Nogcsa December 2011 Newsletter

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2011

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Mal McLaren Award

Craig Kachline

[email protected]

440.785.0870

VICE PRESIDENT

Sean McHugh, CGCS

[email protected]

440.232.7247

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR

Communication/Benevolent

Michelle L. Frazier-Feher, CGCS

[email protected]

216.469.9287

TRUSTEES

Golf & Tournament/ Website

Jason Bennett

[email protected]

330.725.9996

Program & Education

Social/Government RelationsScott Brickley

[email protected]

330.725.2829

Secretary

Membership

Strategic Planning

Mark Figurella

[email protected]

330.562.1691

Treasurer

Membership

Tobin (Toby) Lane

[email protected]

330.332.9095

Program & Education

Brent Palich

[email protected]

440.285.8304

Social

Eric Snodgrass

[email protected]

330.477.5111

ASSISTANT GCS RELATIONS

Dave Willmott

[email protected]

330-239-2383

INDUTRIAL RELATIONS

Scholarship & Research

Morgan Timberlake

[email protected]

330.353.0816

&

Ryan Miller

[email protected]

440.796.7990

Mission Statement

Promoting the profession of the golf course

erintendent through education, camaraderie and

operation among fellow members in Northern

Ohio since 1923 2

Schedule of Events 3

Superintendents Korner 4

GCSAA News

OTF News 6

H2B Visa Rule 7Committee Reports 8

On The Road With the USGA 1

By the Board 1

Tim Hughes, SCPS Receives Green Blazer Award 1

Reverse Raffle Information 1

Advertiser Directory 1

Michael Collins Golf Course Superintendent of Green Hills Golf Club attended his first ann

meeting as a new member of NOGCSA. Congratulations Michael and welcome.

At the annual meeting two new members were voted upon to join the NOGCSA Board. M

Connor of Fairlawn C.C. and Bryan Fitch of Bob-O-Link Golf Course. Both these gentlemen

bring a wealth of knowledge to the board. Mark with his background in the private sector

golf and Bryan with background as a owner/operator of a public facility.

A great debt of gratitude goes to Craig Kachline for leading the way for NOGCSA these pas

several years as President. Under his leadership the association has kept its head above thwater mark. While the golf industry has endured some difficult times these past years.

The association needs to give Chuck Hayes a well deserved thank you for all his guidance a

past President and his outstanding work with our web site.

So you can see I have some very large shoes to fill, not only to keep pace with the motion

which we are currently moving, but also to raise the bar to the next level and all the while

continue the strong tradition of the oldest established golf course superintendent

association, the Northern Ohio Chapter. Thank you to all our members for making us one

the strongest association and thank you to the board for your hours of dedication.

Happy Holidays.

Sean P. McHugh, CGCS

NOGCSA [email protected]

I would like to thank all the members of NOGCSA

for their vote of confidence to elect me as your

President.

Tom Bolon and the Lake Forest C.C. were so kind

to offer their facility and host the annual

meeting. Although the weather did not permitanyone to play golf it was good to connect and

chat with old friend.
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OTF Conference & ShowDecember 5 8, 2011Columbus Convention Center

January 18, 2012NOGCSA Round TableCloverleaf LanesTime: 9:00 AMCost: $27Points: 0.35 education points

SPORTS SHORT COURSE ANDGOLF SPRING TEE-OFFFebruary 9-10, 2012Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau4-H Center (OSU Campus)

February 29 - March 1, 2012Golf Industry ShowLas Vegas, Nevada

March 24, 2012REVERSE RAFFLERaintree Country ClubTime: 6:00 P.M.Cost: $65/person

May 2012Club Officials Meeting

August 11, 2012

Family PicnicClays Park


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With temperatures

beginning to rise, the

snow that has been on

the ground for most of

December is beginning

to melt. Although in

the snow belt region of

Northeast Ohio the

likelihood of snow

disappearing is remote. Given the weather snow mold

severity is a concern on creeping bentgrass and Poa annua

turf. The various snow molds are:

Typhula blight (Typhula incarnata) is a common snow mold

in Ohio and is first evident at snowmelt in late winter.Symptoms appear as circular areas of straw to grayish brown

turf. The turf may also appear matted with the appearance

of a grayish-white mycelium at time of snowmelt. The

mycelium often dries and becomes encrusted over the patch.

A diagnostic key to

Typhula blight is the

appearance of small hard

spherical fruiting

structures called

sclerotia. Often times

these sclerotia appear

reddish to reddish-brown

in color (photograph on

the left).

Pink snow mold and/or fusarium patch is probably the most

common snow mold found in Ohio. It is often associated with

Typhula blight. Pink snow mold is the term used when this

disease occurs with snow melts, while fusarium patch is used

for the disease in the absence of snow.

The Snow Molds

In both cases the

organism causing

the disease is

Microdochium

nivale. Circular

patches of pinkish-

orange to brown

infected turf are

common symptoms

(photograph on the

left).

The following snow molds, Coprinus snow mold and

snow scald, are not common in Ohio, but are a problemfarther north and west of Ohio. Coprinus snow mold

(Coprinus psychromorbidus) is often associated with the

northern high elevation locations where extended

periods of deep snow cover occur. The pathogen,

Coprinus psychromorbidus, is considered a low-

temperature basidiomycete, thus the term low

temperature basidiomycete is often used to describe

this disease. Two strains exist of the pathogen one that

produces sclerotia and the other does not.

Under deep snow, snow scald (Myriosclerotinia

borealis) may also occur. Snow scald is more severe ifthe ground is frozen. With both Coprinus snow mold

and snow scald, promoting early spring melt will help

reduce disease severity.

Authors: Karl Danneberger

Reprinted from the:

OSU Buckeye Turf Program Website


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Beginning today, there's even more value to GCSAA

membership as the association's webcasts are now free ofcharge.

Members will have free access with no limitations on

quantity to both live and on demand events.

Nonmembers will continue to be charged $60 for access

to live and on demand webcasts.

"Education is at the core of what GCSAA provides to its

members and the golf course management industry,"

GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. "Being able to provide free

webcasts to members is a win-win for them and theirfacilities. There is no doubt the challenging economic

times of the past few years has limited some of our

members in participating in continuing education

activities. This will help to relieve some of that pain.

Webcasts offer great flexibility to participants in that thprovide short, deliberate bites of education; direct acce

to subject matter experts without the time and cost of

travel; and 24/7/365 access.

Contact Gregg Schaner

at 614-878-6746 or

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to learn more.

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Continued on page 8

No federal funding can enforce new H-2B visa wage

rule before Jan. 1, 2012

President Obama signed into law Nov. 18 a "minibus"

appropriations package (H.R. 2112), which includes

language that prohibits any FY2012 federal funding to

be used to implement, administer or enforce the new

H-2B visa wage rule prior to Jan.1, 2012. The rule waspreviously scheduled to go into effect Nov. 30. The

"minibus" package also includes a continuing resolution

extension that keeps the federal government funded

through Dec. 16 of this year.

The package also includes the FY2012 Agriculture

Appropriations Bill; the Commerce, Justice and Science

Appropriations Bill; and the Transportation, Housing

and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill.

The U.S. Senate approved a conference committeereport by a 70-30 vote on Nov. 17, hours after it passed

the U.S. House of Representatives, 298-121. H.R. 2112

contains the following legislative language regarding

implementation of the new H-2B visa wage rule:

None of the funds made available by this or any other

Act for fiscal year 2012 may be used to implement,

administer, or enforce, prior to January 1, 2012, the rule

titled, "Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-

agricultural Employment H-2B Program" published by

the Department of Labor in the Federal Register on

January 19, 2011 (76 Fed. Reg. 3452 et seq.).

A Joint Explanatory Statement from the minibus

conference committee report also states:

Section 546 prohibits any funds from being used to

implement, administer, or enforce the "Wage

Methodology for the Temporary Non-agricultural

Employment H-2B Program" prior to January 1, 2012, to

allow time for Congress to address this rulemaking. In

making prevailing wage determinations for the H-2B

nonimmigrant visa program for employment prior to

January 1, 2012, the conferees direct the Secretary of

Labor to continue to apply the rule titled, "Labor

Certification Process and Enforcement for Temporary

Employment in Occupations Other Than Agriculture orRegistered Nursing in the United States (H-2B Workers);

and Other Technical Changes" published by the

Department of Labor on December 19, 2008 (73 Fed.

Reg. 78020 et seq).

GCSAA will continue to work with the H-2B Workforce

Coalition to help pass a more permanent fix to the new

H-2B wage rule.


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Review of 2011

We did it! Though it

seemed the weather

was against us, we

floated through the

2011 season.

Morgan Timberlake

volunteered to stay

on the board for a

one year extension and will be stepping down for the

2012 season. Ryan Miller will continue his role for the

2012 season, as a new representative will be elected

for the upcoming season to fill Morgans role.

We were pleased with the attendance and also the

overall ticket sales at the reverse raffle last March.

We sold 160 tickets in 2011. This was a slight drop

from last years ticket sales. We hope to duplicate or

surpass that participation moving forward as we all

know the importance of our scholarship and research

fund. The team at Raintree Country Club does a

fantastic job of hosting this important fundraiser and

it will remain there in 2012.

The 4thconsecutive Industry Day, at Sable Creek GC,

was also a well attended event with 18 vendors and

65 attendees. The Frases, and their staff were

excellent hosts and the golf course was in fantastic

condition. It was a great event in all aspects golf, food

and weather.

Thank you all for your support at these events in

2011. It wasnt always easy to leave your facilities

during the trying summer that we endured. Also,

thank you for the opportunity to serve on your board

during this past year. I look forward to my role during

the upcoming season.

Respectfully,

Ryan Miller
http://www.bakervehicle.com/


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Program and Education 2011 Events

January Meeting:

Golf Budgets- Whats

the other guy Doing?

A panel ofSuperintendents

including: Jim Noel

(Lakewood C.C.),

David Willmott (Sharon Golf Club), William Roeder

(Manakiki Golf Course) and Kim Derr CGCS (Mohican

Hills Golf Club) discussed their operating budgets in

detail. The meeting was organized and moderated by

Bill Prest (Sweetbriar Golf Club).

April Meeting

The board elected to add a spring meeting back into

the schedule this year. Medina Country Club and JimCavey, Superintendent hosted the meeting. Larry

Alyward, Editorial Director of Superintendent

Magazine, was our guest speaker prior to golf.

May Meeting: Club Official

Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate and we

had to cancel the event this year. Barrington Golf Club

and Mark Figurella, Superintendent planned on

hosting the event.

July Meeting: Vendor Day

Sable Creek and the Frase family hosted the event.

Thanks to all the vendors that shared their equipmentand knowledge with us.

September Meeting: Clam Bake, Annual Research

and Scholarship

For the second consecutive year Ridge Top Golf Course

and Greg Bobbs, Superintendent hosted the event.

November Meeting: Annual Meeting / Elections

Lake Forest Country Club and Tom Bolon,

Superintendent are hosting the meeting.

November Meeting: How to Build a Better TeamOn November 28th, The Country Club will host speaker

Bryan Dodge, as he will give an inspiring talk on team

building.

Respectfully Submitted,

Brent Palich
http://www.paraide.com/


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2011 Golf And Tournament Report

APRIL MEETING

April meeting was

hosted by Medina

Country Club and Jim

Cavey.

Rain cancelled the golf

for the day

Speaker was Larry

Aylward

MAY MEETING

May meeting was to be hosted by Barrington Country

Club and Mark Figurella.

Rain cancelled the entire meeting.

Schedule for the meeting was a show case of golf

course maintenance and many pieces of old

equipment were to be brought to show how far

equipment and technology has advanced over the

years.

JULY MEETING

July meeting was hosted by Sable Creek Golf Club and

the Frase Family.

53 people attended the meeting and enjoyed a greatday of golf at the 2011 NOGCSA Industry Day.

Many vendors brought equipment and literature for

attendees to keep up on the newest advancements

and products in our industry.

Golfers were flighted into 4 categories

Winners for each flight were:

A flight Bryan Fitch (72) Scorecard Playoff

B flight Rod Bragg (84)

C flight Jack Hopkins (105)D flight George Noll (83)

Several pinshots/contests were awarded throughout

the day to reward the best shots of the day!

SEPTEMBER MEETING

September meeting was hosted by Ridge Top Golf Club

and Gregg Bobbs.

The format for the outing was a scramble which was

followed by our annual clam bake.

Taking 1st place in the scramble was the group of Mark

Esposito, Maerrily Zales and Jack Polding with a score

of -12 , 59.

There was a skin purse of which only one skin was

awarded.

There were several pinshots/contests awarded

throughout the day to reward the many great shots

96 golfers enjoyed a break in the weather and a fun

day of golf.

OCTOBER MEETING

October meeting was hosted by Sandridge Golf Club

and Mike Yenny and Brent Palich.

The weather was perfect for golf and many

members/pros/GMs enjoyed the day which was

followed up with a clambake

OHIO CUP

The 2011 Ohio Cup was scheduled to be at The

Country Club at Muirfield on October 8th.

It was rescheduled due to a rainout of a prior event

the week before.

Members of the NOGCSA that were scheduled to play

were:

Jason Bennett Shale Creek GCNorton Brick Century Equipment

Bill Prest Sweetbriar GC

Terry Boehm Avon Oaks CC

Craig Kachline Acacia CC

Mike Yenny Mayfield Sandridge GC

Morgan Timberlake Advanced Turf

Solutions

Jim Noel Lakewood CC

2011 was a challenging year for all of us on the golf

course as well as trying to get golfing events in with all

of the rain we had this year. We had 5 golf outingsscheduled, with two of them being cancelled or

altered due to rain. Hopefully 2012 will bring better

weather allow more golf outings to take place. Thank

you to all of the host courses for 2011 and the

superintendents that worked hard to provide great

golfing conditions! Congratulations to all of the

winners at our events!


Jason Bennett


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Social report

At the beginning

point in the year we

all have great ideas

and goals that we set

for the year at ourrespective courses

and businesses. Well

this year we needed

all the fellowship and

social gathering we could get. This is a recap of the

years social events.

We started the year in March with the Reverse raffle

at Raintree. Everyone had a great time, and we in

the process raised money for the association. The

silent auction had some really cool items this yearthat we should thank all those who donated to the

cause. This is always the best attended and well put

together event we have. Thanks goes out to Michelle

for all the work she does at this event. I had a great

time just checking in people that in the 10 years I

have been in the association I still dont know

everyone.

In June we enjoyed the outing at the Indians game.

We got cheap seats in the bleachers, and it was dollar

dog night. I couldnt attend this event, but I heard

everyone went away full and happy. The Indiansstarted out hot and that was good for attendance.

We had 50 tickets and I am sure we could sell more

next time. Everyone who didnt get to attend we are

definitely doing this again next year, so be ready to

go. At this point maybe we could get cheap Browns

tickets. Just a thought...

Our last Social only event was an event that made its

come back this year after a couple years of not being

on the schedule. We scheduled a family day picnic

at Clays Park in Canal Fulton. This was a little far for

some of you guys up north, but we still had about 50

people come. Some people came for the day and

some came and camped all weekend. Kids had a

great time some brought their bikes and some stayed

at the lake all day long. This was a time to let loose

and let your family and yourself have a great day.

We all enjoyed the food and adult beverages, thanks

to our cooks Ryan Miller and Dave Willmott. All the

kids in attendance got a gift of some sort courtesy of

the association. I know my kids have already asked if

we can go there again. This was very special to me

because my family gets to see that I am involved in a

great career with great friendships that are formed

over the years.

The year had it trials that is for sure. Dont lose sightthat we all need to relax and recharge to do a great

job at our place of business. We all want the best for

our courses, let the association help you make it the

best for you and your family.

Have a great rest of the year and see you at our next

event.


Eric Snodgrass


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NOGCSA WEBSITE COMMITTEE REPORT 2011

Chuck Hayes, Jason Bennett. Website Committee.

The 4th generation NOGCSA website was launched

last month, (September 2011), with a new layout

improving our website functionality and keeping the

information up to date. We now have five ways to

communicate with the membership through regularemails, our web page, Face book, Twitter, and our

Newsletter. The past upgrade in 2009 was light-

years ahead of our older system and this upgrade is

no different. One of the many improvements with

this upgrade is on the members side. Once your

contact, payment, and preferences are saved, you

will not have to reenter your contact details again.

We have also added our email archive directly on

the site allow you to go back through any email you

may have missed or deleted. This is you website,

please send us pictures articles of interest or

anything that is related to the turf industry.

Highlights:

Improved communication. Facebook, Twitter,

and regular emails.

Credit Card use for all forms of Payments.

Greater Sponsorship exposure for the Industry

Partners.

Dues/Meeting/Scholarship/Advertising Forms.

Online version of our Turf Newsletter.

Biographical Resume Forms. Industry Website Links.

Job Postings.

Please visit us at: www.nogcsa.com
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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC RELATIONS

By: Scott Brickley

There certainlywasnt a shortage

of political topicsduring 2011 thathave, or willImpact the GreenIndustry.

Of these, thefollowing were, or are, the most critical.

Imprelis

H-2B Visa Program

NPDES Permits

Imprelis

On June 17, 2011Dupont issued a letter to

professional applicators cautioning against

the use of Imprelis where Norway spruce or

white pine trees are present on, or in close

proximity to the property being treated.

June 27, 2011 Dupont acknowledged to the

EPA that there has been damage to trees

associated with Imprelis use. Dupont

developed an internet web page to provide

information and updates concerning Imprelisuse.

August 4, 2011 Dupont voluntarily suspended

sales of Imprelis and announced that it will

soon conduct a product return and refund

program.

August 11, 2011 The EPA issued an order to

Dupont directing the company to

immediately halt the sale, use or distribution

of Imprelis.

H-2B Visa Program

The past February, the Department Of Labor (DOL)issues new wage regulations for all H-2B

employers.

Under the DOLs own calculations, these new wagerules will increase the hourly rate of H-2Bworkers by an average of $4.38/hr.

Beginning January 1, 2012, golf facilities will likelyhave to pay far more for their H-2Bworkforce even though the market andeconomic realties many not warrant it.

On June 28, 2011 the DOL issued a proposedamendment to the H-2B wage rule to acceleratethe affective date to October 1, 2011 from January1, 2012.

IN ADDITION THE NEW WAGE REQUIREMENT, THE

DOL HAS ALSO PROPOSED NEW RULES THAT WILL

FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE THE WAY THE H-2B

PROGRAM WORKS. THESE NEW RULES ARE AS

FOLLOWS:

Advertise their seasonal jobs to more people,in more places and for a longer period oftime

Hire American workers who apply forseasonal jobs up to three days prior to thearrival of their new H-2B workers

Pay transportation and housing cost forAmerican workers who are hired and do notlive close to the golf course

Expand to definition of a full timeemployee from 30 to 35 hours and requiregolf courses to provide a guaranteednumberof work hours pay regardless of the timeactually worked by an H-2B worker during a 4week period

The DOL announced September 22 that is woulddelay implementing the September 30th effectivedate of the new H-2B Visa wage rule by 60 days.

Two federal lawsuits have been recently filedagainst the DOL in an attempt to stopimplementation of the new H-2B Visa wage rule.Stay tuned for more to come on the H-2B

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2011 Historical Committee

Past Presidents meeting in January

Attendance has always been an issue

Cost and issue - worked hard to keep

costs around $45 in 2011

Frank Dobie accepted in to the NOGA Hall of Fame

The entire NOGCSA Board and the Historical

Committee urge everyone to complete their

biographical resumes and periodically update themto help us keep a good record of our strong

organization.

1st NOGCSA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Presented

by Bill Prest were Colonel John Morley and John

Spodnick

NPDES PERMITS

On March 2, 2011, Bob Gibbs (R-OH), Jean Schmidt (R-

OH), and Joe Baca (D-CA) introduced the H.R.872- the

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011; a bi-partisanbill to reduce the regulatory burdens posed by the case

of National Cotton Council vs. EPA (6th cir 2009). This

legislation would eliminate the requirement of a NPDES

permit.

NPDES permitting deadline was initially April 9, 2011.

The final week of March, an extension was granted

until October 31, 2011

On March 31, 2011, The House of Representatives

passed H.R.872

June 21 the Senate Agriculture committee passes

H.R.872.

Senators Cardin (MD-D) and Senator Boxer (CA-D)

places bill H.R.872 on hold June 29, 2011

Senate goes on summer recess from July 4th through

October, we expect no action on H.R.872 until after

recess.

Yes! Event if the stay is over, H.R.872 could be passes

and would make NPDES permitting null and void.

Future Topics

Great Lakes CompactPossible water use restrictions

Public Relations

August 27th, we had a handful of volunteers fromour association who took part in trimming and overseeding of the horse pastures at Camp Cheerful.Camp Cheerful is a facility that hose manytherapeutic activities for children with variousdegrees of disabilities.

We, as an association, are proud to be able todonate time and equipment to such a greatorganization such as Camp Cheerful. A specialthanks to Sean McHugh and the Metroparks forproviding the equipment necessary to perform thework.

We are very excited with our recent relationship with

Green Care For Troops! This partnership will provide

much needed assistance to families whose spouse or

family member is serving overseas.

We will be distributing information packets that will

notify people of our partnership with Green Care For

Troops and what services we will be able to perform

for the upcoming year.


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By Bob Vavrek, senior agronomist, North Central

Region

December 15, 2011

few more courses try to protect greens with covers

every time a region is affected by a severe bout of

winterkill. Unfortunately, conditions for winter injury

from ice suffocation and crown hydration have been

quite favorable these past several seasons, so the

number of courses trying covers for the first time has

increased dramatically.

The top frequently asked questions with respect to

green covers for the first time user is the issue of

timing. Superintendents that have little or no

experience with covers want to know the optimal time

to install and remove the protection. Experienced

superintendents know this is a crapshoot.

Why worry? First, installing a cover too early may delay

or reverse the turf hardening process. Temperatures

will increase quickly under a cover during a few

consecutive days of mild, sunny December weather, and

this may encourage the turf to break

dormancy. Similarly, mild weather during late winter

can encourage early green-up and turf growth beneath a

cover. This could make the turf susceptible to lowtemperature injury once the covers are removed.

The standard rule of thumb regarding covers is to install

the material as late as possible before the first

significant snowfall and then remove the covers early in

spring. Some courses try to acclimatize greens to

increasing spring temperatures by removing the covers

during the day and replacing the covers during the

evening if the night temperatures are predicted to

plummet. Obviously, this requires a lightweight cover

and an appropriate amount of labor at a time when

staffing will likely be limited.

Several courses in southern Wisconsin installed covers

during mid-to-late November in anticipation of cold

temperatures and snow. No snow cover and mild

weather has made several superintendents second

guess this decision; even more so when they see green

grass under the cover and little, if any, frost in the

soil. Their question is: Do I remove the cover and try to

allow the turf to harden off before the really cold

weather arrives? The answer would be simple if we

could predict the weather with any more probability

than a coin toss.

Yes, removing the cover and exposing the turf to severa

consecutive days of temperatures in the 40s and nights

in the high 20s to low 30s would benefit the grass with

respect to cold tolerance. Yes, removing the cover may

also expose the grass to cold temperature injury and

crown hydration (much more likely in mid-December

versus mid-November). Yes, you might remove covers

for a couple of days and then have no way to quickly

replace and anchor covers back into frozen turf just

ahead of the next snowstorm. Weather plays a big partin what you can or cannot, should or should not do

when the decision is made to use green covers. Is it any

wonder that covers tend to provide the most consistent

benefits when they are used in the northern reaches of

the region where once it gets cold, it stays cold and

where consistent snow cover is the rule, not the

exception.

No doubt, the recent mild weather presents a Decembe

dilemma for those who covered greens early. Hopefully

Santa can provide everyone healthy turf and plenty of

happy golfers next spring regardless of whether coversare used or not.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all

Source: Bob Vavrek, [email protected] or 262-797-

8743

Reprinted from the USGA website

the temperature

at ground level

beneath a

standard woven

cover can reachthe low 80s on a

sunny day when

air temperatures

barely climb into

the mid 40s. No doubt this can disrupt the natural

hardening process of turfgrass during fall and the de-

hardening process during late winter and early

spring.


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President Kachline called the Board of Trustees of

the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Golf Course

Superintendents Association of America meeting to

order at 9:19 A.M.

Roll Call: Bennett, Brickley, Feher, Figurella, Hayes,

Kachline, Lane, Miller, Palich, Snodgrass,

Timberlake, present. McHugh, Willmott Absent

Industrial Representative Timberlake moved to

except the minutes from the August 10th regular

meeting. Trustee Figurella seconded. Motion

passed.

Budget and Finance: Chapter Administrator Feherreported that there is currently $6,538.18 in the

checking account, $28,501.35 in the money market,

$23,370.96 in the Scholarship & Research account

and $463.25 in the PayPal account. The Profit &

Loss statement shows a net income of $18,254.75

through September 13, 2011.

Program and Education: Trustee Palich reported

that the Annual Meeting Date is set for November

9

th

at Lake Forest Country Club. He is still waitingfor an e-mail confirmation for pricing. Chapter

Administrator Feher reported that the date is set for

the joint education seminar with the CMAA. The

board discussed pricing and decided on $75/person.

This will not cover all of the costs, but will offer our

members an affordable educational opportunity.

Editorial: No report

Golf & Tournament: Trustee Bennett reported that

the Ohio Cup was cancelled due to weather. It is tobe rescheduled and we are supposed to receive an

e-mail at some point today. The Pro/Super at

Sandridge C.C. is next week.

Membership & Welcoming: No Report.

Social: Chapter Administrator Feher reported that

Clays Park is set for August 11, 2012. We had 46

attendees this year. There was discussion about the

Ohio room. The chapters will be voting on location

at the Ohio Cup. There was also discussion about

possibly setting up a Northern Ohio room at OTF.

Strategic Planning: No Report

Historical & Benevolent: No report

Public Relations: Trustee Brickley reported that

Camp Cheerful went well and that Jason Bennett

has the photos. We are now a partner with Green

Care with Troops and Michelle has received all the

information.

Industrial Relations: PNCB will not make it back on

the market this year.

Assistant Relations: Board recommended having

applications at the annual meeting for

superintendents to fill out.

Employment Relations: Ed Smith was asked to step

down at Canterbury Golf Club.

Mal McLaren Award: No Report.

Scholarship and Research: There was discussion

about supporting a bacterial wilt research study

through Ohio State University. Dr. Rimelspach sent

an outline on what the study would entail. The

Board discussed to supporting the study by

donating $2,000 with the other four Ohio chapters

there is also the possibility of the GCSAA awarding

matching funds. Industrial RepresentativeTimberlake motioned to donate the $2,000

contingent upon the GCSAA approving the study

and matching the donated funds. Trustee & Past-

President Hayes seconded. Motion passed

Reverse Raffle date is set for March 24, 2012

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Government Relations: NPDES we are still

awaiting the hold to be lifted.

Website: No report.

Old Business:

New Business:

Chapter Administrator Feher presented the

following members for reinstatement:

Goris Passchier Growth Products, ltd. AFF

Joe Dwyer Briarwood Golf Club SM

Mike Rainieri Paradise Lake G.C. SM

Motion was made by Industrial Representative

Timberlake to accept the above as members.

Trustee Bennett seconded. Motion passed

The next meeting is scheduled Wednesday,

November 9, 2011 at 8:00 A.M at Lake Forest

Country Club.

President Kachline adjourned the meeting at 10:10

AM.

Toro Announces Distributer Award Recipients

Tim Hughes, SCPS Receives Green Blazer Award

Bloomington, Minn., (November 2011) The Toro

Company announced its 2011 distributer sales award

recipients at the annual Toro awards presentation held

in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Toros awards recognize

distributor personnel for customer-focused sales

programs in the turf equipment market.

Tim Hughes, SCPS, of Cdentury Equipment Received

the prestigous Green Blazer Award for hisaccomplishments in equipment sales.

This award is given to a sales representative who has a

minimumm of three years experience selling Toro

products. It recognizes indiviuals who are contributing

to the industry and bringing enhanced knowledge to

their customers.

Tim has built a reputation as a complete resource for

his customers, said Jim Heinze CSR, Director of

Commercial Sales and Training for Toros commercialbusiness. He helps solve customers issues because

he actively listens to what they have to say.

The Toro Company is a leading worldwide provider of

turf and landscape maintenance equipment, and

precision irrigation systems. With sales of nearly $1.7

billion in fiscal 2010, Tors global presence extends to

more than 80 countries though its reputation of world-

class service, innovation and turf expertise. Since

1914, the company has built a tradition of excellence

around a number of strong brands to help customers

care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces,

commercial and residential properties and agriculturalfields. More information is available at www.toro.com


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Arms TruckingBrian Bates800.362.1343

Baker Vehicle Systems

Rick Baker - Gary Guhde -Lenny Marino - Steve McCoy -Ron Wolf330.467.2250

BASF CorporationGerald Husemann937.604.5617

Century EquipmentNorton Brick - Tim Hughes -

Ryan Miller - Ron Smolik800.522.8676

FlowtronexMike Bartley704-528-0677

For The BirdsSteve Humpal440-286-1622

Harrells Turf Specialty

Glenn Omori440.439.1393

H & S Stump RemovalJack Hopkins330.654.2347

John Deere GolfBob Burkett440.653.1778Ron Rucinski

440.647.1051

Par AideScott Melling651-379-8444

Perk AirBob Doty330.296.7307

Precision Golf ConstructionMike ODonnell, CGCS

440.285.2117

Reynolds Farm Equipment877-723-6675

South East Golf Car Co.888.684.4653

Syngenta

Gregg Schaner614-878-6745

Turfcare with Air, Inc.Bruce Denning800.397.2044

Walker SupplyMike Sekula - Bill Walker800.792.5537

* denotes new advertiser

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2011 Advertiser Directory

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