May  2014! !"#$%&'($')$'(*+%,-&.$/**0&1$*2"34$5** 64&(&'57&..$*8,.-*9.":* ! Mike  Hughes  is  a  patient  man.    He  just  landed  the  job  he   wanted  ten  years  ago.    Mike  says,  “ten  years  ago  when   Dave  Johnson  got  the  job  at  Whitinsville  I  thought  what  a   track  that  is  and  how  lucky  someone  is  to  be  the  Superinten-­ dent  there.”    He  thought  to  himself,  “if  Dave  ever  moves  on   from  there  I  want  to  be  in  the  running  to  replace  him.”    His   wish  came  true  late  last  winter.! ! Mike  was  born  in  Boston  and  grew  up  in  Dedham.    His   family  moved  there  just  before  he  was  born.    That  is  how  he   started  working  at  Dedham  Country  and  Polo  as  a  caddie  at   the  age  of  12.    As  a  high  school  freshman  he  worked  in  a   limited  capacity  on  the  grounds  crew.    ! ! When  it  was  time  for  college  Mike  chose  the  four  year   program  at  UMass  in  the  Plant  and  Soil  Sciences.    Mike  ad-­ mits  that  he  admired  the  camaraderie  that  the  Stockbridge   students  had  right  out  of  the  gate  but  said  he  found  that  ca-­ maraderie  himself  as  time  went  on  and  he  got  to  know  more   people.! ! While  Mike  was  in  college  he  interned  at  Charles  River   Country  Club.    He  was  there  during  the  dreaded  2002  winter   kill  year.    He  chuckled  and  said  “I  guess  it  was  a  good  learn-­ ing  experience”  relating  it  to  what  some  golf  courses  are  go-­ ing  through  this  spring.    From  there  Mike  moved  on  to   Wellesley  as  an  Assistant  Superintendent  and  then  on  to   Granite  Links.    As  Mike  got  older  and  kept  thinking  about   Whitinsville  he  wanted  even  more  experience  on  a  native  soil   golf  course  with  bentgrass  and  poa  greens.    It  was  then  that   he  moved  on  to  Walpole  Country  Club  as  the  senior  Assis-­ tant.! ! While  Mike  thought  back  to  being  a  young  man  in  the   Boston  area  he  reflected  on  how  he  learned  hard  work  and   dedication  from  both  his  parents  and  grandparents  and  how   it  has  helped  him  in  his  career.    He  talked  about  how  at  the   age  of  nine  he  had  a  paper  route  and  until  he  was  old   enough  to  ride  a  bike  with  the  papers,  his  parents  drove  him   every  single  day  at  three  o’clock  in  the  morning  to  make  the   deliveries.      “The  newspaper  had  a  program  to  earn  money   for  college  so  I  did  it.    I  was  preparing  for  college  at  a  very   young  age”  he  later  said.! ! Mike  wasn’t  always  sure  he  wanted  to  work  on  a  golf   course  however.    He  said  he  got  a  nomination  from  Con-­ gressman  Joe  Moakley  to  attend  the  Air  Force  Academy  in   Colorado  Springs.    He  had  other  jobs  along  the  way  to  fill  in   the  gaps  such  as  stacking  books  at  the  UMass  library  which   he  was  not  particularly  fond  of.     Mike  was  quick  to  say  that  if  he   wasn’t  working  on  a  golf  course   he  would  have  probably  been  a   teacher.    “Everyone  in  my  family   is  or  was  a  teacher.      My  par-­ ents,  brothers,  sisters,  even  my   girlfriend  Erin  who  works  in  the   Boston  public  school  system.”      ! ! While  talking  about  his  fami-­ ly  he  spoke  of  how  he  likes  to   Mike  Hughes! spend  time  with  them.    He  talked   about  time  with  his  nieces  and  nephews  and  the  rest  of  the   family  at  a  modest  cottage  they  have  in  Dennisport.    While   he  likes  the  Cape,  he  also  likes  to  vacation  anywhere  in  the   Carribean.! ! Mike’s  career  has  been  shaped  by  many  people  in  the   business.    He  wanted  to  point  out  Superintendents  Bill  San-­ sone,  Brad  MacDonald  and  Mark  Gagne.    He  mentioned   how  Mark  Gagne  taught  him  a  lot  about  being  a  Superinten-­ dent  and  many  of  the  things  that  go  along  with  it  not  neces-­ sarily  related  to  the  grass.    Mike  also  talked  about  Paul   Blanusa  and  Kevin  Corvino  who  both  guided  him  as  an         Assistant.! ! When  Mike  is  not  at  the  golf  course  he  likes  to  play  in  a   basketball  league.    He  told  me  he  played  this  winter  and  ac-­ tually  got  to  play  with  some  retired  New  England  football   players.    Mike  admitted  growing  up  in  the  suburbs  of  Boston   he  is  a  diehard  Boston  sports  fan.    “I  didn’t  have  a  choice,   my  family  would  have  disowned  me”  he  laughed.    Now  that   he  and  his  girlfriend  Erin  are  making  their  home  in  Southbor-­ ough,  he  looks  forward  to  spending  some  time  on  nature   walks  and  exploring  the  outdoors  off  of  the  golf  course.     When  the  weather  isn’t  cooperating  outdoors  Mike  likes  to   follow  politics  and  enjoys  reading  a  good  book.! ! Mike  was  eager  to  tell  me  that  he  has  no  regrets  on  his   chosen  career  path.    In  fact  he  even  said  that  some  day  if  he   ever  had  the  money  he  would  like  to  buy  George  Wright  and   make  it  Massachusetts’  own  Beth  Page.    While  saying  that   he  feels  fortunate  to  have  landed  at  Whitinsville  and  that  all   his  hard  work  and  preparation  has  paid  off.    Ten  years  ago   he  felt  he  wasn’t  ready  for  the  challenge  but  his  patience  and   dedication  got  him  where  he  wants  to  be.     ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Written  by  Tom  Albert!  ! 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       Support the Scholarship and Benevolence Tournament 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 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 Dear  Friends  and  Affiliates, The  Golf  Course  Superintendents  Associa on  of  New  England  Scholarship  and             Benevolence  Commi ee  is  seeking  the  financial  support  of  your  company  for  this   year's  S&B  Tournament  being  held  Monday,  June  30,  at  the  Walpole  Country  Club.   The  S&B  Fund  has  awarded  more  than  $240,000  in  aid  to  Superintendent,  Friend   and  Affiliate  members  and  their  families  since  it's  incep on  in  1993.  This  tourna-­‐ ment,  your  dona ons  and  the  sale  of  raffle   ckets  are  the  only  source  of  revenue  for   this  worthy  cause.  If  you  or  your  company  donated  last  year,  could  you  possibly   match  or  exceed  that  in  2014?  If  you  did  not  make  a  dona on  in  the  past  would  you   consider  doing  so  this  year?  Sponsorship  levels  have  been  established  in  the  follow-­‐ ing  increments: 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 AFFILIATE  TRUSTEE 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 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 Premier  $2000  includes  Foursome Gold        $1500  includes  Twosome Silver       $1000 Bronze     $100-500 You  or  your  company  may  also  receive  a  follow-up  phone  call  from  a  commi ee   member  regarding  this  le er.  Further  informa on  regarding  this  year's  event  will  be   released  soon  in  a  mailing  and  on  the  GCSA  of  New  England's  website. We  are  asking  all  members  to  show  support  and  par cipate  in  this  event  by  a  combi-­‐ na on  of  the  following: Playing  in  the  event Buying/Selling  raffle   ckets  for  rounds  of  golf Provide  corporate  seats  to  spor ng  events,  airline   ckets,  etc. Volunteer   me  at  registra on Dona ng  directly  to  the  fund Dona ons  may  be  mailed  to: Don  Hearn,  Associa on  Manager GCSA  of  New  England 300  Arnold  Palmer  Blvd. Norton,  MA  02766 Thank  you  in  advance  for  your  support  and  we  hope  you  will  par cipate,  as  the   Scholarship  &  Benevolence  Fund  is  an  important  benefit  to  all  members  in  need. Sincerely, David  Stowe David  A.  Stowe,  CGCS Chairman,  Scholarship  &  Benevolence 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. 2 GCSA of New England TO PROMOTE DEMONSTRATION DAY Environmental  sustainability  in  today’s  world  is  the  responsibility  of  everyone.    Best  Management  Practices  demonstrate  a  turf   manager’s  commitment  to  sound  and  environmentally  sustainable  ways  of  maintaining  a  property  or  facility. With  that  in  mind,  The  Golf  Course  Superintendents  Association  of  New  England  will  be  sponsoring  a  demonstration  day   June  9,  2014  at  the  Blue  Hill  Country  Club  in  Canton,  MA.    Demonstrations  will  range  from  aeration  equipment  to   GPS  guided  sprayers  to  bunker  reconstruction  and  will  be  staged  on  several  holes  of  Blue  Hill’s  Challenger  course  throughout   the  day.     Complimentary  coffee  and  lunch  will  be  served  and  representatives  will  be  available  to  discuss  their  products  and  services. There  will  be  no  strict  adherence  to  an  agenda.    The  day  will  be  free  flowing  and  continuous. Hours  are  9:00  a.m.  to  3:00  p.m. There  is  no  cost  to  attend If  you  would  like  to  attend  and  are  not  a  member  of  the  GCSA  of  New  England,  please  send  an  email  to:   donhearn@gcsane.org  and  type  “Demo  Day  Yes”  in  the  text  field. Members  of  the  GCSA  of  New  England  will  be  sent  a  separate  notice  and  registration  link  three  weeks  before  the  event  date. REGISTRATION  DEADLINE  IS  NOON,  FRIDAY,  JUNE  6,  2014 3 Thoughts From Your Association Manager I  want  you  to  know  what  happens  to  your  credits  after  a   meeting.    As  most  of  you  know,  credit  is  given  to  GCSA  of   New  England  members  who  are  also  members  of  the   GCSAA  and  attend  various  meetings  during  the  course  of   the  year.    After  the  meeting  I  enter  your  name  and  attend-­ ance  at  the  meeting  to  the  GCSAA.    This  is  done  electroni-­ cally.    The  amount  of  credit  granted  varies  with  the  type  of   meeting  and  whether  education  is  part  of  the  day’s  event.     You  should  keep  track  of  your  points  by  viewing  your  tran-­ script  online  at  gcsaa.org.    If  you  need  any  help  with  this   please  let  me  know. Our  monthly  meetings  require  a  lot  of  coordination  and  ad-­ vance  preparation  between  the  Association  and  the  host   club.    Though  it  may  sometimes  seem  like  there’s  not  much   to  making  the  day’s  event  run  smoothly,  believe  me,  there’s   a  lot  going  on  behind  the  scene.    For  those  attending,  it  usu-­ ally  requires  registering  with  your  name,  email  address  (in   case  you  have  to  be  notified  of  a  change),  and  handicap   index.    You  receive  a  confirmation  and  we  receive  your  reg-­ istration.    No  big  deal.    Not  much  effort  to  do  this.    But,  while   this  is  taking  place,  the  club  has  to  know  how  many  will  be   playing,  arrival  time,  starting  time,  lunch  and/or  dinner  time,   and  there’s  also  a  deadline  for  registration  so  the  food  ser-­ vice  team  can  order  enough  for  the  registered  attendees.    In   addition,  the  attendees’  names,  handicaps  and  group  as-­ signments  are  submitted  to  the  golf  shop  staff  to  arrange  the   tee  assignments,  print  the  names  in  each  group  and  then  be   ready  to  make  last  minute  changes.    The  goal  is  to  have  as   many  attend  a  meeting  as  possible.    And  we  don’t  want  to   turn  away  anyone.    Even  those  who  have  shown  up  without   registering  have  been  accommodated.    The  best  thoughtout  plans  can  go  awry  and  we  know  that  anyone  can  have   their  plan  disrupted  in  an  instant.    So,  when  this  happens  we   understand  and  try  not  to  make  a  big  deal  out  it.    But,  when   people  just  don’t  show  up,  don’t  call,  or  make  contact  before   the  meeting,  that’s  a  different  matter.    It  tells  me  that  the   person  who  acts  this  way  really  doesn’t  care  what  was  done   on  their  behalf  to  make  the  day  a  pleasant  one  for  them  to   be  a  part  of.    So,  please  be  courteous  and  contact  me  if  you   have  an  unexpected  change  in  plans.    It’s  courteous,  and   the  right  thing  to  do. The  first  golf  meeting  meeting  of  the  season  was  held  April   28,  at  Cohasset  Golf  Club  where  the  annual  Bear  Cup  trophy   was  up  for  grabs.    The  Cape  won  again  this  year,  and  will   hold  the  trophy  for  a  year.    This  is  a  very  nice  event  with  a   friendly  competition  between  New  England  and  the  Cape   and  is  a  good  way  to  meet  others  in  the  industry. Superintendent  Glen  Misiaszek  and  his  staff  had  the  course   in  fantastic  condition  and  all  who  played  had  a  great  time.     Glen  utilizes  goats  as  part  of  his  maintenance  of  rough  areas   on  the  course  and  these  animals  were  doing  what  they  do   best  while  we  were  at  Cohasset.    Glen  and  his  team  have   made  many  changes  and  improvements  during  their  time  at   the  club   and  are   now  in   the  pro-­ cess  of   expand-­ ing  the   practice   area. The  May  meeting  was  a  joint  meeting  with  the  Rhode  Island   Golf  Course  Superinten-­ dents  Association  held   May  5,  at  Worcester   Country  Club.    It  was  a   wonderful  day,  on  a   beautiful  course.    The   clubhouse  and  golf  shop   staff  at  Worcester  was   very  helpful  and  did  all   they  could  to  provide  an   outstanding  day  for  the   80  people  who  attend-­ ed.    Jason  Harrison  and   his  staff  worked  very   hard  to  have  the  course   From  the  left:    Asst.  Supt.  Adam   in  excellent  condition   and  all  who  played  had   Moore,  Asst.  Supt.  Shaun  Miller,   Host  Supt.  Jason  Harrison a  very  enjoyable  day.   Photo  by  Mark  Casey The  Bear  Cup  tournament  is  named  in  memory  of  Gary  Luc-­ cini,  the  long  time  superintendent  at  the  Franklin  Country   Club  who  passed  away  in  2001.    His  sons,  Brian  and  Mike,   are  golf  course  superintendents  who  ply  their  trade  in  our   area.    Brian,  a  non-practicing  superintendent,  is  a  sales  rep-­ resentative  for  Tom  Irwin  Inc.,  and  Mike  is  the  superinten-­ dent  at  Franklin  Country  Club  following  in  his  father’s  foot-­ steps.   From  the  left:  Brian   Luccini;;  Mike  Luccini;;   Tom  Colombo,  supt.   at  the  Hyannisport   Club;;  Pete  Jacobson,   sales  representative   for  BASF The  winners  were: st 1  Gross,  64:  John  Bresnahan,  Mike  Nagle,  Joe  Felicetti,   Andy  Drohen 1st  Net,  55:  Garrett  Whitney,  Adam  Moore,  Sean  Mitchell 2nd  Gross,  67:  Mike  Whitehead,  Tom  Fox,  Mike  Luccini,   Bob  Dembek 2nd  Net,  61: Joe  lazaro,  Ron  Kirkman,  Ernie  Ketchum,  Doug   Hopper continued  on  page  5 4 Association  Manager  -  continued  from  page  4 The  10th  Joseph  Troll  Classic  Tournament,   named  in  honor  of  Dr.  Joseph  Troll,  was  held   May  12,  at  the  Old  Oaks  Country  Club  in  Pur-­ chase,  NY.    While  Dr.  Troll  was  unable  to   attend  because  of  the  travel  required  from  his   home  in  Florida,  close  to  120  players  enjoyed   a  warm  and  sunny  day  on  a  course  superbly   conditioned  by  Mark  Millet  and  his  hard  work-­ ing  staff.    The  Alumni  Turf  Group  (ATG)  put  a   lot  of  effort  and  caring  into  the  day’s  event.     The  sponsors,  lead  by  10-year  Premier   Sponsor,  the  Tom  Irwin  Company,  were  very   generous  with  their  support  and  without  them   this  event  wouldn’t  be  possible.    It  was  grati-­ fying  to  see  the  level  of  caring  so  many  com-­ panies  have  to  support  our  business  to  the   level  they  do.  Remember  the  support  they   provide  when  planning  for  the  future.    The   proceeds  from  this  tournament  help  fund  turf   research  at  UMass.    The  day  was  capped  off   with  the  presentation  of  this  year’s  honoree;;   Dr.  Pat  Vittum.    Pat  is  a  friend  to  all  in  our   profession,  a  renowned  entomologist,  a  multi-talented  sports-­ woman  and,  as  all  would  agree,  -  a  sincerely  nice  person.     Her  accomplishments  were  touched  on  by  Bill  Spence,  Su-­ perintendent  of  The  Country  Club  in  Brookline,  MA;;  Jim   Skorulski,  USGA  Agronomist;;  Steve  Goodwin,  Dean  of  the   College  of  Natural  Sciences  at  UMass  Amherst  and  others.     Pat  was  ever  so  humble  with  her  acceptance  of  the  award   and  gracious  with  her  praise  of  others  who  helped  her  along   the  way.     Steve  Goodwin  presents  Pat  Vittum  a  Norman  Rockwell  print,       symbolic  of  the  honoree’s  award  each  year.   Photo  by  Shaun  Barry By  Don  Hearn 5 Another Big Victory for Bubba and Turfgrass Research among  golfers  by  getting  the  information  to  their  members   electronically.    Tee-up  New  England  is  starting  to  become  a   recognized  opportunity  to  purchase  rare  rounds  of  golf  at   premier  private  facilities  along  with  some  bargains  for  the   more  accessible  facilities  throughout  New  England.     We  thank  all  87  contributors  to  the  auction.    A  new  do-­ nation  this  year  was  a  “Golden  Passport  to  N.E.  Golf”  book-­ let  from  our  friends  in  the  New  England  Golf  Course  Owners   Association  that  included  free  twosomes  and  foursomes   from  34  different  facilities.    It  went  for  more  money  than  its   retail  price!    Adult  /Youth  packages  at  MGA  Links  and  range   balls  at  Button  Hole  were  donated  and  auctioned.    All  facili-­ ties  are  welcomed  to  participate.    We  wish  to  also  thank  all   New  England  chapters  and  their  members  for  contributing,   supporting  and  spreading  the  word  about  Tee-Up  New  Eng-­ land.      The  plan  is  to  expand  the  effort  to  more  and  more   courses  over  the  next  couple  of  years,  to  increase  research   funding  opportunities  and  to  get  new  players  out  on  your   courses!    I  think  we  can  agree  that  all  courses  can  afford  to   donate  a  foursome  to  help  build  the  industry  through  re-­ search!    I  hope  you  will  plan  to  participate  in  2015!              How  can  you  not  love  a  guy  who   goes  to  the  local  “Wafflehouse”  to   celebrate  winning  the  Masters!    Go   Bubba,  Go!    He  played  the  final   round  like  a  kid  living  a  dream.    Just   about  every  shot  he  hit  seemed  to   bring  him  closer  to  his  destiny.    Our   Tee-Up  New  England  Auction  began   just  hours  after  Bubba  finished  his   waffles.    Turfgrass  research  and   Bubba  are  similar….they  are  both   good  for  the  game!    With  the  close  of  the  auction  on  Monday,   March  21,  as  marathoners  quietly  crossed  the  finish  line  in   Boston,  the  final  auction  bidding  intensified  as  the  3rd  suc-­ cessful  Tee-Up  New  England  event  that  will  help  to  benefit   turfgrass  research  in  New  England  concluded.    More  than   9000  views  of  the  auction  website  were  recorded  and  100+   bidders  registered  in  an  attempt  to  purchase  rounds  of  golf   for  the  2014  playing  season  during  the  auction  week.    More   than  $20,400  was  raised  by  the  auction  (a  new  high).    Most   lots  were  foursomes  (w/carts)  and  bids  went  as  high  as  $700   at  Wannamoisett  Country  Club  with  the  average  bid  of  $226/ course.    Traffic  on  the  website  increased  most  likely  through   exposure  from  advertising  on  the  radio  (WEEI)  and  in  print  in   N.E.  Golf  Monthly.    New  England  State  Golf  Associations   also  supported  the  initiative  and  helped  to  spread  the  word   Gary  Sykes New  England  Regional  Turfgrass  Foundation,  Inc.   Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 peter.jacobson@basf.com 6 Kevin Doyle - GCSAA Updates I  have  no  doubt  that  listening  to  someone  rail   on  about  the  same  message  time  after  time   can  get  annoying.    I  agree  whole  heartedly.     So  I  will  not  do  it  this  time,  I  will  instead  use   some  excerpts  from  GCSAA’s  Washington   based  lobby  firm  Reed  Smith  client  alert  to  do   it  for  me  instead.    If  your  course  puddles  when   heavy  rain  takes  place,  you  will  be  affected. This  topic  was  a  large  part  of  GCSAA’s  message  at  National   Golf  Day  on  the  21st  of  May.    Your  association,  government   relations  committee,  and  members  took  an  aggressive   stance  on  this  issue.    Your  voice  and  actions  can  make  a   difference!    GCSAA  is  asking  members  to  push  for  a  90-day   extension  to  the  comment  period.    It  is  easy  to  do  and  will   take  only  a  minute  or  two.    If  you  feel  that  is  too  much  to  ask,   consider  adding  the  time,  expense,  and  effort  needed  to  ap-­ ply  for  a  federal  permit  so  you  can  make  necessary  applica-­ tions  to  critical  areas  of  your  course  that  hold  water  after   heavy  rains.    Will  those  areas  fall  under  the  proposed  rule   changes?    Yes,  and  others  as  well.    Find  out  how  to  aide  in   getting  an  extension  and  more  information  at   GCSAA’s  Take  Action  page. Proposed  Rule  from  EPA  and  U.S.  Army  Corps  of  Engi-­ neers  Seeks  To  Expand  Federal  Jurisdiction  of  Water 2  May  2014   Reed  Smith  Client  Alerts After  years  of  study,  litigation,  controversy  –  and  mayhem  –   the  Environmental  Protection  Agency  (“EPA”)  and  Army   Corps  of  Engineers  (“Corps”),  on  April  21,  2014,  jointly  pub-­ lished,  for  comment,  a  new  definition  of  “waters  of  the  United   States”  under  the  Clean  Water  Act  (“CWA”).  79  Fed.  Reg.   22188-22275.  According  to  the  Preamble:  “[t]he  purposes  of   the  proposed  rule  are  to  ensure  protection  of  our  nation’s   aquatic  resources  and  make  the  process  of  identifying  wa-­ ters  of  the  United  States”  less  complicated  and  more  effi-­ cient.”  FR  at  22188.  The  agencies  further  promise  that,  “[t]his   rule  will  result  in  more  effective  and  efficient  CWA  permit   evaluations  and  increased  certainty  and  less  litigation.”  FR  at   22190.  Under  the  proposed  rule,  (1)  all  tributaries,  including   those  that  are  either  perennial,  ephemeral,  or  intermittent;;   and  (2)  all  adjacent  waters,  including  adjacent  wetlands,   would  be  categorically  subject  to  federal  oversight  with  no   additional  analysis  required.  Additionally,  so-called  “other   waters”  would  be  included  on  a  case-by-case  basis.  The  key   here  is  the  term  “significant  nexus,”  language  first  used  by   Justice  Anthony  Kennedy  in  his  concurring  opinion  to  Ra-­ panos  v.  United  States.  547  U.S.  715  (2006).  If  any  of  those   waters  have  a  significant  nexus  to  those  navigable  waters   already  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  CWA,  they  are  now  in-­ cluded.   GCSAA  Resources  and  Deadlines GCSAA  operations  surveys In  2012,  GCSAA  began  a  series  of  surveys  aimed  at  gather-­ ing  in-depth  operational  data  for  the  golf  course  manage-­ ment  industry.  The  operations  surveys  provide  data  that  al-­ lows  superintendents  to  compare  their  facility  to  nationwide   and  regional  data  averages,  as  well  as  averages  by  facility   type  and  green  fee. You Get Survey  results: Cool Stuff Already  from  your Association 2012  Maintenance  Budget   Survey 2012  Capital  Budget  and   Labor  Survey  Report 2013  Cultivation  and  Cul-­ tural  Practices  Survey 2013  Technology  Survey The  purpose  of  this  rule  is  to  settle  40  years  of  debate  as  to   what  constitutes  waters  of  the  United  States.  But  in  fact,  the   new  policy  presents  an  aggressive  direction  for  EPA  and  the   Corps,  threatening  to  place  broad  areas  of  wetlands  and   streams  –  including  intermittent  streams  –  under  federal   scrutiny.  In  doing  so,  the  proposed  rule  would  have  a  major   impact  on  individuals  and  businesses  that  develop,  use,  or   change  land,  including  oil  and  gas  companies,  pipeline  oper-­ ators,  developers,  golf  courses  and  many  others. GCSAA  Grassroots  Network  -  Building  our  Grassroots   Army The  alert  addresses  important  issues  and  questions  includ-­ ing: Moving  from  a  traditional  definition  of  “navigable  waters”   to  waters  connected  by  a  “significant  nexus” Reach  of  the  proposed  rule:  Tributaries,  Adjacent  Waters   and  Other  Waters,  and  beyond What  does  and  does  not  constitute  a  “tributary”? What  about  ditches,  artificial  lakes,  or  ponds? How  close  is  adjacent? Will  the  definition  of  “other  waters”  be  interpreted  to  in-­ clude  everything  else? The  GCSAA  Grassroots  Network  is  a  new,  dedicated  group   of  GCSAA  members  who  want  to  engage  in  the  associa-­ tion's  government  relations  efforts.   Advocacy  is  one  of  the  most  powerful  ways  to  impact  public   policy.  Successful  association  advocacy  and  lobbying  ef-­ forts  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. Being  part  of  the  GCSAA  Grassroots  Network  gives  you  the   opportunity  to: --  Learn  about  legislative  and  regulatory  issues  affecting  the   golf  course  management  profession continued  on  page  9 7 8 GCSAA  launches  new  and  improved  Job  Board GCSAA  has  enhanced  its  popular  job  board,  making  it  easier   for  job  seekers  and  job  posters  to  connect.  Now  job  seekers   can  sign  up  for  daily  or  weekly  job  alerts  and  create  or  up-­ load  their  resume.  Employers  will  now  be  able  to  preview   their  job  listings  before  they  are  posted  and  include  company   profiles  and  logos  in  listings.  Visit  gcsaa.org/jobs  today Kevin  Doyle  -  continued  from  page  7 --  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 Upcoming  FREE  webcasts: Sept.  17:  Herbicide  Resistance  in  Turf:  An  Emerging   Issue  Facing  Golf  Course  Superintendents Sept.  25:  Soil  Physical  and  Chemical  Properties  –   The  Analogy  Webinar 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.   Oct.  8:  Today's  Turf  is  Creeping  Bentgrass Oct.  23:  Grow  Your  Own!  The  Value  in  Veggies Call  for  nominations The  following  offices  will  be  up  for  election  for  the  GCSAA   Board  of  Directors  at  the  2015  Annual  Meeting  in  San  Anto-­ nio,  Texas: President Vice  president Secretary/treasurer Director  (three  positions) The  deadline  for  nominations  for  the  2015  GCSAA   Board  of  Directors  is  July  1,  2014. Again,  if  I  can  be  of  any  assistance,  please  feel  free  to    con-­ tact  me.     Kevin  Doyle GCSAA  Field  Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org Follow  me  on  Twitter  @GCSAA_NE IDENTIFICATION  OF  TURF  DAMAGING  DISEASES  WORKSHOP Event  Date:    Tuesday,  July  29,  2014   Time:  9:00  AM  –  2:00  PM Location:    UMass  Amherst  Campus  Center  &  UMass  Joseph  Troll  Turf  Research  Center,   South  Deerfield,  MA Accurate  identification  of  turf  damaging  pests  is  the  first  step  toward  effective,  integrated  management.   Knowing  the  target  pest  is  key  to  understanding  the  biology  and  life  cycle,  determining  threshold  levels   for  damage,  and  making  informed  and  responsible  control  decisions.  UMass  Turf  Pathologist  Geunhwa   Jung  will  lead  this  session  focusing  on  the  identification  of  turf  disease  pathogens  common  in  the  North-­ east.  Diseases  covered  will  include  patch  diseases,  root  diseases,  stress  diseases,  dollar  spot,  snow   molds,  anthracnose,  red  thread  and  rusts.  Lecture  material  will  be  coupled  with  examination  of  turf  in  the   field,  and  IPM  considerations  and  resistance  management  will  be  highlighted. Up  to  4  pesticide  re-certification  contact  hours  have  been  requested  for  all  New  England  states,  as  have   education  credits  for  various  professional  turf  certifications. Pre-registration  is  required  as  space  is  limited.  The  registration  deadline  is  July  25,  2014. For  more  information  and  to  register  visit:   http://extension.umass.edu/turf/events/diseaseid 9 10 The Art of Conversation The  real  art  of  conversation  is  not  only  to  say  the  right  thing   at  the  right  place  but  to  leave  unsaid  the  wrong  thing  at  the   tempting  moment.  -  Dorothy  Nevill some  people  I’ve  met.    To  learn  about  their  hobbies,  pas-­ sions  and  talents  away  from  the  golf  course  has  been  a   pleasant  surprise.   Conversation  is  a  great  tool  which  not  only  helps  us  gauge   the  other  person's  personality,  attitude,  and  nature,  but  we   also  get  to  know  their  views  and  opinions  on  subjects  that   matter.  Not  many  people  understand  the  importance  of  a   good,  intelligent,  and  well  thought  out  conversation  and  take   it  for  granted.  People  focus  on  dressing  well  and  looking   good,  while  going  out  on  a  date  or  attending  a  party.  What   they  do  not  realize  is  that  even  superficial  beauty  and  exteri-­ or  glamor  won't  help  if  they  lack  presentable  and  polished   conversing  skills.  So,  the  truest  and  surest  way  to  impress   someone  is  to  be  able  enough  to  strike  up  a  good  conversa-­ tion. Rule  #3 What  should  you  talk  about?  Choose  an  appropriate  topic  for   the  conversation.  A  golden  rule  is  to  avoid  talking  about   things  that  can  make  the  other  person  uncomfortable.  You   can  decide  this  based  on  the  level  of  comfort  you  share  with   the  other  person.  On  the  other  hand,  there  are  a  variety  of   topics  that  can  lead  to  a  healthy,  interesting,  and  lively  con-­ versation.  Some  of  the  topics  that  can  be  used  safely  for  a   conversation  are  current  affairs,  music,  films,  books,  sports,   technology,  etc.  In  this  case  too,  make  sure  that  the  topic   you  have  selected  is  something  that  interests  the  other  per-­ son.  Only  if  he  or  she  seems  to  be  interested,  should  you   continue  talking  about  it.  If  the  other  person  seems  to  be  dis-­ interested,  move  your  conversation  to  some  other  topic  to   prevent  him  or  her  from  getting  bored. Of  course,  a  lot  of  things  do  fall  under  conversation  etiquette,   but  it  is  not  very  complicated.  Rather,  it  is  just  a  basic  combi-­ nation  of  good  manners.  Most  of  us  must  have  come  across   incidents  where  people  can  unintentionally  hurt  others'  feel-­ ings,  just  by  saying  inappropriate  words  at  the  wrong  time.   Conversation  etiquette  is  all  about  developing  an  under-­ standing  of  how  to  speak,  how  not  to  speak,  what  to  speak,   what  not  to  speak,  when  to  speak,  and  when  not  to  speak. Rule  #4 To  debate,  or  not  to?  Another  thing  that  one  should  try  avoid-­ ing  is  discussing  things  that  can  give  rise  to  a  debate.  Every-­ body  is  entitled  to  his  or  her  own  opinions.  It  is  not  necessary   that  your  views  and  opinions  would  match  and  complement   the  other's.  However,  this  does  not  mean  that  you  have  to   make  them  agree  to  your  point  of  view.  You  must  understand   that  people  have  the  right  to  have  their  opinions  and  even  if   you  are  right,  in  no  way  can  you  or  should  you  change  their   opinions.  So,  it  would  be  best  to  steer  away  from  such  con-­ versations,  if  you  think  that  it  would  cause  rifts  between  you   and  the  other  person. Rule  #1 How  loud?  Or  how  soft?  One  must  avoid  talking  too  loudly   while  conversing  with  someone.  This  is  because,  speaking   very  loudly  is  considered  to  be  unsophisticated  and  boister-­ ous.  However,  one  must  also  avoid  talking  in  a  very  low   voice,  as  you  don't  want  people  to  strain  themselves  to  hear   what  you’re  saying.  Your  tone  should  be  such  that  it  is  audi-­ ble  yet  calm,  composed,  and  pleasant.  Apart  from  the  way   you  speak,  the  way  you  laugh  also  says  a  lot  about  you.   While  laughing  too  loudly  is  considered  to  be  impolite,  snick-­ ering  or  covering  your  mouth  while  laughing  is  considered  as   social  inadequacy.  Also,  never  laugh  or  talk  while  you  are   chewing  food. Apart  from  all  this,  here  are  some  other  pointers:   Making  eye  contact  puts  you  across  as  confident.     Do  not  look  over  the  person’s  shoulder  to  see  who  else   may  be  in  the  general  area.    This  is  a  total  turnoff  and,  in   my  opinion,  puts  an  end  to  any  sincerity  and  interest.       Being  polite  makes  you  approachable.   Avoid  giving  unwanted  advice.    It  could  put  the  other  per-­ son  off.     Avoid  getting  into  arguments  that  might  cause  an  other-­ wise  interesting  conversation  to  come  to  an  end.   Rule  #2 Talk,  but  listen,  too.  You  must  have  surely  come  across  peo-­ ple  who  talk  only  about  themselves  during  a  conversation.   This  can  be  quite  annoying  for  the  other  party.  One  must   understand  that  a  conversation  is  when  two  people  talk  with   each  other.  Hence,  listening  to  the  other  person  is  as  im-­ portant  as  speaking.  A  good  way  of  starting  a  conversation  is   by  asking  questions  to  the  other  person.  The  questions   should  be  such  that  it  invites  engaging  and  interesting  re-­ plies  from  the  other  individual. It  is  crucial  to  keep  these  rules  in  mind  to  have  an  inter-­ esting  and  pleasant   conversation.   Conversation  etiquette  is  summed  up  perfectly  by  William   Shakespeare's  quote:  Conversation  should  be  pleasant  with-­ out  scurrility,  witty  without  affectation,  free  without  indecency,   learned  without  conceitedness,  novel  without  falsehood.   Even  though  our  occupation  revolves  around  golf  it  doesn’t   mean  that’s  all  we  can  talk  about.    At  least  I  hope  there’s   more  to  talk  about  than  just  golf  and  managing  turfgrass.     Surely  the  game  of  golf  is  important  and  is  what  occupies   most  of  our  time,  but  there’s  a  lot  more  in  the  world  to  talk   about.    I’ve  been  surprised  to  find  out  the  personal  history  of   By  Don  Hearn 11 12 April Meeting Photos - Cohasset Golf Club 8th Annual Bear Cup Challenge Foursome  on  tee  left  to  right  -  Steve  Thys,  Al  Vadala,         Scott  Lagana,  Keith  Tortorella Twosome  on  tee  left  to  right  -  Keith  Tortorella,  Al  Vadala Threesome  left  to  right  -  John  Bresnahan,  Tom  Harrington,           Matt  Lapinski Tournament  Results: The  Cape  Associa on  won  the  Bear  Cup  29  ½  to  24  ½ Foursome  on  green  left  to  right  -  Brian  Luccini,  Mike   Luccini,  Tom  Colombo,  Pete  Jacobson Photo  Credit:    Mark  Casey  and  Don  Hearn 13 14 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 15 Arysta  Life  Science Earn  Educa onal  Dollars  for  Your  GCSAA  Chapter Arysta  LifeScience  dona ng  to  Northeastern  Chapters  through  August  2014 Arysta  LifeScience  is  offering  superintendents  the  opportunity  to  generate funding  for  their  local  Golf  Course  Superintendents  Associa on  of  America (GCSAA)  chapters  by  purchasing  Arysta  LifeScience  products.  Funds  then  will be  used  throughout  the  Northeastern  United  States  to  support  ongoing educa on.  Arysta  LifeScience  will  make  financial  contribu ons  to  local  GCSAA chapters  based  on  a  percentage  of  proceeds  from  superintendents’  purchases  of DISARM®  Fungicide,  XONERATE®  Herbicide  and  ALOFT®  Insec cide  through August  2014. Superintendents  may  make  qualifying  purchases  during  two  select   me  periods: a  fall  purchase  period,  Sept.  2-Dec.  7,  2013;  and  an  in-season  purchase  period, Dec.  8,  2013-Aug.  31,  2014.  Purchases  through  Dec.  7,  2013,  will  generate  a  2% rebate  to  the  GCSAA  chapter  of  your  choice  (Premium  Value);  purchases  from Dec.  8,  2013-Aug.  31,  2014,  will  generate  a  1%  rebate  to  your  chapter  (Base Value). Addi onally,  superintendents  par cipa ng  in  this  program  must  be  GCSAA members  in  good  standing  from  one  of  the  following  chapters:  Connec cut,  New England,  Cape  Cod,  Rhode  Island,  New  Hampshire,  Vermont  or  Maine. To  learn  more  on  required  purchases  and  to  receive  program  enrollment  forms, visit  your  local  authorized  Arysta  LifeScience  distributor. For  addi onal  informa on,  contact  your  local  Northeast  GCSAA  Chapter  or Arysta  LifeScience  Northeast  Territory  Sales  Manager  Eric  Gerhartz,  phone 570/269-6061  or  email  eric.gerhartz@arysta.com. 16 17 DIVOT  DRIFT...  announcements  ...  educational  seminars  ...  job  opportunities  ...tournament  results...and  miscellaneous  items  of  interest  to  the  membership.! %((29(#+5+(1$! 7:;&<=/,=!(&=>?)! Federal  Registration  of  Nemacur  will  expire  on         October  6th  2014.  Existing  inventory  must  be  ap-­ plied  before  the  Federal  registration  expires.  Inven-­ tories  of  Nemacur  after  Oct.  6  2014  should  be  dis-­ posed  of  through  proper  channels.  Applications   cannot  be  legally  applied  after  Oct.6,  2014.Please   see  the  link  listed  below  for  further  details.  ! Our  condolences  are  extended  to  the  Johnson  family  on  the   sudden  passing  of  longtime  member  Doug  Johnson  on  May   19,  2014.    Doug  was  the  superintendent  at  Pine  Brook  Coun-­ try  Club  in  Weston,  MA  before  starting  his  own  management   company  known  as  Johnson  Golf  Management.  !In  addition   to  his  skill  as  a  superintendent,  he  was  the  1967  Massachu-­ setts  Junior  Amateur  Champion.! ! Our  condolences  are  extended  to  the  Deemer  family  on  the   passing  of  Marvin  Deemer  on  May  19,  2014.  !Marvin's  son,   Jerry,  is  the  owner  of  Country  Golf.  !Jerry  and  Country  Golf   are  well  known  in  this  area  and  have  done  extensive  renova-­ tions  to  many  courses  in  New  England.! ! http://www.regulations.gov/#! docketDetail;;D=EPA"HQ"OPP"2003"0200! SYNGENTA  BUSINESS  INSTITUTE  2014! ! Golf  course  superintendents  seeking  to  enhance  their  business   acumen  can  now  apply  for  the  2014    Syngenta  Business  Institute™   (SBI).  Through  SBI,  Syngenta  partners  with  the  nationally"ranked   Wake  Forest  University  School  of  Business  to  provide  superinten-­ dents  with  heightened  business  and  managerial  skills.! ! The  sixth  annual  SBI  will  take  place  Dec.  8"11,  2014,  in  Winston" Salem,  N.C.  Syngenta  receives  more  than  80  applications  annually   and  approximately  25  superintendents  are  chosen  to  attend  the   program.  ! ! Selected  participants  will  learn  business  management  practices   presented  by  Wake  Forest  University  faculty  including:  financial   management,  human  resources  management,  delegation  skills,   effective  communication,  negotiation  tactics  and  more.  To  be  con-­ sidered,  candidates  must  complete  the  application,  which  includes   an  essay  on  why  they  should  be  selected,  relevant  professional   experience  and  educational  background.  ! ! To  learn  more  about  the  Syngenta  Business  Institute  and  how  you   can  apply,  please  visit  GreenCastonline.com/SBI  or  contact  your   local  Syngenta  territory  manager.  ! Completed  SBI  applications  are  due  Tuesday,  Aug.  19,  2014.   Participants  will  be  notified  of  their  acceptance  into  the  2014           Syngenta  Business  Institute  class  in  October.  ! MASSACHUSETTS  GOLF  ECONOMY  MAKES  ! AN  IMPACT! The  Massachusetts  Golf  Association  (MGA)  released  an   economic  impact  study  on  May  22,  2014.  It’s  a  good  look  at   what’s  been  happening  with  golf  economically  over  the  past   few  years  and  has  lots  of  interesting  data.!  The  report  can  be   accessed  at  the  following  link:  ! http://www.massgolfeconomy.com/.! ! ! 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.  !!! ! GCSANE  Offers! ! Website  Banner  adver sing  at  ! ! ! ! ! !     ! www.gcsane.org  ! ! ! ! The  price  is  $500  for  one  year  which  will  be                             ! re"occurring  annually  from  your  first  billing  unless   ! otherwise  specified.! ! ! ! ! ! ! For  more  informa on,  please  contact  Jeff  Urquhart  ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! at  781"828"2953  or  jmar n101@gmail.com! 18! Please  Patronize  these  FRIENDS  of  the  ASSOCIATION Page  1 A.A.  Will  Materials  Corp. 198  Washington  St.,  Stoughton,  MA  02072-1748 Root  zone  mixes,  divot  mixes,  topdressing  blends,  bunker  sands,   cart  path  mixes,  bridging  stone,  &  hardscape  supplies.     Rob  Fitzpatrick    (800)  4-AA-WILL www.aawillmaterials.com The  Cardinals,  Inc. 166  River  Rd.,  PO  Box  520,  Unionville,  CT  06085 Golf  course  and  landscape  supplies.     John  Callahan,  Dennis  Friel    (800)  861-6256 Cavicchio  Greenhouses,  Inc. 110  Codjer  Lane,  Sudbury,  MA  01776 Annuals,  perennials,  garden  mums,  ground  covers,  loam,  &  mulch.         Darren  Young    (978)  443-7177 Agresource,  Inc. 100  Main  St.,  Amesbury,  MA  01913 Quality  Compost,  Soil  &  Mulch.   Tim  Gould,  Guy  Travers    (978)  388-5110   www.agresourceinc.com   Charles  C.  Hart  Seed  Co.,  Inc. 304  Main  St.,  Wethersfield,  CT  06109 Authorized  distributor  for  Bayer,  Syngenta,  Grigg  Brothers  foliar   fertilizers,  and  Aquatrols.   Specializing  in  custom  seed  blends. Robin  Hayes  (508)  237-2642   Dick  Gurski  (413)  531-2906   Mike  Carignan  (603)  540-2562 Agrium  Advanced  Technologies  Direct  Solutions Suppliers  of  Chemicals,  Fertilizer,  and  Grass  Seed Jim  Pritchard  (401)  259-8-5472 jpritchard@agriumat.com Glenn  Larrabee  (401)  258-3762 glarrabee@agriumat.com Country  Club  Enterprises PO  Box  670,  29  Tobey  Rd.,  W.Wareham,  MA  02676 Club  Car  golf  cars,  Carryall  utility  vehicles. Dave  Farina,  Keith  Tortorella,  Mike  Turner    (800)  662-2585 Allen’s  Seed   693  S.  County  Trail,  Exeter,  RI  02822 Specializing  in  quality  seed,  fertilizer,  chemicals,  and  related  golf   course  maintenance  supplies. Peter  Lund  (401)  474-8171 www.allensseed.com DAF  Services,  Inc. 20  Lawnacre  Rd.,  Windsor  Locks,  CT  06096 Custom  pumping  solutions.   Custom  pump  controls.   Complete   pump  service.   Serving  all  of  New  England.   Dick  Young  (860)  623-5207 Atlantic  Golf  and  Turf 9  Industrial  Boulevard,  Turners  Falls,  MA  01376 Specializing  in  agronomy  through  the  distribution  of  fertilizer,  seed   and  chemicals  throughout  New  England.   Chris  Cowan  (413)  530-5040,    Gregg  Mackintosh  (508)  525-5142,   Scott  Mackintosh  CPAg  (774)  551-6083 DGM  Systems 153A  Foster  Center  Road,  Foster,  RI  02825 Your  New  England  specialty  products  distributor:  Reelcraft,  POK,   Allen,  Kenyon,  Echo,  Carhartt      Office  (401)  647-0550 Manny  Mihailides  (401)  524-8999     David  Mihailides  (401)  742-1177 A-OK  Turf  Equipment  Inc. 1357  Main  St.,  Coventry,  RI  02816-8435 Lastec,  Tycrop,  Blec,  Wiedenmann,  Therrien,  Graden,  Sweep   & Fill,  Baroness, and  used  equipment.       Mike  Cornicelli  (401)  826-2584 DHT  Golf  Services 8  Meadow  Park  Road,  Plymouth,  MA  02360 Serving  the  GCSANE  for  over  20  years.    Planning  to  proposal  to   completion.    Golf  construction  and  irrigation  consulting.     Emergency  irrigation  repairs.    Dahn  Tibbett  (20  year  member),   Jaime  Tibbett    (508)746-3222          DHTGOLF.COM Arysta  Life  Science 15401  Weston  Parkway,  Suite  150,  Cary,  NC  27513 (919)  678-4870 Barenbrug  USA Great  in  Grass         10549  Hammond  Hill  Road,  East  Otto,  NY  14729 Bruce  Chapman,  Territory  Manager    (401)  578-2300 G.  Fialkosky  Lawn  Sprinklers PO  Box  600645.,  Newton,  MA  02460 Irrigation  services  to  golf  courses  throughout  New  England.     Gary  Fialkosky    (617)  293-8632 www.garyfialkoskylawnsprinklers.com BASF  Turf  &  Ornamental PO  Box  111,  West  Dennis,  MA  02670 “We  don’t  make  the  turf.    We  make  it  better.”     Pete  Jacobson  (919)  530-9062    peter.jacobson@basf.com Harrell’s  LLC 19  Technology  Drive,  Auburn,  MA  01501 Turf  &  Ornamental  supplies.    Chuck  Bramhall,  Mike  Kroian,   Mike  Nagle  (800)  228-6656 BACKED  by  BAYER   Building  on  an  already  solid  foundation  of  proven  products  to  help   you  succeed.        Brian  Giblin      (508)  439-9809  brian@bayer.com       www.backedbybayer.com   Hartney  Greymont 433  Chestnut  Street,  Needham,  MA  02492    www.hartney.com Hartney  Greymont  is  a  company  that  specializes  in  tree  care,  land-­ scape  services,  strategic  woodland  management  and  plant   healthcare.    Michael  Colman  (781)  727-7025 Scott  McPhee,  District  Manager  (617)  293-1112 Boston  Irrigation  Supply  Co.  (BISCO)   60  Stergis  Way,  Dedham,  MA  02026 New  England's  single  source  for  a  complete  line  of  irrigation  and   pumping  equipment  featuring  Rain  Bird,  plus  landscape  lighting,   drainage,  tools  and  all  related  accessories.   www.gobisco.com Andrew  Langlois,  Jay  Anderson  III,  Dan  Fuller,  Jeff  Brown,  Greg   Hennessy,  Chris  Russo      (800)  225-8006 continued  on  next  page 19 Please  Patronize  these  FRIENDS  of  the  ASSOCIATION Helena  Chemical  Company 101  Elm  Street,  Hatfield,  MA  01038    www.helenachemical.com National  distributors  of  all  your  turf  chemicals  and  fertilizers.     Extensive  line  of  Helena  Branded  wetting  agents,  foliars,   micronutrients  and  adjuvants.     Louis  Bettencourt,  CGCS  (978)  580-8166 Chris  Leonard  (339)  793-3705 Maltby  &  Company     30  Old  Page  Street,  P.O.  Box  364,  Stoughton,  MA  02072   Provides  expert  tree  pruning,  tree  removal  and  tree  planting  ser-­ vices.  Our  two  other  divisions  include  Natural  Tree  &  Lawn  Care,   which  treats  for    winter  moth  caterpillars,  ticks  and  mosquitoes  etc.   Forest  Floor  recycling  manufactures  color  enhanced  mulch  and   natural  composted  leaf  mulch.    For  more  information  or  to  speak   with  one  of  our  arborists  please  call  Bill  Maltby  at  (781)  344-3900 Hillcrest  Turf  Services P.O.  Box  767,  Medfield,  MA  02052 Mike  Parks    (617)  852-0479 Providing  specialty  cultural  services  to  golf  courses  and  sports  turf. Mayer  Tree  Service 9  Scots  Way,  Essex,  MA  01929 Your  one  source  tree  care  company.    Our  certified  arborists  special-­ ize  in  plant  health  care  as  well  as  tree  pruning  and  technical   removals.        Jeff  Thomas  (978)  768-7232 International  Golf  Construction  Co. 5  Purcell  Rd.,  Arlington,  MA  02474 Golf  course  construction.    Antonios  Paganis    (781)  648-2351;;   (508)  428-3022 McNulty  Construction  Corp. P.  O.  Box  3218,  Framingham,  MA  01705 Asphalt  paving  of  cart  paths,  walkways,  parking  areas;;  imprinted   asphalt.      John  McNulty    (508)  879-8875 Irrigation  Management  &  Services 21  Lakeview  Ave.,  Natick,  MA  01760 Irrigation  consultation,  design,  and  system  evaluation.   Bob  Healey,  ASIC,  CID    (508)  653-0625 MTE,  Inc.  –  Turf  Equipment  Solutions 118  Lumber  Lane,  Tewksbury,  MA  01864 New  England’s  source  for  equipment  sales,  service  and  parts.  New   and  pre-owned  mowers,  tractors,  attachments  and  much  more   from:  Jacobsen,  Turfco,  Smithco,  Ventrac,  Redexim,  Neary           Grinders,  Ryan,  Buffalo  Turbine,  Mahindra,  Husqvarna,  Gravely,   Standard,  Par-Aide  and  others.  Office:  (978)  654-4240.   Mark  Casey:  (617)  990-2427.  Matt  Lapinski:  (978)  551-0093 John  Deere  Landscapes Offering  our  customers  the  most  complete   line  of  products,  service  and  expertise  in  the   industry.      Ron  Tumiski    (800)  321-5325  x6219 Ken  Jones  Tire,  Inc. 71-73  Chandler  St.,  Worcester,  MA  01613 Distributor  of  tires  for  lawn  &  garden,  trucks,  cars,  industrial  equip-­ ment,  and  golf  cars.    Gerry  Jones    (508)  755-5255 Mungeam  Cornish  Golf  Design,  Inc. 195  SW  Main  Street,  Douglas, MA 01516 Golf  course  architects Office:  (508)  476-5630 Cell:  (508)  873-0103 Email: info@mcgolfdesign.com Contact:  Mark  A.  Mungeam,  ASGCA www.mcgolfdesign.com LaCorte  Equipment LaCorte  Equipment  is  your  premier  John  Deere  Golf  Distributor  in   the  Northeast.   Gale  Stenquist  (631)  727-8700 John  Winskowicz  (978)  471-8351 Bill  Rockwell  (508)  789-5293 Dan  Paradise  (978)  853-2916 Call  or  visit  our  website  at  www.lacorteequipment.com New  England  Specialty  Soils 435  Lancaster,  Street,  Leominster,  MA  01453 1mm.  Top  Dressing  Sand,  High  Density  Bunker  Sand,  Rootzone   Mixes,  Tee  Blends,  Divot  Mixes,  Bridging  Stone,  Cart  Path  Mix,   Infield  Mixes,  Inorganic  Amendments,  SLOPE  LOCK  Soil. Ed  Downing    (978)  230-2300     www.nesoils.com Larchmont  Engineering  &  Irrigation 11  Larchmont  Lane,  Lexington,  MA  02420 Offering  a  full  range  of  inventory  for  irrigation  drainage,  pumps,   fountains  and  landscape  lighting  products  and  services  for  all  of   your  residential  and  commercial  needs.     (781)  862-2550      Susan  Tropeano, Tim  Fitzgerald  tim@larchmont-eng.com   Lazaro’s  Golf  Course  Supplies  &  Accessories   dba  Hammond  Paint  and  Chemical  Co.,  Inc. 738  Main  St.,  Suite  223,  Waltham,  MA  02154 Complete  line  of  golf  course  accessories;;    Standard,  Par  Aide,   Eagle  One.    Joe  Lazaro  (781)  647-3361 New  England  Turf P.O.  Box  777,  West  Kingston,  RI  02892 Phone:  (800)  451-2900  or    Ernie  Ketchum  (508)  364-4428;;   Mike  Brown  (508)  272-1827   Website:  www.newenglandturf.com NMP  Golf  Construction  Corp. 25  Bishop  Ave.,  Ste.  A-2,  Williston,  VT  05495 Golf  course  construction.      Mario  Poirier    (888)  707-0787 Maher  Services 71  Concord  Street,  N.  Reading,  MA  01864   Well  drilling,  pump  service  and  well  maintenance   Peter  Maher      cell:  (781)  953-8167  or    (978)  664-WELL  (9355)     Fax  (978)  664-9356    www.maherserv.com Northeast  Golf  Company Golf  Course  Architectural/Consultation  Services 118  Beauchamp  Drive,  Saunderstown,  RI  02874   Robert  McNeil  (401)  667-4994 Northeast  Golf  &  Turf  Supply   6  Dearborn  Road,  Peabody,  MA  01960 Complete  line  of  Golf  Course,  Landscape  &  Lawn  Care   Construction  and  Maintenance  Supplies Tom  Rowell  (978)  317-0673 MAS  Golf  Course  Construction  LLC 60  Hope  Ave.,  Ste.  107,  Waltham,  MA  02453 Fulfilling  all  your  renovation  and  construction  needs.     www.masgolfconstruction.com    Matthew  Staffieri  (508)  243-2443 continued  on  next  page 20 Please  Patronize  these  FRIENDS  of  the  ASSOCIATION North  Shore  Hydroseeding 20  Wenham  St.,  Danvers,  MA  01923 Hydroseeding  and  erosion  control  services. Brian  King    (978)  762-8737    www.nshydro.com Tree  Tech,  Inc. 6  Springbrook  Rd.,  Foxboro,  MA  02035 Foxboro,  Wellesley,  Fall  River      Andy  Felix  (508)  543-5644 Full  service  tree  service  specializing  in  zero  impact  tree  removal,   stump  grinding,  tree  pruning  and  tree  risk  assessments  by  our  team   of  Certified  Arborists. On-Course  Golf  Inc.,  Design/Build 16  Maple  Street,  Acton,  MA  01720 We  serve  all  your  remodeling  and  renovation  needs.  You  can  trust   your  project  with  us!      We  make  you  look  good!     Sean  Hanley  (978)  337-6661    www.on-coursegolf.com   Tuckahoe  Turf  Farms,  Inc. P.  O.  Box  167,  Wood  River  Junction,  Rl  02894 Joe  Farina  (774)  260-0093   Putnam  Pipe  Corp. 90  Elm  St.,  Hopkinton,  MA  01748 Underground  water,  sewer,  &  drain  pipe  and  fittings-Erosion  and   sediment  control  material.  24-hour  service.     David  Putnam    (508)  435-3090 Turf  Products  Corp. 157  Moody  Rd.,  Enfield,  CT  06082 Distributors  of  Toro  irrigation  &  maintenance  equipment  and  other   golf-related  products.    Tim  Berge,  Dave  Beauvais,  Nat  Binns,   Andy  Melone    (800)  243-4355 Read  Custom  Soils 125  Turnpike  St.,  Canton,  MA  02021 Custom  soil  blending,  top  dressing  sands,  Root  zone  blends,  “early   green”  black  sand,  divot  &  cart  path  mixes.     Terry  Driscoll,  Garrett  Whitney    (888)  475-5526 Valley  Green 14  Copper  Beech  Drive,    Kingston,  MA  02364 Phone:  (413)  533-0726  Fax:  (413)  533-0792     "Wholesale  distributor  of  turf  products" Winding  Brook  Turf  Farm Wethersfield,  CT  06109 Scott  Wheeler,  Mike  Krudwig,  Sam  Morgan    (800)  243-0232 Select  Source 3208  Peach  Street,  Erie,  PA  16508 National,  full  line  manufacturer  and  wholesaler  of  turf, ornamental  and  specialty  chemical  products. Mike  Blatt,  Northeast  Territory  Manager  (814)  440-7658 WinField 29  Gilmore  Drive  -  Unit  C,  Sutton,  MA  01590 Using  industry-leading  insights  to  provide  you  with  the  products  that   help  you  win.   Jim  Favreau    (978)  815-9810,  Chris  Bengtson  (978)  360-0981   Slater  Farms  (Holliston  Sand  Products) P.  O.  Box  1168,  Tifft  Rd.,  Slatersville,  RI  02876 USGA  recommended  topdressing,  root-zone  mixes,  compost,  pea   stone,  angular  &  traditional  bunker  sand.     Bob  Chalifour,  CGCS  (Ret.)    (401)  766-5010    Cell:  (860)  908-7414 Sodco  Inc. P.  O.  Box  2,  Slocum,  Rl  02877 Bluegrass/Fescue,  Bluegrass/Rye,  Bluegrass/Fescue/Rye,               Bentgrass.    Sean  Moran,  Pat  Hogan    (800)  341-6900 Southwest  Putting  Greens  of  Boston P.O.  Box  827,  Westford,  MA  01886 Synthetic  turf,  tee  lines,  practice  greens,  outdoor  and  indoor   practice  facilities.    Douglas  Preston    (978)  250-5996 Stumps  Are  Us  Inc. 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