---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- - NMTMA Educational seminar NMTMA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President sef for March 4th at Grayling Jeffrey Holmes The NMTMA will hold its first 1991 meeting at the Grayling Holiday Inn in Grayling on Vice-President March 4, 1991. The focus of the meeting will be chemical handling, pesticide certifica­ Paul Holmes tion, calibration, and hazardous material aisposal. The Grayling Holiday Inn is located on Business Loop I-75, south of downtown Grayling. Executive Secretary The cost of the seminar and lunch is $10.00 at the aoor. Please make checks payable to Thomas J. Reed NMTMA. 3733 Apollo Dr. Traverse City, Ml 49684 IMPORTANT! You must make reservations to attend this meeting. Call Tom Reed at Phone 616-943-8343 (616) 943-8343, or Kim Olson (616) 887-0515 by February 27th. Continuing Education Units (C.E.U.'s) for pesticide licensing will be offered at this semi­ nar. Directors Tom Brogger 8:45 a.m. REGISTRATION, COFFEE & ROLLS Brian Holmes 9:30 a.m. WELCOME James Inman Jeff Holmes David Little, CCCS President, N.M.T.M.A. Michael Meindertsma 9:40 a.m. BIG FEARS LITTLE RISKS Charles Menefee, CGCS National Academy Of Sciences Presentation Michael Morris 10:00 a.m. CALIBRATION Kimberly Olson Correctly Calibrating Sprayers & Spreaders Robert Steinhurst Jr., CGCS Dave Green W.A. Cleary Corp. 10:45 a.m. STORAGE TANKS Above and Below Ground Regulations Past Presidents Mike Hylwa Ed Karcheski Northern Michigan Pump Inc. C.E. "Tuck" Tate, CGCS 11:30 a.m. CHEMICAL DISPOSAL David Longfield, CGCS Planned Disposal Day, Packaging, Jonathon Scott, CGCS Labeling and Disposal Tom Brogger Regulations Charles Cubbage Division Director Pesticide & Plant Pest Mngt. MTF Liaison Michigan Department of Agriculture David Longfield, CGCS 12:30 p.m, LUNCH 1:30 p.m. PESTICIDE LICENSING Laws & Regulations for Certification and Registration Keith Creagh CCSAA Liaison Certification Program Manager Jon Maddern Michigan Department of Agriculture 2:15 p.m. PUBLIC AWARENESS Educating Your Members and Neighbors Newsletter Editor Michael Morris Frank Rossi P.O. Box 1575 Environmental Education SpecialistM.S.U. Frankfort, Ml 49635 Next Meeting: MSU/NMTMA mini-conference April 8th in Grayling The NMTMA will be hosting its annual MSU/NMTMA Mini-Conference at the Grayling Holiday Inn in Grayling on April 8th. As part of our continued educational outreach to our Recycled Paper members this conference will include presentations by Dr. Bruce Branham, Dr. David Smitley, Dr. Joe Vargas, and others from the university, state agencies and industry. Take advantage of this opportunity to keep up with the latest in research, regulations and turfgrass management practices. J NMTMA has new logo 1991 NMTMA Meetings April 8 MSU/NMTMA Mini-Conference, Grayling All NMTMA publications and letterhead will be sporting our new logo which you see on this newsletter for the first May Crystal Downs Country Club, Frankfort June MTF Fund Raiser, Garland Golf Course, Lewiston | time. The Board of Directors carefully studied the many July Twin Birch Golf Course, Kalkaska ideas presented by the membership, hired an artist to ren­ August Thunder Bay Golf Course, Hawks der several finalists, and then chose the logo on the cover Sept. (Shanty Creek Resort or Sylvan Resort) which depicts the white pine, the water and the turf which NMTMA Fund Raiser make our association unique. October Tuck Tate/NMTMA Championship With respect to the CCSAA, the editor asserts that the & Annual Meeting, Huron Breeze, EastTawas CCSAA did not "deny" us the use of their logo as our previ­ ous newsletters reported. The GCSAA did ask us to request permission to use their logo indicating that the NMTMA is '91 NMTMA Membership Directory an affiliated chapter. The NMTMA Board of Directors then to be mailed in April decided that this would be an appropriate time to establish The 1991 NMTMA Membership Directory will be mailed our own identity in the ranks of turfgrass managers across to you in April. In an effort to extend and improve our the country. We are proud, as well, to claim our affiliation membership services we will be including some useful ref­ with the GCSAA. erence materials, and an order form for additional reference Now, a special thanks to all the individuals who contrib­ material! Stay tuned to the NMTMA for more information. uted logo ideas: Andy Norman, whose concept was cho­ sen for our new logo; Becky Tate; Tom Reed and family; Assistant Superintendent position open: Contact Jeff Tom Brogger; Dan Bundy; and Michael VerHage. Your ef­ Holmes at The Grand Traverse Resort, 616/938-9083. forts represent the commitment and involvement we honor in our membership. Equipment for Sale: '99, 72” Groundsmaster; 79 Spreadrite Topdresser; 79 Turfpro 84”; '80 Toro HTM 175; '83 300 gal. Apply now for the GCSAA Legacy Award FMC Sprayer with foam maker; 2-wheeled Hydraulic Dump The deadline for applications for the new GCSAA Legacy Trailer; '83 Ransome 171 Triplex Mower. Call Jeff Holmes at Awards is April 1, 1991. The Legacy Awards were created the Grand Traverse Resort for information and prices: 616/ to give college scholarships to academically talented chil­ 938-9083. dren and grandchildren of GCSAA members. The awards are based on academic ability, community and extracurric­ Equipment for Sale: '86 Toro Reelmaster 350-D; '88 Toro Reel- ular involvement and an essay. Awards amounts can range master 450-D; Ryan Renovalre Fairway Aerifler with spoons and blades; 5-gang blitzers with 4 and 5 bladed reels. Call up to $5,000 depending on financial aid. Interested Mike Morris at Crystal Downs Country Club for Information^^ GCSAA members can contact the Office of Scholarship at and prices: 616/352-4241. (913) 841-2240 to get a copy of the application or to find out more information. PRESENTING........... A 14 Suppliers Of Quality Products To The Turfgrass Industry • Chemicals i • Fertilizers • Grass Seed URF • » Golf Supplies Safety Equipment Traverse City, Ml 49684 » Parts & Accessories » Soil Management Materials Certified Golf Course Mechanics •Program offered to northern Michigan Below you will find information about M.S.U.'s regional certification program for Golf Course Mechanics. IMPORTANT! We need at least 18 individuals to show interest before the classes can be offered in northern Michigan. If you or your me­ chanics are interested, please call Paul Holmes: work - 616/546-3233 or home - 517/732-7497. Times, dates and places will be set if there is enough participation. Certified Turfgrass/Landscape Equipment Technology Program Michigan State University College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Dimensions Through the cooperation of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Mich­ igan State University the representatives of these groups are pleased to announce a new educational opportunity for persons wanting to improve their skills and abilities in the area of turfgrass and landscape equipment management and maintenance. The successful completion of this quality program will enable the individual to receive recognition as a certified turfgrass/ landscape mechanic. The is the first program of its type to be offered in Michigan. Admission To The Program Applications are available for persons interested in enrolling in the Certified Turfgrass/Landscape Equipment Technology Pro­ gram. The application must be completed and returned to Michigan State University along with a check for $25.00. It is very important for the applicant to indicate his or her preference for the off-campus program by checking the location in the state where they prefer to attend. This program is designed to be completed in its totality thus priority will be given to appli­ cants with this desire. First priority will be given to persons that are presently employed as mechanics or technicians or other personnel currently employed in the golf, landscape or lawn industry. Due to the type of instruction that requires considera­ tion laboratory work enrollment in this program will be limited to 25 persons. When and Where Will The Program Be Offered? It is planned to offer this program on a regional basis to interested persons in Michigan and surrounding states. What Will The Program Cost? This program will be offered at the following tuition schedule. These costs will include all the expenses for the participant for the term listed. Fall Term- 1st Session - $500.00 Winter Term- 2nd Session - $500.00 Fall Term- 3rd Session -$700.00 Winter Term - 4th Session - $800.00 •'AREHOUSE ON WHEELS (Continued on Back Page) Certified Golf Course Mechanics program to be offered (Continued from Page 3) Please remember this a program offering that will lead to certification. The participant must successfully complete each por­ tion of the program.. Description of Courses Engine Technology I Construction and operating principles of four and two cycle engines. Maintenance and service decisions based on compo­ nent use, wear and performance. Use of service manuals and engine measuring tools. Professional Development Personal and professional development skills that will enable the person to be more competent in communicating, leadership activities and addressing future problems in the industry. Turfgrass Machines Characteristics, soil, environmental adaptation, and management requirements of grasses for golf course turf and lawns. Ef­ fects of turfgrass equipment equipment on turfgrass. Work Environment Safety problem solving. Causes of accidents and prevention. Laws and regulations. Equipment, electrical, chemical and fire safety. Security and safety program development. Engine Technology II Techniquès for testing, evaluating and servicing gasoline, and diesel engines and their supporting systems. Use of test equip­ ment, service manuals, and service tools. Computers Terminology and basic understanding of micro-computers as used in the turfgrass/landscape industries. Use of computers as a recordkeeping device. Integration of computers and turfgrass/landscape equipment. Chemical Application Efficient ana effective application of fertilizers and pesticides. Identifying and reaching the proper target, product formula­ tions and selection, methods of application, and equipment use and calibration. Fertilizer and pesticide storage, handling, mixing, and safety. Calculations for accurate applications. Electrical Systems Operating principles, troubleshooting and testing of ignition, starting, charging and accessory electrical circuits. Hydraulics Principles of hydraulic components and systems as applied to turfgrass/landscape equipment. Construction and operation of | hydraulic components and systems. Testing and troubleshooting. Drainage and Irrigation Principles of basic soil and water engineering including hydrology surface and subsurface drainage, irrigation system mainte­ nance, control systems, and scheduling. Welding/Metal Fabrication Principles, skills, and safety for welding, soldering, brazing, cutting, fastening, and shop tools. Maintenance metal working for repair of turfgrss/landscape equipment. Additional Information Contact: Dr. C. Jump, 120 Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Ml 48824 (517) 355-0190