REATER DETRO W Ch^ '■.--P. •' ■ | The ZOO^JBiglEveht Chépter Deíegates' Meeting URCE JÊË Take a Look ÊÈk AT John Deere Equipment Title sponsor of the John Deere Classic at Deere Run “Official Golf Course Equipment Supplier” of the PGATOUR Exclusive provider to America’s premier public access courses, Tournament Players Club (TPC) Make your wish list today at www.deere.com! Enhance Your Course in 2003 W E IN G A R TZ 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 J o 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 ....... Big Event Sponsors and Donors 6 ............................. The 2002 Big Event 7 & 8 9 ............................ Annual Business Meeting 11, 13 & 14 . . . Chapter Delegates’ Meeting 1 5 & 1 6 ...............................Resource Listing 1 7 ...................... Product/Service Categories 18 - 2 2 . . . Product/Service Category Listing 2 3 ........................... Beard Endowment Fund 2 4 ........................ September Board Meeting 2 5 .......................... October Board Meeting 2 7 ........................ . . . . . New Member Roster 2 8 - 3 0 ................................. Roster Changes 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 - Winter Issue, 2002 Great Lakes Bentgrass, Inc. 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Box 4451 Owosso, Michigan 48867 Phone: (989) 725-7145 E-Mail: turfchem@earthlink.net FOR ALL OF YOUR FERTILIZER, CHEMICAL AND GRASS SEED NEEDS TEES ★ GREENS ★ FAIRWAYS ★ BUNKERS ★ EXPERIENCED, DEPENDABLE PEOPLE TO SERVE YOU • Russ Hancock • JaySiddock • Fred Miller • Ted Kasel 810-752-3489 810-752-1026 FAX 810-337-3331 MOBILE FOR DETAILS TERRY MALBURG PRESIDENT A Patch of Green - 4 - Winter Issue, 2002 on par president ■ — . i .V, utm Meeting new people has always been challenging for me. I’m not great at “small talk" and so I never looked forward to going to gatherings where I didn’t already know people. So I wasn’t exactly looking forward to attending my first meeting of the Michigan and Border Cities GCSA 12 years ago. But am I glad I did. First of all, golf course superintendents talk shop all the time so all the “small talk” was relevant. Second, I learned a couple of really useful things at my very first meeting. Third, and by far the most important, I began to build some of the most important friendships of my life. My first committee assignment after I joined was “beverage boy.” I was in charge of setting up the hospitality suite in the Michigan Room at GCSAA. Boy oh boy, those suitcases I hauled up the stairway were heavy. In fact, I met some of my favorite people icing down beer in the bathtub of the Michigan Room. As time went on, I got more and more involved and so I was truly honored 11 years ago when I was selected to serve on the board of what is now the Greater Detroit GCSA. As I write my final President’s Message, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president this year. It’s been a privilege to follow in the footsteps of my predecessors. Joining this association and becoming involved in its activities has been one of the most beneficial professional and personal things I’ve ever done. I know that many prospective and maybe even some less active members struggle with the thought of going to a meeting where they don’t know anybody. All I can say to you, based on my own experience, is the struggle is worth it. So let me be the first to invite you to the “Superintendents Only” meeting at Forest Lake Country Club on December 4th and the Holiday Party on December 6th a the Greektown Casino. These events are my favorites because everyone has something to talk about.. I’m sure we’ll all have some anecdotes to share about how tough the past season was. The purpose of our organization as stated in our constitution is... “to unite the golf course superintendents of the Detroit Metropolitan area into a cooperative group for the collection, preservation and dissemination of scientific and practical knowledge and information. In other words, we exist to make one another better in our chosen profession. I know my membership in this association has made me a better golf course superintendent. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to give something back to this great group of people. Sincerely, A Patch of Green - 5 - Winter Issue, 2002 THANKS TO OUR HOST SUPERINTENDENTS AND CLUBS Rick Murphy, Bay Pointe Golf Club Dale Bauer, Burning Tree Golf & Country Club Mike Mulkey, Edgewood Country Club John Cooney, Tam O’Shanter Country Club THANKS TO OUR COMMITTEE Co-chairs: Scott Ford and Mike Fouty Mike Bay Jeff Fisette AI Goethe Tavis Horton Tim Johnson Rich Locke Jim McLean Carl Metzner Sue Shockey Mark McKinley THANKS TO OUR MANY SPONSORS AND DONORS Scott Trbovich Allingham Corporation Atomic Cleaning Systems Bald Mountain GC Bay Pointe GC Mike Bay, Supt. Dale Bender, CPA Bloomfield Hills CC Carl Patron, Birmingham CC Burning Tree G & CC Calderone Farms Cattails GC Cedar Glen GC Colein & Kuhn Associates CC of Detroit Coyote GC Cracklewood GC Deep Roots Aerification Svc Devil’s Ridge GC Downing Farms Dunham Hills GC Dutch Hollow Golf Club Eagle One Golf Products/Bob Unger Elk Ridge GC Emerald Isle/Milliken Turf Products Garland Grand Traverse Resort Green & Grow Inc. Greystone GC Hartland Glen GC Heather Hills of Bloomfield Inkster Valley GC John Deere Golf & Turf Lake Forest GC Lesco, Inc. Links @ Pinewood Links of Novi Marc Dutton Irrigation Mason Wordprocessing Svcs Jim McLean, Asst. National Coney Island Northville Hills Oakland Hills CC Dave Pawluk, Supt. Polo Fields G & CC Pursell Technologies Rammler GC Salem Hills GC Schaltenbrand Printing Co. Simplot Partners, Inc. Southgate GC SportsTurf irrigation Sylvan Glen GC TPC Dearborn Tam O’Shanter CC The Andersons The Captain’s Club @ Woodfield The Medalist The Orchards Tigers Turfgrass, Inc. Valley Turf Verona Hills GC W.F. Miller Company Warren Valley GC Weingartz Whispering Pines GC Wolverine GC A Patch of Green - 6 - Winter Issue, 2002 37th Annual 2002 Big Event Fundraiser Jim Koziatek, Mike Mulkey Closest To The Pin Scott Sand @ #6 Bob Issell @ #10 Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for you support. Special thanks to Chantell Horton for again helping us with the new scoring system. Plans are already being made to run next year’s event. We hope to add some diversity and excitement to continue the fundraising tradition we have enjoyed in past years. A much appreciated thank you again to all the vendors, players, committee members, clubhouse staff and all those who supported our efforts this fall. Monday, October 7 started out as a typical, cold fall day, a bit unusual considering the past summer season we’ve had. But things soon heated up with the start of our 37th annual BIG EVENT. Host superintendents for this year’s event were John Cooney of Tam O’Shanter Country Club, Mike Mulkey of Edgewood Country Club and Rick Murphy of Bay Pointe Golf Club. Special thanks to Dale Bauer of Burning Tree Golf & Country Club who had also volunteered to be a host, but due to a reduction in players, their course was not used. Based on conversations back at the Bay Pointe Dining Room, all the courses were in excellent shape and our appreciation goes out to all the staff members involved in preparing their courses for the event. Special thanks goes out to Rick Murphy and the Bay Pointe clubhouse/ banquet staff for a great dinner and bar service. The BIG EVENT Committee members who helped with this year’s event include Mike Fouty, Scott Ford, Tavis Horton, Mark McKinley, Carl Metzner, Sue Shockey, Rich Locke, Jeff Fiserte, Jim McLean, Scott Trbovich. Mike Bay, Al Goethe and Tim Johnson. The success of this fundraising event could not happen without the experienced effort from G.D.C.S A. Executive Secretary Kate Mason. Thank you very much, Kate. Winners of the 2002 Golf Day: Mark Harrwell, Luke Sharpe, Brett Sharpe, Tim Sharpe Mark Miller, Mark Maras, Pete Kingsley. Dale Bauer Bay Point Golf Course First Place - Net First Place - Gross Closest To The Pin Bill Jackson @ #7 Steve Kim @ #16 Tam O' Shanter Country Club First Place - Net Tim Dorner, Marco Mazzola, Jack Leavy, Mike Pesendorfer First Place - Gross Gerald Prieskorn, Jerry Prieskorn, Ron Adams, Ray Green Closest To The Pin Truman Hammett @ #8 Ray Green @ #15 Edgewood Country Club First Place - Net Scott Trbovich, Kevin Fuchs, Tim Jenkins, Scott Gardiner First Place - Gross Jay Delcamp, Mike Casey, A Patch of Green - 7 - Winter Issue, 2002 Above - Tom Mason, Sue Shockey, Paul Kolbe, Craig Roggeman and Mike Bay Honored Retiree Jay Delcamp Left (Front row) - Mark McKinley, Jon Shreve, Scott Ford, Sec./Treas. Bob King and V.P. Fritz McMullen (Back row) - John Cooney, Mike Fouty, Dan Billette, Brian Schweihofer and President Ron Abbott Below - Newly elected Directors Mike Fouty and Jon Cooney Left- Honored Retiree Harold Fiebelkorn Right - Ron Adams, Jerry Prieskorn and Gerald Prieskorn 12 Years of Golf Course Tree M aintenance O r g a n i c W a s t e R e m o v a l T r e 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 F e r t i l i z i n g • C r a n e S e r v i c e s Mobile (313) 929-0445 Office (313) 565-5552 ' 4Bm ) 1 \ W Va Member T r e e NAA & MDLA KEVIN J. SCHILBE President www.schilbetreecare.com A Patch of Green - 8 - Winter Issue, 2002 2002 Annual Business Meeting Indianwood Golf and Country Club by Robert King What can I say?A great lunch, dinner, sunshine, and golf at one of Michigan’s premier country clubs. How could anyone pass this up? A chilly start to the day gave way to a sun­ drenched afternoon, complete with fast greens, rolling hills, fescue, bluegrass rough, deep bunkering and an all-around pleasant experience. The Old Course at Indianwood is a links style, Wilfreid Reed design that is very well maintained and a treasure to play and see. Our host and Golf Course Manager Brian Schweihofer, his Superintendents Aaron Mitzelfeld. Tom Ryder, their assistants, and the maintenance staff had the Old Course in tip-top shape and playing, tough after deciding to place the pins in the same location as the 1989 Women’s U.S. Open (too bad be didn’t put us at the women’s tees also). These challenging pin placements combined with the fast greens required accurate shot making and a seasoned putter. Many times if you missed the putt, your next putt was longer than the one you started with. Three puns were common and many gollers were satisfied with making bogey and probably overjoyed with par. Below is a list of winners: Individual Winners: 1st Net 2nd Net Ron Adams Jerry Prieskorn $50 $30 1st Gross 2nd Gross Closest to the Pin: Hole 3 Hole 5 Hole 13 Hole 17 2-Man Best Ball: Kevin Haaek Chris Andrejicka Tom Gill Kevin Haack Fritz McMullen Tom Ryder $30 $30 $40 $40 $40 $40 1st Net $160 each 1st Gross Ron Adams and Jerry Prieskorn $160 each John Kirtland and Bryan Grill Immediately following golf, members were spoiled by the very pleasant and attentive dining staff. We were treated to an excellent steak dinner, followed by a creme-filled chocolate eclair. The ambience was perfect within the English Tudor style dining hall that is filled with priceless collections of furniture and heirlooms from all over the world. This was one event that no member should have missed. On behalf of the G.D.G.C.S.A. I would like to thank Stan Aldridge, Brian Schweihofer, Aaron Mitztfeld. Tom Ryder, the general manager, the maintenance staff, the pro shop staff, the dining room staff, the chef and all of the other people who contributed to such a great day. South Detroit North Detroit Specialists in pruning, removals, planting tree and transplanting • Renovations - greens and bunkers • Landscaping/horticulture services • Tree inventory programs • Environmental services • Irrigation A Patch of Green - 9 - Winter Issue, 2002 One Call Handles It A ll J ohn Deere Landscapes It's a superintendents ideal situation: Keeping the course 100 percent playable throughout the season. Now there's a new team member ready to provide the irrigation supplies, service and support you need to achieve that goal - John Deere Landscapes. 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Irrigation Systems Featuring Hunter Golf Reliable rotors, valves, central control systems, maintenance radios Pump Stations Customized for your course Fountains and Landscape Lighting AquaMaster and Oase fountains, Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting BoardTronics Controller Board Repairs Replace outdated Toro® and Rain Bird® controller boards: 888-855-9132 Direct Sales Quantity shipments of landscape products and nursery stock: 866-880-9380 More Than 220 Branches Nationwide Jo h n D e e r e LA N D S C A P E S Professional Irrigation System ' ' Repairs, Renovations, New Construction ' ' ' www.JohnDeereLandscapes.com On-Site Consultation: 800-642-3706 A Patch of Green - 10 - Winter Issue, 2002 CHAPTER DELEGATES MEETING NOVEMBER 1-3, 2002 GCSAA HEADQUARTERS - LAWRENCE, KANSAS KCI AIRPORT MARRIOTT- KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Tim Dorner, CGCS, Chapter Delegate The Annual Chapter Delegates Meeting was held November 1-3, 2002. This year’s meeting was very interesting and informative. Although many issues and programs were discussed, a good portion of the meetings centered around the implementation of PDI, the proposed dues increase, the candidates for office and the possibility of moving GCSAA Headquarters from Lawrence to another city. The following is a synopsis of the two and one-half days of presentations. A packet with more detailed information will be distributed at the Forest Lake meeting on December 4th. If you cannot attend this meeting and would like an information packet, contact Kate Mason and one will be mailed to you. In addition, all the information presented at the delegates’ meeting is being made available on GCSAA’s web site. GCSAA Financial Discussion This presentation centered on the need for a dues increase. The main points for a dues increase were: • GCSAA has been operating at less than break-even for the last two years. • The Future Program Accrual Account has absorbed those losses. • Loss of income from investments. • The tenant that was leasing the second floor of Headquarters went out of business shortly after 9/11. No current • Past history has shown that a 20% increase has been the norm and done on the average of every five years. Last leasing prospects available in the short term. increase was in Fiscal Year 97-98. • PDI is not directly related to proposed dues increase Professional Development Initiative (PDI) • Official date of implementation: July 1,2003 • The first renewal cycle for everyone (except CGCS) will be prorated • Selection process will occur in May, 2003 • Randomly select members to determine which cycle they will be placed 3 year = 3 points (min. of 1.2 must be education points) 4 year = 4 points (min. of 1.6 must be education points) 5 year = 5 points (min. of 2.0 must be education points) • PDI Pilot project: Nov. 1, 2002 - April 15, 2003 Purpose: preparation for processing all necessary paperwork for various scenarios that could occur when the additional Class A standards are required. Measures of Success for Pilot Project: "Resolve systematic or policy issues for implementation "Identify processing time requirements "Define internal staff responsibilities "Identify the organizational reporting mechanisms "Members of the Chapter Relations and Membership committees will serve as “actors” for the Pilot Project "These individuals will be provided with case scenarios and asked to complete various processes • PDI and Education Goal is to provide accessible and affordable education through: "Local Chapters "E-Learning opportunities "External educational opportunities This is just an overview of the key points for the implementation of PDI. To get more detailed information or have questions answered visit the GCSAA website at www.acsaa.org or contact me or a board member and we will do our best to answer any questions or concerns that you may have regarding PDI. A Patch of Green -11 - Winter Issue, 2002 Press Release Upcoming Michigan Turfgrass Event The 73rd Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference will be held January 20 - 23, 2003, at the Holiday Inn South-Hotel and Convention Center in Lansing, Michigan. This Educational Conference includes presentations from over 40 different speakers on topics related to the Turfgrass industry. Details regarding this event will be mailed in November. For further information contact Kay Patrick at 517-321- 1660, or visit our Website at michiganturfgrass.org A Tradition o f Dependability And Service S p a r t a n VK ± Distributors 487 WDivision St. S p a r t a , MI 49345 1050 Opdyke Rd. Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Phone: 800-822-2216 TORO. Count on it. A Patch of Green - 12 - Winter Issue, 2002 Proposed Move of GCSAA Headquarters This topic caught all the delegates off guard. Although this is not a new topic, not many people were aware that a move was being considered. It was revealed that a resource group that was made up of member superintendents was put in place 10 months ago to determine the feasibility of a move. In addition, a consultant has been hired to help facilitate this process. The primary criteria for considering a move is: • Long-term benefits to the members • Long-term growth and positioning of the association Included in our packet were the following statements relating to the primary criteria for a change in location. The leadership of GCSAA believes today that to maximize the visibility of the association in the golf community, to continue to broaden the scope of membership services, and to continue to solidify its leadership role in golf requires a re-examination of the benefits to the membership of moving GCSAA to a high-traffic, golf intensive region. A higher association profile has tangible benefits in expanded member services and serves to elevate the awareness and understanding of the role of the golf course superintendent. Any relocation must bring long-term financial and growth benefits to the association and its members The criteria that has been established for the "ideal location” is accessibility, climate and strategic partnership. Included in our packet were the following statements relating to the “ideal location”. A strategically positioned headquarters is one that facilitates high accessibility for constituents, most importantly members. Enhances the ability of the association to conduct business in terms of more direct interaction with the leaders of the game and more flexibility to conduct events that require outdoor venues, including research. The feedback from the delegates was mostly positive and the overwhelming majority felt that a move should be considered. Because of the positive feedback from the delegates, the board felt that in order to move forward with this and have the most flexibility and leverage to negotiate a deal we should consider amending the Articles of Incorporation by eliminating Lawrence, Kansas as the primary place of business for GCSAA. What does this mean? Under the current language in the articles of incorporation, because Lawrence Kansas is the primary place of business of GCSAA, any deal negotiated would have to be approved by a 2/3 vote of the membership. Traditionally, all voting matters are handled at the annual meeting. Under this scenario, a deal could be negotiated in July and the prospective city could have to wait for 6 or 7 months for an answer. The board feels that this could hinder them in making a timely deal. At this year’s annual meeting in Atlanta, we will be asked to vote on a change in the articles of incorporation to remove Lawrence, Kansas as the primary place of business for GCSAA. This means that a yes vote will empower this board or future boards to make a deal with a prospective city without coming back to the membership for a vote. The board has promised to present the details of any potential deal in a concise, timely manner; however, if we vote yes to amend the articles of incorporation we are essentially approving a move at that time and we are trusting that the board and senior staff at GCSAA will be acting in our best interest as an association. There is a lot of speculation that Florida is the targeted site but according to the board and Steve Mona, no location has been targeted and Lawrence, Kansas is still considered a viable location. There are several cities that meet the criteria and the next phase is to start targeting some of those areas. Steve Mona also mentioned the possibility of getting a better deal from Lawrence to stay put. A Patch of Green - 13 - Winter Issue, 2002 Candidates for GCSAA Office As with past elections, the candidates for President and Vice-President are running unopposed. Both candidates for Secretary/Treasurer are at the end of their terms for Director. The loser of the election for Secretary/Treasurer will more than likely be nominated from the floor for another Directors term. There are three Director positions available. The slate of candidates is: For President: Jon D. Maddern, CGCS Elk Ridge Golf Club Atlanta, Michigan For Vice-President: Mark J. Woodward, CGCS Dobson Ranch/Riverview Golf Courses Mesa, Arizona For Secretary/Treasurer: Robert J. Maibusch, CGCS, MG Hinsdale Golf Club Clarendon Hills, Illinois Timothy T. O’Neill, CGCS Country Club of Darien Darien, Connecticut For Director: Gary K. Carls, CGCS Sunnyvale and Sunken Gardens Golf Courses Sunnyvale, California Ricky D. Heine, CGCS The Golf Club at Star Ranch Austin, Texas Mark D. Kuhns, CGCS Baltusrol Golf Club Springfield, New Jersey Other Items of Importance • Compensation and Benefits Survey will be sent out in January 2003. This year you will be able to complete the survey online. Results will be sent out in May 2003. • At this year’s conference and show on Thursday, February 13th the Trade Show Floor will be open to members only. • There was a presentation made on the Board of Directors travel policy because of the backlash of the Ryder Cup trip. The delegates were satisfied with the information provided. If you would like detail on this policy, contact me or any board member and it will be provided. • GCSAA is negotiating with the National Golf Course Owners Association in an attempt to combine our trade shows. The goal is to have two separate conferences going on at the same time with their own identities but have a joint trade show. There was a lot of information given out in two and one-half days and it would be difficult for me to write an article that contained all of the information that was presented. Please plan to attend the Forest Lake meeting on December 4th where a presentation will be made and the topics will be discussed in detail. If you have questions or concerns regarding GCSAA, feel free to contact me and I will do my best to get you the information that you need. A Patch of Green - 14 - Winter Issue, 2002 RESOURCE ISSUE Dear Superintendent Members, We trust you will find the following pages of this issue to be of great help to you in the next year. Listed Alphabetically and by Product/Service category are vendor members of the Greater Detroit GCSA (GD), Mid-Michigan Turf Assn (MM), Northern Michigan Turf Managers Assn (NM) and the Western Michigan GCSA (WM) regional areas, who have chosen to be a part of the Resource Issue. Please support these vendor members. -A- ADVANCED PEST MANAGEMENT P.O. Box 125, Fenton, Ml 48430 (810) 735-8731 Statewide Rep: Fax: (810) 735-8732 Greg Seago THE ANDERSONS, INC. 9120 Sandison Dr., White Lake, Ml 48386 (248) 698-2358 Fax: (248) 698-0950 Statewide Rep: John Skaife ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, CORP. 5271 S. Old US 23, Brighton, Ml 48114-7523 (810) 229-8972 Fax: (810) 229-9367 Statewide Rep: GD MM WM Rep: Kenneth McQuade / Steve Zelle Kenneth MoQuade / Steve Zelle ATOMIC CLEANING SYSTEMS LLC 31651 8 Mile Rd„ Livonia, Ml 48152 (248) 615-4400 Fax: (248) 615-4401 GD Rep: Eric Thompson (248)514-6568 -B- BOKSA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1820 Union Lake Rd., Ste. 100, Commerce, Ml 48382 (248) 343-4398 Fax: (248) 366-8320 Statewide Rep: Oliver Boksa -D- THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY 3381 Lapeer Road West, Auburn Hills, Ml 48326 (248) 371 -9007 Fax: (248) 371 -9076 GD Regional Rep: Dan Prospal DEEP ROOTS AERIFICATION SERVICE 4864 Lakeview Blvd., Clarkston, Ml 48348 (877) 738-7028 Fax: (248) 394-1172 Statewide Rep: Don Myers (248)640-2718 -E- EMERALD ISLE, LTD./MILLIKEN TURF PRODUCTS 2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 (800)628-4769 Fax:(734)747-6617 Statewide Rep: Doug Middleton -G- GREAT LAKES BENTGRASS, INC. 2429 Dayton Dr., Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 (734)677-3618 Fax:(734)995-2055 kent@ bentgrass.com Statewide Rep: Kent Feigner GREEN & GROW, INC. P.O. Box 426, Sterling Hgts., Ml 48311-0426 (586) 323-9870 Fax: (586) 314-0229 Statewide Rep: GD Regional Rep: Mike Plague Marty Miller Tim Barno Scott Sand Jim Johnson (248)851-5464 (734) 260-0409 (248)320-5317 (616) 458-1546 NM Regional Rep: WM Regional Rep: -H- HUGGETT SOD FARM, INC. 4114 E. Marlette Rd., Marlette, Ml 48453 (989) 635-7482 Fax: (989) 635-7484 Statewide Rep: Mark Huggett -J- JOHN DEERE GOLF & TURF / ONE SOURCE 31691 Dequindre, Madison Hgts., Ml 48071 (800) 820-4848 Fax: (248) 588-3523 Statewide Rep: Brian Birdwell GD & MM Reg. Rep: Brian Birdwell NM Regional Rep: WM Regional Rep: Steve Delks (586) 530-7821 Jim VanAntwerp (231) 632-3337 (616)450-0225 -M- MARC DUTTON IRRIGATION, INC. 4720 Hatchery, Waterford, Ml 48329 (248) 674-4470 Fax: (248) 674-3091 Statewide Rep: Ed McDonough MIKE’S TREE SURGEONS, INC. 263 Park St., Troy, Ml 48083 (248) 588-0202 Fax: (248) 588-4824 Statewide Rep: Mike Barger Cell: (248) 640-3447 - 0 - OSBURN INDUSTRIES, INC. 5850 Pardee, Taylor, Ml 48180 (313) 292-4140 Fax: (313) 292-4143 Statewide Rep: TimOsburn GD Regional Rep: TimOsburn (313)363-0077 (313)363-0077 -R- RHINO SEED 850 N. Old US 23 (800) 482-3130 Statewide Rep: GD Regional Rep: MM Regional Rep: NM Regional Rep: WM Regional Rep: , Brighton, Ml 48114 Fax: (810) 632-5840 Kathleen Hilbert (800)482-3130 Kathleen Hilbert (800) 790-1898 Gordon Bushong Jonathon Santina (800) 677-1006 Michael Vandermeer (800) 482-3130 A Patch of Green -15 - Winter Issue, 2002 -s- S&F CONSTRUCTION, INC. 19200 29 Mile Fid., Ray, Ml 48096 (586) 752-4889 Fax: (586) 752-4889 Statewide Rep: Fred Diener SAND SALES COMPANY P.O. Box 713, Clarkston, Ml 48347 (313) 410-5201 (Cell) Fax: (248) 673-3077 Statewide Rep: Brad Paddison Cell: (313) 410-5201 SCHILBE TREE CARE 21505 Nowlin St., Dearborn, Ml 48124 (313) 565-5552 Fax: (313) 565-5552 Statewide Rep: Kevin Schilbe SIMPLOT PARTNERS 28400 N. Industrial Dr., Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 (248) 474-7474 Fax: (248) 474-3228 Statewide Rep: GD Regional Rep: Dan Shemon Dan Shemon Sue Shockey Mark McCoy Loren Cunningham (248) 640-4439 (248) 640-4439 (248) 866-6081 (616) 292-1200 (616) 876-0663 WM Regional Rep: SPARTAN DISTRIBUTORS 1050 Opdyke, Auburn Hills, Ml 48326 (248) 373-8800 Fax: (248) 373-8899 Statewide Rep: John Read - Commercial (800) 822-2216 (248) 373-8800 Kris Early - Irrigation -T- TERRY MALBURG LANDSCAPING, INC. 72660 Romeo Plank Rd., Armada, Ml 48005 (586) 752-3489 Fax: (586) 752-1026 Statewide Rep: (810)337-3331 Terry Malburg TRI-TURF, INC. 3751 Blair Town (800) 636-7039 Statewide Rep: GD Regional Rep. MM Regional Rep: NM Regional Rep: WM Regional Rep: Hall Rd., Traverse City, Ml 49684 Fax: (231) 943-9092 Tom Reed Sr. Marty Dominick Larry Grow Eric Deroyer Russ Snow (734) 591-9069 (800) 636-7039 (800) 636-7039 (616) 544-2821 TURF CHEMICALS, INC. 1011 E. Main St., Owosso, Ml 48867 (989) 725-7145 Statewide Rep: GD Regional Rep: NM Regional Rep: WM Regional Rep: Fax: (989) 723-7410 Russell Hancock JaySiddock Ted Kasel Fred Miller (989)725-7145 (989)725-7145 (989) 725-7145 TURFGRASS, INC. P.O. Box 667, South Lyon, Ml 48178 (248) 437-1427 Fax: (248) 437-5610 GD Regional Rep: MM Regional Rep: NM Regional Rep: WM Regional Rep: Rich Locke (248) 640-3375 Dar Howard (248) 640-3379 Kimberly Olson (989) 370-5250 Kris Louden (616)217-7623 -U- UNITED HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY 68790 Oak St., Richmond, Ml 48451 (877) 452-0071 Statewide Rep. GD Regional Rep: Fax: (586) 727-4930 Steve Fendt Dave Polen Rob Pylar Steve Fent John Driver John Driver (989) 277-4704 (586) 839-8930 (586) 242-8322 (989) 277-4704 (616) 822-0965 (616) 430-1065 MM, NM Reg. Rep: WM Regional Rep: WM Regioanl Rep: -V- VALLEY TURF, INC. 11711 E. Grand River Ave., Ste. #2, Brighton, Ml 48116 (880) 331 -7246 Fax: (810) 220-2750 Statewide Rep: GD Regional Rep: MM Regional Rep: NM Regional Rep: WM Regional Rep: Ronald Murdock (248) 640-1280 Todd Robinson (248)240-1074 (248)640-1279 Derek Carroll Bob Doezema (616)299-2125 Brian Vanderbaan (616) 437-9044 -W- W. F. MILLER COMPANY 25125 Trans-X, Novi, Ml 48376 (248)349-4100 Fax:(248)349-0406 Statewide Rep: GD Regional Rep. MM Regional Rep. NM Regional Rep. James Bondy Don Fields Tim Weathers Tom Calverley (248)349-4100 (248) 349-4100 (248)349-4100 WEINGARTZ GOLF & TURF 46495 Humboldt Dr., Novi, Ml 48377 (248) 295-0105 Fax: (248) 295-0109 Steve Kuti, Sales Manager Statewide Rep: Steve Carrier GD Regional Rep: Tim Johnson Paul Schneeberger (810)434-0455 Tom Drougel JimHirschman Rick Schiedel (616) 481-9228 (616)822-0117 (616)822-5793 NM Regional Rep: WM Regional Rep: (810) 980-8579 (734)552-0662 MM Regional Rep: A Patch of Green - 16 - Winter Issue, 2002 Product/Service Categories Aerators Aerification Services Aggregate Supplier Asphalt Paving Baseball Field Clay Batteries & Accessories Biological Equipment Biostimulants Blowers Brush Chippers/Shredders Bunker Sand Computers & Software Concrete Pavers Construction Soils Construction of Tees and Bunkers Consulting & Management Services Design/Build Construction Management Drainage Systems & Supplies Driving Range Equipment Endophyte Seed Engines Equipment Lifts Erosion Control Products Fans Fencing & Netting Foliar Fertilizers Free Next Day Delivery General Contracting Club houses/Storage Facitilies/New/Remodels Geotextiles Golf Course Accessories Golf Course Construction & Renovations Gravel Greensmix Materials Grinders & Sharpeners Hand Tools Hydroseeding Injection Equipment/Systems Irrigation Irrigation Water Testing Limestone Micronutrients Mobile Svc Mosquito Control Services Mowers & Accessories Mulch Nursery Overseeders/Contracted Service Pesticide/Fertilizer Application Services Pesticide/Fertilizer Application Services Pesticides/Fertilizers/Biological Products Pond/Lake Management Products Power Rakes Pressure Washers Pruner/Trimmers Pruning Pumping Stations & Equipment Reel Grinding Removals Rentals-Equipment Repairs Replacement Parts Retaining Walls Safety Products Sand Seed Seeding Mulch Signage & Markers Slag Slit Seeders/Contracted Service Small Engine Parts Sod Soil Conditioner & Amendments Soil Testing Sphagnum Peat (bulk) Spill Control Absorbants Spray Adjuvants Sprayers, Seeders & Topdressers Straw Blankets Stump Grinding Surveys & Mapping Services Sweepers & Vacuums Tackifiers Thatch Management Materials Tires, Wheels & Accessories Topdressing Materials Topsoil T ractors Tree Care Equipment/Service Trees Turf Colorants & Markers Turf Covers Turf Rollers USGA Sand Utility Vehicles/Trucks Waste Water Equipment Weather Monitoring Equipment Wetting Agents A Patch of Green -17 - Winter Issue, 2002 Product/Service Category Listing Aerators John Deere Golf & Turf/One Source Spartan Distributors, Inc. Valley Turf Inc. W.F. Miller Company Weingartz Aerification Services Deep Roots Aerification Services Aggregate Supplier Boksa Landscape Construction Osburn Industries Inc. Asphalt Paving Associated Construction Services, Corp. S&F Construction, Inc. Baseball Field Clay Osburn Industries Inc. Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. Batteries & Accessories W.F. Miller Company Biological Equipment Atomic Cleaning Systems LLC Green & Grow, Inc. Biostimulants Emerald Isle Ltd./Milliken Turf Products Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. United Horticultural Supply Blowers Spartan Distributors, Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. W.F. Miller Company Brush Chippers/Shredders Valley Turf, Inc. Bunker Sand Boksa Landscape Construction Osburn Industries Inc. Sand Sales Co., LLC Computers & Software Green & Grow, Inc. Valley Turf Inc. Concrete Pavers Associated Construction Services, Corp. Boksa Landscape Construction Construction Soils Associated Construction Services, Corp. Boksa Landscape Construction Osburn Industries Inc. Sand Sales Co., LLC Construction of Tees & Bunkers Boksa Landscape Construction Terry Malburg Landscaping, Inc. Consulting & Management Services Associated Construction Services, Corp. Controller Repair Service John Deere Golf & Turf/One Source Design/Build Construction Management Associated Constructions Services, Corp. Drainage Systems & Supplies Boksa Landscape Construction John Deere Golf & Turf/One Source Valley Turf, Inc. Driving Range Equipment Green & Grow, Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. Endophyte Seed Rhino Seed Tri Turf Inc. Engines W. F. Miller Company Equipment Lifts Valley Turf Inc. W.F. Miller Company Erosion Control Products Boksa Landscape Construction Rhino Seed Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. Fans Green & Grow, Inc. Fencing & Netting Green & Grow, Inc. Rhino Seed Tri Turf Inc. A Patch of Green - 18 - Winter Issue, 2002 Foliar Fertilizers The Andersons Emerald Isle Ltd./Milliken Turf Products Green & Grow, Inc. Rhino Seed Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. United Horticultural Supply Fountains John Deere Golf & Turf/One Source Free Next Day Delivery Rhino Seed Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. United Horticultural Supply General Contracting - Club Houses/Storage Facilities/New/Remodel Associated Construction Services, Corp. Geotextiles Boksa Landscape Construction Rhino Seed Golf Course Accessories Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Spartan Distributors, Inc. Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. Weingartz Golf & Turf Golf Course Construction & Renovation Boksa Landscape Construction Terry Malburg Landscaping, Inc. Gravel Boksa Landscape Construction Osburn Industries Inc. Greensmix Materials Emerald Isle Ltd./Milliken Turf Products Green & Grow, Inc. Osburn Industries Sand Sales Co., LLC United Horticultural Supply Grinders & Sharpeners Spartan Distributors, Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. Weingartz Golf & Turf Hand Tools John Deere Golf & Turf/One Source Rhino Seed Tri Turf Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. Hydroseeding Rhino Seed Terry Malburg Landscaping, Inc. Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. United Horticultural Supply Injection Equipment/Systems Spartan Distributors, Inc. Turf Chemicals, Inc. Irrigation Boksa Landscape Construction John Deere Golf & Turf/One Source Marc Dutton Irrigation, Inc. Spartan Distributors, Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. Irrigation Water Testing The Andersons Green & Grow, Inc. Landscaping Accessories & Services Boksa Landscape Construction Rhino Seed Limestone Boksa Landscape Construction Green & Grow, Inc. Osburn Industries Inc. Micronutrients The Andersons Emerald Isle Ltd./Milliken Turf Products Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. United Horticultural Supply Mobile Service Valley Turf, Inc. Mosquito Control Service Advanced Pest Management Mowers & Accessories Spartan Distributors, Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. W.F. Miller Company Weingartz Golf & Turf Mulch Boksa Landscape Construction Rhino Seed Sand Sales Co., LLC Tri Turf Inc. Nursery John Deere Golf & Turf/One Source A Patch of Green -19 - Winter Issue, 2002 Overseeders/Contracted Service Terry Malburg Landscaping, Inc. Pesticide/Fertilizer Application Services The Davey Tree Expert Co. (tree & turf) Emerald Isle Ltd./Milliken Turf Products Mike’s Tree Surgeons, Inc. Simplot Partners Turfgrass, Inc. Pesticides/Fertilizers/Biological Products The Andersons, Inc. Emerald Isle, Ltd./Milliken Turf Products Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turf Chemicals, Inc. Turfgrass Inc. United Horticultural Supply Pond/Lake Management Products Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Spartan Distributors, Inc. Tri Turf Inc. Turf Chemicals, Inc. Turfgrass Inc. United Horticultural Supply Power Rakes Spartan Distributors, Inc. Valley Turf Inc. W.F. Miller Company Weingartz Golf & Turf Pressure Washers Atomic Cleaning Systems LLC Weingartz Golf & Turf Pruner/Trimmers Valley Turf, Inc. Pruning The Davey Tree Expert Co. (trees) Mike's Tree Surgeons, Inc. Schilbe Tree Care Pumping Stations & Equipment John Deere Golf & Turf/One Source Spartan Distributors, Inc. Reel Grinding Spartan Distributors, Inc. W.F. Miller Company Weingartz Golf & Turf Removals Schilbe Tree Care (organic waste & trees) Rentals-Equipment Atomic Cleaning Systems LLC Repairs Atomic Cleaning Systems LLC Spartan Distributors W.F. Miller Company Weingartz Golf & Turf Replacement Parts Green & Grow, Inc. Spartan Distributors Tri Turf Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. W.F. Miller Company Weingartz Golf & Turf Retaining Walls Boksa Landscape Construction Safety Products Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass Inc. Sand Osburn Industries Sand Sales Co., LLC Seed Green & Grow, Inc. Rhino Seed Simplot Partners Turf Chemicals, Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. United Horticultural Supply Seeding Mulch Rhino Seed Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. United Horticultural Supply Signage & Markers Green & Grow, Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. Slag Boksa Landscape Construction Osburn Industries Inc. Sand Sales Co., LLC Slit Seeders/Contracted Service Terry Malburg Landscaping, Inc. Small Engine Parts W.F. Miller Company Sod Boksa Landscape Construction Huggett Sod Farm, Inc. A Patch of Green - 20 - Winter Issue, 2002 Soil Conditioner & Amendments Emerald Isle, Ltd./Milliken Turf Products Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. United Horticultural Supply Soil Testing The Andersons Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Turf Chemicals, Inc. United Horticultural Supply Sphagnum Peat (bulk) Osburn Industries Tri Turf, Inc. Spill Control Absorbants Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. Spray Adjuvants Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. United Horticultural Supply Sprayers, Seeders & Topdressers Spartan Distributors, ine. Tri Turf Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. W.F. Miller Company Straw Blankets Rhino Seed Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. Stump Grinding The Davey Tree Expert Co. Mike’s Tree Surgeons, Inc. Schilbe Tree Care Surveys & Mapping Services The Davey Tree Expert Co. Mike’s Tree Surgeons, Inc. Sweepers & Vacuums Spartan Distributors, Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. W.F. Miller Company Weingartz Golf & Turf Tackifiers Rhino Seed Tri Turf Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. Thatch Management Materials Emerald Isle Ltd./Milliken Turf Products Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Turfgrass, Inc. United Horticultural Supply Tires, Wheels & Accessories W. F. Miller Company Top Dressing Materials Emerald Isle Ltd./Milliken Turf Products Green & Grow, Inc. Osburn Industries Inc. Sand Sales Co., LLC Topsoil Boksa Landscape Construction Osburn Industries Inc. Sand Sales Co., LLC Tractors W.F. Miller Company Weingartz Golf & Turf Tree Care Equipment/Service Mike’s Tree Surgeons, Inc. Schilbe Tree Care Trees The Davey Tree Expert Co. Huggett Sod Farm, Inc. John Deere Golf & Turf/One Source Schilbe Tree Care Turf Colorants & Markers Emerald Isle Ltd./Milliken Turf Products Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turf Chemicals, Inc. Turfgrass Inc. United Horticultural Supply Turf Covers Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turf Chemicals, Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. Turf Rollers W.F. Miller Company Weingartz Golf & Turf USGA Sand Osburn Industries Sand Sales Co., LLC A Patch of Green 21 - Winter Issue, 2002 Utility Vehicles/Trucks Spartan Distributors, Inc. Valley Turf, Inc. W.F. Miller Company Weingartz Golf & Turf Waste Water Equipment Atomic Cleaning Systems LLC Weather Monitoring Equipment Valley Turf Inc. Wetting Agents Green & Grow, Inc. Simplot Partners Tri Turf Inc. Turf Chemicals, Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. 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Free Estimates State Qualified Insured References PRO-LINE ASPHALT (248) 651-7271_________ A Patch of Green - 22 - Winter Issue, 2002 Beards offer $100,000 to support MSU Turfgrass graduate students EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation has announced that noted turfgrass scholar James Beard and his wife, Harriet, have established an endowed fund to support graduate students in turfgrass science and management at Michigan State University. The Beards have provided a gift of stock, valued at approximately $100,000, to establish the James B. and Harriet Beard Endowed Graduate Fellowship at MSU. Once fully funded, this endowment will provide graduate fellowships for doctoral candidates conducting research in the fields of turfgrass science and management. “This endowment serves as a tribute to both James and Harriet for their many years of dedication and hard work in turfgrass science and management,” said Doug Buhier, Chair of the MSU Dept, of Crop and Soil Sciences. “The students who benefit from this fellowship will carry on their legacy of in-depth study and exhaustive investigation.” Dr. Beard’s influence within the turfgrass industry is the product of his extensive research as a professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at MSU, from 1961 to 1975, and at Texas A & M University, where he was a professor from 1975 to 1992. He has been Professor Emeritus of the Turfgrass Science Dept at Texas A&M since 1993. With Harriet Beard’s support, Jim Beard produced hundreds of scientific papers and three of the most definitive texts in the field of turfgrass science and management. Through his organization of the First International Turfgrass Conference in 1969, he extended turfgrass science to the world. His influence continues today as president and chief scientist of the International Sports Turf Institute. A committee has been established to solicit donations for the James B. and Harriet Beard Endowed Graduate Fellowship, with a goal of raising $350,000 to fully fund the endowment. Information on contributing to this fund is available by contacting Josh Merchant, MSU Development, at (517) 355-1217 or by email at mercha32@msu.edu, or Kay Patrick, Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, at (517) 321-1660 or by email at mtfturf amsn.com. S & F CONSTRUCTION INC golf course specialists m t m Aerification Service n Featuring the Southern Green Deep Tine Soil Reliever Don Myers f248J 640-2718 Kevin Myers C248J 640-2719 Tim LeBlanc C248J 640-2717 M/’e’ve Helped Someone You Know seamless patching, curb work, lightweight equipment and flexible working arrangements with staff etc. (586) 752-4889 (586) 752-2401 Fax: (586) 752-6719 A Patch of Green - 23 - Winter Issue, 2002 New from The Anderson... BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Maple Lane Golf Club Monday, September 17, 2002 Andersons G O L F P R O D U C T S The groundwork for excellen... D istrib u ted by: TURFGRASS, INC. P. O. Box 667 28064 Pontiac Trail S. Lyon, MI 48178 Call 800-521-8873 or 248-437-1427 (call collect) The Andersons Professional T\irf Products Division P.O.Box 119 Maumee, OH 43537 ROLL CALL: Present - Abbott, Billette, Ford, King, McKinley, Schweihofer, Shreve Absent - Fouty, McMullen, Szyndlar FINANCE (King) Aug. Assn. Svgs: $19,523.05 Aug. Fdtn. Svgs: $2,063.09 Aug. Assn. Chkg: $2,464.34 Aug. Fdtn. Chkg: $550.75 MEMBERSHIP (McMullen) Total membership - 423; Applications - 0; Class Change - 2 EDUCATION (King/Schweihofer) Oct 14 - Annual mtg @ Indianwood G & CC Nov 5 - GCSAA Seminar/Annual Bluegrass Management GOLF DAY (Ford/Fouty) Plans ready for Oct. 1. Continue to receive reservations, donations and sponsorships. HOLIDAY PARTY (McMullen/Billette) Date: Fri., Dec. 6, 2002 Site: Greektown Casino Cost: TBD AWARDS (Ford/Fouty) Heritage Award - No apps received. Deadline Nov. 1. Retirees - Brown, Delcamp, Fiebelkorn and Woehrle Class A to AA. Will be invited to Annual Meeting for presentation of plaques. No charge. MICHIGAN ROOM (Shreve/Fouty) Dates: February 13, 14, 2003 Site: Times: 6-I0 pm each evening Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA GAM SEMINAR (Shreve/Billette) Because of poor attendance, interest and participation the committee suggested that the event be changed next year. GAM no longer wishes to provide this event in its present format or date. The Board voted to continue to provide a seminar on behalf of the supts., without GAM, to take place in mid-March on Thursday or Friday. NOMINATIONS (Szyndlar) John Cooney and Mike Fouty will run for the two Director positions available. Pres. - Abbott; VP - King and McMullen; Sec./Treas. - Billette MTF ROSTER (Dorner) MTF has asked our assn, to be included in a statewide roster, which would include not only supt. assns. but other turf related entities. Board willing to do so. A Patch of Green - 24 - Winter Issue, 2002 BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Indianwood G & CC Monday, October 14, 2002 ROLL CALL: Present - Abbott, Billette, Ford, Fouty, King, McKinley, McMullen, Schweihofer, Shrove, Szyndlar FINANCE (King) Sept. Assn. Svgs: $48,634.46 Sept. Fdtn. Svgs: $28,666.95 Sept. Assn. Chkg: $721.86 $327.50 3rd Quarter Report - ($1,179.08) Dues and advertising will come 4th Quarter. Dues - 70 members have not renewed membership. Suspension letter to be mailed 10/16. Sept. Fdtn. Chkg: MEMBERSHIP (McMullen) Total membership - 433; Applications -11; Class Change -11 New members in 2002 - 38 EDUCATION (King/Schweihofer) Nov. 5 - Seminar Dec. - Supts. Only - Site and date tbd Mar. - Leadership Series/Salt River GC GOLF DAY (Ford/Fouty) $18,500 revenue for donations. Recipients TBD. HOLIDAY PARTY (McMullen/Billette) Invitations will be mailed soon Cost: $120 per couple. AWARDS (Ford/Fouty) Heritage - No apps. received. Deadline Nov. 1. WELFARE (Shrove) Leslie Lennier, Class AA member passed away Oct. 2. He was at Twin Beach CC for 33 years prior to retirement. Donation is his memory will be sent to Peach Tree Hospice. Chemicals, fertilizer, seed and much more! R o b P y la r------------------ (586) 242-8322 Dave Polen__________(810) 839-8930 U l l Í t © d f w Horticultural Supply. W W W . U H S O N L I N E . 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T u rf T v T Four Qualified Sales Associates serving your areal Richard Locke S E Michigan d Toledo 248 - 640-3375 richlocke@msn.com Par Howard M etro Detroit 248 - 640-3379 cruiser@ismi.net Turfgrass, Inc. 28064 Pontiac Trail, P.O. Box 667 South Lyon, Michigan 48178 Phone: 800-521-8873 Fox: 248-437-5610 Email: lorocl991@yahoo.com Other Turfgrass, Inc. Locations Gaylord, Michigan: 866-705-8180 Florence, Kentucky: 859-594-4948 Indianapolis, Indiana: 317-471-8309 M ike Rupp N W Ohio d M etro Detroit 419- 466-0764 Bruce Wotririg N W Ohio d S E Michigan 419- 466-9177 mikesturf@aol.com sbwotring@msn.com A Patch of Green - 26 - Winter Issue, 2002 Welcome to our new members. Add them to your roster BURCHAM, PETER J. CLASS CN Country Club of Detroit 23013 Euclid St. St. Clair Shores, Ml 48082 H-(586) 544-0012 0-(313) 882-3001 Fax-(313) 881-8190 burcham.10@osu.edu CAMPBELL, MICHAEL P. (AMY) ASSOCIATE N 7565 Driftwood Dr. South Fenton, Ml 48430 H-(810) 750-0898 cmpbllmakc@aol.corn DIEHL, DENISE A. AFFILIATE Rain Bird Corporation - Golf Division 2170 Russell Lane Lapeer, Ml 48446 H-(810) 245-4504 O-(810) 245-4145 Fax-(810) 245-4145 ddiehl@rainbird.com GINGRICH, NATHAN S. CLASS CN Country Club of Detroit 105 Muir Rd. Grosse Pointe Farms, Ml 48236 H-(313) 300-1594 0-(313) 882-3001 Fax-(313) 881-8190 HILLS, BENJAMIN E. AFFILIATE Arthur Hills & Associates 7351 W. Bancroft St. Toledo, OH 43615 H-(419) 885-5265 0-(419) 841-8553 Fax-(419) 841 -9600 bhills@arthurhills.com PECKENS, JUSTIN D. (HOLLI) CLASS SM N The Majestic At Lake Walden P.O. Box 477 Hartland, Ml 48353 H-(517) 521-1994 O-(810) 632-9221 Fax-(810) 632-7060 states_great@ hotmail.com SAND, SCOTT T. (REBECCA) AFFILIATE N Green & Grow, Inc. 42687 Richmond Dr. Sterling Hts, Ml 48313 0-(248) 320-5317 FAX (586) 532-8185 scottandreb@aol.com SCHMIDT, GREG A. CLASS CN Warren Valley Golf Course 22905 Law Dearborn, Ml 48124 H-(313) 563-0163 0-(313) 562-5643 Fax-(313) 792-8591 schmi196@msu.edu SHIPLEY, RODNEY D. (SUSAN) CLASS CN Meadowbrook Country Club 58758 Pontiac Trail New Hudson, Ml 48165 H-(248) 437-2256 0-(248) 349-3608 UTTER, PAUL E. CLASS CN Indianwood Golf & Country Club 9735 5. Big School Lot Lake Rd. Holly, Ml 48442 H-(248) 634-9749 0-(248) 693-3330 Fax-(248) 693-3398 utter@voyager.net HUNTLEY, JAMES D. (JAMIE LYNN) CLASS SM N Rattle Run Golf Course 4560 Fish Lake Rd. North Branch, Ml 48461 H-(810) 688-4005 O-(810) 614-0668 Fax-(810) 329-8853 JACKSON, WILLIAM J. (LAUNA) AFFILIATE N Manderley Turfgrass 10 Camelot Drive, Ste. 100 Nepean, ON, CANADA K2G 5X8 H-(248) 814-0456 0-(877) 411 -8748 Fax-(613) 225-7752 lmwjj@aol.com KELLER, BRYAN G. CLASS C Walnut Creek Country Club 7034 T. Ermiger Lane South Lyon, Ml 48178 H-(248) 875-6384 0-(248) 437-0430 Fax-(248) 437-9797 keller_O00@hotmail.com KIGHT, CRAIG S. CLASS SM N Palmer Park Golf Course 19013 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Ml 48203 H-(248) 506-3217 0-(313) 883-7140 Fax-(313) 883-7543 craig_kight @ hotmail.com NABOZNY, JEFFERY T. CLASS C Cattails Golf Club P.O. Box 656 South Lyon, Ml 48178 H-(734) 341-4105 0-(248) 486-2695 Fax-(248) 486-5479 A Patch of Green - 27 - Winter Issue, 2002 PLEASE MAKE THESE CHANGES TO YOUR ROSTER E-mail BARGER, MICHAEL J. mbarger@mikestree.com Company, Phone, E-mail BARNO, TIMOTHY J. Green & Grow, Inc. 0(734) 260-0409 Fax-(734) 207-1645 tjbarno@comcast.net Address BLAUVELT, JAMES R. 26205 Campau Lane Harrison Twp., Ml 48045 Class, Address, Phone BROWN, NORMAN D. Class AAN 12884 Kelley Rd. Brooklyn, Ml 49230 H-(517) 592-4344 Phone, Fax BURGESS, JEFFREY J. H-(519) 734-7924 Fax-(519) 250-8070 Class, E-mail CROUSE, DERON J. CLASS SM N dcrouse@thewyndgate.com E-mail DARK, TIMOTHY R. timodark@msn.com E-mail DE BUSSUCHER, KEN ken@debusscher.sr Class DE LANO, ERIC M. CLASS AN Class DELCAMP, JOHN J., JR. CLASS AAN Address, Phone EVANS, TROY S. 434 Chinkapin Rill Oxford, Ml 48371 H-(248) 969-0085 Class FIEBELKORN, HAROLD W. CLASS AAN Club HAMMETT, D. TRUMAN Liberty Golf & Banquet Company name, E-mail HEARN, RAYMOND P. Raymond Hearn/Paul Albanese Golf Designs ray@rhgd.com E-mail HOUSTON, JAMES D. jhouston@islandconnection.net Spouse, Address, Phone HUGHES, THOMAS (HEATHER) 117 Gateway Dr. Waterford, Ml 48328 H-(248) 681-5141 Club, Phones JANNETTA, DENNIS J. The Heathers Club of Bloomfield Hills 0-(248) 253-7308 Fax-(248) 253-7308 Phone, E-mail JENKINS, TIMOTHY J. H-(586) 323-4972 spartantim@aol.com Address, Phones KASCHNER, DAVID W. 130 Knollwood Clawson, Ml 48017 H-(248) 435-0122 0-(248) 670-1437 E-mail KECHNIE, DAVE A. kechnie @ hotmail.com Phone, fax KINGSLEY, CHARLES E. JR. 0-(586) 264-9410 Fax-(586) 264-0314 Mobile KIRTLAND, JOHN Mobile (810) 839-6762 Class FIFER, VICKI I. CLASS AN Address, Phones FORD, SCOTT S. 13842 Berkshire Riverview, Ml 48192 H-(734) 285-2446 0-(734) 479-0781 Phone FORT, CHARLES E. Ill H-(734) 954-0152 Address, E-mail FRENTZ, JEFFREY J. 3951 W. Maple Rd. Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48301-3221 jf rentz @ Comcast, net Address, Phone GAIGE, CHARLES A. 376 Basswood Brooklyn, Ml 49230 H-(517) 467-7632 Address, Phone GARDINER, SCOT J. 13077 Alyssa Ct. Linden, Ml 48360 H-(810) 735-5842 Address, Phone GLASSON, REX 11260 Bogie Lake Rd. White Lake, Ml 48386-3732 H-(248) 363-2191 E-mail GRAMES, JEFFREY S. jsg@ejourney.com Company, Phone GRAY, JOHN F. Torre Golf Management 0-(248) 240-0877 Spouse, Phone HABERKORN, MATTHEW S. (TAM IE) H-(231) 331-4918 A Patch of Green - 28 - Winter Issue, 2002 Please Make These Changes To Your Roster Class, Address, Phone KNOP, DON R. CLASS AN 777 Great Oaks Blvd Rochester, Ml 48307 H-(248) 969-8469 Class, Spouse, Phones KULL, MARC S. (JESSICA) CLASS SM N H-(248) 459-8994 0-(248) 437-5724 Club, Phone LAMBRIX, VINCENT G. Gateway Golf Club 0-(734) 777-4961 Phone LEH, THOMAS A. 0-(734) 777-3472 Club, Phone LYONS, MICHAEL G. Huron Meadows Golf Course O-(800) 477-3193, ext. 5586 Phone, Fax MALBURG, RANDY J. 0-(248) 360-5320 Fax-(248) 360-5320 Phones, Fax MALBURG, TERRY H-(586) 752-3489 0-(586) 337-3331 (Cell) Fax-(586) 752-1026 Address, Phone MC KINLEY, MARK A. 1297 Maxfield Hartland, Ml 48353 0-(734) 649-3126 Phone, E-mail METZNER, CARLO. H-(810) 732-6972 calturf@provlde.net Phones, Fax MOZAL, DOUG M. H-(586) 727-5424 0-(586) 228-3030 ext. 7 Fax-(586) 228-1776 Spouse, Class, Fax NASZRADI, PATRICK M. (CINDY) CLASS SM Fax-(248) 486-2681 Phone, E-mail NOWAKOWSKI, JOHN E. H-(810) 385-9711 j.nowakowski@iwarp.net CLASS, CGCS PALICKE, CHAD E. CGCS CLASS AN Phone PANASIUK, NICK H-(519) 727-6493 Fax, E-mail PLAGUE, MICHAEL J. Fax-(586) 314-0029 mplague@earthlink.net Class, Club, Phone, Fax REIMAN, WILLIAM B. CLASS CN Golden Fox @ Fox Hills 0-(734) 459-4560 Fax-(734) 453-7339 Class, Fax, E-mail ROOS, MATT H. CLASS AN Fax-(734) 913-0068 mattroos@msn.com Phone SCHWEIHOFER, BRIAN J. H-(248) 236-9932 Address SEEFELDT, JOHN V. 433 Fairwood Drive Pinckney, Ml 48169 E-mail SHOCKEY, SUSAN M. sshockey @ simplotpartners.com Phone SMITH, JAMES W. H-(231) 264-8418 A Patch of Green - 29 - Winter Issue, 2002 Club, Address, Phones, Fax SMITH, TIMOTHY P. Green Oaks Golf Club 7194 Stiles Dr. Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 H-(734) 669-0060 0-(734) 482-2386 Fax-(734) 482-0532 Class, Club, Address, Phones, Fax SPOONER, SCOTT R. CLASS CN Washtenaw Country Club 2885 Bynan Dr., #303 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 H-(734) 320-7606 0-(734) 434-2170 Fax-(734) 434-2240 Class SUSTIC, KEVIN R. CLASS AN E-mail THOMPSON, ERIC R. ethompson@atomic-cleaning.com E-mail TRBOVICH, SCOTT T. scott.trbovich@simplot.com Address, Phone, E-mail VARGAS, JOSEPH M. JR. Dept. 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