New Members 17th Annual Turfgrass Foundation Benefit Day William Sinclair of Sinclair Sales, Inc. - (616) 946-2372 Monday, June 21,1993 Robert Smith of Devil's Knob G.C. - (517)539-9742 Elk Ridge Golf Course Gary Rhea of Treetops Sylvan Resort- (517) 732-6711 Jon Maddern CGCS is the host superintendent for this years' MTF Fundraiser. Elk Ridge Golf Course Craig Hoffman of Grand Traverse Resort -(616) 938-9083 is a new Jerry Matthews designed course offering challenging golf and spectacular views. We hope to Roger Clapp of Grand Traverse Resort- see everyone there doing our part to support turfgrass research in Michigan. (616) 938-9083 The golf event will be best two of four balls per foursome with handicap. Prizes will be awarded to Jeffrey Stefani of Bellaire Golf Club - teams, as well as to individuals for long drive, closest to the pin and so on. (616) 533-6531 You have your choice of golfing in the morning starting with a 7:30 shotgun or in the afternoon Ronald Lamp of Alpena Golf Club - with a 2:00 shotgun. The cost is $70.00 per player and includes golf, cart, dinner and prizes. Dinners (517) 356-9333 will be held at approximately 2:30 for the morning players and 7:30 for the afternoon players. Jon Hampton of Rogers City C.C. - (517) 734-4909 Rooms are available for anyone wishing to stay over. You may call Garland at 1-800-968-0042; Scott Pulaski of Little Traverse Bay Golf Treetops at 1-800-444-6711; or Thunder Bay Resort at 1-800-729-9375. When calling, please -(616) 526-9512 mention that you are with the Northern Michigan Golf Superintendents outing. Dennis Grant of Veronica Valley G.C. - All reservations for golf and dinner must be made in advance. Please fill out and mail the attached (616)256-9451 entry form to David Little with your payment. Make checks payable to NMTMA. Terry Huttenga of Missaukee Golf Course-(616) 825-2756 Harold Meyering of Missaukee Golf Course-(616) 825-2756 North on M-33 • 5 miles (from blinker Ken Morrison of Waterways Irrigation - in Atlanta) to Rouse Rd., Turn left onto (313) 278-5885 Rouse Rd., Go 1 mile from entrance on Ellen Devick of Ciba-Geigy - (313) 481-8140 right. TRAVEL TIME FROM EXIT 202 TO Please add these people to ELK RIDGE: 1 HR. 30 MIN. your membership directory in the space provided. Next Meeting TRAVEL TIME TO ELK RIDGE FROM: Our next meeting and golf Gaylord - 45 min. • Lewiston - 25 min. outing wil, be on July 6th at Alpena - 1 hr. • Hillman - 25 min. McGuire's Resort in Cadillac. West Branch - 1 hr. 45 min. Dave Pretznow is the host Grayling - 1 hr. 20 min. superintendent. Oops! Things like this happen with volunteer help. . . Entry Form Enclosed are some stickers for your membership directory: One Players Handicap Preferred Starting Times All tee Times are is for the calendar in the back of assigned on a your book, and the others are for □ Shot gun 7:30 a.m. first come, first the Vendor Directory on page ________________________ □ Shot gun 2:00 p.m. served basis and 33. Note: Valley Turf is an equipment dealer, and not a golf ----------------------------------------- will be confirmed cart distributor. ________________________ by mail. Also, in your last quarterly, the Fast Play Technology phone Make checks payable to NMTMA and, along with entrys, send to: number was misprinted. The David Little correct number is (313) 504 Church Street • East Tawas, Ml 48730 583-4851. “Represent your organization with class. Nice sport clothes are required for all golf outings no blue jeans, t-shirts and the like. Sweaters or jackets with ties are recommended for all dinners and meetings. Good golf etiquette, fairness and sportsmanship are expected at all golfing events. ” HANDS ON PURCHASING.. A HUGGETT WAREHOUSE ON WHEELS SOD FARM, INC. T RI (616) 943-8343 IJrp p • TOP QUALITY SOD • fu "We bring our products to you" X Driver: Eric Denoyer 3751 Blair Town HaU Rd. FURF NUGGET + II (BLUEGRASS BLEND) Travarae City. Ml 49684 Grade A or commercial on peat or top soil base Suppliers of Quality Products SHADE MIX (BLUEGRASS, FESCUE MIX) Good on sandy soils or in shade. To The Turfgrass Industry • Chemicals • Fertilizers • Grass Seed PENNCROSS BENT • Golf Supplies • Safety Equipment .Grown on washed mason sand or loam soil, • Parts & Accessories y • DELIVERY • • Soil Management Materials r } Michigan*Ohio*lndiana • Soil Construction Materials • Top Dressing Materials • SHADE & ORNAMENTAL TREES • A Total Turf Care Distributor • BULK SPAGNUM PEAT • • Consulting • Technical Information • Fungicide Programs • Fertilizer Programs • Soil Management Programs • Soil Testing (800) 432-2763 Call Tom Reed Sr • Tom Reed Jr. Eric Denoyer • Robert Reed • Jim Surge (517) 635-7482 4114 East Marlette Rd. • Marlette, Ml 48453 (616) 943-8343 GCSAA News Release: Michigan Superintendent Receives GCSAA Certification Walter Schlicher, Superintendent of Garland Resort, has been designated a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) by the GCSAA. Schlicher has been superintendent of the Lewiston, Michigan course since 1987. He lives in Lewiston. To become certified, a candidate must have five years experience as a golf course superintendent and be employed in that capacity. The candidate must pass a rigorous six-hour examination covering the rules of golf, turfgrass management, pest management, financial and organizational management and the history, ethics, purpose and procedures of GCSAA Also, an on-site inspection of Schlicher's golf course operation was conducted by two currently certified superintendents: Jon Maddern, CGCS, of Atlanta, and Bob Steinhursljr., CGCS, of West Branch. GCSAA, a 12,300 member international professional and educational association, instituted the certification program in 1971 to recognize outstanding and progressive superintendents. Nearly 1,300 active GCSAA members currently hold CGCS status. Pesticide Container Recycling A disposal/recycling drop off for plastic pesticide containers has been tentatively set for Aug. 23rd. Watch Turf Times for details, and save your plastic containers for recycling. Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association C/O Tom Reed 3733 Apollo Drive Traverse City, Ml 49684 lurtgrass Into, center 14212 Library Michigan State University E. Lansing, Ml 48824- RECYCLED ® PAPER