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WEINGARTZ GOLF & TURF Novi 46495 Humboldt Dr. 888-453-8873 248-295-0105 Cedar Springs 11875 Northland Dr. 877-465-9040 616-696-2913 w w w . w e i n g a r t z . c o m Jo h n D e e r e Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Association The Official Publication of the Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Asociation Officers President Mark A. McKinley Vice President Roland Abbott, CGCS Committees: GCSAA Coordinator/ Certification Rep., Finance President Emeritus Roy A. Szyndlar, CGCS Secretary/T reasurer Robert A. King Committees: Co-Education, Historian, Finance Directors Dan Billette Committees: Co-Special Olympics, Co-Social, Co-GAM Seminar Scott Ford Committees: Co-Golf Day, Co-Awards Mike Fouty Committees: Co-Golf Day, Co-Michigan Room, Co-Awards Fritz McMullen Committees: Membership, Co-Social, Finance Brian Schweihofer Committees: Co-Special Olympics, “Co-Education Jon Shreve, CGCS Committees: Co-GAM Seminar, Co-Michigan Room, Welfare Tim Dorner, CGCS GCSAA Liaison, Voting Delegate, Editor/Publicity Doug Johanningsmeier Vendor Liaison Contents 5 ........................ On Par With The President 7 ..........GAM and GDGCSA Green Seminar 8 & 9 .............................. View From M.S.U. 1 0 - 1 3 ...................Special Olympics Outing 15&16 .................. Member Point of View 17 & 18 . . . Summary of Research Projects 1 9 ...........................MTF Research Priorities 20 . .. . Upcoming Michigan Turfgrass Event 2 1 .............................. March Board Meeting 2 3 ................................ April Board Meeting .......................New Member Roster 25 & 26 27 & 28 ............................ Roster Changes 2 9 ......................................... Classifieds 3 0 ................................ Calendars of Events Contact for Kate Mason GDGCSA Executive Secretary Information GDGCSA P.O. Box 173, Troy, Ml 48099 (248) 362-1108 Fax: (248) 362-1736 E-Mail: gdgcsa@aol.com Printed by: Schaltenbrand Printing Company 16315 Harper Avenue Detroit, Ml 48224 (313) 882-4343 A Patch of Green - 3 - Summer Issue, 2002 Come join the GDGCSA Summer Family Outing at Comerica Park for a Detroit Tiger Baseball Game! Tigers vs. The Chicago White Sox Fireworks following the game! Friday, July 12th, 2002 at 7:00 PM Cost is $10./Adult, $6./kids (12 and under). Includes Admission and Pizza Slice or Hot Dog and Soft Drink Seats have been reserved in the Upper Reserved Section so we can all sit together. Kids will receive ft free souvenir! Please R.S.V.P. to Kate Mason at (248)362-1108 by June I0lh, 2002. Limited to first 200 people A Patch of Green - 4 - Summer Issue, 2002 par 1? president u During the CCSAA Conference in Orlando, we gathered at the Michigan Room to honor Clem Wolfram for his contributions to this association. I made a few brief remarks about Clem, but afterward I reflected on how fortunate I was to have had him for a mentor. I worked with Clem for almost 8 years, and I know firsthand how dedicated he is to the members of his club. He is a wonderful example of what professional excellence and commitment are all about. I learned many things about turf during those years, but much more about dealing with people. During the meeting with the Canadians on April 22, mentoring and its importance was mentioned. This time Clem spoke on his father’s induction into the Michiqan Golf Hall of Fame. Clem talked about his father’s commitment to helping others, and how his dad was his and many other superintendents’ mentor. Clarence W olfram loved being a mentor and gave back to the industry, even into his 80's. I can think of so many others who have mentored me. Starting off as a crew member, Superintendent Lee Bidwell showed what a great and exciting industry golf could be. Roger Gill spent the time to show how to blend a new and old putting surface together, something I have used many times since. Mentoring comes in many forms, but can only happen when superintendents get together. Don’t wait for the next meeting to learn or teach something. Meet with your peers for lunch, or after work talk on the phone; you’ll get far more than you give. Sincerely, A Patch of Green - 5 - Summer Issue, 2002 Turf Chemicals Inc. 1011 E. Main P.O. 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This year’s topics and speakers included: • “Pesticides- Perception vs. Reality” by Dr. Joe Vargas, MSU Turf Team. • “Around The Environmental World In 20 Minutes” by Greg Lyman, Executive Director Environmental Stewardship Program. • “Impact vs. Rewards” by Rick Bayliss, General Manager/COO, Oakland Hills Country Club. • “The Evolution of Golf Tournaments” by Ted Woehrle, Golf Course Superintendent, The Orchards. • "Grasses From The Prairies to the Backyard” by Tom Smith, President of Grass Roots, Inc. • "Green Speeds — Myth or Reality” by Dr. Kevin Frank and Thom Nikolai, MSU Turf Team. • “Going Green — Modular Turf at Spartan Stadium by Dr. Jim Crum, MSU Turf Team. Several people need to be thanked for making this event successful. First and foremost, a special thanks to our hosts Clem Wolfram and Detroit Golf Club for their continued support for this meeting. Also, from the GAM, Tonia Branch and Lee Juett for their hard work putting this program together. 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Lyman Turfgrass Environmental Education Specialist Michigan State University will be protected for future use. I have heard of folks who have routinely reported less that what was actually used on the property. Bad move. It’s best to “grandfather in” an accurate description of water use so the proper amount can be protected for future use. Don’t skimp on the reports! Where Did This Come From? A series of events in the past few years have launched us into more intense debates about the use and ownership of water in the Great Lakes basin. The issue began to heat up in the late 1980's when serious requests were made by states in the southwest U.S. to pipe water from Lake Michigan and distribute it throughout that region. Since that time, a pact was signed by all the Great Lake states and Canadian provinces to prevent diversions of water to areas outside the Great Lakes Basin. This pact, called the Great Lakes Charter, was the reason that golf courses (and many others) were asked to record their use of water so we could better defend our water needs if push came to shove. Since that time our Great Lakes water continues to evolve from being described as a “natural resource” to a “commodity”. The event that seems to have pushed folks past the boiling point was the authorization of the Perrier water bottling plant in Mecosta County. The plant was opened amid some strong local opposition and others who considered the water plant a clear diversion of water outside the basin. The legislature has responded with the five bills described above in an effort to provide better control over future diversions. A few billboards were erected this winter throughout Michigan demanding that other states “back off” our water were and voice a strong opinion on this issue. Stay tuned to the evolution of these bills, the public debate and ride the wave. that preserve If you have a surfboard hanging around in the garage, get it washed and waxed because a thundering wave of water legislation has hit the floor of the Michigan legislature in recent months. Hang on, ‘cause we’re going for a ride over the next six months. I have always considered “water” to be one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the golf and turf industry in Michigan. We can take most of the issues relating to water and boil them down to concerns about quality and quantity. Most of our energy as an industry in Michigan has been engaged in activities the quality of surface and groundwater resources. For instance, start rattling off the research projects related to the movement of pesticides or fertilizers that have been conducted over the years. In addition, the development of prudent management plans to minimize the potential for off-site movement of these products. Now top it off with the efforts on behalf of wellhead protection and the use of buffer strips along waterways and into a considerable effort to protect water quality. Well...the latest package of legislation is going to focus the public debate about quantity, not quality. Here’s how - the package of bills is designed to create a new permit system for drilling a well to pump groundwater for most any type of use. The bills are primarily focused on new wells and hence most existing wells will not require a new permit. For those who would like to get a close look at these bills, search the internet for the Michigan Legislature and pull up House Bill 5725 and Senate Bills 1197-1200. they add up consider What’s Next? These bills will be debated during House and Senate committee sessions throughout the summer and likely into autumn. The sticky parts of the bills include some rather detailed and technical information that would be required to fulfill an application for drilling a new well or enhanced use of an existing well. Some of the requirements will demand some rather expensive procedures in order to compile the information. Stay tuned because the industry will have the chance to weigh in on the effects of these bills should they become law. What About Those Water Use Reports? The water reports that golf courses have been submitting over the last ten years are going to be extremely valuable during the debate of these bills. They will provide an accurate account of water use and the information can be tied to specific regions or properties. Few other industries going into this debate will have information with the same level of detail. The amount of water used in previous years A Patch of Green - 9 - Summer Issue, 2002 Members and Vendors Support the Special Olympics Cause A Patch of Green - 10 - Summer Issue, 2002 Special Olympics Fundraiser at Bald Mountain May 17,2002 participants enjoyed the Silent Auction format. It was a little different way to auction off items and it resulted in an earlier conclusion to the day’s activities. The Prieskorn family once again deserves our thanks for their kindness and generosity in providing the host course and to Jerry Prieskorn, Jr. and Ron Adams for getting the course in top shape for the event. Thanks, Jerry and Ron! Sincere appreciation to all the vendors who sponsored a tee or an event, to all the golfers, to everyone who donated or purchased an item to the Silent Auction or the Live Auction, and to those who volunteered their time to make the event a success. Thanks to Kate Mason who keeps us ali organized and who spends countless hours making sure this event runs smoothly! Special thanks go to Weingartz, who again furnished a photographer at the first tee to take a group photo of every foursome. The photos were presented to each group at the completion of the day’s activities. Osburn Industries furnished a keg of beer to thirsty golfers. Spartan Distributors did a great job of serving up hot dogs and cold beer to all the participants as they approached the 14th tee. Turfgrass, Inc provided beverages and snacks at the 10th tee. Thanks again for your participation in making this event successful. The event was truly a team effort - and it showed! The Special Olympics Fundraiser held at Bald Mountain Golf Course in Lake Orion was a successful day of fundraising for the cause of Michigan Special Olympics! This is the 21st year the event has been held, making it one of the longest running fundraisers for Special Olympics in Michigan! The support that the GDGCSA community has for these special individuals was obvious by the participation in the event and the enthusiasm that was evident in all of the organizers, golfers, and the Bald Mountain staff. The weather was a bit brisk, but it was a sunny day. The Prieskorn family was once again our gracious host for the event, hosting a total of 85 golfers. Three special guests from a group home in the Flint area honored us with their participation and their presence. They were: Timothy Gerhardt, Todd Carriere, and Richard Levely. Chris Audretch is one of everyone’s favorite and played a great game of golf. Meredith Hendricks of the Flint Group Home was the chaperone of the group. Paul Miller, Manager of Corporate Partnerships, joined us for the day, pinch-hitting for Sharice Clifton as the representative from Michigan Special Olympics. Our special guests were awesome in helping us raise money by coordinating the Putting Challenge and the On the Green Game. The Putting Challenge raised $270 and $195 was raised in the Hit the Green contest. This year’s event was a 4-Man Scramble, with over 20 teams participating. Several events were held, including a Hole-ln-One contest on #8 sponsored by LaFontaine Bros. Arbor Dodge, in which a 2002 Dodge Dakota truck was the prize. A set of Ping Irons, a $500 Gift Certificate to the Bald Mountain Pro Shop, and $500 cash were prizes in the Hole-ln-One contests on #13, #14, and #17. Here’s a list of the winners of the events: • Winning Team: King, Johnson, Arndt, Stevens (59) • Longest Drive on #5: Gary Thommes • Longest Putt of #7: Dave Polen • Closest to the Pin on #14: Jerry Prieskorn, Jr. • Longest Drive on #15: Perry Stevens • Closest to the Pin on #17: Ken Gorczyka Unfortunately, no one won the Hole-in-one contest on #8, #13, #14, or #17 this year but a few good stories of close calls were heard back in the clubhouse later in the day. This year’s event sported a few changes, one of which was a Silent Auction in which 10 items were auctioned off. There was a lot of excitement during the Live Auction where over 30 items were auctioned off. Many of the day’s A Patch of Green - 11 - Summer Issue, 2002 Special Olympics at Bald Mountain A Success A Patch of Green - 12 - Summer Issue, 2002 SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE WHO MADE IT ALL HAPPEN!!! Bald Mountain GC, Gerald Prieskorn and Staff OUR COMMITTEE Co-Chairs - Brian Schweihofer, Indianwood CC and Dan Billette, Bloomfield Hills CC Steve Carrier, Weingartz Kris Early, Spartan Distributors Jeff Frentz, Oakland Hills CC Tavis Horton, Birmingham CC Paul Kolbe, Maple Lane GC Steve Kuti, Weingartz Tim Osburn, Osburn Industries Sue Shockey, Simplot Partners Joe Singles, Plum Hollow CC Scott Trbovich, Simplot Partners Doug Johanningsmeier, Turfgrass Inc. 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This is hardly momentous news in our profession. As superintendents, we can be vagabonds, moving from one club to another, even from one region of the country to another, in an elusive quest for that “dream job". We tend not to stay at one golf course over the course of our careers, and the fact that I’d spent ten years in one spot is probably more noteworthy than my moving. By most accounts, including my own, my ten years were largely successful. I grew in the position, both personally and professionally, and was fortunate to oversee some welcomed and much-needed changes to the facility. As I look back at what we were able to accomplish in those ten years, I am struck by the one thing that made it all possible; the fact that the facility’s owners and I had an excellent working relationship. It took a little time, and both parties had to work at it, but we grew to respect each other’s opinions and appreciate one another’s strengths and weaknesses. So the question begs, why did I leave? I’m afraid I have to pull the old trick of answering the question with another question: Why do you stay? Every superintendent has their reasons for being at the club they are at. And to take it a step further, every superintendent has his or her own reasons for becoming a superintendent in the first place. But once you attain your goal of becoming a golf course superintendent, what KEEPS you a golf course superintendent? What is it that makes your job fulfilling? Does a pay raise every year satiate you? Maybe a new irrigation system? How about the goal of having the fastest greens in the area? An appreciative membership or owner perhaps? Do you still love being at the golf course at least as much as you did when you first became a golf course superintendent? Personally, I can answer the questions in the following way: “I’ve been trying to figure that out.”“Different things on different days.”“lt helps.’’’’That helps, too.”“l try not to place too much emphasis on that.”“Feeling like my efforts are noticed and appreciated is very big."And, “no." That’s correct. That was a "no”. When I made becoming a superintendent my goal, I was single and much younger. I enjoyed being at the golf course, even when I wasn’t working, playing golf, working on my truck, or just hanging out in the evenings. My priorities have since changed. Now, I’d rather be at home working around the house or spending time with my family. My job is still important to me, but my family demands my focus. And deserves my attention. I left after ten years at the same golf course because the challenge was fading. I felt, and still feel, exceedingly proud of all that was accomplished on my watch, personally and professionally. And I believe the club felt the same way. I then accepted a superintendent’s position at a golf course that wasn’t yet completed, and had been experiencing a host of very difficult and unique problems. It was, by many accounts (including my own) an extremely daunting challenge. A golf course built, in part, right on top of and alongside a ski hill. The erosion washouts from spring snow melt were nothing short of enormous. The sand, gravel, and silt washed out of the sides of the ski hill, down into fairways, taking the soil and turf of the fairways with it, like a glacier, and deposited the mess into catch basins, drains, and retention ponds. One of the greens happened to be in the path of one of these washouts, and a large portion of the established putting surface disappeared in an erosion gully. Because of silted and plugged drains and catch basins, there were six ponds - anywhere from three to five foot deep and as big across as sixty feet - in the middle of three different fairways. But the physical, agronomic problems paled in comparison to some of the other issues. If you want to test your personnel management skills, take a group of trusted, entrenched, ski maintenance workers - accustomed to putting long hours into their jobs during the winter and working less during the summer - and utilize them in the completion of a golf course, and then the daily operation of the club. I had to throw out the window many of the time-tested management strategies I had employed over my career and become a manager I hadn’t been before. Spending ten years at one job kind of gets you accustomed to certain ways of doing things, and I was no exception. And because I’m no longer young, and have been known to be a bit headstrong, the transition to new owners, new surroundings, new maintenance building, new people, new EVERYTHING, was more than I had prepared myself for. So then, the question must be asked, “If you were feeling complacent and you wanted to spend less time at the golf course, why take a position where a grow-in needs to be completed and many difficult problems need to be addressed? The job was definitely going to demand that I spend more time, not less, at the golf course.” Fair question. A Patch of Green -15- Summer Issue, 2002 Effective, Safe Products for Turf Biostimulants cpr Color, Performance, Roots PanaSeâ Plus* Liquefied Sea Plant Extract Biostimulant Soil Conditioners GroWin Granular Rootzone Biostimulant Better, Faster Establishment Sand-Aid™ The Optimal Organic Amendment The Optimal Fertilizer Soil Conditioner Biologicals Thatch-X A Breakthrough in Bioremediation for Thatch Control Changing Perspectives (continued) It’s been a year since I moved to this job, and I still find myself thinking about the possible answers to this question. But perhaps it’s because my complacency fueled my waning interest. No question about it, the change I made reinvigorated the passion in my work that seemed to have fallen off in the past few years. Immersing myself into the issues that needed resolution at this job- site has refocused my wandering attention. Perhaps, also, I learned along the way that you can be a good superintendent and a good father and husband, too. Balancing these important aspects isn’t just using the word. The key is to work at what’s important to you, beyond your job, just as hard as you do at your job. Perhaps I needed the new challenge of something other than what I’ve already proven I can do. Completing a difficult grow-in and opening a golf course has been demanding, but rewarding beyond what I expected. I’m very proud of myself for setting aside those things, which I was going to have difficulty changing, and then concentrating on fixing the things I was capable of fixing. I was determined not to fail, and I fought with tenacity to see this project through. By adapting to my new surroundings and working within and around the periphery of the established rules, I helped organize a group of people and started us working to achieve a mutual goal. Getting the golf course open was secondary in my mind to earning the trust and respect of those who work for me, and those whom I work for. As a result, I’m proud of what we were able to accomplish, working together. And also, perhaps my recognition of what I learned at my last job - namely, the ownership/superintendent relationship - and making a concerted effort to nurture this important dynamic. This remains vital to me in terms of my continuing progress and growth. This is some of what I’ve been thinking about over the course of the past few years. So, let me ask again, why do YOU stay? BacMan Bacterial Management for Ponds Fertilizers & Micronutrients ^ IjÉ S e a B le n d 12*4*5 n . 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While the projects may focus on athletic fields, results are usually applicable to most other segments. Research work in turf is a blend of both applied and basic research. It is important not to lose sight of the need for both. Applied research helps us deal with our problems today. It tends to be more reactive. Basic research strives to answer fundamental questions that will prevent problems. It is proactive in nature. University support for turf continues to be strong. Turf is recognized as an important commodity in Michigan. At MSU, turf is recognized as providing leadership for all of agriculture. Because of this role, we have been able to attract faculty interests in turf. Currently, thirteen faculty members are involved in Turfgrass teaching, research and extension, including two department chairs. Graduate students and support staff add over twenty more professionals working in turf It is this involvement that makes the turf program at MSU so dynamic and exciting. Following is a sampling of the projects funded in 2002. This is by no means a complete list but gives a good representation of work being conducted. MTF funding is listed as well as the total funding for the project. Environmental Stewardship: Michigan Environmental Stewardship program for golf Lawn and Landscape Management Stewardship Program Long Term Fate of Nitrogen Turfgrass Cultural Management: Lightweight Roller Weight and Frequency to reduce diseases, Moss, Black Cutworms and Broadleaf Weeds Sloping green construction and improved water mgt Enhancing Turfgrass growth under reduced light High Wear Turfgrass Management: Athletic field systems research Modular systems for golf greens and athletic fields Athletic field renovation and regeneration techniques Turfgrass Weed Ecology and Management Best management practices for weed control Managing difficult to control weeds in Michigan Biology and management of annual and rough bluegrass Moss and Algae Insect Management Long term solutions for outbreaks of European Chafer and Japanese beetle Introduction of two New Pathogens of Japanese beetle to leading edge infestations in Michigan Management of ants and earthworms on golf courses MTF $8,000 $10,250 $10,000 $3,000 $3,000 $7,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $12,000 $3,500 $12,000 $5,000 $5,000 A Patch of Green - 17 - Summer Issue, 2002 Total $125,000 $62,000 $43,250 $10,000 $34,000 $11,000 $44,000 $7,000 $50,000 $10,000 $12,500 $20,000 $3,500 $77,000 $40,000 $5,000 Disease Management: Weather factors influencing pink snow mold Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics: Center for Turfgrass breeding and genetics-developing dollar spot resistant bentgrass; DNA fingerprinting of dollar spot; understanding the mechanism of dollar spot infection Introgression of Festuca mairei Genome into Lolium perenne Bentgrass breeding for snow mold resistance Bentgrass Genetics TOTALS $30,800 $25,540 $152,590 $22,000 $79,800 $25,540 $20,000 $10,000 $711,590 This represents almost a five-fold return on MTF funds. The partnerships we develop as a foundation make this return possible. As we look to the future, the scope and cost of research will continue to increase. Our ability to develop a variety of partnerships is critical to the continued success of this program. As a partner, we thank you for your continued support. JOHN WALTER AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT A great way to contribute to the association is by writing an article for A Patch o f Green. Each one of us can benefit from an article that shares an experience, opinion or area of expertise. Articles that are published in POG are eligible for the John Walter Award (plaque and $100). In addition, each member- written article published in POG is eligible to receive a $50 credit towards meeting expenses or dues (maximum $100). The criterion is an article of 500 words or more on any topic that is beneficial to the membership. This is not only a good opportunity to save money for yourself or your club, but to give back to the association. call home South Detroit North Detroit Specialists in pruning, tree removals, planting and fertilization 248.332.6690 • Renovations - greens and bunkers • Landscaping/hortieulture services • Tree inventory programs • Environmental services • Skilled personnel A Patch of Green -18- Summer Issue, 2002 To: GDGCSA Members From: Terry L. Poley Please review the following research issues. A list similar to this is voted on and approved every year by the MTF board of directors. If there is an area of research that would be of interest to you specifically, please write it down and e-mail it to Please insert either GDGCSA e-mail address or TPOLEY@TWMI.RIL.COM MTF Research Priorities January 16, 2001 Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics Biotic Stresses: Disease resistance, especially dollar spot and snow mold Insect resistance, especially for white grubs Abiotic Stresses: Genetic Engineering: Seed Production: Heat and cold tolerance Shade tolerance Wear tolerance General low input Turfgrass Transformation technology Genomics Develop a seed production industry in Michigan Species and Cultivar Evaluation: Germplasm collection European Chafer and Japanese Beetle Management Natural predators Resistance Long-term management strategies to reduce insecticide use Labor Issues Develop strategies to meet current labor shortages Develop strategies to supply labor for future growth Migrant issues Recruitment of women and minorities Workforce training Sensitivity training for employers WaterMovement andNutrient and Pesticide Fate Movement in sand based root zones Sloping green research Management of localized dry spots and black layer Surface water quality (in relation to nutrients) Athletic Field and Other High Wear Research Modular systems High wear mixes and blends Maximizing inputs; best management practices BestManagement Practices for Lawns and Commercial Turf Mowing strategies Weed control strategies Reducing herbicide input Controlling difficult weeds Removing grassy weeds from desirable turf Cultural controls Irrigation timing, rate and frequency Fertilizer timing, rates and frequency In addition to these research priorities, the golf segment has also identified the following problem and research needs requiring a timely response: Moss Ants and earthworms Removing grassy weeds from desirable turf (also listed above) Biostimulants Wetting agents Adopted by the MTF Board of Directors at the April 17, 2002 Board meeting A Patch of Green - 19 - Summer Issue, 2002 UPCOMING MICHIGAN TURFGRASS EVENT The 2002 Michigan Turfgrass Field Day will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center on the campus of Michigan State University. Research tours in the morning will emphasize practical turfgrass management tips for those managing golf courses, commercial and school grounds, home lawns, athletic fields, and sod farms. The afternoon will feature several different workshops focusing on turfgrass diseases, insects, weeds, and a special tour to view the new modular turf field in Spartan Stadium. Plan to bring your whole staff and pass the word to your colleagues. Look for registration brochures to arrive in June. For further information contact Kay Patrick at (517) 321-1660, email at mtfturf msn.com or visit our website at www.m ichiaanturfarass.org. A Tmdjtion And Service o f D S p a r t a n Vh Distributors 487 WDivision St. Sparta, MI 49345 1050 Op dyke Rd. Auburn Hills, M I 48326 Phone: 800-822-2216 Count on it. A Patch of Green - 20 - Summer Issue, 2002 Board Meeting Highlights Riverview Highlands GC Tuesday, March 28, 2002 SOCIAL (McMullen/Billette) Couples Outing: Date: Friday, May 24, 2002 Site: Golf@ Fox Hills CC in Plymouth Time: evening Cost: $30/couple for golf. Dinner and drinks on their own. Format: Fellowship, Food and Golf Family Outing: Date: Friday, July 12 Site: Tiger Baseball Game Time: 7:05 Deadline: June 12 Cost: $6/child and $10/adult US AMATEUR @ OAKLAND HILLS (McMullen) Board approved purchase of an ad for the Program, in support of the event to be held in August. WELFARE (Shreve) Feb 23 - Bill Fuller passed away (Owner of Bay Pte) - Sent card Mar 10 - Robert Fautek passed away (Retired). Send card, flowers, $100 donation to MTF. March 18 - Emma Casterton passed away (Jim Timmerman’s mother-in-law) Sent card & flowers. Rick Murphy - Broken ribs from hockey accident. On the mend. ROLL CALL Present - Abbott, Billette, Ford, Fouty, King, McKinley, McMullen, Schweihofer, Shreve, Szyndlar FINANCE (King) Feb Assn svgs: $51,255.46 Feb Fdtn svgs: $2,576.96 Feb Assn chkg: $3,718.94 Feb Fdtn chkg: $908.22 EDUCATION (King/Schweihofer) April meeting: Date: Monday, April 22 Site: Detroit GC Format: CanAm Tournament June meeting: Date: Monday, June 17 Site: Lake Forest GC, Ann Arbor Format: Annual Assn Championship FUNDRAISING SPECIAL OLYMPICS (Schweihofer/Blllette) Date: Friday, May 17, 2002 Site: Bald Mountain GO GOLF DA Y (Ford/Fouty) 2002-Confirmed sites: Bay Pte, Burning Tree GAM SEMINAR (Shreve/Billette) Attendance - 75 Speakers 10 - Well presented and very informative. Distinguished Service Presentation to Jim McGuire MICHIGAN GOLF FOUNDATION (McMullen) The Foundation is developing a center for Michigan golf. Invited us to join with them. Board agreed to send 2 reps to serve on their Board of Directors. Assn will donate $3,000 in sponsor fees to support the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame. MEMBERSHIP (McMullen) Total membership - 407; Applications - 2; Reinstatements -1 NOMINATING (Szyndlar) Nomination process to begin for October elections. A Patch of Green - 21 - Summer Issue, 2002 Creating a great GOLF EXPERIENCE Is Just Part of Your Job Every golf course has irrigation system challenges. That’s why your local John Deere Landscapes golf representative can offer you a range of customized solutions. Whether you are planning new construction or overseeing renovation, we have water management tools to help you better control your costs and enhance the playability of your course. With the recent acquisition of Century Rain Aid, your local John Deere Landscapes branch is now one of the most comprehensive suppliers of golf course irrigation equipment in the U.S. Our fully-staffed golf support team brings more than 25 years of experience to the game and can help you solve any site challenge. Irrigation Systems Featuring Hunter Golf Rotors, valves, central control systems, maintenance radios Pump Stations Customized for your course Fountains and Landscape Lighting Boardtronics Controller Board Repairs Replace outdated Toro™ and Rain Bird™ controller boards: 888-855-9132. More Than 200 Branches Nationwide 1 5 Jo h n D e e r e — LANDSCAPES On-Site Consultation: 800-642-3706 A Patch of Green - 22 - Summer Issue, 2002 Board Meeting Highlights The Orchards Tuesday, April 30, 2002 ROLL CALL: Present - Abbott, Billette, Ford, King, McKinley, McMullen, Schweihofer, Szyndlar Absent - Fouty, Shreve FINANCE (King) Mar Assn svgs: $33,353.19 Mar Assn chkg: $1,680.32 Mar Fdtn svgs: $1,579.24 Mar Fdtn chkg: $407.82 EDUCATION (King/Schweihofer) April meeting - Date: April 22. Site: Detroit GC 55 US attendees & 61 Canadians. US won CanAm Challenge for the 4th time in a row. October meeting - Date: October 14. Site: Indianwood CC FUNDRAISING SPECIAL OLYMPICS (Schweihofer/Billette) Last committee mtg will be May 1. Affiliate members have responded to fill to overflowing our tee sponsorships. Need supt members to attend. GOLF DA Y(Ford/Fouty) 2002 sites confirmed: Bay Pte, Burning Tree, Edgewood, Tam O’Shanter MEMBERSHIP (McMullen) Total membership - 412; Applications - 5 MICHIGAN ROOM 2002 (Shreve/Fouty) Some sponsor pledges are still outstanding. MICHIGAN TURFGRASS FOUNDATION MEETING (McKinley/Abbott) Exec. Board from each assn was invited to attend. Focus of meeting - Research priorities. A survey will be sent to each supt. requesting their input, enabling projects to fill the needs of local supts. Supts. must respond. Article will be in Summer Issue of P0G. NOMINATING (Szyndlar) Prospective candidates to be contacted by May 15. Final candidate list ready for June board mtg. SOCIAL (McMullen/Billette) Couples Golf Outing - Flyer will be mailed out May 3. Family Outing/Baseball Game - Flyer will be mailed out May 10. WEB SITE (Schweihofer) Committee to be formed. Investigating established supt. assn sites. Some projected goals for site: Have company set up and maintain; Interactive; Ability to take reservations/credit cards for meetings, dues, etc; publish magazine on web site. WELFARE (Shreve) Jon son, Jacob, is having heart surgery today, again. Valve repair. Will send him a cookie gram. A Patch of Green - 23 - Summer Issue, 2002 THE BIG EVENT This year’s annual Big Event will be held on Monday, October 7th. In addition to Bay Pointe, this year’s sites will include: Burning Tree CC, Edgewood CC, Tam O' Shanter CC and one more site to be announced. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Turf Drainage Pays • Less Flooding • H ealthier Grass • Low er M aintenance Cost • S horter Rain Closing • M ore C art Revenue • B etter Course Appearance 517- 628-8001 Water Management Specialists, Inc. Dennis Rector • 1596 S. College Rd. • Mason, Ml 48854 • New Cart Path Construction and Maintenance • Parking Lot Paving and Repair • Many Golf C ourse references available •Office (734) 721-4442 •Fax (734) 721-2006 39571 Michigan Ave. • Canton, Ml 48188 A Patch of Green - 24 - Summer Issue, 2002 W elcome to our new members. Add them to your new 2002 Directory. BOKSA, OLIVER C. (RHONDA) AFFILIATE Boksa Landscape Company 1820 Union Lake Commerce, Ml 48382 H-(248) 330-7738 0-(248) 393-4398 Fax-(248) 366-8320 BURGESS, JEFFREY J. (CARRIE) CLASS AN Seven Lakes Golf Club 7200 Disputed Rd. LaSalle, ON N9A 626 Canada H-(519) 818-0559 0-(519) 972-1177 sevenlakesgolf@hotmail.com New Member Roster SAND SALES COMPANY P O Box 713 Clarkston Ml 48347 Industrial Sand Specialist for 3 Generations Golf Course Sands - Aggregate - Custom Greens Mix Brad J. Paddison Mobile (313)410-5201 Office (248) 673-3177 O utdoor Pest Control S ervices M osquito Control Specialists ADVANCED PEST MANAGEMENT Advanced Outdoor Spraying Company 201 M ain St. G reg S eago general manager * Room 533 • Fenton, Ml 48430 (810)750-1645 Cart Paths Specializing in: DINGMAN, DANIEL P. (DENA) CLASS CN Tam O’Shanter Country Club 3466 Walnut Lake Rd. W. Bloomfield, Ml 48323 H-(248) 865-7239 0-(248) 626-8325 Fax-(248) 737-5836 FORT, CHARLES E. Ill (COLLEEN) CLASS AN Oak Pointe Country Club 4500 Club Drive Brighton, Ml 48116 O-(810) 227-4597 Fax-(810) 229-9493 charles.fort @ ourclub.com HEARN, RAYMOND P. (BRENDA) AFFILIATE Raymond Hearn Golf Designs 670 S. Main St. Plymouth, Ml 48170 H-(734) 414-7898 0-(734) 254-1047 Fax-(734) 254-1048 rayhearn@earthlink. net Installation of new asphalt cart paths Installation of stone paths ♦ ♦ Resurface existing cart paths ♦ ♦ Grading ♦ Sub-grade preparation ♦ Sub-base preparation ♦ Restoration WHETHER YOUR COURSE IS WELL ESTABLISHED OR IN THE DEVELOPING STAGES, LET ASPHALT CART PATHS HELP TO INCREASE YOUR REVENUE. Free Estimates References State Qualified Insured PRO-LINE ASPHALT (248) 651-7271 A Patch of Green - 25 - Summer Issue, 2002 Beck Sed Fattiti, Inc. George or David Beck • (989) 864-3549 ■ Peat or Topsoil Sod ■ Blucgrass Blends 1 Blucgrass rescue Mixes ' Sod Quality Grass Seed Penncross & Providence Bent Sod Shade Trees (#1 or Park Grade) Bulk Peat Moss & Greens Mixes Sod Anchoring Stakes Beck Sod Few, lac. 800- 968-2325 New Member Roster REDMAN, TIMOTHY A. CLASS CN Tam O’Shanter Country Club 30 Salmer St. #8 Pontiac, Ml 48341 H-(248) 253-1292 0-(248) 626-8325 Fax-(248) 737-5836 tlncup97@hotmail.com SPOONER, SCOTT R. CLASS AN Oak Pointe Country Club 1360 Brookfield Dr. Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 H-(734) 213-1863 O-(810) 227-4597 Fax-(810) 229-9493 scott.spooner@ourclub.com WEEKS, SHAWN M. CLASS BN Hartland Glen Golf Club 12400 Highland Rd. Hartland, Ml 48353 H-(248) 634-9876 0-(81 0) 632-5663 Fax-(248) 887-0336 TRI-TURF MARTY DOMINICK SALES TO SOUTHERN MICHIGAN ANNOUNCING Sales Representative 248-640-4840 Mobile 734-591-9069 Res. PRODUCTS AVAILABLE Chemicals: Aquatics Bio-Stimulates Fungicides Herbicides Insecticides Indicator Dye Micronutrients Surfactants Tank Additives Grass Seed: Jacklin Seed Lebanon Seaboard Equipment: Earthway Gandy Prizelawn Shop Supplies: Gel Tec Jesco Fertilizers: HHI Howard Johnson Lebanon Seaboard Luxacote Milorganite Nutramax Labs Plant Food Liquid Plant Marvel Soluble G olf Supplies: Accuform Flexstake Par Aide Standard Parts and Accessories: Teejet Soil Management: Conweb Evergreen Kormat Peat Sorb ALL PRODUCTS WAREHOUSED IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN CALL MARTY DOMINICK A Patch of Green - 26 - Summer Issue, 2002 Roster Changes Please update your roster with the following: Address (pg. 32) ASSELIN, TIM R. 9085 Big Lake Rd. Clarkston, Ml 48348 Address, phone, fax (pg. 34) CARMODY, EDMUND T. 307 W. 14th St. Traverse City, Ml 49684 H/0-(231) 929-4218 Fax-(256) 249-1756 Mobile (734) 276-5961 Siifiptot % National Scope, LocaU&cus Looking to Make You More Successful • National Purchasing Power • Reliable Financial Strength • Locally Operated • Local Agronomic Expertise Contact Simplot Partners: Mark Frever Dan Starai Sue Shockey Scottlrbovich (517) 202-6660 (248) 640-4439 (248) 866-6081 (810) 577-2507 OSBURN Address (pg. 35) COONEY, JOHN L. JR. 5051 Orchard Lk Rd/P.O. Box 250128 W. Bloomfield, Ml 48325 Address (pg. 42) GUINAN, DONALD L. 344 E. Sunnybrook Royal Oak, Ml 48073 Email IKAMAS, ADAM L. lkamasad@hotmail.com Reinstated KIRKLAND, DONALD R. AFFILIATE Pump, Pipe & Power Company P.O. Box 1646 Clarkston, Ml 48347 H-(248) 674-1321 0-(248) 634-8111 Fax-(248) 634-8112 Club, phone, fax KULL, MARC S. River Bank Golf Course 0-(248) 486-6251 Fax-(248) 486-6375 Address (pg. 52) MC KINLEY, MARK A. 1297 Maxfield Hartland, Ml 48353 CUSTOM TOP DRESSING BLENDS CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION BLENDS Bunker Sand — Best 530 • Best 535 • Best Signature Cart Path Stone & Slag • Pea Pebble • Parking Lot Stone Call for Details (313) 292-4140 (Ask for Tim) A Patch of Green - 27 - Summer Issue, 2002 Roster Changes Address, home phone (pg. 53) MEYER, STEPHEN J. 35301 Drakeshire PI. #204 Farmington, Ml 48335 H-(248) 478-4426 12 Years of G olf Course Tree M aintenance O r g a n i c W a s t e R e m o v a l Tre e & S t u m p R e m o v a l s P r u n i n g • C a b l i n g Member Tree F e r t i l i z i n g • C r a n e S e r v i c e s NAA & MDLA KEVIN J. SCHILBE President Mobile (313) 929-0445 Office (313) 565-5552 w w w .schilbetreecare.com Address (pg. 54) MORITZ, DAVID S. 520 5. Main St. Davison, Ml 48423 Club, phone (pg. 56) PAWLUK, DAVID J. Fore Lakes Golf Club Mobile (810) 982-3673 Reinstated SCOTT, KEITH H. 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TBD Tuck Tate Chapter Championship @ Michaywe Hills, Meeting @ Otsego Club, The Tribute NMTMA Fundraiser @ Bay Mills Resort, Wild Bluff The Pines MID-MICHIGAN TURF ASSOCIATION Meeting @ Clio CC Meeting @ Copper Ridge Meeting @ Port Huron Elks June 10 July 15 Aug. 19 Sept. TBD Meeting @ W olverine GC Oct. 7 Oct. TBD Annual Meeting @ W arwick Hills CC MTF Fundraiser @ Buck’s Run June Sept. 17 Oct. 7 Oct. 22 WESTERN MICHIGAN GCSA Meeting @ Point 0 W oods CC Turf Fundraiser Day @ Golf Lake View Annual Meeting @ Kent CC GCSAA Seminar @ TBD A Patch of Green - 30 - Summer Issue, 2002 Why Partner with Rain Bird? Single Focus For over 65 years, irrigation has been Rain Bird's only focus. Everything we do revolves around making irrigation products and systems work more efficiently and reliably. When you renovate with Rain Bird, you renovate with complete confidence. We know golf course irrigation, and we understand how to make it work to your advantage. 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