Sand Blaster - Golf Course Superintendents Association of Cape Cod

The
Sand Blaster
VOL. XXVII, ISSUE VI
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015
DEDICATED TO MANAGING GOLF COURSES … from the ground up
Building Collapse March 2015
By Paul Doherty
Last winter season started out alright. Until the end of January we only had five inches of snow according to the Boston news
stations. Then at the end of January and into February Mother Nature decided to let us have it. With record snow and cold
temperatures it became a brutal winter. There were stories in the news of roofs caving in and people getting hurt or killed clearing
snow off roofs. Companies from the mid-west came to the north east to clear off roofs.
On Monday, March 2nd at about 7:30 in the morning my mechanic (Paul Segars) came into the office and said “you might
want to take a look next door”. At Sharon Country Club we have
a main shop and a separate cold storage building. We started to
walk next door and you could notice the front wall bowing out.
Looking into the building the lights that should have been about a
foot above our heads were almost at eye level. We both said this
building is going to come down. I called my greens chairman
and the club president to inform them of the situation. To the left
is a picture looking in from the side passaged door. Notice the
low hanging lights and the bent down garage door rails.
Later as the morning went on the cracking and popping sounds
emanating from the building increased. By about 11:00 a.m. the
sound turned constant. At 11:15 I said this building is coming
down to my crew and the office lady. I got my cell phone ready
for videoing the collapse. We all went out into the parking lot and two minutes later the building came down and came down fast.
The air that rushed out of the open garage doors was incredible.
There was debris 30 to 40 feet away from the building. With this
happening so quickly I did not get a video of the collapse. To the
right is a picture of the aftermath.
Now the fun really started, I had to start dealing with our
insurance company. The next day I contacted the clubs insurance
agent, Janet. She in turn started a claim with the insurance carrier.
Over this entire process Janet was very helpful and I learned a lot
about the insurance business. The insurance carrier used a
contracted adjuster to handle the claim. As you might expect, with
all damage caused by the winter, they were busy. Three days later
Rick, the company’s adjuster, came by and took some pictures
and asked questions about the contents in the building. I was then told to get bids for the demolition work and to set aside the
equipment so he could come back for a look at it all. He was also going to review the clubs policy back at his office.
It took about a week to gather three bids ranging from five thousand to twelve thousand dollars. The low bid was from a
member who owns an excavation company. Chris, Paul and I assisted with the demolition. I kept track of the hours we put in and
the insurance company reimbursed the club for our labor. The building debris was loaded into thirty yard dumpsters. We needed
two of them. As debris was removed we put aside equipment and hand tools for Rick to look at later. What was interesting were the
items that were near the side walls and back wall were not damaged too much. Snow had piled up close to the walls only allowing
them to bend out a little. This kept the roof from coming down completely creating pockets inside. Items like weed whackers, back
pack blowers, push mowers and hand tools came through pretty good.
Equipment in the middle had a different fate. It took two days to
complete this process. Some of the larger items damaged included
seven Toro 1000’s, Toro 648 Procore, Toro Workman 1100, Smithco
roller, John Deere Pro Gator 20/20, Dakota 410 and Turf 1 cart.
About a week later Rick came back to look at the equipment. He took
pictures of all the items. Then he wanted a list with replacement cost
for each item. For the larger equipment he wanted the manufacturers
representative to evaluate equipment for repair or if it was totaled. I got
estimates and sent them to Rick. After a couple of weeks Rick
contacted me and told me they wanted to have an independent
appraiser to look at the equipment. I think they had sticker shock as to how much golf course equipment cost. It took a month for
the appraiser to do his report. At this point it was early May. Rick also informed me after reviewing our policy that the building
itself was under insured and some of the equipment was not listed on
the policy.
So what happened? Why was it under insured? About four years
ago the club changed insurance agents. Our new agent took
information on the equipment from the previous company plus drove
around with a club official to evaluate buildings. I was unaware that
this took place nor was I contacted for input. The building was insured
for $20,000. A tent structure was also damaged. Janet went through
the clubs policy and found another $10,000 for “sheds” . The total
claim for the building came to $30,000. The new building we went with
was a Morton building put on the existing cement foundation at a cost of $40,000. The electrical work was $2,500 just for
materials. My greens chairman is an electrician and with help from some other member the labor was free. The short fall was
made up by taking money from funds received for the equipment.
Dealing with the equipment side was much more difficult. This is
where I got a lesson on insurance which gave me a popsicle headache.
The equipment listed on the policy or “scheduled” by insurance terms
was the Pro Core, Smithco roller and three of the Toro 1000’s.
Unscheduled equipment included Toro Workman 1100, four of the
Toro 1000’s, Carry All Turf 1, John Deere Pro Gator 20/20 and a
Dakota 410. The unscheduled equipment was eventually claimed under
Business Personal Property (BPP). Now with items being claimed
under BPP an inventory of all club BPP had to be taken to make sure
we did not exceed the insured value of the BPP. If the club exceeded its BPP than we would be considered under insured. The
insurance company would then consider us as coinsurers and we would only receive 50% of the claim under the BPP. In the end
we were under the insured amount.
For the scheduled equipment, we did not receive replacement
cash value (RCV). We received actual cash value (ACV) which is based
on depreciation of the RCV. For the equipment under the BPP, the club
received RCV after submitting invoices for the new items. So the club
ended up getting two new Carry All 300’s, four Toro 1000’s plus an
additional $19,000 under the BPP. The Pro Core was repaired for
$3,000. The Smithco could have been repaired for $8,089 but I bought
a new Toro 1240 Pro Roller instead. The Dakota 410 was repaired for
$3,100. The John Deere Pro Gator 20/20 could have been repaired for
$18,000 but the adjuster considered it totaled. We had the option of
keeping the Pro Gator 20/20, which we did. The insurance company took $5,000 off for salvage credit and we ended up with
$13,000. It has been running fine. The club received the final check on November 1st, eight months after the collapse.
This article is the short version of events and process that took place. I now work directly with Janet when adding and
removing equipment on the insurance schedule. I would recommend to take some time this off season to review your equipment
and building insurance coverage at your club.
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OFFICERS
President
Paul Doherty
Sharon Country Club
Vice President
Richard Lawlor, CGCS
Yarmouth Golf
Secretary
Brian Smoot
Crosswinds Golf Club
Treasurer
James McGrail
South Shore Country Club
Directors
Joshua Beland
Winnapaug Country Club
David Stott
Chequessett Yacht & Country Club
Associate Director
John Bresnahan
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Immediate Past President
Kevin Young
Twin Brooks G.C.
President’s Message
With 2015 in the rear review mirror I hope everyone will enjoy some down
time. Spending time with family and friends over the holidays. Watch some Pat’s
football hopefully into February. Maybe get out to the show in San Diego or just
someplace warm, although it has not been that cold around these parts.
I would like to thank Lianne for hosting us and all who attended the annual
meeting. I would also like to thank the past presidents for meeting and providing
their input on several topics. Thank you to Board members and others for
speaking on agenda items. Going forward the newsletter will be completely
electronic, however if you wish to receive a hard copy please contact Julie.
Next month GCSACC is having our annual education meeting at Southers
Marsh Golf Club on January 21st. We are also having a meeting at South Shore
Country Club on January 7th. Details on these events will be out soon. I hope
everyone is taking advantage of the new website. It has more capabilities than the
old site and provides tools that make Julie’s job easier.
Happy Holidays
Paul
THE SAND
BLASTER STAFF
Editor
Stuart Eyman, CGCS
Highland Links
Executive Secretary
Julie E. Heston
Alan Vadala
(401) 934-7660
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Sand Blaster is produced
bi-monthly as an informational service to its
members. Printed material does not suggest the
views, attitudes or recommended practices of
GCSACC, the board members or its associated
committees. Industry-related articles are always
welcome to be considered for publication.
Articles, as well as address and/or position
changes, may be sent to Julie Heston at
401-934-9901 (fax) or jheston@verizon.net.
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“INSIDE THE LEATHER”
• Announcements
Our condolences are extended to Paul Jamrog and
family on the passing of Paul’s father John F. Jamrog on
November 11, 2015.
GCSACC Winter Education meeting will be held on January
21, 2016 at Southers Marsh Golf Club. More details will
be sent to the membership.
Membership dues will be going out via email on January
15th. This email will be generated from the new GCSACC
website. Any updates to your membership information
should be made directly to your member profile on the
website. Instructions on how to do this will be on
membership dues email. You will need to login to the site to
update your information and it will automatically update the
membership directory on the website. This information can
only be viewed by GCSACC members.
Any questions, please contact Julie Heston.
If anyone is interested in hosting a meeting for 2016, please
contact Josh Beland at joshbeland422@yahoo.com.
If your club or company has been recognized or awarded a
distinction, please send us an email at jheston@verizon.net
or seyman60@gmail.com. We will mention it in an
upcoming edition of The Sand Blaster.
We would like to remind members to register for meetings
by the registration deadline. Please be considerate to the
club and people organizing these events. It makes it
difficult when members register past the deadline or the day
before the event.
2015 MET Area Team Championships
Quaker Ridge GC
Par 70
October 20th, 2015
Team Scores Par 280
1st
Poconos Turfgrass Association
2nd
Hudson Valley GCSA
3rd
METGCSA
4th
Long Island GCSA
5th
Philadelphia AGCS
6th
Central New York GCSA
7th
Connecticut AGCS
8th
GCSA of Cape Cod
9th
GCSA of New Jersey
10th Rhode Island GCSA
11th GCSA of New England
12th Eastern Shore AGCS
13th Northeastern GCSA
GCSACC
Winter Fun Day
with bowling, golf simulators and food
South Shore Country Club
Thursday, January 7, 2016
12 noon – 3:00 pm
Cost: $30 per person
RSVP by visiting the Event page at
www.gcsacc.org.
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New England Superintendents Championship
The Rhode Island GCSA hosted this year’s New England Superintendents Championship tournament which took place on
October 13, 2015 where all seven New England superintendent associations got together to network while enjoying a fun
competition. The Misquamicut Club was the host course for this year’s New England Superintendents Championship. Bill Morton,
CGCS was gracious enough to allow the event to return to Misquamicut as it had in 2007, the last time that the Rhode Island GCSA
hosted. The weather was perfect and the golf course once again proved that its seaside location, impeccable conditions and
challenging layout provided an enjoyable round and a true test of skill. In addition to the great golf course, The Misquamicut Club
treated the participants to two fantastic meals and extraordinary service.
Thank you to Michelle Maltais of Atlantic Golf & Turf who took photos of the day. To view photos, please click on the link
below.
Click here to view photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/134595427@n08/sets/72157660319429931/
1st Place: New Hampshire – 148
4th Place: Cape Cod – 136
Tournament Results
2nd Place: Rhode Island – 138
5th Place: New England – 134
7th Place: Maine – 129
3rd Place: Connecticut – 138
6th Place: Vermont – 132
We would also like to thank the following companies who sponsored this event.
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Allens Seed
Atlantic Golf & Turf
Harrells, LLC
Cardinals Inc.
SODCO, Inc.
Steven Willand Inc.
Ask the Super
As the season comes to a close, what was your overall opinion of it?
(For example was it too hot, too cold, too humid, etc.)
I would take this summer again, and again, and again –perfect.
Eric Strzepek, Superintendent, Cape Cod National GC
I felt that the summer was too dry so I had to do a lot of extra watering.
Stuart Eyman, CGCS, Superintendent, Highland Links
Cold Spring, dry summer, great fall
John Kelly, Superintendent, The Kittansett Club
It was another great year for growing grass, but not for practicing water conservation. Last four years the summer rainfall has
been below average, but 2015 was the worst!
Rick Lawlor, CGCS, Superintendent, Yarmouth Golf
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Wading through DEP’s Water Management Act 20 Year Permit Renewal
Rick Lawlor, CGCS
Cape Cod golf courses that draw irrigation water which is regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts DEP Water
Management Act have been waiting five years for their 20 Year Permits/Registrations to be officially renewed through 2030. The
explanation provided to us for the wait was that the department was in the process of evaluating and adjusting their criteria for
withdrawal guidelines followed in the WMA to make them more effective, accurate and sustainable. In November 2014 it appeared
that the department was ready to proceed and conducted a series of educational meetings targeting the Permit/Registration holders
in order to introduce their newly developed Guidance Document, which is now married to the Commonwealth’s Water
Management Act Regulations. This was no give and take, though they conceded that there will always be room for guideline
improvements.
In short, the DEP established that they will renew existing annual withdrawals at the reported average draw as opposed to the
existing volume permitted/registered. The old way had wiggle room for the holders. The new way will not; there will be mitigation
consequences triggered by exceeding the new authorized withdrawal amount. Now understand that MA - Energy and
Environmental Affairs – DEP - Water Resources Permit and Reporting employees are not the bogeymen, they have a job to do just
like you and I. It is not the department’s goal to punish Permit and Registration holders, though it is their goal to achieve resolution
when the holders are not compliant with the WMA Permit.
For the Town of Yarmouth golf courses, this renewal process occurred at a very opportune time. After receiving a Permit
Renewal Order to Complete from DEP in April of this year we were required to submit:
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Certificates of meter calibration for all registered and permitted sources.
Explanation for exceeding authorizeded withdrawal amounts 2010 – 2014.
Updated Seasonal Demand Management Plan.
Mitigation measures for additional volumes necessary for a NEW permit application.
Our authorized amount of water withdrawal for two of the town’s golf courses is 43.61 MGY(ear). Our wiggle room provided
another 21.8 (65.41) MGY. Our average draw for the five year period was 55.37 MGY. So it’s simple, renew the permit on the
average draw and we’re covered. Well yes, except for the
year that we drew 74.5 MG. “No renewal for you!”
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GCSACC Annual Meeting
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Cape Cod met on Thursday, December 10, 2015 for the Annual Meeting at
White Cliffs Country Club. Here are the results from the meeting.
GCSACC Board of Directors 2016
President
Paul Doherty
Vice-President
Richard Lawlor, CGCS
Secretary
Brian Smoot
Treasurer
James McGrail
Director
Joshua Beland
Director
David Stott
Associate Director
John Bresnahan
Past President
Kevin Young
Newsletter Editor
Stuart Eyman, CGCS
GCSACC would also like to thank everyone who donated canned goods and monetary donations to the Greater Plymouth Food
Warehouse.
14 Scholarships were awarded to the following students: Jared Bramhall, Emma Colombo, Nuala Deely, Kaitlin Doherty, Liam
Doherty, Alison Donovan, Catherine Felicetti, Sophia Felicetti, Shane Fonseca, Brianna Golden, Angela Harrington, Elizabeth Murray,
Carly White and Shane White
GCSACC also awarded members with their 15 and 25 year pins.
15 Year Pins:
25 Year Pins:
George Fairbanks
Bruce Carlson
John Lenhart
Bruce Chapman
Carl Miner
Tom Fox
Mike Parks
Arthur Silva
Thomas Rioux
Chris Tufts
Tom Stone
Gary Sykes
Ben Whiting
Kevin Young
Congratulations to Dahn Tibbett
on his recent retirement.
Congratulations to Kurt Calderwood and Bob Kingsbury
(pictured above L-R)
with their awards for Player of the Year.
Kurt was the Gross winner and Bob was the Net winner.
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Turf is Good in New England, but What of the Future?
We, in New England are very fortunate to have such great Turfgrass Research, Diagnostic & Education resources like we do.
Today’s industry involves dealing with high expectations and projecting professionalism in order to be successful among other
things. Professionalism extends from the individual, to your crew, to your facility and even as far out into the industry that you may
be involved. To stay integrated and to help lead the New England Turfgrass Industry, we, the current participants must continue to
support these resources that support all of us. They can’t do it on their own and we can’t do it alone. Here are 5 great ways to
improve your involvement:
1. Support your Local Chapters. Hold meetings at your facility, serve on committees, attend meetings, and
encourage others to do the same. Organization will make us stronger as an industry to help each other. All
members can each make a difference, you too!
2. Plan to attend your New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show and be a part of one of
the largest regional shows in the country. There is no better place to get to know your vendors, our university
professors, network and help to expand research funding in New England. The show dates are: February 29March 3, 2016.
3. Look for opportunities to attend Turfgrass Field Days. By supporting field days you will not only help
universities, but your own knowledge will grow as you observe ongoing research, hear presentations, question
university researchers and interact with fellow turfgrass managers.
4. Communicate with universities concerning your staffing needs. As schools educate the future leaders of
our industry, their employment will ensure our educational programs will be intact into the future. Graduates
need a door into the industry. Hire an intern and be a mentor! Learn to communicate better with your crew,
co-workers and membership. Don’t forget to communicate with your family. There is always room for
improvement.
5. Participate in Tee-Up New England. Go to your club and ask for a very simple donation of a foursome
with carts to be auctioned for Turfgrass Research in New England. More participating clubs means increased
funding for turfgrass research in New England that could help you! Go to www.tee-upnewengland.com for more
information and join the effort.
These are just some of the things each of us can do, and should, to support the industry and ourselves. Many of you I’m sure
are involved and we congratulate you. Your participation will aid the future growth and stability of the industry. Our schools and
their resources will continue to be crucial to the
success of the industry that they serve. We have
witnessed over the years, since our personal
introduction to the industry, many positive
accomplishments and prospects for the future.
Maybe things could be worse, maybe they should be
better. If our mentality is, mission accomplished or
they don’t need me, then you are missing
opportunities to help yourself and the industry.
There will always be new challenges ahead.
Remember….the road to success is always a road
under construction!
Gary J. Sykes, Executive Director
New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation, Inc.
Pete Jacobson
(919) 530-9062
peter.jacobson@basf.com
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NOTES FROM KEVIN DOYLE
I had just arrived at Long Meadow Golf Club for the GCSA of New England board
meeting in advance of the nine-hole golf and membership meeting. I was in a great
mood as the facility holds a special place in my past. I had caddied in the Lowell (MA)
City Tournament for a family friend in my youth (about a thousand years ago), and
grew up not too far away in Dracut, Massachusetts. Oh, and it wasn’t far from home.
The buzzing noise going off in the lounge area when I walked in was, well, alarming!
As the door closes behind me, a staff member scurries past on his way onto the golf
course carrying an automated external defibrillators (AED). Another staff member
can be heard telling someone on the phone “we have a man down.” Minutes later, an
ambulance can be seen following a utility vehicle onto the property.
I was to learn later that it was a well-liked, long time member who went into cardiac arrest on the first hole. He
was in “touch-and-go” condition when the ambulance finally left.
My thoughts were with him the entire day, and still are as I write this article, but I am not looking to dwell on the
seriousness of the member’s health issue. What I do want to elaborate on are a few key items that may have
saved his life:
The alarm: There was no doubt about what was happening. The alarm was indeed to alert staff that there was an
emergency taking place.
The plan: One of the Long Meadow board members joined our group after the meeting portion had concluded
and we had a chance to chat. It was then that I learned that Long Meadow does indeed have a plan for medical
emergencies, and that the staff have had drills in the recent past.
The AED: It was my understanding through comments of those with knowledge of the situation, that the AED was
utilized. What an asset.
I would really like this situation to raise awareness to you and your facilities. What would happen if this were
to occur at your course? Is there a plan in place? Are there personnel on staff that are trained in CPR and the
operation of an AED? Is there an AED on the property? If the clubhouse is an answer to any of the above then
please answer another question; who is most likely to encounter a member or patron under medical duress while
playing golf, the clubhouse staff or grounds staff? Are you trained to handle such a situation, is your assistant?
Is the cost of training a question or issue? If so, what is the value your facility places on the safety of your
membership or customers, because you or someone on your staff may very well be the one to respond to a golfer
in need of medical assistance first!
In the last GCSA of New England’s issue of The Newsletter, I opined about the opportunity to utilize the staff to
plan for success in the 2016 season. Perhaps within that SCOR plan development – under “opportunities” – CPR/
AED training and safety plan procedures should be added.
I am truly hopeful that Long Meadow’s alarm, plan and AED provided one of their members a fighting chance
today. My thoughts and prayers are with him.
GCSAA Resources and Deadlines
you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already:
IPM Planning Guide for your facility
Put some winter hours to VERY good use by developing an Integrated Pest Management plan for your OWN
FACILITY. GCSAA’s IPM Planning Guide can help you through the process of building a comprehensive IPM plan
specific to your facility. A great way to involve your assistant, ownership or membership in the environmental
planning of your course. Learn how to get started here!
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GCSAA Waters Of The US (WOTUS) Resources
The WOTUS rule went into effect on August 28, 2015 and as of October 2nd fell under a Federal Court Injunction!
Recent changes made to the Clean Water Act are not in affect at this time, but be aware, you may still need federal
permits as the rule was written before the EPA/US Army Corp of Engineers rule changes were implemented! For
more information visit the GCSAA WOTUS landing page here.
Member Needs Survey in your Email Inbox
GCSAA is asking for your help in completing one of the most important surveys GCSAA will conduct of its members.
The GCSAA Member Needs Assessment is a survey that focuses on two basic questions: 1) How are we serving
your needs with our current programs and services; and 2) How might we better serve you in the future? No
association can function without input from its members. PLEASE take the time to fill out the survey!
Registration open for 2016 Golf Industry Show
GCSAA members can now register for the 2016 Golf Industry Show, Feb. 6-11 in San Diego. Visit golfindustryshow.
com to learn more.
GCSAA Delegates Meeting
Special thanks to Josh Beland of Winnapaug CC and Drew Cummins of Agawam Hunt for taking the time to
represent the GCSA of Cape Cod and Rhode Island GCSA at the recent Chapter Delegates meeting in Kansas City,
MO/Lawrence, KS. For a day and a half Beland and Cummins were given updates on programs and initiatives
that GCSAA offers now or will offer in the future. Input was given by both Beland, Cummins, and the other 88
members in attendance to better enhance the value to the local chapter members. Here are the links to several
items discussed during the meetings: Member Standards, Equipment Technicians classification, and Grassroots
Ambassadors. For more information on these, and other GCSAA related items contact Josh, Drew, or your field
staff member for more details.
Upcoming FREE webcasts:
Jan. 7: UAVs in Golf Course Management
Jan. 12: Building an Agronomic Program: Considerations for biotic and abiotic stress management
Jan. 13: Today’s Turf is... Stress Tolerant
Jan. 19: Your Golf Course Stands Out with Tall Fescue
Jan. 21: How to Talk about Turf Chemical Risks in Your Community
Jan. 26: Controlling Annual Bluegrass Weevil Season Long
Feb. 18: Moss and Algae: How to Identify and Manage These Nuisance Pests
Feb. 24: Off Season... What Off Season? - Equipment Management Series
Feb. 25: Improving Management and Communication for Your Facility’s Success
Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me.
Kevin Doyle
GCSAA Field Staff
kdoyle@gcsaa.org
Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE
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2016 CAGCS WINTER SEMINAR
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
THE MYSTIC MARRIOTT
625 North Road (Route 117), Groton, CT
860/446-2600
7:30 a.m.
Registration – Coffee and Danish
Booths will be open
8:25 – 8:30
Eric Morrison CGCS, CAGCS President
Welcome
8:30 – 9:30
Stacy Bonos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Rutgers University
“Selecting the Right Grasses for Your Fairways and Putting Greens”
9:30 – 10:00
Break – Booths Open
Election – Class C Representative to the Board
10:00 – 11:00
Paul Koch Ph.D., Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
“Reduced-risk disease control; what is it and why is it important”
11:00 – 12:00
Albrecht Koppenhöfer, Ph.D. Professor/Extension Specialist
Rutgers University
"Sustainable ABW management: how to avoid creating resistance and how to deal with resistant weevils"
12:00 – 1:00
Booths Open/Lunch
1:00 – 1:05
Tri-state representative
Tri-State Turfgrass Research Foundation
“Update”
1:05 – 2:00
Paul Koch, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
“Money matters; chemical and cultural strategies to get the most bang for your fungicide buck.”
2:00 – 2:50
Michael Chrzanowski, Golf Course Superintendent
Madison Country Club
"The Renovation of Madison Country Club"
2:50 – 3:00
Break – Booths Open
3:00 – 4:00
John Inguagiato, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
University of Connecticut
“Developing Fairway Renovation Strategies to Transition to More Sustainable Turfgrasses”
4:00 – 4:15
Closing Remarks
Distribution of credits: DEEP –3A/3B - 6 credits - GCSAA - .55 credits
Pre-registration deadline – January 5, 2016 - $95.00
On-Site Registration - $120.00
Pay by check or credit card
If pre-paying by credit card contact the CAGCS office
REGISTER ONLINE @ WWW.CAGCS.COM
NOTE! CAGCS ROOM BLOCK
Anyone interested in making a reservation for Monday,
January 11, 2016 use the following link
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/CAGCS2016
For call-in reservations - 877-901-6632 request the
CAGCS room block
Room rate is $105.00 plus taxes.
RESERVATION DEADLINE – DECEMBER 28, 2015
Contact Mary Jo Kennedy, Executive Secretary
if you have any questions
JACKET AND TIE REQUIRED
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Patrons of the Sand Blaster
ALLENS SEED
Specializing in the Highest Quality Turf Seed;
Chemicals, Equipment, Tools, Fertilizers, Parts, Repair,
and On Site Services
1-800-527-3898
www.allensseed.com
BAYER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Building on an already solid foundation of
proven products to help you succeed
Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809
Brian.Giblin@bayer.com
Backed by Bayer
A-OK TURF EQUIPMENT
Wiedenmann, Lastec, Graden, Agrimetal, Baroness,
Salsco, Sweep N Fill, Turf Pride, Stec, Pronovst,
Lely, Maredo, Classen, and Used Equipment.
www.aokturf.com • 401-826-25849
George Wise 508-274-7445
CHAS. C. HART SEED CO.
A complete line of quality turfgrass seed and
related turf management products
Robin Hayes 508-237-2642
Office: 800-326-HART
AQUATROLS CORP. OF AMERICA
Kevin Collins
Mid-Atlantic & Northeast Territory Manager
(609) 841-2077
kevin.collins@aquatrols.com
ATLANTIC GOLF AND TURF
Specializing in agronomy through the distribution of
fertilizer, seed and chemicals throughout
New England.
Gregg Mackintosh (508) 525-5142
BARENBRUG USA
Producers of RTF, Supercharged Bentgrasses,
Turf Blue HGT and Regenerating Perennial Rye
Great in Grass
Bruce Chapman, Territory Manager 401-578-2300
bchapman@barusa.com
BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS
Scientific Tree Care Since 1907
IPM, Fertilization, Lightning Protection,
Complete Consultation & Large tree moving
General Tree Care Services
Mark P. DiBiase, Steve Heywood & David Chalker
Osterville-508-428-2397, Vineyard Haven-508-693-4846,
Orleans-508-255-4309
COUNTRY CLUB ENTERPRISES
Club Car Utility Vehicles and Golf Cars
Sales – Service – Parts
www.ccegolfcars.com
800-662-2585
Keith Tortorella 508-982-4820
Mike Turner 508-245-1268
LACORTE EQUIPMENT / JOHN DEERE GOLF
Offering our customers the most complete line of
products, service and expertise in the industry.
Visit our web site at www.lacorteequipment.com.
Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293
MTE TURF EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS
Toby Christoun
tchristoun@mte.us.com
(978) 654-4240 ext. 1414
The Cape’s exclusive Jacobsen dealer.
NEW ENGLAND SPECIALTY SOILS
1mm & 2mm. Top Dressing Sand
Rootzone Mixes, Buff & HD Bunker Sand
Divot Blends- Bulk/Bagged delivery
Ed Downing 978-230-2300
ed@nesoils.com
Dave Harding 978-230-2244 dave@nesoils.com
www.nesoils.com
BASF
Pete Jacobson
919-530-9062
peter.jacobson@basf.com
http://www.betterturf.basf.us/
VISIT
WWW.GCSACC.ORG
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READ CUSTOM SOILS
Custom soil blending, top dressing sands,
Root zone blends, “early green” black sand,
divot & cart path mixes.
Terry Driscoll, Garrett Whitney – (888) 475-5526
SPORTSCAPES UNLIMITED LLC
Golf Course Services and Construction
Mike Lucier
617-913-8958
www.sportscapesunlimited.com
SYNGENTA PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
Melissa Gugliotti 860-221-5712
Email: Melissa.gugliotti@syngenta.com
www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com
TOM IRWIN, INC.
Greg Misodoulakis • 508-243-6166
With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone.
TUCKAHOE TURF FARMS
Putting Green Quality Bentgrasses, bentgrass blends,
fescue, washed sod, ryegrass, bluegrass turf
Steve Donohue 1-800-556-6985
Joe Farina 1-800-556-6985
TURF ENHANCEMENT ENTERPRISES
Tom Fox • 508-450-9254
Featuring Floratine Products, Analync Soil
Testing and Analysis, JRM tines and bedknives
and Greenleaf TurboDrop spray nozzles.
TURF PRODUCTS CORP.
1-800-243-4355
Toro Equipment and Irrigation
Irrigation Sales Tim Berge – x7930
Commercial Sales Dave Beauvais – x7924
WINTERBERRY IRRIGATION
Complete irrigation and pump installation
and service throughout New England.
Matt Faherty (860) 681-8982
mfaherty@winterberrygarden.com
www.WinterberryIrrigation.com