Nov./Dec. 1980 Public Relations: Dennis Flynn, Chairman Tee to Green: Ted Horton & Pat Lucas, Co-Editors Welfare: Bob Alonzi, Chairman Scholarship and Research: Bob Alonzi, Chairman Chuck Martineau Sherwood Moore By-Laws: Bob Alonzi, Chairman Dennis Flynn Reaching-Out: Bob Bruce, Chairman Christmas Party: William Gaydosh, Chairman Chuck Martineau Mike Caravella Mark Millett Chapter Relations: Mike Caravella, Chairman Appointed MGCSA Voting Delegates to GCSAA Convention: Dennis Flynn Dave Marmelstein —Pat Lucas COMING EVENTS Jan. 14 Ja n .25-30 June 23 Nov. 16-19 Vol.X, No. 10 Published monthly by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association CAGCS Winter Seminar, Hartford 52nd International Turfgrass Conference and Show — Anaheim, Calif. MGCSA Meeting, Century Country Club N.Y.S. Turfgrass Conference, Albany MGCSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 1980 Top row, left to right: William Gaydosh, Mike Maffei, Bob Alonzi, Peter Rappoccio. Bottom row, left to right: Sherwood Moore, Mike Caravella, Craig Wistrand, Dennis Flynn. Missing from photo: Charles Martineau, Pat Lucas and Mark Millett. CAGCS WINTER SEMINAR MGCSA NEWS At the MGCSA Board of Directors meeting held at the Fairview Country Club on December 4th MGCSA President Michael Maffei named the following committees for 1981: Membership and Rooster: Peter Rappoccio, Chairman Craig Wistrand William Gaydosh Program: Chuck Martineau, Chairman Mark Millett John Wistrand Golf: Dennis Flynn, Chairman Mike Caravella Date: Place: Time: Cost: January 14,1981 Hartford Holiday Inn Junction of routes 84 and 91 Hartford, Connecticut Registration 8:30 to 9:30 Program from 9:30 to 3:30. Lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. $14.00 per person, lunch included. Coffee in the a.m. Free parking. Dr. William Dest, speaker — Potassium Nutrition o f Turfgrasses Carl Schwartzkoph The Troubles o f Turf (continued on n e x t page) PROTECTING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY INVESTMENT EDITORIAL STAFF Pat Lucas, Co-Editor Office 203-637-3210 Home 203-637-3939 Office 914-967-6000 Home 914-937-3613 Ted Horton, Co-Editor OFFICERS President........ Vice-President Secretary ........ Treasurer. . . . .......... Michael Maffei, Back O’Beyond, Inc. Office 914-279-7179; Home 914-279-7170 ........ Charles Martineau, Whippoorwill Club Office 914-273-3755; Home 914-273-9112 Peter Rappoccio, Silver Spring Country Club Office 203-438-6720; Home 914-939-4739 .. 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 to Tee to Green is 21 days before the regular meeting. Raymond Korbobo Landscaping Greg Piontek Connecticut Pesticide Update Dr. Kirk Hurto Weed Control and the Superintendent — Preparing for the 80’s. Spencer Davis Controlling Tree Diseases on the Golf Course WANTED Assistant Superintendent’s Position Graduate of Turfgrass Management program from Michigan State University. Please contact: Charles “ Chip” Manyo 7211 N.E. 13th Avenue A-8 Vancouver, WA 98665 (503) 288-3471 (business phone) Those Social Security payments you’ve been making all these years represent one of the most substantial investments you will ever make. Seen in that light, it only makes sense that you should check on your investment from time to time. The amount of paperwork needed to make this country run is a standing joke, but like many old jokes, there are times when it isn’t very funny. When you consider the amount of information you and your family provide the government yearly, and multiply that by the number of people in the country, can you really be sure that your records are correct? After all, there is a lot of money at stake here. Consider the process involved. Social Security tax is with­ held from your pay. Your employer matches that amount and sends both taxes, along with a report on your earnings, tojhe Internal Revenue Service. The IRS, in turn, transmits the earnings report to the Social Security Administration, where it is fed into a computer and credited to your account. Most of the time, the system works, but there is room for error. Most cities have a Social Security Administration office. They can help you request a statement of your earnings, which will show those payments which have been officially credited to your account. Because there is a time lag in processing information, the statement may not cover the most recent wages you have re­ ceived, but it will show your total earnings in each of the last three years and your total earnings since 1936. You can compare these figures with the information on your W-2 forms for those years to make sure everything is in order. If there is a mistake, a representative in your local office will help you locate any missing reports of your past earnings. You should check on your earnings every three years. The law sets a time limit for corrections of three years, three months and fifteen days after the year in which the wages have been paid. After that, it becomes much more difficult to have a mistake corrected. Your own records are your best protection in case of an The best in turf supplies— LESCO 100% Sulfur-Coated Fertilizers, golf course accessories, chemicals including LESCOSAN a highly effective pre-emergence crabgrass and poa annua control WANTED TO BUY: West Point Power Drag Contact Pat Lucas (203) 637-3210 Is there anything else you would like to read in Tee to Green? We look forward to hearing from you and would welcome your thoughts, problems, solutions to problems, etc. —Pat Lucas (800) 321-5323 Nationwide Available from: (800) 362-7413 In Ohio Lakeshore E quipm ent & S upply Co. “ Home of LESCO Products’’ 300 South Abbe, Elyria, OH 44035 emergency. You can plan ahead for retirement, but not for a sudden death or disability in the family. Your records should be kept in a safe, accessible place, and should contain every family member’s Social Security number, birth or baptismal certificate, marriage certificate, any divorce or annulment papers and W-2 forms. W-2 forms should at least be kept until you have a statement of earnings credited to your account. —Credit: Forefront PUTTING PESTICIDES ON ICE As winter approaches, the question of how to store leftover pesticides becomes an important one in many parts of the country. Ordinarily, public attention tends to focus more closely on improper application of pesticides, but recent news reports have graphically demonstrated the consequences of improper pesticide storage. By their very nature, pesticides require careful handling and use. If they are misused, they can cause serious damage to people, animals and plants. Most of the time, pesticide hazards can be reduced by advance planning, common sense and, most importantly, reading the labels on pesticide containers. By following these general guidelines, the dangers involved in storing pesticides can be greatly reduced. 1. Always store pesticides in the original container with intact, legible labels. 2. Never use any kind of food or beverage container for mixing or storing pesticides. 3. Store in an area located away from human food or seed storage. 4. The storage area should provide cool, dry conditions with good ventilation. Direct sunlight should not strike pestidice containers. A heat source may be needed in regions with below-freezing temperatures. 5. The storage facility should be equipped with a secure lock. Only authorized people should have access to potential­ ly dangerous chemicals. 6. The storage area should be equipped with a fire ex­ tinguisher as well as first aid materials. First aid equipment, especially an eye wash station, is particularly important if the area is used for mixing chemicals. 7. Maintain an inventory of pesticides, including the com­ pound name, type, amount and date received and the amount and date used. It is also helpful to mark containers with the date they were received. 8. Keep containers tightly closed and check frequently for leakage. Faulty containers should be replaced before they create a hazard. 9. A concrete, washable floor is desirable, but wash water should not be allowed to flow into any open body of water. 10. Check pesticide container labels for any special storage requirements. —Credit: Forefront WELFARE: Please contact Bob Alonzi, 203-531-8910 (of­ fice), or 203-531-1930 (home) regarding any hospitalizations, etc. of members of the MGCSA. Vertag reen A product for all reasons • Uniform particles flow smoothly and spread evenly. • Half the nitrogen in Tee Green is Urea-Formaldehyde. • A minimum of one-fourth the nitrogen in fairway grades is UF. • Uniform balance of secondary and micro-nutrients. • All potash derived from sulfate of potash. Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel P.O. Box 1685 Atlanta, Georgia 30301 January 1981 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mark Your Calendar Now! h GCSAA's 52nd International Turfgrass Conference and Show Anaheim, Calif. Jan. 25-30, 1981 . . . ------ --- ---------- r — --- ----— 21 22 \ 25 29 30 Tournam ent prac­ tice rounds at Industry Hills GC, Anaheim Hills GC 24 Seven GCSAA Seminars begin 28 27 USGA Green Section T urf Conference 1981 Annual M eeting Trade Show opens Education ; Sessions Continue I Trade ______________________ ______________________ Show I 23 GCS/ \A Golf Tourn lament Seven GCSAA Seminars continue 26 Conference Opening Session Get-Acquainted Party Golf Course Tour — Industry Hills GC 31 Postconference Tour departs fo r Hawaii Disneyland Fun Day Annual Banquet I and t SUPPLy, M C. 66 ERNA AVENUE P. O. BOX 9 MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 06460 TELEPHONE (203) 8T8-0658 Distributor of: U n p l (Eiiarlt ^prittklrrB • Peerless Pumps • Pump Controls & Control Valves • Pipe, Valves & Fittings Sales & Service Please excuse the rush, he’s on his way . . . to the 52nd International Turfgrass Conference and Show at Anaheim, California January 25 through 30. He says with a program like this, his club feels they can’t afford for him to miss it. For further information, contact GCSAA Headquarters at 1617 St. Andrews Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 or telephone (913)841-2240. DEADLINES FOR CONFERENCE AND SHOW ACTIVITIES IMPORTANT Please pay attention to deadline dates for activities and functions taking place prior to, during and following GCSAA’s 52nd International Conference and Show. In brief, the deadlines are as follows: Tournament Registration — December 31, 1980 Pre-Conference Seminar Registration — December 31 Advance Conference Registration — December 31, 1980 Deadlines for function tickets available on site will be: Voting Delegates luncheon — Noon Monday, January 26,1981 Harlem Globe Trotters — Limited number available — first come, first served Annual Banquet & Dance — Noon Wednesday, January 28,1981 Golf Course Tour — Noon Thursday, January 29, 1981 Disneyland Fun Day — 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 1981 Please remember: no refunds will be made for Globe Trotter tickets or the Disneyland Fun Day tickets. No refunds will be made for other Conference and Show functions after 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 26, 1981. Aa/ SERVING THE PROFESSIONAL TURF INDUSTRY SINCE 1903 • • • • • • • WEATHERMATIC IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT PUMPS, VALVES, CONTROLLERS FMC - JOHN BEAN SPRAYERS FUNGICIDES-HERBICIDES INSECTICIDES FERTILIZER ANDREW WILSON INC. 1170 U S. ROUTE 22 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 (201) 654-5800 Sales Representative — Brian Makar (914) 969-5932 PUTTING SUMMER TOOLS IN COLD STORAGE If, as Hudson Valley GCSA editor Bill Smart says, the frost is on the Penncross, then it’s time for superintendents in the northern part of the country to store their equipment for the winter. A little preventive maintenance and time spent now can go a long way in minimizing problems when things start back up in the spring. If your’re storing your hoses, make sure they are complete­ ly drained before being stored. If water left in them freezes, it could cause the hose to crack and split. Store them coiled and lying flat. Hanging them on a nail or peg is probably the worst possible way to store a hose, because they tend to crack where they bend around the nail. To extend the useful life of a wooden ladder or the wooden handles of tools, treat them with a wood preservative. A simple homemade formula consists of one part linseed oil to two parts paint thinner. Brush it on and store the ladder or tools inside, off a damp concrete floor from which they could draw moisture. Wipe hedge shears and pruning tools with a rag dipped in paint thinner to remove sticky pitch and sap. Then sharpen and oil them thoroughly. Remove the soil from shovels and other tools used to work the soil. If necessary, use a wire brush to remove loose rust spots. Then wipe them with an oily rag. While you’re at it, take a minute to wax the blades of your snow shovels so that wet snow will slide off instead of sticking. Treat the wooden handles with wood preservative. To keep your feet dry while you’re using that snow shovel, be sure to waterproof your leather boots with the proper sealant. Boots with leather that has been oil tanned require an oil-base sealant, while those with a chrome-tanned finish require a wax or silicone preparation. Work it into the clean, dry boot surface with a soft cloth and leave the boots in a warm place so the sealant can penetrate into the leather. Two coats should be enough for a new pair of boots, and an additional coat each winter should keep your feet dry for years to come. —Credit : Forefront FRAM-WIX FILTERS TRC PRODUCTS ANTI-FREEZE KLENZER PRODUCTS WETTING AGENT PARTS CLEANERS TRW PRODUCTS LUBRICATING EQUIPMENT THE REICHERT COMPANY (203) 637-2958 MAIL P.O. BOX 273 RIVERSIDE, CT. 06878 We'll Plant LARGER TREES fo r LESS! Now . . . increase the look and value of your properties (and speed sales!) by planting large, mature trees. And we can plant up to a 12” T.D. tree for less than you think with our Big John Tree Transplanter! Just give us a call today for a free estimate. You’ll get the most tree for your money from us! Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service, Inc. P.O. BOX 368, BEDFORD HILLS, NEW YORK 10537 914— 666— 7035 PUTTING THE BRAKES ON TENSION Tension is a fact of life for anyone in a position of responsi­ bility. The possibility of failure is one of our best motivations for putting out the extra effort that can make a success of whatever we attempt. Unfortunately, it can get out of hand. When the obstacles begin to look larger than they really are, and our efforts to deal with them seem ineffectual, tension has taken over. In extreme cases, it can completely paralyze, or even bring on a variety of physical and mental illnesses that keep hospital beds full. Here are some suggestions for coping when things seem to be getting out of hand. Talk it out. Sharing the burden will help relieve the strain. It may also clarify the problem and-let you see a solution. Get out o f town. A change of scenery can often work wonders, even if it’s only for a day or a weekend. Do something for others. It will take your mind off your own problems, or at least let you see them in perspective. Work it off. Chop some wood. Go for a brisk walk or a run. Hard physical work gives your mind a rest. Don’t try to be a superman. If you set your sights too high, you’re bound to be frustrated. Take your goals one at a time. Give in, occasionally. Even when you know you’re right, sometimes it’s easier to yield. It’s better to bend than to break. Tackle one task at a time. If you try to do several things at once, you may not do any of them right. Don’t withdraw. That usually just compounds the problem. Schedule your recreation. Set a routine for relaxation and follow it, especially if you tend to drive yourself. —Credit: Forefront Something to Think About A Modern Version of the Twenty-third Psalm The Lord is my Pace setter — I shall not rush. He makes me stop for quiet intervals, He provides me with images of stillness which restore my serenity, He leads me in ways of efficiency through calmness of mind, And his guidance is peace. Even though I have a great many things to accomplish each day, I will not fret, For His Presence is here, His timelessness, His all importance, will keep me in balance, He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity, By anointing my mind with His oils of tranquility, My cup of joyous energy overflows. Truly harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruits of my hours, For I shall walk in the Pace of my Lord And dwell in His House for ever. —by a Japanese writer -Tokeo Magaslia turf products corporation Route 6 - Stony H ill • Bethel, Connecticut 06801 • (203) 748-4445 1496 John Fitch Boulevard • South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 • (203) 289-3471 HJSlLER Myers n TORO. Foley. 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