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November/December, 2003

3 No. 5

E l e c t io n R e s u l t s
On November 5, 2003 at the Dock
& Dine Restaurant adjacent to
Fenwick GC on the foggy banks
where the Connecticut River meets
Long Island Sound, CAGCS held
there annual election of officers and
directors.

Treasurer - John
M otycka, GCS
Skungamaug River GC

O ff ic e r s e le c te d f o r a o n e -y e a r
te rm w e re :

John N. Garcia, GCS The Paterson Club

President - Wayne C. Urban, GCS
Farmingbury Hills CC

Mark B. Mansur, GCS
- Richter Park GC

Vice President - Keith A. Angilly,
GCS Mill River CC

John Ruzsbatzky, CGCS - CC of
Farmington

Secretary - Christian P. Mauro,
GCS Highfield CC

John Callahan was reelected
to serve another term as the
Commercial Representative to
the Board. President
Wayne Urban has
announced the
following committee
assignments:
Golf - John Garcia
& John Callahan;
Social & Welfare
- Kevin Balocca;
Membership - Mark
Mansur; Scholarship
& Research - John
Ruzsbatzky; CGCS
Government Relations
- Peter Pierson &

T h r e e D i r e c to r s w e r e
e le c te d to s e r v e tw o y e a r te r m s :

CAGCS Board o f D irectors with you r Editor

Mark Mansur; Education - Kim
Heyl & Keith Angilly. Please check
the web site cagcs.com, call Mary Jo
Kennedy at 888/561-7778 or e-mail
cagcs@northeaster.net if you need
to contact a committee chairperson.

In This Issu e...
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P r e s id e n t 's M e s s a g e ................. ........2
2 0 0 4 U M a s s G a r d e n C a le n d a r
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T o m P e lle t ie r M e m o r i a l......... .......4
T u rf C a r e ..................... .................... .......5
G r a s s c a t c h e r ................................... ...6 -7
G o lf R e s u lt s .................................... ...8 -9
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The P r e s iti S Message
rewarding experience. For that
I thank you all.

Jud W. Sm ith, President

I find it hard to believe that
another year has passed and
my tenure as President of
CAGCS is over. It has been
both an honor and privilege
to serve this association over
the past two years. I never
imagined some twelve years
ago when I was appointed as
the Social & Welfare Chair­
person that I would end
up here. It has truly been a
meaningful and incredibly
Connecticut Clippings is an official
publication of the Connecticut
Association of Golf Course
Superintendents
P.O. Box 3678
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Mary Jo Kennedy
Telephone 203/387-0810
Toll Free Tel: 888/561-7778
Fax: 203/387-7866
e-mail: cagcs@noreaster.net
Newsletter Editor
Bob Chalifour, CGCS (Ret.)
Newsletter Committee
David Basconi, Heather Garvin,
John Garcia, Edward Goodhouse,
Ron Holcomb, Mike Mooney,
Mark Mansur and Jud W. Smith
Newsletter Designer
Marysia Brejwo

www.cagcs.com
The Clippings is open to all
commentary. Please send your
comments to:
Bob Chalifour, Newsletter Editor

It is a pleasure to report
that CAGCS is on solid
financial ground with an
ever-growing
membership.
This association represented
nationally on GCSAA Board
of Directors and regionally
on the Boards of Tri-State
Research Foundation, the New
England Regional Turfgrass
foundation, the Environmental
Industry Council, the CSGA;
and UCONN's school of
Agriculture. This is all due to
the dedication and hard work
of our members who offer
their time and energy for the
betterment of others.
In addition and in recognition
of their years of service in their
respected areas, I along with
our Board have nominated
lifetime member Mr. Frank
Lamphier for GCSAA's Di­
stinguished Service Award.
And Mr. Peter Pierson for
GCSAA's Excellence in Gov­
ernment Relations Award.
Their resumes speak for them­
selves, and they are exceptional
examples of volunteers who
have dedicated their time for
the benefit of our association
and GCSAA. We wish them
both the best.
I would like to thank our
Executive
Secretary,
Ms.
Mary Jo Kennedy, through
her dedication, hard work
and professionalism our as­
sociation runs as smoothly

as it does. Mary Jo I personally
can't thank you enough for all
your help over the years. You
assumed the role of Executive
Secretary two short years ago
and haven't missed a beat.
Thank you.
As President I have served with
a dedicated and hard working
group of people, whom have
all donated their time with one
goal in mind, to work towards
the constant betterment of
CAGCS and the professional
advancement of its members.
It has been a sheer pleasure to
work with such a quality group
of people, whom I now look
upon as friends. As I had noted
in a Presidents message success
of any organization is directly
related to the quality of the draft
or more concisely whom one
surrounds himself with, I was
truly blessed to have each and
every one of you "at the same
table" so to speak. You have
all made this role as President
almost effortless.
Finally I would like to thank all
those who served on various
committees, hosted meetings
and two-man matches. Without
your help and support CAGCS
wouldn't be what it is today.
It has been an honor to have
served on this Board and it's
been a pleasure serving this
Association.
Peace,
Jud

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These were the words of the
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Robert Welch; Class A,
Rock Ridge Country Club
Harry J. Williams; Class C,
Norfolk Country Club

Congratulations to our new Life Mem­
bers & our 2003 pin recipients!
The following have been members o f our As­
sociation for 30 years and are our new "Life
Members":
John Ferry; Class Commercial,
Turf Products, Corp.
Stanley Sablak; Class Affiliate,
Hamden Parks & Recreation
Douglas Stachura, CGCS; Class A,
Springfield Country Club

New M embers
John S. Parmelee, Class C
Indian Springs Golf Club
Thomas P. Pepe, Class C
Race Brook Country Club
James Stafstrom, Class Commercial
Club Car, Inc.

Condolences
To the family of Dean O'Lari, GCS Stonington CC who died Sunday November
23,2003. A trust fund has been estab­
lished for the children of Dean O'Lari,
Meg age 7 and Thea age 10. Gifts to the
trust fund may be sent to: Dean O'Lari
Trust • StoningtonCC • C/O Linda
Drake • 396 Taugwonk Rd. • Stonington, CT 06378

Congratulations
Peter Pierson on his retirement from
Pequabuck Golf Club. Also Peter Pierson
has been awarded the prestigous GCSAA
Government Relations Award.
Kevin Bengston has left Indian Hill GC to
pursue a landscape business.
Congratulations to Keith and Kelly Angilly on the birth of their son Scott Charles
born on November 12th weighing in at 5
lbs. 13 oz.
Peter Cure on his reelection as Vice Presi­
dent of the Northeastern Golf Course
Superintendents Association.

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Receiving 25 year pins:
Ray Beaudry; Class Commercial,
Atlantic Irrigation Specialists
Paul M. Christ, CGCS; Class A,
Whitney Farms Golf Course
Kevin D'Amico, CGCS; Class A,
Westwoods Golf Course
Peter R. Pierson; Class A,
Pequabuck Golf Club
Peter R. Rappoccio, CGCS; Class A,
Silver Spring Country Club
Allen L. Semprebon; Class C,
Ellington Ridge Country Club
Michael F. Streckfus; Class A,
Rolling Greens Golf Club
Louis Toth; Class Commercial,
Aqua-Lawn, Inc.

Receiving 15 year pins:
Skip Deubel; Class Commercial,
Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.
Bruce Morse; Class A,
Norwich Golf Course
Frank Savakis; Class Commercial,
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David J. Wallace; Class Commercial,
Tee & Green Sod, Inc.
Receiving 10 year pins:
Kevin C. Balocca; Class B,
Willimantic Country Club
Robert E. Brown; Class Commercial,
Sawtelle Brothers, Inc.
Michael D. Cornicelli; Class Commercial,
A-OK Turf Equipment
Patrick L. Cragin; Class A,
Country Club of Waterbury
Robert T. Douglas; Class C,
Stanley Golf Club
Christian P. Mauro; Class A,
Highfield Country Club
James E. Morris, Jr.; Class Commercial,
White Contractors
Todd Olovson; Class A,

Receiving 20 year pins:
Charles Babcock; Class A,
Tunxis Plantation
John M. Gallagher, III; Class A,
Race Brook Country Club
Cindy J. Johnson; Class A,
Tumble Brook Country Club
James W. Kilburn; Class A,
Southington Country Club
Philip Neaton; Class A,
Black Hall Club
Robert J. Szymanski, Jr.; Class A,

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President - Wayne C. Urban
Vice President - Keith A. Angilly
Secretary - Christian P. Mauro
Treasurer - John Motycka
Past President - Jud W. Smith

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On S abbatical
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be on sabbatical from October 1 - March 15,
2004. She will be in New Zealand work­
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Calendar
January 13, 2004 CAGCS Winter Seminar,
Hawthorne Inn, Berlin, CT
February 9-15, 2004 GCSAA International
Turfgrass Conference & Show San Diego, CA
March 2-4, 2004 New England Regional
Turf Conference & Show Providence, RI

GCSAA News
New GCSAA members who have never
attended the conference & show are entitled
to a one - time offer of a free full conference
registration package ($250 value). In order
to take advantage of this great new member
benefit, call GCSAA at 800/472-7878 for
complete details and instructions on regis­
tering by mail.
2003 Chapter Delegates Meeting presenta­
tions are available on line at:
www.gcsaa.org/ members/ community/
delegates/ 2003 /presentations.asp

R ecognition
The New Britain Herald did an article on
October 28, 2003 about Bob Silva retiring
from Shuttle Meadow CC after 34 years.

For Sale
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Grant Program offers educational aid to chil­
dren and step children of GCSAA members.
The $2,500 award is funded by Par Aid in
honor of the founder, Joseph S. Garske, and is
administered by The Environmental Institute
for Golf, formerly the GCSAA Foundation.
Applications will be reviewed by an indepen­
dent committee of three educators. Applicants
will be notified of their ststus by May 15 of
the year submitted. For information, contact
Pam Smith, scholarship and student programs
manager, at 800/472-7878, ext. 678; or 785/
832-3678; or go to www.gcsaa.org/career/
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Annual Meeting Golf Results
Fenwick Golf Course
November 5,2003
ABCD Scramble
1st Net: Dave Ryan, Madison CC
Mike Sullivan, E. Gaynor Brennan Municpal
Shawn Donovan, Turf Products Corp.
Bob Chalifour, CGCS (Ret), Holliston Sand
2nd Net: John Callahan, The Cardinals
Wayne Urban, Farmingbury Hills CC
Phil Neaton, Black Hall Club
Kevin Balocca, Willimantic CC
3rd Net: Glen Dube, Oak Hills Park GC
Joe Trosky, Winfield Nursery
Steve Roberts, Stephen Roberts-Landscape
Tery Mish, Winfield Nursery

CAGCS September Golf Results
Skungamaug River Golf Club
September 16, 2003
Superintendent/Assistant Championship
1st Gross:
Tom DeVaux & Gary DePaola, Hunter Golf Club 70
1st Net:
John Gallagher III & Thomas Pepe, Race Brook CC 61
2nd
Mike Griswold & Matt Bydlak, Skungamaug River GC 62
3rd
Tom Rodden & Bill Stevens, Glastonbury Hills CC 62
4th
John Napier & Kevin DeVaux, Stanley GC 63

4th Net: Michel Smith, Turf Products Corp.
Ron Smith, Sports Club Management
Eric Kundahl, Norwich GC
Steve Glynn, Steven Willand

Best Ball of Twosome

Kickers: Mike McDermott, Tallwood CC/Twin Hills CC
Dave Caffrey, Fenwick GC
John Napier, CGCS, Stanley GC
Jay Martin, Madison CC

1st Net:
Ron Holcomb, Chas. Hart Seed & Lynn Engler, Ron's guest 60

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6 Eric DeStefano
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1st Gross:
Mike Dukette, Lesco & Greg Stent, Wampanoag CC 69

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Joe Malay, Hopbrook GC & Michael Krudwig, Winding Brook
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Paul Bednarczyk, Chas. Hart Seed & Bob Silva, Shuttle
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Len Gerardi & Bill Walker, Skungamaug River GC 63
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Ted Tighe, Guilford Lakes GC
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John Ruzsbatzky, Farmington CC

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Larry Dodge & Chris Mikita, Oak Lane CC
Bruce Morse & Eric Kundahl, Norwich GC

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Patrick Cragin, Waterbury CC
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1st Net

John Callahan, The Cardinals
Thomas Watroba, Suffield CC
John Fleming, Water Specialists, LLC
Robert Baker

2nd Net

James Wierzbicki, Simplot Partners
Andy Drohen, Pursell Technologies
Jay Snyder
Greg Dubois

3rd Net

Rob Larson, Tom Irwin, Inc.
Dan St. Laurent
Chris Alonzi, Woodbridge CC
Mike Coty

4th Net

Glen Dube, Oak Hills Park GC
Mark Chant, Aspectuck Valley CC
Chad Esposito, Highland GC

5th Net

James Staszowski, Turf Products Corp.
A1 Adaskaveg, Rockledge CC
Peter Bacon, CGCS, Wyantenuck CC
Peter Cure, Orchard Creek CC

Highest:

Michael Kravontka, Wethersfield CC
Allen Woodward, Wethersfield CC
Alfred Bachand, Wethersfield CC
Phil Stone, Wethersfield CC

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Closest to Pin:

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#9 - Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS - 2'10"
#16 - Chris Donato - 4'5"

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A Flight (0-12)
Gross
Chris Mauro, Highfield CC
Net
John Ruzsbatzky, Farmington CC
B Flight (13-19)
Gross
Paul Sabino, The Farms CC
Net
John Garcia, The Patterson Club
C Flight (20-36)
Gross
Phil Neaton, Black Hall Club
Net
Steve Racliffe, UCONN
Senior(>50)
Gross Peter Pierson, Retired
Net
Wayne Urban, Farmingbury Hills GC
Commercial
Gross Andy Drohen, Repr. Purcell Technologies
Net
Shawn Donovan, Repr. Turf Products
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Mike Dukette, Repr. Lesco
McLauhglin Trophy
Mike Griswold, GCS Skungamaug River GC
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Net - John Gallagher, III / Tom Pepe, Asst. Racebrook CC
Two Man Team at press time undecided.

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The Environmental Institute
for Golf GCSAA's
Charitable Arm Makes a
New Name for Itself

• • • • • • • • •
• • • • •
by Tim O'Neill CGCS

This past winter GCSAA announced
a new direction and name for
The
GCSAA
Foundation,
the
" charitable" division of GCSAA. The
Foundation is now known as The
Environmental Institute for Golf,
which will concentrate on addressing
environmental issues surrounding
the game of golf. Its new mission
is to "strengthen the compatibility
of the game of golf with our natural
environment."
These changes came as a result
of a year-and-half study that
analyzed the needs of golf and the
strategic focus of The Foundation.
Through interviews conducted by
the independent consultants First
Counsel, Inc., respondents indicated
that GCSAA's development efforts
should be directed toward the
subject of the environment and that
the organization assigned that task

should be easily identifiable with that
cause.
The repositioning and renaming of
GCSAA's charitable arm has historical
precedence. Originally established as
the GCSAA Scholarship and Research
Fund in 1955, it became known as The
GCSAA Foundation in 1995 when
education and historical preservation
initiatives were added to its mission.
Along with the name and strategy
change came word that professional
golfer
and
businessman
Greg
Norman had agreed to participate
in and support our environmental
initiatives through The Institute. He
has committed to serving five years
on The Institute's Board of Trustees
and will also lead the newly formed
Advisory Council.
He will assist
the Trustees with fundraising and
provide input regarding the strategic
direction of The Institute.
Says Norman of his commitment to
The Institute's cause: "There may be
no issue more important to golf than
its relationship with the environment.
I am excited to be involved with The

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is to build on The Foundation's
success and allow The Institute to
develop programs that serve the new
focus of environmental stewardship.

Meeting o f the Environmentally Minded
Most recently, the EIFG hosted a
Strategic Planning Session at GCSAA
headquarters in Lawrence, KS. As
chairman of the Environmental
Stewardship
Committee
and a
member of The Institute's Board of
Trustees, I attended the session along
with nearly 50 representatives from
both the golf and environmental
arenas.
Audubon International, National
Arbor Day Foundation, Center for
Resource Management, Committed
to Green Foundation, Evergreen
Foundation, National Fish and
Wildlife
Foundation,
and
the
Environmental Protection Agency
were all represented.
Golf organizations included the PGA
of America, LPGA, PGA TOUR,
Canadian
GCSA,
Golf
Course
Builders Association, Florida GCSA,
Club Managers Association, Irrigation

Association, USGA, and more.
Former Old Tom Morris Award
winner, Jaime Ortiz-Patino from the
Valderrama Golf Course in Spain was
also in attendance. MetGCSA member
and
recognized
"environmental
champion" Ted Horton represented
the Golf Course Owners Association
of California.
Other executives
representing the golf industry were
from Toro, Hunter, John Deere,
Bayer, and Syngenta.
The group came together to identify
and discuss the prime areas of focus
for The Institute. Specifically, the
group worked to:
• Identify the broad issues that link
the environment with golf
• Determine how to best frame
and address environmental issues
surrounding golf
• Develop a set of action steps
• Develop an ongoing method of
communication and interaction with
this group, as well as broad groups of
stakeholders
• Define the collaborative process,
and prioritize the next logical steps
for The Institute

GOLFCOURSESRELYON

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Assessing the Session
In my opinion, the meeting was
a success.
It brought together
representatives from a variety of
groups, both inside and outside the
world of golf.
The top areas of focus identified by
the participants included:
• The need for collaboration
among environmental and golf
organizations
• Building
off
research
and
environmental initiatives begun by
GCSAA and other groups
• Meeting head-on the water issues
that will challenge the ability for golf
courses to coexist harmoniously with
the environment
During this time of transition,
communication will be a priority.
We plan to keep everyone informed
through a variety of GCSAA
publications, as well as the association
website.

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Board of Directors as secretaryI treasurer,
is superintendent at Country Club of
Darien, CT.

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