VOLUME XXII, PART IV, JULY/AUGUST 2006

NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

Upcoming Events
July 11

Coastal Plains GCSA meeting, Wildwood GC

July 13

Everglades Annual Meeting, Audubon CC

July 19

Grand Opening of the University of Florida
Turf Research Facility in Citra, FL. Contact
Laurie Trenholm at 352-392-1831 x 374.

July 20

Treasure Coast Meeting, Miles Grant CC

July 20

Calusa Meeting, Lexington CC, Fort Myers

July 21

Palm Beach Annual Meeting, The Fountains

July 24

North Florida chapter meeting, St. Johns G&CC

July 28

FGCS A Annual Meeting/Election, Grand Cypress

July 29

CFGCSA Crowfoot Open, Grand Cypress
See page 7 for details.

Aug. 8

West Coast Annual Pro/Supt.Tournament,
Cypress Run GC

Aug. 8

NFGCSA sponsored Turf Conference

Aug. 8

Coastal Plains meeting, GC at Summerbrooke

Aug. 11 Calusa GCSA meeting, Deep Creek, Port Charlotte
Aug. 15 Seven Rivers GCSA meeting, Meadow Oaks
Aug. 17 Joint Meeting, PBGCS A and South Florida GCSA,
The Club at Emerald Hills
Aug. 21 Central Florida GCSA Annual Meeting,
Hawk's Landing GC
Sept. 12 FTGA Conference & Show, Hyatt Regency Hotel,
- 15
Coconut Point. See page 7 for details.
Sept. 25 NFGCSA chapter meeting, Amelia National

FGCSA President Craig Weyandt (left) presents South Florida s
Alan Weitzel with the 2006 FGCSA Distinguished Service Award
at the Past Presidents Dinner in Naples on May 5th.
Alan was one of the principals in the formation of the Florida
GCSA as we know it today. He declined being its first President
paving the way for Tim Hiers to assume the reins. Alan served
on the FGCSA Board of Directors from its formation in 1978
until 1984.
Alan was President of the South Florida chapter in the 70's and
was responsible for the formation of the Palm Beach chapter.
Previously the South Florida chapter extended from Vero Beach
to Key West. He was also on the committee that formed the Otto
Schmeisser Research Green at the University of Florida Fort
Lauderdale Research and Education Center.
Alan currently works for Metro Dade County and has been a
strong supporter of Junior Golf in South Florida for the past
thirty one years.

President's Message

President's Message
Craig Weyandt

without their help none of this would
be possible. We inched along with our
Strategic Plan that was begun last year,
What an exciting year it has been. I and I know we will bear down more next
ran a marathon. Ok, I walked some but year to produce action plans and firm
finished the 26.2 miles just the same. But goals to help guide us along.
seriously, the GCSAAhas initiated PDI
with its first round of superintendents Most of all I want to thank you for your
trying to maintain their class A status time. The time you spent filling out
and they helped to co-fund two of our the GCSAA Environmental Resource
research projects this year. The FGCSA Profile survey, time spent submitting
board in conjunction with GCSAA and your comments to the EPA on your
FTGA has funded even more research facility's use of MSMA, the time you
projects to benefit our members. The spend supporting your local chapter by
University of Florida/IFAS will be attending meetings and the time you
having a Turf Field Day at the new spend educating your members and
Pine Acres Research facility in July to environmentalists on the true value of
officially open the facility. Alan Weitzel golf courses. I especially want to thank
received the distinguished FGCSA those chapters that have continued their
Service Award and we are nominating support of the FGCSA with donations
Bob Randquist, GCCS, Boca Rio GC, for both our operating expenses and for
in the Palm Beach GCSA for election turf research.
to a second term on the GCSAA board
of directors.
As Matt Taylor takes the wheel of the
FGCSA I am even more excited about
The past year has gone quicker then I the future of our association. He will
could have ever imagined. I would like be serving as immediate past president
to thank the board of the Florida Golf of the Florida Turfgrass Association
Course Superintendent's Association, all while he is president of the FGCSA. The
the chapters across the state of Florida, connection between our two associations
and Marie Roberts and Joel Jackson. For will never be stronger. If you have not

GREEN SHEE

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Craig Weyandt
been to an FTGA Conference and Show
in a while, make this the year that you
do. The location is outstanding (Bonita
Springs). The education is top notch and
best of all, you can get PDI points if you
need them. I attended last year and will
be the first one to say that being able to
meet with the UF/IFAS scientists who
are conducting the research on problems
that you face today is invaluable. I hope
to see you there and thanks again for
your support!

FGCSA Annual Meeting/
Election of Officers

The Annual Meeting of the Florida
GCSA will be held on Friday, July
28th at the Villas of Grand Cypress.
The meeting will begin at noon.
Election of Officers for the 2006-2007
Year will be held at this meeting.
Slate of Officers includes Matt Taylor,
Everglades GCSA, for President;
Greg Kriesch, Calusa GCSA, for Vice
President; and Shane Bass, Coastal
Plains GCSA, for Secretary/Treasurer.
Craig Weyandt remains on the board
for one more year as Immediate Past
President.

What's Up D.O.C.?
by Joel Jackson

1. Government Relations: Fertilizer Issues
Thanks to IFAS, Allied Associations and
some of our members the pursuit of local/
county fertilizer regulations is proceeding
at a more orderly pace as task groups and
committees discuss the issues. Once the
rhetoric from the activists has been tempered
by scientific facts and best management
practice guidelines, a more orderly common
sense solution will hopefully emerge. Expect
some changes to come down the pike and
hopefully none of them will be radical.
Arsenic: Deadline June 30,2006. We sent
out another Urgen Alert to the chapters
to notify members about the opportunity
to make public comments on the use of
MSMA. If you want or need MSMA this is
your opportunity to provide information that
will go into the final decision making process
on the fate and future of the use of organic
arsenic herbicides. Submit your comments,
identified by docket identification (ID)
number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0201, by
one of the following methods http://www.
regulations.gov/ Follow online instructions.
Or Mail: Public Information and Records
Integrity Branch (PIRIB) (7502C), Office of
Pesticide Programs (OPP), Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001.
Also reference the Docket Number ID
above. Deadline for submitting input June
30, 2006. Chances are the deadline will be
over by the time you get this but you need
to know we are/were trying. Discussions
so far if the product survives EPA review
indicate that greens will likely be taken off
the label and applications will be limited to
spot treatment only on tees, fairways and
roughs. The number of repeat applications
will also likely be limited.
Methyl Bromide Update: Here is the latest
word on the progress of the GCSAA Task
Force headed by Tim Hiers. From Carrie
Riordan: "I wanted to bring you all up to
date on where we are with the MeBr CUE
application that is due to EPA on July 10,
2006. The task force has been in contact by
conference call and e-mail. It was decided
that one CUE application would be filed,
representing all golf courses in the U.S.

Director of Communications Report

Duane Ewing, of Ewing and Associates,
is working with GCSAA staff and the
task force to prepare the CUE application.
Duane has much experience in preparing
CUE applications and has a very good
working relationship with the appropriate
EPA staff.
Most recently, Duane and I spoke on
Thursday of last week to really focus in on
the information we need to provide in order
to file the application. The biggest challenge
this effort is facing is to construct an argument
for "significant market disruption."

Later this summer I will be attending the
American Society of Association Executives
(ASAE) annual conference in Boston.
Here I will get some inside information on
association management from professional
association executives. The skills and
contacts I make here will be used to lay
solid groundwork for recruiting future
FGCSA staff as Marie and I phase out
with retirement. The ASAE comes highly
recommended by several other GCSAA
Chapter Executives and GCSAA Staff as
well as a great resource for association
management information and support.

Duane is working with Dr. Unruh at the
University of Florida, and Steve Godbehere of
Hendrix and Dail, to obtain data that will assist
with this effort. GCSAA staff is compiling
information on costs for establishing and
maintaining a "representative" golf course.
Our goal is to present sufficient data and
narrative to demonstrate to the EPA that loss
of MeBr would result in "significant market
disruption."

GCSAA Bob Randquist, CGCS from the
Boca Rio GC in Boca Raton has announced
his intent to run for re-election at the
GCSAA Annual Meeting in Anaheim in
February 2007. FGCSA President Craig
Weyandt has a letter of nomination to the
GCSAA Nominating Committee. Those of
you who know Bob know that is exactly the
kind of leader and critical thinker that we
need on the GCSAA Board.

2. Allied Associations: We should be
thanking IFAS, especially Dr. Laurie
Trenholm and Dr. Terril Nell for attending
these many county commission meetings
on environmental issues and providing
science and guidance in the face of the fear
and rhetoric of the activists. Also playing
prominent roles are the Florida Fertilizer &
Agrichemical Association, the Florida Sod
Growers Cooperative, Erica Santella with
TruGreen Chemlawn and a former FTGA
President and our own Matt Taylor wearing
two hats with the FGCSA and FTGA.
Tim Hiers also continues his pro-active
role and has been instrumental in bringing
common sense and scientific references to
the discussions in Naples on water quality
issues. Building relationships with these
groups is paying dividends.

3. Education: After GCSAA Regional
Seminars in the Treasure Coast and
Everglades, the next big education point
earning opportunity will be at the 2006
FTGA Conference and Show at the Hyatt
Coconut Point in Bonita Springs on
September 12-15, 2006, which includes
Fishing Tournament, Golf Tournament and
a full slate of educational opportunities
including the Trade Show.

Another group which I am a member of is
the International Network of Golf. Geared
primarily for the "Balls and Sticks" crowd,
I am able to network and meet a wide range
of people involved in businesses focused
on customers who play the game. In our
Industry Issues round tables and informally,
I can bring these folks up to speed on water,
fertilizer and pesticide issues and how they
may affect the face of golf in the future. It is
a chance to preach outside the choir.

Online education opportunities continue to
expand on the GCSAA Education website if
you can't get away from the job. Thanks to
several interactive programs you can keep
up your learning curve even if you can't
network live and in person. Check it out at
www.gcsaa.org
4. DOC/Editor Schedule
7/12-14 Florida Fertilizer &
AgrichemicalAnnual Meeting,
West Palm Beach
7/19
IFAS Field Day, Pine Acres
7/24-25 Paspalum Seminar, Naples
8/1
Ag Institute Meeting, Maitland
8/19-23 American Society of
Association
Executives Boston

The Spring 2006 meeting of the FGCSA
Board of Directors was called to order by
President Craig Weyandt at 1:00 p.m. on
Thursday, May 4 at the Naples Beach Club
Conference Center.

2006 Board Meeting did not address the
vote for supporting the Rapid Turfgrass
Disease Diagnostic Assistantship. After
a discussion, a motion was made by John
Curran to support this Assistantship as
requested by Vice President Matt Taylor.
All officers were present. All chapters except The FTGA and the FGCSA will fund this
North Florida GCSA were representated. project with $11,980.50 each. The motion
Others attending the meeting were Joel was approved.
Jackson D.O.C./Florida Green editor;
Greg Pheneger, Past President; USGA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Secretary/
representative Todd Lowe; Dale Kuehner, Treasurer Greg Kriesch presented a draft
Voting Delegate; Darren Davis, Florida of the proposed budget for the 2006 2007
Green Business Manager; John Gallagher, fiscal year. He reported that the line item
PBGCSA and Marie Roberts, Assn. Mgr. for the Lobbyist should be shared 50/50
between the FGCSA and the FTGA as
STRATEGIC PLANNING REPORTS: suggested by the FTGA. Also, a motion
Craig Weyandt gave his report for the was made that External Vice President
Infrastructure Committee of the FGCSA expenses should be presented to their local
Strategic Plan. He reported that the GCSAA chapters for reimbursement. The motion
will be helping the FGCSA with it's long was approved.
range plan. At last year's FGCSA Spring
meeting, the Vision Statement and Mission A question arose about the line item for
Statement as suggested by the GCSAA were a donation to the Audubon International.
discussed. Now it is up to us to provide It was reported that the FGCSA made a
the Infrastructure what will the FGCSA yearly commitment of $1,000 per year to
be responsible for and what will the local the Audubon International's Conservation
chapters be responsible for? The immediate CC beginning with the first check in
need is what will the FGCSA do when Marie August, 2004. ( After the board meeting,
and Joel retire? Craig gave some suggestions the records were checked and found that our
for future staffing possibilities (number of commitment was for a total of 3 years. The
staff personnel and duties of each position). second $1,000 check was sent to Audubon
He asked the board to e-mail suggestions to International in December for the 2005-2006
him so that he may present a more detailed fiscal year leaving the FGCSA with only one
plan at the next meeting.
more $1,000 commitment to be paid in the
2006-2007 year.)
Chairman of the Regulatory/Legislative
Committee, Greg Pheneger gave his report The line item for the reception in Anaheim
on the need to continue our contract with was discussed. The officers will pick a
Mike Goldie. He also suggested that each Reception Chairman before the Summer
FGCSA chapter promote a good relationship Board Meeting. Greg Pheneger discussed
with their local legislators by inviting them the possibility of inviting some of the
to attend chapter meetings. He asked that Florida CMA members to the reception
the FGCSA put names and addresses of our in addition to the GCSAA representative.
Florida legislators on the FGCSA website. This suggestion will be passed on to the
He suggested that the FGCSA Government new chairman to consider. The choice of
Relations Committee be broadened and holding the Anaheim reception in one of
renamed the External Affairs Committee. He the headquarter hotels or at an off-site
encouraged local chapter officers to attend location will also be investigated by the
their districts Water Management meetings new chairman. Again, External VP's are
as well as the Ag Institute. He also spoke encouraged to make your chapters thoughts
on the need to address our staffing future known on what you would like to see at your
by considering a meeting with the Georgia reception at the next board meeting.
and/or North Carolina GCSAA staff.
Joel then discussed the worksheet for the
OLD BUSINESS: Craig Weyandt Publications Budget. All Externals were
announced that the minutes from the Winter asked to read through both of these budgets
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and contact Greg or Joel if you have any
suggestions or additions that would need
to be added to the budgets before they are
presented to the board for approval at the
Summer Board Meeting.
VOTING DELEGATE: Dale Kuehner,
FGCSA Voting Delegate, reported that all of
the candidates the FGCSA supported were
elected to the GCSAA Board of Directors.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
REPORT: Joel discussed the arsenic issue,
the Critical Use Exemption for Methyl
Bromide; fertilizer issues around the state;
the success of the recent Regulatory tour
held in the Naples area and the progress
of the BMP manual. The FTGA will send
copies of the Green Industry BMP manuals
to all members and Joel discussed the
GCSAA EMP (Baseline Data Survey).
PUBLICATIONS: Joel reported that it is
currently time for chapters to select the golf
course from their area that will appear on the
cover of the Florida Green He also asked for
more input on suggestions for future topics
for the Hands On Section.
Marie Roberts reported that the 2007
Membership Directory will be printed by
a different printing company this year with
the hope that it will be more timely (baring
another devastating hurricane season). If
anyone has any suggestions for additions
to the Directory, now is the time to let your
feelings be known by contacting Marie.
AWARDS: It was reported that the 2006
Distinguished Service Award will be presented
to Alan Weitzel, longtime member of the
South Florida GCSA, who was instrumental
in promoting the FGCSA many years ago. He
will be honored at the Past Presidents Dinner
after the board meeting.
Only one chapter sent in a nomination for
the chapter's President's Award for Lifetime
Service. Dan Hall, Jr. will receive the award
at one of the Everglades GCSA chapter
meetings later this year.
BY LAWS: Mark Kann discussed an
amendment that must be made to the FGCSA
By Laws as requested by the GCSAA. The
description of Class A and SM must be
amended to include the following:

"A golf course superintendent is one who
is entrusted with the management and
operation of the tract of land defined as
a golf course, including involvement in
construction and maintenance of golf
courses and related equipment"

RESEARCH: Craig reported to the
board that the FGCSA has one more
year of payment on the current Bipolaris
project by Dr. Datnoff. We have also sent
a $3,500 check to Bruce Witt from Lake
City Community College for the diversity
student that is being co-funded by the FTGA
Since Article IX of our By-laws require that and the CMA.
the amendment must be presented to the
membership 30 days prior to acceptance, Craig presented a research proposal
we will put this in the July/August edition of forwarded to us by the FTGA written by
the Green Sheet and the amendment will be Dr. Kevin Kenworthy, Turfgrass Breeder
voted on at the Summer Board Meeting.
from the University of Florida, "Breeding
Turfgrass for improved performance and
Mark then addressed the issue of two new reduced maintenance". The proposal calls for
amendments to the GCSAA Affiliation $40,000 in seed money to begin this program.
Agreement. The GCSAA has requested that Craig began the discussion with the question,
if any chapter has an objection or concern "Does the FGCSA want to support a turf
about the two amendments we must notify breeder?" The board was made aware that
them by May 15 . The first amendment has Dr. Grady Miller has left the University
to do with entry-level affiliation requirements of Florida and that Dr. Kenworthy has a
for new chapters while the second amendment background in zoysiagrass. He is looking
requires that GCSAA will provide each to breed a better bermudagrass, resistant
chapter with a list of members in each PDI to nematodes and traffic (fairway quality
renewal cycle. There were no objections to and green quality) that would be lower
either of these amendments. We will notify maintenance. It was suggested by Mark
the GCSAA accordingly.
Hopkins that this topic be taken back to all
of the chapters to see if they will approve this
EDUCATION: Chairman Peter Powell as a long term project. After some discussion,
has resigned as Education Chairman. Past a motion was made that "The FGCSA will
President Kevin Downing has agreed to make a $10,000 generic donation to Dr.
finish out Peter's term. The 2006 Poa Kevin Kenworthy with the stipulation that
seminar will be a GCSAA SLS co-sponsored the FTGA will match the funds." The motion
was approved. Matt Taylor will be sure that
program to be held on Friday morning.
this topic is brought up and voted on at the
FINANCIAL: Chairman Joe Pantaleo is next FTGA meeting.
working on a program to invest a portion of the
Bank of America Reserve Account in a more Craig then discussed the spreadsheet
aggressive vehicle either through Morgan prepared by Matt Taylor which listed the
Stanley or Northern Trust. Since we have additional research projects we have agreed
more research commitments this year than any to co-fund with the FTGA, the two research
other, Joe will be sure that there would be no projects approved at the Winter board
withdrawal fees or penalties imposed should meeting that the FGCSA will fund, as well as
we need those funds. He will present an option the Diagnostic Lab Assistantship approved
at the Summer Board Meeting when Morgan earlier at this board meeting. Total research
Stanley will give us an update.
funding committed by the FGCSA over the
next two years (including the remaining
GOLF: Since Joe Ondo was unable to attend year of Dr. Datnoff s study) will be greater
the Board Meeting, Joel gave a report on than $50,000 not including the support of
the BASF sponsored People vs. the Pros the University of Florida Ft. Lauderdale
Tournament. Joel announced that a team REC position which has been covered by
from North Florida GCSA won the event the SFGCSA's Expo donation.
with Mike Shields, superintendent at the
Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, winning Todd Lowe, USGA, then reported that the
in individual play. Joel reported that the USGA will begin doing product research
Crowfoot will be played on Saturday, July which will include on-site visits. The USGA
29 with an after golf presentation and the will not endorse any specific products.
dinner held that night.
MEMBERSHIP: Chairman Jim Walker
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asked that all chapters use May 15 as
a target date for getting their 2006-2007
dues invoices mailed. It was suggested that
chapters follow the lead of the Everglades
chapter which has been including a line item
for research donations on their chapter dues
invoices currently sent to all members.
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A discussion was held to consider ways
to generate more dues revenue due to the
increased costs of running the day-to-day
FGCSA operations. It was pointed out that
that the Operating Fund has been operating
at a deficit for the past few years and that it
has been 15 years since the FGCSA raised
dues. It was obvious that a dues increase is
justified. After much discussion about how
much to raise dues and when it should be
done, a motion was made to "Raise Dues by
$30.00/year for all member classifications
beginning with the 2007-2008 fiscal year."
The motion was approved.
The question of whether or not to
continue with the reduction in Assistant
Superintendent dues to $60/member rather
than the $90/member for Class A and SM
was addressed. Originally this reduction
was made to try to increase the number
of Assistants joining the FGCSA. After
another discussion, it was decided that we
should end this reduction since it did not
increase the number of Assistants in the
FGCSA and since all members receive the
same benefits from membership. Therefore
a second motion was made to "Set Dues at
$90.00/year for Class A, SM and C members
beginning with the 2007 2008 fiscal year".
The motion was approved.
Matt Taylor will prepare a letter to inform
all chapters of the reasons for this upcoming
dues increase.
FUND RAISING: It was announced that the
raffle at the Atlanta Reception raised $3,400
for the FGCSA Benevolent Fund. The
board thanked Terri Weyandt and Samantha
Kriesch for manning the raffle desk all
night and a special thanks to Ray Duffy of
DowAgrosciences, the raffle winner who
immediately donated his winnings back to
the FGCSA Benevolent Fund.
FTGA: Matt Taylor reported that the
upcoming September 12 15 2006 FTGA
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Chapter Activities

...Continuation of Spring Board Minutes
Conference & Show will return to the
Hyatt in Bonita Springs which was a very
successful venue last year. He noted that
Scott Burrows, son of Past President Tom
Burrows will be the motivational speaker
for the FTGA luncheon on Thursday.
The Social Schedule will include the
Fishing Tournament on Tuesday, the
Golf Tournament on Wednesday at the
fabulous Bonita Bay Club, followed by the
equally fantastic Corn Boil later that night.
Education begins on Wednesday morning
with the Trade Show to be held on Thursday
and Friday. If you missed it last year, now
is the time to mark your calendar for the
2006 Show.

2006 Future of Golf
After many years of bad weather, the sun
finally shone brightly on the PBGCSA
2006 Future of Golf Tournament held on
Saturday, June 10th at The Falls CC in West
Palm Beach.
Once again, Steve Pearson, superintendent
at The Falls CC, hosted a spectacular event
As has been the case for the past few years,
competition was tight again with only
three strokes separating First and Sixth
Place! First Place went to the team of John
Gallagher from Boca Woods GC and Harold
Davis, Jude Eustaquio and Danny Evenly
from Winston Trails GC. One stroke back for
Second Place was the team of Bob Harper,
The Club at Emerald Hills, Justin DeLaski,
Liquid Ag Systems, and Ed Gifford and Ed
Kenny from Martin Downs CC. Longest
Drive this year went to Brigid Braun,
Precision Labs, on Hole #13.

Darren Davis reported on behalf of Tim
Hiers on a fund raising effort that will allow
golf clubs to donate to turf research through
the purchase of fertilizer. The FTGA,
FGCSA, and the CMA have all bought
into the program. Initially, approximately
10 20 clubs and two fertilizer companies As usual, one of the highlights of the day was
(Harrell's and Howard's) will be recruited the raffle that was held immediately following
as model participants in this program
the delicious lunch in the Clubhouse. The
golfers have always supported this fundRECEPTION: The Atlanta Reception was raising event with just about every player
well attended for ourfirstreception not held purchasing raffle tickets.
in a GCSAA hotel. Attendance was higher
than expected with the Hard Rock Café Another great tradition at this fund-raiser
filled to capacity. The first question for the was also a big success thanks to the
new Reception Chairman will be in deciding generosity of Brian MacCurrach and Bayer
where to hold the Anaheim Reception... .at Environmental Sciences for the Power Pak
a hotel or in another type of facility.
Auction that saw John Gallagher (first place
winner) out bid his friends and peers to win
NEW BUSINESS: Joel Jackson discussed the package of products offered this year with
what to do after the May 2007 phase-out a bid of $4,700! Bayer donates the entire
date for MSMA. Two questions were raised proceeds to the PBGCSA and the charities
by Gregg Storey of Bayer Environmental they support. This is the fourth year of the
Sciences. Joel asked: (1) Do we still need program which sees Brian holding similar
the product? The answer was yes. The auctions at the Blue Pearl Tournament in
second question was (2) Has anyone seen Treasure Coast as well as the Missing and
a reliably alternative. The answer was no. Exploited Childrens Tournament played in
the South Florida chapter area.
Joel will convey this back to Bayer.
SUMMER BOARD MEETING: The
Summer Board Meeting and Eledction of
Officers will be held on Friday afternoon,
July 28 to coincide with the Crowfoot
Open at the Grand Cypress Villas . We will
begin with lunch at noon and the board
meeting will start at 1:00 p.m.
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Since there was no further business, the
meeting was adjourned.

Thanks to the generosity of The Falls CC,
the four Diamond Sponsors (Kilpatrick Turf
and Boynton Pump; Hector Turf; ShowTurf;
and Bayer Environmental Sciences), the
17 Gold Sponsors, the many Tee Sign
Sponsors, and the 136 golfers, this year's
Tournament brought in more than $40,000.
After expenses, the PBGCSA will donate the
profits to turfgrass research and scholarship
programs.

The South Florida GCSA continues to
dominate the state golf scene by taking
the 2006 Poa Annual Classic Team and
Individual Titles. Shown here are (l-r) Jason
Bagwell, Bob Harper and Seth Strickland.
Not pictured is team member, Steven Fox,
who was the Individual Trophy Winner and
has earned a spot to play for the FGCSA
in the 2007 GCSAA Championship in
California.

FGCSA By-Law Amendment
An amendment must be made to the FGCSA
By Laws as requested by the GCSAA. According to Article IX of the FGCSA By
Laws, "The By-laws of This Association
may be amended at a meeting of This Association provided the proposed amendment
is submitted in writing to the Executive
Committee ninety (90) days prior to the said
meeting and presented to the membership
thirty (30) days prior to said meeting." This
article will fulfill the 30 day requirement.
The description of Class A and SM must be
amended to include the following:
"A golf course superintendent is one who
is entrusted with the management and
operation of the tract of land defined as
a golf course, including involvement in
construction and maintenance of golf
courses and related equipment"
This will be voted on at the FGCSA Summer
Board Meeting at Grand Cypress.

Member Accomplishments

2006 Crowfoot Open
on July 29th

Congratulations to the following FGCSA
Members who have become Certified or The 30th Anniversary of the Larry
Recertified in the past few months.
Kamphaus Crowfoot Open will be
played
Saturday, July 29th at the
Shawn Sheridan, superintendent at Villas ofonGrand
This year all
Diamondback GC in Haines City. This Ridge the activities takeCypress.
place
on
Saturday
with
chapter member is now a Certified GCS.
an 8:00 a.m. Shotgun on North/South/
East Courses. Lunch wil be provided on
Clayton Estes, superintendent at San Jose the
course. The casual attire Cocktail/
CC in Jacksonville. This North Florida
Award
Reception will be held at 7:00
member has been a CGCS since 1991.
p.m. at the Meeting Center.
Dale Stump, superintendent at Prince
Contracting Co. in Oviedo. This The format of the tournament has
Central Florida member has been a changed. You can play the modified
stableford method or a two-man
CGCS since 1996.
scramble. Prizes will be awarded for
J. Mark Black, superintendent at Quail both groups. If you are competing for
West G&CC in Naples. This Everglades a playing spot in the GCSAA national
tournament, you must play the modified
member has been a CGCS since 1991
stableford.
Dale Walters, superintendent at The
Moorings CC in Naples. This Everglades The Central Florida GCSA has added
an additional option for players on
member has been a CGCS since 1986.
Sunday. For an additional fee, there
Keith Einwag, superintendent at Innisbrook. will be a fishing tournament as well
This West Coast member has been a CGCS as a two man Shoot Out on the East
Course. Prizes will be awarded for
since 2001.
both events.
Jim Sharpe, superintendent at Summerfield
Crossings GC in Riverview. This West Coast Practice rounds are available on July
member has been a CGCS since 1996.
27-28. Tee Time Office is 407-239-1909.
Lodging is available at the Villas of
Eddie Snipes, superintendent at Southwood Grand Cypress for $ 150.00 per bedroom
GC. This Coastal Plains member has been plus tax by calling 1-800-835-7377.
a CGCS since 1996.
Please send your registration form to
Jim Sprankle, superintendent at Ibis CC CFGCSA c/o Robert Lloyd, 10051
in Tequesta. This Palm Beach member has Crystalline Ct., Orlando, FL 32837.
been a CGCS since 2001.

Chapter Happenings

54th Annual
Conference & Show
Hyatt Coconut Point
Make your reservations now for September 12th
- 15th at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Coconut
Point in Bonita Springs. This hotel offers an
incredible view of the Gulf, immaculate rooms,
two hugh swimming pools, a spa, and amazing
restaurants and lounges to occupy your time.
The Hyatt will honor the discounted room rate
of $ 115 for Friday and Saturday night as well so
that you may bring your family along and stay
for the weekend. Hotel reservations must be
made by August 29th to get that rate by calling
the hotel at 800-554-9288. For information on
this great venue, visit the hotel website at www.
coconutpoint.hyatt.com.
If you did not attend this event last year, you
are in for a tremendous treat! The week begins
with the Fishing Tournament on Tuesday morning with vendor hospitality held that afternoon
and evening. Wednesday morning is set aside for
pesticide and equipment technicians seminars
and workshops from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The
Golf Tournament registration begins at noon
with a 1:00 start at the fantastic Bonita Bay Club
West The Toro Company sponsored Corn Boil
( prepared again this year by chefs Wiley and
Nancy McCall of Environmental Turf, Inc.) will
be held from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday is all about the Show and
the Education. Dr. Bryan Unruh has put together
another interesting program with CEU's for
everyone. The Showroom will be open from
1:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday with the Presidents
Reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Complimentary
admission to the Trade Show is available on
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Squamata Reptiles has had a busy year giving 4-5 presentations to
FGCSA chapters around the state. Here Jim Mendenhall works the crowd.

Register for the Show and all the events online
at www.ftga.org.

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