VOLUME XXL PART I, JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2005
NEWSLETTER OF THE FLORIDA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

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Jan. 5
Jan. 13
Jan. 17
Jan. 17
Jan. 20
Feb. 7
Feb. 8
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Calusa GCS A chapter meeting,
Coral Oaks GC, Cape Coral
Ridge GCS A Supt/Vendor
Lone Palm GC
Central Florida Research
Tournament, Interlachen
West Coast chapter meeting,
Hunters Green G&CC
PBGCSA Supt/Assistants
Meeting, CC of Boca Raton
GCSAA Golf Championship Championsgate; Reunion;
Orange County National;
and Southern Dunes GC
Golf Industry Show (GCSAA
and NGCOA), Orlando

Left to Right:
Florida's USGA
Regional
Agronomists
John Foy
and Todd Lowe
along with
Boca Rio
Superintendent
Bob Randquist,
CGCS,
served as
moderators
for the well
attended
2004 USGA
Conference
in Palm Beach
Gardens.

Upcoming Events

Feb. 10 Florida Reception, Rosen
Centre Hotel, Orlando
Feb. 18 Central Florida GCS A Vendor/
Superintendent Tournament,
The Club at Cypress Head
Feb. 22 Seven Rivers chapter meeting,
The Dunes @ Seville GC
Feb. 23 West Coast chapter meeting,
Largo GC
Mar. 10 Seven Rivers chapter meeting,
Chandler Hills GC, Vendor Day
Mar 19 Everglades GCSAA, Naples
Princess cruise
Mar. 24 SFGCSA Exposition,
Fort Lauderdale REC

FTGA Regional Turf Conferences:
Jan. 11 Mid-Florida - Windermere CampDown/OUC
Jan. 12 Tampa Bay - Tampa - Higgins
Hall at St. Lawrence Parrish
Jan. 18 Southeast - Lake Worth Polish American Club
Jan. 19 Dade/Broward - Weston Weston Regional Park
Jan. 20 Southwest - Estero Germain Arena
Jan. 26 North Florida - Jacksonville Duval County Extension
Feb. 1 Gulf Coast - Milton - University
of Florida, Milton Campus
On-site registration fee is $45.00. Call
FTGA at 800-882-6721 or go online at
www.ftga.org to pre-register at $40.00.

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President's Message

President's Message
Joe Pantaleo

somewhat considering the events we have
been through last fall. Remember, you can
receive 1.5 GCSAA educational points just
for attending. Let's all try to get to Orlando.
I look forward to seeing everyone at our
Florida reception on Thursday, February 10th
at the Rosen Centre Hotel. Paul Crawford,
Marie Roberts and others have worked hard
to make this a special event for everyone.

Hopefully everyone has had an enjoyable
holiday season and all is going well at the
start of a "new year". We all know that the
storm season of 2004 has impacted us in
many ways and are not sad to see it go. The
beginning of 2005 is upon us and should
Our Education Chairman, Andy Maguire, has
prove to be an exciting year.
been coordinating another Assistant SuperThere are so many opportunities for you to intendent seminar, which was so well rereceive quality education throughout our ceived last year in Naples. Look for this semistate. Joel Jackson, our Director of Commu- nar to be offered in the Palm Coast area soon
nications, has been working on a master cal- after the Golf Industry Show and another
endar of education and events for 2005. shortly thereafter in the Palm Beaches.
Hopefully your chapter leaders have helped
contribute important event dates. A quick Darren Davis reported to us recently about
glance at the schedule indicates we are chock a couple of GCSAA task group projects.
full of options to attend seminars and re- There has been a lot of talk about a potential
lated functions. Right out of the gate in Janu- move of the headquarters location to Florida
ary is the very popular FTGA Regional Turf or to regions other than Lawrence, Kansas.
After much research and deliberation, it apConferences held throughout the state.
pears the location will remain in Lawrence.
Of course, it is not too late to take advan- There is a possibility, though, of future sattage of the Golf Industry Show opportunity ellite offices in Florida, California or other
in Orlando February 7-12. There are too many regions in the US. We should learn more at
seminars, forums and other activities to men- the Golf Industry Show or in the near future.
tion. Try to take advantage of this opportu- Darren also reported the progress on the
nity right in our own back yard. We have potential name change for our National Asheard that projected Florida attendance is sociation. While many ideas have been
down a bit and hope that it is just delayed floated around, including "Golf Course Man-

GREEN SHEE

Editor:
Joel Jackson, CGCS
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News Coordinator:
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All material submitted for printing will
be edited at the discretion of the editor.
Material must be typed or clearly
The Green Sheet is a bimonthly FGCS A printed. Photos are encouraged. Items
newsletter printed as follows: Jan/Feb, must be for the good of the association.
March/April, May/June, July/August,
Sept/October, November/December.
Deadline next issue: February 15.

Joe Pantaleo

agers Association" and the like, they seem
to be losing momentum throughout the feedback we are receiving. More on this issue is
also soon to be released.
We are again planning to send a contingent
to Capitol Hill soon. With the leadership of
our Lobbyist, Mike Goldie, we have met and
visited with the most important legislators
that can have an impact on our industry. With
many important issues that can be discussed,
such as our Matching Research Grant Program, water issues, the IFAS program, the
fate of Methyl Bromide and other turf care
products, this is a very important opportunity to have our voices heard. While we can't
send everyone to Tallahassee, we sure would
appreciate your input on any potential issues you would like to be delivered. Let any
one of your local chapter leaders know soon,
as this trip will probably be planned in late
January or early February. This is your
chance to help get your message to our
state's decision makers.
At our fall Board meeting, Dr. Nell, from the
University of Florida, gave a progress report on the Pine Acres research facility being built near Gainesville. This state-of-theart center will have nearly three times the
amount of current acreage allowed for turf
research. Thanks to the many vendors who
have stepped up by donating equipment and
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Director of Communications Report

What's Up D.O.C.?
by Joel Jackson
Happy New Year! Time to get reorganized
and make those plans and resolutions for
the new year. A chance to wipe the slate clean
and make a fresh start and get rid of some
bad habits and practices. The rest of your
life starts today. Make it a goal to be happy
and healthy in your work and personal life.
You only go around once in life, but if you
do it right, once is enough.
1. Government Relations: The project to
create an online vulnerable soils map with
golf course locations superimposed over the
various soil types is on hold until the status
of an EPA grant to help fund the project is
known. I may have more to report after the
next Pesticide Review Council meeting in
January. Meanwhile, May 31st of this new
year is the beginning of Phase 2 of the
Nemacur phase-out. After that date, the old
standby nematicide can no longer be used
on vulnerable soils. If you don't know the
official designation of the soil under your
property, you might want to find out. Otherwise, I hope you have been experimenting
with alternatives for possible use.

Green, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Electric a golf newsletter in Vero Beach a year ago.
Vehicle Testing Center, Equipment & Main- In an age where it's always, "What have you
done for me lately?" It pays off to keep telltenance, and Water.
ing them. You make think you're repeating
Also, if you haven't made your voting pref- yourself, but remember those short attenerence known to GCSAA please contact tion spans golfers have.
them or Marie Roberts or Dale Kuehner to
assign your vote either to the FGCSA or your 5. Chapter Relations/ Fundraising Events:
local chapter. Our own Bob Randquist is run- The West Coast GCS A's annual Bud Quandt
ning for Director this year and we'd like for Tournament this year at Tampa Palms G&CC
him to get as many votes as possible. Bob raised $6,000 for turf research, All Children's
has the full backing of his club, Boca Rio, in Hospital and the Moffit Cancer Center.
this endeavor, and it will be a great stride
forward for Florida, the #1 golf state, to have The Calusa Chapter's Christmas Charity
Tournament at Kelly Greens GC raised $ 1,100
a voice on the GCSAA Board.
for The Abused Counseling and Treatment
FTGA: I don't have all the particulars, but Center for Women and Children, Ft. Myers.
according to one board member, the FTGA
is closing the downtown Orlando office. Al- The Everglades GCS A's annual Christmas
ternative sites are being studied and dis- Tournament is going on as I write. The procussed. Please note the following new con- ceeds will go to Children's Home Society.
tact numbers and information:
6. FGCSA Publications: Remember share
Phone: 800-882-6721 or 866-258-8786. Fax: your chapter news with us. Send in a writeup and photos. Get published in the Florida
352-536-1792. Email: info@ftga.org.
Green. We pay for articles and photos.
Staff: Susan Feeney, Controller/Office Manager, sfeeney@ftga.org. Ty Fitzgerald, Mar- Don't forget the Florida Green Photo Conketing and Events Coordinator, test is in full swing. The new 2005 contest
tfitzgerald@ ftga.org.
year began with the Fall 2004 issue. The contest runs until August with entries post
3. Education: The new year also kicks off marked before August 1st. Photos, slides and
the annual round of seven FTGA Regional digital photos accepted. Digital photos must
Seminars around the state that are especially be high enough resolution (300 dpi or higher)
useful for you and/or your assistants, tech- for publication quality and saved in jpeg or
nicians and crew leaders. Check with the TIF format. See the latest issue of the Florida
FTGA office or website (800-882-6721 or Green for contest rules.
www.ftga.org) for dates, times and locations.
Should be receiving a brochure with loca- 7. DOC/Editor Upcoming Events, Travel,
tions also. See page 6 in this newsletter. Deadlines and Tasks

FGCSA BMP Committee: At the USGA Regional Seminar in Palm Beach Gardens the
Golf BMP committee reviewed and approved
a list of technical advisors and environmental group reviewers made up of people who
have worked on similar BMP projects. Mike
Thomas, our DEP liaison, told the group how
the Indian River Citrus Co-cooperative's
BMP plan is up for adoption by rule, which
is the ultimate goal of such projects. By
implementing and adhering to BMP guide- 4. Media/Public Relations: I keep telling
lines, courses would be deemed to be in com- people that proactive communications is an
pliance with rules and regulations.
on-going process that needs to be just as
a part of what your chapter does has
2. Allied Associations: GCSAA: The new much
fundraising
turf research and charitable
Golf Industry Show rolls out next month in giving. The for
key
to let your local media
Orlando. I hope most of you can make it and know that you areis doing
This past year
bring your owner and/or general manager, has seen the Golf News init.Jacksonville
green chairman or club president along. Platinum Coast Golf in Naples run a seriesand
of
There will be seven solution centers on the articles on golf course maintenance issues.
tradeshow floor that will go into thorough A year ago a small weekly shopper newspadetail on key issues facing golf courses. This per, The River News ran these articles. I wrote
is a great chance for club officials to get some these 250-word blurbs on everything from
hands-on experience and information from aerification to overseeding. Darren Davis is
the experts that will back up what you have adapting these articles for the local scene in
been telling them all along. The solution cen- Naples
and Craig Weyandt also did a few for
ters include: Agronomic, Building of the

Jan

Pesticide Review Council
meeting, Tallahassee
116-1 n Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical
Assn. Winter Meeting, Sarasota
1/13 Attend Ridge GCS A meeting,
Lakeland - Proacti ve Communications program
1/28 FGCSA Winter Board Meeting,
Johns Island Club, Vero Beach
(TBA) Cover Story Interview Visit,
Marsh Creek CC, St. Augustine
2/7-2/12 GCSAA Golf Industry Show
2/28 Deadline for editorial content for
Spring 2005 Florida Green
2/28 DOC monthly chapter Update
and reports

MINUTES OFFALL2004FGCSABOARD MEETING
The Fall 2004 meeting of the FGCSA Board be willing to send both their CMA and GCS
of Directors was called to order by President to the meetings.
Joe Pantaleo at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October
Darren discussed the upcoming GCSAA
29th at Bradenton CC.
election. Tim O'Neill would be the incomAll officers except Greg Pheneger were ing President, Sean Hoolehan the VP and
present. Ridge chapter was not represented. the Secretary/Treasurer would either by
Others attending the meeting were Joel Jack- David Downing or Ricky Heine. Board
son - Florida Green editor; Mike Goldie - lob- Members to be voted on include Bob
byist; Tim Hiers - Old Collier GC; Darren Randquist, Mark Kuhns and JimPhistler. The
Davis, Olde Florida GC; Dr. T. Nell, Univer- FGCSA will be backing Bob Randquist.
sity of Florida; Tom Wells, FTGA President
and Marie Roberts.
Mike Goldie then gave a short presentation
on the progress of the matching fund ChalJoe Pantaleo thanked Bradenton CC for host- lenge Grant program. He spoke on the state's
ing the board meeting and presented the first hurricane relief program and advised that
guest speaker, Tim Hiers. Tim explained a costs would be spread to users for the next
new concept for funding turfgrass research. several years. He also noted that past
The proposal would establish a surcharge changes in insurance coverage might be an
of $1.50 per ton of fertilizer with the entire issue this year especially concerning the
proceeds to be donated to research. He an- deductible for % of home value and multiple
swered various questions regarding who hurricane deduction. He also spoke briefly
would hold the money, who would collect on the upcoming election.
the funds, etc. Tim asked for an approval of
the concepts with the assurance that the Dr. Nell thanked the FGCSA for support of
details would be worked out before the pro- IFAS and reminded all Externals that the staff
gram would be started. After Tim departed, of IFAS are available as speakers at chapter
a vote was taken to approve or disapprove meetings. He discussed the 3 candidates
the concept of the program. The concept for the IFAS VP slot. Dr. Nell then discussed
was approved unanimously.
the progress being made at Pine Acres and
thanked Quality Grassing for their donation
Since Darren Davis had to leave early, he to the construction project. The $600,000
gave his report on the recent GCSA Del- station, situated 20 miles south of Gainesville,
egates Meeting. Due to the hurricane clean- will include 1200 acres of which 30 are alup, only 4 Florida chapters were able to at- lowed for turf. This compares to the curtend. Changes to the Chapter Affiliation rent 12 acres allowed for turf. A Basic MainAgreement are being made to the new agree- tenance Fund is being planned for future exment that would be in effect through 2006. pansion.
Some changes would include an obligation
by the chapters to fill out a Chapter Assess- A correction in the minutes of the Summer
ment Form every 3 years He also reminded 2004 Board Meeting was made by Matt Taythe board that all members of the GCSAA lor who noted that Tom Wells is the new
are automatically enrolled in a Life Insurance FTGA President. The corrected minutes of
Group policy. Members should contact the Summer Meeting were then approved.
GCSAA to assign a beneficiary.
Joe Pantaleo then noted that his 4 goals for
Darren then spoke on the name change and the upcoming year are pretty much the same
possible relocation being discussed by the as the goals in our Florida Chapter AssessGCSAA. The Task Force has decided that a ment Tool completed by the Executive Counrelocation is not a good idea at this time and cil last meeting.
prefer to consider opening small Regional
Offices around the country. Darren also FINANCIAL REPORTS The First Quarter
discussed the Golf Course Owners and the financial statements were explained by Matt
Club Managers Association joining with the Taylor and approved. The Reserve Account
GCSAA is our Annual Show The 2005 show has now increased to $152,000.
is being called the Golf Industry Show. Discussion was held as to whether a club would D.O.C. REPORT: Joel discussed the

progress of the methyl bromide situation and
reported that the Bob Randquist brochures
are in the final stages of printing. The
FGCSA will pay for the printing and Bob is
busy making the required phone calls to chapter delegates around the country. Joel also
reminded Externals that he is available to
make presentations at local chapter events.
He has sent out a plan for a Master Calendar
of Events/Education for all chapters to fill
out and return to him.
PUBLICATIONS: Craig Weyandt and Joel
Jackson discussed the Publications Meeting held on August 26th. The Committee
has recommended a slight increase in fees
for advertisements in the Florida Green and
the Membership Directory for 2006. A discussion was held regarding eliminating the
"signature" fold out cover and replacement
with a single photo of a golf course on the
cover. It is hoped that this move would
decrease printing costs and add another
page for advertisement income. After a discussion, it was decided that more information was needed to answer questions on cost
effectiveness. No motion was made.
Marie Roberts reported that due to the pressures of the hurricane season, the Membership Directory will be later than usual this
year. Many advertisers and chapter officers have been unable to get their material in
to the FGCSA office as scheduled so the
Directory will not be ready for distribution
until sometime in December. The good part
is that due to the extra time involved, we
have secured a few more advertisers for the
Directory. The November/December issue
of the Green Sheet will also be a little later
than normal.
AWARDS: Chairman Greg Kriesch announced that both John Stach and Kyle
Sweet have agreed to be on the Awards Committee. Chapters are asked to submit their
nominations for the 2005 FGCSA Distinguished Service Award before the Winter
meeting (sometime in late January). This
new deadline will allow the officers to select
the candidate immediately after the Winter
meeting so that the presentation can be made
at the Presidents Dinner during the Poa
Weekend in May.
Chapters are also encouraged to nominate
one of their chapter members for a Lifetime

MINUTES (Continued)
Achievement Award. These awards are to
acknowledge one of your long-time superintendent members (20 years in the turfgrass
industry) who has contributed his time generously to the betterment of your chapter.
FGCSA will have a plaque made for your
chapter to present and the nominee will receive a write up in the Florida Green.
BY LAWS: A ByLaw Amendment to change
the Class B membership to "Superintendent
Member" was presented to the board. The
motion was approved.
BEST MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES:
Joel reported that the next meting will be
November 17th with Mike Thomas.
EDUCATION: Andy Maguire announced
that he is working on another Assistant Superintendent seminar to be held at a golf club
in the Palm Coast area and a third seminar in
the Palm Beach area.
The Poa seminar will be a GCS AA SLS cosponsored program to be held on Friday
morning, May 13,2005 at the Naples Beach
Hotel. After a discussion, the board voted
to ask Patt Schwab to present the seminar.
As suggested, we will set the seminar fee at
$50.00 and have it included in the Poa package sent by the Everglades chapter.
MEMBERSHIP: Chairman Jim Walker
noted that all FGCSA dues expired on June
30th. However, four months later there are
170 still listed as unpaid! All of these unpaid members have been removed from the
FGCSA mailing list. Jim's question - why
can't chapters get the dues dollars in sooner?
Jim suggested that chapters send their invoices out in April or May and then re-bill 6
weeks or two months later. He also suggested that External VP's get a copy of all
those who have not paid their dues by August 1st sothey can make follow up calls.
Two applications for Lifetime Membership
were presented for vote. Both Jim Svebak
and Royce Stewart were approved.
FINANCE: Since neither Greg Pheneger
nor David Court was able to attend the board
meeting, Joe Pantaleo gave the report on our
Reserve Account and suggested that a representative from Morgan Stanley should attend one of our four quarterly board meet-

ings to give a brief report on the funds.

to accommodate the crowd that is always
present when the convention is in Florida.
GOLF: This year's FGCSA Tournament Hopefully the Benevolent Fund will benefit
was a smaller event due to the hurricanes. from the larger crowds as we expect to have
The event had to be postponed once and a drawing again this year.
only 5 chapters were represented at the Tournament Joe wished to thank Scott SURVEY: Chairman Peter Powell noted that
Scamehorn for taking the time to get South- only 29% of our members responded to the
ern Dunes ready for the Tournament. South last Survey. In an effort to get more people
Florida won the Championship with Bob to fill out the survey, he suggested decreasHarper taking individual honors. He joins ing the number of questions on the survey.
Seth Strickland, Mark Henderson and Joe He also suggested having the External Vice
Ondo for the Florida Team at the GCSAA Presidents push the survey to chapter memChampionships. Hopefully we will have bers at both the board level and the local
enough golfers to enter another one or two chapter meetings held in January and Febteams in the Championships.
ruary. Responses are due back in the FGCSA
office by March 1st. It was suggested that
Joe also reported that he is interested in hold- we might be able to get GCSAA to award a
ing a second state-wide golf event that could Service Point to those superintendents who
possibly be a fundraiser and might even in- take the time to respond to the survey. Pete
will check with GCSAA. In any event, the
clude a seminar.
survey will be shortened and sent to all
RESEARCH: Craig Weyandt announced FGCSA Superintendents in December.
that the FGCSA would not be submitting a
proposal to GCSAA for co-funding this year. HURRICANE RELIEF: Joe Pantaleo reThe Research Committee is composed of ported that a group of superintendents from
Craig, John Foy, Kevin Downing, Mike South Carolina were interested in helping out
Bellino, and Steve Pearson.
hurricane victims directly. The GCSAA
does have a hurricane relief fund and FGCSA
Craig and Kevin are still interested in orga- members were encouraged to offer help clearnizing a "Super Research Committee" that ing trees, etc. to smaller clubs in your chapwould be a joint effort by FGCSA and FTGA ter area.
to raise funds that would be eligible for the
discount given to FTGA on research projects. NEW BUSINESS: John Piersol, Lake City
Craig mentioned the need for "hands-on re- Community College, has asked that we pose
search" for subjects such as Nemacur/me- the following question to the FGCSA Board.
thyl bromide and other chemicals/products "Do you have a problem with getting/keeping equipment technicians? After a discusFTGA: Tom Wells explained the staff turn- sion, the general consensus was that this
over and problems within the FTGA office was not a big problem.
for the past year and seems confident that
the new staff will be successful in restoring STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING: The
the FTGA. Unfortunately, the 2004 FTGA issue of whether or not to hold a GCSAA
Conference and Show had to be cancelled Strategic Planning Meeting was tabled to a
due to the hurricanes. A letter has been sent future board meeting. Timing, scheduling
to those who pre-registered asking them to and costs involved should be researched
turn their deposits into donations to the before a viable discussion can be undertaken.
FTGA. The 2005 Show will be in Bonita
Springs. Tom also reported that the 2005 WINTER BOARD MEETING: The Winter
Turf Conferences have been set for January Board Meeting was tentatively set for Friand February. See page 6 for details.
day, January 28th, location to be announced.
Joe Pantaleo will work on this project and is
GCSAA RECEPTION: The 2005 Florida re- looking for feedback from any clubs interception will be held on Thursday, February ested in hosting the next meeting.
10th at the Rosen Centre Hotel, conveniently
located right next door to the Convention Since there was no further business, the
Center. The sponsor levels have been raised meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

Chapter Activities

FTGA 2005 Regional Turf
Conferences
Jan. 11 Mid-Florida - Windermere CampDown/OUC
Jan. 12 Tampa Bay - Tampa - Higgins
Hall at St. Lawrence Parrish
Jan. 18 Southeast - Lake Worth Polish American Club
Jan. 19 Dade/Broward - Weston Weston Regional Park
Jan. 20 Southwest - Estero Germain Arena
Jan. 26 North Florida - Jacksonville Duval County Extension
Feb. 1 Gulf Coast - Milton - University
of Florida, Milton Campus

2005 FGCSA Budget and Compensation Survey
The 2005 FGCSA Budget and Compensation Survey questionnaire was sent to all 780
Class A and Superintendent Members of the FGCSA during the first week in December.
Special Thanks to the first 170 Superintendents who completed and mailed the survey
back to the FGCSA office within the first two weeks! Now it is time for the other 610
members to look through the stack of paperwork that has accumulated on your desk since
the first of December to find the questionnaire, fill it out as best you can, and return it to
the office. If you can not find your questionnaire, just call the FGCSA office to have
another copy sent to you. Since the survey is grouped by chapters, participation by all
chapter members is important to the viability and usefulness of this important tool.

The 2005 FTGA Turf Conferences include
presentations by familiar University of
Florida professors such as Dr. Barry Brecke,
Dr. Tim Broschat, Dr. Eileen Buss, Dr. Bill
Crow, Dr. Monica Elliott, Dr. Phil Harmon, Dr.
Kevin Kenworthy, Dr. Catharine Mannion,
Dr. Jerry Sartain, Dr. Daniel Stephenson, and
Dr. J. Bryan Unruh.
Other speakers from the Water Management
Districts include Bill Adams, Bruce Adams,
Peg McPherson, Jay Lawrence, and Alison
Ramey. Also in the programs are Extension
Agents from Manatee County, Santa Rosa
County, Seminole County, and Duval County
as well as speakers from the industry. Topics will include environmental compliance,
pesticide labeling, turf breeding, IPM Management and more.
See the individual brochures for the list of
speakers and topics at each location. Brochures include complete directions for each
site. Scheduled speakers and topics are
subject to change without notice. Call the
FTGA office at 800-882-6721 if you have not
received the correct brochure for the Conference in your area.

Winner of the Bud Quandt Tournament Low Gross Division was the team of (from left)
Vita Saputo, Andy Neiswender, Chuck Rogers and Mike Ayers. This West Coast GCSA
event was held at Tampa Bay GC and raised $6,000 for turf research and local charities.

FLORIDA
G.C.S.A.

Pre-Registration is $40.00 Mail your registration form to FTGA, 3008 E Robinson St.,
Orlando 32803 or register online at
www.ftga.org. You may also fax your registration to 352-536-1792.
On-site registration will be $45.00. PDU's
and CEU's will be offered in both core as
well as turf and ornamental categories.

Everglades GCS A superintendents Tim Hiers (left) and Darren Davis pitched in to help
out at the FGCSA display for the Collier County Career Fair for students.

Florida Reception
Continuation of President's Message...
supplies to help get this exciting project completed. Planning for proper staffing maintenance programs is currently underway, and
we hope to hear more encouraging news
soon on this potential huge asset to our turf
future. Dr. Nell also reminded us not to overlook using IFAS professors as guest speakers at local, regional and state seminars. I
know from personal experience that these
IFAS staff members have provided many
valuable and up-to-date educational experiences over the years.
I know that Marie Roberts has fretted over
the delays in getting your membership directories out to you. Coordinating a posthurricane effort has been very slow to come
together with so many affected chapters and
advertisers. One silver lining of this delinquency, though, is that we were able to acquire more advertiser revenue for the directory. Hopefully, our upcoming publications
should arrive in a more timely manner as we
all get back up to full speed.
Our next Board meeting will be held in Vero
Beach at the John's Island Club on January
28th. We look forward to continuing to move
these meetings around the state and thank
Greg Pheneger for helping to make all of the
arrangements. As always, members are invited to attend any of our Board meetings.
They are full of valuable information to all
involved. Prior to this meeting in January,
your chapter should have nominated a candidate for the Distinguished Service Award
(DSA). Getting your choice in before the
Board meeting allows your officers to select
the candidate and make the presentation at
the Poa Annua weekend in May. Also, remember to nominate your deserving long
time chapter members (20 years in the
turfgrass industry) for the President's Award
before the May Board Meeting. We'll see to
it they get the recognition they deserve for
all their contributions.
2005 looks to be an exciting year with so
much already scheduled for the early months.
Let's have a productive season and help to
make the turfgrass industry even stronger.

I hope to see all of you in Orlando
at the Florida Reception on
Thursday, February 10th!

2005 Florida GCSA
Reception —
Thursday,
February 10th
The FGCSA will hold its annual GCSAA Reception on Thursday night, February 10th, at
the Rosen Centre Hotel, next to the Convention Center in Orlando from 7:00 p.m- 9:30 p.m.
Invitations will be mailed to all FGCS A members in January. Reception Chairman Paul
Crawford promises that the Orlando reception will continue the tradition of being the
best state reception at the GCS A A Convention. Mark your calendar now!
Even if you are not going to the Show, there is still time for any affiliate to be listed as a
sponsor at the reception. We sincerely appreciate the support of all our sponsors.
Those companies who have already committed to the reception are:

Level I. Platinum Sponsors

*Bayer Environmental Science
*Dow AgroSciences
*Golf Ventures Industries
*Harrell s Fertilizer and Polyon
*John Deere Golf & Turf One SourceCoastal Equipments Systems/Nucrane Machinery
*Kilpatrick Turf Equipment and Boynton Pump & Irrigation
*Syngenta
* Florida Toro Distributors - Hector, Wesco Turf,Wesco Turf Supply
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Level II. Gold Sponsors

Country Club Services
Eagle One Products
Florida Turf Support—Floratine
Grigg Brothers
Howard Fertilizer & Chemical Co.
LESCO
Quality Grassing & Services
Southeast Partners/Turf Merchants
Verdicon

Level III. Silver Sponsors
BASF
Disbrow Enterprises
Dupont Professional Products
Florida Superior Sand
Go For Supply
Golf Agronomics
Hendrix and Dail
Precision Small Engine
Pro Plus Golf Services

Level IV. Bronze Sponsors
Andersons Technology
Detailed Sport Turf Construction
E. R. Jahna Industries
Emerald Island Turf
Florida Potting Soils
Hamilton Grading & Grassing
Parkway Research
Pickseed West, Inc.
Precision Laboratories
Sullivan Electric & Pump
Tom Burrows Turfgrass
Total Golf Construction
Turf Seed
Upstart Products
Valent U.S.A.

Special thanks to all those FGCS A
chapters who have generously
contributed to the reception.

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