President's Message

In a discussion recently with a few 
other superintendents it was mentioned 
how many o f us do sim ilar projects 
and have very sim ilar duties and areas 
of responsibilities at the golf courses 
where we are employed. W e thought it 
would be a great time saver if we came 
up with a bulletin or hand out that 
would list the nondirect tu rf companies 
that we frequently use for our everyday 
operations.  These would be listed 
under general titles i.e. electrical 
contractors, fence contractors, 
automotive suppliers etc. Possibly a 
short note behind the companies name

listing what type of service they did 
for your business and your name 
would be helpful. Some may not 
need an explanation i.e. Joes Auto 
Electrical Service, just your name 
and the companies phone number. 
This sounded like a good idea to us. 
W hat's your opinion, and do you 
have any suggestions?  If so please 
give me or a board member a call. 
W e welcome your ideas and its a 
chance to help your fellow 
association members.

Thanks,  Harry Schuemann

W.M.G.C.S.A. 1994 GolfDay

The Annual G olf Day for the W estern 
Michigan Superintendents 
Organization was held at Battle Creek 
Country Club this year. There was not 
an alternate course this year as in 
years past but this did not take away 
from the event at all. As you know the 
golf day is held with state turfgrass 
research dollars in mind and as in the 
past the proceeds were all donated to 
the M ichigan Turfgrass Foundation for 
on going research projects.  This year 
a total of $7,000 was donated from the 
days activities.  There was a morning 
and afternoon shotgun with a before 
golf snack and an after golf dinner for 
each group. The host club was very 
accommodating with the golf course in
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excellent shape and the food service 
in top form.  A very special thanks to 
the Battle Creek Country Club 
Members,the staff and E.J. 
Harrington for hosting this years 
G olf Day.

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For Sale:  1976 Jacobson 6 blade,7 gang 
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For Sale:  1987 Jacobsen Greensking 
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RPJLessthan 100 his on rebuild, w/ extra 
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Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting was held at Silver 
Lake Country Club on Tuesday 
October 4th.  The group enjoyed a fine 
round of golf on die blustery fell day. 
The golf course was in great 
shape,thanks to Tom McGuinness and 
his crew.  The geieral membership w/as 
informed of the sound financial standing 
the organization is in, the update on the 
Bruce Matthews Scholarship, a brief 
note on GolfDay, and the Annual Fall 
Party. The members then voted on the 
two new members for the Board of 
Directors and the President, Vice 
President, and Secretary Treasurer for 
the coming terms.  Kathy Antaya and 
Mike Herbst will be the new Directors 
and Harry Schuemann President, Paul 
Schippers Vice President and Keith 
Paterson as Secretary Treasurer 
rounded out those chosen to serve. A 
big thanks to the out going board 
members.  Before the voting got under 
way we also enjoyed a tasty steak 
lunch.  Our compliments to the staff at 
Silver Lake Country Club in helping us 
make it a Great Day!

Annual Fall Party

The annual fell party is coming up fast! It 
looks as though it should be a good one. 
Steve Tedhams and many others have put 
a lot of time into everything from picking 
fee entertainment to selecting the evening’s 
entree.  The party host is Spring Lake 
Country Club.  The party will be held cm 
November 4th and if you haven’t 
received an invitation contact Steve 
Tedhams at 949-8330.  See you there for 
an evening of fun and entertainment!

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Mechanics Corner

Gary Spahr C.G.C.S. at Cedar Chase G. C. had 
an interesting tip for us about the drive linkage 
cm the Jacobson LF  100’s that seem to wear out 
more frequently than desired. Gary has his crew 
lube the machine on other points as it’s called for 
in the service manual, but instead of the 30 
weight oil that’s recommended in the manual they 
use a small squirt can o f the sprayable white lube 
grease cm the drive linkage each time the machine 
is washed off.  Not enough to build up and 
collect dirt just enough to keep the linkage from 
binding up. He’s had good result’she has not 
replaçai a drive linkage all season! Amazing 
what kind of information you can pickup at a 
superintendent’s meeting.

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