VOLUME XXVIII, PART VI, JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2 0 1 3
NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

The SFGCSA presented a $25,000 check to
Nancy McBride the National Safety Director for
Missing and Exploited Children. From left:
Back Row: Bryan Singleton, SFGCSA Vice
President, Billy Entwistle, Joe Pantaleo, Marcus
Prevatte, Ricky Reeves, SFGCSA President.
Front Row: Lissa Donald-Minus, SFGCSA
Association Manager and Nancy McBride.
Photo courtesy of the SFGCSA.
CALENDAR

Jason Regan, superintendent from the Boca
Pointe CC, shot a 75 to win the 2012 Crowfoot
Open and the last spot on the FGCSA golf
team. Photo by Joel Jackson. He will join Steve
Bernard, Seth Strickland, Deron Zendt and
Scott Scamehorn representing Florida in the
GCSAA National Championship in February.

OF

EVENTS

JANUARY 1 4

JANUARY 2 8

CENTRAL FLORIDA G C S A AND F T G A

F G C S A GOLF B M P CERTIFICATION,

SUNCOAST G C S A VENDOR DAY,

RESEARCH TOURNAMENT, INTERLACHEN C C

PRESENTED BY THE T C G C S A , I R S C ST.

BRADENTON C C

JANUARY 8

LUCIE WEST

FEBRUARY 7

PALM BEACH G C S A MONTHLY MEETING,

JANUARY 1 7

F G C S A RECEPTION

BEAR LAKES

SEVEN RIVERS G C S A MONTHLY MEETING

HOTEL PALOMAR, SAN DIEGO

JANUARY 1 1

OCALA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

MARCH 1 1

CALUSA G C S A MONTHLY MEETING, CORAL

JANUARY 1 7

NORTH FLORIDA G C S A PABLO CREEK

OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

SOUTH FLORIDA G C S A CHAPTER MEETING,

RESEARCH TOURNAMENT

JANUARY 7

CRANDON GOLF COURSE

PRESIDENT'S
BY

NANCY

REPORT

MILLER,

C G C S

The New Year will be bringing changes to the FGCSA. The Board of Directors has
a full docket for the coming year: On the agenda were: Examining the mission of
the FGCSA, defining the duties and qualifications for a new Executive Director, a
review of publications, the Industry Partners program, Golf BMP's, Rounds 4
Research, government relations, chapter communications and membership dues.
As you may know, Joel Jackson is cutting back, by mutual agreement, his
responsibilities to the FGCSA as of January 1, 2013 and he will remain as
Director of Communications. The board is revising the executive director job
description and salary requirements. During the search process, with Joel's
willing assistance, the board will share executive director's responsibilities
until we can hire a professional.
With the help of a new Executive Director, we need to determine a business
model that will carry us forward as a viable trade association. Finding the
right person to guide us will take some time and money. Funds may be
needed to hire a search firm and set up the new executive director. It will take
time for this process, but we want to do it right.

Nancy Miller, CGCS

Publications are the backbone of the FGCSA. We depend on advertising sales as sponsor a certification class and
well as membership dues to fund the benefits that we provide our members and
exam, please contact Jennifer
chapters. Advertisers are feeling the same economic pinch that golf courses are. and we'll set one up. The current
The widespread use of digital media has had a significant effect on the impact of
mission of the FGCSA is to unify
print media and we are examining all ways to strengthen our financial position.
the Florida golf course superintendent chapters. A large part of
The Industry Partners program seems to be a good fit for our major sponsors,
our unification mission these days
but we are looking for more sponsors. Small or large, we have advertising
is governmental advocacy and
packages to fit any budget. Please contact Jennifer with prospective advertisers interaction with allied groups.
that service your course. We need your help!
While local involvement is vital,
as a larger group, our voices are
The Golf BMP certification is progressing well. If your chapter would like to
heard louder and clearer than as
individuals. The FGCSA helped
create the Golf BMPs which has
helped modify local ordinances.

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Besides issues advocacy, the
FGCSA is now assisting many
chapters with annual dues
collection, providing an interactive
membership database where
contact info changes and memberships are instantly available,
submitting joint chapter tax
returns, communicating statewide
and helping communicate local
meetings and events via website
email blasts. We need your
participation and support to remain
a leader in the state on the issues
facing you and the golf industry.
Happy holiday and a very Happy
New Year to one and all.

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Editor:
Joel Jackson, CGCS
(407) 248-1971 (fax/phone)
E-mail: FLGrn@aol.com
News Coordinator:
Jennifer Bryan
PO Box 65
Jensen Beach, FL 34958
(772) 334-7515
(772) 334-6015
E-mail:fgcsa@comcast.net
The Green Sheet is a bimonthly FGCSA
Newsletter printed as follows: Jan/Feb,
March/April, May/June, July/August,
vSept./October, November/December,

Financial Support:
This issue of the Green Sheet
is being sponsored by:
Golf Ventures
5101 Gateway Blvd., Suite 18
Lakeland, FL 33811-2704
800-330-8874
800-481-8911
888-222-7072
All material submitted for printing will
be edited at the discretion of the editor.
Material must be typed or clearly
printed. Photos are encouraged. Items
must be for the good of the association.
Deadline next issue February 15.

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FGCSA Members,
By now you have probably heard that the FGCSA is participating in the Rounds 4 Research program.
In case you were not aware or do not know much about this program, I will digress just a bit. You might
remember that earlier this summer the Environmental Institute for Golf (GCSAA's philanthropic
organization) announced that it would be conducting Rounds 4 Research after the Carolinas GCSA
administered it on a smaller scale for three years.
Working with a handful of chapters, the Carolinas GCSA generated nearly $350,000 in three years to
support local research and advocacy efforts. Noting that the program had grown beyond its administrative
capacity, the Carolinas approached GCSAA with the challenge to take it national and share this wonderful
opportunity with others.
So why is FGCSA involved in Rounds 4 Research? Quite frankly, we are operating in an unsustainable
manner in addressing many of our needs. We know research dollars are getting tougher to generate. We
know that we need to engage with local and state lawmakers to advocate on behalf of our game and
business. We know that we need to attract the best and the brightest to continue our profession through
scholarship. In short, we have needs that we cannot sustain with the resources we generate by ourselves
and industry partners.
Rounds 4 Research is based on the practice of securing donated rounds of golf and putting them up for
public auction. This mechanism provides for the end user - the golfer - to contribute directly to activities
that ultimately benefit them, their facilities and the game.
While the funds come from golfers, the onus is on us as a chapter to build an inventory of rounds. I am
asking each of you to work with your facility leadership to secure one tee-time (defined as a foursome) in
each of the next three years (2013-14-15). You can do this by completing the online donation form at
www.rounds4research.com or by contacting (Jennifer Bryan, 800-732-6053, fgcsa@comcast.net) and the
information will be inputted for you.
I am excited about the opportunity presented to us. But this will take a commitment by each and every one
of us to secure donated rounds and promote the program to our golfers/patrons/members. I ask that you
donate a round today so that we have a healthy profession, industry and game for years to come.
Sincerely,
Nancy Miller, CGCS
President, FGCSA
FROM

JENNIFER'S

DESK:

Superintendent Members: The FGCSA GIS Reception will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Hotel
Palomar from 7-10:00pm. Your attendance is welcome! Invitations, along with wristbands will be mailed in late
January. I will only be mailing wristbands to those members who have RSVP'd. To RSVP, please go to
www.floridagcsa.com/reception or click on the Information tab from the home webpage, www.floridagcsa.com. Only
those people with wristbands will be admitted. Please be sure to call the FGCSA if you have any questions, 800-7326053. I look forward to seeing you in SanDiego!
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D.O.C.

REPORT

By J o e l J a c k s o n , CGCS
If you noticed, this section is not titled Executive Director's
Report. I have asked and been granted by the board, the
ability to reduce some of my E.D. duties and focus on
publications and the website. I still want to serve the
association in a positive helpful way, but its time to begin
planning for a new generation of leadership. Meanwhile my
new title is Director of Communications.
Legislative/Regulatory Update: (Ordinances) We are
pleased that both Palm Beach County and Brevard County
opted to recently pass fertilizer ordinances based on the
Florida State Model Ordinance. The Green Industries had
good participation and input in the commission meetings
and in letters and emails to the various commissioners. In
both cases golf courses are reminded to follow the Golf
BMPs in managing nutrients. That alone is a good reason to
document your support and knowledge of the BMPs by
voluntarily getting certified in the Golf BMPs. Keep checking
your emails and visit www.floridagcsa.com for
announcements on the next BMP training and testing
session around the state.
Numeric Nutrient Criteria (NNC): EPA finally issued its
decision on the NNC in Florida. Depending on which side
you are on it's a victory or a possible setback. In a teleconference call yesterday with the Allied Industries of
Florida, the general consensus from the Ag/Green Industry
side is that it is mostly positive and/or encouraging. EPA
and FLDEP's working relationship is getting warmer and
more cooperative as much of FLDEPs work was
incorporated into their final decision. The activists still
maintain their appeal in the courts, but real progress is
being made between the agencies. We have a long way to
go, but it's moving forward. In the original decree, January
6, 2013 was the implementation date, but in the real world to
get everything in place and functional that date has been
currently pushed back to November 13, 2013.

MARCH 1 9
EVERGLADES G C S A EDUCATION AND DINNER MEETING, PELICAN
BAY

MARCH 1 8
SPRING REGULATOR TOUR, OLD COLLIER GOLF CLUB

MARCH 2 8
SOUTH FLORIDA G C S A EXPO, FORT LAUDERDALE RESEARCH &
EDUCATION CENTER

APRIL 1 8
EVERGLADES G C S A SPRING SYMPOSIUM, NAPLES BEACH HOTEL
& GOLF CLUB

Also, on the topic of Allied Industries of Florida, this group
will also be meeting to discuss the legislative agenda on
the broader scale of the rules and regulations being
implemented by local governments. There will be an
effort to do pro-active outreach and education before
cities and counties start drafting fertilizer ban ordinances
without considering the "facts" of fertilizer fate in the
environment and overall plant health and healthy turf
benefits. This approach so far has been mainly "reactive"
instead of proactive and the group will try to change that
dynamic into a more positive process, so that
governments are adopting sound helpful ordinances,
which admittedly in most cases they can't enforce
anyhow except to target easily identified lawn care
company trucks.
Do write and email commissioners when you get "Action
Alerts," trust me, it makes a difference.
Publications Report: We still very much need leads for
potential new advertisers in the Florida Green and/or the
Membership Directory. Please take a few minutes and
think of vendors who call on you that are not currently
supporting the FGCSA or the Chapters. Send those
vendor names and contact info of those companies to
Jennifer Bryan at fgcsa.comcast.net. It's important. Thank
you.

The initial press reports react as per usual with complaints
about the NNC being watered down, less effective. The
loose language without science behind it still flows from the
detractors who will never be satisfied, but the reality is there
will be basin plans, their will be TMDLs that have to be met
and fertilizer applicators from all commodities will have to
make some changes, but so will the water treatment plants,
septic tank owners and others. Hang on and practice and
demonstrate good environmental stewardship in all you do
for the good of the golf industry and your job.

The Winter issue of the Florida Green is entering the final
stages of production and this year we will begin visiting
four major regions of the state, in which three chapters
are grouped. Previously only one region was targeted
and courses in the chapters within that area were
profiled. This way the whole state is covered each year
and the chapters rotated year after year for Winter,
Spring, Summer and Fall. The four regions are North,
Central, Southeast and Southwest. So, we will hear from
each area each year beginning with West Coast in the
Winter Issue.

Allied Association News: On December 18, the Golf Florida
(think We Are Golf) allied associations will meet near
Orlando to discuss this year's February trip to Tallahassee
to meet once again with key legislators and state
department heads. We had a good first start last year, and
we hope to continue to build the credibility and value of this
Allied Golf effort.

Also please consider responding to the Hands On call for
articles sent out each quarter. One of the best features
has been you sharing your programs with your peers.
Keep it up. Thanks.I'll post the 2013 Editorial Calendar so
you can get a head start finding a topic you might like to
write about.

The Suncoast traveling team of (from
left): Bill Tyde, Robby Robertson, Dan
Haubein and Nick Kearns took Low
Gross honors at the WCGCSA Bud
Quandt Tournament at Feather Sound
on October 8th. Photo by Joel Jackson.

At the USGA Water
Summit in Dallas, Tim
Hiers, CGCS from the
Old Collier GC discussed
irrigating with brackish
water to conserve fresh
water.

The 1st and 2nd place teams in the
annual EGCSA CREW Tournament
were captained by Brian Beckner (left)
and Kevin Leo. Can you guess who
came in first place? Photo by Joel
Jackson.

FGCSA Reception Sponsorship
Thursday, February 7, 2013
7:00 -10:00 pm

PALOMAR
S A N DIEGO

A KIMPTON^ HOTEL

We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to be a part of the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association's
reception at the Golf Industry Show. This great event has a tradition of being the one night during the GIS when all of
the Florida Superintendents are in one spot at the same time. This is an excellent time for you to visit with your Florida
clients in a social atmosphere.
We are very excited to announce that this year's reception is scheduled for Thursday night, February 7, 2013, at the
Hotel Palomar located at 1047 Fifth Avenue, San Diego. We are proud to provide one of the best receptions at the GIS
and with your continued support you will not be disappointed.
Admission to the reception is limited to Florida Superintendents and spouses and the sponsors of the Florida reception
ONLY. The number of tickets to the reception is based on sponsor level as listed on the enclosed Sponsor Registration
Form. We will give all sponsors proper credit in the Florida Green magazine following the reception.
If you would like to attend the FGCSA reception at the Hotel Palomar as one of our sponsors, please send the enclosed
Sponsorship Form to the FGCSA office no later than January 11, 2013. Sponsorships received after that date will not
have their name printed on the invitations, but will be acknowledged at the reception.
As always, we continue to appreciate the support that your company has given to the Florida Superintendents in the past
and hope that you will be able to join us in February.
Sponsorship Opportunities for the FGCSA Reception:
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Platinum Sponsorship
$5,850.00
Includes twenty admission tickets for your company.
Company logo display(determined by venue location)
Listing on the Sponsor Board the night of the reception.
Listing in the Florida Green magazine, Green Sheet Newsletter and FGCSA website

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Gold Sponsorship
Includes ten admission tickets for your company.
Listing on the Sponsor Board the night of the reception.
Listing in the Florida Green.

$3,000.00

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$1,350.00

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SILVER SPONSOR
Includes four admission tickets for your company.
Listing on the Sponsor Board the night of the reception.
Listing in the Florida Green.

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BRONZE SPONSOR
Includes two admission tickets for your company.
Listing on the Sponsor Board the night of the reception.
Listing in the Florida Green.

$675.00

Visit www.floridagcsa.com for a Reception Sponsorship Form or call the FGCSA office 800-732-6053.

FGCSA

Florida Chapter

GCSAAW
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

GOLF BMP
CERTIFICATION
SPONSORED BY
TREASURE COAST G CSA

Monday, January 14,2013
IRSC/St. Lucie West Campus
Schreiber Conference Center
500 N W California Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Register and pay on-line at

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
$60.00 for all FGCSA Members (includes a $10

www.floridagaa.com/BMP

charge for lunch)

You MUST pre-register to

$85.00 for non-FGCSA Members (includes a $ 10

attend!

charge for lunch)
Check-in of Pre-Registered Attendees: 7:30am - A valid
picture ID must be presented in order t o take the exam.
8:00am Seminar Begins

Complete and mail registration form along with a check made payable to the FGCSA; PO Box 65,
Jensen Beach, FL 34958. Registration forms MUST be received no later than January 10th. Easy
registration available on-line at www.floridagcsa.com/BMP. You MUS I pre-register in order to
participate. Registration will not be accepted at the door.
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You will be notified of your test results via e-mail.
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