Nov.-Dee. 1983 Published monthly by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association Vol. XIII, No. 10 Coming Events January 5 Jan. 2 9 Feb. 4 February 2 8 ,29March 1,1984 April June September October MGCSA Winter Seminar, FairviewC.C. 55th International Turfgrass Conference & Show, Las Vegas 53rd Mass Turfgrass Conf. & Industrial Show Springfield Civic Center, W. Springfield, MA MGCS A meeting, Blue Hill G.GJlCHlGf MGCSA meeting, Burning Tree C.C. MGCS A meeting, Innis Arden G.C. MGCSA meeting, Whipporwill C.C. Presidents Message Once again I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the membership of the MGCSA - this time for allowing me to serve another year’s term as your president. The responsibility of serving in this capacity has turned out to be much more work and more time consuming than anticipated. Without the dedication and concern of our Board of Directors many of our projects would never have been completed. This past year has also been one of challenge and personal change for me, but one that I have enjoyed thoroughly. I value very highly the friendships and guidance I have received from within this chapter. I would specifically like to express my thanks and that of the Board’s to A1 Tretera and Dennis Flynn for the many years of hard work and devotion they have given while serving on the Board of Directors. Additionally, we welcome Mr. Larry Pakkala as our newest Board member, and he will be serving on var­ ious committees in 1984. Also, special thanks and apprecition are extended to all host superintendents and club officials who provided their clubs and facilities for MGCSA meetings in 1983. It is my hope that some of the ideas generated and new direc­ tions taken in 1983 by the Officers and Board will result in im­ provements and growth of this association. We will continue to work towards this goal in 1984. We have appreciated the members-at-large support, and welcome suggestions in meeting the challenges of a new year. Again, thank you for your vote of confidence. Best wishes for the holidays and for an enjoyable winter. -Chuck Martineau A candle's but a simple thing It starts with just a bit of string Yet dipped and dipped with patient hand It gathers wax upon the strand Until complete and snowy white, It gives at last a lovely light. Life seems so like that bit of string Each deed we do a simple thing; Yet day by day if on life's strand We work with patient heart and hand It gathers joy, makes dark days bright, And gives at last a lovely light. The Officers and Directors of MGCSA wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Blessed and Prosperous New Year. MGCSA News At the October MGCSA Board of Directors meeting, the fol­ lowing new members were approved: William McQuade ClassB Anthony Baviello ClassB Peter Cavanaugh ClassB Wade Haynes ClassB David Parson ClassA Marilyn Champagne ClassC Dominick Monteleone ClassB Welcome to the MGCSA! Also at the Board of Directors meeting, Ann Reilly was voted an Honorary member and Bob Mullane was reappointed C member representative to the MGCSA Board. THE MGCSA presented the NYSTA with a check for $500. at the Rochester Conference to help fund Martin Petrovic’s re­ search efforts. Please Note: The Board of Directors has decided to remove the $2.00 billing charge currently in use, and instead institute a MGCSA Winter Educational Turf Grass Seminar Thursday, January 5,1983 Fairview Country Club Greenwich, Connecticut See you there! EDITORIAL STAFF Pat Lucas, C o -E d ito r ............................Office 203-359-0133 Home 203-637-3939 Ted Horton, C o -E d ito r.........................Office 914-967-6000 Home 914-937-3613 Dennis P. Petruzzelli, Staff Writer . . . Office 914-946-1074 Home 914-835-2836 Annual Membership Com m ittee Report In 1983 the Board approved the addition of 19 new MGCSA members. This represents the highest number of newcomers in the past 5 years. Unfortunately 9 members left the Association for one reason or another, leaving us with a net gain of 10 mem­ bers. Of the new members, 7 were Class A ’s, 9 Class B ’s, and 3 new Class C’s. We also had 6 membership reclassifications from Class B to Class A, and 1 from Class A to Class C. In order to present a more accurate depiction of our current membership status, I have chosen to list this year’s Classification totals as well as the past 4 years. A brief study of these figures indicates that the total member­ ship of the MGCSA is growing at an average of approximately 5% per year. Only the A Classification has changed signific­ antly over these 5 years, an increase of 22 members or 27% since 1979. These numbers are encouraging. OFFICERS President ................ Charles Martineau, Whippoorwill Club Office 914-273-3755; Home 914-273-9112 Vice-President . Peter Rappoccio, Silver Spring Country Club Office 203-438-6720; Home 203-431-3990 Secretary............................ Scott Niven, The Stanwich Club Office 203-869-1812; Home 203-629-2594 T re a su re r........... Sherwood Moore, Winged Foot Golf Club Office 914-698-2827; Home 914-234-9469 Reprint permission is hereby authorized providing credit is given to Tee to Green . . . unless author states otherwise. Publication deadline for Tee to Green is 21 days before the regular meeting. $5.00 fee for delinquent payments in excess of 30 days from the date of billing. Another $5.00 will be charged after 60 days, and so on. At the MGCSA annual meeting held at Fairview C.C. on November 17, the following slate of officers and directors was elected: Chuck Martineau President Peter Rappoccio Vice-President Scott Niven Secretary Sherwood Moore Treasurer Directors: (for 2 years) Pat Lucas and Larry Pakkala Just a reminder that Mike Maffei is chairing the REACHING OUT COMMITTEE this year. If anyone has donations, please contact Mike before the holidays to insure distribution to the needy. —Pat Lucas 1982 1983 87 90 103 30 40 32 40 40 43 1979 1980 1981 C lass A 81 80 C lass B 31 34 C lass C 36 40 C lass D 2 2 1 1 1 C lass H 14 19 18 17 20 C lass L 12 9 N e w M em b ers 14 16 15 ( 18) ( 14) ( 16) ( 17) ( 19) 176 183 190 204 214 G rand T otals Respectfully Submitted, Scott Niven Membership Committee Chairman itttm iia tii and f m y , inc. 66 ERNA AVENUE P. O . BOX 9 M ILFORD. 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Three (3) Handheld Transceivers (CB) Contact Dennis Flynn (914) 946-1074 ISnyal Irri gation Support Our Advertisers I. 2 * Custom /(ß u c k n e r ' Systems & Supplies Pumping Systems Golf Results — Superintendents’ Championship Scholarship Winners Championship Flight (Class A) Low Gross Mark Millet 75-80 155 Scott Niven 79-86 165 JimFulwider 88-78 164 Chamionship - low net Handicap Net JimFulwider 88-78 10 156 Tony Savone 90-83 10 163 First Flight (Class A) Low Gross Jack Martin 89-91 180 Mike Leary 90-92 182 Bill Caputi 94-91 185 First Flight Low Net Handicap Bob Alonzi 83-100 19 145 Bill Caputi 94-91 18 149 Class B - Low Gross John Carlone 87-80 - 167 Class B Low Net Handicap Net Earl Millet 87-86 14 145 Class C Low Gross Dan Cancelleri 86-93 179 Class C Low Net Handicap Net Gary Mullane 109-11C1 34 151 The Scholarship & Research Committee is proud to announce the winners of the 1983 Special Scholarships. The winners, chosen from a field of 10 applicants are: Edward B . Connaughton............................$800.00 Kim Phipps ............................................... 300.00 Jill A. G a y d o s h ......................................... 300.00 Timothy D. J o n e s ....................................... 300.00 Thomas S a v o n e ......................................... 300.00 The $2,000 for these awards was raised totally from last year’s MGCSA raffle. Hopefully, this year’s raffle will realize closer to $3,000 so that next year we can increase the amount given to each recipient or give out more awards. Since the number of applicants for these scholarships is in­ creasing each year, the Committee will be developing more for­ mal guidelines to use in choosing recipients. In developing these guidelines, we will need input from the membership. Fac­ tors such as need, academic record, major, etc., will be coming into play. In the spring a survey will be incorporated on our “Next Meeting” card to get your feelings on possible guidelines. Mike Maffei Bob Alonzi Sherwood Moore John Musto Postions Wanted in Our Area in the Turf Management Field A Lady For All Season Dedicated to the Super’s Wife Seeking an Assistant Superintendent position: Robert R. Lussier 23 Cedar Drive Granby, MA 01033 Autumn's abounding in a loyal weave, Spinning mounds o f golden leaves; Many, woven of fine texture remain, Despite the enduring fickle Terrain ; Those leaves, are held with gentle care, Long after the Trees run bare; For across their pear-shaped peak, Is penned: - uThis Lady Is Unique!” —Frank Paladino Seeking a responsible position with opportunity for growth: Stephen Tracy Call 32C Robbins Lane Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (203) 529-5016 , „ y 0 « , 0 P The best in turf supplies— LESCO 100% Sulfur-Coated Fertilizers, golf course accessories, chemicals including , oF ïBI"eS "" O lit r^ A o a o. H Ü ® '® * * % TERREGk 206 DELAWANNA AVENUE CLIFTON, N. 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Caputi W. Gaydosh & C. Wistrand R. Alonzi & R. Mudane R. Mudane R. Alonzi & P. Rappoccio L. Pakkala M. Maffei P. Rappoccio NY State Turfgrass Association Awards Citation of Merit to Dr. Haruo Tashiro The New York State Turfgrass Association has presented its highest honor, the Citation of Merit, to Dr. Haruo Tashiro, Pro­ fessor Emeritus at the Dept, of Entomology of the NY State Ag­ ricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY. The award was presented at the Association’s recent Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show held in Rochester, NY. Dr. Tashiro holds a B.S. degree from Wheaton College, Il­ linois and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University. He started his career as a research entomologist for the USDA, returning to Cornell University in 1967 to become Professor, Acting Head, Acting Chairman and now Professor Emeritus at the NY State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva. “Tash” is best known for his research on insects of turfgrass and woody ornamental plants, especially with Japanese beetles, Hyperodes weevil, European chafer and the turfgrass Ataenius. Dr. Tashiro has been a strong supporter of the New York State Turfgrass Association, regularly contributing to the Bulle­ tin and the annual Conference and Trade Show. He is responsi­ ble for compiling the slide set on “Insects of Turfgrass in the Northeast,” available from the association for educational and diagnostic purposes. At the present time, Dr. Tashiro’s major emphasis is the preparation and publication of a reference book on turfgrass entomology. In conjunction with the Citation of Merit, Dr. Haruo Tashiro has been awarded a life membership in the New York State Turfgrass Association. New York State Turfgrass Association Awards Scholarship The New York State Turfgrass Association has made the sec­ ond annual presentation of the NYSTA/John Commann Schol­ arship. The scholarship was presented at the association’s re­ cent Conference and Trade Show in Rochester, NY to Lyman Lambert, senior at Cornell University. The NYSTA/John Commann scholarship was established to encourage outstanding undergraduate students at Cornell Uni­ versity. The recipient must be a student of turfgrass manage­ ment; selection is based on character, scholastic record and fi­ nancial need. Lyman lambert is majoring in Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture with a minor in Turfgrass Management. He is a graduate of the State University of NY at Morrisville with an Associate degree and will be (was) awarded his B.S. from Cor­ nell University in December 1983. His outside activities include football, basketball, baseball and rugby. After graduation, he CHEMICALS WHEN YOU’RE IN A TOUGH SPOT.. B Y STA N D A R D FERTILIZER SEED Manufacturers of golf flags, flag poles, putting cups, ball washers, and personalized products for the golf course. 220 East 4th St. — Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 Phone 319-266-2638 BOB LIPPMAN WESTCHESTER TURF SUPPLY. INC. HOME (914) 248-5790 BUSINESS (914) 277-3755 Quality golf course accessories made in Iowa and sold throughout the world. wishes to pursue a career as a golf course superintendent. The scholarship is named in honor of John Commann, Pro­ fessor Emeritus at Cornell University, who began the first course in turfgrass management there in 1940. Except for a period during World War II, John Commann coordinated the turfgrass teaching, extension and research programs until his re­ tirement in 1973. He was a moving force in the establishment of NYSTA, and assisted for 26 years with the Cornell Turfgrass Conference. For 22 years, John edited the NYSTA Bulletin in which he authored over 30 articles. “Cornell Recommends for Turfgrass” was started by Commann in 1963 and continues today. In 1979, the New York State Turfgrass Association pre­ sented him with its highest honor, the Citation of Merit. Thanks to Our Advertisers Alpine Tree Corp. Cecio Bros., Inc. W.A. Cleary Chemical Corp. Egypt Farms I & E Supply, Inc. Hawthorne Brothers Tree Service Corp. Land Reclaimation, Inc. LESCO Magovem The Reichert Co. Standard Terre Co. Westchester Turf Supply for making this issue of Tee to Green possible Conquering Stress by Gael MacDonald Wood Most people equate stress with pressures from the outside. Actually, it’s an inside job, your body’s physical reaction to outside pressures. Also known as “the fight or flight response,” stress is like a call to arms; it involves a basic physiological reac­ tion that affects your muscles, heart, lungs, nervous system, and other major organs in order to prepare your body to deal with any challenge at hand, whether it is fending off a mugger, arguing with the boss, giving a dinner party, or meeting a dead­ line. Is all stress bad for you? No, stress in itself is not bad - it’s how you react to the various stressors in your life that counts. Do you take every pressure with a grain of salt or with life-ordeath intensity? Do challenges inspire you? Many people seem to actually thrive on stress. They find working under pressure to be highly stimulating and do not appear to suffer from adverse stress reactions. We all need some stress - without it life be­ comes dull and bland. Gearing up for a ski trip, making a good impression at a job interview, giving a party, or cramming for an exam all demand the stimulation of positive stress. But the pressures that invigorate some people can completely debilitate others. Stress can become a destructive habit wheii your body, already accustomed to stress overlaod, overreacts to even minor everyday irritations - such as getting stuck in traffic or losing a glove - with a full-fledged stress response. Added up, these inappropriate and continual stresses can lead to a vari­ ety of stress-related diseases such as anxiety, chronic headaches, peptic ulcers, high blood pressure, and heart dis- We’ll Transplant Your Large Trees & Save You Money! Get the most out of the trees you already have. Increase the look and effect of your golf course by using trees that are overcrowded or are needed in another location. With our Big John Tree Transplanter we can plant trees up to 12" in diameter for less than you think. Now is an Excellent Time to Transplant Large Trees Hawthorne Brothers Tree Service, Incorporated 3 88Adams S treet Bedford Hills, N ew York 105072024 914 6 6 6 - 7 0 3 5 ease. Indeed, some experts estimate that 90 percent of all illnes­ ses are stress related. At the other end of the spectrum is stress underload, which can also become a health hazard. A lack of stimulation such as that frequently seen in our lonely and isolated senior citizens can produce spirit-crushing boredom, depression, alcoholism, even drug dependency. According to stress-management expert Dr. Donald A. Tubesing, author of Kicking Your Stress Habits (Whole Person Associates, Box 3151, Duluth, Minn. 55803; $10), “Stress is like a spice: in the right proportion it enhances the flavor of a dish; too little produces a bland, dull meal; too much can make you sick. The trick is to find the appropriate stress level for you and to avoid the pitfalls of either stress over­ load or underload.” How can you change your stress habits? In his easy-to-read book Dr. Tubesing emphasizes that stress management is not simply the process of getting rid of all stress. Instead it focuses on choosing which stresses to get rid of and which ones to keep. The objective is to get to the root of your stress habits and to modify them. Dr. Tubesing points out that most stress is not the result of great tragedies you cannot control but rather an ac­ cumulation of minor irritations that grind us down over the „years. He goes on to caution against wasting your stress energy. Be­ fore gearing up to do battle, ask yourself if a threat really exists: Is the issue really important to me? Can I make a difference? If your answer is no to these questions, don’t stress yourself - it’s not worth spending $10 worth of energy on a 100 problem. There are many ways to cope with too much stress and some methods are far more effective than others. “The important thing to remember is that every coping skill has a price as well as a payoff,” counsels Dr. Tubesing. “Skills can become outdated and stop working for you, short-term measures may prove inef­ fective over the long haul - or the price may become too high.” For instance, relieving stress with cigarettes, alcohol, tran­ quilizers, and sleeping pills may help - temporarily - but you pay a high price by impairing your health and you’ve done noth­ ing to change the cause of your stress or how you react to it. Stop-gap measures like shouting, crying, or taking a bath may get you through a short stressful period, but they can’t be relied upon for the long-term solution. Coping skills are highly individual, says Dr. Tubesing, who advises everyone to develop a repertory of effective low cost skills - keeping a weather eye out for new ones. Here are some basic skills recommended by Dr. Tubesing: Listen to your body. When stress is too little or too great your mind and body will let you know; just listen and learn to recognize the signals. Frequent headaches, aching back and shoulder muscles, churning stomach, and sweaty palms are all telling you to slow down, take a break, relax and enjoy yourself. Boredom, too much eating and drinking, restlessness, and a sense of frustration may be telling you that life is a little too slow and bland right now. Get involved in some activity, start a pro­ ject, take up a sport, a course of study - participate in the world around you. Budget your time and energies. What are the most impor­ tant things to do today? Make a list in order of importance and attack accordingly. Take on no more or less than you can han­ dle. Learn to pace yourself and work steadily. Working in sud­ den bursts of frantic activity is both energy wasting and very stressful. Bringing some order into a chaotic schedule gives your body a chance to prepare for the demands you’re going to make on it. Get to know which time of day works best for doing certain tasks. Turn your house into a home. Your environment should support you, not stress you. Organize your personal space, be it bedroom or study, so that it works for you. After a day full of exposure to environments beyond your control - the office, school, subway, or congested streets - you need a private space that soothes and nurtures. Make your space comfortable, quietly inviting, and fill it with things that are meaningful to you. Throw out all clutter - clothes you haven’t worn for a year, piles of papers and magazines. Decorate for comfort - good chairs, reading lamps, someplace to put your feet up. Organize closets and drawers so that they work for you. Tearing a room apart at the last minute trying to find a missing sock or scarf is unnecessarily stressful. Change your way of looking at things. 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Exercise regularly and often - deal­ ing with stress calls for physical stamina. Besides, exercise is one of the best ways to release tension. It can relax you, lift your spirits, and increase your energy. Eat regular balanced meals and be sure to get enough sleep. Fatigue can seriously reduce your ability to cope with stress. Learn how to relax. Whether it’s meditation, yoga, be­ havior modification, biofeedback, or catnaps - learn one tech­ nique that works for you. Twenty minutes of relaxation daily can be a great boon to your health and make for clear thinking, better decisionmaking, and increased energy. Take a mini­ break - two or three minutes out of a busy schedule for breathing deeply, stretching and walking around, or even daydreaming. Express your anger. Learn how to fight fairly - it can clear the air and relieve a lot of stress. But be sure the issue is worth fighting for; don’t hassle over every little thing. Choose your words very carefully but don’t be afraid to express yourself. Hiding unexpressed anger uses up a lot of energy and can lead to all sorts of physical and emotional problems. Remember that people who never fight are likely to feel just as much stress as those who do. Learn the art of mini-escape. When pressures begin to mount too high, give yourself some breathing space and retreat. Take time out for a walk, see a movie, read a book, go away for a weekend to relax and re-energize yourself. Frequently when you put some distance between yourself and a problem you not only relieve stress but gain perspective and insight that can help you solve your dilemma. Talk out your problems. Seek out a trusted friend or coun­ selor. You’ll be surprised at how it lightens your burden, how much stress just disappears. Problems appear to be much worse FRAM-WIX FILTERS RAE BATTERIES TRC PRODUCTS ANTI-FREEZE KLENZER PRODUCTS WETTING AGENT when kept to yourself, and talking frequently points the way to­ ward a solution. If your problems are really out of hand try to get some professional help. Develop a supportive network of caring people around you. It’s a medical fact that people who maintain close supportive re­ lationships with others live longer, healthier, more stress-free lives. Giving and receiving love and care are basic needs for all of us. Tee Off For Action Good golf is a combination of skill and endurance. But where does that leave a lowly duffer? The following suggestions, made with some tongue in cheek, enable even the lowest duffer to shine: • Register surprise after each poor drive and examine your club for hidden defects; • Register disgust after a good drive by mumbling, “still no distance;” • Express sympathy when your opponent’s ball rolls into a bunker; • Help your opponent look for his ball at least 40 yardfc beyond where you think it might be; • Pocket as many balls as you can find, rolling or not; • Argue with your opponent over the score when you’re be­ hind; smile when you’re ahead; • Cheat if all else fails! • Swallow through at the 19th hole, but let your opponent or anyone else pay for the priviledge of swallowing with you. Is there anything else you would like to read in Tee to Green? 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The award is one of the most exclusive major hon­ ors in the world of golf. Selec­ tion of award winners is made on an unscheduled periodic basis, and Hope will be only the second recipient. The first was Arnold Palmer. In announcing the selection of Hope, GCSAA President Robert W. Osterman also out­ lined the background of the award: “This Association established the Old Tom Morris Award to satisfy the need for a significant international honor that'would help identify with the true heritage and traditional founding of the game. ‘Old Tom’ Morris - the first ‘superstar’ of golf - was a greenkeeper, golf professional, club and ball maker, golf course architect and accomplished player who won four British Open Championships between 1861 and 1867.” In response to notification that he had been chosen to receive the award, Hope recalled that back in 1939 he had personally shot movies of Old Tom’s headstone at St. Andrew’s Cemetery (Scotland). “I’ve never seen a headstone with a fellow in a golf pose before,” Hope said, “but it sure pleases a lot of us.” If anyone has helped to immortalize the golf swing, it’s surely Bob Hope. He has swung a golf club on more stages than most people have on golf courses. His swing has taken him literally around the world - many, many times. Bob Hope has starred in 60 movies; been honored by the Mo­ tion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences - but has never won an Oscar. He has played scores of bumbling, cowardly fast talkers, yet he is the “hero” who brought laughter and cheers to the troops of the battlegrounds of three wars. Although he is not particularly known as a singer, he has in­ troduced more than thirty popular songs to the public and has made “Thanks For The Memory” and “Buttons and Bows” fa­ mous the world over. Through humor he has tampered with the country’s “sacred cows.” He’s hailed as America’s best loved comedian. He holds 45 honorary doctorates (at last count); has written and published eight books, but he never finished college. Hope has entertained and been honored by nine presidents; has been courted by royalty and dined with international lead­ ers; yet he speaks for and to the heart of the common man. He’s America’s most visible patriot and he wasn’t even bom here. A golf tournament is named for him. Hospitals, schools, theatres, and even flowers are dedicated to him. He’s numbered among the top ten most admired men of the 20th Century by the adults and teenagers of four generations. He is called “Mr. Humanitarian” and “America’s most prized ambassador of goodwill throughout the world;” the “King of Comedy” and the “Chairman of American Humor.” But the monicker that encompasses the whole man is “Mr. Entertain­ ment.” For indeed, he is total; the ultimate entertainer. He has triumphed in all five major show business media - vaudeville, stage, motion pictures, radio and television. Yet, he reminds people that he was once a song and dance man who was compel­ led to take second billing to Siamese twins and trained seals. In the entire history of show business, no individual has traveled so far - so often - to entertain so many. 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