99ers»^ Turf Times The newsletter from the Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association CM'' Bi-Monthly Update March/April Volume 29, No. 1 r President’s Message Procrastination is make these trials possi­ tendents feel about P.D. who think P.D.I. will not something I am really ble. Early reports of I., access the Internet at affect you, that would be good at. It's kind of like minimal snowmold dam­ www.gcsaa.org or con­ like not treating for this Presidents message age have been favorable tact the association at snowmold last fall and that Scott is patiently by superintendents from 800-472-7878. Ifthat's waiting to see what the waiting for. My signifi­ various parts in northern still not enough, a short turf looks like in the cant other gave me a Michigan. Let's cross presentation by Jon Mad- spring. Are you willing choice to begin writing our fingers that the dem will be made at the to take a chance? Please or start doing laundry. snowmold gods will pro­ Mini Conference in Gray­ take the time to learn So... There are many tect our turf until the real ling on April 10th. An about P.D.I. and express topics to talk about, such golf season arrives. I'll open discussion will fol­ your opinion pro or con as the early golf season wait to see what April low. All the resources to the MSRG. starting, is snowmold has in store for are there, now it's up to Procrastination can be a season over ??, and the us. you to decide which good thing though, at Professional Develop­ Unlike snowmold method to utilize. least I have clean socks ment Initiative and the weather, this P. The Professional now... (P.D.I.). D.I. thing is something Development Initiative, It's only early we have control over if the weather and snow­ Green side up, March, so if I wait long we get involved now. mold are inevitable. But enough, this golf bug will Information about the after they arrive, superin­ Daniel J. Bissonette subside to the cold initiative has been made tendents still have to de­ Walloon Lake weather that will inevita­ available through cide how to deal with bly come to close out the GCSAA via members of them. For those of you month. Who would have the Member Standards guessed that in February Resource Group presen­ we would be chasing tations (January Michi­ The Professional BEAR? COLLECTI ?N golfers off the course and gan Turfgrass Confer­ not snowmobilers. ence in Lansing), a Town Development Initiative! About thirty peo­ Hall Meeting (February ple showed up to Tree- GCSAA International In the last three sional Development Ini­ tops for the snowmold Golf Course Conference years, GCSAA has em­ tiative. You may have trials in Gaylord, with and Show in New Or­ barked on a journey to attended a chapter usual turnout at Boyne leans), Golf Course develop a system that presentation to learn Highlands in Harbor Magazine, Newsline, would elevate the pro­ about it. Or you may Springs. A special Golfdom, and various fessional qualifications have seen the Talking It thank-you goes out to all other publications. But if and recognition of our Over discussion forum the people who volunteer you really want to find members, through a pro­ on the GCSAA Web their time and energy to out how other superin­ ject called the Profes­ (Continued on page 2) salaries will measure bers like the current also began to develop RDI CONT... success, as will en­ education program, re­ recommendations to hanced job security, search proved it will be restructure the classi­ (Continuedfrom page 1) improved job opportu­ inadequate in meeting fication system. Their site. Or maybe you nities and intensified future needs. recommendations are have just heard about it recognition by employ­ In designing the intended to provide from your members. ers. They then began PDI, the MSRG used the marketplace with a Or may, just maybe, to outline the process the results of the re­ benchmark of what it you are just now hear­ for achieving these search. They identified takes to be a superin­ ing about it. So what goals. what the employers of tendent by more is it all about? Four research golf course superinten­ closely aligning the Discussion on projects were con­ dents need, want and membership require­ the Professional Devel­ ducted to provide the value from the golf ments to marketplace opment Initiative be­ MSRG needed infor­ course superintendent. requirements. gan in 1996 and has mation. These Then, they began the The MSRG continued to this day. included: arduous task of detail­ recognized that classi­ It was a member- 1) a job analysis ing the knowledge, fication is a personal driven initiative, one to determine the skills, and attributes issue and they began designed to establish responsibilities of a required of superinten­ with a set of assump­ credentials for mem­ golf course super­ dents to satisfy em­ tions before develop­ bers so that the golf intendent; ployers' needs. The ing their recommenda­ course superintendents 2) an employer MSRG knew that tions. For example, can be appropriately study to determine education provides the they wanted GCSAA recognized as a key their attitudes means for superinten­ to remain an inclusive contributor to the golf about superinten­ dents to fill any gaps organization; in other course. Shortly after dents; between those words, everyone who the delelgates meeting 3) a study to de­ competencies that su­ wanted to be when it was first intro­ termine what our perintendents have and a member should have duced, the President members thought those that they need. that right. However, Paul McGinnis, CGCS, of GCSAA's edu­ So GCSAA began to they wanted to be able appointed the Mem­ cation; and, develop a state-of-the- to have the classifica­ bership Standards Re­ 4) a review of art curriculum that pro­ tion system "mean source Group GCSAA's educa­ vides the golf course something." The (MSRG). tional programs by superintendent the model they are pro­ The group de­ curriculum experts. tools needed to meet posing is only their veloped a mission Many of the the challenges they face recommendations. statement that dis­ conclusions drawn in managing the agro­ They are seeking cussed the need to im­ from these research nomic conditions of the member input and will prove the knowledge, projects validated pre­ golf course, the staff be accepting member skills and abilities of existing assumptions. and the budget. input through May be­ the professional super­ For example, golf Furthermore, the fore making their final intendent that will con­ course superintendents MSRG recommended recommendations at tribute toward im­ need a broad range of that GCSAA be posi­ their June meeting. proved playing condi­ skills and knowledge to tioned to recognize the Currently, they pro­ tions and the enjoy­ perform their jobs suc­ accomplishments of the pose the following for ment of the game of cessfully. Employers professional Class A membership: golf. The MSRG often don't understand superintendent with a • A member must believed that increased what superintendents competency-based hold the job re­ do. And finally, al­ classification system. sponsibility of a though GCSAA mem­ The MSRG (Continued on page 3) Page 2 termined. The MSRG same recommendation to all members early in PDICONT... recommended that for all currently certi­ August, prior to the (Continued from page 2) these requirements be fied members. Finally, Chapter Delegates superintendent; fulfilled through an they recommended meeting in September, • A member must administrative renewal that all Current Class and more than six take a self- cycle of every three B members transition months before any by­ assessment based years and that it con­ into the Class B cate­ laws vote is scheduled on the competen­ tain a blend of continu­ gory but be allowed to in February of 2001. If cies being ing education and pro­ apply for Class A adopted, the require­ identified; fessional education. membership by only ments would go into • A member must They also recom­ passing the validation effect the following pass a validation mended that Certifica­ of the competency as­ year, July 2002. of the self- tion be restructured to sessment and experi­ There are many assessment (to be align more closely with ence. Then as Class A unanswered questions determined); the Class A member­ members, they too that relate to the PDI, • A member must ship requirements, but would be responsible but the MSRG is work­ have a bachelor's at a higher competency for ongoing ing to keep members degree or have level. requirements. well informed about completed a two- The MSRG re­ So what hap­ this proposal, through year turf program alized that many super­ pens next? The MSRG constant communica­ (with a minimum intendents have been in will continue to make tion in Newsline and number of hours) the business for many presentations through­ with chapters. If you from a nationally a years and have been out the country have questions or com­ credited college contributing members through May. They ments, please feel free or university; and of GCSAA. As a re­ will be collecting infor­ to send them by e-mail • A member must sult, they recom­ mation from these to pdi@gcsaa.org or possess a current mended that all current presentations as well as by regular postal mail pesticide license. Class A members be from individuals on the to PDI, 1421 Research In addition, moved into the new Web. Then in June they Park Drive, Lawrence, Class A members Class A categories and will meet to make their Kansas 66049. would be assessed on­ be responsible for only final recommendations. going requirements the ongoing require­ These recommenda­ which are yet to be de­ ments. They made the tions will be distributed Oh Canada! The scene was ary 1 respectively. Drummond Island; it Early arrivals got a at the Quarry. The was the first week of chance to see one of Island has around 100 February and the ice the better superbowls miles of trails, so we was ready to be that I can remember, showed the fellows the crossed. This was the with plenty of FOOD Island life in the winter. first annual Drummond and soft drinks for the We got the opportunity Dan Bissonette takes his to visit the quarry, Island Snowmobile riders. last fast ride before his sled walk through their outing that took place The first day blew up. (Continued on page 7) Monday and Tuesday, was a trip around the January 31 and Febru­ Island with our guide who is the head wrench Page 3 1999 Member Scholarship Award Recipient Dear N.M.T.M.A. I would like to thank you and everyone else involved in awarding me the scholarship. At the time that I wrote the essay I was living blissfully in the ignorance about just how expensive college actually is. I now realize the importance of every source of financial aid one can find. I am holding my own at the University of Michigan. Though it is much more difficult than high school, I find the challenge rewarding and fulfilling. Thank you again for helping me in my search for higher knowledge. Gratefully, Abigail Jannazzo 2000 Student Scholarship Award Recipient Student Scholarship Winner (from John Mims) dated February 1, 2000 Dear Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association: It is a great honor to have been selected as a N.M.T.M.A. scholarship recipient. For the past six years, I have had the privilege of working in Northern Michigan in my career field. I have learned much from the hard-working dedicated professionals in a great part of the state. The faculty and experiences offered to me at Michigan State University have only increased my desire to pursue this field professionally. We all are most appreciative of your support for students in this innovative program. It is my hope one day that I too, will make a leadership contribution in the Northern Michigan golf industry. I accept this award with deep appreciation for all that it represents and holds for the future. Thank you, John W. Mims Congratulations to our scholarship winners! Page 4 Sun - A Hazard to Avoid w One of the the cellular damage is grow larger than com­ tor (SPF) of at least 15 things that golf course cumulative over time mon moles to shield both UVA employees find attrac­ and may cause The most com­ and UVB rays. The tive about their jobs, problems many years mon types of skin cancer higher the SPF num­ the ability to enjoy the later. are basal cell carcinoma ber, the more protec­ out of doors, may also Of the three and squamous cell can­ tion offered. Reapply include some hazards. cancers melanoma is every two hours. cer. These cancers ap­ It is estimated that one the most serious. It • Tightly woven clothing pear as a change in the million American’s a usually begins as a is recommended, such year will develop one skin, they may be a dark brown or as long-sleeved shirts of the three forms of lump, a growth or a sore black patch with ir­ and pants. Some new skin cancer. Over 90 that won't heal. The high-SPF clothing is regular borders. It may percent of these can­ lump may be shinny or available for those with appear anywhere on cers appear on sun ex­ wavy looking and red or a high risk of skin can­ the body or start near posed skin of the face, a mole: and has a ten­ reddish brown in color. cer or other sun- neck, ears, forearms dency to spread. The Skin cancer may also ap­ sensitive problems. and hands. Skin Cancer Founda­ pear as flat red spots that • Wear a wide brim hat Skin cancer be­ tion uses the ABCD are rough or scaly. and UV rated sun­ gins in the top layer of method to help detect It is important to glasses skin called the epider­ melanoma: have any questionable • Stay in the shade when mis. The three types of A = most melanomas possible. signs of skin cancer cells that make up the are asymmetrical Taking these pre­ checked by your per­ epidermis are: (1) flat, B = borders of mela­ cautions and getting at sonal physician or der­ nomas are uneven least an annual checkup scaly aquamous cells, matologist. In addition, C = color, varied will go a long way towards (2) round basal cells the following common shades of brown, tan avoiding this significant and (3) melanocytes, sense prevention steps hazard, the sun. or black are first signs the cells that give skin should be followed: of melanoma it's color. While not all D = diameter, early • Use a broad spec­ Jim Olli, CGCS over exposure to sun melanomas tend to trum sunscreen with Grandview Golf Club will cause skin cancer a skin protection fac­ 2000 NMTMA Membership Your 2000 Scholarship NMTMA This years topic for the Membership Scholarship essay is "Benefits of Turfgrass on the Environment." This scholarship is available to Directory will any member’s son or daughter who is attending college and not pursuing a degree in the turfgrass industry. Previous winners are be arriving not eligible. Application forms and more information will be avail­ able at the mini-conference. If you are not able to attend the mini­ soon!!!!!!! conference, please contact Jim Tollefson, CGCS at (231) 264- 5292 or tollefs@juno.com Page 5 Make plans to attend the: NORTHERN MICHIGAN TURF MANAGERS ASSOC. MINI-CONFERENCE TO BE HELD MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2000, AT THE GRAYLING HOLIDAY INN REGISTRATION IS AT 8:00 - SPEAKERS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:30 TOPICS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • A Trip To Kosovo Jim Tollefson, CGCS • Poa Supina & Soft Spikes Dr. Trey Rogers, III • Environmental, If You Only Knew? Greg Lyman • MTF Updates Gordon LaFontaine • How About The Weather? Brian Hearst • PGR’s Dr. Jim Baird • Breeding Grass and More Suleiman Bughrara • How Do You Do! Dr. Kevin Frank • PDI Jon Maddem, CGCS COST IS $30.00 INCLUDES MORNING COFFEE AND ROLLS, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SODA. Please call Kay Patrick to make your reservations before April 7th at 517-327-5474. You may pay at the door. Make checks payable to N.M.T.M.A. Credits will be given for recertification from the MDA Page 6 Oh Canada CONT, shop and stand on one suds and kick the boots miles northwest of rock formations and big mother of a loader. up. I’m not going to Drummond. We landed even some SNOW. This thing was so big say any names but the about 20 min. later at We stopped out in the you could put a dozen guy from down state customs for the check­ middle of nowhere, at of Bissonette blown up who is a native of Al­ in. After everyone got this tiny place called sleds in there and still pena, (and he’s not the off the phone with the “Ozies Bar and Grill“. have room for a couple ex- president), needs to agent we were ready to We went inside and we of those Chevy’s. From work on his waiting go, but wait... another took up the whole there we headed East skills. A dozen beers in sled goes down. This place. The bar was to Marble Head, this Bluck’s lap looked time it’s the PGA guy about 4ft long and they area is solid rock and pretty good, of course from Shanty. So the had one person work­ comes up off the lake the little dance you did Pres, taking his sons ing! The special that about 200ft, which to get there was even sled, tows him back to day was burger and overlooks Canada. better! I forgot to tell the states (by the way fries. We made it easy, We finished off you guys about those guys, customs is still every one ordered the the day with dinner, hidden cameras they waiting for you to burgers and fries. Af­ and a round table fo­ have! check back in!) That’s ter hanging out there a rum with a DNR offi­ Soon, morning the last that we saw of while we figured out it cer. We drilled him had arrived and the rid­ them. Dan was in New was their house. The from sleds to deer ers were dropping like Orleans so guess every bathroom was upstairs hunting and baiting. He flies. After starting out thing went O.K. Of next to their two bed­ told us about some Monday night dinner course I hear from rooms. The waitress laws that were coming with 20, we were down Jody that Dan’s magic came over and smiled, up and how their de­ to 15. Of course Danny touch took out another (no teeth) Well this partment is on line to boy blew up his sled on family sled, his wife’s. perked some of the fel­ handle them and his the way up and asked We took a las up. Dave the head feelings on the matter. his 12 year old to bor­ round- trip that day wrench from Egypt It was very interesting. row his sled. Long and put on about 180 Valley felt right at To top the night off we story... anyway we miles. The country up home. As you see he’s went down to the local were on our way to St. there is spectacular. from Lake City. tavern to have some Joseph island, about 15 Rolling hills through The trip went well and everyone had a great time, I want to thank every one for Who wants to win $250.00? coming up and look forward to seeing you In a effort to create a little creativity and addition to our Turf at the up-coming meet­ Times, we are awarding $250.00 and a plaque to a member of the ings. NMTMA that submits an article to be judged and published in the Turf Times. Once the article is submitted it will be reviewed by a committee to God Speed, be put into the final judging, done by you the members at the annual board meeting. There are no subject restrictions. Pictures can accom­ Craig Hoffman pany the article. Please submit all articles to: The Rock Scott Pulaski 4787 Winnie Hill Rd. OR e-mail: scottp@freeway.net Gaylord MI 49735 Page7 To all Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association Members: One of our members is about to celebrate his 90th birthday on March 24th. That member is C.E. Tuck Tate, CGCS. Tuck, for those who do not know was President of this association for quite a few years and was owner, pro, superintendent of Frankfort Golf Club. He was also on the board of directors and past president of the MTF and has been a long time supporter of these organizations. Our association’s champi­ onship is named in his honor. Tuck's health is not the best. In fact this year will be the first time he will not return to his home in Frankfort in April. He and his wife Becky have been doing this for over 56 years. So please take a moment and send Tuck a birthday card to the following address. I know he will enjoy it and we can help make this birthday a special one. Send cards to: Mr. C.E. Tuck Tate, CGCS 719 Whitfield Avenue Sarasota, FL 34243 2000 Golf & Events Schedule ♦ April 10. 2000 NMTMA Mini Conference - Grayling Holiday Inn ♦ May 16, 2000 Joint Meeting, NMTMA & WMGCSA - St. Ives Golf Course ♦ June 20. 2000 - MTF Fund-raiser - Shanty Creek Resort, Cedar River Golf Course ♦ July 23, 2000 - NMTMA Annual Picnic - Beaver Creek Resort ♦ July 18. 2000 - GAM/NMTMA Meeting & Golf Treetops, Rick Smith Signature ♦ August 8, 2000 The Loon Golf Course ♦ August 23. 2000 - Michigan State University, Field Day ♦ September 12, 2000 -NMTMA Fund-raiser, Emerald Vale Golf Course ♦ October 2, 2000 Tuck Tate Chapter Championship, Traverse City Golf & C.C. Tom Reed Sr. recently was presented the Northern Michi­ gan Turf Managers Distinguished Service Award in New From left to right: Marty Brant, Jim Vandenberghe and Orleans for his contributions to the turfgrass industry. Dan Hunt sport their Mardi Gras beads they captured on Saturday night on Bourbon Street. Page 8 You Can Be Heard!!!! Dear Members, Back in December 1999 the MTF board approved and agreed to fund or continue to fund the following re­ search projects for the summer of 2000: Dr. Joe Vargas - 1. Attempt to identify the epidemiological factors under which Microdochium patch for the purpose of developing a prediction model. 2. Control of annual bluegrass (Poa annua) using both biological and chemical control methods. 3. Characterize the effects of population structure on the epidemic development of dollar spot to try to develop a prediction model. 4. Continue research to try to develop disease resistant cultivars of creeping bentgrass. Dr. Jim Baird - Weed management, Turf growth regulation, Shade Physiology and management, Site-specific management, and Environmental fate of nitrogen. Dr. Kevin Frank - Continuation of the “Sloping Green Study”. Dr. Trey Rogers - 1. A green module study that will evaluate gas and air exchange on the rootzone. 2. A comparison between different “sport systems” that are on the market. 3. Alternative spike study. 4. Primo study showing the possible benefits of applying Primo on newly established turf to get it in playing condition sooner. 5. “Cultural practice” input study on sports fields. 6. Poa Supina study continued. Greg Lyman - Buffer strip project with the D.E.Q.. Dr. Jim Crum - Continuing his study on the soil variables of high sand content soils and mixtures and concentrating on increasing their strength. Dr. David Smitley- 1. Evaluating new types of fairway turf for the size of their root systems and the insect community they support. 2. Biological control of Japanese beetle in Michigan. (Continued on page 10) Page 9 (Continued from page 9) Dr. Suleiman- 1. Developing snowmold resistant bentgrass cultivars. Bughrara 2. Evaluating the impact of F.mairei genome on turf quality, drought tolerance, and resistance to grey leaf spot disease in ryegrass. Since then, the MTF has formed a new committee (it’s so new, it doesn’t even have a name yet) with the goal of communicating to the MTF board and the professors the types of research projects you would like to have developed. The committee is comprised of: Steve Adamczyck Mollemas Mike Plague Green and Grow Inc. Doug Johanningsmeier Turfgrass Inc. Gary Lemme Mich. Ag. Experiment Station Tom Reed TriTurf and Yours Truly.................... Turfgrass Inc. This committee wants to work closely with you, the professionals in the field, to set up long range research goals that will keep Michigan leading the nation with current and legitimate research that actually helps you in performing your job. In order to do this, we will be asking you to communicate to us what you want. The committee is meeting soon to come up with a strategy that will enable you to do just that. So put together your list because here is your chance to be heard. And we want to hear from all of you. Thank you!!! Yours Truly, Kimberly Olson (kolson@voyager.net) 1st Golf and Meeting of 2000 May 16, 2000 Joint Meeting, NMTMA & WMGCSA §t. 9.V&Ì ‘fi.olf "Çpittie. Page 10 2000 NMTMA Officers & Board Members President: Dan Bissonette Vice-President: Steve Hammon Secretary: Karen O’Dell Treasurer: Dan Hunt Executive Secretary: Tom Reed Sr. Directors: Jim Olli, CGCS Jim Tollefson, CGCS Kevin Henley Scott Pulaski Craig Hoffman Kim Olson Mike Allison 2000 Committee Assignments Jim Olli - Program & Golf Jim Tollefson - Student & Member Scholarships Craig Hoffman - Education & Environment Kevin Henley - Education Mike Allison - NMTMA Fundraiser, MTF Fundraiser Kim Olson - Program & Golf, Picnic, NMTMA Fundraiser Scott Pulaski - Publications Editor, By-Laws/Ethics Tom Reed Sr. - Membership Dan Bissonette - Finance, NMTMA Fundraiser, MTF Fundraiser Steve Hammon - MTF Fundraiser, Environmental, Finance Dan Hunt - Finance Karen O’Dell - MTF/GCSAA Liaison, Membership Job Referrals For Sale!!!!! In December the NMTMA Board 92 Toro 450 D Fairway Mower unanimously voted in favor of applying a $5500.00 FIRM fee to anyone wanting to post a job refer­ ral. The cost now to post a job referral is 92 Toro GM 3000 Greeensmaster $50.00 for members and $150.00 for non­ $3500.00 FIRM members. This fee helps cover the fee of mailing out the Job Referrals. If you would Contact Jim Olli,CGCS at Grandview Golf Club like to post a Job Referral, please contact (231)258-5884 Kay Patrick at (517) 327-5474. Page 11 The NMTMA appreciates the support from the following businesses... •IRRIGATION* •FERTILIZER, CHEMICAL & SEED- •EQUIPMENT, SERVICE & SUPPLIES* Theiien Turf Irrigation, Inc. Turf Partners Spartan Distributors Golf Course Installations Leading the Industry in Turf & Ornamental Mgt. John Read (517) 773-3409 MI Only (800) 482-6520 / (248) 474-7474 (800) 822-2216 Century Rain Aid Tri-Turf D & C Distributors, Inc. Legacy Golf Rotors. 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(800)315-5777 / (616) 878-9922 (248) 656-6805 Dan Cress (231) 775-6666 / (231) 775-8810 J. Mollema & Son, Inc. OTHER - Holiday Inn Grayling "We Treat You Like Family” Daun Umphrev (616) 541-3000 / Paget (616) 230-9158’ (800) 292-9055 / (517)348-7611 ..and we encourage yqu to^support them Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association finj^MntHELL P.O. Box 80086 d Lansing, Michigan 48908 Dr. James B. Beard International Sports Turf 6900 E. Kelenski Dr. Cedar, MI 49621 NMTMA Executive Committee INTE900 1495213114 1A99 21 04/02/00 Dan Bissonette President ‘JNTL SPORTS TURF INST 1812 SHADOWWOOD DR1NST Steve Hammon Vice President COLLEGE STATION TX 77840-4847 Dan Hunt Treasurer Tom Reed Executive Secre Karen O’Dell Recording Secre .l„llt,l„|„H„,|„(||„),||„|>|