O ffic ia l P u b lic a tio n o f the? We?st M ic h ig a n G o lf C o u rs e Suporintoncie?nts A s s o c ia tio n Inside m ;w^}**¥* 1111 Comniittee A ^nineniC ^èB %■ Fa» Party, M m H j I H i H I H i t H K H k « « Want A4dS Welcome to New Members John R. Fulling ( A ) .... Superintendent at Berrien Hills C.C. in St. Joseph, Mi. His previous position was superintendent for Course #1 at Medinah C.C. Brian J. Geerlings (D).... Sales Manager for Herbruck Poultry Ranch in Saranac, M i,(producer of an organic fertilizer). Tony C. Geib (B)....Assistant Superintendent at Cascade Hills C.C. in Grand Rapids, Mi. Brian L. Murphy ( B ) .... Superintendent at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Allegan, Mi. Scott M. Slattery ( B ).... Assistant Superintendent at Railside Golf Club in Byron Center, Mi. Editors Note: Please write me if you have any corrections or if you are interested in doing an article for us at: Western Views 1447 Hope S.E. Grand Rapids, MI. 49506 Thom apple Creek, Sight of the 1993 Annual Meeting WMGCSA Board WMGCSA Annual for 1994 President Harry Schuemann CGCS is superintendent at Crystal Springs Country Club, just south of Grand Rapids. Harry is currently Treasurer for the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. He was Vice-President of our association in 1993 and is now in his eighth year on the board. He feels that we have a great board this year, that people are ready to see something happen and it’s up to us to take the reigns. Education is the key in these times of rapid change and we should make sure our members our informed. Vice President Paul Schippers CGCS is super­ intendent at The Moors Golf Course in Kalamazoo. Paul was a director in 1993 and 1988 and served as Secretary/Treasurer in 1990 and 1991. Paul reminds us that it is important that private and public courses work together on such things as environment education. (Continued on back page) Meeting This year’s annual meeting was hosted by Larry Murphy at Thomapple Creek Golf Course. Many thanks to Larry for the use of the course and a wonderful diner. The weather left something to be desired; it was cold and windy, and it started to rain halfway through. Most golfers did not finish. Diner was followed by the annual meeting. Bill Fountain presented the previous year’s budget figures (see “ 1993 Treasurer’s Report”, this issue). He was joined by other board members in requesting a long overdue increase in our association dues. The motion for a dues increase was passed by the voting members present. Each classification will be increased by $15. Class A, B, and C will be $50, $40, and $60 respectively. The election of officers came last. Harry Schuemann and Paul Schippers will be the new President and Vice-President. Keith Paterson will be the new Secretary/Treasurer. The new board members will be Doug Boyle and A1 Bathum. ( See “ 1994 W M GCSA Board” this issue) SteveTedham s Meetings Chairman G olf Day 1993 Egypt Valley Country Club hosted this year’s annual fundraiser for the Michigan Turfgrass Founda­ tion. 192 players supported the September 13th event. The day was mild and slightly overcast. The forecasted rain graciously held off until play com ­ pleted. Players then gathered in the banquet room to enjoy delicious hors d ’oeuvres, followed by a finely prepared main course that ended with a delicious dessert. Golf Day 1993 was a great day for MTF, raising over $10,000. We, as superintendents, depend heavily on the superior research that takes place at MSU. Your support is greatly appreciated. With your support, I feel we can make future golf days just as successful, if not more. Thank you. Gary Spahr CGCS Golf Day Chairman Changes □ The new Golf Course M anager at Egypt Valley Country Club will be Jeff Holmes. He has worked ar Grand Traverse Resort for the past 8 years and has served for 4 years as president of NM TM A. Want Ads Lesco 500, gas, 2300 hrs, runs well, rear roller cleaners, spare gang, best offer, may demo. 874-5558 Lely Fertilizer Spreader, pull behind. Toro Sand Pro, hydrolic blade, 14 hp. Vertidrain, pull behind unit. 949-1420 WMGCSA members,to place add, write editor. Ad will be placed in next available issue. Egypt Valley Country C lu b , Sight of the 1993 Golf Day 1993 WMGCSA Treasurer’s Report September 28,1993 Current Balance Income - Dues Expenses Class A (104@ at $35) Class B ( 54@ at $25) Class D ( 65@ at $50) Total Income Secretary/Treasurer Morning Coffee Board Lunch Envelopes Fliers Complimentary Golf Insurance Letterhead Copier Lunch No Shows Toner Hospitality Room, National Scholarship State Fees Fall Party Florida Golf Association Total Expenses Total Loss/Gain Fundraiser $3,932.78 $3,640.00 1,350.00 3,250.00 $8,240.00 $1,200.00 144.44 367.19 1,003.00 165.36 70.00 400.00 334.36 644.04 166.00 41.50 600.00 1,200.00 20.00 1,550.00 500.00 $8,405.89 -$165.84 $3,890.47 Get Involved ! As of December 1,1993, these are the committee positions filled by board members. It is essential that the general membership of our association get involved in these committees. If you are interested in saving on one or more of these committees, please contact that committee’s chairman directly. You'll be surprised how easy and how rewarding it can be to participate in the running of your association. 1994 Committee Assignments Committee Board Members (Chairmen Usted first) Finance.......................................................................Keith Paterson Notification................................................................Keith Paterson M em bership..............................................................Keith Paterson G.A.M.........................................................................Harry Schuonann Paul Schippers Pat Meersman G .C .S A A Liaison..................................................Pat Meersman, Paul Schippers Education..................................................................Doug Boyle Nomination/Election............................................... Chris Fochtman MLTP. Liaison..........................................................Harry Schuemann Scholarship................................................................Doug Boyle, Pat Meersman Fall Par t y ................................................................... Steve Teuhams Golf D a y ................................................................... Gary Spain- Monthly Meetings....................................................Steve Tedhams By-Laws and Policy................................................ Harry SchuemannjCeith Paterson N ewsletter.................................................................A1 Bathum, Tom McGuinness Advertise Pisase Patroni»» them as they have mede this newsletter possible- iigggg: Atnturf Benimm Chemical 'MËÊÊÊÊÈ Century Goff Team IIIIIIS I Custom 1 l i B B B P B I D & C Distributors D. G, Irrigation : Environmental :Ì| | | Ir Ìp fI| Green Growth S u p p l y Ä Il l É, John.Gbrney, Klein* Fertilizer Lebanon; T^al Tm* C ara:llll Losco vM|cfeil0ahv. C ifid :C e , P i l l i l i ! Michigan turf Equlpm entlil Mollenta & Son l l i l l l l l l l l Noram Chemical Parmeter & Andre ;|f| O , M. S o o tt . « f « « - PeerieSS“Midweetl :l^l| Raymer Pump Spartan Farm A Lawn Spartan Distributors : StàrtdaiiSandir T, C. L ttirfgra** Inc, Valley Ttn* Van Marten Oil Wilbur?! tits Fall Party November 6th brought our Association together at the Country Club of Jackson for our Fall Party. Our hosts, Bill Madigan and Pat Frank, had a wonderful evening planned. The 40 couples that attended enjoyed a lavish evening of great food, fine music, and friendly conversation, President elect, Harry Schuemann, presented a plaque to the past president, Chris Fochtman, for his years of service to our Association. Many thanks to numerous vendors who helped make this event possible. Those of you that were unable to attend missed a tremendous evening. W e hope more members will be able to attend next year. This was a truly great evening. Paul Schippers CGCS Fall Party Chairman .......Of Course....... This guy on the tee says to his buddy, ’’I’ve got to do well here. That’s my mother-in-law on the clubhouse porch.” ’’Don’t be silly,” says his friend. That’s over 200 yards fom here..... you’ll never hit her from here.” Happy Holidays ! ^ from the * 1 * W.M.G.C.S.A Board of Directors WMGCSA Board for 1994 (continued from front page) Secretary/Treasurer Keith Paterson CGCS is superintendent at Kent Country Club in Grand Rapids. Keith has previously held every position on our board, and served as a director of theMTF. Keith thinks the significant issues facing our industry are environmental awareness and educating the public. Keith says we need to work at “becoming more professional.” Directors Patrick A. Meersman CGCS is superintendent at Marywood Golf Course near Battle Creek. Pat is beginning his third year as a Director for WMGCSA. He has held several offices in tne Micmana GCSAPat feels that is is the public’s perception that is important when we consider our profession’s attitude towards environmental issues. He would like to see more membership services along the line of education and information, as well as being able to study a number of different courses. Gary Spahr CGCS is superintendent at the new Cedar Chase Golf Club in Cedar Springs, just north of Grand Rapids. He is in his third year as a Director. Gary says that we should be geared to the education of our members and the public. Steve Tedhams is the superintendent at Forest Hills Country Club near Grand Rapids. He is in the second year of his term. It will be Steve’s job this year to arrange the association’s meetings. He reminds us how important it is that our membership support their professional organizations by attending. Paul Schippers CGCS had two years remaining on his term as Director. Since lie rias been elected to Vice rtesiuent, me President has appointed Tom McGuinness to fill this position. Tom is the superintendent at Silver Lake Country Club, northeast of Grand Rapids. He is the editor for Western Views. Douglas W. Boyle CGCS is the superin­ tendent at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids. He is beginning his first year of this term as Director. He was also a director for this association between 1987 and 1989. Doug would like to see communication improved both inside of as well as outside of our industry. A statewide turi/golf magazine would help accomplish that A1 Bathum is the superintendent at Cascade Hills Country Club in Grand Rapids. He has recently come to our area from The Bear, near Traverse City. He believes that the quality of service for the members can be improved by publishing more information on such things as job openings, used equipment, or even contractor’s services. A1 will be Chairman of the Newsletter Committee, ana nopes to matte many improvements. Chris Fochtman CGCS is now a salesman for T.CJ. He serves on the board as Past President MMestebnMîews 1447 Hope S.E. Grand Rapids, Ml 49506 BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 582