TURF CLIPPINGS

We all certainly enjoyed our meeting at Spring Lake. Al was 
his usual wonderful host. Lou had another excellent meal 
for us. It got a little cool in the afternoon but everyone 
enjoyed playing, especially on the nice bent population 
Al has on his fairways. Pete Pedrazzi hot off the tour took low 
net for the day. We had a good turnout of 71 for dinner. We 
will continue the same set-up on the dinner tickets. The 
after dinner speaker Mr. Richard Kain (a Certified 
Parliamentarian) gave an interesting talk with the use of 
a chart, various types of motions that could be brought up 
at a meeting and how they can be handled . I am sure it 
will help us in our own organization. Ted Roberts was 
discussing a few pints with Mr. Cain after the meeting. A 
President of any organization has a great deal to remember 
so that the meeting runs smoothly and according to the 
specified Parlimentary rules stated in the by-laws. In 
our own association it is Roberts Rules.
The meeting at Ridgewood on May 10 should be a good one 
with our own President Bob Kapherr as host along with the 
PGA pro Harry Dee who is also the President of the PGA. In 
N.J. Lets hope we receive a little more rain and warm 
sunshine, I am sure there will be much discussion over 
the conditions that have prevailed this Spring. In cases 
where fertilization has been held off until warmer growing 
conditions things look a little sick. This always brings 
up the topic of Spring fertilization. Spring Maintenance 
practices along with fertilization and various theories 
on anti Poa Annua growth. It would be a great panel 
discussion to have sometime.
NJGCSA HAPPENINGS
Don Marshall would still like to hear from those who have as 
yet to send in their questionaire. It certianly will be of 
great benefit to us all if enough questionaires are sent 
in so that final tabulations can be made available to 
us. A great amount of work went into the questions ire so 
lets all cooperate by sending in our questionaire.
Wes Drake is back on his feet after having spent 2 1/2 months 
on his back recovering from a back operation. He said 
the pain was unbelievable for four days. He hopes to say 
hello at Ridgewood. Don Marshall and Red Williams 
appear in a snap shot in the Jersey Golfer in regard to 
the PGA show and our booth. The Turf Clippings which 
appears each month in the golfer would appreciate any 
articles that could be put in the column. Any Superintendent 
can receive a free subscription just by sending in his 
club address. The new superintendent at Essex County 
but certainly no stranger is Ray Hansen. It looks like 
our profession is moving in the right direction as fellows 
leaving the field are now coming back. It takes time 
and effort but cur image is slowly moving upward so 
lets allturn out at Ridgewood and keep the ball moving.
Yours for better turf  
Garry Crothers, Charlie McCrea