive- dends. In my case, 20 plus years of involvment has not only enhanced my professional carreer, but has also pro­ vided me with the opportunity to inter­ act with many different people in our industry, many of whom have become friends and valuable colleauges. Col- laberating with your peers in an asso­ ciation environment can only help make you a more responsible and pro­ ductive individual. Associations are the life blood of our profession. So, for those who have given their time and efforts to serve this cause, I applaud you. To those who have not, give it some thought and get involved. In closing, I would like to thank past and present CAGCS boards who have supported me over the years and to those who have contributed to this publication throughout my tenure as editor. I believe the Clippings is be­ ing left in good hands, as Bob Chali­ four and his competent committee of Jud Smith, Heather Garvin, Ron Holcomb and David Basconi takes the helm. Good luck to all and thanks for the memories. December, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 A year in review John Napier, CGCS 1997 CAGCS President The year 1997 was a great year not only for managing turf, but for me, personally—because you, our member­ ship, have allowed me to lead this great association with the help of an energetic and dedicated board of governors. This association is made up of many different classifications of member­ ship, all of whom contribute to make a strong CAGCS. This year, we became a small but intregal part of the bigger picture by becoming an affili­ ate member of GCSAA. Together, we will work to elevate our associations and profession. With all great associations, there are a few individuals behind the scene that make things happen. One of those individuals is our executive secretary, Pauline Streeter. Along with our administrative assistant, Mary Jo Kennedy, they kept our office running smoothly during a very hectic and pro­ gressive year. CAGCS is getting ready to propel our multi media needs into the next millennium. We have installed an addi­ tional computer which is networked to our old Macintosh computer. Thank you to Anthony Grosso, vice president, for your involvement in the Green Book and representing CAGCS in the New England Turf Conference Committee, and for your support and help. I have every confidence in your ability to be an exceptional President. Good luck! This past year we joined forces with the CT Recreation and Park Associa­ tion for the first "Connecticut Golf Scramble Tournament". The tourna­ ment’s main goal was to benefit youth golf programs in Connecticut. How­ ever, it was hoped that the joint venture would also give both of our associations media coverage, as well as some non-dues revenue for scholarship and research and a benevolent fund. Many thanks to Anthony Grosso, Peter Pierson, John Motycka and Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS, for all their help CAGCS Board of Directors and we hope that the 1998 tournament will result in more participation from our membership. It was a new and exciting venture when CAGCS participated in the Audubon Cooperative Santuary Pro­ gram for schools and adopted the Bishop Woods School in New Haven. Under the direction of our Governmen­ tal Rep., Les Kennedy, Jr., we were able to become involved in the innova­ tive environmental education program that helps students and teachers demon­ strate environmental stewardship right at the school. We look forward to the continuation of this project. This year we had some long and tedious board meetings. Brian Skelly would leave our meetings with pages and pages of notes, but he never failed to keep all our minutes concise and accurate doing a great job being the information conduit between the board of directors and our membership. To our Treasurer, Peter Pierson, thank you for tracking our income and expenses for the budget and learning a new computer program to aid in future budget preparation. A sincere thanks should also go to Heather Garvin and Education DENNIS HOULE Redding Country Club Scholarship & Research DAN RACKLIFFE, CGCS Longshore President ANTHONY GROSSO Pautipaug Country Club Vice President BRIAN SKELLY Old Lyme Country Club Golf JOHN MOTYCKA Skungamaug River Golf Club Secretary JUD W. SMITH Orange Hills Country Club Government Relations LES KENNEDY, JR., CGCS Country Club of Waterbury Treasurer PETER R. PIERSON Pequabuck Golf Club Membership WAYNE C. URBAN Farmingbury Hills Country Club Immediate Past President JOHN NAPIER, CGCS Stanley Golf Course Newsletter JUDW. SMITH Orange Hills Country Club Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter Editor John F. Streeter, CGCS Newsletter Committee Jud W. Smith Heather Garvin Photos David Basconi Social & Welfare PETER CURE, CGCS Crestbrook Park Golf Club Commercial Rep. to Board OWEN REGAN TeeandGteenSod, Inc. CAGCS Office P. O. Box 3678 Woodbridge, CT 06525 Telephone & Fax Nos. (203) 387-0810 Toll Free (888) 561-7778 e-mail: cagcs@noreaster.net December, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 A year in review, continued John Motycka, both past treasurers, for their assistance to Peter in getting him off the ground. Peter was also in­ volved with the Environmental Indus­ try Council, and will be serving the EIC as President in 1998, and he is one of our representatives to the Tri- State Turf Research Foundation. Peter never hesitates to assist with all CAGCS functions as he has proven by heading the Golf Summit Committee and serving as our on-site coordinator at our recent CAGCS/GCS AA Re­ gional Seminar. Thank you to our outgoing member­ ship chairperson, Scott Gennings, CGCS, for keeping tack of our membership. Peter Cure, CGCS, was appointed to join our board this year to assist with the Social & Welfare Committee, and I thank him for his hard work in all the social activities, especially taking our annual family day to Lake Corn- pounce this year where we had over 100 members, families and friends enjoy a great day. Aside from our social events, Peter also kept current with our members’ welfare from all newborns to unfortunate tragedies. What would we do without John Motycka as head of our Golf Committee? John’s hard work in handling the monthly golf tourna­ ments, the CAGCS Invitational, Met and New England Team Champion­ ships is greatly appreciated. Aside from all of this, he also kept track of our GHIN handicaps and introduced a new two-man, best ball event. Through the efforts of Greg Bradley and his committee, the Scholarship & Research Committee had one of its biggest years with fund raising support through raffles, soft good sales and an extremely successful S & R Golf Tournament, plus awarding scholar­ ships and research grants on behalf of CAGCS. Dennis Houle, our Education Chair­ person - Thank you for a successful 1997 January Seminar, and your plan­ ning of the 1998 meeting sites which is always a struggle, and for the up­ coming biennial survey and computer training classes. To Jud Smith - Newsletter - thank you for getting increased input for the Clippings through more committee in­ volvement and also increased revenues through advertisements—plus your added humor at sometimes serious board meetings. To Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS - Governmental - thank you for wearing many hats for this new board posi­ tions. You represented CAGCS with the Chapter Relations meeting in Kan­ sas and will be our next voting dele­ gate at the 1998 GCSAA elections, to­ gether with sitting on the EIC and Tri State boards. Our Commercial Rep., Owen Regan, supported CAGCS by provid­ ing commercial sponsorship of skill prizes at monthly meetings along with our social events to make our pro­ grams cost effective and successful. Phil Neaton, Immediate Past Presi­ dent, thank you for all your years of dedication to CAGCS. As well as chairing the Nominating Committee and the Employment Referral Com­ mittee, Phil also represented CAGCS in the New England Turf Conference. As you can see, none of the above could be accomplished without a strong and supportive board of direc­ tors. I would like to thank all the com­ mittee members who helped in making CAGCS successful in 1997, and encourage their continued involvement in 1998. 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With rollers and softspikes, they’d putt Through the doorway he went, through Bill must be part genie, part wizard The equipment all sparkled, down to On into cold storage, he just wouldn’t I couldn't have done a better job He grabbed a cup cutter, a dew whip I arrived at the shop to find Bill was But my crusty old green chairman, past eleven. should appear Bill Bombardier. Past the clubhouse, past ten, and on the first tee, Old Bill was a W.W.II flying ace Who, as a trial attorney, had never lost a case. A two handicap who played to an His irons and putter weren't eight, all that great was as sharp Try as I might, I couldn't catch old Bill, So, I slowed the Cushman down as I crested the last hill. The fog was just clearing and the full moon shone bright From the hill I could see a wondrous sight. right places Old Bill liked nothing, and his tongue The cups were set in all the you've made everything just right!" just like heaven. the last cup With hopes that in the morning, the summer help would show up. Gus, the mechanic, had his stag planned that night the break room, and shop stop. and rakes, A ball mark repair tool, and some out of bounds stakes. No wonder my stomach didn't feel My assistant blurted out "Oh, this quite right. and me on the desk, With my assistant on the break table I made a mental note to bring my We had just settled down for a much He hopped on a workman and was is just great," resume’ up to date. out the door faster When out of the yard there arose such Than pythiuym on that black Saturday needed rest. a clatter, the matter. was there. I rolled off my desk to see what was Away to the door I flew with no care, I slid open the dead bolt to see what The flood lights came on and shone through the fog; An eerie sight, like that of a bog. When out of this gloom, but what disaster. As I stood there and watched him disappear in the night, I couldn't recall a scarier sight. I followed him out by the tracks in the dew Down the first fairway and on to hole number two. Past three and past five and past hole number seven, part elf myself. not there; He had seemed to disappear into the cool morning air. My staff was arriving by the dawn's early light Dragging Gus who was putting up a terrible fight. "The front nine looks perfect," my Assistant said with a trace Of astonishment and a quizzical look on his face. He turned and walked towards the staff to get them started And as I stood there I realized old Bill wasn't cold hearted. He did have a heart but he wouldn't So the average person would never dare show it ever know it. Later that morning as I stood by Bill hopped off his golf cart, growling at me. He growled at his opponents, he growled at the Pro He even growled at his partner, wouldn't you know. But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, "I love golf, 'Supe', December, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 5 Connecticut Governor John G. Rowland Guest speaker at October meeting by Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS Woodway Country Club (Larry Pak- kala, CGCS and Blade Halderman) won the gross prize with a score of 69. The net prize was won by Highfield Country Club (Chris Mauro and Wal­ ter Wozniak) with a net score of 60. After golf, over 100 CAGCS mem­ bers were treated to a light hearted presentation by Connecticut Governor John G. Rowland who spoke about politics, golf and the superintendents’ ever-increasing role in the game of golf, emphasizing the fact that our job has evolved into one that requires com­ munication among ourselves, golfing members and the general public. At the conclusion of his speach, he presented our chapter with an official proclamation commending our Asso­ ciation for our outstanding commit­ ment to community service. The original proclamation will be framed and kept safe at our CAGCS office; but, copies are being made for all CAGCS members and will be sent along with your 1998 membership card. The day was enjoyed by all and the Governor’s appearance was a milestone for our chapter. More importantly, may be the positive impression made on Governor John G. Rowland as he met with and talked to the profes­ sionals that are responsible for golf and the environment in Connecticut. It was a pleasure to invite CAGCS members to the Country Club of Waterbury on October 20th for our annual Superintendent/Assistant Tour­ nament. CAGCS competes in Met Area & New England Team Championships by Peter Pierson The Met Area Team Championship was held on October 6th at the Country Club of Darien, hosted by Tim O'Neill, CGCS, golf course superintendent, with CAGCS being represented by Peter Pierson, Jim Staszow­ ski, Greg Stent, Peter Cure, Heather Garavin, Dick Cook, Bruce Morse and Sean Moran. Seventy-two hopeful golfers representing northeast chapter associations gathered to test their skills. The weather, course conditions and hospitality were all won­ derful and the CC of Darien and Tim O'Neill must be thanked for a great presentation of their facility. The New Jersey GCSA came in first with a combined score of 462; 2nd place went to the Long Island GCSA with a score of 475 with the Met GCSA finishing 3rd with a 483. CAGCS finished in 5th position with a com­ bined score of 498. The Third Annual New England Golf Course Superintendents Championship was held on a very brisk October 8th morning at the Falmouth Country Club in Falmouth, Maine, hosted by Scott Cybulski, golf course superintendent, and the Maine AGCS. Representatives from chapter associations throughout New England gathered to compete in the 3rd annual event. CAGCS was represented by Mike Dukette and Peter Pierson (A Division), Dick Cook and Bruce Morse (B Di­ vision), Steve DiVito and Tony Baviello (C Division) and Anthony Grosso and Craig Terrell (D Division). The scoring was by Stableford points from a net best ball of each division. The results were: 1st - New England GCSA - 201 2nd - Connecticut AGCS - 191 3rd Maine AGCS- 183 (matching cards) 4th - Cape Code Turf Managers Assoc. - 183 Consistently High Quality Competitive Prices Prompt Delivery CONNECTICUT MULCH DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 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CAGCS will again be co-hosting a hospitality suite at the National Con­ vention on February 6th at Headquar­ ters Hotel, Pacific Ballroom D, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Follow the sign for the "Noreaster hospitality reception" as we are shar­ ing with Cape Cod, Hudson Valley, Maine, Metropolitan, New England, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North­ eastern, Rhode Island and Vermont You will be receiving an invitation card in the mail in the early part of January. ***** Sites needed for 1998 CAGCS monthly meetings We need volunteers for sites for 1998 monthly meetings, specifically for October and our annual S & R Tournament. Please contact Dennis Houle, Educa­ tion Chairperson, at 203/938-9640. ***** The 1998 Dues State­ ments have been sent out to all CAGCS members along with informa­ tion sheets. Please take a minute to re­ view the information, make any and all necessary additions, deletions and/or corrections and return it to the CAGCS office as soon as possible. ***** As mentioned in a recent memo to the membership, because of the cost involved in sending out copies of all board minutes to the entire member­ ship, we are asking that any member interested in receiving copies of all board minutes to call the CAGCS of­ fice and add your name to that specified mailing list. Any member can call the office at any time during the year and ask for copies of board minutes and/or be add­ ed to that mailing list. The 1998 advertising rate schedule has been sent out to all commercial members. The deadline for the February issue is January 10th and will highlight the First New England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show scheduled for March 3-5th at the RI Convention Center. ***** CAGCS annual winter seminar January 6th The annual CAGCS Winter Seminar is scheduled for January 6th at the Hawthorne Inn in Berlin, CT. The educational sessions will be presentations by Dr. Bridget Ruemmele, URI, Dr. Gail Schumann, U/Mass, Tim Abeey, U-Conn, Robert MacArthur, Business Lifelines. We will be brought up to date from the DEP by Brad Robinson and a leg­ islative update from Richard Tice. The Superintendent of the Year Award will be presented at the end of the day. Pre-registration prior to Dec. 30th is $70 with on-site registration $80. ***** Tri State funding requests for 1998 should be arriving in your mail box by mid January. We urge all of you to contribute to this worthy foundation which supports turf research in the northeast region. Also coming in your mail box from Tri State will be the year-end issue of Foundation News which will bring you up to date on the research activi­ ties that are taking place with the Tri State Foundation. Although this research information is brief, anyone interested in receiving a copy of the actual research reports should contact one of your Tri State reps, Les Kennedy or Peter Pierson. December, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 Annual meeting highlights Anthony Grosso elected 39th CAGCS president John Motycka. Owen Regan will con­ tinue for one more year as commercial representative to the board. John Napier, CGCS, will serve on the board as Immediate Past President. Some of the highlights of the annual meeting included the annual reports of all offiers and directors. Treasurer, Peter Pierson, reviewed the budget for the 1998 fiscal year. It was voted on and approved by all voting members in attendance. Golf Chairperson, John Motycka, awarded the gifts to the low gross and The annual CAGCS meeting was held on November 4th at the Birch­ wood Country Club. Anthony Grosso was duly elected to lead our association. He has been a member of CAGCS since 1987 and is the superintendent at Pautipaug Coun­ try Club. He has served on the board of governors since 1994 serving as co- chair of the Golf Committee for two years. Thereafter, Anthony served as Secretary, then Vice President, and we feel that CAGCS is once again being left in good hands after a superb job by John Napier, CGCS. Election results President - Anthony Grosso Vice President - Brian Skelly Scretary - Jud W. Smith Treasurer - Peter R. Pierson (pictured right) Three directors were elected to serve two-year terms. They were Peter Cure, CGCS, Dan Rackliffe, CGCS, and Wayne Urban. Continuing to serve on the Board as directors will be Dennis Houle, Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS, and (L-R) Dennis Houle, John Motycka, Dan Rackliffe, CGCS, Peter Cure, CGCS, Wayne Urban & Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS low net golf champions in their respective divisions, and Scott Gennings, CGCS, awarded a life mem­ bership pin to Paul Ladzinski repre­ senting 30 years as a member of CAGCS. A 25-year pin was awarded to Mark Loper, 20-year pins were awarded to Robert Lippman, John Napier, CGCS and Brian Skelly. Fif­ teen-year pins were awarded to Greg Bradley and Steven Rackliffe, CGCS, and a 10-year pin was awarded to Dan Rackliffe, CGCS. Our host superintendent, Ed Con- solati, (pictured below center) once again provided our association a first- class day for our annual meeting. Bi­ rchwood has hosted this event many times, and the accommodations both on and off the golf course were once again superb. Ed has devoted all of his 29 years as a superintendent to Birchwood. The golf course was originally an 18- hole golf course known and was known as the Westport CC. In 1947, Architect Orrin Smith was retained to redesign the course to a 9-hole facility and henceforth was renamed Birchwood Country Club. Birchwood is one of the finest 9-hole facilities in the northeast and sports velvet bentgrass greens which are found on only a few courses in New England. Presently, Birchwood is redesigning bunkers and tees with architect Steven Kay. Golf Results Gross -Scott Ramsay, John Streeter & Peter Burnham 1st Net - Anthony Grosso, Shawn Donovan, John Motycka & Brian Pope 2nd Net - Peter Cure, Tom Pelletier and Bob Chalifour December, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 8 Turf industry Boses valuable comrade, educator & researcher by Bob Chalifour, CGCS Ijr "■.... (8|0)|43-7582 Greens Quality Bentgrass Poa Annua Free 4-Foot Wide Rolls Washed Sod Low-Cut Rye-Blue ine Fescue - Blue-Fescue-Rye Installation Assistance Farm Inspection Welcomed PlK§OS il § Dr. C. Richard Skogley, educator and researcher from the University of Rhode Island and a long-time friend of CAGCS, passed away September 10, 1997. Richard Skogley was active in turf management programs at the university level for 40 years. During his tenure, he served on numerous committees, including the Bookstore and Land-Use policy panels. He was also secretary of the URI General Faculty, President of the University Club, and head of the Turf Group. He served three terms on the Faculty Senate. He was also active in his community and church. The University of Rhode Island plans to announce soon that the Agricultural Experiment Station will be renamed in honor of C. Richard Skogley. Bentgrass, Kingstown Velvet Bent­ grass, Jamestown Chewings Fescue, and Exeter Colonial Bentgrass. He also was involved in developing and promoting sound cultural practices for trufgrass managers. As an educator, Dr. Skogley taught hundreds of students, many of whom continued on to prominent positions in the turfgrass industry. Contribu­ tions to professional publications and journals were numerous, along with articles to newspapers, newsletters and trade pub­ lications. In his retire­ ment, Richard Skogley continued to interact with and advise those in the turf industry that sought his advice. He enjoyed be­ ing with turf professionals which was evident when he visited the Turf Field Day in August at URI and talked of going to a couple of golf courses in the Fall to be with friends. Dick Skogley will surely be missed by all turf professionals, his school community, his friends and his family. Our sincerest condolences to his family. A scholarship program for URI turf students will also be set up with money donated in memory of Richard Skogley. 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As a researcher, Dr. Skogley intro­ duced several important turfgrass cultivars—Providence Creeping December, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 Two-man season-long competition Final standings in the two-man season-long competition were as follows: Red Division Anthony Grosso & Paul Sabino John Callahan & Tom Watroba Steve DiVito & Joe Malay Gary DeVaux & Tom DeVaux Les Kennedy & Jud Smith Blue Division John Napier & Kevin Devaux Greg Stent & Peter Cure John Motycka & Peter Pierson Bruce Morse& Bob Silva Won Lost 3 2 2 1 1 Won 3 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Lost 1 1 3 3 White Division Mike Chrzanowski & Brian Pope Phil Neaton & Dick Cook Dennis Houle & Wayne Urban Skip Deubel & Owen Regan Gary Bryant & Kevin Kelley Won Lost METRO MILORGANITE, INC. For a HEALTHY ADVANTAGE over SEASONAL PROBLEMS WE OFFER a WINNING LINE-UP 4 3 2 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 $ Emerald Isle. Ltd. 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The conference & show actually begins with the members- only GCSAA Golf Championship, including a one-day, four- ball event Feb. 1 at four different courses, and the champion­ ship featuring 720 participants on six different courses Feb. 2-5. The educational portion of the 1998 GCSAA Conference & Show begins on Feb. 2 and includes seminars on Golf Course Design, Construction and Renovation for IPM by noted archi­ tect Michael Hurdzan, Ph.D.; Golf Course Safety, Security and Risk Management by Pebble Beach VP, Ted Horton, CGCS; and Turfgrass Ecology by Ohio State Associate Pro­ fessor of Agronomy Karl Danneberger, Ph.D. More than 85 seminars and numerous educational programs are planned, with the trade show to begin on February 6. Among the special activities will be PGA Tour pro Peter Jacobsen's keynote presentation at the 6:00 p.m. Opening Session, Feb. 4, at the Anaheim Hilton. The event serves as the traditional kick-off to GCSAA’s annual week of educa­ tion, trade show exhibits and networking. A 19-year veteran From Now On, Golf Irrigation Will Never Be the Same. (Thank Goodness.) Introducing an exciting, new choice in golf course irrigation. Legacy Golf Irrigation Complete product line. Proven performance. And a fanatical dedication to customer service. 1legacy; P.I.E. SUPPLY CO. PIPE & IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY Tel: (203) 878-0658 Fax: (203) 878-3596 Contact: Chris Weimann on the PGA Tour, the colorful Jacob­ sen is author of the funny and insight­ ful behind-the scenes book "Buried Lies: True Tales and Tall Sto­ ries from the PGA Tour." The annual GCSAA meeting is scheduled for Feb. 7, and the fol­ lowing slate of candidates will be voted upon: For President: George Renault, III, CGCS, Burning Tree Club in Bethesda, MD. CC in Kansas City, MO. For Vice President: David W. Fearis, CGCS, Blue Hills For Secretary/Treasurer: Tommy D. Witt, CGCS, Wynstone GC in North Barrington, IL and R. Scott Wood- head, CGCS, Valley View GC in Bozeman, MT. For Directors: Joseph H. Emanuel, Jr., CGCS, Louisville, KY, Jon D. Maddem, CGCS, Atlanta, MI, Ken Mangum, CGCS, Duluth, GA, and Wayne P. Remo, CGCS, West Orange, NJ. Samuel R. Snyder, VII, CGCS and Michael Wallace, CGCS, each have one year remaining on their two-year director terms. The final event of the conference & show is the banquet and gala on Saturday night, Feb. 7, with a formal dinner and awards presentation. Ken Venturi, CBS golf analyst and former PGA tour pro­ fessional, has been selected to receive the 1998 Old Tom Morris Award, GCSAA’s most prestigious honor. The Old Tom Morris award, is presented each year to an individual who, "through a continuing lifetime commitment to the game of golf, has helped to mold the welfare of the game in a manner and style exemplified by Old Tom Morris." "Ken exemplifies the spirit of Old Tom Morris because has a passion for the game and all that it has to offer," said Paul S. McGinnis, CGCS, GCSAA President. "Quietly, unassumingly, behind the scenes, hje's done a great deal to benefit the game of golf and those less fortunate. He has brought the game to people around the world and, in the pro­ cess, always supported superintendents and recotnized their management and environmental achievements. Among his many achievements, he was selected to the 1965 Ryder Cup team, induction into the Collegiate Hall of Fame (1978), and the Smithsonian Institute (1979). He was presented the Golden Tee Award by the Metropolitan, NY Golf Writers in 1994. Following the formal activities, all attendees will be enter­ tained by one of country music's finest interpretive vocalists, Grammy Award winning performer Trisha Yearwood. 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Anderson, Jr. (860) 747-9911 B D E Sports Black Dog Enterprises Golf Course*Athletic Field Construction P.O. Box 588, Monoe, CT 06468 Skip Filanowski (203) 925-8249 Bruedan Corp, of Connecticut E-Z-GO& YAMAHA GOLF, TURF & UTILITY VEHICLES Scott O. Lowe ~ Frank Savakis (800) 773-6740 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Road Unionville, CT 06085 John Callahan (860) 673-3699 The Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. P.O. Box 9169, 304 Main Street Wethersfield, CT 06129-0169 R. Sibley - R. Holcomb - P. Bednarczyk (860)529-2537 & (800)326-HART C. R. I. S. 923 Woodtick Road Wolcott, CT 06716 Chris Carney (203) 879-2362 D & S Floratine Products, Nova Tee Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi (203) 250-TURF Greenacres Company Dave Pijnenburg Irrigation Contractor 75 Codfish Hill Rd.,Bethel, CT 06801 (203) 748-0558 James Carriere & Sons, Inc. 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 Trap Sand - Paitac Topdressing-Drainage Stone Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 LESCO, Inc. Rocky River, OH 44116 Mike Donahue (860) 668-0821 Mike Dukette (860) 684-6242 (800) 321-5325 FAX (800) 673-3030 Lofts Seed Company 1300 Waterford Drive East Greenwich, RI 02818 Albert J. La Prise (401) 884-2097 (800) 526-3890 Metro Milorganite, Inc. 365 Adams Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Joe Stahl ~ Scott Apgar (203) 321-0678 or (860) 663-8048 Millane Nurseries, Inc. 604 Main Street Cromwell, CT 06416 Jim Goodrich (860) 635-5500 & (860) 526-3991 NORTHERN Professional Turf Products Winfield Nursery, Inc. Nursery Stock & Turf Products West Suffield, CT 06093 (860) 668-5225 Old Mountain Landscaping Div. of Nutmeg Builders & Developers Specializing in Landscaping Brink Schoonmaker (860) 628-0390 Fax (860) 621-4880 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing Great Meadows, NJ 07838 (800) 247-2326 (908) 637-4191 Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 Joe Bidwell (203) 651-8555 ELM Golf Services Golf Construction & Renovation Bruce T. Moore, Sr., CCLP Stamford, CT 06911-0322 (203) 316-5433 R. F. Morse & Son, Inc. ParEx Fertilizer - Power Equipment West Wareham, MA 02576 Carl Wallace (508) 295-1553 Earth Works, Inc. Custom Deep Aerification Service West Wareham, MA 02576 Patrick Lucas, CGCS (800) 815-1113 Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. 21 E. Dudley Town Road Bloomfield, CT 06002 Peter Moran-Dave Brownell-Frank Bava (800) 999-TURF The Scotts Company 13 Two Mile Road Farmington, CT 06032 Sean Moran (860) 676-0366 Shawnmark Industries, Inc. Specialty Products & Service Warwick, RI 02888 Matt Howland (24 hours a day) (401) 295-1673 T D W Designs Complete Design & Renovation Service Niantic, CT 06357 Tom Watson, Golf Course Architect (860) 739-7595 Tee & Green Sod P. O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 Owen Regan - Dave Wallace (401) 789-8177 Terre Company of NJ, Inc. 206 Delawanna Ave., P. O. Box 1000 Clifton, NJ 07014 Byron Johnson, Jr. (203) 748-5069 Toelles Road Sand & Gravel Co. Wallingford, CT 06492 Golf Course Sands & Topdressing Hal Kraus (203) 284-8552 Turf Products Corporation 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 1200 Enfield, CT 06082 John Ferry - Mark Loper (203) 763-3581 Turf Specialty, Inc. 15 Londonderry Road, Unit 3 Londonderry, NH 03053-6604 Jack Pluta (800) 228-6656 Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. P. O. Box 198 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bob Lippman (914) 248-7476 FAX (914) 248-6862 Walgren, the CARE of TREES Excellence in Tree Care Hamden (203) 288-1629 Monroe (203) 268-2545 Trumbull (203) 377-4646 White Contractors Golf Course Construction & Renovation Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0484 James E. Morris, Jr. (203) 869-8808 CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our Association!