May 2016! New England Regional Turfgrass ! Foundation, Inc. Elects New Executive Board! May 17, 2016! ! ! The New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation recently held its 19th Annual Meeting on May 10, 2016 where a new Executive Board was elected. Clifford J. Drezek of Arbor"Turf Services, Inc. in Marlborough, MA has been elected as the 20th president of the foundation, succeeding Matthew A. Crowther, CGCS, of Mink Meadows Golf Club on Martha’s Vineyard.! Cliff represents the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals (MALCP) on the Foundation’s Board. Randy S. Weeks of the Lochmere Golf and Country Club in Tilton, New Hampshire, representing the New Hampshire Golf Course Superintendent Association will serve in the vice"president’s seat for this upcoming year. Jeffrey M. Urquhart of the Milton Hoosic Golf Club in Canton, MA representing the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England will fill the role of Treasurer for a second year. Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS of the Concord Country Club also of GCSANE has been elected as the foundation’s new secretary. Matthew Crowther will continue to serve on the board as the Immediate"Past President. The foundation consists of 2 delegates from each of the 7 GCSAA Chapters located in New England, 1 delegate from the Sports Turf Managers Association of New England (NESTMA) and 1 delegate from the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals (MALCP). There are two advisory seats filled by the University of Massachusetts and the University of Rhode Island respectfully. ! ! The 19th Annual Conference and Show was held in Providence, RI on February 29 through March 3rd, 2016. Since the “great” snow event of 2015, industry participants looked forward to getting back in balance again with industry professionals. The 2016 weather cooperated nicely to help the attendee and exhibit booth sales to exceed recovery expectations as the show went uninterrupted. The 2017 show dates for the 20th annual show are: March 6"9, 2017 in Providence, RI. For more information on the show and New England Turfgrass Research please visit our website: www.nertf.org. ! 2016"2017 NERTF Executive Board! Front Row (l to r): Clifford Drezek (2016 Pres.), Matthew Crowther, CGCS (Immediate Past"Pres.). Back Row: Jeffrey Urquhart (Treas.), Peter Rappoccio, CGCS (Sect.) and Randy Weeks, CGCS (vice president)! ! The 5th annual Tee"Up New England rounds of golf auction took place April 11"18, 2016. 105 rounds of golf across New England and one day of tennis at the Longwood Cricket Club were auctioned off. All rounds were sold and $26,570 was raised towards turfgrass research in New England. We thank all courses greatly who participated and wish to thank everyone for supporting turfgrass research. A list of courses that participated is located at www.tee"upnewengland.com. ! ! Gary Sykes, Executive Director! ! GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Michael Luccini, CGCS Franklin Country Club 672 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 508-528-6110 Fax: 508-528-1885 Email: Mluccini@franklincc.com Tom Irwin, Inc. Adds Greg Cormier to Client Service Team Golf Course Veteran to Serve Greater Boston Market VICE PRESIDENT David W. Johnson Wianno Club 155 West Street, Osterville, MA 02655 508-428-6981 Email: Djohnson.wgc@gmail.com SECRETARY/TREASURER Jeffrey Urquhart Milton Hoosic Club 70 Green Lodge Street, Canton, MA 02021 781-828-2953 Fax 781-828-3220 Email: jmartin101@gmail.com TRUSTEE - Membership Kris Armando Sassamon Trace Golf Course 233 South Main Street, Natick, MA 01760 508-745-8555 Email: karmando8@gmail.com TRUSTEE - Scholarship & Benevolence BURLINGTON, Mass. – May 24, 2016 – Tom Irwin, Inc. (http://www.tomirwin.com), the leading provider of agronomic solutions, business solutions, and professional development services to golf course superintendents and sports turf managers throughout New England, has added Greg Cormier to its client service team. Greg will serve as Client Representative calling on golf course David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 617-789-4631 Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com superintendents in the Greater Boston area. TRUSTEE - Government Relations “Greg is a terrific addition to our client services team. Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Email: gcs@concordcc.org TRUSTEE - Affiliate Ed Downing New England Specialty Soils 435 Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA 01453 978-230-2300 Email: eddowning@me.com Greg Cormier His deep background in golf course management and his expertise in problem -solving will strengthen Tom Irwin’s ability to deliver value to clients in the Boston area,” said Chris Petersen, President of Tom Irwin, Inc. “I’m confident that Greg will make significant contributions to our clients’ success.” FINANCE CHAIRMAN Donald D’Errico Spring Valley Country Club 25 Tiot Street, Sharon, MA 02067 508-530-2113 Email: donny@springvalleycountryclub.com GOLF CHAIRMAN John Ponti Nehoiden Golf Club 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 781-283-3240 Email: jponti@wellesley.edu EDUCATION CHAIRMAN Brian F. Skinner, CGCS Bellevue Golf Club 320 Porter Street, PO Box 760661 Melrose, MA 02176 781-665-3147 Fax 781-665-1019 Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN Greg Cormier, CGCS Nashawtuc Country Club 1861 Sudbury Road, Concord, MA 01742 978-369-5704 Email: gcormier@nashawtuc.com PAST PRESIDENT Mark Gagne Walpole Country Club 233 Baker Street, Walpole, MA 02081 508-294-5326 Fax: 508-668-9969 Email: Mgagne@walpolecc.org ASSOCIATION MANAGER Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 774-430-9040 Email: donhearn@gcsane.org “I’m very excited about representing a company that brings so much value to the table. Tom Irwin has such a positive impact on peoples’ success,” said Cormier. “The biggest thing for me is just going out every day and helping people. I did their job for 15 years and I know how challenging it is. I look forward to helping make a positive difference in their lives.” Cormier comes to Tom Irwin with a depth of experience. Most recently, he spent seven years as Director of Golf Course Operations at Nashawtuc Country Club, an 18-hole private golf course in Concord, Massachusetts. Earlier in his career, Cormier was Superintendent of the West Course at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science-Turfgrass Management from the State University of New York at Cobleskill. A Certified Golf Course Superintendent, Cormier is also a board member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England. Originally from Westford, Cormier currently resides in Chelmsford. BUSINESS MANAGER, THE NEWSLETTER Julie Heston Phone: (401) 934-7660 Email: jheston@verizon.net GCSANE Headquarters 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 Tel: (774) 430-9040 Web Site: www.gcsane.org Additional information about the services that Tom Irwin provides to its clients is available at www.tomirwin.com, or call 800.582.5959. Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and/ or person quoted, and may not represent the position of GCSANE. Information contained in this publication may be used freely, in whole or in part, without special permission as long as the true context is maintained. We would appreciate a credit line. 2 Thoughts From Your Association Manager When Ted left Lexington to pursue ownership of Garrison Golf Center in Haverhill, MA (now called Murphy’s Garrison Golf Center) I was lucky enough to try to fill Ted’s shoes at Lexington. Manny was kind enough to let me borrow some pieces of equipment and offered his expertise to help me any time, any way, as did Ted. I was so fortunate to have both Ted and Manny as sources of information and life experiences. When Manny and his dad, known as “Manny Senior” bought land in Marshfield they cultivated some of the acreage to raise sod for sale. This business led the way to the building of Green Harbor Golf Club, a nine-hole course on what was formerly a cranberry bog. After a number of years nine more holes were added The course is a walking course and has not had golf cars since it opened. To read more about the Green Harbor Golf Club and the Francis family’s involvement please visit the website at greenharborgolfclub.com. The 2016 and 10th edition of the Bear Cup Tournament was played April 27 at Olde Scotland Links in Bridgewater, MA. Paul Doherty, President of the GCSA of Cape Cod arrived with the trophy since it was in his possession for the past year. Mike Luccini, President of the GCSA of New England was hoping to leave with the trophy, but that didn’t happen. The event was played to a tie so the Cape Association remains the holder of the trophy for another year. The course was in excellent condition and all remarked on the wonderful work Jim Small, Tom Rioux and the Olde Scotland Links team had done to have the course in such outstanding shape for the event. The scoring was handled by Golf Professional Chris Anthony who had his hands full keeping track of the teams. Thanks to all the staff members at Olde Scotland Links who helped make for a great time at this year’s Bear Cup tournament. We also had a surprise at the start of the day. A hole-in-one! Bob Dembek, Superintendent at Lexington Golf Club accomplished the feat on his first hole, with the first shot of his first round of the season. Bob also won two of the 50-50 raffle prizes. This was much appreciated since he generously offered a free beverage of choice to all who played in the event. By Don Hearn Paul Doherty left and Mike Luccini In the recent issue of Links magazine there was an article that explained a collaborative program introduced last December, whereby the United States Golf Association and the American Society of Golf Course Architects announced an interesting, pro-bono program aimed at helping public golf facilities improve the customer experience. About 30 courses applied for the free consultation of a USGA agronomist and ASGCA architect (one of three application rounds this year) and the winners were announced. Mark Mungeam, whose firm is a Friend of the Association Member, and Jim Skorulski, The USGA’s Agronomist for the Northeast Region will be collaborating on a consultation for one of the courses. Please read more about the program by clicking his link http://www.linksmagazine.com/best_of_golf/munimakeovers. I was sad to learn of the death of Manny Francis, “Manny Junior.” I first met Manny in 1968 when I was working as an assistant for Ted Murphy at Lexington Golf Club. He was always friendly and had a reputation as a superintendent who was managing golf course turf at a very high level. 3 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England The 23th Annual Scholarship and Benevolence Tournament In memory of Dr. Joseph Troll and James O. Beane, CGCS Monday June 27, 2016 Cyprian Keyes Golf Club 284 East Temple Street, Boylston, MA 01505 Our Hosts: Jason Paradise, Superintendent Dick Zepp, CGCS, Director of Maintenance The Frem Family 10:30 am: Registration and practice area available 11:30 am: Buffet lunch 12:30 pm: Shotgun start Cocktails, Dinner and Prizes (hosted bar for first hour) after golf Cost $200.00 Lunch or Dinner only $50.00 Dress: Golf Attire Locker Rooms Available Click here to register 4 Kevin Doyle - GCSAA Updates accomplishments. Newton CC has been a finalist multiple years for the prestigious Metropolitan Golf Association’s Arthur P. Weber Environmental Leaders in Golf Award and been recognized by the New Jersey Turfgrass Association with their 2015 Environmental Stewardship Award. “I think every superintendent is an environmentalist at heart.” Have a quick conversation about environmental initiatives and you will find out that Carpenter has a big heart, and a lot of love for the environmental side of the profession. After discussions with Dr. Myers at Rutgers, he and his son Steven are experimenting with mowing height and frequency of cut in his native areas to control an overabundance of milkweed, without the use of pesticides. This will be the case study for Newton’s next Audubon recertification. Carpenter has also joined the GCSAA Grass Roots Ambassador army. He has utilized the town hall format, often via telephone, to engage his representative and receive important policy stances on issues directly relating to golf. Carpenter looks forward to furthering the relationship with his representative by working towards a site visit. Ask yourself: What have I done to give back to my association or industry? While there are many opportunities to become involved, there are exponentially more reasons to not engage. Les Carpenter found himself at a point in his life when taking that first step to giving back was in order. From committee work to involvement in national efforts, Carpenter has proved that it is never too late to engage in efforts large or small to make your mark. Next time you see an opportunity to engage and succeed, why not give it a try? In our industry we are required to notice trends at our facilities and within our industry. New tools or tricks utilized by others can often assist in making needed improvements. We also might notice some trends at the chapter level, when the same superintendents might regularly help develop education events, be progressive about environmental efforts, or take critical action in government relations initiatives. A member who might fall into one such category could be considered engaged. Maybe if they fit into two of the afore mentioned chapter efforts we would consider them highly engaged? I think you can figure out where this is going. Picture a superintendent who has become a regular participant in all three endeavors, at both the local and national levels. You might have a vision of a young up-and-coming superintendent with a bright future. I picture 58-year-old Les Carpenter, superintendent at Newton CC in Newton, NJ. While “young” might not fit the bill, if recent trends are any indication, I think the future for Carpenter just keeps getting brighter. “Three or four years ago I looked in the mirror and said you’ve been a superintendent over 30 years and this business has provided a great life for your family, my father and his family, my brother and his family, me and my family. Now my sons a little bit interested. I attended meetings and have gone to the education events but I’ve never really done anything to give back to the association. That was when I decided to get involved.” And get involved he did. Carpenter began giving back at the chapter level first by joining the GCSA of New Jersey education committee “seven or eight years ago.” After diving in and getting involved a little more a, GCSANJ director’s position opened up in his district and he has served on the board since that time. Currently Carpenter serves as the GCSANJ secretary, and works heavily on the chapter Rounds for Research committee. The passion and drive for R4R has deep and personal roots for Carpenter. Carpenter was the recipient of a Melrose Leadership Academy grant, through the generosity of Ken Melrose and administered through the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), and proud member of the class of 2015. “You have this perception when you come from a modest budgeted club way up in the corner of the state that no one really knows that much about, why am I going to apply? I’ll never get picked for the Melrose. I’ve obviously learned that that’s not the case.” Carpenter continues to sing the praises of Mischia Wright, GCSAA’s Associate Director, Environmental Institute for Golf and Melrose coordinator, the EIFG and the Academy. Carpenter reached out to many in New Jersey in an effort to propagate the program among his peers and has vowed to continue to do so. The personal development successes haven’t stopped there either. Carpenter continued the trend by receiving a grant from Bayer as a part of the Plant Health Scholarship program (in conjunction with the EIFG) in 2016. Carpenter was one of only two recipients. The program is designed to promote continuing education within the golf industry. Carpenter’s environmental resume is quite impressive as well. A certified Audubon International cooperative sanctuary, which has recertified eight times, is just one of the many GCSAA Resources and Deadlines you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already: Are you social? Did you miss this valuable webinar? Maybe you use Facebook to keep up with family or friends who don’t live close by. Or you have a Twitter account and follow your favorite sports team or celebrities but don’t really Tweet. If you’d like a little help learning more about hashtags or how to use social media for business purposes join us for a quick 60minute webcast. Claudia Alterman, digital content specialist for GCSAA, covers some of the basics then focuses on how to use social media to the benefit of your career, profession, club and industry. Visit the GCSAA TV archive here to check it out. Top celebrities support 2016 "Thank a golf course superintendent" campaign Hear what these celebrities have to say about golf course superintendents—our unsung heroes of the game. Engage your members or customers to enter their Thank You message at the link below for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2016 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Lake Tahoe, July 21-24. https://www.gcsaa.org/thankasuper continued on page 6 5 Kevin Doyle - continued from page 5 Upcoming FREE webcasts: Want to add this to your club media (newsletter, Facebook, Twitter) please let me know. The GCSAA marketing department will format this appropriately for you! June 2: Empowering Your Career - Equipment Management Series Golf Course Environmental Survey: Thank You!!!! Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Thank you to those who filled out the Property Profile and Environmental Stewardship Survey. GCSAA reached adequate numbers to validate the survey, and your participation provided vital information needed to advocate for the golf industry and superintendent profession. Check back here in the future to find out when the results are available! Kevin Doyle GCSAA Field Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE Most valuable technician voting open There is a candidate for GCM's Most Valuable Technician, presented in partnership with Foley United, from the Northeast region! Learn how J.R. Wilson brings a host of talents to his duties as the equipment manager at Noyac Golf Club and information about the other finalists here. Take the time to make your selection, and consider nominating your tech next year! 5 Reasons to Buy Life Insurance, Even if you’re Single and Debt-free Not every single, debt-free person needs life insurance. But the vast majority do, for a wide variety of reasons. 5. You make too much to qualify for a Roth IRA, but still want to save more money for retirement. If you make too much income to qualify for a Roth IRA, but have already maxed out your other retirement plans, you may want to consider life insurance. You can pay premiums and your money has the potential to grow tax-deferred, similar to a retirement plan. And, if you do it correctly, you can take loans from the policy income tax-free. 1. You don’t want someone else to have to pay your endof-life and funeral expenses. Without some kind of protection – even a small term life insurance policy – your parents or other relatives will end up paying your funeral costs, if you die unexpectedly. There can be other end-of-life expenses too, like hospital bills or other costs associated your home, work or personal life. 2. If you’re young and healthy, you’ll get the best rates. Purchasing life insurance when you’re young and healthy (and can breeze through underwriting) may also be costeffective. That’s because, as you get older (and potentially less healthy), the rates you’ll pay will increase. Why not lockin low rates now? Buying young can also protect your future insurability, since insurance companies often let you convert from one policy to another or add coverage at a later date, without having to go through most of the underwriting. 3. You want to leave a legacy. You may not have children, but what about nephews, nieces or someone else who depends on you? Make sure they’re taken care of if you’re no longer around. Or, for a small premium, you could leave a legacy to a favorite charity or cause. Life insurance benefits are typically tax-free to the beneficiary. 4. You may not be single or debt-free forever. Many life insurance policies allow you to trade up or add coverage, so buying a small policy before you get married or buy a home may be a good idea. Again, the sooner you purchase life insurance, typically the lower your rates. Want help figuring out if you need life insurance? Contact your financial professional to review your specific situation. He or she can help you decide whether you need life insurance, and if so, what kind and how much you’ll need. Please be advised that this document is not intended as legal or tax advice. Accordingly, any tax information provided in this document is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. The tax information was written to support the promotion or the marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed and you should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. AXA Advisors, LLC and AXA Network, LLC do not provide tax advice or legal advice. This article is provided by Donna Walsh. Donna Walsh offers securities through AXA Advisors, LLC(member FINRA, SIPC) 40 WILLIAM STREET SUITE 200 WELLESLEY,MA 02481 and offers annuity and insurance products through an insurance brokerage affiliate, AXA Network Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, LLC and its affiliates. GE-104306 (05/15) (Exp.05/17) Donna L. Walsh 40 William Street Suite 200 Wellesley, MA 02481 Tel: (781) 237-8332 6 May Horticulture Tips By Jim Diermeier, CGM Horticulturalist, Winged Foot Golf Club The activity in your landscape beds is about to go up a few notches as the days get longer, warmer and there is still adequate natural rainfall. Clubhouse turf areas will need regular mowing and shrubs pruning. Now that the crabapple trees have blossomed the odds of a last frost have passed. This means that the frost tender plants can now be moved out into the gardens. Prune late blooming woody plants that bloom on current season’s growth. Glossy Abelia, Butterflybush , Beautyberry , Shrub Althea, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Golden Raintree , Hybrid Tea Rose. Last call to transplant small trees and shrubs. Take advantage of the natural rainfall and cooler weather. Pinch back new soft growth of needled evergreens if you wish to control their growth and keep them compact and bushy. Plant tender summer bulbs like Calla and Canna Lilies, Dahlias and Gladiolus. General Landscape Check your irrigation systems now before they are needed this summer. Don’t wait until natural rainfall requires supplemental irrigation. Monitor rainfall. When weekly rainfall is less than 1 inch supplemental irrigation may be necessary. Weeds are becoming more active so this is a good time to use mulches to smother them. Deadhead Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Mountain Laurels and Lilacs as the blooms fade. This directs more of the plants energy to new growth and flower buds for next year. Prune early blooming woody plants that bloom on previous season’s growth if necessary. Prune these plants right after they finish flowering: Cherries, Magnolias, Lilacs, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Dogwoods, Mountain Laurels, Forsythia, Flowering Quince , Flowering Currants, Pieris. Flower Beds Plant seeds or set out seedlings of frost sensitive annuals. Because color sells you will find many of these plants in bloom in very small cell packs or 4.5” pots. I plant the 4.5”. I find that the planting goes faster; it’s easier for the crew with less damage and a more finished result. It’s desirable to buy plants that have good green foliage and sturdy stems. Some frost sensitive annuals to consider are Ageratums, Angelonia, Annual Asters, Caladiums, Calendula, Celosia, Cleome, Coleus, Cornflower, Cosmos, Dusty Miller, Euphorbia, Gazania, continued on page 8 7 the emergent zone grow with their stems above water and their roots in water. Submerged or floating leaf plants have stems and leaves under water with some parts above water. Once established, these landscapes can be managed by using principles of Integrated Pest Management, which emphasize lower pesticide usage. These sustainable landscapes require less chemical treatment, reducing the amount of chemicals put into the environment which have nontargeted effects on the ecosystem, its plants, and its animals. Horticulture - continued from page 7 Globe Amaranth, Hollyhocks, Impatiens, Lavatera (Mallow), Annual Lobelia, Nasturtiums, Flowering Tobacco, Petunias, Pinks (Dianthus), Portulaca, Salvia, Snapdragons, Statice, Sweet alyssum, Wax Begonias and Zinnias Pest Alert Continued vigilance is necessary on slugs and aphids, which appeared last month. Both can reproduce without having to find a mate so their populations can build quickly. Aphid females can lay fertile eggs without the benefit of male input (called oogenesis) and slugs, like snails are hermaphroditic enabling them to fertilize their own eggs. Use a natural slug bait to control slugs. To control peach tree aphids on roses and other plants use the aphid chaser. On other plants you can use yellow sticky traps or spray the aphids with a recommended control. Later in the month you may see Tent caterpillars. The population of this moth can fluctuate over a 3-10 year cycle. The telltale sign is the large tent like silk web spun by the caterpillars as they feed on trees and shrubs. The caterpillars hide in the tent during the day and feed at night. The eggs started hatching out later in the month and so it is the best time to control them before they damage plants. Tent caterpillars will head down to the ground to pupate in July. The adult yellow-brown moths emerge next spring and lay eggs for next year’s generation. The first line of defense is physical removal of the nests. The best time to catch the caterpillars in the nest is when they are not feeding from dusk to a few hours past dawn. The second line of defense is to use a highly selective insecticide that won’t hurt potential predators and pollinators, Spray trees and shrubs with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki). If you can reach put the spray nozzle inside the tent as well. The caterpillars must ingest the spray that coats the plants leaves. Another good organic control when the tree or shrub is not blooming is neem oil. Herbaceous Native Plant Selections This list is by no means inclusive of all native perennial herbaceous plants of the Northeast. These are plants that I have used with success. Agastache Asclepias Native Plants Native plants can be used around in your landscape beds to create sustainable landscapes. Most native plants are perennial and have extensive root systems that hold soil and slow runoff. Persistent stems, leaves, and flower parts which remain through the winter also reduce runoff, especially in the spring, as snow melts and rainfall begins before new growth is present. Particulate matter accumulates around these native plants and the plants themselves absorb chemicals such as nitrogen and phosphorous that would otherwise enter the runoff. Native plants have many positive characteristics. Native plants used as buffer strips along water margins slow runoff and absorb nutrients. They are also selfsustaining, and they support wildlife including beneficial insects, pollinators, and native birds. Successfully growing native plants requires an understanding of the evolutionary adaptations plants make to specific light and soil moisture conditions. Prairie plants have adapted to dry, sunny uplands, while woodland plants tolerate shade. Wet meadows contain plants species tolerant of sun and wet soils, while plant species in Chleone continued on page 9 8 Horticulture - continued from page 8 continued on page 10 9 Horticulture - continued from page 9 continued on page 11 10 Horticulture - continued from page 10 11 12 It’s Not What You Say – It’s How You Say It! I’ll bet you’ve been told that a few times. Voice Tone, Inflection, Volume Again, it’s all about how you say it. The same words spoken through clenched teeth in anger offer an entirely different message than when they are shouted with joy or whispered in fear. A level, well modulated, conversational statement is convincing without being intimidating. A whispered monotone will seldom convince another person that you mean business, while a shouted epithet will likely bring on defensiveness. Listen to your tone (is it raspy, whiny, seductively soft, angry?), your inflection (do you emphasize certain syllables, as in a question, or speak in a monotone, or with "sing-song" effect?), and your volume (do you try to gain attention with a whisper, or overpower others with loudness?). Learn to control and use your voice effectively; it’s a powerful tool in self-expression. Think of it this way. If someone tells you that “You look great today,” and says it while making eye contact and smiling and speaking in a friendly tone, you’ll likely take it as a compliment. If someone tells you the same words while rolling their eyes, shaking their head and speaking with derisive inflections, you’ll know they’re being sarcastic. The non-verbal components of a message are really the key to its effectiveness. Eye Contact If you look directly at the person you’re talking with, it helps to communicate your sincerity and to increase the directness of your message. If you look down or away much of the time, you present a lack of confidence, or a quality of deference to the other person. If you stare too intently, the other person may feel an uncomfortable invasion. Don’t try to maximize eye contact, but keep in mind that a relaxed and steady gaze at the other person, looking away occasionally as is comfortable, helps make conversation more personal, shows interest and respect, and enhances the impact of your message. Fluency A smooth flow of speech is a valuable asset to get your point across in any type of conversation. It isn’t necessary to talk rapidly for a long period; but if your speech is interrupted with long periods of hesitation, your listeners may get bored, and will probably recognize you are very unsure of yourself. Clear and slow comments are more easily understood and more powerful than rapid speech filled with long pauses and stammering. Record yourself talking on a familiar subject for thirty seconds. Then listen for—and work to correct—pauses and space fillers such as "uhhh..." and "you know...." and “right?” Body Posture How you stand or sit is a huge part of how you come across and even how you feel. Watch other people talking with each other; notice how each is standing or sitting. An active and erect posture, while facing the other person directly, lends additional assertiveness to your message. A slumped, passive stance gives the other person an immediate advantage, as does any tendency on your part to lean back or move away. Listening Listening is not simply the physical response of hearing sounds. Effective listening may involve giving feedback to the other person, so it’s clear that you understood what was said. Listening requires tuning in to the other person (stop other activities, turn off the TV, stop looking at your phone messages, ignore other distractions, focus your energy in his or her direction); paying attention to the message (make eye contact, nod to show that you hear); and actively attempting to understand before responding (attend to the feelings behind the words—rather than trying to interpret or come up with an answer). Good listening will make all of your assertions more effective, and will contribute hugely to the quality of your relationships. Gestures Gestures go with posture to lend strength to your selfexpression. Accentuating your message with appropriate gestures can add emphasis, openness, and warmth. While gesturing is a culturally related behavior, a relaxed use of gestures can add power to your messages. Uninhibited movement can also suggest openness, self-confidence (unless the gesturing is erratic and nervous), and spontaneity. Distance/Physical Contact Distance from another person has a considerable effect upon communication. Standing or sitting very closely, or touching, suggests intimacy in a relationship, unless the people happen to be in a crowd or very cramped quarters. The typical discomfort of elevator passengers is a classic example of the difficulty we have in dealing with closeness! Coming too close may offend the other person, make him/her defensive, or open the door to greater intimacy. It can be worthwhile to check out verbally how the other person feels about your closeness. While this element varies a good deal among cultures, don’t overlook it as you consider how to communicate more effectively. Thoughts Do you agree that it’s a good idea in general for people to be assertive? What about speaking out yourself when the situation calls for assertive action? Some people, for instance, think it’s not a good idea for anybody to express himself or herself. And some say it's okay for others, but not for me. If either of these beliefs rings a bell with you, it’s time to reconsider your attitude about thinking and behaving assertively. Content Of course what you say is important. Just remember that how you say it is at least half of the message. Facial Expression Let your face say the same thing your words are saying! Your expression should agree with your message. Ever see someone try to express anger while smiling or laughing? It just doesn't come across. An angry message is clearest when delivered with a straight, non-smiling expression. A friendly communication should come with a smile. There is no magic bullet that will make all relationships perfect, whether intimate, close, cordial, or distant. And “assertiveness” is not defined simply by a few memorized phrases or by standing up straight. Nevertheless, you can make a difference in the way others treat you by expressing yourself effectively. Working on the nonverbal components of your communication is one effective way to do that. Don Hearn 13 14 Tech Tip By Jason VanBuskirk I got into an interesting conversation the other day with my dad. We were discussing directions. Just the normal back and forth of how to get to certain places in a certain amount of time. My dad has always had this distinct ability to drive to a location without really needing exact directions. But our discussion covered the idea of getting somewhere quickly. You know, trying to avoid traffic at 4:30 on a Friday afternoon? I was curious how he did it, but also somewhat concerned that he wasn't using his iPhone to its fullest potential. Most of the time he has that sound life advice to provide, but when it comes to technology he turns to me, his geeky son. I told him about Waze. You know that awesome GPS app? Yes there are plenty of GPS apps available, but this one weighs in at the top. Not only does it help assisting you to avoid traffic as you travel, but it also increases your professionalism by helping you show up on time. Waze scans traffic before you're supposed to leave, and even sends you a notification telling you what time to leave by in order to get there early given the current traffic. There are a few things you need to do to help this process, but they are quite simple. First, make sure you have entered the address of your destination on your calendar appointment. Next, on your phone settings, follow the pictures below. Going to your settings, start out by tapping Privacy. Once in Privacy, tap on Motion & Fitness. Now that you're in there, make sure Waze is selected to track your motion. Once you've followed these steps, enjoy never being late again, or if you are, you won't be able to blame traffic! 15 16 17 DIVOT DRIFT... announcements ... educational seminars ... job opportunities! ...tournament results...and miscellaneous items of interest to the membership.! ANNOUNCEMENTS! Welcome New Members:! ! Tournament Results:! ! April 27, 2016 ! 10th Annual Bear Cup Challenge ! Olde Scotland Links! ! ! 1st Gross:! Tom Colombo, Garrett Whitney! 2nd Gross:! Mike Turner, Parish Pina! 1st Net:! Kurt Calderwood, Ryan Anderson! 2nd Net:! Mike Hermanson, JimFitzroy! 3rd Net:! Joe Piana, Dennis Friel! Katherine Arcari, Affiliate, Winding Brook Turf Farm ! Daniel Brown, Affiliate, Country Club Enterprises ! Delea Sod Farms, Friend of the Association ! Frank Kulig IV, Superintendent, Oak Ridge Golf Club ! Rob Wyllie, Superintendent, Boothbay Harbor Country Club ! Our condolences are extended to the Sinisalo family on the passing of longtime member!Eric Sinisalo who passed away on April 29, 2016.! Eric had been employed at the Nehoiden Golf Club at Wellesley!College for over thirty years.! ! Our condolences are extended to the Francis family on the passing of retired member Manuel (Manny) N. Francis who passed away on May 6, 2016. Manny had a wonderful life and career and was an active member during his years as superintendent of the Belmont Country!Club in Belmont, MA.! ! Our condolences are extended to the Larson family on the passing of Harry Larson, a veteran of the turf industry, who passed away on May 23, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Harry had a long time affiliation with!the!Jacobsen!Company as a technical representative.! ! As in the past, The Newsletter continues to invite Affiliate members to submit a press release about new personnel, new products or a company bio. We will print each and every release free of charge. This is a great way to advertise for free. !Who said nothing in this world is free? !Free advertising to better your ! company, wow what an offer. !! ! ! GCSANE Offers Website Banner advertising at ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! www.gcsane.org ! ! The price is $500 for one year which will be re"occurring ! ! ! annually from your first billing unless otherwise specified.! ! For more information, please contact Kris Armando ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! at 508"745"8555 or karmando8@gmail.com! 18! Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION Page 1 Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. 110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776 Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground covers, loam, & mulch. Darren Young (978) 443-7177 Agresource, Inc. 100 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913 Quality Compost, Soil & Mulch. Dave Harding office: (978) 388-5110 cell: (978) 904-1203 www.agresourceinc.com Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. 304 Main St., Wethersfield, CT 06109 Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, Grigg Brothers foliar fertilizers, and Aquatrols. Specializing in custom seed blends. Robin Hayes (508) 237-2642 Dick Gurski (413) 531-2906 Chris Bengtson (401) 474-4110 Allen’s Seed 693 S. County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822 Specializing in quality seed, fertilizer, chemicals, and related golf course maintenance supplies. 1-800-527-3898 info@allenseed.com www.allensseed.com Country Club Enterprises PO Box 670, 29 Tobey Rd., W.Wareham, MA 02676 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Dave Farina, Keith Tortorella, Mike Turner (800) 662-2585 Atlantic Golf and Turf 9 Industrial Boulevard, Turners Falls, MA 01376 Specializing in agronomy through the distribution of fertilizer, seed and chemicals throughout New England. Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040, Scott Mackintosh CPAg (774) 551-6083, Michelle Maltais (401) 835-0287 Crop Protection Services Suppliers of Chemicals, Fertilizer, and Grass Seed (978) 685-3300 www.cpsagu.com A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. 1357 Main St., Coventry, RI 02816-8435 Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, Baroness, and used equipment. Mike Cornicelli (401) 826-2584 DAF Services, Inc. 20 Lawnacre Rd., Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Custom pumping solutions. Custom pump controls. Complete pump service. Serving all of New England. Dick Young (860) 623-5207 Asphalt Services, Inc 210 New Boston Street, Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 938-6800 www.pavewithasi.com Providing asphalt paving for golf car paths, walkways and parking lots. We also specialize in drainage, seal coating, crack sealing and line painting. DeLea Sod Farms 486 Church Street, Wood River Junction, RI 02894 Scott McLeod 800-344-7637 smcleod@deleasod.com www.deleasod.com DeLea Sod Farms provides first quality tallgrasses and bentgrass to the landscape and golf markets. Full line of U.S. Silica Greens topdressing and bunker sands. Barenbrug USA Great in Grass 10549 Hammond Hill Road, East Otto, NY 14729 Bruce Chapman, Territory Manager (401) 578-2300 Dependable Petroleum Service One Roberts Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 UST / AST facility maintenance, installation and compliance testing. Bruce Garrett / Francis Turner 508-747-6238 bgarrett@dependablecompany.com www.dependablecompany.com BASF Turf & Ornamental PO Box 111, West Dennis, MA 02670 “We don’t make the turf. We make it better.” Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 peter.jacobson@basf.com DGM Systems 153A Foster Center Road, Foster, RI 02825 Golf and Sports Turf Specialty Products and Services Visit www.dgmsystems.com Office (401) 647-0550 Manny Mihailides (401) 524-8999 David Mihailides (401) 742-1177 BACKED by BAYER Building on an already solid foundation of proven products to help you succeed. Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 brian.giblin@bayer.com John Bresnahan (413) 374-4102 john.bresnahan@bayer.com www.backedbybayer.com Beals and Thomas, Inc. 144 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 and 32 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 Civil Engineers - Landscape Architects - Land Surveyors - Planners - Environmental Specialists Contact: Sarah Stearns, 508-366-0560, sstearns@bealsandthomas.com Beals and Thomas specializes in golf course site design services including irrigation pond analysis and design, drainage and utility improvements, permitting, hydrogeologic evaluations, construction administration, boundary and topographic surveys, master planning and project design. ezLocator 115 Lordvale Boulevard, North Grafton, MA 01536 A New Course Everyday! Steve Boucini, Representative 508-561-4079 sboucini@gmail.com www.ezlocator.com Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles 724 MacArthur Boulevard, Pocasset, MA 02559 E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles Doug Hopper (401) 787-0514 Tim Russell (603) 557-3463 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Rd., PO Box 520, Unionville, CT 06085 Golf course and landscape supplies. John Callahan (860) 916-3947, Dennis Friel (617) 755-6558 G. Fialkosky Lawn Sprinklers PO Box 600645., Newton, MA 02460 Irrigation services to golf courses throughout New England. Gary Fialkosky (617) 293-8632 www.garyfialkoskylawnsprinklers.com 19 continued on next page Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION Harrell’s LLC 19 Technology Drive, Auburn, MA 01501 Turf & Ornamental supplies. Chuck Bramhall (508) 400-0600, Jim Cohen (978) 337-0222, Mike Kroian (401) 265-5353, Mike Nagle (508) 380-1668 Maher Services 71 Concord Street, N. Reading, MA 01864 Well drilling, pump service and well maintenance Peter Maher cell: (781) 953-8167 or (978) 664-WELL (9355) Fax (978) 664-9356 www.maherserv.com Hartney Greymont 433 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492 www.hartney.com Hartney Greymont is a company that specializes in tree care, landscape services, strategic woodland management and plant healthcare. Adam Cervin (781)444-1227 XT6807 Maltby & Company 30 Old Page Street, P.O. Box 364, Stoughton, MA 02072 Provides expert tree pruning, tree removal and tree planting services. Our two other divisions include Natural Tree & Lawn Care, which treats for winter moth caterpillars, ticks and mosquitoes etc. Forest Floor recycling manufactures color enhanced mulch and natural composted leaf mulch. For more information or to speak with one of our arborists please call Bill Maltby at (781) 344-3900 Helena Chemical Company 101 Elm Street, Hatfield, MA 01038 www.helenachemical.com National distributors of all your turf chemicals and fertilizers. Extensive line of Helena Branded wetting agents, foliars, micronutrients and adjuvants. Louis Bettencourt, CGCS (978) 580-8166 Chris Leonard (339) 793-3705 MAS Golf Course Construction LLC 60 Hope Ave., Ste. 107, Waltham, MA 02453 Fulfilling all your renovation and construction needs. www.masgolfconstruction.com Matthew Staffieri (508) 243-2443 Highland Financial Group 40 William Street, Suite 200, Wellesley, MA 02481 Provides insurance, financial planning and services. Donna Walsh (781) 890-2958 donna.walsh@axa-advisors.com www.hfngrp.com Mayer Tree Service 9 Scots Way, Essex, MA 01929 Providing a full range of tree service including plant health care, stump grinding, and compost tea. We can also provide loam, mulch, and mobil debris grinding. Jeff Thomas (978) 500-4921 Hillcrest Turf Services Mike Parks (617) 852-0479 Providing Air2G2 air injection, Imants root pruning, Rotadairon dethatching, Weidenman Super 600 and Seeding Services. McNulty Construction Corp. P. O. Box 3218, Framingham, MA 01705 Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, parking areas; imprinted asphalt. John McNulty (508) 879-8875 MTE, Inc. – Turf Equipment Solutions 118 Lumber Lane, Tewksbury, MA 01864 New England’s source for equipment sales, service and parts. New and pre-owned mowers, tractors, attachments and much more from: Jacobsen, Turfco, Smithco, Ventrac, Redexim, Neary Grinders, Ryan, Buffalo Turbine, Mahindra, Husqvarna, Gravely, Standard, Par-Aide and others. Office: (978) 654-4240. Mark Casey: (617) 990-2427. Matt Lapinski: (978) 551-0093 International Golf Construction Co. 5 Purcell Rd., Arlington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonios Paganis (781) 648-2351; (508) 428-3022 Irrigation Management & Services 21 Lakeview Ave., Natick, MA 01760 Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation. Bob Healey, ASIC, CID (508) 653-0625 Mungeam Cornish Golf Design, Inc. 195 SW Main Street, Douglas, MA 01516 Golf course architects Office: (508) 476-5630 Cell: (508) 873-0103 Email: info@mcgolfdesign.com Contact: Mark A. Mungeam, ASGCA www.mcgolfdesign.com Ken Jones Tire, Inc. 71-73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613 Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks, cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars. Gerry Jones (508) 755-5255 LaCorte Equipment LaCorte Equipment is your premier John Deere Golf Distributor in the Northeast. John Winskowicz (978) 471-8351 Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293 Dan Paradise (978) 853-2916 Eric Berg (516) 473-3321 Call or visit our website at www.lacorteequipment.com New England Specialty Soils 435 Lancaster, Street, Leominster, MA 01453 1mm. Top Dressing Sand, High Density Bunker Sand, Rootzone Mixes, Tee Blends, Divot Mixes, Bridging Stone, Cart Path Mix, Infield Mixes, Inorganic Amendments, SLOPE LOCK Soil. Ed Downing (978) 230-2300 Bob Doran (978) 230-2244 www.nesoils.com Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation 11 Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420 Offering a full range of inventory for irrigation drainage, pumps, fountains and landscape lighting products and services for all of your residential and commercial needs. (781) 862-2550 Susan Tropeano, Tim Fitzgerald tim@larchmont-eng.com New England Turf P.O. Box 777, West Kingston, RI 02892 Phone: (800) 451-2900 or Ernie Ketchum (508) 364-4428; Mike Brown (508) 272-1827 www.newenglandturf.com NMP Golf Construction Corp. 25 Bishop Ave., Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 Golf course construction. Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787 Lazaro’s Golf Course Supplies & Accessories dba Hammond Paint and Chemical Co., Inc. 738 Main St., Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154 Complete line for all your of golf course supplies. Par Aide, Standard, Eagle One, turf and ornamentals, aquatics, turf marking paint, safety items, adjuvants Joe Lazaro - cell: (617) 285-8670; Fax: (781) 647-0787 Email: jlazaro698@aol.com www.lazarogolfcoursesupplies.com continued on next page 20 Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION SOLitude Lake Management Since 1998, SOLitude Lake Management has been committed to providing full service lake, pond and fisheries management services that improve water quality, preserve natural resources, and reduce our environmental footprint. Services, consulting, and aquatic products are available nationwide. www.solitudelakemanagement.com. Tracy Fleming 888-480-5253 Northeast Golf & Turf Supply 6 Dearborn Road, Peabody, MA 01960 Complete line of Golf Course, Landscape & Lawn Care Construction and Maintenance Supplies Tom Rowell (978) 317-0673; Bill Stinson (413) 668-7943; Jeff Brown (508) 868-8495; Dan Ricker (978) 317-7320 North Shore Hydroseeding 20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding and erosion control services. Brian King (978) 762-8737 www.nshydro.com Southwest Putting Greens of Boston P.O. Box 827, Westford, MA 01886 Synthetic turf, tee lines, practice greens, outdoor and indoor practice facilities. Douglas Preston (978) 250-5996 On-Course Golf Inc., Design/Build 16 Maple Street, Acton, MA 01720 We serve all your remodeling and renovation needs. You can trust your project with us! We make you look good! Sean Hanley (978) 337-6661 www.on-coursegolf.com Sportscapes Unlimited LLC PO Box 1686, Duxbury, MA 02332 Specializing in fairway aeration and cleanup, deep tine aeration, Air2G2 aeration and full seeding services. Mike Lucier 617-913-8958 mijke@sportscapesunlimited.com sportscapesunlimited.com Putnam Pipe Corp. Hopkinton and Taunton Underground water, sewer, & drain pipe and fittings-Erosion and sediment control material. Free delivery and 24-hour service. David Putnam toll free (855)-GETPIPE Stumps Are Us Inc. Manchester, NH Professional stump chipping service. Brendan McQuade (603) 625-4165 Read Custom Soils 5 Pond Park Road, Suite 1, Hingham, MA 02043 Custom soil blending, top dressing sands, Root zone blends, “early green” black sand, divot & cart path mixes. Terry Driscoll, Garrett Whitney (888) 475-5526 Syngenta Professional Products 111 Craigemore Circle, Avon, CT 06001 Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 Tartan Farms, LLC P.O. Box 983, West Kingston, RI 02892 Dave Wallace (401) 641-0306 Residex 165 Grove Street, Suite 70, Franklin, MA 02038 Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals and grass seed. Jim Pritchard 401-862-1098 Glenn Larrabee 774-670-8880 Tom Irwin Inc. 11 A St., Burlington, MA 01803 Turf management products. Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen, Greg Misodoulakis, Fred Murray (800) 582-5959 Saturated Solutions 18 Evergreen Road, Northford, CT 06472 Greg Moore (203) 980-1301 Saturated Solutions is the sole distributor of the Air2G2 Machine for sales and contracted services. Replenish your soils with oxygen when it needs it most in any conditions with no disruption. saturatedsolutionsllc.com Tree Tech, Inc. 6 Springbrook Rd., Foxboro, MA 02035 Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River Andy Felix (508) 543-5644 Full service tree service specializing in zero impact tree removal, stump grinding, tree pruning and tree risk assessments by our team of Certified Arborists. Select Source 3208 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16508 National, full line distributor of turf, ornamental and specialty products. Exclusive distributor of Prime Source branded pesticides and specialty products. Mike Blatt, Northeast Territory Manager (814) 440-7658 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. P. O. Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 A1 - A4 Bentgrass, High sand based sod, Fine Fescues. Call Joe Farina (774) 260-0093 Turf Products 157 Moody Rd., Enfield, CT 06082 Toro Equipment & Irrigation - Serving the industry since 1970 800-243-4355 www.turfproductscorp.com Bill Conley, Dave Dynowski, Nat Binns (332) 351-5189, Tim Berge (860) 490-2787, Andy Melone (508) 561-0364 SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC 300 Colonial Parkway, Suite 600, Roswell, GA 30076 Offering our customers the most complete line of products, service and expertise in the industry. Ron Tumiski (800) 321-5325 x6219 Slater Farms (Holliston Sand Products) P. O. Box 1168, Tifft Rd., Slatersville, RI 02876 USGA recommended topdressing, root-zone mixes, compost, pea stone, angular & traditional bunker sand. Bob Chalifour, CGCS (Ret.) (401) 766-5010 Cell: (860) 908-7414 Valley Green 14 Copper Beech Drive, Kingston, MA 02364 Phone: (413) 533-0726 Fax: (413) 533-0792 "Wholesale distributor of turf products" Doug Dondero (508) 944-3262, Jon Targett (978) 855-0932, Joe Trosky (860) 508-9875 Sodco Inc. PO Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877 1-800-341-6900 Black Beauty, Tall Fescue, Green & Fairway Height Bent, Short Cut Black Beauty, Short Cut Blue, 90-10 Fine Fescue Installation options available Contact: Pat Hogan, Alicia Pearson continued on next page 21 Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION Winding Brook Turf Farm Wethersfield, CT 06109 Kathy Arcari (401) 639-5462 WinField 29 Gilmore Drive - Unit C, Sutton, MA 01590 Using industry-leading insights to provide you with the products that help you win. 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