1 The greenersidE Official Publication of tbe Golf Course Superintendents Association of New fersey Local & Vocal There’s an old saying that goes, “If you’re not for yourself, who will be for you?”. Today it may be changed to “If you don’t communicate to your legislator, who will?” and “Do you want the only opinions presented to your legislator to be those of an opposing viewpoint?”. Some of you may feel uncomfortable about writing to your elected officials because of a mistaken belief that it’s ineffectual or because you’re not sure just how the letter should be written. Most of us recognize just how important it is to have our profession effectively represented among our elected officials. To be local and vocal means more to an elected official than the best lobbyist or public relations firm. You, the voter, and your opinion carries more weight. Writing a letter or calling your state or federal representative should be one of the easiest things to do. All a legislator needs to know is a) the issue about which you are writing or calling, and b) your position on that issue. In its simplest form, a position can be either “for” or “against” a particular item. The strength of writing a letter is in its permanency. The strength of a phone call is in its imme­ diacy. Most legislators maintain local offices with staff that can respond to you. They maintain a “for” and “against” file pile and keep a log of phone calls. They use this information to tell their boss which way the locals are inclined. Your opinion counts all the more because very few of us actually make legislative contact. Here’s a sample letter that gets directly to the point. Dear Senator Smith: I am writing to inform you that I oppose (insert the bill, proposal, or course of action you oppose here). I would very much appreciate a reply explaining your position on this important issue. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, For those of you who are very particular about your correspondence format, you may want to address the outside of the envelope to “The Honorable John D. Smith”. Most people, however, feel an urge to say more once they’ve taken pen in hand. A few arguments explain­ ing your position can help your cause, if such arguments are expressed clearly and forcibly. Below is a list of do’s and don’ts which may help in your next letter or phone call. DO 1) 2) Do think about what to say. Take a few moments before writing to decide exactly what the issue is, and what point or points you want to make. Do organize your letter. Start with a simple identification of the issue and your position on it, just as you would have for the sample letter above. For example: I believe this measure will hurt poor and lower income people more than anyone else. In this issue March • April 1991 Volume 14 Number 2 Editorial President's Message Calendar GCSANJ News GCSAA News The 1990 Senior Open X marks the spot Jim Gilligan's Column Fancy Facts From Fenwick Back Nine Patron Directory (Please turn to page 9) 2 3 3 4 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 The greenersidE GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of NJ, 66 Morris Ave., P.O. Box 359, Springfield, NJ 07081 Ilona Gray, Editor Glenn Miller, Ken Krausz, Newsletter Business Staff John Fenwick, Jim Gilligan, Edward Walsh, Shaun Barry Contributing Writers Please address inquiries to: The Greenerside, Editor, P.O. Box 3672, Wayne, NJ 07474-3672. For Ad Placement: Ilona Gray, (201) 595-7172 Art and Typography by Association Management Corporation, Springfield, NJ © 1991, THE GREENERSIDE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY 66 Morris Ave., Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Officers David Pease, President Chris Carson, Vice President Thomas I. Grimac,CGCS, Secretary Martin G. Mant ell, CGCS, Treasurer Stephen P. Finamore, CGCS, Past President Directors District 1 Ken Krausz, CGCS David Mayer District 2 Lawrence W. Dodge Chris M. Gaynor, CGCS District 3 Paul Powandra Glenn A. Miller District 4 Robert Prickett John Carpinelli Executive Secretary Judy Policastro Commercial Representatives Steve Chirip Shaun Barry Opinions expressed in this Newsletter are the opinions of the authors and do not express the opinions or policies of the GCSANJ Board and its membership. EDITORIALS Defending Democracy During the hectic days before the 62nd International Golf Course Conference and Show in Las Vegas, several Golf Course Superinten­ dents Association of New Jersey members were responding to issues raised at a January 23 Legislative hearing. We only had a few days to organize and distribute our comments on an important piece of legislation. A joint Legislative Committee hearing held by the Senate Labor, Industry and Professions and the Assembly Energy and Environment Committees reviewed a bill that would expand the scope of the New Jersey Pesticide Control Act of 1971. This bill is sponsored by Senator Raymond Lesniak and Assemblyman Robert Smith. It is a continuation of similar bills submit­ ted by the Senator over the last four years. Written comments had been prepared by GCSANJ Legislative Chairman Paul Powondra. Representing their profession as individuals at the hearing in Elizabeth were Armand LeSage from White Beeches and Robert Dickison from Upper Montclair. GCSANJ was also represented through its membership in the Alliance for Environmental Concerns. This New Jersey based grass-roots association represents a majority of those individuals who apply pesticides profession­ ally in our state. Working with the Alliance are 17 member associations including GCSANJ. Over 30 people gave oral testimony. Most of them were individuals who believe the New Jersey Pesticide Control Act does not go far enough in its regulation of pesticides. The bill would require extensive written prenotification for pesticide application. It would also dramatically increase fees and penalties through a method of self-financing pesticide regulation in the state. Grass-root comments are the most effective political tool in any democracy. Many GCSANJ members called or wrote the members of die Senate and Assembly committees giving their opinions on key aspects of this bill. For a democracy to exist, opinions and ideas must come from ourselves to our elected representatives. How are they to know what you are thinking if you don’t call or write? This is so important that we’ve reserved the cover story for this issue of “The Greenerside” to demonstrate how to write an effective letter to your Legislature. This article attempts to make you more comfortable in dealing with state senators and assembly people. Our profession’s credibil­ ity is enhanced everytime we effectively communicate our opinions on issues that are important to our industry and our personal livelihoods. Democracy, to stay healthy, needs to be exercised. Every time you participate, you make it stronger. Public hearings, legislative committees, letters and testimony are calisthenics that will help keep our democracy strong. ILONA GRAY EDITOR 2 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE The Wheels of Motion David Pease President, GCSANJ The “Wheels Of Motion” are not driven by phantom power. Our Association is fueled by a hierarchy of behind- the-scene activity. Activity is organized in a systematic breakdown of committees. The power of Association activity is driven by this elaborate mechanism. The notoriety of such committee activity has been somewhat obscured to the General Membership. The punch of this report is to enlighten the Association about the avenues and extent of committee activity. The Executive Board meets approximately once every four weeks. Committees are chaired by Executive Board members. The committees are comprised of Board, and non-board members. The following is a breakdown of committee structure: activity stems from reports produced at the monthly board meetings. Methods for “Membership Services” is derived directly from committee activity. The importance for communication between the general membership and their committee chairman is paramount for the success in fulfilling membership needs. I encouraged you as members to take advantage this opportunity. Surveys are helpful in serving Association con­ cerns. Equally important is general membership communi­ que with committee chairman. If you, as a member, should have concerns about certain committees, or input related to such committees, please contact those representatives. Let’s keep the “Wheels Of Motion” in a perpetual state. Calendar REGULATORY CALENDAR New Jersey Pesticide Control Program Certification Exam Dates Newsletter: Glenn Miller Chairman, Ken Krausz, Ilona Meetings and Speakers: Dave Mayer Chairman, Shaun National Delegate: Steve Malikowski, Chairman Field Day: John Carpinelli, Chairman Association Relations: Steve Finamore, Tom Grimac, C. Gray Barry Carson Invitational Tournament: Shaun Barry, Chairman Benevolent: Entire Board Membership and Roster: Larry Dodge, Chairman Club Relations: Steve Finamore, Chairman, Tom Grimac Golf: Shaun Barry, Chairman, Bob Pricket Education: Tom Grimac, Chairman, Larry Dodge Organizational Study and By-Laws: Chris Carson Finance: Marty Mantel, Chairman, Chris Carson Scholarship and Research: Paul Powondra, Chairman Government Relations: Paul Powondra, Chairman, Bob Dickison, and Gerald Fountain Commercial Representatives: Steve Chirip, Chairman, Public Relations: Chris Gaynor, Chairman Merchandise: Dave Mayer, Chairman Public Golf Superintendents: Ken Krausz, Chairman, A. S. Barry Shuckers Powondra Ethics: Steve Finamore, Chris Carson, and Paul Ninety percent of all committee research, and work is completed prior to board approval. The depth of such 3 April 2 & May 7 April 4 & May 2 April 11 & May 9 Atlantic County Extension Office, Mays Landing Camden County Extension Office, Clementon Essex County Parks Depart­ ment, Roseland April 16 & May 14 Monmouth County Exten­ sion Office, Freehold April 9 & May 16 Morris County Parks Commission, Freylinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown April 19 & May 23 Ocean County Extension Office, Toms River April 30 & May 28 Sussex County Extension Office, St. Paul’s Abbey, South of Newton Union County Extension Office, Westfield April 3 & May 7 Call (609) 530-4133 to reserve a seat and obtain registration materials. All exams are during the day, Monday through Friday. YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Your exam application must be postmarked 14 days before the exam date. You must bring the confirmation postcard to the exam in order to be admitted. GCSANJ NEWS “HOME IN VEGAS” REPORTER SHAUN BARRY The GCSANJ, along with the Connecticut and Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendent Associations, sponsored a hospitality suite at our national meeting in Las Vegas. This was the third consecutive year that these associations have joined together in providing a meeting place where all were welcome. Steve Malikowski was asked by the GCSANJ Board to be the national voting delegate and our representative on the committee for this suite. I’m not sure who Steve voted for, but I do know that he did a great job in picking a room. It was located on the 29th floor of the Riviera Hotel which was the host hotel. This room came with a beautiful balcony that provided such a breathtaking view of Las Vegas that it caused the term, “I See the Light” to take on a new meaning. It also gave us one of the few places in the city from where you couldn’t hear the sound of the slot machines. Although there were many other attractions, this suite seemed to be constantly filled and our new president and his wife, Steve and Linda Cadenelli, found the time to share the camaraderie on both nights. It was something that I hope you didn’t miss. "REACH OUT AND TOUCH SOMEONE" I have been a member of this association for many years and last year I volunteered to deliver some fruit baskets to our life members. It is a practice that has gone on for quite a few years and I thought it would be a nice idea to renew some old friendships. For obvious reasons, I chose Leo Cleary, Paul Sartoretto and Jim O’Gibney. It had been over 20 years since I had seen Leo. He looked great and asked about all of his friends. I had forgotten what a wonderful storyteller he was. My brief visit lasted over two hours and could have RALPH McGILLAN Excavating Contractor Specializing in Lakes & Ponds Over 25 years experience in building new ponds, enlarging & redesigning existing ponds. Can get all DEP permits (609) 655-2281 17 Stockton Drive, Cranbury, NJ 4 gone on for much longer. Jim O’Gibney and I have stayed in contact, but he also was very pleased to know that his peers had thought of him. The visit to Paul was uneventful because he was in California, but I can attest to the fact that he would have enjoyed the fruit because I know that I did. These people have officially retired from our industry, but it is still in their blood. They really appreciate these yearly visits and I am sure they would love to hear from their old friends anytime of the year. So if you get a chance, give a call or make a visit and you will both be glad that you did. "WHERE WILL WE BE?" As we approach the end of February, our meeting schedule for 1991 is only half filled. Back in December it appeared that our tentative schedule was almost set. Then, due to some unforseeable problems, courses had to cancel. There have been many calls to our members but it is late and most clubs have their 1991 outing dates cast in stone. We will continue to search for open dates with a strong degree of confidence because every superintendent that we have contacted has gone out of his way to help. One of the reasons for this help is that they realize there are many ways that members of the GCSANJ con­ tribute to their association. Providing a site for a monthly meeting may be one of the more pleasureable methods. It is also very important for the welfare of our group that there be a time and place for our members to be able to leave (?) their world for a day. With this in mind, we will be setting up our 1992 schedule by the end of April and will establish a tentative schedule for 1993 by the end of this year. If this attempt proves successful, we will establish it as policy and all future schedules will follow this timetable. If you think you (Continues on next page) Available in New Jersey through Fertl-Soil Turf Supply, Inc. Marty Futyma (201)322-6132 NATURAL ORGANIC FERTILIZER Milorganite 6-2-0 Activated Sewage Sludge METRO MILORGANITE 365 Adams St. Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Processed Only By Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Milwaukee, Wisconsin GCSANJ NEWS can help our committee, please contact Dave Mayer or Shaun Barry. MEMBERSHIP AND ROSTER CHANGES Please join “The Greenerside” in congratulating and welcoming the following new members and members whose association status has changed. Golf Course Superintendent Category A David C. 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WE NEED YOUR HELP What is new in your life? Did you marry? Had any births in your family? We would like to spread that kind of news to the rest of die membership. The staff of “The Greenerside” needs your input in this newsletter, if you have an idea for an article submit it to us. Please submit any ideas or articles to: "THE GREENERSIDE" EDITOR P.O. Box 3672, Wayne, NJ 07474-3672 (Continues on next page) RES. 201-992-2335 BUS. 201-227-7183 AQUA-FLO, INC. 320 Basin Road • Hammonton, NJ 08037 (609) 561-1777 Established 1953 1-800-524-0895 (outside NJ) 4155A Westfax Drive • Chantilly, VA 22021 (703) 968-7081 5 GOLF COURSE & LANDSCAPE MATERIALS DECORATIVE STONE • WHITE SAND • TOPSOIL Humus-Tee & Green Mix • Bark Mulch EARTHLIFE 460 HORSENECK RD. FAIRFIELD. NJ 07004 GCSANJ NEWS If you have a short announcement, a birth or marriage, call Ilona Gray at (201) 595-7172 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. We’ll be glad to put it in. Maybe you won the lottery. Give us a call. We’d all like to know something like that and don’t forget to give us your new address, that way we can visit you next time we are in Hawaii!! JANUARY EDUCATION SEMINAR HELD AT RUTGERS On Jan. 8,1991, the GCSANJ held its winter educational seminar at Rutgers University. A total of 55 individuals, including many superintendents, attended. Certified superintendents received .5 C.E.U.s for the day's attendance. The morning session was an interesting talk about developing and building the Cape May National Golf Club. Project Manager/Shaper Mike Gaffney made a presentation to the group on the endless laws and permits required by law concerning the wetlands, construction permits, etc. in the initial and present stages. Superintendent Steve Malikowski followed up the actual “hands on” construc­ tion, design and planning with the Golf Course Architect. Steve was also involved in the choice of grasses, installa­ tion of the irrigation and planning of the maintenance facility. The afternoon session focused on the construction of the new Crystal Springs Golf Club, located in Hamburg in Sussex County. Dick Grant, Construction/Project coordinator, joined by Superintendent Jeff Drake, were very informative in their presentation. Dick and Jeff had similar problems in the beginning stages obtaining permits, etc., however, not to the same extent as Mike and Steve had, especially with the wetlands. Many slides were shown on the construction process, on shaping, blasting, hauling soil and the building of Greens and Tees. On behalf of the GCSANJ, we thank all the participants and the members for their support in attending this seminar. LAWRENCE DODGE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Products you need. People you can count on. Whatever your turf-management needs-from fertilizers to fungicides- Pro-Lawn has a comprehensive selection ready for quick delivery. But our representatives think it's important to provide more than just the latest products. That's why each rep is a turf- management professional who can diagnose problems, help you determine your fertilizer, chemical and seed needs, and keep you informed of the latest research. So don't just call a salesman. Call a turf-management expert-your local Pro-Lawn representative. Call the Pro-Lawn rep nearest you today. Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 Craig Lambert 201-663-3368 Langhorne, PA 19047 Ingrid Kern 215-750-1732 Wrightstown, NJ 08562 Brad Simpkins 609-758-7620 The future of turf management BERGEN COLLECTS GCSANJ NAMES AT THE GCSAA LAS VEGAS CONVENTION Sky Bergen of Vaughan’s Seed Co. makes it his business to know who in New Jersey attended the GCSAA Convention. This year’s list total is 73. To find out just how good Sky is at making this determination, we are challenging GCSANJ members to review the list and report any omissions to Ilona Gray at (201) 595-7172. Correc­ tions will be included in the next edition of “The Greenerside.” If Sky is 100% accurate, “The Greenerside” owes him one cool drink on the hottest day of the summer. Bergen’s list of attendees is as follows: (Continues on next page) ★ BENT GRASS ★ FESCUE & BLUEGRASS JADE RUN TURF & SOD FARM P.O. 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What we need is adequate enforcement of existing laws—not new laws. If you have a second argument in support of your position, start a new paragraph. But remember, one or two strong arguments, simply stated, are all you really need. When you have said what you have to say, close your letter simply and gracefully. Thank you for taking the time to consider my position on this important issue. I would appreciate receiv­ ing a response from your office. 3) Do get your facts straight. If you are going to use facts or statistics to support your arguments, make sure that they are accurate. Do write simply and clearly. Keep your sentences short and to the point. you ensure that your letter was received, read and noted. Do ask for a reply. By asking for a reply, Do make your letter legible. Send a typed 4) 5) 6) STORR TRACTOR CO. 3191 U.S. Highway 22 Somerville. N.J. 08876 201-722-9830 1385 Lakeland Ave. Bohemia. L.I., N.Y. 11716 516-589-5222 9 letter if you can. If you write by hand, make sure your letter is neat and easy to read. 7) Do sign your letter. Be sure to include your name, address, and telephone number. Make it easy for your legislator to respond. DON’T Don’t send anonymous letters. They serve no purpose. 1) 2) Don’t be abusive or threatening. A letter that calmly sets forth your arguments will be read and considered. An offensive letter will either be ignored, or worse, create negative feelings toward your cause. Also, avoid sarcasm. Such letters will do nothing to advance your position. issue is fresh in your mind. 3) Don’t put it off. Write now, while the The Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of New Jersey becomes more credible and more effective in its dealings with the Legislature and other elected officials when its individual members take the time to write or phone on issues and concerns pertinent to the profession. If you want to write or call and don’t have the address, contact the GCSANJ Government Relations Chairman, Paul Powondra. ILONA GRAY GCSANJ NEWS (Continued from page 7) MAY MEETING SCHEDULED Steve Cadenelli and Metedeconk National G.C. will be our hosts for the May meeting. It will be May 21,1991. The Field will be limited to only the first 100 members of GCSANJ that sign up. Pennsylvania Grown PENNCROSS BENTGRASS SOD CALL 800-USA-TURF or 717-898-5000 GCSAA NEWS NEW JERSEY SUPERINTENDENTS RECEIVE GCSAA CERTIFICATION Wayne P. Remo, superintendent of Rock Spring Club, has been designated a Certified Golf Course Superin­ tendent by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Remo has been superintendent of the West Orange, New Jersey course since 1988. He lives in Wyckoff. Thomas E. Zurcher, superintendent of Glenwood Country Club, has also been designated a Certified Golf Course Superintendent by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. 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Custom on-site soil blending and testing with a portable computerized blender to meet your speci­ fications are available. 10 GCSAA-affiliated chapters were honored at the 62nd GCSAA International Golf Course Conference and Show in Las Vegas. The judges declared “The Greenerside” first runner-up in the Best Overall — 16 pages or more cat­ egory. The winners in the annual contest were chosen from about 30 eligible entries. Publications were evaluated for overall excellence, appropriate design, editorial judgment and content, scope and quality of writing and presentation. Two of the contest’s categories are based on average publications size: up to 16 pages and 16 pages or more on average per issue. One publication was selected in each of those categories as best overall. In addition to the overall awards, judges selected four publications to receive awards for best flag design, best cover, best original editorial content and best format and readability. They also named a first runner-up in one category. Winners of the 1990 awards are: Best Overall (more than 16 pages on average per issue): "The Florida Green" Florida GCSA Editor: Joel D. Jackson, CGCS • • Best Overall (16 pages or fewer on average per issue): "Tee-To-Green" The Metropolitan GCSA Editor: Timothy Moore (Continues on next page) JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, Inc. PAVING, EXCAVATING SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. 762-1195 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TEE BUILDING GRADING GCSAA NEWS Best Cover: • "The Inforemer" San Diego GCSA Editor: David Major Best Flag: • "Update" Lone Star GCSA Editor: Randolph Russell Best Original Editorial Content: • "The Grass Roots" Wisconsin GCSA Editor: Monroe S. Miller Best Visual Format: • "The Hole Nine Yards" Long Island GCSA Editor: Charles H. Cross Jr. Judges were Jerome M. Ducker, CGCS, Hallbrook Farms CC; Nancy Haiper, owner of Harper & Associates, an advertising/communication firm; and Lois Wolfe of the National Federation of Press Women. DESERT SANDS A total of 18 GCSANJ superintendents competed in the GCSAA annual tournament held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The players worked hard at four courses set up to tournament conditions and I’m pleased to say that all of our members who competed, finished. Some extraordinary golf ability demonstrated by our New Jersey boys is now part of GCSAA Tournament history. The most notable was Jim McNally’s hole-in-one during the tournament at Orange Tree Golf Club. 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Ed Walsh, alias 101X, was presented with a commemorative shirt for his outstanding display of golfing prowess and will be available for pictures and autographs at our first monthly meeting. Bob Pricket, alias the Dean, wins the 911 award this year for most time spent in the hospital. I will present the award personally as last year’s recipient. Our “EAGLE SERVICE” Is FAR BEYOND PAR — THE ONE TO CALL In PA - NJ - DEL. SALES - SERVICE -LEASING TOURNAMENT FLEET AL WUNSCH- President JON F. SCHNEIDER- General Manager LUKE MARTIN - Representative WILLIAM WISTER- Representative DAVE HANCE- Representative JOHN CZERWINSKI- Representative * Gas & Electric Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles * CALL US FOR A DEMONSTRATION ON YOUR COURSE 215-340-0880 GOLF C A R S INC. 418 SKY 0 RON DR IVE BUCKINGHAM, PA 18912-0247 Tom Grimac receives the Ronald Reagan trophy for forgetting the phone number for 911 when the Dean needed him. And, last but not least, Fran Owsik receives the Rooky of the Year plaque for surviving two weeks in the desert fun on a budget of $6.38. On a more serious note, the hospitality suite which was co-sponsored by Connecticut, New Jersey and the Metropolitan Superintendents Association was a great success again. It was nice to have a place to meet and talk with many friends that we may not have seen for a long time. A total of almost 500 visitors stopped over a two- night period. Some of the more exciting people to stop by and say hello included Sam Snead, Nancy Lopez and Ben Crenshaw. Unfortunately, they came by early and had other engagements and couldn’t stay too long, so I was the only one who got to meet them. My personal thanks to the Board of Directors of New Jersey in helping to support the suite which has (Continues on next page) South Richmond Nursery Corp. ACCEPTING BID PROPOSALS FOR 1991 PROJECTS GOLF COURSE RECONSTRUCTION Green & Tee Expansion • Cart Pathways Drainage • Sand & Grass Bunkers BULK DELIVERED MATERIALS (800) 552-9200 (718) 317-1400 INSIDE NY SERVING THE TRI-STATE REGIONAL AREA 12 GCSAA NEWS Results are as follows: become tradition and has strengthened our ties with the Connecticut and Metropolitan Superintendents Associa­ tions. VOTING DELEGATE REPORT The results of the GCSAA Annual Membership Meeting held at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas on Feb. 12, 1991, are as follows: The meeting was called to order by President Gerald L. Faubel, CGCS at 1 p.m. A summary of the election is as follows: President - Steve Cadenelli For Vice President, voting went as follows: William Roberts Randy Nichols 3,521 votes Elected 762 votes For Director After losing the Vice Presidential bid, Randy Nichols was nominated for Director from the floor by Ken Mangum. Gary Grigg 3,730 votes Elected Charles Passios 3,439 votes Elected Randy Nichols 2,781 votes Elected Bruce Williams 2,135 votes Appointed Gary Sayer Eight regional delegates failed to check in their 599 votes votes at the Voting Delegate check-in resulting in the loss of almost 500 votes. These votes were critical to the candidates and could have meant the difference between a one-year appointment and a two-year elected term. A Bylaws change, consisting of the issue of the voting process at the annual meeting, was voted on and the results were 3,071 votes for leaving the voting process as is, 1,478 votes for revising the current voting process. The current and standing voting procedure is for each chapter delegate to cast the total amount of votes carried by them to the annual meeting and/or casting proxy votes from individual members not voting with their association. STEVE MALIKOWSKI, CGCS VOTING DELEGATE, GCSANJ TOUGHEST CATS JACOBSEN. ON TURF. JERSEY. TURF. SPECIALISTS • Deep Tine Aerofying Services • The Solution to Compacted Soils 37A Elmtown Boulevard Hammonton, N.J. 08037 Jack Montecalvo (609) 567-9001 Jacobsen Turfcat Out-Front Mowers, Models T422D, T436G ■ Choice Of 22-HP Diesel Or 36-HP Gas Engine ■ Dual-Range Hydrostatic Drive Matches Traction Speed to Mowing Conditions ■ Rear-Wheel Power Steering ■ Choice Of 50", 60”, 72" Rotary Decks Or 60" Fine-Cut Flail ■ Large 8.5-Gallon Fuel Tank 13 The 1990 Senior Open in Review To just say the 1990 Senior Open has been the highlight of my professional career would be vastly understating its importance to me personally. I have never enjoyed myself more nor learned more about myself than during the three years I spent preparing, producing and recovering from the Championship. Anyone who is presented with that type of opportunity should grasp it, hold onto it as long as possible and, most importantly, learn from it. Rarely will you have the potential to find out how professionally capable you are than during a Major Championship and the Senior Open has become a Major Championship. Of course, it goes without saying that it takes a total team effort to produce the very best results. At Ridgewood, we had that and more. A General Chairman, John Fennie, who not only was an exceptional organizer, but a person who genuinely cared about the people he worked with and the club he represented. A Greens Chairman, Connie DeLoca, who was always there with moral support and a shoulder to cry on when needed. A Tournament Director, Richard Farley, who most often made the tedious jobs fun and a Championship Commit­ tee, comprised of club members, whom I now call close friends. We also had tremendous support people on the tournament staff and within our R.C.C. membership and members of local clubs who gave many, many hours of their time to assure a successful event. The team also included the many members of the GCSANJ who volunteered their time putting up gallery ropes and stakes just prior to the event and the 25 plus Association members and personal friends who worked side by side with my staff managing the course throughout the week of the Championship. I would be completely remiss if I didn’t mention the U.S.G.A. staff and particu­ larly Championship Agronomist, Tim Moraghan, who helped prepare us for, guided us through and recover from the event. To Tim, a simple thanks will never be enough. Above all, the team included my staff. Living with me can sometimes be an adventure, at best, but they never complained about the long hours or any other responsibility of the task at hand. Each one gave much more than I ever had the right to expect. They were my strength during all the lows and equally shared in all the highs of success. Simply put, “to a man, they were outstanding”. I received a call from one of the local sports journalists on Monday after the Championship. He wanted to know how I felt now that the event was over and would I ever want to go through it again. My answer to the first question was “I could use a few days off’. The second answer was easy: “In a New York minute”. ED WALSH, CGCS We'll help you take care of your green Richard Clifford New Jersey Representatives Michael Buehler "rainy day". We want to help you plan for your tomorrow TODAY! Call us and be on your way to living a comfortable and safe life in a world full of eagles, birdies and beautiful drives. We're the experts on personalized financial planning, salary continuation and insuring that there is a savings plan in place and ready for that Wilmington Financial Group 100 Chapman Road • Newark, Delaware 19714 • 1-800-727-7350 PROVIDENT MUTUAL 14 X marks the spot Just when you thought it was safe to read “The Greenerside” again, I am back. Most of you probably figured it wouldn’t happen. Others hoped it wouldn’t. You are all wrong. You know I actually like writing this column because there are people who think I shouldn’t. Resistance seems to motivate me. As a matter of fact, Ilona Gray finally got me to do this again by telling me that some readers told her they were very happy that I wasn’t contrib­ uting to the publication anymore. I wonder if Ilona talked to my wife. I thought Mary was the only person who knew that that’s the only way to get through to me sometimes. I usually don’t react to threats and/or promises, but tell me someone doesn’t like what I do when I think it’s valid and it makes me want to do it even more. • White Trap Sand • Top Dressing Sand • Construction Mixes • Drainage Gravels • Suprgro Topsoil • Landscape Products • Compost • Cart Path Materials • Bagged Lime & Gypsum Products OVER 60 YEARS OF QUALITY SERVICE (908) 356-0858 15 You know, the way I think often makes me wonder if I wouldn’t be a good case for some young physiology student. What makes me think that way is I can have a completely rational conversation with Armand LaSage, Ed Schulsinger and Mike Oleykowski at the same time and come away still functioning. Give that a little thought. Of course I am only kidding with those remarks because I really like to write for “The Greenerside.” I will hope to keep it light and add that occasional bit of satire that keeps most of you thinking. I don’t know any other way. I am glad to be back and hope that no one takes me too seriously. Especially not Armand, Ed and Mike. ED WALSH, CGCS Fine Fescue Blends Bentgrass Sod Bluegrass Blends Special Orders Grown To Specifications Tee and Green Sod P.O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 Phone 401-295-1870 or 401-789-8177 Fax 401-789-3895 Jim Gilligan's Column The setting of this column is Las Vegas, Nevada, site of the 62nd International Golf Course Conference and Show. The conference combines a unique opportunity for a golf course superintendent to participate in educa­ tional seminars and sessions, to walk the trade show floor and ingest the multitude of product offerings, and, most significantly, to meet and exchange conversation with other superinten­ dents. It is this last point that I’m focusing on this day: my last in Las Vegas. In forming some thoughts about the content of this column, a range of ideas surfaced, but nothing strong enough to put on paper much less to be of interest to the readers of this publication. But now in the early morning light, I see my relationship with other superintendents as being the theme of this column: these superintendents being from New Jersey. These are the people I conversed with at dinner (even had a photograph taken with one); the people I met in the educational halls; the people I clogged the trade show aisles with; and the people I socialized with, were New Jersey golf course superintendents. The encoun­ ters were stimulating, they were topical, non-threatening and pleasant. The discerning note in these thoughts, I can’t find this atmosphere back home in our meetings. The bond at home seems strained. It would be good for us to estab­ lish a stronger bond at home to strengthen us as we work through the year. These thoughts are mine. I know I’m more recep­ tive to other people’s ideas and thoughts. I’m listening better now than before; it is that beginner’s mind that I’m employing now instead of the expert mind that controlled me for so long. I’ve renewed my lease on this profession and I don’t intend to let it expire. I’m finding in my mind the teaching of the faculty and the sharing of the students. There are no specific proposals in these thoughts to improve the GCSANJ, but there is a positive feeling in my mind about what we can accomplish together as men and women. Some confusion did exist in my mind as I encoun­ tered friends and strangers: the question arose, “Where are you now?”. My immediate response was, “I’m in Jersey”; but no, the name tag says, “New York”. Then I explained the dual response of living in New Jersey and working in New York. Staten Island could be a place of isolation, but see it as a bridge for myself among the superintendents of New Jersey, Long Island and Westchester. I have the unique opportunity to know and learn from the people and it is enlightening. The possibility of renewing a joint meeting among the three chapter associations would be a progressive idea. Troll to receive award Dr. Joseph Troll, a renowned educator in the turfgrass industry, has been named the recipient of the 1991 Green Section Award of the United States Golf Association. The announcement was made by Raymond B. Anderson, chairman of the USGA Green Section Award Committee. The award has been presented by the USGA annually since 1961 in recognition of distinguished service to golf through work with turfgrass. Troll received the award in February at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Conference and Show in Las Vegas. During his tenure at the University of Massachu­ setts, an estimated 1,100 students graduated from the program he directed, one of the largest number of gradu­ ates by any university in this country. 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Top Dressing, Peat, Humus & Potting Soil Gene Evans; (717) 443-9596 BRUEDAN CORPORATION Yamaha Golf Cars - John Deere Turf Equipment Bill Rapp; (800) 535-1500 (914) 469-2275 CIBA-GEIGY Turf and Ornamental Products Stephen Rezac; (201) 530-4252 ★ W.A. CLEARY CHEMICAL CORP. Somerset NJ Bob Leslie; (201) 993-6696, (908) 247-8000 CONSOLIDATED STEEL ft ALUMINUM FENCE CO., INC. Fencing Contractor Eugene T. McLaughlin; (201) 272-6262 ALAN G. CRUSE INC. Golf Course Materials Alan G. Cruse; (201) 227-7183 (201) 992-2335 ★ DeBUCKS SOD FARM Grower and Supplier of Bluegrass and Tall Rescue Sod Leonard DeBuck, Ray Dorsey; (914) 258-4131 DISPRO DISPLAY PRODUCTS CORPORATION Manufacturer of Golf and Country Club Signage Jerry Baine; (201) 988-5400 DOUBLE EAGLE EQUIPMENT Turf Maintenance Equipment Clyde Ashton - Jerry Pearlman - Stan Stevenson (201) 329-9292 EGYPT FARMS, INC. Top Dressing and Construction Mixes John Strickland - Jeff Lacour - Mike Witt 1-800-899-7645 (SOIL) E-Z-GO/TEXTRON, INC. New & Used Golf Cars & Turf Equip. Tom Sauer, Branch Mgr.; John Myers, No. & Cen. NJ; Paul Proter. So. NJ; (609) 586-4000 FERTL-SOIL TURF SUPPLY. INC. Greens Topdressing/Turf Supplies Marty Futyma - Catherine Futyma (908) 322-6132 ★ FINCH GOLF ft TURF COMPANY John Deer Turf Equipment Dennis Wagner - Mike Reynik - Ray Finch 1(800) 78-DEERE FISHER A SON CO., INC. Grass seed Fertilizers Chemicals Allan C. Phillips - Frank Fisher - Mike Fisher (800) 262-2127; (609) 478-6704 GOLF BY JANIS INC. Golf Course Construction, Renovation, Irrigation Al Janis; (301) 641-5108 GOLF CARS, INC. Golf Cars, Utility Vehicles, Parts, Accessories, Sales, Service; Jon F. Schneider, Gen. Mgr. - Sandra L. Wunsch, Controller; (215) 340-0880 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS. INC. Golf Course Supplies, Ken Kubik - Bert Jones (201)361-5943 (201)686-8709 ★ GREENWOOD TREE EXPERTS Full Service Tree Care Bob Dubee; (201) 335-6650 JONATHAN GREEN INC. Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Turf Chemicals Barry K, Green II - Ed Barbano - Rip Rippel (201) 938-7007 HARFORD INDUSTRIAL MINERALS Sands, Top Dressing Materials Dorothy Stancill; (301) 679-9191 JEP SALES, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Jack Poksay - Bill Beverlin - Bob Morris (609) 585-2300 REES JONES. INC. Golf Course Architects Rees Jones - Keith Evans - Greg Muirhead (201) 744-4031 STEVEN KAY Golf Course Architects Stephen Kay - Ron Turek - Barbara Kotier (914) 699-4437 KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY COMPANY Rainbird Irrigation Equipment William Koonz; (201) 379-9314 LAWN A GOLF SUPPLY COMPANY Specialists in Equiment and Supplies for Maintenace of Turf Sam Baird Jr.; (800) 362-5650 LESCO, INC. Serving the GCSAA of NJ Mike Oleykowski; (800) 321-5325 LEBANON CHEMICAL CORP. Country Club Fertilizers & Chemicals Steve Chirip; (717) 894-3133 LEON’S SOD FARM Sod Grower Samuel Leon - Irene Leon; (908) 996-2255 LOFTS SEED INC. Turf Seed and Fertilizer Supplier Dr. Rich Hurley; (201) 560-1590 LONGO MOTOR & PUMP, INC. Electric motor/pump repair/sales Cathy Hughes - Bob Tal; (201) 539-4141 WILFRED MCDONALD. INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Dennis DeSanctis - Ed Rockhill - Bill Luthin (201) 471-0244 RALPH McGILLAN Excavating Contractor, Lakes & Ponds Ralph McGillan; (609) 655-2281 JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, INC. Cart Path, Tee, and Trap Construction Joe Mercadante - Lucille Mercadante (201)762-1195 (201)763-0042 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. Turfgrass Supplies Rich Apgar - Joe Stahl; (914) 666-3171 MONTCO/SURF-SIDE Wetting Agents/Defoamers Robert Oechsle; (215) 836-4992 NOR-AM CHEMICAL CO. Chemical/Fertilizer Manufacturer Shaun M. Barry;★ (201) 846-8173 NORTHEASTERN ASSOCIATES Sales & Service for Golf Course Industry Vincent Dujets - Chuck Kolenut (201) 227-0359 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Golf Course Top-Dressing Jim Kelsey (908) 637-4191 19 PAVELEC BROS. GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 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