August  2014! !"#$"%&'%()*+",&&!*-./"+&0/%*12/2&& 0./34&04&5/%6&7""8&0(#9/2:& ! Mike  Carignan  started  out  like  many  of  us  in  the  golf   business  but  where  he  ended  up  was  different  than  some.     Mike  is  a  sales  representative  for  The  Chas.  C.  Hart  Seed   Company.    He  started  there  when  longtime  employee  Roy   Sibley  announced  his  retirement  in  February  of  2013.    “I  rode   with  Roy  for  a  few  weeks”  Mike  said.    “He  talked  to  me  about   sales  and  a  lot  about  the  local  folk  lore  of  certain  areas.”! ! Mike  was  born  and  raised  in  nearby  Manchester,  New   Hampshire.    He  went  to  Goffstown  High  School  even  though   he  lived  in  Manchester.    “It  just  worked  out  that  I  was  closer   to  Goffstown  High  than  Manchester.    If  I  lived  at  the  bottom   of  the  hill,  I  would  have  gone  to  Manchester.”    Mike  played   baseball  and  basketball  in  High  School  and  even  carried  his   competitive  baseball  days  into  college.! ! Mike  went  to  college  at  Colby"Sawyer  in  New  London,   New  Hampshire.    He  received  a  Bachelor’s  degree  in  Sports   Management.    When  I  asked  Mike  how  he  got  started  in  golf   he  said,  “I  wanted  to  be  able  to  play  golf  for  free!”    Not  to   mention  it  tied  into  his  Sports  Management  degree.    ! ! His  first  job  was  at  Stonebridge  Country  Club  in   Goffstown  working  for  Allen  Holen.    Mike  was  quick  to  credit   Allen  for  getting  him  pointed  in  the  right  direction  in  the  golf   business.    “Allen  laid  it  all  out  for  me.    He  told  me  it  was  a   tough  road  and  that  I  should  look  into  working  at  top  clubs.”     Allen  was  also  responsible  for  pointing  Mike  towards  the   UMass  Winter  School.    Stonebridge  is  where  Mike  did  his   internship.    Mike  worked  at  Stonebridge  for  two  summer  sea-­ sons  before  moving  on  to  The  Country  Club  in  Brookline,   Ma.    While  working  at  Brookline  for  approximately  three   years  Mike  was  a  crew  member,  then  an  assistant  mechanic   and  then  a  spray  technician.      When  the  Assistant  Superin-­ tendent  position   opened  up  at  Shelter   Harbor  Mike  applied   and  got  the  job.      ! ! Mike  worked  at   Shelter  for  approxi-­ mately  four  and  a  half   years  but  still  he  won-­ dered  if  there  was  more   to  it  than  working  week-­ ends,  holidays  and   such  long  hours.    With   a  wife  and  young  child  at   home,  Mike  made  the  switch  to   sales  to  have  more  family  time.     That  was  when  he  started   working  for  Hart’s  Seed.    Mike   told  me  his  biggest  challenge   was  “making  my  own  schedule   and  staying  on  point.”    He  also   said  that  while  he  tries  to   schedule  a  full  day  of  appoint-­ ments  “sometimes  people  are   Mike  Carignan! busy  and  they  don’t  get  back  to   you  when  you  call.”    He  told  me  that  he  likes  visiting  all  of  the   different  facilities  and  seeing  what  different  people  are  doing   to  get  desired  results.    “My  job  is  exciting  because  I  get  to   see  different  facilities,  built  in  different  eras,  built  by  different   architects”  said  Mike.    ! ! Thirty  one  year  old  Mike  currently  lives  in  Ashaway,   Rhode  Island  with  his  wife  Dayna,  two  and  a  half  year  old   daughter  Anabelle  and  6  month  old  son  Mac  (Michael  Ar-­ mand  Carignan  II).      Mike  and  family  like  to  escape  to  the   White  Mountains  to  see  family  when  they  can.    Mike  even   said  that  he  and  his  wife  have  visited  Europe  and  would  like   to  get  back  there  someday.    Hiking  and  “anything  outdoors”   are  things  he  likes  to  do  while  he  is  away.    “Even  woodwork-­ ing  on  a  minimal  basis”  Mike  added.    Mike  even  completed   the  Masters  of  Professional  Studies  in  Turfgrass  Manage-­ ment  from  Penn  State  recently.! ! Mike  told  me  that  if  he  didn’t  get  into  the  green  industry   he  may  have  been  an  engineer.    “Mechanical  Engineering   always  peaked  my  interest.”    He  also  said  that  if  he  won  the   lottery  he  would  buy  a  piece  of  land  and  do  some  farming.     “You  know,  grow  your  own  food  and  work  the  land.”    Mike   already  grows  his  own  hops  and  brews  his  own  beer.    He   told  me  as  he  has  gained  experience  with  brewing  he  has   tried  different  ingredients  and  different  amounts  of  them.! ! In  closing,  Mike  said  he  wanted  to  thank  his  Parents.     They  taught  him  to  find  a  career  doing  something  he  loves   while  providing  for  his  family  and  that  always  resonated  with   him.    I  can  see  Mike  now  sitting  down  to  a  table  with  food   that  he  grew  and  an  ice  cold  glass  of  his  own  beer.! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! By  Tom  Albert! Mike  and  kids  Anabelle  and  Mac!  ! GCSANE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Mark  Gagne 233  Baker  Street,  Walpole,  MA  02081 508-668-3859  Fax:  508-668-9969 Email:  Mgagne@walpolecc.org Walpole  Country  Club       VICE  PRESIDENT Sco  Lagana,  CGCS 840  Oak  Hill  Road,  Fitchburg,  MA  01420 978-342-6451    Fax  978-345-2044 Email:  slagana@oakhillcc.org Oak  Hill  Country  Club TREASURER Michael  Luccini,  CGCS 10  Griffin  Road,  Franklin,  MA  02038 508-520-3615  Fax:  508-528-1885 Email:  Mluccini@verizon.net Franklin  Country  Club SECRETARY David  W.  Johnson 399  Parker  Road Osterville,  MA  02655 508-428-6981 Djohnson.wgc@verizon.net Wianno  Club Thoughts From Your Association Manager Congratulations  to  Dennis  Houle,  Superintendent,  and  his  team  at   Winchester  Country  Club  for  hosting  the  85th  New  England  Amateur   Championship.    As  one  player  said,  “The  course  is  in  absolutely   magnificent  condition.”    Quite  a  compliment  especially  when  consid-­ ering  the  damage  to  the  greens  caused  by  the  severe  winter  condi-­ tions.    Dennis  and  his  team  worked  diligently  with  a  commitment  to   provide  the  best  playing  conditions  possible.    The  event  was  played   July  22-24  and  the  field  was  impressed  with  what  they  saw. TRUSTEE  (Membership) Jeffrey  Urquhart 70  Green  Lodge  Street,  Canton,  MA  02021 781-828-2953    Fax  781-828-3220 Email:  jmar n101@gmail.com Milton-Hoosic  Club TRUSTEE  (Government  Rela ons) Peter  J.  Rappoccio 246  ORNAC,  Concord,  MA  01742 978-371-1089    Fax:  978-369-7231 Email:  gcs@concordcc.org Concord  Country  Club TRUSTEE  (Scholarship  &  Benevolence) David  Stowe,  CGCS   30  Western  Avenue,  Na ck,  MA  01760                                           617-789-4631  Fax  617-789-4631                                                                   Email:  Newtonmaint@aol.com                     Newton  Commonwealth  Golf  Club Another  championship  played  on  a  Member’s  course  was  the  Massachusetts  Golf   Association’s  Junior  Amateur  Championship  played  July  28-30  at  Nashawtuc  Coun-­ try  Club  in  Concord,  MA.    Greg  Cormier,  CGCS  was  the  host  Superintendent.    The   course  was  beautiful,  the  weather  magnificent  and  the  juniors  had  a  great  time.    Oh,   by  the  way,  the  kids  can  play!    The  entire  golf  course  staff  worked  many  long  days  to   have  the  course  in  such  beautiful  condition  for  the  event.    It’s  been  a  very  busy  sea-­ son  at  Nashawtuc  and  the  hard  work  and  long  hours  show  a  real  dedication  to  out-­ standing  course  conditioning.    Of  course  this  event  doesn’t  happen  without  the  dedi-­ cated  staff  and  volunteers  of  the  MGA.    Some  of  those  who  worked  with  Greg  are   pictured  here.   AFFILIATE  TRUSTEE From  the  left:   Greg  Cormier;;  Kevin         Eldridge,  MGA  Director  of   Rules  and  Competition;;   Jesse  Menachem,  MGA   Executive  Director;;  Peter   Waldinger,  MGA  Rules   Official Mark  Casey 890  East  Street,  Tewksbury,  MA  01876 617-990-2427  Fax:  978-409-0445 Email:  mcasey@mte.us.com MTE  -  Turf  Equipment  Solu ons FINANCE  CHAIRMAN Donald  D’Errico 25  Tiot  Street,  Sharon,  MA  02067 508-530-2113     Email:  donny@springvalleycountryclub.com Spring  Valley  Country  Club GOLF  CHAIRMAN Jason  VanBuskirk 58  Randall  Road,  Stow,  MA  01775 978-568-1100  ext.  121 Email:  jvanbuskirk@stowacres.com Stow  Acres  Country  Club EDUCATION  CHAIRMAN Brian  F.  Skinner,  CGCS 320  Porter  Street,  PO  Box  760661 Melrose,  MA  02176 781-665-3147 Email:  brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com Bellevue  Golf  Club NEWSLETTER  CHAIRMAN Earl  T.    (Tom)  Albert   104  North  Street Douglas,  MA  01516 508-990-6682 Email:  black72nova@hotmail.com Hopedale  Country  Club PAST  PRESIDENT Jason  S.  Adams                                           27  Cherry  Street,  Wrentham,  MA  02093                   781-828-6540    Fax:  781-326-3801                                           Email:  jadams@bluehillcc.com                     Blue  Hill  Country  Club Scott  Whitcomb  the   MGA’s  Director  of   Field  Operations ASSOCIATION  MANAGER Donald  E.  Hearn,  CGCS 300  Arnold  Palmer  Blvd.,  Norton,  MA  02766 774-430-9040    Fax:  774-430-9101 Email:  donhearn@gcsane.org BUSINESS  MANAGER,  THE  NEWSLETTER Julie  Heston      Phone:  (401)  934-7660    Email:  jheston@verizon.net GCSANE  Headquarters 300  Arnold  Palmer  Blvd.,  Norton,  MA  02766 Tel:  (774)  430-9040          Fax:  (774)  430-9101 Web  Site:  www.gcsane.org Any  opinions  expressed  in  this  publica on  are  those  of  the  author  and/ or  person  quoted,  and  may  not  represent  the  posi on  of  GCSANE.     Informa on  contained  in  this  publica on  may  be  used  freely,  in  whole  or   in  part,  without  special  permission  as  long  as  the  true  context  is  main-­‐ tained.    We  would  appreciate  a  credit  line. continued  on  page  4   2 Kevin Doyle - GCSAA Updates I  have  the  opportunity  to  spend  time  with  a  lot   of  members  of  our  association  and  great  peo-­ ple  in  our  industry  as  part  of  my  duties  as  your   Field  Staff  representative.    One  such  interac-­ tion  over  a  year  and  a  half  ago  has  stuck  with   me,  and  has  been  thrust  back  to  the  forefront   of  my  mind  for  reasons  both  fortunate,  and   unfortunate.     This  particular  event  was  the  Finger  Lakes  Association  of   Golf  Course  Superintendents  Elmer  J  Michaels  Scholarship   and  Research  Tournament.    I  had  the  pleasure  of  spending   the  day  with  Joe  Hahn,  a  legend  in  the  golf  and  turf  industry   in  New  York,  and  a  true  gentleman  as  well.    If  you  were  to   spend  some  time  researching  Hahn’s  background  you  would   undoubtedly  be  impressed.    I  distinctly  remember  a  tweet  I   sent  out  stating  “our  industry  is  where  it  is  today  because  of   the  Joe’s  of  the  past”. Why  do  I  reminisce  of  such  an  event?    The  GCSA  of  New   England  takes  the  opportunity  to  recognize  the  members  who   have  molded  their  association  over  the  years  at  the  Chapter   Championship.    Recognizing  each  retired  participant,  com-­ plete  with  first-tee-at-Augusta  style  bio,  is  a  tremendous  ges-­ ture  and  one  that  is  obviously  appreciated  by  those  in  attend-­ ance.    In  addition,  the  golf  portion  of  the  day  has  a  category   to  decide  the  supremacy  of  the  retired  division.      I’m  sure  if  I   were  to  run  down  the  Past-Presidents  list,  or  Distinguished   Service  Award  winners,  many  of  those  at  Marlborough  CC   would  be  on  one  list  or  both.     GCSA  of  New  England  President  Mark  Gagne  recognizes  the   retired  members  at  MCC. The  overwhelming  reason  I  wanted  to  write  about  these  par-­ ticular  events  is  the  recent  recognition  of  a  long-time  mem-­ ber  of  the  Northeastern  GCSA,  Mark  Printsky.    Printsky  re-­ tired  from  his  role  as  superintendent  for  McGregor  CC  in   Saratoga  Springs,  and  returned  shortly  after  to  “work”  with   the  staff  doing  facilities  maintenance.    In  all  he  was  at  MCC   for  over  30  years.  Printsky  went  to  bed  on  the  night  of  June   8,  2014  and  never  woke  up.      His  friends,  family,  and  col-­ continued  on  page  5 3 Association  Manager  -  continued  from  page  2 Heavy  rain  greeted  players  in  this  year’s  Ouimet  Marathon   Fundraiser  that  was  played  August  13,  at  Stow  Acres  Coun-­ try  Club.    Superintendent  Jason  VanBuskirk  had  the  course   ready  for  those  who  braved  the  wet  conditions.      Represent-­ ing  the  GCSA  of  New  England  was  Kevin  Corvino  and  his   able  caddie,  Erik  Doldt.  Also  helping  with  the  fundraising   was  Nat  Binns  who  has  been  helping  Kevin  since  the  begin-­ ning.    Kevin  played  105  holes  to  help  raise  funds  for  the   Francis  Ouimet  Scholarship  Fund.    This  is  the  fourth  year   Kevin  has  played  in  this  event  and  we  truly  appreciate  his   willingness  to  do  this.   I  received  a  note  from  Mark  Loper,  long  time  irrigation  guru   at  Turf  Products  Corp,  letting  me  know  he  retired  August  1.     Mark  had  been  with  Turf  Products  for  36½  years!    His  duties   have  been  ably  handed  over  to  Bill  Conley,  a  34-year  veter-­ an  at  Turf  Products.    I  wish  them  well  and  hope  their  futures   are  filled  with  good  days  and  happiness.     Mary  Owen  sent  me  some  newspaper  articles  about  Dr.  Joe   and  Lonnie  Troll  that  appeared  in  The  Villages  Daily  Sun.     Joe  and  Lonnie,  his  wife  of  seventy  years,  live  in  The  Villag-­ es,  Florida.    The  articles  are  enlightening  and  I  encourage   you  to  read  them.    Those  who  know  Joe  and  Lonnie  will  ap-­ preciate  his  pride  and  those  who  don’t  know  Joe  will  read   about  a  mentor  to  many  of  us,  a  pioneer  in  our  business  and   a  wonderful  person.    You’ll  also  read  about  a  very  loving  and   caring  couple.  I  believe  you’ll  enjoy  both  stories.    If  you   would  like  to  read  about  Joe  and  Lonnie  let  me  know  and  I   will  send  you  the  articles. From  L-R:   Kevin  Corvino  and   Eric  Doldt The  Massachusetts  Golf  Association  will  be  inducting  a  class   of  golfing  luminaries  to  the  Massachusetts  Golf  Hall  of  Fame,   October  16,  at  the  Blue  Hill  Country  Club  in  Canton,  MA.     More  information  and  tickets  are  available  by  visiting  the  Hall   of  Fame  website  at  http://www.massgolfhall.com/celebrationgala.html   Early  August  I  had  the  opportunity  to  visit  the  SODCO  sod   farm  operation  in  Slocum,  Rhode  Island  along  with   GCSAA’s  Field  Staff  Representative  Kevin  Doyle,  and  Drs.   Michelle  DaCosta  and  Scott  Ebdon  and  Jason  Lanier  from   the  University  of  Massachusetts.    Our  hosts  were  Sales   Representatives  Pat  Hogan  and  Alicia  Pearson;;  Ben  Seka-­ tor,  Short-Cut  Specialist  and  John  Eidson  the  Farm  Manag-­ er.    The  tour  of  this  facility  was  an  eye  opener.    In  addition  to   the  production  of  sod,  other  crops,  such  as  corn,  peas  and   sorghum  are  raised  for  efficient  field  rotation,  soil  structure   improvement  and  to  increase  beneficial  soil  organisms.   Some  of  the  corn  raised  is  used  for  heating  buildings  on  the   property.    The  company  promotes  sustainable  ways  to  use   resources  and  produce  sod  in  an  environmentally  friendly   way.   Many  of  you  knew  Dave  Comee,  former  superintendent  at   the  Winchendon  School  Golf  Club,  who  died  suddenly  in  Oc-­ tober  2011.    Dave  was  an  avid  supporter  of  the  Association   and,  in  particular,  served  on  the  Scholarship  and  Benevo-­ lence  Committee.    He,  along  with  his  life-long  friend,  Mike   Hermanson  devoted  many  hours  planning  the  annual  tourna-­ ment  and  fundraising  for  scholarships  and  benevolent  aid  for   all  members  of  our  Association.    Dave  was  also  highly  re-­ garded  at  his  club  and  the  members  of  the  Winchendon   School  Golf  Club  established  a  tournament  in  his  memory   that  is  played  in  October  with  the  proceeds  being  donated  to   the  GCSA  of  New  England’s  Scholarship  and  Benevolence   Fund.    The  funds  donated  sustain  the  David  Comee  Award,   which  is  an  award  enhanced  by  the  proceeds  of  the  tourna-­ ment.  This  is  a  very  generous  donation  and  the  golfers  and   staff  –  Greg  Bennett,  Superintendent;;  Jake  Greene,  Golf   Professional;;  and  John  Kerney,  Head  of  School  have  been   very  supportive  and  invest  their  time  and  caring  to  make  the   event  a  day  of  fun  and  recognition  of  our  Association  by  rais-­ ing  funds  for  our  Scholarship  and  Benevolence  Fund  in   Dave’s  name.    This  year  the  event  will  be  played  October  5.     If  you  wish  to  play  in  this  event  please  contact  me. From  left:  Alicia  Pearson,  Ben  Sekator,  Kevin  Doyle,  Pat   Hogan,  Michelle  DaCosta,  Scott  Ebdon,  John  Eidson,   Jason  Lanier continued  on  page  6   4 Kevin  Doyle  -  continued  from  page  3 GCSAA  Grassroots  Network  -  Building  our  Grassroots   Army Advocacy  is  one  of  the  most  powerful  ways  to  impact   public  policy.  Successful  association  advocacy  and  lobbying   efforts  depend  upon  establishing  strong  relationships  with   elected  officials.  Ad  hoc  advocacy  makes  it  hard  to  build   strong,  long-term  relationships  with  elected  officials  and  have   a  positive  impact  on  policy  decisions. The  GCSAA  Grassroots  Network  is  a  new,  dedicated   group  of  GCSAA  members  who  want  to  engage  in  the  asso-­ ciation's  government  relations  efforts.   Being  part  of  the  GCSAA  Grassroots  Network  gives  you   the  opportunity  to: rd leagues  held  a  memorial  event  in  his  honor  August  23 ,  with   nearly  100  in  attendance.    Mary  Beth  Printsky  likened  her   husband’s  occupation  as  superintendent  to  that  of  firefight-­ ers,  “more  like  a  brotherhood,  not  a  profession”.    She  told  the   group  of  the  love  Mark  shared  for  the  chapter  and  all  its   members,  and  the  passion  for  the  profession  that  bound   them  all  close.     --  Learn  about  legislative  and  regulatory  issues  affecting  the   golf  course  management  profession --  Learn  about  GCSAA's  advocacy  activities --  Actively  participate  in  the  association's  government  rela-­ tions  efforts   --  Communicate  with  your  legislators  about  issues  critical  to   the  golf  industry   --  Learn  about  upcoming  GCSAA  Grassroots  Network  events   --  Become  part  of  a  movement  standing  up  for  the  golf   course  management  profession  and  golf  industry Northeastern  GCSA  President  Brian  Goudey  announces  the   adoption  of  a  chapter  scholarship  in  memory  of  Mark  Printsky. Individuals  in  the  GCSAA  Grassroots  Network  also  have  the   opportunity  to  serve  as  a  GCSAA  Grassroots  Ambassador.   GCSAA  will  give  its  Grassroots  Ambassadors  personalized   training  on  building  relationships  with  Members  of  Congress.   The  state  of  the  industry,  and  most  associations,  is  not  what   it  was  back  in  the  day.    The  superintendents  charged  with   leading  our  profession  at  any  point  have  had  to  make  chang-­ es  and  adapt  to  any  number  of  challenges.    Consider  recog-­ nizing  them  for  their  accomplishments  before  it  is  too  late.     Remember,  our  industry  and  profession  is  where  it  is  today   because  of  the  dedication  and  hard  work  they  all  did  for  us   yesterday.   continued  on  page  7 GCSAA  Resources  and  Deadlines GCSAA  TV: GCSAA.TV  brings  you  professionally  produced  video  content   designed  to  educate,  enlighten  and  entertain.  In  addition  to   extensive  daily  coverage  launched  February  5,  2009,   GCSAA.TV  takes  viewers  behind  the  scenes  at  major  golf   tournaments,  spotlights  the  latest  university  research,  offers   first-hand  tips  from  the  industry's  environmental  leaders,   goes  inside  some  of  the  nation's  most  innovative  golf  opera-­ tions,  and  offers  special  features  on  your  professional  asso-­ ciation,  its  history  and  the  work  it  does  each  day  for  its  mem-­ bers. WEBINARS AUTO-PLAY GUIDE You Get Cool Stuff Already  from  your Association 5 Association  Manager  -  continued  from  page  4 These  gentlemen  helped  pave  the  way  for  the  success  of   our  Association  and  contributed  to  the  advancement  of  our   industry  and  profession.    We  owe  them  our  thanks  and  ap-­ preciation  for  their  contributions. The  week  of  August  11  was  a  busy  one  for  Peter  Rappoc-­ cio,  CGCS  and  his  team,  and  the  Womens  Golf  Association   of  Massachusetts  (WGAM).    The  WGAM’s  Amateur  Cham-­ pionship  and  President’s  Cup  was  played  at  Concord  Coun-­ try  Club  in  Concord,  MA  August  11-14.    I  had  the  good  for-­ tune  to  be  given  a  tour  of  the  course  by  Peter  and  was  fit-­ tingly  impressed  with  the  beautiful  course  conditioning.       Peter  and  his  team  had  polished  the  course  to  where  there   wasn’t  anything  to  complain  about.    It  was  a  real  treat  for  the   players  to  compete  on  such  a  wonderful  course. This  is  a  1967  Norman  Rockwell  cover  from  a  “Top  Value   Stamps”  catalog.    What  does  this  have  to  do  with  us?    Well,   the  person  on  the  left  is  Jim  Fitzroy,  Past  President  of  our   Association  and,  before  his  retirement,  the  long  time  super-­ intendent  of  Presidents  Golf  Course  in  Quincy,  MA.     Peter  Rappoccio  flanked  by  Cathleen  Beach,   WGAM  Executive  Director  (left)  and  Megan   Bearce,  WGAM  President By  Don  Hearn At  the  Marlborough  Country  Club  meeting  August  12,  we   had  a  number  of  retirees  attend  as  guests  of  the  Associa-­ tion.    It  was  wonderful  to  have  these  members  attend  and   watch  them  act  and  react  with  others.    Some  of  the  retirees   played  golf.    Others  came  to  enjoy  the  day,  the  barbecue   and  to  see  friends.    The  following  retirees  attended: Brian  Cowan,  retired  from  Eastward  Ho!  Country  Club,   Chatham,  MA Bob  Grant,  retired  from  Brae  Burn  Country  Club,  West   Newton,  MA Mike  Hermanson,  retired  from  Gardner  Municipal  Golf   Course,  Gardner,  MA Ron  Kirkman,  retired  from  Needham  Golf  Club,  Needham,   MA Roy  Mackintosh,  retired  from  Twin  Hills  Country  Club,   Longmeadow,  MA Norman  Mucciarone,  retired  from  Woodland  Golf  Club,   Auburndale,  MA Joe  Rybka,  retired  from  Thorny  Lea  Golf  Club,  Brockton,   MA Arthur  Silva,  retired  from  Belmont  Country  Club,  Belmont,   MA John  Sperandio,  retired  from  Spring  Valley  Country  Club,   Sharon,  MA Wayne  Zoppo,  retired  from  Agawam  Hunt,  Rumford,  RI 6 Kevin  Doyle  -  continued  from  page  5 Past  recipients  are  not  eligible. Attendees  of  the  Golf  Industry  Show  in  the  last  five  years  are   not  eligible  to  apply. Ambassadors  Update  by  State: GCSAA/Golf  Digest  Environmental  Leaders  in  Golf   Awards Massachusetts:    4 Connecticut:    5 New  Jersey:    1 New  York:    5 Presented  by  GCSAA  and  Golf  Digest  in  partnership  with   Syngenta  and  Rain  Bird,  the  Environmental  Leaders  in  Golf   Awards  recognize  golf  course  superintendents  and  golf   courses  around  the  world  for  their  commitment  to  environ-­ mental  stewardship.   These  prestigious  awards  will  result  in  recognition  of  envi-­ ronmental  leaders  and  thousands  of  dollars  donated  to  The   Environmental  Institute  for  Golf.  Since  1993,  participating   sponsors  have  contributed  more  than  $370,000  to  The  Envi-­ ronmental  Institute  for  Golf,  and  more  than  400  golf  course   superintendents  have  been  recognized  with  past  awards.   View  a  list  of  past  winners.   There  is  still  a  great  need  for  more  support  of  this  program   from  all  northeast  states.    If  you  have  any  questions  regard-­ ing  the  program,  please  do  not  hesitate  to  contact  me. Melrose  Leadership  Academy The  Melrose  Leadership  Academy  supports  the  professional   development  of  GCSAA  member  superintendents  by  provid-­ ing  individuals  the  opportunity  to  attend  the  Golf  Industry   Show.  The  program  is  set  up  to  provide  up  to  20  scholar-­ ships  every  year.  Applications  will  be  accepted  from  Aug.   1   to  Sept.  15,  2014. The  academy  is  open  to  applicants  who  meet  the  following   eligibility  requirements: Must  be  a  current  GCSAA  Class  A  or  superintendent   member  and  GCSAA  Chapter  member  in  good  standing. Must  be  a  Class  A  or  superintendent  member  for  five  or   more  years. Class  A  or  superintendent  members  working  for  current   members  of  the  board  of  directors  or  the  board  of  trustees,   and  children  of  GCSAA  staff  members  shall  not  be  eligible   for  the  Melrose  Leadership  Academy. Excellence  in  Government  Relations  Award The  GCSAA  Excellence  in  Government  Relations  Award   recognizes  and  honors  an  individual,  chapter  or  coalition/ alliance  that  demonstrates  outstanding  advocacy  or  compli-­ ance  efforts  in  government  relations.  Nominations  due  by   Oct.  15 GIS  Housing  Open If  everything  is  big  in  Texas,  you  don’t  want  to  be  late  to  the   housing  sign-ups!    With  all  hotels  within  walking  distance  to   the  convention  center,  other  desirable  hotel  characteristics   will  take  precedence.    If  you  have  certain  features  or  desire   the  best  value  for  your  hotel  dollars,  don’t  delay.    GIS  in  San   Antonio  is  where  Big  Things  Happen! Upcoming  FREE  webcasts: Sept.  18:  Herbicide  Resistance  in  Turf:  An  Emerging   Issue  Facing  Golf  Course  Superintendents   Sept.  25:  Soil  Physical  and  Chemical  Properties  –   The  Analogy  Webinar   Oct.  8:  Today's  Turf  is  Creeping  Bentgrass   Oct.  23:  Grow  Your  Own!  The  Value  in  Veggies   Oct.  30:  Reducing  Poa  annua  on  Your  Golf  Course Again,  if  I  can  be  of  any  assistance,  please  feel  free  to           contact  me.     Kevin  Doyle GCSAA  Field  Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org Follow  me  on  Twitter  @GCSAA_NE 7 8 How to Handle Arguments Everyone  has  arguments  or  strong  differences  of  opinion  -   be  it  with  a  friend,  family  member,  loved  one,  colleague,   green  chairman,  or  club  member.  We’ve  all  felt  we  are  “right”   and  they  are  “wrong”  and  sometimes  arguments  can  get  so   heated  that  we  feel  things  will  be  ruined  forever,  relationships   are  over  and  the  person  will  never  be  a  part  of  our  lives   again.    When  it  comes  to  an  argument  taking  place  with  a   club  member,  usually,  regardless  who  is  correct,  there  will  be   one  winner,  and  it  won’t  be  you!    You  may  win  the  battle,  but   you’ll  lose  the  war. Make  sure  you  are  prepared  to  accept  some  of  the  blame.   Even  if  the  argument  was  not  your  fault,  in  all  likelihood  you   participated  and  said  some  things  too.  Maybe  start  with  an   apology  that  doesn’t  accept  all  blame  but  acknowledges  the   argument  was  not  what  you  wanted,  such  as  “I’m  sorry   things  got  so  heated”.  That  way  the  other  person  involves   knows  you  are  not  just  looking  for  round  2! It  might  turn  out  that  you  both  agree  the  argument  was  point-­ less.  However,  it  is  important  to  talk  it  over  a  little  first  just  in   case  there  is  a  deeper  problem  under  the  surface.  Listen   carefully  to  what  the  other  person  is  saying  and  make  sure   they  feel  heard  and  respected.  Even  if  you  don’t  see  their   point  of  view,  treating  them  with  respect  and  taking  the  time   to  listen  shows  you  appreciate  how  they  feel  and  care   enough  to  try  and  find  a  solution. The  most  important  thing  to  do  when  a  situation  is  heading   towards  an  argument,  or  even  after  an  argument  has  oc-­ curred,  is  to  distance  yourself  from  the  person  and/or  the   situation.  Just  stop  talking.  Breathe  and  restart!  Take  a  day   or  two  to  step  back  and  think  about  something  else  –  any-­ thing  to  stop  you  from  over-thinking  about  the  cause  of  the   argument  and  things  said.  This  can  be  the  hardest  thing  to   do,  but  it’s  essential.  Pushing  for  a  resolution  immediately  is   tempting,  however  this  may  make  the  situation  worse.  Time   really  does  heal  wounds  and  gives  you  both  room  to  calm   down  and  think. After  talking  it  through  and  apologizing,  don’t  let  the  argu-­ ment  linger.  If  you  are  still  feeling  hurt  or  bothered  about  it,   try  and  think  about  all  the  good  things  in  your  relationship  or   friendship  that  are  worth  fighting  for.  When  trying  to  apolo-­ gize,  it  is  important  to  go  with  your  gut  and  be  considerate.   You  should  feel  much  better  after  apologizing.    Keep  in  mind   -  there’s  nothing  wrong  with  being  humble.     After  a  day  or  two,  or  when  you  feel  enough  time  has   passed,  sit  down  alone  and  carefully  consider  the  causes  of   the  argument.  Could  you,  or  your  green  chairman  or  other   club  member,  have  been  in  a  bad  mood,  or  had  a  bad  day?   Could  you  or  them  have  been  angry  about  something  else   and  taken  it  out  on  the  other?    It’s  likely  the  argument  itself   did  not  highlight  the  underlying  issues,  identifying  why  you   are  feeling  a  certain  way  is  crucial  to  fixing  the  problems  that   caused  the  argument  in  the  first  place.  If  you  are  ready  to   discuss  it  calmly  and  reasonably  with  the  other  person,  sug-­ gest  meeting  in  a  neutral  place  to  talk  it  through. By  Don  Hearn Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 peter.jacobson@basf.com 9 10 11 GCSANE  Calendar  of  Events  2014 April  28 Cohasset  Golf  Club  -  8th  Annual  Bear  Cup Joint  mee ng  with  GCSA  of  Cape  Cod May  5 Worcester  Country  Club Joint  mee ng  with  Rhode  Island  GCSA May  12 Alumni  Turf  Group  -  10th  Annual  Dr.  Joseph   Troll  Classic  -  Old  Oaks  Country  Club June  9 Challenger  Demo  Day   Blue  Hill  Country  Club   June  30 Walpole  Country  Club   Scholarship  &  Benevolence  Tournament August  12 Marlborough  Country  Club Individual  Championship Sept.  8 Renaissance  -  Two  Person  Team  Championship Oct.  7 New  England  Superintendent  Championship Omni  Mt.  Washington  Resort,  Bartle ,  NH Oct.  14 Dedham  Country  and  Polo  Club Member-Guest Oct.  22 William  J.  Devine  Golf  Course  at  Franklin  Park Assistants  Tournament Nov.  6 Sassamon  Trace  Golf  Course Nine-Hole  Mee ng 12 13 4th  Annual  GREG’S  RUN  5K  -  October  4,  2014 To  benefit  the  Gregory  G.  Misodoulakis  Memorial  Scholarship        Website:    www.gregsrun.org                  E-Mail:    gregsrun10@gmail.com The  4th  Annual  Greg’s  Run  5K  will  be  held  on  Saturday,  October  4,  2014  at  10:00  am  at  Apponequet  Regional  High   School  (ARHS).    This  run/walk  event  will  benefit  the  Gregory  G.  Misodoulakis  Memorial  Scholarship,  established  by   his  family  to  honor  the  memory  of  2010  Apponequet  Regional  High  School  graduate  Gregory  Misodoulakis.    Greg  died  unexpectedly  a   few  days  prior  to  beginning  his  freshmen  year  at  UMass  Amherst.    The  financial  and  in-kind  support  of  local  businesses  and  community   members  is  vital  to  ensure  the  success  of  this  event. While  at  ARHS,  Greg  was  an  engaged  and  dedicated  student  who  volunteered  many  hours  on  behalf  of  the  Apponequet  community.    He   was  a  three  season  athlete  –  cross  country,  indoor  track  and  spring  track  –  and  served  as  captain  of  the  winter  and  spring  track  teams.     Greg’s  dream  was  to  become  a  history  teacher,  and  he  aspired  to  live  up  to  the  words  of  the  late,  great  athlete  Steve  Prefontaine:    “To   give  anything  less  than  your  best  is  to  sacrifice  the  gi ”. Since  2011,  eleven  scholarships  totaling  $10,500  have  been  awarded  to  Apponequet  Regional  High  School  graduates.    It  is  our  hope  to   award  Greg’s  scholarship  to  deserving  ARHS  gradua ng  seniors  for  years  to  come.    Proceeds  from  this  annual  5K  fundraising  road  race   will  be  put  towards  his  scholarship  which  is  managed  by  the  Community  Founda on  of  Southeastern  Massachuse s,  a  501(c)(3)  tax  ex-­‐ empt  public  charity. Please  join  us  in  making  the  4th  Annual  Greg’s  Run  5K  a  memorable  event  that  benefits  current  and  future  students  of  the  Freetown  and   Lakeville  communi es.    Any  dona ons  --  monetary,  post-race  refreshments  or  raffle  prizes  --  would  be  greatly  appreciated.    A ached  you   will  find  informa on  about  corporate  and  individual  sponsorship  opportuni es.  All  sponsors  will  be  listed  according  to  their  sponsorship   level  on  the  race  webpage  www.gregsrun.org  and  will  be  recognized  during  race  day  ac vi es.    Sponsors  may  set  up  a  display  table  the   day  of  the  event  and  distribute  promo onal  materials  (if  desired).    Sponsors  may  also  display  a  banner  or  logo  at  the  event. The  deadline  to  guarantee  sponsorship  recogni on  on  the  race  website  and  printed  materials  is  September  20,  2014. We  are  proud  to  support  the  4th  Annual  Greg’s  Run  5k  Race  to  benefit  the  Gregory  G.  Misodoulakis  Memorial  Scholarship.     We  are  reques ng  our  corporate  name  on  all  materials  consistent  with  our  sponsorship  level  below: ____  $200  (corporate  name  listed  on  T-Shirt,  subject  to  prin ng  deadline) ____  $100  (corporate  name  displayed  at  kilometer  marker  or  water  table) ___      Friends  of  Greg  (dona ons  under  $100,  to  be  listed  on  website  and  noted  on  Race  Day) ___      In-Kind  Sponsor  (raffle  prizes,  refreshments,  other) Name:        Company:   Address:   Phone:        Email:     The  deadline  to  guarantee  sponsorship  recogni on  on  the  race  website  and  printed  materials  is  September  20,  2014. Please  return  this  form  and  make  checks  payable  to  GGMMS:  Greg’s  Run,  c/o  Kris ne  Donnelly,  19  Brookstone  Drive,   Lakeville,  MA  02347  (508)  947-7126 *Please  include  your  name,  company  name,  address,  phone  number  and  email  with  your  dona on  so  that  we  can  give   proper  recogni on  to  all  our  sponsors. 14 DIVOT  DRIFT...  announcements  ...  educational  seminars  ...  job  opportunities  ...tournament  results...and  miscellaneous  items  of  interest  to  the  membership.! !""#$"%&'&"()* * (#$6"!'&"(*6&)$7()* Our  condolences  to  the  St.  Thomas  family  on  the  passing  of   Bob  St.  Thomas,  long  time  and  well  known  superintendent   on  Cape  Cod,  and  a  past  member  of  the  Association.    Bob   passed  away  on  July  31,  2014.!  ! ! ! Congratulations  to  Kris  and  Vicki  Armando  on  the  birth  of   their  son  Cameron.    Kris  is  the  superintendent  at  Sassamon   Trace  Golf  Course.! ! ! As  in  the  past,  The  Newsletter  continues  to  invite  Affiliate   members  to  submit  a  press  release  about  new  personnel,   new  products  or  a  company  bio.  We  will  print  each  and  every   release  free  of  charge.  This  is  a  great  way  to  advertise  for   free.  !Who  said  nothing  in  this  world  is  free?  !Free  advertis-­ ing  to  better  your  company,  wow  what  an  offer.  !!! Marlborough  Country  Club  "  August  12,  2014! Individual  Championship! ! +,-./0120*".0345* ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Regular  Division:! Low  Gross  !! Ron  Dobosz  !76! Low  Net! ! Rich  Gagnon  !72! ! ! Affiliate  Division:! Low  Gross!! Matt  Lapinski  !81! Low  Net! ! Mike  Carignan  !72! ! Senior  Division:! Low  Gross!! Bob  Healey  !88! Low  Net! ! Ernie  Ketchum  !72! The  low  eight  players  qualified  for  the  ! New  England  Superintendent  Championship,  ! October  7,  2014,  at  the  Omni  Mt.  Washington  Resort,   Bartlett,  NH.! 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