December 2016 President’s Message- December 2016 Dear fellow GCSANE members: With this being my final president’s letter I’d like to thank all of you for the opportunity to serve GCSANE for the past two years as your president. Until I had the privilege to serve in this role it was tough to fathom how rewarding it would be on so many levels. My biggest takeaway will obviously be the untold number of personal relationships which have been formed with countless people in our industry. This alone made it well worth serving 10 years on the GCSANE board along with our many allied association groups. GCSANE has continued as one of the leading professional organizations of its kind (I like to think of it as THE leading organization of its kind) thanks to a robust and engaged membership. We wouldn’t be in this position without the support of you, our membership, which is comprised of over 450 individuals and their businesses. One of the biggest value adds a GCSANE membership brings is and has always been the opportunity to meet and network with your industry peers. Given the stringent time demands most of us face on a daily basis, it’s imperative as an organization we make every effort to create maximum value for your membership dollars in addition to your time commitment should you attend an event. With this said, we have another great event on the horizon. The upcoming annual meeting on January 12 will be held at the Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place in Foxboro, Mass. This was the site of our 2016 December meeting and is a very exciting venue. Located in the easy to get to Patriot Place complex, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in another great educational and networking offering. Our featured speaker will be Pat Jones of Golf Course Industry magazine. In addition to Pat’s presentation, we’ll have the usual plethora of attractions in addition to the now nearly famous annual meeting raffle! I hope to see you all there and thanks once again for the past two years. It’s been a true honor. Best regards, Mike Luccini 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 Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn Jesse Menachem became the fourth Massachusetts Golf Association executive director to assume a leadership role with the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA). Jesse was named to the member-at-large position on the IAGA’s governing board on November 9, 2016 at their Annual Conference held at Amelia Island, Florida. Jesse began his fourth year as the MGA’s Executive Director this fall. He has been and continues to be a strong supporter of the GCSA of New England and is always looking for ways we can work cooperatively. He and his team of talented staff and administrators are the oil that keeps the golf machine moving forward in Massachusetts. VICE PRESIDENT David W. Johnson Wianno Club 155 West Street, Osterville, MA 02655 508-428-6981 Email: Djohnson.wgc@gmail.com SECRETARY/TREASURER Jeffrey Urquhart Milton Hoosic Club 70 Green Lodge Street, Canton, MA 02021 781-828-2953 Fax 781-828-3220 Email: jmartin101@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Kris Armando Sassamon Trace Golf Course 233 South Main Street, Natick, MA 01760 508-745-8555 Email: karmando8@gmail.com DIRECTOR, SCHOLARSHIP & BENEVOLENCE David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 617-789-4631 Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com The Annual Meeting of the New England Golf Course Owners (NEGCOA) was held at the Tewksbury Country Club, Tewksbury, MA, November 16, 2016. The turnout was excellent and Executive Director Elaine Gebhardt arrange a day of information presented by experts in the business of golf. Also included was a demonstration of the DryJect process sponDave Frem and Elaine Gebhardt sored by Colonial DryJect & Turf Services. Various companies displayed their offerings the evening before and the day of the meeting. Elected for another term as President of the NEGCOA was Dave Frem of Cyprian Keyes Golf Club. DIRECTOR OF 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 DIRECTOR, AFFILIATE Ed Downing New England Specialty Soils 435 Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA 01453 978-230-2300 Email: eddowning@me.com DIRECTOR, FINANCE 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 DIRECTOR, EDUCATION 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 Tom Irwin, Inc. 11 A Street, Burlington, MA 01803, 800-582-5959 gregcormier@tomirwin.com PAST PRESIDENT Mark Gagne MGA 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766, 774-430-9107 mgagne@mgalinks.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 774-430-9040 Email: donhearn@gcsane.org GCSANE Headquarters 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 Tel: (774) 430-9040 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. 2 The Newsletter Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn Dr. Pat Vittum was awarded the 2017 GCSAA Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Award. The award will be presented at the GIS in Orlando February 8, 2017. I’ve known Pat since she started her tenure at UMass. She, along with Steve Curry, now superintendent at the Torrington Country Club in Torrington, CT, and others did research for Japanese beetle grub control at Boston area courses. She is a tireless researcher and wonderful person who always has a smile for everyone. This is the time of year when planning is ongoing for the next season. It’s also the time when many are meeting with company representatives to review purchases and develop programs that will be put in place for the 2017 season. The early order period is a hectic time for those selling product to the end user. Budgets have been and will continue to be tight – when have they not been? Every dollar counts and some purchases will be made based on price. Others will be made based on the service provided by the company and its representative. Still others will be made based on the “comfort level” with the sales person. A very important part of who you purchase from should also be based on how much support the company provides not only directly to you, but also to your Association. When support is needed for various Association related activities commercial representatives are usually the first ones asked. And they are usually the first ones to offer support. Sure, price is a consideration, but I don’t believe it should be your overriding reason for supporting a particular company. An equally important thing to remember is to treat all the representatives with respect. Imagine yourself in their position and ask yourself if you would want to be treated the way you treated them. The New England Grows Expo consisting of many education sessions and an exposition of equipment and suppliers was held November 30 – December 2 at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center. This event is an opportunity to learn more about the landscaping, horticultural and aboriculture side of the green industry. There was a lot to look at and seminars to attend that offered useful information for attendees. This is also the time when representatives of the Green Industry Alliance (GIA) meet with our lobbyist, Steve Boksanski from the firm of Shanley, Fleming, Boksanski & Cahill. The GCSA of New England was represented by Greg Cormier, Peter Rappoccio and me. We were brought up to date with pending legislation and the legislative calendar, what the future may hold and strategy for the upcoming legislative session. practice facility of the Boston Celtics. The event was well attended and those who were present were treated to a practice session of the Boston Bruins. Our after lunch speaker was Dr. Howard Fero. He spoke about leadership and realizing and reaching your potential. He weaved his presentation with stories about baseball managers and their styles of leadership and decision making. It was an interesting presentation. Our thanks to Jeff Urquhart for his annual request for gently used coats. Jeff has been collecting and donating these to those who are less fortunate and he does this at the December meeting each year. We’re fortunate to have someone care enough to do this. Our thanks also to those who brought the coats to be donated. Ed Downing Cell: 978-230-2300 Email: ed@nesoils.com Bob Doran Cell: 978-230-2244 Office: 978-466-1844 Fax: 978-466-1882 1 mm. & 2mm. Top Dressing Sand Rootzone Mixes HD & Buff Bunker Sand Divot Blends Bridging Stone The December meeting was held at the Warrior Ice Arena located in Brighton, MA. This is the new practice facility of the Boston Bruins. It is located on the campus of the New Balance company and will soon be joined by another building that will be the Email: bob@nesoils.com Tee Mixes Cart Path Mix Soil Blend We will customize blends to meet your specific needs! 435 Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA 01453 December 2016 3 Gift Giving Ideas By Don Hearn SOME GIFT-GIVING IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAYS This is the time of year when most of us are looking for gifts and ways we can provide some cheer and appreciation for others. Please read this for some ideas that might help. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in fancy wrapping paper? Everyone, except those who are bald, gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local hair salon or barber? Gym membership? It’s appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement. Who wouldn’t appreciate getting their car detailed? Small detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down the Benjamins on a flat-screen TV? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or gift certificates at the local golf course. There are many owner-run restaurants — all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn’t the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast place. Remember, this isn’t about big chains — this is about supporting 4 The Newsletter your home town eateries with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open. How many people couldn’t use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle? Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would love the services of a local cleaning person for a day. Maybe your computer could use a tune-up and you can look for someone who is trying to get his repair business up and running. OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes. They produce beautiful paintings. You might want to check some of them out at your local craft fairs. Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your home town theatre. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands. Leave the mailman, trash hauler or babysitter a nice BIG tip. Above all – be nice to people and reward them generously. GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle As fall gives way to winter, and the New Year is ushered in, the golf season gives way to education season. This is a time of year when folks find the time to get off property and join colleagues at meetings and events across the region. These agendas are truly valuable for maintaining pesticide licenses, and building our knowledge of many other subjects. It is also a key opportunity to network. I was recently asked during a student group presentation “how do you network?” for consideration for a 2017 committee/task group service. We still need more help! Resources are located here. Energy use survey now open The latest Golf Course Environmental Profile survey has been extended through December 12th! The Energy Use and Environmental Practices Survey will gather critical information on energy conservation practices, energy audits, written plans, and behavioral, design and other conservation changes. Follow this link to assist with the effort. All GIS registrations now open! Want the best housing choices, booking early will help Before I made comments pointing out common sentiments linking the Millennial generation and lack of face-to-face communication, I forced myself to think about the question. It’s hard to sell students that you need to approach people you don’t know, introduce yourself, and begin a conversation. What did resonate was the meeting-after-the-meeting concept. Get the most desirable education seminars now, before they sell out The GCSAA Golf offerings had the most participants last year than the previous 4 years…..don’t get left off the tee-sheet Click here to begin you journey to Orlando! How many times have you attended a meeting, concluded business, only to engage in conversations upon completion that seem to have more meaning and lead to more accomplishments than the meeting itself! Why does this happen? Conversational interactions with like-minded peers can often break down barriers that strict guidelines can suppress. That is what I used to explain networking to the students. While engaging total strangers can be difficult, having a common interest can make a conversation easier to start, and who is more motivated to learn than students. How Might Election 2017 Impact Golf? Quarterly call: https://player.vimeo.com/video/191996394 Newsroom article: http://www.gcsaa.org/newsroom/news/ gcsaa/2016/will-trump-administration-be-good-for-golf Upcoming FREE webcasts: Nov. 29: 2017 Winter Outlook and Advancements in Lightning Safety When we attend chapter meetings or educational events, it is a location full of golf-centric colleagues looking to gain knowledge and perspective, and often a simple question or comment can lead to meaningful conversations. Networking can be a direct benefit to us and our facilities. Learning from others, and assisting our peers in the golf community is one reason why our industry is so great. Dec. 1: Increase Your Value: Effective Communications & Your Blog Dec. 8: Preparing for an Active Shooter Dec. 15: Salinity and its Management for Turf As we head into a new year, consider adding a couple items to your resolution list. First, consider attending one more chapter meeting or event than you did this year. Not only do you benefit from the networking of others, they also benefit from the input you add to conversations. Others cannot have a conversation with you if you are not there. Second, make a point to engage with students. They will be at many events with you during this education season. They may not know how, or be comfortable engaging with those of us around them. Please take the time and make the effort to network with them. Help expand their networking horizons and I am sure you will learn something from them too. Jan. 18: Look at Your Irrigation System’s Distribution Uniformity Jan. 24: Fine Fescue as a Putting Surface Jan. 26: Carbon, Carbon Everywhere: How carbon functions in your turgrass system Feb. 1: Mobile Weed Manual A Portable Resource Distribution Uniformity GCSAA Resources and Deadlines Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already: Kevin Doyle GCSAA 2017 Member Engagement Opportunities The GCSAA Board of Directors invites you to submit your name GCSAA Field Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE December 2016 5 FlingGolf! By Greg Cormier FlingGolf is played with a golf ball, but instead of hitting the ball, players throw – or “fling” the ball down the fairway and shape their shots using just one specially designed FlingStick. The FlingStick, which weighs just over 8 ounces, is designed and manufactured by PlusOne Sports based in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Hundreds of golf courses across the nation are already embracing FlingGolf. In addition to the benefits of increased greens fee revenue, there are no physical changes that need to be made to the course and players take no divots. FlingGolfers start at the tee and finish at the hole, using just the one FlingStick for every shot. I recently visited a municipal golf course that offered Fling Golf. The sticks were there for rent and the same greens fee is charged for those playing Fling Golf and traditional golf. People playing Fling Golf can also play in the same foursome with regular golfers. The manager said they have had success with the program. I had never heard of it before so I contacted the company, which started in MA, and asked them to write an overview article to educate our members on what Fling Golf is. What’s the latest way to bring more young players to your course? FlingGolf. Every so often, something comes down the pike that can make our job a little bit easier. FlingGolf, developed in Massachusetts, is a new sport that is bringing out new younger players to golf courses in almost every state in the country, as well as Canada, Mexico and even Australia. FlingGolf is a family friendly sport. Just like snowboarding is to skiing, it can be played on the same course, at the same time and even in the same foursome as golfers. FlingGolf pulls in elements of a variety of sports, including golf, baseball and hockey. There are infinite swinging motions, but it is most similar to lacrosse. With the exploding growth of lacrosse in New England and across the country (it is the fastest growing team sport in the US), the lacrosse community has become a driving force in the adoption of the sport of FlingGolf. The founder of FlingGolf, Alex Van Alen, grew up playing both lacrosse and golf. He has brought the two sports together through partnerships with Major League Lacrosse, the National Golf Course Owners Association and his company, PlusOne Sports. Because there are no alterations needed to the golf course, and FlingGolf can be played in the same foursome, course pros and superintendents are able to develop a program to promote FlingGolf by ordering a fleet of FlingSticks to rent or sell, or simply allowing players who have their own FlingSticks to play. The most common scenario is that golfers bring their kids, friends or spouses – who may not be avid golfers–to play FlingGolf alongside them. This means that golfers are getting out on the course more often, being social with their friends and families and at the same time, introducing new young players to the course. A leading FlingGolf course, Woodstone Meadows in Virginia, has seen well over 3000 paid rounds of FlingGolf over the last two years. PGA Pro and Golf Director Brett Mowbray sums up their success this way: “FlingGolf is easier to learn than golf. I could give someone golf lessons for a half a day, and they still might not feel confident enough to play right away. With FlingGolf, people spend a half an hour on the driving range getting the feel for using the FlingStick, and they’re ready to go. When people are done playing traditional golf, and you ask them how it went, they tell you their score. When you ask people who just finished playing FlingGolf to tell you how it went, they tell you how much fun they had.” If you are looking for a way to attract new young players, without the need to make changes to your course or worry about course damage, FlingGolf may be a good option to look into. For more information visit www.flinggolf.com. 6 The Newsletter Divot Drift CONGRATULATIONS TO: Charlie Malatesta who is the new Superintendent at Mt. Pleasant Golf Club in Lowell, MA. Charlie is coming from the Overlook Golf Club in Hollis, NH and will begin his new position January 1, 2017. Jack Hassett who is retiring as Superintendent at Mt. Pleasant. Jack will be enjoying his free time playing golf and slowing down his busy pace.. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Jeremy Cox Superintendent – Trull Brook Golf and Tennis Back Issues! Andrew Nisbet 2nd Assistant – Nantucket Golf Club George LeBlond Senior Assistant – Nantucket Golf Club SAVE THE DATE! Please save the date for the GCSANE Annual Meeting on January 12, 2017 at the Renasaince Hotel- Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA. Our guest speaker will be Pat Jones, Editorial Director and Publisher of Golf Course Industry Magazine. Pat will be speaking about the State of Our Industry and Social Media. The agenda for the event will be as follows: Past issues of the NEWSLETTER are available using this link: http://bit.ly/GCSANEnewsletters. 10 AM Registration 11 AM Business Meeting/Election Noon Lunch 1 PM Pat Jones, GCI Magazine 2 PM Raffle 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. GCSANE Offers Website Banner advertising 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 information, please contact Kris Armando at 508-745-8555 or karmando8@gmail.com December 2016 7 8 The Newsletter December 2016 9 10 The Newsletter December 2016 11 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Agresource, Inc. BASF Turf & Ornamental Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. 100 Main St. Amesbury, MA 01913 PO Box 111 West Dennis, MA 02670 304 Main St. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Quality Compost, Soil & Mulch. “We don’t make the turf. We make it better.” Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, Grigg Brothers foliar fertilizers, & Aquatrols. Specializing in custom seed blends. Dave Harding office: (978) 388-5110 cell: (978) 904-1203 Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 peter.jacobson@basf.com Mike Carignan 978-270-9231 mcarignan@agresourceinc.com BACKED by BAYER www.agresourceinc.com Building on an already solid foundation of proven products to help you succeed. Allen’s Seed Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 brian.giblin@bayer.com 693 S. County Trail Exeter, RI 02822 Specializing in quality seed, fertilizer, chemicals, & related golf course maintenance supplies. John Bresnahan (413) 374-4102 john.bresnahan@bayer.com www.backedbybayer.com 1-800-527-3898 info@allenseed.com Beals & Thomas, Inc. www.allensseed.com 144 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01772 Atlantic Golf & Turf 32 Court Street Plymouth, MA 02360 9 Industrial Boulevard Turners Falls, MA 01376 Civil Engineers–Landscape Architects–Land Surveyors–Planners–Environmental Specialists Specializing in agronomy through the distribution of fertilizer, seed & chemicals throughout New England. Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040 Paul Jamrog (401) 524-3322 Scott Mackintosh CPAg (774) 551-6083 Michelle Maltais (401) 835-0287 Sarah Stearns 508-366-0560 sstearns@bealsandthomas.com A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. Beals & Thomas specializes in golf course site design services including irrigation pond analysis & design, drainage & utility improvements, permitting, hydrogeologic evaluations, construction administration, boundary & topographic surveys, master planning & project design. 1357 Main St. Coventry, RI 02816-8435 The Cardinals, Inc. www.atlanticgolfandturf.com Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, Baroness, & used equipment. Mike Cornicelli (401) 826-2584 Asphalt Services, Inc 210 New Boston Street Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 938-6800 Providing asphalt paving for golf car paths, walkways & parking lots. We also specialize in drainage, seal coating, crack sealing & line painting. 166 River Rd., PO Box 520 Unionville, CT 06085 Golf course & landscape supplies. John Callahan (860) 916-3947 Dennis Friel (617) 755-6558 Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. Country Club Enterprises PO Box 670, 29 Tobey Rd. W. Wareham, MA 02676 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Keith Tortorella (508) 982-4820 Danny Brown (603) 365-6751 Mike Giles (978) 454-5472 Crop Protection Services Suppliers of Chemicals, Fertilizer, & Grass Seed (978) 685-3300 www.cpsagu.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 DeLea Sod Farms 486 Church Street Wood River Junction, RI 02894 DeLea Sod Farms provides first quality tallgrasses & bentgrass to the landscape & golf markets. Full line of U.S. Silica Greens topdressing & bunker sands. Scott McLeod 800-344-7637 smcleod@deleasod.com www.deleasod.com 110 Codjer Lane Sudbury, MA 01776 Dependable Petroleum Service Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground covers, loam, & mulch. One Roberts Road Plymouth, MA 02360 Darren Young (978) 443-7177 UST / AST facility maintenance, installation & compliance testing. www.pavewithasi.com Bruce Garrett / Francis Turner 508-747-6238 Barenbrug USA bgarrett@dependablecompany.com www.dependablecompany.com Great in Grass 10549 Hammond Hill Road East Otto, NY 14729 Bruce Chapman, Territory Manager (401) 578-2300 12 Robin Hayes (508) 237-2642 Dick Gurski (413) 531-2906 Chris Bengtson (401) 474-4110 The Newsletter DGM Systems Helena Chemical Company LaCorte Equipment 153A Foster Center Road Foster, RI 02825 101 Elm Street Hatfield, MA 01038 LaCorte Equipment is your premier John Deere Golf Distributor in the Northeast. Golf & Sports Turf Specialty Products & Services National distributors of all your turf chemicals & fertilizers. Extensive line of Helena Branded wetting agents, foliars, micro nutrients & adjuvants. John Winskowicz (978) 471-8351 Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293 Dan Paradise (978) 853-2916 Eric Berg (516) 473-3321 Visit www.dgmsystems.com Louis Bettencourt, CGCS (978) 580-8166 Chris Leonard (339) 793-3705 Call or visit our website at www.lacorteequipment.com ezLocator www.helenachemical.com 115 Lordvale Boulevard North Grafton, MA 01536 Highland Financial Group Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation A New Course Everyday! 93 Worcester Street, Suite 103 Wellesley, MA 02481 11 Larchmont Lane Lexington, MA 02420 Provides insurance, financial planning & services. Offering a full range of inventory for irrigation drainage, pumps, fountains & landscape lighting products & services for all of your residential & commercial needs. Office (401) 647-0550 Manny Mihailides (401) 524-8999 David Mihailides (401) 742-1177 Steve Boucini, Representative 508-561-4079 sboucini@gmail.com www.ezlocator.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 Tim Russell (603) 557-3463 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 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 Hartney Greymont is a company that specializes in tree care, landscape services, strategic woodland management & plant healthcare. Adam Cervin (781)444-1227 ext. 6807 www.hartney.com Donna Walsh (781) 890-2958 donna.walsh@axa-advisors.com www.hfngrp.com Hillcrest Turf Services Mike Parks (617) 852-0479 Providing Air2G2 air injection, Imants root pruning, Rotadairon dethatching, Weidenman Super 600 & Seeding Services. International Golf Construction Co. 5 Purcell Rd. Arlington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonios Paganis (781) 648-2351 (508) 428-3022 (781) 862-2550 Susan Tropeano, Tim Fitzgerald tim@larchmont-eng.com Lazaro’s Golf Course Supplies & Accessories dba Hammond Paint & 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 & 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 Irrigation Management & Services Maher Services 21 Lakeview Ave. Natick, MA 01760 71 Concord Street N. Reading, MA 01864 Irrigation consultation, design, & system evaluation. Well drilling, pump service & well maintenance Bob Healey, ASIC, CID (508) 653-0625 Ken Jones Tire, Inc. 71-73 Chandler St. Worcester, MA 01613 Peter Maher cell: (781) 953-8167 or (978) 664-WELL (9355) Fax (978) 664-9356 www.maherserv.com Maltby & Company Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks, cars, industrial equipment, & golf cars. 30 Old Page Street, P.O. Box 364 Stoughton, MA 02072 Gerry Jones (508) 755-5255 Provides expert tree pruning, tree removal & tree planting ser-vices. Our two other divisions include Natural Tree & Lawn Care, which treats for winter moth caterpillars, ticks & mosquitoes etc. Forest Floor recycling manufactures color enhanced mulch & natural composted leaf mulch. For more information or to speak with one of our arborists please call Bill Maltby at (781) 344-3900 December 2016 13 Please patronize these Friends of the Association MAS Golf Course Construction LLC New England Turf Read Custom Soils P.O. Box 777, West Kingston, RI 02892 5 Pond Park Road, Suite 1 Hingham, MA 02043 Fulfilling all your renovation and construction needs. Phone: (800) 451-2900 Ernie Ketchum (508) 364-4428 Mike Brown (508) 272-1827 Custom soil blending, top dressing sands, Root zone blends, “early green” black sand, divot & cart path mixes. Matthew Staffieri (508) 243-2443 www.newenglandturf.com www.masgolfconstruction.com NMP Golf Construction Corp. Terry Driscoll, Garrett Whitney (888) 475-5526 McNulty Construction Corp. 25 Bishop Ave. Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 51 Saddle Hill Rd. Hopkinton, MA 01748 P. O. Box 3218 Framingham, MA 01705 Golf course construction Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787 Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, parking areas; imprinted asphalt. Northeast Golf & Turf Supply John McNulty (508) 879-8875 6 Dearborn Road Peabody, MA 01960 MTE, Inc. – Turf Equipment Solutions Complete line of Golf Course, Landscape & Lawn Care 118 Lumber Lane, Tewksbury, MA 01864 Construction & Maintenance Supplies New England’s source for equipment sales, service & parts. New & pre-owned mowers, tractors, attachments & much more from: Jacobsen, Turfco, Smithco, Ventrac, Redexim, Neary Grinders, Ryan, Buffalo Turbine, Mahindra, Husqvarna, Gravely, Standard, Par-Aide & others. Tom Rowell (978) 317-0673 Bill Stinson (413) 668-7943 Jeff Brown (508) 868-8495 Dan Ricker (978) 317-7320 North Shore Hydroseeding Office: (978) 654-4240. 20 Wenham St. Danvers, MA 01923 Mark Casey: (617) 990-2427 Matt Lapinski: (978) 551-0093 Hydroseeding & erosion control services. Mungeam Cornish Golf Design, Inc. www.nshydro.com Brian King (978) 762-8737 On-Course Golf Inc., Design/Build 195 SW Main Street Douglas, MA 01516 16 Maple Street Acton, MA 01720 Golf course architects Office: (508) 476-5630 Cell: (508) 873-0103 Email: info@mcgolfdesign.com We serve all your remodeling & renovation needs. You can trust your project with us! We make you look good! Contact: Mark A. Mungeam, ASGCA www.mcgolfdesign.com New England Specialty Soils 435 Lancaster Street Leominster, MA 01453 Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals & grass seed. Jim Pritchard 401-862-1098 Glenn Larrabee 774-670-8880 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 & contracted services. Replenish your soils with oxygen when it needs it most in any conditions with no disruption. saturatedsolutionsllc.com Select Source 3208 Peach Street Erie, PA 16508 National, full line distributor of turf, ornamental & specialty products. Exclusive distributor of Prime Source branded pesticides & specialty products. Mike Blatt, Northeast Territory Manager (814) 440-7658 SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC 300 Colonial Parkway, Suite 600 Roswell, GA 30076 Offering our customers the most complete line of products, service & expertise in the industry. www.on-coursegolf.com Ron Tumiski (800) 321-5325 ext. 6219 Putnam Pipe Corp. Slater Farms (Holliston Sand Products) Underground water, sewer, & drain pipe & fittings-Erosion & sediment control material. Free delivery & 24-hour service. David Putnam toll free (855)-GETPIPE Ed Downing (978) 230-2300 Bob Doran (978) 230-2244 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 www.nesoils.com 14 165 Grove Street, Suite 70 Franklin, MA 02038 Sean Hanley (978) 337-6661 Hopkinton & Taunton 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. Residex The Newsletter Sodco Inc. Tom Irwin Inc. WinField PO Box 2 Slocum, Rl 02877 11 A St. Burlington, MA 01803 29 Gilmore Drive–Unit C Sutton, MA 01590 1-800-341-6900 Turf management products. Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen, Greg Misodoulakis, Fred Murray (800) 582-5959 Using industry-leading insights to provide you with the products that help you win. Black Beauty, Tall Fescue, Green & Fairway Height Bent, Short Cut Black Beauty, Short Cut Blue, 90-10 Fine Fescue Installation options available Contact: Pat Hogan, Alicia Pearson Tree Tech, Inc. Winterberry Irrigation 6 Springbrook Rd Foxboro, MA 02035 2070 West Street Southington, CT 06489 SOLitude Lake Management Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River Since 1998, SOLitude Lake Management has been committed to providing full service lake, pond & fisheries management services that improve water quality, preserve natural resources, & reduce our environmental footprint. Services, consulting, & aquatic products are available nationwide. Full service tree service specializing in zero impact tree removal, stump grinding, tree pruning & tree risk assessments by our team of Certified Arborists. Tracy Fleming 888-480-5253 www.solitudelakemanagement.com. Southwest Putting Greens of Boston P.O. Box 827 Westford, MA 01886 A1–A4 Bentgrass, High sand based sod, Fine Fescues. Call Joe Farina (774) 260-0093 Turf Products Toro Equipment & Irrigation– Serving the industry since 1970 800-243-4355 Bill Conley, Dave Dynowski, Specializing in fairway aeration & cleanup, deep tine aeration, Air2G2 aeration & full seeding services. Nat Binns (332) 351-5189 Tim Berge (860) 490-2787, Andy Melone (508) 561-0364 Mike Lucier 617-913-8958 mijke@sportscapesunlimited.com www.turfproductscorp.com sportscapesunlimited.com 14 Copper Beech Drive Kingston, MA 02364 Stumps Are Us Inc. Manchester, NH Phone: (413) 533-0726 Fax: (413) 533-0792 Professional stump chipping service. “Wholesale distributor of turf products” Brendan McQuade (603) 625-4165 Doug Dondero (508) 944-3262 Jon Targett (978) 855-0932 Joe Trosky (860) 508-9875 P.O. Box 1775 Wells, ME 04090 Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 Visit www.winterberryirrigation.com P. O. Box 167 Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Douglas Preston (978) 250-5996 Syngenta Professional Products Matt Faherty 860-681-8982 mfaherty@winterberrygarden.com Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. 157 Moody Rd. Enfield, CT 06082 PO Box 1686 Duxbury, MA 02332 Irrigation & Pump Installation & Service Andy Felix (508) 543-5644 Synthetic turf, tee lines, practice greens, outdoor & indoor practice facilities. Sportscapes Unlimited LLC Jim Favreau (978) 815-9810 Valley Green Winding Brook Turf Farm Wethersfield, CT 06109 Kathy Arcari (401) 639-5462 Tartan Farms, LLC P.O. Box 983 West Kingston, RI 02892 Dave Wallace (401) 641-0306 December 2016 15 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England The Newsletter–Rate Schedule THE NEWSLETTER DISPLAY ADVERTISING ORDER FORM Company Name: Phone: Address: Contact Name: Email: Issues (List month and total number): Amount of Check: (Made payable to “GCSANE”) Monthly Rate 4 Times Per Yr. (Save 5%) 6 Times Per Yr. (Save 10%) 8 Times Per Yr. 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