Ontario Golf Superintendents BOX 63, ISLINGTON, ONTARIO M9A 4XI A.C. 416 - 233 - 2269 VOL. 1, No. 2 DECEMBER 1974 President NE ROBERT T. HERON 43 Eldomar Avenue Brampton, Ontario Phone 459-3299 Vice-President/ Treasurer PAUL DERMOTT Box 131 W Islington Golf Club Phone 231-0925 Secretary ALLAN BEENEY Maple Ave. West S Georgetown, Ontario Phone 877-2642 Directors A.V. WHITEY JONES 225 Kennedy St. W. Aurora, Ontario L Phone 727-5640 ROBERT HALL Box 472 Thornhill, Ontario Phone 889-8105 E JOHN STOUGHTON R.R. #3 Barrie, Ontario Phone 1-705-728-0183 CAMERON CAIRNCROS 7471 Yonge St., #504 T Thornhill, Ontario Phone 881-2436 CARL BENNETT 1265 Sixth Line, #704 Oakville, Ontario Phone 845-3132 T HELMUT KOPP — Photographer P.O. Box #9 Thornhill, Ontario Phone 889-8381 PAUL SCENNA 1924 - 1974 39 Sunset Boulevard E Cambridge/Galt, Ont. Phone 623-3292 Past President 50TH JAMES WYLLIE 14 Cheltenham Cr. Brampton, Ontario ANNIVERSARY R Phone 451-1875 Executive Editor — Newsletter ROSS HAINES 54 Bannon Avenue Toronto 18, Ontario Phone 233-6105 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE "Look Back Over The Year" In keeping with the concept expressed in the phrase "time flies", I wonder how the past year passed so quickly. It has been quite an eventful year, both as individual Superin­ tendents and/or as an Association. The most unique characteristic of this year's growing season was again unusual climatolo­ gical conditions. The first three months were above average in rainfall totals. In the month of June, a large portion of our membership received rain on 20 days in succession. This was contradicted by a stretch during July and August when the majority of the Province received less than one half inch of rain over a six week period. The weather is all part of the game, but an important aspect is "to manage" when the controls are somewhat out of our hands. Other observations in 1974 we: the ever increasing costs for supplies and materials, this fact, together with labour increases will assist in keeping the future ever so challenging. In 1974, we celebrated our 50th year as an Association, certainly there are still general problems we as a group must overcome, regarding remuneration, image, sincerity, etc., but I feel strongly that the original eleven members of the O.G.S.A., back in 1924, would be quite envious of most Supers' positions in to-days recreation conscious Society. The next 50 years can only realize tremendous financial and satisfactory im­ provements in the Golf Course business. Technological advancements will continue as in all other businesses. This is the time of year when new positions are opening. All members should be aware of the salaries in the area, and be sure to maintain the standards. Also, be extremely cautious of job descriptions and make sure all phases of the job responsibilities are very clear. The winter educational Seminars, Symposiums and Con­ ferences are quickly approaching and there is always something to be gained from each and everyone, so do your best to attend these functions. R. Heron, President. FIFTH ANNUAL MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM DATE Thursday, January 9, 1975 LOCATION Thornhill Country Club HOST David Gourlay Registration 8:45 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. - Coffee & Doughnuts COST $15.00 DRESS Jacket and Tie 9:30 - 9:45 A.M. President Opening Remarks - Bob Heron MORNING SESSION CHAIRMAN - Norm MacCallum, University of Guelph TOPIC I - HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY FAIRWAYS FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF THE SEASON 9 :45 - 10: A.M. David Gourlay - Thornhill Country Club 10:00 - 10:15 A.M. David Moote Essex Golf & Country Club 10:15 - 10:30 A.M. Stuart Mills Highland Country Club, London 10:30 - 11:00 A.M. Question and Answer Period TOPIC II - HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY GREENS AND TEES FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF THE SEASON 11:00 - 11:15 A.M. Ross Haines - Brampton Golf Club 11:15 - 11:30 A.M. James E. Allen - Erie Down Golf Club 11:30 - 11:45 A.M. Ronald Allen Donalda Club 11:45 - 12:00 A.M. Question and Answer Period 12:00 - 1:30 P.M. LUNCH AFTERNOON SESSION CHAIRMAN - R.F. Moote TOPIC III - HOW DO I MAINTAIN ALL MY ROUGHS FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END OF THE SEASON 1:30 -1:45 P.M. John Piccolo - St. Catharines Golf Club 1:45 -2:00 P.M. Stephen Miller Dundas Valley Golf Club 2:00 -2:15 P.M. Robert Hall Toronto Ladies Golf Club 2:15 - 2:45 P.M. Question and Answer Period TOPIC IV - HOW DO I MAINTAIN ALL THE SHRUBS AND FLOWERS ON THE GROUNDS 2:45 -3:00P.M. Gordon Witteveen Board of Trade - Met.Tor. Country Club 3:00 -3:15P.M. Paul Dermott Islington Golf Club 3:15 -3:30P.M. Fred Charman The Toronto Golf Club 3:30 - 4:00 P.M. Question and Answer Period TOPIC - MY INVOLVEMENT OF ASSISTING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF GLEN ABBEY GOLF COURSE 4:00 - 4:20 P.M. Dennis Pellrene Glen Abbey Golf Course 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. Cocktails 6:00 P.M. DINNER AFTER-DINNER SPEAKER - Dr. Jack Eggans, University of Guelph Symposium 1975 Committee Paul Scenna - Galt Country Club, Cambridge - Home - 519-623-3292 Golf - 621-7020 David Gourlay - Thornhill Country Club, Thornhill - 889-6955 Carl Bennett - Oakville Golf Club, Oakville - 845-1222 COME ONE, COME ALL! TO THE Christmas Dance AT Richmond Hill G.C. ON DECEMBER 14TH, 1974 $ 15.00 per couple 7:30 - Bar opens 9:00 - Dinner Music - Jim Duchesne, disc jockey. You MUST make reservations with Bob Hall, call him at 889 - 8105 GUESTS WELCOME NEWS NEWS NEWS Norm MacDonald one of our oldest and most beloved members passed away recently. Norm was superintendent for many years at the old York Downs G.C. until they relocated and rebuilt the present course where he was until his retirement a few years ago. Norm is best remembered by myself for his story telling of the old days, which I could listen to for hours on end. He was revered by his fellow members and will be missed greatly, witnessed by the fact that 6 of his fellow superintendents acte d as his pallbearers. Jack Harris another member of long standing will be retiring from his position os Superintendent of Hamilton Golf and Country Club as of January 31 st next year. Jack has made many friends across Canada and the United States and has been attending conferences regularly for many years. He also is a great golfer and is more often than not, on the winners list. Jack will be devoting more time to his own course which he has built during the past few years. We all wish him well! Stu Mills of London Highlands was the successful candidate that will be following Jack Harris at Hamilton G.C. Congratulations to Stu! ASSISSTANT SUPERINTENDENT REQUIRED Contact : John Stoughton Barrie Golf and Country Club 705 - 728 - 0183 Did You Know ? ? ? There's no fool like an old fool - You just can't beat experience. COMING EVENTS O.G.S.A. Christmas Dance, December 14th, 1974. Richmond Hill Golf and Country Club. O.G.S. A. Symposium, January 9th, 1975. Thornhill Golf and Country Club. G. C.S.A. A. Turf Conference and Show, February 16 - 21, 1975 The Rivergate, New Orleans. C. G. S. A. Turf Conference and Show, March 18 - 20, 1975. Skyline Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. * * * FOR SALE * * * 2 Red Riders - 10 HP. 1 almost new, but still needs 1 part. 2 Irrigation pumps and motors 550 volts, centrifugal, with starting motor. 2 Easy - Go electric golf cars in good condition with chargers. CONTACT; Paul Dermott Islington Golf Club Box 131, Islington, Ont. 416 - 231 - 0925.