January - February 2022 GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT RUSSELL HELLER, CGCS AWARDED THE Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 2022 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Email: gcs@concordcc.org VICE PRESIDENT through the ranks. In 2007 he was Brian Skinner, CGCS, CPO elected President of the Association. Bellevue Golf Club PO Box 760661, Melrose, MA 02176 He has continued to serve on various 781-248-0216 Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com GCSANE committees. SECRETARY/TREASURER Bob Dembek Lexington Golf Club He has served on several GCSAA 55 Hill Street, Lexington, MA 02420 committees. The Government Relations 978-870-8669 Email: lexgc@rcn.com committee was his favorite, as it afforded DIRECTORS him the opportunity to directly meet Greg Cormier, CGCS Tom Irwin, Inc. lawmakers in D.C. He is currently a 11A Street, Burlington, MA 01803 978-846-1133 GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador and Email: gregcormier@tomirwin.com visits with his local state representative Ryan Emerich Vesper Country Club periodically. 185 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 717-575-1332 Email: remerich@vespercc.com He hosted a First Green Field Trip at Michael Murphy Franklin Park to introduce 6th grade Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course 1281 West Roxbury Parkway, Brookline MA 02467 students to the intricacies of golf 617-879-5664 Email: mimurphy@brooklinema.gov Russell started his career after obtaining course maintenance. Subjects dealing Eric Richardson his Turfgrass Management degree at with insects, soils, monitoring of the Essex County Club the Stockbridge School of Agriculture greensward, water use and conservation 153 School Street, Manchester, MA 01944 978-500-2094 at UMass Amherst. He spent several and other subjects associated with Email: erichardson@essexcc.org years as an assistant superintendent at the environment were explained to David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club Andover Country Club. After a short inquisitive children and their teachers. 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 617-789-4631 stint as superintendent at Tewksbury Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com Country Club he joined Sterling Golf Each December he organized a yearly PAST PRESIDENT David W. Johnson Management. He worked two years at visit to Doyle’s Cafe in Jamaica Plain. The Country Club Chelmsford Country Club before moving It was a chance for superintendents, 191 Clyde Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-456-3972 to Franklin Park Golf Course, the second assistants, sales reps, and others to wrap Email: Djohnson.wgc@gmail.com oldest public course in America. He up the season over lunch and a few cold EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR has continued to hold the position of beers. This event lasted for 15 years Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 superintendent there since 2001. until Doyle’s closed its doors for good in 774-430-9040 Email: donhearn@gcsane.org October 2019. NEWSLETTER EDITOR He achieved Certified Golf Course Greg Cormier, CGCS Superintendent status in 2004 and As one nominator stated, “Russ has done Tom Irwin, Inc. 11A Street, Burlington, MA 01803 maintains that to this day. it all for GCSANE.” 978-846-1133 Email: gregcormier@tomirwin.com GCSANE Headquarters Russell became a member of the GCSA Russell and his wife Raina have been 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 Tel: (774) 430-9040 of New England in 1996 and joined happily married for 22 years. Web Site: www.gcsane.org the Board of Directors in 1999 where Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and/or person quoted, and June not represent the position of GCSANE. Information he served as Newsletter Chairman for contained in this publication June be used freely, in whole or in part, without several years before working his way special permission as long as the true context is maintained. We would appreciate a credit line. Your Golf Irrigation Specialist        Course Superintendents of New England       . "#!%%%! $ !"" Chase Cameron (203) 203) 233-1482 or Tim Clarke (845) 845) 325-3868 2 Divot Drift CONGRATULATIONS TO Back Issues! Tom Brodeur, recently retired from the TPC Boston in Norton, MA after 20 years maintaining superb playing surfaces there. Chris Cyr who left the Milton Hoosic Club and is now Client Relations Manager at Tom Irwin, Inc. Joel Cyr, formerly Superintendent at Blue Hill Country Club, now Superintendent at the Milton Hoosic Club. Dennis Houle, recently retired from Winchester Country Club Jon Zolkowski, formerly Superintendent at Norfolk Golf Club, has accepted the Superintendent position at Blue Hill Country Club. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Erik Anderson, Superintendent, Wampatuck Country Club, Canton, MA Past issues of the NEWSLETTER are available Benjamin Boepple, Assistant Superintendent, Bear using this link: http://bit.ly/GCSANEnewsletters. Hill Golf Club, Stoneham, MA Colin Briggs, Assistant Superintendent, Longmeadow Country Club, Longmeadow, MA Chris DeLuca, Assistant Superintendent, Blue Hill As in the past, The Newsletter continues to invite Country Club, Canton, MA Affiliate members to submit a press release about Tom Hoffer, Affiliate, Harrell’s, Auburn, MA new personnel, new products or a company bio. We will print each and every release free Klark Johnson, Assistant Superintendent, Essex of charge. This is a great way to advertise for County Club, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA free. Who said nothing in this world is free? Free advertising to better your company, wow what an Kimberly Koprowski, Associate, Bethlehem Country offer. Club, Bethlehem, NH Colby Major, Assistant Superintendent, The Kittansett Club, Marion, MA Shaun Marcellus, Superintendent, Wanumetonomy GCSANE Offers Website Golf and Country Club, Middletown, RI Banner advertising at Scott Strong, Assistant Superintendent, Worcester Country Club, Worcester, MA 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 Don Hearn at 774-430-9040 or donhearn@gcsane.org January-February 2022 3 The Super Speaks Out For the enjoyment of our readers, and as a way for superintendents to share ideas about modern and seasonal issues and challenges, The GCSANE Newsletter has rebooted a column which was published for many years in older versions of this publication. ‘The Super Speaks Out’ This month’s question: Labor shortages are a modern-day reality in nearly all industries. How are you handling the current labor market? What tips do you have to hire and retain staff? Eric Richardson Rarely, if ever, have I encountered a challenge/hurdle in this Director of Grounds business that has a straightforward solution. Tangible solutions Essex County Club require hard work, perseverance, intelligence, and the ability to think outside the box. I wonder who possesses those traits…. Yes, Based on the location of Essex County Club, the labor market, or I mean you! Superintendent’s ability to problem solve is one of our lack thereof, has always been a challenging hurdle for the entire most desirable traits, and we will find a way like we always do. club during my fifteen-year run; there isn’t a large population of people looking for seasonal/entry-level work. During 2020, we reduced staffing levels and quickly filled the few open spots with Ryan Green college-age students who were unexpectedly home and looking to Superintendent get away from their parents. The lack of non-college age applicants Crystal Lake Golf Club was noteworthy in 2020, and we thought this was due to govern- ment programs and COVID. Unfortunately, it indicated a much I feel I have been fortunate and perhaps a bit lucky, to have assem- larger issue that plagued us and every local business in 2021. bled a core crew which for the most part return every season. The starting wages in our industry can deter people at first, however Competition for labor is not only external but internal as well. The I believe you can create a work environment which attracts and Clubhouse/Kitchen and other departments have the same staffing retains certain employees. Now, having stated this, we do run a challenges, and we interview many of the same candidates. The ex- smaller crew than neighboring private clubs who have a stronger ternal competition for labor continues to mount as wages and sign- need for a larger, seasonal staff. We try to maximize by using less on bonuses increase and become the standard for hiring seasonal hand work where possible. For instance, nothing is walk mowed, or part-time staff. At one point early summer of 2021, I had a local and most of our rough is mowed by one person, lowering the over- excavation company offering $35-$40 per hour for an entry-level all need to have a lot people on the crew. seasonal position. Even though I work at a private club that treats its employees well, competing with that kind of entry-level salary While I have had great employees who do not play golf, over the 8 wasn’t possible. years that I have been at Crystal Lake, the core seasonal staff that has remained, use the golf as their primary benefit. Other than While $35+ per hour wage wasn’t possible and with no new ap- prime tee times, we have a generous golfing policy for employees, plicants, we focused on retaining our existing staff in 2021. These which I would recommend to those struggling to retain seasonal staff members helped the club survive 2020 and worked extra hours staff. Our budget doesn’t allow us to pay starting employees high in 2021 to compensate for the lack of able bodies. Increasing your wages, and while we also offer 401(k), health insurance, and other pay scale isn’t easy, fun, and requires constant communication with benefits, the golfing benefit has been an attractive part of the ben- your board, owner, chair, etc. But it is the necessary first step if efit package for the right candidate. From experience, I have also retention is a priority. There are no indications that the labor crisis hired older members who are either retired, got laid off or could is over, but having a motivated, highly trained core group of people no longer afford their dues. The amount of care they have for the will soften the blow. course is very high due to their emotional attachment to it. At least in New England, our business needs to find ways to reduce I am also creative with work schedules. I have had luck getting the reliance on seasonal workers for our operations. Yep, I know, recommendations from friends of employees. There is also a market this is a pie-in-the-sky take, and my soapbox is big, but I am for younger retirees looking for a second job. For example I have correct. If possible, increase your full-time staff numbers, advocate two (20 year and out) retirees, a retired fire captain and retired US for equipment purchases that reduce the number of person-hours Air Force employee, both in their mid 40’s who were looking for a needed for general maintenance, create maintenance plans reflec- lower stress level second career with a golfing benefit. tive of realistic labor numbers, and communicate, communicate, communicate. Not just speak to your boss, but to the people who The biggest thing I look for when hiring is getting deeper into the utilize the facilities the most, particularly if the maintenance plan interview questions about why they want to work at the course. If is altered due to the labor shortage. it’s only money, then you’ll most likely be looking to replace them 4 The Newsletter The Super Speaks Out (continued) the first time they get a better financial offer elsewhere. I also look younger crew members like starting early and ending by lunch- to make sure a new candidate seems like he or she will get along time, giving them their afternoons to themselves. At Hillview, with the current crew. working around the amount of play we get is near impossible. By streamlining labor processes ahead of play in the morning, I can get the same amount of productivity out of them while freeing up Colin Smethurst, CGCS myself and my assistant in the afternoons for other tasks. Further, Superintendent I have to keep everybody motivated by means outside of money. Hillview Golf Course I try to build relationships with the staff by taking an interest in their lives outside of the course. Retirees especially love talking At least at my property, I can’t compete pay-wise with any of the about their kids, grandkids, etc. or indulging them in complaining other options out there for hourly labor. My only real attraction is about whatever issue is hot in the news. I try to keep it positive no to offer free golf and the prospect of joining a fun, dynamic team. matter how high the pressure gets throughout the season. I slap So for me, It is essential to recruit from my regular golfers. Among some backs and thank them for their hard work whenever I can. I that group, I can appeal to their desire to provide exceptional strive to be the boss that the crew wants to get the job done for, not conditions when they play for both themselves and to show it off because they’ll get yelled at or lose their job, but because they don’t to their friends. So when I make my rounds around the course or want to let me down. checking in with the guys at the golf shop, I’ve always got my best Nick Saban recruiting hat on. Lastly, I believe a major offshoot of this labor crisis is going to be the emergence of robotics in everyday life. We already see them From there, fostering the team I created becomes the next task. at the checkout counters and restaurants, and they’re coming for In my opinion, gone are the days of the fearsome taskmaster the golf courses. All of our mowing will be done by some kind of superintendent. 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Harris Schnare | 800-582-5959 | harris@tomirwin.com 6 The Newsletter Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn We all know how clever and ingenious people in our industry the various uses for the product. To view the video click here. can be. Many innovations in course maintenance equipment and techniques are the result of someone trying to create a way Rodney’s invention prompted me to think about ways to let others to develop or improve on a piece of equipment or a device that know about some of your inventions and ways of doing things positively changes the playing surface of turf. differently. If you have a piece of equipment or an item you’ve modified or built from scratch, or developed a new way to do We have one of these people in the area who has done just something, why not share it with others. We are always looking that. Rodney Hine, Superintendent at The Boston Golf Club for articles of interest to share, particularly articles that will make has invented a brush system to help with putting green grain tasks easier to perform. Send your photos and a description of the control. To help “spread the word” Golf Course Trades magazine device and how it’s used to me at donhearn@gcsane.org. Don’t produced a webinar featuring Rodney and his clever invention, worry about your writing ability. We can put the article together the TurfTrainer Brush System. The webinar was recorded, and the for you. Equipment Managers are especially encouraged to make video has created a lot of interest in the product. The video is a contributions. You are the ones who many times actually create the little over 30 minutes and Rodney answers a lot of questions about physical product. The Association has created an Assistant Superintendent Committee this year. The committee’s criteria was created by a group chaired by Eric Richardson. Assistant Superintendents form the future of our profession and they are our future leaders and practitioners. As the next wave of leaders, this is a great opportunity for them to contribute to the Association, expand their network, and build something that will be tailored specifically for Assistant Superintendents. Ryan Boudreau, Assistant Superintendent at Framingham Country Club, is the chair of this committee and he has recruited others to help him move forward. Any suggestions you have that will further the development of Assistant Superintendents will be welcome. Please contact Ryan at ryboudreau@gmail.com. January-February 2022 7 Here’s What Happens When Salary is Actually Included in Job Listings By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business Updated 11:39 AM ET, Wed February 9, 2022 Job listings can be extremely detailed, with long lists of responsibil- number under wraps can also be a negotiation strategy. "The per- ities and required skills, descriptions of company culture and perks, son who says a number first loses," said Donovan. Publishing salary and numerous other reasons for why you might want to work there. information also means that competitors and current employees But there's often one glaring omission: the pay. can see what a company is paying. In some cases, current employ- ees may discover that they are underpaid, which could lead them to Only about 12% of postings from US online job sites include salary demand more or find a new job. “That’s the scary part, that is why ranges, according to Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter. [companies] aren’t putting it in writing,” she said. And that's an increase from 8% in 2019. Part of the reason for the uptick is the stronger job market, Pollak said. "A tightening labor Why it’s good for employers market does appear to have caused more companies to disclose pay But posting salaries can also be advantageous to companies when rates," she said. But a growing number of companies will soon be it comes to negotiating, said Zoe Cullen, assistant professor of required by their local governments to disclose what they'll pay. economics at Harvard University. “Firms that firmly set a price for A new law in New York City, for example, requires employers to a particular job have a high degree of bargaining power in the sense include a salary range on job listings. The law, which goes into that they are announcing to potential job candidates that, ‘if you effect in May, applies to employers with four or more employees, try to negotiate anything higher than this price, it is going to effect and excludes temporary staffing firms. "Our new law shines a light everybody else because I will have to publicly adjust the going rate on pay inequity," Helen Rosenthal, a former City Council mem- for this job.’” Sharing salary ranges can also help attract workers. ber and sponsor of the bill, told CNN in a statement last month. “When people are searching for work, [compensation] is the most "Including pay ranges in job postings allows job seekers to deter- salient concern typically. So if they don’t find the [salary] informa- mine whether they will be able to support themselves and their tion they need, they may not waste the time going through the pro- family when they apply for a job." Colorado has a similar law that cess at all,” said Pollak. At the same time, employers can also create has been in effect since January 2021, and a few other states, like a more qualified applicant pool. “It saves them the time and energy Rhode Island and Maryland, have legislation that requires employ- of searching through candidates who are never going to accept the ers to provide salary ranges upon request. job... people will self-select out when the [salary] is too little,” said Donovan. She added that when companies are more upfront about Why the big secret? salaries, it can help create trust. “They feel more respected and Labor costs are a major expense for companies, and staying mum apply more when there is the information...it’s like ‘OK, they are on what they're willing to pay can enable them to hire candidates treating me like a human being.’” for less, said Katie Donovan, founder of consultancy Equal Pay Negotiations. "Companies don't want informed consumers ... be- Why it’s good for job hunters... cause the more informed the consumer is, the harder it is to nego- For starters, published salary ranges help job seekers understand tiate a savings of any kind," she said. "There's definitely a mindset what the market is willing to pay for certain positions. “If you have that the job of recruiting and hiring is to bring in the best person the ability to know what salary is being offered and know what at not a penny more than needed. And the best way to do that is others are earning, then you are in a position to advocate for your- don't tell them how much you actually have available." Keeping the self,” said Laurie Berke-Weiss, principal attorney at Berke-Weiss, a SINCE 1949 8 The Newsletter Salary continued 2022 PARTNER PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (PPP) labor and employment law firm in New York City. Knowing what a This year’s program is underway with companies and their job pays from the start can also make the job-hunting process more Affiliate Members offering their support to Superintendents, streamlined. In the current tight labor market, candidates are being Assistant Superintendents and Equipment Technicians. more selective about what roles they apply for, and advertised salary ranges can help them narrow down their options. “Role descrip- Companies wanting to enroll in the program can do so by tions can be made to sound more than they are and [job seekers] viewing the opportunities available here. can go deep into the process and realize that the salary is signifi- cantly lower than what they make right now,” said Rohan Rajiv, It should be noted that when companies and their group product manager at LinkedIn. He added that LinkedIn job representatives enroll in this program, they help our industry postings that included salary information increased by 50% in by supporting not only our Members, but by offering their January 2022 from January 2021. Laws requiring salary disclosure, support in government regulatory issues and help us solve as well as other laws like banning companies from asking about problems. salary history, can also help with pay equity. Studies show women and people of color tend to be paid less than White men in the Please remember to support those who support you. same roles. To right the issue would require significant salary increases. “Mathematically, for a Hispanic women to answer the question: What are you looking to earn in this job? For her to say the same number as a White guy, she would have to increase her current pay by over 100%... just based on statistics,” said Donovan. ...And also for existing employees Posting salary ranges can be enlightening for current employees as well. “[If employees] see that they can get a 20% increase just by going to the competition, they’ll start paying attention to their openings,” said Donovan. Such transparency can also help existing employees know if they’re underpaid. “Most people think that the people with longer tenure [at a company] are making more than the new kid that just started. But no, the new kid is probably mak- ing more,” said Donovan. “The new kid is getting paid the current market value and your 2% [annual] raise hasn’t kept up with the market rate.” Cullen’s research shows that employers’ public disclosures of pay ranges can reduce a worker’s bargaining power and limit their abili- ty to ask for more beyond the range. But there’s more to compensation than what’s on a paycheck. Companies can also offer benefits like signing bonuses, stock options, and other perks that they might not always be required to be disclosed. “You can have a company that is very openly, publicly commit- ted to pay transparency, but if they really want a candidate who requires more to take the job than they initially offer, they can find ways to make that posted salary range still hold,” said Pollak. “Companies can find all kinds of creative ways to get around these requirements.” January-February 2022 9 Learn more about the full line of John Deere Golf & Sports Turf Equipment at www.finchturf.com 10 The Newsletter January-February 2022 11 Good-Bye 2021.…..and HELLO 2022! Tee-Up New England 2022! April 11-18, 2022 We all need to be involved, …….Please consider donating a Round of Golf for 4 with Carts from your Course today to benefit New England Regional Turfgrass Research in New England! 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Remember Research shows that those who choose small, specific goals that can this is a marathon, not a sprint, and there is no finish line. There be be broken down into steps have a 90% better chance of suc- is always room for work and growth. Here are 5 tips for creating ceeding. Say your goal is to start walking. Set a goal to walk for 10 healthy sustainable habits that lead to big change. Make that com- minutes a day. You can easily get in a 10 minute walk. Keep track mitment to yourself, because you are so incredibly worth it! of your progress. You will soon find yourself naturally wanting to add on more minutes and then suddenly you are walking 30 minutes every day. It is so easy to want to dive in with large goals. Be grounded in your intention. We feel motivated and ready for change and set a goal to walk an Your why and your reasoning behind the changes you want to hour every day. After 4 days you are over it and your motivation make are going be your most important tool for success. Your dips and then it seems so hard to go walk for an hour. I know it intention needs to inspire you on a daily basis. Research has shown seems so simple and anti-climatic to start with 10 or 20 minutes that having a strong reason to fall back on when things get tough but this is how good habits are cemented. I started walking every is one of the biggest predictors of successful outcomes. Go back to day during the pandemic because I needed to get some alone time this intention when life throws you curveballs or your motivation is every day with everyone in the house 24/7. It started with “I need not there or you want to give up and eat all the double stuff Oreos some alone time I think I will go for a walk” and transformed into (don’t even come at me with regular stuffed). a daily walking habit that I have continued with 2 years later. Accountability Habit stacking Having someone or something to hold you accountable greatly Habits require consistent context cues to stick. I drop the kids at increases the chances of sticking with your new habits. This can school every day and drive directly to the gym or yoga. I already come in the form of supportive friends and family or a health have a habit of driving the kids to school every morning. Then I at- coach, therapist or trainer. We are biologically wired for social tach a habit to an already existing habit. Dropping the kids off cues approval and when we enlist the help of someone who can hold us me to go workout. If your goal is to increase your water intake add accountable, we activate this part of us that fuels social approval the habit of drinking a glass of water to your daily meals. Before which increases the likelihood that we will stick with these chang- you sit down to each meal, drink a full glass of water. Sitting down es. This can also come in the form of self-accountability using to eat cues that habit and soon you’ve created a great habit around tools like habit trackers or fitness trackers. I recently got a Fitbit hydration. I take my supplements with my breakfast because I for Christmas and I love seeing my steps pass 10,000 and earning would often forget to take them. Eating breakfast is an established active zone minutes. habit and now I have added on supplements to that. Meditate after you brush your teeth and get ready for bed. Do squats, jumping jacks or pushups every time you go to the bathroom if you’re look- Be consistent but also flexible ing to add movement to your day. Consistency is key and I will always champion consistency over perfection. There is zero room for an all or nothing mentality when I hope these tips help you on your journey to create a wellness plan creating new habits. Humans are imperfect beings. All you can ask that works for you. As always, feel free to reach out and let me is that every day you try. Every day you show up and stay consis- know if I can be of assistance. tent. Be consistent but also give yourself compassion and grace. No one ever got abs from one salad and you will not ruin all of your With love, progress with one day of poor eating choices. And you are always Gina one meal, one step away from getting back on track. There is no such thing as perfection. I would rather you be 80% consistent than 100% perfect. If you are 100% perfect you are not living. Stick to your goals, be consistent, and have that piece of cake. 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(Feb. 3, 2022) – Last week, the golf Representing a partnership among golf’s leading organizations, industry convened for the first time in two years, at the 2022 PGA the American Golf Industry Coalition is committed to addressing Show in Orlando, Fla. A consistent presence that greeted those in the collective interests of the industry. The coalition also works to attendance was Make Golf Your Thing, the industry’s diversity, amplify tangible examples of key initiatives at both the grassroots equity and inclusion initiative. and industry workforce level and advocate in support of issues that impact the industry at the state and federal level. The American Golf Industry Coalition provides support to the six cross-industry Make Golf Your Thing work groups dedicated to The industry came together virtually for ‘National Golf Day’ in making golf accessible to all. Leaders from each of the six groups 2021 due to the coronavirus, and details on 2022 National Golf took part in panel discussions at the Show, including the human Day will be made available soon. resources group sharing results of an industry-wide workplace About Make Golf Your Thing inclusion survey (more than 2,300 industry professionals from 35 organizations participated). A multi-faceted, multi-year movement, Make Golf Your Thing is a collaborative effort across the industry to invite more people “These survey results are pivotal to the industry’s ability to to golf from all backgrounds. Six cross-industry work groups understand how we can make our workplaces more inclusive,” said are committed to making the sport more diverse, equitable and Sandy Cross, Chief People Officer, PGA of America. “The industry inclusive, with a specific focus on: education & skill development, collectively is committed to being more welcoming and inclusive of talent acquisition, procurement, human resources, youth & adult individuals from all backgrounds, identities and abilities, and the player development, and marketing/communications. tangible data provided through the survey will help us advance that About the American Golf Industry Coalition mission.” The American Golf Industry Coalition advocates on behalf of Additional key priorities discussed at the Show around golf’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; environmental and advancing Make Golf Your Thing in 2022 included: sustainability initiatives; contributions to the economy (local and national); health and wellness benefits, as well as charitable • Establishing an industry-wide job board that implements a giving. The organization unites the golf industry in pursuit of goals comprehensive recruiting plan to attract more diverse talent to designed to enhance the vitality and diversity of both the business the industry and recreational levels of the sport. The American Golf Industry Coalition is a division of the World Golf Foundation. To learn • Launching a Make Golf Your Thing directory for consumers more, visit www.golfcoalition.org. to easily find a golf program, clinic, event, or coach best suited Media Contact: for their skill level Jeff Szklinski • Expansion of the Grassroots Grants program: Phase I and American Golf Industry Coalition Phase II each awarded $150,000 to support organizations 814-880-6933 dedicated to increasing golf participation for underrepresented jszklinski@worldgolffoundation.org populations; Phase III will award an additional $750,000 in funding • Developing a utilization baseline for the golf industry’s free database of diverse owned suppliers, which to-date includes more than 1,600 businesses • Expanding the Make Golf Your Thing industry toolkit to reflect more resources and engagement at the facility level. January-February 2022 17 GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle In case you couldn’t join us The Melrose Leadership Academy supports the professional de- for the GCSA Conference and velopment of GCSAA superintendent members while the Melrose Show in San Diego, here are Equipment Management Experience provides professional de- some snippets from Show and velopment for GCSAA equipment managers. Both programs are highlights for members here in administered through the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic the Northeast region. organization of GCSAA. A total of 3,700 seminar seats NE Region participant in the 2022 Melrose Leadership Academy: were filled. In addition to · Donovan Maguigan of Springdale Golf Club in Princeton, N.J. education for superintendents, the event also included spe- NE Region members of the 2022 Melrose Equipment Management cialized education for assistant Experience are: superintendents, equipment · Jason Calderwood of Dedham Country and Polo Club in managers, students and more. Westwood, Mass. The in-person conference and show will be followed by a two-day · Alec Welch of Essex Country Club in Manchester, Mass. virtual education event Feb. 23-24. The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in-person total attendance was 6,500. NE Region participants in the 2021 Melrose Leadership Academy: · Terry Davio of Rutland Country Club in Rutland, Vt. The trade show covered nearly 114,000 square feet of exhibit space · Mark Mansur of Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in Bloomfield, at the San Diego Convention Center and hosted more than 300 Conn. exhibitors. · Andrew McHugh of Green Meadow Golf Club in Hudson, NH. Your 2022 Board of Directors · Peter Fish of Potowomut Golf Club in Warwick, R.I. Kevin P. Breen, the certified golf course superintendent (CGCS) · Jessica Aytoun of Sutton Creek Club in Essex, Ontario, Canada at La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, Calif., was elected to a one-year term as president of the Golf Course Superintendents NE Region member of the 2021 Melrose Equipment Management Association of America (GCSAA) at the association’s annual meet- Experience are: ing Feb. 10, held in conjunction with the GCSAA Conference and · Frank McQuiggan of Raritan Valley Country Club in Trade Show. He is the 86th president in the association’s history. Bridgewater, N.J. Other elected officers were Kevin P. Sunderman, CGCS, direc- 2022 Turf Bowl tor of grounds at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club in St. Purdue University took first place in the 2022 GCSAA Collegiate Petersburg, Fla., as vice president, and Jeff L. White, CGCS and Turf Bowl, presented in partnership with John Deere. Forty-four superintendent at Indian Hills Country Club in Mission Hills, teams competed in the event. Also on the podium was a member Kan.; as secretary/treasurer. of the NE Region: Board members Douglas D. Dykstra, CGCS, golf course super- 2nd place: State University of New York at Delhi, team No. 19; intendent at White Mountain Country Club in Pinetop, Ariz., Charles Bourgeois, Drew Romanski, Mike Battaglia and Bradley and Marc E. Weston, CGCS, superintendent at Indian Hill Woessner; adviser Julia Ward. Country Club in Newington, Conn., were elected to serve again, while Steven J. Hammon, superintendent at Traverse City (Mich.) Bayer Superintendent Grant Program to send Country Club, was newly elected to the board. Nine Members to the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show MELROSE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, For more than 15 years, the Bayer Superintendent Grant Program EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE has offered GCSAA members the opportunity to attend the Support from the Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation, GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. Nine members have been founded by the late Ken Melrose, former CEO and chairman of chosen to participate in the Bayer Grant Program and will attend Toro Co., and longtime friend and supporter of the Golf Course the 2022 GCSAA Conference Feb. 5-10 in San Diego. Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), will give 12 GCSAA members the opportunity to attend the 2022 GCSAA · George Thomas of Bridgton Highlands Country Club in Conference and Trade Show, Feb. 5-10, in San Diego, Calif. Windham, Maine 18 The Newsletter GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle 2022 Health in Action 5K presented by Syngenta UPCOMING WEBINARS and the Golf Course Superintendents Association Goosegrass Control Options to Avoid Resistance of America. Fred Yelverton, Ph.D. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Heath in Action 5K in Mar. 10 @ noon San Diego, including the Rhode Island CC Rocket who finished second overall!!! Lowering the Cost of Managing Trees, Shrubs and Flowers John Fech Mar. 23 @ noon The virtual 5K will begin Saturday, February 12 at 12:00 am CST Get Ideas to Get Ahead: Tips from a Veteran CGCS until Monday, February 28 at 12:00 pm CST. Registration for the Don Garrett, CGCS virtual event closes on February 28 at 11:00 am CST. All times for Mar. 29 @ 10 a.m. the virtual race must be submitted by 12:00 pm CST on February 28. Be Precise! Reduce Water Use in Your Fairways Chase Straw, Ph.D. GCSAA Resources and Deadlines Mar. 31 @ 10 a.m. you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Get started on Facility BMP Manuals Once your state BMP manual is available through GCSAA’s BMP Kevin Doyle Planning Guide and Template you can easily create a facility BMP GCSAA Field Staff manual for your facility. Access is easy with your GCSAA website kdoyle@gcsaa.org member log-in using the link immediately below, then select the Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE facility BMP icon and go. Webinars are available to assist you with this easy to use tool. Access the Facility BMP tool» Upcoming Virtual GCSAA Education! Looking for the latest info an GCSAA Education? Virtual opportunities February 24-25th….You can find it ALL here: Education (gcsaaconference.com) Virtual 5K….There is still time!! The virtual 5K will begin Saturday, February 12 at 12:00 am CST until Monday, February 28 at 12:00 pm CST. Registration for the virtual event closes on February 28 at 11:00 am CST. All times for the virtual race must be submitted by 12:00 pm CST on February 28. January-February 2022 19 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Agresource, Inc. Beals & Thomas, Inc. Dependable Petroleum Service 110 Boxford Rd. 144 Turnpike Road One Roberts Road Rowley, MA 01969 Southborough, MA 01772 Plymouth, MA 02360 Agresource Inc. is a proud manufacturer and 32 Court Street UST / AST facility maintenance, distributor of quality compost, soil, and sand Plymouth, MA 02360 installation & compliance testing. throughout the northeast for over 30 years. Civil Engineers–Landscape Architects–Land Bruce Garrett / Francis Turner Agresport, a division of Agresource focused on Surveyors–Planners–Environmental Specialists (508) 747-6238 materials and services specifically for the golf and sports fields market working together to Sarah Stearns 508-366-0560 bgarrett@dependablecompany.com enhance and maintain your unique properties sstearns@bealsandthomas.com www.dependablecompany.com Dave Harding office: (978) 388-5110 Beals & Thomas specializes in golf course cell: (978) 904-1203 site design services including irrigation pond analysis & design, drainage & utility Finch Turf Mike Carignan 978-270-9132 improvements, permitting, hydrogeologic Finch Turf is your premier John Deere mcarignan@agresourceinc.com evaluations, construction administration, Golf Distributor in the Northeast. www.agresourceinc.com boundary & topographic surveys, master planning & project design. Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293 Mark Casey (617) 447-4076 Atlantic Golf & Turf Ryan Lane (978)758-8671 27 Industrial Boulevard The Cardinals, Inc. Call or visit our website at www.finchturf.com Turners Falls, MA 01376 166 River Rd., PO Box 520 Specializing in agronomy through Unionville, CT 06085 Five Star Golf Cars & the distribution of fertilizer, seed & Golf course & landscape supplies. Utility Vehicles chemicals throughout New England. John Callahan (860) 916-3947 174 Main Street Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040 Scott Gabrielson (401) 258-5830 Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Paul Jamrog (401) 524-3322 Scott Mackintosh CPAg (774) 551-6083 E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles www.atlanticgolfandturf.com Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. Andrew Ingham (617) 780-5482 Andrew@fivestargolfcars.com 110 Codjer Lane MA Territory A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. Sudbury, MA 01776 1357 Main St. Annuals, perennials, garden mums, Coventry, RI 02816-8435 ground covers, loam, & mulch. Fore The Turf Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, Darren Young (978) 443-7177 Proudly representing Floratine Products Group, Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, JRM Inc., and Greenleaf Technologies. Baroness, & used equipment. Brian Juneau 781-738-3201 Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. brianjuneau21@yahoo.com Mike Cornicelli (401) 826-2584 www.pavewithasi.com 304 Main St. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, Harrell’s LLC BASF Turf & Ornamental Grigg Brothers foliar fertilizers, & Aquatrols. 19 Technology Drive 169 Kings Hwy Specializing in custom seed blends. Auburn, MA 01501 Hancock, NH 03449 Robin Hayes (508) 237-2642 Turf & Ornamental supplies. “We don’t make the turf. We make it better.” Chuck Bramhall (508) 400-0600 Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 Jim Cohen (978) 337-0222 peter.jacobson@basf.com DAF Services, Inc. Jim Favreau (978) 227-2785 20 Lawnacre Rd. Mike Kroian (401) 265-5353 Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Kent Lemme (413) 281-8087 BACKED by BAYER Custom pumping solutions. Custom Building on an already solid foundation pump controls. Complete pump service. of proven products to help you succeed. Serving all of New England. Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 Tim Berge, Sales Manager brian.giblin@bayer.com c (860) 690-1192 www.backedbybayer.com o (860) 623-5207 x227 tberge@dafsvcs.com 20 The Newsletter Please patronize these Friends of the Association Helena Agri-Enterprises Mayer Tree Service Mungeam Golf Design, Inc. 101 Elm Street Providing a wide range of tree care from Plant 195 SW Main Street Hatfield, MA 01038 Health Care to tree removal. Mobile wood Douglas, MA 01516 waste grinding services. Stump grinding. National distributors of all your turf Golf course architect Land clearing. Loam and mulch delivery. Tree chemicals & fertilizers. Extensive line pruning to enhance shot value and playability. Office: (508) 476-5630 of Helena Branded wetting agents, Cell: (508) 873-0103 foliars, micro nutrients & adjuvants. Richard Grant (978) 500-8849 Email: markamungeam@gmail.com rich@mayertree.com Jeff Urquhart (781) 571-1164 Contact: Mark A. Mungeam, ASGCA www.helenaagr.com www.golfdesignconsultant.com MAS Golf Course Construction Larchmont Engineering 60 Lumber St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 New England Specialty Soils & Irrigation Fulfilling all your renovation 435 Lancaster Street 11 Larchmont Lane Leominster, MA 01453 Lexington, MA 02420 and construction needs. Matthew Staffieri (508) 243-2443 1mm. Top Dressing Sand, High Density Offering a full range of inventory for Bunker Sand, Rootzone Mixes, Tee irrigation drainage, pumps, fountains & matt@masgolfconstruction Blends, Divot Mixes, Bridging Stone, landscape lighting products & services for www.masgolfconstruction.com Cart Path Mix, Infield Mixes, Inorganic all of your residential & commercial needs. Amendments, SLOPE LOCK Soil. (781) 862-2550 Susan Tropeano McNulty Construction Corp. Bob Doran (978) 230-2244 John Toomey (978) 660-0175 P. O. Box 3218 Lauren Baldarelli (978) 860-5469 Lazaro’s Golf Course Framingham, MA 01705 www.nesoils.com Supplies & Accessories Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, dba Hammond Paint & Chemical Co., Inc. parking areas; imprinted asphalt. 738 Main St., Suite 223 John McNulty (508) 879-8875 New England Turf Farm, Inc. Waltham, MA 02154 P.O. Box 777 Complete line for all your of golf course West Kingston, RI 02892 supplies. Par Aide, Standard, Eagle MTE, Inc. – Turf One, turf & ornamentals, aquatics, turf Equipment Solutions Many types of tallgrasses and bentgrass marking paint, safety items, adjuvants. available for golf courses, sports turf and 115 Franklin Street Extension landscapers. Expert installation available. Joe Lazaro–cell: (617) 285-8670 Derry, NH 03038 Fax: (781) 647-0787 Office: (800) 451-2900 Email: jlazaro698@aol.com New England’s source for equipment: New & Ernie Ketchum (508) 364-4428 pre-owned mowers, tractors, & maintenance erniesod@comcast.net www.lazarogolfcoursesupplies.com items from: Jacobsen, Turfco, Smithco, Ventrac, Mike Brown (508) 272-1827 Redexim, Neary Grinders, Ryan, Buffalo www.newenglandturf.com Turbine, Mahindra, Gravely, Standard, Par-Aide Maher Services & others. Sales, Parts, & Service all brands. 71 Concord Street Derry Shop: (603) 404-2286 NMP Golf Construction Corp. N. Reading, MA 01864 Rob Nolek: (617) 990-2427 Eastern MA 25 Bishop Ave. Well drilling, pump service & well maintenance Jess Hamilton: (603) 500-3936 NH Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 Sean Smith: (207) 385-6684 ME Peter Maher cell: (781) 953-8167 Golf course construction Bob Barrow: (401) 537-8597 RI or (978) 664-WELL (9355) Alan Hubbard: (413) 355-0603 Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787 Fax (978) 664-9356 www.maherserv.com January-February 2022 21 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Northeast Golf & Turf Supply Prime Source Sodco Inc. 6 Dearborn Road 3208 Peach Street PO Box 2 Peabody, MA 01960 Erie, PA 16508 Slocum, Rl 02877 Complete line of Golf Course, National, full line distributor of turf, 1-800-341-6900 Landscape & Lawn Care Construction ornamental & specialty products. Exclusive Black Beauty, Tall Fescue, Green & Fairway & Maintenance Supplies distributor of Prime Source branded Height Bent, Short Cut Black Beauty, pesticides & specialty products. Tom Rowell (978) 317-0673 Short Cut Blue, 90-10 Fine Fescue Jeff Brown (508) 868-8495 Mike Blatt, Northeast Territory Manager Installation options available Dan Fuller (508) 789-2323 (814) 440-7658 Contact: Pat Hogan, Alicia Pearson North Shore Hydroseeding Putnam Pipe Corp. Syngenta Professional Products 49 North Putnam St. Hopkinton & Taunton, MA P.O. Box 1775 Danvers, MA 01923 Providence, RI Wells, ME 04090 Hydroseeding & erosion control services. Distributor of water, sewer, drain and John Bresnahan (413) 333-9914 stormwater pipe & fittings. Erosion Brian King (978) 762-8737 Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 & sediment control products. Free www.nshydro.com delivery & 24-hour service. David Putnam 508-435-3090 Target Specialty Products Nutrien Solutions 165 Grove Street, Suite 70 Suppliers of Chemicals, Franklin, MA 02038 Read Custom Soils Fertilizer, & Grass Seed Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals & grass seed. 5 Pond Park Road, Suite 1 (978) 685-3300 Hingham, MA 02043 Jim Pritchard, Territory Manager 401-862-1098 Nick Burchard (401) 601-7213 Glenn Larrabee 774-670-8880 Drew Cummins (401) 952-4219 Consistent sand for the next twenty years. www.nutrien.com Top dressing sands, root zone blends, high density bunker sand,“early green” Tartan Farms, LLC black sand, divot & cart path mixes. On-Course Golf Inc., P.O. Box 983 Mark Pendergrast (617) 686-5590 West Kingston, RI 02892 Design/Build Garrett Whitney (617) 697-4247 Ed Downing (508) 440-1833 Dave Wallace (401) 641-0306 16 Maple Street Acton, MA 01720 www.readcustomsoils.com Golf Course Craftsmen. We serve all your Tanto Irrigation remodeling and renovation needs. You can trust SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC 5 N. Payne Street your project with us! We make you look good! Elmsford, NY 10532 7 Lincoln Road Sean Hanley (978) 337-6661 Foxboro, MA 02035 Golf Irrigation specialists. Proudly www.on-coursegolf.com providing the Golf Industry with Offering our customers the most complete line of products, service & expertise in the industry. irrigation services for over 50 Years. Precision Laboratories Ron Tumiski (508) 697-2757 Bill Bartels (914) 347-5151 1428 S. Shields Drive Chase Cameron (203) 233-1482 Waukegan, IL 60083 Tim Clark (845) 325-3868 Specialized chemistries that enhance tantoirrigation.com plants, seeds, soil and water. Greg Bennett 978-877-3772 www.precisionlab.com 22 The Newsletter Please patronize these Friends of the Association Tom Irwin, Inc. Turf Products WinField United 13 A Street 157 Moody Rd. 29 Gilmore Drive–Unit C Burlington, MA 01803 Enfield, CT 06082 Sutton, MA 01590 (800) 582-5959 Toro Equipment & Irrigation– Using industry-leading insights to provide www.tomirwin.com Serving the industry since 1970 you with the products that help you win. We bring you a network of professionals and 800-243-4355 Tim Hanrahan (978) 815-9810 innovative solutions dedicated to your success. thanrahan@landolakes.com Bill Conley With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Nat Binns (332) 351-5189 Chris Leonard (339) 793-0727 Harris Schnare, cleonard@landolakes.com www.turfproductscorp.com Client Relations Manager: 508-654-2488 Jay Popko (413) 454-3847 jpopko@landolakes.com Valley Green Tree Tech, Inc. 14 Copper Beech Drive 6 Springbrook Rd Kingston, MA 02364 Winterberry Irrigation Foxboro, MA 02035 Phone: (413) 533-0726 Pump installation and sales. Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River Fax: (413) 533-0792 Irrigation installation, service and repairs. Full service tree service specializing in Wire tracking, GPS mapping, grounding “Wholesale distributor of turf products” testing, start-up, and winterization. zero impact tree removal, stump grinding, tree pruning & tree risk assessments Doug Dondero (508) 944-3262 Matt Faherty 860-681-8982 by our team of Certified Arborists. Jon Targett (978) 855-0932 mfaherty@winterberrylandscape.com Joe Trosky (860) 508-9875 Visit www.winterberryirrigation.com Andy Felix (508) 543-5644 Welch Mechanical Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Welch Mechanical is a mobile repair PO Box 167 company specializing in golf course Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 equipment. We provide a variety of services Tuckahoe Turf grows some of the finest including but not limited to hydraulic and sod in the Northeast. We grow Kentucky electrical systems repairs, engine repair, Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Tall Fescue, Sprayer calibration and repair, welding/ and Blue/Fescue blends. We also have fabrication, and rebuilding mower reels. several bentgrass varieties at both tee and Please check out our website green height. Please call for details. www.welchmechanical.com Scott McLeod (401) 230-2631 Peter DeBrusk (603) 819-9700 Winding Brook Turf Farm 800-556-6985 Wethersfield, CT and Lyman, ME 240 Griswold Road Turf & Golf Services Wethersfield, CT 06109 13 Bachelor St. Kathy Arcari (401) 639-5462 karcari@windingbrookturf.net West Newbury, MA 01985 www.windingbrookturf.com Turf & Golf Services provides golf course superintendents with resources to maximize used equipment resale value and a resource for reasonably priced, quality turf equipment. 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