May 2017 May President’s Message By David W. Johnson Here we go again, off and running in an effort to get all the Spring punch list items completed in a timely fashion. At this pace Memorial Day will be here before you know it and we will shift into survival mode for the summer months. Trying to balance work with family life this time of year is a challenge. Long days on the course and evenings at the ball field seem to meld together, but we all continue to push through, and enjoy this lifestyle we live. Things at GCSANE have been quiet with our first two golf meetings being hosted by our allies from the Cape and Rhode Island. We had a great day at the Bear Cup with the GCSACC at the Country Club of Halifax. Ed Gianni, CGCS had the course in prime condition with putting surfaces in midseason form. Although the Cape pulled off the victory and retained the Cup, we had a great day and everyone in attendance seemed to be having a lot of fun and laughs. Behind the scenes, Brian Skinner and Ed Downing have been working diligently on the agenda and logistics of the much anticipated Demo Day that will be held June 5th at the MGA Links at Mamantapett. The venue and participation from our friends, affiliates and superintendent members will be sure to make this event a huge success. Mark your calendars and keep your eyes on your inbox for the details outlining this event. Don Hearn, with the help of the BOD has been working to upgrade the GCSANE website in an effort to freshen things up and make it more user friendly, especially from a mobile device. If you would like to share a favorite photo of your course, we would really like to add it to the member course photo library that will scroll on the home page. Please send photos to Don Hearn, Executive Director. In closing, if we at GCSANE can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out. If you have an opinion, good or bad, please let us know. If any member would like to get involved, please reach out and get on a committee, which will hopefully lead to the interest in a Board position. There is never enough time in your life to volunteer, but if you can make time, it is rewarding to give back to our close knit profession and will pay back to you in many ways. David W Johnson GCSANE President Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn The GCSA of Cape Cod and the GCSA of New England have joined forces to collaborate on BMP’s for golf courses in Massachusetts. Representing the Cape are Rick Lawlor, Charlie Passios and Ed Nash. Representing New England are Peter Rappoccio, Donny D’Errico, Greg Cormier and myself. Rick and Peter will serve as co-chairs with Rick taking the lead for the group. These seven people will form the task force charged with developing the documents that will create the BMP. To date, Mary Owen from UMass, and the Massachusetts Golf Association have agreed to support the effort and offer expertise. Kevin Doyle, GCSAA’s Regional Representative will be providing guidance and offering expertise as the process develops. Others will be asked to support and contribute to the group’s mission as we progress. The first BMP we will tackle will focus on irrigation. We believe, at this time, it’s the most critical category we face because of impending DEP regulations. You’ll be kept updated as the process moves forward. GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thoughts cont. PRESIDENT David W. Johnson Wianno Club 155 West Street, Osterville, MA 02655 508-428-6981 Email: Djohnson.wgc@gmail.com VICE PRESIDENT Jeffrey Urquhart Milton Hoosic Club 70 Green Lodge Street, Canton, MA 02021 781-828-2953 Fax 781-828-3220 Email: jmartin101@gmail.com SECRETARY/TREASURER Donald D’Errico The Cape Club of Sharon 25 Tiot Street, Sharon, MA 02067 508-530-2113 Email: donny@springvalleycountryclub.com DIRECTOR, SCHOLARSHIP & BENEVOLENCE David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 617-789-4631 Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com DIRECTOR Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Email: gcs@concordcc.org DIRECTOR, AFFILIATE Ed Downing New England Specialty Soils 435 Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA 01453 978-230-2300 Email: eddowning@me.com DIRECTOR Elaine Gebhart and Dave Johnson John Ponti Nehoiden Golf Club 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 781-283-3240 Email: jponti@wellesley.edu DIRECTOR 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 The New England Golf Course Owners Association (NEGCOA) held their 16th Annual Golf Outing at Ferncroft Country Club, May 2. Superintendent and GCSA of New England Member Mike Cassidy had the course in beautiful condition. Despite the wet weather, Mike and his team had the course conditioned as if it was mid-season. NEGCOA Executive Director Elaine Gebhardt created a full day of information, friendship, golf and socializing with others from all aspects of our industry. Damon DeVito, Managing Director of Affinity Management, the owner of Ferncroft, gave an informative presentation about the golf industry, his perspective on what might happen in the future and the details of the club’s zero waste food composting program. Dave Frem, President of the NEGCOA handled the speaking part of the day with his usual skill and easy going manner. GCSA of New England President, Dave Johnson, and I, represented our Association and we had a great time meeting others in our industry and playing golf with those who support the NEGCOA. PAST 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 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 774-430-9040 Email: donhearn@gcsane.org GCSANE Headquarters 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 Tel: (774) 430-9040 Web Site: www.gcsane.org 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 The Newsletter Remembering Danny Calise T he New England Regional Turfgrass Industry would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Danny Calise who for 12 years powered the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show Live Auction, with Manny Mihailides, teaching participants that the way into your pocket for a good cause is through your heart. Make them friends, make them laugh a bit, then make them pay and always do it with a smile was his method. We will miss his presence, but we will forever appreciate the opportunity we got to know him and enjoy him. Wherever Danny went, there always seemed to be a crowd made up of family and friends. His door was always open. So, if and when we get to the Pearly Gates, and if they are missing, we just might find out that Danny convinced God that the gates should be open to everyone and so he might as well let Danny auction them off! God Speed to our friend…. Danny Calise! May 2017 3 Some Etiquette Mistakes To Be Aware Of By Don Hearn 1. Not introducing others.   If you are standing with someone, and another friend or acquaintance walks up, you should make an introduction. Not doing so is rude. You might be uncomfortable if you have forgotten one of their names, but it’s okay to apologize for forgetting. A simple, “I’m sorry, but I don’t recall your name,” will suffice. And then once you have the person’s name, make the introduction. 2. Not sending an RSVP.   When someone invites you to a wedding or social event, always send the RSVP. Not doing so can mess up the host’s planning. If you are unsure if you can attend, let the host know with the promise of confirming as soon as possible. Then follow through once you are certain. Don’t keep the host hanging, or you might find that you don’t get an invitation the next time there’s a party. 3. Requesting to see someone’s house.   When you are a guest in someone’s home—whether it’s for a social event or an overnight stay—it isn’t appropriate to request a tour of the whole house. The host will take you on a tour if he wants you to see it. Asking for a tour of the house is rude, an invasion of personal space, and can make the host uncomfortable, particularly if some of the rooms are closed for a reason. 4. Requesting specific food.   If you are invited to someone’s home for dinner, it isn’t polite to ask for certain foods. However, it is fine to let the host know if you have allergies or any religious restrictions so she can let you know what is okay or not okay for you to eat. You still shouldn’t expect the host to cater to your dietary needs. You can eat around whatever is available, or if it is okay with your host, bring 4 The Newsletter something to share. At least you’ll know that there is one food you can eat. 5. Making people uncomfortable.   Stop and think about how you behave in front of your friends. Are you rude to servers at restaurants? Do you tell inappropriate jokes? Do you show too much affection to your significant other in public? If you can’t pinpoint anything, ask a trusted friend who’ll be honest with you. 6. Putting someone on speakerphone without their permission.   You should always tell the person that she is on speakerphone because she needs to know who her audience is. Not telling her is rude because she might say something that is meant for your ears only. Put yourself in her position and imagine how you’d feel if you unknowingly shared some sensitive information with a group of people. 7. Not responding to email.   Even if someone sent you an email that doesn’t require a response, you should send back a brief message that you received it. That is a courtesy that prevents misunderstanding or the other person having to follow up and ask for a confirmation. 8. Don’t be late.   Everyone’s time is valuable. Everyone is important. Being a couple minutes late isn’t the end of the world, but being a couple minutes early sends an important message that you care. GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle I cation is put on hold. f there is one consistent part of our industry, it is transition. Seasons change both environmentally and within the business of being a superintendent. We are transitioning out of a busy education season into facilities opening, handling staff and weather challenges, and chapter meeting and events. Just because golf begins doesn’t mean edu- In a conversation with one superintendent, he told me that attends almost every meeting and plays golf when he attends. “I always try to take three things back to my facility from every meeting.” He explained that through education offerings, conversations with peers, and paying attention to the maintenance practices on a colleague’s course, the fact is, he never struggles to find three items to justify his attendance. He also makes a point to discuss what he learned with his employer. “We host a chapter education event every year, so my boss understands there is more to our job than standard agronomic practices. He sees that we learn from each other.” I have seen meeting attendance increase slightly at chapter events across the region in the last couple years. Chapter boards continue to look for a magic bullet to drive you, the members, to meetings. If there was one, they would have been using it! I’ve written about it before in this newsletter: all attendees are a resource for others. The value to all members is increased by your attendance! That point was driven home at a recent chapter strategic planning session. This chapter will be looking to engage members who they have not seen at a meeting or event in a while. It will not be an easy goal to achieve. The board is convinced that members who attend a meeting find more value in their association, and are more inclined to engage other chapter events. The board understands that they must reach out, and actively promote and invite members to attend. Has anyone done that for you lately? Would you come to at least one more meeting if someone asked directly if you would attend? benefitted because you were a part of the event. If you have not made a meeting in a while, please consider breaking that habit even just one time this year. Someone will benefit from information you share, and I am willing to bet that you will gain a lot from being there, no matter where “there” is! GCSAA Resources and Deadlines you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already How your Equipment Manager can get you an R&R credit! GCSAA has partnered with R&R Products to bring a special rebate program to GCSAA members. Current EM members who pass one Turf Equipment Technician Certificate Program exam will receive a $95 rebate from R&R Products to be used towards your next R&R Products purchase. This program expires on Dec. 31, 2017, so take advantage of this opportunity by visiting the new GCSAA website here today! GCSAA partners with Columbia Sportswear for member discounts GCSAA and Columbia Sportswear Company, an industry leader for outdoor apparel and products, have joined in a partnership to bring savings to association members and their facilities. Columbia is offering a 50 percent discount to GCSAA members on outdoor wear purchases.  Read more Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Kevin Doyle GCSAA Field Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE Another colleague spent a long portion of a visit telling me how golf course superintendents need to play the game of golf. We should understand the rules, be aware of course markings, engage our customers and members and discuss the sport on every level. We are employed because of the game of golf; explain to those you answer to how important it is to attend meetings and play. There will always be one or more reasons to not go to a chapter meeting. If you attend regularly, thank you. I know I have May 2017 5 SOLitude Lake Management Completes Nationwide Earth Day Environmental Cleanups by Tracy Fleming Shrewsbury, SH, May 4, 2017 – SOLitude Lake Management®, an industry leader in lake and pond management, fisheries management and related environmental services for the United States, recently helped lead or participate in more than a dozen environmental events across the nation in honor of Earth Day. SOLitude employees, family members and friends volunteered a total of 223 hours of their time to help collect 3,180 pounds of trash and debris, complete the first step of a beneficial shoreline restoration project and install 2,000 native wetland plants in local communities throughout the country. SOLitude’s Hampton Roads, VA, team and friends celebrated Earth Day by participating in the Lynnhaven River NOW cleanup and Keep Norfolk Beautiful Day, where they helped remove 142 bags of trash from beaches and streets weighing 1,800 pounds. The team also spearheaded a trash cleanup near SOLitude’s Virginia Beach office and installed 80 feet of Oyster Castles along the shoreline of the Little Creek Watershed in conjunction with the East Ocean View Civic League and the Lafayette Wetlands Partnership. In North Carolina, SOLitude’s team members attended the Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon where they picked up 23 bags of trash along the floodplain. From left: Wildlife and Fisheries Scientist Jackson Minnich, Lake Management, Fisheries & Wildlife Scientist Derek Johnson, Marketing Project Coordinator Ann Marie Dorie, Environmental Scientist Kyle Finerfrock and Regional Administrator Karen Avery volunteer with the Living Shoreline Project. Team members from SOLitude’s Charlottesville, VA, office helped lead a trash cleanup with the Rivanna Conservation Society. The 13-person crew focused on the Riverview Park area and filled an entire work truck with 30 bags of trash, including a suitcase and a bucket full of concrete. SOLitude’s Mid-Atlantic team members helped with several events, including the DNREC Beach Grass Planting at Cape Henlopen State Park, DE, where a group of 10 people spent 33 total volunteer hours planting grass along the dunes to reinforce and protect the coastline from storms and high tides. The Delaware team also helped install 2,000 native wetland plants along swales in Talley Day Park in New Castle County, DE. The planting, which took place in partnership with the New Castle County Department of Special Services, will help improve drainage and water quality in the surrounding area. In SOLitude’s New Jersey office, the team took part in the Musconetcong Watershed Association’s Annual Spring River Cleanup for the second year in a row, dedicating a total of 33 volunteer hours to the cause. The work you do plays a vital role in the health and well-being of people and the environment in which we live. 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Superintendent, Franklin Country Club Jason VanBuskirk, Affiliate, Turf Cloud Marc Hansen, Affiiate, Maltby Tree Turf Cloud, Friend of the Association Welcome Back: Ted Zubiel, Superintendent, Bradford Country Club 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. Past issues of the NEWSLETTER are available using this link: http://bit.ly/GCSANEnewsletters. 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. 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PO Box 2 Slocum, Rl 02877 1-800-341-6900 Mark Pendergrast (617) 686-5590 Garrett Whitney (617) 697-4247 Matt Medeiros (508) 951-6139 Black Beauty, Tall Fescue, Green & Fairway Height Bent, Short Cut Black Beauty, Short Cut Blue, 90-10 Fine Fescue www.readcustomsoils.com Installation options available Contact: Pat Hogan, Alicia Pearson 25 Bishop Ave. Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 Golf course construction Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787 12 saturatedsolutionsllc.com North Shore Hydroseeding Brian King (978) 762-8737 195 SW Main Street Douglas, MA 01516 Saturated Solutions is the sole distributor of the Air2G2 Machine for sales & contracted services. Replenish your soils with oxygen when it needs it most in any conditions with no disruption. The Newsletter SOLitude Lake Management Tom Irwin Inc. Turf Products Since 1998, SOLitude Lake Management has been committed to providing full service lake, pond & fisheries management services that improve water quality, preserve natural resources, & reduce our environmental footprint. Services, consulting, & aquatic products are available nationwide. 13 A Street Burlington, MA 01803 157 Moody Rd. Enfield, CT 06082 (800) 582-5959 Toro Equipment & Irrigation– Serving the industry since 1970 Tracy Fleming 888-480-5253 www.solitudelakemanagement.com. Southwest Putting Greens of Boston P.O. Box 827 Westford, MA 01886 We bring you a network of professionals and innovative solutions dedicated to your success. With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. 800-243-4355 Bill Conley, Dave Dynowski, Nat Binns (332) 351-5189 Tim Berge (860) 490-2787, Andy Melone (508) 561-0364 Tree Tech, Inc. 6 Springbrook Rd Foxboro, MA 02035 www.turfproductscorp.com Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River U.S. Pavement Services Synthetic turf, tee lines, practice greens, outdoor & indoor practice facilities. Full service tree service specializing in zero impact tree removal, stump grinding, tree pruning & tree risk assessments by our team of Certified Arborists. Douglas Preston (978) 250-5996 Andy Felix (508) 543-5644 Sportscapes Unlimited LLC Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Providing asphalt paving, cart paths and walkways, line striping and concrete work. PO Box 1686 Duxbury, MA 02332 PO Box 167 Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Valley Green Specializing in fairway aeration & cleanup, deep tine aeration, Air2G2 aeration & full seeding services. Many varieties of turfgrass sod for the golf course. Bentgrass, Bluegrass, Fine and Tall Fescues, Blends and Mixes. 14 Copper Beech Drive Kingston, MA 02364 800-556-6985 “Wholesale distributor of turf products” Joe Farina 774-260-0093 Doug Dondero (508) 944-3262 Jon Targett (978) 855-0932 Joe Trosky (860) 508-9875 Mike Lucier 617-913-8958 mijke@sportscapesunlimited.com Woburn, MA 01801 Ken Sprague 781-825-3290 Phone: (413) 533-0726 Fax: (413) 533-0792 sportscapesunlimited.com jfarina@tuckahoeturf.com Stumps Are Us Inc. Turf Enhancement Enterprises Manchester, NH Featuring Floratine products, JRM tines and bed knives and Greenleaf Turbo Drop air induction spray nozzles. Professional stump chipping service. 41 Industrial Parkway Winding Brook Turf Farm Wethersfield, CT and Lyman, ME Syngenta Professional Products Brian Juneau 781-738-3201 P.O. Box 1775 Wells, ME 04090 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Kathy Arcari (401) 639-5462 kacari@windingbrookturf.com Turf Cloud, Inc. www.windingbrookturf.com Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 39 Mountain Gate Road Ashland, MA 01721 WinField Target Specialty Products Tartan Farms, LLC Whether you’re focused on your turf, your family, your friends, or your hobbies, our goal is to provide administrative assistance to your operation, so you can have just that, more time! Turf Cloud, Inc.’s unique passion for technology, coupled with years of turf grass experience can offer you superior data tracking programs and insight to web strategies to increase your time and productivity. Ask us how today! P.O. Box 983 West Kingston, RI 02892 Jason VanBuskirk (774) 244-2630 jvb@turfcloud.com Dave Wallace  (401) 641-0306 www.turfcloud.com Brendan McQuade (603) 625-4165 165 Grove Street, Suite 70 Franklin, MA 02038 Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals & grass seed. 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Matt Faherty 860-681-8982 mfaherty@winterberrylandscape.com Visit www.winterberryirrigation.com May 2017 13 14 The Newsletter topdressing sand divot mixes - Bulk, bagged, super sacs - Bulk, bagged, super sacs cart path blends root zone blends bunker sands engineered soils - hd, buff, pro white Scott whitcomb 781-789-8762 Ed downing 978-230-2300 Bob doran 978-230-2244 scott@nesoils.com ed@nesoils.com bob@nesoils.com www.nesoils.com @NESoils @NESpecialtySoil Untitled Event IRRIGATI ON Serving the East Coast Irrigation and Pump Installation and Service November 14, 2016 7–10pm • • • • • • • Installation of new irrigation systems Refurbishment and extensions of existing systems Start-Up and winterization Irrigation service and repairs Pump sales, repairs and maintenance Wire tracking and wire installation GNSS Mapping System paired with AutoCAD Software that will allow the creation of accurate As-Built • Installation and refurbishment of central controls • Grounding testing and installation The Location 1234 Main Street, Anytown, State ZIP www.example.com Chris Daigle Matt Faherty 1-800-722-7348 www.winterberryirrigation.com May 2017 15 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England The Newsletter–Rate Schedule THE NEWSLETTER DISPLAY ADVERTISING ORDER FORM Company Name: Phone: Address: Contact Name: Email: Issues (List month and total number):  Amount of Check: (Made payable to “GCSANE”) Monthly Rate 4 Times Per Yr. 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