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VOLUME X, PART 1, JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1994
NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

Nick Dennis,
FTGA President
addresses the
crowd at the
Envirotron
dedication on the
University of
Florida campus.
See page 3

UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 7 2nd Annual Lake City CC
Endowment Tournament,
Riverwood GC, Port Charlotte
Jan. 10 Central Florida Research
Golf Tournament, Interlachen
Jan. 10 Palm Beach GCSA chapter
meeting, Old Trail GC
Jan. 13 West Coast chapter meeting,
Buckhom Springs G&CC
Jan. 13 Assistant Superintendents
Day, Palm Beach Junior
College

Jan. 15

FGCSA Board Meeting,
Marriott Courtyard Motel,
Orlando. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
All FGCSA members are
invited to attend.

Jan. 18

Southwest Florida Turfgrass
Management Seminar,
Ramada Inn, Ft. Myers

Jan.

South Florida GCSA
chapter meeting,
Doral GC, Fort Lauderdale

Jan. 31
- Feb. 7

GCSAA International
Conference & Show,
Dallas, Texas

Feb. 4

FGCSA Reception, Hyatt
Regency Hotel, Dallas
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Feb. 17

Everglades chapter meeting,
Royal Palm GC, Naples

March 5 Tampa Bay Horticultural
Trade Show, Tampa
Convention Center
March 8 USGA Green Section
Conference, Palm Beach
Gardens Marriott
March 10 USGA Green Section
Conference, Orlando
Marriott

President's Message

President's Message
by Paul Crawford

I hope everyone had a happy
Holiday Season. Golf in Florida
is at its peak this time of year and
the tourists are among us playing
some of the greatest maintained
courses in the world, thanks to the
hard work of our members.
I would like to congratulate the
FTGA and the University of
Florida as well as the other supporting organizations, on the official opening of the Envirotron.
Dedication was on November
19th. The 3,100 square foot stateof-the-art facility is equipped with
student housing and all the latest
in lab and teaching facilities. With
the help of the Florida Golf Course
Superintendents and private organizations, the FTGA was able
to raise $350,000. In turn the
State of Florida Capital Facilities

Paul Crawford
Trust contributed the matching
funds to the project. Congratulations to all involved! Again, the
hard work has paid off nicely.
The FGCSA Board of Directos
will be meeting prior to the Dallas
Convention and will be taking a
position on the proposed new
bylaws, as we did last year. I have
been in contact with Randy Nchols
and Gary Griggs and feel that we
are in a much better position this

GREEN S H E E I ^

Editor:
Tom Benefield, CGCS
P O Box 1783
Hobe Sound, FL 33475
(407)546-8033.

News Coordinator:
Mrs. Marie Roberts
1760 N.W. Pine Lake Drive
Stuart, FL 34994
(407) 692-9349
(407) 692-9654 (Fax)
The Green Sheet is a bimonthly FGCSA
newsletterprintedas follows: Jan./Feb.,
March/April, May/June, July/Aug.,
Sept./OcL, Nov ./Dec.
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Financial Support:

This issue of the Green Sheet is being
sponsored by:
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(813) 665-5800
All material submitted for printing will
be edited at the discretion of the editor.
Material must be typed or clearly
printed. All photos must be black and
white. Items must be for the good of
the association.
Deadline next issue, February 11.

year to accept some of the new
bylaws. Thanks go to the new
GCSAA Board which has taken
the time to explain them to us
through the chapter representative meeting in Lawrence. This is
much more effective than the last
minute "shove it down your
throat" process used by others.
You should be receiving a letter
very shortly (if you have not already) on the position the FGCSA
has taken on the proposed bylaws. It is the Board's feeling to
state a position prior to the conference so we can vote on the
bylaws on their merit without
politics involved.
I hope as many of you as possible
can make the GCSAA Dallas
show. If your club does not let
you attend the show, you and your
club are missing out. The amount
of information received from the
education, trade show, and discussions with other superintendents is well worth the trip. For
those of you who are going, make
sure to mark February 4th on your
calendar for the FGCSA reception at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Make plans to attend prior to going
to dinner that evening. Marie
Roberts is working hard on this
and it should be another great
time.
Finally, thank you to W. W.Googe
Trucking for being the latest
company on our rebate program
with .250 per ton of any material
ordered. Guys, support the guys
that support us.
SEE YOU IN DALLAS!!!
The Green Sheel

Important Events

ENVIROTRON DEDICATION

PALLAS R l p P T I O t f

The j | | p S A is sponsoring a recep- Dedication ceremonies for the opening of the Envirotron were held
tion at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in on November 19,1993 on the campus of the University of Florida in
Dallas, Texas on Friday night, Gainesville. Over 200 people attended the dedication to celebrate the
6:00 - 8:00 opening of the $700,000 one-of-a-kind turfgrass research facility.
p.m. All FGCSA superintendents Following the ceremony, the Envirotron facility was open for a tour.
a | | |||ffjgue|fs are invited to aif§isd
•for oe^ktaila a n ^ ®
The 3,100 square foot state-of-the-art research field laboratory is
designed to study and develop new technology on the relationship of
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poplar with | | | | | | | | m a | l | i ; ; turfgrass with all biological, environmental, and cultural factors
not Want to miss it affecting turf. The facility includes a research lab, growth chambers,
environmentally-controlled greenhouses and a soils lab. The
I f c l l l l i l I ! announce that Envirotron's most distinctive feature is the rhizotron, a hoist system
i i p l l l l l l f e gathered the sup- that lifts 24 individual glass-walled research plots out of the ground
i p l l l l P I I I Florida companies so researchers can get a better look at root systems. The Envirotron
vp> are co-sponsoring the event facility is also equipped with student housing which will allow
. ^ l l l p i l y appreciate their j | | | recruitment of top turf scholars. Scholarships will be provided
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Steve Mona has been named Executive Director/CEO for the GCSAA.
Mona, of Marietta, Georgia, has been the executive director of the
Georgia State Golf Association since 1983. GCSAA President
Randy Nichols, CGCS, noted that "Steve Mona's experience has
given him the kind of knowledge and perspective essential in guiding
GCSAA to its next level of development. The fact that his background
has been focused within the world of golf associations is clearly a big
plus for us. He brings to our top executive's position an established
familiarity with the game's key organizations, an outstanding record
as a leader, and the attitude of a genuine "people person."
The Board of Directors also announced that Julian Arrendondo has
been named chief financial officer. He was formerly vice president
and CFO of Midwest Titan Construction Co. in Olathe, Kansas.

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Joseph Baidy, CGCS, has been nominated for the presidency of the
GCSAA. The 1994 election is scheduled for Monday, February 7th
during the annual meeting. Nominees for GCSAA vice-president are
Gary T. Grigg, CGCS and Bruce Williams, CGCS. Three candidates
for director will also be decided on at this annual meeting.

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Fifteen by-law amendments will be voted on. The FGCSA Board is
meeting to evaluate each amendment separately and will be presenting
a position statement to all members prior to the Conference. v^

January/February 1994

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Educational Opportunities

1994 USGA GREEN SECTION
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES
DATES:

Tuesday, March 8,1994
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
Thursday, March 10,1994
Orlando Marriott

PROGRAM:
8:00
8:45
8:50
9:20
10:05
10:20
10:50
12:15
1:30
2:30
3:00
3:45
4:00

REGISTRATION - Coffee and Danish
WELCOMING REMARKS
Roger Harvie, USGA Regional Affairs
John Foy, Director, USGA Green Section
MANAGEMENT OF HIGH SAND ROOT ZONE
GREENS
Chuck Gast, USGA Agronomist
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH - WHAT WE'VE
LEARNED
Jim Snow, National Director, USGA Green Section
BREAK
SOIL SAMPLES - HOW TO TAKE THEM AND
HOW TO READ THEM
Speaker TBA
LABOR LAW UPDATE & EMPLOYEE
MOTIVATION TIPS
Whit Collins, West Coast Employers Association
LUNCH
SAFE HANDLING OF PESTICIDES
Speaker TBA
PROS & CONS OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
William Kern, Pinellas County Extension Office
FEATURED SPEAKER
Jerry Pate, PGA Tour Professional
Questions and Answers
Adjourn

Questions on the conference should be directed to John Foy, USGA
Green Section at 407-546-2620.
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Reservation forms will be mailed
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follows:
If paid before February 25:
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If paid after February 25:
$55 for USGA Member Club;
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The Green Sheel

FGCSA Chapter Activities

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
TURFGRASS
MANAGEMENT
SEMINAR
The Everglades GCSA and the
University of Florida IFAS
Deparment is sponsoring a seminar to be held on January 18,
1994, at the Ramada Inn in Fort
Myers. The seminar will run
from 8:15 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. Registration fee is $40 in advance,
$50 at the door.
This seminar was very successful
last year and the same format has
been retained. Program speakers
will share new research and information for utilization in the
Southwest Florida area.
Speakers include Dr. Bob
McGovern, "Diagnosing Plant
Problems"; Dr. Monica Elliott,
"Bermudagrass Disease Update";
Dr. Robin Giblin-Davis, "Nematode Management and General
Nematology,"; and Dr. Jerry
Sartain, "Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management".
CEUs have been applied for
through the Florida Department
of Agriculture and the GCSAA.
The Ramada Inn is located at
12635 South Cleveland Ave., Ft.
Myers. Take 1-75 to exit 21, then
west on Daniels Road to U.S. 41
North. The Ramada Inn is located on U.S. 41 and Cleveland
Avenue. Registration forms are
available through the Collier
County Cooperative Extension
Service, Naples.

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January/February 1994

Low Gross Team of Mike Swanson, Bob Yount, Randy Mosely, and Cory
Lewis at Pasadena Yacht and Country Club

2nd Annual "Bud Quandt" Turfgrass Research
Golf Tournament
Pasadena Yacht & CC
Monday, October 25,1993
by Chip Lewison, West Coast chapter president
It has been said that "Hard Work is its own virture." I believe in that
statement. I've seen hard work pay off many times over for people and
situations. It definitely paid off for the 30th Annual Bud Quandt
Research Tournament at Pasadena Y&CC.
The hard work probably started about 30 years ago for this event when
Charles "Bud" Quandt started the event. Think of the time and effort
he put into it for 28 of those years. The last two years Scott Mason and
his staff have picked up the pace. Their efforts show their desire to keep
the tradition going.
The participation of our sponsors shows their interest in our profession
and the well being of the entire industry. A special thanks to all our
Plantinum and Patron Sponsors. Hard work and special effort were put
forth by GregPlotner who has headed the tournament for the past three
years. His efforts have grossed over $56,000 and netted over $30,000.
Congratulations are definitely in order for him and his committee.
Low Gross was won by the team of Bob Yount, Mike Swanson, Cary
Lewis, and Randy Mosley with a 57. Low Net was won by the team of
Cook and Cook, Harding and Sligh with a 60.
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Member Activities

FGCSA
Superintendents
attend GCSAA
Regional
Seminar

GCSAA REGIONAL SEMINAR
TheFGCS A sponsored a GCSAA Regional Seminar at the Omni hotel
in West Palm Beach on November 10th. Dr. Bree Hayes, one of the
GCSAA's most popular instructors, presented the seminar entitled
"Personnel Functions of the Golf Course Superintendent" to 45
FGCS A members. This is the fourth year in a row that the FGCS A has
sponsored a successful Regional Seminar. David Court, FGCSA
Education Chairman, is already planning for next year's seminar.

JOB INFORMATION:

Caloosa G&CC, a private 300 member equity club, is seeking a
superintendent with a degree in Agronomy or the equivalent and a
minimum of 3 years experience. Submit resumes to Donald Bird,
2105 West View Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Frenchmen's Creek GC. Superintendent needed.Contact Mike Gilbert, 13495 Tournament Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
Coral Ridge CC. Superintendent needed. Send resumes to John
Coolahan, 3801 Bayview Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308.
Pine Tree GC. Superintendent needed. Send resumes to Roger Omlie,
General Manager, 10600 Pine Tree Lane, Boynton Beach, FL 33437.
Hollybrook CC is seeking an assistant golf course superintendent.
Contact Jim Goins at 305-433-1725.
LCCC graduate seeking Assistant position. Kevin Dobson, 4220 S.
Kirkman Rd. #1204, Orlando, FL 32811. 407-296-0912.
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SIXTH ANNUAL
CENTRAL FLORIDA
RESEARCH GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Stuart Leventhal, CGCS, and the
Interlachen Country Club in
Winter Park are again hosting
the Central Florida Research
Golf Tournament to be held on
Monday, January 10, 1994.
The format is a two-man team
scramble. The teams will consist of a golf course superintendent and an official from his
club.
Mike Goldie, our lobbyist, will
discuss upcoming issues pertaining to our industry at 10:00
a.m. Lunch will be served at
11:30 with the golf tournament
set to begin at noon. Entry fee
is $150.00 per team.
Contact the FTGA at 407-8986721 for an entry form. If you
cannot stay to play golf, you
may attend the luncheon and
meeting for $25.00 per person.
The Green Sheel

FGCSA Membership

ADDITIONS TO 1994 FGCSA MEMBERSHIP LIST
The 1994FGCSA Membership Directory has been mailed to all S uperintendents and Assistant Superintendents.
If you have not received your copy, please call the office. We sincerely appreciate the overwhelming support
given to our directory by our affiliate members and urge all superintendents to support those who advertise
in the Directory.
We hope all Chapter Secretaries will continue to send in the names and addresses of all superintendents and
assistants who have joined their chapter since the Directory was printed. This is the only way we can keep
an accurate record of our current roster. The following is a list of members whose dues were not received
in time to be included in the 1994 Directory. Total FGCSA membership now stands at 814 members.
CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER:

Batz, Dennis,CGCS
Bowman, Francis
Brissette, Jim
Crockett, Tom
Heard, Tom
Heater, Mark
Hill, Jeff
Lancaster, Ryal
Marshall, Fred
Martello, James
McCommon, Don
Morrison, John
Overstreet, Layton

Sugarmill CC
Wekiva G C
La Cita CC
Marriott GC
West Orange CC
Daytona Beach GC
Ocean Palm GC
The Greens GC
Harbor City GC
Rollings Hills CC
Ventura CC
Isleworth G&CC
Marriott G C

EVERGLADES CHAPTER:

Boe, Joseph
Denton, John
Denton, Tim
Gibartz, Pat
Gruber, Bob
Keene, Ed
Kubic, Mark
Slider, Erich
Whorrall, Scott
Wisington, Todd

Countryside G&CC
Embassy Woods GC
Windstar CC
Southampton G&CC
Countryside G&CC
Windstar CC
Fiddlesticks CC
Royal Palm G&CC
Olde Florida Club
Fiddlesticks CC

NORTH FLORIDA CHAPTER:

Amirault, David
Boatright, Ronald
Cobb, Herb
Donovan, Brian
Huston, Mark
James, Steve
Plante, Bill
Portz, David,CGCS
Privett, Kevin
Smith, Keith
Uffelman, Mike

Deercreek CC
Fernandina Beach GC
White Oak Plantation
Keystone G&CC
Marsh Creek CC
Ravines GC
Orange Park CC
Hammock Dunes Club
White Oak Plantation
Ravines GC
Fernandina Beach GC

904-426-5219
407-862-5113
407-268-8130
407-239-5761
407-656-1914
904-258-3112
904-439-2477
407-351 -9778
407-254-5484
407-339-3173
407-277-4532
407-876-4244
407-239-5773

NORTH FLORIDA (CONTINUED):

Collett, Berry
Freeburn, John
Rayborn, Timothy
Sbarro, Mike
Varner, Lindsay

Hampton Plantation
Bay meadows GC
Palatka GC
Magnolia Point G&CC
Marsh Creek CC

912-634-0251
904-731 -5705
904-329-0143
904-284-4903
904-471-5212

PALM BEACH CHAPTER:

Downing, Cliff
Henderson, Bill
Hubbard, Joe CGCS
Vaughn, David
Arnett, Michael

Quail Ridge CC
407-737-5102
Boca West
407-488-6900
Old Trail
407-744-8311
Dickinson Management....407-744-8311
Lake Worth GC
407-533-7366

RIDGE CHAPTER:

Blandford, Buddy
Hickman, Paul
Hoder, Chris
Jacoby, Bobby
Smokstad, Dan

Sun Air Resort
813-439-1576
813-353-0533
Grenelefe
G&TR
813-422-7511
813-353-1012
Grenelefe G&TR
813-422-7511
813-775-5233
Highland
Fairways
813-858-1968
813-592-0055
Highlands
Ridge
Assn
813-471-1117
813-353-0533
813-775-5233
813-768-2332 SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER:
813-775-5977 Abbott, Richard
Colony West
305-721 -5980
813-353-4441 Antal, Steven
Pembroke Lakes G&CC ...305-437-3728
813-768-2332 Galas, Lee
Hiilsboro Pines GC
305-421 -1251
Guzman, Edward Jr. Pembrokes Lakes G&RC .305-437-3728
Huelsman, Jeff
Keys Gate GC
305-246-9078
ISS Golf Services
305-943-8056
904-363-1505 McGuire, Thomas
Broken Woods GC
305-752-2270
904-277-7370 Pincket, Mark
Pembrokes Lakes G&RC . 305-437-3728
904-225-3200 Welker, Kevin
904-473-4301
904-471-5212 NEW AT LARGE CATEGORY:
904-282-0077 Browning, Wayne
Creekside GC
904-944-7969
904-276-7603 Hanks, Tom
Bluewater Bay Resort
904-897-3613
....904-446-6235 Hussey, James
Holiday G&TC
904-233-4365
904-225-3200 Kleinpeter, George Sandestin Resort
904-267-7779
904-282-0077 Richardson, Randy The Garden of Destin
904-837-7422
904-277-7370

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January/February 1994

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