X fr AFFILIATE TrrrfTbu<ìe?s The newsletter from the Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association Quarterly p<î Vol. 1, No. 1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NMTMA "We're only as good as the Jeffrey Holmes President people that surround us" The time approaches all of us when we need to realize that we Paul Holmes are only as good as the people that surround us. Vice-President From a golf course superintendent's view point these are some of the key personnel: the assistant superintendent, mechanic, irri­ Thomas J. Reed gation technician, foreman and a secretary. Treasurer As the golfing industry continues to grow, it puts more empha­ sis on all of these key people. With the golf environment grow­ Tom Brogger ing it also causes each of us to act more professionally. The Immediate Past President people who don't continue to grow and move forward profes- President Jeffrey Holmes sionally are going to end up being left behind along with the anti­ Directors quated equipment that no longer does the job efficiently. Tom Brogger Brian Holmes This brings me to the fact of discussing how important the mechanic is. It is this person James Inman or persons that keep all the equipment running to accomplish the day to day maintenance David Little, CCCS tasks on the golf course and around the grounds areas. Charles Menefee, CCCS The mechanic is a person that is going to meet people from the work crew in inauspi­ Michael Morris Wm. Brent Nelson cious circumstances due to the fact that the equipment brought back no longer runs. The Kimberly Olson mechanic will be the front door to several sales people whether it be over the telephone Robert Steinhurst, CGCS or face to face. Certainly the superintendent will be conversing with the mechanic daily. Once the superintendent and mechanic talk and set some standards that the equipment Past Presidents will be maintained at, it is then up to the mechanic to carry out the task. Ed Karcheski At this point the real mechanic gets to roll up his sleeves and show the superintendent C.E. "Tuck" Tate, CCCS and all the rest of the crew that he can make that equipment run and look good. David Longfield, CGCS Jonathon Scott, CGCS The mechanic is the guy who should be able to bring in a piece of equipment, check it over and make a list of repairs to be done. Then carry out those repairs whether it be welding, painting, building an engine or simply putting the cap back on a tire valve stem. MTF Liaison David Longfield, CGCS The responsibilities of a true mechanic are endless. It is this reason that the N.M.T.M.A. would like to help organize a mechanic's association. The goal of this group would be to help one another grow in their knowledge. The areas of education can be unlimited. The GCSAA Liaison Charles Menefee, CGCS learning can stem from one mechanic talking with another or by having technical people speak to the mechanic's group on a given topic. The motto of the mechanic's association will be "The Little Things Count." This is a small statement but has a lot of meaning to it. Newsletter Editor C.E. "Tuck" Tate The last little detail finished on a job is just as important as all the major work. For exam­ 719 Whitfield Ave. ple, a cushman is taken apart down to the frame, engine removed, frame sandblasted, Sarasota, FL 34343-1304 welding done, epoxy primer and repaint the frame and rest of vehicle. The engine has Phone 813-355-6570 been rebuilt completely and thoroughly. The brakes and transmission have been checked (Summer Address) P.O. Drawer 472 and the engine is put back in and started. The vehicle has a brand new paint job, new en­ Frankfort, Ml 49635 gine, brakes, etc. and now looks and runs like a top. To follow the motto " The Little Things Count" all the operational stickers are put in place to help the new employee re­ Executive Secretary member what he has been told about this vehicle. This "little thing" of putting the stickers Thomas Reed on may prevent an accident. 3733 Apollo Dr. If you're a golf course superintendent, please encourage your mechanic to pursue this Traverse City, Ml 49684 organization. If you are a mechanic reading this, please pursue the organization. If inter­ Phone 616-943-8343 ested, please contact Jeff Holmes at (616) 938-9083 or Mike Morris at (616) 352-4241. We have held a small meeting to kick off the mechanic's association. The second meet­ ing will be held in June at Crystal Downs Country Club with more details to follow. Hope to see several mechanics at the meeting in June. Don't forget the mechanics also need to go to continued educational seminars and this is a good start. BEARD coup-’XK G CSAA breaks ground on building The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America broke ground January 12 for the construction of their new $ 4 million headquarters complex in Lawrence, Kansas. GCSAA Immediate Past President Dennis D. Lyon, CGCS, said that the groundbreaking ceremony was an important step for the future of GCSAA. "We're excited to see the building becoming a reality," Lyon said. "This new facility will allow us to keep meeting the needs of our growing membership for many years to come." An artist's drawing shows the new international headquarters for GCSAA in Lawrence, Joining Lyon in the ceremonial "first Kansas. Ground was broken for the facility on January 12. shovel" were President Gerald L. Faubel, CGCS; Vice-President Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS; Executive Director John M. Schilling and Mayor of Lawrence Robert Schumm. Part of the building's planned 40,000 square feet will be a state-of-the-art educational facility. An extensive periodical library and advanced auaio/visual equipment will aid the GCSAA education staff in the growth and development of their programs and seminars. "It will allow us to bring GCSAA members here to Lawrence to attend educational activities in a facility that is custom-designed to meet our instructional needs," said Colleen Smalter Pederson, GCSAA Director of Education. An eye-catching feature of the new headquarters will be the surrounding landscape. In addition to being situated on a championship golf course, the building will be highlighted by fountains and a wide variety of shrubs and flowers: approximately $300,000 worth of professionally designed landscaping. The landscape will tie in closely with the look of the neighboring golf course. "We wanted the landscape to reflect the professional quality that our members maintain on their golf courses," noted Schilling. The building design was completed by PKG Design Group, P.A., a Lawrence architectural firm. At a ceremony, Schilling annouced that R.D. Andersen, Topeka, had been selected as general contractor for the project. Construction of the building is set to start by the end of the month. Schilling said plans call for the building to be ready to occupy in about 13 months. The new site is one mile west of the current GCSAA building, which has been located on the Alvamar Golf and Country Club since the association moved to Lawrence in 1973. Despite the relocation, the new headquarters will still overlook an Alvamar course: a new 18-hole championship layout being designed by architect Ken Kavanaugh and developed by Alvamar owner Robert Billings. The new course is also expected to be open in 1991. Credit: GCSAA News Release, January 23, 1990 Bengeyfield honored with GCSAA Distinguished Service Award at conference in February William Bengeyfield received the GCSAA Distinquished Service Award at the 61st International Golf Course Conference and Show in Orlando, Florida on February 22. Bill, as he is know to most of us, is a member of the NMTMA, and he owns and operates the Frankfort Golf Club in Frankfort, Michigan. We are proud to have such a distinquished person in our association ana in Northern Michigan. Congratulations, Bill! Bill's contributions to the golf course industry are far reaching in the fields of communication, research and consultation. Bill has been with the USGA Green Section for 35 years, serving as the National Director and the editor of the USGA Green Section Record. Bill has headed the USGA/GCSAA turfgrass research committee which has made great progress in the development of new turfgrass cultivars requiring reduced cultural and chemical management practic­ es. Bill was the director of golf courses and park maintenance at Industry Hills in California several years before moving to Michigan. He recently completed a consulting project for the construction and maintenance of a privately owned golf course in Spain. We may begin seeing more of Bill in Northern Michigan as he takes on his own projects at the Frankfort Golf Club. Anyone would have to look far to meet a more friendly and personable individual than Bill Bengey­ Bill Bengeyfield receives the GCSAA field. He is truly deserving of the Distinguished Service Award. We all benefit Distinguished Service Award in February. 2 Rubber Gloves: Who Needs Them? We've come a long way Field studies have shown a primary means of applicator I'm not sure where I should begin with this article or if exposure to pesticides is skin I'm even qualified to write it, however, just from my ex­ contamination, primarily on the periences let's look at golf starting in the '40's. forearms and hands. The greatest I was a caddy then - there were no carts (wouldn't risk of acute exposure comes from that be a blessing or would it). A few people had hand handling concentrated carts, but everyone else carried or had a caddy carry formulations. their clubs. As a caddy I earned $1.75 for eighteen The simple but often overlooked holes single (carrying only one bag) or $3.50 for dou­ practice of wearing rubber gloves bles. We carried triples when boys were scarce. The during mixing can reduce the club hired a keeper of the greens and lots of part time potential dermal exposure to a Jim Inman help. pesticide by more than 95%. Couple this with good personal The course was closed to play on Mondays. This time was turned over to the hygiene and other protective steps greenskeeper for extra work on the grounds, other than basic maintenance. On Mon­ such as wearing a long-sleeved days, new caddies were trained by the Caddymaster and the others were allowed to shirt and other protective clothing play golf. Greens were cut at 1/4", fairways 1" to 1 -1/2", tees 1/2" and roughs 2" to 3". stated on the product label. Don't All the mowing was done with reel mowers and sickle bars. Most of the fairways had grass bunkers, with sand traps around the greens. Worms did the aerification ana most take chances with your health. Taken from Pest News Alert, University of of the top dressing. Spiking of the greens was a common practice. Kentucky No. 489, March 1989. Credit: The In the 50's, T.V. brought the game of golf into millions of livingrooms. Around the Mountain State Green letter. nation, more and more jobs required less manual labor and more confinement to the indoors. With the appealing characteristics of golf, fresh air, sunshine and challenge, Complimentary Copies the game began to grow like never before. of Turf Times Increased play and cost of maintenance in the 60's brought about new and more Give us the name and address of efficient equipment. Cushman with the truckster, Jacobsen and the Riding Triplex your course's or company's greens mower to name a couple. The 70's saw Toro introduce the front mounted rid­ owner, green committee ing rotary mower, Ryan with a new aerator, FMC with sprayers, Hahn, and the list chairman, or any other interested goes on and on. Along with this came new types of irrigation, chemicals, golf carts, person, and we will send them clubs, balls, fertilizers, grasses and hundreds of new courses. complimentary copies of What a long way this industry has come in a very short period of time, and believe Turf Times for one year. Let these me when I say it's only in its infancy. You, as Turf Managers, should be very proud to people know what we do and be playing such an important role in our nation's recreation and environmental pro­ what we are about. Send address gram. information to the NMTMA, 3733 Keep up the great work! I'm wishing all of you a greener 1990! Apollo Drive, Traverse City, Ml 49684. You May Be A Winner! Mechanic’s Corner The winning ticket number in the Ed Eauclalre, Senior Equipment Technician. Grand Traverse Resort NMTMA survey raffle is: ___________________________ _______________________________ / 161208 Check your ticket stub (the one When you have a winter rebuild program pay close attention to mailed to you in the NMTMA seals and bearings, as these small things can save you much down time Survey). Mail the stub with your in Spring and Summer. name, address, and jacket size to Also, use good quality grease that has high tack qualities. Our tip Tom Reed to claim your new NMTMA green jacket. means that the little things count and the big things follow. On Toro and Jacobsen gang mowers, I have found that when the ax­ les get bent just a little from trees, stakes and rough terrain that it will Letters to the Editor You can communicate directly make the seal cut into the hub of the unit. To correct the problem with the NMTMA and your fel­ without buying the new hub, we installed a Speedi Sleeve part number low members by writing to: CR99274 with cost being approximately $18.00. This solved the prob­ Turf Times lem and saved money considering the new hub would cost $60 to $80. c/o Mike Morris Another thing that we did was use Conoco 1000 gear oil in the gear P.O. Box 1575 Frankfort, Ml 49635 case. It has a very good kling effect on these mowers to the point that Share your thoughts and feelings we didn't have any bearing failures last season in these units. This about our organization or the heavy grease did not leak out and still worked fine in the units during industry in general. cold weather. 3 Attention NMTMA Member You belong to an organization ä) TURFGRASS INC. that is currently over 250 members. Let's keep our Serving you better with. .. organization growing. Please share the following information Technical information with a crew member, assistant, mechanic, greenchairman, owner Fungicide programs or fellow superintendent. Free timely delivery (Someone who is interested in professional turf management.) ... Quality products There's always room for more! Fertilizers The Andersons. Lebanon, Sustane Country Club, Nitroform, Turfgrass Please contact: THOMAS J. REED, Executive Secretary 3733 Apollo Drive Chemicals Dupont, Ampel, Ciba-Geigy, W.A. Cleary, Chipco, Daconil, Mobay, Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Elanco, NAIAD, Dow. Monsanto PHONE: (616) 943-8343 Expedite, Bio Groundskeeper, Agri Diagnostics, Reveal, Sierra Chemical, Tom will gladly send an application and Nor-Am, Riverdale, PanaSea', Miller, Agri-Plex For-X, Roots, BlosFe list of membership classifications. 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This is done to remove most Although the pumping station may be turned off for the of the air from the system reducing air and water hammer winter months, there are several things that can be done. within the system that may blow lines apart. Slowly open­ With an automatic irrigation system we exercise the control ing the shut-off valves also helps reduce water hammer on clocks about once a week to keep the solenoids fresh. An the system. We crack open the valves and check the inventory of parts can be made and the stock filled accord­ sprinklers to see if any water has reached the furthest ingly. Any pieces that are no longer of use can be discard­ points. Once water is being discharged at these areas the ed to reduce the confusion later in the year. valves are opened gradually as sprinklers are turned off. Prior to the beginning of the irrigation season there are Once the proper system pressure is approaching normal several activities we try to accomplish. In the early days of check the irrigation system for leaks. Keep checking for spring when the system is still off, but when you can work several days as some leaks are slow to appear. outdoors, I like to do any work that may require opening up When the system is up and running check and set all of the underground pipe. For instance, any quick coupling the clocks. Replace burned out bulbs in the pumphouse valves or automatic sprinklers that need to be raised or low­ control panel. Before a night watering, run every automatic ered should be done at this time. A sticky valve from the sprinkler on the course and check for rotation. Each head previous season may be replaced now without the mess of should be able to pop up, rotate, and turn off and go pressurized water. down. In the pumphouse, the oil can be changed in the pumps, Moisture requirements and system repairs are our major the pumps greased, and new packing placed around the concerns. We use a mini-weatner station of two thermom­ shaft of the pumps. The "Y" strainer and any screens should eters, one for air temperature, and the other for soil tem­ be removed and cleaned. Keep the pumphouse in a clean, perature, a rain gauge and an evapotranspiration meter. neat and orderly manner. Every so often, we give the place The evapotranspi ration meter consists of a row of sponges, a fresh coat of paint. Have plenty of light as it makes it placed vertically in a plastic tub, with a ruler on the inside much easier to spend the necessary time performing the dai­ wall. ly tasks, if you are in a clean and well lit environment. (Continued on Page 6) 316 I HIN 1 4085 Old 27 South • Gaylord, MI 49735 732-3274 732-2696 "We're The Ones To Count On" 5 Irrigation maintenance (Continued from Page 5) Every day at the same time we check the water loss rate and fill it to the same mark every day. The évapotranspira­ Gillison’s Variety Fabrication, Inc. tion rate is just a simple way to keep track of moisture loss. 3033 BENZIE HWY. • BENZONIA, Ml 49616 This information should be recorded in an irrigation diary OR along with any other pertinent information of the day. 1515 WOODMERE ST. • TRAVERSE CITY, Ml 49684 Possibly the most important aspect of the irrigation spe­ cialist position is that of monitoring the day-to-day mositure PHONE 616/882-5921 OR PHONE 616/946-0177 requirements of the turf. My personal system is to walk on every green and tee, while driving on every fairway, mak­ • Manufacturers of ing sure to notice moisture level, wilting and rotation of au­ tomatic sprinklers. The clubhouse area is checked first so Quality Farm Machinery • that any water that need be added may be done so before any member activity takes place. ■FMC As I make my routine rounds I check the clocks in all five zone boxes to see that they have held the proper time throughout the night. Upon completion of this initial check BUSH HOG’ any sprinklers that did not work properly are replaced and checked. Then, if any additional water is needed, automat­ ic syringing or hand watering chores are performed. • Service Parts • Other responsibilities of this position that are done throughout the growing season, is edging around the quick • See Us For coupling valves, automatic sprinklers, drains, valves, and All Your Spraying Needs • yardage markers. This should be done every 3 to 4 weeks, or as needed, to keep these looking neat and trimmed. In conclusion, the irrigation system is the most expensive tool we use on the golf course. During the months of July and August, it may be most often used piece of equipment SPRAY PRODUCTS Serving Michigan Golf Course Professionals with Quality Tee Time* Products Fertilizers Pesticides Specialty Products Distributed by: >T\[) \ IjFCiAS! P. O. Box T 28064 Pontiac Trail F S. 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The information will be used to establish a computerized na­ Congress also nas ordered the Federal Emergency Manage­ tional database accessible by the general public. ment Agency (FEMA) to prepare, by March 31, a study on the Under Section 313, owners and operators of certain facili­ major threats facing communities and local emergency man­ ties must complete a toxic chemical release form for speci­ agement coordinators. fied chemicals, reflecting releases during the preceding cal­ In 1986, the US Congress enacted the Emergency Planning endar year, to be submitted to EPA and state officials and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) as a response to annually on or before July 1. growing concerns about the effects of chemical releases on Facilities that use more than 10,000 pounds of a single list­ communities. The act (1) supports emergency planning ef­ ed toxic chemical or that manufacture or process more than forts at the state and local levels, (2) provides citizens ana lo­ 25,000 pounds total of any of the listed chemicals must sub­ cal governments with information concerning potential mit toxic chemical release forms. These forms request infor­ chemical hazards present in their communities and (3) estab­ mation on the maximum amount present at the location; lishes enforcement procedures and civil, administrative and treatment and disposal methods; and annual quantity re­ criminal penalties for non-compliance. leased into the environment for each listed chemical or Subtitle A establishes the framework for emergency plan­ chemical category. ning by state and local governments by calling for the crea­ The initial list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting re­ tion of state emergency response commissions and local quirements consists of 329 entries, including 20 categories of emergency planning committees. These local panels are de­ chemicals. EPA's administrator may add or delete chemicals signed to work on emergency response plans in cooperation on the list based upon an agency determination of health or with representatives of facilities - including golf courses - environmental hazards. State governors and the public may covered by the law. petition the administrator to add to or delete from the list. Ti­ Subtitle B, which was designed to provide information to tle III of EPCRA outlines trade secret protection and enforce­ appropriate local, state and federal officials on the type, ment procedures: amount, location, use, disposal and release of chemicals, in­ Section 322 applies to trade secret claims under reporting cludes three reporting provisions: requirements for emergency planning and Sections 311, 312 Section 311 applies to all facilities, such as golf courses, and 313. Even if specific chemical identify of an extremely that are subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of hazardous substance or chemical is allowed to be withheld 1970 and subsequent OSHA regulations. The owner or oper­ as a trade secret, the generic class or category of the chemi­ ator of a golf facility must submit material safety data sheets cal must be provided. (MSDSs) or a list of the chemicals for which the facility is re­ Section 323 requires that chemical information withheld quired to keep MSDSs to state emergency response commis­ from the public as a trade secret must be available to health sions and local emergency planning committees and fire de­ professionals for diagnostic purposes and emergency assess­ partments. ment activities. In these cases, the person receiving the infor­ Updates are due within three months after OSHA regula­ mation must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement tions require the owner/operator to prepare or have available with the facility. an MSDS for a specific hazardous chemical. A revised Section 325 provides for enforcement procedures and pen­ MSDS must be submitted for significant new information re­ alties as follows: garding a chemical for which an MSDS was previously sub­ • civil penalties for owner/operators not complying mitted. with emergency requirements. Also under Section 311, EPA can establish threshold quan­ • civil, administrative and criminal penalties for owner/ tities for hazardous chemicals, so that no reporting is re­ operators not complying with emergency notification quired if a facility has a below-threshold amount of a hazard­ requirements following the release of a listed hazardous ous chemical. substance Section 312 requires facilities covered by Section 311 to • civil and administrative penalties for owner/operators submit a chemical inventory form annually by March 1. The not complying with reporting requirements in Sections inventory forms must contain an estimate of the maximum 311,312 and 313 amount of the hazardous chemicals present at the facility • civil and administrative penalties for trade secret during the preceding year, an estimate of the average daily claims that are ruled frivolous amount of hazardous chemicals at the facility and the loca­ • criminal penalties for disclosure of trade secret infor­ tion of these chemicals at the facility. mation. Section 312 calls for two reporting "tiers". Tier I requires How EPCRA Works in Michigan only general information on the amount and location of haz­ As a response to growing concerns about the effects of ardous chemicals at the facility. Tier II information, which chemical releases on communities, the US Congress enacted need not be submitted unless requested by the state commis­ the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act sion or the local planning committee or fire department, re­ (Continued on Page 9) 7 THE HUET CUT-A-WAY... A CUT ABOVE! * 30 hp, water cooled, in-line 3 cylinder * 4 speed synchronized * Electronic speed controlled * Large cargo bed, 1600 lb. capacity * 9 PSI on turf * Optional PTO * 50MPG * Extremely low maintenance $6,795.00 THE BEST COST LESS! “While my other turf vehicles are in for repairs almost every day, the Daihatsus just keep right on working. The HIJET is a better machine. ” Ken DeBusscher Wabeek Country Club “The HIJET is the only vehicle that will last on our courses. ” Grant Rowe Shanty Creek Resort “The Legend’’ PFEIFFER HIJET (616) 949-7800 2424 28th Street • Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 8 How EPCRA works in Michigan (Continued from Page 7) Nothing Runs Like a Deere (EPCRA) in 1986. The act supports state and local emer­ gency planning efforts and provides citizens and local gov­ ernments with information concerning potential chemical hazards present in their communities by requiring reports from businesses - including golf courses - that deal with hazardous chemicals. In 1986, Michigan enacted an emergency planning law authorizing fire chiefs to collect hazardous material infor­ mation from employers within their jurisdiction. Also in 1986, Michigan repealed a state community right-to-know law that had allowed for public access to information. Federal EPCRA provisions do apply, however. The state fire marshal's office, a division of the Michigan State Police Department, administers the emergency plan­ 1200 BUNKER & FIELD RAKE ning law. Under state law, golf course operations must provide the fire department, upon request, with the following informa­ tion: • workplace chemical list • copies of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for each hazardous chemical identified on the chemi­ cal list 3325 PROFESSIONAL TURF MOWER • quantity of hazardous substances in the work­ place • workplace location of hazardous substances KLOOSTER • updates of any significant chemical substance in­ EQUIPMENT, INC. formation RON HAGELSTEIN Ellsworth The fire chief may exempt minimal and portable quanti­ SALES REPRESENTATIVE (616) 599-2541 ties of hazardous substances from reporting requirements. Michigan's emergency planning law includes no penalty provisions for non-compliance. Community Right-To-Know Contacts For emergency release notification, call 800/292-4706. 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M-72, Williamsburg • (616) 267-5400 1 tablespoon incentives and bonuses 1-800-344-4667 SERVE: on a plate supported by management -Author unknown J 9 NMTMA Proposed Budget 1989-90 Account Descriptions Fiscal Year: November 1 to October 1 Income: Advertising: All Publication Advertising Income Income: Dues: Al, Dues Income MTF Fund Raiser All Income from Golf Fees and Advertising 8,000 Sponsors NMTMA Fund Raiser Al, Income from Golf Fees and Dues 7,000 Sponsors MTF Fund Raiser 16,200 Meeting Income: All Money Collected at Regular NMTMA Fund Raiser 8,000 NMTMA Meetings Soft Good Sales: Income from Membership Parapher­ Meeting Income 1,600 nalia Soft Good Sales 200 Special Gifts & Misc.: Miscellaneous Income Special Gifts & Misc. -0- Interest: Interest Earned on Checking Accts. Interest 100 Expenses: Total: 41,100 Secretarial: Executive Secretary's Compensation Speakers: Cost of Meals & Travel Paid for Edicational Expenses: Speakers Meeting & Mini-Conference: Room, Meal, and Golf Secretarial 500 Costs Paid for All Meeting? Speakers -0- Board Meetings: Room and Meal Costs Paid for Winter Meeting and Mini-Conference 20,000 Board Meetings Board Meetings 450 Research and Professional: NMTMA Donations for MTF, GCSAA, and other Research and Professional Research & Professional 7,000 Promotion. Scholarships 1,500 Scholarships: NMTMA and GCSAA Scholarship Contri­ Prizes, Awards, Recog. 300 butions Office Supplies 300 Prizes, Awards, Recognition: Golf Prizes, Plaques, In­ terment Flowers, Etc. Postage and Mailing 800 Office Supplies: Envelopes, Labels, Letterhead, etc. Membership Directory 3,000 Postage & Mailing: Postal Fees Paid Newsletter 5,500 Membership Directory: Printing Costs of Membership Directory Membership Cards 500 Newsletter: Printing Costs of Turf Times Newsletters Soft Goods 1,000 Membership Cards: Cost of Printing Plastic Member­ Insurance 150 ship Cards Soft Goods: Membership Paraphernalia Purchased Service Charges 100 Insurance: NMTMA Liability Insurance Misc. -0- Service Charges: Cost of Checking Accounts Total: 41,100 Misc.: Miscellaneous Expenses and Contingencies Michael Morris, Finance Committee Chairman Sod ^OAtK Palms. Ml 48465 (517) 864-3549 GREENS CONSTRUCTION MIX SAND & PEAT MIX GREENS TOP DRESSING MIX Annuals • Perennials • Herbs BULK HORTICULTURAL Geraniums • Hanging Baskets Many Unusual Plants PEAT Wie deliver to Northern Michigan twice weekly. MINERAL & PEAT Consultations given at your location on all your individual plant needs. SOD SEED BLENDED Cooper’s (ireeiihoiise FOR GOLF COURSES 4555 -15 Mile Road • Kent City, Michigan 49330 STATEWIDE DELIVERY - (517) 864-3549 Russell & Evelyn Cooper • (616) 887-9527 J 10 THE BULLETIN of the UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION GREEN SECTION Vol. 8 Washington, D. C., October, 1928 No. 10 jjSfoQnOÙ Sg®ffüû®ÿ ODD®, Winter Rules The winter and early spring months always give those in LAN3SCAPE/QOLF COURBE DESIGN charge of golf courses in the northern half of the United States the unpleasant task of dealing with some unreasona­ ble members who feel that membership in a club should car­ ry with it absolute freedom in the use of all parts of the À®"' house and grounds. There are, of course, many ways of re­ straining such unbridled enthusiasts, but it is doubtful that any method has proven entirely effective while still preserv­ ing "peace and good will". 300 Ionia, S.W. Our attention has been called to a method used at the Co­ Grand Rapids, MI 49503 lumbia Country Club, Chevy Chase, Md., which may appeal to others faced with this problem. An appeal by the green (616) 235-1323 committee to the golfing members of the club was distribut­ ed in the form of an attractively printed folder. The purpose was to educate the players to a better understanding of the whys and wherefores of one of those mysterious actions of the ever-puzzling green committee. The folder reads as fol­ lows: "Owing to the adverse conditions, from a maintenance J standpoint, to which the golf course is subjected under our climatic conditions in the late winter and early spring, it may be found necessary at times to close the course for a day or two in order to protect the turf and the soil and preserve a satisfactory surface for subsequent play. "It is desired that you be acquainted with the reasons for SINCE 1938 closing the course at such times as you may find the "Golf CREATING SPECIALTY SANDS: Course Closed" sign posted in your locker room though the weather is fine overhead. It is the desire of those charged TOP DRESSING & BUNKER SAND with the maintenance of your golf course, not restrict your CURRENTLY USED AT privileges thereon but to protect the course from injury that Arnold Palmer Course - Shanty Creek, Bellaire Jack Nicklaus Course - Grand Traverse Resort may be caused by play during the infrequent intervals in Trent Jones Course - Sylvan Resort, Gaylord which the turf is very soft. Don Ross Memorial Golf Course - Boyne Highlands "The alternate freezing and thawing of the soil during the late winter and early spring months is one of nature's great­ est aids to golf course maintenance in this latitude. The CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: weathering process restores the natural granular structure of the soil by breaking up the hard, packed mass that results CLEARING, EXCAVATION, SHAPING, from the heavy play and the trampling by laborers and pack­ BUNKERS, CART PATHS ing by equipment during the summer and autumn months. EXPERIENCE INCLUDES WORK AT This granular condition of the soil is very essential to the proper development of the turf grasses and to the durability Arnold Palmer Course - Shanty Creek, Bellaire of the turf, and if the course is allowed to rest from the time Antrim Dells - Atwood Birchwood Farms - Harbor Springs the frost leaves the ground until the soil settles naturally and Boyne Highlands - Harbor Springs Mackinac Island - Mackinac Island the surface moisture has evaporated, the surface will be left Michaywe Golf Course - Gaylord Trent Jones Course -Sylvan Resort, Gaylord smooth and the soil in deal condition for growing grass when the season for growth begins. On the other hand, if the course is used while the frost is I ROADBUILDING PLUS Asphalt Paving • Concrete Paving leaving, and the soil is very soft and soggy, this newly re­ Excavation • Airports • Golf Courses • Site Development stored granular structure will be broken down before the Tennis Courts • Sand & Gravels * Underground Utilities Plus, Plus, grass has gotten the benefit of it. Aside from the interference to this natural turf expedient, many of the grass roots that H & D INC, 2081 W. CHARLEVOIX AVE. PETOSKEY, MICH. 49770 (616) 347-2547 serve to feed the grass and bind it into the mass known as (Continued on Page 13) 11 NMTMA changes: Publications and financial management Your Board of Directors of the North- Corner," reprinted articles and information, original articles ern Michigan Turf Managers Associa­ from members at large and researchers - in short, the profes­ tion is always taking steps to increase sional and technical information you need to keep up with the pride and professionalism of the the times. The monthly updates will include meeting infor­ turfgrass management industry in our mation and other timely and important announcements. The area. This year the NMTMA is mov­ Membership Directory and Resource Handbook will contain ing ahead with some new and excit­ the usual member addresses, and phone numbers and ven­ ing projects which will benefit all of dor information ... but keep your eyes open for some new Mike Morris us directly and indirectly. and useful information in the resource section of the book. Two of these projects are the new "Turf Times" publica­ The changes in our publications format are made in re­ sponse to many members' desires to have a more profession­ tion format and Membership Directory, and a new financial al looking publication representing our organization and pro­ record keeping system for the NMTMA. fession. All members are encouraged to participate by New Publications writing letters to the editor and contributing feature articles of Right now you are looking at the NMTMA's most recent projects undertaken at your own course. Looks are not attempt to add some style and class to our organization. everything - the success of our newsletters will rest on their The new publications format includes four quarterly news­ ability to effectively communicate the business of our organi­ letters like this one which will come out in April, July, Octo­ zation. ber, and January; nine monthly "Turf Times Updates" which A special thanks goes out to all the vendors who have gen­ will come out March through November; and a new "Mem­ erously helped support this undertaking with their advertis­ bership Directory and Resource Handbook" which will be mailed out in April. ing. Financial Record Keeping The "Turf Times" quarterlies, like this one will include cal­ The business of the NMTMA is growing - through our fund endar information, NMTMA information, a "Mechanic's raising for research and scholarships, our publications under­ taking, ever larger meetings and golf outings, etc. - and in re­ sponse to this growth the Board of the NMTMA has instituted a new finance committee. It will be the responsibility of the MILLER WEST, INC. finance committee to record all business transactions of the NMTMA in a standardized ledger format, and to report to the 274 Mart Street, S.W. members of the NMTMA about how we raise and disburse Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 our money. Note the 1990 NMTMA budget printed in this (616) 241-4481 1-800-531-2151 (in Ml) newletter. The NMTMA is currently investigating the possibliitlies of YOUR JACOBSEN DISTRIBUTOR incorporating and achieving a non-profit status. To do this, AND we must compile financial records from the last three years, NATIONAL MOWER CO. and up until now there has been no standardized system of KAWASAKI TRUCKS record keeping. The Finance Committee will keep you in­ formed of progress in this area. FORD ENGINES & PARTS Financial record keeping and reporting is a large responsi­ EXCEL HUSTLER ROTARIES bility for each of us in our own businesses, and the Finance TURFCO TOP DRESSERS Committee hopes that our organization will demonstrate ut­ SALSCO AERIFIERS most professionalism in dealing with the NMTMA financial BUNTON GREENS MOWERS responsibilities. SPRAYING DEVICES, INC. “S.D.I.” GIANT VAC BLOWERS & LEAF LOADERS ROYER SHREDDERS & POWER SCREENS PAR AIDE & STANDARD SUPPLIES RAVO STREET SWEEPERS AREA REPRESENTATIVE: AYMOUR SHANNON Kingsley, Michigan 49649 (616) 263-7614 ____________________ _________________________ / 12 Dress for success Does everyone remember all began both in our expertise and in the recognition of its those expressions, "you are what importance. you eat" and "a chain is only as Hopefully, remuneration is not far behind. strong as its weakest link"1. So what's the deal? Well, I'm getting there. Now, I'm sure Certainly these two cliches you realize that I'm not suggesting we all start showing up for could easily relate to all of us as work in three piece suits. I just think that anything we can Turf Managers. Wait a minute, do to reinforce the professsionalism of our industry can only "you are what you eat?" Yes, of help us in the long run. How then does one dress for success Tom Brogger course or rather, "your turf is when the medium we work in includes so much dirt and Public Relations Chairman what it's fed." rease? One suggestion might be to keep a pair of coveralls andy. This way if you need to meet with someone the Anyway along with these extremely appropriate expres­ cleanup is quick and easy. You're also sure to be taking sions, I would like to add one more. "Dress for Success." Dressing for success is becoming more and more impor­ (Continued on Page 14) tant to us as we continue to evolve within the turf industry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oh, I realize that the guts are far more important that the garb but I think we'd be naive in thinking that the garb Golfumor... doesn't have an effect on how we feel and how we are per­ All his life, a dignified English Barrister-widower, with a considerable in­ ceived by others. come had dreamed of playing Sandringham (one of Great Britain's really exclusive golf courses), and one day he made up his mind to chance it In recent years, the demand for higher quality turf has be­ when he was traveling in the area. Although he was well aware that it come widespread. Turf managers have responded and are was very exclusive, he asked at the desk if he might play the famous now providing conditions superior to those then at any oth­ course. The Club's secretary inquired, "Member?" er time in history. The programs to manage these systems "No sir." can often become more complex. You might even say we are like doctors with the golf course being our patient. In Guest of a member?" many locations club officials have recognized the Turf Man­ ager as the most crucial individual on staff. This has not al­ "No sir." ways been the case. We've come a long way from where it "Sorry," the secretary said. As he turned to leave, the Lawyer spotted a slightly familiar figure seated in the Lounge, reading "The London Times". It was Lord Willoughby Winter rules Parham. He approached and bowing low said, "I beg your pardon, your Lordship, but my name is Higginbotham of the London Solicitors, Hig­ (Continued from Page 11) ginbotham, Willingby and Barclay. I should like to ask your Lordship's turf are broken by pressure of the foot as it sinks into the indulgence. Might I play this beautiful course as your guest? soft soil, and a considerable period of the early growing His Lordship gave Higginbotham a long look, put down his paper, and season is required for nature to repair this injury. asked, "Another matter which is of more concern from a player's standpoint is the rough, bumpy surface of the "Church?" putting greens and fairways resulting from deep foot im­ "C of E, sir, as was my late wife." pressions made by the players and caddies when playing on the course immediately after a thaw. A few players "Education?" the old gentlemean asked. and their caddies at such times may leave the putting "Eaton, sir, and Oxford, with a Blue and Honors." greens in very bad condition for themselves and others who may wisn to play after the ground has dried out. A "Sport?" bumpy surface on a putting green is difficult to overcome, and usually when such a condition occurs in the late win­ "Rugby, sir, spot of tennis and Number Four on the crew that beat Cam­ bridge." ter of early spring a good part of the best golfing season has passed before that very desirable true surface can be "Service?" restored. "These are some of the reasons why the unwelcome "Brigadier, sir, Coldstream Guards, Victoria Cross, and Knight of the Gar­ ter." sign "Golf Course Closed" may be found at your club oc­ casionally; but be assured that this will not occur more of­ "Campaigns?" ten nor for any longer periods than is deemed absolutely essential for your maximum enjoyment of the course dur­ "Dunkirk, El Alemain, and Normandy, sir." ing the golfing season. "Languages?" "When in doubt as to the condition of the course, a tele­ phone call to the club may save a disappointing trip or a "Private tutor in French, fluent German, and a bit of Greek." wasted day. His Lordship considered briefly, then nodded to the Club secretary and "Yours for the best golf course possible, and for you the said ... "Nine holes." best golfing season ever!" \________________________________________________ / 13 Getting along with people To get along with others: • Don't say everything you think. And watch your body language. It may say more than you intend or want to say. • Make few promises, but keep the ones you make if you want to be trusted. • Have empathy. Make merry with those who rejoice, mourn with those who suffer. • Keep an open mind. If you are the only one coming up with the right answers, something is wrong. Discuss, don't argue. • Let your merits speak for themselves but be ready to BULK or BAGGED discuss them when asked. Do not talk about another's weaknesses unless necessary. • REED SEDGE PEAT • Treat everybody with importance. SOURCE: Joseph P. Cangemi, Western Kentucky University, writing in Psychology, • CANADIAN SPHAGNUM SUNY, Morrisville, NY 13408. CREDIT: The Mountain State Creenletter. • PEAT / SAND MIXES PLUS a COMPLETE LINE of Horticultral Dress for success ... (Continued from Page 13) Products for all your Golf Course needs... home less dirt each day and will probably get more life out of those work clothes. Another place where our dress is so important is at the many different turfgrass related meetings and seminars. Of AL-PAR PEAT CO. special interest is how we project ourselves while being the invited guests at one of our NMTMA members clubs. Pic­ 5900 Henderson Road ture it. Here's our host who along with his peers is being Elsie, Ml 48831 observed from close range by those repective bosses ana other interested parties. If we come across like a bunch of S 517-661-7850 FAX 517-661-7854 "BOZO's" ¡Credit Charlie, it certainly won't credit our host in his future negotiations with these individuals. On the oth­ er hand, you put us all in monkey suits and an entirely differ­ ent opinion is formed. Subconsciously these judgements are made and good or bad, it can't be helped. On a whole, our organization has done a very good job of HUGGETT presenting itself at various clubs throughout the north. There have been very few occasions where golf attire has SOD FARM, INC. been less than acceptable. Periodically, though, we do run into problem where the host club already has a specific dress code in effect. So for this and the aforementioned rea­ • Top Quality Sod • sons the NMTMA has decided to adopt the following dress code:" For golfing events, proper golf attire is required. This r v. Blue Grass Blend includes golf slacks or tailored shorts with a collared shirt. f \ Grade A or Commercial Not allowed are blue jeans, gym shorts, cut offs, tee shirts, tank tops or any other improper dress. For dinner, sport } Blue Grass Fesque, Rye Blend cjVptffy Good on Sandy Soils coats are strongly recommended with neckties optional. For luncheons, where golf will follow, golf wear will be fine. Fi­ nally, members will be responsible for themselves and their guests." There will be a reminder of this in each Turf Times I Delivery Update throughout the season. I Michigan • Ohio • Indiana As each year passes I tell myself I'm going to upgrade my workclothes a little and see if I can't find a way to keep my "uniform" somewhat neater throughout the day. It's been a Shade & Ornamental Trees slow process but you know when I do this I find myself cleaning up the shop and organizing my desk more than f Ph: 517-635-7482 ever before. When I get sloppy, my work area follows close behind. I'm sure it must be an attitude. Well, anyway it's something to think about and look forward to as we move 4114 East Marlette Rd. into a new season. As I look ahead and vision how well dressed our organization is going to become, one final Marlette, Ml 48453 cliche' comes to mind and that is, "A stitch in time saves nine." 14 Integrated pest management and the golf course Credit: CCSAA News Release, November, 1988 FINDINGS: Golf couses are increasingly using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to control pests through a variety of care­ fully planned methods. This trend will increase in order to meet industry concerns over reliance on chemical pest control strategies. IPM has proven effective in a variety of contexts and represents an environmentally sound means by which golf course superintendents can harmonize course requirements with nature. DEFINITION OF IPM: According to Dr. Victor A. Gibeault of the University of California at Riverside, "IPM is defined as multiple tactics used in a compatible manner in order to maintain pest populations below levels that cause economic or unac­ ceptable aesthetic injury without posing a hazard to humans, domestic animals, or to other nontarget life forms. Integrated means that a broad interdisciplinary approach is taken, using scientific principles of plant protection, to fuse into a single sys­ tem a variety of management strategies and tactics."i Fulfilling this definition requires the pest manager to establish measurable tolerance levels for pest populations, monitor turf areas for pest incidence, maintain accurate records of monitoring data and select appropriate actions in response to changing pest populations. The range of tactics available in an IPM system include the following: • Regulatory Quarantines, seed certification, pesticide laws; • Physical Trapping, screening, hand destruction, harassment; • Chemical Attractants, repellents, sterilants, growth inhibitors, soaps, synthetic pesticides; • Cultural Water management, sanitation, aerification, thatch control, fertilization, mowing height • Biological Use of resistant varieties, natural enemies, propagation of pest disease/parasites, release of sterile pests.2 In addition to these control strategies, construction techniques which utilize proper drainage, birming, plant selection and so forth are important contributors to effective IPM. One of the objectives of IPM is to use chemicals only when necessary, but it is a misconception that IPM programs always replace chemical control. Rather, IPM encourages the pest manager to use chemicals wisely, which can mean less often. EFFECTIVENESS OF IPM: IPM has proven effective in a wide variety of contexts. In a study of tree care reported by Dr. Mi­ chael J. Raupp, an entomologist at the University of Maryland, pesticide use was reduced by more than 90 percent when IPM was utilized.3 Dr. Don Short, extension entomologist at the University of Florida, recently reported that in a three-year study in south and central Florida, spot treatment with pesticides and weekly monitoring of the turf resulted in good control of chinch bugs and webworms. "This is primarily due to the fact that we are not killing off beneficial organisms that may be pro­ viding more control than pesticides," Dr. Short concluded.4 As Christine Casy, an IPM agent notes: "Landscape IPM programs have shown great potential, having reduced pesticide usage up to 70% while improving plant quality. When monitoring costs are included, this corresponds to a cost reduction of 20-30%."s An IMPM plan that could serve as a model for other courses was recently adoped by the Sherman Hollow golf course in Vermont after negotiations between the Sherman Hollow management and the Environment Protection Agency. The plan pro­ vides for the monitoring of the course by a turfgrass expert, the limited use of chemicals when necessary, and the keeping of precise records.6 Another IPM method that has proven effective is the use of pests to control pests - biological agents that attack pests and that are more effective than chemical agents.7 This method can be as simple as building bird houses on golf courses that will attract insect-eating bird species.s Computers are also being used at a number of golf courses to monitor pests, predict future infestations, and arrive at balanced solutions to pest problems.9 ROLE OF GCSAA: In addition to the training required under federal and state laws, GCSAA sponsors an extensive educa­ tion program to assure that professional golf course superintendents are well-trained in safe pesticide application techniques. While these techniques have not always been understood as part of an IPM approach, many existing practices are easily as­ similated within IPM. GCSAA supports IPM at another level through funding for basic research on turfgrass. The join USGA/ GCSAA research project on turfgrass stress is designed to develop hardier plant materials capable of withstanding pests and stresses with lesser materials. CONCLUSION: Golf courses increasingly are relying upon IPM in their operations. In fact, many IPM techniques have been used for years without explicity being labelled IPM. Integrated Pest Management is a proven method that can help mini­ mize reliance on chemicals while effectively controlling harmful plant and animal pests. FOOTNOTES: 1. Victor Al. Bieault, et.al., “Integrated Pest Management for Turf, California Turfgrass Culture, Spring, 1981, p. 13 2. Zachary Grant, “What is Integrated Pest Management?“ Golf Course Management, Nov. 1987, p. 12 3. Michael J. Raupp, et. al., “The Concept of Key Plants In Integrated Pest Management for Landscapes,“ journal to Arboriculture, Nov. 1985, p. 315 4. Zachary Grant, “Why IPM? Some Advantages to Consider,“ Golf Course Management, Nov. 1987, p. 81 5. Christine Casey, “IPM And The Golf Course Superintendent,“ J.J. GCSA March-April 1988, p. 8. 6. Zachary Grant, “IPM Update: The Sherman Hollow Story,“ Golf Course Management, Nov. 1987, p. 6 7. Scott S. Warren, “Controlling Nature with Nature,“ USAIR, Sept. 1987, p. 10. 8. “Working With Nature's Own To Achieve Insect Contro//Golf Course Management, April, 1987, p. 28. 9. Jeff Chaltas, “Of Growing Interest: IPM Usage Today,“ Golf Course Management, Feb. 1987, p. 94. 15 1990 CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 5-8 The Masters, August National G.C. (GA) USA/CBS 9 MSU Mini-Conference, Grayling Holiday Inn 20 GCSAA Regional Seminar, Calculations and Practical Mathematics in Golf Course Management, Renton, Wash. MAY 8 GAM Handicap Seminar, Sylvan Resort 11 Michigan and Border Cities, Michigan Special Olympics Benefit, "Links", Pinewood 22 NMTMA at Lost Lake Woods Club, Nick Clifford, Speaker, Wetting Agents, Soluable and Organic Fertilizer JUNE 7 GAM, Michigan Amateur Qualifying, Hidden Valley Golf Club 7-10 MASDA Seniors, TPC, Dearborn, Ml ABC 11-12 Spaulding Michigan State Pro-Am, Boyne Highlands 14-16 U.S. Open, Medinah CC, ILL ESPN/ABC 19-23 GAM, Michigan Amateur Championship, Meadowbrook CC 25 NMTMA, MTF Benefit Day, "Donald Ross Memorial" Boyne Highlands 25-27 Michigan Open, Grand Traverse Resort JULY TBA NMTMA at the Rock, Drummond Island, Speaker - TBA 16-17 ITT Michigan Golf Classic, Schuss Mountain Resort 19- 22 British Open, St. Andrew's, Scotland ESPN/ABC 20- 22 Ameritech Senior Open, Grand Traverse Resort, CBS 26- 29 Buick Open, Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, Michigan 30 GAM Championship Qualifying, Michaywe Hills AUGUST 9-12 PGA Championship, Shoal Creek GC, Alabama ESPN/ABC 10 GAM, Club Relations Day, Bay City CC 13 NMTMA at Fox Run Golf Club, Speaker -TBA 13- 15 GAM Championship, Travis Pointe (Tentative) 20 Mid-Michigan Turf Association Benefit Day, Flint Golf Club 24-26 Michigan Bell Showdown (Skins Game), Grand Traverse Resort 30 MTF, Michigan State University, Field Day SEPTEMBER TBA NMTMA at High Pointe Golf Club Speaker-TBA 10 Michigan Superintendent's Championship, Timber Ridge 14- 16 Greater Grand Rapids Open, Elks Country Club OCTOBER 1 Michigan and Border Cities Benefit Day, Several Clubs Participating 1 West Michigan Golf Course Superintendent's Association Benefit Day, "Highlands" Grand Rapids Elks CC 2 NMTMA at Gaylord CC, Annual Meeting/Supts. Championship DECEMBER 1 MMTA Annual Christmas Party, Garland Resort __________ 16