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Try Participating, Not Pontificating
Don Hearn sat back and pondered the
question.
Are two hats one too many when it
conies to distributing his time and expertise among the best interests of the New
England Association as well as the Golf
Course Superintendents Association of
America?
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' 1 d o n t s e e any problem arising from
• • • the situation," Hearn reflected on the
unique position of being president of the local and director, of the national, so to speak. "There's no conflict of
priorities in the two jobs. Both groups have a common
cause, a common goal with everything directed toward
making the profession better for its members and the people it serves."
That Hearn can keep the administrative pot boiling on
two fronts, in addition to sustaining his successful input
into the greening of the Weston Golf Club, goes without
saying. Heck, splitting himself all different ways is nothing
new to Don. Once he did a double-take as general manager
at Weston.
A s a matter of fact, Don downplays his part in the workings of the national and New England groups.
"It's not so much what I can do as what the officers and
members of both associations put into them," he advised.
" I ' v e always promoted the philosophy that proposes it's
not what the association can do for the member as much
as what the member can do for the association. Maybe I'm
just twisting John Kennedy's words around to suit the
purpose. Whatever, it's meant to convey the thought that
the superintendent and the association live on a two-way
street."
Hearn bubbles over the state of the GCSANE.
" I ' m impressed with the new enthusiasm which seems
to have rooted itself in our group," he remarked. "Obviously, Brian Cowan (his predecessor) and the other officers will be a tough act to follow.
" T h e r e seems to be more action in the association lately. More members are making it to meetings. And our
educational programs are getting more punch into them.
It's a closer group, too. We're finally beginning to realize
that unity among ourselves is important."
Education is a big word in Hearn's vocabulary. He embraces it with a passion since he believes the superintendent and his profession are dependent on it.
" T h e cornerstone of our association is education," he
told. " A n d everyone should be aware of its importance.
Education can be experienced in many ways, but it must
be an on-going aspect of the profession.
"Participation in meetings is one of the strongest forms
of learning. We owe it to ourselves to participate in group,
individual and other kinds of discussion. No one benefits
from pontificating when the sessions are over. We need
less of that and more of involvement when it counts."

Hearn also is a strong advocate of a more active part in
the game, itself. In other words, he believes the superintendent should pick up his golf clubs on occasion and discover what life is all about on the other side of the tee.
" A i l too often we hear about superintendents who have
no idea what their members would like their golf course to
look like," Don noted. "There's no question about the
position of the members. They pick up the tab; they're entitled to at least have their preferences known.
"Many times this means that the superintendent has to
do something that's not best for the turf. However, we
have to give a bit in this business. After all, we still provide
a service as well as our expertise. All of us shouldn't forget it."
Hearn is aware, too, of the fact that some of the association's older members are drifting away from a more active
role.
" I can understand this," he commented. "Let's face it.
The younger generation has the enthusiasm and energy
that go with deeper involvement in professional groups.
It's just a sign of the times.
" T h e r e are some diehards among the veterans who still
show up for meetings and remain valuable tools of wisdom
for the rest of us. But all of us know those who came before us were the assocation's pathfinders. They laid the
groundwork; we're simply carrying on for them."
So, Don Hearn is ready to wear two hats and fiddle with
a third and fourth as a member of the Massachusetts Golf
Association executive committee and a Ouimet Caddy
Scholarship Fund director. Not to worry, though. You'll be
represented well. Don Hearn doesn't dilly-dally; he delivers.
Gerry Finn

Next Meeting
Monday, March 19, 1984
Franklin Country Club
Franklin, Mass.
Host - Gary Luccini
Directors Meeting 10:30 am
Lunch 11:45 am
Membership Meeting after lunch
Educational Program - Fred Xabaraccie

of Maeaferri Gabions. Slide presentation on the use
of gabions; Question and Answer period.

Directions - From Rt. 495 take King St. exit. Head toward Franklin to Rt. 140 at light. Take a right, club
will be on the right approx. lMs mile.

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GCSAA News
Las Vegas — James W. Timmerman, CGCS, of Orchard
Lake Country Club, Bloomfield, Mich., was elected here
Thursday (February 2, 1984) as president of the 5,500member Golf Course Superintendents Association of
America (GCSAA). He succeeds Robert W. Osterman of
Easton, Conn.
Eugene D. Baston, CGCS, golf course superintendent for
the Country Club of Birmingham, Alabama, was elected
vice president.
Elected to the Executive Committee were James W.
Taylor Sr., CGCS, superintendent of golf courses and
grounds for the Kanawka County, West Virginia, Parks
and Recreation Commission; John E. Laake, CGCS, of Columbus, Ohio; and Riley L. Stottern, CGCS, of Park City,
Utah.
CGCS stands for certified golf course superintendent, a
certification awarded by GCSAA.
The elections were held in conjunction with the 55th
Annual International Turfgrass Conference and Show
sponsored here by GCSAA. Some 9,000 persons from
around the world attended.
GCSAA's president and vice president serve one-year
terms: directors serve two-year terms; and the immediate past
president remains as a director on the Executive Committee
for a year.
"Today we live in an environment characterized by rapid
change," said Timmerman, "GCSAA must reflect the world in
which we live. My job as president is to make sure that the
changes which are implemented lead to progress and to the
benefit of the individual members."
GCSAA is an international organization with headquarters
in Lawrence, Kansas.

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.
Chelmsford, 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 Hill C.C.

SECRETARY
Richard C. Zepp
21 Fowler Rd.
Northbridge, Mass 01534
Home Phone 234-8490
Office Phone 234-2533
Club Affiliation
Whitinsville G.C.

GCSAA News
LAS VEGAS — President Reagan joined the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) here
Thursday night (February 2) in honoring comedian Bob
Hope for his contributions to the world of golf.
Hope was presented with the "Old Tom Morris Award"
by GCSAA in recognition of continuous contributions to
the world of golf. The President's praise of Hope came in
the form of a letter read to superintendents and others attending a convention here.
The GCSAA award was presented by Arnold Palmer,
last year's recipient. "Arnie's a little down tonight,"
quipped Hope during the presentation. "He saw a (TV)
commercial he wasn't in." Hope described golf as " a game
you can play until they put you away." He also observed
that Sammy Davis Jr. "hits a (golf) ball 90 yards but his
jewelry goes 100."
GCSAA established the Old Tom Morris Award as an international honor identified with the heritage of the game.
Old Tom Morris was a greenkeeper, golf professional, club
and ball maker, golf course architect and the first "superstar" of golf.
GCSAA President Robert W. Osterman of Easton, Connecticut, said Hope "has displayed a continuing, selfless
commitment to golf and to furthering the welfare of the
game in a manner similar to that of Old Tom. Bob Hope's
promotion of the game around the world — and the continuing popularity of his own Bob Hope Desert Classic —
provide highly visible evidence of his commitment to the
game and to its continued welfare."

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.
Swampscot, Mass 01907
Home Phone 581 -2808
Office Phone 595-3107
Club Affiliation
Tedesco C.C.

TRUSTEE
Stephen A. Chlavaroli, Jr.
100 Airport Dr.
Worcester, Mass 01602
Home Phone 752-0031
Office Phone 791-5373
Club Affiliation
Tatnuck C.C.

FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Robert Johnston CGCS
128 Wilbraham Rd.
Hampden, Mass 01036
Home Phone 566-3075
Office Phone 566-3096
Club Affiliation
Hampden C.C.

February Meeting

A jubiliant Bobby Brown collects his trophies from golf
chairman Steve Murphy while ex-champ, now chump
Steve Butler resists giving up his championship.

Warren Shepard addressing GCSANE

GCSAA Tournament Results
We had 14 participants in this year's GCSAA Golf Tournament held in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenician Golf &
Racquet Club and the McCormick Ranch. Winners from
our association were - Paul Miller of Tedesco CC, 3rd gross
black flight, Steve Murphy of Larry Gannon GC, 6th gross
Red flight and Doug Johnson at Pine Brook CC, 6th net
Red flight. Tony DeBettencourt "nailed" down the 2 round
high total for the 2nd year in a row.
Tournament Results
McCormick Phoenician Total
Ranch
Paul Miller
80
81
161
Steve Murphy
89
86
175
Doug Johnson
95
83
178
Dave Barber
91
87
178
Tom Schofield
87
97
184
Don Hearn
94
186
92
Pete Coste
90
96
186
Bert Frederick
92
99
191
Kip Tyler
101
100
201
100
Bob Brown
106
206
Dave Clement
100
109
209
Tony DeBettencourt
106
121
227
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Frank Higgins
97
N.C
Arthur Washburn
87
Injured
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Legal Notice
Golf Course Superintendent
The Town of Brewster thru its Golf Commission is seeking a qualified Superintendent for their 18 hole regulation
golf course now under construction.
Applicants must have a minimum of five years experience in golf course maintenance with an educational
background of High School and College in fields related to
golf course maintenance. Salary will be commensurate
with experience.
Resumes and references will be accepted by:
Chairman, Brewster Golf Committee
Brewster Town Hall
Brewster, Ma. 02631

GOLF CHAIRMAN
Stephen M. Murphy
75 Woodland Ave.
Lynn, Mass. 01904
Home Phone 592-2554
Office Phone 592-8238
Club Affiliation
The Gannon G.C.

EDUCATIONAL CHAIRMAN
Antone DeBettencourt
7 Country Club Ln.
Merrimack, N.H. 03054
Home Phone 603-424-5380
Office Phone 475-6638
Club A f f i l i a t a
Andover C.C.

NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN
Douglas W. Johnson, CGCS
50 Newton St.
Weston. Mass 02193
Home Phone 894-7377
Office Phone 893-8264
Club Affiliation
Pine Brook C.C.

PAST PRESIDENT
Ronald Kirkman
25 Green St.
Needham, Mass 02192
Home Phone 444-8412
Office Phone 444-5548
Club Affiliation
Naadham Golf Club

Divot

Drift... . The GCSAA Tournament and Show
was a great success. Our group in Phoenix had plenty to
talk about after each day's round of golf. Dave Barber had
5 birdies in his round at the Phoenician and still struggled
in with 87. Frank Higgins of Sawtelle Bros, was a legitimate contender for high score honors but took the N.C.
route his second day. It seems Frank ran out of golf balls.
One of his playing partners, Bobby Phipps from Conn, said
that Frank started getting the shanks and splashed at
least a dozen balls. Bob then had to sell Frank 6 balls but
they didn't last and when Bobby developed the shanks
himself they ran out of golf balls with 2% holes to play.
Rather then embarass themselves further they called it
quits. Nice going Higgy .... I also had my moments. The
first round of the tournament I was going along fairly well
being 4 over par for nine, then the wheels fell off. The next
four holes were 11, 6 (par 3), 8, 7 to struggle in
Pete
Coste dubbed it up big and now has a wedge that only a
midget could play with. He gave it the "helo" then the test
of strength by snapping it in half. Bert "Burpalapino"
Frederick set a tournament record by smoking four cigars
in one round
On the serious side Brian Cowan and Ron
Kirkman did a fine job in running our hospitality room in
Las Vegas. It took a lot of time and effort on their part and
they are to be commended for it
Our thanks to Warren
Sheppard for enlightening us on the pesticide laws at our
February meeting, also our thanks to Gary Luccini and
Franklin CC for being our host.

Upcoming Dates
Please make note of the following:
April meeting - April 23, 1984
Hyannisport Club, Hyannis, MA
Qualifying for the Guy Tedesco Tournament
Make own foursome
May meeting - May 14, 1984
Green Harbor GC, Marshfield, MA

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