Vol. 7 No. 6 December 1984 Dates to Remember January 9. 1985 Metropolitan Golf Course Superin­ tendents Winter Educational Turfgrass Seminar. West­ chester Country Club. Harrison, New York Association January 15, 1985 GCSANJ Board of Directors Meeting. Forsgate Country Club January 17 Third Annual Willet Wilt Racquetball Tournament. Racquetime, Waldwick. New Jersey. Ken Kubik. Host February 5-13. 1985 GCSAA 56th Annual International Golf Course Conference and Show. Washington. D.C. March 12. 1985 (Tentative) GCSANJ Educational Seminar. Place to be determined GREENER SIDE DEADLINE Very Soon the GREENER SIDE GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey, P.O. Box 231, New Brunswick, N.J. 08903. Ed Walsh, CGCS Editor Jim Gilligan, Associate Editor Ken Kubik, Special Projects Weese Goosman, Graphics Editor Wayne Foster, Photography Please address inquiries concerning advertising to: Mary Walsh 13 Round Lake Park Road Monroe, New York 10950 A Special Thanks President's Message Bob Dickison CGCS Over the past two years I have had the honor of being President of our association. It has been a period of growth and achievement for the association; a time where our involvement and awareness has increased to a point where our service and commitment to the turf grass industry has been expanded. I wish to thank all of the members for making my term of President a successful time for the association, the members of the Board who put in a great deal of time to keep this association running on an even keel, Henry Indyk who is always around to keep things running smoothly and Ed Walsh the outstanding editor of our newsletter. Lastly to all of you who worked on special committees and functions. For me the past two years have been enjoyable most of the time, frustrating at other times, but mostly it was a learning experience. I would like to thank all of you for the opportunity of serving as your President and wish Bob Ribbians our new President well in his term of office. GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION of NEW JERSEY Cook College - Rutgers University Box 2)1 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 OFFICERS OF GCSANJ Bob Ribbans President Wayne Foster Vice President Bob Matthews, CGCS Secretary Wayne Ballinger, CGCS Treasurer Bob Dickison, CGCS Past President EXECUTIVE BOARD District 1 Jo-Ann Ward Joe Kennedy District 2 Jeff Drake Chris Gaynor District 3 Dave Pease Charlie Edgar District 4 John Boyer Len Forlenza Dr. Henry Indyk Executive Director Charlie, How Could You Do This to Your Old Pal? From the Editor's Desk Boy, was I looking forward to this time of year. The irrigation system installation at my club is rolling right along. The club itself has had an outstanding year. Budget preparations are behind me and this was going to be my swan song with the Greener Side. I had even written my final editors desk column thanking everyone who has helped make this publication the success it has become. Charlie Cross was ready, willing and able to step in and assume the editorship and I was certain this newsletter would only improve under his direction. Well, so much for well laid plans. Charlie, my buddy, my friend, goes and gets himself another job. And what’s worse, it’s not even in New Jersey. He tells me it was by chance, but I don’t believe him for a second. I know the only reason he is moving is to avoid running this publication. He tells me about the 40 percent increase in salary, that the new Club is listed in the top 100 in the USA, about the budget, about the irrigation system, about it being just a golf club, no tennis, no paddle, no pool and few golf carts, about the membership being totally dedicated to the game of golf, but I say what kind of reasons are those. How many of our readers would consider a job change for reasons like that? (Please, don’t anyone call me with that answer.) Well, the bottom line is you will have to put up with me, Kenny, Wayne and Wees for a little longer, cause old Charlie left us in the swamp. But remember Charlie a few beers and our hostility can be replaced by understanding, especially if you are buying. Our folks didn't raise any fools. The Very Best Charlie & Lynda Of Luck Although our Editors Desk column would indicate otherwise, the staff of the Greener Side would like to wish Charlie and Lynda Cross the very best in their new location. Charlie has accepted the Golf Course Superintendents position at the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho, Long Island, N.Y. He will assume the new position on January 1, 1985. Meadow Brook is listed in Golf Digests top 100 clubs and is considered by the best players in the N.Y. Met. area as an outstanding test of golf. We will all miss Charlie and family, but know he will continue to represent our profession in a first­ rate professional manner. Our Associations loss will be the LIGCSA’s gain. We also congratulate the Meadow Brook Club on their choice. You will never regret it. Best of luck to you all. Are You Tired? We have run across some absolutely irrefutable statistics that show exactly why you are tired. And brother, it’s no wonder you’re tired either. There aren’t as many people actually working as you may have thought, at least not according to the survey recently completed. The population of this country is 200 million, 84 million over 60 years of age, which leaves 116 million to do the work. People under 20 years of age total 75 million, which leaves 41 million to do the work. There are 22 million who are employed by the government, which leaves 19 million to do the work. Four million are in the Armed Forces, which leaves 15 million to do the work. Deduct 14,800,000, the number of state and city offices, leaving 200,000 to do the work. There are 188,000 in hospitals, insane asylums, etc., so that leaves 12,000 to do the work. Now it may interest you to know that there are 11,998 people in jail, so that leaves just 2 people to carry the load. That’s you and me — and brother I’m getting tired of doing everything myself. CREDIT: NMGCSA Newsletter The GREENER SIDE is not a copyrighted newsletter. When reprint­ ing, please acknowledge the GREENER SIDE and author. PARTAC TOP-DRESSING FOR GREENS THAT'LL SUIT YOU TO A TEE! Willet would like to thank Ed Walsh, boy editor, for the opportunity to ap. pear in this award-winning newsletter. Word is that if he didn’t have this column in the newsletter, the awards would have been even greater, but what the hay. Onto the questions from our readers: Q: What is this new fungus called Perfection? D.W.I., Puttout, N.J. A: It is still in the laboratory stage, but when perfected it will be a brown patch fungus that will only attack crab grass. W.W. Q: Will there be any new golf course accessories for 1985? S.R.O., Bagtag, N.J. A: The most fascinating is the development of the brown tee towel. Since it doesn’t show dirt, you won’t have to change it all year. W.W. Q: What did the Jersey Superin­ tendents think of this especially warm autumn? T.S., Tee-up, N.J. A: Most of them thought it was great if you enjoyed blowing leaves through 6” of grass. October and November helped one remember the summer, since the grass grew just as fast then as it did in August. A lot of the fellows are beginning to feel that there are only two seasons in Jersey: summer and winter. What we need in this state is a tur­ fgrass that stops growing when the college kids go back to school. You have to admit it is weird playing summer rules on Thanksgiving Day! If this weather keeps up, you will have to change the pin placements for Christmas weekend. One Superintendent said his grass was growing so fast in November it was getting stretch marks. You didn’t have to worry about fall projects this year, because by the time you got to them they were overgrown and out of sight. But hold on to your horses if you thought the fall was fun - just wait till you see what happens this winter! W.W. The Standard of Excellence in Golf Course Top-Dressing. Heal Treated. Made to the Most Modern Specifications, and pH Balanced. Also Available High-Sand Top­ Dressing. Tee Mix Blends, and Construction Mixes for Tees & Greens DISTRIBUTED IN N J BY FARM & GOLF COURSE SUPPLY Howard Scott. 215-483-5000 FISHER & SON CO Frank Fisher, 215-644-3300 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS Ken Kubik. 201-361-5943 GREEN HILL TURF SUPPLY Jim Roach,201-938-7007 PRO-LAWN PRODUCTS Andy Mulick, 201-967-9124 Ingrid Kern, 215-750-1732 TURF PRODUCTS CORP. Ernie Rizzio. 201-263-1234 Willet Wilt’s newest book, The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side of the Fence Till You Have to Mow It, will be released in time for the holidays. Reserve your copy from Ken Kubik, Mt. Freedom, N.J. now. GCSAA’s 56th INTERNATIONAL GOLF COURSE CONFERENCE & SHOW February 5-13,1985 Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. WORLD’S PREMIERE GOLF COURSE INDUSTRY EVENT Sponsored by The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America ☆ DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ☆ 21 SEMINARS ☆ EXPANDED EQUIPMENT SHOW ☆ USGA GREEN SECTION PROGRAM ☆ EXCITING SPOUSE PROGRAM ☆ CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT ☆ GALA BANQUET & SHOW ☆ “OLD TOM MORRIS” AWARD PRESENTATION TO PRESIDENT GERALD FORD ☆ For further information call toll free: 1-800-GSA-SUPT I’m interested in attending GCSAA’s 56th International Golf Course Con­ ference & Show in Washington, D.C. Please send me your conference brochure. Name. Title Address. Mall to: GCSAA. 1617 St. Andrews Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66046 Sherwood Moore Honored by the New York State Turfgrass Association and the Metropolitan Golf Association New York State Turfgrass Association Awards Citation of Merit to Sherwood Moore The MGA Recognizes Sherwood Moore for His Forty-five Years of Service to Golf Sherwood Moore accepts the 1984 Citation of Merit Award of the New York State Tur­ fgrass Association from the Association's President, Janet Dudones of Saranac Lake, New York. The award was presented at the Association's recent record-breaking Con­ ference in Syracuse, New York. Mr. Moore is the first golf course superintendent to have been so honored by NYSTA. The New York State Turfgrass Association has presented its highest honor, the Citation of Merit, to Sherwood A. Moore, recently retired Superintendent at Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, NY. The award was presented at the Association’s recent Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show held in Syracuse, NY. Sherwood, a graduate of Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts, has been a golf course superintendent since 1939 and a Certified Golf Course Superintendent since the in­ ception of the program. He has been responsible for golf courses in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, including the hosting of two U.S. Opens and one Senior Open. Throughout his career, he has been extremely active in professional associations, as an attendee at conferences, a speaker at conferences, and an author for several trade magazines. He has conducted experimental and research work at the various golf courses where he has been Superintendent and shared that in­ formation with members of the various organizations of which he is a member. He has been President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Continued on page 7 MGA Vice President, Mr. Arthur P. Weber of Old Westbury Golf and C.C., presents Sher­ wood Moore with a plaque recognizing his forty-five years of service to the game of golf in the New York Metropolitan area. The plaque reads, “The present stature of the golf course superintendent, the marvelous courses he helped to develop and the many former students who are now outstanding superintendents, are living testament to his lasting contribution to his profession and the game of golf.” The presentation was made at the 87th MGA Annual Meeting. 891-1764 WYCKOFF, N.J. FULLY INSURED DAVENPORT Tree Service QUALITY SERVICE JAMES DAVENPORT BS IN FORESTRY • U of MAINE • NJ CERTIFIED TREE EXPERT Wetterling Receives GCSAA Certification Jeffrey W. Wetterling, superintendent of Forest Hill Field Club, Bloomfield, N.J., has been designated a Certified Golf Course Superintendent by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Wetterling, superintendent of the Bloomfield course since 1978, received the honor at the GCSA of New Jersey Mem­ bership meeting in July. The award was presented by Robert Dickison, president. Wetterling and his wife, Nancy, live at 908 Carleton Road, Westfield, N.J. They have two children, Casey and Scott. In order to become certified, an applicant must be currently employed as a golf course superintendent, with five years experience and a class A member of GC­ SAA for two years. He also must pass a rigorous six-hour examination testing his knowledge of the rules of golf, practical turf management, plant protectant chemicals, business administration, personnel management and the history, ethics, purpose and procedures of GCSAA and his profession. TTie certification program was instituted by GCSAA in 1971 as a means of recognizing outstanding and progressive superintendents. More than 500 GCSAA members are now entitled to use the letters “CGCS” after their names. GCSAA is a professional association of golf course superintendents founded in 1926 to promote the art and science of golf course management. Its 5,000 members are located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and 17 other countries. Headquarters for the association are in Lawrence, Kan. Lofts Presents Rutgers $65M in Royalties Jon Loft, Chairman of Lofts, Inc., presents check for $65,232.26 to Rutgers University. L to r in rear are Dr. R. Hurley of Lofts, Drs. H. Indyk, R. Duell, C.R. Funk, L.A. Douglass and It. Engel, all of Rutgers University. Lofts Inc. recently awarded Rutgers University royalties totalling more than $65,000. Jon Loft, Lofts President and Chairman of the Board, presented the check at the 1984 Rutgers Turfgrass Field Day. The check was accepted on behalf of Rutgers University by Dr. Lowell A. Douglas, Chairman of Rutgers’ Depart­ ment of Soils and Crops. -Mr. Loft credited the unusually high royalties to the increased demand for high- quality turfgrasses. The check represented royalties on 1983 harvested turfgrass seed developed by Rutgers Univer­ sity...including RAM I and Mystic Ken­ tucky bluegrasses; and five perennial ryegrasses - Palmer, Repell, Diplomat, Yorktown and Yorktown II. Royalties play a vital role in the research and development of new turf varieties. Through the marketing efforts of com­ panies like Lofts, these improved varieties are made available for commercial and public use. For additional information, please contact Lofts Inc., Bound Brook, NJ 08805. (201) 356-8700. KENILWORTH OFFICE: 316 North 12th Street Kenilworth, N.J. 07033 (201) 272-6262 BORDENTOWN OFFICE: Rising Sun Road Bordentown. N.J. 08505 (609) 298-6868 CONSOLIDATED STEEL & ALUMINUM FENCE CO., INC. A Minority Business Enterprise EUGENE T McLAUGHLIN VICE PRESIDENT Letter to the GCSANJ Green Thumbs This article was contributed by Michael R. Bavier, Superintendent of Grounds at the Inverness Country Club, and past president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Mike is prepared to answer your gardening questions in future issues of PROPERTY LINES. Just drop me a note and I will forward it to Mike. What is a golf course superintendent? What does he do? How does he know about grasses, trees, weeds, flowers, etc.? Does he work only in the summer? Sure must be a great job. These are just some of the questions asked of me when I attend parties, stop in at the barber shop, or stop to talk to people. Most of the people in this business have been trained at a university and have years of on-the-job training. They have to regularly go to classes to keep up with changes in chemicals, diseases, grasses, and so on. The Golf Course Superin­ tendent’s Association of America tests and certifies applicants. Now, let's put to rest the idea about the short season we work. Sure, the weather has some control over how much we work outside, but the job is year around. Of course, the winter is much less demanding, but after working at least part of the day most Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April through October, a change of pace is sure nice. As greenskeepers, we are constantly looking for better grasses, trees, fertilizers, pesticides, and working equipment. Many of the products you purchase have first been tested on a golf course. The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence. But just do one thing for me the next time you stop. Enjoy the beautiful trees, the green grass, and the dandelions (in the woods, of course). Mother Nature has done a great job. America has become so tense and ner­ vous it has been years since I’ve seen anyone asleep in church - and that is a sad situation. Norman Vincent Peale use Acti-dione turf fungicides for 4-season disease control DAVID J. SYLVESTER, Area Sales Representative TUCO DIVISION OF THE UPJOHN COMPANY KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN 49001 Dear Mr. Walsh: It has certainly been a singular honor for me to have received the complete support of the Wisconsin Golf Course Superin­ tendents Association in realizing nomination as a candidate for Director of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America in 1985. It is also with particular pride and a “sense of humility" that I would seek similar con­ sideration from the Golf Course Superin­ tendents Association of New Jersey. As I stated in my July 9, 1984 letter to Mr. Monroe S. Miller, President of the Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association, “I feel my interest in the ’National,' as evidenced by Conference and Show attendance in seven out of the last eight years, my participation in the Cer­ tification program, my tenure on the GC- SAA Public Relations-Awards Committee and my recent contribution to ‘GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT' magazine via an article, along with the very valuable (and quite rewarding) experience I have gained as a past Director of the Wisconsin GCSA, as a past Editor of the Wisconsin GCSA newsletter and as current Secretary Moore Recognized Continued from page 5 the New Jersey G.C.S.A. and the Metropolitan G.C.S.A. In 1982, the G.C.­ S.A.A. presented Sherwood with their highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award. In addition to his professional interests, Sherwood is active in the Rotary Club and has hosted three foreign exchange students over the years. The plaque presented to Sherwood Moore by the New York State Turfgrass Association sums up his many qualities - Teacher . . . Scholar . . . Gentleman . . . Leader . . . Promotor ... of the Turfgrass Profession and True Friend of NYSTA. In conjunction with the Citation of Merit, Sherwood has been awarded a life mem­ bership in the New York State Turfgrass Association. of WGCSA, has prepared me to serve, on balance, the ultimate interests of all GC- SAA members.” Further, “my sense of humility is mixed with the intense pride that I have always felt as one of a profession whose members are the most dedicated, vital and hard­ working group of individuals it has ever been my privilege to know. Our collective future is limited only by ourselves and I believe that we are on the verge of limitless and exciting times for the Golf Course Superintendent. Having long been a believer in the old adage, ‘You only get back what you put in,’ I trust that my time, energy and meager talents may be of use to our Association in realizing the resolution of the challenge presented by such ‘exciting times."' Mr. Walsh, with the complete support of my family, my employer and my staff, I am seeking the same support from the Golf Course Superintendent Association of New Jersey in undertaking what I believe will be a very rewarding experience for all of us. Sincerely, William R. Roberts, CGCS Golf Course Superintendent 340 Main Avenue Clifton, N.J. 07014 201-471-0244 TURF EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS Jacobsen Turf and Commercial Tractors, Gang Mowers, Greens Mowers, Sweepers, Aerators, Blowers, and Seeders. Cushman Turf Trucksters, Spik- ers, Top Dressers, and Sprayers. National and Howard, Mowers. Smithco, Giant-Vac, Broyhill Gravely Products. Harley-Davidson Golf Cars. Ed Lott, Ed Rockhill, Jim Petrine, Bill Luthin. An Open Letter Well, it has happened again. Another superintendent in our association has been released and what amazes me the most is that some of these men are being fired for no reason other than personality conflicts or the club wants to change direction. We cannot continue to accept individually or as an association, this kind of activity as part of our industry. I have been involved in the maintenance of golf courses for more than 19 years. In the early days I admired the position of the Golf Course Superintendent at the courses where I worked. I have now been a superintendent for a little over 10 years and it is much of what I had hoped it would be - satisfying, fulfilling, and gratuitous. I have never met a fellow superintendent that would intentionally mistreat this profession. We are caring, hard working, and conscientious to a fault. Some of the men that have been released have actually stayed on - at the request of the club - until a new superintendent can be found. This tells everyone that we continue to care even after termination. Personality conflicts and a club’s decision to change direction are hard problems to combat. But, I do not think tolerable. Superintendents in our area are not respected as they are in other parts of the country or the world for that matter. We are many times the local fool and whipping boy. Changing superintendents at some clubs is like changing busboys. Why? I think perhaps because we show no support for each other and we are not backed by a strong local association. When a fellow superintendent is terminated we tend to think "Oh, too bad,” and continue to do nothing constructive. What to do? Maybe a letter writing campaign of support for the ousted superintendent directed at a guilty club would be helpful. Maybe a letter from our local board of directors expressing our intent of not recommending or advertising the position of superintendent at their club would get attention. Should we actually help a golf course find another fool to fill a fool's position? Should we advertise a job opening at such a club? Certainly not! I am not talking unionization of superintendents. Not at all. But rather, we should be more supportive of each other and let the golf community know that we are not to be taken lightly. We are not easily replaced. We are skilled. We are professionals. We are men and women not ostriches who will bury their heads when danger is near. I do not consider many superintendents close friends. But all superintendents are my peers or should be. Their plight and status in the golf world is my plight - my status - our plight. Not one of us is immune from the problem down the freeway. Finally, do yourself a favor, back your fellow superintendents. Write that letter when you think one of our peers has been wronged. Rich Wagner, C.G.C.S. Divot News Thanks from the GCSANJ and USGA The following companies supported the GCSANJ at the 1984 Invitational at Canoe Brook C.C. in September. We would like Io thank them for that support. Their contribution was donated to the USGA research fund which is presently developing improved strains of tur­ fgrass for our area and other areas of our country. Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc. Double Eagle Golf and Industrial Products Steven Willand, Inc. Hie Terre Company Garden State Good-All W.A. Cleary Chemical Corporation Metro Milorganite, Inc. Storr Tractor Company Alan G. Cruse, Inc. Montco Products Corporation Mobay Chemical Corporation Jonathan Green Company JEP Sales Davenport Tree Service Longo Motor and Pump, Inc. Lenanon Chemical Corporation Loft’s Pedigreed Seed, Inc. Fertl-Soil Company Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. Aquatrols Corporation of America Turf Products Corporation Mallinckrodt, Inc. JEP Sales Inc. Specialists in TURF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Jacobsen John Bean Bunton Gravely Yazoo E-ZGo National Smithco (609) 585-2300 211 Yardville-Hamilton Sq. Rd. P.O. Box 11126 Yardville, N.J. 08620 (914) 764-4348 FLOWABLES TOMORROWS TECHNOLOGY TODAY w-A-Cleary CHEMICAL CORPORATION 1049 SOMERSET ST SOMERSET. N J 08873 • (201) 247 8000 Owner GLENN S MOORE RR 3 BOX 199 HACKGREEN RD. POUND RIDGE. NEW YORK 10576 Keep the (F)airways Open HOW IMPORTANT IS GOOD COM- MUNICATION? What good is it? Why have it? These are some aspects of com­ munication I would like to expand on and show the importance of each of these questions to our profession. The first question, “How important is it?” Without being able to talk and reason with people, our profession is dead. If your green chairman comes up to you and asks you a technical question, you better be able to come up with an intelligent answer or tell him you are not sure but will find out. Nothing turns someone off more than when an employee answers with an “I don’t know.” If there is a weak link in the chain of command in a club, it stems from lack of communication. If the pro doesn’t tell the superintendents that he has 100 players on Friday morning for a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start, the superintendent could be in a real bind. All these type problems could be avoided with a phone call or a memo bet­ ween the pro shop and grounds department. Why have it? Without a good line of communication between manager, pro, and superintendent, trouble usually will arise. Maybe the best way to have a good line of communication is through a staff meeting. Include in that meeting the club president, the manager, the golf professional, the golf superintendent, and the pool manager. Let the club president chair the meeting and clear the air of any ill feelings between departments. If all departments of a country club can work together, it sure makes everyone’s job involved much easier. Another way we, as golf course superintendents, can improve our own line of communication is through playing with members. I am sure that some clubs will not allow this, but at those clubs that en­ courage it, the superintendent should make every effort to play at least one 18-hole round per week with a group of members. Get a view of the golf course from a playing standpoint instead of an agronomic one. Let the members question you about why this and that looks or performs the way it does while on the golf course, not in the shop. How often does your grounds chairman come into your office and ask you a question about a particular area on a certain fairway? If you were playing, you could see the problem, explain why you have it, and what you are doing to alleviate the problem. Take some of the guesswork out of your job. In summing up “our” problem, I can’t express the importance of having an open line of communication between club executives, department heads, and between the department head and the people working for him. One thing to always keep in mind is “a superintendent is only as good as the people working for him.” Hire good people, communicate your desires to them, follow up any observation and the job should be done the way you explained it in the shop. Credit: Bull Sheet, Joe Williamson Wilmington Country Club Superintendents' Team Championship No. 1 — Middle Penn. Mike Yenny Bob Mogel Mike Benedict Jeff Hall Greg Bollinger San Risteff Score 86 79 79 86 86 85 329 86 78 89 87 87 81 332 78 87 97 87 100 85 337 85 81 87 91 90 86 339 83 84 93 85 94 93 345 78 85 93 95 351 Total Total Total Total Total Total No. 2 — Philadelphia Dave Petfield Joe Felus Bob Bishop Mark Monahan Mike Smith Dave Kroll No. 3 — New Jersey Vic Gerard Shaun Barry Dick Van Zandt Richie Browne Paul Granger Ed Walsh No. 4 — Connecticut Frank Lamphier Peter Pierson Armond Lesage Steve Cadanelli Greg Wojcik M. Chrzanowski No. 5 — Metropolitan Chuck Fatum Scott Niven John Carlone Les Kennedy Larry Pakkala Paul Caswell No. 6 — Northeastern Rich Wells Peter Bacon Gino Turchi Peter French WILLET WILT RACQUETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP January 17, 1985 Racquetime Waldwick, New Jersey Contact: Ken Kubik or Ed Walsh for details A manager develops people. Through the way he manages, he makes it easy or dif­ ficult for them to develop themselves. He directs people or misdirects them. He brings out what is in them or stifles them. He strengthens their integrity or he corrupts them. He trains them to stand upright and strong, or he deforms them, whether he knows it or not. Peter Drucker C. DUNLAP CONSTRUCTION CORP. GENERAL CONTRACTOR CONCRETE SIDEWALK, CURBING, PATIOS ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS, ETC. 109 SUSSEX ST. HACKENSACK, N. J. PHONE: (201) 489-4562 Invitational Team Championships First place went to Larry Dodge, Greens Supt., Madison G.C., 13 under. Second place to Steve Finamore, Greens Supt., Wykagyl C.C., 11 under. Third place to Al Caravella, Greens Supt., Greenbrook C.C., 10 under. Fourth place to Nat Binns, Greens Supt., Hopewell Valley C.C., 9 under. Superintendent Golf Professional Championships Madison G.C., Larry Dodge, Greens Supt. and Bill Ryan, golf professional - 8 under. I would like to thank Canoe Brook Country Club and its staff for their efforts in making the Invitational Tournament such a success. I would also like to thank Skip Cameron and his crew for the flawless conditions offered to the field. I especially want to thank the Committee, Steve Chirip, Dennis DeSanctus, Ken Kusik, and Ernest Rizzio. These are the people who really pulled the tournament together and made it such an enjoyable day. Special thanks to Ed Walsh for allowing me to draw on his past successes with the Invitational. All these people made my job very easy. Dennis Shea Chairman 1984 Invitational Chimney Rock Rd. Bound Brook, N.J 08805 (201) 356-4200 SEED • FERTILIZER • TURF CHEMICALS • GOLF COURSE SUPPLIES SKY BERGEN P.O. BOX 202 CHATHAM, N.J. 07928 (201) 377-2054 CHARLES WALKIEWICZ Vice President P.O. box 469 BOUND BROOK. N.J. 08805 (201) 356 4200 CALL TOLL FREE N.J. 800-942-7706 Out of State 800-526-3814 GCSAA Conference Ahead of Last Year's Pace The 56th International Golf Course Conference and Show sponsored by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) appears to be headed for record-breaking attendance again this year. This appears to be true for all areas of the Conference and Show which is to be held February 5-13, 1985 in Washington, D.C.- educational seminars, spouse programs, banquet and show, exhibit show. The 1984 Conference and Show in Las Vegas set attendance records with nearly 10.000 persons attending. The 1985 In­ ternational Golf Course Conference and Show in Washington, based on early registration, is expected to exceed the 10,000 mark. Of the 23 educational seminars scheduled, one is already full with three others nearly full. It is anticipated that all seminars will be full by the beginning of the Conference in February. The reason for the high interest in this year’s seminars, according to James G. Prusa, CGCS, GCSAA Director of Education, is that, “Today’s golf course superintendents are becoming more aware of the need for continuing education and realize the GCSAA International Golf Course Conference and Show is the best Hemington, New Jersey (201) 782-2717 WELL and PUMP SYSTEMS Installation and Service Well Drilling Pumps Installed and Repaired Since 1885 place to fulfill their specialized educational needs And we are continually offering more and better courses that will help those superintendents better manage their golf course operations.’’ Registration for the gala Banquet and Show is also running ahead of last year’s record-setting pace. This gala affair is scheduled for Tuesday, February 12 and features the presentation of the Old Tom Morris Award. The 1985 recipient of this award is former President of the United States Gerald R. Ford Ford has indicated he will be present to receive this most prestigious award. Two former recipients of this award Arnold Palmer and Bob Hope, are expected to be present. En­ tertainment following the banquet will be provided by Tanya Tucker. Registration for the GSCAA member golf tournament is limited to 288 and the registration figure “is approaching the 200 mark already," according to Diana Green. GCSAA’s Membership Director. The member tournament will be held on two courses on Hilton Head Island with the spouse tournament being held on two courses at the nearby Moss Creek Plan­ tation February 2-5, 1985. A date to be remembered by those ex­ pecting to attend the Conference and Show but who have not yet registered, is December 21, 1984. This is the deadline for advance registration. Through advance registration, attendees are more apt to receive their choices of seminars and will still receive priority housing and priority seating for the banquet, while saving money,” said John M Schilling, GCSAA’s Executive Director. Those registering after December 21st must pay regular fees for registration and seminars. Although registration counts are reaching GCSAA in a record-setting pace, members should not feel that it will be difficult to obtain housing, banquet reservations or desired educational seminar registration. There is still time, although early registration is encouraged. For more information and for registration, call 1-800-GSA-SUPT. WM. (“Pete”) STOTHOFF, III President P.O. Box 68 Flemington, NJ 08882 (201) 782-2717 NJTA Awards to Bifano and DesChamps The Grass is Always Greener on Someone Else's Golf Course It’s a great day for the member-guest! Fairways and greens in tip-top shape. All those attending from other courses, even from other states, think the superintendent has one of the best courses they have seen this season. But - OH! GOD! The Greens Chairman just called - he’s discovered a piece of crabgrass in the sand trap. What’s a wife to do! How do you get this URGENT message out to your husband in the middle of the golf course; a husband who has worked so hard and so many long hours getting ready for this tournament, which all of the guests appreciate and admire, but the members seem oblivious to, always commenting on something they’ve seen done on someone else’s golf course. Sometime you just have to laugh and wait for the next big emergency - as why aren’t the paddle tennis courts ready, even though we may be in the middle of one of the biggest snow storms of the year. Everything else in the area is closed, roads impassable - but those paddle courts should be ready for play!! Carolyn Gilligan Wife to One of the Finest Tony Bifano Paul DesChamps Congratulations to Tony Bifano and Paul DesChamps. Tony was awarded the “NJTA Turfgrass Recognition Award” for the outstanding job he does as Golf Course Superintendent at Mountain Ridge Country Club. This is the first time this award has been given to a golf course superintendent and anyone who has played Tony’s course knows why he is the first super recipient. Paul DesChamps was presented with the "NJTA Hall of Fame Award” for 1984. Paul is the President of Storr Tractor Company, Somerville. The Hall of Fame award is given annually to an individual who has exemplified the growth of the turfgrass industry in our state. The Greenerside would like to congratulate both Tony and Paul and the NJTA for their choices. 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