The Greenerside May - June 2002 • Volume 26 Number 3 Official Publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Alliance for Water Conservation (AWC): Dealing with the drought By Nancy Sadlon, Executive Director Alliance for Water Conservation According to our state regulators - NJDEP: "Despite the coordinated water management measures implemented by water suppliers, municipalities, counties and the state, in­ cluding transfers of water and reductions in passing flows, and voluntary water conservation efforts, water use demands remain at levels that cannot be sustained under current con­ ditions. Rainfall throughout the state has been insufficient to moderate the severe precipitation shortfall. Despite ef­ forts by New Jersey's residents and businesses to conserve water, the state continued to experience a drought due to a significant long-term precipitation deficit, compounded by below normal levels in surface and groundwater supplies. However, the current restrictions on outdoor water use have had unintended impacts upon certain business sectors. In order to moderate demands and be equitable to all business sectors within the various drought regions, additional actions are necessary at this time.” (NJDEP Administration Order - 15, Issued April 9, 2002) Progress Is Being Made, But Problems Still Exist for Golf! Efforts of the NJDEP to be “equitable to all business sectors,” as noted above, in part refers to considerations given to the green industry and to a much lesser degree, the golf sector. Of significance is a change from 1999 drought regulations of prescribed watering times to a percentage reduction. Also of significance is the state’s change in cal­ culation of water allotment for each golf course, from 50 percent of average five-year monthly use to 50% of annual use as stipulated by the NJDEP April 4, 2002 memo for golf courses. While helpful, the severity of this required 50 percent average annual water use reduction remains a big concern. While better than in the 1999 drought, where the prescribed watering times and other restrictions were estimated to represent a 70 percent-80 percent water use reduction, the current restrictions are anticipated to have a significant impact on the business of golf. The other bad news for golf is that for those that do not have a valid allocation permit, there is no allowable water use for new golf courses awaiting water allocation; they are all on hold. The Team Dealing with Drought Restrictions and the DEP Dealing with pending drought restrictions has been an ongoing work effort since 1999. This necessary task has been taken on by a small group of green industry busi­ nesses and associations. The group has become known as the Alliance for Water Conservation (AWC), and GCSANJ superintendents Glenn Miller and Mickey Stachowski have spearheaded and provided leadership for the AWC. Lobbyist Hal Bozarth and his staff of State Street Associates, AWC Executive Director Nancy Sadlon and representatives of the Continues on page 4 In this issue 1926 Editorial............................................................2 President's Message.................................... 3 They don't get any better: An interview with Dave McGhee........................................8 GCSNJ News..................................................... 11 GCSANJ announcements............................. 15 GCSAA News.................................................... 16 AEC Fight Night............................................ 19 Rutgers News.................................................. 21 GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Doug Vogel Acting Editor Newsletter Business Staff Chris Holenstein 973-627-3748 Ken Krausz, CGCS 201 599-8301 • FAX 201 447-0301 Contributing Writers Douglas Vogel, Brian M. Remo, Shaun Barry, Joe Kinlin Please address inquiries to: Editor, The Greenerside 66 Morris Avenue, Suite 2A, Springfield, NJ 07081 For Ad Placement: Judy Policastro (973) 379-1100 Art and Typography by Trend Multimedia 732-787-0786 • FAX 732-787-7212 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey 66 Morris Ave., Suite 2A Springfield, New Jersey 07081 973-379-1100 • FAX 973-379-6507 Officers: Ed Mellor, President John O'Keefe, CGCS, Vice President Pat Campbell, CGCS, Treasurer Bruce Peeples, CGCS, Secretary Ken Krausz, CGCS, Past President District 1 Gary Arlio Paul Dotti District 2 James McNally Chris Holenstein Directors: District 3 Roger Stewart, Jr. Mickey Stachowski District 4 Gregg Armbruster Brian Minemier Chapter GCSAA Delegate James C. McNally Executive Secretary Judy Policastro Commercial Representatives Steve Chirip Shaun Barry Assistant Superintendent Representative Brian Gjelsvik © 2002 THE GREENERSIDE Opinions expressed in this Newsletter are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily express the opinions or policies of the GCSANJ Board and its membership. No part of this newsletter may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. Printed on recycled paper From the editor’s desk By Doug Vogel Packanack Golf Course Thanks, thanks a lot This is the third publication of The Greenerside for the year 2002 and, successful six-year reign as editor of the award-winning Greenerside. He kept up a long tradition of producing the finest newsletter the golf course management industry has ever known. Thank you, Ken! Please join me in congratulating Ken Krausz, CGCS, on his very And a final thank you to Newsletter Chairman Chris Holenstein and the rest of the GCSANJ Board for giving me the opportunity to edit the once again, the third cover article dealing with regulations, ramifications and implications. This is why the newsletter was started back in 1953—to keep members informed. Glenn Miller and Mickey Stachowski have made some very positive in-roads with the NJDEP with the drought emergency. Thanks, Glenn and Mickey! #1 newsletter in golf. My first tough decision as editor was to bump my original choice for the cover article in lieu of the latest report on the AWC’s efforts on our behalf. Joe Kinlin’s interview with Distinguished Service Award winner Dave McGhee had cover article written all over it. Thanks, Joe, for a great interview, and a big thank you, Dave, for all you have done for our association. Seamus, thanks for answering Sean’s phone. And a final thank you to Newsletter Chairman Chris Holenstein and the rest of the GCSANJ Board for giving me the opportunity to edit the #1 newsletter in golf. Thanks, thanks a lot. Walter Woods (left) of St. Andrews Scotland and recipient of the 2002 Old Tom Morris award congratulates Doug Vogel on his appointment as new acting editor of The Greenerside. President’s Message Ed Mellor, Superintendent, The Colts Neck Golf Club According to the NJDEP’s web site, the Even though the state of New Jersey is considered by the states reservoirs are near or above normal and in many areas around DEP to be in a drought emergency, most of the state has had a considerable amount of rain this past spring. According to the NJDEP’s web site, the states reservoirs are near information in this survey can be used so Trenton can understand what happens to this business when they turn off our water. This or above normal and in many areas around the state ground water is also at a comfortable level. However the experts still feel the aquifers need more replenishing. All golf courses in New Jersey are under water restriction, regardless of where the course is located and where their water comes from. These restrictions are listed on www.njdep.org. I’m sure all the members of GCSANJ are aware of these restrictions. I only list them because I continue to be amazed by how many golfers are not aware that golf courses have any water restrictions imposed on them. “But you have your own ponds. The state can’t tell you not to use your own water.” I hear that statement with every conversation I have with a golfer. We all need to communicate with our members, owners and the golf community regarding the method in which the NJDEP has restricted water use in the golf industry. We also need to get the owners, mangers and the PGA involved in the dialog with the DEP to help convince the state that the golf industry is just that, “a business.” We sent a letter to all our member clubs asking for donations to defer the cost of our lobbyist and other expenses involved with this project. The response to this letter was not as great as expected. The work being done in Trenton is expensive and the GCSANJ cannot cover these expenses with money raised from dues. We are willing to be the leader in this battle, however, I don’t believe this is an expense that should be shouldered by the GCSANJ. If your club has not given to this cause you may want to talk to the powers that be. Another tool we can use in this fight is the green industry impact survey being compiled by Rutgers University. The c c I Course Contractors, Inc. Golf Course Construction & Improvements Dennis Shea Division Manager PO. Box 158 Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 800-936-2652 • Fax: 973-895-5578 Member GCSAA and NJGCSA the state ground water is also at a comfortable level. survey, however, has very little value if our superintendents don’t fill it out. Don’t assume that the other guy is doing the work. To date only 5% of the surveys sent out have been returned. It’s imperative that we fill out the survey. If you need another copy of the survey please call Kevin Sullivan at 732-932-1000, extension 579. He will be happy to send another one to you but it must be done now in order to get the information compiled in a timely manner. If the restrictions do not get eased soon this has the potential to be another very difficult summer. Calendar August August 1 District Meetings, To be announced. GCSANJ-Rutgers Turfgrass Field Day, Hort Farm II. Contact Judy Policastro at 973-379-1100. September 17 GCSANJ Monthly Meeting, The Architects Club, Host Superintendent: David Eichner. Contact Judy Policastro at 973-379-1100. October 14 GCSANJ Championship, Tavistock C.C., Host Superintendent:Thomas Grimac, CGCS. Contact Judy Policastro at 973-379-1100. Dec. 10-12 New Jersey Turfgrass Association Expo, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, N.J. Contact NJTA at 732-821-7134. Alliance for Water Conservation Continued from page 1 following list of supporters complete the team fighting on your behalf in this drought crisis. Green Industry Supporters of the AWC: Alliance for Environmental Concerns Cultivated Sod Association Irrigation Association of New Jersey Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Met Golf Association New Jersey Golf Course Owners Association New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association New Jersey State Golf Association New Jersey Turfgrass Association PGA-Philadelphia South Jersey Landscape Association Sports Field Managers Association Specializing in sand, stone and soils PRODUCTS MITCHELL GC-500 treated topdressing TriCure soil surfactant Crushed quartzite bunker sand Manufactured topsoil / compost Crushed stone and rip rap Green divot sand and mix Green waste compost Complete line: Root zone, tee & divot mixes, dry sands, drainage stone MITCHELL PRODUCTS Millville, NJ 856.327.2005 Fax: 856.327.6881 Email: dmitch67@aol.com History of AWC Efforts 1999 - The drought regulations hit unexpectedly in the fall of 1999, and each segment of the green industry began to scramble for meetings with the NJDEP, Division of Water Supply and to argue their individual problems, negotiating for individual exemptions to survive inflexible water restric­ The AWC crafted language reflecting what the green industry needed to participate in conservation and stay alive during drought restrictions. tions that were overly burdensome to all in the green industry, including golf. It was clear at this time that a unified group was needed to be successful in gaining reasonable drought restrictions. The AWC was formed and efforts began for that purpose. 2000 - AWC garnered support from the various sectors of the green industry including businesses and associations from golf, sports field management, landscape, nursery and irrigation, all severely impacted by the 1999 outdoor water­ ing restrictions. AWC began dialogue with the water use regulators of our state. Many meetings with the head of the DEP - Division of Water Supply - and his staff took place, allowing AWC to present information about the watering needs of the various sectors of the green industry. AWC re­ quested greater flexibility in drought regulations and offered watering conservation guidance via Rutgers Cooperative Ex­ tension - Best Management Practices documents. This con­ cept was accepted and Rutgers went to work creating these documents. The document for golf courses, entitled “Best Management Practices for Irrigating Golf Course Turf’ by James A. Murphy, associate extension specialist in Turfgrass Management, was created as part of AWC efforts with the state. This document is soon to be available on the Rutgers web site http://www.drought.rutgers.edu/. 2001 - During the 2001-year, AWC developed language for an ideal Administrative Order (AO), which details the water use restrictions for each sector of the green industry. The AWC crafted language reflecting what the green industry needed to participate in conservation and stay alive during drought restrictions. Our language reflected increased flex­ ibility in watering times, percent reduction for some sectors, and reasonable times and means for watering to allow busi­ nesses to keep going, professionals to keep plant materials alive and recreational turf areas useable. The AWC-proposed AO recommendations got tabled for a time, set aside by other DEP priorities, but were ready for the next pending drought, which hit in early spring of 2002. With concern for exhaust- Continues on page 5 Alliance for Water Conservation Continued front page 4 ing our success at the regulatory level, AWC decided to hire lobbyist Hal Bozarth of State Street Associates to further our access with DEP officials and to expand our communication efforts to the legislators of the state. Your association, GCSANJ, took the lead in contributing the financial resourc­ es to make this possible. Other AWC associations followed the lead of GCSANJ. 2002 - The state’s leadership changed in 2002, when a new Democratic Governor (Jim McGreevey) took office and appointed a new DEP commissioner, Bradley Campbell, and a new leader of the DEP Division of Water Supply. AWC was quick to make our presence known. AWC met with the DEP just days after the Executive Order No. 11 was issued by Governor McGreevey on March 4, 2002. AWC was active in informing the new leaders of our past efforts with the previ­ ous administration and our need for reasonable restrictions on outdoor water use. AWC asked for consideration of the green industry’s needs in the pending drought restrictions, submitting data regarding the value of the green industry and the economic impacts of previous drought restrictions. New Jersey’s green industry is estimated to be an $8 billion industry, employing over 250,000 people. It took several weeks, additional meetings with the new drought coordina­ tor (Dennis Hart); behind the scenes work of our lobbyist, State Street Associates; support for Secretary of Agriculture Charles Kuperus; letters from a few select senators and as­ semblymen; and the outcry of the South Jersey landscape The reported economic impact suffered by golf course businesses as a result of the drought restrictions of 1999 ranges from $100,000 to $2 million. industry at the first DEP Public Hearing to gain drought restrictions modifications. The revised AO-15 eased the economic impact on some of the green industry sectors. The golf sector, however, received minor concessions. Golf courses are still required to reduce water use by 50 percent! This level of cutback represents the largest of any business or industry in the state. 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However, the golf course drought restric­ tion allocations presented by the NJDEP via letter to each golf course are anticipated to result in economic hardship, potential water shortage in summer months, unintended pe­ nalizing of those golf courses active in water conservation initiatives, and timing difficulties with watering in pesticides and fertilizers. The reported economic impact suffered by golf course businesses as a result of the drought restrictions of 1999 ranges from $100,000 to $2 million. AWC is continuing its efforts to obtain more consid­ eration for golf businesses during this drought crisis and to gain more reasonable drought restrictions for the entire green industry. GCSANJ leaders, SSA representatives and the AWC executive director met with key NJDEP - Divi­ sion of Water Supply leaders, including Drought Coordina­ tor Dennis Hart on Monday, May 20, 2002. 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This concept allows the golf course superintendent to protect the business investment of the golf course, protect against total turf loss by having adequate water to make it through the summer months. This concept requires the golf course to cut water use by 40%. This level of water use reduction represents the largest cutback requirement on an industry of this size. Action Items for Golf Course Superintendents What is needed for all superintendents is the following three items: 1. Participation in the next NJDEP public hearing. NJDEP has set up regional Drought Public Hearing Meetings. It is imperative that the golf course superinten­ dents participate in these meetings. It has been proven that representation by the landscape sector of the green industry at the two previous public hearings made a significant impact on NJDEP, and helped send the message to Commissioner Campbell that the state’s drought restrictions are impacting important businesses. Very few superintendents have at­ tended these meetings. If you are to be perceived by the state as having problems with the restrictions imposed on you, it is imperative that you show up at these public meetings! It is most important that the key DEP policy maker, Commis­ sioner Campbell, sees and hears personally from you, and that you bring facts as to how the current drought restrictions are going to hurt your golf course business. The next Drought Public Hearing is for the Southwest Region. The meeting is set for June 24, 2002, at the Eco-Complex in Burlington, N.J. (1200 Florence Columbus Road, Burlington), between Continues on page 7 Alliance for Water Conservation Continued from page 6 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Golf course superintendents and golf course owners need to attend this meeting in force! 2. Completion and submittal of the Water Use Survey. It is imperative that we have the facts regarding water use by all New Jersey golf courses. We need to demonstrate how golf courses have been water conservers since the 1999 drought and that golf courses are part of the water conser­ vation solution, not the problem. Your quick and thorough response to the Water Use Survey will help AWC in this regard. Please respond at your earliest convenience to the Water Use Survey from GCSANJ. 3. Financial support of the AWC Continue to support your association, GCSANJ, and their efforts with the AWC to secure reasonable drought regulations. And encourage your club to participate in the fundraising drive of the GCSANJ, which will further support the ongoing work of the AWC and our lobbyist, State Street Associates. NJDEP has set up regional Drought Public Hearing Meetings. It is imperative that the golf course superintendents participate in these meetings. Questions? Contact Nancy Sadlon, AWC executive di­ rector at 732-563-9252 or e-mail at econcerns@eclipse.net. 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John Deere LANDSCAPES www.JohnDeereLandscapes.com On-Site Consultation: 800-642-3706 They don't get any better: An interview with Dave McGhee By Joe Kinlin Arcola C.C. GCSANJ’s 2001 Distinguished Service Award winner, Dave I recently had the pleasure to sit down and speak with McGhee. Dave was gracious enough to share some of his knowledge and ideas about our business. David M. McGhee has spent nearly five decades in the golf course management business, holding several positions with varying responsibility. Dave grew up in western Pennsylvania and received his formal training in the Penn State Turf Program. Upon graduation in 1963, he took the position of superintendent at Oak Hill Golf Club in Milford, N.J. In 1966 Dave moved on to become superintendent at The Squires Golf Club in Amblers, Pennsylvania, and then back to Oak Hill Golf Club for a second stint as superintendent from 1968 to 1980. In 1981 he took on the challenge of the golf course superintendent position at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, located in Far Hills. After five years as superintendent, he was appointed general manager, which is the position he currently holds. HOW CAN YOU * SAVE YOUR TURF * IMPROVE MAINTENANCE PRODUCTION * PROMOTE GOLFER SAFETY * ADD PRESTIGE AND ELEGANCE BEAUTIFUL, DURABLE AND AFFORDABLE ALL AT THE SAME TIME? CONCRETE CURBING IT'S THE EDGE OF DISTINCTION INSTALLED BY CONTEMPORARY LAND ASSOCIATES (609) 383-3499 or (800) 595-7909 DOES YOUR COURSE HAVE THE EDGE? Scotland Run G.C. Williamstown,NJ www.curbsnborders.com Dave McGhee (right) accepting the 2001 Distinguished Service Award from old friend Joe Flaherty, CGCS, at the GCSANJ Annual Meeting held during Expo. Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club was founded in 1965, consisting of 27 holes with an emphasis on corporate memberships and business entertainment. In 1990 the course was expanded to 36 holes, and then later, in 1994, to 54 holes, making it the largest golf facility in New Jersey. Dave and wife Judy have been married for 39 years and have three children, Tracy, Melissa and David E. His son is a golf course superintendent at the Legends Group in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dave and Judy also have seven grandchildren. JK: What made you decide to go into the turf/golf course business? DM: As a high school student growing up in western Pennsylvania, I had a job on a golf course during the summer months. After taking up the game, which I enjoyed, I was encouraged by the golf course owner and the local Toro rep to pursue a career in golf course management. Application was made to Penn State to enter the Penn State Turf Program. JK: Who were your mentors? DM: After graduation from Penn State, I accepted the golf course superintendent position at Oak Hill Golf Club in Milford. I was 21 years old at the time and had not worked as an assistant. The mentors over the years became fellow golf course superintendents and sales and technical reps who became not only friends, but were very helpful in sharing advice and providing guidance. JK: What do you consider your finest accomplishments? Personally and professionally. Continues on page 9 An interview with Dave McGhee Continued from page 8 DM: Professionally—becoming a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (since becoming GM I have not maintained certification); being instrumental in Fiddler’s Elbow becoming the first course in New Jersey to become certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary; advancing my career to become GM at Fiddler’s Elbow; being recognized by colleagues with the Hall of Fame Award and The Distinguished Service Award. Personally— my 39 years of marriage to my wife Judy, three children and seven grandchildren. JK: What do you feel is the greatest challenge to superintendents today? DM: Trying to maintain golf courses to the standards expected by members and golfers and to stay within budget restrictions. Also keeping up with regulations (irrigation, pesticide, employment, etc.). JK: What technological advance(s) do you feel has changed how we go about managing golf courses today? Continues on page 10 GCSANJ President Paul Boiselle (left) congratulates Dave McGhee on achieving certification from the GCSAA in 1977. For Positive Impressions: Dramatic Entry Ways Romantic Dining Areas Architectural Details Cut Electrical Bills by 2/3 Solid Bronze Fixtures Built to Last 1-800-922-0717 An interview with Dave McGhee Continued front page 9 DM: Advancement in irrigation systems and equipment. Research has provided a greater selection of turf species and varieties. Tools such as the Internet and web sites have provided a new source for education and information. JK: Who are some of the people you have had a chance to mentor over the years? And where are they now? DM: David E. McGhee (son), superintendent, Heathland Course, Legends Group, South Carolina Tom Breiner, superintendent, Fiddler’s Elbow CC Sam Juliano, superintendent, Knickerbocker CC Kent Rickenbach, superintendent, Merchantville CC Ed Kutt, superintendent, Wood Ranch CC, California Rich Krok, Storr Tractor Bob Fellner, superintendent, Fiddler’s Elbow Gary Shupper, superintendent, Fiddler’s Elbow Mickey Stachowski, superintendent, Fiddler’s Elbow JK: One piece of advice for an assistant superintendent? I know we all need more than one . . . DM: Stay involved in the GCSANJ, continue education, network with other superintendents and assistant superintendents, and maintain a professional image. long-term success at a top club such as Fiddler's Elbow Country Club? DM: My success and longevity at Oak Hill (17 years) and Fiddler’s Elbow (20 years) was the ability to surround myself with and to develop a very competent staff of professionals who work as a team in making a successful operation at the club. As a golf course superintendent I tried to develop a positive relationship with the golf professional, manager and other key personnel. You grew in a golf course back in the early 1960s, Oak Hill JK: Golf Club, can you give a brief summary of what that experience was all about? DM: As a 21-year-old superintendent at OHGC, and a little green and unsure of a lot of things, I remember working long hours and sticking to the basics and not taking too many chances. As I look back I am happy that it was only nine holes. At that time it was a low budget operation and expectations were not real high. Fairways were not irrigated and most of the concentration was on green and tee quality. Over the years OHGC developed a reputation of fast but true putting greens. Looking back, I developed my reputation as a golf course superintendent at Oak Hill and eventually this led to my getting the golf course superintendent’s position at Fiddler’s. JK: GCSANJ had awarded you the Distinguished Service Award in 2001; describe what that has meant to you as a professional. JK: Dave, thanks again for taking the time. It's a pleasure to learn from a man who has done so much for our industry and image. DM: It is a privilege to be recognized by fellow colleagues, and I am hopeful that I have had some influence on others who have chosen a career in the golf industry. I know all the past recipients of the Distinguished Service Award and am honored to be in their company. 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This is something new for GCSANJ! Nineteen people attended the superintendents-only meeting and one member, Matt Ceplo, CGCS, came all the way from New York! Cocktails were served from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., followed by a “surf and turf’ dinner. The discussions held amongst superintendents prior to and during dinner were worth the price of admission. Having dinner at a table of your peers is an excellent way to discuss various topics on a one-to-one basis. Following dessert, the official group discussion commenced with a topic of “cultural practices relating to water restrictions.” Jeff Wetterling, Greenacres C.C., started the ball rolling and a lively yet professional discussion ensued. Growth regulators, aerating practices and water use were a few of the sub-topics talked about within the 1 1/2-hour timeframe. Host Bruce Peeples, CGCS, with much needed guidance from Roger Stewart, CGCS, served as discussion moderator. People did not need much prodding. Everyone took their turn and questions were responded to without difficulty. All but two people joined in the discussions, but from their obvious attentiveness, it was worth just sitting and listening. Responses to this type of meeting have been overwhelmingly positive. They are in addition to the monthly golf/speaker meetings, which themselves are always well received and attended. It is planned to have another roundtable sometime in late May or early June. For the sake of continued good dialogue, attendance will be kept to about 20 or so. Respond early! 2002 BEGINS AT THE PINE BARRENS By Shaun Barry Aventis Environmental I believe that I could have asked all of the members of our Association if they knew where Swainton was located on a map of New Jersey. My guess is that maybe 25 people would know the answer. After our April meeting, at least 112 members would know where it is because they now know the location of The Sand Barrens G.C. This meeting put that course and that town on our map. Having played the first 18 holes of this 27-hole complex, I was hoping we would play the new nine and we did. What a treat this turned out to be for us. If we forget the golf itself, I can guarantee that everyone had a terrific day. Dave Mishkin and Bill Murray were the first to arrive. They got some coffee and headed out to place the signs on the course. With 24 signs Bruce Peeples (right) presents Sand Barrens G.C. Superintendent Bruce Bailey with a plaque and GCSANJ flag for hosting the April Monthly Meeting. and markers, it kept them out on the course during the coldest part of the day. When they got back to the clubhouse they joined Matt Anasiewicz, Dennis DeSanctis, Jr., Kevin Driscoll, John Hyland and Ken Mathis with registration. 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It seems that they really will be helpful to our industry. During lunch we got to meet our host. Bruce Bailey has been a member of our Association for quite awhile, but unfortunately his geography has prevented many of us from getting to know him. That is a shame. He is a great guy and a superior superintendent. The course was in wonderful condition, and it seems that he has banned poa from his large and intimidating putting surfaces. Joining Bruce were his assistants Bob Starry and Brian Wenrich. According to Bruce these two fine young superintendents are Aerate, amend and topdress - play in 1 hour on a smooth surface The only machine in the world that injects high volumes of dry material. Before you buy, contract your greens aeration to us. Tired of drill-and-fill and time-consuming greens aeration? The new Land Pride Dryject™ injects soil amendments or topdressing so fast you can aerate, amend, and topdress in one pass. You’re back in play in 1 hour on a smooth putting surface. 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Most of these prizes were the result of affiliate sponsorship. Each year we ask for sponsors and each year we get more companies helping us with their donations. With this help we were able to have four closest-to-the-pin contests and eight long-drive holes. Chris Boyle was the closest at 3 West and 7 South (Jacklin Seed/Simplot and Finch) with shots to 17 feet, 11 inches and 3 feet, 7 inches. Jacklin Seed/Simplot also sponsored the two other par threes. These were won by Tom Grimac (2 feet, 1 inch) and Lou Bosco (7 feet, 5 inches). We tried to set the long-drive contests up so everyone would have a chance, and I think it worked very nicely. The only adjustment that I can see we need is one for those people who are still hitting wood drivers (sorry, but it is my only chance to Continues on page 14 JAMES BARRETT ASSOCIATES, INC. GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION DESIGN AND CONSULTING JIM BARRETT PRESIDENT P.O.Box 853 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-744-8237 Fax 973-744-0457 When you spend 87 years listenings, you pick up few tips. To all of us at Toro, there is no better source of information for our product designers and distributor professionals than people like you. When we are able to listen to your ideas, address your concerns and answer your questions, we are better able to make products that get the job done. And get it done right. We're proud of our long-standing history, but were most excited about the future. After all, with a relationship we both can count on, who knows how far we’ll go? TORO www.toro.com 3191 Highway 22, Somerville, NJ 08876 Storr Tractor Company 908-722-9830 GCSANJ news Continued from page 12 win anything anymore). The USGA folks in attendance showed that their members can play this game, but they just can’t accept prizes. Kathy Antaya won the ladies division (Jacklin Seed/ Simplot), and she donated the prize to her new hero. That would be our friend Mr. Bill Murray. Jim Baird won one of the contests for all players (John Deere Landscape), and he donated it to a surprised Bruce Bailey (good choice, Jim). Other winners were Bob Prickett. He won twice, once on a hole sponsored by Sunbelt Rentals and another sponsored by Storr Tractor. Pat O’Neill (Torsilieri), Brian Wenrich (Simplot), Charlie Clarke (Lebanon Turf Products) and Vic Gerard (Lawn & Golf) completed this list of impressive winners. Mr. Gerard also had the low gross score of the day with a 75, while Chip Kern (87) took this honor in his handicap division. Jim Woods (70) and Harry Harsin (71) took low net for their side of the field, and Dennis DeSanctis, Sr. (68) and Keith Chapman (74) did the same in their division. Skin winners were Jay Antonelli, B. Bailey, Damon Berardo, PRESTIGE TREES Landscape Nursery LLC 732.446.7888 25’ Evergreens 30’ ShaDe Trees Don’t CUt-Transplant ÇoUrse References Golf Course Specialists D. DeSanctis, Jr., H. Harsin, C. Kern, Louie Lugo, Dave Mitchell, Bruce Peeples, Chip Presendofer, Roger Stewart and Jeff Wetterling. Almost 25 percent of the field earned a prize, so I hope the other 75 percent will come to our next meeting at Colts Neck so they can try and change their luck. A little practice before the meeting might help also. Bruce had such a good time that he wanted to know when we would be coming back. We will let some other courses host our meetings for a while, but we will not forget the wonderful day and we will get back as soon as possible. In the interim, Bruce, please thank everyone at the club for the extra effort that they made so our day would be so memorable. Thanks. 2002 LESLIE CUP PAIRINGS - FIRST ROUND All first round matches are to be completed by 5/31/02 and second round by 6/30/02. North Neufeld-Fallacaro vs McMonagle-MacCaulay (1st round) Remo-Hickey - bye (play the winner of the above match in 2nd round) Boyle-Sparta vs Krausz-Mongon (1st round) Inman-Weinert (play the winner of the above match in the 2nd round) Dobbie-O’Neill vs Farrell-Harsin (2nd round match) Griff-Wirth vs Barry-Pease (1st round) Presendofer-Regan - bye (play the winner of the above match in 2nd round) South All of these matches are first round matches Riggs-Weld vs Mitchell-Thompson Berardo-Murray vs Driscoll-O’Brien Mathis-Simpkins vs Owsik, F.-Owsik, J. Mishkin-Peterson vs. Baird-Murphy Carpinelli-Larson vs Fowler-Grieco Anasiewicz-Zelley vs Collura-Bosco Beakley-Benfield vs Cross-Woods Casteen-Strobel vs Grimac-Prickett GCSANJ announcements OBITUARY Eberhard R. Steiniger, 1905-2002 - Legendary Pine Valley G.C. superintendent Eberhard “Eb” Steiniger passed away on April 13, at the age of 96. Steiniger was an early member of the Greenkeepers Association of New Jersey, joining in 1929. He became a good friend of founding father John Anderson and often made available the use of Pine Valley for monthly meetings. He was taken up on his offers many times as attendees would benefit from Steiniger’s well known 10-acre turf nursery where he grew improved strains of creeping bentgrass. Eb was an active participant in the Rutgers winter turf school during the 1930s. He would later serve as director on the Rutgers University Turfgrass Advisory Board. In 1979, Steiniger was inducted into the New Jersey Turfgrass Association Hall-of-Fame. Other honors bestowed upon Eb were the Piper and Oakley award from the USGA and the Distinguished Service Award from the GCSAA. and 21 inches long. Cody’s big sister A.J. will take good care of him, and we congratulate the entire Gardiner family on this wonderful new addition to their family. Alfie is the South Jersey representative for Simplot Partners. MARK HUGHES RECEIVES CGCS The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America announced that Mark Hughes, superintendent of the Lower Course at the Baltusrol Golf Club, has attained the designation of Certified Golf Course Superintendent. The title of CGCS following his name demonstrates Mark’s commitment to the highest level of professional excellence in golf course management. Hughes joins 38 fellow New Jersey superintendents and 1,800 superintendents worldwide as being certified by the GCSAA. Congratulations, Mark! BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS David (Bunker Hill G.C.) and Cynthia Fowler brought a beautiful young girl into this world on April 11, 2002. Her name is Meghan Nicole Fowler, and she tipped the scales at 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Everyone is doing well. Alfie and Suanne Gardiner are proud to announce the birth of Cody Stephen on April 2, 2002. 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I had the opportunity to review several dozen resumes that were sent. While reading the diverse array of resumes, I was able to come up with several conclusions on what to do and especially what not to do when applying for a new job. I thought that I would share several of these conclusions here. I am not a professional resume or cover letter writer. There is a lot of good information out there already that will be of help. I do want to highlight a few things that you should never forget. person. I saw a resume that was addressed to “Mr. Kenrick.” Kenrick, unfortunately, is the name of the street where the club is located. Also, state on your cover letter where you learned of the job notice. This is helpful to employers when they advertise in the future. Your resume should be crisp, clean and to the point. Make sure you list your work experience in chronological order from most to least recent. The length should be one to two pages, depending on your experience. If you would like a longer resume, I would suggest bringing that one with you to the interview, but sending the smaller one. You don’t want to get the reader bogged down with too much information all at once. If you graduated from college, please be sure to write on your resume what kind of degree you received. This lets the reader know that you did, in fact, graduate. Typographical errors are non-existent in any good resume and cover letter. I cannot stress this enough. Spell check your resume thoroughly. Do not rely on the computer spell checker to this for you. The computer cannot differentiate between the words “is” and “if,” “an” and “and,” or “the” and “then.” A good rule of thumb is to have at least three other people proofread your resume. You would think that “hint” would be another no-brainer. I have, however, seen some poorly checked resumes. One individual was applying for the job of “supernatant.” Another had a sentence in his cover letter that needed the addition of at least two periods. The winner was the person who stated he “performs high quilty work.” Just when you think you have your resume perfect, another typographical error rears its ugly head. The Presentation This should be simple enough. Send your resume and cover letter on some nice paper and drop it in the mail. Well, that will Continues on page 17 When service counts, you can trust Alpine the Care of Trees to deliver Please call today to have a certified arborist visit your trees. • 201-445-4949 Alpine the care of trees www.thecareoftrees.com The Cover Letter and Resume When writing your cover letter, keep it brief and simple. Your purpose here is to show why you are the best person for the job. You do not want to rehash everything that is in your resume—which is why you have a resume. The cover letter must include the position for which you are applying. This may seem like a no-brainer, but you would be surprised how many people omit this obvious step. If a company is searching for candidates for multiple positions (as we were), they need to know what position you want. Include your name, address and phone number on the cover letter as well as the resume. You want the company to be able to contact you for an interview, don’t you? Be sure that you are addressing your resume to the correct Reed Perrine Fertilizers • Grass Seed • Control Products MAIN STREET • TENNENT NJ 07763 SALES, INC. Your Partners For Total Control CLEARY 800-222-1065 ext. 5 Chris Zelley • Matt Anasiewicz • Keith Haines • Greg Mendina GCSAA news Continued from page 16 surely do the job, but there are some things to keep in mind. As I just mentioned, be sure to use high quality paper. Standard white paper does not suffice. Keep it simple and use some sort of off- white or ivory colored paper that is slightly heavier stock. Be sure to leave the regular sized envelopes in the store and buy large ones (9” x 12”). You do not want to fold your resume. Leave it flat. Be sure that when you print your resume that your ink cartridge is not almost empty. This could cause it to look weak and streaky. Also, let the ink dry before handling it. You do not want to smudge the ink and ruin your look. In addition, be sure to choose a decent font before you do any printing. Times New Roman or Arial are more than sufficient. Do not use anything that will detract from what you are trying to do, which is get someone to read your resume. Also, be sure to use a font size that is not too small. Lastly, this sentence should be absent from your resume: “References available upon request.” Send them! What are you waiting for? Put them right in the package you are dropping in the mail. If a potential employer is interested, let him call your references right away. And be sure the folks on your reference page know they may get a phone call. Sending Your Resume When it comes to sending your resume we can start using the word NEVER. As in, NEVER fax or e-mail your resume. While modem technology is a wonderful thing, it does not do a good job of presenting your resume in a flattering manner. I saw one faxed resume where all the words on the page were “scrunched up,” making it unreadable. Several e-mailed resumes came through looking like they were written by a one-year-old. That is, unintelligible. If you have reached the deadline and need to fax or e-mail your resume, I would highly recommend following that up with a hard copy sent by mail. Some people suggest sending a resume overnight or by express mail in order to make it more noticeable. If you don’t mind spending $30 to do this, then go right ahead. I don’t really think it is necessary to get your resume there early so it can sit in the pile for two weeks before it gets picked up. 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Letting the interviewer know you are still interested and available is never a bad thing. Be sure to check your messages and answer them promptly. If a second interview is requested, you want to be there. Face it, if you cannot be reached for a second interview, you won’t get one. And you can forget about the job. Final Thoughts Resume and cover letter writing is not an easy task. You may find it to be too daunting to do it yourself. Consider hiring a professional resume writer. GCSAA has a service that will write your resume for you for a nominal fee. They will also critique your resume free of charge. I would highly recommend taking advantage of this service. With some time and effort, you can have a resume that stands out in the pile of dozens. And by remembering the advice garnered in this article, you can avoid having your hard work immediately tossed into the round file. Nobody believes that someone who does “high quilty work as a supernatant” is going to do high quality work as a superintendent. RESUME SERVICES Resume Critiquing Fax or send us your resume and a career development specialist will critique it free of charge. We will help identify errors and strengthen your wording. To take advantage of this service, simply fax your resume to career development at 502- 339-7030 or e-mail it to us at career@gcsaa.org. Continues on page 19 Pavelec Bros. Golf Course Construction Co. Professionalism and Excellence in the Construction of New and Renovation Work. ♦Large and small crews for any size job ♦Rock Walls ♦Pond Construction / Pond Dredging ♦All equipment necessary ♦ Extensive drainage design ♦Certified Irrigation Contractor Fax: 1-973-667-6599 1-973-667-1643 AEC fight night On May 3,2002, the Alliance for Environmental Concerns thought out of the box and sponsored a Golden Gloves Tournament for all of their members, family and friends. It turned out to be a great evening. Almost everyone was there for their first boxing match ever and with the ringside seats, it was quite an experience. Cocktails and dinner got the crowd into the mood for the first bout, and they were not disappointed. Every weight class had their three rounds of fun, and I don’t think any of our members felt the need to get into the ring. That is a dangerous place. Lots of pictures were taken, but they could not reproduce some of the amazing sights that one sees at a fight. You really had to be there, so if this opportunity comes around again I would suggest that you sign up early. John Wantz and Ken Kubik are quite happy that their opponents did not show up to fight. GCSAA news Continued from page 18 Resume Writing Does your resume need help? For $50, we can write your resume for you. We’ll provide you with a completed resume, five bond copies with matching envelopes and a master copy for reproduction. 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It says a lot about the people in our industry and the respect they have for Rutgers and what this University does for all of us. The weather for the day was beautiful, and Trent Inman and his staff had the course in extraordinary condition. I hope they know how much this adds to the success of the tournament. John Buechner, Dr. Dick Caton, Dr. Bruce Clarke and Steve Chirip had all of their volunteers prepared and in place long before the first players got to the course. Upon arrival everyone was pleasantly Continues on page 21 Host superintendent Trent Inman (center) flanked by Doug Larson (left) and Greg Nichol enjoy the post-golf activities at the Rutgers Turfgrass Classic. Shearon Golf SHEARON A division of Shearon Environmental Design Company Construction /Maintenance Restorations / Renovations Arboriculture Design Drainage Experts Custom Spray Applicators Certified Irrigation Installers It’s Time To Take A Closer Look At How You Deal with Stress. 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Not bad for a fundraiser, but this is where our premiere sponsors are so important. Aventis, BASF, Bayer, Storr Tractor and Syngenta continue to give back to the industry. Bayer also donated 65 dozen golf balls. They do this every year and it really is appreciated. The golf ended too quickly as it always does, but the wonderful food, conversation and camaraderie kept everyone happy and content. When the prizes were announced it seemed that it could have been a normal monthly GCSANJ meeting. On the East Course the low gross team of Tom Ashfield, John Farrell, Doug Larson and Randy Rider combined three eagles with their birdies to shoot a 59. The low net team with a 61 was the GCSANJ team. This team was comprised of Paul Dotti, Jim McNally, Glenn Miller and Bruce Peeples. The 63 from Dennis DeSanctis, Sr., Dave Pease, Paul Selmon and Rolf Strobel made them our gross winners on the West Course, while net honors here went to Ray Liotta, Marie Pompei, Nancy Sadlon and Bob Zelley. 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Kathy again donated her winnings, and this time she chose the host superintendent who in turn gave it to his assistant. If Kathy keeps winning she may decide to give up her job with the USGA so she can sell her prizes on the open market. There are too many thanks to mention everybody, but everyone knows what they did and they can see how successful we were because of their efforts. Let’s just keep up this good work for next year’s event and make sure to put the date on your calendar when it is announced. Your Trees Deserve the Best of Care! All Phases of Tree Care: Residential and Commercial BARTLETT BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS www.bartlett.com Local Offices: Denville Lebanon 973-983-1840 908-735-6619 Ridgewood 201-444-0002 S. Plainfield 908-561-9440 The Classic brings out many celebrities including Jeff Wetterling, Dave McGhee and Dr. Indyk. 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Soils Steve Chirip - Dean Snyder - Dave Cammarota (800) 899-7645, (410) 335-3700 E/T EQUIPMENT CO. John Deere Golf & turf distributor Dick Neufeld - Tom Fallarcaro - Kevin Collins (914) 271-6126 FERTL-SOIL TURF SUPPLY Golf Course Supplies, Topdressing & Divot Mixes Marty Futyma - Cathy Futyma-Brown (908) 322-6132 FINCH TURF EQUIPMENT John Deere Turf Equipment Dennis DeSanctis, Fred Blaicher,Jon Barlok (215) 661-0390 FLORATINE PRODUCTS GROUP Soil Analysis, Biostimulants, Soil Amendments Richard Hendrickson (609)714-1151 GOLF CARS, INC. Golf Car & Utility Vehicle Jon Schneider, John Czerwinski (215) 340-0880 GRASS ROOTS, INC. Distributor of Golf Course Maintenance Supplies Ken Kubik - Keith Kubik - Jay McKenna (973) 361 -5943; Fax (973) 895-1388 JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES Hunter Golf Chuck Gooding (800) 642-3706 REES JONES, INC. Golf Course Design Rees Jones (973) 744-4031 KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY, INC. Irrigation Distributors to Golf Willliam F.Koonz,Sr. (973)379-9314 LEBANON TURF PRODUCTS Fertilizer, Seed, Mulch, Control Products John Farrell (800) 532-0090 LEON'S SOD FARMS Sod Diane Leon (908) 713-9496; Fax (908) 730-7454 LESCO, INC. Manufacturer and Supplier to the Green Industry Craig Lambert - (973) 663-3368 Brad Simpkins - (609) 758-7620 Greg Moran - Tim Reinagel (800) 321-5325 WILFRED MacDONALD, INC. Turf Equipment Tim Kerwin - Chris Hunt - Mike Pelrine (888) 831-0891 ; www.wilfredmacdonald.com RALPH McGILLAN EXCAVATING LLC Lakes & Ponds Ralph (609) 655-2281 JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, INC. Golf Course Construction/Paving Joseph J. Mercadante - Robert T. Mercadante (973) 467-8622; Fax (973) 467-2225 SHEARON GOLF Golf Course Design/Build/Maintenance R.K. Chip Kern,CGCS (609) 466-0666 SIMPLOT PARTNERS Suppliers of Fertilizers, Seed, Protectorants and Specialty Products to the Golf Course Industry Fran Berdine - (845) 361-4105 Alfie Gardiner - (610) 278-6762 (800) 228-6656 STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Turf and Irrigation Equipment Blair Quin - Rick Krok - Bruce Wild (908) 722-9830 WILLIAM STOTHOFF CO., INC. Well Drilling, Pump Sales and Service David C. Stothoff- Bill Snyder (908) 782-2717; Fax (908) 782-4131 STULL EQUIPMENT COMPANY Turf Equipment, Seed and Fertilizer Charlie McGill - Bob Fetzko (800) 724-1024 SYNGENTA Turf Products John Fowler (610) 998-2896 TEE AND GREEN SOD INC. Sod Supply and Installation Owen Regan - David Wallace (401)789-8177 THE TERRE CO. Grass Seed, Fertilizer, Chemicals, Top Dressing Byron Johnson - Bob Schreiner - Pat O'Neill -John Salisbury (973) 473-3393 TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION Golf Course Supplier Buddy Rizzio - Ron Lake - Jim Dempsey (973) 263-1234 TURFNET Information Services Peter L. McCormick (800)314-7929 UNITED HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY Fertilizer, Grass Seed, Chemicals Gerald Fountain - Richard Baker - Keith Lord -Tom Hughes (732) 296-8448 Rich Bernard-(609) 414-9185 WESTCHESTER TURF SUPPLY INC. Accuform - Paraide - Standard Pesticides - Fertilizer - Seed Bob Lippman, Sr., Bob Lippman, Jr. (845) 621 -5067; Fax (845) 621-7180 ♦ New Patrons for 2002 METRO TURF SPECIALISTS Customers Our Top Priority Scott Apgar, Ernie Steinhofer, Dennis Petruzzelli, Scott Tretera Office - (888) 217-1039; Fax (203) 743-0458 MONTCO PRODUCTS/SURFSIDE ZAP! Defoamer & Surfside Wetting Agents: Liquid, Granular, Pellets Bob Oechsle - (215) 836-4992 Information/Orders - (800) 401-0411 NATIONAL SEED COMPANY Seed & Seeding Supplies Ken Griepentrog - George Rosenberg (732) 247-3100 P & P EXCAVATING INC. Excavating, Ponds & Lakes Bob Laner (973) 227-2030, (973) 227-2819 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Premium Top-Dressing & Construction Mixes, Green Sand Divot Mixes, Bunker Sands, Cart Paths, Turf Blankets Jim Kelsey (800) 247-2326, (908) 637-4191 PAVELEC BROS. GOLF COURSE CONSTRUC­ TION CO. INC. Golf Course Construction/Renovation Anthony Pavelec,Jr. (973) 667-1643 PENNINK ARRIMOUR GOLF Golf Course Construction & Irrigation Tom Ristau - Rick Shriver, Irrigation - Brian Ruhl (215)914-2490; Fax (215) 893-4767 PLANT FOOD CO. INC. Fertilizer Supplier Ted Platz - Anthony Rippel (Rip) - Tom Weinert (609) 448-0935, (800) 562-1291 E-mail pfc@plantfoodco.com REED & PERRINE SALES INC. Fertilizer, Seed, Control Products Chris Zelley (732) 580-2603 RIGGI PAVING INC. Asphalt, Concrete Frank S. Riggi, Jr. (201)943-3913 SADLON ENVIRONMENTAL Environmental Consultant Nancy Sadlon - John Sadlon (732) 560-9377 GEORGE SCHOFIELD CO., INC. Golf Course Maintenance & Construction Materials Adam Geiger - Wes Perrine (732) 356-0858 SEETON TURF WAREHOUSE A Distributor of Golf Course Maintenance Supplies Lance Seeton - (856) 802-1713 Steve Rudich - (610) 253-4003 Mark Coffey - (609) 653-6900 KOONZ Sprinkler Supply, Inc. Irrigation supplier to the Golf Course Superintendent No one knows irrigation like Koonz 800-772-8486 39 Waverly Avenue, P.O. Box 55 Springfield, NJ 07081 Rain Bird GREEN-RELEAF«