February 1983 ourde Superin —luperinlten den id s^lddociation S p o n s o r s a n d a d m i n i s t r a t o r s o f t h e L a w r e n c e S. Dickinson Scholarship OF N E W E N G L A N D , INC Fund — A w a r d e d to deserving Turf M a n a g e m e n t Students. If earn Goes Coast to Coast Later this month, Don Heam will plunge his oar into deeper waters as candidate for director of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. It's a move every GCSANE member should welcome and support. After all, the 36-year-old Weston Golf Club superintendent is one of our own - and one of our best. "I'd like to be able to say I'm going to fight for a dues decrease, get everybody a raise and put a chicken in every pot - things the electorate wants to hear," Heam quipped. "But these are realistic times and a time for realistic thinking and judgments. I have no campaign promises, other than to direct my 100 percent effort to making the profession a better place for my peers to practice their expertise." Obviously, Heam is a booster when it comes to championing the cause of the golf course superintendent. He's ever mindful of the recognition-lag supers have been fighting for the last 15 years. However, he's also cognizant of the fact the profession has come a long way since the days when a superintendent was pictured as some plodder, spreading fertilizer with a hose wrapped around his neck. "I'm happy to say that image has been filed away and forgotten," he opined. "Today, the task of conditioning a golf course is viewed as a science. The assumption that grass will grow anywhere with the help of a squirt of water and a dash of manure has been pushed back into the dark ages. The superintendent is something more than a pawn of Mother Nature. He is her partner." Heam is aware of the many problems and issues facing the incoming lineup of GCSAA directors. If elected, he intends to meet them head-on. Ironically, one burning issue will be the matter of national dues. Presently, they stand at an annual rate of $105. Next Meeting February 7, 1983 Franklin C.C. Franklin, Ma. Host- Gary Luccini Directors meeting 10 am Regular meeting 11 am Lunch Educational Program- Buddy Young from Country Club Enterprises. The rules of golf. Pat Vittum from the Waltham Field Station. Insect update. "From what I understand, financial statistics dictate an increase," Don explained. "However, I'm not sure of the methods to implement one. Right now, I believe a state of the association message should clear up the reasons for a hike. If it is warranted, I would think a full membership vote be required in deciding to go ahead with it. Frankly, the amount is secondary. The philosophy behind the increase is most important." Issues and answers. Heam is a stickler for the continuing education of the superintendent. "We live in a changing world and every profession changes with it," he remarked. "I can't imagine anyone not wanting to improve his life, whether it means through self-education or along formal education lines. Therefore, I'm all for any dramatic innovation which will upgrade the national's educational program." Don feels the same way about turf research. In fact, he's a firm believer that funding this vital endeavor should be initiated within the profession. "I'm with the national all the way in its promotion of the theory that funding for turf research begin with direct financial support from the superintendent," he opined. "The association feels we can't expect others to contribute, if we don't contribute, ourselves. In fact, I'm very disappointed that member contributions in 1982 amounted to just $9,000. There's definitely room for improvement there." Although the GCSAA certification program has come under fire from members, Heam is a firm believer that it's a worthwhile venture. "The relatively low percentage of certified superintendents doesn't bother me one bit," he told. "As a matter of fact, if the acceptance of the program were unanimous, certification wouldn't command much impact. I like to think I'm somebody special because I am certified. But I also realize it's not an image-maker. So far, recognition of the program comes from within. Once it reaches the golfer, the club member - it will be a viable asset to the profession." Those are just a few of Ream's thoughts on a sampling of the incalculable issues he'll be dealing with should he win a place on the GCSAA's executive committee. "I'm not a one-man think tank, so I look at the post of director as a collective effort by all elected to it," he concluded. "The only thing I can promise my supporters is a 100 percent dedication to the administrative goals of the association and the good of all golf course superintendents." Such approach is typical of the man who has been instrumental in the GCSANE's on-going push for improvement and recognition. Don Heam deserves an opportunity to display his talents at the national level. Gerry Finn yearly ^off- (Gourde Superintendents Slssociation President's Message Troll GCSAA Recipient At this time, may I express to you, my sincere thanks for re-electing me your President for the 1983 season. Despite the storm, I thought the turn-out for the annual meeting was excellent. Our thanks to Ian Oppenheim for providing us with an interesting and informative talk on pesticide regulations and record keeping. Please note in this month's Newsletter that the M.G.A. Spring Conference has been scheduled for Feb. 26, the Saturday following the National Conference. I hope those of you who do not take an extended vacation down South, will plan to attend. The M.G.A. is presenting an introduction to an exciting new service, they plan to offer, known as GHIN (Golf Handicap and Information Network). I'm certain all who attend this conference will not be disappointed. Dr. Joseph Troll of Stockbridge School of Agriculture, UMass. Amherst will receive the GCSAA Distinguished Award during the upcoming conference and show in Atlanta. GCSANE would like to congratulate Dr. Troll and thank him for his continued dedication in the turfgrass field. He is truly, deserving of this award. Brian Cowan, CGCS. President, GCSA of N. E. 1983 Slate of Committees Norm Mucciarone M ark Klimm Bob Healy MEMBERSHIP Don Hearn, chairman Dave Barber Dick Zepp WELFARE Bert Frederick, chairman Wayne Zoppo Tom Schofield Bob Mucciarone John Pluta NEWSLETTER Douglas Johnson, chairman Paul Miller Mike Hannigan Dick Duggan Pete Coste BYLAWS Don Hearn, chairman Bob Grant Tom Schofield Art Washburn Dean Robertson FINANCE Bob Johnston, chairman Pete Coste Joe Rybka Jim Beane EMPLOYMENT Dave Barber, chairman GOLF Steve Murphy, chairman Paul Miller Doug Johnson Max Mierzwa Steve Butler MGA 1983 Spring Conference Program PUBLICITY Paul Miller, chairman Doug Johnson Ed Brealey Kevin Lyons Frank Higgins 8:30 A.M. 9:15-10:30 EDUCATION Tony DeBettencourt, chairman Jim Beane, Jim Fitzroy Ed Brealey Bahn Tibbetts TURF RESEARCH Dr. Joe Troll Dr. C.R. Skogley Tony Caranci Wayne Zoppo Kip Tyler M.G.A. LIAISON Brian Cowan PARLIAMENTARIAN Ron Kirkman, President, emeritus Job Opening Royal Crest C.C., Walpole, Ma. Contact Mr. Morton Myerberg Royal Crest C.C. 4 Rainbow Pond Dr. Walpole, Ma. 02081 PRESIDENT Brian Cowan CGCS Robins Way Harwich, Mass 02645 Home Phone 432-9041 Office Phone 945-9230 Club Affiliation Eastward Ho FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Donald Hearn CGCS 4 Topeka Rd. Chelsmford, Mass 01824 Home Phone 256-8709 Office Phone 894-5906 Club Affiliation Weston Golf Club SECOND VICE PRESIDENT David Barber CGCS 145 DedhamSt, Canton, Mass. 02021 Home Phone 828-7266 Office Phone 828-6540 Club Affiliation Blue Hills C.C. Registration SECRETARY Richard C. Zepp 27 Fowler Rd. Northbridge, Mass. 01534 Home Phone 234-8490 Office Phone 234-2533 Club Affiliation Whitinsville G. C. Pros and Cons of Outside Club Functions Co-moderators -Dan Busa, Les Bernd - MGA Executive Committee James St. Clair - Brae Burn Country Club Brian Cowan - Pres. GCSA of N.E., Eastward Ho Country Club Les Bond, President N.E.P.G.A., Wellesley Country Club Richard Corner, CPA, Treasurer Wollaston Golf Club Patrick Archibald - Weston Golf Club 9:15-10:30 Handicap and Course Ratings Co-moderators - Lester Sobin, Oliver Cook MGA Executive Committee Frank Thomas, Technical Director-USGA Richard Crosby, Asst. Executive DirectorMGA 9:15-10:30 Ouimet Fund Ouimet Personnel 10:30-10:45 10:45-12:15 Break General Session A. Dr. Gary Wiren, PGA B. Frank Hannigan, USGA C. MGA Services (Panel) Ted Carangelo-Dick Haskell-Dick Crosby 12:15-12:45 Refreshments 1:00 P.M. Lunch TREASURER Pete Coste' CGCS 121 Granite St. Medfield, Mass. 02052 Home Phone 359-7247 Office Phone 566-0240 Club Affiliation The Country Club TRUSTEE Tom Schofield CGCS 290 North Rd. Sudbury, Mass. 01776 Home Phone 443-3712 Office Phone 235-7333 Club Affiliation Wellesley C.C. TRUSTEE Paul Miller 173 Salem St. Swampscott, Mass 01907 Home Phone 581 -2808 Office Phone 595-3107 Club Affiliation Tedesco C.C. TRUSTEE Stephen A. Chiavoroli Jr. 100 Airport Dr. Worcester, Mass. 01602 Home Phone 752-6031 Office Phone 791-5373 Club Affiliation Tatnuk C.C. FINANCE CHAIRMAi Robert Johnston CGCS 128 Wilbraham Rd. Hampden, Mass 01036 Home Phone 566-3075 Office Phone 566-3096 Club Affiliation Hampden C.C. OF PROGRAM INFORMATION N E W PROGRAM 9:00-12:45 INDUSTRIAL SHOW OPEN. Exhibition Hall, Snack Bar AND —Afternoon— GENERAL SESSION Banquet Room 7th INDUSTRIAL SHOW WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Chairman: Dr. Joseph Troll University of Massachusetts/Amherst 1:00 WELCOME— Dr. John Denison, Dean-Stockbridge University of Massachusetts/Amherst ALTERNATE SESSION College Room School- 1:15 PLANNING FOR AN INTERVIEW HELPS GIVE YOU THE EDGE— Mr. Richard Bator, Supt.-Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, NY. March 1, 2, 3, 1983 1:45 JOB SEARCH CAMPAIGNING— Mr. Dennis Collins, Owner/Manager, Management Resume Service, Springfield, MA Civic Center Springfield, Massachusetts ' 7:00 BANQUET AND WINTER SCHOOL CEREMONY — "Never Met a Golf Course I Didn't Like" Dr. Houston B. Couch, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA —Morning— TURFGRASS CONFERENCE 2:15 THE SUPERINTENDENT'S PR P R O G R A M ME Cecil F. Kerr, Executive-Sales, Mallinckrodt, Inc., St. Louis, M O (1-91: Exit 6 f r o m South, C o l u m b u s A v e n u e Exit f r o m N o r t h ) 3:00- 3:15 BREAK Sponsored by: 'Department of Plant & Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts/Amherst 'Massachusetts Turf & Lawn Grass Council ' G o l f Course Superintendents Association of New England. GENERAL INFORMATION The Exhibition Hall will be open at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, March 1 and thereafter only when the Educational Program is not in session and vice versa. LODGING There are 3 hotels in the immediate area of the Civic Center: Chairman: Prof. John M. Zak, University of Massachusetts/Amherst 9:00 C O S T CONSIDERATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION— Dr. James R. Watson, Vice Pres.-Toro Co., Minneapolis, MN 9:45 SYRINGING OF BENTGRASS GOLF GREENS— Dr. Joseph DiPaola Dept., of Crop Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 10:30 COLORING THE C O U R S E Ms. Ann Reilly, Exec. Director-N.Y. State Turfgrass Association, Massapequa Park, NY 11:00-2:00 INDUSTRIAL S H O W OPEN. Exhibition Hall —Afternoon— 2:00 NITROGEN LEACHING— Mr. Charles Mancino, Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts/Amherst 'Holiday Inn, 711 Dwight St., Springfield-, MA 01104 Tel. (413)781-0900. 'Stonehaven Motel & Motor Inn, 70 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01103 Tel. (413)781-8030 PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS H I G H L I G H T S O F T H E 52nd M A S S A C H U S E T T S TURFGRASS CONFERENCE A N D 7th I N D U S T R I A L S H O W 'Excellent Educational Program ' 1 5 0 Booths in the Industrial Show 'Free Conference Proceedings + 2 issues of Turf Bulletin (1 yr.) for Registrants 'Free Coffee & Donuts—Tuesday AM, March 1 GOLF CHAIRMAN Stephen M. Murphy 75 Woodland Ave. Lynn, Mass. 01904 Home Phone 592-2554 Office Phone 592-8238 Club Affiliation The Cannon G.C. EDUCATIONAL CHAIRMAN Anfone DeBettencoun 7 Country Club Ln. Merrimack, N.H. 03054 Home Phone 603-424-5380 Office Phone 475-6638 Club Affiliation AndoverC.C. 2:30 F E R T I L I T Y S T R A T E G I E S A N D S T R E S S TOLERANCES— Dr. James Beard, Dept. of Soils and Crop Sciences, Texas A & M University, College Station, T X 3:00 CONCEPT OF STADIUM G O L F Mr. Allan MacCurrach, Agronomist-Tournament Players Club, Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra, FL 3:45 S H O R T SEASONS AND LOW B U D G E T S Dr. Vaughn Holyoke, Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Maine, Orono, ME. NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN Douglas W. Johnson, CGCS 50 Newton St. Weston, Mass. 0 2 f 9 3 Home Phone 894-7377 Office Phone 893-8264 Club Affiliation Pine Brook C.C. Mr. Warren D. Wolfe, President-Creative Sales, Inc..Fremont, NE 10:00 HANGING B A S K E T S - F E R T I L I Z E R , WATER AND SOIL— Mr. James Crow, Ass't Director-U.S. Botanical Gardens, Washington, DC 11:00-2:00 INDUSTRIAL S H O W OPEN Exhibition Hall —Morning— 'Marriot, 1500 Main St. Springfield, MA 01114 Tel: (800)228-9290 (toll free) and (413)781-7111. 9:30 EASY ANSWER T O TREE PROBLEMS VIA SYSTEMIC TREATMENTS— 3:45 GOLF COURSE BUDGET AND SALARIES— Mr. Anthony B. Caranci, Jr., Supt.-Ledgemont Country Club, Seekonk, MA. GOLF COURSE SESSION Banquet Room Banquet tickets will be available at the Registration Desk only until noon on Wednesday, March 2. Banquet Preregistration with the attached form will assure you of a ticket. Banquet ticket cost-$12. 9:00 PEOPLE VERSUS PLANTS— Mr. Robert Partyka, Director of HorticultureChemScape Corp., Worthington OH 10:30 MAINTENANCE PLANNING FOR CEMETERIES— Mr. Donald Ward, President/Landscape Architect- Grener & Ward, Orchard Park, NY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Registration is required for admittance to either the Educational Program or the Industrial Show. Preregistration is $23, registration at the door is $25.00. Use of the attached Preregistration Form will save you both time and money. —MorningChairman: Mr. Charles Mruk, Agronomist, B.F.C. Chemicals, Inc., Providence, RI 3:15 PERSONNEL M A N A G E M E N T ON GOLF COURSES— Mr. Paul Boizelle, Supt.-Onwentsia Club, Lake Forest, IL 4:30-6:30 INDUSTRIAL SHOW OPEN Exhibition Hall REGISTRATION Lobby—Plaza Entrance 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Tuesday, March 1 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Wednesday, March 2 I N C . —Evening— TUESDAY, MARCH 1 52nd MASSACHUSETTS E N G L A N D , 4:30-6:30 INDUSTRIAL S H O W OPEN Exhibition Hall PAST PRESIDENT Ronald Kirkman 25 Green St. Needham, Mass 02192 Home Phone 444-8412 Office Phone 444-5548 Club Affiliation Needham Golf Club —Afternoon— 2:00 SELECTION OF TURFGRASS SPECIES AND CULTIVARS T O MINIMIZE P R O B L E M S Mr. Richard Hurley, Research & Agronomy, Lofts. Seed Inc., Bound Brook, NJ 2:45 BUILDING OF ATHLETIC FIELDS FOR THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS— Mr. Chip Toma, Groundskeeper- Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, Kansas City, M O 3:30 ANOTHER MAN'S TURF— Mr. George Toma, Stadium Supt.- Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, Kansas City, M O 4:30-6:30 INDUSTRIAL S H O W OPEN Exhibition Hall THURSDAY, MARCH 3 9:00-10:00 INDUSTRIAL S H O W OPEN Exhibition Hall GOLF COURSE SESSION Banquet Room —Morning— Chairman: Dr. William A. Torello, University of Massachusetts/Amherst 10:00 PINE VALLEY GOLF COURSE— Mr. E. R. Steiriiger, Supt. - Pine Valley Golf Course, Pine Valley, NJ 10:30 A M O U N T S T O USE WHEN APPLYING FUNGICIDES— Dr. Houston B. Couch, Dept. of Plant Pathology & Physiology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA 11:00 NEW CULTURAL TRENDS IN GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT— Dr. James Beard, Dept. of Soil & Crop Science, Texas A & M University, College Station, T X 11:30 ISSUES AND ANSWERS— Mr. James Snow, Director-Northeast Region. USGA Green Section, Far Hills, NJ I n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a i n e d i n t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n m a y b e used f r e e l y , i n w h o l e o r in p a r t , w i t h o u t s p e c i a l p e r m i s s i o n as l o n g as t h e t r u e c o n t e x t is m a i n t a i n e d . W e w o u l d a p p r e c i a t e a credit line. 7>le