VOLUME XXVIII, PART IV, J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 Q 1 2
NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

During the FGCSA Spring Board meeting,
President Mark Kann presented FGCSA Past
President Bill Kistler the 2012 Distinguished
Service Award for his years of continuous state
board service.
CALENDAR

In a surprise May presentation at the 2012 Past
Presidents Dinner in Naples, FGCSA President
Mark Kann (right) presented FGCSA Executive
Director Joel Jackson the Marie Roberts Award
for Lifetime Service to the FGCSA and Florida
Golf Industry.
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EVENTS
JULY 2 3

JULY 1
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORMS DUE - ALL
CHAPTERS
JULY 1 0
EVERGLADES G C S A ANNUAL MEETING
GREY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
JULY 1 1
WEST COAST G C S A ROUND TABLE
DISCUSSION
BEEF O'BRADY'S
JULY 1 2
CENTRAL FLORIDA G C S A ANNUAL MEETING
THE WALDORF ASTORIA

JULY 1 2

PALM BEACH G C S A ANNUAL MEETING

SEVEN RIVER G C S A MONTHLY MEETING
OCALA GOLF CLUB
JULY 1 4

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JULY 2 5
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PALM BEACH G C S A F J S H I N G J66§NAMENT
(RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE T © £ I )
JULY 1 8
NORTH FLORIDA G C S A ANNUAL MEETING
ST. JOHNS COUNTRY CLUB
JULY 1 9
SOUTH FLORIDA G C S A ANNUAL MEETING
PEMBROKE LAKES

BROKEN SOUND CLUB

WEST COAST, RIDGE AND SUNCOAST
G C S A JOINT B M P CERTIFICATION
GULF COAST REC CENTER, WIMAUMA
JULY 2 7
TREASURE COAST G C S A ANNUAL MEETING
VERO BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
AUGUST 3
F G C S A ANNUAL MEETING
U F / I F A S CITRA

PRESIDENT'S
BY

MARK

REPORT

KANN

It's amazing how quickly a year can go by, but when you stay busy,
I guess that's what happens. It has been a busy year for the
FGCSA and a productive one as well. We have accomplished
many things and have a pretty good picture of what the future needs
to be in order for our Association to thrive.
I would like to thank the many individuals that have spent a
large portion of the year working on the Golf BMP Certification
Program. After examining all the aspects, I am happy to report that
we know have a program that has been approved by the FGCSA
Board of Directors. We will be holding regional seminars
throughout the state in collaboration with local chapters. There is
already an event scheduled for July 25th at the Gulf Coast REC in
Wimauma. Hosting chapters include the West Coast, Ridge and
Suncoast Chapters but is open to anyone that wants to participate.
Jennifer will send out details as soon as everything is finalized. We
will also be offering the seminar at the FTGA Conference and Show
in Orlando on September 26th. Don't worry if you can't make either
of these events because there will be more opportunities in the near
future.
I had the pleasure of presenting a few awards at the Board of
Directors Meeting and Past Presidents Dinner in May.
Congratulations to Bill Kistler, recipient of the FGCSA's

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Editor:

Joel Jackson, CGCS
(407) 248-1971 (fax/phone)
E-mail: FLGrn@aol.com
News Coordinator:

Jennifer Bryan
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E-mail:fgcsa@comcast.net
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Newsletter printed as follows: Jan/Feb,
March/April, May/June, July/August,
Sept./October, November/December.

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Mark Kann

Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Jerry Sartain and Joel
Jackson both received the
Marie Roberts Lifetime
Service Award for their
contributions to the FGCSA
and Golf Course Industry.
Also, thank you to all the
Past Presidents in
attendance for your service
and continued participation
with the FGCSA.
I was pleasantly
surprised and extremely
appreciative of the Board of
Directors involvement over
the past year. We had
numerous Long Range
Planning Meetings so that we
could really examine the
state of the Association as a
collective group. I think the
result of those meetings was
very productive and again I
greatly appreciate the effort
and leadership of each and
every one of you.

Spring 2012 FGCSA Board Meeting

Calendar of Events continued from page 1
AUGUST 6

Minutes

CALUSA AND EVERGLADES G C S A JOINT MEETING

The Spring 2012 Board Meeting of the FGCSA Board of Directors
was called to order by President Mark Kann
at 1:00pm at the Country Club of Naples on May 17, 2012.
All officers were present. All Chapters were represented. The
Chapter Representatives were:
Calusa - Nancy Miller; Central Florida Gary Myers; South
Florida - Ricky Reeves
; Everglades - Bill Davidson; Treasure
Coast - Craig Weyandt; Seven Rivers - Jim Shaffer; West Coast Bill Kistler; North Florida - Bob Coffey; Suncoast - Bill Tyde; Ridge Mike Giddens; Palm Beach - Brian Main

FIDDLESTICKS C C
AUGUST 6
WEST COAST G C S A
PRO/SUPERINTENDENT TOURNAMENT
CYPRESS RUN
AUGUST 9
SUNCOAST G C S A
RAY'S GAME FIELD TRIP
AUGUST 9

Others attending the meeting were: Jennifer Bryan - Association
Manager; Joel Jackson - FGCSA Executive Director; Ralph Dain GCSAA, Steve Randall - GCSAA, Darren Davis - GCSAA, Armando
Campos - FTGA President, Greg Pheneger - FTGA.
Minutes of the FGCSA Winter 2012 Board Meeting were approved.
FTGA - Greg Pheneger and Armando Campos updated the board
on the Florida Turfgrass and Environmental Research Fund. The
FTGA has met with the fertilizer producers and a 6/10 of a
percentage per pound of fertilizer fee will be added to the total bill
and invoiced. This will be a non-mandatory fee, but revenue
generated will be placed in the research fund and disseminated by a
board consisting of a representative from all the affected fields. The
FTGA hopes to raise $250K the first year and foresee
implementation in August or September. Look for literature;
brochures, e-mails, website, etc. to come out in advance of
implementation to educate consumers and participants.
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SOUTH FLORIDA G C S A MONTHLY MEETING
MIAMI BEACH
AUGUST 1 6
SEVEN RIVERS G C S A DAN ADAMS MEMORIAL BOWLING
OUTING, OCALA
AUGUST 2 4
F G C S A GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
SOUTHERN DUNES GOLF CLUB
OCTOBER 5 - 6
NORTH FLORIDA G C S A FALL CLASSIC & CRASH HALL
MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT, AMELIA ISLAND
OCTOBER 8
WEST COAST G C S A BUD QUANDT TOURNAMENT
FEATHER SOUND COUNTRY CLUB
OCTOBER 1 1
TURFGRASS FIELD DAY
U F L P S R E U , CITRA
OCTOBER 1 9
SOUTH FLORIDA G C S A MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN
TOURNAMENT

Speakers at the 2012 USGA/FGCSA Poa
Education Program included (l-r): Brian
Whitlark, USGA Southwest Green Section;
Lee Bloomcamp, Syngenta; Kathy Gordon,
USGA SE Regional Affairs; John Foy and
Todd Lowe, USGA Florida Green Section.

EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR'S

REPORT

By Joel J a c k s o n , C G C S
FGCSA & Chapter News:
Personal note: I would like to thank the FGCSA Officers and
Board of Directors for awarding me the Marie Roberts Lifetime
Service Award down in Naples at the Past Presidents Dinner
following our Spring Board Meeting. I humbly join the list of others
who have likewise been recognized with this honor.
I began officially serving the FGCSA back in 1986 as
Secretary/Treasurer and was President in 1989, the same time I
took over as Editor of the Florida Green. Board service and
magazine work was made easier because we had Marie Roberts
backing us up as the Association Manager. She made association
volunteering bearable and rewarding and we grew stronger as an
association because of her dedication.

Regulatory Issues
Water Restrictions: An early storm season seems to have taken
some of the "heat" off of water restrictions as many regions have
had above average May rainfall. Even so, keep weaning
(hardening) your turf by being frugal with your water use so it is
use to a little less water and you can show your district you are
being efficient and conservative while still preserving good
playing conditions for customer satisfaction and survival of your
golf course business. Definitely, remind the district that your golf
course is a small business and an asset to your community when
discussing any restrictions. Try to opt for percentage reductions
and avoid day-of-the-week schedules, which are not scientifically
sound for turf health and performance. In any case check your
district's website for any special local, special water use caution
exceptions.
Federal Rules: The GCSAA has issued another Action Alert
asking all of us to contact our congressmen to speak to the
House Agriculture Committee asking that H.R. 872 be included in
the current Farm Bill up for passage. H. R. 872 seeks to nullify
EPA's NPDES rule that duplicates pesticide regulations under
FIFRA and adds more unnecessary paperwork to simple pest
management practices. It is important to respond and make your
voice heard for your industry and your own golf course operation.

I will always treasure our friendship and professional relationship
and am honored to receive this namesake award recognizing my
contributions to the FGCSA. The good news for our association
and me is that when Marie stepped down a few years ago, we
were blessed to sign on Jennifer Bryan as our new Association
Manager. She has carried on in Marie's rich tradition of dedicated
professionalism and she brings her own unique set of skills and
ideas to the table. Thank you Marie. Thank you Jennifer and thank Numeric Nutrient Criteria: A federal judge has recently signed a
letter directing an extension of the NNC deadline until the
you friends and members who have supported the FGCSA over
summer of 2013. In the meantime we keep urging EPA to adopt
the years.
Florida DEP's criteria being developed that reflect actual Florida
waterway conditions and not impose a national number, which
Golf BMPs: After several Long Range Planning Sessions and
once again violates common sense and good science as each
BMP Committee meetings and discussions with DEP and
region has different inputs and factors affecting water quality.
UF/IFAS over the past year, the FGCSA Board of Directors
approved the Golf BMP Certification Program. This voluntary
certification program will offer interested superintendents and golf
courses the opportunity to officially document understanding of
the Golf BMP practices.

Florida Green Magazine: I wanted to take a moment to thank all
the members who have been submitting contributions to the
magazine, especially the Hands On and Stewardship sections.
By sharing your programs, tips and innovations you help
strengthen the unique trait of the golf industry, one of helping
With the continuing surge of local fertilizer ordinances and some
early local ordinance adopters (like the City of Sanibel) planning to your "competitor" be better and more efficient.
organize a fight of the State Model Ordinance requirement for
local governments to prove they need more strict regulations (like Going forward I am proposing a slight tweak to our current cover
story rotation plan so that all the major regions (North, Central,
summer fertilizer bans), it is important that our industry makes a
Southeast and Southwest) in the state are profiled instead of
pro-active, pro-environment statement that we are trained and
certified practitioners of safe, scientifically proven practices which doing four courses in only one region per year. That way there
will be something for everyone every year.
protect the environment. Strong participation by all FGCSA
members will enhance our credibility as we advocate for
Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of our association's
responsible regulations.
publication. It began as the voice of the first incorporated chapter
The schedule for 2012 regional training and examination sessions in the state - The South Florida GCSA. It was called the South
is still being finalized. One site for sure will be at the easy to get to Florida Green. In 1980 when the Florida GCSA was formed, the
SFGCSA volunteered to change the name to the Florida Green
Florida Turfgrass Association Conference and Show (Sept 24th27th) at the Caribe Royale Hotel near Lake Buena Vista just off I-4 and serve the whole state. We will profile people and companies
that helped pioneer our association and give our newer members
in west Orlando area. Please read all FGCSA and local chapter
a sense of the history and accomplishments of the association.
emails for news on this and other upcoming BMP sessions.
These programs and the time, effort and travel aimed at serving
our industry don't happen without your financial support. We're in
the new fiscal year now. Make sure you have renewed your dues
and reach out to other superintendents in your area who have not
joined or renewed. We need the strength of numbers when we
advocate for our profession and industry. Join or renew now!
Thank you.

One last reminder: We will be visiting with Bill Davidson, CGCS
and the Country Club of Naples and Hands On will explore:
Developing Your Assistant, Foreman and Technicians We'd like
to hear about your training and continuing education programs
for these key people at your facility. Also Bill is doing lots of
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.. .continued from page 4.
blogging to keep his members informed
about maintenance new on the course. We'll
share some tips and ideas to help you better
communicate with your members too. Hands
On Article Deadline - August 31, 2012. Look
for the Fall Call for Articles details coming
soon on our website at www.floridagcsa.com.

To the right: Capturing Low Gross
honors at the NFGCSA Memorial
Tournament at Marsh Creek with a 59
were (l-r): Chris Neff, Tom Brennan,
Rocky Farieigh and Bill Burgstiner (not
shown)..

On the left: Champion Sponsor
check presentation (l-r): Jeff
Brown, Golf Ventures; Glenn
Oberlander and Jim Shaffer,
SRGCSA; Debbie Nipper, Cary
Lewis, Mike Swinson and Walt
McMahon all with Golf Ventures.

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To the right: Chris Gast of the
Treasure Coast GCSA presents a
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Spring 2012 FGCSA Board Meeting
Minutes continued from page 2
Financial Reports - The
Secretary/Treasurer submitted his financial
report to the Board. Financial report and
current budget projections were approved.
Executive Director's Report - Joel updated
the board on the current fertilizer
ordinances; specifically the City of
Sebastian who is in the process of finalizing
their ordinance. The City of Sanibel is
spearheading a legislative effort for next
year's legislative session to reduce or
dismiss state control over fertilizer
ordinances and allow local government to
set their own restrictions; undoing what we
have been working toward. Joel urged
local chapters to stay involved on the local
level and contact your local legislatures.
H2B Workers - a late court has postponed
the Department of labor's revised
regulation. Water restrictions - the
northern 5 counties are currently under a
Phase III Water shortage restriction calling
for 1 day week watering off fairways, no
rough watering and 3 days per week on
greens and tees. Seven Rivers and north
Central Florida are the most affected.
Seven Rivers has been working very
closely with the compliance manager Lois
Sorenson to create a system which
provides more conservation, but also allows
course flexibility in addressing healthy turf
management.
Committee Reports:
Awards - Mark Kann reminded the
board of those nominees that were
presented and voted on at the Winter Board
Meeting to receive awards; Tim Cann,
CGCS and Rick Watts both receiving
President's Award for Lifetime Service, Dr.
Sartain - recipient of the Marie Roberts
Award and Bill Kistler recipient of the
Distinguished Service Award. Joel Jackson
was also presented the Marie Roberts
Award later that evening at the Past
Presidents Dinner.
Education - Jim Shaffer presented
the latest spreadsheet of educational
opportunities around the state. That
information is also available on the website.
Golf - The FGCSA Championship will be
held on August 24th at 1pm. This year
vendors will be permitted to participate and
the cost for all participants will be $100.
Jennifer will work with Joe Ondo to finalize
the registration forms.
Government Relations - Bill Davidson - the
EPA threw out the Environmental challenge

to 2, 4-D usage. Reiterated that Golf
Day was a success and from which the
Capital Alliance (the PR firm that helped
plan for the event) approached the
FGCSA to be the "eyes and ears" in
Tallahassee. The cost for just our
association is too large, however, this will
be followed up with the other
organizations and see that else might
partner up and contribute.
Publications
Florida Green -Joel would like to create a
new rotation plan for the Florida Green
insuring that different areas of the state
are represented in each calendar year of
issues of the Florida Green; 4 regions per
year. He will bring this recommendation
to the publications committee.
Membership Directory - Jennifer
presented to the board a rate comparison
chart recommending an increase to the
cost of a la carte advertising in the
directory. After much discussion it was
decided that Jennifer will go back and
further dissect those numbers to include
possible design changes, etc. and
present the board with a complete cost
comparison. A motion was made by Bill
Davidson to re-evaluate these finding and
call a vote via e-mail once all the
information is provided. The motion was
approved.
Research - Two research proposals were
included in the agenda packets for the
board to review. More information is
needed before funding can be
determined or voted on. It was also
determined that those folks involved in
the actual research need to be present to
answer questions. They will be invited to
attend the annual meeting in August.
Discussion occurred about supporting the
EIFG with Research dollars. The FGCSA
has not donated from the Operations
account the past few years and a motion
on the floor was made by Ricky Reeves
to support the EIFG via our Research
Account and donate $5K. The motion
was approved.
GCSAA - June 1 st - deadline for GCSAA
Scholarships. July 2nd - GCSAA Board
Nominations are due. Darren Davis will
need new letters of recommendation from
the state and local chapters. July 20th Distinguished Service Award nominations
are due. August 1st is the deadline for
the Dog Days of Golf calendar. The
GIS/San Diego will have a new schedule.
The golf tournament mil be condensed to
Sun., Mon., Ties - with more golf options
available (no longer just the Classic and

Championship), education Mon and Tues.,
tradeshow on Wed. and Thursday, the
Annual meeting on Thursday and
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Friday. Ralph Dain also updated the
board on the continued success of the
GCSAA Field Staff positions; with the
expansion of the mid-Atlantic and
southwest regions this year.
BMP Certification - Kevin Sunderman
presented to the Board the BMP
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made by Bill Davidson to accept the
process as laid out in the document.
Motion was approved.
New Business Sop changes that effect the
BMP certification and the accounting
procedures for the chapters were
presented to the Board. A motion was
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approved.
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