VOLUME XXVIII, PART IV, J U L Y / A U G U S T

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NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

Matt Taylor, CGCS (Center) received the 2010 FGCSA Distinguised Service Award from
President Bill Kistler (left) and Darren Davis during the Poa Annua Classic on May 6 .
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July 8 - Calusa GCSA Riverhall Yellowball Tournament
July 8 - Everglades GCSA Annual
Meeting, The Country Club of Naples
July 12 - North Florida GCSA
Annual Meeting, St. Augustine Shores
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July 14 - West Coast GCSA
Superintendents Roundtable at
Cypress Run
July 22 - Seven Rivers GCSA
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Upcoming Events
Meeting, Stone Creek
July 29 - Palm Beach GCSA Annual
Meeting, Polo Club of Boca Raton
July 30 - FGCSA Summer Board
Meeting and Annual Meeting, Osprey
Ridge
July 30 - Central Florida GCSA
Crowfoot Seminar
July 31 - Central Florida GCSA
Larry Kamphaus Crowfoot Open
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Aug. 2 - West Coast GCSA
Pro/Superintendent Tournament,
Cypress Run
August 12 - Calusa and Everglades
GCSA Joint Meeting, The Club at
Renaissance
September 15 -17 - FTGA
Conference & Show, Caribe Roy ale
Hotel, Lake Buena Vista
September 23 - Palm Beach and
South Florida GCSA Joint Meeting,
Jacaranda GC
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President's Message

President's Message
By Bill Kistler
It looks like it's going to be a long
hot summer. Hope everyone has
plenty of water for your turf. It's
been a busy year for the FGCSA.
Along with the ongoing legislative
issues at the Federal, State and local
levels, we have also been addressing
the future of our association.
Like many of your facilities, we are
investigating new ways to generate
revenue. Many of our chapters are
using the FGCSA to mail renewals
and collect dues this new fiscal year.
With more chapters asking for this
service, we knew we needed to have
a new web site; one that would allow
us to offer many different options to
our members. This should be
completed in the next few months.
You should have already received
our new electronic budget survey.

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Editor:
Joel Jackson, CGCS
(407) 248-1971 (fax/phone)
E-mail: FLGrn@aol.com
News Coordinator:
Jennifer Innes
PO Box 65
Jensen Beach, FL 34958
(772) 334-7515
(772) 334-6015
E-mail:fgcsa@comcast.net

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The Green Sheet is a bimonthly FGCSA
Newsletter printed as follows: Jan/Feb,
March/April, May/June, July/August,
Sept ./October, November/December.

This is just one more of the
improvements we have made to
help increase the ease of gathering
useful information from our
members and save money on
postage and handling costs.
We continue to seek ideas and
input from the Board and our
members, and always with the best
interest of our entire membership in
mind, these decisions are made.
Since this is my last Green Sheet
message, I would like to remind
you to take an active role in your
local chapters. Attend as many
monthly meetings as you can;
volunteer to write a "hands on
article" for the Florida Green.
Together we can make a difference.
Remember, numbers and
participation counts when we unite
to solve the issues that confront our
industry.

Financial Support:
This issue of the Green Sheet
is being sponsored by:
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All material submitted for printing will
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Material must be typed or clearly
printed. Photos are encouraged. Items
must be for the good of the association.
Deadline next issue August 15.

Bill Kistler
Thank you all for your support this
past year it has been my honor to
serve you.

What could your chapter
do with $3,000?

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contest. Enter a picture of your
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Don't delay - entries will be
accepted through Aug. 2, 2010.

Executive Director Report

Executive Director Report
By Joel Jackson, GCCS
1. Legislative update: The
Hillsborough County Environmental
Leadership Council (Commissioners)
heard 3 hours of testimony June 8 ,
and industry got in their science
based reasoning for not having
application or sales bans of fertilizer.
The day was so long, however, the
council voted (6-1) to adjourn making
no decision, and wait until their July
meeting to decide about their
fertilizer ordinance. Will science
prevail? Tune in later to find out.
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and science will succeed in making
these programs more manageable or
not also remains to be seen.
It's issues like these that require your
own vigilance and response when
comments and input is called for.
This actions affect your ability to
conduct the business of turf
management and if you don't keep
your superiors/owners informed, they
will still hold you responsible for the
potential course conditioning effects.

2. Association Business. The
FGCSA will hold its Annual Board
Meeting in Orlando at 9:00 AM on
Duval County is considering a
Thursday, July 30th in conjunction
landscape ordinance and industry has with the Central Florida Crowfoot
pointed out that some of the plant/turf Open. Election of new officers and
lists are old information and might
installation of any new board
want to be updated before they start members will take place at that time.
mandating materials and maintenance
programs that have been superceded The FTGA leadership is seeking
by new research and information.
support for a 4/10 of 1 %
environmental assessment fee on the
Two EPA actions, the Numeric
sale of products and equipment like
Nutrient Critera designation for
fertilizers, pesticides, sod and
Florida Waters and the NPDES
irrigation equipment (all items that
(Spray Permitting on or near U. S.
factor into the regulatory issues facing
Waters (all water) - bascially spray turf management - water, fertilizer and
drift regulations, would affect
pesticide use and total turf usage in
everyone and also include drift that new developments.
might, could, maybe cause
The object is to use these funds to
concerns.... This opens up a lot of
build a war chest to help educate
potential for frivilous lawsuits by
legislators, regulators and the general
anyone who "thinks" the spraying
public about the benefits of turf, the
over on the golf course is giving me a facts/science/research that has and is
headache, etc.
being done, and the economic and
social benefits of the turfgrass industry
Both of these intiatives have brought in Florida. That takes funding. 50% of
such overwhelming protest over the the monies raised in each turf
science used by EPA and the costs
commodity will be returned to that
associated with complying with water group, FGCSA, Sod Growers,
quality improvements and spraying Lawncare, Pest Control, Sports Turf,
setbacks, notifications and permitting Parks and Recreation, etc. The other
processes, that both have been slowed 50% will go into an FTGA fund and
down to proceed at a more reasonable be administered by a council of
pace. Whether or not common sense members from the commodities. Much

of this money will go to helping to
fund more research which is the
lifeblood of progress in being better
stewards of our resources and
reducing inputs.
3. Education: The CFGCSA will
host its 2 Crowfoot Half-Day
Seminar at the Grand Cyperss
Conference Center, Friday, July
30 from 1 - 5 PM. Crowfoot
Education and event registration
information has been sent to all
chapter external vice presidents,
chapter presidents and chapter
administration assistants. The
FGCSA will be sending an email
blast to all members as well and
you can also find the forms at
www.floridagcsa.com.
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4. Florida Green: We are always
looking for better ways to provide
information you want or need. One
area you can help us is to submit
some topic ideas for the Hands On
section. Please feel free to email
me with ideas or topics you'd like
to see covered. We are currently
putting together our Editorial
Calendar for 2011, and we'd like
get four topics lined up so we can
let our advertisers know what
products, programs, services and
subjects we will be covering. This
gives them an opportunity to
market/advertise a new product or
service in the issue that a related
story will appear. Email your topic
suggestions to: FLGRN@aol.com.
Thanks.

Professor Emeritus George
Snyder and Dr. John Cisar
received a $20,000 check from
SFGCSA President Marcus
Prevatte from the proceeds of
the SFGCSA Turf Expo held
on March 25 .
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2010 Envirotron Classic. (1-r) Glen Oberlander, Cary Lewis, Debbie Nipper, Walt McMahon and Mark
Kann.

Minutes of Spring 2010 FGCSA Board Meeting

MINUTES OF Spring 2010
FGCSA BOARD MEETING

budget for the 2010/2011 was
distributed. The Executive Board
will work alongside Jennifer and
The Spring 2010 Board Meeting of Joel to complete a budget for
the FGCSA Board of Directors was approval at the Summer Board
called to order by President Bill
meeting
Kistler at 10:00 am, Thursday May
6th at the Naples Beach Hotel and Executive Director Report Golf Club.
Joel reported to the Board on EPA
Numeric Nutrient Criteria and
The Chapter Representatives were: Local Fertilizer ordinances. He
Calusa - Nancy Miller, Everglades - also presented an update on Water
Bill Davidson, Central Florida restrictions and reported the South
Gary Myers, Palm Beach - Steve
Florida Water Management
Pearson, Suncoast - Darden Nicks, District has sent out a survey
Treasure Coast - John Curran, Seven regarding irrigation technology
Rivers - Mark Kann, South Florida employed at permit holder courses.
- Marcus Prevatte, West Coast And he also reported that he will
Kevin Sunderman
represent the FGCSA by serving
on an Advisory Committee that is
Others attending the meeting were: working to promote the IFAS
Jennifer Innes, Association
application for a federal Specialty
Manager; Joel Jackson, FGCSA
Crop Block Program.
Executive Director; Todd Lowe,
USGA; Brian Beckner President
Government Relations: Mike
EGCSA. The following chapters Goldie's services were discussed
were not represented; Ridge and
especially since the FTGA has
North Florida.
indicated that they will no longer
be employing his services at the
Minutes of the FGCSA Winter 2010 end of this fiscal year. Joel will
Board Meeting were approved as talk to Mike and contact some of
written.
our Allied Associations if needed
about future representation
Treasurer's Report - Mark Kann possibilities.
presented to the Board the
Publications and Operations budget Publications: The Spring issue of
reports for the third quarter. The
the Florida Green just completed
current budget figures were
publication. Joel is looking for
approved. There was a questionable more Hand On Topics for
line item on the Morgan Stanley
upcoming issues. Revenue
Account. Jennifer will contact
generating ideas that can
Morgan Stanley for more
incorporate possible web
information. A Preliminary working advertising along with the current

print advertising in the Florida
Green and Membership Directory
will be explored. Jennifer will
work alongside Joel and members
of the Executive Committee to
explore possible long range
revenue generating solutions. The
Green Sheet was just re-deigned to
include the new dual logo position
the Board adopted on future
letterheads and communications.
Membership: Kevin Sunderman
presented the membership chart to
the Board. Overall membership is
down from last year across all
chapters with the exception of the
Treasure Coast.
Reception - Jennifer presented to
the Board the final figures from
the San Diego reception. Venues
for the 2011 Orlando Reception
are currently being explored.
Education - Mark Kann presented
to the board a spreadsheet of
upcoming education opportunities
provided throughout the state.
Please be sure to have your local
chapters forward along any
information that can be added to
the schedule to Mark.
Research - Steve Pearson - Dr.
Kentworthy is seeking support for
a turfgrass study that is currently
underway and a nematode
breeding study. Steve discussed
the scope and need of the study.
Survey - The FGCSA will be
working alongside the Survey
Committee to prepare and conduct

an FGCSA Maintenance Survey
using an on-line survey
provider, SurveyMonkey. The
survey will come out by the end
of May.
Website - Jennifer presented to
the Board her current progress
with finding an affordable and
user friendly website designer
and provider. A final decision
has not been presented or voted.
She will keep the board apprised
of her progress.
Credit Card Processing Jennifer presented to the Board

several credit card providers. As
the FGCSA moves forward with a
new website, credit card processing
is going to be made available. The
Board voted on using PayPal as the
initial provider.
Rounds4Research - Joel presented
to the Board a report on the first
year financials for the Carolinas
GCSA, Rounds4Research. Joel will
meet with Carolina GCSA's Paul
Jett and Bob Farren while at the
ING conference to get more
information on the process and cost.
The FGCSA's involvement will be
discussed at the Summer Board
Meeting.

Darren Davis (left) presented the 2010 Marie Robert
Award for outstanding support and service to FGCSA and
its chapter and members by a non-superintendent to
William Gamble of WesoTurf. The presenation took place
during the Poa Annua Classic in May.

Farmlinks - Bill Davidson
suggested the FGCSA have an
annual Board Meeting Retreat at
FarmLinks. Jennifer will
contact FarmLinks to determine
if this is a possibility.
The meeting was adjourned at
12:05pm. The Summer Board
Meeting will be held in Orlando
at 8am at Osprey Ridge July
30 . The Annual Board
Meeting will immediately
follow.
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Howard Hulesbosch, superintendent of the
Hillcrest C.C. shot a 70 on the La Play a G.C. and
won the 2010 Poa Annua Classic. Howard is the
first qualifier for the 2011 FGCSA Golf Team.
The Everglades GCSA won the chapter team
trophy.

From Jennifer's Desk...
Greetings from the FGCSA "office"! I hope you are keeping cool and enjoying these hot summer days. I
have been very busy processing membership renewals. I now have the pleasure of collecting dues and
membership information for the Everglades, Palm Beach, Treasure Coast, West Coast and Seven Rivers
Chapters. Each trip to the mailbox reaps more mail than the one before and keeps me very busy.
As I mentioned in the previous Green Sheet, the FGCSA Annual Survey has finally gone out to our
members. We are using a company called SurveyMonkey which is enabling us to dissect information by
many criteria and ultimately creating value for you. Please help us out by taking the time to fill this out.
It is a 60 question survey and will not take up too much of your time. If you did not receive the survey,
please send me an e-mail, to fgcsa@comcast.net, with your correct information. I will make sure you get
the link. The more responses we gather, the better the information. Thank you for your participation!
We are also getting ready to begin the design process for a new FGCSA website using a company called
CyberGolf. This will be a very exciting time for the FGCSA. Not only will it open us up to more
opportunities to serve our members, but it will also help unite our chapters by providing a web-based
database with real time information. In addition, it will offer a members only section and new
opportunities for the FGCSA to generate more revenue and provide more services (including credit card
processing). Be on the lookout for the new site coming this Fall!
As I finish this Green Sheet I am reminded that the FGCSA Summer Board Meeting and Annual Meeting
are just around the corner. New officers will be elected and new Director's will be welcomed to the
Board. What a great year it has been to work with our current board. And a special thank you to Bill
Kistler for your service and commitment to the FGCSA. It has been a true pleasure.
Thank you.

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2010 FGCSA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Southern Dunes Golf Club
October 2,2010

A chapter team may consist of 5 players with best 4 out of 5 scores counting.
A chapter may play with 4 players with all scores counted. Chapters may enter more than one team.
One gross and one net team plus individual prizes for low gross and net.
$1,000 in prizes based on 40 players.
Low gross superintendent wins spot on FGCSA team for GCSAA Championship.
Registration Forms available online at www.floridagcsa.com
Please call the FGCSA office (800)732-6053 or Joe Ondo (407) 407-657-7565

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