Vol. V III, No. 8 Published monthly by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association MEETING NOTICE: Date: Thursday, October 26, 1978 Place: Mill River Club Mill River Road Oyster Bay, New York 11771 Host Superintendent: David Parson Host Club Manager: Wolfgang Bulka Host Golf Professional: Robert Weber Telephone: Clubhouse: 516-922-3556 Superintendent: 516-922-4047 Golf: 10 A.M. on, please indicate cart or caddie. Carts: $16.00/each Lunch: Available from Club Menu Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres: 6-7 P.M. Dinner: 7 P.M. Program: Discussion by Golf Course Architect Directions: Throgs Neck Bridge to Long Island Expressway. Exit at #41 No. (Rt. #106). Take #106 North until Rt. 525A. Go left on Rt. #25A until first right hand turn which is Mill River Road. Club is one mile on the left side of Mill River Road. Special Notes: Guests Welcome Jacket & Tie Required. COMING EVENTS: October 25-26 Annual Wisconsin Golf Turf Symposium Milwaukee, Wis. Contact: Bob Welch, 8500 South Fifth Ave., Oak Creek, Wis. 53154 (414)764-2300 November 14-15 Management II Seminar GCSAA, Hyannis, Mass. November 16 MGCSA Annual Meeting, Elmwood Country Club (Luncheon, Golf, Dinner) November 14-16 Annual New York State Turfgrass Conference Turf Inn, 205 Wolf Road, Albany, New York November 28December 1 New Jersey Turfgrass Expo ’78, Cherry Hill Hyatt House, Route 70, Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Contact Dr. Henry Indyk, General Chairman, Soils & Crops Dept., Cooks College-Rutgers Univ., Box 231, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 (201)932-9453. December 2 September/October 1978 MGCSA Christmas Party, Greenwich Country Club 50th International Turfgrass Conference and Show, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. February 4-9 MGCSA NEWS: Our thanks to Dick Allen and everyone at the Sunningdale Country Club for a memorable day for the MGCSA Invita­ tional on September 19th. The weather was fine, the course in great shape and the event very well organized making for a nice day for all involved. When the sun sank low in the western sky, here’s how the scores came out: 1st Place: Westchester Hills Team 61 2nd Place: Century Team 62 3rd Place: Metropolis Team 63 (match of cards) 4th Place: Bedford Hills Team 63 A special note of thanks also to our Commerical Members who volunteered their time to assist at Sunningdale. The Magovern Company is consolidating its Fairfield and White Plains store to their new location in the Largo Industri­ al Park in Stamford, Conn. The special New York Area Toll Free Number to the Stamford Store is 800-243-9094. I’d like to take this opportunity to ask our members for any articles, news, or items of interest which they feel might benefit our Association. Please feel free to contact me any­ time so we can incorporate your information into our news­ letter. The deadline for publication is 16 days before our regular meeting. Pat Lucas Welfare: Please contact Pat Lucas 203-637-3210 or Edward Horton 914-699-2827 in regard to any hospitalizations, etc., of members of the MGCSA. Membership: Welcome to our new members: Douglas Hall—Class B Joseph Pinto—Class A David Marmelstein—Class A Michael Caravella—Class B Richard Marcks—Class B Daniel Higgins—Class B Thomas Roth—Class C Garry Crothers—H DON’T DIG YET!!! CALL FIRST!!! The following information is being distributed by the Southern New England Telephone Company regarding noti­ fying utility companys before you began digging with power equipment. It is being reprinted for our benefit. REMEMBER, if you live in Connecticut, it’s the law. For everyone else, it’s a good idea. Editorial Staff Ted Horton, Co-Editor Office: 914-698-2827 Home: 914-937-3613 Office: 203-637-3210 Home: 203-637-3939 Pat Lucas, Co-Editor OFFICERS P resident: E d w a r d C . H o r t o n , W in g e d F o o t G o l f C lu b O f f ic e 9 1 4 - 6 9 8 - 2 8 2 7 , H o m e 9 1 4 - 9 3 7 - 3 6 1 3 Vice P resident: R o b e r t A lo n z i, B u r n in g T r e e C .C . O f f ic e 2 0 3 - 8 6 9 - 5 7 7 9 , H o m e 9 1 4 - 9 3 7 - 1 5 2 7 S ec re ta ry: M ic h a e l M a f f e i, B a c k o f B e y o n d G o l f C o u r s e Treasurer: J o h n T r a y n o r , W e s t c h e s t e r C o u n t r y C lu b O f f ic e 9 1 4 - 2 7 9 - 7 1 7 9 , H o m e 9 1 4 - 2 7 9 - 7 8 9 5 O f f ic e 9 1 4 - 9 6 7 - 6 0 0 0 , H o m e 2 0 3 - 3 3 4 - 7 3 5 9 N o t copyrighted. I f there is g o o d here , w e w a n t to share it w ith all chapters - unless a u th o r sta tes otherw ise. 1978 MGCSA ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION OF OFFICERS During the period of incorporation of the MGCSA our by­ laws were amended to assure greater participation from the membership on the Board of Directors. Article X, Section 1, paragraph 2 presently states that “ The Board of Directors of the corporation shall be composed of the officers, the immediate past president plus additional eligible persons elected at large, who shall be elected at the annual meeting of the corporation. At the organizational meeting of the corpo­ ration, seven such at-large directors, exclusive of the immediate past president, shall be elected, three of whom shall be elected for a term of two (2) years and four shall be elected for a term of one (1) year.Commencing with the 1978 annual meeting, the number of at-large directors, exclusive of the immediate past president, shall be decreased to six, two of whom shall be elected for a term of (2) two years and four (4) shall be elected for a term of one (1) year.” The 1978-79 Nominating Committee has presented the following slate of officers for your consideration at the annual meeting to be held at the Elmwood Country Club on November 16, 1978: President — Robert Alonzi Vice President — Michael Maffei Treasurer — Sherwood Moore Secretary — Paul Caswell Directors 2 years — Robert Tosh John Traynor 1 year — Dennis Flynn Peter Rapoccio Mark Millett and Pat Lucas remain on the board to complete terms expiring in 1979 and Edward Horton will continue as the Past President. James Fulwider Bruno Vadala Co-chairmen Nominating Committee CALL BEFORE YOU DIG One break you don’t need while digging with power equip­ ment in your yard is breaking utility equipment that’s under­ ground. Breaks disrupt service, and they’re costly to repair. Also, electrical voltage and gas in broken lines can injure you and others. Thousands of miles of cable, pipe, conduit, gas and water mains are under streets, sidewalks and lawns in cities. In suburban and rural areas, they parallel main roads and run along rights-of-way through private property. In many cases, they’re buried only 30 inches or less below the surface. A state law, which went into effect in 1977, makes it mandatory to notify utilities before digging with power equip­ ment. Whether you’re a homeowner or contractor, remember to call 1-800-922-4455 toll free 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at least 48 hours before you plan to start digging. Once you call, it’s the utility’s responsibility to analyze the site, and identify and mark any underground facilities. If there are none, you’ll get the go ahead to start your project. This free one-call service is provided by all owners and operators of telephone, electric, gas, telegraph, pipeline, drainage, sewage, water, community television antenna, steam pipes and traffic signals. You insure your own health and safety, as well as help us prevent service disruptions, when you call before you dig. September 1978 ATAENIUS A new white grub problem that is spreading rapidly. rraxoi 80 S P insecticide. DAVID J. SYLVESTER A REA S A L E S R E P R E S E N T A T IV E H O M E: 4 7 M A IN ST R E E T , EAST B E R L IN . C O N N E C T IC U T 0 6 0 2 3 2 0 3 /8 2 8 -3 7 9 0 TUCO D IV IS IO N OF THE U P JO H N CO M PA N Y 32ND ANNUAL NEW YORK STATE TURFGRASS CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 14-16, 1978 TURF INN 205 WOLF ROAD ALBANY, NEW YORK Co-Sponsors New York State Turfgrass Association Cornell University GENERAL INFORMATION Location: The Turf Inn, 205 Wolf Road, Albany, is conveniently located near Rts. 90 (NYS Thruway) and 87 (Adirondack Northway). Turn south on Wolf Road at Exit 4 of the North­ way. The Turf Inn is only a few minutes from the Albany County Airport and the Colonie Shopping Center, and free transportation is provided to and from both. Lodging: Register directly with the Turf Inn. Special rates for NYSTA Conference registrants are: Rooms: Single (1 Person) ($26) Double (2 Persons) ($30) Deluxe Double (3-4 Persons) ($35) Only 160 rooms are available at the Turf Inn for our Con­ ference’s participants. Registrations will be granted on a first- It’s Playable r Q U A L IT Y D E N S IT Y WEAR TOLERANCE SHADE TOLERANCE Used straight or mixed with other elite bluegrasses, your turf problems are all but sol­ ved. Highly disease and drought resistant and it can be mowed down to 1/2 inch...ideal from the tee to the green. BENTGRASS SOD OR STOLONS Penncross - Cohansey C-7 - Toronto C-15 Available as Sod, Sod Blend, Sod Plugs and Seed. TVonnetU TU RF N U R S E R Y , IN C . R.R. 1 • Box 240-D (Lower & Gardnerville Roads) New Hampton, NY 10958 - Phone: 914/355-6162 received basis. Two double beds are provided for 3 to 4 occu­ pants—sorry, no cots are available. Late registrants may be assigned accommodations at a comparable cost at other motels, but transportation will not be provided to and from the Conference. Tax Deduction: Regulation 1.162.5 of the Internal Revenue Code permits an income tax deduction for educational expenses (registra­ tion fees and cost of travel, meals, and lodging) undertaken to: (1) maintain or improve skills required in one’s employment or other trade business, or (2) meet express re­ quirements of an employer or a law imposed as a condition to retention of employment, job status or rate of compensation. Banquet: On Wednesday evening, the Turf Inn’s specialty roast sirloin of beef will be featured in a tropical poolside setting. The full-course dinner will also include a seasonal parfait of fruit, tossed salad with your choice of dressing, a baked Idaho potato, broccoli with Hollandaise sauce, fresh baked bread, a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice, and a refresh­ ing cool dessert. Mr. Thomas Gorman, a retired baseball umpire, will then address us on the subject of his experiences in baseball. The banquet will be preceded by a hospitality hour which will feature a cash bar and free cheeses. Banquet tickets may be purchased for $11 each, only until noon, Wednesday, November 15. Trade Show: Commercial and educational resource displays will be open for your inspection during designated time periods through­ out the Conference. An important part of the Conference is to provide you the opportunity to update your knowledge of • turf-care products and equipment. Refreshments and shortorder lunches will be available in the trade show area for your convenience. Spouses’ Program: Spouses of conference registrants are invited to relax in the comfort of the Turf Inn, or to participate in the scheduled activities. Registration is free. An informal coffee will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, November 14. This will be fol­ lowed by a tour of the Cohoes Mfg. Co., manufacturers of women’s clothing. Transportation is free. Wednesday, November 15 will feature a Dutch-treat lunch at the Turf Inn and a free fashion show. Other Special Events: The NYSTA will host an invitational breakfast for the presidents of other green industry associations, and Cornell University will host the third of its continuing series of invitational forums for representative leaders from the turfgrass industry. A short NYSTA business meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15, which all members are encour­ aged to attend. Membership in NYSTA is an investment in your future, in that one-half of their dues are used to support the expanding turfgrass research program at Cornell University. Registration and Fees: All participants must register. Registration fees entitle you to attend the trade show and educational sessions only. Banquet tickets and conference proceedings are additional; conference proceedings are available to non-attendees for $5/copy. Spouses are encouraged to register to assist in the planning of complimentary activities. Registration NYSTA members Non-members Turfgrass students and professors Conference proceedings Banquet tickets NYSTA 1979 membership Spouses’ registration For registration contact: Mrs. Janet Neumann Exec. Sec’y NYSTA P.O. Box 636 Lockport, N.Y. 14094 $ 5 $10 free $ 2 $11 $20 free PROGRAM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Cornell University Invitational Forum for Industry Leaders—Dr. Carl Gortzig, Presiding TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 8:00 a.m.-l 1:00 a.m. Trade Show Setup 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Danish Available in Registration Area 10:30 a.m.Spouses’ Coffee and Tour of Cohoes Mfg. Co. 9:30 a.m.-l 1:30 a.m. Welcome and Management Research Topics, Mr. Roger Harrison, Chairman. 9:30 Opening Remarks—Mr. Melvin Lucas, Jr. 9:45 Welcome Address—Mr. Frederick Field, Jr. 10:00 Cornell Research Programs and Facilities—Mr. Howard Pidduck 10:30 Turfgrass Variety Ratings, 1978—Mr. Robert O’Knefski 11:00 Turfgrass Weeds and Herbicides, 1978—Dr. Arthur Bing 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Trade Show and Adjacent Luncheon Bar Open 12:00 noon- 1:30 p.m. NYSTA Board of Directors’ Luncheon Meeting—Mr. Melvin Lucas, Jr., Presiding 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Insect and Disease Research Topics, Mr. Kirkwood Personius, Chairman 1:30 Woody Plant Insects, 1978—Dr. Donald Zepp 2:00 Woody Plant Diseases, 1978—Dr. George Hudler 2:30 Turfgrass Insects and Insecticides, 1978—Dr. Haruo Tashiro 3:00 COFFEE BREAK 3:30 Turfgrass Diseases and Fungicides, 1978—Ms. Melissa Craven 4:00 Fungicide Effects on Nontarget Processes in Turfgrasses—Dr. Richard Smiley Chemicals, Fertilizer, Seed, Supplies, Irrigation Tennis Court Accessories 7 Cottage Street Port Chester, N Y. 10573 “SERVING THE FINE TURF PROFESSION” IT’S THE SERVICE THAT COUNTS OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE (914) 937-6523 RESIDENCE (914) 248-5790 (914)937-5479 (914)939-2766 • TRAP SAND • SCREENED TOPSOIL • SCREENED CLAY FOR TENNIS COURTS & BASEBALL DIAMONDS • SAND FOR BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION • TRAP ROCK • GRAVEL 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Trade Show and Adjacent Cash Bar Open 7:00 p.m.- 9:15 p.m. In-Depth Research Reports, Mr. Steven Smith, Chairman 7:00 Biology of the Hyperodes Weevil—Ms. Patricia Vittum 7:45 Pythium Blight and Brown Patch—Dr. Herbert Cole, Jr. 8:30 Reinterpretation of Fusarium Blight—Dr. Richard Smiley WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. NYSTA President’s Invitational Breakfast, Mr. Melvin Lucas, Jr., Presiding 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Coffee and Danish Available in Registration Area 9:00 a.m.-l 1:30 a.m. Management Topics, Mr. Willard Snyder, Chairman Seed and Renovation 9:00 Seed Quality and Its Control—Dr. John Long 9:30 Alternatives to Partial Renovation—Mr. Howard Pidduck 10:00 COFFEE BREAK Sod 10:30 Inovations in Sod Production and Installation—Mr. Charles Lain 11:00 Sod Harvesting and Shipping Problems—Dr. Charles Darrah 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Trade Show and Adjacent Luncheon Bar Open 12:00 noonSpouses’ Dutch Treat Luncheon and Fashion Show 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Management Topics, Mr. A1 Spaminato, Chairman Fertilizers 1:30 Fertilizer Programs for Bentgrasses—Dr. John Harper 2:00 Fertilizer Programs for Bluegrasses and Ryegrasses—Dr. Joseph Troll 2:30 COFFEE BREAK Drainage 3:00 Drainage System Designs—Dr. Frederick Swader 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. NYSTA Business Meeting, Mr. Melvin Lucas, Jr., Presiding 4:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Trade Show Open (Closing Session) 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Hospitality Hour 7:00 p.m.Banquet and Speaker, Mr. Phillip Mitchell, Presiding Guest Speaker, Mr. Thomas Gorman THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 9:00 a.m.-l 1:45 a.m. Weather Topics, Mr. Richard Bruns, Chairman 9:00 Predicting the Timing and Adversity of Storms—Dr. Douglas Paine 9:30 Acidity of Rainfall in the Northeast—Dr. Carl Schofield 10:00 COFFEE BREAK 10:30 Effects of Air Pollution on Ornamental Plants—Dr. John Lawrence 11:00 Summary of Effects of Weather on Turfgrass Management—Dr. George Good 11:30 Concluding Remarks—Mr. Melvin Lucas, Jr. .manuel one Horticulturist GREENHOUSE NURSERIES One Stop Wholesale Center D istributors o f • EVERGREENS • TREE STAKES ! • FLOW ERING TREES • R A ILR O A D TIES • SHADE TREES • MULCHES • CO NTAINER • G RO UND COVERS M A TE R IA L • FENCING • TU R F CHEMICALS • FIR & PINE BARK • GRAVELS •H O L L Y T O N E • GRASS SEED •S P R A Y IN G • ARBORIST SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT *A -D -S -D R A IN A G E SYSTEMS Weather TRUE TEM PER TOOLS TURF M A IN TE N A N C E SUPPLIES HO M ELITE CONST. 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When it’s time to explain to an un­ happy member why his favorite nine is closed or why an aerified green looks the way it does, your creditibility is much better if you can explain what you are doing and why in golfer’s terms. Don’t give a player a reason to walk away muttering, “ But he doesn’t even play the game!” Playing golf with members also offers you a way to let them get to know you. While playing, you can discuss the course’s condition, answer questions and tell them about your plans in a friendly, low key manner. You may even want to suggest to your employees that they learn to play golf, if they don’t know how already. When em­ ployees understand the importance of the fine points of golf course housekeeping, good bunker maintenance, for example, the quality of their work is likely to improve. It isn’t important that they play well. Your club’s pro may be willing to give a few group lessons and a friendly handicap competition now and then among your employees will en­ courage them to learn. For the superintendent ProTurf offers research tested, golf course proven professional turf products. Just give me a call. P ro T u rf AL ARISON 226 Barry Scott Drive Fairfield, CT 06430 Phone: 203/336-9890 v ' -^ . Si /' i Finally, playing golf yourself is a most enjoyable way to conduct an inspection of your course from a golfer’s per­ spective and note small changes that could be made to improve your facility. Think about it. Credit: FOREFRONT, May 1978 WANTED TO BUY: Used 12” gate valve for non-pressurized system. Call Pat Lucas, 203-637-3210 AUTUMN LOVE When the leaves Fall And the wind seems cold Your arms will be full And you’ll be warm Only then-you’ll know Summer is gone And he is truly yours. Frank Paladino T RC PRODUCTS FRAM FILTERS How to stop diseases, kill weeds and make your job easier... all with one company... 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