March - April 2023 GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS President's Message by Brian F. Skinner PRESIDENT Brian Skinner, CGCS, CPO Bellevue Golf Club PO Box 760661, Melrose, MA 02176 781-248-0216 Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com VICE PRESIDENT Eric Richardson Essex County Club 153 School Street, Manchester, MA 01944 978-500-2094 Email: erichardson@essexcc.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Bob Dembek Lexington Golf Club 55 Hill Street, Lexington, MA 02420 978-870-8669 Email: lexgc@rcn.com DIRECTORS Greg Cormier, CGCS Tom Irwin, Inc. 11A Street, Burlington, MA 01803 978-846-1133 Email: gregcormier@tomirwin.com Ryan Emerich Vesper Country Club 185 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 717-575-1332 Email: remerich@vespercc.com Michael Murphy Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course 1281 West Roxbury Parkway, Brookline MA 02467 617-879-5664 Email: mimurphy@brooklinema.gov Colin Smethurst, CGCS Hillview Golf Course 149 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864 781-779-5705 Email: smethurst.colin@gmail.com David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 617-789-4631 Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com PAST PRESIDENT Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Email: gcs@concordcc.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 774-430-9040 Email: donhearn@gcsane.org NEWSLETTER EDITOR Colin Smethurst, CGCS Hillview Golf Course 149 North Street North Reading, MA 01864 781-779-5705 smethurst.colin@gmail.com 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 June not represent the position of GCSANE. Information contained in this publication June 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. Greetings All, Here we go! Spring is here and the 2023 golf season is upon us. Hopefully everyone is ready and recharged. For me, this time of year brings energy, life and an appreciation for Mother Nature. I believe we are fortunate to have a change in seasons throughout the year and I welcome the warmer weather and longer days. This time next year, GCSANE will enter its 100th season as an Association. I am grateful to be a part of that legacy as a member for 25 years. It never occurred to me how the Association maintained existence until recently. I always considered that meetings would be scheduled automatically and I could just show up. However, a few years ago, I realized that the individuals that volunteered their time were the ones that made it all possible. There are many moving parts to the Association and all of the past participants should be commended and it’s amazing that this has occurred for almost 100 years. Our continued success as an Association for the next 100 years depends on folks stepping up. We will always need volunteers and member participation. It is vital for any Association. Please do not hesitate to inquire about Board positions or committee assignments. More importantly, please make an effort to attend as many meetings as you can. The schedule is on the web site and is very appealing. The current Board has continued working hard on several initiatives. The primary focus is on promoting our members and jobs and a continuation of industry advocacy, environmental concerns and scholarship and benevolence just to name a few. We feel we have had success in several areas and look forward to further developing these programs. We would also like to remind our Friends and Affiliates about the lunch and learn program which we would be happy to help facilitate. A relevant topic could be covered at any participating facility or at a maintenance facility as it has been done in the past. Looking forward to a great season. Best of Luck in 2023, Brian Skinner, GCSANE President ROOT HEALTH PROGRAM Your remedy for year-long root health. Root Enhancer Seaweed A+E ® Iron plus Fulvic Acid 0-0-1 GUARANTEED ANALYSIS GUARANTEED ANALYSIS ® CAUTION Derived from: Iron glucoheptonate. 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Gregg Mackintosh, Affiliate Member, Atlantic Golf & Turf 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 Don Hearn at 774-430-9040 or donhearn@gcsane.org March - April 2023 3 Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn Each year I include information about The Wee One Foundation. What does this foundation do? The foundation’s mission in part states: The Wee One Foundation was developed to assist golf course management professionals (or their dependents) who incur overwhelming expenses due to medical hardship without comprehensive insurance or adequate financial resources. In a way it’s about taking care of each other. Please keep in mind the Wee One Foundation has donated a substantial amount to a member of the GCSA of New England and will consider future needs of our members. Since its inception in 2004, membership within the Wee One Foundation has grown to over 350 in 27 states. More importantly, the Wee One Foundation has gifted over $1,800,000 to families in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin - As the Wee One grows more people are helped and more funds are needed to distribute. Please consider contributing today. To learn more about the Wee One Foundation click here. As you may know, we are in the process of having a book published about our 100 years as an Association. The author is Gary Larrabee, a golf historian and one who has written extensively about golf course superintendents on the north shore, his home base. If you have material, a story, an incident that relates to an event you would like to have considered for inclusion please send it along to me at donhearn@gcsane.org. 4 The Newsletter The Annual UMass Alumni Breakfast, sponsored by the Alumni Turf Group (ATG) took place Wednesday morning in the Rotunda Room at the convention center. This is always a pleasant event to attend and an opportunity to catch up with others and learn about the latest happenings in the turf world at UMass. Jason Lanier and Michelle DaCosta gave us the status of enrollments and recent, and soon-to-be retirees from the school that will have an impact on the programs at Stockbridge. Bob Ruszala, President of the Alumni Turf Group gave an update of the funding of Stockbridge and the Dr. Joseph Troll Turf Research Center activities, and this year’s fundraiser to be held October 4 at the Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, MA. Brian Cowan, Retired Superintendent at Eastward Ho! In Chatham, MA and Jim Staszowski, longtime board member of the ATG and representative of Turf Products in sales and support positions are this year’s honorees. Thoughts (continued) SOME TIPS TO BE AWARE OF WHEN INTERACTING WITH OTHERS 1. Slouching Slouching is a sign of disrespect. It communicates that you’re bored and have no desire to be where you are. You would never tell your boss, “I don’t understand why I have to listen to you,” but if you slouch, you don’t have to—your body says it for you, loud and clear. The brain is hardwired to equate power with the amount of space people take up. Standing up straight with your shoulders back is a power position. It maximizes the amount of space you fill. Slouching, on the other hand, is the result of collapsing your form—it takes up less space and projects less power. Maintaining good posture commands respect and promotes engagement from both ends of the conversation. 2. Exaggerated gestures Exaggerated gestures can imply that you’re stretching the truth. Aim for small, controlled gestures to indicate leadership and confidence, and open gestures—like spreading your arms apart or showing the palms of your hands—to communicate that you have nothing to hide. 3. Watching the clock Watching the clock while talking to someone is a clear sign of disrespect, impatience, and inflated ego. It sends the message that you have better things to do than talk to the person you’re with, and that you’re anxious to leave them. 4. Turning yourself away from others Turning yourself away from others, or not leaning into your conversation, portrays that you are unengaged, uninterested, uncomfortable, and perhaps even distrustful of the person speaking. Try leaning in towards the person who is speaking and tilt your head slightly as you listen to them speak. This shows the person speaking that they have your complete focus and attention. 5. Crossed arms Crossed arms—and crossed legs, to some degree—are physical barriers that suggest you’re not open to what the other person is saying. Even if you’re smiling or engaged in a pleasant conversation, the other person may get a nagging sense that you’re shutting him or her out. Even if folding your arms feels comfortable, resist the urge to do so if you want people to see you as open-minded and interested in what they have to say. 6. Inconsistency Inconsistency between your words and your facial expression causes people to sense that something isn’t right and they begin to suspect that you’re trying to deceive them, even if they don’t know exactly why or how. For example, a nervous smile while rejecting an offer during a negotiation won’t help you get what you want; it will just make the other person feel uneasy about working with you because they’ll assume that you’re up to something. 7. Exaggerated nodding Exaggerated nodding signals anxiety about approval. People may perceive your heavy nods as an attempt to show you agree with or understand something that you actually don’t. 8. Fidgeting with or fixing your hair Fidgeting with or fixing your hair signals that you’re anxious, over-energized, self-conscious, and distracted. People will perceive you as overly concerned with your physical appearance and not concerned enough with your career. 9. Avoiding eye contact Avoiding eye contact makes it look like you have something to hide, and that arouses suspicion. Lack of eye contact can also indicate a lack of confidence and interest, which you never want to communicate in a business setting. Looking down as you talk makes it seem like you lack confidence or are self-conscious, causing your words to lose their effect. Sustained eye contact, on the other hand, communicates confidence, leadership, strength, and intelligence. While it is possible to be engaged without direct, constant eye contact, complete negligence will clearly have negative effects on your professional relationships. 10. Eye contact that’s too intense Eye contact that’s too intense may be perceived as aggressive, or an attempt to dominate. On average, Americans hold eye contact for seven to ten seconds, longer when we’re listening than when we’re talking. The way we break contact sends a message, too. Glancing down communicates submission, while looking to the side projects confidence. 11. Rolling your eyes Rolling your eyes is a fail-proof way to communicate lack of respect. Fortunately, while it may be a habit, it’s voluntary. You can control it, and it’s worth the effort. 12. Scowling Scowling or having a generally unhappy expression sends the message that you’re upset by those around you, even if they have nothing to do with your mood. Scowls turn people away, as they feel judged. 13. Weak handshakes Weak handshakes signal that you lack authority and confidence, while a handshake that is too strong could be perceived as an aggressive attempt at domination, which is just as bad. Adapt your handshake to each person and situation, but make sure it’s always firm. 14. Clenched fists, Clenched fists, much like crossed arms and legs, can signal that you’re not open to other people’s points. It can also make you look argumentative and defensive, which will make people nervous about interacting with you. 15. Getting too close. Getting too close. If you stand too close to someone (nearer than one and a half feet), it signals that you have no respect for or understanding of personal space. This will make people very uncomfortable when they’re around you. March - April 2023 5 to help us function in a way that offers education, support, expertise, awareness and friendship. We owe our thanks and recognition to these companies that have partnered with us and ask you to keep them in mind when considering your purchases! 2023 PARTNERS Platinum Partners ATLANTIC GOLF & TURF HARRELL’S IRON TREE SERVICE TANTO IRRIGATION TOM IRWIN, INC. TURF PRODUCTS Gold Partners Silver Partners FINCH TURF / JOHN DEERE HART’S TURF PRO HERITAGE PPG READ CUSTOM SOILS LARCHMONT ENGINEERING NOBLE TURF NORTHEAST GOLF & TURF SUPPLY Patron Partners BASF AS GOLF CONSTRUCTION BEALS AND THOMAS NEW ENGLAND TURF CAVICCHIO GREENHOUSES NUFARM AMERICAS COLONIAL DRYJECT & TURF SERVICES NUTRIEN SOLUTIONS CORBETT INCORPORATED PBI GORDON CORPORATION COUNTRY CLUB ENTERPRISES PRECISION LABORATORIES ENVU PUTNAM PIPE FIVE STAR GOLF CARS & UTILITY VEHICLES SITEONE GOLF FMC CORP. SODCO HUNTER GOLF SYNGENTA LAZARO’S GOLF COURSE SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES/ TUCKAHOE TURF FARMS HAMMOND PAINT & CHEMICAL CO. INC. WINDING BROOK TURF FARM 6 The Newsletter Your Golf Irrigation Specialist        Course Superintendents of New England       . "#!%%%! $ !"" Chase Cameron (203) 203) 233-1482 or Tim Clarke (845) 845) 325-3868 7 2023 Turfgrass Conference and Show: Technology and Turf By Gary Sykes Congratulations to everyone who was involved in the 26th New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show. Thank you to our Attendees, Exhibitors, Speakers, Sponsors, and all Volunteers. Some say it takes a village to bring up a child, well, it takes an Industry to support a turfgrass show! We appreciate the fact that for our event to be successful, we do need input, cooperation, funding, interest, talent, and much luck for it to all come off as planned. In my mind, the show is a geometric triangle. We have the show floor with exhibitors and sponsors, we have the education rooms with wonderful speakers, and we have the networking and friend shipping going on during the three days including the after-hour activities. All three must include quality time to be successful. Our speakers, our exhibitors, and our attendees all bring quality and value to the show. The show floor bulging with more than 311 booths representing 153 companies gave more than 1600 attendees the opportunity to speak to exhibitors one on one. Attendees could direct their questions concerning equipment and products being displayed and learn more about the products and equipment so to envision how these products and equipment can fit into their maintenance schemes. Budgets may have grown in some areas of the Industry, but inflation and shortages have impacted these opportunities negatively. So, collecting information at the show could be vital to our upcoming management plans. This year the energy on the show floor was as good as we can remember. Our sponsors really stepped up this year with more sponsors and $’s that allowed for much more activity and nourishment during show floor hours and during the seminars. Thank you to all our sponsors! We appreciate the efforts of our speakers who give high quality presentations on much needed relatable management topics for our New England area within the 70 hours of offered education. In 2023, more than 600 seats were sold in the 12 Tuesday seminars. For 2023, we focused some of our time on a “Technology and Turf” theme. Each year, we hear of more technology being introduced to the turfgrass industry including drones, field striping machinery, mower technology, GPS, mapping, weather and irrigation among other types of technology. We also recognize that technology also includes what application products are coming into or leaving our workplace. These losses are concerns that are sometimes hard to deal with when you have relied on products such as these. New products might also take a while to win the confidence of the industry. Information sharing is the key to future industry success. We appreciate the quality that our speakers have brought with them, putting education first has and will be the way we roll! One wonderful highlight we had on Wednesday was our 19th consecutive auction at the show. We had generous support from our donors, the highest we have ever had at nearly $41,000 worth. Bidding was quick and at times somewhat competitive as Kevin Bruneau energetically engaged the bidders. All items went quickly 8 The Newsletter and when all was done, $31,640 was raised for turfgrass research! More than $4000 greater than any other year! We thank all donors, bidders and our man, Kevin for a great event! We would like to take credit for all the after-hour activities. Afterall we did pick the venue. The city of Providence keeps adding to the show’s success by being a great place to host our event. Our sponsors and off-site gatherings create wonderful networking and friend-shipping opportunities beyond the scope of the turfgrass conference and show. These interactions can be critical to making new acquaintances and friends rounding out the concept of it takes a village! In our industry it is important to have friends and associates that know your challenges. We appreciate all that is done and the spirit that it is done with. We thank everyone involved in many ways for attending and adding to the 26th Annual New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show. Since 1970, Turf Products has been providing our valued customers with the knowledge, tools and equipment to protect and preserve the Northeast’s most beautiful outdoor environments. We are your single source supplier for turf mowing and maintenance equipment and golf irrigation systems, as well as drainage, pond aeration, lightning detection and much more. TPC has been selling Toro equipment continuously for over half a century. Together we deliver the most innovative products in the golf industry. 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A nasty snow and ice storm passed through the night before but did not damper the over 30 in attendance discussing the use of covers (impermeable and permeable) for winter annual bluegrass protection. YGC uses a two-cover system from GreenJacket and the impermeable covers had just been removed prior to the visit. See the reveal as the permeable covers were pulled back. All looked well! The GCSAA-NY hosted a Walk and Talk at Yahnundasis Golf Club last Expect above normal temps this week (50s and 60s) during the day, 30’s to 50’s at night. This will allow the soil to warm, especially if on the dry side. Dry will not be the case for next few weeks for upstate NY expecting 1-1.5 inches. It will be dry across New England, NYC and Long Island and NJ for this period. Some soil temperatures south of NYC have begun to persist in the mid 50’s that can trigger fairy ring drench, but still, plenty of time for Summer Patch drench when soils persist at 65F. Most are within a week of a first mow and have begun to see Prostrate Knotweed germinating. A significant amount of damage is visible from geese as they have returned to many landscapes. It’s still early for pre and post emergence herbicides unless you have a significant winter annual weed problem. WA weeds have survived well with the mild winter and are likely large. Not much in flower yet so if these weeds are an issue an early application of broadleaf material when average air temperature is above 50 could be effective. Quick Hits · Check out this rare insight into the agronomic practices that make Augusta National unique. · As the sports season gets underway, be sure to communicate with your coaches and athletic directors about field quality and use. · People are out and about in the lawns. 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Ernie and his wife established the Els for Autism foundation and have raised over 50 million dollars to build an entire campus in Jupiter, FL. They serve kids with autism and related conditions by providing a school that runs from K-12 grade and even provides young adult services. The keynote speaker was Anthony Adelizzi. He gave an uplifting speech about his struggles with autism and his goal of becoming a PGA professional. He is attending Methodist University and the Ouimet Fund will cover this year for him in full. The Ouimet Fund awards scholarships to over 400 students annually and averages $10,000 per student. If you have employees working at your facility who need assistance with college funding, please direct them to the Ouimet Fund website. https://www.ouimet.org/ Northeast Golf & Turf Supply a division of Northeast Nursery, Inc. - Est. 1982 Exclusive Distributor for Rain Bird Golf MA, NH, VT, ME and RI PRODUCT CATEGORIES • Granular Fertilizers • Control Products • Turfgrass Seed • Specialty Nutrients • Soil Conditioners • Golf Course Accessories NORTHEAST TURF & IRRIGATION SUPPLY Dennis Port, MA NORTHEAST CONTRACTOR CENTER Peabody, MA NORTHEAST TURF & IRRIGATION SUPPLY Londonderry, NH Learn more about our products and services at: www.northeastnursery.com 12 The Newsletter March - April 2023 13 NTEP Distinguished Service Award Dr. Scott Ebdon, right The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) is pleased to announce that the first recipient of the NTEP Distinguished Service Award is Dr. Scott Ebdon, Professor Emeritus of Turfgrass Science, at Stockbridge School of Agriculture. THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECOGNIZES INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE AN OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE TURFGRASS INDUSTRY THROUGH COOPERATION WITH, OR SUPPORT OF NTEP. Dr. Ebdon received the award at the Crop Science of America annual conference in Baltimore, MD, on November 9, 2022. New England’s Finest Sod BECAUSE OF HIS RESEARCH ON WATER USE AND DROUGHT TOLERANCE IN TURFGRASSES, DR. EBDON IS A RECOGNIZED EXPERT ON HOW GRASSES UTILIZE WATER AND IN UNDERSTANDING DROUGHT TOLERANCE MECHANISMS. form evaluation trials of turfgrass varieties and promising selections across the United States and Canada. NTEP is currently testing over 600 cultivars and experimental selections, encompassing about twenty turfgrass species. Trial locations can be found at land-grant universities in forty states, and about 25 golf courses nationwide. Dr. Mike Richardson, University of Arkansas nominated Dr. Ebdon for the award, noting that Ebdon’s greatest contribution to NTEP is probably his efforts to improve NTEP’s statistical analysis procedures. In addition, Dr. Ebdon has been instrumental in his commitment to the NTEP database and the revolutionary, publicly available Turfgrass Trial Explorer search engine, aiding in design, accuracy and output of statistics critical to the success of this new product. QUESTIONS ABOUT STOCKBRIDGE? EBDON RECENTLY RETIRED AFTER 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AND THE STOCKBRIDGE TURFGRASS SCIENCE PROGRAM, RATED #1 IN NEW ENGLAND AND #2 NATIONALLY. NTEP, established in 1980, is a non-profit program that develops and coordinates uni- PO Box 2 | 264 Exeter Rd Slocum, RI 02877 (p) 800-341-6900 | (f) 401-295-0144 Spectacular Shhtcuts. Fantastic Fine Fescues. Beautiful Bentgrass. Only at SODCO! Our shortcut grasses are grown with Fine fescue has a finer leaf balde that is more shade tolerant and requires a blend of dwarf grasses allowing less water and fetilizer compared for a low cut height, which makes this to a standard bluegrass blend. sod perfect for tee boxes, fairways, and collars/approaches. Additionally, SODCO offers contract growing opportunities with all of our varieties to meet any specific needs you may have! 14 The Newsletter Fill out our contact form or call us at 413545-2222 to ask your questions, and get more information! Finch Turf www.finchturf.com 1-800-78-DEERE March - April 2023 15 Assistant Superintendent Spotlight Mark Mello, Vesper Country Club Interviewed by Kyle Franey – Bass Rocks Golf Club For golf course construction, renovation and repairs. Bluegrass, Ryegrass, Fine Fescue Blends, Short Cut Bluegrass, Bentgrass and Bentblends. Pallets/Big Rolls. Sod handler Del. Roll Out Service. OvO turf production. Over 35 years of serving the Turf Professional. Deliveries Monday through Saturday Previous jobs before Vesper? I started as an intern with the Minnesota Vikings, then as an AIT at Concord CC, second assistant at Belmont CC What sparked your interest to pursue a career in turf management? I switched to turf after working in Dr. Alm’s entomology lab. I really enjoyed working with him and taking entomology courses. I wanted a job where I wasn’t stuck in a cubicle, and golf course maintenance was a good fit. Do you have a favorite job/task that you like to perform while on the golf course? Course setup is my favorite. I like putting around behind morning maintenance to find a few interesting pins to put out for the membership. Favorite golf course and why? My favorite course so far has been Torrey Pines. The views of the ocean were incredible, and the conditioning was great. Bucket list golf course to play? Bandon Dunes Hobbies and activities outside of work? My wife and I enjoy visiting national parks, road trips, and hanging out with our dog. What would you like to see change within our industry to help promote Assistant Superintendents and the value they bring to golf course operations? The industry has been valuing assistants more and more every year as fewer students go to turf school. Salaries are starting to climb and be enticing to prospective employees and college students looking for a career. 16 The Newsletter CALL TOLL FREE 1—800-556-6985 See our web site www.tuckahoeturf.com From the Nor’easter Ski Committee This year’s ski day was struck by some last minute inclement weather in Killington the evening before and into the day of the race. We had a lot of fog and rain come in which brought visibility down to only several feet and the weather made the snow pretty tough to race in, so for safety reasons Killington Race School and our committee decided to cancel this year’s race. Ironically one of the more difficult spots of the course was the finish line with heavy slush spots which they told us would cause a lot of knee injuries, along with on the race course. Regrettably that’s the third time mother nature had foiled us, but no fears, we’ll continue to get back on the mountain next year!! Fun was still had by all that attended and skied some and joined us at the Wobbly Barn!! We’re going to investigate renting all of Pico Mountain next year, so stay tuned for more information and hopefully a save the date in the near future!! Assistant Superintendent Roundtable Discussion Recap by Colby Major, The Kittansett Club On March 8th, The Assistant Committee of the GCSANE hosted a round table discussion for Assistant Superintendents at Dave and Busters in Providence, RI. The purpose of the event was to allow assistants to come together, have some food and drinks, network, and ask questions regarding what it takes to make the next big step. Topics included what signs to look out for when applying for a superintendent job, transitioning into the new role, and some career advice from our panelists. The panel consisted of Kevin Banks, Superintendent at the Vineyard Golf Club; Tim Kurr, Superintendent at the Wollaston Golf Club; Ben Bouchard, Superintendent at the Sky Meadow Country Club; and Eric Richardson, Superintendent at the Essex County Club. There was great interaction between the attendees and panelists who shared their successes, management philosophies, shortcomings, and numerous challenges they have overcome. The biggest take away from this event was that the panel- ists unanimously agreed that setting and aligning goals with what fits your own career path is one of the most important aspects to becoming a successful golf course superintendent. The assistant committee was formed in 2022 to help promote the growth of assistants in the New England region by providing opportunities for networking with fellow assistants, superintendents, professors, sales representatives, and other industry professionals. In the future, we hope to provide opportunities for professional growth and development by hosting events like the one we hosted in Providence. We want to thank all our panelists, sponsors and over 40 attendees for making this event so much fun, interactive, and educational. Our committee looks forward to hosting more events like this in the future and are always open to suggestions so feel free to reach out to us via twitter @AssistantsGCSNE. Thank you! The Nor’easter Ski Committee For more information contact Bill Affinito baffinito@pbigordon.com (508)250-3821 March - April 2023 17 Lift Weights, Eat More Protein, Especially if You’re Over 40 New York Times   By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS People who would like to become physically stronger should start with weight training and add protein to their diets, according to a comprehensive scientific review of research. The review finds that eating more protein, well past the amounts currently recommended, can significantly augment the effects of lifting weights, especially for people past the age of 40. But there is an upper limit to the benefits of protein, the review cautions. On the other hand, any form of protein is likely to be effective, it concludes, not merely high-protein shakes and supplements. Beef, chicken, yogurt and even protein from peas or quinoa could help us to build larger and stronger muscles. one kind of person, such as young men or older adults, or one kind of protein, such as whey shakes. Whether everyone, including women, benefits similarly from consuming added protein while weight training and just how much protein is ideal, as well as what that protein should consist of and when it should be eaten, are all open questions. So for the review, which was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and other institutions decided to aggregate the results from the It makes intuitive sense that protein in our diets should aid in bulking up muscles in our bodies, since muscles consist mostly of protein. When we lift weights, we stress the muscles and cause minute damage to muscle tissue, which then makes new proteins to heal. But muscles also will readily turn to and slurp up any bonus proteins floating around in the bloodstream. But the advantages of added dietary protein have been less clear. Past studies have indicated that, in general, people will gain more strength and muscle mass while weight training if they up their intake of protein than if they do not. But many of those studies have been relatively small or short-term and often have focused on only 18 The Newsletter best past studies of weight training and protein. Using databases of published research, they looked for experiments that had lasted at least six weeks, included a control group and carefully tracked participants› protein intake as well as the eventual impacts on their muscle size and strength. They wound up with 49 high-quality past experiments that had studied a total of 1,863 people, including men and women, young and old, and experienced weight trainers as well as novices. The sources of the protein in the different studies had varied, as had the amounts and the times of day when people had downed them. To answer the simplest question of whether taking in more protein during weight training led to larger increases in muscle size and strength, the researchers added all of the results together. And the answer was a resounding yes. Men and women who ate more protein while weight training did develop larger, stronger muscles than those who did not. The impacts of this extra protein were not enormous. Almost everyone who started or continued weight training became stronger in these studies, whether they ate more protein or not. But those who did ramp up their protein gained an extra 10 percent or so in strength and about 25 percent in muscle mass compared to the control groups. The researchers also looked for the sweet spot for protein intake, which turned out to be about 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. In practical terms, that would amount to about 130 grams of protein a day for a 175-pound man. (A chicken breast has about 45 grams of protein.) That number is considerably higher, however, than the protein levels called for in the current federal recommendations, which suggest about 56 grams of protein a day for men and 46 grams a day for women. «We think that, for the purposes of maximizing muscular strength and mass with resistance training, most people need more protein» than is advised in the recommendations, says Rob Morton, a doctoral student at McMaster who led the study. That advice holds especially true for middle-aged and older weight trainers, he says, almost none of whom were getting the ideal amount of protein in these studies and who, presumably in consequence, tended to show much smaller gains in strength and muscle size than younger people. On the other hand and conveniently, any type of and time for protein was fine. The gains were similar if people downed their protein immediately after a workout or in the hours earlier or later, and it made no difference if the protein was solid or liquid, beef, vegan or any other. Still, many questions remain, including whether adding more protein affects body weight or metabolism and if so, what that means for health. «We obviously need more studies,» Mr. Morton says. But in the meantime, if you are wondering about your own protein intake, you can find many apps that will parse your diet, he says. The Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. Your trusted source since 1892! More than just seed! We have the products, resources and expertise to ensure your course is always healthy and tournament ready. We are here for you! Beyond that point, more protein did not result in more muscle benefits. Jim Medeiros, CGCS E: greensman50@aol.com P: (401)447-0237 P: 800-326-HART E: turf@hartseed.com T: @HartsTurfPro SINCE 1949 March - April 2023 19 20 The Newsletter VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OUTREACH By Mark Casey, Finch Turf, Inc. For the good of the profession and future of the industry, an effort has been initiated to make contact with vocational schools, specifically auto mechanic/autobody & horticulture students. We have reached out to vocational schools - offering to introduce and educate their auto tech, horticulture and landscape classes about the golf industry to draw mechanically inclined students and horticulture students into our profession. Our goal is to: How you can help? This is the beginning of an ongoing effort that will benefit long term hiring efforts of the industry. In the philosophy of “If you build it, they will come”; We have to make this first step of outreach to change the status quo. Help us to help you !! • Is there a vocational school in your town or the next town over? 1. Educate students to equipment tech to the mechanic positions available in the golf industry • 2. Inform students & administration to golf course industry and viable long term career opportunities offered, Do you have a relationship with any teachers or administration? • 3. Connect the vocational school system to the local courses in their vicinity here forward. Since September we have presented at 4 school programs Essex Agricultural, Montachusett Regional School, Leominster High School, and Greater Lawrence Technical school. We are finalizing visit dates at several more schools for the coming months. Would you be interested in participating to establish a contact in someone to speak with? • Would you like to establish a working relationship with them? • Would you like to participate & present your experience in the industry? The GCSANE board has invested in producing a promotional video to draw attention to the profession and support for the industry. Toro manufacturing, Finch Turf and John Deere Golf have provided substantial investments to produce spotlight video’s on the Equipment managers profession. The film productions are central in the presentation highlighting the need for technicians in the profession. The videos can be found at gcsane.org. We have had success presenting with 2-3 individuals sharing personal experiences of life within and growing up through many positions in the golf industry. We have featured an equipment manager in each presentation, and round out with a superintendent and sales representative to provide a broad perspective of careers on the course & with equipment distributors. The approach establishes an introduction from the superintendent and conversation with the equipment managers on how they found the industry and their experience. It is light, it is casual, and stimulating to the student audience. What we observe is many of them never thought about golf as a job. Continuing with this effort, it will raise awareness among young students to head toward the profession, to look in their backyard to see what golf courses are local and maybe try an internship position or a summer job at a course. Generally, after a presentation to about 30 to 40 students, a handful of 5 to 8 kids will come down after to discuss one on one to learn more. If yes came to mind on any of these questions, reach out and share some info! Thank you to volunteer presenters: Wayne Lacroix, Andover Country Club, Glen Pergamo, equipment manager of Bellevue country club, Brian Skinner Superintendent at Bellevue country club; Jim Favreau, Sale Representative Harrells , Nick Bonosoro Equipment Manager of Worcester Country Club, and Bob Denbek Superintendent of Lexington Golf Club. Jason Adams Of Concert Golf, Matt Verdon of Vesper CC & Alex Welch of Welch Mechanical will be future presenters. Michael Turner of Toro Manufacturing is organizing the similar effort on Cape Cod in conjunction with the Cape Association. March - April 2023 21 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Arborjet / Ecologel, Inc. BACKED by BAYER Country Club Enterprises Working with Distributors in Plant Health Care by providing turf and tree management solutions to protect the entire golf course. Offering proprietary water technology converting soil moisture vapor into plant usable water droplets. Thus, reducing watering frequency. Offering our line of BioStimulants. Seaweed Supplements and Liquid Fertilizers to help Turf Managers during the stresses of the season. Building on an already solid foundation of proven products to help you succeed. PO Box 670, 29 Tobey Rd. W. Wareham, MA 02676 Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 brian.giblin@bayer.com www.backedbybayer.com Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Thank you! 144 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01772 Sean Belanger – New England Regional Sales Manager Main: (781) 935-970 Fax: (781) 935-9080 Cell: (508) 523-2499 E-mail: Sbelanger@arborjet.com 99 Blueberry Hill Road   •   Woburn, MA 01801 www.arborjet.com www.ecologel.com Atlantic Golf & Turf 27 Industrial Boulevard Turners Falls, MA 01376 Specializing in agronomy through the distribution of fertilizer, seed & chemicals throughout New England. Beals & Thomas, Inc. 32 Court Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Civil Engineers–Landscape Architects–Land Surveyors–Planners–Environmental Specialists Sarah Stearns (508) 366-0560 sstearns@bealsandthomas.com Beals & Thomas specializes in golf course site design services including irrigation pond analysis & design, drainage & utility improvements, permitting, hydrogeologic evaluations, construction administration, boundary & topographic surveys, master planning & project design. The Cardinals, Inc. Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040 Paul Jamrog (401) 524-3322 Scott Mackintosh CPAg (774) 551-6083 www.atlanticgolfandturf.com 166 River Rd., PO Box 520 Unionville, CT 06085 Golf course & landscape supplies. John Callahan (860) 916-3947 Scott Gabrielson (401) 258-5830 A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. 1357 Main St. Coventry, RI 02816-8435 Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, Baroness, & used equipment. Custom pumping solutions. Custom pump controls. Complete pump service. Serving all of New England. Tim Berge, Sales Manager c (860) 690-1192 o (860) 623-5207 x227 tberge@dafsvcs.com Finch Turf Finch Turf is your premier John Deere Golf Distributor in the Northeast. Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293 Mark Casey (617) 447-4076 Ryan Lane (978) 758-8671 Call or visit our website at www.finchturf.com Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles 174 Main Street Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Andrew Ingham (617) 780-5482 Andrew@fivestargolfcars.com MA Territory Concord, MA “We don’t make the turf. We make it better.” Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 peter.jacobson@basf.com 20 Lawnacre Rd. Windsor Locks, CT 06096 304 Main St. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Corbett Irrigation 169 Kings Hwy Hancock, NH 03449 DAF Services, Inc. E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles Robin Hayes (508) 237-2642 BASF Turf & Ornamental Mike Giles (978) 454-5472 Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, Grigg Brothers foliar fertilizers, & Aquatrols. Specializing in custom seed blends. Mike Cornicelli (401) 826-2584 www.pavewithasi.com Keith Tortorella (508) 982-4820 Golf Course GIS as-built and mapping services Integrate into your existing control system map Or Google Earth. Kyle McNerney (978) 897-9004 Visit Corbett GIS Mapping FMC Corporation Mike Marino, CGCS Market Specialist – New England and New York Region 2929 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 (860) 287-3334 mike.marino@fmc.com Fore The Turf Proudly representing Floratine Products Group, JRM Inc., and Greenleaf Technologies. Brian Juneau (781) 738-3201 brianjuneau21@yahoo.com 22 The Newsletter 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 Jim Favreau (978) 227-2785 Mike Kroian (401) 265-5353 Kent Lemme (413) 281-8087 Helena Agri-Enterprises 101 Elm Street Hatfield, MA 01038 National distributors of all your turf chemicals & fertilizers. Extensive line of Helena Branded wetting agents, foliars, micro nutrients & adjuvants. Lou Bettncourt (978) 580-8166 Jeff Urquhart (781) 571-1164 www.helenaagr.com Heritage PPG 2 Commerce Boulevard Plainville, MA 02762 Using industry-leading insights to provide you with the products that help you win. Jay Popko (413) 454-3847 Jay.Popko@heritageppg.com Chris Leonard (339) 793-0727 Chris.Leonard@heritageppg.com Hunter Industries Hunter manufactures comprehensive golf irrigation solutions designed to simplify irrigation. From our Pilot Command Center irrigation management software to the most reliable total top serviceable rotors in the industry to rotary nozzles for bunkers or landscape lighting for the clubhouse, Hunter has a solution for every golf course. Dave Antunes (401) 644-2777 david.antunes@hunterindustries.com hunterindustries.com/golf Iron Tree Service, LLC 64 Dunham Road Beverly, MA 01915 Full-service tree care and removal company servicing Boston’s North Shore, MetroWest, and the Greater Metropolitan area. Michael Bonner, Sales Arborist Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation 11 Larchmont Lane Lexington, MA 02420 Offering a full range of inventory for irrigation drainage, pumps, fountains & landscape lighting products & services for all of your residential & commercial needs. (781) 862-2550 Susan Tropeano Lazaro’s Golf Course Supplies & Accessories dba Hammond Paint & 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 & 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 Maher Services 71 Concord Street N. Reading, MA 01864 Well drilling, pump service & well maintenance Peter Maher cell: (781) 953-8167 or (978) 664-WELL (9355) Fax (978) 664-9356 www.maherserv.com MAS Golf Course Construction 60 Lumber St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 Fulfilling all your renovation and construction needs. Matthew Staffieri (508) 243-2443 matt@masgolfconstruction.com www.masgolfconstruction.com Mayer Tree Service Providing a wide range of tree care from Plant Health Care to tree removal. Mobile wood waste grinding services. Stump grinding. Land clearing. Loam and mulch delivery. Tree pruning to enhance shot value and playability. Richard Grant (978) 500-8849 rich@mayertree.com 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. Equipment Solutions 115 Franklin Street Extension Derry, NH 03038 New England’s source for equipment: New & pre-owned mowers, tractors, & maintenance items from: Jacobsen, Turfco, Smithco, Ventrac, Redexim, Neary Grinders, Ryan, Buffalo Turbine, Mahindra, Gravely, Standard, Par-Aide & others. Sales, Parts, & Service all brands. Derry Shop: (603) 404-2286 Sean Smith NE Sales Mgr., (603) 303-4237 Lucas Doucette North Eastern MA/Boston Cell (617) 990-2427 ldoucette@mte.us.com Aaron Bunn Western MA Cell (508) 825-6639 Abunn@mte.us.com Dana Northrop South Shore/Cape Cod Cell (978) 857-3726 Dnorthrop@mte.us.com Elliot Leonard Norfolk/Bristol MA Cell (508) 272-0699 eleonard@mte.us.com Eric Burke NH Cell (603) 212-6395 eburke@mte.us.com Matt Hunter ME Cell (207) 385-6684 mhunter@mte.us.com Mungeam Golf Design, Inc. 195 SW Main Street Douglas, MA 01516 Golf course architect Office: (508) 476-5630 Cell: (508) 873-0103 Email: markamungeam@gmail.com Contact: Mark A. Mungeam, ASGCA www.golfdesignconsultant.com New England Turf Farm, Inc. P.O. Box 777 West Kingston, RI 02892 Many types of tallgrasses and bentgrass available for golf courses, sports turf and landscapers. Expert installation available. Office: (800) 451-2900 Ernie Ketchum (508) 364-4428 erniesod@comcast.net Mike Brown (508) 272-1827 www.newenglandturf.com C (978) 998-2864 O (978) 468-6688 michael@irontreeservice.com March - April 2023 23 Please patronize these Friends of the Association NMP Golf Construction Corp. PBI Gordon Corporation Reel Sharp LLC 25 Bishop Ave. Ste. A-2 Williston, VT 05495 “Inspired Innovations for green spaces, pets, and people” 100 Clarkson Ave Pittsfield, MA, 01201 Golf course construction Bill Affinito (508) 250-3821 Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787 baffinito@pbigordon.com www.pbigordonturf.com Over twenty years in the used turf equipment business specializing in golf course equipment. Northeast Golf & Turf Supply 6 Dearborn Road Peabody, MA 01960 Precision Laboratories Complete line of Golf Course, Landscape & Lawn Care Construction & Maintenance Supplies 1428 S. Shields Drive Waukegan, IL 60083 Tom Rowell (978) 317-0673 Jeff Brown (508) 868-8495 Dan Fuller (508) 789-2323 Specialized chemistries that enhance plants, seeds, soil and water. Greg Bennett (978) 877-3772 www.precisionlab.com North Shore Hydroseeding Prime Source 49 North Putnam St. Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding & erosion control services. 3208 Peach Street Erie, PA 16508 Brian King (978) 762-8737 www.nshydro.com National, full line distributor of turf, ornamental & specialty products. Exclusive distributor of Prime Source branded pesticides & specialty products. Nutrien Solutions Mike Blatt, Northeast Territory Manager (814) 440-7658 Suppliers of Chemicals, Fertilizer, & Grass Seed (978) 685-3300 Nick Burchard (401) 601-7213 Drew Cummins (401) 952-4219 www.nutrien.com Putnam Pipe Corp. Hopkinton & Taunton, MA Providence, RI Distributor of water, sewer, drain and stormwater pipe & fittings. Erosion & sediment control products. Free delivery & 24-hour service. On-Course Golf Inc., Design/Build David Purnam (508) 435-3090 16 Maple Street Acton, MA 01720 Golf Course Craftsmen. 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 Read Custom Soils 5 Pond Park Road, Suite 1 Hingham, MA 02043 Consistent sand for the next twenty years. Top dressing sands, root zone blends, high density bunker sand,“early green” black sand, divot & cart path mixes. Mark Pendergrast (617) 686-5590 Garrett Whitney (617) 697-4247 Ed Downing (508) 440-1833 www.readcustomsoils.com 24 The Newsletter Nick Merrill (617) 631-8873 nick@rsturf.com www.rsturf.com SiteOne Golf 7 Lincoln Road Foxboro, MA 02035 Offering our customers the most complete line of products, service & expertise in the industry. Ron Tumiski (508) 697-2757 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: Jim Studley (401) 743-7616 Sustainable Turf Science, Inc. STS Turf 68 Winchendon Rd. Baldwinville, MA 01436 Advanced technology fertilizers and complete soil and water testing. Jim Paresi, CGCS (831) 524-8850) Brad Snavely, Technical Director (831) 224-3179 www.ststurf.com Syngenta Professional Products P.O. Box 1775 Wells, ME 04090 John Bresnahan (413) 333-9914 Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Target Specialty Products Turf & Golf Services Winding Brook Turf Farm 165 Grove Street, Suite 70 Franklin, MA 02038 13 Bachelor St. Wethersfield, CT and Lyman, ME West Newbury, MA 01985 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Kathy Arcari (401) 639-5462 karcari@windingbrookturf.net Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals & grass seed. Jim Pritchard, Territory Manager 401-862-1098 Glenn Larrabee (774) 670-8880 Turf & Golf Services provides golf course superintendents with resources to maximize used equipment resale value and a resource for reasonably priced, quality turf equipment. Tartan Farms, LLC Contact Ryan Green (603) 512-2898 ryan@golfandturfservice.com P.O. Box 983 West Kingston, RI 02892 Dave Wallace (401) 641-0306 Turf Products 157 Moody Rd. Enfield, CT 06082 Tanto Irrigation Toro Equipment & Irrigation– Serving the industry since 1970 5 N. Payne Street Elmsford, NY 10532 800-243-4355 Golf Irrigation specialists. Proudly providing the Golf Industry with irrigation services for over 50 Years. Bill Conley Nat Binns (332) 351-5189 www.turfproductscorp.com www.windingbrookturf.com WinField United 2 Commerce Boulevard Plainville, MA 02762 Using industry-leading insights to provide you with the products that help you win. Tim Hanrahan (978) 815-9810 thanrahan@landolakes.com Chris Leonard (339) 793-0727 cleonard@landolakes.com Jay Popko (413) 454-3847 jpopko@landolakes.com Bill Bartels (914) 347-5151 Chase Cameron (203) 233-1482 Valley Green Tim Clark (845) 325-3868 tantoirrigation.com 14 Copper Beech Drive Kingston, MA 02364 Tom Irwin, Inc. 13 A Street Burlington, MA 01803 (800) 582-5959 www.tomirwin.com We bring you a network of professionals and innovative solutions dedicated to your success. With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. PO Box 167 Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Tuckahoe Turf grows some of the finest sod in the Northeast. We grow Kentucky Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Blue/Fescue blends. We also have several bentgrass varieties at both tee and green height. Please call for details. 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 Winterberry Irrigation Pump installation and sales. Irrigation installation, service and repairs. Wire tracking, GPS mapping, grounding testing, start-up, and winterization. Matt Faherty (860) 681-8982 mfaherty@winterberrylandscape.com Visit www.winterberryirrigation.com Welch Mechanical Welch Mechanical is a mobile repair company specializing in golf course equipment. We provide a variety of services including but not limited to hydraulic and electrical systems repairs, engine repair, Sprayer calibration and repair, welding/ fabrication, and rebuilding mower reels. Please check out our website www.welchmechanical.com Scott McLeod (401) 230-2631 Peter DeBrusk (603) 819-9700 800-556-6985 March - April 2023 25 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 or months of publications where we will publish your ad):  Amount of payment: Payment can be made by check payable to GCSANE or by credit card using the Pay Pal link on the home page of the Association's website at gcsane.org. You do not need a Pay Pal account to use your credit card. Member Rates: Monthly Rate 3 Times Per Yr. (Save 5%) 6 Times Per Yr. 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