NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

2 0 0 6 - 2 0 0 7 F G C S A BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(L-R) Mike McCulloch, Suncoast; Kevin Downing, CGCS, Palm Beach; Nancy Miller, Calusa; Rip Phillips, North Florida;
Mike Bellino, Central Florida; Bill Kistler, West Coast; John Curran, Treasure Coast; and Mark Kann, Seven Rivers.
Not pictured: Wayne Kappauf, Everglades; Tom Barnett, Ridge; Jim Walker, South Florida and Shane Bass, Coastal Plains.

Upcoming Events
Oct. 7

FGCSA Annual Chapter
Championship, Southern
DunesGC. See Page 3.

North Florida chapter
meeting, Amelia National

Oct. 11

PBGCSA/TCGCSA Joint
Meeting, Boca Rio GC

Everglades Golf Outing,
Old Collier

Oct. 16

Calusa Chapter Meeting,
Gulf Harbor

West Coast chapter meeting,
Clearwater CC

Oct. 26

Everglades Pro Super
Tournament, Shadow Wood

West Coast Bud Quandt
Tournament

Oct. 30

Central Florida chapter
meeting, Victoria Hills GC

Nov. 16

Calusa Chapter Meeting,
Colonial CC

Sept. 6

Calusa Pro/Super/Supplier
Tournament, Verandah CC

Sept. 20

Suncoast GCSA Pro/Super,
Mission Valley

Sept. 6

Seven Rivers chapter meeting,
Skyview @ Citrus Hills

Sept. 25

GCSAA/Everglades Seminar,
"Turfgrass Traffic Stress:
Physiology and Management"
See Page 6 for details.

Sept. 25

Sept. 6

Sept. 25

Sept. 12-15 FTGA Conference & Show,
Hyatt Coconut Point.
See page 7 for details.

Oct. 2

Sept. 18

Oct. 6

CFGCSA Annual Meeting,
Lake Nona G&CC

SFGCSA Missing &
Exploited Children's Benefit
Tournament, Colony West

President's Message

President's Message
Craig Weyandt
The Association Keeps Moving
On - Get on Board
As one who has had his hands full of the
rebuilding and expansion of his course's
clubhouse thanks to damages by Hurricanes
Frances and Jeanne, I am eternally grateful
that we have been spared any storms so far
this year so we can keep putting the pieces
back together for our members. Knock on
wood, here's hoping that none of you have
to go through disaster recovery this year
at all.
With the clubhouse expansion and repairs
comes changes to the course, especially
holes near the club that now has a new
footprint. Relocating irrigation and drainage
lines and other infrastructure is just part of
the planning and adapting that goes on with
major projects, and I guess the same can be
true for our associations.
As we undertake to dig deeper into our
Strategic Planning in order to strengthen the
FGCS A for future growth and development,
we must seriously plan and adapt and
look beyond the ways we have always
done things. As the world changes and the
demands on our time increase we need to
find new ways to attract young members,

keep older one energized and appeal to
wide variety of generational differences
from Baby Boomers, Generation X and the
Millennial or Gen Y as some call them.
Each group has a different frame of reference
for their thinking about work, play and
associations. Not one is right or wrong,
better or worse, just different. Discovering
how we can keep our association growing
and relevant as these generations overlap
will be a challenge not only for the FGCS A
but all trade and professional associations.
We just completed our annual meeting
in Orlando, and I'd like to welcome new
board members Nancy Miller from the
Calusa Chapter, Wayne Kappauf from the
Everglades, Rip Phillips from North Florida,
Tom Barnett from the Ridge and welcome
back for an encore Kevin Downing, who
is serving out Pete Powell's remaining
term. We were disappointed that Greg
Kriesch decided to resign as incoming Vice
President, but we all know and understand
that work and family comes first. We wish
Greg well and thank him for his service on
the board.
Since we just kicked off the Strategic
Planning initiative a year ago and the
hurricanes did back us all up a bit, the current
officers have been approved by the board to
continue in our same roles on the Executive
Council with Joe Pantaleo as Immediate Past

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LCraig Weyandt
President, Matt Taylor as Vice President,
myself as President and we welcome Shane
Bass, CGCS from the Coastal Plains chapter
as our new Secretary/Treasurer.
When I stop and think of how far we have
come over the years and how many working
relationships have been forged between the
FGCS A and the FTGA, UF/IFAS, the Florida
Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association,
Florida Sod Growers Cooperative, Florida
Department of Agriculture and the various
Water Management Districts, I know that
we are moving forward and we need you to
help keep the momentum going.
I hope that you will continue to support
your local chapters by attending meetings,
events and serving on committees or just
hosting one of those monthly meetings. Sure
work can get tough at times and you have
to make sure you have things covered, but
participating in associations can help you
forget your troubles for a day and be in the
company of those who have also walked a
mile in your shoes. Who knows, you just
might learn a new idea that can help you
solve a nagging problem.

Last chance to register for the
2006 FTGA Conference &
Show on Sept. 12th - 15th at
the Hyatt in Bonita Springs.
See page 7 for details.

Director of Communications Report

What's Up D.O.C.?
by Joel Jackson
1. Government Relations: Breaking
News (Arsenic/MSMA - The Fight is
Over)
On Wednesday, August 9, 2006
the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) issued a reregistration
decision that MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and
Cacodylic Acid (organic arsenicals) are
ineligible for reregistration. The decision
was published in the Federal Register and
supporting documents are available online
(links below). There are 60 days for public
comment and to file objections, ending
October 10, 2006.
The EPA summary is remarkably brief and
unambiguous. In its decision, all uses of
MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and Cacodylic
Acid are ineligible for reregistration. EPA
intends to take action to revoke tolerances
and to cancel the registrations of pesticides
containing MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and
Cacodylic Acid, see http://tinyurl.com/
jjjaw or http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrdl/
reregistration/methanearsonic_acid/
MSMA is an herbicide used for grass weed
control in bermudagrass and zoysiagrass turf,
as well as in some cool season turfgrasses.
In bermudagrass turf in Florida (e.g., golf
courses and sports fields), MSMA is used
for postemergence control of grass weeds,
especially goosegrass, crabgrasses, and
tropical signalgrass.
Most use of MSMA on Florida golf courses is
reportedly by spot treatment. Foramsulfuron
(trade name Revolver), diclofop-methyl
(trade name Illoxan) and metribuzin (trade
name Sencor) are possible
herbicide alternatives to MSMA for
goosegrass control, used individually or
mixture, depending on the situation.
There are no a l t e r n a t i v e s e l e c t i v e
postemergence herbicides available for
control of mature crabgrass and tropical
signalgrass weeds. Other methods for
controlling grass weeds in bermudagrass
and zoysiagrass turf include preemergence
herbicides and cultural management, the
use of mowing, watering, and fertilization
practices to reduce goosegrass infestation.

Methyl Bromide Update: The Critical Use
Exemption for use of Methyl Bromide on
golf courses has been filed with the EPA. We
are awaiting the results of EPA's review for
the inevitable questions that likely will come.
Even if accepted and forwarded we do not
know if the International Body will approve
the application. Because of the lengthy
process this exemption is for 2008.
Fertilizer Issues: Articles continue to
appear in newspapers around the state about
the reduced use or bans on fertilizers and
reduction of nutrient loading in Florida's
waterways. Local governments aren't waiting
for Florida's DEP new watershed non-point
pollution Clean Water Act. The best way you
can keep sanity in the rush to judgment is to
promote the Green Industry BMP Manuals
available through IFAS and Dr. Trenholm
and your local County Extension Office.
These manuals provide officials with a
logical way to look good environmentally
and use science at the same time. What a
concept! The Golf BMP manual is not far
off, but likely won't get to the printer until
the end of the year, and it's an election year
so promote BMPs at local commission
meetings. It's up to you. Talk to your club
officials and influential members.
2. Allied Associations: FTGA - A search
committee has gone through 44 resumes
and narrowed down a list of possible
candidates for Executive Director to four
people. Interviews have taken place and
final decision and negotiations are underway.
This may be a good training session for the
FGCSA to look for replacement of our staff
in a couple of years.

GCSAA - If you have been paying attention
to emails and magazines you should know
by now that GCSAA is proposing a Dues
Pricing Strategy to avoid the huge increases.
The gist of the plan is to review the needs
and revenues and if warranted annual dues
increases will be limited to 2.5 - 3%. A dues
increase will not be automatic annually, but
will be based on a board discussion with
input and based on current needs.
Bob Randquist reports that GCSAA's CEO
Steve Mona will be the guest speaker at the
Annual Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Joint
Meeting on October the 11th at the Boca
Rio Golf Club.
FNGLA - At the 2006 FN ATS Show in
Orlando, on September 28th, the Florida
Farm Credit and the Ag Institute will
host it's 3rd Annual Candidates Forum
for gubernatorial and cabinet candidates
to present their Ag and Green Industry
platforms. I have sent letters to all candidates
and sent sample letters to all chapters that
invites the candidates to appear and present
their views. We are using this opportunity to
join forces with the larger Ag commodities
on common ground on fertilizer and pesticide
use in the face of increased media and local
government attention.
3. Education: There is one place you
definitely need to be in September (12th to
15th) and that's at the FTGA Conference and
Show at the Hyatt Coconut Point in Bonita
Springs Registration information is available
at www.ftga.org. Click on the Conference
and Show button for a registration form.

FGCSA Golf Championship Set for Saturday, October 7th
Now is the time to gather your chapter's best Low gross superintendent wins a paid spot
golfers and head to Southern Dunes for the on the FGCSA Team playing for the GCSAA
Championship in California in February.
2006 FGCSA Team Championship.
Chapter Team Registration Forms have been
sent to all chapters with a September 29th
deadline for registration. A chapter team may
consist of five players with the best 4 out of 5
scores counting or a chapter may play with
only 4 players with all scores counting in the
Team Championship. One gross and one net
team plus individual prizes for low gross and
net will be offered.

All FGCSA superintendents are welcome to
play in the tournament. Even if your chapter
does not enter a team in the competition, individuals may still play inthe Tournament with
a chance to win the prize money as well as the
spot in the GCSAA Championship.
As in past years, the day starts with a noon
lunch buffet and a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.
Entry fee remains at $80.00 per player which
includes lunch, golf range balls and prizes.

The Summer 2006 meeting of the FGCSA
Board of Directors was called to order by
President Craig Weyandt at 1:00 p.m. on
Friday, July 28th at Grand Cypress Villas.
All officers except Greg Kriesch were
present. All chapters were represented.
Others attending the meeting were Joel
Jackson D.O.C./Florida Green editor; Mike
Goldie, Lobbyist, Suzanne Moraco, Morgan
Stanley, Joe Ondo, FGCSA Past President;
Tim Hiers, FGCSA Past President, Chris
Neff, North Florida GCSA and Marie
Roberts, Association Manager.
Craig Weyandt began the meeting with an
announcement that Secretary/Treasurer
Greg Kriesch has reluctantly resigned his
position on the FGCSA Board due to the
time constraints and tremendous pressure
of his job as his club members take over
his club. Joe Pantaleo announced that the
Executive Board has decided to extend their
term of office for an extra year to assure
continuity on the board. Joe will remain as
Past President; Craig as President and Matt
Taylor as Vice President. The Secretary/
Treasurer position will be filled after the
election of officers at the Annual Meeting
to follow this board meeting.
MORGAN STANLEY REPORT:
Our
Account Representative, Suzanne Moraco,
gave a review of our MS Fund Solution
Account. She reported that our funds
continue to be allocated between stocks
and bonds as allocated by our Policy
Statement that was done in 2004. Our
funds have grown at a 15.31% net return
with the original $150,000 investment now
standing at $173,000 as of the end of June.
She reviewed several of the components
and made a suggestion that we substitute
a 4-star Fidelity Diversified Fund for one
of the components that was not performing
as well.
TIM H I E R S ' R E P O R T ON THE
FERTILIZER PROJECT: FGCSA Past
President Tim Hiers began his discussion
by thanking Erica Santella anad Dr. Laurie
Trenholm for their work on the landscape
BMP's that were used at the meeting held in
Fort Myers on July 17th regarding Fertilizer
and red tide.

Tim then gave the board a progress report
on this fund-raising project. He reported
that he has met with the CMA for the
second time and received their support to
provide 15 CMA's to start the program
at their clubs, sometime in October. He
reminded the board that, at this time, only
Harrells and Howards have been asked to
participate in the program which was done
for the convenience of the program. Long
range planning for this project may include
chemicals as well. Tim will be the point
person for questions. Plans call for an
annual DVD to be made to show the actual
research projects that are being funded by
the dollars raised.
LOBBYIST REPORT: Mike Goldie
discussed some of the agricultural programs
such as the $ per box tax by the Department
of Citrus and noted that the funds sent to
research will carryover for more than a year.
He also discussed the state catastrophic
fund and warned that large increases are
coming soon. Some of the private insurance
companies are staying in the state but raising
their rates by a larger percent. A National
Catastrophic Fund or last resort insurance
will be the driving discussion in the next
legislative year. Mike also discussed the
upcoming elections.
Minutes of the Spring Board Meeting were
approved after noting that Craig Weyandt,
not Darren Davis, will prepare the letter
regarding the 2007 FGCSA dues increase.
Craig Weyandt then presented a letter from
former GCSAA President, Bruce Williams,
requesting support of an Endowment for
funding of the GCSAA Chapter Leaders
Symposium. After some discussion, there
was little support for this request and the
item was tabled.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Vice
President Matt Taylor presented the financial
report. Matt discussed the deficit in the
balance sheet for the 2005 2006. He
noted that the $22,000 deficit in the FGCSA
Reception line item was a planned use of the
extra funds that the sponsors had donated to
the reception during the past ten years. This
cleared out the entire amount of extra funds
from the sponsor money.

Matt presented the proposed budget for the
Operating Fund for 2006 2007. He noted
that Mike Goldie's fee will be supplemented
by the Florida Turfgrass Association this year
resulting in a lower line item for us. After
a discussion, Shane Bass made a motion to
approve the budget and the financial reports.
Bill Kistler seconded the motion and the
motion was approved.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
REPORT: Joel discussed the methyl bromide
and fertilizer issues that are continuing
throughout the state.
PUBLICATIONS: Joel reported that the
Summer issue of the Florida Green has been
printed and is now in distribution. He asked
all Externals to work on getting their members
to send in an article for the Hands On Topics
for the coming year.
Marie Roberts reported that advertisements for
the 2007 Membership Directory are coming
in at a good pace and reminded all Externals
that August 10th is the deadline to send in all
membership renewals. All renewals reported
by the 10th will be assured of their listing in
the 2007 FGCSA Directory. Any renewals
received after that date may also be included if
the final draft of the directory is not complete
before receiving these late renewals.
AWARDS: Chris Neff reported that Alan
Weitzel has been presented with the 2006
Distinguished Service Award and that Dan
Hall, Jr. will receive his President's Award
for Lifetime Service from the Everglades
chapter.
The qualifications for the new Marie Roberts
Lifetime Service Award will be included in the
2007 FGCSA Membership Directory.
BY LAWS: Mark Kann presented the
following amendment to the FGCSA By
Laws:"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."
The amendment as presented by Mark was
approved and the ByLaws will be changed
accordingly.

EDUCATION:
The board approved
a suggestion to continue to apply for a
GCSAA Superintendent Leadership Series
seminar for next year's Poa. It was also
mentioned that the webcasts offered by
GCSAA are convenient and helpful and can
be used by any GCSAA member.
FINANCIAL: Chairman Joe Pantaleo
made a motion to approve Suzanne
Moracoa's suggestion to substitute a 4-star
Fidelity Diversified Fund in place of one
of the components in our portfolio that is
not performing as well. The motion was
approved. He also discussed the possibility
of closing the Bank of America Reserve
Account and investing the balance into the
Morgan Stanley account. John Curran
made a motion to close the Bank of America
reserve account and transfer the funds to
the Morgan Stanley account. Bill Kistler
seconded the motion and the motion was
approved.
Joe then suggested that the FGCSA Finance
Committee should meet to discuss Long
Range Planning on the future re-organizing
of the FGCSA.
GOLF: Joe Ondo reported that the FGCSA
Championship will be held at Southern
Dunes on October 7th. All chapters will be
invited to send a team to the annual event.
Joe also announced that there are 160 players
signed up for this year's Crowfoot. There
will be two separate tournaments played on
Saturday this year.

suggestions were made at the meeting
and Craig Weyandt and Kevin Downing
will continue to work on restructuring the
funding of the position.
Matt Taylor reported that the FTGA has
approved funding of Dr. Kenworthy in the
amount of $40,000 to be divided among the
FTGA, the Palm Beach GCSA, the FGCSA
and the Florida Sod Growers Co-Op.
Craig reported that Bruce Witt from Lake
City Community College has begun his
study on culturally diverse workforce and
will be asked to send us a report for the Fall
Board Meeting.
MEMBERSHIP:
All Externals were
asked to remind their Chapter Secretaries
and Treasurers that their chapter membership
lists and FGCSA dues are required to be sent
to the FGCSA office by August 10th. They
must also be reminded to continue sending
updates on a monthly basis of all members
who pay their dues after Aug. 10th.
BMP: Joel announced that Mike Thomas
is still proofing the manual but feels that it
will be ready for print soon.
FTGA:
Matt Taylor reported that there
will be some major changes to the FTGA
staff. Mike Smith has been given a six
month contract to run the 2006 FTGA
Conference & Show at the Hyatt in Bonita
Springs. The education at the Show is even

better this year and the FTGA is looking for
a big turnout.
Matt also reported that the FTGA will
be supplementing the FGCSA monthly
payments to Mike Goldie this year. We will
pay Mike's monthly fee and then bill the
FTGA for 50% on a quarterly basis.
Matt requested that all Externals ask their
chapter members to call Matt with their
thoughts on research ideas that could be
pursued by UF researchers.
GCSAA: The GCSAA Chapter Delegates
Meeting is scheduled for October 13th 15th.
Be sure that your chapter representative
has made his reservation with the GCSAA.
Dale Kuehner will continue to be the Florida
GCSA Voting Delegate with Darren Davis
as Alternate Delegate.
Joe Pantaleo is the Chairman for the
FGCSA Reception in Anaheim and will be
announcing the site for the reception in the
next few weeks.
SURVEY The 2007 FGCSA Survey
questionnaire needs to be sent to all members
before the end of November.
Since there was no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. to
prepare for the Annual Meeting.

Joe reported that the GCSAA Championship
will be a three day event in Palm Springs
in 2007. Winners from the 2006 Poa,
the Crowfoot, the FGCSA Championship
and the low average in these 3 events will
qualify as members of the 2007 Florida
team and have their entry fee paid by the
FGCSA.
RESEARCH: Craig Weyandt reported on
the July 11th meeting at the Fort Lauderdale
Research & Education Center to discuss the
manner in which the technician's position
is funded. Currently, Gary Pederson is
employed and paid as a subcontractor by
the FGCSA under the direction of Dr. John
Cisar. All those present at the meeting agreed
that Gary was doing a fine job. Several

Elected at the FGCSA Anual Meeting, the FGCSA Officers for the 2006-2007 fiscal
year are (left to right): Matt Taylor, CGCS, Vice President; Craig Weyandt, President;
and Joe Pantaleo, Immediate Past President.
Not pictured: Shane Bass, CGCS, Secretary/Treasurer.

Chapter Activities

2006 - 2007 OFFICERS FOR ALL FGCSA CHAPTERS
Calusa GCSA
President
Vice President
External V.P.
Sec/Treasurer

Ryan Willis, Kingsway CC
Jeff Doyal, Cypress Lake CC
Nancy Miller, Maple Leaf G&CC
Laura Frutchey, Lexington CC

Central Florida
President
Vice President
External V.P.
Sec/Treasurer

Chris Cartin, Tuscawilla GC
Mike Bellino, Debary GC
Mike Bellino, Debary GC
Brett Harris, Lake Nona Club

Coastal Plains GCSA
President
Vice President
External V.P.
Secretary/Treasurer
Everglades GCSA
President
Vice President
Ext. V.P.
Treasurer
Secretary

Don Glaser, Capital City CC
Russ O'Quinn, Seminole GC
Shane Bass, CGCS, St. James Bay
Jeff Heggen, Hilaman Park

Bill Davidson, Naples Grande
Corey McDonough, Kensington G&CC
Wayne Kappauf, The Island CC
Brian Beckner, LaPlaya GC
Corey McDonough, Kensington G&CC

North Florida GCSA
President
Vice Pres
External V. P.
Sec/Treasurer

Lon Chatfield, St. Johns G&CC
Rip Phillips, Windsor Parke GC
Rip Phillips, Windsor Parke GC
Andy Maguire, Marsh Creek

Palm Beach GCSA
President
Steve Pearson, The Falls CC
Vice President
Brian Main, Aberdeen G&CC
External V. P.
Kevin Downing, CGCS, Ballenlsles CC
Secretary
Richard Green, The Fountains CC
Treasurer
Brook Maxwell, Addison Reserve

Ridge GCSA
President
Vice President
Ext V. P.
Sec/Treasurer

Bob Solms, Cleveland Heights
Jim Rowland, Lake Wales CC
Tom Barnett, Bartow GC
Scott Scamehorn, Mountain Lake GC

Seven Rivers GCSA
President
Mark Kann, UF Pine Acres
Vice President
Rick Watts, Stonecrest CC
External V. P.
Mark Kann, UF Pine Acres
Secretary
John Cunningham, Black Diamond Ranch
Treasurer
Rick Watts, Stonecrest CC
South Florida GCSA
President
Vice President
External V. P
Sec/Treasurer
Suncoast GCSA
President
Vice President
Ext. V. P.
Secretary
Treasurer
Treasure Coast GCSA
President
Vice President
External V P .
Sec/Treasurer
West Coast GCSA
President
Vice President
External V.P.
Sec/Treasurer

Jason Bagwell, Westview CC
Curtis Nickerson, Bonaventure
Jim Walker, Greynolds GC
Ted Hile, Carolina Club

Chip Copeman, Lemon Bay GC
Adam Wright, Laurel Oak CC
Mike McCulloch, Jacaranda West
Bill Tyde,Mission Valley CC
Bob Wagner, Coral Creek Club

Harry Hanson, Miles Grant CC
Gary Chaney, The Majors GC
John Curran, Johns Island Club
John Curran, Johns Island Club

Rich Deopere, Rogers Park
Bill Kistler, Tampa Palms
Bill Kistler, Tampa Palms
Duane VanEtten, Cypress Run GC

Everglades GCSA Co-Sponsors a GCSAA Regional Seminar on September 6th
Once again, the Everglades GCSA leads the way in sponsoring
GCSAA Regional Seminars for all FGCSA members to attend.
The all day seminar will be held at the Naples Beach Club.
This year the topic is "Turfgrass Traffic Stress: Physiology and
Management". Instructors are Dr. Roch Gaussoin, professor of
agronomy and horticulture at the University of Nebraska and Dr.
James Murphy, an extension specialist in turf management at
Rutgers University in New Jersey.
Attendees will learn about the causes and physiological implications
of traffic stress. They will learn to develop practical solutions on

the golf course and use research results and solutions that have been
implemented and proven successful by other superintendents.
Participants will be able to diagnose traffic stress by separating
stress from disease, insect and chemical damage. They will learn
to develop a traffic control protocol for the golf course.
The seminar will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a GCSAA Member
Fee of $ 130. Lunch will be provided. The seminar provides .7
Education Points. Superintendents may register by calling the
GCSAA Service Center at 800-472-7878 or by using the GCSAA
Web Site at www.gcsaa.org by going to the Education Section.

Chapter Happenings

2006 CROWFOOT OPEN WEEKEND

54th Annual
Conference & Show
Hyatt Coconut Point

Celebrating and recognizing 35 years of employment at Walt Disney
World, the CFGCSA's Joel Jackson (left) presents Scott Welder with the
2006 Larry Kamphaus Award at this year's Crowfoot Open at Grand Cypress.
Perhaps no one else in Central Florida knew Larry Kamphaus better than Scott
Welder. Welder literally began with Disney from the ground up as he worked for
Buena Vista construction helping to carve Disney out of Central Florida's boonies
west of Orlando. Welder has worked on all 99 holes of golf at Disney and even met
his wife Doris "on the job."
Welder, like so many superintendents, is an avid fisherman and helped to found
and is still a member and past president of Disney's Bass Fishing Club. Welder
also served on the board and is a past president of the Central Florida GCSA.
Congratulations and thanks again for over three decades of service to the golf
industry in Central Florida.

Seth Strickland from
the Miami Shores
CC shot a 70 to
capture the 2006
Crowfoot Open Golf
Championship and
earn a spot on the
FGCSA 1st Team
to play in Palm
Springs at the GCSAA
championships next
February.

The 54th Annual Florida Turfgrass Association
Conference & Show is just about here! Dates
are 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 when you are not busy attending the Show.
One of the added attractions again this year is
that admission to the Trade Show is absolutely
free on Friday, September 15th from 8:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. You and members of your staff
will have ample time to visit every booth and
see all the new products that will be displayed
at the Show with no cost to your club.
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 begin at 6:00 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.
As mentioned above, Friday's hours are 8:30
to 1:00 p.m. Register for the Show and all the
events online at www.ftga.org.

Jupiter: 888-222-7072
Lakeland: 800-330-8874

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Golf
Ventures
A Meadowbrook Company

GOLF VENTURES HIRES SEAN DUFFY

Go\f Ventures is pleased to announce the addition of Sean Duffy as Equipment Territory
Manager for Central Florida. Duffy will cover Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole
Counties. Duffy is a graduate of Lake City Community College and has over 13 years
experience in the Golf Industry.
Please join us in welcoming Sean to the Golf Ventures Team!

GOLF VENTURES MOVES TO NEW FACILITY
Golf Ventures is relocating to a new facility in Lakeland on September I, 2006. The new
facility will have over 45,000 square feet of warehouse, service and office space. This
additional space will allow Golf Ventures to continually increase our inventory of quality
products while we strive to improve delivery, service and communication to our customers.
Golf Ventures new address is:
5101 Gateway Blvd, Suite 18
Lakeland FL 33811-2704

Superintendendts head for FTGA Conference & Show, September 12th - 15th
FGCSA
Marie Roberts
1760 NW Pine Lake Drive
Stuart, FL 34994

FIRST CLASS
U.S.Postage
PAID
Permit #137
Stuart, FL

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Cookingham, Peter
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