November 2015 President’s Message Dear fellow GCSANE members: We're well into the 9th inning of our 2015 golf season and I wanted to pass along some important messages, thanks, and well deserved recognition to many of our members and colleagues. For the past two months in particular I've had the pleasure of visiting and playing many of our region's finest golf courses. I must say our members have demonstrated why we continually rank at or near the top of the heap when it comes to providing the finest golfing conditions being offered anywhere on the map. Given most of us started the 2015 season behind the proverbial 8 ball, it's amazing to see where our operations are today after just 6 short months of growing season. I'd like to pass on collective congratulations to our entire membership for these accomplishments. Operationally, GCSANE continues to perform ahead of expectations on many fronts. Our recent scholarship and benevolence tournament was a huge success, netting well over $15,000, all of which will be deposited into our S and B fund. I'd also like to recognize the Winchendon School for their generous contribution to our S and B fund. The Winchendon School annually hosts a fundraiser tournament in memory of their late superintendent, Dave Comee, who was a loyal and long-time member of GCSANE. Proceeds from the Dave Comee tournament are donated directly to our S and B fund, which helps our member’s families in times of hardship or for continuing education needs. Recent GCSANE events of note include the assistant’s appreciation day which was held at Nehoiden Golf Club with GCSANE member John Ponti our host for the day. The lunch and learn irrigation seminar hosted by GCSANE member Greg Cormier and Nashawtuc Country Club was a sellout and great success. Our education chairman, Brian Skinner, mentioned Charles Jennings of the Spears Company put on a solid two hour informational session which was very well received by all those who attended. Special thanks also go out to Bob Healey and Don Hearn for facilitating this event. Our government relations chair Peter Rappoccio has been busy keeping GCSANE at the forefront of many regulatory issues which may impact our operations. Most notably, are the new phosphorous regulations recently passed at the state level. Peter is working with a committee of industry experts who visited the MDAR offices in an effort to help both the MDAR and our industry professionals implement and interpret the new regulations. Upcoming events include our December meeting which will be held at Patriot Place Renaissance Hotel in Foxboro on December 7. Brian Skinner has put together a very exciting day with special guest speaker Herb Stevens, the skiing weatherman. Herb's quick bio is as follows: "Herb Stevens has been the chief meteorologist for the NBC affiliate in Albany, New York, one of the original on-camera meteorologists for The Weather Channel, and The Skiing Weatherman, a syndicated snow report segment that aired for 27 years in more than 30 eastern television markets and on numerous web sites. He also has been an on-course commentator for the PGA TOUR NETWORK on Sirius/XM radio. A former PGA Tour caddy and competitor in the U.S. and British Amateur Championships, Stevens received his B.S. degree in Meteorology from Penn State in 1975. Thirteen years ago, Stevens combined his loves of weather and golf and created Grass Roots Weather, a forecasting service for golf course superintendents." In addition to Herb's presentation the December meeting will feature an overview of our new proposed bylaw changes presented by Jim Fitzroy and a fantastic raffle. Mark this event down on your calendar as it should be a very fun filled and informative day for all those who attend. Along with the meeting call you will be receiving an electronic copy of the new proposed bylaw changes which will be covered in Jim's presentation. We will also have printed copies of the proposed bylaws on hand for review prior to the discussion. Our annual meeting will return to Fenway Park on January 11, 2016. Based on the feedback we received from the GCSANE membership following last year's event, we decided an encore event at Fenway was in order for 2016. The final details will be out in the coming weeks, but I hope you'll all make the effort to attend once again, as last year's event was a sellout and huge success. Enjoy this great fall weather we're experiencing as it certainly won't last. I look forward to seeing many (or all) of you at one of our upcoming events.  Best Regards, Michael D. Luccini CGCS GCSANE President GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Michael Luccini, CGCS Franklin Country Club 672 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 508-528-6110 Fax: 508-528-1885 Email: Mluccini@franklincc.com 2016 Assistant Tournament By John Ponti VICE PRESIDENT David W. Johnson Wianno Club 155 West Street, Osterville, MA 02655 508-428-6981 Email: Djohnson.wgc@gmail.com TREASURER Jason VanBuskirk Stow Acres Country Club 58 Randall Road, Stow, MA 01775 978-568-1100 ext. 121 Email: jvanbuskirk@stowacres.com SECRETARY Jeffrey Urquhart Milton Hoosic Club 70 Green Lodge Street, Canton, MA 02021 781-828-2953 Fax 781-828-3220 Email: jmartin101@gmail.com TRUSTEE - Membership Kris Armando Sassamon Trace Golf Course 233 South Main Street, Natick, MA 01760 508-745-8555 Email: karmando8@gmail.com TRUSTEE - Scholarship & Benevolence David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 617-789-4631 Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com TRUSTEE - Government Relations Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Email: gcs@concordcc.org TRUSTEE - Affiliate Ed Downing New England Specialty Soils 435 Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA 01453 978-230-2300 Email: eddowning@me.com FINANCE CHAIRMAN Donald D’Errico Spring Valley Country Club 25 Tiot Street, Sharon, MA 02067 508-530-2113 Email: donny@springvalleycountryclub.com GOLF CHAIRMAN John Ponti Nehoiden Golf Club 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 781-283-3240 Email: jponti@wellesley.edu Photo courtesy of Mark Casey, MTE On October 6th the GCSANE Assistants tournament was held at Nehoiden Golf Club. The event format was a four man scramble. The day began rainy and dismal but ended sunny and pleasant. We started the day with a nice breakfast and gathered to talk and drink coffee. We pushed the start time back an hour to let the weather pass. The sun came out, the skies cleared, and we began the day. Fierce competition ensued. The round went fast, and we adjourned for a great meal that consisted of ribs, chicken, stuffed eggplant, pasta salad, green salad and assorted dessert. Following lunch, we had an impromptu round robin corn hole match and enjoyed assorted beverages from Cisco brewers. This day would not have been possible without our sponsors. The marquee sponsor was Chris Petersen from Tom Irwin Inc. An absolutely gorgeous Viking rain suit was donated as a raffle prize by Jeff Brown, from Northeast Golf & Turf Supply. Mark Casey from MTE and Mike Turner from Country Club Enterprises generously sponsored cash prizes for long drive and closest to the pin contests. Last but certainly not least, a very special thank you to the hardest working man in show business, our Association Manager Don Hearn, for everything he does for us.  EDUCATION CHAIRMAN Brian F. Skinner, CGCS Bellevue Golf Club 320 Porter Street, PO Box 760661 Melrose, MA 02176 781-665-3147 Fax 781-665-1019 Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN Greg Cormier, CGCS Nashawtuc Country Club 1861 Sudbury Road, Concord, MA 01742 978-369-5704 Email: gcormier@nashawtuc.com RESULTS OF THE DAY 1st Place Dave Gaetano, Hatherly CC Paul French, Norfolk GC Alex Martin, Blue Hill CC Greg Pinto, LeBaron Hills CC 2nd Place Craig Resley, Franklin CC Dave Devin, Halifax CC Shaun Allen, Milton Hoosic Club John Matte, Robt. T. Lynch GC PAST PRESIDENT Mark Gagne Walpole Country Club 233 Baker Street, Walpole, MA 02081 508-294-5326 Fax: 508-668-9969 Email: Mgagne@walpolecc.org ASSOCIATION MANAGER Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 774-430-9040 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 publication are those of the author and/ or person quoted, and may not represent the position of GCSANE. Information contained in this publication may be used freely, in whole or in part, without special permission as long as the true context is maintained. We would appreciate a credit line. Long Drives: Matt Brennick, Hatherly CC Craig Resley, Franklin CC Closest to the Hole: Connor Kuehl, Kernwood CC 2 Thoughts From Your Association Manager The New England Superintendent Championship was held October 13, at the Misquamicut Club in Westerly, Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents Association hosted this year’s event and made special efforts to make all the players feel welcome. The GCSA of New England team was represented by players who qualified earlier this year at the August meeting at Wayland Country Club. Team members were Bob Dembek, Lexington Golf Club; Tim Crane, Marlborough Country Club; Mike Luccini, Franklin Country Club; Jim Fitzroy, Retired; Steve Murphy, Gannon Golf Club; Matt Lapinski, MTE; Garrett Whitney, Read Custom Soils; and Carl Teschke, Amherst Golf Club. The team finished in third place.  From left: Greg Bennett, David Stowe, Kathy Comee, Megan Comee, Robert English The Misquamicut Club - Photo by Jim Fitzroy By Don Hearn The Dave Comee Gazebo The Dave Comee Memorial Turkey Shoot was again played at the Winchendon School Golf Club, October 11, 2015. This event is played in memory of Dave Comee, longtime superintendent of the club who passed away suddenly in October 2011. The members of the club and friends of Dave and the Comee family have hosted this event the past four years with the Winchendon School donating $2000.00 each year to the Scholarship and Benevolence Fund of the Association. This is a very thoughtful and generous way for friends and the school to remember Dave and the many years he served as a member of the Scholarship and Benevolence Committee of the GCSA of New England. Pictured above is a gazebo on the course dedicated to the memory of Dave with the plaque memorializing his contributions to the club. Some of the people involved with the success of the event are pictured in the above top photo. Greg Bennett, General Manager and Director of Golf Operations, and his team set up the course for a day of fun and challenging obstacles to navigate. David Stowe, Chairman of The Scholarship and Benevolence Committee captained a GCSA of New England team comprised of playing partners Bob Healey, Mike Hermanson and Don Hearn. Kathy Comee and daughter Megan represented the Comee family. Robert English represented the Winchendon School. It’s gratifying to have the friends of Dave and the Winchendon School care enough to donate the event’s proceeds to our Association. This donation will be used to sponsor scholarships for family of members of our Association and provide assistance to members who may need some financial support. 3 Nashawtuc Outreach With the golf course closed and The Nashawtuc staff in full swing with aeration and top dressing processes, Superintendent Greg Cormier, CGCS stepped away for a brief time to conduct a site visit from the Minuteman High School. Instructors Sarah Ard and Peter Kelleher, (former staff member at Indian Ridge and Turner Hill) escorted their freshman and junior class on Wednesday October 21st, to observe the aeration process and learn about the golf industry as a career option. The students received a tour of the facility, explanation of the Environmental Management Center and recycling wash station and an introduction to the golf course equipment and horticulture operations. Greg fielded questions on the purpose of aeration and top dressing, and explained to the students the many positions and paths to enter the golf course industry.  By Mark Casey, MTE 4 5 Kevin Doyle - GCSAA Updates I had just arrived at Long Meadow Golf Club for the GCSA of New England board meeting in advance of the nine-hole golf and membership meeting. I was in a great mood as the facility holds a special place in my past. I had caddied in the Lowell City Tournament for a family friend in my youth (about a thousand years ago), and grew up not too far away in Dracut, Massachusetts. Oh, and it wasn’t far from home. The buzzing noise going off in the lounge area when I walked in was, well, alarming! As the door closes behind me, a staff member scurries past on his way onto the golf course carrying an automated external defibrillators (AED). Another staff member can be heard telling someone on the phone “we have a man down.” Minutes later, an ambulance can be seen following a utility vehicle onto the property. I was to learn later that it was a well-liked, long time member who went into cardiac arrest on the first hole. He was in “touch-and-go” condition when the ambulance finally left. My thoughts were with him the entire day, and still are as I write this article, but I am not looking to dwell on the seriousness of the member’s health issue. What I do want to elaborate on are a few key items that may have saved his life: The alarm: There was no doubt about what was happening. The alarm was indeed to alert staff that there was an emergency taking place. The plan: One of the Long Meadow board members joined our group after the meeting portion had concluded and we had a chance to chat. It was then that I learned that Long Meadow does indeed have a plan for medical emergencies, and that the staff have had drills in the recent past. The AED: It was my understanding through comments of those with knowledge of the situation, that the AED was utilized. What an asset. I would really like this situation to raise awareness to you and your facilities. What would happen if this were to occur at your course? Is there a plan in place? Are there personnel on staff that are trained in CPR and the operation of an AED? Is there an AED on the property? If the clubhouse is an answer to any of the above then please answer another question; who is most likely to encounter a member or patron under medical duress while playing golf, the clubhouse staff or grounds staff? Are you trained to handle such a situation, is your assistant? Is the cost of training a question or issue? If so, what is the value your facility places on the safety of your membership or customers, because you or someone on your staff may very well be the one to respond to a golfer in need of medical assistance first! In the last issue of The Newsletter, I opined about the opportunity to utilize the staff to plan for success in the 2016 season. Perhaps within that SCOR plan development – under “opportunities” – CPR/AED training and safety plan procedures should be added. I am truly hopeful that Long Meadow’s alarm, plan and AED provided one of their members a fighting chance today. My thoughts and prayers are with him. GCSAA Resources and Deadlines you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already: IPM Planning Guide for your facility Put some winter hours to VERY good use by developing an Integrated Pest Management plan for your OWN FACILITY. GCSAA's IPM Planning Guide can help you through the process of building a comprehensive IPM plan specific to your facility. A great way to involve your assistant, ownership or membership in the environmental planning of your course. Learn how to get started here! GCSAA Waters Of The US (WOTUS) Resources The WOTUS rule went into effect on August 28, 2015 and as of October 2nd fell under a Federal Court Injunction! Recent changes made to the Clean Water Act are not in affect at this time, but be aware, you may still need federal permits as the rule was written before the EPA/US Army Corp of Engineers rule changes were implemented! For more information visit the GCSAA WOTUS landing page here. Registration open for 2016 Golf Industry Show GCSAA members can now register for the 2016 Golf Industry Show, Feb. 6-11 in San Diego. Visit golfindustryshow.com to learn more. GCSAA Delegates Meeting Special thanks to Greg Cormier, CGCS, of Nashawtuc CC for taking the time to represent the GCSA of New England at the recent Chapter Delegates meeting in Kansas City, MO/ Lawrence, KS. For a day and a half Cormier was given updates on programs and initiatives that GCSAA offers now or will offer in the future. Input was given by Cormier and the other 89 members in attendance to better enhance the value to the local chapter members. Here are the links to several items discussed during the meetings: Member Standards, Equipment Technicians classification, and Grassroots Ambassadors. For more information on these, and other GCSAA related items contact Greg Cormier or your field staff member for more details.  Upcoming FREE webcasts: Dec. 2: Factors that Affect Pesticide Fate and Behavior on the Golf Course Dec. 8: Turfgrass & K – Reviewing the Relationship Dec. 10: It's Your Career: What are you going to say about it? Dec. 16: GDDs for PGR Applications and ReApplications Dec. 17: Electrical Technology - Equipment Management Series 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 6 7 Chapter Delegates Meeting Re-Cap By Greg Cormier, CGCS 2. GCSAA.org is going to be redesigned to make it easier to navigate and less crowded with information on the home page. On October 27th I represented the GCSA of New England at the Chapter Delegates Meeting at GCSAA Headquarters in Lawrence, KS. It just happened to be during games 1 and 2 of the World Series. It was fun seeing the excitement among Royals fans and it reminded me of the excitement I felt as a Red Sox fan during the 2004 World Series. After spending two days with the GCSAA Board, GCSAA Staff, and delegates from 98 chapters across the country, I can tell you that the association is, in my opinion, well-run and looking at a bright future. I guess I had to see the inner workings for myself, and meet the people who work for our association face to face, before I could realize all of the value our association brings to its members. I spent time with other superintendents who have jobs just like all of us, but also volunteer their time to try and help the rest of the industry. Some of the topics discussed included changes to membership categories, standards and service point criteria. Some of the highlights which will be voted on this February at the annual meeting in San Diego include: 3. GCSAA has almost 200 Grassroots Ambassadors and the goal is to reach over 500 to have a superintendent assigned to each member of congress. There are still spots available in MA. 4. GCSAA is working on developing Best Management Practice Templates (BMP's) for us to use at our facilities. It will be crucial for all of us to have a drought plan, IPM plan, Water Management Plan, and others already completed when we face more regulations and proposed laws in the future. 5. GCSAA is looking for more members. (Just like our local chapter is and many of our clubs are). If you sign up a member you will receive a $50 gift certificate which can be used at GCSAA.org, including registering for GIS. 1. Eliminating the "SM" category and replacing it with "Class B" 6. There will be a new video launched in 2016 for the "Thank a Superintendent Campaign". 2015 was successful at bringing attention to our industry. Several members reported being thanked by their golfers. 2. Changing requirements to achieve class "A" status. The goal is to get everyone to Class A. All you need is 3 years of experience as a Golf Course Superintendent, a pesticide license, and some educational credits based on how much formal education you have. In a nutshell, it is simple if you WANT to do it. 7. GCSAA has been building relationships with the USGA, PGA of America, National Golf Course Owners Association and Club Managers Association. These organizations are now more aware of the value that a superintendent brings to a golf facility. They are going to continue to strengthen these relationships in the future. 3. By-law changes to accommodate new member categories Other highlights that I took home include the following: 8. The GCSAA job board has a new look and is being used more by industry employers. Listing salary is now optional. It used to be required and now more jobs are being posted because of this change. 1. There is a new Equipment Manager membership available from GCSAA and it is FREE through the end of 2015. Beginning in 2016 the cost will be $95 per year. For less than the cost of one replacement part, it opens the door to a wealth of valuable information for your mechanic, technician, or equipment manager to utilize. Any new member of GCSAA gets a free Full-Conference registration for GIS as well. If anyone has any questions about GCSAA and the direction the association is headed, please contact our Field Staff Representative, Kevin Doyle at kdoyle@gcsaa.org.  8 9 What’s Your Personal Brand? 1. Creating an impact Your impact on others happens in three stages:  The immediate impact: when they see you, before you've even opened your mouth.  During the initial conversation: what you say and how you say it, how you build rapport.  After the conversation: how you follow through and develop the relationship. An essential part of networking is to be memorable — for the right reasons. This means recognizing and developing your personal brand so that you can network effectively. To me, the terms “branding” and “networking” sound somewhat pretentious, but they’re buzzwords we associate with who we are, or what something represents, and socializing to convey our brand. A brand is often described as a "collection of perceptions" people have of a product, service or organization — it is what sticks in their minds and helps them make buying and personal decisions. But people don't only have perceptions about products, services and organizations — they also develop a collection of perceptions about the people they meet. 2. Raising your profile Whatever you put out there in terms of your brand will dictate how you are remembered, recognized and ultimately recommended by and to other people. 3. Enabling your contacts to inform and connect you Only if your contacts are clear about who you are and what you are trying to achieve, and they trust you enough, will they be able and willing to pass you the information you are looking for or be interested in your product. I would say we all have a personal brand that influences other people's decisions about whether to do business or associate with us. This personal brand has a powerful impact not only on the people we meet, but other people within their networks, too. People talk about us just as they talk about products, services and organizations. Identifying and communicating your brand is an essential ingredient of successful networking. If you are working with others as part of a company, club, course or team, then the personal brands of all these individuals will determine how your company, club, course or team brand is formed. When you consider that research suggests that word-ofmouth recommendation has a far greater influence (more than 80%) over how an individual makes a purchase than other forms of marketing, you can start to appreciate the potential impact of your own brand. But how do you recognize what your personal brand is, and how can you shape it so that you influence other people positively? How do you promote your brand? Once you've identified your personal brand — and you are comfortable with it — you need to get it to market. It's best to do this in a way that emphasizes your brand qualities. For example, as a golf facility management expert, you need to demonstrate your expertise — it's not enough to simply say, "this is what I am." How do I know what my personal brand is? In his book Brand it Like Beckham, Andy Milligan outlines the key factors of David Beckham's brand. This is split into his public and private "self" and what he is known for in each area. In his private brand (which is anything but private!) are his roles as son, father and husband; his public brand includes celebrity, footballer and fashion icon. These are the core elements of what has become a successful brand combining the "ordinary East London boy" with the more exceptional professional footballer and celebrity. But there are other characteristics, too, including David Beckham's values, motivations, ambitions, personality, interests and connections, as well as more visible qualities such as his appearance and communication style. Here are some of the things you need to do.  Be an expert: Gather as much knowledge as possible about the management of your facility.  Share your expertise: This may mean offering free advice or information, or mentoring or coaching, or pointing people in the right direction for their own networking. This also means supporting your assistants to help them grow and become recognized in our industry.  Be well connected and connect other people: You really need to be walking the talk — that means being seen at events, moving around with ease, and being able to connect with people.  Keep your brand fresh: Every brand needs to be kept fresh and relevant. Your brand needs to reflect changes in your industry and changes in your own goals or ambitions. You can change your personal brand — it is your brand after all — so you need to grasp it, make sure it's what you want it to be and then get it out there, working for you and your industry or profession.  What is probably most important about this model of personal brand is that it is broader than David Beckham's professional reputation alone. It recognizes that the whole person needs to be considered when identifying a personal brand. Why should you care about your brand? There are three key areas where your own and others' awareness of your brand can help (or hinder) in networking. By Don Hearn 10 11 November Golf Meeting at Long Meadow Golf Club Our November meeting was held in Lowell at Long Meadow Golf Club. Joe Gallagher was our host superintendent. The 9-hole meeting with lunch following golf was a great day enjoyed by all who attended. The weather was perfect and Joe and his staff did an excellent job preparing the golf course. The food and beverage team put on a delicious buffet lunch and were very happy to host our association. A member of the club sponsored an open bar during lunch which was also appreciated by the attendees. 12 13 Defending Your Income: http://www.defendyourincome.org A cool site to aid in understanding Disability Income protection 14 Highland Financial Group Vincent Cahill 781-248-1794 vinnyins@hotmail.com and Donna Walsh 781-237-8332 Donna.Walsh@axa-advisors.com 15 DIVOT DRIFT... announcements ... educational seminars ... job opportunities ...tournament results...and miscellaneous items of interest to the membership. ANNOUNCEMENTS SCHEDULE Board Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Registration 9:30 - 10:30 AM Membership Meeting and Bylaws overview 10:30 - Noon Lunch Noon - 1:00 PM Speaker 1:00 - 1:45 PM Herb Stevens, "How weather impacts our business: Let's talk about it!" Our condolences are extended to the Heroian family on the unexpected passing of Gail Heroian on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Gail was the wife of Dave Heroian, long time superintendent at Myopia Hunt Club who died in October 2014. Gail is survived by her two sons, Adam Heroian and Alexander Heroian of Ipswich, MA. Our condolences are extended to Paul Jamrog and family on the passing of Paul’s father, John F. Jamrog, who passed away on November 11, 2015. Paul is an Account Manager for Central Turf & Irrigation Supply. Raffle, Patriots Cheerleaders autograph session and Patriot's Hall of Fame visit after speaker. 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 advertising to better your company, wow what an offer. COST - does not include Hall of Fame visit Non retiree $55.00 Retiree $30.00 Dress Code: Business casual (collared shirt, no jeans) REGISTRATION DEADLINE Noon Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Click here to register DECEMBER MEETING JANUARY MEETING We wanted to inform you that we will be returning to Fenway Park again next year for the The first indoor meeting of the season will be held December 7, 2015 at the Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place in Foxboro, MA. 2016 Annual Meeting on January 11th. The Board of Directors feels this venue provides an exciting and professional environment to conduct business. Due to the overwhelming response of over 130 members in attendance last year, we feel this would be a great opportunity for even more members to attend this year. With the rich history of Fenway Park, we expect those who missed out last year will want to make it to this meeting. This meeting should have something for everyone. In addition to the regular business of the Association, presentation of the proposed bylaws will be made. This will be an opportunity to hear what changes are being proposed and the reason for the changes. Our speaker will be Herb Stevens, also know as the Skiing Weatherman. In addition to his meteorological background he has been a caddie on the PGA Tour and a competitor in both the US and British Amateur Championships Our tentative agenda is as follows: 9:00 - 10:00 Board Meeting 10:00 - 11:00 Past Presidents Meeting 10:00 - 11:00 Registration and pictures with Wally 11:00 - 12:30 Annual Meeting 12:30 - 1:30 Buffet lunch with open bar 1:30 - 2:30 Education (speaker to be confirmed) 2:30 - 3:00 Monster Raffle 3:00 One hour Fenway Park tour This will also be the meeting where coats for those less fortunate will be collected by Jeff Urquhart. Jeff has been doing this for a number of years and he encourages you to do what you can to help support this attempt to help someone who is in need. More details will be sent to the membership. 16 Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION Page 1 Agresource, Inc. 100 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913 Quality Compost, Soil & Mulch. Dave Harding office: (978) 388-5110 cell: (978) 904-1203 www.agresourceinc.com Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. 110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776 Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground covers, loam, & mulch. Darren Young (978) 443-7177 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 Chris Bengtson (401) 474-4110 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 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 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, Scott Mackintosh CPAg (774) 551-6083, Michelle Maltais (401) 835-0287 Crop Protection Services Suppliers of Chemicals, Fertilizer, and Grass Seed (978) 685-3300 www.cpsagu.com A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. 1357 Main St., Coventry, RI 02816-8435 Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, Baroness, and used equipment. 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Steve Boucini, Representative 508-561-4079 sboucini@gmail.com www.ezlocator.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 Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles 724 MacArthur Boulevard, Pocasset, MA 02559 E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles Doug Hopper (401) 787-0514 BACKED by BAYER Building on an already solid foundation of proven products to help you succeed. Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 brian.giblin@bayer.com John Bresnahan (413) 374-4102 john.bresnahan@bayer.com www.backedbybayer.com 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 Beals and Thomas, Inc. 144 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 and 32 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 Civil Engineers - Landscape Architects - Land Surveyors - Planners - Environmental Specialists Contact: Sarah Stearns, 508-366-0560, sstearns@bealsandthomas.com Beals and Thomas specializes in golf course site design services including irrigation pond analysis and design, drainage and utility improvements, permitting, hydrogeologic evaluations, construction administration, boundary and topographic surveys, master planning and project design. Harrell’s LLC 19 Technology Drive, Auburn, MA 01501 Turf & Ornamental supplies. Chuck Bramhall (508) 400-0600, Jim Cohen (978) 337-0222, Mike Kroian (401) 265-5353, Mike Nagle (508) 380-1668 Hartney Greymont 433 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492 www.hartney.com Hartney Greymont is a company that specializes in tree care, landscape services, strategic woodland management and plant healthcare. Michael Colman (781) 727-7025 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Rd., PO Box 520, Unionville, CT 06085 Golf course and landscape supplies. John Callahan (860) 916-3947, Dennis Friel (617) 755-6558 continued on next page 17 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 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 Maltby & Company 30 Old Page Street, P.O. Box 364, Stoughton, MA 02072 Provides expert tree pruning, tree removal and tree planting services. 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 Highland Financial Group 40 William Street, Suite 200, Wellesley, MA 02481 Provides insurance, financial planning and services. Donna Walsh (781) 890-2958 donna.walsh@axa-advisors.com www.hfngrp.com 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. 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 International Golf Construction Co. 5 Purcell Rd., Arlington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonios Paganis (781) 648-2351; (508) 428-3022 Mayer Tree Service 9 Scots Way, Essex, MA 01929 Providing a full range of tree service including plant health care, stump grinding, and compost tea. We can also provide loam, mulch, and mobil debris grinding. Jeff Thomas (978) 500-4921 Irrigation Management & Services 21 Lakeview Ave., Natick, MA 01760 Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation. Bob Healey, ASIC, CID (508) 653-0625 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 John Deere Landscapes Offering our customers the most complete line of products, service and expertise in the industry. Ron Tumiski (800) 321-5325 x6219 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 Ken Jones Tire, Inc. 71-73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613 Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks, cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars. Gerry Jones (508) 755-5255 LaCorte Equipment LaCorte Equipment is your premier John Deere Golf Distributor in the Northeast. John Winskowicz (978) 471-8351 Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293 Dan Paradise (978) 853-2916 Eric Berg (516) 473-3321 Call or visit our website at www.lacorteequipment.com 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 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 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 Bob Doran (978) 230-2244 www.nesoils.com Lazaro’s Golf Course Supplies & Accessories dba Hammond Paint and Chemical Co., Inc. 738 Main St., Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154 Complete line for all your of golf course supplies. Par Aide, Standard, Eagle One, turf and ornamentals, aquatics, turf marking paint, safety items, adjuvants Joe Lazaro - cell: (617) 285-8670; Fax: (781) 647-0787 Email: jlazaro698@aol.com www.lazarogolfcoursesupplies.com 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 www.newenglandturf.com NMP Golf Construction Corp. 25 Bishop Ave., Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 Golf course construction. Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787 continued on next page 18 Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION 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; Bill Stinson (413) 668-7943; Jeff Brown (508) 868-8495; Dan Ricker (978) 317-7320 Stumps Are Us Inc. Manchester, NH Professional stump chipping service. Brendan McQuade (603) 625-4165 Syngenta Professional Products 111 Craigemore Circle, Avon, CT 06001 Melissa Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 North Shore Hydroseeding 20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding and erosion control services. Brian King (978) 762-8737 www.nshydro.com Tartan Farms, LLC P.O. Box 983, West Kingston, RI 02892 Dave Wallace (401) 641-0306 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 Tom Irwin Inc. 11 A St., Burlington, MA 01803 Turf management products. Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen, Greg Misodoulakis, Fred Murray (800) 582-5959 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 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. Read Custom Soils 5 Pond Park Road, Suite 1, Hingham, MA 02043 Custom soil blending, top dressing sands, Root zone blends, “early green” black sand, divot & cart path mixes. Terry Driscoll, Garrett Whitney (888) 475-5526 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. P. O. Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Joe Farina (774) 260-0093 Saturated Solutions 18 Evergreen Road, Northford, CT 06472 Greg Moore (203) 980-1301 Saturated Solutions is the sole distributor of the Air2G2 Machine for sales and contracted services. Replenish your soils with oxygen when it needs it most in any conditions with no disruption. saturatedsolutionsllc.com Turf Products Corp. 157 Moody Rd., Enfield, CT 06082 Distributors of Toro irrigation & maintenance equipment and other golf-related products. Nat Binns (332) 351-5189, Tim Berge (860) 490-2787, Andy Melone (508) 561-0364 Valley Green 14 Copper Beech Drive, Kingston, MA 02364 Phone: (413) 533-0726 Fax: (413) 533-0792 "Wholesale distributor of turf products" Doug Dondero (508) 944-3262, Jon Targett (978) 855-0932, Joe Trosky (860) 508-9875 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 Winding Brook Turf Farm Wethersfield, CT 06109 Scott Wheeler, Sam Morgan (800) 243-0232 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 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 Sodco Inc. P. O. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877 Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye, Bluegrass/Fescue/Rye, Bentgrass. Pat Hogan (800) 341-6900 Winterberry Irrigation 2070 West Street, Southington, CT 06489 Irrigation and Pump Installation and Service Visit www.winterberryirrigation.com Matt Faherty 860-681-8982 mfaherty@winterberrygarden.com SOLitude Lake Management Since 1998, SOLitude Lake Management has been committed to providing full service lake, pond and fisheries management services that improve water quality, preserve natural resources, and reduce our environmental footprint. Services, consulting, and aquatic products are available nationwide. www.solitudelakemanagement.com. Tracy Fleming 888-480-5253 Southwest Putting Greens of Boston P.O. Box 827, Westford, MA 01886 Synthetic turf, tee lines, practice greens, outdoor and indoor practice facilities. 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