NEWSLETTER

GOLF COURSE
SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
OF NEW ENGLAND

MAY,
"It is not a merit to tolerate,
to be intolerant."

but rather a crime
Shelley

Webster says, "Tolerance is the disposition to be
patient and fair toward those whose opinions or
practices differ from one's own. Look fellows, this
is not intended to be a lecture but just a few frank
words for the good of the association. The editor
refers to the chaotic moments that prevailed during
the business meeting held at Woodland. The gremlins were certainly working overtime stirring up conflicting ideas at that meeting. The editor purposely
stayed on the side lines to listen and observe and
this was what ran through his mind at that time.
It is a healthy situation seeing so many members
expressing opinions. Normally, it is difficult to stir
up ideas and nothing should be said or done to discourage it. BUT a bit of caution might be suggested
—and that is to THINK before speaking.
"The sober second
dom wrong"

thought

of the people is selM. Van Buren.

It is the easiest thing in the world to criticize
something or somebody, and another thing to actually do it yourself. Our association enjoys a membership of over one hundred but the men who are
actually doing the work for the organization, using
up time and energy for your benefit and mine are
very small in number. They could be practically
counted on one hand. So give them support, cooperation, and a willing hand. Let them do their
work unmolested. They will prove their worth. And
here's another idea while we are talking about it.
Before making any motion in a business meeting—
THINK.

1957
cial golf ball prize donated by Pro Ancy Doyle. At
the business meeting Antonio Asquino, Sun Valley
C. C., Rehobeth was voted a member.
The 18 hole tournament prizes winners were:
N. J. Sperandio, 1st; M. O'Kelly, 2nd; and a 3rd tie
between William Carter and Guy Tedesco. The 9
hole winner was John Dinardi.
The course was reported in excellent condition
and it was good to note that the Woodland Green's
Chairman gave Norman Musciarone much credit
for its condition. Congratulations Norman.
FUTURE SUMMER MEETINGS
Are Scheduled as Follows:
June 3
July 1
Aug. 5
Sept. 9
Oct. 7
Oct. 28

Vespers Country Club
The Country Club
Merrimac C. C.
Ludlow or Wannamoisett
Brae Burn
?
?

Next Meeting . . . VESPERS COUNTRY CLUB
JUNE 3rd
The Chairman Meeting
Equipment Demonstrations at 10:30
The cards regarding this meeting are in your
hands now. Please return information requested
promptly.
Manny Francis states that you may bring as
many as three of your officials to this meeting.

A hasty poorly-worded motion many times unnecessarily delays procedure, and in the end often
has to be withdrawn for a better one. A clear, concise, wise motion usually passes without alteration
and saves time. Before making a motion therefore,
think out the wording and ask yourself, is this best
for the association.
"Unreasonable
error."

haste

is the

direct

road to
Moliere

The turnout was excellent for our first outdoor
meeting of the season at the Woodland C. C. May
6th. There was a good audience waiting for the
equipment demonstration and exhibition preceding
the luncheon. On parade were the Atco Greens
mower, The Greens Air Special, Toro Tractor and
Fairway Mower, Ryan Sod Cutter, The Bunton Whirl
Mower, and a Junior caterpillar powered by a 9 h.p.
Briggs & Stratton motor. Thanks to the commercial
men for their time and expense in presenting the
show.
The luncheon was a pleasant surprise of Filet
Mignon a l a Greens Delight and Superintendents Joy.
And did the boys murder it.
The door prizes went to Ross Sawtelle (now a
triple threat prize winner), Guy Tedesco, Mario Finizea, William Carter, and Phil Cassidy won the spe-

For the benefit of both old and new members it
might not be out of place to explain one of the main
purposes of the chairman meeting, and that is to
SELL. To sell yourself, your association and your
job to the men of influence at your golf club. Most
of these men are so busy with their own businesses
they have no idea of the scope of the superintendents
job and the complications involved. They are not
aware of the importance of our association to them,
the golf club and to you. For these men to mingle
with our group at a meeting is usually an e y e opener.
That is why it is important to influence your chairman to attend, and if he can't possibly be present
try to get his representative, or his second, third and
fourth choice among the directors.
This special chairman's meeting was never intended to encourage the attendance of the best
golfers from your club just because they are good
golfers but more because they are officials and are
in a position to be aided by our association, and in
turn perhaps aid us.
"It is one of the most beautiful
compensations
of this life, that no man can sincerely try to
help another without helping
himself."
Shakespeare.
H. DARLING, Editor