' * 4 - LETTER A« Golf Course Superintendents Association OF NEW ENGLAND, INC. Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship Fund - Awarded yearly to deserving Turf Management Students. 9 August 1999 GCSANE s first-ewer executive set to streamline administrative There's a new lady in the house, the one where the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England hangs its administrative hat. And her presence is just another step in the group's ongoing growth period. Which is yet another way of announcing that Sharon (Legg) Brownell is the firstever Executive Secretary of the GCSANE, a position designed to upgrade the golf course superintendent's place in the sport's operating wing. There's also a catch to Sharon's selection to run the association's office. She has no direct ties to golf other than the fact she served the Massachusetts Golf Association for eight years in its accounting department. "The closest thing to being an athlete or a sports enthusiast I can claim is my interest in fishing and boating," Sharon told. "I'm a water person . . . born and brought up on Nantucket Island. I'm not in this issue .. o Page Calendar of Events 2 The Super Speaks Out . 3 Remember 4 When? GCSANE News 4 GCSAA News 5 Pesticide Legislation 6 Divot Drift 6 really tuned to a golfing environment but I know how it should look when it comes to crossing the t's and dotting the i's. It's a challenge I'm really looking forward to." Sharon is being hired (she started putting things in place August 1) to bring a professional touch to the superintendent's involvement in golfs industrial atmosphere. She'll direct all correspondence, meeting arrangements and in general assume responsibility for most if not all of the group's paperwork. secretary office The new executive secretary thinks her association with the MGA should serve as a backbone for her duties with the GCSANE. "I have a handle on some of the little things that have to be done to give the superintendents a smooth look when it comes to stating their causes and purpose in the overall scheme of golf," she exclaimed. "This is new for me and it's new for the guys who are probably the most important contributors to the golf scene." continued on page 2 "I have a handle en some of the little things that have t& be done t© give the superintendents & smooth look when it comes to stating their causes and purpose in the overall scheme of golf." Sharon (Legg) Brownell GCSANE Executive Secretary Superintendent keeps bmy behind the scenes at Fenwoy Every weekend different golf courses across the world are showcased through the many professional tours. New England has its share of them, with tour stops at Nashawtuc, Pleasant Valley, and Hartford. But did you know that one of the largest events to come to Boston recently had a local superintendent working behind the scenes? The 1999 All-Star game held at Fenway Park included our own Ron Park Dobosz, Jr. of Cedar Hill Golf Course in Stoughton. It seems that Joe Mooney, the venerable groundskeeper of Fenway, is not equipped to perform his equipment maintenance in-house. Enter Ron and his assistant, Mike Marshall. "We service and test all the equipment at Fenway every week," said Dobosz. And continued on page 6 Page 3 iLliiiili,iiiiil.ilJi.i.ilJJJiii New Executive continued PRESIDENT K e v i n F. O s g o o d 14 inman Lane, Foxborough, M A 02035 617-630-1950 Fax 6 1 7 - 9 6 9 - 8 7 5 6 N e w t o n C o m m o n w e a l t h Golf C o u r s e VICE PRESIDENT Robert Ruszala 6 9 Gellnas Drive, Chicopee, M A 0 1 0 2 0 413-256-8654 Fax 4 1 3 - 5 9 4 - 4 5 7 1 Hickory Ridge Country Club SECRETARY J a m e s Fltzroy, C G C S 357 W . S q u a n t u m Street, North Qulncy, M A 02171 617-328-1776 Fax 6 1 7 - 3 2 8 - 9 4 7 9 Presidents Golf C o u r s e TREASURER M i c h a e l V. lacono, C G C S 42 N e w t o n Street, Weston, M A 0 2 4 9 3 781-899-7913 Fax 7 8 1 - 6 4 7 - 0 6 0 2 Pine Brook Country Club TRUSTEE A r t h u r Sllva, C G C S 35 Pennacook Road, Tewksbury, M A 01876 781-484-5440 Fax 7 8 1 - 4 8 4 - 6 6 1 3 Belmont Country Club TRUSTEE David C o m e e 65 Marquette Road, Gardner, M A 01440 978-297-1223 Fax 9 7 8 - 2 9 7 - 0 9 1 1 The W l n c h e n d o n Golf Club TRUSTEE W a y n e F. L a C r o i x , C G C S P. O . B o x 4 2 2 4 , A n d o v e r , M A 0 1 8 1 0 978-475-6638 Fax 9 7 8 - 4 7 5 - 9 4 8 8 Andover Country Club FINANCE CHAIRMAN Daniel Higgins, C G C S 6 8 H u t c h i n s o n R o a d , W i n c h e s t e r , M A 01 8 9 0 781-729-3809 Fax 7 8 1 - 7 2 1 - 1 5 6 1 Winchester Country Club GOLF CHAIRMAN M i c h a e l J. H e r m a n s o n P . O . Box 145, Gardner, M A 0 1 4 4 0 978-632-2713 Fax 9 7 8 - 6 3 2 - 2 7 1 3 G a r d n e r Municipal Golf C o u r s e EDUCATION CHAIRMAN R o n a l d P. D o b o s z , J r . 1137 Park Street, Stoughton, M A 0 2 0 7 2 781-341 -8564 Fax 781 -341 -8564, *51 C e d a r Hill G o l f C o u r s e NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN Russell Heller 59 Park Street, Melrose, M A 0 2 1 7 6 978-256-5664 Fax 9 7 8 - 2 5 6 - 5 6 6 4 Chelmsford Country Club PAST PRESIDENT Robert DiRico, C G C S 3 2 6 Fuller Street, W e s t N e w t o n , M A 0 2 4 6 5 617-527-6968 Fax 6 1 7 - 5 2 7 - 0 0 6 9 Brae B u m Country Club KTTHE on N E W S L E T T E R G C S AW E H e a d q u a r t e r ® 175 Highland Avenue, Needham, M A 02494-3034 (781 ) 4 5 3 - 8 6 6 8 Fax (781 ) 4 4 9 - 4 0 2 0 Newsletter Editor Contributing Editor Business Manager Russell Heller Gerry Finn . . M i c h a e l V. I a c o n o , C G C S I n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a i n e d in t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n m a y b e u s e d freely, in -whole or in part, w i t h o u t s p e c i a l p e r m i s s i o n a s l o n g a s 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 c r e d i t line. Secretary from page 1 The announcement of Sharon's appointment coincides with another important event in her life of her recent marriage to Tom Brownell. "We have a couple of things to celebrate," Sharon said. "Tom's in the boating business, mostly launching big boats for owners. Behind ihe scenes at Fenway continued from page 1 because Fenway has much of the same equipment found at your normal golf course, Ron and Mike are perfect for the job. "They have all the same stuff," Ron said. "Cushman's, topdressors, aerators, it's all there. They have two Jacobsen Tri-Kings that are used to mow the outfield and foul play areas. The infield is mowed with a Jacobsen walk behind unit. Joe mows all the turf at 7/8" in the spring and fall, while raising the height of cut to 1" during the summer." You might think a major league field would have its own mechanic, but they don't even have more than a rudimentary set of tools. "They have no mechanics tools," Ron exclaimed. "We had to beg Joe to buy an electric compressor so we could fill flat golf car tires." "Basically we perform normal maintenance; setting height of cut and checking the reel-to-bedknife," Ron told. Fret not for Mooney and his staff, however. He employs a 20-man crew, and that rivals the size of many private 18-hole clubs. They are responsible for keeping the old yard free of trash, painted, and all the other chores that go into grooming an athletic field. Ron and Mike will continue to help keep the turf groomed, even if it is from behind the scenes. And like any good golf course, the reels will be broken down, sharpened, and rebuilt come winter. What other tricks of the trade are there to be learned? "When we test out the mowers," Ron explained, "we always try to do it during batting practice." So the next time you visit Fenway Park or turn on the television to watch a game, remember that a fellow superintendent is once again making his mark. RUSSELL HELLER And now I have my own little professional interest as we launch our new life together. I'll be commuting to the association office from Mattapoisett, but it won't be a burden since I'll be working on a part-time basis." Whatever, the two parties are convinced its a dual move in the right direction. "I think the supers need a good woman to guide them," Sharon quipped. "We'll be better organized and sport a streamlined look under the new setup." Sounds good all around. Obviously, Sharon Brownell brings a positive presence to the GCSANE. She also brings a good sense of humor to the administrative table. It makes for a good mix of relaxed atmosphere and strong business input. Maybe it's just what the association needs . . . the winning combinations of a woman's touch and confirmed efficiency. G E K M Y F I N N Calendar August 18 D E I Turf Field Day K i n g s t o n , R.I. September 7 GCSANE Monthly Meeting Individual Championship P o q u o y B r o o k Golf C l u b Lakeville, M a s s . S u p t - Mike C u m m i n g s October 7 GCSANE Monthly Meeting W h i t e Cliffs C o u n t r y C l u b Plymouth, Mass. Supt. - Lianne Larson O c t o b e r 12 New E n g l a n d C h a m p i o n s h i p Nashua Country Club N a s h u a , N.H. Supt. - Barrie Robertson O c t o b e r 20 Pro/Supt Tournament The Willowbend Club Mashpee, Mass. Supt. - Mark Casey November 1 GCSANE Monthly Meeting Brae Burn Country Club T h e H i g h l a n d C o u r s e (9 H o l e s ) S u p t . - B o b DiRico, C G C S N o v e m b e r 16 GCSAA Seminar Human Resource Management The International Bolton, Mass. N o v e m b e r 17 GCSAA Seminar Budgeting & Forecasting The International Bolton, Mass. December 3 75th Anniversary Gala B l u e Hills C o u n t r y C l u b Canton, Mass. iMÉtâ Page 3 ii.ijxlLiiJliillj.litili.t The Super Speaks Qui This m&nthMs question: With the month of June busting out all over with periods of extreme heat the golf course superintendent was on the spot How did you handle the combination of high temperatures and minimaI amounts of rainfall? Matt Grady, Longmeadow Golf Club: "June was a bone-dry month, all right, but I did have one big thing going for me in my first year here. The City of Loweil, blessed with the Merrimack River to rely on, never has had a water ban. Therefore, between city water and our own well, I've been able to fight the drought with an unlimited water supply. "But... "This has been an unusually dry year overall and while we're talking, the dry, dry month of June is carrying over into July. This means that we're in an all-out war against the elements because the cold fact is you can use your irrigation all you want but there's nothing like a natural rainfall to put your turf back on the right track. "Anticipation has been a factor in trying to keep our turf up to snuff. It started in the beginning of my maintenance schedule. Early-on we did a lot of aerifying while expecting a lot of compaction to take place because of the soil being extremely dry and, of course, expecting our usual amount of heavy play. We have a playing group that just won't quit. "The aerifying concentration was put in place along with heavy doses of wetting agents. In other words, we were prepared for a drought before it even happened. However, this doesn't mean we were spared any damage. Because of the two on-going circumstances on Longmeadow being a nine-hole golf course with a virtual gridlock of golfing traffic, the dry conditions gave us a few jolts. "One of the gratifying things about the endless battle with drought and finding time to work around play was the attitude of our golfers. They are a relentless lot, but they're also an understanding group. They realize that fighting the elements is tough on the superintendent and his crew. In that sense, I didn't have to put up with complaints and grumbling which only serve as a distraction when maintenance gets a little tough on the nerves. "In the end look at things, I'd say it's been tough keeping ahead of the elements these last two months (June and July). I've tried to wean some of my plants off irrigation, maybe try to get some water on their own. I've also raised my cutting heights all over the course and this is where the golfers' understanding comes into play. "Regardless, when the elements are getting the upper hand, there's not much you can do except make it as easy as possible on the turf with your knowledge and patience. The patience becomes evident when you're looking for rain you know is not going to happen. But when it does, there's nothing like the comforting touch of Mother Nature. In other words, I'm still praying for rain. There's nothing like it to cure the dry turf blues." E r i k Anderson, Haverhill Country Outs: "This has been a baptism of fire for me since this is my first head super job. On that note all I can say is thank God for Kip Tyler. I had worked for Kip at Salem and the experience has been a big plus, especially since I've practically walked into a storm that hasn't had any rain with it. "What we did when our water supply had dwindled down t© virtually milking was to g© @n a syringing program „.. At that point we had reached a stage where we were simply trying f@ keep the plants alive/8 Erik Anderson Haverhill C. € . "Conditions here since the start of the season have been covered with the dreaded "D" (drought). And that's only half of it. Along with taking on my first solo job, the black cats have crossed my path. Lady Luck, like Mother Nature, hasn't been very good to me. "For example, when it became apparent that June was going to be a real steamer and put a strain on our source of irrigation water, we set up a deal to buy water from the Town of Haverhill. That sounds great and it was. I use the word, 'was', because the deal lasted only one day because of a water ban. So, for all the negotiating, we wound up with a grand total of 150,000 gallons of bought water. "However, Haverhill was good to us. We borrowed 1,000 feet of hose from the town fire department to reach our irrigation pond and make some inroads on the battle against the drought. "What we did when our water supply had dwindled down to virtually nothing was to go on a syringing program. In effect, we went to unloading some 280,000 gallons of water a night on the course to a mere sprinkling of 49,000. At that point, we had reached a stage where we were simply trying to keep the plants alive. "That's the kind of situation we were operating under as June slipped into July and almost a carbon copy of the weather we had to endure for the previous 30 days. It's too bad, because with an adequate amount of irrigation, the course holds water well and survives on a low liquid diet "Other than these emergency measures and the emergence of the recent rash of pythium (by the Fourth of July), this first year has really been an eventful one for me. I've tried everything I can utilize from my own personal knowledge, plus the things I learned working for Kip. Otherwise, I have to cope and I have to pray. Sounds simple but it isn't." GERRY FINN Page 4 GCSANE News GCSANE announces B999 Ryder Gisp admissions policy: Complimentary admissions f o r m e m f c e r s & spouses Kegular and Associate members of the GCSA of New England and the Golf Course Managers of Cape Cod, along with their spouses, will be extended complimentary tournament admissions to the 33rd Ryder Cup Matches. The event starts Friday, Sept. 24, at The Country Club in Brookline. Eligible members must present a current membership card and photo ID each day at the Allied Golf Associations trailer located between the two main entrances Eligible members must present a current membership card and photo ID ... Spouses must also present a photo ID. into the matches at the corner of Lee and Clyde Street. Spouses must also present a photo ID. Members planning to attend this event must take the "T" Green Line train to the Cleveland Circle stop or the "T" Orange Line train to the Forest Hills stop. A complimentary shuttle will operate to and from the Ryder Cup entrances. GCSANE News Thomk you from 75th Anniversary Dear GCSANE Membership, On behalf of the GCSANE seventy-fifth anniversary committee, I would like to extend our thanks to all the participants who helped support our fund raiser for the 75th Anniversary Gala Event, held at Marshfield C.C. on July 12, 1999. We greatly appreciate your donations in helping us defer some cost of this special event. Special thanks to The Cardinals, Country Club Enterprises, and R.F. Morse companies for their generous support. Committee This event at Marshfield C.C. has set the stage and raised the threshold for this year's 75th celebration. Don't forget to mark your calendars for December 3, 1999 at Blue Hills C.C. in Canton for our Gala Event. Look for more information in future Newsletters. Once again please accept our sincere thanks. On behalf of the entire 75th Committee, Respectfully yours, Robert Healey, Chairman Remember When? Remmmb®r When: Looking at GCSANE's past Memember when? looks at significant individuals and events of GCSANE's past. 25 years ago The four-tee system seems to be the compromising move in an argument raging at many clubs on whether golf courses should make the game more enjoyable for members by inviting low scores. The new system simply adds another tee to the championship, men's, and ladies' teeing grounds, a front tee that decreases the strain on the drive and subsequent approach shot to the green. Supposedly the four-tee system puts the degree of difficulty of a golf course into the hands of the player. It provides an option intended to make everyone playing the golf course comfortable and happy. Congratulations to Robert Ferguson who was recently voted into the GCSANE as an associate member. To be voted on at the next meeting: Allen DeBlasio, Michael Hermanson, Ronald Hanson, and Eric Brown. aHlhili.LdllalJiJrilMitilLiLUL.DlLil.i.irfU 15 years ago 5 years ago What a difference a year makes. Last year, no rain. This year, rain, rain, and more rain. February, with 7.8 inches of rain, and March with 9.0 inches of rain and melted snow, contributed to dangerous flood conditions in many of the suburban areas. In winning the sales division at the Worcester Country Club tournament of golf course superintendents and associates, Larry Bunn proved that last year was a big fluke when Bob "Chopper" Brown won. Bunn has already predicted he and partner Steve Butler will club Brown and his partner into submission for the Team of Two title later this summer. One of the finest putting strokes around has to belong to Steve Murphy. He's a happy guy any time he two-putts from three feet. On the serious side, congratulations are in order for Ken Mooridian of Hopedale C.C. for capturing the association's Individual Championship. For bird watchers in the Marshfield area, Marshfield Country Club is regular Friday morning stop on tours conducted by the Massachusetts Audubon Center. "They come to see our purple martins and bluebirds and they're never disappointed," says course superintendent Bob Matthews, who "manages" 84 purple martin "apartments" and 28 bluebird houses at the Marshfield layout A tip of the GCSANE cap goes to member Doug Preston for winning the MGA state amateur golf championship at the Charles River Country Club. Please reserve Tuesday, August 16 for a spot in the second annual Scholarship and Benevolence Fund Tournament at the Wachusett Country Club where general manager and superintendent Don Marrone, Jr. has worked since he was 14 years old. GERRY FINN PageS jifoL.fofoiiJitoli.foili.i GCSAA News GCSAA ^momms T h e GCSAA has changed their structure of a single-year business plan structured by GCSAA's staff departments to a longerterm overall association plan. The new format will help the board and the staff to focus on overall association goals and will promote greater inter-departmentai teamwork and efficiencies while retaining accountability for results. The following synopsis of the overall association plan for GCSAA and GCSAA Communications, Inc. was approved at the spring board meeting in May. GCSAA/GCSAA Communications, Inc. Plan for 2 0 0 5 I. To enable our members to achieve career success. A. Increase compensation, j o b satisfaction, a n d p e r c e n t a g e of positive e m p l o y m e n t changes, a s m e a s u r e d f r o m s u p e r i n t e n d e n t s ' point of view. 1. Offer m e m b e r s tools, i n f o r m a t i o n a n d res o u r c e s t o help t h e m e n h a n c e their individual e m p l o y m e n t situations. B . Improve employers' a n d influential golfers' appreciation of a m e m b e r ' s value a n d t h e import a n c e of j o b c o n t i n u i t y , e s t a b l i s h i n g t h e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t a s key to t h e e c o n o m i c vitality of t h e golf course. 1. Develop, implement, assess, a n d improve a b r a n d m a r k e t i n g strategy t h a t favorably differentiates GCSAA "Class A" m e m b e r s f r o m o t h e r m e m b e r s a n d non-members. 2 . Increase recognition of t h e Certified Golf C o u r s e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t as a p r e m i u m b r a n d . 3 . Establish t h e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t as t h e facility's r e s i d e n t expert in t h e a r e a s of health, safety, a n d risk m a n a g e m e n t 4 . Find o u t specific n e e d s of employer g r o u p s , including Green Committee chairs a n d mana g e m e n t companies. C. Improve t h e skills of GCSAA m e m b e r s a n d key staff, as m e a s u r e d by a s s e s s m e n t s based on a c u r r e n t a n d future-oriented c o m p e t e n c y profile. 1. E x p a n d educational o p p o r t u n i t i e s t h r o u g h controlled, p l a n n e d g r o w t h of GCSAA prog r a m s designed to develop core competencies. 2 . Provide a n integrated, c o m p r e h e n s i v e , joblinked, learner-centered, continuing professional education c u r r i c u l u m for members. 3 . Provide a GCSAA b r a n d , world-renowned faculty a n d faculty s u p p o r t p r o g r a m . 4 . Provide career p a t h p l a n n i n g assistance for members. D . Assist m e m b e r s a n d potential golf c o u r s e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t s in b e c o m i n g informed c o n s u m ers of educational a n d informational p r o g r a m s and products. long-term association 1. Explore and develop, if appropriate, end o r s e m e n t / a c c r e d i t a t i o n p r o g r a m for college and university p r o g r a m s . 2. Cultivate t h e leadership skills, professionalism, career expectations, and an u n d e r s t a n d i n g of t h e professional culture to f u t u r e golf c o u r s e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t s . 3 . Develop a n d p r o m o t e model curricula for key golf c o u r s e m a i n t e n a n c e staff positions, including turf e q u i p m e n t m a n a g e r s , irrigation specialists, a n d chemical applicators. 4 . Develop a c o m p r e h e n s i v e m a r k e t i n g campaign for e d u c a t i o n to increase participation a n d general m e m b e r a w a r e n e s s . plan C. Influence legislation and regulations t h a t aff e c t g o l f , a s m e a s u r e d by p e r c e n t a g e of constructive a n d desirable decisions. 1. C o o r d i n a t e a n d s u p p o r t effective g r a s s r o o t s lobbying. 2 . Build a n d n u r t u r e relationships with g r e e n a n d golf industry advocates. D . S t r e n g t h e n GCSAA's environmental leaders h i p r o l e a m o n g golf a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l constituents. 1. E x p a n d t h e P e r f o r m a n c e M e a s u r e m e n t Prog r a m and publicize the findings, as appropriate. 2 . Establish t h e golf c o u r s e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t a s t h e e n v i r o n m e n t a l leader on t h e golf course. E . Establish strategic p a r t n e r s h i p s to leverage o u r industry a n d m e m b e r s h i p interests. The new forms i will help the board and staff to focus on overall association goals and will promote greater interdepartmentai teamwork and efficiencies while retaining accountability for results. II. To b® a powerful audi influential advocate for the Interests of the profession and our members. A. Increase visibility for m e m b e r s , a s m e a s u r e d by i n c r e a s e d m e m b e r s h i p a n d media m a r k e t share. 1. Increase m e m b e r s h i p to 3 0 , 0 0 0 m e m b e r s , including m e m b e r r e p r e s e n t a t i o n at 80% a n d employer-member r e p r e s e n t a t i o n a t 50% of all domestic golf facilities. 2 . Initiate, s u p p o r t and evaluate participation in golf industry initiatives with a focus o n increasing positive recognition for t h e golf c o u r s e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t a n d their key influence on enjoyable playing conditions. 3 . Establish golf c o u r s e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t recogn i t i o n / a u t h o r i t y in t h e c o n s u m e r market. B. Increase visibility of t h e association, as measu r e d by media m a r k e t s h a r e a n d exposure. 1. Assume highly visible role in m a j o r golf events. 2 . C o n d u c t association a w a r d p r o g r a m s t h a t attract media a t t e n t i o n a n d coverage. 3 . C o n d u c t a m e r c h a n d i s e a n d accessory program t h a t widely distributes t h e GCSAA logo. 4 . P r o m o t e t h e association a n d its m e m b e r s t h r o u g h a year-long celebration of GCSAA's 7 5 t h anniversary. 1. S t r e n g t h e n relationships with leaders of allied associations in golf. 2 . S t r e n g t h e n GCSAA's research presence a m o n g industry a n d allied organizations. 3 . S t r e n g t h e n relationships with leading golf c o u r s e industry m a n u f a c t u r e r s a n d suppliers, a n d increase t h e influence of t h e superintend e n t o n industrial innovation a n d trends. III. TÍ) fee the recognized authority on information and issues related to golf course development, management and operations. A . Position GCSAA a s t h e s o u r c e of g o l f / t u r f i n f o r m a t i o n (up to t h e playing of t h e game) valuable t o t h e golf industry, media, g o v e r n m e n t , employers, t h e golfing public, etc. 1. P o s i t i o n t h e GCSAA i n t e r n a t i o n a l golf c o u r s e c o n f e r e n c e and show as t h e full spect r u m v e n u e for t h e golf industry u p to t h e playing of t h e game, attracting over 30,000 a t t e n d e e s annually by 2005. 2. Provide industry supported, c o m p r e h e n s i v e informational offerings t h r o u g h publications, W e b site c o n t e n t a n d o t h e r media, dealing with t h e t e c h n i c a l / o p e r a t i o n a l aspects of golf c o u r s e m a n a g e m e n t , and t h e p r o d u c t s a n d services t h a t s u p p o r t s u p e r i n t e n d e n t s . 3 . Provide i n f o r m a t i o n packs, tools a n d training for m e m b e r s to a s s u m e t h e position of local authority on information a n d issues related to golf c o u r s e development, m a n a g e m e n t a n d operations. 4 . Generate practical, technical a n d operational research and publish findings of value t o t h e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t , golf c o u r s e owner a n d industry. 5 . Monitor g o v e r n m e n t initiatives a n d inform GCSAA m e m b e r s a n d allies. 6 . E x p a n d t h e display of materials reflecting t h e history of t h e role of s u p e r i n t e n d e n t s in t h e g a m e of golf a n d t h e history of t h e association. continued on page 6 Page 3 . ¡i i .t u, tit ÚTIL,, illili, .Ulli, Iiiiii GCSAA News ¡Legislation to save H.R. 1592, The Regulatory Fairness & Openness Act of1999, has been introduced in Congress to ensure full, fair implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). H.R, 1592 maintains the fundamental goal of FQPA, but requires the EPA to use reliable information and sound science (not guesswork) to assess pesticides. The 1996 FQPA law dramatically changed the way pesticide risk is evaluated. EPA began the safety assessments but is using "assumptions" and "models of pesticide use" instead of real data! Two important ciasses of chemicals are under the gun right now at EPA organophosphates (products such as Dursban) and carbamates ( such as Turcam). GCSAA has launched a campaign to support this bill. We must act quickly to save valuable golf course pesticides. Your representative needs to hear from you! To call, dial the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 225-3121). Ask for your legislator's office. Then ask to speak to the staff member pesticides in charge of the FQPA issue. Don't expect them to know details of H.R. 1592, but emphasize how important fair, objective implementation is to you and your job. Use the following points: 9 Safety comes first with pesticides, and safety depends on science. That is why H.R. 1592 directs the FQPA to be implemented according to the most modern scientific standards; safety is the goal. ° Pesticide regulations must be based on strict scientific standards. • H.R. 1592 supports fundamental health goals of the FQPA, especially additional safety and protection for infants and children based on sound science. • The bill reinforces Vice President Gore's call for FQPA to be implemented on the basis of sound science, a transparent regulatory process, reasonable transition (in the event some pesticides or pesticide uses be lost), and consultation with public and government agencies. 0 Under H.R. 1592, golf course superintendents, nursery managers, farmers, pest control operators, public health officials, and homeowners will continue to have access to effective, reliable pesticides as long as they meet rigorous, scientific safety standards, after full and fair review by the EPA. ® To assess pesticides under FQPA, H.R. 1592 requires EPA to use reliable, accurate pesticide use data, rather than anecdotal information or "worst case", theoretical assumptions. • H.R. 1592 mandates that EPA establish rales to help farmers and other pesticide users generate the data so critical to scientific FQPA implementation. 8 H.R. 1592 clarifies the EPA assessment process so all who use pesticides do not iose products necessary to growing safe, affordable, abundant food; protecting public health; and enhancing recreational areas, parks, and rights of way. DIVOT DRIFT...announcements...educational seminars...job opportunities ...tournament results...and miscellaneous items of interest to the membership. MEMBERSHIP Best wishes to the wife of Dennis Friel, who has been experiencing health problems recently. Welcome New Members: Kevin Taylor, Affiliate, Bruedan Corporation. Proposed for Membership: Thomas Barnes, Supt., Acushnet Valley G.C.; Matthew Barrett, Asst., Acushnet Valley G.C.; Ted Zubiel, Asst., Rolling Green G.C,; Stephen Brochu, Asst., Middleton G.C.; Timothy Strano, Supt., Concord C.C.; Petrie A n t o n , Asst., N e w t o n C o m m o n w e a l t h G.C.; Greenco, Friend. INFORMATION It is with great sadness t o r e p o r t that Nancy Finn, wife of our contributing editor Gerry Finn, passed away July 29. Mrs. Finn graduated from Baypath College in 1944. She was the director of children's services for Emergency Aid in Suffield, Conn. She was a tennis champion in singles and doubles at Suffield C.C., women's club champion at Edgewood G.C., and was past president of Suffield Platform Tennis. In addition to Gerry, she leaves two daughters and a brother. Condolences of the GCSANE are extended to the entire Finn family. Dick Bisggan has recently accepted the superintendent position at Peabody C.C., a new grow-in on the North Shore. Congratulations, Dick. H I LUÀLIIIIIUIITIIURIRIL We w e r e saddened to hear of the recent passing of Percy Clark at the age of 80. Mr. Clark was the superintendent at Meadow Brook G.C. in Reading and Falmouth C.C. until his retirement in 1987. POSITION OPENINGS S u p e r i n t e n d e n t . The Farm at Southwick is a highend, daily fee course under construction. Ten holes will be completed and seeded this fall, the remaining eight next spring. Responsibilities include grow-in, maintenance, budget, purchasing, and clubhouse grounds. Grow-in and irrigation installation experience preferred. Individual must have a turf management degree, three years of supt. or asst. experience, and pesticide applicator's license. Salary/benefits commensurate with experience. Send resume to: Mark I. Milton, Golf Realty Advisors, 250 Boylston S t , Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Assistant S u p e r i n t e n d e n t . Norfolk G.C. is a 9-hole private club. Responsibilities include crew supervision, chemical/fertilizer applications, irrigation repair, record-keeping, and day-to-day maintenance. Individual must have a Mass. Pesticide applicator's license, a two-year degree in turf mana g e m e n t (or w i n t e r s c h o o l ) , t w o y e a r s of H I experience on a golf course, and must work well with others. Compensation includes salary, health insurance, paid local seminars and meetings, one week paid vacation, uniform, and golf privileges. Send resume to: Jason Adams, Supt., Norfolk G.C., 166 East St., Westwood, MA 02090. TOURNAMENT RESULTS 7 5 t h Anniversary T o u r n a m e n t July 12, 1999, Marshfield (Mass.) C.C. 1st Gross (70) - Darrin Eddy, John Dee 2nd Gross (71) - Greg Misodoulakis, Rob Donovan 3rd Gross (72) - Mike Hanson, Steve Deossie 3rd Gross (72) - John Lenhart, Rich Tworig 1st Net (58) - Mike Stachowicz, Chris Cowan 2nd Net (59) - John McNulty, Ken Heitch 3rd Net (60) - Mark Casey, Charlie Enwright 3rd Net (60) - Dave Vanderklish, Mac McPhail 3rd Net (60) - Matt Crowther, Chuck Bramhall 3rd Net (60) - Ron Dobosz, Mike Marshall Closest to the Pin: # 6 - Mike iacono (4' 4"), # 9 Mike Nagle (3' 2 1/2"), # 1 4 - Ron Dobosz (4' 5"), # 1 6 - Mike Nagle! (4' 8 1/2") Longest Drive: Jim Hardy & Mike Hanson Hats off to Bob Matthews and the entire staff of Marshfield C.C. on a beautiful golf course. r Page 3 Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION A-DK Turf Equipment Ins. Douglas Equipment Corp. Lcsco Inc. 9Leuba R d , Coventry, RI 02816 Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer brush, & used equipment. Mike Comicelli-(401) 826-2584 90 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 John Deere golf and turf equipment dealer. Paul T. Surabian, Allen Vadala (401) 232-3700 20005 Lake R d , Rocky River, OH 44116 Ron Tumiski, Mike Donohue, Jim Wierzbicki (800) 321-5325 A.A. Will Materials Corp. Dow/Elanco 22 Lantern Lane, Exeter, RI 02822 Victoria Wallace - (800) 648-7333 Michael Drake Construction, Ins. 71 Concord S t , P. 0. Box 127 North Reading, MA 01864-0127 Water supply specialists; water wells & pumping equipment. (781) 933-3210 168 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748 Top dressing & bunker sand, decorative stone, landscape materials. Frank Will, Charlie Downing, Patty Lindskog (800) 4-AA-WILL Agr-Evo U.S.A. Co. Wilmington, DE Acclaim Extra, Banol, ProStar, ProGrass, Finale, Turcam, DeltaGard. David Sylvester - (860) 828-8905 Allen's Seed Store Inc. 693 S. County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822 Specializing in quality seed and related golf course maintenance supplies. Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898 Bartlett Tree Expert Co. 153 Rumford Ave, Newton, MA 02466-1311 Consulting, planning, IPM MoniTor, pruning, fertilization & appraisal. Jack Kelly-(617) 969-5990 31 Old Town Trail, Narragansett, RI 02882 Bob S c o t t - ( 4 0 1 ) 376-7290 D.L. Maher Co. 240 Walnut S t , Framingham, MA 01702 Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper. Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247 F A Bartlett Tree Expert Co. P. O. Box 3218, Framingham, MA 01705-3218 Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, parking areas; Imprinted asphalt. John McNulty - (508) 879-8875 F.D.I., Inc. Miller Golf Construction (Fairway Design illustration) 95 Railroad Ave, Warren, RI 02885 Custom granite signs and markers. Joseph K. Martin, Robert Page (800) 358-8337 Bold Star Nursery I Sod Farm 100 First Ave, Boston, MA 02129 Manufacturer & supplier of dry organic fertilizers. Kristen Patneaude - (617) 788-4437 layer Corporation Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. 118 Ellery Ave, Middletown, RI 02842 Bayleton, Merit, Dylox, Tempo Brad Herman - (800) 842-8020 The Borden Company P.O. Box 9169, Wethersfield, CT 06109-0169 Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski (800) 326-HART Hartney Greymont 114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754-2216 Bulk limestone dealer. Jack Borden - (978) 897-2571 433 Chestnut S t , Needham, MA 02492-2822 Tree care, landscape construction, consulting. Mark T o b i n - ( 7 8 1 ) 444-1227 Boston Irrigation Supply Company International Golf Construction Co. 50 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026 Distributor, irrigation supplies & accessories. John Ramey, Paul Kenyon, Robert Barbarti (781) 461-1560 Iranian Corporation 40 Walker St., Swansea, MA 02777 Doug Hopper - ( 5 0 8 ) 379-0092 Tte Cardinals, Ins. 166 River R d , P.O. Box 520 Unionville, CT 06085-0520 Goif course and landscape supplies. John Callahan, Dennis Friei - (800) 861-6256 Cavicshio landscape Supply, inc. 110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776 Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground covers, loam, and mulch. Darren Young - (978)443-7177 M a r Lawn Tree Service, inc. 32 Nickerson R d , Ashland, MA 01721 Pruning, fertilization, removal, and professional care. William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622 Cornish, Silva, & Mungeum, Inc. 207 N. Main S t , Uxbridge, MA 01569 Golf course architects. (508) 278-3407 Country Club Enterprises P. 0. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Ed McGuire, Dave Farina, Steve Butler (800)662-2585 Country Golf, inc. 4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684 Golf course construction & reconstruction; specialists in Donald Ross courses. Jerry Deemer - (616) 947-5751 McNuty Construction Corp. 640 Hale S t , Beverly Farms, MA 01915 Complete tree care, landscape design & construction, disease control, long-range planning. Ben Staples - (978) 927-1590 250 West R d , Canterbury, NH 03224-2127 Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals Bill Thompson, Malcolm McPhail Lexington, M A - ( 7 8 1 ) 861-1111 Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717 Bay State Fertifer/MWRA Lefts Seed, Inc. 5 Purcell Rd„ Arlington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonios Paganis - (781) 648-2351; (508) 428-3022 Irrigation Management a Services 21 Lakeview Ave, Natick, MA 01760 Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation. Bob Healey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625 Tom irwin Inc. 11B A St., Burlington, MA 01803-3404 Jack Peterson, Wayne Ripley, Paul Skafas, Chris Peterson, Jack Pluta, Greg Misodoulakis (800) 582-5959 lira Jones Tire, Inc. 71-73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613 Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks, cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars. Gerry Jones - (508) 755-5255 Koonz Sprinkler Supply, Inc. 39 Waverly Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081 (973) 379-9314 Landmark Construction P. 0. Box 662, Winchester, MA 01890 Tee/bunker shaping & remodeling, cart paths, drainage, tree planting, landscape construction. Daniel Champion - (781) 729-3250 Larchmont Engineering 11 Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483 Keith Savage - (781) 647-3361 Laiara's Golf Cours® Supplies & Accessories dba Hammond Paint and Chemical C o , Inc. 738 Main St., Suite 223, Wattham, MA 02154 Complete line of golf course accessories; Standard, Par Aide, Eagle One. Joe Lazaro - (781) 647-3361 1 Leicester R d , Marblehead, MA 01945 Golf course construction & renovation John Miller-(781) 631-2030 Modern Aeration Service, Inc. 212 Kenrick S t , Newton, MA 02458-2732 Featuring water injection aeration. Kevin Osgood-(617) 630-1950 R.F. l e r s e & Sons, Inc. 22 Cranberry H w y , Wareham, MA 02576-0099 Larry Anshewitz, Jack Cronin, Chris Cowan, Alan Anderson (508) 295-1553 Shawnmark industries, Inc. P. 0. Box 8966, Warwick, RI 02999 Matt Howland - (401) 295-1673 Sodso Inc. P. 0. Box 2, Slocum, RI 02877 Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye, Bluegrass/Fescue/Rye, Bentgrass Matt Faherty, Pat Hogan - (800) 341-6900 Sports Club Evlanaiement 104 Wyman R d , Braintree, MA 02184 OSHA and EPA compliance services and training Ron Smith - (781) 848-5978 Dahn Tibbett Professional Golf Services dba Weed & Feed, Inc. 20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050 Specialists in golf course construction, bunker restoration, and irrigation installation. (781)837-3503 Tea and Green Sod, Inc. P. O. Box 418, Exeter, R! 02822 Bentgrass, Bluegrass, and Blue/Fescue sod. Dave Wallace, Robin Hayes (401) 789-8177 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. P. O. Box 167, Wood River Junction, R! 02894 Chris Beasley - (800) 556-6985 Turf Enhancement Enterprises 6 Jessica J Dr., Millbury, MA 01527 Floratine products, Precision Small Engine C o , Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts. Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150 Nardone Sand and Gravel, Inc. 37 Power R d , Westford, MA 01886-4112 Topdressing sand & mixes, bunker sands, root-zone mixes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone. Greg Frederick - (978) 692-8221 TurfNet Associates, Inc. fcrth Shore Hytasisdins Turf Partners, Inc. Novartis Specialty Products, inc. 15 Londonderry R d , Londonderry, NH 03053 Turf a ornamental supplies. Chuck Bramhall, Jim Cohen, Geoff Houghton, Rick Howe, Mike Kroian, Scott Mackintosh, Mike Nagle - (800) 228-6656 20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding & erosion control Brian King - (978) 762-8737 394 Monson Tpk. R d , Ware, MA 01082 Banner MAXX, Barricade, Subdue MAXX, Primo Dave Ravel - (413) 967-6745 Partac Peat Corporation Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 Heat treated topdressing, golf hole targets, turf blankets, other specialty golf supplies. Jim Kelsey - (800) 247-2326 21 Brandywine R d , Skillman, NJ 08558 Cutting edge communication for the golf course industry. Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929 Turf Products Corp. 157 Moody R d , Enfield, CT 06082 Distributors of Tora irrigation and maintenance equipment and other golf-related products. Irrigation: Tim Berge, Palmer Whitney Commercial: Ed Fallow, Rick Moulton, Mike Turner-(800) 243-4355 United Horticultural Supply For your irrigation needs; dedicated to sales and service of quality irrigation equipment. (203) 878-0658 P.I.E. Supply Co. 18 Legate Hill R d , Sterling, MA 01564 Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, and IPM. Glenn Larabee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller (800) 224-4440 Proscription Turf Services, Inc. Harney Bros. Sand & Gravel P. 0. Box 39, Middleton, MA 01949 Deep-tine and hydro-injection services, custom fertilizer & pesticide applications, fairway aeration, topdressing operations. Scott McCoy - (978) 777-1663 Bead Sand and Brave!, Ins. 171 VFW Drive, Rockland, MA 02370 Topdressing, root-zone mixes, bunker sand, 3/4 8.3/8 screened loams, cart path materials, mulch, drainage stone. Joe Farina - (800) 660-2955 Sawtelle Brothers 65 Glenn S t , Lawrence, MA 01843 Bob Brown, Larry Bunn, Mike Hannigan, Frank Higgins, John Lenhart (978) 682-9296 SBS Turf Services 65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843 Deep-tine, core, & water-injection aerification, DDL & Verti-Seed overseeding, Irrigation services. Jim Favreau - (800) 999-TURF 79 Hartford Ave, Beliingham, MA 02019 Concrete golf cart paths. Kenneth Mooradian - (800) 441-7373 Waterflowers Ecological Design 116 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864 Environmental audits, planning/design, & permits for all environmental details Terry Bastion - (978) 664-8059 Winfleld Nursery, Inc. 1320 Mountain R d , Suffietd, CT 08109 Wholesaie nursery trees and shrubs. Stan Hildreth Philip Wogan & Georgs F. Sargent, Jr. Golf Course Architects 17 Walker R d , Topsfield, MA 01983 (978) 887-3672 lip Typ® SsrwisB 50 Kent Street, Newbuiypoit, MA 01950 Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties. Sheila Johnson - (978) 462-9358 PageS i.UlLiilii.ìli IÍÜALÍIL •AFIFLBÉMBHMBFLMNHH LiU ÈHM G C S A  announces new long-term business pian continued from page 5 IV. T o be a strategically positioned, 7. Expand media relations programs that c a u s e golf writers and b r o a d c a s t e r s to look t o GCSAA a n d t h e golf c o u r s e s u p e r i n t e n d e n t for i n f o r m a t i o n on c o u r s e conditions a n d m a n a g e ment. 8 . M a r k e t / p r o m o t e / f a c i l i t a t e t h e involvement of GCSAA in t h e G C S A A / R I S E / P L C A A Ambassadors Speakers Program. 9 . D e v e l o p / i m p l e m e n t plan to collect, maintain a n d m a r k e t s u p e r i n t e n d e n t / g o l f c o u r s e d e m o g r a p h i c s and o p e r a t i o n s i n f o r m a t i o n for m e m b e r s / n o n - m e m b e r s a n d all golf c o u r s e s for internal a n d external use. B . C u s t o m i z e t h e delivery of information, w h e r e a p p r o p r i a t e , t o m e e t u s e r n e e d s in t e r m s of content, m e d i u m , timing, etc. 1. Develop and i m p l e m e n t a n individualized t a r g e t m a r k e t i n g p r o g r a m to anticipate information needs. 2 . E x p a n d t h e use of E * p u s h systems t o additional audiences. 3 . Investigate and i m p l e m e n t new technology a n d media as appropriate. 'AúxiLijdkk ILILÁÜIIIÜÁIIIIII iL dynamic and responsive organization. A. Establish a greater strategic c o n n e c t i o n bet w e e n GCSAA, its m e m b e r s , a n d c h a p t e r s . 1. Develop a s h a r e d vision for t h e ideal national/chapter relationship that most effectively p r o m o t e s a n d s u p p o r t s t h e professional s u p e r i n t e n d e n t n o w a n d in t h e f u t u r e . 2. Develop effective p r o g r a m s and services to s t r e n g t h e n t h e ability of c h a p t e r s to serve members. 3 . Organize, i m p l e m e n t a n d e n c o u r a g e v a r i o u s m e t h o d s of inter-chapter networking. 4 . Provide c o m p r e h e n s i v e a s s o c i a t i o n / m e m b e r s h i p information t h r o u g h publications a n d communications. B . Effectively utilize t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n ' s available r e s o u r c e s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s to position t h e organization as a leader in service to its m e m b e r s , t h e industry, a n d o t h e r constituents. 1. Attract, retain, a n d fully utilize a professional, motivated, and service-oriented staff. 2 . Increase a n d conserve financial r e s o u r c e s . 3 . Apply r e s o u r c e s a n d t e c h n o l o g i e s to maxim i z e e f f e c t i v e n e s s a n d e f f i c i e n c y in t h e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d delivery of p r o g r a m s , includi n g a 90% t a r g e t for day-to-day m e m b e r u s e of t h e Internet, by 2 0 0 5 . C. Solicit, utilize, a n d recognize m e m b e r / v o l u n t e e r participation in policy direction a n d p r o g r a m development. 1. Develop o p p o r t u n i t i e s t h a t e n c o u r a g e a n d develop l e a d e r s h i p for t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n ' s fut u r e (e.g., new, young, a n d diverse people). 2 . Investigate a n d i m p l e m e n t o p p o r t u n i t i e s to capitalize o n v o l u n t e e r participation. 3 . Identify ways to assist v o l u n t e e r s in effectively m a n a g i n g t h e i r v o l u n t e e r time commitment. B . Provide significant, m e a n i n g f u l c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o t h e g a m e of golf. 1. Assume a leadership role in player developm e n t in t h e g a m e of golf. 2 . Develop a n d i m p l e m e n t an e n v i r o n m e n t a l awareness and education program that r e a c h e s b e y o n d t h e golf course, p e r h a p s targeting a y o u t h audience. 3 . Develop a n d i m p l e m e n t diversity p r o g r a m s t o e n c o u r a g e minority participation in t h e g a m e of golf a n d t h e golf c o u r s e superintend e n t ' s profession. MM K 0 E - W K 0 VW 'ureMpasN ANUSAY PIREM^M G¿ \ :oj t u r a s i 8SW10 ISUId tg -on liujjsd VW '}J0DAJNQM3¡SJ Œ 0 W á E6E}SOD ' S T I |IB|/V SSBIO ISJY aaxxal flHN ATLJL