nnecticut lippings Ill From Humble Beginnings By Heather Garvin and Holcomb with Bob Chalifour Ron As I enter the Turf Products Corporation (TPC) I am greeted by a receptionist. I give my name and request to see Fred. I now look at my surroundings and am impressed by display cases filled with awards. I am promptly given directions to the room where our meeting will be held and walking this short distance I feel as though I am in an art gallery. There are beautiful pictures on every wall. I expected to be meeting in a stuffy conference room but sitting in the employee break area are my cohorts in this adventure, Heather Garvin and Ron Holcomb, with Fred. Not Mr. Zeytoonjian, not Mr. President, not Mr. CEO - Fred. Heather and Ron have already conducted most of the interview with the President and CEO of Turf Products Corporation, Fred Zeytoonjian. Fred, a staunch supporter of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents, is a life member. He founded TPC in 1970. It was first located in a two car garage/greenhouse on Route 5 in Windsor CT. This new and young company had five employees; Buzzy Lane handled the irrigation, Ed Swanson and A1 Purdy were the outside sales force, Carole Leitao, the comptroller, retired in 2003 after 33 years with TPC and Norma Cobb presided over the office. From this very small beginning of five employees and 400 square feet of commercial sales area its growth has been remarkable. Today the company has 325 employees and over 250,000 square feet of commercial sales, and warehousing area continued on page 3... In T h is I s s u e ... From Humble Beginnings..... .....1 President's M essage................. .....2 April 27th Meeting Results... .....5 G rasscatcher................................ .....6 W inter Injury In itiativ e.......... .....8 Tips for Rapid R e co v e ry ....... ...10 Golfweek's Supernew s........... ...11 Original Turf Products Headquarters on Route 5 in East Hartford, CT (circa 1970) o m JUN 0 2 2004 May, "«m Connecticut Clippings 2004 i i i— m m m m vm ui » » mv - j m Page 2 i n i m m mi win im m i i The P resià^ t S M esSi* inriwi ai i f i n i l Stopping at the same gas station about a dozen times someone asked what he was looking for." I'm looking for a biplane", responded Fred. A nervous Fred searched the sky for the plane that finaly appeared about 3 hours late. One of Fred's employees paid for the flyover. The letter from Dr. Watson although very serious at the time was put aside and many years later when Fred was firmly established he reminded Dr. Watson about the incident. Today a plane still zips around the office in Enfield. It is piloted by Fred's grandson Hunter. mmmmwm i Fred and Betty Anne have been married forty years. They have three sons; Frederick Jr. an attorney in Washington, DC and Douglas and Mark, Vice Presidents of TPC. They also have three grandchildren. His hobbies are photography, travel and spending time with his family. Fred truly enjoys being a grandfather. The art work that adorns the walls at TPC, beautiful and striking photographs that Fred has taken on his various trips. If you visit TPC be sure take a look at them. Also watch out for Hunter zipping around the hallways on his plane. A humble start to a stellar performance, CAGCS is proud and thankful to have Fred and TPC as members. Turf Products C orporation Tim eline 1970 TCP incorporates, located in East Windsor, CT. Territory covers Central CT and Western MA for commercial m ow ers and irrigation products. 1978 TCP expands its territory into Southern CT and W estchester and Putnam counties in NY. mi ib iib P age 4 » — Fred Zeytoonjian, President and CEO of Turf Products Corporation at his desk at main headquarters building in Enfield, 1980 TCP m oves into residential products. O ur expanded territory includes Eastern MA, N H and RI. Worcester, MA location opens. 1988 TCP takes over all of Maine. O ur first three Sprinkler H ouse locations open: Cape Cod, Eastern MA and M anchester, NH. 1989 TCP establishes corporate headquarters and W arehouse in Enfield, CT. Two more Sprinkler H ouse locations open in Enfield, CT and N orth H aven, CT. 1991 Sprinkler H ouse in Rhode Island opens. TPC adds Exm ark Landscape C ontractor Equipm ent to its lineup. 1992 Two more Sprinkler H ouse locations are opened In Milton, M A and Salem, NH. 1995 While celebrating its 25th anniversary, TCP Acquires Timberland M achines, a leading pow er equipment distributor for brands such as Echo, W hite and Oregon. TCP takes over W estern N ew England for Toro Consum er products. 1996 TCP opens tw o Sprinkler H ouse locations in N orth Attleboro and Peabody, M A. Q uick Lease C orporation is founded. 1997 Sprinkler H ouse locations open in H artford, CT And While Plains, NY. 1998-1999 The first Turf D epot store opens in Salem, N H . Timberland M achines expands sales and distribution of its major lines in N Y State. TCP acquires Venture Vehicles Inc. and Golf Cars of M aine and creates the new Venture Vehicles. TCP acquires ProParts direct, a catalog-based landscaper parts business. 2000-2001 O ur next tw o Turf D epot locations open in Portland, ME and M anchester, N H . Venture Vehicles expands Yam aha sales to The rest of N ew England, NY, N orthern NJ A nd N ortheastern PA. Page 5 Connecticut Clippings May, 2004 'mm A pril 27th M eeting Results Blue Fox Run G olf Course Two M an Sham ble C A G C S 2004 SC H ED U LE O F EV EN T S June 21 Aspetuck Valley Country Club • GROSS: July 19 1st - Jam es Stazowski, Turf Products Corp. Peter Bacon, W yantencuk CC NET: July 12 1st - Stephen Roberts, Stephen A. Roberts-Landscaping Joe Trosky, Winfield Nursery, Inc. 2nd - John Motycka, Skungamaug River GC August 3 • • • • • Mark Chant Superintendent Country Club of Waterbury Patrick Cragin CAGCS Invitational Superintendent Madison Beach Club Westwoods Golf Course • • • • Kevin D'Amico • M ark Grenert, SBI - Connecticut 3rd - Tom Rodden, Glastonbury Hills CC Brian Johnson, Blue Fox Run GC CGCS Lake Compounce September 12 • • CAGCS Family Day September 27 4th - Tom Watroba, Suffield CC John Fleming, Water Specialists, LLC Norwich Country Club Bruce Morse Superintendent/ Assistant Championship Superintendent President's Cup/McLaughlin Trophy 5th - Jam es Wierzbicki, Simplot Partners Andy Drohen, Pursell Technologies October 12 • Larry Dodge Oak Lane Country Club Superintendent S & R Tournament Closest to Pin: #3 - Dean Bachand, Wampanoag CC Closest to Pin: #17 - John Fleming, Water Specialists, LLC Closest to Line #12: Noel Hall, TPC at River Highlands Long Drive: #6 - Joe Trosky, Winfield Nursery, Inc. Longest Putt: #9 - Mike McDermott, Twin Hills CC Longest Putt: #15 - John Fleming, Water Specialists, LLC • $ November 8 Brian Skelly Old Lyme Country Club Superintendent Annual Meeting December TBA CAGCS Christmas Party Backed by 60 years of experience, LBG has a proven track record on golf course projects which include irrigation and potable water-supply development, water diversion and environmental permitting, construction and site engineering. • • • Water-Supply Development • Irrigation Supply and Distribution • Pond Design • Water-Quality Studies and Monitoring • Drainage & Stormwater Management • Impact Analysis • Second Opinion and Expert Testimony • GIS W ater Resource Management • Engineering Design • Permitting • Construction Oversight Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. Professional G round-W ater and Environm ental Engineering Services C on tact: R ob G ood • ( 2 0 3 ) 4 5 2 - 3 1 0 0 x 2 4 4 www.lbgweb.com Celebrating 60 Tears o f Excellence r— mm m* jêëa mmiÊU mmmrmÀ II M i l l — ul May, Connecticut Clippings 2004 Page 6 New Members Get Well To Amy & Chris Mauro on the birth of there son Jason Robert on April 15, 2004 weighing in at 6 lbs. 9 ozs. John Decker, Class A Sharon Country Club Stephen Foran, Class C Town of East Hartford Best Wishes and a speedy re­ covery to Lonnie Troll On The Move Note Keith Kraus, Class B Shuttle Meadow CC Please note Connecticut Golf 2004 has featured Heather Garvin and Bob Silva Michael Pieri, Class C Blue Fox Run Golf Course Kevin Balocca is now Superin­ tendent at Shaker Farms CC in Westfield, MA CAGCS Board of Directors Calendar Matthew Sinclair, Class C Oronoque Country Club Michael Smith, Class Com­ mercial, Turf Products Corp. August 11-12, 2004 Penn State Turf Field Day Congra tu la tions Congrats to Eileen & Willard Jacobs, from Heritage Village Country Club, on the birth of there son, Cameron Reichard, bom on February 25, 2004 weighing in at 7 lbs. 15 oz. 860-747-9911 860-793-9067 FAX 860-793-2524 President - Wayne C. Urban Vice President - Keith A. Angilly Secretary - Christian P. Mauro Treasurer - John Motycka Past President - Jud W. Smith June 23, 2004 U Mass Turf Field Day (past enclosed flyer) Committee Chairpersons Education - Kimberly J. Heyl Golf - John N. Garcia Membership - Mark B. Mansur Scholarship & Research John Ruzsbatzky, CGCS Social & Welfare - Kevin Balocca Government Relations Peter R. Pierson Commercial Rep to Board John E. Callahan August 11, 2004 URI Turf Field Day. Contact Dr. Mi­ chael Sullivan, Dept, of Plant Sciences, 401-874-4540, fax 401-874-2494 MEMBER CT IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION THE IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION P A R TA C G O LF COURSE && T O P -D R E S S IN G S A nderson T u rf Irrigation Inc. CT. Lie. 208656 JESSE J. ANDERSON JR. CERTIFIED IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR P.O. BOX 7036 5 CRONK ROAD PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT 06062 America's Premium H EA T TREATED Top-Dressings 8 00 247-2326 - 908-637-4191 • Fax 908-637-8421 G B O K im j Technical Bulletin GreenClean* — Granular Algaecide About GreenClean GreenClean granular is an aquatic algaecide and is one of the only non-copper based products available. GreenClean is the fastest acting algaecide, working quickly to restore an area's natural beauty and full operation. Effects of treatment are immediately apparent (bubbling and discoloration of algae). Waters treated with GreenClean Granular can be used w ithout interruption. GreenClean is an integral part of an entire water management system, and can be used by itself, in conjunction with beneficial bacteria products, or in rotation with copper products, to help maintain clear, algae-free waters. Application and Rates Algae can create several problems including: poor water quality, clogged irrigation systems, closing of recreational areas, and the creation of breeding grounds for unwanted insects. GreenClean granular can be used to eliminate, control, and prevent a broad spectrum of algae in any non-potable body of water including, but not limited to: lakes, ponds, irrigation systems, water features, fountains, flooded areas, and drainage systems. GreenClean granular can be applied by broadcasting/spreading, as a spot treatment, as a dissolved liquid, or as a subsurface application. H e a v y A lg a e G r o w th L o w A lg a e G r o w t h /M a in t e n a n c e 3 0 -1 7 0 pounds per a c re-fo o t 3 -1 7 pounds per acre-fo o t 3 -1 6 tablespoons per 1 0 0 0 gallons 1 -5 teaspoons per 1 0 0 0 gallons (16 Tbs. = 1 Cup) (2 Cups = 1 Lb.) (3 tsp. = 1 Tbs.) Efficacy Efficacy data was collected that measured the control of green algae for a period of 96 hours. The follow ing table demonstrates the percent inhibition of algae relative to the control. m g /L P o unds p e r a c r e -fo o t % in h ib itio n o f a lg a e 0.51 3 -0 .7 3 .0 17 17 6 .0 33 99* 3 2 .4 179 100 7 5 .0 414 IW11®lWilBIIIB ■iSii ■III IW l IIB liiliill 8111* 81»1 100 *After 96 hours, there was 99% control at the 33 pounds per acre-foot of water rate. Testing was conducted by Springbom Laboratories Wareham, Massachusetts. Study No. 13780.6101. ©B iodeg radable Toxicity Study Results Tab le 1 - Results of the 96-hour static acute exposure of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to GreenClean; Concentrations tested and the corresponding cumulative percent mortality. C o n c e n tr a tio n o f G re e n C le a n P e rc e n t M o r t a lit y m g/L Ib s/acre-fo o t 2 4 -h o u r C o n tro l C o n tro l 0 0 0 0 170* 0 1 0 0 0 110 304 0 0 0 0 180 497 0 5 5 5 829 85 85 90 90 1381 100 100 100 100 6 1 .6 * 300 1 f 500 I 4 8 -h o u r I 7 2 -h o u r I 9 6 -h o u r * Highest recommended application rate on the GreenClean label. Note: 20 fish were exposed to each treatment level. Testing was conducted by Springborn Laboratories Wareham, Massachusetts. Study No. 13780.6100. Tab le 2 - The LC50 values and No-Observed-Effect Concentration (NOEC) for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) exposed to GreenClean under static conditions. LC 50 Ti mp 1llllc m g /L Ib s /a c r e -fo o t 2 4 -h o u r 150 414 4 8 -h o u r 150 414 7 2 -h o u r 150 414 9 6 -h o u r 150 414 N O E C through 9 6 hours = 1 1 0 m g /L (3 0 0 Ib s /acre-fo o t) Note: 20 fish were exposed to each treatment level. Testing was conducted by Springborn Laboratories Wareham, Massachusetts. Study No. 13780.6100. GreenClean Advantages • Non-persistent Unlike copper compounds, which accumulate in mud and sediments, GreenClean adds no persistent toxic chemicals. GreenClean is completely biodegradable and decomposes into oxygen and water. • Non-toxic At recommended rates, GreenClean is non-toxic to fish, invertebrates, and aquatic plants. • Efficacy regardless o f pH GreenClean is effective in acidic, neutral, and alkaline bodies of water. • Efficacy against Cu-resistant algae GreenClean provides a solution for treating ecosystems containing copper resistant algae. • Organically Certified GreenClean has been certified by OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) as organic allowed. Bi© Safe System s P h o n e : 8 6 0 .6 5 7 .2 2 1 1 T o ll F re e : 8 8 8 . 2 7 3 . 3 0 8 8 Fax: 8 6 0 .6 5 7 .3 3 8 8 E - m a il: in f o @ b io s a f e s y s t e m s . c o m W e b S ite : b io s a fe s y s te m s .c o m Form # 078 V^®