ISSUE 4: 2018 / VOLUME 48 2018 AWARD WINNERS SHAUN M. BARRY DSA AWARD RECIPIENT MARK D. KUHNS, CGCS Matthew Castagna hosts the GCSANJ Chapter MEMBER Championship OF THE YEAR KEITH BENNETT, CGCS 2018 GCSANJ SPONSOR PARTNERS 21 PLATINUM PARTNERS 36 GOLD PARTNERS SILVER PARTNERS THE GREENERSIDE | 5 Contents GCSAA NEWS 28 Insight from our Field Representative, Kevin Doyle. DEPARTMENTS 03 President's Message 06 Member News 18 15 Questions T.H. Riggs Miller 26 34 Through the Decades Photo Pages 15 A GCSANJ history lesson. GCSANJ Awards 21 Recipients of the 2018 Member of the Year and Distinguished Service Awards. 32 ON THE COVER The Ask Skyway Golf Course at Lincoln Calling all movie buffs! Park West, Jersey City, NJ. Michael Tardogno, Golf Course Superintendent THE GREENERSIDE | 1 Our Contributors Editor in Chief : Todd Raisch, CGCS Graphics Editor: Lance Rogers, CGCS Design & Layout Editor: Maureen Sharples Photography Editor: Shaun Barry Contributing Writers: Shaun Barry, Ken Kubik, Maureen Sharples, Doug Vogel, Darrell Marcinek, CGCS Officers: Russell Harris, President Jeremy Hreben, CGCS, Vice President Matthew Castagna, Secretary Joe Kinlin, Treasurer Gary Arlio, Past President Directors: District I- Todd Raisch, CGCS District II- Jamie Devers District III- Tom Higgins District IV- Steve Juhring At-Large: Michael Tardogno Tyson Karcher Fred Parcells Lance Rogers, CGCS Commercial Representatives Brian Gjelsvik & Rob Johnson Rutgers Liaisons Dr. Bruce Clarke & Dr. James Murphy Executive Director Maureen Sharples GCSANJ Newsletter is published four times a year. © 2019 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. THE GREENERSIDE | 2 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Russell Harris, Chapter President Galloping Hill Golf Course 21 MIND OVER MATTER As we anticipate the season to start, these few weeks give us the opportunity to relax and reflect. I feel it’s more important than ever to take this time to focus on ourselves. Whether it is mentally, physically, or emotionally, the health of our minds and bodies is not something that should be compromised or placed on the back burner. The trials and tribulations of 2018 are hopefully behind us for good, but we all know that even in the good years, our jobs are probably one of the more stressful ones around. Many of the challenges we face are brought to us by things completely beyond our control which in turn causes stress. With that being said, it’s imperative that we all take time to focus on ourselves. The stigma surrounding mental health these days makes it harder for some of us to admit, confront, and treat head-on. We in the golf industry are just as susceptible to these problems as any other person in any other industry. If the care involves talking to someone, going for a run, or simply watching a good movie then DO IT. The tools and resources for accomplishing all of those things are all around us and are readily available. If you feel the need, make that call to have a talk, hit the gym or go for that run, or simply throw the tv on and take that time just for you. In order for us to be good grass growers, good leaders, good spouses, good parents, and even better people, our focus needs to be our own self- care. A strong sense of self and a positive mindset will always trickle down to the people around you. Without proper health, in any sense of the word, we as people cannot begin to realize our true potential in life and how much our presence influences the those around us. Sincerely, RUSSELL HARRIS Chapter President THE GREENERSIDE | 3 FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Maureen Sharples 21 CAREER CHECK-UP If I had to guess I would say most of us have gone into a job interview and have been asked the ubiquitous question, “Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?” Looking back on your answer, did you achieve your goal? Does that answer still apply to your current situation? When was the last time you sat down and reviewed your 36 long and short-term career goals? Many of us can become complacent in our current position and lose sight of goals. These goals can be becoming a superintendent, reaching a high sales quota, or planning retirement. Whether you have been in your current role for twenty years or just starting out, every professional should give themselves a career check-up once a Let's Connect year. Maybe the question might be “Where don’t you see yourself in 48 five or ten years?” Take some time to review your resume, edit or start a portfolio, or 973-812-0710 review your professional reference list. You may not be looking to make a move today but being prepared will help you progress in your goals. As a member of GCSAA, there are a great number of professional resources at your fingertips. The GCSAA website offers msharples@gcsanj.org contract/salary negations tips, portfolio templates, public speaking and presentation advice, and resume building. The website is also helpful if you are looking to hire a new member for your team. There are a variety of job description templates and interview questions to @GCSANJ1926 help you find the right candidate. In addition to these resources, be sure to update your LinkedIn profile. This is typically one of the first tools used to research potential candidates. It is a great platform to highlight your specific facebook.com/gcsanj skills or successful projects/initiatives. I am always here for assistance and guidance or even to proof your professional documents. Just reach out, I am here to help. MAUREEN SHARPLES Executive Director, GCSANJ THE GREENERSIDE | 4 MEMBER NEWS GROWING FAMILIES Tyler Otero of Harrell's and his wife Meredith welcomed their son, Charlie on December 29th. MOVERS AND SHAKERS Greg Boring is the new Director of Grounds & Golf Maintenance at Baltusrol Golf Club. Greg was previously the Director of Clubhouse and Grounds Operations at The Country Club of Scranton. THE GREENERSIDE | 9 MEMBER NEWS NEW MEMBERS Kathy Tendura Matthew Sullivan Class AF, Britton Industries Class A, Bunker Hill Golf Course Thomas Tresnan Jim Miner Class C, Spring Brook Country Club Class AF, Ewing Irrigation Zachary Kulikowski Joseph Postorino Class C, Spring Brook Country Club Class AF, AWT Environmental Services Jon Souliere Matthew Bruno Class AF, Foley Inc Class C, Black Bear Golf Club Alison Flynn Tim Davisson Class AF, Shearon Environmental Design Class AF, Davisson Golf THE GREENERSIDE | 8 SAVE THE DATE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR UPCOMING 2019 EVENTS! SPRING EDUCATION DAY March 14th Galloping Hill Golf Course Host: Russ Harris DISTRICT 2 GOLF MEETING May 21st Metuchen Golf & C.C. Host: Jason Osterhoudt DISTRICT 1 GOLF MEETING June 12th (Nine & Dine) The Ridgewood Country Club Host: Todd Raisch, CGCS CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP October 21st The Ridge at Back Brook Host: Alan Bean THE GREENERSIDE | 8 THE STANLEY CUP & THE LESLIE CUP Stanley Cup Leslie Cup Rob Johnson of Fisher & Son and Josh Kopera of Harrell's and Rob Arnts of Stanton Ridge C.C. Gabe Wochley of Glen Ridge C.C. claimed the Stanley Cup in their final claimed the Leslie Cup in their final round against Jeff Haas of Golf Cart round against Tony Hooks of Due Services and Joe Kinlin of Bea Ley G.C. Process and Brett Scales of Navesink at The Bedens Brook Club. C.C. at Bayonne Golf Club. GCSANJ is an official club with the NJSGA. As a member benefit, we offer all members a free GHIN number. To register, please contact Maureen Sharples, Executive Director msharples@gcsanj.org THE GREENERSIDE | 9 MEMBER NEWS RUTGERS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS At the recent Rutgers Scholarship Awards Banquet, Jennifer Torres was presented with the Professional Golf Turf Management School Award For Professional Excellence. Presenting the award is Dr. Richard Edwards. Dr. Edwards is the past Chancellor for Rutgers University and is currently the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at Rutgers University. This award is only given to one graduate each year. It is an honor given to a graduate who has utilized the knowledge gained at Rutgers to successfully move forward in their chosen profession. Jennifer grew up on a farm and has never been afraid of hard work. Her strong work ethic and her desire to be the best superintendent that she could have led her to her current position as Superintendent at Makefield Highlands Golf Club. This award is well deserved. GCSANJ FOUNDATION RUTGERS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS The GCSANJ Foundation presented 3 scholarships at the Rutgers Scholarship Awards Banquet. The winners are shown below. L-R: Austin Grimshaw ( Graduate Student ), Yuanshu ( Henry ) Qu ( Graduate Student ), Raquel Swartz (Undergraduate Student ). Representing the Foundation is Les Carpenter, CGCS and representing the GCSANJ is Maureen Sharples. THE GREENERSIDE | 10 WAYNE REMO (862) 209-8243 CHAD MATHIEU (914) 539-5675 SHAWN REYNOLDS (401) 486-9133 FRANK JACHEO (732) 489-1442 THE GREENERSIDE | 22 LOCAL BOY SCOUTS WORK WITH MEMBER NEWS SOMERSET COUNTY GOLF COURSES By Darrell Marcinek, CGCS Director of Golf Maintenance, Somerset County Park Commission This year I was contacted by two separate Boy Scouts looking for service projects to fulfill their requirements to become Eagle Scouts. It needed to be a small-scale project with a 6-8 hour service window. In the past, I’ve had scouts build bat boxes and birdhouses and many of these are still intact throughout the five golf courses. In fact, we have a plethora of extras on hand to replace any rotted or damaged structures. After some brainstorming, I came up with the idea of having the scouts build butterfly hibernation boxes and owl boxes. Brandon Mark from Basking Ridge constructed butterfly hibernation boxes. Butterfly boxes offer a safe, secure location for butterflies to hibernate or metamorphosize. Tyler Tomczak from Hillsborough constructed Barn owl boxes. Barn owl boxes have a unique design allowing owls to safely nest without having to worry about predators (raccoons) entering the dwelling. The main reason for selecting these boxes is, of course, to promote the environment, but also satisfy goals we have set with the River-friendly Golf Course program, Groundwater Guardian Green Site initiative and Audubon International. I highly recommend taking part in these voluntary programs and also reaching out to your local scouts as there is always an opportunity to give back to your community and help a local scout achieve his or her goal. THE GREENERSIDE | 12 THE GREENERSIDE | 4 REWRITING GCSANJ HISTORY... the truth about Riggs Miller By Doug Vogel Golf Course Superintendent, Preakness Valley Golf Course The year was 1926 and greenkeeping associations were just starting to pop up around the country. The New Jersey boys were one of those pioneering groups. They first met at John Anderson’s Crestmont Country Club to hear him speak of the need for unity and brotherhood amongst fellow greenkeepers. Anderson’s dynamic personality impressed the small group and they left Crestmont that day having sown the seeds for what would become the New Jersey Greenkeeping Association. Curiously, John Anderson- a leader among leaders- wasn’t chosen to become the first president. That historical footnote belongs to a gentleman by the name of Riggs Miller. Fast forward to 1998. The 75th anniversary of the GCSANJ was three years away and it was suggested that a history of the association be put in writing. I don’t remember if I was asked or if I Fisher Ad volunteered, but I do remember having a tremendous amount of fun researching and But this was the late 1990s and researching skills writing it. The process started by going through were only as good as your knowledge of the six dusty cardboard boxes filled with three Dewey Decimal System and the operation of the quarters of a century of papers, directories and two animals known as the Microfiche and the meeting minutes. As was my good fortune, the Microfilm machines. The internet was in its late Dr. Henry Indyk at some point during his infancy and historical databases were pretty tenure as Executive Director of the association, much nonexistent. I was barely computer literate had all the paperwork neatly cataloged and filed anyway. So after months of using these old-school by year starting with 1926. This provided the bulk research techniques, countless revisions and fact of association history but there were some gaps checking, the GCSANJ 75th Anniversary Journal that needed to be filled and trips to the USGA was published and sent to members for their research library was necessary. reading pleasure. But what about Riggs Miller? THE GREENERSIDE | 12 Riggs Miller was listed in the 1932 membership Twenty years ago I had little information on Miller directory as having been the first president of the but now I’m able to Google Earth his address and association serving from 1926-1927. He was the see that the house he lived in still exists! greenkeeper of the Richmond County Country Club in Staten Island and he was a charter And then there is the smoking gun I recently member as well. Yes, a greenkeeper from New unearthed with all this new technology about our York was New Jersey’s first president. And that’s first president. Mr. Miller authored his articles all the information I could come up with in 1998 under the name T.H. Riggs-Miller. His obituary about Riggs Miller. revealed that he moved to the Midwest and set up a turf and architecture business and his full name In the ensuing years, the internet exploded and was Thomas Henry Riggs-Miller. My original became a powerful resource-a researchers dream research led me to believe that Riggs was his first come true. Newspaper and magazine archives name. And why wouldn’t I? All our association where made available. Club histories, historical files were printed or written Riggs Miller. No photos, and film could be searched all from the initials, no first names. Just Riggs Miller. Riggs comfort of your desk. Type a few words and the sounded like it could be a cool nickname for a Google search engine spewed out pages and greenkeeper so I went with it. I assumed. And you pages of previously unknown Riggs Miller all know the saying that goes along with the word information. I learned Riggs Miller came over assume. from England and established himself as a top- notch greenkeeper in the Metropolitan area. He We now need to right this wrong that I started was a prolific writer on greenkeeping topics and have perpetuated for the past two decades. having been published in The National Please join me by uniting together in the Greenkeeper, Golfdom, and Golf Illustrated. He formation of the T. H. Riggs Miller Appreciation was an active charter member of the National Society which will allow us to petition the board Association of Greenkeepers of America (now to revise our history. A true greenkeeping GCSAA). He became a naturalized citizen on industry pioneer, Thomas Henry Riggs-Miller December 2, 1930 while living at 123 Bache Ave deserves nothing less. in the New Dorp section of Staten Island while employed by Richmond County CC. THE GREENERSIDE | 10 THE GREENERSIDE | 7 15 QUESTIONS WITH FRED PARCELLS INTERVIEW By Todd Raisch, CGCS As the newest member of the Association Board of Directors, Fred Parcells III of Shackamaxon Country Club recently sat down with The Greenerside to discuss his career, family, and Shackamaxon. 1. Tell us a little about where you are from? I grew up in a military family and had the opportunity to live in many places including Illinois, California, and Georgia. My family moved to Middlesex, NJ in 1993. Currently, I live in the neighboring town of Dunellen, NJ. 2. How long have you worked at Shackamaxon Country Club? I started at Shackamaxon in February of 2014 as the Assistant Superintendent and became the Superintendent at the end of 2016. 3. What are some of the major changes you have seen since you have been there? This could be a story of its own. But to keep it short 5. What are your interests outside of work? there has been a lot of work done to accommodate the I love spending time with my family and watching new construction at Shack. With a new main entrance to both my daughters play basketball and grow into the the club and new homes being built in the middle of the beautiful ladies they are becoming. property we have been very busy. To list a couple of the major changes that needed to be done to make this 6. Tell us about your family? happen was to completely rebuild the 13th hole, I was lucky to marry my amazing wife in 2003, and we relocate the 9th tee and fairway, rebuild the 2nd tee were blessed with two daughters, Isabel and Addison. after a water main was installed. We removed and We enjoy taking family trips to NYC and the beach. relocated irrigation main lines and over 100 irrigation My wife is a teacher, so needless to say, our schedules heads. We are still working on putting it all back conflict. Her summers off are my summers on. together but it has been a great project to be a part of from day one. 7. Why did you become a superintendent? I began my first job on Fort Sheridan Golf Course, a 4. What is your favorite aspect of working on a golf military golf course on Fort Sheridan Army Base in course? Illinois. Like most of us, I just fell in love with being on No day is the same. Every day you come to work with a the course and fulfilling the quest: providing the plan for the day and most of the time the plan changes in optimal playing surface to play. I decided to turn my the first hour. Being able to handle the change and job into a profession and attended SUNY Cobleskill to working with the staff to overcome the challenge of the get an education in Turf Grass Management. My first day is what makes this career both a passion and an position out of college was with Matt Dobbie at obsession. Bamm Hollow Country Club, and with his guidance, I learned that this career is the most amazing job in the world. THE GREENERSIDE | 14 8. What are the unique aspects of Shackamaxon’s course? Shack was designed by A.W. Tillinghast over 100 years ago in 1916. We have the only island green hole built on a course. The fact that the course still plays as Tillinghast intended and still challenges the members and guests is one of its most unique features. 9. What are your biggest on course challenges at Shackamaxon? Water! This year too much instead of too little. We had a lot of challenges with drainage as most of the course drainage was installed many years ago. Currently, run- off from the surrounding creeks competes with the course drainage. We spent a lot of the summer running trash pumps to remove water from the playing surfaces 10. What does a typical summer day look like for you 12. With the rich history of Shackamaxon and the at Shackamaxon? Tillinghast design, were there any challenges you had I get to the club in plenty of time before the crew comes to overcome during the ownership changeover in and the sun comes up. I drive the course and make including the construction of housing on the course? sure there are no major issues that need to be When I started at Shack, the new ownership was in addressed, enjoying a fleeting moment of solitude. place for about two years. All I can say is that working Then, at the staff meeting, we review the morning for Metropolitan Golf and Mr. Schiavone has been assignments. When the crew gets going on the course, I amazing. The ownership is very hands-on and is check in on them and make sure everything is going as always looking to help improve the club. When planned, but on any given day you will find me alongside changes to the course needed to be made, there was a them, knee deep in mud or chain saw in hand. lot of thought and research dedicated to keeping the Tillinghast design intact. The new #13 hole was made 11. Any changes or projects that you would like to see to make room for the new club entrance and was at Shackamaxon? designed after a Tillinghast hole design. We just finished a major drainage project on the 14th fairway and have more planned for this winter. We are 13. You recently joined the GCSANJ Board of also working on a tree pruning and removal plan. Last Directors. Why did you decide to run and what goals year we started a very aggressive soil modification would you like to see the Board pursue? program to our greens Through lots of aeration and I decided to run for the Board to try to give back to the topdressing we are working to accomplish. Next on the GCSANJ. I have been a member for many years and list would be to do some drill and filling to get to the thought it was time to try and help keep the next level in the soil profile of the greens. association strong. All members of the Board work at courses and volunteer their time. I wanted to be a part of that and learn from the experience of other dedicated superintendents. My first goal is to just take it all in. It has been amazing to see what it takes to make it all work. I have been asked to work with the membership committee, so now I just want to get my feet wet and help in any way possible. THE GREENERSIDE | 15 14. What is the most difficult part of your job? Turning it off; just ask my wife! I’m a workaholic and I love being at the course. And even when you step away, you can’t get it out of your head. A sunny day is just that to the laymen, but to us, it’s a potential threat or a potential blessing…as is a rainy day or a humid day or a frost...you get it. That quest for perfection is in your blood and hard to ignore. 15. And just for fun, list four things we don’t know about you? 1) My father works with me at the course. 2) I love to play. But don’t play enough. 3) I’m a fan of The Fan . 4) Despite the gourmet chef in the kitchen, I eat grilled cheese for lunch every day. THE GREENERSIDE | 15 2018 SHAUN M. BARRY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT MARK D. KUHNS, CGCS By Shaun Barry The Distinguished Service Award is the highest Most named other people that they felt were honor any GCSANJ member can receive. Its first more worthy. As it turns out most of those winner was Al Radko from the USGA Green named eventually did win. Section in 1986. Since then this award has been presented every year. Many of these names are Any GCSANJ member can nominate an not familiar to some of our current members but individual for the DSA or the MOTY. They are each winner was chosen because of a lifetime of asked to include supporting information that service to the GCSANJ and the turfgrass industry. should be considered in the decision-making process. The MOTY is chosen by the current I have known all of these people and none of GCSANJ BODs because they all know the these individuals ever did anything to try and win nominees. The DSA committee is comprised of this award. They were too busy doing their jobs past presidents of the GCSANJ because they to even consider receiving this award. Everyone will know the nominees and what they have that I have spoken to was overwhelmed by this done in their careers. honor but they expressed their opinion that they hadn’t done anything worthy of being chosen for As I stated in the title, Mark Kuhns was chosen the DSA. this year. He was one of three deserving THE GREENERSIDE |21 candidates and my guess is that those two will win in the near future. We have all gotten to know Mark in his position of Director of Grounds at Baltusrol for the past twenty years. I won’t include everything that he has done since he started working on a golf course when he was eight years old. I will just present a partial list of some of his highlights. Past President of the Mountains & Valley GCSA Past Trustee of the GCSAA Environmental Institute Former member of Penn State University Agronomy Advisory Council Served on the O.J. Noer Foundation BODs. Member of the Tri-State Turfgrass Research Foundation Past Director of the PA Turfgrass Council GCSAA Chairman For Student Relations Committee GCSANJ representative to NJGIC Current president of NJGIC Hosted 2 PGAs, 1 USGA Amateur, and 1 USGA Junior Amateur at Baltusrol Golf Club As you can see, Mark has always been active Hosted 2 US Open Championships wherever he has been. He has worked in PA and In 1993, Mark brought 5 staff members from NJ supporting their associations. He supports Oakmont to rake bunkers for the US Open. He Turfgrass Research anywhere because it will help and his staff members raked bunkers the everyone. He was recognized with the 2016 PA entire week to help Joe Flaherty. Joe never Turfgrass DSA and now is our GCSANJ DSA forgot his generosity and professionalism. winner. Host course for the 2017 Can/Am Cup Hosted Rutgers Turfgrass students and The committee chose wisely because Mark has instructors every year since 2012. dedicated his working life to improving the status Supports the Rutgers Turfgrass Field days of all who work in our industry. His name is added every year by bringing his entire staff of to this list continues the tradition of honoring interns. great service. Hosted the GCSANJ Hospitality Suite at 2005 and 2016 National PGA Championships. GCSAA Past President THE GREENERSIDE | 22 Celebration of Golf 2018 MEMBER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT KEITH BENNETT, CGCS By Maureen Sharples Each year our members are given the opportunity Affairs Representative for our chapter all while to nominate a fellow member who has shown being a devoted husband and father to his wife great dedication and service to our chapter for Lauren and young children Briana and Beau. the Member of the Year Award. This year, the To say that Keith is dedicated to this industry Board of Directors received several nominations and our community is an understatement. all for the same person. The nomination forms were filled with sentiments about dedication, His passion for the golf industry started as a commitment, generosity, and strong friendship. teenager working in the pro shop and golf On behalf of the chapter, I am proud to award range at Mattawang Golf Club in his hometown Keith Bennett, CGCS as our unanimous and of Belle Mead. The superintendent quickly deserving recipient of the Member of the Year recruited him to the grounds crew, and he award. spent his days working in both departments. He continued his education at Messiah College Keith wears many hats. He is a Technical Sales and then graduating from the Penn State Turf Representative for Grass Roots covering South Program. Keith interned at Baltusrol Golf Club Jersey, the Treasurer of the GCSANJ Foundation, where he met his wife, Lauren. Vice President of the NJGIC and Government THE GREENERSIDE | 24 His career continued as an assistant at Royce Certainly, Keith Bennett is well deserving of the Brook Country Club and Hominy Hill, later distinction of Member of The Year and on behalf becoming the superintendent at Charleston of the chapter I thank you for your dedicated Springs South. service to GCSANJ. Three years ago, Keith began working for Grass Roots. Although he didn’t possess a sales background, Grass Roots President, Keith Kubik was impressed by his strong business acumen noting, "Keith is easy to talk to, when you meet him, you trust him." Since his career change, Bennett introduced a South Jersey client base to the company and is known for his low-pressure sales technique and desire to help superintendents with issues they face. When asked what he loves about his new career he quoted Ken Kubik, “Every day is a pop quiz and you never know what subject it will be.” Grass Roots has a long history of supporting GCSANJ, so when Bennett wanted to become more involved in the association, Ken and Keith Kubik were happy to support him and are proud of his accomplishments. Keith’s commitment to the GCSANJ Foundation began as a scholarship winner while he was earning his MBA. With the desire to give back and through the guidance of the Foundation Trustees, he was eager to get involved. Since serving on the Foundation Board he has been instrumental in raising funds for our members in need including organizing this year’s golf outing for Pat McMahon‘s daughter, Madison. Many of us can’t comprehend how much time Keith dedicates to his work with government affairs. His advocation to this area of service makes him our voice and the voice of our profession in Trenton. THE GREENERSIDE | 25 GCSANJ THROUGH THE DECADES PART NINE By Ken Kubik, Grass Roots Inc. • 1924: The cinder track at Newark Athletic Club’s Dr. Ralph Engel, Rutgers University reports that the Crestmont CC is the venue for the International Track Annual Turf Tournament for golf course research and Field Championship. Two years later it is the will be discontinued. The Rutgers Turfgrass venue for the Olympic Trials, noteworthy because Research Golf Classic will be resurrected in 1995 Jesse Owens is one of the qualifiers. It is also the site and the 24th Annual will be held in May 2019. where the creation of an association is first discussed. • 1964: Englewood GC, Alec Ternyei Pro/GCS, • 1934: The Greenkeepers Association of New Jersey which hosted the US Amateur and the 1909 US Open holds its monthly meeting at the Mountainside Inn in is bisected by the New Jersey Turnpike’s approach Union County. The meeting had been previously held ramp to the George Washington Bridge. This at the Newark Athletic Club. A.V. Eaton, GCS Trenton eventually leads to the demise of this private Country Club is president of the association. country club. Hominy Hill GC one of New Jersey’s Best Public Courses opens. It was designed by • 1944: An unnamed Category Two hurricane strikes Robert Trent Jones and Harvey Driebelbis is the the Jersey Shore in September and affects coastal golf GCS. The GCSANJ Golf Championship is won by courses during wartime. German U-boats are trolling Peter Pedrazzi Sr., GCS Suburban GC. First Annual the coastal waters so a “radio silence” is maintained so NJGCSA Field Day is held at Deal G & CC Gary as not to give strategic weather information to the Crothers, GCS. There are 103 attendees with 23 enemy. Therefore the fanfare that precedes commercial exhibitors. hurricanes today was nonexistent. The Second World War has taken its toll on country club memberships, leaving many clubs teetering on the edge of insolvency. Arsenate of lead is the product of choice for the eradication of earthworms on the putting green. GCS are being directed to a postwar rehabilitation program which will bring their courses into good playing condition as efficiently as possible when the hostilities of World War II have ended. • 1954: Baltusrol GC, Ed Casey, GCS hosts the 54th US Open won by Ed Furgal. This is the first US Open to be nationally televised. Ropes are utilized for the first time to separate the gallery from the golfers. It is far and away the best attended US Open which creates an additional obstacle for the GCS to deal with. THE GREENERSIDE | 16 • 1974: Governor William Cahill vetoes bill #1004 which would have allowed controlled burning. Harvey Dreibelbis, GCS Hominy Hill GC writes an article about composting as an alternative to burning. Paul Boizelle, GCS, Fiddler’s Elbow CC submits an eight regional district plan to the Association Board of Directors. Peter Pedrazzi Sr., GCS Crestmont CC becomes the first New Jersey GCS to achieve certification from the GCSAA. The first NJ Turfgrass Expo is held in Cherry Hill, NJ. • 1984: “The Greenerside” is awarded overall best newsletter by the GCSAA, Ed Walsh CGCS editor. The • 2004: The inaugural GCSANJ maintenance “Shop GCSANJ Invitational is won by Madison GC, Larry Tour” is held and hosted by Mark DeNoble, GCS Dodge GCS. Tim McAvoy, CGCS Fox Hollow GC wins Shackamaxon G & CC, Chris Carson, GCS Echo Lake CC the GCSANJ Golf Championship. Mountain Ridge CC and Mark Kuhns, CGCS Baltusrol GC. The September Tony Bifano, GCS is the first golf course to receive the GCSANJ meeting is held at Pine Valley GC, Rich NJTA Recognition Award. Computers become an asset Christian GCS. John O’Keefe, CGCS Preakness Hills CC for Golf Course Management. Angelo Petraglia, GCS is president of the GCSANJ. Eleven years later he is to Navesink CC wins the NJSGA Mid-Amateur be elected President of the GCSAA. The first Annual Championship at Montclair GC, Ed Nickelsen GCS. Three Day Seminar and Team Golf Championship is held at Crystal Springs Golf Resort, Craig Worts GCS. Winners of the GCSANJ Four Man Scramble Crystal • 1994: The US Junior Amateur is hosted by Echo Lake Golf Classic are Paul Dotti, Mark Griff, Rich Lane, and CC Chris Carson, GCS and president of the GCSANJ. Brad Sparta. The Greenerside editor Ilona Gray receives a Category 3 award from the GCSAA. Bob Prickett, GCS Pennsauken CC wins the Sherwood Moore Cup at the • 2014: Dr. Bruce Clarke, Rutgers University liaison to Montclair GC where Greg Vadala is the GCS. Maurice the GCSANJ, and Steve Cadenelli, CGCS receives the “Skip” Cameron, GCS Canoe Brook CC, receives the Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Award from the GCSANJ “Distinguished Service Award” twenty years GCSAA. Matt Ceplo, GCS Rockland CC, is elected to after being president of the GCSANJ. Winter Kill hits serve on the Audubon International’s Board of NJ golf courses hard. There is 30% to 70% turf loss Directors. The first GCSANJ Foundation Shoot-Out is reported by many courses due to the extended blanket held at Trump National GC in Colts Neck, Jeremy Batz of ice and snow. Tom Grimac, CGCS Tavistock CC hosts GCS. The Ridgewood CC, Todd Raisch, CGCS hosts the over 200 GCS, green chairmen, owners, and USGA Barclays for the third time. The GCSANJ Social is officials at an emergency meeting to discuss Winter Kill inaugurated at the NJ Green Expo in Atlantic City. ramifications. • 2024: 98th Anniversary of the GCSANJ. “History doesn’t repeat itself; but it does rhyme.” -Mark Twain (1835-1910) THE GREENERSIDE | 17 GCSAA DRIVING CHAPTER SUCCESS BY KEVIN DOYLE, GCSAA NE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE Over two years ago, I received a call from a member in little outside assistance, as they are nearly exclusively western New York. The chapter board revisited a long- volunteer driven. The consolidation committee bantered notion that consolidating with some area considers a paid executive a key for efficiency and a chapters would be beneficial and wondered if I could tremendous value for members. help reach out to area chapter leaders for a potential meeting to discuss the matter. Just over two years later, Communication is another key uncovered by the the Western New York GCSA became the first of four consolidation committee. A newsletter like yours only chapters to vote to consolidate. The other three chapters exists for one of the four chapters and social media is (Northeastern GCSA, Central New York GCSA, and underutilized by most. Having dedicated members to Finger Lakes AGCS) will discuss and vote by spring 2019. spearhead communications initiatives with a chapter executive running point is tremendously valuable. Do Lots of hard work was done by more than a dozen you read the Greenerside? I hope so, because no matter members spanning the four chapters. That is a great how engaged you are, your member editors work very story in and of itself. The topic I’d rather focus on now hard to add value to your membership through this isn’t the journey, but the final message they discovered newsletter. While calling the GCSANJ membership on that journey: increased efficiency and better directory a communication tool might be a stretch, communication will lead to more value for their members should you wish to reach out to any of your fellow by consolidating. GCSANJ members, that directory offers several means to do so. Communications at the chapter level is a huge Coming off the historically wet and challenging 2018 driver of value. season, try and imagine the GCSANJ without Maureen Sharples. Your board members trying to manage a facility Delivering additional value is an end goal of the of their own while conducting chapter business including consolidation initiative in New York. Even if they promoting and executing beneficial events would not successfully fulfill the efficiency and communication have come close to the standards you expect as GCSANJ goals above, the challenge still remains in engaging the members. Because of that, and every other important membership. Even though your chapter fulfills the items task Maureen covers in her duties for GCSANJ, the value above, they must attempt to engage members too. to you as a member would have suffered. Of the four chapters consolidating in New York, only one has very THE GREENERSIDE | 28 What piece are you playing in the success of the “NO LIFE IS, OR CAN GCSANJ? The value proposition turns both ways. The more you put into your local chapter, the more you BE, SELF-EXISTENT. WE 21 will get out of it. Serve on a committee, write for DEPEND ON EACH Greenerside, volunteer at an event, consider serving on the board. Take the initiative and you will get more OTHER.” value out of your GCSANJ membership than you ever thought possible. - COLONEL JOHN MORLEY On the wall at GCSAA headquarters, you will find a 36 quote from founder Colonel John Morley, who firmly believed, "No life is, or can be, self-existent. We Follow Kevin on Twitter depend on each other." In New York, just as in New @GCSAA_NE Jersey, it must be the members who make the chapter and those within it successful, not the chapter who drives the success of the membership. 48 THE GREENERSIDE | 29 GCSAA RESOURCES & NEWS MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURING IMPERIAL! Upcoming Webinars Feb. 20 @ 10 a.m. Want some fun new swag? Check out the new GDDs & PGRs: Will these letters affinity program with Imperial! A portion of save you money? the proceeds from the GCSAA collection will Austin Brown be donated back to the GCSAA’s Environmental Institute for Golf. Feb. 26 @ 10 a.m. Poa on Bermudagrass Greens Jay McCurdy, Ph.D. Visit GCSAA.org at “Membership and Benefits” Mar. 5 @ 10 a.m. Combining Sustainability and Results in Fertilizer Applications Chris Derrick Mar. 13 @ 10 a.m. Watching Your Grass Grow: Using Clipping Volume to Make Management Decisions Doug Soldat, Ph.D. POSTMODERN PAINTING. Stella alternately paints in oil and watercolor Take a peek into a day in the life of budding artist Stella Young, and how she improves her craft THE GREENERSIDE | 8 THE GREENERSIDE | 4 we asked, you answered "What is your all-time favorite movie and why?" "Top Gun! I watched this movie on repeat while spending time at my grandfather’s house. I was at that age when kids wanted to be firemen, police officers, cowboys, etc. I wanted to be a fighter pilot and even would wear a bomber jacket to school. The movie has great action and a killer soundtrack!!! " -Tyler Otero “I cry every time Field of Dreams is on." -Russ Harris "Apollo 13, because it shows that even NASA engineers have to MacGyver things with duct tape to get the job done every now and then." -Jim Devaney THE GREENERSIDE | 22 "Every December I put the “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation” DVD in the DVD-player and it stays there basically all month. A light-hearted comedy classic that gets me laughing and also gives me that warm old fashion family Christmas feeling. But dozens of classic “quotes” from that movie roll off my tongue all year long! For instance, 'Oh Eddie…if I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet I wouldn't be more surprised than I am right now.'" -Dennis Desanctis Jr. "Pulp Fiction because of the memorable quotes." -Andrew Shaul "'Dances With Wolves' I read the Michael Blake book in ‘89 & saw the movie in ‘90. Yes, the book is better than the movie. It’s the story, cinematography & the story behind the struggles in its production that make me love it. If it’s on TV, I’m watching it almost every time if I can." -Howard Szczurek "IT’S HARD TO PICK JUST ONE. FOREST GUMP, SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, DUMB AND DUMBER, AND CADDY SHACK. THEY’RE ALL CLASSICS." -NICK ALLEY METGCSA VS GCSANJ BATTLE OF THE BRIDGES CLASS C CHAMPIONSHIP PREAKNESS HILLS C.C. Nick Waldner, Paul Ramina, David Schell, Kurt Beatty Ian Bray, Justin Adams, Grant Bezek, Steve Benally John O'Keefe & Dave Dudones New Jersey Wins! Amando Aparcio, Mike Williams, Mike Tardogno, Freddy Carmona Miguel Ortega, John O'Keefe, Kyle Cross, & Tony Espe RJ Blanchard, Jack Meyer, Liz Holmes, Kevin Fedison THE GREENERSIDE | 34 THE GREENERSIDE | 35 THE GREENERSIDE | 36 GCSANJ PATRON DIRECTORY A.G. ENTERPRISES DRYJECT NEW JERSEY LAWN & GOLF SUPPLY CO. 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