Ontario Golf Superintendents Association OGSA 32 84 KEELE STREET, SUITE 10 DOWNSVIEW, ONTARIO M3M 2H8 PHONE 416 - 633-1591 President James Wyllie 14 Cheltenham Ave. Brampton, Ontario Phone 451-1875 Vice-President NEWSLETTER Robert T. Heron 43 Eldomar Avenue Brampton, Ontario Phone 459-3299 MEETING NOTICE Secretary Ross Haines 54 Bannon Avenue Toronto 18, Ontario Phone 233-6105 Annual Meeting Treasurer Paul Dermott Box 131 of the Islington, Ontario Phone 231-0925 Directors ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION Allan Beeney Maple Ave. West Georgetown, Ontario Phone 877-2642 will be held at Edward J. Charman Box 11 AURORA HIGHLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Thornhill, Ontario Phone 889-3303 Cecil Roy French on R.R.#1 Copetown, Ontario Phone 627-3394 Robert Hall 16 Cleaveholm Drive Georgetown, Ontario Phone 877-2885 Tuesday DECEMBER 5TH, 1973 A. V. Whitey Jones 225 Kennedy St. W. Aurora, Ontario 2:00 P. M. Phone 727-5640 John Stoughton Election of R.R.#3 Barrie, Ontario Phone 728-0183 Officers Past President and Important Business Please Attend Wm. Hynd 435 Islington Ave. Islington, Ontario Phone 239-9630 NEXT MEETING of the ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION will be our FOURTH ANNUAL TURFGRASS SYMPOSIUM on THURSDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 1974 at LAMBTON GOLF & C. C. (Scarlett Rd., Toronto) EXCITING LINE-UP OF TOPICS AND SPEAKERS AND A GREAT DINNER IS PLANNED FOR YOU REMINDER: CHRISTMAS PARTY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 1973 at Thornhill Golf and Country Club Cost $15.00 per couple R.S.V.P. to Whitey Jones 225 Kennedy St. W Aurora, Ontario. Phone: 727-5640 MONTHLY MEETINGS and other assorted goodies ................. by al beeney THE SEPTEMBER MEETING was held at the Beverly Golf and Country Club. A short business meeting was held at 11 AM followed by lunch, then 28 supers and 12 associates teed it up in the sun and wind. At the end of the. blus­ tery afternoon, Nicol Thompson had a low of 78, followed by Jack Harris with an 82, Alex Jackson was low associate with 82 also. Host Roy French had the course in top condition, I understand, although I was not able to see much of it from those so and so pine trees. A buffet dinner catered to by a great looking dining room staff and followed by a long interesting discussion on our recent dollar spot problems concluded the day. THE OCTOBER MEETING was held at St. George’s Golf and Country Club and again the weather was fantastic. I was not able to play, but from the remarks of the fellows that did golf, Bill Hynd the host super certainly had the poa in excellent condition. Bob Heron, who was in the Presidents’ chair for the absent Jim Wyllie, conducted the business meeting and then called on guest Alex Chisolm to explain his new duties as secretary to the Pesticides Advisory Committee. One point that Alex stressed was the need of every superintendent to be licensed in the use of pesticides and that it will be probably more strictly supervised than in the past. Sooo.... fellas! Bill Hynd then gave us a presentation of slides of his golfing holiday in Scotland; but those courses sure didn’t look like St. George’s. A buffet dinner was then enjoyed by all. THE ALEX McLUMPHA TOURNAMENT was hosted by Henry Guertin at the Chinguacousy Golf and Country Club on another beautiful October day when 98 supers, assis­ tants and guests turned out for golf. A roast beef dinner was served to 120 and then the usual long list of fine prizes were handed out by Whitey Jones and committee. The winner of the tournament and wrist watch was Gene Toombs with a low net of 72. Jim Wyllie had second low net of 72. Bob Heron had first low gross of 81 followed by Bill Bonds 82. Assistant supers low net was Jim Houston of Markland Wood with an 81. First low gross was P. Ladouceur who travelled all the way from La Belle Province. Low net for the day in the guests division was Tom Bell of Brockville Chemicals with a 72, and Dave Keith of Manley’s had low gross of 74. President Jim Wyllie won the putting contest with 15 putts, (Editor's Note: Please take note of the last statement, because I've increased that sandbaggers winnings considerably during the past year). In the lucky draw for a tailor made jacket, Bob Hall’s name was drawn but was ruled invalid because he had won it last year. Reg Stannards’ name was then drawn but he too had been a previous winner, so Paul Scenna was the eventual winner. There was some discussion as to whether the tournament will be carried on and it appears that it will. I’m sure that with the largest turnout for any tournament this season, the McLumpha Committee will be encouraged in keeping it alive if at all possible. — continued — THE NOVEMBER MEETING was held at Toronto Golf and Country Club with approxi­ mately 42 members present. A few hardy souls braved the weather and enjoyed the beautiful course during the morning. President Wyllie initiated a leng­ thy discussion and one point which came from it concerned the value of having a written agreement with our respective employers. It certainly has its merits. Host Superintendent Fred Charman spoke briefly about his new water system and his programmes that result in such fine playing conditions. Sandwiches and coffee followed. EQUIPMENTFORSALEEQUIPMENTFORSALEEQUIPMENTFORSALEEQUlPMENTFORSALEEQUIPMENTFOR 16 - 1969 E-Z-GO electric golf carts with chargers 4 -1972 MELEX electric golf carts with chargers 1 - John Bean sprayer, 150 gallon tank, complete with motor, pump, and all attachments. CONTACT: Paul Dermott Box 131, ISLINGTON, Ontario. Phone: 231—0925 1 - Jacobsen-Rogers Model 507 - 8 HP. - H.D. Model verticut 3 years old - $400.00 1 - Jacobsen greensmower $200.00 - Price Negotiable 1 - Jacobsen greensmower $100.00 - ” ” CONTACT: Stuart Mills c/o Highland Country Club Ltd. 279 Commissioners Rd. East LONDON, Ontario N6C 2T4 Phone: 434-1123 or 434-1343' POSITION AVAILABLE POSITION AVAILABLE Mississauga Golf and Country Club requires Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, position open April 1974. Please apply in writing stating qualifications and experience to: Paul Dodson, Superintendent 1725 Mississauga Road, MISSISSAUGA, Ontario. L5H 2K4 POSITION WANTED POSITION WANTED Lloyd Chappell, RR#4 WINGHAM, Ontario. Phone: 357-1251 22 years experience - interested in relocating. Assistant Superintendent willing to re-locate.... University of Guelph Grad in Horticulture, 2 years at Essex Golf and Country Club, 2 years at Westview G 6 CC. Write to: RON GRAHAM, c/o Essex Golf 6 C.C., Box 130, Windsor, Ontario. HAPPENINGS WHERE'S THE NEWS AND WHO’S THE NEWS.......... Congratulations to ART DODSON who recently received the Certification Award of the GCSAA. Art says he certainly can recommend it to anyone who is interes­ ted, as the instruction material is an education in itself. ON THE MOVE.... Congratulations to RUSTY WARKMAN from Stratford who was the successful candidate for the position of Superintendent at Oshawa Golf and Country Club. BILL BOND has left Kitchener Rockway. ROY FRENCH has left Beverly Golf Club, and JOE REID has also left Woodbridge Golf Club. Congratulations also to JIM HOUSTON, formerly the assistant Superintendent at Markland Wood who has now gone over to the other side of the fence. He has joined Scotts as a tech rep. and will be covering the Western Ontario area. How about that golfing team representing Canada which we sent over to Scotland for the 1st International Greens- keepers Golf Tournament. Man, they pulled off the upset of the century. They placed second in the tournament and second only to the hosts, Scotland. There were seven teams entered including the U.S.A., and it was sweet, very sweet to knock them out! Matter of fact, our team came close to winning all the marbles. They were leading the tournament all the way up till noon on the final day when old age took its toll (sorry JACK!) and they fell by the wayside. But anyway, huge, huge, congratulations to JACK HARRIS of Hamilton Golf & Country Club who played marvelously and KEITH NISBET of Westview Golf Club who also played well. BUSY BUSY BUSY EVERYBODY'S BUSY We've had a terrific year for construction weather-wise, and the latest to be so engaged has been our own Pres. Jim Wyllie of Lambton Golf & Country Club who has com­ pletely revamped a short 9 hole course on the property. The old Pine Valley or the new PGA National, whichever way you like, has completed construction and seeding & Charlie tells me he has cut everything many times already. Anyway, I can certainly recommend to anyone who has a chance to drop in and see it, because it really is a beautiful job and well worth the effort. Gord Witteveen of the Board of Trade has been extremely busy installing a completely new automatic irrigation system, and I'm sure he would welcome visitors also. TO ALL OGSA MEMBERS It’s hockey time again! We have arranged for ice time from 1:00 - 2:00 PM Friday afternoons. Shiny is the game and all frustrated NHL’ers are welcome. The place is Centennial Park, west off Renforth Drive, 1 mile south of Highway 401. If participation warrants forming a team, we would like to play a game, against someone. Initially the idea is to get some exercise, and have a few laughs, especially in the pub afterwards. Many of last year’s stars are back again this year, one year older but still as effective. Hope to see y’all on the rink Friday afternoons. Bob Heron. Again this year the University of Guelph is offering its FIFTH ANNUAL TURF MANAGERS SHORT COURSE: The Turf Managers’ Course is a continuing education program in Horticultural Science offered by the University of Guelph. The program of this four-week short course is planned to furnish industry specialists with knowledge in all aspects of turf culture and management. The fee for the course is $200.00 which includes the banquet, March 1st. A University of Guelph certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. Details and further information can be obtained by writing or telephoning, Office of Continuing Education, Room 145, Johnston Hall, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. Telephone: 824-4120 Ext. 3988. ANYBODY INTERESTED????? in a group trip to the R.C.G.A. Conference in Winnipeg in March 1974. Reply by January 15/74 to Bob Heron, 43 Eldomar Avenue, Brampton advising Name, Address and Number in Party and here's an open letter from a fine gentleman I have just returned from a trip across the country with the Peter Jackson Canadian Tour. As Tournament Co-Ordinator, I have had a great amount of help on my Tournament stops from some of the Greens Superintendents at the various clubs who probably belong to your Association. May I say that the coopera­ tion I received was tremendous and in many cases, it was under trying conditions such as bad weather. In my many years as a Golf Professional, I have always tried to foster and promote a good relationship between the Greens Supers and the Golf Pros and if the treatment I received from these fine men is any criterion as to how they cooperate with their own professional at the club, the game of golf and the people who earn their living from the game will progress. Sincerely, GEORGE CLIFTON Tournament Co-Ordinator. Thanks, George, for the fine work which you have done in the past, and much luck for the future. NEWS RELEASE from the Ontario Golf Association ..... The Ontario Golf Association Secretary - Manager, Mrs. Margaret Wilson will be leaving the Association to be married November 17th. Margaret Wilson, over the last twenty years has been most instrumental in guiding the OGA through the most rapid growth enjoyed by any sport, and has helped the Association grow from 145 member clubs to 290 member clubs. Mrs. Wilson will always be a part of the Ontario golf scene and we in the Association wish her the greatest possible happiness. Ross Thompson, who has been Tournament Co-Ordinator for the past seven years has been appointed Executive Director of the OGA fulfilling the duties heretofore handled by Mrs. Wilson. Ross’ experience gained over the last seven years in public relations and tournament work should be very helpful in carrying out his new duties. Mrs. Wilson has agreed to be available to some degree for the next year and with such a team, the OGA looks forward to many more successful years. I am sure you will join me in extending congratulations to both Margaret Wilson and Ross Thompson. W. Jack Salter, President Ontario Golf Association. EDITORIAL Continuing the "Labor" subject from the last Newsletter -- The following is a comment from a fellow member — It is not too hard to figure out why we have some problems with labor. There are many reasons. I think the main reason for it is the Superintendent and the way he looks upon himself. Only in recent meetings, in the last year or so, has there been any talk about upgrading the image of the Superintendent and his work. When the time comes for wage increases, etc., he talks about it a lot more than at other times. It starts right there and goes on in the following steps, not necessarily in this order. 1. The Superintendent is always trying to save, or spend less money on labor instead of paying wages which are competi­ tive with nearby industry, etc. 2. The Government is actually helping to down-grade the type of work which is done on the golf course by putting golf course workers into the same category as farm workers, which is the lowest grade in the country. 3. Not enough emphasis is given to proper education to upgrade the knowledge for Superintendents and his workers. 4. The Superintendents are keeping the Association to them­ selves instead of making it available to their assistants. 5. Not enough workers are kept on a full-time basis because of the lack of work programs during the winter season. 6. Why are golf course workers not unionized? There are probably some for it and some against it but think of what it would do for you, the Superintendents. (I know, not necessarily for the club). 7. The Association is not strong enough or big enough to help the Superintendent in any other way, except education. I am sure that once we have upgraded our own profession, not only will we make more money, but so will the labourer. He will be much more appreciated and will be able to earn a decent living working on a golf course and therefore take some of the pressure off the Superintendent by having trained men for more than a season or two. Yours truly, HELMUT KOPP (The Lousy Golfer). If there are any members with COMMENTS on this or any other subject, then put down your thoughts and drop them into the mail and we'll publish them. Be sure they are signed, or they automatically go into the trash can.