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GREEN STAR PAPER MULCH WOOD FIBER MULCH 6*24*24 19*19*19 CUSTOM BLEND FERTILIZER 12 *12*12 15*30*15 25*5*15 Turf G rass S p ecia list Custom Mixes and Blends to Your Specifications Brighton, MI 48116 313/632-5640 — 800/482-3130 Bradley, MI 49311 616/792-2241 — 800/632-1998 2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Super­ intendents Association has long been an active, innova­ tive and proud association. Because of our long-standing efforts, we have earned the respect of our peers throughout the country. Many of our own leaders have achieved national prominence by being chosen to lead the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Why has our association long been considered one of the best? The strength of this (or any association) comes from the collective resolve of its individual members. It was the lofty goals and dedicated efforts of our predecessors that laid our foundation. From year to year, the ambition and work ethic was passed from one Board of Directors to the next. It is now the duty of the present Board to carry the baton. Fortunately for me and thanks to you, you have elected a great group of individuals to serve on the Board who are committed to resolute progress. Together we have established an aggressive agenda to renovate nearly every Committee. But in spite of our resolve, we need the continued guidance and support from our membership to help keep our association near the top of the class. "A PATCH OF GREEN” Pub/ i s h e d B i- M o n t h ly by the MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION President KEN DeBUSSCHER Vice-President JAY DelCAMP Secretary/Treasurer GARY C. THOMMES Directors MICHAEL BAY JIM ECCLETON PAUL DUSHANE CAREY MITCHELSON FRITZ McMULLEN PAUL KOLBE President Emeritus TOM MASON Editor PAUL KOLBE Printed at Fraser, Michigan (313)293-3540 BLAKEMAN PRINTING COMPANY, INC. Our association has grown to nearly 350 members but only one-quarter are considered "active" participants. We certainly have the potential to accomplish more but we need additional committment. We appreciate the time and effort offered by so many of our members through­ out the years. The association simply could not function without their help. To those of you who have not yet stepped forward, we need you. A broader base of effort and thought is needed. Please feel free to serve on any Committee or to share your opinions with any one of us at any time. We can only remedy our short-comings by knowing what they may be. As we focus and look brightly to the future, we would be remiss thank our predecessors whose proud achievements and dedication we look to emulate.Their countless hours of service will not be forgotten. The cast has been set, the torch has been passed. Let us continue to set examples, be the trendsetters. Our refusal to accept mediocrity and our desire to excell will fuel the vision needed to be tomorrows leaders. look back and gratefully to not Thank you for allowing me the privilege to be your President. Sincerely, Ken DeBusscher 1992 GCSAA GOLF TOURNAMENT This years National Tournament held in Pointe Verde, Florida February 8-11th proved to be an excellent venue for several superintendents from the Michigan area. Most notable was the fine play of Clem Wolfrom. Clem claimed the championship in the Senior II Flight and it was well deserved. After firing an opening round of 75 on Monday and taking a 4-point lead into the second day Clem was paired with his nearest competitor and after the front nine on Tuesday his lead had vanished. Clem dug in and on the back side "played as well as I ever had at the National Tournament." His 37 on the last 9 holes carried him to a 1 -point victory over Norman Wilson and his first individual championshiip. Harry Schuemann was net runner-up in the 2nd flight, Clint Ovren was net 13th in the 1st flight and Steve Glossinger was 6th place gross also in the first flight. There were 6 Chapter teams represented from Michigan and one of the best showings in several years was turned in by the team of Jon Maddern, Ken DeBusscher, Tim Dark and Paul Dushane. They came within one stroke of placing in the net team chapter competition. Congratulations to all prize winners and hopes for even better results next year. Carey Mitchelson Golf Chairman MBCGCSA 3 P.A.S.S. The Pesticide Applicators Study Session was held March 30th, 31st and April 1st at Roma’s of Bloomfield. Sixty-two Superintendents, assistants and employees participated in the spring workshop organized by the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association. Dr. Frank Rossi three day workshop designed to prepare those who attended for the certification exam for pesticide applicators. The workshop studied the core manual on Monday, the turf category 3A on Tuesday and the Department of Agricul­ ture gave the test on Wednesday morning. taught the Certification is critical now since regulation 636 was signed into law October 1, 1991. This is the law that requires every employee handling a pesticide be either a certified applicator or a registered technician. This is a change from the previous law that required a certified applicator to supervise applications. The workshop was a success. Of the 62 people taking the exam, 70% passed the core exam and 55% passed the category 3A exam. These are pretty good numbers since the exam is more difficult now. There are one- hundred questions on the 3A turf. The workshop can be repeated if enough people are interested. Contact Mike Bay 313-626-8325 or Fritz McMullen 313-335-1410 Edu­ cation Co-Chairs. Your Lakefront Specialist - Retaining Walls - Vertical or Horizontal - Wood, Steel or Stone Bridges - Pile Supported or Floating Pond/Water Hazard Construction Dr. Rossi pondering on one of the many questions from the audience. The 62 participants absorbing the information from Dr. Rossi. I TURF-AIR I AERATION SERVICES WATER & CORE AERIFICATION ON GREENS, TEES & FAIRWAYS SERVICES INCLUDE - CORE HARVESTING & DESTRUCTION ALL JOB-RELATED CLEAN-UP DAY OR NIGHT SERVICES EQUIPMENT - Hydrojet 3000 by TORO Greensaire 24 by RYAN GA 60 by CUSHMAN Core Harvester & Core Destroyer by CUSHMAN 1030 S. Williams Lake Rd. - Union Lake, Ml 48386 1 -800-359-0683 363-9995 For assured aerification dates in Spring, Summer or Fall advanced calling will insure your dates. Call today for your appointment. Call us at Oak Ridge GC - 1-313-749-5152 We have 30-Plus years Golf Course experience 35035 26 MILE ROAD NEW HAVEN, MICHIGAN 48048 4 1992 MBCGCSA SCHOLARSHIP For the past 8 years the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association has presented a scholarship to a Michigan State University student pursuing a turf related career. It is our way of promoting our Association and our profession while recognizing future leaders through academic excellence. Below are listed the objectives and criteria for the MBCGCSA Scholarship. 1. Candidate must be a student in the 4-Year Turf Program at MSU. 2. Candidate must have been in the 2-Year Ag. Tech. Program or have the equivalent in experience working on a golf course. 3. Candidate must have a GPA of 2.75 or above. 4. Candidate should have intentions of becoming a Golf Course Superintendent. 5. Candidate must have acquired job training experience while enrolled in the 4-Year Turf Program. 6. Candidate should be activities while at MSU. 7. Candidate must handle himself/herself well in the presence of his/her peers, instructors or other MBCGCSA members. in other types of involved 8. A representative of the MBCGCSA will visit the MSU campus the first week of November to discuss details and answer questions from candidates and other stu­ dents seeking information about MBCGCSA. 9. Scholarship must be applied for by the student. Application deadline is November 15. 10. Applicants interview process will be done within the first 2 weeks of December. (Prior to break) 11. Scholarship Committee will include 4 MBCGCSA members and the head of the 4-Year Turf Department. Next year selecting a Scholarship Recipient will begin in early November when a member of the MBCGCSA will visit the MSU campus and distribute applications for Scholarship. the Scholarship and MBCGCSA will be dissused. Those students who satisfy the requirements will be encouraged to apply. Those Information about students interested send their applications to the Scholar­ ship Chairman who in turn sends copies to the Scholar­ ship Committee for review. Dates and times are then sent for the student to be interviewed in December prior to the Christmas break. The recipient to the Scholarship will receive their Award during the MSU Turf Conference in January and a plaque is to be presented to him/her at a MBCGCSA Meeting after the National Conference. Although not all MSU students may qualify for the Scholarship we encourage all students to learn more about the MBCGCSA and offer them the opportunity to join our organization at reduced student rates. The number and quality of the students improves every year making the selection process very difficult. This year was no exception. The 1992 MBCGCSA Scholarship recipiant Thomas A. Nikolai was one of several excellent candidates. Tom, 32, and a Lansing, Michigan resident has been employed at several courses where he has been gaining experience including Oakland Hills, Pine Lake and Lakeview Hills. He has been involved in the Turfgrass Research Field Day and has done work at the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center. Tom has main­ tained a 3.21 GPA while at MSU and has just recently welcomed a new baby girl into his family. Considering the events of the past few months Tom is ready for the new golf season to get under way and a chance to show his abilities. Congratulations, Tom, and on behalf of the MBCGCSA and the Scholarship Committee we wish you luck and continued success in the Turfgrass Industry. Carey Mitchelson, 1992 Scholarship Chairman Previous Winners include: 1985 Boyd Arthur 1986 Thomas Patton 1987 Paul Dushane 1988 Garret Walworth 1989 Steve Rehban 1990 Darin Lickfeldt 1991 Michael Fisher 5 THE JOHN WALTER AWARD GUIDELINES FOR THE JOHN WALTER AWARD PURPOSE To recognize the most outstanding article contributed by a member of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association which best serves his fellow members. GENERAL GUIDELINES A. ELIGIBILITY: All members of the MBCGCSA who author an article published in A Patch of Green magazine from January through November of the current year. (This years award winner will be chosen from May, July, September and November issues) B. JUDGES: Shall consist of a panel appointed by A Patch of Green. D. AWARD/PRESENTATION: A plaque and $100 shall be presented annually to the recipient at the Annual Christmas Party held in December. (Or whenever pos­ sible after the winner is chosen) E. ARTICLES: The following types of articles should be excluded from consideration: Letters to the editor; the Presidents Message; articles concerning current MBCGCSA activities results, etc.); reports on chapter activities; and articles extensively rewritten by A Patch of Green Staff or composed by the POG Staff from nominal author’s spoken/written source material (e.g. tape recording). tournament (golf Each year "A Patch of Green“ and the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association conducts a writing contest and presents an award to a member of our Association who contributes the best article to A Patch of Green. This award is determined by a panel of impartial judges appointed by A Patch of Green. For those unfamiliar with the Award it is named in honor of John Walter, who passed away in 1977 after 40 years of writing about golf in the Detroit News. John covered many sports but first on his list was golf. Not surprisingly friendships with Horton Smith and Walter Hagen, his election to president of the Golf Writers Asociation of America in 1958, involvement with the very successful golf school in cooperation with the Michigan Section to the PGA and the popular Detroit News Hole-In-One Contest were extensions of his love for the game of golf. During his career at The News he was regarded as one of the greatest golf writers of all time and it was his involvement with readers and their participation with The News that determined our decision to name the award in his honor. As Jack Berry states "no man on the entire reportorial staff was more involved in news readers' active participation than John Walter.'1 Although you may feel you have nothing important to write about, your skills in communication will always be improved with any attempt at writing. Your abilities may be better than you envisioned and the information that you can pass along to others may surprise you. Each year at the Christmas Party the winner is presented with the Award and last years winner Kevin Dushane re­ marked that it is only a matter of finding a few minutes and wanting to participate. Take the challenge upon yourself, write an article. Please submit all articles to: PAUL T. KOLBE, Editor "A Patch of Green" 33203 MAPLE LANE RD. STERLING HGTS., Ml 48312 Thanks to Ted Woehrle and Jack Berry for providing information about John Walter and his career as a sportswriter for the Detroit News. Carey Mitchelson Publicity and Awards Chairman 6 FROM TEE TO GREEN. . ___ and HAZARDS IN BETWEEN. 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The original format of 4-man teams competing for several different prizes as well as an overall team championship always brings out the best (and worst) of our fellow competitors and superintendents. This year was no exception and an additional day of golf was added to the event to inspire even more juices and comments. A two-man event was held February 7th at Windsor Parke Golf Club in Jacksonville, Florida and all 24 participants had the opportunity to match up with a partner and enjoy the always interesting alternate shot format. For those unfamiliar let’s just say you pray your partner shows up with his ’A’ game that morning. That was the case for Gary Thommes and his partner George Prieskorn as they turned in a fine 77, making a couple birdies and no excuses on their way to winning the A-B Flight. In the C-D Flight the team of Roger Barton and Mark McKinley strolled in with a team score of 88 to take first place and comments on drawing procedures for next year. Congratulations to our winners of this first-year event and also a thanks to Virginia Panasiuk who filled a vacancy and teamed up with Jerry Prieskorn to make this not only an international but a socially correct event. The 4-man event took place at the very difficult TPC at Sawgrass Golf Course in Pointe Verde on February 9th. Despite having nearly 300 Golf Course Superintendents on hand an early morning frost delayed tee times and sent the Golf Committee into overtime in making adjust­ ments. After the dust had cleared and all the cards checked, two teams came in at 237. After a show of cards starting at #18 Mike Garvale, Kevin Dushane, Nick Panasiuk and Jon Maddern were determined the winners over Keith Patterson, Clint Ovren, Ken DeBusscher and Roger Barton. Steve Glossinger played very strong and was both low net and low gross individual winner. His 84 was good for a net score of 77. Again this years game was the chief effort of Fritz McMullen and Kevin Dushane whose efforts have turned this event into something to look forward to each winter. Their work is greatly appreciated. I would like to add a special thanks to Dorinda McMullen, Carrie Longfield, Betsy Scott and Andra Gaige for their hard work and gracious hospitality as they turned their condo into tournament headquarters. Next years tournament site is in San Diego and we are already preparing to make it an outstanding event. For those who have not had the chance to participate but are interested, Fritz, Kevin or myself are available to answer any questions. We look forward to having as many players as possible. Elite Turfgrass Seed Mixture Triple Play is the unique blend of ryegrasses that has been care­ fully selected to meet specific needs for seeding Athletic Fields, Lawn Areas and Golf Courses. Triple Play contains the elite turf-type ryegrasses of PENNANT, PEBBLE BEACH and STALLION. Triple Play will produce a beautiful dark green color with excellent heat and drought tolerance. Seeding Recommendation 5 to 7 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. Turf Chemicals Inc. 1011 E. Main P.O. Box 451 Owosso, Michigan 48867 Phone: (517) 725-7145 FOR ALL OF YOUR FERTILIZER, CHEMICAL AND GRASS SEED NEEDS Gary Thommes, left, and George Prieskorn, winners of two-man alternate shot tournament MORE SKIN’S PHOTOS PAGES 20 & 21 9 NEW MEMBERSHIP PROFILE PATRICK J. LA BELLE - Assistant Superintendent at Gowanie Golf Club, previously worked at Indianwood Golf and Country Club, Orchard Lake C.C. and Stoney Creek Golf Club. PATRICK M. BURKE - Vice President of Blue Chip Enterprises, Inc., which sells Isolite, a soil amendment. Wife’s name is Mary Anne. ROBERT A. ROSENBERGER - Assistant Superinten­ dent at Knollwood Country Club. Wife’s name is Joy. ROBERT J. ROSBURY, JR. - President of Blue Chip Enterprises, Inc. Wife’s name is Karen. HOWARD ELLIS - Assistant Superintendent of Country Club of Detroit. Wife’s name is Sophie. OTHER NEW MEMBERS: CLASS A GREG CHRISTIAN - Superintendent at Oakland Hills WILLIAM THORNTON - Superintendent at Wildwood Golf and RV Resort MARK SCHNEIDER - Superintendent at Beach Grove Golf & Country Club DAVE COURS - Superintendent at Erie Shores Golf & CC GEORGE DVIRKA - Superintendent at Orchard View Golf Course CLASSD RICHARD FOGARSI - Assistant at Great Oaks CC TIMOTHY JOHNSON - Assistant at Washtenaw CC CLASS F BOB NAGLE - Jennings of Michigan PHILIP LEACH - Michigan Sand Company RICHARD CHASE - Assistant at Meadowbrook ROBERT JONES - Assistant at Western Golf & CC Welcome all new members, hope to get pictures to match your names. Pictures will taken at meetings, or if you have one yourself pass it along. Thanks POND DREDGING SPECIALIST Off Road Trucking Wide Track Bulldozing Grading Shore Line & Land Development SWEETCO INC. 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Bill has been a board member since 1986, serving on numerous committees and his tireless work on representing the superintendents at the govern­ ment level relating to pesticide regulations. The member­ ship is in good hands with Bill and his commitment to excellence and professionalism. Bill will be the fourth president from the MBCGCSA to hold this position. Other past presidents were Ted Woehrle 1977, Jim Timmerman 1984 and Gerald Faubel 1990. C.E. "Tuck" Tate, CGCS received the Distinguished Service Award during the opeing session. Tuck was the driving force for the Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association and was Secretary-Treasurer and President for many years. He was also a past president of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. Mr. Tate’s commitment and dedication to the superintendents will continue, as he has endowed a scholarship fund for MSU turfgrass students; the fund currently exceeds $100,000. “Tuck" Tate, CGCS addressing the audience after receiving the GCSAA Distinguished Service Award. CONTINUED PAGE 14 A Commitment to Quality I\irf Care Products for You - The Turf Care Professional L Tee Time Fertilizer 25-5-15 with Nutralene ™ the professional's partner* lhc£S£C » Andersons Distributed by: TURFGRASS, INC. 28064 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, Ml 48178 (313) 437-1427 1-800-521-TURF (Ml only) A Your Tee Time Distributor offers Homogeneous Greens Fertilizers •+ Greens and Fairway Fertilizers with Nutralene® •+ Quality Sulfur Coated Urea Fertilizers Combination Products •+ Granular Insecticides Granular Fungicides Complete Granular Maintenance Programs the professional's partner« H ie C w E S » Andersons I Lawn Products Division P. O. 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We are grateful to: Western Northern Chris Fochtman Kevin Henley Fred Pastoor Paul Richter Harry Schueman Charles Scott Kathy Antaya Tom Brogger Paul Holmes Charlie Menefee Kim Olsen Tom Reed Mid-Michigan Marty Dominick Jim Naugler Steve Rose Dave Rossman Dave Slonze Michigan Border Cities Ron Abbott Tom Bradshaw Mike Brannigan Greg Christian Paul Dushane Mike Edgerton Don Fields Martin Fuchs Charlie Gaige Kathy Hilbert Ed Hoch Mark Jackson Doug Johanningsmeier Paul Kolbe Steve Kolongowski Kurt Kraly Mark McKinley Fritz McMullen Doug Melton Keith Richards Doug Spiller Ed Stesney Jim Thesier Thanks also to those who donated time to pick up supplies outside the hotel: Mike Brannigan, Tom Brogger, Paul Dushane, Kevin Henly, Paul Kolbe, Charlie Menefee, Carey Mitchelson, Dave Pawluk, Keith Richards, Harry Schuemann, and Gary Thommes. In honor of Paul Dushane's birthday on the 16th, Mary Andreucci and Mary Dushane decorated the room and bought a cake. The celebration was enjoyed by all. Also on Sunday, Kevin Smith and friends donated liquor and other supplies to the room. Thank you, we found them very useful. 19 If I’ve forgotten anyone for their efforts, forgive me. We enjoyed great participation and attendance each evening. Thanks to each of you helped make the Hospitality Room a success again this year. Respectfully submitted, Michael Bay Hospitality Chairman Say Cha-Ching Kurt!! What’s in a Hurricane! Dr. Frank Rossi, Mark McKinley, and Dr. Jim Crum, left to right, enjoying the Michigan Room. Winning 4-Man Event, left to right - Kevin Dushane, Mike Garvale, Jon Maddern, Nick Panasuik. OSMAC MOTOROLA INC. Radio-Controlled Irrigation System The OSMAC System is a wireless radio based product that provides management of the entire irrigation sys­ tem, giving you a fast and efficient method of sprinkler control. The OSM AC Central Control Station is inex­ pensive and in many applications, can be self-installed. 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On Thursday the 23rd, an environmental workshop was held, "Is in the fundamentals of communication with employees and the media. It Safe," which provided in-depth training The 1992 Michigan Turfgrass Student Awards were: Norm Kramer Award - Russell Horsch Robert Hancock Award - Robert Golembieski K.T. Payne Award - Gary Krokker Lawn Care Manager Award - Mike Murray Our own award, the MBCGCSA Student Award was given to Thomas Nikolai (See related story) And the 'Tuck'* Tate Awards were given to Steve Sowatski and Greg Chapman. The Scholarships were given out to many outstanding students, recognizing their hard work in the classroom. A total of 16 different awards were given out, totalling $34,000. CONTINUED PAGE 23 HUGGETT SOD FARM, INC. • TOP QUALITY SOD • NUGGET + Il (BLUEGRASS BLEND) GRADE A OR COMMERCIAL ON PEAT OR TOP SOIL BASE. SHADE MIX (BLUEGRASS, FESCUE MIX) GOOD ON SANDY SOILS OR IN SHADE. PENNCROSS BENT GROWN ON WASHED MASON ARY SAND OR LOAM SOIL. 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Two MBCGCSA members joined the board - Jim Timmerman of Orchard Lake Country Club and Tom Gray from Franklin Hills Country Club. Jim Bogart is the new president replacing Fritz McMullen, whose outstanding work has given the association an excellent start into the 1990’s. Congratulations Fritz for your service and good luck to Jim Bogart and the rest of the board members. The MTF If not a member, please become one to make our profession as superintendents a more educated and informative voice to the public. is growing and getting stronger. The Vendor appreciation hour was a chance to relax, mingle with friends and talk to representatives of pro­ ducts that would benefit your management for 1992. The Conference is an excellent opportunity to add C.E.U.’s for the GCSAA and Michigan Department of recertification credits at selected basic Agriculture schools or sessions. Hope you signed up on the remember to keep personal appropriate sheets and records of your credits. Conference Planning and Arrangements Committee Chairman, Jon Maddern, and his supporting cast did another excellent job in the organization and content of the 62nd Turfgrass Conference. Remember, next year’s dates are early! January 5,6,7, 1993! New President, William R. Roberts, CGCS, left, with Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS. At the GCSAA Conference in New Orleans 23 M.S.U. Alumni Meeting in New Orleans was a casual, social event. Dr. Payne, center, mingling with his former students. The Poly-Sdifference: a unique multiple coating system. Each Poly-S™ particle is m anufactured using a com ­ puter-controlled, two-tier coat­ ing process that allows nutri­ ents to be released steadily and safely by controlled dif­ fusion through the polymer Ifcoating. 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SINCE 1923 RENTAL SALES - SERVICE ★ LOADERS ★ SWEEPERS ★ TRENCHERS ★ MOWERS ★ ROTARY CUTTERS ★ BACK HOE DIGGERS ★ BACK FILL BLADES ★ POST HOLE DIGGERS JOB TAILORED EQUIPMENT COMPLETE LINE OF MATERIAL HANDLING & FARM EQUIPMENT 282“5100 CALL 16555 TELEGRAPH RD. - TAYLOR 1 Mile South of Eureka 24 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 10, 1992 - MOTHER’S DAY MAY 15, 1992 - SPECIAL OLYMPICS AT LINKS OF PINEWOOD MAY 28-31 - LPGA OLDSMOBILE CLASSIC AT WALNUT HILLS COUNTRY CLUB JUNE 8, 1992 - ARBOR HILLS COUNTRY CLUB MBCGCSA MEETING WITH THE WESTERN GCSA AUGUST 10, 1992 - GREAT OAKS COUNTRY CLUB AUGUST 18, 1992 - PICNIC AUGUST 20, 1992 - FIELD DAY AT MSU OCTOBER 5, 1992 - GOLF DAY OCTOBER 15, 1992 GCSAA SEMINAR AT EAST LANSING TOPIC: TURFGRASS STRESS OCTOBER 26, 1992 - ANNUAL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1992 - CHRISTMAS PARTY AT EDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB 25 Golf Course Management is more than a magazine, it’s the bible of your industry, filled with case histories, valuable tips, informative advertising and news of technical breakthroughs. big job of keeping golf green. It comes to you automatically with your GCSAA member­ ship. And it also goes to club presidents, green committee chairmen and other golf course officials, helping to enhance your professional status with the people who count the most. It’s required reading for anyone who’s serious about the WE KEEP GOLF GREEN. 913-841-2240 26 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM The certification program for commercial pesticide applicators has gone through changes over the years. These changes include: 3) All personnel that will spray pesticides must be either ceritifed or be a registered technician. 1) Expiration of your license is on the last day of the year, December 31, instead of your birthday. SOME COMMON QUESTIONS: WHAT IS A REGISTERED TECHNICIAN? 2) You’re able to become recertified by accumulating over a 3-year period enough credits in your category. These credits are earned by attending pre-approved training sites. A registered technician is a person who has success­ fully passed the commercial pesticide applicator core exam and has received category-specific training from an approved trainer. DETROIT CONCRETE PRODUCTS (Maclnnis Bros.) CORPORATION Asphalt Mixes • Asphalt Paving • GOLF CART PATHS • PARKING LOTS • ROADS 4900 McCarthy Milford, Michigan 48381 Office/Plant - 685-9590 HAS IT! Everything you need for professional turf management. •Fertilizers «Control Products »Seed •Irrigation »Equipment »Replacement Parts •Golf Course Accessories »Safety Products •Service Brochures • Low Voltage Lighting (800) 321-5325 Your Growth Partner LESCO, Inc., 20005 Lake Rd., Rocky River, Ohio 44116 WHO NEEDS TO BE A REGISTERED TECHNICIAN? Any person that applies a pesticide in the course of his or her employment on someone else’s property must either be a registered technician or a certified applicator. This includes employees of golf courses, schools, ground maintenance firms, licensed commercial applicators, and utility right of ways. Any questions concerning this issue call the Michigan Department of Agriculture (517) 373-1087. Included are some information on required credits and Attendance Record Sheet. Please make copies and keep in your files. Big turf disease control now in a giant economy size. New 2.5 gallon noglugjug J— L RHONE POULENC AG COMPANY BOB DUGAN Chipco Turf & Ornamental Specialist P.0. BOX 398 ROMULUS, MICHIGAN 48174-0398 (313) 782-0323 27 Pesticide Applicator TVaining Meeting Attendance Record In the space provided below, record each pesticide applicator training meeting or workshop you attend. Six months prior to your certification expiration, the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) will send you a renewal notice. If you have accumulated enough credits to fulfill the recertification requirements for the category(ies) in which you are certified, you simply send the renewal application, a check or money order to cover the recertification fee and a copy of this form to MDA. If you do not have enough credits to qualify for recertification, you must either attend more seminars during your one year grace period or take the exam for the categories) in which you are deficient. Remem­ ber, during your one-year grace period, you cannot purchase or apply restricted use pesticides or make commercial applications of general use pesticides. Name: Date of Meeting _______ Certification N u m b er:____________________________ Training Meeting Title and Location Number of Credits Earned I understand that the above listed training meetings for recertification credit were subject to prior approval by the MDA and that attendance is verifiable by MDA personnel. Applicator Signature:----------------------------------------------------- Date: 28 Instructions for Recertification by Training Meeting Attendance In 1988 a new system was developed for recertification of pesticide applicators referred to as “recertifica­ tion by training meeting attendance.” During the three-year certification period, pesticide applicators may obtain credits toward recertification by attending pre-approved pesticide applicator training meetings. At the end of the three-year certification period, if the applicator has earned the proper number of credits, he or she will be recertified without taking an examination. It is the pesticide applicator’s responsibility to keep track of the number of credits earned over the course of the three-year certification period. Attached to this sheet is a form provided for that purpose. The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) also maintains a record of credits earned for each pesticide applicator based on training meeting sign-in sheets. At the end of the three years, when the pesticide applicator receives his or her renewal packet from MD A, the applicator simply sends a check for the renewal fee and a copy of the “Pesticide Applicator Training Meeting Attendance” form (or a similar record sheet), to the MDA Lansing office. MDA will then compare the number of credits in their record with those on the pesticide applicator’s record. If there is a discrepancy, MDA will go back to the actual training meeting sign- in sheets and verify attendance. Listed below are the number of credits necessary for pesticide applicators to get recertified by attendance at pre-approved training meetings. The training meetings must pertain to the category in which the applicator is certified. For more information about the location and dates for pre-approved training meetings in your area, contact your local county Cooperative Extension Service. Category No. Credits Required 1/3 Credits Category No. Credits 1/3 Required Credits Commercial Applicators 1A Field Crop IB Vegetable 1C Fruit ID Animal Health 2 Forest Pest Management 2A Wood Preservation 3A Turf 3B Ornamentals 4 Seed Treatment 5 Aquatic Private Applicators 18 18 18 18 12 12 18 18 6 12 12 6 6 6 6 4 4 6 6 2 4 5A Swimming Pools 5B Cooling Towers 6 Right-of-Way 7A Structural Pest Management 7B Wood Destroying Organisms 7C Contractual Public Health 7D Vertebrate 7E Interiorscape 7F Mosquito 8 Public Health 12 12 12 21 21 21 12 12 18 21 4 4 4 7 7 7 4 4 6 7 Both Private and Commercial Applicators Aerial Application Fumigation 12 6 (includes attendance at a minimum of one Operation Safe Fly-In) Please Note: Q Commercial applicators certified in more than one category must satisfy all recertification require­ ments for the category requiring the most credits and fulfill at least one third of the credit hours required in each additional category. Q Both aerial and fumigation are additional standards, therefore, both commercial and private applicators must get an additional 6 credits to be recertified in either standard. Q For more information about the pesticide applicator recertification process, contact your regional MDA office. 29 BEHIND THE COUNTER The Michigan Hospitality Room was again open at the GCSAA Convention in New Orleans. Thursday afternoon opening ceremony was staffed by the Michigan and Border Cities personnel. I had the opportunity to work the 8:00 to 9:00 shift with Ron Abbott. Ron kept me in line but stayed on the receiving side of the bar all night. This was to ensure the proper distribution of liquids and besides there wasn’t much room back there. My wife Annie was also on hand. She was picking up the place, keeping everything in order (including me). I also needed her to find the way back to the hotel we were staying at. Again this year, 12 ouncers were found in the bathtub. This took a lot of pressure off me. Experienced hospitality roomers proceeded right past me heading directly for the tub. This was my third appearance behind the counter and after four days of classes, it was the highlight of the week to this point. Instead of sitting, I got to stand and enjoy a glass or several myself. Ron was again presiding over the situation and ensured that I continued to serve others first. The Western Association took over on Friday night and I understand that they did an outstanding job. Saturday night was divided between the Northern and Mid- Michigan Associations. Both of these groups were needed because of the large turnout and the need to enforce the high standards set on the previous nights. Special thanks to Kim Olsen, Kathy Antaya and Marty Dominick, they kept everything under control and the evening proceeded without incident. Sunday night was the finale with MBCGCSA on hand for the closing ceremonies. Paul Dushane celebrated his birthday and everyone celebrated with him. Some asked who Paul Dushane was, but this didn’t stop anyone from celebrat­ ing. Again, this years Hospitality Room was a huge success. Mike Bay does a great job and he has my vote to continue in Anaheim. Thanks to all the volunteers who staff the Hospitality Room, this is a fun time for everyone and if you have never volunteered, try it next year in Anaheim. You’ll have a great time! From behind the counter. . . Ed Hock EDITOR’S NOTE: The 1992 Membership Directory should be in your possession. Thanks to all the vendors included in the Vendor Directory and their continued support of our association. Please check the information and inform me of any mistakes or deletions the information came from the survey sheets that were included with the 1992 dues statement. Don’t hesitate to contact me at 268-2130. that occured. All Paul T. 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