LETTER February 2002 of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England, Inc Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship Fund - Awarded yearly to deserving Turf Management Students. Distinguished! Service Award g©es to ¡©ngtim® GCSANE guardians Phil Cassidy & Deck Blake In this new era of pride, courage, valor spirit and patriotism, it's fitting that the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England select the indomitable pair of Phil Cassidy and Dick Blake as recipients of its coveted GCSANE Distinguished Service Award. Indeed, they mirror all the attributes mentioned above. Cassidy and Blake represent two 'ferent time segments in the foundation and development of the association. Cassidy, finally resting on his laurels after bailing out the GCSANE during the World War II years, is in his 90s and actually older than the organization honoring him. Blake, who championed the image of the golf course superintendent in the 1960s and '70s, still has his hand in the pie, so to speak. He's a member of the National's historic committee and still fights for the preservation of the wisdom of former National presidents, a trait that should be tapped by present-day administrators. The venerable Cassidy, in his 96th year, could be called "Mr. GCSANE" because Page Calendar of Events . . . . . . . .2 President's Address . . .3 GCSANE News • 4,5 - - OSHA News Divot Drift . . .5 . . .6 Host Superintendent Profile . . . 8 M^LAjdíLUiidLlMÚLÜ^LU^UiliiÜXiALíjdlLtU^ without his tenacity in keeping the association alive when many superintendents were off doing battle against a far more dangerous enemy than turf disease, the association would have been dead in the water. "I was over the draft age, so I didn't have to go into the trenches," Phil recalled three years ago when the GCSANE was celebrating its 75th birthday. "I did what I could for the war effort when I quit my job at the Needham Golf Club and went to work at Raytheon. There wasn't anyone around to run the group of superintendents we'd put together, so I did all the paperwork necessary to keep things going. I scheduled meetings, put the Newsletter together and sent out the mailings. Someone had to do it." Cassidy, then, was a one-man gang keeping the association's underpinnings intact when the dearth of active superintendents threatened to become the group's wrecking crew. "I guess it's because I loved the profession and the potential it had," Phil explained his determination to make sure the association didn't disappear while most of its members were off to war. "In fact, I wasn't even sure I'd return to golf course maintenance when the war was over. But I wanted something to be there when the guys came back to pick up their lives on the golf course." just as efficient as he had been when minding the fairways and greens at Needham, Phil quickly adapted to his assignment at Raytheon and was offered a lucrative position there when the war ended, "it was very tempting," Cassidy admitted. "It would have paid me far more than what I'd earn at the Weston Golf Club which had made an offer to become its head superintendent. My wife, Viola, said she'd stand behind me whatever I decided. You know the rest. I took the Weston job, the only one I had when I retired 27 years later. All that time I did all I could to make the association into something superintendents could depend on to keep the profession headed in the right direction." That wasn't just smoke Phil was blowing when he talked about his love of the association and his deep-rooted desire to lift the superintendents' profession to the lofty level it deserved. So, he wasn't all show and no go. Rather, he became one of the GCSANE's leaders, serving as association president and even rising to a term on the National board of directors. Touting the professionalism of the golf course superintendent was Cassidy's theme song and Blake turned it into a full-blown continued on page 2 7 always had great admiration for what ! call the first line of people who got the ball rolling for the good of the profession. " Dick Blake Service Award recipient Pagel riülidlijdii.iull.ll.llüiriullriu^ continued from page I J a m e s R. Fitzroy, C G C S 357 W . S q u a n t u m Street, North Quincy, 617-328-1776 Fax 61 7-328-9479 P r e s i d e n t s Golf C o u r s e VICE PRESIDENT Michael J . Hermanson P. O. B o x 145, Gardner, M A 01440 978-632-2713 Fax 978-632-2713 G a r d n e r Municipal Golf C o u r s e SECRETARY R o n a l d P. Dobosz, J r . 1137 Park Street, Stoughton, M A 02072 781 -341 -8564 Fax 781-341-8564, *51 C e d a r Hill Golf C o u r s e TREASURER M i c h a e l V. lacono, C G C S 50 N e w t o n Street, W e s t o n , M A 02493 781 -899-7913 Fax 781-647-0602 Pine B r o o k Country C l u b TRUSTEE Patrick S . Kriksceonaitis 4 L a k e m a n s L a n e , Ipswich, M A 01938 978-526-4600 Fax 978-526-8333 E s s e x County C i u b TRUSTEE Robert O. L a r s o n 13 H y c r e s t R o a d , Charlton, M A 01507 508-892-9110 Fax 508-892-4509 Pine R i d g e Country Club TRUSTEE Russell E. Heller 41 Clifford Street, M e l r o s e , M A 02126 61 7-983-2786 Fax 61 7-983-2786 Franklin P a r k Golf C o u r s e FINANCE CHAIRMAN Arthur Silva, C G C S 35 P e n n a c o o k R o a d , Tewksbury, M A 01876 781 -484-5440 Fax 781-484-6613 B e l m o n t Country Club GOLF CHAIRMAN D a v i d A. C o m e e 65 M a r q u e t t e Street, Gardner, M A 01440 978-297-1223 Fax 978-297-0911 T h e W i n c h e n d o n Club EDUCATION CHAIRMAN Patrick J . Daly, C G C S P. O. B o x 2284, F r a m i n g h a m , M A 01703 508-872-9790 Fax 508-872-5393 F r a m i n g h a m Country Club NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN Kenneth D. Crimmings, Jr. 101 M a p l e L a n e , Northborough, M A 01 532 508-460-8933 Fax 508-460-8943 Marlborough Country Club PAST PRESIDENT Robert Ruszaia 69 G e l i n a s Drive, C h i c o p e e , M A 01020 413-256-8654 Fax 41 3-256-8654 Hickory R i d g e Country Club EXECUTIVE SECRETARY S h a r o n K. Brownell P. O. B o x 566, Mattapoisett, M A 02739 508-758-6474 Fax 508-758-6474 k t t h e O] NEWSLETTER G C S A N E Headquarters 175 Highland A v e n u e , N e e d h a m , M A 02494-3034 Tel.: (781) 453-8668 Fax: (508) 758-6474 W e b Site: w w w . g c s a n e . o r g Newsletter Editor . . . . Contributing Editor Business Manager E-mail Kenneth Crimmings Gerry Finn J u l i e Hestert jeh25@aol.com Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and/or person quoted, and may not represent the position of G C S A N E . Information contained in this publication may be used freely, in whole or in part, without special permission as long as the true context is maintained. W e would appreciate a credit line. symphony selection when his generation poured themselves into the task of making sure the profession received due recognition from all points of the golf world. "I always had great admiration for what I call the first line of people who got the ball rolling for the good of the profession," Blake said from his home in Boynton Beach, Florida. "People like Phil Cassidy, Sam Mitchell, Less Allen, Bill Ashe, and Arthur Cody. Then, of course, the torch passed on to guys like Leon St. Pierre, Bob Grant, and Tony Caranci. Along came Donnie Hearn and he also was a giant contributor. Now, the new generation of kids has the ball in their court. From what I see, they know what to do with it." Hearn's name served to put Dick's remember-when motor into high gear. Hearn, with Blake, remain GCSANE non pariels. They are the only New England association members to serve as national presidents. Typically, each was at the launching pad switch that got important legislation off the ground. Blake, for example, was sitting in the golf course superintendents' White House when the profession's certification program was adopted. "I think it was a good thing when we first implemented the idea of certifying superintendents," Blake stated. 'And it has proven itself over the long haul. It has been one of the inspirations for superintendents gaining recognition not only from within the business but outside it. Golfers and others now know that we're an integral part of the golf operational system. But i think the particulars of our certification program should be reviewed every now and then. If there are appropriate changes to be made, then let's make them." Blake, who's been battling physical problems of late, still gets a chuckle when recalling the circumstances of his election to the National presidency in 1971. That fear stands as a landmark accomplishment, since Dick is the only successful presidential candidate to be nominated from the floor. "First of all, I have to say I never would have been elected if the guys from New England didn't want me there," Dick leveled. "It was simple. They didn't like what the nominating committee came up with, so they did something about it. It was weird. Something like that never had happened before." St. Pierre, a relentless dynamo when it comes to getting things done, was Blake's^, self-appointed campaign manager. "Leon did it all, just like they do at the party conventions," Dick told. "He had goodlooking girls holding 'Elect Dick Blake' signs, he got some of our guys to put a buzz through the crowd, and wrapped it all into a neat package. But, again, if I didn't continued on page 8 CALENDAR . . . Feb. 27 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Framingham C . C . F r a m i n g h a m , Mass. Supt. - Pat Daly, C G C S March 2 M G A Spring Conference Westin Hotel B o s t o n , Mass. M a r c h 5-7 N e w England Regional T u r f g r a s s C o n f e r e n c e Si S h o w P r o v i d e n c e , R.l. www. turfshow. com M a r c h 21 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Jointly w i t h U S G A Seminar T h e international G . C . B o f t o n , Mass. Supts. - B r e t t J o h n s o n , C G C S & J i m Whitley, C G C S Aprii 22 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting J u n i p e r Hill G . C . N o r t h b o r o , Mass. Supt. - T o m A c k i e y , C G C S May 6 S c h o l a r s h i p -3: B e n e v o l e n c e Tournament Belmont C.C. B e l m o n t , Mass. S u p t . - A r t h u r Silva, C G C S J u n e IO G C S A N E Monthly Meeting joint Meeting with C a p e Cod Indian P o n d G . C . Kingston, M a s s . Supt. - T o m H a r r i n g t o n July G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Joint M e e t i n g w i t h R h o d e Island Kirkbrae C . C . L i n c o l n , R.I. S u p t . - M a r k Richard, C G C S August G C S A N E Monthly Meeting individual Championship TBA S e p t . 23 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting S u p t . / Q u b Official T o u r n a m e n t Wellesley C.C. W e l l e s l e y , Mass. Supt. - D a v i d B a r b e r , C G C S Oct. 7 G C S A N E Monthly Team-of-Two Meeting Championship T h e Ranch G . C . S o u t h w i c k , Mass. Supt. - M i k e Stachowicz fFollowing election of ^CSâil officers, president ^im Fitersy addresses membership (The following is the complete text of the speech given by GCSANE president Jim Fitzroy following the elections at the Annual Meeting.) I would like to thank all of the members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England for their support in the years I have been a board member. It has been a privilege to serve on the board and I'm honored to accept the position of president. And this year, we need to give a special thanks to the nomination committee. It's a very difficult job on years when there is a change in the presidency and this year's committee worked very hard at finding good candidates for the board and advancing existing board members through the offices. A number of years ago a vendor, who has called on me for longer than we'd ath like to admit, commented on how it was good to have one of the "older" superintendents serve on the Board. Initially, I was somewhat indignant, but as The excellent media coverage our members received in their efforts to overcome the devastating effects of the winter damage last year was a demonstrative example of our acceptance ~ throughout the whole goif world. MUaL.IMU I gave it some thought I realized I do enjoy a perspective as to where the association has been and where we are now. And, hopefully I have a vision as to where we should head in the future. GCSANE NEWS When I joined GCSANE in the early 1970s, I was impressed by how the association was steeped in tradition. We are one of the oldest chapters in the country and it seemed like many of the members were giants in the golf course management industry. People like Dick Blake, Tony Caranci, Bob Grant, and the Mitchell family were legends to this young superintendent. But there was little interest in our profession outside of our own fraternity of golf course superintendents. By contrast, in 2002, the GCSANE is recognized as one of the leading professional associations in golf. We are represented on the board of the Massachusetts Golf Association, AMGO, and the Ouimet Fund. For the past decade, the GCSANE has had a presence in golfrelated functions such as retirements, award dinners, and the Ouimet Golf Marathon. But more importantly, we are perceived as a progressive organization whose members are responsible for the success of the golf operations at our facilities. And our members are recognized as leaders and professionals in golf course management. The excellent media coverage our members received in their efforts to overcome the devastating effects of the winter damage last year was a demonstrative example of our acceptance throughout the whole golf world. And, in the 1950s or 1960s, could the members of this organization imagine the superintendent being the subject of the main article in the Massachusetts Golfer, as we were this fall? Or having a superintendent featured on the cover, as was board member Art Silva and Bruce Packard of the Stockbridge Golf Club? But we face continuing challenges as an association. The Golf Course Superin- tendents Association of America has instituted a Professional Development initiative. How are we as a local chapter going to structure our activities to meet the needs of our members regarding this initiative? How can we encourage better meeting attendance? How can and should these meeting be structured? Can we be a resource for facilities looking for a golf course superintendent? The strength of any organization is its members. I challenge each and every one of you to become an active member. To make the extra effort to attend a meeting that is a little out of the way, volunteer for a committee, or write something for our Newsletter. Finally, I wish you all a great and successful 2002 season. Sincerely, Jim Fitzroy, CGCS President, G C S A N E The strength of any organization is its members. I challenge each and every one of you to become an active member: To make the extra effort to attend a meeting, thai is a little out of the way, volunteer for a committee, write for our or something Newsletter. Page 5 i il i l . l i ^ ^ y j i ^ ilijüiliiiliiül, IUIALIMÌHIUÌALimìiìmùaLuuim Mark y©ur calendarforScholarshipft®eiie¥©leri]ce Tournament, says GCSANE president Jim Fitzroy On behalf of the GCSANE Board of Directors, I want to thank all those in attendance at our annual meeting. It certainly was one of the largest meetings in recent history. And thanks to everyone who voiced their opinions about the issues that are facing our association. Be assured the board will take into consideration all of the comments from the meeting. In that vein, our February meeting will feature a panel discussion with Russ Heller, Patrick Daly, and Robert DiRico sharing their irrigation installation experiences. And of course a special thanks to Ed Gianni and the entire staff at Ridder Farm Golf Club for accommodating our group. Please be reminded of the importance of calling in your reservations. The staff at Ridder was able to accommodate the late comers but that may not always be the case. And I'd be remiss in not thanking Kevin Osgood for his service to the GCSANE. Not only did he serve on the board for over 10 years and admirably serve as president; he remained an active and contributing member of the board as past president. Kevin was also instrumental in representing our association in the formative stages of AMGO and served as our representative for that group for the last two years. Everyone should be marking their calendar for May 6, 2002. Our annual Scholarship &. Benevolence tournament is to be held that day at the Belmont Country Club. Belmont is one of the fine private clubs represented in our association Not only do we issue annual scholarships to children or grandchildren of members, but also we have been able to help a number of families when a need has occurred. and Superintendent Arthur Silva always has the golf course in immaculate condition. While the GCSANE has a long history of granting scholarships for turf students under the Troll/Dickenson Fund; this FROM THE PRESIDENT tournament raises money for our own families. Not only do we issue annual scholarships to the children or grandchildren of our members, but also we have been able to help a number of families when a need has occurred. It is important to note that these funds are available to all members of the association; superintendents, assistants, affiliates, friends and retired members. This is a great day of golf and camaraderie and we are helping our own membership with the funds raised. The February meeting we will be voting on the proposed bylaw changes. The first will be a vote on membership classes. The proposed changes will align our bylaws with that of the GCSAA. The second change will allow the board of directors to establish the number of meetings held each year. Under the existing bylaws, we are obligated to hold twelve meetings per year. This change wili allow the board the latitude to establish what they feel is an appropriate number of meetings. Finally, to all those going to the GCSAA Conference & Show in Orlando, and other vacation destinations, have safe trips. And on behalf of the board, I hope everyone has a great 2002 season. Sincerely, Jim Fitzroy President, GCSANE For the record: Km Crimmings tell how he wound up in editor's chair From t h e Editor: It was a cold November day, a day only a die-hard golfer and a dedicated member of GCSANE would even think about playing golf. We were west of the Connecticut River in a town where many spent their college years. Although some of those days have been forgotten, this one i will remember for a long time. We were at Amherst Golf Club for our annual 9-hole meeting when more than one member of the GCSANE Board of Directors approached me about getting on the Board. When the first gentlemen mentioned the idea I didn't think much of it. Later, another board member approached me; this is when I started to suspect something was up. So I asked, what would I be doing? They said I would be Newsletter editor. I laughed. We proceeded to the golf course where I mentioned it to my assistant superintendent. He laughed. After golf they told me they would call me the next day; I laughed. I went home i,ljiiiiiiJiliiL,ljiiii.iiJiliiii,ijiiiiiiiJi.l.. c-s that night and told my wife the story. She laughed. The next day as promised Mike Hermanson called me, and for the first time I seriously considered the position. The rest, as they say is history. FROM THE EDITOR Now, two months later I am writing my first article for the February Newsletter. I have never done anything like this before, and I enter this with more than a little apprehension. Nevertheless, I have made a commitment and promise to all the members of this association to try to publish timely, meaningful, useful, and truthful articles and stories of interest. If anyone has any ideas, information, happenings, notices, pictures, etc. please contact myself or Julie Heston at anytime during the season. Thank you, and see you at the next meeting. Sincerely, Ken Csisnniings, Jr. Golf Course S u p e r i n t e n d e n t Marlborough Country Club ,lliibiihii.i,liii, WÄTERFLÖWE1S The Art & Science of Ecological Design 5 6 I S L A N D STREET, L A W R E N C E , M A 0 1 8 4 0 8 978-557-0137 Dear Superintendent, Lets face it these days we need to work not just harder but a whole lot smarter than we used to! Environmental problems and regulations cam be tfiae bane ©f the superintendents existence, delaying and making important projects more expensive than they need to be. Trying to work with crew, greens communities, environmentalist, worried neighbors and regulators requires great communication and a plan! Find ©it what the best golfclubs and superintendents know! The Essex County Club, Brae Bum, Weston, and the Charles River Country Club are only a few of the quality courses who have benefited from working smarter with Waterflowers. This is what we do, we design and permit pond restoration, drainage and feature construction and master planning. Our first step is the Environments! audit. The EPA award winning site evaluation. Two reports are delivered, a written document that covers the whole course and a verbal that goes into detail and covers sensitive issues for the superintendent only. Good planning requires good information. We then design and permit the Watershed Management Plan« This permit covers construction projects, pond and stream maintenance, tree removal and drainage on an on going basis so over the years work is done legally and with good planning and communication. We also design and permit larger projects. So call me and let me know what your needs are. I am looking for the very best to work with if that is your attitude lets work together. Terry Bastian J PageS r GCSANE Annual Meeting January 14, 2002 Ridder Farm Golf & Country Club, Whitman, Mass* New president Jim Fitzroy addresses GCSANE members at the Annual Meeting. Dan Higgins, C G C S , right, accepts a plaque for his service on the GCSANE board of directors. Immediate past president Bob Ruszala, right, accepts a plaque from incoming president Jim Fitzroy. -OSHA Form 300, introduced on January l9 2002, revises standard for reporting injuries & illnesses After several months of administrative delays and bureaucratic roadblocks the new revised standard on Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300, was formally introduced on January 1, 2002. Form 300, along with the new Form 300A, has been in development for the past three years. These two new forms collectively replace the OSHA 200 Log. In addition to these two new forms, there is another new form, Form 301. Form 301 replaces Form 101 (Supplementary Record of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses). OSHA introduced the new forms with the goal of collecting more useful information, simplifying the record-keeping system for employers, and improving employee awareness of occupational injuries and illnesses. The new forms will also hopefully allow for increased use of computers d telecommunications technology in uie reporting process. The new forms themselves are just one of the many changes in the standard iiiiiiailj.tjtiliuljliii rtn Rûmfrlinin •înrl Reporting Rûr»Arf-inn Occupational imFÏ/-,nil on Recording and Injuries and Illnesses (29 CFR, Part 1904). While certainly the new forms are the most visible of the changes, the most significant changes involve the recording criteria and the posting of the annual summary. OHSA NEWS Changes in the recording criteria include modifications in: (I) When and what injuries and illnesses must be recorded; (2) Definitions of medical treatment, first aid, light duty, & restricted-work cases; (3) Definitions of what employees are covered, exempted, or partially exempted; (4) Criteria for illnesses versus for injuries; and (5) Determining work relationship. Changes in the posting requirements include: ( I ) Day counts - days away or days of restricted work; (2) Employee involvement particularly as it relates to privacy and access to records; and (3) Pm/ia\if Review, /-QH-ifirif-i/^n certification, in/-! and nnrfirin posting of the annual summary For most of you the posting changes will have the most immediate impact in your workplace. Consequently, they are worth reviewing in more detail. The dates associated with the posting of the annual summary have been extended. The old dates used to be February I to March I. The new dates are February I to May I. Previously, the annual summary form did not require certification by a company executive. Now the form must be certified and signed by an officer of the corporation or a company executive. "Space" constraints do not allow me to go into details regarding the other changes fisted above. For a complete review of the revised standard please visit OSHA's website at www. osha. gov. If you have any questions regarding the use of the form please feel free to contact me at 877-848-5978 or at ronsmith@sportsclubmanagement. com. Smith Sports Club Management r Page 5 ïiMâUkÀàUàU Jul ini' Aitili ill lii it li i Léü¡ iULMMALIAILIUL LhdiiiiiJli.ifliliili.Uii.il li lull! i f iVlMtlltllWi Cassidy & UBak© a clear choice for (SCSÄNE Service Award continued from page 2 have the support of all our New England people, I wouldn't have made it." Even though he may walk instead of run on certain occasions these days, Blake is still as enthusiastic and energized over issues, whether they are associated with the superintendents' profession or the community. Presently, he's on the board of directors at his condominium complex at Cypress Creek Country Club and chairman of its landscape committee. "It keeps my mind busy," he remarked. "That and I do a lot of reading. I've always been a hands-on guy. I can't sit still. It's not my nature." In fact, Dick even strays north when he sweeps his telescope in search of something he feels is amiss. "I really think you guys (New England) should do something about writing a piece about the turf conference held every spring," he offered. "There's a lot of history there, a lot of hard work that for the most part has gone unrecognized. I know the modern-day conference is a huge success, getting bigger and better all the time. But there had to be a beginning and an in-between time when certain people kept it going. I'd like to see something written about that." So, Dick Blake and Phil Cassidy, as well, take pride in their chosen profession and the organization that has experienced an appreciable lift in stature. They also are humbled by selection for an honor signifying their part in solidifying that same stature. They'll always be golf course superintendents at heart. They'd have it no other way. GERRY FINN DIVOT DRIFT. »»announcements^educatiosiaS seminars...job opportunities .».tournament results...and miscellaneous items of interest to the membership. INFORMATION Thanks to Ed Gianni and his staff for hosting this year's Annual Meeting. Congratulations to Donald D'Errico on his recent move to Pleasant Valley Country Club. B e sure to mark your eaiendar for the February 27 meeting at Framingham C . C . Panel discussion: Irrigation installation. Speakers: Robert DiRico, CGCS; Patrick Daly, CGCS; and Russell Heller. EMPLOYMENT Turf Specialists. This is a unique opportunity to develop communication skills and to experience the challenges or managing turf under a variety of conditions with varying degrees of disease and insect pressure. Responsibilities include working one on one with clients to develop and implement programs to maintain turf on residential properties; diagnosing and treating insect and disease problems; communicating with clients; scheduling work; and making additional recommendations for turf programs. Training available for commercial driver's license, professional designation, and the development of skills for year-round employment. Full professional benefits package. Send resume to: Hartney Greymount, Inc., 433 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492, Attn. Ted Wales; or e-mail Ted@hartney.com. First Assistant Superintendent, Pleasant Valley Country Club Sutton, Mass. Pleasant Valley is an 18-hole private country club, which has hosted 47 PGA/LPGA events since 1961, the 2001 NEPGA Section Championship, and will host the 2004 Massachusetts Open. Seeking a motivated individual to assist the superintendent in all phases of golf course maintenance operations, including staff scheduling/daily operation management, scouting, monitoring, record keeping, and employee training. Applicant must have a certificate or better in turfgrass management or related field, and be employed as an assistant or second assistant or position of authority for at least two years. A working knowledge of golf course maintenance, the ability to lead and communicate well with a team of employees, and the desire to excel in the profession is imperative. Additional qualifications include: possession or ability to obtain a Category 37 Mass. pesticide applicators license, experience with plant protectorant and fertilizer applications, irrigation system operation/maintenance, and a thorough understanding of the game of golf and the rules associated with it. Knowledge of Toro Net 8000/Site-Pro helpful. A competitive salary and benefit package is available; commensurate with experience. Deadline: February 15, 2002. Send resume to: Donald D'Errico, Superintendent, Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby R o a d , S u t t o n , M A 01590; or email t o : dpml@ncounty. net. Shop Mechanic. Full-time year-round employment for a person with strong mechanical skills for small engines (2 and 4 cycle and larger equipment). Benefits include: health insurance. 401k plan, and employee stock ownership. Up-to-date equipment. Safety focused. Team spirit. Drugfree work place. For more information contact: james McGuire. Hartney Greymont Inc., 433 Chestnut Street, Needham MA 02492; Phone (781) 444-1227; Fax (781) 455-6698 Superintendent, G r e e n Hill Golf Course, Worcester, Mass. Green Hill Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal golf course located two miles from downtown Worcester. Bent/Poa greens, Poa/Rye tees and fairways. Report to management company representative. Fully automated Toro irrigation system. Applicant should possess a two or four-year degree in turf management. Should have two or more years experience as a supervisor at a golf course. Must be business oriented. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401 (k) plan, G C S A A dues, conference/seminar expenses, and paid vacation. Deadline: Open until filled. Send resume to: Arello Golf Management, Attn. Michael Hightower, P.O. Box 7526, 560 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605; or e-mail: Mrmhightower@hotmail.com. Superintendent, Hopedale Country Club. Hopedale Country Club is a semi-private, nineHole 1953 C o r n i s h - d e s i g n e d golf club conveniently located five miles west of 1-495 in Hopedale, Mass. A new clubhouse will be constructed in 2002. A new maintenance facility, LTC irrigation controllers, and a Toro equipment lease are recent upgrades to the club. Applicant must have a certificate or better in turfgrass management or related field, and employed as a superintendent or assistant superintendent for at least two years. Other qualifications include a working knowledge of all phases of golf course maintenance, irrigation systems, and equipment maintenance practices; proven ability to create and manage an annual financial budget within the guidelines set forth by the club; ability to lead and communicate well with employees, committees, and members of the club; the possession of or ability to obtain a Category 37 pesticide applicator's license; and a thorough understanding of the game of golf and the rules associated with it. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include vacation, health insurance, life insurance/pension plan, vehicle allowance, and certain paid expenses for local/national associations, dues, and conferences. Deadline: Open until filled. Send resume to: Chris Davis, Greens Committee Chair, 6 Moore Road, Hopedale, MA 01747; or e-mail: cdavis@davisgolf.com. _ iiLliiuLiliiUiiiLliiiliiiliUiiiiJ l U l I k L i U U i i U i i r t L i i i U l i i i l i i r t i i l ^ Page 4 Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. DGM Systems 1357 Main St., Coventry, Rl 02B16-8435 Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer brush, & used equipment. Mike Comicelli - (401) 826-2584 15 Pinehaven Dr., Wyoming, Rl 02898 Distributor of Reelcraft products & inventor of the Direct Underground Maintenance Syringing System. (401) 539-7737 A.A. Will Materials Carp. Dow/Elanco 168 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748 Top dressing & bunker sand, decorative stone, landscape materials. Charlie Downing, Mike Read (800) 4-AA-WILL Allen's Seed Store Inc. 693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822 Specializing in quality seed and related golf course maintenance supplies. Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898 The Andersons Technologies, Inc. 26 Waite Ave., S. Hadley, MA 01075 Manufacturer of fertilizer & control products. Rick F o m i - (413) 534-8896 Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC 76 S. New Boston Rd., Francestown, NH 02043 Golf course design & renovation. (603)547-3132 ftveniis Environmental Science 311 Carriage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037 Acclaim Extra, Banol, Chipco, DeltaGard, Finale, ProGrass, ProStar, Proxy, Sevin, Turcam. David Sylvester - (860) 828-8905 Bay State Fedilizer/MWRA 100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129 Manufacturer & supplier of dry organic fertilizers. Kristen Patneaude - (617) 788-4437 Bayer Corporation 118 Ellery Ave., Middletown, Rl 02842 Bayleton, Merit, Dylox, Tempo. Jim Santoro - (800) 842-8020 The Borden Company 114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754 Bulk limestone dealer. J a c k Borden - (978) 897-2571 Boston Irrigation Supply Company 60 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026 Distributor, irrigation supplies & accessories. Andy Langlois, J . Anderson III, Ron Milenski (800) 225-8006 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Rd., P.O. Box 520, Unionville, CT 06085 Golf course and landscape supplies. John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256 Casey & Dupuis Equipment Corp. 340 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 Construction/earthmoving equipment sales & rentals; all sizes of job equipment available. Paul C a s e y - ( 6 1 7 ) 924-7575 Cavicchio Landscape Supply, Inc. 110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776 Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground covers, loam, and muich. Darren Y o u n g - ( 9 7 8 ) 443-7177 Cedar Lawn Tree Service, Inc. 32 Nickerson Rd., Ashland, MA 01721 Pruning, fertilization, removal, & professional care. William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622 Clean Quest P. O. Box 1102, Southbury, CT 06488 Distributors of the Landa Water system for treating wash water, Safety Storage chemical buildings, and Octaflex portable wash pads. Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585 Cornish, Silva, 4 Mungeum, Inc. 207 N. Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Golf course architects. (508) 278-3407 Country Club Enterprises i P. 0 . Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Dave Farina, Darin Eddy, Darren Orr (800) 662-2585 Country Golf, Inc. 4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684 Golt course construction & reconstruction; specialists in Donald R o s s courses. Jerry D e e m e r - ( 6 1 6 ) 947-5751 AXÛxLÏMÎiiMÛuLijdiiMKiMil 560 Ashwood Rd., Springfield, NJ 07081 Bob S c o t t - ( 9 0 8 ) 510-5549 Michael Drake Construction, Inc. 240 Walnut St., Framingham, MA 01702 Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper. Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247 EZGO/Textrsn 30 Peace Pipe Terrace, Smithfleld, Rl 02917 (401) 419-7409 F A Bartlett Tree Expert Co. Lesco Inc 20005 Lake Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116 RonTumiski, Mike Donohue - (800) 321-5325 Lofts Seed, Inc. 22 Lantern Lane, Exeter, Ri 02822 Victoria Wallace - (800) 648-7333 D.L. Maher Co. 71 Concord S t , P. 0. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864 Water supply specialists; water wells & pumping equipment. (781)933-3210 McNulty Construction Corp. P. 0 . Box 3218, Framingham, MA 01705 Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, parking areas; imprinted asphalt. John McNulty-(508) 879-8875 Miller Golf Construction 640 Hale St., Beverly Farms, MA 01915 Complete tree care, landscape design & construction, disease control, long-range planning. Ben Staples - (978) 927-1590 1 Leicester Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945 Golf course construction & renovation. Jonathon Miller-(781) 631-2030 Sold Star Nursery & Sod Farm S.V. Moffett Co., Inc. 250 West Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224-2127 Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals. Malcolm McPhail Lexington, MA - (781) 861-1111 Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717 Golf Cart Services, Inc. 275 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301 Club Car golf, turf, transportation, & utility cars. J a m e s Bernier - (800) 287-0955 GPS New England Mapping 39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025 Precise irrigation & drainage as-builts; wire tracking & electrical repairs. Greg A l b a n e s e - ( 7 8 1 ) 789-1166 Greeno, Inc. 2352 Main St., Concord, MA 01742 Tree transplanting, landscape construction, & masonry. Kevin Mulcahy - (800) 439-7244 Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. P. O. Box 9169, Wethersfleld, CT 06109 Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski, Robin Hayes (800) 326-HART Harfney Greymont 433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492 Tree care, landscape construction, consulting. MarkTobin- (781) 444-1227 Holliston Sand Co., Inc. P. O. Box 1168, Tifft Rd., Slatersville, Rl 02876 USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes, bunker & topdressing, agresoil, compost, stonedust, & pea-stone. Bob Chalifour, C G C S (ret.) - (401) 766-5010 International Golf Construction Co. 5 Purcell Rd., Arlington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonlos Paganis - (781) 648-2351; (508) 428-3022 Irrigation Management & Services 21 Lakevlew Ave., Natick, MA 01760 Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation. Bob Healey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625 Ken Jones Tire, Inc. 71 -73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613 Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks, cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars. Gerry J o n e s - ( 5 0 8 ) 755-5255 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 & Irrigation 11 Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483 Marc U t e r a - ( 7 8 1 ) 647-3361 Laara's Gotf Course Suppfes & Accessories dba Hammond Paint and Chemical Co., Inc. 738 Main St., Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154 Complete line of goif course accessories; Standard, Par Aide, Eagle One. Joe L a z a r o - ( 7 8 1 ) 647-3361 zii.kii.uliiilljiulritjiial.i^ 33 Thruway Parti Dr., W. Henrietta, NY 14586 Commercial turf 8. irrigation equipment. Bill Stinson- (716) 334-0100 ASSOCIATION Sodco Inc. P. O. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877 Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye, Bluegrass/Fescue/ Rye, Bentgrass. Matt Faherty, Pat Hogan - (800) 341-6900 Sports Club Management 104 Wyman Rd., Braintree, MA 02184 OSHA and EPA compliance services & training. Ron S m i t h - ( 7 8 1 ) 848-5978 Stumps Are Us 5 Timberwood Rd., # 1 0 8 , Goffstown, NH 03045 Professional stump chipping service. Richard Plantier - (603) 624-0347 Dahn Tifefeett Professional Golf Services dba Weed & Feed, Inc. 20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050 Specialists In golf course construction, bunker restoration, & Irrigation installation. (781) 837-3503 Tee and Green Sod, Inc. P. 0 . Box 418, Exeter, Rl 02822 Bentgrass, Bluegrass, & Blue/Fescue sod. Dave W a l l a c e - ( 4 0 1 ) 789-8177 Tom Irwin Inc. 22 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, MA 02576 Larry Anshewitz, Jack Cronin, Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero - (508) 295-1553 11 A St., Burlington, MA 01803 Turf management products. J a c k Petersen, Wayne Ripley, Paul Skafas, Chris Petersen, Greg Misodoulakis, Erick Koskinen (800) 582-5959 Eiardone Sand arid Gravel, Inc. Tuekahoe Tort Farms, Inc. R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc. 37 Power Rd., Westford, MA 01886 Topdressing sand & mixes, bunker sands, root-zone mixes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone. Greg Frederick - (978) 692-8221 P. 0 . Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Chris Beasley - (800) 556-6985 TurfLlnks, Inc. 20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding, erosion control, & tree services. Brian King - (978) 762-8737 16 Kane Industrial Dr., Hudson, MA 01749 Distributor of quality fertilzer, grass seed, 6 control products for the golf course industry. Kevin Lyons, Scott Mackintosh, Jim Cohen (866) 567-9221 Novartis Specialty Products, Inc. Turf Enhancement Enterprises North Shore Hydroseeding 394 Monson Tpk. Rd., Ware, MA 01082 Banner MAXX, Barricade, Subdue MAXX, Primo. Partac Peat Corporation Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 Heat treated topdressing, golf hole targets, turf blankets, other specialty golf supplies. J i m K e l s e y - ( 8 0 0 ) 247-2326 Prescription Turf Services, Ins. P. 0 . Box 39, Middleton, MA 01949 Deep-tine and hydro-injection services, custom fertilizer & pesticide applications, fairway aeration, topdressing operations. (978) 777-1663 Putnam Pipe Corp. 90 Elm St., Hopkinton, MA 01748 Underground water, sewer, & drain piping sales. St distribution. 24-hour service. Elliot Putnam, David Putnam, Eli Potty - (508) 435-3090 R A D . Corp. 269 Hanover St., Hanover, MA 02339 Golf course construction, greens, tees, bunkers, drainage, earth-moving, ponds, & water features. Robert M. Delmonico - (781) 826-2800 Read Custom Soils 171 VFW Drive, Rockland, MA 02370 Topdressing, root-zone mixes, bunker sand, 3/8 screened loam, cart path materials, mulch, drainage stone. (888) 475-5526 Sawielle Brothers 65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843 Bob Brown, Larry Bunn, Mike Hannigan, Frank Higgins, John Lenhart - (978) 682-9296 SBI Turf Services 65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843 Deep-tine, core, & water-Injection aerification, DOL & Vertl-Seed overseedlng, irrigation services. Jim Favreau - (800) 999-TURF Shawnmark Industries, Inc. P. 0 . Box 8966, Warwick, Rl 02999 Matt H o w i a n d - ( 4 0 1 ) 295-1673 Simplot Partners, Inc. 15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053 Turf & ornamental supplies. Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle, Jim Wierzbicki - (800) 228-6656 6 J e s s i c a J Dr., Millbury, MA 01527 Floratine products, Precision Small Engine Co., Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts. Tom F o x - ( 5 0 8 ) 865-9150 TurfNet Associates, Ins. 21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558 Cutting edge communication for the golf course industry. Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929 Turf Products Corp. 157 Moody Rd., Enfield, CT 06082 Distributors of Toro irrigation & maintenance equipment and other golf-related products. Tim Berge, Mark Daly, Paul Hallock, Rick Moulton, Mike Turner - (800) 243-4355 United Horticultural Supply 18 Legate Hill Rd., Sterling, MA 01564 Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, 8. IPM. Glenn Larabee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller (800) 224-4440 barney Bros. Sand & Grave! 79 Hartford Ave., Belllngham, MA 02019 Concrete golf cart paths. Kenneth Mooradlan - (800) 441-7373 Waterilowers Ecological Design 116 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864 Environmental audits, planning/design, & permits for all environmental details. Terry Bastion - (978) 664-8059 Winfieid Nursery, Inc. 1700 Mountain Rd., W. Suffield, CT 06093 Wholesale nursery trees and shrubs. Stan Hildreth Philip Wugan & George F. Sargent, Jr. 17 Walker Rd., Topsfield, MA 01983 Golf course architects. (978) 887-3672 Zip Type Printing Services, Inc. 50 Kent Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties. Sheila Johnson - (978) 462-9358 5 Page 5 i.ijali.iuiiiiii.liiiii.iiij Meet host superimtendfefit [Patrick Paly, CSCSf Framingham C. The February meeting for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England finds us at Framingham Country Club, where Patrick Daly, CGCS, will be our host for the day. Framingham C.C. was designed and built in 1902 by Orrin Smith, and in I960, William Mitchell designed and added the back nine holes. It is a private, 18-hole, par-72 course, which includes 20 acres of fairway, an average green size of 4800 sq. ft., and an average tee area of 5000 sq. ft. The greens are bent/poa with tees of beni/poa/rye. There is a stream that runs through the course that makes some of sswio isau the holes a bit more challenging. Pat is currently overseeing the installation of a new Tbro irrigation system, which is to be completed this year. HOST PROFILE Pat has been the superintendent at Framingham C.C. since 2000. He recently became a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) as designated by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Pat's education includes receiving a bachelor of science degree in urban horticulture and turfgrass management from the University of Rhode Island in 1992. He spent his summers during school as part of the grounds staff at Newport Country Club. He started his career as an assistant superintendent at Rockrimmon Country Club in Fairfield County, Conn. In S 996, he was the assistant at Pine Brook Country Club under the guidance of Mike lacono, CGCS. He then became superintendent at the Milton-Hoosic Club and stayed there until his current position at Framingham C.C. Pat has been an active member of GCSANE and is currently serving as Education Chairman. He is also a member of the Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents Association. When he is not working on the golf course, Pat enjoys a good game of golf. He also enjoys spending time with his wife Judy and his two daughters, Emma and Caroline. >E0£-ft6kZ0 VN 'ujeqpaajsj snusAy puE|q§|(-| ç/1 :oj uunjay 19 -ON }|UJJSd v!a! 'fjodájnqmsn