CLIPPINGS CONNECTICUT February, 1997 CAGCS honors Robert Chalifour, CGCS 1996 Superintendent of the Year CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS! Volume 31, No. 1 President's Message John Napier, CGCS CAGCS President As we usher in the new year, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on the changes which occurred in CAGCS at the close of the 1996 year. Our Affiliation Agreement with GCSAA was finalized at the end of December. This partnership will serve to focus our energies on the profes­ sional image of the golf course super­ intendent, make the general public aware that golf courses and the environment can and do work in har­ mony. Also, CAGCS and GCSAA will work hand-in-hand to the benefit of all members. First and foremost, I would like to thank our former president, Philip Neaton, for all of his hard work and dedication to CAGCS. His shoes are going to be difficult to fill—but, I will do my very best A special thanks goes out to all officers, staff and volunteers who have worked so diligently to enhance and improve our organization. I am excited and proud to be working with our new directors on the following committees: V Greg Bradley will chair Scholar- (continued on page 2) Robert Chalifour, CGCS, was awarded the 1996 CAGCS Superinten­ dent of the Year Award at our annual Winter Seminar on January 7th. The CAGCS Superintendent of the Year Award is our association’s most treasured award and is given an­ nually to an active Class A or Life member who has been a CAGCS Class A member for at least five years, a person who has shown exem­ plary skills in maintaining a golf facility and has devoted his or her time and effort to help benefit fellow superintendents and local and national golf associations. The Superintendent of the Year Award is bestowed upon the recipient by his or her peers and is determined by a mail-in ballot from all voting mem­ bers. The winner of this award is not eligible for consideration again for 15 years. This year’s recipient began his career—probably unknowingly—by starting his own landscape busi­ ness while he was in high school. Bob con­ tinued his educa­ tion at the Stockbridge School of Agri­ culture at the University of Massachusetts and completed his education at the University of Rhode Island. His first posi­ tion as a golf course superintendent was at the East Greenwich Country Club in Rhode Island. He was a very active member of the Rhode Island Golf Course Su­ perintendents Association, and served (continued on page 10) February, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 President's message (continued from page 1) chair our Governmental Committee which now includes Public Relations, EIC, Tri-State Research Foundation, Chapter Relations with GCSAA, Environmental, Alternate Voting Delegate and Bylaw committees. V Dennis Houle will chair Educa­ tion which includes meeting sites and surveys. He is also temporarily chair­ ing our Social & Welfare Committee. V Owen Regan will represent the commercial members and be responsi­ ble for the Superintendent of the Year Award. In closing, our Christmas party at the Hawthorne Inn was a huge success! The food, music, dancing and social­ izing were enjoyed by all. Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many peo­ ple who volunteered their time and effort to make this party a reality. You need only to take a look at the pictures on the enclosed insert with this Newsletter to see what a great time was had by all! A special thank you to Jeff Rogers, Jud Smith and Dennis Houle for their hard work and dedication in making this party such a hit. On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend best wishes for a healthy, happy and productive new year. — In addition — CAGCS, in cooperation with the Connecticut Recreation and Parks As­ sociation (CRPA) is interested in sponsoring a statewide golf tourna­ ment this summer. The proceeds of this toummanet will John Napier, CGCS 1997 CAGCS President ship & Research and Benevolent Fund. V Jud Smith will chair the News­ letter Committee. V John Motycka will chair Golf which includes golf tournaments at all monthly meetings, our annual Invitational, the Met & New England Team Championships and organizing our National Team. V Scott Gennings, CGCS, will chair Membership. V Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS, will C A GCS Board of Directors President JOHN NAPIER, CGCS Stanley Golf Course Vice President ANTHONY GROSSO Pautipaug Country Club Secretary BRIAN SKELLY Old Lyme Country Club Treasurer PETER R. PIERSON Pequabuck Golf Club Immediate Past President PHILIP NEATON Black Hall Club Education & Social & Welfare DENNIS HOULE Redding Country Club Golf JOHN MOTYCKA Skungamaug River Golf Club Membership SCOTT D. GENNINGS, CGCS Wallingford Country Club S & R GREGORY BRADLEY Farmington Woods CC Newsletter & Historian JUD W. SMITH Orange Hills Country Club Government Relations LES KENNEDY, JR., CGCS Country Club of Waterbury Commercial Rep. to Board OWEN REGAN TeeandQeenSod, Inc. CAGCS Office P. O. Box 3678 Woodbridge, CT 06525 Telephone & Fax Nos. (203) 387-0810 Toll Free (888) 561-7778 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 February, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 CAGCS joins CT Recreation and Parks Association in statewide tournament be used to promote the development of youth golf programs at participating courses, provide student scholarships, aid research, and contribute to the adminis­ trative expenses for the two organizations. In order to be successful, we will need ten golf courses to hold the first round Parts of the tournament fee will go toward greens fees, pro shop credit and of the tournament. lunch at each site. The tournament will use a scramble format and our goal is to have prizes awarded at each site in the amount of $2,700 to the top eight foursomes (based on 100 golfers per course). One foursome from each site will advance to a championship round where the winning team will receive a golf trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina. CAGCS is excited about working with CRPA on this joint venture. By includ­ ing the media, civic leaders, and local sponsorship, we feel that the tournament will give our associations some positive exposure outside of the golfing community. At a time when golf courses are under increased scrutiny from both environ­ mental organizations and the general public about safety and health issues, this could be a good opportunity for us to promote the positive aspects of our associations, as well as make the public aware of our concentration on environ­ mental issues in our maintenance programs. In the process, we can help to develop future golfers by strengthening junior programs and we will ensure that all junior golf programs have an emphasis on rules of golf and golf etiquette. A committee of Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS, Peter Pierson, Anthony Grosso, Scott Gennings, CGCS, and myself has already been formed, and we are presently looking for volunteers. If you are interested in having your course used in the opening round of the tournament, please contact one of the above individuals at their courses. We hope to make this tournament a huge success. Thank you for your anticipated support. John Napier, CGCS CAGCS President Consistently High Quality Competitive Prices Prompt Delivery CONNECTICUT MULCH DISTRIBUTORS, INC. KEN LINDELAND WOOD CHIPS - BARK— LANDSCAPE TIES Business Address 1300 East St. Suffield, CT. 06078 Mailing Address 1515 North Stone St. W. Suffield, CT. 06093 Telephone (203) 623-2987 Fax 292-1047 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. For a HEALTHY ADVANTAGE over SEASONAL PROBLEMS WE OFFER a WINNING LINE-UP Emerald Isle. Ltd. EGYPT ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. INC. 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SNOW MOLD CONTROL Following are some of the chemicals labeled for snow mold control. This information is for preliminary planning ONLY. For application information, cautions and restrictions, rely only on the directions supplied by the manufac­ turer of the product you select. Type of snow mold Coprinus snow molds Fusarium patch (Pink snow mold) Snow scald (Sclerotinia snow mold) Typhula blight (Gray snow mold) Chemical(s) by common name(s) Mercury chlorides, PCNB, thiram* + cadmium compounds. Benomyl, chlorothalonil, fenarimol, iprodi- one**, mancozeb, mercury chlorides, PCNB, phenylmercuric acetate**, thiopha- nate-ethyl + thiram*, thiophanate-methyl, thiophanate-methyl + iprodions**, thiopha­ nate-methyl + mancozeb, thiram*, thiram* + cadmium compounds, thiram* + PMA, thiram* + triadimefon, triadime- fon*, vinclozolin. Mercury chlorides. Anilazine, chloroneb, chlorothalonil, fenari­ mol, iprodione, mercury chlorides, PCNB, Phenylmercuric acetate**, thiophanate-ethyl + thiram*, thiram*, thiram* + cadmium compounds, thiram* + PMA, triadimefon*. * See label for special use restrictions. ** Label is approved only in selected states. This may mean that the product is labeled in all states except California. Technical credit: James B. Beard Combining these factors will almost ensure winter desiccation. For exam­ ple, several days of freezing tempera­ tures, low humidity and wind will increase the possibility of desiccation because soil moisture rapidly declines in these conditions. Elevated areas are especially susceptible to desiccation. During winter, turfgrass plants have greatly reduced root systems. There­ fore, when evaporation losses from the soil combine with transpiration losses, there is an impossible demand for wa­ ter placed on an already crippled root system. In some cases, the soil may not con­ tain adequate moisture before the ground freezes. But, in many cases, moisture is lost by sublimation (a process in which water constantly changes between solid and vapor states) during the winter. In either case, desiccation is especially critical when the soil has a low moisture con­ tent, or when it is partially or com­ pletely frozen, and the temperature is high enough to stimulate growth activities, such as respiration and transpiration. The plants need water for these growth activities, and none is available. —Some solutions— Make sure the soil is at field capacity when the soil freezes or the first big snow hits. However, saturat­ ing the soil can hydrate the crown, setting it up for ice damage. To help prevent desiccation: 'I apply moderate amounts of nitro­ gen fertilizer, eliminate any thatch problem, (continued on page 8) © IRRIGATION DIVISION 65 GLENN STREET • LAWRENCE, MA 01843 21 E. DUDLEY TOWN ROAD • BLOOMFIELD, CT 06002 Featuring New Innovative Products from GOLF IRRIGATION The diverse Rain Bird product line includes products designed specifically for golf course applications-brass and plastic remote control valves, DR impact drive and water lubricated EAGLE™gear drive rotors. Central control irrigation systems, including the latest MAXI NIMBUS for Windows™, coupled with PAR and MSC satellites, provide the management tools for maximum system efficiency. SIX OF THE TOP TEN CURRENT Golf Digest COURSES ARE NOW IRRIGATED BY RAIN BIRD PRODUCTS 1-800-999-TURF Servicing New England With Turf Equipment & Supplies Since 1932 February, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 6 Grass CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS^ Catcher Tri State Funding You should have received the first issue of the Tri State Research Foun­ dation’s Newsletter by the time this newsletter reaches you. The Founda­ tion Newsletter is accompanied by a request form for your donation. As you may know, the Tri State Research Foundation is made up of superintendents associations from Connecticut, New York, Long Island, Hudson Valley and New Jersey. In order for our Foundation to ac­ complish its mission, we depend on each and every one of you to do your part and contribute. The $150 contri­ bution is a small part to pay for resea­ rch which will benefit us all. Please see to it that your club re­ sponds to this in a timely manner. ***** Welcome new member Gregg Holbrook - Class C Rolling Greens Golf Club ***** 1997 Green Book The 1997 Membership Directory (also known as the "Green Book") will be printed the last week in Febru­ ary. Any member who has not re­ turned their information sheet should do so immediately or call the CAGCS office with corrections. Any member whose dues remain un­ paid will not appear in the Green Book. CAGCS gets toll free telephone number 888/561-7778 CAGCS has installed a toll free telephone number for members' use. Please make note of this number. * * * * * Maine Turf Conference March 6 & 7 The Maine GCS A will host a turf conference & show at the Samoset Re­ sort in Rockport, ME. Along with an equipment display, featured speakers include Dr. Bill Torrello, Dr. Gail Shuman, and Dr. Frank Rossi. Additional information can be ob­ tained by calling 207/781-7878. ***** 1997 Golf Summit March 8 See details regarding program, sched­ ule and speakers on page 11. ***** Deadline for ads and articles for April Clippings is March 7th. CAGCS co-hosts regional seminar March 6 & 7 We would like to encourage each of you to register for Plant Nutrition & Fertilizers regional seminar, we are co­ hosting with GCSAA scheduled for March 6 & 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Farmington Marriott. As golf course superintendents, it is important for us to continue to develop our skills through continuing educa­ tion. Through this two-day seminar, you will gain practical information on how to create the best fertilization schedule for your golf course. By learning how to evaluate fertilizer programs based on scientific facts and research, you will be able to meet the nutritional require­ ments of your turfgrass and maintain it with appropriate soil testing. It is our goal to make this program successful. So, please call GCSAA TODAY (1/800-472-7878) to register. ***** May 15th is the deadline for requests for CAGCS Scholarship Applications. Scholarship applicants may submit their request in writing for an application from the S & R Committee, c/o CAGCS Office, P.O. Box 3678, Woodbridge, CT, 06525 beginning April 1st. The Connecticut Association of GCS and GCSAA present Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers Farmington, Connecticut Thursday-F riday March 6-7,1997 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Member cost: $220; Non-member: $330 CEUs: 1.4 CECs: 8 (3B Category) For more information or to register, contact 1/800-472-7878 EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS RANSOMES CUSHMAN RYAN Highlights from the 1996 CAGCS Christmas Party Highlights from the 1996 CAGCS Christmas Party February, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 Integrating Computer Technology into Golf Course Management, and, also, Joel Simmons from Earth Works made a presentation on Balanc­ ing chemistry and biology of soils. Highlighting the seminar, were the presentation of Superintendent of the Year Award to Bob Chalifour and Honorary Membership was awarded to Dr. Steven Aim. An Honorary Membership into CAGCS has also been voted to Dr. Gail Shumann. CAGCS held its annual Winter Seminar on January 7th. Once again, this educational day was well attended. Chairperson, Dennis Houle, and his committee should be congratulated for putting together an informative and well-planned session. Our seminar began with a welcome from our new president, John Napier, CGCS. The entire day was filled with informative sessions concerning pesti­ cide laws and updates lead by Brad Ro­ binson from the DEP, Armando Pao- lino, our Lobbyist, and Richard Tice the Executive Director of the EIC. We were treated to presentations from Dr. Steve Aim, from the University of Rhode Island, New Insecticides for Turf Insect Control, Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University, who informed us on curealls iorTakelall Patch, and Dr. Robert Wick from U/Mass on Popula­ tion dynamics & management on nem­ atodes in putting greens. Rounding out our program, Ed Klonoski, Univ. Hartford, introduced us to the subject of coH^cnmrr OFj| GQtFCOOm • >A Plaza Hotel ;nce center February, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 8 Winter desiccation is probably the most lethal component of winter injury. Understand the predisposing conditions, and you're halfway to prevention and cure. (continued from page 4) yj irrigate any critical sites, >1 do not core in the late fall with­ out topdressing, and yj consider other options, such as using a protective cover, topdressing, installing a windbreak (like a snow fence) or applying an organic mulch. Even though it’s expensive to haul water to greens when you can’t turn the irrigation on, this practice may be necessary to save dying turf. If you can use your irrigation system, drain the lines the same day. If you install a snow fence, there may be a higher incidence of snow mold. This is because the accumula­ tion of snow against the snow fence forms an insulating layer, which can provide ideal temperatures (36 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit) for snow mold. (See the “Snow mold control” side- bar.) Some protective covers are bulky and difficult to secure to the turf, and condensation often occurs on sunny, warm winter days. Temperatures under some covers are occasionally high enough to induce Poa annua growth. Make sure the protective cover you choose allows air movement and reduc­ es temperature fluctuations. One study shows that spunbonded geotextiles were effective in reducing desiccation, stimulating growth and producing an earlier spring greenup. Although desiccation does not occur every winter, be aware of the predis­ THE READER’S DIGEST VERSION OF WINTER DESICCATION Winter desiccation occurs on semi-dormant and dormant turf and is most se­ vere: 7 On windswept, exposed areas; 7 On elevated sites; 7 Where there is significant runoff; or 7 Where air temperatures are above freezing. Cool season turf seems to be more susceptible to winter desiccation than warm season turf. Both atmospheric and soil drought can cause winter desiccation. Atmo­ spheric desiccation or windbum is a condition in which the turfgrass leaves ap­ pear healthy immediately after snow thaw, then soon turn brown during a peri­ od of rapid evapotranspiration. Soil water can be present yet unavailable to the plant due to the turf’s dimi­ nished root system. Or, soil water may be frozen and unavailable. There are two prevention tactics to use: apply water or control evapotranspi­ ration. Make sure the soil is at field capacity when the soil freezes or the first big snow hits. However, don’t saturate the soil because this can hydrate the crown, setting it up for ice damage. Use windbreaks, mulches, topdressing or protective covers to control evapotranspiration. posing environmental conditions. During snow-free periods, periodically check the turfgrass crown for turgidity, using the diagnostic technique men­ tioned in the “How to tell if it’s winter injury”. Desiccated turf appears very dry, is brittle and is easily pulled from the soil. Periodically examine the upper 1 to 2 inches of soil, particularly during windy weather, because soil moisture can decline rapidly during low humidi­ ty (10 to 20 percent relative humidi­ ty). HOW TO TELL IF IT’S WINTER INJURY There are three ways you can tell if your turf is suffering from winter injury. One is to look at the leaves because damage by winter injury, des­ iccation or drought tends to: Have an even or uniform pattern, >/ Be worse on one side on the plant, and Have a distinct, uniform line. Contrast winter injury with disease and insect damage, which is more scat­ tered. Another method is to collect five to eight plugs from an area you suspect is damaged, and then artificially induce greenup. This will indicate potential turf survival. A third approach involves removing the outer sheaths of the turf plant, cutting a slice through the crown with a razor blade and examining the crown area with a magnifying glass. A firm, white crown with turgid cells indicates healthy meristematic tissue. A brown­ ish or black, mushy (flaccid) crown in­ dicates low-temperature injury. —> February, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 Winter desiccation (continued from page 8) WHAT HAPPENS TO TURF AS IT ENTERS DORMANCY? As winter approaches, day length, light intensity, and day and night tem­ peratures decrease, causing many physiological changes in the turfgrass plant. The first change in a reduction in growth. Temperatures drop in the fall and nitrogen metabolism slows, resulting in decreased protein synthe­ sis and slower growth. Later, carbohydrates accumulate in storage tissue (rhizomes, stolons, and crowns) due to the reduced demand for carbon caused by less growth and lower respiration. As long as chlorophyll remains in the leaf, photosynthesis will continue even after temperatures drop signifi­ cantly. Instead of using carbon diox­ ide, the turfgrass plant translocates most of the carbon dioxide it fixes in late autumn as carbohydrates to storage tissue. Once temperatures are cold enough to cause leaf chlorophyll degradation, photosynthesis decreases drastically, and new foliar growth is almost non­ existent. The turf canopy takes on a mottled green to light brown color. Root sloughage begins in late au­ tumn, resulting in as much as an 80 percent loss in the root system during the winter. The crown area, however, is alive and at the mercy of the elements. Because the grass is alive, it transpires, respires and occasionally fixes small amounts of carbon dioxide; consequently, it requires water. When the soil is frozen, this becomes a prob­ lem. The inability of grasses to satisfy their water requirement results in a wilting phenomenon known as desiccation. Desiccation, direct low- temperature kill, low-temperature dis­ eases, traffic injury and heaving (in some cases) are all types of winter injury. A day at the Capitol by Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS, Government Relations Chairperson Environment Industry Council Rep. The Environmental Industry Council, Inc. (EIC) is hosting a Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 5,1997. This event is open to anyone with an interest in legislation that regulates pesticide usage and the environment. Whether you are a member of EIC or not, this is a great opportunity for you to meet and get to know your legislators and observe first hand how our state government works. The day will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a complimentary breakfast, presentations from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. by a series of speakers involved in regulation activi­ ties, and one-on-one meetings with your state representatives from 10:00 a.m. on. Please join us on March 5th and get to know your legislators. Without input, you cannot influence the direction of our governing body. The larger the attendance—the louder our collective voice will be. See you in Hartford! 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Proven performance. And a fanatical dedication to customer service. ILEGACY" IraiP.I.E. SUPPLY CO. » PIPE & IRRIGATION biullll EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY Tel: (203) 878-0658 Fax: (203) 878-3596 Contact: Chris Weimann that association working on many committees and eventually served as its President. Bob joined CAGCS in 1970, about the same time he took on the superintendent’s position at the Shennecossett Golf Course in Groton, CT, where he is be­ ginning his 27th year. Since 1970 he has continuously served our association by chairing the Public Relations Committee, as well as working on many others, including Scholarship & Research. His first position on the board was that of Vice President and thereafter served as our President in 1988 and 1989. Bob has been on and off the board serving a total of 12 years. He has never said “no” to any request, and he is still active in CAGCS business, as he is presently working on our history to contribute to the National’s endeavor of saving the history of the golf course superintendent. While being educated at U-Mass and URI, Bob recognized the importance of GCSAA’s certification program and has been a “certified” golf course superintendent for many years. While this year’s recipient enjoys golfing, he also loves boating, cars, plays hockey, loves to hunt, and has been an active bowler for 23 years. He has been married to his lovely wife, Pat, for 32 years and has two sons, ages 32 and 12. It is with great pleasure and pride for CAGCS to present the 1996 Superintendent of the Year Award to Bob Chalifour. Editor's Corner The troops have arrived! John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor After ten years of being chief cook and bottle washer of the Connecticut Clippings, I have finally been rescued from the grueling responsibility of producing the newsletter as the lone soldier. My heartfelt thanks goes to Jud Smith and Heather Garvin for coming forward to serve as the new Clippings editorial staff. To date, the three of us have had one physical meeting and plan to meet at various times throughout the year so that we may dissiminate interesting and local noteworthy news. As I have said many times before, our newsletter needs more than one soldier. With the addition of these troops, I contend that the Clippings will be a much more worthwhile read­ ing experience for all of our subscri­ bers. A part of the committee’s agenda this year includes doing feature articles on monthly meeting hosts and their clubs and also to continue to update you on association’s activities and to bring to you various timely agronomic articles. Our newly inducted staff will be out soliciting newsworthy stories from our members at large. I hope that when called upon you will give them their fair due and be a part of your associa­ tion’s information network. Si eggs&os* 8108EilKg11 Green & Tee Construction Bunker Construction & Renovation Asphalt Paving: Cart Paths, Service Roads, Parking Lots Earth Moving & Rock Excavation Pond/Lake Excavation Drainage Underground Utilities Bridge Construction For a contractor who stresses professionalism and quality, call us for your construction and renovation needs. P.O. Box 484 Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0484 203-869-8808 914-234-0092 ( February, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 11 Spikeless clubs in Connecticut Continuing the tradition of listing all spikeless clubs in Connecticut, the following clubs have made the plung into the spikeless world. Country Club of Darien Timothy O’Neill, CGCS Hartford Golf Club Herbert Watson, Supt. Indian Hill Country Club Kevin Bengtson, Supt. Manchester Country Club Gary S. Bryant, Supt. Oak Lane Country Club Lawrence Dodge, Supt. Pequabuck Golf Club Peter R. Pierson, Supt. Race Brook Country Club John M. Gallagher, III, Supt Redding Country Club Dennis Houle, Supt. Suffield Country Club Thomas Watroba, Supt. Tower Ridge Country Club Scott Ramsay, Supt. Tumble Brook Country Club Cindy Johnson, Supt. Wallingford Country Club Scott Gennings, CGCS Watertown Golf Club Robert M. Viera, Supt. Woodbridge Country Club John F. Streeter, CGCS 1997 Golf Summit CAGCS has again joined forces with the CT State Golf Association, the CT Section PGA and the CT Club Managers to host the 1997 Connecticut Golf Sum­ mit on Saturday, March 8th, at the Marriott in Farmington. CAGCS is very excited to have Bruce Williams, CGCS, Immediate Past Presi­ dent of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America presenting our workshop, The golf course superintendent as a professional. Mr. Phil Flynn will give a presentation on Partnership in our changing environ­ ment on behalf of the CT Section PGA, with the CT State Golf Association host­ ing a session on The USGA and you! by Mr. James Farrell, Regional Manager for the USGA. The day will begin with a continental breakfast during registration from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m., with three workshops (8:45 a.rn. - 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.), followed by a luncheon. Watch for the Summit brochure upon your return from the GCSAA Convention in Las Vegas. Pre-registration is $50 — On-site registration is $60 If you have any questions, please contact the CAGCS office (888/561-7778) or call Peter Pierson, Summit Coordinator 860/583-2427. CAGCS 1997 Schedule March 6 & 7 Farmington Marriott Farmington, CT CAGCS/GCSAA Regional Seminar March 8 GOLF SUMMIT Farmington Marriott Farmington, CT Co-hosted by CAGCS, CSGA, CT PGA & CT CLUB MANAGERS March 11 Monthly Meeting Ramadalnn Meriden, CT April 16 Monthly Meeting * Manchester Country Club Manchester, CT Gary S. Bryant, Supt May 13 Monthly Meeting * Pequabuck Golf Club Pequabuck, CT Peter R. Pierson, Supt. June 17 Monthly Meeting Crestbrook Park Golf Club Watertown, CT Peter T. Cure, Supt. July - TBA Monthly Meeting Westwoods Golf Club Farmington, CT Kevin D'Amico, CGCS August 11 Annual Invitational Tournament * Hartford Golf Club West Hartford, CT Herbert Watson, Supt September 16 Monthly Meeting Shennecossett Golf Course Groton, CT Robert A. Chalifour, CGCS * Denotes spikeless clubs (All golfing participants must wear softspikes or spikeless shoes.) CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our Association! Hatfield, MA 01038 Gary Norman - Jim Wierzbicki (800/346-5048) Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. 5 Cronk Rd., P. O. Box 7036 Plainville, CT 06062 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. (860) 747-9911 B D E Sports Black Dog Enterprises A-OK Turf Equipment Articulator Dealer Coventry, RI 02816 Michael D. Comicelli (401) 826-2584 AgrEvo USA Company 2711 Centerville Road Wilmington, DE 19808 David J. Sylvester (860) 828-8905 Agriturf, Inc. 59 Dwight St. 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 Wood tick 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 ELM Golf Services Golf Construction & Renovation Bruce T. Moore, Sr., CCLP Stamford, CT 06911-0322 (203) 316-5433 Earth Works, Inc. Custom Deep Aerification Service West Wareham, MA 02576 Patrick Lucas, CGCS (800) 815-1113 Fairway Landscapers, Inc. Golf Course Construction So. Glastonbury, CT 06073 Walter C. Vami (860) 633-1273 Glenmore Landscape Service 98 Hack Green Road Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Glenn S. Moore (914) 764-4348 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 - Partac 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 Wholesale Nursery West Suffield, CT 06093 Jeff Rogers (860) 668-5225 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 R. F. Morse & Son, Inc. ParEx Fertilizer - Power Equipment West Wareham, MA 02576 Carl Wallace (508) 295-1553 Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. 21 E. Dudley Town Road Bloomfield, CT 06002 Peter Moran-Dave Brownell-Frank Bava (800) 999-TURF Shawnmark Industries, Inc. Specialty Products & Service Warwick, RI 02888 Matt Howland (24 hours a day) (401) 295-1673 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 Dave Schermerhom (603) 437-0008 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